Atwood Hammond High School - Post Yearbook (Atwood, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1921 volume:

3fn JWnnoriam (Carl Harshbargrr November 28, 1904 November 18, 1920 “That loss is common would not make Our own less bitter—rather more; Too common! Never morning wore To evening but some heart did break.” — Tennyson (In Memeriam.) Ill 'I r III' III III III II III II III III III III IK || III III in in i|| || Dedication s TO THE PATRONS OFTHE ATWOOD TOWNSHIP m g HIOH SCHOOL who have, so loyally supported and jjj encouraged the work ol the school at all times and = Eg m made possible its present high state of development, g we most heartily DEDICATE the POST of 1921. “ S m ■ THE STUDENTS. s ;ii 1 I l« « ill ill IH III lit ill ill in in in iw in in ,in ntl III1 itfoarit of cbnration O A. Weatherford, President R. F. Rideout, Secretary J. II Doijahn Max Schefler E 0. Smith H. B Brewer I J. Van Vleet taff nf j . (L. M. Jlust for 1920-21 Editor-in-chief. _____ _____ Assistant Editor-in-chief. Business Manager Assistant Business Manager Literary Editor............. Social Editor_____________ Athletics................... Dramatics Cartoonist________________ Calendar____________________ Jokes_______________________ Senior Class Editor ________ Junior Class Editor Sophomore Class Editor Freshman Class Editor Henry Wilson ____Blanche VanVIeet John Burger ______Mary Hofsas Dorothy Smith Cleone Rose ____Henry Stirrett Tiana Dragoo Alta Nixon Margaret Storey . Raymond OLoughlin Elizabeth Edmondson —------Harold Auld . Clark Gilpin Louise Burke Jfantltu MABEL KENT EDMONSON History and Economics MISS CLARISSA DAVENPORT Science G. VV. SUTTON, Supt. Agr. LORA DARE Eng. and Public Speaking GOLDA M RHODES Home Economics faculty to BERNiCELYN JONES English A. M. HANSON. Couch Manual Tr, Mech. Drawing JENNIE MAY HIATT Latin and French NELLE YOUNG Commercial Subjects BERNICE PHILLIPS Music MARY IRENE HAMER Mathematics “MISS SOMEBODY ELSE” Presented by the Senior Class of the Atwood Township High School Friday Evening, May 27th, 1921 CAST OF CHARACTERS Constance Darcy Celeste__________ Ann Delevan Mildred Delevan Mrs. Blainwood Fay Blainwood Alice Stanley Freda Mason Mrs. Herrick. Susan Ruggs Cruger Blainwood Ralph Hastings John ........... Jasper Delevan Sylvester Crane Bert Schaffer Ensemble Scenes Dorothy Smith ... . Tiana Dragoo ___ Cleone Rose Blanche VanVIeet Elizabeth Edmondson ___ Margaret Storey Mary Hofsas Alta Nixon ........Irene Keyes Madeline Pierson Henry Wilson Virgil Edmondson Raymond O'Loughlin John Burger Hugh Harshbarger Henry Stirrett Grace Roloson ’Flossie Buxton Eula Brown Flossie Call Time — Present. Place - Club House in Tuxedobrook, a typical American town. SYNOPSIS Ann Delevan. a refined woman of middle age, has made a failure of running the Tuxedobrook Club House. Jasper Delevan, her scientist husband, and her flighty daughter, Mildred, take no interest in their straightened financial conditions. At this very critical time Constance Darcy, the daughter of an old friend of Mrs. Delevan, arrives. Mrs. Delevan confides in her, and Constance immediately offers a plan by which the Club House can be a success. Under her direction the Club House becomes very attractive indeed and Constance herself as Nora O'Brian, the Irish Maid, adds much. Cruger Blainwood, whom she has known for some time, helps her in her plans and wins her affections. In the meantime Constance has traced a man who had stolen very valuable papers from her father’s office and cleverly traps him, thus proving to her father that a woman can be asuccessful business woman and do something worth while. ■ ' in 111 � 111 111 in «i ■ in in n in in in in ■ in in in in n; in in in in nr m- Commencement Program Atwood Township High School Monday Evening, May 30, 1921 ■ � « « « 9 March ...................... Song Neapolitan Serenade” Invocation Song — Rockin’ in De Win’ Address_____________________ Song Presentation of Diplomas Doxology Benediction___ . A T. H S Orchestra ... Double Sextette Rev. G. W Shepherd _____ Giris- Quartette Prof. R. E. Hirrohymolts Boys'Quartette 0 A Weatherford. Prps B. of E. . Boys’Quartette Rev. G. N. Wilkerson Si nr n in w in ■ in in in in in in in m ni in � in in in in in in in it' in in a % a ,in in m in m in in in ir in « in in in in in m it! ii in in in in in in in mi � ntior (Class Flossie Buxton. Camp Fire; Public Speaking Play-21; Glee Club-19-20-21 Patonian Literary Society-18-19-20-21; Class Play-21; Camp Fire Play-21. Margaret Storey. Wrytonian Literary Society; French Club-20; Glee Club Quartette; Sextette; Orchestra; Camp Fire-' sSety-2aCa,endar Edk0r: 860 Literary’ t co? - Stirrett- Football-19-20; Tack- l.Operet'a--211 Wrytonian Literary Society—19-20-21; Class Play-21 •on ci '-amp rire-18-19- oo o ’ w 6 C,ub”I8-19-20-21; Sextette- Plav’?7n‘0, an L’terary Society; Class - 9 20 9, rret,o”2,: Public Speaki,1« Play 1S-2U-21, Ass t. Busmses Manager-21- Ora- torical—20-21. Alta Nixon. Platonian Literary Society; French Club-19-20; Glee Club-Camp Fire; Cartoonist Post; Class Play-Treas. Camp Fire-21. Senior (Class Dorothy Smith. Camp Fire Play—18-19-20-21; Public Speaking Play—18-19-20-21; French Play—20-21; Operetta-21; Sex-tette—20-21; Glee Club-18-19-20-21; Orchestra—20-21; Senior Class Play—21; Oratorical Contest—20-21; French Club—20; Junior Class Editor—20; Class Secretary—18; Literary Editor Post—21; Sec.-Treas. Plutonian Literary Society—20-21. Irene Keyes. Platonian Literary Society-18-19-20-21; Girls’Glee Club-18-19-21; Public Speaking Play-21; Operetta-21: Foreign Language Programme—20; Class Play-21. Raymond OLoughlin. Platonian Literary Society—18-19-20-21; Class Play-21; Public Speaking Play—17-19. Eula Brown. Platonian Literary Society—18-19-20-21; Operetta-21; Glee Club-20-21. Flossie E. Call. Platonian Literary Society-18-19-20-21; Glee Club-18-19-20-21;Public Speaking Play—19; Class Treas.— 20; French Play-20-21; French Club-20-21; Class Play-21; Operetta-21. Senior (Class Elizabeth Edmondson, Glee Club-19-20-21; Wrytonian Literary Society—18-19-20- 21; Camp Fire—18-19-20 21; Operetta-21; Class Play-21; Senior Class Editor—21. John Burger. Platonian Literary Society-18-19-20-21; Class Play-21 Madeline Pierson. Public Speaking Play-18-19-21: Glee Club-19-20-21; Orator-cal—19-20-21; Wrytonian Literary Society— 18-19-20-21; Camp Fire-18-19-20-21; Class Play-21; Operetta-21; Class President-21. Cleone Rose. Platonian Literary Society-19-20-21: Orchestra-20-21; Glee Club-18-19-20; Sextette-19-20-21; Pres. Camp Fire-20; Camp Fire Play-19-21; Public Speaking Play—19-20; Class Play—21; Social Editor Post—21. Senior (Class Grace Roloson. Glee Club-18-19-20-21; Plutonian Literary Society—18-19-20-21; Camp Fire-18-19-20-21; Public Speaking Play-17-19; Latin Play—20-21; Operetta-21; Camp Fire Play-18-19-20-21; Class Play -21. Henry Wilson. Football-19-20; Basket Ball-18-19-20-21; Track—20-21; Student Athletic Reporter-21; Pres. Class-19-20; Vice President Class—21; Editor-in-Chief Post; Public Speaking Play—19-20; Class Play—20-21; Wrytonian Literary Society— 18-19-20-21; Operetta;—21; Oratorical—21; Capt. Basket Ball—21; Vice President Literary Society—20. Tiana Dragoo. Camp Fire Play—19-20-21; French Play-20-21; Operetta-21; Treas. Camp Fire—20; Sec. Wrytonian Literary Society-21; Vice Pres. Camp Fire-21; Dramatic Editor Post-21; Glee Club-20 Class Play—21. Mary Hofsas. Assistant Business Manager-21; Glee Club-18-19-20-21; Sex-tette—18-19-20-21; Quartette-21; French Club-20; Oratorical-20-21; Camp Fire-18- 19-20-21; Class Play-21; Operetta-21; Class Treas.—21; Public Speaking Play—18- 19- 20-21; Platonian Literary Society—1-819- 20- 21. THE POST Officers President, - Madeline Pierson Vice-President, - Henry Wilson Secretary and Treasurer ... Mary Hofsas Class Motto -Upward, Onward Class Flower—American Beauty Rose Class Colors—Red and White THE POST Mentor Class Kistoru On a bright September morning in 1917, a large class of Freshmen began their stormy way through the Atwood Township High School. There were twenty-seven of us, and we believed ourselves to be nearly perfect. As soon as we were well started in our work, we found that there were many things which we had never known and some things were in existence which we had never even imagined. Fifteen of this group came from the Atwood Grade school, some came from Pierson, and the remainder came from the surrounding rural schools. The members of the class have worked very diligently. Although a few became discouraged and left school, the remaining eighteen have stayed until the end. Fred Billman was our star in athletics the first year. Margaret Hofsas represented the girls of the A. T. H. S. at Monticello in the oratorical contest. The opening of the second year found some changes. September 1918, saw twenty-one Sophomores, nineteen members of the original twenty-seven members. Tiana Dragoo from Camargo and Edna Harder from Garrett. We had the school spirit and to prove this we were the only class to hang its banner in the assembly hall. We had three boys in athletics, Leslie Doty, Henry Wilson and Fred Billman, and one girl, Cleone Rose, in the oratorical contest. Both class and school were saddened by the death of Fred Billman, March 13, 1919, and Margaret Hofsas, July 8, 1919. September 1919, saw twenty-one Juniors come to take their places next the Seniors. Three of our members were in the oratorical contest this year. One of our boys, Henry Wilson, went out for athletics. Our number decreased to twenty. The year of twenty and twenty-one saw eighteen of the class enter A. T. H. S. We felt as only those who have been Seniors can feel. We were again able to have a football and basketball stars on the team, and representatives in the oratorical contest. The times of work and pleasure are almost gone. We are considered as children no longer, but old enough and competent enough to choose for ourselves the vocation which we wish to follow; and to work to that end. As the class divides, let us take time to think back on those good old times that we have had together in A. T. H. S. and let us not think that the best of life is gone, but the best is yet to come. Elizabeth Edmondson. Class Jrnpbccu Cream of the Press 1931 Martian Observer—Is reported by wireless that Henry Wilson, the well known agriculture wizzard of U. S. has decided to come to Mars to try experiment on Martian vegetation. Decatur Review—Grace Roloson, who led the American Battalion of death in Japs and American war and defended the Golden Gates has returned to her old home for a short visit, before going to Brazil to reign as Amazonian queen. Boston Transcript —Miss Cleone THE POST Rose, who graduated from New England Conservatory of Music, made her debut in Vienna. The young prirna donna made quite a sensation in musical centers. Springfield Register —Among the list of appointments given out by Governor Raymond O’Loughiin, we find the name of Flossie Buxton Hines as senior warden of the new Womans penitentiary of Ivesdale, Illinois. Monticello Bulletin—Elizabeth E. Fisher, the popular young divorcee, has just refused a $5000 contract from the Pathe Moving Picture Co. Arthur Graphic Mamma and Papa Brown have been here on a visit to their daughter, Eula Pankey, of this city. Washington Post —President Hanson has just appointed Richard Riggs and wife Mary, to the Post of Chief of all wireless telegraphic and telephonic stations. New York Tribune—The play, “The Woman Who Wasn’t 'There”—written by Madeline P. Baker, has caused quite a furoreamong the critics. The heroine of the play, a new star in dramatic world, was Mrs.Charlie Chaplin, better known as Dorothy S. A strange coincidence in that the author and famous actress were former class-mates. Decatur Review—The Ringling Circus Tent was in town today. The crowd was large, but the performance would have fallen flat had it not been lor the clown. Henry Stirrett, with his troop train of mice and Chinese rats. Wireless from Hawaii—A great anxiety is expressed in Honolulu because they fear the noted Scientist and explorer. John Burger, was lost in the jungle. Sabina Desert Observer—Some travelers on the Cape Town Aero line found an American woman who gave her name as Margaret Storey, wandering across the desert alone. She claims to be searching for a fountain of youth and beauty. Decatur Review—Mrs. Harold Beaty, one of our most popular society matrons, known as Blanche, has just returned from France. It is reported that it took all the farm trucks from the Beaty ranch to carry home those trunks of Parisian garments. New York Times Wireless from Jupiter was received here this morning annouucing the marriage of the King of Jupiter and Flossie Call, a former resident of the earth. Nashville Examiner Tiana Dragoo has refused the position as head of History department in Ward Belmont College. She is to be married to Clausie Anderson. Los Angeles Review—Irene Keyes, head nurse of the Chicago Hospital, announced her engagement to Dr. Salisbury of Chicago. Champaign Evening Post—Alta Nixon, a graduate of the U. of I., has accepted a position as a cartoonist for Fox Newsettes. Senior illusir (Cabinet Madeline P. ‘When I Am Gone, You’ll Soon Forgot Me.' THE POST Grace R. ‘Oh, I Hate to Get up in the Morning.' Cleone R. ‘Memories. Dorothy S. ‘Back to the Land of Cotton.’ Mary H. They Always Pick on Me. Henry VV. I Know What it Means to be Lonesome.’ Flossie B. Love’s Old Sweet Song.’ Henry S. ‘I cannot bear to Say Good-bye.’ Raymond 0. ‘When we all Get to Heaven.’ Tiana D. Let the Rest of the World go By.’ Irene K. ‘In the Gloaming.’ Eula B. ‘Home Sweet Home.’ Flossie C. ‘My Isle of Golden Dreams.’ Alta N. You’ll have to go Slow and Easy, it you want to get along with Me.’ John B Dear Old Daddy Long Legs.’ Margaret S. ‘Oh Johnny! Oh Johnny! Oh.’ Blanche V. ‘Smiles.’ Elizabeth E. ‘Till, We Meet Again.’ (Ehc (Class Illtll As a result of the consultation with our local physicians we have been warned that our iron constitutions are fast becoming rusty. We, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, of sound mind and understanding, nearing the time to leave this sphere, do hereby authorize this, our will and testament. To the sorely tried faculty we bequeath forever peace and quietude. Item I. We give and bequeath to the school as a whole, the obviously pleasing disposition, possessed by the Senior Class, revealed by the fact that they never disagree and have coperated in all business matters. Item II. We give and bequeath to the Junior Class all the health and prosperity she may need. We give to her all our vacant seats, provided she shall render them due respect and reverence; we give to her all our joy gained from English IV. Item III. I, Henry Wilson, bequeath my seat in the southwest corner of assembly to Joe Baker for his convenience in writing notes without being caught. Item IV. I, Grace Roloson, do bequeath my avoirdupois to Lillian Bowman, and my accuracy in Business arithmetic to Richard Riggs. Item V. We give and bequeath to several individuals the following: To Claud, all the French note books. To Cecil E , an extensive course in vocal music. To Mina Peters, Flossie B's brown dress. To Harold Auld, Henry S’, theme grades. To Clara H . Margaret’s ear Pufls. To Helen. Dorothy’s curls. Item VI. After these gifts have been made, we appoint G. W. Sutton as sole executor of this our last Will and testament. In Witness whereof, we, the class of nineteen hundred and twenty-one, do set our hand and seal. The Seniors. THE POST i t i unt Sarah’s 3Fnneral There were sister Mav and her husband,and brother Fred and his wife, and Mamie, who never got married and never would, and Walker and I. We took the old covered wagon and went to Aunt Sarah's funeral, because Aunt Sarah was dead, and ’twas our duty. We hitched up the old gray team to the covered wagon and went to the funeral We hadn't been very sociable with her, hadn’t even seen her for five years, but it wasn’t our fault, for when we did call she would send us word that she did not care for company. We went to the funeral to hear the will, because we were all the relation she had, and 'twas likely she had left us something. We went rumbling over the roads and at last we came to the door, and there we stopped. There was that crusty hired help, Mollie, standing at the door, and we went up and said to her. We heard that our poor, dear aunt Sarah is dead.” And said she, Have you?” Said we, What did the poor, dear deceased die of?” Said she Want of breath, like most of the folks, I reckon.” Said we, We’ve come to the poor creature’s funeral.” Said she, Well as you’ve come, you’ll have to come in.” So we out with our pocket hand-chiefs, and we said, Boo, hoo!” and we put them to our eyes, and we walked in. Mollie sent us up stairs to the front bedroom. We all went up the room and there was nothing in the room only a table, chairs and a large ward- robe. We all sat down to the table and said everything we could think ol about aunt Sarah. Her eyes were crossed.” said Fred’s wife. One of them was crossed, and of them was cast,” said Mamie; that’s the way of it; one looked at her nose, and one looked at her ear.” Twasn’t no wonder she didn’t never get married,” said Fred’s wife. We just ate and fussed about her things all the time we were seated at the table. Said I, Think what a sad occasion this is, and don’t have no words till we know what’s left us.” Perhaps we won’t be left nothing,” said May. Maybe she will leave it all to that hired help.” said Fred's wife. “If she does, she is just as mean as dirt.” said Mamie. Anyway, the oldest ought to have the most,” said I. “I’ll have the chairs and sofy, if I have to fight for them,” said May. “I must and will have the parlor carpet,” said I, Mine’s just worn out and her black satin dress will do for mourning.” Just then the awful thing happened. The door of the wardrobe burst open, and out walked aunt Sarah. She came right straight up to the table in her long white gown, and we shrieked and fled. Down the stairs we went, some on our feet, and some on our heads. When we got down in the garden and picked ourselves up, we saw the window raise, and aunt Sarah’s head stick out of it. I ain’t quite dead yet, you see, said she. I shall wear the black satin THE POST dress a while and you needn’t none of you come to my funeral when I do die, becuuse you won’t none of you be in my will.” So we all got in the covered wagon and we all went home. Elizabeth Edmondson (Elic present fcrmunnir Unrest in JXnterira The American people are now facing a stupendous problem, the solution of which will form an economic basis for generations to come. In discussing the problem of the present economic unrest in America, we must consider the conditions prior to and during the Great World War. The tremendous increase in both domestic and foreign trade was a mark of great prosperity. This advancement was indicative of the people’s industrial progress along agricultural, mechanical, and manufacturing lines. There was, in fact a great expansion of ideas in all phases of work. Progress continued until after the declaration of war in Europe, when our commerce on the seas was disturbed. and our independence, both economically and socially,wasinsulted. This seemingly harmful influence abroad had a decidedly different effect at home. All forces united to create a great national prosperity. Prices soared, and our annual output was greatly increased. Although there was splendid co-operation in the industrial world, socially our interests clashed. We harbored two distinct classes of people, the militarists and pacifists. But the inevitable welded all classes in a common cause, when on April 6, 1917, the United States suddenly broke off all diplomatic relationship with Gemany. Events ran rapidly. We saw that in order to supply our army, we must increase the production of manufactured articles and the supply of food. Wages advanced because of the scarcity of workers, and the cost of living was relatively increased. To meet this deficiency of workers, women willingly assumed all phases of responsibility. This stringency in the field of labor served as a media for the amalgamation of all classes of people. The economic conditions at the close of the war made it hard for the returned soldier to adapt himself to any special line of work, consequently, the demands of the laboring class were greater. ‘ More money, less hours or we strike, was the cry heard all over the land. During the war the government, through its various organizations, produced for the soldiers an improved social and intellectual atmosphere. Now we find the average working man trying in vain to satisfy his desire for recreation in attending cheap melodramas, or, worst of all loafing on the streets, and discussing conditions of unrest with those intellectually unfit to do so. The time has come when everyone is anxious for a “normalcy” to be reached in trade methods and cost of basic production. A co-operation of business and government will be necessary to still this unrest. On the other hand, Capital is making just as great demands of Labor, in that it is requiring increased produ'- THE POST tion and improved products In order to meet these demands, increased educational standards are required. Formerly a high school graduate could hold a paying position, but now in many cases the requirements have been raised to the college basis. Socially, the demands have kept pace with tlie educational conditions. To attain these, an individual must indulge in wholesome amusements, have some religious profession, and on the whole a higher mentality. As a result of the increased demands with which people are unable to cope, they are thrown out of work, and the present uncertainty follows. Not only are people out of work in the city, but on the farm as well. The slogan, Food will help win the War, ’ was truly realized during the war, and now we should bend our energies to help supply the starving countries of Europe. To do this wc must use all kinds of improved machinery which makes it possible to accomplish more in a given time, and also to have a better grade of production. But this has its disturbing influence in that the machinery is taking the place of the farm hand; consequently many people are out of work and are aggregating in a great throng of idlers who sit around on goods boxes and whittle away their opportunities. Another problem of the agriculturist along scientific lines is, “How are we to maintain the fertility of the soil and guarantee the yield per acre? Even though a solution to these problems of production should be found, where lies the profit of the Illinois farmer when he receives only forty-seven cents for a bushel of corn, forty- two cents of which must go for transportation? Is the plan advocated by the new farm organizations to pool one-third of all grain for the sake of enforcing a certain price better than the long time contracts formerly used by grain dealers? The problem of organization among the farmers seem to be the leading question, and until they can organize along the same basic as other industries, this agricultural disturbance will continue. Certainly no discussion of the present economic unrest would be complete without due consideration of our great sociological complexities. No longer can we frighten our American negro with strange sounds and white-robed figures. He has had his part in saving the world for democracy and must have his share in that great govermental policy. Does democracy mean an open door to all, or does it mean a more careful selection of basic material for our future generations? Sometimes we of the East feel that our California friends are too prejudiced against the Oriental, and still when we read of the craftiness with which he is stealthily gaining control of American industry, we feel that some more rigid restriction must be made. The questions of immigration and assimilation seem based in the fact that The Peace of Versailles, ’ has been only a vision. The attitude of theUnited States toward this treaty has much to do with the present political and economical dissatisfaction. Its failure lies in its inability to meet the demands of the social, political and economic world. The war