Chester High School - Summit Yearbook (Chester, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1932 volume:

The Summit VOLUME THREE Chester High School Foreword The Class of ’32 In editing these articles wishes to present a book in which may be found a short record Off the proceedings, progress, and accomplishments of the various classes, the school clubs, and the athletic teams, as well as the pictures of their members, so that in future years the patrons of the Chester High School may be able to recall with little effort many of the happenings of the school year of 31 and ’32. ' scuterpttntckL iDUCaw tfebb ■ soc al scfence - • -' A� VAL TAAlhJMG - HISTORY What a lucky day it was for us when we entered dear old C. H. S.! It was one of those wonderful days In early September, just as the leaves were beginning to turn. Early that same year we met and chose Mr. Finley and Miss SalZWedel as advisors. As all classes do, this class had its trials and tribulations, but managed to struggle through the Freshman year with little organization. Each autumn after that we came back to learn more of this great science of living. Each year we have taken from the world’s vast store of knowledge and added to our fund. In our careful and concentrated study we discovered that the more we learn the more we find to learn, and that the more we put into our work at school, the more we get from life. Our Sophomore year, sponsored by Miss Crissey and Miss Martin, was unusual in two respects. During this year we decided to start preparations for the publication of an annual in our Senior year. With this in mind, we sold candy at the basketball games and with the proceeds started an Annual Fund. We were proud, too, our two members who succeeded in winning varsity letters—Russel McGuire and Adrian Phegley. (One of our former class members, Alfred Decker, did even better than that by-winning a letter during his Freshman year.) As Juniors we added to the Annual Fund by selling candy and pencils. Under the guidance of Miss Darwin and Mr. Simmons wo progressed smoothly through our third year and brought it to a successful close with the Junior-Senior banquet. When we came back as Seniors there were only twenty-three of the original group of sixty-three who had entered as Freshmen: Mildred Allison. Anna Ruth Backer, Ruth Bean, Elinor Beinke. Clarence Born, John Douglas, Lorin Douglas. Robert Finley, Eleanor Hirte, Ruth Horman, Charles Irose. Ray Kirk. Kenneth Kuhrtz, Georgia Mifflin. Eddie Mounts. Hilda Mueller, Russell McGuire, Adrian Phegley, Irwin Schueren and Kent Wittenborn. Where as many of our class mates have dropped out, others have come in. Since our Freshman year we have gained John Aszman from Chicago: Paul Robison from Hurst-Bush; Herbert Potts from Keyesport; Ned Stanley and Alexander Lybarger from the Class of '31; Sylvia Moeller and Jessie Conner from Ellis Grove; Grace Fish from Crab Orchard; Willbern Welten. Willard Bixby. Lucille Mueller, Lucille Brooks. Edison Fiene, Everette Rieckenberg, Marie Welten. Mildred Schnoeker and Arthur Werre from Steeleville; Earl Jehling and Lola Cullen from Percy; and Madolyn Rcsendohl from Cutler. From our group we choso Arthur Werre to act as Senior Class President. Anna Ruth Backer as Vice-President, and Hilda Mueller as Secretary-Treasurer. They have proved to be able assistants of Miss Gilster and Mr. Goranson. our advisors, in bringing us successfully to our final goal of school life—graduation from Chester High School. This year has seen the realization of the dream of our Sophomore year- the publishing of a high school annual. Encouraged and assisted by Mr. Krutsinger, we planned our annual and elected Charles Irose Editor-in-Chief. We wish to thank those members of the other classes and of the various clubs who have cooperated with us and have contributed to our annual. We sincerely hope that our efforts will be carried forward and that the classes of the future will continue to improve on the achievements of the Class of '32. PROPHECY (In the Year ol Our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred Forty-two). This morning as I was sitting at the breakfast table reading the Bremen Press, published by Charles Irose and Sons, an item on the front page caught my eye. Upon examining it more closely. I found that R. O. Finley III, year and a half old son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Finley. Jr. (National Tennis Champion of the World) had been kidnapped from their home in New’ York. A few minutes later I received a telegram requesting me to help solve the baffling mystery. I immediately took a train for St. Louis and on arriving went straight to the air terminal, where I found Clarence Born. Manager. To insure speed and safety he said that he would act as my pilot. On entering the plane I found Ruth Bean. She was p. nurse on the big transport plane. Twenty minutes later in New York, I was glad to find that Mr. Finley had sent his chauffeur to meet me. Who do you suppose it was? Lester Gremmels. On the way to Mr. Finley’s home Lester mentioned that he was the proud father of four of the finest children that ever lived. As you all know he had married Ruth Horman some time before. In a few minutes I arrived at the Roosevelt Hotel. Lyle Hamilton, the elevator boy. took me up to Mr. Finley’s Pent House Apartment. On entering I found several other old friends, gathered there to asist in solving the mystery. Williard Bixby, Class of ’32 •j Prophecy Continued President of the Chamber of Commerce; General Robison, of the United States’ Army; and Herbert Potts, Chief of Police, were ail there to pay their respects to the unfortunate Mr. Finley. I immediately started looking for clues, but it seemed almost like a perfect case. I questioned, the child’s nurse, Madolyn Rosendohl, and found that she had left