Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 58 of the 1940 volume:

THE ATALANTA Compiled by Class of 1940 Board of Education Front Row: Charles Few, Barrett Rogers, Roy Colaw Back Row: Alex Hoblit, Gus Adams Mr. Wright and Office Girl -4- Faculty Front Row: II. Bushell, J. Bentfeld, C. 7 right, L. Ohent, F. Shumaker Back Row: C. Swanson, H. Kimball, H. Reesman, C. Griggs, E. Knowles C. H. Y right, M. A., B. S. Superintendent and Latin Illinois V esleyan University of Illinois Mildred Bushell, B. Ed. Commercial 111. State Normal University University of Colorado Carl Swanson, B. S. Agriculture University of Illinois Harold Reesman, B. Ed. Mathematics and Coach 111. State Normal University Esther Knowles, P. S. C. Music and Glee Clubs Oberlin University Northwestern James Bentfeld, B. Ed. Assistant Principal Science 111. State Normal University Harriet Kimball, U. 3., B. 3. Social Science Physical Education University of Illinois Louise Ghent, B. S. Home Economics University of Illinois Charlotte Griggs, B. Ed. English 111. State Normal University Forrest Shumaker, S. C. Band Chicago Extension Conservatory -5- Atalanta Staff Front Row: V . McCombs, L. Short, V . Hardin, II. Miller, R. Robertson, V. Applegate, M. Porter, H. Miller Back Row: M. Smith, Miss Bushell (adviser), P. Bor elt, K. Horn, E. Young, W. Kindred, Miss Kimball (adviser) Editors-in-Chief Business Manager Literary Editor. Sports Editor. . Snapshot Editor. Humor Editor . . Artist ......... Calendar . . . . Theme........... Typists......... Pictures . . . . Sponsors . . . . . . Ruth Robertson Helen Miller Virginia Applegate . . .Marian Porter . . . Lowell Short . .Phyllis Borgelt . . .Wayne Kindred . . William Hardin . . Geraldine Pech . . . .Ellen Young Vyvyan Burger . . . Kenneth Horn Mildred Smith Wanda McCombs .United Photo Shop . .Harriet Kimball Mildred Bushell CLASSES CLASS OFFICERS Seniors V illiam Hardin Virginia Applegate ATALANTA 4; Class President 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1 Speech 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Junior Play. Jean Gordon ATALANTA 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Glee Club 2,3; Band 2,3,4; Student Council 4; F. ?. a. 4; Senior Play; Tumbling Team. Class Secretary 4; Student Council 4. Emily Baldwin Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President, Glee Club 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Y anda Brandt Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Octette 4; Sextette 1, 2; Trio 2; Class Secretary 3; Junior Play; Commercial Contest 3; Commercial Club 3. -8- Phyllis Borgelt ATALANTA 4; Class Secretary 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3. Vyvyan Burger ATALANTA 4; Glee Club 1, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays; Cheerleader 3, 4. Madeline Coddington Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Music Contest 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Sec.-Treas. Glee Club 3; Junior Play; Library Staff 1, 2; Commercial Club 2. Velma Horn Band 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4. Y ayne Compton F. F. ix. 4 Marjorie Huber Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Library Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. Willard Cook F. F. A. 4. Russell Jones Mixed Chorus 4; Senior Play; Baseball 4; Basketball 4; Track 4. Kenneth Horn ATALANTA 4; Commercial Contest 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3 4; Basketball 3 Y ayne Kindred ATALANTA 4; Basketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Sophomore Play; Senior Play; F. F. A. 4. -9- Vera Lav s Speech 1, 2, 3; Speech Contest 3; Student Council 3; Commercial Contest 3; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Library-staff 1, 2, 3, 4. Geraldine.Pech ATALANTA 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; i.Iusic Contest 1, 2, 4; Sextette 4; Octette 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Speech 3, 4; i rgus Reporter 4; Junior and Senior Plays, V anda McCombs ATALANTA 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Typing Contest 3; G. A. A. 2, 3 4. Marian Porter ATALANTA 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Argus Reporter 1; Junior and Senior Plays, Gerald Miller Class Vice President 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3 4; Glee Club 1; Mixed Chorus 2; Track 4. Roletta Rich Glee Club 2, 3; G. A. A. 3, 4. Helen Miller Assistant Editor-in-Chief, ATALANTA 4; Pres. 2; Glee Club Pres. 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Sextette 3, 4; Octette 4; Trio 4; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Pres. Student Council 4; Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior Plays. Ruth Robertson Editor-in-Chief, ATALANTA 4; President 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sextette 3, 4; Trio 4; Octette 4; Speech 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior and Senior Plays. Lowell Short F. A. A. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Sophomore and Senior Plays. Weldon Warrick Class Secretary 2, Glee Club 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 4. Mildred Smith AT vLALTA 4; Girls Glee Club 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; G. A. a. 2, 3, 4; Senior Play. Ruth Williams Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech 4; Library Staff 4. Gene Thompson Baseball 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Team 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 4; F. F. A. 4; Senior Play. Ellen Young ATALA1ITA 4; Vice President, Glee Club 4; G. A. A. 3; Junior Play; Prom Queen’s Attendant 4. Clifford Van Ness Glee Club 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Senior Play; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Tumbling Team 4. Marion Young Glee Club 1, 3; F. F. A. 4. Juniors First Row: M. Brandt, E. Chamberlin, A. Ryan, M. Tworaey, E. Colaw, S. Perlman, D. Dahl, L. Hafley Second Row:M. Burger, II. Kuber, N. Taylor, B. Bradway, S. Cheek, H. Trago, L. Long, V. Horn,Miss Ghent (Adviser) Third Row: E. Criswell, J. Brandt, W. Deavers, B. Tyler, R. Behrends, R. Gordon, H. Cook, W. Speciale, R. Thompson OFFICERS President---------------------Shirley Cheek Vice-President------------------Ray Thompson Secretary-Treasurer------------Emma Lou Colaw advisers--------Miss Ghent and Miss Knowles The high light of the social life of the Juniors was the Junior-Senior Banquet held at Hotel Tilden Hall, Bloomington, Illinois, on April 27 at 6:30 P.M. After the banquet, the Juniors entertained the Seniors and Faculty at the Irvin Theater where they saw wMan From Dakota . Junior - Senior Banquet. PROGRAM Announcer---Emma Lou Colaw Volume Spin—Shirley Cheek Page Spin--- Virginia Applegate Song--------------Shirley Perlman Person Spin---John Brandt Check and Double Check— William Hardin Phone Call----- Edith Chamberlin Answer----------------Mr. Wright Song--------------Shirley Perlman -12- Third Row First Row: H. Twomey, J. Pack, M. Smith, K. Vogt, M. Bicknell, H, Jones, J. Finfrock, M. Heft Second Row: B. Lamb, J. Brandt, M. Long, F. Baker, E. Loy, G. Miller, Miss Kimball (Adviser) Third Row: K. Brooks, D. Applegate, S. Adkins, E. Fordham, W. Borgelt, H. V arrick, Paul Williams, Perry Williams OFFICERS President-------------------Jane Pack Vice-President----------Harlan V arrick Secretary-Treasurer------Gitana Miller Adviser---------------------------Miss Kimball First Row: M. Rogers, F. Hardin, G. McLean, F. King, R. Cochran, M. Specials, D. Horn, E. Mason, B. Bateman, S. Bishop Second Row: Mr. Reesman (Adviser), B. Menzel, B. Mitchel, R. Hoerr, R. Moore, M. Buss, B. Minick, B. Dreher, E. MacRoberts, K. Trago, V . Taylor B. Gresham, E. Kindred, R. Kindred, C. Hubner, W. Baker, D. Finfrock, C. Foster, K. Cook, D. Turner, J. Applegate, J. Montgomery Sophomores Freshmen -13- Departments Organizations Social Science Commercial Romance Language Glee Clubs Emily Baldwin Betty Bateman Frances Baker Ruth Cochran Elsie Loy Betty Menzel Eva Mason Shirley Perlman Helen Tvvomey Nellie Vogt Shirley Cheek Janice Finfrock Roselien Hoerr Margaret Heft Jane Pack Maxine Smith Marjorie Huber Madeline Huber M Gitana Miller Florence Hardin Betty Minick Ruth Robertson Mary Brandt Barbara Mitchell Mildred Buss Helen Miller u Emma Lou Colaw Helen Trago Edith Chamberlin Virginia Horn Delora Dahl Kenneth Cook c Ruby Moore William Deavers o Geneva McLean James Montgomery Geraldine Pech Ward Taylor • Mildred Smith Gene Thompson 1 Mary Nell Twomey Joe Brandt JL Ruth Williams June Thompson Hazel Jones Bob Kindred n Doris Horn Dale Finfrock Band Left to Right: L. Becker, M. Heft, V . Mason, M. Smith, D. Gilbert, B. Dreher, P. Applegate, J. Miller, M. Swearinger, M. Clark, IC. Trago, 3. Tyler, W. Deavers, A. Larson, Mr. Shoemaker (Bandleader), K. Horn, V. Horn, V . Hardin, R. Hoerr, J. Ash, D. Smith First Row: H. Miller, D. Horn, J. Pack, E. Colaw, S. Cheek, G. Miller Second Row: 7J. Hardin, H. V arrick, R. Kindred, K. Cook, J. Gordon, V. Applegate, R. Thompson, Mr. Dentfeld (adviser) Student Council The Student Council and Student Association, again, made their yearly-project the promotion of better school parties. The members of the Council and the Council Adviser thought that by putting energy and v ork into the plans for parties, they could be made successful and vould provide good fun for the students. A masquerade party was sponsored by the Council or. Halloween and proved to be a fine success. It v as well attended and ell seemed to enjoy the fun. On December 7, a Stunt Might v as gxv students of A. C. H. S. The Student Council had charge of this affair and arranged the program. 