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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1926 volume:

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'V A y; VI nAJ « WJN----• ■� ■±9- smutn { ‘buuojjo ijirij-t rfii|sumn2 simmfa ixqaiTi JU3Qn| tiq szax smioija k'ici jr . the year-book, “Old Nokowis Love “The Sony of Hiawatha,” Written by our dear Longfellow. ’Tis an epic well adapted To 11 v name and to my history. Therefore its theme hair followed While portraying N. T. H. S. Ily the shores of Gitchc Gurnee By the shining Big-Sca-Water Stood the wigwam of Nokowis, Daughter of the moon, Nokowis.” Srftiration • taff jFarulty CClaaafa Artiuitira Uatpratnrp Atljlrtira Alumni |Jnut-nimu (Cnlrniiar Aiiuprtiapmrnta Autoqraplja Eitit .. JiAi i D filtration In honor of his constructive work in advancing education and making N. T. II. S. more efficient, this Annual is dedicated to Mr. I). E. Zook, our friend, teacher, and principal. Page four Page five r«S™T ‘ t } 1 I 1 All the old men of the tillage. All the warriors of the nation. All the Jossakeeds, the Prophets, 'I'he magicians, the Wabenos. And the medicine men. the Medcs, Came to bid the strangers welcome; It is well,” they said, “O brothers. That you come so far to see ns.” _-|� TT-iTTtt,,tt 1t1 Mlli i3S ssss . JFarulty oooooo Mr. D. E. Z(k k Principal Commercial Law Teachers Training Boys’ Vocational Guidance Mrs. A. J. Eekhoff Dean of Girls Latin Girls’ Vocational Guidance Mr. E. E. Radf.macher Asst. Principal Science M usic Miss Zku.au Blessing Home Economics Mr. L. P. Myers Science Mrs. I la A. Moody English Public Speaking Mr. H. I. Mayf.s Miss Stella Yacklf. Coach English Social Science Mr. W. L. Newport Agriculture Miss Marrianne Thompson istory Miss Lydia Hoeppnkr Mathematics Mr. R. A. Barth Com mcrcial Subjects Miss Hilda Nantkes Secretary STUDENT COUNCIL Senior Representatives Margery Taminen Cecil O'Donnell, President Junior Representatives Madeline Ronchetti, Secretary Donald H. Calihan Sophomore Representatives Joj’ce Zimmerman Lawrence Rapp Freshman Representatives Esther Johnson Ivan Johnson Faculty Members Miss Yackle Mr. Newport Mr. Barth Mrs. Moody Miss Thompson Mr. Myers Mr. Rademacher Mr. Zook Miss Blessing Mrs. Eekhoff Mr. Maves I Page ten Down the rivers, o’er the prairies, Caine the warriors of the nations. Came the Delawares and Mohawks, Came the Choctaws and Commanehes, Came the Shoshonies and Black feet. Came the Pawnees and Oinahas, Came the Mandans and Dacotahs, Came the Hurons and Ojibways.” ....—..........S ’1 1 ,Hr'7,v CECIL ODONNELL “Cod” Dramatics 1; Basketball 3. 4; Class Editor “Old Xokomis” 2; Football 3, 4; Class President 4; President Student Council 4; “N” Club 3. 4. Wise to resolve, and patient to per-fortn” CECIL RAPP “Cecilia” Dramatics 3; Chorus 3. 4; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Business Manager “Old Xokomis” 3; Class Vice-President 3; Class Business Manager 4; Orchestra 4. IIis very foot has music in it As he comes up the stairs ” JOHN F. GR ISA MORE “Jack” Class Vice-President 4; Business Manager “Old Nokomis” 4; Effing-ham H. S. 1, 2. Men of fete words are the best men. ANGEL1NE TOSETTI “Ang” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; “Sylvia” 1 ; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Dramatics 3; Class Sec.-Treas. 3; Literary Editor “Old Nokomis” 4. Music resembles poetry; in each Are nameless ( races which no methods teach. And which a master hand alone can reach.,f I’a e twelve OSCAR BOLLMAN “Turk” Dramatics 1 2. 3; Student Council 2, .3; Chorus 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Orchestra .3, 4; Football 4; Track 2, 3, 4; “N” Club 3, 4. A ( real man is always willing to be little.” MARIAN BRIEGEL Chorus 1, 2. “A very quiet woman whom you must not judge by the amount of noise she makes.” EDNA CONTRATTO “Eddie” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 3; “Sylvia” 1 ; Shorthand Contest 3; Royal Proficiency Club. We meet thee like a pleasant thought when such are wanted.” JOSEPHINE BOST “Jo1 Chorus 1 ; “Sylvia” 1. Thy modesty’s a candle to thy merit. STELLA BUECHSENSCH UETZ Basketball 3, 4. Virtue is like a rich stone—best plain set.” MERVIN CHAUSSE Football 2. 3; Chorus 3. 4; “Miss Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4; President of Ag Club 3; “N” Club 3, 4. Thou are to me a delicious torment. Dotty. Pajre thirteen old.mmMis WKKtfJifiiF ifi ' a i 7 - v is EUGENE F. FAHNESTOCK “Comic” Cheer Leader 3. 4; Track 3, 4; Joke Editor “Old Nokomis” 3; Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Chorus 2, 3, 4; “Cherry Blossom” 3: “Gypsy Rover” 4; Orchestra 4; Class Basketball 2. 3, 4. “Studious and frivolous by turns WALTER FRICKE “Gus” Dramatics 2. 3; Science Club 2: Asst. Art Editor “Old Nokomis” 3; Class Editor “Old Nokomis” 4; Chorus 3. 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4: Cheer Leader 4. I hate nobody; I am in charity with the world. ' HELEN GRIMES “Happy” Chorus 3, 4; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Dramatics 1. cheerful countenance betokens a good heart CLEDA FOWLER “Cledis” Class Sec.-Treas. 2; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; “Sylvia” 1: “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2: “Cherry Blossom” 3; Gvpsy Rover” 4. “She hath a merry heart and trilling hands.' ARINTHA GRABBE “Babe” Chorus 1. 2. 3: “Sylvia” 1 : “Witch of Fairy Dell” 3: “Cherry Blossom” 3: Dramatics 1. 2; Typing Contest 3. 4; Royal Proficiency Club 4. “Good natured. friendly, what more would you want? MARY GROSER Domestic Science Club 1. Graceful ease and sweetness, void of pride. Phkc fourteen LUCILLE HALLER Dramatics 2; Science Club 2. With her auto Lucille can get some unsuspecting man. GEORGE WESLEY HUBBARD “George” Orchestra 4; Science Club 2; Class Basketball 2. 3. 4. Great thoughts, like great deeds, need no trumpet.” BERTHA KELLOGG “Bert” Class Sec.-Treas. 1; Dramatics 1. 2; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; “Cherry Blossom” 3; Chorus 1. 2, 3. The joy of youth and health her eyes display.” MARION HARTEL Dramatics. Class Basketball 4. She conducts herself with quiet dignity, in manners quiet, we seldom hear her speak.” GRACE HULBERT “Grade” Chorus 1,4; “Sylvia” 1; “Gypsy Rover” 4. “Coy and sedate.” OLIN KETTELKAMP “Beans” Class President 1 ; Dramatics 1 ; Sci-ence Club - : “N Club 3. 4; Chorus 3. 4; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4; Football 3, 4; Athletic Editor “Old Nokomis” 4; Basketball 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4. A pigskin trotter of ivorthy note, Hut on basketball he seems to dote.” Pbko fifteen -oldmmMis- OLIVER A. K1ESLAR “Squee” Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; “Sylvia” 1: “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; “Miss Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4. “He has a very wicked look; be careful, irls” INEZ MARTIN “Lady Betty” Owaneco H. S. 1; Dramatics 2; Student Council 3; Class President 3; Calendar Editor “Old Nokomis” 3; “Miss Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4. “Do you know a young and beautiful woman zvho is not willing to flirt a little? REGINA MICKLAUTZ “Reggie” Dramatics 3; Class Basketball 4. “It seems that knowledge is her quest, In every thing she does her best” JOHN KIRKLAND “Kirk” Basketball 2. 3. 4; Football 3; Captain of Football Team 4; “N” Club Treasurer 3; “N” Club President 4. “A noticeable man with large grey eyes” LESTER MEYER “Kroger” Class President 2; Student Council 2; Editor-in-Chief “Old Nokomis” 3; Art Editor “Old Nokomis” 4; Football 4: “N“ Club 4. “Knozvledge is more than equivalent to force.” ROSELLA PRIESS “Susie” Dramatics 1, 2; Chorus 1. 3. 4; “Cherrv Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4. “Like Henry George, I am for man.” Vhkq sixteen y Bll illLLUlVii 0LD. T5SSt wswwifiLri y=itFisss l.ifitfiifiifiifiifi LE ROY E. RAMSEY “Chink” Dramatics 2. 3; Tennis Champion 3; Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3. 4; “N Club 4; Chorus 3. V rw strong instincts, a feze plain rules:' ALFRED P. ROSCHE “Al” Science Club 2; Chorus 4; Dramatics 2. 3; Football 4: “N” Club” 4 : “Gypsy Rover” 4; Eclitor-in-Chief “Old No-komis” 4; Vice-President “Ag” Club 4; Typr'ng Contest 3. 4. Inexhaustible good nature, the most precious gift of heaven. HELEN SNEDDON “Scottie” Chorus 1 ; Dramatics 1 ; Domestic Science Club 1. “Why should zee be melancholy, It's so easy to be jolly CA RL REI NCRE “Reincke” “Ag” Club 2; Vice-President “Ag” Club 3; President “Ag” Club 4; Science Club 2; Chorus 3. 4; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gypsy Rover” 4. The Corn King. DOROTHY SMITH “Dody” Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Dramatics 1, 2. 3; “Sylvia” 1: “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; Calendar Editor Old Nokomis” 4. For even though vanquished she could argue still ANGELINE STUDNICK “Ang” Class Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. An equal mixture of good humor And sensible, soft melancholy. I'HKe seventeen T-r--. Qm Q QMiiS MARGERY TAMMEN “Marge” Dramatics 2, 2; Class Vice-President 2; Class Sec.-Treas. 3; Student Council 2. 3. 4; Typing Contest 3; Class Basketball 3; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; “Cherry Blossom” 3; Tennis Champion 3. Extremely busy, but quiet about it.” MARY GRACE WHITTEN “M. G” Dramatics 1. 2. 3; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; “Sylvia” 1; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2: “Cherry Blossom” 3: “Gypsy Rover” 4; Class Editor “Old Nokomis” 3; Joke Editor “Old Nokomis” 4. “Music can soften pain to ease. And make despair and madness please GRACE WELLS Witt H. S. 1; Chorus 2. 3. 4; “Witch of Fairy Dell” 2; “Cherry Blossom” 3; “Gvpsv Rover” 4; Music Librarian 2. 4: Science Club 3; Dramatics 2. 3. “Life's too short to worry much About your books, and tirades, and such” ALVIN ZIGMAN “Ziggi” Science Club 2; Football 4. “(j we thy thoughts no tongue PaKC eighteen SENIOR CLASS HISTORY OOOOOO One sultry day late in August. 1922, when a call was sent out by Thack agook for Indian warriors to fight against the Algcbrians. Latins. Fnglish arid Sciences, seventy eight young warriors (freshmen) answered the call. The first battle came in September. Of course, the warriors were green, but they were determined to gain four scalps apiece as trophies of the war. With their able leader, Olin Kettelkamp, it was possible for them to do this. Besides the Algebrians and his colleagues, the braves were attacked on three other sides by the sophomores, juniors and seniors, who were united and determined to defeat the fresh warriors. The mysterious movings of these warriors were soon learned and in June the four tribes smoked the pipe of peace. In September, however, another war broke out. This was started bv the Lnglish and Latins, who were followed in a short time by the Geometrians. The latter was a stronger and fiercer tribe to contend with and quite a few of our warriors were kiPed. During this struggle we had a new chieftain, Zookie, who changed all the modes of fighting, making victory that much harder. We also had a new leader, Lester Meyer, against whom nothing can be said, for he was a very able leader. He took the lead in showing his bravery, and the rest of his warriors were not slow to follow. This war was destined to close in June, as the other. W hen peace was made, most of our braves had added four more scalps to their war trophies. 'The third war broke out in September, 1924, and by this time our chief tain. Zookie, had promoted us to the rank of juniors. No new weapons were given us with which to fight, but a new leader, Inez Martin, led us again to victory. Fighting was harder than it had been before, but we were constantly encouraged and this made 11s better for our last battle which was to take place the next year. To our great delight we came through this war in June with four more trophies, although we suffered the loss of a few warriors. The final struggle was begun in September, 1925, with thirty-eight warriors. This was the most exciting battle of all. for those who did not win the requisite number of scalps must fight another year. The battle ground was indeed rough, causing the braves to stumble, and often it was hard to get a looting again. However, under the remarkable leadership of O’Donnell, our men were signally successful. By June we will have sixteen war laurels, and to these will be added a passport to the realms of the Great Spirit. In a few days we will enter the Happy Hunting Grounds, access to which can be gained only by such sturdy and faithful braves as we. —Stella B. Pajrc nineteen RQT IS n A GIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE oooooo Scene—Radio Reception Room in 1936. Operator—1 have here today’s radio program. Station N. T. H. S. heads the list. I’ll tune in. Horn—Regina Micklautz, the “woman’s right” orator, was to address us tonight, but her husband ordered her not to. Ladies and gentlemen, 1 bring you glad tidings. Governor Helen Grimes has signed the anti-dancing bill. Operator—Xo more of that, she got her I). D. degree at Nokomis High. Now we will tune in to the Post Dispatch office. Mr. John Kirkland, the editor of the world’s greatest newspaper, was once a student of Nokomis High. Horn—The St. Louis Art Museum has purchased the well known portrait, “Potato Sans Jacket,” by the famous artist. Walter Fricke. In this picture lie has caught tire expression of the eyes remarkably well. Cecil O’Donnell, lettuce and radish king, has been elected president of tlie Chamber of Commerce. His training as president of the senior class trained him to deal in green goods. Reverend Hubbard and his wife, formerly Grace Hulbert, have just returned to the United States. They have been doing missionary work among the cannibals of Africa, and will favor us with a lecture on the living conditions of Africa at the present time. Josephine Bost and Cleda Fowler are appearing tonight for the first time in the Zigman Follies. Alvin Zigman. their director, predicts