Knoxville High School - Jester Yearbook (Knoxville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 50 of the 1938 volume:

.JE THE A I .Y ' - --S nn nn H m e A I EFF VOLUME XXX PUBLISHED FOR STER STUDENTS AND FRIENDS OF Q KNOXVILVLE Hue:-1 Scuool. BY THE SENIOR CLASS 1 l V THE 1938 JESTER Front Row-Betty Essex, Frances Brown, James Tucker, Janis Sutton, Jean Barrett, Helen Mortenson. Back Row-Dorothy Morton, Bill Shover, Ceola Thomas, Ward Lacy, Helen McElwain, Mrs. Barlow, Wayne Taylor, Alleyne Essex, Paul Nichols. A Jester Staff Janis Sutton ,. ..ccc, Y... Editor Jean Barrett ,cccc ...,ccc,,c . , Jimior Editor James Tucker ,o..... .... . ....cc ,ccc c.cc I - Business Illanager Mrs. Irene Jenkins Barlow ..,,.,. ..,ccc,cccco...ooo S ponsor 0 0 EDITORIAL STAFF I Alleyne Essex ' Bill Shover Ceola Thomas IVayne Taylor Dorothy Morton Frances Brown Helen McElwain 0 0 , n BUSINESS STAFF Betty Essex T Paul Nichols Ward Lacy Helen Mortenson THE 1938 JESTER , KNOXVILLH HIGH SCHOOL ' oreword .... VVe have tried to picture for you interesting events and a summary of the past year. VVe hope that When, at some later date, you open these pages you will remember your happiest days and busiest hours in 1937-38. A XX, H1 HHH M o.ot ' so 1 l 5, I P. l gn THE 1938 JESTER ' ' ' N McE1Wain, Mr. Bayard Howard, Mr. Frank Gottrick, Dr. A. H. Harms, Mrs. S. B. Davis, Miss Jennie Mr. Clarence Bennison, Mr. S. C. Maixner. ed Board of Education ication . . . . To the Board of Education of Knoxville High School, Whose loyal and conscientious support makes possible the success of our school, we, the class of 1938, dedicate this thirtieth Volume of the Jester. . jx .rl A ff CONTENTS if - PEOPLE -DEEDS -FUN CCheerD tClteerj CCheerj THE 1938 JESTER I-ligh School Songs CHEER SONG So let's join in a cheer While Welre all gathered here, Cheer for old Knoxville High. We are ready to fight For the blue and the gold, Dear old Knoxville High. For her honor and fame And her glorious name, W'e Will fight, every loyal man So let's cheer! cheer! The gangys all hereg All out for Knoxville High! ' s TOUCHDOWN g Yea team! Whose team? Our team! We Want a touch down, hear 'ein sing We Want a touch down Thatls the thing, just let some great big bruiser Husky and tall carry the ball, in no time at all, We'11 have a touch down. When itfs over let us hear you make some noise. V I C T O R Y letls have a touch down boys. Fight fight Fight fight Fight fight Fight fight Fight fight Fight fight THE 1938 JESTER V 2 as p- 4 5 1- 'ls Q Qi THE 1938 JESTER '42 Facuhy lMr. Verne B. Harris Miss Harriette Glickson Mr. J. Wendell Stamps Miss Geraldine Young Mr. Frederic Ball Clara Myers Mr. Harold Mason Mrs. Irene Jenkins Barlow Mr. Thomas Batell Miss Mable Woolsey Miss Jane Charles Miss Alma Hutson Row- Jeannette Shearer Helen Pikas Mrs. Florence Hunter Back Row- Miss Ruth Bennison Miss Beighiene Young Miss Harriette Hebard lf' i --1, THE 1938 JESTER Mr. Harris Firm, yet understanding Indiana State Teachers' Col- lege, B. S. Purdue University Columbia University Teach- ers' College, M. A. Superintendent, Mechanical Drawing. Miss Young Latin holds no awe for her Knox College, A. B. Latin, English. X Mr. Mason ' A typing teacher, true to type Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, B. Ed. Commercial Miss Woolsey A A teacher of long good standing in Knoxville Western Illinois State Teach- ers' College Eighth Grade Miss Bennison Third Grade Miss Shearer Fifth Grade Miss Glickson Accoinodating, likeable and efficient Western Illinois State Teach- ers' College, B. Ed. Lombard College, B. S. Northwestern University. University of Chicago, B. Ed. Home Economics, Art, Music, Physical Education. Q Mr. Ball Active-minded professor Mt. Morris College. Wheaton College. Northwestern University, B. S. University of Chicago. Science Mrs. Barlow Able and willing to help Knox College, A. B. Mathematics Miss Charles Former pupil, now an excellent teacher Lincoln College, A. A. Seventh Grade, Physical Educa- tion Miss Young Second Grade Miss Pikas First Grade gf Mr. Stamps The sanie whenever you see him Lombard College, A. B. Illinois State Normal Univer- sity. Athletics, Industrial Arts, Economies. Miss Myers A fine disposition froni morning until night Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, B. Ed. History, Band. Mr. Batell Just an all around good fellow Morton Junior College Knox College, A. B. English Miss Hutson Dependable friend of the students Brown's Business College Sec'y to the Superintendent Miss Hebard , Sixth Grade Mrs. Hunter Fourth Grade THE 1938 JESTER Parent-Teachers' Association Officers - l938 President - - - - Mrs. Harold Wilt Vice-President - - Mrs. Floyd Peterson Secretary - - Miss Ruth Bennison Treasurer - - Mrs. P. J. Sharples In the fall of 1916 the Parent-Teachers, Association was organized with the following officers: President, Mrs. Albert Wahlburgg First Vice-President, Mrs. F. O. Gottrickg Second Vice-President, Mrs. George Sherman g Secretary, Mrs. L. C. Wilsong Treasurer, Mrs. W. W. lVlcBrideg and Director, Mrs. Robert Forsythe. The association has many objects and aims which are enlarged upon each year. It tries to make child Welfare better in the school, church, home and communityg to bring the school and home into closer relationship g to bring about cooperation and understanding among the teachers and parentsg and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will secure for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, moral, and spiritual education. The P. T. A. meets monthly with each grade furnishing one program during the year. A program committee selects speakers to talk on pertinent subjects. In February much interest is shown in a program given for the fathers. Parents, teachers, and all those interested in its activities are encouraged to attend. At Christmas time they furnished a tree and treats for each grade. THE 1938 .IESTER Betty Anderson Ward Lacy Charles Peck Se-Co Club, 1. Homecoming Stunt, 1. Frances Brown Girls' Chorus, 2, 3, 4. Vocal, 2, 3, 4. Piano, 2. Latin Club, 1. Language Club, 2. Pianist Boys' Glee Club, 2. Science Club, 2. Band, 1. Secretary-Treasurer, 4. Basketball, 2. Jester Staff, 4. Wilma Carter Latin Club, '4. Se-Co Club, 1. Girls' Glee Club, 1. Alleyne Essex Latin Club, 1. Junior Play. Webster City, Iowa, H. S., 2. Jester Staff, 4, Pep Club, 1. Girls' Glee Club, 3. Basketball, 1, 3. Declamation, 1, 3. Betty Essex Homecoming Stunt, 1, 2, 3. Secretary-Treasurer, 3. Girls' Chorus, 1, 2. Junior Play. Vocal, 3. Science Club, 2, 3, 4. Consul Latin Club, 4. Basketball, 2, 3. Se-Co Club, 2, 3. Jester Staff, 4. Raymond Godsil Boys' Glee Club, 3. Basketball, 2, 3. Homecoming Stunt, 1, 2, 3. Homecoming Stunt, 2, 3. Junior Play. President, 3. Homecoming Stunt, 1, Vice-President, 4. Track, 2, 3, 4. 2,3 Senior Accomplishments l Basketball, 3. 4. Track, 2. Jester Staff, 4. Lucille Lenker Latin Club, 1. Language Club, 2. Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, Homecoming Stunt, 3. Science Club, 3. Pep Club, 1. Librarian, 2, 3, 4. Barbara Lynch Galesburg, 1, 2, 3. President Se-Co Club, Gladys McBeth Latin Club, 1. Girls' Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club ,l. Basketball, 1, 2, 3. Homecoming Stunt, 2, 3. Band ,1, 2, 3. Language Club, 2. Helen McElwain Latin Club, 1, 3, 4. Consul Latin Club, 4. Scriba Latin Club, 3. Science Club, 2, 3, 4. Sec'y-Treasurer Science Club, 4. Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 3. Homecoming Stunt, l. Pep Club, 1. Declamation, 2, 3, 4. Jester Staff, 4. Junior Play. Language Club, 2. Properties Junior Play. Helen Mortenson Science Club, 4, Louise Hiler Se-Co Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Girls' Glee Club, 3, 4. Robert Hillman Homecoming Stunt, 2, 3. Football, 2, 3, 4. Track, 2, 3, 4. Boys' Glee Club, 3. Helen Johnson Se-Co Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Maxine Jones Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 1, 2. Se-Co Club, 2. Pep Club, 2. Homecoming Stunt, 2. Girls' Chorus, 4. Latin Club, 1. Language Club, 2. Secretary-Treasurer, 2. President, 4. Junior Play. Homecoming Stunt, 3. Jester Staff, 4. Pep Club, 1. Basketball, 2, 3. Librarian, 2. Dorothy Morton Pep Club, 1. Latin Club, 1. Homecoming Stunt, 1. Language Club, 2. Declamation, 2, 4. Basketball, 1, 2, 3. Jester Staff, 4. Louisville, Colorado, 3. Science Club, 4. . P l ' h l Pauline Jones Zu ITC is 1 . , ecre ary- reasurer, . glrls Glee Club, 1, 2' 3, 4' Homecoming Stunt, 1, 2, 3. askefbally 11 2- Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. ge-C0 Club. 2' 3' 4' Science Club, 4. GP Clubi 2- Jester Staff, 4. Homecoming Stunt, 2. Junior play' Sclence Club, 4- K. Council, 2, 3, 4. President, 4. Elizabeth Kounter gfg,'!f'Gie Club 2 3 Girls' Glee Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-President, 3. Se-Co Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain Basketball, 4. Junior Play. Boys' Glee Club, 1, 2, K Council, 2, 3, 4. Ferne Sexton Se-So Club, 2, 3, 4. Librarian, 2, 3. Girls' Glee Club, 4. Science Club, 4. Bill Shover K Council, 2, 3, 4. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball, 3, 4. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior Play. Boys' Glee Club, 1, 2. Band, 1, 2, 3, 4. 3. Homecoming Stunt, 2, 3, 4. Latin Club, 3. Science Club, 2, 3, 4. Declamation, 4. Jester Staff, 4. Willard Simpson Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. Properties, Junior Play. Janis Sutton Basketball, 1, 2, 3. Latin Club, 1. Language Club, 2. Science Club, 2, 3, 4. Vice-Pres. Science Club, Se-So Club, 3, 4. Homecoming Stunt, 1, 2, 3. Junior Play. Jester Staff, 3. Editor of Jester, 4. Pep Club, 1. Librarian, 2. Wayne Taylor Gilson, 1, 2, 3. Jester Staff, 4. Basketball, 4. Ceola Thomas Latin Club, 1, 3. Language Club, 2. Girls' Glee Club, 2, 3, Science Club, 1, 2,.4. Jester Staff, 4. James Tucker Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. Captain, 4. Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Manager Basketball, 1. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4. K Council, 2, 3, 4. Jester Staff, 4. Junior Play. Willis Tucker Football, 3, 4. Basketball, 2, 3, 4. Track, 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play. 4. Homecoming Stunt, 1, 2, 4. K Council, 2, 3, 4. Vocal, 3. Boys' Glee Club, 3, Merle West Se-Co Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Girls' Chorus, 4. 3 4 THE 1938 .IESTER Seniors Helen Mortenson Paul Nichols Frances Brown x r 1 . WW l yWarCl Lacy Janis Sutton .larhes Tucker Ceola Thomas Robert Hillman Helen Johnson Bill Shover Pauline and Maxin Charles Peck Betty Anderson Willard Simpson Betty Essegi THE 1938 JESTER Seniors Merle West Wayne Taylor Ferne Sexton l x ' f Gladys McBeth Raymond Godsil ' Louise Hiler ' 4 Q Alleyne Essex Willis Tucker Wilma Carter Dorothy Morton Lucille Lenker 5 Barbara Lynch xg Helen McE1wain 5 Elizabeth Kounter C3 Fl M.-.... 4l THE 1938 JESTER Flash! The Juniors President - - - Lorraine Nelson Vice-President - - - Charley Gardner Secretary-Treasurer - - - , Frances Steele Ted Moffett-K. H. S.'s Worst Driver. Warren McCune-Plenty of Pep. Lloyde Blust-Voice of Experience. LeRoy Washabaugh-Shaws in Place of Sweaters. Eugene Morss-Harmonica Hound. Ellsworth Peterzen-Who's Waiting at the Gate? Robert Young-Idol of the Roof Garden. George Hanson-Einstein, Jr. Verle Shearer-Snuffies' Short Stuff. Bill Gagg-Full of Gags. Clifford Stockton-When Tomis away Cliff will stay. Doyle Johnson-The Class Salesman Charley Gardner-Cause for a Cracked Head? Charles Daley--Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Leo Tate-Quiet but Efficient. Keith Bratton-Silent Man. Robert Sharples-Destined for the Major League. Robert Vaughn-i'Model T Taxi. Eugene Baxter-Treat 'Em Rough. Daniel Huff-Tennis Gives Him the Willys. Jean Barrett-Try Cities' Service Oils. Naomi Freeman-Southern Personality. Sibyl Klinck-Mischievious and Merry. Lois Parker-Capable Country Lass. Julia Sanford-Book, Books, and More Books. Margaret Shaw-Romeo And J uliet. Dorothy Peck-My Irishman. Charlotte Manuell-Yonk-Yonk Every Night. Frances Steele--Charlie's Aim for Progress. Catherine Sarraf-For Her, the Best is None Too Good. Dorothy Albers- Jimmie, where are you?,' Kathryn Hampton-Waiting at the Gate for Katie. Mary V. Eversoll-To Be a Writer. ' Lorraine Nelson-Once a Swede always a Swede. Goldie Sexton--Keep That Smile. Marjorie Blevins--Small but Mighty. Lucille Gunther-Being a Teacher. Frances West-Quiet-Happy-Pleased. Mary Pezzoni-Study-Look Nice-Be Happy. Charles Suydam-Last but Not Least. i . N- A THE c1938 JESTER Juniors - Lorraine Nelson Charley Gardner Frances Steele Charles Daley Sibyl Klinck Robert Sharples , Mary Pezzoni 'fd Robert Young Marjorie - George Hanson Katherine Hampton Robert Vaughn Lois Parker Lloyde Blust Julia Sanford Daniel Huff j 'WMM Naomi Freeman Verle Shearer Margaret Shaw Doyle Johnson Goldie Sexton P Charles Suydarn Dorothy Albers A Eugene Morss Jean Barrett Bill Gagg Charlotte Manuell Warren McCune Dorothy Peck Clifford Stockton Frances West Ellsworth Peterzen Clarence Boston LeRoy Washabaugh Lucille Gunther Leo Tate Mary Virginia Eversoll Keith Bratton Catherine Sarraf Theodore Moffett R lg X MN ' ,Jf J l X s if is N W f' X Front Row-Betty Woolsey, Eileen Dancy, Dorothy Manley, Georgia McCune, Patricia Moffett, Gene Estes, Margie Baxter, Gerald Dean Davis, Shirley Whitcomb, Edith Marie McCune, Betty Myers, Lillian Pierson, Naomi Gates, Mildred Howarter. ' Second Row-Warren Manley, Dale Kirkendall, Katherine Huff, Jennie- Lee Jones, Virginia Lacy, Edith Johnson, Laurice Sarraf ,Barbara LaFollette, Verda Stomberg, Evelyn Llniger, Margaret King, Josephine Unger, Walter Simpson, Lewis Nichols. Third Row-A1-vin Pollard, Philip Eklund, Willard Swigert, Charles Fender, Howard Peterson, Dean John- son, John Walck, Charles Moore, Dale Swigert, Paul Johnson. Fourth Row-Kermit Hiler, Russell Mortenson, Edward Bill Sheridan, Harold Stickells, William Kounter, Lloyd Sommers, Arthur Mates, Miss Young, Mr. ,J N5 Front Row-Laurane Pierson, Opal Hillman, Mary Martin, Carol Stephens, Jewelle Brown, Anita Eversoll, Bernadine Lane, Irene Kenney, Eunice Nelson, Violette Pearson, Edna George, Jean Breedlove, Ruth Chism, Maxine Betts, Bertha Kickel. ' Second Row-Jack Ghitalla, Clarence-Daley, Richard LaFollette, Bobbie Lee Baxter, Robert