Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

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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

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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

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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