Nokomis High School - Old Nokomis Yearbook (Nokomis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1921 volume:

Notohisco 1921 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of the Nokomis Township High School Nokomis, Illinois 19 2 1 2 NOTOHISCO The Staff Clarence Michelman .Editor-in-Chief Faye Wittnam Associate Editor Earl Hill Business Manager Joe Pendleton Helen Young Music Editor Leland Hamell Joke Editor F.. E. Rademacher Staff Advisor iiminHUiiD!!!!!i!:iMi!iDrmHiimRiiiiM!MHi!ii!iiiiiiiHiimHS!iii!i!iiii!inniiiiiiouuuiiiiiiiiiiK;tiiuiHiiiiiiuwiii'iiu� :ii!iHi:iiiiniiumHiii!iiiii:it;iiiuiniiiiiiiiiiNiiiimii!i!iiii!iii!H!iittHiiiiini;tn:;u uR{iiiinH Dedication To the entire Faculty, whose untiring efforts for the advancement of the student body have touched the cords of student respect and love, This number of the Notohisco is dedicated by the Class of 1921 iiii;iiiiiiiiiiiiininii(iiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!iiiiiiiii!iii;iiiiiiiiitiiii!!ii;iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!nii!iii!ii[iiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiniiniiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiininiiiiii!i:iiii;i;iiiiiii!iiiiiiinim I 5 ;tl!innill!ll!nill!llllUniIllllllllll!lllll!l!Illllll|!lllll!llllllllll IUIll!llll!UII!llit1!1!llllllll!IIIHllllllllllllllllll!!Uimnim!lflll!!llllllllIllll!millll!IIH!!tl!llllllllll1llllll(ll'1tl!lllimil!ll(n 6 NOTOHISCO 1921 IIIlllllllllllllllllllllilllillM MR. THACKER “A worthy champion of the cause of law and justice” MR. RADEMACHER “He is part of all who know him” MR. SHEETS “At his best when he is in his realm of agriculture” MR. STARNER “For even though vanquished —he could argue still” iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniuMiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiin MISS YACKLE 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO 7 '.nil.. Kind and considerate, commanding respect yet MISS MILLER I want what I want when I want it!!!!” MRS. 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ANNA LEE DARROUGH “Annie” Women who have the least to say use most words. Chorus: Debating Club; Girls' Basketball. LLOYD DAVIS “Davie” He has hard work who has nothing to do. Basketball Team. BEULAH DeWITT “Ikey” A light heart lives long. Gregg Club; Chorus: Girls' Bas ketball. imiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiim«uaiMiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiMiiiii!iiiiiiii 00000000480101010000020003170123480002 535302024801020001000202010200532302020001020153480001 1921 NOTOHISCO 11 ..................Illllillll.mil.mKmmmmmmnmmmmmmm LILLIE EASTON Silence often accompanies great thoughts. CLARENCE ESSMAN “Missoure” There are two things on earth I don’t want—a dress suit and a date. Chorus; Senior Dramatic Club. ISABELLE GLEICH Girls will be girls, unless they can be married women. LELAND HAMELL “Ham” When study interferes with a good time, cut out study. Track Captain, ’20-'21; Chorus; Senior Debating and Dramatic Club; Secretary-Treasurer of Athletic Association. MELVIN HEBENSTREIT “Fat” It seems to me, I never can see, why teachers delight to pick on me. Chorus; Basketball; Track Team: Dramatic Club. aiiuiiiuniiiuiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiHiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiitsntiiiiiiiiiiiiniMiiiiininiuiiitiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiinnHiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiimiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHnmiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiinunmmi'i 19 2 1 12 NOTOHISCO ENNO HENKEL “Henk” Good-natured and witty as the day is long. Rasketball. RUTH HENSCHEN It is tranquil people who accomplish much. Senior Debating and Dramatic Club; Chorus. MARION KINNEY “Slats” Love boys at a distance. Chorus; Gregg Club. CLARA MAXEINER “Dinx” The unspoken word never does harm. Gregg Club; Chorus. GILBERT MAXEINER I would rather sit on a pumpkin and have it all to myself than to be crowded on a velvet cushion.” Orchestra. iiiinimiiiiiiiiimimiiimiiiiniiiiimiiiniiiimiiiiminiiimmiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimimiiiiiiiiiimiimiiuiiiimiiiimmiiiimiiiiimiriHiaimiiiiiiMiimmimiin NOTOHISCO 19 2 1 13 CLARENCE MICHELMAN “Mike” He has the power to work hard. If that’s not talent it is the best possible substitute. Debating Team; Chorus; H. S. President of ’21. JOE PENDLETON “Little Man” Speak little and well if you wish to be considered as possessing merit. Captain Baseball, '20-’21; Secretary-Treasurer H. S.; President Athletic Association; Chorus; Orchestra. DARCUS PHILLIPS “Doc Always happy, always gay, full of life and jollity. Gregg Club; Chorus; Girls’ Basketball. RAYMOND PLUMMER “Plum” Absence is all love’s crime. GRACE POPE “Grade” Air and manners are more expressive than words. Senior Dramatic Club. iiHiiiiiiiiniiiuMuiiiMiniui!uiiiiiniiuMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii[mii]iiiiiiiiiiimiii[iiii!i!U!i]iiiiiiiii!!iiiimiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiii!iiaiii!iiiaiiiiiiiiii:iiiiiii:iiiaiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiii:iiiiiiiinaiii!mii ;nini 010102022353010000010200000200020202010200022301000002010101000223010053022301000002010201020001020100008991 14 NOTOHISCO 1921 MMIIIIIIM ........................... LEORA SAFFORD “Lorey” She is anxious to please—and be pleased. Senior Dramatic Club. ESTHER SCHAEFER “Sody” When a laddy’s in the possessive case—then all other things give place. Gregg Club. BERTHA STRATER “Bert” A good laugh is sunshine in any house. Gregg Club; Dramatics; Girls’ Basketball. LILLIE MAE SULLIVAN “Sullie” Her smile goes all the way around and buttons in the back. Gregg Club; Girls’ Basketball. ARTHUR TOSETTI “Pussy” He can do three things well— smile, smile, and smile. Dramatics; Chorus; Gregg Club. mumi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiliiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiimmimiminaaiiiiimiuiniminiiiiiiiiimiiiiuiiit 1921 NOTOHISCO 15 UllllllkllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllH RUBY WEBER My thoughts are my own possession. THERESA WELSCH Carrots” The girl who giggles is a fine girl in a crowd. Gregg Club; Orchestra. ORLIEU WILSON “Lue” Not a bit partial; she kids them all. Gregg Club; Girls’ Basketball. FAYE WITTNAM “Lee” If music be the food of love sing on. Chorus; Debating and Dramatics; Girls’ Basketball. Helen Young An angel might have stooped to see And blessed her for her purity. Senior Dramatic Club; H. S. Pianist; Chorus. iiiiiiiiiiiiimiimiumiiiiiiiniiiiiiiHiiiHiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiimiiiiiiimuiniiiiiiiuii 16 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliw i|||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIHI!l lllll!llll!l!i:!!ll Senior Class Poem By our efforts we hope to rise F'rom this lowly orb so small To the blue, the arching skies; Till we tower over all Petty jealousies and hates, Make our dwelling with the gods, And, forgetting adverse Fates Far above the humble clods Where in strife and useless broils Common mankind sweats and toils To provide the baser things, Soar to where the eagle swings On his pinions in the blue. And embracing in our view As the land and sea’s expanse Self-forgetful in a vision See the world, a field Elysian, And then make our vision true. B. B. Color, Black and Gold Flower, Pink Carnation Motto, “By our efforts we hope to rise' .iiiiiiiaiuuiiimiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiHiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimimiiim Senior Class History A very important event occuried in the lives of a number of young boys and girls on September 3, 1917. Some forty-two boys and girls entered the Nokomis High School and received from the other classes the compliments of being the most verdant class that had ever entered the High School. Of course they did not keep this opinion of us very long for we soon proved to be “Not so green as we were cabbage looking.” Since then this class has continued upon the great highway of knowledge and has become in turn the wise Sophomores, the Proud Juniors, and the Dignified (?) Seniors. In our career through High School we have met with the usual hard knocks, but our pleasures have been more numerous than our disappointments. We shall be able to look back upon our High School days with great joy, and especially shall we remember the jovial Mr. Thacker, who was the only teacher to remain with us during our entire four years of High School life. Some of our members have left us to enter other schools or other walks of life and others have come to fill some of the vacant places, until now our class number thirty-six and is destined to be the largest class to graduate from the N. T. H. S. So we are leaving our places to be filled by others who, we hope, will pass them on and on forever or until the sun rises in the west and sets in the east. Senior Alphabet A is for Anna Lee, who sings like a bird; B is for Belford, who makes himself heard; C is for Clarence, studious and tardy; D is for DeWitt, laughing and hardy; E is for Enno, tall, lanky and lean; F is for Faye, who sings Chili Bean”; G is for Gilbert, who has books in his satchel; H is for Hebe, who is little and fragile; I is for Isabelle, quiet and flighty; J is for Joe, little but mighty; K is for Kinney, the shorthand reporter; L is for Lillie Mae, professional courter; M is for Mike, who is exceedingly bright N is for No one anywhere in sight; O is for Orlieu, happy and carefree; P is for Plummer, Vivian’s fiancee; Q is for Queer, which none of us are; R is for Ruth, our Latin 4 star; S is for “Sody ” confiding and spunky; T is for Tosetti, short, smiling, and chunky; U is for University which we all will attend; V is for Variety, we don't break—we bend. W is for Welsch, who is seldom alone; X is for X—our quality unknown Y is for Young, who stands true through the test; Z is for Conclusion —and give us a rest. Seniors S—Strong is the class of 1921. E—Efforts, by which we hope to rise. N—Note-writing is our specialty. I—Interest for our class-mates. O—Order is Heaven's first law—which we obey. R—Rade is our class advisor. S—SENIORS—again before we close. j JK Senior Class Will Nokomis Twp. H. S., 10:30 p. m., May 27, 1921. By these articles know ye that the Senior Class of the N. T. H. S., being of disposing intentions, having no more use for the articles and good will to be disposed of, to be strewn about and distributed among the lower classes who have been so unfortunate as to have the present Senior class as an example, we wish to make these bequests: First: We wish to thank the faculty for enduring from us what is customary for every Senior class to indulge in. Second: We, the entire Senior class of 1921, wish to bequeath our most humble gratitude to the other classes who helped make our school life enjoyable. Thirdly: To the Juniors we bequeath our exalted position of prestige over the coming Juniors on one condition and that alone, namely: That they do not usurp their authority any more than we have. As soon as the Juniors do not fulfill this condition the exalted position shall be wrested from them and be placed in the hands of the---------“Faculty. Fourth: Personally we wish to make the following bequests: I, Belford B., will to Harold Evans my distinction as the oratorical authority of the N. T. H. S. I, Irene Becker, bequeath my sweet and ladylike disposition to Katherine Shoemaker. I, Clarence Michaelman, bequeath my honored position as H. S. president to Burr Powers. I, Joe Pendleton, will my place as star forward, along with my personal B. B. belongings, to John Grugan and the captaincy to Gilbert Kettlekamp. I, Lillie Mae Sullivan., will my title as the most popular young lady in the N. T. H. S. to Jennie Ronchetti. I, Helen Bridge, bequeath my distinction as the tiniest Senior to Lillian Woltman. I, Grace Pope, bequeath my tendency to sleep in the assembly to Gladys Larrick. We as a class bequeath our chewing gum to the Freshmen. Said articles will be found underneath our desks. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name and affixed our seal this Friday, May 13—in the year of our Lord 1921. SENIOR CLASS. j j Senior Class Prophecy It is the 26th of May, 1931. Why does this day have such a peculiar significance for me? It is merely a beautiful spring day and I am leisurely working on my embroidery, while sitting on a shady veranda. The reason is this—just ten years ago today the Senior Class of ’21, of the dear old N. T. H. S., received at the hands of Mr. A. J. Jayne, their diplomas—their symbol of four years labor. How dignified they looked, yet they wore a serious and somewhat melancholy expression, as Seniors are wont to wear on those occasions when they are all together as “school kids” for the last time. Where are they now? Are they doing credit to their Alma Mater? I should say they are. Helen Young, our old time pianist, is now in China acting as a missionary under the Methodist Board of Missions. Belford Bollman, of whom we always think in the same breath with Miss Young, has lately resigned his position in one of our leading colleges and sailed for the same country and—I suppose he will take up the same work. He thinks there is nothing like being a “foreign minister.” Ruth Henshen has ever remained as conscientious in everything as she used to be in getting her school work and now is the capable manager of the greatest institution in the world—a home. She taught school only a few years after our graduation and then she found her calling. Enno Henkle, whom we remember as Woltmans’ clerk, owns the largest grocery store in Montgomery County and, best of all, it is established in No-komis. This store and the owner are great credits to the community. Clarence Michelman, our High School president of ’21, is now an influential physician with a large practice not far from Nokomis. Lloyd Davis, though he used to “kid them all” has never married and is now traveling for a large clothing company in Chicago. Marion Kinney and Buelah DeWitt are both speed typists and on the Fiji Islands. Melvin Hebenstreit is now a prosperous electrical engineer in the great west and has been very fortunate in securing a good position. Joe Pendleton, our old basketball star, is now a professional baseball star with the National League. ..................................................................................................win...................................................... 21 1921 NOTOHISCO ■IBIIIIMIIIIIIIMMiroillllllillllillllllillW Arthur Tosetti is a prize fighter of the first class. When we remember his ready smile, it is hard to imagine him giving his famous knock-out blows, but such seems to be the case. Leland Hamell, our class president of ’21, is now a civil engineer. His progressive habits have stayed with him and he seems to have succeeded as well with his work as he used to with our banquets, etc. Anna Lee Darrough, whom all of us used to predict to become a chorus girl, has more than fulfilled our expectations and has only last year entered the Follies. Raymond Plummer is a senior judge in one of our eighty district courts. He has had no political pull, but has secured his merits on high moral and religious standards. The most surprising fact about our class is how they followed up the courses they took in High School. I can imagine Professor Starner’s delight were he as fortunate as I am in knowing that Esther Schaefer, Theresa Welsch, Orlieu Wilson, Bertha Strater, Irene Becker, Marie Cannon, Clara Maxeiner, Gilbert Maxeiner and Darcus Phillips, had all entered the commercial world. Then several of my classmates have made good use of the teachers’ certificates which they secured. Bernice and Eva Beaman, Lillie Easten, Ruby Weber, Isabelle Gleich and Grace Pope are all school teachers and as far as I have learned they have attained various degrees of success. Johnnie Chismar, who used to be our star guard on our famous basketball team of ’21, is earning an honest living by manual labor. Some people think John could have done better had he prepared himself for a professional musician, but I think since he is so happy as a junk dealer and cheers so many housewives with his call, “Any RAGS! Any rags, any bones, any bottles today? There is a jolly, jolly, ragman a-comin’ this way. that he is doing his bit and he need not fear to look any man in the face. Leora Saflford is a state worker in organizing community clubs in rural districts and instructs them in scientific cooking, cold canning, etc. Lillie Mae Sullivan has conducted an exclusive tea room in Chicago for the past five years and though she was enjoying fine patronage, she has given it up and returned to her home. Like Postum, There s a reason. Earl Hill, our business manager, has won for himself not little fame as an architect. His plans have recently been accepted for the building of a new P. O. in Chicago. Helen Bridge has a civil service position in Ohlman. She never did care for heavy work, rather preferring to be exact. Clarence Essnian is now traveling auditor for the Big Four railroad and is demanding a good salary. This completes the list of the Nokomis Seniors of ’21 and as I call them to mind as they used to be and as they are now, I am proud of them. They have made a good showing. Each and every one of them have found work which was beneficial. While I, like the others, have tried to do my best, however poor it may be, in all I have undertaken. inindininiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiHffliiiniiMiaiiiniiiMiiwiifliiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiniMUiiM We Can! We Will! When from the school so long thy guide and leader A graduate thou goest to face the world. Fear not its sneers, its scorn and buffets savage, But keep thy banner to tbe breeze unfurled. When savage evil on all sides assails thee, And craven friends desert thee one by one, Remain undaunted thou and do not falter, Press onward still, the battle must be won. Straight be thy way, to right or left ne'er swerving. Never to rearward cast a longing eye; But to tbe front and to the battle's turmoil Keep thou thy face, and victory is nigh. Remember tliou the motto of thy mother And keep thy stiff unwavering courage still; Though others fail, not thine it is to falter. Remember her device, “We can ! We will P’ “We can! We will!” and come what may we conquer. Our glorious banner ne’er shall trail the dust But ever in the faith in man triumphant Well keep our sword and armor from rust. Juniors Jesse O’Brien Ruth Stevenson Gilbert Kettlekamp Stanley Willis Harold Evans Arthur Lenzi Ruth Frederich Raymond O’Brien George Grimes Viola Briegel Reyburn Smith Howard Hulbert Gladys Larrick Grace Jones Charles Frederich Amos Pinkerton Evelyn Rashaw Katherine Shoemaker Grace Selby Lillian Woltman Branham Powers Lorine Buell John Groogan Officers Gilbert Kettlekamp..........................President Ruth Stevenson................. ice-President Amos Pinkerton.................Secretary-Treasurer W. P. Thacker........................Class Advisor Color, Purple and Gold Motto, “Success comes in cans not in can'ts umiiramiinmiiiifmmnmnmiiuiiiiitmiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiuniiiiiiniiiinmiiiimiiiiiinintiiiiiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiinuiiHuiiiiutiitiiiiiiiiimiiHnifitiiiimniiiiiiiiiiiinn Ruth Stevenson....... Ruth Frederich....... Lillian Woltman...... Howard Hulbert....... Reyburn Smith........ Stanley Willis....... Katherine Shoemaker Lorine Buell.....,... Amos Pinkerton....... George Grimes........ Fritz Evans.......... Burr Powers.......... JUNIORS .....................Real Slender ....................Right Forever ...................Little Woman ....................Hates Himself .......................Real Sport ..................Seeking Women ..........Kettelkamp’s Sweetheart .......................Little Baby ...................Always Pleasant .....................Good Gambler ................Famous Evermore ................Bum Projectionist jt jt jt Mr. Starner—“Now, once as I was going down the street I saw a poor, hungry dog. I went into a nearby butcher shop and bought it some meat. Now what made me do that?” Fritz (softly)—“Brotherly love.” jt MYTHOLOGY OF JUNIOR CLASS Jupiter ............................Gilbert Kettlekamp Juno .....................................Ruth Stevenson Pluto...............................................Amos Pinkerton Mars ....................................Branham Powers Bacchus..........................................Reyburn Smith Ceres ..................................Dorothea Nobbe Minerva ..........................Katherine Shoemaker Apollo ..................................Stanley Willis Mercury ............................Kenneth Brakenhoff Pan................................................Jesse O’Brien nniiiiiiiiiiiiiinmitiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw NOTOHISCO 19 2 1 27 JUNIOR-ESTS Lillian Woltman .................. Tang Willis ...................... Katherine Shoemaker .............. Ruth F. and Ruth S................ Totty and Fritz .................. Grace Jones ...................... Gladys Larrick ................... Reyburn Smith .................... Jesse O'Brien .................... Chicken Brakenhoff ............... John Groogan ..................... Raymond O'Brien .................. ...Short-est ...Tall-est ..Smart-est Skinny-est Drugg-est ....Fat-est ..Tardy-est ...Fast-est ...Sober-est ..Funny-est N’ew-est ...Roughest j THE JUNIOR'S LAMENT (with apologies to the Rosary) The cash I spend on thee, dear heart, I- like a string of pearls to me, I count it over, every coin apart— . My salary, my salary. I'd gladly take you to the shows. If you'd go to the gallery ; But if you insist on the first four rows, My salary, my salary. MmmiiiimiiHitiMiiiimtiiiHt Junior Class Poem Now as with dreamy eyes we look Our Junior year draws to a close. While in the future, hidden now— (meat here our work may he, who knows? Into this large old world of ours. Though years may lead us far away. We needs must work now to prepare Ourselves to help humanity. What work may come we cannot tell, A hat e'er it is we'll do our best. And overcome the obstacles That show themselves in life’s hard test. So one more year here we will go To give the best in all we do. That time may say when at the end “Well, have you done the best you knew?” Thus on and on we must prepare Ourselves for all the works of life. That as we then can give Our best, in overcoming strife. So let the record of our past Be as a light, that leads us still Along life’s path where we will go And say to all. “We Can, We Will.” „ � , WHEN WILL THE ARMISTICE BE SIGNED? Slowly the din of battle arises, gradually it grows louder, sounds echo back and forth and are intermingled, everyone is speaking at the same time. A momentary lull, then with renewed vigor the terrible struggle goes on—who will be the master, will it never end? Suddenly a terrible crash—the bell is ringing and English III class is dismissed for another day. A VETERAN. MMWHMmiiWHiraiiiiiiiiuiHiiiiiiiiiHiiiinuiiiinui Junior Class History Not so very many years ago, only three in fact, the class of ’22 passed through that big entrance and into the “Garden of Learning,” now commonly known as N. T. H. S. Unlike most Freshmen classes, they had something to be really proud of because IT was the first Freshman class to enter N. T. H. S. Being very liberal they foresaw and allowed for the shortcomings of the other more dignified and narrow-minded classes when those classes took the “arm of the law” in their own hands and proceeded to “nishiate the greenhorns” by hurling such missiles as “Hello Freshie,” and “Unbeliever” at them. The “Prof.” issued a “Proclamation Emancipation” by which all class parties were abolished for the Sophomores and Freshmen. They, however, thoroughly enjoyed “setten’ ’em up” to themselves on several occasions. The second year the whole High School was thrown out of their “Happy Home,” and it was whispered about that it was the fault of the last year’s Freshies—as they had made entirely too much noise. With assembly in the Opera House and classes in several buildings about town the Sophs decided that this was indeed Paradise. Along towards Xmas everyone began to talk about “Paradise Lost,” and “Paradise Regained,” for the new building was to be occupied about that time. This year was spent with much joy because two Sophs occupied positions on the B. B. team. The Freshies were entertained and they decided that they could afford to give the Sophs a return, which was accordingly brought to pass. During the third year, which, so far, is last though not least, the old class distinguished itself through the efforts of Tang, Gib, and Grugan, all members of the B. B. team. Some say there was a good reason why they didn’t win the Inter-Class Tournament, though the class has nothing to kick about, since there is no “Home Brew” handy at present. They were entertained by the Seniors for the first time since these two classes have been in High. The Seniors saved their pennies for three long years just for that occasion—GOODNESS ME— How liberal! A RUBE. illllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiHiiiiiiiiiiuiiaii;nitiiiiMiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiifi!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii:iifiiiiiiuiiiiii!i!i[iiiiiiiiu:iirii 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO 31 Sophomores Peter Ciochetti Carl Brakenhoflf Wilbur Schroder Everett Gray Carl Brown Herman Luken Herbert Henkel Sam Sannskar Janet McGhee Alfred McCaslin Bertha Harrison Alvin Randles Leota Mayer Thomas Brown George Kapilla Mildred Safford Harry King Alice Mansfield Catherine Cuthberson Rosella Compton Mildred Gray Millicent Jayne Velma Hill Cleo Darrough Esther O’Donnel Mabel McLean Josephine Klansnik May La Von Smith Genevieve Ronchetti Hilda Nantkes Sylvia Heck Lena Vetali Charles Kelly Rudolph Kravanya Edward Bertalino Adella Kravanya George Bollman Color, Blue and White Flower, Lily of the Valley Motto, “I wish; I can; I will.” 01000053482302010101018900010001020202020101239053230102000001020200000201000001485348232302000102020001020100010002 The Sophomore History On September the fifteenth, nineteen ninteen, sixty-three new students entered the N. T. H. S., the largest class ever entered in the school. At that time school was being conducted in basements and halls in Nokomis, and our various rooms were probably farther apart than those of any other school in the State. We were all together only a few minutes in the morning, but in spite of these difficulties, we soon became acquainted with the members of the other classes as well as our own. After we had become accustomed to High School life we gave ourselves a “hard time” party at the home of one of our classmates. About two or three weeks later the Sophomores entertained us at the Marquette hall. Everyone had a fine time and departed for home at a late hour. After some three months dodging cars and practicing quarter-mile runs between our class rooms, we entered the new Township High School and everyone will agree that it is worth all the temporary inconveniences we had to suffer to have a school like it. On January the twenty-third, we entertained the Sophomores in the High School. Two months later, at the class basketball tournament, we made the Juniors work “some” to get first place. We had two players of whom we were very proud, in fact, one won a place on the second all-star team in the county tournament. At the end of our three months’ vacation thirty-nine of the former class re-entered the high school to make up the Sophomore class of nineteen-twenty and twenty-one. Miss Lillard was chosen class advisor and after having some trouble in choosing a class president, Alfred McCaslin was elected. On becoming accustomed to the Sophomore life we decided that it was even better than the Freshman life. On January the twenty-eighth, we entertained the Freshman class in the high school and we hope they had as good a time as we wanted them to have. One of our boys plays on the first basketball team this year and another is a substitute on the same team. In the class tournament we had no reason to be ashamed of the Blue and White colors, as our team won second place. This about ends our history as Sophomores, and all of us expect to enroll as Juniors next year, leaving a clean and enviable record as Sophomores. E. G. iHII!INIIIItlll]!l!lllllllllllllilll!lllllliill!ill!l!lllllllUI!!llilil!lllll!llllllll!l!!!!lilli!ili||IK NOTOHISCO 33 iihhriiis 19 2 1 ........................ Why I am at the N T. H. S. To study—Clarence Essman. To coach a victorious debating team—Miss Miller. To look after Lorine—Joe Pendleton. To preach—Burr Powers. To advertise Sears Roebuck and Co.—Starner To differ—Hebe. To be the most all-round fellow in High School—Mike. To make a hit—Bel ford Boll man. To play basketball—John Groogan. To take piano—Helen Young. To write notes—Doc Phillips. To help others—Miss Yackle. To spend money—Leland Hamell. To make an impression—Alta Bain. To keep up excitement—SENIORS. To act silly—Enno Henkel. To show off my clothes—Anna Lee Darrough. To get a girl—Gilbert Maxeiner. To root for B. B. games—Andrew Eekhoff. To graduate, that’s all—Lloyd Davis. To be guard on B. B. team—Gilbert Kettlekamp. To whisper—EVERYONE. To be with my brother—Howard Pendleton. To chew gum—Earl Hill To take vocal—Faye. To sleep—Tang Willis. To dream—Warren Pope. !HIIH!T! llllllll!l!nf|HIIIIUIllllllHIHIlllHlllllllllill1IIIHIIIIHini!lllHllllllimillllllIilII0IIIIIIIilllHII' iiniir.iiiiiiituiiiiPiiiiiiiiiiiiiinimiimiiiiiiiiHmminiinBiUHinwinmiiniiiiitamnmmmm'nmmmniJiii i'lniiniiiiimumnitiimt Freshman Class Roll Alberta Kettlekamp Lucille Johnstone Charles Rhodes Lydia Hunter Hada Gerulla Ethel Turk George Bugness Mildred Ramsey Ernest Reisner Orie Barnstable Mary Sperry Anetta Reincke Fern Craig Elizabeth Christian Francis Hunter Harold Kettelkamp Warren Pope Lottie Jones Alma Hannay Winifred Tharp Alice Moose Madeline Ronchetti Bertha Governor Howard Pendleton Ernest Buell Anton Gerigk Wilson Briegel Mike Hardy Emil Maxeiner William McCaslin Rupert Herron Freda LeMay Lloyd Wilson Luella Reincke Leonard Morgan Alfred Green Alta Bain Ilda Bernadine Howell Bricker Millicent Carroll Joseph Gourlay Velma Hardy May Roberts Gertrude Satterlee Clarence Staples Raymond Whitten Mildred Wyatt Harry Wyatt Irene Camion Irene DeWitt Velma Elvers James Griffin Viola Johnson Gerald Keating Erma Kravanya Florence Miller Johanna Wattjes Color, Navy Blue and Gold. Flower, Tea Rose. Motto, “On to Victory.” uMiiuiiwiMUiiniuiiiiiiiiiiiiniiuiiwmitmiimiiiiMiiiiwiiiiiiuiiiJHiiu Freshman Class History One sunny morning I let my thoughts wander over the things that had happened in the last seven months to the Freshman class of 1920-21. First was the day for beginning school. We felt very green, I must admit, but the greenness soon passed away and we felt as if we had been Freshies for years. There were about fifty-eight in number when we started, but five dropped out, leaving fifty-three in all. In January thirteen were added to our fold, but three of those dropped out, so our class is now sixty-three strong. We were all astonished by hearing Mr. Thacker announce almost every evening that this and that class would have a meeting in the library. We wanted to know what the secret was; we soon found out that they were having these meetings to organize their classes. So we also called a meeting and elected the following officers: President, Florence Miller; vice-president. Rupert Herron; secretary-treasurer, Gerald Keating. W’e also chose Miss ackle for class advisor. When first beginning N. T. H. S. as Freshies things were said to us, especially by the Sophs, which were very embarrassing, but we took them heartily. Soon after the new students came in January we were delighted in receiving an invitation from the Sophs to a party and we certainly enjoyed it. On the evening of St. Patrick’s day we returned the party, choosing this day because St. Patrick’s colors matched us. In the class tournament the Freshie girls got second place while the boys ranked only third. Now tell us which is better, girls or boys? Our Freshman year is nearly ended and I hope we shall all enroll as Sophomores next year. B. MAY ROBERTS. iiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmmimtiniiiimmiiiimiiiiiniiuiiiimiiiiinriiiiniiminiiriR 38 NOTOHISCO 1921 iH)HiiiiniiiHiiiMUfflniiiinniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiiiiiiiiiii;.,i:;nmiiiiiiinBBiinBiiiiiniiiiinfflnniai!iinniiiiiiiiiiiMHnmminiiiuHBMiifflBinamiiHiiiMiiiiimiin«imMMnmiiiiiiauiiffl Freshman Class Poem Oh, we have come to tell j'ou, Of the class of twenty-four, Our marvelous record of one year And promises for more. „ . September we did enter here, As many others may; But ne’er before trod Freshman class, This new building the first day. The Sophomores soon honored us By writing up in chalk, On all the blackboards in the rooms, Our ’riginal manners and talk. Our officers we wisely chose, Most wisely class advisor; Miss Yackle stands by us through all, No one can criticise her. Florence is our president. And Rupert is the vice, And secretary. Gerald Keating. The combination’s nice. The Sophomore party was an event Which we were anxious for, 1 hey showed us all a royal time. After our boys got past the door. We entertained them next, you know, And it was fun for all; The auto contests kept up pep, Though some did slip and fall. Our record’s fine in English one, In Algebra ’bove par; Of Latin sharks we have a few. Though most don’t get that far. 19 2 1 39 NOTOHISCO 9ffllllllllllllllllilllKII!!lll!IIIIIIIIIIIIID!!llllllllllllllllllllllllll!H And second to none but the Senior bunch. Was our girls’ basketball team, Our boys’ challenge Juniors have refused, You know how that would seem. In telling this our simple tale, We hope we’ve not been vain, No cause for shame can we admit, Yet fame is yet to gain. We’re only Freshmen now, ’tis true, But three years more will show A class that started right and kept Its faith to know and grow. j THE FRESHMAN CLASS WOULD NOT EXIST IF: Winifred Tharp didn’t say, “What did he say?” after Mr. Thacker makes an announcement. Mildred Elliott did not talk the entire third period of the morning. Florence Miller did not ask so many questions in Algebra. Elizabeth Christian and Irene Cannon were not sent out of algebra class. Dippy Morgan stopped reading story books long enough to study a little. Joe Gourlav stopped drawing pictures and writing “Humbug” beneath them Jimmie Griffin didn’t smooth back his pompadour. George Btibness didn’t smile at all the girls. Velman Elvers talked about algebra in algebra class. Erma Kravanya forgot to giggle. Alberta Kettelkamp ever cut up in school. Lucille Johnstone ever learned to make an “m.” Madeline Ronchetti studied fifteen minutes at one time. Bill McCaslin and Harry Wyatt forgot how to wink. Howard Pendleton really liked a girl. Clarence Staples’ shoes didn’t make any noise. iiiiniiiiiMiiiiniiiiiiiii]iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiiniiniii!uii!niimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiini!:ii!i!inii:nmitiiiiiniiniiiiiiniiiiiiniiiiiiniiniiiiiiuiiiiiniiiiiii!iiiiiii!ini!Miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiii!ii;iiiiiiin:!:!i!ini«it 40 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO mmimiimim iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiimiiniiiifiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiitiiiiitniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 19 2 1 41 NOTOHISCO Calendar SEPTEMBER 7. —Big bunch of Freshies arrive. Also some new teachers. 8. —High School organizes and chooses all Senior officers. g.__Athletic Club organizes and chooses all Senior officers, of course. T4.—Freshmen and Sophomores organize. Freshmen are right in style by adopting woman suffrage. 15.—Some books have not yet arrived, much to the delight ( ?) of the faculty. ,7._Mr. Starner suggests a school bank. “Save your money is now his slogan. 