Lacon High School - Tickler Yearbook (Lacon, IL)

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T L 5 THE CENTURY FESTIVAL SERIES XYhile the Century Festival Series, for which the business men of l-acon contracted last fall, could scarcely be called a financial success, nevertheless the numbers were greatly enjoyed. The Minstrel Harp Entertainers came first, followed by the Normandy Singers, Kenilworth Ladies' Glee Club, Chicago Concert Players and the Festival Orchestra. The tirst two entertainments, we believe. were the best, although some excellent numbers were given on every pro gram. The Normandy Singers presented several novelties which were very amusing. The Booster Club was particularly anxious to put the affair over suc- cessfully, and, led by Mr. Hutchison. we canvassed the town selling tickets and advertising each number. ln anticipation of the concert given by the Normandy Singers the entire High School formed a parade. Many novel characters were introduced and, with drums beating and horns tooting. to say nothing of the banner floating over our heads. we marched around the town. And we suc- ceeded in bringing out the crowd. Thus again did the High School render valuablc aid in community activities. THE HIGH SCHOOL SUPPER Une of the big events of the year was the school supper given by the Booster Club in November. The people of Lacon and the school patrons contributed admirably of their help and edibles and both boys and girls worked long and hard to make the affair a success. Never did the Assembly Hall look prettier. with its gaily decorated tables and trim waitresses imported from the Domestic Science class. The High School Orchestra furnished music for the occasion and many were the remarks of appreciation of this favor. XYhile the supper proved a great success in many ways, but forty dollars was cleared for the sponsor, the Booster Club. THE LITTLE CLODHOPPER As this Annual goes to press preparations are being made for presenting the High School play, The Little Clodhopperfl The cast has been chosen with particular care, and everyone has been working faithfully for eight long weeks. We are looking forward eagerly to playing to a packed house. and if the enthusiasm and efforts put forth by the east, Mr. Hutchison and Miss Toync are any indications of the coming success there will not be standing room left in the old Assembly Hall. The Little Clodhopperv from the poor house will be interpreted by Marie Porch, and we feel sure that Marie will prove a popular heroine. Randall john-

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THE HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 'l'he lligh School Hrcliestra looks back with pleasure upon its activities the past year. The orchestra consisted of the Xylophone, played by Donald Rich- mond: the saxophone. played hy llarold Creabilg the drums. hy Lillian Atchison. and the piano. hy Mary XYescott. .Xlthough niusic has not been taught in the schools the past year. the very fact that these people, of their own accord, formed an orchestra. is evidence of the fact tht there is great interest and talent along musical lines waiting for the opportunity to develop. The orchestra assisted on several occasions and during the school supper in the Assembly Ilall proved of great interest to an appreciative audience. Several outside social functions were enlivened hy these same people. XYe feel certain that the orchestra has aroused some desire among the students to have music taught in the school next year and we hope this desire will spread to the towns-- people and all those interested in the hetternient of Lacon schools. If the orchestra has served to arouse interest to this end, it has surely served and accomplished a worthy aiin.

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son, as George Chiggerson, isn't desperate enough to kill a full-grown Missouri muskeeterf' lflarold Creabil is a dapper young book salesman, and he talks the flaylights out of his prospects. Helen Perry as Charmian, Luetta XVeers as slulictta, Mary XYescott as Mrs. Chiggerson-Boggs, all promise to play theii parts to perfection. Donald Richmond as Ocey Gump will bring the pessimism out of the most conlirmed. He is about the most laughable character a rustic could possibly make. XYe hope the coming school year will see more such plays given, as the training and fun derived is wholesome and beneficial. MENU For the New Year Conscience. Clear Kindness Grace Good Cheer Tender Memories Cl1arity, Served with Discrction l'eacc Love Truth Long Life. Stuffed with Usefulness llcart Fond and 'llruc L.-X Large Portionl Affection Happiness Sweet Thoughts llest NYishcs for Absent liriends Mizpah