Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 164 of the 1925 volume:

V 4 ' 4 r r -r n v ' ' A i .« � ■ . X i • - % ■ i ■ jFnmimrit Another year’s work is completed and its results lie in your hands. The staff has done everything in its power to make the book interesting from the viewpoint of a student. To record the most significant events in the history of our Alma Mater, and to keep them for future generations has been the purpose of the staff in pre- senting the 1925 Granois. “GRANOIS 1925 ” GRANOIS 1925” 5 Alma Ittatrr By Leonard Braudes If I in later life attain success, And fortune smiles and kindly favors me, Then soon does cast me out in suddeness, And I must dwell forlorn in life’s dark troubled sea; And if my dearest friends perchance do scorn, Though 1 am cast in deepest, blackest, depths ; Yet have I left a true, unfailing bourne To cover o’er my soul’s most inward debt. When I to this bourne in safety repair Then must 1 think of lessons she has taught, And lo! my thoughts turn quickly from despair, And all the jests and scoffs are turned to naught. But who is this who taught me how to live? My Alma Mater — to her this praise I give. G “GRANOIS 1925” 1 We, the members of the June Class of ’25, dedicate this page to the memory of Spnttip Jflar JlrrahaU % who in the blossom of life passed away January twenty-seventh, nineteen hundred twenty-five. She was a member of the June Class of ’27. No one can fill the vacancy which she left ; no one can take her place in our hearts. It will be a sacred thought in years to come, to parents and friends, that she shed radiance in the home. It will he a blessed recollection that she grew up to love and be loved by those who will ever cherish her memory so tenderly. “GRANOIS 1925 ” 7 MISS M. GIBSON MISS M. MORGAN We the members of the June Class of ’25 DrMratr This annual to our Class Deans who have been patient teachers, wise coun- selors, and most excellent instructors. They will be held in highest regard and esteem by the members of this Class for their efforts in our behalf. 8 “GRANOIS 192f ” “GRANOIS 1925 ” 9 Unarii nf lEfutratum . R. H. LARNER F. W. KOTTMEIER Secretary “GRANOIS 192. r ” If antlttj MR. W. F. COOLIDGK Principal MISS E. WEST Assistant Principal “(1RANOIS 1925” iFarultif J MISS E. BAKER Biology MISS P. CHAPPELL Commercial MR. D. DEGROFF Science MISS M BLACKBl RX English MISS V. DIF.HLE Commercial 12 GRANOIS 192 “.” JFarulttt 6 MISS M. FELTER Science MISS M. GILPIN ' Girls Athletics MR. K. FROHARDT Science MISS M. GIBSON Cooking MR. I,. HAIGHT History GKANOIS 1925 ” l.i JFarultti MR. GKO. HUMPHREYS Mathematics MISS M. MORGAN Knglish and French MR. S. LEVY Boys Athletics MISS M. LUTHER Latin 14 MR. J. W. McMURRAY Manual Training MISS M. NELSON ' Spanish “GRANOIS 1925” JFarultit MR. P. MARTIN Mathematics MISS K. J ANSON Commercial MISS li. RICHART Librarian “GRANOIS 1925 ” 15 Jf antitit MR. V. C. RILLING Mechanical Drawing MISS G. SEWING Mathematics MISS E. RODE Sewing MISS N Rl ' SHFELDT English MISS L. SHEPPARD English MISS M. SHORT Sewing MRS. C. CONNORS French MISS G. UZZELL Hist, and Com’l Gcog. “GRANOIS 1!� 25” iFantltij MR. P. UDRE Bookkeeping MR. WM. HOLST Science MISS M. SPENCER General Science MISS L. EARNER Office Secretary SENIORS Hasn ' t Scratched Yet O Tsh J “GRANOIS 1925 17 3Jtmr (Claas of 1Q25 18 “GRANOIS 1! 25 George Higgins “A suite of curly hair covers many matters.” Illiolian Secretary, ' 24 Treasurer, ' 25 Mock-Trial Mae Krohne “She never troubles trouble until trouble troubles her.” Illiolian lloekey Team May Day G. A. A. Arthur Habekost Art ” You can’t keep a good man down.” Basketball, ’21-’23-’25 Football, ’21-’22 Baseball, ’23-’24-’24 Track, ’21-’22-’24-’2 S President Illiolian Society, ' 24- ' 2. Mildred Brckkman Mino “To know her is to love her.” Senior Hockey Team G. A. A. Argonaut Society Class Statistician John Kozer Johnny “Get the Hook.” Argonaut Irene Worster “There is tact in her.” Illiolian, ’23-’25 Member of Girls’ Drum Cor s G. A. A. . “GRANOIS 1925” 19 Victor Mount And good luck go with thee.” Delphian Cecil Austin “Better late than never.” Delphian G A. A. Joseph Dombrosky Joe The first graduate of the Commonwealth School Where duty leads, my course he onward still.” Olga Clark “Frailty, thy name is woman.” Illiolian Charles Polley Bob “Years pass not over men ' s heads for nothing.” Argonaut Society Track, ’ 23 -’ 24-’25 T.ditor-in-Chief Annual Boys’ Quartet Class Day MlLDKEn Schlechte Milty” “There’s method in her silence” G. A. A. Girls ' Hiking Club, ' 22 Delphian 20 “GRANOIS 1925 ” Florence Stubbs “Tubby” “The ulass of fashion and ihe mould of form.” Argonaut (Arts’ Hockey Team, ’24 G. A. A., ’24-’2.i Girls ' Hiking Club, ' 22 Girls’ Junior Basketball Team, ’23 Dorothy E. McCalla “Ambition has no rest.” Illiolian Hiking Club May Day Class Play Bertha Lawin “I am slow, but precious sure.” Basketball, ' 25 Baseball, ’24 Hockey, ' 25 Delphian Society Edna Voss Ebow “Slow but sure.” G. A. A. Girls’ Hockey Team, ’24 Illiolian Society Ruth Green “Rufus Peerless in her own way.” lliolian Basketball, ’23-’24-’25 Senior Hockey Team, ' 24 Pearl Morgan “Poil” “She is forever silent! Delphian Hockey Team, ’2.1 G. A. ' Muck-Trial “GRANOIS 1925 ” 21 George Roland Henn “Be just in all thy actions.” Argonaut Track Team, ’25 Helen Wakefield To know her is to love her.” Delphian Hockey . ’25 G. A. A. Mock-Trial Howard Rapp “Kindness Is Wisdom.” Illiolian Florence Veihl Quiet, yet you feel her presence.” G. A. A. Argonaut Valedictorian I. Palligoff Polly “Madame, I swear I use no art at all.” Argonaut Stunt Show Dorothy Hopkins Dot True as mettle with that winning smile.” Delphian Hockey, ’23 22 “GRANOIS 1925 ” Raymond Duncan “Happy” “A detriment to his class.” Illiolian Football Captain, ’24 Basketball Captain, ’25 Track Baseball Class H ' ill Lucille Harrigan Where there is a will there’s a way. You ' ll find her having her way.” Illiolian Basketball Baseball Captain Hockey, ’ 23 -’ 24-’25 Taliesin John Richards “Tally” “A little learning is a dangerous thing. Illiolian Society, Vice-President Football, ’ 21 -’ 22- ' 24 Basketball, ’ 21 -’ 22 -’ 23-’24 Baseball, ’22 Track, ’24 Class Play Grace Jones “Til lie” “Oh, what form !” Illiolian James King “Jimmie “And still the wonder grew. That one small head could carry all he knew. Argonaut Society Football, ’ 22 -’ 23-’24 Katherine Reintc.es “Kay” “She is sweet, pretty and brilliant and is loved by all.” Basketball, ’25 Hockey, ' 22 Hiking Club President Vice-President Argonauts, ’25 G. A. A. Track, ’25 Annual Staff May Queen, ’25 “GRANOIS 1923 ” 23 William Israel “Cow “I don’t know. Football, ' 24 Delphian Society Indian Play Bessie Caldwell “Sac C.ranite Hi h expects every student to do his duty.” Captain Basketball, ’22-’2.t Captain Baseball, ’22- ' 2. ' i Captain Hockey, ‘22-’23 Delphian G. A. A. Clyde England “Willie “Deeds Not Words. Argonaut Society Annual Staff Track Team, ’24 Class Day Class Play lli V Chib Dimple Benton Oh, how Idissful to lie care free!” Illiolian Hockey Team, ’24 Andrew Rozoep “Andy” “It was ever his aim to lie fair.” Basketball, ’23-’24-’25 Annual Staff Argonaut Society Mildred Ward “Midge “Silence Is Wisdom.” Christmas Program Argonaut Society C. A. A. Glee Club 24 “GRANOIS 1925 Lawrence McCauley Mac” “To know him is to love him.” President Senior Class President Argonauts Football, ’ 23-’24 Basketball, ’ 24-’25 Senior Stunt Gayle Isbell “A lark so gay the live-long day.” Vice-President Class of ' 25 Hockey Team Baseball Team Annual Staff Argonaut Society Class Play Walter Klein Snake” “Unmatched for courage, spirit and strength.” Football, ' 23 Track, ’24 ’25 Basketball, ’24 Irene DaMotte Shorty “Delicious little devil.” Delphian Hockey, ’ 22 -’ 23-’24 G. A. A. Captain Basketball, ’25 Class Play William Biel A little nonsense now and then is relished by our wisest men.” Annual Staff Treasurer, ’25 Orchestra, ’ 24-’25 Tennis, ’24 Argonaut lli-Y Club Roberta Earnf.y “A beauty to the eye.” Delphian Society Hockey Team, ’25 Class Prophecy May Queen, ’24 G. A. A. “GRANOIS 192 ” Leonard Brandes Bad “A beast that wants discourse of reason.” Class Orator Football, ’ 23-’24 Orchestra Argonaut Ili-Y Club Alice Meyer Barney “Fair as a star when only one is shining in the sky.” Hockey Team, ’24 lllioliau Hiking Club, ’23 G. A. A. S. Frizzell Friszie” “Height is power.” Football, ’ 22-’25 Track, ’ 22 -’ 23-’25 President of Delphian Society, ’25 Helen L. A. Stewart “Loyal, true and always kind, Yet she frankly speaks her mind.” Secretary of Delphian Society, ’24 Hockey Team, ’ 21 -’ 22-’23 Track Team, ' 22 Class Play G. A. A. Illiolian Hobart Hansen Hobo “Got your Algebra?” Vera Berger Velie “She tickles a wicked typewriter.” Illiolian Hockey Team, ’24 2G “GRANOIS 1925” 15. Fossieck ■‘Fussy “Professional Drug Store Cowboy.” 1 1 i-Y I Ilia lion Helen Price Loyal, true, and always kind. Yet she truly speaks her mind.” Annual Staff Secretary Arg muni t Society, ' 24 Class W ill G. A. A. ( ' lass Flay Darrel Henry Blank “A Million Dollar Smile.” Football T rack President Ili-Y President Del liian Society President Junior Class Class I’ lay M. June Homan “Never put off until tomorrow that which you can put off until the day after tomorrow.” Delphian Society Annual Staff G A. A. Class Play Gabriel Gantchekf “Gabby “A merry heart makes a cheerful counte nance.” Argonaut Maurine Robinson “A smile can go a long, long way.” Argonaut Society Annual Staff Basketball, ’25 Baseball, ' 35 Hockey, ' 2.5 Class Play GRANOIS 1925” 27 Helen Urbanovit If you want anything lono rinht, do it yourself.” Argonaut Salutatorian I lock ey, ’25 May Day, ' - 4 Naomi Shirley Irish Not all red-headed people have a temper. basketball, ' 25 llockey. ’25 Annual Staf) llliolian Society a. A: A. Class Play Gertri ' de Krhse Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low. An excellent thing in woman.” Delphian Society G. A A. 28 “GRANOIS 1925 igifltnnf nf Jhmr (Classi of ' 25 One bright flay, late in October, we, the June Class of ’25, entered Granite City Community High School, full of bliss and great hopes of a promising future. Woeful tales of dreadful happenings that had befallen other Freshmen who dared claim entrance had reached our ears. It being our turn now, we waited patiently for our fate. But being the first class of Freshmen to enter directly into this new home of learning, we had no fear of being molested, for the upper classmen had no laugh on us — it was their first entrance, too. We had been here long enough to get acquainted and let other Freshmen take our place at the bottom, when we were cordially invited by Miss L. Shep- pard to unite our abundant talent and foolishness with the more dignified abilities of the upper classmen in the production of Little Almond Eyes. This presenta- tion was a great success. In our Sophomore year we dutifully devoted our time to the given subjects and to athletics, and as all Sophomores do, thought we held the rest of the school in the hollow of our hand. We also entertained ourselves with a most success- ful Hallowe’en party, where sheets, gloomy lights, and an abundance of old bed springs combined to show us a good time. The third year of our busy year was mostly taken up with extensive thoughts and plans for the annual boat excursion. We spent much time and effort on this proposition, and in spite of the contrary weather we were able to crowd the boat with pleasure seekers. As a result we realized our efforts in a tremendous finan- cial success. Four years can roll along quickly, and it soon became our turn to be the leaders of this school. In our Low Senior year we were obliged to entertain the Top Seniors. This we did with a Costume Party on the Gym floor. Mr. Coolidge had a delightful time playing with the tin toy which he received for having pinned the tail on the donkey. The refreshments were delicious and plentiful, and each one left filled with a good time and good eats. Even those dignified Seniors admitted our ability as entertainers. However, the next semester, we were royally entertained at a picnic given us by the Low Seniors. As Seniors, we achieved such success as planting a class tree, publishing a class annual, producing, successfully, a class play, entitled “Daddy Long Legs,” and leaving in our amiable instructors’ minds a favorable impression. Thus ended our adventuresome career as students of G. C. C. H. S. (Clmsfl IJlaii Judy Abbot Jervis Pendleton Tames McBride Sallie McBride Julia Pendleton . Mrs. Pendleton Miss Pritchard Airs. Semple Griggs Mrs. Lippett Cyrus Wykoff Abner Parsons Walters Sammy Joe . Gladiola Loretta Mamie Freddie Perkins (£aat of tfharartrn? Gayle Isbell Darrel Henry William Biel Kathryn Rientges Helen Price Helen Stuart June Homan Dorothy McCalla Lawrence McCauley Naomi Schirlev Tally Richards Clyde England Howard Rapp Orphan Children at the ohn Grier Home Hobart Hansen Bertha Lawin Alice Meyer Irene Da Motte Maurine Robinson S’umipaia Daddy Long-Legs is a charming comedy in four acts. It centers around an orphan, Judy Abbot, who has been sent to college by a middle-aged man who keeps bis identity a secret. She calls him Daddy Long-Legs because of bis shadow, which she has seen cast on the asylum wall. At college she rooms with a niece of her benefactor, and be visits them under his real name, Mr. Jervis Pendleton. As a consequence of his presence at various places, Judy falls in love with him, and he with her. He asks her to marry him, but she refuses because of her Daddy Long-Legs. Through the aid of Miss Pritchard, they are brought together when Jervis is ill, and Judy discovers her Daddy Long-Legs to be Mr. Jervis Pendleton. He again asks her to marry him, and as all such stories go, she accepts him. 30 GRANOIS 1925 ” P dlamtaru (Class nf 1025 M “GKANOIS 1925” 31 Carrie Stewart “A daughter of the Gods: divinely tall. Captain Basketball Team President Argonauts President I, me Senior Class Brutus in Julius Caeser Prinee on May Pay Class Play, Pierrot Clara Kice Happy I am, from care I am free; Why aren’t they all contented like me?” Pice-President of Argonauts Senior Hockey Team Julius Caeser Play Treasurer Class of January, ' 25 Class Day Program Class Play. ’Op-O-Me Thumb Irma Genarii “Such popularity must lie deserved. Julius Caeser Play May Pay (Her Club. ' 21-22 lltiolian, ’24, ’25 Class Prophet Class Play. “The Mouse Trap ” Doris Fearing “A charming lass, with a sweet disposition. Illiolian Society Clee Club, ’21- ' 22 High School Dedication Program Vice-President Class of January, ’25 Class Play, Pierrot Emma Harney “Modest, Cnassuming, yet Indispensable.” Julius Caesar Play Commercial Club Class Day Program Class Play, “ ’Op-O-Me Thumb ” Koval Barney “Like father; like son. Argonaut Society High School Dedication Program Glee Club, ’21-’22 President Class of January, ' 25 Class Play, “The Mouse Trap. 32 “GRANOIS 1025” Philip Mueller “Speech is great, but silence is greater.” Class Songs for Caesar Play Uliolian Society Class Play, Pierrot Henrietta Koellman To lessons learn, and good times have Are both her policies.” Salutatorian Class Historian State Essay Contest Julius Caesar P lay Delphian Society Class Play, “The Mouse Trap” Grace Collins “To know her once is to like her always. Commercial Club Julius Caesar 1 ' lay Glee Club of 1922-1923 Delphian Society Rose Leuck “A maiden never bold, A spirit still and quiet.” lliolian Society Girls’ Athletic Association Junior Baseball Team Hockey Team Julius Caesar, Ghost Class Play, “The Mouse Trap ” Helen Linen broker “To know her is to love her.” By word, “Oh! Gracious!” Julius Caesar Uncle Jerry’s Christmas Story Hiking Club Argonaut Society Girls ' Chorus Class Play, The Mouse Trap ” Hazel Brown “Love is (he life of woman.” By word, “Well! For the love of Pete.” Delphian Society Girls ' Chorus Julius Caesar Class Play, “The Mouse Trap” “GRANOIS 19 25” 33 Albert Glodt “Always happy-go-lucky.” Delphian Society Member of I ' ootball Squad Rose Tayi.dk I neither hesitate nor fear To speak my every thought.” Class Will State Essay Contest Caeser in Julius Caeser Play Argonaut Society Class Play, “’Op-O-Me Thumb Ella Mae Johannigmeiek “To be seen, not to be heard, Would in her case 1 absurd.” Julius Caesar Program Illinium Society Haskctball Haseball Hockey Girls’ Athletic Association Class Play, “ The Mouse Trap Lela Loyd “Begone dull care. You and I shall never agree.” Valedictorian Julius Caesar Play Captain Senior Hockey Team llliolian Society Class Play, “ ’Op-O-Me Thumb Emily McReynolds “Let me have men about me that are fat ; yon Cassius has a lean and hungry look. ' Vice-President Delphian Society Secretary Class of January, ’25 Class Poet Julius Caesar Play Annual Artist Class Play, “ ’Op-O-Me Thumb” Samuel Saegessar “A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men.” Delphian Society Orchestra Julius Caesar Program Class Day Program Class Play, “ ’Op-O-Me Thumb 34 “GRANOIS 192.5” § tattHttrtan 0 iErpurt Mildred I. Brockman Dear Members of the Class of 1925 and Friends of the Class of 1925: Permit me to state that this “Statistician’s Report” is quite unique, as it is to comply strictly to the truth. This 1 know I can well afford to say, as the greater number of our class belongs to the Methodist Church, which outnumbers the Presbyterian Church by one vote. I have heard that some of the Class of June, ' 25, imagined that I would be shrewd enough to take advantage of you and to actually manufacture something out of nothing. Can you imagine such a thin - as that ? But I fear that some of the Seniors have had this idea, for they have tried to stick close by me since I was appointed to this job. I have noticed that their smiles to me were so much sweeter and dearer than thev ever were before. I have finally come to the conclusion that certain members of the class have been frightened over the report that I am to make of the class. Our Senior Class of June, ’25, is composed of 56 members and Jimmy King. This large group of students come from the vicinity of Granite City, Madison, and also Nameoki. Of course, we already know that a boy is as old as he looks, but a girl is only as old as she feels ; still to be more specific : the average age for girls is 16.6 years; while that of the boys is 17.3 years. The oldest is tied by three students that are 20 years old and the youngest is 15 years old, wh(j is of the stronger sex. As a class, we seem to be getting nearer to heaven as time goes on. The average height of the class is 5.4 feet. The smallest one in the class is Maurine Robinson, who is 59 inches tall, and the tallest is Stuart Frizzell, who is 73 inches. It is concerning the weights that I do not want to hold you in suspense, so I will hasten to tell you that the average weight of the class is 12!) pounds. I will also tell you that when some students in the class weigh, they have to put the scale beyond the 150-pound mark. I remember the faces of these pupils, but I just can’t think of their names. I am, indeed, very proud to announce that the honor and the glory of tine fellowship rests upon our dear classmate and friend, Kathryn Reintges, for it has been voted that she has done the most for our class. Dorothy McCalla has the title of being the most dignified Senior. This is the title that every Senior in our class has tried to get, but has invariably failed to win. Gayle Isbel has succeeded in being the Class Politician. The majority voting in your favor, Gayle, explains what an absolutely necessary article you are to your class. 