Lockport Township High School - Lock Yearbook (Lockport, IL)

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Senior 'Class History The year 1923 was a big', year for us. We had always looked forward with pleasure to that first day of school, yet in even the boldest there was a tiny speck of that awful 'ishynessfi We had to follow the example of the upper classmen so, accordingly, we held our class election. Our sponsors were Mr. Corcoran, Miss Wood, and Mr. Robeson. Lewis Wagner was elected as our first class president. For vice president we chose James Fox, and for treasurer, Ray Berst. During the year we had three secretaries, Louis Murer, Arthur Sandbloom, and Park Widner. We chose for our motto, Not On the Heights but Climhingf' the artistic old rose and steel gray as class colors with the American Beauty rose, the symbol. We did not forget the parties either. We had an enjoyable time at a Halloweien celebration. The days glided swiftly by and we were important Sophomores. Our Freshman days were gone but not forgotten. This year Albert Boe took the president's chair. Frank Drake was chosen vice president, Park Widner, secretary, and Lawrence Dezee, financier. Our one party during that year was a great success and everybody was there. With the close of the Sophomore year we were sorry to see Mr. Robeson leave, but we welcomed Miss Fraser as the new sponsor. Our class was rather decreasing in size but increasing in superiority as we came back to school in 1926. Lewis Wagner was again elected president and Hazel Gains, vice president. We chose Faye Myers for treasurer and Mary Reese, secretary. With the Junior year came many responsibilities. We not only needed good leadership but a large sum of money for the Junior-Senior reception. We decided to give a play and on February 18, 1926, All on Account of Polly was staged and a nice balance netted. We also sold candy for further funds. Even though we had expenses we had to have the customary party fwhich really did not cost very muchj where fun reigned supreme. After many weeks of work in preparation our banquet proved a great success. The Senior guests all seemed to enjoy the prettily decorated tables and the beautiful 'ifiower gardenw in the auditorium. The year 1927 found forty of us, dignified Seniors. Lewis Wagner resumed his position as president. Albert Boe was elected Vice presidentg Park Widner, treas- urerg and Mary Reese, secretary. The one outstanding problem this year was the Annual. We knew it took a great deal of hard work and also that a large sum of money had to be raised in order to publish this book. A series of moving pictures was given in the auditorium, which helped materially. On November 12th the world's famous sculptor, Lorado Taft, lec- tured and displayed his works before a large, interested audience. The returns from this presentation were very satisfactory. Two parties and an ice-cream social were important events to the classmen. The big social event of the year was the reception which was given to us by the Juniors. The picnic was the final social affair at which we entertained the Juniors. It was very hard to say goodbye on that wonderful night, June 10, 1927, and we left good old L. T. H. S. with minds and hearts full of pleasant memories of the happy times spent within its walls. Page Twenty-two

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. mg' Di . at at mit Senior Class Officers PARK WIDNER, Treasurer. Park was secretary of the class during his Freshman and Sophomore years. He was also very active in the school activities and received several athletic letters. llc has played in the school orchestra for two years. ALBERT BOE, Vice President. Albert was president during his Sophomore year. He displayed his ability by earning three letters in athletics and hy singing in the quartet. LEWIS WAGNER, President. Lewis was the president of our Freshman and Junior Classes, and due to his able leadership he was re-elected this year. He filled the position of editor-in-chief of the annual and served his school as cheer leader. MARY REESE, Secretary. Mary has held this oiliee for the past two years. She is president of the Philo- Rhetorian Literary Society, and has carried a very active role in our school. . e XQCQPA Page Twenty-one

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L s s 'He made the teams: CHARLES BACHMANN, Chnclf. fires Charles Bachmann, with his frequent 'Kepeals'g my At music he's certainly hard to beat? Philo-Rlietorian Literary Society l-2-3-4. 3. Orchestra 1-2-3-4. Basketball 4-. i Football 4-. Music Memory 2-3-41. EDITH BAXTER, 'cettief' Edith Baxter, so shy, yet so sweet, K. 511875 the pleasanlest girl one wishes to meet. Philo-Alcthian Literary Society 1-2-3-1-, Girls' Glee Club 1-2-3. Treble Choir -lt. Senior Play 41. CARL BERST, t'Sam. That smile of his . Certainly is a whiz. y Philo-Aletliian Literary Society 1-2-3-4. ' Pres. Philo-Alethian Literary Society Sli. sf Boys' Glee Club 4. Junior Play 3. Basketball 4. GEORGE BUSH, Burl Bull will neier meet With any defeat, If a smile will win the wayf' Philo-Rhetorian Literary Society l-2-3--1. Glee Club 2-3-4. Boys? Quartet 41. Basketball tligbtweiglitt 3. Student Manager fl-. Senior Play JL. ,- ALBERT BOE, UA bf, Anil at getting 'Ads' he surely beams. Philo-Alethian Literary Society 2-3-11. Chorister 4. Boys' Glee Club 2-3--1-. lffoys' Quartet 2-3-4. Football Vice President of the Class 4-. Aclvertising Manager of uThe Times 4. Athletic Editor of The Lncki' 4. Member of National Athletic Scholarship Society 3. Senior Play 4. Page Twenty-thf O.