a successful future for them. Miss Angeline '1 osetti, the world’s most famous pianist and composer, is with us tonight. She will play “Peter Pumpkin-Eater,” her masterpiece. Grace ells hereby gives notice that she will not be responsible for debts contracted by her husband, Carl Reincke. John Grisamore, the playwright, has completed his new play, “Omaha and Joliet. ’ It is a mathematical play and deals with labor radicals and exponents of capital. Marygrace bitten, who has been absent from opera for the last five years, due to her marriage to Alvin Randles, from whom she is now getting a divorce, has been missed greatly, but is with us tonight to sing “Darling. I Am Growing Old.” Operator—Now we will listen in on the Palace Theatre, which is under the management of Cecil Rapp, who is presenting for us tonight the play. Love Me Little, Love Me Long,” featuring Margerv Tanunen and Alfred Rosclie. Miss Helen Sneddon, principal of the Sticky Fingered Children’s Home, announces the new spring term. Oliver Kieslar, our tenor, is unable to appear since lie is acting as a fog horn in the harbor. Stella Buechsenschuetz has won great fame as a poetess; she is writing nursery rhymes and will give a few of her latest for the benefit of the little tots. Pape twenty Eugene Fahnestock, of the Cornie Auto Company, has placed on display the new 1936 model Juggernaut, which operates on auto suggestion. Merw in Chausse, the world famed ventriloquist, will now entertain us. Chausse—Olin Kettelkamp has won the title of Mr. America. No one knows how it happened, hut it is whispered about that the judges had been bribed by Mr. Kettelkamp. Himself I'm so glad to hear that Angeline Studnick is engaged in uplift work. She's running an elevator. Chausse—Say, do you know that Edna Contratto is the only girl of the class of ’26 that counts? Himself—She's cashier in a bank, but tell me about Marian Briegel's love affair. Chausse—Well, you see. she’s belle of the choir. She loved the bass, but she married the tenor because he was more high-toned. Himself—Inez Martin, the village belle, is running a laundry business. C hausse—W ell, that takes the starch right out of me! Himself—Too bad about Dorothy Smith going to the dogs! Chausse—Well, a wiener stand is a good business. Himself—What has become of our sheik, Oscar Bollman? Chausse—Hard tellin’ where he is now. He has bummed his way around the world several times, pole-vaulting the oceans to save expenses. 11 is stories of adventure may be read in the Xokomis Free Press Progress. Himself—Rosella Priess, the second Florence Nightingale, embarked today for Petrograd to care for disabled Russians. C hausse Did you hear the latest? Fester Meyer is the chief scene painter of the Follies. He paints all the chorus girls. Himself I hat s nothing, Rudolph alentino and Ferov Ramsey are hav-.n ; a big trial coining off in September. Feroy has usurped Valentino's place on the screen and Rudolph is all “upset. Chausse—Marion Martel is starring in Oliver Twist. Himself—Oh! I never see those modern dances. Chausse—Where is Bertha Kellogg? liimseli—Why, mein t you hear mat Bertha went to Florida during the 1 oom and now is the owner of one of the largest cocoanut groves in the south ? Chausse—Arintha Grabhe has at last reached the height of her ambition; she won the world's championship typing contest today. Alfred Rosche was her bitterest rival for nine years, but he decided that the movies was the place for him, so that gave Arintha a chance to win this year. Himself—So Fucille Haller has disagreed with her husband. Have you heard about it? Chausse—Yes. Her husband says her cake is soggy, but lie must be mistaken, for the cook book says it is perfectly delicious. Himself—What is Mary Groser doing? Chausse—She has a job in a T. N. T. plant. It only pays ten dollars a week, but there is always a chance for a raise. I thank you. —Saul Bunk. Page twenty-one -..—OLD. SENIOR CLASS WILL VVe, the Senior Class of ‘26, possessing “ad finitum” the knowledge, intelligence, and inimitable brilliancy which characterized our sojourn in X. T. H. S., do hereby draw up and declare this to be our last will and testament. First, to the juniors we bequeath our unimpeachable standards of conduct. Second, to Mr. Zook, we do leave our laboriously accumulated information, to be utilized in revising and enlarging the encyclopedia. Third, we make the following individual bequests: I, Dorothy Smith, do bequeath to Yvonne Dahler my ability to match pennies. To Fat” Rakes l give my avoirdupois on condition that he keep the school supplied with scales. I, Lester Meyer, do bequeath all of my A’s to anyone who will work for them. The rest of my grades 1 leave to Joyce Zimmerman to assist her in getting on the Honor Roll. I, Inez Martin, do bequeath to Mary Lehotan my coquettish ways. My curling iron I leave to Bessie Givans. I, Olin Kettelkamp. do leave my hatred of evolutionary theories and ability to quote from the Bible to Lawrence Rapp. I, Angeline Studnick, do bequeath to Catherine Ronchetti my retiring ways and habit of keeping quiet. I. Bertha Kellogg, do bequeath my power of talking incessantly to Evelyn Johnson, provided she doesn’t beat my record. 1, Helen Grimes, do bequeath my natural (?) school girl complexion to Lillian Holmes. I, Rosella Priess, do bequeath my dimples to Eugene Adams. My bashfulness and old fashioned ways I leave to Frances Dargella. I, Oscar Bollnian, lest X. T. H. S. suffer an irreparable loss by my demise, do bequeath to Fat” Rakes my pole-vaulting ability. I, Alvin Zigman. do bequeath my shortness of stature to Leland Rhine, on condition that he does not shrink too much. I, Walter Fricke. do bequeath to Mrs. Moody my unvarying good humor and my ability to keep my temper. I, Mervin Chausse, the sheik of X’. 'I'. H. S.. do leave Alta Baxter to nobody. I, Arintha Grabbe, do bequeath to Santa Claus” my soft, southern accent. I, Stella Buechsenschuctz, do bequeath to James Ronchetti my blush. We, Cleda Fowler and Josephine Bost, do bequeath to Marion Wilson our appetite for chili. I, John Grisamore. leave nothing to anyone because 1 have nothing to spare that anyone would want. I, Marian Briegel, leave my love for boys to Mae Gray. I. Regina Micklautz, leave my industrious habits to anyone who wants to get through school in three years. I, Carl Reinckc . do bequeath my gifL of kidding the girls to Leslie Pyle. I, Cecil Rapp, do bequeath my striking ways to the next pianist. I. Wesley Hubbard, do bequeath my scholarly appearance to Edwin Kettelkamp. I, Cecil O’Donnell, do bequeath my enviable position as teachers’ pe(s)t to Rossie Rhine. I. Eugene Fahnestock, do bequeath to Elma Witnam my explosiveness. My ability to spoon” 1 leave to James Young. I, Grace Wells, do bequeath my niot.o, Smile and Grow Fat,” to Rudolphina Hartel. I, Margery Tammen, do bequeath to Frances Pallai my hatred of the male sex. I, Leroy Ramsey, do bequeath to Sylvia Coakley my black eyes obtained on the basketball team. I, Helen Sneddon, leave my dignified composure to Helen Caliban. I, Oliver Kieslar. leave my power of oratory to Vern Grabbe. 1. Angeline Tosetti. do bequeath to Olga Frederick my knack of coming in last and still being on time (but advise her to get a car). I, John Kirkland, leave X’. T. H. S. fond memories of a departed basketball star. Page twenty-two ow.mmms- I, Edna Contratto. leave my 5,000-word pamphlet, “Beauty Hints” (written in shorthand), to Millie Krohta. I, Mary Groser, leave for parts unknown. I, Alfred Rosche, do bequeath to Charles Folkerts niv popularity among the girls. I, Lucille Haller, leave the school with the greatest of pleasure. I, Mary Grace Whitten, do bequeath to Sylvia Coakley my long held position as leading soprano. I, Grace Hulbert, do bequeath my resounding, sonorous voice to. George Evans, provided he does not reach high C too often. 1, Marion Hartel, leave my long, luxuriant tresses to Verna Hannay. Finally we, the Senior Class, do bequeath to the Juniors the privilege of passing to the happy hunting grounds as well prepared as we. Should any provision in this, the statement of our last wishes, be disregarded, we hereby declare this will to be null and void. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS. Witnesses: Hilda Nantkes. Mr. G. Sullivan. —A. T. oooooooooooo FAREWELL TO N. T. H. S. oooooo We are the Seniors, hearty and true. Who came to dear old high with love for you. Lingering yet a few hours, in your hall we stand. Waiting lor you to tell us to leave. Sad will be the parting when you will say, “Go. Seniors! Into this world about you. And meet you many successes and failures: 1 have given you all the knowledge 1 can bestow.” Days will pass, and months, and years. Ere we again in your hall will stand. Expecting a hearty greeting from you. Let us hope you will not greet us thus, “Who are you that come to me this day Seeking shelter and aid from me? You have been a failure to your class And a disgrace to my name.” Let us hope the greeting will be, “Well do 1 know you, my friend, A pleasure to me you have been, Great was your success which Gave me a most wonderful name.” Onward, Seniors, upward ever climbing. Time is short, we can not wait. Success depends on our determination. Let us do the best we can. When into this world we go. With the bit of knowledge we have gained. No one will help and encourage us. As our friends and teachers at “Dear Old High. No! they will only take away our name And bury it in the sands of despair. Onward, Seniors, onward, With a courage true withstand. Stop not till you have succeeded. And left your name on the sands of time. Let us ever remember our Alma Mater And let her stand out with the schools of the land. —Stella B. Pago twenty-thre Page twenty-four JUNIORS Madeline Konchetti .........President Olga Frederick Vice-President Arthur Zimmerman ............Secretary James Young Treasurer erne Grabbe ............Class Editor uonald Calihan .......Student Council Miss Thompson and Mr. Radcmacher..........Class Advisors Motto—“Ad Astra per Aspera. Frank Wright, Paul Fischer, Victor Governor. Rossie Rhine. Vinita Tindle, Spruill Battles, Norma Henkel, Willard Morgan. Lawrence Vernetti, James Jachino, John Jachino, Ida Howell, Mary Luschnig, Alta Baxter, Evelyn Johnson, Sylvia Coakley, Edna Stolte. Florence Stapleton. Maisie Provan, Mae Gray, Gladys Wright, Maynard Bridwell. Garrelt Brown. Damian Donaldson, Anna Studnick, Mabel Hieronymous, Elma Wittnam, Viola Bertsch, Marian Robertson, Harold Harms. Lyle Jani.s, Virgil Brakenhotf, Orville Rhodes, Lester Schneipp. John Cuthbertson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY oooooo On the memorable day of September 4, 1923, we brave little papooses entered the big Ojehavay tribe (X. T. H. S.) to meet the experienced braves. I be Great Spirit Zook welcomed us to his realm, but we found that to prove our worth we had to engage in wrestling matches with our enemies, led by chiefs English, Algebra, General Science and Latin. Some of us came out of this ordeal with slight bumps on our heads, while others were totally disabled. In June, 1924, we retreated to our tepees for a few months' rest before we should take part in another bloodless battle to be fought in September. In this battle, from which we emerged victorious, we were given the title of Sophomores because of our indomitable lighting spirit. The new papooses had challenged us to a battle, but they were badly defeated. We had faced our enemies with much greater fortitude, although a few of our men fell as before. In June, 1923, we Indians found ourselves older, more scarred, and more experienced in the art of war. Our next battle began three months later. We had survived the first two struggles, so we, as young braves, were now called Juniors, a title of high dignity, indeed. The climax in our fighting career will come next year, and then we hope to prove ourselves the bravest and wisest chiefs who ever presided over N. T. H. S. —Gladys Wright. Page twenty-fi � - Page twenty-six QfcB-JiQKQiM IS— SOPHOMORES Joyce Zimmerman .............President Frances Pallai .. Secretary-Treasurer Doris Schneider ........Vice-President Louis Radeniacher ..............Class Editor Lawrence Kapp....Student Council Representative Miss blessing and Mr. Newport....Class Advisors Class Co.ors—Blue and Gold Motto—“The elevator to success is broken; take the stairs.” Ixster O'Brien, Charles Reisacher, Clement Stauder, Virgil Ernst. Mary Kochis, Muurice Sparks. Charles Kdkerts, Vivian Kooche, Hilda KennetU Elvira Kroenlein. Irene Houck. Hubert Brown, James Ronchetti, Laura Green. Mary Krohta, Elia Engeiman, Elsa Henkel. Ethel Hard, Mary Tereek, Louis Wolff, Jacob Groser, Gwyndel Davis, L UiSe R mcke, Tneo DcWitt, Prance Fleming, Agnes Morrison, Irene Clinsky, Edward Schaeler, Verna Hannay, Arnold Capitani, Leslie Pyle, Marion Wilson, Margaret St. wart. Irma Cavaletto, Emily McPherson, 1-ranees Dargelia, Rachel Pope, Warren Carroll, Glen Triffet, Ivan Anderson, Clement Cassidy, Jonn Vercal. Euw.n Ketteikamp. soi-homokil cl ss History oocooo In lilt dusk of Indian Summer, and in the midst of gaily colored leaves was a clieenul camp-nre. Sealed around it were several ruddy, pieasanc-iaced Indian hoys and gins and a lew papooses. They were interested in the legends lold by the old urandmoiiier v na-ta-ha. W hen she had finished the legends, ihe cniidren begged her to led about her youth. eil, 1 wiii led you a story. Many, many moons ago, I a papoose. 1 go with Kivenoak lo Old Aokomis and begin study from medicine men. The little bigger Indian boys and girls test 11s heap much to prove our bravery, in Indian Summer, these littie bigger Indians give us Indian least at (Jid Aokomis. 