Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 36 of the 1931 volume:

« B. CD AStl PRm. RFCt science math. ID 7- Cowohum B. C wcj C «r«4. rnimmo A3. Of aai. sanicg-siQi.oor as. HISrORY-UiMAiAN Ha B.FD ma THttAA mi- cut mi C0L Hons economics Aacacloa ap Sin nee c t j, 4rHLerics PHTltD AA. B.S.mED. LATIN manual training A.B. Horn -mine dy, who re- FACULTY of Dupo High School: Misses Irene Liebig, Henrietta . r 92d birth- Smith, Lucille Oesterle, Ethel Helmkamp, Betty Martin, Esther Dy- of her son, roff. Willis T. Maas, Principal R. K. Purl. Miss M. Gascho. J. P. Waverly. Minier, F. H. Kipper, C. D. Faulkner. Ivan Baldwin, Paul Smoot. of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, November 13, 1932 Page 7 Class of '31 PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT WALTER MORRIS ERWIN PREISSNER SECRETARY ................. HERMAN GODFREY TREASURER .................... AUGUST WEINEL We, the- Claw of 1931. U� ing of sound mind, superior judgment and kindly intentions, do hereby draw up in charitable form, this, our last Will and Testament. IV do bequeath: To our principal, Mr. Purl, our heartfelt sympathies for the care and worry we occasioned him in the pursuit of our calling. To the facullty, the hope that the oncoming Seniors will follow in our unfaltering footsteps and behavior. To Miss Gascho, our sincere thanks and gratitude in her kindness shown us as our advisor. To the Junior Class, our respect for male officers. To the Sophomore Class, our ability in athletics, especially in basketball. To the Freshman Class, the right and privilege of locating all old chewing gum found anywhere in the building, and to dispose of as they may see fit. To various individuals ire trill the following: I, Lloyd Chaney, will my ability as pole vaulter and popularity with girls to George Franklin. I, Floyd Coffman, will my basketball captaincy and partiality toward one girl to William Rose. I, Edward Drury, will my slenderness and dancing ability to Homer Ludwig. I, Wanda Franklin, will my intelligence in shorthand and public speaking to Eileen Schwartz. I, Herman Godfrey, will my regularity to class and preparation of studies to Lester Muskopf. I, Vivien Godin, will my vocal ability to Comeiia Range. I, Arnold Habermehl, will my nickname of “Nellie” to Paul Starr. I, Jo Hunter, will my innocent stare and ability of bluffing the teachers to Billy Gangle. LAST WILL AXD TESTAMENT 1, Oscar Kelling, will my O. K. trademark to whomever it may concern. I, Annas I aurent, will my quiet manner and spunk to Wayman Zweig. I, Orene Lynch, will my ability as a dramatic reader to Margaret Dashner. I, Willis Lynch, will my ability as center in basketball and my sc ret of “non-mussing” hair to Fred Jones. I, Walter Morris, will my nickname of “Rudy and ability to sink baskets to Alvin Jordan. 1. Ruth Petitte, will my title as “most appropriately dressed girl to Annabel Mayhew. I, Erwin Preissner, will my great desire to become a lawyer and distinct presence of mind to Olyseen Ferry. I, Walter Reichert, will my red curls” to George Pentecost. I, Armotha Schellhardt, will my stubbomess and ability to make good excuses to Ardell Smallenberger. 1, Raymond Schwartz, will my skill in imitating “professionals in any line to Arthur Lamothe. I, Lola South, will my title as “Promptness Personified” to Clara Reddick. I. Helen Stephens, will my slimness in stature and reserve o' poise to Fum Kelling. 1, Everette Stoner, will my ability to pose for flattering photos to LeRoy Alexander. I, Mildred Trigg, will my numerous boy friends from other schools to Ardell Smallenberger. I, Clinton Van Scoyk, will my curly locks and good looks to Clifford I ePere. I, August Weinel. will my scholarship plus laziness to Orville Habermohl. I, Marie Wheelis, will my slyness in playing hookey and seeking sympathy from basketball boys to Mabel Fischer. - I, Louise Wiselogel, will my affections toward August Weinel to Ethel Schwab. 