Danville High School - Medley Yearbook (Danville, IL)

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lllr. John E. Wakeley Page Three Shortly before dawn of December eighteenth, nine- teen hundred and thirty-four, the soul of Mr. John E. VV'akeley passed to a great beyond, mowed down by one broad sweep of the Grim Reaper. Friend, coun- selor, guide-well it may be said of him, 'ihow nobly he did his share. Though taken in the prime of life while eager winds were kissing every sailf' he shall ever live on through the noble ideals and aspirations which he so indelibly imprinted upon every heart of D. H. S. To endeavor, in some small way, to pay a lasting tribute, We, the Medley Staff of 1935, dedicate this book to the memory of one whom Danville High School will never forget, John E. VVakeley.

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, MEMORI John E. Walceley John E. Wakeley, our principal for five years, was called from us by our Heavenly Father December the eighteenth, nineteen hun- dred and thirty-four. An outstanding student and graduate of Danville High School, he served his school zealously for a period of eighteen years. Ever mindful of his respon- sibility, he consecrated himself to the cause of education and youth. In his forty-two years he lived .a full life and has left an imperish- able influence for good. He followed the precept, Study to show thyself approved unto God, a Workman that needeth not to be ashamed. ' He was a principal whose personal charac- teristics won him the loyalty of both teachers and students. He represented the rights, judg- ments and opinions of every individual. Al- ways sincere, straight-forward and outspoken, he never feared to speak and to act openly for what he believed was right. Unswerving in his devotion to the principles for which the school stood, he worked incessantly to accom- plish these ideals. He practiced the advice he so often gave to us- Meet your students with a smile. His sympathetic understanding, kindness and honesty led all to trust and re- spect him. As an able and progressive schoolman his interests were broad and extended to both state and nation. A member of two honorary professional fraternities and life member in the National Education Association, he was increasingly active in state educational affairs, serving on numerous special committees in connection with school organizations and ac- tivities. Scholarly withal, he had begun Work on his Doctor's degree. In athletics, as a player, coach and principal, he displayed always the highest type of deter- mination, fairness and sportsmanship. He was always ready to shoulder responsibility in order to protect someone else. His interest in athletics was deep and served as one of the powerful and motivating forces of his life. His idea was not whether you won or lost, but How did you play the game P Whereas: His life is a challenge to us to emulate the high principles which he so faith- fully upheld, be it therefore Resolved that: The Faculty of Danville High School express our sorrow at the loss of our friend, and that we present this set of Ralph H. Lindley Ralph H. Lindley was a graduate of the l035 Senior Class in Danville High School when he left us for the great beyond. He was born November 7, 1916, near Cayuga, In- diana. He leaves a host of friends. resolutions to his family, and that we embody it in the records of the school as a permanent expression of our high appreciation of a friend, teacher and principal. THE FACULTY DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. Our beloved principal and leader, Mr. John E. Wakeley, was called from us the morning of December eighteenth, nineteen hundred and thirty-four, our principal who served Danville High School devotedly for many years. During all these years he was consecrated wholly to his work fulfilling his duties with utmost efficiency and courage. He was not known to say uno or I can't , but always a sincere l'll try. He never shirked a duty nor did it to the minimum, but to the fullest extent' always. All through his life, his aim was to do his best and stick to his job. A ranking athlete as a boy, he kept through life the highest ideals of sportsmanship, clean speech and clean living. He stressed quality to all with whom he came in contact. Many have paid tribute to him by the short phrase He knew how to play the game. He in- spired his teams to put forth only the best Within them. We desire to keep him in our memory as a patient, willing counselor who was ever ready to help and encourage us with all our varied problems. He had an understanding nature of the personal feelings and differences be- tween himself and the student body. Through his consideration and cooperation, he endeared each and every student to him. His character and ideals symbolized a high goal for us for which to strive. VVhereas: He has left a deep and permanent imprint upon our lives, therefore be it Resolved, that the entire student body of Danville High School, at the recommendation of a committee of representative school or- ganizations, adopt these resolutions by a spe- cial vote, and that they be affixed perma- nently to the records of D. H. S., and that they be suitably engrossed and presented, by his own student body, to the family of Mr. john Wakelev. THE STUDENT BODY DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Charles Strader Charles Strader, at the time of his death, was a junior in Danville High. He was born May 12, 1916, and attended Douglas School. He will long be remembered by the school. Page Two

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MISS RUTH SANDESON Senior Adviser The senior class deeply appreciates Miss Sandeson's interest and service throughout the year. In the selection of the senior song, charac- ters for the senior play, and countless other things which concern the senior class, she has proved a never failing adviser. She has done much to make the last year the outstanding part of every student's school life. SEVEN SENIOR COMMITTEES APPOINTED TO AID ADVISER AND PRESIDENT SOCIAL COMMITTEE All juniors and seniors look forward to the plans made by the senior social committee. This year plans made by the committeeg Mary McCann, chairman, Betty OyFarrell, Evelyn Anderson, Melma jean Ewert, Bob Harrold, Harry Marlatt and Bill Routsong, were quite different from the years before. They were in the form of a cabaret dinner and dance. GIFT COMMITTEE The senior class of 1935 did well in their selection of their gift to their Alma Mater. It was put to a vote and the majority of the class decided upon a bronze tablet in memory of the late prin- cipal, Mr. john E. VVakeley. The com- mittee was made up of George Kining- hamgchairman, jean Stephens, Milbra Osborn and Russell Sager. MOTTO COMMITTEE Choosing a slogan for the class of T35 was quite a hard task for the motto com- mittee. This committee was composed of Bob Lammers, chairman, Robert Lock- wood, Veneta Gibbs and Helen Hen- drichs. Three meetings were necessary to choose fitting mottoes. These were put to vote and the seniors pride them- selves in saying 'fWe Strive to Conquer. COLOR COMMITTEE Among several recommendations of the color committee, crimson and silver were selected as the official color by the vote of the senior class. Gilbert Supple. chairman of this committee, was assisted by Rosemary Campbell, Doris Ames and William Smiley. Their selection was embodied in the Medley. SONG COMMITTEE The song is ended, but the melody lingers on forever and ever in the heart of every senior. john VVakeley, chair- man of the song committee, assisted by Eleanor Yeomans, jean Stewart and Frank Caughron, chose the song, Ex Aulis lmus, that will long be remem- bered. The words were written by Flora Sollars and the music was composed by James Coffing. INVITATION COMMITTEE Among the souvenirs of the ,35 gradu- ates will probably be found one of their graduation announcements. This signi- fies the work of the invitation committee who chose six different types of an- nouncements which they considered the best. This committee was composed of Louise Baum, chairman, assisted by Betty Hacker, Dick Frye and Ross Fair- child. The selection made by the ma- jority of the class was a modernistic type with the seal on the inside. PROGRAM COMMITTEE The program committee of the senior class, made up of Beth Utterback, chair- man, Betty Tracy, james Llewellyn, Mary Frances Rush, james Coffing, Elmer Lete and VVilmer Brown, with its original ideas and suggestions plan the stunt for the senior play and are, also, in charge of the program for Class Day. Page Four