®lu' Jfekttttatt $ubliBl|pb by tbr junior (SlaBB of NittPtmt ptipntprn of tljp Jlpkut £ rhool ■ppktu, SUinotB To £11 TUho hg their faithful efforts haue made possible Tekin’s -Neui High School Ule The Class of 1017 dedicate this uolume. SCHOOL BOARD. Mr. H. J. Rust, President. Mr. D. H. Abrahams Mr. D. J. Veerman Mr. L. C. Moschel Dr. W. A. Balcke Mr. Irving Weimer Mr. Franklin L. Velde Mr. D. H. Jansen Mr. Fred C. Smith Faculty MR. ROBERT C. SMITH..........................Superintendent of Schools University of Michigan, A. M. MR. RAYMOND Y. ALLISON......................................Principal Wabash College, A. B. MISS ETTA C. RUHAAK.......................................Mathematics University of Michigan; University of Wisconsin. MR. W. P. WYATT..............................Mathematics and Science James Milliken University, A. B. MISS ALICE T. ANDERSON....................................Mathematics University of Wisconsin, A. B. MISS LOIS I. BURWASH..........................................Science University of Illinois, A. M. MR. I. .1. BERKEMA............................................English University of Illinois, A. M. MISS HELENA KARR..............................................English Drake University. B. S.. and Illinois Wesleyan, A. B. MISS MARY .1. PAUL...........................Mathematics and English University of Illinois. MR. R. T. HECKETSWEILER..................................... History University of Illinois, A. B. MISS LENA B. BOYD.............................................History De Pauw University, A. B. MISS LELA LOCKETT...............................................Latin ... Illinois State Normal University; University of Illinois. MISS BERTHA C. DUERKOP........................................German University of Illinois, A. B.; Illinois State Normal University. MISS GERTRUDE C. FALK.......................Shorthand and Typewriting University of Michigan, A. B.; Spencerian Commercial School, Cleveland. MR. H. PRITCHARD.........................................Bookkeeping Whitewater Normal University. SPECIAL TEACHERS MISS BERTHA KRAEGER..................................Domestic Science Bradley Polytechnic; University of Illinois. MR. J. A. La BAW.....................................Manual Training Indiana University. MISS IRENE E. MUEHLMANN........................................Music Northwestern University; University of Wisconsin. t .................... HHII RAYMOND Y. ALLISON olliliniSiillHjiillflttlllllilllilillililUniliiiitiil itittiHl'iiiii IIttfUOilJifiliti—.........................................................................—. - U55 55Q555555555555-55555555555555555555555555 In publishing this volume, the annual record of the proceedings of the Pekin High School, we have endeavored to present to our readers in as entertaining a manner as possible the record of the year of nineteen sixteen and seventeen. The pleasure of this task devolves upon us, the graduates of nneteen seventeen, who are duly prepared as a result of our four years of devoted study and practical training in the Pekin High School. May the many years of our lives to come be as bright and as prosperous as these last four years have been, for now we are ready to launch out upon that great ocean of life and it falls upon us to make it what we will. We desire to show our appreciation of the beautiful new building in which we have been permitted to complete our high school years by the dedication of this volume to those to whom we are indebted for it. Much is owed to the faculty whose unceasing efforts in our behalf have so greatly aided us in obtaining the knowledge which we have sought. Here we wish to thank the teachers to whom we are indebted. We extend our most sincere thanks to the students of the lower classes whose willing help has aided us in carrying out this work, and wish that they may receive as willing help from the lower classmen when they have almost reached their goal and take up the work which is now ours. And now, as we reluctantly depart from the realms of high school life, we wish to extend to all who follow us our best wishes for successful careers. IIIIIIIWIWM Richard S. Allen: President of class of ’18 (1;) B. A. A. 1-2-3; Football, 1-2-3; Track. 1-2-3; Basketball, 2-3; Elskwatawa, 2-3; “Egensinn,” 2; President of B. A. A., 3; President of Elskwatawa, 3; Vice-President of class of T7, (3;) “Orpheum Amateur,” 3; Sporting Editor of Pekin-ian Staff. 3; A. R. M.-2 Society, 3; Track Captain, 3; Triangular Debate, 3; High School Cadets, 2. Nellie A. Allyn: Latin Course; Declamation in Preliminary Contest 1914. 1913-14-15-16. Glee Club ’14; Philomathean Society T3. Dorothy Bailey: Latin Course. Didemusirc 1917. Editor-in-chief, Pekinian 1917. Gladys H. Byram: General Course. Panama High School 1st year; Pekin High School 3 years; Girls’ Athletic Association (2;) Girls’ Glee Club (2.) (4.) Luella Carver: German Course. G. A. A. 13-14-15-16-17. High School Orchestra 13-14-15-16; Girls’ Glee Club 14-15-i6-17; Girls’ Literary Club 16-17; Class Secretary 14-15; Orpheum Amateur, 16; Deutsche Ver-ein 13-14. Ruth Evans: Deutsche Verein 1914-15; G. A. A. 1914-15-16-17; Glee Club 1915-16. General Course. Helen Glunz: Business Course; Deutsche Verein 13-14; Vice-President 15-16; Secretary 16-17; Girls' Glee Club 16-17; Orpheum Amateur 1916; Didemusire 1916-17. rekinian Stenographer 1917. Clarence Heckman: B. A. A. 1914- 15-16-17; Elskwatawa 1916-17; Secretary B. A. A. 1917; Treasurer Elskwatawa 1916; Class Treasurer 1915; Orpheum Amateur 1917; Bachelor Hall 1916; Debating Team 1917; Class President 1917; Business Manager Pekinian 1917. Louise Helffenstein: Latin Course. 1913-14-15-16-17. Girls Glee Club 14-15; G. A. A.; Deidemusire. Oscar Hill: B. A. A. 1914-15-16-17; Elswatawn 1915-16; Treasurer Elskwatawa 1916; Manager Football team 1916; Athletic Board 1916; Bachelor Hall 1916. I !!!llllllll!llllllllllll!llllllllll!illll!lllllllilllli:i1!1'!1 illUE! ® MIIK ll!!llil!llll!l!!!!!i||i£ Amelia Hoffert. General Course. G. A. A. 1914-15-16; English Literary Club 14; Deutsche Verein 14. Louise Hornish (3 years:) Latin Course. G. A. A. 1914-15-16-17; Secretary 1915-16; Girls' Glee Club 14 15; Didemusire Society 16-17; Class Treasurer 15-16-17. Irene Joerger: English Literary, 1914; Deutsche Verein 1914; “Bachelor Hall'' 1916; Class President 1915; Class Treasurer 1916; Orpheum Amateur 1917; G. A. A. 1916-17; Vice-President 1916; Girls’ Glee Club 1916-17; Toastmistress Banquet; Didemusire 1916-17; Pekinian Artist 1917. Amelia M. Kraeger: G. A. A. 14- 15-16-17; Girls' Glee Club 1914-15; Philo 1914; Orpheum Amateur 1917; Didemusire 1916-17; Deutsche Verein 19-4; Assistant Calendar Editor 1915; Joke Editor, Pekinian 1917. Martha A. Lauterbach: General Course. Girls' Glee Club 1915-16-17; G. A. A. 1914-15-16-17; Didemusire 1917; Orpheum Amateur 1917. 1IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIP .mm I Julia Vi. Maurer: General Course. Class Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Girls’ Glee Club 2 (1st semester) 3 (1st semester;) English Literary Club 1; Deutsche Verein 1 and 2; Didemusiro 4. Walter H. Meyer: Secretary (1;) B. A. A. (2-3-4;) “Eigensinn;” Or-pheum Amateur 1916; Wishing Ring 1916; A. R. M.; Royal Order of Midnight Suns; Mustache Club. Wm. A. Nordhoff: General Course 1914-lo-16-17;Die Deutsche Verein. Christina Petrie: Latin Course. Orpheum Amateur 1916; G. A. A. 16-17; Didemusire 1916-17. Harley L. Rankin: B. A. A. (1-2- 3-4;) Elskwatawa (4;) Pekinian Staff-Photographer; A. R. M 2 (4;) Peoria. Bradley, Pekin Debate, Affirmative Team )4;) Orpheum Amateur (4;) “Sergeant-at-Arm s Elskwatawa (4;) Vice-President (2;) Deutsche Verein (1.) { Louise Ricketts: General Course. Lexington High School 1-2; G. A. A. 3; Secretary 3. Irene E Ripper: General Course. Manual Training High School 1914; G. A. A. 1913-16-17; Girls’ Glee Club 1915-16-17; Didemusire 1917; Or-pheum Amateur 1916. Catharine A. Rollins: G. A. A. 1- 2-3-4; Girls' Glee Club 1-2; Vice-President 1; President 2; Prelim. Contest 2%—2nd Dec.; Treasurer 3; Prelim. Contest—Declamation, 1st; County meet, Dec. 1st; Business Manager Junior Class, Junior Class Play; Member or Student Council; President Didemusire Society 4; Senior Benefit—Orpheum Amateur; Basket Ball 4; Prelim. Contest — Oration; Declamatory Contest — Jacksonville; General Course. Vanita Schleder: Latin Course. Deutsche Verein (1;) G. A. A. 1-2-3-4; Didemusire 4; Bachelor Hall 3; Orpheum Amateur 4 (3% years.) Agnes Smith: Business Course. .Class Vice-President 1915-16; Girls' Glee Club 2-3-4; Orpheum Amateur 1916. I Helen Soechtig: General Course. Girls’ Glee Club; Orpheum Amateur; O. A. T. Carl F. Soldwedel. Business Course. Basket Ball 3-4; Football 2-3-4; Track 3-4; Orpheum Amateur; Bachelor Hall; Elskwatawa 3-4; Basket Ball Manager 4; Treasurer B. A. A. 4; Class Vice-President 1; B. A. A. 1-2-3-4. John A. Steinmetz: General Course. Bachelor Hall 1916; Orpheum Amateur 1916; Bootball 1913-15; B. A. A. Irene Stumm. German Course. Preliminaries 1914-15; County Meet 1914; Deutsche Verein 1914; Dide-musire Society 1917; Orpheum Amateur 1917. Sadie Van Osdol: Latin Course. G. A. A. 1916-17; Didemusire 1916-17; Class Plav, Bachelor Hall 1916; Orpheum Amateur; Declamation, Preliminary Contest 1914-15. Lois May Velde: Latin Course. Class Treasurer 1914; G. A. A. 1914-15-16; President 1917; Girls’ Glee Club 1914-15; Philo 1914; Orpheum Amateur 1917; Didemusire 1917; Basket ball 1917. Elsie Waltmire: General Course. Preliminary Contest 1913; Class Pres ident 1915-16; Literary Editor Pekin-ian 1917: Girls’ Glee Club 1912-13-14-15-16-17; Orpheum Amateur 1916; “Wishing Ring” 19i6. Roscoe Weaver: B. A. A. 1-2-4; Elskwatawa 3; Bachelor Hall 3. Adah Frances Williams: General Course. English Literary Club 1914; Girls' Glee Club 1914-15-16-17; G. A. A. 1915-16-17; Didemusire 1917; Orpheum Amateur 1917. Officers CLARENCE HECKMAN................................................President RICHARD ALLEN..............................................Vice-President HELEN GLUNZ.....................................................Secretary JULIA MAURER....................................................Treasurer Class Colors.......................................A. White and gold. B. Navy blue and gold. Class Flowers......................................A. Tea rose. B. Chrysanthemum. Class Motto........................................A. B-2. B. Never despair. Class Advisor...........................................Mr- Hecketsweiler SONG. By Richard Allen. The Class of ’17. The following verses may be sung to the tune of “Auld Lang Syne. I. HI. There is no class. From Freshmen small Which can surpass To Seniors tall. The class of T7; We've never played the fool. It is the best' So let us sing Of all the rest, Of everything Which I have ever seen. That we have done in school. II. IV. Its motto is And when a.t last Something like this— • We all have passed To live we must B-2; Into this wide, wide world. This we shall do We'll ne’er forget Our whole lives through. To serve, as yet, And all our burdens bear. The red and white unfurled. lldllllU;iillilihiilliliyiltillilllllllUliliiilllllllHNIiiillillliiai(ilii,Miltiiilillliimdllllllllllil!llllilll ! -i: KHfiRKio Glass Will Frances Williams. We, the class of nineteen hundred and seventeen, knowing that our time in this dear old Pekin High School is coming to a close, wish to leave some of our endeared belongings to the under classmen of our school, the seniors of to-morrow. Here is our will and we all sincerely hope that you, dear younger schoolmates, will accept these bequeaths in a happy frame of mind and may the class of nineteen hundred and seventeen be ever in your minds. Will Proper. 1. To begin our will, we all, each and every one of us, leave to our beloved faculty the memory of dear faces. May we never be forgotten by any of our teachers. 2. To the Junior Class, the pleasure of being the Seniors of 1918. 3. To the Freshmen, the knowledge of finding where each of the class rooms is located. 4. To the Sophomores, congratulations that you have passed the “green stage of life” and that you are now ripening into manhood and womanhood. 5. Catharine Alice Rollins bequeaths a good portion of her size to Irene Campbell. 6. Sadie Van Osdol to John Pfanz, her gift of elocution. 7. Lois May Velde to Florence Senninger, her melodious giggle. Take this my dear Florence, for it would be sad if you should run short of that material. 8. Christina Petri to Elenora Winkel, her “curl.” 9. Clarence Heckman to George Himmelheber, the art of calling class meetings. 10. Elsie Waltmire to Rotha Logan, her demure style and that innocent smile. 11. Richard Allen to Lester Farmer, his talent for making dates. Study this well, Lester, for you have a good teacher. 12. Harley Rankin to “Skinny Rupert, his height. This is enough. “Skinny , it will suffice you. 13. Dorothy Bailey to Florence Senninger, her quiet mode of living. Don’t think we are partial to you Florence, but all these things will be useful when they come. 14. Vanita Schleder to Alma Bernhausen, her gift of voice. This is a large feature, don’t miss it, Alma! 15. Luella Carver to Mildred Byram, the art of exercising her vocal chords. 16. Louise Hornish to Catharine Behrens, her quiet ladylike maner and her graceful walk. 17. Amelia Kraeger to Mabel Soady, her ability in the Home Economics Department. 18. William Nordhoff to Neil Owens, his height and his feminine” tone of voice. 19. Helen Soechtig to Wanda Watson, her talent in shorthand. 20. John Steinmetz to John Pfanz, his ability to give oral themes and also his “power” to get a new subject each time. 21. Irene Stumm to Ruth Watson, her neat headdress. 22. Nellie Allyn to Dorothy Kraeger, her skirt length. 23. Irene Joerger to anyone who wants it, her originality. 24. Julia Maurer to Eugene Reinhard, her beloved hair ribbon. Take this Eugene, or visit A1 Nixon. 25. Oscar Hill to Rotha Logan, the biggest fete (feet) of the decade. 26. Agnes Smith to Helen Becker, her attention while in Glee Club practice. 27. Ruth Evans to St. Clair, her good behavior. 28. Louise Ricketts to future seniors, her art of posing for Mr. Konisek! 29. Walter Meyers to Ernest Kaylor, his dignity, manliness, and slimness of figure. 30. Louise Helffenstein to Lucille Grossweiler, her gray matter. 31. Roscoe Weaver to Henrietta De Silva, the privelege of being free from exams. 32. Martha Lauterbach leaves her “gossip in chemistry lab., to Louise Zerwekh. 33. Amelia Hoffert leaves her frame of mind to those who follow. 34. Irene Ripper to those in need of brown eyes, “her own.” 35. Gladys Byram to Nina Hammer, her dress patterns. 36. Helen Glunz to Bruce Crosby, the manner of being winsome and winning. 37. Carl Soldwedel to the future foot ball manager, his ability to match games with good players. 