Mendota High School - Atodnem Yearbook (Mendota, IL)

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o jMMMMBBDOQI 0 ATQDNEM Senior Class History In the Autumn of 1923, there entered this institution, a class of some one hundred and one happy youngsters. In fact we were so ignorant of what we were doing that at no time did the sophomores make us feel like fools. We came to the school with our hearts set upon obtaining all the knowledge possible. Whether we fulfilled this we dare not say. The first year of ’23 and ’24 proved very successful. We entered heartily into all of the school activities which were opened to us. We gave parties, and received them and in everything undertaken made a good showing for the school and brought glory to our class. It was during this year that we presented a pennant to our Alma-Mater and chose our colors which were Heel and Black. The officers during our first year were: President, Arthur Bush, Jr.; Vice President, Robert Allen, Jr.; Secretary, Darlene Brown; Treasurer, Kathryn Frey. Our first year passed quickly and we soon found ourselves dignified Sophomores. This position gave us the responsibility of taking care of the unruly Freshmen. And they certainly were a problem. In fact they became so unruly that it was necessary to employ drastic measures to put them in their proper position. During this year we were well represented on the Athletic field and also in Debate work. We did cheerfully all of the tasks which were assigned to us and came through the year with colors flying. The officers this year were: President, Arthur Bush; Vice President, Webster Gilman; Secretary, Elaine Neilson; and Treasurer, Darlene Brown. A quickly passing summer, and we were Juniors. This year we busied ourselves with the varoius affairs of the school, gaining more and more responsibility as the year advanced. Our class play “Billy,” proved to be a huge success. We were well represented in all branches of school activities. The year soon drew to a close and was finished with a gala affair at the Junior-Senior Prom. The officers for this year were: President, Elizabeth Lara bee; Vice President, Webster Gilman; Secretary, Darlene Brown; Treasurer, Marjorie Kohl. At last we were Seniors. But oh how short a period of time does it seem before we arc through with school and out in the world. Our Senior year has been a huge success in every way. Our annual, in football, basketball, track, debating, newspaper, we have done well. The Senior officers are: Robert Allen, Jr., President; Webster Gilman, Vice President; William Wenninger, Secretary; Darlene Brown, Treasurer. At last our High School course is completed and we are ready to go out into the world. But we feel that our efforts have not been in vain, that we have accomplished something during our four years in high school. And in the future it will be with great happiness that we look back at our high school days. The 1927 0 PAGE TWENTY-SIX A. W. Bush. Jr.

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Ruby I. Keen True worth is in being, not in seeming” Girls’ Apollo Club, 1, 2, 3; Literary Society 2; Silver Loving Cup in Essay Contest 2; Class Sec’y-Treas. 2; Oratorical Contest 3; ’’Miss Somebody Else” 4; Home Ec. Club 4, C. Arnold Massey “boots “A true Massey in grit, pluck and perseverance” Varsity Football 3, 4; Varsity Basketball 4; Varsity Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Interclass Athletics 1, 2, 3, 4; Second Team Football 1, 2. Hasta Manana We the class of 1927 are seeing our last few weeks of school in our good old Alma Mater. It seems but a few days since the summer of 1923. Do you recall how frightened you were? How long the coming four year? seemed to be? I do; all too clearly. The years have passed. I sit here, and am sad because I connot live them all over again. When I think of having to leave all the friends all the pals, all the things this quartette of years has brought to me, a tear comes to my eye, and 1 elose my eyes, as if by to doing 1 eould make a little leap and be a freshman once again. But its all over and past. I’m sorry. But I'm glad too. Life wouldn’t mean a thing without a few dim, dear memories to add a million lights to arm-chair musings. I think I’m more glad than remorseful. Good old school! It hurts to go—but some day I 11 come back, and, maybe, revisit the dear place where I spent so many happy hours. So, its “Au rcvoir, but not good-bye. Robert Allen, Jr. PAGE TWENTY-FIVE

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The 1927 nnnnnn Mil 5 ATODNEM The Class Will We, the class of nineteen twenty-seven do here-by solemnly bequeath all of our talents and natural gifts for which we will have no use in our life in the dim and hazy future. Robert Allen wills his golf knickers to Fim Murra. Webster Gilman bequeaths his charming mustache to Edward Brown. William Wenninger wills his gift of gab to Howard Cromwell. Kathryn Frey wills her ability as a bicycle rider to Dorothy Goebel. Florence Buell wills her large appetite to Anna De Ette Gibbs. Elizabeth Larabee wills her boyish bob to Ella Kopp. Frank Morrill bequeaths his sex appeal to Lloyd Richert—“Good-nite Ladies.” Art Bush wills his polygamistie tendencies to Glenn Appleton. The Bauman twins heartily bequeath their Scholastic ability to dames Dubbs. Leslie Miller wills his ability to act in emotional roles to John Sauer--And How. Harold Scheidenhelm bequeaths his ability as a hired girl snatcher to his brother Roland. Marie Buckner wills her delicate shape to Lois Hocrner. Wyman Montavon bequeaths his charming voice and lusty bellowing to Raymond Schmchr—may you continue to fascinate your audience—Amen! Paul Guilfovle wills his passionate uncontrollable love for women to Shorty Ferguson.—Be careful girlies. Marjorie Kohl wills her boy friend to Zada Harrison—send him home early—thank you. Marion Bates bequeaths her line of gab to Glenn Wirschem. Harold Schlesinger wills his mellow voice to Wes Wright so that he’ll be able to call signals next year. Helen Beitsch wills her continual laughter to Helen Schmitt. May you always wear a smile. Francis Pierson bequeaths her ability as an athlete to Gertrude Wirschem. Lots’a milk and plenty sleep now. Marie Walter wills her ability to vamp boys to Viola Truckenbrod. Now Boys—be careful. Arthur Muzzy wills his boisterous yelling and screaming to Sylvester Kaufman. Fse discretion sometimes, anyhow. Harry Johnson wills his untidy appearance to James Dubbs. Be sure and don’t comb your hair, Red. PAGE TWENTY-SEVEN