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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1929 volume:

Bruno Giovanelli Editor George Sale Business Manager OLD NOKOMIS 1929 Published by STUDENT BODY NOKOMIS TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Nokomis, Illinois FOREWORD We, the staff of 1928-29, do hereby present the product of our combined efforts—the Nokomis Township High School Annual — to the students in particular and to the people of Nokomis in general. We can only hope that Old Nokomis” will meet the stamp of general approval, and whether or not it is worthy of laudation, we leave it to you. - A - U) NOKOMIS DEDICATION It is only fitting and just that we dedicate this yearbook to the farmers of Nokomis, for we recognize the fact that they are truly representative of that most unique and extraordinary type of humanity, the American farmer. -5- -6- £ LD NOKOMIS -7- - 8 - hold nokomis STAFF George Sale Business Monager John Benya Ruth Schellhaus Artists Yvonne Dahler Literary Editor Wesley Meyers Athletic Editor Frank Ronchetti Joke Editor Bruno Giovanelli Editor-in-chief Clara Nollman Snapshot Editor Dorothy Evans Calendar Editor George Evans Typist Mr. Stumm Miss Yackle Staff Advisors Josephine Bost Alumni Editor Striving with a purpose good and true, lowly to reveal, reader, to you cenes and facts concerning life at high; triving to make our book cheap to buy. Twelve have taken on the responsibility o choose a theme interesting and wisely; hinking that “farming” will suffice rusting that this you’ll really like. And now if space will permit me to tell bout the work and duties of these twelve ccordingly, I shall render to you 11 things we do, but which to you are new. Farming is the chief industry or people about this country, orming our thoughts with this in mind, un, wit, and skill we here combine. Furnishing you examples of our ways, orcing you back to your school days, or all here are treated kind and fair, ind in these pages entertainment rare. MRS -9- OLD NOKOMIS BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. H. O. Pinkerton Mr. J. W. Anderson President Mr. W. P. Gilbert Mr. Elmer Truitt Secretary Mr. J. Wesley Rapp Mr. Edwin F. Pannwitt MR. IRA M. HILL April, 1928 — September, 1928 - 10 . - II - - 12 - FACULTY Mr. E. E. Rade-M AC HER Assistant Principal Natural and Physical Sciences, Music “Let me die to the s uuds of delicious music.” Central Wesleyan College University of Missouri Chicago University Mr. C. G. Schilling Mathematics “Mathematics is the most wonderful instrument created by the genius of man for the discovery of truth.” University of Illinois Mrs. Charlotte H. Eekhoff Dean of Girls Latin, Algebra “hie who is ignorant of foreign la n g ua ges knows not his oxen” University of Illinois Normal University George Washington U. Mr. L. P. Myers Physics General Science Civics, Physiology “I always hail science as man’s truest friend and noblest helper.” Central Wesleyan College Kansas University Mr. W. M. Stumm Agriculture General Science “Avoid popularity if yon would have peace.” ’University of Illinois Miss Dorothy Herren History, Spanish Girls’ Gym “History is the interpretation of the story of the past and its application to the living present.” Carthage College University of Wisconsin Mrs. Zell ah Evan? Home Economics Cafeteria “She w h o m smiles and tears make equally lovely may command all hearts.” Park College Mr. H. I. Mayes Coach History, Civics Physiology “What counts most is internal fortitude.” Millikin, Normal University, University of Michigan, Notre Dame, University of Illinois, Wittenberg Mr. Jay Earle Hulet Principal American History Economics Commercial Law “What's all this noisy jargon of the schoolsr' Greenville College Kansas University University of Illinois Post-graduate at U. of I. Mr. R. A. Barth Commercial Subjects “Good h u m o r and generosity carry the day with the popular heart all the world over.” Southern Normal University, University of Illinois, Chicago University Armour Institute MISS H ELEN ARNETT English “She has eyes that could speak, though her tongue were silent.” Georgetown College University of Illinois Miss Stella Yacki.e English “Personality is that which is most intimate to me—that by which 1 shall act out my life.” University of Illinois Normal University Miss Josephine Bost Secretary “True worth is in being, not seeming.” - 15 - OLD NOKOMIS Louis Klancnik, ‘‘Louie’’ “The sense of duty pursues hint ever.” Class President, (4); Track, (1), (2); Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Tennis, second place in mixed doubles, (2) ; first place in doubles, (3) ; first place in mixed doubles, (3) ; Student Council, (4) ; Latin Club, (1) ; Spanish Club, (2), (3). Wesley Meyers, “Peaceful “Peace rules the day, where reason rules the mind.” Class Business Manager, (4) ; Class President, (3) ; Rossville, Illinois High, (1) ; Basketball, (2), (3), (4) ; Track. (2) ; Football, (4) ; Musicale, (3) ; “Coonville ’Ristocrat Club”, (3) ; Latin Club, (2) ; Student Council, (3) ; Athletic Editor “Old Nokomis”, (4) ; Chorus, (3). George M. Sale, “Shorty” “Joking decides great things, Stronger and better oft than earnest can.” Class Vice-president, (4) ; Class President, (2); “The Gypsy Rover”, (1); “Coonville ’Ristocrat Club”, (3) ; Musicale, (3) ; Orchestra, (1), (2), (3) ; Chorus, (1), (3) ; Student Council, (2) ; Class Basketball, (2), (3), 14); Latin Club, (2), (3); Senior Dramatic Club, (3) ; Cheer Leader, (4) ; Business Manager “Old Nokomis”, (4). Esther Johnson “The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient.” Student Council, (1), (2), (4); Chorus, (1), (3); “Gypsy Rover”, (1); Musicale, (3). Lucille Loomis, “Lou” Is there a heart that music cannot melt?” Class Secretary-treasurer, (4) ; Student Council, (3) ; Class Basketball, (1), (3) : “Gypsy Rover”, (1); “College Days”, (2) ; Musicale, (3); Orchestra, (2), (3); District Commercial Contest, (3) ; G. A. A., (4); Chorus, (1), (3). - 16 - NOKOMIS William Brockman, “Brockc” Happiness, in my opinion, consists of a good bank account, a good cook, and a good digestion. Ag Club, (2), (3), (4); Tennis, (3); State Judging Contest, (3) ; District Judging Contest, (3), (4). Kenneth H. Anderson, Cork He never hurts a woman, but aims at her affections.” Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Footbail Manager, (3), (4); Tennis, (3). Louis Buechsenschuetz, “Blix” I think it's better to wear out than to rust out.” Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Football, (2), (3), (4); Football Captain, (4). Floyd Barnstable, Barney Others have been made fools of by the girls, But this can never with truth be said of me. Ag Club, (2), (3), (4) ; District Judging Team, (3); Basketball, (1), (4). Edith Carroll Little and wise, she’s a terror for her sice. District Commercial Contest, (3) ; State Commercial Contest, (3). -17- Yvonne Dahler, “Y” “The mildest of manners rvith the rarest of minds. Orchestra, (2), (3), (4) ; Latin Club, (2), (3) ; Senior Dramatic Club, (3) ; District Commercial Contest, (3) ; State Commercial Contest, (3) ; Musicale, (3) ; Literary Editor “Old Nokomis”, (4). Mary D. Havera “Quiet and shy, as good as pie.” Basketball, (1), (3), (4); G. A. A., (4). Joseph Ekkers, Joe “He’s a well made man who has a good determination. Basketball, (3), (4); Spanish Club, (3), (4). George Hill, “Hilly” “I always get the better when I argue alone. Basketball, (1), (2), (3); Track, (1). (2), (3), (4); Latin Club, (2); Tennis, second place in doubles, (2), (3). George Evans, “Jorge” “Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Class Treasurer, (3) ; Latin Club, (1), (2) ; Musicale, (3) ; Chorus, (3) ; Treasurer of Latin Club, (2) ; District Commercial Contest, (3) ; Typist “Old Nokomis”, (4). - 18 - NOKOMIS Edna Hulbert, “Runt” “She likes the world and the world likes her. Latin Club, (1), (2), (3); Chorus, (1). “Gypsy Rover”, (1) ; Class Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Basketball Captain, (4); G. A. A., (4) ; Spanish Club, (3), (4). Ethki. Hippard, Ed” “Nothing 'worries me.” Chorus, (1) ; “Gypsy Rover”, (1) ; Latin Club, (1), (2), (3); Spanish Club, (3); Class Basketball, (4); G. A. A., (4). Arthur Husman, “Dick” “The fashion wears out more apparel than the man.” Latin Club, (1); Orchestra, (1); Class Basketball, (2), (3), (4); District Commercial Contest, (2). Lillian Holmes, “Lillie” “Do you know a young lady who is not ready to flirt—just a little?” Class Secretary-treasurer, (1); Chorus, (1); “Gypsy Rover”, (1); Class Basketball, (4) ; G. A. A., (4). Mary Kirkland, “Kirk” “Pleasure and action make the hours seem short.” Class Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4) ; Chorus, (3); Musicale, (3). .19. Adolph Klancnik, “H—ee” “Silence never makes any blunders.” Latin Club, (1); Track, (1), (2); Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Tennis, first in doubles, (3) ; Spanish Club, (3), (4). Mary Mehochko, “Hock” “Hang sorrows. Care’ll kill a cat. Class Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Senior Dramatic Club, (3) ; State Commercial Contest, (3) ; G. A. A., (4). Genevieve Pauline Kroeger “True modesty is a discerning grace.” Chorus, (2), (3) ; “College Days”, (2) ; Musicale, (3). Clara Nollmann “Few things are impossible to diligence and skill.” Latin Club, (2), (3) ; Class Basketball, (3), (4) ; Chorus, (3), (4) ; Musicale, (3) ; G. A. A., (4) ; Snapshot Editor “Old No-komis”, (4). Irene McLean, “Piggy” “Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are.” Vice-president, (1), (2); Class Basketball, (1), (2), (3), (4); Chorus, (2), (3); “College Days”, (2); Musicale, (3) ; G. A. A., (4). _ 20 _ NOKOMIS Ruth M. Schku.haus, “Rufus To be gentle is the test of a lady. Chorus, (2), (3), (4); Orchestra, (2), (3), (4) ; “College Days”, (2) ; Musicale, (3); Spanish Club, (3), (4); Artist “Old Nokomis”, (4). Leland Rhine, Sheik He’s little, but. Oh My!” Ag Club, (1), (2), (3), (4); President Ag Club, (4) ; State Judging Contest, (3) ; District Judging Team, (3), (4). Frank Studnick, “Stoody” “A silent and unassuming man is he.” Basketball, (1); Track, (1), (2); Football, (1), (2), (4); Ag Club, (3). Olive Satterth waite Life is short, and so am I.” Chorus, (1), (2), (3) ; “Gypsy Rover”, (1); “College Days”, (2); Musicale, (3); State Commercial Contest, (3). Wayne Warnsing, Santa Claus” The table is the only place where I do not get weary during the first hour.” Track, (1), (2), (3); Basketball, (1), (2), (3); Chorus, (2); “College Days”, (2); “Oh, Susannah”, (2); Ag Club, (3), (4) ; Senior Dramatic Club, (3) ; Football, (4). - 21 _ OLD NOKQMIS- senior SPONSORS Miss Yackle Mr. Barth Senior Colors: Blue and White. Senior Motto: “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.1 Senior Flower: American Beauty Rose. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY ’Twas on a bright September morn in the year of nineteen hundred twenty-five that sixty-eight boys and girls, eager to begin the fall plowing in the world of Knowledge, came to N. T. H. S. It was not an easy job—there were strange teachers and a new building—but, under the guidance of Mr. D. E. Zook and the Faculty, it did not take us long to get the plowing started. The upperclassmen had fun in initiating us, although this in no way kept us from continuing what we had started. We chose as our leaders, Ivan Johnson, president; Irene McLean, vice-president; Lillian Holmes, secretary-treasurer; Melvin Brueckner, class editor; Esther Johnson, Student Council representative; Mrs. Moody and Mr. Meyers, advisors. Blue and white were chosen for our class colors and for our motto we chose, “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’.” Things began to brighten after we were entertained by the Sophs on Hallowe’en, then came the stump clearing (the exams). This seemed unfair to us but we made short work of it. Again came fair weather in the form of our entertainment to the Sophs. When through with the plowing, we were informed that our lives as Freshmen had ended and we were ready to begin harrowing as Sophomores. In the beginning of our Sophomore year many of the plowers dropped out. The rest of us went to work with the harrow and were going merrily along until we had to stop to level some of the ditches (exams). They didn’t seem as hard as those of our first year. We chose as president, George Sale; vice-president, Grace Brown; secretary-treasurer, Marguerite Crain; class editor, Grace Brown; -22 . NOKOMIS Student Council representative, Esther Johnson; advisors, Miss Thompson and Mr. Mayes. Our colors were the same as those of last year—Blue and white— but for our motto we had the following: “We wish, we can, we will.” We entertained and were entertained by the Freshmen. How we did yearn to initiate some of the newcomers but the Board and other state officials thought we had no good reason to pass on the good (?) work which had been given to us. Time went by so fast that we were Juniors before we realized it. In our Junior year about thirty-five answered the roll call. We went about sowing, but as luck would have it, we had to stop to get new wheels and other accessories (exams and quizzes). We were entertained by the Seniors and tried our best to give them a wonderful banquet. The officers for the year were Wesley Meyers, president; Irene McLean, vice-president; George Evans, secretary-treasurer; Lucille Loomis, Student Council representative; Miss Hoeppner and Mr. Stumm, advisors. Our motto was “The door to success is labeled ‘Push ,” and we chose the American Beauty as our flower. We were represented on both the football and basketball teams this year. Now as Seniors (numbering thirty) we are to reap the benefits of our labor in preparing and cultivating the soil. We entertained the Juniors with a Christmas party. We had three men on the football team and four on the basketball team. In this year the officers were the following: Louis Klancnik. president; George Sale, vice-president; Lucille Loomis, secretary-treasurer; Esther Johnson, Student Council representative; Miss Yackle and Mr. Barth, advisors. Again our colors were blue and white and our motto, “The door to success is labeled ‘Push’. ’ “Lu” Loomis and George Sale are representatives of the Seniors in the popularity contest and we are sure that they will emerge victorious. They are also pianist and cheer leader, respectively. We won the half day given for the most sales of the “Annual” tags and spent a pleasant afternoon in Kitchell Park in Pana. We are looking forward to the Junior-Senior banquet and know how hard