Davis High School - Davinois Yearbook (Davis, IL)

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'THE EAVHWQHS Track and Field Meet We are all busy preparing for the Track and Field Meet which is to be held Saturday, May 19th, at Freeport, Illinois. The weather hasn't favored much practice, but we plan to be in shape to win our share of the points by May 19th. Everyone is out for at least one event. The following, no doubt, will be our entry list: Jake Kneubuehl-Half-mile and Running High Jump. Alvin DeGunther-Pole Vault, Running High Jump and Half-mile. Fred Tielkemeier-Half-mile and Running High Jump. Edwin Gunderson-Pole Vault, Running Broad Jump, Shot and Tennis. Willie Brault--100-yard Dash, Pole Vault and Running Broad Jump. Kendall Bradley-Half-mile, 220-yard Dash and the 100-yard Dash. Elmer Lestikow-Pole Vault, Running Broad Jump and the Shot. Jason Aflierbaugh-100-yard Dash, 220-yard Dash and the Half-mile. Milton Benning-Running High Jump and the Running Broad Jump. I . Edwin Gunderson, Alvin DeGunther, Just another Jump Winner Stephenson , who placed in the County Tennis . Pole Vault Tournament, 1928

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A THE navwmns mee' '-------------- Done in Oil Done in Oil, the laugh provoking play presented by the Davis High School on Friday, April 13th, and again on Friday, May 11th, at the I. O. O. F. Hall. The cast: Robert Braun, his father's biggest Worry . . . . Jake Kneubuehl Emil Braun, Robert's father, a retired oil man . . . Willie Brault Vera Nyce, a persistent book agent ...... . . Marian Mench Frieda Braun, Braun's wife with social aspiration .... Lucile Meier Lena Hofberg, Braun's cousin from Dusseldorf ..... Arlene Meier Elsie and Lucy, the maids at Braun's . . Zelma DeGunther, Fern Meinert Karl Pumpernickle, Braun's former partner ..... Kendall Bradley Marmaduke Forsythe, valet and teacher . . . Elmer Lestikow Anita Braun, Braun's daughter ..... . . Gladys Walter Gregory Reynold, a successful young writer . . . . Alvin DeGunther Orville fSpikeJ Brookins, a soldier of fortune . . Edwin Gunderson Manuel Florado, a revolutionist ...... . Jason Afilerbaugh The Carnival N October 29th, 1927, the Davis High School held a glorious carnival at the I. O. O. F. Hall. This was the first time anything of this sort had been given and it surely proved a good time for every one who attended. There were many attractions, the main performance, several side shows and a number of good eats stands. A two-act comedy Jack's Wife Arrives . The characters were: Mrs. Follett, the mother ....... . . . Verna Tielkemeier Dorothy Follett, the daughter . . . . Lucile Meier Mrs. Rosalie Follett .... . Zelma DeGunther Mrs. Jack Follett .... . . Arlene Meier Phillip Hayne, a lawyer . . Elmer Lestikow Elsie, the French maid ............. Marian Mench A little negro act, consisting of singing and jokes, was put on by Kendall Bradley and Willie Brault between acts. Besides the main performance there were four side shows, Black Bottom, Double Your Money, Fish Pond, and Lincoln Park. Hamburgers, ice cream, pop and candy were sold. The first carnival staged by the Davis High School was a real success. LUCILE MEIER.

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- 'ram niwzaons was-f --------------- Initiation Party It has long been the custom of our school for the Sophomores to extend the hand of welcome to our Freshmen. This year the annual in- itiation party was held on September 20th. The innocent and unsuspecting Freshmen were first ushered into our Beauty Shoppe. Here they were powdered and massaged, but not with, the usual cosmetics. They were then conducted through the Palace of Honors, amid the agonized groans of its victims. The guests were next taken to the upper floor, where after further administration they were officially declared members of the Davis High School. As a suitable climax for the evening, refreshments were served at nine-thirty. ELMER LESTIKOW. Freshman Treasure Hunt The Freshmen gave their first party November 8th, 1927. A new feature of this being a treasure hunt. The treasures were hidden in various parts of the town and a great interest was taken in finding them. After this the whole body returned to the school for refreshments. While prep- arations were made for the lunch most of us enjoyed music, songs, games, etc. Some of the boys opened a new organization called The Bachelor's Club, the regulations of which being very strict. After the refreshments were served the party came to a close and most of us made for the loop of Davis. Much serenading took place on the way home from the party, featuring My Wild Irish Rose. KE NDALL BRADLEY. Magazine Sale The magazine sale which is carried on annually by our school was held in the latter part of September this year. The school handling the publications of the Crowell Publishing Company. The student salesmen selling subscriptions for The American, Collier's , The Mentor, The Ladies' Home Journal, and Farm and Fireside. In order to make the salesmen more interested and to create a spirit of competition, sides were chosen, the reds, the greens and the blues, Individual rewards were given to the leading salesmen, while, thanks to the patronage of the people, the campaign netted the school a substantial profit. ELMER LESTIKOW.