Davis High School - Davinois Yearbook (Davis, IL)

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1' H 1-: n AV 1 N o I s Parties The first party, an initiation party, was given by the Sophomores, September 19th. Each Freshman was blind- folded and taken upstairs. On the way they were treated to a flour and water bath, and then hurried to the crazy house. At this point they were made to shake hands with a wet glove, ice was rubbed on their necks and they were tapped generously with a basket ball. From there they were taken to see tlfle doctor, who informed them that they were all right, but when pricked with a pin they dis- played evidence of trouble. The next part of the experi- ence was a trip down the fire escape on a carpet. At the bottom they were received by a soft bed of straw. The initiation took nearly an hour. Refreshments were served an ten, and thus ended the first party. The Juniors gave a party October 29th. On this occasion the Sophomores were escorted to the basement one by one amid weird noises. They were liberally sprinkled with water. Vera's nervous system received a severe shock when she was led through a lane of brooms, rakes, boxes and various other obstacles. Each victim was made to take off his own blindfold, then conducted back to the first floor, thence to the second, where he visited the witch in her den. Mr. Bradley, who surprised everyone by a late arrival, was given the prize for the best costume. At ten refreshments were served consisting of the usual assortment, and party No. 2 had become history. The third party was given by the Freshmen and the Spark Plugs in honor of the Barney Googles, on Novem- ber 27th. The Barney Googles and the Spark Plugs were the opposing sides in the Country Gentleman sales contest. The losing side joined with the Freshmen in giving the party. Lunch was served at seven o'clook, and after the eats games were played. The party ended at nine- thirty. A party and program was given March 17th by the members of Forum literary society. The regular literary program was the order in the early part of the evening. Games and lunch followed. Page Sixty-Seven

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'ran navnwors - JOKES Milton Phillips: Where is that square? Melvin Kurtz: What square? The round one? Genevieve Davis fAfter watching boys who were playing foot balljz Boys, is there a homerun in foot ball? Miss Fincham: Practice your reading aloud, Bootie. Rolland Ditzler: They ran me out of the house for doing that very thing last night. Melvin Kurtz QTo Mr. Bradleyjz This is a picture that Milt took inside of me. Miss Fincham: Describe the streets in mediaeval times. Frank Blackmore: There were mudholes and pigs run- ning around. They were narrow. Genevieve Davis: What were narrow? The pigs? Mr. Bradley fAt play practicej: Go on, Bootie. Kiss Emma. Rolland D.: No, I don't want to. Emma J.: Come on, Bootie. Don't be bashful. You did it beforef' Miss Fincham: Bootie, quit making faces. Rolland D.: I wasn't making faces. Miss F.: It never occurred to me that that was your nat- ural expression. Page Sixty-Six Miss Fincham: Now there is no excuse for a poor grade. You girls and boys know what you don't know. Requartte Tracy fln history classjz And they .made a conquest on WHALESJ' Marvin Meier: Oh, excuse me. I made a misunderstand- 1ng. Miss Fincham: I wish the one responsible for that sing- lng would cease. . Joseph Andres: 'lAnd his wife took in work to do by hand on the sewing machine. Mr. .Jonesz How do they manage to exist ? Genevieve D.: They live. Miss Fincham fReading with much feelingl: Sweep sleeply in your humble graves. Mr. Jones Un geographyjz And through this part there is a very little sheep, if any. Miss Fincham: Vera, get to work. Vera Patterson: I haven't got time. Thelma Fitzgerald QCopying names of students from the boardjz And who's after Marvin? Mary Gunderson: Grace.

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,,, 'r H n n AV 1 N o 1 s FORUM OFFICERS ROSTRUM OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester First Semester Second Semester Wilma Tracy, Emma Johnson Marsden Hoover, Thelma Fitzgerald, President President President President Helen Logan, Vera Patterson, Genevieve Davis, Milton Phillips, Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Vice-President Emerson Hofmeister, Floy Hofmeister, Josephine Price, Melvin Kurtz, S cretar -Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer Secretary-Treasurer e y ' d t the be inning of the year The names chosen were The Forum and The Two Literary Societies were organize a g . Rostrum. Monthly meetings were held throughout the year, each society taking its turn furnishing varied programs. CHORUS. A Glee Club was organized early in March, with Mrs. We accomplished enough in our early lessons to be Alva Place of Durand as Director. The greater number able to furnish a part of the musical program in connec- of the girls enrolled for this work' t'on with th nnu l Oratorical cont st h ld A ril 29 Progress is being made and all are enthusiastic about 1 e a a e e P , ' , the work. We feel the need of this kind of training and Those Who return next Year Shmlld COHUUUG this so are doing our best to make our efforts worth while. phase of work which adds to school life. Page Sixty-Eight