has caused a great up- THE POST heaval in the heart of America, and to complete the re-establishment of peace and tranquility, all forces must recognize one purpose a complete restoration of a common welfare. Hatred, jealousies and fears have no place in this land of ours, and we have all come to truly realize that “United we stand, divided we fall.” Cleone Rose. pernor HorusrnfU' Nixon, Alta. Nixy. “All Men are bores. O’Loughlin, Raymond. “Pal. “The words of his mouth are smoother than butter. Pierson, Madeline. “Maddy. Fair, fat, frivolous and fussy! Roloson, Grace. “Dick.” “Her only slogan is study! Rose, Cleone. “Rosy. “And your cheerful music helps the world along. Smith, Dorothy, “Dot.” “Beware always of English. Stirrett, Henry. “Hank. “Pranks are a joy! Storey, Margaret. “Marg. “Don’t study your lessons, but lessen your studies. Wilson, Henry. “Heinie. “He is a ‘purty’ little feller! Van Vleet, Blanche. ‘Be Ve. “Her letters are heavy andweighty. Brown, Eula. “Brownie. “Good looks run in our family, but they ran clean past me. Burger, John. “Johnny.” I labor and have no rest. Buxton. Flossie. “Bossy. ’ “What more hath she to seek! She hath found a man!” Call, Flossie. “Patty. “Speaks low, if she speaks at all ” Dragoo, Tiana. “Frenchy. “She speaketh French! Edmondson, Elizabeth. Beth. “Quietness is a Virtue! Hofsas, Mary. Polly. Helter-Skelter! Hurry-Scurry! Keyes, Irene. “Re. Diamonds glitter. THE POST Officers President, - - William Braithwaite Vice-President, - Claude Ware Secretary and Treasurer, - Helen Quick Class Flower -Pink Carnation Class Colors—Purple and Cold .IJmtinr (!ll;iS5 Clausie Anderson, Grace Bushell, Leslie Harshbnrger, Carl Merritt, Richard Riggs. Earl Dick, Harold Auld, Daisy Dobbs, Hugh Harsbbarger, Opal Monroe, Arnold Short, Vera Johnson, Joseph Baker, Quenelle Dukeman, Keith Kiinmel, Edward Parsons, Harold Stevens, Martha Powell, Lillian Bowman, Cecil Edmondson, Stella McConnell. Mina Peters, Claude Ware, William Braithwaite, Huldah Greve, Laverne Manaugh, Helen Quick, Wallace Wiley. THE POST (Class History In 1918, forty-three Freshmen entered the Atwood township high school. After about a week or two we became accustomed to our new surroundings and settled down to work. Most of us had come from the country and were not accustomed to the methods used here. The last of October the Sophomores invited us to a party. We knew all that was planned, and left our bash-fullness at home. Before the evening was over we had proved that we were not so “green” as they had thought. The year 1919 found us with only thirty-one; although we were not so large in number we were older and wiser. We displayed our wisdom when the Freshmen were invited. 1920 found us with twenty-nine members calling themselves Juniors. We added three new members: Earl Dick, Vera Johnson, and Martha Powell. The class as a whole has been well represented in the school activities. The boys have taken part in athletics and the orchestra, and the girls in oratory. Harold Auld ’22 djiutior Dictionary Affection. The link between Joe B. and “Maddy. Boy. Cause of ail heart breaking. D’s. They are very common especially in English. Dead. Our condition on Monthly morning. Education. That’s what we are here for. Flunk. Heard but un-known. Gum. A habit most everyone has. Habit. That which makes us loiter in the corridors. Ideals. Scarce and very fragile. Jokes. Necessary articles for the Post and when at a parly Kiss. Why don’t you know? Money. Our common interests. Notices. A token of Professor’s affection. Notes. A very common way of communication. Opinion Something anyone wants to give you. Pep. They say we have it. Quiz. We often meet them when least prepared. Receptions. Very peculiar and chronic ailment at the A. T. H S. Study. A desire never caught Verbosity. Often used by unsuspecting young and the teachers. Wisdom. What our parents think we’re getting. X Y. Z. Ad infinitum. iieabiita The dictionary definition for reading is the study of books,” and that is exactly what reading is. One may read hundreds of books, getting only the stories or the interesting points and yet not really study them and select the finer points. Many people leave out whole pages of description, or what they class as the minor points, in order to follow some certain plot, thereby losing much which is of value and would be of interest if taken as a means to cultivate a liking for it. THE POST Through reading, many, who are not able to travel to a great extent, learn of people, countries and customs which otherwise they would never know. Reading enlarges the vocabu- and broadens the mind. Of course, there is “trashy reading, which has quite the opposite influence, but nothing can excel a good, clean, book lary, changes many of one’s ideas. Vera Johnson. THE POST President, - - Wayne Reeder Vice-President, - Kenneth Maxey Secretary and Treasurer, Hazel Wilkerson Class Colors Pink and White ophmtuuT (Class Wilmina Cordts, Ruth Hendrickson, Russell Jones, Arthur Maxey, George O’Loughlin, Walter Quick, Clark Gilpin, Percy Hofsas, Carl Livengood, Agness Meece, Horace Phillips, Wayne Reeder, Jessie Hendrickson, Norma Hussey, Kenneth Maxey, Mina O’Bryan, Alta Quick, Neil Reedy, Raymond Robinson, Mary Sellable, Elby Stark, Carl Thrasher, Hazel Wilkerson, Edna Billman. THE POST (Class History On the first of day September, 1919, about thirty Freshmen entered the A. T. H. S. They did not get any farther than the hall until they stopped. At last one brave youth offered himself as a sacrifice for a noble cause, and led them on to victory, which of course was theassembly room. There they picked out their seats and were busy talking until the bell rang for the beginning of a “perfect day.” They spent all the first week trying to get their bearings. At the end of that time these difficulties were overcome and in a month they were finally settled as a cog in that great machine called the “Atwood Township High School.” By the end of their first year of high school the “Green Little Freshmen” had distinguished themselves in many ways. The girls had taken an interest in the Campfire, glee club, oratorical work and orchestra; the boys on the other hand, had made a made a good showing for the future in all branches of athletics; some of the boys also belonged to the glee club and orchestra and some did oratorical work. At the beginning of the second year of their career they were minus some ol their members, one by death. Cari Harshbarger, whom we all loved and admired, died, November 18,1920. The majority, however were still striving for that goal of goals— education. In the second year, as was naturally expected after a year of experience, they made a better showing in every branch of work. Now as the second year draws to a close, they are all looking forward to what the Junior and Senior years hold for them. Clark Gilpin, 1923. 3ht (Lite JHnmtng The first thing after the weird“hoo-hoo” of the owl, that makes the shivers go up and down our backs, is the melodious “cock-a-doodle-doo” of the rooster. In like manner his most courteous neighbor across the way answers him. For a while, they have the whole world for themselves, for it is almost too early for anyone else. Presently merry old Sol may be seen lifting his fiery red-head above the horizon. Now every songster from Robin Redbreast down to Jenny Wren is doing his best to see who can sing the loudest. The smoke is rolling from the chimney of old Fanner Brown's house, and soon you will hear “pig! pig! pig!” his daily morning song, not quite so melodious as that of the birds. Mary Sellable. (Eltc (Question And what is so rare as a day in June? Doesn’t it warm you up all over when you call to memory your happy childhood days in the old swimming hole and down by the old mill pond? And of all months may I be so bold as to name it—isn’t June the best? Those were the days when your chubby feet had the thrill of feeling the green meadow grass; when you sat patiently for a whole hour on the banks of stream awaiting for the expectant tug of the line; when you went around in tattered clothing with THE POST one suspender serving a double purpose. Isn't it enough to make a person kick his heels together in sheer joy? But the question remains unanswered and I doubt if any mortal man will ever attempt to solve it. Wayne Reeder. J Jin ho He was a fine example of the ‘‘Weary Knight of the Road.” His ragged attire looked as if it had seen better days. The articles which inclosed his feet resembled the “Roman Sandals” of days of old The tattered coat which he wore might have been called a “Prince Albert” model, years back, but it would hardly be recognized now. The trousers, which were of no certain color, had been cut off at the bottom and the irregular frayed edges gave the appearance of a rather questionable prosperity. A battered relic of a hat, which looked as though it had been pressed into serviee by necessity, covered his shaggy matted hair. His beard looked as if the barbers had gone on a strike. He would have resembled the modern Bolshevist had it not been for the happy grin on his face. Carl Thrasher. THE POST Officers President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Warrren Baker Max Perrin Beulah Collins William Lewis Class Colors Blue and white JFu'shman (Class 3KJGSB Harry Auld, Ansel Cameron, Leonard Edmondson, Richard Harshbarger, Leonard Jones, Paul Offenstein, Warren Baker, Hazel Clayton, Frank Edmondson, Esther Harshbarger, Mary Jay, Max Paul Perrin, Oscar Brewer. Beulah Collins, George Elliott, Kenneth Harshbarger, William Lewis, Rena Quick, Louise Burke, Ralph Cordts, Arva D. Garrett, Pearl Harshbarger, Louie Lommele, Loren Randall, Wilbur Buxton, Opal Davis, Ada Mae Hall, Ruth Harshbarger, Roscoe Long, Stoughton Reeder, Olive Buxton, Olan Dukeman, Herman Harshbarger, Harry Hofsas, Elmer Meece, Harry Robinson, Floy Rose, Henry Shonkwiler, Thelma Storer, Ghenelle Stallsworth, Ena Sutton, Bertis Utsler, Helen Ware, Clara Hawkins, Anna Weatherford, Bernard Wilkerson, Russell Yaw. THE POST 3Freaf]imm Class Kisturu I lie Freshman class of 1921 entered Atwood Township High School on a rainy August morning. We were a very courageous group indeed or we never could have stood the looks which the teachers gave us over their spectacles Imagine their surprise when they saw forty-six of us crowded into the classrooms like sardines in a can. However, after a strenuous period of readjustment on the part of both pupils and teachers enough room was provided for all. We anxiously, yet somewhat feai-fully, awaited the rousing reception which was given us by the upper classmen. The event was well worth waiting for and the entire class enjoyed themselves immensely. On April 1, the Freshmen returned the reception with a kid party. The teachers arrived with their hair in pigtails and the dignified Seniors wore half hose. When one saw them thus attired he soon forgot that it was a high school affair and behaved himself as all kids should. Our class has not been left behind in any of the othei school events, as we have had representatives in the glee-club, Camp-fire (.iris, foot-ball, basket-ball, the plays, oratorical contests, track-meets and the other various activities which are offered. Soon we shall no longer be verdant Freshmen, but shall take the place of the Sophomores, who, we hope, will cheerfully yield it to us. Louise Burke 24. By These You May Know Them Bertis Utsler. Squeaking sandals. Ena Sutton Giggles. George Elliott. Perfect Latin lessons. Anna Weatherford. By Joe. Dontcha’ know. Hazel Clayton. 0. gee! Listen, kid. Clara Hawkins. A martial air Opal Davis. Her “bob Paul OffVnstein. Spectacles. Scries of iWisliaps This series of mishaps began at midnight and lasted twenty-four hours. When I set the alarm clock that night, I suppose it was held upside down, for it went off at midnight instead of six o’clock After its lusty peal had rung out on the midnight air, my father arose and answered the telephone. 