1 he medicine men give us harder tests. Pretty soon before green buds ot earth spring up, we give little bigger brothers a least. Later, youths of many tribes come to Old Aokonns and we compare our strength and aim. Pretty soon the summer comes. I he sun shines down on Old Aokomis. I hen we nsli and hunt and play. “Next we are the inuian hoys and girls. We go again to Old Nokomis. Now we tease little papooses, make them show they no ’(raid. When the corn is gathered, we give little papooses least and play games and have heap much good lun. We study hard the white brothers language and some of us—we fail tests. Pretty soon again we play games with littie papooses and warriors and chiefs and we win over a«l. Heap muen honor. “1 lie buds open, the grasses come green, and we go to another tribe to match our skill with the youths of many tribes. We try hard to prove our wisdom, for we hope soon to be brave warriors and take many scalps. “Again at twilight will 1 tell the things about my youth ’ And the embers now had darkened, And the twilight now had deepened. And the children to their wigwams had returned. But Wha ta-ha and Kivenoak sat by the dying embers And their thoughts now wandered many moons. They were once again papooses, Once again young Indian children, And. they roamed through Old Aokomis with delight. And many moons may come and go. And many thoughts appear and vanish, But memories of Old Aokomis will remain with them forever. Page twenty-seven 0LD NOKO.HIS Page twenty-eight FRESHMEN Ivan Johnson ................President Irene McLean ..... ......Vice-President Lillian Holmes .....Secretary-Treasurer Melvin Brueckner ..............Class Editor Esther Johnson ........... ..Student Council Representative Mrs. Moody and Mr. Myers.....................Class Advisors Class Colors—Black and Orange. Motto—‘‘The dcor to success is labeled ‘Push .” Alicemay Pannwitt, Edna Hulbert. Rudolphina Hartel, Hannah Hunter. Helen Calihan, Virginia Sale, Kenneth Robertson, Judd Brown, Georjce Yurgin, Catherine Donaldson, Mary Mehoehko, Adolph Klancnik, Georjce Evans, Ixirene Robinson. Ethel Hippard, Kenneth Anderson, Leroy Dalhaus, Frank Rakes, Robert Hard, Karl Entfelhart. Edith Carroll. Mary Havera, Georjre Sale, Olive Belle Sitterthwaite, Ronald Kettel-kamp, Harold Knecht, Louis Buechsenschuetz, Bessie Dodson, Grace Brown. Leland Rhine, John Fetsko. Mary McQuiston. Jessie Ziprman, Wendell Shanks. Wayne Warnsingr, Walter Jenk’.ns, Arthur Hussman, Helen Gray, Floyd Barnstable, I rank Studnick, Ethel Altom, Bessie Givans, Euvrene Parc, Louis Klancnik. Reiner Bauer, Frank Kapilla, Victor Gent. Ruth Shellhaus, Lucille Ivoomis. Armando Pini. Mary Kirkland. Mary I ehotan, Charles Keifer. George Hill, Joe Kkkers, Helen Komn, Clara Nollman, William Brockman. Carl Heldebrandt. Yvonne Dahler, Katherine Ronchctti. Helen Popovich, John Karmazinas. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On the prairies of Nokoniis, In the heart of Illinois, We embarked in our canoe To the famous halls of learning. On the threshold of “PazookieV Wigwam We inscribed our names in stone. 'Chen we wandered through the forests Gazing at the upper classmen. But ere the sun had set on Tuesday, The warriors of the other tribes Had smeared us with their war paint And caused us to run and hide. Later, the papooses of the Nevergrcens” assembled To choose their chieftains and their guides: Medicine Doctors, Meyrosa” and Moodica,” Chief “Poison Ivy” and maiden Lane,” Keeper of the Wampum Lily” gay, The stately Aster” to join the council wise. And brave Mclvini” to write in rhymes Of the pow-wows and good times. Ere the ’leventh moon had risen We were questioned by the wise men On the wisdom we had gained, And they were surprised at the knowledge Which we had retained. But to our relief the Basketcers” And their fair squaws tall Came and invited us to a pow-wow Where good time was had” by all. But before us loom again the questions Which the wise men soon will ask. Now and then we have the recollections Of the feast and pow-wow given By the Xevergreens” Papooses all At the Basketeers” beck and call. Piikc twenty-nine Pajcc thirty ‘She had sent through all the village Messengers with wands of willow. As a sign of invitation. As a token of the feasting; And the wedding guests assembled. Clad in all their richest raiment. Robes of fun and belts of wampum. Splendid with tlieir paint and plumage. Beautiful with beads and tassels.” rnrumnu «i_i CHORUS Pa re thirty-two THE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS oooooo There is perhaps no other extra-curricular activity which furnishes training to tlie high school pupil so valuable in later life as that offered in chorus and operetta work. Mr. Radeniacher is to he congratulated upon the improvement, growth and success the music department has made under his leadership. The operetta, “The Gypsy Rover, a very difficult production for high school pupils, was a complete success. It contained the romance of II Trovatore. the comedy of Shakespeare and avoided the tragedy of Miserere. The plot of the play centers about the romance of the Gypsy Rover and an English lady. The usual intervention of the irratc father halts an elopement and lands the brave lover in prison. In reality lie is not a gypsy, but is an English lord who was kidnapped in childhood by the gypsy mother. He is eventually restored to his heritage and automatically becomes a favored suitor for his lady love. Much of the success of the production was due to the able assistance of Miss Yacklc. director of dramatization, Mrs. Moody, accompanist, and Miss Blessing, costumer. The cast of characters was as follows: Meg (Rob’s foster mother), an old gypsy woman..............Madeline Ronchetti Zara, the belle of the gypsy camp..............................Sylvia Coakley Marto, Meg’s husband........................................Arthur Zimmerman Sinfo, gypsy lad in love with Zara...........................Olin Kcttclkamp Rob, the Gypsy Rover (afterwards Sir Gilbert Howe, lost heir to the Sir Gilbert Howe estates) ........................................Cecil Rapp Lady Constance, the English lady, daughter of Sir George Martendale Mary Grace Whitten Lord Craven, an English fop.................................Melvin Brueckner Sir George Martendale, an English country gentleman.............James Ronchetti Nina, Sir George's second daughter...........................Angeline Tosetti Captain Jerome, captain in the English army.................Eugene Fahnestock Sir Toby Lion, a social butterfly.............................Charles Folkerts McCorkle. a song publisher of London.........................Edwin Kettelkamp Lackey, a butler.................................................Judd Brown GYPSY CHORUS: Evelyn Johnson. Alicemay Pannwitt, Florence Stapleton, Doris Schneider. Edna Stoltc, Edna Hulbcrt. Olive Satterthwaite. Viola Bertsch. Margaret Stewart. Ivan Johnson, George Sale, James Young, Alfred Rosche. Walter Fricke. Donald Caliban and Lawrence Nantkes. ENGLISH ( HORUS: Inez Martin. Grace Hulber4. Mabel Hieronymus. Helen Grimes, Maisie Provan. Ethel Hippard, Irene Houck. Rosella Priess. Oliver Kicslar, Carl Reincke, Paul Fisher, Lawrence Rapp, Louis Radeniacher. Yern Grabbe, Ivan Anderson. Mervin Chausse, Leslie Pyle and Oscar Bolhnan. In addition to the above the persons whose names appear below arc also members of the high school chorus: Catherine Donaldson. Grace Brown, Bessie Givans, Francis Fleming. Frank Wright, Leland Schaefer. Marion Wilson and Maynard Bridwell. That the chorus is an active organization is shown by the number of programs in which it has participated. It furnished some very much appreciated musical numbers for various public programs given at the high school. Most of these were parent-teachers’ association programs. Out of the entire chorus group a boys’ glee club was organized. The glee club not only made a hit with their numbers in assembly, but also sang in public programs. One of their public appearances was when they sang Christmas carols at the Community Christmas tree program. Another was the broadcasting of some of their best selections over station WIBM, Palace Theater, Nokomis, 111. We are very proud to state that our chorus won first place in the county meet last spring. The prize given was a statue of Mendelssohn. —L. P. M. I‘atfe thirty-thre HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA ooocoo For two or three years an interest in a high school orchestra was not manifest, although our high school has always had much talent, and Mr. Rademacher has done his best to organize one. However, when, in accordance with his custom of having special selections for the student body every Monday at assembly period, Mr. Rademacher presented the youthful “Melody Kings,” who played several selections for our benefit, interest in a high school orchestra was at once secured. When Mr. Rademacher called a meeting for practice, about ten were present, from then on it has been growing steadily in number. Under the able leadership of Mr. Rademacher, the orchestra played at Parent-Teachers’ Association, broadcasted from WIBM and put the “pep” into the boys at several basketball games. W bile a part of the present orchestra will be absent next vear, more talent will show itself and we hope interest will not abate. —O. A. K. Page thirty-four 1 ‘ ™.....GUD...........’ i th-.-r. ;-' yxt$L PARENT-TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION OOOCXX) W ith a membership of thirty-five, the Parent-Teachers’ Association shows a slight decrease since last year, although the average attendance has increased materially. Of the five meetings which have been held at the present writing, two have been social and have been well enjoyed by those who attended them. The program meetings have been interesting. W e have had lectures by Dr. Eells. of Hillsboro, and Dr. Kettelkamp, of Rosamond, and a liquid air demonstration by O. H. Rugg, of Champaign. Good music has been furnished at each meeting by high school pupils and others. We expect the remaining programs to be even more interesting as they will deal more directly with our own problems. The history of the treasury is brief. The chief source of income was the serving of a Merchants’ Banquet. 'Phe only expenditure of consequence was the thirty dollars paid toward the radio. In April the district meeting of the Parent Teachers’ Association will be held in Xokomis. This will offer a fine opportunity to Xokomis people to get a better vision of the work of this organization and should give a new impetus to the enthusiasm for the coming year. —C. E. A CATASTROPHE oooooo On October 30. 1925. the Ojihavay tribe (X. T. H. S.) was visited by a pestilence (exams.) which because of its disastrous results was more terrible than any previous. It was sent by the Great Spirit (Mr. Zook) to test the fortitude and strength of the Ojihavay braves and maidens, but. for one hundred thirty of them who proved incapable of withstanding the ravages of the disease, the test was too vigorous. For two weeks the Medicine Men (teachers) labored faithfully and endeavored. by inflicting on the victims all sorts of tortures (extra work), to again obtain for them favor in the eyes of the Great Spirit. Many emerged from the struggle triumphant and covered with glory, but the weakest finally succumbed to the wrath of this formidable deity. —At. Pukc thirty-five DOMESTIC SCIENCE THE COOKING CLASS Miss Blessing, our teacher, so kind and true, Has taught us things we never knew; So patient, so trim, and very sweet— She’s a teacher that’s hard to beat. “Bert” Kellogg is a real good cook, She can make mayonnaise without a book; And when Hannah Hunter is around No dirty dishes can then be found. Norma and “Dotty” are good cooks, too. And Anna always finds something to do. Emily and Rachel do their best Whenever we have a cooking test. Mary Grace and Inez—potatoes they peel. Helen Caliban always does a great deal. She never shirks, but goes right along. Always happy and humming a song. Red Hot Chili is what Dorothy makes, A gallon of catsup is the amount she takes; Whenever “Babe” Grabbe makes dinner for you. Deviled eggs and peas will be the menu. Here’s to the cooking class of ’26! There’s not a thing that they can’t fix. If you ever want to get a good treat. This is the place to come to eat. —By “Babe” Grabbe. Pajro thirty-six SCIENCE Science is improving every kind of industry upon which man depends for his physical existence. We are living in an age of scientific research and experiment. In many important ways our modern civilization is different from that of our great-grandparents. This improvement has been made possible by the results obtained from scientific investigations carried on by men who have devoted their lives to the work. To live without some knowledge of the general principle of science is like feeling one’s way in the dark. To study science is to learn how to understand the environment in which we live and how to adjust ourselves to it and how to improve our physical and social conditions. Science consists of systematically arranged knowledge resulting from careful and purposeful observation. Never before in this country has there been so insistent a demand for a more thorough and more comprehensive system of instruction in practical science. Forced by recent events to compare our education with that of other nations, we have suddenly become aware of our negligence in this matter. Industrial and educational experts and commissions are united in demanding a change. The ultimate aim of introductory science is, then, the active and wholesome participation in the desirable activities of life, or good citizenship. If science instruction in the high school meets this objective, it will in an equal degree meet the objective of exploring the fields of science, and will thereby stimulate and guide the student in his later study. Page thirty-seven COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT TYPEWRITING First Year Class Rank Average per minute First—Joyce Zimmerman ...... . 52 Second—Doris Schneider 48 Third—Fisa Henkel 47 Second Year Class Rank Average per minute First—John Vertal ............... 71 (Awarded Pearl Medal) Second—Arintha Grabbe ........... 63 (Awarded Gold Medal) Third—Lawrence Vernetti ....... 62 Fourth—Alfred Rosche ............ 