1, John Zweig, will my charm and “handsomeness” to Russell Perry. DULY WITNESSED BY: GUS BANGE, LOUIE REICHERT, R K. PURL. The Junior Class OFFICERS WILLIAM ROSE ........................... PRESIDENT DARWIN ROBINSON ................. VICE PRESIDENT WILLARD GAINES SECRETARY-TREASURER The Junior Class started off the “30-31” school year with an enrollment of 42. The class at the end of the year numbered 40, one hoy having gone over to the Senior Class and one having dn p] ed out of school. Barring an unusual decrease in the enrollment of the class next year the class hould probably he the largest Senior Class in the history of the high school. Mr. Smoot was the advisor for this group. The Juniors were well represented in school activities this year. Several Juniors were on the news staff and two Juniors secured places on the debating team, in the intramural basketball tournament the girls showed the other classes their heels, winning the tournament without a loss. The Inn's, though they did not win. stayed right with the leaders -until the final round, winning one game from the winners, the Seniors. Several Juniors made the basketball, track, and baseball squad with quite a few winning their letters. In April the Juniors put over their annual play. “Oh Kav,” which was coached by the advisor, Mr. Smoot. The play was a success and spoke well for the Junior Class. MEMBERS OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Caroline Spriesterbach, Mabel Fischer, Dorothy Gaines, Mildred Osick, Ardell Smallenberger, Kathryn Bostian, Ella De-Geare, Helen Goley, Jennie Kaestner, Naoma Gray. Myrtice MacDonald, Woodrow Wiselogel, Charles Welch, June Godin, Cornelia Range, Claris Tipton, Gertrude Frye, Fum Rolling. Ethel Schwab, Irene Trigg, Helen Bostir.n. Amy May. Thelma Smith, Howard Bivins, Russell Drury, Paul Starr. James Goley, Willard Gaines, Russell Sopp, Clarence LaCroix, William Rose. Darwin Robinson, John Smith, Gussie Allard. lister Muskopf, Russell Kelso, Carl Edwards, Billy Gangle and LeRoy Alexander. The Sophomore Class OFFICERS PRESIDENT ........................... NAPIER HARRIS VICE PRESIDENT .................... WILEY SMITH SECRTARY TREASURER ................ ANNABEL MAYHEW The Class of ?33 was organized at the beginning of the school year in September. The total enrollment was IS, 24 boys and 24 girls. The class was divided into two groups, the girls under the supervision of Miss Liebig, and the boys under Mr. Keys. The girls arranged a program for the year and followed it with success. A plan of study was worked out for the girls which was followed on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. On the second and fourth Wednesdays subjects were discussed which were interesting to girls. For the first semester the boys studied the book. “Manners and Conduct.” At the beginning of the second semester the boys began to study “Robert’s Rules of Order.” During the rest of the year the regular meetings were conducted according to this book. Mr. Keys appointed a scholarship committee, the purpose of which was to find out the standing of the boys in their respective classes. This committee on grades found out the reason the bovs were not doing their best. The Sophomore (’lass gave a Hallowe'en party, at which there was much fun ami hilarity. Another party was held on March 20, 1931. MEMBERS OF TIIE CLASS Oliver Osick, Harry Elmore, Edward Rose, Napier Harris, Irene Casey, Homer Ludwig, Edna Burpo, Eileen Schwartz. Ghur nine Welch, Arthur Lamotho, Herschel O’Brien, Wiley Smith. Violet Loewe, Myrtle Kottkamp, Boata Laurent, Marjorie Haines, Helen Alexander, Marguerite Greenhill, Earline Wheelis, Marietta Woods, Louise South. Bill Hawkins, Eugene Sims, Thomas Alexander, William Euge, Annabel Mayhew. Vemetta Woods, I eona Exline, Dorothy Srnallenberger, Ruth Hoffman. Clnrn Reddick. Eveiin I evin, Zelia Higginbotham, Lillian Bean. Pauline Toler, ' lyda Wolfmier. Arlington Hamilton, Russell Perry, Clifton Reeves, Dalton Muskopf. Earle Bolle, Fred Jones and Harol Nees. Freshman Class OFFICERS CHARLES SWEANY ................... PRESIDENT .INEZ HIGGINBOTHAM .............. VICE PRESIDENT KENNETH LAURENT ............. SECRETARY-TREASURER ADVISERS Ethel Helmkamp Mr. Paul Hansen Mr. Willis T. Maas Mr. J. R. Minier The Freshman Class registered in September, 1930, with an enrollment of seventy, which