Monticello High School - Memories Yearbook (Monticello, IL)

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I-Leif 'ight eeee c-fe 'iejff SlENlI0lRi CIRCUS Monday morning, September l, 1930, innocent fun with the Freshmen- thoughts about Senior Circus. Committee meetings with much wrangling- wrangling not wanted, had that last year. Committees decided on and six weeks of hard study, research work, and rehearsals all at the same time. Friday morning of November 7, same year as above. Much useless scurry- ing and shuffling about school-thoughts on everything but text-books-various excuses for leaving classes-few refusals for dismissal-dismissed at 10 o'clock Noon Parade-wonder of wonders-Pud Kratz in charge, trying to find a tail for the elephant. Beautiful Hoats, magnificent band-first appearance this year, disgraceful tramps and clowns. Two hours of organizing, placing in line, picture taking-picture retaking, and they're off! People lining streets, waving from street corners, staring at the free sights-we know that it will cost them later, so let them gawk and wonder at the magnificent display. Parade over- now the trip to Bement-fast run over-slow coming back-who wants dinner? Vtfhooping and howling around Bement High School-they envy us for many reasons. Now comes the time to show real worth-the good students clean up things for the evening's entertainment, others ride around in cars. New thing this year.-Gypsy Tea Room-meal and fortune for 35 cents-couldn't accommodate all the patrons. Many side shows-Men's Beauty Parlor-House of Horrors, Chemistry Show, and Boxing and Wrestling Exhibitions. Wontlerftil shows in the assembly hall. The Trysting Place , very good-- put on by the public speaking classg VVendell, King of Appetites -it was too good to be true-VVendell ate dishes, tablecloth, and would have eaten the table but was stoppedg The Municipal Davenport , featuring Berlyn Leach and jo Faith-a one word play-He said I-Iuh? -She said Uh, Huh . Would you like it? The statuary also deserves honorable mention. XVhite figures against a black background-quite classy. The Minstrel, made up of members of the Boys' Glee Club-best ever put on-ask anyone that participated in it-net loss, one alarm clock QD 3.75 per each. Next on the program-Free Acts-these were enacted in the gymnasium-- drew a large crowd-no wonder, they were free. First was the Toy Shop by the Freshman Class. The high-light of this act was a lowdown dance by Bill Burgess and Mary Elizabeth Hawbaker-to the tune of St. Louis Blues . The Sophomore Class with a Marathon Dance . This act featured the renowned Dago,' Curry-wearing a smile and a red-silk scarf. Joe cavorted before awed hundreds-then came back for an encore. The most colorful part of the free acts, Spanish Bull Fight , presented by the Junior Class. Amidst gorgeous costumes and before the King and Queen-the toreadors threw the bull. This act won the approval of the judges, and the Juniors were awarded the prize- being a party-with Seniors playing hosts. To complete the evening, a grand finale, consisting of all who participated in the greatest Circus in the history of M. C. H. S. got together for a song and cheer. l22l I I - -f 'Y S XX.. ,l Y ,

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- Helen is a very quiet and unobtrusive girl. She never says much but her actions tell that she is everyone's friend. She serves in what- ever position she is placed. Newt , the red-haired Senior, is usually quiet, although capable of being' quite noisy. He has kept his standing in school in addition to working' and participating in sports. Kenny is the midget of the Senior Class. He was a transfer from Cisco this year. He is a happy-go-lucky boy with everyone his friend and no one his enemy. Elsie has a friendly disposition, is a hard worker, and accomplishes whatever she sets out to do. Her chief interest is in typewrit- ing, an art in which she excels. Evelyn is a very quiet and demure little girl. She entered here in her Sophomore year as a transfer from Champaign. Tubby is our Senior cut-up, and an ideal remedy for a dry class. However, his diligent work in the Senior year has shown that there is a serious side to his character. Mil is a peppy and exceedingly talkative member of our class. As an athletic enthusi- ast, she has a tendency to like the stars in the various sports. Marion is an excellent example of good nfanners. She never goes to class unprepared, which accounts for her high scholastic record. She is very active in extra-curricular activities. 52 - ,,,----1, 'ssjj ! 52571 - f i in ...rw ws af .,...-av 'ff Y-1 , x' X, lm. . . 8 3' n. U 4 v l N b 'A C77f,3Q,,z,,,,,Q ,f5,,,,,, .fm .fl,1v ' gk

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