Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1924 volume:

®f)e spectator THE YEAR BOOK OF THE JiSrimfielb Cotiinslnp cf)ool BRIMFIELD, ILL. Volume IV, 1924 PUBLISHED BY THE Brimfield High School Student-Teachers Association Jforetoorb We, the students of Brimfield High School, present this fourth volume of The Spectator to our friends. In it we have tried to express our appreciation of the privileges offered us by the school, and to record Her accomplishments during the year nineteen hundred twenty-four. B e b tc a 11 o n To MRS. ALMA D. WEIDNER, in appreciation of her loyal support of our school during her four years of teaching here, •we respectfully dedicate this fourth volume of the Spectator. £fjc Spectator, 1924 Annual taii Back row, left to right— Lloyd Wilson Elise Roberts Willis Corney Max Hayes Ivan Curran Jesse Hurder Front row, left to right Lois Bateman William Catton Marguerite Porter Harry Fuson Florence Clark Melva LaFollette FIVE Cfjc Spectator, 1024 W )e £s taff Eclitor-in-Chief.... Assistant Editor. . . . Literary Editor..... Athletic Editor...... Social Editor........ Joke Editor......... Art Editor........... Business Manager. . . Advertising Manager Circulation Manager. -Pictures............. Calendar............. .... Willis Corney . .. Florence Clark Marguerite Porter .... Lloyd Wilson . Melva LaFollette ......Max Hayes .....Ivan Curran . . William Catton .....Jesse Hurder .... Elise Roberts . . . . Lois Bateman ....Harry Fuson COMMITTEES Bernice Flynn Homer Hurder Mary Miars Literary Archie Smith Art Harry Shirley Social Esther Maher William Catton Marguerite Hurder Joseph Hayes Winifred Slayton Athletics Gerald Kelly Forrest Catton J okes Edwin Bragg William Plumer Homer Hurder Francis Taylor Pictures Gladys Stenger Della Bragg Hilda Maher Esther Miller Winifred Slayton Lucille LaFollette Calendar Harold Plumer Justus Roberts Clifford Cady Dorothy Plack Dorothy Babcock Esther Miller Cfjc Spectator, 1024 BRIMFIELD TOWN'SHIP HIGH SCHOOL poarb of Cbucatton MRS. H. E. CHICHESTER, President ETHEL A. MEMLER, Secretary CLINTON DAY JOHN A. CLUSKEY IRA PORTER C. L. HAYES FRANK SLAYTON SEVEN 5ENIUR5. rVAH L. CURHAiy-- Clje Spectator, 1024 FLORENCE CLARK Class Secretary and Treasurer. '20-’21; Declamation. Florist Shop. Tennis. '21- 22; Stop Thief. Assistant Editor Spectator, ’23-’24. Salutatorian. The pangs of absence to remove By letters, soft interpreters of love. WILLIAM CATTON Green Stockings. Glee Club, Track. 20- 21; Glee Club, Miss Hobbs. ’21-‘22; Class Secretary and Treasurer. Basketball. Track. 22- 23; Class Vice-President. Stop Thief. Glee Club, Track, Business Manager Spectator, ’23-’24. “Love does reign in the stoutest hearts.” LUCILLE LA FOLLETTE Glee Club, ’20-’21; Glee Club. ’21- 22; Class Secretary and Treasurer, Stop Thief, Glee Club, 23-’24. A pound of dynamite with a sugar coating. WILLIS CORNEY “Florist Shop,” '21-‘22; Basketball, Track. 22- 23; Class President. Basketball. Track. Glee Club, “Stop Thief,” Editor-in-Chief “Spectator,” ’23-’24. TEN Oh! Excellent young man! Cf)c Spectator, 1924 ESTHER MAHER Declamation, ,21-’22-’23-,24; Class poet, “Stop Thief,” ’23-'24. “She is little, she is wise. And a terror for her size.” IVAN CURRAN “Stop Thief,” Artist “Spectator, ’23-'24. “Never in a hurry, but he always gets there.” LAVINA FLACK Glee Club. ,21- 22- 23-’24. “Quiet, modest, and always ready to lend a helping hand.” MAX HAYES “Green Stocking,” ’20-’21; “Florist Shop,” ’21-’22: Basketball, '22-’23; Basketball, Track, Glee Club, “Stop Thief.” Joke Editor Spectator,” ’23-’24. “My kingdom for a date.” eleven Cfjc Spectator, 1024 ELISE ROBERTS Tennis. ’20-’21; Instrumental, Class Vice-president, 21-'22; Class President. Instrumental. ’22-’23; President B. H. S. S. T. A.. “Stop Thief,” Circulation Manager “Spectator,” '23-’24. Valedictorian. “Music hath charms to soothe the souls of mortals.” JESSE HURDER Class President, “Green Stockings.” Track. ’20-’21; “Florist Shop.” Glee Club, ’21-’22; Basektball, Baseball. ’22-’23; Basketball. Track. Glee Club. “Stop Thief, Advertising Manager “Spectator,” ’23-’24. “Worry never made a man great, so why should I worry?” RUTH SLAYTON Declamation. Glee Club, ’20-’2l; ’21-’22; “Stop Thief. Glee Club. ’23-’24. “Love is a queer thing; it never strikes you twice alike.” LLOYD WILSON Basketball, Baseball, ’20-’21; Basketball, Baseball, Track, ,21-’22-’23-’24; Glee Club, Athletic Editor “Spectator,” “Stop Thief,” ’23-’24. “Greater men than I may have lived, but I doubt it.” twelve 3n iHemortam marguerite alice reinhart Born December 4, 1904 Died December 26, 1923 Member of the Class of 1923 CARL DAVID SHANE Born November 5, 1906 Died October 19, 1923 Member of the Class of 1924 THIRTEEN Cljc Spectator, 1924 Mentors CLASS OFFICERS President......................................Willis Corney Vice-President................................William Catton Secretary-Treasurer.................Lucille LaFollette Colors—Scarlet and Grey Flower—American Beauty Rose Motto—Don’t be a crank; be a self-starter. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Four years ago our fathers sent forth to Brimfield Township High School, a new class, thirty in number, wonderful in talent, and dedicated to the proposition that the class of 1924 is greater than others. Its members, twelve in number, have finished the fourth year of their high school course, having tested and proven that at least a few of the original class, so dedicated, and so talented, cannot be surpassed. We would now express our appreciation of those who here gave their all that this school might excel. The renowned Seniors who struggled here have won a reputation which is far above my power to improve. The world will little note nor long remember what I say here, but it can never forget what the Seniors did here. The gifts to the school, the successful Lyceum course, and honest labor given for the Alma Mater all reflect creditably. It is for the following classes to be dedicated to the lifework left before them, that from these celebrated and illustrious members of the Senior class they should take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion. That we here highly resolve that those renowned students shall not have worked in vain, that the class of 1924 shall be blessed with even greater accomplishments, and that this class, the Seniors of Brim-field High School, and the pride of their teachers, shall not perish from the earth. — M. M. H., ’24. FOURTEEN £f)c Spectator, 1924 §la$$ 39ropf)ecp Ten long years have elapsed since the Class of ’24 completed its high school course. It is pleasant to recall the events of those years. In all this time, however, I have neither seen nor heard from any of my old classmates. My greatest wish is that they might be here to enjoy, with me, my success. After leaving high school, I completed an electrical course and then turned to invention—my greatest ambition. At this work I enjoyed only ordinary success, until I stumbled onto a device, which, when made public, startled the world and made me famous over night. My invention was in the nature of a combination fishing outfit, consisting of a fold-up seat, pole, hook, and worm catcher—all being electrically manipulated. My invention was known as “The Tourists’ Delight.” I immediately had it patented and put on the market, where it proved so popular that I was forced to occupy the largest office building in New York City. Long hours and continual nervous strain wrecked my health, and upon the advice of my physician, I decided to spend three months’ vacation in the west, where I hoped to meet some of my old classmates. June 14. As I sat in my private car on the Twentieth Century Limited today, there fell upon my ears a familiar feminine voice. Upon looking for the owner, I saw a tall, handsome young man dressed in a blue uniform, approaching up the aisle. He was crying in accents wild, “Chocolate bars, apples, oranges, peanuts, chewing gum,” etc. As he drew nearer the resemblence seemed more marked, and at last I recognized him to be none other than Lloyd Wilson. Great was my joy when Lloyd sat down and related the happenings of the past ten years. After leaving high school, he spent two years in a seminary where he starred in all athletic events. But it seems he could not resist doing things unbecoming to a minister, and he was thrown out of school. He returned home, but his parents refused to welcome their prodigal son, so he was forced to shift for himself. It did not prove so great a struggle as might be surmised, for Mrs. Wilson had become sole owner of the Heinz Pickle corporation. She is living in San Francisco where Lloyd spends his week-ends. As my train was nearing the next stop, Chicago, I had to bid Lloyd good-bye, promising to look him up if I ever went to San Francisco. June 16. Here I am back again on the train, after spending two days in the Windy City. Those two days have proved very happy ones for me, for no sooner had I gotten off the train than I was accosted by a taxi driver, and upon scrutinizing his face, to my great joy, I found it to be Ivan Curran. I had him drive me to the Blackstone Hotel, where he left me with the promise FIFTEEN ■ --------------- ®jjc Spectator, 1924 .---- to come back after working hours. He came up to my room that night, but he didn’t have much to say. Of course as we remember “Dutch” in ’24, he never did. I did learn, however, that he was one of the many struggling artists, and his “taxi-ing” was merely a means to gather the funds to enable him to take up further study in Italy. June 17. As I was walking down the corridor toward the elevator this morning, whom should I meet but Lavina, with several towels over her arm. Who would ever have thought that Lavina would leave the easy going ways of the farm to take up the gay whirling life of the city? She assured me that she was happy, and expected to be happier still,—a fact emphasized by the large solitaire on her left hand. June 18. Will wonders ever cease? Today the train was delayed by a wreck on the main line, so I had to spend a whole day in Solon, Iowa. Leaving the train, I started to walk down a quiet country road. Way over in a field I saw a man plowing corn. Being lonesome, I decided to wait until he reached the end of the field nearest the road. Imagine to my surprise when a few minutes later “Bill” Catton came dashing down the corn row with a new-fangled plow. We talked over old times, and “Bill” took me to the house where his wife had prepared a real old-fashioned dinner. Boy! I’ll never forget those noodles! It seems “Bill” had taken a course in Scientific Farming, and at the request of his bride’s parents, had bought a farm near them. Owing partly to his native thrift, but mostly to capacity for work, “Bill” is making ahowl-ing success. June 19. We arrived at Denver without further delay. I am stopping at the Hotel Alamo, owned by my old friend Max Hayes. In connection with the hotel, Max is running the largest cabaret in Denver, and personallv directs his own orchestra. He has just signed a contract to play for Columbia records, and is considered the greatest saxophone artist in the United States. Hurrah for Max! June 20. As I walked down the street this afternoon, I happened to notice a rather attractive sign on a window, which read: “Hairdressing and Beauty Parlor—appointments any time—Ruth Slayton, Proprietor.” I hurried in, for I wouldn’t miss seeing Ruth for the world. I found myself in a luxurious up-to-date establishment, and Ruth herself harmonized perfectly with the apartment. She told me that much of her hairdressing and beautifying experience had been acquired at high school. No, she hasn’t married yet; but I understand that she requires three secretaries to care for her correspondence. Still keeping ’em guessing! Upon inquiring about the other girls, I learned to my disappointment that I would not get to see Elise, she had gone abroad to study music. It is rumored that she has acquired an English Duke, who, like a great many of the nobility, formed a singular distaste for labor. Consequently, Elise’s Sixteen :------ Cljc Spectator, 1924 ---- musical career is ended, or yet to come, for at present she is pounding a piano in a 5 and 10 cent store in London. Ain’t love funny? June 20. Arrived in Los Angeles without further delay and have spent several days recovering from my trip. One of the first places I wanted to visit was the Big I and Little You College, where I found Lucille as President of the Institution. She had taught a year in rural schools near Roberts, Illinois, and had proved so successful as a teacher that after her marriage and location in the West, had been offered this high position. June 27. As today is Sunday, Lucille took me around to the Little Church on the Corner. We went in and took our seats quietly. Owing to the sudden change from California sun to the darkness of the church, I couldn’t see at first, not even the face of the minister in the pulpit. But, when a kindly voice boomed out, “Alas! We wilt sing Number 777,” I knew it was Willis Corney. I always knew Willis would make us proud of him some day. June 28. Today I went out to Hollywood where Esther Maher is making a film. She is taking a child’s part, and is the