Davis High School - Davinois Yearbook (Davis, IL)

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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.

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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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'r H E D av H N Q r s CALENDAR --- 1927- 1928 Sept. 6 School opened. 7 F. P. Donner visited at school. 9 Classes organized. 13 Literary societies organized. 14 Magazine sale started by students. 15 Marian Miller visited school. 19 County H. S. organization announces Kitten Ball League. 20 Freshmen initiated. All look rather disfigured next morning. 21 Magazine sale ends. Lucile Meier sells largest number. Davinois staff appointed. 22 Baseball captain chosen, Alvin DeGunther appointed. High School ties and caps arrive. 28 Illinian society meets. Books arrive for the play Jack's Wife Arrives. 30 Illinian society give the first literary program. Oct. 3 Some of the students become color-blind when Fred appeared with a new red sweater. 4 Parent-Teachers' meeting. 5 First baseball game of the World's Series proves more interest- ing for the boys than their classes. 7 Will we win the ball game tomorrow '? is the question that is on everyone's mind at present. 10 Zelma DeGunther chosen cheer leader. Practice yells. 11 Mr. Bradley goes to Chicago. 12 Examinations, everyone looking real serious for a change. 13 Elmer Lestikow receives a paddling with a 12-inch ruler, from Miss Bloem. 14 Baseball game between the two literary societies. 66 IC fi 17-21 Teachers' institute held in Freeport. We enjoyed vacation. 25 Miss Bloem explains why some teachers become insane. Mr. Baechle, soliciting for the Pontiac Engraving Co., Chicago, called. 26 31 Baseball game, Dakota vs. Davis. Dakota won and therefore won the cup. Nov. 1 Fernis birthday. 3 Part of Ancient History class recite after school. 4 Spell down during last period. 8 Treasure hunt party given by Freshmen. Found real treasures. 9 Two new members added to Bachelor's Club. 10 Utopian society gave a patriotic program the last period. 11 No school, Armistic Day. 15 Elmer Lestikow celebrates his sixteenth birthday. ' 22 First basket ball game of the season tonight. Durand at Durand. 23 Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. 28 Miss Bloem treats the basket ball team to an oyster supper. 29 Juniors give an old-fashioned party. 30 Staff picture is taken.