Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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The Faculty JAMES J. CROSBY Superintendent of Pekin Public Schools I. L. CONNER Principal and Science Department B. S., Purdue University ANETA BALDWIN History Department A. B., University of Illinois EDITH GORSUCH English Department A. B., Northwestern University LELA LOCKETT Latin and Literature ETTA C. RUHAAK Mathematics Department EMMA C. STRATHMAN German Department EVA THORNE Commercial Department BERTHA KRAEGER Domestic Science Place taken by Mary Hushes after March 1

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MARY HUGHES ANETA BALDWIN BERTHA KRAEGER LELA LOCKETT EVA THORNE

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1908 The Year 1909 0 r»His, the thirty-fifth year of our high school is, to those of us who graduate at least, drawing reluctantly to a close. The year—the last of high school life for the seniors — has been one of activity and progress. A large and enthusiastic assembly greeted the faculty on September the eighth. The efficiency of the work has been increased, while our standards have reached higher levels. All of the departments have grown and flourished. The non-appearance of our self-government petition is our only regret. Fond hopes drafted it, only to see it blasted. In literary pursuits, we have taken a mighty stride forward. The Philomathean, under able management, has helped this growth materially. The transformation from “Philos” to mock senators produced a change for the better. In our literary contests, the school has stood second to none. With true loyalty, our contestants labored hard to fit themselves for the honor of representing the crimson and white. When studies became drear, there was always one department we could turn to for recreation. In athletics, our zeal could find an outlet. Glorious football and track seasons were enjoyed. Those departing have one hope — that basketball can soon be added to our curriculum of sport. Now the mantle of seniorship is about to fall on other shoulders. Soon, for '09, high school, with its lessons, its sports, its class parties and picnics, will be no more. In conclusion, what can be said of this year? Those who judge by experience can see the product in the spirit of the school. There has seemed to be more unity of purpose, more wiliingness to sacrifice for the general welfare. Let it be said then of the year 1908-’09, that it has been a year of progress and uplift for the school and that it points to a still brighter future. “Sorry, but I have to study.”—Grace Eckley.