Benton Township High School - Scarab Yearbook (Benton, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 138 of the 1926 volume:

THE 1926 SCARAB The Yearbook Published by the Class of 1926 of Benton Township High School Benton, Illinois I’.u i, 1$. Swain ------- Kditor-in-Chief Lkn v Kihsch - - ...............Buxine.sx Mgr. Lkonaki) King..............................Circulation Mgr. I? f) w 3Qf Foreword We place in your hands The Scarab of 1926 as a mirror of the progress of the personalities of Benton Toivnship High School. To fulfill its purpose, it should be more than just a mere collection of print and paper or an inanimate record of a year that is past. May the many memories bound with-in these covers grow even more precious with the passing of years. if Contents opening pages FACULTY SENIOR JUNIOR UNDERCLASSMEN SOCIETY DRAMATICS ATHLETICS ORGANIZATIONS JOKES ff ft' y a mjmI Dedication As a small expression of our sincere appreciation for all she has done to make our High School life enjoyable, we, the Senior Class, dedicate our yearbook To Dorothy Herschhach 6 ]V 7 Board of Education Dr. H. A. VISE, President WILLIAM SOMERS W. LEE TAYLOR E. B. NOLEN EDGAR THOMAS C. C. HANNA Principal 9 —— —-------------------------------------- Faculty FLOYD SMITH Manual Ails Milliken University Benton. Illinois MILDRED SEYMOUR History Oxford College University of Illinois Benton. Illinois ANNA COSGROVE Librarian S. I. N. U. Benton. Illinois JOHN B. DAVIS Stkntt Beloit Collette. University of Illinois Benton. Illinois S232 MARY E. COLCORD Lit in Greenville College. University of Illinois Greenville. Illinois LAURA H. LYTLE HUBERT B. TABOR Enflis 'i Mathematics University of Illinois University of Illinois Byron. Illinois Sullivan. Illinois DOROTHY HERSCHBACH History University of Nebraska Chester. Illinois BYNA HARGROVE History University of Missouri Mount Vernon. Missour MATTIE A. SENSE Home Economics University of Illinois Watseka. Illinois MARY L. HUNTINGTON Science University of Illinois Ladoga. Indiana CLARA BLACKARD French University of Illinois Harrisburg. Illinois MARJORIE BURKHART Home Economics University of Chicago Benton. Illinois 10 Faculty MARION J. MOORE Commeieial University of Illinois Benton. Illinois GLADYS LONG English University of Illinois Watseka. Illinois MARY HART English University of Illinois Benton. Illinois KARL R. NATHO Agtlcultme University of Illinois Danville. Illinois DORIS KINNEMAN English Butler College Goodland. Indiana HELEN HOCHHALTER English Indiana Uni ersity Logansport. Indiana JOHN L. NEWTON Commeieial Bowling Green Business University Benton. Illinois EDITH WHITMER Mathematics Washington University St. Louis. Missouri MARY ALICE KITTINGER I’ht sieal Education University of Nebraska Lincoln. Nebraska ITRA M CHRISTENSEN Science University of Illinois Urbana. Illinois H. GLENN AYRE Mathematic S. I. N. U. Dix. Illinois MABEL VANCE Science Monmouth College Aledo. Illinois MARY ZUA HAZZARD Music Milliken University Ridgefarm, Illinois 11 DAMON AIKEN Thompsonvillc 1. 2. 5. He fears the wiles Of maiden’s smiles.” RAYMOND AIKEN Thompsonvillc 1, 2, .V “What he undertook, he did ” NELLIE ALEXANDER “The kind whose nature never varies” BYFORD BAIN “It is better to be timid than so fresh and rude.” REBA BELL Logan 1.2. 5: Basketball 3. 4. “A jolly fellow, chuck full of fun.” AILEEN JANE BENNETT May Fete 2: Science Club 3; Thalian Literary Society 2. “When all other ( iris you would mss by. she is a girl that would catch your eye! CARTER BRILEY Logan 1, 2. 3; Basketball 3. 4. If silence were golden, I would be a millionaire.'' WALTER BRITTON Ewing Academy I: Debating Club 3: Debating Team 4: Agriculture Club 4: Loyalty Committee 4. He is always ready for argument.” ROBERT BROWN Science Club 3: Philomathian Society 2. “A certain use he had for day To pass the work, and on to day” NONA LEE CALLISON French Club 3: Girls' Athletic Association 3: Philomathian Literary Society 2. “She walks the water like a thing of life and seems to dare the elements of strife.” 7 7 14 Faculty MARION J. MOORE Commeicial University of Illinois Benton, lllinoi GLADYS LONG English University of Illinois Watseka. lllinoi MARY HART English University of Illinois Benton, lllinoi KARL R. NATHO A grlcultuic University of Illinois Danville, lllinoi DORIS KINNKMAN English Butler College GooilanJ. Indiana HELEN HOCHHALTER English InJiana Uni versity Logansport. InJiana JOHN L. NEWTON Commeicial Bom ling Green Business University Benton, lllinoi 7 EDITH WHITMER Mathematics Washington University St. Louis. Missouri MARY ALICE KITTINGER Physical Education University of Nebraska Lincoln. Nebraska TYRA M CHRISTENSEN Science University of lllinoi Urbana. Illinois H. GLENN AYRE Mathematics S. I. N. U. Dix. Illinois MABEL VANCE MARY ZUA HAZZARD Science Music Monmouth College Milliken University AlerJo. lllinoi Rulgefann. Illinois 13 DAMON AIKEN Thompsonvillc 1. 2. 5. Hi fears the idles Of maiden’s sni ties.’’ RAYMOND AIKEN Thompsonvillc 1. 2. 5. “What he undertook, he did.” NELLIE ALEXANDER “The kind whose nature never varies .” BY FORD BAIN It is better to be timid than so fresh and rude REBA BELL Logan 1. 2. 3: Basketball 3. 4. A joIIif fellow, chuck full of fun. AILEEN JANE BENNETT May Fete 2: Science Club 3; Thalian Literary Society 2. When all other ( iris you would pass by, she is a girl that would catch your eye! CARTER BRILEY Logan I, 2. 3; Basketball 3. 4. If silence were golden, I would be a millionaire. WALTER BRITTON Ewing Academy 1; Debating Club 3: Debating Team 4: Agriculture Club 4: Loyalty Committee 4. “He is always ready for argument.'’ ROBERT BROWN Science Club 3: Philomathian Society 2. “A certain use he had for day To pass the work, and on to day.’' NONA LEE CALL I SON French Club 3: Girls’ Athletic Association 3: Philomathian Literary Society 2. “She walks the water like a thing of life and seems to dare the elements of strife.” 14 BROWN CARPENTER Logan 1, 2. 3: “Adam and Eva” 4. “Rare compound of oddity, frolic and fun. Who relished a joke and rejoiced in a pun. 2ELPHA COOK Home Ec. Club 1. 2: Philomathian Literary Society 2. “In silence many things ore wrought. JOHN CRAWFORD Thompsonville 1. 2. 3. “Women delight me not. EARL DARR Ewing Academy 1, 2. “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” CECIL DIXON Thompsonville 1. 2. 3. “A cheerful disposition is a fund of ready capital.” BROSSELL DOTY Home Economics 1. 2: Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Quartet 3. 4: May Fete 1: Debating Club 4; French Club 4: Philomathian Literary Society 3: “What Happened to Jones 3; Adam and Eva 4: Operetta 2. 3, 4; Scarab Staff 4. “Everybody's sweetheart and everybody's pal. RANSOM DOTY Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Football 3. 4. “One who talks little but thinks most ” JEWELL DRAKE Home Ec. Club 1. 2.: G. A. A. 2; Volley Ball 1. 2. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Thalian Literary Society 2: French Club 4. “She wills to win, and win she will” OPAL EASLEY Pep Club 1. 2: G. A. A. 2, 3. 4: Philomathian Literary Society 2: Baseball 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3: Volley Ball 4. “She does her work quietly and without any show.” WALTER EWING Gipsy Rover 1: Philomathian Literary Society 2; Once in a Blue Moon 2: Athletic Association 2. 3: Debating Club 3. 4; Debating Team 3. 4: What Happened to Jones 3: Belle of Barcelona 4; Hi-Y Club 4: Glee Club 3: Boys' Octette 4; Band 2. 3. 4: Orchestra 2. 3. 4: Science Club 3. “Tell us. just what it is like to be so wise. 15 f COLLEEN EDITH UAKK1GU5 Press Club 2: Dramatic Club 1: Science Club 3; May Fete 1; Philomathian Literary Society 2: “Adam and Eva”: Athletic Association. “A lipstick- and a- powder puff, Dancing feet and that’s enough.” FLOYD GASAWAY Football 1, 2. 3. 4: Athletic Association; Basketball 1. 2. 3: Track 1, 2, 3; Ag. Club 3. “Life without sports is not life.” CLAUDE CAYLOR Track 2. 3. 4: Football 3. 4. “Music hath power to soothe the savage beast.” AMOS GRADDY Thompsonville 1. 2. 3; Debating Club 3. 4; Adam and Eva”. “Handsome is as handsome does.” MONT HEARD. JR. Scarab Staff; Basketball 3. 4; Football 4; Press Club 4: Logan 1, 2. 3. “True to his word, his work- and his friends.” FRANCES HICKMAN Dramatic Club 1: Press Club 2: Thalian Literary Society 2: Scarab Stair 3; Science Club 3: What Happened to Jones”; Debating Club 4; Loyalty Committee 4. “In character, in manners, in style, in all things; the supreme excellence is simplicity” FLORENCE JACKSON Home Economics Club 1, 2. 3, 4: G. A. A. L, 2. 3: Basketball 2: Volley Ball 4: Philo-mathian Literary Society 2; Debating Club 3. 4; Shvinala Gimp Fire 4; Operetta 3; Athletic Association 1. 2. “The fair, the chaste and unexpressed is she.” LELA KEEP G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Science Club 3: French Club 4: Wohclo Camp Fire 3. 4: Philomathian Literary Society 2; Home Economics Club 3. 4; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4; Basketball Team 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3: Scarab Staff 4; Athletic Association 2: Debating Club 4; Press Club 3. “Courtesy and sendee arc her best virtues.” ESTHER KELL Wohelo Camp Fire 2. 3. 4: Secretary Class 2; G. A. A. 1. 4; Home Economics Club 2; Student Council 2: Senior Play 4: Scarab Staff 4. “Jolly was she anti a bright girl, too.” OPAL KERN G. A. A. 2, 3; Volley Ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3; Pep Club 2; Debating Club 4: Gcmc-wunac Camp Fire 4. “Her only fault is that she has no faults.” 16 LEONARD KING Indiana I. 2: Debating Club 4: Debating Team 4; What Happened to Jones 3; Adam and Eva 4: Hi-Y 4: Scarab Start 4. “He kids them till, but loves none of them.” FLORENCE L. KIRCHER Athletic Association 2; Home Economics Club 4: Debating Club 4; G. A. A. 4: Plulo-mathian Literary Society 2: Volley Ball Team 4: Basketball Team 4. “A merry smile maketh glad the heart ' LENA KIRSCH Class President 4: Dramatic Club 1: Athletic Association 1: Debating Club 2. 5, 4; Science Club 3: Editor'in-Chief Echo 3; Press Club 3, 4; What Happened to Jones 3: Literary Society 3. “Good natured, busy, atnl a friend to all.’ WILLIAM KIRK Ina 1, 2, 3. “Study is a dreary thing—I wish I knew a remedy” MARTHA LAYMAN Dramatic Club 1; Thalian Literary Society 2: Science Club 3: What Happened to Jones 3: Pr ess Club 3. 4: Debating Club 2, 3. 4: Debating Team 3. 4: Cla' Secretary-Treasurer 4: Loyalty Committee 4. “Depend on me though all the rest have failed you.” DALE LEE Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 3. “For he was a good old scout.” HELEN LEE Home Economics Club 1. 3: French Club 4. She smiles, but says nothing.” VIVIAN G. LOWERY “Words are great but silence is greater.” RAYMOND McENDREfc Athletic Association 2; Track 2, 3, 4. “Girls?—Ilah !! DOROTHY McKEMIE Uncle Dick's Mistake 1: French Club 2. 3: G. A. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; May Fete 1: Philo-mathian Literary Society 1. A happy smile makes things worth while” 17 ROBERT McKEMIE Baseball 1; Basketball 2; Agriculture Club 1; Athletic Association 2. “By diligence he wins his way LUCILLE MACH I ELS Dramatic Club 1: Athletic Association 1; Press Club 3, 4: Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3: Thalian Literary Society 2; Class Play 1. 2, 3, 4; French Club 4. Dance and the world dances with you.” R. RUDOLF MALONE McLcansboro 1, 2; Philornathian Literary Society 2; Science Club 3; Band 3, 4; French Club 4: Hi-Y 4. “A clown can make anyone laugh, if he so desires’' PAUL MANIS Ewing Academy 1; Debating Club 3, 4; Debating Team 3, 4; Press Club 3. 4: Operetta 3, 4; “What Happened to Jones 3; Boys” Quartet 4. “Ambition knoivs no rest ” ROSCOE C. MOONEY HAM Basketball 4; Track 3, 4: Tennis 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Hi-Y 4; Business Manager Echo 4: Thalian Literary Society 3; Press Club 4: French Club 4. Oh, let me live my own and die so too, To live and die is all I have to do.” DOROTHY N. MOORE Dramatic Club 1: Thalian Literary Society 2; Science Club 3: Scarab Stall 4; Athletic Association 1, 2. Cheerfulness and goodness are the off-shoots of wisdom.” MAE E. MOORE May Fete 1: French Club 4: Philornathian Literary Society 2. Good-natwred, with a smile that lays over and buttons behind.” ALLIE NEAL Agricultural Club 3. 4. Being good is a lonesome job” REATHEL ODUM G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3: French Club Secretary 4: Wohelo Gimp hire 3. 4; Philornathian Literary Society 1: Scarab Stalf 4; Home Economics Club 1, 3, 4; Volley Ball Team 4; Athletic Association 2. “A lady; whose love is as constant as the wind THAYER OGLESBY It is better to be small and shine, than to be great and cast a shadow. vy MADGE PARKER y Thompsonvillc 1, 2. 3: Camp Fire Wohelo 4; Press Club 4. “But to see her teas to love her. Love hut her and lore forever. GUS PEEBELS Thompsonvillc 1. 2. 3: Basketball 3: Track 3: Junior Play 3: Track 4. “The true worth of man is the object he pursues” MADGE PRITCHARD Thompsonvillc I. 2. 3; Benton 4. “A quiet, good-natured girl. DEVOE REA “What Happened to Jones 3; Science Club 3; Hi-Y 4; Operetta 3: Athletic Association 3: Thalian Literary Society 2. “My only hooks were woman’s looks And folly's all they've taught me. JEROME REA Tennis 2. 3, 4; Press Club 4: Hi-Y President 4; Vice-President 4: Thalian Literary Society 2. “Nature on his modest brow, had written gentleman. PERM ROBERSON Home Economics Club I: G. A. A. L 2; Music Club 3: Philomathian Literary Society 3; Glee Club 1. 2. “She is just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. DOROTHY ROBERTS Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4: French Club 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Music Club 3; Camp Fire 4. “Nothing is impossible if one really tries RUBY R. ROBERTSON Home Economics Club 1; G. A. A. I, 4: Volley Ball Team 1, 4; Basketball Team 1, 4; Philomathian Literary Society 2. “A school ma'am she is. CARROL SIMS Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4: Adam and Eva 4; Track 2. 3: Agriculture Club I, 2. 3, 4: Hi-Y Club 4: Athletic Association 2. “To find his place and fill it is success for man. JAMES A. SIMPSON “A little fellow sometimes casts a long shadow.” 19 s NELL SIMPSON May Fete 1: G. A. A. 1: Gcmcwunac Camp Fire 4. “What sweet delight a quiet life affords” RALPH M. SMITH Agriculture Club 2, 3. 4. “The fanners are the founders of civilization and prosperity” NOLAN SNEED Ina High School 1. 2, 3: Basketball 1. 2, 3; Agriculture Club 4. “Success conies from good thoughts ” ADALINE MARGARET STARKEY Home Economics Club 2. 3. 4: Science Club 3: Wohclo Camp Fire 4; Athletic Association 2: Press Club 4. “They are never alone that are accompanied by great thoughts.” PAULINE STEWART Ina High School 1; Ewing College Academy 2; Operetta 3. “Better late than never” LOUISE ST1LLEY “What Happened to Jones” 3: French Club 3, 4; Debating Club 4; Press Club 3. 4: Associate Editor “Echo” 3; Thalian Literary Society 2: Scarab Stan 4: Debating Team 4; Athletic Association 1. “She tells you flatly what is in her mind” JOHN W. SUDDES Cheer Leader 4: B. T. H. S: Hi-Y Secretary 4. “.4 firm spoke in the Senior Wheel.” PAUL BLISS SWAIN “Gipsy Rover” 1; “What Happened to Jones 3: “Adam and Eva 4: Press Club 3, 4; French Club 2. 3. 4: Science Club 3: Philomathian Literary Society 2; Editor-in-chief 4. “Arise with the lark but avoid larks in the evening” CECIL TATE “Were silence golden. I'd thrice be a millionaire. HELEN TAYLOR Home Economics Club 1: Athletic Association 2. “Give me my good times.” 20 ROY THOMAS Agriculture Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Debating Club 4: Science Club 3: Track 3. 4: Football 2. “He stoops only to the door. MARGUERITE TUCKER Dramatic Club 1: Glee Club 1: G. A. A. 1. 2: Philomathian Literary Society 3: Hector” 4. “’Tis { rand to he a Senior, hut a Sophomore has mi heart.” HERBERT LEE UPCHURCH Debating Club 4: Debating Team 4: French Club 4. “Henson is our soul's left hand.” ALICE BELLE WAGGONER Thalian Literary Society 2: Base Ball 2: Athletic Association 2. “A merry heart that laughs at cure” PAULINE WELCH • T - vr 1 Science Club 3: Philomathian Literary Society 2; Athletic Association 2. “So pleasant and so kirn I.” MURAL WILSON G. A. A. 1, 2: Thalian Literary Society 2: Class Secretary-Treasurer 1: Home Economics Club 3: Athletic Association 2: Secretary Beta Mu 3. “My heart is ever at your service.” ANN RUSSELL YOUNG Gypsy Rover 1; Once in a Blue Moon 2: Bui Bui 3: Belle of Barcelona 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3: Home Economics Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Glee Club 2. 3. 