Georgetown High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Georgetown, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1940 volume:

THE BUFFALO 1940 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF GEORGETOWN TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL aom lUKJTiU) ‘ � K«! � REV. C. E. SMITH. President MR. GEORGE LENHART MR. CHESLA BARR MR. HENRY MARTIN MR. W. L. RICHIE. Secretary MR. BEN EDWARDS MR. WILLIAM REAGAN GLENN A. DeLAND. B.Ed.. M.A. Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois Advanced Economics FACULTY MARY JANE ADSIT. A.B. University of Illinois University of Michigan English Speech Dramatic Club Adviser IVAN C. BURCH. B.S., M.S. Missouri University South Dakota Technical School Indiana University Football and Basketball Coach Physics Mathematics Geometry Mechanical Drawing MARY CLARK. A.B. Earlham College Typing Shorthand Bookkeeping Manager ot Book Store Senior Adviser RAYMOND B. COLE, B.Ed. Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Track Coach Manual Training Boys' Physical Training VERDIE GALBREATH. B.S. University of Illinois English Freshman Adviser PAUL G. GORMAN. B.Ed. Knox College Illinois State Normal University Univorsity of Illinois Biology Consumer Science American History Annual Adviser ARDELLE HARDESTY. B.Ed. Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois English Choruses Vocal Ensembles GEORGIA HENDERSON. B.S.. M.S. Earlham College University of Illinois Geometry Algebra Mathematics Sophomore Adviser EARL HOUTS Eastern Illinois State Teachers College Illinois Wesleyan University Senior Band Junior Band Boys' Band Twirling Corps Music Theory HELEN HOYT. B.S. University of Illinois Home Economics 4 FACULTY LUELLA PAUL. B.S. University of Illinois General Business Typing Shorthand Director of Library History ALICE E. REES. A.B.. M.A. Earlham College Columbia University Latin English Junior Class Adviser Newspaper Adviser NELSON C. SMITH. B.S. James Millikin University University of Illinois Colorado Agriculture College Agriculture F. F. A. Adviser LOIS I. SYNDER. A.B. University of Illinois General Science Mathematics VIRGINIA WARD. B.Ed. Illinois State Normal Univorsity Girls Physical Education Typing Shorthand G. A. A. Adviser Freshman Class Adviser ALMA WARREN. A.B. Illinios Wesleyan University World History General Mathematics JUANITA BARR Secretary DAVID HEWITT Assistant Janitor Bus Drivei WILLIAM WOODRUFF Janitor ARTHUR KLINK Bus Driver ALMA MATER 6 SENIOR POEM We re a jolly group of good fellows The Senior Class of today But like leaves on a tree in autumn We'll soon be blown away. We're the willing workers of G. H. S. To that you must agree We live a life of happy good will We re lucky, we're lively, we re free. To Mr. Deland we give our thanks And to the teachers so dear, Who've befriended us and helped us, Through every single year. No matter if we re together Or if we stray away, We know we ll always remember These good old high school days. We're a happy band together And no matter where we roam, If we're in Africa or Asia G. H. S. will still spell home. Elizabeth Eickelman Halbert Alexander College Preparatory Junior Play; Boys Glee Club, I- 2-3; A Capella Choir, 2-3; Mixed Chorus. 1-2-3; Band, I-2-3-4; Orchestra. 1-2-3; Band contest. George Bromley Manual Arts Football. I-2-3-4; Basketball. 1-2- 3-4; Captain. 4; Class President. 3-4; Treasurer, 2; Boy’s Patrol. I-2; Band, 4. Lottie Christowski Commercial Glorious Teens, I-2-3-4; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo, 4; Library, 3-4; Commercial contest, 3; Hi-Tri. I. Billy Clark College Preparatory Senior Play; Dramatic Club. 4 Glee Club. 4; Mixed Chorus, 4 Band. I-2-3-4; Orchestra. 2-3 Boys Quartet. 4; Band contest. 3 Buffalo, 4. Margaret Ann Cook Home Economics Glorious Teens. 2-3-4; Hi-Tri, 1-2. Caesar Bianchetta Agriculture Junior Play; Dramatic Club. 3-4; F. F. A., I-2-3-4; Newspaper Staff. 3. Paul W. Brookshier Commercial F. F. A., I; Boys Glee Club, 1-2-3; Band. 2-3-4; Orchestra, 1-2-3; Band Contest. 2; Pep Band, 4. Betty Jane Clark Commercial Class Secretary. 2; Buffalo. 4; Girls Chorus, I-2-3-4; Secretary. 4; A Capella Choir, I; Mixed Chorus, I-2-3-4; Festival Chorus, 2-3; Hi-Tri. I. Jessie Cohoon Commercial Latin Club. 2; Hi-Tri, I. Edna Cornwell Commercial Glorious Teens. 2-4; Newspaper. 3; Library, 2; Girls Chorus. 1-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus: Chorus Contest, I; Festival Chorus, 2-3. 8 Bob Cornwell Commercial Boys Patrol. 4; F. F. A., 3. Barbara Crook Commercial Bement, 1-2-3; Buffalo, 4; Junior Band. 4; Orchestra. 1-2-3. Joe Didocka Agriculture F. F. A.. 3-4; Buffalo. 4. June Edmonds College Preparatory Student Council. 2-3-4; Junior Play; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Latin Club. 3; Newspaper. 3: Buffalo. 4; Girls Chorus. I-2-3-4; Band. 2-3; Orchestra, 2-3; G. A. A.. 3-4; Basketball; Volleyball; Festival Chorus, 2-3. Norman Elder General Boys Patrol. 2; Dramatic Club, 3; F. F. A.. 3; Band. I; Orchestra. I; Football Manager. I; Basketball, 1-2; Football, 2-3-4. Wayne Cornwell College Preparatory Football. I-2-3-4; Class Vice-President. 2; Boys Patrol. 4; F. F. A.. 3-4 Walter Davis College Preparatory Senior Play, 4; Junior Play. 3; Dramatic Club, 3-4; Latin Club. 2; News Editor, 3; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Commercial - News Staff. 4. Josephine Didocka Commercial Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; President. 4; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Girls Chorus. 1-2-4; G. A. A.. 3; Hi-Tri, I. Elizabeth Eickelman Commercial Senior Play. 4; Glorious Teens. 2; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo, 4; Girls Chorus. 1-3-4; Commercial Contest. 3: G. A. A.. 3; Basketball. 2; Hi-Tri, I. Robert Finney Agriculture Senior Play. 4; F. F. A.. I-2-3-4; Boys Glee Club. I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 3-4; Festival Chorus. 2-3; Football. 3-4; Track. 2-3-4. Helen M. Gorman Home Economics Junior Play, 3: Dramatic Club, 3-4; Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; Buffalo. 4; Girls Chorus, I -2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 4; Festival Chorus, 2-3; Hi-Tri. I; Sophomore Play. 2; Basketball. 2; Volley Ball. 1-2. Fredia Hewitt Commercial Glorious Teens, I; Girls Chorus, I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3; Festival Chorus. 2-3; Hi-Tri, I; Basketball. 1-2; Volley Ball. 1-2. Betty Johnson Commercial Sophomore Play. 2; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Library, 2-3-4; Girls Chorus, I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, I-2-3-4; Hi-Tri, I; G. A. A., 3; Festival Chorus, 2-3; Girls Quartet. 4. Helen Kocanda Commercial Junior Play, 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Glorious Teens, 1-2; Buffalo. 4; Library, 1-2; Mixed Chorus, 4; Junior Band, 2; Senior Band. 3-4; Orchestra, 3; G. A. A., 3; Hi-Tri. I. Beryl Le Count College Preparatory National Honor Society, 3-4; Junior Play, 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Latin Club, 2; Newspaper, 3; Editor Newspaper, 3; Buffalo. 4; Editor Buffalo, 4; Boys Chorus. 1-2 Comemrcial News Staff. 4; Track. I; Festival Chorus, 1-2. Virginia Henschen College Preparatory Latin Club. 2; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3-4; A Capella Choir, 3; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3 4; Band, 2-3-4; Orchestra. 2; Festival Chorus. 2-3; Hi-Tri. I. George Howlett Commercial Student Council, 2; Class President. I; Boys Patrol, 2-3-4; Junior Play. 3: Senior Play. 4; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Buffalo. 4; Boys Chorus. I-2-3-4; Festival Chorus, 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus, 4. Barbara Kerans Commercial Sophomore Play. 2; Glorious Teens. 2-3; Newspaper, 3; Library. 2-3-4; Girls Chorus. I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus, 2-3-4; Commercial Contest. 3; Chorus Contest. I; Festival Chorus, 2-3; Hi-Tri, I. Laura Kocurek Commercial Glorious Teens, 1-2-3; Sec.-Treas., 2; Newspaper, 3; Buffalo, 4; Library, 4; Girls Chorus. 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus, 1-2-3; Festival Chorus. 2-3; Hi-Tri, I; G. A. A. 3. Frances Lewandowski Commercial Junior Play, 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Glorious Teens. 4; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo, 4; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3; G. A. A.. 3-4; Festival Chorus. 3; Hi-Tri, I. 10 Helen Lewing College Preparatory Latin Club, 2; Newspaper. 3: Buffalo, 4; Band. 2-3-4: Orchestra. 2-3: Festival Band, 2-3; Festival Orchestra. 3; Band Contest. 2; Hi-Tri, I; Volley Ball, I; Basketball. 2. Violet Mazeikas Commercial Glorious Teens, 1-2-4; Buffalo. 4; Library, 4; Hi-Tri, I. Harry Miethe Agriculture Football, I; F. F. A.. I-2-3-4. Erma Moffitt Commercial Glorious Teens. I-2-3-4; Buffalo. 4; Basketball, 1-2; G. A. A., 3-4; Hi-Tri. I; Volley Ball. I. Charles Mollett Agriculture Football. I-2-3-4; Track. 1-4; F. F. A., I-2-3-4; Buffalo, 4; Boys Chorus, I; Festival Chorus. I. Mona Lewing Commercial Class Treasurer, 3: Sophomore Play. 2; Latin Club, 2; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo, 4; Band, 2-3-4; Orchestra, 2-3; Commercial Contest, 3; Festival Band, 3; Festival Orchestra, 3; Hi-Tri, I; Band Contest. 2; Basketball. 2-3. Jack Miethe Agriculture Football. I; F. F. A.. 1-2-3 4; President, 4. Zelda Mikel Commercial Senior Play. 4; Junior Play. 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4. Sec.-Treas.. 4; Newspaper, 3; Buffalo. 4; Library, 4; Girls Chorus, I-2-3-4; Chorus Contest. I; Hi-Tri, I; Hi-Tri Council. I. Raymond Moffitt Agriculture Football. 1-2: Basketball. I-2-3-4; F. F. A., I-2-3-4: Track. I; Junior Play: Dramatic Club. 3-4. Anthony Morris Manual Arts; F. F. A.. 1-2-3: Football. 