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

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OLD NOKOMIS SOPHOMORE HISTORY Only two years ago we entered the halls of N. T. H. S. hoping that in due time we would become accustomed to our new environment. Of course, we were green, as all Freshies are for a while. But we were a hold “gang” and the jeers from the other classes only strengthened us. We were young and needed someone to go to for advice, so we chose Mrs. Eekhoff and Mr. Myers. We also chose, as president, Donald Husman; Elinor Meyers, vice-president; Fred Pannwitt, secretary-treasurer; and Lavonne Mein-zer, Student Council representative. Our motto was and is: “We can because we think we can”. On Hallowe’en the Sophomores gave us a party which was enjoyed by all who attended. Then we returned their entertainment with an April Fool party which proved a success. After our first strenuous year we awaited the welcomed vacation months. When they at last arrived, we pushed our books and other school tools aside and felt that our much reeded rest was at hand. But only too gladly we greeted the opening of school again and this time we came back feeling a little more at home and having a little more authority, for this year we were Sophomores. The Sophomores called a meeting to elect the usual officers to keep the class in good order. The offices were filled by the following students: David Kes-singer, president; Lila Underwood, vice-president; Martin Knicker, secretary and treasurer; Winifred Hand, Student Council representative. Along with these officers we were in need of class advisors, so we chose Mr. Schilling and Miss Pircher. We also decided on a certain fee to be paid by each individual Sophomore, for the expenses which a class cannot avoid. The Sophomores, in order to show their friendliness to those who filled the vacancy which they had left in June, surprised the Freshmen with a Hallowe’en party. Nearly everyone who attended this party came masked. Many queer, comical, and distinguished costumes were presented at this party. Everyone had a pleasant task guessing who was who. The couple having the best costumes was awarded a prize. Many games were played and refreshments of carameled apples, corn candy, and cider were served. Of course, we wanted to know how we were getting along in our work and to find this out, the quarterly examinations had to be taken. However, only two of our number had a five-point average, but we were very proud that twenty-six succeeded in reaching a goal that we all strive to reach, the honor roll. On this journey, thus far, through the halls of N. T. H. S., we have had our joys and sorrows but we share them with each other. To our teachers we owe much, for they have helped make our work a pleasure, and next year we hope to come back with the proud title of “Junior”. Page 25 Helen M. RuppERT and Lavonne M. Meinzer.

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OLD NOKOMIS JUNIOR Cl.ASS OFFICERS Billy Pittman President Vera Zimmerman Vice-president Helen Kettei.kami- Geraldine Rose he Secretary-treasur.er Student Council Representative JUNIORS J is for Johns, of whom we have three, Korenjak, Chausse, and John Tokoly. U is for ultra, a word used to show How much in excess of others we go. N is for Nellie, our pianist supreme, And most worthy captain of girls’ B. B. team. I is for Ida Mae; my, but she’s small, But in playing the violin she excels one and all. O is for Obregar, he hasn’t much to say But knows how to make high grades come his way. R is for Reichart, Rcinckc, and Rapp Who help make our class full of fun, pep, and snap. S is for Shalbot, a nice, quiet girl, And Sneddon, who will volumes of history unfurl. O is for obey, which we do willingly, For which we get “A”s on our card quarterly. F is Florences, both bright, shining maids; With them their report cards many Seniors would trade. D is for Dahler, Dalhaus. DeWerff. Dillcy. Davidson. Members like these make our class full of fun. E is for Ellen, so patient and kind, .But in learning her lessons she’s the best you could find. A is for Aerio, “Chief” is his nickname, And also for Anne, who in basketball won fame. R is for Ralphs, a very dashing pair— One plays football, the other cuts hair. Page 26