Hunnicutt, James Sharples, Evelyn Hoogberg, Evelyn Blust, Arla Stomberg, Grace Carlson, Clifton Wilkins, Donald Red- man, Earl Williams, Gene Swigert. Third Row-Miss Woolsey, Edward Super, Harold Pierson, Charles Merritt, Franklin Summers, Robert Bergeson, Kenneth Martin, Joseph Pouche, Dale Ericson, Max Estes, Jack Weiss, Milo Suydam, Robert Myers. Back Row-Willard Essex, Keith Reynolds, William Talbot, Ray Chisrn, Julian Sellegren, James Kerr, Wesley Wilt, Mr. Ball. J3-SJJEST ER TWH' THE 1938 .IESTER ' x ,Y 'fig ' ' X , ' . L .sf- vk., 1 I ' fr' --1 , ri The Sophomgie Class ' f . J President - - . Gene Estes - W Vice-President Gerald Dean Davis ' Secretary-Treasurer ...... Margie Baxter The Class of 1940 started out as a rather large one. As Freshies our officers were wisely chosen and the class, under the wise guidance of Miss Jennie McElwain and Mr. Ball, spent a successful year. We were well represented in all extra-curricular activities. Having passed all requirements and survived the usual life of green freshies'7, the class of V10 are working hard in upholding the tradi- tions of K. H. S. ' Several Sophomores took part in Homecoming although none of them won prizes. ln 1937 our boys were well represented on the gridiron and cage teams., Footballs letter were awarded to: Gerald Dean Davis, Arthur Mates, Charles Fender, and Lloyd Sommers. The advisors are Miss Young and Mr. Batell. The class colors are olive green and gold. The Freshman Class Class M otto: Find A lVay Or Make One Class Colors: Red and White Class Flower: Rose President ,... s - Clarence Daley Vice-President .. - - William Talbot Secretary-Treasurer - . Keith Reynolds Sponsors ,..... Miss Woolsey, Mr. Ball The seventh of September, we, fifty-one Freshmen, began our High School career. Although the youngest class, we soon took our place in school activities. The fact that each time the Honor Roll was published about one-fourth of the class was listed shows we were not lacking in scholastic endeavor. About ten of our boys were out for football training in the fall. When the basketball season came, at least that many would have stayed out, but because of the need to limit the group only a few had the opportunity to work out on the basketball squad. Other members, follow- ing their interests, joined the band and the glee clubs. The Freshman Jester concessions were both very successful and showed that we could. work together for the whole school. ' THE 1938 JESTER l Class Will I, Charles Peck, bequeath my blonde to anyone who wants her. I, Helen Johnson, bequeath my good humor to Lewis Nichols. I, Pauline Jones, bequeath my job as instructor at the roof to Bobby Young. I, Frances Brown, bequeath my typing ability to Ted Moffett. I, Ceola Thomas, bequeath my industry to Tish Baxter. I, Wayne Taylor, bequeath my Gilson ancestry to Charles Moore. I, Willis Tucker, bequeath my ability as an imitator to anyone who can get by with it. I, James Tucker, bequeath the captaincy of the football team to the most deserving junior. I, Ward Lacy, bequeath my red hair to Katherine Hampton. I. Willard Simpson, bequeath my Chevie to anyone who can make it run. I, Bill Shover, bequeath 50 lbs. to Harold Stickells. I, Janis Sutton, bequeath my walking library to Charles Suydam. I, Maxine Jones, bequeath my dancing ability to Billy Kounter. I, Elizabeth Kounter, bequeath my ability to vamp the boys to Evelyn Hoogberg. I, Dorothy Morton, bequeath my excessive height to Ray Chism. I, Alleyne Essex, bequeath my Shakespearan ability to Gene Shover, I, Ray Godsil, bequeath my giggle to Doyle Johnson. I, Betty Essex, bequeath my fights with Ray to anyone who can surpass them. I, Merle West, bequeath my bright nail polish to Verda Stomberg. I, Paul Nichols, bequeath Lorraine to some junior who is worthy of her. I, Robert Hillman, bequeath my ability to sleep in class to anyone who can persuade the school board to put in softer seats. I, Wilma Carter, bequeath my quietness to Eugene Morss. I, Betty Anderson, bequeath my gentle ways to Charles Fender. I, Lucille Lenker, bequeath my letters from Leonard to posterity. I, Ferne Sexton, bequeath my pink shoe strings to anyone who is color blind. I, Barbara Lynch, bequeath my sailor to a girl in some port. I, Louise Hiler, bequeath my quiet voice to Earl Williams. I, Helen Mortenson, bequeath my presidency to a junior with plenty of vim and vigor. I, Helen McElwain, bequeath my knowledge of Latin to Lloyde Blust. I, Gladys McBeth, bequeath Butter to anyone with bread. We, the Seniors of 1938, do hereby affix our signatures and seals to our last will and testament. 1938 SENIORS OF KNOXVILLE HIGH SCHOOL. TH 1938 JESTER -' - ' Class Prophecy q While getting ready for the 1948 Knoxville High School Homecoming, I found myself wondering what the '38 graduates were doing. Some, I knew, were still in good old Knoxville and others were scattered from coast to coast. I found, upon thinking about it, that I did not know what the majority were doing. One of the first persons I encountered as I entered the gymnasium was the coach, James Tucker, whom I remembered as captain of the '38 football team. He was talking to Willard Simpson, now one of Hollywood's newest finds as a comedian. A little farther on I met an exclusively dressed couple and, to my surprise, dis- covered that it was Ray and Betty Godsil. They have made a fortune from their book, HOW TO MAKE MARRIED LIFE A SUCCESS. During the course of my con- versation with them, they told me that Janis Sutton Norris Cwho you may recall was Editor-in-Chief of the '38 Jester? could not attend the Homecoming because one of the younger children unexpectedly came down with measles. Helen Johnson and Betty Anderson, operators of Knoxvillels most exclusive pet shop, were having an animated discussion with the world typing champion, Frances Brown. They told me that Ferne Sexton and Louise Hiler were running a very progressive beauty shop in Dahinda and could not come because of a rush in business. As I looked across the room, I noticed a group of three young men who looked familiar. I went over to greet them and discovered that they were Paul Nichols, Charles Peck, and Bill Shover. If you have read the papers you know that Paul is corn-husking champion of the United States and Charles raises some of the finest hogs in the world. Bill was in the act of asking a very thrilled senior girl to dance. He is, you know, a dance instructor at the Trianon. Eugene and Gladys Baxter were standing near talking to Helen Mortenson, secretary to the Governor of Illinois. Gladys and Eugene are managing a flourishing dairy farm and are looking forward to retiring in a few years. Helen told me that she had been in Champaign a few days before with the Governor and there had met the former Dorothy Morton, now the wife of a professor at the State college. Hearing a familiar laugh behind me, I turned around and saw Willis Tucker, Herf Chones best invitation salesman. He was discussing the technique of salesmanship with Ward Lacy, the president of a large lumber company in Seattle. Willis informed me that on his last trip to New York he had seen Robert Hillman, New York's fighting