20.__All frowns today were due to the fact that we had our first lesson in pen- manship. 2x.__Mr. Sheets causes a great deal of excitement and nearly breaks a window in an attempt to catch a dragon fly. 22— Virgil class nearly ruins its good reputation by singing “America” in Latin. 23— All we hear from now is farmers’ institute. 24.—We’re dismissed at 10:00 this a. m.( because of the farmers’ institute meeting. . . 27._Prof, gets his third special delivery letter in Physics this morning. Peculiar, isn’t it? - 30.—Basketball practice every night now. We ought to have a good championship team this year. Girls also get lined up. OCTOBER r.—Girls’ Glee Club is under way of construction. 4. —'Tests arc coming thick and fast. It’s terrible tbe way we’re abused. 5. —Senior day today. They just get lectures all day. 6___Ask Anna Lee what happens when one blows through a tube into a Flor- ence flask of water and releases the tube. She ought to know. 7. —Junior day for a change, all we get is tests. Fire drill this morning, but no casualties, however. 8. —Basketball schedule appears on bulletin board. Let’s go, boys! ii.—No more school this week. Hooray! 18. —Ooh! It’s hard to get down to work again. 19. —Miss Miller reading in English III, “Her gown shimmered like the sun. “Hey, Pinkie, did she say shimmie?” 20. —First Lyceum number tonight. 23.__Everybody getting excused to go to farmers’ institute at Raymond today. 23—Played Fillmore last night and won, 52-15. 26. _Quite a coin exchange in assembly this afternoon. Miss Lillard is kept quite busy. 27. —Have a two and a half day holiday for farmers’ institute here. WWwminuiiiiiiiiiniiniimiiiiiniiuiiiininiiiiiituimiiHiiiuinniiiiniimiiiimiiiiiiuiininraiHHiiiniiiiiimiiiin uiiiiiiiiiKuiitunnimintm! mu IlllUlllllllIlllllllllllHIIllllllllllIIMUIllllllllllIlllllIllHinillllllllHIIllllHIIIUHIHlIinilllll NOVEMBER 2. —“Tang” Willis called to the telephone this afternoon. Looks suspicious. 3. —Everybody rushing home to cram. 4. —-Exams Exams ! Oh, those wonderful examinations! 5. —We’re still being tortured with those terrible exams. 8.—Everybody quaking in their boots waiting for their papers. 10.—Mr. Thacker asks some very embarrassing questions concerning height, etc. Armistice day tomorrow, no school. 15. —We beat Witt, but Ramsey knows how to play in a chicken coop better than we do. 16. —Mr. Starner very sweetly informs us that it is no disgrace to study. 17. —Our boys go to Morrisonville tonight. Teachers are so kind hearted that they go to Champaign so we could get a two-day holiday. 22. —Boo! Hoo! We got beat at Morrisonville, 18-16. 23. —“Radie” announces game with Vandalia Thanksgiving night. We also have SOME pep meeting. 24. —Faculty is giving us a party tonight. No more school this week. 29. —Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! We beat Vandalia, 20-13. 30. —Nothing doing today except Senior tests. Hain’t that enough. DECEMBER 2. —Prof, invites two Freshman girls to go to the office with him. 3. —Game with our old rival, Raymond. 6. —They are rivals no more as the score showed 36-6. Guess who won. 7. —“Left! Right! Hey there, your’re out of step!” This is Prof.’s latest. We hear it morning, noon and night. 8. —All the Freshman girls try to vamp “Floppy.” He is certainly a popular young man. 9. —Florence Miller is seen writing a letter to “Dear Old Santa.” 13. —Several angelic ( ?) Senior girls accompany Prof, to the office. 14. —About three-fourths of the school was late this morning. Half a dozen trains held them up. 15. —Trying to get everything lined up for Senior box social Tuesday night. 16. —Had a regular fight in Ancient History this afternoon. Miss Miller, how- ever, calmed the warlike attitude of her pupils. 17. —Double header tonight! Ramsey and Irving come to meet their defeat. 20. —Everybody satisfied over our victory of Friday night. 21. —Senior box social tonight. 22. —We play Morrisonville tonight and we’re going to give them a Christmas present (a defeat). Oh! yes, we are always generous. No more school this year, Hooray! Merry Xmas! Happy New Year! irofiiiiiiiiiiiiiiritiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiittiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiim 19 2 1 43 NOTOHISCO l!i;!illl!lill!!llll!ll!i!l!ll!!!!lil!l!!i:iilllilllll!ll!l!ll!!lllllllllijilllill!lll!IIIIIIIIM JANUARY 3.—Somebody’s always taking the joy out of life. Teachers tell us that we will have exams in two weeks, e —Play Pana tonight. —We beat Pana, 54-8. —We play Taylorville tonight. Senior girls play Sophs. Too much excitement all at once. —We beat Taylorville and Sophs beat Seniors. Who’d thunk it? —We play Shelbvville in our gym tonight. Senior girls give Senior boys a “kid” party. —Rah! Rah! Rah! We beat Shelbyville, 18-14. Senior “kids” sure looked “kiddish” after their “kid” party. Mr. Garmong and Rev. Thorp are out to visit today and favor us with some interesting talks. —We got beat at Taylorville Saturday night. Sure was too bad. —Everything is reviewing and getting notebooks in before exams. —EXAMS AGAIN! —Still coming with those beautiful exam, questions. —We smothered Coffeen, 62-0. A bunch of fresh Freshies arrived this morning. —Miss Miller throws another bouquet at “Fat” this morning in English 4. —New Freshies gradually getting used to our wild (?) ways. —Gillespie comes to play tonight. —We beat the little boys from Gillespie, 18-13. FEBRUARY 1.—We have two visitors today who pronounce our school first-class. 3.—No school today. Everything went dry. 8. —Several new Juniors arrive today. 9. —English III class received several shocks this afternoon. However, we all survived. to.—Received the good news that the tournament is to be held here in our gymnasium. 11.—We play Moweaqua tonight. 14.—We won from Moweaqua, 34-22. i5-—Annual staff is elected. 16.—Senior Dramatic Club present “Billy’s Chorus Girl.” 17-—Sh! Don’t tell anybody, they’re making white mule in the Chemistry Lab. 18.—Miss Yackle presents her classes with rules of study. Wonder why? 21. —Making all kinds of preparations for tournament. 22. —All girls must be afflicted with sore throat or they’ve sunburned their necks. 23. —Seniors consult the dictionary after spelling contest this morning. 24. —Hereafter the Prof, will call the roll at the end of each period, so Skippers, beware. 25. —Our boys go to Moweaqua tonight. 28.—We beat Moweaqua, even if we did have to lose some ivory. 6 7 10 11 12 13 W 18 19 21 24 25 26 28 31 filiiii!ii:iliiMuni:!T;:mi:!n[iuii!iiMiiiiiiiiRioiliiai!iuii.i!ni!iiiiiiiiiiii!t':i:itiiii:ihiiiii:Miinii!!iiuiiiiiiiJiiMiiiiiiiiiiiuii!ii|[isiBMii:uiaiiiD!iiii!iuiiiMUUiiuiii«i]iPUiiiiuiB[iiii):uiiisi iBUiUHiim!i]lUH:i«UBniiuiHiBiiui!i!i:;;i MARCH 2- —Signs of spring. Everett Gray, Gilbert Maxeiner, and Jesse O’Brien are seen playing marbles on the sidewalk. 3- —Everything ready for teachers’ institute and tournament and we get a holi- day tomorrow. •—And we only got third place, but we’ll get there next time. 8- —Mr. Starner astonishes Shorthand Class by advising them to read Dorothy Dix’s “Advice to the Lovelorn.” Maybe they need to. 9- —Tests, book reports and themes galore today. 10. - —Our basketball boys go to Shelbyville today, district tournament. i i-—Homage paid to one of the Juniors who had departed to Shelbyville. 14.—I ast lyceum number tonight. 15-—Red Cross social worker visits us and tells of the sufferings in France and Poland. 16.—First two games of Inter-Class Tournament played this evening. i“-—Senior Debating and Dramatic Club give a debate this afternoon. 21. —Miss Lillard gets rid of a dozen Freshmen in Algebra this morning. 22. —Dangerous place around here today. Everybody “shot.” 23. —George Grimes snores so loud in assembly that Mrs. Eekhoff requests him to stay awake so as not to disturb the peace. 24. —Junior Dramatic Club presents “Mrs. Stubbins’ Book Agent.” 28. —Great guns, more EXAMS! 29. —Still suffering from those exams. 30. —Mr. Thacker informs us that we get the county track meet here on May 14. 31. —Seniors get sized up for their caps and gowns. APRIL 11. —Mr. Thacker commences a lecture course for the benefit of the Seniors. 18. —Mother Nature changed costumes yesterday. A white for one of green. 19. —The debate this afternoon seemed to convince the judges that a classical course is more beneficial than commercial. MAY 5.—Tommy Ryan at school this evening. 10. —Seniors win interclass Track and Field meet. 11. —N. T. H. S. won both debates over Hillsboro last night. They may have athletes but we have intellects. 13. —N. T. H. S. Musicale a “howling” success. 14. —County Intellectual and Track meet. 19. —Junior Senior “bye-bye” banquet tonight. No tears shed but the Juniors all had long faces. 20. —Senior class play, “The Gold Bug.” 22.—Baccalaureate sermon. 24. —Thank goodness! No more exams this term. 25. —Class day exercises and all get card. “Did you pass?” questions of the hour. 26. —Seniors graduate. ■iHIHIimiHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIttlllllUlllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllllllw 19 2 1 Hlllllllllllllllllll NOTOHISCO 45 niiii;; .llllllillHIIIIIIUllUlllllllllllliiilililillllllWlllllIHlIlllllllllllllllllMIlliliaitlllllllllilllUM 48230202020100010048020002020101 02000202000000020000000101010101 JOE PENDLETON Our active captain of the 1920-21 squad, commonly called “Joey,” is one we all think very highly of. Joey was not the largest player, but was one’of the most popular. Capt. Joseph, as tl e coach called him, was always on docket and was always willing to do anything to he'p the coach and the team.’ |oev was one of the fastest little forwards that Nokomis has ever produced. In tlie twenty-six games p'ayed this season he scored 94 field goals. 63'free throws, making a total of 251 points for good old N. 1. H. S. ho said “Joey” wasn’t loyal to his alma mater? E. E. RADEIVIACHER, Coach (“Rade”) In the game of basketball, someone has to perform the duty of a coach or trainer. His duty is to develop a strong, fast team, and, in doing this, he points out the plays and misplays, which the payer cannot see for himself while in the game. This duty was performed this year by “Rade,” and he did it in a first class manner Rade hand es his team with good judgment and puts more “pep” into them by trying to be one of the players. Another quality possessed by him, is his boisterous rooting while the game is going on. LLOYD DAVIS, Forward (“Davie”) No player has worked harder for the N. T. H. S. basketball team than has Davie” and he has been a star on the team for the last four years. This year he was allowed to participate in the games just for the first semester, but nevertheless, he made a fine record for the time he did play. He displayed his old pep, and also a little new in every game. “Davie” was the main basket thrower during the time he p'ayed. lie showed that he still had a keen eve for the basket, which was his best quality, but when necessary, he could get in the game and rough it up with any of them. STANLEY WILLIS, Center (“Tang”) “Tang,” along with the others, made this season his most successful season of basketball. This year he made a fine record as a basket thrower, leading the hunch in field baskets. He came up against seme big centers in some games, but he showed them that he was as big as they were and that he could jump as high as the}7 could. “ 1 ang“ always takes his good old time, but he is generally after the ba'I when the final whistle blows. “Tang” is another player who still has another season to play. JOHN CHISMAR, Guard (“Johnnie”) henever a guard makes a showing on a basketball team as did “Johnnie,” he can he classed with the best guards. Plaving his first vear as a guard, he made an excellent record. 1 Ie played forward on the second team most of the time last year, but, as forwards were plentiful and guards were scarce, he tried out as a guard this season. Someone just had to get “Johnnie” mad or make a basket off him, and then if he got any more baskets he had to go faster than “Johnnie” did, and this was no easy task. He also was a good shot at the basket, counting several times from the center of the floor. GILBERT KETTELKAIVJP, Guard (“Gib”) .