Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 262 of the 1937 volume:

iwvqpww I , . . v- f' , I 4 A TE If H VOL UNE TWEN TYE I-'OUR PUB LIS'-IED B Y THE 3 7 05,6293 SENIOR IIIGI-I SCI-IOOL osmrun , ILLINOIS C0 D HPI GH T BARBAMQRM ORE? Wzsszamzz 'f C4 Q 0 LVN SCHIJE , Alzruuron K4 NL' ENGR4 VI IIUSTON-D ll NG CQ Arruesolv 6001! lvoolfls Tis 5 ruolo D4 vm 4 PIOILOYDMNT AND All OTHERS WHO N4 VE IJHDED run B0 Ok D05 MAIYE AIDP IPECIAHSUN ,?1w X XOUR OVL OUR COVER IS MODERNIZED CONVENTIONAL AND IN KEERING WITH THE MODERN TREND IS CODY RIGHTED. Tl-IE RED COLOR REPRE- SENTS TI-IE I-'IRE AND COURAGE OI? MODERN YOUTH AND THE WARMTI-I OE THEIR ERIE NDSHIRS. ITIS A TRADITION IN OUR SCHOOL T0 REED THE SAME COVER DESIGN ON ALL NUMBERS OE Tl-IE DE CANOIS THUS HAVING UNIEORMITY INA COLLECTION OE SEVERAL BOOKS THE DESIGN IS AN ORIGINAL ONE BY FRANCES I-IAYS, Tl-IE DECANOIS ART EDITOR Of L92 Z -1 F HODES HINGS AN ADVAN FO WE Tut EDITORS DECANOI OE THE S I-'OR DRES I93Z HAVE E NTED A MODERN ADAI2 MTION OT SYMBOLS SUGGEST ING THE IDEALS OE MODERN YOUTH ALTHOUGH YOUTH MAY LOOK AT THE WORLD OEAITA IRS I-'ROM NEW HEIGHTS AND DIP EERENTANGLES, YET THE YHAVE THEIR ASDIRA TIDNS AND EOR E INER T D GREATER CEMENT THAN THEIR REEATHERS ACHIEVED. E ORE WORDQ X -4 MARGERY DRESTLEY EDITORIAL ADVISER JOI-IN W. PERKINS Qusmnss Anvlslzn MAUDE C. MEYER ART ADVISED STAEEREIE DIIANOIS I 9 3 1 BARBARA MOIIIQY nmron WILLIAM WU ITL BUSINESS MANAGER CAIIOLYN SCH ll IQ ART EDITOR 1 1 VIEW SECTION 2 DED 3 D IC4 TION ARENT 4 ABN INISTR S ATION 5 CLASSES SE NIO I-QS J UNIO R S SODIIONOIPES 6 SCHOOL Lll-'E ACTIVITIES IPUBIIC 7 ATIUNS ll O N O IQ S 6 ORGANIZATIONS 9 ATHLETICS 0 I-'EATURES CO TE N Tai NORTH STREET ENTRANCE 1937 THE DECANOIS 10 FRANKLIN STREET ENTRANCE THE DECANOIS 1937 11 ELDORADO STREET ENTRANCE 1937 12 THE DECANOIS GAY KINTN ER WE DEDICATE TIIIS BOOKTO MII. KINTNER MIl.WI-I ITE AND MILIVIILLIKIN WI-IO HAVE MADE ATHLETICS A VITAL DART OE D ECATUI1 I-IIGI-I SCHOOL LIFE. DILDII Tl0 FDR D.I-I.S. l937 unx MILLIKIN r. A.w u IT L ATHLETIC FIELD The high school athletic field is locat- ed behind the Iohns Hill funior High School at the corner of lohns Avenue and Iasper Street. Much has been done to improve the field during the last few years. The field house is most modern and adequate. Concrete bleechers have been placed on one side of the field. This year a lighting system was arranged that made it possible for some of the foot- ball games to be played at night. 1937 THE DECANOIS C D A' 35.126457 QNQHS 5 , 1. ,gal 1125 li 'N :ir TZ 2 if f Z fs 2 xi Wi' Y: QE fi L 2. 2 5 , MH ,,. 1 si Z , 4, V, L 2 '-,E 2 4 Q iz 2? ,51 as , Z if ?11 f 5 5 X 2 2 1 ' 2 'L 2 'h 2 1: 1 E E ff ' 1 ! 9 692, .W Q 5 li f , 1 ,fy 5 , ' ' T H54 - q w ii V me m ' gm: X ? , N ' mf K 'H ' diff: f ' Q, , 4' X. -V wa 5 1 3 1 5 K my ,g ,if K f , Q x 4.32 Z I g E 1 5 , 'im .e' 1, 1 X ,i21:fffi.' H Q A xx fi ' ' , 3 V X ZX, , 4 , xx xx sfx N As. 4, 4 Z :A , x ji 155. M , A ,Www 'fswww-x N-M M' 2 A-:K Mx-F5 -4 MMXQ ' mm- -A 'AQHV ,YQf3'X',1'H5' 'X Y M slimy E mix Ni? Q-Mex-5 fl K.-,mffni -.Q N k A, Y. gk QE -A 5,ff,f,XQh ,Q-X X N H, ,,AR i ENTS SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS P A R E N TS DIVISION SII EET 0 CROSS-SELF-SACRIEICE AN D LOV E ' STAR-ASPIRATIONS AND EXAMPLE ' CIROOK-G U I DANCE ' SHIELD-PROTECTION 0lAUREl-D ESE RVED I-I 0 N 0 R PARENTS Never' before has space been set aside in the Decanois to honor the parents of the De- catur High School students, This year the sen- ior class wishes to devote these pages not only to the honoring of the parents of the student body but to recounting the various activities of the Parent Teacher organization. No play, opera, program, or entertainment has ever been presented in the high school that was not dependent upon the kindness and gen- erosity of the parents for its success. High school football and basketball games are well supported by a large group of sincerely in- terested parents. Both the Decanois and the Gbserver find true friends among the parents of the school when they launch their adver- tising campaigns. The teachers and students of the Decatur High School deeply appreciate the cooperation, the interest, the sympathetic understanding, the unfailing support given by the parents. One of the most interesting events of the school season was held on the night of Feb- ruary 23 when over nine hundred parents at- tended high school. The affair was under the auspices of the Parent Teachers Association. After a group meeting in the auditorium they ARE You ARE Yau AMEMBER AMEIFPEER P TA., P TA., , f T Jg1N JOIN NOW NOW it .. were sent to home rooms. At this point every light in the building went out because of the heavy load on the transformers. Student guides equipped themselves with candles from Miss Pease's vesper service supply and kept stair- ways and class rooms lighted for over an hour until new fuses could be adjusted. Not one ac- cident of any kind occurred. Parents found the right teachers and class rooms. The new addi- tion offered great attraction since few of the visitors had ever seen it. THE DECANOIS 1937 MRS. ALLEN MRS. SLOCUM President Vice President The Decatur High School Parent Teacher As- sociation bears a charter issued by the Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers. The follow- ing rules of operation are listed upon this char- ter: first, to carry on constructive Work for bet- ter parent-hood, better homes, better schools, and better communities, second, to refrain from all factional and partisan political activities, third, to refuse consideration by the association of per- sonal grievancesg fourth, to abstain from en- croaching on administrative functions of the schoolg fifth, to cooperate with the principal and teachers in promoting the best interests of the school and community. P A R E N T S PARENT TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The high school P. T. A. plans to meet once each month. These meetings are held in the school auditorium on the last Tuesday of the month at 7:30 in the evening. Programs that are equally interesting to parents and teach- ers are planned. Often students from some special group or department in the school supply part of the entertainment. All of the programs this year except the social ones were built about the need of a recreational program for Decatur. The two pictures at the top of the page show, from left to right, Mrs. Marion Allen, president of the high school P. T. A., and Mrs. Paul Slocum, first vice president. Mrs. Allen has been a particularly able and gracious officer of the organization. Mrs. Slocum has planned the programs for the year, obtain- ing two speakers of interest from cities larger than Decatur. At the October meeting an ade- quate recreational program for Decatur Was discussed by Miss Dorothy Enderis, assistant superintendent of schools, Milwaukee, Wis- consin. ln November, Mr. fohn McWherter, di- rector of recreation in Springfield, spoke about the place of recreation in education. MR. SAYRE MRS. HUPP MISS CONNARD MR. ABEL Second Vice President Secretary Corres. Secretary Treasurer 1937 20 THE DECANOIS IQIEQS7 QINQHS C D Af T5 Q lg ig K ? Z Q 1 2 ax. iii 421 X 5 , ,Q Z 2 - -- '- - - SADM1 i NISTRATI UN X Z X SYM BOIS AN D M EAN I NGS ADMINISTRATION DIVISION SHEET 0 CROWN 0 SCEPTER ' SCALES ' S U N ' PI LLAR LEADERSHIP AUTHORITY AN D OR DEP J U STI C E KNOWLEDGE SUPPORT AND STRENGTH 41 More than eighty per cent of all young people of high school age in Decatur are enrolled in our high school. This fact alone places a great re- sponsibility upon the school administration, the teachers, and the students enrolled. You students are expected to make progress in your achievements in your studies as Well as in good citizenship While you are in school. Superintendent of Schools 5 E : THE DECANOIS 1937 25 ln our efforts to help you adjust yourselves to your life environments, the High School offers you participation not only in the activities of the classroom but in athletics, music, and various extra-curricular organiza- tions as Well. This loook becomes a partial record of such experiences. May you enjoy it now and cherish the memories it invokes in future years. Principal of High School 1937 THE DECANOIS 25 W! Happiness comes with serv- ice and achievement. The pre- paration which you receive in high school should serve as a means to a more complete de- velopment of your abilities and talents and to a realization of your ambitions. lt should serve as a basis for a more intelligent participation in the many acti- vities of your community. Dean of Girls We are living in a World of law and order, not in a World of caprice. We are here to dis- cover What these laws are that We can escape the results of error. Fortunate are those ot us who learn this truth early so that We can live a well ordered life of contentment and happi- ness. I Assistant Principal THE DECANOIS FACULTY Wilbur I. Abell. B.S.. A.M. Typing Bookkeeping Observer Advertising Adviser Iames Millikin University University of Akron University of Washington University of Illinois Miss L. Lucille Barnes. B.Ed., ILM. English I. S. N. U. University of Chicago, James Millikin University University of Illinois Miss Grace Bridges. Ph.B. Head of History Department American History Economics Senior Social Adviser Kirksville State Teachers' College University of Chicago Miss Mary Louis Ca B.S.. M. . English ' Univer i of ois Miss Elizabeth Connard. B.S. Speech Dramatics W'estern Reserve College Northwestern University Miss Marie Adams. A.B., I-LM. History English Tri-Y Adviser lVIclVlurray College University of Illinois Z. P. Birkheczd. B.Ed. Head of Manual Arts Department Mechanical, Machine, and Archi- tectural Drawing I. S. N. U, James Millikin University University of Illinois Ifniversity of Chicago Miss Maud H. Blue. B.Ed. Modern History Illinois State Normal University University of Wyoming University of VVisconsiu Miss Mary Graddy Brock, A.B.. M.S. Chemistry Transylvania College University of California Columbia University University of Kentucky University of Chicago Miss Mary Carroll. ILB., I-LM. Head Foreign Language Depart- ment Latin Spanish James Biillikin University University of Illinois 1937 28 THE DECANOIS Miss Dorothy Cruise. B.S Physical Education G. A. A. Adviser Girl Scout Adviser University of Illinois Miss Lois Detwiler. A.B.. ILM. French Latin William and Vashti University of Wisconsin University of Arizona University of California University of Chicago Miss Georgia Fischer, A.B., B.Ed.. A.M. Geometry Algebra Knox College Ohio State University Columbia University Miss Mary Foran, I-LB. English Latin Senior Class Adviser James Millikin University University of Illinois Miss Ona Giffin. B.S. Industrial Geography Valparaiso University University of Illinois Columbia University University of Wisconsin University of Tennessee James Millikin University FACULTY Gerald D. Cox, B.S.. M.S. Bookkeeping University of Illinois Miss Mollie Drobisch, I-LB. Modern European History University of Illinois I. S. N. U. Columbia University Miss Mary R. Earnest CNo photographj Physiology Indiana State Normal University of Chicago Miss Louise Fike. A.B. English Drake University Northwestern University Miss Elma. B. Goldinger. A.B.. B.Ed.. ILM. American History English History Mid-Year Class Adviser University of Pittsburgh Columbia University Miss Helen Gorham. A.B. English James Millikin University University of Wisconsin American Academy of Dramatic Arts University of Montana 29 1937 FACULTY Miss Gertrude O. Hill. A.B., I-LM. American History Modern European History Eastern Illinois State Teachers' College University of Illinois Columbia Teachers' College Miss Anna Hull, A.B.. ILM. American History University of Illinois University ot' Chicago Miss Marguerite Harper. A.B. Zoology Botany James Millikin University University of Illinois Wilmer A. Lamar. JLB. Business English Grammar Rotaro and Debate Adviser James Millikin University Lniversity of Chicago X. Mrs. Edith LeMarr. I-LB. Modern European History I. S. N. U. University of Illinois Miss Dorothy A. Hambright. B.S., I-LM. English Observer Adviser University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Columbia University W.'F. Heinle. BJ-Xcci. Bookkeeping Dixon College Valparaiso University James Millikin University I. S. N. U. University of Illinois Gay A. Kintner Physical Education Basketball Coach Illinois State Teachers' Colle e S Michigan and Northwestern Coach- ing Schools. Miss D. May Larimore. A.B. French French Club Adviser Galloway College McMurray College Western Reserve College De Sauze Maison Francaise University of Hawaii Sorbonne, Paris Paul E. LeMurr. B.Ed.. I-LM. Economics Civics Forum Adviser Chess Club Adviser I. S. N. U. University of Illinois 1937 30 THE DECANOIS Miss Ora Latham. A.B.. I-LM. Geometry Algebra I'niversity of Illinois Miss Lida C. Martin. B. L. Head of Mathenlatics Department Trigonometry Algebra University of Michigan N. I. S. T. C. University of Colorado Miss Hallie M. Miller, A.B. Bookkeeping James lllillikin University University of Illinois l. S, N. U. Rex Millikin. A.B.. M.A. Commercial Arithmetic Football Coach James Millikin University University of Iowa Miss Mary Mclntire. ILB.. A.M. Latin University of Illinois FACULTY Miss Charlotte Meyer. ALB. Botany Zoology Girl Scout Adviser James Millikin University University of lliichigan Mrs. Maude C. Meyer, B.S. Fine and Applied Arts Junior Art League Adviser Decanois Art Adviser James Millikin University Applied Arts School, Chicago Art Institute of Chicago Mayo L. Magill, ILB., I-LM. English McKendree College University of Illinois Miss Helen Murphy. B.S. Home Economics University of Colorado Michigan State Normal Columbia University University of Chicago Elmer V. Nickel, A.B.. ILM. Typing Illinois College Br0wn's Business College Northwestern University University of Illinois University of Chicago 31 1937 FACULTY Theodore A. Nelson, B.S., Chemistry Hi-Y Adviser Knox College University of Illinois Miss Mary Parker. A.B.. Stenography Bookkeeping Needham Business College Ypsilanti State Normal Michigan University Gregg College, Chicago Miss Margery Prestley. I-LB.. ILM. Geometry Decanois Adviser James Millikin University University of California Columbia University M.S. B.Ed. Miss Dorothy E. Poynter, B.Ed. Stenography Illinois State Normal University 4 H. Herbert Radcliffe. B.S.. M.A Physics Physiography Radio Club Adviser Indiana University University of Wisconsin Indiana State Normal Miss Mary E. Orr, I-LB. Botany Zoology Junior Class Adviser University of Illinois James Millikin University Miss Ethel Parkinson. A.B.. A.M. Head of English Department English Journalism University of Illinois Columbia University Iohn W. Perkins, B.Ed., ILM. Modern History Business English Decanois Business Adviser James Millikin University I. S. N. U. University of Illinois Miss Adelaide Pease, B.S. History of Music and Harmony Chorus Mixed Glee Club A Cappella Choir James Millikin University American Conservatory of Music, Chicago Christianson Choral School Rex L. Rees Band and Orchestra Director 1937 32 THE DECANOIS, Miss Edna M. Robertson, A.B. Modern European History Thalia Adviser University of Illinois Miss Ida Shcrprio. A.B. Stenography Bookkeeping Illinois Wesleyan University Universitv of Illinois Washington University Northwestern University Miss Katherine Stadler, I-LB. English Pierrot Adviser James Millikin University Miss Helen I. Stapp, B.S. English Aristos Adviser Poetry Club Adviser Verse Choir Adviser Eastern Illinois State Teachers' Coll lege University of Illinois University of Montana University of Colorado Miss Effie M. Theobald. B.S. Home Economics McMurray College Columbia University University of Chicago University of California FACULTY Miss Lois M. Roberts, A.B. Algebra Geometry University of Illinois I. S. N. U. James Millikin University University of Chicago Russell K. Shaffer Cabinet Making Wood Work Boat Building Ohio University James Millikin University E. E. Stearns. I-LB. Modern European History James Millikin University Roy H. Taylor, B.S. Bookkeeping Observer Business Adviser University of Illinois La Salle Extension University Miss Katherine Troutmcm, B.S. Home Economics James Millikin University Columbia University I. S. N. U. 33 1937 FACULTY Miss Revarose Wallins, 1-LB.. A.M. Spanish English James Millikin University University of Illinois Ernst H. Westlund. Ph.C.. B.S.. M.S. Botany Purdue University University of VVisConsin University of Illinois Miss Catherine Wick. A.B.. M.A. Librarian University of Illinois Miss Lois I. Yoder. I-LB.. I-LM English Agora Adviser James Millikin University University of Minnesota University of Chicago Columbia Teachers' College University of Colorado Miss Velma Huff School Secretary Browlfs Business College Miss Marietta K. Weed. B.S.. M.A. English University of Iliinois F. A. White. B.Ed. Salesmanship Commercial Law Assistant Athletic Coach I. S. N. U Illinois Wesleyan Gregg College, Chicago Miss Eleanor Wyne. A.B A M French English Observer Department Adv isei Knox College University of Illinois University of Chicago Fred W. Ziese, I-LB. Civics Eureka College University of Illinois Miss Ruth Wilson School Secretary Brown's Business College 1937 34 MR. DWIGHT YORK ASSISTANT sUPERIN'rE.NDEN'r OF SCHOOLS Mr. Dwight York has been acting as assist- ant to Mr. Harris during the school year 1936 and 1937. Mr. York was superintendent of schools in Shelbyville, Illinois. l-le is working for his doctorate at the University of lllinois. Mr. York has been directly concerned with the high school in at least four projects. The first of these was accident prevention among the pupils in the Decatur schools. Early last fall special attention was directed toward safe- ty in bicycle traffic. While many of Decatur's bicycle riders attend grade and junior high schools, there are also many in the senior high school. Through home room teachers these high school students were given pamphlets containing simple rules for bicycle riders. Throughout the school year Mr. York has post- ed bulletins in the first floor corridors of the high school. These bulletins had to do with safety in driving cars. The second project which has been under' Mr. York's management is of great importance to all future students of the high school. Here- tofore, there has been too great a difference between high school and junior high school to this matter. Then these various trends and developments in the field of secondary educa- tion have been analyzed and evaluated to- gether with their implications for curriculum revision. These committees considered and studied ways of revising our high school cur- riculum to meet more effectively the needs of good citizenship. Mr. York advises no sudden nor drastic change in the school program but a continuous and gradual revision to conform to the demands of modern living and our rapid- ly changing society. This means that con- tinued study and redefining of objectives, me- thods, and curriculum material is necessary. Mr. York's fourth project was a series of ten broadcasts showing classroom and extra cur- ricular activities in the high school. These pro- grams were sent out over WIBL on Friday aft- ernoons from 2:15 to 2:45. The band and or- chestra provided the music necessary for the programs besides affording additional pleas- ure to the broadcasts. One very interesting high school program was a discussion of phys- ical education. Mr. Kintner and Miss Cruise were interviewed by Mr. York. The captains of the basketball, football, and track teams spoke briefly in reply to Mr. York's question- ing. These broadcasts have done much to in- terest the community in the Decatur High School. activities as well as some overlapping in content of . subjects taught. Mr. York is making definite progress in correlating the junior high school with the senior high school. Through committees selected from both senior and junior high schools he has become ac- quainted with the present teaching material. With the help of these teacher groups he is planning to revise, and in a few cases to replan, the courses offered. This work should result in an improved school system. Of great interest to both high school students and teachers is the work Mr. York has been doing in re- gard to the curriculum of the high school. While this project overlaps the second one somewhat, it deserves special consideration. For several years the Worth of some courses in the high school has been questioned. Many people are in favor of industrial and commercial subjects replacing classical subjects. Others feel that a much more severe classical education should be of- fered in the high school, while technical schools should be maintained for those students not expecting to enter professional work. Mr. York has met regularly with his teacher committees to study a revision of the pres- ent curriculum in the high school. The primary pur- pose of these curriculum study groups was to become familiar with what other schools are doing in regard THE DECANOIS 1937 1937 THE DECANOIS THE TEACHERS TEA On Friday afternoon, February l9, the new members of the Decatur High School faculty were entertained at a tea in the home econom- ics dining room. With theyopening of the ad- dition to the high school at 'the beginning of the second semester nine new teachers were added to the faculty. This number includes two former members of the high school faculty who have returned after an absence of several years. Miss Theobald, who took Miss Trout- man's place the first semester, has become a member of the home economics department. Mr. Westland, who taught chemistry in the high school until l927, has returned to the fac- ulty as a science instructor. The teachers new to the high school this semester are Miss Blue, Miss Cameron, Miss Weed, Miss Wallins, Miss Shapiro, Mr. Cox, and Mr. Magill. Miss Blue and Miss Cameron have been transferred from Woodrow Wilson funior High School and Cen- tennial Iunior High School respectively. Miss l Weed comes from the faculty of the Farming- ton High School. Miss Wallins, a former De- catur High School student, has finished gradu- ate work at the University of Illinois. Miss Sha- piro comes from the Bethany High School fac- ulty. Mr. Cox is from the Vandalia High School and Mr. Magill from Mounds High School. Besides the tea pictured above, all of the high school teachers were guests of the parent members of the P. T. A. at a tea held in the home economics dining room on the afternoon of Friday, April Z. This tea was unique in that it was given to honor teachers as a group. The Decatur parents in the various P. T. A. organizations set aside this first Friday in April as Teachers Day. Another social activity of the year in which all of the teachers took part was the annual Christmas party. This was held at the Sunny- side Club House on the Tuesday before Christ- mas. Miss Mary Carroll and Miss Lois Detweiler were in charge of the party. The color scheme for the dinner was silver and blue. 3 MEGA? QNQHS Q' 5 5 E53 M 9 6 5 QQ -u. Q.. , 'Fi . Ja fw ih x , X f X ,ASQ le 5 6 4, , N g ifs i 3 x Q a 2 5 Ni sn S .WW ix x 4. 2 K i x im ', 321 is? K Q52 -Q s .L 1 iii 1 1 W ' X5 X 71: 3 1 31 T75 L Shi EL? Q cLA ! i 8 SYM BOLS AN D M IAN I NGS C L A 5 5 E 5 DIVISION su:LT 0 LADDER-C LIMBING ' G L 0 B E- IZXPLORATIUN 0DAll-ITTE-CULTURE 'BOOKS-G EN ERAL KNOWLEDGE SIZNIORS MID-YEAR CLASS OFFICERS Walter Flora President Margaret Westervelt S ecretcry Helen Patterson Pcxrliclmentcrricm Marshall England Sergeant-at-Arms Robert Thompson Vice-President Virgil Kuns Treasurer Richc.-rd Sullivan Sergeant-at-Arms Clyde Neal Sergeant-at-Arms 1937 42 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Acton. Thomas Cjune Graduatel None but himself mn be his parallel. Hi-Y '34g Rotaro '34g Dance Com- mittee '373 Play Committee '36. Aitken. Cordelia Gentle in manner but resolute in artionf' Junior Chorus '34, '35g Chairman Announcement Committee '37. Bain. Iames 'ilffliutever day makes man a slave, takes half his worth away. Boone, Evelyn Is she not passing fair? High Honor Certificate '35g Honor Certificate '36g Prompter for Come Out of the Kitchen '36: , Chairman Floral Committee 37. Connard. Ruth Eveline Bid me discourse and I will en- ehant thine Ear. G. A. A. '34, '35, '36. Adams. lane Carefree, Heartfree, and singing on her way. Aristos '34, '35, Sophomore Coun- cil '34g Announcement Committee '37 Bell. 'Hershel Nothing can bring yon peace but yourself. Black. Mary Rose Flowers of all hue, and 'without thorn the rose. O. G. A. Pin and Awards. Collins, Virginia She continued steadfast. Ring and Pin Committee '37, Class Day Program '37. .1 Connard, Lily Lovell Virtue is like a rich stone, best plain set. Orchestra '34, '35, '36. THE DECANOIS 43 i MID-YEAR SENIORS Connours. Marjorie Size has an agreeablencss that fits every occasion. Le Cercle Francais '35, '36, Agora '35, '36, Tri-Y '35, '36, Treasur- er '35, President '36, Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Covert. Adelia Ieannine nfuslly celebrated for giving most arcclleut advice. Social Committee '37. Dunker. Frances Persistence roms the race. Pierrot Club '35, Honor Certificate '35, '36, Chairman Ring and Pin Committee '37. England. Marshall The rcasoas for his pofvularity are not for to sock. Come Out of the Kitchen '36, Observer '34, '35, '36, '37, Rotaro '34, '35, '36, '37, Sergeant-ab Arms '36, Mid-Year Sergeant-an Arms '36, Social Committee '37, Usher for Seventeen , Pierrot '37, Track '36. Fawcett. Leona 'Discretlou of .rpcvch is more llzrm eloquence. Davis, Mary Alice An, island of silence in a sea of voices. Dulgar, Arthur .-1 good lwart is better than all the licads in the world. Honor certificate '35, Class Day Committee '37, Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36, Mid- Ycar Dues Collector. Ellison, Bob I have a point to fI'D'Z'L'.U Rotaro '34, '35, 36, Pierrot '35, Mask and VVig '36, Verse Choir '35, '36, Treasurer '36, Poetry Club '55, '36, Secretary '36, Chess Club '35, Observer '34, '35, Observer Auditorium '35 , Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Erisman. Sam A marz'cloas znramfflo of true leadership. Ir. Council '35, Hi-Y '35, '36, Vice- president '36, Stage, Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Elchison, Sarah fl lfglzt lzcarl lives long. 44 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Fitch. Chase Flora. Walter The only reward of -virtue is virtuej Style is the dress of thoughts. W WSI WJ' to WH G f ff'fd President of Mid-Year Class '37, 15 fa be ang' Class Day Program '37, Rotaro '34, '35, Pierrot '34, '35, Mask and Wig '35, Observer '34, '35, Decanois Junior Advertising Nlan- ager '36, Football '34, '35, '36, Class Treasurer '34, Chairman ,Tunior Class '35, Mlle. Modiste '35 polkmqn, Dee Garvin. Ruth It is much easier to be critical than HHUNVUIB-YS if H llanit-acquire the to be correct. habit. Class Dance Committee '37, FOl.'beS, Glenn Gould, Lowell The reward of a thing 'well done is A jolly fellow, friendly to all. to have it. Come Out of the Kitchen '36, Floral Committee '37, Class Day Program '37. Ginder. Kathryn Greenberg. Ben I hear the sound of tapping. Tlicre's nothing like being used Class Day Program '37. to a thing. Chess Club, Sergeant-at-Arms '36, Rotaro '36, Hi-Y '36. Gould, Vivian GYGYI Nellie How ardent you are in any pursuit HA bvyifh Uiflr well able lo fake yon follow, and how easily CMI? Of hffielf-U 310197110-ff'f 'if1U G. A. A. fss, '36, Vice-President Valeclictorian '37, Honor Certificate ,353 SSCYCUUY '35S B3SkeflJ2111 ,363 '35 '36 Tumbling Auditorium '36, East , i Bay Camp Delegate '36. THE DECANOIS 45 1937 MID-YEAR SENIORS Hinton, Ia ck The an-dearing eleganre of female frie11a'sI1ip. Hi-Y '35, '36g Usher for 5'Come Out of the Kitchen '36g Ticket Committee '36. Hinton, Martha lean Completely is she mi.rt1'ess of herself. Tri-Y '34, '35, '36g Home Econom- ics Club '33, '34, '35g Social Com- mittee '37. Hooper, Virginia Oh, I'm not as good n girl as I ought to bd Aristos '353 Tri-Y '35: G. A. A. '35g Chairman Dance Committee '37. Iuqusch. Loraine L. Size was 111i.vf11ie'z'0uJ witiiout malifz'. Iol-mson, Donald To be great is to be WVl'51H1II61'.Yf00d. ' Track '35, '36. Haskell. Eva The deepest rivers flaw with the least sound. Herreid. Eunice UB1'1.H!f1lI of joy. Home Economics Club '35g Tri-Y '36g G. A. A. '36g Observer Staff '36g Social Committee '37g Verse Choir '37g Class Day Program '37. Hise. Lorena She is xpiced with variety. G. A. A. '35. '36: Tri-Y '36, '373 Class lrlay Program '37. Iohnson, Mari Iuyne fl shock of hair, a deal of wit, and a kindly heart. Iohnson. Mildred Na gain: 'without pains. Observer Staff '35g Honor Certiti- cate '35, '36g Junior Glee Club '35g Sophomore Scholasitc Com- mittee '34g Class Day Program '37. Wi 1937 46 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Iohnson, Harry King, Wayne Every woman should marry-and Uk 1'L'0d3' lH?lP T011-Y 0l'lfUf1J'-Y Hfgl-f-H no man. Kendall. Robert Young fellows will be young fellows. Curtain. Come Out of the Kitchen '36g Class Dance Committee '37g Class Day Program '37. Lichtenberger. Lennelta Who could have been sweeter? Landacre. Imogene Sincere and quiet in manner. Long. Mildred Perfection is no trifle. I at Track '35, '36g Glee Club '35, '36g Stage. Come Out of the Kitchen '36: Chairman of Property Coma mittee '361 Chairman of Athletic Committee '35. Lahners. Warren Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Forum '35, '36: Observer '35g Honor Certificate '35, '36g Track '35g Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Kuns. Virgil The secret of success is constancy to purpose. Decanois Mid-Year Co-Editorg Treas- urer Micl-Year Classy Ass't Busi- ness Manager of Come Out of the Kitchen '36g Chairman Ticket Committee '37g Class Day Program '37, McKinney. Eugene I l1az'e often regretted my speech: nmfer my szlexicef' Moore, Roy A nice man is a man of ideas, Radio Club '34, '35, Secretary '36g Chairman Class Day Committee '37g Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36. THE DECANOIS 47 MID-YEAR SENIORS Moncmteras, Christina We can sing away our cares. Glee Club '35, '36q Christmas Ves- pers '35, '36: Spring Musicale '36, A Capella Choir '35, '36g Big 12 Music Festival '36g Announce- ment Committee '37. Neuendorf. Arthur Tall, lianzlsome, and very quiet. Class Day Program '37. Nottingham, Wayne A true link in our long line of f1'ic11dsl1ijv. Stage Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Olsen, Mary Carolyn Graduating June, 1937. Patterson, Helen Not to be l1uw'icd or Confused. Mid-Year Parliamentariang Come Out of the Kitchen '363 Class Day P1'Og1'31H. Neal. Clyde All 771011 are not homeless. but some are home-less than otlmrsf' Basketball '33g Verse Choir '35, '36g Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36, Mid-Year Class Ser- geant-at-Armsg Constitutional Com- :nittee '37g Class Day Program 37. Norton, Archie IH the bright lexicon of youth there is no such word as fail. Orchestra '33, '34, '35, '36g Junior Glee Club '34, President '34g Sen- ior Glee Club '35: A Capella Choir '36g Christmas Vespers '35g '36g Come Out of the Kitchen, '36: Announcement Committee '37 5 Track '35g Class Day Program '37. Owen, Ralph He always applied lzimselff' Usher for Come Out of the Kit- chen '36. Page. Fred I nmrer care about tomorrow. Band '33. Piankcr, Herbert lfV11at man has done, man can do. Electrician, t'Come Out of the Kit- Chen '36. 48 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Penhallegon, England Talent is something but tact is everything. Come Out of the Kitchen '36g Track '36, Junior Home Room Representative '35g Class Day Program '37. Potter. Catherine An all-round athlete, not 'very tall, Earnest in work, and friendly to all. G. A. A. Sportsmanship Award '36, G.A.A. '34, '35, '36, President '36, Point Secretary '35, Sergeant-ab Arms '34g Basketball '34, '35: Volleyball '34, '35, '363 Tumbling Auditorium '34, '35, '36g East Bay Camp Delegate '35: Bowling Team '35, '36, Captain '35, '36. Reed. Virgil I graduate with pleasure. Riley, Kathryn Eileen They will rise highest who strive for the highest place. G. A. A. '35, '36. Rose. lack We know his ability. Pusey. William A friendly heart has rnany friends. Sophomore Publicity Committee '35g Artist for Tatler '35, Junior Art League '34g Christmas Art Exhibit '34g Track '35, Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Richardson. lean Patience has its rewardf Senior Glee Club '34, '35, '36, Spring Music Festival '35. '36q A Capella Choir '35, '36g Christmas Vespers '34, '35, '36, Big 12 Mu- sic Festival '36g Tri-Y '34, '35, '36. Richter. Helen Come, give me a taste of your quality. Robbins. Margaret Iecm Not graduating. Robinson, Eugene Worry little, study less- My idea of happiness. THE DECANOIS 49 MID-YEAR SENIORS Rutherford Margaret Blvs.rvd are the joy makers. Come Out of the Kitchen '36: Aristos '33, '34, Style Show '3lwg Class Day Program '37. Schaaf. Dorothy Ifl itl1 flaxcn hair on each side of hor smooth face. Observer '35, '36g Agora '34g Aris- tos '34, '35, '36g Home Economics Reporter '34g Tri-Y '34g Class Day Prograiu '37. Schmitt. Ruth I bcliow' in doing wlmt I ran. Tri-Y. '34, '35, '36. Schuman. Mary She looked .ro quiet and good, and ranzifidrd me so strongly of my airy freslz school days. G. A. A. '35, '36g Honor Certificate '14 '15 .,.. Swart. lane l.ifr'x so mnrh a run and fl jnm1v. ' Ryan. William UHF.: mind doc: wonders in the air. Hand '34, '35, '35g Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36. Russell, Allan He worked quietly, but well. Schulte. Pauline I rvomlor what she was thinking about? Honor Certificate '35, '35. Shellabarger. Myers He smiled and said, 'Don't rush me, girl.v! ' Golf '36, Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36, Class Day Com- mittee '37. Shelby. Mae Lena A good heart is worth more than gold. Come Out of the Kitchen '36. 1937 50 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Spriggs, Eleanor VVl1i11z.vey, alot reason, is the fvmalx f'l1lIidL'.,l Tri-Y '34, '35. Thompson, Robert Our actorfpopular, liaizdsome, and efeet1'1'e. Vice4President Mid-Year Classg Come Out of the Kitchen 'sag Chairman Social Committee '37: Iunior Council 'SSQ Junior Art Leafzue '34, '35g Christmas Art Exhibit '35g The Rainbow '34g Spring Art Exhibit '34. Van Hull, Mildred A sweet attractive kind of Uracef' Tri-Y '36. Vaughan, lean Many lliings, but mort of all sincere. Honor Certificate '35, ,365 Aristos T543 Spanish Club '36. Sullivan, Richard Steady, stalwart, and strong. Football '35, '36g Basketball '36g Track '36g Usher for Come Out of the Kitchen '36q Mid-Year Class Sergeant-at-Arms. fi Tefft, Maxine For ir friemz' is always a friend. Tosh, Dorothy She looked at me .Y1tdIlL'1llj','011lj' moifiug her eyes. G, A. A. '34, '35, 36, Vice-President '36: Volleyball '34, '35, '36g Bas- ketball '34, '35, '36. Trisch, Donald Vl'z'lll l'Vell! It'.r over now. Tmmmel, Corahel My lnmost thoughts do not concern you! Waggener, L. I. Character makes 'it.r own destiny. Electrician. i'Come Out of the Kit- chen '36. THE DECANOIS 51 1937 MID-YEAR SENIORS Weaver, Betty lane She sticks to her star. Westervelt, Margaret A maiden as fair 'within as Honor Certiticate '34g Sophomore wifhoutfl Council '34. Waller. Charlotte Little I care for anybody's opinion. G. A. A. '35. Walls, Vera It's her friendlinses I like. Honor Certificate ,36. White, Mary One wouIdn't 'want a. fner friendf G. A. A. '35, ,363 Volleyball '36g Tumbling '35, '36g Basketball '35 '36. Wisley, Margel I wear my hat in the house ov out as I please! G. A. A. '32, '33, '34g Volleyball '32 Basketball '33. 