7 ith the assistance of Miss Knowles, Mr. Reesman, Miss Griggs and several others a fine program v:as given. The Valentine party sponsored by the Council and held on February 15, met v;ith great approval from the students for the very excellent reason that home made ice cream and cake v ere served. On March 28, the Council arranged for a Leap Year party. The girls are not quite so bashful as the boys, we discovered. Anyway, there weren’t many wall-flowers. The final and biggest event of the year came as the All-High-School Prom held on May 10. The Student Council, Faculty, and student body joined to make this formal dance a grand success. The candidates for Queen of the prom were five of our lovliest girls, Barbara Dreher, Margaret Long, Leona Hafley, Vyvyan Burger, and Ellen Young. The Queen was very lovely as were her four attendants. A great many guests v ere present. The prom v as the grand finale to Atlanta High’s social season. -22- Right to Left Around the Circle: J. Pack, M. Twomey, E. Colaw, 7 . McCombs, F. Baker, a Ryan, V. Lav s, B. Bradway, R. Rich, H. Jones, M. Huber, M. Brandt R. Robertson, R. Y illiams, L. Long, Marjorie Huber, H. Miller, M. Smith, M. Porter, V. Burger, M. Heft, P. Borgelt Back Row: E. Baldwin, E. Chamberlin, J. Finfrock, V. Applegate, D. Johnson L. Hafley, M. Burger Center: Miss Kimball (Adviser) Speech Club -23- Girls’ Athletic Association Left to Right: 3. Bradway, D. Dahl, Ryan, R. Robertson, H. Hiller, S. Perlman, G. Pech, Miss Griggs, Adviser (standing) First Row: Mr. Swanson (Adviser), D. Turner, R. Thompson, J. Brandt, E. Criswell, J. Applegate, K. Horn, Second Row: W. Cook, E. MacRoberts, C. Hubner, M. Young, G. Miller, L. Short, Third Row: W. Deavers, D. Applegate, B. Tyler, W. Kindred, R. Gordon, H. Warrick, W. Hardin Future Farmers of America Library Staff Left to Right: (standing) F. Baker, D. Johnson, M. Speciale, L. Long, B. Minick, (seated) B. Bateman, R. Williams, B. Menzel, V. Laws, M. Huber SPORTS First Row: 3, Tyler, R. Jones, W. Borgelt, C. Van Ness, G. Miller, D. Finfrock, W. Kindred Second Row: K. Horn, R. Kindred, G. Thompson, H. Warriok, E. Kindred, Paul Williams, Y . Taylor Third Rov : Y . Speciale, R. Gordon, Perry Y illiams, Coach Reesraan Baseball Atlanta won the Logan County Championship title in baseball for 1939, The record of six games won and one lost, brought in another baseball trophy to add to our collection. Middletown nosed out Atlanta in the only game lost with a score of 7 to 4. The Homecoming game with New Holland was a great success with a score of 9 to 0. Mt. Pulaski, Hartsburg, 3eason, Latham and Elkhart were other teams defeated by Atlanta. Y ayne Kindred had the position of pitcher; Gene Thompson and Kenny Horn as catchers; V e Id on V arrick, first baseman; Ward Taylor, second base-man; Clifford Van Ness, shortstop; Gerald Miller, third baseman; Harlan V arrick and Dale Finfrock, left fielders; Bruce Tyler and Bob Kindred, center fielders, Russell Jones and Y irth Borgelt, right fielders, Perry and Paul Williams, substitutes. A new athletic field, size 350 feet by 475 feet, was purchased in the spring of 1940. It is located two blocks from the school, and will be used for baseball, football, track and physical education. New baseball suits and football equipment have been purchased. ---------•---------- Mr. Bentfeld—What is an equinox? Janice Finfrock—equinox was an animal in mythology that was half horse and half cow. It s name came from the Latin words equin meaning horse and ox meaning cow. -26- First Row: K. Brooks, W. Kindred, R. Jones, G. Miller, V . Borgelt, B. Tyler, H • Wa rr i c k Second Row.Coach Reesman, V . Taylor, R. Kindred, Perry Williams, D. Apple-gate, W. Baker, Paul Williams, J. Brandt, Manager Third Row: K. Cook, W. Specials, E. Kindred, R. Thompson, S. dkins, R. Gordon, E. Crisv ell Basketball The Atlanta basketball team won five games out of the season’s run. Atlanta had a good team, well trained, and a fine ' roup of boys to play against. On the varsity team, Bruce Tyler played forward; Wayne Kindred, forward; Dick Applegate, guard; Russell Jones, center; Gerald Miller,guard and forward; V irth Borgelt, guard and center; Kenneth Brooks, forward and guard; Winton Baker, guard; Harlem Warrick, forward; and Bob Kindred played forward. All the boys played their parts well in each game and took their losses sportsraanly. The varsity letter winners were 3ruce Tyler, Wayne Kindred, Russell Jones, Gerald Miller, V irth Borgelt, and Harlan Warrick. The final ending up at the close of the season was, Atlanta won five games, lost twenty, and a percentage of .200. The second team won four games and lost five during the season. The Pups, another squad, won six games and lost six games which made then break even. The players on the second team and Pup squad v.'ere, V irth Borgelt, Harlan Warrick, Perry Williams, Edvard Kindred, Bob Kindred, Ward Taylor, Y inton Baker, Kenneth Brooks, Dick Applegate, Paul Y illiams, Kenneth Cook Sam Adkins, June Thompson, Edison Crisv ell, Richard Gordon, and William Speciale. Each one of these boys played good clean games and took the rap of loss good-hearted. Wayne Kindred was awarded a gold basketball for the highest percentage in free throv s for the season. V irth Borgelt v as also awarded a gold basketball for the next to the highest percentage. Harlan Warrick was awarded a gold basketball charm for the highest percentage of free throws for the season in the Pups team. And on down the line Bruce Tyler was third, Russell Jones was fourth, Gerald Miller, fifth, and Harlan Y arrick and Dick Applegate tied for sixth place. Atlanta played in the Logan County Tournament and in the Lincoln Regional Tournament. -28- Left to Right: 7 . Kindred, K. Smith, G. Pech, V . Hardin, R. Robertson, C. Van Hess, H. Miller, G. Thompson, M. Porter, L. Short, V. 3urger, R. Jones SENIOR CLASS PLAY Mountain Mumps Cast Patsy Southern, an unknown individual-----------Helen Miller Mrs, Chilton, fascinating widow----------------Marian Porter Florence Chilton, eldest daughter-------------Geraldine Pech Sue Chilton, youngest daughter-----------------Vyvyan Burger Calvin Chilton, the only son-------------------V ayne Kindred Link Forester, young inventor--------------Clifford Van Ness Timothy Regan, a financier----------------------Gene Thompson Kerry Regan, Timothy’s son---------------------William Hardin Mrs. Carolyn Bebe Shotts, society matron------Ruth Robertson Lida Shotts, her daughter----------------------Mildred Smith Dr. Miller, young physician--------------------Lowell Short Homer Riggs, motorcycle cop--------------------Russell Jones Director-------------------Miss Griggs Assistant Directors----------Vera Laws Edith Chamberlin The Senior class play was presented on April $ in the high school gymnasium. It depicted the story of a spoiled, rich family whose luxurious mode of living was upset by a mere slip of a girl who had each member of the family in her power because she held the strings of the pocketbook. She in turn, was upset by a young man whose conceit towered head and shoulders above all his other characteristics. Various situations combined to make a delightful comedy, especially when Peggy decided that the