4: French Club 4; Philomathian Literary Club 3: Intellectual 2, 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3: Music Club 3: Camp Fire 4. “She sings and the world listens.” MARTHA CHENAULT Dramatic Club 1: Thalian Literary Society 2; Lenox Hall 3: Press Club 2: Scarab Stall 2. “And the soft language of the soul Flowed from the never silent eye.” 21 d Senior History On the first of September, 1922, one hundred seventy-eight zealous, curious, interested and indifferent Freshmen found themselves in High School for the first time. We elected Joe Nolen, president; Enos Perry, vice-president; Mural Wilson, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Trank, advisor. Blue and White were chosen class colors. We entertained ourselves with a Freshman Mixer early in the season. Later we entertained the Sophomores with a party. As Sophomores, we discovered that a great number of our classmates had deserted us for the more trivial things which life offered so that only one hundred nineteen of us were left to conquer the more difficult problems of the coming years. This, however, did not discourage us; for our Freshmen timidity was gone. We elected Enos Perry, Lucille Machiels and Esther Kell to represent our class as officers. Mr. Trank, having left us we elected Miss Herschbach as our class advisor. The Juniors entertained us with a Hallowe'en party, which was returned by us at Christmas time with a Kid party. Later we entertained with a Guest party at which all of the classes were represented. Floyd Gasoway was a star on the Basketball team that year and Lena Kirsch was acknowledged one of the four best orators in the Oratorical Contest. Our Junior year was the one which gave us most pleasure. Our officers this year were: Lucille Machiels, president; Walter Ewing, vice-president and Lela Keet, secretary-treasurer. Miss Herschbach was retained class advisor. During our Junior year we had many social events among which were the picnics, Junior-Soph Hallowe'en party, Junior-Senior Banquet and Guest Prom. “What Happened to Jones was presented twice to the public. The second time it was given at the Capitol Theatre for the benefit of the tornado sufferers. Our class was represented on the debating team which, for the first time in the history of our school, won the championship of Southern Illinois. With the title Senior” we not only acquired new dignity, but felt that we now had reached the pinnacle of our high school career. Lena Kirsch was elected president; Jerome Rea, vice-president; Martha Layman, secretary-treasurer. We kept Miss Herschbach as our class advisor. We also elected Miss Seymour as assistant sponsor. During the first semester we entertained ourselves with a Hallowe'en party. “Hector,” a one act play, was presented by the Junior and Senior classes during Education Week. “Adam and Eva,” the Senior Class play was well received by a very large audience. Floyd Gasoway was elected captain of the f xnball team of '25. Five of the six members of the debating team were Seniors. Paul Manis had the leading role in the Operetta. Although we Seniors have acquitted ourselves with a great deal of knowledge along different lines, we realize now at graduation time that we are not in any sense world-wise, but that we have made merely a beginning in the great field of learning. SENIORS WITHOUT PICTURES 22 Jack Adams Daisy Clark Aaron Webb Johnson Duard Ward Prophecy TIME: 1936. PLACE: The club room in the church basement. OCCASION: An alhday meeting of the Ladies' Aid. The ladies came in by twos and threes and when the quilt was begun, the tongues and needles clicked in unison. Florence Jackson's amazing reformation of Herrin was the first topic of conversation. Mrs. Mont Heard, known in her high school days as Dorothy Moore came in breathless, and close behind came Esther Kell, prosperous Ford saleswoman. Mrs. Gus Peebles, formerly Billie Chenault, and now president of the Ladies' Aid, came in almost on time but not quite. Nona Callison, in mannish attire, strode in and in a few sentences secured the hearty support of the ladies in her campaign for the mayorship of Buckner. Babble of tongues rose and fell, and only a few fragments reached the ears of Devoe Rea, the janitor, leaning dreamily on his mop outside the door. and isn’t it terrible the way Fern Robertson has been flirting with the iceman? They say Gazzy is still trying to be a Red Grange. “Yes, but have you heard that Reba Bell organized a men's Bible Class, which he teaches, and Brown Carpenter has won the gold button for the best attendance. “Don't you think it's just too bad about poor Walter Ewing? He's been de-fcated five times for Congress, and every time by Herbert Upchurch. “Helen Lee and Dale Lee are partners in the law business and specialize in divorce cases. They've had a lot of business since they handled that case Mae Moore brought against Vivian Lowery for cruelty. “I see William Kirk has moved away from Ina, since that last dose of arsenic his wife gave him nearly got him. You remember she used to be Pauline Stewart. “Yes, but I've got the best one! Martha Layman, who's been teaching the sec-ond grade, has been fired for incompetency. And to think how smart everyone used to think she was. “Nell and James Simpson got in an argument over which could walk the farth-est, so they've started on a transcontinental hike to find out. Aileen Bennett came in, a little late, as usual, but just in time to eat, and brought some news that she thought no one had heard. “Oh girls, Roy Thomas has eloped with Mural Wilson. You know she's-been home resting after seven years in the “Follies. Isn't it a scream? “Oh yes, we've all heard that. But did you see in last night's paper about Anne Young? She's giving concerts at the School for Deaf and Dumb. She says she has at last found an appreciative audience. That paper is getting worse all the time since Dan Smith has taken it over. It has been bought by the Ewing political in-tcrests. “Well, girls, I suppose you're all going to support Claude Erwin for chief of police. It’s time some fearless man was put in, instead of that checker-playing loafer, Thayer Oglesby. The best thing he ever did was to arrest Bliss Swain for driving the fire engine up and down in front of the High School. “And have you heard that Brossell Doty is modeling raincoats and rubbers for Marshall Field? “They tell me Jack Adams has been hired for football coach for next year. And speaking of that reminds me of the time Reathel Odum and Lcla Keef had such a quarrel over the referee's decision that they haven't spoken to each other in ten years. “My dear, have you attended any of the meetings Rev. Manis has been hold' ing? They say he has had wonderful success. “Has Madge Parker told you about her latest good fortune? She has been paid ten thousand dollars for the use of her picture by a beauty-day company. It seems they only want the picture of her with the clay on her face. It makes a better advertisement. “Everyone is so surprised about Raymond Pyle. He's been made President 23 PROPHECY—Continued of Harvard University!” “Ralph Smith has set out a grove of cocoa nut trees on his farm, and has bought some monkeys to throw them down to him.” “I think it’s so nice that Madge Pritchard and John Suddes have married at last, after being engaged nine years. And Marguerite Tucker has settled down, too, married to a big handsome man.” “Alice Waggoner and Duard Ward arc running a matrimonial bureau in the daily paper. Nolan Sneed has been trying for six months to get a wife, but hasn't succeeded yet.” “Helen Taylor is writing magazine stories, and has been offered the presidency of American Arts and Letters. And Opal Kern has written a novel that is going to take the country by storm, if they don't suppress it. It's called “Her Hour!” And have you heard what Louise Stilley is doing now? Someone said she was driving Rudolph Malone's Leaping Lena” at all the county fairs.” “Cecil Tate has made a rapid rise, since his high school days, for he is now President of the School for Mental Defectives. Poor Carrol Sims is having such a hard time trying to provide for that flock of children of his. His latest invention is an electric spanker, which he used in his own home before getting a patent.” “Ransom Doty is becoming a millionaire. They call him the Wolf of Wall Street.” He started making his money when he married Florence Kircher, because he had to support her in the luxury to which she had been accustomed as the queen of New York night life.” “Jewel Drake is teaching in the High School, and was unanimously chosen Freshman class advisor.” “When 1 was in New York the last time 1 was astonished at Jerome Rea's won derful acting as “Macbeth,” and Carter Briley was the ghost. “Speaking of acting, did you see Adaline Starkey and Pauline Welch riding the broncos in the wild west show last summer? Pauline tell off live times, but wasn't hurt.” “Have you heard that Dorothy Roberts won an Old Fiddler's Contest? The only qualification for entering was not being able to read music.” Damon and Raymond Akin have been lucky in selling their new patent medi cine. They call it the “Akin Pain Killer.” “Claude Gaylor is head of the theatre orchestra at Scsser. It's composed oi piano and drum, and he plays them both.” “Amos Graddy just has one breach of promise suit after another. He says he simply can't keep women away from him.” “Leonard King goes by our house nearly every day calling 'Rags and old iron.' He can hardly make ends meet, the junk business is so bad nowadays'.” “Lucille Machiels seems perfectly contented as Devoe Rea's wife. You never would have thought this could have happened ten years ago. Lots of queer things have happened -such as Roscoe Mooneyham beating Tilden in a tennis champion ship match.” “Colleen Garrigus and Walter Britton have decided not to get a divorce, after all. The whole trouble came up when she tried to make him use Stacomb.” “They say Webb Johnson is selling shoe strings, since he lost a million at roulette in Monte Carlo. Byford Bain as yet has no visible means of support. Daisy Clark is basking in reflected glory as Gloria Swanson's maid.” “Robert Brown is running a barbecue stand, but he eats so much that he owes himself at the end of the day. “Zelpha Cook is a chef at the Waldorf, and all of the millionaires have tried to marry her, so they would have a cook they'd never lose.” “Dorothy McKemie and Robert McKemie have formed a comedy vaudeville team and are making a hit just being their natural selves.” (Continued on Page 111) 24 Last Will and Testament of the Class of 1926 We, the 1926 Senior Class of B. T. H. S., of the city of Benton, County of Franklin, being of sound memory and disposing mind, do make this our last will and testament which is to supersede and make null all former wills. First, that all our just debts and funeral expenses be paid after our public burial. Second, after said payment, we give and bequeath the following: Mural Wilson leaves her lovely figure to Helen Webb. Jerome Rea leaves his shieky ways to Mike Pagani. Pauline Welch leaves her lithesome ways to Edith Estelle Gahm. Frances Hickman leaves half of her last lemon and cup of buttermilk to Minnie Fraulini. Walter Britton leaves his electric curling irons to Den nil Whittington. Dorothea McKemie leaves her baby stare to Mary E. Spani. Bliss Swain leaves his supercilious air to Royal Mundell. Colleen Garrigus leaves her compact and cake coloring to Helen Stilley. Dorothy Roberts leaves two feet and three inches of her height to Lena Dye. Alice Waggoner leaves twenty-five pounds of her weight to Lenore Clayton. Floyd Gasoway leaves his two credits in French to Marie Roberts. Mont Heard leaves his lovely voice to Meredith Dobry. Raymond McEndree leaves his resistance of feminine charms to Irving Trombly. Dan Smith leaves his last package of golden glint to Bertha Jones. Roscoe Mooncyham leaves his basketball skill to “Tecnie Samuels. Marguerite Tucker leaves her vampish ways to Lolctia Dorris. Reba Bell leaves his speech-making ability to Clark Lee Allen. Reathel Odum leaves her latest beau to Fern Wood. Esther Kell leaves her noon-day chocolate bars to Miss Kittengcr. Rudolph Malone leaves his book of etiquette to James Eskew. Nell Simpson leaves her locks, when cut, to Juanita Dorris. Jack Adams leaves his trick of lisping to Harold Pitts. Lucille Machiel leaves her newest freak color scheme to Margaret Ruth. Jewel Drake leaves her modish style to Helen Duppe. Ann Young leaves her musical laughter to Clytie Broughton. Dorothy Moore leaves her shy ways to Carmen Brown. Leonard King leaves his self-esteem to Mitchell Sims. Devoe Rea leaves his ample brain to Harry Hamilton. Brown Carpenter leaves his manly voice to Jack Stewart. Nolan Sneed leaves his Adonis-like appearance to Dempsey Shepherd. Adaline Starkey leaves her stock of definitions to Helen Ross. Pauline Stewart leaves her Ina beau to Imogene Bennett. Nellie Alexander leaves her latest French Novel to Helen Morris. Martha Layman leaves the school minus a debating star. Florence Kirscher leaves her love for studying to Frank Warren. Aileen Bennett, as the non-bob-arian of the class, leaves a lock to any one possessing a key to her heart. Nona Callison leaves her good nature to Edith Hurst. Lena Kirsch leaves her efficiency to the office force. Brossell Doty leaves her flaming locks to Edith Paxton for danger signals. Dale Lee leaves school without a girl. Lela Keef leaves her neatness to Frances Teague. Paul Manis leaves his stick-to-itiveness to Stewart Cluster. Robert McKemie leaves his ability to get and tame wild women to Jock Moore. Florance Jackson leaves Walter Ewing to Ruth Warren until she wants him again. WILL—Conti n ued Thayer Oglesby leaves to the next occupant of his locker the joy of looking for the key-hole in the dark. Duard Ward leaves the privilege of getting married before school is out to Mr. Tabor. Louise Stilley leaves her ability as a debater to Alan Erwin. Fern Roberson leaves her violin to Rosie Devocelli. Earl Darr leaves the school wondering how he made it. Madge Parker and Madge Pritchard leave their place as the inseparables to Mary G. Hake and Virginia Harris. Raymond Aiken leaves one of his dimples to Bill Ingram. Billie Chenault leaves her Quaker demureness to Jama Joplin. Ransom Doty leaves his country estate to Bill Gilmore. Claude Gaylor leaves his grand piano to Catherine Davis. Opal Kern leaves her captivating beauty to Nellie Morris. William Kirk leaves his ambition to be a preacher to Herman Jones. Helen Lee leaves her unbreakable compact to Mable Moore. Gus Peebles leaves his debonair dashing ways to Mr. Ayrc. Ruby Robertson leaves her blondness to Juanita Musgrave. Roy Thomas leaves one date with Lida Martin to Lawrence Holloway. Herbert Upchurch leaves some talent to Demosthenes. Byford Bain leaves his typewriting competence to Albert Tangora. Robert Brown leaves his nosey disposition to “Cat Ross. Carter Briley leaves some of his grace to Eph Kelly. Cecil Tate leaves his rank as a Senior to Bob McConnell. Helen Taylor leaves her harem of handsome boys to Ruby Sears. Daisy Clark leaves her talent as a public speaker to Virginia Meads. Damon Aiken leaves his ability as an excellent farmer to Byford Lee. Zelpha Cook leaves her accommodating and pleasing personality to Muriel Sam-uels. John Suddes leaves his ability to get lessons (from someone else) to Harriet Layman. Mae Moore leaves her pet mouse which inhabits the row of lockers on the north side of the upper hall to Helen Pickel. Amos Graddy leaves his pocket radio set used for sending wireless kisses to John Paulavish. Claude Irwin leaves his bottle of Stacomb to Paul House. Cecil Dixon leaves to the “Buck-privates in the rear rank his collection of C. M. T. C. medals. Walter Ewing leaves his teachers in peace, having endeavored through four long years to leave them in pieces. John Crawford leaves his remarkable longitude to James Cadden. Vivian Lowery leaves his never-changing temperament to Albert Cook. Raymond Pyle leaves his unburned midnight oil to Jack Kimmel. Ralph Smith leaves his love for the farm to any other farmer lad. James Simpson leaves his extra book report credits to Jo Kenneth Neal. Webb Johnson leaves his serious thoughts to Mike Pagani. Lastly, we do hereby appoint Charles Robinson, Eph Kelly and Tim Swain executors of this will. Class of 1926. 26 Class Statistics Favorite Fellow................................. Favorite Girl .................................. Prettiest Girl—Boys' opinion—Girls' opinion..... Handsomest Fellow—Boys' opinion................. Girls' opinion ........... Girl who has done most for school............... Boy who has done most for school................ Girl who will be most successful................ Boy who will be most successful................. Best Actress ................................... Best actor...................................... Athletic Hero .................................. Boy with best line.............................. Girl with best line............................. Boy with the most unruly hair................... Typical flapper ................................ Typical slinker................................. Most dated boy.................................. Most dated girl................................. Class shick .................................... Class shcba .................................... Most modern girl................................ Period roamer................................... Most genial boy................................. Most genial girl ............................... Class bluff .................................... Class giggler .................................. Class whistler.................................. 8:45 champion .................................. Class arguers .................................. Class butterfly ................................ Champion locker lizzard......................... Class suffragette .............................. Class boaster .................................. Most reliable .................................. Class Grind ...............................-.... Best sport ..................................... ..............Leonard King ...............Lena Kirsch .............Mural Wilson ..............Amos Graddy ................Devoc Rea ............Martha Layman .............Walter Ewing ............Martha Layman .............Walter Ewing ...........Lucille Machiels ................Carol Sims ............Floyd Gasoway ...............Devoe Rea ...........Frances Hickman ............Walter Britton ............Aileen Bennett ...............Bliss Swain ..............Amos Graddy ...........Alice Waggoner ...............Bliss Swain ...........Martha Chenault ............Aileen Bennett ................Louise Stilley ....Paul Manis, Jerome Rea ...............Lena Kirsch ............Rudolph Malone ................Esther Kell .............Mural Wilson ............Aileen Bennett ............Rudolph Malone ...........Lucille Machiels .............Webb Johnson .............Walter Ewing .............Walter Ewing ...............Lena Kirsch .........Florance Kirscher Reba Bell, Florance Jackson 27 - Clark Lee Allen Dorothy Austin Carlcen Hell Clytie Broughton George Burkhart Lester Carraher Catherine Davis Josephine DeMatti Tressa De.Matti Rosie Devocclle Harold Dial Alma Dollins Fay Dollins Eleanor Dollins Loletia Dorris Thomas Dougherty l.ena Dye Julia Ferrell Thelma Fletcher Edith Fryar 30 S v Lillian Kirkpatrick Carmen Lee Loren Lewi� Orta Lewia Ethel Lockwood Bennie Lowery l.ouite Ludwig John Ludwig Beulah McCollum Her mine McConnell Robert McConnell I nee McCoy Ruby McEndree Lotta Mania Nellie Meadows Veneta page James Phillips Roxy Phillips Anne Polonit Madge Reed Lois Rice Fred Roberson Marie Roberts Earie Sanders Walter Schrade Ruby Sears Randall Sims Holland Simmons Ethel Smith Robert Smith Mildred Snider Mary Spani lla Spencer Mary Evelyn Sullivan Tim Swain 1-oren Taylor France Teague 32 Charles Neal Frank Warren Fay Warren Frank Walton Mablc Webb Fern Wood James Woolard Juniors Without Pictures Chaffin, Lola Mason, Thelma Cunningham, Ray Pickle, Helen Milton, Fix Pitts, Harold Garavalia, Eddie Prowell, Zella Hammond, Reuben Ragsdale, Herlcy Johnson, Sam Ross, Carmi Johnson, Wilfred Sims, Marguerite Jones, Maude Tucker, Georgia Jones, Miles Tucker, Neil Lasley, Loren Warren, Robert Lee. Byford Wills, Byron 33 Junior History On September 4, 1923 vve the class of '27 started our high school career. In our first class meeting vve elected the following officers: Robert McConnell, president; Loren Taylor, vice-president; Mildred Snider, secretary; Frances Teague, treasurer; and Billie Cantrell, Scarab editor. Miss Marjorie Burkhart was chosen class advisor. The first social event of our class was a Freshman Mixer which proved a great success and helped everyone to become acquainted. Later in the year we entertained the Sophomores with a Tacky party. Near the end of the term we had a wiener roast. Thus ended the first year at B. T. H. S. In our Sophomore year Mildred Snider was elected president; Loren Taylor, vice-president; Mary Spani, secretary-treasurer; and Robert McConnell, Scarab editor. An outstanding event of the year was a wiener roast at Sunnyside. The Junior class entertained us with a wonderful Hallowe'en party, which everyone enjoyed immensely. As Juniors we are well represented in all the school activities. The athletic teams are composed of many Juniors. “Hector, a one act play, was given in the early part of the semester by the Juniors and Seniors. This year Robert McConnell was again elected president; Carmi Ross, vice-president; Loletia Dorris, secretary-treasurer; and George Burkhart, Scarab editor. Mr. Moore was elected at the first of school to assist Miss Burkhart as class advisor, bcause the task was too great for one person. The opening event in our social life was a picnic at Sunnyside. In October we entertained the Sophomores at a Hallowe'en party. According to our past record we proclaim ourselves a class that has done things that have been of value to the school. 