60 The pearl medal. medal is the first of its kind won by N. T. H. S. SHORTHAND This is the second gold First year for Heyenga system of shorthand. Fdna Contralto, Evelyn Johnson, Mabel Hieronymus, Donald Caliban and Margery fammen are best, and capable of taking dictation at 75 words per minute. BOOKKEEPING 1 he bookkeeping student of today is the business man of tomorrow. If he has a knowledge of the correct principles as bookkeeper, he will apply them; or, as manager, he will see that they are applied bv the bookkeeper. In the first semester of bookkeeping a knowledge of the laws of debits and credits is gained and applied. Journal, ledger, posting, accounts, trial balances and statements are studied. In advanced bookkeeping partnership is taken up. Six-column statements, the American or technical, and report forms of statements are studied in this term’s work. Page thirty-eight GLD..01 0 X13“ AGRICULTURE The farm mechanics class, which is part of the agricultural course and contains thirteen students, is one of the busiest and most useful classes at X. T. H. S. The results of its work are clearly evident in and around the building, and this class is to be given credit for quite a few improvements. The most gigantic enterprise which the farm mechanics boys have undertaken this year is the building of a garage, sixteen feet deep and forty feet long, which now stands completed, except for a coat of paint, at the eastern end of the high school campus. The expense of this garage was borne by the janitor and four teachers, whose cars it now shelters. Besides this, the boys have decorated the “Ag” room, built several partitions in that department, and have made a filing cabinet and numerous magazine racks. At present they are at work on a seed corn germinator, which will have a one thousand ear capacity. On December 18 and 19 a Community Grain Show was held. In February the grain judging team from the soils and crops class won third place in the Sectional Grain Judging Contest. Last year in May the animal husbandry class also had the honor of taking third place in the Sectional Dairy Judging Contest held at Shelbyville. Page thirty-nine THE SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN PARTY oooooo On Tuesday evening, October 27. 1925, the freshmen and the faculty were entertained by the sophomores at a never-to-be forgotten Hallowe’en party. The first thing on the program was the vain attempt to frighten the supposed-to be-timid freshmen by a series of ghostly yells, screeches and dark places. Then the “Melody Kings,” who played some snappy selections for our benefit, entertained us while we shook hands with one another for a dime, which was won by a lucky sophomore. We played a number of up-to-date games, after which every one hastened up stairs to partake of a delectable lunch consisting of sandwiches, pickles, doughnuts and hot chocolate. At a lather late (?) hour everyone departed, having had a “keen” time. SENIOR THEATRE PARTY As a result of the Lyceum ticket sale contest among the seniors, the losers. “Side Number Two,” entertained “Side Number One” with a delightful theatre party Friday evening, December fourth. Thirty-eight seats were reserved for us, and as we proud and haughty seniors entered the theatre in a body, we attracted considerable attention from the rest of the audience. The movie, “The Iron Horse,” was an historical play dealing with the first transcontinental railway, and it was of more than usual interest. When it was over, we moved in a phalanx, headed by our noble captain, “Cod,” to Henkel’s con fectionery, which had been specially decorated in blue and white for the occasion. and there we were served a very delectable three-course lunch. We en joyed this immensely, and then found, to our great satisfaction, that there was a still better treat in store for us. This was in the form of a dance at Angeline Tosetti’s home. After stepping on each other’s toes for several hours, we very regretfully submitted to a parting of the ways. —“Dodv.” THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE PARTY On February twelfth we met At X. T. H. S. gym; e had a “darned good time, you bet. For we were full of vim. We joined the great Olympic games. And Litchfield won the loving cup; (Each group was given favorite names) And after that we went to sup. We had ice cream, cake, and hearts (Brick ice cream, you know). We found partners by matching parts— The freshmen are not so slow. And af.er this we all went home. And this is the end of the tale. And far and near where’er we roam. We’ll think the freshies never fail. i’llvo forty ■9fcB-3T0KSfrg SENIOR-JUNIOR PARTY On Friday evening, April ninth, when the seniors gave the juniors their long expected party, spring burst forth in all its glory for the occasion. This was at least true indoors, for flowers of many kinds were the dominant feature of the decorations. After a lively mixer, in which both hosts and guests vied with one another in the now extinct art of gossip, a clever little play, “Brain Waves,” featuring Dorothy Smith, Alfred Rosche and Rosella Priess, was presented. Various other forms of entertainment were afforded, and then came the treat of the evening, the refreshments, which consisted of fruit cocktail, tuna fish salad with olives and sandwiches, ice cream and angel food cake. The last event of the evening was a game in which dice and consequently chance played a prominent part. FACULTY PICNIC )ne fine evening in early fall the members of the faculty responded to the lure of woods and stream and betook themselves to the country club grounds for an evening of real fun. After it appeared that most of the crowd had assembled, an inventory was taken and there was found missing one Ford coupe with three occupants and all the food. After a seemingly endless wait, when the pangs of hunger were becoming well nigh unendurable and hope was almost abandoned, the missing Ford, occupants and food appeared. There were wonderful tales of punctured tires—tales which the party, being so hungry, swallowed without much difficulty. Hot hamburger sandwiches and all the trimmings were soon being devoured with relish. A bright moon in the heavens, soft breezes through the trees, child-like games, and singing all contributed to a perfect evening. —C. E. SCHOOL PICNIC The governor of Illinois appointed April 16 as Arbor and Bird Day, to be celebrated in schools and other public places throughout the state with exercises emphasizing the importance of the propagation of trees, shrubs and vines, and the preservation of our native birds. We celebrated this day with a picnic and nature tour at Beck’s Creek, about eighteen miles southeast of here. This is a beautiful spot with a picturesque stream meandering through a thickly wooded vale. Mr. Rade- macher, the biology instructor, pointed out many wonders of nature to us and we made a collection of varied plants and shrubs, which were later placed in the campus of N. T. H. S. A lunch had been prepared and all enjoyed a fine feast in the forest. —L. M. Page forty-on«- Patpe forty-two 'Titus it was that Hiawatha, In his wisdom, taught the people All the mysteries of painting. All the art of Picture-Writing On the smooth hark of the birch-tree. On the white skin of the reindeer. On the grave-posts of the village. LITERATURE The literature to he found on the following pages will probably never be mistaken for Milton’s, Dante’s or Longfellow’s, nor is it an attempt to write the great American epic. Hut one thing it does show—the originality and vigor characteristic of N. T. H. S. in both poetry and prose. In this literary department our first aim has been to leave with the reader the most cherished memories of his high school days, and to do this as far as possible through the medium of artistic expression. As yet no Poe or Burns has been found in our ranks, so we trust our readers will make due allowance, and not criticize us too severely, but look rather to content than to form. —At. NOKOMIS SCHOOLS Should you ask me whence this story. With its legends and traditions. With its frequent repetitions. I should answer. I should tell you, “From the lips of many people. From the lips of older people. From the ones who long have lived here In this town upon the prairie In the village of Nokomis.” Long ago the early settlers Built their homes upon the prairie, Close beside the railway built them. That the black and puffing monster Might provide a way for shipping. Might provide a way for travel, Might provide a way to carry Messages to friends and loved ones They had left far to the eastward. To the homes beside the railway In this village on the prairie Children came; bright, happy children. Making life the more worth living, Gathered flowers upon the prairie. Played upon the streets at sundown. Then the fathers in the village Straightway-spake one to the other, “We must build somewhere a schoolhouse. We must find somewhere a teacher. Find a teacher, man or woman, Who will teach these little children; They must have an education. So a building was provided— Just a tiny one-room schoolhouse For the children of Nokomis. Now this village by the railway With the Indian name Nokomis, With the years grew longer, wider. Grew until the little schoolhouse Would no longer hold the children. Who came daily to the building. Daily hearkened to their teachers. Page forty-four old.mmms 'Then the patriarchs of the village Planned a larger, better building; Chose a site upon the high ground, Sloping gently to the westward. Here the building was erected. Out of dark red bricks ’twas budded. Long and narrow were the hallways: Steep and narrow were the stairways, Leading to the upper story. In the center of the roof-top Hung a bell within a tQwer, And this hell called to the children, Little children of Nokomis, Come and get an education.” Now this building proved a blessing Through the many years that followed. But, alas! There came an evening, When the school was left unguarded. When in some mysterious manner. In some strange, mysterious manner, A great conflagration started And the ringing of the fire bell Waked the people from their slumbers. Ran they quickly to the schoolhousc. Hurried they their aid to offer. But, alas! Too late to save it. Stood in groups around the building. Watched the flashing flames spread higher. Watched until the walls had crumbled. Then they turned their faces homeward And the building lay in ruins. Then the people of Nokomis, Then the Board of Education. Straightway put their heads together. Saying, “We must build another. Build another, better schoolhousc For the children of Nokomis.” So the plans were found and chosen. So the builders labored daily Till a new school was completed. Out of yellow bricks tis builded. Wide and airy are the hallways. Broad and sloping are the stairways Leading to the second story. And the builders, ere ’twas finished Placed a tower above the entrance. Hung the hell up in the belfry. And its mellow tones, like music. Call unto the many children In the village of Nokomis, “Come and get what is your birthright. Come and get an education.” Far beneath the Indian village, Lying dark throughout the ages, Many feet beneath the surface. Countless tons of coal were hidden. But at last it was discovered. Mines were sunk down to this treasure That it might be mined and hoisted, That it might give heat and comfort To the people of Nokomis. To this village on the prairie Strangers came; so many strangers Hoping to obtain employment In the coal mines near the village. And the bell up in the tower Called unto these strange men’s children, “Come and harken to the teachers. Come and get an education.” And they came until the building Was quite filled to overflowing. Then the Board of Education Talked this serious matter over Saying, “We must build another. Build somewhere another schoolhouse For the children of Nokomis.” So at last it was decided. So the site was bought and paid for. And a building was erected. Far across the tracks ’twas budded And the children of the North Side Find their way up to this building. There to get what is their birthright, There to harkeif to their teachers. There to get an education. There learn lessons full of wisdom That they may be better able To meet life, and all its worries. Now the patriarchs of the village Felt their work indeed was ended. Schools enough bad been provided For the children of Nokomis. But anon were heard suggestions. Rumors of another building, One to be entirely High School, Built and kept up by the township. Phkc forty-six OLD.NOKOMIS ? fn good time the steps were taken. Ways and means were found to build it. Such a pleasant site selected At the outskirts of the village By the highway leading outward To the Land of Mudjekcewis. To the region of the West Wind. There it stands—“A thing of beauty. And as such “a joy forever. All of this points backward, backward To a time in earlier history. To the making of the famous “Ordinance of ’eighty-seven’, Which made plain, that in the “Northwest. “Schools should ever be encouraged. Happy the Nokomis children That so much has been done for them. Much to make life more worth living. Much to bring success and pleasure Through the years, until a time when Gitchic Manito, the mighty, Calls. May each one be rewarded With “Well done! Come thou and enter To the region of tlie Home wind. To the islands of the Blessed, To the land of the Hereafter. —M. K. A. Page forty-seven old.nokomls- HARD LUCK A few years ago I saved a great deal of money and decided to go west. While on the train. I spent the time very enjoyably and amused myself in various ways, hut once 1 had a little trouble with a colored waiter. He was going up and down the aisle hollering “Chewing gum ! Chewing gum !” but no matter how long he kept up the racket, 1 wouldn't give him mine. 1 noticed he had a whole basket already—some people must be generous. In San Francisco while I was wandering about the streets, I met a minstrel, an old high school graduate, and he told me the hardest luck story I ever listened to. It was something like the following: “A short time ago, while I was in Seattle. I saw an ‘ad’ for a good position in San Francisco. My pocketbook wasn’t exactly bulging, so by playing the banjo I earned just enough to pay my fare on a steamer, second class. When I went on board, I didn't have a red cent, but what I did have was the not very pleasant prospect of three days ahead of me, sans eats, until I should reach Frisco. The first twenty-four hours I followed old advice: ‘Sleep all day to avoid eating, and sit up all night to avoid sleeping.’ The next day I met a stranger who proposed my going to dinner with him. but 1 told him that I was dieting, so he went in without me. Meanwhile 1 consoled myself thinking of all the good things he was ordering. )n the third day I coul 1 stand it no longer—this was dieting with a vengeance—I grew desperate. I walked boldly to a table and ordered a big meal (making up for the two days lost) and trusted to blind luck that I could carry out the grand finale. At last, I summoned up nerve enough to ask the waiter for the bill, and I sat waiting to be thrown overboard, when he said, ‘Hill, sir! Why, meals are included in your ticket, sir!’ I nearly jumped overboard.” I listened sympathetically to this narrative and had to admit that the minstrel’s luck was against him. “It’s just like going to your own funeral. I said, “but it seems that all graduates have hard luck.” —Walter Fricke. P«K forty-eitfht Wm. OLD OKGM-IS THE N. T. H. S. FLOWER GARDEN In the suburbs of Nokomis Stands a field of knowledge rare; Many kinds of shrubs and flowers May be found growing there. Each plant in its own sweet way Is ot the field a part; Many their beauties arc flaunting. Others only have beauty of heart. Yi, the bright and cheery rose, Laughs aloud in glee; Elina, the modest violet. Stares timidly at me. Dotty, the pleasant faced pansy. Is never envious of anyone; Madge, the yellow buttercup. Loved since the world began. Olga, the pure white lily. Most sacred of them all; Sylvia, the lively tumble weed. So sure to get a fall. Inez, the pretty bluebell. So dainty and so sweet; LeRoy, the daring mistletoe, At Christmas time we greet. Mary Grace, the matrimonial vine. C lings lovingly to the gate; Mabel, the yellow crowned dandelion. Sighs for a better fate. Zook, the sturdy wise poppy. Tells little of what he knows; Lester, the envied smart weed. Climbs fast where’er he grows. Marion, the dutchman’s pipe. Not much dutch but mostly pipe; Dorothy, the tiny cocklebur. Clings to a smart weed for dear life. Judd, the star of Bethlehem, In a narrow path he grows; Miss Yackle. the sweet carnation. Loved where’er she goes. Marg. and Jim. the lady slippers. Takes them both to make a pair. Margery, the forget-me-not. So graceful and so fair. Mayes, the slouchy elephant ear. Takes up lots of space; Josephine, the touch-me-not. Always keeps her place. Vinita, the belated four o’clock. Saves her gayest smiles for the eve; Verna, the clinging vine. More loving than you’d believe. Hannah, the sweet white clover. Brings with her a smile; Lank, the towering sunflower, Can be seen for a mile. Hubert, the humble sheep sorrel. Growing near the spring; Ang. the black-eyed Susan, A dainty little thing. Bertha, the bright hollyhock. Friendly with one and all. (Jus, the age-old shepherd’s purse, Comes to every beck and call. Mrs. Moody, the little snapper, Very cute and prim. And our dear sweet William (K), Most everyone’s met him. Lester S.. the bachelor button gay. Shall never be passed by; C od, the Jacob’s ladder. Looks up toward the sky. Benny, wild oats we’ll call him. Whom everyone meets some day. Susie, the bright-faced daisy, Always so happy and gay. Vivian, the lovely bleeding heart, So loving and so 'rue; Percy, the haughty lilac. May slightly nod at you. Ethel, the dainty primrose, So shv and yet so sweet: Grace IL. the much loved fern. Growing at our feet. Miss Blessing is the goldenrod, The lovely flower of peace; If I should tame the flowers all, There would ne’er be place to cease. The field is overflowing And reaping time draws near: The choice ones reaped will their places leave For the growth of another year. Page forty-nine OLD OKGMiS We hereby reproduce a selection of Henry Paperwad Short fellow’s complete and only poem. Mr. Shortfellow will be remembered as a pupil of the N. T. H. S. who was expelled because he refused to do “as you like it” and always slept on “a midsummer night’s dream.” “When in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes,” he wrote this poem A WET EXPERIENCE oooooo I was gazing toward the East When I came to a puddle of mud. ' And wasn’t hurryin’ in the least. When all at once, oh, Lud! My feet slipped out from under me. And there all alone I sat: On one side lay my Physiography, On the other side my hat. I lifted myself upright And looked around and saw Thank God! Not a single soul was in sight. To give me the hce haw! —Shortfellow. ooo ooooooooo GOLD ooo The classes of N. T. H. S. May he likened unto gold— They are brilliant, bright and shiny And do everything they're told (?). Fresh from the melting pot. Comes the freshman class: They are new and fresh and lively But, green gold, alas! . Then there are the sophomores (Just not cjuite so fresh). With part of the green worn off— The pride of the X. T. H. S. (?) Then there are the juniors Rising to a higher chair. They’re “kinda” mixed, you .know. And their color’s not quite clear. The seniors, high and mighty. Are of the purest kind of gold. They might be classed as plaTIXum. They’re getting wise and old. And it wouldn’t ever he right to say That any of these classes Were even partly yellow gold. So, a cheer to our lads and lasses! Page fifty (“Part of the Green Rubbed off.”) OLD:NGRGMIS= THE OLD STAGE COACH ROAD oooooo In the central part of Illinois there winds an old. old road long used by many generations. It might have started as the streets of Boston did, and it might have started like this. One day at twilight an Indian maiden heard an owl call unlike any she had heard, and the sound was far off in the woods. Wondering who or what it could he. she walked down to the woods. It was a still evening in Indian summer and the leaves were lying thick on the ground, so as she walked along she made a kind of path hv kicking the brightly colored leaves out of her way. She went down to a little stream in the woods and there found a newly-made canoe tied to the bank. Wondering whose it was, she sat down and waited. Presently out of the thicket came a young Indian chief. The beautiful girl, even though she was expecting someone, was startled on seeing him. She turned to run away, but the young chief caught and held her until he could find out who she was and where she came from. She told him that she was the daughter of the chief of the bravest tribe that could be found anywhere, the Blackhawks. She soon found out that he was chief of one of the neighboring tribes. Asking her if she would meet him the next evening, he turned, stepped into the canoe and quickly paddled away, waving his hand to the maiden. She was interested in the young chief, and now that he had gone felt very lonely, so she turned around and walked thoughtfully back to the wigwam on the hill. The next evening, eager to see the young chief, she went again down to the stream. But as it was still early she carefully followed the path she had made the evening before. The chief was sitting on the bank of the stream waiting for her The girl came silently up and sat down beside him. That evening he told her he would give the call of the owl for her whenever he came, and she was to give a certain answering call if she could come. So nearly every evening at twilight she heard the love call and each time answered and came quickly down to the stream, still following the same old path. Sometimes the chief walked through the woods on his way home instead of coming in the canoe. Later, when they were married, the once young chief came often to the home of his father-in-law to ask and plea for aid, so the path between the two wigwams was often used. When the white men came to settle the west they decided that the place formerly inhabited by the two tribes was a good place for their homes, and the lovers’ little path became part of the road we know as the Old Stage Coach Road, so called because of the frequent trips made on it by the stage coach, carrying mail and passengers. Many men. both common and great, men such as Indians and pioneers, even our own great Lincoln, have traveled the old road. At one time a thriving village was located at a jog in the road and there were lighthouses on one of the present farms. The road has since been made more nearly straight, so now what remains of the town house of the little village is about a quarter of a mile from the road. Part of the lovers’ path is now forsaken, but at one time the village came near being a city of great importance, as we can tell by the following story. Page fifty-on N0KOMIS In the middle of the nineteenth century, on the corner of the jog in the road stood a stately white house in which lived Squire Stokes and his family, which included his pretty daughter, Sarah. She was a sort of tomboy, and this was considered disgraceful in those days. Her father liked this trait, but her mother, who was constantly trying to get Sarah interested in housekeeping and fancy work, did not. Sarah was a good student and really could “keep house” rather well, but she enjoyed outdoors sports with her brothers much more. Her father was not the only one who liked the little tomboy, for about two miles down the road lived Henry Beenian, a fine young man, and his mother. They were poor people, because the father had died when Henry was just a young boy. Henry and Sarah had grown up together, roaming in the fields and woods, hunting rabbits and squirrels, and going to the same little country school in the fall and winter. Perhaps they too, like the Indian lovers, met at the stream at twilight to talk the day over, and perhaps they, too, walked down the lovers’ path on their rambles in the fields. livery other Friday night there would be a spelling match held at tlu little school house, and Henry often went, taking Sarah. They frequently tied for first place, but they were friendly rivals. hen only small children the two always declared that they would some day marry each other. At last, after a long wait, the day came. The Squire's house was decorated and all their friends were in the parlor, which was kept spotless for just such an occasion. In the dining room the table was lit with candles, and a large cake was on the table, ready to be cut. At last the bridegroom came with his mother, and in a short time he and Sarah were married. After the ceremony Sarah went home with Henry. In a few weeks an election was to be held at the townhouse where a great question was to be settled. It was the talk of the country-side. Meanwhile Henry and Sarah decided they wanted to move about eight miles farther northwest to a farm which was considerably larger, and near to a new town then being built. Three days before the election they started on a trip to see the farm they would perhaps purchase. On the second day, after they had seen the farm and decided to buy it. they set out for home, but because of rain were compelled to stop at a farm house all night. The next morning, although it was still raining, they again started out, but were finally compelled to stop on account of the impassable roads. They spent another night at a farm house nearby and since tlu election was to take place next day, they were on their way early in the morning. Again luck was against them, and they were delayed by an accident. Noon was now upon them, and they still had five miles to go over muddy roads in a drizzling rain.. They did their best, but when they finally came to the townhouse, the clock struck six, the polls were closed, and Henry was not allowed to vote. In a few days, came the news that Audubon had lost to Springfield by one vote the privilege of being the capital of our glorious state of Illinois. If you should drive down the road some day in Indian summer, you would find that the enchantment of the Indian lovers still hangs over the road. Ask any “old-timer” in that part of the country, and lie will tell you how Audubon once lost being our state capital by one vote. Panrc fifty-two “Swift of foot was Hiawatha; He could shoot an arrow from him, And run forward with such fleet ness. That the arrow fell behind hint! Strong of arm teas Hiawatha; He could shoot ten arrows upward; Shoot them with such strength and swiftness. That the tenth had left the bow-string lire the first to earth had fallen.'' OLD NOKOMIS TK iSis JfciotbnU Kirkland “N” Captain Captain “Kirk led his warriors through a successful season with a .400 standing, tying for twelfth place in Central Illinois with Villa Grove. He put his men over the field in a commendable manner as a field general. His ability at returning punts made him unequalled in all but the Hillsboro game of the season ; even then he managed to miss their fierce tacklers for some good returns. He has an educated toe that brought his team out of the fire to a successful closing season and he rarely had a punt blocked. X. T. II. S. will miss in John a mighty good quarterback and safety. Davis “N” Captain-elect Stud, the heaviest and fiercest back on this season’s team, was the only other with Chausse to share honors in Central Illinois high school teams. He was given honorable mention. With the ball, he was a threat to opponents because of his determined drive. He was a good defensive man. especially against passes, and a hard tackier. His best was in the Assumption game when he backed the line in great style. He is captain-elect and should make a very good skipper the coming season. ith his football knowledge, and good standing with all the men, he should lead the battles of ’26 through to a successful season. Kettelkamp “N” Right End “Beans” managed to retain his last season’s berth at end