“(Jib” also starred at the guard position this season, both in guarding and getting baskets, making ten baskets in one game at the early part of the season. Playing with “Johnnie,” the two p’ayed together like two veterans. “Gib” played his first season as a guard and too much cannot be said of his guarding. He always played a good, fast, clean game and did not lose his temper when someone got a little rough with him. Sickness kept him out of the county tournament, but having another season to play, he should be of much use to the next year’s team. uiiinHiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiinHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiMiiiiiiiuiuiiiuiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiHiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiuMiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiaiiMiiuiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiji 19 2 1 49 NOTOHISCO .................................. min..iiiiiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM JOHN GROOGAN, Forward (“Jack”) John did not start to school until the second semester, and, therefore, he had a little trouble in getting into trim. But after he did get into trim he was hard to stop. “Jack” played with the team two years ago, but be quit school the next year, coming back again this year. For the short time he played he made a fine record for himself, both in locating the basket and for his all-around playing. “Jack” still has another year to play and he should make one of the leading stars next year. CARL BROWN, Center (“Brownie”) “Brownie,” was in the same boat with “Pete” in not getting started until the second semester. Although he did not get into many games during the season, he proved to be of valuable service during the tournament. His all-round playing made him a useful player at all times. He could play the floor in first class manner and was also a good shot at the basket. “Brownie” has two years to play and should make another star for the team next year. ENNO HENKEL, Center (“Henk”) Henk” did not find out that he could play basketball until the latter part of the season, after the places were all filled. He did not play as many games as he would have liked to, but bis services were valuable in some of the games. He substituted for Willis at center several times and did good work, both in hitting the basket and in playing the game. He never gave up, playing until the final whistle blew. PETE CIOCHETTI, Guard (“Pete”) “Pete” strengthened the team very much after getting into the game at the start of the second semester. Once in the game he played his usual game of guarding. Sometimes some players think that Pete” is a little rough; but the fact that all forwards are not always the cleanest players will account for his roughness. This season he broke into the point column. In one game he succeeded in getting down the floor and netting two baskets. “Pete” always plays standing guard, and with two years left, he should make one of the best standing guards in the game. MELVIN HEBENSTREIT, Guard (“Hebe”) Hebe” was another player whose services helped the team in several games. Although he did not get to play in many games, he was always there ready to go in when it was necessary. In the games in which he did play, he did his best, always playing a good, clean game, although he may have been a little rough at times in the minds of some of the forwards. Now that something, good or bad, has been stated about each individual player and coach, it may further be stated that no particular one deserves any more stars in his flag than the other. Everyone did his best. Our motto has been, Let us win the game,” rather than “let me win the game. Although several of the boys graduate this year, there is no reason why X. 1. H. S. cannot have a winning team next year. Every player should be a star and when all put together, should make a star team. iiniiitinimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiii iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiimiiiimiiimiimiiiniiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiimniiiiiiiiiimmiiniiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiit NOTOHISCO 1921 ll)IIUIillll)IIIIIHlllilliaHlilll«IHIIIIIII!liiil!aiMllimi[HIIII� ll!lllilHillfli;ilillllllllllHIIHIIIMIIIIll||||l!lliinil||||||||� |im� iliHlli.i|lilllllllllllllHiil!;iiHiiiaiiHaiiHiiah Basket Ball In basketball, ibasketball. We tried our best to win a plaee, Among the best teams in the race. In basketball, in basketball. Play ’em hard, some day you’ll win. In basketball. The season of 1920-21 proved to be one of the best, both in the results of the games and in the financial result. One of the causes for such results was the fact that the boys had a fine gvm to practice in. Another very important cause was the backing which the basketball enthusiasts gave the boys. In many games in which it seemed as if our boys would lose, the rooting and yelling gave pep to them and pushed them on to victory. I 00 much cannot be said for the loyal supporters of the N. T. H. S. team. W hen the order, “Report for duty,” was sounded by Coach Rademacher’s bugle, a large number of boys responded. Soon, Hade” with the assistance of Earl Jenkins, had the boys going through the preliminary practice work. Games were scheduled and the team started off on the right foot by defeating Fillmore at I'lUmore, 52-15. The boys also won the next three games and then met with defeat for the first time of the season at Ramsey. Our boys were not trained to dodge posts and consequently were beaten, 16-23. The next game was at Morrisonville and it also resulted in a defeat for the local boys by the close score of 16-18. In this game Davis made his first appearance of the season and hopes began to brighten. After this defeat Nokomis simply outclassed all of them from I’ana and Irving to Yandalia and Shelbyville. In performing this feat the boys set a record which will stand for a while as a record of the High School. Eight games were won in rapid-fire action, starting with Yandalia and ending with Shelbyville. I he same five players participated in nearly every game, showing great skill in playing together. In this stretch of games Chismar and Kettel-kamp showed their ability to guard, holding their forwards to thirteen field baskets in seven games. Willis gave an exhibition of jumping, and also in scoring points. Davis and Pendleton showed their keen eye at hitting the basket, Davis getting thirty-seven baskets and Pendleton netting twenty-five. Davis got four free throws and Pendleton fourteen, making a total of one hundred forty-two points. But the boys could not always win and so met with defeat for the third and last time during the season at Taylorville. the score being 19-12. However. this defeat made the determination more great, for in the next game Cof-t'een was defeated bv the grand score of 62-0. Everyone played hard in this game, for it was Davis’ last game. In this game Davis made ten baskets as did Willis. P imiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiuiiiiriiiiiiiiuiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiifiiiiiciuiiiin.ftiajimm ....................................................................iiuiiiniiii.iiimMuiiiuiiiui....................................................... 19 2 1 51 NOTOHISCO ......................... Ill............II With the start of the semester, three players were declared eligible and this strengthened our team very much. However, not being used to playing together. the team work did not go as well as it did the first half of the season. But soon things began to brighten again and probably would have continued bright had it not been for the sickness which attacked Kettelkamp. But, with the new line-up, our hoys defeated Gillespie by a close score, and Witt by a much closer one. Team work began to appear again in the games with Moweaqua, Nokomis defeating them both here and there by a good margin. These games closed the season’s play and everything seemed to be in readiness for the county tournament. Looking over the statistics of the season, several records may he found. During the season N. T. H. S. did not lose a game on the home floor, and lost only three games during the whole season. The total games numbered eighteen. Also, a fine record was made in the point column, which showed 589 for N. T. H. S. and only 268 for their opponents. RECORD OF PLAYERS Player Field Goals Pendleton 93 Willis 83 Davis 5i Groogan 42 Brown 20 Kettelkamp r8 Henkel 10 Schroeder 8 Miehelman 8 Chismar 7 Ciochetti 2 Hamell 2 Nobbe 2 Tosetti 1 Hebenstreit Free Throws Fouls Points 64 26 250 2 17 168 4 6 106 16 84 .... 4 40 12 36 6 20 4 4 20 4 16 .... 19 14 12 4 .... 4 1 4 .... 2 2 .... 3 .... Ulllllllll||||l||||!llltll||||||||||||||||||||lltt|]||lll1!lltltlllli:tll 19 2 1 53 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiin NOTOHISCO iiiiimiiiifmiiHiiiii!niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiOiiit!iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiii!!iiiiiii!HiiiHfniHffimtiiiiuinii!intnniHiRiniiiiinii!iiiiiiiiiiiiti;;i!iiiiiiiiiH!iuffli The Shelbyville Game On the evening of January n, 1921, the Shelbyville team, champions of eastern Illinois for the season of 1919-20. came to Nokomis to play a game of basketball. They presented their strongest line-up, as did Nokomis, who played Kettelkamp. Chismar. Willis. Davis and Pendleton. Shelbyville expected to defeat the N. T. H. S. boys by a large margin and from the expression on the faces of the large crowd of enthusiasts it looked as if they expected the same thing. A little while before game time a little scene took place within the Nokomis boys dressing room. Rade could be seen approaching each player, inquiring, “Have you got blood in your eves?” Of course the general answer was, ‘ Yes. A little later Walter Miller appeared on the scene, blew his whistle and the game, which gave Nokomis a reputation, was off. Our boys were off also at the start of the whistle, never to be overtaken, although things got pretty close at times. Three baskets were made by our boys before Shelbyville got one. Hie crowd was wild and probably scared the Shelbyville boys so much that they could not play at all. The half ended with N. T. H. S. leading, 12-8. In the last half Shelbyville gained a point on our boys, but that was not enough, for the game ended with Nokomis leading, 17-14. In this game Chismar and Kettelkamp gave a real exhibition of guarding, keeping the forwards from getting a basket. This game was considered to be the best of the season, being recommended for the fast, c’ean plaving which was displayed by all players. 1 bis game will long be remembered by the Nokomis basketball enthusiasts. j GAMES N. T. H. S. Fillmore at Fillmore 52 15 Fillmore at Nokomis -32 10 Witt at Nokomis ...19 6 Witt at Nokomis ....22 19 Ramsey at Ramsey ....16 23 Morrisonville at Morrisonville ...16 18 Vatidalia at Nokomis ....20 13 Raymond at Nokomis 38 6 Ramsey at Nokomis ....26 7 Irving at Nokomis ....27 14 Morrisonville at Nokomis 23 15 Pana at Nokomis - 54 8 Taylorville at Nokomis 18 1.3 Shelbyville at Nokomis 17 14 Taylorville at Taylorville 12 19 Colleen at Nokomis 62 0 54 SK: NOTOHISCO jnnn nni!HB!ii!uUiui}ii’R!'!U::!csBi{n?n!!ii !!'P!ii!,'niNHniHBiii)iini!iiiiiiiiiiiniRi!niininniiinT!:t!i,ti 19 2 1 Gillespie at Nokomis 8 Witt at Witt 11 Moweaqua at Nokomis 37 22. Pana at Nokomis 36 7 Moweaqua at Moweaqua ... -36 20 Total Points 268 ■M jt The County Tournament The County Tournament was held at Nokomis again this vear, nine teams being represented. 1 he first night of the tournament Nokcmis ehminated Fillmore, 63-14, while Coffeen was eliminated by Irving, 30-18. The next morning Nokomis won its second game by defeating Raymond. 40-7. Hillsboro defeated Farniersville by a small margin. 