3-4 II Catherine Naudzius Commercial National Honor Society, 3-4; Class Secretary. 4; Dramatic Club, 3-4; Latin Club. 2; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Library, 3; Girls Chorus. 2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 2-3-4; Hi-Tri, I; G. A. A., 3-4; President. 4; Festival Chorus. I-2-3; Mixed Ensemble. 3; Basketball. 1-3-4. Wilma Newlin Commercial Sophomore Play. 2; Junior Play. 3; Senior Play, 4; Dramatic Club, 3-4; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Library. 2-4; Girls Chorus, 1-2-3; Mixed Chorus. 2-4; Band. I-2-3-4; Orchestra, 1-2; Hi-Tri, I; Chorus! Contest. 2; Band Contest, I. Kenneth Pribble Agriculture F. F. A.. 2-3-4. Mary Sanders Commercial Senior Play. 4; Junior Play, 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; Newspaper, 3; Buffalo. 4; Library. 2-4; Girls Chorus, I-2-3-4; A Capella Choir. 2; Mixed Chorus, I-2-3-4; Popularity Contest. 2; Chorus Contest. 2; G. A. A.. 3-4; Cheer Leader. I-2-3-4; All Star Basketball Team, 2; Hi-Tri, I; School Speech Contest, First. Betty Lou Sims Home Economics Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; Girls Chorus. I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. I; Band. 1-2; Hi-Tri, 1-2. Bennett Newlin Agriculture Student Council. 3-4; Boys Patrol. 3-4; Junior Play. 3; Dramatic Club. 3; F. F. A.. I-2-3-4; Track. 4; Football, 3; Popularity Contest. 3. Bernalice Parke Commercial Newspaper, 3: Buffalo, 4; Girls Chorus, I -2-3 -4; Basketball, 1-2-3-4; G. A. A.. 3-4; Hi-Tri, I; Festival Chorus. 2-3. Ellen Reagan Commercial National Honor Society, 3-4; Vice-President, 3; Dramatic Club. 3-4; President, 4; Newspaper. 3; Buffalo. 4; Library. 2; Girls Chorus. I -2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 3-4; Mixed Ensemble, 3; Speech Contest, 2-3: First County and Subdistrict. 3; Hi-Tri, I; G. A. A., 3. Dorothea Ann Sandy Commercial Latin Club, 2; Newspaper, 3 Buffalo. 4; Boys Glee Club. I Girls Chorus. 2-3: Mixed Chorus 4; Band. 2-3-4; Orchestra. 2-3 Accompanist. I-2-3-4; Festival Or chestra, 3; Festival Band. 3; Com mercial Contest. 3; Hi-Tri, I Band Contest, 2. Joe Stempine Agiiculture F. F. A. 1-2 12 Evelyn Tucker Commercial Senior Play. 4; Dramatic Club. 4; Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; Library. 2-3-4; Girls Chorus. I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 3-4; Band. 3; Mixed Ensemble. 3; Commercial Contest. 3: G. A. A.. 3-4; Hi-Tri, I; Hi-Tri Council. I; President Chorus. 4. Mac Wenskunas College Preparatory Vice-President. I; Football. 2-3-4; Captain. 4; Basketball. 3-4; Track. 1-2; F. F. A.. 2. Charles Willison Agriculture F. F. A.. I-2-3-4; Basketball. 2-3-4. Udell Wolff Commercial National Honor Society, 3-4; D A. R. Award, 4; Hi-Tri. I; Glori ous Teens, 2-3; G. A. A., 3-4 Buffalo. 4; Boys Glee Club Ac companist. 3: Girls Chorus. 1-2 Festival Chorus. 2-3; Mixed En semble, 3; Band. 2-3-4; Orches tra. 3: Accompanist, 1-2-3 4 Commercial Contest. 3; Typing First; Chorus Contest. I; As sistant Band and Orchestra Di rector. Lorene York Home Economics Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; Girls Chorus. I-2-3-4; Mixed Chorus. 2-3; Hi-Tri, I; Festival Chorus. 2-3. Mary Jeanette Tucker Home Economics Latin Club, 4; Glorious Teens. I- 2-3; Hi-Tri. I; Basketball. 1-2-3. Eugene Williamson Commercial Basketball, 1-2-3; Chief Basketball Statistician. 4. Mary Elizabeth Wolcott Home Economics Glorious Teens, 2-3-4; Buffalo. 4; G. A. A., 3-4; Captain Baseball. 2; Captain Basketball. 3; Head of Tumbling. Margaret Woodruff College Preparatory Student Council, 3-4; Secretary. 3; President. 4; Class President, 2; Senior Play. 4; Sophomore Play. 2; Latin Club. 2: Buffalo. 4; Band. I -2-3-4; Orchestra. 1-2-3: Commercial Contest. 3; Hi-Tri. I; G. A. A.. 3-4; Vice-President. 4; Secretary. 3; Basketball. 1-2-3; Contest Band. 3; Festival Band. 2-3; Festival Orchestra. 2-3; Volley Ball. 1-2-3. Walter Zielinski Commercial Junior Play. 3; Senior Play. 4; Latin Club. 2; Buffalo. 4; Mixed Chorus. I; Band. I-2-3-4; Orchestra. 2-3; Contest Band. 2; Festival Band. 2-3; Festival Orchestra. 2-3. Glenn Onley Agriculture Track. 3; F. F. A.. 2-3-4. No picture. 13 JUNIORS ON TRIAL Judge Deland: Order in the court! Order in the court! First case. Senior: Your Honor, we, the Senior class, wish to bring a case against the Junior class to decide which is the most active class in school. Judge Deland: A very unusual case, but let us hear what the defendant has to say. Take the stand, please. Junior: Your Honor, I wish to take this opportunity to prove to the Seniors that our class has been the most active class in the Georgetown Township High School. Our class has for its leaders, Warren Sprouls, Charles Nagy, Fred Haggerty, and we are represented in the Student Council by Betty Flynn, Bernice Gardner, Charles Dukes, and Dean Patterson. Judge Deland: But don't the other classes have just as capable leaders? Junior: But we have so many of our own activities, and participate in the majority of the school activities, that they make our class more outstanding. First, we gave a very successful production of the play The Saturday Evening Ghost in which our capable actors and actresses Betty Flynn, Charles Dukes, Charles Haworth, Warren Clark, Helen Henry, Clarice Rundel, Walter Lopinski, Dorothy Richards and Lloyd Hewitt participated. Then, tco, we edited a weekly page in the Georgetown News, which was carried on entirely by the Juniors under the supervision of Alice Rees and editorship of Helen Henry. The girls have all worked very hard selling candy and chewing gum at noon each day and at all the home games, so that everyone could enjoy it. Of course, we enjoyed the profit on the candy, but this was used to give a better banquet for the Seniors. We have twenty members of our class in the band. Consequently, we make up practically one-half of the Band. Also, we have a Junior boy, Warren Clark, as the Drum Major of the Band, and a Junior girl, Bernice Gardner, as Majorette of the Twirling Corps. In the field of sports, we have quite a few boys who played in the spotlight, and also quite a few who always saw to it that the bench was kept warm. Joe Hill, Fred Haggerty, Bob Williams, Sam Austin, Joe Katavich, Walter Kazelas, Jack Biggs, and Dwight Sherer did a fine job in the spotlight, and as a result, all of them received a letter in football. Fred Haggerty and Joe Hill were elected next year's football co-captains. Also, in basketball, Fred Haggerty and Joe Hill received buffaloes, and Junior Williamson, Bob Williams, Joe Katavich, Walter Kazelas, Charles Nagy, and Dean Patterson received letters for their outstanding work. I think that sums up briefly, the most outstanding activities of our class during 1939 and 1940. Judge Deland: Do the Seniors have any correction or any comment to make upon the report? If not, the report will stand as it is. I think the facts have proved to us sufficiently that the Junior Class is decidedly the most active class in school. Have you anything to say before you are sentenced? Junior: N-No, sir. But— Judge Deland: I sentence you to three month's vacation! Case dismissed. JUNIOR CLASS BOTTOM ROW—Valeria Seianas, Nadyne Williams. Sara Sheppard, Helen Zielinski. Claire Rutkowski. Alma Grove. Eugenia Bartash. Naomi Morgan. Norman Jean Rook, Helen Mikulski. SECOND ROW—Zana Austin, Helen Henry, Clarice Rundel, Fern Parke, Ann Gloss, Verneice Chow. Marjorie Sherman, Janet Kocanda. Annabel Romack, Catherine Spicer. THIRD ROW—Louise Acord. Winifred Haworth, Dorothy Richards. Evangeline Gonsowsky, Bernice Gardner, Othelia Baran, Frances Church. Virginia Smith, Vivian Henry. BOTTOM ROW—Alice E. Rees, adviser. Violet Hewitt, Betty Barr. Helen Thornton. Dorothy McClellan. Celestine DeLattre. Mary Dietkus. Betty Flynn, Myrtle Lanter, Fay Rohour. SECOND ROW—Frank McNeese. Ralph Zielinski. John Butkus, Warren Sprouls. Jack Henschen, Billy Wolff. Dwight Sherer. Paul Sandy. Jack Biggs, Gordon Humrichous. Daton Wimsett. THIRD ROW—Kenneth Sheppard, Edward Shaw, Kenneth Vice. Roy Haworth. Leo Cebulski. Andy Charnisky, Desmond Miethe. Jack Roberts, Russell Boen, Harold Pribble. BOTTOM ROW—Joe Katavich, Walter Kazelas. George Kozak. Joe Hill, Lowell Wooden, Richard Kantout, Warren Clark. Marvin Roberts, Sam Pearson, George Williamson. SECOND ROW— Fred Haggerty. Joe Stimac. Lloyd Hewitt, Harold Swank, Charles Haworth, Bill Hill, Charles Dukes. Norman Williams. Alex Warnigus. Donn Moore. THIRD ROW—Donald Johnson. Gail Jones, Walter Lopienski. Charles Nagy. Franklin Pelley. Paul Kocurek. John Muncey. Joe Klink, Dean Patterson. Bob Williams. 