East Leyden High School - Eagle Yearbook (Franklin Park, IL)

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Page Fifteen Qractuate Jingles Kenny Alpers hates to go; He says he loves his dear school so. Dan says he would like to stay, Because some football he would play. Verna says she’s glad she’s done; Now, then, she can have some fun. Gertie hates to leave our school; She wants to keep the Golden Rule. Jewell says she would like to stay, But that she must be on her way. Lucille s ays that she’ll be glad, But methinks she’ll oe kind of sad. Bennett says he’d like to shout; He surely will when he gets out. Rich says nothing; that’s the best; S'pose he figures on a rest. Mary says she’s done her do; Now she’s happy that she’s through. Katherine and Maxine don’t care If from our school they’ll get the air. Liz and Jo are glad they’re through; But now they won’t know what to do. Kirk says that his heart will break When his diploma he must take. Ray his getting out does shirk; He’s scared he’ll have to go to work. Phyllis does no credits lack, Still she says she would come back. Julia and Dorothy just sit and smile; They know they’ll be out in a while. Naoma and Margaret don’t seem to care; Here’s hoping that they get somewhere. Joe and Edmund seem quite gay, Because quite near is their big day. Esther and Floramond seem quite blue, They hate to leave their school so true. Harry and Loyd try not to sigh; They’ll be all right by and by. Louise and Ruth, just full of knowledge. Hate to leave to ente«r college. Helen says she won’t be mad. That she really will be glad. Wilbert’s attitude is fine. Fine is good, it rhymes with rhyme. Wayne would like to stick around, But a new job must be found. Last, but not least come Benny and Will, The rest all talked so they’ll keep still. And now that this great work is done Rememoer it was all in fun. Ray Kohn COMMENCEMENT Commencement exercises for the class of 1931 were held on Wednesday, June 10, when William Rainey Bennett of Elgin delivered the commencement address on the subject “The Man Who Can.” Mr. Bennett is the assistant editor of “The Platform World,’ a standard monthly far public speakers. He is a member of the International Lyceum Chautaqua Association. Music was furnished by the orchestra and glee club. PROPHECY (Continued from Page Fourteen) truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Esther: I do. Judge: What is your business? Esther: Well, I’m just a home girl. Judge: Great! You’ll complete the jury. Now we will proceed with the case. Gertrude: Y-your honor, w-wha-what is the case? Judge: Uh, uh, I’ll be gosh-hanged! I believe I went and forgot the case!! Josephine Riehi.

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Fuyt Fourteen Prophecy Scene:—Court room m Chicago Probate Court. Time:—June 10, 1941. Occasion:—Selection of a jurv. Characters:—Judge Siebold, Prosecuting Attorney Loyd Reiss, Council for the Defense Harry Streetz, and applicants for the jury. Judge Wilbur Siebold: We are about to select a jury for a decision, either for or against Leverne Kirkpatrick, the lady's man, on charge of assault and battery of Master English. The jury will now be chosen. Shall we proceed? Prosecuting Attorney Reiss: Dun’t e. k! Rush the “biz,” Pm stepping out with a keen jane. None other than Philomena Lescher, our social butterfly, in person. Judge Siebold: “That’s that. Kenneth Al-pers, please take the stand. Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Kenneth Alpers: I do. Judge: Your profession is—? Kenneth: A chemist. Judge: Good, hold down a seat in the jury box. (Margaret Sonnenberg, as my secreta y, you must take notes.) Mary Fenton, take the stand, please. Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Mary: And how! What’s on your mind, Wil? Attorney Harry Streetz: As attorney for the defense, I protest against too much familiarity. I demand her rejection. Maiy: But, your honor, I’m the press correspondent! Judge: What does that make me? You’re rejected. Raymond Kohn. Mr. Raymond Kohn to the stand. Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you Gcd? Raymond: I do. Judge: What is your occupation? Raymond: Bbblblaa bbblablaa olah. Judge: What?!! Don’t talk so blamed fast! Raymond: I said, I-am-a-distinguished-poet-in-America. Judge: All right sit down next to Mr. Alpers. Next tryout for the jury, Richasxl Feeney. What are you? Richard: Irish. Judge: Not nationality! The profession, what’s the profession? Richard: Oh! I’m a gigolo in the Granada Cafe. Judge: You’ll do. Take a seat in the jury. Next. Julia Mariani. What’s your business? Julia: My business is not your business. Judge: Don’t get wise, Cleopatra. Answer. Julia: Sure thing, big boy, I'm a cabaret dancer. Judge: Okay, sit down in the box with the men—oh, don’t be oashful! Mr. Bennett Dolan to the stand. Bennett: You bet! I’m a ditch-digger for the Public Service Company. My hair’s auburn, green eyes, height 5 feet 11 inches, complexion medium, freckles obvious. Anvthing else? Judge: Aw right, Brilliant! Won’t do. You’re too smart. Wilbert Rath, next. You are—? Wilbert: An architect. I did most of the planning for the largest buildings for the World’s Fair. Judge: Be seated with the jury. Miss Jewell Bunnell to the stand. Do you swear to tell the truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God? Jewell: I do. Judge: Your occupation? Jewell: School teacher—English teacher in a high school. Judge: You’ll do . Dan Atherlon to the stand. What do you do to keep alive ? Dan: I am chief executive of the bachelor girls’ sewing circle. Judge: I’m sorry, but I have no iue for you. Next Benny Woitkewicz. What are you? Benny: I’m a track athlete, but I lost my speed pushng a baby buggy ten hours a day. Judge: You’ie one of the men we want. Be seated. Gertiude Broker. What do you do? Gertrude: 1 am the personal maid of the First Lady of the Land, the former Lucille Chapp, now' wife of Edmund Smith, our President. Judge: Miss Broker, take a seat with the jury. Helen Rhue to the stand. You look as if you take to wings. Helen: 1 do, I’m an aviatrix. Judge: Well, well. You’ll make a good listener. You may oe a spectator. Ruth Schuppeit: Oh, Will, when can I come to the stand, huh? Aw, lemme come now; won-cha, please, judgie? Judge: Listen, young ledy, keep cool. This is no place foi hot mamas. Don’t annoy me! Shoo! Naoma Taylor. What’s your business? Naoma: Woman politician. Want to hear the latest dope on politics? I can give you any----- Judge: Heavens, no! Sit with the juliy. Louise Rowe. Your profession? Louise: Nurse. Judge: Sorry; next, Elizabeth Riehl. You are—? Elizabeth: Saxaphonist in the “Old Maids' Band.’’ Judge: Whoops, m’dear! You may also bo a spectator. Maxine Harriss to the stand. Your occupation ? Maxine: Commercial artist. Judge: That’s interesting. Take a seat next to Miss Taylor. Veina Boesenberg. What are you? Verna: Matron of Police in the County Jail. Judge: Holy Cats! Can’t use you! Wayne Rodgeus to the stand. Your profession? Wayne: A doctor. Judge: Okay, with the jury. Floramond Zol-la. What are you? Floramond: Telephone operator. Judge: Nope. Next, Kathryn Fox to the stand. Your occupation? Kathryn: Organist in the Cologne Cathedral. Judge: Won’t do. You’re likely to have unwanted influence on the others with your beauty. Joseph Matumo. Ocupation? Joseph: 1 run an elevator in Marshall Field’s. Judge: Well, keep on running it. Dorothy Jenkinson. What do you do? Dorothy: I’m a beauty specialist. Judge: Oh, you are? When will you manicure my nails for me—or, perhaps, set my hair? (dismisses her with an impatient wave of the hand.) Josephine Riehl, take the stand. What is your profession? Josephine: An actress. I wae on the legitimate stage tw’o years, and now I am with a moving picture concern, your honor. Judge: We’re just a bit wary of actresses here, so I’m afraid we can’t use you. Esther Wolske to the stand. Do you swear to tell the (Continued on Page Fifteen)