1 pretended to be soundly asleep when he came back but nevertheless he told me not to get cute. I overslept the next morning, to find that my parents had gone some place, leaving me to prepare my own breakfast. The doors of the refrigerator were closed so tight that 1 could not open them, so to make matters simple, I decided that I did not want breakfast. After searching an hour for my cap, I started running for school. I arrived late, received the inevitable “bawling out, and was commanded to visit the Principal. During the rest of the morning, I was very absent-minded. Unconsciously, I began to eat some chocolates, which I found in my pocket, and all too soon I was ordered to throw what I had out of the window. I absently picked up an ink-bottle and dropped it to the pavement below. Then a volume of sweet, gentle phrases came THE POST from the teacher, and I was ordered to go home. I came to my senses then, and leisurely made my way home in order to arrive about tiie usual time. When I reached home I sat down, but the chair either dodged, or there was no chair there at all for I fell to the floor on top of my father's hat, which had fallen from a hook above. That afternoon, spring-fever took possession of me and I was ordered to visit the Superintendent again for going to sleep. I found the Professor to be quite an amiable person. That evening, I had to stay an hour after school to make up some work Going home, I ran into the stomach of a rather corpulent specimen of humanity, and was bounced into the mud. When I got home, my shoes had to be removed before I entered the house, for they were very muddy, and within thirty seconds. I ran a tack into my foot. While extracting the tack, my dog came in the door, which I had carelessly left open, and started to smear mud over me. I kicked him over but he came back dauntlessly. I fled into my studyroom and locked myself in, to find (much to my comfort) that my books had been left at school. That was the only incident of the day that was to my liking. Next I sat down upon a pie which had been stolen from the refrigerator, and to avoid any other catastrophes, I retired. Sometime in ttie night a low whistle awoke me, and thinking that it was a signal from my friend, I started to go out. On the way. I collided with a pile of books, which went crashing to the floor. I started on a run for my bed so that I would.be free from suspicion. I lost my way and ran into a large mirror, smashing it into a thousand pieces. And so the day of mishaps ended with an assurance of seven years of bad luck. Warren Baker 24. THE POST The most recently organized department in the Atwood Township High School, and one which has done its share in obtaining honor and recognition fot the entire school, is the department of Music. The work has been planned, and the classes organized in such a manner that each person in the school has received the required amount of special drill each week; for which work, regular credit has been extended. Besides the required technical and theoretical classes in music, there are various elective organizations open to all students qualified for special work. The twelve piece school orchestra has been ever ready to offer its services for not only school affairs and social functions, but for all community gatherings In the vocal department, the Glee Club, composed of forty girls, offers splendid advantages for training in chorus work and gr up singing. The Double Sextette, composed of six boys and six girls, has proved very popular. This group has sung many popular songs of the day and has appeared successfully in feature numbers. The Girls’ Quartette has done splendid work and has set a high standard for all future work of this kind Perhaps the most popular of all the organizations is the Boys’ Quartette. Their work has been highly pleasing to those who have heard it, and it has been complimented by iike organizations of a more professional character. This is the first attempt here to have a quartette composed of high school boys, and if success can be measured by popularity, there can be no question as to whether they have succeeded. As a climax to the work of the year, the music classes gave an Operetta entitled, “The Captain of Plymouth.” This was an appropriate culmination for the work of a gratifying year. (Orchestra DRKU5TR h Clark Gilpin. Horace Phillips. Max Perrin, Arthur Maxey. Miss Bernice Phillips. Director; Clcone Rose, Harold Attld Margaiet Storey, Leslie Harshbarger, Earl Dick. Dorothy Smith. Minus’ (Quartette Arthur Maxey, 2d. bass Carl Merritt, 1st. bass Cecil Edmondson 2d. tenor Percy Hofsas, 1st. tenor (Girls’ (6U'c (Chth Elizabeth Edmondson. Eula Brown. Hazel Wilkerson. Grace Bushell, Helen Quick, Flossie Call, Mina O’Brien Guenelle Dukeman, Mary Hofsas, Lillian Bowman, Blanche VanVIeet, Helen Ware, Louise Burke. Ena Sutton, Norma Hussev. Mina Peters, Hazel Clayton. Anna Weatherford, Esther Harshbarger, Clara Hawkins, Opal Davis, Rena Quick Huldah Creve, Stella McConnell, Vera Johnson. Daisy Dobbs, Alta Quick, Irene Keyes, Alta Nixon. Margaret Storey. Dorothy Smith, Madeline Pierson. I iana Dragoo. Opal Monroe, Grace Roloson, Agnes Meece. Olive Buxton Ruth Hendrickson Jessie Hendrickson. Miss Bernice phi||ips Instr|)(.tor 1 THE POST “jMice mtb jMtut” The Public Speaking Department, under the direction of Miss Dare, gave the play, “Mice and Men, January 26, 1921, in the high school gym. This play was a decided success because of the talent of the characters and the delightful rarity of the play. “Mice and Men, which based on a quotation from the poem, ‘To a Mouse, by Robert Burns, was written by Mrs. Madeleine Lucette Ryley and is a play of wholesome sentiment The setting for ttie play is in Hamp- stead, England, about 1186. Mark Embury, a philosopher who has been disappointed in love in his earlier days, decides to adopt an orphan from the Foundling home and train her to he his own idea of a perfect woman. She is wholly unaware of his dream of making her his wife. Instead of reciprocating his affections she innocently falls in love with Embury’s nephew. Captain Lovell. And so The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men gang aft agley, An leave us naught but grief and pain For promised joy.’’ THE POST The Cast of Characters was as follows: Mark Embury, a philosopher. -------------------Arthur Maxey Roger Goodlake, his neighbor_ -----------------------Henry Wilson Captain Geo. Lovell, his nephew ----------------------- Elby Stark Sir Henry Trimbles tone_________... ------------------Cecil Edmondson Kit Barniger, a fiddler__Max Perrin Peter, Embury’s servant .Clark Gilpin Joanna Goodlake, wile of Goodlake. ---------------------Dorothy Smith Mrs. Deborah, Embury’s Housekeeper-------...... _ Vera Johnson Peggy, Little Britain . .Louise Burke Matron of Foundling Hospital ----- Mary Sellable Beadle, of Foundling Hospital --------------------Madeline Pierson Molly, a Kitchen Maid_________ ----- Blanche VanVJeet Orphans Flossie Buxton, Olive Buxton. Beulah Collins, Norma Hussey, Irene Keyes, Mina O'Bryan, Ena Sutton. Helen Ware. (Campfire -)Jlay On Tuesday night, November 23, the Aktatic and Nawakwa campfire girls presented the comic opera, Love Pitntes of Hawaii’’, in the Atwood Township High School. Dorothy Dear, the daughter of a rich United States sugar merchant, was being educated in Hawaii. Her lover, who was in the United States navy, was coming to see her but Dorothy and her Hawaiian girl friends were afraid of their instructor, Miss Primer. However, Billy disguised himself as a pirate and fought his way successfully past the dreaded Miss Primer, and came safely to his sweetheart. When all was discovered, the chief of the real pirates was captured by Miss Primer, and Billy and Dorothy wound their way successfully and happily back to the good old United Stales. The Characters were: Dorothy Dear ___________ Cleone Rose Billy Woods ---------Margaret Storey Miss Primer ___________Mary Hofsas Chief of the Pirates Grace Roloson Hawaiian Girls Dorothy Smith, Alta Quick, Helen Quick. Lillian Bowman. Scarry (a Pirate) Blanche VanVIeet Chorus of Pirates. Chorus of Hawaiian Girls. “i -Human cliool” In the High School gymnasium March 9, 1921, the Latin classes gave a play, A Roman School written by Susan Paxon. This play was given in Latin but a synopsis was given before each scene. The synopsis of scene I was given by Mary Hofsas, scene II by Edna Billman. and scene III by Mina Peters. The cast of characters was as follows: Magister (Teacher)___Wayne Reeder Discipuli I Pupils) Marcus Tullius Cicero (the Orator) __________________ Percy Hofsas Quintus Tullius Cicero (Marcus’ brother) _____________ Max Perrin Lucius Sergius Catalina (the Conspirator) ___________ Horace Phillips His Pedagogue____Harry Hofsas Marcus Antonius Mark Antony) --------------------Warren Baker Gaius Julius Caesar (the General) ------------ 1. Norma Hussey THE POST Appius Claudius Caecus (a Blind Statesman)________ Elmer Meece His Pedagogue___Loren Randall Gnaus Pompeius (Pompey)_________ ___________________Louise Burke Publius Clodius Pulcher ________ ________________ Hazel Wilkerson Marcus Iunius Brutus (Caesar’s Friend)___________ Roscoe Long Quintus Hortensius Horatulus____ _________________Frank Edmonson Lucius Lucinius Lucullus_Clark Gilpin Gaius Claudius Marcellus________ ____________________ Mina O’Bryan Marcus Claudius Marcellus_______ _______________ Agnes Meece Numa Pompilius______ Ena Sutton Tarquininius Superbus William Lewis Indices (Judges of Oratorical Contest) Aldus Licinius Archias Mary Sellable His Slave_______ Bertis Utsler Publius Licinius Crassus________ ________I__________ Grace Roloson His Slave.______ Hazel Clayton Gaius Lucinius Crassus (Publius’ son, a Roman youth) Vera Johnson Servi (Slaves at the school)____ Leonard Edmondson, Walter Quick Nortwestern University Hymn “America” (in Latin)__________ Beulah Collins, Pearle Harshbarger Ruth Harshbarger, Helen Ware’ Anna Weatherford, Rena Quick, Hazel Clayton, Bertis Utsler, Edna Billmnn. (Tlie lUictnr (31n S’pite (Dt Himself On the evening of March 9, 1921, the French classes gave a play, “The Doctor in Spite of Himself,” by Moliere, the greatest comedy writer of French during the seventeenth century. The time during which this was written was one of pomp and glory. There were many “Quacks’’ in the country and especially in the surgical profession. Moliere was sick a great‘deal and naturally he hated doctors which caused him to ridicule them in his plays. “The Doctor in Spite of Himself,” is a good example of his outbursts against doctors. Sganarelle, a simple uneducated woodcutter, beats his wife and she, wishing for revenge, tells two servants, that he is a doctor. These servants, who were looking for a man who could cure their master's dumb daughter, force him to go with them. Arriving at the home of Geronte, the master of the servants, he is introduced to the unfortunate girl. Lucinde, and takes her pulse announcing that she has a pulse which shows that she is dumb. While trying to explain why he can tell by the pulse, he makes the mistake of saying the heart is on the right side, which he carefully smooths over by saying that is the latest idea advanced by physicians. He finally advises Geronte to give his daughter plenty of bread and wine, which, he says, if taken in great quantities will make her talk. At last it is found that he is only a fake, and that the girl is feigning dumbness in order to keep from marrying a man she does not love. The characters were: Geronte (who has high anspirations for his daughter) Dorothy Smith Lucinde, (Geronte’s daughter) _ . ------------------Martha Powell Leandre, Lucinde’s lover, Claude Ware THE POST Sganarelle, (a Woodcutter, who assumes the role of Doctor) ---- -............ Tiana Dragon Martine. (Sgnarelie’s wife)____ -------.