Hoopeston High School - Picayune Yearbook (Hoopeston, IL)

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sipwpaa pg the mi SEPTEMBER -A shuffling of books and a rattling of papers and we're off for nine months of assorted pleasures. -The Student Council held its first meet- ing, with all members present. -Football season opens with a bang, or should I say kick, anyway we beat Arcola. We did it again, Oakwood fell under john Greer pressure. -junior magazine sales coming up, wonder if we'll beat the salesmen of last year? -Initiated Honeywell field by defeating Pontiac. -National Honor Society held their first meeting of the year. OCTOBER -Plowed down the field for another victory, over Gibson City. -Opening day for fire prevention week, hide the matches, kids. -A cheery six weeks was over with, and we all patiently waited for our report cards. -Vacation, two whole days of it. . -Traveled to a victory at Westville, yeah I Team. -Fatal day, cornjerkers defeated, but were cheerful loosers. -Senior meeting, and election of officers, and McFarland did it again. -A come back, and a victory over Watseka. -Opening dance of the year was sponsored by the Honor Society. Something new was started, couples danced in their socks, on the GYM FLOORll -The up and coming freshmen got into the spirit of things at j. G. with a class meet- ing. -Kankakee tripped, on her trip to Hoopes- ton, because they were beaten by the Hoopeston Cornjerkers, although Herbie get knocked out of the game with some leg trouble. NOVEMBER -The band marched off with lst place at Normal. Yeah jensen, yeah Shirley. -Only seven girls fainted, during freshman physical examinations, a record, l'd say. -Morale was down at the Georgetown game, and Herb was still sitting on the side lines. Sorry to say it, but we lost. -And another holiday. PAGE 20 -I4-The Seventh Key opened the door to another Allen Success. l7-Book Week begins. Kids you had better get a pair of glasses or two. Zl-Basketball time again, and Hoopeston beats Bismark, for the first win of the season. 25-We did it again,-Henning. 26-Well, what do you know, report cards are here again. -28-Turkey day VACATlON. How can you keep on a diet when you're surrounded by food. DECEMBER 3-j. G. traveled to Ornarga to the 2nd vic- tory this season. 4-Party time for the freshmen. Have fun, gang? 5-Catlin game, and another victory. 9-Walked over Sheldon with ease. i2-Rankin fell to j. G. team. i3-The team traveled to Mooseheart, and came home victorious. -l9-Christmas Tourney brings j. G. an- other trophy to add to the case. We sure are proud of it too. 22-All fathers and sons enjoyed themselves at the banquet. Good eats. -15-Christmas Assembly, Nativity Scene and Carols. And don't forget Vacation! jANuARY 5-Back at the books again, vacation sure goes fast. A new lounge to relax in is ready. Thanks, Student Council. 6-The Student body enjoyed an afternoon of light opera by the St. Regis Trio, brought to us by the Student Council. Victory over Cissna Park. 9-Pepi pep meeting this morning, and it did some good, Paxton trailed behind, and j. G. won. -Student Council members visited the Ur- bana, to two Champaign High Schools. Urbana thinks they have a pretty good team, but we'll win, I hope. -Well, what did I tell you, Urbana was beaten. -Students and fans were off to East Lynn tonight to watch j. G. basketball, played as only we can do it. -Mothers and daughters came out to en- joy a wonderful meal, and exchanged ideas on their daughters, probably. Tm-: Pxcmfum:

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THE PICAYUNE lst row- Lift up thine eyes , Really rockin' , Lounge ln- terlude. 2nd row-Our Lost Youth, Big snow this Winter, While Birney Roams. 3rd row-The New Building, Vigor girl. 4th row- The Play's the Thing lliarnest Act 37 . Sth row- The Band Plays Oni! PACE I9

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l9-A gang of Thespians trooped up to Chi- cago to see Lady Windemeres Fan, and those who went really enjoyed them- selves. ZO-24-Victories over both Potomac and Ross- ville. Semester is over, so start with a clean slate and hang on for four more months. 26-27-28-Preliminaries of County tourna- ment. On to the finals, fellows. 30-31-Finals of the County Tournament at Westville. Guess who won. FEBRUARY 3-Victory over Paxton on their own floor. 4-Rev. Grace spoke at our first Religious meeting this year. 6-Georgetown, here we come, and here we go, with another win. lO-Sorry East Lynn, but we just had to win. ll--Westville had visitors tonight, and we came home with another win. I2-Good old Abe gave us an excuse for an- other holiday. I3-Oakwood went home rather sad, and an- other win for j. G. 19-A gala affair was held by the juniors, everyone present had a swell time. 20-Last game, and end of a perfect season. Too bad, Milford. 24-26-Everybody was in earnest, when they said they enjoyed, The Importance of Being Earnest. 28-Speeches here and Speeches there, as j. G. contestants trooped off to the Speech Contest at Georgetown. And what do you know we had some firsts. Phil, Dot, and Marilyn, along with the play will go to the Sectionals. MARCH l-Here ye, here ye, Court is now in session, and a very good session it was too. You make a fine Magistrate, Rus. 2-Another trophy to add to the collection, from the Regional. 5-Won't be long now till we're out of school, end of 4th six weeks. lO-l l-l2-The Sectional-in our own gym! Thrills to climax a brilliant Basketball Season. I3-The play goes on to state, good luck kids. Three cheers and a rah, to those who brought home honors, in the speech con- test. Tm: PICAYUNI-: of, flu, Fld, O I6-He-Haw, and the donkeys are off, lets hope the riders aren't. 20-A lot of new faces were in town, due to the F.l-l.A. Rally Day. Some of j. G. girls acted as models that day. ' 26-Good Friday and lt's out of school again, isn't this fun. 30-Waltz time-or vocal concert by the chorus. Remember Pauline dancing on the drums. APRIL 2-Final spelling bee. Got your dictionary handy? 3-District solo, and ensemble contest, and a Long list of lst ratings. 8-Seniors go to Danville to look into some different vocations for their college years. lO-Musical organization contest. Lots of sweet sounds by john Greer. l6-Bring home state honors, members of the play, we're rooting for you. Z7-The band gave us a concert. What music! Ray, Powley, Silver, Littick, were soloists. Student Council visits Peoria, and a good time was enjoyed by everyone. 30-We wished the music contestants good luck at the State,-and they didn't let us down, MAY 5-6-Last success for the school year, as Dear Ruth, hits the stage. 8-With a flying skip, hop, and a jump, we IO-l were off to the district track meet. 3-Reid hit a home run, and away he went, to start us out in the District Base- ball tourney. I4-The night that everyone has waited for, the junior, Senior Prom. Thanks juniors, for such a swell prom. The food was wonderful. You should have seen the look on the fellows faces, when they saw what good looking girls had been wandering around the halls of j. G. all year, just like a story book. 27-28-Baseball Finals. 30-Well Seniors this is just about the end of your High School days, see you at Bacca- laureate tonight. 3l-Now, you've got your diploma. Good luck to all of you in the future. PAGE 21