the room only for a minute to talk to the milk man. When she returned, the baby was gone. All that could be found was a milk cap stamped Douglas Douglas Dairy Company, but this seemed to offer no solution to the crime. I was so perplexed that I called in Ned Stanley, noted criminoligist, to see if he could find any clue. He suggested that I visit the underworld. I followed his suggestion and. visied a cabaret where I found Adrian Phegley playing the piano. Having racked my brain, I decided to go to the Opera to relax and forget my troubles. I stopped at a drug store on the way to get a cigar and found the proprietors to be Arthur Werre and Russel McGuire. I stopped to talk a while and ordered a glass beer (3 per cent). Imagine my astonishment on reading on the label, Bottled by Wittenborn Wittenborn, Brewers. While I w’as enjoying my drink, in came Ann Ruth Backer. Eleanor Hirte and Elinor Beinke. They were all instructors at The Fish Institute for Physical Development. Their spectacles gave them a scholastic air. and I was almost tempted to laugh aloud. They were all on their way to Georgia Mifflin’s Beauty Shoppe to get permanents. As I still had a little time to spare, I thought I should get a hair cut. On entering the barter shop I was greeted by Marie Welfcsn. We talked over the news of the day, especially the kidnapping but she was unable to shed any light upon the matter. It seemed that everywhere I looked I saw some one I knew. Why just across the street was a big sign proclaiming to all the world that Earl Jehling was the greatest of all architects, and on the next corner was a billard parlor managed by Alex Lybarger. Alex was standing by the cash register with his thumbs in his vest looking as if he were sitting on top of the world. I then went to the Opera, and upon glancing down my program for “Lohengrin. I found among the cast Lucille Brooks, Mildred Allison and Sylvia Moeller, all Metropolitan Opera singers. I decided to walk back to the hotei, for the night was wonderful for walking. A very attractive bakery shop made me realize that I hadn’t eaten since morning. This was food for thought. I entered and there found Hilda Mueller using her ar- tistic ability to decorate cakes and pasteries. She told me that Irwin Schucren had won the World Scries that day by pitching a no hit game against the Yanks. This was great news, for Irwin had been the Card's only hope of winning. In the hotel lobby I was greeted by Stanley, who had decided that Robert Finley HI, had been taken to London. I went at once to arrange for my passport, and to my surprise Mildred Schnoeker was selling tickets. I left that night on the ‘ Ruth, the fastest ship on the Atlantic. Captain Kirk was in charge and he really made that ship plow the waters when he found it was Bob’s child that had been kidnapped. We made the trip in less than a day and set a new World's record for ships of that size. On landing I went directly to Scotland Yards. Jessie Conner, the clerk in the office was able to give me no definite clues concerning the case. Wnen I cabled back to New York. Stanley asked me to return immediately. I booked my return passage on a plane that evening. Having a few free hours, I began to wander about the city. One of the first things I saw was a sign Welten and Kuhrtz. Dentists.' I went into the office and was greeted by Lola Cullen, who was the office girl. I talked to these two painless dentists until time for my plane to leave. At the controls of the radio of the plane was Everette Rieck -enberg. He told me that he had heard about Mr. Finley’s loss and asked me to give his regards to his old friend. On landing in New York I saw a large crowd. Upon inquiring I found that the 4-H Club was having a meeting and that the president. Ruth Harris, was going to speak on “Baby Chicks.” A few minutes after I reached the hotel I learned that Mrs. Finley was hysterical. Dr. John Aszman was trying his best to quiet her but she kept repeating, Oh, give me back my little Robert III.” I called up Lucille Mueller, manager of the hotel, and asked her if she had seen any suspicious characters around the hotel. She sent me the night clerk’s report. A sinister looking man had taken the room below Mr. Finley's the very day of the kidnapping I went immediately to that room and there found Edison Fienc playing with the long lost R. O. Finley III. Edison said that he had taken the child only for a lark and that he was returning him the next day. He had climbed up the outside of the building and had kept the child in his room the three days that it had been gone. Robert Finley. Jr. was so glad to get the child back that he would not prosecute but insisted on rewarding Edison. EDDIE MOUNTS AND OTHERS. Class For three years this group, now known as the Junior class, has been to-gether and has shared many enjoyable times. We have always been a large class, but as the saying is The more the merrier. ’ Numbers gave strength while struggling with Latin. Algebra, and Geometry—and we did get the essential thing—knowledge. In spite of this we kept our traditional good humor and many times were charged with too much emphasis on established traditions. We have always been a fun loving, jolly group, and al-hough some of our members have been “invited into the office several times, we have tried to make up for that in other ways, to showf that our enthusiasm could be directed to useful pursuits as well. Not only have many of our members joined clubs, but our class as a whole ranks favorably with the scholastic average of the school. A few of our boys are especially interested in chemistry and are even quite widely known for their experiments. In addition to class dues, our treasury fund has been increased by food sales at athletic games during our Sophomore year. This year each noon should you enter the assembly