lives of the other characters could not go on without her superb direction, she manufactured a new disease, the mountain mumps, to quarantine the necessary people until they could eventually discover with what person they were really in love. - . Lew V Viiii if Right to Left: V . Specials, V. Horn, R. Thompson, E. Criswell, K. Cook, B. Tyler, R. Gordon, M. Burger, E. Colaw, S. Perlman, D. Dahl JUNIOR PLAY ’’The Yellow Shadow” Cast Nell Travis, Housekeeper at Viewcrest- Maxwell Marvin, Attorney--------------- Mildred Marvin, Heir------------------- Alice Perkins, Mildred s Chum--------- Hazel Y ayne, Mildred’s Cousin--------- Jed Travis, Detective----------------- Herbert Marvin, He lived in Singapore- Sheriff Macklin-------------------------------------Edison Criswell The Coroner----------------------------------Virginia Horn Wong Wong, Chinaman---------------------------------William Specials Director-----------------Miss Griggs Assistant Director---------Vera Laws Junior Director-----Edith Chamberlin •Marjorie Burger -----Bruce Tyler —Emma Lou Colaw •Shirley Perlman -----Delora Dahl --Richard Gordon •June Thompson This play was presented November 21, 1939, at 8 o’clock in the Atlanta High School gymnasium. It was a combination of mystery and humor. A murder to be solved, a mysterious Chinaman in the woodbox, a crazy man—all these combined to make one of the most fascinating performances possible. A deserted lodge was the perfect setting for the ’’Yellow Shadow” to do his work. The shriek of a hysterical young lady, Hazel Y ayne, the hissing, jabbering voice of a madman, Jed Travis, and the sullen,sneaking Chinaman, Y ong Wong, created an appropriate atmosphere for such a mystery play. The unexpected arrival of the owner of Viewcrest started things moving in the play. From that point on, the Juniors were masters of the situation. Between the second and third acts, they presented their director with a compact in appreciation of her help in making their play a success. Miss Griggs: Edward, tend to your own business. Edward Kindred: I haven’t any. -31- Calendar September 18 F. F. of A. organized. Dick A. President, Dick G. Vice President, June T.—Sec.-Treas. September 19 Float committee meetings by the dozens! Homecoming should be a great success. October 4 More fun! Fire drills today and new fire escapes get a good workout. October 6 Today is the big day! Homecoming! We beat New Holland, 9-0. UctobeF ZD Senior girls don’t set a very good example for fresh-ies when they throw wet towels and slide on floor do they, Virginia? G. A. A. Supper. October 31 H. S. Halloween Party. V itches and Goblins every where. Bill Leavers and Marjorie Bicknell won the prizes for best costumes. November 3 No school today. The teachers are attending a conference I Goody! Goody! November 9 Seniors have their pictures taken today. We hope they liked the show! November 15 December It January 15 February 14 First basketball game in Mo Lean. Atlanta wins 13-12. Whatta’ game ! Emily, what happened to your pajama legs? The country students jumped the snow drifts, and here they are, a few minutes late maybe, but better late than never. Ellen Young stuck a needle in her nose in Home Economics. Whatta valentine. March 8 March 25 March 27 April 5 Teachers Institute at Normal. They go to classes while we get a vacation. How many Easter eggs did the Easter Bunny bring you? Athletic Banquet for the H. S. boys, the band, and the faculty. Cooked and served by Jr. and Sr. Home Ec. classes. Lincoln College entertained Atlanta High Seniors. One day of college life was all right. April 8 April 23 April 24 April 27 P. T. A. meeting Home Ec. classes display all garments made this year. Vocational Guidance for seniors at Wesleyan University. Vera, what happened to that package you bought? County contest in gym tonight H. S. students nominated May Queen for the Prom. Junior - Senior Banquet at Hotel Tilden Hall in Bloomington, Illinois. May 2 May 10 May 16 May 23 G. A. A. Initiation outing in the Park with the food cooked outside. Yum! Yum! High School Prom. Four weeks exams 8, 9, 10. Senior semester exams. May 17 last day of school for seniors. Semester exams. It won’t be long now. May 24 May 25 May 26 May 27 High School Picnic. Miller Park, here we come! Alumni Banquet at Methodist Church. Baccalaureate in gym. Commencement in gym. -32- Charge Tomorrow we dignified seniors v ill be alumni and you juniors will be seniors. As the end of another school year draws nearer to a close, v e seniors grow more and more afraid that all our efforts have been in vain. V e feel that as individuals you are perfectly honeless unless, by some miracle, you are made to see the error of your ways. Therefore, we find it necessary to offer some well meant advice to you jolly juniors. Because it would be considered discourteous to do otherwise, we must address the officers of the class first. Your president, Shirley Cheek, is the girl who wears Pochontas braids. Pocahontas, as you know was the Indian lassie who rescued John Smith. However, you’re not rescuing a Smith. 7 e’ve heard he’s a modernized Smith--imderson, by name. Iiov turning to June Thompson, we suggest that you change your diet of raw hamburgers to something more nourishing. And also, we wanted to tell you that Little Sir Echo is no longer a popular song, so don’t warble it. Next, v e take Emma Lou Colaw into consideration. You should divert more of your time, Emma Lou, to teaching Atlanta High School boys to dance. V e re sure that the A. C. H. S. graduate, now attending Normal, can manage very well under the tutorship of the college gals. The gas from a certain station in Pulaski is all right, Virginia, but the gas from Atlanta might be cheaper because it’s closer, in Atlanta, one isn’t bothered by hilly streets covered with ice in the winter. The next person in our list is Y illiam Deavers. If you would only buy a motorcycle that has a motor you might take Lucy far a ride. Then when you go skating you might shower some of your attention on some of the other girls. They would be only too glad to skate with you. As for you, Shirley Perlman, it might be to your advantage if you would chuck the blond from Clinton in exchange for another blond lad from Y aynes-ville. Keep on with your singing and some day you may be a great songstress. Oh Johnny, oh Johnny, don’t you know that you shouldn’t ston at the desk to tell your woes until the source of woe has passed on? Stop your teasing John or you may make someone become a Worry Wart. Next time you spend the night with girl friends, Delora, be sure you choose the middle section of the bed. V e know that you’re small but you should learn to take your share and not all of the bed. The advice that v e v ish to convey to Nelle Taylor is quit work for tv o weeks on bookkeeping so that most of the class isn’t left trailing in your dust. You’re too secretive, Nelle. Why didn’t you tell us about the boy from Heyworth? Why is it, William Speciale, that you must ridicule personal letters by passing them around so that others can read them? It’s not always the best policy. Our advice to you, Louise, is---select time tests which contain less humor. If you follow this timely bit of advice, you would prevent fellow typists from getting the impression that you're crying because you simply cannot type. We fear, 3ruce, that unless you start making your own decisions you will be a henpecked husband in later years. Soon you v ill be a dignified senior and it would be decidedly improper to let a sophomore run your affairs. You should consult your Christmas present more often v hile riding down moonlit lanes, Leona. Just because the man in the moon keeps such late hours is no reason why you should follow his example. You were the last person, Raymond, who we ever thought would do any primping. Nevertheless, if you would spend less time after showers primping, you might arrive in time for class. Marjorie Burger is the junior class dare-devil as far as skating is concerned. The seniors consider such efforts worthy of a gold pin instead of a brass pin so v hy not exchange them? To Hillard Cook we say—give more attention to Atlanta girls and forget the lassie in Lincoln. A redhead in the freshman class would certainly appreciate some attention. Our advice to Helen Trago is—graduate before turning to new adventures. Put your foot down, Helen, and insist on riding in a car that doesn’t stop at the