Hall High School - Hall Light Yearbook (Spring Valley, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1925 volume:

1 OQQBQ aoo 'QBBBB QBBBB HE 0BBB8 £ hhi ycA n hbi. CCruJl fjsyx L 6 a -fYUisrT a! pruyy OL Xhh cu ’stLot Q jtAyL syn-As J e, yi rf bsri- Ayy A y . ColUMSUS A) SCO UE RS Amer c i !49£. C- s oM-(X nscL ' Lh?-X-X AUhAiAl. (.QjCL -Arc-t “ M- ONE THE PASSING OF THE YEARS Five years ago was recorded in the annals of Hall an incident which was to have a great bearing on the future literary achievements of Hall Township High. Five years ago the students of our school were fired with the vim and enthusiasm to bring out the first “Hall Light.’’ Poor as the first product may have been, criticized as it surely was, yet it marked a remarkable step in advancement. It was from the point of view of numbers, finance and material, a colossal undertaking, yet it was successful. Each year has seen the pi-oduction of a better “Hall Light.” Each year the work has been carried on; each year new and better ideas have been added. In this, our fifth anniversary book, we have striven to give our readers some idea of the swift and steady march of progress which has been made within this period of five years. Various-changes have taken place in the school. New organizations have been added. There has been a steady increase in activities and students. These enlargements have meant more space in our book of deeds, until ihe “Light” which was at first hardly discernable is casting its rays beyond the portals of Hall. Historical Background For the art theme of the Light of ’25 we have chosen an American history motif. In the title pages and in the panel backgrounds we have endeavored to cany out this motif by depicting several of those significant events which are a part of our American heritage. The vastness of the theme has compelled us to limit the scope of subject matter to the early historical period of discovery, colonization and struggle for the freedom which recognized the equality of mankind and made us a free and independent nation. TWO FOUR 88908 lM rf BBBB8 860BB l gpl-SSPOO, SIX “HALL LIGHT” STAFF Lois Grivetti_______________________________________Editor-in-Chief Irving Franckey___________________________________Business Manager Eunice Johnston, Anton Zukowski, Alfred Sacks_____Literary Editors Clayton Beecham, James Wilson, John Miglio__________Boys’ Athletics Ethel Keutzer_______________________________________Girls’ Athletics Roman Cherneski, Louis Rupert____________________________Vocational Clayton Beecham, Anna Hanney___________________________Joke Editors Stella Stenavich, Beatrice Boucher_____________________Departmental John Miglio---------------------------------------Snap Shot Editor Minnie Fenoglio_________________________________________Art Editor Anna Lapinski, Glen Gross___________________________Junior Editors James Johnston, Minnie Fenoglio___________________________Sophomore Editors Frances Riva, Beatrix DeFilippi____________________________Freshman Editors Maryion Weatherall, Anita Volpini, Esther Gross, Charles Orloff, Elizabeth Moskaites, Ua Mammei, Ralph Schwab, Effie Buck, Florence Ponsetto, Arthur Orlandini__________________Assistants Bernice W. Falkin, Dorothy Kelly, Allen C. Tyler, Eva Hill------------------------------------------------Faculty Advisors SEVEN For the first time in the history of the Hall Light we are endeavoring, through the institution of this new feature section, to tell more of the story of Hall and its achievements, and the community of which it is an integral part. We feel that this new picture section speaks for itself ; that it needs no further explanation. “There’s great force in words, could words but display, At all times the power they’re meant to convey. But, though words be deficient attention to hold, A story in picture leaves nothing untold.” O EIGHT NINE TEX sfouT or Trie7' ' (OQL5T o PJgAW: CCNTUISY AGOT A PIOriCCQ hOMC JArt TOQJ QmoeriCL ELEVEN Top na do Sw lpt District In Southc pn huno s ScD YPO T fOrt It l mots State. Papa l PItLfL'S FPOM •SppingYalley Top yaoo District TWELVE THIRTEEN Lester Vm Tress -£4 Made The Bahd A t UMIVEBCI tt “'ILLJ VO 6 j m+-mj- Albert StefFm -%4-MfiDE The Baud At Kwok L9F4- 92S Andrew Thomas Capt°’rf 724 Track Team 4 Made Le tteaAtBradle r-mi William Dalademsai CAPTordASHE 7BAL L k Trhcr T£ h-J?24- -MBS ChAHL £ •sOrl OEE Capt or Foot BALL Team ?FS Richard Me sthF4 Made Football I Letter T t I Lombard - 1£4 FOURTEEN FIFTEEN SIXTEEN y T QQQ0Q'’ 1 5 'v Q0BQ8 6HQBS nr BB8B8 SEVENTEEN MONROE MELTON, A. B. Superintendent Indiana State Normal Indiana State University University of Chicago BIGHCTEEN LEILA W. ANDERSON, A. B. Latin; French? Civics Monmouth College IDA A. DYER Dean of Girls Girls’ Physical Training Home Economics Philadelphia Hospital. Northern Illinois State Normal Bradley Normal University A. E. DUNC AN, B. Acct Manual Training; Athletics Gem City Business College Bradley NINETEEN JOHN F. FLETCHER, A. B. Public Speaking1; Music Bandmaster’s School, Columbus Wheaton College BERNICE W. FALKIN, A. B. Head of English Department Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois EVA E. HILL, B. Ed. Home Economics University of Chicago Western Illinois State Teachers’ College TWENTY TWENTY-ONE OLIVE L. STROFFREGEN, A. B. History Northwestern University Iowa University JAMES L. SC HELL, A. B. Coach; Mathematics Butler College Indiana University ORA A. THOMPSON Commercial Rockford College Gregg School TWENTY-TWO O0QBQ 6BB8B TgSgr {fEEL SBBQB HARRISON TONEY, A. B. Mathematics; Latin Indiana State Normal H. M. WOOD, B. S. Printing; Mathematics Otterbein University of Illinois ALLEN C. TYLER Head of Vocational Department University of Illinois Bradley Institute University of Chicago TWENTY-THREE $ t £ Hall Township High School Illinois State Normal University EMMA FALETTI Office Assistant THE LUNCHEON HOUR At the hour of twelve and twenty When hungry hordes meet to devour Comes a pause in the day’s occupation That is known as the Luncheon Hour. There is heard from all the classrooms The hurrying scuffle of feet. The sounds of the doors that are opened, And the smell of good things to eat. Then a sudden rush down the stairway, A sudden raid down the hall, A bolt for the cafeteria, Then a calmness settles o’er all. And each, with his tray and his silver Looks over the good things to eat And chooses his luncheon most wisely, A sandwich, a salad, a sweet. Then the sound of more chatter and laughter, And good fellowship reigns aver all, For study and care are forgotten During the Luncheon Hour at Hall. —Lida Riva, ’25. TWENTY-FOUR 0009G“ ' 0BBO8 QQ0SS TTT S89B8 IT AIN’T ALL GLEE When a feller finds that he’s all through, At first he’s full of glee, Cause he thinks that now he’s seen the clay He always wished to see. But this here stuff of bein’ through Has got its other side For this here world we’re goin’ into now They say is cold and wide. And we ain’t never goin’ to hear Mr. Melton up and say That the Seniors want a meetin’ In the assembly hall ’cross the way. And the other stuff we used to hear Like some one up and tell How “We ought to turn out for the game And use our voice and yell.” And never will we hear the speech Though we go to all sorts of places That Mr. Schell, most he alius makes ’Bout “The ball team needs new bases.” And he’s sure goin’ to the bad On literature an’ such ’Cause the English teachers aint goin’ ’long To keep him ’n “Bill” in touch. And never will he hear them words From the teacher in the faculty Who used to teach him history ’N say “That’s it exactly.” It’s these here things he’s used to And many more besides, An’ the teams that play for all they’re game, ’Til he swells all up with pride, And the friends he’s made while he was here, An’ all those things you see, That calm him down and show him That the farewell ain’t all glee. TWENTY-FIVE £ , '25 TWENTY-SIX TWENTY-SEVEN ELIZABETH ABRAHAMS “Eliza” “It is a friendly heart that has many friends.” Glee Club 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Co., 3, 4.; Basketball 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Shorthand Contest 2, 3; Typewriting Contest 2. 3; Glee Club Contest 3; “China Shop,” “Amazon Isle,” “Minstrels” 4. WILLIAM BALA1HNSK1 “Bally” Do you remember his “Lady, please help the blind?” Football 3, 4 ; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Honor Club 4; Basketball Captain 4. JOSEPH BARCHI “A quiet tongue showeth a wise head.” Language Club 4; Honor Roll 4. JAMES BARROWMAN “Hard Nose” “No matter what the discussion may be, I always find room to disagree.” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Honor Club 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4. CLAYTON BEECHAM “Beech” “A man of cheerful yesterdays and confident tomorrows.” Class President 2, 4; President H. A. C. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Quartette 3; Concert Company 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3, 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Debating Club 3; Tennis Club 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3, 4: Debating Team “A” 3; “China Shop” 3; “Minstrel” 1, 2; “Amazon Isle’ 4; Music Contest at Princeton 2, 3. TWENTY-EIGHT N— O0Q0Q ’ 3S 00809 7 : r QBBB9 mi 99968 ANGELO MAN CHI Patty’’ “One who says little, but takes in everything.” Basketball 1, 2; Language Club 4. RUTH BLAKE RuthW “Begone, dull care, begone from me For you and I will ne’er agree.” Secy.- Treas. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band, 1; Girls’ Quartette 3, 4; Concert Company 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Dramatic Art Club 1, 2; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Shorthand Contest 3; Music Contests 1, 2, 3; “In Love With a Hero,” “The Family Doctor,” “Gypsy Rover,” “China Shop,” “Minstrel” 4; “Amazon Isle.” ROMAN CHERNESKI Romie “I am the only one of my friends that I can rely on.” Basketball 2, 3; Arts Crafts Club 4; Hall Light 4. MARTHA CAMPEGGIO “Virtue is like a rich stone—best set plain.” Shorthand Contest 3; “Daddy Long Legs;” Honor Roll 2, 3. IRVING FRANCKEY Pio” “He stands high in all the peoples hearts.” Secy.-Treas. 4; Business Manager Times and Light 4; Choral Club 2; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Concert Company 2; Band 3; Mixed Quartette 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2. 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Dramatic Arts 3 ; Tennis 4; Times Staff 4; Light Staff 4, Music Contest Princeton 3; Honor Roll 4; “In Love With a Hero,” “Windmills of Holland;” “Minstrel” 1, 2, 4; “Pen-rod,” “Gypsy Rover;” “China Shop;” “Dulcy;” “The Family Doctor;” “Daddy Long Legs.” Hall Oi rr '- cl Wot r: TWENTY-NINE fisiAnpoi a :t Dc LAURETTA FENWICK She conducts herself with quiet dignity.” Glee Club 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4; “Minstrel” 4. MILDRED GREENER “Mil “Always be a lady and you’ll have nothing to regret.” Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Girls’ Quartette 3. 4; Concert Company 4; Basketball 3. 4; Honor Club 4; Dramatic Art Club 2; Tennis Club 3. 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4: Music Contest, Princeton, 1, 2. 3; Minstrel 4; China Shop;’’ Gypsy Rover.” LOIS GRIVETTI “Lo” “Sweetest smile an’ voice an’ face An’ eyes ist look like p’surves taste.” Vice-Pres. of Class 2; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Jazz Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Concert Co. 4; Girls’ Quartette 4; Basketball 2, 3. 4; Debating Club 3; Honor Club 3, 4; Tennis Club 3, 4; Dramatic Art Club 1, 2; Hall Times and Annual Staff 1. 2; Assistant Editor of “Times” and “Light” 3; Editor of “Times” and “Light” 4; Hono 1. 2. 3. 4: Debating Team “A” 2. 3; Extemp. Contest. Princeton 2; “Gypsy Rover” 3; “Dulcy,” 3; Minstrel 4. LEONA HEILGEIST “Bruno” ‘IMan alone is interesting to me.” Glee Club 3; Basketball 3, 4; Dramatic Art Club 1. 2; Honor Club 3, 4; Daddy Long Legs” 3; “China Shop” 3; Shorthand Contests 3; Chorus Contest 3. EUNICE JOHNSTON “SWEDE” And is she fair? Her hair is golden hue. And does she play? Divinely as an angel.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Concert Co. 2, 3, 4; Girls' Quartette 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Dramatic Art Club 2; Tennis Club 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Honor Roll 2, 3; Minstrel” 4; Amazon Isle;” The Family Doctor.” THIRTY y T 0QQ8O 88B80 tSSgr ten:-. 08099 06860 CLARENCE KEl'TZER A hearty friend, a comrade true A lusty bugle call he blew. Choral Club 2; Orchestra 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Concert Co. 4; Basketball 2; Track 4; Language Club 4; Hall Times Staff 3; Hall Light Staff 3; “Minstrel 4; “Gypsy Rover’’ 2. ETHEL KEUTZER “She takes the formula of life seriously, but knows a joke when she hears it.” Pres, of Foreign Language Club 4: Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Basketball 1. 2; Orchestra 3, 4: Honor Roll 4. ELIZABETH KUCKUCK “Cuckoo” “If she has faults, we haven’t found them.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Tennis Club 3, 4. JOYE LATHAM “Joybells” “When ‘Joye’ and Duty clash Duty goes to.smash.” Vice Pres. Tennis Club 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Concert Co. 4; Basketball 4; Girls’ Quartette 3 4; Dramatic Club 1: Hono-Club 3, 4 ; Language Club 4; Hall Times Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 1. 2, 3, 4. “In Love With a Hero” 1: “The Gypsy Rover” 2; “China Shop” 3; “Minstrel” 4. GEORGE MEEK “BAR” “When I ope my mouth let no dog bark.” Football Major 3; Dramatic Art 2. Tennis Club 2; Debating Club 2; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3; “Amazon Isle;” Extemporaneous Contests 2; Tennis Contest 2. v£ i i'rtMmnerto flor t r n6 the Fr ctun 10 THIRTY-ONE RAY MEYER “Live slowly—it feels better.” “Amazon Isle;” “Gypsy Rover” 2; “.Minstrel” 4; Track 3; Language Club 4. JOHN MIGLIO “Jening” “He works for what he gets and gets what he works for.” Pres. (Tennis Club 4 ; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Orchestra 4; Concert Co. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jazz Orchestra 4; Concert Co. 4; Basketball 2. 3. 4; Sec’y. of Foreign Language Club 4; Debating Club 3; Honor Club 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4; Debating Team “B” 3; Music Contest 3; “Minstrel” 4; “China Shop” 3. MELVIN MICHAELS “Fat” Track 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4. CHARLES ORLOFF “Chuck” 't he burned the midnight oil, t never, never with his toil.” Hass Vice-Pres. 1; Class Pres, iketball 2, 3; Football 1, 2, S iK.ei.ucui £ , o, ,t. Football 4; Ass’t. Business Man- FETER OLIVERO “The fair sex affect him not.” Track 2; Language Club 4. THIRTY-TWO ANTON PAUZA “Bud” “Man. delights not me; no, nor woman neither.” Band 4; Jazz Orchestra 4; Hall Ti -es Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3 Typewriting Contest 3; “Dulcy” 3. Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. JOHN PERADOTTO “Peanuts, “Perdot “Real worth requires no comment. Band 1; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; FootbaP 2, 3. 4; Basketball 4; Honor Club 3 4; Honor Roll 1, 2, 3. 