15 SOPHOMORE CLASS BOTTOM ROW—David Hill, John Kovanic, Gordon Williams, Ernest Bonomo, Oswald Smith. Earl Riley, Don Wheeler, Richard Campbell, Donald Newlin. Ralph Neild. SECOND ROW— Victor Vandevoir, Robert Grider, Clifford Gill, Raymond Taran, Richard Martin, Jess Maskol, Allen Cravens. Ivan Snapp, Doyle Paxton. THIRD ROW—Don Sherman, Harold Warner. James Middlemas. James Mariage. Frank Bridgewater, Maurice Cox, Sharon Jones. Mark Moore. BOTTOM ROW—Frances Bouton, Doris Van Loon, Claudia Galyen. Delores Hayes. Matilda Fazekas, Dolores Holmes. Helen Kovack. Ruth Hawkins. Helen White. SECOND ROW—Miss Henderson. Elaine Desmet. Lois Muncy, Thelma Tucker, Roberta Roberts, Blanche Bross, Betty Pribble. Bonnie Rohour, Mary Jane Allen. THIRD ROW—Glen Fleming, Avery Hill, John Hansgen, Robert Tucker, Donald Winland, Bruce Hubbard. Walter Wilson. BOTTOM ROW—Wilma McCool, Virginia Bonomo, Patricia Grimes, Mary Bromley. Wynona Johnson, Marjorie Willison, Lorraine Scott, Betty Stephenson. Connie Hart. SECOND ROW—Betty Jane Lewis. Murele Downing, Hope Trussell. Eleanor Lewis, Florence Lopinski. Ada Jane Law-lyes, Katherine Middlemas, Regina Smith. THIRD ROW—La Vonne Deknuydt. June Richards. Joan Deknuydt. Grace Cook. Mary Butkus. Wanda Hollingsworth. Charlotte Sleva. Doris Alexander. FRESHMAN CLASS BOTTOM ROW—David Donaldson, Ralph Barkman. John Lementavich. Raymond Paulis. Kenneth Mollett. Ray Mariage. Ernest Bianchetta. Asa Wallace. Keith Boen, Kenneth Barton. SECOND ROW—Harlan Yoho, Albert Haworth, Dixon Asquith, Claude Feezar, Ralph Seianas, James Brooks, Vernon Williams. Donald Smith, Don Ellsworth, Billy Herren. THIRD ROW—Buren Donaldson. Norman Jenkins. Gordon Biggs, Robert Rice. Dwight Smith. Don Pruitt. Kenneth Gannon. Robert Smith, Raymond Williams. Robert Towner. FOURTH ROW—William Pros-nikar. Clement .Calvin, Delbert Cornwell, Robert Almy, Robert Rook. Fred Powell. James E. Mariage, Robert Pollman, Loland Crook, Edward Jonikas. BOTTOM ROW—Ivern Bush. Jane Billot, Betty Barnvofsky. Viola Willison, Maxine Pribble, Margaret Winters, Margaret Wells, Charlotte Pringle, Norma Jean Mollett. SECOND ROW—Mabel Jenkins. Helen Henschen, Madeline Charnisky. Wiona Reagan. Viola Hawkins, Olga Bartash, Louise Neubert, Maxine Martin. Marymae Barr. THIRD ROW—Velva Colvin. Ruby Wimsett. Jeane Gilkison, Geraldine Summerville. Geraldine Hill. Elizabeth Charles. Rosemary Williamson. Shirley Parker, Pearl Boen. FOURTH ROW—Clarence Brown. Oscar Wilson, Henry Falconio, Joe Balskus, Leo Shaffer. Chester Jones, Noel Burch, Henry Kocanda. Carl Acord. Vernon Lewis. BOTTOM ROW—Marjory Stedman. Norma Jean Sandy. Marcia Miller, Mary Ann Desmet, Wanda —Grimes, Alena Sheppard. Vivian Richardson. Pauline Swank, Miss Galbreath. SECOND ROW—Mary Katherine Hollingsworth, lla Jean Sherer, Mary Swank. Mary Rose Roberts. Mary Woodruff. Dorothy Newlin, Eleanor Hughes. Helen Powell, Inez Miethe. THIRD ROW—Naomi Champion. Treva Acord, Anna Mikulski. Florence Acord, Betty Lou Young, Beverly Johnson. Betty Ann Holstine, Eunice Hayward. Marjorie Sanders. FOURTH ROW—Geraldine Lawrence. Norma Jean Morris, Jo Ann Lewis. Virginia Clark, Dortha Henry, Lois Ireland. Roberta Pollman. Barbara Jean McDill. Helen Lanham. 16 7 CLASS PHOPHECY Cuttings from the Georgetown News, February 32, 1965 Send Wayne Cornwell to Springfield by your vote. For State Senator. Smiths Feed and Hatchery Co. are proud to announce a red headed chick added to the family. Dorothy Ann and Charles finally saved up enough to start that peanut stand in Olivet. Dr. Wenskunas successfully performed his first minor operation by removing a pin. It was in a dangerous position in a-diaper. Want to reduce? Go to Helen and Mona Lewings' Sulphur Steam Baths in Arkansas. The sure way off. Bob Cornwell was seriously injured. The injury came in the form of a goat who didn't like his physique. Beryl LeCount has accepted the position of chief circulating agent for Burples Little Liver Pills. Helen Gorman has become an active worker in the Salvation Army. For a rapid flow of speech and the sale of a sofa, see George Howlett, the colossal auctioneer. Josephine Didocka now with the Ringling Bros. Circus, as a trapeze artist, fell and sustained a broken finger-nail. Catherine Naudizius, flourishing young artist, was pinched today for painting portraits in the No-Clothes Nudist Colony. The Bianchetta and Sons What-Not Factory are manufacturing neon-lighted tombstones for careless lovers who park in cemeteries. Walter Davis and Paul Brookshier, our two bugologists, are making rapid progress in the buggy business. Bennett Newlin is now slinging hash for Hot Dog Dan. June Edmonds, Georgetowns blushing milkmaid, pulled pretty far in the National Milking Contest. Billy Clark has become the famous Broadway Butterfly. Joe Stempine is now running a dating bureau in Detroit. The terrible forest fire striking the Rocky mountains, ousted Hermits Joe Didocka, Kenneth Pribble, and Legs Williamson from their cave. They saved the goat, a picture of Greta Garbo, and the Scotch and Rye. The annual canning exhibit was held at the Cayuga Fair. Mrs. Fredia Hewitt, Margaret Cook, and Helen Kocanda took blue ribbons for their new creation, multicolored pickles. Ellen Reagan is now manager of the Never Bulge Corset Shop. Mary Sanders and George Bromley were recently married. They are living with the brides parents. Mary is employed at Elders. George is now unemployed but has hopes of getting on the W. P. A. Stub Elder, chief forest ranger of Pine Ridge, won metals from the Humane Society for the killing of a ferocious skunk. Bernalice Parke and Frances Lewandowski are now employed by the Jack Miethe Corn Plaster Company. Halbert Alexander started his opera in London by playing Choppits opera, I only Want a Buddy not a Sweetheart. iUtlf STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council organization came into existence in Georgetown seven years ago. The members are elected each year, four seniors, three juniors, two sophomores, and one freshman. There is one faculty representative in addition to the sponsor, Mr. DeLand. The activity of the student council has varied from year to year. The main objective has been to promote and sponsor student activities that do not fall under the regular school curriculum. Social and recreational activities, in particular, are encouraged and organized. While it is not the purpose of the student council to supplant the faculty in conducting the educational program, the organization is often quite valuable to the school administration, particularly in matters that are usually termed extra-curricular. Matters that concern only student relations and student welfare are very properly the concern of the council. It has been the experience of the school that student councils are composed of students of good judgment and high ideals. Students of this group are usually eager to promote the best interests and welfare of the school rather than to break down desirable discipline and orderly procedure. However, they frequently are able to give valuable help in interpreting student opinion and in securing student cooperation. Margaret Woodruff is the president of the Council this year, Wayne Cornwell is the vice-president and Betty Flynn is the secretary. SEATED—Alice E. Rees, Faculty Member: Glenn A. DeLand, ex-officio member; Margaret Woodruff, president; Betty Flynn, secretary; Wayne Cornwell, vice-president; June Edmonds, Bennett Newlin. STANDING—Ivan Snapp, Mary Ann Desmet, Bernice Gardner, Dean Patterson, Elaine Desmet. SEATED—Walter Lopienski, Paul Kocurelc, Evangeline Gonsowsky. Frances Church. Helen Henry, Editor. Clarice Rundol. Olga Bartash. Charles Dukes. STANDING—Ralph Zielinski, Virginia Smith. Betty Flynn, Dorothy Richards, Myrtle Lanter. Alice E. Rees, Adviser; Helen Thornton. PAPER GOES TO PRESS Place: Elder’s Cafe. Time: Any time after 3:15. Characters: (any resemblance to persons living or dead is purely coincidental) Pat—a school student. Mike—an alumnus. Say! Pat, how's the Purple and White cornin’ along?, inquired Mike. I've been away from Georgetown a long time and I'm awful inquisitive about what's happened to the paper. Why! haven't you heard?, replied Pat. We don't publish the Purple and White anymore. Our news is put right along with the society page in the Georgetown News. Well! can you beat that! Who’s puttin' out all the witty sayin's this year? That's one of our main attractions, Mike. We've had titles all the way from Yea! Georgetown Beat Westville to Confucius Say. Van Gonsowsky, Bernice Gardner, and Walter Lopienski put this attraction out. They always make it before the deadline, too. Wall now that shore is interestin', Pat. And by the way, how about those feature writers and nosey inquiring reporters that are always goin' around botherin’ the pupils (they really love it)? Couldn't have better people in these positions. Charles Dukes is always out on the field and in the gym to get the data on all the football and basketball games. Oh! yes, we mustn't forget about the inquiring reporters. Betty Flynn, Ann Gloss, and Virginia Smith are the able put'er-outers for this division. Some of those questions would stump the president of the United States. My! that room 15 must buzz all the period. Is Miss Rees still the adviser? I should say so, Mike. She is willing to help all the time, and she's never complaining. Well! that there's fine. Wish I was goin' back there working on the paper. Say who makes all them there headlines? I'll bet you have some mighty nice ones.” We sure have. Clarice Rundel is the headline editor, and she has Eugenia Bartash, Myrtle Lanter and Frances Church as helpers. Those number one's are awfully hard sometimes, but they manage to get right through them. Sakes alive! Is there any part that isn't done just right? What about all those special reporters? We've had plenty of them. They are always right on the job. They all have a nose for news. Paul Kocurek and Ralph Zielinski pester Mr. Smith, until he has to give them the latest flash bulletins on his department. Dorothy Richards and Helen 20 Thornton get the Home Economics and the Student of the Week. By the way! Who's the edittor of this here paper, anyway? Countin' up all them articles and puttin' 'em on that silly dummy was always a mystery to me. said Mike. Well! that's something that just takes practice. Helen Henry is our editor. You should see her trying to find errors to correct, answered Pat. Well! Pat, I'm sure glad everything is goin' all right and here's to the success of the paper in the future. ANNUAL STAFF Editor—Beryl LeCount. Business—Elizabeth Eickelman, Helen Kocanda, Walter Davis. Sales—Josephine Didocka, Laura Kocurek, Lottie Christowski, Zelda Mikel, Violet Maziekas. Advertising—Mary Sanders, Wilma Newlin, George Bromley, Helen Gorman, Catherine Nandzius, E. Wolcott, June