Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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Homer Milemore, “Miley” On May 21, 1885. Homer Milemore ran into Gatlin, Illinois. He ran until he caught up with 06. He is a “star” athlete, an orator (Adarian) and a bright student. He hath a lean and hungry look. Jessie Phipps. Our acknowledged valedictorian was born near Decatur, Illinois, on December 6. 1886. She placed her standard high and has reached it. Girls' Club. Adarian. From a little spark may burst a mighty flame. Harry Payne, “Hal” Harry Payne is another Danvillian, born September 12, 1888. He is assistant manager of the Medley, a base-ball enthusiast, an Athenaeum and a member of both Senior play troupes. Hobbies—science and girls. Upon his brow, shame a ashamed to «t .“ Grace Oetzel Lona Grace Oetzel came into existence at Wallace, Kansas, on September 11, 1888. Hobby—good things to eat. Characteristics — auburn haired and good hearted. Adarian. Such a lady, ehcelo » round and lips sored. Earl Ross, “Squirrel” Earl Ross first beheld Danville on August 7. 1888. Since '02 he has been affiliated with this High School, but more closely with Fred Tucker. Characteristic — hard student. Hobby—Fred Tucker. Senior play. Adarian. 23 “He hath a w-adorn that doth guide his valor.

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KNH.II T I. A YTO.N Nclle Knight Nelle Knight first saw light at Armstrong, Illinois, on December 3. 1887. In High School she is noted for her “quick steps” and ability to act. Senior Play, Athenaeum. Girls’ Club. Where i my Romeo? Eva Lesley Born on April 21. 1888. at Danville. Illinois. Her hob hies are basket-ball and books. Athletic editor of the Medley Athenaeum. Bong me weed how tail »he ia. Sara Layton, “Sal” Sara Kathryn Layton made her first appearance on December 15. 1888. “Sal” and “Rube” have always been such close friends that we could not even separate their pictures. Sara is art editor and historian for the Medley and illustrator for the Literary Contest. Characteristics— originality and artistic taste. A peifect woman, nobly planned To warn, to comfort and command. Vernie Lane Ruby Lane, “Rube” Born at Parkeville, Indiana on March 8, 1890. She did not remain a “Hoosier” long but was naturalized into the Sucker” State. Although she is the youngest member of our class, she is an honorary member of the Athenaeum Society and a charter member of the Girls’ Club. In the morn and li niid dew of youth. Ruby L. Lane appeared in Danville on March 29. 1888. She appeared in D. H. S. in ’01. Characteristic—always the same. She is secretary and treasurer of our class. The Girls’ Club and Adarian Society own her as a helpful member. The thing that goes the farthest toward making life worth while. That cort» the IraU and doe» the raotl. »»itnt a pleaaing wnile. 22

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HMfTII WTAWKKV Til Tl « kKH Marian Smith Marian Smith was born in this city on January 7. 1887. In High School, she has especially distinguished herself along literary lines. She is Vice-President of the Athenaeum Society and is a contestant for the literary contest. Girls’ Club. The tear nod wmlr in thine eye. Blend like the rainbow that hang, in the iky. Dell Spandau, “Shorty” Laura Dell Spandau was born fourteen miles south of Danville. May 22. 1888: moved “to town” at the age of four; and at the surprisingly early age of fourteen, she entered the High School. She is noted for her original themes in English VIII. Adarian. Girls’ Club. The mikjrrt manner, and gentle heart. Fay Starkey Fay Starkey arrived in Danville on September 15. 1887. Since 1902. she has been enrolled in the I). H. S.—a loyal supporter of the Adarian Society and the Girls’ Club. If she do frown, 'li Lela Thompson Lela Thompson was born in this city on September 26. 1889. She graduates as one of the youngest of the class. Characteristics—quiet and refined. The Adarians claim her as a member. Standing with reluctant fnH When- thr brook and ri»er meet ” not in hate of yon. Fred Tucker, “Fat” Fred A. Tucker was a lovely Christmas present, horn December 25, 1888. in this city. He is one of the “Gold Dust Twins.” Hobby—Earl Ross. Characteristic — red cheeks. Literary Contest. Athenaeum. You k ubt hit tea and take him for a girl. 24