38. Frances Williams to Norma Hofferbert, her “rubber soles.” c L A C Y Irene H. Joerger. Ii was early Fall, and I was sitting before the fire-place “mooning”, as I might say. The embers had spent their might, but they still gave forth a dull ruddy glow and in this mellow light I sat atnl dreamed of bygone days. The day had been a strenuous one for me. for 1 had completed my latest novel, and my joy, mingled with the strain the work contributed, had put my mind in a chaotic state, and left my nerves a-tingle. The open window behind my chair suddenly let in a gust of air. and the last dying ember sent up one bright flame and then went out forever. All was dark now—what was that! Had not my eyes told me a moment before that the death of the hearth fire had left me in utter darkness? Then, where did this strange new light come from and who was that monstrous type of humanity emerging from the ashen waste of the hearth? My speech had left me so I sat clutching the sides of the chair and waited for the heavens to cave in. Instead, the giant spoke in slow, tender tones and pronounced a familiar name. “Harley Rankin.' I jumped to my feet and rushed forward to extend my hand, and after I had gained my composure I commenced to converse with him, saying. But, Harley, how is it possible that the 4 ft. Harley has become the 7 ft. Mr. Rankin?” I hat is easily explained,” he said, “you see, I am travelling for the Mellin’s Food Company and they said I would make better sales if I could also be an example of their goods. So I made Mellin’s Food my diet—and here I am.” I was interested, more than interested, I was “tickled pink.” Here I was talking to one of my old classmates and I hadn't seen any of them for years; so I eagerly questioned him that, as his profession was globe-trotting, if he did not meet some of our old class mates now and then, and went further to ask him if he enjoyed travelling about all the time. As to our class mates, he replied, “I must admit that I am pretty well informed as to all their whereabouts, but as to liking to travel about, allow me to say that I am thinking seriously of giving it up. You know, it breaks up the home to a degree, and my wife doesn’t like it.” “Why, Harley, I cried delightedly, “and who is the lucky little woman?” You will remember her as Louise Hornish,” he said, all smiles, but touching the subject very lightly as any love-sick person would do. aiiiPfffsewaj I congratulated him and rang a bell for tea and when it was served, we jj resumed the subject of old class mates. “Let’s see. Now there was Bill Nordhoff,” I hinted. “Yes, yes,” rejoined Harley, “Bill is chief grave-digger in the prosperous community of Sand Prairie.” “But Harley,” I remonstrated. “Bill was always of such a jocular turn of mind, and to think that he—” “Ha, Ha,” laughed Harley, “Maybe you’d sober down too if you lent some one a million and the person invested it in a munition factory which blew up the next day.” “Perhaps,” 1 answered. “But whom did he lend his precious million to?” To Roscoe Weaver.” continued Harley, “and that makes the seventh million Roscoe has gone thro'. “Poor Roscoe,” 1 whimpered. “Poor Roscoe’s wife, I’d say,” he laughed. What,” I gasped, “and whom, pray tell, did Roscoe Weaver ever decide to be good enough for him?” “Perhaps you remember Helen Glunz,” inquired Harley. “Well, she is Roscoe's chosen mate.” “indeed.” I mused. “Well, well! And who owned this munition factory g which blew up?” “Why. Clarence Heckman, responded Harley. “What! and did Hecky blow up with the factory and Roscoe's seventh million?” “Fortunately not,” this from Harley. “He was out of town at the time, paying a call to Miss Amelia Kraeger. “Great Scott,” 1 ejaculated, aren't they married yet?” “Not yet, but soon. he replied. “You see Hecky was ready long ago, but he lias been waiting for Amelia to finish her seventh domestic science course.” “Her seventh, I pondered. And where is Amelia studying now?” “She is in Chicago,” replied Harley, “and is staying at the Hill Hotel. Opie is proprietor of that, you know. He has made considerable money, but would be still richer were it not for a circumstance. “What is the circumstance?” I asked. “His wife,” returned Harley. “And who may Oscar’s spendthrift wife be?” I inquired tensely. “He married Dorothy Bailey of the Ziegfield Follies,” he remarked. Will surprises never end?” I questioned. “I don't know,” he returned. “I’m sure I thought not when I heard about our old friend, John Steinmetz.” “I am almost afraid to ask,” I said. “Is—is he dead?” “Well, I should say not—far from it. He is a great reformer. Why, he has even abolished the Saratoga from the streets of our old home town— Pekin.” That is a real surprise,” I admitted. “And what has become of the Saratoga?” “Why,” continued Harley, “He has changed it into Salvation Army headquarters.” ■ “Really!” I giggled. “I should not laugh at such a noble act, but to think that Baldy should think of that.” “Well, I should explain farther,” replied Harley. “You see, it was his wife who drilled these ideas of abolishing all places of amusement, even down to the ice-cream parlors, into his head.” iMIli li!l!li!l!l!ll!IIIIHI!illlll!lll!ll!lilllllllllli:i!llll!llll!lllll!lllll!ll!!!llllllllllllllll|l| I was now so used to his surprises that I did not change color at this one, but inquired casually the maiden name of John’s helpmate. Harley replied, just as casually, “Kate Rollins.” “And Kate did so love ice-cream,” I ruminated, “I marvel at her changed ideas. Speaking of Kate, makes me think of Lois Velde. What of her?” “O, Lois poses for the labels of the canned goods the lobster factory puts out,” Harley explained. And who owns this lobster factory?” I demanded. It isn't a lobster factory,” corrected Harley. It is a canned lobster factory.” “That changes the situation a trifle,” 1 acknowledged, “but come. I’ll bet it’s another class mate.” “So the story goes, and so it is. Miss Christina Petri, after making a careful study of all degrees of lobsters; and Miss Sadie Van Osdol, after making a careful study of how to do them up so as to satisfy the palate, have gone into the canning business and are making a success of it, too.” “Good,” I cried, “and how do they make their sales?” “O,” he informed me, “Amelia Hoffert has donated her services to the cause and is, at this time, illustrating an advertising pamphlet which they send to all parts of the U. S. Besides illustrating for this publication, Miss Hoffert does some notable work in ‘Shade’s Monthly', now published weekly.” “Ah, yes,” I responded, “and who writes the ‘ads’ for this canned lobster factory?” “O, that is done by Louise Ricketts,” explained Harley. “It is all done in poetry. Miss Ricketts has attained great fame as a poetess. She wrote the famous ‘Ode to Fried Eggs’.” “Indeed,” I replied. “Well, I must give her credit here. She is one person of verse that writes on a subject of which she knows something about.” “Yes,” remarked Harley, “and indeed, she knows a great deal about them. Her husband is so fond of them, you know.” “And her husband is —” I began. “Richard Allen,” he finished. “And to think after all of Dick’s planning to be a doctor, he has ended in becoming a movie star.” “That was naught more than a natural thing to do. Who is it, whose mind the thot never enters these days,” I said, “and who does he play opposite in his greater roles?” “Why, Elsie Waltmire, mostly,” replied the well-informed Harley, “but Elsie feels that she must withdraw from the cinema drama for her housework keeps her so busy.” “And her husband,” I ventured, fearful that I was tiring my patient conversationalist. “Why, Carl Soldwedel,” he replied, all alert and never letting me know how bad he needed nerve cure. “Carl,” he continued, “bought out Hyer’s and is running the pop-corn stand with great success. He has added Ginger-ale to his attractions, and, since Pekin has gone dry, you must know he does remarkable business along this line. One of his best customers is Walter Meyer.” “And Walter’s other occupation?” I suggested. “Is aeroplane agent,” supplied Harley. “How interesting,” I remarked. “And has Walter never thought of marriage?” “Well,” Harley answered, “altho’ Walter is not launched on the sea of matrimony, the fact remains that he has tried to leave shore more than once. He has proposed not less than five times to Vanita Schleder. Now Vanita has refused him with only one sole cause and that is she feels her duty toward humanity, and tours the country lecturing on ‘Lettuce as a Digestible Food’.” “And have you ever attended any of her lectures?” I asked. “O, yes. She gave one in S. Bartonville about a month ago. and Frances Williams, who is a teacher of voice and harmonics in that vicinity, gave a lew selections to help along.” “And do any of our other old class mates patronize these educational lectures of Vanita?” I