1 i Mid-Year Class Secretaryg High Honor Certificate '35, Honors '36g Aristos '35, President '36, Le Cercle Francais '36, Vice-President '359 Verse Choir '36, '37, Decan- Dis Staff: Tri-Y '35: Intex-society Contest Auditorium '36. Whitney, Beatrice '1The secret of success is constancy to purpose. High Honor Certificate '35, Honors AS6. Whitney, Ruth Helen A smooth and steadfast mind, Gentle thoughts and calm desires. High Honor Certificate '35, Honors '36. Wilkens, Dale His clzamctm' is surpassed by few. 52 THE DECANOIS MID-YEAR SENIORS Broadbear, Robert Keen, Vera Riggins, Vestine Sweet in rezfenge-especially Slncz-rity and friendliness please Alway,- friendly, always a friend. to women. Band '33, '34, '35, '36g Orchestra '33, '34, '35, '36. Butterworth. Doris She has an air of completeness and superiority. Class Day Committee '37. Delbridge, Edward Towering ln the conhdence of twenty- one. Football '32, '33, '34g Hi-Y '33g Mid-Year Social Committee '37. ns all. Mast. Clifford I am as sober as a judge. ' Miller. Maxine Her eyes are smiling, not shy. Come Out of the Kitchen '37 Rodgers, Iuanita Speak slowly, speak clearly. Vest. William Few have mastered an lnstrimzez so well. Band '33, '34, '35, '36: Orchestr '33, '34, '35, '36. Price, Jack Whitson. Don Sela'o1n does hi.: intelligent, speech HA friend to everyone all-ken., interrupt the szlenre. The Rainbow '33g Glee Club '34, Football '30' '31' '32' '35, '36: a Capella Choir '35, Class Day Program '37. MID-YEAR CALENDAR 1937, Friday morning in high school auditorium. A court room scene in 1946 Was Written by Arthur Dulgar and Roy Moore. Woven into the skit either by testimonies or by members called into court on various charges, were most of the members of the class. Through these testi- monies and charges members were asked to demonstrate their talents in singing, dancing, and instrumental music. lack Price and his orchestra played a number and were called back by the audience. Baccalaureate Service: lanuary 24, 1937, Sunday evening in the Central Christian church. Reverend Flewelling preached the service. His subject was Oil for Your Lamp. Commencement Exercises: Ianuary 29, 1937, Friday evening in the high school auditorium. Reverend Elmer E. Freed gave the invocation and pro- nounced the benediction. Vivian La Verne Gould gave the valedictory ad- dress, Motion Pictures as a Factor in Education, Mildred Iohnson gave the salutatory address, What Youth Wants. The class orator was Robert Thomp- son. His oration Was entitled, What Make a Man Great? Gold deltas for high scholarship were given to Vivian La Verne Gould, Mil- dred Grace Iohnson, and Warren Lahners. Honors in scholarship Were given to Evelyn Boone, Marjorie Mae Connours, Donna lean Vaughan, Margaret Rose Westervelt, Elsie Beatrice Whitney, and Ruth Helen Whitney. COMMITTEES OF THE MID-YEAR CLASS Class Day: Ianuary 22, Floral Committee Evelyn Boone Glenn Forbes Clara Fryman Social Committee Robert Thompson Edward Delbridge Alelia Covert Rex Young Marshall England lean Hinton Richard Sullivan Eunice Herrid Play Committee fTicketD Virgil Kuns Robert Ellison Enqland Penhallegon Arthur Dulgar lack Hinton Class Day Committee Roy Moore Mary Olsen Meyers Shellabarger Doris Butterworth Arthur Dulgar Announcement Committee Cordelia Aitken Warren Lahners William Vest Archie Norton Donald Trisch Martha lane Adams Christiana Monanteras Play Committee fPropertiesJ Wayne King Clyde Neal Mildred Iohnson Tom Acton Glenn Forbes Ring and Pin Committee Lorena Hise Frances Dunker Mary Olsen Virginia Collins THE DECANOIS 1937 53 IUNE CLASS OFFICERS Sidney Rotz William White President Vice-President Elizabeth Hawkins Lee Moorehead SGCYGYCITY Treasurer Clarence Kalins Victor Walters Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-at-Arms COMMITTEES OF THE IUNE SENIOR CLASS Social Committee William White, Martin Loeb, Dorothy Allen, Lois Mackey, Mary Ann Ball, Iames Weath- erford. Floral Committee Mary Louise Rose, Dudley Davidson, Doro- thy Kuhns, Suzanne Stivers, Fritz Woyna. Scholarship Committee Annie Harp, Richard Foster, Mary lane Ives. Announcement Committee Ruth Yakel, Helen Warnack, Robert Kruzan. Play Committee Nancy Stookey, Shirley Cornick, Marshall Campbell. Cap and Gown Committee Barbara Lyon, Ioy Leonard, Donald Wilson. Ring and Pin Committee Barbara Morey, Frances lane Carey, Shirley Cornick. 1937 54 THE DECANOIS IUNE SENIORS Dorothy Allen Sim is pretty io walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant foo, to think on. Aristos '35, '36g Thalia '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '35, '36g A Cap- pella Choir '36, '37: Mlle Moe diste '35g La Alianza Espanola '36, Observer '35g Honor Certifi- cate '353 Silver Delta '36, Decan- ois '37. Eleanor Allsup True cloqnclxrc !'0llSl'SfS in .saying only what is 1zece.vsa1'y. Christmas Art Exhibit '35, '36, Sbring Art Exhibit '36, '37, ,lu- nior Art League '36, '37. Wilbur A. Ammcmn Ir. The only 'way to haw a friena' is to be one. Baml '35, '36, '37, Orchestra '35, '36, '37. Opal Atwood F1'ic1ul.vl1ip is the highest degree of fzcrfcciiou in. society. 1 mi-1 ll. .X. A. 34, 35, 36. Maurice Bafford l'n1 sure rarc is an cnrmy of life. Baud '35, '36, '37g Orchestra '35, '36, '37, Band and Orchestra An- nual Concert '35, '36, '37, Special Orchestras '35, '36, '373 Sym- phony in Brass '37g Hi-Y '36, '37. William Adams The rule of my Iifc is to make buszncss a pleasure and pleasure my b1l.YllICSS. llonor Certificate '36, Senior Dues Collector '37. Iune Alwood Fun words slzc rooster, But has her quiet fun. Junior Glee Club '34, '35, '35, '37. Vewboow Helen Mariorie Ashley Wz'scIy ana' slofvg they ,stumble that run fast. Pierrot '34g Agora '34, '35: Junior Glee Club '35g Senior Glee Club '36g Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Honor Certificate '36, Review Story Contest '36. Iohn Auer rrWllGf'5 the use of wor1'yi11z7j it 1lE Z'L'l' was rcorth rul1i1c. Virginia Babcock A good drcerful companion is worth gold. Junior Glee Club '36g Senior Glee Club '36, '37g Tri-Y '36, '37, Pierrot '36, 55 1937 IUNE SENIORS Mary Ann 41:36, Zellah Barrow H1 1,m.e U JMU, with room for Her tlmuglzts and her condurt are every joy. Orchestra '35, Home Economics Club '35: Class scholarship Com- mittee '36g Spring Style Show '36, lack Barnes Br silfnt und .mfr--Jilvlzcc l1c':'z'r bc'M'ay,v you, Mary Be I-Irv' tlmuglzx are e1'L'rl'0d higrlz, Scared in ilu' l.vari' of r0111'!csj'. Agora '35, '37, La Alianza Espan- ola '36: Verse Choir '36, Pierrot '35. '36: Mask and VVig '36. Hilbert O. Bell HC trndyed along lll1l?1lUTU1-IZ!! what lm .voug'lV, And r1'llistlf'd as llc wclzt for twin! of tlmuglitf' Juni r ,Xrt Leagve '3S. '57, Spring Art Exhilrt '35, '36, Christmas Art Exhibit '35, '33, Chess Club '37, Mary Virginia Bowers I lmw' always ffrz'fm'red flw sznzuy xide, and have tried to put other.: there. Observer '36, '37, Agora '36, '37, Le Cercle Francais '37. hers alone. Ray Barthelemy Tl1cxe are flle rinres that fry mc1z's souls. Sarcrh Bean .Yr'2'cl' idlr' a ll'lOl11l'llf, bu! flzriffy and tlzouglztful of 0fllL'1'.Y.U Pier-rot '35, '36, Verse Choir '35, '33: l.a Alianra Espanola '36, Mask and VVig '36, Agora '36, '37, Lloyd Blankenship l7011't spvak to me of imp0.vx1bzl1t1es. Virginia Bopp 'Tis better to be small curl xliizw. Than to be big and fast 41 sl14uz'0fsf. Observer '35, '36, '37, Agora '35. '36, '37, Senior Glee Club '36, A Capella Choir '36, '37: Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Spring Musical '36, '37, Sweetl'1earts '37: Hon- or Certificate '35. '361 Review Story Contest '36, 1937 56 IUNE SENIORS Dorothy Brown lVe meet tlzec like a pleasant tlrouglzt, l'Vl1,e11 surlr are T6l'll11fE'd.U Ellen Bull ard A silent 11atu1'e eo11eeali11g a wa1'111tl1 of true f1'lC1l!1.YI11.P.U A1-istos '35, '36, '37, G. A. A. '36g Tri-Y '37g Chess Club '37. Fred Burgeit We grant althougl: he has mzzeh wit, U He is 'very slzy of using it. Oliver Burnette some a man. '36, '37, Orchestra '36, 37. Edwin Busch spirit in doing rau11tesx'es. chestra Concert '36, 37. lt is a great plague to be too hand- Belleville, Illinoisg Football '35, '36, '37g Track '35, '36, '37g Band '35, Marie Brink Life is not so slzort but that she always has time 0110111111 for e0urte.vy. Class Program Committee '353 Aris- tos '36. '37: Observer 236, '37g Style Show '36: High Honor Cer- tiflcate '35, 'J6g Snvex' Delta '36. Roberta Broyles Sha k1lI7'ZUJ how to smile and uses this k11owIedge. .J J J Urfiwwfw Robert Burdick A man after his own l1ea1't. Hi-Y '35, '36, '57, Hugh Burton A 1111111 of 111a1'k. Robert Campbell The best-e011dz'tz'aned and ll1I7E'L'GVlf'd 'rl UTf'0kL' 0110 W101 11'71!7 and found 111yself j'a11101rs. Band '36, 373 Annual Band and O1-A Football '362 B?1SkCfl121ll '36, 37- THE DECANOIS 1937 57 W IUNE SENIORS Marshall Campbell A lion among ladies is a dreadful thing. Hi-Y '35, '35, '37, Rotaro '35, '36, '37, Pierrot '35, '36g Mask and VVigr '36, Debate '36, Track '36g Radio Club '35, '37g Honor Cer- tificate '35g Intersociety Contest '35, '3Sg lntersociety Banquet Committee '36. Thomas Campbell Iii this fvorld a man must either be an aiwil or hammerj I prefer the latter. Frances lane Carey The dz'si1'e to please e'z'c1'ytl1i11g lI!1'Z'lll!l eyes svoms inborn in this maiden. Class Social Committee '34, '35, Class Representative '34, '35g ,lu- nior Council '35, '36g Ring and Pin Committee '35, '36, '37g Pier- rot '35, Tlialia '36. '37: Aristos '35. '36, '37g La Alianza Espan- ola '36g Honor Certificate '35, '36. Virginia Alice Casey Silom'e is more eloquent than words. Junior Clee Club '35. Mary Ellen Childress Thr friendly have fi'ir'11ds. fa Linden Campbell Be merry if you aw: wise. Junior Glee Club '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '36, '37g A Capella Choir '37g Spring Musical '35, '36, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Easter Sunrise Service '35, '36, 'ASNV6Stl'lCZlI'tS '37. Paul Campbell Fortune favors the bold. Wayne Campbell Determined lo settle down and grow up with thc country. Football '34, '35g Track '343 Hi-Y '34, '35, '36. Dorothy Dean Ccxhen Her smile is the kind that 116'7!l, 'l' wears ojff' Tri-Y '35, Aristos '35, '35g Pierrot '35, Thalia '36q Growing Pains '36, High Honor Certificate '35g Honor Certificate '36, Silver Delta '36. Rex Chappel The ft'o1'Id's great men have not commonly becn great scholars either. Cheer Leader '33, '34, '35g Junior Art League '36, '37. 1937 58 rife IUNE SENIORS Helen Churchill '24 cheerful disjrositiong a friendly smile for all. Sophomore Council '35g Tri-Y '35, '36, Eva Lee Clayton Is she quiet and dcmurc? Maybe, dan't be too sure. Home Economics Club '34g Style Show '36, Lucille Cline She takes a full share of life's supply of happiness. Mildred Cochrell To know haw to hide one's ability is great skill. Honor Certificate ,353 Silver Delta '36. Iecxnette Cooper The girl who has the spank to think and art for herself. Aristos '35q Orchestra '35g Band and Orchestra Concert '35g Junior Glee Club '36g Christmas Vespers '36g Bowling Team '36, '37g High Honor Certificate '35g Honor Cer- titicate '36. Ruth E. Clark Life without laughing is a dreary blank. Tri-Y '35, '36, '37. Iames Coberly His mouth was made to talk with. Junior Glee Club '35g Senior Glee Club '35, '36, '37g A Capella Choir '35, '36, '37: Christmas Ves- pers '35, '361 Spring Musical '36: Class Athletic Committee '36: Sweethearts '37. - Pauline Cole Simplicity is any zzraet Wzedimn between foo min-li and too little. L. C. Collins IIHDTL' mneh easier his work would be if he put forth as much. effort trying to improve as trying to find e.1'rusfs. Edwin T. Cooke Better waste your wit than lose a friend Track '34, '55, '36g Football '35: Hi-Y '35, THE DECANOIS 59 1937 IUNE SENIORS Lucille Coover A friendly heart has niany friends. Chester Crockett He talks too little and thinks too much. La Verne Cummins Vin on the best terms -with myself. Chess Club. leon Marie Cushing Her nmdest looks the cottage Hllflllf adorn. Dudley Davidson A self-madc' man? Yes, and he 'ZU01'K,1'1.P.Y his creator. Senior Glee Club '34, '35, '36, '37g A Capella Choir '35, '36, '37q lVIlle. lVlmliste '35g Thalia '37g Junior Council '35g Class Dues Collector '37: Class Floral Com- mit'ee '37: HSeveuteen '36. Shirley Cornick Her words are bondsg her lozfe sincere and her thoughts immaculate. Observer '35, '36, '37g Aristos '35, '36g Mask and Wig '36g Thalia. '36, Big Twelve Dramatic Read- ing '359 Soul Vibrations '36g Growing Pains '36q 'fSeventeen '36g Debate '36, '37. Le Roy Crum I am a man and nothing that concerns a man do I consider unimportant. Football '34, '35, '36g Track '37. Winona Curtis She has the tribune of perfect .vtarrinesx 'which makes all men astronomers. Phyllis Dcrrland Great l'l1f0llgl1f.Y came from the heart. Clement F. Davis Always striving lo do better. 1937 60 THE DECANOIS IUNE SENIORS Dorothy Dawson In her tongue is the law of kindness. Sophomore Council '35g Sophomore Recreational Committee '35. Helen Margaret Dawson Her ways are ways of pleasantnessf' A Capella Choir '35, '36, '373 Sweethearts '37, Spring Musi- cal '36g Big Twelve Festival '36g Aristos '35, '36, '37g Thalia '35, '36, '37g Silver Delta '36g Grow- ing Pains '36g Seventeen '36. William Dearth Sit astride the would instead of having the 'world astvide you. Basketball '35, '36g Football. Manuel De Frates I donft think niurh of a 'man who is not 'wiser today than he was yesterday. Maxine Deister A nickname is the hardest stone a devil can throw. Tri-Y, Aristos. lack Davis Take e'Uerybody's advice, than do as you please. Sophomore Council '35g Class Treas- urer '35q Class Dues Collector '35, '363 Booster Badge Committee: Forum '36g Honor Certificate '36g Decanois '37. Roland Dawson His mind is his kingdom and his will is his law. Senior Glee Club '36, '37. Mary Ruth Day She is bright from obscurity and her shine will never rub off. Stanley De lanes I favor a good time. Maurice Denbo A man should pass part of his time with laughter. THE DECANOIS 61 1937 IUNE SENIORS Dorothy Dennis quiet :ray but brightest tlI0llgl1f. Clirisinws .Xrt lixhibit '34g Spring Art Exhibit '35. Delores Dickson The joy of life is ll L'l'lZ'g ff. G. A. A. '34, '35, Tri-Y '37, Ralph Dilley Ir. His .vpeeelr d1'sgf1zf.ves lzfs tl1ougl1t,v. Football '35, Truck '37. Helen Draper nllyllfll lore and .vlrill work togellzer on flze stage, tllcir results a masturpx'eee. Growing Pains '36, Seventeen '36g Sweethearts '37Q Junior Glee Club '36g Senior Glee Club '37g Thalia '36, '37g Pierrnt '35, Aristos '36, Observer '36, 375 Honor Certificate '35, '36. Earl Dreasher Heir a maffx man, indeed. Iames Dickinson Unhappy if he does not have some work on lza11d. Pierrot '35g Decanois Booster '35g Junior Glee Club '35q Senior Clos Club '36, '37, A Capella Choir '37g Christmas Vespers '35, '36g Easter Sunrise Service '35g Tha- lia '36, '37, Observer, '36, '373 Class Athletic Committee '36. Alfred Diller He can keep up his end of the a1'g1m1c11t. Rotzlru '35, '36, '37g Deczmois '37, Fay Douglas IVF scarcely knew you, yet we liked you. ,lunior Cleo Club '37. William Draper SOI11t'ffHl!'.V I .vit and tlzlnkg Somr'timc'.v I just sit. Rutaro '37, Class Dues Collector '37, Usher Mid-Year COl'llH'lCllCC1TlCYlt '37. Constance Dunne To I we yourself in the best :ray will always please ez'e1'yU11e. 1937 62 IUNE SENIORS Robert Drobisch Af last I'll grad1rat1'. Naomi Edwards A silent 11l1tll1'L' L'0llCC!1lI'1lg ri 'Z6l'tl'l'111flli of true fr1'endxlzip. C. A. A. '369 Senior Glee Club '35, '36, '37, A Capella Choir '37: Christmas Vespers '36, '37g Spring Musical '36, '37g Sweethearts '37. Gladys L. Ehrhart A real girl-11 friend to all. Lawrence Engle Ir. His u11c',rtingui.fl1able launlltcr slzalccs the .sk1'e.v. Band '34, '35, '36, '37, Orchestra '35, '36, '37g Special Orchestras '35, '36, '37g Symphony in Brass '36, '37g Band and Orchestra Con- cert '35, '36 37. 7 Hlllcu of few words are the best 1llE'1l.U Max Fisher Honor Certificate '36, Sarah Iane Ebaugh Good i-Ompmty and good disvoizrsc are llze very silzows of 2'f1'tue. Observer '35, '36, '37, A Capel':i '35. '36, '37: Sweetl1earts '37, Thalizi '36, '37. Dorothy Eberhart She has the ability to arouse emotfolzs in one. Junior Art League '36, '37, Christ- mas .Xrt Exhibit '36, '37g Spring Art Exhibit '36, '37g Honor Cer- tificate '36. Virginia Erisman HC0lIflil11lUll-V Sf1ilij'l'lll7'l'l'flI!'l' men 01' styles I anet Evans Blessed be the tongue that speaks no ill, 'wlzose words are always true. Orchestra '34, '35, '36, '37, Annual Band and Orchestra Concert '35, '36, '37: Special Orchestra '35, '36. '37, Agora '36, '37g Observer '35, '36, '37, Assistant Observer Edit' 01 '37 Ruby Fender Uy'lIE'1'l .S' language in lim' cyc, licr vlzeek, her lips. THE DECANOIS 63 1937 IUNE SENIORS Clara Flesch Virtue is bold, and goodness never fearful. Ruth Flynn Shc's neat and sweet From head to feet And we all love her. Senior Glee Club '35, '36, A Cap- pella Choir '35, '36, '37g Madrigal Choir '37, Spring Musical '36g Sweethearts '37, Tri-Y '35. '36g American Legion Poppy Poster Contest '36: High Honor Certifi- cate '35, Aristos '37. Mary Friend Be good sweet maid: let those who will be frl1'olo1rs. Robert C. Fox Fl1'a'tation is attention rvitlzozlt attention. Band '35. '36, '37, Orchestra '35, '36, '373 Student Band Leader '37g Special Orchestra '35, '36, Clara Fryman Reserve, yon are the 'very soul of her. Home Economics Club '35. Richard Flynn With patient lnattention hear him pratef' Band '36, '37g Orchestra '373 Ro- taro '35: Le Cercle Francais '35, Track '35g Sophomore Council '35, Hi-Y '35, '36, '37q Junior Glee Club '35, Senior Glee Club '36, A Capella Choir '36, '37s Clyde Foster There is no labor or dramatic display in his lC11dE1'Jl1if'.H Richard Holmes Foster Knowledge ls power. Thalia '36, '37g Growing Pains as '36g Seventeen '36, Forum '36, '37g Inter-Society Contest '35, '36, Class President '36, A Capella Choir '37, Sweethearts '37g Sil- ver Delta '36. '37: Brass Choir '36, '37. Katherine Foster A good heart is good, but a big heart is better. TriAY '37. Karl Galambock We cannot all be masters. Junior Glee Club '34, Senior Glee Club '35, '36, A Capella Choir '37g Hi-Y '35, 1937 64 IUNE SENICRS Marlene Gcxlkdx Sfwcel1 is the index of the mind. Lester R. Gurfoot Every inch a man. Observer Editorial Staff. Iohn Gentry Blank actions are the best interpre- ters of their thoughts. Edylene Gilly A small bundle-gobs of fun. Junior Art League '35, '36, '37, Aristos '35, '36, '37, Humorous Reading Contest '36, Thalia '36, '37, Seventeen '36, Tri-Y '35, '36. Gertrude Gollnick Her air, her ma1uzer.r, all who saw admired, Cazirteozcs though gay, and gentle though retired. Junior Glee Club '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '36, '37, Christmas Ves- pers '35, '36, Sweethearts '37, Honor Certificate '35, '36, Aristos '36, '37, Decanois Staff '37. Iames Galligcm My tongue witlziu my lifts I rein For who talks mud: must talk in rain. .ff lack Garver A well liked fellow. Hi-Y '34, Rotaro '34, Track '35. William Garvin He says that musie and women should never be dated. A Capella Choir '36, '37, Mlle. Modisteu '35, Sweethearts '37, Boys' Double Quartette '36, '37, Klaflrigal Singers '36, '37, Spring Concert '35, '36, '37, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Forum '35, Bloomington Music Festival. Rosemary Glosser A merry heart goes twice the 'way that tires a sad one. Aristos '35. Louis Donald Good I look on the past with pleasure. 65 1937 IUNE SENIORS Maxine Goldsmith ClLee1'fzzIncss is the produet of an open mind and heart. Tri-Y '36, '37. Everett Goodwin Au example of jest and youthful jollityf' Band '35, '36. '37. Helen Graczyk Hers is a vlzaraeter that eau fvitlrstulzd any test. M ' if He etta Good tudy is o :ary tlzingg I dowft do 'it 11mel1. Aristos '35. '36, '37g Pierrot '351 Thalia '36, '37g Junior Class Pro- gram COlTl1TllltCS '36g Silver Delta '36: Honor Certificate '35, '36. Harlan Gritton He hesitates but little. Band '34, '35g Orchestra '34, '3S: Glee Club Concert: Band and Or- chestra Concert '34. Thelma Greer To all hm' smiles extend And never oufe offend. G. A. A. '34, '35. Elizabeth Gorman Underneath her quietness lies true .s'z'11cer1'ty. Charles Graham He is nvzvm- less at Iez's1z1'e than when at leisure. Rotaro '35, '36, '37g Hi-Y '35, '36, '37: Chess Club '36g Magazine Campaign '35, '36, Irene Griffin An ounce of 1111-PHI is :worth a pound of sorrou'. Iane Gullett Good lmmor only teaches charms to last. Le Cercle Francais '35. '361 Pierrot '35, '36g Mask and Wig '36g Hon- or Fertifxcate '35: High Honor Certificate 'SGQ Observer '37. 1937 66 THE DECANOIS IUNE SENIORS Marian Grove She has obtained knowledge and skill and is letting others light fll!?1'1 C!1l1dlCS from them. Typing' Team '36, Observer '36: Tri-Y '35, ,36. '37g Library Staff '36: Decanois Typist '37. Vivian Irna Hague A Good rheerfnl companion is worth gold. Junior Glee Club '35, '36: Senior Glee Club '35, '36g Christmas Vesl pers '36: A Caupella Choir '37q 'iSwr'etliearts '37. Margaret Hand Wlzatez'e1' is 'worth doing at all Is worth doing well. Junior Glee Club '35, '36g Senior Glee Club '36, '37g A Capella Choir '37g Christmas Vespers '35, '36: Honor Certificate '35, '36. Evelyn Hanley The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Annie M. Harp They whom truth and wisdom lead Can gather honey from a weed. Aristos '35, '36, '37: Junior Glee Club '35, Senior Glee Club '36, A Capella Choir '36, '37 Sweet- hearts '37g Thalia '36, '37, High Honor Certificate '35, '36: Silver Delta '36, Tri-Y '35, '36g Decanois '36, '37. Iudd Gustin His world consists of fun and laughter. llotaro '34, '35, '36, '37g IILEK '36, '37g Chess Club '36, '37. Roberta Hammcm They have measured many a mile To tread a measure with yon. Junior Glee Club '35, Orientation Committee '35g Junior Art League '36, '37g Spring Art Exhibit '36, '37, Decorating Committee for Junior-Senior Prom '36. Natt Hammer The man that loves and laughs must snre do well. Tennis '363 Sweethearts '37g Dec- anois '37. Helen M. Hansen She says little, but leaves one wonderingg therefore she is charming. Honor Certificateg High Honor Cer- tificate. Elsie M. Harlan Herc's a girl with a heart and a smile, That makes the burdens of life worth while. G. A. A. '35, '35, '37g Honor Cer- tificate '35: Verse Choir '36, '37, 67 1937 JUNE sEN1ons Cula Harrison One can never forget such auburn rnrls as these. Martha Hayes There is nothing like fun, is there? Tri-Y '34, '35, '36, Pierrot '34, '35, Le Cercle Francais '34, '35, Dec- orating Committee Junior-Senior Prom '36. Elizabeth Hawkins In youth and beauty wisdom is but rare. Class Secretary '36, '37, Aristos '35, '36, '37, Thalia '36, '37, Pierrot '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '35, '36, A Cappella Choir '36, '37Z Vcspers '35, '36, High Honor Cer- tificate '36, '37, Sweethearts '37, lack Hewitt He does nothing the common way. Pierrot '35, Soul Vibrations '36, Mask and VVig '36, Glee Club '36, Vespers '35, '36, Thalia '36, '37. Ruth Hoggard An honest heart bosxesses a kingdom. , Le Cercle Francais '35, Honor Cer nacm iss, faqs, G. A. A. '36, Soul .Vibrations '36. Merilyn Helmbacher She docs nothing that .reams trite. Shumway High School, G. A. A. '34, '35, '36, '37, Cheer Leader '35. '36, Basketball '34, '35, '36, Class Plays '34, '35, '36, Class Secre' tary '36. Dorothy Hays She has a tear for fifty and a hand for melting vlizzrityf' Norman Hendrian As true as steel. Charles Irvin Hickman I graduate with pleasure, not honors. Chess Club '35, '36. .- Beatrice Himstead Politeness is worth nmch and costs H E lime. G. A1 lA. '35, Spring Art Exhibit '35, '36, Christmas Art Exhibit '34, '35, Observer '36, '37. 1937 68 IUNE SENIORS Sarah Hinton A lorely lady garmenteol in the liglzt from her own beauty. Junior Art League '35, '36g Art In- stitute Tea '35: Spring Art Ex- hibit '35, '36g Christmas Art Ex- hibit '35, '363 Aristos '35, '361 High Honor '35, '36g Decoration Committee for Junior-Senior Prom '36, Decanois Snapshot Editor '37. Aline Holderby No :uCfe.r.t is attained without effort. Tri-Y '35, '36: Pierrot '35, '36g Ju- nior Glee Club '35, '36. Mariorie Hoover Ullmlorvcd with the grace all women de.vi-re. G. A. A. '36g Class Social Commit- tee '35, '36g Honor Certificate '35, '36g Junior Art League '37: Christmas .Xrt Exhibit '36. Barbara Huston A very brfgfht lassie, we lzazfe lzere, A yay romoyer of joy and cheer. Tri-Y '34. '35. '36, '37g Christmas Art Exhibit '34. Edna Blanche Inman Of all her pleasant gifts, izerltaps the best is lzappinessf' Honor Certificate '36g Agora '37. Martin Hill I attend to the busifzess of other people having lost my own. Senior Glee Club '35, '36g A Cap- pella Choir '35, '36, '37, Madrigal Singers '36, '37g Boys' Double Quartet '36, '37g Christmas Vesa pers '35, '36, lille, BIodiste '35g Sweethearts '37: Thalia '36, '37g Seventeen '36, Richard H. Howe My graduation is a happy accident. Football '34g Track '35g Hi-Y '34, '35g Cheerleader '33: Class Dues Collector '35, Class Day Program '37. William Howenstine The l1a11pine.vs of men consists in life and life is in labor. Assistant Editor of the Observer '36g Co-editor of the Observer '37. Rosetta Mae Hyman Sl1e's the kind of a girl we like to know. Le Cercle Francais '35, '36, '37g Junior Glee Club '35: Christmas Vespers '35: Tri-Y '35, '36, '37g Honor Certificate '36. Mary lane Ives There is no substitute for thorough going, ardent, and .vz'ncere, earnestncssf' Mlle. Modiste '35g Silver Delta '36, High Honor Certificate '35, '36g Junior Council '36g Le Cercle Francais '35, '36, Class Scholastic Committee '37, A Capella Choir '36, '37, Sweethearts '373 De- canois Junior Editor '36g Decan- ois Photograph liclitor '37. THE DECANOIS 69 1937 IUNE SENIORS Hildegard I eschawitz Winifred E. Iohnson Her 'vocation is to serve others. By sports like these are all her Betty Mae Iones And not a vanity is given in vain. Aristos '35, Sophomore Council '35, Booster Button Committee '35, Junior Glee Club '35, Magazine Steering Committee '35, '36, High Honor Certificate '36, Silver Del- ta '36, Decanois '37. Helen Iones Great thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet. Sophomore Council '34, '35, Tatler Staff '34, '35, Observer Reporter '34, '35, '36, Observer News Ed- itor '36, '37, Shorthand Team '36, Honor Certificate '35, '36. Margaret Iones A common name but a most uncommon girl. O. A. A. '35, '36, Observer '37. Clarence Kczlins So much can one man do That does bath act and know. Class President '34, '35, Class Ser- geant-at-Arms '35, '36, '37, Foot- ball '34, Athletic Manager '34, - '35, '36, '37, Hi-Y '35, Hi-Y Camp '35, Track '35, Observer '35, '36. cares beguiledf' G. A. A. '35, '36, '37, Captain Bowl- ing Team '37, Captain Volley Ball Team '36, '37. Mario ie Iohnson Wise to resolve, and patient to perform. Junior Glee Club '35, '36, A Cap- pella Choir '36, '37, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Honor Certificate '36, Sweethearts '37. Adcxlene Iohnson She jfrowns at pleasure and smiles in pain. Maria Kcirelas Music is the language of her soulp Jazz is its profanity. Glee Club '34, '35, A Capella Choir '35, '36, '37, Mlle. Modiste '35, Madrigal Singers '36, '37, All State Chorus '35, Big Twelve '36, '37, Sweethearts '37, Thalia '36, '37. Violet Kallhrier In worth, not size, her value lies. Tumbling '35, '36, Basketball '35, ,seg G. A. A. '35, '36, '37. 1937 70 IUNE SENIORS Cecelia Mary Karloski She that hath knowledge, :pareth her words. High Honor '35, '36g Silver Delta '36g Library Staff '36, '37. Nita Rae Kelly M'ag1zificen.t spectacle of human happiness. Aristos '34, ,355 Class Social Com- mittee '34, Poetry Club '35, Verse Choir '35. Robert Kiefer A true friend and forever a friend. Band '35, '36, '37, Orchestra '37, Symphony in Brass '36, 37, Spe- cial Orchestra '36, '37. Violet Klinghoffer A merry heart maketh a cheery Co1l11.te1zanee. Honor Certificate '36. Paul Koslofski He fhalfyfht H5 a .vafle though he felt as a man. Honor Certificate '35g High Honor Certificate '36g Silver Delta '36. Otto C. Keil, Ir. I dare do all that may become a man. l'Vho dares no more is nuns. Pierrot '34, '35g Forum '34, '35, Radio Club '34, '35g t'Mlle. Mo- rlisteu '35: Christmas Vespers '35, '36: Debate Club '35, '36, '37g A Capella Choir '36, '37g Thalia ,36, '37: Growing Pains '36, Decan- ois Sports Editor '37, Forest Kirby Fm not afraid to take a L'1iHl1L'6'.U Rhoda Knuth Persuasion tifvs her tongue wheue'er she talks. Walter H. I. Kopetz HSflId1.0'Ll.T of ease and fond of simple things. Dorothy Kuhns True to her work, her word, and her friends. - Agora '35, '37, Senior Floral Corn- mitteeg A Capella Choir '37, Sweethearts '37, THE DECANOIS 71 1937 3? - J IUNE NIORS y Lanier f'Sile11c'e is golden. Lynn Landers Tlz1's man ills us with efwyf' Track ,J-1, '35: Basketball '35g Foot- ball '34, '3h. '36, loy Leonard Kind lzere is llafvfviness that makes all tlzc 'world gay. Pierrot '35: Class Vice-president '35g f'laSs Parliamentarian '36g Library Staff '363 Agora ,375 Thalia '37g A Capella Choir '373 Sweet- hearts '37: Decanois '37. lack Lee Lewis As a man, so is his speech. Decanois Poster Artist '37g Observer Movie Artist: Christmas 1936 Art Exhibit: Spring 1937 Art Exhibit the Art Institute. Margaret Lewis One is lmlma' to like her. Home Economics Club. Boyd Larson Nothing is more simple than great- 1zess,' indeed to be simple is to be Went. Decanois '37. William Lauber C011ientmvnt is wit. Dale Lawler The C!l1IfI.0ll3 seldom make an error. Clara Lichlenberger A still tongue makes a wise lived. Beulah Lichienberger Sl1e's gay, sfzwef, pretty, and alloyclllel' bf :v1'fclri1xg. 1937 72 THE DECANOIS l l IUNE SENIORS Ruth Lichtenberger They are never alone that are accompanied with noble thoughts. Class Dues Collector '35, '36, Hon- or Certificate '35, High Honor Certificate '36, Sophomore Repre- sentative '35. Nixola Lippincott She that is slow to anger is better than the mighty. Martin Loeb If fame comes after death, I'm in no hurry for it. fur wwf 7 ! OVVU weld Marion McDonald This happy laugh, this happy smile, Are necessary for a 'world -worth while. Walter McKinley Men of humor are nzen of genius. Band '35, '36, '37, Orchestra '35, '36, '37, Special Orchestra '37. I. Edgar Livingston His thoughts have a high aint, though they dwell in the vale of a humble heart. Rotaro '35, '36, Track '35, Football '35, '36, High Honor Certificate '35, Silver Delta '36, Lincoln Es- say Contest '37. Elizabeth Lyon A tender lzeartg a will inflexible. Tri-Y '34, Home Economics Club '34, '35, Faculty Tea '35, Poetry Club '36. Barbara Lyon A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, And most divinely fair. Observer '35, '36, '37, Exchange Ed- itor '37, Aristos '35, '36, '37, Le Cercle Francais '35, Observer Auditorium '35, Intersociety Ban- quet '36, Class Ring and Pin Committee '36, '37, Glee Club '35, '36, A Cappella Choir '36, '37, Sweethearts '37. Benton Lyile A lurlry man is always em'ied. Ioda McGaughey We live in deeds, not years, In thoughts, not breaths. Agora '35, '36, '37, Junior Repre- sentative '36, Honor Certificate '35, '36, High Honor Certificate '36, Glee Club '35, '37, Sweet- hearts '37, Junior Art League '37, Decanois '36, '37. THE DECANOIS 73 1937 IUNE SENIORS Lois Mackey Charms strike the sight but merit wins the soul. Honor Certificate ,353 High Honor Certificate '36g Silver Delta '36g Le Cercle Francais '34, '35, '36: Social Committee Senior Class. Betty Magee Always friendly and good natnifedf' Tri-Y '35, '36. Maxine Mallinson A quiet manner oft covers a like- able girl. Shirley Marlin The social smile, the sympathetic Year. Le Cercle Francais '37. Nina Mathis A quiet young body, dependable and reliable. Tri-Y Lewis Madia So I wish, so I eommandf' Huberi Magill A faultless body and a blameless mind. Thalia '36, '37, Forum l35, '36, '37g Chess Club '35, '36, '37g Pierrot '35, '36g Observer Sports Editor '36, '37g Senior Glee Club '36, '37g A Capella Choir '37g Sweet- hearts '37g Growing Pains '36g Class Sergeant-at-Arms '36. Herman Marchisello A mere whiff of a boy. Rex Marshall He may be personally defeated, but his principles Helier. Richard Mayberry .Yot by years but by disposition is wisdom arqzriredf' 1937 74 IUNE SENIORS Edward H. Meixner Brass shines from use, so does a man. Wilma Mohr Her smile is sweetened by her gravity. Aristos '36, Home Economics Club. Robert Moore Spoken like a man. Norma Morenz I nfislt you all the jay that you can wish. G. A. A. '35, Orchestra '34, '35, '36, '37, Annual Band and Orches- tra Concert '35, '36, '37, Special Orchestras '35, '36, '37, D. H. S. Dance Orchestra '36, '37, Observ- er '36, '37, Honor Certilicate '35. Barbara Morey She is the most learned of the fair, and most fair of the learned. Le Cercle Francais '34, '35, Senior Glee Club '35, '36, A Cappella Choir '36, '37, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Sweethearts '37g Thalia '36, Silver Delta '36g I. H. S. P. A. '36, Ring and Pin Com- mittee '35, '36, '37, Decanois Editor. U Frances B. Moore Those about her, from her, shall read the perfect Quays of honor, Mary Molloy How z'iutoriou.s is silence. Snyder Moore They will rise highest who strive for the higllest place. Lee C. Moorehead He keeps good arts in our memory by refreshirtg them with new. Class Treasurer '36, '37, Track '36, '37, Observer Business Manager '35, '36, '37, Senior Glee Club '35, '36, Thalia '36, '37, A Cappella Choir '37, Seventeen '36, Soul Vibrations '36. Rotaro '35, '36, '27 H'X '3 37 r .,i-' 6,.. Wilberl Morenz One of fmod L'0ll1f'G11y is good. 75 1937 IUNE SENIORS Lucille A. Morgan She treats ezicryone with friendli- ness and injures no one. G. A. A. '34, Junior Glee Club '35, '36g Senior Glee Club '37. Richard Morris A born gentleman and scholar. Forum '35, '36g Thalia '36, '37, Growing Pains '36g Junior Council '35, '36g Football '36, Senior Glee Club Honor Certi- ficate '36g Circulation Manager of Decanois '36, '37, Spring Con- cert '36. Ia ck Morrison Sclzola1'sl11fp is not a measure of a n1an's po1z'e1'. Football '34, '35, '36, Sophomore Council '35: Class Sergeant-ab Arms '36: Junior Publicity Com- mittee '36g Basketball Usher '35, '36, '37: Usher Mlle. lllodistew '353 Usher June Commencement '36. William Morrison , He knows when to s val: and , when not fo. f. Edward Mullen I tlifnkg fl1e1'efo1'e I ani what I am, Dora Deane or an She knows t of inbining rvorle 11 fun. 37 Junior Glee '35 36, Senior Glee Club 3 5 T '- ' . ntl Aldwin Morris All tongues speak of him, and all eyes seek him. Orchestra '34, '35, '36, '37, Band '34, '35, '36, '37, Annual Band and Orchestra Concert '35, '36, '37, Special Orchestra '35, '36. '37. Martha Mullen She is not made for a dnl! life. Le Cercle Francais '34, '35, Junior Glee Club '34, '35, Decorating Committee for Junior-Senior Prom '36. Walter Murfin Ni'V!lf1l1'L' made lzian, tllen broke tlxe mold. Observer Annamary Meyers A l11HlIlt'l1 frmdle and quiet. Aristos '36, '37, Observer '36, '37. 1937 76 ff IUNE SENIORS Robert Niederbrach It is better to be born lucky than rich. Charles Nelson Our deeds determine ns as mueli as we determine our deeds. Terry Newkirk Jr He is not a genius, only human. Radio Club '36, '37g Decanois ,37. Fern Evon Niccum Speech is great but silence is greater. Mary North 'Solitude is sometimes the best so- cietyf' Ioseph Nance His brain is the origin of wit. Otis Nance The fewer my enemies, the better. Robert Earl Nelson Hard work fascinates nie,-I love to see it done. Rotnro '34. Mildred Northington f'A'ot by years but by disposition is wisdom acquired. Volleyball team ,365 G. A. A. '36, '37. Dawn O'Dell True ease in writing comes from art, not chance. Aristos '36g Glee Club '35, ,36, '37g A Cappella Choir '36, '37: Re- view Story Contest ,36g Lincoln Essay '37. THE DECANOISJ 77 1937 TUNE SENIORS Mariel Odor If to lzcr share some errors fall, Look o1i her face and you'll forget all Aristos '36, '37g Thalia '36, '37g Glee Club '35, '36g A Cappella Choir '36, '37g Growing Pains '36g Christmas Vespers '35, '36g High Honor Certificate '35, '36: Silver Delta '36, Decanois '37g Sweethearts '37. Kieth E. Overmom Iune Osborn A quiet maid, content to let life rzlri its course. Warren Osborne Be silent ami safe - Silence 1ie'z'e1' NC07 'eCt in f'Ue1'LV Palfffulal'-U betrays you. Kenneth H. Park He is truly great that is little in lzimself and that makes 110 afconnt of any lzveiglit of ll01l01'S. Cheer Leader '34, '35g Football '35, '36: Basketball '34, '35, '36, '37, B ernadine Parker All of her faults are such that one loves her still the better for them. Home Economics '35g High Honor Certificate '353 Honor Certifi- cate '36: Silver Delta '36g Ob- server '35, '36, '37. Iohn A. Payne Brm'ity is the soul of muff. Baseball Basketball Football Rotaro Mildred Owen Sometimes serious, sometimes smil- zng, but always friendly. Junior Art League '35, '36g Aristos '35g Chess Club '36, Observer '36, '37 Annette: Peckert A loving heart is the begilzuing of all knowledge. Observer '35. '36, '37: Junior Glee Club '35, '36g Aristos '36, '37. Ioan Peabody A good lzeart is better than all the heads in the world. 1937 78 IUNE SENIORS Pauline Peters 'fKindzzess conquers snrer than com- 1nana'. Mary Katherine Pieck The joy of youth and health her eyes displayed And ease of heart her every look conveyed. Tri-Y '35, '36, '371 Library Staff '37, Roswell Prince He blows his own trn1npet. Irene Haftes Xotl1i1rg is more delightful than the light of truth, Junior Representative '35g Honor Certificate ,36. Dorothy Reed There is a gift beyond the reach of art, of being eloquently SIVIQIZLU Agora '373 Honor Certificate '35, '36, Wanda Perkins Nothing great was ever czchiewed 'ZE'1.l'1I01lf f'llfll1lXlllSl1I.,' Tri-Y '36. Mildred Pi er G0od1mss is beauty in its best es- tate. Frances Preston The basis of her character is good sound common sense. Honor Certificate '35, '36g Orches- tra '35, '36, '37. Eva Pogue Elegant as si111fl:'L'1'!3', and as ersfaryf' 'ZUfl1'11l Willard Ray He lives obscurely great. Football Reserves '35, H363 Junior Art League. THE DECANOIS 79 1937 TUNE SENIORS Robert Rhodes It is a good task to turn o1ze's faults to virtues. Glee Club '35, '36, A Cappella Choir '36, '37, Observer. Pauline Ritchie What is lovely ncffer dies but Passes into other lo'z'cl1'ness. High Honnr Certificate '36, Silver Delta '36, Agora '36, Decanois '37. Mary Louise Rose Age cannot wither, nor custom stale, Her infinite -variety. Thalia '35, '36, Growing Pains '36, High Honor Certificate '36, Silver Delta '36, Aristos '36, '37, Mixed Glee Club '36, '37, Christ- mas Vespers '36, Sweethearts '37, Class Floral Committee '36, '37, Decanois '37. Lawrence Roe Brains plus brown are his alone. , ,gf Iunita Russell Her ivory hands on the ivory keys, Strayed in a fitfnl fantasy. Junior Glee Club '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '36, '37, A Cappella Choir '36, '37, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Orchestra '35, '36, An- nual Band and Orchestra Concert '35, '36, Thalia '36, Sweethearts 8 Roberta Riedel A maid without rairth is like a wagon without springs. Agora '35, '36, '37, Class Dues Col- lector '37, Thalia '37. Leonard Ritchard As pliant as a read, Yet as hard as cedar-wood. Band '35, '36, '37. Beulah Mae Rotenberry Life is pleasant to mv. ,Tunior Representative '36. Sid Rotz Disguise our bondage as we will 'Tis women, wonzen rule as still. Class President '36, '37, Class Vice- president '35, '36, Football '35, '36, Basketball '35, Usher for Blid-year Commencement '37. May 'Anneita Rowland Conrteons though my, and gentle though retired. Girl Scouts '35, '36, '37, Chess Club '36, '37, G. Ai A. '36, '37. 