---------------Alta Nixon Robert (Sganarelle’s neighbor). ----------------------- Flossie Call Geronte’s servants: Valere Harold Stevens Lucas------ Richard Riggs Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes” sung by Carl Merritt. C. Edmondson (Operetta The music classes presented a comic version of Longfellows Court- ship of Miles Standish”, under the name of Captain of Plymouth”. The story ns given was somewhat different from the original, but not enough to detract from the beauty of the theme. The character of Miles Standish was taken by Arthur Maxey, in a most satisfactory manner. He had ail the brusqueness necessary for a true depiction of the part. Percy and Mary Hofsas were exceptionally fine in the parts of John Alden and Priscilla. The rejected Indian maiden was taken by Dorothy Smith, and one could not help but feel sorry for one so spurned by the Great Miles. The chorus supported the parts with splendid music, and did much toward making the play a success. THE POST BNUMMin.itnamtmi , , mu.... „ iiwnm •JLitmiru Societies JHrgtonum ICiteraru Variety President Madeline Pierson Vice-President .. .Arthur Maxey Secretary-Treasurer Tiana Dragoo Pianist...— Blanche Van Vleet yiatmtian ICitrrary Society President . Joe Baker Vice-President _ John Burger Secretary-Treasurer. .Dorothy Smith Pianist Cieone Rose ■programs On the 9th of October, the Plutonian Literary society gave the first program of the school year 1920-21. This program included a reception of the Freshman into the Literary societies. The program ol October 29th was given by the Wrytonians. Since it was just before election, the review of the political stand of the world’s work was especially interesting. The plays given were. “The Candidate,” and Hie Third Ingredient.” Thebasisof the November program, given by the Platonians, was Thanks- giving talks, two plays, “Irish Broom Maker. and “Jane,” and several dramatized songs. The Christmas program was given by the Wrytonian Literary society. Two plays, “Christmas Eve at Home, and The Fairy Prince, were very successful The program was brought to a close by a visit from Santa with a treat lor each one. The February program was given by the combined Literary societies. This program was exceptionally interesting as it was colonial Costumes for the various stunts made it much more effective. As a patriotic play they gave, “Truth for a Day,” a tribute to Washington. The March program was also a joint meeting of the societies. The spring days were coming so the programcommitteeschose ‘‘Spring,” as the theme As music seems to he the keynote of spring it formed the main part of the program The X. Y. Z. number proved to be a novelty, and will be remembered as a take off on the seniors. THE POST Jfrcslnucu Initiation On Friday night, September 17. 1920, the upperclassmen initiated the freshmen into the Atwood Township High School. About fifty freshmen were put through various stunts and performances, after which they were formally recognized as a part of the student body of the high school. After the initiation a grand march took place, and from then on, games and music occupied the time. The gym was beautifully decorated in orange and black, and refreshments of fruit salad, wafers and punch were served. llleiiuH lumst On Friday night, October 23rd, after the victory over Sullivan, the high school girls and the alumni gave a weiner roast in the Harshbarger woods. There were about thirty present. 3finitbaU 3Julitlcc Saturday night, November 5, after the memorable victory over Oakland, the girls of the high school entertained the football boys in the gym. Punch and wafers were served. JXthletir l mtquct anb (Community (Satljerinct On Tuesday evening, March 22, 21, the mothers and friends of the Football and Basket Ball boys entertained them at a six o’clock dinner which was THE POST served in the dining room of the At wood Township High School. The menu was as follows: Lemonade Baked Chicken Dressing Parker House Rolls Mashed Potatoes Green Peas Olives Celery Waldorf Salad Brick Ice Cream Angel Food Cake Nuts Mints Daffodils were given as favors. After the dinner, the doors were opened to the general public and an excellent program was given. CElti' jFrrsluunit -party Friday night. April 1. 1921. the Freshmen entertained the upper classmen and faculty with a kid” party, and since it was also April Fool’s Day, some classy stunts were pulled on the upper classmen including some of Dignified Seniors.” A prize was given to the best dressed couple, which was a large box of candy,” the candy being rocks, as an April Fool joke. The prize was won by Arthur Maxeyand Clara Hawkins, lor being the most childish acting kids The Freshmen treated us royally and afrer an exciting time of various games, served to ham sandwiches, lemonade and wafers (Campfire Initiation The Aktatci Campfire Girls held their annual initiation parry, October 1st, at the home of Madeline Pierson at Pierson About thirty girls met at Grace Roloson’s and here they dressed the girls who were to be initiated, in gay costumes. When they arrived at Pierson, each one was taken to the store to buy candy. The new Campfire Girls entertained the old members for some time with a stunt show. After the initiation a ceremonial meeting was held. Refreshments of sherbet and wafers were served. Junior-Senior IIIchirr lioast On Tuesday night. October 19th. the Juniors entertained the Seniors and faculty at a weiner roast held in Harshbarger’s woods. Everyone left the school building at about 6:30 and drove out in cars. cEhe .IJmttnr-Senior Jiecepttiut The Juniors entertained the Seniors at the annual reception. May 5. 1921. The A. T. H. S. gym was cleverly decorated in red and white, the Senior colors. Never before has the old gym looked so beautiful and we certainly hand it to the Juniors for their work. The evening was spent in victrola music and a grand march took place which was led by the two presidents of the two classes About ten o’clock, luncheon was served which consisted of Chicken Sandwiches Fruit Sandwiches Pineapple Salad Olives Ice Cream Angel Food Cake Date Sticks Punch Several toasts were proposed They were as follows: A Toast To the Seniors” William Braithwaite. To the Color of the Class Flower Madeline Pierson. To the Petals” Dorothy Smith. To the Stem”- Henry Wilson. The Training of the Flower’’ Miss Dare. American Beauty roses, the Senior flowers, were given as favors. Cantu If in' Cm-Is Top Row Hazel Clayton. Pearl Harshbarger, Ruth Harshbarger, Vera Johnson. Elizabeth Edmondson, Opal Monroe, Alta Quick. Second Row —Opal Davis, Alta Nixon, Ada Hall, Rena Quick. Ruth Hendrickson, Hulda Greve Jessie Hendrickson, Flossie Buxton, Gueneile Dukeman, Helen Quick, Madeline Pierson, Esther Harshbarger. Third Row —Mabel Edmonson, guardian Aktatei Camp; Blanche Van Vleet. Cleone Rose, Mina O’Brien, Dorothy Smith. Margaret Storey, Mary Hofsas, Stella McConnell. Lillian Bowman, Lora Dare, guardian Nawakwa camp. Bottom Row Tiana Dragoo, Helen Ware. Norma Hussey, Anna Weatherford, Grace Roloson, Mina Peters, Louise Burke. Clara Hawkins, Ena Sutton. THE POST llhc (Eamp iFire For many years the boys of America had had an organization called the Boy Scouts,” but not until March 17th, 1912, was such an organization given to the girls. It was Mrs. Luther Gulick who first thought of it She had a desire to meet the needs of her own daughters and their friends, so she started a private camp, and finally it was formed into a national organization, The Camp Fire. This organization, which is open to all girls of the High School, is made up of those who want to make life just as splendid as possible. It is an army of girls who do things. It seeks to make the homely task contribute to the joy of every day life. Fire is the symbol ol the Camp for around it the first homes were built. The Camp Fire stands not only for the homes but for the genuineness and simplicity of the out-doors. “Wo-he-lo” is the watch-word. It is made up of the first two letters of Work, of Health and of Love. The law of Camp Fire is Seek Beauty Give Service Pursue knowledge Be trustworthy Hold on to Health And be Happy. In seeking beauty the aim is not to acquire a beautilul face but an erect and well-built body, and more than that, a splendid character. If one looks for beauty, all the ugly things of life disappear and only the beautiful are left. It is every girl's desire to acquire knowledge, and in the Campfire this desire is intensified. Many beads and honors are given to girls for memorizing certain standard selections and readings. In this way it encourages them to strive for more knowledge. Giving service is another aim of this organization. When a girl starts to do anything she should go into it body, mind and soul, for if she does it half heartedly she will not accomplish anything. To be trustworthy is a great standard of the Camp Fire, for above all things, we should never fail to keep a promise. Health is what all Camp Fire Girls strive for, as health is the basis of all future happiness and success. We should glorify work for work is what we have to if we wish to make a success in life. One way to glorify work is to do it well. Success is like a mountain and work is the road by which we climb. The history of work is the history of mankind; glorify it and it will glorify you. In being happy we make others happy, for happiness is like sunshine The Camp Fire issues various honors for work or household work There is a bead for each bit of housework which is done. In this way household duties become a pleasure not a task. Then by offering honors for health craft, hand craft, nature lore, business, patriotism and camp craft, the girls are encouraged to enter wider fields of life. The Camp Fire presents many phases—to some social life, to others the life of great out-doors. Then again there are those to whom the ritual and ceremony make the strongest appeal The girls take hikes and go camping and in this way they learn to share to work together. They learn team work and fellowship with each other. It shows a democratic spirit for all girls are eligible. It is a great benefit to the community for it encourages the spirit of co-operation. By Ena Sutton 24. THE POST We want what we want when we want it A. T. H. S. Miss Jones. “Stoughton, would you rather meet a beautiful young lady while out on a hunt or just out walking? ’ Stoughton. “It wouldn't make much difference to me ” Miss Davenport. “Now be careful Arthur, that you do not stumble on to anything that will explain.” Arthur. “It is lobe-shaped like a square.“ Clark has a new laugh. We wonder where he got it? Mina. Up at our house.” Stoughton. “Address for letter in English.” Do Little, Rust More and Co. 9.999 Tin Can Avenue, Drybone, Arizona. Miss Jones. “Nobody but negroes have the name of OeorgeWashington. Stoughton. “What makes the leaves turn red in the winter?” Lillian. “They’re blushing to think how green they’ve been all summer.” Hank S. “What kind of a dog do you like best?” Wayne. “Hot dog.” William. “Why do words have roots?” Leonard. “So the language can grow I guess.” He. I am going to kiss you on the forehead.” She. “If you do. you will get a bang in your mouth. Famous last lines: “We had a blow-out.” You musta had’a lot’a practice since the last time.” THE HOST Miss Hamer. “Kenneth in finding the equal number of degrees in any angle how would you do it? Kenneth, I wouldn’t do it.” Miss Davenport. ‘‘Now I've lost one of my corks.” Miss Jones. How was Duncan killed?” Cecil. ‘‘He was stabbed in his sleep.” Miss Jones. Where?” Leslie H. Macbeth is basted on the prophecy of the witches. Mary Hofsas to Shoe Clerk. “I want some shoes for gym.” Shoe Clerk. How old is Jim? Leonard E. The stomach is lined with a serious membrane. Miss Jones. Paul give us an example of an interrogative sentence. Paul. Who has a date with you tonight?” Blanche V. I have candy on my nose and hands.” I had a dream Of a sapphire sea From a bridge 01 pearls. In the summer sunset My idea of Perfection was Close beside me. Her love lighted Eyes looking Into my Horned rimmed glasses. A zone Of sweet bells. Round the waist Of some Fair Indian dancer Were ringing And singing Then I awoke. The bells were Still ringing. I reached over And turned them off Oh — hum. Jack. I suppose you hatch these chickens yourself?” Alta. No, we have the hens do that.” Margaret. What’s the difference between, have bought some flowers, and, will buy some flowers?” Percy. Oh, about five dollars and a half.” He. Won’t you let me see your palm, 01i e?” She. Not