Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1930 volume:

Volume I (Si'iinu'tmmt Hi-alimpa PUBLISHED BY f L jj| ffll Vile: rrr THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1929-1930 OF gsf GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL GEORGETOWN, ILL. Number 1 ( HI: graduating class of 1930 decided that they would publish a magazine this year instead of the usual Swastika. For Jive years in succession the seniors have published a year book that has given much pleasure to its many readers. Rut “variety is the spice of life” and that has been the aim of the seniors this year, to offer something a little different. Since so much depends on the attitude that our readers take toward this publication, we sincerely hope that they will cooperate in making it a success. cCofie Stuff Editor-in-C hi ee EDITORS William Moore Make-up-Editor Ruby Ramsey Literary Editor Mary Powell Ci.ass Editor Mildred Alabaugh Humor Editor Sports Editor Ci.ub Editor Advertising Mgr Circulation Mgr Adviser Margaret Chapman ASSISTANTS Elmer Learnard Edith Haworth Alice Lacey Theodore Elliott Clara Zielinski Mildred Wells Wayne Henry Homer Flora Lucile Hinton Nelle Haney TYPISTS Flossie Carrington Margaret Richards Faye One This Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 Vour School MARY POWELL A ND did you never stop to think— When all of Youth is passed and done-Your school may mean a thousand things From all fair things beneath the sun? A comrade’s laugh that, all the years, Will live within your heart— A dower, a book, A smiling look Obscured by drifting tears, A word, dropped from wise lips, that came When days were full and sweet— A long-loved step that echoes yet In some forgotten street. And you will think in quiet hours As dim years softly run Of timeless things your school once meant When Time had just begun. 1929-1930 The Georgetown Hi-Times Georgetown Enjoys a Successful Year New Gym and Champion Football Team Play Great Part in School Activities With a new gymnasium adequate for all athletic needs a n d three n c w class-rooms, to relieve the crowding of the past years, Georgetown high school opened in the fall of 1929 with every prospect for a successful year. This prospect has been fulfilled in almost every department of the school’s work. In the Vermilion County Basketball tournament, the teams from the southern halt of the County decided, in our new gym, the two teams which should represent them in the finals. First honors were gained by the 1929 football team, captained by Halary Sawicki, which proved too much for any of its opponents, though some very good teams were encountered. One of the best games of the season was the game played on the local field Thanksgiving day between the home team and Georgetown’s ancient rival. Westville. Out of the games played last fall Georgetown did not lose one and only twice was the team scored on. Under the excellent coaching of Mr. Murphy, the poultry team and dairy team of the Agriculture department, did very good work and received honors for this work in the State and National judging contests. At the National show a dramatic team, composed of Ag. boys and coached by Mr. Murphy and Miss Mack, took first place in a nationwide dramatic contest. Watches were received as rewards. Mr. Black, superintendent, has given his services to Georgetown high school for ten years. He has helped make this school rank as one of the best in Eastern Illinois. Georgetown is fortunate in having three teachers of the faculty with their Master degree. It seems unusual that a school of this size should have such a strong teaching lorce. An interesting feature of the year’s program was the Senior Show-off, which broke away from the old established custom of having a carnival. Although, quite a lot of work was saved the high lJa( c Three school construction crew by this change, much more work was done by the seniors than before as much practice was necessary for perfection. The Show-Off, as a substitute, proved quite a success which in turn, will aid in the production of this magazine. Incidentally, this magazine is a substitute for the annual, or Swastika, of former years. Something different from the general trend of amusement was offered for approval by the juniors in their play for this year, “Captain Applejack.” This production not only gave the audience an idea of restless youth surrounded by wealth, but also took them to sea and gave them a reproduction of the older days when pirates were numerous and mutinies frequent. 'Phe success of the play not only speaks well for the junior class, but also adds another scalp to the belt of Miss Mack. The Purple and White put out by the junior class again won a certificate of Distinguished Rating by the Illinois State High School Press Association for 1929. This is the highest honor that is given to any high school newspaper in Illinois. The paper was well balanced both in length of articles and headlines. It was also interesting, giving all the class news, activities, sports, pictures of important things, bits of humor. This made the sixtli time in succession that the paper has received this honor. The Swastika, 1929 annual, won honors at the same convention. Georgetown offers no course in journalism. yet the students put out publications which rank among the best. The commercial teams in 1929, in the district contest won all the contests in which they were entered. These were beginning and advanced typing, bookkeeping, and shorthand. By winning in the district they were entitled to enter the state contest held at Bloomington. Although they did not take any prizes there, they did receive honorable mention. This was the first time Georgetown ever entered a commercial contest. The teams will enter again in 1930. The district meet will be held at Georgetown, the sectional at Urbana, and the state at Bloomington. There are good prospects for this year’s teams. WARD N. BLACK Superintendent op Citt School . Principal op H;gm School GEORGETOWN'S NEW BUILDING AND GYMNASIUM Tin : Georgetown Hi-Timks 1929-1930 MARGARET RICHARDS ©NACELLE MOOOY WILUAM MOORE MARK MILLER Senior Class OF 1930 NELLIE PORTER EDITH THORNTON MILDRED WELLS FLOSSIE CARRINGTON NEUE HANEY ALICE M. LACEY IVAN WILLIAMS MARY ALICE SANDUSKY THEODORE ELLIOTT LETHA WILSON MARY R OMANTDS PAUL OALYEN RUBY RAMSEY STEVE J GHANTOS PAUUNE R .E ELMER LEARNARD ( J ORTY-ONli seniors will graduate from George-town high school in June, 1930, providing— well—finish it up for yourself. The class has shown some spectacular dashes on the honor roll as well as on the track and grid; and up and down the scale. It will leave high school with as honorable a record as any previous class can boast. Though none of the four years back of this class has been lacking in interest and pep, this last year has been especially a red-letter one for the members of the class of 1930. In the way of innovations the class gave the student body as well as the townspeople a surprise by presenting an all-class program. This “show-off” proved very successful as a money making scheme in addition to displaying the varied talents of the class—from singing and dancing to acting. Even the doughty captain descended to the triviality of dancing. For his outstanding work on the gridiron and his place on the county all-star team, Larry Sawicki deserves a shining place in the annals of his class. Excellent sportsmanship was shown by Theodore Elliott, who won the sportsmanship trophy. Ivan Williams, Wayne Henry, and Homer Morris also are outstanding for their wonderful playing on the team. William Moore, Mildred Alabaugh, Flossie Carrington. Mildred Wells, Ruby Ramsey, and a few others have “done themselves proud” in their solo flights on the typewriter keys. Page Four 1029 1930 Thk Georgetown Hi-Timks OOE MAHONEY PONALO GRUBB HELEN NIZIOLKIEWICZ MARY POWELL MILDRED ALABAUGn LUCILE HINTON ROBERT CHAPMAN EDITH HAWORTH DWIGHT REED MARbARET CHAPMAN HALARY SAW 1CKI OLIVE LANCASTER. HOMER FLORA CLARA ZIELINSKI WAYNE HENRY NAOMi COLVIN HOMER MORRIS O change the trend of things, the seniors decided to publish a magazine as their year-book instead of the annual. This proved to be less expensive and yet provided the same information. Later the class plans to present the annual play. As they have some excellent talent this will be up to the high standard set by the plays in the past. Many members of the class have already made plans for working upon graduating. Mary Powell and Mary Alice Sandusky have an inspiration to teach; Alice Lacey, too, has ideas to that effect and is going to Normal. Among those who expect to go to school are Mary Powell, and Larrv Sawicki. Bernice Houghton found at the end of last year that she only needed two more credits to graduate, so she has spent this year at Eureka college, where she has completed the work necessary for high school graduation and at the same time done a year’s college work. Naomi Colvin, Helen Lewman, Nelle Haney and Onabelle Moody are going into nurses’ training. Mildred Ala-baugh is going to travel westward to California and then enter business school. Clara Zielinski will probably enter business school, too. All in all it’s a line class and one which Georgetown high school may well he proud to send forth into the world. Page Five ThR Gkorgktown Hi-Times 1929-1930 Who’s Who in {he Senior CLASS OFFICERS First Semester Second Semester William Moore..........President...........Joe Mahoney Mark Miller .......Vice-President.........Donald Grubb Margaret Richards...Sec.-Treasurer..Helen Niziolkiewicz Onabclle Moody..Chairman Social Comm.......Mary Powell BOYS’ ATHLETICS Football Halary Sawicki, Captain, “G” Ivan Williams, “G Ted Elliott, Trophy, “G” Wayne Henry, G” Homer Morris, “G” Paul Galycn, Trainer Basketball Homer Morris HONOR ROLL Ruby Ramsey William Moore Mary Powell Mildred Alabaugh Flossie Carrington Mary Chantos Edith Haworth Lucile Hinton GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Basketball Ruby Ramsey, Contain Mary Powell Mildred Wells Clara Zielinski, “G” Edith Haworth Helen Niziolkiewicz, “G” CHEER LEADERS Onabelle Moody Howard Emory GIRLS’ CHORUSES Semi-Chorus Edith Haworth Helen Niziolkiewicz Mary Powell Ruby Ramsey Glee Club Margaret Chapman Mary Chantos Onabelle Moody Mildred Wells ROYS’ GLEE CLUB Robert Chapman Howard Emory Wayne Henry Joe Mahoney Homer Morris Halary Sawicki PUBLIC SPEAKING CLUB OFFICERS Literary Club Ag. Club Mary Powell...........-...President.........Elmer Learnard Helen Niziolkiewicz Vice-President....................Paul Galyen Ruby Ramsey.........Secretary-Treasurer.......Harmon Stark Girls' Club French Club Onabelle Moody, President Homer Flora, Vice-President F. L. If. Club Mark Miller, President Mary Powell Mildred Wells BOYS ON AG. TEAMS Elmer Learnard Joe Mahoney Paul Galyen Harmon Stark Robert Chapman BASKETBALL QUEEN Helen Niziolkiewicz Bookkeeping Flossie Carrington Mary Alice Sandusky 1930 COMMERCIAL TEAMS Advanced Typing Clara Zielinski Ruby Ramsey William Moore Mildred Wells Flossie Carrington, Alternate 80-word Shorthand William Moore Clara Zielinski Mary Chantos Edith Thornton, Alternate lOO-tcord Shorthand Mildred Alabaugh Ruby Ramsey Edith Thornton Margaret Richards, Alternate Page Six 1929-1930 The Georgetown Hi-Times A COLLABORATOR Prize Winning Story by LUCY DIETKUS “Tarnie Conor asks for a good comic,” was the headline to the advertisement. It proceeded as follows: “Tarnie Conor extends a challenge to all cartoonists to participate in the contest which he is sponsoring for the purpose of finding a cartoon that will please him. Any one succeeding in doing this will be welcomed as a collaborator with the eminent cartoonist who features ‘Whimsies of Life' daily in thousands of newspapers.” Tarnie Conor read the ad again although he had read it three times before in previous papers. The wrinkles of his cynical smile deepened as he rose with his usual deliberateness and walked to the window. He had always led a lonely life. Fifteen years ago he had started the cartoonist’s work. He wondered now as he had often wondered before why he hadn’t quit it long ago. But no—it afforded his cynical nature a grim sort of joy to portray life’s ups and downs. He exulted in his feeling of superiority as he thought of the pleasure the people derived in scanning his comic. He smiled again as he thought of the many replies he had received to the ad and that he had rejected. The door-bell rang and almost instantly the door opened. A very stout man bustled in without the least bit of ceremony. “Hullo, Tarn!” his booming voice filled the spacious studio. “You look like the last rose of summer—a trifle thorny!” “Here’s a young man’s cartoon work,” Parker Trent continued as he dexterously flung a package on the table. “It’s your only Iiojk . Tarn,” he added with an amused laugh, and the breezy visitor made a speedy exit. Tarn resented Parker’s irritating geniality and stood smarting under its sarcasm for some fifteen minutes. Then he advanced slowly to the table and with an idle curiosity proceeded to unwrap the package. He jerked up with amazement as he gazed down at the contents. For a moment Tarn was nonplussed. Then with a lunge he made for the phone. “The Preston Herald—Get the editor!” he barked into the mouthpiece. In a few minutes he heard Parker’s amused voice, “Hello, Tarn!—Well—” “Where in the devil did you get those drawings?” Tarn demanded curtly. “Don’t get kiddish, Tarn!” came back a matter-of-fact voice. “You know perfectly well where I got them. They’re your first comic strips. The ones you made for our paper when you started the racket fifteen years back.” “Well,”—Tarn’s voice began to lose its impatience. “Look them over, you darn fool,” Parker returned half-angrily. “That’s the kind of comic strip you should be making: something a little mushy, like ‘Violet Kay’ and the rest that you have there. I tell you, Tarn,” his voice had lowered a scale, “you’re giving us your ‘Whimsies of Life’ too straight. ‘Violet Ray’ is your collaborator. Use it, man!” And with a chuckle Parker Trent hung up. Page Seven T11K G KORCKTOW N 111 -TIM KS 1929-1930 Georgetown Finishes 1929 Season Undefeated Place Claim for Eastern Illinois Championship Georgetown's 1929 Footkam. Squad Georgetown's football career for 1929 came to an end as usual on Thanksgiving day. Westville, Georgetown’s ancient enemy, furnished the opposition on Georgetown’s held. As the end of the game came, even-one from Georgetown was Idled with pride. Georgetown had accomplished two great tilings; first, they had defeated Westville, but a still greater triumph, they had as good a claim as any other team in the state to the Eastern Illinois Championship. Sawicki, chosen by Rocky Wolfe as an All-State back, led this fighting combination to rank among the best teams in the state. The 1929 line was a line that every coach is always wishing for. There was Haney, All-County center; Crum, All-County guard; Stropus, a boy playing his second year of football who had won his letter as a freshman; Elliott, All-County tackle; Stasa-vich, All-County tackle on the second team; Henry, end of the second team of the All-County, and Morris, a triple letter man in football who played the other end. In the backfield were four stars in the person of Sawicki, Snook, Warren, and Williams. They were all a coach could ask for. Hut the sad part of it is all but Snook are lost to next year’s team. Georgetown went through the entire season with only fourteen points scored against them. Even these points were made after the first team had l een taken out. Attica made seven points and Villa Grove made the same amount. As the first game of the season, Sidell was played at Sided. Sided always gives Georgetown a good game, though there is keen rivalry and Sided upsets Georgetown once in a while. We consider Sided as one of our very best friends. Before the Bridge| ort game it was found that thev didn’t like to 1929 Schedule Sept. 21—Sided 20-0 Sept. 28— Bridgeport 25-0 Oct. 4— lasonville 27-0 Oct. 12--Bicknell 41-0 44 -7 Nov. 11—Hoopeston 20-0 Nov. If)—Villa Grove 33-7 Nov. 28—Westville 13-0 give Georgetown a game for they knew that they were going to have a good team and they wished to play only the schools that could boast of a good team. They had a good team but they were not in Georgetown’s class as the score of 25-0 showed. Jasonville, for many years one of the best teams in Indiana, was Georgetown’s next victim. The first half went scoreless but Georgetown came back the last half to push ahead by a score of 27-0. Bicknell, where they boasted of a winning team and also a heavy team, proved to be no match for the boys from Georgetown. The final score was 41-0. Georgetown journeyed to Attica. After running up a sale score the first team was taken out. Attica was the first team to score on Georgetown. They scored seven points. The final score was 44-7. Paxton was schedulel after the football season was wed under way. Georgetown’s hard fighting team had an easy day of it, as the score of 38-0 indicated. On Armistice day, Georgetown took on Hoopes-ton. The game was played on the Purple’s own fighting grounds. Hoopeston had beaten Westville earlier in the season and they came down determined to win over Georgetown. It was a hard earned victory of 20-0 for Georgetown. Vida Grove came to Georgetown with a string of victories oyer some of the strongest teams in Illinois. The game was harder fought than the score 33-7 indicated. Vida Grove was the second and last team to score on Georgetown. The Thanksgiving date was open until late in the season although negotiations were under way ad year for a game with Westville. This was finally a go and Georgetown and Westville locked horns at Georgetown. During the first half Page Eight 1929-1930 Tiik Georoktown 11 i-Times both teams played great football with no score at the halfway period. Early in the second half Sawicki grabbed a questionable pass and ran 74 yards for the first score. Snook went over in the fourth quarter for the second touchdown of the day. Captain Sawicki Made All-State Team Halary Sawicki, captain of the only undefeated and untied football team in the history of Georgetown high school, leaves a vacancy on the team to be filled by another worthy player. Larry has made a record for himself as being the best ball carrier and gaining the most yardage at every attempt ever seen in this high school. He