34 Junior Study Period The Juniors come in with laughter and noise. Calling hack to their friends in the hall, (Though I'm sure that I think it’s the boys. That make the most noise of all.) They slam their books down with a bang. And sit on their desks for a chat, The bell rings out with a clang But few of them care about that. It's one word more as they go to their seats And open their books and get ready; The teacher sighs and repeats, “No more whispering. Juniors, let's study. At last there is peace in the hall, For about five minutes or ten, But some boy throws a big paper ball And they all stop working again. Somebody comes in through the door Everyone must l x)k around. Something is dropped on the floor. And of them watch till it’s found. When it's almost time for the bell to ring. They casually glance at the clock; “Only five minutes more, I don't know a thing. And they tumble to earth with a shock. 35 lnco -r‘‘ •■■■'•• .. . , .tT'.. •'✓ Vi .• : i ‘''■s' ■ ■-'■ ■ 16 37 Sophomore Class History When we first entered the Benton Township High School our class nunv hered two hundred and sixty, about half of the entire number enrolled. We started out on our successful career electing Robert Doty, president of the class; Frank Hickman, vice-president; Herbert Tedrow, secret ary-treasurer; Juanita Dorris, class editor, and Misses Mary Hart and Leta Mel 1 vain, class advisors. This year we have lost but few of our class members. The officers are Irving Trombly, president; John Henry Phillips, vice-president; Herbert Tedrow, secretary-treasurer; Carmen Brown, press agent; Charles Moore, class editor and Miss Hart and Miss Hochhalter, class advisors. We entertained ourselves with a lively “Mixer” at the beginning of the season and on Hallowe'en were entertained with a “Spook Party in the Gym by the Juniors who proved themselves to be the best of hosts. The class is exceptionally well represented in athletics and other activities of the school and we feel sure that this class, if the first two years of the class are a prediction of the two to come—will graduate with honors in the spring of 1928. 38 Anderson. Janet Sophomore Class Hampton. Marie Quillman, Alice Armstrong. Bobbie Hayes. Thelma Rea. Genevieve Armstrong. Joe Hemphill, Irene Reynolds. Mildred Bain. Arlie Hickman, Lucille Rice, Marie Baker, Ix yola Hodge, John Rose, Earl Baldwin, Mary Holloway. Lawrence Rotramel, Thomas Bannister, Thurlow Hughes. Willard Ruemmler. Linda Banovlch. Mike Ingram, Bonnie Runnels. Margaret Bauer, Burton Ingram. William Russell. Joe Bayless, Max Johnson. Beulah Samuels. Wayne Bays. Aileen Johnson. Dail Sims. Casey Biggs. Oseo Johnson. Golda Sims, Mitchell Biggs, Otto Johnson. Mable Slaton. Paul Briley, Ross Jones. Bertha Smith. Cave Brown. Carmen Jones. Homer Smith. Myretta Buntin. George Kearney. Maude Smothers. Carl Burgess. Everett Kelly, Eph Sneed. Farrel Burleson. Flossie Klinker. Willie Stewart, Roberta Burton. Minnie Knowles. Lotta Stilley. Helen Burton. Paul Kraft. Gertrude Swain. Florence Burton, Raymond Ligon. Beulah Swinncy. Nellie Caden. James Ligon. Dorothy SwolTord. Forrest Campbell. James Lipscomb. Wilbur SwolTord. Josephine Campbell, Rita Little, Sylvia SwolTord. Paul E. Clayton, I-enore Lovan, Lorcnc Talley, Mary Clayton. Robert McAllister, Marvin Taylor. Farmer Clayton, Ruth McKee, Mary Frances Taylor. John Clinton. Dennis McNeal. Ethel Taylor, Muriel Clinton. Thelma Mandrell. Laura Taylor. Pauline Cluster, Stewart Manis, Lewis Teague. Charles Cook. Albert Martin. Lida Tod row, Herbert Cook. Zelma May. Malvern Terhune, Oral Crawford. I-ouise Meadows. Homer Threewit. Frank Crider, Evan Moleski, Charlie Trombly. Irving Dillon. Doris Moleski. Maggie True. Loran Dillon. Earle Moore. Charles Tucker. Elizabeth Dillon. James Moore, Mable Tucker, Owen Dobry. Meredith Morris. Helen Tucker. Vera Mae Doll ins, James Moss. Halite Upchurch. Jesse Dorris. Juanita Mundell, Royal Waggoner. Wilma Doty. Lester Nangle, Bessie Ward. Eugene Doty. Mary Nangle. Orval Ward. Velma I Oty, Robert Neal. Joe Warren, Fay Easter. Bertha Newman, Henry Warren. Zclbert Erwin. Alan Nichols, Goldin Wells, Let ha Eskew, Ellen Nigro. Clara Whaley, Edward Eskew. James Nolen. Joe White. Carl Ewing. Paul Paulovish. John Whittington. Denzel Ezell. I-ela Paxton. Edith Whittington. Henry Ferguson. Leona Perry. Harold Wilburn. Fred Fisher. Jessie Phemistor. Beulah Williams. Claude Flack, Lena Phillips, Bert Williams. Freeda Fraulini, Minnie Phillips. John II. Williams, Helen Fryar, Irene Potter. Edwin Williams. Maude Frye. Charles Potter. Orville Wilson. Myrne Guyauski Toney Proctor. Barbara Woolard. James German. Henry Pyle. Herbert Wynn. Gwen 39 Freshman History On the first day of September, 1925, two hundred and twenty-six Freshmen entered the Benton Township High School. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: Lowell McConnell, president; Bill Gilmore, vice-president; Mildred Reed, secretary-treasurer; Miss Colcord and Miss Whitmer, class advisors. On October sixteenth we entertained ourselves with a Hallowe'en party in the gymnasium, which was artistically decorated in orange and black. The first day of Education Week the Freshmen furnished the program for the visitors. The boys gave a dramatization of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The girls appeared in an old-fashioned dance and also a chorus. Although our class is not the largest that has ever entered this school, we hope that the class of '29 will be the best and largest that has ever graduated from B. T. H. S. Freshman Class Adams. Emery Conner, Imogene Flack. Gertrude Ahlfield, Marie Cowan. Delbert Fletcher, Ix� uie Armstrong. Kthel Craddock, Frank Fray. Thirman Arnold, Ersie Cunningham. Carl Frye. Gcnovia Bain. Ralph Dale. Elsie Foulk. James Bain, Oras Dallapc. Tulleo Galbraith. Frank Baurer. Helen Davis. Delphia Gerders, Anna Bell. ClilTord Davis, Mary Gibson. Lucille Bellamy, Kathleen Davis, Otho Gilmore. Billy Bob Bennett, Arthur Denham. Evelyn Glover, Ivn Bennett. Imogene Dillon. Lucille Gass. Pearl Bertone. Moxey Dixon. Dena Gower. Ernest Biggx. Jaunitn Drake. Alberta Graham, Isabelle Blair, Addison Duncan, Noble Grens. Ramey Blair. Dorothy Dupi e. Helen Hake. Mary G. Bolen. Carrol Eldridge. Loretta Hall, Cloice E. Braden. Beulah Eovaldi. Joe Hall. Eugene Burkett. Howard Eskew, Anna Kaye Hargett, Geo. Chaplain. Ermal Eskew. Virginia Harrelson. Dail Clark. Hillery Estes. Rex Harris. Virginia Clauton, Beulah Etherton, Mary Harrison. Sadie Cochrum, Leroy Faulk. Cecil Hartkaph. Virginia Cook. Vallie Fisher, Helen Hatchett. Arthur 40 FRESHMAN CLASS—Continued liny.'. Marie Martin. Geo. Shaw. Bonnie Helm. Mary K. Meads. Virginia Shaw. Evelyn Marten. Maydell Mezo. Ancel Shepherd. Dempsey Hemphill. Lillian Mick. Stanley Shepherd. Mary Hess, Stanley Miglin, Vera Simmons. Carlton Hinkle. Lcotu Miller. Cameron Slattery. Hathen Hochman. Joe Miller, James Smith. Melba Hodge, Ruth Miller. Pearl Smith. Paul Hood. Webb Minier, Robert Smothers. Eva House. Evan Minier. W'm. Somers. Alice House. Herbert Monroe, John Somers, Harry House. Noble Montgomery, Robt. Stalcup. Richard House, Paul Mooney ham. Paul Stark. Russel Hnffstutler. lister Morris, Nellie Stewart. Jack Hutchcraft. Ixmell Neal. Beulah Stewart. Velma Hulton, Nadine Notman. Edythe Stilley. Randall Jessup. Hildegarde Oglesby. O. W. StolTel. Howard Johnson, Guy Otterson, Marion Suddes. Ralph Johnson. Loo Pagan i. Mike Sullens. William Jones. Calvin Page, (.race Syboski. Alice Jones, Ernestine Parkhill. Daisy Tatom. Mabel Jones. Helen Payne, Wm. Lewis Taylor. Alone Jones. Herman Pearce. Vilfor l Taylor. Mary Jane Jones. Horace Pedersen. Ella Teague. Jean Joplin. Marie Pent. Levo Trctter. Mary Jordan. Carmen Phillips. Billie Turner. Muriel Karmoski. Mary Phillips. Helen Uhls, Ralph Kelley. Ruth Phillips. Lena UiK-hurch. Ralph Kern. Orville Pickel. Ray Vancil. Audrow Kimmel, Jack Pinkhuin, Dora Walker. Genova Kinkade, Dorothy Pinkhsun. Paul Walker. Orval Kirkpatrick. Geo. Parler, Floyd Waller. Howell Kraft. Gene Porter, Glen Ward. Georgia Kraft. Paul Powers. (Jeo. Ward, Roy Kwizen. Martha Prowell. Harold Warren, Davis Kunsky. John Puckett. Lucille Warren. Ruth Lnmpin. Jarvis Pyle. Hazel Webb. Helen Layman. Harriet Pyle. Mary Webber. James B. I eonard. Lous Rea. Guy Welch. Josephine Lewis, Alton Rea. Lucille Welch. Thiaefe Lewis. Freeda Reed. Mildred Whittaker, Earl Lewis. Ford Rhodes, Veneta Whittaker, Lois Lewis, Thelma Roliertson, Brady Whittington, Alma I.ocklnr. Raymond Robinson. Chits. Williams. Kenneth I.ong. Leslie Robinson. Ormond Williams, Thomas McAfoos. Blanche Rone, Florence Williams. Warren McCartney. Thelma Rone. Harry Williamson, Susie McCollum. Arthur Ross. Helen Wilson. Reginald McConnell. Ix woll Rotramel. Justine Wood. I«ena McGlusson. Marion Ruth. Margaret Wyant. Ellin McReynolds,, Elliott St. Clair. Charles Wyskiel. Edmund Malone, Levcm Samuels. Mtiriel Yakubinis. Isabel Malone. Ramon Scarborough. Curtis Yonelis. Amelia Scibort, Edwin A. MRS. ROBERSON MR. INC FRESHMEN Lena Bell Edith Wat wood Florence Bailey Esther Helen Eva Sharp Aaron Klinger Fred Moore U lyss Cardin Jimmie Tomasi Percy Neal Robert Kirtman LOGAN BRANCH Robert Flanagan Doyle Sanders Charlie Crabin Leo Mathis SOPHOMORES Pearl Nennlist Ruth Perryman Frie«la Moore Ella Spilman Jesse- Perryman Eva Reider Herman Russell Ruth Wooldridge Loren Frost Jeanette Holen Linda Briley Lillian Campbell Geneva Spilman Eugene Bhen JUNIORS Noel Bell Gladyse Allmon Daisy Johnson ▲ 43 a MARTHA LAYMAN Most Representative Girl 44 WALTER EWING Most Representative Boy 45 mmm Society JUNIOR'SENIOR BANQUET On the evening of May 25, 1925, the Junior Class, under the direction of Miss Herschbach, in some unknown way got possession of Aladdin's lamp and transformed the High School Gym into a marvelous Japanese Garden. Overhead waved an impenetrable canopy of pink and green streamers. Green vines were to be seen reaching from the canopy to the top of a huge stone wall en-tirely encircling the garden. Just within the row of floor-lamps, a long U-shaped table stood, attractively decorated with Japanese place cards, pink candles, baskets of pink roses and programs in the form of pink butterflies. A very pleasing and delicious banquet consisting of fruit cocktail, chicken salad, potatoes in the half shell, peas in patties, butterfly salad, rolls, butter, olives, marsh mallow pudding, coffee, and wafers was served by Japanese waitresses. The “Bentonians” furnished music throughout the evening. Between courses a delightful program was given by members of the Junior class. A welcome was voiced by Lucille Machiels. She was answered by the Senior President R. Z. Hickman. Alice Ingram sang a solo while a group of Japanese girls accompanied her in a dance. Frances Hickman gave a reading and the Junior girl's trio sang “To a Wild Rose.” Following a solo by Ann Young, Bliss Swain and Lucille Machiels gave an amusing dialogue, The Impertinence of the Greature.” Claude Gaylor played a piano solo, after which an interesting class prophecy was given by Lena Kirsch and Brossel Doty. Mrs. Phillips played two beautiful violin solos, followed by a play-ettc “Rudebagio.” While Alice Ingram sang “Perfect Day” ten girls filed around the table scattering rose petals from baskets which they carried. At that moment it seemed that the Seniors lost their graduation pride and never wanted to leave the good old B. T. H. S. and its happy memories. 46 SOCIETY -Continued JUNIOR-SENIOR GUEST DANCE The Junior-Senior Guest Dance, in honor of the departing Seniors of 1925, was held at the Benton Country Club. The club was beautifully decorated for the occasion in pale pink, yellow and green streamers of crepe paper. The walls were covered with flowers and leaves. One of the main features of the evening was a grand march, led by the Senior President, R. Z. Hickman, and Miss Ruth Browning. Mr. Hanna lustily led the merry makers in singing “Hail! Hail! the Gang's All Here while favors of confetti, balloons, canes and serpentine balls were passed out. At a change of music by the orchestra from the martial strain to the entrancing rhythm of the dance, the couples moved out of the set lines of the promenade into the red glow from torches in the fireplace and into clouds of confetti. Not until the last note of Home, Sweet Home had been played, did the Juniors and Seniors and their guests depart. SOPHOMORES GUESTS OF JUNIORS On the evening of October 31, various groups of grotesquely clad Sophomores and Juniors might have been seen heading for the High School Gym, which had been transformed with cornstalks and pumpkins. Smothered cries, shrieks and laughter were proof that the ghosts, clowns, tramps, colonial ladies and gypsies were enjoying immensely the amusing entertainment provided for them. Content became general as ruddy-checked apples and golden-brown doughnuts were passed around. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomore class opened the social season this year with a rousing get-ac-quainted party in the gym. Besides the faculty there were about one hundred present. Following a number of games in which everyone took part, several amusing stunts” were staged by members of the class. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. SENIOR HALLOWE'EN PARTY Masked forms in every conceivable guise—Gypsies, Clowns, Scotch Highlanders, Turks, Colonial dames and even a Tin Soldier (not covered with rust)—attended the Senior Hallowe'en party. The Gym was spookily decorated in cornstalks, pumpkins and orange and black paper. In her tent on the stage, a Gypsy fortune-teller told the present, past and future. Games, together with a crazy house, were other features of the evening. Refreshments in keeping with the Hallowe'en spirit were served to fifty Seniors. FRESHMEN HALLOWEEN PARTY The Freshmen entertained themselves with a Hallowe'en party October 16 at the High School. 