room, you would find some smiling Junior girl ready to sell you a candy bar. We have used these proceeds, as we have gone along, to extend a token of cheer in the way of cards and flowers to the sick members of our class and faculty. The two ultimate goals of our savings are the Junior-Senior re- ’33 ccption this year and a High School Annual, which we hope to publish next year to follow the precedent set by the class of '32. Due to the patient and untiring guidance of advisors and officers we are anticipating a successful and happy close of this, our third school year. Upper Group First Row: Helen Mueller, Velma Cleiman. Marie Woodrich, Mary Irose. Ruth Jany, Mildred Spurgeon, Vivian McConkey, Wilma Schroeder. Second Row: Miss Hack (Advisor). Wayne Smith. Raymond Kipp. Earl Staley, Lawrence Bruce. Alfred Decker. Owen Easterly, James Baronowsky. Third Row: Harry Jones. Teddie Mann. Louis Lipscomb. Paul Wolff. George Anghouse, William Berry. Lower Group First Row: Edith Smith, Olga Gilster, Mayme Cotter. Virginia Gilter, Vivian Allison. Gertrude Pontow. Mildred Plog, Josephine Meder. Second Row: Mr. Colvis (Advisor), Hazel Hamilton. Thelma Magers. Lucille Beare, Alberta Huskey. Virginia Hamm, Portia Schoeppel. Alberta Welge, May Smith, Dorothy Hoffman. Third Row: Ruth Bartels. Dean Harris. Richard Wilson, Lester Weber. Eddie Knapp, John Nagel, Henry Bunselmeyer, Gerald Plog. Helen Ponder. Those not in the picture: Everett Harrison. Elbert Hoppe, George Lauterjung, Ruth Ruppert. Norman Schoeppel, Fern Stadler. Class One bright morning in September. 1930. old C. H. S. received into her fold 82 of the peppiest and freshest Freshmen that it had ever before been privileged to welcome. They made themselves right at home and proceeded to put plenty of pep into the old school. In a very short two weeks, however, that attitude was so sadly dampened by a horde of scowling Sophomores and Juniors and a huge stack of sullen-looking text-books, that it was decidedly cast aside to be replaced by a business-like attitude. While under this influence, they held their first class meeting and elected Ralph Glister, whom they called Judge because of his father's position, to warm the Freshmen Class President's chair and, with the help of Bob Eggers, to use his inherited talent to preside over future meetings. June Beare, a doctor's only daughter, they elected Secretary and Treasurer because she could argue and bargain so well. Miss Burmeister and Mr. Rebbe were chosen class advisors, and then, under their patient leadership this changeable Freshman Class set out for a happy lanuing. They shone as bright as any class in school when it came to winning honorary mention. As was hinted before. June Beare successfully argued her way into winning the Declamatory Contest and then, together with Judge Gilster, into gaining a prominent part in the Dramatic Club play, “Dust of the Eart h When Judge warmed the chair the second time, arrangements were made fo. their- first class party, which turned out to be the last as well. But what their parties lacked in quantity this one made up in quality. May 23. 1931, semi-peppy Freshmen left old C. H. S. feeling sure that a happy landing had been made and that their pep hadn't been wasted. September. 1931, found a slightly different class at old C. H. S. Ten of the group that finished the Freshman year failed to appear and four new ones entered. However, they made an excellent job of teaching the 1931 Freshmen respect to upperclassmen. Again they became business-like and this time chose Harry Backer to obstruct the view of the tack of the president’s chair, ’34 Berton Phegley to aid him, and Ina Straight to be the watch dog the finances. Capitalizing on their advisors’, Coach Simmon's and businesslike Miss Darwins positions, they appeared at every athletic meet with refreshments for the cheerers to imbibe. The profits they divided between class parties and treasury reserves for later needs. The end of the term finds thorn delighted over another successful year s work and feeling very advanced, for they can come back—UPPERCLASSMEN. Upper Group First Row—Ruth Hale. Elizabeth Demick, Odelia Bert. Imelua Siebold. Odelia Kerkhover, Anita Skelton, Loretta Novack. Mai ion Atchison. Lucille Aspley. Second Row—Miss Darwin (advisor), Raymond Harrison, Ray Heuer, George Crippen. Edward Blechle, Victor Johnson, William Decker. Rudolph Feegle, Oscar Fey, Elmer Schaarat, Pat Conner. Edgar Welge, Arthur Fey. Sylvia Harmon. Third Row—Cletis Tilton, Everett Hunt. Carl Smith. George Decker, Clarence Nordmeyer, Robert Eggers, Jack Oliver, Harold Bartels, Lloyd Martyn, Eugene Smith. Lower Group First Row—Olivia Aspley. Elfriede Pontow, Wii.na Mo'.re, Margaret McDonald. Inez Gnaegy. Virginia Wittenbom, Marguerite Snyder. Helen Smith. Helen Sandifer. Second Row—Mr. Simmons (advisor). Dorothy McGuire, Anna Singer, Dorothy Wittenbom. Vada Wehrheim, Erna Gross, June Beare. Florence Adams, Esther Eilers. Mabel Kleineberg, Ina Straight. Zelda Wittenbrink. Jesse Colvis. Third Row—Ralph Gilster. Earl Cowell. James Hershba k, Harry Backer. Alden Weber. Arnold Fey. Charles York, Robert Snyder. Leo Penford, Berton Phegley. Those not on the picture: Elmer Sprengel. William Sherrill, Robert Knapp, Clarence Kiefer, Eleanor Dorn. Class of Freshmen. Freshmen! They seemed to be everywhere the + first day of school; they cluttered up the halls; got in the way of the upperclassmen, and were in general unnecessary. However, when the final check was made, the class was found to be less than half the usual number. Deciding they needed some assistance, they chose Miss Bur-meister and Mr. Rebbe to guide them in the way that all Freshmen should go. Charles Kirk, Betty Conner, and Mabel Mc-Nelly ably assisted the sponsors, and before long they succeeded in dispelling that timorous feeling in