1937 80 IUNE SENIORS Thomas Scanlon Florence Scardello Here is an alnrzvnce of vanity or 'Tis tlzc miizrl tlzat 111IlkUX the lwrly conceit. Garey Schaub llc takes it easy while 'Time Marclzss Oni ' I nnetle Schiminski 1' 1' om' f1a'a1zkstw's .vlze did fire- side. . A. '35. '36, '37g Volleyball am '35, Halloween Queen '36g ri-Y '36, ,37. Carolyn Schlie Art is more godlikf thzm sriciirc Sciezzre dz'scozf'e1's,' art creator. Silver Delta '36g Decanois Co-Art Editor '36g Decanois Art Erlitor '37: Junior Art League l35,'36, '37g Poppy Poster Contest '35, '363 Junior Council '36, Class Floral Committee '36g Aristos '35, '36, Annual Art Exhibits '35, '36, '37. Edwin Schwalbe Kumi-lrrlglr is po1c'f'r. llonor Certifirate 135, '36, rich. Junior Glee Club '35 Ruth Schlacter 'Tis good will that make.: iizfvlli- glezxcefl llonor Certificate '35, '36. Mary Frances Schlick You'd liam' lwzofviz lwr by ilu? H1Fl'll7lCllf tlzat sparlrlcil iii lzer Cya Lois Schmitt A nzcrry llcart is llic best madi- fine. G. A. A. '35, Junior Glee Club '35, '365 A Capella Choir '37, Christmas Vespers '35, '36g Honor Certificate '35g HSXVCCtl'lE!Zil'lS,l '37. Leslie L. Schroeder A-I man fit for a11ytli1'1zg. THE DlE2CANOIS 81 1937 IUNE SENIORS Virginia Sellers Let me enjoy pleasure while I can For pleasure is 'llL'Z'l'l' long enauglzf' Observer Auditorium '34, '35 3 Aristos '35, Mask and Wig '351 Le Cercle Francais '35, Senior Glee Club '36, Easter Sunrise Services '35, '36, Christmas Ves- uers '36, Mlle. Moclisten '35, Honor Certificate '36. Minnie Mae Shamhart There is a qzlietness I carry about with me. G. A. A. '35, '36, '37, Verse Choir '36. Garlan Shaw NA-0110 but himself fan be fvm'allel. Review Story Contest '33, '36: Junior Art League '36, '37, Rifle Club '37. Lauren Shaw, Ir. Elm of humor are men of genius. Glee Club '35, '36, '37, Pierrot '34, '35, Thalia '36, '37, Rotaro '34, '35, '36, '37, Interesociety Contest '35g M1le. Modiste '35, Christ- mas Vespers '35, '36g Easter Sun- rise Services '35, '36, '37, Spring Musical '35, '36, Swethearts '37. Lila Severe Few things are imffosible to dili- gence and skill. Ubservcr Circulation llanager '36, '37. Ianette Scott Sz'lz'11re, wlzeu uotlriny need be said, is the eloquence of disrretia11. Kenneth Schuerman Doing 1Z0llIl'1l'g is his hardest job. Helen Shippy If silcnte were gold, she'd have millions. Junior Glee Club '35, '36g Senior Glec Club '36, '37g Christmas Ves- pers '35, '36g Easter Sunrise Serv- ice '36, Honor Certificate '35, lligfll Honor Certificate '36, Silver Delta '36, Margaret Screeton 'iflriioai always afferts more than words. Junior Glee Club '34, '35, '363 Sen- ior Glee Club '37, Observer '36, '37. Iohn Shellabcxrger A mighty hunter, and his prey is 'wome1i. Basketball '35, '36, '37. 1937 82 THE DECANOIS IUNE SENIORS Iecmne Sibthorp lVhat a sweep of wxnity comes this way! Mask and YVig '35, '36g Debate Club '35, '36, '373 XVaVerly Debate Tournament, Bloomington Debate Tourxmlnent Office '35, Agora '35, '3G. Betty Ruth Simpson She gizfvs hw' tongue not a mo- ments rust. Agora '35, Junior Glee Club '35, William Smith NHL' always did the best he knew how. Evadne Smyihe True polztmzess is ererywlzere the same. Aristos '34. William Snider Hr: sings of others names, but lmwes his own unsung. Senior Glee Club '35, '36, A Capel- la Choir '35, '36, '37g INIlle. Bio- diste '35, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Easter Sunrise Service '35, '36, '37, Spring Musical '35, '36, 'KSweethearts '37g Forum '35, ffunior Council '36. Paul Shriver Happy is the man who is confwrl with his own lot. La Aliauza Espanola '36, Radio Club. Dorothy Silkey True iizdividualitg' cannot be cop- ted. Aristos '36, '37, Junior Art League '36, '37, Helen Smith i'Comz'ly a mirthfnl wornan, one that delights in life. G. A. A. '34, 235, '36, '37, Volley- lmll '36, Basketball '36g Bowling '37. Icme Smith Sho mn pass and bounfc and bat the ball. She likes these sports and is yaml in them all. G. A. A. '34, '35, '36, '37, Volley- luall '34, '35, '36g Basketball '34, '35, '36g Tumbling '35, '37. Roberi Stolley A fonthzuous grin from ear to ear. THE DECANOIS 83 1937 V l IUNE SENIORS Idelle Staples I'11i sure care is ari enemy to life. Tri-Y '35, Agora '37g Orchestra '35, '36, '37. Louise Stork liz simple' mariners the secret lies SI1e's kind arid virtuous, blessed, arid wise. Aristos '35, '36, La Alianza Espa- nola '36, Pierrot '35, '36. Veronica Stratton Self-confidence is the first requi- site to great 'zmdertakiiigs. Aristos '35, Junior Glee Club '35g Senior Glee Club '363 A Cappel- la Choir '36, '37, Christmas Ves- pers '35, '36, Spring Musical '36, Sweethearts '37, Silver Delta '36g Decanois '36, '37. Evelyn Stump .'lIvrry and blytize as the day is long. Susanne Stivers Gund iliings come iii srnaii partL'ls. ' Home Economics Club '35, '36g Jun- ior Council '36, Class Dues Col- lector '36, Class Floral Committee '36, '37g Agora '36, Nancy Deane Stookey I'a1'icty is the spice of life, And here is one variety. Agora '35, '36, Le Cercle Francais '35, High Honor Certificate '35, Honor Certificate '36g Silver Delta '36: Observer '36, '37: Junior Glee Club '35, Senior Glee Club '36. A Cappella Choir '37g Sweet- hearts 337. Doris Iune Strocher Gratis of speecli, bericfirimzt of 11li1ld.u Le Cercle Francais '35, '363 Junior Glee Club '34, '35g Honor Certifi- cate '35, '36. Ward Summers U5ill'L'tl'l1 the frntlz and you will brrak it. Honor Certificate '36, Le Cerclc Francais '36. Dorothy Surface A lCI'7ll1llj' heart and happy ways. Without sf:-cat and toil, no work is rarnpletef' Football '34, '35, '36, Basketball '35, '36g Track '35, '36, '37. AMM- Walter Stroyeck 1937 THE DECANOIS 84 IUNE SENIORS Irene Suzewits Sensible people find 1l0llI1'71,fl use- less. Tri-Y '36, Helen Swift Her l'0IlT'C7'JHfl:0Il does nat show the minute lzand, But she strikes tlle llollr 1lftcly. Tri-Y l35. Betty Lou Talbott True lrapfdzzcss is of a rvtfred ml- ture. ,Tunior Glee Club '35g Christmas Vespers '35. f' Q Betty Tapping There ix ll stillness that marks her fer'so11ality. Robert F. Taylor Let me ser g where have I lzeard that name before? Evelyn Swallow A light heart lives long. fr Erma Swim 'f5lze who lowes sports can never be dull. G. A. A. '35, '36, '37g Volleyball '36, '37g Basketball '36, '37g Bowll ing Team '36g Camp delegate '35g Tumbling Team '35, '36, '37. Mary Icme Taylor Franz little sparks may burst a mighty flame. Harold Thatcher Skill is better than strength. Dorothy Thorwick One rmmoz touch the freedom of my mmdf' lf La Alianza Espanola '36, Verse Choir '33. THE DECANOIS 85 1937 IUNE SENIORS lane Tallmcm Fr1'e11rlslzip is the highest degree of perfection in society. A1-istos '35, '36q Pierrot '35g Tri-Y '35, '36g High Honor Certificate '36g Silver Delta '36g Junior- Senior Prom Decorating Com- mitteeg Observer '35, '36, '37, Evelyn Thrasher Like the harmony of the splzeres, fa be admired but seldom heard. G. A. A. '33. '34, '35, '36, '37g Glee Club '33, '34, '35g Tumbling Team '36, lnabelle Trueblood It is far better to wear out than to rust out. Donald Trent A still tongue in a 'wise head. Delores Virden To pique to puzzle, and to please. G. A. A. '35, '36q Volleyball '36g Tumbling Team '35. Ioan Thompson E1'e1Llzer feet have uursir in tl1eux.' Iohn Todd He was not merely a chip off the old Block, But the old Block itself. Football '36g Sweethearts '37. La Von Townsend Stately and tall he moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand graces. Debate '36, '37g Forum '37, Thalia '36, '37g Seventeen '36g Grow- ing Pains '36g Decanois '37g Lincoln Essay Contest '37g Inter' society Contest '36. Iohn Van Gundy He stands by his own strength. Tennis Team '36. Iune Elaine Wall An unbreakable spiritg she seems to find nothing useless in the world. Aristos '36g Tri-Y '35, '36. 1937 86 IUNE SENIORS Iosephine Wagner l'Ve know little of you, but what 'we know is good. Aristos '36, '37. Victor Walters Tlmre's no more to be done, I go now. Track '34, '35, '36g Co-Captain '35, Captain '36, Football '35, '36: Basketball '35, '36, Sergeant-ab arms '37. 5 i. rf C0 7 , fur ,Nap A I n Gcul Weis Her hair is dark, in height she'.s' small Sl1e's very friendly to us all. Junior Glee Club '35, '36: Easter Sunrise Service '35, '36, Christmas Vespers '35, '36, Senior Glee Club '36, '37g Observer '36, Tri- Y '37. lumes Weatherford A jolly lad full of fun He's always nice to everyone. Rotaro '35, '36, '37g High Honor Certificate '35: Honor Certificate '36: Silver Delta '36: Class Dues Collector '36, '37, Class Social Committee '36, '37. Helen Louise White A maid she is of pleasant ways. Honor Certificate '35, Glee Club '36g A Cappella Choir '36, '37: Christ- mas Vespers '363 Tri-Y '-343 RC- view Story Contest '34g Sweet- hearts '37, 4 all Martha Ellen Whitney Such snapf-3' eyes are not given to zlr'ua1111'11f1, Helen Warnack Right into her heart he won his way. Thalia '36, '37g Aristos '36, '37g Junior Glee Club '35g Senior Glee Club '363 A Cappella Choir '36, '37: Christmas Vespers '35, '36: Sweethearts '37, Pierrot '365 Observer '36, '37. Pearl White Like the star that shines afar. William C. White, Ir. He did not wish to be idle so he fell in love. fr Rotaro '35, '36, Class Vice-presi- dent '36, '371 lligh Honor Certi- ficate '35, '36g Silver Delta '36, Observer '35, '36, Thalia '36, '37, I. H. A. P. A. '37: Class Cona stitution Committee '36, '37, De- canois Business Manager '35, '37. Sarah Whitney Knowledge is essential to eoiiquestj thought rreates eliaracterf' High Honor Certificate '35g Honor Certificate '36: Silver Delta '36: Aristos '35, '36, 87 1937 IUNE SENIORS Frank Wierman 'Tis .Y0l'I.01i5 to be famous. Eleanor Louise Wilson A millionaire in good will. Helen Wilson Tell nw. rlzcpherair, have you seen My Flora pass this way? Mask and YVig '34, '35, '36, Junior Art League '37g Observer '37, Annual Spring Art Exhibit '36, '37. ahofitxewo Maxine Wilson Good nature and good sense go ever in company. Patsy Wolfhope She is different - charming. Pierrot '35, '36g Agora '35, '36, Mask and Wig '36, Thalia '363 Tatler Staff '34, '35g Observer Reporter '34, '35g Observer Feal ture Editor '35, '36: Co-Editor of Observer '36, '37g Observer Audi- torium: lnter-society Contest '36, Harriet Wilkinson To be yourself is the best way to please your friends. Pierrot '35: Le Cercle Francais '35, Tri-Y '35, '36, G. A. A. '36, '37. Betty Williams A magnificent spectacle of hznnan lIGff7Pi11l?5K.u Home Economics Club '35g Cheer Leader '35, '36g Tri-Y '37: G. Al A. '35, '36, '37, Volleyball '35g Tumbling '35, '36, '37: Bowling '36, '37, Ping4Pong '37g Shuffle Board '37. Donald Wilson I have no time to be tired. Observer '35, '36g Debate '35g Thalia '36, '37g Rotaro '36. '37, Hi-Y '36, '37:, Decauois '36, '37g Class Dues Collector '36, '37g Usher for lNlid-year CUlTl!llC11CEIl1Cl'll '37. Donald Winter He ix well paid who is satisfied. Roxie Wills Industry, eeonomy, honesty, and kindness form a quartett of virtue that will never be improved upon. G. A. A. '34, '35, '36, '373 Camp Delegate '363 Tumbling Team '35, '36. '37g Basketball '36, '37g Vol- leyball '35, '36, '37g Decanois Sports Editor '36, '37. 1937 88 THE DECANOIS Eli Harry Ashton Happy am If from care I am free! Why aren't tlzey all contented like nie? Morris Atchison Blessed is the nian 'wh-o having nothing to say, Obstains from giving us worthy evidenee of the fact. Ryan Bailey Noble deeds that are concealed are most esteemed' Edwin Bell Whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Marian Kathleen Burke Such as she are always needed. Lois Cowger , Her pleasant disposition radiates from a sweet disposition. May Eagleton She makes friends not acquaintances. Clarence Fletcher My appetite comes to me 'while eating. Robert Fruchtl My only books are 'wo1nen's looks. Gerald Gandy Free from greatness, free from care. Ruth Maurine Goldsmith Cheerfulness is the prodnrt of an open mind and heart. Harvey Gustin I'm master of my mind. Vernita Hart Her good nature is the sign of a generous soul. 1.- IUNE SENIORS George Wood Ruth Yakel His :wants are few, his wishes con- HGVIIW WL' 1101190 fam? 01' 9111115 W2 fined. none. Girl Scouts '35, '36, '37g Tri-Y '35g Pierrot 'SSL Agora ,373 Honor Cer- tificate '35, '56. Fritz Woynq Patricia Young Little things may :urn to fame. N0fl1ina is nwrf ffseflfl fllfw Sil- 21168. High Honor Certificate '35. zabeth De Wolfe A Big heart, always 'willing to be friends witli everybody. Eugene Henebry I like work - it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. Kenneth Klein Manhood, not scholarship is the first aim of Robert Kruzan His honor lies in his honest toil. Paul Littrell I am slow of study. Harold Morey He blunders to the right. Constant Petrowsky Brave men are not overeorne by adversity. Ethel Priest A quiet manner often covers a likeable girl. Bernice Spencer She 'was not at all unhappy. Mariorie Stimmel I know not how others saw her, But to us she was wholly fair. Cassell Trimmer He would work all day for a smile. Dorothy Ulrich Come, give us a taste of your quality. Geraldine Veech Her modest looks a cottage might adorn. Raymond Ware As for me, all I know is that I know nothing. Wilbur Wright I'm here because this was the easiest work I could find. Rex Young We can always locate hirn in the bleaeliersf' ealnoationf' THE DECANOIS 1937 89 A' Minnie May Shamhcrrt Icmucfry 10, 1918 ......,.......,,..... April 5, 1937 The Senior C1ctss mourns the loss of its classmate cmd friend. 1937 THE DECANOIS 90 Ajwfhlwxbu 93 f Q CQ W1 3 ig Q c,5f,,,l iL' 5.15 5 gif ip i W N W9 5 WDW J U N I 0 ll! S QD M2 im 3 IUNIOR OFFICERS Marion Gaddis Helen Madeira President Vice-President Irene Nottingham Bernice Young Secretary Treasurer Mary Pearl Hull Warren Fisher Pcxrlicrmentcxricin Se eclnt-at-Arms Va?- Lee Cook Heston Booker Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-cnt-Arms Dale Minick Sergeant-Qt-Arms 19 3 7 THE DECANOIS 92 IUNIORS V WO Harold Acton Ruth Adams Catherine Aitken Marjorie Akers Edwin Allen Iohn Allen Ted Allsup 1 Carl Anderson 1 Bettie Andrews gl Aileen Applebaum I azel Atwood 7 Pearl Bobbett - Helen Baits Harold Baker Fred Balding Donald Baldis Donald Baldwin Iimmy Barnhart Madelon Bartlett Rose Bartoldo Eddie Bortosch Maybelle Baruzzin' Iane Bastob Richard Bean Dorothy Belden Harold Bergbower 4 Lily Bernson Martha Blakeney Roger Blank Walter Blankenburg Dick Bliler Betty Bold Harriett Bolen Bernadine Bollheimer Bernard Bollheimer Heston Booker Iohn Borah Virginia Boyd William Boyer Glenn Bowman' THE DECANOIS 1937 93 i 13? IUNIORS Betty Lee Bradley Evelyn Brinkoetter Bill Brown Laverne Budrow Mary Burke lack Camp Marjorie Camerer Donald Carr Betty Lou Casey Roger ten W 1 W Doris Christensen Carl Chrisman Ann Cline Frances Cloney William Cloyd Dorothy Colby Lee Cook Wilbur Coon Harvey Colterell Charles Cox Olive Craig Velma Cravens Delmar Creager I. R. Cressler Ruth Crum Bob Dalton Druarme Davis Con Dearth 5 A Iim Dehority w ' loyce Dennis V ' I at S, Martha Dennis Iack Dieckhoff X Dorothy Dickinson Ianet Dickey V Grace Dickson ?Z6ffW Donald Diller William Ditty Margaret Doake Charles Dodson lean Eaton X 1937 THE DECANOIS 94 it 1 W ' I if Betty Hazenfield lwjux. L D Lynn Hazenfield Loretta Hebenstreit W Doris Dean Hedenberg ' Ruth Heinrichs IUNIORS Bernard Evans Harriett Funk Art Fehlber Mary Louise Fink Betty Fischer Warren Fisher Eugene Fluss Dorothy Foster Ethelyn Freed Shirley Freidinger Florence Friend Ioan Furr V Marion Gaddis Margaret Gill Edith Gilliland I. C. Gillespie ' , ' n Gillespie , Q th n Gillette ' W atherine Gra ' ' 1 Virginia Guernsey w ' M 1- Mary Ann Gullett May Hamilton Robert Hamman Eleanor Hansen Ellen Hausbach Prentes Harlan Betty Hatfield Eleanor Hatfield Mary Iane Hayes C Rachel Haug - Bettie Ann Henry Marshall Henry Charlotte Henson Cora Henson Icel Henson THE DECANOIS 19 3 7 95 , N g I U N I O R S Martha Hicks Iohn Hinton Elsie Hobbs Roberta Hoffer Lois Halliday Betty Holmquist Luella Hopkins QV A lane Hornback f Edith Howell Dorothy Huff Louise Huffer Mary Pearl Hull Delight Hunter Ruth Jenkins Flossie Iohnson William Iones Walter Iudy Emily Karelas I Sam Keris Rose Kennedy - William Kennedy Bernice Kerwood b Margaret Knorr W x'K0'7 'f Hildegarde Kolla ski Gwendolyn oss Iohnette Kuecher Annabelle Kunz , Dorothy Kurek William Lake William Lampkin Robert Leake Phil Lehman Ralph Lippincott Gordon Lloyd. Marjorie Lloyd Helen Louise Lock A Betty Logan Helen Lucille Long Lucy Lorton Marjorie Lyon X 1937 THE DECANOIS 96 0 IUNIORS Wilvan Lytle Helen Madeira Iosephine Mann Ruth Mannering Betty Martin Virginia Martin I rietta Martin iv WW VV Eileen Matherly X Frances May Mary MCA y I Lassie McCafferty X V Sophronia McClellan -.F Madge McDaniel Dorothy McDonell Margaret McEvoy Eunice McKee Mary A. McMillen Betty Meadows Willmetta Merritt Phyllis Michl Betty Miller Dorothy Miller Zelma Miller Marian Moeller Lenora Molash Donald Montgomery Bill Moomey Violet Moore Paul Morenz Eva Morrison Virginia Moyer Violet Muck Mary Elizabeth Mullen Charles Murphy Betty Morrow Ann Norman Irene Nottingham Gertrude Neuendorf Mary Oetzel Paul Oglesby THE DECANOIS 1937 I l IUNIORS Lucille Ormond Ieanne Osborne Sabra Overly ' Bill Owens Betty Parrish Barbara Patton Neil Pemble Pauline Pence? ' Robert Peverly Raymond Pinkley Catherine Polluck Ioe Polluck Geraldine Ponewash Mildred Powell Margery Price Bette Raffington Wilfred Richardson Maxine Ricketts Dorothy Riedel Mary Katherine Rittgers Ellen Roanick Adri Roberts Zola Roberts Rose Romano Emily Roney Maxine Rose Gladys Ross Mildred Rush Mary Rusk Doris Sablotny Albert Sanner Margaret Scanlon Margaret Screeton Clarence Seip Dorothy Serak Dorothy Simon Robert Skaw l Dale Shaffer Frances Sheehan Doris Sherman 1937 N THE DECANOIS 98 Q IUNIORS Norma Skelley Marjorie Slover Harold Smeltzer Earl Smith Eldo Smith George Smith lane Smith Mary Ellen Smith Ruth Smith Ed S ' r ferr , t Kfiilj Betty Sowers V any gd Betty Spates Naomi Spitzer Damon Spitzer Catherine Stacey Mary Stacey Mary Ann Stofft Virginia Stortzum Barbara Stoune Marnance Stowell Lois Stratman Marie Surface Iris Syfert Mildred Tankersley Corrine Taylor Mary Louise Taylor Arnold Tebussek Annabelle Thomalla Anita Thomas Frances Thompson Dorothy Thornell Albert Toole Margaret Toth Laverne Trailor Robert Travis Zelma Travis Marshall Turner Stanley Taylor Eldred Uhler Margaret Voss THE DECANOIS 1937 IUNIORS Ted Warren Ann Wayland Iimmy Weilepp Robert Weiner Maxine Weiss William White Barbara Whitehead Betty Whitley Rachel Wilber Frank Wiley Herbert Willis Ruth Willis Iames Williams P. I. Wilson Mildred Wise Madeline Wisely Dorothy Wismer Marie Wond Betty Wood Iames Worsham Edwin Wortman Bernice Young Mary Iane Zimmerman Iane Faith Lloyd Smith Barbara Whitsitt , .5 COMMITTEES OF THE IUNIOR CLASS Social Committees Floral Committee Helen Madeira, Robert Weiner, lack Mildred Wise, Rachel Wilber, Phil Robinson, Dorothy Huff, Martha Blak- Lehman, Gerald Brown. eney. I I Scholastic Committee Rmg and Pm Commmee Edwin Keil, A. G. Weber, Ann Way- Barbara Patton, lane Smith, Ruth Ad- land, Rose Kennedy. arns, Roger Pease. 1937 THE DECANOIS 100 If A offmf ff 1 3.56 Q J My of QM M, fyx K!fW6fi7L QQMWMQQ if M .5 - S N 1 I Q SDIPIIUPIOIIIQS 1937 THE DECANOIS tg 3 5 T015 WWI Glflelv Pfiffishi S3556 Ebeflyy Sl1HiV3ll, Wiley, Xvillr First row: Martin, Bailey, lllenclenall, Spangler, Kinsler, Picker, chell, Hudson, IllCk1'll2ll1, Rosenberg. Hughes, Meece. ' t'he'r ' IX ' ' h ' Criwl r lllorris, e- Second ion. Att 1 y, Iiss Fisc ei, , c , D Frantz, Stinger, Braden, Henry, Hall, Mr. Lamar. ln l934 the sophomores organized their class. The executive bocly, called the Sophomore Council, is made up of the representatives of the sophomore home rooms. Lewis Braden, as president of the class, pre- sided over all meetings. Betty Ann Henry was vice-president. The secretary and treasurer were Alice Bain and Katherine Songer, re- spectively. Early in the year, announcement of future plans and the introduction of the council mem- bers featured a sophomore meeting. The so- cial committee, consisting of Lewis Braden, Iohn Starbody, lane High, Dick Bliler, Lucille Morgan, Helen Deibert, and Leonard Matheny, under the direction of Miss Stadler, divided the group into three sections for the purpose of having three social functions, one for each sec- tion. A questionnaire was issued by the program committee for the purpose of determining the type of programs desired by the class and to discover any talent for programs. Miss Stapp was in charge of the committee which con- sisted of Dorothy Bailey, Margery Floyd, Bob Maxwell, Helen Garner, Bill Spencer, and Ed- win Short. The scholastic committee consisted of Har- old Sasse, Marion Lindamood, Mary Louise Fink, Mary Ann Green, Betty Anne Bailey, Dean Madden, and Doris Cochran, and had as its adviser Miss Theobald. The Tatler, the sophomore paper, was is- sued by the publicity committee under the di- rection of Miss Barnes. Katherine Songer, Mar- jory Morrison, Howard Bice, Florence Friend, Wayne Highly, Ruth Osborne, and Tom Park- inson were on the committee. The school welfare committee, whose direct- or is Miss Adams, consisted of Dolores Craw- ford, Mary McMillen, Wanda Simpson, lames Wright, and Franklin Kush. Mr. Wilmer Lamar, Miss Helen Murphy, and Miss Georgia Fischer were the general ad- visers for the sophomore class. THE soPHoMoRE COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONS X dnM'WQj0Jl'i',1OPHOMORES Norbert Anderson Wilma Arnold Pauline Augustine Betty Ann Bailey Charlotte Bailey Margaret Baker William Base lack Beehler Dorothy Beeman Alice Blue Philip Bocock Suzanne Bodkin Walter Boyd Virginia Bozarth Lewis Braden Evelyn Bramble William Britton Dixie Brooks u 3 Q Bertha Brown Ieanette Brown Harold Burchard Genelle Chappell Norma Christison Carolyn Christman Betty Condon . . Virginia Connors Howard Cravens Robert Curran Helen Daut Beulah Davenport Sarah Deichman Eunice Deister Carl Dick Robert Dickenson Robert Diller Marie Drennan Evelyn Duffey Margery Duncan Florence Dunham fl.o.r.en.c.e THE DECANOIS 1937 103 Iunior Condon do 1 SOPHOMORES Betty Durham Clyde Durham Nancy Ebaugh Iohn Eberly Ieanne Empson Delbert Emrick Robert Ernest Mary Ferree Ruth Fesler Lois Fitzgerald 0 rgaret Flewelling P Tonibel Ford Gayle Foster Mary lane Foster lean Fowler Marian Fowler . Margaret French Arden Gaddis Doris Gambrel Maxine Gentry f 1 Ruth Gragg Coy Graham Louis Greanias Margaret Green Mollie Hailes Marguerite Hale Shirley Hall Faith Halpine Evelyn Hammer Iean Hanson Orville Harlan Edith Harris Mary Margaret Hickey William Hickman lane High Wayne Highley Roberta Hight Bettie Hinton Alberta Hoffman Nadean Howell 19 3 7 THE DECANOIS . 104 1 ,W , , QW 1, ' Edward Orrel .1 u 4 'fd SOPHOMORES let Alice Hudson Betty Hudspeth Iane Hughes Iohn Huston Helen Lee Ienkins lane Iohnson Wendell Iones Marjorie Karloski Elzy Kirby Betty Kurtz Ruth Lail Virginia Lambert Hilmer Landholt Creighton Lewey Iean Lewis Mary Iane Lock Dorothy Lucas Lloyd Lumpp Madelyn Mack Norma Martin Percy Martin Robert Maxwell Betty McDaniel Carolyn McDonnell Betty McEvoy Edistina McKeown 5 Betty Meisenhelter Harry Millard My Norma Miller 7 Ieanette Minick Frances Minor Violet Mohr Charlotte Monical Lucille Morgan Betty Moore J A Ruth Mullen .3 William Murphy , Emagean Parrish Iames Parrish 5124 '59 THE DECANOIS 1937 105 1 'N x J SOPHOMORES Robert Parrish Mary Belle Patterson Evelyn Perry , Ruby Peterson Leila Picker 6 1 i Dorothy Ploussard M Mildred Poehler Iunior Pollock Dorothy Polsin Phyllis Porter Betty Powell Alice Raffington Betty lane Rau Howard Rice Iune Ricketts Margaret Riedel Darrell Robertson Harold Roby Io Ann Rose Meriam Schernekau lean Shaw Verna Shively Iacqueline Smalley Marianne Spangler Katherine Songer Margaret Starbody Robert Stroyeck Mariorie Taylor Mary Terry Eileen Tish Mildred Thornell Wanda Travis Robert Turner Ruby Vaughn Roland Warnack 7 Thelma Watkins , Barbara Wilhelmy X I Charlotte Wismer Barbara Woodcock Norma Young 19 3 7 THE DECANOIS 106 L o 01 J Y , l QZFNQHS C D A VK ' 1 'Q imc.. N Q ww, se, ! sg S SSCHOOL L ll-'E A S SYMBOLS AND PIEANINGS SCI-IOUL LIITE DIVISION SI-IEIQT ' CLOCK-PUNCTUALITY 'BOUKS-T RAIN I N G 0 PENCIISIIARPINEII - PRE- PA R If DN ESS 0 R I1 T O I1 T - EX- PERIMENTATION ACTIVITI ES I SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS ACTIVITIES DIVISION SIIEET 'M A 5 K S-DRAMATIIS OPALETTE-A R T ' MUSIC NOTE-M U S I C 'S C R 0 L L-lITlRATUIll THE DECANOIS 1937 Silly Bill falls in love with Lola, the baby-talk lady. To woo her in a manner wor- thy of himself he steals his father's evening clothes. As lane, his sister, had not reached the romantic stage of her brother, she natural- ly thinks he is very silly. When Bill's wooings become a nuisance to the neighborhood, his mother takes the eve- ning clothes from Willy's room and has them altered to fit the middle aged form of her hus- band. Willy thinks he can't call on his beloved unless he has a dress suit. When the other boys call on Lola, who is visiting the Parcher girl, Mr. Parcher is driven nearly crazy with the baby-talk that drifts up to his window. A' boy with a new car, money, and a line comes to town and starts to court Lola. Poor Willy practically fumes with jealousy. The competition is close. When it comes to Lola's good-bye dance, not to be present is unendur- able. Since Willy had not intended to be pre- sent because he had no dress suit, he has not signed for any dances with Lola. How William Sylvanus again gets the dress suit, and how the negro servant, Genesis, discloses the fact that the proud garments are really his father's are some of the elements in this charming comedy of youth. After Lola leaves, Willy snaps out of his love sick mood and decides to go to college. The small picture is of Miss Edna Robertson, director of the play and faculty adviser of Thalia. Miss Robertson introduced a novel bit of advertising with this play. Members of the club distributed paper book covers to all of the students. On the covers were printed the name of the play, the author's name, the cast, and the members of Thalia. CAST: Mrs. Baxter .... Mr. Baxter ..... William Sylvanu lane ........... Lola Pratt ..... lohnnie Watson loe Bullett ..... George Crooper Genesis ....... Mae Parcher . . , Mr. Parcher .... Ethel Booke .... Mary Blake .... ........... Shirley Cornick ......., La Von Townsend s Baxter ..., Richard Foster HelenDraper . . .... lean Lewis . . . ...... Martin Hill . . .... Lee Moorehead . . . ...,.. Carl Anderson . . . . . . . . . Charles Dodson . . . Mary Adele McMillen RogerPease . . . . Edylene Gilly Helen Dawson THALIA PLAY SEVENTEEN ACTIVITIES t CAST: Olivia Dangerfield ...,. . . . Maxine Miller Elizabeth Dangerfield ...,.. Helen Patterson Mrs. Ealkner ..,..... Margaret Weatherford Cora Ealkner . . . . . , Marjorie Connours Amanda ..,..... . . . Mae Lena Shelby Burton Crane ..... . . . Robert Thompson Thomas Lefferts .............. Glenn Forbes Solon Tucker .....,,. England Penhallegon Paul Dangerfield ........ Marshall England Charles Dangerfield ......... Archie Norton Randolph Weeks ...,........ Robert Ellison While Mr. and Mrs. Dangerfield are travel- ing in Europe, their four children discover that their funds are depleted. ln order not to Worry their father, Who is in poor health, they plan to rent their home to a northern man for the sum of S5,UOU. The northerner, Burton Crane, stipu- lates that only White servants are to be accept- ed With the house. After much difficulty, four servants are employed and asked to start Work the morning of the same day that Burton Crane and his guests are scheduled to arrive. On this day Word is sent that the white servants are not coming. What a situation the Dangerfield children are in! They must rent the home at all costs. Olivia, the youngest daughter, conceives i ACTIVITIES COME OUT OF THE KITCHEN MID - YEAR PLAY the idea that the four Dangerfield enter the roles of the White servants. Paul becomes Smithfield, the butler, even though he claims he does not know how to buttle. Charlie becomes the handy-boy, Elizabeth is the maid who has never made a bed, and Olivia takes the part of the cook, lane Ellen. Many humor- ous situation arise When four spoiled children, who have been taught nothing concerning Work, attempt to serve the northern family. Catastrophe faces the Dangerfields when at the end of the third day Crane is not pleased with the servant problem. Amanda, Olivia's black mammy, attempts to help lane Ellen in the kitchen. All ends happily at the end of the third act when a letter arrives from Mr. and Mrs. Dangerfield saying that they are coming home. Crane, Who is ready to leave with his guests for' the north, falls in love With ' lane Ellen and, thus, she comes out of the kitchen. The small picture is one of Miss Connard, director of the mid-year class play. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Seven Keys to Bald- pate, a mystery farce by George M. Cohen, was pre- sented by the Class of l937 on May Zl in the high school auditorium. This play was recently reviewed on Broadway with such prominent actors as Lionel and Iohn Barry- more and George M. Cohen himself taking part. lt has also been made into a movie twice. William Hallowell Magee, a Writer, makes a 55,000 bet that he can write a novel in twenty- four hours. Mary Norton, a reporter, hears of the bet and goes to Baldpate Inn, a summer resort on top of Baldpate mountain where Magee has gone for peace and quiet, to get her story. At first Magee thinks he has the only key to Baldpate, but subsequently Mary Norton and five other intruders prove this a fable. Peter, the half-wit hermit who hates women, adds humor to the play. Many amus- ing complications rise and the play is cli- maxed with a surprise ending. Miss Katherine Stadler of the English de- partment directed the play. Mr. Ernst West- lund was the faculty business manager. Barbara Lyon was student manager of the ticket sales for the play. The sale was man- aged like a military campaign. There were eleven captains distributed among the home rooms with three lieutenants working under each. The lieutenants had direct Contact with the seniors. Each senior was given three tic- kets to sell. The captains were as follows: Marie Brink, Elizabeth Hawkins, Thomas Scanlon, lames Weatherford, Linden Camp- bell, loan Thompson, lames Coberly, lanet Evans, lack Davis, Otis Nance, and Iudd Gustin. The cast of characters of the play is as follows: William Hallowell Magee .i.. Otto Keil, Ir. Mary Norton ........ Sarah Iane Ebaugh Peter ........... ......... I ack Hewitt Elijah Quimby ....... Marshall Campbell Mrs. Quimby .... ...... B oberta Riedel lohn Bland .... ..... B ob Burdick Mrs. Rhodes ..... . . . Dorothy Dawson Myra Thornhill .... ..... D awn O'Dell Lou Max ........ . . . Terry Newkirk lim Cargan ....... .... W illiam Snider Thomas Hayden .... .... L auren Shaw liggs Kennedy ............,. Bill Adams SEVEN KEYS TO BALDPATE IUN E PLAY ACTIVITIES The climax of the work of the glee clubs and a cappella choir was the presentation of Vic- tor I-lerbert's comic opera, Sweethearts Miss Adelaide Pease directed the music and Miss Edna Robertson the drarnatics. There were eighty-four people in the cast in- cluding eighteen leads and the choruses. The picture at the top is the opening chorus of the first act with the laundresses and Helen Dawson, as Dame Paula, on the stage. Below is a picture of the Dutch Dance. Left to right are Roger Blank, Ruth Flynn, Roger Pease, Helen Draper, and Robert Parrish. In the pic- ture at the right is Maria Karelas, as Sylvia, the princess of Zilania, and Martin l-lill, as Franz, the heir presumptive to the throne. ACTIVITIES OPERA HSWEETHEARTSH 1937 THE DECANOIS Y 4 OPERA S SWEETHEARTS lx? ts ls ACTIVITIESS Q ln act two, after Sylvia has been in a con- vent for a year, she is presented as the fiancee of the Prince to the court of Zilania. Complica- tions arise when four men each disguises him- self as the monk who abducted the princess. lust as the crown is to be offered to Franz, Dame Paula identifies Sylvia as the lost Prin- cess. Sylvia is willing to renounce the throne, but she and Franz agree to rule jointly. The picture at the top of the page is the grand finale. To the left is a picture of Richard Foster as Mikel Mikeloviz, a diplomat of Zila- nia, and Helen Dawson, as Dame Paula. Be- low are the four monks. Left to right are Robert Parrish, Richard Poster, Roger Blank, and Roger Pease. THE DECANOIS 1937 One of the most pleasant and effective ways for or- ganizations in the Decatur' High School to raise small amounts of money is through the dime dances. These dances are held on Friday the ninth hour in the high school gymnasium. Early in the school year dates are is- sued by Mr. Sayre to recognized groups desiring them. The only expenses necessary in promoting one of these dances are for the orchestra and for advertising mater'- ials. The high school Art Department makes the posters for the advertising as part of class projects. Several schools of dancing in Decatur have accommodated the students of the high school by sending some of their pupils to furnish floor shows. Usually the organization giving the dance offers a door prize or some special at- traction as part of its advertising campaign. Some of the dances given during the past school year were Sunset ACTIVITIES Dancss Swing, given by Agora, 'llrish Tan- gle, given by Tri-Y, Yule Dance, given by Thalia, Pigskin Party, given by Verse Choir, Scarlet Swing, Pop Eye, and Valentine Dance, all given by the funior Art League, and Good Luck Dance, given by the Decanois staff. The Decanois was permitted to charge twenty-five cents for the admission to its dance held on the afternoon of Friday, November l3. The door prizes were first payments on a l937 Decanois. Refreshments were served. lack Price furnished a seven piece orchestra and Freddie I-lensey's dancing school supplied a floor show. The dancing lasted two hours in place of the usual hour. At the top of the page are posters from some of the dances given this year. At the bottom of the page is a picture of the committee, master' of ceremonies, and participants in the floor show of The Scarlet Swing. This dance was given on October 3 by funior Art League. 