end of every mile. V hy not exchange your red locks for Godfrey’s blond ones, Edison? You would probably make more progress as far as Marjorie is concerned. V hen you go out on coasting parties, Goldie, try to refrain from falling so often. It’s hard on others constitutions to pick you up so often. Y itty is the term that might apply to Mary Brandt. You should use your startling wit and those sparkling eyes to inform the boys that you, too, are single. Christmas is the best time to apply this advice. Next we turn our gaze upon the Romeo of the Junior class. It’s none other than Jean Atchison. If you didn’t use such an excess amount of hair oil your locks wouldn’t be so slick. Perry Johnson is one of the last items on our list. Don’t feed your pigs so much and they won’t make hogs of themselves. Steer clear of the love-lorn trail, Mary Nell, and you won't discover that others travel the same way. We have heard it said that the boy friend really has to foot some gas bills. Don’t ever become the crazy person you characterized in the junior play, Godfrey. However, we are sometimes inclined to believe that you do things that are very unwise. If you want to be a Tarzan, climb trees, not buildings. Edith Lorraine Chamberlain worked very diligently at senior play practice rehearsals. You should be as good a skater as you were at directing the play. Last but not least we find Madeline Huber. Sorry to say we are forced to admit that we are completely baffled. Angels can have dirty faces so dirty yours, won’t you? In this case the only council we can offer is—do something. There, Jolly Juniors, is our advice v hich was made while we were in full possession of our faculties. V e charge you to fill the positions which we have thus far so nobly advanced. Humor Wayne Kindred: Dearest, do you think you could be happy with a man like me? Ellen Young: Well, perhaps------if he wasn’t too much like you. Miss Kimball: In some countries, men are allowed more than one wide. That is called polygamy. In Christian countries, like ours, he is only allowed one. V hat is that called? Pic Warrick: Monotony. Helen Miller: (at Senior play practice) Who ccmes in after Vivian? Bill Hardin: Russell Jones. On April U, Mr. Reesman asked Harlan Warrick, What’s your dad doing today? Sowing com? -36- Juniors’ Response Most honorable and dignified seniors: It is with reluctance that we are forced to accent your criticisms of our really very noble junior class. But every dog has his day, so you must admit that the seniors are not perfect. We shall endeavor to prove this statement by the following criticisms of members of the senior class. Because it is correct, v e too, shall address the class officers first. Your class president, Virginia Applegate, is exceedingly careful and exacting—or is she? Even her best dresses, it is said, travel through the washing machine in boiling water. Even a child would knew better. Bill Hardin, vice president, might use his art to better advantage than drawing Little Lulu. Next is your very dignified and reserved senior, Jean Gordon. Still, once upon a time, she and Godfrey used to fuss and ride pigs. In fact she still thinks that Godfrey hasn't the sense of a grasshopper. Don't criticise Godfrey because you v e re once in the same stage weren't you, Jean? To Clifford Van Ness we say—you may be a human fly but we wouldn't advise you to test your v ings yet. Improve your laughter. Sometimes you just cackle. If you would get home at a slightly earlier hour after your dates, it might improve your disposition the next day, Mildred. The next person is Willard Cook. We suggest that you allow Hillard to drive the car to school. He'll have to start practicing now if he is able to handle the chevy” v ith your ability by next year. You should take some teacher's advice with just one grain of salt, Ruth, and not three times that many, and then your cakes will really be angel's food and not devil's food. Now let us turn to Gerald Miller. You should find a girl friend among your own class mates instead of robbing the freshman cradle. Gene Thompson is the weekly visitor of the senior class. We suggest that you get where you belong mure frequently and be on time occasionally. If you just keep up the hog feeding lessons with Tom Young as a tutor you will be a very successful farmer, Wayne. Don't allow your boy friend to carry you across muddy streets, Vera. He might drop you and then everything would be in a pretty state of affairs. You need to concentrate more on boys from A. C. H. S. instead of spending so much time skating, Madeline. Now, let us see about Russell Jones. Russell, you need to think twice before expressing your would-be occupation in front of elderly women. Lincoln lad3 are interesting v e'll admit, but helpers in dairy laboratories don't always make the best husbands, Ellen. Why don't you dye your hair, Vyvyan? Russell has discovered that blondes are too dangerous. Of course you're fond of horses, Roletta, but you may be riding for a fall. Don't fall in love. Did you learn a good deal the day you attended Lincoln for Lincoln College Day, Wayne? We suggest that you not attend college if you intend to skip classes. Geraldine Pech is the next item. Be level headed, Geraldine, and wait until Bill has completed college and has secured a job before accepting his proposals. You should forget love, Lowell, and participate in some of the school sports. Quit longing for a red hat to wear in the rain, Wanda. You would soon aprear very droopy and slightly under the weather• Weldon, v e surest that you at least choose someone older than Paul Irish to represent your father when you skin school to go to Bloomington. V e juniors would like to advise you, Ruth, not to call some of your superiors by their given names. Don't let the rain give you the blues, Margie, even though it does ruin your curls. V e're sure he'll understand. Hardly a man is now alive v ho passes on curves at 75. Take our advice, Marion, or you may be mushing up daisies. Emily, how do you expect to keep up your nightly social dancing if you are forever hopping about with an injured limb? You should gain a more liberal view point, Velma, by branching out into more activities. Confuscius say that :irlie who sing make dancers swing. Our advice to you is: Attend the-high school parties and help us keep in swing, Wanda. Don't be such a mystery, Marian. Even 3. 3. Van Dine would have a problem solving you. When spring time rolls around a young man's fancy turns to love. Your fancy must have turned in the same direction because seme of your studies are suffering. Don't let spring time tell on you, Phyllis. Don't be so bashful, Kenneth. You'll never accomplish much with Iris by letter correspondence. Gee, v e almost forgot—that sounds like Helen Miller. V e advise you not to forget that you're still alive and kicking. In closing v e might say that v e hone we have not offended you too, too difnified seniors too much. We also feel that we are perfectly capable of being seniors next year. -38- Class Poem Well,being as how we re parting, I guess we'd better leave Something,so you can remember us, xxiid your minds,we won t deceive. We've thought and thought but just can’t think Of anything worth while, And so, we just decided that We'd leave you with a smile. Let's first relate our President That comes from way out there, Of course, we mean Virginia, Chubby, but always square. Oh yes, we have some musicians, And one’s our little Bill. He serves as our vice-president, And always says I will.” Good gosh, I couldn’t hear her And almost left her out. Jean’s our secretary-treasurer; She never has a doubt. Another good musician Is Velma Horn so small. She doesn’t care for history, But at band she beats them all. Oh, Marian, what is that Shining on your neck so bright? Don’t you know that isn’t nice To go spooning after night? V e wouldn’t want dear Russell To have a broken nose, So watch out for those Lincoln guys, In love anything goes. Someone gave a healthy laugh And now the teacher frowns, Clifford must have just caught on, He sometimes gets around. Gerald isn’t being far To all of his classmates, He gets a little extra schooling When he takes Ann on dates. Vivian—our cheerleader Has pep and sweet allure. V e think it is our turn To give ’’Nine rahs” for her. Now Kenny is a nice lad. He’s our rride and joy; V hen someone hollers ’’jiggers” He’s the finest little boy. Mildred