Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

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p , X, 'A i t IE -14,2411 T - V 'iii A Q53 Vfbm-.Y ' 121' Vice President CHelen Mausj : Are we going to entertain the Seniors at a prom this year? Class Advisor CMr. Tuleenj : Sure. tThe meeting adjournedj. Curtain Act 4. Time: June 1926. Scene: The Gymnasium. CPantomimej Mr. Knapp QC1ass Advisorb presents the 1926 HM to Mr. Hardy. The class, in caps and gowns, file out led by the class officers who are Perry Lewis president, Theodore Henning, vice president, Estelle Full, secertary, and Alice Murra Treasurer. ' Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1926, ,being of the same body and mind, do vol- untarily ordain that this be our last will and testament. Realizing our un- superceded knowledge, omnipotent ability and athletic prowess, it is unneces- sary to declare this will unbreakable. Because of the loss that would be sustained by Mendota Township High School, should the class of '26 take all of their gifts with them when leaving, we, through love of our Alma Mater and sympathy for those mental deficients who are following in our footsteps, hereby will to them these tokens of appre- ciation, to wit: Fremont Kaufman wills his skill in oratory to Harry Johnson. Louis Spenader bequeaths his keen eye for the basket to Harry Steve and Wesley Wright. Oscar Kaminky, Gerald Garard and Pat Lewis will their success in debate to Webster Gilman, Arthur Bush and William Wenninger. Harry Herbert wills his popularity Clj with the ladies to Harold Pepiot. Helen Maus wills her ability as a pianist to Darlene Brown. Helen Walters wills her place as representative of the Walters' family to Marie. Keep up the good name, Marie! Theodore Henning wills his position as class comedian to John Eggers. Ramona Neilson bequeaths her ability as a Charleston dancer to Hazel Mae Shaw. Alice Murra wills her permanent place on the Honor Roll to Min Bates. Arlene Scheidenhelm wills her power to argue to Liz Larabee. Marvin Schlesinger wills his musical ability to Webster Gilman. Marge Rogers, Mabel Cannon, Catherine Marmion, Bernita Kemp and Myn Elsesser will their Gang spirit to Lucille and Luella Bauman, Garnette Thompson and Josephine Schildberg. ' PAGE TWENTY -NINE in .V -4 v I.. at

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ts I 7 . K, I :Qui V P items? Plllfa! History of Class of '26 A Play in Four Acts. By Ruth Karger and Estelle Full. All the worlcl's a stage And all the men and women merely players. Act 1. Time: September 1922 Scene: M. T. H. S. Hall At Rise: Dialogue between two upper classmen . Ist Senior: 'What do you think of the brand new Freshies? 2nd Senior: Aren't they the queerest youngsters with their long skirts and short pants? lst Senior: I hear these kindergartners have elected officers. Do you know who they are? 2nd Senior: Well, let me see. Oh yes, Oscar Kaminky is president, Florene Feulner vice-president, Perry Lewis secretary, and Alice Murra treasurer. I believe they have chosen Mr. Sillars as guardian. 1st Senior: I hear they have selected golden brown and white as class colors. I wouldnlt have credited them with that much good judgment but it must have been an accident because they certainly can 't amount to much. - C Freshman passes by and overhears these remarksj Freshman Qto himselfb : Wait until they see what we can do! Curtain Act 2. Scene: Class Election. Time: September 1923. Class: Who will we elect? A Voice: Robert Gardner for President! Class: Aye! Aye !' The Voice again: And Ramona Neilson Vice President, Sam Haight Secretary, and Henry Sauer for treasurer. Class: Yes! Yes! And Mr. Sillars for advisor. Curtain Act 3. Scene: Class Meeting. Time: May '25. - President CPerry Lewisb: The meeting will be called to order. The secretary will now call the role. Sec. 1Florene Feulnerj : Reads the role, but the omission of Robert Gardner's name is sadly noticeable. President: Now we will hear the Treasurer 's report on the class play. Treasurer CAlice Murraj: Reports that our play Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! has been a financial and dramatic success. President: Is there any more business to be brought up at this meeting? PAGE TWENTY-EIGHT

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