the presence of the upperclassmen and Faculty. They worked and strove until they could manage very well to keep out of the way of the upperclassmen, who were planning to initiate them. Some of the boys whe were not so clever suffered. but not the usual torture that goes with the entering of high school. The poor Green Caps” proved they had enough spunk and soon were able to master the Latin language, with little difficulty. In the kitchen you are sure to find some of the Future Housewives of America who were trained in old Chester High School. Incessant labor is slowly bringing success to the members of the class. In the near future we are sure to hear of some members of this loyal crowd shining in the field of athletics. They will win fame and glory that will bring renown to all Chester High. The Freshmen were not spending all their time in study. During tne first semester they went to Brown’s Pond for a weiner roast. The next semester on Washington's birthday a grand party was given in the high school assembly. Some of the Freshmen were honored by being asked to join the Dramatic Club. Others joined the Home Economics Clubs, and some of the future Opera Stars joined the Glee Club. inis year’s Freshman Class is the first ' fV e school’s history to take Physical Education. The boys go in for heavy sports as 4. ’35 Basket Ball. Foot Ball. Boxing and Wresling, while the girls are doing calisthenics and dancing, and with it becoming more graceful. Very recently a Girl’s Athletic Association has been formed to which everyone. Freshmen and upperclassmen, wanted to belong. It will have a tendency to make them a little more active. The walls resound with the lusty cheer for the Freshmen, the “Green Caps. Next year the Freshmen will be welcomed with a cheer and a shout, let’s hope, and not with a disdainful look. So three cheers for the future heroes and heroines of. Chester High School. The Freshmen of 1931. Upper Picture First Row—Arcell Depew. Mable McNelly. Doris June Mounts. Maud Manwaring. Mary Wheatoff. Dorothy Anghouse, Annave Hindman, Irma Studt. Second tow—Betty Conner. Florence Gant. Vivian Brooke. Margaret Hamilton. Lila Knapp. Vincent Snyder, Donald Kennedy. Delmar Asbury. Alvin Ponder, Miss Burmeister (Advisor). Third Row—Lowell Durkee. Albert Wolff. Albert Gray. Victor Moeller. Charles Kirk Pres. , Willard Weber, Richard Aszman, Leonard Lochhead. Lower Picture First Row—Selma Sasse. Claire Jany. Annette Duensing, Grace Aszman, Mary Jean Aszman. Elsie Fraembs, Marion Dll-worth. Sylvia Kuykendall. Second Row—Mr. Rebbe (Advisor). Harold Mueller. Kathryn Marshall. Alice McConkey, Bernice Stolle, Marie Wessendoif, Alice Barger. Faye Lochhead. Conrad Welge. Adolph Decker. Third Row—Chester Brumley. Andrew Asbury, Eugene Earney. Clarence Vieregge, Ernest Heihn. Paul Kirk. John Parker. Wilford Gnaegy. Those not in the picture—James Carroll. Herbert Hagan. Udell Paetzhold. Future Farmers Club The Future Farmers of America is a new club that was introduced into the Chester High School last year. During this short time the club has gained recognition for its activities. The Future Farmers is a national organization of which there are 192 chapters in the State of Illinois. In its membership of over four thousand. Illinois has surpassed all other states. The aims of the club are: (1) To promote vocational education in agriculture in the public schools in the State of Illinois (2) To create mere interest in the intelligent choice of farm occupation (3) To create and nurture a love of country life (4) To encourage recreational and educational activities for students in vocational agriculture (5) To promote thrift (6) To encourage cooperative effort among students of Vocational agriculture (7) To strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work 8 To promote scholarship among students of vocational agriculture (9) To develop rural leadership. Last year the members of the club set a good record. The Dairy Judging Team won fifth place with competitive Judging with nineteen schools at Carbondale. The Poultry Team won second at the same contest. Lorin Douglas won third place as-individual dairy judge at Carbondale. William Decker was awarded seventh place as individual judge of poultry, competing with 352 boys in the Champaign contest. This year several of the boys won distinction through showing their projects at fairs in different sections of the state. The corn produced and exhibited by George Anghouse won grand championship at the Belleville Fair. The judging contests will be held later in the year. First row—Conrad Welge. Paul Kirk. James Herschbach, Richard Wilson. Jesse Colvis (Treasurer), Adolph Decker. Harold Mueller, Clarence Vieregge, Williard Bixby (President). Second row—Mr. Colvis (Advisor), Alfred Decker, George Decker (Vice-President), Lorin Douglas, Robert Knapp (Secretary). Dean Harris, John Dougl?.s, Charles York. Arnold Fey. Third row—George Anghouse. Henry Bunselmeyer, (Reporter). Harold Scheltgen. William Decker, Lester Gremmels. Del-mar Asbury. Arthur Fey. Rip and Dip Club The Rip and Dip Club was organized in 1930 under the leadership of Miss M. Wayland, Home Economics teacher. The membership of the club is limited to girls enrolled in the Home Economics classes or to those having had these courses. The first year the club had about thirty members, who spent most of the time in social meetings and programs, including talks given for the benefit of the club members. The officers at the organization of the Rip and Dip club were Virginia Sherril, President: Zelda Wittenbrink. Vice-President: Alberta Huskey, Secretary and Treasurer. This year the club organized with about forty members under the guidance of Miss U. Glister. Home Economics teacher. The officers for this year are Ruth Horman, President: Vada Wehrheim, Vice-President: Zelda