Edmonds. Photographs—Helen Lewing, Joe Didocka. Sports—George Howlett, Charles Mollett, Udell Wolff, Margaret Woodruff, Walter Zielinski. Calendar Activities—Dorothea Ann Sandy, Elizabeth Eickelman, Mona Lewing. Typists—Mona Lewing, Dorothea Ann Sandy, Udell Wolff, Helen Lewing. BAND The Georgetown High School Band began work promptly this fall by playing in the Westville Labor Day parade under its new director, Mr. Earl Houts. Immediately a campaign for a better band and more musicians was started. Among the improvements was the adoption of the symphonic idea and a departure from the rag, blare, and brassy type. Other improvements resulted from the idea that the band is an organization in which one is given the opportunity to become a follower, as well as a leader. Thus each individual was encouraged to study a solo and participate in a small ensemble. The library has been enlarged and many new methods and facilities enable the band to function more smoothly. With the help of the twirling corps, the band gave interesting performances at all the home football games and followed the team to several games away from home. The two groups took part in marching formations, making letters and other designs at the half. In October they went to the Charleston Band Festival and attended the football game there. Since both the county and state corn husking contests were held so near to Georgetown, the band was asked to help with the entertainment. During the Christmas season the ensembles presented a program over WDAN and in January the entire band gave a short concert for the radio listeners. For the basketball games a pep band was organized which furnished music at all home games. An outstanding event of the year was the first annual Winter Concert given on January 30, 1940 On this occasion the entire band presented a variety of numbers. During the intermission Mona Lewing played a clarinet solo, Udell Wolff played a flute solo, and the trumpet quartet, composed of Margaret Woodruff, Walter Zielinski, Halbert Alexander and Charles Dukes, played. For the Junior Play the entire band performed, but only the special groups played for the Senior Play. The soloists and ensembles were asked to provide part of the entertainment for the assembly program sponsored by the Student Council during the latter part of the year. The Band sponsored a concert given by the Eastern Illinois State Teacher's College Band in April, when both Udell Wolff and Mr. Houts were asked to conduct a number. After the concert the members of the College Band and the Georgetown Band were given light refreshments in the Home Economics room. Udell Wolff was the Assistant conductor during this year. 22 LEFT TO RIGHT—Bernice Gardner. D um Majorette. Roberta Pollman. Beverly Johnson. Charolette Sleva. Regina Smith. Margaret Wells. Wanda Grimes. Eleanor Hughes. Helen Kovaclc, Norma Jean Sandy. Margaret Winters. Lois Muncy. Katherine Middlemas. Eunice Hayward. Marjorie Sanders. Constance Hart. Virginia Smith, Barbara McDill. Betty Holstine. Acrobat. Not in picture. Mary Desmet. and Tholma Tucker. TWIRLING CORPS The Georgetown High School all-Girl Twirling Corps was organized in the fall as the result of numerous requests from students who wished to learn the art. They met twice weekly after school and practiced with batons, which each individual purchased, under the leadership of Bernice Gardner and the direction of the band master. In the course of two months' time, they had appeared at several home football games and the Charleston College Band and Majorette Festival. The corps was given the opportunity to perform in their efficacious home-made uniforms of white and gold before the vast audience of the college homecoming festivities and was announced as the only twirling corps in the State of Illinois. Georgetown remains the leader of the all-girl twirling corps idea in this area. The need for a professional instructor soon became apparent and, upon the recommendation of Director Austin Harding of the Illinois University Band, the services of his drum major, Mr. Carl Davis, were engaged. The girls willingly gave up their Sunday afternoons to study with this master teacher to learn and perfect all the rudiments and several combinations of them, which they performed in unison simultaneously with marching formations. The basketball court was the scene for a continuation of their gridiron activities. Many trips and performances in other programs won state-wide acclaim for the effort of these Georgetown girls. 23 LIBRARY Our library, located on the first floor and near the east entrance to the building, is one of the centers of school activity. It is here that the student finds the materials which he needs to complete his assignments or the inspiration to indulge in interesting reading. In order to serve the school effectively, it is necessary that all library materials be kept systematically. The Dewey Decimal Classification provides for the arrangement of books according to subject-matter, and by careful cataloguing, every book can be assigned to a definite place on the shelves. A shelf list, which is composed of a card file listing every book in the library, makes it possible to keep an accurate check on all books. A carefully chosen staff, composed of thirteen girls, took charge of the library work during the year. Each girl was assigned definite duties which were performed with a high degree of efficiency. One of the chief duties of staff members is to take charge of the circulation of books. Most books may be borrowed for two weeks, the newer volumes for seven days, and those used for definite class work are loaned only over night. These books were charged out before school in the morning, at noon, and after the close of school in the afternoon. The girls in charge of this activity were: Evelyn Tucker, Elaine Desmet, Laura Kocurek, Lottie Christowski, Barbara Kerans, and Betty Johnson. Barbara Kerans also took charge of collecting fines. At the present time, there are 3352 books in the library. Ninety-seven new books were ordered during the year. These included books of various types, although an effort was made to specialize on juvenile fiction, as there seemed to be a shortage of books which appealed to the inexperienced reader. When the new copies were received, students showed great eagerness to read them, and waiting lists were kept for the more popular titles. Reference works continue to supply valuable information for those working on reports or term papers. The most used volumes were the encyclopedia Britannica and Americana. Among the reference materials added during the year were: Who's Who in America, bound volumes of National Geographic Magazine, World Almanac, and Junior Book of Authors. An important addition to our collection has been a number of books and pamphlets on vocational guidance. These give information on a variety of occupations and many students have found them helpful. 24 VOCAL ORGANIZATIONS Within the vocal department are to be found several organizations. The girls were divided into two groups, the First and Second Girls' Glee Club. During the first semester, each club had a membership of fifty, but this number was reduced to thirty for the second half of the year. Since the boys met only once a week it was difficult for the entire group to make many public appearances, but small groups have represented the chorus at different times. The Mixed Chorus, composed of thirty members who were chosen from the other three choruses, provided music for several special programs. In December a recording-was made of their two special Christmas numbers. Several ensembles, including a Boys' Quartet, a Girls' Trio, a Mixed Ensemble, a Girls' Quartette, and several duets, have helped to present radio programs. We have had fine accompanists this year. Udell Wolff accompanied the First Girls' Glee Club during the first semester and Dorothea Ann Sandy filled that position for the second semester. Dorothea Ann also accompanies the Mixed Chorus and all special ensembles. Helen Zielinski has played for the Second Girls' Glee Club all year and Betty Stephenson assisted the Boys' Chorus. THE JUNIOR PLAY The Saturday Evening Ghost was an adaptation by Tom Taggart of a short story by Oscar Wilde. This Junior activity revealed a number of new and promising actors in the school. The story concerned an American family composed of Hiram Otis, Lloyd Hewitt; Lucretia Otis, Clarice Rundel; and their three children, Virginia, Betty Flynn, Sonny Boy, Walter Lopinski and Pet, Dorothy Richards. Mr. Otis, an American millionaire, had leased an old English castle for the summer. The family was incredulous when Henry and a neighbor, Lord Archibald Archibald, Warren Clark, all assured them that Canterville Castle was haunted. However, there was little room for doubt when the ghost, Sir Simon, Charles Dukes, appeared. Sonny Boy and Pet were delighted and used every mischievous trick they could devise to make the poor ghost's haunting a misery indeed. Virginia promptly fell in love with the ghost for he was a very lovable gentleman from 17th century England. Sir Simon's Elizabethan speech defiled by American slang and the Americans' practical disbelief in the ghost before their eyes furnished many laughable situations. Students participating in the production of this play were: Evangeline Gonsowsky, Marvin Roberts, Paul Kocurek, Billy Wolff, Eugenia Bartash, Myrtle Lanter, Bernice Gardner. THE SENIOR PLAY This play introduced to the school audience five new actors as well as the reappearance of seven favorites from last year's Junior Play. Grandma Fought the Indians, despite its title, was a modern three-act comedy by Tom Taggart. The story occurred when Hollywood comes