1 he honor of being the Class Fusser (the lovesick one) falls to Isadore Palla- koff, who has often been seen trailing into Mr. Haight’s first period Civics class late, with a bright little yellow dandelion in the buttonhole of his coat, carrying a tardy slip close to his heart-throbbing bosom. GRANOIS 1925” 35 I lie Class Athlete! This is Raymond Duncan (Happy), who, we are sure, has fought many a good fight, never giving up until the game was won. Everyone must now notice carefully because we introduce to you again Kathryn Reintges, because she is the typical Senior girl, and Helen Wakefild is next in line. Lawrence McCauley, of the boys, is the typical Senior that we present to you, and Stuart Frizzell is not lagging far behind. The best dressed girl of the class is Olga Clark. She always wears her dresses up to the times. William Biel is the best dressed boy and we are sure that he plays golf, by the looks of his hose. The prettiest girl that has been chosen is Roberta Earney. Tally Richards has been chosen to be the best looking of the boys. There was quite a bit of competition between William Biel and Tally. Our dear little Gabriel Gancheff has acquired the reputation of being the class infant. We do hope Gage will pass this stage before he leaves our presence, as he is in the care of the other members of the Senior class. Kathryn Reintges appears again, but now as the Class Peach and she surely is a sweet one. The most Energetic Senior is Florence Veihl, who is the Valedictorian. Next comes Helen Urbanovit, who has attained second honors. The most Democratic and Popular boy and girl of the class are Raymond Duncan and Kathryn Reintges. The boy and girl that are considered to be the most successful in life are Leonard Brandes and Florence Veihl. Gayle Isbel receives the prize, as she is Class Suffragette. I know you are anxious to hear who is “teachers’ pet.” Well! It is Helen Price with Maurine Robinson stepping on her heels. Great men are heard all over the world. We are certain that Walter Klein will be the center of attraction some day, because he is the Noisiest Senior. Ah ! here it is ; the prettiest hair. George Higgins with his deep roaring waves and Irene DaMotte with her long, curly hair streaming about her neck, takes the cake. The reason that our class has given for coming to school is so that they might have a chance to indulge in the knowledge of books and some day become great men and women. The classes that we have enjoyed most were those of Miss Blackburn and Mr. Haight. 36 “GRANOIS 1925” No matter where we were or where we are, the June Class of ’25 lias con- sidered Eating their most pleasant duty. This has not been a task for any of us. Notebooks! Notebooks! Mr. Haight’s Notebooks have been the most bur- densome duty to the class, and also Miss Blackburn’s weekly Themes have burdened our well-cultured and broadened minds. Without any doubt at all, the Senior Year has been the most enjoyable year to the June Class of ’25, because in the last year there have been more activi- ties for the upper classmen to indulge in and the class has had more real fun. Again Happy Iluncan appears on the stage, but the scenes are shifted. He is now the Happy-go-lucky Senior of the class. George Higgins, with his pretty hair, has gained the popularity as the Class Cut-up. Darrel Henry has been chosen to represent the Class High-brow. Bluff! Bluff! Tally Richards has been the most successful student in the class in gaining the title of Class-bluffer. Many funny things have happened in our four years of High School, but the funniest thing that we have seen was Shorty Henley standing on his head in assembly to pay off a gambler’s debt. After many long years of training the majority of the class has decided to be school teachers. This is because our teachers dwelled upon our minds so that we, too, wish to become wise and prudent. Granite High’s greatest blessing is without doubt the June Class of ’25. We think so and sincerely hope you will agree with us. Also, we have decided that the best thing that could happen to Granite High would be for them to get another class like the June Class of ’25. The class is satisfied with its high school days and have decided that the main thing wrong with the class is — there isn’t enough of ’em. Of all the horrors the Pet Horror of the class is taking tests, and, of course, surprise tests are worse. The silliest thing that the class has ever done in High School was trying to imagine Mr. Haight as a ladies’ man. If you will permit the chair to take part in the discussion, may I say, for my opinion of all of the members of the class, that it was only through the hearty and good-natured co-operation of you all that the statistician was able to do any- thing. Whatever has bored or displeased you, attribute to my own stupidity or meanness; whatever has amused or pleased you, attribute to your own clever- ness, as displayed on your statistic blanks. An ossified mummy ought to have been able to get a good statisticians’ report out of the Class of 1925- — BEST CLASS EVER KNOWN. Finis. “GRANOIS 1925” 37 (Class iirn hmj By Roberta Earnev and Raymond Duncan. On a warm day in the year of 1933, the June Class of ’2.) met at the sum- mer home of Raymond Duncan, former Basket Ball Captain. His summer home, on a small island off the coast of Florida, was a beautiful place with every mod- ern convenience. The green velvet lawn stretched for nearly half a mile before we even got one glance at the home. After traveling a half mile along the white gravel road, winding in and out among the trees, we came to a magnificent mansion surrounded by flowers and shrubbery. Raymond was standing on the lawn in front of his home, very anxiously awaiting the arrival of his guests. He was dressed in the height of fashion, as he always did dress, white trousers and a dark coat, his white shirt showing from beneath his coat. The first of his guests to arrive was Rollin Henn, a comedy player in the Orpheum Circuit, who was on time to the banquet, because he had acquired the habit from being on time for his acts at the show. Just the same Rollin only he wasn’t so bashful as he was in the days at good old Granite High. While Raymond and Rollin were talking of old times the president of America’s fore- most steamship company was announced, with his intended wife, and to our suqirise it was none other than Lawrence McCauley, but we did not know the girl. Soon three young ladies were ushered in, Irene Da.Motte, now a great athlete in the Olympic Games in Europe; Gayle Isbell, a classical dancer just back from a trip abroad; and Roberta Earnev, a model from Paris who was spending her summer vacation in the United States. They were escorted by Charles Polley, Editor of the Chicago Tribune, Walter Klein the French Am- bassador, and William Biel, a noted voilinist of Italy. Closely following them was a very dignified looking gentleman and three young ladies, and who should it be but George Higgins, who had gotten over his silly days in themes class and Income the Professor of Themes at Illinois U, and with him Helen Steward, girls’ coach for athletics; Helen Wakefield, mechanical drawing teacher; and Florence Stubbs, a domestic science teacher — all from Illinois U. Mrs. Richards, formerly Grace Jones, with her husband Tally Richards, and Mrs. Fossick, formerly Irene Worster, with her husband Byron Fossick, and Alice Meyer were the next to arrive. Mrs. Richards and Mrs. Fossick, with their husbands met Alice in Hawaii, and decided to come to the reunion together. Alice is now Rudolph’s leading lady and they had just finished making their latest picture. Next we were much surprised to see a young man arrive who seemed rather familiar to us but who had grown considerably — James King, football coach at Notre Dame, who had beat Knute Rockne for the place as coach for a term of four years. All of a sudden a terrible noise was heard and the butler was having trouble keeping a short fat man outside whom he thought should not be admitted to the banquet. He finally gained entrance by knocking the butler down and we saw the man was none other than Isadore Pallokoff, who was a train caller from Nameoki, and with him William Israel, the greatest bookkeeping teacher in New York. Right after Isadore and William came Hobart Hanson, a beauty special- ist from Fifth Avenue, New York, and Gabriel Gantcheff, who was a great artist in demonstrating chapters in civics. Raymond, being very rich, had a very elaborate entertainment planned for us. We were led to the spacious ball room which had been converted into a miniature theatre for the occasion. The first number on the program was a dance of “Spring” given by Maurine Robinson, who was a very good dancer. 38 “GRANOIS 1925” The next thing on the program was a vocal solo given by Darrel Henry who was another Caruso. Helen l rbanovoit was next one to arrive with Victor Mount. She is a worker at Lincoln Community House at Granite and Victor is a Ford salesman at Granite. He brought Helen with him in his Ford as far as the mainland, and wanted to bring his Ford on to the island but there wasn’t room in the row boat. 1 hree dignified young ladies were next to come to the party: Kathryn Reintges, a kindergarten teacher from Chicago; June Homan, a public speaking teacher from California, and Pearl Morgan who had been married since we last saw her to a rich potato king from the west. Another number on the program was a play given by Leonard Brandes who is now the greatest Shakespearean player in the country and plays the leading part in the company of which he is the owner. Just as he finished Dimple Benton, now champion typist of the world; Cecil Austin, who is now National President of Woman’s lemperance l nion ; Mildred Schelecte, now instructor in music at McKendree College; Howard Rapp, owner of one of the best and largest farms in the U. S. ; Mildred Brockman, sole owner of a large estate in the west; and Mildred Ward, who had charge of the largest Carnegie Library in the U. S. ; arrived. ' The program continued after the guests were seated, and the next number was a speech by Arthur Habekost, now a great Chautaqua speaker who travels with William Jennings Bryan as his Campaign Rival. During the performance Raymond received a telegram from Edna Voss which stated that she was working on one of Europe’s greatest murder cases and would not be able to make the trip to the U. S. The lights were turned low and on the stage was a great acro- bat whom we all recognized as Andrew Rozoff. After this act Florence Veihl who was a trained nurse; Vera Berger a teacher of aesthetic dancing, and Dorothy McCalls who has married a wealthy man and devotes all her time to the orphans of the country, joined the party. Soon Raymond announced that everyone was to adjourn to the dining room, where he had a delicious dinner prepared for us. Some more of the guests arrived. Bertha Lawin, who has become the bride of an Arctic explorer and is just back from a long trip with him ; Clyde England, a noted politician, who had risen to the high office as mayor of Granite City; and Mae Krohne a noted opera singer who is under a five year contract with the Metropolitan Opera Com- pany. 1 he guests adjourned to the club room after dinner. I inally the rest of the guests arrived: Bessie Caldwell, captain of the girls’ hockey team in England, that is going to play a number of series of matches for the Championship of the world ; John Kozer, now a fight promoter, since he broke h.s engagement with Alice Meyer; Helen Price, now a candidate for Gmernor of Illinois and early reports point toward an overwhelming victory or ler , Ruth Green a noted society leader, who has been abroad for an extended period of time; Dorothy Hopkins, a missionary worker in Africa and is looked upon as an angel by the African children ; Lucile Harrigan, who is traveling with kinghng Bros. Circus as a crystal gazer and magician; and Steward Frizell successor of Coach Gill as track coach at Illinois U. As a last feature of the evening the curtain was drawn again and before our eyes was a large painting of Granite City Community High, with the in- scription Class of 1 wenty-five.” Raymond presented each member of the class with a smaller picture of Granite High, with the same inscription on it. Amid much laughter and talking and many promises of future meetings the class de- parted at a late hour. “GRANOIS 1925” 39 (Class Hill We, the members of the June Class of 1925, being of sound mind and body, and realizing that our hours in Granite High are few, do herewith make our last will and testament. We earnestly desire that the talents and possessions we will and bequeath may bring glory to Granite High, and honor to the June Class of ’25. 1. Mildred Brockman’s intense craving for chewing gum we leave to Madame Connors in hopes that Mrs. Connors will allow this aid to digestion in further classes. 2. Bessie Caldwell’s beautiful curly locks we will and bequeath to Isabel Trover. We know this will save on Isabel’s allowance. 3. Leonard Brandes’ ability as an orator we leave to Chalky Alfrey. We hope this will help Chalky make his speeches at pepmeetings more convincing and enthusiastic. 4. The carmine cupid-bow lips belonging to Olga Clark we bequeath to Yetta Taylor. 5. Walter Klien’s dislike for headgear we leave to Mr. Haight. We be- lieve this will be a good remedy for Mr. Haight’s fast diminishing hair. (i. To the Solid Geometry Class we leave Hobert Hansen’s head, so that Mr. Martin will have a new type of solid to demonstrate to his future aspirants in mathematics. 7. Helen Urbanovit’s vamping ways with the boys we leave to Chuck Knutinke. ' This will undoubtedly cure Chuck’s timidness and make him a sheik among the girls. 8. The superb brain power of Edna Voss we leave to the school with the understanding that it be divided equally between Robert Earner, Smily Meyers, and Maurice Darner. 9. Cecil Austin’s habit of being late to class we leave to Isabel Keiper, who has already shown a weakness in that line. 10. Stuart Frizzell wishes to leave Grace England in the care of Earnest Suttle. Stuart feels that Earnest is quite capable of taking care of little Grace. 11. The petite and quiet manner of Helen Wakefield we do will and be- queath to George Ira Finch, commonly known in school as “Noisy.” 12. Florence Veihl’s reputation as an ideal honor student and her position as Valedictorian we leave to Gladys Marshall. 13. The alibis of George Higgins for not having his lessons, we leave to W. D. Price, so that W. I), can have a new one for every occasion and so that the old one, talking to Marian Thomas, will not wear out. 14. Darrell Henry’s formula for beautiful curly hair we consign to Robert Love, so that he may compete with Everett Brady, Carrots.” 40 “GRANOIS 1925” 15. Maurine Robinson’s giggles we bequeath to Elizabeth Germaty, so that the teachers will not miss Maurine’s ever-readv giggle. 16. The famous red hair owned by Naomi Shirley we leave to Gertrude Thompson, so that Gertrude will be a permanent henna-haired maid. 17. The number 9 football shoes found in the locker of Jimmie King, we leave to Edward Todd, hoping he can use them when football holds sway. 18. The loud, boisterous voices that Dorothy McCalla and Bertha Eawin use in class, we leave to Georgia Erwin, so that she can be heard if not seen. 19. Mae Krohne’s freckles we leave to Beatrice Cummings, so that Bea can “Keep that schoolgirl complexion.” 20. Happy Duncan’s ability to argue with Miss Blackburn we leave to Marvin Thompson, so that she will have her daily debate. It will also be good practice for Marvin. 21. The love-phrases that have been coined by Alice Meyer and Johnny Koz er we leave to Harold Pinkerton and Mildred Slick. 22. The secret formula for staying thin and keeping one’s figure, owned by Dimple Benton and Vera Berger, we leave to Ornia Ritche and Gussie Barton. It might be hidden in Locker 698. 23. William Biel’s recognized talent in writing Themes we donate to Vel- man Hiscot, so that Velman can be Miss Blackburn’s favorite in Themes class. 24. The tomboy ways and athletic figure of Irene DaMotte we cheerfully give to little Mabel Beatty. 25. The soup-stained vest of Isador Pallekoflf we leave to the Cafeteria to remind them of their constant soup customer. 26. I he quiet ways and rosy cheeks of Mildred Schelecte’s we leave to Bernice Cox. 27. Mildred Ward’s meekness we leave to Elenor O’Hara. 28. The happy-go-lucky dispositions of Dorothy Hopkins and Pearl Mor- gan we leave to Coach Levy to divide among his athletic aspirants. 29. Our Henn (Rolin) wishes to leave a dozen eggs to the Senior Class of January, on condition that they keep them at home when the Freshmen have their party. 30. Helen Price’s charming manner we do will and bequeath to Corrine Richardson, so she will be able to win her way into Mr. Haight’s heart. 31. I he shirt and skirt so loved by Lucille Harrigan we consign to the wastebasket, for we feel that no one could wear them as our own Lucille has. 32. The deep bass voice of Andrew Rozoff we leave to Nick Barbieri. 33. Ruth Green’s constant talk of Mt. Carmel we leave to Mr. Haight to couple with his Michigan illustrations. 