Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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Senior Class Hislorq As we, the Class of '37 near the end of our High School days, we look upon the joys, the sorrows, and the value of school life. There were many times when we felt that the time for the Graduation exercises would never arrive but now that it has we are somewhat sorrowful. We feel, however, that we make our exit with the knowledge that the Class of '37 has contributed a worthy and honorable record to our dear Alma Mater. On September 1, 1933, a group of eager and somewhat bewildered girls and boys entered the portals of the Metropolis Community High School. The name Freshman was automatically bestowed upon us, and a glance at the records will reveal that we bore the name with honor. We elected Ralph Chase as our Presidentg Madge Cummins, Vice President, and Sherman Gillespie Secretary and Treasurer. Our Freshman year was characterized by many important events, notably, the winning of the Inter-class Basketball tournament and the Freshman Carnival. The Carnival was our first attempt at sponsoring anything and the result was most gratifying. as it was a complete success and also served notice to the rest of the school that there was a Freshman class and that they were not as dumb as was Hrst thought. As the year progressed we stepped forth from the background and many of our names were seen among various school activities. Thus we pass on to the higher step held by Sophomores. Charles Hopson led the class as Presidentg Ralph Case, Vice-President, Dorothy Daly, Secretary, Russell Harper, Treasurer. As Sophomores we continued to uphold our record made as Freshman. Several athletes were uncovered this year: Russell Harper, Clifford Faughn, Leonard Trampe, Val Taylor, Curtis Haley, Charles Hopson, and Ralph Chase, all seeing service in football and basketball games. We furnished Wava Lambert, Paul Waters, Dorothy Daly, Pauline Teckenbrock, and Henry Hedden, as leading characters in the annual Operetta. We were also very prominent in other organizations and activities of the school. The outstanding social event of the year was the Sophomore party which was enjoyed by all who attended. This occasion was carried out by a number .of original ideas which showed the intellectual power of our class. Much of the success of the class of '37 during these first two years is due to the untiring efforts of our Sponsor, Miss Ora Rush. Our Junior year brought forth the thing which we had long wished for- to be upper-classmen. We assumed the honor with great dignity and then proceeded to show the rest of the school that the name, upper-classmen was not misplaced. We held our annual election of class ofticers and the following were chosen: Clifford CContinued on Page 225 Page 21 1937

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MADGE EDINA CUMMINS aaDugiesx True worth can scarce be measured. Class Vice President 15 Glee Club 2, 3, 4, Orchestra 23 Latin Club 33 Home Ec Club 3, 4g Old Maids' Society 4, Oh! Doctor 2, And It Rainedn 3, Hollywood Boundi' 4, Hi-Tri 3, 4, New Fires 3. J. H. CRAIG HJ. A good natured chap Who's a friend to all. Latin Club 4, Band 1, 2. H. VAL TAYLOR Goose 'tMake much of me, good men are scarce. Football 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3g Agriculture Club 4, Bachelors' Club 4. WILBURN C. WERFELMAN CKBOOHY77 Quiet, but reliable and a friend. 'LHolly- wood Bound 4. ALBERT M. DYER ..Ab,, Just try to tell him something about Ag. Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3, 4, President 3, New Fires 3. RAYMOND HUDSON AlFat77 Just right for everyone's friend. Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Agricultural Club 4, Basket- ball l, 2, Baseball 3, 4, Track 1, 2, Inter- class Basketball 4. CYLDE COLLIE-No Picture Collie His life is a progress, not a station. A,gi-iculture Club 4, Bachelors' Club 4. 1937 ILLOHMET Fd F HW' 20 11

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Senior Class Hisiorq CContinued from Page 215 I Faughn, President, Margaret Beane, Vice Presidentg Omer De Jarnett, Secretaryg and Roberta Dollar, Treasurer. During our first two years in High School the path had appeared long and rugged, for we saw only the dark side of our obstacles. Now as we were nearing the top our way seemed much lighter and with this encourage- ment we determined to make our last years even lighter. Under the leadership of Miss Wicecarver, we ably demonstrated our dramatic ability in the production of our Junior Play, New Fires. This play was a complete success and proved to be one of the high-lights of the year. We were again well represented in both basket- ball and football. The various school organizations depended upon us as we formed the backbone of many of them. The crowning success of the year was the Junior- Senior Banquet. This reception was recognized by many as the best ever sponsored by a Junior class. Several new novelties and the Nautical ideas were carried out and made this banquet a success. Our Junior year ended by making us aware of the fact we were one step nearer our goal. Our Senior year, the year of 1936-37, to which we had looked forward for three happy years, opened promisingly for us. Henry Hedden was elected Presidentg Wilnona Dieckman, Vice Presidentg Ruth Moller, Secretaryg and George Leonard, Treasurer. The most important duty of all seniors is to set an example for the new students, this we succeeded in doing to the satisfaction of everyone, including the faculty. We reached our peak in the organizations as we were well represented in practically all of them. Our football and basketball teams enjoyed the best season that any M. C. H. S. team has had in the last ten years. The scholastic standing of the entire Senior Class was consider- ably higher than usual, due to our efforts in setting a good example. The dramatic ability of our classg which had never been questioned was boosted even more by the exibitions of various Seniors in the Operetta and in the Senior Play. Huckleberry Finnl' which was the Senior play, was a dramitization of Mark Twain's immortal book. It was a success from both dramatic and financial standpoints. The Junior-Senior Banquet, at which we were the guests of the Juniors, was indeed a gala affair. With a touch of sadness we watched the dates set for the Baccalaureate and Commencement creep upon us. The moment which we had been waiting for finally arrived with sadness in the hearts of all Seniors, but all good things must come to an end and so endhour High School days. 1937 ILLOHMET Page 22