Wittenbrink. Secretary and Treasurer. The club is now working on a scrap book of the styles of years gone by. It includes pictures of all the styles since 1920 and some from before that time. This work is very interesting and should produce a very good scrap book. The clubs of the following years will be expected to add the fashions characteristic of those years. Several sales, such as cookie and doughnut sales, have been giver , throughout the year by the Foods Class. The members of the Club who appear on the opposite page are as follows: First Row—Wilma Moore, Marie Wessendorf, Dorothy McGuire, Hilda Mueller. Ruth Ellen Bean, Mildred Schnoeker, Lola Cullen. Martha Herberts. Vivian Allison. Eleanor Dorn. Mary Jean Aszman. Sylvia Moeller. Second row—Lucille Mueller. Alberta Huskey. Ruth Bartels. Vivian McConkey, Grace Aszman, Elinor Beinke, Ruth Horman. Anna Ruth Backer. Third Row—Erna Gross. Esther Eilers. Elsie Framebs. Sylvia Harmon. Zelda Wittenbrink. Alice McConkey. Sylvia Kuykendall, Miss Una Gilster (Instructor), Marie Welten. Fourth Row—Imelda Siebold. Dorothy Wittenborn. Beulah Flannigan, Lucille Beare. Alice Barger. Annette Ducnsing, Bernice Stollc, Selma Sasse, Ruth Harris. Not in the picture—Vada Wehrheim. + The Dramatic Club All the world's a stage. And all the men and women merely players.” To prepare its students for the stage of life, Chester High School organized in 1929, a Dramatic Club, the requirements for membership being simply an interest in dramatics and a desire for self improvement in public speaking. Opportunity for demonstrating varied talent is given by participation in the programs of weekly club meetings, in assembly programs, in the annual declamatory contest, and in the two major plays produced each year. Hoping to be of service to all Chester High School students, the Club has added a book of Etiquette and a new Parliamentary Manual to the school library. In addition to caring for present needs of the school, the Drmatic Club is looking forward to the future when Chester High School will have an auditorium. A curtain fund has been started with the hope of being able to help equip the new stage. Our spirit of cooperation is best expressed in our Club song: (Tune of Painting the Clouds with Sunshine”) When we sing you a song, to pass the time along. We’re only trying to make you happy. When we put on a play, we always aim to say. We re only trying to make you happy. Here in our club, we never snub, but we will help everyone To play his part, right from the start, and join in our fun. Dramtic Club for us! Weil work and never fuss. And keep on trying to make you happy. If we have succeeded in creating greater self-confidence in our members to enable them to play well their part on the stage of life, we have accomplished the purpose for which we were organized. The members of the Club are: First Row—Arcell Depew. Mabel McNelly. Doris June Mount . Grace Aszman, Hilda Mueller. Anna Ruth Backer, Lucille Brooks. Velma Cleiman. Josephine Meder. Vivian Brooke. Marie Wood-rich. Second Row—Miss Burmeister (Director), Ralph Gilster, Betty Conner. June Beare. Alberta Welge, Elinor Beinke, Virginia Hamm. Arthur Werre. Willard Bixby, Ruth Jany. Ruth Horman Mildred Surgeon. Wilma Schroeder. Mary Irosc. Erma Studt. Mary Jean Aszman. Berton Phegley. Third Row'—Helen Mueller. Dorothy Hoffman. Harry Backer, Georgia Mifflin. Grace Fish. Russel McGuire. Jessie Conner. Adrian Phegley. Edith Smith. Olga Glister. Charles Irose. Helen Smith. Vivian Allison. Others members not in the picture—Clarence Kiefer, Fern Stadler. Ruth Ruppert. Girls’ Glee Club “The music in my heart I bore Long after it was heard no more. In the autumn term 1931 the Girls’ Chorus was transferred from regular class standing to club basis. Officers were elected and meetings were arranged for each Monday and Thursday. As membership is open to any interested girl, the objectives remain unchanged: to arouse an enthusiams for singing: to develop an appreciation for better music: to stimulate an interest in tone quality and harmony in ensemble work. The first project of the organization was a benefit concert, the proceeds of which were used to purchase an additional pianc for the school. In this program, given at the High School on November 23. the girls' quartet, chorus, and instrumental numbers were supplemented by songs by the Boys' Quartet— Lawrence Bruce. Adrian Phegley. Arthur Werre and Ned'Stanley. Desiring varied and enjoyable selections, the girls were fortunate in securing as guest musicians for the evening Miss Claire Lehman. accompanist: Mr. Frank Palmier, clarinestist; and Mr. Waldo Dowen. saxophonist. As its major performance for the second semester, the club chose The Golden Trail. a musical comedy presented at the New Theater, March 1. The boys of the school again cooperated, and leading singing roles were played by Ruth Ruppert. Dorothy Hoffman, Marie Woodrich. Ruth Bean. Lawrence Bruce. Henry Bun-selmeyer. Edison Fiene and Arthur Werre. So enthusiastically have the members of the organization and the students of the school supported these and its other opportunities for musical expression that the club feels it is completing a successful year. Officers Dorothy Hoffman President Ruth Ruppert Vice-President June Beare Secretary-Treasurer Ruth Bean Librarian Ophelia Hack Director First Row—Dorothy Anghousc. Mabel McNelly, Doris June Mounts, Annette Duensing. Virginia Gilter. Marie Woodrich. Grace Fish, Dorothy Hoffman. Ruth Bean. Second row—June Beare. Alice McConkey. Vivian McConkey. Alberta Welge. Bernice Stolle. May Smith, Margaret Hamilton, Wilma Schroeder. Sylvia Moeller. Miss Hack (Director). Third row—Maude Manwaring. Dorothy Wittenborn, Ruth Hale Anita Skelton, Vivian Brooke. Elsie Fraembs. Annave Hindman. Erma Studt. Mary Wheatoff. Those not in the picture—Ruth