1937 118 THE DECANOIS ACTIVITIES AUDITORIUMS An auditorium was held one after- noon early in the fall for the girls of the Decatur High School. This af- fair was in charge of Miss Murphy and Miss Theobald of the Home Eco- nomics Department. The speaker was Miss Mott, a free lance stylist who received some of her' material from the McCall Fashions. The ob- ject of the lecture was to illustrate costumes for high school girls which were inexpensive and attractive. Miss Mott told her audience that carefully selected materials even tho very inexpensive could be made into attractive clothes if sufficient care was taken with the finishing. She exhibited belts, ties, and col- lars to illustrate this point. Some of the girls who modeled for Miss Mott were Patsy Vlolfhope, Mary lane Ives, Dorothy Allen, Martha Hanks, Marie Brink, Mary Louise Rose, Lois Mackey, and Helen Maderia. At the bottom of the page some of the dresses are shown, Auditoriums which are to be held for the whole of the student body at one time take place in the Armory. A picture of the Armory is at the top of this page. The building is one block east of the high school. Here all of Decatur High School basketball games are held and most of the pep meetings. For other meetings the school uses its own auditorium. Since not more than nine hun- dred people can be accomodated here at one time, the school has been divided into two groups. For some audi- toriums the groups go in turn. Others are held for only one Of the grgups, A few pay auditoriums are permitted by the school for very deserving purposes. One of these is held for the showing of high school movies. Another one this year was for the benefit of the Science Depart- ment. Class day activities for the rnid-year and Iune classes are presented in the school as auditoriums. THE DECANOIS 5' 1937 119 The largest and most important department in the high school is the English department. Since three years of English is required of everyone for graduation, English is always one of the two majors in each student's curriculum. Besides the courses of literature and composi- tion which are planned for each semester of the senior high school, there ar'e courses in public speaking, journalism, grammar, and business English. The picture above shows four students from a class in sophomore English. This class was divided into several groups. Each group se- lected a subject which could be developed by oral compositions. The pictured girls are il- lustrating a scene in which a doctor gives in- structions to her nurses. Virginia Eagan, who is nearest the doctor, has ready the topic of treatment for fainting. leanne Empson is pre- pared to tell of certain first aid treatments. Ruth Eesler knows all about antiseptics. The doctor, Mary Margaret French, is most capable in checking information through pertinent questions. ACTIVITIES ENGLISH DEPARTMENT ln one of the pictures below is Colonel Lindbergh seated at a desk. I-le is being interviewed by a half dozen eager reporters. This scene is from one of Miss Parkin- son's journalism classes where King Edward, Hitler, Wallis Simpson, and other notables have in turn told almost all to interviewers. The Colonel is none oth- er than Sid Rotz. The reporter with no visible means of recording answers to the questions is Stan Threlfall. Lily Bernson stands between him and Sid. Seated on the other side of Stan are Lois Schmitt and limmie Weatherford. The other two reporters are Hilbert Bell, seated, and Maxine Rickets, standing. The library with its shelves of books and cabinets of periodicals is a necessary part of every English student's life. The magazines furnish current information for assignments and also entertainment for leisure reading. The ref- erence, reserve, and free reading books afford special enrichment and research opportunities for those who wish to explore beyond the text- book. This varied collection of reading makes the library a popular spot for preparing oral reports and themes. The libarian's desk in the picture shows a group of high school students borrowing books. Miss Wick and one of her assistants are behind the desk. 1937 THE DECANOIS ACTIVITIES LANGUAGE I DEPARTMENT I Latin, French, and Spanish are offered in the senior high school. For students enrolled in the Liberal Arts course two years of one of these languages are required. Those students studying for one of the professions or those interested in scientific studies usually elect more languages. Both Miss Larrimore, who teaches French, and Miss Carroll, who teaches Spanish, have studied abroad. Miss Carroll's Spanish 4 class planned the costume picture above. The background for the group is the Spanish bulletin board. This board is always a center of interest because Miss Carroll has many foreign pictures to ex- hibit. The beautiful lady in shawl, comb, and mantila is Faye Douglas. lim Worsham in hat and zarape adds the masculine touch to the picture. Frances lane Carey is next to him with her large fan unfurled. Marian Grove is the other lady. Her fan is open also and her eyes are modestly lowered. Maybe this modest pose is an old Spanish custom. Miss Carroll brought all of the properties from Spain or Mexico. To any one who has ever studied Latin the map below awakens memories. Who, besides translating pages of accounts of Caesar's wars, has not traced his militant activities upon this map? Then there was his famous bridge. The location of this structure makes a fitting climax to the struggle with the technical terms neces- sary in translating its description. ln the picture Burnham Walraven points to the spot where Caesar is busy meeting the Helvetians. Betty Meisenhelter checks this location from her text book. Virginia Perjohne looks on with real in- terest. The picture was made in Miss Foran's room. The students are from a Latin 4 class. The travel picture below was posed by peo- ple from Miss Larrimore's French 3 class. Ted Dawson is pointing out the advantages of the French liner Normandie If this boat does not suit his customers, he has other literature on his counter which describes more lsimple ones. He can trace interesting tours through France on his large map and supply books on how to act in this intriguing country. Ruth Gates has come with her French journal under her arm and her little bag ready should she leave at once. Toola Karelas has her big suit case with her. She must be going too. THE DECANOIS 1937 Modern history, American history, English history, civics, and economics are the history courses offered in the high school. Miss Bridges, the head of the history department, has ar- ranged a program of study which is not sur- passed by any other high school history pro- gram in the state. Students who major in so- cial science in the Decatur High School have no difficulties when they continue this subject in college. The picture at the top of the page shows a section of the stacks in the high school library. The library contains well selected reference books for history with enough copies of the better ones to insure a possibility of everyone being able to read for a given assignment. All of the history teachers require some out- side reading. The picture finds several history students carrying on this part of their work. ACTIVITIES SOCIAL SCIENCE Standing before a map in one of the pictures at the bottom of the page is janette Scott. She points to England to show that the rest of the group as well as herself are from the English history class. Kenneth Park and joda Mc- Gaughey are seated. Don Baldwin and jean- ette Cooper are standing. Miss Goldinger teaches English history. lt is a one semester subject, combining with either civics or eco- nomics to make a unit of work. ln the other picture below is a display of a civics project. The exhibit was made by Marie Brink and Carolyn Schlie. lt represents the supreme court sitting before their velvet hung colonnade. Marie has her pointer on Chief justice Hughes. Carolyn sits on the other side of the court with Harold Schmeltzer beside her. Suzanne Stivers is the other girl in the picture and jim Worsham is the other boy. All are members of Mr. Ziese's civics class. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Across the top of the page is a photograph of Frederick Oakes Sylvester's beautiful mural, As the Sowing, the Reapingf' This painting covers the entire south wall of the library. lt is probably the most valuable article owned by the high school. Painted for the school at a Cost of six hundred dollars, its worth is now estimated at more than IOU times that sum. ln addition to its monetary value is the pleasure it gives to those using the library. The lower picture shows the library during one of the afternoon hours. While the building was crowded the library had to serve as a reg- ular study room part of the day. Now the stu- dents from studies report to the library only when they have special library assignments. Miss Wick, the librarian, has a selected group of students to assist her during the day. These students check books, return books to the stacks, and serve as assistants in every way. This opportunity to become acquainted with the duties of a librarian and to learn to per- form some of them is of great educational value. OUR LIBRARY ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES SCIENCE DEPARTMENT This picture Was taken in Miss Earnest's physiology class. Carolyn Schlie is pointing to the human leg muscles from one of the large physiology charts. Her audience includes Ruby Fender, standing beside her, and Helen Churchill and Mary Hughes on the other side of the chart. Seated at the study table are Betty Parrish, Lucille Ormond, and Charlotte Henson. There is a large model of the human ear on their table which must be the reason for their studious Writing. Miss Earnest has classes for both boys and girls in physiology. The course lasts one semester and can be combined With botany, Zoology, or physiography to make a unit toward graduation. The next group is a portion of one of Miss Harpers botany classes. Anne Wayland is drawing a seed, more than life size, upon the board. Manuel Deljrates Watches With great interest. The boy with the notebook paper is Everett Hoffman and the boy With the text book is Allen Bab- cock. The group about the table Who are using microscopes are Lucille Frizzell, Mary Louise Rose, Clarence Goodwin, Frances Thompson, and Katherine Peel. Miss Orr, Miss Meyer, and Mr. Westlund also teach botany. The group at the bottom of the page belongs to Miss Brock. The picture was made in the chemistry laboratory. Ruth Schlachter is busy with a Kipp generator. Across from her Raymond Pinkley is collecting gas in a pneumatic trough. Beside him lohn Herring has erected a com- plicated piece of apparatus. Sarah Whitney is heating a retort With a Bunsen burner. Next to her Bernard Evans is examining the contents of a test tube. Mr. Nelson is the other chemistry teacher. Besides the first year of chemistry, he instructs an advanced class. There is no picture of the physics laboratory. Mr. Radcliffe teaches physics as Well as physiography. I-le also sponsors a radio club. Mr. Rad- cliffe is a charter member of the Illinois State Academy of Science. 1937 124 THE DECANOIS ACTIVITIES MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT To students wishing to major in mathematics as a basis for future study in science or engineering, the high school offers an adequate course. Four semesters of algebra are taught, three of geometry, and one of trigonometry. In this first picture there are three students from one of Miss Martin's trigonometry classes. They are out of doors during school hours which makes even mathematics sound tempting. Helen Hanson appears to be sighting Bill White through a tiny telescope but she is really making ready to set her tran- sit in line with the top of l:'rede's garage. Then Bill will help her by walking out of the picture with his long pole. He will adjust the little circle so that I-Ielen's telescope, the aperture in the circle, and the top of the garage will be in the same line. Meanwhile Terry Newkirk will measure from the base of the plumb line to the foundation of the garage. The next picture is taken from Miss Fischers' class in Algebra 3. It simply illustrates how much mathe- matics can teach you Sarah Hin- ton has lettered upon the black- board a proof that you are as old as Methuselah. She stands between the two boys while Mary Adele McMillen points to the first equa- tion. Eugene Clark, who stands next to the board, seems to believe that a good proof makes a state- ment true. It is going to take more than algebra to fool Wilbur Am- man, who looks ready to tear the proof apart as soon as it is his turn. The bottom picture shows Edwin Allen and Billy Kennedy at either end of a desk loaded with solid geo- metry models. Lois Halliday stands behind the desk and shows a Very complicated model to Catherine Grabb. Charles Dodson looks at his selection all by himself. Ted Allsup is not interested in the models. He is deeply concerned in helping Hes- ton Booker understand the day's lesson. All of these students come from Miss Bobert's first hour solid geometry class. THE DECANOIS The commercial department has doubled in size during the last few years. Besides two years of stenography, office training, two years of bookkeeping, and two years of typing, the use of the calculator is taught. Other subjects included in the commercial curriculum are commercial arithmetic, industrial geography, commercial law, and business English. With the opening of the new addition of the high school much more room was allotted to the commercial department. The picture at the top of the page shows one of the two typing rooms. Fifty new typewriters were purchased in February to accomodate the great number of students anxious to enroll in the classes. Across the end of the room part of the banking section can be seen. Mr. Nickel and Mr. Abell are the typing teachers. Doris Young, who was awarded first place in the state typing contest in 1933, is an assistant. The next group includes six students who are learning to use the calculator under Miss Parkers instruction. One of the two machines owned by the department was purchased re- cently. This new machine is run by electricity. I ACTIVITIES COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT A calculating machine is one for the performance of mathematical operations. These machines are much used in modern offices. Vir- gil Kuns, who was graduated in lanuary, received a position imme- diately because of his ability to use a calcula- tor. ln the picture Roxie Witts and Billy lean Falloon stand behind the first machine which is being run by Mary White. Evelyn Hanley is holding a book for lune Osborne who oper- ates the second machine. I. R. Cressler stands in the background and does a little checking without mechanical aid. The last picture is taken in Mr. Heinle's bookkeeping room. Marie Surface is sitting at one of the regular desks attempting to get a trial balance. Lloyd Blankenship leans over her shoulder to catch any mistake. Walter Stout is so anxious to discover the right answer that he has placed his arm across Dorothy Reeds text book. There are no pictures from the stenography classes nor from the other subjects included in the commercial curriculum. Miss Giffin's in- dustrial geography classes, which are now taught in the new part of the building, attract many students who are not enrolled in the commercial department. 1937 THE DECANOIS ACTIVITIES MANUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT Until the new addition was opened in February, both manual training and mechanical drawing classes had been held in the re- modeled car barns more than a block east of the high school. Now the department occupies almost the whole of the new additions basement. The manual training shop consists of a huge L shaped room with a smaller room adjoining for special sup- plies. The long part of the room is equipped with individual benches. The shorter part of the room gives space to special saws, lathes, and similar equipment. This apparatus is elec- trically driven and most modern and efficient. There is ample room for making and assem- bling large pieces of furniture. Mr. Shaffer, in- structor in manual training, is known through- out the country for' his boat building ability. I-le is also a recognized cabinet maker. ln the upper picture a group from one of the advanced cabinet making classes is pictured. There seems to be enough complicated ma- chinery for all. ln the center of the group is Harold Baker, his head bent over his work. On his left are Raymond Rostek, working alone, and Louis Madia and Neal Morgan finishing their jobs at the machines. The other three boys are Earl Smith, Ernest Ducla, and Harry Winter. The second picture is from Mr. Birkhead's drawing room. The group about the table is examining an architect's blue print. The two girls in the picture are Sarah Hinton and Ioda McGaughey. There ar'e very few girls enrolled in the mechanical drawing department. The boy in the center of the scene is lack Hollo- way. The two boys beside the model of the house are Robert Maxwell and lames Hall. The boy at the other end of the table is Rich- ard Marchman. The students in this depart- ment stand at high desks to do their work. Their drawing equipment is that of a modern clraftsman and their finished work is almost professional. The last picture is another View of Mr. Shaf- fer's shop. The boys in the group are Con Dearth, Don Montgomery, Harold Young, and Wayne Easterling. Their project which is shown is the building of a sewing cabinet. The racks of tools can be seen behind these boys. Their bench is one of the individual ones in the department. THE DECANOIS 1937 There are three teachers of home economics in the high school, Miss Murphy, Miss Trout- man, and Miss Theobald. Miss Murphy teaches clothing and Miss Troutman teaches foods. Miss Theobald has classes in foods, clothing, and home making. The teaching of home mak- ing is one of the more modern developments of home economics. Miss Theobald spends her summers at the Univer'sity of California which has one of the best departments of home eco- nomics in the country. Above is a group of girls from one of Miss Troutman's foods classes. They are engaged in preparing a meal which promises to be good in spite of the old saying about too many cooks. The Waitress is Lois Cowgill. The cook with the egg beater is Helen Smith. Irene Su- zewitz faces her and does some complicated mixing with a large spoon. Katherine Peel is keeping the stew from cooking too rapidly ACTIVITIES HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT while the two bakers, Sophie White and Maybelle McClure, take the biscuits fr'om the oven. These girls not only know how to plan and prepare meals but how to serve them also. In one of the pictures below Mary Katherine Bittgers is finishing her stitching at the machine so that Kathleen Burke can take her place. Bhoda Knuth stands at the McCall chart point- ing to the proper finishing for a certain seam while Mabel Cressler looks on. The girls on the far side of the table are Vernita Hart and Ada- lene Iohnson and Virginia Eiserrnan. They are sewing new spring blouses. The other two hand sewers are Harriet Boland and Pauline Peters. The second picture at the bottom of the page shows some of the new equipment in the sew- ing room. Behind the cases for finished gar- ments there are individual cupboards with locks where girls can store their materials. Be- side this store room is the fitting room. In front of this fitting room Marguerite Smalley stands before a mirror while Annabelle Graham tight- ens the belt of a new dress. Alice Ing and Ma- bel Cressler are cutting out a blouse at the table while Ianet Bosebraugh watches from the other side. The two girls doing hand work are Norma Bond and Bhoda Dunaway. Pran- ces Warnick is putting her new dress back in the case. 1937 THE DECANOIS ACTIVITIES ART DEPARTMENT Three objectives are set by Mrs. Meyer in the teaching of high school art. The first of these is to foster an appreciation of beauty in nature and an appreciation of old and new paintings. The second is to teach the fundamental elements of art- drawing, composition, color, and craft. The third is to offer fields of specialization to certain students which will make it possible for them to find profitable employment after leaving high school. Art students from the Decatur High School have found such employment in stores, factories, theaters, architect offices, commer- cial studios, engraving plants, automobile art departments, label plants, and in private stu- dios. The picture at the top of the page shows five art students with their' posters. The art depart- ment makes effective posters for all activities of the school and for many outside of school. Harold Smeltzer is standing before his poster which was made in the interest of better leg- islation for the support of Illinois public schools. In the center of the picture Garlin Shaw shows one of his dance posters. This one was made for Tri-Y's matinee dance, the Irish Tangle. Dorothy Eberhart and Betty Morrow display Book Week posters on either side of him. Sarah Hinton exhibits a play poster made for Thalia's play late in the fall. At the bottom of the page is a picture of a life class. The bulletin board background shows charts of proportions. Emily Karelas is the model. Bernice Young is watching Doro- thy Eberhart as she finishes her sketch. Elean- or Allsup seems to have her drawing nearly completed too. The other artists are Sarah Hinton, near the center of the picture, and Carolyn Schlie. The mask making class is shown in the third picture. The girls who are beginning a mask are Frances Glazebrook and Maxine Wilson. Next to them sits Ray Carlson with his mask removed from the model and ready for decora- tion. Edylene Gilly is holding the model for Rays mask. Helen Draper is watching the pro- cedure with interest. Eddie Reynolds is build- ing his mask of paste and paper. Dorothy Eb- erhart has just finished a particularly sinister one. The bulletin board shows how terrifying the finished products can be. This class makes smaller masks which are used for party and dance favors. THE DECANOIS 1937 129 l One of the most beautiful and impressive services of the year was the Christmas Ves- pers presented by the mixed glee club and a cappella choir. One hundred twenty persons under the direction of Miss Adelaide Pease took part in the service. Assisting the voices were a brass choir and a string and Wood- wind ensemble from the high school orchestra. The chimes, played by Thomas Scanlon, were used as an echo for several of the numbers. The service opened with the French carol, 'Angels O'er the Fields, sung from the sky- light of the auditorium by a girls' ensemble. This was followed by the processional, O Come All Ye Faithful, assisted by the brass choir. Solo parts in 'lI..ullaby on Christmas Eve, by Christiansen, and The Three Kings, a Catalanian folk song, were sung by Maria Karelas. The scripture reading, the Christmas story from Saint Luke, was read by Richard Foster. Beautiful Savior followed as the re- sponse with William Garvin singing the solo parts. Martin Hill sang Cantique de Noel by Adam. Delina Fraser played a violin solo, Meditation, from Thais, by Massenek. An echo choir of fourteen voices was used in A Carpenter Cut the Manger Wood and Silent Night. The service was closed with the bene- diction which was given by Reverend lver M. lohnson, and the chorus singing The Lord Bless You and Keep You, by Lutkin. MADRIGAL SINGERS ACTIVITIES VESPERS During the summer of last year Miss Pease organized the Boy's Double Ouartette. The members are Martin Hill, William Garvin, Richard Foster, Roger Pease, Dudley Davidson, William Snider, Donald Carr, and Roger Blank. The group has practised thirty minutes before school on set days during the year. Below is a picture of the Madrigal Singers, a group organized by Miss Pease this year. They use no instrumental accompaniment. They follow the old English custom of sitting around a table to sing. Left to right, as the members are seated, are William Snider, Mar- tin Hill, Dudley Davidson, Maria Karelas, Ruth Flynn, Helen Dawson, Mariel Odor, Naomi Ed- wards, Nancy Stookey, Betty McLernon, Roger Blank, Roger Pease, and William Garvin. Their first public appearance was made early in February at the founders' dinner of the City Council of Parents and Teachers. 1937 THE DECANOIS PU IllICATIONS SYN BULS AN D N EAN I NGS DUBLICATIDNS DIVISION sucu 'P R E 5 S-PRINTING ' SCISSOIIS-CLIDDINC ' 0UIll DEN-WRITING PUBLICATIONS DECANOIS BUSINESS STAFF The business staff of the l937 Decanois has been most ef- ficient and successful. Their duties have been to sell ad- vertising, arrange copy of it, and to collect from the advertis- ers, to solicit subscriptions, collect small payments upon these subscriptions, and deliver receipts to the subscribers, and to arrange for the distribution of the book. They also managed a magazine campaign in the late fall and helped to promote the Decanois dance in November. While each one on the staff was appointed for some special duty, all have Worked with each other to make the Decanois self supporting. Never has a staff of students sold as much advertising for the Decanois and never has a staff turned in more subscriptions. ln the picture at the top of the page are Pauline Ritchie and Rose Kennedy. Pauline has served as cir'culation secre- tary. Rose, who is one of the junior members of the staff, has been assistant business secretary. ln the next picture, seated around the table from left to right, are Pauline Ritchie, Richard Morris, lack Davis, Edwin Allen, and Betty May Iones. Alfred Diller is standing behind the table. Pauline is looking through one of the files where subscription pledges are kept. Opposite her Ed- win Allen examines another file. lack Davis is checking a list of fully paid subscriptions. Betty May is di- viding her attention between a re- ceipt she is writing and a page of snapshots. Richard is all business with two bills at hand ready for the bank. Alfred is arranging cards to take to home rooms for collections. ln the last picture, William White is standing. Natt Hammer, Annie Harp, and Martin Loeb are behind the table with Rose Kennedy at one end and Terry Newkirk at the other. Advertising copy is the business of all. Rose is getting fresh paper from a box. Natt is figuring space ar- rangements while Annie checks copy all ready Written. Martin is examin- ing a book to see what is done with its ads. Terry is making note of some money received. William seems to approve the copy in his hands. THE DECANOIS 'I A 193 7 PUBLICATIONS DECANOIS EDITORIAL STAFF The editorial staff consists of a group of students selected from the mid year class of 1937 and the Iune class of 1937. Two junior members were appointed this year. Barbara Morey was editor of the 1937 Decanois. Mary lane Ives was in charge of all business betweeen the engraver and the staff and the photographer and staff. Mary lane also mounted all class pictures and faculty pictures. Ioda McGaughey and Dorothy Huff assisted her. Margaret Westervelt and Virgil Kuns were mid year editors. Dorothy Allen Was lune class editor with Gertrude Gollnick and Boyd Larson as assistants. Mary Louise Bose and Mariel Odor were calendar editors. Otto Keil, assisted by his brother Edwin, reported upon all basketball and football games. Boxie Witts was in charge of girls' athletics. Veronica Stratton and lunita Russell were music editors. loy Leonard and La Von Townsend were or- ganization editors. Marian Grove was staff typist. In the picture at the top of the page La Von Townsend is seated between loy Leonard and Dorothy Allen. Edwin Keil and Boyd Larson stand behind them. ln the next pic- ture Barbara Morey and Mary lane Ives are seated behind the table. Barbara is showing Gertrude Goll- nick the sizes of type to be used in the senior write ups. Mary lane is mounting a panel of seniors while Ioda McGaughey Watches her. Mary Louise Bose, seated, and Margaret Westervelt, standing, have found something amusing in an old year- book. Veronica Stratton, seated at the other end of the table, is look- ing at last year's Decanois. ln the last picture, funior Keil and Boxie Witts look at the athletic sec- tion of the lllio. Behind them Doro- thy Huff shows foy Leonard some panels which are ready for the en- graver. Together at one end of the table are Mariel Odor' and Mary Louise Bose. Marian Grove is at the other end, ready to type at a min- ute's notice. lunita Russell stands be- side her. 1937 THE DECANOIS to the light pen and ink drawings used in the l936 book was chosen. This heavier work harmonizes with the 1937 theme, Symbolism. Also a dark rich cover was selected as suitable for this work just as the antique white cover harmonized with the art work last year. Bernice Young also planned most of the arrangements for the printed pages with the photographs. Ioda McGaughey, who helped with this work, is seen seated and working on a layout. lack Lewis, Decanois poster artist, is holding one of his posters. The snapshot editors, Edylene Gilly, Bernice Young, Maxine Wil- son, Sarah Hinton, and Betty Mor- row, are shown in the third picture cutting mounts, selecting and trim- ming them, arranging, fitting, and pasting them on the mounts and then planning captions to print by them. Selection was difficult as so many good snapshots were handed in. Twenty three pages were mount- ed. Fifteen were selected by Mr. Sayre, Miss Prestley, and Mr. Per- kins. The cost prohibited the use of all of them. PUBLICATIONS DECANOIS ART Carolyn Schlie, senior art editor of the Decanois for l937, is seen in the top picture with designs for the book exhibited back of her and a sheet of her lettering on the desk. This hand lettering is seen in the following pages, Foreword, Title Page, Table of Contents, Our Cover, Copyright, Appreciation, Dedication, Staff l-leads, Afterword, Ex Libris, Finis, Division Sheets, and in the explana- tion of symbols on the back of each division sheet. The de- signs used are modern in composition and are original. ln the second picture Bernice Young, junior assistant art editor, is seated and looking over some work Carolyn Schlie is showing her. Both girls worked in Summer School planning the theme or motif to be used in the art work, the medium, and the style. A strong technique in paint values in contrast l THE DECANOIS 1937 l35 PUBLICATIONS OBSERVER BUSINESS STAFF ln the first picture Lee Moorehead, business manager of the Observer, is shown at a table Writing. Robert Weiner, assist- ant business manager, and Marion Gaddis, advertising man- ager, stand beside him. These boys carry a great responsibility for it is their duty to keep the Observer self supporting. In the second picture Phyllis Darland and Dawn O'Dell, representing the advertising staff, and Beatrice Himstead and Margaret Screeton, from the circulation staff, are shown. These girls are outstanding among the members of their staffs being capable and dependable. In the third picture, from left to right, are Lila Severe, Rosemary Screeton, Harold Lichtenberger, Pat- rick Gustin, and Bernadine Parker. Lila is circulation manager. The Observer is delivered to home rooms every other Fri- day for distribution among the subscribers. Under Lila's super- vision this task has been accom- plished this year more effectively than ever before. Rosemary Scree- ton is her assistant. Any member of either business or editorial staff helps With the distribution of the papers but these two girls are re- sponsible for the lists of subscrib- ers and all details of the circulation. Bernadine is bookkeeper for the Whole business staff. I-larold is her assistant. Patrick is in charge of col- lections. His business is to collect for the ads. Besides the support given to the paper by the subscribers, the busi- ness staff depends upon its adver- tisers to help publish the paper. The business men in Decatur are very generous in their support of the Ob- server. The Observer movies, which were produced for the fourth time in April, are another source of in- come for the paper. While the pho- tography of the movies was not in the hands of the business staff the sale of tickets was as Well as the necessary bookkeeping. 1937 l36 THE DECANOIS PUBLICATIONS OBSERVER EDITORIAL STAFF The picture at the top of the page shows Billy Howenstine and Patsy Wolfhope, co-editors of the Observer. With the aid of their assistants they have published a four or six page paper every two weeks during the school year. The Observer, through its editors, is a member of the Columbia Scholastic Press Association, National Scholastic Press Association, and Illinois State High School Press Association. ln the second picture, Barbara Lyon, seated, and Louis Grenias and Howard Rice, standing, are reading an Ob- server. Lily Bernson is on the other side of the desk. Barbara is exchange editor of the Observer. Papers from other schools are sent to her in exchange for the Observer. She writes a column Hand-Me-Down in each issue of the Observer. Louis is sports reporter. During the State Finals he sat in the press box with the newspaper reporters from all over the state. He is most dependable and has helped in al- most every capacity on the paper during the year. Howard Bice writes the Sophomore column. Lily Bern- son, listed as a feature writer in the Observer staff head, has been as willing and as capable as Louis to fill in when ever needed. Helen Draper, writer of Betty's letter, Mau- rice Bafford, 'editor of the col- umn called lnklings, and Nancy Stookey are not in the picture. Nancy was in charge of the high school directory published by the Observer staff last fall. She also wrote editorials for the paper during the year. In the third picture, from left to right, are Virginia Bopp, lane Smith, fanet Evans, Helen fones, Hubert Magill, and Sarah lane Ebaugh. Virginia is in charge of the editorial writers. lane manages the assign- ment for feature writing. Helen is news editor. Hubert is sports edi- tor. Sarah Iane and lanet are as- sistants to the co-editors. THE DECANOIS PUBLICATIONS OBSERVER MOVIES On April l6 the annual Observer movies were shown for the students of the Decatur High School. Two auditorium periods, each one hour long, were used to accommodate the pupils and the teachers eager to see themselves in the movies. Tickets for the show were ten cents each. Salmagundi was the title given to the production this year. Salmagundi, which means a miscellany, was plan- ned to include as many members of the school as pos- sible. Views of a senior class meeting, showing Presi- dent Rotz and Miss Foran, included many of the se- niors. A junior meeting and a sophomore meeting re- viewed important business for the under classmen. Then the seniors at their Christmas party was off- set by the junior dance and that most successful social event in years, the sophomore party. Football returned in a vividly chilly scene from the Springfield-Decatur game. Basketball, as usual, offered plenty of inter- esting memories. Each member of the squad entering the state finals was shown. Captain Park, who really needs no help to remain in the memory of every D. H. S. fan, was featured in the play that made Decatur famous. The presentation of the basketball trophy in the auditorium revived pride in that second place in the State. For hundred of the lesser lights the walk from the high school to the armory for a pep meeting gave an opportunity to flicker on the screen. The school day showing students entering the building, going to lunch, and leaving after' the day's session of- fered room for pictures of many more students. The new addition, which has added much to the school's accommodations, was exhibited from the breaking of ground for the building until the addition was ready for use. An airplane view of the school showed what a large spot Decatur High School makes in the center of the city. Scenes from some of the class room acti- vities illustrated daily routine. The chemistry labora- tory without its famous smells, the art department re- viewing their poster artists, the sewing classes in their handsome new apartment, and foods classes setting a table and serving a meal were shown. The music department was represented by scenes from the beautiful vesper service and from the opera, Sweethearts The opera was cleverly produced in color, as was the scene from the sewing classes. Dram- atics were advertised through Thalia's fall produc- tion, Seventeen, and the mid year class play, Come Out of the Kitchen. An interesting picture showed Patsy Wolfhope and Billy Howenstine, co-editors of the Observer, with the first editor' of the Observer, Wayne Williams, Mr. Williams paid a visit to his old home last fall and spoke in the audi- torium. Among other bits of school life shown were scenes from one of Tri-Y's famous penny pot-lucks. The movies were taken by Stanley Threlfall, Roger Pease, and Hilmer Landholt under the direction and sup- ervision of Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor, a member of the commercial depart- ment faculty, is director of visual aids in the high school. Billy l-lowenstine, Patsy Wolfhope, Lee Moorehead, Miss Hambright, and Mr. Abell helped in choosing and arranging the film. Lee Moorehead gave an introduction and made very entertaining explanations during the showing of the films. lanet Dickey played the piano. The picture on this page shows Roger Pease and Stanley Threlfall, the Observer photographers. Stanley has been interested in photography for five years. Roger has been taking pictures with his father for an even longer time. 1937 138 THE DECANOIS EEEQ9 Qlffmnnns Q iw W 9 fs 55 A 5 I X X Q. 0 NURS A n SYM BOLS AND M EAN I NGS I-I O N O R S DIVISION SLI I-IT ' ARROW AND TARGET- AIM- ' ING TOWARD ACIIILVEMENT ' DELTA-SC I-I OLA ST C L X C ll L L E NC E 0 D - ATU LETIC AWARDS THE DECANOIS 1937 D e c a t u r H i g h School has always placed honors in scholarship h i g h er than honors in any other school ac- tivity. F o r m a n y years of the school's . history the only hon- or awarded at com- mencement time was a scholarship to some university or college. The member of the class with the highest average received this honor. Within the last twenty years recognition has been given by the school to all of the stu- dents in the graduating class who have main- tained an average of 94 or above during their three years in senior high school. Gold pins in the form of a delta are awarded such stu- dents at commencement. In order to increase interest in scholarship among the underclass- men, the school board awards silver deltas to all members of the class who, at the end of their junior year, have maintained an average of 94 in their studies. The silver delta group from last spring who are not in the picture in- clude Dorothy Allen, Sarah Hinton, Lois Mackey, Pauline Ritchie, Mary Louise Rose, Dorothy Serak, Helen Shippy, Annabelle Thom- alla, Inabelle Trueblood, William White, Ed- win Bell, VV'arren Osborne, Sarah Whitney, Top row: Parker, Brink, N xKYC8thCI'fOI'd, Magill, Livingston, F o s t e r, Stookey. Second row: Cockrell, Stratton, Schlie, Harp, YVolfhope, VV a r n a c k, Tallman, jones. First r o w : Karloski, Dawson, Odor, Cashen. Good, Hawkins, Morey, Ives. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD HONORS and Paul Koslofski. The silver deltas were presented to the juniors at an honor auditori- um held late in May. Besides requiring a 94 average for this honor the school also requires four semesters of senior high school attend- ance. Two exceptions are made, however, in regard to attendance. The first exception is made when, by extra work each semester or by work in summer school, the applicant has sufficient credits and units for admission to the senior class the following semester. The sec- ond exception had to be made when most of the sophomores were held in junior high school because of crowded conditions in senior high school. This semester of the sophomore year is counted as though it had taken place in senior high school. Since Mr. Sayre has been principal of the Decatur High School, an annual honor day auditorium has been held. Mr. Sayre's idea in promoting such an activity is to encourage all students to improve their scholarship aver- ages. Two kinds of certificates are issued at these yearly meetings. High honor certificates are given to all students in the high school who have reached a 94438 average for the school year. Honor certificates are granted to those with a 90-94 average. ln the small picture is a silver delta. The ac- tual pin is about one half inch across. The year in which the pin is issued is engraved upon it. VIVIAN GOULD VALEDICTORIAN from the heads of the departments and principal as well as a high scholastic average. After the valedictorian has been chosen by the faculty, the senior class nominates from the remaining members of the class students who might Well represent the class as salutatorian at commencement. Then the class elects one of these nominees by means . of a written ballot. The mid-year class of 1937 elected Mildred Grace johnson for salutatorian. This is the greatest honor which can be given to one of the members of a class by his class- I1'1GlGS. Mildred johnson Was a splendid student dur- ing her Whole high school life. She Was a mem- ber of the scholastic committee of her sopho- more class in 1934. She received honor certifi- cates in 1935 and 1936. At the end of her junior year she received a silver delta and at mid-year :ommencement she was one of the members of her class to receive a gold delta. Besides maintaining her high average in scholarship, Mildred took an active part in school affairs. She was a member of the Ob- server staff as a special reporter during her junior and senior years. She also took part in musical activities. As a member of junior glee club, she sang in the Christmas vesper services. 1937 HONORS MID-YEAR CLASS HONORS One of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon any girl or boy of the graduating class is that of being chosen valedictorian or salutatorian. The faculty chooses the valedictorian, basing their choice upon scholastic ability, interest in school activities, loyal support of the school, and proper attitude to instructors. The class elects the salutatorian. V This year Vivian LaVerne Gould was valedic- torian. She has made honor grades throughout her high school career, making the highest rec- ord. She did not take an active part in outside clubs or activities, but instead gave her time to her school Work and received Honor Certificates in '35 and '36 and both a silver and gold Delta. She was named valedictorian as a reward for her steadfastness. The subject of the valedictory ad- dress Was Motion Pictures as a Factor in Edu- cation. Vivian also received the scholarship to Iames Millikin University for one year which is offered to one of the members of each graduating class of Decatur High School. This person receiving the scholarship must have a high recommendation SALUTATORIAN MILDRED JOHNSON THE DECANOIS 144 HONORS I UNE CLASS HONORS At a faculty meeting held April l2 Annie Harp was chosen valedictorian of the Iune senior class. From a list of over thirty students holding high honor averages in scholarship Annie was selected because of the service she has given to her class and to the school. Her activities were divided among music, dramatics, literary society, and publications. As a member of Glee club she ap- peared in the opera Sweethearts, early in the spring. She was a charter member of Thalia and played in productions given by this society. She was a member of Aristos and has served that society in many capacities. She represented Aris- tos in the oration entry when the inter society contest was held this year. ln 1936 she held a junior position on the Decanois staff. In her senior year she served the Decanois as one of the most dependable members of the business staff. She was a member of the Tri-Y Girl Reserve club. Be- sides actively participating in these organizations Annie has maintained an average of 98 in schol- arship. This is the highest average obtainable in the Decatur High school. lt means that no grade below an A has been received in any sub- ject. SALUTATORIAN IIMMIE WEATHERFORD THE DECANOIS 145 ANNIE HARP VALEDICTORIAN On the morning following the se- lection of the valedictorian by the faculty, the seniors nominated mem- bers of their class for salutatorian. The list from which the nominations were made contained the names of all the high honor seniors except that of the valedictorian. This has been a custom of the school for some time as students high in scholarship usually pre- pare better addresses for the commencement pro- gram. Some discussion of the candidates was held. The purpose of these discussions was to acquaint the members of the class with the speak- ing ability of each candidate as well as to voice other desirable traits of the candidates for this much desired honor. The class then voted upon the students nominated. This eliminated all but two from the list. These two were then voted upon by closed ballot on the morning of April 15. Iames Weatherford won this ballot from Richard Foster. Besides his high scholastic average which has merited him a silver delta, Iimmie has been an active member of his class. He has been a member of the social committee during the year and has served as a dues collector. His good na- ture and pleasure in all fun made him a success in both positions. He has been a member of Ro- taro literary society. 1937 For over forty years Miss Mary W. French was a teacher in the Decatur High School. One year after the present building was com- pleted she resigned from the faculty. The fol- lowing winter she notified the Board of Educa- tion of her contribution to all Decatur High School graduating classes of the future. She had placed one thousand dollars at interest. Each year the interest accrued was to be di- vided between two members of the graduating class, three fifths to one and two fifths to the other. A committee composed of the heads of departments and the principal were to select two pupils from the class to receive the money. The selection was to be based upon the fol- lowing points: a proper attitude toward the administrative policy of the school, a proper attitude toward instructors, a good grade of scholarship, an interest in school activities, membership in one of the literary socities. Any pupil who had been a member of the class for two years was to be eligible. Miss French lived to see many young people honored by her gift. She rarely missed at- tending the graduating exercises in june when the awards were made. Many of the boys and HONORS MARY W. FRENCH AWARDS girls honored were children or grandchildren of her former pupils. Perhaps she preferred that her gift be so closely associated with her former pupils. She seemed to be able to re- call anyone whom she had ever taught and to remember incidents of amusing quality about their mutual relationship. Miss French died in 1933, one of Decatur's truly great persons. From the june class of 1937 Dorothy Allen was selected by the committee as most closely fulfilling the requirements designated by Miss French. Dorothy is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. jay M. Allen. Her sister, Margaret, received this same award in the class of 1936. Dorothy has maintained a high scholarship av- erage, receiving a silver delta at the end of her junior year and being a candidate for a gold delta at commencement. She has been a member of Aristos, Thalia, La Alianza, Espanol, and Glee Club. She served on the Observer staff until her senior year when she became lune class editor of the Decanois. She will re- ceive the first Mary W. French award. Hubert Magill, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ansel O. Magill, was chosen to receive the second French award. Hubert also received a silver delta for scholarship and is a candidate for a gold delta. He has been a member of Senior Glee Club and A'Capella Choir. As a member' of these musical groups he has appeared in special chorus work as well as the opera, Sweethearts He has been a member of Thalia and had a part in Growing Pains, produced by that society last year. He has served the Observer as sports editor during his senior year. He was a member' of Forum literary society and of Chess club. IDA K. MARTIN CONTEST ln 1920 Miss lda K. Martin left a fund to the Decatur High School which permits two thir- ty dollar prizes to be given annually. ln order to receive one of these awards the contestants must be a member of either the mid year or lune graduating class. Winners of the Lin- coln essay contest can not compete. The con- testant is judged first upon an original patriotic essay of not more than one thousand words. Then the essay is memorized and delivered before competent judges. Next, a citizenship rating for the entrant is determined by averag- ing grades given him by the faculty members. The essay, delivery, and citizenship average determine the contestant's final standing. One of the awards goes to a boy and one to a girl. The winners deliver their addresses at a Memorial Day program but the awards are not given until the june Commencement. The winners of last year's Ida K. Martin contest were Ioan Walraven and Charles Liv- ingston. This year' the winners were Patsy Wolfhope and Otto Keil, Ir. 1937 THE DECANOIS D. A. R. AWARD Each year one girl is chosen from the senior class to receive the D. A. R. citizenship award. From a group of three girls nominated and voted upon by the senior class one is selected by a faculty committee. The selection is based upon dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Dorothy Allen was one of the three chosen by the senior class this year and the one selected by the faculty for the award. V From over three hundred similarly selected Illinois high school girls one is selected by lot to attend the Daughters of the American Revolution conference in Washington held in the spring. Argo's en- trant was chosen this year. The Stephen Decatur chapter of D. A. B. gave the winners of this district awards in recognition of their selection for the state contest. The high schools of the district are Mt. Zion, Macon, and Decatur. Q Mrs. lnez Bender established a fund with the board of education to maintain two patrio- tic awards to be presented at the june com- mencement. The contest for these awards is held among the members of the senior class during january. Mrs. Bender gave this fund in honor of her father who was a great ad- mirer of Abraham Lincoln. She asked that the following requirements for contestants be maintained. First, only members of the grad- uating class are to compete. Second, the sub- ject of each essay submitted for consideration must have to do with Abraham Lincoln. Third, each contestant must be judged on the worth of his essay, his delivery of it before compet- ent judges, his citizenship within the school. Mrs. Bender, who has recently died, was a member of the board of education for many years. She was manager of the local Bed Cross and a member of several patriotic groups. This year the Lincoln Essay Contest closed on january 25. The judges for the essay part of the contest were Miss Stapp, Miss Gold- inger, and Miss Charlotte Meyer. Dawn O'dell ranked first in essay among the girls, Patsy Wolfhope was second and Helen Ashley and Dorothy Kuhns tied for third place. Lee Moore- head ranked first among the boys, Hubert Magill and Edgar Livingston tied for second place, and Warren Osborne placed third. All of the teachers were asked to grade the contestants on citizenship. These grades were averaged with the help of Miss Parker, who tabulated the results after using the adding LINCOLN ESSAY WHWNERS HONORS machine. ln the final average, Annie Harp ranked first in citizenship, Patsy Wolfhope was second, and Helen Ashley third. For the boys, Hubert Magill ranked first in citizenship, War- ren Osborne second, and Edgar Livingston third. Miss Katherine Stadler, who is well trained in the teaching of dramatics, Miss Elizabeth Connard, teacher of public speaking, and Mrs. Florence Lorton, who submitted for Miss Ham- bright, were the judges of the public speaking ability of the contestants. Among the girls, Dawn O'Dell placed first in speaking, Annie Harp and Shirley Cornick tied for second place, and Helen Ashley placed third. LaVon Town- send placed first among the boys, Lee More- head and Hubert Magill tied for second place, Edgar Livingston ranked third. ln averaging all of the ratings Dawn O'Dell was the highest among the girls and Hubert Magill among the boys. Their pictures appear below. Each is to receive thirty dollars at june commencement. THE DECANOIS 1937 With the intersociety cup as their reward, Rotaro won first place in the contest this year. Aristos, winner of the cup last year, placed secondg Forum placed third and Agora placed fourth. The object of this contest is to promote a friendly rivalry among the four literary so- cieties. Humorous reading, extemporaneous speaking, dramatic reading, oration, and in- terpretative reading are the subjects contest- ed. The society winning the greatest number of points in the contest has its name engraved upon a beautiful silver trophy cup. If a so- ciety wins the contest three years in succes- sion, the cup is to become a permanent pos- session of that society. Mr. Deam, who was the principal of Deca- tur High School before Mr. Sayre, and who is now a teacher in the loliet Township High School, started the intersociety literary con- tests. Each year a contest was to be held. Agora, Forum, Aristos, and Rotaro were to be the contestants. In 1933 Forum won the con- test for the third consecutive time and the Deam Cup became its property. For the l934 contest Mr. Sayre presented a cup to be held under the same ruling as the Deam Cup. Since that year no society has won the award twice in succession. Rotaro placed first in 1934, Aris- tos last year, and Rotaro again this year. Mariel Odor of Aristos won the inter society contest this year for interpretative reading. Listeners by Walter de la Mare was the . HONORS INTER SOCIETY CONTEST poem read. Albert Sanner of Rotaro placed second. Hilmer Landholt of Rotaro won the con- test for humorous reading and La Von Town- send from Forum placed second. After Albert Sanner won first place in the dramatic read- ings, Rotaro still held high score in the con- test. Lily Bernson of Aristos placed second in dramatic reading. Then Richard Foster of Forum won first place in oration. This put Forum back into the running. Annie Harp of Aristos took second place in oration. interest ran high for the final contest, extemporaneous speaking. This was won by Marshall Campbell of Rotaro and this contest also decided that Rotaro should win the cup. Zola Roberts of Agora placed second in extemporaneous speaking. The judge for these contests was Mr. David Pettigrew, the dramatic director of the Com- munity Recreation Association, Shortly after Christmas an inter society ban- quet was held in the balcony of Mrs. Carr's tea room. Lee Moorehead was master of cere- monies and Reverend Cutlip was guest speak- er. The theme for the banquet decorations was winter which was carried out in colors of green and white. The picture above is of the five contest win- ners. Left to right are Albert Sanner, I-lilmer Landholt, Mariel Odor, Marshall Campbell, and Richard Foster. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 One of the long established customs of De- catur High School is the annual Herald-Be- view Story Contest. ln l895 The Decatur Be- view promoted this contest to stimulate liter- ary interest among students. Any Decatur High School student may participate in the contest. Each year cash prizes totaling S41 are offered for the five best short stories submitted. The first prize is S155 second, S105 third, 58g fourth, S55 and fifth, SS. Honorable mention is given to fifteen students. This year the conditions governing the con- test were the same as in previous years. They are as follows: The story must not exceed one thousand words. lt may be as much shorter as the writer desires to make it. The story must be handed in at The Herald- Beview office before mid-night, Saturday, No- vember 28. It must be written with ink and on only one side of the paper. A typwriter may not be used. The paper must be the regular theme paper used in the high school. t The manuscript must not be signed or seal- ed, but must be accompanied by a sealed en- velope, containing the name of the story, the writer's name, age, and, year in school. When the manuscript is left at the Herald-Review office, a number will be put on it and the same number will be put on the sealed envelope. No one will know who wrote the story until the awards have been made and the sealed envelope with the same number is opened. The story must be original as to composi- tion and must not have been previously pub- lished as a story. The story must be an account of an actual occurrence or a description of something, or it may be an expression of one's ideas, im- pressions, or observation. There is no limit to the time of the facts made use of. This year the winners were all girls, two of them juniors, and three seniors. The first prize was awarded to Mary Frances May, a junior. Barbara Stoune, also a junior, won the sec- ond prize. Helen Marjorie Ashley, a senior, won the third prize. Virginia Bopp and Dawn O'dell both seniors, won fourth and fifth place, respectively. The honor roll consisted of A. G. Webber, Hubert Magill, jack Robinson, Virginia Moyer, jane Bastob, Garlin Shaw, Lester Brinkoetter, Annie Harp, Dorothy Kurek, Irene Nottingham, Dorothy Reidel, Robert Lambert, Betty Lou Casey, Sarah Deickman, and Violet Moore. ludges in the contest were Mrs. W. W. Daup, wife of the pastor of the St. Iohn's Episcopal Churchg Rev. Obermeyer of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, and E. I. Kilborn, Packard dealer. Below is a picture of the winners. Left to right are Barbara Stoune, Virginia Bopp, Mary Frances May, Helen Marjorie Ashley, and Dawn O'dell. HERALD REVIEW STORY CONTEST HONORS i An airmail poster contest was sponsored last spring by the postal officials at Washington upon the suggestion of Governor Henry I-Iorner of Illinois. Postmaster Iames M. Allen of Decatur invited the poster artists of the De- catur High School art classes to enter the contest. Six posters from the high school were sent to the Illinois State Postmasters Convention at Springfield. Over one hun- dred posters from other Illinois High schools were entered in this contest. Rex Smith, a graduate in the Iune class of 1936, was awarded first place in this amateur contest. Then, when his poster was placed in a group of posters designed by professional artists, he was given second place. The first place in this contest was taken by Mr. Robert M. Root of Shelbyville with an oil painting called The Spirit of Flight. Rex did not expect his poster to be judged DECANOIS ART EDITOR The highest honor which can be conferred upon a student of the Art Department is to be made art editor of the Decanois. Carolyn Schlie received this award for the 1937 Decanois. Last year Carolyn served the Decanois as co-art editor with Winifred Diller. This year Bernice Young has planned page layouts and assisted Carolyn in many ways but the actual art work for the book is Carolyn's own. Besides preparing the three-tone division sheets and incidental plates, Carolyn has done quantities of hand lettering. This is tedious work and required hours of patient labor. The rich quality of hand lettering cannot be duplicated by the most skillful commercial printer. Carolyn is shown in this picture with some of her Decanois work mounted on the bulletin board. HONORS AIRMAIL POSTER CONTEST with the work of an experienced and well known artist. Mr. Root sells his paintings for hundreds of dollars. Postmaster Allen was so pleased with the decision of the judges that he sent a telegram to Mr. Sayre, say- ing, Rex Smith wins first place in amateur, second in sweepstakes. All of the entries in the contest were on exhibit in the Orlando Ho- tel during a postal convention. Then the group was moved to the lobby of the new postoffice for several weeks. The public was invited to in- spect them during this time. Next they were hung at the Decatur Art Institute with other high school art work for people especially interested in art and in the schools to see. Later Mr. Allen sent Rex's prize winning poster to the National Con- vention of Postmasters at Cleveland where it was exhibited for a month. Then it was sent to the postal de- partment at Washington. From there it was sent to Pittsburgh and to St. Paul for other exhibits. Dur- ing inauguration week this much traveled poster was displayed in the post office department in Washing- ton. Next it Was shown at the Grand Central Palace, New York City, as a part of the airmail exhibit of the National Aviation show. The poster is now in a permanent exhibit in New York City. 1937 150 THE DECANOIS HONORS II.LINOIS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION POSTER CONTEST In its effort to arouse the interest of the general public, especially that of the governor of Illinois and of other state officials, in the lack of much needed funds for public schools and in the ab- sence of any state funds for high schools, the Il- linois Educational Association sponsored an es- say and also a poster contest during the Ameri- can Education week. The subject was, naturally, Additional State Support of the Public Schools. Mr. Dwight York, assistant superintendent of schools, had charge of the local contests. Several posters were entered in the poster con- test from the Art Department of the high school. All were designed in the high school colors of bright red and white. Black lettering upon these posters made a very attractive display. Each carried a convincing message. No two had the same slogan or idea of decoration. After the posters were completed, they were displayed in down town stores, then sent to the contest. It was most difficult for the committee to decide just which poster to send to the state contest. Mr. Harris, Mr. Sayre, and Mr. York acted upon this committee. They selected Charles Whitaker's poster as the best. The design on this poster was a drawing of a large modern school. The slogan was Illinois Can Afford Good Schools. Mr. York sent the poster to Springfield. Entries were received from fifteen other divisions. Charles Whitaker's poster was awarded first place. Charles, his poster, and Decatur High school have been given much publicity since this award. Pic- tures of Charles and the poster have appeared The prize awarded to Charles was a sev- eral days visit in Springfield with all ex- penses paid. These expenses included trans- portation and amusement as well as hotel room and meals. He was entertained at the Leland Hotel, one of the best hotels in Springfield. Charles was free to visit all of ne In Wspapers GH Over the State' the places of interest in the capitol or to at- tend the movies or to do anything else he f Wil tiifif wished. Like all notables he was photographed several times. The pic- Ti ture on this page is one of these photographs. , The only duty Charles had in Springfield was to visit one of the meet- Ii f f ii V fri . ings of the teachers of the state to make a short speech in the interest of A his subject and to deliver his poster to Governor Horner. According to 1 k F fl Miss Margaret Roach, principal of Roach School, he did this in a com- ' 1 fl ,fig-f gk f- mendable way. She took a kindly interest in Charles during his visit. i j'jjijj'i . 6,99 The Illinois Education Association used Charles' poster in the cover A .iii 2. Wligftliittw design of their january journal. The picture of the journal is shown. In ., ...I-... . J- ,gd v Q , . 2 ' this number of the magazine there is an article describing the cover and f 1 5 I a second article about Charles winning the poster contest. His picture if rif f is included in the second article. Since nearly every teacher in the 'f , fs state of Illinois receives this magazine and many who are not teachers ,, . 1 '- V read it, Charles has had a great deal of publicity. THE DECANOIS 1937 151 Last year's annual district commercial con- test of l936 was held in Decatur High School on April twenty-fifth under the direction of Miss Dorothy Poynter and Mr. Elmer Nickel. Approximately one hundred twenty-five pupils from the following cities participated in the contest: Wapella, Mattoon, LeRoy, Bethany, Mt. Zion, Stonington, Kenney, and Decatur. The Decatur High School won by a large margin. The score was counted by giving three points to the first place, two to second place, and one to third place. Shorthand, typing, and bookkeeping teams participated. The typing team placed first. Individual first and second place winners and teams which placed first and second went to the sectional tournament, which was held in Decatur two weeks later on May ninth. ln this tournament the typing team again placed first, as they have done for the past three successive years. The state contest was held in Champaign on Saturday, May sixteenth. This marked the twenty-sixth successive year that such a con- test has been held. Decatur High Schools typing and shorthand teams won third place. The novice typing team, or beginning team, composed of loan Walraven, Kathryn Holmquist, and Naomi Edwards, won first place in accuracy and fifth place in speed. The beginning shorthand team, composed H O N O R S T COMMERCIAL AWARDS of Kathryn Holmquist, Edith Bauer, and Helen Iones won second place in the one hundred word dictation event with an average of nine- ty-nine. In 1935 the Decatur shorthand team placed first. This year Katherine Holmquist gained first place in state as an individual in the beginning shorthand division with a grade of one hundred, which is a perfect score. Elsie Edgar, advanced shorthand student, won fourth place as an individual with a grade of ninety-eight. ln the picture g above are the stu- dents that represent- ed Decatur High in the district, section- al, and state com- mercial tournaments. Left to right, seated, are Kathryn Holm- quist, N a o mi Ed- wards, and Ioan Walraven. Standing, are Edith B a u e r, Helen Iones, and Elsie Edgar. The small picture at the right is of the trophy won in the state contest. 1937 THE DECANOIS HEQQ7 ENCQJHS QT ,Thi Q? ll SVR M QQ! 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Probably the most enjoyed activity of the year is the Big Twelve Festival at Peoria, Illi- nois. This year, Mr. Max Krone, well-known composer and conductor, directed a chorus of approximately nine hundred voices, of which the choir was a part. Some of the numbers used in the Festival were The Irish Girl, by Dan Malin, Hoodah Day by Chamtee, sung by boys, Mayday Carol, an English folk song arranged by Deems Taylor, Moon Mar- Top row: M. Lyon, VVhite, Dickey, Stratton, Snyder, Seip, Anderson, Davidson, Minick, Campbell, McGill, B. Lyon, C H ii ld W k asey, at e , arnac . Fourth row: Schmitt, R. Flynn, Harp, MCCHEETIY, Moorehead, Blank, Parrish, Lytle, Fluss, R. Flynn, Gritton, Leonard, Stookey, Doake. Third row: Ebaugh, Odor, Karelas, Hague, Jacobs, Wright, Dickinson, Maxedon, Foster, Garvin, Rhodes, Edwards, Khuns, Kunz, Bopp. keting, by Weaver, sung by the girls, and Nina, a Russian folk song sung by the mixed group. The a cappella choir sang both Moon Marketing and Nina on their concert last year. Although the choir has accomplished an ex- ceptional piece of work by itself, it has done equally well combined with the glee clubs in presenting the Christmas Vespers, and the light opera, Sweethearts by Victor Herbert. Some of the occasions for which the choir has sung include a peace pageant at the First Methodist Church, a Christmas pageant at the First M. E., and a vesper service for the Business and Pro- fessional Woman's Club. Mariel Odor and Dudley Davidson were presidents of the choir for the first and second semesters, respectively. Vice president for the first semester was Dudley Davidson, succeeded by Barbara Lyon for the second semester. The two secretaries for the year were Maria Karelas and Dorothy Allen. Their job was to keep the daily attendance of the members. Roger Pease was treasurer of the choir for both semesters. The pianist for the choir was fuanita Russell. Second row: Johnson, Hawkins, Dawson, Allen, Coberly, Galam- back, Shatter, Pemble, Keil, Pease, B. Kennedy, Huff, Ives, S k St r era , ewar son. First row: Redman, R. Kennedy, Hand, Miss Pease, Carr, Hill, Baldwin, McClimans, Harris, Phelber, Russell, Muirheid, McLernon. THE DECANOIS 19 3 7 l57 1937 THE DECANOIS Top row: Monical. Himstedt, Morrison, Morgan, Engle, Dial, R. Blorris. Cotterell, Dawson, Eberly, Turner, Spitzer, Riedel, Kortum, Gaffron. Fourth row: Spires, H. Lock, Scanlon, Flewelling, Rlorgzin, Buckley, Racopulos, llluffley, Benton, Morgan, Parish, Rose, Tlirasher, Christman. Third row: Hupp, Hanson, IVI. J. Lock, Lang, Bliler, Hill, Ra- bask, Kush, Tarr, Huston, Holmquist, VVhiteheacl, Henson. The Mixed Glee Club meets every day under' the direction of Miss Adelaide Pease. On Mon- days, the boys practise separately, and on Tuesdays, the girls rehearse. The last three days of the week are mixed rehearsals. Some of the favorite compositions the boys have sung are The Dreamy Lake by Schu- mann, and C Night of Dreams by Cadman. The girls worked on The Blue Swan by Muel- ler, and the Prayer from Hansel and Greteln by I-lumpeidinck. The glee club combined with the a cappella choir presented the Christmas vespers and the opera, Sweethearts They also assisted in the Easter Sunrise Services held this year in the First Methodist Church. Unfold, Ye Port- als by Gounod, and Now Let Every Tongue Adore Thee, a Bach Chorale were sung on that occasion. Tryouts for this group are held at the begin- ning of each semester for all persons interested in music. There are seventy-four members in the group at the present time. This year the music department moved into new quarters on the third floor. This room is much larger than the old one and is better suited to the needs of the students. The two groups together' have also studied some very excellent pieces including Dawn Stands Before the Forest, Bless the Lord ' by Ippolitof-lvanof, a number used in the Christ- Second row: Karelas, WViseley, Weis, Golnick, O'Dell, Potter, Gidel, McGaughey, Gaddis, Ashenfelter, Burnett, Strattman, MD'lC1lttRffintn canie.oe.a go. First row: Dennis, Screeton, King, Miss Pease, Highley, Linda- mood, B. Morris, Lewey, Goodwin, Russell, Draper, Brad- shaw, Bierer. mas Vespers, and All in the April Evening by Robertson. The boys and girls elected separate officers both semesters of this year. Lee Moorehead was president for the first semester, and Charles Kush, for the second semester, Dick Merriss and Marion Gaddis served as vice- presidents for the two termsg Bill McClimans and Marshall Turner were the secretaries dur- ing the year. Linden Campbell and Richard Morris were treasurers of this group. ln the girlsfglee club Mary Louise Rose and loyce Dennis were presidents for the first and second semesters, respectively. Barbara Lyon was elected vice president for the first semester and Virginia Bopp was chosen treasurer, but both were transferred to a cappella choir, and loy Leonard and loda McGaughey were elect- ed to fill the vacancies. Carolyn Christman and Dawn O'Dell were vice-president and treasurer respectively for the second semester. fanet Dickey and Bette Raffington were secretarys during the year. luanita Russell was pianist and student director for the group. MIXED GLEE CLUB ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS IUNIOR CHORUS The lunior Chorus was organized in the fall of l934 by Miss Adelaide Pease. It is now com- pleting its third year as a strong and active organization. It is a group with eighty-three members, both boys and girls. During the first half of the chorus hour vocal exercises are taken. The rest of the hour is spent in Working on various songs. Dark as the Night from Cavalleria Rusticanau by Mas- cagni was studied by the girls. Largo, from the opera, Xerses, by Handel, Was studied by the entire group. The English sailor song, Rio Grande, by Buccalossu, the American folk tune, On the Levy, and When the Foe- man Bears His Steel from Pirates of Pen- zance were among the other songs studied. Helen Garner Was elected president of the Top row: Meisenhelter, White, Parrish, Shyler, French, Lcsher, Holliday, Hanson. Gragg, Spoon, Bailey, Poehler, Brndtielcl, Calvert, Troesch, Davis, lMcCoy. Fourth row: Gorman, Durham, Fesler, Justis, Hughes, Roney, Braden, Hayes, Cressler, Lunipp, Moomey, Rose, Piggott, Baker, Stearns, Lambert, Ethridge. Thirrl row: Garner, Bowers, Hunter, Ragsdale, Howell, Turner, Randale. Galligar. Kratzer, Pollock, Hailes, ltlclieown, Bod- kiu, North, VViseley. group for the first semester and Marion Gad- dis, for the second semester. William Cressler held the office of vice-president during the first semester, succeeded by Neal Morgan. The job of the secretary is to keep the attendance rec- ord of all the members and to sign absence blanks. Charles Morris and loyce Dennis did this during the first and second semesters, re- spectively. Malcolm Moomey and Helen Lou- ise Lock were the treasurers of the group dur- ing the year. Although there are no semester dues for the Iunior Chorus, there was an as- sessment for the group picture taken for the Decanois. fohn Borah and Olive Craig were librarians during the first semester. They took care of the music, passing it out at the first of the hour and collecting it at the end of the hour. Olive Craig and Dorothy Beldon were librarians during the second semester. Henrietta Martin, a D. H. S. student, was pi- anist for the group during the first of the year and Miss Gertrude Keil, a Millikin student, was pianist during the second semester. Second row: Corey. Deibert, Gard, Rhodes, Stortzum, Warren, Morris, Leake, Bridges, Tyler, Alwood, Ebaugh, Richardson. Bain, Foster. First row: Moore, Barrum, Olive, Miss Pease, Peifer, Tarter, Calvin, Borah, Britton, Martin, Tucker, Packer, Stubbs. THE DECANOIS 1937 F ORGANIZATIONS Piano i lune Davis Maxine Radford lune Ricketts Betty Yates Alberta Hoffman Mildred Cummings Mona Luckenbill Betty Mackenzie Alberta Rosenthal Betty Nalefski rst Violins Delina Fraser Doris Sablotny Frances Preston LaVerne Dunkle Martha Dennis Barbara Young Ioan Cooper Helen Hupp Sarah Deichman Betty Stearns Grace Tucker Gertrude Shockley Mary Luckenbill Ruth Heinricks Evelyn Duffey Second Violins Norma Morenz Wilvan Lytle Clarence Fogler ldelle Staples Leroy Catlin lean Louise Ray Wilbur Arnmann Ethel Priest Mollie Wrench Isabell Marshall Viola Eilene Smith 'Cellos ,t lanet Evans Archie Norton Bass Karl Garrett Ethelyn Freed Oliver Burnette Flutes Bill McGaughey Robert Hill Robert Burke Clarinets Leonard Deichman Aldwin Morris Dick Flynn Dolores Crawford Bill Owens Bass Clarinet Dick Flynn C Melody Saxophones Clark Constant lack Lichtenberger Alto Saxophones Charles McBee Ruthamary Kanady Tenor Saxophones lack Ruthrauff Comets Robert Fox Robert Kruzan Lawrence Engle Ed Keil Pete Scardello Earl Smith Iohn Allen Horns Gene Morgan Paul Calamello Don Hayes Harold Ammann Trombones Paul Dalamas Robert Kiefer Roswell Prince Norbert Anderson Lyle Wacaser Tubas Ralph Fitzgerrel Iames Logan Xylophone Robert Skow Chimes and Bass D Thomas Scanlon ROSTER Guitar Billie Marshall Banio Maurice Bafford Tympani Robert Wisher Bells and Traps Walter McKinley Drums lames Vording Clarence Ritchard rum Robert Snoke ORCHESTRA The Decatur High School orchestra is under the direction of Mr. Rex Rees. This year was a great suc- cess for the musical unit as a whole, and greater