the Juniors will have to work (we had the experience last year) ; and, lo! the day when we shall wear the cap and gown and receive that old sheepskin looms on the horizon! Time goes too fast, for though we are glad to complete our work in N. T. H. S., still it is with deepest regret that we depart from the dear old spot. L. M. K. -23- OLD NOKOMIS SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1929, being of sound mind and sane actions, declare this to be our last will and testament. We hereby declare all other wills made by us before this time to be null and void and bequeath, give, leave and otherwise dispose of the following: To the Juniors we leave some of our superb dignity and hope they will use it as well as we have. To the Sophomores we leave the advice and rule of the Faculty. To the Freshmen we bequeath the privilege of becoming Seniors provided they study hard for two more years. I. Louis Buechsenschuetz, leave my position as football captain to David Kessinger. I, Floyd Barnstable, leave my liking for the feminine class to W illiam Reichart. I, Ruth Shellhaus, bequeath to Gladys Carroll my long dresses. I, Esther Johnson, leave my many beaux to Elizabeth Griffiths. I, Genevieve Kroeger, bequeath to Mildred Harms my sprinting prowess. I, George Sale, bequeath my position as cheer leader to Emery Staples. I, Irene McLean, give my brotherly love to Gladys Langford. I, Louis Klancnik, leave my worn-out tennis balls and the privilege to equal my record to Lee Pope. I, Adolph Klancnik, bequeath all of my worn-out razor blades to Ralph Keislar. I, George Hill, bequeath my heel plates to Mr. Stumm. I, Wesley Meyers, bequeath my slight stature to Harold Dilley. I, Leland Rhine, give to my brother, Junior Rhine, my ability to make high grades in all subjects. I, Edna Hulbert, bequeath my attractions to the opposite sex to Melvina Kroenlein. I, Ethel Hippard, leave my shyness and retiring manners to Pauline Gipson. I, Mary Kirkland, bequeath to Aretta Davis my ability to sneeze (vio) silently. I, Yvonne Dahler, bequeath to Margaret Pyle my gym suit. I, Clara Nollman, leave my superior high-jumping qualities to Geraldine Peters. I, Lillian Holmes, leave all of my worn-out and broken hairpins to Helen Kettelkamp. I, Kenneth Anderson, leave Edna to anybody who thinks he can get her. I, Frank Studnick, leave my studious ways to Donald Marley. I, George Evans, leave my card-playing ability to Charles Fahnestock. I, Joe Ekkers, do leave to Ralph Challans my flashy, green necktie providing he doesn’t wear it. I, Mary Mehochko, leave my boxing ability to Lorine Hill. I, Mary Havera, bequeath my ability to play horseshoes to Helen Pauschert. We, Olivebelle Satterthwaite and Edith Carroll, leave our tennis-playing ability to Winifred Hand and Marie Bost. - 24 - 0LD NOKOMIS I, Dick Husman, leave my well-kept (?) history outline to Albert Sanuskar. I, Wayne Warnsing, leave mv weak voice to Bennie Bernardini. I, Lucille Loomis, leave my place as pianist to Paul Obregar. I, William Brockman, leave my position as taxi-driver for the girls to William Rakes. Signed, sealed, published and declared by the Class of 1929 as its last will and testament. Bill, Brockman. In presence of: Quill Pen Script Ink Papier White FAREWELL Dearest schoolmates and teachers, We are sorry now to say, That we must hurry onward To pursue life’s busy way. Gladly would we remain here Among this jo(ly throng. Did not the whole world say: “Up, Seniors; move along.” Of the happy days we’ve spent here We’ll have memories that ne’er will fade, By which we shall remember, The friendships that we’ve made. In all life’s greatest problems, When all the world seems blue, We shall look back at our school days, For courage to push us through. So to Freshmen, Sophomores. Juniors, And dear teachers all, as well, We, the Class of ’Twenty-nine, Extend our sincere farewell. Yvonne Dahler. ’29. OLD NOKOMIt;- SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY In the year 1940, we, the aristocratic hobos of Class ’29, decided to buy a ticket on the round-the-world plane, “Sky Pilot”. We boarded the plane, and whom do you suppose our pilot was? None other than Louis Klancnik. the pilot of that famous Class of ’29, of that wonderful school, Nokomis Township High. Our first stop was in London. On going to Westminster Abbey, we found Arthur John Husma’n looking over the inscriptions on the tombs. He told us he was professor of English literature at Harvard University. In Paris we attended one of the famous revues, where we found Ruth Schell-haus was billed as a Spanish dancer. Our next stopping place was Berlin. Here we were told that Louis Buech-senschuetz had been elected president of Germany because he had a high-sounding German name. Engine trouble forced us to land on an Arabian desert where a party of scientists was excavating. The leader, a big, bespectacled fellow, seemed familiar, and on questioning,-we found he was Floyd Barnstable. His middle name, Oliver, sounded so professor-like that he became head of a famous institute of ancient history. At a small Chinese town we found Genevieve Kroeger doing missionary work for the poor Chinese people. Stopping off at Honolulu, we attended a dance of hula-hula girls. The master seemed familiar and suddenly his name came to our minds. He was George Sale. He had been so attracted by a native that he had settled down and married her. The longest leg of the flight took us to Nome, Alaska. Here, William Brockman had “struck it” rich and found the soil so fertile that he had started an organization for the raising of oranges in Alaska. Our airplane having broken down, we had to hire a big “he-man” to take us to the capital city. He was none other than George Evans. Can you imagine? On the front page of an Alaskan daily paper we saw the following headline: “Charles Lindbergh to marry Edith Carrol of Atlantic City Bathing Beauty fame.” Mary Mehochko and Edna Hulbert, who are the best of friends again, invited us to attend a lecture they were giving on the subject of “Friendship”. During our stay in Alaska we also found that Adolph Klancnik was coach of basketball, and that he was a champion tennis player. Leland Rhine, we found, was teacher of agriculture in the Alaskan Agricultural College. Next day we took a ship to Vancouver. Mary Kirkland was the ship’s cook, and could she cook ? Don’t ask. Arriving at Vancouver, we were just in time to see the opening of a school for children under six. George Hill, our famous “math” shark, was to teach these little children how to count. Our next stop was at Los Angeles. Here we were agreeably surprised to learn that Irene McLean had married and settled down to a peaceful and happy life. - 26 _ QLD NOKOMIS We took a motor trip to Hollywood where we met Esther Johnson and Olive Belle, the two noted actresses who starred in that famous play, “When Women Are Men’s Wives”. From Hollywood we went to a boarding house conducted by Clara Nollman. She has finally learned to talk above a whisper. W'e found this out when we tried to take a second piece of pie. Our vacation days being numbered, we were forced to leave Los Angeles the next day as we wished to stop off at Denver. We visited the airport and learned that Wayne Wamsing was chief of the propeller-testing department. He had been employed because he had developed great windpower. This did away with the necessity of buying a giant air pump. While we were in Denver, we visited a great, new theatre, said to be the largest in the world. Here we saw that Lucille Loomis was chief organist, while Kenneth Anderson was master of ceremonies. As we were enjoying the program, we heard a great applause. Looking around, we saw that Yvonne Dahler, the first woman governor of Colorado, had entered. When we returned to our hotel, we learned that Lillian Holmes was chief lady detective of the hotel. While on our way to Kansas City the next morning, we saw Mary Havera, who told us that she was a traveling saleswoman for Heinz “57” varieties. On our stay in Kansas City we were arrested for speeding. We inquired for a good lawyer to represent us. W’e were recommended to Hippard Company, Lawyers. We found, upon inquiry, that Ethel Hippard was head of this company. We were extracted from our trouble with little difficulty because our prosecutors did not have a chance to get a word in edgeways. We then continued on to St. Louis, where, on reading the sports section of a large paper, we learned that Frank Studnick had won the world’s wrestling championship the night before. After a short visit in St. Louis, we continued on to our homes where we rested after our journey and reflected over our adventures. W. M. J. E. A SENIOR’S LAMENTATIONS There’s nothing left for me Of days that used to be; I live in memories of years gone by Of happy hours spent, in learning and intent On being a dignified Senior by and by. Now that I’ve reached that goal. I no more long to strive To become great and famous, to quit our dear, old High, But as commencement comes, I cannot help tut hum Our song of lovalty to N. T. H. S. MRS - 27 - - 28- OLD JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In 1926 we started to work (study) as serfs at the Vocational Farm (Noko-mis Township High School). We were 110 in number. We came from all countries (grade schools). It was quite amusing to see us go to our different occupations (classes) the first few days at the farm. We chose Miss Hoeppner and Mr. Myers as our advisors. The other overseers were as follows: Frank Ron-chetti, president; Aretta Davis, vice-president; Helen Pauschert, secretary and treasurer; Ethel Welsch and Frank Ronchetti, Student Council representatives. Our colors were blue and silver. Our motto was Open the door to success and walk in”. Bruno Giovanelli received the highest number of votes among the serfs in the popularity contest. The more experienced serfs (the Sophomores) gave us a supper in Schneider’s Grove, and we gave them an automobile show in return. We had to endure many hardships (exams) in our efforts to succeed. It was very tedious work to cultivate our land (minds) during this year, but nearly every serf decided on his implement (vocation) for later life. We received a half holiday for our good work in the sale of “Annual” tags, which showed we would be very promising serfs in the future on the farm. In 1927 we again appeared at the said farm. About thirty-five serfs were unfortunately lost along the way. We chose Mrs. Evans and Mr. Mayes as our advisors. The other overseers were: Joe Rolinaitis, president; Charles Fahnestock, vice-president; Jeannette Rhodes, secretary and treasurer; Aretta Davis and Joe Rolinaitis, Student Council members. We decided on the same flower, motto, and colors as before. The lower serfs (the Freshmen) gave us a valentine party and we gave them a Hallowe’en party in return. Our work (studies) was not as hard this year because we were more used to it. For our recreation we had a most successful basketball team as we were given the highest place for both boys’ and girls’ teams. At the end of our prosperous year, we were given the banner for the best crop (stunt). In 1928, seventeen more of our serfs were lost, this leaving only about halt as many as started in 1926. Mrs. Evans, Miss Herren and Mr. Stumm were chosen as our advisors. The others chosen were as follows: Rudolph “Rudy” Kettel-kamp, president; Paul Obregar, vice-president; Wanda Halleman, secretary and treasurer; Aretta Davis and Rudolph Kettelkamp, Student Council representatives. We changed our colors to light green and white, while our motto and flower remained unchanged. We were given a Christmas party by the serfs (the Seniors) who are on their last year to the goal, and we hope to give them a banquet in the spring. We again received a half holiday for our good work in the sale of “Annual” tags. We spent the afternoon at Kitchell Park, Pana, where everyone enjoyed himself. Our serfs are very popular among the other serfs of the “farm” as three from our class, Aretta Davis, Edna Gipson and Albert Sanuskar, were chosen cheer leaders. Our hardships (exams) are harder this year, as the higher one goes on the ladder of success the harder one has to work. Our serfs are very good basketball players as most of the team are from our class, and we are very proud of Joe Rolinaitis who was chosen on the South Central Conference football team. We all hope that one more prosperous year at our work will bring us to our goal. A. H. - 30 - OLD NOKOMIS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS President ......................Rudolph Kettelkamp Vice-president .......................Paul Obregar Secretary-treasurer .................Wanda Halleman Student Council Representative.........Aretta Davis JUNIORS In this high school, Old Nokomis, We are farming in our textbooks, Plowing deeply in their pages, Harrowing with careful study, Sowing efforts, reaping learning In the halls of N. T. H. S. Soon our work here will be ended. We came here as simple Freshies, Looking ’round us in great wonder. Then as Sophs we worked together, Starting early in the morning, Working late into the evening In these halls of N. T. H. S. Now% as Juniors, we are working, We are toiling, we are striving, Plowing, harrowing, and sowdng, In review's oft cultivating. When we leave this good, old high school, We shall carry from it with us Many a measure heaped with knowledge Gathered in Old N. T. H. S. D. M. - M - 32- HOLD nokomis JUNIOR CLASS Sponsors: Miss Herron, Mrs. Evans and Mr. Stumm. Colors: Green and White. Motto: “Push open the door to success and walk in.” Flower: Lily of the Valley. ROLL Anderson, Ralph Bauer, Reiner Rattles, Raleigh Benya, John Bradley, George Carroll, Gladys Cassidy, John Crow, Loretta Dargella, Stella Davidson, Glennis Davis, Aretta Davis, Rosetta Dzedolik, Mary Eckhoff, Esther Epstein, Robert Evans, Dorothy Fahnestock, Charles Fedorko, Mike Frederick, Harry Giovanelli, Bruno Gipson, Edna Gray, Helen Griffiths, Elizabeth Halleman, Wanda Hauser, Alene Havera, John Herwig, Ralph Howell, Leona Howell, Mary Jachino, Victor Keiser, Leona Kessler, Wenona Kettelkamp, Rudolph Kroenlein, Melvina Landers, Delia Lankford, Gladys Micklantz, Victor McGhee, David Obregar, Paul Oltmanns, Lester Pauschert, Helen Pocock, Marguerite Rhodes, Jeannette Rhodes, Vergil Rolinaitis, Joe Ronchetti, Frank Sanuskar, Albert Sparks, Russell Tickus, Louis Tindle, Iona Tokoly, Joe Turk, Rudolf Vansack, John Vighi, Josephine Welch. Ethel Wright, Merle Wright, William - 33 - -34- -35- OLD NOKOMJ! SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY At last, the long-looked-forward-to day had come. It was the fourth day of June in the year of nineteen hundred twenty-eight when a group of tired, hardworking people, classed under the common name of “Freshmen”, since they were newcomers at their place of employment, was granted a much-needed rest, after having toiled in the fields (of learning) for about nine months. The other employees, classed in three groups, namely Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors, all of higher rank and ability than the Freshmen, were also given a vacation. The Freshman group was employed as sowers (of knowledge) on a large estate called the “N. T. H. S.”, which was known for miles around as a very rich and fertile estate, judging from the good products (graduates) turned out every year. The work was done under twelve masters and mistresses, including the overseer, each directing a different phase of the work. After a three months’ vacation, about sixty members of the group, formerly known as Freshmen, returned to the N. T. H. S., eager to resume their labors, but they were no longer termed as Freshmen, for at the beginning of their second year of labor here, they were given the name of “Sophomores”, as had long been the custom. The title of Freshmen was given to a new gang of laborers who had been given employment. The Sophomores were no longer sowers, but were given an advanced position of cultivating the seed wrhich they had previously sown. Each employee had heard of a new overseer taking charge of the estate, and all were anxious to become acquainted with him. He immediately commanded every laborer to come to the general meeting place where he gave new rules and regulations, told newcomers where to find their masters, and told each to find a certain place in which to keep his tools when not working. Everyone agreed that he would be a first-class manager. Finally, after everyone had been given his schedule of work, knew under which masters and mistresses he should work, (of whom two were new) and everyone had his proper equipment, work was begun in earnest. The Sophomores liked their new work better than the old, and were pleased with their new name. After a few weeks of laboring, the Sophomores were called together in order to elect their officers for the following year. A president, vice-president, secretary, and council member were elected. One master and one mistress were'chosen to advise them in their divers activities. A few weeks before Hallowe’en the question of having a Hallowe’en party was voted upon by the Sophomores. Everyone was in favor of having a party to which the Freshmen should be invited as guests of honor. Masters and mistresses were also invited and it was required that each wishing to attend the party come masked. Committees were appointed by the president to plan the entertainment for the evening. Much hard work was required, but with a few fellow-workers aid a successful party was the result. The comically-dressed creatures walked about, creating much amusement, until the judges picked the two most comically dressed, to whom prizes were awarded; then games were played, fortunes were told, a weird ghost story was related, and last but not least, refreshments were served. A little recreation such as this was needed to relax’the tired minds of the workers and cause them to forget their worries. Then came a week of tiresome toil. Each master and mistress desired that the laborers convince them that they were doing satisfactorv work. All employees tried hard to prove such was the case, and only a few failed to do so. The Sophomore hand always tried its very best in everything it undertook, with high hopes of being promoted to a higher position the next year. M. G. -36- LD NOKOMIS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President..................John Thomas Woltmann Vice-president .......................Steve Benya Secretary-treasurer ...............Marjorie Grote Student Council Representative....Vera Zimmerman THE SOPHOMORE CLASS OF ’29 The Sophomore Class of ’29 Is always “Johnny-on-the-spot”, And even if you try and try You’ll always find them right on time. They’re always full of pep and vigor and vim And always strive to please your slightest whim. They sparkle like the dewdrops In the merry, morning sun, For the Sophomores of ’29 will always have their fun. Yes, they might have their faults, And maybe discouraging days, too, But—they never mean to show it— Anyway, not to you. They just hold their chin up and “go-it”, You know how, just like they always do. V. B. -37- 38- =GLD NOKOMIS SOPHOMORE CLASS Sponsors: Miss Arnett and Mr. Rademacher. Colors: Red and White. Motto: “Tugging, not trailing.” Flower: Pink Rose. ROLL Balestri, Aerio Beatty, Vivian Benya, Steve Blasko, Mike Bosonetto, Florence Bost, Marie Brackenhoff, Merrill Chabala, Leona Challans, Ralph Chausse, John Dahler, Almeda Dalhaus, Willis Davidson, Wanetta DeWerff, Roy Dilley, Noel Geletka, Mike Gipson, Georgia Gipson, Pauline Gipson, Vivian Grote, Marjorie Harrison, Janet Hendricks, Lorraine Hulbert, Ida Mae Kessinger, Margaret Kettelkamp, Helen Kieslar, Ralph Knukstus, Marion Korenjak, John Lidster, Florence Low, Eleanor Marley, Donald Marley, Margaret Miller, Harryet Mulholland, Nellie Mulholland, Pauline McCormack, Ellen Newberry, Velma Obregar, Bennie Peters, Geraldine Pier, Mildred Pittman, Billy Potts, Annie Potts, Mary Pyle, Margaret Pyle, Mildred Pyle, Wayne Rakes, William Rapp, Mervin Reichart, William Reincke, Marie Rhodes, Ruth Ritter, Irene Rosche, Geraldine Shalbot, Anna Sneddon, James Tokoly, John - 39 - -41 - OLD NOKOMISr: : FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Eight long years ago a group of peasants, sometimes called slaves, were forced to go to work under the guidance of slaveholders, or teachers. Every day they worked from 9 o’clock in the morning until 4 o’clock in the evening for eight months out of each of the eight years. This left about four months for a vacation, which could be spent in any way the people chose. Occasionally a holiday fell on a work day and this was usually celebrated in some pleasant manner. Every year the slaveholders promoted the peasants to higher positions. At last these days were over and the peasants were given their first diplomas. From spring until fall, these hard-laboring peasants gathered their tools and machinery together and made ready to enter a higher institution. On September 3, 1928, 117 peasants came to the Nokomis Township High School from various parts of the community to sow the seed of that priceless grain called knowledge. The first thing to be done was to elect two farm advisors who should give them necessary advice and help them whenever help was needed. The advisors who were chosen were Mrs. Eekhoff and Mr. Myers and they proved very helpful in many ways. The next thing that they did was to organize a farm bureau. For this, they chose the following officers: Donald Husman, president; Elinor Meyers, vice-president; Fred Panwitt, secretary-treasurer; and Lavonne Meinzer, Student Council Representative. To carry on this organization, each individual had to pay a small fee. With this money all expenses were covered. At the beginning they were very unfamiliar with the machinery put out for their use. This being their first year here, they had to become acquainted with their new implements. On Hallowe’en the more experienced farmers gave them a party. The evening was spent in playing games, and refreshments of carameled apples and cider were served. The seed was sown with high hopes, for the farmers were confident of reaping it successfully. The peasants were kept busy pulling out the weeds called mistakes and putting in their places others seeds of knowledge. Each weed pulled out was a new lesson learned, never to be forgotten, we hope. Worst of all, during the entire year, were the plagues. About every two months some kind of a pestilence would spread over the crops belonging to these peasants. The ability of the peasants to combat them proved to the teachers the depth to which the seeds of intelligence were sown. Very often these pestilences proved fatal but most of the time they were checked before they caused any serious damage. Next year, the peasants of ’28 hope to become master farmers and also hope that the peasants of ’29 will do as well as their predecessors have done this year. H. R. and L. M. - A - NOKOMIS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President..............................Donald Husman Vice-president .......................Elinor Meyers Secretary-treasurer............Fred Junior Pannwitt Student Council Representative.......Lavonne Meinzer Freshman Class Colors: Blue and Gold. Freshman Class Motto: “We can because we think we can. Freshman Class Flower: Marigold. FRESHMEN F stands for Freshies, The best in the school. R stands for ready, We’re ready to go. E stands for Eekhoff, A good teacher, too. S stands for simple, We’ll all admit that. H stands for honor, Which we all implore. M stands for Myers, A good friend to all. E stands for earnest Which we always are. N stands for nonsense, Which we have galore. So let’s give three cheers, For the Freshmen this year, And this ends our story So now, no more tears. E. G. -43 - -44- NOKOMIS FRESHMAN CLASS ROLL Altom, Gladys Aumann, Mervin Barnstable, Gladys Barnstable, Ray Bates, Margaret Bates, Priscilla Bauer, Floyd Bauman, Belford Berloznik, Frank Bernardini, Bennie Bowes, Robert Bradley, Robert Brakenhoff, Marguerite Brockman, Eloise Bubness, Vito Carroll, Wilbur Cassidy, Mildred Cirar, Louis Costa, Mario Dalhaus, Melvin Davito, John Davito, Marie Dilley, Dale Dilley, Harold Buddy, Elizabeth Ekkers, Mildred Engelman, William Ernst, Beulah Fedorko, Joe Fetsko, John Forgacs, Steve Furimsky, George Geeraerts, Charles Gipson, Carl Gleich, Genevieve Graden, Gilbert Greife, Esther Grimes, Nellie Grosso, Charlie Grote, George Hand, Winifred Hardy, Anna Harms, Mildred Harvatich, Barbara Henkel, Irene Hill, Lorine Hines, Doris Houck, Frank Hubbard, Lloyd Husman, Donald Jachino, Joe Jachino, John Jallen, Katherine Johnston, Warren Karmazinas, Joe Keller, Hugh Kessinger, David Kettlekamp, Doris Kettlekamp, Frank, Jr. Kieslar, Bruce Kurila, Peter Laughlin, Louis Leben, Martha Lentek, Rosalie Lucchi, Aerio Mehochko, Elsie Meinzer, Lavonnc Meyers, Elinor Micklantz, Elsie Minster, Irene Morel!, Merrill Pannwitt, Fred, Jr. Papst, Engelbert Papst, Rose Pocock, Esther Polock, Joe Pope, Lee Rabold, Roland Rapp, Kathryn Rhine, William Rhodes, Otis Roberts, Albert Robertson, Max Rogers, John Rolinaitis, Mary Rowe, Charles Ruppert, Helen Shalbot, Amelia Sleeth, Daniel Stanley, Lloyd Stanley, Ray Staples, Emery Studnick, Erma Suslje, Anna Suslje, John Suslje, John L. Suslje, Matt Tokoly, Ludvick Tercek, Jacob Tozzi, Elsa Tuetken, Velma Varda, John Varda, Tony Vercellotti, John Vernetti, Margaret Wattjes, Alvan Wieneke, Mildred Wolters, Merle Woolston, Mary Louise Wyld, Lottie Yates, Stephen Redeker, Wilma Underwood, Lila Bertolino, Elva Plesch, Beatrice Read, Dwight Smriga, Anna - 45 - OLD NOKO - 46 - -47 - OLD NOKOMIS CHORUS ORCHESTRA -48- NOKOMIS MUSIC Music is a language; it is an international dialect modified and changed through local peculiarities. It is our aim to translate good music into good language. Every musical number and every composition tells a story. Music can tell the story of love and laughter, hate and sorrow. Music can make you weep, wonder, and worship. Music portrays the stillness of death and the calmness of the desert as well as the fierce battles of bandits and burglars. Music paints desolate places of poverty with as much realism as palaces of merriment. No language in the world possesses so rich or universal a vocabulary as music. It is our aim also to give our students that which they need to understand the story the}' sing and play—the longest and most beautiful story ever written. MEMBERS OF CHORUS Instructor......................E. E. Rademacher Pianist ............................George Evans First Sopranos: Second Sopranos: Altos: Glennis Davidson Marie Reincke Ruth Schellhaus Esther Greife Lavonne Meinzer Geraldine Rosche Pauline Gipson Kathryn Rapp Irene Ritter Helen Pauschert Nellie Mulholland Elinor Meyers Mildred Harms Helen Kettelkamp Eleanore Low Irene Henkel Elizabeth Duddy Elizabeth Griffiths Mildred Wieneke Wanetta Davidson Lottie Wyld Lorraine Hill Eloise Brockman Vera Zimmerman Doris Kettelkamp Lila Underwood Irene Minster Pauline Mulholland Velma Newberry Esther Pocock PERSONNEL OF ORCHESTRA Violins: Yvonne Dahler Ida Mae Hulbert Marion Knuckstus John Korenjak Peter Kurila Ellen McCormack Anna Shalbot Stephen Yates Vera Zimmerman Pauline Mulholland Cello: Marie Bost Trombone: Willis Dalhaus Saxophones: Ralph Herwig Fred Pannwitt Lloyd Hubbard Frank Ronchetti Cornets: Leroy Dalhaus Melvin Dalhaus John T. Woltmann Mandolins: Wanda Halleman Velman Newberry Ruth Schellhaus Clarinets: Donald Hussman Roland Rabold Frank Kettelkamp Piano: Nellie Mulholland -49- OLD NOKOM1 FOODS AND NUTRITION CLASS The Farmerettes are kept busy all before noon cooking in the kitchen for ail the people on the ranch. They lay out the forks, shovels, hoes, rakes and other implements needed for serving. Milkmaids are kept busy pouring milk for dinner. The foreman and her assistant supervise all the work done and give a helping hand when it is needed so that everything will be ready when the big dinner bell is rung. After a morning of preparation, the tanned, rosy-cheeked, little farmer girl rings the bell and all the people on the ranch hurry from their fields into the land, and towa.d the kitchen they rush, where they satisfy their ravishing appetites. After such hard labor all morning, the people are very thankful for the good dinner se;ved by the Farmerettes, for these dinners help them to labor on ’til night comes on. Mildred Pier. 50 - CLOTHING CLASS Pauline Gipson, Edna Gipson, Georgia Gipson, Clara Nollman, La-vonne Meinzer, Mildred Harms, Rosalie Lentek, Barbara Harvatich, Elsa Tozzi, Martha Leben, Elsie Micklantz, Rose Papst, Doris Hines, Yvonne Dahler, Winifred Hand. Harryet Miller, Margaret Marley, Annie Hardy, Marie Davito, Lucille Loomis, Amelia Shalbot and Vivian Gipson. The sewing room is well equipped with three long cutting tables, and seven sewing machines, one of which is electric. There are also convenient places in which to keep the sewing materials, and an electric iron. The sewing class of 1929 has made rapid progress in the study of textiles under the capable instruction of their teacher, Mrs. Evans. They began their work with the study of seams. Following this, they made their first garment, which was an apron. They continued making garments for several weeks, learning to make plackets, button holes, and set-in pockets. While they were making new garments, they were not neglecting their old, for they were taught to patch, darn and match laces. Then they took up the study of materials, fashions, and color harmony. The members of this class are all interested and eager to continue in their work. W. H. OLD NOKOMi PERSONNEL Lee Pope Wayne Pyle Bob Bradley Reiner Bauer George Bradley Robert Hard Russell Sparks Donald Marley Frank Houck Bill Wright Bill Brockman Joe Rolinaitis Wm. Stumm Leroy Dalhaus Leland Rhine Paul Obregar Merle Wright John Cassidy Lester Oltmans Wayne Warnsing Floyd Barnstable Ralph Challans Roy DeWerff John Havera Hugh Keller Raleigh Battles Virgil Rhodes Junior Rhine Otis Rhodes The “Ag” Club holds a business and social meeting once each month. - 52 - OLD NOKOMIS CYCLONE SALLY CAST OF CHARACTERS Presented by N. T. H. S. Faculty, Friday, February 15, 1929 Jack Webster, owner of Webster Estate...........................Wm. Stumm Reggie Manners, a young Englishman; an adept at plucking peaches...... ........................................................C. G. Schilling Jim Jerkins, courted for twenty years but not yet discouraged..R. A. Barth Willie Clump, Sue Bascom’s beau and the world’s eighth wonder..L. P. Myers Sally Graham, “Cyclone Sally”..................................Helen Arnett Jenny Thatcher, forty; and the object of Jim’s persistence.