heroine of the film. During the summer season she goes on the Chautauqua platform as a Junior Worker. She is a great favorite with the children because of her lack of seriousness. This, coupled with her speaking ability, makes her an excellent one for the position. June 30. Esther and I motored to Sacramento today to see Florence, who is engaged as private secretary to the Governor of California. Florence came West several years ago with her husband, who is a draftsman by profession. She, too, is happy and successful. July 5. Today I start back to New York. My visits with my old classmates have done me so much good that I feel like a new man, and don’t think it necessary to spend anv more time vacationing. —J. H„ ’24. SEVENTEEN Clje Spectator, 1924 Cfje Hast H)tll and Testament of tfje Class of ’24 We, the undersigned members of the Senior Class of 1924, being sound in both minds and bodies, do hereby make, publish and declare this our last will and testament. That we do declare all former codicils, covenants, and instruments made, declared and published by us to be null and void. The present covenant being, to-wit: I, Elise Roberts, do give and bequeath my musical ability to Theodore Plack, and my red hair to Lois Bateman. I, Ruth Slayton, do give and bequeath my heart smashing ability to Ardle Maher, and my lip-stick and eye-brow pencil to Dorothy Plack. I, Esther Maher, do give and bequeath my mischevious ways to Rivard Day, and my ability as a speaker to Otto Plack. I, Lavina Plack, do give and bequeath my ability as a student to William Plumer, and my tatting ability to Clifford Cady. I, Florence Clark, do give and bequeath my winning ways to Mary Miars, and my fascinating brown eyes to Mildred Butts. I, Lucille LaFollette, do give and bequeath my curls to Conrad Rose, and my giggles to Walter Meyer. I, Willis Corney, do give and bequeath my big feet to Lester Kingdon, and my innocent expression to Della Bragg. I, Jesse Hurder, do give and bequeath my politeness to Joseph Hayes, and my Valentino hair to Charles German. I, Max Hayes, do give and bequeath all my high school sweethearts to Justus Roberts, and my “cut up” ways in class to Lorena Tucker. I, Lloyd Wilson, do give and bequeath my position on the All-Star Basketball Team to Archie Smith, and my pole vaulting ability to John Minor. I, Ivan Curran, do give and bequeath my ability as a cartoonist to Harold Shane. I, William Catton, do give and bequeath my ability as a sprinter to Harold Cecil, and my sweetheart to my dear friend, Clarence Shane. We, the graduating class of 1924, do give and bequeath to the long suffering Faculty forevermore, peace of mind. We hereby appoint Mr. Sheumate as sole executor of this, our Last Will and Testament. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS, 1924. EIGHTEEN dje Spectator, 1924 )t Class of ’24 Do you ask me what I’m dreaming, As I watch the embers glow? Oh I’m dreaming of dear old B. H. S. And the days of long ago. I live again those happy days, Those days that’ve gone before; I see again that happy class, The class of twenty-four. Elise, our talented musician, Has married an English lord And through the streets of London She’s recklessly driving a Ford. The last I heard of William He was farming in Iowa, He and his wife are happy, And getting richer every day. Lucille is living in New York And is a social butterfly; The boys all try to flirt with her When she goes strolling by. And have you heard of Max? A United States Senator is he. And we surely did miss him, When he left for Washington, D. C. In a dear little beauty parlor On a busy Chicago street, Ruth is trying to beautify All those she chances to meet. NINETEEN Cf)c Spectator, 1924 Lloyd is now a farmer And is living north of town, And the other day he told me He was the happiest man around. And have you heard of Florence? She’s traveling now in France; Perhaps you won’t believe it, She’s teaching the peasants to dance. Willis is a lawyer Living way out west, Pleading many cases And climbing to success. Lavina is the same girl We knew in olden day, She’s editor of “Jubilee News” At least that’s what they say. Oh, Ivan is traveling in Italy, Studying Italian art; And strange as it may seem He’s a victim of Cupid’s dart. Jesse is doubling Fairbanks And people think he’s grand; He’s a wonderful actor, And the hero of movie-land. What of me did you say? A happy old maid am I, Dreaming of old B. H. S., And of davs gone by. —E. A. M„ ’24. TWENTY Mentor Eatings Name Kiioum as Pet Phrase Favorite Pastime A s pi rat ion Likely to he Florence ('lark . . . “Flossie” ... “I should sav so”. . . . . . Flirting .A bride . . . Ballet dancer. William (kit ton .... .. . “Bug-house” .Detective . . .Comedian. Lucille LaFollette. . . . .“Seal” .. “Oh mv cow” ■ • - Giggling . To be slim Willis Corney . . .“Bill” . . .“Caramba” . Chicken raiser Esther Maher . . .“Essie” . . .“Oh yes!” . . .Talking . Poetess Ivan Curran ...“Dutch” . . . “Lots of time” . . . Plaving with radio .Artist . . . Bachelor. Lavina Flack ...“Vina” . . .Tatting . School teacher “Aho-aha” .Rushine the yirls. To play a saxophone.. . . . . Evangelist. Elise Roberts ...“Bob” . . .“Holy mackerel!”. . . . . Running to the office. . . . Boss . . . Musician. Jesse Harder . . .“Shrimp” ...“No? Yes?” ... Dodging classes . Inventor . . . Marathon dancer Ruth Slayton . . .“Babe” . . .“That’s the berries” . . . .Writing letters . To be beautiful . . . Disappointed. Lloyd Wilson . . .“Slats” . . .“You ist a cheese”.. . Mail clerk . . . Farmer. (=t cr r t3 r o O IO 4- Clje Spectator, 1924 TWENTY-1 Ctjc Spectator, 1024 junior Class Back row, left to right Dorothy Plack Harold Plumer Marguerite Porter Walter Meyer Center row, left to right Harry Fuson Lester Kingdon Edwin Bragg Mary Miars Front row, left to right Clarence Shane Winifred Slayton Lois Bateman Melva LaFollette Homer Hurder Forrest Catton (not shown) TWENTY-FOUR CJ)c spectator, 1924 Junior Class ©fftcerS President........... Vice-President...... Secretary-Treasurer. Class Colors—Orchid and White . . Harry Fuson Homer Hurder Dorothy Plack Class Flower—Sweet Peas JHstorp of tfje Class of ’25 From a land of endless play, where they who belong know neither pain nor sorrow, to a land of endless toil, we, the Class of ’25, passed in September, 1913. Many memories of those first days still linger in our minds; dim pictures of our beloved teachers, as they smiled away some imaginary trouble, or pacified two childish warriors. As we grew, we forgot the habits and thoughts of those play days and gradually acquired habits of industry—always essential to success. At last those eight years came to an end and on September 12, 1921, twenty Freshmen entered Brimfield High School. Due more to our numbers and individual fighting ability than to any motive on our part, we were, after a few weeks of torment, given official recognition by the upper classmen. On September 28, we held our first class meeting. Dorothy Plack was elected President, and William Carter Secretary. At this meeting we decided to give a masquerade party on October 28. After a lot of work and endless worry our “shindig” came off—successfully, we hope, and owing to the quantity of our “eats,” the upper classes again voted us “regular fellows.” . Nothing else of much importance occurred during our first year, and after three months of vacation we returned in September as Sophomores. Being nothing loath to follow tradition, we joined wi£h the Juniors and Seniors in that amusing little game of teasing the “Greenhorns,” which we did- as we do all things—well. Other pursuits called some of our members and we found upon examining the assembly at 9:15 that only sixteen Sophomores daily plodded to B. H. S. At a regular class meeting the following officers were elected: Ruth Memler, President and Dorothy Plack, Secretary-Treasurer. Following the custom of those who had gone before, we prepared to give our first party, a weiner roast, in Clark’s woods. This event was noted, as all other of our parties, for the eats,—for have we not as clever a bunch of cooks as can be found? Father Time, stopping not for man nor maid, followed his old habits, and nine months of school came rapidly to a close, finding us Juniors. Again a vacation and again we came back (too old and dignified to torment Freshmen) with an established place in high school, and a vague hope that on some distant day we might graduate. Believing variety the spice of life, we elected Harry Fuson, President; Homer Hurder, Vice-President, and Dorothy Plack, Secretary. Since the B. H. S. S. T. A. had taken care of the social life of the school, we had nothing to look forward to, save the Junior-Senior reception, the making or breaking of all Junior classes. As this Spectator goes to press before the reception, we do not know whether we shall pass that ordeal creditably or not, but we live in hopes. Four of our members were chosen on the Annual Staff, and readers, judge for yourselves. We now feel prepared to take that final step in high school to become Seniors. TWENTY-FIVE —M. P.. ’25. Cfjc Spectator, 1024 junior Class |3oem This is the Class of ’25, Which numbers up to thirteen, While in work they do strive, For honors they can dream. Eddie is so full of fun, That Lester can not work, And Dorothy has to run, So Lois will not shirk. Walter is our conscientious student, And for knowledge Marguerite can’t be beat, While Clarence is our plod horse, Harry is our sheik. Mary keeps well to her task, And Melva represents our brass, And all the work Winifred does, Harold can’t surpass. And although I most generally get by, I am afflicted with the same disease, But just the same I lie On the lame plane as the rest of these. —H. V. H„ ’25. WILL WE EVER KNOW WHY - Harry is such a ladies’ man? Dorothy has such snappy brown eyes? Walter casts such wistful glances at a certain Senior girl? Melva likes hills and Dales? They call Homer “Mat”? Clarence is so bashful ? Marguerite gets so many A’s in Ec.? Lester won’t dance? Lois likes to go joy riding when the mercury is twenty below? Mary loves to dance? Eddie likes “Three O’clock in the Morning,” especially on basketball trips? Harold is so tall ? Winifred is so good-natured? TWENTY-SIX f £l)e Spectator, 1924 optomore Class Back row Clifford Cadv Center row, left to right Harry Shirley Theodore Plack Evelyn Wilson Marguerite Hartv William Plumer Harold Meehan (not shown) Front row, left to right Gerald Kelly Merle Porter Della Bragg Bernice Flynn Charlotte Corney Marguerite Hurder Irene Hamilton TWENTY-EIGHT £l)t Spectator, 1924 l5 op!)omore Class (Officers President............................Marguerite Hurder Vice-President...........................Gerald Kelly Secretary-Treasurer..........................Charlotte Corney Class i tStorp One bright sunshiny day in early September of the year 1922, we, the Class of ’26, entered high school. There were eighteen of us to answer the first roll call—eighteen green and insignificant pupils, the sport of the other classes, and pitied by the teachers. Nothing of great consequence happened during our first year. Our inconspicuous character had its compensation. We were unanimously voted by the Faculty to be the best Freshmen who had ever entered high school, in their respective memories. In '23 we came back—to get our full measure of respect from the present Freshmen, and perhaps to exact from them the same degree of devotion (?) as we had poured forth to our immediate superior classmen. Owing to the fact that the B. H. S. S. T. A. took care of most of the social activities of the school, this year, we were only allowed to prove our entertaining genius once. We leave it to Miss Rockwell, who held Sophomore assembly daily, to testify to our ability as entertainers. One of our girls acted as waitresses at the Junior-Senior Reception and was highly complimented upon her grace. Next year we all hope to be Juniors, and we hereby assign our good name, our seats in the assembly, and our Caesar books to the Class of ’27. —B. F., ’26. TWENTY-NINE ©je Spectator, 1924 Class of ’26 We are the class of ’26 Shooting paper wads ’round the room. After school comes poor Mr. Arnold, To sweep ’em up with his broom. Merle Porter is very quiet, Always busy as a bee; While “Bill” Plumer is quite noisy, There’s a difference you see. Cady’s always tinkering With that watch of his; He takes it apart and puts it together, He seems to know his “biz.” Kelly played “short” on our baseball team, And he was short at that, But he knew what to do When he got up to bat. Will Me’han Harold be up a stump After this term is out, And will Theodore Plack be with us. When the “flunks” come flying out? Marguerite Hurder is a singer, And she wants—so I have heard, To go to New York, and on the stage To warble like a bird. Marguerite Harty is a studious girl, She has her lessons ev’ry day; While Della Bragg chews her gum, And fools her time away THIRTY Cbe Spectator, 1924 Irene Hamilton has bushy hair; The girls all call her “Fluff,” She catches a Miller every night,— I’ll stop, I’ve said enough. Evelyn Wilson is a red haired girl, She is a country “Jane;” She has to come to school ev’ry day, In sunshine or in rain. Charlotte Corney is a quiet girl, But learns her lessons