34. Arthur Habekost’s speed in Track we consign to Marvin Barnes so that he can get to class before the third bell rings. “GRANOIS 1925” 41 35. “Goat” Richard’s fame in Basketball we give to George Egeditch. We hope George will use it in the future as Tally has in the past. 36. The reputation of being the prettiest girl in the class that has been earned by Roberta Earney, we leave Orgel Cox. 37. Clyde England’s graceful mode of walking we will to Wallace Haines, so that Wallace can flit gracefully through his schooldays. 38. The position of Byron Fossieck at Moore’s Drug Store we leave com- pletely in the hands of Harold Jansen, so that he can drive over to Carrie’s at will. 39. Gayle Isabel’s lately acquired “Daddy Long-Legs” we leave to any under classman who is lonesome. 40. The position of Grace Jones as “Tillie the Toiler,” we leave open for another ' s occupancy. Applv at Room 212, Miss Henrietta Hiedeman, or at Office. 41. Gertrude Kruse’s record for being absent we leave to the school. We feel that it could seldom be equalled ; never excelled. 42. The advertising ability of Florence Stubbs to secure ads for the annual we leave to the future advertising manager of the next annual staff. 43. The much-envied lisp of Mary Frances Shutkofke we leave to Miss Hiedeman, so she will not get her tongue twisted when trying to give instruc- tions to future Office Practice students. 44. The business ability of Charles Polley as editor-in-chief of the annual staff we leave to the deans of the next class striving to publish an annual. 45. Helen Stewart’s plucky ways and pleasant manner we bequeath to Medora Waffler. 46. The athletic figure of Victor Mount we leave to Clair Luster, who, we all know, is sadly in need of it. 47. Howard Rapp’s excellent Civics Notebook we leave to Alice DeBow, on condition she keep its origin a secret to Mr. Haight. 48. The theatrical ability of June Homan we will to Ella Riley, so that she may have a prominent part in the class play. 49. Irene Wooster’s reputation as an impersonator we leave to Marion Barney, so that she can be of assistance to Mr. Holst in his next trial. 50. The sweet and lovable disposition of our Kathryn Rientges we leave Imogene Chapman. We hope Imogene will be a favorite in the school when Kathryn leaves. 51. The title of class infant, owned by Gabriel Gantcheff, we leave to Austin Huffstutler, who has already proven himself worthy of this title. 52. Last, but not least, we leave the earnest efforts and excellent works in office as Class President that Lawrence McCauley has put forth, to the Low Seniors, to be used in electing their president of the class. Witness our hand and seal this 20th day of April. HOBART HANSEN, HELEN PRICE. 42 “GRANOIS 1925” Habfcirtnrg iflil Alina fHatrr Florence Veihl. My alma mater — your alma mater — our alma mater. Our hearts are full of praise this evening for that immortal school which has trained us for the past four years that we might he able to go out from her doors and take out- place in life as men and women. We are now seniors — we have attained our goal — reached the happiest moment of our lives — our commencement. Not in reality our commencement, but merely the beginning of a greater and bigger work. Perhaps in the audience there are graduates from Granite High of former years and they, 1 know, are filled with the same devotion for Granite High which we the class of June 1925 are. Pet us as admirers of Granite High rem- inisce and go back to your old school days. Back in the eighteen nineties a group of about thirty-five pupils met in a little church on A street. This little body of people opened a pathway destined to end in one of the greatest high schools in Illinois, namely Granite City Com- munity High. This group worked many years under many difficulties and hard- ships till at last they succeeded in bringing about the building of a high school. It was one fine morning in the t ear 190(i that a very interested body of men were found working on Niedringhaus and I streets. These men we r e working for an aim and in a few months had completed for the ambitious group a high school, the first high school in Granite City. Attendance was small at first and proper organization was hard to secure. But in spite of difficulties the school progressed in spirit as well as in number, and by 1914 the citizens deemed it necessary to build a larger school. ' Phis one was located at Twenty-first and D streets. The new school was very much more attractive to the young folks than the former and the enrollment soon reached the three-hundred mark. The new school gave additional advantages for both boys anti girls. New entertainment brought about closer relationship between citizens and the school, and great heights were attained. But the school happiness must be again interrupted for in 1914 came the World War, the greatest sa ' dness in America for many a year. During the time of the war many young folks were either taken away or put to work to take the place of those that were working for a better cause. But after the war we again found crowded conditions in school. The men and women had returned home and resumed their former duties putting the voung people back in school. Money was also scarce and because of this defiicit it was necessary to run the school in shifts the next year. ' Phis broke up enthusiasm “GRANOIS 1925” 4.‘i and the Granite City “Pep.” In 1921, however, it was again restored for the crowning event of the lives of Granite City High school students occurred. The new Community High School with its new spacious halls, the large rooms, new science department, and new cafeteria, then became a reality, prac- tically all our wishes fulfilled, except the desire for a new gymnasium and a large auditorium. Rut even at that we were not long waiting, for in less than two years, $70,000 was appropriated and the finest auditorium and gymnasium of any Southern Illinois School was built. Then we were indeed proud. We again were all able to compete with other schools. Each year brings added joys to us and we are never wanting for any school necessity. Our school is now a living institution, an institution that we as students and graduates should he proud to call ours. I have a kind of mingled feeling. First, I feel proud when I think how much we have accomplished and how much better we are fitted to take up the tasks that are awaiting us. Next, under the able leadership of our efficient principal and his equally efficient assistants, the teachers, we have been able to secure a broader vision of life and to secure friends and keep them. Then I feel rather sad to think the time has come when we must sever our pleasant relations and fellowship that we have all enjoyed during our four years at our Community High. We, the students, I know ' I can speak for most of them, sometimes thought that we were being mistreated by our teachers because they made us work; but if we will only consider how well they meant and how hard they worked to prepare us for the future, I will say again that we all ought to be really proud of our Alma Mater, its management, and the efficient staff of teachers. We as seniors and graduates thank those, the board, our principal, and our teachers, those who have helped us to reach our goal, and we feel that our happiest days have passed and with deepest regrets we say good-bye. 44 GRANOIS 1925 ' - y y C r US ( T?i«r ijec, U ve re r e. e. (Coulttj Sh� ' ' t + « Flor-ewe Si b C • r«r« - Tr� r� UaMtHc Kltm JV ■ GRANOIS 1925 ” 45 8 alutaUirij ittiiitrrn Ifamnun Iflnntrtt Helen Urbanovit We are living in an age of equal opportunities. Everywhere we turn, the cry of equal rights in all walks of life can he heard. This tendency is quite evident in the fields of business and education. Not only can the wealthy enjoy the profits which an education brings, but also the poor have the opportunity. A dis- crimination no longer exists between the country boy and the city boy; for both have before them the same opportunities; both face the same problems, hard- ships and difficulties. In business everyone may take part. Monopolies are practically wiped out, so that the less influential person can have a chance to develop his business. Among men and women there are equal opportunities in the present day business and politics. A woman how can manage a business and in many instances has proven to be more efficient than some men. Women now have the privilege of suffrage through which they have a voice in the govern- ment. This is very essential, for with such a right women can feel that they have some influence in their government and they can be sure that the govern- ment is not being manipulated by the other sex. 1 his position of woman is a very great contrast to the woman in the past decades. In the first place, women were denied the opportunities of securing an edu- cation. No schools were opened to them and thus without the knowledge of some profession or of business transaction, they were altogether barred from the business world. Because they were denied the privilege of suffrage, women had no voice in the government. Socially they were outcasts. 1 heir place was in the home — a slave to their work. Nevertheless, in the course of the years, after numerous protests on, the part of the women, a few broad-minded men saw the need of an education for the other sex. Schools were opened to them and opportunities of all kinds were laid before them. After their education, their eyes were opened to the realization of their conditions. They saw that they were not being treated fairly and they also believed that with their education they would be able to undertake almost an profession. With this inspired confidence woman soon stood at the side of man before the eyes of the world to see whether she could be his equal or not. Since woman has been permitted to enter the door to knowledge she has bad a great influence in the world today. She has entered into almost all fields of activities, including education, science, entertainment, religion, welfare, and even politics. 46 “GRANOIS 1925” Especially have women been successful in the educational work. One of the most striking characters in the educational field was Mrs. Alice Freeman Palmer, who became president of the first girls’ college. Many women have become authors of books, dealing with education. Yet the largest group of women who have been of great service to the country and have the difficulties of teaching the modern boy and girl so that they may become able and law-abiding citizens is the group of ordinary teachers who are found in almost every part of the world. Due credit should be given these women for the patience and skill with which they teach our future American citizens. Resides Education, Science has attracted many practical women. Today we have a large number of women surgeons and physicians, also. In the dis- covery field we have Madam Curie who discovered radium. Many today have been cured and relieved by the wonders of radium. Other women also are found to have benefited the world by years of research work and physical strain to place before the eyes of the world some such new discovery as radium. Here again due reward is deserved by these women. Looking into other fields of profession we note the ability of women in the theatrical work. We have quite a few women playwrights whose works have l een legal ded as masterpieces of the century. Women also have become great actresses among whom is the well known Sarah Bernhardt who is now gone but wiH always have a place in the hearts of the many audiences which she has marvelled with her wonderful ability as an actress. Maude Adams, Ethel Barry- more, and scores of others can be mentioned. In the field of opera we find Galli-Curci, Schuman-Heink, Gluck, Bori, and so on down the long list. Working for the welfare of the people we may place Evangeline Booth at the head of the list. Her work with the Salvation Army, which will be remem- bered for its great help in the World War has accomplished much in all of its ways. Women missionaries who have been sent out to foreign land bring fame to themselves by their untiring efforts to promote the welfare of the world and Christianize it. Something which is new to women, yet is still being invaded by women, is politics. Although it has only been five years since woman has been given the privilege of suffrage, still she is beginning to help run world affairs. Lady Astor, a member of the House of Commons in the English Parliament, serves as a good example of a woman politician. Mrs. Ferguson and Mrs. Ross, both state governors, are managing affairs which ten years ago would have been out of the question. et it remains to lie seen whether woman will be as successful in politics as she has been in other professions. As we glance over the long list of women who have brought world fame to themselves, we can say that woman has come into her own. Although it has been a slow process, yet it has been steady. And we hope that the future will bring the fulfillment that woman can stand by man and be his equal without a doubt. “GRANOIS 1925” 47 (Claiifi (Bratton Leonard Brandes Fellow Graduates and Friends: Tonight it has been accorded my privilege to deliver, as one of the final events of our school curriculum, the Class Oration. In so doing I would ask you all to picture with me for a moment the scene of a great massive power, a scene suggesting huge strength and dependability, namely Niagara Falls. Think of the waters that build up these falls; recall their origin from a comparatively small source. See them wind their course, becoming ever widening, ever quickening, until finally they arrive at their term- ination in a sheer drop of hundreds of feet. Following their plunge, comes more water to end abruptly in this sheer drop. So has it been with this class, dear friends. We have wended our way through grade school, have entered this high school, and here by pursuance of our studies we have accomplished the completion of our elementary education. Fellow graduates, do you realize that we are on the brink of our later life. ' Do you comprehend that just as those large and mighty falls could produce no power, could run no turbines were it not for their great drop, just so you and 1 can not hope to produce our best work, cannot be of greatest service to the community and nation, without continuing, if possible, our education. Tonight, as we journey forth across this threshold of preparation and open the door to our later life, I recall and you recall, clearly and distinctly many pleasant events that occurred during our school days. We recall our graduation from the first school we attended, we remember the elation of our spirit at the time of this event. Then, too, perhaps, we remember our entrance to this high school, toils of the first years, and finally the glorious culmination of our Senior year. But also in this brief resume of our school life we perhaps revive certain events that have not been so propitious — events in which we have failed to tri- umph ; and yet in these events we have gained an invaluable lesson — that of meet- ing defeat. On these occasions we have experienced for the first time the similar situations that shall occur and greet us in later life; and it is our earnest hope and intention that we shall be better equipped to meet these later situations, shall be more efficient in overcoming these obstacles than we would have been had we not received this high school training. You, Mothers and Fathers, who are present here tonight have anticipated this event from the first school days of your daughter or your son. You no doubt have made many sacrifices, have been forced to strive interminably that your child might be given the opportunity of furthering his education. Tonight vou have come to receive your reward, your compensation for your efforts, and to witness the culmination of your efforts. To you is due, and to you is given, the thanks and appreciation of this June Class of ’25. 