East Alton Wood River High School - Oiler Yearbook (Wood River, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1925 volume:

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N A, . 4' 'll K-'Q i g .W fur. is J' X ,A . u w .T ,J u 'P -4-- 1' Q' . .fi 5 N , . ,al 1 QA, wwf, , .- N91 'TP-Q WM' ryflq u ,. as lg, 1 ' 7 f' ' ff .. ,,- , it., D . ,ala , 05 ,gfyx ' jiri, 42 Q - ' '21 'J'kLQ,5L ., bf X 77 54 Q fe 7 I ll A Z2 dd' 'YOYALK 44 jf! J .5 Viz 'EM li? TDNYQQMTI RWM'-East Amman Cozaamamity High Sckaocoi The Third Annual Edition oi THE ECHO 3925 'HF 2' gl L r Published by The Senior Classes of the WOOD RIVER --EAST ALTON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Wood River, Illinois Bvhimtinn K!! O that intangible something that grips the hearts of all worthy pupils and fosters in them a pride in their school and its equipment, an appreciation of their opportun- ity to attend school, and a desire to progress and to do a high standard of school Work alwaysg and that prompts them to enter whole-heartedly into all the wholesome activities of the school- to that intangible something called School Spirit, we dedicate this volume of The Echo. ms' ms' as ,os 5? is qlitgfgi . X if SCHOOL SPIRIT CODE The Wood River Community High School student who would show school spirit must have a correct mental attitude toward his conduct, his individual work, his activi- ties, his associates, and his leadership. Toward his conduct. 1. He must be clean minded. 2. He must show intolerance of deceit. 3. He must be honorable at all times. 4. He must learn self-control. 5. He must be willing to recognize and overcome his faults. 6. He must discourage all boisterous conduct in and about the school building. 7. He must respect the rights and properties of others. 8. He must encourage cleanliness and neatness in the school. 9. He must give obedience to all rules of the school. 10. He must be friendly to all, not merely to the members of his clique. 11. He must do his best to right any wrong that he sees. Toward his individual work. 1. He must do faithfully from day to day all work assigned. 2. He must be unselflsh in endeavor, caring more for the satisfaction which comes from doing a thing well than for praise or grades. 3. He must work courageously in the face of obstacles. Toward his activities. 1. He must attend class meetings as regularly as possible and should enter ac- tively into the business of the meetings. 2. He should regard election to office in any school organization as an honor con- ferred by his fellow students, and consider his acceptance of such a posi- tion as a pledge of service to the organization. 3. He must hold and practice fair ideas and ideals of sportsmanship. 4. He must respond heartily fwithin the limits of his abilityl when requested to take part in any activity. Toward his as ociates Cstudents and facultyh. 1. He must be just and fair in commenting about others. 2. He must be kind, courteous, and considerate of all his school associates al- though some of them may not be his particular friends. 3. He must make himself helpful. Toward his leadership. 1. He must try by word and example to influence other students to meet the ideals set forth in this code. 2. He must actively oppose that conduct on the part of others that violates the ideals of this code. -5- :I F ni Foreword The Senior Classes, through the eforts of the Annual Staff, present The Echo of 1925 to the students, alumni, and friends. For the students may it be a pleasant reminder in pic- tures and story of the years spent in our high schoolg for the alumni may it awaken happy memoriesg for the friends may it be a record of the pro- gress made by the classes of 1925. -5- l 1 i CCONTIENTS Faculty Classes Alumni Athletics Organizations Society Calendar Jokes Advertisements !4 1 fi f x 1 f ucv N I- LTY 1, ll l! alhp EEL-hu u2- WHAT CONSTITUTES A SCHOOL? What constitutes a school? Not gilded architrave or pillared hall, Carved stone or marbled pool, Nor stained glass whence rich reflections fall, Nor picture, map or book, Not elm-shaded walk or playground wide, Not shop or studious nook, Whereto the alumnus points with pride, No! Boys, high-minded boys, Full of hope and aspiration high, Who daily know the joys, Of treading and gazing on the sky And those delicious sprites Composed of innocence and guile and curls, Whom he who speaks or writes Must, lacking adequate words, denominate girls, Each a magician, Filling the world with wonder and with joy, Making each boy a man And every man regret he is not a boy, And teachers, too, who prize The daily opportunity to do their work, But, prizing, still despise, With calm disdain the hypocrite and shirk, Knowing no other rule Than that just pride which guards its own fair name. These constitute a school, Upbuild its honor, and advance its pride. These when they leave its walls, Sustain the lowly, calmly meet the great And, if stern duty calls, Fill with large deeds the annals of the state. -Henry Van Dyke. -10- L. G. OSBORN, A. M., Principal Shurtleff College University of Illinois University of Wisconsin ' , -nv?9l Eh? jfrhn - Science Tarkio College Armour Inst. of Technology Iowa State College M. REGINA CONNELL, B. Ed. Latin Illinois State Normal University of Illinois University of Colorado BERNARD ULINE, A. B. Mathematics College of Wooster Indiana University Chicago University CLYDE HART, A. B. English Oklahoma University Chicago University Washington University l -12- IGP?- JOHN K. McCALMONT, B. S. f iii V 1 'L 'L .-- l I - - A e, V ah? Erhn RUSSELL M. BELL Manual Arts Washington University Bradley Polytechnic Institute KATHERINE E. MAGILL, A. B. English and Physical Geography Shurtleff College LOUISE M. STUPP, A. B., M. S. History and Physiology Washington University . P. KATHRYN CALVERT Commercial Illinois State Normal Brown's Business College Gregg School Washington University 1 r?9'- Uhr 'iirhn l 'lG'f r' JOSEPHINE MITCHELL, A. B. Science Drury College U University of Missouri Washington University GRACE A. DARLING, Ph. B. Domestic Arts Illinois State Normal University of Chicago JOSEPHINE HARRIS, A. B. English James Millikin University University of Minnesota RUTH A. ANDERSON Librarian and School Secretary Brown's Business College Gregg Normal I ly VELORA BUSCHER, A. B. i l Mathematics Washington University 'X VI' '. as maanl2Zlgg57lllllm Liana nn nuannu 16 f POL JW! i K -M, kwa ,4 Wwi. Lev' W 0 fx! Nw N-HL A Q,,r-0.07 lquw T-My A W X Ufxwfox M gm wus ,L 4 , 5-wyvl 1 ffff L qoobf' T Y P R UKIQY fpi , cuss zfll M Uqfu. 3 I Q GRY 1 A JHE ECHOS' Y QTETV Amour Nuww ' smrfu Gy 1 ' 3 CUUS ...L- ,-L Svn:.zD Pnupvcn- Dx YY M Z1 I ,Lau X L' C W s ll. . 2 ll ll n n an Lggu nu mn in 1 um rm I mg IIUIIIII CLASS OF JANUARY, 1925 Class Ofiicers Howard Oetting, e President Beulah Gentry Vice-President This thou perceivest, which makes thy love more strong, To love that well, which thou must leave ere long. Again we say, as we always must of Shakespeare's statements, How True! In applying it to High School life, we lind that it is a well es- tablished fact that we go through four years of high school, never realiz- ing how much the school and its associations mean to us now and will mean in the future. Our class is leaving Wood River High School and embarking upon the sea of life. We all feel that we could have done better in our school work, or at least, should have. Studies, however, do not make up all of High School life. Four years of high school teach us the value of cooperation, proper judgment of others, broad-mindedness, and true class and school spirit. These things, if learned, make school life easier and build up our characters, fitting us for life out of school. Our class, always versatile in opinion, has proved Versatile in occupa- tion, also. We have become, embryonically speaking, teachers, clothing salesmen, chemists, and musicians. We find that no matter what one's occupation is, those qualities of cooperation, broad-mindedness, true judgment of others, and willingness to work, instead of letting George do it , are not only valuable but really necessary. We have also found that time passes. Our sincere hope is that those we leave behind us will stretch their imaginations far enough to try to always remember us pleasantly. -16.- '?l our Erhn HOWARD OETTING Olympian Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23. Class President, '24. Basket Ball, '21, '22, '23, '24. Baseball, '22. Whale of L. 0. O. F., '23. I don't believe in love at first sight, but I do believe in taking a second 1ook. FRANCES FOX Olympian Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23. Literary Editor, The Echo, '24, Sec.-Treas Glee Club, '22. Glee Club, '21, '22, '23. Latin Club, '24, Modest, simple, and sweet. BEULAH GENTRY Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class Sec.-Treas., '23, '24, Glee Club, '21, '22,' 23. Latin Club, '24, All the beauty of the place Is in thy heart and on thy face. CORNELIA FRYE Laureate Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23. Class President, '23. Pres. Y. W. C. A., '23. Sec.-Treas., Y. W. C. A., '21. Vice-Pres. Laureate Lit. Soc., '23. Glee Club, '21, '22, '23. Latin Club, '24. Mirth, with thee I mean to live. -11- I . Ellie Iirhn 'Bi- 1 l JOHN HUBBARD Olympian Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23, Class Basket Ball, '22, '23, '24. Baseball, '22, '23, '24. All great men are dead, and I'm not feeling well. DORIS LATOWSKY Laureate Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23, Class Sec.-Treas., '23, President Glee Club, '23. Latin Club, '24. Y. W. C. A., '21, '22, '23, Glee Club, '21, '22, '23. And her fingers were truly be- witched. EULA MATTHEWS Laureate Lit. Soc., '21, '22, '23, Glee Club, '21, '22, '23. Such a shy little maiden. C -18-. 1' -+il all-lp Erhn 9i4-- CLASS OF JUNE, 1925 Class Officers Hazel Highfill ...... 1 .... ,.... .., ...... A .. P resident Dorothea McNally ef,,eeeee eeeee.,......ee V ice-President Dorothy Fox .o.oooooooo.o. o.oo.,oo S ecretary-Treasurer Now that we have almost reached our goal, we, the Seniors of 1925, can look back and truly call the past years of our high school life, history. We entered high school in September 1921, frightened and unaware of what was before us, but with brave hearts and a determination to do our best. There were forty-six of us, the largest class that ever enrolled. We can well remember how timid we were and how we dreaded initiation. Mr. Bell and Miss Farlow were our class sponsors. By the beginning of our sophomore year we had lost much of our timidity, much to the sorrow of our teachers. Miss Connell was appointed our sponsor and has been our guide and friend for the past three years. We now organized our class, elected officers, and joined in the interest of all school activities. We became so fond of school that several of our number stayed after school once in a while, and the teachers seemed to enjoy our company. The Juniors, they surpass them all! So said our able philosopher, Dorothea McNally. We did our utmost to live up to this phrase, and a large share of work and study was mingled with delightful parties and good times. We became expert confectioners during the year, and by three candy sales realized the money to defray expenses for the Junior- Senior Banquet. How we did enjoy our preparations for this climax of our Junior year! In a flower decked garden we bid farewell to the Seniors whose places we were to take so soon. Behold! Ye stately dignified Seniors! By this time we had come to realize the important role the Senior class plays in school activities. Upon us many things depended. No longer could we look to a higher class to take the lead. During the first week of school we elected oflicers and planned regular class meetings. The next duty for us to take care of was The Echo. Mr. Osborn called a joint meeting of Juniors and Seniors to elect the Staff for the 1925 annual. Five of the eight members were elected from our class. Miss Connell was chosen as Staff sponsor, and work on The Echo was started -ea-':f+vnMlf feefT Uhr iErhn -T- - g-1 lea-- immediately. The Staff wished to make the work a real school activity, and the enthusiasm, help, and cooperation of the entire school have been the result. Early in the year the class tournaments were played. This year, the Seniors won. We contributed a star to Mr. Uline's squad in the person of James Fosha. His fine, consistent efforts and his excellent sportsman- ship, we hope, are typical of what our class represents in all school ac- tivities. Two of the new organizations this year are the orchestra and the School Relations Committee. Our class has the honor of having one mem- ber, Walter Schuette, in the orchestra, and five members in the School Relations Committee. All Seniors like fun, and we are no exception. Early in the year we had a very delightful party and later, a supper. The girls, assisted by our sponsor, Miss Connell, prepared the supper, and the boys vouch for their culinary art. Who will ever forget that supper and the program? Who will ever forget the sweet village song-bird represented by Nellie Mc- Crellis, or the toast, My Ideal Man , by Hallie Tober, and My Ideal Girl , by Lynn Burroughs? g Two of our main activities are yet before us, completion of The Echo and our class play. We are busy with both, and before us, a few months ahead, are examinations and commencement. In the meantime there is our regular work to do. We are just now realizing the opportunities that we have had during the past four years, and we shall leave our school associations here on June 12, with grateful hearts and pleasant memories. To those boys and girls of our community who will take our places, we leave our best wishes. As a class, we pledge ourselves to be truly loyal alumni. The tissue of the life to be We weave with colors all our own, And in the field of destiny We reap as we have sown. -Whittier. -20- -'gal DOROTHY FOX Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24, Class Secretary-Treasurer, '25. Home Economics Club, '24, '25. Latin Club, '24, '25. Glee Club, '22. The secret of success is constancy to purpose. WILLIAM ZONNEBELT, Jr. Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Business Manager, The Echo , '25. A brilliant mind, and meditative, His life is calm and contemplative. E HAZEL D. HIGHFILL Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class President, '25. Home Economics Club, '24, '25. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23. Pres. Joint Gen. School Relations Com., '25. Basket Ball, '22, What e're she did, she did with such ease that it became natural for her to please. FAY E. McGIBANY Fair maid, so amiable and kind, Her eyes disclose a wondrous mind ., ah? Cffhn w+ all-lp Erhn 4Eo-- JAMES FOSHA Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Basket Ball Squad, '23, '24, '25. Intramural Basket Ball, '23, '24. Baseball, '22, '23, '24, '25. Whimsical, smiling, who would think it of him? That he should shine out as the star of the gym! JOSEPHINE L. FRENZ Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class President, '22, Home Economics Club, '25. Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Y. W. C. A., '23, '24. Joint Gen. School Relations Com., '25. Basket Ball, '22, '23. Editor-in-Chief, The Echo , '25. A good student, a good sport, a gen- eral all-round girl. NORA E. JUHLIN Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class Vice-President, '22. Home Economics Club, '25. Latin Club, '24. Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Y. W. C. A., '23, '24. Basket Ball, '22, Secretary Joint Gen. School Relations Com., '25. Music hath its charms and so hath the musician. MABEL HEEREN For men may come and men may go, But I go on forever. -22- -5 lgifgg sw-24' - Eh? Erhn e VIRGINIA BELL Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. We don't know what to say about her and yet, what could we do without her? DOROTHY V. LASBU RY Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24, Home Economics Club, '24, Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23. As jolly a girl as you'll ever meet. PAUL ALBERS A fearless man among men, but among women the meekest of the meek. NELLIE BOOTH So quiet and reserved is she. -23- Uhr filirhn MARIE RENKEN Would there were more like CHARLOTTE E. RIEMER Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Latin Club, '24, '25. Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Y. W. c. A., '22, '23, '24. Listens sympathetically and wisely. EVELYN POAG Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Glee Club, '22. With a smile on her lips. MARY WATSON Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, ' Home Economics Club, '24, '25. Glee Club, '24, '25. Basket Ball, '22. U 24. Oh Romeo, Romeo! Wheref thou, Romeo? -24- her. advises ore art Bi'- -il RUSSELL S. HENSON Olympian Lit. Soc., '23, '24. Class President, '24. Fish Club, '24. Boys' Glee Club, '23. Assistant Cheer Leader, '25. Class Basket Ball, '23, '24. Track, '23, '24. Athletic Editor, The Echo , '25, Eh? Erhn :Ee Let the world slide, I'll not budge an inch. KATHERINE BEACH Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. President Home Economics Club, Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Treasurer Y. W. C. A., '22. Oh, why should life all labor be?' WILLIAM COLLMAN A girl in your hand is worth two your dreams. DOROTHEA McNALLY Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class Sec.