questioned. “I was over-joyed to find a number at this one,” Harley said. “Agnes Smith came over from East Peoria, where she is a police woman; Luella Carver drove her Ford all the way from S. Pekin, where she left a flourishing ice-cream parlor; Louise Helffenstein managed to cancel several social engagements and came over from Grove Siding—and it is at this place where she reigns society Queen—and Gladys Byram sacrificed a half-day from her work as Joke Editor for the Tremont Morning Blast; then, too, Julia Maurer came down from Peoria, where she was filling an engagement at the Orphing-ton Amusement Company as rag time singer. I think that was all.” “They certainly show spirit, I admitted. “And speaking of Julia's §§ stage success, are there any others on the legitimate?” “Indirectly, he said, “I read in the paper that Helen Soechtig had gone to Russia to learn toe-dancing. In the same column was an article stating that Martha Lauterbach wrote home, saying that she was enjoying her mission as war nurse in Africa. As I was there at the hotel reading, in came Irene Ripper, who immediately began a notable demonstration of the superior quality of Faust’s Macaroni. She prepared a dish before us all. after first assuring us that there was nothing hidden in her coat sleeves.” “A macaroni demonstrator! I gurgled. “And does she travel alone? “O, no,” he continued. “Immediately after she had exhibited her tact, Ruth Evans, her travelling companion, opened a neat little case and began a detailed oration, wherein she outlined the beauty values of her ‘Ruby Lip arid Cheek Rouges.’ O, it was interesting!” “I do not remember Ruth to have been interested along that line, particularly, but I do hope her sales are good.” “Yes, and they are,” he said. “Nellie Allyn, then in town for a visit, purchased some. Nellie is down in Florida raising cane, that is, sugar.” “And was she her only patron?” I asked. “One other,” he remarked, and his head was drooping low, “Irene Stumm. You have, no doubt, read Irene’s articles in the ‘Saturday Evening Roast.’ She writes the famous ‘Memoirs of a Bachelor Girl.” “O, Harley, we have named them all,” I cried joyfully. “W’a’s dat you say?” “I say, ‘we have named them all'.” “What you mean; de new kittens? Sure, we done named dem one week ago.” How ridiculous he was beginning to talk! No, it was not Harley, sensible little (I mean big) Harley, for my negress servant had entered into my conversation while I was talking aloud in my sleep. As I turned my sleepladen eyes toward her, she gave me a quizzical look, and after making a desperate attempt to suppress a titter, took enormous strides in the direction of quitting my company. By this time I had fully “come-to”, so before the || last inch of red bandanna disappeared, I called to her saying, “Becky, prepare luncheon for one more to-morrow. We are going to have a guest. It is Mr. Hecketsweiler, who was my History teacher when I was a Senior. He has quit the profession of Pedagogy and is now head-salesman of the Spearmint Gum Company. Of course, all this doesn’t interest you. Becky, but as he will be in the city tomorrow, I feel as if we ought to have him.” “Sho ’nough,” affirmed the faithful Becky, “Mistah—O. I can't reco- g member de name—but de Spearmint Gum man am welcome.” “And, Becky,” I continued, “won't you bring in some fuel? The hearth fire died out, and I'm nearly frozen—but happy,” I added. iiniiiiiiiiiHiiiiiMiiiiiiJU ..... Helpful books written by Seniors of the Class of '17. eshmen and others whom it may benefit. Dedicated to Ft By Joe. 1. “How to Get Ninety-eight in Deportment..............By Lois May Velde 2. “How to Fall in Love ...............................By Dorothy Bailey 3. “How to Make the Girls Smile at You ..................By Roscoe Weaver 4. “How to Lose Your Heart”.............................By Elsie Waltmire 5. “The Art of Throwing a Note”..........................By Julia Maurer 6. “How to Dance Gracefully ........................By Vanita Schleder 7. “How to Get to School on Time”......................By Carl Soldwedel 8. How to Make a Date ................................By Richard Allen 9. “How to Flirt ......................................By Gladys Byram 10. “How to Grow One Ten-thousandth of an Inch a Year ............. ................................................By Harley Rankin 11. “How Girls Can Get Emblems”.........................By Amelia Kraeger 12. How to Make a Pony’”...................................By Oscar Hill 13. “How to Write Love Letters”...........................By Agnes Smith 14. “Advantages of Bright Headlights ................By Clarence Heckman 15. “How to Work More for Less Wages”...................By Amelia Hoffert 16. The Cause of Some Automobile Accidents.............By Louise Ricketts 17. “How to Obtain Natural Curly Hair ....................By Helen Glunz 18. “New Ways to Earn Money for the Senior Class .........By Irene Joerger 19. “How to Get Out of Shorthand Class”..............B. William Nordhoff 20. “How to Keep from Smoking .......................By Armand Stdinmetz 21. “How to be Heard All Over the Building”..........By Frances Williams 22. “How to Make a Hit with a Certain Type of Teacher”............. ................................................By Luella Carver 23. “Why Preachers Are Likable ...........................By Irene Ripper 24. “How to Impersonate a Girl”.........................By Walter Meyer 25. “Reliable Information About Engagement Rings”.........By Irene Stumm 26. “How to Keep Possession of Your Heart”..............By Louise Hornish 27. How to Relate Your Life History ................By Martha Lauterbach 28. “How to Obtain a Speed of Five Words per Minute”............... .............................................By Helen Soechtig 29. “How to Be Bossy”................................By Catherine Rollins 30. “How to Memorize Political Economics ............By Louise Helfenstein 31. “How to Be an Expert Bookkeeper”............................... ..........................By Sadie Van Osdol and Christena Petri 32. “How to Get Married”...................................By Nellie Allyn 33. “How to Get Burned in Chemistry”.........................By Ruth Evans Sifllllllllll amis Statistics For Senier F . Glass Donna Jane Hawkins. Number of members...................................................23 Average age.........................................................17 Average height...............................................5 ft.-5 jn. Average weight.............................................. 116 lbs. Color of eyes— Blue .......................................................... Brown ........................................................ 9 Green ....................................................... 4 Color of hair— Dark .........................................................10 Brown ....................................................... 8 Light ........................................................ 5 Favorite Actress..................................l. Marguerite Clark. 