—Charlotte H. Eekhoff Ruth Thatcher, a peach Reggie would like to pick..............Dorothy Herren Effie Varden, a cute little neighbor..........................Zellah Evans Vivian Vernon, the belle of Cedar Point.......................Stella Yackle Scene : Living room on the W’ebster estate near the town of Cedar Point. Time: The present. Early fall. Special numbers...........................E. E. Rademacher Pianists.....................Lucille Loomis, George Evans -53 - OLD NOKOMIS STUDENT COUNCIL WIENER ROAST Late in October the Seniors invited the Juniors to go “Dutch'’ with them on a wiener roast. Naturally, the Juniors accepted and on the evening of October 25, everyone who had given his share piled into the cars and went to Bradley’s timber south of town. On arrival, it was found that Mr. Mayes’ football men were already there and had a fire going. Another fire was built and while they burned down to coals we played games. Then we started to eat. Hot dogs, buns and marshmallows disappeared so rapidly that we seemed to be getting cheated on the count. Mr. Mayes held the record for capacity. A milk can of water was brought and all filled up with water. Those, who could, played a few games and tricks, and then came back to town. Everyone had a good time in sp:te of a few twisted ankles caused by hard play. A Junior. SOPHOMORE-FRESHMAN HALLOWE’EN PARTY On the fine, moonlight night of Ocotber 30, 1928, the Sophomores entertained the Freshmen with a Hallowe’en party. Everyone like some other face better than his own so all wore masks. The prizes for best costumes were given to Mrs. Eekhoff and Kathryn Rapp. Several familiar games were played during the evening, after which the fortune of each person was told in a rather weird way. Blank slips of paper were given to everyone to dip first into some kind of solution and then into water, after which the fortune appeared. After the games, the lights were turned out and Mr. Hulet told a weird ghost story of a young man’s adventures with a ghost which terminated when he stuck his hand into a barrel of soft soap. -54- OLD NOKOMIS Then all were told to line up for “chow”, and you may rest assured that they did. The refreshments came in the form of caramel apples, cider and doughnuts. What could be better for Hallowe’en? Following this, came the time to go home. Thanks to the Sophomores, who are royal entertainers. D. H. and F. P. SENIOR-JUNIOR PARTY On the night of December 20, 1928, the Faculty, Juniors and Seniors participated in a Christmas party, the Seniors being the hosts. The evening started off with a bang! First, we gathered in the assembly and took part in an interesting “mixer”. Slips of paper with names of movie actors and actresses, comic characters, and other important personages were pinned upon our backs. Each person was allowed to ask one question of everyone he met regarding the characteristics of the person whose name he had. When we guessed our names, we had to “pull off” some stunt or saying which would reveal our identity to the rest who were not so fortunate in guessing their names. Next followed a one-act play, entitled “The Dear Departed”, given by six Seniors, which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. A clever monologue by George Sale was well executed. We also had an intelligence test, of which George Hill was the lucky winner. After the intelligence test, we were divided into seven groups and each group had to perform some stunt representative of the “seven ages of education”. These were also enjoyed very much. By this time we were beginning to feel rather hungry, but we all took part in one last stunt and then repaired ourselves upstairs to the dining room where an appetizing tray lunch was served each geust. Too much cannot be said about the prodigious efforts exerted by the Seniors in decorating the dining room and the assembly. Balloons of every imaginable color were used and in such abundance as to assure each person one. At a late hour we said our “goodnights”, and departed to another place of castles, knights, and golden cities. B. G. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE APRIL FOOL PARTY The Freshmen entertained the Sophomores and Faculty at an April Fool Party in the high school gymnasium on April 1. The gymnasium was beautifully decorated in yellow and white. The games, consisting of “rolling up rugs”, “beating rugs”, “hanging the family wash”, and “planting potatoes and peas”, were very interesting and appropriate to the season of the year. Unusually clever prizes were given to the winner of each contest. Pretty and tasty refreshments of ice cream—concealed in dainty, little flower pots— cakes, and lollypops were served. Everyone departed having had a very pleasant evening. II. M. -55 - OLD NOKOMIS; Lucilie. Loomis o rye So.li -56- - 57 - FOOTBALL Louis Buechsenschuetz, “N” Captain “Blix”, Senior, played a most consistent game at right tackle. He was a bulwark on defense and a very excellent man on offense. His steady play and fight made him a very capable leader. “Blix’’ was honored by being placed on the “Herald’s” All-Conference teams and by receiving honorable mention on All-Central Illinois teams. -58- LD NOKOMIS Wesley Meyers, “N” “Peaceful”, Senior, “copped” a berth at right guard which he held down in a very creditable fashion for the remainder of the season. His best work was in the Hillsboro game, in which he was a stone wall. Meyers was honored by being given honorable mention on the “State Journal’s” All-South Central team. Wayne Warnsing, “N” “Santa”, Senior, played guard, being conscientious and untiring in his practice. He started out in early season and was never completely free of injuries until the last game in which he demonstrated qualities of a real varsity player. Joe Rolinaitis, “N” “Jik”, Junior, was the left tackle of the team. He did all of the punting and place-kicking of the team, winning the Shelbyville and Hillsboro games by his toe. He was a very strong player but his play was not overly consistent. He was placed on all the All-Conference selections at tackle and on the All-Central Illinois at guard. “Jik” also was honored by being given honorable mention at tackle on the All-Illinois football team in the '“Chicago Daily News”. His brute strength, weight, and educated toe make him a very valuable man to any team. Paul Obregar, “N” “Paulie”, Junior’ played at left half and quarterback positions. He was the offensive captain of the team and was a very good field general for his first year. He was a clever passer and a good broken-field ball carrier. His best performance was in the Hillsboro game, although he came near getting away in several other games. Much can be expected of him next year. Victor Jachino, “N” “Vic”, Junior, and fullback, was an excellent player at backing the line and proved himself a ball carrier worthy of note in the Shelbyville, Hillsboro and Gillespie games. He was injured in the Hillsboro game when he was at his best. “Vic” should be a great help to next year’s team. Rudolph Kettelkamp, N” “Rudie”, a Tunior, played end early season and halfback later. He was a fighter and a conscientious player. He improved materially during the season as it was his first year at varsity football. Much can be expected of Rudie” next year. Joe Tokoly, “N” Joe, Junior, playing varsity football his first season, made the regular left guard of the team and in the last game made a center with plenty of promise. His passes were accurate for most part and make him look a very logical man for that position next year. He probably showed greater improvement than any other man on the team. Ralph Challans, “N” “Red”, Sophomore, was the center on the team until the last game, in which he played fullback. At center, he made it hard for opponents to gain. He had plenty of fight and was a hard tackier. At fullback he was a very consistent ball carrier. Much can be expected of “Red” in the next two seasons. NoelDilley, “N” “Gabe”, Sophomore, was halfback and full back on the team during the season. He was best at carrying the ball, his best game being the Assumption game. Although not a regular starter, Noel was a very consistent player and saw service in every game. “Gabe” should be heard of in seasons to come. -59- OLD NOKOMIS William Pittman, “N” “Billie”, Sophomore, played guard. He had plenty of weight and strength for the job and made a very valuable man on the team. Tony Zionic, “N” “Zunk”, Sophomore, played regular end throughout the season. He was an aggressive and a good tackier covering well under punts, and a good receiver of forward tosses. Mando Turchi, “N” “Gabo”, Sophomore, played halfback and end. Although handicapped by weight, “Gabo” had plenty of fight. He played his best game against Taylorville. Vito Bubness, “N” “Vit”, Freshman, halfback and end, was back again this season, a fighter. He was a conscientious player. He did his best defensive work against Hillsboro. His interest in the game should gain for him much credit in future seasons. Frank Berloznik, “N” “Frans”, Freshman’ halfback, was the fastest back on the squad. He showed admirable progress during the season and worked himself to a varsity berth. He was a good defensive player, particularly against forward passes. His ability as a ball carrier made him quite a threat. Mike Fedorko, Louis Tickus, Robert Epstein, Merle Wright. Benny Obregar and John Tokoly were other upperclassmen out, Fedorko and Tokoly being the only ones to stay out to the end. The remainder of the squad was a willing and plucky group of Freshmen. They were Jacob Tercek. Wilbur Carroll, Roland Rabold’. Toe Tachino, Bennie Bernardini, John Davito, Dale and Harold Dilley. Daniel Sleeth. Tony Varda and Robert Rowes. FOOTBALL GAMES MOWEAQUA—0; NOKOMIS—0 The first game of the season was at Moweaqua, when, on a muddy field, the Red and Black warriors were battled to a scoreless tie. Nokomis was superb in defense, but woefully lacking in offense. Outstanding players of the game were Rolinaitis, Blix, and Red Challans in their defensive work in the line. ASSUMPTION—18; NOKOMIS—0 Our second rival was Assumption. The first half of the game did not give much evidence of Assumption’s touted power, as again the line was a stone wall for the Nokomis team. Nokomis offensive play had improved also, with Dillev and Tachino showing ability as ball carriers. At one time, Nokomis was only three yards from a touchdown. However, in the second half Assumption opened up with forward passes and they were what Nokomis could not stop. SHELBYVILLE—0; NOKOMIS—3 Then Shelbyville, supposedly very weak after a 55-0 trouncing by Taylorville, drove the team to its utmost effort to win. Our offense was greatly improved; Jachino, Obregar and Bubness could make ground at will, in midfield, but each time they were near the goal, the Shelby defense held. Kettelkamp and Zionic also snagged passes well. In the second half, after getting within scoring distance again, having made three fruitless attempts at earn ing it over, Rolinaitis booted over a counter for three points, from the twenty-yard line. -6o- OLD NOKOMIS LITCHFIELD—25; NOKOMIS—0 Dazed by a seventy-yard return of the kickoff and a thirty-yard run for a touchdown on the next play, the Nokomis stone wall became one of little consequence, while Potts from Litchfield ran wild for a 25-0 score at the first half. In the second half, however, the Nokomis defense stiffened and Litchfield was held scoreless. GILLESPIE—25; NOKOMIS—0 Starting out on an aerial attack which proved rather fruitless, Nokomis again bowed before Gillespie, 25-0. The first half was evenly played, the score being 6-0 at the end of the half. In the second half, Brown and Houchard ran wild for three more counters. Rolinaitis’ long passes down the field were quite a threat; Jachino, twice on the receiving end, came near turning them into touchdowns. Jachino was the one player who stood out for Nokomis. HILLSBORO—2; NOKOMIS—3 Again Big Joe’s toe worked on a muddy ball from the thirty-yard line. A frenzied fighting line and a determined backfield allowed Hillsboro but six first downs, while Nokomis attached as many. A bulwark right side of the line fought and held Hillsboro a foot from a touchdown for four downs, only to have a punt blocked on the next play, costing us two points. In the second half, Hillsboro again came close. Those who immortalized themselves in a second consecutive victory over the formidable Orange and Black were Zionic and Bubness, ends; Rolinaitis and Blix, tackles; Tokoly and Meyers, guards; Challans at center; Obregar at quarter; Vic at full; and Kettlekamp, Dilley and Frans at halfbacks. Again it was Vic who was the outstanding ball lugger. But his effort cost the team his service for the rest of the season. PANA—33; NOKOMIS—0 Over-confident for a second time and minus the service of Vic cost the formidable Red and Black a disgraceful defeat. Dilley and Obregar had best success as ball carriers, both apparently in the open for touchdowns, only to be over-taken TAYLORVILLE—14; NOKOMIS—0 Taylorville and the invincible Hall walked away with the last game. Play was hard, and although the score does not indicate it, it was a closely-contested game. Tokoly, playing at center his first time, played a whale of a game and made only two bad passes. Challans at fullback was a war horse. All that kept him from touchdowns was lack of speed. Also Obregar came near getting in the clear several times. Again the line held and the scoring was around the ends. But, considering the power of Taylorville, it was undoubtedly a great game. W. M. SECOND TEAM GAMES The second team games were played with Litchfield, in which the boys who didn’t play in the varsity games played. The first game at Nokomis was won bv Litchfield, 24-0. The second game at Litchfield was also won by Litchfield, 18-6. Those who played in these games were Tercek, Jachino, Tickus and Bowes, ends; Warnsing and John Tokoly, tackles; Vardi and Bernidini, guards; Davito, center; Turchi, quarterback; Fedorko, fullback; and Berloznik. Carrol, Rabold and Dilley, halfbacks. . 