47 SOCIETY Continued Screams of anguish resounded through the gym as the children encountered darkness, clanking chains, and clammy hands. After the grand march prizes were awarded, games played, and fortunes told. The Hallowe’en spirit ran high until the lights were turned out and the Freshmen relunctantly departed. MOTHER AND DAUGHTER BANQUET The Home Economics girls entertained their mothers this year with a very successful and pleasing banquet. The color scheme coincided with the autumn en-vironment. During the dinner, speeches were made by the following: Florence Jackson, Mrs. T. J. Meyer, Beulah McCollum, Miss Sense, and Miss Burkhart. Several musical numbers were encored repeatedly. The mothers complimented the girls on the following menu: Chicken Salad Stuffed Potatoes Cranberry Jelly Hot Rolls Butter Oriental Punch Royal Fans Ice Cream FATHER AND SON BANQUET One of the most important events of the year was the banquet held in the high school cafeteria for the basketball boys, their fathers, and members of the school board. It was a real feast and one greatly appreciated by all those present. After the banquet every' one went to room 23 where the rest of the evening was spent in discussing problems pertaining to athletics. Mr. Hanna, acting as chairman, gave a short talk which was followed by Mr. Tabor and Mr. Smith. Every' father was asked to express his views and many interesting points were brought out. These discussions are of much value to our school and a suggestion was made that these banquets be made an annual affair. HI Y BANQUET One of the earliest events in the history of our club was a banquet given in honor of the HiY Club of Centralia. This was the first time in the history of Southern Illinois that an organization from one school entertained an organization from another school. At the sound of a bell each Benton member chose a Centralia boy as his dinner partner who was to be his guest during the entire evening. After a very delicious meal both teams assembled in the church auditorium where H. Ross Bunce spoke on the “Opportunities of Young Manhood.” Following this we were inducted into the National Organization by the Centralia Induction Team. This ceremony was very' beautiful and impressive and had a great influence on the minds of the candidates. After the completion of this ceremony a social hour was enjoyed which served to make the boys better acquainted. The Centralia boys departed leaving a lasting impression of gratitude and friendship on the minds of the Benton Club. 48 49 Adam and Eva The theatrical season of B. T. H. S. was opened by the Senior Class with Adam and Eva. a very amusing comedy in three acts, on January 29, 1926, in the High School Auditorium. The setting for the first two acts was a typical millionaire's Long Island home, the last was a farm scene. The play was a success in every way, due primarily to Miss Herschbach’s excellent coaching, and secondly to the Senior Class ot 1925 who left funds to furnish drapes and lighting efiects. James King, a rich man..............................................Carrol Sims Corinthia, his parlor maid..........................................Esther Kell Clinton De Witt, his sondnlaw........................................Bliss Swain Julie De Witt, his eldest daughter..............................Colleen Garrigus Eva King, his youngest daughter.................................Lucille Machiels Aunt Abby Rocker, his sister in daw..........................:....Brossell Doty- Dr. Jack Delamater, his neighbor...................................Leonard King Horace Pilgrim, his uncle..................................... Brown Carpenter Adam Smith, his business manager...................................Amos Graddy Lord Andrew Gordon, his would be-sonundaw....................Roscoe Mooneyham SYNOPSIS ACT I Upon the advice of his physician. Dr. Jack Delameter, James King, a wealthy New Yorker, decided to make a combined business and pleasure trip to South Amer ica. Adam Smith, his business manager, a young man who had very decided ideas of what happy family life should be, was left to act as head of the family until 50 Adam and Eva—Continued King's return. The family consisted of two daughters, Eva and Julie, Clinton De Witt, Julie's well dressed husband, an uncle and a sisterinlaw, to all of whom King was but a check book. ACT II Ten days later found the household in rebellion. Julie and Eva threatened to pawn their jewels because Adam refused to advance them money. Eva announced her engagement to Lord Andrew Gordon in an attempt to escape such humiliation. Then came the blow—the King fortune had been wiped out! They would have to work! Clinton found a job selling men's clothes; Uncle Horace became an insurance salesman and Aunt Abby became nurse to a rich old man whom she later married. ACT III Adam, Eva, Julie, Lord Andy and Corinthia, the maid, moved to the King farm in New Jersey where they entered the chicken business on a large scale. During his spare time Lord Andy made fruitless love to Eva who was beginning to take notice of Adam. Their father had not been told of the disaster and was astounded, upon his return, to find his family raising chickens.! The family, in turn, received a shock when they were told that the fortune was not gone and that Adam had framed the story of King's ruin in an effort to make them realize the folly of spending money so recklessly. Of course, Adam won Eva. 51 Junior Vaudeville PRESENTED BY JUNIOR CLASS Friday Evening, March 19 Music Tim Swain's Orchestra B The Girl The Amateur Bob McConnell The Orchestra Leader The Florist Shop Henry, an Office Boy Stanley Vise Mr. Slovsky Bumble Lee Miss Wells Mildred Snyder Mr. Jackson Offa Lewis Scene—A Florist Shop Time—Early Morning of a brilliant April day. f Loletia 0 Holland ” Dorris Simmons The Professor The Magician Cat Ross P There’s Music in the Air Miss Laura Lytle Miss Mary Zua Hazard r ” The Toy maker Fairy Dancer Jap Doll Doll in Blue Doll in Pink The Toyshop Frank Warren Thelma Mason Frances Teague Mechanical Doll Jerusha, a Rag Doll Accompanist Coaches— Miss Marjorie Burkhart. Marion J. Moore. THE BELLE OF BARCELONA On Saturday evening, March 27, the Music Department presented the musical comedy, “The Belle of Barcelona in the Gym. Edith Estelle Gahm and Paul Mail' is. in the leading roles, played their parts admirably to a very appreciative audience. Meredith Dobry and Charles Frye, a nobleman and plantation manager, supplied the villain parts, while the Irishman, Holland Simmons, and the English governess, Mary Spani, supplied the comedy. Anne Young and Mont Heard, in their duet “Honey-Mooning were much appreciated. Spanish dances and costumes lent a colorful Spanish atmosphere to the whole Operetta. While the introduction of Captain Colton (Max Bayless) and his group of U. S. Marines brought in a touch of U. S. patriotism. SYNOPSIS Marguerita de Montero, a charming Spanish senorita, has just returned home from school, on the day of the annual fiesta or carnival of the toreadors. With her has come her new English governess, Martha Matilda Ayers, a woman with “an enviable line of ancestry according to her own statement. Lieutenant Harold Wright of the U. S. A., who is in Barcelona as a custom inspector, finds Marguerita, whom he has met about two years before in Washington and with whom he has immediately fallen in love. Marguerita, however, has been betrothed by her ambitious parents, without her consent to a fake nobleman who calls himself Senor de la Vega. With Lieutenant Wright (Hal) as his friend, the Irishman, Patrick Malone (Pat) who is, of course, the comedian of the play, discovers the fraud of de la Vega and Pedro, the plantation manager, and gives Hal the information. Hal in turn makes it known, thus winning for himself the Belle of Barcelona. A side plot is 52 that of Mercedes, Marguerite's sister and Emilio, the brave toreador. Miss Ayers, in spite of her English pride, falls in love with Pat who obtains his most coveted position—that of a policeman. THE SOPHOMORE PLAY 'When a Fellow Needs a Friend” is a farce in three acts, which was presented by the Sophomore Class. CAST Tom Denkcr, an artist.........................Irving Trombly Bob Mills, a magazine writer.................Meredith Dobry Mrs. Reese, their landlady.....................Irene Hemphill Jerry Smith, just returned from “Over There”....Thomas Rotramel Liz, Mrs. Reese’s stepdaughter.................Carmen Brown “Bing” Dickson, Liz’s steady..................William Ingram William Denker, Tom’s Uncle...............John Henry Phillips Alice King, Tom’s aunt......................Margaret Runnels Elaine Lynne, Alice King's ward................Juanita Dorris Angela Scott, Bob's fiancee..................Louise Crawford Tom Denkcr and Bob Mills, trying to break into New York have reached the point where their furniture consists of soap boxes, and one suit between them is the best they can do. They have rented an apartment from Mrs. Reese, a landlady. Tom wrote his aunt that he is married, and wrote his uncle that he has a nice studio and is doing nicely. He gets a letter from his aunt and uncle; each say that they are coming to visit him. The aunt is bringing her ward Elaine Lynne with her. Now that they are coming he must have a wife. He finally persuades Liz, Mrs. Reese's stepdaughter, to act as his wife. Jerry Smith, a friend of Tom's and Bob's, who has just returned from France helps them. The relatives arrive and are very much disappointed in Tom's wife. Elaine seems to have gotten into some trouble in which Bob is included. Angela Scott, Bob's fiancee, begins to lose faith in him on account of this trouble. He cannot explain to her at present. How they climbed out of these depths forms the plot. “DULCY” Presented by the Junior Class on Friday, April 30th Cast of Characters Duleinea ...............................Mary Elizabeth Johnson Gordon Smith, her husband...................................Loren Lewis William Parker, her brother.....................Robert McConnell Mr. Forbes ......................................Lester Carraher Mrs. Forbes ..........................................Fern Wood Angela Forbes.................................. Edithc E. Gahm Tom Sterrett, advertising engineer..................Thomas Moore Vincent Leach, scenarist........................Holland Simmons Schuyler Van Dyck..................................Frank Warren Henry, the butler............................................Offa Lewis Blair Patterson, a lawyer............................Loren Taylor Scene: Dulcy's suburban home. Time: A week-end in summer. Dulcy gives a house party to help to make her husband's relations with Mr. Forbes more friendly. Forbes is a manufacturer of artificial pearls. Dulcy succeeds in making her guests miserable, encourages an elopement which fortunately turns out to be a surprise, and tells everything she knows at the wrong time. Henry, a convict on probation, is accused of stealing Angela's pearls, but he is found to be guiltless. Mr. Van Dyck, supposedly a millionaire helps to make Forbes jealous by asking Gordon to work for him. Mr. Forbes offers Gordon a better position which he accepts. Later Van Dyck is found to be subject to hallucinations and is merely an inmate of an institution. In the end, after the guests have endured harrowing mental experiences, Dulcy triumphs- -still brainless but lovable. 53 54 ss Benton 43 Chester 0 The Maroons journeyed to Chester for the first game of this season. Losing eight regulars in gradua-tion, Coach Tabor had to build practically a new team. Chester was not a conference team but Coach Tabor had to get a smaller school to try out his new team. The game was played in a sea of mud. Tabor gave every man on the squad a chance to show his wares. Benton was never scored on. Benton 19 Johnston City 14 Johnston City going through all last season and so far this season, without being defeated, met her Waterloo when she tackled the Red Devils. John' ston City had practically all of her last year's squad and made a desperate fight for victory. Since the Chester game Coach Tabor had been ironing out the rough places, and had the Maroons going good. The contest was replete with sensational line smashes and spectacular plays from beginning to end. A dazzling aerial attack, Ross to Doty, swept Johnston City off her feet. These passes being good for 10 to 20 yards were responsible for many gains. Samuels' running also f urnished thrills. He ran 65 yards for a touchdown, and made other gains of 50 and 30 yards. Benton 7 Ajina 7 Our next game, which was with Anna, proved to be a real battle. Anna, going through last season without a defeat, and only one so far this season, put up a hard battle. The Red Devils ability to hold the line when it needed holding saved the day. Anna scored a touchdown in the first quarter. In the third quarter Benton, (after working the ball down the field) put the ball on the three yard line with only one down to make the goal. At this stage of the battle Ross threw a pass to Doty, who was waiting behind the line. Ross then kicked the extra point, thus ending the scoring on both sides. With three minutes of play left, Anna put the ball on Benton's ten yard line. It was at this time that the Maroons' ” ability to hold the line saved the day. Anna was held here until they lost the ball on downs. It was Benton's ball with only a few seconds to play. The Maroons then kicked to safety. Benton 7 Carbondale 0 The Carbondale tilt was a real game. Benton, as usual, won but could not score 56 until the last five minutes of play. Carol Sims distinguished himself with great line plunging as did Captain Gasoway in gaining through the line and around the ends. In the first half both teams resorted to hitting the line and running the ends with an occasional pass. The second quarter was much like the first. Neither team was in a dangerous scoring position ah though the Maroons had the edge on their opponents. In the third and fourth quarters the Red Devils showed a better scrapping spirit and began to gain more ground. Benton completed two passes out of three attempts for big gains. Carbondale also showed fight by ripping off 15 yards around end and other smaller gains but were stopped by the Maroons in the fourth quarter. Sims and Gasoway carried the ball to Carbondale's 5 yard line but it was lost on downs. Benton passed; then Sims kept hitting the line until he pushed the pigskin over for a touchdown. Ross kicked the extra point, making the score 7 to 0 in Benton's favor. Benton 26 Cairo 0 On the following Saturday the Maroons took Cairo’s measure to a tune of 26 to 0. Frank Watson, playing his first game of the year, starred on offense by scoring two touchdowns. Four minutes after the kickoff Captain Gasoway placed the ball across the scor-ing line after he made fifteen yards of the distance from midfield on an end run. Benton failed on the extra point. Dives through the line always netted quick gains, and there was no difficulty from the start. At the end of the first quarter the Maroons had the ball on the one yard line, and after the rest, scored the second touchdown. Watson showed great form as he plowed through the line for eight yards and a touchdown. “Cat Ross added the extra point. The “Red Devils” next goal was made on end runs and line smashes, Lowery, Gasoway and Watson carrying the ball. Watson then pushed the oval over for his second touchdown. Ross added the extra point. Harrisburg 25 Benton 0 The Maroons felt the sting of defeat for the first time of the year when they civ countered Harrisburg, the only other undefeated conference team. Harrisburg was doped to win as their men were four year men. Their fleet backlield coupled with air-tight interference by boys weighing twenty 57 59 HEAVIES pounds more than the Maroons, made the victory possible. Their end runs were the greatest factor in gaining ground, but when line plunges were attempted the Maroons' line stopped them in their tracks. In the second half the ball was in the Maroons' possession as much as it was in Harrisburg's. An aerial attack netted several nice gains for the Maroons. At sev-eral times they were in scoring positions but penalties and lack of pep kept them from scoring. Sims was the outstanding star for the Maroons. Time after time he would break through the line for a gain or to down a “Bull Dog for a loss. Benton 27 Herrin 0 On November 11th the Maroons celebrated Armistice Day and Herrin's Home' coming Day by defeating them 27 to 0. The Maroons line stuck like glue and tore holes through Herrin’s defense for the fast Maroon backficld, and gains were ripped off with ease. Ross starred on offense as he skirted the ends for big gains and scored two touchdowns. As the Maroons were nearing their first touchdown a Maroon pass was inter-cepted and knocked into the hands of a Benton player giving them the gain. Ross skirted end for nine yards. Gasoway put across the first marker. Ross kicked the extra point. Score 7 to 0. The Maroons, through end runs and a twenty yard pass to Jones, put the ball on the twelve yard line. Ross tried for a place kick but the ball went wide of the bars. In the third quarter Herrin tried aerial attacks, but the “Red Devils intercepted almost every one. Samuels went in for Gasoway. Sims broke loose and sprinted thirty yards. Ross skirted end for twenty yards. Ross then scored another touchdown and kicked the extra point. A pass to Sims for fourteen yards was the largest single gain for Benton's next score. Other gains were of the two to seven variety until Ross went around end for the goal. He failed on the extra point. Score 20 to 0. Alter the next kick Herrin again resorted to passing. Ross netted twenty yards 60 LIGHTS around end. Small gains went for downs until a twenty yard pass to Doty placed the ball on the eight yard line. Hatchett on two attempts pushed the ball over for the final marker. Ross added the extra point, bringing the score to 27 to 0. Benton 15 West Frankfort 12 Then came West Frankfort. The Maroons playing the best game of then-career slopped their way through mud and water to take West Frankfort down to defeat to the tune of 13 to 12. This one point victory climaxed the hardest fought battle ever seen on the Maroon field. The Maroons waded right into West Frankfort. They fumbled, failed to gain, then kicked. Then the Maroons waded down the field making first downs with ease and never stopped until they had made the sixty yards, pushing the Red Birds' back on every play. With the ball on Frankfort's 4 yard line, Gasoway gained 3 yards on two plays, then on the third down Ross went over for the first marker. His kick for the extra point was perfect. Score 7 to 0. The second quarter opened with Frankfort gaining 1 yard on three plays and then they kicked. West Frankfort recovered the ball on a fumble on her 10 yard line. Then they attempted to kick but the punt was blocked and the ball recovered by Lee back of West Frankfort's goal line for a touchdown. Ross failed on the extra point. Score Benton 13; West Frankfort 0. Samuels replaced Gasoway to start the third quarter. West Frankfort staged an aerial attack and scored one touchdown, then another on a line plunge. No more scoring was done in the remainder of the game. The Maroons had the edge on the visitors in gaining ground. Only one of the West Frankfort passes were good, the others being intercepted by the Maroon back-field. A series of tackle and end plays left the ball in Benton’s possession on West Frankfort's 2 yard line as the game ended. Continued on Page 112 61 Benton opened the season with a brilliant victory over Mt. Vernon. The game was replete with sensational plays and as the score would indicate, the teams were evenly matched but the Maroons were playing a brand of ball that would win any game. Score 16 to 17. Next was Carbondale. After the first quarter the Maroons settled down and rolled up a score that Carbondale could not surpass. A change in the lineup came near losing the game but the Maroons had already checked up a safe margin. Score 29 to 24. The next game Benton defeated Christopher. In the early part of the game both teams were fighting hard with the score very close. After the half the Mai' oons romped away with a 18 to 7 score. Then the Maroons trounced the Alumni. The old timers did their best but could not deal with Tabor's warriors. After the game was on ice, most of the see ond team was sent in. Score 16 to 12. Benton met their first defeat when they went to Mt. Vernon. Capt. Ross and Samuels were not in the game and the Maroons were completely at sea. Beil' ton was never in the lead and was trailing 33 to 7 at the end of the game. When Marion came here to battle the Maroons, Benton handed them a 21 to 19 score for a defeat. It was one of the fastest games of the year for both teams used a driving defense. The Maroons were out-played in the first half but came back strong in the last half and before the final gun sounded, had rung up 21 points to Marion's 19. West Frankfort was next to stumble before the Maroons. Benton jumped into the lead and succeeded in retaining it throughout the entire game. Frankfort used a five man defense to good advantage and it took all the ingenuity of Capt. Ross and his teammates to break through for goals. Score 11 to 6. The Maroons almost met with defeat when they went to Du Quoin. Du Quoin had a scrapping team and a small floor and took good advantage of it. The Maroons somehow could not get going but when the whistle blew, the score was 14 to 13 in favor of Benton. Benton had little trouble vanquishing Harrisburg's warriors. The Maroons got the lead and had no trouble in keeping it. At no time during the game did Harrisburg prove to be dangerous. Score 29 to 13. 