Smith—a bonny lass 7 ho seems to love to skate Is often seen like ’’Blondie” With Dagwood on a date. V anda has the spirit With smiles she's always ready. Y hat is her biggest worry? None other than her ’’Teddy”. Jeepers-creepers where'd you get those peepers— Gene Thompson’s who I mean; Because he has such lovely eyes The other boys ore green. Lincoln girls are ’. illard's fad. lie travels in his chevy; Turning corners and whot not, He always mokes them dizzy. Vera Lows of G. A. A. Throughout our school lias fame. Upon our class enrollment, V e are rroud to have her name. a ’’Miss” with great ambition — None other than our Phyl; To be the greatest architect Headlines her future bill. Auiet is the word for Marjie; She's a quiet lass— It’s not the thing,” she says, To sass and sass and sass.” Emily B., whom you’ve heard say Number please--Thank you,” From things we've heard of late, Will join the army soon. Wayne Kindred—also of our class Is a funny sort of guy. You'd know that just before the play He’d have to get pink-eye”. V e can’t forget Wayne Compton So quiet and so shy; But when you want to find him, Just watch the Fords go by. Have you ever listened on the air And heard three voices sweet? One of them was V anda Brandt ,aid she’s really hard to beat. If you ever want, to go away, And leave your kids at home, Just call on Ruth Williams. She'll never let them roam. Nov , cones Weldon Warrick But space will not allow For me to tell about him; He's really a whiz—and howl Ellen's a little on Madelyn's side, From Lincoln comes her joy. Why don't you take our advice niid pick an Atlanta boy? Helen is a lovely Girl, Lowell is a country lad She’s also quite a scholar. With Nellie he does shine. In her work she’s hard to beat; Some day he’ll be a farmer, If you need some help just ’’holler”. But now she’s on his mind. Madelyn, please consider Our dear Atlanta boys; Lincoln has good-looking ones, But out’s have the poise. Jack and Jill went up the hill, niid so did Ruth and Charles; But neither one of them fell down, So they didn’t have any sorrows. Marion is a husky lad. He’s known by his giggle; When the pupils are all quiet, He always has to wiggle. Roletta is a peppy one, Horses are her ’’craze”; We hear she’d take a horse To a V-8 any day. Geraldine, of our fine class, Has beauty v e all know, 3ut, boys, here’s some good news, She can 8Iso cook and sew. Thirty-one gay young people, To graduate in May, The Class of 1940 Will soon be on their way. Not reaching for the moon Nor crying out for wealth, But, striving for good records, Broad minds, straight backs, and health. THE WINNER -40- Senior Class Prophecy It was just twenty years ago today that the class of '40 ended their high school career. I sat looking through our annual for that year, v ondering v hat had happened to each one anc what he was doing, I had a very strange feeling and a fascinating experience. I didn't go to sleep—I know I wasn't dreaming; neither was I knocked unconscious; yet, I saw very distinctly each member of the class. For an instant I was very much frightened; then I remembered a certain wierd radio program—it was mental telepathy. We were all v ondering what had happened to each other, and as a result we v ere having a mental reunion. If you are interested in knowing v hat the seniors are doing, then read the following: A group of the seniors v ent together and have succeeded in bringing vaudeville back. One of the high lights is an act by Emily Baldwin and Wayne Compton. Greater than stupendous and sweeter than sugar, is the billing of Balpy and Tiny. He puts all of Balpy's hair through a key-hole, grabs her hair firmly and nulls her through after it. The troop, also, has two modern snake charmers, The Horns. They have a new version; they use their cornets and rattlesnakes. Kenneth and Velma have trained the snakes to rattle simple little tunes so the audience v on't notice the sour notes of the cornets. Kenneth reports that his snakes favorite tune is The Flight of the Bumblebee , Velma's snake prefers Valencia —rattled in Spanish. Their songstress is Roletta The Yodlin Ccw girl with a Million Friends Rich. She swings cowboy songs like a ccwboy swings a lariet. Willard Cook, the greatest ventriloquist since Edgar Bergen, and this dunmy Blondie was the main act until a snoopy reporter exposed them. He found that Cookie wasn't really a ventriloquist at all but Blondie who was really Vyvyan Burger, spoke for herself. After this disclosure Vyvyan's boyfriends raised such e fuss about her sitting on Willard's knee that she v as forced to give up her job. Mildred Smith accidentily got hold of a bar of strong, harsh soap instead of her own pure gentle ivory and it caused her to shrink so that she is now the smallest midget on record. She joined the vaudeville troop and is now a howling success in her own small way. Russel Charles Atlas Jones is a famous coach. He and his team Kruger's Klever Kolossal Komely Kourageous Kourtly Koy Kute Kitty Kats heve just defeated the Lawndale Lions in a thrilling battle by a score of 28-2. Also, among the famous is Wanda Brandt, who's voice has carried her up among the top ranking. Wanda, new living in Kentucky with her husband, is the best known and loudest hog-caller in all then thar hills . Helen Miller, who for several years after her graduation from Vassar wrote a very successful newspaper column entitled Bringing up Childred Properly , is having a very difficult time with her new occupation. It seems that she is having trouble with Herbie Jr. She has written to Dr. Brady, Mrs. Eldred and Angelo Patri, but nothing they have advised seems to cure him of his thumb-sucking. Wayne Kindred won a prize in a recent national contest sponsored by Lux soap for handsome men with a school-girl complexion that you love to kiss and a personality to match. There v ere 10,000 contestants, picked at random from all over the United States, and Wayne won a prize I—the booby prize. The outstanding physicist of the age, Marion Young, has developed a new theory and has almost succeeded in proving it. According to him the sun is not the source of the earth's light, but only reflects the light which the moon sends to it. He sent his theory to Mr. Bentfield, who will be remembered as a teacher in A. C. H. S. and after examining his proof very carefully and after many days of pondering he decided that Butts was right. Ruth Williams is the manager of a unique new institution which is a tremendous help to soft-hearted parents who have naughty children. Parents, who can't bear to punish their children take them to Ruth and she does it for them. Ruth believes that the good old-fashioned spankings are the most efficient and uses that method of punishment almost entirely. Bill Hardin, who gained fame as an actor and artist in high school, is now Walt Disney’s right hand man. Bill created a cute little cartoon character but was dissapointed to find that Disney had already discovered him years ago. Bill felt pretty bad because he was sure that his little Mickey Mouse v ould be a big success. Wanda McCombs is entering politics. She is the first woman ever to run for mayor of Atlanta. The main plank in her platform is her promise to rid the citizens of one of Atlanta’s main hazards, the brick bats in the city park. Just since she can remember, there have been two sprained ankles and three bad falls, v hich is entirely too many. Marjorie Huber, detective, is Buck Benny’s deputy. They have chased Cactus Face Elmer all over the Southwest, they are still on the trail and anticipate his capture very soon. In her spare time, Marjorie sells potted cactus to the ranchers. Anyone who watched Lowell Short spend all his spare time in high school doesn’t need to be told that he’s now a family man. The OK Picture Studio of Hollywood has discovered a talent scout who has made more discoveries than any other discoverer that they have ever discovered. We are not surprised to learn that it is Geraldine, who can spot a cute fellow farther than most people can see with a telescope. By hard work, careful training, and as the result of many experiments, Gerald Miller has produced a winner in the Kentucky Derby. On a hunch Gerald crossed a horse, rabbit and a Mexican Jumping bean and called her Eva. After a recent survey, the Vogue school in Chicago announced that the two most outstanding students ever to graduate from their institution we re Jean Gordon, in