2. Theda Bara. 3. NinaHammer. Tallest Member.................................Marvin Johannes—6 ft. Shortest Member.........................Florence Senninger 4 ft., 11 in. Fattest Member............................Dorothea Abrahams 170 lbs. Thinnest Member................................Louise Zerwekh—84 lbs. Handsomest Member.........Tie between Mary Fitzgerald and Mike Pamson Best Liked.................................Every one voted for himself Favorite Song.....................................Home, Sweet Home Motto — If joy and duty clash, Let duty go to smash. Class Poem— I’m glad I am a Senior, And with the Seniors stand, A fountain pen behind my ear, A notebook in my hand. I would not be an emperor, I would not be a king, I'd rather be a Senior, And never do a thing. MEMBERS OF SENIOR B. CLASS. Dorothea Abrahams Mary Aydelott Claire Brerelon Gertrude Derrick Walter Dietrich Marie Eden Warren Egger Mary Ehrltcher Mary Fitzgerald Huldah Harmel D. Jane Hawkins Anna Himmelheber Louise Hornish Marvin Johannes Mike Pamson John Pfanz Louise Pratt Helen Reuling Florence Senninger Helen Soechtig Elmon Waltmire Wanda Watson Nina Whisler Katherine Parker Louise Zerwekh ll'llllllllllllllllillllH Class History of Class of 1918. Nina G. Hammer. I was sitting by the fireside. It was a cold night and the warmth of the l right fire made me think of our first three years in Pekin High. I tried to study my Cicero but suddenly my book fell and I sat watching and looking into the.fire. I saw us as we were Freshmen. Our vain attempts at trying 10 be like our sisters and brothers—the upper classmen. I saw us at the 1 ome of Warren Soldwedel and the fine time we had coming and going there on that hay rack. Then I remember June for exams, and then our Sophomore year with Mr. Coons. T he fire leaped up brighter as I saw each one around the big bonfire out at the Aydelott bungalow and then as we looked when at the Masque party at Margaret Sherman's home. The fire died down for awhile, but suddenly out danced twenty-one dollar pieces of silver, our net profit from Borrowing Trouble.” I saw Cornelia as Mrs. Borrow and George Him-raelheber as Mr. Borrow and Henrietta De Silva as Miss Borrow. Then Arthur Masterson, the detective, and Wayne Campbell, the doctor, with Monetta Riley, as landlady, step out and go back. Then last of all, Lylse Burns as the maid, and myself as Mehitable March, advanced and retreated. This no sooner faded from my sight than I was again on that hayrack going to Grove Siding, where we had the most delightful time imaginable around that big camp. The fire made one more flash and I saw us as as we were in Room F on the last day of school of our Sophomore year. The next the fire brought forth was our Junior year in the New High School. Our party and our work. I looked closer into the fire and saw in the distance fame coming toward the goal where was marked the Junior Class Play and Junior-Senior Banquet. Then all was dark. In vain I looked for something showing our Senior year. The future was still far away. Suddenly a voice called me. “Still studying Cicero? Come on to bed. It is late and cold here.” ' Looking around me 1 saw I had been asleep, and picking up Cicero, I left the fireside. Officers. President..............................-. .GEORGE H1MMELHEBER V ice- President.............................................LYSLE BURNS Secretary ....................................MARGARET SCHURMAN Treasurer.....................................................MARY AYDELOTT MEMBERS OF JUNIOR B. CLASS. Margaret Bailey Lysle Burns Wayne Campbell Bruce Crosby Henrietta De Silva Lucille Dewey Carl Emmerling Lester Farmer Nina Hammer George Himmelheber Amos Hypes Della Johns Sophia Keinath Rotha Logan Luella Lohnes Wanda Morris John McGinty Kenneth Nebold Benita Nelson Eugene Reinhard Paul Reuter Monetta Riley Addie Sapp Vera Scheffler Margaret Schurman Roy Vogelsang Eleanora Winkel 1 il!! i!i!lllll!iiii: l., : ii!ll!!!llii,il:..L :;'.ii!!;liilillil:ililllllliiliiilili :!fil!!!!ll!il!lll!llll!!!!l!!lll!!l!l!M ‘T’he Glass of 19. Kathleen Dietrich. Officers. President..... Vice-President ..ROBERT GEHRIG IRENE BRERETON Secretary. Treasurer ....NELLIE REES HAROLD HOLLAND Rolling slowly, the curtain has risen upon the third act of the drama of our high school life. The first two acts have passed with their trials and struggles. The scene has also changed, for we are now firmly established in the new high school building. It is with a delightful sensation that we realize that we are at last Juniors. Along with the new dignity, however, come new burdens. The duties of the class room become more onerous and more is expected of us as our experience broadens. But one must not get the impression that we labor incessantly, for we are firm believers in the motto that, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” We have had many pleasant times, chief among which have been the class parties. We ended our activities last year with a hike to Ayde-lott’s bungalow. It was not just a hike, however, for we rode home in state, on a hay rack. Everyone had such a good time that all are in favor of making it an annual event. A paity was considered at our first class meeting of this year. It was decided that one should be held in the gymnasium of the new high school on the evening of September 22, 1916. As a consequence of our spending “An Evening in Art, the Class of T9 holds the honor of being the first to make merry in the new building. There was a rumor of a wreck in the kitchen. The- but sh h-h, don’t tell anyone. A second class party was held on January 6, 1917, and another March 24, 1917, the latter in the form of a birthday party. Each person present was dressed to represent the month in which he was born. There was but one disappointment, but that sufficed. While we were guessing who all the pretty babies were (we had brought our baby pictures) someone stole quietly in and disappeareed with our birthday presents. Our first thought was, “Oh! if we could but wreck our vengeance on his head,” but our anger soon cooled and we all had a “ripping” good time. T9 comes off with a good share of the honors in both literary and athletic fields. Our record is brightest, however, in the departments of foot ball and basket ball. The captains for both present year teams were chosen from our class. Both were elected while they were still Sophomores, an honor seldom bestowed except for great merit. What more need we say? If you wish to inquire more freely into our past, we would refer you to our historians who have kept a faithful record of even the most minute events of our high school career. And now, final examinations over, we shall allow the curtain to drop to be raised again wli ;n we have attained our goal, the dignity of being Seniors. JUNIOR B. CLASS. The following are members of the Junion B. Class: Irene Brereton Bernice Brown Mildred Byram Harry Cooper Mary Cullinan Catherine Behrens Mildred Drake Lenora Edds Verah Flowers Robert Gehrig Evelyn Gleich Kathleen Dietrich Frieda Goebel Lucille Grossweiler Gladys Henrichs Winfred Himmel Harold Holland Stuart Le Gault Esther Nordhoff Nellie Rees Frances Ripper Pauline Reuling Leona Ryan Katharine Schilling Howard Smith Ray Smith Cornelia Soldwedel Mary Soldwedel Luella Van Boening Walter Velde Dorothy Warren Ruth Watson Norma Weber Ida Lou Weiss Lucy Wickhizer Henry Zimmerman !llllllllllllll!llllllllllllllllllllllllllll Glass of 1919. St. Clair S. Anderson. One bright day in the early part of September a troop of silent, frightened boys and girls climbed the stairs of the old high school building to begin lour long years of hard studying. When the class had settled down to the steady routine of high school periods and study. Mr. Morgan called them together to organize and elect c lass officers; also class advisor and colors. The officers were: HARRY MARTINS..................................................... President ALBERT POTTS .................................................Vice-President DOROTHY BALCKE.....................................................Secretary St. CLAIR ANDERSON.................................................Treasurer Miss Burwash was chosen as class advisor. The colors are purple and gold, and the class flower is the chrysanthemum. The class as Freshmen, had two parties, a Hallowe'en, hayrack party to Soldwedel’s bungalow, and the other a valentine party at the high school. In February the high school carnival was held. The Class of T9 had the work of selling refreshments. A good sum of money was realized owing to the many people who bought ice-cream cones, etc. Albert Warren was the chief attraction to the booth, as he was dressed in a full-dress suit and looked like a genuine society king. September, 1916, when