48 “GRANOIS 1!)25 Friends, tonight as we leave these familiar halls, as we depart from pleas- ant scenes and enter upon an unknown highway of our life, there presents itself to our minds one clear, distinct thought. It embodies our thanks to those who have helped us complete this phase of our education, and it includes our appre- ciation to those teachers who have unselfishly devoted their time and thoughts for our instruction. Through the agency of this thought we are again encour- aged and admonished to conduct ourselves properly in later life that honor may be reflected not only upon us, but upon this school. Another thought that has often occurred to us, perhaps, is that of our later life. We have all, quite naturally, wondered as to our success and to the course which we shall adopt for future life. Many of us will perhaps be able to pursue our studies further, and to seek a college education. Then, too, there may be some of us who shall be unable because of existing circumstances to continue further. But impressed upon our minds is the fact that we have been greatly benefited through our high school education. Through this education we feel that we shall be able to mount a step higher on life’s step-ladder to success. Friends, you no doubt ask yourself this question: Of what benefit is our high school? But then I believe that after your consideration on this query you shall cease to ask it. You have assembled here tonight to witness the graduation. You have assem- bled here in former years to watch other classes take this same step, and your presence alone indicates that you have answered your question. Surely the view of a graduating class, where young men and women step forth better pre- pared for life’s battles which you have experienced, I say surely, this should be further proof of your high school’s invaluable work. In our farewell tonight we hope to have terminated our career here by leaving an indelible memory of this class impressed upon the minds and in the hearts of the faculty and student body. In later years we shall reflect upon this night and recall with satisfaction the successful finale of our high school days. Friends let me again illustrate and emphasize the value of our high school training. Today our ocean vessels retire to a safe harbor when they are in need of special attention. Here they are sheltered from the storms and from the buf- feting of the waves. Then they are ready to again venture forth upon the deep seas. Let us hope, that during our preparation in this high school where we have been sheltered from the storms of life, we have not received this training in vain. ith this thought predominant in our minds let us step forth letter equipped to conquer life’s battles. Then truly we can safely venture “Out of Life’s Harbor Into Life’s Sea.” GRANOIS 1925 ” 49 50 “GRANOIS 1925 ®laaa JJnnn An C©lJi iflan ' ii Qrrum I journeyed l ;ick to the old home town; My heart had urged me to go; For my spirit yearned for my boyhood days, And the joys I used to know. My slow feet sought a- familiar street, And winded along the way 1 had walked when life was free and sweet On many and many a day. Those footsteps led to a verdant lawn, Sweet in the springtime breeze, And the flowers bloomed and the birds sang on, But I knew nothing of these. My mind slipped back to the old schooldays, And the wonderful hours gone by, In the dear old building beyond the trees As aged, now, as I. I opened the door and stepped inside, The hall was silent and bare. And memory ' in one onrushing tide Completely engulfed me there. My dull ear caught the lightest sound, Of footsteps on the floor, And 1 remembered and cried aloud. Those footsteps came no more. And dear forms lingered upon the stair, And flitted along the halls, While young voices echoed faint and sweet In dear familiar calls. Nineteen hundred and twenty-five! How long the dear time seems. Since as fresh-faced lads and lasses We stood in a world of dreams. GRANOIS 1925 51 Life was a great adventure, Life was merry and gay, And the great white road that stretched beyond Led to enchanted cities and play. But by and by the way grew long, And the ' white rocks hurt our feet, Trouble came and she hushed our song. We drooped in the noonday’s heat. Brooding night slipped softly down, And shadows flickered ahead ; The way grew dark, but we followed on The way that our footsteps led. And by and by some dropped behind While others struggled on, Till the sunbeams danced on the morning dew And heralded a smiling dawn. Then they all stepped lightly along the way With morning had come new hope, For just beyond lay Fortune town, Below the green hill’s slope. I saw all this in a visionary dream, That wa fted lightly by. And an angel stooped and said ’twas true, Doubt it? No, not I. For there in the halls of the old schoolhouse The shadows that flitted past Had told and foretold that all was well With every lad and lass. And I rejoiced and my tears were dried, For voices spoke and I surely knew That all was well with twenty-five. And softly I withdrew. CECIL AUSTIN “GRANOIS 1925 53 tfotnni nf the (Class uf HJanuanj, One cold bleak day in January, in the year of 1922, there came into the New Community High School Building a group of new faces. There were about sixty of us and all were fresh and green. We had at last entered a new field, the High School, which heretofore had seemed so far bey ond our reach. Naturally, being Freshmen, we were not overly active in school affairs. In fact we did little else than stroll from class to class and back again to our homes. We organized, of course, with Raymond Duncan, the boldest of our group, as president. Next year saw us Sophomores and we were no longer the lowly and meek Freshmen. We became more interested in our school. We organized and elected Clifford Strunk as our president. Again we held our parties and had much more fun than at the first ones. The third year of school meant much more to us. We elected officers — Tally Richards, President, and Raymond Duncan as Vice-President. During this year we were quite active in many of the school functions. Some of our boys were very prominent in athletics. Then, too, we played an important role in putting over the 10th Annual Boat Excursion. We also had a very pleasant time entertaining the January Class of 1925, at a party which was held in the Gym of the High School. To climax our four years at school we organized as Seniors. Our officers are: Frances Bohannon, President; Edward Thompson, Vice-President; George Needham, Secretary, and Harry Serfass, Treasurer. We realize that we have at last reached the last lap in our dear old high school days. As Seniors, we have been quite successful in athletics and we also tied with the Juniors in an Interclass Intellectual Meet. As to social activities, we entertained the June Class of ’25, in the form of an outdoor picnic. Since we are Seniors we realize our indebtedness to dear Old Granite High and can promise only partial payment to her by keeping dear to our hearts the everlasting memories of our sweet times within her walls. : i “GRANOIS 1925” ifflnrk (l rial Holst versus Sheppard Judge — Plaintiff — Miss Sheppard Defendant — Mr. Holst Lawyer for Defendant — Mr. Bandylegs. Lawyer for Plaintiff — Mr. Steelheart Clerk Bailiff — Lawrence McCauley Naomi Shirley Raymond Duncan Tally Richards Leonard Brandes William Biel Arthur Habekost Witnesses for Plaintiff Miss Morgan Mr. Baumberger Miss Gibson Mrs. Schmit Helen Stewart George Higgins Florence Stubbs Maurine Robinson Witnesses for Defendant Mr. Levy Andy Rozoff Adelaide Johnson - - - — —Irene Worster Mrs. Painter - June Homan Mr. Udre — — John Kozer uljr arial Oyez! Oyez! It was thus that the court crier opened the court for the sen- sational trial on March 4, 1925. The court room was in suspense, as the case was a most unusual one. Mr. Holst, a teacher in the Granite City Community High School, was accused of stealing a potato chip from Miss Sheppard, also a teacher in said school. Witnesses proved beyond a doubt, during the course of the trial that Mr. Holst was guilty of the terrible crime. He was traced to the boiler room by grains of salt which unconsciously fell from the potato chip as the culprit made his way through the locker room. He was discovered by Mr. Baumberger emerging from the furnace room with the last bite of potato chip making its way into his stomach. Witnesses also proved that due to this Miss Sheppard had suffered from under-nourishment, and had to be taken to the City Hospital in Mr. Baumberger’ s faithful coffee-grinder. In an impassioned appeal to the jury, Lawyer Steelheart showed what a terrible crime had been committed and convinced the jury of the guilt of the accused. The jury deliberated but a moment, and returned with a verdict of guilty. The judge then gave the sentence that Mr. Holst should hang by the neck on February 30, 1925. BUMBOES v x. MB ' “GRANOIS 1925” V U is 1 ?a re. home. y 3 , ‘ r J.W A ' o The School a -t h ItTes Wh tt. b«y«. aUi n u eve 4 rtf A hem L ' AA v “H A i j K ■ y h i s ho raei “GRANOIS 102. . r 6 “GRANOIS 1925” Artinitira nf 3lmtr (Tlnaa nf When we first entered high school as trembling Freshmen, we thought that the only thing one came to high school for was knowledge. How soon we were to be disillusioned ! We called a meeting and elected our officers, but, of course, we had no time for parties and outings, for we were in pursuit of knowledge and could not afford to lose the time. At the end of our first semester, however, we were not quite so anxious to make all A’s and B’s. We had decreased in num- ber anti size, but had gained in honors and sports. As Sophomores, we learned that school offers fun as well as knowledge, and we took advantage of the opportunities given us. We had an outing in the form of a weiner roast at Alton. On the way down, Miss Sheppard played us several pieces of the uke and some of our famous singers rendered a few vocal solos, to our enjoyment, and to the great disgust of the driver. We learned the true meaning of that little word fun. The success of that outing will never be a question in the minds of the present Juniors. When September came once more, we entered school with light hearts and heads held high. We were upper classmen now! It wasn’t long before our class was organized. The officers were elected and for the honorable office of Presi- dent we elected Floyd Mitchell, for Vice-President, Georgia Erwin, and as Secre- tary and Treasurer, Fred Schuman. We have kept these officers through all our lunior year and we know that we could never have chosen any better. We were determined that we would have our share of fun, so decided to give a weiner roast. One member of our class told us that we could hold it at her home; so, one bright day, after school of course, we journeyed out to Segar’s. Our deans were detained at the last minute and could not accompany us, so they sent us a member of the faculty that would be stern and make us behave — Mr. Holtz. But we will admit that, after we reached our destination, he was as carefree as any student. After the sun had gone down and the mosquitoes had their fill, we all piled in the machines and went home. ’Twas the end of a perfect day. We have studied hard and finally have reached the distinction of being Top luniors — maybe our teachers do not think we studied hard, and we hate to dispute their word, but, anyway, we became Top Juniors. We decided to cheer up our class by giving a Kid Party. We had all grown old and feeble and needed something to renew our youth. Of course, the night we had our party, the weather was terrible. First it decided to rain; then it snowed, and finally wound up by sleeting and turning everything into ice. But that did not dampen our enthusiasm. We held a track meet and had a 50-yard dash and relay races. Mr. Haight showed us his wonder- ful lung capacity by blowing up some balloons. We ended the evening by eat- ing ice cream and cake and lollipops. What are kids without all-dav suckers? It is now our turn to give the haughty Seniors a boat excursion. We have been told that it will not be proper to have dancing when there has been so much cross-word puzzles going on. But we have come to the conclusion that to save our lives and the lives of our worthy deans who are going, that we must have dancing and follow in the footsteps of our ancestors. We always like to be original, but in this case we feel that we are excused. Taking all in all, our school career so far has been a huge success. We are sure that when we become Seniors our school career will close with as high grades and as much fun as we have had in past years. And we know that even when we leave our dear old Granite High we shall always remember her with gratitude and love. ISABEL TROYER, SADIE TRATTLER. lat How — H. Wafley, W. Meyer, G. Hershbach, M. Mound, G. Palakoff, A. Abraham, K. Appel. B. Cox. G. Abbot, V. Allison, H. Kelly, H. Haaek, L. Metealf. 2nd Row — L. Barnes. E. Miner, E. Schooley, I. Chapman, O. Halter. L. Stubbs, H. Danfo rth, A. Sheppard, E. Spier. 3rd Row — J. Yankeloff. A. Williams. O. Short. G. Egeditch, A. Opden, C. Falter, L. Fox. ■ 58 “CRANOIS 1925 ” 3lamtanj (Elafifi of 1 $27 “GRANOIS 1925” 59 liatnrij of (Class of January 1327 We, the Juniors of ’25, entered our newly constructed high school in Janu- ary, ’23. There were 63 in number and we crowded every classroom we entered. After getting settled in our Freshman year we added our names to the Sophomore list and hence began to climb. Our bottom Sophomore year was filled with pleasures of various sorts, but on the whole, was uneventful. The following were elected to the positions of class officers: Mary E. Schooley, President; an able assistant, Raymond Kelly, and a most worthy Secretary and Treasurer, Marvin Raines. Next in line came our Top Sophomore year, more eventful and more enjoy- able than the previous year. The year was especially eventful in athletic lines. Most of Granite High s basketball team was furnished by the Sophomores. The schoolboys became rather envious to know which class was supreme in basketball, and therefore a class tournament was held, of course, ending with our Sophomore team winning, even defeating the Juniors and Seniors. The girls were also real sports and entered the hockey tournament. The finals were held at H o’clock, Thanksgiving morning, preceding a Granite-Trov football game. Many turned out to see our game, which was very exciting anil ended with the Sophomore girls victorious. Xmas was nearing and in order not to disappoint the bright Freshmen in our group, we met one snowy evening out in the Gym. About 9:30 the crowd arrived and after amusing ourselves with the apparatus in the Gym we proceeded to the Cafeteria where all enjoyed a delicious luncheon. The Junior work was resumed the next semester and in a class meeting our Deans, Miss Diehle, Miss Rode, and Mr. Humphreys, stressed the point that capable and efficient members should l e elected as Junior officers. The follow- ing were elected : President — Alary Elizabeth Schooley Vice-President _ Harold Pinkerton Secretary - - Imogene Chapman Treasurer- — George Egiditch The important Seniors still hold the firm belief that an Annual Boat Excur- sion is absolutely necessary, so we are working diligently to please our .Senior f riends. As we are nearing the first half of our pleasant Junior year, we hope to finish next January, an even more eventful and pleasant year and bring some honor to our dear old Granite High. Mary Elizabeth Schooley GO GRANOIS 1925 ” v ' Mv, Ur bc3 -n _ Andy l J ando Ko m.eo - r J oli ' e.f Shtnr (Elaaa of lU r “GKANOIS 1925 ” J I 1st How — G. Chap pee, V. McClellan. C. Richardson. M. Beatty. 1 Cooley. Y. Hurry. O. Karrer, I . Arnold. F. Colyar, K. Kenny, S. Peter- Hon, O. Riley, K. Uachteler. 2nd Row — H Skeen. R. Dobbs. F. Judd. E Geriraty. M. Sartor. G. England. M. Graff. K. Snvder. B. Cummings, ( Reinhardt. R. Trattler. F. McCauley. P. Henson. 3rd Row— E. Beelc . W. 1). Price. 11. Krone, L. Holst. M. Thompson. G. Finch, E. Curt right, S. Boshkoff. P. Meyer. C. Alfrey, H. Niepert. S. Evangeloff. H. Miller. Win. Skinner. 02 “GRANOIS 1925” Miatarg of 3Jiutr (Elaas of 1 $27 The Sophomore Class of June, ’27, came back in the first semester of this school year with even more pep and vigor than before. We resolved to make it a Sophomore year and so far we have succeeded. Our boys won the inter-class basketball tournament; the girls the hockey and basketball tournaments. During the first two weeks our class was reorganized and officers elected. Paul Meyer was elected President; Charles Alfrey, as Vice-President; Esther Bachteler; Secretary, and Beatrice Cummings, Treasurer. We began our social activities with a wiener roast held in the latter part of October. Fun and frolic certainly reigned on this event. We all rode out to the waterworks in trucks, automobiles, anything in fact, that would run. Arriv- ing at the grounds, we first took a general inspection trip and finding that every- thing was to our liking, then started a baseball game. Of course, the girls made all the star hits. When the baseball fans could think of anything other than their beloved game, the boys gathered wood and soon we had a regular old- fashioned bonfire blazing away. Then we opened those huge packages that had so aroused our curiosity earlier in the day. We weren’t disappointed in our anticipations, either. Mr. Martin must have been either too eager or liked to see poor, fat little wieners sizzling in the fire, for he managed to drop just about every other one into it. Our enormous supply soon vanished, however, with the result that some of us could scarcely walk. Soon Miss Uzzell thought it time all good children were in bed, so with best of memories of that picnic, we started homeward. In December the top and low Sophomores gave a Christmas party. Outside, the night was cold and Jack brost had painted windows and hung icicles over the city in honor of our party, while in the school, the cafeteria was gaily deco- rated in red and green. After tiring of our games, we were called to see what the refreshment committee had in store for us. Somehow, they seemed to know just what we like best and we started showing them our appreciation of it. Great was the hilarity (of the others) when some of us started washing dishes. At a late hour we abandoned our party and went home for bed and happy dreams of Santa Claus and another Christmas party. Beatrice Cummings dlattuaru (Class nf 10211 “GRANOIS 1925” G.5 E-KO 1st How — B. Beasley, O. Thompson. I. Jones, M. Carriss, M. Barney. S. Austin, M. Urbanovlt. M. Johnson. 2nd How — C. Hucklebridge, Hassel, E. Barney, H. Dawson. H. Saegesser, P. Dexheimer, H. Lee, H. Tiefenbach. L. Radi Kan. 3rd Row’- K. Jamieson, T. Overbeck, Gordon. D. Medder. Win. Marshall. H. Lachner, G. Coudy. K. Miller, C. Christy. 4th How — K. Hershbach, B. Riekert, H. Murphy, E. Jerden, Goebel, L. Cherry, S. Volar ie, J. Sehutkofke. 