on your life, buoy! Didja ever see: Stoughton come into the assembly without making a loud noise walking on his heels? Raymond Robinson dance? Hugh walk home with Cleone? Mary without curls? Daisy without a new letter? Miss Edmonson without her shadow. Miss Dare? Margaret with her geometry? Irene as she drew her little brother out from under the davenport. It’s the little things that tell. Prof to Soph. “What happened in 1848?” Sophomore. Columbus discovered America.” THE HOST Miss Jones. “Did you ever see anyone walk in their sleep?” Mina P. “Yes, I have . Miss Jones. “How did they look?” Mina P. I never noticed.” When asked the function of the county clerk, Madeline said: “They grant marriage licenses; that is the most important.” Dukeman to Roscoe Long ”i've been etherized once.” Roscoe. “That's nothing.” Grace Roloson. Dicken’s mother was a story teller! Roscoe Long. My buggy is hard to pull.” Mary Schable (in the buggy.) I wonder why?” Cecil Edmonson (in geometry.) Any figure is similar it it has equal sides and equal correspondence.” It was suggested by some one that the jokes in this department be printed on tissue paper so that more of the people would be able to see through them. Ode to Eari Dick There was once an Irishman gay, Whose hair was long and quite red. It forced him to cough So he had it cut off And fed it to horses for hay. Time Certainly Have Changed A hundred years ago today When wilderness was here A man with powder in his gun. Went out to hunt the deer But tilings have changed since then And on a different plan: The dear with powder on her face Goes out and hunts the man! Dot. Wayne, who mussed your hair up?” Wayne. It was always that way.” Miss Davenport. Carl, if you don’t get to work, this period will soon be over.” Carl. Have you seen my book? It had Daisy Dobbs in it.” Miss Jones What are some of Shakespeare's works?” Henry W ”1 don't know.” Miss Jones. What are some of the works you studied when you were a Freshman?” Henry W. 0 —A Ivanhoe. Digestion as Traced by Leonard E. Through the lips. Over the longue Down the throat. Past the lungs. Cheer up stomach, here I come! Miss Rhodes Oh Dear! I do wish you people had had Art last year.” Miss Dare. Raymond, name a book written by George Elliot.” Raymond. Tale of Three Cities.’’ Miss Davenport There is nothing attached to it except the style. Carl T. “What is the latest? Miss E. We have reports from Leopard Spots this moring.” Mary H No, Melting Pot. Harold Stevens (in English III.) “Have you a ruler so that I can measure the feet in this poetry?” THE HOST Miss Davenport. “What is a vacuum?” Willie. “I know what it is. I have it in my head, but I can’t explain.” Miss Hamer. “Leslie, where's your mind this morning? You haven’t been doing anything but just sitting there.” Leslie. “It's down in room 12. May I go get it? Miss E. (in Civics.) “Where are marriage licenses granted? Pupil. “I haven’t found out yet. Bookseller. “This arithmetic will work at least halt your problems.” Earl Dick. “I’ll take two please. It you hang around the hallways. If you laugh upon the stairs. If you gabble in assembly. Or couple off in pairs. You’d better be mighty careful And keep your eyes bugged out Prof. Sutton sure will get you If you do not watch out! Arnold. “It's hot in here.” Miss Davenport. “It will be hotter in a minute if you don't settle down. Carl Jones. “Pal did you hear what they’ve been telling on me?” Pal. “No, what? Carl. They said I asked that little Bowman girl for a date last night. Pal. “Did you? Carl. No but I sat by her at the play.” Miss Davenport “Claude if a man was to jump from a moving train, would he land directly opposite from the place where be jumped? ’ Claude. It is according to which way the wind was blowing. Miss E “What if the jury does not decide?” Vera. They would have to get a new Jersey.’’ Elby. Miss Davenport, they are closing a lot of public parks these days. Miss D “Why?’’ Elby. The grass is shooting, the trees are leaving, and the flowers all have pistils. Miss Jones “What did you say Max? You talk so much you don’t know what you do say.” Sophomore “Where did you get that bump on your head? Smart Preside. 0. that's where a thought struck me. Miss D. “If rain falls does it ever get up again? ‘ Beulah C Of course in dew time.” Miss Jones. What is the plot of the Ancient Mariner. William L “The plot of the story of the “Ancient Mariner, is about a ship whose crew is dead and floating about on the sea at will, while an alabaster visits the ship every day. Miss Hamer. “Cecil if your father would give you ten dollars today and a dollar tomorrow, what would you have? Cecil. A fit. Miss Dare. Give the principal parts of speak. Wayne. Speak, spike, spoke. The conscientious Freshman work To get their lessons tough The Sophomores shirk, the Juniors flunk The Seniors—Oh. they bluff. Hank. Say Harry, do you know why you haven’t got red hair? Harry H. No why?’ Hank. Because solid ivory never rusts. Leonard E Will Mr. Sutton be back after dinner? Dorothy. “No that’s what he went out for. A word to the wise is sufficient— which is, “Don’t lead an empty life. There is nothing in it. Corr � -)oo Occvrrenc? a bask?! boll 3' Eohlei o.Tijfo 9 rr tt t n 9ht? W tiu n oi� 'b«i 1 hqve ioStvtg! To d(j vA kom m u Concern our respectively lH ? faculty 5‘joed, ri) o rd H s U Ca Jone-P e(n ftgiK puf f-CocTe Woia $ oy? o -it of $-fy le REMEMBER 1325— ’ i7 i K piy 'i fEHRiQLE IT 0u6HT1O at UrofPt � ! I nd |aa Ta e The Hint I HILlASil THE POST (Cnli'niutr August 30. School begins. 31. Everybody at work. It is the same old grind. S EFT EM 0 BK 1. Coach sick. 2. Raymond Robinson tries to rep- resent human fly called to office. 3. First call for football 6. Joe Baker runs taxi Madeline chief occupant. 7. Cecil Edmondson dismissed from class-first time this year 8 Henry Stirrett (absent mindedly) hugs Margaret Storey ir� English class. 9. “Babe Maxey gets four teeth knocked out in football. 10. Camp Fire hike all girls in H S. invited. 13. Cooking girls had sticky jelly 14. Fall Festival booster trip 15. Rain! Rain! Rain! 16. Robinson again tries to scale school building. 17. First Mothers’ club. Freshmen initiation. 20. Coach keeps chapel. 21. Dismissed for the Festival. 27. Festival over. Everybody settled. 29 Cold! Cold! Cold! Too much cold and not enough coal 30. Staff election lor the Post. (October 1 First Plutonian Liteiary Society Program. 4. Camp Fire Initiation 5. Freshies break the record for noise. 6. Girls get theirs sweaters mixed 7. Freshmen start color rush. 8. No school Teachers’ meeting 11 Elby has an injured toe. 12 Earl Dick writes Madeline a note. 13 Madeline writes Earl a note 14. Mr. Sutton expostulates. 15. Juniors review English after school. 18. Boys! please don’t chew paraffin after school. 19. “Hashie” falls down stairs. THE HOST 20. Weiner roast. 21. Everybody happy! No school Friday. 25 Madeline has a black eye. 26. Laverne eats pink pills in school. 27. Miss Hiatt has a new pencil. 28. Laverne gets sent from English class. 29. Wrytonian Literary Society Pro- gram. 18. Wayne and Henry S. visit gym class 22 Too much Sunday. 23. Camp Fire Play. Opal Davis bobs her hair 24. Football pictures taken. 25. Thanksgiving. 30. Blanche falls down stairs then down off the bleachers. 31. Dot and Manaugh trade sweaters. ft 0 A A Vo 1 Start Public Speaking Play Practice 2. Election Day - Republican Land- slide. 3. Riggsie presents Mary a box of Cherry Cocktails. 4. Pep meeting Oakland foot-ball game. 5. Camp Fire girls take agency lor “Country Gentleman”. 8. Martha Powell joins A. T. H. S. 9. Cooking Girls serve their first breakfast. 10. Ag. II class on a field. 11. “Wink” falls into disfavor with Miss Jones - sent from class. Armistice Day. 12. Banquet for soldiers held in gym- nasium. 15. Guenelle gets note from Russell. 16. General report of the boyseating pie. 17. English -gets a scolding. jRpcember 1. Arnold makes face at the teacher. 2. K. L Mathews visits school. 6. Beginning of educational week 7. Watch your English. Don’t say “kid.” 8. Margaret called on to put her chewing gum in the waste basket. 9. Harry Hofsas had to walk across the room without kicking his heels on the floor. 10. Visitors at school. Atwood wins in the basketball game with Snelbyville. jJP. PE CEMB FV 14 Counting the days until Xmas 15. Elby Stark falls off his chair in Zoology. 16. Still counting. 17. Counting some more. 18. Candy sale. 20. Everything goes wrong for Mary 21 THE POST Madeline likes to look around and smile at Harold. 22. Everybody is busy. 23. Wrytonians give Xmas program School out! Merry Xmas. 3. See the new Xmas presents. 4. Lena J. and Glen R visit school. 6. First appearance of boys' quar- tet. 7. Miss Rhodes, This tea is strong enough to knock a man down . 10. Robinson goes to sleep in the assembly. 11. Hot lunch in kitchen. 12 What’s your deportment? High school orchestra piays during chapel. 14. Farmers institute in the gym. 18-19. Semester examanations. 20. Review! 21. Mothers' Club. 24 Beginning of second semester. 25. Cleone’s hair fails to curl because it rained. 26. Public Speaking play. • 27. Miss Edmonson sick. No history classes. 28. Basketball boys go to Tuscola. They won the game. 30. Harold Stevens is dismissed from English class. Jfehrnarg 1 Miss Edmonson's telephone call. 2. Mr. Ground Hog saw his shadow it he wasn’t blind. 3 Lillian in history class said, Alli-ge-haney Mts. 4. Loren Meece visits school. 7. Mr. Sutton’s advice on flirting. 8. Receive semester report cards 9. Another lecture on D's. 10. Earl Dick- Saxaphone Sam 11. Helen Ware has an abundance of curls. 14. Elby S. fell off the chair in Botany class. 15. Eula Brown: Papa said . 16. Percy had to throw his gum in the waste basket. 17. Eula B.’ Mamma said. 18. Double Literary Society program. 21. Helen Quick returns to school after being out for six weeks. 22. Laverne has the mumps. 23. Robinson tight rope walks around the hot beds. 24 Mina must have fallen in the flour barrel. 25. Camp Fire Program. 28. Claude Ware becomes ill. THE POST 1. Henry Stirett wears bright red ear rings. 2. Heinie gets his desk cleaned out. 3. Miss Hamer falls down stairs. 4. Inauguration Day. 3. Willie-the clown. 8 Cream pufts, a failure. 9. Wilmina Cordis sure likes biscuits. She doubled the recipe in cooking class. 10. Tournament begins. 14 Martha Powell is sent from French class. 15. Some one put a bird in Blanche V's desk and a biscuit in Henry's desk. IB. Cirls take Teachers' exam. 18 Literary Society spring program. 21. Everybody sports a flower. 22. Community supper lor Athletic boys over five hundred present. 23. Mr. Sutton attends conference. “When the cat is away the mice play. 24 “Dinger has his hair marceiled. 28 Miss Dare returns from Peoria. 29. First call for Track. 30. A slim Senior class. Seniors go to Tuscola for pictures. 31 Smith-Hughes inspector here. April 1. Freshman Party. 4 Guenelle goes to sleep in the assembly. 5. Botany Field Trip. 6 Manaugh and Parsons make usual tours to room 11. 7. Dinner is served in the kitchen. 8. Heinie joins club of Manaugh and Parsons. 11. Lillian escaped from the movies. 12 Minstrel show. 13. Lecture in Chapel. 14. Madeline Pierson entertains with laughter. 25 Harold Stevens swallows his chewing gum. 18. Senior Play practice begins. 19. Martha Powell back to school again. 20. Hanson is kept busy drawing pictures on the back of scrap books. 21. Everyone is sleepy. 22. Earl sports a new green cap. 23. Arnold Short stumbles over everyone’s feet when walking down the aisle. 25 Miss Phillips on the cross list 26 Harry punctured ceiling in a sham battle. THE POST 27. Pictures for the Post. 28. Lillian has a new voice. 29- Presentation of “The Captain of Plymouth.” A howling success. ■MA y 2. Lena Jumper visits A. T H. S. 3. Inter-class Track Meet. 4. Much whispering among t he Juniors. I wonder why? 3. Junior and Senior reception. 6. Everybody off for Charleston track meet. 9. English IV notebooks become fat over the week end. 10. Earl would be pretty good looking if it wasn't for his recent hair cut. 11 Open House, everyone is invited to attend school and eat some sherbet. 