O'Fallon Township High School - Panther Yearbook (O'Fallon, IL)

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 MMz m iwiwtxyixa MMMMSSBSSSSSEBsm Mr. Schafer For the past two years, 1916-17, 1917-18, Mr. Schafer, as superinten- dent of the O’Fallon Schools has con- sidered only the very best interests of both the grade school and the High School. One of his chief aims was to equip the High School with such mat- erial and. apparatus as would conform with the university requirements. This has been accomplished and at the close of this school year the High School stands accredited with the Uni- versity of Illinois. Besides his work as Superintendent, Mr. Schafer has charge of the History and Economics Classes in the High School. As Scout- master of Boy Scouts organization of O'Fallon, he is exerting a wide influ- ence among the boys and his untiring efforts in their behalf are meeting with success. Mi»» Klawonn Miss Edna E. Klawonn, instructor in English and German, has won the admiration of our High School pupils by her friendly interest in every in- dividual pupil. She has taken an active interest in all High School activities and through her wise man- agement has made our annual High School entertainments second to none. She is an accomplished musician, an active member of our Parent Teach- er’s Association, and treasurer of the high School Athletic Association. Mr. Runkwitz Mr. E. H. Runkwitz has been prin- cipal of the High School for the past two years. As instructor in I atin, the Sciences and Mathematics, his aim is ever to further the very best inter- est of his classes, giving much indi- vidual attention to the different pup- ils. Under his careful supervision much new' apparatus has been added to the laboratory from time to time making it possible to carry on many more experiments in much less time. We know' from what Mr. Runkwitz has done in the past, that he will con- tinue to improve the laboratory in the future. Poiro Q i v

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 ETTA BUSSONG (Etflie) Etta G. Bussong was born in Sprague, Washington, December 31, 1899. She is one of the “Jolly Four” and certainly does her share ir. hclp- them live up to their name. She is never more content than when sitting in school making up poetry or worry- ing Mr. Runkwitz. The ogres of her life are physics, snow-storms and street cars. She is an expert at hik- ing, be it 100 degrees above or 20 degrees below. This is due to the •fact that she started hiking at an early age in the year one, 1901, when she hiked to Illinois and. settled at “The Willows.” “Oh Sugar.” HAROLD P. DAVISON (Jack) Jack was bom November 24, 1899, at O'Fallon, Illinois. Agriculture has many attractions for him ar.d he takes great pride in being as sunburned as possible. He holds the record for be- ing Jack of all trades and «rood in every one. He is quite popular with his instructors and fellow students because of his generous nature and willingness to do all he can to help anyone. He is a star at basket-ball and is noted for having held more off- ices in high school during his four years there, than any other high school graduate. He is extremely fond of chickens and likewise they of him. His favorite occupation is talk- ing to the “Jolly Four.” MARY IRENE HARROW (Dietz) Irene is another one of the “Jolly Four” and contributes her due share of jolliness She is ever to be found in consultation with one of them con- cerning the latest “feed” or social funtion. Her wrist watch has almost become a stationary fixture in the O. H. S. and the Senior Class, which is soon to take its leave, thinks that it would be a good plan for the Juniors to have this necessary article of ac- commodation .for the ensuing year. (“Oh Dietz, what time is it?”) “Well I like that.” And oh, such a time. I generally get what I want. Well, don’t argue.” Page Eight