62 BASKETBALL Continued Then Benton took Johnston City into camp to the tune of 20 to 13. Johnston City took advantage of their small floor and low ceiling and used a live man de-tense. Benton started the scoring and kept it up during every part of the game. Long shots were impossible, but Benton was always successful in working the ball down the floor. Next came the fast Centralia delegation. It proved to be one of the fastest and Hardest fought games of the season. Both teams used a last offense and fought every minute. Centralia got an early lead but was soon overcome by the Maroons. Ceiv tralia's fast dribbling looked as if it might mean defeat but it could not be compared with Benton's pass work. Score IS to 8. The Maroons continued their winning streak at the expense of the Christopher five. Benton succeeded in gaining enough of a lead to allow the removal of Capt. Ross during the entire second half. Christopher came back strong in the last quarter and brought their side of the score to 17, while Benton had checked up 21. Then Benton romped away with a 37 to 5 victory over Du Quoin. The Mar oons played rings around the visitors and the second team was sent in at the half after the regulars laid away 25 points to Du Quoin's 2. During the second half the second team succeeded in scoring twelve points and held Du Quoin to three, leaving the score 37 to 5. Without the services of Doty, Benton dropped to second place in the Little Ten Conference when they lost to Marion 24 to 18. This was the second time the Maroons felt the sting of defeat and the first time by a conference team. The Maroons played great ball during the first half but Marion came back so strong in the latter period that Benton was trailing 24 to 18 when the final whistle blew. The Maroons redeemed themselves when they defeated Harrisburg 29 to 13. While the game was hardly up to standard, it was bitterly contested and hard play ing resulted on both sides. Harrisburg's line-up was shifted frequently in an effort to stem the tide but Benton was never headed. The next game found Benton trimming West Frankfort. In the first quarter the Maroons were forced to long shots but after that period succeeded in working the ball down the floor. Frankfort was showing some of the fastest floor work of the season but inability to hit the basket spelled defeat. Score 22 to 11. 63 BASKETBALL -Continued Carbondale was next to fall before the Maroons. At the end of the first quar-ter the score stood 7 to 2, in Benton's favor and the game was never in danger after that time. The Maroon's scoring machine started its work in the next period, and Benton was at the long end of a 23 to 21 score at the end of the game. The Maroons had a run for their money when they went to Eldorado. It was a hard struggle from the start and the score was in doubt all through the game. The play was rather rough as their players were all of the husky type. The Maroons were leading 22 to 16 when the final gun sounded. Benton brought their last home game to a fitting climax when they trounced Johnston City for the second time this season by a score of 32 to 22. It was a hard fought battle throughout, and was a much better game than the score would indicate. The Maroons rung down the curtain of their cage schedule as they bowed to the fast Centralia quintet 23 to 18. It was a hard fought struggle but the Red Devils failed to display their old time pep and could not get their bearings at any time long enough to swing into the lead. The greatest consolation of the night, came after the fans returned home and learned that West Frankfort had defeated Marion and let Benton into first place in the Little Ten Conference Standing. Then came the tournament with Benton doped to win. The Maroons started off in whirl wind fashion as they downed Sesser in their first game 29 to 17. Then Christopher spilled the dope by defeating Benton 18 to 11. The Maroons, unable to penetrate Christopher's defense or stop their long shots went down to defeat. Christopher then walloped Bonnie and took the cup and the tournament by downing West Frankfort in the finals. TEAM Mt. Vernon .... Carbondale ... Christopher .... Alumni ....... Mt. Vernon ... Marion ....... West Frankfort Du Quoin ..... Harrisburg ... Johnston City Centralia .... Christopher .... Du Quoin ..... Marion ....... Harrisburg ... West Frankfort Carbondale ... Eldorado ..... Johnston City Centralia ..... SCORE Opponents Benton 14 16 24 29 7 18 12 16 34 4 19 21 6 11 13 14 13 29 13 20 s 18 17 21 5 37 24 18 13 29 11 22 21 33 16 22 22 32 23 18 64 BENTON. HERRIN AND MT. VERNON The first meet of the season found Benton, Mt. Vernon and Herrin in a triangle meet at Benton. Herrin, Southern Illinois Champion's, romped away with 80 points while the Maroons edged out Mt. Vernon for second place with a total of 33 points to Mt. Vernon's 26. The meet was an exciting one; all of the events were closely contested. Schneeman, of Herrin, was high point man with 15 points. Martin was Benton's high point scorer. He garnered 7 points by winning second in both the broad and hop, step, and jump, and the high jump. Our boys made a good showing especially when one considers that Herrin had most of last year's squad while Coach Tabor had practically all new material to work with. FRANKLIN COUNTY TRACK MEET Three records were broken in the Annual Franklin County Track Meet. West Frankfort won the meet, scoring 66 points. Benton won second with 25 points, Christopher third with 22 1-2 points; then came Sesser, Zeigler and Thompsonville. Harrison, of West Frankfort, added a few inches to the Franklin County pole vault record by topping the bar at 10 feet 11 inches. When Tarwain, of Sesser, heaved the javelin 163 feet, 9 inches, he established a new' mark for the county. Morocco, of Christopher, broke the existing Franklin County hurdles record when he ran the 220-yard hurdles in twenty-eight seconds. JOHNSTON CITY The next track event was with Johnston City. Since the Franklin County Meet Coach Tabor had his men in good shape and the Maroons trotted away with a 68 to 45 victory. Benton had little difficulty in winning the jumps, distances, hurdles, and javelin, but did nothing in the dashes and pole vault. Martin was Benton's high point man gathering 1 3 points. SOUTHERN ILLINOIS TRACK AND FIELD MEET About four hundred and fifty athletes met at West Frankfort to participate in one of the biggest track meets ever held in Southern Illinois. Herrin as was expected romped away with the championship, winning 42 points. West Frankfort was second scoring 28 points, Eldorado was third with 21 points, and Harrisburg with 9 points took fourth place. Two records were broken. Harrison, of West Frankfort, by vaulting 11 feet, 3 inches, set a new record for Southern Illinois pole vault. Shoemaker, of Herrin, hurling the javelin 166 feet, 5 inches also set a new record. The old mark was 161 feet, 5 1-2 inches. Pack, of Herrin, ran the 100-yard dash in 10 and M seconds which tied the record for “Egypt.” Other schools winning points were: Christopher 8; Carbondale 5; Centralia Elkville ; Sesser 4; Marion 3; Vienna 3; Goreville 3; Anna 3; Mt. Vernon 2; Salem o INTELLECTUAL Benton, with one first, one second, and two thirds, won third place in the Intellectual Meet. Carbondale, scoring 18 points, won first, Herrin with eleven points was second and Benton scoring ten points won third place. Benton won first in the boys' Quartet. The Quartet included McCartney, Gilmore, Ingram and Wood. John Gilmore won third place in the boys' Solo. John McCartney placed third in the oration, and Frances Hickman won second in Dramatic Reading. 67 Girls' Athletic Association President .............................................Lela Keef Vice-President ....................................Reathel Odum Secretary Treasurer ...............................Irene Hemphill The Girls' Athletic Association was organized in 1921 by Miss Pauline Annin who was sponsor for two years. Miss Hochhalter the group from 1923 to 1925. This year with a group of sixty girls, much has been accomplished for girls' athletics in the High School. Miss Hochhalter and Miss Kittenger acted as sponsors. The association holds monthly meetings for business and social purposes, with groups of the girls acting as entertainers and hostesses. The annual Kid party, held just before the Christmas season, is one of the features of the year. All youngsters frisk about and enjoy the playthings and all-day suckers that Old Santa brings to them. The most outstanding event of each year is the outing in May. At this time, the girls hike to Sunnyside and for two days enjoy a full program of hikes, boating, athletics and stunts. The aim ot the Association is to bring to the girls of the High School a well-rounded program of ind x r and outdoor sports and carefully coach athletic activities; in this capacity, the G. A. A. has been very successful in the year 1925-'26. 68 Girls' Athletics This year, with the introduction of a Physical Education Department into our High School, girls have been offered a better opportunity than in any former time to engage in athletics. During the fall months, volley ball was the sport followed by the girls. The teams for the four classes were coached by Miss Hochhalter and Miss Kittenger. Under the auspices of the G. A. A., the Volley Ball Tournament was held in November. In the finals, the Sophomore team gained first place among the teams of the four classes. During the winter, basketball was enjoyed by the girls. Picked teams offered two preliminary games during the High School basketball season. With the aid of Miss Kittenger, the coach, the girls staged an inter-class tournament in March. In the spring, baseball was played on the outdoor field. A great deal of enthusiasm was aroused. For the team-makers of these three sports, and to hikers, the Association offers points. When a girl has earned seven hundred of these G. A. A. points—a feat that takes from two to four years of successful playing to accomplish she is presented with a Maroon arm-band, upon which is placed a white “B. This year, our only “B girl has been Rosie Devocelle 27, who received this honor in October. 69 70 71 Debating Club President ........................................Martha Layman Vice-President ............................................Waller Ewing Secretary-Treasurer .....................................Eleanor Dollins The Debating Club was re-organized early in the year, and at the first meeting the officers were elected. There are three standing committees with the following chairmen: Social— Florance Jackson, Membership Walter Britton, and Stenographic Paul Manis. Miss Hargrove is faculty advisor and sponsor for the club, and coaches its teams. The aims of the Debating Club are the following: (1) To provide a well organized and well balanced club in which the students may work and develop the talents which they possess; (2) To train students in the art of public speaking and debate, and to furnish material for the Southern Illinois Debating teams; and (. ) To cooperate with the administration in furthering the best interests of the student body. Two meetings are held each month, at which interesting programs are given. In the programs there are debates of all types: comical, serious, and extemporaneous. In addition to debates, there are talks and musical numbers. The public was invited to attend one of the regular meetings of the club in November, and a good crowd was present to hear a well given program. Debating Teams AFFIRMATIVE Walter Ewing Herbert Upchurch Martha Layman NEGATIVE Louise Stilley Walter Britton ('.lark Lee Allen For the fourth time Benton entered the Southern Illinois Debating League this year. The question selected for debate was: “Resolved, that our National Defense should be organized in three separate departments: Army, Navy, and Air. The teams who represented Benton were: affirmative Walter Ewing, Herbert Upchurch, and Martha Layman with Paul Manis, alternate; Negative Louise Stilley, Walter Britton, and Clark Lee Allen, with Leonard King, alternate. Miss Hargrove of the History department coached the teams. In the arrangement of triangles for the first debate, Benton was grouped with McLeansboro and Mt. Vernon. We won the debate with McLeansboro but lost to Mt. Vernon. However, the students who took part in these interschool debates received training and experience which will always be of great importance and value to them. Even if we did not win the Southern Illinois Championship as we did last year, we believe that our participation in the Southern Illinois Debates was civ tirely worth while, and we are looking forward to more interschool debating. 75 Press Club Editor-in-Chief ....................................Loletia Dorris Associate Editor ...............................Beulah McCollum Circulation Manager ...........................Roscoe Mooneyham The Press (dub was organized under the supervision of Miss Dorris B. Kinne-man in 1923. It was through the efforts of the club that the news of the High School was published in The Benton Evening News and The Benton Standard under the title of High School Notes. The final triumph came last year when they were able to publish The Echo, an individual high school paper. It is published twice a month. The first year The Echo was supported by circulation and advertising; but this year it is thriving by circulation alone. The high school has purchased the very latest type of printing press on which The Echo will be published. Meetings of the Press Club are held on Wednesdays preceding the next issue of the paper. At the meetings reports are given on the journalistic work being done in other schools and a chapter from various books on high school publications is read and then discussed. We also talk about the make-up for the next edition, and assignments are made to the reporters. Membership to the club is open to anyone in high school who can write an article accepted by Miss Kinneman. the sponsor. 74 Octettes First Sopranos Anne Young Edith Estelle Gahm Second Sopranos Juanita Musgraves Brossell Doty First Tenors Paul Manis Homer Jones Second Tenors Cave Smith Max Bayless GIRLS First Altos Mary Spani Frances Teague Second Sopranos Fern Wood Thelma Mason BOYS First Basses Meredith Dobry Mont Heard Second Basses Holland Simmons Walter Ewing A somewhat different plan has been worked out this year for choosing the peo pie to represent us in the Intellectual Meet in quartets. Instead of picking a boys quartet and a girls' quartet, eight people were chosen, allowing two rather than one to sing on each part. In this way, more people are given the opportunity of quartet training and when the quartets are picked, there will be alternates for each part, in case one of the quartet members is unable to sing. Last year the Boys' Quartet took first place in the Southern Illinois Meet and second in the Little Ten Conference and we are hoping to have not one but two winning quartets this year. 75 Le Cercle Francais President ..... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer ..... Herbert Upchurch ....Wilma Hobbs ....Reathel Odum .......Lela Kcef Le Cercle Francais has just completed the third year of its existence. All three years have been extremely successful, and the last year has seen not only a growth in size but in accomplishments as well. The second year members of the club form a splendid nucleus for the beginners. It has been through the hard work of Miss Black-ard that this club has taken its place among the foremost clubs of the High School. The purpose of Le Cercle Francais is to promote an interest in French. The meetings are held twice a month after school. Special programs are planned for each meeting in which French is used as much as possible. This year they have been exceptionally good and instructive. They consist of games, songs, stories, anecdotes and short plays. This gives the members an opportunity to practice speaking French and it arouses more interest in the study of the language, literature and customs of the French people. The membership of the club is not restricted to people taking French but is open to all students who have studied it. 76 Latin Club Prim a Consul .... Secundus Consul Quaestor........ Janitor ........ ....Helena Duppe ...Carolus Robinson ...Louisa Crawford Elliott McReynolds The Latin Club has just completed its first year as an organization in B. T. H. S. with unusual success. It was organized in October, 1925 with Miss Mary Colcord as its sponsor. The membership of the club was limited to students who were taking first year Latin. The officers were elected at the first meeting, and plans were formulated for the carrying on of the club work. The purposes of the club are two fold: (1) To increase our knowledge of Latin; and (2) To create an interest in all things “Roman. The club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month. The programs consist of Latin songs, stories ol great Romans, and reviews of Roman life. Miss Colcord realizes that many think the Latin Club dead (because Latin is a dead language) so she has revised various games which were played by the Romans and contests which relate to Latin, in order to add enthusiasm and make The Latin Club one of the liveliest organizations in High School club life. 77 Walter Ewing Loren Taylor ... Irving Trombly FIRST SEMESTER ..........President .....Vice President Secretary-T reasurer SECOND SEMESTER Jerome Rea .............................................President George Burkhart ...................................Vice-President John Suddes ..................................Secretary-Treasurer The school year of 1925-1926 marks the beginning of the Hi-Y organization in Benton High School. It was H. Ross Bunce, the Southern Illinois Older Boys' secretary, who first proposed the organization of this club. As a result the club was formed early in the year, with Mr. Ayre, adult leader. Our charter was soon obtained and on November 6, the club was inducted by the Centralia Hi-Y, making us a part of the national organization. Some thirty boys have pledged themselves to the purpose of the club, which is: To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character.” The platform of Hi-Y is composed of four parts, clean athletics, clean scholarship, clean speech and clean living. The club meets weekly for Bible study and discussion of problems that are paramount in life of every high school boy. These lessons supply something vital in the lives ot the students, something not obtained from other school activities. The week from March 18th to 23rd was given to a “four C's campaign. The influences of the Hi-Y can never be measured and while they are manifold the future is sure to give greater and more lasting returns. Agriculture Club FIRST SEMESTER Carrol Sims Offa Lewis Neil Tucker Ralph Smith Of fa Lewis ... Ralph Smith ... Nolan Sneed ... Owen Tucker . ..........President .....Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer ....Sergt. at Arms SECOND SEMESTER ..........President .....Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer .....Sergt. at Arms With more than twenty old members back in school, the Agriculture Club lost little time in getting started. It was organized five years ago and under the adult supervision of Mr. Natho has doubled its membership. The Agricultural Club is composed of boys who arc interested in furthering the interests of Agriculture in the community. Their purpose is to create a closer union between the boy on the farm and his father. The membership of the club is made up of boys who are now enrolled or those who have been in classes in Vocational agriculture. In February came the annual Father and Son' banquet, which was attended by many of the boys and their fathers. At the banquet, which was served by the Home Economics Club, J. E. Hill of Springfield, who is the State Supervisor of Vocational Agriculture, was the chief speaker. Many interesting and educational programs have been given during the year at the regular semi-monthly meetings. Topics of interest to farmers and farm boys are discussed. 79 Home Economics Club President ...................................Florence Jackson '26 Vice-President...................................Anne Young 26 Secretary-Treasurer .......................Beulah McCollum '27 The Benton Township High School Home Economics Club was organized five years ago by members of the Home Economics Department and has had a very active and useful existence ever since its organization. The biggest aim of the Club is to interest the girls of the High School in the home and its activities, and to help make better homemakers for the future. It has other aims also: To interest the girl in her own development and in the development of other girls; and to aid in making the Home Economics Department one of the best and most useful in our High School. Every girl in the High School is eligible for membership. This year we have an enrollment of fifty. To prove our interest and efficiency, each year banquets are served. In the fall there is the Mother and Daughter Banquet for the girls of the Club and their mothers, and later in the year the Father and Son Banquet for the boys of the Agriculture Club and their fathers. Meetings are held every two weeks and programs of interest arc presented by-members of the Club or by some one who has something worthwhile to give to the girls. SO Manual Arts Club President .........................................Bennie Lowery Vice-President ...................................Orman Robinson Secretary'Treasurer ...................................Homer Jones Sergeant at Arms......................................Harold Perry The Manual Art Club promoted by Mr. Smith was organized at the first of this school year, and it is taking an important part in school organizations. The purpose of this club is to promote better Manual Art in this High School; to protect the property of the school, that is, to discourage boys from damaging property by cutting with knife, scratching or marring the woodwork or furniture; to develop not only good carpenters; but also good “Hangmen ; to help other departments of the school; and to promote the right interest and spirit in the Manual Training Department. The meetings are held the third Thursday in each month. Two specially prepared numbers are given at each meeting. These are on the interests of Manual Arts, but they are the kind of lessons that cannot be learned in daily class work. Special entertainment is prepared for each meeting. At one meeting jigging and French-harp playing contests were staged, in which everyone took part. i 81 Orchestra and Band The increasing popularity of instrumental music among B. T. H. S. students has been shown by the marked increase in the number enrolled in the orchestra and band. Our orchestra of forty pieces has done some splendid work, having appeared numerous times before the public. The most pretentious appearance was at the Or chestra Chorus Concert on December 22, in the Gym, when the orchestra furnished half of the evening's program. By request, this program was repeated on Sunday afternoon, January 9, at the Baptist Church. Other appearances have been made in Assemblies, before the Benton Woman's Club, at the Senior play. Operetta, and Teachers' Institute. The band, still in its infancy, has also appeared numerous times at both football and basketball games. Most of these thirty boys are playing band instruments for the first time and deserve a great deal of credit for the progress which they have made during the year. S2 Camp Fire Camp Fire came to Benton early and judging from the present enthusiasm, ex-pects to stay late. Since 1916 the Wohelo Camp Fire Group has been active in B. T. H. S. So enthusiastic, so fun-loving, so pleasingly different have these girls been that they have planted in many a high school girl's heart the one big desire to become a Camp Fire Girl. The opportunity for all girls to become a member of this huge national and even international organization was granted in September, 1925. The result? Over one hundred girls are now active in the following Camp Fire groups. Aokiya, Tata' pochan, Akiyuhapi, Lewa, Gcmewunac, Shutanka, Wiloha, Shuinala, Alalafa and Wohelo, under the direction of the following guardians: Mary Alice Kittengcr, Edith Whitmer, Anna Cosgrove, Byna Hargrove, Clara Blackard, Helen Hoch halter, Laura Lytle, Mary Zua Hazzard, Mrs. Reed, Tyra Christensen. The Wohelo Camp Fire Girls acted as Big Sisters to the new groups, directed their first meetings, taught them the ideals and song and later led them to their first impressive Grand Council Fire at the High School Gym. The first “Give Service plan of all groups fully convinced the girls that He profits most who serves best. The Saturday night before Christmas, the Camp Fire Girls drove out to the poor house, sang Christmas carols, presented each inmate with candy, nuts and raisins, fruit, a Christmas bell and a personal gift. During February the Camp Fire Girls sponsored the two Lyceum numbers, “The Chas. Cox Entertainers and Selma Lenhart, Reader of Plays. The money gained by this undertaking was used for their most recent Give Service Plan the All-Girls Banquet, which was so enjoyed that all girls are asking to have it repeated annually. The long tables were beautifully decorated with lighted candles, freshly cut jonquils, and a candy corsage and program for every girl. Music and other entertainment was provided throughout the entire evening. Miss Leonard, Dean of Women at the University of Illinois, concluded the program with a very interesting talk. It was truly the “End of a Perfect Day. May we be able to repeat it! Another Grand Council Fire and a successful camping trip will terminate this year's enterprises. Through the summer, may we always remember the watchword “Wohelo from Work—Health—Love and the seven laws of the fire: Seek Beauty Give Service Pursue Knowledge Be Trustworthy Hold on to Health Glorify Work Be Happy. 84 S5 An Alumni Organization in Benton? The age in which we are now living is one in which co-operation and organization are prominent characteristics. Every phase of life is organized. The Rotary Club, the Lions Club, our churches, our clubs arc bringing people together for recreation and for renewal of life. These organizations are made up of small numbers of people since there may be only those people who are interested in that special phase of life. Then why not have one big organization for those many people in our community who have been engaged in working, planning and living together in High School days? An el fort was made several years ago to have a meeting of the alumni of Benton Township High School. Several hundred former students met in the assembly room of the High School and listened to the amusing anecdotes told by Judge Layman '98, and George Hickman '97. Pictures of graduating classes, and basketball teams, and snapshots of the “flappers” of a decade ago were displayed. This meeting was a success, but the plan to have it each year was not continued. One difficulty of organization is assembling former graduates. But such a difficulty would be rewarded, for this would mean that the whole community would be interested in the project. The advantages of such an effort are evident. Renewal of acquaintances, lives made a little less stale because of contact with youth and experienced age, an incentive to keep abreast of the times, the urge to attend High School entertainments- • the concerts and plays as well as athletic contests, might be results of this movement. If in the future, committees are organized for the purpose of instituting an alumni program or banquet, do your utmost by your help and attendance to follow the leader— Alumnus 1919. 86 $7 Calendar Sept. 1-Sept. 4 Sept. 6 Sept. 7-Sept. 8- Sept. 9 Sept. 14 Sept. 15 Sept. 21-Sept. 23- Sept. 25- Sept. 30-Oct. 1- Oct. 5 Oct. 8- Oct. 9- Oct. 13- Oct. 14 Oct. 17-Oct. 22 Oct. 23-Oct. 26 -For a Freshman I think I got along very well today. Of course I fell down the stairs once and lost my way twice but that is nothing. -A Senior told me they had their first meeting today. He said they did not have a single fight. When he said it, it sounded horribly rough to me. Mother will not permit me to go out here if they do things like that. Helen Ross read this in a theme today. “She had a Roman nose, in tact it was so Roman it roamed all over her face.” Everyone laughed, but I saw nothing humorous in it. Today was Labor Day so 1 studied for my lessons tomorrow. Mother says that is what you are always supposed to do on holidays. -Mr. Tabor asked Bob Doty why chord OB equaled chord OD and he said ’cause “equal suspenders hold up equal parts.” Everyone laughed, but I don't think its very nice to talk about personal things like suspenders right out in public. -Teacher caught one of those big mean Senior boys whispering in the study hall today. It was pretty hot today so mother told me I'd better not wear my rubbers. A Senior boy told me they elected their Scarab staff today and said it wasn't any good, but I am forced to believe that he merely said that be' cause he was not on it. -Walter Ewing wore a new sweater to school today and it really had as many as four colors in it. Those people from Miss Seymour's history class always do beat me to the cafeteria. I really think they should let us little boys be in front of them. Mr. Tabor asked me today if I didn't want to go out for football and I very emphatically told him no. I don’t like rough games like that. Though I like school very much I am bound to confess. Mike Banovitch changed from orange to pink collars today. I think orange ones are so much prettier. That execrable band gave forth its blaring sounds today. Really, I think a nice French harp is so much more musical. One of my teachers, Mr. Moore, told Jewell Drake to bring her toys to class if she couldn't amuse herself any other way. I think school should be made for work and if they start bringing their toys I shall quit. Assembly for brief announcements after which we passed to our third hour classes. A mouse ran across the assembly today, but I happened to have my legs in my seat so I was sate. We played hop-skotch on the football field today. We had an assembly to pep up our warriors for the fray tomorrow. 1 made 89 on an English paper today and was fearful about taking it home. My mother scolded me dreadfully. The school is having examinations and on every hand I find faces of woe. -We again have a brief assembly for announcements. 88 CLINE-VICK DRUG CO. The Rexall Store DRUGS Fountain Service I obacco Stationery Kodak Supplies Liggett’s and Whitman’s Candies Stores: BENTON JOHNSTON CITY MARION CARTERVILLE HERRIN ZEIGLER WEST FRANKFORT A Ciood Place To Meet Your Friends Successors to Clayton-Crisp 89 Browning’s Book Store BOOKS AND STATIONERY CALENDAR Continued Oct. 27—Dr. Cilkey gave a very wonderful talk before the assembly today on Thistle Seeds.” Oct. 28—Dr. Durden talked today on Are You Paying Your Way.” Oct. 29 Dr. Franklin spoke of the Chinese in the assembly today. Oct. 30—Dr. First, the last surviving member of the guard for Lincoln's body, talked to us today. Oct. 31—I went to the Freshmen Hallowe'en party. There were some of those Junior and Senior boys there trying to get the ice cream I think, but we fooled them. Nov. 4 We had an assembly and the Juniors gave a playlet called Maud Muller. Irving Trombly rode a child’s horse. I think he is too big to be doing things like that now. Nov. 6 Mr. Ay re took me to school in his new car today. I was fearful for my life all the way there. Nov. 10—The Seniors are now wearing their new rings and I saw a girl trying to get a Senior boy’s. I don't know what she wanted it for. 90 Nov. 11—Armistice Day. Mr. Williams made a speech in the assembly and Walter Ewing played “Taps” on his cornet. Nov. 13—I saw Clark Lee Allen smiling at Martha Layman today. I think it is awful the way some people flirt. Nov. 16—My class gave a play today about the Declaration of Independence. It was very good, especially the roll call. I was in it. Nov. 17 The Sophomores gave a play today called “Not Such a Goose.” It was good, but of course not as good as ours. Nov. 18—The Juniors and Seniors gave a play. 1 heard a Senior girl say after it was over that she thought Carrol Sims was perfectly divine. I think her name was Billy Chcnault. Nov. 19 and 20 No school. Nov. 23—'Miss Hazzard also has a new Ford. Mr. Moore says they are going to have an albfaculty Ford race. Nov. 25—We had an assembly today for the football game with West Frankfort tomorrow. They wanted me to help lead yells, but I told them Mother would not let me. Nov. 26—We defeated West Frankfort. I feel I ate too much turkey and as a result I have indigestion. Nov. 27—No school. Nov. 30—Three months of school gone by. EVERYTHING TO EAT Davis Cash Grocery The Only Exclusive Grocery Store on the Square HIGH GRADE PASTRIES WILLIAMS BAKERY ii n Our Mother’s Bread “Best by lest” PHONE 781 114 N. Main St. Phone 528 Dec. 1—We had an assembly today to sing and you could hear Brossel Doty and Ann Young above everyone else. I don't approve of the songs they sing cither. I think it would be much nicer if we sang church songs. Dec. 3—I understand that Benton got second place in the Little Ten Conference. Dec. 5—Jack Kimmel tried to hide behind me when we were playing hide and seek today, but he didn't succeed very well. Dec. 8—The Seniors had try-outs for their play last night. They said that Jerome Rea was trying-out and he came right out and said a bad word. Dec. 11- -We defeated Mt. Vernon in the first basketball game of the year. Dec. 12—Our renowned professor of chemistry was stricken suddenly with the chicken-pox. Dec. 14 Assembly today. Charlie Something and Frank Something entertained us. Dec. 1 5 Bob McKeinie told me today that Roy Thomas read an essay on Love in his English class. I don't think he is big enough to be in love yet. Dec. 16 Martha Layman got so excited in Debating Club try-outs she had to leave. Amos Graddy was speaking on Aviation and of course he tried to fly. Dec. 19 I heard George Burkhart say he made it in nothing flat down to the lunch line today. 1 think he fell down. Dec. 20 Everyone is dressing dolls. Mother wanted me to take some of my old toys to school, but I was afraid they might laugh at me. Dec. 21—They said Frances Hickman tried to sneak in at the poor children's Christmas party Saturday, but they decided she was too big. Dec. 24 School is out for Christmas. 