Ruppert. “Yeowlers” The “Yeowlers” club was organized in the year 1930. The members adopted the orange cat with Yeow written across it as their emblem. Prom this the club received its name. The purpose of this club is to support athletics in Chester High School, at basketball games, football games, track meets and other school activities. In 1932 the club adopted a constitution which stated that club officers should be President. Secretary and Treasurer. Cheer Leader and Assistan Cheer Leader; and that each member should receive service points according to the number of games she attends. There are first-class, second-class, and third-class Yeowlers.” These different classes are determined by the number of games which are attended by the members. This is one of the most important and enjoyable clubs in the school. The girls always have a jolly good time and at the same time give their loyal support and backing to Chester High's activities. The officers of the club are President. Georgia Mifflin; Secretary and Treasurer, Ruth Ruppert; Cheer Leader. Ruth Ellen Bean; Assistant Cheer Leader, Ruth Ruppert. Following is a list of the members of the club: First Rowr—Edith Smith, Helen Smith. Virginia Wittenborn, Marguerite Snyder, Georgia Mifflin, June Beare. Josephine Meder, Dorothy Hoffman. Second Row—Miss Darwin. Instructor. Olga Gilster, Mary Irose, Anna Ruth Backer, Ruth Jany, Ruth Ellen Bean, Hilda Mueller. Grace Fish, Jessie Conner. Mildred Spurgeon. Those not in the picture—Fern Stadler, Ruth Ruppert. Boy’s Pep Club A group of boys of Chester High School believed that what the Chester Basketball Team really needed for a little support was a section of strong-lunged, noisy, male voices. Accordingly, these nineteen boys set about looking for ways to earn part of the price of their season tickets. They accepted the first opportunity offered which was fifty per cent of the money for tickets sold for a movie picture. By this method the combined group earned enough to pay for half of their season tickets. At the first home game of the season this crowd filled a section of the gym and really did some rooting. Although Chester was defeated by Waterloo this night, that did not seem to bother them, for they came back to the several games during the next few weeks with new yells and more pep than ever. Their spirit continued, and the returning members are planning to come back with new entrants and stronger voices than ever to boost the C. H. S. team of 32 and ’33. Members, reading from left to right: First Row: Harry Backer, Raymond Harrison, Richard Aszman. Albert Wolff, Robert Snyder. Leo Penford. Alvin Ponder. Cletis Tilton. Top Row: Ralph Glister, Charles Irose, Alex Lybarger, Adrian Pheglcy, Kent Wittenborn. Alden Weber, John Douglas, Arthur werre, Henry Bunselmeyer, Victor Johnson and Earl Cowell. Football At the opening of the season, prospects for a successful foot- + ball team were bright in Chester High School. A large group of beefy candidates reported to Coach Simmons for practice. With one year of football as a background it was generally thought the Yellow Jackets would present local sport followers with victories in the majority of the games played. The first game justified this general belief. In spite of Nashville’s offering rather easy opposition, the Orange and Black gridsters looked very impressive in the initial contest. Against the light weight forward wall of the blue clad opponents the Chester backs scored almost at will, registering a total of 33 points against the opponents 0. The fans were jubilant in the thoughts that C. H. S. would have a winning eleven. Invading the camp of the Duquoin Indians the following week, the Yellow' Jackets failed to sustain any semblance of a scoring attack and were soundly drubbed to the tune of 49 to 0, the most decisive defeat of the season. Valle High School of Ste. Genevieve proved a surprise to the Simmonians. The Missouri gridiron eleven in past seasons had established a formidable reputation w'hich Chester was unable to overcome. The battle ended in a scoreless tie. Against St. Vincent High of Perryville, Missouri, the “Yellow Jackets” played, without doubt, the best game of the entire schedule. A point after the touchdown gave the Missourian eleven a 13 to 12 victory. Had the game lasted a few minutes longer in all probability the Reds would have met defeat. The Pinckneyville-Chester aggregations proved to be about equal in strength. Like Chester, the Perry County School was entering upon its second year of football, and although numerous scoring opportunities were presented, Chester failed to take ad- vantage and consequently the game ended in a 6 to 6 tie for a second time during the season. In an attempt to prove that the “Yellow Jackets” were off form, they invaded the Ste. Genevieve camp planning on a decisive victory. Ste. Genevieve proved to be no minor eleven, and for the second time this season the two fought to a scoreless tie Sparta's years of experience proved too much for the Orange and Black in its rivalry game against the Blue Streaks, and Chester was rolled under by a 26 to 0 score. Striving to close the season with a victory, the “Yellow Jackets fought hard, but vainly, against the Green Pirates of Perryville. Missouri, and Chester was defeated by a score of 7 to 0. The Homecoming game was played under severe weather conditions. and the visiting eleven battled desperately in a quagmire of snow' and water. Four letter men will be lost by graduation. Irwin Schueren, Adrian Phegley, Eddie Mounts and “Chippy McGuire will not be available for next season’s service, but a nucleus of thirteen letter men remain, around which the next year’s coach can, without doubt, build a winning eleven. SQUAD MEMBERS First Row—Johnson. Crippen. Phegley, Scheuren (Capt.), Bunselmeyer, Conner. Lipscomb. Second