to a small town for a world premiere. Nettie Doubleday, Ellen Reagan; Myrtle and Susie Doop, Margaret Woodruff and Wilma Newlin; Millie Morrison, Evelyn Tucker; Gladys Burton, Zelda Mikel; and all the other girls in Hanging Oak were agog over the prospective visit of three Hollywood movie stars. Laurell Lovely, Mary Sanders: Barry Douglas, Billy Clark; and Slim Montana, Walter Davis were really coming for the premiere of The Pioneer, a movie immortalizing the life of Abner Doubleday, Grandma Morrison's, Elizabeth Eickelman, frontier sweetheart. Mayor Burton, Bob Finney has issued a special proclamation urging every male citizen to let his beard grow in honor of the occasion. One of the male citizens endeavoring to comply with the proclamation was Claude Stacy, Walter Zielinski, Millie's fiance. All was going well until the advance publicity agent, M. C. Saunders, George Howlett, arrived and admitted to Grandma that Abner was shown in one sequence as a horse thief. Then the trouble began. Having fought Indians in her youth Grandma was more than a match for Hollywood. Eventually the three-act comedy Grandma Fought the Indians resolved itself satitsfactorily for all the cast and for the audience, too, judging from their response. Students assisting with the production of the play were: Ray Moffitt, Halbert Alexander, Catherine Naudzius, Frances Lewandowski, Laura Kocurek, Betty Johnson, Josephine Didocka, Bernalice Parke, Helen Gorman, June Edmonds. Mona Lewing and Norman Elder. 27 BOTTOM ROW—Alice E. Rees, adviser; Lois Muncy. Roberta Roberts, Mary Jeanette Tuclcer. Matilda Fazekas, Helen Kovack, Norma Jean Sandy. Marjorie Stedman, Eleanor Hughes. Marcia Miller. SECOND ROW—Norma Jean Morris. Marjorie Sanders, Eunice Heyward. Jo Ann Lewis. Maxine Pribble. Wynona Johnson. Murele Downing. Ada Jane Lawlyes. Charlotte Sleva. Regina Smith. THIRD ROW—Mary Woodruff. Ruby Wimsett, Mary Roberts. Viola Hawkins. Olga Bartash, Helen Henschen. Louise Neubert. Jean Mollett. Margaret Wells. Margaret Winters. FOURTH ROW—Barbara Jean McDill, Helen Lanham, Katherine Middle-mas. Earl Downing, Vernon Williams. Jack Henschen. Mark Moore. Roberta Pollman, Lois Ireland. S. P. Q. R. S. P. Q. R.! What do those letters stand for? Some new government project or a Greek letter fraternity? Well, originally, they were Senator Populus Que Romanus, the official title for the Roman Republic, but in Georgetown High School they represent this year the group of pupils who are learning to know rather familiarly these Old Romans, or in other words, the Latin Club. This group met early in the fall with their adviser, Miss Rees, and chose the name S. P. Q. R. Matilda Fazekas was chosen consul; Jack Henschen, praetor; Lois Ireland, scriba; and Lois Muncey, Ada Jane Lawless, Mark Moore, and Norma Jean Sandy, aediles. Programs given at the meetings included talks, games, and stunts related to Latin and Roman life. A Christmas party with a Rex Familias and Saturnalian gifts was one of the most interesting meetings. The club celebrated Latin week by presenting a program before the eighth grade pupils at the Junior High School. Representatives from the Latin classes entered this year for the first time the Illinois Latin Tournament. Matilda Fazekas and Marjorie Sanders received ratings of superior in the district meet and went on to the sectional. Doyle Paxton and Marcia Miller were rated excellent in the district meet. Plans have been made this spring to join the Junior Classical Society of Illinois, an organization made up of Latin students from the high schools of the state. This, it is believed, will increase the interest in the club work and insure a successful year for it in 1941. 28 DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club met early in the fall to reorganize themselves into an active organization. The first few meetings were spent in writing and adopting a constitution. The officers were elected for the year. One of the first activities was the writing and presenting of an initiation skit for the new members. Junior Play cast and the new dramatic coach, Mary Jane Adsit. Thus, for this year the club has assisted in the production of two radio programs over WDAN., an Armistice Day program, and have produced a one-act play. The speaking parts in the Armistice Day program were read by the following Dramatic Club and speech students: Walter Davis, Clarice Rundel, Zelda Mikel, Eugenia Bartash, Betty Johnson, Wilma Newlin, Catherine Naudzius, Evelyn Tucker, Elizabeth Eickelman, and Jessie Cohoon. The Christmas play, Cream Puffs for Pinky, was a one-act play written by our dramatic coach. It was given at a school assembly just before the Christmas holidays and was hilariously received by the student body. Mary Sanders played Mrs. Travis, a woman given to causes. Beryl Le Count and Ellen Reagan were two college-aged children. Frances Lewandowski took the part of the Travis maid and Halbert Alexander that of a friendly cab driver. Caesar Bianchetta had the leading role of Pinky, the latest Mrs. Travis cause. George Howlett appeared as the Warden of a near-by penitentiary. Dramatic Club members took the speaking roles in the first radio program. The radio play was entitled Littlest Shepherd and the parts were read by George Howlett, Walter Davis, Betty Flynn, Clarice Rundel, Walter Lopinski, and Caesar Bianchetta. For the second radio program the speech class wrote and produced a radio play, A Tour to the Lincoln Shrines in Illinois. The cast was as follows: Eugenia Bartash, Jessie Cohoon, Josephine Didocka, Elizabeth Eickelman, Winifred Haworth, Betty Johnson, Laura Kocurek, Frances Lewandowski, Zelda Mikel, Wilma Newlin, Bernalice Parke, Clarice Rundel, and Evelyn Tucker. A school-wide preliminary try-out was held to find representatives for the school in the annual speech contests. The students chosen were Ellen Reagan, Lois Muncy, Clarice Rundel, and George Howlett. In the sub-district contest Ellen received two firsts and Lois and Clarice each received a second in class A school events. Lois and Ellen both attended the district contest where Ellen received second place in verse reading. She will attend the state contest on April 27. We are very proud to have our school represented in the state finals by Ellen. All of these contestants will probably take part in the county speech festival in May. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America was organized in Kansas City in 1928 for the purpose of furthering farm education. In less than fifteen years after its birth, it had extended its chapters over thirty-five states and the territory of Hawaii. It had grown into a national organization with approximately 30,000 members in 1,800 local chapters, who were learning to do—and doing to learn. The Georgetown Future Farmers chapter is a group of sixty boys, under the supervision of Mr. Smith, who are interested in the Science of Agriculture. Every fall they hold an election and install members of their chapter as officers. This year's officers are President—Jack Miethe, Vice-President—Bennett Newlin, Secretary— Warren Sprouls, Treasurer—Russell Boen and Reporter—Jess Maskel. In addition to their field trips, they attended the International Livestock Show; at Chicago, the Illinois State Fair, the County and State Cornhusking Contests, and participated in the State 4-H club tour. The boys have proved their merits by placing in many contests. These include first place in the sectional Grain Contest at Indianola, fifth place in the Dairy Division at Oakwood, and they participated in the State Contest at Champaign. They won sixth place at the Farm Mechanic Contest at St. Joseph. They also exhibited farm produce, livestock, and poultry at the Georgetown Fair, St. Joseph Future Farmers Fair, Oakwood Section 10 Future Farmers Association Grain and poultry show, and the County 4-H Corn show at Danville. The old saying that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy holds true for the Future Farmers. Therefore provisions were made by the chapter to participate in sports. The boys excelled in athletics as well as in the class room. They have won the Section Ten Championship in softball the last four consecutive years. They won first place in the basketball tournament at Indianola, and Robert Finney placed first in the State Swimming meet at Champaign. In all, the records speak personally for the boys themselves. The boys’ projects for 1940 include a wide variety: twenty-one dairy projects which are kept to determine records of feeding and production costs; eleven hog projects and three beef projects to determine the cost of production per hundred pounds; twelve corn projects to determine the cost and yield per acre; twelve garden projects to record the home production and use; and seventeen poultry projects to determine meat and egg production for home use and market. HOME ECONOMICS £ The modern homemaker of today must be a buyer, a diplomat, a nutritionist, a seamstress, a designer, a child specialist, an economist, a welfare worker, and a manager. Home Economics, as it is taught in the high school, is attempting to train young women to understand and be able to meet the problems confronting the homemaker. Here you see a class engaged in one of the activities a Home Economics student experiences. Each student here is making a garment. Previous to this work the class made a study of textiles and their properties which helped them in the selection of their material. Working in groups of two, they help each other fit and alter patterns, cut out the garments and fit them. Clothing work seems to be the most popular phase of the Home Economics course, probably because each girl ends the unit with something to wear. There is always a certain amount