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

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MEMINI ’22 VERLA PEARL SCOTT Editor-in-chief of Memini ’22 ‘‘She came in old September the month of nature’s gold No wonder she’s a golden girl for she is such we’re told.” Born in O’Fallon, Illinois, Septem- ber 21, 1904. Verla is the smallest girl in the class and is known by her classmates as “Shorty.” She is full of fun, and life to her is nothing but joy. Her greatest desire is that she may some day be the same size as Ella. ELMER CHARLES YANDA Athletic Editor of Memini 1922. “The coming of this bog so merry and gay Brightened the world on a December day.” Born at O’Fallon in the year 1904 on the 12th day of the month. Elmer has won a reputation as a basket ball star as he has helped 0. T. H. S. to win many victories. He can also play the piano and is always ready to re- cite in class. CARRIE EVELYN GLENN Calendar Editor of Memini ’22 “It seems almost impossible that one so sweet and mild, Could have her birthday in the month of March when winds blow fierce and wild. Born on the 27th day in the year 1904 at her present home. Carrie is known throughout O. T. H. S. by her quiet disposition. She is a firm be- liever in the old adage that, “Children should be seen and not heard.” Carrie expects to enter college after gradu- ation. Nineteen

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MEMINI ’22 I HELEN JEANETTE COHEN Social Editor of Memini ’22. “While the windy month of March held sway She first opened her eyes to the light of day. Born on the 24th day in the year 1905 at O’Fallon, 111. Helen always reminds one of perpetual motion, as she is never still. She does not care much for the opposite sex but rather favors the blondes. Her one desire is to graduate so she may get out of so much hard (?) studying. MELVIN BOY BREWER Typist of Memini of ’22 “In the wintry month of January the first one of the year This member of the Senior class made his arrival here. Born on the 28th day in the year 1905 at O’Fallon, 111. “Sleepy” is an all around athlete and is very fond of playing basket ball. He is so big and strong that we feel like he will miss his calling if he does not become a boxer. JULIA MARIA HARWICH Joke Editor of Memini ’22 “This important event we would have you remember That Julia was born in the month of November.” Boin at Bererton, 111., in the year 1902, on the 19th day of the month. “Babe,” as she is familiarly known, joined our class in the Freshman year, coming here from Cuba, 111. Her dramatic ability is wonderful as shown in the way she played her part in the High School piay. Julia’s greatest desire is to settle down for life in a bungalow built for two. We notice that she wears a beautiful ring on the third finger of her left hand. Eighteen

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MEMINI ’22 KATHERINE ELLEN McNULTY Literary Editor of Memini ’22 “On the first day of March in the year 1905. This blonde of the class at her home did arrive.” Born March 1, 1905, at Nineveh. Mo. Katie is the proud possessor of a smile that won’t wear oT. Her sun- ny disposition has won a place for her in the hearts of all her acquain- tances. We know she will be success- ful in whatever career she chooses to follow. ELLA ALVINA LUCKNER Ass’t Editor of Memini ’22. “She came to brighten this world of ours In the month when ice have our April showers. Born at Lebanon, Illinois on the 20th day of the month, year 1905. Ella is the walking encyclopedia cf the schcol. She is one of the lucky few, who seems to be able to recite all lessons without any previous prep- aration. Ella can also give the de- tails of the latest disasters, scandals and gossip. She is a fluent talker on all subjects of the day and so full of life and fun that no dull moments are known when Ella is around. Twenty