Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

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 Q iHip Saamprauy D Ciimun (Cnurara THE large crowds which were in attendance at our lyceum numbers during the past year are evidences of the fact that Avon people appreciate the educa- tional value of such a course. Last year the Literary Societies sold many advance season tickets, thus enab- ling us to secure our choice among the many numbers offered and to guarantee a profitable outcome of the course. The first number was presented by the Warwick Male Quartet on November fifth. This very entertaining company gave a varied program of classical, popular, and humorous selections. On January third, the Indian Chief, Tahan, and his company were received by a large and expectant audience which was not disappointed, for the interesting talks by Chief Tahan and Princess Nacoombie as well as the violin solos by the Prin- cess were very entertaining. On January twenty-fourth, Sarah Mildred Wilmer told of her experiences as n reader and entertainer among the soldiers in France. This number was enjoyed by an exceptionally large audience. Dr. Wm. Forkel! gave a very interesting lecture on March nineteenth. His top- ic “The America of Tomorrow”— was treated with exceptional broadmindedness and vision. The course for next year promises to be even better than that of this year. Tom Corwin is a great impersonator, who is said to be able to mock anything from a steam-boat to a dog-fight. He has traveled all over the country and is one of the highest salaried entertainers on the lyceum platform. The Ventians are a quar- tet of musical entertainers who give a musical concert consisting of solos, quar- tets and selections upon stringed instruments. They are well recommended and are the most expensive number of the course. The Ben Hur Entertainers nre a company which gives musical numbers, both instrumental and vocal, as well as

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 alu' Unutitrratui iwUggfcii— w JFtrfllimmt Alpliabpt A is for Algebra, which Naomi does hate, B is for Butler, who often is late; C is for Charles and Clarence, dear little boys; D is for Dale, who never makes noise. E is for Eula, so quiet and fair; F is for Fein, with wavy light hair. G is for Glenn, who comes via “choo choo;” H is for Hectorne and his aunt Hollister too. I is for idleness of which we have plenty; J is for Jackson who claims she is twenty. K is for Klaus with dark brown “lamps,” L is for Louise who copies the vamps. M is for Maurine who flirts all the time; N is for Norris whose first name won’t rhyme. 0 is for order, which the teachers all keep; P is for Pool who seems never to sleep. Q is for quiet in which George delights; R is for rules which keep Henry in, nights. S is for Staggs, a sweet country lass; T is for Townsend who stands high in class. U is for united, like our class of ’23; V is for vim which is us you can see. W is for Woods, star on the gym floor; X is for Exit, over the door. Y is for Young and Yeoman, who sit side by side; Z is for Zada, who each day takes a ride. Now, after much labor, our alphabet’s finished. May the fame of the Freshmen ne’er be diminished.

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(Thr iBiuimrramj H » ' t t------•' ■■• -- 3mi ■ ---- Q readings and impersonations. Dean Lhamon is a noted lecturer who entertaines as well as educates his audiences. Jean Eliot is a reader of world wide fame, who reads plays, novels, or selections. Avon High School solicits the patronage of all its friends for the lyceum course for next year, and promises the public a profitable return for its support and inter- est. ifluatr IN THE year ’20-’21 interest in music was at high-pitch under the leadership of Miss Lourie. The High School Chorus received training in the technicalities of music as well as in singing; while the Glee Club, the first ever established in A. H. S., accomplished some finished work. On special occasions, numbers were ren- dered by the following groups: a double male quartet, two single male quartets, a girl’s double quartet, a girl’s sextet, with Bernadine Mings, Clarence Baker, and Er- nest Heston, as soloists. Drrlamatonj TWO declamatory contests were held on May 9th and 11th to select contestants for the County Meet. Much interest was taken and all the contestants put forth their best efforts to make the contest one long to be remembered. Much credit should be given to the excellent work of directing done by Mrs. N. O. Chrissey of Galesburg. PROGRAM “By the Rule of Contrary”...................................Maude Bell “The Mission of Kitty Malone”...........................Helen Merriman “Wee Willie Winkie”.........................................May Yeoman “Sarah Maud”................................................Sadie Kreps “The Death Disk”........................................Maude Yeoman “The Juvenile Court”........................................Edith Pool “Dora” .....................................................Eula Botkin “The Word”..............................................Naomi Pittman “Naughty Zell”..............................................Anna Gray “Chad” ................................................. Clarence Baker “For Dear Old Yale”.....................................Garland Drake “The Seventh Night”.....................................William Carroll “Pease of the Navy”.....................................Philip Sundberg “How Pinkey Settled an Old Score”...........................Lloyd Pool