for the individuals w h o gained much val- uable information, experience. Theorchestra consisted of eighty- t w o IH e m b e r s. Some attended re- hearsals every day seventh hour, oth- ers two or three days each week. 1937 THE DECANOIS 160 THE DECANOIS 1937 Delina Fraser, whose picture is shown here, was the concert master and student leader, conducting when Mr. Rees was not present. Norma Mo- renz, whose picture is at the bottom of the opposite page, was the principal s e c o n d violinist. She was also the only high school , member of the Mil- l likin orchestra. Karl Garrett, librarian, Peter Scardello, as- sistant, worked very faithfully and efficiently as librarians of the orchestra music. The or- chestra library is one of the most extensive and one of the finest orchestral libraries in the state. lt contains all types of music: classi- cal, semi-classical, popular, and modern. A small orchestra of twenty-five members played for functions when it was impossible to use the full group. These appearances in- cluded auditoriums, Mid-Year class play, the Thalia production of Seventeen, Mid-Year and lune commencement exercises. This group also played for the glee clubs' production of x'Sweethearts, a comic opera by Victor Her- bert. On April 30 they assisted in the concert- ized production of Martha, by the Blue Mound High School glee clubs. Following that, the orchestra gave a half-hour concert. As is the custom, the orchestra opened the annual Macon County Teachers' lnstitute with a half hour's concert. The annual concerts pre- sented in fohn's Hill auditorium on the four- teenth and fifteenth of May showed careful training and a deep study of each number ren- dered. The opening number was the overture to 'fOedipus in Calanus by Sacchino-Franko. Mischa Levitzky's Arabesque Valsante fol- lowed. The feature of the program was Fos- teriana written by Maurice Baron. This was a beautiful arrangement of Stephen Foster's most beloved melodies. Featured in this num- ber was a cello cadenza and solo played by lanet Evans, and a violin solo and cadenza played by Delina Fraser. A Xylophone solo was played by Robert Skow. The program closed with the presentation of Frirnl's Favorites, by Ferde G-rofe. This was a group of Friml numbers woven into one fine, outstanding se- lection. A picture of the stringed instrument players appears on the opposite page. Below is a pic- ture of the players of wind instruments. ORCHESTRA ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Comets Iohn Allen Maurice Allen Paul Best Raymond Brown Edwin Busch Lawrence Engle Roy Enloe Robert Fox Albert Gneckow Everett Goodwin Edwin Keil Robert Kruzan Paul Morenz Pete Scardello Earl Smith Charles Treadway Clatinets Leonard Deichman Hubert Gilman Coy Graham Aldwin Morris Bill Owens Iames Prince Leonard Ritchard Bob Smith Trevor Smith Richard Flynn Saxophone Clarke Constant lack Lichtenberger Charles McBee lean McMahan lack Ruthraff Tuba Ralph Eitzgerrel Iarnes Logan Horns Harold Ammann Wilbur Ammann Raymond Bolheimer Paul Calamello Robert Conrad Don Hayes Gene Morgan Edwin Wortman Trombones Norbert Anderson Paul Dalamas Robert Kiefer Ray Meisenhelter Roswell Prince Lyle Wacaser Baritones Maurice Bafford Kenneth Curtis Robert Kern Robert Stoddart Flutes Robert Burke Robert Hill Bill McGaughey Basses Oliver Burnette Leroy Catlin Karl Garrett Maurice Steele Drums Walter McKinley Clarence Ritchard Thomas Scanlon Robert Skow Robert Snoke Iames Vording Robert Wisher THE REDCOATS This spring the Decatur High School band completed its thirteenth year under the di- rection of Mr. Rex Rees. Sixty-five members made up the fine unit which was a great asset to the school. All of the members re- ceived excellent training and all value the opportunity that was theirs. The band was present at all basketball and football games. Their music and enter- tainment added much life and color to these events. They also played for pep meetings, marched in the Armistice parade, and attend- ed church together on Easter Sunday . along with the Knight Templars. A new group, The Symphony in Brass, was organiz- ed this year, consist- ing ot sixteen boys selectedtrom the band. Mr. Rees used this group at times when a smaller band was needed. When Mr. York, the assist- ant superintendent of schools, started the broadcasting programs on Eri- 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 day afternoons, the Symphony in Brass was chosen to furn- ish the music for sev- eral of the programs. The members of the group are as follows: Robert Fox, Robert K r u z a n, Lawrence Engle, Edwin Keil, Pete Scardello, Paul Dalamas, Robert Kiefer, Roswell Prince, Thomas S c a n l o n, Maurice Bafford, Robert Stod- dard, Karl Garrett, Gene Morgan, Paul Calamello, R o b e r t Skow, and Ralph Fitzgerrel. This group also made an appearance at the father-son ban- quet at the First Baptist Church, provided music for the annual Beaumanior Commandry dinner that was held in the Masonic Temple, and played for the Lions Club. They played many old favorites that included When You and l Were Young, Maggie and Mighty Like a Rose, college songs, and a few swing tunes. The effect of the unity of the brasses re- sembles the tonal quality of an organ. The student leader this year was Robert Fox. He acted in charge of the band when Mr. Rees could not be present. Pete Morris filled the position of drum major. The climax of the year's activities was reach- ed on May l4 and l5 when the band presented its thirteenth annual concert. This was a very colorful and well chosen program consisting of the oldest type of music to the most modern type of music. The program opened with l..ake's Grand March Democracy, a number with much flash and color. l:'acheltany by Giacomo Meyerbeer, a German operatic com- poser, was the second number on the pro- gram. ln Ave Maria by Schubert the solo parts were played by Maurice Bafford, Rob- ert Fox, and Paul Dalanas. This number was dedicated to the deceased members of the band and orchestra. Espanola by Iungmann, and 'tDu Loreley by Nesadba, in which the brass instruments are featured, were other numbers played. Closing the program was Deep Purple by Peter DeRose. ln this modern number beautiful melodies are interwoven and climaxed with chords and cymbal crashes of a rousing nature. On the opposite page is a picture of the players of the woodwind and reed instru- ments. ln the small picture at the bottom of the page is Robert Fox, the student leader. The drum major, Pete Morris, is shown above. Below, is a picture of the members who played the brass and percussion instru- ments. THE REDCOATS ORGANIZATIONS V ORGANIZATIONS IUNIOR ART LEAGUE Top row: Uhler, Ray, Reynolds, Jarvis, Carlson, Winter, Sanner, Shaw, Chappell, Glade. Greanias, Ernest Second row: VVhitley, Mack, Westervelt, Rosebraugh, Eberhart, Frieman, Van Cleve, Hoover, Dickinson M. Wilson, Silkev, Hamman, Gaddis. First row: Draper, Borah, Morrow, Gilly, Schlie, Fraser, Young, H. VVilscm, Alsup, Bell, McGaughey. The Iunior Art League Was organized in November l9l2. lt Was given this name because it grew out of a senior organization, the Decatur Art Institute. The club is under the supervision of Mrs. Maude Meyer. To be eligible for membership a student must be a member of an art class or have been enrolled in an art class. The purpose of the club is to develop an ap- preciation of beauty, to increase interest in fine arts and crafts in school and community, and to provide an opportunity for students interested in art to meet as a social group. The club meets Wednesday after- noons the eighth hour in the art room. As objectives for some of the meetings this year the club attended the Art Institute. Here the pictures were studied and sketched or a gallery talk was heard. All of the exhibits hung in the Art Institute Were viewed by Iunior Art League. At other meetings individual art projects were carried on. Some of these were hobby scrap books, soapcarving, Cartooning, or favor making. This year the club gave three dances which were socially and financially great successes. Part of the c1ub's meeting time was spent in making plans for these affairs. Part of the money from these dances was spent in procuring a mirror for the art room. ln April a party Was given by the club for its members and their friends at the Armory. The committee in charge of this party was Bernice Young, Carolyn Schlie, Margaret Westervelt, Garlin Shaw, Rex Chappel, and Willard Ray. The officers for funior Art League first semester were Carolyn Schlie, president, Bernice Young, vice presi- dent, Iack Vandervoort, secretary, Bet- ty Morrow, treasurer, Iosie Skelley, press reporter, Edylene Gilly and Iua- nita Freeman, sergeants-at-arms. For the second semester the officers were Delina Fraser, president, Bernice Young, vice president, Eleanor Allsup, secretary, Helen Wilson, treasurer, Rex Chappel, press reporter, Garlin Shaw, Edwin Reynolds, sergeants-at-arms. 1937 164 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Le Cercle Francais is open to all stu- dents who have completed four se- mesters of French. The purpose of the club is to create a real interest in the French language, French literature, and French customs. Each new mem- ber takes an oath of membership in which he promises to learn all he can about France. The constitution of the organization is written in French and all meetings are conducted in French according to French rules of order. Aft- er the business meetings, the members present programs which are carried out in both French and English. Each member must appear at least twice a semester in order to receive credit. During the first semester the club made a detailed study of the customs and dress of the people in each province of France. Reports were made on the flags of the different prov- inces. To a flagstaff received from Paris was at- tached a French flag made by the members of the club. ln the second semester travel in France was em- phasized by means of pictures and realia sent by French correspondents of Decatur High School stu- dents. Current topics were discussed from the French magazine, L'lllustration, which is published in Paris and received each month at the school library. French drama was studied also, the members enacting short plays in French. Velma Cravens and Phyllis Falloon were presidents for the club, first and second semesters respectively. The vice presidents were Rosetta l-lymen and then Dorothy Colby. This office requires planning and orig- inality for the vice-presidents must arrange all pro- grams. T h e secretaries, Madelon Bartlett and Mary lane Hayes, had to write the minutes of the meet- ing in French. This required an accurate knowledge of the language. Bettie Andrews served as treasurer' first semester and Betsy Hatfield the second semester. ln the small picture on this page is a scene from one of the short plays produced in Le Cercle Francais this year. The title of the play is 'iLe Medecin Mystifie. On the left is Mary lane Hayes playing the part of the rich woman. The poor woman, Margery Price, is on the right. Phillis Falloon is the mysterious doctor. Miss Larrimore, faculty adviser, coached the play. Second row: Stubbs, Bowers, Westervelt, Martin, Songer. Hopkins, Hayas, Kitson, Price. First row: Hatfield, Davenport, Colby, Falloon, Hayes, Bartlett, Andrews. A LE CERCLE FRANCAIS CRGANIZATIONS 165 ORGANIZATIONS AGORA Second row: Bowers, Scanlon, Dennis, Roberts, Bopp, Green, Miss Yoder. First row: Bastob, Ritchie, Michl, Hull, VVo1fhope, Hunter, Evans, Leonard, Agora was formed in l9UO and is the oldest society for girls in the Decatur High School. The aims of this club are to improve Eng- lish, to study essay writing, to learn parlia- mentary law and become efficient in the use of it, and to promote taste for good litera- ture. During the first semester the subject of travel formed the basis of one meeting. Hobbies were discussed at another meeting. A portion of the first semester was spent in preparing for the inter-society contest. Agora welcomed the new sophomores with a party called Barn- yard Frolicf' The girls who participated in the inter-so- ciety contest were honored by Miss Yoder who presented each girl with a rose. Agora is much interested in adding to the social life of the school. ln this capacity they sponsored the Sunset Swing, a dime dance held in the gym. The society also held an old fashioned spelling bee with the Forum literary society for boys. Agora elects new officers at the beginning of each semester. Patricia Wolfhope was elect- ed in the fall for president. Mary Pearl Hull succeeded her the second semester. Both girls proved to be capable leaders. They kept cor- rect parliamentary procedure in all meetings. ln this they were assisted by the parliamentari- ans, lanet Evans for the first semester and Virginia Bopp for the second semester. Mary Pearl Hull as vice president the first semester was followed by Ioy Leonard in that position the second semester. Nancy Stookey and lanet Evans served in turn as secretary. Delight Hunter retained the office of treasurer for the entire year. loy Leonard was English Critic the first semester. Her position was filled by Roberta Riedel the second semester. The sergeants - at - arms for each semester were Phyllis Michl and Pauline Ritchie, followed b y Mar- garet Scanlon and Nancy Stookey. The press reporters were Zola Roberts and Mary Virginia Bowers. ln the small picture Mary Pearl Hull as president of Agora, is giving the oath of membership to Edis- tina Mclieown. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Aristos is the younger of the two literary societies for high school girls. It is an organization which strives to in- crease interest in lit- erature among its members. Any girl in the school who has an average grade of C or above in English is invited to join. Miss Helen Stapp is the faculty adviser. Forty three old members were pres- ent at the first fall meeting of Aristos. During the first semester much time was spent in preparation for the inter society contest. Mariel Odor won first place in the contest. Aristos placed second this year. The social activities of the first semester in- cluded a Wiener roast with Agora and a party in December. The second semester opened with a colonial tea for prospective members. Famous dancers, women, and authors were used as topics for discussion in other meetings. Book reviews were given also. Barbara Lyon was elected president for the first semester and Elizabeth Hawkins the sec- ond semester. Margaret Westervelt and Mariel Odor served as vice presidents for the two se- mesters. Frances lane Carey was succeeded by Gertrude Golnick for the office of secretary. Lily Bernson was treasurer first semester and Annetta Peckert the second, Elizabeth Haw- kins and Annie Harp were parliamentarians for the first and second semesters respective- ly. The sergeants-at-arms were first Iohnette Kuecher and Eunice McKee and then Buth Adams and Betty Fischer. ln the small picture Barbara Lyon, president of Aristos for the first semester, presents the gavel to Elizabeth Hawkins, president for the second semester. Top row: Collnick, Bullard, Whitney, Cunkle, McDonell, Fischer, Holliday, liffclfaffe-rty, Uverly, Kunz, Muck. Third row: Dcistcr, Burk, Monical, Dawson, Hinton, Mackey, Moyer, Adams, Smith, Brink, O'Dell, Ken- nedy, Wagner. Second row: Hatfield, Bosler, Boyd, High, Rose, VVzirnaCk, Peckert, Cashen, Sansone, Myers, Holmquist, Spires, Rosenberg. First row: Miss Stapp, McKee, Osborne, VVestervelt, Lyon, Carey, Bernson, Hawkins, Harp, Odor. Gilly, Xveber. -4156 Anrsros ORGANIZATIONS nfvwfrff A ORGANIZATIONS FORUM Top row: Greenfield, Hott. Sly, Townsend, llamnizui, Booker. Grezinias. Second row: Kennedy, Lambert, Parrish, 'Illll'llf,'I'. Allsup, Arnold, Dick. Madden. First row: Allen, Loeb, Davis, XVeincr, Foster, Mzigill. XYQ-lmlmt-i', YYiley, Hr. Lellarr. The oldest of the boys' societies in Decatur High School is Forum. The purpose of this or- ganization is to develop the scholastic ability and to raise the scholastic standing of its members as well as to promote social functions The meetings are held once a week under the guidance of Mr. Paul LaMarr, who is the adviser. During the first semester of this year much of the club's time was spent in preparation for the annual intersociety contest, High School. ln the second semester the members held trials in order to learn the correct courtroom procedure. The club elects a new group of officers for each semester. This year Richard Foster was president during both the first and second se- mesters. Hubert Magill was vice-president first semester and LaVon Townsend took his place second semester. Robert Weiner and Carl Dick were the secretaries for the first and second semesters respectively. lack Davis was first semester treasurer and Edwin Allen was sec- ond semester treasurer. The parliamentarian, was Frank Wiley. Frank held this position both semesters. The sergeants-at-arms for the first semester were Morris Loeb and Edwin Allen. Those for the second semester were Heston Booker and Robert Lambert. The small picture on this page is of Richard Foster, Forums president. Besides earning a silver scholarship delta at the end of his junior year, Richard has been prominent in many school activities. He was president of his class during their junior year and chairman f of the class while T they prepared their constitution and elected officers for the senior year. He proved himself an actor of some ability when he appeared in Growing Pains last spring and Sev- enteen in the fall. He was the winner in the inter-society contest. He appeared in the opera Sweet- hearts and belongs to a cappella choir. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 For many years there existed but one literary society in the high school to which boys be- longed. That one was Forum. How- ever, with the in- crease of students, a new society called Rotaro was organ- izedinlfebruary, l9l5. The first presi- dent was Scot Mc- Nulta. The aim of the organization was dis- tinctly literary and f- oratorical, hence the name Rotaro, which is orator spelled back- wards. 'The members spent much time during the semester in preparation for the annual inter- society contest. Rotaro won this contest. Albert Sanner placed first in the dramatic reading. Marshall Campbell, with his subject l'Safety Last, took first place in extemporaneous speaking. Hilmer Landholt placed first in humorous reading with l'Exit of the Big Bad Wolf. Mr. Conrad E. Kranz, general secretary of the Y. M. C. A, spoke to Rotaro at a meeting early in the second semester. An initiation for new members was held in Fairview Park on March 9. Rotaro also sponsored the UD. H. S. Mixer, the first dime dance of the year. Stanley Threlfall retained the office of presi- dent throughout the year. Marshall Campbell, vice-president the first semester, and ludd Gustin, vice-president for the second semes- ter, planned all the programs and social func- tions. Albert Sanner and Raymond Pinkley were the first and second semester secretaries. Raymond Pinkley was treasurer first semes- ter and was succeeded by lames Worsham the second semester. The sergeants-at-arms for the first semester were lohn Hinton and lames Weatherford, for the second semester they were Harry Muffley and Robert Curran. The parliamentarians were Lee Morehead fol- lowed by Marshall Campbell. The small picture on this page is Stan Threl- fall in his capacity of president of Rotaro. Top row: Tarr, Centncr, XVright, Shaw, Eherly, Curran, Dickenson. Third row: Landholt, Braden, Mooreheanl, Maxwell, Grezmias, Rice, Robertson, Bailey. Second row: Crabtree, Ernest, Greenberg, Diller, Muffley, Richardson, England, Evans. First row: Mr. Lamar, Hinton, Gustin, Threlfall, Campbell, Sauner, Pinkley, VVorsl1am, VVeatherford. ROTARO ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Top row: Bailey, Greanias, Wiley, Campbell, Rice. Second row: Bernson Ri h.rds n La b r Dick S' , c '1 o , m e t, , ibthorn. Cr First row: Townsend, VVeiner, Keil, Cornick, Threlfall, Mr. For anyone who enjoys competition, ex- change of opinions, and contact of new ideas, Debate Club is the activity that affords the greatest interest. This club is a medium for wide reading and reliable, worthwhile con- tacts. The Debate Club began its fall term by elect- ing officers for the first semester and selecting new members. The organization consists of ten active members. Many candidates offered themselves for auditions. Only those making favorable speeches were chosen. The first semester was spent in studying forms and in class debates. The question of sales tax was discussed with the Oxford style of debate used. Each member presented his views in a five minute speech and for five min- utes rnore answered any questions that were asked. Material was received from Mr. York, the assistant superintendent of schools, con- cerning the debate question, Resolved that the state government should give material aid to all public high schools of the state. During the second semester actual debates took place. This year the teams were composed of two negative members and two affirmative members. The constructive speeches were ten DEBATE minutes long instead of eight and rebuttals were five minutes long instead of three. The negative team composed of l.aVon Townsend and Otto Keil went to Macon on March 23 to debate the national debate question: Re- solved that all electric utilities should be gov- ernmentally owned and operated. A week later Macon's negative team came to Decatur High School and debated the affirmative team, Frank Wiley and Robert Lambert. Late in the spring the club attended the Big Twelve Conference. Debate Club holds but one officer elec- tion a year. Otto Keil was president this year, R o b e rt Weiner was vice- president, and Shir- ley Cornick was sec- retary. Frank Wiley, parliamentarian. The small picture shows the President, Otto Keil, and Vice- Pres., Robert Weiner. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Last year a new club was organized in the Decatur High School by Miss Helen Stapp. This group was verse choir. lt is open to both boys and girls, the members being chosen by tryouts. Membership is limit- ed to thirty voices, ten dark voices and twenty light voices The club works out its own interpreta- tion of poetry and strives to give a defi- nite balance in the artistic expression demonstrated. The Choir's aim is to become experienced in choric drama. Under the direction of Miss Stapp it is the first of its kind in the Big Twelve schools. During the first semester the group studied the consonant sounds. For their social affair the choir sponsored a dime dance in the high skin Parade and anyone who wore a sweater to the dance was given a penny. Another fea- ture of this dance was a penny arcade spon- sored by Poetry Club. ln the second semester Verse Choir made an appearance in a sophomore meeting held just before Easter. Vowel sounds were stressed in the club's study this term. Due to changes in its members' programs, Verse Choir elected officers at the beginning of each semester. Margaret Westervelt, was the first semester president. Roberta Hoffer filled the office the second semester. Regina Weber and Howard Rice were the first and second semester vice presidents respectively. Rose Kennedy and Harold Sasse were the two secretaries. Robert Ellison, an d Wilfred Richardson were the club's two treasurers. Robert Faith, who was first semester librarian, and Lois Halliday, who was second semester librarian, chose the poems used by the choir. Louis G-reanias retained the office of press reporter for the choir all year. The small picture shows Roberta Hoffer at the left, Mary Iane Hayes standing, and Lois Halliday seated. These girls, are the only members who have been in Verse Choir the school gymnasium. lt was called The Pig- three semesters of its organization. lb' Top row: Herreid, Ashton, Rice, Richardson, Bierer. Second row: Harlan, McDonell, C. McDonell, Hayes, Hoffer, Johnson. ' First row: Greauias, Miss Stapp, Vilestervelt, Halliday, VVelmer, Kennedy, Faith. Q VERSE CHOIR ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Top Row: Rowland, Henry, Roney, Calvert, McCafferty. Second row: Smith, Baits, Sowerliy, Shulke, Miss Cruise. First row: Miss Meyer, Davis, Craig, Yakel, Adams, Dickey The Girl Scout troop of the Decatur High School was organized in the fall of 1933. This year the troop, observed the twenty-fifth an- niversary of the National Association ot Girl Scouts by presenting a pageant at the an- nual Girl Scout Banquet. To open the fall activities of the troop, a swim and steak fry was held at Nelson Park. On October 3 they Went in a group to the foot- ball game at the University of Illinois. At the end of October a Halloween party Was held at the home of Druanne Davis. All Girl Scout troops in Decatur studied for- eign countries during November and Decem- ber. Troop 3, the high school troop, chose lugo- slavia to study. Besides becoming acquainted with the history, customs, and dress of this country, they read Natives Return by Louis Adamic. Handicraft in beads and leather was one of the troops projects. Others Worked with Wood carving. Druanne Davis, Ruth Yakel, and Margery Duff attended a Girl Scout Camp last summer. Miss Dorothy Cruise, lieutenant of the group, spent last summer at luniper Knoll Camp in Wisconsin. The second annual Yule Log Hunt was held on December l9. The responsibility for the 0 GIRL SCOUTS success ot this activity rested upon the troop rather than upon the Scout executives as it did last year. The activities of the troop are directed through the patrol system and the Court of Honor, which is made up of the patrol lead- ers, the captain, and the lieutenant. A Court of Honor meetina is held once each month. lanet Dickey, Ruth Yakel, and Kathryn , Lang were elected patrol leaders for this year. The corporals Were Ruth Adams, Helen Baits, and Marjorie Duff. Dru- anne Davis was trea- surer and Olive Craig acted as scribe. Miss Char- lotte Meyer is cap- tain and Miss Cruise is Lieutenant. ln the smaller pic- ture are Olive Craig and Druanne Davis with their beadwork. 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 The Girls' Athletic Association is an or- ganization for Deca- tur High girls inter- ested in athletics. lts purpose is to stimu- late interest in girls' athletics and gym- nastics, and to stand- ardize and promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. At the first meet- ing of the year in the auditorium, R o X i e Witts, Helen Smith, and Betty Williams gave short talks on their experiences at camp last summer. Plans were made for a breakfast hike at Nelson Park. Late in October a Hallo- ween party was given in the country home of Mary White. The volley ball tournament was held during the latter part of October. The Senior Team won from the Sophomore Iunior team in the tournament. Winifred Iohnson and Mildred Nottingham were the highest individual scorers. Among the events open for state and local G. A. A. awards are basketball, bowling, and dock tennis. Any girl in Decatur High School is eligible to compete for the awards. Two thousand points is the maximum number which can be earned. The girls receive a red D. H. S. for the first award, an old English D. for the second, an l with G. A. A. on the front of it for the third, and a pennant in the shape of the state of Illinois for the fourth award. During the second semester, four bowling teams were organized. leanette Cooper, Kath- erine Potter, Winifred Iohnson, and May Hamil- ton were the captains of the teams. Miss Gold- inger is the bowling adviser. lane Smith was president with Dorothy Tosh as vice-president. Winifred Iohnson and Helen Smith acted as treasurers. Betty Wil- liams was point secretary. The small picture shows Winifred lohnson, secretary of G. A. A. and captain of one of the bowling teams. Top row: Martin, Burkham, Scott, Molash, Moyer, Adams, Sherman, Macfluire, Hudson, Meisanhelter, Podrick. Second row: llfliss Cruise, Galliher, Rusk, Wilkinson, Bollheimer, Schiminski, Northington, White, Thrasher, Jenkins, Kalins, Bailey. First row: Ford, Helmbacher, Witts, H. Smith, I. Smith, Johnson, Webb, Swim, Hebenstreit. G. A. A. ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS HI-Y Top row: Moorehead, Hamman, Logan, Lloyd, Vlfilson, Allsup. Second row: Mr. N ls n W r h m Br er Hinton NVei er Gr enber e o , o S a , oy , , n , e g. First row: Weilcpp, Dichenor, Graham, Campbell, lfrisman, Judy. Burdick. Hi-Y is an organization for the boys of De- catur High School. This group is associated with the Y. M. C. A. and is made up chiefly of its members. All of the Y. M. C. A. privileges are given to the boys on the nights of the meetings. The group had a membership of twenty-five boys. The first social function of the club this year was a dance for members and their guests in Staley's Club house. Sam Erisman was in charge of the arrangements. Music was furnished by Bud l'lamman's orchestra. A delegate, Marshall Campbell, was sent to the planning conference at Evanston. To the Older Boys Conference held at Danville De- cember 4-5-6, Marshall Campbell, lames Wei- lepp, ludd Gustin, and Sam Erisman Were sent to represent Hi-Y. The club held its annual ping pong tournament early in the spring. The tournament was in charge of lames Weilepp. The activities of the club were closed With the annual spring dance held at the Hotel Orlando. About one hundred couples danced to the music of Charlie Rodger's ten-piece band from Springfield. Marshall Campbell filled the office of presi- dent during the first semester. He was succeed- ed by Ted Allsup. Sam Erisman, vice presi- dent during the first semester, and lames Wei- lepp, vice president the second semester, plan- ned all of the programs and social functions. Bob Kruzan and lack Hinton, were first and second semester secretaries. Treasurers for the year were first Wal- ter ludy, then Bob Kruzan. Robert Bur- dick succeeded Charles Graham as chaplain. Ross Tiche- nor and Richard Flynn were ser- geants - at- arms the first semesterand Gordon Lloyd and lack Logan held that office the second se- mester. The small picture is a photograph of Mr. Nelson who is faculty adviser of Hi-Y. t i 1937 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Tri-Y Girl Reserve Club was organized in l934 and is one of Decatur High School's newest groups. As it is a regular Girl Reserve group it is affiliated with the Y. W. C. A. and holds its meet- ings in the Y. W. C. A. building. The club is under the guidance of Miss Adams of the high school faculty and Miss P'Simer, the general Girl Reserve adviser. The motto of the club is Find and Give the Best and the slogan is Face Life Squarelyf' ln September the group gave a tea-dance in the Y. W. C. A. in honor of the new sopho- mores. lnformal initiation of new members was held in the form of a treasure hunt and formal initiation was an impressive candle- lighting ceremony. The club's project for the year was concerned with travel. The group sponsored The lrish Tangle dime dance in March. Marjorie Connours and Mary Katherine Pieck were first and second semester presi- dents. Lydia Cash, first semester vice presi- dent, and Zelma Miller, second semester vice president, took charge of the meetings in the absence of the presidents. The secretary for the first semester was Mary Katherine Pieck and for second semester was Virginia Babcock. Virginia was also first semester treasurer fol- lowed by Rosetta Hyman second semester. Harriet Reynolds and Zelma Miller as first and second semester social chairmen planned, the dime dance, potluck suppers, and other out- side activities of the club. Zola Roberts and Bil- lie lean Falloon served first and second semes- ter respectively as program chairmen. The small picture is of Miss Christine P 'Simer, general adviser of the Girl Reserves at the Y. W. C. A. Top row: Falloon, Sutter, B. J. Falloon, Weber, Ruse, J. Fzrlloon, Crawford, Minor, Deichman, Christison. Third row: Rosenberg, Williams, Moore, Hise, Cowger, Lahners, Schiminski, Smalley, Hinton, Malliuson, Zimmer, Zimmerman, Shively, M. Deister, E. Deister. Second row: Herreid, Grove, Adams, Bailey, Bradley, Songer, Freed, Connours, Xey, Hammer, Gaddis, P Roney, Hahn, Kurtz, McEvoy, eterson. First Row: Goldsmith, Roberts, Reynolds, Jeter, Pieck, Clark, Babcock, lil. Connours, llliller, Hyman, Cash, Miss Adams. l TRI-Y ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Top row: Faith, Ormond, Loeb, Cummins, Owen, Burkholder, ltladden, Rowlan Second row: Mr. Lellarr, Lesher, Sliulke, Gustin, Hamlin, Arnold, Hoffer, C r First row: Sly, Petrowsky, Moore, Trimmer, Magill, Nottingliani, Hickman The Chess Club of Decatur High School was or- ganized in 1935 by Howard Garver, Gus Spaeth, and Virginia Nottingham. lt is now ending its third year of successful club activity. Any student in high school may become a member and any teacher in the high school may become an honorary member. However, since so many persons wish to join Chess Club, the membership is limited to thirty with a waiting list. The purpose of the club is to teach students to play this most ancient and most intellectual of all games and to create general interest in a game which re- quires pure skill for its success. The men and boards for the players were bought with part of the dues which are thirty-five cents a se- mester. The equipment is in charge of a property cus- todian and belongs to the club permanently. Members may borrow club property by signing for it with the custodian. The club meets in the cafeteria each Tues- day and Thursday during the eighth hour. At the be- ginning of the hour the regular business meeting is held. The rest of the hour is devoted to chess playing. For playing approved by the adviser, Mr. Paul LeMarr, one half credit, is given. During the first semester a tournament was held. One team was under the leadership of Mr. LeMarr and the other under the leadership of the club's president. Each member played three games, being counted a winner if he won two of them. Robert Arnold won the tournament. The high game winners entertained the losers. CHESS CLUB d. wreenberg. Although Chess Club elects officers at the beginning of each semester, several of the officers were reelected at the beginning of the second semes- ter. Hubert Magill retained the office of president during the two semesters. Cassell Trimmer was first semester vice president and ludd Gustin had that of- fice the second semester. lrene Not- tingham and Irvin Hickman retained the offices of secretary and treasurer respectively throughout the year. Con- stant Petrowsky and Cassell Trimmer were the property custodians. ln the small picture, Irene Notting- ham, on the left, and Roberta Hoffer were caught by the camera in the mid- dle of an absorbing game. 1937 176 THE DECANOIS THE DECANOIS 1937 Last year during the second semester a small group of boys and girls of the high school decided to organize a new dramatic club for themselves. A f t e r considering m a n y names, Thalia was chosen. The word, which is from the Greek, means the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry. This meaning defines very well the inter- ests ofthe club which lie entirely in dramatic comedy. With Miss Edna Robertson as its adviser, Thalia has been most success- ful. Two three act plays have been given. Growing Pains was given last spring and Seventeen in the fall. During the first semester the members, who gain entrance into the group by try-outs, were taught various stage names and stage posi- tions as well as the art of make-up. A dime dance, Yuletide, was sponsored by the group in the gymnasium before Christmas. The club divided itself into small groups, chosing a director for each group. Each group gave a one act play. New officers were elected by the club each semester. Mariel Odor was president first se- mester and Richard Foster was vice president. The second semester their positions were re- versed. Elizabeth Hawkins was secretary of the group first semester and Helen Dawson the sec- ond. Lee Moorehead and Edylene Gilly were the treasurers for the two terms respectively. The sergeants-at-arms were first Otto Keil and Helen Draper, then Hubert Magill and LaVon Townsend. ln the small picture are Mariel Odor and Richard Foster. Both of them have held office in Thalia and have been most active members. Richard had the lead in Seventeen Mariel placed first in interpretative reading and Rich- ard placed first in oration when performing in the intersociety contest. Top row: Parrish, Sly, Anderson, Shaw, Townsend, lWagill, Hewitt, Hill. Third row: Ratifington, Redman, Whitehead, Gilly, Gunkle, Huff, Leonard, Carr. Second row: McMillen, Lyon, Carey, VVolfhope. Dawson, Harp, Cornick, Hatfield. Cashen. First row: Fbaugh, Karelas, llloorehead, Hawkins, Foster, Odor, Draper, Kcil, Dodson, Miss Robertson. THALIA ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS Pierrot is a dramatic club that is open to all sophomores and first semester juniors. At the beginning of the year the club was divided into two groups, however, the second semester both groups met together. Much time was spent on working on the play, Two Crooks and a Lady. fean Buckley, Betty Durham, Howard Rice, Marjorie Taylor, Top row: Hall, Min'- tin, 'fl'HXVlDl'iflgC, 1. Rice, England , Dunn, VVarren. Second row: Bradley, R. Bailey, Cochran, U. Rice. Lehman, Henry. Arlznns, D. Bailey. First 1' 0 w : Apple- hzrum, Songer. Gare nur, Davis, Crum, Sim pson , Miss Stadler. PIERROT PIERHOT Second row: Budrow, Hazentield, Smith, Fischer, McDonell, Buckley. Dennis. First row 1 Taylor, Boyd, 1IcCatTerty. Halliday. Kennedy. Durham, Berry. larnes Wright, and Forrest Trawbridge took the leading parts. lust before Christmas vacation Pierrot gave a party in the music room. Each member brought a white elephant gift and then drew them from a grab bag. Miss Katherine Stadler is the faculty ad- viser. 