the class came together again in the new high school building, it was found that a number of the class had dropped behind and many had left school to take up other duties, but the absence of these people was made up by others dropping behind from the class ahead of ours. The first meeting of the Sophomore B. class was held September 21, 1916, and the following officers were elected: A LBERT POTTS......................................................President St. CLAIR ANDERSON............................................Vice-President HELEN BECKER.......................................................Secretary ELMER MACE.........................................................Treasurer A short time later a hayrack party was given and a fine time ensued. The destination of the hayrack's “human freight” was Soldwedel’s bungalow. While there the members of the class had a real good time. Anyway, Albert Potts said they did, and he also had a fine time coming home. Not long after this party was held, basket-ball candidates were called lor, the members of the Sophomore B. class responding showing good spirit. Two of the boys who went out for the team made it. The boys of the class have been fairly successful in athletics. Many of the girls of the class belong to the Glee Club and also to the Girls' Literary Society. Also many of the boys belong to the Debating Society, so every one in the class belongs to some society or has participated in athletics. In March another party was held at the high school, and though there wese not many present, an enjoyable time was had by the few that were there. This closes the history of the class of 1919 until the next Pekinian and -everyone is hoping the class will keep its good record until then and even make a more successful one. if such be possible. MEMBERS OF SOPHOMORE A. CLASS. St. Clair Anderson Dorothy Balcke Helen Becker Elmore Bower Annie Deaken Veina Fluegel George Froelick Margaret Gehrs George Hild Justin Kern Arthur Lohnes Elmer Mace. John Moinen WJHllHlllll|l '• :llli!lHl l. l..l•. t.iHK|!:;ill.i!tl!llll'' ::.. i'i;ill|j||liilllllllllllUIIWIIIIIMIUWMniUtliUMIIHHiWiWMniniH.!ll|ill Louise Meyer Albert Potts Glen Robbins Ruth Scheffler Martha Schrieber Albert Warren 'ill::1': ... 'HZ’S1: T;i3X!E!saOM!ia c-sks iii ' w.iii! -:«• ; ..... 'iiiiilliilllliillllliiiiillllllilllilllllll The Soph omore 5- ci ass. Edward Glunz. The class which is now the Sophomore B. class entered High School in January, 1916. with sixty-six pupils. They willingly took all the names ot' “Freshie,” etc., which they were called during the year. The first important event was the election of class officers. Miss Lockett was elected class advisor; James Jansen, President: Julia Scrimger, Vice-President; Marjorie Shrock, Secretary; and William Aydelott, Treasurer. When the High School Carnival was given, they shared in the fun by serving Japanese Tea. Numerous poems and posters were devised to advertise the tea, one of which was as follows: “The B. Freshmen Will refresh men With Japanese Tea; Bring pennies three!” As the semester examinations drew near, some of the “Freshies” shivered, while others were very calm. They survived this trying ordeal with forty-seven pupils. During the Freshman A. semester, they had a Hallowe’en Party, which almost everyone attended. When the time came for the second semester examination, they were not so afraid because they knew what it meant to take the exams. In February a Valentine Party was given. Each pupil was requested to bring his “baby” picture, and after all had been brought, they were put in a row and a guessing contest resulted. Gladys Isenburg proved to be the best guesser, so she received a prize. The following are m Ernest Aydelott William Aydelott Daisey Bishop Ruth Black Mary Brisendine Ralph Brown Fink Champion Ruth Conlee Eugene Derrick Helena Dietrich Elizabeth Erxleben Myone Folkman Edward Glunz, Jr. Laura Hammer Mabel Hardt bers of the Sophomore Charles Hough Sylvia Icenogle Gladys Isenburg James Jansen Eunice Johnson Walter Kraeger Harold Kroesche Harold Latham Theola Lohnes Mabel Maas Evalyn Meskimen Thelma Morris Alma Oltman Carl Petri B. Class: Caroline Reis Delbert Renner Kenneth Robbins Katharyn Rust Arthur Sackenreuther Ona Sarff Robert Schneider Marjorie Schrock Julia Scrimger Reginald Sipfle Herman Smith Mabel Soady Laurine Van Boening Brooks Watson Marie Weber Hut' •! I I IIIIIINI!ll!!lilllM 'T he Freshman Glass. By Edwardean Kraeger. Having received passports, we, a crowd of girls and boys numbering about sixty-six, started September 11. 1916, on a four year cruise upon the seas of High School learning. We were unexperienced sailors, but soon met others who had received several years of learning. Some laughed at our blunders, and others helped us over troublesome waters. After a few days we felt more at home, and we elected Miss Duerkop for Pilot. The other officers were the Captain, the First Mate, the Clerk, and the Purser. We also selected an emblem. The first lap, ending January 26, 1917, was so far uneventful, with very few having been stranded on the rocks. We found it necessary in this lap to elect a new Captain and a First-Mate. This was done without much excitement. The cruise was getting so monotonous, that in order to give us some diversion a festival was given in honor of the “Father of Our Country,” and a feast was served to complete the enjoyment of the day. Very few were seasick after this, for most remained on deck. About this time we realized that a new expedition had set sail from the same harbor for we were constantly receiving signals of distress over our wireless. We gave them their necessary aid. They seemed to be sailing safely over the waters now, as we had not any more signals of danger. We are now experienced sailors, making rapid progress and many discoveries. The success of our journey is due to the faithful guidance of a corp of signal ships—the members of the faculty. The charts show that one-fourth of the cruise is completed. ENROLLMENT OF FRESHMAN A. CLASS. Howard Allyn Oscar Bailey Alma Bernshausen Mortemer Bolstein Ernest Bonk Harold Bowlby Anna Dietrich Rosamond Dietrich Eunice Doren Marguerite Ehrhardt James Ehrlicher Sophia Eutener Lela Garlish Florence Goodwin George Grant Walter Grossweiler Edgar Hakes George Hallstein Esther Hardt Lowell Hatcher Marjorie Ileisel William Helffenstein Marie Haren Albert liilliman George Hirth Norma Hofferbert William Hogan Hazel Hawkins Hazel Huebner Walter Johns Josephine Kaebel Roland Kolpee Dorothy Kraeger Edwardean Kraeger Arthur Kriegsman Florence Kriegsman Florence Leitner William Liescheidt Louise Lucas Marie Lucas Charles Marsili Olive Maxey Harold Meyers Gilbert Neuhaus Thelma Nixon Dorrel Noel Arthur Oberle Clara Powers Lucille Ropp Charles Schilling Ruth Schneider Edith Sipfle Gertrude Tebben Florence Thurman Hazel Veil Bessie Williams Charles Young Adelia Zenor F reshman {3- Glass. C. J. Shuttelworth. We entered High School in January, 1917, with a larger membership ihan any other class that had as yet entered. This class also enjoys the distinction of being the first class to graduate from the Junior High School, established the semester before. At first we were awarded a smile from the upper-classmen whenever our name was mentioned from the platform or posted on the bulletin board. The first important thing that happened was the organization of the '•lass and election of officers and a class teacher. All this happened on February 10th, after dismissal. The results of this election were as follows: Mr. Allison. Principal, for Class Teacher; Miss Dorothy Trinkaus, President; John Elliff, Vice-President; Miss Emily Schenck. Secretary; Robert Hoff, Class Treasurer, and also various committees were named. The motto, Paulatim ad astra” (Gradually to the heights), was adopted by a general class election. We also decided on a hard times party which