was the largest class in the history of D. C. II. S. As a class, we have contributed our share toward school spirit and school activities. Freshmen hoys make up a large part of the enrollment in the Tumbling club, and Freshmen girls have the largest membership in the Nature club meeting on Tuesday. Our class has members in the glee club and has a representative on the news staff. In athletics our class has been well represented. Both girls and boys have had good intramural basketball teams. A number of the Freshmen boys have heen on the high school baseball and basketball squads. Our first social affair was a farmerette party, held in •Died December 30, 1930. the high school gymnasium in December. It was gay, with the girls dressed in ginghams or prints and the boys in overalls. CLASS BOLL Carston McDaniel, Clarence Biggs, Willard Dowd. Boy I orentz, John Byers, Orville Schroeder, Leon Aikins. W avne Bryant, Raymond Fischer, John McSchooler, Francis DeJamette, John White, Charles Brucker, Albert Hagan. Vernon Osick, Kenneth Laurent, Donald Scheffler, Charles Biederman, Wavman Zweig, Dorothy Ray, Viola Saugct. Anna Frances Duncan, Josephine Hamilton, Margaret Dashner, Kthel Range, Edna Lee Rowe, Minnie Ballard, Melba Weldon, Florence Hooek, Pearl Daab, Charles $ Sweany, Norman MucDonald, Allan Morris, Alvin Jordan. William White. George Franklin. Orval llabermehl. J. I). Kirkaey, George Pentecost, Philip DeGeare, Monroe La-Turno. Mildred Schlicter, Alvera Schellhardt, Malindu Berghhoefer, Alice Pulcher, Mclva Ferry, Violet Baltz, Elmer Meyer, Myrtle Bade, Luella lies, Helen Hunter, Mary Lcyerle, Marie Golev, Audrey Cruse, Roberta Cana-dav, Josephine Monroe, Mabel Mittclbuscher, Marie Sequin. Paul Briggs, Delilah Browning, Gladys Byrd, Ilallie Frederick, Edward Hankamer, Inez Higginbotham, Helen Jacobi, Rita Kuhn, Rose Mesplay, Clyde Ozment, Louise Sitton, Rebecca Strayhom. Mabel Tesson. Basketball Schedule of D. C. H. S- 1930-31 PATE OPPONENT DCPO's SCORE THEIR SCORE November 7—New Baden 31 15 November 14—O'Fallon 31 18 November 18—Fast St Louis 38 24 November 2(5—New Athens 9(5 2 December 2—Roosevelt 43 30 December 5—Lebanon 33 22 December (5—Chester 35 18 December 9—Red Bud 35 16 December 12—Marissa 47 19 Decern ber 1(5—Madison 28 25 December 23—Freeburg 23 14 January 2—Hancock 42 5 January (5—Roosevelt 19 26 January 0—New Baden 38 18 January 1(5—O'Fallon 29 14 Januarv 20—Madison 40 20 January 27—Waterloo 51 16 January 30—Lebanon 20 14 January 31—Ilurst-Rush 12 31 February 3—Red Bud 49 19 February 6—Marissa 44 23 February 10—Waterloo 55 12 February 13—Mascoutah 66 10 February 14—Chester 41 36 February 20—Freeburg 50 24 February 27—Belleville 23 16 March 4—Fast St. Louis 28 31 (District tournament) Total games 27. Won, 24; Lost. 3. Total Points: Dupo, 1047; Opponents, 518. Per cent., .889. The Pep Club Tlie “Pep Club was organized in the fall of 102b. but was known as the “Jacket Club. In October, 1930, it was reorganized and named the “Pop Club,” with an enrollment of twenty-seven. The purjMifte was to create enthusiasm and school spirit among the student body and especially among the girls. Karlv in the season the club voted and decided to wear uniforms, maroon skirts and white sweaters. After considerable delay we finally were able to wear our uniforms at the Red Bud game, December 9, 1930. At each home game the club formed the letters of the two contesting teams. A committee was appointed to decorate in the visiting team's colors, a space alloted to the visitors in the balcony. SECRETARY AND TREASURER ...............ELLA DE GEARE Students enrolled: Myrtle Bade, Margaret Diahner. Ella PeGeare. Anna Frances Duncan. Leona Exline, Mabel Fischer, Wanda Franklin. Helen Hunter. Luella lies. Beata Laurent. Violet Loewe. Mary Lyerle, Orene Lynch. Amy May, Josephine Monroe, Ruth Petitte. Alvera Schellhardt. Ethel Schwab. Marie Sequin, Louise Sitton, Ardell Smal'enberger. Dorothy Smallenlierger. Mildred Trigg. Melba Weldon. Earline Wheel is. Marie Wheel is and Vernetta Woods. Officers: PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT MABEL FISCHER AMY MAY Chorus The (’horns was organized in