6i - -39- ONON (DO NOKOMIS -63 - OLD NOKOMIS BASKETBALL FIRST SQUAD Kettelkamp “N” “Rudie”, the leader of the squad, developed into a very dependable and scrappy forward. He was a good ball handler and floor man. His fight and zeal led his team to the success which it attained during the season. He was elected forward on the second team at the District Tournament. Ronchetti “N” Frank played a very good game at forward. His speed and ability to hit the loop made him a very valuable player. His fight was a bouyant asset to the team. He too shared with “Rudie” a place at forward on the second All-District team. Rolinaitis “N” “Jik” shifted from center to guard and turned his size and scoring ability into a very dangerous man to opposing teams. He was a good defensive mail and was accountable for many of the team’s victories by being a good ball handler and a dead shot. “Jik” was placed as captain and center on the first All-District team. Buechsenschuetz “N” Bkx played his last year of high school basketball as partner on the back court to Jik , and, when opposing forwards came down, they found it very hard to score, for Blix was a real defensive man. “Blix’s” absence next year will be noticed very much. He was placed with “Jik” on the first All-District team as guard. There wasn t a more conscientious nor more willing worker than “Blix”. s .64. OLD NOKOMIS Wright “N” Bill, in his first year’s competition as a varsity man, was erratic early season, but played a good game at the pivot position the latter part of the season, and particularly well in the District Tournament. His height was invaluable to him under the basket. He was placed on the second team at center with Frank and “Rudie” in the District Tournament. L. Klancnik “N” “Louie” finished his last year as forward, sometimes being used as center. He was an excellent shot, a good floor man, and a clever defensive man. “Louie”, like “Rlix”, was a loyal player to the squad. He spent all four seasons working for a berth on the squad and his stick-to-it-ive-ness brought him his reward in the end. Anderson “N” “Cork” played his last for the high school. He was an excellent shot and a good floor man. He had been a sticker to the game from his Freshman year on, always working to improve his game. His size was his only handicap, but generally his points on the score-book offset that. Tokoly “N” Joe, in his first year as a varsity player, alternated with Bill at center. He was a scrappy player under the basket and generally could be depended upon to break into the score column. Sickness was a jinx to Joe most of the season. A. Klancnik “N” “H—ee” played his last basketball for the high school as guard, and at center in the last few games. He was a dead shot and an excellent ball handler. He had scrap and size that made him a very dependable man on the squad. He, with Louie, Blix, and Cork, displayed a loyalty and conscientiousness rarely found in players. Dilley “N” “Gabe”, in his first year of varsity competition, played a fighting game at guard. Coming from the ranks in the throes of necessity, he rose to the occasion in the Witt game, and made competition very strong in the defensive end of the floor for the guards the rest of the season. Jachino “N” “Vic”, at guard, played a good game. Being injured in football, he was handicapped, and it was not until the end of the season that he came into his own. He was a hard fighter and a good floor guard. He probably will hold down guard next season. Sanuskar “Honey”, the midget forward of our squad, played in most all of the second team games. He is an excellent shot, a good ball handler, and a fighter, although his size is detrimental to him; nevertheless, he gives all that he has. Blasko Mike, a Sophomore, wore a first-squad suit most of the season, although he did not get into many first team games. He played very well in reserve games at forward. He was a scrapper and a good ball handler. David Kessinger, the basketball manager, was ever on the job with his ammonia bottle, wet towel, and atomizer, while Harold Dilley, the assistant manager, took care of the balls and sweat clothes during the game. The “Squirts”, as they were called, kept balls pumped up, put on liniment and hot towels, and played mother to forgetful players who couldn’t find their clothes. -6s OLD NOKOMIS SECOND SQUAD The secret of the success of the varsity is the strength of the reserves, or the “scrubs” as they are more commonly called. They are the individuals whom, very rarely, the student body ever hear of or see. To those who stick to the end of the season, and until the end of their high school competition, not enough praise can be given. Those who come under that head are Fetsko, Pittman, Woltmann, Epstein, Ekkers, Barnstable, Geletka, and Challans. Obregar, Have.a, Turchi, Balestri, and S. Benya were others that were out during the season. INTRA-MURAL ATHLETICS Along with the other major sports ranked tennis, baseball, and class basketball. In the tennis tournaments, William Brockman won the boys’ singles, and Adolph and Louis Klancnik won the boys’ doubles. In the girls’ tournaments, Elsa Henkel won the girls’ singles, and Aretta Davis and Elsa Henkel won the girls’ doubles. The mixed doubles’ contest was won by Mary Mehochko and Louis Klancnik. The Sophomore boys won the class baseball tournament, with the Seniors second. In the gym basketball tournament, Kenneth Anderson’s team won the championship. In the class basketball tournaments, the Juniors came out victorious in both girls’ and boys’ contests. - 60 . ID NOKOMIS TRACK Jake Groser, captain, carried the hopes of Nokomis track team. He took third in Milli-kin Interscholastic, second in South Central Conference meet, and first in the District Meet at Granite City which entitled him to go to the State Meet. In this meet, he placed third in his trial heat, which eliminated him from further competition. Roy Lyster, miler, ran in Millikin Interscholastic and South Central Meet but was unable to place. However, with greater concentrated effort, he placed fourth in District Meet at Granite City. Triffet, pole vaulter, won his letter in the South Central Meet. He was a conscientious worker, but was unable to vault high enough to place first. The squad comprised Blasko, broad jump; Ralph Lyster and Halleman, 440; Rolinaitis, weights; Rudie, high jump; Turchi, Triffet and McGhee, vault; Tokolv. discus ; Anderson. Ronchetti, Challans and Ralestri, sprints: Rapp and Herwig, 880; L. Klancnik, high hurdles ; and Blasko and Groser, low hurdles. .67. Jake Groser -68- LD NOKOMIS GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The G. A. A. was organized for the purpose of increasing interest in athletics for girls as a means of securing the recreation, physical development and health of its members. The following plan was adopted: A girl who had played a certain amount of times in a game and who had appeared for the required number of practice periods was to be awarded a class numeral for that sport and fifty or 100 points (depending on the amount and character of the work done). The points were to be added until the girl had 400 points in three different sports, when she was to be given an “N” similar to those given the boys. Probably the greatest service of the G. A. A. this year was the enthusiasm and “pep” added to the varsity games by the Booster Club. The basketball tournament this year was won by the Juniors. Plans are now under way for track; tennis rackets will soon be in evidence and devotees of the “national game” are now, it is said, limbering up their good right arms and sharpening up the old battling eye in preparation for a busy season. GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (With the writer’s apologies to Mr. Longfellow.) If you ask me whence the spirit, Whence the bruises and black eyes, Whence the classes up in arms, All contending for the prize, I will answer, I will tell you, Ere it gives itself away, It is nothing more or less than What we call the G. A. A. It’s the thing that boosts athletics For our hale and hearty girl And has promised her a letter Who it seems most wholly hurls All herself into athletics, Tennis, base, or basketball. Sportsmanship is the requirement For fat, lean, or short or tall. Nothing bigger, nothing better In an up-an-coming school Than to get our girls united On athletics (as a rule). Moral: We want pep and spirit So everyone’ll take a part; About the best way, girls, to get it— Boost G. A. A. with all your heart. -69- OLD NOKOMIS—i ALUMNI CLASS OF 1919 In the fall of 1915, there came into the field of Knowledge, a class of forty-eight girls and boys seeking the higher heights of learning. From tiny seeds, we grew strong, displaying our strength in athletics, intelligence in our studies, and popularity in the social life. After four years of interesting and co-operative work with our Faculty, we were graduated in May, 1919, from the Nokomis Township High School—the first class to have that honor. Some of the members of the class have distinguished themselves in public life—James Bottomley, the first baseman of the St. Louis Cardinals and the brightest start in the baseball firmament, was a member of our class in the early years of our high school life; Lydia Hoeppner was a member of the N. T. H. S. Faculty as a mathematics instructor for several years; Mercy Willis is at present on the public school faculty of Nokomis; Frances Baird is teaching the Kroeger School; William Best is principal of the Ohlman schools; Carstens Jayne is connected with the local post office as rural carrier, while others are nurses, farmers’ wives, clerks in the railway service, and radio enthusiasts. In fact, in all walks and paths of life you will find some one from the Class of T9. While all of us have not performed some brilliant deed, we have tried to do our best. CLASS OF 1920 The members of the Class of ’20 were as follows: Howard Case, Alma De-Witt, Nona Grabbe, Miriam Hertzler, Florence Herzog, Lloyd Hulbert, Freda Kirkland, Eric Kravanya, George McClure, Lula Pope, Beaman Randall, Lydia Reincke, Mabel Sperry, Charles Turzak, Bermadyne Vest, Charles Welsch, Elda Zimmerman. Space does not permit a lengthy review of all our school actvities during our four years at N. T. H. S. A number of the Red and Black “basketeers” of those years were from our class, as were some of the school and club officers and also annual staff members, including, of course, our cartoonist, “Charlie” Turzak, who did all the art work for the first four annuals published by N. T. H. S. As part of our class day exercises, we buried a miniature casket decorated in class colors—a white casket lined with rose—and bearing the inscription, “Class of ’20”, in rose and gold. In the casket were placed an annual of that year, class history and prophecy, and other “precious documents”. A marker was to have been erected to mark the burial place but there has been none save the “old apple tree”. Some time we expect to unearth this casket and hold a reunion together with our Senior advisor, Miss Helen Ream (now Mrs. Theodore Wadleigh of Her-scher, Illinois), and with our other former instructors. This cannot but be a most happy and pleasant occasion, for many of us have not met since graduation. Some of us, the girls, of course, have acquired new names, but although names may be unfamiliar, faces will always be remembered. And we cannot forget those days at old “Nokomis High”. -70- NOKOMIS CLASS OF 1921 The Class of ’21 graduated in June, eight years ago, and theirs is a history of activity, both commendable and otherwise. Those of us who saw the whole four years through began in the Old South School. One of the first escapades on the record of our boys was their habit of climbing into the belfry and throwing missiles from this point of vantage. When a stop was put to this, mischief broKe out in another quarter. Yet we managed to balance this deviltry with good work, and carried out the program to the last. When the grades overflowed into our classrooms, we received instructions in various halls around town, before the high school building was completed. There was Holmes’ Opera House, where almost daily, during supposed study periods, someone walked precariously across the wide railing of the balcony. We investigated the curtain ropes and the light switches and held impromptu performances on the stage. If the ghosts of old actors were listening, they must have been horrified. Yet upon that stage the Class of ’21 presented its play, “The Gold Bug , which was well received, and took part in several musical operettas which were called a little more than just good. When the new building was opened, we proudly took up our studies in the spotless new rooms. Ours were among the first fingerprints on the white walls; ours was the privilege of glorying in a matchless gymnasium just completed. Until all work was finished, we stumbled over hammers and stooping carpenters on our wav to classes, and were proud of our new home. No history could be complete without mentioning a few of those who helped make it. There was Clarence Michelman, who began late in the Freshman year, shy and unknown, who later became president of the class, and one of the most popular. There was Bel ford Bollman, always a step ahead of the rest of us in dignity, our mainstay in debates and public speaking. Nor were our debates complete without Faye Whitnam, who was liberally endowed with poise and self-possession. One of the original