New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1929 volume:

THE N. A 1929 Published by NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens, Illinois FOREWORD this record of the past help you to strive for the future. We hope that in future years this book will always be a source of pleasure and in-spiration. If it be so then the work of the staff will be fully recompensed. DEDICATION ' JL O Prof. H.W. Krohn, who, by his noble example of unselfish devotion to the welfare of this High School, has made for himself a noteworthy position in the memories of all students as a man whose advice and teachings are well worth taking, we, the staff of the New Athens High School, dedicate this book. v, • t HIGH SCHOOL HISTORY The N. A. C H. S. known as District 68 was organized in 1920. The first Board of Education consisted of George Nuernberger, George Wirth, Jr., S. J. Woodward, Henry J. Reuss, Jr., and William Eberhardt. This Board was organized with Mr. Nuernberger as president and Mr. Wirth as secretary. Those members still constitute the present Board. In the summer of 1922 an attempt was made to discontinue the High School, but the vote for discontinuance lacked the necessary two-thirds majority required by law. In a second attempt in the summer of 1924 the high school district was upheld by a majority of the voters. Since then the enrollment has increased to such proportions and the sentiment in favor of the school has grown to such an extent that the N. A. C. H. S. may be considered fairly well established. Since then the enrollment has steadily increased until now it comprises ninety pupils distributed as follows: 12 Seniors, 19 Juniors, 27 Sophomores and 32 Freshmen. The present members of the faculty are Mr. Krohn, Mr. Fiedler, Miss Helen Seago and Miss Martha Brown. It took several years to properly equip the laboratories, the library and other departments so that full recognition by the State Department of Education and the State University could be obtained. This recognition was secured after inspection by the high school visitor, Mr. Trimble, in February 1925. Since then, on account of the increasing enrollment and the addition of music, both instrumental and vocal, the present building is inadequate to meet the demands of modern High School education. If the community wishes to maintain a recognized, four-year, high school, a new building in the very near future will be necessary. CONTENTS I. Administration II. Classes III. Athletics IV. Organizations V. Dramatics VI. Calendar VII. Humor and Advertising The N. A. = 8 9 G 1= George L. Wirth CLERK SCHOOL BOARD Samuel J. Woodward PRESIDENT George Nuern berger William Eberhardt Henry Reuss (£ ©► The N . A. Henry W. Krohn, Principal Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo. University of Chicago, B.S. Phi Beta Kappa Science, Mathematics and Modern Language Helen Seago, B.S. Jerseyville, Illinois Western Illinois State Teachers College University of Illinois Omicron Nu Home Economics and Biology Rosemary Greene, A.B., B.M. Oak Park, Illinois University of Illinois Music Martha Brown, ED. B. Carbondale, Illinois Southern Illinois Normal University University of Illinois, Graduate Student English and History George L. Fiedler, ED. B. Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois Chicago University Kappa Delta Pi Graduate Mathematics and Manual Training Eight Forest L. Briel— Foxy Hush! They say he once had a girl. Glee Club '29; Vice-President Senior Class '29. Ada M. Hessick—“Babe And those who paint her truest, praise her most. Band and Orchestra '26,’27,’28; Dramatics '28, '29; Glee Club '28,'29; Quintette'28,’29; Staff'29; Program Council '28; President Junior Class, '28. Irvin E. Nuernberger—“Bushwa “I’m here for business. Basketball '28,'29; Track '28,'29; Debate '29; Glee Club '29. Ethel J. Reuss—“Trixie” A dainty little maid is she, so prim, so neat, so nice. Band and Orchestra '26,’27,'28; Glee Club '29; Quintette '29; Dramatics '29. Rosella J. Ruhl—“AI” Cheerful by disposition, friendly by nature.” Dramatics '28,'29; Glee Club '29; Quintette '29; Editor-in-chief of Annual '29; Class Editor '28,'29. Walter E. Sauerwein—“Wallie” Men of few words are the best men. Track '28,'29; Glee Club '28,'29. Evelyn K. Schmelzel—“Timmie” Whate'er she does, she does it well. Glee Club '29; Quintette '29; Dramatics '27,'29; Staff '29; Program Council ,’29; Secretary of Senior Class '29. Roman A. Weber—“Web” They say that genii die young. Be carefulWeb. BasebaH’26,’27 28; Captain’29; Basketball Captain '28,'29; Track ’27,’28; Captain '29; Program Council; Orchestra ’26,’27,’28,’29; Band '26,'27, ’28,'29; Debate'29; Dramatics'28,'29; Glee Club '28 29; Senior Quartette '28 29; Staff '29. i Lloyd K. Weible—“Wibble Give me a girl—preferably more of them. BasebaU'26 27,’28 29; Dramatics’29;Track'28; Senior Quartette’29; Glee Club’29; Basketball’29. Helen L. Wellenkotter—“Moxie” It is nice to be natural when one is naturally nice.” Band and Orchestra '26 27 28; Glee Club '28, 29; Quintette '28, '29; Staff ’29; Treasurer of Senior Class ’29; Dramatics ’29. Albert A. Wilson—“Turkey” He things too much. Such men are dangerous Orchestra’26 27 28 29; Band ’26 27; Baseball f ’26,’27 28,’29;Track'27; Basketball’29; Dramatics ’28 29; Glee Club ’29; Quartette ’29; Staff ’29. Earl E. Woodward— Speed “Greater men than myself have lived, But I doubt it.” Dramatics ’27 28 29; Assembly President ’29; Senior Quartette ’29; Debate '29; Baseball ’26, ’27 28 29; Glee Club ’29; Basketball ’28 29; Track ’28; Staff ’29. Eleven SENIOR CLASS HISTORY September 8, 1925 our class of thirty-two assembled for the first year as high school pupils. We were only Freshmen, but what we knew and what we represented were two different things. By the end of the first semester we were full fledged high school pupils because we passed nearly all the exams; the boys had been initiated properly and some had been accepted on the baseball team. An exhibit of the dresses made by the girls and the furniture made by the boys was held one afternoon and prizes awarded. During the latter part of May an excursion was made to the Chain of Rocks and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Thus ended the first year as high school pupils. When we assembled the following year we found that we had lost only two members. Some of the boys took important places on the ball-team. We all worked hard for we wanted to gain distinction. Eight of our class were members of the band and orchestra. The entire class made two field trips and collected specimens for study in Biology. We had to study hard. Despite the number we all cooperated and were considered an agreeable class. Our last outing as a class for the Sophomore year which was to be the end of school days for quite a few of our members, was held at Haubrich's clubhouse. Four of the class went along on the annual excursion. We visited the Packing House and Shaw's Garden. We started our third year with thirteen. By the end of the first semester the class had decreased to twelve. This was the first year that track was introduced in the high school. Our high school took part in a track meet between Freeburg and Marissa and several of the Juniors had important places on the team. The officers that were elected for this year were: Ada Hessick, president; Irvin Nuernberger, secretary and treasurer; and Helen Wellenkotter, editor. Some of the Juniors were also on the baseball team. As a farewell to the Seniors we took them on a boat trip on the St. Paul. This was an enjoyable excursion for all. We ended our third year with hopes that the remaining twelve in the class would remain loyal and return for a Senior year. At last we reached the top—Seniors! The twelve had remained loyal. The leading characters of the-play “This Hero Business’’ were taken by Seniors. Basketball was introduced this year and our boys had prominent places on the squad. Five of the Seniors were on the Annual Staff and tried to do their best to make it a success. A vocal instructor was hired for the first time this year. All the boys were in the Boys’ Glee Club and the girls in the Girls' Glee Club. A Senior quartet was formed by some of the boys and a girls' quintette by the five Senior girls, and we endeavored to make our singing successful. We are all looking forward to our class play and Senior Reception, but the biggest day of all will be our graduation. We hope we will all be as successful in life out of school as we have been taught to be in school. T welve In the Year of Our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine, we, the Senior Class of the New Athens Community High School, of the City of New Athens, County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, being of sane mind and memory, do hereby will and bequeath to our successors our last will and testament: To Mr. Krohn, we will our health, happiness, prosperity and good will. To Miss Brown, we will our favorite dictionary with the hope that she may find more long words to use in her classes. To Miss Seago, we will a whistle for use in calling her Sophomore class to order. To Mr. Fiedler, we will a pair of ear muffs so the senior girls’ whispering will not disturb him. To the Junior Class, we will our ability to