-Treas., '22. Vice-President, '23, '24, '25. Home Economics Club, '25, Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Secretary Glee Club, '23. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23, '24. Joint Gen. School Relations Com., Cheer Leader, '25. Her very foot has music in it, As she comes up the stairs. '2 in '25 - s.,, mm iErhn 1--1 LYNN BURROUGHS Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. If she undervalue me, what ca how fair she be? LEONA RINGERING Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, Glee Club, '22, '23, '24, Latin Club, '24, '25. Let knowledge grow from mor more. '23, '24. LOUISE ECKMAN Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23. Silence is sweeter than speech. NELLA HEAD Nobody knows it, but once I bashfulf' -26- Circulation Manager, The Echo , '25. re I e to was Qfhp EL-hu NELLIE L. OETKEN Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Class Secretary-Treasurer, '24. Home Economics Club, '24, '25. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23, '24. Basket Ball, '22. Literary Editor, The Echo , '25. What I think, I must speak. WALTER SCHUETTE School Orchestra, '25. He sleeps in spite of thunder. HALLIE R. TOBER Laureate Lit. Soc., '24. Joint Gen. School Relations Com., '25. A girl who bears acquaintance well. EDNA UTT Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Latin Club, '24, '25. Glee Club, '22, '23. A dandy girl, we like her well, We never could her virtue tell. -27- I Eh? Erhn lgg-5 DOROTHY LANDRE Olympian Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24. Giee Club, '22, '23, '24, Beneath her quietness lies true sin- cerity. SUSAN KEHNE Laureate Lit. Soc., '22, '23, '24, Home Economics Club, '25. Glee Club, '22, '23, '24. Y. W. C. A., '22, '23. Basket Ball, '22. My hair is light, my eyes are blue, Remember, boys, I'm looking for you. BIRDIE E. LOWRANCE My idea of an agreeable person is a person who agrees with me. NELLIE McCRELLIS Glee Club, '24. Music is well said to be the speech of angels. -2g.. Ma Yee: ' X L. ff. NQLLIL Ed, nd H-he '- E119 frhn l1Eo-- The Wood River Journal Volume IX April 21, 1930 Number 1 Recital Community Auditorium Nora Juhlin, Pianist Doris Latowsky, Violinist Admission 83.00 Just Out! Book of Verse By Edna Utt Oetken 8z Poag Book Store Professional Nurse Eula Matthews Phone 371-R Res. 609 N. Broadway East Alton, Ill. The Sweet Shop Fancy Candies Fancy Fruits SOCIAL COLUMN Lieutenant Howard Oet- ting of West Point is spending his vacation with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Oetting of Wood River. Miss Louise Eckman has taken up her work as organist at the Baptist Church. Miss Dorothea McNally has just arrived to take up her new position as Chem- istry teacher in our local High School. Mr. and Mrs. Pinkney Frye returned home Sat- urday from Urbana, Illi- nois, where they were at- tending the graduation exercises of the Univer- sity of Illinois. Their daughter, Miss Cornelia, received her M. A. degree. Miss Leona Ringering has accepted a position in the English Department at Washington University. Miss Nellie Booth has returned from a month's Starting Tomorrow IN THIS PAPER Household Hints By Miss Fay E. McGibany l Henson Sz Landre WHOLESALE GROCERIES Phone 232-W Wood River, Illinois L Physcial Training Classes Tues., Wed., and Fri., Evenings Instructor: Miss Mabel Heeren t and GYM CLASSES Conducted by JIM FOSHA Expert Basket Ball Coach of Chicago University THE QUAINT ART Managers! vacation in Nebo, Illinois. SHOP Miss Neua Head John Hubbard has been Miss Katherine Beach Miss Marie Renken secured by the Browns as P , Bethalto In their pitcher for the com- ropnetor ' ' ing season. Wood River, Ill. -30- tf 3 w-se-Af--- D . ' . Uhr iErhn -----'BFI' THE WOOD RIVER JOURNAL VOTE FOR SOCIAL COLUMN The Kehne MF- LYHH BUl'l'0U8'hS Mrs. Aaron Brien has HAIRDRESSING SHOP FOR MAYOR just returned from visit- A New Supply of the LATEST BOOKS Just Arrived at City Library Librarian Miss Dorothy Fox William Zonnebelt, M. D. Corner of Wood River and Ferguson Avenue Office Hours 10 A. M. - 12 A. M. 2 P. M. - 5 P. M. ing her mother, Mrs. I-Iighfill, of East Alton. The noted prima donna, Nellie McCre1lis, has just returned from a tour of the United States, and is now visiting Miss Hallie Tober of this city. The Misses Charlotte Reimer and Virginia Bell have gone to Normal where they are to take a course in kindergarten work. Miss Frances Fox, court stenographer for Judge Collman, has resumed her duties after spending her vacation in South Ameri- ca. Make appointments early Phone 250-M Wood River, Ill. Watson 8: Lasbury Dressmaking Shop 216 Whitelaw Avenue Phone 113 Wood River, lll. Walter Schuette Candidate For States Attorney Peoples Ticket Phone 902-J Miss Beulah Gentry has Wood RiVel': nl- accepted a position at 'l ' - Wood River High School WWW-li as Latin teacher. The Hat Sh0PP9 Buy Your Miss Josephine Frenz Come Iniand See our Milk and Ice Cream has taken up her new po- Display at sition in the College An- Proprietor nual department of the . . . Albers, Dairy Central Engraving Com- Miss Birdie Lowrance Bethalto, 111. pany of St- Louis- Moro, Ul- -31- ll n ll nn llll n ll n ll H il ll IU ll ll ll gn in QIUNI CLASS OF JANUARY, 1926 In January 1922 thirty-five students entered this High School as Freshmen. Just as any ordinary class, we dreaded our first few weeks in this great institution of learning. We were very green, in fact, so green that the boys in the class were mistaken for plants and were given a sprinkling. After the excitement of initiation was over, we gradually fell into the routine work of the Freshman year. The following September, we returned to assume the role of Stale Freshiesf' By this time much of our timidity had fled, and we were attempting to make ourselves heard as well as seen. After the semester examinations of January 1923, the name of Soph- omores was given to us. We then confined ourselves principally to school work,-trying to fit into our new place. A few social gatherings sprinkled through this term helped to relieve the monotony of studies. Upon re- turning in September we found that we had lost five class mates and had gained one, making our number twenty. Miss Robertson was our spon- sor this year. Class parties and the proverbial weiner roasts were in- dulged in. In January 1924 we were given the title of Jolly Juniors. One memorable event was our spread in the gymnasium, to say nothing of the enjoyable theatre party that soon followed. A picnic at Lake LeClaire in June marked the close of our good times for that semester. In September we became one of the two classes that publishes The Echo. Three members of the eight on The Echo Staff were elected from our class. Our class, too, has furnished three members to the first basket ball team. The most important event of this year was the J unior-Senior banquet. Sponsored by Miss Stupp, we were sure to make this event a success. All who beheld the transformation of the sewing room into a winter scene, presided over by a snow man, were entranced. The necessary finances were secured at a spectacular Circus and Wild West Show given in the gym. A great crowd witnessed the clever per- formances of the trained animals, the clowns, and the daring acrobats. In January of this semester we became dignified seniors, and during the past few months we have been hard at work to accomplish creditably the first half of the last year of our high school life. CLASS OF JANUARY, 1926 'Aaron Brien AA AAAA .AAA A A A AAAAA AA A President Eva Williams AAAAAAA AAAAAAA V ice-President Wilma Moore A A Secretary - Vera Raines A A A AAAA A A Treasurer Miss Stupp, Sponsor Back Row fLeft to rightj-Laverne Haller, Alfred Scott, Edward Halloran, Hale Jones, Beaumont Parks, Joseph Powell. Center Row Qlieft to right!-Verlan Matthews, Marguerite Shook, Fern Haller, Madeline Tipton, Naomi Carstens, Nellie Miller, Muriel Trous- dale, John Stoneham. , Front Rowf Left to rightl-Eva Williams, Aaron Brien, Miss Stupp fclass sponsorb, Wilma Moore, Fred Powell, Vera Raines. -33- --ig9l Gln, Erhn nC3i+-- CLASS OF JUNE, 1926 Unlike a snow ball rolled across the snow, the class of June 1926 has become smaller with each increasing year. Now that we have nearly reached our senior year, the class enrollment has become more fixed. It seems but a short time since the September of 1922 when we enter- ed high school as timid Freshmen. Our first class sponsor was Miss Mc- Donald, and when she left our school in June, Miss Darling and Mr. Fogler took her place. By this time we had organized our class and had begun to enter into the activities of the school. Two of our members, Clarence Hefner and Clarence Mayfield, were captains of' league basket ball teams. Both these boys and also Chauncey Voiles, another member of our class, received silver medals in the Y. M. C. A. tournament in Alton on March 17, 1922. Besides, we had several social gatherings this year, which brought us into closer bonds of friendship. These parties were entered into with the hearty enthusiasm that a class of thirty-eight can display. When we entered school in September of this year, we began to re- alize more and more our duties as high school students, and we have en- deavored to do a higher grade of school work as well as to take a part in all school activities. This year we furnished one member, Charles Watson, to the first team in basket ball. Another one of our class was elected as- sistant cheer leader. The biggest social event of the Junior year is the J unior-Senior ban- quet. This banquet is given by the Juniors to each graduating class and has become a very much talked of event in our school. Every Junior class has worked hard to give a lovely banquet and has always succeeded. We are anxious to make ours equal those of the past semesters and have been making plans for several months. Much of the money necessary with which to defray expenses has already been raised by means of a pie social and candy sale. All of us are looking forward to June of this year when we shall have gained the much coveted title of Seniors. JUNIOR J is for Juniors, so mighty and strong, U is for union the whole year long, N is for naturalness, for which we strive, I is for interest, which shows we're alive, 0 is for order, in which we excel, R is for right in all that is well. CLASS OF JUNE, 1926 Claudia Allen C President Charles Thomae Vice-President Melba Hoehn Secretary Owen Kistner Treasurer Miss Darling, Sponsor Back Row QLeft to rightl-Clarence Hefner, Warren Ingold, Edward Judd, Chauncey Voiles. Third Row fLeft to right!-Joseph Schillinger, Oreland Moore, Ru- dolph Gerenda, Norval Wilson, Joseph Eckman, Allen Bramlet, Chester Followell. Second Row CLeft to rightj-Andrew Dvorchak, Delia Perry, Celesta Fox, Glea Quakenbush, Sylvia Powell, Nina Murphy, Juanita Broadstone, Jesse Ford. First Row Llleft to right!-Melba Hoehn, Charles Thomae, Claudia Allen, Miss Darling fclass sponsorb, Owen Kistner, Pearl Cochran. -35.. n Ill ln ni is .Allen ll in u u ll ll nn ll u IQ up U Pumim M R SOPHOMORES A lot of pep and a lot of punch, That's us. A jolly, care-free, live-wire bunch, That's us. Who in games and contests always win, Yes, beat the Juniors, though 'tis a shame, And make their former glories dim, That's us. The brains to study when work's in place, That's us. A friendly smile on each honest face, That's us. The sand and grit to get down and dig, And conquer each task however big, For we know a slacker's not worth a fig, That's us. To back up the teachers and stand for our High That's us. So that her name will never die, That's us. To let the other classes know We're ready to meet their hardest blow, We'll come out on top. Why '? My oh! We're Sophomores! That's us. -36m 4 - l CLASS OF JANUARY, 1927 Antionette Boschert ,....,7.......,,,,.7.V77VVVV.77,VVV.V. .77V....V,.. .4...YVV.... YYVYV.,..77f . v,,-, V7,V V V V V rrrr P resident Mary Tuley ,ww,,,,5,,,w77,,,,,,, ,,,,77,, .,7, V i ce-President Lucille Hoekstra ........ ,,,..,. .,Y.......,.....,..,,..,,,,,v.,,7v,....,,7A..A.7,77A,7,,7w,.... S e cretary-Treasurer Mrs. Calvert, Sponsor Donald Beach Mae Sullivan Evabell Phillips Sarah Carmody Winnie Eades Alma Schwan Kenneth Clark Marie Springer Ronald Blair Eugene Crum Leonard Howe Leona Frey CLASS OF JUNE, 1927 Lillian Johnson ,,Y77, ,,,,,,,,,77,,,7777,777, ,,v,,w,,..7777..,, ,7,7Yw,, ,.., , A , .Y,.,.. . r,...,,,7 ,,7, P r e sident Amelia Hoehm ,...,,7, ,,,,r,..,...,....,,.., ,,,,,,,,7,.,,.....,,..,., ,77,,,.. ,.,,77,,7, S e c r etary-Treasurer Miss Harris, Sponsor Percy Barton Margaret Haller Erwin Maison Ida Bell Vance Hester Arthur Martin Virgil Brave Stanley Tompach Edward McCredie Velma Earl G1'ace Trump Edmund McCrellis Ruby Franklin Harold Hindricks William Murphy Ralph Gentry Earl Hooper Eunice Rieke Alfred Golden Thomas Kienstra DeLos Witherow Allen Barnard Dorothy Williams Ruby Bender Estelle Fleming Percy Riemer Ralph Scoggins Iva Freeman Thelma Lee Theodore Scott Elmer Westerhold Margaret Voss Mary Worth Elizabeth Turpin Lucille Horton Lucinda Anderson -W IIE E61 M DI Eli IE Eli llil K' ll! ITM! Ili Tl! ll! R651-Il'lA WE FRESHIES The history of our Freshman class Is very brief, I fear, Since we have been in our dear High For only just this year. They say that each new Freshman class Is as green as it can be, But ours is the one exception As you can plainly see. The grades we make are wondrous, Our tasks we never shirk. The teachers are so fond of us Because we always work. We work so hard at Algebra And on our Latin, too. We spend whole hours on all our Work As all good students do. We're there at all the pep meetings And yell for our old high. There's not a single senior That cannot hear our cry. We'll continue to be boosters To do our Work each year, For some year we'll be Seniors And more from us you'll hear. Ardell Adams Ellenor Bacheldor Herman Best Joe Brien Gilbert Cannedy Raymond Coale Gertrude Doyle John Eardley Tancred Eggman Lorena Ford John Adzima Robert Allen Roberta Allen Paul Anderson Raymond Anthony Andrew Baker Lynn Baughman Christine Bender Noble Broadstone Russell Broadstone Emma Brockmann Mabel Bender Geneva Calvin Wilma Camp Beulah Cochran Blanche Cunningham CLASS OF JANUARY, 1928 Wayne Finley Bernice Hale Frances Huber Paul Lenhardt Mary Maloney Gordon Mallory Eva Mueller Florence Obermiller Marion Patton Mable Price Sponsor, Mr. Bell Arthur Stahoviak Clyde Searcy Dorothy Tidd Mildred Traband Mildred Volz Verdell Williams Marie Young Leonora Zonnebelt Juana Conway CLASS OF Ida Downer Clifford Durham Earl Endicott Raymond Flinn Irene Frey Joseph Moores Eunice Gentry Kenneth Hale Charles Harpke Ruth Hartwig Ruby Hendricks Troy Hicks Esther Jones Clark Judd Orangie Keil Faye Keltz JUNE, 1 928 Margaret Kesinger David Kesinger Gertrude Kistner Wilma Koehne Donald Latowsky Ben Leitner John Magurangi David Maloney Idell Mansholt Audrey Mapes Albert Wininger William Witthofft Geraldine Murphy Henry Owens Dorothy Painter John Panter Sponsor, Miss Magill -j9.. Joseph Perry Evelyn Peters Edna Poag Virginia P021 Paul Podhorin William Powell Earl Rook Floyd Schilling Arthur Sheets Steven Singer Thelma Strahan Faye Tipton Helen Volz Goldie Weber Erwin Westerhold Enid Wilson Helen Wilson CLASS OF JANUARY, 1929 Jasper Di Paolo Mabel Dossey Margaret Eades Francis Gainer Harold Green Ralph Harrington Mae Harris Ralph Hooper Kenneth Ireland Viola J ahnke Walter Johnson Eleanor Juneau Rolland Longnecker Carlyle Lonie Clinton Maguire Berniece Martin Harold Mayfield Harold Metheny Louise Perry Lucy Phipps Elmer Reed Leonard Rountree Iota Schmidt Sylvia Schwartz Elizabeth Slinsky Florence Smith Grace Stoneham Metta Tittle Albert Treece Louise Wardlow Claude Yeager Herman Bryant Miss Buscher, Sponsor mi ill lil.LQQQ,lIll in nz rn as Uill lll is iss mm as in my LUNNI A The Community High School Alumni Association hopes to accomplish two things: to bring the alumni into active contact with the high school, and to bring the high school into active contact with the alumni. A large number of ex-Seniors continue to reside in or near the vicinity of their Alma Mater, and frequently wander into the old haunts sharing with students and faculty members the joys of pleasant memories and loyal interests. The Association was organized January 27, 1923. At that time stu- dents from each succeeding graduating class, together with the classes of January '23 and '24 and the high school faculty, re-united forces under the colors, Maroon and Gold. The officers elected were John Buttrey '23, presidentg Robert Parker '21, vice-president, Edna Murphy '19, secretary and treasurer. The last meeting of the Alumni Association was held at the high school immediately following class exercises on the evening of June 14, 1924. At this time the new classes of '24 were properly initiated into the ranks of the A. A. Gertrude Steward '24 Cnow Mrs. Joe Doolingl was elected president, Harold Soliday '23, vice-president, and Opal Gohn '24, secretary. Students, faculty, and graduates are interested in the success of the Alumni. The following information has been compiled to enable us to keep in touch with them. MEMBERS . June Graduates of 1919 NAME NOW DOING Elizabeth Gainer .......... ..... . .Now Mrs. Chas. Baker, with daughter, Jane Edna Murphy ........... ....... . ..... Stenographer, Eggman Realty CO, Anna Stoneham ....... ........ . .... T eaching, Wood River School --ofa afhp EEL-hu ae?,-- June Graduates of 1920 Mary Benner .....A. . . , . ,.... Now Mrs. G. Howe, with daughter, Mary Clare Burroughs - John Chambers. ...eae....... ..., . rrrrr..a,. . Prospective U. of I. student Audrey Fulkerson . rrr.....rrrrrrrrr.rrrrrr...rr Monotype Operator, Omaha, Neb. Student, U. of I. June Graduates of 1921 Ruth Anderson ...rrrr ..rrrr,rrrr..,..,...rrrr....rrr,rrr Librarian and School Secretary Max Gotler rr..rrrrrr ..r.,r,..t . r.,...,rrrrr,r,rrr - School of Pharmacy, St. Louis Aria Hoehn orrrrrrrrr. r,,,,.rrrrrrrrrrr E mployed at E. Alton Post Office Leslie Howell L...LLLr,., .LLLLLL I . S. Co. and Community Play Director Maurine Morgan .... .......................... Teaching, LaRochelle, Ill. Joe Nolan, Jr .... .... ............ . M arried and happy-Roxana Refinery Robert Parker ......................................... ............. . Student, Shurtleff College Irene Springer ......................... Now Mrs. H. Cross, with son, Donald Wayne Longin Stahoviak. .... Student Washington U.-Also studying Undertaking Mary Thompson .... . ,... .r........ . ................................... .. .... Now Mrs. Joe Nolan June Graduates of 1922 Mary Elder .....,.,.........................................,...................... Now Mrs. Joe Barker Carmelita Halloran ....... .L ...............,.. .Steno in bank, Chicago Fay Haven ......,..,........ ...... . . ...............................,1.......c... .Deceased Fred Lauchner ......... .......... E mployed at Western Cartridge Co. Chester Oetting ........., .................. . Student, Shurtleff College Elmer Schmidt ......... ............ L -...Student, Shurtleff College Lola Springer ,...... ....... N ow Mrs. Paulos, and son, Bobby Carl Wolf ,.....c,............. .............. . Mgr. Fulton Fuel Company Elizabeth Parks ...... ..................,.......r......... Student, Monticello Seminary January Graduates of 1923 John Buttrey ........ ....................r................................ . ..Painter, Wood River Everett Fox c..,,... L--- .............................. Employed at First National Bank Edward Maguire ,.....,.. ........................ S tudent, I. S. N. U. Waldo Smith cc.,........ ....... E mployed at Roxana Refinery Harold Soliday ,..,.eec ............................................,............ . Student, U. of I. June Graduates of 1923 Arthur Berry ....ccc .......................................... L .................... Berry's Store Helen Ebelage c........ ............................................... C lerical work, Roxana Everett Hord ....c,.. .,................,....... E mployed at Western Cartridge Co. Olive Howe c..,....... . ......cc Student, Indiana Central College, Indianapolis Harold Juhlin ....,,......,. .,.,c.........,cc........ - .....c.. ......,.. E m ployed at Roxana Francis Maloney .,.,.,,,. ,............ ..... , . 1Employed at Roxana -42- Eh? Edin - Richard Rockefeller ......... ......,,......ee..e..eeeeeeeee E mployed at Roxana Wallace Siebenmann .ccA.,, .ec,,,,...,c.cee... , Student, Shurtleff College Roma Smith ,.,,c.,, - ..,...cc ,,.cccc.,c , Student, Washington U., St. Louis Gustave Traband c.,, Marcella Chanut ....c L ccc. eeecc.ecc,cccc..vccc..,..e. .,e,..e...., E m ployed at Roxana James Thompson .......,,c Student, Rolla School of Mines, Rolla, Mo. January Graduates of .1924 Assistant, Dr. J. E. Mahoney Margaret Howe c,.,ccc,. e.ecr.,ceccc,,...ce,,...erc E mployed at Western Cartridge Co. Frank McNely .........cc.. Gregory Mooney .......... Pauline Paddock ....cc. eecccce.cceec Married, Employed at Roxana c---.-----.Standard Oil, Switchboard .----.-....Now Mrs. Frank McNely Helen Perry ,.,,...,,,...., e..........eec S tudent, I. S. N. U. Emil Troyanovich ...........,.........e............,..cc.,..,ccec,.ccee,e,.....eecc,c,e Roxana Refinery June Graduates of 1924 Minnie Bender ....... ee.,..e,..eee. - ....eeee......eeeeee.e..eee.ee,ceeci.,.i,eee.ee. T ypist, Roxana Mildred Brien .ec.c,cc Leland Clark ,........,. Norene Crawford ............. Nelda Cunningham ......,,., .----.-.--.....--------Clerica1 work, Brass Mill, W. C. Co. --,c--..Liberty Trust Co., New York City -.-----.Employed in office, Beall Tool Co. ----.c----Employed in office, W. C. Co. Leslie Endicott ............. .................. - ,........... S tandard Oil Company Genlis Gieselman e,,....... ....e..............e.,...............,c . Standard Oil Company Opal Gohn .................. e,... Clerical work, Terminal R. R., St. Louis Richard Henry ....... ............... M echanic, Hoefert's Garage, Alton Floyd Hill, ................. ........... . ....... .-.Employed in office, Roxana Leola HodsollQ ............... ........ I n Training, City Hospital, St. Louis Ruth Howe .......... - ....... ................... ........ ................ ......... . . A t Home Esther Rieke ........... ............... . ..............................c.... A t Home Raymond Smith ........ -- ................................. White Star Refinery Gertrude Steward ............ ............... N ow Mrs. Joe Dooling, Wood River Harold Wasman ........................................................ Married-Roxana Refinery January Graduates of 1925 Frances Fox ........... .......................................................................... A t Home Cornelia Frye ......... .......... E mployed at W. R. National Bank Beulah Gentry ....... ...........................................................,.... A t Home John Hubbard ........ Doris Latowsky ...... L---.,Student, Shurtlefi' College, member Princess Theatre Orchestra Eula Matthews ........................................................,..,................c.,.,c,,..,. At Home Howard Oetting ............................ .............................. H artman's, Wood River The members of the Association wish to have an increasing share in the life of Community High, and as they grow in number they wish to grow in influence. ...43- '-Hil ah? Erhn ng-- OUR SCHOOLS Our communities, Wood River and East Alton, have schools to which their citizens can point with pride. The grade system of Wood River con- sists of four buildings. The first of these, known as the Wood River school, was built in 1910 at a cost of 350,000. Due to the rapid growth in the population of Wood River, it was found necessary to build three more schools in the course of eleven years. The first of these, the Washington school, was built in 1916 at a cost of 338,000g the second, known as the Woodrow Wilson school, was built in 1918-21 at a cost of 327,000 and the last, the Lincoln school, in 1921 at a cost of 365,000 At the present time there are thirty-six teachers employed in the grade system of Wood River, and there is an enrollment of nine hundred fifty-two pupils. The course of study and methods of teaching are those found in the modern elementary school. In addition to the regular aca- demic studies, there are special vocational courses in Manual Training and Domestic Art. Besides, there are special teachers employed to teach Physical Training, Writing, Drawing, and Music. The East Alton grade system consists of two buildings. The Wash- ington school on the hard road to Wood River was erected in 1904. At first it contained but four rooms. In 1914, four more rooms were added in the rear. The valuation of this school at the present time is 375,000. In 1919 the Lincoln building, located in the center of East Alton, was erect- ed. It contains eight rooms, but at present only four of these are used for school rooms. The upper story is used for an auditorium and seats 800 people. Fourteen teachers are employed in these two schools, and there is an enrollment of 421 pupils. Aside from the usual work required in the average school, Music and Drawing are taught by a special teacher. Papers in writing are sent to The A. N. Palmer critics on writing in Chi- cago, and awards are given for standard work. All teachers of the school system are required to secure a special certificate in writing. Pupils are graded and assigned to rooms on the basis of work performed, attendance, and mental ability, found by administering mental tests. The East Alton schools have a school Thrift Bank with a deposit from the children, which totals 33580.61. The Wood River-East Alton Community High School was organized in 1918, and in September, 1921, the building was ready for use. The site is on the north half of what was formerly the city park. The area of the grounds is about five and two thirds acres and with the school plant is worth 3200,000. I. 45 ,.. I 1 M ' s, W H Y. W Xf,. .A -aflwiifs' V N , 4 A, ,, - , . -rr I Washmgt I-San N-. 9' is Q-...E-:--.. Hmxkhn . Q g ' L .L.., ,J ' :X .1 1 OW' own Cvmmwn :fy Hs 4 ' , ' V k ,Yi 1 F ,.1 4 I . -! M ...-.MJ '-+ff3lI may raw T?Mh -eff The building contains seven recitation rooms, three science labora- tories, two commercial rooms, three rooms for domestic art, and three for manual training. In addition, there are two rooms for the Principal's office, a library, an auditorium, a teachers' rest room, shower rooms for the boys and girls, a gymnasium, and two rooms for the heating plant. This year a great amount of time and money has been spent in an endeavor to make our grounds beautiful. The soil has been improved, fiowers, trees, and shrubbery have been planted. The athletic field has been put in fine shape and has been enclosed with a Page fence. The high school is on the accredited lists of the University of Illinois and of the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. This is the highest rank held by schools in Illinois. At present there are thirteen teachers employed, and the total stu- dent enrollment for the year is two hundred eighty-nine. The course of study includes the regular preparatory course, which qualifies our gradu- ates to enter colleges and universities, and special courses in Domestic Art, Physical Training, and Commercial work. The equipment for the various courses is superior. The library contains 1100 bound volumes of the best books. Our schools are among the foremost of modern schools. Here the students have fine recreation and training in athletic sports, training in social cooperation through their contact with their fellow students, they receive guidance and inspiration from personal association with their teachersg and, most important of all, in the class room they receive in- struction which prepares them for efficient and worthy citizenship. l 1 ,RWM , Qi?-Ouisrlgf. if 'I k nf P1 fl, iq Il 5 f 4 A good education consists in giving to the body and to the soul all the beauty and all the perfection of which they are capable. -Plato. -45- Q13 f Nr W' NH ,JETIE Ehp ZEII-In X OUR SPORTSMANSHIP CODE The Athlete- He plays fair, despising a cheat. He is not yellow or a quitter. He exercises self-control, although wronged. He plays for his team, not individual praise. He observes all training rules and never abuses his body. He obeys his coach and his captain. He backs his team honorably by practicing the Golden Rule in deal- ing with opponents as various situations arise. He respects officials, accepts their decisions, does not blame them for defeat, is not a sore head , does not crab , does not alibi, He gives winning opponents credit for being either better athletes or more clever in taking advantage of breaks He wins modestly-without boasting. He shows his good will to opponents by assisting them to their feet when down. He looks to the future, learning a lesson from past defeats. He avoids the use of rough language. He does not disgrace himself or his team by arguing with officials or players. He congratulates his opponents and gives them a cheer at the close of a game. The Spectator- He cheers a clever play by any athlete. He respects officials and their decisions. He dislikes an alibi, knowing it is only an admission of weakness. He takes defeat with a smile. He does not boast about victory. In basket ball he keeps quiet during an attempt from the free throw line. He does not razz opposing athletes. He supports his team by joining in all yells led by the cheer leader. He realizes the honor of Wood River rests with him as well as with the squad members. He treats visiting teams as he would treat guests in his home. He is not abusive to officials or athletes in either language or actions. He keeps off the field or court during the official time of any athletic event. He discourages all profanity, vulgarity, gambling, or any type of conduct which might dishonor the game. He does nothing unworthy of a gentleman. -48- Basket Ball COACH ULINE To Coach Uline is due much of the credit for the success of this year's basket ball team. A true athlete himself, he worked hard to develop his boys. He developed surprising abilities in the new material and greater ability in the old members of the team. Considerate, sincere, conscientious always-he did his best. He had the good will of the boys and the appre- ciation of the school. EARL HOOPER, Forward, Captain Dip was the center of this year's offense. Though only a Sophomore, he bore the brunt of getting the ball toward the opponents' goal. He is a clever dribbler, a good passer, and good enough a shot to come through the season as high point man. With two years yet to play, Hooper should be a great asset to future Wood River teams. His ability was recognized at the district tournament when he was placed on the second All District team. JAMES FOSHA, Center T Jim, our elongated center, was without doubt the best shot on the team, if not in the conference. His favorite specialty was in dropping in long shots from back of the center of the iloor. He deserves much credit for his hard work and his clean playing, as the good showing of the team this year was in a large measure due to him. He was first in height, first in good sportsmanship, and first in the hearts of the fans. if ' HOWARD OETTING, Center True blue, a real sport, self-sacrificing, and a team worker. How we dis- liked to see him leave in the mid-year! He was liked by ofiicials, players, and spectators: he left behind him a record to be recalled with fond re- membrance. Howard was a fine floor worker and a guard par-excellence. Unlucky was the forward whom he happened to be covering He would stick to his man so close that even the most elusive could not get by him for close up shots. ' AARON BRIEN, Forward Brien is the shortest man on the team, but he more than makes up for this handicap by his ability to hit the hoop. He has a pretty loop shot and will more than get his quota of baskets. Aaron has only one more semes- ter in school, but will help materially in getting next year's team under way. He has been an ever present help when baskets were needed and has shown a willingness to subordinate himself for the good of the team. EDWARD HALLORAN, Forward Ned Irish Halloran made his first strong bid for the squad this year. He won the berth and soon had a place among the stars of even previous years. He played a good passing game and had an accurate eye for the hoop. Quiet, unassuming, conscientious, a steady player, he was always. He is Classy enough for any high school five and is a fine starter for next season. .. 50.- ' 1 . . . ,. M an Jllff' f ' . 4 r ' ' 1' M 'ali-.Gas-f .fiflis , , ,Q X, . L' ' A X,... gp' ip: iv in -Q, Jjwafj.. - i i -V In q. Hg Af- 1 if 1. 'fr I E Q .vs 1 if M ' f :I , . l , . Q Q . ,-.4 l . e 5 . 