Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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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

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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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WATXOK WILMAMH WIIJKlM WICK VKA IKH Nelle Watson. Maude Wilson, “Maud Nelle Watson came into Danville on October 20, 1887. Maude Wilson was born eight miles due north of Dan- Her hobbies are music and geometry. Characteristics—curly ville on November 14. 1880. She is a girl who is quiet, but hair and a pleasant smile. Adarian. jolly. Hobby—picnics. Athenaeum, Girls' Club. Not moch talk i |i«l, iwmIxImcc. The beat woman b the one least talked about. Oswald Yeager, “Osie” Oswald Karl Yeager has made Danville his home since February 5. 1888. He has distinguished himself in foot-ball, base-ball and track work. He is Business Manager of the Medley, an Adarian and has taken part in both Senior plays. If out hearts expanded as readily and at easily at out head swell, the world would be the aainer Gordon Williams, “Goo-Goo Edwin Gordon Culbertson Williams first opened the aperature in his face at the burg. Indianola, Illinois, on the fourth day of the “month of roses in the year of our Lord. 1888. He has been masticating the fabric ever since, as manager of the Glee Club and “High-mo-gul of the Adarians. Methinlu I tee my mind a noJe and iMimant nation 25 Helen Wick, “Wickey Helen Salsbury Wick first cast her smile upon the world from Flint, Michigan, on March 2, 1888. In ’02 she entered I). H. S. and soon became one of its most popular workers. President of '(Mi during the Sophomore and Junior years. President of the Athenaeum Society. Literary contest. Girls’ Club. Senior plays. Thou camert not to thy place by chance.