Row'—Sherrill. Eggers. Welge, W. Decker, Berry, Staley. Nordmeyer. A. Decker. Bruce. Third Row—Assistant Coach Goranson, Heihn. Mounts. Schaardt, Smith, McGuire. G. Decker. Coach Simmons. York. Cowell. (Easterly—Not in picture). Basketball Chester High, after having completed what was known as a fair football season, broke into the routine work of caging baskets. From the twenty-four fellows who reported to him, Coach Simmons hoped to produce k winning five. Staley at guard, and McGuire, at forward, were the only two regular squad members returning from the previous season. After osnly a few days of practice, Chester was visited by Waterloo, who turned them under by a decisive margin. On the following week-end Chester was again rolled under by the Opdyke quintet, who had been a dominant foe in previous years. Chester, the following week, invaded the Sparta Blue Streaks court and nosed out the Streaks in a closely fought game. During the Christmas vacation Chester split even in games won and lost. Percy, with undoubtedly the strongest team in Randolph county, made Chester succumb to her onslaught at the basket. Red Bud was beaten after a nip and tuck game. Dupo. who has proved to be one of Chester s most dominant foes, gave Chester a trimming as she had done four consecutive times previous to '32. Coulterville and Steeleville the only two teams to block Chester from the Randolph County Championship, were met the following Friday and Saturday. Although Chester was defeated by Coulterville, she was victorious over Steeleville the following night. Local fans began to lose heart because Pinckneyville and Perryville respectively rolled Chester down to defeat. As the result of another loss to Opdyke the team and Coach Simmons used every from of stratedgy which brought the boys out of their slump. and ’32 In the next four games Chester split even, winning two and losing two—winning for the second time from Steeleville and Red Bud, but losing to Dupo and Sparta. The end of the season was less encouraging for Chester lost the last four games to Pinckneyville. Waterloo, Coulterville and Percy respectively. The following week Chester attempted to protect her name as District “Champs but was massacred by the Marissa quintet. Chester losing only two men, Duensing and McGuire, has a fairly strong nucleus around which a forceful aggregation can be built. Throughout the season Coach Goranson has been molding strong aspirants from the Juniors and Sophomores. This squad ended the season with a good percentage, winning two games from Kaskaskia, two from Evansville, and one from Sparta, and only losing two to Willisville and one to Percy. At Sparta, this team made a strong bid for the trophy, showing a large amount of fighting spirit but lacking experience. Remarkable work has been accomplished in building players, whom, no doubt, many fans will see in action in ’32 and '33. First Squad First Row—L. Bruce, M. Duensing, R. McGuire (Capt.), E. Staley, E. Schaardt. Second Row—G. Crippen. L. Lipscomb, O. Easterly, J. Nagel, W. Smith, Coach Simmons. Not in picture—W. Sherrill, K. Kurtz. Second Squad First how—E. Welge. A. Fey. E. Sprengel, A. Fey. G. Decker. Second Row—R. Harrison. R. Snyder, Coach Goranson. E. Cowell, C. Tilton, A. Decker. Track Until the Spring of 1930, Chester High School had done very little work in track. Beginning that spring track and field events have begun to play a major role in the C. H. S. athletic program. This spring only five men responded to the first call but since then the team has enlarged to fifteen members. They have taken part in an invitational meet of twelve participants a Du-quoin, a triangular meet at Dupo. and a dual meet at Pinck • neyvflle. The invitational meet of twelve schools at Duquoin was won by Duquoin, Chester placing sixth with a total of 7 3-8 points. At Dupo. Chester garnered 42 points against the winning Dupo team's 62 to place second in the triangular meet. The week following the Pinckneyville track was invaded and Chester returned nome with the big end of the 61-43 score. Records were b roken or tied by Phegley, Staley, and Kipp leaving the following record standing to date: 100 yard dash—Kipp 1932, 10.5 Seconds. 220 yard dash—Gillispie 1931 (Tied by Kipp 32) 24.5 Seconds. 440 yard dash—Phegley 1932. 55.9 Seconds. 880 yard run—Lohrding 1925, 2 min. 10.8 Seconds. Mile run—Lohrding 1925. 4 min. 58 Seconds. 120 yard High hurdles—Lowry 1930. 19 Seconds. 220 yard Low hurdles—Staley 1932, 29 Seconds. Broad jump—Barnard 1931, 20 ft. 6 in. High Jump—Barnard 1931, 5 ft. 6 in. Pole vault—Barnard 1931, 9 ft. 8 in. 12 Pound shot—Barnard 1931, 40 ft. 4 1-2 in. Discus—Barnard 1931, 112 ft. 10 in. Jaevlin—Staley 1932, 139 ft. The only meet remaining is the District Meet at Lebanon. Any member w ho has been outstanding during the season will go there to show his ability. Picture Left to Right Coach Simmons. Phegley (Capt.), Conner. Smith. Heihn, Nordmeyer, Kipp. Sherrill. Staley, Easterly, Bixby. Werre, Wolff, Snyder. Absent—Rickenberg. Bruce. Student Board In the year 1929 a new organization was formed in Chester High School, a council known as the Student Board of Control, A constitution was adopted and officers were elected. These officers consist of a president, a vice-president and secretary, three chief commissioners, twelve student commissioners, with the principal and superintendent acting as ex-officio members. The Motto B-’ and BYS was adopted. The purpose stated: “To form a more perfect union, establish proper school spirit, encourage scholarship, provide for extra-curricular activities, promote the general welfare, and secure a more wholesome and loyal student body.” A nominating board which consists of the president, the vice-president and secretary, the three chief commissioners, with the superintendent and the principal