come to class with our lessons prepared. To the Sophomore Class, we will our spirit of cooperation. To the Freshman Class, we will our freedom of speech in class. Our personal bequests are as follows: I, Ethel Reuss, will my ability to giggle to Oliver Ruhl. I, Rosella Ruhl, will my ability to make wise remarks to Melba Leilich. I, Evelyn Schmelzel, will my disposition to mind my own business to Ruth Reinhardt. I, Ada Hessick, will my cosmetics to Velma Woods. I, Helen Wellenkotter, will my short skirts to Mary Sterling. I, Lloyd Weible, will my ability to flatter 'em and forget ’em to Joseph Tolan. I, Forrest Briel, will my ability to keep Lloyd Weible moving to Milton Darmstatter. I, Earl Woodward, will my ability to eat cough drops to Tyrus Koenitz. I, Irvin Nuernberger, will my ability to take Junior girls out riding to Leroy Hanft. I, Roman Weber, will my freedom of speech to Henry Geiger. I, Albert Wilson, will my rules for taking exercise and getting sufficient fresh air to Helen Probst. I, Walter Sauerwein, will my ability to pass time by chewing gum to Martha Brown. Senior Class of 1929 Earl Woodward, President. Thirteen (Sfc© i« The N. A. We do hereby appoint the Junior Class sole executor of this, our last will and testament, and we, the Class of '29 further require that no bond or other security be required of them in their office of sole executor. In Witness Whereof, we have set the hand and seal of the Class of 1929 this 30th day of May, in the year of Our Lord, nineteen hundred and twenty-nine. Witnesses, Earl Woodward, Helen Wellenkotter, Martha Brown. SENIOR GALLERY NAME CHIEF WEAKNESS FAVORITE EXPRESSION Forest Briel Ethel Reuss Irvin Nuernberger . . . . Rosella Ruhl Helen Wellenkotter . . . Lloyd Weible Ada Hessick Albert Wilson Roman Weber Earl Woodward Evelyn Schmelzel Walter Sauerwein .... . . . . Chewing gum ■V Fourtcen The N. A. 55 9 GftSI' SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY of ’29 One day shortly after I had graduated from the New Athens Community High School, a famous woman flyer asked me to take an aeroplane trip with her across the ocean. I agreed at once and after due preparation we took off in our plane amid the cheers of a crowd that had gathered on the field. The first day of our trip was beautiful and we flew for miles without a mishap. However, that night a terrific storm came on us and our plane was forced down into the ocean. I thought that the end had come, but as we were struggling in the water, trying to keep above the waves, my companion saw, during a flash of lighning, a strip of land a short distance away. Taking heart we swam desperately and finally, almost ex-hausted, we reached the shore. Staggering up on the land we saw by means of brilliant flashes of lightning, that we were on a tropical island. Finding a sheltered place, we lay down and despite the storm, both fell asleep. The next morning dawned beautiful and clear. After exploring, we found that we were on a deserted island miles from a human being, without transportation or any method of calling for help. Days passed into weeks and weeks swiftly into years as we lived a barbaric life on this island. Fruit was our chief food, our clothing, the tatters that were left when we first reached the island. Year after year passed as we watched every day for a ship or an aeroplane to rescue us. Finally after we had been there for ten years, we succeeded in attracting the attention of the crew on a ship which passed near the island. They immediately changed their course and a boat was sent ashore to rescue us. Inside of two weeks we landed in New York where the Captain’s wife supplied us with clothing. I was very anxious to get back to my old home town and made preparations to leave as soon as possible. But many were the strange sights which greeted my eyes. The most noticeable difference since my departure was that the streets were at least three times wider than before. Also there were hardly any automobiles but aeroplanes of every imaginable model and color. Just as I was walking along noticing all this, a small blue plane landed in a park' ing place next to the sidewalk upon which I was walking. A young woman who appeared vaguely familiar to me stepped out. I looked at her closely and as she came toward me I recognized her as an old class mate, Evelyn Schmelzel. I was overjoyed at seeing her and after talking to her I found that she had entered into the aeroplane business, a profession which she had always dreamed of in her High School days. After leaving her I decided to visit a beauty parlor. Walking several blocks I came upon a very attractive little shop which I at once decided to patronize. Going into the place I saw a very pretty young woman come toward me. I recognized her at once as Helen Wellenkotter, another old classmate. She recognized me at once and in the course of a long conversation I learned, much to my surprise, that she still lived in single blessedness and was the successful manager of the shop we were in. Fifteen The N. A. After bidding Helen “good-bye” I returned to my friends, the Captain and his wife, and announced that I was ready to go home. Much to my surprise I learned that trains were quite a thing of the past and that everyone travelled by planes which were run on a schedule. The next morning I departed in a plane and without mishap reached St. Louis where it was necessary to wait until the next morning for a plane to New Athens. Not knowing how to while the time which was laying rather heavily on my hands I decided to go to the Schubert-Rialto which was staging a Shakespearian play Macbeth. As soon as the character, Macbeth, made his appearance I recognized him at once as Albert Wilson who had received his first experience in dramatics at the N.A.C.H.S. His interpretation was excellent and I could see by the actions of the audience that he was famous. I was anxious to speak to him, for he was one of my class-mates but upon inquiring after the performance, I was informed that on no condition whatsoever would I be able to see him. For so many women who were enamored with him were constantly trying to see him that he absolutely refused to allow any of the feminine sex in his quarters. Finding my efforts useless I wandered about gazing in the windows which displayed many strange styles to me. It was still early in the afternoon, and not knowing what else to do, I walked into a beautiful church which was having services. The minister was preaching a beautiful, eloquent sermon. His gestures and voice at once identified him for me. He was Irvin Nuernberger, an old classmate who I had never dreamed would ever turn to a profession like that. After leaving the church, I went to an hotel and, after obtaining a room and making myself comfortable, sat down to read an evening paper. The first thing I noticed was a large picture of a fairly young man wearing glasses. Reading the title of the picture I learned that the man was Mr. Walter Sauerwein, a great chewing-gum manufacturer. His life story was told and it was said he claimed the success due to his indulging in gum chewing during school life. He explained that due to the number of times he was requested to dispense with his gum during English class in his Senior year he had found a method of making a species of gum which one could enjoy in a short time; so that by the time the teachers became aware of your masticating you were quite ready to throw it away. After laying aside my paper I went down to the dining room for dinner. At the table next to mine a rather tall and exceedingly thin young man was waiting for his meal to be served. He was gazing at his finger nails, which were highly polished and filed, in a way which caused me to think of a member of the class of '29. Who could be so proud of his nails but our old friend Lloyd Weible? As he looked up he caught my glance and recognizing me he came over to my table. During the course of the meal I learned that Lloyd was now a successful real estate man and that he still lived in New Athens and was happily married. Upon arriving in my home town the next morning I walked down Van Buren Street. There I saw a large parade coming toward me. The center of attraction was a large limousine in which a rather small young man was standing, a silk hat in his hand, bowing to people on every side. I asked a bystander who the man was and received the reply that he was Mr. E. E. Woodward, the new mayor. Sixteen The N. A. a|G ,S5 I walked on inquiring about my dear old friend, Ethel Reuss, and finally found her happily married. She and her husband were conducting a Tea Room and were very successful. I spent the night with Ethel. The next morning I volunteered to go to the postoffice to mail a package for her. Upon arriving there I found our diminutive class mate, Forest Briel to be the Postmaster. While I was in the Post Office an attractive young lady entered and mailed a letter. I asked Forest who she was and much to my surprise he informed me that it was Ada Hessick, another class mate, and that she was now a successful business woman and was the owner of a very progressive local millinery shop. That afternoon Ethel and I went to a local theatre to hear Roman Weber who was a former class mate and now a famous musician. He was making a tour of the United States and was giving a free concert in his old home town. Such are the fortunes which I, in the moments of enlightment find for my class mates. Although these predictions may not all come true, I am positive the members of the Class of ’29 will be equally successful in any other enterprise which they may attempt. Rosella Ruhl. Seventeen The 7. A. '16 35 Eighteen The N . A . Alice Baehr—“Sally It's nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice Floyd Barthel—“Knots Habpy am I, from care I’m free. Why aren't they all contented Iil{e mef Herschell Burton—“Flic Tou were born for something great Milton Darmstatter—“Mim” Ye Gods! Is he playing again? Henry Geiger—“Heinie Brains, wit, and sarcasm, these three,— But the greatest of these is sarcasm Leroy Hanft—“Hanfty A rosebud set with little wilful thorns T wenty Ray Herzog-—“Shorty Sometimes he sits and things. Sometimes he just sits Lola Horschmann—“Boots” Feto words she spol e, but yet she played her part Melba Leilich—“Mel” Always seen but seldom heard Tyrus Koenitz—“Ty What's the use of worrying over what I'll never h.now? Frieda Loesche—“Blonde” A little blonde with eyes that smile, Altho she is serious once in a while Charles Mueller—“Jockey” You can always trust him to do his best Twenty-one The Kl. A . 