Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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THE P t MISS ANETA BALDWIN HIKTORV University of Illinois. A. B. Wise nature never pliiiTil her previous treasures in garrets four stories high. Judge -Miss Baldwin for yourself. Iler .....blef object is lo urge students to learn soinethliiK and have n good time simultaneously. The energy she bus expended to organise a Glee Club hns been duly repaid by our school. We cmu safely say that Miss Baldwin has been a potent factor in maintaining the standard of the school. MISS EVA E. THORNE COMMKKCUI. Ohio Wesleyan University. Detroit Business University. The success of our annual Is due In a measure to .Miss Tliorne. who has In-oii ever ready to have copy typewritten for us. She Is best appreciated by those who know her Intimately and her word of cheer and her bright smile has always encouraged us. With her ex|»erlcnce and sagacity, she has ever counseled us for the best and the class as a unit will always ivmeuilier this great service. ■ K I N I A N --G MISS LELA LOCKETT LATIN INSTRUCTOR IllfnolH State Normal University. University of Illinois. She Iiiis ever watched Dip triumphs uml shortcoming of th«• entire das urn! has rejoiced and sympathized with in respectively. Her firmness of mind which has made her words and actions all of a color Is ail example which we can profit by In the future, and it leaves us indebted to her. May her ideals In ever the same. MISS BERTHA WITTE INSTRUCTOR OF GERMAN University of Illinois. Knox Collegn Nobody Is able to resist her affable manner and her animated conversation. She has grained the good will of all the students and will always retain it. Instruction In German has lieen a real pleasure for It has always been attended by humorous. Idiomatic saying and examples which called forth a hearty laugh. We feel doubly thankful to Miss Witte for having made our career the eventful and pleasant one that It has tiveu.

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THE PE JAMES J. CROSBY, Supt. of Schools Mr. d. d. Grosby is a most estimable man, of unquestionable Integrity and wisdom, he has given us counsel when called upon to do so. and it has always been for the best. We do not come in contact with him very often, but from our experience, we know that he manifests great interest in our class and in all classes, and affairs which come under student supervision. When we follow the pursuits of life and recall those who helped us in preparing for lifes work, he shall be given a prominent place in those recollections. K I N I A N WILLIAM F. SHIRLKV, Principal Wabash College A. K., 1907 In the fall of 1910. a new face appeared in the P. H. S. in the person of Principal W. F. Shirley. Mr. Shirley has gained the friendship of all students by the simplicity of his manner, by his courtesy, by his wisdom in advice, and by his personality. Me has stood by our class most loyally throughout our High School career and We certainly owe a debt of gratitude to him. It is needless to say more for we can not adequately express our appreciation of his gocd will, and in later years, when we realize the service he has done us in preparing for our life's work, our conviction that he was a great and good man will be increased.

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THE PE MISS JESSIE M. TOLAXD KNOl.ISH University of Illinois. A. B. MISS ELIZABETH RIDER SCIKNCK University of Chicago. Ph. B. Sin strive very bard « make the p. II. S. ii grand center of lenrnlnjr. by Instilling in the mind of the student mill'll that I Rood and useful. Those who have received Instruction from her will sometime realize that her curliest lies uml seriousness hns •►eon for their lietter welfare. Her loyalty to nil thing that concern the chool I very marked. May her zeal to uphold the red and white never 8row less. She many meritorious qual- ities, uml Is deserving of the success which has been hers. This diligent worker, always laboring for the unseen needs of the students of the school, has won our heartiest praise. Her patience with tl»c “verdant kooks” Is unbounded and they will sometime realise It and declare the debt of gratitude which they owe her. Let us Iio|n that her career as n teacher may continue to be ii successful one. K I N I A N --------E3 MR. THOMAS HUNSICKER 8CIKXCK University of Ohio. A. B. Mr. Ilunslcker Is a Jolly. good teacher nml I a favorite with tlic entire boily. He has mitigated the misery! ? of our last year anil lightened the Senior's loud to a great extent. We hope that he may he equally popular with eaeli and every one with whom he comes In contact, and that he may have charge of a w-cll-cqulpped department when our new High School Is completed. MISS HARRIET HARTFORD With a smile that Is real And with genuine zeal. She strives to maintain The prestige and name Ot the Innocent Kooks By drill In their hooks. She Is a teacher whose mild manners earn for her a universal friendship. Long after our graduation, we will still rcmcnihcr Miss Hartford.