fire chief. Hillman, fearing a fire might break out while he was gone, could not come. Standing close by were Helen McElwain and Alleyne Essex. Helen is now writing an Advice to the Lovelornn column for a Chicago newspaper. Alleyne has written several modern novels. Helen told me that she had dinner with Ceola Thomas. Ceola, a surgeon in one of the Chicago hospitals, had told her that her last patient was Eliza- beth Kounter, now a famous model for Flapper Fanny pictures. Elizabeth had had an unfortunate accident, she had run into a telephone pole with her new Duesenberg. Over in another corner I saw a very tall person whom I thought I should know. Sure enough! It was the newly elected mayor of Gilson, Wayne Taylor. I heard a giggle that sounded very familiar and found that it was Lucille Lenker, now tap dancing teacher at Maude Alma Mainfs. With her was the dietician for CCC camps, Barbara Lynch. A very quiet looking person came in the door. It was Wilma Carter, librarian at Knoxville Public Library. I discovered that the twins, Maxine and Pauline Jones, were missingg but I was told that they were running the Sin Twister Cafe in Los Angeles. I felt happy that I had learned about all those '38 graduates who had been such a trial and went to sleep, content with the thought that they had done so well. 2 THE 1938 JESTER Summary of I937 and I938 Tuesday, September 7, 1937, one hundred and sixty-nine pupils entered Knoxville High School with Mr. Verne B. Harris as superintendent. Mr. Harris is filling the vacancy left by Mr. Milton Brown who went to Eureka. Mr. Harris formerly taught mechanical drawing in Galesburg High School. We have four new teachers this year besides Mr. Harris. Mr. Thomas Batell is teaching English and has charge of plays. He was graduated from Knox College last year. Mrs. Helen Sherman, who is proprietor of the Knoxville Dry Goods Store, had this position last year. Miss Harriette Glickson, who taught in Sheffield, Illinois, last year is teaching home economics and music. She also teaches art and physical education in Seventh and Eighth grades. She is the successor of Miss Cora Mae Poole, who is married to George Bowman and living in Knoxville. The chorus and glee club were formerly taught by Mrs. Florence Manley. Miss Clara Myers is teaching history and directing the band. She was graduated from Illinois State Normal University last year. Miss Jennie McElwain, who formerly taught history, retired last year and is now a member of the school board. Mr. Herman Hampy, who directed the band last year, is now band director in a Peoria school. Miss Jane Charles teaches seventh grade and high school girls, physical education in the place left vacant by the resignation of Miss Elizabeth Leeds. Miss Leeds is teaching in Griggsville, Illinois. Mr. Frederic Ball, Coach J. Wendell Stamps, Miss Geraldine Young, Miss Mable Woolsey, Mr. Harold Mason, and Miss Irene Jenkins are teachers who have been here in past years and are teaching this year. Miss Jenkins surprised us by becoming the wife of Raymond Barlow during Christmas vacation. She has the school's best wishes. The courses in High School are much the same except there are no courses in physics or world history. There is a sixth period typing class which may be taken with or without credit. Freshman girls are allowed to take the foods course this year. In the seventh and eighth grades the girls took sewing and the boys, mechanical drawing and shop. In the fall new tennis and volley ball nets were purchased and many participated in these sports as well as in baseball. There have been several interesting assemblies. Reverend Ballew, Reverend Nelson, Reverend Clark, Reverend Yemm, Reverend Allison, State Patrolman Max Armstrong and Reverend Menze have given very interesting talks. Throughout the school year various parties, sponsored by different classes and groups, were enjoyed by all students. There they danced, played games, sang songs, and exchanged gifts: all of which made for interesting and happy evenings. A glimpse over the activities calendar for 1937-1938 reveals an interesting, profit- able year. THE 1938 JESTER if , fy ' , 5 . 'wr .f X Y 'a N , N z Tw'X rv' xl F, .b , -- f' 1' '4 , ,V ,M at . .J 3. f ' -3,1 , -mm ff,vq-JD J Cr X V M67 If . I xx-J 'rR'j?b'1fv 2!xXX 1 'V ' QV .Q 71 -1--..1 5 7 , jf -,, A gg E159 +G' ' ,,,A - xgl- ' ' ,. 30 '- M . I J , ff MJ . Lx 2 fi. l 21 2 THE 1938 JES R Band The Knoxville School Band was organized in 1930 under the direction of Mr. OlToole. Following Mr. O,Toole as director were Mr. Woodman, Mr. SaXton, and Mr. Hampy. Since 1933 the band has attended the District Band Contests. The band has received three first places and two second places. We have been Well represented in the solo contests, having district, state, and national Winners. The band has been under the direction of Miss Myers this year. During the month of October, the band marched at the Fall Festival in Galesburg and, as guests of the school board, attended the Navy Band Concert at Galesburg. The band has played for home football and basketball games. Plans Were made for the band to attend the contest at Quincy March 26. The band has been assisted for several years by the Band Mothers' Association. Through the work of this organization the band has blue and gold uniforms. The school may well be proud of the band, both for its musical attainments and the enthusiasm it inspired at athletic contests and assemblies. BAND lXlElVlBERS CLARINETS CORNETS Warren Manley Sibyl Klinck Bernadine Lane Patricia Moffett Jack Ghitalla James Kerr Laurice Sarraf Wesley Wilt Ted Beinnart Harold Miller Eunice Nelson Opal Hillman I-IORNS Donald Blust Jean Barrett Armando Ghitalla Charles Donaldson Robert Bergeson Robert Nonarnaker Richard Yemm James Bowman Keith Bratton Max Estes Ray Kemper George May Harlan Myers Bill Shover Margaret Rogers Lloyde Blust FLUTES Merle Smith Wayne Kirkendall Barbara Peterzen Robert Sha,-ples Ellsworth Peterzen Gerald Whitsitt James Sharples DRUMS Dale Swigert SAXOPHONE Betty Woolsey Alvin Washabaugh CYMBALS Fred Johnson Frances West TROMBONES LeRoy West Dale Kirkendall x THE 1938 JESTER U 1 x. T School Band Front Row-Robert Sharples, Dale Swigert, Betty Courter, Dale Kirkendall, LeRoy West, James Sharples, Opal Hillman, Thomas Moorehead, Alvin Washabaugh. Second Row-Donald Blust, Ted Beinnart, Betty Woolsey, Wayne Kirkendall, Margaret Rogers, Harold Miller, Max Estes, Betty Gooding, Fred Johnson, Warren Manley, Jack Manuell, Armando Ghitalla, Richard Yemm, Harlan Myers. Third Row-Laurice Sarraf, Barbara Peterzen, Ray Kemper, James Bowman, Bernadine Lane, Julia Sanford, Eunice Nelson, Patricia Moffett, Charles Donaldson, Frances West, Jack Ghitalla, Lloyde Blust, George May, Back Row-Miss Myers, Edith Johnson, Jean Barrett, Wesley Wilt, Barbara LaFol1ette, Bill Shover, James Kerr, Robert Nonamaker, Ellsworth Peterzen, Robert Bergeson, Merle Smith. L f 1 P, 1 .flnwf ,,,f1ff'ff N..,f ' ,J Q! ' R,, -1 .. . ,tw xfwfff BAND AT GALESBURG l23l THE 1938 .IESTER The Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club was organized September fourteenth. The purpose of the club is to further interest in