3! {Sfe® i' Helen Probst—“Mic ey” She loo s very demure with her blac hair, but is she? Oliver Ruhl— Olie” I don't tal much but I thinly a lot Joseph Tolan— Fat Mary Sterling— Lefty” What’s in a name? I was born for other things than study Selma Vogler—“Sal” For she was jes’ the quiet kind, Whose natures never vary Alonzo Woods—'“Woodsie” Who is this pretty, prattling child? Velma Woods—“Shotsie” Then come and trip it as ye go On the light fantastic toe Twenty-two The N . A . UB t© H JUNIOR HISTORY The September morning in 1926 was a beautiful one when we as “Froshies” entered a field of education that we had been made to understand was very different from the “grade school” kind that we had always known. We were bashful and inex-perienced, but we had all the confidence in the world. We felt important for now we were a significant part of “high school.” It was not long before we were told to organize and, under the guidance of Mr. Fiedler, our sponsor, we elected class officers. They were: Milton Darmstatter, President Alonzo Woods, Vice-President Velma Woods, Secretary Helen Probst, Treasurer It was under the direction of these that our activities were carried on during the year. On the fourteenth day of May we, as a class, paid an educational visit to the Post-Dispatch Newspaper concern, the National Stock Yards, and Shaw’s Garden. We remember vividly this trip as being most enjoyable. As a whole our Freshman year was one of conscientious work and at the close we were pleased to find that all of us had passed our first year courses. Now we were to advance on our road to become diligent Sophomores. Upon our return to school in the fall, the year found us sadly lessened in numbers. But what was number when compared to the distinctive title, “Sophomore! Now to lead us, Mary Sterling was elected Class President and Miss Annette W right was chosen as our sponsor. Some of our members took part in one of the leading activities in the school, “Mail Order Brides,” a play given for the athletic fund. We will remember that Mr. Fiedler directed the play and that it was a great success. Near the close of the year we took a trip to survey our old familiar Kaskaskia River. The surveying problem we used as a Geometry project. Rip, Rhine, Bing-go! One, Nine, Three-O! Jolly Juniors! Every one should use this yell to cheer in honor of our class of 1930. For it is the headquarters of all enthusiasm expressed for N.A.C.H.S., its instructors, its members, and for itself. This year finds our Junior link decreased to two-thirds of its former size, but increased in its strength and power. Charles Mueller and Selma Vogler have served us as Presidents and Miss Martha Brown has been our class sponsor. These have helped to make us active in all school affairs, in dramatics, on committees of all kinds, in Assembly programs, and in athletics. The climax of Junior importance occurred when Miss Velma Woods from the class received the honor of being Queen of the N.A.C.H.S. After such a year we feel that we shall all return for one more—as Seniors,—a year of leadership and happiness. T twenty-three JUNIOR MELTING POT NAME NOTED FOR HIGHEST AMBITION TO BE THINKS HE Or SHE IS PROBABLY WILL BE Tyrus .... .... noise .an athlete .funny . .an umpire. Ray .a sport . mighty . .world's champion—what? Milton .... .... day dreaming . .a football star .real cute . .a poet. Selma .... shortness . able to speak German .worldly . .a manicurist. Joseph size .a restaurant owner .popular . a “Hot Dog“ vender. Lola . a polite young miss .studious . a history teacher. Alice beauty . private secretary to the president.. fortunate . a painting teacher. Helen .an adherent of cosmetics .engaged . a citizen of Lenzburg. Charles ... seriousness ... . an “Aye student . dignified . a chemist. Henry bad behavior .. .telling jokes .growing . .the tallest man. Alonzo ... curls .able to shave . friendly to all ... . a movie actor. Floyd news . a chauffeur .a big man . an auctioneer. Mary able to rule the world . practical . an authority. Frieda . attractive .good'looking . .the lucky girl. Velma .... .... talking .able to write notes .graceful . a thriller. Herschel .. ... .southern accent. .a professor . an electrician ... . a mechanic. Oliver his brilliant ties . a hero .in love . an aviator. Melba quietness .a graduate . losing weight ... . a nurse. Leroy — oratory . a socialist . a genius . a theatre manager. The N . A . =■1 GifeS Qics JUNIOR DAILY GRIND AM. 7:30—Diligent Juniors yawn, stretch and go back to sleep. 7:40—Mothers call for seventeenth time and overworked '30’s bestir themselves. 7:45—Make a heroic attack on breakfast, but with little appetite. 7:47—Cold coffee is lapped up in order to keep awake in Chem class. 7:50—Off to school. 8:10—Lloyd meets Velma in the hall. 8:15—Miss Brown arrives. 8:25—First bell and Prof. Krohn arrives. 8:30—Grand rush to Chemistry class. 8:45—Henry Geiger wants to know the formula for muddy water. 8:5 5—Selma V. wants to know how many more minutes of this agony. 9:00—Leroy is looking for the HzO. 9:15—Bell rings. 9:30—Tyrus goes fishing in the lab sink. 9:45-—Melba L. drops her books. Did you drop something??? 10:00—Off for German class. 10:05—Prof. Krohn arrives. 10:25—Leroy H. flunks German test; claims he simply can’t understand Ger. 10:45—Mary S. makes a pretty face at a beautiful German assignment. 10:55—Last of ’30’s straggle to English class. 10:59—Miss Brown tells Juniors what an inefficient class they are. 11 :05—Miss Brown reads from Shakespeare and '30's promptly go to sleep. 11 :25-—Floyd recites and is told he recites like a fish. Class gets lecture on behavior. 11:30—Starved Juniors rush to lunch. P.M. 12 :45-—Henry Geiger is caught by his ear by Prof. Krohn while scuffling with Mary S. 1:00—Beloved History. 1:05—Alice begins sneezing. 1.10—Alice finishes sneezing. 1:20—Lecture on World War. 1 :30—Alonzo goes to sleep. 1:35—Alonzo shaken violently by Miss Brown. 1 :45—Class excused; rush for fountains. 1 :55—Lola is made to put her gum out of her mouth. 2 :04—Herschell is startled to find history is over. 2 :10—Helen loses her Chem book and is so very, very sorry. 2 :20—Joe passes a new joke. Ha! Ha! 2:30—Chem recitation. 2:45—Lecture on Atoms. 2:55—Charles M. and Frieda L. muss each other’s hair. 2 :56- Prof. Krohn demonstrates with a candle flame. 3:10—Oliver Ruhl says he doesn't need any. When!???? 3 :15—Prof. Krohn lectures class on the subject of misdemeanors. 3:30—Prof. Krohn leaves study room. 3 :31—Ray H. wants banana pie. 3 :48—Milton D. decides he'd like to have some gum. 4:00—Three cheers and a groan. School's out. F. L. Twenty-five The N . A . Front Row (left to right)—Lucille Jungbluth, Katherine Schmelzel,Taletha Germaine, Opal Campbell, Mary Wilson, Colleen Ware, Marie Woodward, Lucille Krupp. Second Row—Edward Burton, Bohus Kosarek, Sidney Trappe, Evelyn Koch, Ruth Feurer, Verna Slieper, Renelda Loecher, George Dintlemann,Walter Loesche, Philip Ruff Third Row—William Steiger, William Haub, Harry Schoepp, Monroe Feurer. Fourth Row—Kenneth Fietsam, Virgil Schmulbach, Wilson Feurer, Logan Nuernberger. CLASS OFFICERS President . . . Vice-President Secretary . . . Treasurer . . . Editor ....... First Semester ..............George Dintlemann ....... ........Kenneth Fietsam ..............Marie Woodward ..............Logan Nuernberger ...................Colleen Ware Second Semester President.......... Vice-President Secretary-T reasurer Editor............. Kenneth Fietsam . . . . Ruth Feurer , . . . Evelyn Koch . .Sidney Trappe T wenty'eight The N. A . SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY We Sophomores feel quite honored to have a voice in the “N.A.” even though it is not very strong. We entered N.A.C.H.S., thirty-one in number, on September 4th, 1927 with the airs of one who is passing from a world of hard work to a world of endless enjoyment. This was soon broken by the Sophomores who gave an exaggerated