well, She’s always in the school house, When Mr. Arnold rings the bell. I write this poem for the Spectator, In honor of the Sophomore Class; So don’t everybody laugh at me, When on the street we pass. —H. V. S., ’26. CAN YOU IMAGINE— Cady without his pranks? Merle six feet tall? Evelyn as a vamp? Harry as an elephant trainer? Marguerite Harty without her lesson? Della not chewing gum? Gerald without his Irish wit? Charlotte without her dimples? Bill without some plaything? Theodore flirting with the girls? Harold as a little boy? Bernice with her first beau ? Marguerite Hurder as a chorus girl ? Irene with a “King Tut” bob? THIRTY-ONE £})c Spectator, 1924 THIRTY-TWO X TL )t Spectator, 1024 Jfrestfjmatt Clasps Back row, left to right Rivard Day Esther Miller Lorena Tucker Otto Plack Center row, left to right Harold Cecil Dorothy Babcock Hilda Maher Mildred Butts Gladys Stenger Conrad Rose Archie Smith Front row left to right Joseph Hayes Justus Roberts Harold Shane Charles German Francis Taylor John Minor Ardle Maher Roy Wilson THIRTY-FOUR Clje Spectator, 1924 Class President.............. Vice-President......... Secretary-Treasurer.... (Officers ...........Justus Roberts ...........Gladys Stenger ............Joseph Hayes Jfresljman Class Jjnstorp After studying readin’, vvritin’, and ’rithmetic for eight long years in the grade school, nineteen pupils entered Brimfield High School, in order that they might become acquainted with the subjects taught there. On the first day of school, we, as Freshmen, were classed as “green-horns” by the upper classmen, as all other poor Freshmen who preceded the class of ’27, have been called. The first party of the year was a marshmallow and weinerroast, given by the Sophomore Class. Some of the Freshman boys had the misfortune of being initiated at this time, but not until they had made a futile effort to escape. They were finally subdued, however, then they were blindfolded, and led into the woods. Then---------. On the memorable day of October 18. 1923, we held our first class meeting. During the session we elected the following officers: Justus Roberts, President; Gladys Stenger, Vice-President; Joseph Hayes, Secretary-Treasurer. Being new to the ways of the wise and dignified, some of our members, sad to say, acted unruly in this meeting. But after a brief, but pointed talk by a member of the faculty, we secretly resolved that at no future time would we again conduct ourselves in such a manner. (You see, we had learned our first lesson in discipline.) Three “green-horns” answered the first roll call for baseball practice, and later in the season they were made regulars. The Freshmen also made a creditable showing in basketball, defeating the Sophomores twice, and conquering the light Grade Team on three separate occasions. Several times we attempted to make a name for ourselves, socially, by giving parties, but we decided our efforts were not appreciated as much as they should be, so we gave up the idea. Some members of the class served on the committees for the Hallowe’en and pre-holiday parties, and received the assurance that they did well for “Freshies.” Three of the Freshmen girls acted as waitresses at the Junior-Senior reception, and conducted themselves quite creditably. We are now looking forward to the time when we graduate from this high school three years hence, and go out into the world to do worth while things' A good motto to follow, in order to accomplish these things is: “Stick to one thing until vou get there.” —J. B. R„ ’27. THIRTY-FIVE tEtjc Spectator. 1024 ebenti) anb Ctgfjtf) §rabe£ Back row, left to right Wilda Kelley Blanch McCaugh Gertrude Rose Henrietta Memler Evelyn McGuire Alice Pacey Rose Fuson George Rose Center row, left to right Ruth Porter Marcella Travis Bennie Johnson Elizabeth Johnson Earl Rogers Howard Spangler Frederick Bragg Grant Minor John LaFollette (not shown) Front row, left to right Virginia Clark Goldie Tucker Louise Babcock Edna Holmes Everett Collins Robert Harding Arthur Sollenberger Andrew Whittaker Edward McCoy Andrew Cecil May me Grossweiler (teacher) THIRTY-SIX £f)c Spectator, 1924 Jfiftf) anb £3 ixtf) §rabe£ Sac£ row, left to right Mrs. Laura Walliker, teacher Eleanor Pacev Clinton Curran Frank Clark Charles Hayes Cecil Trowbridge Carl Spangler Middle row, left to right Eileen Kelly Alice Tully Ruth Harding Ervin Wells Nancy Harker Evelyn Curran Max Hamilton Front row, left to right Rena Johnson Ida Pemble Anna Blundy Emily Corney Mildred Tully Gerald Forney James Sollenberger Charles Sollenberger William Cornwell (not shown) Bessie McGuire (not shown) Bernice Blundy (not shown) THIRTY-SEVEN £fjc Spectator, 1024 ®f)irb anb Jfourtfj §rabes Back row, left to right Robert Sollenberger Carl Rogers Henry Schlink Wilson Simmons Paul Harding Willard Blundy Keith Cady Center row, left to right Grace Shissler Margaret Bowman Keith Cecil Willard Pacey Willis Fuson Paul Morrissey Front row, left to right Lois Mendenhall (teacher) Eileen Bragg Grace Minor Delores Simmons Susan Sollenberger Harvey Young Arber Johnson Earnest Rose Earl Schlink Claire Arnold (not shown) Melvin McCoy (not shown) THIRTY-EIGHT Ctje Spectator, 1924 Jfirst anb jg econb rabe£ Back row, left to right Helen Clark Irl Goudy Dorn Sollenberger Harold Schlink Louis Cady Center row, left to right Nellie Pacey Frances Adams Mary Catherine Morrissey Violet Fuson John Blundy Ruth Mendenhall Maynard Rhinehart Margaret Purcell (not shown) Bernice Purcell (not shown) Front row, left to right Alice Kingdon, teacher William Minor Elmer Corney Voorhees Wells Wilford Blundy Bernice Bragg Arthur Young Georgia Babcock Margaret Lorean Kelly Josephine Wagner Ruth Bragg THIRTY-NINE £1)C Spectator, 1924 IBasfeettjall ®eain Back row, left to right B. F. Sheumate...........................Principal Lester Kingdom.............................Forward Harold Meehan...............................Center Clifford Cady...............................Center Max Hayes....................................Guard Edwin Bragg..................................Guard Earl Moss....................................Coach Front row, left to right Lloyd Wilson.................................Forward Willis Corney..................................Guard Harold Plumer (Capt.)........................Forward Jesse Hurder.................................Forward Clarence Shane.................................Guard FORTY-TWO £l)c Spectator, 1924 )t ®eam CAPTAIN HAROLD PLUMER Playing his first year for Brimfield High School, as a regular, “Tom” proved to be one of the most consistent point-getters on the team. He proved an able leader, always keeping the team fighting to the last whistle. “Tom” played forward most of the season, and was a hard man to stop when he got his “pivot” to working. He has another year to play, and should make a valuable asset to the team next year. LLOYD WILSON Playing his fourth year for B. H. S., Lloyd was one of the main cogs in the basketball five. He was captain of the team last year, and filled that position part of the time this year. He is a fine floorman, and possesses one of the best eyes for the hoop that has ever been turned out of B. H. S. Wilson shows his best form while performing at the center post, but is also at home when he is playing forward. He was selected as center on the All-Star Team at the District Tournament. He also has the honor of garnering the most points of any man entered in the tourney. JESSE MURDER Jesse served as a utility man for the first part of the season, and the latter part, as a regular. He is a good floorman and when in top form, can throw baskets with the best of them. He is a Senior, and his loss will be felt next year. EDWIN BRAGG “Ed,” a Junior, was with the team only the last semester. He is a fast floorman, and can play either forward or guard. This is his first year as a regular, but he is sure there with the fight. With a little more experience, he should prove a valuable man to the team next year. HAROLD MEHAN “Buck” is one of the main stays of the team and can always be counted on to come through in a pinch. He has a good eye for the basket, and always displays a fine floor game. At the beginning of the second semester he took sick and was out for the remainder of the season. His loss was sorely felt, but he says that he will make up for lost time next season. CLARENCE SHANE Claence, another Junior, has only one year’s experience. He is small in stature, but what he lacks in size, he makes up in speed. He plays running guard, has a good eye for the basket, and is the fastest dribbler on the team. He should give a good account of himself next year. WILLIS CORNEY The team will suffer a great loss in the graduation of “Bill.” Even though encumbered by illness that kept him out of several games, he played a wonderful game as back guard, and he was a stumbling block for many an opposing forward. He has held his position for the past two years. MAX HAYES Playing his last year for B. H. S., “Harpes” was always trying to do his best. He has been a member of the team for the last two years and he will be greatly missed next year. He played regular, part of the time, and the rest he served as utility man. CLIFFORD CADY Clifford, utility man, has often been called upon to fill the center and forward positions. He has the right kind of spirit, and his height should prove of great value to him in his next two year of participation in this sport. LESTER KINGDON “Les” was utility forward for the greater part of the season and gave a good account of himself when he broke into a game. He has one more year to play. FORTY-THREE Z )t Spectator, 1924 ummarp of tfje Reason After spending many weeks in practice, B. H. S. opened the.season with a bang and defeated Yates City in the first game, 19 to 8. The score wastied at the half, 4 to 4; but we played good ball in the last half and won. Wyoming High was the next victim and fell before us, on the home floor, 29 to 9. Dunlap invaded Brimfield for the next game. The visitors played hard and fast, but lost 15 to 6. We next journeyed to Yates City with a large band of rooters, as this was our first game away from home. Yates City outplayed us during the first half, but in the final period old B. H. S. proved superior and won, 23 to 12. Two weeks later we met Glasford on our own floor. This was a hard fought battle, but we finally pulled out a victory, 22 to 18. During the Christmas vacation, the team went to the Canton Invitation Tournament. On the night of January 4, the team and a large number of rooters journeyed to Wyoming. It was the coldest night of the year and when we arrived in Wyoming, they had no lights and naturally there was no game. The team and rooters returned early the next morning and everyone was almost frozen. A week later we journeyed to Trivoli and received our first defeat of the season in a scheduled game. At the end of the first half, Trivoli led 17 to 3. In the last half they were unable to cage a field basket, but still they won, 20 to 5. Trivoli sure displayed fine sportsmanship to the team, while they were on this trip. On the following night, we met Washburn on our own floor. It was a hair-raising battle; B. H. S. finally winning 21 to 20. Wilson tossed two free throws just as the gun sounded, and this put the game on ice for us. Elmwood, our old rival, was the next team to meet us on our floor. B. H. S. avenged the defeat that Elmwood handed her at the Canton Tournament, and won, 18 to 10. We easily defeated our northern neighbor, Princeville, the following Friday night, by the score of 23 to 9. The visitors were unable to score a field goal in the first half. The next week, the team and a large band of rooters went to Dunlap. This proved to be the roughest game of the season. The unconquerable spirit of B. H. S. finally pulled out a victory by the score of 9 to 8. The first game that we lost on the home floor was to Williamsfield by the score of 25 to 14. The count was tied at the end of the half; but in the final half our team could not hit the hoop and the Williamsfield lads carried home a victory. We received the second defeat of the week, on the home court, at the hands of the high stepping Trivoli Five. The half ended with Trivoli in the lead, 2 to 0. The teams battled on even terms during the last period, and two timely baskets by Hurder tied the count at 8, all in the final minutes. Trivoli won out on free throws, 10 to 8. The following Friday night, the team invaded Glasford. , No rooters accompanied them as the roads were too bad. The team received fine treatment, and by means of some superb basket shooting by Plumer, they managed to bring home the bacon, 22 to 19. Glasford started strong and at the end of the first quarter was in the lead 10 to 0. B. H. S. then rallied and the half found them in the lead, 12 to 10. We were not headed in the second half. FORTY-FOUR ......... Cf)c Spectator, 1924 — ---- The following week, the team walked to Monica, and then boarded a train for Williamsfield, where they lost 23 to 9. We then played Elmwood in a return game and they handed us a defeat, 19 to 14. The game was a see-saw affair up until the final minutes, when Elmwood tossed two field goals from the center of the floor and pulled a victory out of the fire. B. If. S. wound up the regular season by journeying to Princeville on February 29th. The team was handicapped by their small floor, and as a result, lost a hard fought game by the score of 24 to 14. One week later the team entered the District Tournament, held at Peoria, and brought home third place honors. Thus the basketball team laid away their suits, after having played 23 games, winning 14 and losing 9. No opponent has been able to score more than 25 points to a game against B. H. S. this season, and she has met some of the fastest teams in this part of the state. 