12. Discovered a large mirror in B. V’s. desk. 13 County Meet at Monticello—Atwood returns victorious. 16. General Reaction—Monticello and Millikin too great a strain. 17. Mary and Margaret changed dresses. 18. Senior finals. 19. History picnic out under the big Elm tree. 20. Prospective Superintendent Board meeting. Wonder what the results will be? 21. Freshman Sophomore party at J. L. Harshbarger’s. 23. Ag. Boys plant corn. 24. Lower classmen finals begin. 25. Last Cram before the last Exam. 26. Last Campfire meeting. 27. Class play. 29. Baccalaureate. 30. Commencement. Jfiwtbnll (Team 192L1 I Top Row— Henry Stirrett, Wayne Reeder, Keith Kimmel, Stoughton Reeder, Neil Reedy. Elby Stark. Arnold Short, Richard Harshbarger, Laverne Manaugh. Second Row- Henry Wilson, Richard Riggs. Hugh Harshbarger, Percy Hofsas. Hasket Hall (Team Laverne Manaugh, Wallace Wiley, Stoughton Reeder, Carl Merritt, Richard Riggs Henry Wilson. (Captain;) Hugh Harshbarger, Percy Hofsas. Wayne Reeder, Paul Offenstein, Richard Harshbarger, Elby Stark, Neil Reedy. •physical (Training Class Top Row -Miss Jones, Instructor; Tiana Dragoo, Hazel Clayton, Vera Johnson, Grace Bushell, Daisy Dobbs Second Row—Dorothy Smith, Clara Hawkins, Alta Nixon, Olive Buxton, Flossie Call, Ada Hall, Esther HarshbarUer Stella McConnell, Helen Ware, Beulah Collins. Third Row Hazel Wilkerson, Huldah Greve, Ruth Hendrickson, Guenelle Dukeman, Bertis Utsler, Rena Quick Bottom Row -Blanche Van Vleet, Agnes Meece, Norma Hussey, Nina O'Brien, Anna Weatherford, Wilmina Cordts Ena Sutton, Louise Burke, Opal Monroe, Opal Davis. THE POST JFuothall School began Monday, August 31, and on the first week the Football squad was called to repon. So many candidates were called for the first practice that there was hardly enough equipment for all. For two weeks Coach Hanson drilled us on the first principles of the game, such as tackling, blocking, punting, charging and running with the ball. It was exceedingly hot at first, but hard work put us in good condition. With the beginning of the third week signals were given out, and the teams were able to line up for the drill. Then followed the scrimmages every night, with the first team driving at the seconds. In tiiis way the regulars got practice both on offense and defense. The team was slow to round into shape, as nearly two-thirds of the squad were new men and had never played against competition from another school. Then to make matters worse, Edmondson, captain-elect, was declared physically unfit after taking a doctor’s examination. Besides being a severe loss to the team, this necessitated electing a new captain. This was done and Elby Stark, our speedy quarterback,got the job. Later in the season Stark was forced to stop playing because of injuries and Hugh Harshbarger acted as captain for the remainder of the season. From twenty-six the squad dwindled in number so that toward the end of the season, there were never any more than seventeen out at any practice. This lack of a second team to scrimmage against proved to be a great handicap. Those of the substitutes that did slick should be com- mended for their splendid work. When we think of the season’s games, we are quite proud of the work, lor the results prove the fact that our team knows how to stick to a hard task. Much credit is due Coach Hanson for the success in building up so finished a team against odds. THE SCORES Areola_______ 20 Tuscola______6 Sullivan_____ 0 Bement . 0 Oakland . 6 Atwood______ 0 Atwood______14 Atwood______40 Atwood ____ 21 Atwood_____ 13 Total... 32 88 Average score 6. 18 Areola 20 - Atwood 0 At Atwood The teams were equally matched and played for three-quarters without either team scoring. Then in the fourth period, the Atwood machine slipped a few cogs, and Areola registered their three touchdowns in the last six minutes of the play. At this time the team seemed to lose all its pep and was unable to hold its rivals. Tuscola 6—Atwood 14 At Atwood This game was a good one and a hard fight for both sides, but Atwood THE POST had the best team beyond a doubt. Tuscola had some very clever plays and pulled a trick formation for its only touchdown. The team made a decided improvement over its showing in the previous game, having decidedly more pep” with which to finish the game. Sullivan 0 Atwood 40. At Atwood In this one sided game, Atwood started of( with a rush and had a touchdown after only a few minutes of play. Numerous forward passes which brought long gains were used. Sullivan was completely swamped but they had a better team than the score indicates. Bement 0 Atwood 21. At Bement The Bement team was heavier and faster than Atwood’s but they didn’t have the necessary punch to score when they got the chance The Bement field was soft and spongy, making a fast game impossible This caused open field running on both sides to be slow. Atwood was superior in all departments of the game and when they got Hose to the goal they were always strong enough to go through for the touchdown. Oakland 6 Atwood 13. At Atwood This was the last game played in our 1920 season, and was a very happy climax. Oakland was said to have the best team in this part of the state, but it was no match for the fast orange and black squad, trained to the minute by Coach Hanson. Atwood’s strongest department was line plunging. The team uncorked a series of trick plays that kept Oak land guessing all the time. THE POST ■(Basket Skill The Orange and Black Basket Ball squad began practicing the week after Thanksgiving. Because of the fact that the football season had ended so abruptly, the players obtained the necessary rest between the two sports and were ready to begin practice early. Only twelve men reported for the first week, but as the season progressed the squad grew larger. From sixteen to eighteen players were out in suits every night, and all were given hard work outs. The first two nights of practice were devoted to shooting baskets; later, teams were lined up in scrimmage, signals were given out, and work began in earnest. In the two weeks before the first game the team developed rapidly. In electing the Captain Wilson was chosen to lead the squad in the battles of the season. The first few games were easy, and Atwood romped away with them in a manner pleasing to the fans. The team displayed great form. The fellows fought hard throughout each contest, and gave all they had to win, but they lost several games during the season through inability to hit the basket consistently. In the tournament the team displayed unusual ability, and surprised even close followers of the dope. Had Atwood been as lucky as Decatur in drawing an easy schedule, she would undoubtedly have won the title. THE SCRAPS Shelbyville 13—Atwood 25 At Atwood Playing a classy brand of basket ball. Atwood easily defeated Shelbyville in the opening game of the season. The Orange and Black squad out played their rivals throughout the game, and at no time were the scores close enough to be dangerous. The whole visiting aggregation put up a clever exhibiton of passing and shooting, and played a hard, clean brand of basket ball Hume 16 -Atwood 24 At Hume This was a rough game but Atwood won in spite of the etude tactics used by our opponents. Hume’s gymnasium was very small, and Atwood’s team was handicapped as it had been accustomed to playing on a larger floor. This made the open style of offense that Atwood had practiced almost impossible. With the beginning of the second half. Hume made a desperate rally, bui this was soon stopped and the Atwood team settled down to the steady playing, which kept the lead for them throughout the rest of the game. THE POST Sullivan 13—Atwood 26 At Atwood Suillvan started off with a rush and had five points to their credit before Atwood got a basket. Finally Atwood got started and from then on through the entire first half, neither team had a decided advantage. The first half ended 8-8. Atwood outweighed Sullivan several pounds to the man, hut the visitors were extremely fast. They shot well at the baskets, dribbled the ball cleverly, and passed accurately. Almost the entire squad got a chance to help our southern rivals, and thus Coach Hanson was able to see what the younger players could do under fire. Hume 14 Atwood 11 At Atwood This being the night of our double header, Coach Hanson had to divide the squad for the two games. For some reason the team that played Hume did not get a good start. Tire passing was faulty and they failed to hit the basket. Tire score at the end of the first half was 4-4. An entirely fresh team was sub-sittuted towards the last of the game, but it was too late, and Hume won in spite of all resistance. Bement20 Atwood 29 At Atwood Immediately after the Hume game, Atwood came back on the floor for the second battle and gained their revenge. The team was fighting mad and made 12 points before Bemcnt scored. They kept this up throughout the game, and at no time was the score especially threatening. The Bement team was heavy and played a hard game, but they were no match for the speedy Orange and Black squad. Clinton 39—Atwood 10 At Clinton Westerholt of Clinton was too much for the Atwood team and Clinton took the game. However, it may be said that they had to fight for it, for Atwood put up a hard game. The floor was rather narrow and Atwood’s five-man defense worked effectively. Consequently Clinton had to bang at the basket from long range. Newman 11—Atwood 19 At Atwood Because of the fact that Atwood played Clinton and Newman on the same night, the squad was divided so that both teams might have the greatest strength possible. Clinton was known to be the hardest team and consequently the best men were sent to tfiat city. The game with Newman was a real scrap, however, as the teams were very evenly matched. Atwood fought all the time and displayed real basket ball. The Newman players were a great deal larger than Atwood’s but the locals outclassed their neighbors on the east. More double games of this kind should be scheduled, as it gives the entire squad a chance to get in action. THE POST Tuscola 9—Atwood 28 At Tuscola The Atwood wrecking crew added another victory to its record by downing its rival on the east. The game was rough and a great many unnecessary fouls were made by both sides. Tuscola got the first basket of the contest and incidentally this was also their last, their other counters being from foul throws. The entire squad of eleven men who made the trip had the privilege of participating in the slaughter. Maroa 38 Atwood 31 At Maroa Atwood started off early in the game and at the end of the first quarter led 29-27. It was almost a nightmare when Maroa again took the lead at the end of the game. The ceiling of the Maroa gymnasium is considerably lower than Atwood’s and consequently a great many of Atwood’s long shots were stopped short of the basket. Atwood’s defense did not work as thoroughly as it should, and did not stop the open style of offense used by Maroa. Chrisman 16—Atwood 37 At Chrisman This was one of the fastest and cleanest games of the season. Chrisman had a very fast team, but they were too light to cope with the huskies from Atwood. Not many points were made in the first quarter, the score being 5-3 in favor of Atwood. The Orange and Black squad led at hall time 16-8 and and again at the end of the third quarter 27-11. Chrisman had a wonderful offensei but their defense was poor, and Atwood was allowed to score almost at will. Sullivan 10—Atwood 19 At Sullivan The Orange and Black squad earned this victory and the outcome was doubtful until the very last. The score at the end of the first quarter was 6-6. The score stood 8-8 until the last minute of the second quarter when Atwood added a basket from near the center of the floor. In the second half Atwood scored ten points, allowing the Red and While team to gel only two points. Newman 14—Atwood 1 At Newman While one-half of the Atwood squad was at Sullivan the other half was in Newman to meet the team from that village. The Newman gymnasium was quite small, and, being used to a larger floor, the Atwood team was seriously