1 wrote Santa Claus a letter last night. Jan. 1—Ml. Vernon defeats Benton. Jan. 2—We beat Marion. Jan. 4—Everyone returns to school with exclamations of joy. Jan. 5—We had a fire drill and the history class came out and left Napoleon in the burning building. Jan. 7—Frank Warren got a hair cut and had his annual permanent put in today. Jan. 8—We defeated West Frankfort. The band played such wonderful music that we nearly lost the game, but managed to come out ahead. Jan. 9—Du Quoin goes down in defeat. Jan. 11—Short assembly. Jan. 12—My algebra teacher threatened to send me home for whispering, but I begged her not to. Mother would think I was getting to be a bad boy. Jan. 14—Some boys tried to get me to skip school today, but I wouldn't do it. 92 SUGGESTED GIFTS FOR THE GRADUATES Ribbon Novelties Feather Fans Stationery letter Openers Perfume Bottles Perfume Boudoir Lamps Quill Pens Bock Ends Pictures Mot toes Beads Let Us Frame Your High School Diploma “We Make Photos That Please” Machiels Studio ART AND GIFT SHOP 93 114 W. Church St. Phone 54 Jan. 15 We journey to Harrisburg and another “redskin bites the dust. ' Jan. 18 An assembly to sing again. My voice is improving all the time. Jan. 19—Teeny Samuels thought spring was here and came to school in his shirt .sleeves. Jan. 20—We play Johnston City and again we win. Some team. Jan. 22—My dog followed me into the study hall today and I was asked to remove him. It really embarrassed me very much. Jan. 24 A short pep meeting for the game tomorrow night. They have new yell leaders every time. They'll have Miss Colcord out there leading yells next. Jan. 25—Centralia goes down before Benton. Jan. 26—Benton defeats Christopher. Jan. 28 Brossell Doty fell downstairs today. She doesn’t know who picked her up, but Mr. Moore claims the honor. Jan. 29—Short assembly. Jan. JO—We defeat DuQuoin. Reid, Yemm and Hayes Theatres Presenting the Best Money Can Buy in Clean, Wholesome Amusements Southern Illinois’ Most Beautiful Play-House Capitol Theatre PICTURES, VAUDEVILLE AND ROAD ATTRACTIONS Star Theatre PICTURES ONLY W. A. ERWIN, Mgr. 94 Illinois Market Company in n Fresh and Cured MEATS of Quality ii—ii Phone 698 115 E. Main St. Hose. Dresses, Hats, Coats Feb. 1—Only four more months. Feb. 2—Everyone said to be sure and look for the ground hog today, but I never did see him. Feb. 4—School is real, school is earnest, and vacation but a dream. Feb. 5 Sad news. Marion breaks our winning streak. Feb. 6—Harrisburg goes down before the Red Rangers. Feb. 9— I bought my girl a Valentine today. It has lots ol cupids and hearts on it, and I think it is awfully pretty. Feb. 12 For the second time this year we beat West Frankfort. Some game! Feb. 14—Who sent Sis Ludwig the big Valentine? Feb. 15- We have an assembly and short talks by several well-known orators from among the students. Feb. 16—Pep meeting for the game tomorrow night. They had another new yell leader for us today. Feb. 17—Benton wins from Carbondalc. Feb. 20—Benton defeats Eldorado. Christy s Latest in Ladies’ “Ready-to-Wear' Every New Style in Lingerie 95 Feb. 22—Our friend George Washington’s birthday. Feb. 24—Benton closes the season here by defeating Johnston City. Feb. 25—The last game of the year and Centralia beats us. Big tears. Feb. 26 -West Frankfort gets obliging and beats Marion for us thereby allowing us to win the Little Ten Conference. Mar. 1—Short assembly for the debaters. Mar. 2 McLcansboro is beaten by Benton in debate, but Mt. Vernon wins from us. Mar. 3 Another short assembly for the debaters. Mar. 4 The basketball boys get to sit on the platform today. As usual they all tried to get back scats. Mar. 5—Benton defeats Sesser in the tournament, but is eliminated by Christopher in the second game. Mar. 6—Christopher upsets the dope and wins the tournament. Mar. 9 -Mr. Tabor lectures to his geometry class. “Why, this school used to be called a monastery, but now it's a loafer's Paradise. Mar. 10 —Mrs. Mart brings out a speaker today and as a result we are blessed with an assembly. UNION House Furnishing Co. QUALITY — SERVICE — COURTESY (Our Motto) 96 Phone 600 N. W. Corner Square, Nolen Bldg. George McReynolds Herrin Supply Co. W here Benton’s Big Variety Store Quality, Price and Where You Can Always Buy It Service Meet for Less ■i p- Shoes, Clothing, Furnishings for We Do Save You Money Mien and Boys Mar. I 1 The school is going to buy a new flag. This came from having env barrassing allusions made by Mrs. Cade to our lack of a flag. Mar. 12 Mrs. Palmer, president of the Woman's Clubs talked to us today in the assembly. Mar. 15 Mr. Smith said it would rain today, but the weather up and fooled him. Mar. 17 St. Patrick's Day. The debaters entertain themselves with a party. Certain other parties were given in town. We understand a certain Senior boy had a wonderful time at one. Mar. IS The Seniors very graciously entertain themselves with a picnic. The serenading afterwards and during the picnic was enjoyed by all. Mar. 19 Our boys go to Frankfort to the Older Boys' Conference in order that better men may be made of them. They need it. Mar. 22 The Hi Y boys brought a speaker this morning and we had an assembly that lasted an hour. We shall be redeemed yet. Mar. 23 A very entertaining gentleman drew pictures today in the assembly. Did you recognize yourself? Mar. 24 Rev. Holbrook gave a short talk this morning. To use his expression ”1 didn't even get started. Mar. 25 and 26- No school! Mar. 31 The annual goes to press. Rest in peace. 97 Stegmeyer-Woolard Drug Co. Louise Stilley: “Why are you so fussed?” Lucille M.: “Oh, I always feel self-conscious in an evening gown.” L. S.: “Sort of all dressed up and no place to go?” L. M.: “No, nothing on for the evening.” Miss Blackard (in French class): “De quella coloeur votre cravat, M. Swain?” Tim Swain (failing to understand): “Do you mean my neck?” A friend: “I hear that Mont is graduating this year, how is he making it?” Mont's Dad: “He isn't making it, I am and he is spending it.” Mr. Hanna: “What is the matter with your hand ‘Monk' ?” Monk Threewit: “Oh, 1 was up town getting some cigarettes, and some big bum stepped on it. J. B. Davis: “What are the constituents of quartz?” ‘Tubby' Warren: “Pints.” (Our Motto) BENTON'S VICTROLA SHOP Busy Bee Candy East Side Square Phone 493 Modest and Retiring Jack Stewart: “What's the use of washing my hands before I go to school, Mother? I'm not one of those people who arc always raising their hands.” 98 Miss Methusalcm Mildred Reed: “I wonder how old Miss Colcord is?” Kathleen Bellamy: “Quite old, I imagine, they say she used to teach Caesar.” Mont. H.: “Here is a mug I want engraved.” Manager of the Jewelry Department: “Sorry, but the Barber Shop is down the street one block.” Miss Herschbach: “What are the different periods in History?” Butch” Cowan: “The Stone Age, Bronze Age and Iron Age.” Miss H.: “What age are we living in now?” “Butch”: “The Hard Boiled Age.” J. B. D.: “What is “sodium stearate,” Loren?” Mugsy”: “1 never heard of it before.” J. B. LX: “I thought so. Well the common name for “sodium stearate” is soap.” Mr. Newton: “Do you still go with the little blonde that I saw you with last summer?” Mr. Moore: “She is married now.” Mr. Newton: “I know, but you haven't answered my question.” Bill C.: “Sheep are dumbest of all animals, aren’t they. Mother?” Mrs. Chenault: “Yes, my lamb.” Diamonds Watches Wilson S. C. D. Rea Company The Up'tO'Datc Jeweler And Optician Real Estate Insurance Eyes Tested Glasses Fitted Fine Watch and Jewelry Repairing 501 Public Square Benton, III. Rings Jewelry 99 Dr. C. N. Stilley DENTIST Class of 1916 508 1st Nat'l Bank Bldg. Phone 85 J. A. LOGAN ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 210 1st Nat'l Bank Bldg. Phone 255 Dr. J. A. Johnson’s EYE. EAR, NOSE and THROAT HOSPITAL Glasses Fitted First National Bank Building Benton, 111. JUSTICE OF PEACE C. B. TEAGUE Attorney at Law 4 Swofford Building DR. H. A. VISE First National Bank Building Holland: “Don't you just adore Kipling? Tommy D.: “I don't know, how do you kipple? SOMETHING FLUEY ABOUT THIS A flea and a fly and a flue Were imprisoned so what could they do? “Let us fly, said the flea, Let us flee, said the fly, So they flew through a flaw in the flue. Cat: Hey, Bob, c'merc a second. Bob: “You c’merc, you re as neat as I am. Ailecn Bennett: I am tired of the bounding main. Mural Wilson: “Why don't you have it bobbed? Miss Long: “Miss Brown, in your theme you rise to majestic heights. Carmen: How come? Miss Long: “Quite a tall bluff. Dorothy Moore: You certainly are a wonderful tennis player, Roscoe. Roscoe M.: I only wish you meant that, Dorothy. Dorothy: So do I. Bill Smith (son of Smitty): Mu-thcr, how did dad bckum a professor at the High School? Mrs. Smith: So you've begun to wunder, too; hav you? Bumble Lee: “Give me an ice cream cone, please. Soda Jerk: Five or ten? Bumble: Just one. Mr. Moore: The next person that says Huh will be sent out of class. Chorus: Huh? Bliss: That man is the ugliest per- son I ever saw. Reba: “Not so loud. You're for- getting yourself.” MR. TABOR’S DECLARATION When I decide to settle down. Twill be without a wife. I’ll buy no woman hat or gown When I decide to settle down. Do not regard me with a frown; I love the single life! When I decide to settle down Twill be without a wife. 100 “D0BR7 S sympathetic, sane, serene, successful. E enduring, enjoyable, endeavoring, es-teemed. N notable, nice, nifty, noble. I interesting, industrious. O orderly, obedient, optimistic. R respected, rational, reasonable, refined. S Seniors 26. If at these jokes you cannot laugh, Because they are not new. Respect them for their age kind friends That's all we ask of you. There, little Freshie, Don't you cry, You'll be a Senior Bye and bye. Mike: “When can you find a girl out?” Amos: Call when she's not in.” Loletia: Heaven's! I've swallowed a pin. What shall I do? Beulah: Well, don't make all that fuss over a pin. Here's another one. Mary: Did you place that notice where it would be sure to attract his attention?” Bob McC.: “Yezzmam, I shoved a tack through it and laid it on the seat of his chair. Miss Huntington: “What are we studying today, Leonard? L. King: “Watt. Miss H.: What are we studying to- day?” Leonard: Watt.” Miss H.: “Leave the room. Miss Cosgrove: Why is your face so red, Pauline?” Pauline Stewart: “ 'Cause 'cause . Miss Cosgrove: “ 'Cause why?” Pauline: “Cosmetics.” Mr. Ayers: “Have you had your ir- on today?” Edie G.: “Well, I have bitten my nails.” Mr. Smith: What is a good way to kill ants?” Bearcat: Hit your uncle's wife on the head with an ax.” SELLS MONUMENTS Symbols of Honor and Respect South Main St. Phone 244 1855 71 Years 1926 A. D. JACKSON SADDLERY CO. Harness Saddles Harness Parts Collars Horse Blankets Auto, Steamer and Carriage Robes Be sure to get our makes. They are better. 101 Dependable Goods at Right Prices LINCOLN THE UNIVERSAL CAR FORDSON Kirkpatrick Motor Company 126 E. MAIN ST. PHONE 229 GLOSSARY BAWLING OUT The explosion of a teacher's wrath upon a student. BLUFF—To waste energy. BUNCH—The fellows. CAMPUS—A place of beauty not used as a depositor}' for waste paper. CASE—An inseparable pair. CLASS MEETING A very noisy social gathering called for the purpose of transacting business. COMMENCEMENT The time one finishes what he has begun and starts over again. EXAMINATIONS The excuse teachers give for torturing the students. EXCUSE An exaggerated truth. FACULTY—A group of people bent on the destruction of helpless ones in their charge. FLUNKING—A thing which we see threatening. FRESHMAN—A small green animal with lively habits. GAME- Willingness of a Junior boy to wear an apron at a Junior party. GRADE BOOK—A book in which all one's sins arc recorded. QUITTER—A narrow-minded person. SENIOR—One who has learned all there is to know. SOPHOMORE An individual who feels he's “getting on.” STUNT What you do when you want to show off. TELEPHONE—That which gives one an excuse to leave class. TEST—An unaccommodating list of questions. 102 SAFETY FIRST Elliott McReynolds: “Margaret, do you like apples?” Margaret Ruth: “No, I am afraid 1 don't.” E. M.: Then hold these a moment for me. Miss Kinncman: “Correct this sen- tence: “Before any damage could be done, the fire was put out by the voh untecr fire department.” John H. Phillips: “The five was put out before any damage could be done by the volunteer fire department.” Frances Hickman: “I've taken ten lessons already, but I can't even start the car.” Bill Chcnault: “Your chauffeur must be very stupid.” Frances: “No-o, very handsome.” dac. Spend Your Leisure Moments at the RECREATION A Place for Wholesome Entertainment BILLIARDS 103 MARTIN BUILDING EAST MAIN ST. What Shakespeare Might Have Said About Our Faculty Miss Hargrove: “You have deserved High commendation, true applause, and love. As You Like It. Miss Blaekard: “She is of so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition.” Othello. Miss Burkhart: “There's little of the melancholy ele ment in her! Anthony and Cleopatra. Miss Christensen: “Certainly a woman’s thought runs before her actions.” As You Like It. Miss Coleord: “And those about her. Shall read from her the perfect ways of honor. Henry VIII. Miss Cosgrove: “Come, and take choice of all my li' brary, And so beguile thy sorrow.” Titus Andronicus. Miss Hochhaltcr: “The best conditioned and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies.” Merchant of Venice. Miss Kinneman: “You have a nimble wit; 1 think it was made of Atalanta s heels.” As You Like It. Miss Lytle: “A light heart lives long.” Love’s Labors Lost. Mr Ay re: “Let me be that I am, and seek not to alter me.” Much Ado About Nothing. Miss Hart: “What stature is she of? Just as high as my heart.” As You Like It. Mr. Davis: “Look, he is winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike.” The Tempest. Miss Herschbach: “And fair she is, if that mine eyes be true, And true she is, as she hath proved herself.” Merchant of Venice. Mr. Ing.: But I am constant as the northern star. Of whose truedixed and resting quab ity There is no fellow in the firmament.” Julius Caesar. Miss Hazzard: 1 thank you for your voices; thank you! Your most sweet voices. Coriolanus. Miss Sense: “She bore a mind that envy could not but call fair. Twelfth Night. Miss Kittenger: Thy own wish, wish I thee in every place!” Love’s Labors Lost. Miss Long: “My gentle lady, 1 wish you all the joy that you can wish.” Merchant of Venice. Mr. Moore: He wears the rose Of youth upon him.” Anthony and Cleopatra. Mr. Nat ho: He hath an excellent good name.” Much Ado About Nothing. Mr. Newton: I am a man, That from my first have been iiv dined to thrift.” Timon of Athens. Mrs. Roberson: Fair thoughts and happy hours at' tend on you.” Merchant of Venice. Miss Seymour: Do you not know 1 am a woman? When I think, I must speak.” As You Like It. 104 105 Pulverman and Cantrell ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW 605 1st Nat’l Bank Bldg. T. B. Cantrell, Class of 1917 Phone 1 S Ligon’s Beauty and Flower Shop Second Door North oj Post Office PHONE 515 ROBERT E. HICKMAN ATTORNEY AT LAW Telephone 143 Dr. J. L. Pickard Dentist 417 First National Bank Building T. J. Layman, Class of 1S!)( Layman and Johnson ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW Jackson Bldg. Phone 111 Miss Huntington: Your heart's desires be with you. —As You Like It. Mr. Smith: I know the gentleman To be of worth and worthy estimation. And not without desert so well reputed. —Two Gentlemen of Verona. Mr. Tabor: He is as full of valor as of kindness. —Henry V. Miss Vance: I have heard of the lady, and good words went with her name. —Measure for Measure. Miss Whitmer: The mirror of all courtesy. —Henry VIII. Mr. Hanna: A man of good repute, courage, bearing, and reputation. - Love’s Labors Lost. Freshman (arriving late for football): What is the score? Bright Soph: Nothing to nothing. Freshmen (very much relieved): “Well, I haven't missed anything then. Miss Cosgrove: Is Mr. Davis humpbacked?” Miss Christensen: No, he has to walk that way to fit some sale shirts his wife bought him. Easy to Operate Prof. Hanna: What is the greatest labor saving device that you know of? Charles Robinson: My father. Miss Hargrove: “I am going to give you zero.” Rudolph Malone: Oh, well, that means nothing to me. Ralph Smith: That match won't light. Neal Tucker: That's funny. It lit alright a minute ago. Compliment for you, Irving. What? Juanita says you have a cute indigestion.” 106 Evolution of a Student Freshman: “Please, Ma'am, I don't understand the question. Sophomore: “I don't understand the question.” Junior: “What did you say? Senior: “Huh? Miss Huntington: Is the earth round or flat?” Lowell McC.: “ 'Tain't neither. Miss Huntington: “Why, what do you mean?” Lowell: “My dad says it's crooked.” Mrs. Watson: “I guess Frank has changed his mind about basketball. He is evidently going in for something more useful.” Mr. Watson: “How so?” Mrs. Watson: “He tells me that he is on the scrub team now.” Cat: “Would your father be willing to help me in the future?” Hildegarde: “Well, he said he • wanted to kick you into the middle of next week.” Alice: “Excuse me for walking on your feet.” Paul: “That's alright; I walk on them myself.” Amos Graddy: “I can go with any girl I please. Ruth Warren: The trouble is you don't please anyone.” Miss Colcord: On what did Caesar defeat the greatest number?” The Caesar Class: On examination day.” Walter Ewing: “Who was the good looking girl that just passed wearing a purple veil and lace hose.” Leonard King: “Oh, did she wear a veil?” Miss Hochhalter: Who can tell me a thing of importance that did not ex ist one hundred years ago? Devoe Rea: Me.” The annual is a good invention. The school gets all the fame, The printer gets all the money And the Staff gets all the blame.” Mr. Smith: “Why are you tardy? Thelma Mason: “Class began before I got here.” POTTER’S Barber and Beauty Shop First NatM Bank Phone 257 “Say It With Flowers MRS. J. W. JOHNSON Florist Opposite Postoffice Phone 73 Benton, 111. George A. Hickman ATTORNEY AT LAW Class of 1893 403 1st Nat'l Bank Bldg. Phone 143 Browning Threewitt Undertaking Co. Northwest Corner Square Office Phone 358 Private Phones 470 and 651 W Nolen Mitchell Undertakers Ambulance Service Benton, 111. Phone 448 107 LEWIS NEWS STAND CONFECTIONERY Periodicals Stationery East Main Street Phone 45S Earl D. (ardently): 'Have you ever met a man whose touch seemed to thrill every fiber of your being? That Johnston City Gal: “Oh, yes—once, a dentist. Miss Colcord: “Conjugate the verb ‘to fight, RebaY Reba B. (to Louise Stilley): “What is the word for ’fight ? Louise: “Darned if I know. Reba: “Darnifino, darnilinarc, darnifinavi, darnifinatus. Mary Janes Taylor: “How did you act when you saw John this morning? Lucille Dillon: I gave him the geological survey. M. T.: In other words—? L. D.: The stony stare. Miss Seymour: Where was the ‘Declaration of Independence signed, Roscoe?” 