1923-1924 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Score Date Team Place Played B.H.S. Opp. November, 1923 16 Yates City Brimfield 19 8 30 Wyoming Brimfield 29 9 December, 1923 5 Dunlap Brimfield 15 6 7 Yates City Yates City 23 12 21 Glasford Brimfield 22 18 27, 28 and 29—Canton Tournament: Elmwood Canton 8 12 Bardolph Canton 22 20 Macomb Academy Canton 10 22 Tanuarv, 1924. 11 Trivoli T rivoli 5 20 12 Washburn Brimfield 21 20 15 Elmwood Brimfield 18 10 18 Princeville Brimfield 23 9 23 Dunlap Dunlap 9 8 29 Williamsfield Brimfield 14 25 February, 1924. 1 Trivoli Brimfield 8 10 8 Glasford Glasford 22 19 15 Williamsfield Williamsfield 9 23 19 Elmwood Elmwood 14 19 29 Princeville Princeville 14 24 March, 1924. 6, 7 and 8—Peoria District Mackinaw Tournament: Peoria 27 14 Trivoli Peoria 20 19 Avervville Peoria 16 23 Princeville Peoria 27 19 Games olaved —23. Won—14. Lost—9. 395 369 FORTY-FIVE ®be Spectator, 1024 PEORIA DISTRICT TOURNAMENT After winding up the regular season, B. H. S. entered the Peoria District Tournament, held in the Peoria Central gymnasium, March 6, 7, and 8. The dope beforehand was that Brimfield High was one of the weakest teams entered. The first game that we played was with Mackinaw, Friday, March 7, at 9 a. m. The team did not exert itself to win, 27 to 14. Defeating Dunlap, Trivoli placed herself as Brimfield’s next opponent. Having defeated B. H. S. twice in scheduled games, Trivoli was doped as asure winner. If the “Dope Bucket” was ever overturned, it surely was upset at the end of that game, when B. H. S. was on top, 20 to 19. It was another hard-fought battle with the outcome lying in the hands of Fate. This game put us in the semi-finals with Averyville as our next rival. Averyville was forced to the limit to win, 23 to 16. A few minutes before the final gun sounded, B. H. S. trailed by only two points. Averyville then staged a rally, and pulled away to a victory. We then played Princeville for third place, and won 27 to 19. This was one of the highest honors, if not the highest, that B. H. S. has ever won in a district meet. Wilson was high point man of the meet, with 47 points. He was placed at center on the first All-Star Team. CANTON INVITATION TOURNAMENT December 27, 28 and 29, the team was invited to the Canton tournament. Elmwood High was our first opponent and we had high hopes of making a good showing. This game proved our undoing and we lost, 12 to 8. As a result of this loss, we were placed in the consolation division, and met Bardolph in our next game. It was a hard-fought battle, but we finally won, 22 to 20. This win placed us in the semi-finals, where we met Macomb Academy and lost, 22 to 10. This sent us on our homeward hourney and the team came home, sadder but wiser. Jfresfjman Basketball ®eam The Freshman team, organized early in the season, won five games in as many starts. They defeated the grade team three times, and the Sophomores twice. All but one of these games were won by decisive scores. The Freshmen, and their opponents as well, show great promise of developing into good teams in the future; and hope to lift old B. H. S. to a still higher plane in the basketball world. The members of the team were Conrad Rose, center; Justus Roberts, forward; Harold Shane, forward; Charles German, guard; Harold Cecil, guard; and Joseph Hayes, utility man. FORTY-SIX fcfje Spectator, 1024 BASEBALL TEAM Reading left to right, back row—B. F. Sheumate, Principal; Harold Plumer, Jesse Hurder, Willis Corney. Edwin Bragg, Harry Fuson, Paul Daily. Coach. Middle row—Clarence Shane. Gerald Kelly, Harold Shane, Conrad Rose, Justus Roberts. Clifford Cady. Front row—Lloyd Wilson, William Catton. iBasetmll ;§ cf)ebule When the school year opened, it was decided that it was too early to indulge in basketball; so B. H. S. took up baseball for a few weeks. A five game schedule was arranged and a well balanced team represented us on the diamond. The first game was with Dunlap High on the Silver Leaf diamond. Dunlap proved no match for us, and we handed them a defeat, 11 to 1. The next game was at home with Elmwood, who went down to defeat by a 7 to 1 score. Elmwood showed a weakness at using the willow and Wilson, our pitcher, had them entirely at his mercy. We then played a return game at Elmwood. Wilson again held them in the palm of his hand, and at the end of six innings the score read: B. H. S. 18, Elmwood 1. The game was then called before the score got any worse. The touted Princeville nine was the next opponent on the home diamond. Princeville grabbed an early lead and held it until the final innings, when B. H. S. rallied and won, 6 to 3. The next week we played a return game at Princeville. It was a disagreeable day and the cold caused a great many errors. These proved costly for us and we came home, defeated by the score of 6 to 3. This closed the season with 4 wins and 1 defeat, and was voted as one of the most successful seasons known in the history of the school. FORTY-SEVEN Cljc Spectator, 1924 TRACK SQUAD Reading left to right, back row—B. F. Sheumate (Principal), Harold Meehan, Harold Plumer, Lloyd Wilson, Max Hayes, Willis Corney. Paul Daily (Coach). Middle row—Lester Kingdon, Edwin Bragg. Clifford Cady, Jesse Hurder, Conrad Rose, Harry Shirley. Justus Roberts. Front row—William Plumer, Walter Meyer, Harold Shane, William Catton, Clarence Shane, Theodore Plack. ®racfe B. H. S. did not put a very brilliant track team in the field last spring. This was due mostly to unfavorable weather and inexperienced material. Early in the season we entered the “Little Five” meet, held at Elmwood, and tied with Farmington for third place. We entered but six men in the County Meet, and of these six, Wilson was the only one to place, he tieing for third in the pole vault. Elise Roberts was awarded first in music and Alex Thom second in declamatory. . The prospects of this year’s team are much brighter, as all of last year’s men are back, with the exception of Fisher. Catton, in the dashes and broad jump, will give a good account of himself. Shane, Corney and Meyer should handle the distance runs in fine style. Wilson, in the pole vault and other field events, will make a good impression; as he has starred at pole vaulting during the last two years. Besides these veterans, there are many new men, who show great promise, and with the combination of both, B. H. S. should place a well balanced team in the field and on the cinder path. ®ennt£ Our racquet wielders did not make a very good showing in the County Meet last year. This was due to unfavorable weather conditions more than to anything else. Harold Plumer represented us in the boys’ singles, and he, along with Lloyd Wilson, played in the doubles. They lost in both doubles and singles in the first round. The girls did not play last year, but intend to this year. The prospects for both, boys’ and girls’ teams, are much brighter than last year. FORTY-EIGHT --- Spectator, 1924 _ -= )t Spirit of prtmftelb It)tgf) ri)ool What do we mean when we speak of good sportsmanship? It can be defined in a very few words; it is that intangible, elusive thing which means so much in our high school life. What would our school be without our good old school spirit.' This same old spirit which has carried us on to victory after victory. It is this which has made our athletics such a great success in the years gone by. In the past year the spirit of B. H. S. has been .even greater than before. Even in victory or defeat, those same old yells can be heard emerging from that loyal group of rooters seated in the southeast corner of that great building where all our games are held. And even away from home, the team was always supported by a faithful group of rooters. The whole school was always behind its team. At no other time has B. H. S. shown a greater or better school spirit than it has in the year iust closing, 1923-1924. —H. R. F. ’25 GERALD KELLY and HARRY FUSON Cheer Leaders FORTY-NINE Spectator, 1024 ©ur Janitor Here we have our janitor, He’s always working hard; If he’s not sweeping down the stairs He’s cleaning up the yard. He rings the bell at morn and noon, He doesn’t have much rest, But then whatever he undertakes He always does his best. FIFTY £fjc Spectator, 1024 Cfje JSrimfielD diool tubent eaefjerfi’ Association OFFICERS President...............................Elise Roberts Vice-President..........................Harry Fuson Secretary-Treasurer................Marguerite Hurder October nineteenth, nineteen hundred twenty-three, marks the birth date of the Brimfield High School Student-Teachers’ Association. This was the name given to the formal organization of the students and faculty. The membership includes every student and teacher in high school, each having an equal vote. The purpose of the Association is to make the Brimfield High School a united body, and as a united body to make more understandable and pleasant the handling of the busines and social affairs in an educational manner. The constitution was adopted November seventh. The capital stock was fixed at ten dollars, and the dues at fifteen cents per month, a fine of five cents to be imposed on those who failed to pay within a reasonable time. Corporate powers were vested in a President, Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer. The last period of every second Wednesday was set aside for the regular meetings of the members, special meetings to be called by the President. This is the first organization of its kind ever formed in Brimfield High School, and we may say it has proved very successful. The meetings are all conducted in strict accordance with parliamentary law, and this in itself is an education. In discussions pertaining to the general welfare of the school, the opinion of the smallest Freshman is given the same consideration as the opinion of an upper classman. In this way each student is made to feel that he is an essential part of the Association. There has also been a marked improvement in the spirit of the school. The loyal support accorded the athletic teams was evident proof of this. At the home games the Community “Gym” rang with school yells, and an enthusiastic crowd of rooters accompanied the players on almost every basketball trip. School spirit is a measure of the greatness of any school, and it is the object of the Association to create a more nearly ideal spirit in Brimfield High. The Association has also won laurels in the social field. The success of the several parties was due, not only to the skillful management of the committees, but to a large extent to the spirit in which they were given. Each guest considered it his duty to make everyone else have a good time. Consequently, everyone had the time of his life. The biggest thing we have attempted along literary lines has been the publication of this annual, and we leave it to the reader to judge whether or not it has proven a success. It is our sincere desire that the B. H. S. S. T. A. will not die with this school year, but that in years to come it will prove of increasing benefit to the school. So to the members of the Association next year, and the year following, we dedicate this cause. Carry on! And may you accomplish even greater things than the 1924 Association has been able to do. —E. R., ’24. FIFTY-TWO £fje Spectator, 1924 Juniors (Entertain The Junior-Senior reception was held in the beautiful club room of the Community Building on Wednesday evening, April 26, 1923. The rooms were artistically decorated in scarlet and grey, and green and white. The room was divided by lattice work of the four colors into two compartments, one for the dining room, and the other for the reception room. The tables were decorated with white carnations and American Beauty roses. The place favors were white and green rose buds. At each plate was placed a program, which was unique in that it was in the form of a railway time schedule. A four course dinner was served. The toasts and responses were lively and apt. Games and music followed the banquet. The evening will go down in the annals of good old Brimfield High as one of the happiest occasions in history. The program follows: THE E. A. T. B. H. S. Time Schedule Train No. 1923 Track ’24 Start Leave 7:30 7:32 7:32 (Elise Roberts) 7:34 7:35 7:46 7:47 Responseville (Alice Reents) 7:49 . . Coaling Station 8:26 Sington 8:29 8:30 Saladville 8:41 8:42 Greenville (Alex Thom) 8:45 8:46 ... Deserted Village 8:56 8:57 Smartytown (Miss Mary Memler) 9:01 9:02 . . . Importanceburgh (Mrs. Alma Weidner) 9:06 9:07 Commencement Heights (Mr. John Weston) 9:17 37 minute’s wait William Catton- Director. FIFTY-THREE die Spectator, 1024 Annual Commencement The Annual Commencement exercises of the Brimfield Township High School were held Friday evening, June 1, 1923, and were largely attended. The Community Theatre was handsomely decorated for the occasion. The following program was given: Invocation................................Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh Vocal, “Until”.........................Ruth Memler Salutatory.............................R th Dungan Class Prophecy.................................Alice Reents Piano Solo, “Fourth Mazurka”..........Elise Roberts Class Will.......................Marguerite Reinhart Valedictory.....................Helen E. Diffenbaugh Vocal Solo, “My Own Rose”....................Dorothy Plack Address...........................Dr. E. C. Baldwin Presentation of Diplomas..................... M rs. H. E. Chichester, President of Board Benediction...............................Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh GRADUATES Helen E. Diffenbaugh Ruth Dungan Alice Reents Marguerite Reinhart Class Colors—Green and White. Flower—Carn ation. Wilma Griggs Sanford Fisher Irene Shane Winnie Finnegan Seiner l oast The social event of the year 1923 began with a weiner roast, given by the Sophomore Class, at Clark’s Woods. At seven-thirty the students left the school house in cars for the old camp grounds. After playing several games a bonfire was built under the direction of Harry Shirley and Gerald Kelly, and the fun began. Weiners, marshmallows and sandwiches were in evidence about the fire. Shortly after ten-thirty the fire was extinguished, and everyone departed, reporting a fine time. FIFTY-FOUR Cfje Spectator, 1924 J allotoe’en $iartp The first party given by the Student-Teachers’ Association was held at the school building, Wednesday evening, October 31. This event was in the form of a Hallowe’en masquerade. The school rooms were appropriately decorated with black and orange crepe paper, jack-o’-lanterns, and corn stalks. In the course of the evening a grand parade was held and three unfortunate people were picked to decide on the best costumes. After much discussion, the prize was awarded to the Misses Harry Fuson and Lester Kingdon, who certainly paid homage to a 1923 “flapper.” Honorable mention was given to Charlotte Corney and Harold Plumer. A “Hallowe’en Lunch” was served, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, pumpkin pie, and apples, after which everyone adjourned, hoping there would be another party in the near future, and thanking the committee for their efforts in making the party a success. Christmas ijSartp On the evening of December 19, a pre-vacation party was held at the school building. A Christmas tree, decorated with presents, tinsel, bells, and bright lights was the attraction of the evening. Santa Claus did not appear, as he had other important affairs to attend to. During the previous week, names had been drawn for presents, and the tree was weighted down with rattles, tin horns, jaw-breakers, and lasting all-day suckers. The menu consisted of sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad and cake. The evening was enjoyably spent in dancing and playing games. All departed late in the evening wishing everyone a Merry Xmas. ©ante Homer Hurder and Edwin Bragg gave a dance in the Club Room at the Community Building, January 3, 1924. Music was furnished by Miss Marguerite Hurder, Messrs. Jesse Hurder, Walter Pacey and Andrew Whittaker. Everyone departed at a late hour, after having a good time. FIFTY-FIVE r d)f Spectator, 1024 JBas'UetbaU Banquet One of the pleasantest social events of the school year was held Friday evening, April 4, in the basement of the Congregational Church. The event was a banquet given in honor of the basketball team by the 13. H. S. S. T.A. Tables were laid for seventy guests, and the rooms were beautifully decorated with the school colors, red and white. The address of welcome was given by Mr. Sheumate, and the response by Lloyd Wilson in behalf of the team. A splendid reading by Miss Rockwell, and extemporaneous speeches by Coach Moss, Elise Roberts, Max Hayes, Homer Hurder, Harry Shirley, and Joseph Haves, were greatly enjoyed by all. The tables were cleared away and a jolly social evening was spent with games and music. JBob leb artp After much urging by the under classmen, the Seniors finally decided to give a bob-sled party on the night of January 24, 1924. To prove their enthusiasm, two lads drove a team two miles to obtain the sled. After returning to town, they gathered together twenty-five young folks and proceeded to have a good time. The night being dreadfully cold, the team becoming tired and the young folks chilled through, they voted to cut the ride short and stop off at Florence Clark’s to spend the remainder of the evening. Lunch was served at eleven o’clock, consisting of sandwiches, pickles, cake and cocoa. Great was the scramble for galoshes and stocking caps at the time of departure. )t j§ eUmtg Class After a lapse of three years, sewing was again introduced into our school. Owing to the newness and the amount of work required of the Freshman and Sophomores, it was placed as an elective for Junior and Senior girls only. Besides their regular sewing, they made costumes for the minstrels and fairies for the plays, which were given Community Week. The class, which consists of nine, is under the direction of Mrs. Weidner. Those, who make their fingers fly and the machines sing, are: Lois Bateman, Winifred Slayton, Melva LaFollette, Marguerite Porter, Elise Roberts, Lucille LaFollette, Lavina Plack, Esther Maher, and Florence Clark. FIFTY-SIX fcfjc Spectator, 1924 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Back row, left to right—Lloyd Wilson, Willis Corney. Harold Plumer. Center row, left to right—Max Hayes, Miss Rockwell (musical directress), Clifford Cady, Harold Meehan, Lester Kingdom Front row, left to right—Harry Fuson. William Plumer, Edwin Bragg. Marguerite Hurder (Pianist), Homer Hurder, Jesse Hurder, Harry Shirley. tEfje Sops’ iee Club The Boys Glee Club was organized the early part of the year by Miss Rockwell. It was composed of members of all four classes in high school. Although the club has been more or less inactive, they have had a few “get-togethers” for the members and have responded to a few calls. Rushing times, both on the part of the director and members, prevented the boys from having a more brilliant career along musical lines. Late in the spring a loud call came from the Community, and the Club decided to give a Minstrel during Community Week. This “whirlwind” production closed the season and it is hoped that in the future the Boys’ Glee Club will meet with continued success. FIFTY-SEVEN £fjc Spectator, 1924 Bramattcs With the growth of the high school, as a whole, we find dramatics gaining in favor and vitality. Today we think of dramatics as a part of our lives. We need it just as we need bread and water; it is an essential factor in the knowledge of the high school student. Each individual has a personality that he must develop just as he does his mentality. Personality is a little plus mark added to yourself that gives you a magnetic quality. Dramatics offers a chance for self-expression, helps the individual’s personality, and gives that magnetic quality of which we have just spoken. This year there has not been much done in the line of plays, but it is hoped that dramatics will grow stronger every year and give everyone an opportunity to show what he can really do, and bring him to the limelight. We feel that plays give the student an opportunity to bring himself forward as no other school activity can do; not that other organizations do not help the student, but dramatics takes away that self-conscious nervous attitude that is so prevalent in the average high school student. In the future it is hoped that there will be more accomplished along that line. The Juniors and Seniors presented “Stop Thief,” a very clever play, the latter part of February. It proved a great success. This may be attributed not only to the careful selection of the characters but to a great extent to the very efficient direction of Miss Frances Rockwell. The Senior play will be given Commencement week, and this will close the dramatic work of the season. It is the ardent hope of every High School student that the success in dramatics this year is only a step forward toward a greater Dramatic achievement. FIFTY-EIGHT £I)C Spectator, 1024 THE JUNIOR-SENIOR CLASS presents “STOP TIIIEF” A Riot in Three Acts by CARLYLE MOORE Community Building Wednesday, Feb. 27, 8 p. m. Director—Frances Rockwell CAST AS THEY WILL APPEAR Joan Carr............ Mrs. Carr............ Caroline Carr........ Madge Carr........... Nell................. William Carr......... James Cluney......... Mr. Jamison.......... Dr. Willoughby....... Rev. Mr. Spelain..... Jack Doogan.......... Joe Thompson......... Sergeant of Police... Police Officer O’Malley Police Officer Clancy. . Police Officer Casey. .. A Chauffeur.......... . Florence Clark . Dorothy Plack . . Ruth Slayton . . Elise Roberts . . Esther Maher . .Willis Corney . . .Jesse Hurder . ... Max Hayes . . . Harry Fuson . Harold Plumer William Catton . Homer Hurder . . Edwin Bragg . . Lloyd Wilson Lester Kingdon . Clarence Shane . . . Ivan Curran The entire action of the play takes place in the Carr residence. The incidents occur during the actual playing time in the piece. SCENE Act 1. Living room in the Carr residence. Act 2. Same. Act 3. vSame. Business Manager..................Marguerite Porter Property Manager..................Lucille LaFollette Advertising Manager....................Homer Hurder FIFTY-NINE djc Spectator, 1924 In organizing our Alumni Department, we have selected a few of our most prominent graduates and given them special mention. We would have liked to include more of these, but were unable to do so because of lack of space. £t)c Spectator, 1024 ROBERT H . LOVETT One of those whom Brimfield is proud to include among her Alumni is Robert H. Lovett, Assistant Attorney General of the United States. Mr. J ovett has been prominent in political circles for a number of years, and occupied several important government positions. After graduating from Brimfield High School, Mr. Lovett taught in the public schools for seven years. He then entered James A. Cameron’s law office in Peoria and studied law for two years, after which he was admitted to the bar. He practiced law for several years and later was appointed United States Master in Chancery and United States Commissioner, which positions he held for many years. He was elected County Judge of Peoria County on three different occasions. During his last term he was appointed by the President to the office of an Assistant Attorney General of the United States, which position he still holds. SIXTY-TWO Spectator, 1924 JOHN A. HAYES One of the outstanding figures in the educational field in this part of the state is John A. Hayes, County Superintendent of Schools, Peoria County. Mr. Hayes has occupied this position for four consecutive terms. Because of his very successful and efficient administration of this office, he has received the support of the people of the county regardless of their party affiliations. In 1914 he received both the Democratic and Republican nomination and was unanimously elected to the position. As a preparation for this work, Mr. Hayes attended the Western Normal College and the Illinois State Normal School, receiving a diploma from the latter in 1896. He also attended Harvard University and Chicago Law University during the summer terms, and received a degree of Bachelor of Law from Chicago in 1918. Mr. Hayes taught in the public schools for a number of years, during which time he served as Principal of the Loucks School, Peoria, and later as Superintendent of the Grades and Principal of the High School in East Peoria. In 1923 he was unanimously elected Principal to the Peoria High School, but did not accept the position. “I feel that I owe a large measure of whatever success I have been able to attain to the atmosphere and environment that I was permitted to live in during the formative period of my life.” SIXTY-THREE Cijc Spectator, 1024 FRANK E. CARSON Artist, salesman, author—in all three capacities has Frank E. Carson, graduate of the Class of 1909, excelled. After finishing High School, Mr. Carson took a two-year Special Art Course at the Chicago Academy of Fine Arts. He was then employed in the Art Departments of the System Magazine, and later in the same department of the George Enos Throop Advertising Agency. During the years 1916-1920 he was in the employ of the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company—the first four years in special Advertising and Sales Promotion work, and one year as Sales Promotion Manager in the New England District. He then served as Advertising and Publicity Manager for the Franklin Motor Car Company. He was forced to resign in March, 1922, on account of ill health. Since that time Mr. Carson has contiibuted short stories to Top-Notch, Short Stories, Peoples, and other fiction magazines, and has been very successful in this line of work. SIXTY-FOUR Cfjc Spectator, 1924 EDNA L. JOHNSON