September, 1027, under the auspices of Miss Ethel Helmkamp. At this time it was called a glee club, consisting only of girls, and met only after school hours. A boys’ glee club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Paul Smoot the following year. The hoys quartette entered the county contest at Lebanon in the year of 1030 and received third place. This year a girls' chorus was formed under the leadership of Miss Lucille Oesterle. Due to a number of activities in which the boys were interested during the club j� er-iod they decided to meet after school hours for chorus and quartette work. The main project of the year was the operetta, “Pickles. given by both the boys’ and girls’ musical organizations. The story ot the operetta centered around the following situation: Jonas H. Pennington (Raymond Schwartz), an American millionaire pickle manufacturer, with his daughter, June (Dorothy Smallenbergcr), arrives in Vienna amidst preparations for the annual carnival. To his consternation he finds Jones (Billy Gangle), his advertising expert, advertising Pennington’s Peter Piper Pickles too well. An old acquaintance, Lady Vivian (Vivien Godin), wealthy Englishwoman also arrives on her annual quest in search of her daughter, who was lost near Vienna at carnival time when a baby. Kinski (Charles Welch), the pompous police chief, plots to substitute the lost child of Lady Vivian and marry her for her fortune. A band of Gypsies visits the carnival, led by Jigo (John Zweig), chieftain, and hiR supposed daughter Ilona (Mildred Trigg). Events lead all to the Gypsy camp, where a magic pool reveals the face of Lady Vivian’s daughter. Arthur Crefront (Herman Godfrey), a poor artist wins recognition of his art and also the hand of June Pennington. Lady Vivian consents to become Mrs. Pennington; Kinski's plot is exposed; Ilona is restored to h« r mother and Jones is rewarded with success in his campaign for the hand of Ilona. The following will represent our school at Marina in the musical events: GIRLS’ QUARTETTE:—Vivien Godin, First Soprano; Mildred Trigg. Second Soprano; Helen Goley, First Alto; Naoma Gray, Second Alto; Annabel Mayhew, Accompanist. BOYS’ QUARTETTE:—John Zweig, Bass; Billy Gangle, Baritone; Willard Gaines, Second Tenor; Clifton Reeves, First Tenor; Ardell Smallenberger Accompanist. GIRL’S SOLO—Mildred Trigg. BOY’S SOIX);—Floyd Coffman. PIANO SOLO:—Mildred Osick. Orchestra The orchestra was organized in Septemlier, 1027, under the leadership of Air. Paul Smoot The work was continued the following year showing great improvement In 1020 it was decided to discontinue the orchestra in favor of a hand. This organization played at a number of entertainments giving its members opportunity to show their skill. The orchestra was reorganized in September. 1031, under the leadership of Miss l.ucile Oesterle. The pur]K se of all musical organizations in which the orchestra is listed is to foster music appreciation, to develop individual t;Ucnts, and to create stage presence. We feel that this is being accomplished in such a group as an orchestra. During this year the orchestra has | erformed on various occasions, lending variety to the different programs. The great variety of instruments makes it jiossible to work in various tone and rhythm effects. The membership and instrumentation of the orchestra for 11)30-31 is as follows: Trumpets, Wm. Hose, Walter Morris, Herman Godfrey and Orville Schroeder. Saxaphones, Oliver Osick and LeRoy Alexander. Trombone, Eileen Schwartz. Baritone, (’has. Welch and Edward Drury. Clarinets. Dorothy Gaines and Armetha Schellhardt Violins, Homer Ludwig. Carl Edwards and Vernon Osick. Piano, Ardell Smallenberger and Director. Miss Lucille Oesterle. Tiger (fe Tales •-------- I v August Weinel .......... Mildred Trigg ----------- Floyd Coffman —........— Mabel Fischer .......... Henrietta M. Smith ..... THE STAFF ............ Editor .... Business Manager Advertising Mnnnger Circulation Manager ... Faculty Advisor REPORTERS The News Staff again published the school and community paper, Tiger Tales. This year the paper took the sha] e of a four column, four page printed paper, the largest Tiger Tales ever published. The Home Economics Club, sponsored by Miss Irene Liebig, consists of girls who have had two years of Home Economics, or who are now taking their second year. Meetings are held every Tuesday during the fourth period. The first Tuesday of each month is devoted to a business meeting. the second Tuesday is devoted to topics of interest in Home Economics, the third to people who are prominent in Home Economics, and the fourth is a social meeting. We began in October serving lunches every noon in the cafeteria. The primary purpose of this is to raise enough money to send a delegate to the national meeting which is to be held in Michigan in June. Illinois State High at Champaign, Illi- Two delegates were sent to the state meeting which was held in East St. Louis in October. The dub gave a Christmas tea in the honor of the two new teachers. Miss Martin and Miss Oesterle. OFFICERS OF THE CLUB RUTH PETITTE ........................ — PRESIDENT LOUISE WISELOGEL ...............................VICE PRESIDENT VERNETTA WOODS ................. SECRETARY-TREASURER Members of the club: Helen Alexander, Lillian Bean, Helen Bostian, Ella Dc-Geare, Leona Exline, June Gcdin, Helen Goley, Ruth Hoffman, Myrtle Koltkamp, Evelin Levin. Ruth Petitte, Cornelia Range, Ethel Schwab, Dorothy Smallenbergcr, Lela South, Helen Stephens, Claris Tipton, Pauline Toler, Louise Wiselogel, Manetta wood , Vernctta Woods. Russell Kelso Vemetta Woods Caroline Spreisterbach Billy Gangle Mabel Fischer Marie Wheelis William Rose Orene Lynch Luella Isles UTILITY MEMBERS Clarence LaCroix Willard Gaines J. D. Kirksey Three delegates were sent to the School Press Association Conference nois, on November 20-22. Home Economics Club Other Activities PUBLIC SPEAKING • The chief aim of the public speaking course is to develop the art of speaking in public. The class spends one period a week in group work, consisting of voice, gesture, facial expression drills, and practice on selections and plays which the group is studying. Individual instructions on readings, orations, and extemporaneous speeches is given members of the group in addition to the class work. Members of the public speaking class appearing in the preliminary contest are: READINGS:—Margaret Dashner, “Bobby Shaftoe;” Anna Frances Duncan, “The Keeper of the Light;” Wanda Franklin, “The Phantom Aerplane;” Billy Gangle, “Danny;” Josephine Hamilton “The Spoken Word;” Orene Lynch, “How the LaRue Stakes Were Lost;” Harol Nees, “Coin Home;” Mildred Trigg, “The Prince of Illusion;” August Weinel, “The Perfect Tribute.” ORATIONS:—Edward Rose “The Constitution; August Weinel “Patrick Henry’s Speech;” Erwin Preissner, “The Home.” CURRENT EVENTS CLUB This club organized under the supervision of Miss Dyroff, met once each week to discyss topics of world interest. It is the aim of the club to teach its members to speak intelligently on topics of current interest through a wise use of the best periodicals and newspapers. Throughout the year they have followed the activities of such world figures as Gandhi, Mussolini, Stalin, Einstein, and others. Many have completed scrap books of events concerning these. The officers of this club are: Earline Wheelis __________ —........ President Arlington Hamilton ...............Vice President Beata Laurent ........................ Secretary Other members are: Gussie Allard William Euge, Margucritte Greenhill, Myrtle Kottkamp Fum Kelling, Cornelia Range, Eileen Schwartz, John Smith, Paul Starr and Everette Stoner. LAW CLUB The Law Club was organized on the first Tuesday of February, under the direction of John Minier. It is the first venture of this kind in the realm of the subject of law and it appeared at first as though this would be a very dubious undertaking. However the response and cooperation of its members has been far beyond any expectation its organizer had upon first suggesting such a club. The purpose of this club is to make its members more familiar with the lows we use and need in everyday life and to give them a better insight regarding the working of the legal machine. It also strives to instill in each