20-12. thus causing Nokomis to meet them in the seventh game. In the fifth and sixth games, Witt eliminated Litchfield by four points, 20-16, and defeated Irving, 27-19. In the seventh game Nokomis and Hillsboro came together to see which team would play for first place that night. 1 his was expected to be a fast, hard game, but it seems that the boys representing the N. T. II. S. had lost all their previous pep. Hillsboro had little trouble in wdnn ng the game, 34-11. This was the only game in which Nokomis was defeated on the home floor. This put Hillsboro against Witt in the game for the championship and Nokomis against Irving for third place. Nokomis and Irving came together in the first game of the evening and it seemed that Irving would do the same that Hillsboro did in the afternoon. The Irving boys took the lead at the start, but soon something woke the Nokomis boys to their previous winning stride and they gradually overtook Irving and won the game by a safe margin, 33-24, thus winning third place. In the final game Hillsboro had little trouble in winning the championship, defeating Witt by the score 25-10. This annexed another basketball championship to the already long list of Hillsboro. County All-Star First Team I ruitt, captain, forward, Irving; Pendleton, forward, Nokomis; Reynolds, center. Hillsboro; Mayer, guard. Hillsboro; Taulhee, guard. Hillsboro. County All-Star Second Team. Hillman, captain, forward, Farniersville; Groogan, forward, Nokomis; W dlis, center, Nokomis; Carricker, guard, Witt; Hutchins, guard, Irving. 1 II,l!,liflll,,lll,!Ill,III,,lllll-l,,l,,M,III!!l,l,),i,,,,I i� i!HtiiinHiii� n!in1iniiiiiniintiniiiHiiimtin!MflnniHiHn!Hiim!imitiHiiiiHiiniiiMui(Hii!i!imiiiHi«iiiiiiiiitiiittniiiiininiiiiiNii:i!iiiiiiiii)itiin(iiiti!iiitiiitiiiiimiiiiifiiHiniiiiiiiiiiii 56 ■lllllllllllllilM NOTOHISCO 19 2 1 Class Basket Ball Tournament As usual after the regular season’s play, an inter-class tournament is held. This year the tournament proved to be one of the best and closest ever held. Before the start of the tournament, one would not say who would win. as all the classes were strongly represented. The first game was between the Sophs and Freshmen, the Sophs winning with little exertion. The score was 32-8. The Sophomores’ line-up included two regular first team players and one second team man, while the Freshmen were not so fortunate. However, they presented a good looking team, some of which will represent the N. T. H. S. in a few years. T he next game between the Juniors and Seniors was a regular championship game. It was a hard, close struggle throughout. I lie Junior team consisted of three first team players and the Seniors likewise had three. The Juniors probably were weakened by the loss of Kettelkamp. but the tournament had to be Played just the same. The Seniors took the lead at the start and although the score was tied several times, the Seniors were leading when the final whistle blew. I he score was 17-12 . In the finals the Freshmen were put against the Juniors and the Sophs played the Seniors. The Freshman-Junior game was not played for some reason or other. The championship game proved to be as close, if not closer, than the Junior-Senior game. At the start the Sophs jumped into the lead, but soon the Seniors forged ahead and won the championship by five points. 15-10. llus made two years straight in which the present Senior class won the championship. Carl oltman was official referee for the games and lie found it was no easy job. The class tournaments are fine sport, but too much hard feeling should not come from them. fniiiiiiiiii:iiiii;!iir iiiiiiiiirnii.'Fiiiifii'iiiiiniiifiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiitiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiii lil!l!l!!llll!ltlllll||||||||||||||||||ltl|||||||;|||||||||||||||||||l,||„l,lll„l,l„l„„„,ll„lll|l lllllllll|lilllllllllllllllll| INII|irill||||!|(|||||||||||!||!||||i|!||nili!!!!m Girl’s Basket Ball Something unusual happened this year in basketball. 1 he girls held an interclass tournament in which all the classes were represented except the Junior class. The other three teams were pretty evenly matched. The games were played under girls’ rules instead of boys’ as has been the custom until this year. But under the direction of Miss Miller and Mr. Rademacher the girls soon mastered their proper way of playing. The first game of the tournament was between the Freshman and Senior teams. In this game the Seniors had little trouble in defeating their opponents by the score of 10-3. The next game between the Freshman and Sophomore teams was an exciting game all the way through, the Freshmen just going to the front in the last few minutes of play. 1 he score was 11-9. The final game was played between the Sophomore and Senior teams, the Senior team again winning, thus winning the championship by the score of 8-0. 1 he Freshman team under the direction of Miss Miller and Mr. Rademacher the girls soon mastered As the results show the teams were matched pretty evenly, the Senior team being a little stronger, probably from experience. Bertha Strater, forward for the Senior team, was star basket thrower during the tournament. Other Senior players did equally as w'ell in their different positions. The other classes also presented several good players in their line-up. Beside the tournament the girls also played several preliminary games during the season. These games kept the people interested and also gave the girls a chance to show their skill in basketball as well as the boys. PLAYERS Senior-A. Darrough, L. Sullivan, D. Phillips. B. DeWitt. I. Becker. B. Strater, O. Wilson. Sophomore—J. McGhee, M. Jayne, M. McLean. V. Hill, M. Safford. G. Ronchetti, B. Harrison. Freshman—M. Ronchetti, E. Christian, A. Hannay, H. Bermadina, A. Baiu F. Miller. W. Tharp. JBMHUUlUMUWSUKWinmaiili Field and Track Team In the field and track events this year, the N. T. H. S. boys have shown up well. Work was started as soon as the basketball season made its “getaway.” At a meeting of the team, Leland Hamell was elected captain. The track was not in condition to practice on at first, but practice went on just the same. To arouse more interest and pep in these events a meet was held between classes of the school and as a tryout for the team to represent the Red and Black at the District and County Meets. On May 7, five cf the team, namely, Hamell, Schroeder, Pendleton, Willis and Tosetti-, and Coach Rademacher, went to Charleston to compete in the District meet, and although they did not win anything in this meet they did their best. In the county meet to be held at Nokomis, May 14, N. T. H. S. will be well represented. In the long runs the Red and Black will be represented by Hamell, Tosetti and Ciochetti, while Pendleton, Groogan and Chismar will run the dashes. The field events will be taken care of by Willis, Schroeder, Heben-streit and others. The team has been doing good work and has a fine chance to win the county meet. Inter-Class Field and Track Meet In preparation for the county and other meets, a meet was held between the classes of the High School and was called an Inter-class meet to cause more interest in the events. Feeling ran high between all classes, although the Freshmen were not very well represented. The Sophs had a fairly good reprsentation, but the Juniors and Seniors were the main contenders. On the first night six events were held. In the 50-yard dash Pendleton took first, Groogan, second, and Michelman, third. Hamell and Tosetti, of the Seniors, ran first and second in the 880-yard run, while Ciochetti of the Sophs took third. The Juniors won a first when Groogan took first in the broad jump, with Chismar second, and Schroeder, of the Sophs, third. The Juniors took another first in the discus throw, with Kettelkamp taking first, but the Seniors took second and third, Pendleton second and Bollman third. In the 100-yard dash the Seniors increased their lead when Pendelton and Plummer took first and second, while Kettelkamp finished third. The Sophomores won a first in the pole vault, Schroeder taking first, Michelman second and Hulbert third. This event ended the first evening’s events, with the Seniors leading with 35 points, the Juniors next with 16 and the Sophs with 7. The second evening started with the 220-yard dash, in which the Seniors again took first and second, Pendleton first and Plummer second. Hulbert finished third. In the shot-put the Sophs took another first with Schroeder taking first, Hebenstreit and Davis, of the Seniors, second and third. Willis, of the Juniors, took first in the high jump, with Chismar and Davis taking second and third. The 440-vard dash was won by Hamell, of the Seniors, iliillllBiillHlUHiillllliniiiiiiiiilllilliliniliiiiiiiiiiliiiiliillHliiiiiiiiini'!! tit n � - t-t:.:::.......................... 1 ' -i t iiliiiiihimnr.i iiiim .TKiuimiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiKniiiiiiiiK.Ttiiiiitiimmiitfiimiiiifaitimnmi 62 U!ll!l!!!!!lll!!!l!lllll NOTOHISCO 19 2 1 lllllll!!l!!!!lii!lll!IM!l! with Hulbert second and Chismar third. The Seniors increased their lead further when Hamell and Tosetti took first and second. Pinkerton, of the Juniors, finished third. The last event, the half mile relay, was won by the Seniors, with the Juniors second and Freshmen third. This was the only event in which the Freshmen placed, as the Sophomores did not enter a team. This closed the meet, with the Seniors winning with 6 points, the Juniors second with 25, and the Sophs third with 12. Pendleton was high point man with 18 points, while Hamell was next with 15. jt ,j� ,s “PEP” Not only the word pep,” but its actual demonstration, was predominant throughout the whole school year. The first part of the year Earl Hill was our cheer leader and he played his part well, but, due to the fact that he was also our official score-keeper, he felt that he could not do justice to both, as both had to take place at the same time, so Anna Lee Darrough stepped in his footprints. Needless to say for those who saw and heard Anna Lee, but for the benefit of those who were not present, real “pep” was shown. 1 he basketball boys and girls always play better when real pep comes from the sidelines. 1 hat is one reason why so many victories came our way. We feel assured that every boy and girl in the N. I. H. S. and also the rest of our followers were truly loyal to us. While the boys exercised their muscles in play, the side lines strengthened their vocal cords. NOT SO? W’ell ask the boys and girls of the basketball squads. Let’s give nine RAMS for the RED AND BLACK. niiiHnmiiiwiiiiiHiinMniiniiiiiiUHiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiiiniiiiniMinriiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiriiiiiiiiifiiiiiiiiimiiiiiriiii iHiiiiiiiiiiniiinuiiiMiiiiiiniHiiiiiHHiiiiinniuinHiHtuiiMiiiiniiiiiiiimHiiiinHiriiHiiiMHMHiiiiiiiiiniiiiiniiiiriiiiii'rLiiiHiiiiiiii Chemistry The School Board was glad to announce last fall that it would be possible to have a course in Chemistry this year. Until then it had been impossible due to the space in the old building. It is now a subject of public interest. They were also grateful to get the services of Mr. Rademacher, who is a good teacher in this line. There were fifteen enrolled in this class and not one ever thought of giving it up. To make it more interesting commercial experiments were made and the public invited to witness these. It is classed as one of the most important courses and we all hope that it will remain as one of these and develop yet more in the years to come. Tokes Mr. Rademacher—“Where are icebergs found?” Marie Cannon—“In New Mexico, Arizona and California.” jt jt jt Freshman—“Why does the sun really shine?” Rade—“For the same reason that fish swim.” ■jt jt Miss Lillard—“When are peaches not dried?” Bertha—“When we eat them.” Jt Jt Jt Miss Lillard—“What are some by-products of tobacco?” Ruby Weber (Senior)—“Straw and hay.” x jt jt Mr. Starner—“From what did Easter originate?” Bertha—“From eggs.” jt Jt Freshie—“You just study awhile and you may become a Senior some day.” Freshie No. 2.