dress-designing and Phyllis Borgelt in interior decorating. Phyllis became so well known for her blue-prints that the government contracted her to plan several new prisons. In her unique new plan the buildings require no surrounding walls or guards. The warden soys it is a grand building, except for one draw-beck—he can’t keep the inmates in. Jean has not beecme famous; but she certainly is doing a thriving business, she’s always busy. Johnny explains it this way Y ell, anyone who has nine children to sew for is bound to be busy. We Id on Warrick recently made the first flight of its kind ever made. He strapped on his stomach a washing machine motor which ran a pair of wings that flapped rapidly and caused him to soar through the air. According to Weldon he can make almost two miles an hour when the v ind is v ith him. Ellen Young is a famous animal trainer. Her specialty is teaching etiquette to monkeys and chimpanzees. Frank Buck saw her unusual technique in handling her two little brothers and after a very brief try-out, signed her up. Professional baseball and the big leagues have claimed Atlanta’s outstanding third-base man. The St. Louis Browns are very fortunate to have Clifford VanNess under contract. According to all reports of the Atlanta Argus, Clifford is the most enthusiastic and efficient bat boy the Browns have ever had. Madeline Coddington is a successful dietician and is now working in the southern part of California in one of the ritziest homes in the state. She practically snatched two lives from death’s door and in so doing endeared herself to her employer,a wealthy old lady who has given her a full time job. Madeline dured her two angora cats of bad cases of indigestion and is now their sole caretaker. Gene Thompson has found a job which he seems to enjoy very much. He says that he is thinking of resigning, though, because this year they are about to work him to death. Gene is a census taker. Ruth Robertson is driving that same V-8 again. It seems that she and Charles just can’t come to a definite yes or no, but at any rate Everything is -42- Peaches ’neath the Old Apple Tree as we used to say v ay back in 40. This year the notion picture Academy award for the best actress went to Marian Porter for her outstanding ability in the film The Snooper . She told a reporter that she v as positively exhuberant over winning her Oscar . Vera Lav s gained enough experience during her senior year in high school, tracing down her missing stocking, to enable her to establish a V e Searchum Upura agency. This neppy and efficient sign hangs over the door— V e let no grass grow under our feet, we leave no stones unturned until we hove discovered and returned the article which we have been commissioned to find. In one corner of the cemetery there stands a tombstone with this inscription: Virginia Applegate June 16, 1922 - May xx, 1940 The poor girl never recovered from the shock of getting through high school in four years. -----------•----------- Kindred s Korner John Aprlegate: Say, Gene, what is the meaning of this line on the ticket which soys not transferable ? Gene Thompson: That means that no gentleman can be admitted unless he cones ---- himself. Bill Deavers: I told Mr. Wright to look at the dark circles under my eyes and see if I didn’t need a day off. Dick Applegate: Y hat did he say? Bill D.: He said I needed a bar of soap. Geraldine P.: I have traced my ancestry back to an Irish king. Leona Hafley: Sure, that’s easy, '. hat chance has a dead raan to defend himself? Doctor: Have you any organic trouble? Roletta Rich: No sir; I ain’t a bit musical. Miss Kimball: ’. here do they get spaghetti? Rose lien Koerr: From inside macaroni. Maggie Heft: I saw the doctor today about my loss of memory. Kenny Brooks: Y hat did he say? Maggie: He mode me pay in advance. Miss Ghent: It says here that a butcher found a collar button in a cow’s stomach. Shirley Perlman: That must be a fake. How could a cow get under a bedroom dresser? Helen Twomey: They tell me Jones is dead. Godfrey Gordon: Ah 1 That’s probably the reason we see him so seldom. There was a timid knock at the door. If you please, kind lady, ” the beggar said, I’ve lost my right leg------ Mi3s 3ushell: Y ell, I’m sorry, but it isn’t in here. Wayne Compton: Do you have much trouble at your neighbors borrowing? Mildred Smith: ,uite a bit; nobody has what I want. Mr. Swanson: Janice, don’t ask so many questions. You know, curiosity killed the cat. Janice Finfrock: Y hat did the cat want to know? Snooper’s Corner (Editor s Mote: Jimmy Fiddler does his snooping in the lives of personalities in the nev s; Hedda Hopper does here in Hollywood; but we do ours in Atlanta High.) My, my, Edith, who is the Romeo in New Holland? Shirley, why don t you watch these things? Mr. Wright's Latin nupils were very attentive listeners one day while he related to them a story of a dog chasing a cat—not a cat chasing a dog. The tale even floated down into the study hall where it was digested. Miss Bushell sometimes makes the shorthand class envious when she gets special delivery letters. The lad who finds holding Madeline Coddington s hand more interesting than American History is Gerald Miller. It is said concerning Russell Jones that he has always been a frail little boy very susceptible to colds. He night even catch pneumonia if he were exposed to dampness! It was quite startling to learn the other day that our boys were mobilizing for war. However, Ruth Williams wasn t serious, were you Ruth? Kenneth Horn is musically minded. Sometimes he vocalizes a bit in study hall. Just keep nracticing and you may some day be a great singer. Barbara Dreher was accompanied to a shew in October by a companion so enchanting that she couldn’t give a proper account of the show. Oh, Johnny! It is said that Bill Hardin felt a little down cast when a former girl friend v as married and entirely v ithout any previous consultation with Bill! Tsk! Tsk! V eldon, why try to keep some things a secret? But we understand and Dad has a good understanding too. Skipping school isn't a good policy to follow. We haven t seen Wilbur for quite some time, Shirley. He hasn’t died of a broken heart, has he? See Short Stuff lately, Virginia? Virginia Applegate packs a wicked v et towel. We hope, Virginia, that you won’t throw rolling pins with such gusto or we pity your husband. Art may be associated with Bill Hardin. That art applies to holding hands. How did you go to New Holland to a certain basketball game? There’s doctoring ability in the basketball squad. Russell Jones acquired the idea while v aiting v ith some other boys in the doctor’s office. Several remarks were overheard by an elderly lady who promptly exploded his theories. Prior to Miss Bushell s appearance in Atlanta to teach, certain pupils pictured her to be about fifty years old with twenty-five year’s experience in teaching, gray-haired and cross as an owl. Although she did not live up to expectations, it has been discovered since that she dyes her hair a brilliant purple here. On November 21, Clifford Van Ness had a purpose for wearing a coat. Never mind, Clifford, our sympathy pants for you. In American History, Marion Young took a fancy for Geraldine’s pretty beaded purse. John Brandt likes to play. That ranges from pulling girls hair to bouncing rubber balls and ringing bells. But then, infants must entertain themselves. When the cat is away the nice will play is a saying that may be applied to Ur. '.right’s Latin class. Bill Twomey and Dick Applegate, v e are ashamed of you! Flying airplanes when you are expected to be engrossed in Latin! Ruth Williams, wasn’t there a beautiful moon on the night of November 22, or v ere you too occupied to notice? Little girls in pajamas are supposed to be in bed and not Halloweening, Madeline ! Marion Young dated a young lady who attends Lincoln College one night a short time ago. On the eve of the stunt show, Miss Griggs committed quite a stunt herself. She turned the shower on v hile fully clothed. Was that an accident or were you absent-minded? Maxine Smith’s boy friend lives a mile from the stopping place enroute to Lincoln. Popeye Fordham may be a great tumbler some day if he pursues tumbling as energetically as he studies. Clifford Van Ness as Pyremus and Vivian Burger as Thesbe do very v e 11 as lovers. Even kissing through a wall was realistic. It’s really nev s v hen Madeline Coddington