As a teacher, Miss Johnson has enjoyed more than ordinary success and is at present one of the faculty of the University of Colorado. She was a member of the Class of 1904, and after graduating from Brimfield High School, attended the University of Illinois and later the University of Colorado. She received a degree of Bachelor of Arts from Illinois and a degree of Master of Arts from Colorado. Miss Johnson taught for several years in the grade schools—two years in Brimfield, four years in Longmont, Colorado, and was Supervisor of the Grades in Ironwood, Michigan in 1916. She also taught Biology in the Ironwood High School. In 1919 she was made Instructor in Biology in the University of Colorado, which position she still retains. RUTH HAYES CHIPMAN Mrs. Chipman was graduated from the Brimfield High School in 1913, and entered Knox College the following September. During the year that she was there she received Special Honors in Greek Composition, and General Honors in Scholarship. She entered Illinois Wesleyan University in 1914. and was graduated in 1917. The year 1917-18 was spent as a teacher in Brimfield High School. Mrs. Chipman returned to Wesleyan the following year as an Instructor in Biology, and remained there in that capacity for two years, after which she was granted a leave of absence for graduate work at the University of Michigan. She received a degree of Master of Arts at the University of Michigan in 1921, and a Ph. D. degree in June, 1923. She returned to Wesleyan in September, 1923, as an Associate Professor of Botany, which position she still holds. F L O R A BOWMAN Miss Bowman, a graduate of the Class of 1904, is considered one of the best primary teachers in the state of Illinois. She has taken special primary work at the University of Chicago, and is credited there with over a year’s work. Miss Bowman taught for eighteen years in the Brimfield school, and one year in North Chicago. For the past two years she has been teaching at “Glengables,” Glencoe, Illinois. Miss Bowman has been wonderfully effective in dealing with children and her success has been due in part to her ability to live with them in the land of “Make Believe.” She inspires the love and confidence of the little tots, and proves a lasting influence in their lives. SIXTY-FIVE Cljc Spectator, 1924 ®fje Ulumm Following is the list of our Alumni, beginning with the Class of No record has been kept of those who graduated before that time, so we are unable to state their names or year of graduation. CLASS OF 1896 Gertrude Bowman (Johnson)....... Nettie Johnson (McKibben)....... Nettie Chamberlain (Drvsdale).. Mamie Longden................. Lois Moore (Henry).............. Rosa Purcell.................... ......Kansas City, Mo. ............Peoria, 111. ............Peoria, 111. ............Chicago, 111. ...............Deceased ...............Deceased CLASS OF 1897 Faye Silloway (Schleicher)..............................Peoria, 111. Mildred Kelly (Anicker).................................Norman, Okla. Carrie Whitten...........................................Delhi, Colo. Della Hayward (Snyder)...........................Spencer, N. Y. Roxana Hayes (Babcock)...............................Brimfield, 111. Seba Moore.............................................Deceased CLASS OF 1898 Janie Marshall (McGarrah).........................Peoria, 111. CLASS OF 1900 C. L. Hayes....................................Brimfield, 111. W. W. Mercer, M. D...........................Deer Creek, 111. W. G. Johnson..............................Kansas City, Mo. Ira J. Porter..................................Brimfield, 111. Marie Snyder (Eddingfield)..................Mt. Pleasant, la. Grace Longden (Coe)..............................Chicago, 111. Mae Whitten (Gordon)...................................Unknown Mamie Cluskey (Colgan)............................Peoria, 111. Mary' Baker...................................Bettentorf, la. Edith Murphy......................................Urbana, 111. Augusta Bennett...............................Oak Park, 111. Prue Miller (Pacey)...................................Deceased CLASS OF 1901 Olive Herriot (Cady)...... Mary Tucker (Anderson).. Lulu Foster............... Cora Martin (Whittaker). Margaret Bennett (Pierce) Nettie Hibbs (Howland). . Horace Moon............... Maud Littlefield (Tully). Henry' Chamberlain........ . Brimfield, 111. Detroit, Mich. . ... Peoria, 111. . .. .Laura, 111. Chadron, Neb. . . Kewanee, 111. . Brimfield, 111. ....Deceased ....Deceased SIXTY-SIX Cfje Spectator, 1924 CLASS OF 1902 Claude Miller..........................................Lusk, Wyo. Dean Johnson.................................Brimfield, 111. May Hayes (Blanchard)...........................Peoria, 111. Essie Maher (Day)................................. Deceased CLASS OF 1904 Edna Johnson........................................Boulder, Colo. Faye Murphy..........................................Urbana, 111. Della Cowley (Taylor)................................Anchor, 111. Flora Bowman........................................Glencoe, 111. Florence Arber (Johnson)..........................Brimfield, 111. Verr Clark..........................................Ashland, 111. Margaretta Reed.....................................Deceased CLASS OF 1905 Mildred Foster.......................................Peoria, 111. Emily Chichester (Beardsley).................Atlanta, Ga. Margaret Weeks (Kelly)............................Brimfield, 111. CLASS OF 1906 Lorena Reed (Clark)...............................Brimfield, 111. Louella Maher (McKim)...............................Elmwood, 111. Laura Cobb (Burdon)........................Shelbyville, 111. Susie Yerby (Smith)..................................Monica, 111. Harold Cady.......................................Brimfield, 111. CLASS OF 1907 Margaret Lackland (Hayes)............................Peoria, 111. Salome Reed (Fitton).................................Peoria, 111. Howard Weeks........................................Chicago, 111. Harry Hayes..........................................Peoria, 111. CLASS OF 1908 Mary Mulvaney (Bryant)...............................Tucson, Ariz. CLASS OF 1909 Norma Yoakum (Cook)...............................Galesburg, 111. Alice Cady (Bowman)...............................Brimfield, 111. John Streider........................................Joliet, 111. Frank Carson.........................................Denver, Colo. CLASS OF 1910 Mildred Pacey........................................Eureka, 111. Mae Weeks (McDonnell)................................Peoria, 111. Clinton Day.......................................Brimfield, 111. CLASS OF 1911 Velma Hayes (Gehring).............................Galesburg, 111. Irene Pulsipher (Cady)...................Los Angeles, Calif. Eva Streider (Purcell)...............................Peoria, 111. James Finnegan.......................................Peoria, 111. Taylor Keeling......................................Clinton, la. SIXTY-SEVEN GHjc Spectator, 1924 CLASS OF 1912 Evelyn Memler (Freidland).......................Evanston, 111. Louise W. Blundy (Wagner).......................Brimfield, 111. Lydia Streider (Purcell)........................Brimfield, 111. Hazel Day (Mulvaney).........................Hanna City, 111. Frank Harper.................................Lost Cabin, Wyo. Verne Arber.......................................Peoria, 111. Raymond Rusk....................................Mission, Tex. Walter Mulvaney..............................Hanna City, 111. Anna Caldwell..........................................Deceased CLASS OF 1913 Kenneth Yoakum...................................Stronghurst, 111. Virginia Murdoch (Doubet)..............................Laura, 111. Earl Maher...........................................Elmwood, 111. Elsie Cobb...........................................Chicago, 111. Alma Dungan (Weidner)..............................Brimfield, 111. Hubert Chichester..................................Brimfield, 111. Ethel Memler.......................................Brimfield, 111. Ruth Hayes (Chipman).............................Bloomington, 111. Betty Pulsipher....................................Brimfield, 111. Madaline Burt........................................Deceased Julia Hindle.... Mary Finnegan. Willard Weidner. Clarence Maher. Holland Learned Wilbert Best. . . CLASS OF 1914 .........................Davenport, la. ..........................Hopedale, 111. .........................Galesburg, 111. ............................Peoria, 111. ...........................Trivoli, 111. ................................Deceased Caroline Blundy (Pacey) Raymond Plumer........ Donald Best.......... Willis Kingdon....... Lcland Pacey......... Fred Sloan........... Florence Wagner. . . . Viola Pacey (Kessell) CLASS OF 1915 ......Brimfield, 111. .....Galesburg, 111. ......Brimfield, 111. ......Brimfield, 111. ......Brimfield, 111. .....Brimfield, 111. ...... Peoria, 111. Minneapolis, Minn. CLASS OF 1916 Harold Burt........................ John Dungan........................ Leland Plumer...................... Mary Clute......................... Helen Dungan....................... Ella Finnegan (Fuller)............. ....Peoria, 111. . . Brimfield, 111. . .Galesburg, 111. ....Peoria, 111. . . Brimfield, 111. Windom, Minn. SIXTY-EIGHT d)c Spectator, 1024 CLASS OF 1917 Walter Pacey..........................................Galesburg, 111. Reed Blundy...........................................Brimfield, 111. Perry Reek............................................Brimfield, 111. Earl Moss.............................................Brimfield, 111. Minnie Chambers.......................................Brimfield, 111. Mary Crahan...........................................Brimfield, 111. Catherine Christian...................................Brimfield, 111. Mary Mulvaney............................................Maquon, 111. Mary Memler..............................................Peoria, 111. Mildred Scott..................................Van Nuys, Calif. Frances Slayton (Trowbridge)............................Elmwood, 111. CLASS OF 1918 Mary Church (Moore)..................................Peoria, 111. Charles Kingdon...................................Brimfield, 111. Chas. F. Dungan...................................Brimfield, 111. Violet Mendenhall.................................Brimfield, 111. Harriet Murdoch (Blundy)..........................Brimfield, 111. Marie Maher..........................................Peoria, 111. Florence Grant (Maher)...................................Deceased CLASS OF 1919 Stewart Cady.............................................Brimfield, 111. Louise Chambers..........................................Brimfield, 111. Ollie Finck........,................................Brimfield, 111. William Finnegan.........................................Brimfield, 111. Marguerite Forney........................................Brimfield, 111. Louise Learned (Beetler)...................................Trivoli, 111. Cornelia Murdoch.........................................Brimfield, 111. Mildred Porter (Kingdon).................................Brimfield, 111. Mabel Slayton............................................Brimfield, 111. CLASS OF 1920 Robert Bragg........... Roger Pacey............ Brockway Roberts...... George Neikirk........ Lois Mendenhall........ Neva Hamilton (Miller). Marie Harding......... Wavie Griggs.......... Elva Marks (Dungan). . Paul Clark............ Allmon McDonough. . . . .........Brimfield, 111. .........Brimfield, 111. University of Chicago ............Peoria, 111. .........Brimfield, 111. .............Philo, 111. .........Brimfield, 111. .........Brimfield, 111. .........Brimfield, 111. .........Knox College .........Brimfield, 111. SIXTY-NINE —: )c Spectator, 1924 — CLASS OF 1921 Henrietta Blundy................................Brimfield, 111. Alice Kingdon...................................Brimfield, 111. Helen Foster.......................................Peoria, 111. Gladys LaFollette.................................Forrest, 111. Roland Griggs......................................Peoria, 111. CLASS OF 1922 Augusta Plumer..................................Brimfield, 111. Maxine Lyons.......................................Peoria, 111. Ethel Collins......................................Peoria, 111. Elltvood Kelley.................................Brimfield, 111. Mildred Mendenhall (Kingdon)....................Brimfield, 111. Mary .Slayton...................................Brimfield, 111. Kathryn McDonough...............................Brimfield, 111. Edna Stenger (Christian)........................Brimfield, 111. John Plumer.....................................Galesburg, 111. Mabel Bitner....................................Brimfield, 111. Harold Foster......................................Peoria, 111. CLASS OF 1923 Ruth Dungan................................................Knox College Alice Reents.....................................Oak Hill, 111. Irene Shane........................................Dunlap, 111. Sanford Fisher..................................Brimfield, 111. Winnie Finnegan.................................Brimfield, 111. Wilma Griggs....................................Brimfield, 111. Helen Diffenbaugh.................Illinois Wesleyan University Marguerite Reinhart....................................Deceased SEVENTY r ON'T i2 PW until 10U SEE --------QUR ADI ERT SHA1ENT5. —-_________ - ..TT- Cfjc Spectator, 1924 ---- Calenbar SEPTEMBER 3—Registration day. 10— Opening of school. Everybody makes a survey of the new teachers. They all look good. 11— We all choose our subjects for the coming term. 12— We are kept busy telling the Freshmen what this thing and that thing is for. They are a very inquisitive group of people. 