Davis High School - Davinois Yearbook (Davis, IL)

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THE DAVHNQES : ' Freshman Class History N September 6th, 1927, six Eighth Grade graduates from the Davis School enrolled in the Freshman class. They were Marian Mench, Helen Mench, Willie Brault, Kendall Bradley, Fern Meinert, and Irma Anderson. On the same day we were more than glad to have three other good mates enroll in our class, making a total of nine members. They were Florence Horstmeier, Epleyanna District No. 303 Elmer Lapp, Henze District No. 285 and Josephine Henderson, of Petersburg, Wisconsin. Shortly after school opened our class was organized .The following oflicers were elected: President, Helen Mench, Vice President, Marion Mench, Secretary and Treasurer, Kendall Bradley, Class Sponsor, Miss Bloem. We selected for our class colors, red and white, and rose as our class flower. After several days' discussion we agreed to have as our class motto: 4 us 2B2 is to B natural. Class dues on a monthly basis were decided upon. About three weeks after school we attended our first party of the year, the initiation party. Although we considered ourselves very ill-treated, we agreed that we were well fed. In the latter part of November we were disappointed in having Josephine quit school. Several of us have been on the honor roll a number of times. We have all studied hard this year and are looking forward to a pleasant school future. HELEN MENCH. -- Ql . IIb -- Honor Roll The following names are those who have appeared on the Honor Roll at least once during the year: Jason Afllerbaugh, Alvin DeGunther, Edwin Gunderson, Lucile Meier, Gladys Walter, Milton Benning, Elmer Lestikow, Arlene Meier, Verna Tielkemeier, Kendall Bradley, Florence Horstmeier, Fern Meinert, Marian Mench and Helen Mench.

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PAGE TEN w THE DAVENOIS M ' FRESHMEN HELEN MENCH , Ellen With a winning and pleasant smile? ELMER LAPP HLapp7! Better late than never. KENDALL BRADLEY KKK-en!! 1 I like himg you like himg we all like him. ' FLORENCE HORSTMEIER KIFIO!! For she is just the quiet kind whose nature never varies. FERN ME IN ERT Janet Art is long, but space is short, Say but this, she's one good sport. IRMA ANDERSON Irrnie I study to be quiet. WILLIE BRAULT Bill He shakes his ambrosial curls. MARIAN MENCH Maryam Ive quite a rep, For nerve and pep.

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'THE DAVHMQES 1 Utopian Literary Society - On the 13th of September, 1927, the Utopian Literary Society was organized. The purpose of this organization was to develop our literary talents and also to furnish entertainment for our sister society, The Illiniansf' We furnish entertainment every two months. The members of our society were: Helen Mench, Arlene Meier, Zelma DeGunther, Lucile Meier, Marian Mench, Kendall Bradley, Fred Tielke- meier, Elmer Lestikow, Jason Afilerbaugh, and Edwin Gunderson. The members of the Utopian Society chose Miss Bloem as their adviser, Lucile Meier as President, Elmer Lestikow as Vice President, and Zelma De- Gunther as Secretary and Treasurer. Some of the members of this society took part in the Literary Contest held at the I. O. O. F. Hall, January 26th, 1928. We sent two of these delegates to Lena to the County Contest held February 4th, 1928. Those who took part in the Davis Contest were: Helen Mench, Arlene Meier, Zelma DeGunther, Marian Mench, Kendall Bradley, and Elmer Lestikow. Marian Mench and Kendall Bradley took part in the contest at Lena. MARIAN MENCH. Illinian Literary Society On the 13th of September, the Illinian Literary Society was organized. The purpose of this organization is to develop our literary tastes and to furnish programs for the other society. The members of the society were: Alvin DeGunther, Gladys Walter, Viola Nath, Arvilla Fiene, Jake Kneubuehl, Milton Benning, Fern Meinert, Florence Horstmeier, Irma Anderson, Willie Brault, and Elmer Lapp. At the election we elected Gladys Walter president, Alvin DeGunther vice president, Elmer Lapp secretary and treasurer, and Miss Williams as our adviser. Some of the members of our society took part in the Literary Contest held at the I. O. O. F. Hall January 26th, 1928. We sent one of our con- testants, Willie Brault, to Lena to the County Contest held February 4th, 1928. Those who took part in the contest at Davis were: Gladys Walter, Fern Meinert, Florence Horstmeier, and Willie Brault, Alvin DeGunther received first place in the Essay Contest. GLADYS WALTER.