obtains a grade of 60 in a Home Economics test and all the freshmen passed. Let’s not have a feud John and Kenneth. However, the lady in question from Lexington, who has a good-looking boy friend, seems to favor John. What do your girl friends look like, and you do keep your word, don’t you John? Those were the uestions which she asked in a letter recently. These sophomore boys are becoming increasingly popular. The other day a senior girl remarked that Dick Applegate was too, too, cute! What eyes, what a sparkling smile, what raven black wavy hair, in other words, what a boy, what a boy! Certain senior girls favor Harlan Warrick, too. Perry Williams finds Nellie Vogt’s conversation more interesting than study during second hour study hall. Miss Griggs changes her mind so that you can hear it. In October she said to the junior play cast, ’’Didn’t you hear me change my mind?” How do you manage to get A’s in agriculture, John? During English class Geraldine was trying to use the v ord sv ine herder correctly in a sentence. Thjs is the finished oroduct, ’’The swine herder v as herding the sheep.” It’s strange how Bill Speciale and Raymond Behrends seem to emmigrate from the science room. The latest romance is Bill Hardin and Jean Gordon who holds hands as a pass time during English class. Miss Kimball, master mind as she may be, cannot spell ’’abolitionists” to the American History class without soire difficulty. Virginia Applegate is one of the breezy, breeziest students in the Atlanta High School. On December 20, to avoid being tardy and its consequences, she breezed into the Home Economics room, banged the door behind her, drew a deep breath and nearly expired. The Christmas spirit was probably affecting her. Evidently Miss Knowles hints for handkerchiefs as her Christmas presents. She only received about twenty-five but they were just the cunningest, cutest things—or so she exclaimed to country lads and lassies eating lunch at noon. John Brandt’s theory is ”An old dog can’t be taught new tricks.” The reason—Charlotte Ann was home for Christmas vacation. We have a child prodigy in the senior English class,—or do v e? Upon being told that Shakespeare s life could be divided into four periods, Vyvyan Burger wondered if 1564-1616 was the first period. She is the little gal who makes a practice of biting boys' ears. Helen Miller does a good job at bowling, but Kerby just can't see it. If you v ant any information about affairs of the heart consult Edith Lorraine Chamberlin who obtains her information from Beatrice Fairfax. Don't you realize, Shirley Cheek, that you shouldn't start the new year by coming in at 3 00 in the morning? Then, too, that's contrary to the rules of faithful basketball players. Why, it’s possible that Mr. Price might remove him from the team. Mr. Reesman says that basketball and girls don’t mix. Yet, Mr. Reesman, but how did you manage to woo and win a wife? The miss with the kind face is Velma Horn according to Mr. Bentfeld. Vyvyan Burger fell so hard that she almost hurt herself. This time it's Dean Mayberry from Beason. Isn't love grand? For one v eek Lov ell Short wore a patch across one cheek. Further inquiry into the matter revealed that Nellie said, I do some of the silliest things.” Buicks seem to be Rolttta Rich's favorite cars—especially when Lawrence is at the wheel. Is he a good one-armed driver? Safety is the best motto, you know. Bruce, it really seems strange that you should be carrying formals around in big boxes. Of course, you're proud of Margaret's formal, tut there should be a limit! The model business lady as far as typing is concerned is Nelle Taylor who made her rate the first time test she typed. Not bad! Isn't it possible, Wanda, that the home town boy friend may beccme jealous if you rersist in dating a Lincoln lad? ”Fat” is some fellow isn't he, Mary Nell? It ni it be added that you were vitally interested in one of the McLean County Tournament games. You were so interested that your picture appeared in the Pantagraph. Geraldine Pech has husband trouble. She wondered how the men belonging to the Klu Klux Klan managed to slip off from their wives. Don't worry, Geraldine, Bill won't give excuses to slip off to a Klu Klux Klan meeting because that organization is practically extinct now. My, my V eldon, why can't you and Phyllis settle your disagreements outside of American History class wh e Miss Kimball is certain to discover the disturbance. Anyone can recognize Ward Taylor by his grin and giggle. Evidently Bob Kindred likes brown eyes anc dark hair. Knowing Florence Ilardin has convinced us of this. Pigs furnish Ferry Johnson most of his worries. In fact, there have been times v hen he has stayed home from school just to watch his frolicking pigs. It's all right if people think that the heart interest is I.!r. Ross, but Miss Kimball gives all assurance that it might well be someone else. 7 hat an amusing incident! ’. hot was the purpose in shutting Clifford, Maxine, and Godfrey in the little ante-room off the assembly? Horrors! A mouse in the Home Economics room. Squeak—Geneva McLean. ..hy don’t you import to us a little information about Mr. Billingtcn, Louise? Miss Griggs sometimes asks for the authors of the strangest things. One day in English after a poem concerning a run-away horse, she wanted to know Who is the author of the horse? In spite of the short distance home after play practice, Geraldine has little trouble finding an escort. The young man this time is a very chivalrous golden-haired lad from the senior class. An undignified sprawled heap is the best description of Marian Rogers on her latest fall enroute to study hall. Hus someone an idea concerning an invention to keep her on her feet instead of on the floor? But perhaps she likes the floor. It is said that she descends on hands and lmees in the Horae Economics room and scrubs up spilled water with the dish rag. You know Miss Ghent doesn't allow such things, Marian. My, my, Jean Gordon has forgotten her first grade arithmetic. What is 1 and 1, Jean? One of the Long girls stunts is to leave home at 8:15 and arrive at school promptly at 7:45. Why can’t you keep your clock from forcing you from your bed of dreams a half an hour early? Emily 3aldwin is the senior class jitterbug. It is reported that she was escorted to Rantoul to attend a dance. There she met the most attractive southern lad who asked her to dance in the following manner, Would you all dance this heah jitterbug dance v ith me? Mr. Bentfeld is our walking dictionary. His vocabulary is certainly not mediocre. Strangely enough a rubber ball was discovered in Jean Gordon’s possession one day. Bill Hardin is positive she meant to thrcv; it and Clifford v as decidedly not guilty. Tsk, Tsk, Jean. Janice Finfrock consumes whole biscuits at one gulp in Home Economics class. Jean Atchison would buy a newer model alarm clock if he could get a fair offer so as to arrive at school on time. Doris Horn and Eva Mason are after Foxes this leap year season. Billie Lamb’s ambition is to be a druggist or a jockey. Kenneth Cook is the lad who had a featured part in the junior play. He was the dead man. Nevertheless in real life he appears to be lively enough. Willard Cook isn’t very familiar with his girl friend’s name. He started to write her a letter and forgot how to spell her name. Several trips out to see Shirley Bishop means gas, and gas means money. How do you do it, 3ud? Dick Applegate and John Applegate occasionally take time off to play hookey. Lost----a pink garter and a brown sock. If found please return to Vera Laws. The last seen of the garter, it v as being stretched to its utmost flexibility before some on-lookers at the skating rink. Why don’t you leave such things home? Gitana Miller is longing for the gay old summer time. Then she can go for other night boat rides on Lincoln Lake. How does it feel to be stranded on a lonely island with only one paddle? That was four people’s predicament one evening last suniner. Finally after rescuing themselves, they roller skated until midnight. What boy in high school presented you v ith an Easter present, Margaret? Wayne Kindred should prepare to be an advisor to the love lorn. His logic is astounding. Bill Hardin also has some excellent love logic. He maintains that love is a ticklish feeling around the heart that you can’t scratch. Delora Dahl’s boy friend in Davenport has a motorcycle and hov; they used to cycle about! Delora gives one of her girl friends the nickname Baby Dumpling. Nevertheless this girl doesn’t wear the initials D. W. on her sv eater. Better Baby Dumpling than Davenport Wrestlers. Joe Brandt hopped around for four weeks because of a sprained ankle. Last fall we noticed that Marjorie Huber looked rather wan and weak—her boy friend just had an operation for appendicitis. Roletta could scarcely type for two days. She has an alibi though—most girls can’t when they sit next to Russell Jones. Young Bob Kindred and wPug,f seem to have some sweet nothings to whisper to each other. Do you always fall for the biggest duck in the puddle, Phyllis? Drake is his name and Elkhart is his puddle. In Biology, Marjorie Bicknell prepared to peep into the Land of Moses not mosses. You’re a few hundred years ahead of time aren’t you, Margie? Edith, you keep us wondering who will be the next victim of your ill-fated charms. ’.Vho is number 34 on the Elkhart team? Of course, you wouldn’t try to crash the gate. Mysterious lip stick marks appeared on Clifford Van Ness’s cheek the other afternoon during English class. Who was responsible? 