—“Anyway, I never was brought to school in a baby-buggy. jx jt jt Mr. Starner—“I once heard of a woman who married four times and each of her husbands died. Every night the four spirits would come and sit on her four bed posts and talk to her.” Reyburn Smith—“Well, suppose she had married again, where would the fifth man sit?” .jt , jt Rade (in Chemistry)—“Now, this is phosphorus. It is very poisonous. Take it and pass it around.” jx Jt Symbol 2 Rade—“Zinc chloride is used for germicide, fungicide and what else?” Bridgie—“Suicide.” ......................................................... ilium....mm.........................minium.......................................... 68 19 2 1 llllllilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli! NOTOHISCO iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii The Cooking Club The Cooking Club of the Nokomis High School, which is composed of the members of the cooking class, was organized in December, 1920. The following girls are members: Alma Hannay, Fern Craig, Gertrude Satterlee, Hada Gerulla, Irma Kravanya, Bertha Governor, Elizabeth Christian, Frances Hunter, Florence Miller, Lydia Hunter and Mary Sperry. We were entertained by the boys of the soils and crops class on January 26. After having been addressed by Miss Attebery, Mr. Sheets, and Alfred McCaslin, we played games, popped corn and made candy. We gave the return party to the boys on Valentine’s Day, we decorated the dining and sewing rooms appropriately, games were played and refreshments served. Our first real experience in cooking outside of our regular class work, came in October, when we served for the speakers and members of the Farmers’ Institute. We survived this first experience and felt so much competent, that on March 4th the Woman’s Club assisted us in serving for the teachers’ meeting. Again we were pleased with our results, especially the cash balance, which was in our favor. With the money we purchased more equipment for our department. We feel that we owe to Miss Attebery, whose kindness and eagerness to help and instruct all those about her causes us to love and appreciate her presence, and under whose instruction and easy manipulation we hope to soon be able to serve hot lunches in the building. fflHIIIHWHMWOTnilWIinilllllinMIllllllllllllllllllllllllllltlW The High School Chorus1 This year the chorus consists of fifty-five members ably directed by the Music Director, E. E. Rademacher. The chorus took part in the program at the County Farmers’ Institute and also at the County Teachers Institute held at the N. T. H. S. Some of the well-known selections rendered by the chorus were : “Sextet from Lucia,” “Quartet from Rigoletto,” “The Lost Chord,” “Pilgrim’s Chorus,” “The Beautiful Blue Danube” and “Anchored.” The chorus is now preparing a musical program consisting of songs, vocal solos, piano duets and instrumental solos and duets. This program will show just how much the chorus has accomplished in music this year. The work of the Music Department has been very well supported by the Director and the members, who feel that the time has been profitably spent. The chorus has received many compliments on the singing which it has given. Popular Songs “I Loved You Once, But It’s All Over Now”...........Lillie Mae Sullivan If I Knock the 1 Out of Kelley ......................Raymond Plummer hind Me a Girl ...................................... Howard Hulbert I L sed to Be Afraid to Go Home in the Dark”.......Melvin Hebenstreit Another Good Man Gone Wrong”........................... Earl Hill “Driftins”......................................................Theresa Welsch “You’re Some Pretty Doll”...................................Miss Miller Freckles ............................................Gilbert Maxeiner ‘Daddy Long Legs”.......................................Stanley Willis “Whispering.................... ........................Darcus philHps “The VamP” .............................................Alice Mansfield “Somebody Else’s Girl”............................ .....LeJand Hamell I Wasn’t Born to Be Lonesome”..........................Vivian Kelley “Are You From Heaven”..........................................Clarence Essman “Someone Is Waiting for Someone”.....................Faye Wittnam “Do You Ever Think of Me”...................................Grace Pope “Make Believe”.............................'......Anna Lee Darrough “Angel Face” ...........................................Miss Yackle “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”...........................Mr. Rademacher “Wild Flowers”...................................Katherine Shoemaker “Back Home in Tennessee”...................................... LilIard 1 here’s a Little Home in Ireland”.....................john Groogan “Grieving for You”......................................0rlieu Wilson “Don’t Forget”..............................................Mr. Thacker arg'ie ........................................... Margaret McClain “Alcoholic Blues”.......................................Pete ciochetti “BubbIes”...............................................Mildred Elliott “Smile and Show Your Dimples”............................Irene Becker “Sweet Sixteen”........ r ■ n . ....................................Lorine Buel WIWIDHBffllHBa Debating Until this year no debating society or club has ever existed in the No-komis I ownship High School. Thirteen of the foremost speakers of the Junior and Senior classes enrolled themselves as members of this division of the Senior Dramatic and Debating Society. Perspiration, inspiration and preparation all went hand in hand when these students started into this work. Three interesting debates were given and appreciated. It is remarkable the progress made in this first year’s work in debating. The debating committee did excellent work. The first debate given this year was: “Resolved. That Debating Is More Beneficial to the Average Student Than Dramatics.’’ Affirmative Team Negative Team Belford Bollman Branham Powers have Wittnam Anna Lee Darrough 1 he decision was 2-1 in favor of the affirmative. 1 he third debate was: Resolved, That the Commercial Course is More Beneficial to the Average High School Student Than is the Classical Course.” Affirmative Team Leland Hamell Amos Pinkerton Harold Evans The decision was in favor of the Negative Team Belford Bollmann Branham Powers Clarence Michelman egative team. At the time of writing we have a debate scheduled with the Hillsboro High School Club. Debating Committee: Chairman, Branham Powers; Belford Bolman. Amos Pinkerton. The work of the debating club will close with the Hillsboro debate. jy 75 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO inH!lilltlll!l!ini::l::':i!,n,:'ll vM'i 11:1!: 1: ' 1 ! ■■ I..;' !:::1. .l:i- ... •:, � ,i..............................,|. imC lli'BlllllUii,l!llilll!!’T:.!li:i!!'|i;i' SENIOR DRAMATIC AND DEBATING SOCIETY Formerly this organization was known in our school as the Senior Dramatic Club, but this year debating was added to the dramatics and now it is known as the Senior Dramatic and Debating Society. This society is formed by thirty-five members from the Junior and Senior classes of the High School. It has done splendid work in both dramatics and debating and has laid a good foundation for the future classes. The officers are: President, Helen Young; Secretary, Clarence Michelman; Treasurer, Ruth llenschen. A. D. j j j Dramatics In the Senior Dramatic and Debating Society of thirty-five members, thirty-four enlisted their names for Dramatics. The Dramatic Committee of three was selected from this group, who were to see to all the plays given this year. Two very good programs were rendered. The first. “Fuss vs. Feathers, a one-act comedy on the subject of woman suffrage. The second, “Billy’s Chorus Girl, a one-act comedy concerning a love-sick man. Another play was to he presented, but on account of lack of time, was abandoned. Nevertheless, to say the least, the dramatic spirit ran high this year. Dramatic Committee: Chairman, Anna Lee Darrough ; Harold Ev- ans, Esther Schaefer. “FUSS vs. FEATHERS” —Characters— Elsie Heliotrope, Magistrate..............................Esther Schaefer Georgiana Wrenn, Court C’ierk..............................have ittnam Miss Hennessey, Court Officer.......................................Bertha Strater lam A. Fuss, whose affections have been blighted.......Clarence Michelman Andsois Feathers, a heartless wretch...................Anna Lee Darrough Offyshead....................................................Belford Boll man Jacob Blowinsky, whose throubles are too numerous to mention......... ......................................Melvin Hebenstreit Harry Frill, who doesn't even get a chance Joe Pendleton Songs—Specialties “Bring Back ................................................... ay Wittnam “Never Let a Mere Man Worry Your Mind”.................Anna Lee Darrough “BILLY’S CHORUS GIRL” —Characters— Bill, desperately in love..................................Amos 1 inkerton Phillip, Billy's brother-in-law............................Arthur I osetti Judith, Phillip’s wife....................................Beulah De itt Flo, the disturbing element in Billy's life................Ruth Stevenson Hannah, housekeeper.......................................Ruth Henschen A. D. 77 1921 NOTOHISCO l!lli!llli!lflllllllilli:il!i!lll!!liilll!l!:iillll!i:illlllllll!llll!llll!llllllllll!IIIIHIIi;!!!!llll!ll!l!M What Would You Think If: Mr. Starner was without a lecture; Jimmy Griffin forgot to imitate a Jew; Mr. Thacker should be called “Bill”; “Tang” Willis would be seen studying; The Seniors did not get the blame; Tad and Earl would cut their sideburns; Miss Miller and Fat would agree in anything but politics; Lloyd Davis would stay a whole day in school; Orlieu Wilson would miss a dance; Ruth Henschen would fail in any subject; Belford Bollman would become afflicted with stage fright; Isabelle Gleich would become a public speaker; Juniors would speak a good word for the Seniors; Florence Miller, Elizabeth Christian and Mildred Elliott would give up their babyish ways; Freshmen were to go broke; Tony would lose all his baby teeth ; Smitty would forget the women; Joe and Lorine should become estranged; Gilbert Maxeiner should fall in love; Raymond should forget to walk home from school with Vivion. J� , v BUSHWAH!!!! A certain young lady of the Senior class was heard one day to give this cry, “Bushwah!” The occasion was on the day of the debate on the subject “Resolved, That the Commercial Course Is More Beneficial Than the Classical Course in Our High Schools.” The judge was announcing his decision when this dignified young lady, who by the way, is a commercial student, cried in her high falsetto, “Bushwah!” We wonder why? We have often heard that shorthand is a language or signs, but we wonder what “Bushwah !” stands for. It is certain that she is not a Classical student, and therefore we suppose she just meant to utter her disapproval to the judge’s decision. iiH!i;!ii!ii:iiii!ii! i!niniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!«iilii:iiiHiiiiiiiiii!iiiuiitiiiiiiii!’.'