account of the many nights of studying they did and how hard they worked to keep up to the standards. We were 'scared' and plainly showed it in our first Algebra class which proved to be not quite as bad as we had expected. The first week was spent in getting initiated, losing locker keys, looking for a book in the wrong locker, rushing into a class late or even worse, getting into the wrong class room at the wrong time, forgetting assignments, and acting green all the way through. The boys soon had their fingers hammered sore learning the arts of carpentry in Manual Training, while the girls’ thumbs were bleeding with needle pricks which they acquired in Sewing Class. All this soon wore off and we became full-fledged high school students. The first semester we elected the following officers: Sidney Trappe, president; Evelyn Koch, secretary; Bohus Kosarek, treasurer. The second semester Logan Nuern-berger was president; Harry Schoepp, secretary; Renelda Loecher, treasurer. All did their work faithfully and well, although they sometimes were at loss to know what to do next. Our class meetings were held every month, terminating occasionally in clamor and uproar, but often, because of our cooperative spirit, ending peacefully. And now we are Sophomores—- Sophisticated Sophomores” we are called. We do not deny it, for who wouldn’t feel a little more learned after one had passed through one whole year of hard study? Our number fell from 31 to 25 but we still feel that old longing for fun even though we have lost some good friends. Our officers for the first semester were: George Dintlemann, president; Marie Woodward, secretary; and Logan Nuernberger, treasurer. At the beginning of the second semester, Kenneth Fietsam was chosen as president; Ruth Feurer, vice-president; and Evelyn Koch, secretary-treasurer. The class is well represented in the activities. In the Athletic play, This Hero Business,” Wilson Feurer took a part. In the operetta “Tulip Time,” Kenneth Feitsam, Harry Schoepp, Evelyn Koch and Ruth Feurer have taken leading parts. Ruth Feurer, Evelyn Koch and Colleen Ware are in a Girls’ Quartette, and Kenneth Fietsam is in the Boys’ Quartette. The band and orchestra are overflowing with Sophomores and two boys have already been praised for their debating ability. The baseball and basketball teams have claimed the boys of the class and we are proud of them. So far everything’s turning out all right and we hope that through the next two years we will continue to do our best. T wen tynine The N . A . THE FOUR TREES Upon the campus here are standing. With branches spread and green leaves rustling. Four trees. Each is an emblem of that school By which these four friends grow. The first is young and very straight, Yet, he bows to that sacred building With vigor, equal to the rest. But the second holds our interest. For here we see. Some traits unnoticed in the first. But the branches—look! How tender and graceful as they bend before the wind. Each is a limb of wisdom As great as the one before. They longingly gaze at comrades Towering high above them. Yet with cunning and wisdom, they await The leaders of future learning—their teachers. And their comrades. —Edward Burton '31. SMILE When you're feeling weary, and the days are blue. Don't quit the job you’re doing, and just say, I’m through.” Tackle it harder, test your might and skill. Grit your teeth, clench your fists, go on and say, I will. Think of those around you who are in despair. You are not the only one with burdens hard to bear. Cheer up! Fight on! Never quit your trying. For nothing ever has been won, by sitting down and crying. Thirty The N . A . Front Rowfleft to right)—Florence Becker, Ruth Reinhardt, Bernice Weber, Irene Schcr, Mildred Schreiber, Harriet Haubrich, Lucille Mueller, Viola Rieso, Hazel Koenitz, Myrtle Ruhl, Louise Klingler, Laura Kirchhoefer. Second Row—Jacob Krieg, George Land, Edward Keuss, Leroy Albert, Robert Becker, Richard Nuernberger, Lorraine Schmelzel, Arthur Barthel, Harold Richards, Howard Schlesinger, Lincoln Kiefer, Kenneth Thompson. Third Row—Forrest Clark, Elmer Hager, Vincent Probst, Hilmar Schmelzel, Edgar Saucrwein, John Sterling, Herman Bretsch, John Troester. CLASS OFFICERS First Semester President........................................Bernice Weber Secretary .......................... . Harriet Haubrich Treasurer...........................................John Troester Second Semester President Secretary Treasurer Lucille Mueller . . Mytrle Ruhl . Lincoln Kiefer Thirty'two The N. A. £ © I' FRESHMAN HISTORY = is SJ On September 4th, 1928, thirty-one Freshmen entered the portals of the New Athens Community High School. Of this number twenty-three were graduates of town schools and eight were from rural districts. Later in the semester, George Land of Sparta was enrolled. We were welcomed into High School by a party sponsored by the Sophomores. We elected as President, Bernice Weber; as Secretary, Harriet Haubrich; and as Treasurer, John Troester for the first semester. Our second official squad consisted of Lucille Mueller, President; Myrtle Ruhl, Secretary; and Lincoln Kiefer, Treasurer. The Freshmen as a class donated $50 to help defray expenses of the Annual. We also gave a number of books to the high school library. We are well represented in athletics, several of our members being on the baseball team and the entire class taking an active interest in tennis. We plan to fill our next three years of high school work with deeds well done, to take an important part in school activities and in every way to uphold the high standards of the New Athens Community High School. Thirty-three The N. A. AG 3l Qao Thirty'four The N. A. 3 55 ALUMNI DIRECTORY Name Burton Champion Linda Fullmer . . August Keller . . Ollic Knewitz . . . Andrew Loos . . . Isfricd Probst . . . Edward Sterling Robert Sterling . Class of 1922 “Tvfot evening but dawn.' Occupation Western Electric .......... Teacher ................... Assistant Clerk Circuit Court At Home ................... St. Louis Post Dispatch .... Okaw Dairy ................ Doctor .................... Real Estate ................ Residence . . St. Louis, Mo. New Athens, 111. . . . Belleville, 111. New Athens, 111. . . St. Louis, Mo. New Athens, 111. . . St. Louis, Mo. . . . . Chicago, 111. Velma Kocnits........ Vivian Koenitz ...... Washington Schmclzcl George Traut ........ Edgar Wirth ......... Class of 1923 “Launched but not anchored Married .....................................East St. Louis, 111. Teacher .......................................New Athens, 111. Dentist ........................................New Athens, 111. American Tar Products Co..........................Chicago, 111. Paymaster in Foundry .........................New Athens, 111. Class of 1924 “We hear a voice calling, it is opportunity Edward Bachr ................St. Louis College of Pharmacy....... Frieda Barkau ...............Married ............................ Emil Dcichman ...............Auto Top Shop ...................... Frank Kaiser ................Mechanic ........................... Minora Mollcs ...............Teacher ............................ Franklin Nucrnbcrger.........American Telephone H Telegraph Co George Saucrwcin ............Teacher ...� ........................ Elsie Schallcr ..............At Home ........................... Karl Schneider...............University of Cincinnati ........... Viola Stetling ..............Married ........................... Thomas Wilson ...............Radio Salesman .................... Lyle Woodward................Shapleigh Hardware Co.............. .... St. Louis, Mo. Femme Osage, Mo. . . New Athens, 111. . .New Athens, 111. ......Belleville, 111. ........Chicago, 111. ......Patterson, 111. , . .New Athens, 111. . .Cincinnati, Ohio . . . New Athens, 111. . . .New Athens, 111. ......St. Louis, Mo. Erna Falbc.......... Lois Fiedler ....... Ruth Kcincr......... Anna Keller......... Edgar Mueller....... Herman Nuernbergcr Class of 1925 “Just commencement. Nurse .................... Teacher .................. Teacher ................. Teacher .................. Teacher .................. .Farmer .................. . . St. Louis, Mo. New Athens, 111. . . . Belleville, 111. . . . Freeburg. 111. . . .Freeburg, 111:?-New Athens, 111. Thirty'jive The N. A. Name Lorraine Bert..... Paul Fullmer ..... Arthur Kiefer .... Henry Kncwitz . . . Hadley Nuernberger Otto Nuernberger . Elizabeth Probst . . Lucille Tolan..... Class of 1926 “At the foothills, climbing. Occupation Music Teacher .............. Plumber .................... Musician ................... Teacher ..................... Farmer ..................... Farmer ..................... St. Mary's-in-the-Wood ..... Teacher ..................... Residence . . .New Athens, 111. . . .New Athens, 111. . . .New Athens, 111. Lenzburg Township .....Lenzburg, 111. . . .New Athens, 111. . . .South Bend, Ind. . . .New Athens, 111. Class of 1927 “Tonight we launch, where shall we anchorV Agatha Albert ................ Roland Eberhardt ............. Alvis Emgc ................... Alice Fiedler ................ Harold Haubrich............... Norine Horschman ............. Edith Keiner ................. Teresa Koehler ............... Lucille Koenitz............... William Nuernberger .......... Louise Roth .................. Evelyn Scher ................. Orlando Schmelzel ............ Paul Sterling . .............. Inez Weber ................... Daniel Woodward . ............ Married ..................... Bookkeeper .................. Foundry ..................... University of Illinois....... Beuttner's .................. Married ..................... Stenographer ............... Clerk ....................... Clerk ....................... Farmer ...................... Teacher ..................... Married ..................... St. Louis College of Pharmacy Real Estate ................. Office work ................. U. S. Naval School .......... . . . Lenzburg, 111. . . . Belleville, 111. New Athens, 111. .... Urbana, 111. . . St. Louis, Mo. ......Sparta, 111. New Athens, 111. New Athens, 111. New Athens, 111. New Athens, 111. New Athens, 111. . . .Belleville, 111. . . St. Louis, Mo. . . . . Chicago, 111. . . . Belleville, 111. . . . .Chicago, 111. Harold Dinges .... Melba Ertelt........ Mildred Germaine . George Goegelein . Louise Hessick .... Gladys Hull ........ Helen Jaeckel....... Harold Kaiser .... Helen Loecher .... Dorothy Maryhew . Evelyn Maryhew . . Joseph Needles . . . Wilbur Nuernberger Alfred Schreiber . . Ida Sterling ....... Myrtle Woods .... Class of 1928 “Out of school life into life’s school.” .... Quick Meal Stove Co.............. ....Southern Normal University......... . . . .Seamstress .................... . . . .Mechanic ...................... ....Milliken University .............. . . . .McKendree College ............. ....Southern Normal University......... ....Southern Normal University......... .... Office work...................... ....Southern Normal University......... .... At Home ......................... ....Washington University ............ . . . .University of Illinois ........ .... Baker ........................... ....Southern Normal University........ ___Clerk ............................. . . St. Louis, Mo. .Carbondale, 111. New Athens, 111. New Athens, 111. . . . .Decatur, 111. . . . Lebanon, 111. .Carbondale, 111. .Carbondale, III. New Athens, 111. .Carbondale, 111. New Athens, 111. . . St. Louis, Mo. .... Urbana, 111. New Athens, 111. .Carbondale, 111. New Athens, 111. Thirty'Six £ © i The N . A . BASKETBALL Left to right C. Mueller, T. Koenitz, H. Schoepp, Coach Fiedler, L.Weible, A.Wilson, R. Weber, E. Woodward Basketball is a new sport at N. A. this being the first year any of the boys played basketball. The team was greatly hampered by lack of experience. The team worked to introduce the sport and to give experience to other players who would have their chance next season. It is needless to say the cagers lost the twelve games. The leading scorer of the team was Capt. Weber. Wilson also'played a good steady game. The team displayed good sportsmanship throughout all the games. Courage is required to play a losing game and still be a good sport. “When the great Sorcerer comes to write against your name he writes not whether you won or lost, but how you played the game.” Thirty-eight The N . A . SJ 2) TRACK Front Roto (left to rightj Coach Fiedler, P. Ruff, A. 5Voods, C. Mueller, T. Koenitz, R. Weber, E. oodward. Second Row H. Burton, A.Wilson, W. Sauerwein, S. Trappe, H. Schoepp, I. Nuernberger, B. Kosarek, L.Weible Review of 1928 Although this was only the second year New Athens had entered track meets, the team made a good showing. Two dual meets were held. The team defeated Marissa 78 to 58 in the first meet. In the second meet the squad bowed to Freeburg by the margin of one first and one second place. Ten points were scored in the county track meet. Dinges, who was expected to make several more points for the team, was sick at the time. Great things are expected the coming season from Philip Ruff, the diminutive freshman, who demonstrated his pole-vaulting ability by winning first place in the dual meet with Marissa. The personnel of the track team and the events in which they excelled are: H. Dinges ......................Broad-jump—Javelin P. Ruff ........................Pole vault R. Weber .......................High jump W. Sauerwein ...................Weights H. Burton .....................Distance runs I. Nuernberger................Sprints C. Mueller .....................Sprints Thirty-nine The N . A. BASEBALL Front Row (left to right) c j t, Co„ach, Fiedler. A.Woods, F. Barthel, R.Weber, E.Woodward, C. Mueller Second Row—L. Schmclzel, L. Alberts. L. Weible, H. Schoepp, A. Wilson, J. Krieg, T. Koenitz Season of 1928 Coach Fiedler had a good baseball team on the field for the season. Seven regulars of the previous year’s team were back again. The outstanding player of the team was catcher Hinges. His strong arm kept many runners from stealing bases. Several good games of ball were played; notably with O’Fallon and Marissa. The team finished with a .500 average and it expects to do much better this year. Only two players, H. Dinges and W. Nuernberger were lost through graduation. Marissa 0 O’Fallon 3 Freeburg 4 Freeburg 9 O’Fallon 3 Freeburg 18 R. Weber—ss. C. Mueller—2nd base H. Dinges—catcher A. Wilson—3rd base W. Nuernberger—c.f.'pitcher L. Schedule Lineup Weible—i.f. New Athens 2 New Athens 2 New Athens 5 New Athens 4 New Athens 5 New Athens 5 H. Schoepp—1st base E. Woodward—l.f. T. Koenitz—l.f. F. Barthel—pitchers.f. A. Woods—i.f. Forty I The N . A . ORCHESTRA First Violin Lorraine Bert Mildred Schreiber Howard Schlesinger Mary Probst Evelyn Koch Second Violin John Sterling John Troester Herman Bretsch Bernice Weber John Spieker Cello Vincent Probst Drums Hilmar Schmelzel Cornet Albert Wilson Kenneth Fietsam Ruth Feurer Robert Becker Clarinet Charles Mueller William Haub Saxophone Roman Weber Alice Baehr Sidney Trappe Trombone Louis Lauerman Walter Loesche Pianist Milton Darmstatter Harriet Haubrich Leader: Charles Muckensturm Fony'iwo The N. A. 3 9 BAND Cornet Kenneth Fietsam Evelyn Koch Ruth Feurer Robert Becker George Dintleman Charles Trappe Forest Clark William Slieper Alonso Woods Floyd Barthel Clarinet Charles Mueller William Haub Harold Schlesinger Mildred Roth Ray Herzog Philip Ruff Bass Drum Milton Darmstatter Saxophone Roman Weber Alice Baehr Sidney Trappe Ruth Roedersheimer Josephine Goegelein Harold Franz Melba Leilich Altos Hazel Koenitz Oliver Ruhl T rombone Louis Lauerman Walter Loesche Lincoln Kiefer Bass Horn Russel Knop Drums (Snare) Hilmar Schmelzel Helen Probst . Lucille McCaughn Leader: Charles Muckensturm Forty-three The Tsf. A . - 5 4,3) GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Soprano Evelyn Koch Ruth Feurer Hazel Koenitz Mary Sterling Alto Alice Baehr Lucille Krupp Selma Vogler Bernice Weber Helen Wellenkotter Marie Woodward Frieda Loesche Lucille Jungbluth Ethel Reuss Pauline Lockhard Katherine Schmelzel Taletha Germaine Opal Campbell Ada Hessick Viola Rieso Melba Leilich Helen Probst Rosella Ruhl Irene Scher Renelda Loecher Myrtle Ruhl Evelyn Schmelzel Colleen Ware Velma Woods OFFICERS President ...............................Ada Hessick Vice-President.........Selma Vogler Treasurer Alice Baehr Secretary ............Lucille Krupp Librarian Ethel Reuss E. Koch R. Feurer A. Baehr C. Ware Forty-four The N. A. 3 f?JO I' BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Baritone John Sterling Vincent Probst John Troester Howard Schlesinger Edgar Sauerwein Forest Clarke Richard Nuernberger Lorraine Schmelzel Edward Burton Monroe Feurer Walter Loesche Sidney Trappe Lloyd Weible Joseph Tolan Alonzo Woods Leroy Hanft Herschel Burton Charles Mueller Tenor George Land Robert Becker Harold Richards Hilmar Schmelzel Wilson Feurer Kenneth Fietsam Logan Nuernberger Harry Schoepp Philip Ruff William Steiger Tyrus Koenitz Roman Weber Earl Woodward Elmer Hager Ray Herzog Arthur Barthel Kenneth Thompson Bass George Dintlernann William Haub Floyd Barthel Walter Sauerwein Albert Wilson Oliver Ruhl Irvin Nuernberger OFFICERS President ......................................Harry Schoepp Secretary ..................................Logan Nuernberger Treasurer ..............................................Edward Burton Librarian ..............................................Sidney Trappe BOYS’ QUARTETTE Forty'five J. Sterling F. Barthel K. Fietsam H. Schmelzel The N . A . SENIOR BOYS’ QUARTETTE A. Wilson L. Weible First Tenor...................Roman Weber Second Tenor .......Earl Woodward R. Weber E. V oodward Baritone.......................Lloyd Weible Bass..........................Albert Wilson SENIOR GIRLS’ QUARTETTE Sopranos Ada Hessick Rosella Ruhl Altos Evelyn Schmelzel Helen Wellcnkotter Ethel Reuss Forty-six The N. A. gjtSI'- '' — = IG g? HISTORY OF MUSIC DEPARTMENT Back of every movement and organization is a cause, a need to be filled or a condition to be improved. The need that led to the organization of the New Athens Public School Band was music for the annual school picnic. In the spring of 1923 when the school board and teachers made plans for the school picnic, it seemed for a time that there would be no music for the parade and the afternoon. The Citizens’ Band of New Athens was no longer in existence; and the picnic finances were too limited to pay for a band from Belleville. Some