and to figure in completion of our aerial attack, particularly at Shelbyville. He got down under punts well and generally kept opposing safeties from returning them Page fifty-four —9fe©-N0K0rtIS - - with any great consistency. He was a fierce offensive man, making good holes, and a determined tackier. His great work came in the Assumption game when he was the only veteran to hold up his side of the line and was able to wrap his arms around their backs’ shoe strings and bring them down for several losses. Ramsey “N” Center “Chink,” over the ball his second season, did remarkably well. His accurate passing and offensive blocking were instrumental in the completion of our plays. He was a whale of a fighter on defense and a good tackier. Chausse “N” Left Tackle Chausse, playing his last season in his old position, brought much renown to his credit by his vicious and sure tackling and his ability to open up holes in the opponents' forward wall. Nor did he rest when the play went through the other side, for he was reeling into a half or fullback’s legs cleaning up for his teammates. His meritorious effort was rewarded by his being selected tackle on the third central Illinois team. Seybert. of Assumption, met his first real opposition when lie started skirting Chausse’s side of the line and soon found it best not to come that way. O’Donnell “N” Right Halfback “Cod,” too, played his last for X. T. H. S. at right half. He was an excellent defensive man and made good interference, but yet was able to advance the ball. His best game was the Findlay game. What he lacked in weight he made up with his Irish, and had no trouble in felling the mighty Paris. Young N” Right Tackle “Moses,” veteran of last season’s team at guard, earned tackle position this season, lie was a consistent offensive man opening good holes. Rarely did they get by with the ball. Jim still has another year and much is to be expected of him. Jachino, John “N” Left Halfback “Jack,” at left half, held down his position, except for injuries, for the season. He was an excellent defensive man and a good ball carrier. When not in the half he was in the quarter position, where he showed possibilities of a next season’s field general. A bad ankle kept Jack out a lot of the season, but with better luck next season you’ll hear more from him. Fisher “N” Guard, Center “Scott,” although a bit light, managed to start in all of the games but the last of the season, in which he was ineligible. He was a plucky guard with plentv of fight, a sure tackier, and a good blocker in line. At center his passes were good and his defense as well or better than at guard. Scott, too, has another season to help make football history in its infancy at N. I. H. S. Bridwell “N” Guard “Minnie,” dubbed wing-foot by Rakes, making his first appearance in the moleskins this year, came through in a commendable manner. 11 is weight Pa«e fifty-fivt OIP NQ 9M.IS — and strength made him a power in the line offensively, and on defense he improved through the season till at close they were good who stayed out of his grasp. When exams threw Ramsey and Fisher for a good loss, Minnie performed over the ball, not making a single bad pass in an entire game, a ext vear will find him better. Groser “N” Left End “Jake,” on the left flank, became a good end, as the season developed, for his first year. IIis offensive and defensive work improved in each game until he became a consistent tackier and good blocker, lie was also clever at snagging passes out of the air for good gains. Jake has two more seasons and before he leaves, lie will be a good one, we dare say. Jachino, James “N” Half and Full “Jim ’ alihough light, was a sure tackier and a good blocker. He played at both full and half, at the latter the more, however, and was a good sub for either Jack or “Cod.” He generally stopped end runs behind the opposing team’s own line, and few passes were completed in his territory. He hit the line hard and low and was rarely caught for a loss. Folkerts “N” End “Spooks,” a rangy sophomore, became well acquainted with the game his first season, and although injuries kept him out of all but the first and last games, lie demonstrated against Assumption that he was in no wise bad timber for varsity football. Meyers had a hard time bringing back Kirk’s punts because “Oil was generally there to camp on his ankies where he caught it. Great things will be expected of him in coming seasons. Bollman “N” Left Halfback “Turk,” possibly the shiftiest and fastest back of this season’s squad as a football player, was showing good for a short time. W earing a suit but eight times, he managed to whip into shape for Assumption and filled the position in a very commendable manner, being instrumental in the 6-0 win of that game. The first time “Turk” chucked the ball under his arm he tramped off tackle ten yards, besides playing an exceptional, defensive game. Rademacher “N” Right Halfback “Boody” reported to spring practice, but did not come out for squad ai beginning of grid practice; like “Turk ’ he was in uniform but eight practices. He demonstrated plenty of fight and nerve, and the makings of a good halfback. Seldom did Assumption halves cross their line of scrimmage or end runs on his side. “Boody” has two more seasons and should develop into a very dangerous man with the pig skin under bis arm. Rakes “N” Guard “Fleet Foot.” our dreadnaught guard, developed by the end of the season such a chuck and drive that those who opposed him soon learned to respect his strength. His weight and size made him a power in the line. His best game was the Assumption game, although by no means was his appearance in the Litchfield game unworthy of note. Needless to say he made a consider- Pajce fifty-six Qw-mmMis able impression with Litchfield fans and players, as he was selected first team guard on Litchfield New Herald’s central Illinois mythical “eleven.” “Fat” lias three more seasons on the gridiron and by that time he should make many central Illinois teams respect his ability. Rosche “N” Guard Alfred demonstrated what “school spirit meant to a student by his loyalty along with that of Hodman, Radie and Meyers, when the ranks of the team were depleted by ineligibility by coming out and holding up the fighting tradition of Nokomis teams, .Although green at his position, and receiving much battering, he was one ot the “eleven” who turned the tide, and bore his end of the burden in the last game. Meyer “N” Left End Lester, willing and full of enthusiasm, came out to assist, and assimilated enough end play to make possible a victory by only a short period ol practice. His best work was at offense and he took care of bis man in good style. Grabbe “25” Halfback Verne, a quick starter, a shifty runner, and a good pass receiver, played in several games, but not enough to win a letter. His nest appearance was against Findlay, in which he made several nice runs. Verne is with us again and he should make 'em work to keep him off the team. Capitani “25” Halfback Arnold, a first year man, displayed unusual ability in practice as a ball carrier. He has a good cut-back which makes a good dodge possible. He was fast and shifty; however, he never got an opportunity to demonstrate his ability this season. He is good timber lor haitoack material. Anderson “25” Halfback “Carp,” handicapped with size and weight, was at practice faithfully all season and was in some play. He has knowledge of the game and should be of value to coming teams. Brueckner “25” Guard “Brick,” out for his first year at football, showed up as a very capable linesman ; although rather light and rangy, he will put on weight and width by next season, and should prove a strong link in the line. Others out were Rhodes, guard; Hard, guard and center; Caliban, end; O’Brien, guard, and Yurgin, guard. They show good possibilities and much credit is clue them for helping to make the team we had this season. Kapilla and Schaefer were also out; both were ineligible and unable to play, but were a great help in scrimmage. Our football season was not a glorious success, but we finished with a .400 standing, thus tying with Villa Grove and Effingham for twelfth place in the standing of central Illinois teams. The surprise of the season was the last game in which Assumption met defeat by a six to nothing score, Kirk” having dropped over a drop kick and one place kick. In this game the much heralded “greenhorns” or completes played and showed plenty of fight and football to close the season with a win, over a comparatively strong team. PaKe fifty-seven _ QH)- 0KOMIS—-—-4 I’a e flfty-eiRht ‘'SSS aL BASKETBALL OOOOOO Kettelkamp “N” Right Guard “Beany,” 1925 and '26 pilot, was primarily a defensive man, hut was able to score occasionally. His height and quickness of thought were great assets in getting the hall trom the hank hoard and sending it down the floor. Olin proved a capable captain by insisting that all his men train, and setting a good example for them. Davis “N” Left Guard “Stud” showed a great deal of basketball in his second year. His consistent scoring and good dribbling were very valuable assets to the team. Gwen showed himself to he a very capable guard and the making of one of Nokomis’ greatest guards. Ramsey “N” Center “Chink,” with a few exceptions, was successful in handling the tip-off which was instrumental in his team’s success. He was an exceptional shot, and looped several in, in the Sectional, which carried the team on to its second place. Leroy was a good defensive man, covering the center of the floor in very good style. Kirkland “N” Left Forward “Kirk,” in his last year, was an ideal floor man. a good dribbler, clever pivot user, and an excellent shot. He was the mainstay of the team and the center of many a clever play. John ended his high school career in a zenith of glory. Chausse “N” Right Forward Mervin, a conscientious worker, was invaluable to his team, even though he did not make any all-star selections, lie nearly always handled the hall before Kirk” or “Chink” shot, which shows his sportsmanship and also his ability to see a man in the open. He was a good shot and very good floor man. Jachino, John “N” Forward and Guard “Jack” is a good defensive man. an excellent floor man. and a fair scorer, lie was one of the most dependable substitutes and could he depended upon to till any position he was sent into. lie went into several games and stopped a formidable offense, or helped to give his team a lead. Ronchetti “N” Center “Lank” proved a good relief man and went in long enough several times to let one of the starters get a rest or a hit of advice, lie is a good shot, hall passer, and dribbler, so much is expected of him next season. O'Donnell “N” Forward “Cod,” a verv valuable reserve, had exceptional speed which made him an excellent floor man. He was a good scorer and made cpiite a few points when used, lie captained the reserves in their games and showed excellent generalship. Jachino, James “N” Forward “Jim” is a fighter, a good defensive man, and by no means a had offensive man. He is also a good dribbler and hall handler, proving a very valuable reserve. Jim has another year and should he a very good man next year. Bridwell “N” Guard “Minnie” developed into a fast defensive man, good dribbler, fair hall handler, and a good rebound guard. He also had an eye for the basket and received his share of guard points. Competition on the defensive end of the floor should he heavy next season with “Min out. Page fifty-nine OLD NOKOMIS THE SEASON OF 1925-26 Nokomis went farther this year than any team in the history of the school. It was rather late season before the team got well under way, but, nevertheless, it delivered the goods in the tourneys at Pana. In the District Tourney the team held up in very good style and took the championship game with a good margin. When the boys entered tbe Sectional, many people had their doubts as to how far Nokomis would go, but when the final game started, the old red and black warriors were out there with the only other survivor of the preliminary rounds. When the final gun shot. Old Nokomis finished second in the Sectional Tournament, and probably closed one of the best seasons any team from this school will see in several years. Season’: Nokomis 12 Moweaqua ... 19 Nokomis 19 Raymond 12 Nokomis 13 Pana 9 Nokomis 19 Assumption . 13 32 Irving 15 Nokomis 17 Alumni 15 Nokomis 30 Raymond 6 Nokomis 12 Litchfield 34 Nokomis 19 Witt 16 Nokomis 22 Shelbyville ... 20 Nokomis 16 Hillsboro 19 Nokomis 25 Witt 24 Nokomis 2 Pana 0 Nokomis 19 Litchfield 7 Nokomis 5 Shelbyville ... 30 Nokomis 42 Bement 24 Nokomis 2 Atwood 0 Scores Stonington Tournament Nokomis... 30 Assumption .. 15 Nokomis... 32 16 Nokomis. 16 24 (Second place) County Tournament Nokomis... 22 Litchfield 25 District Tournament Nokomis... 33 Ramsey 17 Nokomis. . 20 Taylorville 13 Nokomis... 41 Rosamond . 1 Nokomis... 27 12 (Championship) Sectional Tournament Nokomis... 25 10 Nokomis.. 25 Quincy 22 Nokomis... 24 Casey .. 16 Nokomis... 