and teach a knowledge of good music. There are thirty-two members enrolled. The girls meet each Tuesday afternoon at 3:10. The group has taken part in school assemblies during the year. A group of girls and boys selected from the Glee Club sang at the Teachers' Institute in Galesburg in February. Miss Glickson, the instructor, also plays the accompaniment. The large enrollment, the interest shown, and the participation in contests shows that this organization has succeeded in its purpose. N' fi? tissues- 'sv i3::i:51g, 'f'eisf'fl 1 'lm' Rim wif' -rm S52 L qs- '- The Boys' Glee Club The Boys' Glee Club has been active for many years. It Was organized in order to give the boys the pleasure of singing together and to develop their appreciation of music. - In the fall of '27, Alice Bergland organized the first Boys' Cwlee Club in Knoxville High and at that time 53 boys were enrolled. This year there are but seven members. The members meet every Thursday after- noon at 3:08. lt is being ablylconducted by Miss Glickson, who is also the pianist. ,Nga ,i l I f 1 I .Q- ,-Z X N . ,M x X- a 'EQ-K3 Glee Club and Chorus Front Row-Carol Stephens, Mildred Howarter, Grace Carlson, Evelyn Blust, Virginia Lacy, Jennie Lee Jones, Lucille Lenker, Evelyn Hoogberg, Edith Marie McCune, Betty Myers, Shirley Whitcomb, Katherine Hampton, Lois Parker, Opal Hillman. Second Row-Mary Martin, Ferne Sexton, Lorraine Nelson, Merle West, Margaret King, Frances West, Naomi Gates, Irene Kenney, Jewelle Brown, Catherine Sarraf, Frances Steele. Back Row-Gladys McBeth, Helen Mortenson, Edith Johnson, Betty Essex, Helen McElwain, Elizabeth Kounter, Frances Brown, Miss Glickson, Ceola Thomas, Louise Hiler ,Lucille Gunther, Dorothy Peck, Charlotte Manuell. r Q. Boys' Glee Club Jack Ghitalla, Kermit Hiler, Deane Johnson, William Kounter, Robert Vaughn, Charles Fender, Phillip Eklund, Miss Glickson. h L25 l25l Science Club Officers President - - - - - Dale Swigert Vice-President - Janis Sutton Secretary-Treasurer - Helen McElwain The Science Club was originated in 1930. Since then it has been a growing organization. Its purpose is to create more interest in the field of science. Mr. Ball is the very capable sponsor. Anyone who has had at least one year of high school science is allowed to join. Meetings are held every two weeks with either local speakers or student discussions as the attraction. Special meetings are held at the Davis Science Hall at Knox College in Galesburg. lt has been a success, in that many students have widened their scope of scientific knowledge. It has not only an educational but a social function. It is hoped to further improve its value in the years to come. Se-Co Club Officers President , . - - - , Barbara Lynch Vice-President ,, - Mary Pezzoni Secretary-Treasurer - Kathryn Hampton The Se-Co Club was organized for the purpose of all girls interested in Home Economics to get together for a social time. Girls enrolled in foods, clothing, or home management are eligible for membership. The girls who have previously taken these courses are entered as honorary members. Meetings were held during the year under the supervision of coin- mittees. Discussions and demonstrations were given. A weiner roast was held at Lake Storey in the fall and a Christmas party was held in December. Miss Glickson, the instructor, made the club a very interesting activity and is a true friend of all the girls. THE 1938 JESTER 4n1'..u...,, .,.. ...-V THE 1938 .IESTER , 17 i ' if-X .ly LJ . QQ Science Club A Front Row-Charles Moore, Gene 'rEstes, Naomi Gates, Janis Sutton, Dale Swigert, Helen McElwain, Ferne Sexton, Robert Young, Keith Bratton. Second Row-Lloyd Sommers,fHarold Stiokells, Louise Hiler, Goldie Sexton, Charles Daley, Jean Barrett, Bill Shover, Paul Nichols, Charles Peck, Ratmond Godsil, Deane Johnson. Back Rod-Mary Pezzoni, Ceola Thbmas,xEdward Gilliland, George Hanson, Ellsworth Peterzen, Mr. Fred- eric Ball, Maxine Ferris, Lucille Gunther, Sibyl Klinck, Doyle Johnson, Theodore Moffett. , ,, -ix Aggg 'X fn ii Lv: f , L1'7gL1-if Se-Co Club WV' I Front Row-Ferne Sexton, Eileen Dancy, Dorothy Manley, Mary Pezzoni, Barbara Lynch, Katherine Hamp- ton, Edith Marie McCune, Jewelle Brown, Lois Parker, Georgia McCune. Back Row--Miss Glickson, Louise Hiler, Wilma Carter, Elizabeth Kounter, Helen Johnson, Janis Sutton, Dorothy Peck, Lorraine Nelson, Frances West, Lucille Gunther, Verda Stomberg. l27l 2 7 ' if 44MfwZ4,d X X THE 1938 JESTER C X . Latin Club Officers A Consul , ,. M , - Helen McElwain Consul - Betty Essex Quaestor .. Betty Woolsey Aedile - - Barbara LaFollette Scriba . - Willard Essex Dictator - - Miss Young The Latin Club was organized this year under the supervision of Miss Young. The Club is open to all Latin students. A meeting is held each month, the first of which was a wiener roast at Lake Storey. There were other interesting meetings, and a picnic was held in the spring. Homecoming Y iThe Knoxville High School Homecoming was held Friday evening, November 5, 1937, in the gymnasium. The gymnasiumpwas elaborately decorated with balloons hanging from blue and gold streamers of crepe paper stretched across the ceiling. Lattice fence of school colors separated the bleachers from the dance floor, and a large yellow moon was placed in front of each basket. This year the program consisted of a. minstrel show directed by Mr. Batell. The talent was chosen from each class and Charlotte Mannuel representing the juniors won first prize. ' After the minstrel show, a dance was held with music furnished by Lon Bencini and his orchestra, playing on a platform built in the south end of the gymnasium. Refreshments were served on the stage by the senior class. ' The whole senior class cooperated with the members of the faculty to present one of the most successful homecomings of the Knoxville High School. L if .QL s.Quf'.f4f,-' ft- I . A 3 6 THE 19,38t .I'E'STqER: Q-2' ' A ' S , 4 J K - J 4 WR Q ..g,Hf,,,, Latin Club q',g,j,4fg,1,H Front Row-Clifford Stockton, Jean Barrett, Wilma Carter, Betty Woolsey, Betty Essex, Willard Essex, Helen McElwain, Barbara LaFol1ette, Julia Sanford, Mildred Howarter, Robert Young. Second Row-Lloyd Sommers, Patricia Moffett, Catherine Sarraf, Edith Johnson, Laurice Sarraf, Goldie Sexton, Lillian Pierson, Jennie Lee Jones, Doyle Johnson. Back Row-Miss Young, Warren Manley, Laurance Pierson, Arla Stomberg, Maxine Betts, Mary Martin, Lloyde Blust. , 'U L V 1 A. J 'X we vw ,1 .T ...il .