was a capable leader and captain of an unconquerable team which met strong teams and many difficulties. After finishing his third year of football, he was chosen on the All-County team and also was placed on the third All-State team. Another year of hard practice, training and playing made it possible for him to make the All-State football team. Theodore Elliot, Winner of Sportsmanship Trophy By a committee of representatives from each class, three members of the faculty and three fans, Theodore Elliot w a s chosen to receive the Sportsmanship trophy this year. Elliot played a whale of a game at tackle, and he was a conscientious trainer, which accounts for his four letters in football. Last year was the first time the trophy was given. This idea proved successful and was again put into effect this year. The winner of this medal is certainly a worthy and needed member of the team because he abided by the exact requirements in regularity of practice and training. Good sportsmanship was shown toward the coach, opposing teams, officials, and fellow players. In a hard game of football it is difficult to display all these qualities; you must keep your mouth shut and fight hard. THEODORE ELLIOT Winner of Sportsmanship Trophy HALARY SAWICKI 1929 Footoall Captain ano Ai i State Back Second Team Men Show Good Prospects for Next Year Five games were played by the second team this year. The purpose was mainly to give the members of the team some valuable experience. Of these five games two were played at home and the others away. Catlin played one at Georgetown and another at Catlin while Indianola furnished the opposition for two other games. The last game of the season was played against Westville at night. Some of the fourteen men who did not make the first team this year but furnished a good second team will be seen in the regular line-up next year. These men, Arthur Gorman, Russell Byerley, Cara-dine Neubert, Bernard Thompson, Alvin Testa, Felix Lewandowski, John Testa, Andrew McNeese, Arthur Klink, Paul Klink, Richard Debarba, John Stimac, Robert Lewman, and Herschel Hughes did not win GY' after completing the 1929-30 football season, but will be a valuable asset to the team next year. Mr. Burch, who has always taken an interest in the athletics, was regularly employed this year as assistant coach. He had the second team under his especial care. He also did some important work in scouting. Donald Haney Chosen by “G” Men for 1930 Captain Haney, “G man for three years and All-County center, was elected captain of the 1930 football team. He is a willing worker and an excellent player. His ability on managing leaves ■ no doubt that he will be of great service to his team as a leader. DONALD HANEY 1930 Football Captain kell, Velikis. Stasavich, Six G men played their last game for Georgetown high school against YVest-ville last Thanksgiving day. Their passing will be a great loss to the team, but well trained and efficient men are prepared to step into their places. With the help of Crum, Snook, Mas-Hubbard and several second team players Haney should lead a dangerous team next year. I'ayc Nine THE GEORGETOW N III-TI MES 1929-1930 Coach Gives Estimate of “G” Men’s Ability HALARY SaWICKI Captain Back An outstanding player during his four years in high school. He was chosen on the All-State team. We hope to see him on an A 11 -American team within the next four years. Donald Haney Captain-elect Center The center position has become one of the most important on a team 'I' h e offense depends on accurate passing and on defense the center has become a free lance, using his best judgment to analyze the opponents’ attack and then get in front of it. This position, therefore. demands someone with judgment, skill and courage. Therefore again, you see why Haney has been an outstanding star at this position. Ivan Williams, back. Clarence Stasavicii “Clem” Tackle One good tackle makes one-half a football team. Two good ones make a football team. That is providing they add fractions the way they used to do it. The opposing team would try Elliot’s side, then Clem’s. This was like jumping out of the frying pan into the tire, or running away from a lion to fight a tiger. The result was that opposing teams became downcast and the boys took advantage of them and scored a few tone h do wns for t h e m s e 1 ves and that’s the story of how Little Red Riding Hood escaped the wolf. Homer Morris, end. Being in need of ends, we took a fine all around back, plus a fine all around boy and made a fine all around end out of him. l-OOTBALL “G” MEN OF 1929 FIRST ROW: Wayne Henry, Robert Warren, Larry Sawieki. captain; Donald Haney, Theodore Elliott, Kenneth Crum. SECOND ROW: Joseph Gorman. Frank Androwsky, Walter Velikis, Lyle Erickson. Elmo Snook, Ivan Williams. THIRD ROW: Therle Hubbard. Frank Masked, Clarence Stasavich, Mr. Swcclcy, coach; Homer Morris, Tony Stropus. Developed into a fine safety man and a sure handler of punts. Small, light, but tough enough to be able to go through the season without missing a minute. Theodore Elliot, “Ted,” tackle. Very difficult for opponents to find any place to go on his side of the line. Having tried under, over, around, and through they generally quit. Ted did the kicking for the team. Not to the referee but after touchdowns and when they had to punt, etc. 11 is punts averaged about 50 yards with a sore toe and 110 yards without. Robert Warren, back. A back that developed into a fine all around performer. He proved the theory that you don’t have to weigh two hundred to be a good football player. What it takes is some brains and lots of perseverance. Wayne Henry, end. The speed king of the squad. Flayed a good game at end and for extra exercise went into the backfield to help them out. He is the original of the story, “Here he comes and there he goes.” Theri.E Hubbard, center. This boy is preparing to take his place in the regular lineup with a little more experience. He wants to play and that’s the kind of a boy we like to have in there. Kenneth Crum, guard. A hard, fast-charging lineman who works on the theory that if you get them before they start, they’ll never get anywhere. He blocked a punt in nearly every game played. He’ll be a tough nut to crack bv 1930. Elmo Snook, back. Fast, shifty, heavy. He has the natural ability that should make him one of the best of high school backs. A good passer and tackier. All he needs is a dash of self-confidence to make him a great all around football player. Joe Andruski, end. A hard worker. Will develop into a fine end, because he has the necessary spirit. Tony Stropus, guard. A fine guard who puts all he has into every game. He will become one of the best linesmen to be produced at Georgetown high. Walter Velikis, “Fat,” guard. A hard worker whose motto is, “Never irive an inch.” Joe Gorman, back. Another of the light backs whose motto is, “H you have only 125 pounds, but ’em with all of it.” Frank Maskel, guard. 'Phis boy is built close to the ground, has speed, once he can take it. Look out for him next vear. Payc Ten I 29-1930 T11k Gkorgktown 1 Ii-Timks Splendid Faculty Helps to Make Georgetown Fligk Sckool One of tke Best Apparently Georgetown high school must be an ideal place in which to teach for the teachers seem to he loath to leave. Mr. Black has been superintendent and teacher at Georgetown for ten years. During that time the school has doubled in enrollment, an addition to the building has been erected, and honors in all branches of school activities have been won. Miss I lenderson seems to be a very popular teacher ; students are always going in to see her. Why is this? She teaches mathematics. Miss Rees’ chief hobby is to sponsor a newspaper and magazine that will please the people. During her time in Georgetown many of the high school publications have been awarded distinguished ratings. She has charge of the Latin department and assists in English. A team that wins is the kind which is appreciated. With earnest and hard coachng by Mr. Sweeley, Georgetown boasted of overwhelming victories in athletics during the year 1929-30. History and civics are the subjects which he teaches. Speed, accuracy, and concentration are the principles preached by Mrs. Woodard, commercial teacher. By the rules of procedure in class and practice work which she has planned, there will be a number of efficient bookkeepers and stenographers ready to start a business career in a short time. Miss Mack has had great success as head of the English department, and as dramatic coach. Besides coaching the excellent class plays, she assisted in directing the Ag. boys’ play which won National honors at St. Louis. She organized the Literary Club which has added much to school activities. Miss Miller and Mr. Burch are experimenting with scientific problems every day in the laboratories. They spend their school hours teaching science, zoology, botany and physics. Mr. Murphy has taught and trained the boys to be good judges of poultry, grain, and dairy products. The several honors which the Ag. boys won could not have been gained if it were not for Mr. Murphy’s help. Miss Fry. as home economics teacher, is teaching the girls to be good cooks and good home makers, which includes ability both to plan and to manage. Mr. Almy is certainly a good handy man to have around. When anyone wants anything constructed. especially for entertainments. Mr. Almy is the one who comes to the rescue. (Continued on page 36) FACULTY ROLL Ward X. Bi.ack. A. B. I'Diversity of Illinois, Oxford University Sut'erintendcut Frances Ai.i.kn. Ph. B. Penn College, University of Chicago .1 h.cn . English William H. Ai.my, B. S. University of Illinois, University of Chicago Manual Training Opal Fry, B. S. Illinois State Normal, Illinois Wesleyan Home Economics I.ysta L. Carver, B. Ed. University of Wisconsin. University of Chicago Physical lid., Algebra H. Don Sweeley. B. S. Penn State, Susquehanna University History, Coach Helen I.. Woodard Penn College. Gregg College Commercial Georc.ia Henderson, B. S.. M. S. Karlham College, University of Illinois Mathematics Elizabeth Mack, B. S. University of Chicago, University of Illinois Dramatics, English Alice K. Rees, A. B., M. A. Karlham College. Columbia University I. atin, English Edna May Surratt, A. B„ M. A. DePauw University. Northwestern University French, History Ivan C. Bi rch, B. S. S. Dak. Institute of Technology, Indiana University Science, Asst. Coach Mareece Miller. . B. University of Illinois Science, Biology Joseph C. Murphy, B. S. University of Illinois Agriculture Mildred Stedman Secretary THE FACULTY Allen. Mr. Itlack, Miss Fry. Mr. Almy. Kurch. Miss Rees. Mrs. Woodard. Mr. Sweeley, Miss Henderson. Mack, .Mildred Stedman, Miss Miller. FIRST ROW: Mr. Murphy. Miss SKCOND ROW: Miss Carver, Mr. THIRD ROW: Miss Surratt. Miss Page Eleven The Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 Georgetown Ag. 7 earns Receive Many Honors 1928-1929 JUDGING CHAMPIONS SEATED: Caradine Neither!, Raymond Sprouls, Elmer Learnard. STANDING: Leo Reagan, Robert Chapman, Francis Binkley, Homer Flora, Mr. Murphy, Paul Galyen, Dwight Lambert, Russell Byerley, Russell Boggess. Judging Teams Successful Agriculture club boys have worked quite well, according to Mr. Murphy, Vo-ag instructor of G. H. S. this year, and earned the honors which they have won in judging. Their parents have co-operated wonderfully in their success by encouraging them and giving them time to practice on Saturdays and after school. For the first time in the history of Georgetown, letters were given to those judging on the state team. As an all around team the boys placed seventh in the state meet at Urbana, four places higher than last year. The boys recognized by letters are: Dairy judging, Elmer Learnard, Raymond Sprouls, Dwight Lambert, Robert Chapman: Corn judging, Caradine Neubert, Francis Binkley; Fat Stock judging, Robert Warren, Homer Flora, Leslie Spicer: Grain judging, Paul Galyen, Russell Boggess; Poultry judging, Leo Reagen, Russell Byerley. The poultry and dairy teams won the state championship in their divisions and represented the state of Illinois at St. Louis in the National dairy show October 12-14, 1929. Pig Club Has Good Stock The Pig club for 1930 is organized along the sow and litter idea, with a nice grade of stock. Much may be expected from these boys in producing ton litters. The members are Orville Devore, president; Harmon Starks, vice-president; and Francis Binkley, secretary and treasurer. Other members are Richard Nield, Otis Richards, Lyle Erickson, Paul Galyen, Jack Howard, Herschel Hughes, Earl Scott, Walter Gorham, Elmer Learnard, Dwight Lambert and Elizabeth Tucker. The past year has been very successful especially in showings made at the state fair, where the Georgetown club won first in county exhibit, third in litter and first and eleventh on junior gilts out of a class of sixty-seven. Georgetown Ag. Club Chapter of F. F. A. The F. F. A. of Georgetown was organized as the Alpha chapter in Vermilion county. The boys have regular meetings and have been improving in their ability to conduct these. The initiation was a great success and the club now consists of thirtv- five active members besides fifteen associate and thirteen honorary members. The F. F. A. movement started three years ago as the ‘T. F. V.,” (hirst Farmers of Virginia.) Its growth has been very rapid. There are now over 3,500 chapters and almost 100.000 members in the United States. The officers of the local chapter are Elmer Learnard, president; Paul Galyen. vice-president; Harmon Stark, secretary; and Francis Binkley, reporter. There are four degrees in this organization, namely “green hand,” future farmer, state farmer, and American farmer. The national convention is at Kansas City in November. The state convention will be held in Urbana during June. The organization encourages the improvement of agriculture and conditions in agriculture. It demands good grades, leadership, citizenship and thrift for attaining the higher degree. Mr. Murphy Prominent in County Work Mr. Murphy, Georgetown’s vocational agriculture teacher, judged grain and live stock at the Bismarck community fair in 1929. He was elected secretary of the Vocational Agriculture teachers of district IV. He acted on the “Water in the Home” committee as the Vo-ag teacher for Vermilion county. Raymond Sprouls of last year’s class is vice-president of F. F. A. from section IV. I le is to conduct the oratorical contest for Vo-ags, in this section. The Commercial-News gives a cup to the winning chapter. Gold, silver, and bronze medals will be awarded to the three highest ranking boys. TROPHIES WON BY AG. DEPARTMENT Patjc Twelve 1929-1930 The Georgetown Mi-Times President of F. F. A. Chosen on Record Corn Club Tests Corn ELMER LEARNARD Puts dent or Georgetown F. F. A. Elmer Learnard, president of the original chapter of the F. l A. at Georgetown has been very active in judging and project work as can be seen by his record. His individual winnings: Fourth, grain judging, district 1928. Sixth, poultry judging, district 1928. Third, dairy judging, district 1929. Fourth, grain judging, district 1929. Third, dairy judging, state II. S. 1929. The “best” and “biggest”. Forty-two were enrolled in the final check up of the Georgetown Corn club for 1929. The object of the Corn club was corn improvement. Some of the boys tested out some “nearly disease free” seed in the high school germinator. Francis Binkley found that this No. 1 seed beat the ordinary farmer’s seed twenty bushels to the acre. Caradine Ncubert’s No. 1 seed nearly disease free” beat the ordinary seed fifteen bushels per acre. Caradine’s yield on the No. 1 seed was at the rate of eighty bushels per acre. This was the highest yield reported by any club member. Dramatic Team Wins National Meet Second dairy judging, state 4-H 1929. First, dairy judging, I. I. Fair, 1929. Best dairy heifer project book 1928. On the Illinois champion dairy judging team. On all-star team in dramatics at National, 1929. President of the dairy calf club 1930. Me has also been a leader in exhibition, winning prizes at the local Danville and state shows on grain and live stock. Because of his work Elmer has won trips both to Chicago and St. Louis, two loving cups, a gold medal, a gold watch, many ribbons and two opportunities to talk over the radio. Caradine Neubert has been chosen as judging captain for 1930. Calf Club Shows Well in State In co-operation with the Bismarck and Catlin high schools, the Georgetown Calf club made its first exhibition at the state fair. There they won many prizes including first in county exhibit and the Governor’s cup for the best dairy club heifer of any breed. At the national dairy show this heifer won the award of Grand champion Guernsey club animal. The activities of the Georgetown dairy club boys in judging and exhibiting have given them considerable advertisement. People are beginning to look to Vermilion county for Guernsies. This is shown by the good prices which the boys have secured for their bull calves. The calf club is sponsoring a cow testing circle, in which each boy tests and reports on two farmers’ herds. I his will be one of the most valuable things for which the local agriculture department has been responsible. Georgetown was especially proud on October 15 when a telegram came saying that the agriculture dramatic team had won first place in the National dramatic contest, held in connection with the National dairy show at St. Louis. This team presented the play “Beating the Sheriff to Farmer Brown” in competition with thirty-three teams from all over the United States. Six individuals from the team were selected on the all-star team which presented the play on the Mezzanine floor, October 15, in the new dairy judging pavilion. These boys received gold watches and the team received the trophy pictured below as awards. The team was coached by Mr. Murphy and Miss Mack. As a recognition of their ability the boys were asked to present this play before the agriculture section at the high school conference and over the radio from the Prairie Farmer station in Chicago. NATIONAL CHAMPION DRAMATIC TEAM STANDING: Leo Reagan. Elmer Learnard, I'aul Galycn, Mr. lilack. Mr. Murphy, Dwight Lambert, Robert Chapman. SEATED—Miss Mack. Taye Thirteen 1929-1930 T HIv ( jKORGKTOW n 111-'I' 1 m i:s JUNIORS ACTIVE THIS YEAR CLASS Ol- 1931 FIRST ROW: Kenneth Crum. Lucy Dietkus, Blanche Jones, June Hoth, Donald Haney, Doris Scott, Mayrcen Tliornton, I.ucilc Galycn, Clarence Stasaviclt. SKCOND ROW: Lebusanna Paradiso, Kva Blary, Beneva Backus, Anna Bradouski, Jean Almy. Rosalie Lcuhart. Mary Mae Hill, Vtrgie Sprouts. THIRD ROW: Hazel Wyer, Mary llreha, Buena Voho, Robert Warren, Joseph Gorman, Kathleen Schaefer, Garnet Holstine, Mabel Sprouts. FOURTH ROW: Winnifred Burd, Katherine Alabaugh. Mildred Boggess, l.ucille Payne, Kunicc Rich- ardson. Franco Gudauskas. FIFTH ROW: Nelda Jones, Yvonne Branham, Frania Nier, Virginia Mackey, IClizahcth Tucker, Leo RcaKon. SIXTH ROW: Walter Velikis, Dick Morris. Russell Byerlev, l.yle hnckson, Carl Maffet, Maxwell Jones. SICV 1C NT 11 ROW: Marvin Moore, Melvin Gardner, Kenneth Gookin, Dwight I .amber t. Caradinc Neubert. ncth Crum and Donald Haney received places on the first all-county team. Clarence Stasavich, Raymond Campbell. Russell liver-ley, Bernard Thompson and W illiam Parke played on the basketball team. They give promise of a winning team next year. Caradine Neubert, Leo Reagan, Dwight Lambert and Russell Byerlev have brought glory to the class in agriculture work. Lois Emory, Winifred Burd, Jean Almy, Alma Spicer, Mildred Boggess, June Hoth, Frania Xier, Lebusanna Paradiso, Goldie Morrison and Xelda Jones, all juniors, or first semester seniors, are such good singers that they were chosen for the semichorus. Forty-nine juniors entered school in September. 