Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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KI.UliUMOX KLY rAlMCIIII I I'ANWJN Georgia EIbcrson Born at Pcrrvsvillc, Indiana, on April 27, 1887. She has always been a hard thinker and has distinguished herself along this line while in High School. She is an Athenaeum “debater” and a member of the Girls’ Club. I have a mtn'i mind and a woman meght. Ruby Fairchild Ruby Fairchild was born on October 18, 188fi, in this city. We have missed her since February, for having acquired enough credits, she has spent the last five months at home. Athenaeum and Girls’ Club. No!hang lovlier can be found in woman, than to itudy houv-hold good . Alberta Fanson Alberta Fanson is a Canadian, having been born in Toronto, on July 10, 1888. She is bashful and bright. Her hobby is Mathematics. Adarian. Girls’ Club. TWit like unto a Down. Carolyn English, ‘‘Carrie’’ Although born on August 28. 1888, at Vandercook, Illinois, eighteen years later finds Carolyn Tincher English living at Central Park. Just so has she developed in looks and learning. She has often been seen on the Adarian Programs and is a stanch member of the Girls’ Club. If to her oharr aomr female rnon fal Look on her face and you'll forget them all. Edith Ely In 1888, on January 8, at Danville, Illinois, Edith Ely was born. High School has been a good teacher for her, for she now has the honor of being one of the brightest Seniors. The Athenaeums and Girls’ Club are glad to own her as a member. 19 Sweetnett, truth and every grace You read distinctly on her face.

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DAVIK I A V| IIWVKB KliWAlilm Everett Davis, “Buck” Everett Davis was born at Gibson City, Illinois, on December 7, 1887. He was especially bright for he entered the High School in. his Senior year. Athenaeum. Hobby, Physics. I jviog more with boob ikon with men.” Ethel Dwyer Near Hillsboro, Indiana, on June 4. 1889. Ethel Dwyer was born. This is her first and last year in the D. H. S. She is a good student, a member of the Girls’ Club and an Adarian. Patience and gentleness air woman', create ! power. Ralph Davies, “Dibbie” The only “Buckeye” in our class is Ralph W. Davies, who was born at Cleveland on March 2. 188fi. He is prominent in athletics, as a pole vaulter and foot-ball player; in literary work, as an actor, orator and editor; and in society, as a jolly fellow. With graceful step lie walb the rtreel And smiles at all lire maiden tweet.” Lena Duncan Lena A. Duncan was born at Danville, August 24. 1887, on the K. R. (this is not railroad, but Rural Route.) She did not remain a farmer long, bnt moved into the city, and since ’02 has been a member of the High School. She joined the Adarian ranks and became affiliated with the Girls’ Club. I do know that she was virtuous.” Lucy Edwards On the middle day of July, 1888, Lucy M. Edwards was born at East Lynn, 111. She has grown about four feet since and now stands as the baby of the Senior class. She is noted for her brilliant themes in English VIII. Her hobbies are curls and boys. Athenaeum, Girls’ Club. 18 Fraihy. Frailty, thy name is woman.

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Viola Griffith September 26. 1886, found Viola Griffith in Potomac. Illinois. 1906 finds her leaving High School. On account of ill health, she has never taken a very active part in class affairs, but is well liked. Adarian. The hngt.l w«T hope hc« iourd, o«j I cel may reach Jeannette Hill, “Skinny” On July 13.1888. Jeannette Brooks Hill was one dav old. Danville is her station and she goes to High School to get her education.” Characteristics—sociable, hospitable and good-natured. Senior Flaw Adarian. Girls’ Club. I an not prone to weeping at our «x commonly arc. Catherine Flatter)’ Born on April 8. 1881). at Big Rapids. Michigan. She is a recent addition to our class and a faithful member. She belongs to the Adarian Society and the Girls’ Club. “The bluth of youth it liked upon her cheek. Benjamin Harrison. “Baby” Benjamin Harrison was initiated into Danville society on the sixteenth of December. 1888. In the grades, he- was the pet of the teachers and in High School he has the same reputation. He is an Adarian and the president of the Glee C lub. being a singer of no mean ability. Btcuungt on (W. tilde nun.” Winifred Hess, “Winnie” Mary Winifred Hess made her debut on March 15, 1888 in this city. She has been a belle ever since. “Winnie” is a member of the Girls’ Club and belongs to the Athenaeum Society. I hc kind w dvr » f»it For beauty live with kind new. 20