of satisfaction received when a. student can answer to compliments on her costume, I made it. All the work in Home Economics is planned on the unit basis. When a girl enrolls for a year of Home Economics she does not think of it as being a sewing or a cooking course. Home Economics at one time was built on that basis, but in our modern times it is simple for the homemaker to purchase all the clothing ready-made for the family. Also the homemaker has no great problem of cooking because she can buy all foods ready prepared. Home Economists feel today that the homemaker's greatest problems are those of buying wisely—getting greater satisfaction for money spent. She wants to balance the family's diet in order to avoid dietary disesases and loss of time due to ill health. She wants her family well clothed without too much expenditure of money. She wants her house comfortably arranged so that all members of the family can live and enjoy home life. She wants her children to be good citizens capable of building the world of tomorrow. She wants to manage her time so that she has leisure enough to do something which she enjoys outside the home activities. She wants to be thrifty, too. She budgets her money so that there will be enough for a balanced living. All these wants of the homemaker are considered when planning a course of study for students. Perhaps home living would be a better term for this course, but call it what you will the attempt is made to emphasize the importance of the home as an institution fundamental in the preservation of the American way of living.” 31 Under a new plan of General Shop, which has taken the place of the old type single unit Woodworking shop, one hundred per cent more students are accommodated in each class. The increase in the department was made possible by the remodeling and enlargement of the building and the addition of new equipment. As the name General Shop implies, a very general and exploratory course is offered. The curriculum consists of units in woodwork, electricity, planning and metal work. Additional units are expected ot be added in the future. The unit in woodwork consists almost entirely of the care and use of hand woodworking tools which is applied in the process of making some small project. The field of electricity as a science is so vast, and its application in practice is so extensive and so intricate, that only a small part of it is considered. Elementary electrical work contains very few units involving a considerable degree of manipulative skill. Most of the manipulative operations are very simple and easily learned. These manipulative skills are learned through the installation of bell and light circuits. The more fundamental learning units involving the principles of flow and transmission of current, and the methods employed in making it serve our purposes are essentially matters of information and do not. involve manipulative skill. The information learned is employed in making such projects as telegraph sets, electro-magnets, magnetic motors, etc. The metal unit consists of bench metal, sheet metal, tin can, and ornamental wrought iron work. The manipulative processes consist mainly of work with hand tools used in cutting, shaping, forming and joining thin metal or metals which may be manipulated cold. Forge work is expected to be installed next year. Each student is required to spend twelve weeks in each unit of work during which time he has definite obligations to meet and duties to perform. The more important duties such as tool clerk, supply clerk, etc., are kept the entire period of twelve weeks while the less responsible duties are rotated each week. In attaining many of the objectives of general education, the industrial-arts experiences are more effective than the experiences offered in academic subjects. It is doubtful whether any academic subjct affords experiences so effective in developing the attitudes and habits which contribute to Worthy use of leisure, Worthy home membership, or Vocational interests, as do the experiences in the field of industrial arts. 32 OUR CHEER LEADERS Mary Sanders began leading cheers for the Buffaloes way back in 1937, as a freshman student. She was the first student of our school to don a special factory made cheer leader's costume. The first outfit worn by Mary consisted of a purple blouse and slacks. As she grew in stature and in dignity she later changed to the purple skirt and white blouse or sweater. No matter where our Buffaloes have gone or what other cheer leaders have worn or how they have performed we have always been proud of Mary. She has always been fair to gaze upon with that smile that just will not wear off. Grace, dignity and poise have been her outstanding qualities even though these points are not always thought of as being the mark of a cheer leader. The students, the Buffaloes and our fans will miss Mary when we line up for our first game of football next September. Dale Carrigan broke into cheer leading last fall when we were faced with the necessity of finding a successor to Clara Judd. Dale has the first necessary quality for a cheer leader in that he is popular among the students—particularly the girls. This latter point is worth some consideration because about nine-tenths of the cheering sections are girls. Sincerity of purpose has been another point worth mentioning in Dale's first year of service. He has put forth great effort to assure that the team of Dale and Mary would not be outshone or outdone by any other pair of cheer leaders that they found opposing them. Dale added a new feature to our cheer leading technique this year by his acrobatics. His flip-flops were a welcome surprise. With another year to go Dale will be a veteran in the business next year. We shall be glad to have him take the lead in finding a team mate—a successor to Mary. CAPTAIN MAC WENSKUNAS Mac was selected as right halfback on the Chicago Daily News All-State team. His sensational running and inspiring leadership, coupled with sterling defensive play made him almost an unanimous choice of the All-State board, placing his name with All-State Quarterback Larry Sawiski, 1929 and All-State Halfback Sam Grider, 1939, Georgetown’s three all time football great. 1939 SEASON CATLIN—The Buffaloes opened their '39 season turning back Catlin 6-0 on a touchdown in the third quarter with Kazelas in the scoring role. HOBART—An invading Georgetown eleven displayed a flashy offense to humble the Hoosiers 38-6, while racking up fifteen first downs. ST. CHARLES—The St. Charles School for Boys proved to be no puzzle to the Georgetown Powerhouse eleven as the Buffaloes charged across a 45-0 account. RIDGEFARM—The Buffaloes smeared the unblemished record of Ridgefarm by knocking off Coach Bill Moore's charges I 3-0 in one of the toughest battles of the season. GARY—In a game which attained its apex as the home eleven stubbornly held four times on its one-yard line in the last minute of play, Georgetown High defeated Gary, West Virginia 14-7. WILEY HIGH, TERRE HAUTE—After being held scoreless for three periods by a stubborn Wiley defense, fullback Wenskunas sparked the Buffaloes in a sensational last quarter drive which brought the Buffaloes from behind to a one sided victory 26-6. HOOPESTON—Hoopeston High Cornhusker eleven weakened in the second half and the Georgetown crew took a 25-0 decision before 1500 spectators in a battle doped to be an air-tight affair. PARIS—Dominating play throughout, Georgetown High School's unbeaten grid machine added Paris to its long list of victories, handing the Eastern Illinois Champions a sound 25-6 whipping. WESTVILLE—Georgetown's rampaging, undefeated Buffaloes allied Thanksgiving Day with Captain Mac Wenskunas and pushed over a dazzling 7-0 victory over their ancient foes, Westville, before 2,500 fans to end their 1939 season untied and undefeated. SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY WINNER Quarterback Tony Morris became the winner of the coveted Sportsmanship Trophy. His attitude on and off the field and his general conduct made him an outstanding boy on an outstanding team. His spirit of true sportsmanship will serve as an example for many boys who knew him and who played with and against him. FOOTBALL BUFFALO AWARDS Harold Warner Ernest Bonomo Richard Cambell George Kozak Alex Warnigus Warren Sprouls Jack Roberts Charles Nagy Ralph Nield Norman Williams John Butkus Gordon Humrichous FOOTBALL G MEN BOTTOM ROW—George Bromley, Mac Wenskunas, Captain; Joe Stimac, Norman Elder, Wayne Cornwell. Bob Finney. Tony Morris. Charles Mollett. SECOND ROW—Sam Austin. Joe Hill. Jack Biggs. Walter Kazelas. Joe Katavich. Dwight Sherer. Fred Haggerty. Earl Riley. Bob Williams. THIRD ROW—Doyle Paxton, Manager; John Galyen, Trainer; Mr. Cole. Assistant Coach; Mr. Burch. Coach; Harold Swanlc, Manager. FOOTBALL G MEN MAC WENSKUNAS—Captain. Fullback. Senior. An ideal leader whose will to win and sincere effort coupled with a good training squad gave us an untied, undefeated season. Selected as Right Halfback, on the All-State team, an honor he certainly merited. Hope to see him on the All-American selection in 1943. WAYNE CORNWELL—Right Guard. Senior. Pepper pod might have been his moniker. A scrappy lad whose blocking ability will be hard to duplicate, whose fight will never be equalled. Was never outstayed but often outweighed. We would like to call him Gabby the Courageous. NORMAN ELDER—Center. Senior. Snapper-back Stub was a center whose record was One missed speech class, but not a bad pass all season long —which is perfect. A fine defensive line backer. Rates as one of the three best centers in the school's history. TONY MORRIS—Quarterback. Senior. Tony spent a year in the C. C. C. so he