1937 THE DECANOIS H41-ZZQZQ QFJNTQQQHS ix Q3 E if Q 5 A' X X 3 ,SK 'S x QM ii' iw fl Q ggi: X ii! 11. 4 :5223 ' My V, , Kar 'N g 1- Q ll 1 1 - ii 1 af 1 5 YS ma, 1, ,V , Lili H2 22, L, ' 315 2,1 Wig N gil, 5 ang 2 ji S E: is s Ki W, fs ,L T 5 QS 1 Q L L 1 I 2 v. M uw f 5 13 2 . X Q L ks Z - YS L Y ?Q..wxM-: ggi-N , Q : 1 r 4 1 Eff-ga ,,,, ink X 1 M V-V, , 5 ww' , aa 5 is i J. 7 13 X ul' 4' X , K, L' 5 Qgwhf ,wl sf, s 32,51 W M1 I wx? x i K X s L ? '- MMM 1' ,Y X2 F , 3 Hg X 1 , , Lw X3 7 , X was y , xx , xmv A SYMB0lS AND MIZANINCS ATI-I LIQTI C S DIVISION SIIEET ' T R O I3 I-I Y-AWARDS ' BASKEIBAII ' FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES ' TRACK SI-IOES A T H L E T I C S BASKETBALL REGIONAL TOURNAMENT After losing their last six games of the sea- son, the Reds came back with a bang to de- feat Kenney 46-18 in the first game of regional play. ln the second game the D. 1-1. S. team defeated a fighting five from Mt. Zion 37-27. ln a brilliant game against Clinton, Decatur Won the regional finals by a 26-16 score. SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Decatur annexed their first game in the sec- tional by overcoming the lead of Monticello by the decisive score of 29-19. Rantoul fell as the second victim of the Reds in the sectional,de- feated 29-15. ln one of the best exhibitions of the season the Reds Walloped a strong team from Champaign 23-10. STATE TOURNAMENT ln their first game of the state finals the Reds easily Won from LaSalle-Peru by a 21-1U count. With Williams taking Curly Bakers vacated post, the team played championship ball. In the outstanding game of the entire tourna- ment, the Decatur cagers Won a thrilling game from the favored team, Moline. The fact that the score at the half was 3-U for the Reds, shows what sort of a defense Kinter used. 1n their semi-final battle with Pekin, the Reds Won by a comfortable margin of eight points, the final score being 23-15. In the final game of the lllinois High School State Tournament loliet killed the Red's hope of Winning the championship title for the sec- ond time in succession. The ejection of Camp- bell after the first tour minutes of play seemed to destroy the morale of our Reds. THE DECANOIS 1937 December 1-Before one of the largest crowds that the Armory has ever had, Deca- tur was able to down the Quincy five in the opening game of the season. All fifteen men on the squad saw action. December 11-Decatur dropped its first Big Twelve game of the season to an alert and sharp-shooting Bloomington quint by a score of 28-25. Rallying in the third quarter with the the score 24-12, the Reds fought their way Within four' points of victory. December 12-After being beaten by Bloom- ington, the Reds came back in fine fashion to whip fohnson City 23-13. The game went at a furious tempo with Decatur's famed defense standing supreme. December 17-Chalking up their third victory, Decatur barraged Hav- ana's basket to take a win of 31-2U. Harold Baker: Although eliminated from the state finals by his age, Curly's r u g g e d determination and fighting spirit did much to- ward victory in the regional and sectional. Dale Minick: Regarded as one of the best players in the state, Flat's scoring ability made him high point man in the Big Twelve. A T H L E T I C S BASKETBALL Kenneth Park: Sweetheart of the tournament fans and Captain of the Reds, he fully deserved his place on the All State Team. Edwin Reynolds: Iiggs was a fast snappy ball handler equaled only by Ken- ny. His loss at midyear caused by number of semesters was keenly felt by the Reds. December 19-D e c a t u r ' s famous team of Reynolds and Park put on a great exhibition of ball handling and defen- sive play as the state champs carried a lazy victory of 27-15 over Galesburg. December 22-The Reds dropped a close game to Wabash l7-20 in their first game of the two-day visit in Indiana. After taking a comfortable half time lead, the Decatur squad scored only six points in the last half. December 23-The Reds came back to take a thriller from Ft. Wayne in the second game of their Indiana trip. Decatur had to stop a 16 point last half rally by their Hoosier op- ponents before coming out victorious. 1937 THE DECANOIS ATHLETICS i t BASKETBALL Iames Williams: The sixth man on the state squad, he earned his place because of his speed and ready eye for the basket. George Smith: One of the most dependable men on the tournament squad, Smitty became eligible in mid-semester and turned in an excellent record as a guard. Ianuary 8-Using a rushing man to man defense, the D. H. S. team wal- loped their intra city rivals, St. Teresa, by a 35-21 score. By scoring 16 points in the sec- pnd period the Beds held a 23-8 half time ead. Ianuary 9-Olney High School handed De- catur its third defeat of the season in a surprise victory 33-29. Trailing 16-14 at the half, Olney came back with a rush and won the game through its free throwing ability. January 15-The Beds dropped another im- portant Big Twelve game to their traditional foes by a close score of 22-21. The Solons had a tremendous height advantage and lost no time in taking command of the game. Ianuary 16-The state champions showed Clinton how only state champs can play by defeating them 29-24. The fact that 31 fouls were called on the two teams shows how badly each wanted to win. Ianuary 19-After losing the last two Big Twelve games the Reds came back to swamp Urbana in a 27-20 win. Minick starred with five field goals and one free throw but fouled out in the third quarter. Ianuary 22-The Reds won their second Big Twelve victory of the season over a game with the Mattoon five by a 32-23 score. A late Mat- toon rally gave the crowd a scare but the first half lead of the Reds was much too big to overcome. Icmuary 29-The Reds notched their third Big Twelve win when they rout- ed Bloomington 32-ll. Eddie Reynolds played his last game and went out Lee Cook: Lee, at fifteen, was the young- est man on the squad to go to the state. His height and play- ing ability assure him an im- portant post in next year's schedule. Robert Campbell: One of the starting five at the State this year, his record there and during the season was one to be envied. THE DECANOIS 1937 with colors flying, having chalked up two baskets. Ianuary 30-The Beds made it two straight victories over Havana by capturing an easy 3l-l7 victory through a last half scoring spree. During the third quarter the Reds held their opponents scoreless. February 2-ln the second intra-city battle with St. Teresa, the Beds won a hard fought game 30-26. The Bulldogs played champion- ship ball and it was only Decatur's ability to hit free throws that enabled them to win. February 9--Although the Beds were trail- ing by eight points at the end of the third quarter, a whirlwind rally tied the score with but three and a half minutes to play. However' they falt- ered and Urbana won 29-27. February 12-In one of their best exhibitions of the season the Reds wal- Charles Schiene: Advancing from the reserves to the A squad, Ham, a small fast forward, broke into the starting lineup sev- eral times and made the tournament squad. Elzy Kirby: A guard on the favored ten to defend our state champ- ionship, lunior's possibilities for next year are more than good. A T H L E T I C S BASKETBALL William White: A good ball-handler, his rec- ord during the year assured his going to the State. He is a sure fire candidate for a berth with the regulars next year. Iohn Shellabarger: Io Didn't see much service during the season but took Baker's place on the lucky ten that went to the State. loped the Springfield team by a deci- sive score of 38-27. February 13-The Charleston team con- quered Decatur 28-25 in the final home game. February 19-The Beds closed their Big Twelve season with a defeat by Peoria Man- ual 32-28. This defeat gave the Reds a rec- ord of five wins out of nine Big Twelve games. February 20-The Moline Plowboys took a 38-24 victory from our Reds, although Decatur had a ll-O lead in the first quarter. February 26-ln spite of a rally by the Reds in the second quarter, ending the half at l3-8 in their favor, Quincy came back in the third quarter and won 26-21. THE DECANOIS 1937 THE DECANOIS 1937 September 11 Cn5. West Frankfort C05 at De- catur C65. First game of the season, first under Coach Rex Millikin, first under the new light- ing system. The old sleeper play let Baker go over in the final two minutes for the only score. September 18 Cn5. Decatur C75 at Mattoon C05. A seasaw affair until the last quarter when Stroyeck pushed over for -the score. Captain Galloway kicked the extra point. September 25 Cn5 Peoria Manual C65 at De- catur C05. The lone touchdown in the third quarter, which followed return of a punt to Decatur's 30 yard line, and a series of bucks gave Manual thelgame. October 2 Cn5. Bloomington C135 at Decatur C205. The Reds scored in the first quarter, in the second quarter, and in the last quarter. October 9 Cn5. Decatur C195 at Urbana C215. The Orange Racers made it 14 to 0 early in the second quarter and added seven more points to their score following a touchdown for the Reds made by Baker. It was not until the second half that the Reds came to life with Baker scoring another touchdown and Flora completing the 19 points. October 16 Cn5. Decatur C135 vs. St. Teresa C05. For the fifth time the Reds beat their lighter rival with 3000 watching. October 30 Cn5. Hillsboro C05 at Decatur C205. With 7 points in the first minute of play and two more touchdowns in the second quarter, the Reds took it easy during the sec- ond half and 12 reserves saw action before the game ended. November 11 Cn5. Feitshans C185 at Decatur C65. What a blow! And the Feitshans on the Reds' two yard line at the finish. November 26. Decatur C05 at Springfield C155. For the eighth time our Reds bowed to the Red and Black. Decatur couldn't get accus- tomed to the falling snow, nor to Springfield's McCarthy and Fultz. Foo'rBALL GAMES A T H L E T I C S ATHLETICS Raymond Rostek Right guard A strong sturdy guard, he was in his glory on the defensive where he played to advantage in backing up the line. Iack Galloway As captain of the team, he played every min- ute of every game. He was selected tackle on Big Twelve All-Star team. What more need be said? Right tackle lohn Todd End A fast end, he didn't see much play, but was always ready to give his best as an able substitute. Ernest Duda End Ernie played a real game as end for the Decatur Reds and clicked in a worthy game for his team. Sidney Rotz Guard One of those jolly, amiable fellows, liked by everyone, he not only played his position of guard well. but bolstered the team's morale. Dale Shaffer Center After playing a steady game as a reserve center, he advanced to the first squad at the close of the reserve season. Vincent VanHook He was a strong link in the D. H. S. line where his build and willingness to work made him a commendable tackle. Tackle Walter Flora Quarter buck Although not one of the big, burly type, his deadly sure tackle and his sense of team loy- alty made him a decided asset. Delmer Creager A good reserve center who was shifted to the First squad and was a strong man in the , If 1 Neal Morgan X57 1 Center His sturdy build and accurate passes to the ball carrier combined to make him a first string center. Center Springfield game. I , . ,, f r re 1 4 , or - . 'P 32.53. ,f .. .- 5- 3 . 3 A .. 1.937 188 THE DECANOIS ATHLETICS Harold Baker Full back A seasoned veteran of last year, he started as a brilliant end but was transferred to full back early in the season. He was outstanding in the lineup in the VVest Frankfort game. Raymond Kulins Kenneth Park Qucxrter back Broken field running was Kenny's strong point. He played an excellent game as sub- stitute quarterback for the Reds. Half back An able halfback and an excellent punter, he saw most of his service in the season. Walter Stroyeck The best ground gainer but an injury to his ankle him back for several weeks. Robert Campbell the latter half of Harold Schlesin Full back After playing a good game in the backfield for the reserves, he was promoted to the first squad. Full back that Decatur had, and sickness held Con Dearth Quarter back Fast and spirited, Con was one of those reserves who rated the first team after the re- serves' last game. Hcdf back A good runner, passer, and caller of signals, he stood out in the first half of the Springfield game. He spent part of the season nursing a lame shoulder. Walter Fedora Le Roy Crum Guard Formerly a tackle, he was one of those solid boys who could be depended tion of guard with the Reds. upon in his posi- Right end A fast capable end, he could be counted on to be in on most of the tackles, as was shown in the VVest Frankfort game. End Lynn Lcxnders 'tChick'l was a fast substitute end and played hard every minute of action. He played almost as much as a regular. 189 1937 ATHLETICS Iames Dehority End Jimmy was one of those reserves who was shifted to the First squad at the end of the reserve season. Edwin Reynolds Full back Lacking in size but brimming over with en- thusiasm and ability for good play, Eddie sub- stituted the entire season as full back. Oliver Burneiie End A newcomer from Belleville, Illinois, Ollie was a real fellow whose ability to take pun- ishment soon proved his worth as a fast hard driving end. Ernie Billingsley Guolrd Ernie was a success as a heavy guard on the regular team where he turned in neat per- formances every tune. Edgar McClure Guard Eddie played a clean hard game of guard where he paired with Billingsley to make part of a strong Decatur line. lack Morrison Center Although he was not often called upon, Jack was a good center and really deserved his place on the first squad. I. Edgar Livingston Guard Jet was a first squad guard. He didn't see much play, but was always eager to give his best when called upon. Richard Sullivan Tackle An able substitute tackle, Sully saw most of his service with the Reds toward the end of the season when he became a starter. Robert Wetz End Bob was the heaviest man on the team. Al- though he didn't see much play, he was an able substitute. Ralph Bulls Half back He made his mark in open field running. His fine ball carrying brought high praise from the spectators in the St. Teresa game. 19 3 7 THE DECANOIS 190 SSZLSOH, ATHLETICS Victor Walters Half back One of the fastest players that ever made a Decatur football suit. An injury to his knee, however, kept hiin on the sideline most of the Ralph Foster Tackle He was another good player from the re- serves who rated being shifted to the first squad at the end of their own season. Half back Oscar Broyer Broyer was another one of those plucky good reserve team players that was shifted to the first team at the close of the reserve season. Clarence Kalins Ass't trainer f'Doc Kalins was all that a trainer should he-well liked by all of the fellows. He was the coach's best assistant. Coach Rex Millikin Coming to D. H. S. from Bement, Coach Rex Millikin launched a successful season as his first for our Reds. But l1ere's hoping it will be better next year! THE RESERVES The Decatur High School Reserves are coached by Francis White, also coach of the track team. The Reserves opened their season against Hammond at the D. H. S. field on Septem- ber 12. This debut ended in a U to U tie. On September 19, Kincaid High School defeated our Reds 13-O for the only losing game our Reds played. Divernon High School was defeated 15-0 on September 25. Coach White's eleven made its first score in the first period and again late in the last quarter. A lone counter in the fourth period ac- counted for the victory over Stonington on October 2. The game was played on fairly even terms as each team had three first downs to its credit. The Red Reserves com- pleted two out of seven passes while the Stonington gridders were successful in but one of four attempts. Although the Decatur High Reserves' playing was not up to par, they were able to defeat Taylorville High's eleven 7-6, October 16, at Taylorville. Taylorville had a temporary lead which the Reds couldn't overcome for three quarters, but a 30 yard run by Hazenfield evened up the score. A left end dash gave Decatur the extra point and the game. The Champaign B squad was handed a 20-U defeat on October 23. The Reserves closed their 1936 football season on November 5 by defeating Blue Mound 13-O. Six of the boys, Broyer, De- honty, Creager, Foster, Shaffer, and Scloz- er, were advanced to the first squad and the rest of the team was disbanded. THE DECANOIS 1937 Paul Curran August 25, 1918 ................... October 25, 1936 The students of the Decotur High School honor the memory of CI fine crthlete cmd or true sportsmcm. 19 3 7 THE DECANOIS 192 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINIFRED IOHNSON GIRLS ATHLETICS MISS DOROTHY CRUISE Miss Dorothy Cruise is girls' physical train- ing instructor. She is a graduate of the Univer- sity of Illinois where she was a member of Terrapin, honorary swimming organization, the Women's Athletic Association, the Life Sav- ing Clubg and Alpha Phi Delta, honorary Girl Scout society. She played field hockey, base- ball, baskelball and handball at the university, specializing in apparatus work and tumbling. After the close of school Miss Cruise will be on the Regional Girl Scouts camp staff near Detroit, Michigan. This camp is for the purpose of giving training to the leaders of scout camps. The region includes lllinois, Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin. After Miss Cruise has finished her work as instructor in this camp, she will join the Chicago Girl Scout Camp, Uluniper Knoll. This camp is for scouts from ten to eight- een years of age. There are four two-week pe- riods with one hundred fifty girls in camp each period. Miss Cruise will have charge of all the waterfront activities of the camp. Miss Cruise is G. A. A. adviser, Girl Scout lieutenant, and associate adviser of the sopho- more class. Winifred lohnson was chosen from the Girls' Athletic Association to be honored by the an- nual sportsmanship award. Each year one girl is selected from G. A. A. for this award. The girl must have scholastic ability, athletic abil- ity, and qualify as a good sportsman. Wini- fred's name will be engraved upon the sports- manship cup, which is the property of G. A. A., and a pin in the form of a basketball with a G. A. A. guard will be given her to wear. Winifred is a member of the lune graduating class. She has received honors in scholarship, having one of the best records of any girl ever chosen for athletic honors. She also more than qualifies in ability and attitude for any award G. A. A. can make. She is outstanding in ten- nis, volleyball, basketball, and baseball. Dur- ing the past year she has added bowling to her other athletic interests. I-ler ability in this sport almost equals that of her other sports. Not only has she taken part in all G. A. A. acti- vities, but she has had a large part in im- proving these activities. She can well be classi- fied as the ideal girl to represent G. A. A. 5 31 THE DECANOIS 193 1937 GIRLS ATHLETICS SHUFF LE BOARD Shuffleboard Helen Smith and Mary Rusk, playing. Roxie Witts and Winitred Iohnson, watching. Under the guidance of Miss Cruise, teacher of physical education, the members of G. A, A. converted a portion of the attic in the new ad- dition into a recreation room for the girls in the club. A ping pong table was purchased and painted by some of the girls. Others cleaned trash out of the room and prepared space for the shuffle board court. Ruth Adams and Virginia Moyer outlined the court. Miss Cruise has made a set of rules for the use of this room since the equipment belongs to G. A. A. and not to individuals. Both ping pong and shuffleboard tournaments were held in the club room. Ping Pong Roxie Witts and Winifred Iohnson at one end of table. May Hamilton and Dorothy Simon at side of table, Mary Rusk with back turned, Helen Smith beside her. PING PON G 1937 THE DECANOIS terested in learning the game and reasonably sure that she need not drop out before the end of the season. Miss Elma Goldinger was chosen as the adviser. After the number of interested girls had met and had been shown the fundamental rules of the game, four teams were organized. Each team selected a name and chose a captain. The names of the teams and their mem- bers are as follows: Speedsters, Winifred Iohnson as captain, Virginia Moyer and Helen Smith as mem- bers, Hot Shots, leanette Cooper, captain, Darljean Sherman, Margaret Pierson, Lucille Ormond as mem- bers, Decatur Dubs, May Hamilton as captain, BOWLINC One of the most recent recreational sport ac- tivities for girls is bowling. This sport not only develops muscles but improves the carriage and posture of the participants. lf the exercise is properly done, it affords a rythmical play of muscles that is not surpassed by any other sport. Besides having great physical advant- ages, bowling provides enough chance to make it an enjoyable competitive game. One objection to using bowling as a regular type of class activity is the cost of installing and maintaining alleys. The G. A. A. girls who par- ticipated in bowling use Decatur alleys and pay their own fees. For this reason regular credit cannot be given by the Decatur High School for bowling. However, since it is a G. A. A. activity, a teacher from the high school has the game in charge. The G. A. A. Bowling League was organized last fall. Any girl was welcome if she was in- Dorothy Simon and Helen Lyda as members, Lucky Strikes, Catherine Potter as captain, Mil- dred Galloway and Evelyn Duffey as mem- bers. The standings of these teams shortly be- fore the tournament in May Were: Speedsters won l5 lost lUg Hot Shots won l4 lost ll, Deca- tur Dubs won ll lost l4, Lucky Strikes won lU lost l5. The four high average bowlers are: Winifred lohnson, l33, leanette Cooper, l27, Darljean Sherman, ll8g and May Hamilton, ll4. The tournament was held on May 12. The small picture at the top of the page shows the bowlers as they actually play. The larger picture is a group posed behind their pins. Standing, from left to right, are Winifred Iohnson, Mildred Galloway, Helen Lyda, Lu- cille Ormond, Miss Goldinger, Violet Moore, Virginia Moyer, and Helen Smith. Seated in front of them are Evelyn Duffey, feanette Coop- er, Dorothy Simon, May Hamilton, and Darl- jean Sherman. THE DECANOIS 1937 GIRLS ATHLETICS D Gif1s Evelyn Thrasher: Evelyn came from Villa Grove a year ago. She has taken part in volleyball and tumb- ling. She has earned her D. H. S. and Her favo- rite sport is basketball. Roxie Witts: Roxie has entered every sport in G, A. A. She attended East Bay Camp in 1936. She has earned her UD. H. S. and her first state award. The girls in G. A. A. are given awards for600 points she becomes eligible for a HD. l-1. S. various participations in athletics just as thelf 1200 points are earned, a large white D is boys on the football, basketball, and trackgiven. The first state award is obtainable when teams receive awards. Points are earned by1600 points have been earned. This award is a the girls in different ways. Carefully keeping large 1, standing for lllinois, with the letters HG. certain health rules set by the association, al- ways exhibiting a sportsman like attitude in games, and entering seasonal sports are three ways of earning points. Four awards are ob- tainable. Two of these are local awards and two are state awards. When a girl has earned Mary White: Mary has taken part in tum- bling, volleyball and basket- ball. Her favorite sport is horseback riding. She has earned her first two awards. lane Smith: lane has been active in every sport in G. A. A. She was a delegate to East Bay Camp in 1935. She has held sev- eral offices and has earned her first two awards. Erma Swim: Erma belongs to the bowling team, tumbling class, and has played basketball and volley- ball every year. She was a camp delegate in 1935. She has earned her D. H. S. and 1-D H Helen Smith: Helen was G. A. A. camp delegate in 1936. She has been officer several times. Her activities are basketball, volleyball, tumbling, and bowling. She has earned her D. H. S. and A. A. on it. The highest award is a pennant cut in the shape of the state of Illinois. This is secured when 2000 points are earned. Miss Cruise issued a list of six girls meriting D awards the first of April. Those girls are pictured on this page. 1937 THE DECANOIS HEQQ QZURYQHS f 4 V, sm NW ,5 , ' , 3 , f x is L 54 TU W SYMBOLS AND MEANINGS I7 IZ AT U R II 5 DIVISION SHEET 0 PEN DU LUM -CONTINUITY 'IIUUIICLASS-T I M ll 'BAUBEL-I-I U M UI! ' CAM ERA - SNAPSI-IOT5 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS The outstanding character which the Decanois has attained is the result of the efforts and cooperation of many persons Within our community. Those firms Whose advertisements appear on the following pages have aided greatly in the financing and consequent success of this book. We direct your especial attention to these advertisements requesting that Whenever possible teachers, parents, and fellow students will patronize these busi- ness men and Women. The l937 Decanois staff desires to express its sincere appreciation to all those Who have had any part in the financing and production of this yearbook. THE DECANOIS 1937 201 NEW HIGH SCHOOL ADDVFION--1936 LLSMMQWCIMHWY INC. BUILDERS DECATUR CALENDAR Tuesday, September 8 Bewildered sophs, important juniors, dig- nified seniors, crowds, confusion-it's all started again. Kinda happy, kinda sorry. Wednesday, September S Gee, it's as bad as your sophomore year trying to find such room numbers as 231, 331, etc. I notice that everyone kinda puffs up when he goes into a room in the new addition. Well, who wouldn't? Thursday, September 10 Miss Foran announced today in 320 that boys and girls cannot share lockers. How about it, H. Wilson and W. Flora? Friday, September 11 Looks like Rex Millikin, our new football coach, is starting us out right on top. De- catur beat West Frankfort 6-0 tonight. Monday, September 14 Me thinks they ought to let us out of school until this l00O weather slows down a bit--down to 40J or so. All the better for studying 'n' everything t???l Tuesday, September 15 Did you know that we have two famous musicians in our midst? They call them- selves Mozart and Schubert-Bob Kruzan and Tom Scanlon, respectively. lf wonder if Miss Pease thinks that their harmony lessons are worthy of their names? Wednesday, September 16 lt turned coolll And now we're wonder- ing just why it had to happen today, 'cause classes were all going to be cut and school dismissed early 'cause it was so hot. What a pal, Weather Manll Thursday, September 17 Miss Foran ought to go to the public li- brary some night after assigning a lesson on a famous poet. Actually the place is swarmed with students mumbling some- thing about Whitman or Dickinson. lt's too pitiful!! Friday, September 18 Our Reds topped Mattoon tonight, 7-0. Hope this keeps up! Monday, September Z1 Bud Davidson and Eva Lee Clayton seem to have much in common in 320. just what is it? 'I'uesday, September 22 That Leonard Ritchards is always annoy- ing the gals in 320. lf he doesn't have a jar iull ot grasshoppers, twhich he acci- dentally lets escapel he starts chewing some of those awful smelling cough drops. What a life! Wednesday, September 23 Something must be done about all of these eligible bachelors running around our fair school. F'r instance, Bill Draper, Roger Blank, Bill Snider, and Roger Pease. Come on, Girls! Thursday, September 24 Us june-Seniors had a meeting this morning. And what a meeting! All packed into 320, fold 322 made shortl two in a seat, standing along the walls, and hang- ing from the ceiling. lt lasted exactly four minutes. Friday, September 25 Rotaro sponsored a dime dance in the gym tonight. And did Maderia ever get mad when lohn left her right in the middle of the floor. Monday, September 28 Ol the funniest thing happened todayl Ruth Flynn came to school this morning with the ce-ootest brown plaid wool dress on. Everyone was turning green with envy when Maria Karelas walked in with a dress exactly like it. Wasn't that a co- incidence, though? Tuesday, September 29 All thousands of us piled out of the mausoleum today in the fresh air. But it was just a fire drill and it only took five minutes off of classes. Some wise souls waited 'till everyone else was in, so they would be gone longer. What brains! THE DECANOIS 1937 The Iames Millikin University A Liberal Arts College with a Practical Emphasis, a Christ ian Foundation and a Progressive Viewpoint. Vocational Opportunities Art. Business Administration. Science. Elementary Teaching. Industrial Arts. Music. Engineering. I-ligh School Teaching. Home Economics. Two Years of General Educationg Two Years of Specialization. New Entrance Requirements FOR INFORMATION ADDRESS OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS, IAMES MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY DECATUR, ILLINOIS Miss Barnes must not be superstitious. Mr. Perkins should have been a preacher. He always has his hands folded, Miss Prestley, is that a new wind blown bob? Mrs. Meyer in a picturesque pose. Our cute Southernbelle Miss Brock. Another cat? P. S. its the same one and Miss Stapp just borrowed it. Such ducky leather mittens for Millikin, a football coach to be wearing. My, Miss Poynter sitting in the park alone. lf Miss Cruise is looking for Santa Claus the fire place is riaht behind her. Bowling Along Together. Miss Goldinger is doing her setting up exercises. Mr. Mr. Taylor wonders what it's all about. Now you can't tell me Mr. Larmar, Miss Meyers, and Mr. Abell can all bowl in the same alley at once. Mr. Sayre and Miss Carroll peek between heads- Misses Fisher, Orr, and Weed are waiting. I hope Miss Goldinger can keep her balance on that rock. Maybe Tony Prestley can help. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 BOARD OF CENSOBSI-HP THE DECANOIS 1937 205 TO THE SENIORS OF 1937: Do you want something more than just a job ? 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WILLIPIM ST. PHONE 4l3l So very czttentive - but Wctit till they get bctck to classes. A smoke dctnce before our lcist games in the tournament. Do you coll this ct pep i'neetinq'????? Looks like o sit down strike to us. A flcit - foot on the job to direct trcrffic in front of D. H. S, and protect the little students! Ohl porrdon me it's Mr. Totylor. Profiles ot professors Perkins cmd Heirile. How does it feel to leon ond listen Mr. Lolrnor with Mr. Nickel or is it Mr. Shoffer beside you? Miss Aclotms cmd Miss Prestley ore listening in. Moy We have Vour picture? Thank you Misters Kalins and Birkhecfd, F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST OF D. H s Fon 1937 PREVIEW THE DECANOIS 1937 207 BLOCK'S ICE CREAM HOMEMADE ICE CREAM ALWAYS A LARGE ASSORTMENT OE FLAVORS Double Dip Cones LARGE ICE CREAM SANDWICHES WE DELIVER 1269 N. Edward Street Phone 6244 :,A:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::,:::::::::::::::::::::: FRED W. SCHLIE PLUMBING 6. 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Score was 20-13 in our favor, of course. Monday. October 5 Hear Mr. Dale Shaffer and Mr. Donald Carr escorted fuanita Russell and Binny Bopp to the show the other night. Tsk! Tsk! Tuesday. October 6 These bookkeeping students are a men- ace. Iust this morning some girl dropped a bottle of red ink on the floor. Wish you could have seen the few that were too near. Looked like measles! Wednesday. October 7 Senior meeting this A. M. Nominations for officers. Poor Mr. Murfin tried so hard to decline his vice-president's nomination, but gavel pounder Foster just hurried along. Thursday. October 8 lt's high time they got some desks or sumthin' in 131. First hour a girl started to sit on one of those folding chairs and bang! It folded up all right and she sat on the floor. l have a suspicion that it was helped along. Were you guilty? Friday. October 9 The Tri-Y dime dance was held in the gym tonight. By the way, have you heard Bob Fox's campaign cry, Fox for presi- dent, folks! Fox for president! ? Monday. October 12 I think La Von Townsend must have been raised on the dictionary. lt makes one feel positively ignorant to converse with him. Tuesday. October 13 Senior nominees are still being cussed and discussed. But it won't be long now 'til the election. Wednesday. October 14 The Marimba Sisters gave a program in the auditorium this morning for all who cared to hear. It was a grand presenta- tion. School was dismissed at two o'clock so that all the little monkies could parade through the streets and show the town our spirit for the St. Teresa-D.H. S. game Fri- day. Then the teachers went to Institute and we went home to forget what school means until next Monday. Thursday. October 15 Almost forgotten! Friday. October 16 Forgotten! Monday. October 19 After winning a perfectly scrumptious game of 13-U from St. Teresa last Friday, how can we ever settle down to books again? And this swell elegant lnjun Sum- mer doesn't help any. Tuesday. October 20 Congratulations, Mariel! Miss Odor car- ried off the honors in the inter-society in- terpretive reading contest yesterday. Ar- istos now holds the cup. Rotaro came in second. Wednesday. October 21 Nominations for Halloween queen. What's the matter with all the Woodrow Wilson girls? They either declined right off or were going out of town. Thursday. October 22 Election returns: Pauline Ritchie was nominated to represent Roosevelt, Ieanette Schmanski for Centennial, and Maxine Miller for Iohn's Hill. Friday. October 23 It must be grand to have a nice big blue Oldsmobile to sit in during lunch hour. At least Vivian Gould and Floyd M. think so. THE DECANOIS 1937 ,jf--Xxx .I Xsfdx -IO E 'li All . sf be I A A- Q N A M I iAV.:fs:zEiOAN ' ASSOCLATION K, ami J! I 'I IIIHIN IIIIII III , .s 2 ww, Q W we I mm m u.r.nlIr.l.l.:., I , , -f Wfl lllfll a -f . as Yzll Il+-Zi ?l 7Y' H as l i l WV ll A' 'W ' I .L N so -I I I L IX .X lt H ' RENTALS WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE I ., WHY NOT BE to an amount sufficient to pay taxes and insurance, and give the owner a reasonable return on his in- vestment. As does labor receive wages for its ser- vices, so is capital entitled to a return for its use, THE OWNER YOURSELF . . . have your own investment and enjoy the security of your own home. Thousands have been con- vinced that any one who can pay rent can own a home. Our houses have been placed in good con- dition and are good buys. With a minimum down payment, our convenient reasonable contract agreement makes it possible for any tenant to purchase a home within his means. PEOPLES SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 223 SOUTH PARK STREET F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST OF D. H. s. Fon 1937 FEATURE ATTRACTIQN The game is now led by Captain I. Galloway. Check sianals, where are the other three guys? lust a bunch of bench warmers at a Springfield game. Whats this a free for all? Cold weather excitement crowds, plus Helen Draper and I. Weilepp. lust boys - not bad lookin' eh? Gillie. Bop W., Marnance S., and Betty H., all done up in woolensl Aren't they cute? Board of strategy all in one. Twenty eight real he men especially with the shoulder pads. A rose between two thorns? Or shall we say three interested spectators? R. C. Sayre, Dorothy Huff. and Mr. Huff respectively seem to be enjoyina the game. We all enjoyed the football season this year and think the new coach is a swell person. Here's to a successful future for Rex 3 1 l Millikin and the boys on the ' teaml I THE DECANOIS 1937 211 .Qyfe . . Quafity . . .gezvice . . -Hfufafi Sessets .,--- ........... --------- Compliments of the ILLINOIS CLEANERS O. A. Thompson, Prop. 241 N. Main St. Phone 4433 COMPLETE EQUIPMENT for Hotels - Restaurants Clubs - Institutions Swain and Myers, Inc. 31 544 N. Main St. Decatur, Illinois Congratulations Seniors from HAROLD B, 6, ELMER o. BRINTLINGER FUNERAL DIRECTORS Compliments of H. H. HEIDELBAUGH WHoLEsALE CANDIES IF IT'S FOR YOUR CAR- WE HAVE IT 1 4 fyfffi I ..