-gill. . ,. ,.. fj f xx-,P E' 1 ' ff., we ' V . WDW If. Qng' B -can K X' Y .r f' ' 342' it i W I-lomecomlngf an ,X Front Row-Opal I-lillman, Dorothy Manley, Eileen Dancy, Frances Steele, Lorraine Nelson, Naomi Gates, Shirley Whitcomb, Betty Myers. Second Row-Lloyde Blust, Arthur Mates, Willis Tucker, Dorothy Peck, Julia Sanford, Charlotte Manuell, Verle Shearer, Charles Moore. ' Back Row-Bill Shover, Charley Gardner, Ellsworth Peterzen, Eugene Morss, Bill Gagg, Mr. Batell, Robert Vaughn, Charles Daley. , sf psi THE 1938 .IESTER Football Faced with the problem of rounding out a speedy, well-conditioned group of athletes, Coach J. Wendell Stamps produced a squad which, as the season progressed, proved themselves capable of standing on equal terms with most of their opponents. Beginning its 1937 football season by playing Avon on September 12, the Knoxville High School boys played hard to win their first game. With one victory the team set out for Roseville, but they failed to make any headway against the strong defense of their adversaries. Although playing a good game at Corpus Christi, the squad couldn't keep possession of the ball long enough to score. Captain J. Tucker was the outstanding player. At Farmington, determined to avenge their defeat of the former year, the boys put all they had into the game. Hillman starred in the game. Traveling to Alexis in a fighting mood the team held Alexis to but one touchdown. Tate smashed the line and made a long run but failed to score. At Wethersfield the team, handicapped because some of the best players were out with colds, was defeated in a very one-sided game. Playing at Abingdon on Abingdonls homecoming day, the Knox- ville aggregation could stop their opponentsl running attack but werenit so successful with their passing attack. The game with Aledo was our homecoming game and every member showed that he could play a good game of football. Toulon came to Knoxville for our final game. Because it was the last game some of the boys would play, they did their best. In spite of the fact that Knoxville lost many games, the 1937 football season may be considered a success because of the sportsmanship, spirit of cooperation, and Hfightl' shown by every member of the squad. 0 0 Knoxville 20 Avon 6 Knoxville 0 Roseville 27 Knoxville' 0 Corpus Christi 12 Knoxville 12 Farmington 27 Knoxville 0 Alexis 6 Knoxville 0 Wlethersfield 20 Knoxville 7 Abingdon 31 Knoxville 0 Aledo 18 Knoxville 0 Toulon 27 -W Y - yn -- -an - -- - - -W -- v- f-N-f--1 THE 1938 JESTER Football John Peterson James Tucker Bill Shover Willis Tucker Robert Hillman Eugene Baxter Clifford Stockton Verle Shearer Bill Gagg Leo Tate Ellsworth Peterzen Robert Young Keith Bratton LeRoy Washabaugh Lloyde Blust Warren McCune Gerald Dean Davis Arthur Mates Warren Manley Lloyd Sommers X t 2 Russell Mortensonkiv q ' l Y Charles Fender Earl Williams Ray Chism X Bobbie Baxter Wesley Wilt Willard Essex James Sharples Franklin Sommers sg fa-164'-V0,Za,effC 1-I MQT1 1 I3l THE 1938 JESTER Basketball Coach J. Wendell Stamps arranged a schedule of fifteen games for the season of 1937-38. Knoxville won seven out of the fifteen games. In the Little Six Conference Knoxville tied Aledo for second place honors. In spite of a last quarter rally the team fell short of Aledo by one point. The Knoxville boys displayed rare form against the powerful Peoria Manuel quintet. Knoxville, with Captain Nichols giving an outstanding performance, was within two points of the victorious, but weary, Manuel team when the game ended. In the first attempt against Corpus Christi the Knoxville cagers were unsuccessful, although a last quarter rally made it a fairly close battle. The tables, however, were turned on the home floor in one of the most thrilling games of the year. Davis tossed the final point by scoring a free throw. Early in the season Knoxville lost to our old rival, Abingdon, but we made up for it by defeating them later. Taylor led the attack with ten points, but Abingdon rallied in the third quarter and won by four points. The next time we played them, we defeated them by successfully stopping their third quarter rally. Knoxville won fourth place in the Knox County Tournament, bowing to Victoria and Altona after defeating Yates City. We made a strong comeback, however, in the Galesburg regional tour- nament, defeating Williamsfield and Altona. The powerful Galesburg cagers defeated the Knoxville group in the final game. The rangy and speedy Peoria Central team eliminated us in the first game of the Pekin sectional tournament. Knoxville 23 Victoria 19 Knoxville 15 Roseville 27 Knoxville 21 Biggsville 17 Knoxville 22 Abingdon 26 Knoxville 37 Alexis 24 l Knoxville 27 Corpus Christi 32 Knoxville 48 Avon 28 Knoxville 24 Alpha 42 Knoxville 29 Peoria Manual 31 Knoxville 25 Corpus Christi 24 Knoxville 10 Biggsville 15 Knoxville 35 Avon 11 Knoxville 13 Alpha 28 Knoxville 23 Abingdon 21 Knoxville 31 Aledo 32 KNOX COUNTY TOURNAMENT Knoxville 28 Yates City 23 K Knoxville 22 Victoria 38 Knoxville 1 1 Altona 17 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Knoxville 35 Williamsfield 8 Knoxville 3 1 Altona 9 Knoxville 8 Galesburg 42 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Knoxville 20K Peoria Central 41 THE 1938 JESTER Basketball Paul Nichols Wayne Taylor Verle Shearer James Tucker Gerald Dean Davis Willis Tucker George Murphy Leo Tate Bill Gagg Ellsworth Peterzen Robert Sharples Lloyd Sommers 'TYQJ '69 rssi THE 1938 .IESTER Track As soon as the basketball season was over, the call for track aspirants was made and approximately thirty boys reported to Coach Stamps. Knoxville High School, the scene of several dual and triangular meets and participant in -the County, Military, and District meets and Little Six Relays, opened the 1938 season with a fully planned schedule. The boys had to combat adverse weather conditions which delayed practice and track meets. The triangular meets With Maquon and Gilson and with Altona and Abingdon were the first planned, but they were postponed on account of inclement Weather. Various other meets were scheduled throughout the remainder of the year. In the County Track Meet, one of Knoxville's greatest events, the team competes with teams from the rest of the county. I The other major meets Knoxville competes in every spring are: Military Tract, District Meet, State Meet and Little Six Relays. 1937 LETTERMEN 1938 VARSITY SQUAD Hillman Fender Nichols R. Sharples J. Tucker L. Sommers Hillman Tate W. Tucker Conkright J. Tucker McCune Peck Charles W. Tucker Shearer R. Sharples Johnson Shover Gagg Tate Stockton Peck Mates 1VIcCune Shearer E ender Johnson Mates L. Sommers V THE 1938 JESTER Track Charles Peck Paul Nichols James Tucker Robert Hillman Bill Shover Willis Tucker ,' ,g,f,, , 1 L ,Lf ,. ,, 1 , p, ,,..J,.f V lf' ' wir' 1 Verle Shearer Leo Tate Warren lVlcCune Robert Sharples Charley Gardner Charles Fender Lloyd Sommers Arthur Mates Deane Johnson Harold Stripe 7- Y Wi- -YW -..-.Twfrvfr V W aria- -1 j l If X. .V- Xx 071 wx Vx - Q-'S i 'P E353 . P ' P THE 1938 JEsTEiz Declamation The local declamation contest was held April 5, 1938. Four girls, de- serving credit for their effort had been previously eliminated. These were Katherine Huff, Betty Myers, Edith Marie McCune, and Dorothy Peck. The contestants and their selections follow: Kathryn Mathers ..l,f..,. ,l,, . .lr.,..,. .DaI1I1y'S Little Tin Soldier Dorothy lVIOrton . l-,-,,,.,- . --..-. .............., China Blue Eyes Jean Barrett. ,r.... .r.... . ....,.. . The Healer Helen McElwain -.--- ...T The End of the Task Patricia Moffett --- .... Exit the Big Bad Wolf Margaret King ...,.,,,,. ....... - .