7 ard Taylor’s understanding's just won’t go v here he directs. He even falls into waste paper baskets, ’. hat a fit I It's queer how Mary Brandt and Hazel Jones fuss over the favors of Mr. Bentfeld. Marian Rogers makes a specialty of trying to freeze her pet cat in the ice box. Sewing up her nose (not an uplift) is Ellen Young’s latest prank. Come into the assembly, boys, was a remark made by Mr. Wright one Wednesday morning, ’. ho should appear but Miss Kimball and Miss Bushell followed by Clifford Van Ness ! One of the teachers carries a mystery mane in her locket. Mr. . right flung open the doors to the assembly one day with great gusto. He stated that he wished to cool off Miss Knowles who was throwing off a high degree of heat. She had been directing some songs. We could use a fencing instructor for Godfrey and Clifford. The typing room has been rather cool at times last winter. Its low temperature has been a source of £ rry to the janitors. Holding a match under the thermometer didn't help either. Do you ever spend an entire evening without fussing with Dogie , Mildred? Jean tracks Godfrey pretty well now, but such wasn’t always the case. It so happened that one day she and Godfrey each selected a bristled-backed pig and crawled aboard. Godfrey's mount stampeded for a hole in the fence and Jean’s followed. Godfrey, who was then smaller, remained on his pig, but alas I Jean met Mother Earth in a grand and glorious unhappy landing. In Bill Hardin’s latest sketch of Little Lulu she has been placed in a rather precarious position. Little Lulu is in a pair of her father's red flannels pinned to the clothes line. She has a bo and is directing a v ell aimed arrow at an unsuspecting passerby. Do you ever take Lucy riding on your motorcycle, Smiley? 7 hat are your favorite fowls, Gene—chickens? The love affair must be progressing. Miss Bushell received a telegram yesterday. (February 23) Clifford’s having trouble with a bottle now. In fact he was having such a gay old time that Miss Kimball was forced to ask him to put it away. ThievesJ But all's fair in love and war. How about it, Elsie and Betty? Gitana Miller and her hubby are beginning a practice of eating midnight snacks. Marguerite Speciale and Betty Minick cannot yet find their way about the big town of Atlanta even with a library supper beckoning to them at the end of the trail. Emily Jane Pack certainly has a routine. First it’s a jam at the water fountain and then she and 7 eldon stroll leisurely to their classes. Kenneth Brooks is capable of taking two girls home at the same time in spite of his size. 7 hy does Frances King duck in the car when Jiggs brings her to school at noon? Clifford is becoming domesticated. Using thread, he adjusted a chain with a key for Madeline Coddington. It wasn't the key to your heart, was it Madeline? A ruler is Charles Huber's weapon against girls during the leap year season. Don't become too serious about New Holland girls, Dale. One in the family from New Holland would be sufficient. When Mr. Swanson becomes peeved his eyes shoot sparks that would bum asbestos. -47- One evening Gitana Miller decided to try on her new formal with the buttons on the back, so Mother buttoned her up. Talk about being snug as a bug in a rug2 That formal was so snug that Gitana had to trance about the house in her formal until Mother arrived home for the P. T. A. meeting. Ooo—squealed Ruby Moore when a paper airplane plunged its nose into her face while she was waiting in the assembly for the freshmen to have their pictures taken for the Atalanta. No wonder you’re so handsome, Dale. It is said that Janice sets your hair and you sleep in a hair net to keep it in place. That morning at breakfast Wayne Kindred said, We’re going to have our pictures for the Atalanta taken today.” All right,” replies Mother, ’’you and Bob get your neckties and put them on.” ”Aw,” grumbles Wayne, but he and Bob come to school with neckties. Just the same we know who the obedient boy of the family was. Take a look at the pictures. Bob has his on. Look in Wayne’s right hip pocket, and you’ll see his. What is Mother going to say when she sees your picture in this Atalanta? John Applegate just adores to look at himself in the mirror when his hair is short. ’’Bald Joe” is a nice nickname don’t you think, John? Some time ago Gene Thompson wrote to a girl in Lincoln whose first name is Josephine. No secrets allowed, Gene 2 You’ll never become a gardener, Dale, if you always plant tulips instead of onions. When Hazel Jones was a little girl she once attempted to paint their house with a can of v ater and a stick but the attempt was very unsuccessful. Rosellen Hoerr’s daily duty is taking an apple to Miss Kimball. You don’t apple-polish, do you Rosellen? Barbara Mitchell would consider it unusual if she didn’t have a weekly quarrel with her boy friend. Kenneth Trago drives a car that make him look like a midget. In fact, if one didn’t look twice the car would appear to be steering itself. ’’Let me out2 Let ire out,” were the calls which issued from the bath room of the Baker home recently. Frances had let the door lock from the outside. Why do Jim Montgomery, Edward Kindred and Kenny Cook get so excited every day about 3:15 when the Junior High girls get out of school? And you boys know you should be thinking about Geography. Perry and Paul Williams----our only twins---alike, yes, but still, oh, so different2 Can you all tell them apart? Why can’t we find any ’’things we want to forget” about 3etty Menzel, Ruth Cochran, Earl McRoberts, Bill Gresham and Mildred Buss----sane of the skeered Freshies that aren’t so skeered (at times). What charms doest thou display, little auburn-haired freshman, that you can capture the heart of the basketball captain? A little canary-yellow coupe is Madeline Huber’s favorite car especially when a young man who hauls milk is at the wheel. • What is this that we hear about Marion Porter having horses in her kitchen? There’s a limit to some things, Marion, and after all there is quite a difference between staples in the kitchen and stables in the kitchen . June Thompson practically weights himself dcwn withe the things that he carries in his pockets. A new expression is— By Chinky” by Edison Criswell. You might be a good sheriff if the play is any way of judging, Edison. Mary Brandt is easy to identify because of her singing. It doesn’t bother you too much when John teases you about ELmer does it, Leona? The toe and tap dancer is Erana Lou Colaw. Wayne Compton has been nicknamed Tiny recently. Did you refuse the job of cheerleading after you were elected because of your bashfulness, June? Helen Trago is afraid of her brother’s driving. You shouldn’t always depend on someone else to drive, Helen. Why don’t you learn to operate a lizzie? Blond Bob Kindred has done some nice tumbling this year. Does something frighten you v hen you play basketball, V inton? You certainly do travel with the ball. Lately Sam Atkins has been wearing a red sweater. It’s very becoming. Alice Ryan’s red dress would just match it. Weymuth Mason is one of the photographers of the school. You certainly take some good pictures, Weymuth. Thus far, Wirth Borgelt’s Halloween Party proposal to Betty Bateman has fallen upon deaf ears. -48- aSSrs