4. JOSEPH J. PICCO “Pickles “Life is a jest and all things show it. I thot so once, and now I know it.” Orchestra 1. 2. 3. 4; Band 1. 2. 3. t; Jazz Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4 ; “Minstrel” 2. 4; Manual Arts Club 4 ; “Penrod” 2: “Daddy Long Legs” 3: Concert Co. 4, Better English Play 2; Football Ligh weight 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Honor Club 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. LIDA RIVA “Lids “Her ways are ways of pleasantness And all her paths are peace.” “In Love With a Hero”; “Gypsy Rover;” Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Dramatic Art Club 1. 2; Honor Club 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Shorthand Contests 3; Tennis Club 3, 4; Honor 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2. ALFRED SACKS Logic is logic—that’s all I say.” Basketball 2. 3; Track 2; Debating Club 2, 3; Honor Club 3, 4; Tenuis Club 3, 4; Language Club 4; Dramatic Arts Club 2; Hall Times Staff 4; Honor Roll 4; Interclass Debates 2; “Min strel” 4; Better English Play 2; Lav in Play 4. THIRTY-THREE NINO SERENA “Nin “Happy am I, from care I’m free Why can’t they all be content like me?” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Jazz Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Concert Co. 2, 3; Honor Club 3, 4; Minstrel 2, 4. Honor Roll 3, 4. KITH SPARLING “A merry heart goes all the day.” Glee Club 1, 2; Choral Club 1, 2: Basketball 2, 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3. STELLA STENAYICH “Even her frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Vice Pres. 4; Sec’y. H. A. C. 3; Glee Club 4; Basketball 3, 4 ; Capt. Basketball 3. 4; Honor Club 3, 4; Hall Times Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Typing Contests 2, 3; Shorthand Contests 2, 3; “Minstrel” 4. JOE SI RWILL “Noisy “This way the noise was, if mine ear be true.” Orchestra 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Arts Craft Club 4. JOSEPH TORRI “Noss “A smile for every fellow and two for every girl.” Band 1; Orchestra 1; Hall Times Staff 1, 2. 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis Club 3, 4; Pres. Arts and Crafts Club 4; Debating Club 3. TTHIRTY-FOUR OGQ0Q’’ ' 0B88B 00000 tit 00068 c DARIO VERUCCHI «Chick “He bows at the shrine of athletics.” Football 1, 2. 3. 4; Track 2, 3; Art and Crafts Club 4; Language Club 4. VIOLET WICK “Inconstancy, thy name is Violet” “Gypsy Rover,” “In Love With a Hero;” “Amazon Isle;” Basketball 2 3, 4; Choral Club 3; Glee Club 3; Debating Club 3. JAMES WILSON “Willy “Not that I love studies less—” Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 2; Honor Club 4; Hall Tim es Staff 4; Hall Light Staff 4; Dramatic Art Club 2; “-Penrod”; “Minstrel” 2; Daddy Long Legs.” CLYDE WIXOM “ Vix” “Continual cheerfulness is a sign of wisdom.” Football 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track 3, 4; “Dulcy,” “Amazon Isle.” ANTON ZUKOWSKI “Zuke He loves to chat with girls, you know Tis the way with Zuk, he’s always so.” Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 4; Jazz Orchestra 3, 4; Concert Co. 3, 4; Jazz 3; Debating Club 3; Honor Club 3, 4 ; language Club 4; Dramatic Art Club 2; Tennis Club 4; Sec'y. Tennis Club 4; Hall Times Staff 3, 4; Hall Light Staff 3, 4; Honor Roll 2, 3, 4; Debating Team “B” 3; Declam. Contest. Princeton 3; Music Contest, Princeton 3; “Penrod” 2; “Minstrel” 2, 4; “Dulcy”; “China Shop’; “Gypsy Rover”: “Amazon Isle.” ' l TC 'SOtOtCArcdTo Tm Mr .' on Cr V nmuTtfr • VALUtfOAGl THIRTY-FIVE XIS-AXHIHi CLASS NIGHT PROGRAM SENIOR ORCHESTRA—Irving Franckey, Director, First Violin; Eunice Johnston, Piano; Elizabeth Abraham, Joye Latham, Anton Zukowski and Ethel Keutzer, Violins; John Miglio, Clarinet; Nino Serena, Saxaphone; Melvin Michaels, Trombone; Clarence Keutzer, Baritone; Lois Grivetti, Drums; Clayton Beecham and Joe Picco, Cornets. PROGRAM INTRODUCTION. SALUTATORY_____________________________John Miglio INSTRUMENTAL QUARTETTE—Irving Franckey, Anton Zukowski, Violins; Clayton Beecham, Cornet; Nino Serena, Saxaphone. MOTTO SPEECH________________________________Lida Riva CLASS HISTORY_______________________________Joe Torri GIRLS’ QUARTETTE____________________________Selection CLASS WILL_____________________________________Irving Franckey CLASS PROPHECY_________________________________Stella Stenavich VOCAL SOLO____________________1__________Joye Latham Violin Obligato by Elizabeth Abrahams KEY ORATION___________________________Clayton Beecham JUNIOR RESPONSE________________________________Thomas Ingram PIANO SOLO_____________________________________Eunice Johnston CLASS POEM______________________________________Anton Zukowski VALEDICTORY______________________________________Lois Grivetti SENIOR ORCHESTRA CLASS MOTTO—“Ideals Begins With I.” £ THIRTY-SEVEN In June of Nineteen and Twenty-One we were grade school graduates. Each one of us had our diplomas safely tucked away and were planning and dreaming about our coming high school career. On September first of the same year more than seventy of us came, as seventy hardy warriors, to seek better hunting grounds. All our early dreams were shattered. Our former hunting grounds had been so different. We were dreadfully afraid of the upper-classmen and much more afraid of their everlasting threat of putting us under the showers and their other initiatory stunts. We were also afraid of their pranks, and believing in the maxim “In Unity there is Strength.’’ we could be seen passing from one class to another in small hordes ?o that if we were sent by some mischevious person to take Manual Training in the Domestic Science room we had a big enough delegation to drown out the laughs of a dozen or so of some good future housewives. Soon we outgrew some of these fears and in a short time we were taking part in the extra athletic, musical and dramatic activities. We had representatives in football, basketball and track; members in the band and orchestra; writers for the magazine and annual; had members of our clhss taking part in plays; we gave parties and in turn, had parties given to us. At the beginning of the second semester our class was enlarged by the entrance of about twenty sub-freshfmen. Our second year was a rather quiet one. After duly initiating the Freshmen into our Hall of Learning we settled down to our studies. Urged onward by the red marks and lost credits of the preceding year some of the members of our class managed to get their names on the Honor Roll. But we all knew what the effects of all work and no play were, so after electing Clayton Beecham as president we gave a hard time party to the Juniors. Many were the fines levied for silk hose, hairpins, Stacomb, compacts and other luxuries of like nature. In our Junior Year we really began to be somebody around Hall fat least we thought so). It was in that year that we caught up to Charles Orloff, or, as he would have it, he fell back to us. Because of his athletic prowess and business ability we elected him president. It was in that year that we won the interclass debate, that the Junior girls won the inter-class basketball meet and that the boys won the interclass track and field events. To top all these victories we gave the Junior Prom and when we proclaimed it the best one ever given no one could gainsay us. THIRTY-EIGHT Our last year was the busiest one of all our husy career. Our first task was to select a leader so we chose Clayton Beecham as our President. Then we ordered our rings and pins, had our pictures taken and exchanged them with our friends; we carried the biggest part of the burden of the “Hall Times” and “Light”; backed the Lyceum, successfully or otherwise, gave ourselves a much needed party; took part in the athletic and musical activities; took part in plays; put on a real Senior play; and still managed at intervals to take a peep at our text books to satisfy the demanding faculty. And this brings our history to a close. Of the ninety-five warriors who started on this long march, fifty-seven have turned back or have fallen by the wayside, leaving only thirty-eight arrived at the coveted goal—Commencement. —Joe Torri. CLASS WILL Friends and heirs of the Class of 1925—I have called you together on this occasion to listen to the forlmal reading of the last will and testament of the class of ’25. I am here to inform you that this will was properly signed and witnessed in my presence and that, in compliance with all forms of law of this state, this testament is absolutely and unalterably perfect and implacable. We will and bequeath those characteristics, qualities and dignities, by which we have become so distinguished during our four years of learning, to those students who are sadly lacking in these qualities. TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION we leave all our power of see ing through a stone wall—that power, which in time past, has made oim course in life so spectacular and the lack of which woiilcl have brought our career to an ignominious failure. To MR. MELTON, our Superintendent, we leave at least three months of restful nights and no worries. After1 that he will be able to start again with some other Senior Class. To the FACULTY we leave our profound sympathy at losing such an intelligent and brilliant class. To the JUNIORS we give and bequeath our ercellent behavior, demeanor and power of attention at all times. To the SOPHOMORES we leave our good looks and our rosy complexions. To the FRESHMEN we leave our extraordinary large vocabulary '25 THIRTY-NINE and our tooth picks and matches. The Individual Donations Follow: ELIZABETH “ELIZA” ABRAHAMS hands down her art of hair dressing to her sister Sadie, who is rapidly progressing as a flapper. PETER “PETE” OLIVERO gives his very good attitude towards work to Carleton Goering, who is 0. K. outside of that. RUTH “SLATS” BLAKE donates her gift of gab to any bashful freshmen needing such help. JOE “JOE” BARCHI grants his demure and quiet way to Irving Batten, who thinks he comes to school just to talk. WILLIAM “BALLY” BALADENSKI wills his gentle and ever present voice to Bill Goering, that he may be better heard. CLAYTON “BEECHY” BEECHAM wills and bequeaths his love scene with Eunice in the play “Amazon Isle” to Louis Rupert, the shiek of Hall. JAMES “HARD NOSE” BARROWMAN donates his brilliancy in Physics and Geometry with great pleasure to one who always gets his lesson, because it isn’t going to make much difference. His Ford and the girls who go with it he leaves to Ariel Mattioda. Some job, Ariel. ANGELO “PADDY” BIANCHI bequeaths his various virtues to Windton Cowell who is probably lacking just a wee bit in this line. ROMAN “ROMIE” CHERNESKI wills his genial smile to Beatrix DeFilippi, not that she needs it, but because she will make good use of it. MARTHA “PEGGY” CAMPEGGIO wills her glasses to Paul Cov-•eny, with the wish that he will not strain his eyes preparing his class work at night. LAURETTA “LAURA” FENWICK leaves her flat tires and automobile trouble to Harriet Hassler. IRVING “IRV” FRANCKEY having held with great honor the position bequeathed him by Renatto Gerno in 1923, that of vamping the Freshmen girls, very graciously bestows this same position upon Joe Doyle. MILDRED “MIL” GREENER leaves her sweet touch and ability to play the uke to Leo Bertrand. LOIS “LO” GRIVETTI wills and bequeaths her pleasing disposition and joyous ways to Anna Lapinski, to drive away all gloom through FORTY OQQQQ 90869 coming years. Her sweetness and generosity she gives to Celia Tarro and her love for the Times and Light to Doris Shurtz. LEONA “JOSY” HEILGEIST donates her ability to keep Coach Schell’s athletes out after 12:00 P. M. to “Dolly” and “Rusty.” Both Dolly and Rusty have a great reputation to hold up. EUNICE “SQUEEKIE” JOHNSTON leaves her complete set of “Reduce to Music” record to “Ballis” Hurst. ETHEL “ETHER” KEUTZER wills her basketball ability to Marion Weatherall to make a winning team next year. ELIZABETH “LIZZIE” KUCKUCK leaves her ability to cook and plan meals to Margaret Blum. JOYE “SHORTY” LATHAM donates her melodious voice to “Flucky” Pozzi who will sorely be in need of it for calling signals on the football field next fall. MELVIN “FAT” MICHAEL wills his size and weight to his cousin Leslie Michael, so that he may become a mighty football player next year. GEORGE “BARB” MEEK bequeaths his day dreaming habit to Leo Bertrand so he will not injure himself at hard work. CHARLES “CHUCK” ORLOFF leaves his oil lamp—from which much midnight oil was burnt preparing his lessons? ? ?!!??? to any one Who believes this to be true. CLARENCE “CLAR” KEUTZER bestows his creamy rose complexion, patent leather hair and dreamy eyes to Ira Lunn. This, we hope, will enable him to become as popular with the ladies as Clarence was. JOHN “PEANUTS” PERADOTTO leaves his ability to control his temper to Marvel Brady, hoping she will use it while playing basket ball. JOE “PICKLES” PICCO leaves his hidden “cuds” of gum, to anyone Who can find them. ANTON “TONY” PAUZA donates his grin to any one who has crust enough to wear it. RUTH “RUTHIE’ SPARLING wills her heart breaking ability to Marguerite Noles. NINO “NEEN” SERENA fearing that Francis Dwyer might some day be blown away by a strong wind—presents him with his tall stature and substantial weight. FORTY-ONE JOE “SOUR BELLY” SURWILL wills to Glen Gross, who is the only one to whom he will etnrust the sacred privilege, the habit of forgetting to read his book for outside reading reports until the day it is due. LIDA “LIE” RIVA bequeaths her quiet disposition and sweet charms to Margaret Camerlo, who, it seems, is always on the jump. (We fear she will someday have to be excused from the upper study hall for disturbing the peace.) ALFRED “AL” SACHS leaves his love for the wreaker( ???) sex to “Sleepy” Campbell—with the understanding that he quit sleeping and get busy. i JOHN “JENING” MIGLIO transfers his oratorical aspirations to Ralph Schwab. JOE “PEE-WEE” TORRI wills his cheerfulness to Catherine Franckey, as he feels she is in need of it to pep up the Juniors of next year. DAREO “CHICK” VERRUCHI regretfully leaves his choice library of dime novels to Harriet Hassler. CLYDE “BEAR CAT” WIXOM leaves all his girls to Harold Koehler with the understanding that he take good and precious care of them. JAMES “JIMMY” WILSON leaves Howard Cleer to watch over Anna next year to see that no one steals her heart away. VIOLET “BABE” WICK wills and bequeaths her wicked eyes to Amelia Barrowman who is really in need of such help—trying to vamp all the Senior boys. ANTON “ZUK” ZUKOWSKI most graciously bequeaths his love for himself to any freshman girls looking for a real Valentino. One at a time now—don’t rush! Hereunto this, our last will and testament, 'have we set our hand and seal knowing that all the provisions herein proclaimed are as unalterable and indissoluble as the famous laws of the Medes and Persians. Witness: Dorothy Kelly Bernice Falkin Allen C. Tyler. Signed—SENIOR CLASS. Irving Franckey. FORTY-TWO QOQ0Q Oq3t QBBOBl QBBB9 'fTn Q B BB9] CLASS PROPHECY PROLOGUE Years have passed since graduation Since the class was all together. Each