Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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Sophomores

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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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The Sophomore Class President Pice-President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Officers .....................Viola Harty .....................Floyd Porter ..................LkRoy Bruninga .................Mildred Purcell History In the year 1925, a group of young, green Freshmen, numbering nineteen pupils, entered Brimfield Township High School. The first day of school was one of the outstanding events of our young lives. It was also one of the most nerve-racking. One afternoon, after school was dismissed, we held our first class meeting, Mr. Omark being the class advisor. Floyd Porter was elected President; Arthur Mehan, Vice-President; and Grant Minor, Secretary and Treasurer. Early in the fall, we were well entertained by the Sophomore Class at a wiener roast in Clark’s woods. This party, however, was an example of where the guest was treated contrary to all rules of etiquette. In other words, we were initiated. Nothing of much importance happened during the rest of the year, with the exception of a party given by the Senior Class, toward the close of the year. Everyone enjoyed themselves very much at this party. At the Junior-Senior Reception, two of our girls, Viola Harty and Ruth Porter, were chosen to act as waitresses. Each one conducted herself very gracefully, and received many compliments upon her efficiency. At least, they didn’t upset any trays, or spill coffee down anyone’s neck. In September, 1926, this class entered the second year of its high school career. When the roll was called, it was discovered that the class numbered eighteen pupils, one of our number having fallen bv the wayside during the summer vacation. At the first class meeting of the Sophomore year, Viola Harty was elected President; Floyd Porter, Vice-President; LeRov Bruninga, Secretary; and Mildred Purcell, Treasurer. Miss Rockwell was our class advisor. Our class held the first party of the year, in September, in the Community Building. The students and faculty were unanimous in their opinion that it was a lively party. The chief purpose of this event was to initiate the unsuspecting Freshmen, and, also, one of the faculty members. This marks the passing and ending of the initiation parties at Clark’s woods. At Christmas time, the Freshmen returned the compliment by entertaining the entire student body and faculty at the Community Building. At this party, Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus visited us, and brought with them a present for each pupil and teacher in high school. Although we are not permitted to take part in any class plays, we have received notoriety along another line, namely, athletics. Four of our members were on the baseball team, and wre also have four boys on the basketball squad. Two of these latter played on the regular team. In the coming September, we are hoping to be worthv of entering the Junior Class. ’ K. V. H., ’29. TWENTY-FOUR