could come back to play on an undefeated team. Won Sportsmanship Trophy which speaks for his personality. Put grey hairs in Coach's head and fear in the hearts of opponents. Called 'em—and they worked, who could ask for more? CHARLES MOLLETT—Tackle. Senior. Big, rugged, handsome boy whose knees done him wrong. Played well for the first half of season. Best game at Hobart. Better lay a bet on this one in the Spring running of the Matrimonial Derby. ROBERT FINNEY—Tackle. Senior. Doc was the Frank Merriwell of the team. Substituted for Mollett in Gary game and became the best lineman on squad. A boy who could have been a regular two years had he only known it. Why didn't someone tell Doc these things? JOE STIMAC—Tackle. Senior. Only returning regular from 1938 team. A rowdy lad in his quiet way and his weight was in the opponents way. Fast for a big boy and although not sensational he was never ridiculous. It will be tough to find some one to fill his suit or his position. GEORGE BROMLEY—Left Halfback. Senior. Smallest man on team but don't be fooled, folks, he was not the lightest tackier. Missed not one night of practice in four years, a living example of perseverance winning out—but maybe that gold tooth helped him some. JOE HILL—End. Junior. Jive co-captain elect. Joe was on every punt, every loose ball and adept at snagging passes, which stamps him as one of the best of Georgetown ends. Should have a fine year next season. Honorable All-State mention. 36 SAM AUSTIN—Halfback. Junior. A speedy, elusive ball carrier and a strong defensive tackier. Was at his best against Paris. Did what few halfbacks have done— ran back the first punt of a game for a touchdown and got married—all in his Junior year. DWIGHT SHERER—Halfback. Junior. Doggie’’ is a sure tackier, has creditable speed, but lacks ball handling ability. He should be one of the mainstays next fall. Watch for him. WALTER KAZELAS—Halfback. Junior. Kazel is the youngest man on the team. A good pass receiver, has a deceptive pivot but needs to speed up. If his speed increases with age he should become a fine ball carrier. One more year to play, should be a dandy. Best game at Paris. JOE KATAVICH—End. Junior. Midnight has an accurate kicking toe. Was very valuable as a point getter, when that point after touchdown was important. A good end both offensively and defensively. Should become a stand-out next fall if he doesn’t stay-out. EARL RILEY—Tackle. Sophomore. Only Sophomore to earn letter. Will become a good player if he becomes more serious in his training and practice. Two more seasons to go. BOB WILLIAMS—Center. Junior. Small but an excellent tackier. Played his best game at Wiley. One more year to play. Has the ability and an opportunity to carry on the Georgetown tradition of always having an outstanding center. We hope his ambition will be to do that. FRED HAGGERTY—End. Junior. Fred is the left wing of our co-captain elect combination. Was a fast, effective end and although a small man he was hard to take off his feet. Opponents ran Fred’s end once then they tried the other end, which is like jumping from the frying pan into the fire. JACK BIGGS—Guard. Junior. A big, fast boy who is beginning to love to block. This boy did most of our kicking (the ball not to the officials.) He should develop into an excellent punter next fall. Could become a good ball carrier if he learns to use his blockers. CAPTAIN GEORGE BROMLEY George established a record for future Buffalo athletes, when he finished his fourth year of football practice without missing a single night. He did not earn a Varsity letter in any sport until his senior year. His example should be an inspiration to other small boys who want to participate in athletics but lack the size— just stay out and keep trying, you will make the team. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Rankin................................ 26-28 Won Indianola............................. 22-37 Lost Westville............ ................... 28-27 Won Westville . . ....................31-32 Lost Oakwood ............40-37 Won Fairmount.......... ..................... 38-29 Won Henning ................48-18 Won Catlin ................27-28 Lost Ridgefarm. ..............................32-22 Won Sidell................................... 22-23 Lost Hillsboro ....................28-17 Won Rossville ...........................35-18 Won Hoopeston...... ............26-39 Lost Newman ............ 40-29 Won Paris. ....................21-39 Lost Dec. 28-29...............................Georgetown Tournament Second Place Ridgefarm.......... .....................31-25 Won Catlin........ .......................... 24-37 Lost Jan. 12-13 ...........................Sidell Tournament Westville ............39-32 Won Ridgefarm . . ............39-40 Lost Feb. 9-10................................Indianola Tournament First Place Indianola ......... 18-15 Won Allerton . . ............25-21 Won Feb. 22. 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 ............County Tournament Sidell................................... 35-28 Won Oa k wood................................22-33 Lost Feb. 28.............. ................... Regional Tournament Runner-Up .Ridgefarm...............................30-20 Won Indianola ............26-24 Won Homer.............. .....................18-22 Lost Mattoon ........................ 30-40 Lost Sectional Tournament 38 Name F.G. F.T. Pet. of F. T. Total Quarters Bromley . . . 48 52 .474 152 IC8 Williams. 42 36 .507 121 96 Katavich 20 19 .41 1 59 84 Nagy. 7 6 .545 20 43 Patterson ....... 12 2 .400 26 36 Wenskunas 55 29 .354 139 106 Williamson. 37 11 .550 85 67 Willison 72 23 .605 167 89 Kazelas ........ 8 16 .485 32 99 Won 16, Lost I I. Georgetown—Total, 812; Ave. Points, 30 per game. Opponents—Total, 732; Ave. Points 27 per game. BASKETBALL BUFFALO AWARDS Joe Hill Fred Haggerty Richard Campbell BASKETBALL G MEN KNEELING-—Bob Williams, George Bromley. Captain; Mr. Burch, Coach; Dean Patterson. STANDING—Doyle Paxton, Manager; Walter Kazelas. Charles Willison. Joe Hill, George William-son, Joe Katavich, Mac Wenslcunas, Charles Nagy, Harold Swank, Manager. BASKETBALL G MEN CAPTAIN GEORGE BROMLEY—Senior. Forward. Fast clever boy. First letter. A good captain of a good team. Second highest scorer for season. MAC WENSKUNAS—Senior. Center. Big rugged lad whose game improved remarkably during the season. Fine rebounder and hard scrapper. Third highest scorer. CHARLES WILLISON—Senior. Guard. Tall lanky crackshot. Highest scorer for season. Honorable All-State mention. Fair defensive player and excellent ball handler. GEORGE WILLIAMSON—Junior. Center. Bully has one more year to play. Will become an excellent scoring man if he can develop his legs to stand the game. His six feet four inches will make him valuable. ROBERT WILLIAMS—Junior. Forward. Bob was the best scorer among the Junior boys and although small he has sufficient speed to become an outstanding player next season. JOE KATAVICH—Junior. Forward. A six footer who has good rebounding ability. A good prospect for next year. Will be tough with a few more games under his belt. WALTER KAZELAS—Junior. Guard. A good defensive guard who needs to score more. Will be a very valuable boy next year if he decides to take a more aggressive attitude and drive for his share of the points. CHARLES NAGY—Junior. Forward. Small. Fast. Good set shot. Will be a tough boy to stop if he grows a bit this summer. An excellent free thrower. DEAN PATTERSON—Junior. Forward. The best shot on the team. Slow and small. A year's growth and increased speed will make him a hard nut to crack next season. BASKETBALL B TEAM SEASON Rankin at Georgetown 31-11 Won Indianola at Georgetown 25127 Lost Westville at Westville 21-23 Lost Westville at Georgetown 17-22 Lost Oakwood at Oakwood 28- 9 Won Fairmount at Georgetown 22-17 Won Henning at Georgetown 27- 8 Won Catlin at Catlin . ... . 15-20 Lost Ridgefarm at Ridgefarm 16- 9 Won Sidell at Georgetown 22-17 Won Rossville at Georgetown 31-14 Won Hoopeston at Georgetown 19-28 Lost Newman at Georgetown . 19-11 Won Paris at Paris. . 21-33 Lost Ave. per game....................................... 22.4-17.7 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Name F. G Hill............................ 23 Patterson ...... 24 Moore........................... 18 Campbell........................ 24 Williams ........................ 7 Pelley ....... ... II Snapp . . . 5 Haggerty......................... 8 Tucker........................... 