13— How can they expect us to study without books? 14— Baseball season opens. We can win from any opposing team in the state 17— Freshmen still shy, but improving fast. 18— Our books have come at last. 20— First practice for baseball. 21— Hurrah! we win our first game of baseball from Dunlap, 11 to 0. 24— Sophomores hold a class meeting. Possibly a party in view. 25— Seniors elect class officers. 26— Baseball practice. 27— Sophomores elect class officers. 28— We win our second game by defeating Elmwood, 28 to 7. OCTOBER 1— Juniors elect class officers. 2— Yes, we were right; Sophomores decide to give a party. 3— We win from Elmwood, 7 to 1. 4— Seniors select class rings. 5— “Prof.” lectures to boys on conduct. 8— A few of the Freshmen boys were warned to stay out of the school yard, on account of the squirrels. 9— Everybody looks sleepy. Wake up! 10— Again we win by defeating Princeville, 6 to 3. 11— Alas! William Catton has at last turned to the ladies. 12— Florence receives her usual morning letter. 15— Something unusual is going to happen, Elise arrives on time. 15—Report cards out. 17— William thinks he is learning more every time he misses a class. 18— Freshmen wake up and elect class officers. 19— We organize our Association. It shall be called B. H. S. S. T. A. 22— Baseball practice. SEVENTY-TWO d)c Spectator, 1924 23— We have our first fire drill. 24— More instructions on discipline. 25— Seniors sign contract for Lyceum course. 26— We lose to Princeville, 6 to 3. 29— Just recovering from Princeville game, we hate to lose. 30— Ruth Slayton entertains a few young people in her home. 31— Hallowe’en party at school building. NOVEMBER 1— Basketball is our next sport. 2— Half the students combine their breakfast and dinner in one, and come to school at noon. 5— Juniors select class rings. 6— “Heavy” gets a shaking and loses three pounds as a result. 7— Association adopts a constitution. 8— Looks as though we shall have to stop chewing gum. 9— We catch Ivan Curran watching the clock at three forty-five. Fifteen minutes longer, Ivan. 12— Max Hayes attempts to fall down stairs but only succeeds in falling half way. 13— Coach drills basketball team. 14— Gerald Kelly and Harry Fuson elected as cheer leaders. 15— Everyone on time, except those who were tardy. 16— We play our first game of basketball with Yates City. The victory is ours, 19 to 8. 19— Rainy day. Everything dead, even the wood in the seats. 20— All is going well, except the time which is ahead of us. 21— Thanks for a feed by the Parent-Teachers’ Association. 22— No school. Teachers’ convention at Urbana. 23— Ditto. 26— —Everybody back to school, eagerly waiting for another vacation. 27— The visitors seem to take great interest in school this year. We have from three to five a week. 28— A regular B. H. S. S. T. A. meeting. 29— Miss Rockwell gives us a few lessons in singing. 30— Hurrah! we win our second basketball game by defeating Wyoming. 29 to 9. 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Members of staff voted upon. 13— Lloyd Wilson attempts to fix electric bell, but is given the shock of his life when it does not work. 14— Day by day in every way the Freshmen are getting brighter and brighter. 17— Miss Rockwell organizes Boys’ Glee Club. Avervville game called off. 18— Grade school teachers complain that there is too much noise up stairs. Boys’ Glee Club practicing, no wonder! 19— Regular meeting of B. H. S. S. T. A. 20— Annual staff meets with Mrs. Weidner to discuss ways and means of Annual. 21— We win our fifth consecutive game by defeating Glasford, 22 to 18. 22— Christmas vacation. 25—Merry Christmas! JANUARY 1— Happy New Year. 2— Back to school. Start the New Year out right. 3— Everyone wearing new clothes. 4— We take a long journey to Wyoming via bus, but alas! no game, and we nearly freeze as a result. 7— We will be forced to take another vacation. Furnace out of order. 8— We win our sixth game by defeating Elmwood, 18 to 10. 9— Miss Rockwell plans the play, “Stop Thief,” to be given by Junior and Senior classes. 10— Everyone planning on trip to Trivoli. Roads very bad. 11— Disappointed again; the rooters fail to go to Trivoli, and team loses, 20 to 5, our first defeat. 12— After losing our first game to Trivoli, we snatch a hard fought victory from Washburn, 20 to 21. 14—Our piano has been played so much it has started talking. 16— Bob sled party. 17— First semester exams. Have mercy on us! SEVENTY-FIVE The Zern Pharmacy BRIMFIELD, ILLINOIS Drugs Stationery Cigars Kodaks A Good Drug Store in a Good Town. We Want Your Business. “ Try L. R. First ” SPORTING GOODS WHOLESALE RETAIL Special Attention to School and College Equipment L. R. Sporting Goods Co. PEORIA, ILL. SEVENTY-SIX Clie Spectator, 1924 18—Hurrah! exams are over; feel much better. 21— We start the second semester’s work with a bang. 22— Snowballs flying from every direction. 23— B. H. S. S. T. A. meeting. We journeyed to Dunlap, winning a hard-fought game, 8 to 9. 24— Miss Rockwell holds first play practice. 25— A bright remark from a Freshman: “I wish something exciting would happen.” 28— ‘‘William, did you report to Mr. Sheumate, as I told you?” a remark we often hear from Miss Rockwell. 29- -Williamsfield comes over and beats our team, 25 to 14. FEBRUARY 1—Again we lose to Trivoli, 8 to 10. 5— Play practice. Cast getting disgusted, but living in hopes. 6— B. H. S. S. T. A. meeting. 7— “What, William, excused from class again!” 8— We win from Glasford, 22 to 19. 11— Boys’ Glee Club practice. 12— Play coming along fine. To be presented Feb. 27th. 13— Everyone hard at work on the annual. 14— Senior girls are wearing hair ribbons. 15— Another play practice. Tickets on sale. 18— Something exciting is going to happen. 19— Harold Meehan back to school. We lose to Elmwood, 19 to 14. 20— Practice for entertainment to be given at Community Building on Washington’s Birthday. 21— Play practice as usual. Waiting patiently for the big day to come. 22— We celebrate Washington’s Birthday at Community Building. 25— Third number of Lyceum Course to be given tonight. 26— We prepare for the big event of the year, the Junior-Senior play tomorrow night. Dress rehearsal. 27— At last the big day is here, we are eagerly waiting for the moments to pass until eight o’clock. 28— We are very busy counting our surplus money. Our play was a great success. 29— Flop! Flop! Flop! Here comes the galoshes brigade. SEVENTY-SEVEN The Brimfield Elevator Company Organized, Owned and Controlled largely by the Farmers of the Community. We challenge a comparison of prices, quality considered, with any other firm. FLOUR AND MILLFEEDS HOG MINERAL CHICK FEEDS and BUTTERMILK SALT TANKAGE, MEAT SCRAPS and MARROW MEAL ALFALFA MOLASSES and COAL C. L. HAYES, Manager SEVENTY-EIGHT 1 - — Zl)c Spectator, 1924 ■ ■ MARCH 3— Seniors requested to sign paper presented by “Prof.” 4— Lots of excitement in Room A. 5— Senior girls have conference with “Prof.” in Room C. 6— District Tournament. Basketball team goes to Peoria. Good luck boys. 7— We win our first game from Mackinaw, 27 to 14. And win our second game by defeating Trivoli, 20 to 19. 8— We lose to Averyville, 23 to 10. And B. H. S. wins third place by defeating Princeville, 27 to 19. Wilson wins position on all-star team. 10— No school today, too much Peoria for “Prof.”, and Mr. Daily missed his train. 11— Association meeting, several items about annual decided on. 12— William Catton and Harpes” conduct miniature battle in English class- 13— “Prof.” has short conference with two boys in office. “OUCH!” 14— Fire drill. Teachers exams in Peoria today. 17— —“Attention! Salute!” No, it isn’t an army camp, merely the daily flag salute with Mrs. Weidner in charge. 18— First steps taken towards preparations for Junior-Senior banquet. 19— Fire drill. More annual arguments. 20— Seniors are going to have their pictures taken tomorrow. 21— No school, teachers’ convention at Peoria. 24— We dread the thought of taking a vacation for it is so hard for us to get back to work. 25— Seniors receive picture proofs. They all look swell. 26— Juniors have conference with faculty in Room A. 27— The glee club decides to put on a minstrel show for Community week. 28— We pause here in order that Mr. Sheumate may announce that this is the last Friday in this week. 31—Walter Meyer, one of our most distinguished students of Jubilee, managed, by starting home Friday night, to arrive at school in time to salute the flag, Monday morning, as the result of bad roads. APRIL 1— APRIL FOOL ! ! 2— Usual Wednesday afternoon program. 3— Overalls seem to be the new “fad.” 4— Big banquet for basketball boys tonight. Mr. Nash came out from Peoria to take our pictures for the annual. 7— The boys brought forth the track paraphernalia from the garret and are busily engaged in practicing for the big track meet. 8— Several High School girls took a journey out to Clark’s Woods and proved to the boys that they were also capable of playing hookey. SEVENTY-NINE “OWNED BY THOSE IT SERVES” Dividend checks from the Central Illinois Light Company are received quarterly by more than 2300 customers. An investment in this Company’s PREFERRED STOCK will earn 6-48% Tax Free Here $92.50 PER SHARE CASH. OR $10.00 PER SHARE PER MONTH Central Illinois Light Co. Phone 4-3340 316 South Jefferson Avenue, Peoria, Illinois Res. Phone 2002 Office Phone 2003 Dr. R. B. Roberts PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Brimfield, Illinois The Brimfield News BEST LITTLE PAPER in the BEST LITTLE TOWN in PEORIA COUNTY We boost for Better Schools and a Better, Bigger Brimfield EIGHTY —-------- --------------- Cfjc Spectator, 1924 ----- 9—Hurrah! At last our pictures are here. The first allottment of our annual was taken in to Peoria this morning. 10— William Catton predicts that the school house is going to blow up tomorrow. We shall see. 11— “Prof.” Sheumate wins the 440 yard dash from Corney in the last heat of the race which took place this afternoon. 14— Tennis in full swing. We mark off the court and start practicing at once. 15— Parent-teachers meeting tonight. 16— Usual Wednesday afternoon program. 17— Watch for the inspector, he will be here any day now. 18— Inter-class track meet today, we have some good material this year and should come through with a good record. 22—Brimfield enters in the “Little Five” track meet at Elmwood today. A big crowd of rooters accompanied the team. 26—Boys’ Glee Club puts on a big minstrel show at Community Building tonight. This is our part of community week. 28- -Junior-Senior banquet tonight. A big feed is expected. MAY 3—Bradley track meet today. 15- Declamatory contest tonight. We have some very good material this year and should make a good showing at the county meet. JUNE 4— Senior play tonight. 5— Commencement exercises. Seniors bid the school fond farewell. EIGHTY-ONE Bradley Polytechnic Institute Peoria, Illinois 1. GENERAL COLLEGE COURSES: Giving the A. B. and B. S. degrees. Science, including pre-medical work. Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, etc. Literature and general college courses. Business Administration and Economics. Teaching for grades or high school. Special Teacher’s courses in Home Economics, or Manual Training.—Two year courses with a certificate or four year courses with the B. S. degree. 2. CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, thoroughly equipped, B.M. degree. 3. 