--- The Bravest Thing Jack Weiss ,..,,.. ...,,. . ....l............... .Gentlemen, the King Bill Shover .. i,,......,....,....,.....,..,......... .Eyes Right In the girls' contest Kathryn Mathers received first, Jean Barrett, sec- ond, and Patricia Moffett, third. Jack Weiss won first 'and Bill Shover, second, in the boys' contest. Kathryn Mathers represented the school in the county and Patricia Moffett in the Military Tract meet. The contestants were trained by Miss Geraldine Young, and the awards were made by Mrs. Phyllis Klinck. . Q - Orato ry Helen McElwain represented the school in oratory with the selection, The Supreme Menacef' I O r Piano Barbara LaFollette represented the school in the piano contest at the county and Military Tract meet. Her selection was Traumerei by Schumann. 0 o Vocal Contest The vocal contest was held at the high school gymnasium, March 24, with a large and appreciative audience attending. GIRLS t. Frances Brown . .... . .... ..- --..-- Noon and Night Charlotte Manuell ..--..r .s.... .W .... . ,.i....... .Pale Moon Eileen Dancy ,.,,,,.,, -. - ..........,.,.. Roses of Picardy Shirley Whitcomb ,... --... .....l,i, riri . Sing Me to Sleep Naomi Gates ,,., ..-i ....--.--.. .,.,.. .Your Song from Paradise BOYS Deane Johnson.- . ....r......l...,........,., ,- . ..... Sea Fever Warren McCune ili, ..-.. ........r.,.......i Sleepy Hollow Tune Robert Vaughn .....,,,...i.......,..i........ .Shipmates O'Mine In the girls section Frances Brown placed first, Shirley Whitcomb, sec- ond, and Charlotte Manuell, third. The boys placed in the following order: Deane Johnson, first, Robert Vaughn, second, and Warren McCune, third. The contest was followed by a band concert given by the high school band preparatory to going to the band contest at Quincy. 0 0 Chorus The Chorus contest was held at Oneida, Wednesday, April the thir- teenth. The Knoxville chorus rated fair.i' Their required number was, The Cradle Song by Brahms, and their selected number was Mistress Margueritan by Penn. Miss Glickson was the director, ,and Arla Ecklund accompanied on the piano. ' l35l THE 1938 .IESTER ' F 'I J - ' THE 1938 .IESTER T Junior Play Front Row-Lorraine Nelson, Frances Steele, Dorothy Peck, Sibyl Klinck, Julia Sanford, Jean Barrett, Catherine Sarraf, Margaret Shaw. Back Row-Charles Daley, Daniel Huff, Charley Gardner, Mr. Batell, George Hanson, Warren McCune, Robert Vaughn. Seniki Play First Row-Helen McElwain, Helen Mortenson, Barbara Lynch, Dorothy Morton, Gladys McBeth, Wilma Carter, ,Alleyrie Essex. -r 4' A' Back Row-Willis Tucker, Robert Hillman, Paul Nichols, Janis Sutton, Bill Shover, Charles Peck, James Tucker, Mr. Batell. l33l 4 rv Q 1 THE 1938 JESTER KK ' ll Campus uarantlne CAST Ronald Steele--- ....... Charley Gardner Gordon Dunn--- ---Charles Daley Edythe Rhodes--- ---- Catharine Sarraf Deborah Mercer-- ----Dorothy Peck Elliot Maxim. ------ ........ D Hfliel Huff Finlay Carruthers.-- ---- Warren McCune Gloria Smith ----- ---- . Frances Steele Mrs, Smith, ----,- ---- J ean Barrett Beryl Shepherd.-U ------ -Julia Sanford Dr. Leon Atwell--- Clifford Stockton Lela Dunn- ,.,,- ---- - , ------------- ---Lorraine Nelson Howard Ross,-U ---------------------- ----Robert Vaughn PRODUCTION CAST Director, ---- -.-------.--.-.----------..-----.----.-.- - MT. Batell Prepertieg- -,-YG,- -----i--------------- S ybil Klinck, George Hanson Stage Set --------- ---- C harley Gardner, Willis Tucker, Warren McCune Business Manager,-- ------------------------------- .Lorraine Nelson Book Hgldere ,,,,,,-e,,,-------- ,- ------------------------------- -Margaret Shaw SYNOPSIS Ronald Steele and Gordon Dunn were working their way through college by waiting on tables in the girls' dormitory. The dormitory was quarantined because one of the girls had chicken pox. Elliot Maxim posed as the nurse and came, to the dormitory to see his girl friend. When the doctor found out that he was a boy, he would not permit him to leave. During the two weeks' period, Mrs. Smith and Dr. Atwell fall in love with each other. Also during the quarantine each of the characters found their true love and became engaged. Senior Play -- Spring Fever CAST Jacky Howard . ------------- ------- Price, his married brother. Ray Butler, his chum ---------- Mr. Knight, an athletic coach .-- Peggy, J acky's kid sister ----- - Bertha, their mother- - ---- Eulalie Barnes, her sister --- -- Donna Howard, Price's wife - -- - Robert Hillman - - - - . Paul Nichols ---- Charles Peck ------. Bill Shover - - - - Dorothy Morton - -- Alleyne Essex - - - - Barbara Lynch - - - -Helen Mortenson -- - Helen McElwain Spring Byington, Jacky's weakness.--- Tessie, the general help- ------------ ----- ------ ---. Gladys McBeth PRODUCTION CAST Director - --------,---- ------------------------------ Property Manager--- Stage Manager. ------- Business Manager- ---- Publicity Manager---M Bookholder - ------------------- SYNOPSIS --------Mr. Batell ----- James Tucker - - - - - - - Willis Tucker --- Helen Mortenson - - - - -Wilma Carter ------------ Janis Sutton Jacky Howard is a young man who feels his responsibilities. He, with his mother and sister, lives with Aunt Eulalie, a bitter old maid. Jacky is in love with Spring Byington, a young lady who has a new ideal man every week. Even the President does not escape. Jacky is a budding inventor and has invented a product that will make the whole family rich if he can getftlle money to put it on the market. Peggy tries to help Jack by selling a home-made hair tonic which, by accident, has turpentine for its basic ingredient. One of the customers hair falls out. Aunt Eulalie falls in love with the athletic coach and loses her money. Finally everything works out and the play ends with everybody happy. is l39l l40l THE 1938 .IESTER The Junior and Senior Banquet The junior and senior banquet was held the evening of May 20 at the High School. The delicious dinner was prepared by the Parent-Teachers Associa- tion Mothers. The table was attractively decorated in orange and black, the senior colors. Following the banquet, a short program was given in which the principal speakers were Mr. Harris, Lorraine Nelson, and Helen Mor- tenson. Then the party proceeded to the gymnasium which was elaborately decorated in the same color scheme, orange and black, and danced the remainder of the evening. The banquet and dance were greatly enjoyed by everyone-the faculty, seniors, and juniors. Baccalaureate The Baccalaureate Services Were held in the Presbyterian Church Sunday, May 22, at eight o'clock. The speaker for the evening Was Reverend C. Wilbur Nelson, Pastor of the Lutheran Church. Commencement The Commencement Exercises were held Friday, May 27, at the gymnasium at eight o'clock. An excellent talk was delivered by Dr. C. Davidson, President of Knox College. Q THE 1938 JAESTER 7 Senior Day Front Row-Olaf Ericson, Helen Johnson, Betty Essex, Ceola Thomas, Maxine Jones, Pauline Jones, Barbara Lynch, Louise Hiler, Ferne Sexton, Wilma Carter. Second Row-Helen McE1wain, Frances Brown, Janis Sutton, Raymond Godsil, Gladys McBeth, Helen Mortenson, Dorothy Morton, Alleyne Essex, Lucille Lenker, Merle West. Back Row-James Tucker, Charles Peck, Paul Nichols, Bill Shover, Willard Simpson, Willis Tucker, Robert Hillman, Ward Lacy, Wayne Taylor, Elizabeth Kounter, Betty Anderson. Twelve Yea rs Ago u A Front Row-James Bainbridge, Dean Davis, Nelson Van Ettan, Raymond Godsil, Robert Means, Ethel Davis, Maude Soper, Frances West, Edna Wilt. Second Row-Leo Tate, Betty Anderson, Merle West, Frances Brown. Third Row-Dale Trout, David Trout, Myrtle Walker, Dorothy Ensley, Lucille Collins, Nellie Liniger, Helen Fahlund, Mary Chamberlain. Back Row-Ward Lacy, Billie Hughes, Unknown, Ivan Westerfield, Darald Nelson, Helen Mortensen, Faye Larson. 