21 30 (Second place) Our All-Stars Each man on the first team this year received a position on one or more all-star teams or at least some honorable mention. Kirkland received more honor than any other single player and finished his three-year career in basketball with a halo of fame. He was placed on both the Decatur papers’ all-Central Illinois teams as a forward, on both the District and Sectional first teams and also on the second team at Stonington. Ramsey received a great amount of glory by being placed on both the District and Sectional teams as center. He also was on the second Central Illinois team and one third, besides receiving honorable mention and making the first all-star team at Stonington. Davis received more prestige than any other man probably ever did on Nokomis teams in his first year with the squad. He made the county all-star and also the Sectional, besides receiving honorable mention in the Decatur Review’s all-Central Iliinois teams. Kettclkamp was granted the captaincy of the all-star teams at Stonington and was also a guard on that team. Chausse, although he did not make any all-star selections, received honorable mention on the Decatur Review’s list of all-Central Illinois teams. Page sixty tauuutt— ti mnii ■ 1 -1 i H ■ in ■■———■ ■,Mi1 SECOND TEAM The second or red shirt squad of Nokomis included TrifTet, Caliban, O’Brien, Groser, Anderson, Fischer, Young, Folkerts, Rademacher and Wright. Fischer, Young, Folkerts and Rademacher wore white shirts at some time during the season, and will he very valuable material next season, in addition to other men. “Radie” captained this squad in nearly all of its games. It was the faithfulness of these men that made possible a championship squad this season. They all reported each night and gave the first squad plenty of hot scrimmage, which was instrumental in building up our District Champs of ’26. OUR COACH Too much emphasis cannot be laid on the coaching of Mr. Mayes in the past season. He was an excellent man for the players to get along with and never had to resort to drastic measures to enforce his rules. Mr. Mayes’ chief aim at the present time is to get athletics on a paying basis in Nokomis. We hope to see him back next year as athletic director and coach. Pajre sixty-one OLDNOKOMIS TRACK The track squad this year is the largest of several past seasons. Many of the men reporting for practice were out last year and two of them are letter men. A rather late start was made, due to the prolonged basketball season. But with hard work and good weather a winning team should be produced this year. The men reporting this year are Bollman, Young, Bridwell, Ramsey, Ronchetti, Meyer, Reincke, Davis, Chausse, Groser, Fahnestock. Jenkins, arnsing, Rhodes, Grisamore, Mill, O'Brien, Brueckner, Kapilla, Hard, Schneipp, James, 1’ini, Anderson, Governor, Karmazinas, Klancnik, Yurgin. Gent, Brown, Studnick, Johnson, Shanks, Wilson, Fetsko, Capitani, TrifFet. Cuthbertson, Vernetti and Pare. COUNTY MEET, 1925 The county meet was held here last year, and even though Nokomis didn't take first or second, it made a fairly good showing. Five men placed in the meet and thus earned their letters. John McGhee won the high hurdles and established a record of 17.5 seconds. John graduated last spring and will not be with us this season. Albert Viola finished third in the 880-yard run and thus came into possession of a medal and also a track letter. Wilbur Brueckner took third in the hop step and-jump. procuring for himself a letter and a medal; he also left, as did John and Albert, so we will have to get along without him this spring. Oscar Bollman broke the county pole vault record and established a new one of 10 feet Ufa inches, a very good record for a high school student. e are proud of Oscar and expect much of him this year. Stud Davis took third in the high hurdles and thus won his letter and a medal. It also showed him that he was capable of doing something and awoke an ambition in him to do more this season. Papre sixty-two TENNIS The tennis movement was rather slow in getting started this season because of tiie bad condition of the outdoor courts. A great interest is shown on the indoor court, however, and the prospects are good for a close and hotly contested tournament. In the tournament last season the mixed interclass doubles match was taken by Margery Tammen and Leroy Ramsey, representing the junior class. The girls’ doubles honors were carried off by Elsa Henkel and Frances Pallai, while the boys’ doubles were taken by George Moeller and Carol Travis. The girls’ singles went to Elsa Henkel and the boys’ singles to George Moeller. W ith all these people in school except Moeller and “Travie” the matches this spring should be very interesting. GOSSIP The other morning Mr. Newport was seen calling at Mr. Barth’s home after that gentleman had left for school. We don’t want to excite Mr. Barth, but—draw vour own conclusions! Isn’t that too bad? The ideal couple, Margery and John, are divorced. After nineteen months of peaceful sailing on the blissful sea of matrimony, their ship struck a reef, and—two loving hearts are torn asunder! Ilm! looks like two people we know are interested in the same town. At least Miss 'Thompson and Dorothy have been suspiciously intimate of late. Investigation shows that “Red” is due here with a particular boy friend of his. Anna Studnick was seen in the Hillsboro auditorium last night between 8:30 and 9. Was she alone? According to the latest rumors Alfred Rosche has another steady (?) girl. Who can it be this time? It is said that Oliver Kieslar gave a wild party last night at his home. Of course, we weren’t there, but then he always did seem rather dangerous. It isn’t hard to tell where chemistry “Esther.” Mr. Rademacher’s mind is—calling everyone in Patfc sixty-three old.mmms Pa«e sixty-four ‘And in silence all the warriors, Broke llie red stone of the quarry. Smoothed and formed it into Peace Pipes, Broke the Ion; reeds by the river. Decked them with the bric litcst feathers And departed each one homeward . . Page sixty-six ‘Then the handsome Pau-Puk-Kccuis, He the idle Yenadiszc, He the merry mischief-maker, Whom the people call the Storm Pool, Rose among the guests assembled . . . Danced at Hiawatha’s Wedding . . . . Danced the Beggar's Dance to please them.” ---- ...........-,- , .,«...■-------------------- PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS The business houses mentioned below helped us in making this Annual a success by advertising. We wish to help them by making their ads profitable. For this reason and because we appreciate their interest in our work we ask everyone to patronize them. Pallai’s Davidson Gaetano Ismari (). H. 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State Street Paire sixty-eijfht CLASS RINGS WATCHES AND JEWELRY CAMERAS AND FILMS PEREBOOM PEREBOOM BELL PHONE 76 Mr. Mayes—If you were a manufacturer, how would you pay for a shipment of rubber from England? Arnold Capitani—Charge it! Marion W ilson announces that from now on his name is Paul because he is tired of getting letters addressed “My dear madam.” A young woman goes upstairs at 7:45 to dress for the evening; she is nineteen years old and weighs 102 pounds. State the wait of the young man downstairs.—College Humor. First Freshie—How did you lose your teeth, kid? Second Freshie—Shifting gears on a lollypop. Frosh (at library)—May I take the girl of the limberlost out over the week end ? Frosh—Just to think, every time I breathe somebody dies! Soph—Better try Listerine. He (at dance)—I suppose you are all dated up for the evening? She—No, I have the 9th porch soda, the 10th cozy corner and the 6th dance open.—College Humor. Pa e sixty-nine —--- . OLD.mmms Stung ? Did you ever step into a Confectionery to buy candy and get Royally gypped? You’ve, no doubt, like all of us, bought candy in places where the boxes looked lovely, but the candy tasted like it had been made by the help while the boss was out of town. At the Greek Candy Kitchen the box that holds the candy is incidental. Although our packages are attractive, it’s the candy that counts. Our candy is home made. The purest and most delicious of milk chocolate, the most toothsome of imported nuts, the highest grade of pure cane sugar, the most delicate of appetizing flavors. All these are combined with a rare skill of candy making to suit your candy appetite. Why, boy, our candy’s got to make good. You’ll be surprised when you buy candy at our store, but it’ll be the best surprise you ever had. By the way—Have you tried cur North Poles—the Big Nickle’s worth ? THE GREEK CANDY KITCHEN All Flavors of Ice Cream and Ices in Season Pajre seventy N0KOMI! He—The teacher pulled something today that hurt my feelings. She—What was it? He—My ear. Soph—I hear you and John had a spooning contest last night. Who won? Elsa H.—Well, it was neck and neck. “Won’t you come into my parlor?” Said the spider to the fly; “Parlor nothin’—get a flivver,” Was the modern fly’s reply. Mrs. Moody—Eugene, give me a sentence using the word “diadem.” Cornie—People who drink moonshine diadem sight quicker than those who don’t. Spruill Battles—Is my tire flat? Grace Hulbert—It’s a little flat on the bottom, hut the rest is (). K. C. O. I), (our young composer) : Mother uses cold cream. Father uses lather, My girl uses powder, At least, that’s what I gather. Miss Blessing (singing in church)—He holds my hand in the dark. BUY YOUR HARDWARE and FURNITURE ---from--- PANNWITT’S The Winchester Store Bell Phone 15-2 NOKOMIS CASH GROCERY E. R. RIEDLE CO., Dealers in STAPLE and FANCY GROCERIES WE DELIVER WE AIM TO PLEASE Bell Phone 367 Page seventy-one SEPTEMBER 7—Lost! 86 freshmen! Finder please return to X. T. H. S. '8—What good are schedules, anyway? They are so troublesome. 9—Our freshmen look darling with their paint and soaped hair. 10— Many of the freshmen long for pillows on which to sit. Why? 11— Intelligence tests! Most of us prove to he “Dumb Doras.” 14— We lift our melodious voices in first assembly singing of the year. 15— Oh! What a hot day! Everybody is sitting in everybody else’s car. 16— Oscar’s Ford surely can turn corners fast, on the way to the store. 17— Mystery! Who broke the scales? Fat,” do be careful. 18— Two weeks of school over with. 21—The “Melody Kings” give us a very pleasant surprise in the form of good jazz music. 22—More ambitious people strive to surpass the “Melody Kings” in the music room. Oh. glorious discord! 25—A great many explosions in chemistry cause the girls to scream with fright. 25—Three of our illustrious seniors desire to ski]) school and be visited in the hospital. 28— (Jus is unanimously elected cheer leader, and Cornie his assistant. 29— A senior girl’s birthday causes quite a commotion. 30— Nothing doing. OCTOBER 1— All seniors are engaged in deep study for “quizzes” tomorrow. 2— “Babe” Grabbe gives us a good oration, but it doesn’t suit our professor. 5— Meow!” What a commotion in Histor Four. Miss Thompson detains the whole class! 6— Some petty thief steals our sun dial. Of all the nerve we ever saw! 7— The new football fence is completed and is very nice. 8— Lester Meyer forgot to take his book home. Boo! FIoo! Patfe Beventy-two PANA THEATRE COMPANY NEW PALACE THEATRE H. Tanner, Mgr. Phone 95 Nokoinis, 111. PALACE THEATRE EAGLE THEATRE Pana, Illinois BEST IN PHOTOPLAYS HIGH CLASS VAUDEVILLE Good Ventilation Page seventy-thre RED BIRD CONFECTIONERY Henkel Bros., Props. SERVICE and QUALITY That Satisfy CANDY — CIGARS Toilet Articles and Vanities CONFECTIONS—MAGAZINES 9—In spite of the plot of the weatherman, we “romp” Findlay to the tune of 40 0. Whoop-la ! 12— Cecil Rapp displays his talent in classical music in the assembly. 13— Seniors canvass assembly for lyceum tickets. 14— hat and I.eland Rhine almost have a serious collision. Fortunately, Leland didn’t injure “Fat.” 15— History Four has serious arguments over evolution. The conclusion reached is----“nothing.” 16— Rain and more rain causes us to cancel our games with Moweaqua. Another victim lost. 19— A beautiful song bird entertains the assembly with “Indian Love Call.” (We didn’t know she was an Indian before.) 20— I lie Metropolitan quartet gives us an exceedingly fine program of both classic and jazz. 21— Lester Meyer gives a talk on “Case of Necessity” in History Four. 22— Freshies plan a wiener roast, but weatherman interferes. Many tears are shed. 23— In spite of all our pep and cheering, we lost to Hillsboro. The score is—? (secret). 26— Judd Brown gives us a few piano selections in the assembly. 27— All the sophomores entertain the “green” pumpkins. 28— The number of incompletes increaseth. Everybody choked to death upstairs from chlorine gas in chemistry. Ptttfe seventy-four Qw-Nomms ■ 29— In spite of the first snow of the winter, we all study for exams. 30— Exams! Ouch! We are flunkio! 31— Oh, Shoot! Shelbyville eleven beat us. 18 0. NOVEMBER 2— Only sixty survive exams! 3— “Pooch” sends out S. O. S. call for football players. There are only nine eligible to play. 4— The staff signs printing contract and sets the date for Tag Week. 5— Coad, the lyceum entertainer, is here tonight. 6— It is reported that Edwin and Oliver are coming out for football! We all want to see them ! 7— Because of ankle-deep water and loads of mud, we lose to Litchfield, 13-0. Tough luck! 9—Cecil and Little Radie give us a piano duet. Bravo! 10— The contract is let for annual pictures. 11— 'Ray for Mr. Zook! We get a half holiday. 12— Suffering cats! We are forced to listen two periods to orations. 13— Make up exams! 14—Whoopee! We beat Assumption, 6-0. “Turk,” Alfred, “Boody’ and Lester certainly played a good game for their letters. 16—Mr. Zook scare’s us to death with the announcement that all who didn’t do “B” work get an “1.” Wheel Of all sad words of tongue or pen. The saddest are these: “I’ve flunked again! A. P. PAUSCHERT Photographer QUALITY PORTRAITS ALWAYS Nokomis, Illinois ROBERTSON BROTHERS Builders’ Hardware, Plumbing, Electrical Supplies and Tin Work Bell Phone 254 I'uKe seventy-five GAETANO ISMARI ELECTRICAL SHOE REPAIR SHOP Shoes Repaired While You Wait All Our Work Guaranteed 118 N. Spruce St. 17— Our N. T. H. S. is presented with a “brand new” radio and victrola console. Now “There’s music in the air.” 18— Report cards! Tears! Sighs and smiles! (Mostly grouching!) 19— Teachers’ institute in Champaign. 20— More institute. No school. 23— Leroy informs English Four that amorphas are blue plants with purple flowers. Do tell! 24— Look pretty, please! “Snapshot Leslie takes our pictures. 25— Interclass tournament in full sway. Seniors are leading. 26— Turkey Day! Yum ! Yum ! 27— No school. All are recovering from effects of dinner yesterday. 30—Tag Week starts today! DECEMBER 1— “Rah! Rah! Rah!” The juniors beat the seniors in a very close game, 12-11. Poor, poor, seniors ! Tough luck ! 2— We all get “shot,” but finally recover from the “shooter.” 3— A noble senior girl, with extremely curly hair, and flirting eyes, leads the sophomores to victory, while all the rest of her class cheer for the juniors. 