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

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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 -