members of the school board and faculty, however, had attended a gathering at Millstadt, Illinois, where the Millstadt School Band furnished the music. It was suggested to engage that band for our school picnic. This band performed so effectively, that pupils, teachers and school patrons resolved to organize a school band in New Athens Public Schools. In the fall of that year, a meeting of the school patrons was called at which the patrons pledged their support to the organization of the band The Board of Education favored the idea and Mr. Wirth, the former leader of the Millstadt band, but now teaching at Signal Hill, was engaged as instructor. Since Mr. Wirth was unable to come to New Athens during the week, Mr. Charles Muckensturm of Belleville was engaged as director. Rehearsals were held once a week from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., during the first year and on Saturday afternoons the following year. Rapid progress was made and the band was invited to play at many school and church affairs. The following year it was decided that rehearsals should be held on regular school days and the children be given sometime of the day to .devote to their musical education. About a year after the band was organized, Mr. Ben Hardebcck volunteered to aid a group of high school students in forming an orchestra. After a few months Mr. Hardebeck left New Athens and Miss Amelia Kerstine, then a teacher of the primary grades took charge. Miss Kerstine did not return to our school the next year and Mr. Muckensturm, the present director, was made leader. Since Mr. Muckensturm became director the membership of the orchestra has increased to include about one-fourth of the pupils of the entire High School. Then in September 1928 a Girls’ Glee Club with twenty-six members and a Boys' Glee Club with thirty-one members were organized under the direction of Miss Rosemary Green. With the completion of these organizations it is felt that our musical department is as strong as that of any other school of its size in the county. The personnel of the Girls’ Quartette is as follows: Evelyn Koch.........................................First Soprano Ruth Feurer........................................Second Soprano Colleen Ware ................................ First Alto Alice Baehr .......................................Second Alto Forty-seven The N . A ' £ S 1' WHO’S WHO IN N. A.C.H.S. Roman Weber . . . Ada Hessick Henry Geiger . . .Harriet Haubrich Marie Woodward . . . .Albert Wilson . . Earl Woodward .Helen Wellenkotter Vincent Probst Freshest Freshman Boy . . .Lucille Mueller Freshest Freshman Girl Lloyd Weible Velma Woods Robert Becket Melba Leilich Kenneth Thompson Renelda Loecher Lloyd Weible and Velma Woods Charles Mueller . . . .Lola Horschmann Alice Baehr Sidney Trappe Selma Vogler Forest Briel (Voted in Assembly) Forty-eight DRAMA The N . A . THIS HERO BUSINESS Given for the benefit of the Athletic Association Jimmy O'Neill . . Samuel Fisher . . . C. H. Miles______ Molly........... Cora Fisher J. Randall Young Sally Fisher..... Cast of Characters ....................................Albert Wilson .................................Herschell Burton .............................. Milton Darmstatter ......................................Mary Sterling .....................................Rosella Ruhl .................................Earl Woodward .....................................Ada Hessick SYNOPSIS Jimmy O'Neill, small town drug clerk, wishes to gain the favor of the belle of the town, Sally Fisher. Sally has been to New York and her head is full of big ideas. She has brought with her J. Randall Young, a polished New Yorker. Jimmy is working for Sally's father. Mr. Fisher likes Jimmy very much and wishes to help him. The two strike upon a good plan. Jimmy will pose as a former help-mate of Big Bill Evans, who holds the aviation record of flying around the world. Jimmy was at Chicago for six months some time before and he will claim it was during this time that he became Bill's pal. When the people of the town hear this they arrange for Jimmy to give them a flying exhibi-tion. They wire Bill Evans to come help with the celebration. Things look pretty bad for Jimmy. He expects to be landed in jail as an imposter. But the tables turn. Big Bill arrives and sees J. Randall Young who is a crook and has done him personal harm. Bill is so elated with the capture that he is willing to help Jimmy. He flys the plane and Jimmy goes only as a passenger. The townspeople never knew that Bill and Jimmy had not known each other before. Thus things end happily for Jimmy. Of course he gets the girl. ic The N. A. TULIP TIME Operetta 4 S Characters Hans—a young Dutch apprentice.........................................John Sterling Aunt Anna—Christina's guardian.........................................Ada Hessick Katinka—a village maiden.................................... Ruth Feurer Hendrick Van Ooster—Burgomaster of Osendorf.................Albert Wilson Christina—a charming Dutch girl..............................Evelyn Koch Theophilus McSpindle—a Botany Authority......................Roman Weber Ned Baxter—an American college student.....................Kenneth Fietsam Dick Warren—a fellow student of 7 ed.................... Earl Woodward Gretchen—a dancer....................................................Velma Woods Village Chorus—Boys’ and Girls' Glee Clubs Student Chorus—Boys’ Glee Club SYNOPSIS The village, enjoying a holiday, is startled by the arrival of a party of American tourists, college students under the leadership of Professor McSpindle, a tutor in botany, to study tulip culture. Two of the party, Ned and Dick, are much more interested in Christina and her friend, Katinka. News reaches the village that a thief has been stealing choice bulbs of prize tulips, and a handbill describes the thief and offers a reward for his capture. Ned and Dick induce McSpindle to wear certain clothing, answering the description of the tulip thief. When the Burgomaster beholds McSpindle so attired he causes his arrest. With McSpindle out of the way, Ned and Dick promote their friendship with the girls, and learn that Christina's stock is, unknown to her, of immense value. They reveal the truth to her and thwart the Burgomaster's attempt to grow rich at her expense. With the assistance of Christina's Aunt Anna, the innocence of McSpindle is established, and the latter declares his affection for her; and with the prospect of a triple wedding the final curtain falls. Fifty-one The N . A . DEBATING Top Row—Earl Woodward, Ray Herzog, Mary Sterling Lower Row___Charles Mueller, Irvin Nuernberger, Roman Weber This is the first year that our school has entered into debating. Six members from the high school were chosen to form two teams which competed with two other schools. Earl Woodward, Ray Herzog and Mary Sterling had the affirmative side of the ques-tion: “Resolved: That Congress shall have the power to limit, regulate and prohibit the labor of all persons under seventeen years of age.” Irvin Nuernberger, Roman Weber and Charles Mueller had the negative side. Our affirmative team was defeated by both Freeburg and Dupo with the scores of 2 to 1 and 3 to 0, respectively. Our negative team won all three points from Freeburg and two points from Dupo. We think we made a good showing for our first attempt and are now confident we will furnish far greater competition next year. Fifty-two Fifty-three VELMA WOODS Most Popular Girl in N.A.C.H.S. The 7sI. A . alGjiS? ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-chief........... Business Manager.......... Assistant Business Manager Art Editor................ Assistant Art Editor...... Assistant Art Editor...... Joke Editor............... Music Editor.............. Boys’ Athletic Editor Girls’ Athletic Editor .... Calendar Editor........... Class Editors Senior ............... Junior................ Sophomore . .......... Freshman ............. Faculty Advisor........... .......Rosella Ruhl i .....Albert Wilson . . . Earl Woodward . . Evelyn Schmelzel . . Marie Woodward .....Colleen Ware . Milton Darmstatter .......Evelyn Koch ... Charles Mueller .........Ada Hessick ........May Sterling Helen Wellenkotter .....Velma Woods ........Ruth Feurer .......John Sterling ........Miss Brown Fifty-four — N33-no3 pa x im. ?a JLTXO a§ The N . A . CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 4. School began. The teachers are busy selling books. S Gladys Oberbeck does not return to school. She is greatly missed by the Juniors. 7. The Freshmen boys are initiated. 10. First assembly is held—a lecture given by Mr. Krohn. 11. The first week of school is ended. Only 39 more to go. 12. Ada Hessick likes to ride in an Essex again. 14. The Sophomores give the Freshmen a welcome party. 17. A baseball team is organized. 18. The boys are working on the tennis courts. 19. The Juniors give a party. 21. We have the first fire drill of the year—a great commotion. 24. Velma Woods tells us that she is gaining weight. OCTOBER 1. Earl Woodward is elected president of the assembly. 2. No school this afternoon—too hot. 3. Another vacation on account of the heat. 5. The Chemistry class is beginning to enjoy chemistry experiments. 