Kankakee High School - Kankakeean Yearbook (Kankakee, IL)

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Is Administered By These Five Assistant Principal Raymond Harris Encourages Intramurals for All Boys A new face this year at K. H. S. is the smiling one of Assistant Principal Raymond Harris, whose ready wit constantly surprises his commercial law classes. Mr. Harris comes here from George Rogers Clark High School in Hammond, Indiana. After receiving his B. S. degree from James Milli- ken University, he attended summer school at the University of NVisconsin and at the University of Illi- nois and earned a master's degree from the latter. He is now studying for his PILD. at Columbia University. Manager of both the holiday and regional tour- neys, Mr. Harris won the appreciation of the boys at school when he instituted and successfully carried out a system of intramural basketball contests between clubs, classes, and independent quints. For his own recreation, this friendly student coun- cil adviser enjoys reeling in the Hfinny tribe. espe- cially bass. Although he has angled in lakes and rivers from Minnesota to Tennessee and from Arkan- sas to Michigan, the assistant principal asserts that of all the waters he has invaded, his favorite spot will always be VVhere the fish bite best. Girls' Dean Helen Shuman Advocates A Democratic Student Government The familiar person so often met at the desk in the room at the south end of the main corridor is Miss Helen Shuman, dean of girls at K. H. S., whose inspiration to become a teacher came from a theme she wrote as a freshman in high school. Having read about a dean in a book. she made this career the topic of her composition, and-well, here she is. During her years at K. H. S., her kindly and sym- pathetic advice has been a consolation and help to many bewildered girls. A wide range of experiences and background of education qualifies her to be vo- cational counselor, study adviser, and real friend-in- need to the entire student body. As a hobby, Miss Shuman enjoys reading, club and organization work. She has been active in Y. W. C. A. and Campfire Girls and at present is co-adviser of the Student Council and honorary adviser of the Girl Reserves. Miss Shuman has a B.Ed. from Illinois State Nor- mal University, an M.A. from the University of Illin- ois, and has done advanced work at Lake Forest Col- lege, Teachers' College of Columbia University and Northwestern University. Mr. Harris D0 I weed- a permit for this class? . . . The student coun- cil tea dance is today .... Will five .subjects be too many? . . . Should I join a dub? Miss Shuman Nine

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Mr. Allison Hope I get Il fzrlzife e.1'e11we for lijf'b'ft'l'lfII'lj . . . Hare my lqrzirlffs been 0. Kffl? . . . Our elub Il'OIlfff like this notice 011 life bulletin imrirfl ..., l lay I fuse Ihr' phone noir? Miss Fruin Eight Miss Greely The City of K.H. . Principal R. Y. Allison Guides' Many People ln One Purpose- A Better School Through sixteen years of efficient administration under Principal R. Y. Allison, Kankakee High School has grown to a miniature community of almost eleven hundred pupils having a system of student government: diversified extra-curricular activities, and varied courses of study for full training of their minds. A faculty of forty trained men and women prepare these students for graduation through a commercial course, an accredited college preparatory course, and a gen- eral schedule, combination of the first two mentioned. Yet with all the duties of administering to the vital and energetic activities of pupils and faculty, friendly but forceful Executive Allison finds time for such community services as presidency of the Kiwanis Club and active interest in the Kankakee Forum. Summer linds him traveling over the United States to conventions offering points of advice on high schools. enabling him to aid in the continuance of K. H.S.'s record of accredited membership in the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Mr. Allison has an A. li. from Waliasli College, an M.A. from the University of Chicago, and has ata tended Teachers' College at Columbia University. Two Efficiency Experts Going over the files to get that personal check-up on each student is only one of the varied duties of twink- ling-eyed Office Secretary Celesta Fruin. Besides issuing and recording absence and tardy slips, she checks eighth periods. mails green cards, receives transfer student records, sends out credit lists and re- cords all grades, as well as attending to all of the principal's correspondence. Miss Fruin says. My hobby? Oh yes-traveling- in the summer. Favorite hobbies of Secretary Jessie Greely are reading, driving, and knitting, although she doesnit have much time for knitting. For instead of leaving school the tirst of June. Superintendent Munson's com- petent assistant works all summer except for a two weeks' vacation. The title accountant might well be applied to this gracious staff member. Besides her stenographic duties. she keeps accounts for the school board and the cafe- teria and has charge of ordering and distributing sup- plies to the city schools.

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Life Begins Al' High School Class History Tells AI'I- i 1 3 '54 The Seniors of 1939 Having a somewhat anxious look on their .bewildered faces, 366 shy freshmen entered the great realms of K. H. S. on September 3, 1935. Chosen to lead the class through the green', year were Charlotte Stella, Wayne Wellman, and jack Carter. The Misses Elsie Frietag, Dorothy McGinnis, Jennie Webb, Gwendolen Ingli, and Mr. Carl Althoff began their duties as the guiding sponsors. The following February, 78 more eager individuals were ushered in as mem- bers of this already promising class. At the first of the new year, a Leap Year party prevailed as the outstanding freshman activity. With Lyman Trescott, Walter Kell, and Ronda Mann as able leaders, this enthusias- tic group took on a more grown-up air as sophomores. During this year, as is cus- tomary, a Thanksgiving Day pantomime was presented before the assembly. VVhen 1937 rolled around, these ambitious boys and girls became upperclassmen and decided upon Dorothy Rex, jack Carter, and VVilliam Rogers as their junior class officers. During this year, a new sponsor, Mr. C. W. Howard, joined the ranks, filling the vacancy left by Mr. Althoff. The year's events began when a weird Halloween masquerade party was sponsored for the Whole school. Following this, most of K. H. S. witnessed a traditional perfor- mance, the junior class play, Come Out of the Kitchen. directed by Miss Pauline Tull and starring Mary May and Donald Over- ton. At the Regional tournament held in the Armory, the class, anxious to earn money for their prom, displayed their sales- manship by selling candy and soft drinks. The final social event for the year of 1938, TCD. honoring the seniors, was the junior-Senior Prom held on May 25 in the gymnasium. The atmosphere was one of delightful splen- dor, displaying a modernistic garden set- ting, presented in delicate shades of pastels. Reigning over this gala evening were Dor- othy Rex, queen, and VVilliam Rogers, king. In the final pages of the class history, we find Frank Hill, Guy Downs, and Dorothy Rex presiding over one hundred and seven- ty-nine distinguished seniors. Early fall of this year brought to the school a successful masquerade party un- der the direction of this class. Then when the first warm spring days came around, the up-and-coming dramatic members at- tended try-outs for their play f'Heart Trou- blef, Ten seniors were chosen for the cast. The production was staged on the evening of May 3 and was directed by Mr. Frank VVeller. Un May l8 of this last exciting year, the seniors were the guests at a lovely prom held for them in the gym by the junior class. This, the last social event of the year, will be long remembered by all who attended. Finally, there came the last few days when a note of sorrow wasiheard in the whispers of graduation. On the evening of May 28, these future citizens, arrayed in their caps and gowns, attended a Baccalaureate service sponsored by the Ministerial Association of this city. A few evenings later, on june 2, their achievements were acknowledged, and they were presented with their diplomas. Professor Mildred Freburg Berry, Ph. D., of Rockford College was the guest speaker of the evening. VVith this crowning event, the classof 1939, Kankakee High School, completed its career. T '