5 V' i W l if I T 3 2 4 ! f i A.. l f . I W . . v,,, .Nw X . .ze JOHN STONEHAM, Guard ' To Johnnie fell the brunt of stopping the enemy's attack. When the op- posing forces charged, Johnnie also charged, and usually the enemy re- treated. He was a bundle of springs at back guard. He was the type of player that did not let an opponent get around him. He improved constant- ly during the season and still has a half year in which to play. EDWARD MCCREDIE, Guard All was quiet at midnight when suddenly a shrill whistle rent the air. Players played on for they are used to these sudden outbursts. It was Mac exercising his mighty vocal organs, that have grown strong through much use. McCredie is another of our Sophomores. He is an excellent floor worker and dribbler, and has fight in every inch of him. He, too, will be an important cog in next year's five. THOMAS KIENSTRA, Guard l At some time during the season Tom played each position on the floor and played them all creditably. He played a good game of back guard dur- ing the early seasong and when Oetting was shifted to that position, he al- ternated at Hoor guard. When a driving forward was needed in late sea- son, he was teamed with Hooper and was instrumental in defeating Belle- ville for the first time in the history of the school. Tom is the youngest member of the team and should do great things in another year. PERCY BARTON, Forward Although he weighs only one hundred twenty-six pounds, Percy can drive as hard as any one on the team. He is a speedy dribbler and is usually the first man down the floor. He showed up exceptionally strong in the tour- nament when forced to take the center position because of the illness of Fosha. His fast floor work accounted largely for our winning the first tournament game. Barton has two more years of competition, and we are looking for big things from him. CHARLES WATSON, Guard Old Faithful Red often walked two miles to practice and then back afterwards. Rarely did he miss a practice. Always an amiable and will- ing player he won the respect and liking of his fellow players. After the high school season was over, he again showed his ability when he played in the middle weight team which won the Alton Y. M. C. A. tournament. PAUL ANDERSON, Forward Andy is the lone representative of this year's Freshman class. Al- though he has not played regularly all season, he has improved steadily and with a year's experience can win a place in next year's aggregation. At times he has shown flashes of speed and of basket shooting surpassed by none of the others. He is good on offense and on defense, is a good dribbler, a good passer, a good guard, and a good shot. -52- --g9i 21111, Erhn lB'iv-- REVIEW OF 1924-25 BASKET BALL SEASON The basket ball season opened early in the fall with the usual class tournaments. This year the Seniors turned the tables on the victorious Freshmen of last year, although their victory was no easy task as the following scores show: Seniors vs. J uniors-Seniors 9, Juniors -4. Sophomores vs. Freshmen-Sophs 20, Freshies 4. Seniors vs. Sophomores-Seniors 7, Sophs 5. Juniors vs. Freshmen--Juniors 15, Freshies 8. Seniors vs. Freshmen-Seniors 24, Freshies 1. Juniors vs. Sophomores-Juniors 35, Sophs 37. The new coach, Mr. Uline, immediately called the boys out for prac- tice for the regular season's work and met with hearty response. Hill and Gieselman, our all-star men of last year, were greatly missed, but since they were the only ones taken away by graduation, the coach was left with good material. The initial game of the season was with Highland, October 24. This was a new team for us and a new floor. Although the boys played hard, they were behind two points when the final whistle blew. One week later found our boys scheduled to play Livingston on our own floor. All were eager to make our first game at home a victory. This was not hard to do, as our opponents lost to us 23-10. On November 8 the boys journeyed to Brighton. We had beaten Brighton by eight points in the first game of the season last year. This year's game resembled football, and our boys have no practice in this branch of athletics. We lost by one point. The following week we played the strong Mascoutah team on her fioor. This was our first conference game of the season. Our boys played fine and won a 23-13 victory. This was a real victory and started us off right for the conference season. On November 29 we played Pocahontas, another new team. We easily beat them with a score 23-9. A week later we met the strong Madison team on our own fioor. Had it not been for us, Madison would probably have won the tournament last year. This was one of the hardest fought games of the season. The boys played well and held their rivals by a close margin all through the game. When the final whistle blew, we were one point behind. The next two games were our last before the holidays. Both were Christmas presents and easy victories, Livingston 9-4, Granite 20-12. After a few weeks of rest the boys were again on the iioor, January 10, for a return game with Mascoutah. This time Mascoutah made us play ball. She had been improving during the season and was beginning to make teams take notice. Instead of a ten point lead, we came out only three points ahead-the score 17-14. I I ---vgEl ah? El-hu uBi+- Three days later we were pitted against our neighborly rivals, Alton. We played hard, but Alton walked away with ten points ahead. Luck seemed against us, and we lost basket after basket. On January 16 we played Edwardsville. Although Edwardsville had not done much during this season, she held us down pretty close. We won by only one point. A week later we met Belleville, the strongest team of the conference. The boys played exceptionally well this game and were tied with their op- ponents when the whistle blew. During the first five minutes overtime each team made one field goal-a tie again! During the next five minutes the flyers again made a field goal and took the game with 51 14-12 score. The following night we turned the tables on Brighton in a return game and beat them by six points. On January 30 we played Collinsville, a team we have never beaten. Oilers fought miners, but the latter won with a score of 12-9. The night after this strenuous game the boys traveled to Mt. Olive. Worn out, too, by the distance, the boys lost 33-16. A week later we again met Highland, our iirst opponents of the sea- son. She had beaten us by two points at that time, but the season had evidently improved us, for we won with a 55-3 score. Our next game was with Granite. Our boys knew Granite had not yet won a conference game this season, and they went on the court too con- fident. Granite gave them a surprise and made the boys play before the whistle blew. We won by only one point. We lost our next game to Edwardsville. Her low ceiling made it very hard for our boys to hit the basket. The next night we beat Staunton by six points, and three days later lost to Alton by two. In the latter game, however, we were tied with Alton when the whistle blew and had to play five minutes overtime. Our boys showed their real ability at this game, and our fans their real sportsman- ship. It was a victory in spirit if not in fact. This game evidently put some real pep into the boys, for within the same week they beat the strong Belleville team by seven points. The last two games of the season were lost to Pocahontas and our strong-as-ever opponent, Collinsville. It would be impossible here to give the credit to the boys that is pro- perly due them. All of them have stood out prominently at some time during the season for particularly good playing, and all of them have stood out prominently at all times for good team work. Much credit is due, too, to the work of Coach Uline. Moreover, both team and coach have had the strong support of the school and the community. The crowded gymnasium at each game and the hearty yells of support were evidence of this. -54- -?.9 ah? El-hu lEf- THE DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The climax of the basket ball season is the district tournament. This year it was scheduled to take place at Belleville March 5, 6, and 7. The drawings made two weeks previous to the tournament put us in line to play Granite City Thursday night and our next opponents Friday evening. Since we did not have to play during the day, school was not dismissed. All, however, who cared to attend games during the day were permitted to be away from school with the privilege of making up their work. The first misfortune to befall us was the untimely sickness of Jim Fosha. Due to the best of care at home and the well wishes of those at school, he was able to play a short time in our game with Belleville. An enthusiastic crowd of loyal supporters accompanied the team to Belleville on March 5. Our first opponent was Granite: and although we had beaten her in the tournament last season and in two conference games this season, we were not too confident. One is accustomed to surprises in a tournament. The game was called. Barton began making shots, and when Percy begins, no one can stop him. We were always in the lead and gave the crowded gym of spectators a chance to see a real game of good basket ball. Everywhere one could hear the audience whispering or openly saying that Wood River stood good chances of winning the tournament. The game with Granite resulted 19-8 in our favor. Our next game was with Belleville, who had beaten us early in the season, but who in turn lost to us only two weeks before the tournament. Belleville had been doing some fine practicing during these two weeks and on her own floor was likely to give us a race. This she didg and although our boys fought hard from start to finish, we trailed behind during all the game. The result was 15-8. If strong support, silent and vociferous, could have given our boys the game, they certainly would have won. Wood River fans were massed to- gether in the lime-light, and Wood River yells were equal in volume and sincerity to those of any school in the conference district. Those at home were just as anxious. All through the season our boys have had the strong support of the people of our community. The school appreciates this sup- port, and although we did not quite come up to last year's mark in the tournament, we feel that our boys have gained all the advantages that come from this form of athletics. We have seen them win games grace- fully and not boastfully, and we have seen them accept defeat just as gracefully. -55- -Hvin- Eh? 3:53115 SCHEDULED GAMES AND SCORES Oct. 24, DDv..D...... .Wood River .....DD,..,.DD,.,D,DD,,. Highland Oct. 31 ,.E,..DD.DA... Wood River DDDD,,.,, DDDDDDD . Livingston 1 Nov. 8 Wood River DDDDDDDED ....O.DD B righton OOOODD Nov. 14 Wood River D,EDDD.ED ..v...D M ascoutah -- Nov. 29 Wood River ,,......D .....,DO P ocahontas -. Dec. 5 DDDED........O Wood River .,.....ED .DDDD,.. M adison ....DD Dec. 6 4i44OD..D,D.,. Wood River .,i,DDDD. D.... L ivingston -- Dec. 12 1111 Wood River ...,..11. ....111 , Granite City Jan. 10 ,,,.111,..,., ,Wood River 111111v.1 111...., M ascoutah -. Jan. 13, ,,,1111..i,i7 Wood River 111...,.v ......11 A lton ....1.1,11.. Jan. 16. Wood River 111,,111, .111,,11 E dwardsville Jan. 23 nddnddnv ...,1Wood River Belleville Jan. 24 l111,. . ,,,,..,. Wood River .1.,1111. ,,111,. B righton ..l1. . Jan. 30 11,,1111111111 Wood River ,,11111.1 ....1111 C ollinsville -, Jan. 31 111.., . 1.,111 Wood River ..,,,...1 .11..111 M t. Olive 11.11 - Feb. 7 1.1.11.11,.,1, Wood River ,,,..111, ..,.l.11 H ighland ...... Feb. 11 ..1,11111 .1.. . Wood River 111111111 ......11 G ranite City Feb. 13. 11,,,,,11111l Wood River .....111. .,.,111, E dwardsville Feb. 14 11..1111li..,, Wood River .,.,....1 ,11.111 1 Staunton 1111.e Feb. 17 1111.,11..,.1. Wood River .111..... 1.11..,1 A lton 111...... Feb. 20 ,,,.1111... .-.Wood River 111l1...1 ,1.,...1 1 9 Belleville Feb. 21 1111111,11111 .Wood River 1111..... ....1111 P ocahontas Q Feb. 27 .,,.11111,,.,. Wood River--. ..........11.1111.... Collinsville 1 INTRAMURAL BASKET BALL In September, Mr. McCalmont, who was chosen to act as sponsor for the Intramural Basket Ball League this year, called for all boys who ex- pected to enter. Eight teams of six boys each were organized, and captains were chosen for the respective teams. Games were played twice a week both semesters, and great interest was manifested among the boys. Early in March the Intramural tournament was held. It was strictly an elimination tournament, and some very good games were played. At the close of the tournament an all-star team, second all-star, and honorable mention teams were picked. The teams are as follows. All-Star Team Forwards- Centers- Guards- Delos Witherow Clarence Hefner Joe Schillinger Erwin Malson Melvin Witherow Chauncey Voiles Charles Thomae Stanley Tompach The members of the first all-star team receive an Intramural W . -56- Second Intramural Team Forwards- Centers- Guards- Robert Allen Norval Wilson Rudolph Gerenda Kenneth Hale Vance Hester Kenneth Clark Gordon Mallory Joe Brien Honorable Mention Team Forwards- Centers- Guards- Virgil Brave Arthur Sheets Beaumont Parks Percy Riemer Allen Bramlet Harold Mayfield Ardell Adams Clark Judd FREE THROW TOURNAMENT At the close of the basket ball season, Mr. Osborn made the announce- ment that we should have a free throw tournament. In order to qualify for entrance to this tournament, one had to be able to throw at least twenty balls out of fifty into the basket. Fourteen boys qualified for en- trance. The tournament took place after school for five successive evenings. Each entrant made ten attempts each evening. Before the fifth day several lagged behind and dropped out. Eight boys completed the fifty throws. The result each day was watched with surprise and interest. Robert Allen, a Freshie, won the tournament with 34 baskets out of fifty. Jim Fosha, a Senior, was a close second with but 3 baskets less. Names of Entrants and the Results Jim Fosha .,....,l...,.,..s...ss,.ss,.,...,. 31 Paul Anderson ..,,lclcl ,,.,,s,o 3 25 Joseph Schillinger ,,ss.ssss ........ 1 6 Allen Barnard r,,,l.,, , oi,,,,Aoo 17 Robert Allen s...,.,s. ,,.c, , ,.,,,a34 Edward Halloran A,,,ooo -oVw-,,, 7 26 Erwin Malsonc ...,,,,, sssa 19 Ralph Hooper ,..-,o,-, Yea team, yea team! Fight, iight, iight! Hit 'em high, Hit 'em low, Come on team, Let's go! .-57... --il any frhn - Track Our track team of 1923-24 did not have an enviable record. We had poor facilities for track, but that did not keep some of the boys from see- ing what they could do in this branch of athletics. Hooper, Hubbard, Henson, and Halloran met the track requirements and attended the invi- tation meet at McKendree college. Henson, Hubbard, and Hooper attend- ed the annual Southwestern Illinois conference meet at Granite City. Hub- bard placed in the shot put, and Henson in the mile. This spring there has developed a great enthusiasm for this kind of sport, and many of our boys have come out for practice. Our grounds are being put in fine shape, and we have an athletic field to be proud of. Plans are being made for the district track meet which will be held here on May 23. The interclass tournament was held on the afternoons of April 10, 13, 14, and the following records were made: Event Record Winner Class Half Mile Relay ,.,... 1 min. 49 4-5 sec ......... Sophomore Javelin ..............,,.... 110 ft. 10 in .....,.. Hefner ....,..,..,...,... Junior Pole Vault ....... ......,. 8 ft. 10 1-2 in. ..... Anderson ......,...., Freshman Broad Jump .............. 17 ft. 9 1-2 in .,............. McCredie ......,....... Sophomore 100 Yd. Dash .......... Bramlet ............ -Junior 440 Yd. Dash ............ 61 2-5 sec ..................... T Kienstra.. ............. Sophomore Mile Run ...,.............. 5 min. 50 sec ...... Kienstra .,,.........v. Sophomore High Jump ....1......... 5 ft. 3 1-2 in ............... Powell .................. Senior Discus .,.................... 81 ft. 11 in ........ Barnard o...........,. Sophomore Shot Put.. ...............,. 35 ft. 6 in ............ Hooper .......1........ Sophomore 220 Yd. Dash ,........... 26 4-5 sec ..................... Hooper ............ .--Sophomore VZ Mile Run! ........... 2 min. 27 1-5 sec. Kienstra .............. Sophomore 220 Hurdles .............. 33 1-5 sec ..................... Barnard .............. Sophomore lst place in event counted 5 points 2nd place in event counted 3 points 3rd place in event counted 1 point Points won by classes: Sophomores ,....., ....... 5 9 points Juniors .....,..... ......1 2 1 points Seniors ........ ....... 2 1 points Freshmen ......1......1.. ....... 8 points Baseball, 1924 X l Back Row Kstanding, left to rightl-Earl Hooper, Jim Fosha, Mr. Bell fcoachj, Genlis Gieselman, John Hubbard. Second Row fleft to rightj-John Stoneham fkneelingj, Leslie Endi- cott, Rudolph Gerenda, Edward Halloran fkneelingj. Front Row fleft to right!-Edward McCredie, Aaron Brien, Erwin Malson, After a very successful basket ball season the boys began to think of baseball. As soon as the weather permitted practice, Mr. Bell called a meeting of boys to try out for the first baseball nine. The squad selected were Stoneham, Brien, Desherlia, Hubbard, Gieselman, Halloran, Gerenda, Endicott, Hooper, Fosha, McCredie, Malson, and Schuppach. Several practice games were played to determine who were best fit- ted for the various positions. Johnnie was given third base. Behind the plate Aaron was put. At first base Slim could not be beaten. At second base was Harry. At short stop we had Hooper, and at left field, Halloran. --as -- out Erhn Center field and right field were taken by McCredie and Fosha. Our pitch- ers were Hubbard and Endicott. Malson alternated at second with Des- herlia. Maurice and Rudolph substituted in the out Held. The season opened with a game here with Madison. The score was 21-15 in Madison's favor. Luck seemed against us through the entire season. We won but two out of the ten games played. Schedule of Games Played 1924 Town Winner Madison . ....Madison .. Alton.... . .. ........ . Alton .............. Belleville ....... . ...... Belleville ...... Granite City.. . Madison ........ 1... Granite City ........ Collinsville ........ Collinsville ..... - Belleville .... Alton .......... Wood River ......... Madison ........ . .- Wood River Collinsville .- Collinsville . Belleville .. .. . Alton... ....... 