was given in fine style on March the 10th, and all expenses were cleared. On April 10th and 17th we had Miss Harmel for a substitute teacher, in algebra class of the sixth period she said that she had heard this was a very wicked class. Upon hearing this, one pupil promptly replied, “Well, we all go to church.” Several people were threatened with slips to assembly this period. Even though we had been there for quite a while, one of the pupils had not become used to the metal waste basket in Latin room and knocked it over. The teacher said, “I don’t think we are ready to have you kick the bucket yet—” and mentioned his name in the vocative case. Something also happened in English class the same week. A pupil seeing the words “inhuman doom” in the Iliad, pronounced it “inhuman dome” accidentally, which aroused a laughed from all, including a remark from the teacher. Although we made many mistakes in our periods, rooms, and teachers, at. first, we are getting settled now. Some did not know the regulations of deportment at first, so this ranged from sixty to ninety-one for the first quarter. Up to the present time these are nearly all the “important events,” but all our actions must not be judged by these because, as Pope said, “A little knowledge is a dangerous thing.” FRESHMAN B. CLASS. Sybil Allen Agnes Arnold Dyce Bailey Kathryn Behrens Marian Black Kathryn Callahan Irene Campbell Warren Cohenour Gerald Conaghan Henry Crowl Florence Deneen Fern Dennis John Elliff Margaret Fair J. C. Friederick Elizabeth Goar Dallas Golden Dick Groen Hazel Gulon Charles Harer Albert Hatch Hermine Hippen Robert Hoff Vergie Isenburg Ernest Kaylor Iajuise Kickler Walter Kumpf Isabelle Lohnes Marie Lohnes Anna Lucas Edward Meintz Beatrice Munson Edward Murphy Robert Nebold Helen Nedderman Neil Owen Bernice Parks Bernice Rees Vera Renner George Rockwell Ada Rumsey Ralph Rupert worth Justin Siebens Carl Stark Doris Stephens Orville Traub Dorothy Trinkaus Emma Treichel Mildred Van Osdol Gertrude Wehner Ana White Dorothy White Henry Williams, Jr. Dorothy Rust Florence Rust Harold Sarff Emily Schenck Harriet Schermer Marie Schrieber George Schmidt Norman Shade Cornelius Shuttles- :M'!i|i!!lll!lll!!!!!!lllilll|||||l'i:il!li:!!!!l!l||!ll||||||||||||M Gertrude Derrick. It was Thursday evening early in October when our long-hoped for Pekin High School was at last dedicated. Dr. Lord, of the Eastern Normal School, gave a splendid address on “The New Education,” dwelling upon the comfort and beauty of our splendid new building, and made us realize still more the value of an education in such a High School as Pekin High. January 19 was a very busy day in the Latin department, for wasn’t that the very day that the big Latin exhibit was to be held in the gymnasium to show the parents and friends the kind of work that was being done? The evening arrived and with all the parents to see the exhibit. Let’s take a trip with them. First look at all the Quotations that have a Latin origin. See how it would help the English student. Then there are five different languages that have Latin for their foundation. What a help to the traveler abroad! But if we never go abroad, do look at all the art and science charts of things that we ought to know right here at home! And then. Oh well, one must know Latin to be a doctor or a lawyer or business man, r-r, to be anything. I'm going to learn Latin. And many others felt the same after looking at the splendid exhibit and -oh yes, after that they had the delicious iuncheon of grape juice and animal cookies in celebration of the Romans’ Saturnalia, when they seived wine and cakes baked in the shape of a wolf. Just before Christmas the “Wishing Ring” was presented by some of Pekin's most talented young people and many High School students who were in it, played very pretty parts. Parties. “Say Bill,” said a little mouse, that had found its way into the dressing room of the auditorium, to its mate, “do you want me to tell you about all the parties I’ve seen the kids have in the “gym this year? I hid right back of the door and saw and heard everything. “Well, I'll begin with the fresh-freshies. They had a hard time party— pretty original, wasn’t it? And you ought to have seen ’em. Some of the boys were dressed like farmers and the girls had all kinds of pig-tails and patched dresses, and of course they had sandwiches and pickles to eat. “Then on Washington’s birthday the real freshies had a patriotic party, ’t hey had a guessing game where they pinned tags on people and made them guess what the tag said. Then for “eats they had wafers, a cone of icecream with the American flag flying in the middle. Then red, white, and blue opera sticks were passed around. “The Sophomore B's had a Thanksgiving party and they brought their baby pictures- some of them were the sweetest, dearest little tots—that is, ill! IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM the pictures, and the rest had to guess them. My! what those children didn’t have to eat. Let’s see, they had sandwiches, pickles, pumpkin pie, apples, popcorn, and cider. I think that’s all. My! how some of those boys did drink cider. “The Sophomore A s I heard telling someone of their party It was a hayrack party out at Soldwedel’s bungalow. You know how much fun it is riding on a hayrack. Well, when they got out there they had a hilarious time and then roasted weenies and marshmallows. Um! that sounded good. “The Junior B’s always have a “spiffy” time. I guess it’s because they're all so wide awake and Miss Anderson has so many “entertainable” ideas. On the 6th of Jan. they had one. As soon as they got there the bunch began to practice basket ball throwing and I think that was the time Mr. Heckets-weiler fell right flat on the floor. Then they had one of those interesting advertisement games. The next thing on the program was the stand-by sandwiches, pickles, wafers, and chocolate. Some danced after that and others played games. The Junior A’s and Senior B’s had a joint party sometime in the last part of 1916. The two classes were rather stiff at first, but after they were “limbered up a little bit, they formed one big circle and played “I brought back what I borrowed,” and just before they ate, the lights were turned out and thirty different articles were passed around for them to feel and they were supposed to write down the names of everyone. Luncheon interrupted, however, and that proved very welcome. “Oh! yes, there are the real Seniors yet. They had a Valentine party, 't hey played games too, but oh, Bill, I simply must tell you about their eats— they were so good and they had so much fun—the Seniors did. They ate at individual tables. “There were four red and white candles on each table. Crispy potato chips, pickles, and coffee constituted the first course. Then red gelatine hearts with whipped cream, and heart cakes were served. During the meal Irene Joerger composed this beautiful poem, presenting Mr. Hecketsweiler with a mysterious gift: “Kind sir, accept this meager gift, Which in my hand I now uplift. I give it in behalf of those, Who ’round you in their beauty pose. They wish that you might keep it long: They know your like for it is strong. For you've collected some each day, But never used it yet—we pray! Your notice of it has been great, And more than ever, here of late. We could not bear to see you pine In anguish of what might be thine; So smile again, and clear your brow. Use always what I give you now.” “And what do you suppose they gave that teacher. A package with five different brands of gum!!! To him who hates il so. After a few minutes for reflection he answered them nobly. “A flashlight picture was taken, dancing was indulged in. and at 11:15 the students went home declaring they had had a lovely time. Oh yes, there was the combined party of the B. A. A. and the G. A. A. During the early part of the evening, they had indoor