'Blonde : “At the bottom, 1 suppose.” Miss Hochhalter: Who was O. Henry's greatest friend? Brossell Doty: “I think it was Oh Mable.” Jim Eskew: How would you like to ride in a patrol wagon?” Ralph Rogers: Oh, it might do in a pinch. Miss Whitmer: “Now you see the answer is zero after all.” Zelbert Warren: Boy, that's a lot of work to do for nothing 108 Martha L. Could you go over that dam without hurting yourself? Clark Lee: “I don't know, why? Martha: “Fish do. Who gave you that black eye, Mugsy? Nobody gave it to me. I had to fight for it. Julia Ferrel thinks a post-graduate course is a course in fence building. Bish: “Are you going along to the masquerade? Paul Manis: “Yes. Bish: “But why are you using two suits?” Paul: “I'm going as twins. Bliss Swain's Creed Live a fast life, die young, and have a good-looking corpse. Mary E. Johnson: “I've got the most awful headache. My heads simply splitting. George Burkhart: “Well, shut your mouth. A change of lipstick now and then, Is relished by the best of men. What's Lucille scratching her head for? Probably trying to dig up an idea. Our idea of a hard job would be to sell buggy whips in Detroit. Max Baylcss: “How did you get that bump on your head? Ruby Scars: “Oh, that's where a thought struck me.' The Werner Meat Market WERNER BROS., Proprietors Sausage Factory and Cold Storage Fresh and Smoked Meats, Lard, Etc. Our Meats Are Best Everything to Wear On the Square Phone 2 for Men and Boys Motor Truck Delivery To All Parts ot City lov 110 WE PRESS WHILE YOU WAIT THE PARIS CLEANING CO. - ___=� «• ALWAYS BETTER VALUE AT LOWER PRICE South of High School Phone 161 PROPHECY—Continued From Page 24 “The scandal about Raymond McKcndree trying to buy the presidency of the United States has nearly blown over. He has capitalized his notoriety by going into the movies. “John Crawford and Earl Darr are making large commissions selling Cecil Dixon's “Insect powder for radio bugs. “Opal Easley, noted philanthropist, has given a fund which is to support pen-niless ex Toot ball stars. They find the fund is not going to be sufficient to support such numbers.” “Lena Kirsch has just retired, having made a fortune selling Odum Bars, brother to O'Henry, at Ringling Brothers' Circus. “Nellie Alexander lost her position as head of an orphan asylum, because she was accused of not giving the children enough to eat. She did not deny the charges. “Frances Hickman has just been selected National Wood'gatherer of Camp Fire. High School Grammar (As She Is Known) I Pet We Pet You Pet You Pet He Pets They Pet And who doesn't? Bob McConnel: “May I have the pleasure of this dance with you? Fern Wood: “Sure, sit down. Ill Continued From Page 1 FINAL CONFERENCE STANDING P W L T Pet. Harrisburg 7 7 0 0 1000 Benton 8 6 1 1 857 Murphysboro 6 4 2 0 667 Carbondale 7 4 0 571 West Frankfort 6 .3 3 0 500 Johnston City 6 3 0 00 Herrin 6 3 3 0 500 Anna S . 4 1 428 Cairo 7 0 7 0 000 Marion 7 0 7 0 000 A FRESHMAN'S ALPHABET A is for Armstrong, Esther's her name, B is for Blair, the girl with the brain. C is for Clayton, so kind and so meek, D is for Dempsey, he sure is a sheik, E is tor Eskew, you don't find her crying, F is for Fray, whose colors are flying. G is for George, the drummin' king, H is for Helen, let's hope she can sing. J. V. Walker and Sons, Inc. 9—Quality Stores—9 For Men and Younger Men BE LTER CLOTHES BETTER SERVICE So. Side Square—Phone 374 112 Benton Hardware and Furniture Company Immediate Cleaning and Pressing Service DYEING-REPAIRING iwV5?!(SVwi HOOVER VACUUM CLEANERS Gcoffery Smith. Prop. HOOSIER KITCHEN CABINETS ________ E. Main St. 211 S. Main St. Phone 251 I is for Isabel, with sweater of tan. | is for Jack, a real tiny man. K is for Kimmel, so round and so fat, L is for Lowell, who always stands pat. M is for Meads, yell leader of fame, N is for Neal -she plays a good game. O is for Oglesby, the kid with the smile, P is for Pagani, a sheik all the while. Q is for question,whose name starts with Q, R is for Ross, Helen always gets through. S is for Stoffel, the Algebra shark, T is for Teague, talkative but let's keep it dark U is for Uhls, so regular at school, V is for Vancel, who obeys every rule. W is for Warren, the Freshman date, X is for all of us with unknown fate. Y is for Yonelis, the girl with the laugh, Z is for zenith, we've reached it at last. in Father Carriar: “What were the conditions that forced you to leave school? Red: They weren't conditions, father, they were failures. Some fellows leave school because they can't take it with them. Irving T.: Where are you going with that gun, Bish?” Leonard King: “I'm looking for that little bird that tells my girl everything. Miss Blackard: What could be more sad than a man without a country? Sis Ludwig: A country without a man! Minorca Sims: Have you seen the Thief of Bagdad? Tim Swain: No. Is something missing? Fortune Teller: You have a tendency to let things slide. Devoe Rea: Yes, I play the trombone. Those who flunked out their examinations should remember that, after all, a zero is nothing. Mr. Hanna: That was a most touching scene I just witnessed. Miss Lytle: Where were you?” Mr. Hannah: Visiting a class in typewriting. Here's Luck and Best Wishes to the CLASS OF ’26 First National Bank Benton, Illinois RESOURCES OVER £1,600,000 114 Hardware Furniture PRINDLE’S S. E. Corner Square PURE FOOD STORE W. E. Campbell Groceries Fresh Fruits Vegetables Headquarters For Radios and Radio Supplies E. Main St. Phone 105 Phone 37 WHAT'S IN A NAME SENIORS? L K Lotsa Kick R. M Running Mad J. R lust Right D L H. D. R Has Done Rotten B. C c. i Classy Ike A. B Awful Bold M T Emp-Ty F. R Frightfully Rustic L K ...Lovin' Kid B. S. Bold Sheik F. G Funny Guy P. M Poor Man M L Mighty Lucky T O Too Old B D .. ..Betcha Don't W. E. .. Wants Everything H T C G. Cantcha Go L. M Lost a Man M P More Pep M. W Merry Widow A. S Awful Sot c S Champion Sinner W. B. Willing Boy R. B Right Bashful G. P Gettin' Popular .!. D Jolly Damsel J. c Just Can't A G N. A No Alibi F. .1 Funny Joker A. Y Always Youthful R O Roaring Oldsmobile N. S No Sweetheart A. W Always Wild H. U Hurry Up L. S Lone, Slush! F. H False Heart E D F. K. Flaming Katy C. G R. T Real Tipsy N. C...................Never Cares 115 116 WHY NOT START A SAVINGS ACCOUNT AT Mercantile Bank and Trust Company TODAY? It will make it possible for you to finish your work at a College or a University, if kept up systematically. We Pay Four Percent Interest on Savings Accounts and Time Certificates of Deposit 117 Jack Ulrich Motor Co. STAR CARS I.OW COST TRANSPORTATION Miss Seymour: “Do you know Lincoln's Gettysburg address? “Cat Ross: “Why! I thought he lived in the White House. Just because she wears a turtle neck sweater, don't think she's slow. Holland Simmons: “Say! I made 50 on that intelligence test today. Frank Watson: “Ha! Ha! That makes you a hall wit now. Miss Blackard: “Have you much room in your new apartment? Miss Hargrove: “Goodness no! Our kitchen and dining room are so small we have to use condensed milk.” George Burkhart (in cafeteria): '‘Mrs. Mann, 1 can't cut this steak. See what it did to the knife? Mrs. Mann: “Oh, that's all right we won't charge you for the knife. JUST IMAGINE Tim Swain studying, Florence Kircher flunking, Florence Jackson doing a toe dance, Harold Dial reciting in Latin, Byford Bain in love, Mr. Ayre abolishing the six weeks ex am illations, Clark Lee Allen doing the Charleston. 118 Freshman: “Please show me some gloves?” Clerk: “Certainly. Kid gloves, sir?” Freshman (with indignation): “Of course not; 1 want gloves for grown ups.” Walter Schrade: “What do you think, girls, I'm out for spring practice. Georgia Morris: “Oh, isn't that lovely. How far can you spring? Miss Hochhalter: “You can't sleep in class.” Rudy Malone: “1 know it, I've been trying for half an hour.” Carmen Brown: “I thought you took that subject last year.” Thos. Dougherty: “I did, but the faculty requested an encore.” Jerome Rea: “Ah, Jet' adore.” Lena Kirsch: “Shut it yourself, you left it open.” Miss Vance (in general science): “What is a base?” Whiskey Vise: “That is what Babe Ruth runs after.” Storage, Accessories, Gas and Oil Day and Night Wrecking Service STUDEBAKER—CADILLAC CHRYSLER A Good Place to Meet Your Friends Hickman-Etherton Motor Company Successor to Dr. Harts Drug Store 110 S. Maple St. Phone 620 R. E. HUDELSON Opposite I. C. Depot “A BURKHART’S SHOE IS A GOOD SHOE ALWAYS” Benton's Oldest Exclusive Shoe Store- — 100% Back of Out R T H. S. Miss Blackard: “What is “missus erat? Gene Heard: “I don't know, she must have just moved to town. Those who think these jokes are poor Would straightway change their views Could they compare the jokes we print With those that we refuse. Have you ever noticed Jock Moore continually shake a piece of chalk in his hand with that “seven, come eleven motion? Reathel Odum: “Lend me a dollar and I'll he eternally indebted to you. Lela Kecf: “Yes, I'm afraid so. Smittie: “Late again!” Pauline Welch: “It's alright Smittie, so am I. A Freshie went to Hades To see what he could learn; They sent him hack to earth again— He was too green to burn. 120 Geometry Definitions: “An angle is a line that goes along straight for a way then turns sharply and goes sideways. A circle is a round line. A circle is where two curved lines meet. Miss Kinneman (reading from L'Allegro, about the beauty of the morning sun): “Roy, did you ever see the sun rise? Roy Thomas: No, ma'am, 1 never get in that late. Coach Tabor: “And remember always to run on an empty stomach. Bob Toty: “Whose stomach? Dorothy Moore: “I ate a hole in every dress that I ever wore to the chemistry laboratory.” Julia Ferrell: “You must have been awfully hungry. Miss Hazzard: “What's your name? I want to notify your mother. George Powers: “Oh, that's alright, she knows my name. THE CAFETERIA RUSH At eleven fortyTive begins the fun, Down come the students on the run. Skipping—falling, here and there, Tumbling—fighting—pulling hair. BENTON LUMBER CO. A Good Place To Trade PHOXE 360 Weber Candy Co. For CANDIES To Suit Any Taste Wholesale Onlv J. A. McCREERY, Mgr. •104 E. Church 121 HARD TO PASS THIS STATION: EASIER TO DRIVE IN Martin s Service Station and Automobile Laundrv A. E. MARTIN'. Proprietor RED CROWN kinkst plantoi POLARINE ________ I ITS KIND IN THIS I AND SOLITE V stati: of ill. ) MOBILOIL South Main and Church BENTON, ILLINOIS Miss Burkhart: “How do you Pasteurize milk? Dorothy Kincaid: By putting the cow in the pasture. Bill Gilmore: How many subjects do you carry? Orval Potter: “I'm carrying one and dragging three. John Crawford: 1 sent a dollar to a firm for a cure for my horse that slob- bers. Cecil Dixon: “What did you get? John Crawford: “A slip of paper on which was written: “Teach him to spit. Jama Joplin: “Mother, can you sign your name with your eyes shut? Mrs. .: “Why yes of course. Jama: “Then, shut your eyes and sign my report card. Miss Sense: “Do you know that we teachers spend half our lives preparing ourselves to instruct you students? Mike Pagani: No wonder our teachers are so blamed old. Mr Moore: “What is the most important vegetable product in your country? Frances Hickman: “Dates. Ruby McEndree: Are you taking chloroform? Fiy Drake: No who teaches it? 122 “Duard Ward is already preparing for married life. “Starting a hank account, 1 suppose? ' “Not only that! He's turning out for debate and track. “Ma is so crosseyed that the tears roll down her back.” “That's alright, the doctor's treating her for bacteria. Ruby Sears: I wonder what would happen if you and I ever agreed on any- thing. Amos Graddy: “I'd be wrong.” Miss Lytle: “You better go get that lesson! Dale Lee: “I got it! Miss Lytle: “When?” Dale: “Last year.” Miss Lytle:“Last year? Dale: “Yeah! When I took it before! Miss Cosgrove: “Have you read the Four Horsemen? Thurlow: “No, I don't like animal stories. Clytie: “Everett, I think you're wonderful! Everett Burgess: “Well, for once we agree.” Benton State Bank RED ARROW PLACE —Established 1871— POPE'S Only Bank in Franklin County qualified to act as Executor, Administrator or Guardian. “We Fit Feet The Place to Buy Capital £ 100,000 GOOD SHOES Surplus and Profits 8100,000 High Grade Shoe Repairing Your Account Solicited Hudson Hotel Bldg. East Side Sq. 123 CLASS OF 1925 Armstrong, William, Post Graduate........................................Benton, III. Bellamy, Curtis, S. I. N. U..........................................Carbondale, III. Britton, Leota .................................................................... Browning, Ruth, Ward Belmont...................................Nashville, Tennessee Broughton, Villa Mae.....................................................Benton, 111. Calhoun, Editha, teacher.......................................West Frankfort, 111. Childers, Charles .......................................................Benton, 111. Cleveland, Ruth ....................................................... Benton, III. Dial, Howard, Burkhart's Shoe Store......................................Benton, 111. Dillon, Alice ...........................................................Benton, III. Dollins, Curtis .........................................................Benton, 111. Drake, Lena, S. I. N. U..............................................Carbondale, III. Easley, Anna, Mrs. Herbert Hancock ............................Chicago Heights, III. Eovaldi, Lula, University of 111......................................Champaign, 111. Eovaldi, Wm, University of III........................................Champaign, III. Ewing, Lewis.............................................................Benton, III. Friar, Ruth .............................................................Benton, 111. Fry, Lester, Gem City Business College...................................Quincy, III. Gardner, Alice E., Illinois College................................Jacksonville, 111. Gilmore, John, University of 111......................................Champaign, III. Glover, Paul, H. M. Store..............................................Benton, 111. Griffin, Altha, Mrs. Lloyd Otterson......................................Benton, 111. Hargrove, Mable .........................................................Benton, 111. Hickman, R. Z., University of 111.....................................Champaign, III. Hill, Elmer. Chicago University.........................................Chicago, 111. Hindman, Evelyn .........................................................Benton, 111. Hochman, Charles, University of 111...................................Champaign, III. Ing, Lillie, Mrs. Holland Harris.........................................Benton, 111. Ingram, Fred, Seeber's...................................................Benton, 111. Ingram, Gladys, S. I. N. U...........................................Carbondale, 111. Ingram, Myron, S. I. N. U............................................Carbondale, III. Johnson, Walter, teacher, Buckner.......................................Buckner, III. Jones, Jewell ...........................................................Benton, 111. Kern, Frank, California....................................................California Knecht, Virginia, Lindenwood...................................St. Charles, Missouri Knight, Max ........................................................... Benton, III. Lipc, Edith .............................................................Benton, III. 124 CLASS OF 1925 Continued Locklar, Lena ..........................................................Benton, III. Lovan, Evan ............................................................Benton, III. Lowery, Gladys, Mrs. Claud Hall.....................................St. Louis, Mo. Ludwig, Katherine .................................................... Benton, 111. McCartney, John, West Point Military Academy................West Point, New York McKemie, Ransom, Washington U.................................St. Louis, Missouri Marsh, Sara ...........................................................Chicago, 111. Martin, Durward, University of 111........................................Champaign, 111. Miller, Ernest, Stotlar Motor Co.............................................Benton, 111. Moore, Dayton ..........................................................Benton, 111. Morris, Hazel, Mrs. Whobrey Allen............................................Benton, 111. Morris, Lela, Oxford Woman's College....................................Oxford, Ohio Nichols, Eddie .........................................................Benton, 111. Pagani, Mary, Stotlar Herrin Lumber Co.......................................Benton, 111. Parkhill, Earl D., teacher...................................................Benton, 111. Paulavish, Tony, University of 111........................................Champaign, 111. Quillman, Thomas .............................................Macomb, Mississippi Quinn, Gladys, S. I. N. U................................................Carbondale, 111. St. Clair, Dorothy ................................................... Benton, 111. Sauther, Charles, Assistant Manager Woolworth's..............................Benton, 111. Sears, Wheeler W., teacher...................................................Benton, 111. Settlemoir, Eunice, Nurses School,Washington University.......St. Louis, Missouri Shepard, Katherine, teacher.................................................Buckner, 111. Smith, Lucille, S. I. N. U...............................................Carbondale. Ili. Snider, Shirley, S. I. N. U........................................ Carbondale, 111. Spencer, Vernon ........................................................Benton. 111. Sullivan, Mattie ...................................................... Benton, 111. Tedrow, Mary, S. I. N. U........................................... Carbondale, 111. Todd, Stuart, University of Illinois......................................Champaign, 111. Upchurch, Omar, teacher......................................................Benton, 111. Updegraff, Gertrude ....................................................Benton, 111. Vise, Marguerite, Ward Belmont................................Nashville, Tennessee Warren, Ruby, S. I. N. U.................................................Carbondale, 111. Werner, Fred, Benton Slate Bank..............................................Benton, 111. Whaley, Humbert, StegmcyerAVoolard...........................................Benton, 111. Wood, Horace, University of Illinois......................................Champaign, 111. Woolard, Homer, St. Louis School of Dentistry...................... St. Louis, Mo. 12 Autographs ot 126 Autographs L “We clo it all and do it well” Keller'Crescent Company Artist s—E n g r a v e r s—P r i n t e r s—Binders High School and College Annual Specialists EVANSVILLE,....................INDIANA For sixteen years many annual staffs have found that annuals are successful only when the resi onsibility for the production of the book is placed with one organization. We plan, design, engrave, print and bind annuals under one roof and one supervision. 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