members was Annalee Darrough, mischievous and always popular. Jesse Jayne, unforgettable, full of deviltry and yet serious beneath it. Beulah DeWitt, with her inexhaustible supply of giggles; Clara Max-einer, reserved, yet possessed of sudden wit. In athletics we boasted of Joe Pendleton, a star basketball player, sharing the team honors with others of our class. Leland Hamel, remembered for his mile runs and other work in athletics, was the leading man in our class play, and probably more popular with his classmates than his teachers. We were represented at every athletic and intellectual meet, we had class parties, and took part in everything that went on. In June of 1921, we sat together for the last time. No doubt there were giggles and wise-cracks even then. There was just one solemn moment when we received our diplomas, tied in black and gold, and then our history was officially completed. CLASS OF 1922 The Class of ’22 looks back with pleasure to the beginning of its history with that of the N. T. H. S.; but now, along with its fellow classes, it can best be characterized in the few words: its history is only in the making. As the pioneer class of the N. T. H. S., it was necessarily the first to complete the four years of work in the new organization. Never large in numbers, it, however, stilf had its high spots of school life. Who of its members can ever forget the thrilling Monday morning when an ambitious and persevering class ring sales- - 7i - NOKOMJ man appeared and nearly started a riot? The class lived up to tradition and had its full share of family quarrels. They furnish interesting recollections nowadays, however, so we don’t regret them. The class does not lay claim to fostering even one genius but some of its mem ■ bers certainly have little need to look back with regret to their past achievements. The competition in life is keen today and it is only with persistent effort that its members have forged ahead. Other N. T. H. S. classes are doing as much and it is with a feeling of pride that we see members of other classes as well as our own carrying on the traditional undying spirit of the school. As all good high school classes are, our class was conceited. Miss Yackle and Mr. Thacker, our advisors, could bear witness to that fact as well as could probably a few others. Yet we must ask to be pardoned for we were only tasting of the sugar-coating of part of life. We found soon enough that there was a bitterness in addition to the outer sweetness. In June, 1927, our class held a reunion, at which time a majority of its members were present. One of our number, Stanley Willis, had the year before an swered the great roll call beyond. “Tang’s” spirit mingled with us, however, as of old. We gathered at the time in the historic assembly hall, reminiscences were exchanged, letters of absent members read; and then, in Miss Yackle’s home, the “Captain of Plymouth” was sung, and all present enjoyed again the fellowship of former school days. Along with three other classes, we have left as a material remembrance, the brick gateway at the entrance to the high school campus. With this opportunity, we take the privilege of greeting our fellow classes with a “cheerio” and wishing each the best of luck, regardless of the distance to which time may have scattered us. CLASS OF 1923 Ten years ago (how time does pass!) We entered school as a Freshman Class— About thirty-one girls and thirty-two boys— A jolly, good bunch with plenty of noise. Our high school building was not complete, So, “homeless”, we wandered about the street To the K. P. rooms, to the Marquette Hall, To the M. E. Church, as I recall. In two or three months with book and rule We found ourselves in the new high school— A wonderful place, a memory dear. We shall always remember our Freshman year. Our Sophomore Class was rather small, Thirty-nine boys and girls in all. Tested and tried by the year before, Deserving the title of “Sophomore”; Parties were given, good times were had, High school life was not half bad. Vacations over, studies begun, And our Junior Class numbers thirty-one. A shadow creeps over our Junior year, For Mildred Gray was a classmate dear, - 72 - NOKOMIS Snatched from our midst by the hand of fate. She now plays a harp at the Golden Gate. Time soothes our sadness, and stills our regret. But memories linger; we never forget. Now the last lap of our marathon race! Thirty-one scholars still holding the pace, Thirty-one pupils determined to win Any hard task they ever begin. In four years of study we found this so, That the more you learn the less you know. Commencement, we found, was not the end, But just the beginning of learning again. After Commencement, we all went our ways, And bid “farewell” to our high school days. T. M. B. CLASS OF 1924 Another year has passed since the Class of 1924 embarked upon Life’s Sea. I am pleased to note that my fellow classmates are adhering to our class motto, “On to Victory”, and are forging ahead to become better men and women in whatever line of work they are engaged in. A number entered higher institutions of learning to be better prepared for their life’s work, others entered the business world with the knowledge already gained at the N. T. H. S., some are teaching school, while others are engaged in farming or are at home. Judging from newspaper reports, we are scattered in various parts of this great United States. The larger cities, St. Louis, Chicago and Detroit, are now the homes of a large number of the boys and a few girls. The writer had an unusual experience in one of these large cities a short time ago. I was waiting for some Nokomis relatives at one of the large railroad stations. There was a mob at the gates. An elderly man inquired if that was the St. Louis train coming in. A young man, hearing and recognizing my voice, turned around and spoke to me. J— and I had not met since we last passed through the portals of N. T. H. S. The elderly man was his father. J— was employed by a large construction company and a hurried conversation disclosed several more boys here. One of the girls, now married, was a stenographer for Uncle Sam in the same city. Several of the girls are married and are centers of happy homes. We all expect to gather, from far and near, for our first reunion in June, 1929. CLASS OF 1925 The class that was graduated from the Nokomis Township High School in 1925 with thirty-three members entered the school in 1921 with seventy-seven, then the record Freshman enrollment. E. E. Rademacher was retained as the class advisor, and the following officers chosen: president, George Moeller; vice-president. Kenneth Buel; secretary-treasurer, Anita Schuette. With the ending of the first semester, the latter two became Sophomores, and Lucy Studnick and Erna Henkel were elected to their posts. Fifty-one pupils returned for their second year in high school, and re-elected the old officers, except that George Frederick became vice-president. Again reduced in number, the class returned to its most strenuous the Junior -73 - OLD NOKO —year. John McGhee was chosen president; Albert Viola, vice-president; Peter Caldwell, business manager; George Moeller, secretary-treasurer; and Miss Elsie Bullington and E. E. Rademacher, class advisors. Besides attaining unusual eminence in several extra-curricular activities, the class contributed most of the work toward publishing the “Annual”, which formerly had been put out by the Senior Class. In the final vear. this class had for its officers the following: president, John McGhee: vice-president, George Frederick: secretary-treasurer. Erna Henkei; business manager, Albert Viola; and advisors, Miss Stella Yackle and A. E. Crepin. On June 2, 1925, the thirty-three graduates received their diplomas. In 1930, they plan their first reunion. Class histories too often devolve into class eulogies. No tribute is necessary for this class or for any other more than that the lives of its members reflect the wholesome and broadening influence of even such a necessarily summarized education as is obtainable in high schools. CLASS OF 1926 Dear Classmates of ’26: It seems but a short time now, doesn’t it, since that September day in 1922 when we enrolled as Freshmen at N. T. H. S.? We were considered a large class then, seventy-eight in all, I believe. Do you remember when Professor Thacker called us together for our first class meeting and we elected Olin Kettelkamp president? That began four years of good times, though we didn’t realize it then, with parties, basketball, football, etc. It didn’t take long for those years to pass. Class presidents followed in quick succession—Lester Meyer, Inez Martin, Cecil O’Donnell. And then in June, 1926, thirty-eight received diplomas. It was a good class, I think. While in school, we furnished it with some of its best talent, both athletic and intellectual. But now the class is widely separated—some at college, some working. But I know you will say “yes” when I ask, “Wouldn’t you like to see the old bunch again?” CLASS OF 1927 If I should say that the Class of 1927 was the best class that ever was graduated from N. T. H. S., I would be guilty of gross exaggeration, but I will say that it accomplished things wffiich had not previously been accomplished. Previous to the Class of 1928, it was the largest ever graduated from N. T. H. S. It consisted of forty members—forty of the community’s best sons and daughters. It was, I believe, the first class in years that managed to finance its Senior year without the aid of a Lyceum course or class dues. Besides that, its scholastic standing was well up beyond reproof. In intra-murals, its most important accomplishment was to defeat the Junior Class in basketball. In fact, as Seniors, the Class of 1927 were, as they should be, the leaders of the school. Considering the class in every respect, you will find it to consist of as loyal a group as ever departed from the stately halls of dear, old N. T. H. S. CLASS OF 1928 Herein lies a brief account of the high school career of the Class of ’28, of the Nokomis Township High School. The writer is certain that all persons, who at some time held an office in the class, will readily agree with him that there was never a better group of people with whom one could work. (Continued Top of Page 81) 74 CALENDAR SEPTEMBER Sept. 3—Ten-minute classes held. Wonder why these Freshmen insist upon going to wrong classes? Sept. 4—First football practice. No more school this week because of Teachers’ Institute. Sept. 10—Classes begin in earnest(?) Sept. 11—Senior Class organization. Sept. 12--Staff decides to sell sandwiches. Now for the work! ! ! Sept. 13—Sophomore Class organization. Sept. 14—Change your subjects now—or never! ! ! Sept. 17—Staff begins to sell sandwiches and ice cream. Sept. 18—George Sale and Albert Sanuskar are chosen cheer leaders, while Aretta Davis and Edna Gipson are elected song leaders, and Lucille Loomis, pianist. Sept. 19—First “pep” meeting of the year. Yea, team! Let’s go. Sept. 20—Freshies are “taught” to yell. Sept. 21—Shhh! ! ! High school inspectors. Library opens with honor students in charge. Sept. 24—English teachers are “pestered” by Freshmen getting books. (The reading lists were just given out.) Sept. 25—. . . . Mr. Hulet late. Everyone hungers for some of that delicioussmelling chili sauce. Sept. 26—Staff meeting. Sept. 27—Twenty-minute pep meeting. Sept. 28—In the first football game of the year, we didn’t win or lose. Score, 0-0. “Dick” Husman has an accident on the way to Moweaqua. OCTOBER Oct. 1—Teachers’ meeting. Oct. 2—Senior, Junior and Staff meetings. Juniors decide not to have individual pictures. Oct. 3— One by one, the Faculty, Seniors and Staff must have their pictures taken. Now, watch the little birdie! ! ! ! 4— Football boys begin selling tickets to Assumption game Saturday. 5— The Kranz family entertain us. The Greeks give us red and black caps. 8— The score Saturday was 19-0 against us, but don’t tell anybody! ! ! 9— Group pictures taken this morning. Geometry students rejoice because they do not have “exam”. Girls’ Athletic Association organized. OLD NOKOMI Oct. 10-—Staff meeting. Oct. 11—Ruby Vedder visits us. Oct. 12—In our first program of the year. Rev. Lowe speaks to us. Oct. 13—Editor’s pen is dry. Oct. 15—WE beat “Shelby”, 3-0. Yea, team! Atta boy! Oct. 16—It rains and rains and rains and just keeps on raining. Oct. 17—Mr. Hulet announces that we come to school at 8:15 in the morning. “Moans and groans from the audience”! ! ! Oct. 18—Bot’tomley-Ruffing Day. “Sunny Jim” talks before the assembly. Oct. 19—We play Litchfield today. George and Bruno give talks for the “Annual”. Oct. 22—We lost to Litchfield, 25-0, but we are just saving up for the Hillsboro game. Tag sale starts today. Oct. 23—Cooking and sewing class pictures taken today. Girls’ gym picture is taken again. Class meetings and also Staff meeting. Oct. 24—Everybody getting “shot” so snapshot pages in “Old Nokomis” will be filled up. Oct. 25—Another race starts. The red and green teams are to see who can sell most subscriptions to the magazines published by the Curtis Publishing Co. Oct. 26—Mr. Burgderfer, the great humorist, entertains us. Oct. 29 Seniors ahead in ‘Annual” tag race, and “Reds” in the magazine race. Oct. 30—Junior class rings are here. Boy, they’re pretty! ! ! Sophomore-Freshman Hallowe’en party tonight. Oct. 31—Too busy studying for “xams” to write anything. NOVEMBER Nov. 1—Xams. Mr. Vandever speaks to us. Nov. 2—Whoopla! We beat Hillsboro, 3-2, here. Nov. 5—“Annual” tag sale closes. Both Juniors and Seniors get half-holidav and go to Pana. Nov. 6—Mock election in N. T. H. S., in which Smith and Thompson are elected. Nov. 7—Rev. Estis invites us to the Presbyterian revival services. 8— Report cards. Sighs of grief and relief. 