has gone about his duties Each has made success or failure And to you an old man comes now Once a youth of manly vigor Once a young man who was numbered In the class of Twenty-five. And from you he wants the secret Wants the news of his old classmates Of their gains and of their losses Of their works and of their triumphs. Wants to hear the news about them, Of their joys and of their sorrows. Tell him then these things, oh, Seeress, From your sands with all their magic. Tell him then, oh, sand diviner! Tell of every Hall musician How they won the great earth’s plaudits Tell of every sturdy athlete, And of very earnest scholar, Tell whatever fate befell them, Where upon the earth they wander, That his memory may be brightened That his heart strings may be tightened. On bis way he’ll go rejoicing Glad to have old memories brightened Glad to see again his school days. It will cheer him in his wanderings It will bring him peace and heart-ease From the sorrows of his lifetime From the empty years of failure— Lo! he comes the lonely wanderer Gomes the seeker of your secrets. Wanderer—“Hail! Mighty Seeress! I am ready to hear of my classmates.” Seeress—“I will begin.” JO YE LAHTAM, my dear man, is at a Zoological Garden at New FORTY-THREE York as private secretary to CLAYTON BEECHAM who is collecting data on his latest scientific book “The Language of the Apes.” Winsome LOIS GRIVETTI—ah! A scene in a hospital. How proudly and bravely Lois is darting to and fro, preparing diligently for an important operation. The surgeon in charge smiles at her precise movements. Hold! He too, looks familiar—but he is of another tribe. In the far off distance I can see a concrete road winding among hills—at the crest a lone figure against the sky. He’s glancing at the fast setting sun and the marvel of colors. A deep sigh—yes, it is JOHN PERADOTTO who is now a poet and only the great outdoors inspire him. Royalties are enlarging the money bags of ALFRED SACKS and CLARENCE KEUTZER. One writes love songs, the other short Stories for the Spring Valley Gazette. A shoe factory blocks the vie w. As I glance in, I see JOSEPH TORRI in the office—very calm and dignified—reading an injunction against the owners compelling them to close for breaking the “Child Labor Law.” I now see a great crowd in Davenport; and strains of music I can hear. Oh, yes! It is all clear to me now, for emerging from the Academy is none other than MELVIN MICHAELS with his sheepskin for Chiropractic in hand. A sudden transfer in the scene has just taken place and the sands reflect to me a scene where CHARLES ORLOFF holds the center of attraction in) Paris! The whiskered diplomats of France agree to pay their debt to the United States within a year—that is after they have listened to “Chuck’s” learned talk. Ah! The radio world is huShed. Distinctly I hear a clear, forceful, deep-toned voice announce that EUNICE JOHNSTON, the classical saxaphonist, is to play her latest composition from Station W. G. B. W. On the other end of the wire, the handsome announcer seems to be ANTON ZUKOWSKI. Murmi is now a be-whiskered gentleman, but he smiles happily as he hears the crowd shout at a rapidly moving figure on the cinder-path —his understudy “CHICK” VERUCCHI is breaking Murmi’s track records before a large admiring group of sport lovers. Hush! A familiar tune! What, “On Hall Township?” I’m mistaken. It’s a band at the U. of W. playing “On Wisconsin” at the great FORTY-FOUR Illinois game. The crowd goes wild—the husky football team appears. First it is “Nine for the team!” and then “What’s the matter with the Coach!”—why, nothing, of course, for it is BILL BALADENSKI. The sands 'have now brought me back to the Valley Theatre which is rapidly filling. Never| before has there been such a crowded house. Evidently RUTH SPARLING has made use of her vamping ability. Her latest picture “The Vamp of the Cellar” is to appear before the pleased locals. Again, the ancient subject of “Woman’s Rights” comes up. LEONA HEILGEIST is having a hard time convincing the Chamber of Commerce of Ladd that it is perfectly legal flor her to open her “Painless Dentist Shop” on Main street. History repeats itsself. Once more, we are brought back to the shades of Lincoln and Douglas. ETHEL KEUTZER and NINO SERENA are touring the country and debating before large audiences, “Why Hall Lights Shbuld Always Burn?” RAY MEYER is a bachelor of comfortable means, who insists that the more he sees of women the more assured he is of never marrying. He earns his salt by means of a number of motor trucks which he runs and which are’ used for the transportation of passengers and freight in a rustic little village where he resides. The black night holds no terrors for Owlville. Peace and order are pass-words in this town. IRVING FRANCKEY has stepped into his father’s shoes, now being the mighty Chief of Police. Ooh! the sands are very hot, but reflect a very pretty scene—an enormous greenhouse. The owner is looking into the warmth and beauty of his surroundings. JAMES WILSON seems to have no worries beside that of trying to grow roses without thorns. A parade of animals—tents—sawdust and odors—everything mingling busily. A circus scene! Why are the spectators in the “Big” tent clapping so? ELIZABETH KUCKUCK is the feature attraction here—the strong lady of the circus is doing stunts that have never been duplicated by mere woman. In New York PETER OLIVERO is making his fortune selling his new discovery, a cosmetic, with LORETTA FENWICK and her assistants advertising its unusual results. A sweet face behind a desk in the commercial room at dear old Hall. Most likely she is teaching here, but who can she be ? Oh yes! I see now—LIDA RIVA. FORTY-FIVE The glistening sands show a bright future for ELIZABETH ABRAHAMS—she’s now a Victor recording artist. Oh, what a mournful scene! Bub what a beautifully conducted funeral procession, I can see. The corpse evidently is not of your tribe, but the director is JAMES BARROWMAN. I see ANGELO BIANCHI, in his laboratory, a scientist doing research work for his book “Evolution of a Flapper.” GEORGE MEEK—manufacturer of racing cars. He drove his own “Cupid Dart” in the International Races at Paris last year and won the first prize. I am carried off to a lovely scene at Hollywood—RUTH BLAKE is starring in the Passion Play as Mary Magdalen. Seated before a fire-place appears to me ROMAN CHERNESKI. His long flowing hair becomes him very well. He’s an author of great repute. After many years of hard study JOSEPH SURWILL has at last mastered his profession. He’s leading donkey buster on CLYDE WIXOM’S farm, where he experiments with donkeys as a side line to his dairy business. JOSEPH PICCO, in a distant view, is on his Lyceum route as a first class bell-ringer. To be innocent is a desire of many. I can now see a beautiful convent and also MARTHA CAMPEGGIO carrying on the Good Work with earnest eyes that always did reflect her angelic spirit and feeling. The head of the Latin Department at Illinois now appears on this glistening sand. JOHN MIGLIO and VIOLET WICK, his assistant, are showing the audience how useful a dead language can be to struggling students. The sands show no more; it is finished. I wish I was a steno A-sittin’ on a chair, A-doin’ nothing all day long But just to fix my hair. I’d play and flirt, I wouldn't work, I wouldn’t even try; I’d sit and chew my gutn And watch the time go by. FORTY-SIX THE SENIOR CLASS Oh the Senior Class! Class of twenty-five, All her deeds will be remembered, her fame will long survive; Her boys and girls have helped to shape the destinies of Hall, They have boosted every project; they’ve answered every call. In athletics and in studies they have never shirked nor fell, In every field of action they have used their talents well. They have more than once brought glory, and were always known to strive, They have added to Hall’s honor; the Class of Twenty-Five. In our Senior Class were athletes, persevering, brave and strong, All their deeds were always known, Hall will do the m honor long. There was Captain Baladenski, leader in our basket ball, With Miglio and Wilson, all fighting hard for Hall. Chuck Orloff led our football squad through many a strenuous fight, And Meek and Clayton Beecham and Wixom proved their might, “Chick” and Peradotto oft went plunging with the ball And often Irving Franckey made a thrilling run for Hall. In that Senior class were musicians rare, Performers on piano, horn, violin and sax and snare. Eunice at Piano showed extraordinary skill, Elizabeth and Ethel played their violins most well. The members of the girls’ quartette were from that Senior Class, Ruth Blake and Mildred, Lois and Joye, each one a winsome lass. And Nino on the saxaphone could make notes fairly sing, While Clarence, Melvin, Pauza, imade the air with music ring. Lauretta and Joe Picco and Anton aided, all To make the band and orchestra, the very best at Hall. Typists there were too, in the class of Twenty-Five, Under Lida’s skillful fingers a typewriter seemed alive, Ruth, Martha and Leona all showed cleverness and speed, At taking down dictation they were always in the lead. Roman and Joe Surwill to mechanics were inclined, They were skilled in fixing engines, every carbon knock they’d find. And Ray Meyer drove the “schooner” from Seatonville to Hall, His was a noble duty; his reward shall not be small. Oh the Senior Class, of all classes best! In every school activity, itslmembers led the rest. And when a popularity campaign was launched at Ball, ’Twas a Senior girl, our Stella, proved most popular of all. And high upon the roll of future leaders in the land, FORTY-SEVEN The names of Torri and of Sacks will all emblazoned stand. Elizabeth and Violet will lead in Women’s Rights. And Jim Rarowiman, without a doubt, will argue days and nights From the seat he holds in Congress, for a legislative rule Providing for an endowment of a million for Hall School. And the names of Olivero, Banchi, Barchi, too, Will be known o’er all the Nation for their scientific view. Oh the Senior Class, Class of Twenty-Five! All her deeds will be remembered, her fame will long survive, Will be leaders in the nation, they will answer every call; In the world of strife and action they will always onward strive, They’ll add to the Nation’s glory—that Class of Twenty-Five. —Anton Zukowski. POEM We may live without poetry, music and art, We may live without conscience and live without heart. We may live without friends, We may live without books But civilized man cannot live without cooks. He may live without books, What’s knowledge but grieving? He may live without hope, What’s hope but deceiving? He may live without love' What’s passion but pining? But where is the man who can live without dining? —Lucile Owen Meredith. _____m FORTY-EIGHT 3NIN A LH(X£ 9000B TIT BB00S B00BB _ 00000 “If you loiter in the hallway, If you sit upon the stairs, If you walk upon the shrubbery, If you stand about in pairs: You must be extremely careful, And look cautiously about, Else the faculty will get you, If you don’t watch out! If you whisper in the study hall, Or if on your desk you sleep, And never mind the teacher’s rules, Nor heed them when they speak, Then its time for you to mend your ways, And turn around about, Or the faculty will get you, If you don’t watch out!” ----Exchange FIFTY FIFTY-TWO 09Q8Q QBBBB IZS. eaeee Qeaee FIFTY-THREE FIFTY-FIVE SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Elvio Pozzi_________________________________________President Maclean Brown__________________________________Vice-President Doris Schurtz_____________________________Secretary-Treasurer FIFTY-SIX y SOPHOMORES 1. Edith MacDonald 2. Anthony McCook 3. Frances Latham 4. John Lazzaro 5. Esther Koenen 6. Gerard Kinkin 7. Walter Krysyesecki 8. Laura Jordan 9. James Johnston 10. Richard Hocking 16. Leola Fenwick 17. Minnie Fenoglio 18. Windton Cowell 19. Barbara Cherneski 20. Peter Choni 11. Antoinetlo Guidis 12. Hazel Grivetti 13. Catherine Franckey 14. Bessie Finburg 15. Anton Ferrari 21. Bernard Chaponis 22. Anton Celia 23. Margaret Camerlo 24. Angelo Brustolin 25. Harriet Briddick 26. Marvel Brady 27. Felix Bonuchi 28. Stephen Butalot 37. Bernard Mason 38. Cecealia Manning 39. Martin Manning 40. Catherine Zahn 29. Irving Batten 30. Margaret Blum 31. Marie Barto 32. Stanley Baxter 33. James Barrowman 34. Amealia Barrowman 35. Louise Barchi 36. Stacia Mazaika 42. William Witherspoon 43. Hugo Tieman 44. Henry Terando 45. Ruth Ziel 46. William Stedman 47. Gildo Sprina 48. Agnes Shaw 41. Eva Yuotsnukis 49. Ralph Schwab 50. Joe Sanitch 51. Joseph Saad 52. Doris Schurtz 53. Tillie Sacks 54. Louis Ruppert 55. Paul Repka 56. Elvio Pozzi 57. Leland Perkins 58. Eugene Palmiri 59. Rufin Patroski 60. Andrew Patroski 61. Marguerite Nolles 62. Marguerite Norberg 63. Violet Milouski 64. Frances Milouski 65. Charles Montagnoli 66. Cliff Michaels 67. John Hessaglia 68. Arthur Orlandini FIFTY-SEVEN HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’27 May the Class of ’27, in the future years, look; back and read this, the history of their class, and let it recall the memories of the good old days. This class entered school with about eighty students, which was one of the largest enrollments any freshman class ever had. On entering, we were initiated by the upper classmen in the usual way, although it wasn’t a wet one. The first event in our freshman year was the election. The result was: James Johnston, President; Ralph Schwab, Vice-President; El-vio Pozzi, Secretary. Soon after election we held our first class party, which was a huge success. During the debates, which are held every year, the freshman class had for its debaters: Ralph Schwab, Stanley Baxter, Windton Cowell and William Stedman. This team was defeated by the experienced debaters of the Junior class. Although defeated, promising material was discovered for future years. Following close on the heels of inter-class debating came interclass basketball. The freshman team came in third, nosing the Seniors out. In the girls’ tournament the freshman girls came in fourth. One freshman girl, Margaret Camerlo, made the all star team by virtue of her guarding. During our Freshman year the whole class performed faithfully and studiously. In athletics our boys were out trying for the teams. Whenever help was needed from the class, our members performed as dutifully as the others. Thus ends the history of our first year as school. On the return after vacation we were full fledged Sophomores. How proudly we strutted about, yelling at the poor, frightened Freshmen, forgetting that we were once Freshmen ourselves. The football season opened the school’s athletics and Elvio Pozzi, the famed athlete of the Sophomores starred throughout the entire season. As the football season was closing the class held its election. Our football star, Elvio Pozzi, was elected President; Maclean Brown, the musical wizard, Vice-President, and Doris Schurtz, our talented dancer, was elected treasurer. The interclass basketball tourney opened the basketball year, and FIFTY-EIGHT afforded a pleasant time for all the class. As this book goes