1925 Score 21-15 20-13 25- 3 26- 6 16- 6 9- 0 4- 0 9- 3 12- 3 8- 7 About March 1, Mr. Bell again called the boys out to practice for this spring's games, and the boys responded with their usual enthusiasm. The following games are scheduled for this season: April April May May May May May May May As the annual 24 28 1 8 12 15 22 26 28 Alton Edwardsville O'Fa1lon East St. Louis Mascoutah .Collinsville Madison Belleville Granite City goes to press the first scheduled game has not been played. We wish the boys a successful season. -60- here there here there here there here there here --EE+1l Eh? EL-hu P The following students have received our school letter within the past four years as a result of having excelled in one or more of the school ac tivities indicated below: Basket Ball 1921. fAn 8 inch gold C D. R. Parker L. Stahoviak F. L. Howell G. Gieselman E. 1922. 1An 8 inch gold W J. R. Rockefeller G. Gieselman F. E. Maguire E. Hord C. 1923 fAn 8 inch maroon W on gold backgroundj. E. Hord E. Maguire F. R. Rockefeller F. Maloney G. Gieselman H. Rieke 1924 fAn 8 inch maroon W on gold backgroundj. E. Hooper F. Hill P. H. Desherlia E. McCredie H G. Gieselman A. Brien Baseball 1922. gQA 6 inch gold W D. F. Maloney J. Stoneham A H. Appel G. Gieselman H C. Oetting F. Mutz P. 1923. CA 6 inch gold W on maroon backgroundb. E Hord F. Maloney J. L J. G Endicott Hubbard Gieselman A. Brien J. Stoneham F. McNely -61- C. Lauchner Hord Lauchner Oetting Hill Barton Oetting Brien Juhlin Chalk Fosha Watson 'l.1f 'i Tl , 'l.' .- 1924. CA 6 inch maroon W on gold backgroundj. . ... J. Stoneham L. Endicott E. Halloran A. Brien E. Hooper R. Gerenda H. Desherlia J. Fosha M. Schupbach J. Hubbard E. McCredie G. Gieselman E. Malson A Intramural Basket Ball 1924. CA 7 inch gold W on maroon background with small Inj, C. Hefner C. Mayfield R. Gerenda H. Penning E. Halloran J. Schillinger J. Fosha T. Kienstra 1925. CA 7 inch gold W on maroon background with small I J. D. Witherow C. Hefner C. Voiles E. Malson M. Witherow S. Tompach C. Thomae J. Schillinger Free Throw Tournament 1925. QA 7 inch gold W on maroon background with small letters F and T J. R .Allen Track 1924. QA 4 inch maroon W on gold backgroundj. J. Hubbard R. Henson Cheer Leader 1924. CA 7 inch gold W on maroon background with small letters NC!! CKLH, . Gertrude Steward 1925. CA 7 inch gold W on a maroon background with small letters HC!! IGLHJ . Dorothea McNally Typing 1924. QA 5 inch gold W on maroon background with letter THD . Nelda Cunningham Norene Crawford Dorothy Landre Edna Utt Frances Fox Minnie Bender Beulah Gentry Leola Hodsoll RW! ll- !! ll 'li DI A I J! if f ' ,JSR 4x3 424591,-Q, 9 'fi JMQ W 'W EAM 'Nl 19 YQ W Y Q w 0 up 0 Lok Q Q Q v , Q Q. Q J K w w I V V f' lv' 49 ' 'O ,H 0 , Q 17 0 299 Q Q Q QQl!,f1s:ii -E x,i'hf a Vvv 0 Lf Q K , A xwflzgr, X-yin, jp Q 5 QQ 'Wag-:JU hwy' fpgplf 6' lb M' U5 V - L'f f,' f 0 6 iv f 0U3'F:-951-,-l,I QSM sv , 0 X 'S N U H Lv 1-.1 1 . L f x. 3 'rp , flee 'if n 0 9 rx lyk' 1'-'fv if 's.'r' K 6 MGE W' up A' ' -f 6 X' QR X, ,ill N Sw ,lf it X THE JOINT GENERAL SCHOOL RELATIONS COMMITTEE This year there was organized a body made up of the Principal, two faculty representatives, and representatives of each class and of the lead- ing activities in the school. The purpose of this organization is to have some definite body representative of the school who can meet together and propose and discuss matters that tend to make our school better. This organization is known as The Joint General School Relations Committee. During this one year of its operation it has done a great deal to make our school better and more beautiful, and it has promoted a great- er school spirit. MEMBERS Class Representatives January Class of 1925- Howard Oetting January Class of 1926- Beaumont Parks, Vice- President January Class of 1927- Eugene Crum January Class of 1928- Mary Maloney Extra Activities Josephine Frenz, Editor of The Echo Earl Hooper, Captain of Basket Ball Team Dorothea McNally, Cheer Leader June Class of 1925- Hazel Highfill, President Nora Juhlin, Sec. Treasurer Hallie Tober June Class of 1926- Jesse Ford Charles Watson June Class of 1927- Elizabeth Turpin Percy Riemer June Class of 1928- Roberta Allen Faculty- Miss Harris Mr. McCalmont Principal L. G. Osborn 64- -ee' our raw --L-1--let THE LATIN CLUB In December of 1923 a Latin Club was organized by the Latin classes and their teacher, Miss Connell. The purpose of the club is to gain fa- miliarity with the life, customs, and times of the early Latin people, and to study their influence upon modern times. It aims to relate Latin more fully to the practical and useful side of our lives. This club is an honorary society. Only those are eligible who are making an average of 80 or above in Latin, or who have had three or more semesters of Latin with an average of 80 or more. All members must have a passing average in all subjects. Meetings are held one evening each month during the first four months of each semester from 7:15 to 8:15. Two of these meetings are purely social in their nature and hold to a later hour. Within one week after a program the officers of the club appoint a committee to arrange the program for the following meeting. Members Marguerite Shook. ,.,..................... -- Kenneth Clark ............. Vera Raines .....,,...... ,,,.....r,.,,,.,. Stanley Tompach ,,..r....,....,,.,,.....,,.,,,. Edward Judd Lucille Hoekstra Delia Perry Edna Utt Leona Ringering Alfred Scott Eva Williams Madeline Tipton Mary Tuley Frances Fox Beulah Gentry Sarah Carmody Mae Sullivan David Kessinger Earl Rook Orangie Kiel Elizabeth Turpin Percy Riemer Velma Earl Arthur Martin Charlotte Riemer Nora J uhlin Lynn Baughman Faye Keltz David Maloney Donald Latowsky Eunice Gentry Enid Wilson Miss Connell, Sponsor --.-----------,.President Vice-President Secretary - .- ......,.. Treasurer Lucille Horton Donald Beach Harold Hindricks Margaret Kessinger Geraldine Murphy Audrey Mapes Thelma Strahan Albert Wininger Faye Tipton Roberta Allen Robert Allen Clark Judd John Maguranyi Cornelia Frye any Erhn ??l-He-+Pbmseiiw-- HOME ECONOMICS CLUB In December of the past semester a Home Economics Club was or- ganized by the Domestic Science Department and their teacher, Miss Darling. The purposes of the club are: to form a connecting link between the home and schoolg to train girls to be active and efficient leaders in home and community lifeg and to furnish an opportunity through organi- zation for social life. Meetings are held on Monday of every third week, one meeting a business meeting, followed by a program held just after school. The next is a social meeting, held in the evening from seven until nine o'clock. Any girl that is or has been enrolled in any form of Home Economics in our school is eligible to membership. At each meeting the president appoints a program committee, which has charge of the program. Some phase of Home Economics is taken as the subject for discussion. Great interest has been shown in the meetings and the membership is growing. Officers Katherine Beach ...........................,.. ...........,.,....r P resident Lillian Johnson ....c....,........,..,......,.....,.,......... Vice-President Fern Haller ............................ - ............ Secretary-Treasurer Christine Bender Mable Bender Emma Brockman Ruby Bender Blanche Cunningham Naomi Carstens Gertrude Doyle Velma Earl Dorothy Fox Frances Fox Hazel Highfill Fern Haller Lillian Johnson Miss Darling, Sponsor Esther Jones Gertrude Kistner Wilma Koehne Eva Mueller Nellie Oetken Delia Perry Edna Poag Evelyn Peters Virginia Poag Marion Patton Grace Trump Mildred Volz Mary Worth Dorothy Lasbury ..58- Dorothea McNally Vera Raines Susan Kehne Helen Wilson Mary Watson Eva Williams Bernice Martin Eleanor Juneau Mable Dossey Bernice Hale Ellenor Bacheldor Lorena Ford Mary Maloney ..+fz9n aim, fl-hu . l9g- Snrivtg FRESHMAN INITIATION After the excitement of the first week of school was over, the upper classes decided it was their duty to initiate the Freshmen girls. The senior girls took charge of this important affair, and the faculty women were invited to look on. It was staged one evening after school in the study hall. The girls were introduced to all the horrors that go with in- itiation. Although some were badly frightened and rather bashful, they entered into the spirit of the occasion and proved themselves to be real sports. A few days after the initiation of the girls, the boys decided it was their turn to welcome their new fellow-students. The old students know what Hobo Day means, and the Freshmen boys soon learned. All morn- ing they went bashfully about in their ragged garb, thinking likely that somehow they could pass the day. At noon, however, they were duly initiated. They proved to be as good sports as the girls, and the close of initiation day left everyone happy and friendly. THIRD ANNUAL FACULTY-BOARD BALL The Annual Faculty-Board Ball, given in the library of the school on the evening of September 16, was one of the early events of the year. On that evening the teachers forgot their dignity and indulged in a .frivolous pastime. The game cat and dog caused much merriment. Our teachers even played drop-the-handkerchief! All at the party worked hard to show that they were clever. Mr. Uline won a Wallace Nutting picture as a re- ward for his cleverness in a guessing contest, but the justice of the de- cision is questioned. The Faculty will not tell the outcome of the contests, but I shall print the program. which I chanced to see, for the benefit of the public. Grand March Everybody's Sweetheart, But Nobody's Gal ..,.. ,.....,.. F ox Trot Smilin' Thru .......,,...r,.,.,......r..,,....,.,.....,,,,,,......,.. ..,,,.,,,,,,.,,,,,r,r W altz Doodle-Doo-Doo ....,...,...........,..r....,....,..........,... .......,rr. W .... O ne Step Who Knows . .... ............. ........ H e sitation Waltz -+ ?l Uh, Erhn lgi- Just Fishin', That's All ....., v.Y.,A. F ox Trot What'll I Do! .................. ....., ,. W altz De Animals in De Ark ...... .... .., 0 ne Step Harmony Rag ...,.t....,....... I .......,.............,t.Y.............,.......ttA.t,tt......tt.Att One Step Home, Sweet Home ,.e..e,.,.eee..,....e................................e............ee..,.....eeee.e Waltz Music furnished by Mac Snooby's Orchestra PICNIC SUPPER The first social gathering of the 3' class was a picnic supper given at Rock Spring park Friday evening, September 26. Games were enjoyed, and everyone had a delightful time. 1.l. FRESHMAN WEINER ROAST The Freshman class, chaperoned by their sponsor, Miss Magill, cele- brated the close of September with a weiner roast. An enormous amount of buns, weiners, and marshmallows was consumed. Games and stories were the chief form of entertainment. Joe Perry was the prize story teller. 3 CIRCUS AND WILD WEST SHOW A Circus and Wild West Show were staged by the 3 class of the Wood River High School, Saturday evening, October 18, in the gym. This was the first performance of its kind ever held here, and it drew a large crowd. There were clowns, trapeze performers, tight rope walkers, snake charmers, bare-back riders, highly trained elephants, monkeys, camels, chariot races, and other acts that go with a big tent performance. There was a Wild West Show which showed the West as it was but is no more. The Iriquois, the Cherokees, and the Mingos went on a war path. Desperadoes flourished and held up the Overland Mail, and pioneers in covered wagons crossed the Western plains. A desperate bull fight was waged with the wildest kind of plunging, rearing bull. There were candy, popcorn, and hot-dogs to satisfy those who ans- wered the call and lure of the Sawdust Trail. - ah? Erhn HALLOWE'EN CLASS PARTY The night before Hallowe'en our president, Antionette Boschert, se- cured permission from the witches and goblins to have a Hallowe'en party and to walk the streets after nine o'clock without danger. Accordingly, on Hallowe'en night, the members of the 2 class came to the Domestic Art room of the high school, escorted by the invisible guards of the witches. Everyone came masked. One of the old aristocratic ladies from St. Louis society came in bor- rowed silks and satins. Accompanying her, was a woman, dressed in spotless white of some cheap material, so she would not outshine her haughty friend. Two sailor lads from the steamer, Mississippi, having received permission from their captain, came togged in dark blue trousers and middies. Following these, came a maiden clad in a short full skirt and tight blouse of bright orange material, with black cats dangling from her waist. She wore a large peaked hat, ornamented with an orange tas- sel. She was accompanied by an old negro mammy, who cast shy but proud glances at her bright new kerchief and skirt. With this queer but merry crowd came two who were not masked. They were Mr. and Mrs. Bell, the chaperons of this strange group of merry-makers. Games were played and songs sung, and at a late hour refreshments were served. Soon afterwards the guests started to depart for their homes. But while they had been having a good time inside, the two gob- lins who had been ordered to guard the building had fallen asleep, and while they were dreaming of the steaming porridge the Witch was cooking for them, two mischievous elves had barred both doors. Mr. Bell climbed out of a window in the Manual Training room and unbarred the doors. Then everyone departed for his home, and by the side of each one an in- visible goblin trotted. WEINER ROAST The 3 class had a Weiner roast Saturday evening, November 1, at Vaughn's Woods. The class had as their guest Miss Edna Robertson of Decatur, their class sponsor of last year. The Misses Mitchell and Harris chaperoned the party. - Uhr Erhn 163+-' JUNIOR CLASS PARTY The Junior class was formally entertained at the home of Mrs. Arbo- gast, Friday evening, November 8. Games were played, and at a late hour refreshments were served. SENIOR CLASS PARTY November 26, 1924, the 4' class held a class party in the sewing room. Contests and games were the diversions of the evening. The strength of the members of the class was tested by the throwing of a paper sack full of air. This was known as the shot put. Another contest was the yard dash, which consisted of a yard of string and a piece of candy. The broad grin contest was very entertaining. Four members of the class had grins three inches broad. A number of games were played including conse- quences and forfeits. Then last, but not least, refreshments were served. ALL SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PARTY The Social Committee of the School Relations Committee planned and carried out an all-school Christmas party on the afternoon of December 23. The seventh and eighth hour classes were dismissed for this occasion. A very pleasing program was given. This was followed by a visit from old St. Nick, who had just arrived with bags of toys and useful presents for the students and faculty. The prettily decorated Christmas tree made us feel that Christmas was really drawing near. After Santa and his assist- ants had distributed the gifts, ice cream lolly-pops were served. THE JUNIOR CLASS CHRISTMAS PARTY Christmas time is characterized by social spirit and good will, and the Junior class has both. With the aid of a special program committee, a very enjoyable party was given in the Domestic Science Room on the evening following December 23. After the games and refreshments, there fol- lowed an exchange of gifts. -72- -ogB:l E119 Erhn uEo- PIE SOCIAL The members of the 3 class conducted a pie social in the gymnasium on the evening of February 13. Pie eaters had ample chance of satisfying any degree of appetite. Every kind of pie was represented. The climax of the evening was reached when the Popular Lady contest was held. The prize was carried off by Melba Hoehn. SIX O'CLOCK DINNER One of the most enjoyable parties of the year was the senior class dinner, given in the Domestic Science room on Monday evening, February 9. The tables were arranged very artistically, carrying out the idea of the St. Valentine season. The delicious three course dinner, cooked by Miss Connell and the senior girls, was enjoyed by all. A very entertaining program followed. The class voted it one of the happiest social affairs of their high school days. DINNER T0 BOARD MEMBERS 1 On Wednesday evening, April 11, at 6:30, the members of the Board of Education and their wives enjoyed a dinner at the Community High School. The color scheme of yellow and white was carried out in the table decorations. Daffodils were used as a center piece. The menu was as follows : Fruit Cocktail Swiss Steak Carrots and Peas Glazed Sweet Potatoes Rolls Butter Pickles Olives Egg Salad Cheese Straws Ice Box Cake Candies Coffee Nuts The guests were President and Mrs. C. A. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tipton, Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Tuscher, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Parks, Mr. and Mrs. W. I. Jolly, and Principal and Mrs. L. G. Osborn. The dinner was served in the cafeteria of the high school, by the ad- vanced Domestic Science class. ...'13.. --vial- 'gjhp E1-hu lGi+- BASKET BALL SPREADS The School Spirit Committee of the Student Council is always on the job trying to promote a better school spirit among ourselves and with other schools. We have endeavored to give our basket ball team an op- portunity to get acquainted socially with its opponents. To accomplish this, several spreads were given the boys. These were informal little sup- pers, held in the cafeteria, which was decorated with the school colors of the visiting team. The piano was moved in, so that there was music in the air. The first team to be entertained was the Mascoutah squad and their coach. Sandwiches, pickles, and hot chocolate were served. Edwardsville was the next team invited to share a social hour with our team, the coaches, and the referee. Oyster soup, dill pickles, celery, and crackers made the very cold evening warm. Wood River's last home game was with Belleville. The Belleville squad, coach, and principal were asked to a get-to-gether meeting after the game. Talking and singing did not keep the boys from exhausting our supply of hot chocolate and doughnuts. The School Spirit Committee feels that there is a more friendly feel- ing between the schools, due to these little spreads DOMESTIC SCIENCE CLASS DINNERS During the month of April the girls of the advanced Domestic Science class have been giving a six o'clock dinner on Wednesday evenings. The girls take their turns filling the parts of hostess, cook, and waitress. Each hostess may invite two guests. FAREWELL DINNER T0 OWEN KISTNER The Junior 3 class entertained with a six o'clock dinner Friday evening, April 17, in honor of Owen Kistner, who will be unable to be in school the remainder of this semester. The Juniors will miss him very much. -14... -+ mm, Erhn - ALL - OF - A - SUDDEN - PEGGY Given By The January Class 1925 CAST The Hon. Millicent Keppel-The daughter of Lady Crackenthorp Fox Lady Crackenthorp eee4eeeeee.....eeeee.,..eeee - e,..eve,,eee.,............ 7 ..A,e.,.,.,. Beulah Gentry Major Archie Phipps-Lady Crackenthorp's brother ..,.eee,..,......eee Joe Powell The Hon. Jimmy Keppel-Youngest son of Lady Crackenthorp Oetting Jack Menzies ,.eeeee,..LAe.eee.v,e...,.,...,ee,,...,......e..f.....eeeeeeee.. .. ,........e, Harold Hendricks Anthony-Lord Crackenthorp--Eldest son of Lady Crackenthorp Judd Mrs. O'Mara-Widow of Prof. O'Mara, F. R. S .... ..........,......, s rCornelia Frye Peggy O'Mara-Daughter of Mrs. O'Mara .,.....,,.. ......... Doris Latowsky The Hon. Mrs. Colquhoun ...,....,..............,..... ........, G race Trump Parker-Butler at Hawkhurst ....,,...,...,., .,.,...,....,.,..,....s.,.....,..... Lucas-Manservant at Jimmy's flat ....,.,..... .......... B eaumont Parks SYNOPSIS - Peggy O'Mara is a young woman of frank independence, who doesn't in the least understand why she should be ruled or governed by anything else but her honest, wholesome impulses. She has a habit of plunging into the affairs at hand without counting consequences or cost to herself or others. Her mother, the widow O'Mara, a lively, if older, edition of her daughter, is set on a marriage between Peggy and Lord Anthony Crack- enthorp. Sir Anthony's relatives regard him as a good thing to keep in the family, they don't want to lose him, and Peggy doesn't choose to marry him. Instead, Peggy hatches a little plan of her own by which Sir Anthony shall be married to her mother. These two cross lines of action meet in the effort of the relatives to have Jimmy Keppel, Sir Anthony's young brother, dazzle Peggy on his own account, and Peggy's decision to feign an elopement with Jimmy to offset her mother's plan for her and Sir Anthony. Peggy and Jimmy fall in love with each other, and settle matters to their own and everybody's satisfaction at the fall of the cur- tain. -15- JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET June 7, 1924 On the evening of June 7, 1924, the Juniors gave a banquet compli- mentary to the Seniors and the faculty. The gymnasium had been in some magical way turned into one of Nature's own gardens. It was truly a bower of green branches, palms, ferns, and flowers. The senior class colors, purple and gold, were carried out in the table decorations, programs, and place cards. The table favors were sweet peas, the class flower. The tables were arranged in the form of an open rect- angle, inside of which was a small round table banked with roses and ferns. The following program was given, presided over by Lynn Burroughs, the toast master. PROGRAM Happy Greeting To All rrrr rr rrrrrcrrrr L ,lclrrcr L or L L Nellie Oetken To The Friends We Love f Esther Reike A Perfect Day'f L L, is rrlr Miss Darling That Old Gang of Mine , rrrl L or James Dooling In The Garden of My Heart rllrl rrrr L rrrrrr Mr. Osborn Vocal Solo lrlrrrrrl rrrrrrlr L rrr, L rrrrrr L L, L Nellie McCrelliS How Can I Leave Thee ? r , Mr. Fogler Tomorrow L or so Miss Hart Piano Solofr or or Nora Juhlin When June Comes Along r, rrrrr rrrr L Hazel Highfill Till We Meet Again? or or ororlr oooo L or lool L L Leslie Endicott -75.. fa 6 I .1135 1. N 2 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET January 12, 1925 On the evening of January 12, 1925, occurred the Junior's banquet to the Seniors and faculty. In contrast to the garden scene of the June banquet, the guests were ushered into the Palace of the Ice King. The Ice King, host of the occasion, stood in icy majesty in the center of the palace, and all around him was a wintry background. The warmth of long red candles on the tables lured the guests to their places. Little Jack Frost pelted all with snow balls from which dropped blazing red caps touched with silver. Then Beaumont Parks, toast master, introduced Alfred Scott, who greeted the guests with a warmth that almost melted the Ice King himself. PROGRAM 'Tis wise to talk with our past hours 1 1 1 Howard Oetting Wit is the load star of human thou5ht11 1 11 11 Mr. Bell Error is a hardy plant 1 1 1 11 11 Eva Williams Night shall be filled with music 11 1 Madeline Tipton Tomorrow, the rainbow's cup Miss Mitchell Yes or no 1 1 1 1 Aaron Brien Friends are each others mirrors 1 1 1 11 1 Mr. Osborn Imagination is the air of mind 1 1 1 1 1111 11 1 Beulah Gentry Variety is the spice of life 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1The Rest of the Faculty Every night they come with music Vera Raines and Marguerite Shook ,I . f gy f-,. -,' f ,X 9 if .ff - ' f ,2 ' , 2' If I-Ark f Q O SEPTEMBER School reopens. Every one wants to know what's new. The excitement is too much for the Freshmen. Seniors lose a classmate, Pauline Maxey. Pat Maguire visits school. Conflicts all settled. Every one ready to go to work. First Zoology hike. When is a bug not a bug? When it's a speciman. Accuracy of paper wad shooting found not to be seriously impaired by inaction over summer. Echo staff elected. Miss Connell elected sponsor. Freshmen girls initiated. Many class meetings. Seniors elect officers. Kid day for girls. Two weeks gone, only 38 left! Echo staff hold first meeting. Work begins. Hurrah for our annual! Many teachers sleepy. Annual Faculty-Board party last night. Every one happy. No school tomorrow. Mr. Fogler visits school. Welcome, come again. Tests have we with us always. Beulah Gentry joined the bobbed haired ranks. First game of class tournament. Seniors 9, Juniors 4, of course. 2 class party and 3' Weiner roast. Seniors select class rings. All agree. Jim Dooling is present today. OCTOBER Report cards. Many honorable students would like to turn forgers. Sun shines today. Everybody happy. Nothing else matters. Mr. Osborn issues Alien and Sedition act upon the cigarette. Several explosions in Chemistry. Vacation tomorrow. Teachers' Institute. We hope the teachers enjoy it as much as we do. Monday again. Every one ready to work. Seniors get their pictures. Nora and Frances go swimming in the canal. School orchestra organized. There's music in the air. Mildred Hancock visits school. Don't forget the 3 circus tomorrow. Busy week-end. The circus is a big success. Every one happy ex- cept Mr. Uline, who is minus his Ford. -73- 'fu --vZl Eh? Erhn - 21. Tickets for benefit show distributed. No, not for the Ford, for the annual. Mr. Uline's Ford came back. 22. Every one blue. An awful Chemistry exam. 23. Jim Dooling quits school. More test grades. 24. Pep meeting. First game with Highland. 27. Big show at Kil Kare for benefit of Echo. 28. Complimentary exchange day in Chemistry class. - 29. Report cards again. Why can't they let us alone? 30. Alfred Scott finally concludes in Chemistry that he is asking foolish questions. 31. Cheer leaders elected. Pep meetings begin. Come on, Wood River! NOVEMBER 3. Melvin Brummer admits in Cicero class that he can't make sense. 4. All teachers voted. We think they are old enough. 5. Pictures for Echo taken. Basket Ball practice put off. Mr. Uline due in Granite at 7 o'clock. Why, Mr. Uline? 6. Seniors sport new class rings. 7. Pep meeting. 10. Rain, rain, go away, Come again some other day. 11. Armistice day program. 12. Pauline Maxey visits school. An accident happens in cooking class. 13. Unlucky day. 14. Game with Mascoutah, our victory, 22-13. 17. Pep meeting at noon. 18. Earl Hooper came to school wearing a new shirt. 19. Mr. Uline informs one of the fair sex that he is a hard man to rush. Two days vacation. High School Conference. 24. Alfred Scott admits in Cicero class that he can not remember. How surprising! 25. Joint-General School Relations Committee organized. 26. Thanksgiving vacation starts. 4' class party a big success. DECEMBER 1. Hale Jones insists in History class that President Taylor died. Echo drive started. Echo tags are very attractive. 2. Some of the girls go out to dinner, but return late. What was the attraction? 3. Lynn Burroughs receives his weekly supply of Eagle Brand. Echo still driving with after-dinner speeches. 4. Russell Henson subscribes to the Echo. Five classes are 10079 in their subscriptions. 5. A parade in upper hall leading from Chemistry room to teachers' rest room. Ask Mac. 8. 4 class practicing the senior play. 9. Mr. Uline found a bottle on his desk. Hallie and Nellie plead inno- cent. I wonder who put it there? 10. Many seats changed in the assembly. 11. Fay McGibany wears a new diamond. C' 12. Game with Granite City. Many from here witness our victory. 15. McKendree Review wandering around school today. Why are some of the girls so interested? - any Etna Gi4-- 16. Miss Anderson is on the sick list. Game with Western. Home Economics Club hold their first meeting. . Elizabeth Parks visits school. 19. 4 final exams start. Good luck. 22. Frances Fox says she is satisfied with herself. 23. Every body is happy. School closes for the holidays. Merry Christ- mas to all! 17. 18 JANUARY 5. School reopened. Everyone happy and serious. 6. Jim Fosha knew his History. 7. Report cards again. 8. Who's who in the Shower Room Gang? 9. Juniors working hard for banquet. 10. Owing to the importance of the event we must put a calendar note in for today. Professors Osborn, Uline, and McCalmont helped wash dishes after feed for basket ball boys. 12. J unior-Senior Banquet. 13. Alton defeats our team by one point. 14. Hallie Tober says that Mr. McCalmont can't change his name with a license. 15. Beaumont and John entertain assembly with a vocal duet. 16. Edwardsville game. The oyster stew for the players is a success. 19. New seats in assembly. We need them. 20. The Senior class give All of a Sudden Peggy. It is a great success. 21. Finals begin. Enough said. 22. More finals. 23. Finals end at last. 26. Looks like spring, with all the new Freshmen. 27. Many confiicts. If we Seniors only were Freshmen. 28. Orchestra practice. 29. One Freshman thinks S. H. fstudy hallj means short-hand. 30. Pinkney Frye decided to come back to school. FEBRUARY 2. A new member is added to our Faculty. Welcome, Miss Buscher. 3. Last day of Grace. A 4. New rules to be observed in the study hall are read by Mr. Osborn. 5. Freshies given advice by upper classmen. 6. 3 class gives a pie social. 9. 4 class gives a six o'clock dinner. Good time? Ask someone who was there. 10. Eugene Crum sleeps during the first two periods. Ask him for par- ticulars. 11. Great laughter among the girls. It was a mystery. 12. A series of lectures begin in third hour study hall. 13. Game with Edwardsville. Unlucky ending. 16. Miss Hart is on the sick list. 17 . Played Alton. Of all sad words. 18. Hallie Tober is on the sick list. Miss Buscher is surprised at Jim. 19. Nora tells Mr. McCalmont that ammonia is odorless. No wonder, Nora has a cold. 20. Defeated Belleville. -g0- -- E119 Erhn lE- 23. Miss Buscher begins a series of afternoon teas with Freshmen as guests. A select few of the Seniors are invited. 24. Claudia Allen entertains. Latin Club initiated new members. 25. Report cards. Absence and no study makes the marks grow rounder. 26. Chauncey Voiles is Nora J uhlin's hero. 27. Jim Fosha contracts the mumps. MARCH 2. No excitement. Freshmen all busy studying. 3. Yes, it is nine o'clock. Here comes Wilma Moore. 4. Dot McNally and Marguerite Shook get a hair cut. Now they are exempt from buying a dog license. 5. Wood River Won first game of tournament. 6. Wood River loses to Belleville. 9. Wasn't it a shame? What? The tournament. 10. Tom Kienstra sporting a new sweater. 11. Virginia Bell and Ed Judd received an invitation to Miss Buscher's tea. 12. Three faculty members receive mysterious postal cards. 13. Dot McNally still able to be at school after all her troubles of yester- day. 16. Hallie Tober returns to school. Glad to see you back Hallie. 17. Freshies look very natural today, green being very proper. 18. All Seniors took Chemistry books home today. Exam tomorrow. 19. Miss Hart in English class, For tomorrow, read 'To a Mouse'. 20. Jim Fosha presents an excuse in English-torn trousers. Miss Hart wishes to frame the excuse. 23. Senior rings arrive. 24. Lost, my appetite. Nellie McCrellis. 25. Report cards tell Seniors fand othersj that it is time to go to work. 26. Nora J uhlin found to possess another art, that of writing love letters. Ask Lynn. 27. Cooking classes attend a demonstration at the Kil Kare. 30. Jim Fosha recited in American History. 31. Boys working hard on our track. APRIL 1. Civic classes had written lesson. Mr. Osborn and representatives of the Relations Committee visit the Granite City High School. 2. Mr. Uline goes home at noon to shave. Woman visitors at school today. 3. No school. Why don't they have teachers' institute more often? 6. Lois Roberts visits school. Same old Skinny, 7. The boys are busy practicing for track events. 8. Greg Mooney, Doris Latowsky, and Floyd Hill visit school. 9. Senior class choose Adam and Eva as their class play. 10. A new Page fence begins to make its appearance around our ath- letic field. Inter-Class tournament begins. 11. Inter-Class tournament continues. 