1929, to begin an active and successful year. Early in the year the class met with their adviser. Miss Rees, and elected the various officers. Donald Haney was elected president; Dick Morris, vice-president; Clarence Stasavich. secretary and treasurer; June Hoth. chairman of the social committee. The following officers were chosen the second semester: Robert War- ren, president; Donald Haney, vice-president; Dannie Mahoney, secretary and treasurer; Elmo Snook, sergeant-at-arms; Joe Gorman, mascot; and Frania Nier. chairman of social committee. Class rings and pins were Captain Applejack THE CAST Ambrose Applejohn Anna Valeska Kenneth Crum ...Katherine Alabaugh Poppy Faire ...Virginia Mackey Ivan Borolsky .. Donald Haney Mrs. Agatha Whatcombe ...Yvonne Branham Horace Pengard Russel Byerley Mrs. Pengard Winnifred Burd loliuny Jason ...Dick Morris Lush Dennct Palmer ...Carl Maffett ....Joe Gorman Altnv Pirates: Frania Nier. Kva Blary, Dwight Lambert, Clarence Stasavich, Walter Velikis. Property Managers Jjune Hoth i Carl Maffctt Leo Savage Klectrician Stage Managers J Melvin Gardner i I.eo Reagan ...term Altnv Assistant to Director ordered soon after school opened last fall. The pattern selected is very different from anv ever sold to a class in this school, and is considered very attractive. The following junior boys received letters in football: Clarence Stasavich. Walter Velikis, Kenneth Crum. Don-old Haney, Robert Warren and Joseph Gorman. Don- ald I laney, center on the team, was chosen captain of next year’s football team. Ken- I UN I OR PLAY CAST SKATKD: Joseph Gorman, Donald Haney. Katherine AlabatiKb, Virginia Mackey, Kenneth (.'rum, Dick Morris. STANDING: Frania Nier. Clarence Stasavich, Carl Maffet, Winnifred Burd. Russell Byerlcy, Miss Mack, Jean Almy, Yvonne Branham. Dwight Lambert, Walter Velikis. Kva Blary. I’age Fourteen 1929-1930 T H B G BORGKTOW N H I-Tl M ES Publish Successful Purple and White ( )ik tiling of which the juniors are proud is the editing of the school paper, the Purple and White. A committee was appointed last year which with the help of Miss Rees, publications’ adviser, selected the staff to put out this year's paper. Winnifred Burd because of two years experience on the staff was chosen editor-in-chief. June Hoth, Mayreen Thornton, Dick Morris, Jean Almy, and Donald Haney, were put in charge of the circulation and advertising. respectively. The rest of the class received various positions on the staff. Jean Almy and Winnifred Burd rep- PURPLE AND WHITE STAFF HRS I ROW : Dick Morris. Frania Nier, Mayreen Thornton. June Hoth, Donald Hancv, Jean Almy, Winnifred Hurd, Carl Maffet. SECOND ROW; Lucy Diet k us, Mary llrelia. I.elm-anna Paradiso, Virginia Mackey. Kenneth Gookin, Ruth Madden. Anna Bradouski, Mildred Hoggess. THIRD ROW: Russell Bverley, Clarence Stasavich, Doris Scott. Rosalie l.enhart. Garnet Holstine, Eliza- beth 1 uckcr, Lucille Galyen, Kenneth Crum, Walter Veliki . EAST ROW : Annalee Mitchell, I.ois Almy, Mary Mae Hill, Kathleen Schaefer, Xelda Jones, Helen Morgan, Alma Warren, Joseph Henry. Francis Binkley. resented the paper at the annual press convention held during November at Champaign, flic paper was entered in the state contest at that time and received a certificate of “distinguished rating”, the award given by the Illinois High School Press Association to papers of merit. Pirates Appear in Junior Play The annual junior play, “Captain Applejack” w as successfully put over by members of the class under the supervision of Miss Mack, director of dramatics. Katherine Alabaugh and Kenneth Crum were chosen to play the leading roles. Others of the cast were Virginia Mackey, Yvonne Branham, Donald Haney, Dick Morris, Winnifred Burd, Jean Almy, Russel Bverley, Joseph Gorman, Carl Maffet, and the pirates. The play was given on December 11 and 12 with a very good attendance. Very good talent was shown by the class and much hard work was put forth to make it the success it was. Everyone who saw it liked it since it was so very different from any play ever presented here. It was a kind of Arabian night’s adventure in which a conservative Englishman, who longs for adventure, after experiencing a very vivid dream in which he imagines he is a pirate, decides he has found real romance in his own home. As an assembly program the juniors gave a miscellaneous program of music, readings and stunts on Wednesday, February 5. Dannie Mahoney demonstrated to the audience what a man really wants in a wife, Lois Emory and Alma Spicer accompanied by Erania Nier sang the song “You’ve Got Me Pickin’ Petals off of Daisies” and were assisted in the chorus by Winnifred Burd, Jean Almy, Virginia Mackey and Katherine Becker. Donald Haney presented a wonderful machine which proved capable of giving many people their heart’s desire but failed to stand the strain of testing Raymond Campbell’s brain power. The Purple and White Staff EDITORIAL STAFF Editor.................................. —Winnifred Burd Associate Editor.............................Mayrccn Thornton New Editor................................Jean Almy Sport Editor................. ..............Donald Haney Feature Editor..... ........................June Hoth Humor Editor...............................Dick Morris News Reporters- Eucy Dietkus, Katherine Alabaugh. Kathleen Schaefer. Elizabeth Tucker. Eebusanna Paradiso, Mary llreha, N'elda Jones, Virginia Mackey. Sport Reporters—Clarence Stasavich, Kenneth Crum, Garnet Holstine, Russell Byerley. Feature Reporters Mildred Boggess. Rosalie l.enhart, I.uciilc Galyen. Humor Reporter.............................Walter Veliki Inquiring Reporter.........................Ruth Madden Exchanges..................................Kenneth Gookin BUSINESS STAFF Advertising Manager....................._Carl Maffett Assistant .Manager......................- Dwight Eambcrt Circulation Manager......................Frania Nier Assistants —Eugene Pazckas, Caradine Neubert, Anna Hradous-ki. Doris Scott. Mary Mae Hill. Sophomore Reporters Francis Binkley, Joseph Henry. Helen Morgan, Lois Almy, Anna Ece Mitchell. Freshman Reporters—Alma Warren, Eloise Coate. I'aje Fifteen T H K G KORGKTOW N 111 -'I'! M KS 1929-1930 Sophomores Take Part in Activities CLASS OF 1932 FIRST ROW: John Testa, Arthur Gorman, Robert Haworth. Andrew McXccsc, Mary Clifton, I ois Morris, Goldie Morrison, Stella Dauifintfe, Ferry Baldwin, Santo Faradiso, Richard Xield. SECOND ROW: ders, Harold drowsky. THIRD ROW: L,ula Bosley, Joseph Henry, Kvelyn Smith, Katherine Becker, Lois Almy. George San-Bridgewater, Elizabeth Warner, Mildred Hinton, Helen Girdaskas, Frank An- John Anizus, James Cobble, Clara Annalee Mitchell. Esther Scott, ningham, Helen May. Mabel Thornton, Mildred William Parke, Donald Moody. FOURTH ROW: Thomas Donaldson, Ralph Strader, Olive Ramey. Nellie Hazeldelf Sandusky, Frazier, l.i mentavich, Bertha Jones, Nellie Smith. Jean Cun George Frahm, Martha Driskell, Snook, Frank Masked, Helen Mor- gan, Joe Andrusky, I.ois Emory, Alma Spicer, Bernard Thompson. Virginia Edmonds. Francis Binkley, John Stimac, Jimmie Radomski, Ernest Hall, Robert Readnour, Charles Morrison. LAST ROW: Harold Chapman, Walter Middlemas, Alvin Testa, Robert Eewman. Raymond Campbell, Kenneth Williams, Wayne Emory. Tony Stropus, Elmo Snook. elected Francis During the past two semesters, the sophomore class, the class of 1932, has left records which should prove an incentive to the sophomore classes to come. Headed by Wayne Emory as president, the first semester, and Arthur Gorman, the second semester, they have had quite a successful year. In the first semester five members of the class contributed greatly in making the splendid record that the football squad maintained. They were Joe Androu-ski, Frank Masked, Tony Stropus, Therle Hubbard and Elmo Snook. When the basketball season began, several boys came out. four of whom. Perry Baldwin, John Stimac. Wayne Emory and Santo Paradiso made the first team. Felix Gonsowski made the first ten. These boys should be admired for their sportsmanship and for staying with the team, even when almost everyone else was discouraged. At the end they proved their skill as players. The sophomore girls’ basketball team should be given honorable mention as they won the inter-class championship. Virginia Edmonds and Jean Cunningham also made the girls’ All-star team, Virginia as jumping center and Jean as forward. At the end of the soccer season Elizabeth Warner, I.ois Almy, Rotheen Lyle, Lois Emory, Jean Cunningham and Bertha Jones received G's”. Helen May was given honorable mention. These girls played with others in the preliminary game at the annual Thanksgiving football game. A few of the boys and girls served as officers in clubs. Alma Spicer was sophomore representative, (secretary), in the Girls’ club. John Haworth, Joseph Henry and Helen Morgan held offices in the Latin club. In the Pig club, Francis Binkley was secretary and treasurer, was also among those boys who attended the National Dairy and Poultry show at St. Louis. At the beginning of the school term AnnaLee Mitchell, Lois Almy, Helen Morgan. Joseph Henry and Francis Binkley were chosen as sophomore reporters on the Purple and White staff’. They continued work both semesters with the hope of being elected to higher positions next year. The cast of the 1930 Musical Revue held in the spring, contained a large number of sophomore girls who also belonged to the Girls’ chorus. The following were chosen for the semi-chorus: Elizabeth Warner, Mildred Hinton, Lois Almy, and Emily Lou Haney. The last three served as alternates. The spring speaking contests drew the interest of a good many students both boys and girls. Francis Binkley entered for public speaking, Elizabeth Warner, Mildred Hinton, Nellie Lementavich for humorous declamation. When the decree went forth that each class should give an assembly program, the sophomores with their adviser, Miss Henderson, got busy and marshalled a goodly array of talent. A style show and a song to the faculty proved especially popular. WHO’S WHO IN SOPHOMORE CLASS Heavy weights from the country: Lois Almy, Hazeldell Sandusky. Heavy weights from town: Elizabeth Warner, Olive Snook and Owida Loving. Bashful boys: 'Pony Stropus, Francis Binkley, Robert Lew-man and Joe Andrusky. An old gentleman met Wayne Henry in Danville the other day and said to him, “Young man, call me • .. a taxi. Wayne: “All right you’re a taxi.’’ Alfreida Finney (a freshman) sez: “I have a good joke on Mr. Black. He told us to take English and I already speak it.” l‘a je Sixteen 1929-1930 Thk Georgetown Mi-Times Freshman Class Leads in Number Enrolled CLASS OF 1933—Second Semester FIRST ROW: Eunice Cornwell, Busier Tones. Ralnli Lewman, Paul Wycr. Robert Fel Ren hour, William White, Paul Ward, Irvin Williams, Thelma Cook. ® _ „ „ SECOND ROW: June Crowder, Eunice Itrazellon, Stella Radomski, Ruby Cornwell, r.ileen Brooks, Elizabeth Chapman. Elizabeth Cope. Hazel Parker. Alfrieda linny. THIRD ROW: Charles Urban. Pete Sinski, Franklin Parke, Russell Payne. Lester Herold, Don- ald Reid. Gilmore Roberts, Elizabeth Sanders. Veii'ic ni'ith? Bcul-VlV ilaii! Verna Gardner. Melinda Tones, l.averna Wimsett, Rose ..................................... — Ruth I.ii I.AST ROW: .v...v ...................... .............. Reagan, June Erickson, Isabelle Morris. Theresa lanzey. vindley. Freshmen as usual have carried off honors in having the largest class of the school. Sixty-three freshmen entered last fall with an addition of thirty-six in January making a total of ninety-nine far out numbering any other class. Many of these freshmen have taken part in the honors of the school. Mr. I lurch. being their sponsor has given much wise advice thus keeping them on the right path. The sophomores gave a weiner roast for the freshmen during the fall, but believe it or not. they made the freshmen pay fifteen cents apiece. 'Phis was outrageous, but fifteen cents could easily be sacrificed for the good time they had. Paul and Arthur klink and many other boys went out for football. Therle Hubbard, being a very good center, won a letter. Josephine Commarata, who played wing or end. Eleanor Black, Alma arren, and Lena ettorel, the wonderful goal keeper, received “G’s” for playing soccer. Eloise Coate received honorable mention. Veneta Stowers, Lena Vettorel. and Josephine Cammarata starred for the freshmen in basketball. Irene Lyon, who is called the jumping guard, played on the picked team. Kenneth Clark, whom everybody likes, played on the school’s first team during the second semester. Many other boys gave the boys on the first team a race for their money. Although the freshmen girls worked hard, they lost everv game. The freshmen bovs considered themselves verv good, having won one game from the sophomores. Ives Ward, a pretty little girl, was selected as basketball queen for the freshman class. She didn’t win the contest, but she received many votes. Ellen Jones, who sings sweetly, made the semi-chorus. ( ther girls of this class did very good work in music even if they didn’t make the semi-chorus. Russell Boggess, who was presented with an agriculture letter, has been doing many things in agriculture. Eloise Coate was elected secretary and treasurer of the calf club. Kenneth Clark, Eloise Coate. and Alma Warren have been selected as Purple and White reporters. These three were selected because of their good work shown in English 1 classes. The English I classes made two papers and a magazine which were about “Treasure Island.” Many freshmen are anticipating winning honors in spring athletics. CLASS OF 1933—First Semester Paul Klink. THIRD ROW: Kenneth Wimsett, Dale Thornton. Alma June Mcithe. Ives Ward, Eloise Coate. Marion Patterson. Felix Gonsousky, Josephine Commarata. Irene I.yens, Frances Backus, Kenneth I,aeey, Earl Scott. ...... FOURTH ROW: Dorman Jenkins. Donald Gannon. Willie Tilths, lmogcne Byerley. Charles Riggs, Billie Drotos. I.ois Williams. I.illian I.yons, Kenneth Thornton. FIFTH ROW: Robert Sheets. William Haworth. Dalton Brooks, Owida Loving. Erschel Hughes, Mary Shrout. Mozella Thomas. Ellen Jones, Helen Vincent. Paul Ward, Herschel Hughes. SIXTH ROW: Donald Brookshier. Yerlin Carney. Kenneth Clark, Emily Lou Haney. Stephanie Snyder, Therle Hubbard, Arthur Klink, Woodrow Richardson, Russell Boggess. Page Seventeen The Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 Various Organizations Add to Interest of G. H. S. Literary Club Last year the Athenian Literary club was founded by the class of ’29. under the supervision of Miss Mack and with Russell Davenport as president. Much interest in the work was exhibited both by juniors and seniors, the club showing promising results from the first year. Early in the fall of ’29 the old members assembled to elect officers and appoint the program committee for the year. Mary Powell was chosen president with Helen Xiziolkiewicz as vice-president and Ruby Ramsey, secretary and treasurer. French Club 'I'llrough the efforts of Miss Surratt, a French club was organized early this year by the advanced French class. To this club, which was given the name “Uiie Voyage Sans Rag-gage.” the beginning classes were invited. Why the name? Because it dealt with a purely imaginary trip through France on the good steed, Pagasus. The purpose of this club, as was definitely pointed out at the first meeting, was to get better ac-quainted with France and also to make use of the French tongue. Why Have Clubs? Why have clubs in the high school? That is a question that is at times brought up before some of the students. There should be a definite answer to this so that it might be settled. In the first place, there is a society or mutual spirit developed among the students through cooperation and interests. Students become better acquainted with one another and have things in common discussed to their own likes. A friendship may result more or less in the clubs which in classes would naturally be restricted owing to the usual routine. Another thing, clubs arc a source of a little play after some work. This docs not mean mere idleness, of course, but an interesting way in interpreting problems, manners, ways and doings. Usually clubs have their restrictions too, as do other things, but one can follow the simple, yet very important rule: “A time for everything, everything in its time ” This when applied to clubs, works out the whole splendidly. The first program was planned by the initiation committee and given by those entering the club from the junior and senior classes. It consisted of various and wonderful contrivances for making the new Athenians uncomfortable. At the end of the program the royal order was conferred on each new member and a speech of welcome was given by Ruby Ramsey. MARY POWELL President or the Literary Club After the first meeting a wiener roast was held south of town. 