to press, the track season is opening and the Sophomores have hopes of placing two or three men on the varsity. So ends the history of the class of ’27. We have completed two high school years and we are going into our last two years with high hopes. FIFTY-NINE AMT HE CUTE.? SCHWAB PA VT'S G RAC OUS INSEPARABLE PAL'S SIXTY 3N0-AJ.XIS THE CLASS OF’28 We are the Class of ’28, to you we im'ake our bow Though we’ve been called both dumb and green by all. We’re thinking of the future, not living in the “now” Then we will be the leaders here at Hall. We’ve been envious of favors held by Juniors and by Sophs, We’ve submitted in rebellion to the haughty Senior rule, But we’re waiting for the future, when their hats to us will doff And we will be the leaders in the school. —Frances Riva, ’28 —Beatrix DeFilippi, ’2S SIXTY-TWO THE FRESHMAN MAGAZINE SHELF John Aiimone—“Iamo”________ Marilyn Audo—“Mary”________ Dora Berliner—“Dorie”______ Mary Bernato—“Mae”_________ Stephen Bertalot—“Steve”___ Effie Buck—“Bud”___________ William Campbell—“Bill”____ Peter Campeggio—“Pete”_____ Tresa Campeggio—“Trese”---- James Condie—“Candy”------- Louis Dieci—“Louie”-------- Beatrix DeFilippi—“Bee”____ Ella Doczkus—“El”__________ John Downie—“Jack”_________ Anna Evaskus—“Annie”------- Janet Faletti—“Jenny”______ Paul Gadbut—“Bomb”--------- Ruth Gallagher—“Reggie”---- Joseph Gambiana—“Gumbi”---- Guilo Orlandi—“Coon”------- Margaret Paglia—“Babe”----- Geno Passini—“Gene”-------- Charles Pelligreno—“Charles”-- Helena Penning—“Leah”------ Walter Protsko—“Walt”------ Frances Riva—“Frisk”_______ Anna Robish—“Anne”--------- Ellen Sauteli—“El”_________ Joseph Sears—“Joe”_________ Sadie Steffen—“Curly”------ Ruby Strand—“Rube”--------- Ethel Taggart—“Tag”-------- Quinto Torri—“Quine”------- Antone Trillet—“Toney”----- Daniel TrilleW'Danny”------ Marguerite Urquhart—“Peggy” Genevieve Volango—“JJenny”_. Esther Walker—“Est”________ Henry Weissenberger—“Heiny” Helen Ziel—“Ted”___________ Joseph Giachini—“Joe”------ __________Youth’s Companion _______________Silent Partner _________________Gregg Writer _________________The Musician _________________Auto Review _____________,i_Breezy Stories ________________Droll Stories ___________________Pathfinder ___________Good Housekeeping __________________Motor Land __________________Yours Truly _______Dance Lovers Magazine _________Cafeteria Management __________Science and Invention ________________Movie Weekly _________________________Spatula ________________________Ambition _________American Hair Dresser ________________________Strength _____________Business Methods ___Brooms, Brushes and Mops _______________________.-Bookman National Taxicab and Motorbus _______________Modern Priscilla ________________________Motordom _________,_______Work and Win __________________Candy Jobber ___________________The Outlook ___________________________Brain __________Fairne and Fortune ___________________________Style _________________Telling Tales _________________Popular Radio _________________Better Times __'________________________Grit ___Soap Gazette and Perfumer ___________________The Violinist ___________________Town Talk ______Popular Science Monthly _________________School World _________________________Forward SIXTY THREE Carleton Goering—“Parky”__ Esther Gross—“Snookums”___ Harriet Hassler—“Hatty”___ Ralph Houghawout—“Snail”__ Arthur Hurst—“Art”________ John KaDman—“Kami”________ Ella Kwadas—“El”__________ William Linker—“Bill”_____ Walter Kowkevitch—“Bloddie” Helen Manning—“Sharkey”___ Mary Manning—“Molly”______ Anton Martinkus—“Carpy”___ Casey Matt—“Casey”________ Ariel Mattioda—“Bud”______ Edmund Maurer—“Percy”_____ Elnora Maurer—“Nora”______ Bernard McDonald—“Bud”____ Leslie Micheals—“Fat”_____ Danti Mini—“Raz”__________ Petrick Milassuski—“Pete”_ --------------Athletic Journal _________________Vanity Fair ._The Etude Music Magazine ______________________Novelets ---------------Soda Fountain _________________Wild West --------------------------Life _____________Poultry Keeper American Automobile Digest _________________Irish World -----American Needlewoman ---------------------Sportlife --------------Literary Digest -------------Forbes Magazine -----Capt. Bille’s Whiz Bang -----------------Simart Set ___________American Farming _______________________Comfort -----------------Dream World -----------------------Secrets Sub-Freshman. Peter Brussack—“Pete”_________________ Sheldon Croisant—“Shel”_______________ Andrew Fenoglio—“Doughnuts”-._________ Orey Foley—“Orey”_____________________ Harold Koehler—“Shiek”________________ Daniel Kockinski—“Deny”_______________ Andrew Lolli—“Himer”__________________ Joseph Masilonus—“Joie”_______________ Olide Milonesi—“Shorty”_______________ Mary Pederzini—“Silver”_______________ Florence Ponsetti—“Flo”_______________ William Savietch—“Bill”_______________ Josephine Sekruski—“Jose”_____________ Peter Selski—“Selski”_________________ Micheal Sunvill—“Midge”_______________ John Taber—“Booky”____________________ Ruth Wayker—“Ruthie”__________________ Adolph Yakas—“Red”____________________ Class Officers President_____________________________ Vice-President________________________ Secretary-Treasurer___________________ -----National Builder Young People’s Weekly _____Musical Observer ------------------Baton -------------------Wasp --------------Adventure _________Inland Printer ------------------Judge _________Little Folks -----Shorthand Writer ----------Music Hour --------Current Events -----------------Beauty ------------Dog World „_The Young Debater -----American Printer .-Hospital Management ----------Boy’s World —Ariel Mattioda -----Frances Riva Beatrix De Filippi SIXTY-POUR y SIXTY-FIVE THE MINSTREL Even though staged on Friday, the 13bh of November, Hall’s yearly Minstrel was given before a full house and was well received. The Minstrel was divided into three distinct acts, the first consisting of the usual semi-circle with interlocutor and end men. There were both opening and closing overtures of well-known negro songs. The second act was a representation of the Duncan Sisters. The third was a one act Negro Farce, “The Rickety Rackety Radio.” One of the outstanding features of the entertainment was the music furnished by Franck-ey’s Jazz Orchestra. The various costumes worn by the cast created a humorous atmosphere suitable to the occasion. The cast follows: PARTI Principles Joseph Picco, Interlocuter; Anton Zukowski and John Miglio, end men. PART II Duncan Sisters—Esther Gross and Beatrix DeFilippi. PART III Rickety Rackety Radio Gordleak_________________________________ Grapefruit_______________________________ No Nothin’_______________________________ Apple Jack Johnson_______________________ Aasan Gas________________________________ Bones____________________________________ Voice in the Radio_______________________ _____Alfred Sacks ______John Miglio ____Louis Ruppert ___James Johnson _______Glen Gross William Steadman _-Anton Zukowski Other Negro Characters Sadie Abraham. Ralph Schwab, Windton Cowell, Richard Hocking, George Meek, Hugo Tieman, Minnie Fenoglio, Stacia Mozaika, Anna Hanney, Clarence Keutzer, William Stedman, Ruth Blake, Lois Gri-vetti, Anna Lapinski, Ray Meyer, Ida Mammei, Stanley Baxter, Charles Montagnoli, Eunice Johnson, Elizabeth Abraham. Thomas Ingram, Leo Bertrand, William Witherspoon, Mildred Greener, Stella Stenavich Elizabeth Moskaites, Lauretta Fenwick, Beatrice Boucher, Anton Yus-kis, Catherine Franckey, Eleanor Sabbatini, Edna Phelps, Margaret Camerlo, Howard Cleer. SIXTY-SIX AMAZON ISLE A school play, which was given on Friday, March 13, was even more successful than the Minstrel. The farce comedy of Amazon Isle and the strange situation among cannibals furnished a great deal of amusement. The cast was as follows: Cyrus B. Quackinbush (a wealthy millionaire)________Charles Orloff Reggy Rexford (a social idler)_____________________Anton Zukowski Simpson (Cyrus’ secretary)____________________________Clyde Wixom Mrs. Daffodyl Dare (Cyrus’ sister)____________jClizabeth Abraham.- Squire Sykes (from Onion Center)________________________Ray Meyers Pansy Sykes (his niece)________________________Amelia Barrowman George (a colored butler)____________________________George Meek Rose (Cyrus’ daughter)______________________________________Eunice Johnston Jack Dawes (an astronomer)_________________________________Clayton Beecham Bula Bula (an Amazon lieutenant)________________Margaret Camerlo Violet (Cyrus’ oldest daughter)______________________Violet Wick Lulu Palaza (Queen of the Amazons)_____________________Ruth Blake Act I takes place at the home of Cyrus Quackenbush. Squire Sykes has found a map, belonging to Jack Dawes, which gives information concerning buried treasure on Tom Tom Island. Plans are made to unearth the treasure. Dawes, who is in love with Rose, daughter of Cyrus, discovers the plot to rob him of his rightful wealth and plans to “beat them to it.” Act II. Cyrus and his friends have failed so far to find the treasure. The head hunting Amazons appear, led by George, a former colored butler at the Quackinbush home, who has been captured by the savages and made their chief head hunter. He tells of the ship wreck of Jack Dawes’ party of which he was a mehiber, and states that all the rest have been lost. The Quackinbush party is held captive by the Amazons. Act III. Jack Dawes appears just in time to save the Quackinbush party from the savages, with the aid of an eclipse of the sun. Reggy then announces that he has found the treasure and Dawes proceeds to divide it to the satisfaction of all, even the Squire, who protests that one-fifth is not enough for him; he will have nothing smaller than one-tenth ! SIXTY-SEVEN LYCEUM COURSE One of the most delightful parts of the year’s entertainment was furnished by the Redpath Bureau of Lyceums. Although financially the Lyceum was a failure, it proved to be a great success from the view, point of all high class pleasure seekexs. Each and every number was well received and well given. The Lyceum Course this year consisted of a trio of notable entertainments. The Faubel Entertainers were here on November 26. Mr. and Mrs. Faubel gave a number of monologues and musical readings. One of the most interesting parts of the program was a “Literary,” consisting of the old time school house and the old time fiddle numbers. A one act sketch entitled “Dust of the Road” was also given. The second number of the Lyceum was given by the Hippie Company, who appeared on December 8. A very attractive program, consisting of both classical and popular music was given. The instruments played were piano, violin, cornet, drums, xylophone and trombone. The widely popular Troubadour Male Quartette gave the third number February 7. The program featured vocal numbers; both solo, ensemble; cornet, violin and saxaphone solos; and violin, cornet, clarinet trios The richly varied program of this number met with wonderful success and was highly praised by all1 who attended. The 1925 Lyceum Course presented an entertainment of such wide variety and at the same time rendered every number so skillfully and artistically that it was certain to meet with the approval of our appreciative audiences and we hope will continue to do so in the future. DRAMATICS “The play is done; the curtain drops Slow falling to the prompter’s bell A moment yet the actor stops And looks around to say farewell.” —Thackeray The year of ’25 was a success for Hall as far as dramatic standpoint is concerned. Only in the Lyceum course was there a financial loss. There were three Lyceum numbers; Faubel entertainers, Hippie Concert Company, and Troubadour Male Quartette. All were excellent numbers. Two splendid school plays, “Amazon Isle” and the Senior play and one minstrel were produced by student talent during the year. The success of the student plays was largely due to the untiring efforts of Mr. Fletcher. SIXTY-EIGHTT THINK ABOUT THIS—CLASS OF ’26 Is a Lyceum course a success when it is a financial disaster? Here are the facts on Hall’s 1924-1925 course. The reader is asked to read them and then answer the above question. Cost of talent_____________________________________________________$365.0 ) Cost of advertising, ushers, etc----------------------------------- 16.05 Total Expenditures___________________________________________$381.05 Cash from season tickets (115)______________________$115.00 Cash from door receipts______________________________ 60.65 Total Receipts ______________________________________________$175.00 Deficit on Course_________________________________________________$205.40 Of course the story told by these figures is a discouraging one. The people of our community do not support a lyceum course, though no one who saw the course this year can be found who does not say something good about the excellence of it. Redpath courses are always good. There is one big item against this financial deficit. As has been the custom the past four years, every student of Hall Township High School was given a complimentary ticket to each number. It is safe to estimate that 90 per cent of all the students saw every number. The actual educational and social value of this can not be determined, but the writer believes it is worth many times the above named deficit. What do you think? And again somebody had to be responsible for the $205.40 deficit. If you were the responsible one, would you call the course a success? If you are a student who saw each number with a complimentary ticket do you call it a success? Does the school at large think it a success? Does the community think it a success? And what, under these circumtsances, about a course for 1925-1926? Isn’t our school talent more appreciated ? Ye Seniors of tomorrow, think about it! SIXTY-NINE i__ BAND “You think they are crusaders sent From some infernal clime, To pluck the eyes of Sentiment And dock the tail of Rhyme; To crack the voice of melody And break the legs of Time.” Consisting of over thirty pieces, Hall’s Band this year was the largest and best musical organization in the history of the school. At all football and basketball games it was one of the attractions. It gave a program at the Valley Theatre and entered the State Contest at Chicago. Uniforms were purchased for the members and the band was drilled and organized according to military order. The Members Cornets—Joseph Picco, Clayton Beecham, Anton Yuskis, Leland Perkins, Melvin Michaels. Saxaphones—Nino Serena, Ariel Mattioda, Stanley Baxter, Richard Hocking, Ralph Schwab and Ira Lunn. Clarinets—John Miglio, Andrew Fenoglio, Joseph Surwill, William Stedman. Trombones—Melvin Michaels, Paul Repka, Thomas Ingram. Altos—Harrison Toney, William Weatherspoon, Glen Gross. Baritone—Clarence Keutzer. Basses—Anton Zukowski, Maclean Brown. Drums—Anton Pauza, Louis Ruppert, Hugo Tieman. Cymbals—James Johnston. SEVENTY ORCHESTRA “Keeping time, time, time, In a sort of Runic rhyme.” —Poe. The orchestra was organized in the early part of the year and under Mr. Fletcher’s able instruction made good progress. There were about thirty members who worked hard and faithfully throughout the school year. The personnel is as follows: Violins—Anton Zukowski, Elizabeth Abrahams, Joye Latham, Marguerite Noles, James Johnston, Bruce Wilson, Ethel Keutzer, Lauretta Fenwick, Ori Foley, Harold Koehler, Jeanette Faletti, Minnie Fenoglio, Genevieve Volagno, Helen Manning, Florence Ponsetto. Cornets—Clayton Beecham, Anton Yuskis, Joseph Picco. Baritone—Clarence Keutzer. Saxaphones—Ariel Mattioda, Ralph Schwab, Stanley Baxter, Richard Hocking, Ira Lunn. Sousaphone—Maclean Brown. Mellophone—Glen Gross, William Witherspoon. Trombone—Melvin Micheals, Clarance Keutzer. Drums—Lois Grivetti. Piano—Eunice Johnston. Clarinets—John Miglio, Andrew Fenoglio. SEVENTY-ONE GLEE CLUB “Song Charms the Sense”—Milton. This organization accomplished a great deal for it was made up of entirely new material. The girls worked earnestly and faithfully throughout the entire year. The Glee Club made several successful appearances before the entire school. Their success is due to Mr. Fletcher’s persevering and everlasting hard work. The members are as follows: Sopranos—Joye Latham, Lois Grivetti, Esther Gross, Beatrice DeFilippi, Elizabeth Moskaites, Eleanor Sabbatini, Beatrice Boucher, Veronica Reeland, Stacia Mozaika, Minnie Fenoglio, Celia Manning. Altos—Elizabeth Abrahams, Stella Stenavich, Anna Lapinski, Sadie Abrahams, Ida Mammei. SEVENTY-TWO y —— .. GIRLS’ QUAR TETTE “She sung a song that took my heart away”—Allingham. This is an organization that Hall is proud of, the “Merry Warblers” of Hall. The quartette gave programs in general assembly during the year and was no small factor in the success of the Concert Company. The members are: First Soprano—Joye Latham. Second Soprano—Lois Grivetti. First Alto—Mildred Greener. Second Alto—Ruth Blake. SEVENTY THREE JAZZ ORCHESTRA “We are the Music Makers”—Arthur O’Shanghnessy. No party would have been complete this year without the Jazz Orchestra. It furnished music at all parties, the Lyceum Course and the Junior Prom. Their personell is as follows: Piano—Lois Grivetti. Violin—Anton Zukowski. Clarinet—John Miglio. Saxaphone—Ariel Mattioda Cornet—Joe Picco. Trombone—Melvin Michaels. Drums—Anton Pauza. SEVENTY-FOUR THE CONCERT COMPANY “Sound, jocund strains, on pipe and viol sound, Young voices sing.”