4— No snow, nor rain, nor wind, nor might can keep the seniors home tonight. For tonight is the big theatre party and dance at Angcline Tosetti’s. 7— Seniors all go back to baby days and become connoisseurs of baby pictures. Much hilarity and laughing caused by them. Tag Week is extended another five days. 8— Sophomores win first place in interclass tournament by a margin of one game; seniors take second place, juniors third and freshies fourth. Build a Home This Year L_ — 1 THE O. H. PADDOCK LUMBER CO. Page � eventy-8ix —QtB-HOKOMLS P A L L A I ’ S for ICE CREAM BOTTLED SODA Also Straws, Paper Plates, Spoons and Cones We Deliver Any Amount Bell Phone 59 9—Boo! Hoo! Moweaqua outsizes us, 17-13. Tough luck, Nokomis! 10— Seniors in history try in vain to distinguish between a “jenny” and a “mule.” 11— Hurrah! Kirk gives his oration. No more incomplete B. B. members. We beat Raymond, 19-12. Rah! Rah! 14— Hurray! Seniors sell 15 more annuals than anyone else, and get a half holiday. Annual staff gives “Tracked in the Snow Country,” featuring Rin-Tin-Tin. 15— It is found that the staff made twenty-five dollars clear. Not so bad! 16— Whoopee! We beat Pana, 13-6. Thirteen may he unlucky for some, but it's our “horse-shoe.” 17— Miss Thompson becomes hard boiled” and throws out two seniors from History Four. Ouch! 18— “Blind Boone” is a great hit tonight with the audience. Our men trounce Assumption, 19 20. 21— Rade informs chemistry class that Dorothy can crawl through a smaller hole than he. 22— All the Freshies rush in their last minute” letters to Santa. 23— Everyone is hilarious over prospects of vacation. Santa is good to everyone at N. T. H. S. this afternoon. Merry Christmas (Same old stuff.) JANUARY 4— Everybody sadly comes back to school after a joyous vacation. Such is life! 5— It is rumored that many of the girls are practicing the Charleston away from watchful eyes. I wonder? ? ? ? ? The Gift That Is Always in Season— YOUR PHOTOGRAPH DAVIDSON’S STUDIO “Portraits of Distinction” Most of the Photos in this Book Are Our Productions Pajrc seventy-seven . « n ’ ■OLD NOmMiB 6— Everybody gets out a half day in respect of Miss Emma Scales. 7— Cram! Cram! Cram! Or you’ll flunk on exam ! 8— Exams! Nothing could be worse than exams, unless it is to see one’s grades. 11— Exam papers returned! Tears and sighs! Laughs, but not cries. 12— Leroy Ramsey surely has a swell black eye. Metuvin, don’t be so rough. 12—Hooray! We beat Witt, 27-14. 14— We beat Shelbyville, 1816. 15— The R’s are now rah! rah! rah! instead of reading, ’riting and 'rithmetic. 18— 'I’he senior class members who arc desirous of an “A” in music sing at the P. T. A. Oh, heavenly harmony! 19— Mrs. Moody has one of her “Moods.” Accordingly, all the juniors and seniors tremble with fear. 20— What rotten luck. After we were five points ahead until the last eight minutes, Hillsboro defeats us, 19-16. 21— Everybody is growing excited, worrying about “extra work.” 22— A few fortunate people complete their extra work and play pinochle all day. 25— Three intelligence tests! Doesn’t Mr. Zook know we are all dumb-bells by now? We are told “How we see” by an electrical demonstration. 26— We get our report cards today, and such anger as is seen in some faces! 27— We beat Witt, 25-24, after a tie and three minute extra period. 28— A number of students strut their stuff at the Social Club Dance. 29— Civics class almost comes to blows over the immigration question. PARTICULAR WORK FOR PARTICULAR PEOPLE We Give You Service with a Smile QUALITY DRY CLEANERS A. E. Powley NOKOM1S, ILLINOIS Phone 423 IB S. Spruce St. NOKOMIS IMPLEMENT CO. All Kinds of Farm Implements and Machinery Fencing and Pumps We appreciate your patronage Bell Phone 85 Mutual 20 PaKt seventy-eijcht OLD..- OROMIS'-.. Compliments of SCHAPER’S DRUG STORE Nyal Quality Store Your druggist for half a century STAR BAKERY AND RESTAURANT “Don’t Say Bread—Say Blue Bird” The Place to Eat JOE WELSCH Bell Phone 43-2 FEBRUARY 1 —Mary Grace and “Rade” yodel at TBM tonight. 2— Basketball game with Pana called off. Their coach is “fired.” 3— Hillsboro beat us again on their floor by four points. Tough luck! 4— Mr. Zook returns to school after a one and a half day’s absence. W elcome home, Mr. Zook. 5— “Oh Boy! What a team!” I should say, after beating Litchfield, 19-7. before a crowd oksix hundred. Hot dog! 8— Enterprising juniors give Charleston lessons in the corridor. 9— The number of pinochle sharks increaseth. Yea Boy! 10— Cornie and Lester try the effects of sodium and acid. Result: Faces of both are covered with beauty spots. 11— Girls’ basketball tourney starts today. 12— Mrs. Moody’s and incidentally Lincoln’s birthdays. Mrs. Moody was so tickled she read the little seniors a story. 15— Liquid air demonstration makes “flame to freeze and ice to boil.” 16— Good lyceutn number tonight, “Sarah Sidesteps.” 17— Grace Wells entertains the civics class with incidents “that happened in Witt.” 18— Of all tough luck, this is the toughest. Litchfield put us out of the county tournament by a score of 26 22. It couldn’t be helped, though, because Stud and Chattsse were sick with “flu” all week. 19— Rah ! Rah ! No school! Teachers’ institute. 22— Two great events. Miss Thompson’s new Ford and W ashington’s birthday. 23— Margery Tannnen loses one of her belongings while in gym. W ho got it r 24— Lost: A lipstick. Finder please return to Irene McLean. Reward, use of it once. Pajce seventy-nine Ol —History room is now in vacant (?) room upstairs. 26— Team went to Bement tonight. Beat them, 40-26. 27— Hurrah! KirkV and Pooch's pictures appear in Decatur Herald. MARCH 1— March surely comes in like a lion. We are lost in snow, sleet and rain. 2— Jake Groser’s team wins first place in hoys’ class. Norma Henkel’s team wins first place in girls class. 3— Miss Thompson is on the warpath—and many boys are politely asked to remain until four-thirty. A—Edwin Kettelkamp has the measles. We win our first game of the tournament from Ramsey, 33-17. 5— Hurray! Whoopee! We beat Taylorville, 20 13. Also beat Rosamond, 42-1. 6— Huirah! Talk about the thrill that comes once in a lifetime; we had it. We won the district! Three men on all-star! 8— Everybody has the measles. My word ! 9— We- are getting in tune for the sectional tournament at Pana Thursday. Friday and Saturday. 10— Olive Belle Sattertlnvaite goes home, accompanied by the friendly measles. 11— Hot Dog! We beat Beardstown. 25-10, in first game of the sectional. 12— We take Quincy in our second game, 25-22. 13— We beat Casey, 24-16, but Athens takes us, 30-21. No wonder! Look at the size of them. However, Kirk and Ramsey made the first all-star. 15— Everybody still excited over basketball. Forty-five minute pep meeting. All basketball boys give speeches. Nay, not Kirk. He hid in the locker room. For shame, Kirk ! 16— “Sparkv,” of Irving, pays us a visit. 17— ’Tis the wearin of the green we do today. Freshies don’t have to put on any extras. 18— Of all sad words e er sung by man. The saddest are these: “I’ve flunked on exam.” 19— N. T. H. S. presents three act musical comedy, “Gypsy Rover. 20— First ten men are taken to Champaign to see state basketball tourney. 22— Exam grades back ! My word ! 107 are incomplete. 23— “Prisoner’s Song” is sung by incompletes. 2A—Beautiful Spring, at last thou art here. 25— Br-r-r. Where are our overcoats? Spring, “I see thee not, and yet I have thee still.” 26— Extra!!! Work!!! Dorothy Smith “ex-communicated” from tennis court. 27— Annual “Dummy” goes, so farewell, old calendar. 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MENU ooo ooo BREAKFAST ............................Jimmy and Margaret ...............................Bertha Kellogg ............................“Judge Zimmerman ................................Paul Fish(er) ...............................Sinfo and Marto Codfish or Liver......... Baked Beans .............. Brown Bread .............. Water or “Coe ............ Watermelon Rhine Preserves LUNCHEON .........Cecil O'Donnell, “Cod, “Liver” Kieslar ......................... Beanie Kettelkamp ..................................Jud Brown ................. Grace Wells, Sylvia Coak(lev) ......................Rossie and Leland Rhine Turkey .................... Brown Gravy ............... Scalloped Corn ............ Rice ...................... Greens .................... Olives .................... Pear Salad with Wesson Oil Hot Rolls.................. Butterscotch Pie .......... DINNER .............................. Turk Bollman ................... Hubert and Garrelt Brown ..........................“Comic Fahnestock .............................“Chink” Ramsey .....................................Freshmen ....................Olive Belle Satterthwaitc Eugene Pare. Wesley Hubbard, Oil” Folkerts .............Bessie Givans (she rolls her own) ...........................“Scottie Sneddon CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY of NOKOMIS Everything in Every Way Can Be Done Electrically Stiehl Service Satisfies Private Ambulance MONUMENTS O. .1. STIEHL Funeral Director Flowers for All Occasions P«kc eighty-two Oi.lI) • Lincoln Fordsoiv Universal Car 3 X CARS-TRUCKS-TRACTORS FOR MILEAGE £ McDAVID i- AI! OTOR OMPANY £ QUALITY—ECONOMY—SERVICE—PRICE John Grisamore—Aw, can’t you take a joke? Margery Tammen—Oh, John, this is so sudden. Inez—Good night! Who’s that great lug fat fellow over there? Dorothy—He’s my brother. Inez—Well, he sure is good looking. Mrs. K. (in Latin)—Translate Rex fugit.” Pupil—The king flees. Mrs. E.—Perfect tense. Pupil—The king has flees. Kindly Old Lady—And what do you expect to he when you graduate? Two time Freshman—A grandfather. What's the penalty for bigamy?” Two mothers in-law. Preside (home from first basketball game, revamps his prayer): God bless pa. God bless ma, God bless Tommy, Rah! Rah! Rah! Professor Zook—Ever had economics? Freshman—No! Just measles and chicken-pox. WM. H. SCHWEIKER MEATS AND GROCERIES 118 East State St. Bell Phone 173 Page eighty-three 0LD NOKOMIS 1’ttKt fixity-four —— —-ffiQ S Mr. Myers (in general science)—What makes the tail of a comet? Charles R.—The comet backfires. Mr. Mayes (in economics)— hat is the consumption of goods? Walter—Their final resting place. Mrs. Moody (in English)—When did Christianity come to England? No answer. Mrs. Moody—Well. 597. Lester M.—597 B. C. or A. D.? Leroy R. (reading in English)—Lincoln and Walt Whitman had often exchanged cordial blows (bows). Inez—What do you think of Catherine Ronchetti and Ruby Vedder? M. G. W.—Well. I m not much of a judge of paintings. Mrs. Moody—Correct this sentence, it was him. Alvin Z.—It was her. Mrs. Moody—What government position did Washington Irving hold? Eugene—Secretary of State. Walter—Governor of New York. Dorothy—Chief Justice of United States. Rosella—Father of American Literature. Shop keeper (selling book)—And here s a lovely sentiment in the dedication. “To the only girl I ever loved. Eugene—That’s fine; I’ll take five, no six. Senior—Were you a good giri at church last night? Freshie—Oh yes, a man handed me a plate full of money and I said, “No, thank you.” You can always tell a freshman by the number of books he carries. Miss Blessing—What are the three most common words in school? D. Smith—1 don’t know. Miss Blessing—Correct. Mr. Mayes—What did you think of the first and second exam papers 1 read ? Leroy Dalhaus—1 thought the first was good, but the second was pretty punk. Mr. Mayes—Well, the second was yours. M. G. (in history)—Did they ever take a divorce case to the Supreme Court? Judd Brown—Say, Edwin, are you using your pencil this period? Edwin—Yes, I’m afraid I am. Judd—Fine! I want to borrow your pen. Payee eighty-five ns OLD OKOrtlS- — Discussion in cooking class about the digestion of food in a chicken. Miss Blessing—The use of the craw is similar to our stomach and it is located in the neck of the chicken. Arintha G.—Is that lump on a man’s throat (referring to Adam's apple) a man’s gizzard? Valuable knowledge taken from exam papers (freshman) : Hygrometer is an instrument for measuring both hot and cold heat. Sound is a noise caused by the vibration of the ear. Sound is a sensational vibration. “As You Like It is one of Shakespeare’s “Twice Told Tales.” Mervin C.—Do you believe in preparedness? Dotty Baxter—No, but I like to be in arms. She—What tense is “I am beautiful”? He—Remote past. Miss Hoeppner—W hat is one-fourth I’i? Judge Zimmerman—Just a good mouthful for me. Helen C. (in cooking)—My mother cooks apples for a whole day. Anna S.—Applesauce! _____________________________________:___________________________________________________________________________ HIGH SCHCDLS THIS book IS 1 AN EXAMPLE OF OUR ART CAPITOL ENGRAVING G . SPRINGFIELD, c—'ILLINOIS MaiiniiiHii I ntfe eijrhty-six OLD—N 0 KOMIS □- ■a tjmtr Amutal A ftU'innrji I N FUTURE YEARS YOU WILL look at this annual. We know it will recall pleasant memories. Also we know that you can point with pride to this book then as you do now. You have done your work well. Our small part of co-operating with you has brought us satisfaction. We are glad to have been chosen as your printers. Lafayette Printing Company School and College Annuals Lafayette, Indiana □- -□ Page eighty-seven ▼ oooooo 0ildi?400jn Autnurapljs 'Thus departed Hiawatha, Hiawatha, the Beloved. In the ( lory of the sunset. In the purple mist of evening. To the regions of the home-wind. Of the Northwest-Wind, Kecwaydin. To the Islands of the Blessed. To the kingdom of Poncmah. To the land of the Hereafter!” So depart , “Old Nokomis.” Having likewise done my duty; O. that I, like Hiawatha, Shall remain with you in spirit! Thus dr parted Hiaxeatha. atha, the Briorid. In the glory of the sunset. In the purple mist of evening. To the regions of the home-wind, Of the .Vari-kwest-lVuui. Kentaydin To the Islands of the Blessed. To the kingdom of T’oncinr.h. the ■' re ■ r! Sc depart I. ‘‘Old Nokomis.” Having likew ise done my ditty; (). That , like Hiawatha, Shot! remain with you in spirit'