student connected with it a more profound and honest respect for the laws of our state and country. All of this is helped through the class procedure where each student has the opportunity to express his or her opinion concerning matters of legal interest. This is accomplished through a regular system of reports given by the students orally at request. These reports deal with questions regarding notary publics, attorneys, sheriffs, bailiffs and many other officers of the legal system. Other reports deal with current legal news events comprised of the most widely known cases, criminal or civil that are rend about in the papers. Later in the year mock trials will be held for there are enough students to carry out such an attempt, twenty-three being enrolled. The club meets every Tuesday afternoon between 12:45 P. M. and 1:25 P. M. The election of officers was held and the following were elected: President ................... Woodrow Wiselogel Vice President Erwin Preissner Secretary ....................-....... Naoma Gray Other Activities (Continued) NATURE CLUB The Nature Club was organized in September with a membership of twenty-eight girls and the following officers: Luella lies ........................ President Margaret Dashner ................... Vice President Marie Coley ............-................ Secretary Meetings have been held each Tuesday and programs have been presented by groups of members. These programs have been built around one central idea—nature in the world. Some meetings have been given over to short nature trios in order that the members may become acquainted with the plants of our community. The second Nature Club was organized in November with a membership of thirteen, consisting of girls and boys from the upper classes and meeting every Thursday. The following officers were elected: Beata Laurent ............. —............ President Earline Wheclis .................... Vice President Gussie Allard .................. -...... Secretary Tho aims and purposes of this club have been similar to those of the group meeting on Tuesday. Booklets on some nature topics were prepared by clun members. The clubs have become members of the Junior Academy of {science in this state and are planning to send representatives to the State Convention. The members are: Myrtle Bade, Minnie Ballard. Violet Baltz, Delilah Browning, Mnlindn Berghoefer, Roberta Canady, Audrey Cruse. Margaret Dashner, Gertrude Frye. Marie Goley, Inez Higginbotham. Helen Hunter, Luella lies, Helen Jacobi. Jennie kaestner, Mary Leverle, Mose Mesplav, Mabel Mittelbuscher, Mildred Osick. Ethel Range, Edna Lee Rowe, Alvera Schellhardt, Mildred Schlichter, Louise Sitton. Caroline Spriesterbach, Rebecca Strayhom, Mabel Tesson. Alvda Wolfmeier, Gussie Allard. William huge. I ona Exline. Marguerite Greenhill, Furn Kelling, Myrtle Kottkamp, Beata l aurent, Cornelia Range. Eileen Schwartz, John Smith, Helen Stephens, Melba Weldon, Earline Wheelis. DEBATE TEAM AFFIRMATIVE:—1. Harol Nees, “33;” 2. Amy May, “32;” 3. August Weinel, “31.” NEGATIVE:—4. Darwin Robinson “32;” 6. Mildred Trigg, “31;” 6. Wiley Smith, “33.” The Debate Team loses by graduation two capable defenders of title for D. C. H. S. in forensics. August Weinel, with a budding ability at oratory was a veteran at argumentation, having been a member of the team the three years that he attended D. C. H. S. Mildred Trigg was an influential speaker and used to advantage her ability as a reader, which manifested itself during a sympathetic appeal to the audience and judges. She was a member of the team during her two years attendance at Dupo. Darwin Robinson, who is a Junior, has been battling away for three seasons and show's improvement each year. The other members of the team debated for their first time, but it is anticipated th?t they will make the nucleus and greater strength of the team in future debates. The County question was: Resolved “That installment buying of personal property as now practiced in the United States is both socially and economically desirable.” A no decision debate with Freeburg, January 9, was the only clash that materialized in 1930-31.