as ex-officio members, had as its purpose the nomination of students for officers on the board. Three deparments were organized. These were as follow: Department of Extra-Curricular. Department of Attendance, and r. Department of Social Welfare. Each department had at its head a chief commissioner with four commissioners under him. It is the duty of these members to see that the articles of the constitution are carried out in full. A the beginning of the school year each student is given 100 merits. Merits may be lost through misconduct, poor excuses, smoking, swearing, lying and cheating by students on school property or by students when out for athletics. Bonus merits may be given for grades, and service points may be gained by taking part in any extra-curricular activities. These merits and service points are recorded and used for recommendation. The constitution requires that a student have a merit average of 95 for recommendation to college, of 85 for recommendation to some position, and of 75 for graduation from high school. Reading from left to right: First Row:: Velma Cleiman, Helen Mueller. Helen Sandifer, Lucille Mueller, Fern Stadler (Vice-President and Secretary), Georgia Mifflin. Doris June Mounts. Second Row: Richard Aszman, Adrian Phegley (Pres.), Pat Conner. Owen Easterly (Chief Commissioner of Attendance), Earl Staley (Chief Commissioner of Extra-Curricular). Henry Bunselmeyer (Chief Commissioner of Social Welfare), Harry Backer, Russell McGuire. Albert Wolff. «!• Absent: Virginia Wittenborn. A Smile The Rib Tickler—‘‘Andrew JacTcscn was born 1767-1845. Miss Hack: Am I conducting a twentieth century class or a Roman mob? Have you heard the tale of the absent-minded professor who went to step into his car and fell over because it wasn't there? No, but did you hear of the man who struck a match to see if he had switched off the electric light?—Pearson's. Bright History Student: “High prices were paid for grapes and fruit because of the beautiful girl salesmen.” Math. Instructor: What do we mean when we say the whole is greater than any of its parts?” Student: A restaurant doughnut.”—Gargoyle. Miss Roberts: “The McKinley Tariff gave the Americans power to raise cane (cain) and beets.” It was her first real view of a cotton plantation with the plants all in full bloom, the endless fields of white causing her no end of wonderment. They stood spell-bound at the spectacle until the young lady broke the silence by remarking: What a wonderful crop of powder puffs! It’s the first time I’ve ever seen them growing.” Miss Hack: ’And all the village train, from labor free Led up their sports beneath the spreading tree.’ ” “And that reminds you of what romantic figure? R. K.: “The Village Blacksmith. or Two R. J.: “Many horses died from lack of food, water, and clothing.” “Your studies are suffering, son. Do you need a coach?” “No, Dad, a roadster will do.” If you have a desire to yawn,” advises a physician, “do so to the fullest extent” But don't go away and forget to close your mouth, advises Life. Chem. Teacher: “What do you know about nitrates?” Bright Student: “Well, they're a lot cheaper than day rates?” Miss Hack: “Mrs. Hardcastle and Miss Neville were lead from their route to Aunt Pedigree's by Tony. E. F.: Pedigree—Miss Hack, how do you spell that? Is that what a dog has? Teacher: If a farmer sold 1,470 bushels of wheat at $3.17 a bushel, what would he get? Boy: “An automdbile.” C. I. in Physics: “And did you hear about the meteor that fell in Alaska and melted all the snow?” Miss Hack, speaking of a poem: It has that romantic imagination about love.” Ruth Ellen:----“Oh----” It was rather a long, drawn-out sigh— Mr. K. in Physics: “A boy stood on the bank of a pond and looked into the water. He imagined that the water was about 5 ft. deep. When he got into the pond he found that the water went over his head. How do you account for this?” C. I.: Huh. the boy must have been about 4 ft. tall. L. M. I’m going to sleep. R. Me. You be the sleeping beauty and I'll be Launcelot.” Miss B. Why do you grin so Vincent?” V. S. My neck hurts. Miss B. Albert Wolff, what is the tense of the verb habebuntier?” A. W. (waking up suddenly) “Yesmam. A certain Freshman’s excuse ran as follows: Dear Mr. Krutsinger: Please excuse Eugene because I had a headache and couldn’t come to school. Miss B: If you met Mark Twain on the street, what would he look like?” V. S. He would be an old man.” Miss R. “The Interstate Commerce Commission had how many members? A. R. B. Five.” Miss R. How long?” (Meaning How long did they serve?”) R. K. Six feet.” Miss B. Alvin, who wrote ’The Rhyme of the Ancient Mariner’?” A. P. (tearing down his favorite castle of the air) I know, but I just can't think of it. Oh, yes. Colgate. Miss Hack: “ ‘Charmed magic casements, opening on the foam'. What does the word magic suggest?” R. K. Pulling a rabbit out of a hat. Miss B. Donald, who wrote the poem beginning ‘Dreams, books are each a world’? D. K. (In usual state of mind) Oh, yes, Woolworth.” Miss Hack: Haven’t you ever been so close to nature and been so happy that you weren't conscious of the world?” E. F. Not yet!” Pet Expressions: Edgar Welge— Yeah, boy!” Russel McGuire— Hey. bud!” Elmer Schaardt - I will gladly pay you Tuesday for the hamburger I eat today.” Earl Staley— That would make my blood run cold! Edison Fiene— So do I neither!” Owen Easterly— If she had a brain it would kill her!” Lester Weber—“Be yourself! Fern Stadler— How cute!” Dorothy Hoffman— How darling!” Earl Cowell— Don’t be silly! Ruth Ruppert— Aw, nurts!” Adrian Phegley— We'll do ’er!” Mr. Rebbe— There'll be no sleeping in this class.” Miss Roberts—“That particular factor—” James Baronowsky— True! Ned Stanley—“Aw right, bo!” Kenneth Kurtz— Kirk, how do you get this problem?” L. V. B. K.— Alright now! Clear the halls!”