9— Mr. Newport and Mr. Stiehl of the American Legion visit us and tell us about the Legion. Nov. 12—No school because of Armistice Day. Nov. 13—“Gus” Fricke visits us. We are defeated bv Pana. (The score is a secret.) Nov. 14—More books lost. Some people are “sure” getting studious. Nov. 15—Lost: Seventeen pictures and negatives. Frankie, where did you put them ? Nov. 16—A duet by Master Junior Pannwitt and Lloyd Stanley in pep meeting. Nov. 19—Blue Monday. OLD NOKOMIS Nov. 20—Staff meeting; financial question discussed. Juniors decide to sell “hot dogs” while our boys beat (?) Taylorville, Thursday. Nov. 21—Nothin’ doin’ ’cept pep meetings. Nov. 22—We wind up the season losing to Taylorville, 14-0. Nov. 23— No school. Teachers have to go to Champaign. Nov. 26—Boys’ class basketball tournament begins. Juniors beat Sohps and Seniors whip Freshies. Nov. 27—Whoopee ! Sophomores beat Freshies in an overtime game, and Juniors beat Seniors. Nov. 28—Juniors get first place in tournament AS USUAL! ! Nov. 29—Turkey Day! Um-vum! Nov. 30—No school. Everyone recovering from “Injun gestion”. DECEMBER Dec. 3—Mr. Hulet and Mrs. Evans visit Hillsboro cafeteria. Dec. A—Ques.: Wonder why Seniors are having such long class meetings' Ans.: There’s a party in the air. Dec. 5—Naughty boys! ! Don’t you know you shouldn’t throw snowballs? Dec. 6—Annual staff receives news that it is “fired” —from cafeteria. Dec. 7—Editor absent. Dec. 10—Cafeteria opens. Mr. Flude gives us a good talk on Japan. Dec. 11—Some of the Senior boys skip school to go to Pana. Dec. 12—Juniors receive invitation to Senior-Junior party. Dec. 13—Hooray! We beat Irving, 24-16, in first basketball game. Dec. 14—A couple of letters are written to Santa Claus, care of Free Press-Progress, supposedly by Mr. Stumm and Mr. Schilling. Dec. 17—Names are drawn for Christmas box. How many different names have you had? Dec. 18—Mr. Kettelkamp carries a suspicious-looking can but, upon inquiry, we find that it contains “flu” disinfectant. Dec. 19—Freshies rushing in last-minute letters to Santa Claus. Dec. 20—Senior-Junior party. (Those present departed late in the evening, etc.) Dec. 21—We have a program in assembly including a magician’s program, a monologue by George Sale, sacred songs sung in Spanish. German, Latin, and English, and the Christmas box at last. Merry Christmas and A Very Prosperous New Year! JANUARY Jan. 2—Mrs. Moody visits us. We lose to Witt on Christmas Day. Alibi! Our captain was sick. We beat Irving though, 22-16, there. Jan. 3—Now we are ready to settle down (?) after the holidays. Pep meetings held to beat Witt. We want revenge ! -77- OLD NOKO A—We didn’t get it, but lost by only three points, although three of the first team were unable to play. 7— Brrr! It’s cold. 8— Our second team beats Pana, 23-10, but first team loses, 19-13. 9— “Ag” team wins over Ohlmanites. 10—Most popular boy and girl are elected by each class. Freshmen choose David Kessinger and Elva Bertolino; Sophomores, Vera Zimmerman and Billy Pittman ; Juniors, Aretta Davis and “Honey” Sanuskar; and Seniors, George Sale and “Lu” Loomis. Jan. 11—For the fifth lyceum number, we are entertained by the American Glee Club, who give us a good program. Jan. 1A—Who says we haven’t a good basketball team? They beat Staunton, 12-14, Saturday night. Tonight they play the Baptist team from Hillsboro. Popularity contest begins. Jan. IS—Again we won, 21-3. “Rade” talks about “treace peaties” in civics class. Who is this tall, mysterious man pacing up and down the hall in front of Miss Yackle’s room? Jan. 16—Mr. Hulet forbids some of the little folks (?) card-playing and shell-practice. First assignment back from Capitol Engraving Co. Jan. 17—Again we are warned to study for “exams” by Mr. Hulet. “Ag” team wins again. Jan. 18—We beat Staunton, 27-25, “Louie” K. making a free throw at end of regular time to tie score. Atta boy, Louie! At end of first week, Lucille Loomis and David Kessinger are ahead in popularity contest. Jan. 21—We lost to Mt. Olive Saturday night. Better luck next time, boys! Bruno gives a good talk in front of assembly. Mr. Hulet sick. Jan. 22—Busy day—reviews, rain storm, and first rehearsal of Faculty play. Jan. 23—Girls’ basketball tournament begins, Juniors winning over Sophomores, 18-2. We lose to Shelbyville. (Isn’t that a shame?) Jan. 24—EXAMINATIONS ! Whoop-ee! ! Jan. 25—Senior girls beat Freshies. How’d that happen? Gee! We lose to Hillsboro, 30-25. Jan. 28—Starting a clean slate. Popularity contest extended—not enough money. Jan. 29—Class meetings. G. A. A.’s decide to organize Booster Club. Jan. 30—Hurrav! We beat the team that’s leading the conference, Litchfield, 22-19. Nice work, boys! Girls’ Booster Club makes its first appearance between halves — and still we are celebrating. Jan. 31—Basketball boys’ pictures are taken. Mr. Hulet absent. FEBRUARY Feb. 1—Everybody happy (?) over his grades. We have another lyceum number, in which we are entertained by Robt. O. Briggs. Feb. A—We lose the basketball game to Taylorville but do not lose our sportsmanship. Junior and Senior contestants win out in popularity contest. Jan. Jan. Jan. .78- :SiD NOKOMIS Feb. 5—Tickets for Faculty play on sale. At last, an end to paper-wad shooting. How glad we are (?) Feb. 6—We’re getting good! We can even beat Shel-byville. Feb. 7—Mr. Mayes gives talk in assembly, urging all to come to Rosamond game. Feb. 8—Unanimous absence! ! We double the score -——--------------- — on Rosamond. .. f.imjn, Feb i!_Tickets? Tickets? Tickets? |f Feb. 12—Lost! Strayed! Stolen! Mary Kirkland’s dinner. Feb. 13—We win from Hillsboro—one game. Feb. 14—Last installment to the engravers. Pauline gets a valentine from Mervin. Feb. 15—Everyone has a good laugh when the Faculty reveal their true ( ?) characters in the play, “Cyclone Sally”. Feb. 18—Lucille Loomis and George Sale, the Senior contestants, go over the top in the popularity contest. Feb. 19—Seniors defeat Sophs as girls’ tourney is resumed. Feb. 20—We played Pana and—but why bring that up? Feb. 21—The Junior girls beat Freshies. We play Farmersville tonight in County Tournament. Feb. 22—Washington’s Birthday. Basketball? We cannot tell a lie. Feb. 25—Can you beat it? Hillsboro wins tournament. We have a good lyceum number by Filipinos. Physics and chemistry classes go down in the mine. Feb. 26—General science classes go “star-gazing”. Feb. 27—Juniors win girls’ tournament. We play Litchfield there tonight. Feb. 28—We won over Litchfield last night. Score, 28-29. WMOR5 ra Nonows in MARCH March 1—Lamb or lion, or both? We beat Mt. Olive E-A-S-Y! March 4—We listen to Hoover say, “I do!” March 5—Mr. Hulet tells us how one basket was worth $100. March 6—We exchange an “Old Nokomis” for a “Panorama”. March 7—District tournament begins. Nokomis, 34; Raymond, 11. March 8—We win another! Victim — Morrison-ville. March 11—We place second in District tournament with Jik and Blix on first all-star team Jik, captain; and the rest of the team on second all-star team. March 13—We listen to an interesting lecture by Judge Bale. March 14—“Spring has come!” March 15—Who said “Spring has come?” March 19—Breaking plate glass in doors gets to be a fad among students. - 7o - OLD NOKOMIS March 20—Pana, 19; Nokomis, 21; in charitv game. March 21—Mr. Hulet, Mr. Mayes, and the basketball boys leave to go to the State tournament. March 22—Well, look who’s here! “Gus” Fricke and Arnold Capitani. March 25—’Xams in the air. Everybody cramming. March 26—War declared by the teachers. They won 1 March 27—What’d I make? March 28—Girls decide to have a May Fete. March 29—School is fdled with alumni visiting their old alma mater. APRIL April 1—Freshmen fool (?) Sophomores with a party. Russian orchestra entertains us. April 2 — Girls begin on May Fete. Cards out. April 3 — Seniors start on “The Mummy and the Mumps”. April 4—Junior-Senior banquet started. I he laziest guy in the world is the bachelor who put coffee grounds in his moustache and drank hot water so he wouldn’t have to make coffee. Boarder: “I hear our landlady went riding with a boarder.” Ditto: “They say it was a boarder but I believe it was only a roomer (rumor). Mr. Myers: “Which country sends the most immigrants to America?” Charles Rowe: “Hungry.” I he two most uncertain things in this world are a woman’s mind and a grape-fruit’s squirt. Armine: “My sister is writing a story.” Geo. H.: “Who’s the hero going to be?” A.: “The guy who publishes it.” I he boys call her “Battleship” because she’s always well-manned. Latin: “Haic inter Gallia impositum.” English : “Hike into Gaul; it’s important.” . J. T. Woltmann informs the history class that Greece had a strong naval army on the sea. Wise-crack of 1907: “Your wheels are turning.” j|s sjc jje Paulie: “You’re not so smart.” Merle: Oh, I know that the guy who invented the cotton-gin wasn’t a boot- legger.” -So. OLD NOKOMIS (Continued from Page 74) During the Freshman year, the class broke none of the previously-set records. This was probably due to the fact that the members were not well acquainted with their new surroundings. However, ’28 did succeed in living up to old records in the best possible manner. The second year was a grand success, especially in the athletic line. The class was also led to a high scholastic standing—this through the efforts and examples of the officers, and the valiant, untiring spirit of the class. As Juniors, the class met and conquered the more difficult courses in the curriculum of N. T. H. S. This year, as in previous years, the class worked untiringly to attain higher and nobler achievements. No one year can be set aside as a climax. The class worked hard throughout the four years, and in June, 1928, finished its high school career with the highest honors. The class had its various class sponsors, who were continually boosting, to thank for its splendid completion of its high school career. We feel sure that the members of this class have but made a start in their climb to a successful life. OUR JANITOR Our janitor, a jolly man is he! As jovial, kind, and gentle as can be. Full many a care is rested on his brow, Caused by our carelessness strewn around. Our desks and dirty floors he has to clean, Yet, through it all, we see his bright smile beam. He’s always busy—from early dawn ’til night, And when the “flu” and colds blew ’round, Our janitor was always to be found Using the disinfectant, lest we should get The germs from somebody and become sick. His duty well he doth perform. All honors we to him have borne. R. M. S. _ 8i - OLD NOKOMIS -83- OLD NOKOMI JUNIOR JINGLES Ralph Anderson—A husky from Smoky Row. Raleigh Battles—“Winnie, where are my slippers?” John Benya—“What’s the use? You’re young only once.” George Bradley—He hasn’t suffered a bit from over-study. Gladys Carroll—High heels her hobby. John Cassidy—Repeatedly proves the fallibility of mathematicians. Loretta Crow—A love of gossip, an outstanding characteristic. Stella Dargella—Helen Wills II. Glennis Davidson—Aspires to be a school-marm. Aretta Davis—Most popular. Rosetta Davis—Tomboyish to the ’nth degree. Mary Dzedolik—Stella’s bosom pal. Esther Eekhoff—Characterized by a total absence of self-esteem. Robert Epstein—They call him “Eppy”, “Pazazz”, or “Bobo”. Dorothy Evans—I-Q tests proves her a genius. Charles Fahnestock—So extremely nonchalant. Mike Fedorko—Good-natured and even-tempered. Harry Frederick—Given to meditation, contemplation, and reflection. Bruno Giovanelli—The one who wrote this column up. Edna Gipson—Our brown-eyed song leader. Helen Grav—“Have you seen Elizabeth ?” Elizabeth Griffiths—Her grades fail to set the world on fire. Wanda Halleman—Chancellor of the Exchequer. Alene Hauser—Bades fair to become a novelist. John Havera—Never accused of being loquacious. Ralph Herwig—A noise from Ohlman. Leona Howell—Generally seen with Mary. Mary Howell—Generally seen with Leona. Victor Jachino—“Old Rough and Ready”. Leona Keiser—Eternally bubbling over. Wenona Kessler—The silent one. Rudolph Kettelkamp—Class president and basketball captain. Melvina Kroenlein—Such sharp replies—she’ll be a “hello” girl. Delia Landers—Mighty and maj'estic. Gladys Langford—A gentle one with the Southern drawl. ictor Micklantz—Found of fun and John Cassidy. David McGhee—Lean and hungry-looking; he thinks too much. Paul Obregar—A gridiron genius. Lester Oltmanns—Known as a fluent conversationalist. Helen Pauschert—Volens et potens. Marguerite Pocock—Going up (to chemistry). Jeannette Rhodes—She will be instructor of German. Vergil Rhodes—Despair of teachers. Joe Rolinaitis—Big. brutal Jik, the bone-crusher. Frank Ronchetti—Never known to take a book home. Albert Sanuskar—Girls call him “Honey” and with reason. Russell Sparks—We predict a career of oratory for him. Louis Tickus—Slated to be “p -of” of mathematical electro-physics. Tona Tindle—Generally seen with Ethel. Rudolph Turk—Quiet and retiring. -84- OLD NOKOMIS Joe Tokoly—Boy, how his pace covers territory. John Vansack—Will take up the ministry. Josephine Vighi—Hair that is the envy of all. Ethel Welch—A lover of fooling, flirting and flattery. Merle Wright—Will fill Ray Schalk’s shoes. William Wright—Some call him Willy, but we know better. Rade: “I was nearly killed last night. I got out on the wrong side of the bed.” Myers: “I’m not superstitious.” Rade: “Neither am I; but this was a lower berth.” The laziest man I know is the bozo who comes home drunk every night so his wife will put him to bed. Upon this bed Poor Willie squirms: He drank fish glue To kill tapeworms. ★ Here lies Madoline; Poor little kid! Splinter in the bannister Down which she slid! Clerk: “Do you want a room for twenty-five or fifty cents?” Stranger: “What’s the difference?” Clerk: “Well, we put a rat trap in the fifty-cent room.” Mr. Hulet: “Two things were lost: Pauline Gipson and a necklace.” Joe R. says the tightest guy he knows is Swan Torketson. who spent his honevmoon sitting home with his girl looking at a picture of Niagaia Falls while he left the water running in the sink. Blix: “I have a fine job now. I’m working in a shirt factory.” Aretta: “Then how does it happen that you’re not working today?” Blix: “Oh, we’re making night shirts now.” Miss Yackle doesn’t go about boasting of her stage experience, but she had her leg in a cast once. Yell king: “Give the team three cheers.” Scotchie: “Rah! Rah!” Louie Klancnik: “Thev tell me it’s all over the school.” John Tokoly: “What?” Louie Klancnik: “The roof.” Edna: “It’s only 6 o’clock, and I told you to come after supper.” Kennie: “That’s what I came after.” Scene: A card party. (The lights went out.) Silence. Mr. Stumm: “I’m holding the widow.” -85- OLD NOKOMIS SOPHOMORE SHORTENINGS Aerio Balestri—What wild, shaggy, unruly hair. Vivian Beatty—Aspires to be an evangelist. Steve Benya—Impish and impudent. Mike Blasko—Boy, what a left hand! Florence Bosonetto—. . . . and Dilley. Marie Bost—Interested in young Freshman (boys). Merril Brackenhoff—Believes in minding his own business. Leona Chabala—Short and snub-nosed. Ralph Challans—Pride of the Sophomores. John Chausse—Ambitious to be a “mortician”. Almeda Dahler—She’s got the “gimme” habit. Willis Dalhaus—A reduced replica of LeRoy. Wanetta Davidson—Generally seen with Ruth. Roy DeWerff—Possesses spectacles that enhance professorial demeanor. Noel Dilley—Football is his meat. Mike Geletka—My dear, ain’t he