Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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MILDRED ARNETT “Percy” “She Says Just What She Thinks.” Glee Club ’22-’23; Choral Club ’23-’24; Booster Club ’21-’22; Platonian ’22-’23; “Contrary Mary” ’24; Alpha Zeta '24. RUTH BARFIELD “Barry” “The Lady Of A Thousand Loves” Wranglers ’23 ; Glee Club ’23 ; Basketball '23 ; Orchestra ’22-’23-’24 ; Alpha Zeta ’24; Booster Club ’23-’24-’25; Home Economics Club ’24-’25; Dramatic Club ’25; Phi Alpha ’25. LOWELL BROWN “Brownie” “Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady” Football ’22-’23-’24; Basketball ’22-’23-’24’-’25; Alpha Zeta ’24; Phi Alpha ’25; Baseball ’23-’25; Booster Club ’23-’24-’25; “Contrary Mary” ’24; “His Majesty, Bunker Bean” ’25 ; Manual Arts Club ’25 ; Dramatic Club ’25 ; Athletic Editor Sphinx ’25. MARY BRINKER “Modesty Is Always Admirable.” B. H. S. Literary Society '20-’21-’22; “Diamonds and Hearts” ’22; M. C. II. S. ’25; Phi Alpha ’25.

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SPHINX OF 1925 The Senior Class ISTORY is a record of past events, therefore the class of nineteen hundred twenty-five is justly proud of its history. On the first o September in nineteen hundred and twenty one, a hoard of timid boys as well as girls assembled at the M. H. S. to experience their first day at high school. In spite of the hardships which the Freshmen had to endure, they were soon taking an active part in the programs. Everyone’s curiosity was aroused when the students wore yellow tags but these only showed that they had paid for admission to the frolic which the freshmen were giving. Finally the time arrived. The gym was prettily decorated in orange and black colors- The freshies had studies to take their time until school was nearly over, then they had a picnic. On the picnic several of the cars became separated but at last when they found the place they found that all the weincrs were gone. In the second year, there were few social affairs. Weiner roasts were the chief ones. The boys showed up in athletics where they won second place in the class tournament. The girls also tied for first place. The Junior year was filled with various events. The juniors entertained the seniors with a kid party. Everyone dressed as if he or she were a child including the teachers. Only children’s games were played and refreshments of ice cream and lollypops were served. The class gave a play “Contrary Mary” in which it showed great talent. The greatest affair was the Junior-Senior reception. The gym was turned in a vision of Japan. The walls were covered with many colors of moss and Wisteria was hung from the ceiling. The glowing lanterns of the pastel shades changed the appearance of everything. The punch was served by Japanese maidens in a pagoda. During the evening there was a mock ceremony, the three important days of Seniors, readings, solos and toe dances. At the close of the program the boys were given yellow spiders on which were the names of their partners for refreshments. The class was very proud of its record in basket ball. It had three representatives in the team, which won first place at the tournament at Harrisburg and brought back two cups and a shield. They received honorable mention in the Sphinx last year for selling more annuals than any of the other classes. The senior play “His Majesty. Bunker Bean” was presented with the same rousing success that accompanied the former year’s Junior play.

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SPHINX OF 1925 CHARLES DAY “When He Speaks The Elements Are Silent To Hear Him Wranglers '23; Booster Club ’23-’24-’25; Pres. Latin Club ’25; Phi Alpha Critic ’25; Quartette ’25; Press Club ’25; Dramatic Club ’25; “His Majesty Bunker Bean” ’25; Advertising Manager of Sphinx '25. OCIE CUNNINGHAM “Oc. “Sidney Smith is A Good Cartoonist, Too.” Plantonian ’23; Vice-Pres. Class ’23; Phi Alpha ’24; Eta Beta Pi ’25; Dramatic Club ’25; Sophomore Reporter of Sphinx '25. BLANCHE CAGLE . “Gerry” “A Daughter of the Gods, Tall and Divinely Fair” Platonian ’23; Booster Club ’23-’24-'25; Glee Club ’24; Home Economic; Club ’24-’25 ; Latin Club ’25 ; Press Club '25; Dramatic Club ’25 ; Phi Alpha ’25; Sphinx Staff ’25; “His Majesty, Bunker Bean 25. EVELYN BETTY DAVIS “Davie” “The Class Flapper.” Plantonian ’23; Alpha Zeta ’24; Eta Beta Phi '25 ; Yell leader ’23-’24-’25; “Contrary Mary” ’24; Booster Club ’23-'24’25; Home Ec. Pres. '25; Spanish Club ’25; Glee Club ’24; Dramatic Club ’25; Press Club '25; “His Majesty Bunker Bean” ’25; Sphinx Joke Editor '25: Turtle's Gang ’23-’24.