14. Inter-Class tournament is completed. Two students go swimming. Water was fine. 24. Wood River plays Alton. The Echo goes to press. H31- Mix Our editors may dig and think 'Til their iinger tips are sore, But some poor sap-head's sure to say, I've heard that joke before. Jim Fosha fin gym dressing rooml: I can't get my locker shut. Freshie: Take your shoes out. Miss Connell: Take this sentence: 'Take the cow out of this lot.' What mood ff Vance H.: The cow. Mother: Jimmie where were you '? Jimmie: Playing ball. Mother: Didn't I tell you to beat the rug ? Jimmie: No, Ma, you told me to hang it on the line and beat it. Mrs. Murphy: When I looked out of the window I was glad to see you playing marbles with David Maloney. David M.: We wuzzn't playing marbles, ma. We just had a fight and I was helping him pick up his teeth. Mac: Kenneth, will you please put that stool down on the floor. A stool has four legs. Kenneth: Well, since you are always talking about Scotchmen be- ing so saving, I hated to wear out four legs at one time. So I sit on two at one time until they wear out, and then I use the other two. Claude Yeager: Why, I did not know you could sing so well, Elmer. Elmer Reed: Yes, I know that I ought to be with Caruso right now. Beaumont: When I sing, tears come into my eyes. What can I do? Fred Powell: Try putting cotton in your ears. -82- eaa'-6-. lT any llirhn - ----was Pearl: I've studied carbon dioxide for three days now. ' Ned: That's nothing, I've been breathing it for eighteen years. Mr. Uline: What is ratio ? Mary: Ratio is proportion. Mr. Uline: What is proportion ? Mary: Proportion is ratio. Mr. Uline: What are ratio and proportion? Mary: I can answer only one question at a time. A Freshman's Defense of Initiation The Freshman initiation is one of the best things of High School. In the first place, it gives the pupils good exercise. The showers are cool and refreshing. The slight strokes of a paddle toughens one's body and keeps it in physical fitness. One feels sore only about a week. After a pupil has stood upside down in a barrel, he never more becomes dizzy nor is troubled with headaches. After such an experience, anyone can stand on his head at any time with perfect ease. A Hard. Task The hardest work of a teacher is putting abstract ideas into a con- crete head. Percy Reimer: It's all over school. Charlotte: Oh, what ? Percy: The roof! Mr. Uline: Pm getting some rare work from the new freshmen. Mr. McCalmont: Rare ? Mr. Uline: Yes, not well done. Aaron Brien fstarting a fire in the school rangelz And still the signs around here say, 'No smoking in this building'. Marguerite Shook: Well, raise the window and we shall put it out. If a body see a body Flunking in a quiz, If a body help a body, Is it anybody's biz? Mr. Osborn Cseeing Doris and Earl in close conversation after school! : Have you your salutatory address completed yet? Doris: Nearly, Mr. Osborn, I have been working on it all afternoon and have just stopped for a breath of air. Mr. Osborn: A new name for you, Earl. Rock-a-bye Senior on the tree top, As long as you study the cradle will rock, But if you stop digging the cradle will fall, And down will come Senior, diploma, and all. -83- -w'g3ll' flfhp '-EEL-hu lBi- Louise Eckman: May I be excused? I don't feel well. Teacher: Where do you feel Worse ? Louise: In Chemistry. u Beaumont fdriving home from Alton in five minuteshz Say, Joe, the motor's knocking pretty badly. Joe: That's not the motor, itls my knees. Miss Hart: Tomorrow We will take Chaucer's life. Come prepared. When September comes it is the rule I think there is nothing as nice as school, But when I've gone a week or so I Wish I didn't have to go, By a month I think it's terrible, By Christmas just unbearable, And when Spring comes- Oh, mercy me! I'd sibi mortem consciscere. There's The Rub Mr. Osborn: Why, Eugene what made you take that chloroform? Didn't you know you might be in heaven by this time ? Eugene: Yes, yes, maybe. Mr. Osborn: Of course, maybe. Kenneth Clark: What Caesar text do you use, Arthur ? Arthur Martin: I'm using a Doggie fD'oogeJ now, but I'm going to trade it for a pony. Mr. Bell: How are you getting along since your wife has been visit- her mother? Mr. McCalmont: I've reached the highest point of efficiency. I can put my socks on from the other- end. Father fat supper tablej : Well, Charles, how did you get along at school today ? Charles: Dad, my physiology books say that conversation at meals should be of a pleasant character. Let's talk about something else. Miss Hart: Have you read all of Scott's novels ? Virginia Bell: Yes, ma'am all but one. Miss Hart: Which one ? Virginia Bell: His Emulsion, I've seen it advertised, but I could never find it. Nora: Did you see the snow flakes dancing ? Susan: Yes, they are practicing for the snow ball. v . A iai wh? Erhn n5g-- Frances Fox: Did you say you awoke one day and found yourself famous ? Mr. McCalmont: No, I didn't. I said I dreamed I was famous, and then I awoke. Grace, finishing her dinner, hash, looked up quaintly: Mother, she asked, what is hash when it's alive? Miss Buscher fafter reading list of names of people who had whis- pered too muchjz These pupils may come to my room to a tea-party after school. Raymond Coale: I'm afraid it will be a Boston tea party, tealessf' Ronald Blair ileaving Latin classjz I'm all off with Santa Claus. Ellenor B. Why, I've always thought he was a pretty good sort of fellow. Ronald: Well, I asked him for a pony and got a sled. Mrs. Brien: Aaron I'm discouraged trying to teach you etiquette. You never seem to remember. Aaron: I guess, mother, I'm better at learning forgetiquettef' In summer, spring, and also fall, I do not like to work at all, In winter as you may have guessed, My favorite indoor sport is rest. Not Faculty Miss Connell: Can anyone tell us another English word that comes from the Latin Facilis besides facile and facility ? Raymond Flinn: Faculty. David Kessinger: No, no, the faculty aren't easy. i A Sophomore's Prayer Now I lay me down to sleep, My Plane Geometry at my feet, If I should die before you do, Please see the Lord don't take it, too. Now bless you dear Freshmen, Let nothing you dismay, For some of us did look like you, When first we came this way. Seniors. If anyone has waited until the annual is published to give suggestions, just write them on a nice, white piece of theme paper, fold it, and place it carefully in the waste basket of Room 1. The Staff will then see that your suggestions are carried out. why 151-hu Gif-- Our Advertisers ,. -.1 Melling and Gaskins Printing Co. fPrinters of the 1925 Echob L. B. Kopp 1Photographer for the 1925 Echob Central Engraving Company CEngravers for the 1925 Echoj Alton Floral Co. Dr. S. H. Allen Alton Telegraph Alton Baking 8z Catering Co. Beall Tool Company King Carey, Plumbing Central Lumber Company James H. Chessen Elite Cafe First National Bank B. L. 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Wood River Journal Wood River Lumber 8a Supply Co. Wood River Motor Co. H. F. Yoder -37- Service Pius Staffs turn to us for advice in preparing fiweir Annuals, at fine beginning to work creating new and original mistakes are avoided close co-operation. a part of our service qua1ig7 engravings. S Compa Calumet Saint Louis, Missouri nb' '-Q... Congratulations and ood Wishes As a good neighbor should-and we hope to be a good neighbor always-we extend congratulations and good wishes to you, the students of the Wood River - East Alton Community High School. In the light of our experiences and in a most friendly way, we would point out to you now when you are leaving school to take up your life's work, that the measure of your success in the years to come will be limited only by the height of your ambition and your honest efforts to attain your goal. You can go as far and as high as you will. You can achieve fame and amass riches if you will or you can achieve success in a humbler way-the success that attends honest daily effort in the more humble walks of life. In any event, we wish for each of you, our young friends and neighbors, a life of service and usefulness to yourself and to those around you. We wish that you may ever be truly American men and women in all that title implies. Standard Gil Company Clndianal 910 S. Michigan Ave. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS --f'g9l Uh? E1-hu leie-- COURSES OF STUDY OF THE WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL Preparatory Course First Year Required- English, Algebra, Physiography and Physiology, Latin. Elective- No electives the first year. Second Year Required- English, Plane Geometry, Latin. Elective- Botany and Zoology, Manual Training or Domestic Art. Third Year Required- English, Latin or Adv. Algebra and Solid Geometry, Physics. Elective- Ancient and European History, Adv. Algebra and Solid Geom- etry, Manual Training or Domes- tic Science, Stenography and Typewriting. Fourth Year Required- English, American History and Civics. Elective- Chemistry, Bookkeeping, 'Com- mercial Geography and 'Eco- nomics. Finishing Course First Year Required- English, Algebra, Physiography and Physiology. Elective- Latin, Manual Training or Do- mestic Art. Second Year Required- English, Plane Geometry, Bot- any and Zoology. Elective- Latin, Manual Training or Do- mestic Science. Third Year Required- English, Physics. Elective- Ancient and European History, Adv. Algebra and Solid Geom- etry, Stenography and Type- writing. Fourth Year Required- English, American History and Civics. Elective- Chemistry, Bookkeeping, 'Com- mercial Geography and 'Eco- nomics. 'These subjects will only be offered in case there are at least five who wish to take them, and if in the judgment of the principal it is possible to handle the additional subjects with the teachers available. -90- Sam Katz M . Katz Maria Sigh, Svhnp Eahim' Erahg-tn-meat illllillinrrg One Price to All We Appreciate Your Trade Edwardsville Collinsville Whitelaw and Ferguson Ave., Wood River, Ill. Klng Carey James H. Chessen Plumbing and Heating Real Estate Insurance Phone 21-W. Wood River, Ill. Wood River, Illinois WHEN HUNGRY, THIRSTY, OR SOUR Drop in at The Elite Cafe Service and Quality is Our Motto -at-SJ ills- Uhr Erhn 0621+- HONOR ROLL OF THE HIGH SCHOOL September to April, 1924-1925 In order to win a place on the High Honor Roll for a month, a pupil must carry four subjects with a grade of 90, or above, in each. To win a place on the Honor Roll , a pupil must carry four subjects with a grade of 85. or above, in each. High Honor Roll Mo. Mo. Mo. Roberta Allen .,,..,...,e. 1 Eunice Gentry cccoc,.,,.oc Lynn Baughman .o.e.ve 5 Orangie Keil o....c .- .... . Kenneth Clark oe....,..... 1 Donald Latowsky v...., Gertrude Doyle.. ..,cceo 2 Erwin Malson o,o,coccccor 1 Mo. Elmer Reed .o,oo...eeeeeooo 1 Mo. Roberta Allen ,.......ccco 2 Claudia Allen ....,..,oc,co 5 Joe Brien e,.,,.,c,,...,,,., 1.1 Lynn Burroughs ,...oo,e 2 Lynn Baughman ..,, --.2 Nellie Booth 7eeeo,eoo1,,.. 1 Donald Beach ..,. J. eic.ei -2 Andrew Baker ......,,.... 1 Christine Bender ,coc.i 5 Antoinette Boschert 1 Kenneth Clark ,.,... .. Pearl Cochran o.,l.oocc... 5 Eugene Crum .oi,.,i,.,.. 3 Ida Downer ...,..i..L.,.L.e 3 Gertrude Doyle iioi,...ii 3 Winnie Eades ....v., .... 3 1' January Class Harold Mayfield ,w... C11 Honor Roll Eunice Gentry ,.,.o.,, .. Beulah Gentry ccc,,,...lo. Lucille Hoekstra iio. Hazel Highflll .........,., Edward J udd. ...oi..v.ii,o Orangie Kell.. ....,..iio.., 3 Margaret Kessinger-,7 David Kessingerrrr .,.. -1 Donald Latowskyrrmcrl Dorothy Landrerr Verlan Matthews i,.,,. 4 Nellie Miller ,,,.cococcc, . Arthur Martin ,... . ..,.... 1 Florence Obermiller,,2 Evabell Phillips ..,..,lsr, 2 Leona Ringering ss,.... 5 Leona Ringeringr- 2 Dorothy Tidd s,s,. Faye Tipton ssss .r,.. Thelma Strahanr Marguerite Shook Mae Sullivan rr.... A Alfred Scotts rrrrr,.. Floyd Schilling rrr. Hallie Tober rrr, r.r.r Mary Tuley r,r. C, rrr, 1 Stanley Tompach Faye Tipton. ..,..... Madeline Tipton, Elizabeth Turpin Dorothy Tidd,.,.,.-1 Eva Williamsu-, . Goldie Weber r.r.rr,rr Enid Wilsons rrrrr,.rr Norval Wilson ..,r, Dorothy Fox .,r,,r,,,rr,.. 5 Percy Riemer ,,...,..,,,, 3 Albert Winingerrrr Josephine Frenzrr .,rrrr 5 Vera Raines ..,........,.r 1 William Zonnebelt r.,. 6 Jesse Ford .............. . .... 2 1' January Class Mo. Mo. Mo. Sylvia Schwartz rrrr.rrr 2 Harold Mayfield ,....... 1 Claude Yeager ....,. Grace Stoneham, ,,.,,r, 1 Elmer Reed .......,.... 1,1 -92- To Provide Proper INSURANCE COVERAGE and Pay Your Claim Promptly Is the IDEAL to be Desired of an INSURANCE AGENCY Our Reputation is Being Built on These Accomplishments Let Us Demonstrate Grossheim Insurance Agency 201 East Broadway, ALTON, ILL. Bell 14. A. H. BEISER, Wood River Central Lumber and A Bottle of Milk i' a Hardware Co Bottle of Health Everything To Build Anything Walnut Grove Dairy For the 68 West Ferguson Avenue Wood River, Ill. BEST MILK C. F. PENNINGt Prop. Phone 3 Penning Garage Auto Accessories, Repairing and Battery Station FORD AND CHEVROLET PARTS New Location Whitelaw and Lorena Wood River, Illinois fm ll-Z one Erhn llts-t-as Modern Fiction Visitor at school fpointing to Lynn Baughman and Donald Latowskyj : Who are those two bright, happy, little boys ? Senior: Oh, they are our 'Innocents Abroad'. Miss Magill: How far does light penetrate the ocean ? Raymond Anthony: A hundred spasms. William Zonnebelt: Yes, Ned, Mr. Kopp sent your picture to the retoucher to have that scratch on your knee remedied. Ned Halloran fthoughtfullyj : I wonder if the retoucher could comb my hair. A Prayer To Say Before A Test Now I lay me down to rest, Before I take that awful test, If I should die before I wake, Oh! man! no test to take. Miss Mitchell: Girls in frail health should take a tramp through the fields every day. Grace Trump: But what if the tramp objects ? Russell Henson Cin English classy: Which is correct Miss Hart, I am going on a ski-ing party, or she-ing party ? Miss Hart: Either. Russell: I am going on a she-ing party to-night. Miss Stupp: Why did Hannibal cross the Alps? John Stoneham: Why, I didn't know he'd gone: when did he start ? Mr. McCalmont: Sparking is always a waste of energy. Dorothy: Have you read 'Freckles'? Nellie Mc.: What ? Dorothy: Have you read 'Freckles'? Nellie Mc.: No, mine are brown. Kenneth Clark: Caesar isn't hard. It's the Latin. Aaron: My, this collar button in the back of my neck hurts my carbuncle. Melvin: Put it in your shirt then. Metta Tittle: What did I make in my test ? Miss Magill: Mistakes J. Kocher H. Kocher Kochers' Garage Automobile Repairing of All Kinds Corner of Whitelaw and Edwardsville Road Phone 195-W. WOOD RIVER, ILL. f KRUGERS' Barber Shop Q Hot and Cold Baths VELVET ICE CREAM Quality Bakery Products Phone 50 108 Main Street Alton, Illinois East Alton, Illinois The Yoder Stores Better Service and Higher Quality Groceries and Meats Dry Goods and Notions Phones: 134 - 268 EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS rack Chev A32 4 O1-VSV' I ,. Muff w 1--1-1 r- -1 -5--rv--v---1 Trout's Community Store THE HOUSE OF QUALITY Meats, Groceries, and Notions Phone 19 WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS Altnn Zlilnral Gln. Fine Cut Flowers of All Kinds lirinrvzz Qlnnfvrtinnerg in Season. Manufacturers and Dealers in Greeting Cards for all Occasions Fme Candles and Ice Cream. I Special Attention given to Orders sent by wire anywhere through , , i , Parties and Soclals the Florist Telegraph Delivery. I . Phone 204 Leo F Wzllzs Princess Confectionery, Wood River, 111. Our Representative in Wood River Illinois Power 8z Light Corporation Light, Heat, and Power Electrical Appliances l:lol::l 115 East Ferguson Avenue WOOD RIVER. ILL- '--f?3n Eh? 'Edin lc3iof My Doom To-day is Friday, thirteenth, And all our poems are due, But I know nothing to write, So I am feeling blue. I thought of every subject From an elephant to a bee, But I cannot make a headway In starting a poem, you see. Was in a very deep study, I walked up and down the hallg At last I came to the conclusion That my doom had come, 'twas all. S. C. Delayed-Somewhat The clock said eight, and alas her fate! What kept him? Why was he late? She paced the floor in anger and fury. At nine he came, alas, the date. In anger she raved and tore her hair Be calm don't rave,-ah-so! A tire was flat, and the gas was low Now the bus's goin' fine, 1et's go! W E. . March Winds March winds, are you calling All the robins far and near? Are you saying, Winter's going Spring will soon be here? Oh, do you whisper to the rose That blossoms in bright array Telling all the world That winter's going far away? W. M. Miss Connell Cdictating Latinb: Slave, where is thy pony ? Dorothy Fox fslightly frightenedj: It's in my desk, but honest I wasn't using it. Jo Frenz: , What are you scratching your head for ? Joe Powell: Because no one else knows where it itches. Easy Miss Stupp: Name the seasons. Chrlstlnez Pepper, salt, vinegar, and mustard. -QS- R. L. ROTHLEY We carry a complete line of Dry Goods, Phoenix and Everwear Hosiery, Beacon and Peters Shoes, Automobile Overalls, Tom Sawyer Wash Suits, etc. We Give Eagle Stamps Whitelaw and Ferguson A Kodak Lets you keep the fun you have in pictures. Autographic Kodaks at 956.50 up. Brownies at 32.00 up. RATZ 8z RIGG The Rexall Store O'NEIL'S The Store of Dependable Merchandise H-i'.:E Third and Ferguson Ave. Wood River, Ill. Kopp 8: Maul Groceries, Meats, and Vegetables Phone 69 77 Ferguson Avenue Wood River, Illinois --+:2al ?,- any team Z ic-sf.-1+ A Fact Kenneth Clark: Mac, I've got a theory that the ring around Saturn is made of ice cream cones, and nobody can prove that I am wrong: there fore I'm right. Edward Judd: Mac, I've got a theory that Kenneth has no brains, and nobody can prove that I'm wrong: therefore I'm right. Mac.: That isn't a theory, that is a fact. One night as I lay thinking Of the pleasant days of yore, I heard a swishing, swashing, Just outside my bedroom door. Up the hall, a funny clicking, And some shuffling on the floor: 'Twas my sister in galoshes- Only that and nothing more. Correct Mr. Osborn: Do you know why you fiunked ? Nellie: I haven't an idea. Mr. Osborn: Right Injustice Two girls who had been whispering were told that they must stay after school and write their names five hundred times. One of them began to watch the other unhappily. Why don't you write, Ina ? asked the teacher. Ina burst into tears. Tisn't fair ! she said between sobs. Her name is Edna Utt, and mine's Inavontella Tregof' History Mrs. Calvert: Your answer reminds me of Quebec. Naomi: How come ? Mrs. Calvert: It is built on a bluff. Mabel and Bob Mabel had her hair cut. Bob got sore. Now Mabel doesn't like her Bob any more. A Worthy Cause Donald: Will you please contribute something towards buying Joe Perry a rattle? Lynn: Why, I thought Joe had a good one. Donald: Yes, but he had to give it to David Maloney. ..100.. e GREETINGS FROM C. J. JACOBY 8z COMPANY Complete House Furnishers ALTON AND WOOD RIVER ...qv-Qfjgqn... Branch Houses: Bunker Hill J erseyville Gillespie 522552111 Sunil Qllnthw Famous for Comfort-Style and Enduring Good Looks. Fine Tailoring Keeps Them Looking New, and Forever Sets Them Apart From Ordinary Clothes. n u Sesscls The Men 's Best Store Alton J erseyville - Eh? Erhn 1ggh- Caesar's Ghost QTime-12 o'clock midnight. Place-Brutus' bedroomj Brutus: Whew, I'm sweating all over. Ever since I struck Caesar with my sword his ghost has been after me. This is the sixth time tonight already. CDozes off to sleep and dreams! Miss Viginti: Have you et tu Brute ? Brutus: Get away from here Caesar. Oh, I beg your pardon Miss Viginti, I thought you were Caesar's ghost. Miss Viginti: The rest of the boarders ate long ago. Harry: How would you like to have a pet monkey? Mary: Oh, this is so sudden. William Willie: How many zeros have I today ? Miss Magillz Two. William: If I had two more I'd have enough to make a wagon. Little spots of knowledge, Little puffs of wit Make the simple Freshmen Think the Seniors it. Chester had a little horse, It's head was wise as Caesar, And everywhere that Chester went, This pony went to please him. It followed him to class one day, Which was against the rule. Miss Connell took it by the ear And turned it out of school. Now Chester roams disconsolate, Heart broken and alone, And says, If you've a pony, dear, Just keep it safe at home. David Kessinger: Why, this test is like eating pie. Miss Magill: From the looks of your paper, I should say the pie was not very good. Hazel: You remind me of Venus de Milo. Aaron: But I have arms. Hazel: Oh! HAVE you? i Miss Stupp: James, get your feet out of the window, or I'll have to count you absent. 