64 “GRANOIS 1925” ■Hiatorn nf 3lmutartt (EIuhh uf ’2H It was a cold morning, January 28, 19 4, when our class humbly entered the doors of Community High School as Freshmen. We went prepared for the taunts of the upper classmen, and duly received them. However, it wasn’t long until we were well stationed in our classes and our high school career was started. We had our class meeting and chose Frank Griffith as President, Helen Saegesser as Secretary and Clarence [hopes as Treasurer. Our deans were Miss Taylor and Mr. Levy. This semester passed with little doing. In September we returned to school aware of the fact that we were Fresh- men no longer. How we did scorn the low Freshmen class. We had stepped a notch higher and loathed the idea of being classed with the bottom freshmen. We were proud of our station and when we had our class meeting we elected as President, Harry Marshal, and as Treasurer, W. D. Price. Our deans were Miss Jansson, Mr. Levy and Mr. DeGraff. We desired to have a party of some kind and finally agreed to have a Hallowe’en Party. Since it was the first one given by the class we were all eager for the time to come. At last the night arrived and we went home from school in happy spirits to get ready for the party. When we arrived that evening in the Cafeteria, where it was to be held, a delightful sight met our eyes. The room was decorated in black and yellow in keeping with the holiday. Several were already assembled there and all seemed to be having a perfectly good time. All were dressed up in odd costumes. Clowns, Dutch girls and boys, Negroes, China- men, villains, Spanish girls and many other different kinds of people were repre- sented by our classmates. It was hard to tell which was which, and we spent con- siderable time trying to place one another. As soon as the prize was awarded to the best dressed one there, we took off our masks and let ourselves be known. After our masks were discarded we had a better time and many interesting games were p ' ayed. When we had finally grown tired of playing, there was a delicious lunch served to us in regular cafeteria style. After eating our lunch we departed ; everyone declaring that he had had a delightful time and expressing wishes for another party soon. Our Sophomore year finally came and we abandoned our old title as Fresh- men and took on a new and more respectful one. Thelma Hassell was chosen as president, Harold Jansen as treasurer, and Robert Jamieson as secretary. Our deans are the same as our Top Freshmen year. As to the future, all looks bright and rosy. So we look forward to the day, which is not far removed, when the class of 1928 shall occupy an enviable posi- tion in the minds of the rest of the students, the faculty and, yes, even the com- munity. THELMA HASSELL. Hcfit JO BBC)® JUttf “GRANOIS 1925” GG Huitnrtt nf iliutr (Elasa of 1U25 Beginning high school was a great sensation for us, for having heard all about what the upper classmen were going to do to us, we were half scared to death and still were so proud of the fact we were Freshmen in high school, that you can imagine how we felt. It didn’t take long, however, for all this trembling feeling to leave us, because we found that the upper classmen were just teasing us and knew that they could almost scare us to death bv only looking at us. Soon after school began we had a meeting in which the class was organized and officers were elected. These were as follows : President, Zehra Smith ; Vice- President, Lillie Carey; Secretary, James Davis; Treasurer, George Staneck. At the next meeting, which was along in the first of October, we decided that we wanted a Hallowe’en Party, so committees were appointed for the prepar- ation of the party. The party was given on October SO, 1924. Almost all the Freshmen class were there and two of the deans — Mrs. Connors and Mr. Rilling. All of those present enjoyed themselves immensely, for there was plenty of excite- ment, and refreshments were served later in the evening. Some of the .upper classmen got in, but were soon discovered and were asked to leave, which they did, with but little argument. Others, too, tried to get in, but were unsuccessful. Not long after this we all departed, agreeing that we had spent the most enjoyable evening we had had for a long time. At the beginning of this new semester we elected new officers, which were as follows: President, Gladys Marshall; Vice-President, Robert Stewart; Secre- tary and Treasurer, Harry Newel. We have had no other meetings since this one. Therefore there have been no activities this semester. FRANCES MacLEOD. CiRANOIS 1025” G7 68 “GRANOIS 1985” y. ' b«« c Who 56id — ' om ety. hdveviis r. “GRANOIS 1925” 69 Ulnitii Athlrtirs Samuel H. I.cvy Mr. Levy came to Granite in 1! 24 and is already an indispensable part of the school. He is a graduate of Illinois University and held the highest honors each year. He has that happy quality wherein efficiency as a coach is combined with a strong personality and the character of a gentleman. He is a lover of true sportsmanship and clean athletics and has done much to raise the standard of Granite men. 1st Row — E. Grove, J. Pastor, Win, Davis, G. Finch, O. Henry, S. Frizell, W. Israel, L. McCauley, H., Jansen. U. Duncan. R. Kelly, Williams. H, Lachner, A. Glodt. 2nd Row — G, Glodt, E. Thompson, I . Myers. O. Meng, S. Levy, J. King, C. Luster, W. Mens, L. Braudes. Overi� eck, J. Yankeioff. 3FmithaU £ quaft 1924 The call for football practice was made early in the season and about forty recruits reported for practice. Coach Levy had enough men for three teams and the prospects were very favorable. Practically tbe same line, that we had the pre- vious year, reported, and in the backfield were King and Luster, who were a valuable asset to the team. The annual contest with Western Military was just a few weeks off and Coach Levy was working his men strenuously. Always before Western had beaten our team by large scores and it was our aim to, at least, score on them if possible. To at least keep the score close was the wish of every student in Granite High School. Granite, 14 — Western M. Academy, 21 The squad went up to Western with their spirits very high, not only because it was the first game, but also because they had the grim determination to light until the last whistle had blown. Western put her second team at first. We hammered and battered their line so fiercely that it wasnt’ any time till we had scored. Then they put in their first team and we held them pretty even, but due to the stellar playing of their half back, they gained a touchdown. The day was very hot and when the dust had cleared away, the grim battle stood in favor of our opponents, but it was a fight until the end. Granite, 18- Cathedral, 2 In the first home game of the season Granite strutted their stuff. They broke through the line on off tackle plays and Luster making his sweeping end runs just couldn’t be stopped by Cathedral. It was but a short time until Luster carried the ball over and we took the lead. King, the quarter back, kept a cool (hard) head and by mixing up the plays confused the opposing backfield. The Meng brothers broke through for repeated gains. Luster was the star of the game, making two touchdowns. Cathedral lads were much lighter than our team and put up a plucky fight, finally making two points. Granite easily outclassed their opponents as was shown by the score. Granite, 22 — Christian Brothers College, 0 This was another home game and Granite again showed what they were made of. The game started with Christian Brothers looking very good because of their immense size, but alas! size was not in it, quality won. With the ever mixing up of our signals, the opposing back held was completely baffled. Luster and King were the outstanding stars, and although Christian fought hard, they were easily defeated even after we substituted our second team. Granite, 7 — Alton, 14 This was the most important game that Granite wanted to win, but somehow Dame Luck failed us and we received the losing end of the score. Granite started off with a rally, with every fellow pushing so hard that the Alton line crumpled and gave away. When we were in scoring territory McCaulay, our crack center, made a break and passed the ball over the full back’s head and it again went to midfield. Alton held us and after some shifty plays, made a touchdown. The score was now tied and we were almost exhausted. Due to the substitution of fresh men Alton won the battle. It was a fighting chance for both teams and Alton won it through sheer luck. Granite, f - Shurtleff, 0 Shurtleff looked as if they were descended from the giants because they looked as if they would make two of us. But Granite went into the game with the determination to win no matter what it cost them. Each team was evenly matched and the ball sea-sawed back and forth without either making a score. Every time they would make an end run, our trusty ends would nail them in their tracks. With but a few minutes to play Shurtleff punted and this was blocked by a Granite guard. Krizzel, the Granite tackle, picked the ball up and scampered 35 yards for a touchdown. He was the hero of the game and by his play Granite won the game. Granite, 13 — White Hall, 18 This was one of Granite’s off days and although she excelled her opponents in every way, they won the victory. The game was hardly begun when Granite scored and things looked disagreeable for White Hall. But they intercepted a pass and ran sixty-five yards for a touchdown. In the second half, Luster, Granite’s plunging full back, made a neat drop kick from the thirty-five yard line, which counted three points. Due to White Hall’s brilliant aerial attack they succeeded in winning. Granite, 6 — Collinsville, 2(i This indeed was our bitterest defeat, but without our full back, we were lost. Needless to say, we at least scored, due to the skillful forward passing of our quarter back. Although we were outclassed, we put up a game fight until the end. Granite, 0 — Edwardsville, ? The elements took hand in cutting short the hard-fought battle at the Huh City in the final quarter when the score stood in favor of Edwardsville. It was a real game, both outfits being in fine shape for the annual game. Although Granite was minus the regular quarter hack, King, and the full back. Luster, she made a grim fight until the last. By the fine line plunging of the opposing half backs, they made a touchdown in the first half. The Granite line held its own against the heavy forward wall of the Edwardsville crew. After a few exchanges of punts, Kelly made a brilliant end run for sixty yards and a touchdown. The score did not count, however, for the referee ruled a foul on Pinkerton, Granite’s right end. The game was finally called off because of rain and darkness. It was a fine game while it lasted and even though Edwardsville was in the lead when play ended, it can hardly be said that either team won or lost. Granite, 3 — Kirkwood, 10 After leading Kirkwood High, 3-0, for two quarters. Granite lost a hard scrap to the St. Louis County outfit by a score of 10-3. Kirkwood was by far the strongest team that has come to the local campus this season. The spectators saw the game played on a new gridiron which was temporarily arranged Satur- day morning because the regular field was a sea of mud and water. The first period was hard fought with Granite holding the edge. Kirkwood punted to Pinkerton, who returned the ball eight yards. A successful criss-cross, Oscar Meng carrying the ball, brought Granite into scoring territory. King, the quarter back, drop-kicked goal just as the quarter ended. The final period was fought desperately, with Kirkwood getting a droplock and a touchdown. It was a good game from beginning to end, for a slight error on Kirkwood would have cost them the game. Granite, 12 — Belleville, IS This was our last conference game of the year and we vowed to win it, but luck did not see it that way. The game opened with Granite criss-crossing, and going through Belleville. It wasn’t long until we had a touchdown but we failed to make the extra point. Belleville after this was up, and after some stellar run- ning by one of her half backs, soon had a touchdown. At the end of the half the score was a tie. The next half Granite didn’t do so well and Belleville made another touchdown. As defeat stared us in the face, Frizzel, our demon tackle, picked up the ball from a fumble and made a brilliant run of sixty-five yards. Belleville won the game. Granite, 2t — Troy, 0 Granite ended the 1924 gridiron season with a handy victory over the Troy outfit on the local field. It was Granite’s game all the way, the visitors never getting within twenty yards of the Cardinal and Black goal line. Troy kicked off and Oscar Meng carried the ball back to the thirty-yard line. Then began the stellar and forceful attack which brought Granite in scoring territory with first downs. I o 1 roy it was a maze of end runs, line bucks, and criss-crosses which could not l e stopped. I lie first tally came late when “Oilev” Meng was allowed the opportunity to score for the first time this season. The shifty half back, although a consistent ground gainer, never had the luck to gain earlier in die season. Because of a low punt, Troy recovered the ball behind her own goal line and this was a safety for Granite. In the second half, Quarter Back King led his team into the scoring zone on end runs and passes, finally slipping it to Luster, who ripped through the line for a touchdown. Also the brilliant aerial attack gave Granite another touchdown. 1 he Trojans put up a grim fight but they were completely outclassed. Urttrr fflnx Duncan, Captain, Tackle When you think of Duncan, you are thinking of one of the best field gen- erals that Granite has ever produced. He was always fighting with that never- say-die spirit. Kelly, Right End Wolf was always there and nailed the men in their tracks. He is one of those pass snaggers who can’t be excelled. He tackles hard and keeps up a fight until the end. He will be with us three more years, and then look out. McCauley, Center Fighting Mac was always the peppiest lighter we had. He was a sure tackier and kept everyone away from center. Jansen, Right Guard Swede Jansen was a formidable foe. If anyone pushed him out of the way he had a handful. He could make a hole big enough for a wagon. ' This is his first year anti with three more years, wow ! Israel, Left Guard Cow was also a monster to stop. When he got up and going the foes usuallv slumped back unless they fought hard. N T o one came through center without running into Cow ; and then he stopped. Frizzell, Right Tackle frizzy was a demon tackle. He broke through more than once, recovered a hall and ran for a touchdown. He was always fighting. Henry, Right Tackle Hard was by no means small. He was very steady and always fighting. He broke up many plays and was always there to make big holes. He co-operated with his side of the line in keeping out his foes. “GRANOIS 1925” 75 Harnass, Right End Nate was a dead tackier and was always there to snag a pass. He fought hard and broke up innumerable plays. Nate will he with us next season when he will again don the uniform. Finch, Guard Noisy is a fighter from the word go anti tills his position well. He has lots of pep and broke through the opposing line to upset many a play. He will also be with us for two more seasons. Meyer, Tackle Smiley was always a man to be depended on and broke up many plays. This was his first year and he showed up exceedingly well. Brandes, End Bad was a sure tackier and broke up many plays with opposing backfield. He also had the ability to snag passes and was very speedy. King, Quarter Back Jims was an ideal type of football player. Although he was a pigmy in size, he brought down men more than twice his size. He always kept a cool head and led his team to victory out of many a slump. Luster, Fullback Piute hit the line like a cannon hall and was a good defensive man. He was our most consistent ground gainer and was a good open field runner. If the opposing team didn’t give away it was no fault of Piute. Thompson, Fullback When Luster was absent we could always depend on Thompson. This was his first year and he did exceedingly well. W. Meng, Half, Capt. -Elect This was Musty’s first year but he was one of the biggest mainstays of the team. He was speedy and a consistent ground gainer. O. Meng, Half This is a brother of Wilmer’s and certainly holds up the honor of the family. When you see him flying around end you could almost believe it was Mercury himself. He was a criss-cross fiend and certainly will be needed next year. Pinkerton, Half When one of the Mengs was injured we could fall back on Pinky. He was a shifty half and had plenty of speed with it. He hit the line hard. Holst, Guard When it came to blocking punts, Red was there, and usually stopped the ball. He broke up many plays and was always fighting mad. This was Red’s first year. Goldt, Guard This was also another red-head and filled the position well. He made holes and broke up many plays of the opposing backfield. When Swede was absent his place was well filled with Red. ummart} Granite High distinguished itself in several ways this season. The local team scored in very game but the one at Edwardsville, which was called in the fourth quarter due to rain, and was not beaten by more than one touchdown except in the Collinsville game. Granite has scored 110 points to her opponents 90, out- scoring her opponents by 20 points. This shows that the Cardinal and Black outfit won by big scores and lost by a small margin, indicating that Granite fights hard in victory or defeat. Though by graduation w-e will lost some of our ablest letter men, the prospects for the coming year are very bright. Ilankrt Ball FIRST TKAM 1st Row. Egeditch, McCauley. Duncan. Myers, Habekost 2nd Row. Coch Levy, O. Meng, lioshkoff, Alfrey, Kelly, W. Mcng SECOND TEAM 1st Row. Short, Davis, Davis. 2nd Row. Overbeck, Evangeloff, Levy, Schumann, Skinner 78 “GRANOIS 1925 tBaskrt Sail Many recruits reported early for basketball, and everyone looked forward to a successful season with great anticipation. Although we only had two letter men left, the new material looked very favorable. Happy Duncan, the captain, and Andy Rozoff were the veterans. Coach Levy trained his men hard as the first few frays thus showed. The first battle was with Woodriver, and we lost by a narrow margin, but the boys were certainly pepped up, because this was Woodriver’s ninth game. In the games which followed it seemed that many times old Dame Fortune failed us, because we lost several of the games by a mere margin of two points. The boys, however, knew how to take a defeat, but soon they knew how to take a victory. They played Jerseyville and beat them by a good score. This game certainly put a lot of ginger and pep into the boys. It also made the school feel proud of their team. They went to the tournament with renewed spirit and had the word “win” thoroughly impressed upon their minds. They played hard, never ceasing, and when the last whistle had blown, the score stood in favor of our opponents. Although the opposing team won the game, we won a moral victory in that w : e played clean basketball and was one of the scrappiest teams that ever played on that floor. I his season has been a great success because the boys not only learned how to win, but also how to lose. Next year we have practically the same team left and with this lookout Granite will again attain her old laurels. fflrmhrrH of arantu First Second George Egeditch Lawrene McCauley Raymond Duncan Paul Meyers Arthur Habekost O. Meng Samuel Boskoff Oliver Short Orville Davis William Davis Overbeck Evangeloff Fred Schumann William Skinner C. Alfrev Raymond Kelley Wilmer Meng “GRANOIS 1925” 79 1st Row— Mens. Finch. Kelly. HulK-kost. Marshall. 2nd Row— Overbeck. Price, McCauley. Policy. Henn, Davis. Kozer. Skeen. 