- UT0ll5T ilLu1n 1 SUPPLYIII LOUJEST PRICES II4 E. William 124 E. Eldorado 650 E. Eldorado DURFEE, CLARK 6 NICHOLSON INSURANCE 112 N. Wafer sf. Phone 4365 Monday, October 26 Decatur High grieves over the death of Paul Curran. Tuesday, October 27 Well, l see that Berta Hamman is back gracing the halls of her alma mater again. Guess she had one grand week. How Was Washington and Lee, Berta? Wednesday, October 28 We all got our bad news today. From the looks of the great big honor roll in 320, some seniors Won't mind going home. Thursday, October 29 Dorothy Wismer, a junior in our fair school, has charmed one of the alumnae. Wizzie really goes in for capturing hearts. Friday, October 30 Everyone got into the swing of things tonight at the Scarlet Swing dime dance, sponsored by the Iunior Art League. Our Reds beat Hillsboro, 20-O tonight. Since the high school field has acquired new bleachers and lights, there's a double reason for going to the game. Monday, November 2 What with Halowe'en'n everything over, We can now settle down and wait patient- ly for Thanksgiving. Ieanette Schmanski, the queen of the Halloween parade Saturday night, did right well by high school, we thought. Tuesday, November 3 Almost forgot, Hilmer Landholt of Ro- taro won the inter-society contest for hu- morous reading. By the by, everyones in an uproar as to whether Landon or Roosevelt will be the future President of the United States. Wednesday, November 4 Miss Foran went up and down the aisles in 320 this morning with her little money can collecting for the Community Chest. She said she felt like a conductor on a Fifth Avenue bus. P. S. Roosevelt won the election. Thursday, November 5 Betty Bold, the cute little red head, says that today is really Friday 'cause tomor- row there is no school which would be Saturday if today wasn't Thursday. CShe's trying to explain that there's no school to- morrow while the teachers go to Cham- paign.J Friday, November 6 The teachers weren't the only ones that took a trip to Champaign today. A couple of carloads of girls went over for the ride -or was it the ride? Monday, November 9 A vacation sure spoils one. Can't even lie in bed late. Tuesday, November 10 Tra, la, la. Classes were only twenty minutes this morning cause we had a double auditorium for the football lads. Reverend Briggs of Peoria, Coach White, and Rex Millikin did their part in rousing the school spirit. Wednesday, November 11 There was an Armistice Day program to- day. The lucky people in group two got to attend, while the rest of us went right to first hour classes. Taps were played at eleven o'clock. Feitshans beat us 18-6 tonight-the last home game of the season. Thursday, November 12 There were actually three snake charm- ers here in our very own school. At the Iohnson Brothers' zoology lecture this morning, three girls offered their necks to be coiled around by the snakes. And Iew Iohnson said that's one of the most com- fortable positions of a reptile. Well, Why not? Friday, November 13 The Decanois sponsored a Lucky Dance tonight in the gym. Refreshments, floor show, prizes, 'ri' everything contrib- uted to give everybody a good time. Monday, November 16 Albert Sanner won first place in dra- matic reading in the intersociety contest, which gives Rotaro a two point lead. Those boys are sure stepping on it! Tuesday, November 17 Oh mel Commas, quotations, para- araphs, are floating in and out of the Eng- lish classes today. A punctuation test is the cause of it. THE DECANOIS 1937 Administration Building I w A. E. STAQEY MFG. CCD DECATUR, ILLINOIS Some pep meeting, eh kid- Would you just look at that mob pourinq out of the armory, That is Betty Williams and Charles Dodson just cominq into full view. Decatur's ball! The cfame at Taylorville was indeed an exciting one, What's this - another Deo meetina? No - same one and they are still comina. Snake dance - looks like Olive Craio dropped her purse- Now lust What are these teachers doina out on the steos? Mr, Taylor and Mr, Perkins are uo to somethin' you can bet your own bootsl Oh, what a worried look on Mr. SaVre's face. If we are mind readers, we'd say he is Wondering how one rverson can stoo a fast aatherina mob - what a headache! Oh, it's SDrinafield's ball. Now there was a qame Worth seeina. I hooe no one qot their toes steD'Oed on then when the iumper came down. There's the Darade for the big garne- FEATURES THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 SPORT FLASHES THE DECANOIS 215 19 3 7 BLACK 6 COMPANY 1133 N. WATER ST. 125 E. NORTH ST. 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A penny for Bob Burdiclis thoughts. He seems rather pensive. Ah,-four soldiers, on their way - where? wait a minute, one of them is out of step, oh-X'cuse us, Harold Wright, Clement Davis, and Manuel De Fraytees. Bill- Howenstine, Richard Foster, Alfred Diller, and Richard Morris seem to have taken to eating their lunches out of sacks. Wonder how good they are? Bill and Richard M. look Quite pleased and Richard Foster can't get his down auiclc enough, but Alfred seems rather skeptical about his, Where is your cocked hat Ben Napoleon Flgeck? Bob Frank is in the office again chasing down another summons. But surely, lim Wright couldn't be in trouble. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST OF D. H s Fon 1937 HGIGOLOSH THE DECANOIS 1937 217 SINCE I868 D. I-I. S. CCMES TC CURTIS' 11121 ' Y 53:.?Liig 1.. E ZAQE -' . Q I 8 4 76 GRADUATION GIFTS OF DISTINCTICN H CURTIS OF CCURSEH THE CURTIS IEWELRY CO. 148-54 E. MAIN ST. 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Didn't Richard Foster make a good Willie in Seventeen ? Monday, November 23 Shh! Something happened today during sixth hour. Something new, exciting, short, and sweet. lt snowed!! Tuesday, November Z4 Max Reynolds was back again today to give a pep talk on selling mazagines as a money making project for D.H. S. Students of public speaking classes read their themes on the selling of Christmas Seals before the judges this afternoon. Boy, were they scared! Wednesday, November 25 Poor boys! Those abused souls had to wade through sixth hour classes per usual while all the girls trouped off to a style show given by Mrs. Mott. What justice! Thursday, November 26 Turkey 'n cranberries! Springfield piled up fifteen points against us in the annual Thanksgiving D. H. S.-Springfield football game. Friday, November 27 Scraps!! Monday, November 30 After so much turkey and so many dances, it's hard to buckle down to the grind again. But, it's got to be done-so they say. Tuesday, December 1 Happy days! Basketball season is back and what a comeback!! What a team!! What a game!! That championship team of ours beat Quincy 30-15 tonight, and is everybody feeling on top!!! Wednesday, December 2 There were exactly four candy bars handed out in 320 to the industrious peo- ple that sold a subscription the first day of the campaign. They were good, too- we are told, and now classes are dotted with chewing children. Thursday, December 3 We're still awfully excited about beat- ing Quincy last Tuesday night! Friday, December 4 Those dashing mid-year seniors spon- sored the To Tingler tonight, another one of those dependably delightful, delicately decorated dime-dances. Monday, December 7 Alas, girls! Originality is diminishing. Even our fashionable tunic dresses date back to the Empire Period. Tuesday, December 8 ROBBERY!! Who knocked the lock off the hen house door and stole all our chick- en feed? In other words police are search- ing for the marauders who robbed the school safe last night. Wednesday, December 9 Another fatal day-report cards. Oh, well, we'll not dwell on that. Mr. Lauren Brown, educational director of the Investors Syndicate of Chicago, spoke in an assembly the sixth hour to- day on 'Money and Money Management. Thursday, December 10 Those handsome football boys modestly accepted their letters awarded to them in an auditorium this morning. Mr. Lawrence Rotz, a former D. H. S. coach, was the prin- ciple speaker. Friday, December ll Wheel! What an exciting day! The news that we've all been waiting for popped out this morning--King Edward abdicated the English throne for his lady-love. ,Shiny new fire wagons congregated in front of school during sixth hour, and we all rush to the windows to watch Wolfe's back yard burn. And last--this is heart breaking-Bloom- ington beat us 28-25 tonight after an ultra exciting game. THE DECANOIS 1937 H. W. MOSS 6: CO. 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Every one knows lovely Pauline Richie as an attendant in the Halloween Parade and Phyllis Michl as her constant Companion. Alice Raftington is pleased about something but Micky Rickets is unusually solemn. Why? The studious gal with the book is Eclistina McKeoWn and Doris Gambril is sharing honors. Nothing effeminine about Mary Frances Schlick and Ruth F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. ron 1937 CO-STARS Willis - not in this picture anyway. THE DECANOIS 221 COAL FRESH MTNED DECATUR COAL TS BETTER ALWAYS THE SAME GOOD COAL TELEPHONE 4444 Locally Owned and Operated MACON COUNTY COAL CO. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OE 1937 May Your Euture Years Be Eilled With Ioy, Happiness and 'Crood Ice Cream SERVE THE BEST ICE CREAM Qllbry CALL US EOR PARTY HELPS PHONE 4301 890 W. ELDQRADO sr. School is outll!l School is out! and Where do the kids go? Swimming, of course. Here we found 'Walter Iudy beaming before the plunge. Ah, a bench, a pencil, some paper, the lake for atmosphere, and Mickey McGuire. We hope that the gold fish don't mind, but it looks like Edith Hom ell and Delight Hunter are goin' swimming. Ah, and what have we here? Your guess is as good as ours. A little birdie Whispered that it is Eugene Burkholder hiding beneath his sea bonnet. Now, do you suDDose Zelma Miller crossed the lake? See the gal laughing - that is Ruth Flynn. Hmm, this looks fishy, a man's hat and a girl under it - Virginia Casey, to be exact. And Binney Bopp pauses before braving the blue. What is Lucille Ormond doing? Search us, We just caught her that way. Last, We have the sun bdthers. They will get a ton or blisters in the attempt. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 BATHING BEAUTIES THE DECANOIS 223 1937 cgualntance IS THE BEGINNING OF 7:ziencf5AQa lt is exactly in this spirit of open frankness that We invite you to become familiar with the prin- ciples and practices of our bank. Each member of our personnel regards the operation of this bank as a sacred trust for the men and women Whose money is deposited here. So it is your bank-and a know- ledge of its functions and opera- tions is your right and privilege. If you have a question about some phase of bank operation, there need be no hesitation since the information is yours for the asking. THE NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR DECATUR, ILLINOIS Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. Monday, December 14 The Seniors came in on the last three- fifths of the Review Story Contest win- nings. Whats the trouble, you big shots? Doesn't S10 or S15 spur you on? Tuesday, December 15 How can a mechanical man be a me- chanical man when two high school gals CB. Morey and Wesie Rosel stand right in front of one and laugh. 'And the one at the Avon theater had a hard time keeping a straight face himself. Wednesday, December 16 All of the English 7 classes are finding out how ignorant they really are on ac- count of these Columbia tests. We ao into class feeling normally happy and come out abnormally exhausted. Thursday, December 17 lf you hear a lot of ahs and ahs whis- pered through the halls, it can mean only one thing-Galloway's coming. But our football captain is obviously quite inno- cent to the fact that he is an idol of all the girls. Friday, December 18 One of the loveliest programs of the year was presented to a group of students this morning-the Christmas Vespers. Aren't the posters about the Yuletide Dance to be given by Tholia simply beau- tious? Monday, December 21 Iudging from report being carried around, the Senior Party Saturday night was a great success. Guess everyone found out who Sid Rotz had asked two months ahead of time, That's O.K., Sid! The early bird gets the worm. Tuesday, December 22 To think we are still going to school fin all outward appearancesl while everyone else is trooping home from college. It is sure swell to see them around the old haunts. The unswell part is-they're free! Wednesday, December 23 There is some doubt as to whether school was or wasn't today. Classes were half filled, Glee Clubs gave their last Ves- pers to a rather small auditorium and lots of good souls that did come in the morn- ing got headaches f??l and went home at noon. Thursday, December 24 Dear Santa, Please bring Bob Fox a new bathrobe, Helen Ashley a new brain-her old one's worn out-Dale Minick a new girl, and Iohnny Todd wants Hal Kemp to play him to sleep every night. fsignedl A Good Girl. P. S. Don't bring nothin' to Annie Harp. She says you ain't. Monday, Ianuary 4 Blue Monday! Blue because it's all start- ed again. Blue because everything's over, and we're back-without any lessons. Tuesday, January 5 You can tell Santa left a lot of sweaters hither and thither. The halls are fairly budding with them. And that's not all he left--the girls have gone back a couple of generations to wearing lockets again. Wednesday, Ianuary 6 Speaking of lockets, have a look inside Milly Wise's-you'll see whom she is car- rying around nearest her heart. Thursday, Ianuary 7 Rainl Rain! Rain! Andalong with it comes stringy, uncurled hair and smeared make-up. Well, some days are like that. Friday, Ianuary 8 Guess we kinda squelched St. Teresa- beat 'em 35 to 21. And while we were yelling and cheering for our team in the armory, the world outside was changed from a wet and dreary place to a snow white fairyland. Monday, Ianuary 11 'We all congratulate Vivian Gould, chos- en valedictorian, and Mildred fohnson, salutatorian of the Mid-Years. Saturday night the intersociety banquet was held at Mrs. Carr's. And ask anyone that was there-it was swell! Tuesday. 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MondaY, lanuary 18 This is the last week for the Mid-Years. lust wonderin'--what's Patsy going to do without Bob Thompson. She's wearing his pin, you know, but it's a big secret. Shhhl Tuesday, Ianuary 19 Speaking of partinas, hoW's Helen W. going to stand it when Iunior leaves? And all of handsome Dick Sullivan's pub- lic will go about pining. That's Life, I Guess. Wedneday, Icmuary 20 Gee, have you seen some of these smaller chilluns sitting at the new desks? It looks too funny. Take f'r instance, lean- ette Cooperp she looks. so forlorn. Thursday, Ianuary 21 What a game with Mattoon! We came out on top! Some clever practical joker nearly sent everyone in the north end of the armory home before the game ended. Thrse stink bombs. Nothing more need be SQ1 . Friday, Ianuary 22 Class Day for the Mid-Years. Tall Presi- dent Thompson leads the lll in and out, the program pleased all. Monday, Ianuary 25 Ohhhhh, the misery of it all. Examsl Tuesday, Icmuary 26 More misery. More exams. Senior meeting was called this morning to collect funds for the Red Cross to send to the flood victims. Our class gave 537.50 Wednesday, Ianuary 27 We can breathe again until grades, at least. Thursday, Ianuary 28 Poor Havana. We took 3l points and let them keep only l3. Friday, Ianuary 29 . Ho hum. Rather a boring Week even so. Lot's a' people have flu. Monday, February 1 Here we go some more. Such many peoples we never done see. The place is simply flooded with new sophomores, and the whole new addition is open now. lt's really delovely, too. Sophomores aren't the only new ones up here-there's eight new teachers. Tuesday, February 2 St. Teresa was our victim for the 2nd time tonight. It was Eddie Reynold's last home game. We're going to miss his red hair and his grin-plus his playing on the team. Wednesday, February 3 Today's the day to laugh or weep. Yes, report cards were passed out. And now we can start off with a clean record. 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Popeye Martin Loeb had auite a time dancing with all of the Olive Oil's. Monday, February 8 Every mornin' us seniors in 320 just hold our breath 'cause about a second before the bell rings, Helen Wilson starts for her seat. She's always made it so far. I won- der how long her luck Will last. Tuesday, February 9 Heartbreaking, that's what. Urbana beat us by two points in the last minute and all our hopes for the Big Twelve go plooey. Wednesday, February 10 Ah, Milly, 'tis a hard life when one must make such choices. Eeenie-meenie-min- nie-mo-Gordon-Dale-Sid? But it seems Mr. Minick has won out again. Thursday, February 11 All heartbreaks gone! We beat Spring- field 37 to 27. Friday, February 12 The winners of the Lincoln contest re- cited their essays this morning, and a pro- gram of tableaux followed. Wasn't Lee M. cute in that old fashioned coat? Pete Morris came a close second. Monday, February 15 The days of knights and fair ladies must be over. l didn't hear of a soul that re- ceived a Valentine. Either us gals are slipping or else funds are low. P. S. Take it back. Weeeesie Rose re- ceived one through the mail and also a box of candy. Must be grand to have two such thoughtful friends. Tuesday, February 16 The faculty members now have a ori- vate dining room in Room l3. Guess they just don't like to have us see them eat. Wednesday, February 17 Did you see the famous lady killer f Dud to you! tap dancing? He seems to have quite a bit of trouble-with his feet this time. Thursday, February 18 Maybe spring is on the way. Martin Amencla is handing out gum along with his smiles now days. Friday, February 19 Observer announced that Dorothy Allen was chosen for the D. A. R. citizenship award. Congratulations, Dot!!! Monday, February 22 What's all this about a spring formal Saturday night and getting stuck in the mud? lust ask Paulie Ritchie. Tuesday, February 23 Our mamas and papas attended classes this evening just like their own children. Hope they didn't talk in class as much as some of us do. Last minute news!! Sarah lane Ebough has a Sigma Nu bracelet. lust who is he? Wednesday, February 24 Working at the Lincoln as an usher is getting to be quite the thing. Nat R. Ham- mer looks very very handsome in his stiff shirt, but then, doesn't he always? Thursday, February 25 Such Wit! Hilmer Landholt takes the honors this time. On being asked by one Observer reporter What his ambition was, Hilmer replied he wasn't going to be am- bitious-Caesar was. Friday, February 26 Agora gave a Sunset Living today. Did any one see Mr. H. D. Ho go into his dance? Monday, March 1 Today and tomorrow at 15 to 8:00 fwoe be to the late sleepersll Miss Foran and Miss Stadler are to try to unearth some hidden talent for the senior play. Tuesday, March 2 Lady-killer Gaddis Was elected to pre- side over the junior Class the rest of the vear. Looks as if the girls will be running the affairs from now on. Wednesday, March 3 Mr. fudd Gustin, must you spend all your time waiting at certain lockers for the girl of the blond locks? With that grin you could win many a heart, ludd. THE DECANOIS 1937 THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK The Citizens National Bank offers the following financial services: BANKING SAVINGS TRUST and SAP E DEPOSIT Your Patronage Is Cordially Invited. MEMBER EEDERAI.. RESERVE SYSTEM North Side Central Park If It's Anything You Want A GOOD STORE IN A GOQD INSURED TGWN POR SEE Young Men's Clothing The S A N K S and Furnishings INSURANCE AGENCY Blakeney 6: Plum 566 Citizens Bldg Dial 8038 ,,----------- .... -------- 326 N. Water St. DAUT BROS. INSURANCE ELCRISTS Is Very Necessary WET eHow oUR oWN CHU FLOWERS Allen, Wiley, 6: Iostes l2O E. Prairie St. DIAL 42l5 Phone 5281 Standard Office Building Not Frank Buck- Iust Maxine Wilson and her kitten. She calls him Yellow-Coat. Maxine Wishes someone would bring him back alive because he has mysteriously vanished since the picture was taken. Wonder if Mary Frances Schlick is all dressed up with no place to go. The popular young maiden in front of the tree is Delores Gorman, Walter Blankenburg is the living example of what the Well dressed high school lad should Wear. lt looks as though Heston Booker could compete with him Ccenter bottoml Look then, boys maybe you will get some ideas. KNO insinuationsj They don't run Without Water, and surely you all recognize Willard Ray and his vehicle. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H s Fon 1937 STAND INS THE DECANOIS 1937 235 BEST WISI-IES FROM DECATURS GREATEST sroRE GEBHART-GUSHARD - - - - v - - - - - - - ,- - - v ::::::::::::::::::::::::::,:::::- R. M. MARTIN IEWELER AND oPToMETRiST 108 E. Prairie St. Phone 2-1814 Decatur, Ill. 5:4-:::: :::::: :: :::Q4-:: : r. Quality-Service-Phone 2-1582 LANDHOLT AUTO REPAIRING Painting Trimming Body CS Eender Repairing 745 E. 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Meaning Don Kostick, Arnold Tebuseck, Harold Schleser and Ralph Dombroski. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 PUBLICITY SEEKERS THE DECANOIS 237 1937 OLDEST, LARGEST DECATUR B A N Ii Pnnndnd A. D. 1860 TI-IE IVIILLIIIIN NATIONAL BAN Ii Every Bnnking Facility Affnrdnd CHECKING ACCOUNTS SAVINGS ACCOUNTS SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES IN BUSINESS 77 YEARS Everybody Welcome MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. Thursday, March 4 Another department in D. H. S. has been modernized. The sewing room is now equipped with new sewing machines, iron- ing boards, and fitting rooms. Bardy Lyon says they're swell! Friday, March 5 Things really happened today. This morning there was a big pep meeting over at the armory. From 3:40 to 5:00 the seniors had a free dance in 331, and tonight lots of peoples went up to Clinton to watch us beat Mt. Zion 37 to 27. Monday, March 8 Oh boy! We got Clinton 26 to 16 Satur- day night. That oughta call for another pep meeting fand more cut hoursi. Tuesday, March 9 Does that Lyon girl ever slay 'emll One glance and the next thing they do is ask her name. Dale Shaffer certainly finds her irresistible. Wednesday, March 10 lf we weren't so sure this was D. H. S. we might think it was a hospital what with the Lysol disinfectant being put all over desks 'n things. They say it's a preventa- tive for scarlet fever. lf its aroma has any- thing to do with it, it oughta be a good one. Thursday, March ll Ah! Today's the day Miss Carroll leaves at 2:30 to go to a meeting of some sort. Dale Lawler and lim Worsham have the days all figured out so they won't have to get their Spanish on those days. Friday, March 12 Not very many went to the pep meet- ing during the eighth hour. Maybe they went home to catch a few winks of sleep they lost at Ted Weems last night. Very likely. Monday, March 15 Little Elizabeth Ann Le Marr joined the ranks of the faculty today. The proud papa was all smiles, and probably every one of his students got an HA. Tuesday, March 16 Miss Drobisch earned the dandelions last week end. She got her dates mixed up and arrived at school Friday all prepared to see the operetta. Telling it later- And Miss Pease, the building was all dark! This is the fatal day that Curly Baker turns twenty years old and leaves the team. You're going to be missed a lot, Curly. Wednesday, March 17 Mutiny is brewing in the operetta cast for the simple reason that everyone wants to be at Champaign watching the boys play in the tournament. That team means an awful lot to everyone. Thursday, March 18 l wonder what the cast will think when they find out that they stayed until 6:30 tonite having Observer movies taken with a camera without any film. When they fin- ally got away, almost everyone flashed over to Champaign to see the Reds de- feat LaSalle-Peru. Friday, March 19 Sweethearts was a great success. Aside from Maria Karelas' glorious voice and Miss Robertson's and Miss Pease' Di- recting, the radios in the dressing rooms had a lot to do with it. Who wouldn't be happy after hearing our Reds beat Mo- line 14 to 11? Monday, March 22 The whole school honored the team this morning in a double auditorium. Right here and now we want to give our very best to Campbell, Park, Minick, Smith, Cook, and Williams. Tuesday, March 23 Senior meeting this morning about the play. Seven Keys to Baldpate was chosen by the committee. Lots of mystery, yells, and guns. Sounds good! Wednesday, March 24 'Nother meetin'. About caps and gowns this time. After examining the models we picked number l, dark gray with four pleats. lt brings the jumping off day pret- ty near. THE DECANOIS 1937 GEO. REESE, Pres. IHY M. HLLEN. Secy,-Treas. ALLEN 6 CO., Inc. GENERAL INSURANCE Your insurance representative should be a firm that can take care of your interests when you have a loss. 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We are the girls of the institute, but you can call us Marjorie A., Virginia M., Violet M., Gertrude G., Barbara R., lane H., and Marilynn. Tsh! Tshl What a face Nancy. Subtle smile on Don Carr eh what! Can you imaginel Carl Dick and Bob Faith looking over the camera man. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 LAUGHING GAS THE DECANOIS 1937 241 PARLOB. MARKET WEST SIDE of' LINCOLN SQUARE QUALITY MEATS FRESH DRESSED POULTRY One ot the Oldest Established Retail Businesses in Decatur - L - - - - - - A - - - -,,,,,,,-.,,,,E.,,,,,.,,, ,,,,,.., I 41 Work A Scsjicitgetll All Work BEST WISHES Plumbing, Heating and Repair Marion S. Clesson ' , ,1 Plumbing and Heating If Phone 7422 1046 East Moore Street 1 H' Decatur, Illinois 1S.'1Q1fE:Q1Ibf'pQQSL1'eLf 'nh 5: ' ' ' DAWSON 5. WIKOFF 239 W, Magick mmgiione 2,1160 51 FUNERAL DIRECTORS I::mm:m: :m:m:: ii:::1 S' E' WOOD AT COLLEGE Absfmclef I Phone 4421 Decatur, 111. LUMBER 1v111.LWoRK THE BUILDERS LUMBER CO. CERTIFIED MATERIAL 732 N. MONROE PHONE 2-OI78 Thursday, March 25 And love flew out of the window-He's left Dot Huff and Dud Davidson all up in the air, too. Friday, March 25 Today, my frans, begins our lengthy spring vacation. Monday, March 29 And this is when it ends. They're so generous with us students. Tuesday, March 30 What under the sun can Dorothy Thor- wick and Ieanette Schiminski find to talk about every home room period. They real- ly go to it, to say the least. Wednesday, March 31 Ioe Shellabarger is rated around here as an A-l swell guy - even if he does try Miss Wick's patience pretty often in li- brary. Thursday, April 1 Mrs. Moorehead's bright son, Lee, had everyone groaning their sympathies to- day when he appeared all swathed in bandages. He ran a butcher knife clear through his right hand, and had to be practically fed at lunch. Then Lee took the bandages off, and April Fool! - he wasn't hurt at all. Too bad everyone can't have the brains of a Moorehead. Friday, April 2 Pirates got loose at the Poetry Club dime-dance. LaVon Townsend picks a dif- ferent one every dance to bestow his well-known graces upon. Monday, April 5 The cast for the senior play was an- nounced and rehearsals began today. Bill White is the hero and Sarah lane Ebaugh is the shero. Tuesday, April 6 The sophomore dance Saturday night brought out some funny pairs, and some hidden talent as well, B. Raffington crooned What Will I Tell My Heart? right into the mike. Wednesday, April 7 Bank Day - you may deposit anything over five pennies. Thursday, April 8 The Iuniors finally broke down and gave a dime dance which made everybody happy which was on a Thursday which meant that there wasn't school Friday. Frid ay, April 9 ...which there wasn't cause the teach- ers are in Springfield. Monday, April 12 Model T's are beginning to pop up around school again. Spring is happen- ing, evidently. Tuesday, April 13 Peaay Scanlon woke up the other day and found herself right in the middle of the boys' stairway. But she kept on go- ing - a little faster - 'cause she said it was as long going back as it was going on. And you a senior, Pegl Wednesday, April 14 Dr. Lindberg lectured on tuberculosis and showed some extra special movies. Thursday, April 15 We have an old Goiman right in our midst it seems. Berta Riedal has sprout- ed a German dialect for a humorous read- ing in the Big 12 Speech Contest, so don't be alarmed. Friday, April IS After waiting and waiting, the Observ- er movies were finally given this morning. Then all the seniors trotted out to Millikin to hear a vocational guidance lecture. Monday, April 19 Ol' man Cupid has stopped pestering Rex Chappel and Elly Allsup again. They're not going steady - for the time being. Tuesday, April 20 The D. A. R. medal was presented to Dorothy today. It must have a good ef- fect, on accounta we got out early. Wednesday, April 21 Last night was the faculty banquet for the basketball boys. A rousing time was had by all, 'tis whispered. Thursday, April 22 If the little posie-wosies don't stop bloom- ing some anxious soul is going to decide to take a plunge in the bubbling brook, and it no doubt will be Martha Mullen. THE DECANOIS 1937 flnotber 1937 Blue Ribbon Annual P1inted and bound by PIUSTON-PATTERSON CORPORATION W R I N T E R S DECATUR, ILLINOIS PRODUCERS OF FINE SCHOOL PUBLICATIONS, AND COLOR! CATALOG AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING OF ALL KINDS - A A - A A A A - A:::::::,-:::::v-:::- ::::.-:::::::.A,.:::::::::::: LAURA HALLFORD BEAUTY SALON PHONE 5313 670 CITIZENS BLDG. I Decatur, Illinois EENNETT .s.'sLiABEE:5Q INC. l46 South Water Where Insurance is a business Not a sideline v II II I elnzelmannls M1126 Qtifl' lI9 E.WlLLlurL kt l:'lNE SHOE REBUlLDlNG 119 East William 22nd St. Poultry Market H. M. ROBERTSON, Prop. Poultry of All Kinds Dressed and Delivered Free Wholesale and Retail 224 N, 22nd St. Phone 2-3761 Compliments of HI-FLIER MFG. CO. Strike up the bandl Here We come. D. l-l. S. Red coats furnished good music. There's lane Tallman yep, that's she, ready to mcnke a flying leap from the decorated car. Whoops, Bill Brown is falling. Who're the girls sitting on the car? My, what a pretty job - but where is the car behind this - oh -under that mob of legs - see it? The gang gathers to decorate the limosine, or what ever it is. Well, look who's talking to Cocky Susie S. Wonder what the joke is between Dud Lee, M. I. and ludd? Mmm here's a peach of C1 snap -what ct mob, wish those girls in fore-ground would turn around. Now could Marian Gaddis be in a hurry? Who is the one and only Todd boy talking to? The subject of conversation has been interrupted -X'cuse us pleose -A oh Well - so what? F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST OF D. H. s. Fon 1937 D. H. S. ON PARADE THE DECANOIS 1937 245 SCANLON Food Market Everything For the 'I'a1o1e Phone 4249 1275 N. Edward St. Raffington Drug Stores 1152 E. Wood St. 240 N. 22nd St. 1101 W. Main St. 1001 E. Grand Ave. A. B. RAFFINGTON, R. Ph. Decatur, Iliinois Insist on MARVELMILK TAYLOR-HARDER DAIRY 636 E. Wood St. Phone 2-6546 Phone 5300 Phone 5309 Ireland - 'I'hornton Ford Lincoln Linco1n Zephyr 385 E. Prairie Ave. Decatur, Illinois Goodrich Silvertown Stores Tires, Batteries, Radios Comp1ete Service For Your Car Easy Credit--Make your own Terms 317 W. Wood Phone 5259 Ridglydale Dairy Corner Church and Prairie Sts. l I-Iornogenized Mi11c Compliments of Decatur Packing 6 Provision Co. A1 Young and Sons DRINK C IN BOTTLES Coca-Cola Bottling Co. . , Bob Dehler looks quite elated over his victory, don't let defeat discourage you Stan- Cula Harrison is displaying the latest style for bicycle riding. Wonder if Archie Norton is out of gas or whether it's a push he's seeking. Speaking of novelties, Wonder what game lane and Ruth Adams will play next. Theres that yellow car again. Burkeholder is driving, Lightoff is in the middle, and our sauve senior M. I. Hill is Wearing the hat. From all appearances M. Moller, D. Colby, A. Wayland, M. Wise, and M. Doak, are enjoying themselves. The three little girls on the bicycles are R. Adams, M. Akers, and W. Merritt. Demonstrating the current fad - motorcycles, We find K. Schurrnan and W. Locke. R. Mannering believes rowing is great sport. lust a trio of hitchhickers - I. Dickey, Mary A. Stofft and H. Smith. Corine Taylor is the chic horseback rider. F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST or D. H. s. Fon 1937 D. H. S. TRAVELING UNIT THE DECANOIS 1937 247 We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the students and faculty members for their kind cooperation in the making of photographs for this Decanois. ln the future for family groups, Weddings, individual and child photography of all types re- member . . . fin! Milf SALON OE PHOTOGRAPHY 46 NORTH MAIN STREET DECATUR lll Official Decanois Photographers Phone 6365 For An Appointment Friday, April 23 Ef tha liddle vlowerz dode stobb bloobig, lb grind zwib - zay, who zed subbthing abaud zwibbigg edyway? fSignedJ M. Mullen Monday, April 26 The T. B. tests start today. Woboy, what horrors a little needle has! Tuesday. April 27 The commercial contest started here Saturday. We're waiting for Marian Groves to do big things. That girl is going to get places. Wednesday, April 28 T. B. tests again. We just know that Abbie Ashley will be a plus four-Ab- bie is so puny. Thursday, April 29 The Ida K. Martin theme contest is over and we can now rest assured that there will be no more long themes to write. Friday, April 30 More tests. If anyone wants lessons in poetry read- ing, go to Ioda McGaughey and she'll learn ya. Ioda put true feeling into Con- go in English class t'other day. Monday, May 3 All during this week X-rays are going to be taken. Ruth Flynn will have a swell time. She loves to have her picture taken. Tuesday, May 4 ln case us seniors are seen going around reciting a poem about a turtle and making a lot of motions, blame it on Miss Yoder. Shes teaching us how to enjoy poetry. Wednesday, May 5 Toy Leonard got excited and swallowed a great big lemon drop whole. She stood around the hall on one foot, dobbing at the drinking fountain waiting for it to dissolve. The lemon drop, not the drink- ing fountain, did the dissolving. Friday, May 7 Frances lane Carey for having the best- est dispositoin in the senior class. Monday, May 10 Excuse the interruption, but mention must be made of that perfectly marvelous affair Saturday night - the Iunior-Senior Prom. Tuesday, May 11 To continue, Nat Hammer for being the handsomest in the senior class. Speak- ina of Natt, he was seen with Mary lane at the Avon last night taking a business man's holiday. f Wednesday, May 12 Bill Snider for being the best groomed and Ralph Myers for wearing the best looking clothes. Thursday, May 13 Another time out. The Red Coats gave their band concert tonight. They lived up to all of Mr. Rees' training. Friday, May 14 Back again. Susie Stivers and Betty Mae Tones for being the two cutest blondes in the class. Monday, May 17 The brownest, sparkliest eyes belong to little Gertrude Gollnick. Tuesday, May 18 Louis Grammer top - notches as the smoothest dancer. He's caused more than one heart throb among D. H. S.'s fairests -a many more than one. Wednesday, May 19 M. I. Hill rates for having the best boy's voice, and of course Maria for having the best girl's voice. Thursday, May 20 Carolyn Schlie has the very nicest smile you can find in the class. That will finish our notoriety column. SENIOR CALENDAR Friday, May 21 The senior play presented. Friday, May 28 Class Day and senior picnic. Sunday, May 30 Baccalaureate service-Dr. Melrose Thursday, May B Speclkmg' This could be turned into a notoriety F1'idf1Y' Tune 4 column very easily, so here goes. Carl Commencement Anderson never without a perky bow tie And so ends the happy school year of and a pleasing smile. 1936-37. THE DECANOIS 19 3 7 I V V F E A T U R E S THE BIG BROADCAST OF D. H. s. FOR 1937 ARTISTS, DESIGNERS, DIRECTQRS AND PRQDUCERS Sweethearts Martin Hill learns his sor1qS- Mary lane Ives teaches Helen Draper, Rose Kennedy. NUHCY Stooky, Mariel Odor, and Elizabeth Hawkins Edna Robertson, dramatic coach, makes up Dudley Davidson. Mary Friend and Helen Greczyk are cutting and sewing costumes, as Robert Parrish Watches. Elizabeth Hawkins is being fitted by Fern Niccum as Nancy Stooky Waits in turn. Roger Blank and Mariel Odor Watch Frances Preston, Miss Connard, make up artist, makes up Maria Karelas. Perfect lighting created by Iames Wright. The pianist, lunita Russell, is seen with Miss Pease transposing music. Miss Pease is the director of music The stage crew in action. Delbert Emerick, Iarnes Wright, Louise Thomas, Paul Stevens, Bob Wisher, R. Dawson, and lack Camp. Miss Murphy, Mr. Sayre, and Mr. Rees, Dorothy Dickinson paints portraits for scenery property. THE DECANOIS 1937 251 f R629 4 mf 6 W 1 Q M WW M4 4 WE TH , E MODERN YOUTH OT THE I937 SE NIOI? CMS HIC S OE DE H SCHOO C4 Tlfl? L H4 VE T IINNU HIED IN THIS lll T0 SHOW THELICTIVITIES HEPHESENT4 T IVE OTA MODERN SCHOOL WE HOPE THAITAII WHO SEE THIS YEA R800 EMILY It 4ND ESPE- THOSE WLIO OWN ONE I-I4 VE BEEN DIEAISED WITH OUR E E E ODT5. AETEI? WORDS X A QWQ QLWQV Wim? iw!! Q3 Y 11 QM Yww XM 'BZ Zfwgn W W W 7 1