handicapped. When the Atwood team shot at baskets, even when shooting at fouls, the ball hit the ceiling and fell short. The same team that was defeated at Newman played Newman when that team visited this city early in the season and gave them a sound drubbing. Consequently the defeat in the latter game is no indication of the comparative strength of the two teams. THE POST Bemenl 21 — Atwood 19 At Bement This battle ended in the most heart breaking defeat of any game this season. In the closing stages of the game the score stood 17-19 in favor of Atwood. With scarcely two minutes of play remaining, Bement took a sudden spurt and shot two long baskets in succession The game was brought to a sudden and all too abrupt close. The defeat is no disgrace, as Bement had a team which displayed a great deal of ability. The rivalry between the two teams was intense and each was keyed up to the breaking point. Maroa 21—Atwood 20 At Atwood This was one of the most spirited games on the local floor this season Both teams played hard and fast, and the fans were treated to some real basket ball. Maroa caged the first basket and maintained the lead until the last quarter, when Atwood took a spurt and forged ahead. The score stood 20-18 in the final stages of the game, when Maroa added a free throw and a field goal. Their sudden burst of speed in the last four or five minutes of play was too much for the locals. Atwood excelLd in team work, but again they failed to hit the basket consistently. Had the Atwood scoring machine been able to show its usual form, the result would have been much different. THE TOURNAMENT Playing a fast brand of basket ball. Coach Hanson's Orange and Black squad fought their way into third place in the District Tournament held March 10, 11 and 12. The Decatur Tournament was considered by competent critics to be one of the three strongest districts in the state. Decatur won the right to represent this section in the Slate Tournament. Clinton rook second place, Atwood third place, and Bement fell into fourth place. The showing made by the team in this tournament was very pleasing and we are justly proud in having so strong a team to represent the school. The games: Maroa 4 Atwood 39 After being beaten twice this season by the fast Maroa team, Atwood came back and gave them a sound drubbing in their first game. The Maroa aggregation was decidedly off' form and Atwood played rings around them. Atwood shot baskets at random while their defense was almost perfect. Maroa being held to a single basket and a free throw in the last half. Because of the long lead, an almost entirely new team was substituted, so that the players might get as much rest as possible for the future games. Lincoln 10 —Atwood 26 Following the Maroa game Friday afternoon, Atwood again took the floor at 8:30 in the evening against Lincoln. THE POST Although a little more strenuous, the game was practically a repetition of the listless contest played in the afternoon. Lincoln had a good team, and appeared to be strong in their afternoon game, but they couldn’t produce the goods when they struck the Orange and Black squad. Atwood again made many substitutions in order to rest the team that started the game. Clinton 22—Atwood 12 Clinton defeated Atwood in one of the hardest fought games of the tournament. It may be unsportsmanlike to say it, but Clinton was favored by the referee’s decisions throughout the contest. Added to this, Atwood had hard luck in shooting baskets, missing many easy chances. The Atwood team was handicapped by injuries, hut the players fought gamely to the end. It was no disgrace to be defeated by so strong a team, as Clinton was of championship caliber and almost defeated Decatur for title. Bement 17—Atwood 21 In the consolation game Saturday evening, Atwood avenged her fluke defeat of a few weeks previous at the hands of her neighbors on the north. This win pulled the Orange and Black squad into third place in the tournament. and Bement was forced to take fourth place. Bement got the jump at the start of the game, and at the end of the first quarter led 7-1. The rush was soon stopped and Atwood started to play in earnest. The team hit its stride and led at half time 11 9. Both teams were worn out from their contests in the afternoon, and consequently did not play their best brand of basket ball. THE POST i Shelbyville Hume______ Sullivan . _ Hume Bement Clinton Newman _ Tuscola___ Maroa_____ Chrisman_ Sullivan Newman Bement. . . Maroa . _ BASKET BALL SCORES 13 Atwood_______________________25 16 Atwood______________________ 24 13 Atwood______________________ 26 14 Atwood_____________________ 11 20 Atwood 29 39 Atwood_____________________ 10 11 Atwood ____________ . 19 09 Atwood_________________ . 28 38 Atwood____________________ 31 16 Atwood_____________________ 37 10 Atwood ____________________ 19 14 Atwood____________________ 1 21 Atwood______________________19 21 Atwood... __________________ 20 TOURNAMENT Maroa__________________________ 04 Atwood______ Lincoln 10 Atwood_____ Clinton ________________________ 22 Atwood____ Bement_____ 17 Atwood______ Total____________ __ 308 Total A . e Atwood______________ 23 Average Score 0pponents „ 39 26 13 21 398 THE POST (track ntcs This year Atwood has had one ol the strongest Track teams the school has had for many years. The team was well balanced, having strong entries in almost every event. Practically every man tried three or four different events, and thus there was the maximum chance of scoring. There was no especially brilliant star on the team but all were strong in their respective events. Under the careful direction of Coach Hanson, several of the men became proficient in events that they had not thought of trying. The men did not train as hard as they should, or they might possibly have done better. Track work comes at a time when everybody is busy studying for finals or working on various school events and it is difficult for the men to devote much time to practice. Track is the last of the three major sports—football, basket ball, marks a final success to closing the. Athletic season. The Charleston Invitation Meet The Charleston meet was was one of the fastest ever held in this section of the state This may he shown by the fact that five records were broken and several others were nearly equaled. Atwood did not take many points, but vs hen one considers the remark- able competition presented, he feels proud of the strong work displayed by the Orange and Black contestants. Ware was the only point winner, getting six points. He placed second in both the pole vault and the javelin throw. Stark gave a good account of himself in the dashes by placing fifth in the fifty and hundred yard dashes, running broad jump. However, only four places were awarded points. Hugh Harshbarger placed fifth in the low hurdles against a field of very fast men. The County Meet In spite of the fact that the date was Friday, 13, Atwood ran away with the meet held at Monticello for the third consecutive year. The meet was a fast one, and the Atwood contestants had to exert themselves to the utmost in order to count. Atwood scored 39 points besides the relay. Cerro Gordo was the next highest opponent getting 31 points. Bement, who was looked on as a probable winner of the meet, fell into the fourth place. Elby Stark, our speedy littl e dash man, secured 13 points and tied for individual honors with a man from Cerro Gordo. Hugh Harshbarger took 6 points, Claude Ware. 12. THE POST The relay team composed of Harsh-barger, A. Maxey, Gilpin and Stark, put up one of the best races of the day. They won the event with a margin of almost twenty yards, and made a very fast team. Atwood looks forward to winning the county meet next year. The Millikin Intercholastic This was another high class meet as may be seen from the fact that Atwood took only two points. The Orange and Black squad was well represented in the various events, bur the competition was too keen for the men to gain many of the much desired points. Several schools much larger than Atwood, failed to place as high, or show as much class as did the Orange and the Black squad. Claude Ware was the only Atwood contestant to place. He took third in the pole vault, going higher than a great many of the numerous pole vaulters in this section of the state. The other Atwood men ran well in their respective races and were only outclassed after they had done the best they knew how, and had given all their strength in their trials. THE POST Alumni Register CLASS OF ’17 Doty, Mildred. Teacher, Arthur School Phillippe, William. U. S. Navy Stitt, Louis. Undertaker, Rockford CLASS OF '18 Barnhart, Garold. Restaurant, Atwood Brewer, Fred. Student U. of I. Lichtenwalter, Lora. Teacher Country School Muire, Hollace. Home Pinckard, lone. Clerk, Los Angeles Calif. Short, Helen. Mrs Steck Shonkwiler, Mary. Mrs. Barcus Van Vleet, Maude. Clerk, Robinson Burger. CLASS OF '19 Barnhart, Harold. Teacher Country School Bowman, Lillian. Student of U. of I. Call, Ama. Home Downs, Mae. Teacher Country School Harshbarger, Freeda. Mrs. Sunderland Heerdt, Golda. Teacher Country School Howerton, Clifford. Bank Employee, Decatur Edmondson. Virgil. Post graduate A. T. H. S. Meece, I oren. Student U. of I. Randall. Lena. Mrs. Henry Riggs, Paul Edward. Dru ,r Clerk, Decatur Wildman, Leaman. Farmer, Atwood Welker, Wayne, Mechanic, California CLASS OF ’20 Anderson, Ervin. Farmer, Atwood Bowen, Fred. Farmer, Atwood Brewer, El vert. Farmer, Kansas Day, Inscoe. Painter, Atwood Heath, McClain. Standard Oil Co., Decatur .lumper, Lena. Home, At wood Kamm, Blanche. Student U. of I. Kimmel, Ruth. Home on the farm Kimmel, Lloyd. Farmer, Atwood Monroe, Mabel. Home on the farm Moore, Chester. Clerk, San Benito, Tex. O’Loughlin, Grayce. Teacher Country School Quick, Leola. Mrs. Day Reedy, Ethel. Teacher Country School Reeder, Ralph. Farmer, Atwood Scheffer. Sophia. Student U. of I. Stirrett, Blanche. Teacher Country School Willdman, Lora. Home on the farm Wierman, Warren. Student U. of I. HONOR Honor is the cornerstone of human relationship. It is the bond that is paid; the trust revered; the promise kept. 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Tire and Tube Repairing TUSCOLA VULCANIZING CO Phone 13 We Buy What You Want To Sell We Sell What You Want To Buy Quality Service Price We are continually adjusting our Prices Downward, as Market Conditions Change, and when in Need of Anything in Dry Goods Shoes and Groceries We Are Pleased to Show Our Lines We Appreciate Your Paironage Always In The Market For Produce O. A. WEATHERFORD Phone 2 i When You Spend a Dollar Here You Get a Dollar Backi J. G. ROSE Barber Am agent for Robert’s Laundry Dry Cleaning, Springfield, Illinois. ATWOOD GRAIN SUPPLY CO. Grain and Coal Atwood Veterinary Hospital DR. L. P. KEYES ALEXANDER BERCHER Asst. State Veterinarian General Insurance Night Calls Cared for Promptly Phone 53-53x MRS. 0. L. STOREY Millinery and Bazaar Goods Atwood, Illinois S. M. RIGGS Druggist HORTON GRAIN LUMBER CO. 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Our Optical and Jewelry dept’s. are equipped to serve you promptly and efficiently. The First National Bank The State Bank of ATWOOD, ILLINOIS Pierson BP ember i™ FEDERAL RESERVE PIERSON, ILLINOIS .SYSTEM rf “THE BANK OF SERVICE Sporting Goods! The Home of Dependable Merchandise Most Complete Line in Central Illinois Morehouse i Wells THE BOLLMAN GO. STAR STORE Go. Tuscola, III. DECATUR, ILLINOIS Douglas County's Largest Department The Best Grade for the Best Trade' Since 1859 Store Buxton Garage Automobile Accessories Gasoline Oils and Vesta Battery Eancy Groceries and Meats We carry a large stock of Federal and Goodrich Tires Arthur, Illinois G. V. Buxton, Prop. PIERSON. ILL. Atwood Mutual No. 2965 When Quality Counts, We Win! MARTIN STOCK Arthur Shoe Store Shoes for the Whole Family Arthur, Illinois Give Gif's that last for the Graduation, in Jewelry, Watches Wrist Watches Pyraline Ivory Fancy Purses Pearl Beads Sonora Phonographs Emerson Records BRAD — ARTHUR, ILL. 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