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FUNERAL DIRECTORS Ambulance Service Automobile Equipment EIGHTY-FOUR Cf)c Spectator, 1924 STofees All those that think our jokes are poor, Would straightway change their views, Could they compare the ones we take, With those that we refuse. Mr. Daily (to his class)—“Well, let’s have order.” Student (just waking up)—“Hot beef and bevo.” There Sure Is. High School Graduate (looking for a job)—“Is there an opening for a nice young man?” Business Man—“Yes, close it as you go out.” In Economics. Mr. Daily—“Name something of importance that exists today that did not exist one thousand years ago.” Walter—“Me.” Queer, Ain’t It? Willie stood on a railroad track, He didn’t hear the bell, The engine went to Halifax,— And I know where you think that Willie went, but he didn’t because the engine was on another track. Smith—“So your boy is going to college; how is he making it?” Smithers—“He is not making it. I’m making it and he’s spending it.” He—“Why do blushes creep over girls’ faces?” She—“Because if they ran they would kick up too much dust.” “Young man, can I get into the park through that gate?” “I guess so lady, I just saw a load of hay go through there.” Correct. Teacher (in physics class)—“A transparent object is one that you can look through. Now name something that is transparent.” Billy Bright—“A doughnut.” EIGHTY-FIVE Auto Sales Company Dealers in AUTOMOB1 L E S Dodge Maxwell Chevrolet GOODYEAR TIRES White Rose and Sweney Gasoline ACCESSORIES General Repairing C. L. DUNGAN Dealer in LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL OF ALL KINDS Johns Manville Asbestos Flextone Fire Proof Shingles Keystone Woven Wire Fences Gates Nails Drain Tile Sewer Pipe Cement Blocks Coal EIGHTY-SIX —— Cbc Spectator, 1924 = Willie was almost through his reading lesson when he came to a word that he could not pronounce. “Barque,” prompted the teacher. Willie looked at his classmates and laughed. “Barque, Willie,” the teacher exclaimed rather harshly. Willie, looking up at the teacher, finally exclaimed, “Bow-wow!” Teacher—“Is there any link connecting the animal and vegetable king doms?” Willie—“Yes ma’am, Hash.” The Reason. “A fool,” said the professor, “can ask things that a wise man cannot answer.” “Is that the reason,” asked a student in the back row, “why I flunked my last semester’s examinations?” The Four Ations. To shave your face and comb your hair, And then your Sunday clothes to wear. That’s preparation. And then upon a car to ride, A mile or two to walk beside, That’s transportation. Then before the door to smile, And then you’ll stay a good long while. That’s expectation. And then to find her not at home. That’s thunderation. EIGHTY-SEVEN GRIGGS TRAVIS STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Agents for White House Coffee WEST END GROCERY Brimfield, Illinois L. O. Kelley Son CASH MEAT MARKET Brimfield, Illinois and Laura, Illinois EIGHTY-EIGHT £f)c Spectator, 1024 Well, Aren’t It Sad. Am her went? Is her gone? Has her left I all alone? Us can never come to we. They can never come to she, Alas! cruel fate it cannot was. He Must Have Been. “Mother, was Robinson Crusoe an acrobat?” “I don’t know, why do you ask?” “It says here that he sat on his chest.” Mr. Daily (in physics class)—“Considering yourself falling, with what velocity would you wish to light so as to strike the ground comfortably?” Ccrney—“Zero velocity.” You Tell ’Em. Mr. Daily—“What is velocity?” Wilson—“Velocity is what a fellow lets go of a bee with.” Professor—“I noticed you talking during my lecture this morning.” Student—“I beg your pardon, sir. I do not recall it. I must have been talking in my sleep.” “Pa, what are ancestors?” “Well, my son. I’m one of yours. Your grandfather is another.” “Oh! Then why do people brag about them?” “Where did you absorb those fine principles of vour’s—at your mother’s knee?” “No, over my father’s.” EIGHTY-NINE Exchange State Bank BRIMFIELD, ILLINOIS Four Per Cent Interest Paid on Savings and Time Certificates Officers CHAS.L. DUNCAN......................President HORACE O. CADY.................Vice-President CHAS. C. CARSON.......................Cashier CHAS. F. DUNCAN.................Asst. Cashier Directors CHAS. L. DUNCAN HENRY A. BLUNDY HORACE O. CADY CHAS. W. WINNE CHAS. C. CARSON NINETY Cfjc Spectator, 1924 Mary had a little lamb, You’ve heard this tale before; But have you heard she passed her plate And had a little more? Economic Information. A teacher in the high school economics class was telling his class how money was made. Holding up a crisp new two dollar bill, he dwelt at length on the many things that were engraved upon its crisp surface. “What does the 2B stand for?” he asked Walter, who had been an attentive listener. “Two bucks,” was the ready answer. Take Notice, Ford Owners! George Wilson tells about a tin roof of his being blown off and wrapped into a compact bundle by a cyclone. Having a sense of humor he wrapped a few strands of baling wire around the wreckage and shipped it to Henry Ford. In due time he received a reply saying: “It will cost you $48.50 to have your car repaired. For heaven’s sake-tell us what hit you!” Mamma—“Did you hear me when I called you this morning?” Willie—“Yes.” Mamma—“Why didn’t you answer then?” Willie—“I couldn’t think of anything to say.” A Good Idea. Mother—“Harold, what do you mean by feeding the baby yeast?” Harold—“He’s swallowed my money, and I’m trying to raise the dough.” NINETY-ONE The B. M EXTENDS HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF THE BRIM FIELD HIGH SCHOOL 201-207 South Adams Street PEORIA, ILL. £f)c Spectator, 1924 Sing a song of laughter, Pocket full of smiles, What the world is after Beats all other wiles; Life’s too short for grumpiness, Spend your little while Looking for the beautiful— Wearing a smile. A young man kissed his best girl good night, the next day he had a violent spell of painter’s colic. He told of his love, The color left her cheeks. And on the shoulder of his coat, It stayed for many weeks. A Student's Imitation of Kipling. Even As You and I. A fool there was and she stayed out late. Even as you and I. And all she did was procrastinate, Even as you and I. Out every night she’d celebrate Until the exams made her hesitate, And her highest grade was 68, Even as you and I. A fool there was and he studied late, Even as you and I—not I. He did not loaf, nor dissipate. Even as you and I—not I. With no one would he associate, He tried the “Profs.” to imitate, And all of his grades were 98 Even as vou and I—not I. NINETY-THREE THE PHOTOGRAPHS in this book were made by The Nash Studio THE STUDIO OF DISTINCT PHOTOGRAPHY 317 Main Street Peoria, Illinois Compliments of John A. Hayes COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOUS J. R. WALSH, Pres. W. H. SLATTERY, Sec.-Treas Walsh Slattery Co. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER HEATING AND PLUMBING CONTRACTORS Sewering and Water Supply Systems 131 MAIN STREET PHONE 4-0711 PEORIA, ILLINOIS NINETY-FOUR Cf)c Spectator, 1924 Reporter—“And in what state were you born?” Professor -“Unless my recollection fails me, in a state of ignorance.” Reporter—“Yes to be sure, and how long have you lived there?” Little Bobby came in crying and rubbing the places where his pet sheep had butted him. “But what did you do,” his mother damanded, “when the sheep knocked you down?” “I didn’t do nothing,” Bobby declared protestingly. “I was getting up all the time.” Well Known. Professor—“Who was the greatest inventor?” Student—“An Irishman by the name of Pat Pending.” “Pop,” inquired little Clarence Lilywhite, “what am a millennium?” “Sho,” said the parent, “Doan’ you know what a millennium am chile? Its jes about the same as a centennial, on’y it’s got mo’ legs.” Out of His Own Mouth. “I’m a little stiff from bowling.” “Where did you say you were from?” “I like cheerfulness. I admire anyone that sings at his work.” “You surely must like a mosquito.” Seasonable. “I want a book for a high school boy.” “How about Fielding?” “I don’t know, have you anything on base running?” NINETY-FIVE Dr. J. E. Welsh PHYSICIAN and SURGEON Telephone 24 Brimfield, Illinois The Meek Hotel and Restaurant 316 Fulton St.. Peoria, 111. YOU BE THE GUEST, WE’LL DO THE REST Courtesy Service Telephone 4-0477 F. J. Church Church’s Creamery Manufacturers of CHURCH’S FAMOUS CREAMERY BUTTER Dealer in Butter and Buttermilk 725 S. Adams St. Peoria. 111. NINETY-SIX tD)t Spectator, 1024 Found In a Freshman Theme. I go and get fifty cents worth of liver for bait. I go up to the river. I tie the boat to an old stump. I tie the line to my wrist. I bait the hook. I throw the line across the river. I lie down to rest calmly. I remain there about one-half hour. And as I am about to go to sleep, my wrist shoots up in the air, and I jump up holding—my breath. Mr. Sheumate—“I think you will find it if you look in your appendix.” Jesse—‘‘But Mr. Shumate, that’s impossible, mine has been removed.” Miss Rockwell (to Junior English class)—‘‘Tomorrow we will take the life of Pope. Come prepared.” Senior—‘‘Why are Mr. Daily’s exams like counterfeit bills?” Another Senior—“Can’t tell ya.” First Senior—“They’re hard to pass.” Mr. Daily (in Phy. Geo. class)—“I’ll ask there in your books.” Esther—“It’s no use, I don’t know it.” you something that’s right He saw her stepping from the car, And up to her he sped, “Oh, may I help you to alight?” “I do not smoke,” she said. “Ma, may I go out and play?” Mother—“What! with those holes in your stocking?” “No, not with the holes in my stockings, with the kids next door.” NINETY-SEVEN Kelly Motor Co. FORD Authorized Sales and Service TRUCKS TRACTORS FORDSON FORD LINCOLN Brimfield, Illinois Cfje Spectator, 1924 Ivan—“Can a person be punished for something he has not done?” Mrs. Weidner—“Why, of course not.” Ivan—“Please ma’am, I haven’t done my geometry.” Mr. Sheumate—“Translate RexFugit.” Archie—“The king flees.” Mr. Sheumate—“You should use the word has in the perfect tense.” Archie—“The king has flees.” Visitor—“Who has the thing this period?” Surprised student—“What!” Visitor—“I mean the library.” Rastus—“Yo’ done said yo’ could lick me.” Jasper—“Umhum I sho did; want to see me demonstrate?” Rastus—“No, I’s jus’ gathering statistics.” Up-To-DATE, Teacher (in geography class)—“Johnny, how is the earth divided?” Johnny (who reads the foreign news)—“Don’t know; I haven’t read the papers this morning.” Bright Freshman Again. Harold—“Oh mother, I got 100 in two subjects today.” Fond Parent—“Well, well, that surely is a surprise. What are they?” Harold—“Well, I got 50 in spelling and 50 in arithmetic.” What we need is more people laying bricks than throwing them. Down But Not Out. Prisoner—“Judge, I’m down and out.” “Judge—“You may be down but you’re not out. Six months.” NINETY-NINE ONCE - ALWAYS Portman’s Sporting Goods Fill Every Need BASEBALL, TRACK, TENNIS, GOLF, CANOES, BATHING, APPAREL FISHING TACKLE, CROQUET, FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL DUXBAK AND KAMP-IT OUTING CLOTHING, GUNS AND AMMUNITION G. N. Portman Co. Opposite Court House 122 N. Adams Street Peoria, Illinois WHOLESALE PRICES TO SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Harold Hotel Dave McCluggage, Mgr. 217 MAIN STREET PEORIA, ILLINOIS 1461 - Phones - 6576 Compliments of George Sturch CIRCUIT CLERK Peoria County ONE HUNDRED Cfjc Spectator, 1924 More Sad Poetry. Caesar conquered many nations, A mighty man was he, And in the semester examinations He almost conquered me. Another Puzzle. Bright Junior—“How do the freshies resemble some real-estate?” Senior—“ Dunno.” Junior—“They are a vacant lot.” Stub—“Please, Pa, just one more.” Pa—“All right, what is it?” Stub—“Say, Pa, who is going to bury the last man that dies?” She—“Why you act like you don’t love me any more.” He -“Why do you say that?” She—“Well, the last three nights that you have been to see me you have left before father told you it was time to go.” The Freshies are smaller than ever this year. A Senior prophet declares that they will be brought to school in perambulators next year. Teacher (to M. M. Hist, class)—“By the way it is interesting to observe the many different coins in existence. I think I have a few of King Tut’s coins at home.” Exceptional Student—“Aw, that’s nothing, I have some of Adam’s chewing gum.” A Kiss as Defined by a Scientific Student. Mathematically speaking, a kiss is nothing divided by two. Grammatically speaking a noun both common and proper and never to be declined. ONE HUNDRED ONE H. O. CADY H. C. CADY Phone 42 H. O. Cady Son GENERAL MERCHANDISE Brimfield, Illinois featuring FIELD QUALITY DRY GOODS HAMILTON-BROWN SHOES IRON CLAD HOSIERY COLLEGE GIRL CORSETS HOOD AND BALL BAND RUBBER FOOTWEAR FARRINGTON’S COFFEES BLUE RIBBON CANNED GOODS WINGOLD FLOUR We guarantee our goods as to quality and prices. Give us a trial on your next order. We try to please. Don’t forget to make our store “Y O U R S T ORE” ONE HUNDRED TWO Clje Spectator, 1024 Mr. Sheumate (to student who is staring at him)—“What are vou looking at?” Student (Just waking up)—“Nothing.” Miss Rockwell (entering a drug store)—“I want a box of William’s talcum powder.” Druggist—“What scent?” Miss Rockwell—“The twenty-five cent.” Professor Sheumate. Professor Sheumate, may his tribe increase, Awoke one day from a deep dream of histories, And saw within the sunlight of his room Making it Hectic and like Caesar in the gloom; Napoleon Bonapart with a sword of gold. Exceeding study had made the Prof. bold. And to the presence in the room he said: “What lightest thou?” Napoleon raised his head And with a look made of a lion’s fierceness; Answered, “All those who rehash my success.” “And Am I one?” asked the Prof. “Nay not so. But I have stopped, To compliment your M. M. history class On the good work of the year past. We Almost Forgot This One. Mr. Daily (one morning when his class was exceedingly dumb, and had him disgusted beyond all means of expression)—“The class is dismissed, please don’t flop your ears as you go out. ONE HUNDRED THREE Edson Smith Sons Established in 1885 DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE AT REASONABLE PRICES, COURTEOUS TREATMENT, QUICK SERVICE HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Hot Air Furnaces, Pipe and Pipeless Hot Water. Steam and Vapor Heating Systems Majestic, Monarch, Round Oak and other Ranges Super-flex, Perfection and other Oil Stoves We ask your inspection. 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