'Phis was enlivened by a certain historic leap for life” on the street car bridge. No more exciting stunt can be boasted of by any organization in school. In January a contest was sponsored by the club, any student at school being eligible. The prize essays, poems and short stories are used in this magazine. Meetings were held every two weeks throughout the year. Exceptional programs were arranged by the committee. A striking program was given on St. Valentine’s Day. The French room was decorated with hearts, refreshments were in keeping with the day and Valentines predominated. Officers were elected for the year and the program committee remained stationary. Walter Velikis was elected president; Homer Flora, vice-president: and Mary ITreha, secretary and treasurer. The program committee consisted of Mary Chantos, Lucile Hinton and Mary Powell. Genuine interest was Walter velikis aroused in French by means P E8IDENT or ™E Frencm club of this organization and it can be said to have performed its purpose. A system of points was drawn up at the beginning of the second semester by the regular program committee. Under this system a letter may be gained by securing one hundred points. These may be won by serving on programs, on committees or at the stands, one of which was conducted by the Athenians at the Armistice day football game. The club is well started now, it only remains for ensuing classes to carry it on to fame. Anna Shelako: ‘‘Why do they put B. C. after lates in history?” Kicky Brooks: “Because they didn’t know whether the dates were exactly right, so they say ’bout correct.” A statistician estimates that courtships average three tons of coal each, or six chords of wood. Page liiyhlca 1929-1930 Tub Georgetown Hi-Times Latin Club F. L. H. Club Something new ? Y our high school, the Lati LOIS EMORY President of thc Latin Club is a deep secret and lettei can be told. s for the present students in Club is new. The studious second year Latin students thought this would be a good plan since the last club of this kind had been abandoned a few years ago. After calling a meeting of all the Latin students officers were elected. Lois Emory was named consul, John Haworth, praetor, Joseph Henry, quaestor, and Helen Morgan, aedile. If you ask the name of the club, you will find that s 1. X. are all the uninitiated Girls’ Club Onabelle Moody, as president, and Miss Garver. as adviser, have been successful in reorganizing the Girls’ club this year with an increased membership. This club is open to all the girls in high school. Its purpose is to get the girls together to form a social circle. Besides being entertaining, the club performed deeds of charity at Christmas time by giving baskets of food and necessities to the needy of the community. One of the outstanding social events of the club this year was the “Mother’s 'I'ea.” This tea has become a source of interest and delight to which the members look forward eagerly. 'Phe club was fortunate in having as a speaker, in ex-graduate—Mrs. Marine Seymour of Danville. She spoke on “Mothers and Daughters.” Some of the faculty also gave short talks. The officers this year were president, Onabelle Moody; vice - president, Winnifred Bind; secretary. Alma Spicer, and treasurer. Ives Ward. ONABELLE MOODY President of the Girls Club F. L. H.! These three letters represent the peppy side of G. II. S. during the basketball season. For six years this club has been called upon when the team needed pep from the sidelines. At the beginning of the year the old spirit dwindled away somewhat, but made its appearance again during the last part of the season. When the tournament came around to the “Old Home Town” this year, the club appeared on the bleachers arrayed in brand new outfits. The club still retained the sweat shirts for their uniform, although they were adorned with larger and more outstanding letters than last year. Purple tarns with white trimmings were also added to the girls’ uniforms. MARK MILLER President of the F. L. H. Club With Mr. Burch as sponsor and Mark Miller as president, the club continued this year with the following members: Mark Miller John Haworth Joe Mahoney Homer Morris Ivan Williams Joseph Henry Dick Morris Bob Haworth Paul Galyen Kenneth Crum William Moore Raymond Campbell Howard Emory Steve Chantos, Donald Haney Clarence Stasavich Donald Grubb Bob Warren Leo Savage Caradine Neubert Jimmie Radomski June Hoth Garnet Holstine Ives Ward Edith Haworth Mildred Wells Mildred Alabaugh Frania Xier Onabelle Moody Virginia Mackey Virginia Edmonds Lois Emory Alma Spicer Olive Snook Martha Driskell Jean Almy Winnifred Burd Helen May Helen Morgan Mildred Frazier Emily Lou Haney Mr. Sweeley read in a magazine advertisement, “For one dollar we will tell you how to save your light bills.” He sent the dollar. In two days came the answer. It said, “Paste them in a scrapbook.” Paye Nineteen Thf. Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 Basketball Squad Puts For k Strongest Effort to 4ie End Good Prospects for Next Year as No Men Are Lost from At the beginning of the basketball season only four letter men from last year reported. These four men were Morris. Sawicki Snook and Henry. These men were later lost to the team from various reasons. Prom the start things didn’t look well for Georgetown but the remaining members of the squad s h o w e d a dauntless courage throughout the whole season. It is true that Georgetown lost a number of games but they also won a few from teams that had a high percentage. The squad consisted mostly of underclassmen and most of them will be back next year. Georgetown was eliminated from the county tournament by Ridge-farm in their first game. In the district tournament, Georgetown took a 1 to 0 game from Homer. They lost the second game to Westville by a score of 21 to 9. The boys who made up the basketball squad have gained a lot of valuable experience and from this alone Georgetown should have a winning basketball team in 1930 and 1931. Games in which Georgetown did especially good work were the Gatlin, Hoopeston and Westville games at home a n d the Sidell game there. Georgetown conducted the South Vermilion County P r e 1 i m i nary Tour n anient thus giving the new gym a work out and allowing Georgetown fans an opportunity to see some of the best teams in the county play. Because of a ragged season in which the eight semesters rule, eligibility rules, training rules and various other obstacles way-la i d different members of the basketball squad, 1930 Team the number of men receiving G’s” in basketball this year was very small. Of the six G” men two are sophomores, three first semester juniors and one a second semester junior. Besides the boys who were awarded ‘'G’s”, others doing nice work were Russell Byerley junior; Felix Gonsowsky, freshman; Raymond Campbell, junior, and Kenneth Clark, freshman. With the advantage of two years of practice in a gym with a ceiling high enough to allow good form in basket shooting these boys should show the community some nice play next year. COACH’S ESTIMATE OF “G” MEN Perry Baldwin: Cool, calm and collected; will make quite a basketball player when and if he grows up. Santo Pakadiso: Basketball is a family trait. Gets letters from the girls who like to see him dribble. Clarence Stasavjch : A hard lighting guard. Has always played thirty-two minutes in every game. Some people play two and loaf the other thirty. Emory : Preven ted from reaching his best form by sickness. A promising player who should be among the best next year. William Parke: A boy who likes the game and plays it hard. He writes poetry on the side. Bernard Thompson : Developed into a good guard during the year. Plays good ball except at butchering time. BASKETBALL SCHEDUEE 1929-1930 Dec. 13—East Lynn—There......11-17 Dec. 17—Fairmount—There......10-22 Jan. 3—Catiin—There ..........13-22 Jan. A—Paris—Here ............. 5-18 Jan. 10—Allerton—Here .......18- 9 Jan. 17—Scotland (Sec.)—Here....17- 5 Jan. 18—Sidell—Here ..........18- 9 Jan. 22—County Tournament Ridgefarm............. 8- 9 Feb. 5—Westville—There ........ 7-32 Feb. 7—Rossville—There....... 8-22 Feb. 11—Catiin—Here .........17-19 Feb. 1-1—Sidell Tournament. Itidianola .... .....11- 8 Westville ........... 5-22 Feb. 21—Hoopeston—Here.........11-19 Feb. 21—Scotland—There.......11-14 Feb. 22—Allerton—There .......11- 3 Feb. 25—Fairmount—Here.......15-10 Feb. 28—Sidell—There...........20-19 Mar. 3—Westville—Here ........10-13 Mar. 5-6-7—District Tournament Homer........1-0 Westville...10-21 THE 1930 BASKETBALL TEAM FIRST ROW: Felix Gonsowsky. William Parke, Clarence Stasavich, Perry Baldwin. Wavnc Emory. SECOND ROW: Santo Paradiso, Bernard Thompson. Raymond Campbell. Mr. Swceley, Ken- neth Clark, Russell Byerley. Page Twenty 1929-1930 The Georgetown Hi-Times Seniors Win as Interclass Champions SENIOR TEAM WINNERS OF 1930 CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP Robert Warren, Ivan Williams, Lyle Erickson, Walter Veliki , Dwight Lambert, Dwight Reid, Kenneth Crum. By defeating the junior boys with a score of 15-8, the senior boys won the 1930 interclass basketball tournament. The juniors had been undefeated up to this time. Since a joint girls’ and boys’ tournament was instituted by Mr. Sweeley in 1925, these games have been very popular. At that time one cup was purchased for the boys and another for the girls on which the name of the class winning each year is engraved. The winning teams also receive numerals. The interest shown in these games is really remarkable as a large crowd always attends. It is true that the crowd is mostly students but this adds to the attraction. Everyone always enjoyed the games this year and had a good time in the bargain. It was found last year that the gate proceeds of the class games were more than they needed to be. The receipts arc used to buy “G’s” and numerals, but it was found that more was taken in than was required for this, so the admission this year was cut in half. The games were always hard-fought and enthusiasm ran high. The main idea for promoting the games is to give the boys experience and to look for new material. The seniors had a brilliant team this year. There was Reid at center, who was a second Stretch Murphy and Williams, who could give McCracken of Indiana a nice run for his money. Warren would share honors with Harper of Illinois; Crum would make Mills of Illinois sit up and take notice while Erickson has no one to rival him. Queen of Basketball Elected Helen Niziolldewicz was elected first queen of basketball at Georgetown by the fans attending the regular home games. At the end of the season the vote was as follows: Helen Niziolkiewicz, senior 327; Ives Ward, freshman 259; Katherine Becker, sophomore 188; and Virginia Mackey, junior 163. Officers of Class Teams SENIORS Boys—Ivan Williams, captain. Girls—Ruby Ramsey, captain, Raymond Campbell, manager. JUNIORS Boys—Raymond Campbell, captain; Donald Haney, manager. Girls—Virginia Mackey, captain; Donald Haney, manager. SOPHOMORES Boys—Joe Andruski, captain; Arthur Gorman, manager. Girls—Virginia Edmonds, captain; Santo Paradiso, manager. FRESHMEN Boys—Verlin Carney, captain. Girls—Lena Vettorel, captain; Raymond Campbell, manager. Faculty Defeat Business Men As a finale to the class basketball games, it has become the custom at Georgetown to stage a game between the faculty men and the business men of the town. This is somewhat of a farce in that comedy costumes are generally in vogue and the rewarding of the player most valuable to his team is never taken very seriously but this year during the game the players really meant business. The score at the close was 11-8 in favor of the faculty. Ellsworth and Wood starred for the business men and Burch and Sweeley for the faculty. It was at this game that the “G’s” and numerals were presented as well as the loving cup to the Basketball Queen. A record-breaking crowd attended and enthusiasm ran high. WEATHER FORECAST Fair—Lehusanna Paradiso Gloomy—Miss Frye Dark—“Bob” Keadnour Cloudy—Bernice Houghton Sunshiny—Marvin Moore Class Standings at End of Tournament CLASS WON LOST. PERCENTAGE Seniors 3 0 1.000 luniors 2 1 .500 Freshmen 1 2 .333 Sophomores .. .. 0 3 .000 Page Twenty-one T1I K G KORCKTOW N III-TI M ES 1029-1030 Georgetown Wins First in 1929 County Meet and Turns May Fete Into C irrns ABOVE—Sawicki winning first in county. BELOW AH set for the half-mile. Georgetown Successful in Track and Field Events Quite a successful season was enjoyed last year by the track and field men of the Sweelcy crew and their supporters, and it is expected that even greater honors will be the result of this year's work. Material was abundant and it was no stroke of fate that Georgetown copped the county title in the 1929 events. The fine work of the boys was the result of ability, well developed by good coaching and training. Two records fell before the Sweeley men in this meet, Elliott winning in the shot-put and Grubb in the half-mile run. Circus! Circus! Right at Georgetown high school. This was what the 1929 May Fete proved to be. Animals such as the zebra, elephant, donkey, and giraffe were imported from the forests in the south. The wild man from Borneo, at the same time was sent to entertain at Georgetown, although after close investigation he was found to be Larry. We were honored by having the strongest man in the world with us—no one but Ted Elliot. Lebusan 11a Paradiso presided as queen over all this gayety and to maintain the idea and prettiness of the fet . girls dressed in various costumes, stepped to snappy music. Newspaper comics form the theme for the 1930 May rete over which Alma Spicer will preside as queen. Because of their fine showing in this meet, much was expected of the boys in the district preliminaries of t h e state meet, h eld i 11 Georgetown. The result was not disappointing, as Sawicki, Grubb, and Henry went to the state finals in the quarter-mile run, half-mile run, and broad jump, respectively. Grubb was acclaimed third best in Illinois high schools. likis, Morgan, and Sawicki. The men on last year’s squad were: Grubb, Henry, Sawicki, Stark, Morgan, Sprouls, Velikis, Andruski, Maskcl, Elliot, Snook and Galycn. The ones lost to the team this year are Grubb, Morgan, Stark, Galyen, Velikis and Snook. There should be several new athletes from the freshman and sophomore classes. Lebusanna Paradiso Chosen Queen of 1929 May Day Circus In the Millikiu Relay Meet, held at Decatur, Georgetown proved successful by winning third place in the one-mile relay. Those on the team from Georgetown consisted of Grubb, Ve- HEl.OW Maypole, Japanese tiirls. Paye Twenty two AMOVE- The Wild Man. May Queen. The Stronu Man. 1920-1930 Thk Georgetown Hi-Times Sophomore Class Wins Basketball Tournament by Close Score Five Seniors, Three Juniors, and One Freshman Made Up Picked Team; Much Interest Shown in Soccer. SOPHOMORE CHAMPIONS AND ALL-STAR TEAM FIRST ROW: Emily Lou Haney. Helen Morgan, Iniogene Byerley, Virginia Esmonds, Captain; Jean Cun- ningham. Dorthenc Hunch. Helen Girriauskas. SECONI ROW: Garnet Holstinc, Clara Zielinski, I.ois Emory, Virginia Mackey, Ruby Ramsey, Captain; Miss Carver, Helen Niziolkiewicz, K lith Haworth. Mildred Frazier, Irene Lyons. “Hip-Hip-Hooray—We're the girls of today.” There are no long skirts, no long sleeves and no full plaited bloomers to handicap the scores of our games. We can dribble and pass in soccer, pivot anti pass in basketball, serve and return in volley ball and tennis, and sprint, jump, ot cast weights with grace and skill far better than our athletic sisters of by-gone days. This feeling of freedom anti enthusiasm bred by girls’ athletics has been especially noticeable in the girls’, physical training work at Georgetown high school this year. Under the enthusiastic direction of Miss Carver more time has been given to all the various girls’ sports and more benefit has been derived from them than in former years. Soccer is the popular sport for the Georgetown girls in the fall. Every enthusiastic girl came out this year and enjoyed the game. In all, about fifty girls reported for the sport. Due to the fact that the school has but one field, many girls were forced to enjoy the hour from the side line, l.ater the girls used the boys’ field and proceeded with two games at the same time. The upper class girls heard of the joys and pleasures of the eighth hour girls and came out for ninth hour. The public became interested and asked for a demonstration game which was played on Thanksgiving day preliminary to the annual Westville-Gcorgctown football meet. That cold windy day was representative of many of the soccer tussles. It. also, typified the girl athlete. Eight upper class girls, eight sophomores and eight freshmen were chosen to play this game. These girls were chosen for their ability to play the game, hold their places, dribble, kick the ball and for their sportsmanship and eligibility. From these twenty-four girls, eleven “G” girls were chosen by a committee. The “G” girls were as follows: Jean Cunningham, halfback, was capable of blocking passes and returning the ball to her forward line above the opposing team’s head. “She surely had the kick.” Bertha Jones, Elizabeth Warner and Lois Almy played on the sophomore forward line, showing excellent team work, passing and dribbling down to the goal area and succeeding in making a goal. They bad skill in keeping the position of the ball. If it hadn’t been for the clever jumping and the catching of the ball by Lena Vcttorel, goal keeper, the freshmen would have suffered many and bigger defeats. Alma Warren and Rothecn Lyle played in the backfiebl for the freshmen. Both did commendable work for their team. Rothecn had a “kick,” too. Eleanor Black, the center forward, possessed vim in passing the ball to her neighboring forward, Josephine Com-morata to dribble it down the field for a goal. Josephine could dribble around her opposing team well. Edith Haworth was another one of those fullbacks that could return the ball with a high kick. Lois Emory protected her team by keeping the ball from coming into their territory. Sportsmanship was at its height in Georgetown high school during the soccer season. The girls played the game for their development and held winning as a small item. As soon as Turkey day was history, basketball was the vogue. This was being anticipated for some time as the annual