102 muah lliuer llumhvr 8: Smpplg Gln. T7ze Yard of Satisied Customersu .Iohnson's Wood Dyes and Varnishes Valspar Enamels Acme Quality Paints Phelan-Faust Paints Val E Reis Jos. H. Reis Phone 166 Wood River, Illinois Courteous, Convenient, Prompt Service Proved Safety for Your Funds Hlfiwt illatiuual muah HOME OF SAVINGS WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS The Bank With The Clock National Bank Protection -wg9a any Erhn ncg3i+-- Leonard Howe: How long could I exist without brains ? Mac: That remains to be seen. Dorothy Williams: Did you see me at the show? Nina Murphy: No, but I heard you ! Miss Hart: What is anatomy, Sylvia ? Sylvia: Isn't that something about the stars ? He gallantly escorted her to the table. May I sit on your right hand ? he asked. No, she replied, I have to eat with it. You had better take a chair. Fatherly Advice Yes, my boy, think of the mighty oak. It was once a nut like you. Of all sad words of tongue or pen The saddest are: I've flunked again. Proper Recitation Rise slowly or remain seated, leisurely remove a large piece of Wrig- ley's from the mouth, put hands in pockets, then mumble, I don't know. Student: I think I'll drop this course. I've got all the fundamentals. Teacher: Yes, you've got all the fun, but not all da mentalsf' Derivation Freshman: From English fresh, raw: new. Sophomore: From English soft and more. Junior: From English June, one who looks forward to June. Senior: One who has seen, hence, a wise person. Miss Hart Cln English classlz What do we mean by the word brawl? Chas. Thomae: Well, if you were to get drunk and get into a fight- . Miss Hart Cinterruptingl: Please don't use the second person, Charles. Henson: I have a chance for the track team. Johnnie: Why! Are they going to raffle it off ? Mac: The pressure on bodies at rest is called force. Give me an example. Owen: The police force. 104 Redman Grocery Company Everything in Fresh and Cured Meats Staple and Fancy Groceries Fruits and Vegetables Phone 121 East Alton, Illinois Adolph F. Kiessling B- L- Gillian Prescription Dru ggist Meats, Groceries, Toilet Articles Staple and Fancy Kodaks and Films We Appreciate Your Patronage Phone 347-W. 327 Smith Avenue EAST ALTON, ILL. East Alton, Illinois Books Magazines Stationery Cigars Cigarettes F. M. SANDERS Ice Cream Sodas, Sundaes, Malted Milk and Specials. Complete Soda Fountain Service. Ifghest Quality Chocolates in Boxes or in Bulk. The Only Place in East Alton Especially Equipped for Soda Fountain and Confectionery Trade is At SA NDERS' -il ah? Erhn 024-- Book Reports Some folks may like book reports, But they put me all out of sorts, When I try about the 6th or 7th time, To get the book that's been assigned, And still I get the answer, meek, It'l1 be back in another week. I begin to lose my mind, And then another book I find. But when I get the book half read, And begin to think it's not so dead, The teacher says with a smile, I think we'll mark that one off for awhile, My teacher I love about that time With a love that is sublime. E. U. The Tadpole The tadpole sat and wagged his tail Until his tail did leave, And now he sits all day and wails, Because his tail did leave. Now he a great big frog became And therefore no little tail has he, So, he turns around and round to find, Where his little tail can be. E. P. ..T Just a Stone I'm just a little rolling stone, I've traveled low and high, I've withstood the many knocks of life, My end is drawing nigh. I've been a large and mighty stone But time a story tells, I know a time is drawing near When I shall cease to dwell. But I'm still a happy stone, For there is a place I know Where hand outs grow on bushes, Where all good stones will go. Ned. Scientific Miss Mitchell tin zoology laboratoryl: What insect lives on the least food ? Eunice Rieke: The moth, it eats holes. 106 ' Service Service to iyour fellow-men is the keynote to success in business and life. We enjoy the patronage of a large percentage of our neigh- bors, because of the service we have rendered. We are in business to make money, and know the best way to do it is to give the greatest possible returns for the investments of our customers, which we con- stantly endeavor to do. Any suggestion that will help will be gladly received. Your Patronage Appreciated Phone 70 Kienstra Bros. Fuel 8: Supply Co. READY MIXED CONCRETE CONCRETE BLOCKS Compliments lnternational Shoe Company Hartford, Illinois f 1 L N 1 L E Q i L .. , .,. ,.W, -..,.-xg. T. S. Hendricks Drug Store Dependable Prescription Service New Sanitary Electrically Refrigerated Soda Fountain Special Certified Ice Cream in Brick or Bulk Delivered at Any Time-Try Us and See Special prices to Lodges, Churches, Schools, Parties, and Picnics Busy Bee and Johnstons Chocolates Ansco and Eastmans Cameras and Films Agents for YOUNG FLORAL CO. Motor Delivery Service-No Extra Charge Phone 143 11 Ferguson Ave. Wood River, Ill. C0mP'ime 'S I'larrod's Garage c. A. JAMES M PLUMBING GAS, OILS HEATING AUTO REPAIRS ELECTRIC FIXTURES 5:23:12 l Appreciate Your Patronage 243 Sixth Phone 371-W Phone 212-R Wood River, Ill. Wood River, 1lliI10iS Plant Phone 303-R. Res. Phone 197-R i Wood River Bottling Works CHERRY BLOSSOM HOWDY 425 First Street Wood River, Illinois -kg: - Eh? Ethn Spring The buds are bursting their little coats, The farmer is sowing his wheat and oatsg The bluebird is building his nest again Choosing a place safe from wind and rain. The green sprouts push their way thru the earth, Filling the children with joy and mirthg Meanwhile robin sings his song of cheer, Cheerup! Cheerup! the spring is here. M. T. Life When you are tired and weary And everything seems dark and dreary, Why not then with a smile Make life around you well worth While? If you ever get in trouble Make it vanish like a bubble, Why not then in life Banish all the struggles of strife? M. S. The Track Meet The animals of the forest held a track-meet To see, of the group, who could best use his feet. The snail started out at a time-killing paceg The deer flew by and threw dirt in his face. But the old snail won for he did not stop, While the deer hesitated some green leaves to crop Now this is the point where this attempt ceases. If not, my brain will be falling to pieces. E. C. I saw a cow slip through the fence, A horse fly in the store, I saw a board walk up the street, A stone step by the door, I saw a mill race up the road, A morning break the gloomy I saw a night fall on the lawn, A clock run in the roomg I saw a peanut stand up high, A sardine box in town 3 I saw a bed spring at the gate, An ink stand on the ground. 110 ner?- Edw. Watson Emmet Howard Watson-Howard Agency Insurance of Every Kind Service That Satisfies 7 Ferguson Avenue Phone 199 Wood River, Illinois Wood River Hardware Standard Garage ' The Quality Store General Hardware Willard Batteries House and Automobile Paint Red Crown Gas Polarine Oils Garden Tools Garden Seeds Electric Washers Auto Repairing All Merchandise Strictly Guaranteed 200 West Ferguson Avenue, Phone 59 We Deliver E. H' PREUSSER, Prop. WOOD RIVER. ILLINOIS Yards: Edwardsville, Staunton, Benld, Wood River, and Granite City STOLZE LUMBER COMPANY DISTRIBUTORS OF Superior Building Products All Millwork Done In Our Own Mill at Edwardsville If You Are Thinking of Building Select Your Home from One of Our Three Plan Books Phone 203 Wood River, Illinois C- --og9 Elhp Erhn n2-- Miss Hart: What is the derivation of the word lunatic? Charlotte: Luna, the moon, and-er-attic, the upper story. You seniors aren't what you used to be. How's that ? You were Juniors last year, weren't you ? Lorena: Owen hadn't the face to kiss me. Berniece: I suppose you hadn't the cheek to tempt him. Spring! Spring has come! Spring has come! In a trailing robe of green Bringing birds and the flowers, Bringing sunshine and the showers. Spring has come! Spring has come! With cloudless skies of crystal blue. The robins and jays sing gayly, And children romp and play daily. Spring has come! Spring has come! And soon summer will follow. And I'll stroll amid the flowers, And Search for fairy bowers. W. E. Tommy: Did your watch stop last night when you dropped it on the floor ? Hooper: Sure, do you think it would go through ? Miss Stupp: Tell me a few of the most important things existing today which did not exist a hundred years ago. Eva Williams: We. Earl E.: What holds the moon in the sky? Raymond F.: I don't know. Earl: The moonbeams of course. Miss Connell: Tell me the dative of donumf' Grace Stoneham: Don' know. Miss Connell: Correct for once. Walter Schuette: Heard you were out riding last night. Have a good time ? Paul Albers: I'll tell the world! A rattling good time! Walter Schuette: Whose Ford was it? 112 COMPLI MENTS BEALL TOOL COMPANY Manufacturers of Heavy Hammers, Track Tools, Bars, Picks, Mattocks, Gruli Hoes, Anvil Tools, Etc. EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS SALES SERVICE Jones-Hale Auto Company For Economical Transportation Chevrolet Repairs and ACCCSSSOFICS Phone 128 EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS --ia Eh? ifrhn -'UEQM If your shoes squeak, don't let that worry you. Shakespeare says that everyone ought to have music in his soul. Miss Harris: Are you sure this is an original composition ? Gertrude Doyle: Yes, but you may possibly come across one or two words out of the dictionary. Owen Kistner: Do you wish some real school news? Tudie Beach: Yes, what IS it ? Owen: I have a new Ford. It's a Lorena. Miss Buscher: I wish you wouldn't whistle at your work. Clyde Searcy: I wasn't working, only whistling. Jesse Ford: Mac, we want a whistle to put on the tube of this boiler. Mac: Put Kenneth on it. Stockings? said the saleslady, yes, Miss, what number do you wear ? Tud1e: Why, two of course. Ode To Miss Buscher As you have heard before We have a new teacher whom we adore. She treats us all so nice, When she's around it seems like paradise. She entertains every evening Until it's time for her to be leaving, With tea parties most gay: Because, says she, 'Tis the only way To make the children work instead of play. E. U. Joe: Your head reminds me of a dollar. Charles: How's that ? Joe: One bone. Laverne: I'm going to have a radio set. Margaret: No, you're not. I don't want to have our house overrun with those radio bugs I've been reading about. Miss Magillz That's the third time you have looked at Troy's paper. William Willie: I know, but he doesn't write plainly. A Sophomore, seeing something green, Thought it was a Freshman class, But when he nearer to it drew, Alas, 'twas but a looking glass. -114- J. L. Carter L. T. Carter Wood River Motor Company, Inc. Authorized Dealers The Universal Car New and Used Cars Phone 305 Wood River, Illinois The Home of Low Prices Furniture, Stoves, Rugs, Linoleum, Window Shades Buy them here and Save the Difference Special attention given to newlyweds. We furnish everything- even the marriage license. CJ ack Morton, Marriage License Clerkj National House Furnishing Co. Wood River, Illinois Quality Service MADISON COUNTY DAIRY CO. Phone 300 East Alton, Illinois 'Y LEE C. VINEYARD, DRUGGIST Prescriptions Accurately Compounded De Luxe Ice Cream Fountain Service Kodaks and Films Phone 127 Smith Ave., and St. Louis Road East Alton, Ill STOCKER PLUMBING AND HEATING C0. Plumbing, Steam. Vapor and Hot Water Heating Furnace, Guttering, and Spout- ing and Sheet Metal Work Red Star Stoves 68 Lorena Avenue, WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS Keep the Memories of your School Days Alive with Pictures made by Kopp Studio We Make School Annuals a Specialty Seventh and Henry Sts., Alton, Illinois Hale Lumber 8z Hardware Co. DEVOE PAINT Everything to Build Anything Phone 174 East Alton, Illinois -k6l any Erhn lqgg +- INITIATIVE The World bestows its big prizes, both in money and honors, for but one thing. And that is Initiative. What is Initiative? I'll tell you. It is doing the right thing without being told. But next to doing the thing without being told is to do it when you are told once. That is to say, carry the Message to Garcia: those who can carry a message get high honors, but their pay is not always in proportion. Next there are those who never do a thing until they are told twiceg such get no honors and small pay. Next there are those who do the right thing only when necessity kicks them from behind, and these get indifference instead of honors, and a pittance for pay. This kind spends most of its time polishing a bench with a hard- luck story. Then, still lower down in the scale than this, we have the fellow who will not do the right thing even when someone goes along to show him how and stays to see that he does itg he is always out of a job, and receives the contempt which he deserves, unless he happens to have a rich Pa, in which case, Destiny patiently awaits around the corner with a stuffed club. To which class do you belong? -Elbert Hubbard. . In days to come, O reader mine, When you these pages turn, and look, And scan each page and line Of this, your own year book, When gladsome days here spent are o'er, May happy memories be thine When you recall those scenes of yore- Those days of auld lang syne. -118- Melling 8.1, Gaskins Printing Co. When Quality Counts We Get The Work 112 W. Broadway, - Alton, Illinois A. B. C. BAKERY ALTON, ------ ILLINOIS ' American Maid Bread Tip Top Bread Certified Golden Rod Ice Cream any Erhn ' Zifhat GDIII Kang nf illlinv M 'MQUWZWV-Mfg ,,z:,.,.H wt, 5Ej 7.7, my ' . f y,.D14'l'7fl Zhi' 1 f fjfua-f,z,Q.S ' ,-f911JwfUQl'L'-71eQ'l'e -u 1 PARK AVENUE GROCERY MRS. NELLIE ANDERSON. Prop. Groceries, Meats, Fruits, and Vegetables Phone 351-R Park Avenue Wood River, lllinois WOOD RlVER'S BIGGER AND BETTER STORE O. F. Nagel 8: Company Dry Goods, Notions, Clothing, Hats, Shoes Furnishings It's No Trouble to Show Goods 12-16 Ferguson Avenue Wood River, Illinois Wood River Journal Wood River's Own Newspaper Commercial Printing A Specialty fjwvigwfw f gf Mk-wk MMM! W Cf W W E if by swf 15152132 MWJJLLNI JZLMMZ' nf HH. eg' UVLHJV VXW ' Zlvuzyfayv 1, - J ILLINOIS COLLEGE FOUNDED 1829 JACKSONVILLE. ILLINOIS One of the strongest and best Colleges in the Middle West. Beautiful campus of 20 acres including fine athletic field. Co-educational Cost moderate. Freshman Class limited to 150. DEPARTMENTS : College, A.B., A.M. Expression Conservatory of Music, B.M. For Catalog Address, C. H. Rammelkamp, President E. E. MUELLER Groceries, Meats, Fruits and Vegetables ?!l1i?Ii15 Phone 262 709 Madison Ave. WOOD RIVER, ILLINOIS Eugene H. Jasper, D. C., Ph. C. CHIROPRACTOR 3-YEAR PALMER GRADUATE NEUROCALOMETER SERVICE Phone 308 451 Ferguson Ave., Wood River, Ill. Giehl Printing Co. Commercial Printing Phone 137-W. DR. S. 1-1. ALLEN DENTIST Odd Fellows' Building Ofhce Hours: 9 to 125 1:30 to 7 Phones: Res. 350-Wg Office 369-R. Dr. W. G. Tonkinson DENTAL suRcEoN Phone 47 Burnett Bldg., Ferguson 8: Whitelaw ALTON EVENING TELEGRAPH Over 10,000 Daily Circulation Most Read Paper In the Wood River District ---esvmg-+ i any iErhn Im-- Efhat 69121 Gang nf illlinr QAM QM? '25 f i Marky fghiiy, M, f-M4 ,!ir.,,1Q,.r ,,f ' Q ffQ5g?M'0w jj, fm 6wfQ1,.,ALf ffQff'4 ZZ-1,4 ,P CV-e!Q,,,.,, J. B. VAN PRETERS 8: SON Dealers in OVERLAND AUTOMOBILES Tires and Accessories Insurance and Real Estate Wood River 131, Garage Wood River 232-W, Residence EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS ANIMUNITION Western Cartridge Company EAST ALTON, ILLINOIS We, the Wood River-East Alton Community High School, thank you, the business men, for your co-operation with us in the production of our annual of 1925. We hope that the patrons of our school will show their appreciation by patronizing you. ff ' 'V f'i 'Lf' Ghent Qblh Gang nf illlinv In Conclusion We Thank You You members of the staff who have worked so willingly and faithfully. You students who have labored with such hearty cooperation with the staff. You alumni whose letters brought evidence of your hearty support. You business men who have backed us with your interest and cooperation. You teachers who have given help and encouragement, especially Miss Stupp, Mr. McCalmont, and Mr. Osborn. 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