8. Albert Wilson tells us about the art of tennis. 10. Boys' and girls’ athletic clubs are organized. 11. World Series start. Charles Mueller cuts history class—we wonder why? 12. Columbus Day—we all expected no school today. 15. Earl Woodward gives us a talk on Manners and Conduct.” 16. A Girls’ Glee Club is organized. 17. Tyrus Koenitz tells us that Cossacks are circus performers. 19. The Pirate Girls have breakfast in the woods. 22. We have decided that Miss Seago enjoys giving Biology tests. 23. The Juniors are attempting to talk German with the Seniors. 24,25,26. Teachers Institute. 29. The Juniors give a party. Molesters are chased with brooms. 3 1. Hallowe’en. The boys seem to be planning something. NOVEMBER 1. A coal wagon is found on the school grounds this morning. 2. Our basket-ball team plays at Freeburg. 5. A straw vote on the presidential election was taken in school today. 7. The Glee Club sings at the Farmers’ Institute, Fifty-six The N. A. 8. No tennis—rain. 9. An accident! Oliver Ruhl spills acid on his shoes. 12. School—though it is a holiday. 13. Doctors vaccinate the students at school. 14. Scheduled basket-ball game not played—rain. 15. Weekly vocal lessons today. 16. Nothing unusual—Same old grind. 19. Sleet today. 20. Second vaccination takes place. 22. Basket-ball game with Columbia. 23. Mr. Krohn goes to Champaign. 26. Philip Nuernberger talked to the High School. 27. The third vaccination took place. 29. “This Hero Business” is presented. 30. Thanksgiving vacation. DECEMBER 3. Blue Monday. 4. A memorable date! Nine-tenths of the Chemistry class flunks a test. 5. The love scenes of “Romeo and Juliet” are studied in third year English. 6. Freezing weather. Looks as if we can go skating 'fore long. 7. Velma Woods is elected Annual Queen. 10. Mr. Eckert spoke to the assembly. 11. Pictures for the Annual arrive. 13. We again try our vocal ability. 14. Juniors give a box social for the benefit of the Annual. 17. Only five school days until Christmas vacation. 18. Apples disappear from the Biology room—Guilty? 19. High School party given. 20. Miss Greene played several pieces on the piano for the Glee Club. 21. Last school day of the year. 22-31. Christmas vacation. JANUARY 2 Everyone is glad to return to school after the vacation. 3. Hard school lessons begin again. 4. Students from class of '28 visit school. 7. Rev. Rath gave the High School a talk. 8. Rain today. 9. Debating teams organized. 10. Songs practiced for the operetta. 11. No news today. 14. Several unlucky students fell on the slippery sidewalks today. 15. Juniors give a surprise party for Lola Horschmann. 16. Lucille Krupp breaks through the ice while skating. 17. Seeds to be sold are given out at school. 18. The Freshmen give themselves a party. 21. Quite a number are absent on account of the flu. {£jt®h The N • A. 3 9 22. First Semester ends today. 24. “Prairie Rose given by Freeburg. 25. Kathryn Schmelzel tells us who her latest flame is. 28. Debates in assembly. 30. Some of the students visit the steel works at Granite City. 31. Juniors and Seniors start doing Chemistry experiments for the semester. FEBRUARY I. Basket-ball game at Marissa. 4. Necessity of having a new high school discussed. 5. A nice snow. Girls get their faces washed. 6. A visit from the High School Inspector. 8. Basket-ball game at Columbia. 11. Lincoln program given. 12. Pauline Lockhard entered school. 1 3. Freshmen boys exhibit hall tree to be given away at the Peanut Stab. 14. Seniors hold election for village officers. 15. Peanut Stab and Lotto party given by the Freshmen. 18. Washington program given. 19. High School Queen has picture taken for the Annual. 20. Arguments about keeping the windows open—boys versus girls. 22. Our joy ceased when we found our half-holiday was to be spent in operetta practice. 25. A $50 check was presented by the Freshmen to the Annual fund. 26. A nice rain1 27. Junior class president has attack of the flu. 28. Charles Mueller enters a Chemistry essay in the state contest. MARCH 1. Boys begin outdoor basket-ball practice. 4 Girls’ quartette sang a pretty song for us. 5. Basket-ball team played Columbia at the Freeburg Gym. 6. A typical March day. Plenty of wind. 7. Nice day. High School girls go walking on the hard road. 8. Operetta practice. II. Boys’ quartet sing for us in assembly. 13. Basket-ball game between Angels and Pirates. 14. Tulip Time” given here. 15. “Tulip Time” given at Freeburg. 18 Earl Woodward returned this afternoon from a week-end trip to Chicago. 19. Several chemistry students had coughing spells when they breathed sulphur fumes. 20. Sale of the Annual is started. 21. Disputes whether spring started yesterday or today. 22. Henry Geiger is generally accepted tennis champ. 25. Ida Sterling, graduate of last year, visited school. 26. Track training started. 28. Debate with Freeburg. Fifty-eight The N . A . 3 APRIL 1. 3. 5. 11. 19. 20. 23. 2. 3. 10. 17. 18. 24. 31. Many people were fooled today. Seniors served afternoon lunch. Teachers' Institute. Debate with Dupo. Track meet with Freeburg. Interscholastic meet at Freeburg. Ball game with Lebanon at New Athens. MAY Grade School Operetta Kay and Gerda.” Music Festival at Alton—half of the school goes. Senior Dance for the school. Senior play— Nothing But the Truth. County Track Meet at Freeburg. School picnic. Graduation Day. FINIS Fifty-nine The N. A. h ■- ---------------------- Sixty (Sfc© i' The N. A. Sixty'two ILLINOIS POWER y LIGHT SERVICE The home of better appliances Kelvinator Electric Refrigeration Hotpoint Stoves A.B.C. and Automatic Washers ' Hoover Sweepers ' Hotpoint and Westinghouse Irons And a Full Line of Small Appliances Illinois Power 8C Light Corp. Phone No. 102 NEW ATHENS, ILL. “Always Glad to Meat You” O. W. Weideman’s MEAT MARKET and Buyer of Live Stock Home Killed Meats Dealers In A Specialty Swift Products Alice to Henry: “You bad boy, why did you tie that tin Henry: “That's where I always tie them. If you know of would tell me.” can to that dog’s tail?” a better place I wish you Virgil S.: “That, poor fish looks musical. Walter L.: “He’s probably a pianotuna. “OH, Mr. Lamebrane, you have egg all over the front of your vest.” Mr. Lamebrane: “That’s all right. I look good in yellow.” Wagon Repairing Specialty Horseshoei ng FRED J. SCHOEPP General Blacksmith NEW ATHENS, ILL. Phone No. 63L tfovb Phone No. 17 Safety, Silence and Simplicity are the features of the New Ford A Six Brake System Sfce =|G3� ,S5 The only 100% equipped Ford Service and Alemiting in the City NEW ATHENS MOTOR CO. G. E. Feurer Chicken Dinners on Sunday Fancy Home Made Pies Regular Dinner Hot Lunches The Crescent THE HOUSE OF GOOD EATS Otto Haubrich, Prop. All Home Cooking - - Phone 26 Cor. Chester and Van Buren St. New Athens, 111. Blessing on thee, little dame— Bare back lass, with knees the same With thy turned down silken hose— And thy cheeks, red like the rose. With thy red lips reddened more. With the lipstick from the store. From my heart I give thee joy— For I'm darned glad that I’m a boy. —A Senior. Parting Advice (to Kenneth) : Put a little water on the comb. “I’ve just bought the little lady a new machine.’’ “Lincoln, Packard, Marmon or Buick?” “Nope, a Maytag.” Lorraine S.: “Why should we learn to read? They have talking movies now. Ada: “I take aspirin to clear my head.” Evelyn S.: “Oh, I see, a sort of vacuum cleaner.” “He's the head of a long life of blotting paper manufacturers.” “Oh, I see, an old soak.” Sixty-six WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR The World Famous Majestic Radio The Jesse French 6? Sons Pianos Nationally Known Brand Instruments and Other Musical Supplies Remember—We Give You a Greater Value For Your Money and Service that Counts T. J. Wilson 3c Son NEW ATHENS, ILL. THE R. M. SCHLESINGER BOTTLING WORKS NEW ATHENS, ILL. gysfr - Sole Proprietors of Kolabru, The Tonic Beverage Manufacturers of Schlesinger’s High Grade Soda Water All Flavors, Syrups, and Perfection Distilled Water QjjO Y - ' ■= USaSSl Buy It by the Case. Pure? Absolutely Phone 96 h-- -- CHEVROLET tg� sn ■ ■ ■ 'leJfg FOR ECONOMICAL TRANSPORTATION CALL FOR Demonstration J. H. Feurer DEALER Sixty-eight Earl W.: “What do you think of the new Ford?” Roman W.: “I don’t know. I haven't been hit by one yet. Ruth F.: “Something is eating up my flower beds.” George D.: “Must be bed bugs.” Passenger: “Have I time to say good-bye to my wife? Conductor: “How long have you been married?” In Manual Training Class— Vincent: “Oh, I just hit my crazy bone!” John S.: “You poor boy, you must hurt all over.” The Things That Make Life Worth Living Most of them are to be found in the home! All of our activity and all of our happiness centers around the family fireside. Home is our only private retreat from the humdrum and the grind of the world. There is something intimate and tender about home. It means so much in our lives. Yet, have you neglected to make your home as cozy and comfortable a place as it might be? Let's look around and see if some changes wouldn’t help things along. Come in and see what we have for your home. We Can Help Tou Ma e Tour Home More Beautiful NEW ATHENS HOME FURNITURE CO. NEW ATHENS, ILL. F. P. MEYER Phone No. 6 First Class Hair Cutting Shaves and Massages at CHARLES