class tourney is an event not to be forgotten in Georgetown. Basketball interest among the girls this year was keen. Every girl came out for practice with high hopes of attaining (Continued on page 24) Pai e Twenty-three The Georgetow n Hi-Timks 1929-1930 a place on the class team. At the beginning of the season, the senior girls felt strong and challenged a picked team. This game was staged preliminary to the Gcorgctown-AUer-ton game. Both teams contributed an interesting game. That night the seniors were doped to take the tournament. Just a few weeks later the class games started with the seniors trouncing the freshmen, 21-3. The freshmen were new and lacked practice and team work. The freshmen’s next game ended with the score 13-10. Keen though they could not win a game they battled bravely and were winning losers. They held in mind the fact that to be a good loser is quite a victory in itself. A speedy game was played between the juniors and seniors, the seniors coming out on top by one point, 13-12. Another interesting game was the sophomore-junior, of which coincidentally the score was, also, 13-12. The game that took the most attention and kept referee “Skinny” Campbell sweating, was the sophomore-senior. Knowing that the winner of that game would be the trophy winner, the girls fought their best. The score wavered from one team to another causing shouts and thrills. With desperate fighting the sophomores came out ahead, 17-12. After the tournament a picked team was chosen to play the sophomores. The girls practiced two weeks for this game and waited anxiously to know the All-Star team, the “G” girls. The sophomores were even too good for this team. They won, 8-4. The standing at the close of the tournament was as follows: PER WON LOST CENT Sophomores 3 0 1.000 Seniors 2 1 .666 Juniors 1 2 .333 Freshmen 0 3 .000 A committee of three chose the All-Star team. The choice of this team was based upon ability in playing, defensively and offensively, eligibility and sportsmanship. The “G” team consisted of the following: Virginia Edmonds, sophomore captain, center forward, a good jumper, exhibited remarkable team work with her side guard, not so good on form in shooting but possessed a very lucky season. Jean Cunningham, sophomore, the all-star forward, with professional style of shooting, was quick to pivot and held an eye for the basket. No one could guard Jean ami do it well. Garnet Holstinc, a senior, accomplished her work under the basket for the team. The team work and sportsmanship she displayed was admirable. Irene Lyon, the only freshman to earn a “G,” has the possibilities of an all round guard during her high school career. She is rather short, but quick, and has a valuable jump. She was held for but one foul during the season. Helen Niziolkiewicz, the strong, tall senior guard, aided to make many ] oints for her team. She followed her forward and in many instances kept her from scoring. Clara Zielinski, another joy of the senior team, not only starred at guarding, but starred in sportsmanship also. The team nearly always found her on the spot when she was most needed. Choosing the team was a difficult task, hence honorable mention was given to the following girls: Ruby Ramsey, a three year letter girl and captain of the senior team for her splendid leadership and sportsmanship. Virginia Mackey, captain of the junior team, shot many pretty baskets during the season. She was a graceful player and a good captain. Lois Emory, a junior forward, had a keen eye for the basket and proved herself indispensiblc to her team. Helen Girdauskas, sophomore guard, could be called the backbone of her team. She kept the opposing team’s score below her own team’s. She was there to return the ball to her forwards. Mildred Frazier, junior center guard, so little but so mighty, gave strength to her team. Mildred had little chance for a tip-off, but nevertheless, she did attractive guarding. Edith Haworth, senior guard, presented sonic mighty fine close guarding. She sometimes fouled but her game was well played. In nearly every tournament some team disagrees with its referee. This was not the case this year. Raymond Campbell worked carefully, giving the best results possible and every girl was satisfied. A vote of thanks to you— Skinny.” (Continued on page 40) NONSENSE An Experiment with Spenserian Stanza A verse so hard to write I never found, That racked tny brain with thoughts so fiercely hard. If ever I survive this I’ll be bound I’ll never more aspire to be a bard, Because my daily work it does retard So much, that I am far behind the rest. And many fearful words my path have marred From pedagogues who say it’s for the best, ’Cause it I do not work I'll surely flunk that test. Hayc Twenty-four K. C. 1929-1930 T h i-: Georgeto w n 11 i-Ti mks Georgetown ReOue Features Musical Activities of Tear Semi-Chorus To Enter Contest May 15 and 16 THE 1930 SEMI-CHORUS FIRST ROW: Edith Haworth, June lloth, Katherine White, Lebusanna Paradiso. Goldie Morrison. Elizabeth Warner. SECOND ROW. Ruby Ramsey. Mary Powell, Frania Nier. Nelda Jones, Ellen Jones. Helen Niziolkiewicz. THIRD ROW: Jean Almy. Lois Emory, Alma Spicer, Miss Allen, Winn if red Hurd, Miblred Hoggess. In the activities of the school each year the music department takes a large part and the year of 1929 and 1930 has seen especially good work from the girls' chorus. This chorus consists of girls from all the four classes in school. The Georgetown Revue of 1930, given at the high school, March 28, was the big feature of the year. It was an original show arranged by Miss Allen and given in place of an operetta. As a whole, the show was organized along the line of a musical revue. A slight continuity of plot was found throughout with a variety of musical numbers consisting of southern melodies and popular songs augmented by some original numbers written especially for the revue by Mr. J. Worth Allen, father of Georgetown’s music directress. The scene was in a “Mythical Georgetown Somewhere South of the Mason and Dixon Line.” Wayne and Edith Carter (Wayne Henry and Edith Haworth) at the home of Colonel and Mrs. Carter (Kenneth Crum and Mary Powell) had invited a number of guests and school friends to a house party on their plantation. A charity minstrel was to be staged and the aid of all including the negro servants had been enlisted. The rehearsals for the show offered opportunity for the songs, dances, and other musical numbers. Solos, duets, quartettes and chorus numbers afforded variety. The introductory song was a Georgetown song sung by the entire chorus as were “Cryin’ for the Carolines” and the southern jubilee songs. The negro servants and Lord Hooey, a visiting Englishman, who was trying hard to win the love and favor of the fair Miss White, furnished the comedy. One amusing feature was the Rosettes, a chorus of live boys dressed in girls’ ballet costumes. This chorus served as a pony chorus, dancing before the curtain between scenes. One dance executed backward with masks fastened to the backs of the heads furnished much fun. The Rosettes were Kenneth Crum, Homer Morris, Dannie Mahoney, Larry Sawicki and Joe Mahoney. THE CAST OF CHARACTERS Kenneth Crum Mrs. Carter Wayne Carter Alma Spicer Edith Haworth Homer Morris Lois White Lois Emory Negro Servants- Ambrose......................Larry Sawicki Washington....................Joe Mahoney Sambo...j...........-.........Dannie Mahoney Isaiah................... ...... William Parke Guests ............................Entire Chorus Pianist................................-..... Katherine White The semi-chorus has been a very active organization this year. It consists of sixteen girls chosen from the Girls’ chorus. Katherine White is the pianist. The girls are: Alma Spicer. Lois Emory, Frania Nier, June lloth. Lebusanna Paradiso, Jean Almy. Goldie Morrison, Ruby Ramsey, Winnifred Hurd. Edith Haworth, Helen Niziolkiewicz, Nelda Jones, Elizabeth Warner, Ellen Jones, Mildred Hoggess and Mary Powell. “The Dance of the Pine Tree Fairies” by R. R. Foreman was the contest number. It was written in three part harmony. As an optional number the girls sang “Pale Moon,” an Indian song by Frederic Knight Logan. The contest was held May 15 and 16 at Bismarck, Illinois. The Senior Show-Off was also a big feature of the year. The music department had charge of one part of this. The Side-Show Minstrels was first on the program. This was followed by various chorus numbers including “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise” and “Your Mother and Mine.” The music department has also helped at various church services during the year and at the Parent-Teachers meetings. The Girls’ Chorus sang at the Mothers’ 'l'ea and will assist in the spring May Fete. Page Twenty-five The Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 SPRING CONTESTS ATTRACT MANY Many people, especially among the freshmen have signed up for the annual spring contests this year. You can’t begin younger,” and “The younger the better” seems to be the policy they are following. Ever since 1906 when Harrison Parker won first place in oration in the county contest, Georgetown has considered the spring work in declamation, oration, and extempore contest one of the most important activities of the school. Since that time Georgetown has won five more firsts in oration, six firsts in declamation. and three in extempore speaking. During the last few years various changes have been made in these contests. They are still open to all the schools which belong to the Vermilion County-Athletic Association and the final contestants are chosen by preliminary district contests. Changes have been made in the number of classes and in various rules governing them. Instead of one declamatory contest as was the case at the beginning, there is now a humorous division and a serious one. The extempore contest is no longer very extemporaneous in as much as there is a choice of only twelve subjects. In the oratorical contest instead of writing original orations, the speakers merely learn speeches as one does in a declamatory contest. Last year Georgetown won three seconds and one third place in the final meet. This year the competition is strong at home and the goal is all first places.” Those out for humorous declamation are Yvonne Branham, Keva Hawkins, Elizabeth Warner, Lucile Hinton, Margaret Chapman, Lavera Wimsett, Elizabeth Cope. Mildred Wells, Evelyn Smith, Eileen Brooks and Thresa Tanzey. For serious declamation are: Jean Almy, Alma Warren, Alfrieda Finney, Paul Ward, Melinda Jones, Mary Powell. Thelma Cook, Elizabeth Chapman, Dor-thene Bunch. Winnifred Burd, William Jones and Donald Haney are out for oration. The extempore speakers are Carl Maflfet, Kenneth Crum, Dwight Lambert, Gilmour Roberts, and William White. Miss Mack has charge of this work and has been given extra time this semester so that she can adequately’ care for the strenuous work of coaching so large a number of aspirants. FOUNTAINS My fountain of youth Is fashioned from pearl; In its waters of truth, No eddy, no whirl. My fountain of youth Is molded in jade. ’Tis life's memory meadow , Where trial casts no shadow And dreams do not fade. Mayreen Thornton, ’31 CL’RRENT MYTHOLOGY Venus—Anna Shelako. Apollo—“Tubby” Emory. Mars—John Haworth. Jupiter—Paul Wyre I uno—Yvonne Branham. 1‘ai e Twenty-six THINGS THAT WILL GO DOWN IN HISTORY 1929-1930 '1' h k Gkorgktown H i-Ti mks COMPLAINTS ON DIVERS MATTERS A Nonsensical Dissertation on “Nothing At All” Prize Winning Essay by MARY POWELL WE herewith resolve to make an attempt at a personal essay, or a personal attempt at an essay, take it how you will; though upon reconsideration, we advise you to change that word “attempt to “attack or “assault, even to ambush ; any number of 4 Vs will do it. HE that as it may, having resolved to write an essay and that in a complaining tone upon Complaints, we looked upon the mountain range of Unhandy Things and Difficulties in General, and felt, like the prospector, that “there’s gold in them thar hills , the sad difference between us and the afore-mentioned prospector being that we will never find that gold so the hero and heroine can marry, having befriended the old prospector when the villain—but what have heroes and heroines and villians and prospectors to do with us ? Really now, we ask you! AS we become more and more undeceived and hardened and as our eyes are opened to the sad realities of life, we find ourselves looking upon the world as a “vale of tears and if not a “howling desert exactly, at least an exceedingly noisy one. The world can scarcely be said to “howl in this day of moderness and sophistication; it squawls, and honks and plays saxaphones—but no howling, a bit too uncivilized— that, my dear Genevieve Angelina! TO return to complaints. Heading the list of Things to He Complained About comes the revolving door. Now, for instance, we saw our old friend, George, on the street the other day. “Good old George”, we thought, and would have rushed to meet him, but—We were entering a Revolving Door. Alas! so was George, and a fat lady and a messenger boy. Really, it was quite five minutes l efore we saw old George—a number of George’s revolving very fast, true—but not the good old George we had considered him. In fact we were both too exhausted to appreciate each other we didn’t enjoy old George as we had planned. Tut! Tut! A world without revolving doors -what a prospect of relief! SPEAKING of leaves—Who was? We certainly were not! Waiving all such minor details, the way magazines are put together—it’s disgraceful! To wit: We go into a barber shop—not a woman in sight and six men ahead of us. We relax and pick up a magazine and sweetest peace floods our heart. A good story opens as if by magic to our hand and we read we become well-nigh excited -remarkable in this day when every story is a sensation and may the hottest win— we read on and on—the hero is almost downed by the villain when—continued on page fifty-nine, says the impudent line at the bottom of page thirteen. Furiously we rifle through the leaves—ah, at last no, this is page fifty—here it is. Sighing with relief we again pursue our story. Hut what’s this? Says the first line “Such a color scheme is a happy solution for the northern room. We feel like the old man who discovered that somebody of Hiblical time had a wife “one hundred forty cubits wide and seventy cubits long”. Unlike the old man we do not believe this from “kiver to kiver . Something is wrong. Ah—the solution: This is page one hundred fifty-nine. THEN there is that matter of exciting shows. Did you ever go to see a war picture and, when the fair heroine is struggling with the brute soldier, rise and shout to a crowded house and the huge delight of the gallery, “The knife is on the table ? Then, brother, we desire to shake your good right hand. Let us go into a huddle and form a society for the prevention of Exciting Shows, and use for our motto some light little thing such as “Tros Tyriusque mihi nullo discrimine agctur or, perhaps, “He who does not shout may at least laugh”. A rebuking look from the Grandfather clock brings to mind that good old adage “Enough’s aplenty . Let us end the program with “The Cowboy’s Lament or Hury Me Out on the Cold Prairie, and quaff a last bumper to “Complaints. May they die an earlv death!” BLUE AND GOLD. THEN SILVER Maykkkn Thornton wan’d that life’s mth can he Of a million different hues; The green that is the sea, The sky’s ever-varying blues, The splashes of beauty that line the iccst When at the end of each cloudless day. The sun sinks slowly to saffron rest And night’s shadows begin to hold sway. But often this same road appears, II'hen the heavens are gray and cold, To stretch on through the weary years. With never a joy to unfold. It’s then that we need the most courage, .And the love that will help us to find Those precious bits of silver With which clouds are supposedly lined. I’auc Twenty-seven 'I'hk Gkorgktown 11i-Times 1929-1930 HigK Speed and Accuracy Accomplished by Commercial Students Georgetown to Enter Teams in The Shorthand, Typing, And Bookkeeping Contests This Year Quite a number of honors have been taken by the commercial students during the past year. Although nothing they have done is nation wide, hard work must always be offered to win in any kind of competition, and these people, along with Mrs. Woodard. should be given due credit for their accomplishments. About the first introduction to real competition was experienced by tiie students when Mrs. Wooward decided to enter the commercial contests of this district. Two classrooms full of quickly-palpitating hearts settled down to the task of elimination among friends. This, in itself, was quite trying on the future court reporters and Lindbergh trailers, but soon the ordeal was over and the teams were chosen. After a lot of drill and practice, the district meet rolled around and settled in Georgetown Hi on the morning of May 5, 1929. All the standard bearers of the district’s numerous towns assembled, after a long and restless night, and the contest was soon under way. At the end of a seemingly infinite period of time, the judges announced their decisions, and brought several students out of a period of subconsciousness. Georgetown had won every phase of the meet into which she had entered! Drilling! Practicing! More practicing! Such a good showing was made that it was decided that a trip to Bloomington for the state finals would do the victors some good. This event took place on May 17 and 18, with the shorthand competition on the first day and the typewriting and bookkeeping on the latter. The city was quite crowded with young aspirants of business, and a lot of useful experience was gained by those who were thus honored. The contest started early and went through like a comet, thus making it necessary to start for home when one was only really loginning to enjoy himself. The trip was an interesting one, and besides the education and experience gained, many beautiful sights were seen. Those taking the trip were Margaret Fazekas. Mildred Stedman, Mary Chantos, Thelma Thomas, Bernice Houghton, William Moore, Mildred Alabaugh, Ruby Ramsey, Clara Zielinski, Ruth Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Woodard, Mr. Almy and Mrs. William Stedman. Georgetown was chosen again this year as the place for the district contest which was held April 26. Teams were entered from Georgetown in beginning and advanced typing, in 60-word, 80-word and 100-word shorthand dictation, and in l ookkecping. Following is a list of awards that have been won by the commercial students of the Class of 1930: Mildred Alabaugh— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Woodstock 23 word pin. Woodstock 40 word pin. Eva Bi.ary— Royal 30 word certificate. Fi.ossik Carrington— Remington 25 word certificate. Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Mary Chantos— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Lrc'iu-: Hinton— Royal 30 word certificate. Olive Lancaster— Remington 25 word certificate William Moore— Royal 30 word certificate Royal 40 word pin. Royal 50 word pin. Woodstock 25 word pin. Woodstock 40 word pin. Woodstock 50 word pin. Remington 40 word pin. Remington 25 word certificate. Ruby Ramsey-— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Remington 25 word certificate. Woodstock 25 word pin. Woodstock 40 word pin. Remington 40 word pin. Royal 50 word pin. Mary Alice Sandusky— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Edith Thornton— Royal 30 word certificate. Mildred Wells— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Royal 50 word pin. Woodstock 25 word pin. Clara Zielinski— Royal 30 word certificate. Royal 40 word pin. Royal 50 word pin. Woodstock 25 word pin. Woodstock 40 word pin. Woodstock 50 word pin. Remington 25 word certificate. Remington 40 word pin. Nellie Porter— Royal 30 word certificate Royal 40 word pin. Everyone in the shorthand class has a 60 word shorthand dictation certificate. Ruby Ramsey, Edith Thornton, William Moore, Clara Zielinski, Mary Chantos, and Mildred Alabaugh have won 80 word shorthand dictation certificates. Everyone in the class in advanced shorthand holds a membership certificate in O. G. A. (Order of Gregg Artists). In the club contest Clara Zielinski won a gold pin and also the club prize. Page Twenty-eight 1929-1930 Thk Georgetown Hi-Timks MAGAZINE STAFF FIRST ROW: William Moore, Ruby Ramsey, Donald Grubb. Mary Powell, Howard Kmory, Mildred AlahaiiKl). Halary Sawicki, Onabellc Moony. SECOND ROW: Mary Chantos, Margaret Chapman, Theodore Elliott, Alice Lacey, Elmer Learnard. Mild- red Wells, Edith Haworth. THIRD ROW: Clara Zielinski, Wayne Henry, Margaret Richards, Flossie Carrington, I.ucile Ilinton, Homer Flora, Nelle Haney. Seniors Sa )e Tour Money by Publishing Magazine Quite a lot of arguments have originated over the fact that the senior class is publishing a magazine this year instead of following the example of making an annual, set by former students. However, it happens that the present staff is immune to sentiment, and no drastic changes have been made, whatever the result of anv such unofficial debate might have been. The primary benefit of such a course is gained by you, my readers and, verilv, you should well appreciate the fact. Such an edition as this tells you in just the proper space, exactly the same thing which would, otherwise, have been unnecessarily stretched over several extra sheets of valuable paper. If our program leads you to have some extra time over your allotted amount for reading this publication, we suggest that you spend it in reading Shakespeare or, better still, read this again. Another benefit you gain is through the price you pay. Not only do you get our great work at a lower cost than you would otherwise, but you can rest satisfied that we are all in favor of economy and will not go forth into the world as politicians to take all your money away from you through taxes. No, Mr. Coolidge wasn't responsible for our idea of thrift. Do not feel that we are victims of sluggish habits nor consider this a pamphlet or something produced without effort, for quite a lot of honest labor was consumed in its preparation and, don’t you remember “An honest man’s the noblest work of God.” MEMORIES William Parke The minutes Hy by, one by one. The hours are gone; the day is done. Then lingering memories arise; They bring old pictures to my eyes. I look to them for sweet refrain Of all the things I crave, in vain— The dear ones gone, no more to come. The dear old school, with all its fun. But years of work and pain I see; Crushed and destroyed will ever be The thoughts of hope—my memories. Page Twenty-nine 'I' H I- (i!•: )RGKTOW N 111 -'1' I M KS 1929-1930 CAN YOU WORK THIS ONE? VERTICAL (Up and Down) 1. Teacher of Commercial work in G. H. S. 2. Kind of parties the seniors like to have. 3. What the sophomore girls look like when they play B. B. 4. The kind of F. L. H. dub meetings Mr. Burch calls. 5. What Wcstvillc means to G. I I. S. 6. 1930 F. B. captain. 8. How every one feels when he gets his card. 9. President of Washington -Jcf-ferson college after the Civil War. What some people look like. 10. 11. 12. 16. The kind of insurance that the Vocational Civics class are 34. going to take out. 3g. Our secretary, that docs everything for us. 37 Our last exam. 18. Abbreviation of the class Miss Garver teaches 8th hour. 10. A West India plant learned about in Mr. Murphy’s Commercial Geography class. 20. Name of the book written by Col. Chas. Lindbergh. 21. French for summer. 22. Craziest boy in G. H. S. 24. An article. 27. A b b r e v iation for road. 28. A man’s name. 30. The girl with long blond curls in G. H. S. 33. The sound a rusty hinge makes. A preposition learned in Miss Allen’s English class. What the football boys are not allowed to drink. What the seniors call their father, now that they’ve grown up. o ft 77 pu X7 V ■ S3- 1 1 23. What “Bam” used to call his father. 23. The first word the seniors ever uttered. 26. The starting place in Sweeley’s favorite game. 29. Mussoulini III. 31. The kind of steak “Hamhone ordered down at Terre Haute, the day G’town played Bieknell. 32. Our Music director. 15. A weh-footed waterfowl, like a common duck, hut smaller. 36. Everybody in G. H. S. 41. How the seniors are beginning to feel. 44. Not at any time. 45. To make fit or suitable. 46. One of our cleverest teachers, a natural born leader. 48. Likeness. 49. Imperative form of the Latin verb voco. 51. Abbreviation for after dark. 52. The last event in our track meets. 38. What the boys will have if they don’t leave “hard liquor” alone. 39. Something necessary in the Sport called the love game. 40. To turn in a circle. 42. A preposition that Miss Surratt teaches about in her English class. 43. Famous last words of Miss Rees, “I don’t give an—” 44. Best Eats Chairman, of the Girls’ Club for the Mother’s Tea, we’ve ever had. 45. The nickname of the man, who lost by one vote, the straw vote of the Presidential election of 1929, that took place in G. H. S. 46. The name given to the students that sit on the east side of the assembly. 47. A loyal supporter of the G. H. S. football team. 50. Lowest point. 53. What the F. L. H. lacks this year. 60. Each of us. HORIZONTAL (Back and Forth) 1. Editor of Purple and White. 7. Captain of senior boys’ B. B. team. 13. President of Girls’ Club. 14. Crowd of freshmen. 15. Preposition learned in Miss Mack’s English class. 16. Author of the “Raven.” 17. What all teachers have. (ln line 2 one number is missing. There should be a number 16 vertical in the space to the right of 15.) 54. What the freshmen fail to do some times when Miss Henderson tells them to go to the office. 55. What all the senior girls would like to do. 56. Another word for knock. 57. State of being adjacent. 58. W’hat most everyone has. 59. The recent B. B. captain of G. H. S. 61. What you wear. 62. A hotel in Danville. 63. A boy very popular in the agricultural section in G. H. S. 64. A hard working teacher, always willing to help in anything she can. Pajc Thirty 1929-1930 Thk Gkorgktown I Ii-Times “MT LIFE THUS FAR” By Minnie, the Mouse, as Told to Onabelle Moody “Yes, Mam, I’ve seen many sights since I’ve taken up my home in G. 11. S. I have been making my home under the book cases in Miss Mack’s room, and in Miss Allen’s desk. Oh! I eat mostly books, and lunches that are out in the cloak room. Yes! I guess I can tell you about some of the things that have happened. School started Sept. 7. It sounded like a thunder storm to me. There were a lot of new freshmen running around trying to find out from which side they were to get into their seats. I thought Sept. 11, 1 would get some peace by staying in Miss Mack’s room, away from the “freshies,” but no! at 3:05 in rushed a mob of hilarious seniors and juniors to elect officers for the Literary club. Mary Powell was chosen as the President. I was certainly glad when they left ’cause Lucile Hinton just about stepped on me. I rushed out into the assembly and there were the juniors talking about their election. 1 heard someone say, “We’ve got a real talker for our class, “Ham” Haney. Sept. 13. I guess the other classes had election of officers, ’cause I heard Lois Almy and Annalee Mitchell say Rill Moore heads the senior class, Wayne Emory, the sophomore and John Haworth the freshmen. I tell you that freshmen class is an awfully lively bunch. Sept. 18. all the girls got together in the assembly. I thought 1 might as well listen in, because I feel as if I’m one of them. These girls were there to select officers for the Girls’ Club. They selected as their president let’s see. Oh! I know it was you—You sure do talk a lot. don’t you? Sept. 20, was the noisiest day I believe 1 ever spent in that assembly—You see, Georgetown was going to Sidell the following day. The student body thought they should have a little spirit among them and elect cheer leaders. Well, they elected Onabelle and “Tubby.” They led the assembly in some yells. I joined in with them with a few Squeeks.” On Oct. 3. 1 happened to be in the drawer of Miss Allen’s desk. I heard her say, “The Literary club has asked us to give our production of “Gareth and Lyn-ette” before them, shall we?” I never heard such clapping and shouting in all my life. 1 started to run away and just then Miss Allen spied me. She let out a terrible shriek. Silly of her wasn't it? Afraid of little Minnie? Oct. 8, Mr. Rlack said, “Cards are ready for you students.” I saw nothing but tears and heard nothing but groans the rest of the day. Why, because they failed to study and get good grades. Oct. 9, the Ag. boys presented, “Beating the Sheriff to Farmer Brown,” before the assembly. I liked it fine, I got up on the stage, too. No one saw me but Peg” Burd. She likes me so she didn’t say a thing. Oct. 11. the teachers went to L'rbana to attend a teacher’s meeting. I sort of felt responsible for the student body so I stayed to watch them. I enjoyed myself very much, for Lois E., Alma S.. Virginia E., and Katherine W., put on a little show. I can’t tell you about it, so you’d better ask them. Oct. 23, I heard Mr. Black say, Miss Allen, will you take charge of the assembly program this morning?” I knew right then I’d hear some singing. Sure enough I heard the students try to sing. Then Mr. Black bawled Larry. Wayne, and Leo S. out for shouting. They deserved it all right. I tell you I was glad when that assembly period was over, I hate to hear women sing, and you see I was nearest them. Oct. 30. Let’s see that was Hallowe’en night, wasn’t it? Oh! I was trying to catch up on my sleep that night when all at once 1 heard a lot of laughing and talking. I peered out, I saw the strangest looking people. Then it dawned on me that the high school was giving a party. Grubbie looked awfully funny in his sister’s clothes. Nov. 4, I happened to be in Miss Mack’s room getting ready for a date with “Timmy” that lives in the l oiler room. It was nice and quiet until Kenneth Crum and Dick Morris came in. I guess they were going to try out for the junior play, Captain Applejack.” Just for interrupting me I hope they don’t gel in the play. Nov. 13. Elmer Learnard and Dwight Lambert held their heads so high that I thought they must have fallen heir to several millions. I asked Timmy” the cause and he sez. “Oh! Minnie they broadcasted over the radio last night from WLS.” I thought to myself Mr. Murphy and Miss Mack must be awfully good dramatic coaches. Nov. 25. I didn’t sleep so well last night, so I thought maybe I could hear something exciting that had happened over the week-end. Well, while I was deciding this the opportunity came. Jean A., Winifred B., Mary P., and Mildred A., were talking about the Press convention they attended. Nov. 21. 22 and 23 over at Urbana. I guess they must have had a nice time. I just thought to myself, now I wish “Timmy” could be as romantic as those Joliet boys the girls were talking about. Nov. 27. “Timmy” told me Mr. R. Jewell of Danville was going to speak before the assembly. I sez, “This is one time I’m going to stay and listen, ’cause Timmy knows a good speaker when he sees one I tell you.” Mr. Jewell sure is funny. Even Mr. Black laughed. Timmy and I had the nicest little laugh right along with the student body. (Continued on page 35) Page Thirty-one 1929-1930 Thk Gkorgktown IIi-Timks SILVER P y BLANCHE JONES Silver was a fuzzy, Huffy, smoky-colored Persian kitten. From the tip of her wee pink nose to the end of her big Huffy tail, she was the personification of daintiness. Silver would not let any one feed her but me. and none but the choicest food which pleases kitten palates, could be fed to her. In the evenings we would watch Silver play. She was one of the most playful kittens that I have ever seen. A kitten that is not playful lives a very dull and unpleasant life. Silver ran. jumped, pranced, frolicked, and rolled all about the house. One of her favorite games was to leap to the middle of the lace curtains and swing to and fro. Many of the neighbors thought it was awful the way the kitten ran and played in the house. They said that if it belonged to them they would either kill it or give it away. But why be so cruel to dumb animals, just because they are having a little fun. Remember this—that there is a proper dignity and proportion to be observed in the performance of every act of life” (Marcus Aurelius). When Silver was reprimanded she would turn her frightened, saucer shaped, copper eyes upon the cruel person and then scamper down across the floor to safety. Her fear was short-lived for in less time than it takes to tell it, she would be back at her pranks again. Silver’s innocent gaze and soft rumbling purr endeared her even to her enemies. One day Silver stepped down from her favored pranks of aristocracy and caught a mouse. The mouse was very frightened but to Silver it was the prize of her hunt. The soft innocence of Silver’s eyes turned to relentless murder as she gobbled it down before it had a chance to squeak. “The youth of Silver was a blunder, the maturity a struggle and her old age a regret.” Silver died when she was five years old. I mourned for her as if she were a sister, but on recollecting some past thoughts i came to the conclusion that Longfellow was right: “Trust no future howe’er pleasing! Let the dead Fast bury its dead! Act, act in the living present! Heart within and God o’erhead! Every Road’s a Long Lane Prize Winning Poem By MARY POWELL F.vcry road's a long lane. A silvery lane to roam; Hut every road that winds the plain Leads at last to home. This long road that I shall go (Hark to a hidden rill!) Why lead it high or lead it low There’s beauty—beauty still. O! all the world's a gay green dell With here a palace fine, lint in the world (I know this well) There’s no home like to mine. And though your way lead high and high Though it be brave, my brother. And at it’s end you find free sky— Why I—I’ll find my Mother! Page Thirty-two GLIMPSES OF 1929-30 AT G. H. S. 1929-1930 Thk Georgetown 111-Timks Prophecy of Class of 1930 By Mil) WEIXS AND RILL MOORE Time: 10:00 A. M. any clay. Place: Circus grounds behind Harry Clark’s department store. Personae: Two G. H. S. graduates of long ago. Mid Wells (tight rope walker) and Rill Moore (clown). Proceedings: Mid: Gosh! It’s been a long time since we left this burg for the big tent. Bill: It sure has. 1 don’t see how there could be many of our old classmates here, cause we’ve seen most of them on our trips over the country with this gang- Mid: T wonder if Bernice is still here. The last time we heard of her, she was the head of the long dress society of the Christian church. We have two of the others with us in our own troupe. I’d never have thought that Dwight would turn out to be our lion tamer; and, besides that, to gain world-wide honors by teaching our old Leo to gargle Listerine. However. I always thought that Ted would l e a big He-MAN in some joint, and we might as well have him as anybody. Rill: Say, do you remember when we was in Chi? 1 always figgered Tubby would do somethin’ big, but I never was so surprised as when we stayed at the Rlackstone Hotel and found that he was Head Janitor there. He told us that when he got his vacation, he went over to Detroit and one of the first things he saw was Naomi settin’ in a show window advertisin’ the ease of Henry's Detroit worms. Mid: Didn’t Margaret R. follow her old line, all right. I was sure glad to hear that she was one of Mr. Wrigley’s superintendents. I’ll bet she never lets ’em slip in any short sticks of gum. And do you remember that Whiz Bang that the conductor on the train sold us. It said on the front page that Clara was editor of that publication which went into 40.-000,000 homes a month. Bill: Let’s just make a list of them what’s workin’ in the Boom! Boom! city. There’s Mildred A., a great sopraner singer in the Opery. Then they say Lucile is posin’ as a model for Sears Roebuck’s catalog. Olive is slingin’ a wicked dishrag over at Thompson’s restaurant, number 1313, ain’t it? And do you remember I lelen L. ? She is supposed to be fiddlin’ for the Chi. division of one of them Russian squads. Mid: Say brother, the thing what surprised me was the article I read in the Chi. Trib. which said that Wayne had turned out to be a great salesman and was dryin’ up snow and sellin’ it for sugar down in Ala-bamy. And I heard just the other day that Mary P. was teachin’ English over at Oxford and writin’ art- icles for Clara’s Winter Annual in her spare time. I guess Dome is settin' purty now, since he guessed Old Golds in a blindfold contest. Bill: I wouldn’t mind havin’ a nice home like some of our old friends have got who made good in the movie racket. They say Larry’s got a good job doublin’ for Hoot Gibson; and Edith H. would even be lots better off if she ever got to collect the $1,000,000 insurance she’s got on them there legs of hers. I’ll bet Helen N. lias piled up a lot of jack, from all the pitchers I’ve seen of her famous dancin’ feet advertisin’ this here Blue Jay Corn Plaster. Mid: Ain’t it a sight how that bunch has scattered out. Even on one trip around the world we saw a whole lot of ’em. There was Nellie actin’ as a model over there in Paris in that gown shop. There was a sign on a dump in that burg what read. “Beauty Parlor Salon, Permanents a Specialty, Pauline Rice -Prop. 