—Life-Music. The Concert Company this year was made up of fourteen members who were the picked talent of the school. Under the able instruction of Mr. Fletcher the organiation had a very successful year. They played music ranging from the latest jazz hits to grand opera numbers. The girls’ quartette and a number of solo features added to the attractiveness of the programs. The company gave concerts in the following places: Granville, April 24; W. M. A. Q., (Chicago Daily News) Chicago, April 28; Wheaton College, April 29; Elgin, April 30; Home Concert, May 1; Walnut May 5. The personnel follows: Irving Franckey, Marguerite Noles, Anton Zukowski and Elizabeth Abrahams, violins; Joseph Picco, cornet; Clayton Beecham, cornet and Sousaphone; John Miglio, Clarinet; Nino Serena, Ariel Mattioda, saxaphones; Clarence Keutzer, trombone; Lois Grivetti, drums; Eunice Johnston, piano; Girls Quartette: Joye Latham, Mildred Greener, Lois Grivetti, Ruth Blake; Solo Dancer: Beatrix DeFilippi. SEVENTY-FIVE THE HALL TIMES For four years the Hall Times was a monthly magazine. This year it has been changed from a monthly magazine to a bi-weekly newspaper. The regular paper was an eight page edition, but quite often ten and twelve pages were published. Although this has been the first year the Times has existed as a newspaper, several favorable comments were made upon it at the State Journalism Contest at the University of Illinois. Formerly the Times and Light Staffs were one and the same, but due to the fact that an altogether different type of work must be done for a newspaper than for an annual there were two separate and distinct staffs this year. Members of the Staff Lois Grivetti_____________________________________Editor in Chief Irving Franckey_________________________________Business Manager Joe Torri, James Wilson, James Barrowman.Ass’t. Business Managers Anton Zukowski, Alfred Sacks___________________________Editorials James Johnston_____________________________________________Sports Editor Eunice Johnston___________________________________________Society Editor Anna Hanney, Anna Lapinski, Beatrix DeFilippi, Esther Gross ___________________________________________Columnists Clayton Beecham--------------------------------------------Joke Editor Anton Pauza____________________________________________Exchange Editor ksl_____m SEVENTY-SIX y Elizabeth Abrahams, Ruth Blake, Stella Stenavich, Mildred Greener, Lida Rive______________________________________Typists Ethel Keutzer, Louis Rupert, Joye Latham, Maclean Brown Maryion Weatherall, Beatrice Boucher, Francis Riva, Glen Gross, John Miglio, Anita Volpini----------------Reporters MUSIC “Music when soft voices die Vibrates in the memory.”—Shelly. The year 1924-25 can be termed as Hall’s Music Year. Under the direction of Mr. Fletcher, remarkable progress has been made in all musical activities. A band of over thirty pieces was sent to the state tournament. The Concert Company, in addition to the annual tour, broadcasted from Daily News Station W. M. A. Q. Besides these the general assembly programs were given by the orchestra, glee club, and girls’ quartette. Music was furnished at parties and Lyceum Courses by the Jazz Orchestra. SEVENTY-SEVEN THE HALL HONOR CLUB “Here it is written, Toil shall have its wages and its honor.” Last year an association of those students who were most diligent, most talented, and who had a certain number of extra curricular activity credits was organized as the Honorary Activity Club, with about thirty members. Scholarship, participation in extra-curricular activities and conduct were the basis of eligibility, six points in these requirements being necessary for membership. The greatest achievement of the club of ’25 has been the securing of a national charter, and membership in the National Honor Society of Secondary Schools. The cardinal objectives of this society are Character, Leadership, Loyalty and Service—requirements very similar to those of the Hall chapter. The interested efforts of Mr. Melton and Miss Kelly, our sponsor, made this Honor possible. Service and Loyalty have been emphasized in the active support that the club has given games, plays and drives during the past year. Various delightful social events have made membership a pleasure, as have the bi-monthly meetings where discussions of live and helpful topics were planned in logical succession. Surely the future class will SEVENTY-EIGHT carry on the work; Hall needs this type of organization. Elizabeth Abrahams James Barrowman Beatrice Boucher Clayton Beecham William Baladenski Ruth Blake Francis Dwyer Irving Franckey Mildred Greener Lois Grivetti Glenn Gross Anna Hanney Local Chapter Members Leona Heilgeist Eunice Johnston John Miglio John Peradotto Lida Riva Alfred Sacks Nino Serena Stella Stenavich James Wilson Anton Zukowski Anna Lapinski Joye Latham National Honor Society Members Anna Lapinski John Miglio Lida Riva Stella Stenavich Anton Zukowski Eunice Johnston Elizabeth Abrahams Clayton Beecham Irving Franckey Lois Grivetti £ SEVENTY-NINE FOREIGN LANGUAGE CLUB Hall’s Foreign Language Club is a recent acquisition to the list of numerous clubs already functioning at Hall. Although an innovation of the past year, the club has already proved its ability to take its place in the columns of Hall’s activities. The enrollment exceeds that of any of the present clubs and includes all those who are taking any language with passing grades. A number of Latin plays have been given and the members have been so ambitious as to bring out a Latin paper every semester. Under the efficient sponsorship of Mr. Toney and Miss Anderson, the new club has had a year of prosperous activity. President—Ethel Keutzer. Vice-President—Anna Lapinski. Secretary—John Miglio. EIGHTY The Minuet EIGHTY-ONE SOCIETY All work and no play would make Hall Students dull; but the students refuse to be dull, thus accounting for several successful social events this year. All the school parties were well attended and all enjoyed themselves. Hamburg Fry The Honor Club’s social season started with a Hamburg Fry, given early in the fall. The event was given in favor of James Johnston’s team, leaders in the subscription campaign for the Hall Times. A fire was built on the campus by some energetic boys and soon odors of frying hamburg floated into the air. The fry consisted of a regular “pick up” picnic supper and was enjoyed by all. After everyone had eaten as much as possible and a little more, school songs were sung to the strains of a ukele. Finally the fire went out and the party adjourned to the gym, where Hall’s Jazz Orchestra played so well that no one could keep from dancing. Senior Party Hall’s social season was opened with a Senior party held on Saturday night, October 10, in the high school gymnasium. The football boys were guests of honor. The early part of the evening was spent at games, followed by dancing. Music was furnished by the Jazz Orchestra. Tenth Annual Football Banquet The close of the football season was celebrated by a banquet for the team, held on November 25, at the High School. About twenty-five were present. The affair was entirely successful and was a pleasing commemoration of the football season of 1924-25. Mr. Tyler acted as toastmaster, and called on each of the Senior boys for a short talk. Mr. Melton, Mr. Duncan and Coach Schell then spoke to the boys and Coach Schell presented each boy with a bronze watch fob as a token of his appreciation of the work and cooperation during the football season. Mrs. Dyer had charge of the menu, which was as follows: Fruit Cocktail Roast Chicken and Dressing EIGHTY-TWO Creamed Carrots and Peas Mashed Potatoes Cranberries Combination Salad Olives Pumpkin Pie a la mode Coffee Ladd Fans Entertain Hall’s Letter Men Hall’s letter men and coaches were guests of loyal Ladd football fans Thursday evening, December 4th. A fried chicken and raviola banquet was served at the Columbus Hotel in Ladd. Thirty persons were present. The subject for toasts and speeches was a champion football season for Hall next year. Every one present was called on by the toastmaster, Paul Perona, for a short talk on the subject. All who attended gave enthusiastic reports of a good time had. Juniors Hold Christmas Party The Juniors first social affair was a party held in true Christmas spirit on December 20th, 1924. All the Juniors and basketball boys who attended became as expectant as little children when Santa Claus himself made his appearance and left a gift, for each person present. The first part of the evening was spent in playing holiday gaines. Refreshments were then served and Christmas candy passed around. The remainder of the evening was given over to dancing. All the Juniors put themselves on the map by getting out and dancing. Hall’s Jazz Orchestra furnished the music and the party came to a close in real Junior Spirit at 11:15. H. A. C. Valentine Party Big hearts, little hearts, loving hearts, broken hearts, even Cupid with his piercing arrow, all were to be found at the second annual formal party given by the Honor Club on Friday, February 13th, 1925. Friday the 13th held no superstition for them or the spirit of gayety would not have been so evident. Early in the evening each member was presented with a dance program shaped like a heart. Almost immediately the programs were filled and dancing was started. Towards the end of a most enjoyable evening refreshments were served in the teachers’ dining room. The tables were prettily decorated in red and white. At each place there were heart favors and place cards. After the Honor Club members and their guests, the basket ball boys and the faculty, were seated, a EIGHTY-THREE big box arrived with big red bows and decorated with little red hearts. On opening it the contents were found to consist of a comic valentine for each one present. After supper, dancing was resumed until 11:45 when “Home Sweet Home” brought to a close one of the most pleasant social events of the year. Sophomore Party Beginning with the refreshments and a song “Good Night Ladies” the Sophomore party held in the school gymnasium, April 17, was a true backward affair. The first half of the evening was spent playing backward games and stunts, and the rest of the time was given over to dancing. About fifty Sophomores were present. Hall’s Jazz Orchestra furnished the music. AN IF FOR GIRLS If you can make good fudge and walnut candy And yet fry steaks and make good biscuits, too; If you can keep up your complexion And yet give serious things their proper due If you can skate and row, swim and play tennis, But yet be feminine with it all, If you can be a pal to every fellow And yet not use your charms to make them fall If you can dress in style, up to the minute And yet be governed not by fads and frills, And make a charming hostess and entertainer But not worry Dad with excessive bills; If you know science, politics, economics But not let knowledge turn your pretty head And with it all can sew, manage a household, Help see to it that poor old Dad’s well fed. If you can be blithe, gay and always happy And yet not lose your head in all this whirl; Yours is the world and everything that’s in it And what is more, you’ll catch a man, my girl. EIGHTY-FOUR EIGHTY-FIVE FOOTBALL Hall 0; Rock Island 3 Battling through a field of mud, Hall was finally beaten in the last few minutes of play by a line drop kick. Verucchi made twenty yards for the longest run of the game. Rock Island made four attempts at drop kicking, one from our fifteen yard line. Straight football predominated throughout the game. Hall 0; St. Bede 12 In this game Hall showed the result of over-confidence, for the fast, heavy backfield from St. Bede ran wild. Hall played a ragged game of football—being on the defense most of the time. There was only one interesting part of the game and that was when a St. Bede man dashed 82 yards for a touchdown. Hall 27; Morris 0 Hall showed some of the old time class when they conquered the heavy Morris team. The game was interesting because of several long runs by Franckey and Carpy. Meek and Peradotto plowed constantly through the opponent’s line. Hall 7; Ottawa 14 By the score, Hall lost, but in the eyes of a thousand spectators EIGHTY-SIX they won. Ottawa was outplayed every minute of the game and was forced to the defense. Captain Orloff and Peradotto played a great game, but so did the whole team. Tearing away for long runs and tackling viciously took the heart out of Ottawa. Eleven tear stained warriors left the field that day—the losers—but truly magnificent men, who fought the good fight and lost. Hall 7; Kewanee 14 With Orloff in the hospital the team lacked punch. Both teams seemed able to advance at will but when the yardage was needed they couldn’t deliver the goods. Neither Hall nor Kewanee kicked during the last half. The colored boy was the whole show for the boilermakers. Hall 0; Mooseheart 36 Although the score was large it does not indicate the fight Hall put up. Asi the Aurora Beacon News put it: “Hall was a better team than the score indicates.” Wixom, who was playing Orloff’s position showed uncanny ability at breaking up end runs. Hall 7; Princeton 6 With Captain Orloff back the Hall team won'the championship of Bureau county and can still say Princeton never has beaten Hall. Doped as underdogs, Hall’s warriors came back and upset all of Princeton’s lofty aspirations. Both of the lines were exceedingly rough and penalties were frequent. A pass from Franckey to Dwyer netted our score. Hall 0; La Salle 6 The old rival, La Salle, defeated Hall in a hard fought game. Making their only tally in the opening period, La Salle took the defense. Hall tried several passes but was not successful in the attempts. Our backs did not get away for the customary gains. Hall 19; Spaulding 6 Spaulding, fresh from their victory over Canton, were no match for Hall. Upsetting all dope, Hall completely outclassed and outplayed the downstaters. With nine Hall warriors playing their last game, it was an ideal ending for the season. Their score was made on recovering a fumble. Franckey and Bar Meek scored because of the team work of the ten other men. EIGHTY-SEVEN IPII0OO ILJIeeu !oOS 90|m0‘-)I bamGB [j Hj ry V H ! ' K .. ■ ’ 1 OUR FOOTBALL MEN 1. CHARLES ORLOFF, Captain (Senior)—Tackle and Center-Weight 157—“Chuck” was an admirable leader, always encouraging his team mates to their utmost. His never-die spirit, along with his hard hitting made him one of the leading tackles in the Illinois Valley. 