BLUM BARBER SHOP Sixty-nine £ £ != -...... — FARMERS SUPPLY CO. DEALERS IN PURINA fe? CORNO MIXED FEEDS HARDWARE fe? FARM MACHINERY ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES FIELD ? GARDEN SEEDS gfcs i Seventy Compliments of JOHN L. SCHMELZEL General Blacksmith and Horseshoer NEW ATHENS, ILL. Dr. Schmelzel: “You say you have never been in a dentist chair before! Why, I find flakes of gold on my instrument.” Mr. Fiedler: “That's my back collar button.” Father: “What do you mean by bringing my daughter in at this hour?” Lloyd W.: “Well, sir, I have to be at work at 8:30.” Taletha: “Help! Help! I'm going to faint!” Wilson F.: “What’s the trouble?” Taletha: “This candy I’ve been eating has worms in it.” Wilson: “Worms won't hurt you.” Taletha: “I know, but today is Friday.” Mary S. always has guns and pistols around the house. She says she likes to have arms around her. He: “Yes, I've been married seven years today.” She: “Gosh, you must have broken a mirror. Then we have the Scotchman who was invited to a party and told to bring two things. He brought his brother and his appetite. Sidney: “I hear you were upset by the bank failure.” Harry S.: “I should say so, I completely lost my balance.” He gazed at her from head to foot, “What beautiful proportions, what shapely legs. She's a beauty. I can't get along without her.” And another cow changed hands. Ray H. (on phone) : “Will you please put Lucille on the wire?” Father: “What do you think my daughter is—a tight rope walker? “Why do these four boys in the N.A.C.H.S. quartette sing at the same time? “Because one alone couldn't take all of the blame.” Save with Safety AT THE REXALL STORE WHERE ALL FRIENDS MEET KARBER’S PHARMACY Seventy-two SCHOOLS BUSINESS Both depend upon their keeping in step with progress upon its own respective community. Both need your loyal support. THE TWO ARE INSEPARABLE Neglect of either your Schools or Business reflects on the other. Both need your loyal support to prosper, to make Better Homes, a better Community to live in. GEIGER STORE CO. 1897 Thirty-two Years 1929 of Progress Louis Lauerman DODGE BROTHERS CARS Auto Accessories - - New and Used Auto Repairing NEW ATHENS, ILL. Phone 34 The Annual is a great invention The School gets all the fame. The Editor gets all the money The Staff gets all the blame. (You've heard that before?—Oh, well, so have we, for that matter.) Lloyd was telling her about the team: “Yes, Charles will be our best man this next year.” Velma: “Oh, this is so sudden.” She: I’ve just come from the beauty parlor.” He: “Too bad they were closed.” Shaves First Class Hair Cuts For Men and Women at Shampoos E. J. HUTH Tonics Massages Seventy-four Our Motto QUALITY ' ' SERVICE at Lowest Prices I = 1(5 25 Regardless of your requirements in building material, such as lumber, mill work, shingles, roofings, etc. Don’t fail to see us, we aim to please you at all times. Sfcan -i|g 25 New Athens Lumber Co J. H. KEINER Barber Shop Satisfaction 1904 Service 1929 Tyrus K.: “What is puppy love?” William H.: “The beginning of a dog's life.” Rosella: “What would you think of a man who hid behind a woman's skirt? Ethel: “A magician.” George D.: “What's wrong with the car? It squeaks terribly.” Monroe: “Can’t be helped. There's pig iron in the axles.” Kenneth: “When I was young the doctor told me if I didn’t stop smoking I would become feeble-minded.” Pauline: Why haven't you stopped? OUR PRODUCT IS BLACK BUT WE TREAT YOU WHITE The Pep Coal Company Seventy-six NS FARMERS STATE BANK of New Athens IS SERVING THIS COMMUNITY its steady growth due to its STRENGTH and CONSERVATISM A Bottle of MILK A BOTTLE OF HEALTH DRINK OKAW DAIRY MILK Moving Day IS Judgment Day Most of the moving vans you will shortly see in the streets will be going to certain kinds of houses. If you will follow them you will find they are houses which have Radiator Heat and Modern Plumbing Facilities. For an honest job give me a trial. I am giving you a chance to keep in your own pocket a portion of what you would have to pay elsewhere for a plumbing and heating job. HENRY KAISER PLUMBING 6? HEATING CONTRACTOR All Kind of Plumbing Supplies and Specialties The N. A. Ek©n Eighty Fill your tank with Diamond gasoline or Nevr-Nox gasoline and judge its worth to you by the results. Diamond and Nevr-Nox gasolines have won their popularity through merit alone by demonstrating to thousands of motorists under actual service conditions, the claims of quality made for it. These gasolines as well as New Era and Diamond motor oils can be obtained at the following New Athens stations, Goegelein Garage Okaw Dairy Co. Farmers Supply Co. Wm. Waeltz NEW ERA OIL COMPANY BELLEVILLE, ILL. Compliments of Mechanics Building AND Loan Association Eighty'one Our Steady Growth Tells Its Own STORY Let Us Serve You State Bank of New Athens NEW ATHENS, ILL. AT SLIEPER’S STORE You are always welcome. DEALER IN DRY GOODS SHOES CLOTHING HARDWARE and GROCERIES A Home Owned Store A store you ought to know We sell pretty nearly everything Clerks: Eighty-three Miss Olinda Lehmen Miss Lucille Koenitz Mr. Paul Yeske Owner E. H. Slieper WARREN’S GARAGE OAKLAND 6? PONTIAC CARS Shell Gasoline fe? Oils, Kelley Springfield, Seiberling Tires and Tubes, Globe Batteries, Automobile Accessories Save yourself some money-------See us NEV ATHENS, ILL. Definitions: Caterpillar—An upholstered worm. Waffle—a pancake with a non-skid tread. Rhubarb—Blood shot celery. Alonzo: “I was struck by the beauty of her hand. I tried to kiss her. As I say— I was struck by the beauty of her hand. Papa Kangaroo: “Where is the baby? Mama K. (feeling in pocket) : “I must have left it in my other clothes. Mary had a little dog With pedigree quite phony. It tried to cross the street one day Hark, hark, Bolognie! Advertising pays in the long run. Look how grape fruit has gotten in the public’s eye. Miss Brown: “What three words are mostly used among high school students? Richard N.: I don't know. Miss Brown: “Correct.” “The jig is up,” said the doctor as the patient with St. Vitus dance died. Eighty'four COMPLIMENTS of Auto Stove Works THE HOME OF GOOD THINGS TO EAT FRANTZ’S BAKERY Bread Rolls Cakes Cookies Candies Home Made Bread A Specialty USE ATHENS BEST FLOUR For Best Baking Results WHITE DOVE FOR PASTRY Union Made Flour White Dove Flour Mills Frieda: “Is that a goat?” Milton: “Nothing else but.” Selma was being shown through a locomotive works. “What is that enormous thing, she asked. “That, replied the guide, “is a locomotive boiler. “Why do they boil locomotives? she insisted. “To make the engine tender, he replied. Logan: “When did Caesar reign? Wm. S.: “Who said he rained? Logan: “Well, they hailed him didn’t they?” Cannibal: “The chief has hay fever.” Second cannibal: “I told him not to eat that grass widow. “I feel seasick. What shall I do? “Don't worry. When the time comes you'll do it.” My lips are chapped. “Are you sure they aren't callouses?” WHERE MUSIC IS THE SWEETEST W. L. Rhein Piano Co. 124'126 East Main St. BELLEVILLE, ILL. When interested in the purchase of a musical instrument we invite you to look over our three full floors, where quality and price go hand in hand. New Grand Pianos $495 to $1,000. New Upright Pianos $250 to $600. New Player Pianos $200 to $300. All Electric Radio Sets. We carry for comparison the best that’s made in Radios. R.C.A. Electric Sets. Kolster Electric Sets. Majestic Electric Sets. See our Special 6 Tube All Electric Sets at $99. Complete in Handsome Cabinet. Your Old Instrument Taken in Exchange. Terms to Suit—10 months to pay Battery Rebuilding Recharging Gerhold Motor Go. Fred Gerhold Jr., Prop. Tires, Tubes and Accessories Phone No. 105 Auto Repairing Gas, Oil fe? Grease Towing Distinction Distinctive ideas in annuals are a prime factor in a successful hook- of course service and quality can not he overlooked cThe sign of the trade mark means_ Engraving Service Plus Close Co-operation between SlufTand Annual Department, Central1 ENGRAVING COMPANY CALUMET BUILDING ST.LOUIS. MISSOURI College Annual Builders of America J incty HEN we build, let us thin that we build forever. Let it not be for present delight, nor for present use alone; let it be such wor as our descendants will than us for, and let us thin , as we lay stone on stone, that a time is to come when those stones will be held sacred because our hands have touched them, and that men will say as they loo upon the labor and wrought substance of them, See! This our Fathers did for us. —Ruskin. The work you do in getting out the Annual is not for this year alone. You are recording what is and what will soon be history. The Annual is really a monument. Graven in it and immortalized for the future will be the glories and achievements of the present. Just Ink and Paper do not make an Annual. To help plan the ink and paper, to assist in the layout, to give you clean and true reproductions of the half-tones—in short, good printing—to render real service— Those are the phases of the task we can assume. And you can count on our earnest co-operation, for we realize, as you do, that in getting out the year book, you are Building for the glory of your Alma Mater. FREDERICK statIoxeiij C O Established Since 1885 318 NORTH THIRD ST. SAINT LOUIS T inety one