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

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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

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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

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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