5' E411 42 Q.. ilk 3. an ' 2 Q 1. Look Where you are going! 2. Our janitors. 3. So shy! 4. Hold on. 5. Why don't you, Jean and Pat? 6. Wait till Bernie sees this!! ! 7. The flower that blooms in the spring. Tra! la! 8. Mildred and her big brother. 9. Teddy. 10. Coach. 11. Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do. 12. Butter in Minne- sota. 13. John Patton, faith- - ful gate keeper. 14. Judy, Dot and Mac. 15. Waiting? 16. Katy, Millie, Ginie Jennie, Maggie. 7 17. Going somewhere? 4 I 1 031 fill E Q ICN A THE 1938 JESTER The gang at Abing- don. Sibyl, are you com- ing or going?,' Junior High Win- ners- Jarnes Bowman, 8th grade spelling Shirley Nelson, 7th grade spelling Armanda Ghitalla, cornet champion Catherine, Georgia, Artie, Charlie, and Betty. , Noon hour fun. ' Act your age, Peter and Marvin! Our math. teacher. Toots. Pals. In the old swim- min' holel' Alleyne in quaran- tine. ' Johnny, alone. Lunch hour in Room 11. 1 , .,,,.,,! V1 1 4 1 -J i . lf: A ki 7' V nf 'I-' f H33 tr. V ,J THE 1938 JESTER 1. A Picnic at Lake Storey '36, 2. Coach and the boys. 3. Helen, Shirley, and Frances with their el ers. gene, Barb, Edith X 'ie, Georgia, Bet- 'L , nd Bill. I T e twins. Day. 7. Shirley West. 8. New Students- Kathryn Mathers Pauline Dalton Shirley West S Lorene McWilliams Harold Stripe George Murphy LaVerne Benson Gerald Whitsitt xr! 5 . ,M George W ,X Harold 3 Bill ff ff' John JJ! Q Armando it-ff ff? M43 . Senior Rorneos Babes in the Woods ' J ' a ,, , ,, . A 4- YY, 'v THE 1938 JESTER 1 Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. A Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. I Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 21-State inspector 22-K. H. S. and U. 25-HPipgrass gets 28-Seniors sponsor 29-Talk on safety 1' l' - . 12 X I ll ,W Calendar 7-Start another year of studying. A 9-Freshies have their locker numbers. 1 17-Boys start off with a bang. Avon O, Knoxville 20. 27-Seniors vote Harrison and Clay for Senior pictures. 31-Latin Club members and a stray dog have their pictures taken. 1-Senior fSlouchD Day. 2-Corpus Christi defeats us. 4- Grab your books and run-The fire alarm has rungf' 5- Do Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do. The girls are trying out for chorus. 6-School starts at 8 otclock so students can listen to Yankees win the first World series game. 8-Teachers go to school. Students hope they realize What a life school is. 9-Knoxville band marches in Fall Festival parade at Galesburg. 12-First Science Club meeting. 14-Latin Club Weiner roast. 16-Wilma Carter gets appendicitis. 18-Se-Co Weiner roast at Lake Storey. visits K. H. S. and the teachers act nervous. S. Navy Band at Galesburg. a letter from six Alexis girls. a school dance. by state highway patrolman. 1-Wilma is back again. 4-Senior dance-oh boy! 5-The Senior Homecoming is a grand success. 10-Rev. Stephen E. Yemm talks on Armistice Day. ll-School dismissed. 12-Assembly in honor of football men. 16-Tryouts for Junior play. 19-Miss Glickson teaches Mr. Batell some culinary art. 22-Thanksgiving is coming and so are six weeks tests. 24-Students welcome Rev. Ballew as he comes to visit us again. 28-Thanksgiving vacation. l45l Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb Feb Feb Feb. Feb Feb Feb Feb 29 30 - -sa THE 1938 JESTER Calendar -Almost everyone has recovered from indigestion. -First basketball game. 3-Rah! Rah! Rah! Many tryout for cheer leading. 4. -Warren and Georgia McCune selected as cheer leaders. 7-Rev. Menze talks on Testimony of the Test Tube. 8-Dorothy Peck comes back after short illness. 9-Pep meeting. 10-Science Club explores the Daily Register-Mail building. 14-Lacy skins his nose. He says he ran into a door. 15-Everybody falls down on the ice. 20-All school Christmas party. 22-Seniors get their rings. 23-School dismissed for Christmas. 31 Vacation is over. 6-Junior play. 7-Avon 27, K. H. S. 46. Jim T. makes a basket for the other team. 18-Toots is still standing on the steps to converse with Butter at noon-hour. We wish she could have a chair beside him. 19-Maybe there is something to this Washabaugh-Shaw rumor after all. 22-Nichols is outstanding at a thrilling game with Peoria Manual. 27-Six girls from chorus sing at the Teachers' Institute. Three tournament games here. K. H. S. beats Yates City. 29-Knoxville receives 4th place in County Tournament. 31-Latin banquet. Freshies are disappointed at no initiation but not at the food. 1-Fire drill. 3-Dorothy Albers makes a Very interesting collection of hairs. 4 -Mr. Batell uses pitch pipe for a whistle in a critical moment of the Corpus Christi game. 7-Jester staff gives skit in assembly. 8-J ester subscription day. 12-High school va1entine's party given by Junior and Senior girls. 14-Ward Lacy receives some comic valentines in commercial class. Who from??! 15-The office is full of pupils who are retreaving articles taken from their lock- ers. They must have been left open. V v' 'ir -THE 1938 .IESTER March March March March March March March March March March March March March April April Calendar 2, 3, 4, 5-Regional basketball tournament. 7-Several new students are sized up by both teachers and pupils. 9-Declamation pre-preliminaries. 14-School boards of Knox County enjoys a dinner served by foods class. 15-Senior play try-outs. Hillman gets the lead. 16-Sophomores win class tournament by 1 point. 17-Helen McElwain returns from trip to Chicago where she represented K. H. S. in D. A. R. good citizenship drawing. 22-Vocal contestants sing in assembly. 23-New romance! B. G. and E. D.?? 24-Local vocal contest and declam contest. 26--Band at Quincy. Placed second division in class C. 28-Camera fiends take advantage of the sunny days. 30-George Murphy shows one of our cute freshies how romantically he can write in autograph books. 1-No school???-April Fool! Group of seniors visit Bradley. 5-Declamation contest. Kathryn Mathers selected for countyg Patricia Moffett chosen for Military Tract. April 7-8-Wind and ice doesn't stop girls' tournament. Sophomores win. April 13-Chorus contest. Girls rate 'tgoodf' D April 14-Bill Gagg and Baronl' Washabaugh borrowed C?J the Jester calendar to read it. April 15-18-No school-Easter vacation. April 20-J ack Weiss rated as good in county contest. April 21-County girls' vocal and piano contest. Frances Brown rated superior in April May vocal. Barbara LaFollette rated fair in piano. 29-County track meet. 7-Military Tract Meet at Knox College. May 13-Senior Play- Spring Feverf' May 14-District Track Meet. May 18 Sz 19-Senior exams. May 20--Junior and Senior Banquet. May 22-Baccalaureate at Presbyterian Church. May 23-Jesters out! Class Day. May 24-Most students are doing their last minute cramming. May 25 Sz 26-Exams. May 27-Commencement. WWW Y , E41