'I hey told me that Mary Chantos was an artist on Grubb Street in Paris, too. Then, over in China, Elmer was teachin’ different kinds of birds to make nests that are good to eat. Over in the Alps, we saw Margaret C. climbin’ the hillside, and she could already yodel. Prince Ali, of Persia, was sure lucky in gettin’ Joe to take care of his harem for him. I’ll bet Ruby is makin’ some dough in her job as secretary of the institute for Peeble Minded Bamboos in the South Sea Isles. Paul will sure give the other big butter and egg men in Australia some real competition now that he’s moved there. Bill: I was purty surprised on our last trip through this section. Letha, and Steve, too, seem to have settled down for good. There was Steve in the Grab-It-Here, buyin’ a case of Eagle Brand, and one day I saw Letha haulin’ her kids to school in a Ford truck. Bud was down to Olivet, faithfully preachin’ the gospel. Down there, he is considered an equal to Billy Sunday. Ony was in the same burg, actin’ as radio announcer for the Gossip Circulation Club. I sure was glad, too, to see Edith T. givin’ a demonstration up at Westville as an efficiency demonstrator for the Royal Typewriter Co. 1 guess Mary Alice will always be in the same old place. Hope she’s makin’ good money in the dairy business. She showed me a pitcher of Flossie drivin’ in the cows to milk on her ranch in Texas. Mid: Prince Abinski Ala Ilamar had his picture in the paper, announcin’ that he was cornin’ to Danville. His name didn’t fool me though. I knew it was Ivan just as soon as I seen it. Let’s see now, how many of our class are there left? There is Homer F. I guess lie’s a cartoonist for the “Eye Opener.” Alice L. is now giving public demonstrations in graceful (Continued on page 38.) Page Thirty three T HK iEORGKTOW N III -TIM KS 1929-1930 Interesting Projects New Feature of Class Work Partly because of the extra time given to the students through the change in the daily program, and partly due to the fact that the students and teachers are more ambitious than necessary this year, several projects of interest have been carried on in the various classes. This type of work not only gives the students a chance to exercise their ability, but is also good training for them. Athenian Society Honored With Presentation by English V Class Alfred Lord Tennyson would probably “turn over in his grave if he knew what had been happening to his “Idylls of the King” this past year in school. Anyway we are glad we don’t have to answer for that. Gareth and Lynette was the selection chosen by the junior English classes. Members of the classes were grouped and given parts to do over. Continuity directors were chosen and some even contributed theme songs. When both projects were completed the best scenes were chosen and try-outs for the cast were held. Alas, Clarence Stasavich had the honor of being “king for a night.” We do not know whether the production did not pass the board of censors and could not be played before the assembly or not but at its one and only performance, before the Literary club, it was certainly enjoyed. As we started out to say, it was a good piece of original work by the English V classes. Miss Allen as the director seems to have missed her calling. Some Newspaper Ability Shown by Freshmen Would you believe that we have people in our school who are in constant touch with a famous pirate crew? The same one which Robert Louis Stevenson seems to have known so well ? These people are in the freshman English classes. Since they knew so much about these fascinating people they decided it would be a shame to keep it from the rest of the world. The best way to reach the public was through a newspaper. They chose an editor-in-chief, assistants, and reporters who were immediately dispatched into that territory (their English books) to bring back more news. From them we learn that “The wedding of Jim Hawkins was held at the town hall last week and that “Billy Bones, famous basso, entertained friends at a concert May 30 at which time the feature was a song of his own composition “Yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum.” Although the work was entirely new' to them they proved that if they cared to do so they would probably give some newspaper keen competition when their work at Georgetown high is completed. Seniors Study Macbeth Under Contract System An opportunity to do original work was offered to the English VII class this year. The plan which was very successfully carried out was to study Macbeth under a contract system. Each contract had certain requirements to be filled and the members of the class were allowed to choose their own contracts. All were graded according to the contracts they filled, the grades ranging from 75 to 100. As a part of one contract, scenes from the play were presented in class. Among the most interesting of these was the sleep-walking scene in which Lady Macbeth entered the darkened class room with a candle in her hand. Then there was the scene in which some very blood thirsty seniors entered the room bent on murdering Banquo, their daggers dripping with red paint. These murderers were all desperadoes and played their parts to perfection. Oral talks were given on many subjects. Some of them being; the story in its original form, the German version, and the Craig production of Macbeth. Still another part of the contract called for original research on debatable topics such as “who wras the third murderer.” The suspected characters were put on trial for their lives and sentence was finally passed on Lady Macbeth. This method of studying the play met with approval bv all and in every instance it wras reported that more benefit was received from it than from the ordinary method of reading and discussing in class. “Let us have more of our work on the contract plan, was their cry. Geometry Class Enlarges Patterns A great amount of interest was aroused this year in Geometry II classes in connection with the study of proportion. Members of the class were asked to bring quilt blocks or pictures to school, the idea being to enlarge the original pattern. In this work they used nine inch square of staff paper, dividing it into the same number of squares as they had drawn on the pattern. When the new design was completed it was exactly the same as the old one, only larger and easier to use. One person in the class enlarged the head of a girl which she had drawn. All the figures were just as neat as the original one and all seemed to enjoy the work, it being the first of that kind done in a Geometry class. This should have served as proof to the student that there is a general and practical knowledge to lx? gained from geometry. Page Thirty-four 1929-1930 T HIC GKORGKTOWN H I-Tl MKS GREISER I SON i PLUMBING and HEATING j 701 N. Vermilion ; DANVILLE, ILL. Phone 2038 MINNIE, THE MOUSE (Continued from page 31) Dec. 2, This old assembly has been pretty quiet since everybody had a Thanksgiving vacation. The kids came back today. I heard Ruby Ramsey and Emily Lou, talking about the swell football team we have. 1 guess the Thanksgiving game must have been a thriller. “Timmie” wanted to take me to the game, but I was afraid I’d get stepped on, so I wouldn’t go. I wanted to shake hands with Georgetown’s undefeated team, but “Tim-mie” wouldn’t think of letting me. Dec. 11, The juniors presented their play, “Captain Applejack.’’ “Kennie” C. and Dick M. got to Ik in it. I hated it, too, I like that play pretty well. 1 had a good seat, too, and the funny part of it was I could see Mark, Larry, and “Stuffy’’ in the balcony but they couldn’t see me. “Ram” sure was tough looking. I’m glad my “Timmie” isn’t like him. Dec. If), I went into Miss Mack’s room. I thought perhaps I would find some excitement, it was the eighth hour. Mr. Woodruff had killed some friends of mine. 1 was horrified. Just think of it they had been caught in a trap, that had some cheese in it. I was grieving over the departure of my friends, when I heard Olive L., Mary Rose C., and Nelle P., scream just because they saw my ]M)or, dear, friends. I’d be willing to die too, if it wasn't for my dear Timmie”. Dec. 18, A Christmas program was given before the Assembly. I liked to watch Prances G., Helen G., Tony S., and “Clem” S., dance. I always thought Tony was bashful. but he isn’t, is he? Just ’cause a fellow isn’t always seen talking or walking with the girls they call him bashful. Dec. 20. G. II. .8. could hardly hold its students. I just had to stay in hiding most of the day because the kids couldn’t wait for 3:05. It meant a nice vacation for them. Can’t blame them much— I keep wondering what “Timmie” will give me for Xmas. (Continued on page 37) Quality Service Phone 19 ! j ' � ) ) ) v � s � � s I ♦ I I 1 132 N. Walnut ! Danville, 111. ! 7 t S j S s s PRINTERS BOOK BINDERS j RULERSi Vatje Thirty fi; c 'PHK GEORGKTOWN Ml-TIMKS 1929-1930 BUY YOUR Groceries, Fruits, Meats, and Dry Goods at HARRY CLARK’S DEPARTMENT STORE PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT Phone No. 1 ON THE SQUARE Place Your Order For Enqraued (graduation Programs and Cards With The Qeorgetoiun Heips (Continued from page 11) For the year 1929-30 only three additions were made to the already efficient faculty. Miss Allen, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, came as music director. and to assist in the English department. Miss Carver of Mansfield was added to the teaching force as the girls’ athletic instructor. Much interest has been displayed in soccer, basketball, and tennis tournaments and in baseball. field and track events. Resides this she teaches algebra and commercial geography. Miss Surratt, of Tipton. Indiana, as a French teacher, twists her tongue, breathes through her mouth, and talks through her nose to produce a nasal sound in order to speak French. While teaching French she is in a trance as if she were in France; then all at once she is back in the I nited States teaching American history and civics. ! SCHLOSSER i BROS. CREAM STATION i Albert Peake, agent 1 Market Price Paid for i Cream i j j Accurate Tests and ! Weights ! Agency for Tailor Made Clothes Can You Imagine! Mr. Sweeley with all the buttons on his vest? Miss Rees with straight black hair? Mr. Burch wearing overalls to school ? Miss Allen 5 ft. 2, eyes of blue, weight 172? Mr. Almy driving a new Ford 10 miles an hour being the gait ? Mrs. Woodard with a whoopee” bob? Mr. Black walking down the railroad track, with a sack of coal on his back? (“Who said 1 was a bum!”) Miss Mack without her pocket book ? Miss Surratt not bawling out Clem” ? .Miss Carver angry with the world? Miss Miller screaming at the sight of a mouse? (Feminine instinct). Miss Henderson chewing gum in Geometry class? Mr. Murphy teaching Ag. to the girls? Miss Frye without a smile? That's the Point It’s the little things that bother us. You can sit on a mountain, but not a tack! One Door South of Square A Portable Typewriter is now considered as necessary to the Student as the Fountain Pen. Some college professors will not accept a paper unless it is typ?d. Don’t let this happen to YOU. We sell and rent ALL makes of Portable Typewriters, as well as large machines. Special rates to Students. Corona, Underwood, Royal, Remington, and Barr Portable Typewriters—take your choice. Danville Typewriter Company G. W. Randolph 22 W. North St. DANVILLE, ILL. I'auc Thirty Six 1929-1930 Tiik Gkorgktown 11i-Timks FOR Wall Paper, Stationery, Hooks, Dry Goods, School Supplies, Notions, Chinaware s s GO TO TERRELL’S and DINSMORE’S STORE GEORGETOWN, ILL. THE OUEEN CITY : 22 E. Main St. DANVILLE DANVILIE’S SMART SPECIALTY SHOP Coats - Dresses For Miss or Matron Popular Priced Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear I (Continued from page 35) Jan. 6, I’ve really had a peaceful holiday. I guess 1-rania N. must have had some parties during Christmas vacation for Clara and Helen N.. were talking about what good times they had had. I guess the llurd sisters must have given a keen bobsled party, too, ’cause Larry S.. and Dick M.. were talking about the new song they had learned, entitled “Sonny Hoy.” Stella I), and Martha I)., said they still had a lot of candy left over so they are going to bring it to school. Gee, hope they give me a piece of it. Jan. 7, The kids know that it won’t lx long until exams for they have really settled down. You should see Mary Mae Hill study. Jan. 22. 23. 24. Well, exams! I tell you the kids are almost a wreck they’ve lx en working so hard. Mary Powell, is almost sure she flunked everything, as is Alma Warren. Alvin Testa says he knows he’ll get through ’cause he has a drag with the teachers. Jan. 30. Elections going on here in G. 11. S. “Timmie” and 1 never want to miss out on a thing—So we listened in on the returns. Gee, how crazy kids are when they elect some of those bums as officers. Feb. 5, Seniors gave a very nice assembly program. I wouldn’t be a bit surprised to see some of those seniors getting contracts to act on Broadway. Feb. 19, The juniors had charge of the assembly program today. It was good I thought. “Ram” Haney certainly had a powerful machine—I thought the jazz band was grand. I couldn’t keep my feet still. Feb. 27. Girls' club entertained their mothers at a tea. I attended, too. The only refreshments I got was what dropped on the floor. “It went over great I guess,” that is what I heard Mary Alice Sandusky say to Edith Thornton. I wish they’d have things oftener up here ’cause I get so tired of chewing on books, etc. (Continued on page 39) Facing the I FUTURE I Business Education secured un- j dcr the direction of our expert J teachers, will help you to create j your opportunities. | INTENSIVE TRAINING Will develop your skill in office i work. | Enroll Any Monday j i UTTER BACK- ; i BROWN i Business College | 103 N. Vermilion St. | Georgetown Electric Hatchery QUALITY CHIX Custom Hatching Broodery in Connection Phone 182 On State Route 1 Page Thirty-seven T11 k Gk jkgktow n Hi -'I' i m i:s 1929-1930 DUKES CAFE AND Confectionery □ Come and Meet THE GANG (Continued from page 33) swimming. Mark is diggin’ oil wells for John I). Nelle is playin’ tennis as Hill Tilden’s partner. I guess they’re thinkin’ of lockin’ horns for life. Harmon turned aviator. He’s private chauffeur, since Lindy has grown old. to him and his wife. Bob C. is an end man in the Boston Sympathetic Orchestra. Bill: Gee, there sure was some mob, wasn’t there? Mid: Yeah. An’ it’s up to us to keep the low-down on the whole bunch. IVhere to Spend Your Vacation Greenland—Freshmen. Iceland—Some girls we know. Chile—Some other girls. Ireland—Our parents. Greece—Some cafe’s we know. Mrs. Black, (after a dull evening at home) : “Don’t sit there like a dud ! Say something.” Ward N. (brightly) : “Well, Well. Well. I see Mr. Hoover has had his picture taken. | This Hook Engraved By V ( j The : Indianapolis Engraving Co. i Wulsin Bldg. 1N DI AN APOLIS, INDIAN A DISTRIBUTOR OF Quality Sporting Goods 155 Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILL. j If It’s From Alexander’s It’s Dependable s Pajc Thirty-eit ht 1929-1930 Thk Gkorgktown Hi-Timks Georgetown Shoe Shop i Work Done While-U-Wait STAR BRAND SHOES | j Sold Here j Tom Fazio, Prop. j ICE CREAM I Ice Cold Drinks, Candy ! s s Tobacco—Cigars f and Cigarettes 1 ' j j | CITY i j POOL | ROOM j i s ) s s i GEORGE L. WILLIAMS, ! (Continued from page 37) March 7, Gee that game with Homer, at Westville last night, must have been a funny one. I heard Joe Gorman tell Garnet Hol-stine that sure was a stally game, and the score was 1-0 in favor of Georgetown. I guess the team is going to take books, candy and pillows next time they play Homer. March 10, Big game up here tonight. “Timmie” and I sneaked down to the gym about 8 o’clock and I tell you I saw the funniest sight. The faculty played the business men. Mr. Black looked mighty cute in his overalls. Clayt Dukes was the cutest one of the other team. Faculty won. T was glad. Timmie wasn’t though. March 17, St. Patrick’s day, everybody wearing green, of course the freshies don’t need any extra colors. March 28, Big Night! Revue given! It was sure good. Oh! those girls sure can dance. I thought when they started practicing they’d never be able to do a thing. The servants were a scream. Dannie sure could sing. Well, I’m afraid I can’t add anything else to this until next fall, but here’s hoping I win my “Timmie”, and that the teachers will take pity on us mice and not kill us. Mr. Burch: “If someone threw a brick at the teacher in the assembly, when would everybody realize the horror of it ? Wouldn’t it be when the teacher’s eyes began to dicker?” Larry: “No. when they buried the teacher.” Miss Rees: “Just going out?” Miss Henderson: “Yes, I’m going to look over my library.” Miss Rees: “Library?” Miss Henderson : “Yes. I go around and visit my friends now and then, and look at my books, and often pick up an umbrella or two of mine.” Mr. Morris: “Has your son forgotten all lie’s learned so far in school?” Mr. Haney: “I certainly hope so. 1 le can’t make a living necking that’s sure.” j ...............I j FOOS j ELECTRIC i SHOE REPAIR I SHOP � s s Good Shoe Repairing i of All Kinds Wear-U-Well Brand Shoes All Work Guaranteed South Main Street J GEORGETOWN, ILL. i RADIOS Crosley - R. C. A. The Best in Radios RUGS Gulistans, Mohawks, Axminsters, Wiltons For Every Room and Purse Quartier Co. Georgetown, 111. Westville, III. Parjc Thirty-nine Th !•: Gkorgktow n 11 i-Timks 1929-1930 0. VACKETTA WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS Phone 91 601 South State St. GROCERIES, MEATS, AND DRY GOODS i Fresh Fish on Fridays J “IVc Deliver in Georyetozvn ' J. c. PENNEY CO. Ill East Main St. DANVILLE, ILL. (Continued from page 24) 'Phis ended the 1930 basketball season for Georgetown high school girls. Several new sports have been introduced this spring. Most interest has been taken in volley ball. When weather permits, baseball and track are out-door sports. Tennis has been chosen as favorite sport among many of the girls. 