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Page Sixteen Junior Class History (Left RijrhU Bottom Row: I'harlos llcrzborg, Fred Korosy, John Ramis. Alex Zukowski. William Kiley. Byron Good, Emil (Vlestlni. Seeond Row: Dorothy Lh’ Kipp. Anna Brotlkorh. Muriel Taylor. ( oriielius O'Grady. »' illiam 1 »olan»i re. Nathan Turner, Irvin Sherry. Blanche Mahler. Anna Wealer, Evelyn (fieri .. Third Row: Audrey Klliuau. Eleanor Larsen. Sylvia Norton. Evelyn lM .pt r. Nona Robertson. Virginia Berg. Eleanor Jenson, Florence Rodgers, Evelyn Fitzgerald, Dorothy BIttol, Mary Leavitt, Miss Lowe (adviser!. Top Row: Stanley Boyle. James Kinsey. Verner Sengcr. Joseph Castle.. Cark Metz. Irvin Cimoc-howski. Gilbert Ourada. James Eel. William Reckers, Leonard McKay, John Speeht. Miss Miller, (adviser). In the fall of 28 the present junior class assembled at Leyden to begin its long hard journey. At its first meeting this group boasted the largest freshman class yet in the history of Leyden—eighty thiee. That number has now dwindled to aoout forty. During the last school year the class lost many; including Max Luber, Henry Schmidt, George Neuzil, Virginia Henry, Ruth Keonig, Bernice Wallin. Gudrun Jensen, Ethel Blume, Edward Meyer, Eva Lourie, Adeline Boldt, La Verne Lukner, John Redding, Herman Roth-felder, and George Biadof. The gain in members was few: Wilbur Patzer, James Kinsey, John Speeht, and Leonard McKay. The juniors are proud of their leaders. William Riley is president of the class, Irvin Cimo-chowski, vice president, and Fred Korosy, sec-retary-treasurer. Cornelius O’Grady and Blanche Mahler were the class representatives in the Student Council. Miss Lowe and Mr. Stark have successfully guided the class for three years. The juniors have played a brg part in the music department. Practically all were enrolled in glee club, band, or onchestra. There were a few boys who were interested in jazz. Charles Herzberg won second place in the solo contest at Morton High School. This afforded him the opportunity to journey to Champaign to participate there. Many students w'ere interested in journalism. Sixteen were members of the Maroon and White staff. Friday, November 7 was the junior play night. It was a big success. By taking part in “A Lucky Break” the students were eligible for membership in the Dramatic Club. All were enthusiastic members and proud possessors of the club pin. The proceeds of the play we:e used entertaining the seniors at the Junior-Senior prom on Monday, June 1. Juniors were generally leaders on the honor loll. Practically every five weeks period found the class in the lead. Two members were on it throughout the entire year, Blanche Mahler and Evelyn Draper. Many junior boys will be found in the squad lists of the various sports. Thus we find that the junior class plays a part in Leyden’s activities. We are striving to creditably fill the places of those who have gone before us and we have every hope of succeeding. We are now ready for our final step— our senior year.