3rd Row — Gordon. Knglenmn, 1 evy (Coach). Thompson. Frizzell. Track season opened with a bang. Great enthusiasm was aroused by an inter-class meet, as was proved by the number of men who turned out. The inter-class meet was a great success and gave the coach an opportunity to pick the team for future meets. Great interest was shown by each class because each wished to have its class numeral pl aced on the Ortgier cup. The Seniors of ’25 easily won the meet and therefore the ’25 numeral on the cup. Six meets are scheduled for this year and we are looking forward with determination to win the Conference Cup presented by the Granite City Commercial Club in 192:5. 80 “GRANOIS mr,” iHaar Stall H125 I ' he outlook for baseball seemed very black at the beginning of the season due to lack of funds. I he students, however, showed their desire for a team by taking up subscriptions to support this sport. When enough money had been subscribed, practice began with a fine turnout of recruits. Many letter men from last year are filling their same positions this season. Although a great deal of new material is on hand to be used in filling in the vacant positions, a winning team has been promised ; and there is more enthusiasm among the students for baseball than ever before. 81 “GRANOIS 1925” MAURINE GILPIN With the coming of Miss Maurine Gilpin from Jacksonville Woman’s Col- lege, came an opportunity for the girls of Gran lie City Community High School, for a complete course of girls’ athletics had heretofore keen neglected. Although this was her first year at teaching a class, she ha- conducted the course very efficiently and has succeeded in arousing the general interest and enthusiasm of the school. Under her direction we have gained admittance to the Girls’ Athletic Association of the State of Illinois, and have taken part in scholastic games of basketball, baseball, hockey, volley ball, and track. On the evening of April 8th a demonstration was given for the benefit of all those who wished to come. “GRANOIS 1925” 82 linrkiut ’nphnmnrrH 1st Row. Cunmmings, Hurry, Karrer, Riley, Trattler, Chappee, McCauley. 2nd Row. O ' Hara, Daly, Barnes, Sartor, Schooley, Stubbs, Chapman. 3rd Row. Kenney, Michel, Danforth, Richardson, Bachteky. Jfrrshmnt 1st Row. Merz, Marshall, Barney, Brown, Meyer, Stuart, Cooper. 2nd Row. Pickett, Galloway, Woods, Fix, Dawson, Boyer, Freeman. “GRANOIS 1925” 83 iinrlu ' if Girls’ athletics this year opened with a bang! For the first time in the history of our high school the girls have been brought to the immediate front and set on an equal footing with the Ijoys. There were regular practice and interclass games. Miss M. Gilpin, our coach, was entered on the faculty roll at the beginning of our s emester in September. Very soon we began to talk about hockey, for this was our second year of playing this game. With a great outburst of enthusiasm the practice was started for the great climax — the annual tournament. ' I ' wo combating teams were chosen from each gym hour class and given a name. These teams frequently challenged each other to an after-school game. In this way the practice and class interest was kept up. In early November a meeting was called for the purpose of selecting the players of the four class teams that were to play in the tournament. This being done, the class colors were chosen and the real practice began. Finally the great day arrived. All our pep was keyed up to a breaking point. The four captains drew their fate from a hat. The schedule follows: Tuesday, November 27 — Sophomores against Juniors. Wednesday, November 28 — Seniors against Freshmen. Monday, December 3 — Winners of each of these games. As there was excellent material in each team, the games were not easily won by any team. In spite of the cold there was a small turn out for the first game. Each team was confident of its ability to beat its opponent and could see itself, in imagination, the champion. It was an exciting game. The goals were made see-saw fashion, and it ended a tie. The next day was the battle of sticks for the Freshies and Seniors. The Senior girls on the team wore their colors all day — one black stocking and one white one. “It pays to advertise,” for there was a small crowd of spectators, chiefly football boys, who rooted for the Freshies. An excellent game was waged, but the Seniors came out on top with a score of three to one. The Junior Soph- omore tie was played off Thanksgiving morning, the Sophs, winning by two to one. Monday the weather would not permit a game so it was played Tuesday, December 4. This decisive game was a battle royal. We must give the Sophs, credit for being hard hitters, for several Seniors carried wrapped-up hands and limped on one foot the next day. After so long a time the Sophs, made another goal and so the score stood when the whistle blew, two to one — in favor of the Sophs, who now hold the championship as hockey players of the year of ’24. Thus ended the second year of hockey and the interest showed thru-out the year foreshadows a brilliant season for 1925. (£lanH (Captains Freshmen Mildred Brown Sophomore Opal Riley Junior. Irene Damotte Senior I.ela Lloyd 84 “GRANOIS 1925” Hurkru 1U24 tprmnra 1st Row. Slubbs, Homan, Shirley, Caldwell, Harrigan, Isbell, Werihs. 2nd Row. Brockman, Voss, Green, Worster, Morgan, Lawin. •UunUira 1st Row. Strunk, Gehlert, Erwin, DaMotte, Earney, Hawk, Riley. 2nd Row. Meehan, Needham, West, Ryckman, Segar, Richie, Orr. tBaskrt lull Anphnmnrpfl 1st Row. Trattler, Hurry, Cummings, Chappee, McCauley, Karrer, Riley. 2nd Row. Kenny, Sartor, (Johnson. Jfrruhmrn 1st Row. Vartarian, Fox, Kirkpatrick, Daniel, Merz. Marshall, Lovel. 2nd Row. Perigo, Meyer, Pickett, Barton, Fravenfelder, Freeman. 86 “GRANOIS 1925” Haskrt Hall For many years girls have been playing basketball, but the most interest in the game has been shown since the beginning of the fall term. On appointed evenings after school the classes would compete in a practice game. There was fine material in each team, and everyone looked forward to the coming tourna- ment with great anticipation of excitement, for there had never before been a real tournament. After many days of hard practice work the schedule was made out and the fatal day arrived at last. There were too many participants to choose only one team for each class, so it was finally agreed upon that the Freshmen should have three teams and each of the other classes should have two. The schedule was as follows : 1 . Freshmen 1-2 Junior 1-2 Senior 1-6 2. Junior 11-26 Freshmen 11-11 3. Senior 11-5 Freshman 111-2 4. Sophomore 1-23 Freshmen 1-2 5. Sophomores 11-9 Sophomores 1-9 6 . Sophomores 11-10 Freshmen 11-19 7. Junior 11-5 8 . Sophomores 8 Freshmen 6 All the games but the final one were played after school before several spec- tators. However, the final game between the Freshmen and the Sophomores was played before the school. Both teams were fairly well matched and they each played a close and hard game. A. Kirkpatrick made one field goal and one foul shot; E. Fix made two foul shots, and M. Daniel one, finishing the Freshman score at six points. F. McCauley made one field goal, V. Hurry, two foul shots and two field goals, making the Sophomore score at eight points. Thus the Sophomores won the basketball tournament and were duly proclaimed champions of ’25. 3Jumnrs 1st Row. Miner, J. Riley, E. Riley, Chapman, Gehlert, West. 2nd Row. Michel, Stubbs, Allison, Daly. Saakrt Hall 1U24-1U25 rninra 1st Row. Shirley, Robinson, Damotte, Harridan, Caldwell, Werths, Veihl. 2nd Row. Earney, Isbell, Homan, Green, Lawin. 88 “GRANOIS 1925 ” o A e r __)• «c OftCA MIZk T CA 5 89 “GRANOIS 1 925” OSnntluiutir DHuitimjt £ nrifttj 1st Row. 1 hompson. Schoolcy 2nd Row. Falter, Pinkerton, Barnes, Gracy The need of a debating society in Granite High resulted in the organization of a society March 1 , 1925. The main purpose of the society is to increase the interest in public speaking and debating in this school. The name of the society. Gnothautic, is a Greek word, meaning “Know thyself.” The charter members are : Thomas Clarence Falter, Mary Elizabeth Schoolev, Marvin Thompson, Harold Pinkerton and Marvin Rarnes. The membership is limited to twelve and the following new members were selected from the tryouts: Hugh Schoolev, Imogene Chapman, Pauline Orr, Earl Magnis, Louis Berry and Elmer Owens. Mary Elizabeth Schoolev and Marvin Thompson were selected from the society to represent the school in the first outside debate which was with Ferguson, Missouri. By next year the society hopes to be able to join the Illinois Debating League. 90 “GRANOIS 1925” ahr W - ) (Hub � 1st Row. Gobble, BrandeB, Henry, Frohardt, W. Frohardt, lliscutt. 2nd Row. Biehl, England, Barnes, Alfrey, F ' ossiek, Christy. ■VI 91 “CiRANOIS 1925” ahr (Huh The school year of 1924-25 was harely in sway when the Hi-Y Club was organized for the ensuing year. A number of boys of the past Hi-Y Club again felt the necessity of such an organization in our high school, an organization to combat against the complex problems daily presenting themselves. Accordingly, they organized as quickly ' as possible, the present Hi-Y Club, the history of which I shall now relate to you. The Hi-Y organization immediately entered upon the work of the new year. Candidates for weekly speakers at the high school were considered, and finally decided upon. Reverend R. Morriss and Ray Wilbur were examples of the type of speakers secured by the Hi-Y. This organization has definite functions directly connected and concerned with student life, especially among the boys. It operates under a standard motto known as the I ' our Cs. Briefly told, these represent : Clean Speech, Clean Athletics, Clean Scholarship, and the standards just mentioned, among the students themselves. Each member of the organization at some opportunity promotes either directly or indirectly these basic principles. It is the desire of this Club to promote fairness in athletics, wherever pos- sible. This can only l e accomplished where we can eliminate all gambling and dirty playing of any sort. The Hi-Y members tend to promote and foster Clean Speech by setting an example in their own conduct. Clean living is urged by our Club as a fundamental for total physical capacity and mental ability in times of emergencies. Clean Scholarship we regard as important for the establishment of upright habits which will exert their influence in after life. The local Hi-Y has been very active this year in co-operating with other movements or organizations similar to ours. A representation of from eighteen to twenty boys attended the State Conference, held in November, 1924, at Duquoin, Illinois. Again at the Annual Older Boys’ Conference at Alton, Febru- ary, 1925, we were accorded the honor of being the largest out-of-town delega- tion with a group of twenty-six. During the 1925 semester (June) we have increased our membership to a group of twelve or thirteen. At present, six more candidates are under considera- tion. We feel that we have had a great success this year, due to the efforts of Mr. Raut and the interest exerted by our members. At this time we wish to extend our good will and a desire for the success of all future Clubs, that shall carry on our unfinished tasks in this high school. LEONARD BRANDES, Secretary and Treasurer, ’25. M. Ward. C. Richardson, S. Peterson. J. Kozer. L. Brandes, E. Thompson. 2nd Row — M. Luther (Dean). G. Isbell. J. Krill. R. Appel, P. Orr, A. Hawk. M. Gehlert. O. Karrer. M. Beatty, E. Germaty. 3rd Row — V. Wilson. M. Sartor. D. Michel. 1. Chapman, M. Thomas, E. Odum, K. Relntges. 4th Row — J. Yankeloff. F. Sc human. A. Williams. G. Foster, C. England. I. PalakolY. W. Myers, G. Gantcheff. W. Haines. 92 GRANOIS 1925 GRANOIS 15)25” 93 Anuntmtl iCitrranj $iirfetij ' I ' lie Argonaut Society was reorganized by Miss Blackburn and Miss Luther in the year 1923, an outgrowth of the former Argonaut Society. Open programs are rendered once a semester. I ' lie first open program this semester was given in February. It consisted of songs, old and new. These songs ranged from “When You and I W ere Young, Maggie,’ to the popular hits of the day, and were cleverly acted out by different members of the society. JJ rim nun Songs — Characters 1. Yes, li e Have No Bananas.” Edward Thompson impersonated the Italian fruit vendor, and with the use of the characteristic mustache and gestures, succeeded very well in amusing the audience. 2. School Days.” Charles Policy and Pauline Orr were the old people reviewing their school days. They wandered back to the old school house and peeking into the window saw the boys and girls, dressed in quaint overalls and aprons, facing one another, and singing the chorus of “School Days.” 3. It Ain’t Gonna Rain No Mo’.” The sky was cloudy when the Rain Chorus made their appearance with umbrellas, which they rhythmetically opened and closed at the cues given in the song. 4. Sleep.” When the curtain was drawn there lay Gabriel Oantchcff sleeping peacefully, oc- casionally rolling from side to side. The song ‘ Sleep” was sung by the chorus behind the scene. Gabriel had his trusty alarm clock set to go off at six, but it didn ' t work— it would not have done much good, for Gabriel continued to sleep. 5. When You and H ere Young, Maggie ” This age-old song was represented by Floyd T. Mitchel and Maurinc Robinson. Maurine placidly crocheted and sighed, while Floyd sang to her of the days gone by. j. “ Put On Your Old Gray Bonnet.” Charles Polley and Pauline Orr again took the parts of the old people, and at Charles’ command, Pauline put on her pretty gray Isninet. Whether they took their ride, however, we never knew. 7. Bubbles The spice of the program was little Mis- Marie Glen. Dressed in a dainty ruffled dress, with balloons floating about her. -he sang “I am forever blowing bubbles, etc.” ill a clear pleasing voice. The audience as so well pleased with her per- formance, that she was requested to sing a second time. 8. Rucben, Rucben.” Georgia Erwin, dressed in a. quaint old- lashioned dress, and William Riel, dressed in overalls, straw hat, and red handkerchief, sang the duet. “Kueben. Ruet cn. After having jilted poor “Bill,” Georgia finally admitted that she loved him. much to the amusement of the audience. All participants gathered in the finale and sang the Argonaut Fugle Call. 94 “GRANOIS 1925 ” PPS2 “GRANOIS 1925” 95 DrLpbiau Xiteranj £ nrirtu The Delphian Society, organized in the same year as the other two literary societies, entertained the school, April IT, 1925, with a pantomime farce entitled “The Lamp Went Out.” ' I ' he cast was : Evelyn DeVerre, the heroine ...Helen Stewart Mrs. DeVerre, the mother — June Homan Mr. VanDerslice, the villain Wayne Holt Ralph (Tracey, the hero Darrell Henry Alice Debow played a piano solo. ' Phis was followed by a short musical comedy, in which Irene Damotte was an inquisitive little child who wept asking her father, Palmer Harness, such questions as “What would we have if we didn’t have snow? Why is a pig’s tail all twisted and curled? Don’t people ever breathe nothing but air? How did it happen that you came here to stay in the house with Ma every day? Which of you started it, anyway?” In reply, her irate father would roar, Go ask your Ma.” This was very cleverly accom- panied on the piano by Helen Stewart, and made a very pleasing comedy. Another musical farce, “In the Usual Way,” sung and played by Helen Stewart, and acted out by Beatrice Cummings and I’almer Harness, was given. Palmer was dressed as a country lad, with a fishing rod flung lazily over his shoulder. Evidently he was on his way to the brook, when he met the charm- ing Beatrice, dressed as a country lass in sunbonnet and gingham apron. They sat on the bank of the little brook and talked and talked till the stars came out, and then they counted the stars. Later on they were married, and “Bee” trailed a beautiful wedding train, but after they were married, according to the discords struck on the piano, they behaved in “The l sual Way.” ' I ' he program was concluded by the singing of the Delphian songs. ! G GRANOIS 1925” JJUtnlian Eitrrartj £ nriftij “GRANOIS 1925 97 JlUinlian ICitrraru S nrirtu 6 Wednesday, March, 1925, the Illiolian Literary Society entertained the school with an open program. The Assembly was turned into an Orpheum, and five acts were prese nted by members of the society. The opening number was the “Orchestra.” This proved to be Doris Tearing, a former member of the Illiolian Society. She played several good jazzy pieces, much to everyone’s delight. The first act was: “Duncan and Hansen.” Happy (Raymond Duncan) and Hobart Hansen were the jolly participants in this number. They did everything from wiggling pianos to razzing different members of the school and faculty. Many were the “wise cracks” from the two, and let it be known that almost every joke they pulled was new. They were followed by “The Dancing Doll.” Peggy O’Hara made a very lovely “Dancing Doll” as she appeared in a ballet costume of white and silver. The third act was Lucille Harrigan as the “Crystal Gazer,” with an unpro- nouncable name. She answered many questions, those seen in her crystal ball, and those previously written by the students who desired information on affairs of the heart, brains, etc. It seemed as though all questions were favorably answered, for there were no complaints. At this time there was an intermission and there were a few more numbers by the orchestra. The fourth act was “Barnes, the Magician.” Marvin Barnes proved him- self a dangerous rival of Thurston, by performing some truly marvelous magic- acts. Everyone was well pleased with the dry, sober way in which Marvin did such comical tricks. The last act was the “Wooden Soldiers.” In this were sixteen girls of the Illiolian Society, dressed in red coats and hats and white trousers. A short drill was given by these girls to the music of the “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers.” The program closed with an Illiolian song sung by all the participants of the program. 