'Pile event that is being anticipated is the girls’ held day. At this time the final volley ball, baseball, and tennis games are to be played. Suitable ribbons will be awarded to those girls placing in track and field events. This it is hoped may bring to an end the happiest and most profitable year that Georgetown has ever experienced in girls’ athletics. Try These On Your Victrola— 1— “Love Me”—Jean Almy. 2— “Sonny Hoy”—Dickie Morris. 3— Yo-Ho-Ho”—“Ham” Haney. 4— “I’m Just a Dreamer”—Joe Mahoney. 5— “If I Had a Talking Picture of You”—Kenneth Crum. 0—“Turn On The Heat”—Wayne Henry. 7 “Pal of My Heart”—Marvin and Mabel. 8—“If I Had My Way”—Larry Sawicki. 9 Through” Winnifred Hurd. 10—“Vagabond Lover”—Joe Gorman. Georgetown s Haunted Bookshelf. 1 “Pride and Prejudice”—Elizabeth Warner. 2—“Vanity Pair”- Alma Spicer. • 3 Four Horsemen” — Larry, “Tubby,” Wayne, Markie”. 4— “The Three Musketeers” — Helen Niziolkiewicz, Clara Zielinski. Katherine White. 5— “When a Man’s a Man Ham I laney. 6— “Dance Magic” — Mildred Wells. 7— I llusion”—“ Huddie” Morris. 8— “Tarzan”—’l ed Elliott. 9— “Last of the Mohicans”—Seniors. 10—“The Stampede”—Freshies. ---------? ! J- J- Moore Union Barber Shop 122 North Main Headquarters for First Class Barber Work Wc Carry a Nice Line of Toilet Articles R. L. Bennett The Barber on the Square Agent for PHILLIPS LAUNDRY f L Faye Forty 1929-1930 The Georgetown I Ii-Timi;s 1 What the Seniors Have Done J ! 1 ; for G. H. S. Established 1890 Mary Powell STOP AT ! ! ’ Girls’ Chorus, 1, 2, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 1 SPANG j j Lumber Co. 2, 3, 4 ; Operetta, 1. 2; Declamation, 1; Oration, 3, 4; Semi-Chorus, 4; Science Club, 2; Latin Club, 4; French Club, 4; Lit. Club. 3, 4; P.W., 2, 3; Magazine, 4; May Fete, 2; Jr. Play; B.B., 3. Madden’s Cafe J Edith Thornton LUMBER AND Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 4; B.B., 1, 2; Track, 1, 2. 3. Olive Lancaster Ice Cream and Sodas ! BUILDING MATERIALS Mausfiebl, 111., 1; Girls’ Club, 4; French Club, 4; Sr. Show-Off. Mary Alice Sandusky and Soft Drinks Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; May Fete, 3; Sr. Show-Off; Literary Club, 4. : Home Made Pies : 1 1 J Phone 8 Mildred Alabaugh Harry C. Reid, Mgr. Operetta, 2; Vicc-Prcs., 2, 3; May Fete, 2; FLU, 2, 3, 4; P.YV., 3; Track. F. K. MADDEN ; GEORGETOWN, ILL. 1; ('.iris’ Club, 2; B.B., 2; Literary Club, 4; Sr. Show-Off; Magazine Staff, 4; Girls’ Club, 2; Com’l Teams, 3; Jr. Play; Press Convention Rep., 4. GEORGETOWN, ILL. 1 i Georgetown j Coney Island i ! Hot Chile : IceCream DAN STUFFIS [_____________________ LucilE Hinton Girls’ Club, 1. 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 2; Lit. Club, 3, 4; French Club, 4; Declamation, 1, 4; P.W., 3; Magazine Staff, 4; B.B., 1, 2. Helen Lew man Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra, 2. 3; May Fete, 1, 2. 3. Ivan Williams Football, 1-4, G-3, 4; Class B.B., 2, 3, 4; Capt. 3-4; I'LH, 4; French Club, 4; Track, 1, 2. Nellie Porter Danville, 1; Girls’ Club, 2, 4; May Fete, 3; Operetta, 2; Sr. Show-Off; Lit. Club, 4; Semi-Chorus, 2; B.B., 2; I W„ 3. Pauline Rice May Fete, 2-3; Senior Show-Off. Margaret Richards Sec., 4; Magazine, 4; Lit. Club, 4; P. YV., 3; May Fete, 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Show-Off; ('.iris’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary 1. Neli.e Haney ('.iris’ Club, 1, 3, 4; Magazine, 4; Jr. Play; Lit. Club, 4. HOUGHTON Undertaking I 'mu’ Forty-one 1929-1930 The Georgetown Hi-Times Rucker’s Lincoln Station G. M. RUCKER Linco Commercial Gasoline Linco Ethyl Gasoline Linco, Tiolene, Quaker State Motor Oils ALL GRADES OF GREASES M-248 2 Phones M-93 South of Square Georgetown, Illinois Clara Zielinski B.B., 1-4; Track, 1-3; May Fete, 1-3; Girls’ Club, 1-4; Lit. Club, 3-4; P. • W., 3; Magazine Staff, 4; Glee Club, 1-3; Senior Show-Off, 4; Typing Contest, 3; All-Star Team, 4. Mary R. Chantos Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club, 4; P. W. Staff, 3; Jr. Play; Lit. Club, 3, 4; Reading Club, 3; Typing Contest, 3; Mag. Staff, 4; Girls’ Glee Club, 4. Robert L. Chapman Ag. Club. 1, 2, 3, 4. 5; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Com’l. Club, 1; Orchestra, 1, 2, 3; Boys' Glee Club, 2, 3; Ag. Dramatic Club Team, 5; Jr. Play; Judging Team, 2, 3, 4, 5; Sr. Show-Off; Operetta, 2, 3. Marcaret Chapman Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lit. Club, 3; Com. Club, 1; French Club, 4; Sr. Show-Off; Sr. Mag. Staff; Track, 1, 2, 3; May Fete, 1, 2, 3, 4. Flossie Carrington Purple - White Staff, 3; May Fete, 1; Literary Club, 3, 4; Sr. Show-Off; Magazine Staff, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Donald Grubb Latin Club, 1; Football, 2, 4, G-4; B.B., 2, 3, 4, G-4; Track. 3, 4, C-3, 4. Naomi Colvin Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Com. Club, 2; Lit. Club, 3, 4; May F'ete, 1. 2; Sr. Show-Off. Paul Gai.yen Football, 1-4, Capt. 4; Class B.B., 1-4; Track, 4; Ag. Club, 1-5; Vice-Pres., 4-5; Ag. Judging Teams, 1-4; Ag. Dramatic Team, 5; FLU, 2-5; Vicc-Prcs., 4. Alice M. Lacey Girls’ Club, 1, 2; May Fete, I; Mag. Staff, 4. William Moore Lit. Club, 3, 4; Ag. Club, 3, 4; P. W. 3; Magazine Staff, 4; FLH, 4; Sr. Show-Off; President Senior Class; Commercial Contests, 3. --------------- j I Iklink’s! ! j j ' j | TIRE ; ! battery; j SERVICE j i ! ! INDIAN GAS ! ( VULCANIZING J Miller’s j j j Meat ; Market J j FRESH HOME KILLED MEATS 315 N. State St. Phone 233 S. M. MILLER, Prop. Pagf Forty-two 1020-1930 T11 e GkorgetowN H1 -Tl MICS S. M. BLACK ! Physician and Surgeon ; 1 j GEORGETOWN, ILL. Phones: Office 29—Res. 67 On arki.i.K Moody ('.iris’ Club, I, 2, 3, 4, Pres.. 4; Lit. Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1. 3, 4; Operetta, 1; P.W., 3; R.B., 1, 3, 4; Magazine Staff, 4; Com’l. Club, 2; French Club 5; May Fete, 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3; Revue, 4. Mildred Wells (.iris’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lit. Club, 3, 4; FLH 3, 4; Girls' Chorus, 2, 4; Operetta, 2; P. W., 3; B.B., 1, 4; Magazine Staff, 4; Latin Club, 4; May Fete, 2; Science Club, 2, 3; Declamation, 1, 3, 4; Vice-Pres., 1. Ruby Ramsey Class Pres., 1; B.B., 1, 2, 3, 4; Capt. 1. 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Semi-Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club, 2; Lit. Club, 3, 4; Cheer Leader, 3; Editor P. W.; Sr. Play; Sec. Treas. of Athenian Lit. Club, 4; Com’l. Teams, 3; Operetta, 2; Revue, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Magazine Staff, 4; All Star Team, 3. Homer Flora Ag. Club, 1, 2, 3; F.F.A., 4; French Club, 4; Judging Teams, 2, 3, 4. 1 i j k. ; Galbreatk I I $ ; HEADQUARTERS FOR GOOD THINGS TO EAT I j { Staple and Fancy GROCERIES, FRUITS, AND VEGETABLES ) S s Phone 33 Georgetown, 111. i___________________ Elmer Learnard Ag. Chib, 1, 2, 3; F.F.A., 4; Judging Team, 1, 2, 3, 4; Ag. Dramatic Team. Edith Haworth B.B., 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2; Semi-Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; Revue, 4; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club, 4; Latin Club, 4; P. W., 3; Senior Magazine; Literary Club, 3, 4; Science Club, 2; May Fete, 1, 2, 3; Track, 1, 3; F.L.H., 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4. Wayne Henry Operetta, 1, 2; B.B., 1, 2, 3; Track, 1, 2. 3; Football, 3. 4; Lit. Club, 3, 4; Jr. Play; Revue, 4; P. W., 3; Magazine Staff, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2. Let ha Wilson B.B., 1. 2, 3; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2; May Fete, 1. 2, 3. 11 ELEN NlZIOLKI EW1CZ B.B., 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club, 1. 2, 3, 4; Semi-Chorus, 3, 4; Literary Club, 3, 4; May Fete, 1, 2, 3; Girls’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2; P. W., 3; Musical Revue, 4. A Wise Motor Car Investment Chevrolet WOOD CHEVROLET CO. Phone 38 Georgetown, 111. M. S. Fletcher B. S., M. D. Bluford Building Phone 100-2 Georgetown, Illinois Pape Forty-three TXIK GEORGETOWN Hl-TlMES 1929-1930 Established in 1828 J.A. Frazier Jr. Men’s Furnishings and Shoes 109-11 N. Main St. GEORGETOWN, ILL. I)r. J. H. Myers DKNTIST 102 Bluford Bldg. Ph. 84-2 GEORGETOWN, ILL. i Harmon L. Stark Football, 1-4, G-4; Track, 1-4, G-4 Ag. Club, 2. 3, 4; Calf Club, 2, 3, 4 Corn Club. 2, 3, 4; Pig Club. 3, 4 Latin Club, 1. Theodore Elliott Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3; capt., 4; French Club, 4; Ag. Club, 1, 2, 3. Howard Emory Ag. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Club, 2, 3; B.H., 1, 2; Football, 1, 2, 3; Jr. Play; Hoys’ ('.lee Club, 1, 2; May Fete, 1 ; Operetta, 1, 2; FLH Club, 1. 2, 3. Larry Sawicki Football, 1-4, G-l, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4; B.B., 1-4, G-l, 2, 3; Track 1-4. G-l, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 2; President, 3; Literary Club, 3, 4; Ag. Club 1-4; Com’l. Club, 1; P. ., 3; Magazine Staff, 4; Glee Club, 1, 2, 4; May Fete, 3. Steve Chantos Football, 1-4; Ag. Club, 1-4; lr. Play; Purple White, 3; FLH, 3, 4; B.B, 1-4. Bernice Houghton Purple White, 1. 2, 3; May Fete. 1-4; Science Club, 2, 3; Literary Society, 3; Public Speaking, 1, 2; Glee Club, 1, 2, 3; Semi-Chorus, 2, 3; Commercial Club, 1 ; Operetta, 2; Junior Play; B.B., 2; Eureka College, 4; Commercial Contests, 3. Homer Morris Class Pres., 2, 3; Ag. Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Lit. Club, 3, 4; Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4; Junior Piay; Glee Club, 1. 2, 3. 4; Comm. Club, 1, 2; Senior Show-Off; Operetta, 1, 2, 4. Mark Miller Ag. Club, 1, 2, 3; Sec. Trcas., 4; Lit. Club, 4, 5; F.L.H., Club, 4, Pres. 5. Dwight Reid Track, 1, 2, 3; Football, 2, 3; Class Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; P. W. Staff. WHAT WE WANT High Grades Easter Vacation Matinee Dance Less high-hatedness from teachers High-school picnic. WHAT WE GET Nothing but zero’s Nice Sunshinny day at school Niyth hour class More and more of it No lunch—Someone stole it. ! A Savings Account With the i GEORGETOWN BUILDING LOAN ASS’N Will Start You on the Road to Prosperity—No Amount Too Large or Too Small to Receive Our Careful Attention ESTABLISHED 1891 (). P. Clark.........President B. I HENDERSON.... Treasurer Otis Henderson Vicc-Pres. J. H. Myers..........Secretary ! When You Think of | | Flowers—Think of J ( t S S t «Ly S ! i j | J ; Cut Flowers and Potted J s s Plants i : i j FOR ALL OCCASIONS s s ; : ; | I Phone 17 Georgetown. 111. ! Page Forty-four 1929-1930 Tub Georgetown Mi-Times IF YOU WANT HOME - KI.LLiED M E A T S VISIT THE Wagle Meat Market On the Square—Phone 25 H. ERNEST HUTTON JOHN E. CLARK I HUTTON | CLARK Lawyers Oil First National Bank Building DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Compliments of Bredelioft Dairij Co. Wholesale and Retail Distributors of MILK AND CREAM 617-621 North Vermilion St. Phone Main 2 DANVILLE, ILL. Phone 167 Paime’s BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP 617 North Main (IEOKGETOWN, ILLINOIS CHAS. A. PAYNE FLORA E. PAYNE Reference: First National Hank RICHIE ELECTRIC COMPANY Radio Supplies W. L. RICHIE, Manager Contracting, Supplies, and Appliances Phones: Office 19-2—Res. 19-3 GEORGETOWN, ILLINOIS Fage Forty-five Tin : (ii: jkc.ktow n Hi-Timks 1929-1930 SOME CLOSE-UPS Through a report made by the Carnegie Institute, it was found that the teachers and other subordinates of G.H.S. were overworking themselves. Consequently, the students have looked after their better health by giving them, each week, one period of balcony session, better known as the assembly period. Further research proved, however, that Mr. Black, his untiring secretary, Mildred, and a few instructors of the old Spartan stock, do not take up a position of sitting during this hour of freedom and relaxation. This limited few. whom you will generally see leaning on an elbow or two (or is it the wall) along each side of the assembly, seem to be too thoughtful for others to consider their own comfort. Since the entire assembly is filled, they probably hate to cause even the least bit of disturbance by asking Mr. Woodruff to drag in a few chairs. A deduction from a deeper inquiring into the situation evolves the fact that those loyal and worthy adherents to the Balcony, Section A, Row 1, are quite unwilling to attract attention to themselves through their usual turbulent descent of the stair. This period of rest, called relaxation by all the well-known doctors, seems to thoroughly benefit those teachers taking advantage of it, and each and every student goes tripping happily and willingly to class, absolutely assured that his teacher has forgotten all the questions ‘bought up in bed the night before. There is an old saying, which is, “When in Rome do as the Italians do.” Whether this is to be read just as stated, or as applied in general to all places, is not known. If the latter is true, however, it seems that Miss Allen is quite out of her environment at G.H.S. From the methods she uses to get results from her songbirds, one forgets himself and thinks he is either buying a suit of clothes on the Bowery in New York, r is a musician in a Russian orchestra. Due to a change in the program this year, the high school students have been provided with an additional period, to be used for extra curricular work. Some of the students are trying to do their best to fill all the periods and gain all the knowledge they can. Therefore, do not Ik. unnecessarily surprised if some formerly hopeless, but now a regular nine hours a day student, looms forth as a leader in the scholastic circles. Others, however innocently, have interpreted the word as circular, and numerous well-worn paths have been discovered throughout the building. “Now here’s the thing that happens.” Remember that phrase? Sure you do. Mr. Black is always using it. However, that’s quite all right. Making up new phrases and continually using them seems to be a favorite hobby of our high school principal. Hobbies, it seems, like bad luck, will occasionally happen in the best of families. In his speeches before the student body, Professor is always using phrases. An old one comes in quite handily, especially when some advice is being given. The phrase is always said first, and instead of listening to this, which every student knows by heart, attention is centered on the advice and naturally more good is obtained from it. Whether such results of this practice were Mr. Black’s intentions or not is a question to be answered only by himself, but we’ll wager in the affirmative. since he is always saying “Now here’s the thing that happens.” In two recent popularity contests in high school, two contrasting decisions were rendered, though the judgment in either case has not been disputed. However. it is true that in the contest for Basketball Queen, some others besides G. II. S. students were permitted to vote, though most of the votes came from that source. Popular opinion, it seems, may be swayed by the slightest pretense. Or, on the other hand, it may be that most people are constantly changing their minds to establish the contention that they arc wise? It has become quite a question among the automobile manufacturers as to whether two-seated cars will be in demand any more, now that front-wheel drive machines are being produced. During the past year an addition has been made to our high school. It is called our new gym.” In fact, that is what they are called everywhere—gyms. To reach conclusions from actual facts, though, it is not a gym, but a basketball floor. A gym, in its true meaning, is a gymnasium—a place, with its various types of apparatus, for the purpose of physical exercise. A gym is not tor the purpose of practically eliminating the weaker from exercise and giving the stronger double or more the amount they need, but is, in reality, to make the weak strong and the strong stronger. However, as nearly all such places are given the double use, they still retain the slang and partly correct name—gym. Patjc Forty-six 1929-1930 The Georgetown Hi-Times DRINK IN BOTTLES Danville Coca-Cola Bottling Co. TEACHER’S FAVORITE JOKES Mr. Sweeley: Two Irishmen met one Christmas morning. Pat: Merry Christmas. Mike: Same to you. Miss Allen: ’Phis one is about a boy that was so helpful. One dark and stormy night he held the lantern while his mother chopped wood. ] I SPANG i | WHERRY ; LUMBER YARD | j Ph. 36 235 South State St. WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS s Wc Specialize in High Grade | Materials I I ; ' Shingles, Lime, Plaster, s j Fencing, Lumber and ; Lath Everything to Build ! i s j | Our Motto: “Prompt Service” 1 C. F. WHERRY, Mgr. ! Mr. Black: An aged Scotchman was taken suddenly ill in Italy, and J the physician told him he could hardly expect to live until he got J home. 1 Accompanied by a friend he be- s gan the journey toward home. At each station the Scotchman J left the train, reappearing just before its departure. This happened five or six times and then the com- panion ventured to ask the reason for this queer conduct. ■ 'I'he Scotchman replied: “Didn’t you hear the doctor say I wouldn’t live until 1 got home. Man I am r buying transportation from station i to station.” 1 I Mrs. I. Burch: Yes. Ikey had a hope chest before we were married. 1 Mrs. Woodard : For mercy sakes! ' What was in it? { Mrs. Burch: Old socks. He hoped I’d darn ’em. CAN’T BE DONE When in Rome, how can a man | do as the Romans do, when his wife J is with him. j If a conductor steals would you call it fare? I i - ( Would you paint a rabbit on a J man’s bald head, just to say he had s hair? } ! Would you call a fish crazy when J he’s caught with the siene? I I WESTVILLE j TAILORS | CLEANERS 129 North State Street j WESTVILLE, ILL. 1 Phone 58 Hatters Cleaning Dyers Pressing Delivery Service - The Logical Place to Buy Gas and Electric Appliances j J Where Service is Assured Forty-seven The Georgetown Hi-Times 1929-1930 M a cj n i e z IDestuille, Illinois Phone 25 ! A Photograph Lives Forever OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER FOR GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL Pag Forty-tight