Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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The Spectator 1927 The Junior Class President .......... Vice-President ..... S ecreta rj - Tre ns u re r Officers ..............Arthur Sollenberger ...................Virginia Clark ..................Everett Collins History One bright September morning, twenty-five of the most brilliant students that Brimfield schools ever produced, ascended the stairs of B. H. S. We were rather timid, we must confess, but in spite of this, our minds were set for the accomplishment of greater tilings. We were green at first, a thing most natural for Freshmen; but, due to the kindness of the upper classmen and the sympathetic teachers, we soon learned what it was all about. We certainly felt important when we held our first class meeting. At this meeting, (if you could call it that), Rose Fuson was elected President; John I.aFollette, Vice-President; and Frederick Bragg, Secretary and Treasurer. Shortly after school began, the Sophomores gave a wiener roast in Clark’s woods, in honor of the Freshmen. At this time we were initiated into the Royal Order of Brimfield Township High School. Our schoolmates were merciful during this procedure, so everyone survived the party. The school year 1925 found us Sophomores, and considerably less green than we had been the preceding year. At the first class meeting held this term, Rose Fuson was again elected President, John I.aFollette. Vice-President; and Henrietta Mender, Secretary and Treasurer. After a few weeks had passed, we decided to give a wiener roast to our inferiors, the Freshmen. The party was held at Clark’s woods, and the Freshmen were initiated to the best of our ability and energy. (Sweet revenge). In addition to giving the wiener roast, certain members of our class became better known along dramatic lines. Two members represented the high school at the County Literary, Musical and Track Meet held at Elmwood. Several of our classmates took active part in the Operetta given by the high school, and also in the Junior Class Play. In addition to this, two of our classmates were entertainers at the Junior-Senior Reception. So, you can see that we have a very versatile class. The following term. 1926-1927, sixteen Juniors answered the roll call. At a class meeting, held soon after school began, we elected Arthur Sollenberger President, Virginia Clark, Vice-President; and Everett Collins, Secretary and Treasurer. This term we received our class rings, which were very good looking. We also had our photographs taken for the purpose of paneling them in this annual. We are very proud of this honor, which has been bestowed upon us. Two Junior boys are members of the basketball squad this year, and, of course, are a great help to the team. Three members of our class were also chosen to serve on the Annual Staff, and they performed their tasks faithfully and efficiently. Next year we hope to be Seniors, and to possess the minds and capabilities with which they are accredited. R. E. F., ’28. TWENTY-TWO

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ANDREW T. WHITTAKER “Andy” i(A great man learns only what he wants to learn. Orchestra 3; Glee Club 1; Basketball 3. E. MARCELLA TRAVIS “Marcella” “ ’Tis true that she is much inclined To chit and chat with all mankind ” Declamation 2; “Mummy and the Mumps” 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; “Gypsy Rover” 2; Girls' Quartet 3. EVERETT M. COLLINS “Dutch” “Some folks are so bloomin' contrary that if they fell in the river they xcouId insist upon floating up-stream” Glee Club 1; Class Secy.-Treas. 3. ROBERT H. HARDING “Bob” Silence is his loudest feature. Glee Club 1. TWENTY-ONE

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Sophomores