98 “GRANOIS 1925” JJntrr-(£laHH Jlulrllrrtual iUrrt An inter-class intellectual meet was held April 22, under the auspices of the public speaking students of the school. A silver loving cup was purchased by the public speaking students anti there was great enthusiasm and competition shown by every class, each working to have his class name engraved on the cup. A record crowd attended the contest and an event was started which will be held annually and will prove to be one of tbe outstanding events of the school year. This year the Juniors will have the honor of having their name on the cup and it will be theirs until next year when again the four classes will battle to see who shall be the winner. The events anti winners at this year’s contest were : GROUP 1. Girls’ Piano Solos 1. Egeria — by Kroeger Helen Stewart (Senior) 2. Scotch Poem — by Mac Dowell Martha Mound (Junior) 3. Minuet in G — by Paderewski Alice Debow (Senior) GROUP II. Girls’ Declamations 1. Polly of the Circus Isabelle Keiper (Junior) 2. The Swimmin’ Hole in the Church Gayle Isbell (Senior) 3. At the Theatre Imogens Chapman (Junior) GROUP III. Violin 1. Thais Edith Perigo (Freshman) 2. Souvenir — Leonard Brandes (Senior) GROUP IV. 1. Prelude in C sharp minor — by Rachmaninoff Ivor Roberts (Freshman) 2. Minuet in G — by Paderewski William Biel (Senior) GROUP V. Boy’s Orations 1. Plea for Cuba Marvin Thompson (Sophomore) 2. Spartacus to the Gladiators Darrel Henry (Senior) 3. louissaint L’Ouverture Earl Magnus (Freshman) GROUP VI. Vocal 1. Sing Me to Sleep Marion Thomas (Junior) 2. I he Winds of the South Georgia Erwin (Junior) 3. Spray of Roses Marie Cariss (Sophomore) Wallace Haynes as the only boy’s vocalist received honorable mention. The Juniors and Seniors both gained 65 points but according to tbe low- point system of grading the tie was worked off and the Juniors were found to have two first places and the Seniors only one first place. As a consequence of this the Juniors were awarded first place. The Freshmen came third with 45 points and the Sophomores fourth with 25 points. “CRANOIS 1 ! 2. r .” ODfftrrrs of (Bids’ Atbldir Assnriatimt Miss Gilpin Georgia Chappee, Vice-Pres. Kathryn Reintges, Secy-Treas. Dorothy Strunk, President 100 “GKANOIS 1925” (Sirls Athlrtir Amsuriatimt Officers President — Dorothy Strunk Vice-President Georgia Chappee Secretary-Treasurer. Kathryn Reintges This year has marked the blossoming of the girls’ athletics. Never before have the girls been participating in tbe scholastic activities in which they are now engaged. Previous to this year, a girls’ athletic association did not exist; there were but a few sports from which to choose as a semester’s work; and most of all, there were no specified merits to be gained by taking part in sports. But now all is changed. An organized group of girls has been established which is called ‘‘The Granite City Community High Schools’ Athletic Associa- tion for Girls.” The aim of this organization is to improve health, to develop good sportsmanship, to stimulate interest in girls’ athletics, and to promote inter- est in outdoor life in general. All girl students are eligible to belong to the association, and they can receive various awards for their work in regard to sports if they wish to try for them. Those individuals who earn 150 points and 300 points, respectively, are awarded an armband and a school “G.” Two higher awards are granted by the league ; a State Award to those who earn 400 points, and a State Emblem to those who earn 500 points. Under the supervision of this organization a Christmas Kid Party was held at the school and everyone fully enjoyed herself. There were refreshments and games. Another party was given to welcome the incoming “Kreshie” girls to our League. This League also makes allowances for inter-class tournaments in hockey, basketball, baseball, track and other sports. The four mentioned above were played by our school. To comply with the wishes of the student body, a girls drum corps was organized to play at the pep meetings and games in which the school took part. I his association is a splendid organization for bettering the pep, enthusi- asm, and interest of the school. It is one that signifies the success of girls’ activi- ties. “GRANOIS 1!)25” 101 jFnnthall at Dnultlr Sfor X L. McCauley “Bury me out in the lone prairie, In a grave just six by four.” These doleful and mournful words sung in a deep, grumbling basso rolled forth from the rattling windows of the bunk house at Bar Double X. From within came many and loud protests, punctuated with the bark of a “45” that knocked a shingle from the top of the roof, and many loud smacks suggestive of boots being slammed at the morning nightingale. From the door rushed “Tiny Cow Israel,” the two hundred and fifty cook. Such was the way he aroused the snoring cow-punchers at the wee hours of morn. “I tink pretty soon I keel that cook, if heem scare me ageen with dose groans,” hissed Max Rozoff, a noble guardian of the cows. “Wal, now, I shore do wish you all could, but we all shore need his cooking on this rancho,” agreed Happy Duncan, the foreman of the ranch. “Say, I shore almost forgot that I got to go to the depot at Barrel City and meet the boss’ son, who is coming home from Jale College. He shore must be some hero up there at college; we all will scarcely know Bad Bill Biel when he comes home, since he’s gone and made the ‘Nearly All-American Football Ball Team.’ ” “He shore did help Jale clean up on Quinceton last fall with that ninety-yard gallop the Barrel City Review told about,” admiringly said “Shorty” Henley, the wild cayuse tamer of the ranch. “I wonder if he is the same bad kid he was when he left here five years ago. Say, Hap, remember when he put glue in your limits ?” . . 1 Do I remember that, exclaimed the foreman. “That trick cost me a new pair of boots; and I had to boil my feet for two hours to get all that glue off. Well, let’s all go in and hash and then I’ll go to town and get the kid.” Late that afternoon “Sheik” Klein, the cowboy dude of the ranch, rushed to the bunk house and announced that he could see the dust of the buck-board coming over Lone Trail. The boys rushed out, buckling on their six-guns so as to give their old friend a rousing welcome. A few minutes later the buck-board swung dizzily around the ranch house and then with a sudden grinding of brakes and pawing of the half wild broncos, it stopiied and out jumped Bad Bill Biel, dressed in the latest of New York fashions, and, as “Duke” Habekost said later. “He was dressed fit to kill.” ' rite boys gathered around, shooting and yelling, and then all of a sudden they all rushed towards him and were soon pushing and shoving to shake hands. 102 “GRANOIS 102 ' )” “Say, boys, I surely am glad to be back to the old ranch. Gosh! I was lone- some for a sight of the old ranch and the horses while at Jale,” said Rill as he broke away from the many hands. “Say!” exclaimed Shorty, “What’s this Happy’s been telling us that you intend to make us, into football players? What’s the grand idea? We all can shore herd the steers, but as for me, I’ve never seen a football.” “Well,” said Bill slowly, “all of you remember ‘Sleepy’ Jim Barks of the Double Cross, who went to Quinceton the same time that I went to Jale.” “Shore,” all the boys exclaimed in unison. “Well, he and I played against each other and after the Jale-Quinceton game, which we won, he came and challenged our ranch to play his a game of football, the winner to take a $. ' ,000 stake to be divided equally among them ; and I accepted. Are you with me?” Well, naow,” drawled Happy, “I’ll talk for the boys. We all shorely do accept, and the puncher who doesn’t show up for the team will answer to me.” “All right, boys,” said Bill, “our first practice will begin Saturday.” Saturday morning found two Mexican herd boys in the special pasture, which was as level and smooth as any of the football fields in the great stadiums, busily erecting goal posts. Then from the bunk house issued the cowboys, shout- ing and laughing. All were dressed in football pants, brilliant red Jerseys, high cowboy boots, and helmets over which they w ' ore their large sombreros. Bill, as he came out of the ranch house, bent over in a fit of laughter when he saw his future football stars. He tried to impress on them that they were to wear regulation football shoes and helmets. Although he was able to persuade them to rid themselves of their sombreros, they flatly refused to wear the football shoes. Then came the strenuous task of teaching the cowboys the fundamentals of football. Bill told Happy to fall on the ball, as he threw ' it along the ground. Happy courageously took a leaping dive at the ball and as he slid along the earth on his ear, the ball easily eluded him. Rising up from the earth, he slowly backed aw ' ay from the ball, as if it were a rattlesnake; and when he heard the hysteric shouts and banters of the boys, he suddenly reached under his Jersey, pulled out a revolver anti in three shots neatly shot the cover of the ball, leaving the bladder bare and unpunctured. “Say!” protested Bill. “Remember those balls cost tw ' elve bucks apiece, and were never made for targets.” “GRANOIS 1925” 103 “Golly,” spoke One Eye Henry. “He shore did skin that football.” “Well, boys, I shorely am sorry, but that ball certainly looked vicious and alive, when it popped away from me,” said Happy. After a few hours of hard practicing, of handling and punting the ball, the cowboys limped to the bunk house, sore and weary; and after eating supper all immediately went to bed. The next morning, not even the thundering voice of the cook could make them stir, and it was only by means of force that Happy, who got up first to set an example, could get them out of bed. Although a few tried to shirk practice the whole bunch of aspiring football players gathered on the field for practice and except for a few grunts and terse commands of Billy, nothing could be heard as the cowboys put their heart and body into the learning of the game, for the defeat of the Double Cross. A few weeks later Bad Bill lined up the team. The backfield consisted of “Happy” Duncan, fullback; Shorty” Henly and “Duke” Habekost, halfbacks, and “Bad Bill” as quarterback. The line consisted of Tiny” Israel, center; “One Eye” Henry and “Bigg” Fossieck, guards; “Ham” Frizzell, and “Bingo” Henn, tackles, and “Dude” Klien and “Slippery” Richards as ends. The team, although awkward on signals, could run and tackle like demons. “I’m proud of you, boys,” complimented Bad Bill, and I believe we will mop up on the Double Cross and get the $5,000 prize. “We shore will,” exclaimed One Eye. And the rest of the cowboys nodded in fierce determination. “Say, Bill!” said Happy, I’m kinda leary of this Double Cross outfit; you all know how crooked they are and how tight Old Man Bark is. His son must have something up his sleeve to bet $5,000.” “Well,” spoke Bill, “you know the rules ‘Honest’ Jim, the Sheriff, and I drew up. The Double Cross agreed to abide by them, and they must use men who are employed on their ranch.” “That reminds me,” exclaimed “Dude” Klien. “When I went to Barrel City last week a bunch of city fellows got off the train and were met by Jim Barks. I bet he is bringing football players to beat us. He can get around the ride by hiring them to work for him a few days.” “That’s right,” agreed Bill, “I ' ll ride over and see who they are. If they are the regular football players, our money is gone.” That evening Bill rode over to the ranch and by a little spying found out that the team whom they were to play was the entire Quineeton football squad. Bill returned to the ranch and told his punchers what he had seen. All were for 104 “GRANOIS 1925” going over and running them back to the city, but Bill stopped them by saying that he had a scheme by which they would keep the college players from defeat- ing them. The next day Bill rode to Barrel City to see the sheriff, who was to act as referee for the game. He told him of the trick that the Double Cross were plan- ning to use, and also told him of his own plans to defeat them. Honest Jim then agreed to help him. The day for the big game arrived, which was to be played at Barrel City. The day was declared a holiday and so the entire population turned out to see the battle between the two ranches. The first team to arrive on the field were the college players, young, husky men who had come to play for the spirit of fun. Then suddenly the peaceful silence was broken by the thunder of hoofs and the cracks of “45’s” and down Main Street of Barrel City madly rode the Double- Bar X eleven. Leaping from their foaming horses, the cowboys, each packing two guns and heavy cartridge belts, walked over to Honest Jim, who was stand- ing, talking to the captain of the college players. “Say! Honest Jim” growled Happy, I just killed two men down the street for yelling at my horse.” “Wal, naow, that’s all right,” spoke the sheriff. “This day being a holiday, I won’t arrest anybody. But don’t shoot too many of these football players.” The captain of the college players paled and looked nervous and then spoke to Sheriff. You are not going to allow those cowboys to wear those guns while play- ing, are you ?” “Why not?” asked the Sheriff. “Shorely a big strapping fellow like you ain’t afraid of a little innocent gun?” The captain did not answer, but hastily walked away and joined his players, and after a whispered consultation the players began to act uneasy and nervous. “Honest” Jim then blew the whistle for the beginning of the game. Bad Bill and the captain of the collegians flipped a coin and the choice fell to the Double Bar X, and they chose to receive. Again the whistle blew as the teams lined up for the kickoff and with a deep thud the ball soared down the field into the arms of Bad Bill. Immediately all the cowboys gathered around him, drew their guns, and, looking fiercely, began a slow walk down the field. The college hoys had started off with a rush as they had been used to doing in college, but when they saw the group of cowboys, bristling with guns, they stopped so quick that many slid on the slippery grass “GRANOIS 1925” 105 and fell. As the group of cowboys drew near them, they quickly parted and allowed the cowboys to march unmolested to the goal for a touchdown. The captain of the collegians chose to receive and when he received the ball and started down the field, a lasso dropped over his shoulders and yanked him to earth. Then the cowboys, yelling fiercely, dragged him back within three inches of his own goal line. The captain protested, but he was quickly shut up by a gun thrust against his side. Then, when both teams lined up for scrimmage, Happy Duncan startled the college boys with this dire threat. “The first man who breaks through this line dies,” and, drawing a gun, looked grimly at the captain. Four times the quaking captain received the ball and four times he stopped dead still as he reached the line. Then the cowboys received the ball anti without being stopped, Bill crossed the line for a touchdown. Ten times during the first half the cowboys scored on the frightened college boys and the score at the end of the half stood 73-0. In the period of rest between the halves, Jim Barks, who had been unable to arrive for the opening of the game, got to the college players and told them that the ferocity of the cowboys was only a fake, and the Quincetons returned in the game with new hope and vigor for revenge. When Bill saw the smiling college boys returning to the field, he knew that trickery was over and that they would have to play real football, and he told his players to play for time and try to hold the college boys down. The new half started with a rush and the college boys, playing for revenge, smashed the cowboys’ line for gain after gain. Time and again Bill, the only one with college experience, by desperate tackles, stopped the onrushing backs. The collegians soon weakened the light cowboy line and were able to gain at will. With but a few seconds to go the score stood 72-73, in favor of the cowboys, and the captain of the college boys dropped back for a drop-kick forty yards from the goal. The cowboys rushed the collegiate line, but were halted as if by a stone wall, and the ball soared straight for the goal posts, a perfect drop-kick, when there was a sudden crack and the ball, halting in mid-air, fell to the earth, pierced by a 45” bullet, just as the whistle blew. Bad Bill had saved the game and the $5,000 for his team by his timely shot. lOf. “GRANOIS 1925 GDur InifH Here’s to Capt. Duncan, who was always center He would jump at the ball and then go get’er, He stayed on the job through thick and thin. Those are the kind who are bound to win. And Chalky, who was never mean, He played as good game as was ever seen, He stopped the ball when it came his way And many a time he saved the day. Here’s to Art, who came out unscratched. But he played a game that wouldn’t be matched. He’d dribble the ball right down the floor — A basket was made and our score two more. Here’s to Egeditch, a faithful sub, Above all others he got the rub, For he didn’t get to play quite long enough. But he’ll be back next year and show his stuff. Here’s to Mac, who was bound to win, He was known in the tournament as 110. He played a game that was hard and clean, You all know this who have been there and seen. Myers went in determined to win, But came out later with a sickly grin. When a huge smile spread all over his face, In his mouth was seen an empty space. In basketball Andy was always right there, He plays the game fair and he plays it square. He believes in passing to those who are near — So hurrah for Andy, let’s give him a cheer! Here to Kelley, who played in hard luck, But it gave him a chance to show all his pluck, He was always right there when a game came. And we hope he’ll play next year the same. There’s Evangeloff, Boshkoff and Meng. We love them all, And we know they play good basketball. They have the rep that they never cheat, They have the great spirit that cant’ be beat. Though they played this season without much luck, They played it through with a lot of pluck, And, winners or losers tho they may be, We will root for Granite. Just wait and see! JAMES KING. ■ “GRANOIS 1925” 107 Hits from School ICifr Paula Dexhiemer wants to know if there are four quarters in a basketball game. Raymond Gordon (tbe Latin Shark) : Miss Luther, how do you decline two in the singular? Bessie Caldwell (entering Manual Training room) : Oh! someone please tell me how I can get 100 extra points for a State Emblem. Mildred Slick: Read some books, Bessie. A certain girl in Bookkeeping handed in a paper in which the English was unusually poor. Mr. Udre asked her to place the English teacher’s name on the paper. She replied: “I ' m not taking English.” “Why, I thought everyone had to take English while in High School,” replied Mr. Udre. “Oh, I’m not; I take Literature,” she answered. Mac: Why don’t you give me a kiss? Didn’t I keep my promise the last time not to tell? Gayle— that’s just it. If you really love me you’d boast about it. Lucille Harrigan: Say, George, why is it you don’t wink at me any more in class? George Higgins: Because I wink at somebody else. Arthur Habecost: Say, mother, is that bay rum in the bottle? Arthur’s Mother: Mercy no, child; that’s mucilage. Arthur: Oh! well, maybe that’s the reason 1 can’t get my hat off. Mr. Kozer: John, what were you and Francis talking of last night. ' ' John’s brother Steve: Oh, yes; John said, “kin I kith you,” and Frances said, Yes, you kin.’’ Miss Blackburn: Walter, what is the first use of the comma? Walter Klien : As a substantive. Miss Blackburn: Where did you get that? Walter: On page 106. Mr. Udre (to Senior Basketball players): Is John on this team? Mac: No. Mr. Udre: How much are you charging for admission? Mac: 10 cents. Mr. Udre: Well, put John on the team and charge 15 cents. F-ierce lessons L-ate hours U-nexpected company N-ot prepared. K-icked out. Said Mildred Slick to Harold Pinkerton: Mother thinks you are perfectly wonderful. Harold: What does your daddy think? Mildred : He thinks mother has gone daffy. He : How would you like a little monkey ? She : Oh ! this is so sudden. 108 “GRANOIS 1925” Wallace Haines keeps Rose Taylor well posted. The other day he said to Rose, “Rose, you have entirely too much powder on.” So Rose took the hint and wiped some of the powder off. Another time he saw Rose in the library and said, ‘ ' Rose, do you know that your rolled socks are showing?” That shows that not all of the F reshies are asleep. Miss Morgan: “Floyd, tell us something about Walt Whitman’s life.” Floyd Mitchell: “Well, he died.” Hugh Schooley was seen bv Miss Rushfeldt talking to Isabelle Kieper. As Miss Rushfeldt was trying to teach a class she desired absolute attention and the class had tried her nerves on this particular day so she asked Hugh if he hail permission to talk. Hugh: “I wasn’t talking, I was just asking her a question.” Mr. Holtz: “Name an organ of the body.” Walter Klein : “The teeth.” Holtz: “What kind of an organ are they?” Klein : “A grind organ, sir.” ptttor’a (Urn Ouija! Ouija! What is my fate? Do I flunk or graduate? Miss Rushfeldt: “Name a concrete noun.” Stuart Frizzel : “Sidewalk.” Mr. Haight: “Jimmy, if you were permitted to do anything you wanted to, would you go to a party barefooted?” Jimmy: “No, I would have some consideration for the others.” After football practice one night the boys were discussing evening clothes. Mr. Levy heard part of the discussion and said that he had bought him an evening suit. Jimmy King: Oh, coach, you don’t mean an evening suit, you mean you Knight a pair of pajamas.” Mr. Holtz: “William, how many bones have you in your body?” Riel: “Nine hundred.” Holtz : “That’s a great deal more than I have.” Riel: “I guess you didn’t have fish for breakfast like I did.” Freshie: “Did you call me a liar?” June Homan (wise Senior) : No, I only said that the sinuosity of your ultimate conclusion was due to a superficial appreciation of the veracious reality.” Two inmates of a lunatic asylum were comparing notes. Said one, “How were you found to be insane?” “I don’t quite know,” replied the other, “but this is what happened. The class wanted to go on a picnic, but I said I would rather stay and work my algebra.” “My experience is quite similar,” said the second inmate. “The teacher was telling us a story when I reminded her that she had promised to give us a test at that time.” 109 “GRANOIS 1925” The poet, master of his art, May write a rotten rhyme, The teller at the bank May pass a rotten dime ; The cobbler, expert at his trade, May drive a rotten peg; But never does the hen mistake And lay a rotten egg. oung I ' reshman who was peeved at a Senior because the Senior has insulted her: “The only trouble with you, Irene Damotte, is that you grew so fast that your brains haven’t caught up to your head yet.” Miss Gilpin: “My new car is black, trimmed in red.” Mr. Levy : “My car is black, but I got the trimming.” Dear Mr. Cold Gate: I bought a tube of your shaving cream. It says no mug required. So what shall I shave? Yours truly, George Finch. Mr. Holst: “Justice, justice, I demand justice.” Judge McCauley: “Silence the defendant, remember that he is in the court room.” Harold Pinkerton (to court clerk): I — ah — re — um ” Clerk (to assistant) : “Henry, bring out the marriage license blank.” Here’s to the f reshies So simple and cute, And from their idle brains The green grass doth shoot. Here’s to the soph’s So mischievous and wise Who in 1927 will win the prize. Here’s to the foolish Juniors, As you know no doubt, Who, if they don’t quit acting so wise, Will finally get booted out. Here’s to the jolly Seniors, May they live a thousand years. And in the course of Eternity Quench all humanity’s fears. Mr. Haight: “Tell us about the Bacon’s Rebellion, Ella Mae.” Ella Mae (In a hurry) : “Well, he got killed in the end.” Mr. Haight: Well! that’s a funny place to get killed.” Mr. Haight: “What is an impeachment charge, Maurine?” Maurine: “I don’t know; I never saw one.” Mildred Brockman: “What is good for big feet?” Byron F’ossieck: “Big shoes, of course.” 110 “GRANOIS 1925” Bessie Caldwell, a Senior (working a cross-word puzzle) : “Can anyone think of a king’s name with five letters ?” Eddie Todd, a Freshie (eagerly) : “Prince of Wales.” John Kozer: “Say, Lawrence, do you know Clyde England? Mac : “Yes, he and I sleep in the same history class.” Miss Uzzel: “Harold, what is a sweat shop?” Jansen: “A Turkish bath, mam.” Cecil Austin : “ ’Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” Mr. Haight was entertaining the class just before the Xmas holidays, and during the course of the entertainment Helen Stewart said: “Is this a pant-o- mine ? Haight : “Sure, these pants are mine.” Shr dm (£nmman mrntH nf fcmtr 1. Thou shalt not forget thy sweetheart. 2. Thou shalt not flirt. 3. Thou shalt not make goo-goo eyes. 4. Thou shalt not make a date without the consent of the first. 5. Thou shalt not court two ladies. 6. Thou shalt be courteous to her. 7. Thou shalt take her home when thou taketh her out. 8. Thou shalt not ask for a kiss. 9. Thou shalt not hold or hug too tight. 10. Thou shalt not steal a kiss, but if she refuse help yourself. P. S. : Ask her twice — two no’s mean yes. — Floyd Mitchell. Mr. Haight: “In which one of his battles was Gustavius Adolphus killed?” Kathryn Reintges (after reflection) : “I’m not sure, but I think it was in his last battle.” Leonard Brandes (when he was a freshie) : “May I go out and play now, mama ?” Mother: “What, with those holes in your trousers?” Leonard: “No, mama, with those boys in the yard.” Charles Polley, who is clerking in the Tri-City, was asked by a customer if the eggs on the counter were fresh. He replied that they were. Customer: “How long have they been laid?” Charles: “Not very long, mam, I laid them there myself less’n half an hour ago.” Irene Worster: “My goodness, what makes this car so crowded?” Pearl Morgan : “Why the people, of course.” Gabriel Gancheff and Victor Mount were seen fighting in the gym the other day. On seeing Gabbie very inactive some one yelled, “Gabbie, why don’t you dive into him and lick him?” But,” said Gabbie, “I can’t, I’m standing on a nickle.” “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Well, Russia long, then, and I’ll Fiji.” GRANOIS 102 .V 111 ■ -a ct v v u s s .E ct x JZ T 5 a E u — © - X o .2 u 3 o It •£ x 3 w 1 j o U= •II Ct . u §• G ° 3 — w OCX U 3 O O ct U X 2 ct ct 3 E Ct be X O E ct .3 O U 3 •o 3 - o ° x u be 75 9 — E s ° s 64 s f ' X 3 3 •- O t- O 3 ct x . c UO W c ' 5 . E ct x . x ct o E 2 X P 3 ■c g = « § a Ct 3 1 g u | E x e X 3 _ u - c u — - 3 3 a c 4 .. _ S - s C u U O Ct a o u. PhIu O«- V V a p x t W c ) o TO O V O. u ■g I s ? x,o u o ct o 4 x £ w a J= E 3 X Q. O P . 54 (A C O JS •— x -Ol ) 3! 03 S o fc 2 i E - o“o H 5 t -1 1 Cl W c | O X -3 ± ct ct ct • - c i o C x -O ■8 s | O 3 E 4 - ct u b O � “u v £ X . _ V Cj ct .E U X ( o x ct Oy c 5 o o x U x u c 5 X o K X X C JO - 0(4 •— ct x .3 3 3 5 £ £ ; , f — o 2 « ’H lJ i, I I J — i aj W w be .. 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History class was going to have a debate and Mr. Haight was calling on the speakers. “First speaker on affirmative — not here. First speaker on negative — Florence Stubbs stands and makes a bow before the class, ar- ranging her notes before her. Mr. Haight: “ — has not been called on yet.” Florence sat down. Breathes there a girl with soul so dead Who to her shiek hath never said — “When do we eat?” (Gayle Isbell). Miss Blackburn: “Raymond, write a short theme on football.” Happy Duncan (writes): “Rain; no game.” Claire Luster: “I don’t think you should have given me a zero.” Miss Shepherd: Neither do , but I couldn’t give you less.” Lela Loyd (quoting Shakespeare) : “What a funny piece of work is man.” (£au IJmt Jfraturr — MISS WEST with her hair bobbed. MR. COOLIDGE with his pants pressed. VERNA DIEHLE weighing 120. MR. HAIGHT with wavy black hair. MR. LEVY eating a pork sandwich. WALLACE HAINES a Shiek. MR. UDRE when he wasn’t telling a joke. MAURICE DARNER on the Honor Roll. CLAIRE LUSTER when he wasn’t bluffing. MAURI NE ROBINSON when she wasn’t giggling. GAYLE ISBELL when she wasn’t hungry. DIMPLE BENTON weighing 200. GRACE DALY AND HER GANG when they weren’t making a noise. W. D. PRICE without his specs. MISS RUSHFELDT when she wasn’t working cross-word puzzles. JEWEL HAND without her corkscrew curls. MADAME CONNORS when she wasn’t yelling “Keep to the right.” ROMEO GLODT with his hair mussed. GEORGE WM. COUDY with a Roman nose. BEATRICE CUM MINGS when she wasn’t trying to make a hit. Darrel Henry: “Mother, Miss Diehle said I had talents as an inventor.” Mrs. Henry (pleased) : “Did she? What did she say you could invent?” Darrel : “She said I could invent more new ways of spelling words than anybody she ever knew.” “Us freshmen don’t need no Rhetoric nor Grammar.” Lucile Harrigan : “What is a kiss ?” George Higgins: “It’s-a short cut to a man’s pocketbook.” Mable Beatty, who couldn’t pronounce her r’s, was given the following sentence to read: “Robert gave Richard a rap in the ribs for roasting the rabbit so rare.” She studied it in silence a minute, then glibly rendered it as follows: “Bobbie gave Dickie a thump in the side for cooking the bunny so little.” Meng: “Do you know what caused Eddie Thompson to almost die?” Talley Richards : “Oh, he’s so absent minded he probably forgot to breathe.” 114 “GRANOIS 1925” Miss West had just finished cooking the evening meal when a tramp ap- peared at her door. “Aren’t you the same man I gave something to eat last summer?” , M Tramp: “No mum, I ' m not, and what’s more the doctor says I never will he. Mr. Reintges (the next morning) : “Kathryn, why were you not in earlier last night?” Kay: “Why, Dad, 1 was in at 10:00.” Mr. Reintges: “Young lady, it was 12 by that clock.” Kay: “Oh, very well, Dad, if you would rather believe that 98-cent clock than you would me, why all right.” June: “Dad, what is your birthstone?” ... Mr. Homan (absent mindedly) : “I don’t know, dear, but I think its the grindstone.” Little words of dumbness Said in class each day, Makes the flunking student Homeward wend his way. Does it hurt a joke to crack it? Cecil Austin to Clyde England: “Are you going to take dinner anywhere this evening?” Clyde (eagerly) : “Not that l know of.” Cecil: “My, won’t you be hungry in the morning? Grace Daly: “Francis, what days are you in the study hall the 8th period r Francis Colyar: “Oh! I’m in there every day on Friday.” Miss Jansen : “Transparent is something you can see through. Give me an example, Marie.” Marie Cariss: “A doughnut.” Miss West: “Marie, what course are you taking?” Marie Graff: “I don’t know what course it is.” Miss West : “What are you planning to be when you grow up ?” Marie: “A typewriter.” The following is an example of Freshman knowledge : Master John Breckenridge, one of our exceptionally bright and intelligent beginning freshmen, has a great future ahead. In Algebra class, the other day, a baseball nine was mentioned and the thoughtful chap asked if that was a new sport model automobile. Miss Sewing has great hopes for him. Thelma Hessel: “Say, do you know that Mr. Holst reminds me of a carrot?” Marion Barney: “No. But why does he?” Thelma : “Why, because he has a red top.” Miss Shepherd: “How did Blanche approach him?” Ruth Lee : “She came down the hall with her eyes upon the floor.” Dimple Benton: “Roland, have you some white trousers? I want some for the Wooden Soldier Drill?” Roland Henn : “Say, 1 think that’s rather personal.” Miss Morgan: “Give a sentence illustrating emphasis by repetition.” Theodore Overbeck : “Why did 1 kiss that girl, why, oh why, oh why.” Hobart Hansen: “Say Clyde, I’ve been puzzled over how I can tell Miss Blackburn the diff between vision and sight.” Clyde England: “Well, you can flatter a girl by calling her a vision; but, boy, don’t call her a sight.” FOR WHAT IS HE SEEKING? RE-ARRANGE LETTERS UNDER SPY- GLASE AND LOOK AT FOLLOWING PAGES. “GRANOIS 1925 ” 11 Aihifrtisimt (Cummittrr (Elgite England Jftnrmr Stubbs Cratiarb ffiratibra Compliments of American Steel Foundries GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS Compliments of Granite Cit)) Retail Merchants Association Compliments of National Enameling and Stamping Co. Our Pk otographs are from th e Well known Sid Whiting Studio ST. LOUIS The most complete equipped and furnished Studio in the Middle West. Operators SID WHITING BURREL ROGERS Studio 4322 Olive Straet Phone, Del mar 1468 NEW SPEEDWA BUILDING is a magnificent structure and was erected at a cost of $125,000.00. Its spacious rooms and splendid accommoda- tions are a delight to every student. Location at 3107 North Grand, North of Sportsman’s Ball Park and opposite the Y. M. C. A. Telephone, Colfax 4200 There are several of the Seniors of June Class that are already en- rolled with us. This magnificent structure was erected at a cost of $125,000.00. Its spacious rooms and splendid accommodations are a delight to every student. 1725 Students in Attendance for the year ending December 31, 1924. 27ft Typewrites, consisting of Underwoods, Remingtons, Royals, Wood- stocks, and L. C. Smiths, probably the largest typewriting equipment in the United States. Two Employment Departments maintained for the benefit of our former and present students. 10,000 leading firms receive our Employment Bulletins every month in which we list the qualifications of students ready for positions or those seeking promotions. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR EARLY ENROLLMENT Mail this coupon today Gentlemen: I am interested in Day School Night School Correspondence Please send catalog. SPEEDWA The Easiest MISSOURI AND SPEEDWA SCHOOLS Most Rapid 3107 North Grand Most Legible System of Shorthand in the World. ST. LOt IS, MISSOLRl Name Telephone Street State City H OO PEN G A RNER MERCANTI LE COMPANY Do You Know ROY SURATT, the Barber LADIES ' AND CHILDREN ' S HAIR CUTTING 23d and State St. Granite City Yours for Better Vision DR. H. EPSTEIN REGISTERED OPTOMETRIST 2nd floor, Morriss Bldg., 19th and E Streets GRANITE CITY For Courtesy and Sanitary Service TRY SHANNON’S BARBER SHOP 2500 Washington Ave. Granite City, III. RUCKERT Architects Supply Co. 922 PINE STREET ST. LOUIS, MO. Drawing Material Blue Prints 23d St., near State Phone, Tri-City 1264-W SUITS ME Cleaning and Dyeing We Call For and Deliver G. C. KELLY, Prop. Granite City Phones: Member Tri-City 382-M National Distributing Tri-City 1399-R Assn., Inc. H. A. BALLETT DISTRIBUTING CO. Specializing on Distributing Adver- tising Matter of Every Description 2269 State Street 2256 B Street GRANITE CITY, ILL. FINK INSTRUMENT CO. A re hi teds’ and Engineering Instruments a n d Supplies BLUEPRINTS Tocationa I School Equipments 804 Pine Stret ST. LOUIS, MO. BALLOTS Lunch and Confectionery Best Place to go for Courtesy and Service 2269 State Street Phone, Tri-City 1399-R FOR 33 YEARS RUBICAM BUSINESS SCHOOL Compliments of WM. B. ITTNER ARCHITECT 408 Board of Education Bldg. ST. LOUIS, MO. Has been training young men and young women for business life, and placing them in the best stenographic and bookkeeping positions in Saint Louis and elsewhere. Rubicam Can Do The Same For You Write today for catalogue RUBICAM BUSINESS SCHOOL The following Granite City girls are now at- tending Rubicam — Ask them — Marietta Shelton Elsie Holst Lela Lloyd Doris Fearing Opal Duncan Edna Cook Roma Woodward 4931-33 Delmar Boulevard 3469-75 S. Grand Boulevard SAINT LOUIS Made in Granite City PENNANT SYRUP Try it on WA F F L E S PAN CAKES BREAD YOUR GROCER HAS IT UNION STARCH REFINING CO. GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS GRANITE CITY Building and Loan Association GRANITE CITY, ILLINOIS OFFICE: GRANITE CITY TRUST SAVINGS BANK Capital $5,000,000.00 OFFICERS L. P. Frohardt, President A. R. Smith, Vice-President W. J. Biel, Secretary Ed. C. Pauly, Treasurer R. VV. GRIFFITH BD. C. PAULY DIRECTORS L. P. FROHARDT J. F. HERGER W. J. BIEL A. R. SMITH N. FLEISHMAN A Good Place to Invest Your Savings Stock Sold in Monthly or Paid-Up Certificates Get the Training Employers Want You to Have Employers in this section of the country have for so many years depended upon us for their trained business workers they have come to regard our training as the standard. They are not satisfied to employ young people who have anything less than the most thorough business equipment. It costs too much to pay these workers and train them, too. If you will write or telephone, we will gladly send you complete information about these high-grade courses of ours — courses which have the stamp of ap- proval of every big business executive in this part of the country — courses which have placed thousands of young men and young women on the way to bigger positions and better pay. Not a month during 1925 have we had enough stenographers and bookkeepers to supply the business firms who called on our Employment Department for office help. 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