2. WILLIAM BALADENSKI (Senior)—Guard—Weight 15 -Playing a hard and stubborn game, “Bally” kept his opponents always EIGHTY-EIGHT Hall on the lookout. He played his position like a veteran and was one of the main factors in the line. 3. IRVING FRANCKEY (Senior)—Halfback-Weight 136— “Pio” was the fastest man on the squad. Starting around the ends and dodging through the whole team showed him at his best. 4. GEORGE MEEK (Senior)—Halfback—Weight 148—We have yet to find an opposing line that could stop “Bar.” Ploughing through Hall_____[ WfiftTlISh US Doyle. J. WIL60PI Light EIGHTY-NINE the center or smashing off tackle was “soup” for him. 5. JOHN PERADOTTO (Senior)—Fullback—Weight 147. Getting the ball on the kickoff and running eighty-five yards through the Ottawa team is a sample of Johnny’s worth. 6. DAREO VERUCCHI (Senior)—Quarterback—Weight 136— “Chick” had a football head and he used it. When needed he could be counted on to gain ground. His “flying tackles” took the heart out of W xo v Ccvtny FHflhcricy KSi— NINETY many opponents. 7. JAMES WILSON (Senior)—End—Weight 138—Although the lightest man in the line, “Jim” smashed up end runs in great style. 8. CLYDE WIXOM (Senior)—Center—Weight 147—“Wildcat” Wixom was true to his name. Blocking kicks at Mooseheart was just warming up exercise for him. He was a man who could never be licked. 9. JOHN COVENY (Junior)—Guard—Weight 157—Time and again “Jack” broke through the opponents’ lines and stopped them before they knew what hit them. 10. JOE DOYLE (Junior)—End—Weight 135—Getting down on punts or breaking up end runs Joe was there with his “Fighting Irish” spirit. 11. FRANCIS DWYER (Junior)—End—Weight 171—We can truthfully say that f w are the opponents who ventured around “Lard’s” end more than once. The interference has yet to be made which can take him down. As for passes—few there were which slipped through his hands. 12. IRA LUNN l Junior)—Tackle—Weight 157—“Lunny” could give and take. He was like a shot from a “Big Bertha” smashing through and busting up plays. 13. ANTON MARTINKUS I Freshman)— Halfback—'Weight 126 —In the Morris gamei “Carpy” made a record. His winged shoes carried across the goal line more than once. 14. ELVIO POZZI (Sophomore)—Quarterback—Weight 125.— Although a little fellow “Flucky” was hard to tackle. He could always be counted on to deliver the goods. 15. CLAYTON BEECH AM (Senior)—Tackle—Weight 158— “Beech” 'was the mainstay on the right side of the line. An excellent tackier and a punter of no mean ability. A combination of brains and brawn. NINETY-ONE BASKET BALL Following a four-day rest from Football, Hall opened the 1924-25 basketball season. With seven days practice we Imet and were defeated by Granville on Wednesday and took another nice beating on Friday from La Salle. After these two knockout blows, Hall collected herself and proved a stiff opponent throughout the season. You cannot forget the struggle with the Putnam county boys on Hall’s own floor. Wasn’t that extra overtime period a thriller and don’t you remember the referee? Nobody else but “Babe” Dick Hall of Illinois University. This season’s call brought about thirty boys out, and although the team was not as successful as it might have been, we are sure they learned the traits of goodfellowship, comradship, and above all, clean sportsmanship, better than they probably could have through victory. Did you ever see our boys crabbing because they lost the game? No! They acted like true sports, if they were treated fairly. Probably the best game of the year was that against Granville on Hall’s own floor. Your team was represented in gafmes with the best quintets in this NINETY-TWO part of Illinois. Hall managed to hold Streator down to a closer score than did other schools who boasted of having a stronger and better team than Hall Township’s quintet and then when Amboy came down to our Gymnasiutn Hall took them into camp by a large score. It is significant that Amboy defeated La Salle-Peru in one of their scheduled games. Towards the end of the season Hall was progressing rapidly. We cannot boast of a flashy offensive team, but the boys were NINETY-THREE strong defensively. A factor in holding the spirit of Hall Township up was the way the band turned out and played the familiar tune “On Hall Township.” The coaches and the team give due appreciation to Mr. Fletcher and his trumpeters. Now we come to the close of the season, ending with the tournaments. Things look as if someone sent a message to Old Man Jinx. He started his dirty work before the games began by making Peoria Manuals’ entry slip fall into the hands of Hall Township. But Peoria was not so fortunate as to win the I. V. Tournament. La Salle-Peru came out in the lead when the final reckoning came. Then the Bureau County tourney came along and Manlius was the lucky team in the finals with Princeton. Manlius has won the cup for two successive years. Watch out next year for Hall, Manlius. Most of these games were hotly contested, Buda going about as strong as any team. And then the District Tournament at La Salle closed our season. Ottawa was the winner of this tournagnent, by defeating Earlville in the last game of the tournament. There are eight hard-working loyal letter men on this year’s team, although the squad which was out every night helped the ones that received letters to do so and should be given recognition. The letters were issued in General Assembly, Wednesday, March 11, 1925. We hope that with recruits from the Freshmen, Sub-Freshlmen and Second teams of this year we can produce at Hall a Basketball team which will build and continue to hold a reputation as a top-notch-er. Bring on La Salle!!!! NINETY-FOUR WM. BALADENSKI, Captain, Floor Guard—“Bally” is a good defensive man, a fair shot and always pepped up his team. One reason why La Salle found difficulty in the District Tourney. JAMES WILSON, Forward—Jimmie is a speedy dribbler, a clever passer. We liked the way he slipped in two goals against Granville. JOE VERUCCHI, Forward—Joe possesses a keen eye and has plenty of speed. We predict that he will be high point man on next year’s championship five. Chick made a hit at Streator; starred at LaSalle. JOHN CONDIE, Center—John follows the ball well and is an excellent feeder. He puts the T in team work. JOHN MIGLIO, Back guard—This southpaw played a heady game whenever called upon. We like your spirit, John! Hold ’em La Salle! BRUCE WILSON, Forward—Bruce played hard wherever he was put and with a little imore experience should develop into a real eager. How about next year, Bruce? THOMAS INGRAM, Guard—Tom is the scrappiest man on the squad, and he always plays for the ball. Sinks one man and then two. We’ll see you next year, Tom. JOHN PERADOTTO, Guard— “To John who has the spirit to do or die; but never quit We’re glad you made a letter, Doc, for you surely did your bit.” NINETTY FIVE NINETY-SIX OQQ0G -rtfer QBBBB QQBB8 TTY 0B9Be, TENNIS CLUB The Tennis Club, one of our several recent organizations at Hall, is a new sport in the field of ahtletics which is open to all students. Although of a small enrollment, inactive during the winter months, the Tennis Club bids fair to become one of our most successful organizations. A number of the members have worked diligently on a school tennis court which, with a little additional good work this spring, will be in fine shape for the future use of the tennis enthusiasts at Hall. Lois Grivetti Mildred Greener Anna Hanney John Miglio Lida Riva Joye Latham Joseph Torri Alfred Sacks Cayton Beechaim Glen Gross Eunice Johnston Ethel Keutzer Edna Phelps Marvel Brady Anton Zukowski Roll Elizabeth Kuckuck Beatrice Boucher William Stediman Hugo Tieman Leland Perkins James Johnston Louis Rupert Ralph Schwab Josephine Mattioda Celia Tarro Irving Franckey Margaret Camerlo Esther Gross Beatrix DeFilippi Stanley Baxter Thomas Ingram NINETY-SEVEN GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Since Hall’s earliest days, girls’ athletics have attracted Imuch attention. All the girls look forward to the basketball tournament, for it unites the girls of each class and gives everyone an outlet for the pep and action that is characteristic of Hall girls. This year the usual spirit and rivalry gave the games incentive. On March 16 the tournament began with a double-header in which the Sophomore Quintet won over the Frosh by a 6-0 score and the Senior-Junior Clash gave the Juniors a 4-3 victory. On the following day the Seniors, through lack of team work, were defeated by the Sophomores with a 12-0 score, and in a close Junior-Freshman game the Juniors won by a 6-5 score. March 19 the Seniors again showed lack of pep and ability and were defeated 1-0 in a game with the Freshmen. The winners game, on March 20, created great excitement—both Juniors and Sophomores had two victories and class feeling ran high. The fast Sophs played a splendid game and the final whistle brought them their reward—a 6-0 victory. Margaret Camerlo and Harriet Briddick of the Soph team played stellar games, while Beatrix DeFilippi and Sadie Steffen starred for the Freshmen. Mrs. Dyer’s excellent work in coaching was evident throughout the tournament. NINETY-EIGHT OUR CHEER LEADERS Three cheers for our Ralph! Our rah! rah! boy, Our boy with the dark brown hair. If it’s “pep” we need So we’ll succeed, Just call our Ralph—it’s there. Three cheers for our girls, Our rah! rah! girls, Cheer for “Maggie” and Anita with might As they yell for our boys in the fight. Then give nine good “rahs!” Just make them ring, For our cheer leaders, always “game.” Come, do your best Just yell with zest; Help boost our Hall team’s fame. NINETY-NINE YEARS AGO ANTON PAUZA ANNA LAP NSNI ETrtE L KEUTZEP EF FIE BUCK BILL WITHERSPOON CLAYTON ACE 4 JO AND CEL -■ ■ PAUL TP YPKA RUTH ZIEL AGE 6 teresa Hr-fi vi m COMPEGGlC Jjiv’j ■ EDITtl EBkttffc AM ELLEN MACDONALD SQ$ joscphlNE SAUTE L iTi ■ ’ ARIEL JOSEPHINE SADIE SMALL 144'3 ONE HUNDRED y ONE HUNDRED ONE THE ACADEMIC COURSE The academic course of Hall Township High and Vocational School is planned primarily to prepare students to enter college or university and continue their education above the high school. While much of the work in this school is described as “vocational” it does not mean that there is other work which has no vocational value. Indeed the academic course is largely made up of vocational subjects, but organized and classified in such a way that when followed by a student he will at the end of four years the proper credits to enable him to enter college. Frequently students follow a vocational course but are careful to take certain prescribed “academic” subjects and graduate with full college entrance requirements. So it will be seen that all the various courses overlap and interlock. But the strictly academic course consists more of such subjects as English, history, language, mathelmatics, etc. and has for its primary purpose to prepare for college entrance those boys and girls who look forward to a college or university course. WHAT’S THE USE? “Weep and you’re called a baby, Laugh and you’re called a fool, Yield and you’re called a coward, Stand and you’re called a mule. Smile and they call you silly, Frown and they call you gruff, Put on a front like a millionaire, And some one will call you a bluff.” ONE HUNDRED TWO HOME ECONOMICS It has been only within the last few years that the hotne-makers occupation has been recognized as one sufficiently important to justify scientific training. Girls in the past, have learned at home the household arts which mothers knew, and that has been good, but today so many arts have gone out of the home and so many mothers and daughters are employed outside the home that the daughters do not have opportunity for home training. Consequently we find home making courses introduced into the curricula of various high schools and colleges. Hall has had such courses of study since her establishment in 1915 and there are five courses offered at present. Under Miss Hill, in the Freshman year, there is one semester of food work which consists of a study of the production, preparation and preservation of foods and a semester of clothing which includes elementary textiles and garment construction. In the Sophdmore year an advanced class in Home Economics for one semester takes up a study of clothing that deals with aspects of hygiene, economy, color and design of dress. They also do garment construction in wool and silk, and some millinery. This course is followed by a short unit course made up of Dietetics, House Planning and Furnishing and Household Management. The fifth course is one in Cafeteria under Mrs. Dyer’s supervision. This class plans, prepares and serves lunches for which the class ONE HUNDRED THREE is very famous, to the students and faculty. We hope to have more adequate equipment in the near future, which will mean that more students can enter the courses, that they will be able to do better work, and that we in that sense will be a part of the Better Home Movement of the United States. I DO NOT LIKE TO LEARN TO COOK I do not like to learn to cook, I do not like to sew. I’d so much rather read a book! I’m learning though, Because there may yet be a day— The dreaming of it’s sweet—-When I’ll be glad I’ve worked this way, For princes like to eat. I do no care to sweep the floor, I hate to wash and wring, I’d rather dress and curl my hair; I’d rather sing. But I must learn these many things My training to complete. I’ll want to know yet how to sew; And princes like to eat. I hope at last a fairy