!!uuiin!ii;niiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii«iiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiiiii!iiiiii!iiiniiiii!iinintiiiiiiii: Senior-Junior Party On the evening of February 2nd, the Senior class entertained the Junior class in the High School gymnasium. A rumor spread around that this party was to be somewhat different than most of the High School parties. All “snooping”-was unsuccessful, as no Sherlock Holmes was able to get any information concerning the party. A good representation of both classes appeared on the fateful evening. A number of games were played and then everyone was led to the hall on the second floor. There stood several long tables and, lo! the corridor became a banquet hall and an “honest to goodness” one! Mr. Starner acted as toastmaster and a number of impromptu toasts were given. Then chicken salad, bread and butter sandwiches, pickles and olives were served as the first course and brick ice cream and cake as the second course. So the unusual feature of this party proved to be “eats” and everyone decided that parties a la banquets were the best kind. J v Sophomore-Freshman Party On the evening of January 27, 1921, the Sophomore class entertained the Freshman class at the High School gymnasium. At 7:30 o’clock the president of the Freshman class, followed by each member of the faculty, gave us a little talk, except Mr. Thacker, who surprised us with several piano solos. After the music, in which we all took part, we marched down to the gymnasium to play games. Since we were Freshmen the Sophomores thought we would feel more at home playing childish games; so we played Three Deep and New York. However, we noticed that the Sophomores were just as fond of the baby games as their guests were. Next we had to get partners for lunch. This was surely a game of chance, but all seemed delighted with their escorts except the two or three who didn’t get one. We then marched upstairs, where a delicious lunch consisting of sandwiches, cocoa, nabiscos, crackers and water were served. After lunch the clock informed us it was time to go home, although we weren’t at all ready. We departed expressing our grartitude and wishing secretly that Sophomore-Freshman parties came every week (almost). .......................................................................................................................mi...... NOTOHISCO 79 iiiiilllllllllilillillil 19 2 1 WHAT MAKES ME FAMOUS My long trousers....................................Reyburn Smith My height ...............................Lillian Woltman My basketball playing..............................“Floppy” My physics experiments.................Belford Bollman My weight.................................... Antony Garick My hair .................................Gilbert Maxeiner My specimen of the direct oval.................Mr. Starner My ability to be in two places at the same time....Mr. Thacker My singing.......................................Mr. Sheets My habit of giving easy examinations..........Miss Yackle My questions in English III.....................Miss Miller My artistic temperament..............................Gladys Larrick My home state.................................Miss Lillard Our victory over Hillsboro.................Basketball team j Freshman-Sophomore Party On March 17, 1921, a meeting was called by the president of the Sophomore class. The president of the Freshman class extended to the members of our class a personal invitation to attend a party given by the Freshmen in our honor. This kind of invitation was perhaps unusual, but was necessary because of the trouble with the mails and the failure of the invitation to reach the class secretary. That night a fair representation of both classes gathered in the dear old assembly, where ve:y interesting games were in progress. Slips of paper with names of prominent men and women were pinned on our backs and we had the thrill of seeing how many we could guess. The four people who had guessed the greatest number in a certain length of time were given a picture of a car of which they became the chauffeur and then we all trooped- to the gymnasium and here enjoyed one of the most interesting games known to parties. The chauffeur of the cars thought up “stunts” and the car producing the best “stunt” scored the highest number of miles. At the end of the game the chauffeur of the car with the highest record was presented with a chalk rabbit which the members of the Ford car (the winners) sneaked to Miss Yackle’s room. Refreshments which were arranged very artistically were then served. They consisted of brick ice cream decorated with shamrocks, nabiscos and mint sticks. The party soon broke up after lunch and everyone declared it a great success. Our class certainly congratulated the Freshies on their ability to entertain. i iiiiiiiiiidiiiMi!iiii!i:i!i!:iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!ii;i!iiiiiiiii!i;ii:iiiuiiii!i:ii!iiii: iiiniHv.ri iiiunHnnunutiiiiinremirtam N. T. H. S. Library The Spy...................... The Amerian Scholar.......... Romeo and Juliet............. The Irish Rose............... Comedy of Errors............. The Flirt.................... Tempest and Sunshine......... Pride and Prejudice....1....... The Lady of the South........ The Little (?) Minister...... The Chemist.................. The Light That Failed........ Much Ado About Nothing....... The Shepherd of the Hills.... Our Baby .................... The Sun Bonnet Baby.......... The Troubler (over assembly) When a Man’s a Man........... A Weaver of Dreams........... Rose of Paradise............. Hans and Gretchen............ ............ Miss Attebery ........Clarence Michelman ........Raymond and Vivian ........Lillie Mae Sullivan ..........Clarence Essmann .........Anna Lee Darrough .......Isabelle and Irene B. .............Belford Bollman ..............Miss Lillard ..............Enno Henkel ..........E. E. Rademacher ..........C. I. P. S.—Apr. 25 Mon. 9 P. M., Staff Meeting .......Professor and Seniors .............Howard Hulbert .............Charles Kelley ..............Erma Kravanya .............Buelah DeWitt ...............Mr. Thacker .............Stanley Willis ..............Helen Young .............Joe and Lorine MiiinwHiinminM'iiiiiiminiiiiiimiiHimiiiiiiiiimiiwn 81 19 2 1 NOTOHISCO !!lllllllllll!llllil!lllli!illlllll!l!l!!!!!!lilllllll!!i:ill!lllll!lllllllllllll!lllllllllllil!!lll!llll!!lllllll!! Mr. Thacker—“One finger, two fingers, three fingers—Three! One! Two! Mr. Rademacher—“Sopranos just a little softer, and bass just a little stronger.” Mr. Sheets—“Class in soils and crops will bring their hats and caps to class.” Mrs. Eekhoff—“For tomorrow we will translate the next twenty-five lines.” Miss Miller—“You can’t ‘kid’ me, I’ve been ‘kidded’ by experts????” Miss Lillard—“Now, you may be excused for the rest of the period.’ Miss Atteberry—“Art class may come up the last period,—‘BLUSH.’ Freshmen—Green. Sophomores—W ise. Juniors—Proud. Seniors—Dignified. Old Stuff Three!” Mr. Starner—“We will begin the lesson by practicing the direct oval.” “One basket and then we’ll go home, boys.” Miss Yackle—“• have you something in your mouth.” iiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiijimiii;i!imiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiii!iiiiiiiiiiiiimiiHiiiiiiH!iiiiiisiiiiiHiiiiiHiiiimuiiiiiiiniiiimi ON SUNDAY NIGHT— J Jt M When you’re all dolled up to go to see HER, you begin to think about a box of candy. “Candy? What Kind?” you ask.. “The best, of course,” your conscience replies. “Where can I get the best?” is your question. The answer is simple. You can’t help but know where they sell the best Box and Bulk Candies, Soft Drinks, Ice Creams, Ices, and Specials of All Kinds. Then you hike to the GREEK CANDY KITCHEN “The Cleanest Spot in a Clean City” Koucheveris Brothers, Proprietors. CREWS SONS GARAGE Automobile Repairing and Accessories VELIE CARS Prest-O-Lite Storage Battery Service Station Successors to W. P. Schneider Nokomis, 111. GET IT AT THE REXALL STORE “The Fuzzy Pill Shop” Where Courtesy, Quality and Best Prices Always Prevail. A Registered Pharmacist to Take Care of Your Prescriptions CALL GEO. LEGG POULTRY CO. For FLOUR AND FEEDS OF ALL KINDS Both Phones A. P. PAUSCHERT PHOTOGRAPHER How happy are those parents who have portraits to visualize life’s milestones. Children and young folks are ever changing. Photographs bring you endless joy and they never grow up. Be Photographed This Year on Your Birthday. Many of the photographs in this annual were made at this studio PEREBOOM PEREBOOM Just North of P. O. —For— GROCERIES AND DRY GOODS —See— KROEGER ARNOLD Call Again at the Busy Drug Store SCIIAPERS SCHOOL BOOKS, STATIONERY, FOUNTAIN PENS, TOILET GOODS AND PERIODICALS Anxious To Please THE O. H. PADDOCK LUMBER CO. THE PLACE TO BUY LUMBER LUMBER, BUILDING MATERIAL, CEMENT, PAINTS, MILLWORK, BUILDING BLOCKS, SEWER PIPE, POSTS AND POLES, GLASS, OILS, TURPENTINE. We Sell and Recommend the Following: Triple G Goods, Cornell Wall Board, Vulcanite Security Goods, Can’t Sag Gates, Devoe Lowe Bros. House and Barn Paints, Best Brands of Millwork, Devoe, Pratt Lambert and Berry Bros. Varnishes; Acme Plaster and Plaster Board, Medusa Water Proof Cement, Best Brands Cement. We Have a Large Stock on Hands at All Times. NOKOMIS ILLINOIS A BUSINESS OF YOUR OWN Somewhere in the back of your head have you the idea of owning your own business some day? Your great need is capital. There are two ways you can get it ,and a bank account has to do with both of them. Save and deposit money and you will accumulate part if not all of the necessary Cash. You will also build up a credit to add to the power of your Capital. NOKOMIS NATIONAL BANK, NOKOMIS STATE BANK FRANK SNYDER CO. Capital $50,000 Surplus $5,000 MEAT MARKET We pay 3% interest Handling Home Dressed, Best on Time Deposits. Qualities of Meats. Smoked The Bank where we want you to feel at home. Supreme Hams. JOHNSON BROTHERS RUSSELL GARBAGE MERCANTILE Buick and G. M. C. Trucks COMPANY Dry Goods, Clothing, SALES AND SERVICE Shoes and Groceries NO MATTER THE how you make it, no matter how you like it, no matter DAVIS’ RESTAURANT what it costs, you can’t beat Come in and bee Us MORNING GLORY BREAD And We Will Serve Made at Y OU Klght ARNOLD’S BAKERY DAVIS SON, Props. INTERNATIONAL CLOTHES P-T SHOE STORE —for SHOES AND HOSIERY THE MAN WHO KNOWS They Satisfy FOR THE FAMILY J. WOLTMANN CO. Nokomis Illinois CON A. WELSCH FOR Bakery, Confectionery and Meats and Groceries Ice Cream Parlor EAT GO TO MOTHER’S BREAD ED. BEAMAN SCHNEIDER’S STORE E . F . N I E H A R T Always at Your Service For MERCHANT DRY GOODS, MILLINERY TAILOR AND SHOES Nokomis Illinois Rugs Linoleum CAMEL FOOD F. J. PANNWITT SON PRODUCTS Everything in “Away in the Lead’’ Hardware and Furniture Sold By SCHAEFER’S Mattresses Window Shades GROCERY CO. Eat At QUAYLE SON, Inc. JOE WELSCH’S Steel Engravers to LUNCH ROOM American Universities ICE CREAM PARLOR CANDIES Albany New York CIGARS AND TOBACCO E. I. HUBBARD NOTHING BUT DENTIST INSURANCE Over Nokomis Nat’l Bank WILLIAM A. BOTE r .-Mi- ’ ' . • Bell 322 L . A . P R I E S S KROEGER ARNOLD ACETYLENE UNDERTAKERS WELDING AND and CUTTING EMBALMERS Bobbie (Whose father had just helped him to a skimpy piece of pie)— “Father, your name should have been Brutus.” Father—“Why, son?” Bobbie—“Because you gave me the most unkindest cut of all.” j j jit Senior—“What do the Freshmen do with their week ends?” Junior—“Put their caps on them.” Sophomore—“Say, Floppie, did you ever take morphine?” Floppie (a Freshman)—“No, who teaches it?” jt v v Miss Lillard—“What vegetable is a good substitute for meat ?” Velma—“Eggs.’ jt j jt Darcus—“How much are marriage licenses? $1.00?” Faye—“Oh! They must be about $5.00. Dog licenses are $1.00.” jt Stern Parent—“Do you know, Willie, what you ought to get for fighting with that boy across the street?” Willie—“A medal, he’s twice the size of me.” j , j Soph.—“What the deuce did you mean by telling that girl that I was a fool ?” Freshie—“Gracious, Pm sorry—was it a secret?” u Miss Yackle—“What is the Presidential Succession Law?” Leora—“Well, the Presidential Succession Law provides that if the president and vice-president both die, the cabinet members will follow in succession.” j j “Is my son getting well grounded in the classics?” asked the proud father. “I would put it even stronger than that,” said Miss Miller, “I might say he is actually stranded on them.” George (at basketball game)—“There’s Gib, he’s going to be our best man next year.” Lillian—“Oh, George, this is so sudden.” iiiiniuoiiiiiiiiiii 1921 NOTOHISCO nimiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiniiiiiiiiiiiB Autographs iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I Z 6 I miiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiimuiiiiiiiiiiimuiiiiiiiRmiimiiiiiiiiiiDoiiiiiiiiiiiunv sijdeaSojny !!lllllllllll!lillllllllllllllllll!llllllll!!lll!|ll!lllllllllllllllll!ll!llllllllll!llllll;llll!ll!lllllllllll!ll!llllll!lllllllll!M ODSIHOXON 06