4 F. T. Pet. of F. T. Total Games 7 .280 53 8 6 .385 54 6 4 .266 40 7 16 .340 64 14 4 .250 18 10 8 .275 30 14 2 .222 12 13 3 .300 19 12 2 .500 10 9 G. A. A. The Girls' Athletic Association started its second year in Georgetown High School with a Little Sister' party. About one hundred girls attended in pig-tails, ribbons and short dresses. The purpose of the party was to acquaint the freshman girls with the other girls in the school. The G. A. A. Board feels that the party was successful in this respect. During the year the club had several organized hikes and weiner roasts. Points for awards are obtained by organized activities. At Christmas time the Georgetown girls entertained the Westville G. A. A. with a party. This party was very successful. The Westville girls came after school and played games in the gyms until time for supper. The table was in the shape of a horse-shoe and decorations were in keeping with the season. Each of the girls from Georgetown brought a covered dish for the supper. About one hundred and twenty girls attended. During the year the girls were invited to Play Days at the following schools: Marshall, Hoopeston and Danville. The requirements to attend these Play Days are: You must be an active member of G. A. A., your parent s signature, and a doctor's permit. On May 4th a Play Day will be given here, the theme being a barnyard. The schools invited are Allerton, Danville. Paris, Potomac, Westville and Muncie. Each-school will be represented by 15 girls. Various sports will be played and prizes given to the winning teams. All of the preparations for the Play Day will be managed by the girls under the supervision of the G. A. A. Board. The G. A. A. placed for the second time in the G. A. A. Telegraphic Basket Shooting Tournament. They placed third in the district. Last year they placed first in the district and tied for third in the state. The following girls participated in this year's tournament: Catherine Naudzius, June Edmonds, Helen Kovack, Roberta Pollman, Norma Jean Morris, Murele Downing, Mary Sanders, Wynona Reagan, Dorothy Newlin, Fern Parke, Roberta Roberts, Anna Mikulski, Eleanor Hughes, and Mary Swank. A recreational game unit was added which included badminton, paddle tennis, darts, shuffle board, and table tennis. The G. A. A. sponsored a recreational noon hour in which these games were used. Fern Parke took care of the equipment and managed the games. These games proved very beneficial for the girls who stay at the school during the noon hour. A singles table tennis tourney was played. Margaret Woodruff placed first and the runner-up was Fern Parke. Zana Austin acted as score 42 keeper and Mary Woodruff as referee. Tournaments in other games were offered later in the spring. There was a good turn out for sports this spring. Many of these games were played after school in the gym and outdoors. During the winter the girls played basketball in the gym on Monday nights. June Edmonds was the head of basketball. Soccer and baseball were played out-of-doors after school. Roberta Roberts and Dorothy Newlin were the heads of these sports. Betty Ann Holstine and Norm Jean Morris had charge of tumbling and volley ball in the gym after school. By participating in these sports the girls win points for their awards. Health blanks must be kept for 16 weeks. For the first award the girls must have 600 points. This award is a letter of the year in which they graduate. Twelve-hundred points are required for the second award. This award is a large G with the letters G. A. A. on it in a contrasting color. The third award is a state award, the letter being that of the State of Illinois. Two-thousand points are required for this award. The awards will be given out at a spring picnic where the board members for the coming year will be elected. The girls obtained money for different expenses during the year by giving bake sales and selling souvenirs at the football games. These souvenirs were purple and white chrysanthemums, purple banners labeled G. H. S. and canes with purple and white streamers held on by small footballs. Souvenirs were made for the visiting team in the school's colors. The girls made these souvenirs and sold them. A good profit was made on these. As it was impossible to arrange a time for all of the G. A. A. members to meet regularly the board members met each week and planned activities for the club. The G. A. A. of Georgetown High School has had a very successful season for this year and wishes to urge all girls to participate next year. President—Catherine Naudzius Vice-President—Margaret Woodruff Head of Sports—Fern Parke Social Chairman—Virginia Smith Secretary—Evangeline Gonsowsky Recording Secretary—Mary Dietkus Publicity—Helen Thornton CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 4 One look at the band, one sound from the band and no director wants the job. 5 Lost: 120 freshmen including Noel Burch and two slugs in the pop machine. 6 These tall boys who raise tall corn and tell tall stories about little chickens. I I There's a law against monopolies, Katavich especially in public school assembly corners. 22 Pardon me, did you see a football team going this way? We think they are at Hobart, and we want to be there to cheer for them. 23 Fools names and fools faces always appear in public places! That warning list might be the cause. 29 The three musketeers, one for one, and all for all. OCTOBER 9 Confucious sez: Girls! Girls! Styles do change occasionally. l3' 2 Blackheads — Shadows: Peroxide blondes — Moonlight; plus sisters — WOW!! 14 We've got a school A swell old school And, boy! we've got Some cheer leaders too. Yea! Mary and Dale. 20 Gee weren't those Gary guys cute, but I guess we showed them. 21 Wanted: Some corn plasters by the G. H. S. Band. 22 Wanted: An unbreakable camera by Mr. Magneiz. 24 Whee-ie one day off to shuck corn with the band. NOVEMBER I Gulp! Excuse me. That's the cider we drank at the band party. 9 Shorter dresses, hair bows, and anklets were clothes borrowed from little sisters for the Home Ec Party. 44 45 I I They may be rough, they may be tough, but Georgetown is the team that does its stuff— come what may. 17 Funny thing will happen especially on Saturday night when the Ghosts walk. Stripes are quite the fad, aren't they Warren and Walter? 18 Burch we salute you—you have a wonderful team. 19 Well those Ag. boys have to have something to play with. 22 Those guys at the Soldiers home are human. They liked the tap dancing best. 23 I leg—peg leg; 2 legs—Williamson; 40 legs— Twirling Corps. 23 Did someone say we had a wonderful team? Colossal, stupendous, magnificent, superb— well I’ll say. 25 Are these Amateur architects planning their future homes? 27 Where did that new boy come from that is in the band? He has the cutest mustache and uniform! 29 Rotten eggs to you! or were they boiled? Ask the Dramatic Club and the Junior Play Cast. 30 So you're going to be a doctor, Mac? Believe it or not Red Southern still has the same speech. DECEMBER 7 Mac Wenskunas, Rah! Rah!! Rah!!! What fun it must be to be famous. 8 Chopsticks interest the future farmers more than livestock at Chicago. 13 1-2-3 Hip, Hip, Hooray! Three cheers for the G. A. A.! 13 The Seniors are getting their heads together, they're writing something now, they're counting—it's out—Beryl is the Annual Editor. 14 That magician sure must have been spying on you Chuck! Where had you been before you came to the show? 15 There seem to be more jitterbugs in Georgetown than musicians. Some people just don't appreciate good music. 21 The teachers know the latest steps, too, and you should have seen Dr. Deland and Mrs. Snyder truckin' on down at the Senior party. 22 Headlines: Miss Adsit writes and produces a play at Georgetown High School. 22 Whoopee—Ten whole days with no lessons, no bus to catch, no lunch to fix. Oh what bliss! 28 What those guys need is some competition. JANUARY 4 The light was red, but the green freshmen didn't know it, so they listened to a state safety officer talk. 9 Senior boys upon being asked to sell lady's silk hose replied: What, no models? 10 What s the matter? Did these girls forget to wash their faces this morning? 17 Sweetness, service, and scholarship help— Udell wins the D. A. R. Award. 18 Worry, Worry, Worry—Exams this week!!! 22 We wonder why there are so many adjustments in freshmen program cards? 21 New secretary—Mr. Deland likes blondes but he can't make up his mind which one. FEBRUARY 5 Wilma: Why doesn't someone hold my hand if I have to take these shots? 9 Basketball wins trophies and trophies win praise, and praise wins girl friends, eh, George? I I Birds of a feather run together. 12 Where are all the William Powells and Myrna Loys? We need them for the Senior Play. I 3 Did you hear canaries on your radio last night? The girls' quartette warbled a good imitation. 14 Band: Who's afraid of the big bad Lions? They sure helped us. 15 Junior Skating Party—The boys are too bashful. The girls have to break the ice. 46 47 15 Should auld acquaintance be forgot? 16 The band’s unusually soured notes came from the balcony today. 16 Swing your partner 'round and round. 23 Some medicine is better; ours wasn t sugar-coated tonight, eh Paris? 24 Absence excuses read: Girls: Went to see Clark Gable in Gone With the Wind. Boys: Went to see Scarlett O'Hara go with the Wind. 29 Silly Sophomores—-they don't like the South Bridge. MARCH 2 We re ahead, we re behind, we re tied, wo won—George fainted!!! Is Indianola burned up! 4 Miss Hoyt returned today with a ten pound sparkler on the third finger of her left hand. 7 Was Art's face red enough to stop traffic— we sure needed a mechanic for his Chevrolet bus. 10 She looks lonesome by herself, doesn t she Joe? 12 Sweethearts of G. H. S. 17 She isn't the only one spying on you Stub. 20 Magnificent, colossal, of course, the Senior Play. But definitely! 21 Vacation—Easter—New Bonnets—Marriages— History in the Making. 29 Physics class goes to Champaign—more fun and more . . . ?? APRIL 1 We hear it’s your photographer, Evelyn, that makes you smile so big. 2 The Casey trip was fun till the Seniors had to tell about it. 8 Did we write or make history? Ask Gorman. I I More concerts—more coffee pots, eh Houts? 16 Stampede—the Buffaloes won by one!!! MAY 24 The juniors formally entertained the future W. P. A.er's of 1940 at a hoe down. THE RE-NU COMPANY ARTHUR, ILLINOIS FLASH! CALLING ALL GEORGETOWN HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS. TO REMEMBER: WHEN YOU GET TO THE END OF YOUR ROPE, JUST TIE A KNOT IN IT AND HANG ON. WE LIKE TO SELL, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, FLOOR TREATMENT, OFFICE EQUIPMENT, ROOF COATING, PAINTS, AND CAULKING COMPOUNDS. SAYS, The Re-Nu Company. COMPLIMENTS OF MAGNIEZ WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS J. T. YEAZEL CANDY CO. Wholesale Confectioners MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE CO. 512 W. 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