cute? Georgia Gipson—Truly, she must possess one-half the sunshine of Georgia. Pauline Gipson—We dont’ know whether she chats or chatters. Vivian Gipson—Interested in collegiate friends. Marjorie Grote—One of the girl basketeers. Janet Harrison—Black-eyed Susan. Lorraine Hendricks—Not exactly a molecule. Ida Mae Hulbert—If she had dark hair, we’d say she was French. Margaret Kessinger—She possesses the quintessence of sympathy. Helen Kettelkamp—She ist ein gut Madchen. Ralph Kieslar—A tonsorial technician. Marion Knukstus—A noise that combines the sound of a file and a saw. John Korenjak—A newcomer to the ranks. Florence Lidster-—We wonder what she’s scared of. Eleanor Low—Leaping Lena! What length. Donald Marley—He took 120,000,000th place in the All-U. S. 100-yard dash. Margaret Marley—Just like Donald. Harryet Miller—She makes the heart beat faster. Nellie Mulholland— I like basketball and boys.” Pauline Mulholland—Ditto. Ellen McCormack—A highland lassie. Sharon Truitt—“LeRoy! Do behave!” Elio Tosetti—One-half Elio voice. Rose Vitali—Just like Clara Bow, only different. Rena Vitali—Is she plump or ponderous? Velma Newbury—Curls, curls everywhere. Bennie Obregar—A soft, drawling voice with twinkling blue eyes. Geraldine Peters—A walking fashion shop. Mildred Pier—The reason why I swore off on blondes. Billy Pittman—Most popular, and how! .86. OLD NOKOMIS Annie Potts—A bouncing basketeer. Mary Potts—Deep and dignified. Margaret Pyle—She likes to study. Mildred Pyle—Blonde and blue-eyed. Wayne Pyle—A big man who has yet to do anything. William Rakes—Has a remote resemblance to Fat”. Mervin Rapp—Wins all the hog-calling contests. William Reichart—We have yet to see his self-esteem wither. Marie Reincke—Peaceful, placid, pacific. Ruth Rhodes—Her energy exceeds her ambition. Irene Ritter—A perpetual look of martyrdom. Geraldine Rosche—The horoscope says she will marry a baker. Annie Shalbot—Quiet and unassuming. James Sneddon—Hard-boiled look. John Tokoly—What tremendous altitude. Mando Turchi—Not as fierce as he looks. May Wieneke—Our star from Taylorville. John T. Woltmann—The worthy president. Vera Zimmerman—Most popular and with reason. Tony Zionic—A red-hot end. John Fetsko—A belated arrival. She is attractive—you stop, you look, and after you’re married, you listen. Bob: “Are you doing anything tonight?” Pewee: Not a thing.” Bob: “You shouldn’t waste your time like that.” For sale : Surplus silence—Velma Newberry. Wanted: Time to rest. Overworked, all of us. For sale: Presidency. The duties of my office are too strenuous. My health is failing.—John Thomas Woltman. Wanted: Blue eyes. Brown ones tire me.—“Jerry” Rosche. Early to bed, Early to rise, And your girl Goes with other guys. N. T. H. S. Athletes. The Sophomore Class requests you to take notice of the following: Wanted : Ability to read Latin easily—Mervin Rapp. Wanted: Cure for shortness—Ida Mae Hulbert. Wanted: A comb that will comb out kinky locks and make them stay out—Billy Pittman. For sale: A few inches of our height—Elinor Low and Geraldine Peters. Strayed: Ralph Kieslar; 5c reward—Sophomore Class. Wanted: Book on “Improved Methods of Study”—James Sneddon. -87- OLD NOKOMI FROSH FACTS Gladys Alton—Lives next door to the school. Mervin Aumann—He’ll fill John Gilbert’s shoes yet. Gladys Barnstable—Makes a wonderful friend. Raj' Barnstable—We wonder if he ever shuts his mouth. Margaret Bates—An obliging thing. Priscilla Bates—The one who likes the kitchen. Floyd Bauer—Overgrown. Belford Bauman—“Why so pale and wan, fond lover?” Frank Berloznik—He won the coveted crimson “N”. Bennie Bernardini—He left us. Robert Bowes—Fond of telling Scotch jokes. Robert Bradley—Terror of the Sophomore females. Marguerite Brakenhoflf—Goodnatured and liberal. Eloise Brockman—’Way up from the north country. Vito Bubness—A perennial Freshman. Wilber Carroll—About as good as One-Eye Conolly. Mildred Cassidy—A subject for poets. Louis Cirar—“Unostentaiety”, his chief characteristic. Mario Costa—What dainty little feet. Melvin Dalhaus—Perpetuation of the Dalhaus dynasty his chief reason for being. John Davito—Full-faced and frolicsome. Marie Davito—We wonder why she is in this list. Dale Dilly—We predict a career as soprano. Harold Dilley—Little but loquacious. Elizabeth Duddy—Let’s be happy with her. Mildred Ekkers—As naughty as any boy. William Engelmam—Unpretentious and modest. Beulah Ernst—The shy, little country girl. Joe Fedorko—Affectionately known as “Cotton”. Steve Forgacs—Slim and slender. George Furimsky—Legs=height 2 George Geeraerts—He left us. Carl Gipson—A long ways from being a piano mover. Genevieve Gleich—Never fails a lesson. Gilbert Graden — Circumference=height. Esther Greit'e—As methodical as Pope and Dryden. Nellie Grimes—Most dignified thing. Charles Grosso—Always smiling, never scowling. George Grote—We just know something will happen to his car yet. Winifred Hand—Raleigh’s breadwinner. Anna Hardy—Makes her own dresses now. Mildred Harms—She sure knows how to use that frigid air. Barbara Harvatich—Tenderhearted. Irene Henkel—Small and lovable. Lorine Hill—A perpetual expression of animation. -88. LD NOKOMIS Doris Hines—Profited by the rule of health. Frank Houck—Aspires to be a tenor. Lloyd Hubbard—Hopelessly hipless. Donald Hussmann—His head always in the clouds. Joe Jachino—A very “leggy” specimen. John Jachino—Reminds us of Jim. Katherine Jallen—Rather lengthy. Warren Johnston—A certain wisecracker. Joe Karmazinas—A big man with a baby voice. Hugh Keller—“The hard-riding horseman”: or “Horsecollar Keller”. David Kessinger—Coach Mayes’ flunk-er-assistant. Doris Kettelkamp—She’ll get on the honor roll yet. Frank Kettelkamp—Our aspiring six-day rider. Bruce Kieslar—Possesses the Kieslar smile. Peter Kurilla—Possesses the proportions of a Hercules. Louis Loughlin—Hipless as Lloyd Hubbard. Martha Leben—Beautiful, black, curly hair. Rosalie Lentek—Flaming youth. Aerio Lucchi—Ponderous, not clumsy. Elsie Mehochko—Hits the basket every time. Lavonne Meinzer—La Bella Bionda! Elinor Myers—The best vice-president we could find. Elsie Mecklantz—A picture of modesty. Irene Minster—Our happy-go-lucky girl. Merrill Morell—What alliteration ! What euphony! Fred Panwitt, Jr.—Chancellor of the exchequer. Engelbert Papst—The keenest HI’ guard you ever saw. Rose Papst—Yes, a fair rose. Esther Pocock—Generally seen with Beulah. Joe Polock—Don’t look like he’d stand for much foolin’. Lee Pope—He didn’t make the grade. Ronald Rabold—“Ho, Jeeves, my felt hat and navy pants.” Kathryn Rapp—Giggles. Dwight Read—He is at Tuscola now. William Rhine—Looks like the rest of the Rhines. Otis Rhodes—Would make an excellent racketeer. Albert Roberts—Budding basketeer. Max Robertson—Let’s nickname him Popinoff Chatterinsky. John Rogers—Um-m-m, red hair and blue eyes. Mary Rolinaitis—She makes Big Joe behave. Charles Rowe—Another chatterbox. Helen Ruppert—One of our straight “A” students. Amelia Shalbot—Wonderful English student. Daniel Sleeth—Individualistic to the ’nth degree. Lloyd Stanley—Eternally combing his hair. Ray Stanley—Quiet and retiring. Emery Staples—When will he cease growing? Erma Studnick—A fighting, hot basketball player. Anna Suslje John Suslje John L. Suslje Matt Suslje Jack Tercek—Too bad he left us. The migratory movements of the Susljes. .89- OLD NOKOM Ludwig Tokoly—Joe, Jack, and then Ludwig. Elsie Tozzi—Wonderful curls. Velma Tuetken—Shy and bashful. Tony Varda—Guard. Dazzling. John Varda—Forward. Brilliant. John Vercelotti—Badly in need of a haircut. Alvin Wattjes—Be it ever so humble, there’s no face like yours. Mildred Wieneke—Reminds us of the rural maiden, famed in song and story. Margaret Vernetti—Deep and dignified. Merle Wolters—Lives up to being seen and not heard. Mary Louise Woolston—So tiny. Stephen Yates—What a fresh, shining face. Lila Underwood—A sly, vampish expression. Lottie Wyld—Our wonderful center. Wilma Redeker—The girl from out West. Elva Bertolino—Most popular. Beatrice Plesch—A belated comer. Otis: Aren’t you afraid you’ll freeze, Scotty?” Jimmie S.: “I’m Scotch, I’m so tight I can’t freeze.” _ Elio T.: “Have you seen Ella today, Mr. Schilling?” “Ella who?” Elio: “ELA vator.” George Sale: “I just love to pull my ears.” Dick H.: “Why?” George: It feels good when I let go.” Pewee Bost: “I never did pay full fare when I go to the show.” Butter Wright: “You have to be at least three feet tall to pay full fare.” Raleigh Battles: “Pewee never will have to pay full fare.” r r rom exam papers: “A girl was discharged for slapping her boss with fifteen cents in her pocket.” “She met a man with an onion walking down the hall.” “Hetty lost her job when she had been working for five years with fifteen cents in her pocket.” Found : Two volumes of Heart Ihrobs” belonging to two Faculty members. Guess who? Student (in drug store): “I want the last word in dictionaries.” Charles R.: “Yes, sir—Zythum.” Freshie (in algebra) : “Do you want us to write out this oral exercise?” It was the end of the scene; the heroine was starring. “Bread.” she cried, “give me bread!” So the curtain came down with a roll. -90. NOKOMIS THE N. T. H. S. FACULTY Although I’m no Milton, I’ve here done my best To tell of our principal and all the rest. And though this is no epic, or ballad, or lyric Or any such form, I just had to write it. Pa Hulet says that we can’t shoot paperwads, He thinks that his system’s a gift from the gods. But if he only knew just how dizzy it is, He sure would reform it, 'cause it’s a big fizz. Miss Arnett thinks Shakespeare’s the only good guy That ever existed; but I’ll tell you why: If there is some passage she can’t quite explain, She can blame it on Willie and there stays the blame. Mrs. Eekhoff is poor Caesar’s only good friend— How often we’ve wished that their friendship would end!— She makes us translate him from September ’til June; His sentences leave me as bugs as a loon. Mayes is a big farmer and sure knows his stuff At teaching his teams just how to be rough; He swears like a trooper and grins like a cat That’s been caught stealing cream. And that is that. Our Rade can yodel high up on the scale, Where he hollers around ’til he starts to get pale, And then comes back to earth on some low, growling note. You see, he must do this to rest his wee throat. Mrs. Evans is here to teach girls to be cooks, And make pie crusts which taste like the covers of looks, And to make things whose names I won’t try to pronounce, And make jello so rubbery that it can bounce. Miss Yackle is rhetoric up to her hair And when she cuts loose with her favorite glare, Everyone in the room knows it’s time to p pe down, For the glare has a pal in her terrible frown. Old Molecule Meyers is so chuck-full of science That in every fuss it’s his one big reliance. His problems in physics are so hard and long That even Prof. Einstein would get them all wrong. Schilling comes to the games with his score book and pen. I can’t figure out how he sees past his chin— He writes up the score like a nice little boy, And to see that boy act sure giveth me joy. - 9i - Stumm teaches Ag and has been here for years. At the basketball games he goes hunting bears With a pistol as big as himself—he’s quite small— With a pistol that usually won’t shoot at all. Our Barth doesn’t sing, doesn’t swear, doesn’t fuss, He looks as though he’d be a rather meek cuss. And the fact is, he is, for he’s married, you see, And is pretty well tamed by the little wifie. And last, but not least, comes Miss Herren so young. It is said she’s in love, but of that hold your tongue! ’Cause, of course, she don’t like to be kidded ’bout that Although our opinions don’t matter a rap. Alas! I must cease, though I sure hate to quit. Rut the Faculty members just won’t stand for it. Or I’d write a whole volume of “junk” ’bout them all. And then, O ye gawds!, how my poor grades would fall. D. M. Chicago prayer: Give us each day our daily lead.” ★ Hokum is short for hooey, and hooey is tripe, and tripe is applesauce, and applesauce is blah, and blah is boloney, and bolonev is hot air, and hot air is bull-con, and bullcon is bunk, and bunk is merely another name for hokum. No. 157247 (jumping up in rage after the prison movie show) : “Ow ! A serial, and I’m to be hung next week.” A. B. C.: “Have you read that new book in the librarv?” X. Y. Z.: “Which one?” A. B. C.: “ ‘Stomach Trouble’, by I. Etta Greenapple.” Rudy K.: “Have you ever seen an Itaban sunrise ?” Bruno G.: “No, but I was in Italy once and saw a day go (diego).” Geo. G.: “Can you drive with one hand ?” Dick H.: “Why, yes!” Geo. G.: “Here’s an apple.” Frosh: “What was the score?” Senior: “0-0.” Frosh: “Well, I didn’t miss anything.” Vera Z.: “What do you do, Donald ?” Don Hus.: “Work in a bakery.” Vera 7.: “Oh, they push your face in the dough to make animal cookies.” Oh, I never could believe it Though I often have been told That a fire’s always hottest VV'henever it is coaled. .92. OLD NOKOMIS Albert S.: “Why is it that women live longer than men?” P. O.: “I guess it is because paint is such a good preservative.” For days and days, from place to place, Noah hunted for vacant space; “No spot,” said he, “for me to park. I think I’ll sell the darned old ark.” Bruno: “What is a polecat?” George Sale: “A polecat is a cat that should be killed with a pole; the longer the pole, the better.” Everything should be learned from the bottom except swimming. Why study an ancient history date, When you can be a modern one With her at half past eight? There is one bad point about being president. No chance for advancement. Esther J.: “I sure can see you aren’t two-faced.” Olive BellS.: “Why?” E. J.: “If you were, you would wear the other one.” William Wright: “One of the things that gave Louis XVI a pain in the neck was the guillotine. Prof.: “When was Rome built?” Stewdent: “At night.” Prof.: “NO!!” Stewdent: “Well, Rome wasn’t built in a day.” He: “What do you think of Mussolini?” She: “I’ve never been out with him.” Tonsils: “I’m going home.” Adenoids: “Why?” Tonsils: “I live there.” He : “Look ! Our captain is going to kick a goal.” She: “What did the goal do ?” First prof: “It’s a shame the way my students hash Bacon.” Second prof: “That’s nothing; my students always roast Lamb.” The worst thing about a saxaphone is the man who plays it. Be it ever so humble, there’s no shape like your own. Pauline G. and OliveB. S. Mr. Schilling (holding yardstick) : “Now, if I take a piece of metal like this.” -93 - Established rnrrfr ixujli. i iniiii.ijii1 ! |8 i mi Mirtt yiS ptHiiiiu (’ ..ni mi l Iff I f 6SI! 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