prince Will bear me far away; If I am worthy I am sure He’ll come for me some day; And if a cozy house I own, I’ll want to keep it neat; And—I hate cooking; but I’ve heard That even princes eat! —Mary Carolyn Davies. ONE HUNDRED FOUR y HOME NURSING Home Nursing, a course which proves to be of much value, is open to Senior and Junior Girls, although girls of other classes are permitted to take it. In fact, every girl should take it sometime during her High School career. It is given in the Rest Roolm under Mrs. Dyer who has had a great deal of experience along this line. The Home Nursing equipment consists of a bed and bedding, equipments for baths, different utensils and instruments. The girls are instructed along the lines of diets, changing of beds and linens as well as becoming acquainted with disinfectants and different home treatments. They learn enough about symptomatalogy so as to be able to recognize ordinary cases of illness. Another important thing that they learn is hygiene of the body. Altogether, it is a very practical course. The girls taking the course this year were: Lois Grivetti, Veronica Reeland, Lauretta Fenwick, Mable Vogt and Jocelyn Gostomski. FIRST AID This course is a branch of Home Nursing under the instruction of Mrs. Dyer. The student is taught just what to do in Emergency and also the proper time to give aid. Those taking the course this year were: Mabel Vogt, Lois Grivetti, Lauretta Fenwick and Eunice Johnston. £ ONE HUNDRED FIVE COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT No printed words nor spoken plea Can teach what shorthand ought to be, In all the books on all the shelves, But what the teachers write, themselves. The students of this department entered both District and Illinois Valley contests, May 1924. The Illinois Valley shorthand contest was open to students having 400 hours of instruction. First place was carried by Stella Stenavich, writing 99 2-3 per cent perfect. A place was also won by Margaret Wimbiscus, writing 92 per cent perfect. In the Annual District advanced shorthand contest, Hall won first place through Catherine Tarro with 97 2-3 per cent accuracy. Stella Stenavich, Elizabeth Abrahams and Margaret Wimbiscus placed also. In the District Beginning Shorthand, Lida Riva won fourth place for Hall, with Leona Heilgeist, Martha Campeggio and Ruth Blake closely competing. The department was managed this year by Miss Thompson. The students had various opportunities of entering monthly contests during the year, through the Gregg Writer magazine. The results were a number of Competent Typist and Order of Gregg Artist Pins. The Undertvood Company has slightly changed the plan of their monthly ONE HUNDRED SIX awards. Previously the emblems were medals; the new plan has changed them to pins which can be worn in the same way as fraternity and sorority pins. The department is always making improvements. During the year nine old machines were replaced by new ones. SONG OF THE TYPISTS We’re second year students; we’re students of typing, We love the soft sounds as we write at our ease, The rustling of paper, the thud of the spacer, And the steady click, click of the keys. Our class has eleven, most all of us Seniors, We all are good fellows, you’ll have to agree. There’s Lida, whose fingers seemed touched by a fairy As they wander so deftly from spacer to key. Ruth Blake and Leona belong to our number They write from dictation quite well—yes, indeed, And Martha and Pauza are real nine day wonders For efficiency, aptness, correctness and speed. There’s John Peradotto who seldom makes errors, There’s Nino who plays little tunes on the keys, And then there’s Ruth Sparling and Mildred and Helen, And Bessie who cuts out a stencil with ease. Oh yes, we’re all students; all students of typing, We all have ambitions of no mean degrees, To be typists unequalled we plan as we listen To the steady click, click of the keys. XYZ. ONE HUNDRED SEVEN WOOD SHOP Thirty-one of the fifty-six boys taking Manual Training this year were beginners, twenty were advanced and five were beginning turning. Mr. Duncan was in charge of these courses. The beginning class is composed of students who learn how to use the tools correctly. The fundamentals and principals of manual training are taught. Practical articles are made without the aid of power-driven machines. Wood finishing is also taught. The advanced class, profiting by their experience of the first year of training, begin to make more useful articles for the household. They use the machines in their work and are also taught jointing, upholstery and weaving. Many useful articles are made by the advanced students. In wood turning, speed lathes are used. Students make small articles in order to learn how to use the tools. Floor lamps and other circular articles are made. Hall is equipped with the most modern machines and tools for manual training. O ONE HUNDRED EIGHT 5 f58§T s-iurL AUTO MECHANICS The Hall auto mechanics course ranks with the best in the state. The course qualifies under the Smith-Huges law which provides that 50 per cent of the instructor’s salary will be paid by the state. Hall qualified in one year, which is an unusually short time for a school of this size. The aim of the course is to give the boys two years experience as apprentices. At present the class numbers twenty-seven. Mr. Harold Ong, who is well versed in the automobile trade, has charge of the auto mechanics part of the course. Besides auto mechanics the boys are taught English, Civics or History, Mechanical Drawning and Vocational Mathematics. The class is divided into two groups, beginning and advanced classes. At the close of the semester the advanced class will have completed its course. The shop is equipped with a lathe, drill press, grinder, forge and a battery rebuilding outfit. The boys will have some experience in tool making, machine work, battery building and regular garage floor work which includes electrical wiring, overhauling jobs, etc. The boys also installed the machinery and conduit, which afforded them valuable experience. ( HUNDRED NINE MECHANICAL DRAWING In room 100 in the Vocational Building, a group of boys can be seen hard at work drawing circles and lines, straight or otherwise. These boys, under the “Jack of All Trades,” Mr. Tyler, are taking courses in Mechanical Drawing, including auto mechanics. The auto mechanics are started out with Elementary and later are given machine’ Orthographic, Isometric drawing and electrical wiring diagrams. The beginning and advanced mechanical drawing take about the same type of work, not including the machine drawing and electrical wiring diagrams. A new course in Architectural Drawing was instituted this year. There were eight coming architects in the class this year. Blue prints and plans for building projects constitutes most of the work and the new course is proving successful. PRINTING Printing has been placed under the Smith-Hughes Act this year and is now a four period subject. This Act provides that half of the salary of the instructor be paid by the state. There were ten first year, and six advanced students in this year’s classes. They are taught the fundamentals of printing, type-setting and other principles of the newspaper business. The course is to prepare the students for the beginning work of a printer or editor. The Hall Times, the semi-monthly newspaper of Hall, is printed by the students. Advertising tickets, programs, posters and other material is also printed. The printing class is under the supervision of Mr. Wood. ONE HUNDRED TEN EPILOGUE If actual worth is considered by the effort to please, then this “Hall Light” will undoubtedly receive its just merits in the eyes of our patrons. We have endeavored to set forth a complete and comprehensive outline of our noteworthy accomplishments of the past year; we have endeavored to produce an annual worthy of Hall. In the cooperation and loyalty between Students and Faculty, in an effort to produce the best, we can see a faint glimmering hope that you will class this among the select and pride of those which have gone before and those which are to follow. ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN CHUM QUARTET TRUTH FLVCKy love me LOVE MY DOG' wjxy COACH Attention I’ t llie ETAR0 Dorn' OTTAWA ONE HUNDRED TWELVE 6 oh hg The LouistAftA Purchase ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN •j. « x- -xk X“X X“X x xk x x x x x x x x xk x X“X-x X“X x X“X { I | I A Homelike Bank The spacious lobby, the attractive, yet dignified decorations, and the many little details in equipment, all add to the pleasure of the calls you make here in carrying on your financial dealings. This is truly a bank home for you because you are made to feel “at home.” You can bank better at the Spring Valley City Bank’s new building because of the time and thought given to increasing the comfort and convenience of our customers. SPRING VALLEY CITY BANK 3 ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN Sense and Nonsense Calendar September Sept. 8—Schooldays! Schooldays! Dear old golden-rule days. (Most ly rules and not much dear.) Sept. 10—First assembly. Bernard McDonald and a few other freshmen were all dolled up for the occasion. Sept. 12—Ethel Taggart asks Mr. Ray if we don’t ever have recess. She wants to eat her apple. Sept. 15—We find it impossible to study our lessons. Studying the new teachers takes up all our tijme. Sept. 16—Freshman girls are caught playing leap frog on the campus. Mr. Melton is horrified. Sept. 18—Ten freshmen file to the waste basket with gum as a result of Mr. Toney’s lecture in the study hall. Sept. 20—Girls dance in the gym at noon while boys look on enviously. Sept. 26—Miss Thompson, Miss Falkin, and Miss Kelly drive to the former’s home at Ottawa in Miss Falkin’s “Lizzie.” It is raining cats and dogs but Lizzie does not hesitate. Sept. 30—Hurray! One month gone! October Oct. 3—First issue of “Times” is out. Oct. 4—Anita Volpini and Margaret Caimerlo help Ralph Schwab with the cheer leading. Oct. 6—Beatrice Boucher is discovered weeping in the assembly at noon. Some of the boys are moved to tears at the sight. Oct. 7—Miss Stoffregen disturbs Roy Cowel’s slumber to remind him that he must study. Oct. 10—Teachers’ Convention ait Streator. No school. Oc. 15—Language Club present Grecian Dancing in Assembly. Oct. 17—Edna Phelps car receives first prize in the football parade. ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN Oct. 20—Fluckey Pozzi, Sophomore class president makes his inaugural address. Did he blush ? Oh, no! (?) Oct. 21—Jim Wilson eats six hamburg sandwiches at the H. A. C. hamburg fry. Oct. 22—Report cards!!????!!?? Oct. 29—Band appears in assembly. Words cannot describe it. November Nov. 7—Lord Fauntleroy. alias Harrison W. Toney, took first prize at a kid party. Nov. 10—Jim Barrowman blows up all his works in Chemistry laboratory. Nov. 13—Alfred Sacks makes his debut in the “Minstrel Show.” Nov. 19—Joe Doyle slides down the banister to be caught by a certain man whose headquarters are in the office. Nov. 20-22—No school. Conference at Illinois. Nov. 27—Thanksgiving and turkey. December Dec. 2—First issue of the “Foreign Language” paper is published. Dec. 4—Seniors pose for class pictures. Oh, the smiles and curls. Dec. 9—Concert Company begin rehearsal. A. Mattioda is searching for a dress suit with short trousers. Dec. 12—Clayton plays Santa at the Junior party. Dec. 14—Mrs. Dyer finds little (?) Leslie Michaels in the study hall writing a letter to Santa Claus. Dec. 19—Xmas vacation. January Jan. 5—Like, all good things, vacation has an end. Jan. 6—Lumber jacks, corduroy trousers, loud ties, and pit shoes —all our shieks are wearing them. J n. 8—Mr. Schell asks Violet Wick not to look at him while he is in ONE HUNDRED SEVENTEEN OFTEN OVERLOOKED : : : t : : : : x x t x x : I x x X : x X x' : x : : x X X : X : X : i : : : x : : : X X : i X x X X x x x x x x v x X x The Public Schools too often overlook the practical side of a boy’s education. It therefore becomes our pleasant duty to assist this boy in getting a knowledge of those things which must shortly concern his financial welfare. Our greatest effort is to encourage the boy to save money. Send him to us for information. THE FARMERS MINERS BANK LADD, ILLINOIS Lumber Grain Coal We have at all times, both La Salle and Franklin County Coal Everything for building at reasonable prices. We welcome any inquiry no matter where from. GRAIN MARKETING CO. TRUCK DELIVERY Ladd, Illinois O ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN the study hall. Ja n. 8—The “four horsemen” receive an invitation from Mr. Wood to leave the study hall and go to the office, because their shoes made too much noise. Jan. 15—Ladd students have a vacation and take anti-toxin. A thorn with every rose. Jan. 20—We all have a vacation while the state board hunts for diphtheria germs. Jan. 27-28—Setnester exams. February Feb. 2—Subs are here. They are the cutest things. They average from three to five and one-half feet in height. Feb. 4—Andrew Fenoglio asks Clayton Beecham what he teaches out here. Feb. 13—Cupid does his duty at the H. A. C. Valentine party. “Bally” is the lady’s man all right. Feb. 16—“Ladd students late again, as usual!” says Mrs. Dyer. Feb. 20—Mr. Melton escorts Clarence Keutzer to the study hall by the ear. Feb. 23—Howard Cleer is absent because of the mumps. Feb. 27—Arthur Orlandini falls on his ear in geometry and his seat caves in on top of him. March Mar. 4—Mr. Duncan enjoys the inaugural address over the radio— hut how? Mar. 5—Popularity contest opens. Marguerite Noles is in the lead. Mar 9—Maggie Camerlo makes a swan dive for Zuk at “Amaz'-n Isle” practice and almost causes a disaster. Mar. 13—“Amazon Isle” a great success. Clayton surely can make love. Mar. 17—The Irish come to the front. Mar. 18—Stella Stenavich wins popularity contest. £--------------------------------------------------------'25 ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN Perfection Oil Stoves and Ovens For more than a generation Perfection Oil Stoves have fostered women’s pride in cookery. Their fine looking results and complete reliability are shown in millions of homes. KNAUF’S HARDWARE IMPLEMENT STORE Power Farm Equipment EADI) ILLINOIS TAXI 24 HOI K SERVICE CONWAY SABBATINI Groceries and Meats BUS HAULING FOR PARTIES OR PICNICS Femdell Quality Foods ILLINOIS TAXI } STATION X LADD, ILL. A l’lione K791 LADD ILLINOIS —..................i =3 ONE HUNDRED TWENTY Mar. 23—We all have spring fever. Ho hum! Mar. 27—Concert Company plays at Valley Theatre. April April 1—Many are the fools a t school today. Even dignified Miss Hill succeeded in being fooled. April 2—James Johnston wears his first long trousers. He is a regular shiek. April 3—Band and girls’ quartette give a program at Ladd. Trios. Ingram has a flat tire and delays the show. April 7—Group pictures are taken. Antone Yuskis breaks the plate in the band picture and ruins the works. April 9—Granville gives a play. No school this afternoon. There are dozens of young kids visiting school today. April 10—Easter Vacation. April 14—Back on the job. It’s a crime that we can’t go to school without studying. April 15—The Michael boys drive a new “toy” automobile to school today. April 17—Sophomores give a party and dance. All the youngsters step out with a Jane. April 24—Concert Company goes to Granville. April 28—Concert Company broadcasts from W. M. A. Q. May May 1—Miss Kelly wears a dandelion flower on her coat lapel. May 5—Girls play indoor baseball, outdoors. May 10—Students make banana oil in chemistry. Lida Riva swears she’ll never eat anything with banana flavoring as long as she lives. May 12—Jim Wilson studies his history lesson and gives Miss Stoffrogen an awful shock. May 15—Junior Play. May 29—Senior Play. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE CASSIDAY BROTHERS WHOLESALE CONFECTIONERY AND SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES Spring Valley Illinois The Family Medicine Chest.... We can fill it with drugs, preparations and first aid materials that every household should have. Stock up at once. There’s no telling when you may need something. If you need advice we can give it. Toilet articles, bath and shaving supplies. Let us fill your prescriptions. We carry everything that a modern drug store should have. Reasonable price—prompt service. We also carry a full line of High and Grade School books and supplies. Pinckley’s Drug Store SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS 5) ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO June June 2—Exams! Senior Class Night. June 3—H. A. C. Picnic. Seniors leave the gym with tears in their eyes. June 4—Commencement. No more teachers, no more school, No more lessons, no more rule. EXAMINATION TEST Where can a man find a cap for his knee Or a key to the lock of his hair? Can his eyes be called an academy Because there are pupils there? In the corner of your heart what jewels are found Who traverses the bridge of your nose, If you want to shingle the roof of your mouth Do you use the nails of your toes? Can you sit in the shade of the palm of your hand Or beat the drum of your ear? Can the calf of your leg eat the corn of your toe Then why not grow corn by the ear? Can the crook in your elbow be sent to jail If so, what would it do ? How can you sharpen your shoulder blade I’ll be-----------if I know, do you? ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-THREE JL : JL : : : : : : x x X X X : x : x X X X : : JL X : x X x X X X 4 S. 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Mr. Ray (in Physcis)—“James, what is work?” James Wilson (stretching and opening one eye)—“Everything is Mr. Ray (now irate)—“Do you mean to tell me that this table is work?” James (closing eye and resuming former attitude)—“Sure; woodwork.” On the average: 1. James Barrowman studies fifteen minutes a day. 2. “Pio” shuffles the cards seven times before he deals. 3. Charles Orloff consumes one and one-quarter pounds of Climax plug every week. 4. Elvio Pozzi gives 28,800 chews on a stick of gulm before discarding it. 6. Joe Surwill talks at the rate of 178 words a minute. 7. Violet Wick wears her father’s shirt once a week. Francis Dwyer—“Waiter, there is sand in this bread.” Waiter—“Yes sir, that is to keep the butter from sliding off.” work.” Useless Statistics for 1925 Whatever trouble Adam had, No man in days of yore Could say when he had told a joke, “I’ve heard that one before.” £ ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE OVERLAND Sales and Service Day and Night Service SPRING VALLEY MOTOR COMPANY Corner Greenwood and Erie St. Phone 28 R1 SPRING VALLEY x x x-x x x-x x x x-x x-x-x-x- ASK YOUR DEALER FOR Gunther’s Viscolized Ice Cream Eat a Plate Every Day— It’s a Food It pays to look neat by getting Hair Cuts and Shaves at the VALLEY BARBER SHOP Ladies Bobbing a Specialty Valley Theatre Building Spring Valley Illinois X X X : X X“X X X X X -X-X- DELANEY DAIRY PURE RAW MILK AND CREAM Not How Cheap but How Good : x-x x x x x x x x x-x x x :4 Phone 126 HI SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS •: X X“X-X“X“X-X X“X X X X X :“: ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX 00003’’ BBBBB Tit 00000 Professor—“What did Archimedes discover when he was taking his bath?” Tommy Ingram—“Dirt.” Here is the way to relieve cafeteria difficulties: 1. Have the students file into the roam alphabetically. 2. Have an orchestra play. That will liven things up. 3. Supply everyone with roller skates. 4. Have a tube at the door of each! locker. This tube is connected with the lunch room and the food in liquid form is pumped right to the locker door. 5. Have different sets of people eat at different times. The Freshmen at 8:15, Sophomores at 10:00, Seniors at noon, Juniors at 2:00, sub-freshmen and teachers at 4:00. • • A Freshman’s head is full of air. Of air so hot and breezy; A Sophoimore’s head is full of naught. Of naught but “take life easy.” A Junior’s head is full of love, The love you get at college; A Senior’s head is full of brains. A great amount of knowledge. Honest man (in street car)—“Has anyone dropped a roll of bills with a rubber band around them?” Chorus of voices—“Yes, I have.” Honest man—“Well, here’s the rubber band.” Bruce Wilson—“I got zero in English as usual.” “Ears”—“That’s nothing.” Bruce—“What’s nothing?” “Ears”—“Zero.” ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN RUBBER and LEATHER FOOTWEAR HOSIERY AND SHOE REPAIRING Jobbi Mini Ladd, Illinois « x x x x x x x x WARNOCK AND MOFFETT Garage and Machine Shop We Repair Anything in the Machinery Line All Work Guarantied THE “HALL LIGHT” Printed by the OGLESBY PRINTING COMPANY X X x« H H X ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT HALL HIGH MENAGERIE Birds Parrots 'always chattering)—Ruth Blake and “Babe” Paglia. Red Headed Woodpeckers—“Red” Reeland. Larks—Girls’ Quartet. Sparrows (Always scrapping)—Mac Brown and Anton Yuskus. Chickadees (inexperienced)—Esther Gross and Louis Ruppert. Birds of Paradise—Sadie Abrahams and Doris Sehurtz. Humming Birds—Glee Club. Green Warblers—Freshmen. Robins (always cheerful)—“Chuck” Orloff, Anna Hanney, Marvel Brady. Swallows—Alvio Pozzi and “Bar” Meek. Animals Elephants—“Ballace” Hurst and Leslie Michael. Kittens—Joye Latham and Marguerite Noles. Giraffe—“Skinny” Ferraro. Deer (dear)—Stella Stenavich and Anna Lapinski. Lambs—Bruno Muratorri, Joe Torri. Insects Ants i always busy)—Miglio and Gross. Bumblebees (very noisy)—“Bruno” Heilgeist and “Dolly” MacDonald. Butterflies—Beatrice DeFilippi and Doris Sehurtz. Flies (always flying about)—Anton Zukowski, Joye Latham. Fireflies (shining)—John Miglio, Lois Grivetti. Mosquitos (insignificant little pests)—Irving Batten, Carleton Goering. Grasshoppers—Clyde Wixom and Ira Lunn. Crickets (always cheerful)—Martha Campeggio, Ethel Keutzer. The Caretakers Hall Faculty. He—“I had a fall last night that rendered me unconcious for six hours.” Him—“Really! Where did you fall?” He—“Asleep.” ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE X JAMES BARTO I X X X X X Licensed Embalmer | and Funeral Director I x X x t All Calls Personally Attended X Phone 109L1 $ X X I SPRING VALLEY, ILLINOIS k ........................ I COLISEUM ICE CREAM PARLOR Exclusive Agents for Orsing-er’s Ice Cream, Martha Washington and Schrafft Candies. 4 Advertise in the Gazette I i and Get Results Drug Sundries Always at Your Service for Parties or X £ Picnics | •{• We Deliver Anywhere X Job Printing THOS. TORRI, Prop. X LADD ILLINOIS A P. M. MAHONEY, Prop. A SPRING VALLEY ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY Father—“How did you lose your teeth sonny?” Carleton Goering—“Shifting gears on a lollypop.” • • • “When words fail me,” said the Sophomore as he flunked the spelling test in English. Bernard Mason—“I’ve got a big. surprise for Miss Falkin today.” Fat Verucchi—“What is it?” Bernard—“I’ve got my English lesson.” • To win, to spin to sew Was once a girl’s employment, But now to dress and catch a beau Is what they call enjoyment. “Red” Reeland—“How did you hurt your eye?” “Dolly” MacDonald—“Aw a lid fell on it.” Scientist—“If 32 is the freezing point, what is the squeezing point?” Tifis—“2 in the shade, I suppose.” “Both my father and grandfather the prom.” “Oh. Bill! This is so sudden.” married the girl they took to Snowball—“Yo’ say you calls yo’ cow United States. Why fo’?” Blackball—“’Cause she’s gone dry.” Uncle—“Well I’m a self made man.” Nephew—“Huh. you’re a poor mechanic.” w ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE I Eureka Vacuum Cleaner “It Gets the Dirt” Chas. Fehr and Son Spring Valley, Illinois ZV W § VV V V V V V V V V V V VvV V V VV A OGLESBY PRINTING COMPANY Benj. S. Seaton, Proprietor HIGH GRADE BOOK AND JOB PRINTING Quality With Prices that are Right Mail and Phone Orders Given Prompt Attention Phone 266 OGLESBY, ILLINOIS O V £Si ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO 3 Mrs. Jones (irately)—“Anyway, what would you be now if it wasn’t for my money?” Jones—“Single, my dear.” Fish Carp—“The. war of 1812 was a battle in the Civil War.” Miss Stroffrogen in History—Why did they form a coalition in England at this time. Louis?” Louis Rupert (who has been bestowing his attention on matters other than history)—“Why - er- er-1 think because there was so much coal in England.” Still Sitting Nino Sereno (in Office Training)—“A stenographer should be pleasing on the face as well as in clothing.” She had to give up typing, ’twas a job with too much “sit.” She took to roller skating, but that didn’t help a bit. • Hobbies Joye Latham—To write notes to Anton. Esther Gross—To act up. Harriet Hassler—To ask foolish questions. Emma Obeleitner—To hang around the teachers. “Chuck” Orloff—To study. Francis Dwyer—To be with Stella. Anton Zukowski—To bluff. Beatrice Boucher—To cry. “Mother,” cried little Mary, as she rushed into the farmhouse they were visiting, “Johnny wants the listerine. He’s just caught the cutest little black and white animal, and he thinks its got halitosis.” ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-THREE Napolean Bonaparte said. “Happiness lies in sleep.” (How happy the Seniors are in their classes, i • Mr. Ray—“This gas is deadly poison; what steps would you take if it should escape?” Anton Pauza—“Long ones.” TRUE LOVE A glance A dance Entrance Adventure Romance Finance Mr. Melton—“My hair is falling out dreadfully. Can you recommend something to keep it in?” Barber—“Certainly, here is a nice cardboard box.” Miss Kelly—“Who wrote this book?” Lida Riva—“I don’t know.” Miss Kelly—“Don’t you remember my saying the authors name was essential?” Lida—“Oh, yes, “Essential”—that’s it.” Miss Kelly—“What three poets would you name if you sat down on a hot stove?” Elizabeth Abrahams—“Dickens, How it Burns.” The telephone bell rang and Leona Heilgeist answered it. Voice at other end—“How would you like to go fishing?” Leona H.—“I’d enjoy it very much.” Voice at other end—“Well, then just hold the line.” ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE Angelo Bianchi—“Why does a dog run with his tongue out?: Pete Olivero (after thinking awhile)—“To!balance his tail.” Lois Grivetti—“There’s a fly in my coffee.” Stella Stenavich—“Don’t get excited, it won’t drink much.” “Chick” Verucchi—“Where have I seen your face before?” “Bar” Meek—“Right where you see it now.” ft � Mil Greener—“Hardwood floors remind me of kimonas.” Joye Latham—“Houzat?” Mil—“They’re easy to slip on.” Ruth Blake—“Won’t you join me in a cup of tea?” Elizabeth Kuckuck—“Well, you get in and I’ll see if there is any room left.” • Roman Cherneski—“Do you think imy mustache becoming?” Joe Picco—“It may be coming but it hasn’t arrived yet.” ft ft Mr. Ray—“If we put Sodium Hydroxide with Hydrochloric acid what do we have?” Eunice Johnston—“A noise.” Little cracks of wisdom, Little words of bluff, Make the teacher tell us-“Sit down, that’s enough.” • • • Loretta Fenwick—“Ettiquette varies inversely as to the consistency of the soup.” ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX y A Freshie once questioned, Hearing all were made of dust If the red men of the forest Weren’t made of iron rust? • “Willie-” said his mother, “I must insist that you stop shooting craps. Those poor little creatures have as much right to live as you have.” Joe Barri—“The engine’s missing.” Ruth Sparling—“That’s nothing. It doesn’t show.” I gave her many kisses, But still she cried for more; And I couldn’t give her any For we’d passed the candy store. Sweet Young Thing—“Why I can’t marry you; you’re penniless.” Joe Torri—“Oh, that’s nothing. The Czar of Russia was Nicholas.” « t Anton Zukowski—“What did Nero play while Rome burned?” John Peradotto—“There’ll be a Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight.” Clyde Wixom (to waiter in restaurant)—“Do you serve lobsters here?” Waiter—“Sure, we serve anyone. Step up.” A pail quite full of dynaimite Confronted Johnnie Duckett; And now he’s gone to other realms 'Cause Johnnie kicked the bucket. ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN She—“Are mine the only lips you have kissed? He—“Yes, and they are the best of all.” Alfred Sacks—“Did you take a shower?” John Miglio—“Why no; is there one missing?” A YEARLY SCENARIO Scene I—Bull and two toreadors. Scene II—Bull and one toreador. Scene III—Bujl. William Baladenski saw an article in a magazine explaining how, one dollar, you could save gas bills. Having parted with his dollar received this answer “Paste them in a scrap book.” There is no better way to describe the products of our Prescription Department than to call them medicines at their best, which neans that we have put the right things into the medicine and put them up in the proper way. The right way is the way that knowledge and skill and equipment and experience have discovered through long use to be the most effective. MEDICINES-- At Their Very Best. Rathbun’s Pharmacy -X“X X- X X X X X- Spring Valley •x x x x x ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT Sign over sink in Physics Lab—“Do not waste water.” Dolly McDonald—“Will they make us pay extra if we waste it?” “Fat” Verucchi—“Sure’ it’s charged water.” Blessings on thee, High School girl, Fairy Sprite with teeth of pearl, With thy upturned laughing eyes Beaming with a pleased surprise; With thy red lips, redder yet, Kissed by tulips they have met, With the sunshine on thy face, And thy Psyche’s artful grace, From my heart I give thee joy— Blessings on the lucky boy! P. D. Q.—“What is the first meal of your day?” B. V. D.—“Oatmeal.” Hostess—“What part of the chicken do you like, Willie?” Willie—“I’ll take some of the meat, please.” Went—“All my girl wants to do is eat and dance.” Worth—“She must have the foot and mouth disease.” “Ford them dice, man.” “What?” “Shake, roll and rattle.” Wanted Quickly—A chaperone who can drive an automobile and is willing to sit in the front sea t alone.” Ever hear of a fellow who was so dumb he looked for eggs in the cuckoo clock? ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE Grades of football men remind us, If we scan them o’er and o’er, ’Tis the pigskin, not the goosequill, Brings the sheep-skin to their door. 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