sports and contests— a veritable County Meet. Slips were then given out with names of members of a family and every member had to find the other ten of his family. Then there was one grand march in which every young man had the privilege— but some didn’t think it a privilege—of escorting a young lady in the march. When the families were all together, a large tea-wagon loaded with plates was rolled out, and everybody received a plate of Boston baked beans, pickles, sandwiches, and coffee. The next course was a huge disk of ice cream. “The girls of the G. A. A. had a party, too. I don’t remember what they played, except captain ball. And for “eats” they had a real luxury for winter weather. They had angel food cake covered with whipped cream and real strawberries! After they had eaten, they danced a long time, accompanied by music of Ehrlicher’s Victrola. which they were so kind as to let the girls have. Now Bill, I’ve told you about all the most interesting ones. And Mousie, dear, next time you’ll peek under the door too, won't you? 1 niiillU!iiiiiiiiill!llll!!!l!li!l!i'!:ill;liii:illl!lllilililliii!lllllll!lllillMl I'lllliHllliil.illlliirllllillllilllilllfr:?. ABSWFiiai'iiia ,rPhe Orpheum Amateur. Gertrude Derrick. It was about the first of October when there was such a buzz in the Senior Glass. Everybody wondered what those big people were talking about until they announced that they were going to give a play. It was to be “The Orpheum Amateur, an original production of Mr. R. T. Heckets-weiler. There were many mysterious whisperings which made the underclassmen “just simply dying to know about. At last the night of November 3 arrived. At 8 o'clock the curtain was raised and everybody was anxious to know what the first thing would be. One of the boys announced that there would be a moving picture first. How they would have a moving picture without a machine was queer, but when a photograph came walking across the stage in air, a hilarious laugh arose. The orchestra then favored the audience with several very pretty selections. B” was advertised as “Ten Minutes of Lip Music by Heckenstein Stock Company.” Of course, everyone knew that “Heck” stood for Heckman, “Stein” for Steinmetz, and presumed that “en” meant “and.” But what the “lip part” was, no one knew until the company began old hen gossiping.” In “C” Miss Catherine Rollins and her troupe of foreigners gave a picturesque number with their magical tricks. “D” was the Discord Quartette, in which Vanita Schleder, Luella Carver, William Nordhoff, and Harley Rankin represented the aristocratic society girl, the good-natured school girl, the ragged tramp, and the awkward negro. It was indeed a harmonious circle! E” it was that capped the climax of the whole program. Every actor played his part like a star. Richard Allen as the growly old bachelor was very good. Walter Meyer, the colored servant, was more than funny with his Southern dialect and his shoes that were a yard and a half long. John Steinmetz made the typical young married gentleman, and with Irene Joer-ger, who acted the role of bride, they made a very charming couple. Carl Soldwedel, Major of U. S. Army, was a prepossessing figure. Helen Glunz, tall and slender, with all the “fixings and corkscrews” that she could manage to wear, was a human old maid. Catherine Rollins, the maid, played her part as a coquette, as only Kate knows how. “F” was the final number on the program and when “The Choir Invisible” was finally shown, the tableau of “The Star Spangled Banner” made a really beautiful picture. iiiiiiiiiiiiiuiniiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiifiiiiiiw Who, Where, Mow, What, Elsie Waltmire. RICHARD S. ALLEN Hailed from—A giant’s castle; Pastime—Being a student. Characteristic—His ability on the stage, NELLIE ALLYN Hailed from—A wild (?) rose. Pastime Reading novels. Characteristic—Her love for the man in humanity, DOROTHY BAILEY Hailed from—A nice peaceful place. Pastime—Being good. Characteristic—Her carelessness (?). GLADYS BYRAM Hailed from—Panama. Pastime -Demonstrating merits of anti-fat. Characteristic—Her frivolity. LUELLA CARVER Hailed from—English class room. Pastime—Blushing. Characteristic Wee. winsome, and winning. RUTH EVANS Hailed from A family of school teachers. Pastime—Having a good time. Characteristic Her love for mischief. HELEN GLIJNZ Hailed from -A Bouquet of Golden Glow. Pastime Looking pleasant. Characteristic—Her fame as a flirt. .JACOB GRAPE Hailed from -Switzerland. Pastime—Becoming acquainted with “Hookies.” Characteristic—Man best known among the younger set of Pekin. MR. HECKETSWEILER Hailed from—Area, 111. Pastime—Helping seniors over their many difficulties. Characteristic—His name. CLARENCE HECKMAN Hailed from—A cloudless sunset. Pastime—Talking to Kraeger. Characteristic—Ability to censor dramas. LOUISE HELPPENSTEIN Hailed from—A good sized package of energy. Pastime—Keeping free from poor notices. Characteristic—Her lack of bad habits. OSCAR HILL Hailed from—Most anywhere. Pastime—Taking life easy. Characteristic—His well concealed energy. AMELIA HOFFERT Hailed from—Work. Pastime—Studying. Characteristic—Her love for class committees. LOUISE HORNISH Hailed from—A tempest. Pastime—Avoiding all appearances of evil. Characteristic—Her loud (?) voice. IRENE JOERGER Hailed from—Wonderland. Pastime—Tickling the ivories. Characteristic—Her novel ideas. AMELIA KRAEGER Hailed from—A good-time club. Pastime—Talking to Hecky. Characteristic—Her love for strawberries. MARTHA LAUTERBACH Hailed from—Dreamland. Pastime—Talking. Characteristic—Her ability to write sentimental notes. JULIA MAURER Hailed from—Our Own Pekin. Pastime—Trying not to fail. Characteristic—Her sophisticated (?) manner. WALTER MEYER Hailed from—Loveland. Pastime—Absorbing knowledge. Characteristic—His rosy cheeks. WM. NORDHOFE Hailed from—The Bluff (pastures green). Pastime—Writing love stories. Characteristic—Typical ladies' man. CHRISTEN A PETRI Hailed from—A pleasant surprise. Pastime—Making hits with the opposite sex. Characteristic—Her popularity. HARLEY RANKIN Hailed from—The jungles where big game lives. Pastime—Writing notes to Donna Jane. Characteristic—His worried look. LOUISE RICKETTS Hailed from—Lexington, 111. Pastime—Giving oral themes. Characteristic—Perfect attendance record at school. IRENE RIPPER Hailed from—A land of romance. Pastime—Passing Exams. Characteristic—Her faded (?) complexion. CATHARINE ROLLINS Hailed from—A lot of excitement. Pastime—Entertaining her friends. Characteristic—Ability to hold office of class treasurer. VANITA SCHLEDER Hailed from—A bunch of determination. Pastime—Teasing others. Characteristic—Her temper. AGNES SMITH Hailed from—A joke box. Pastime—Trying in vain to keep busy. Characteristic—Her saintly behavior! JANITOR SMITH Known as—General work. Pastime—Learning to operate the new heating system. Characteristic—Busiest man in Pekin High. HELEN SOECHTIG Hailed from—A cozy corner. Pastime—Trying out all the latest rags on the typewriter. Characteristic—Her boisterous laugh. gmtm IliWIIIillllillllllllil CARL SOLDWEDEL Hailed from—The Dairy Farm. Pastime—Going with the girls. Characteristic—His good looks. .JOHN ARMANI) STEINMETZ Hailed from—A land of rest. Pastime—Most anything. Characteristic—His sport shirts. IRENE STUMM Hailed from—Lover’s Lane. Pastime—Walking with Ferdie. Characteristic—Simplicity of her coiffure. SADIE VAN OSDOL Hailed from—Fairy Land. Pastime—Waiting for graduation. Characteristic—Her size. LOIS MAE VELDE Hailed from—A land of calm and quiet. Pastime—Demonstrating “Children should he seen and not heard. Characteristic—Her “audible” smile. ELSIE WALTMIRE Hailed from—An accident. Pastime—Trying to get fat. Characteristic—Always (?) on time. ROSCOE WEAVER Hailed from—Principal’s Office. Pastime—Entertaining the ladies. Characteristic—Ability to take the labor out of laboratory. FRANCES WILLIAMS Hailed from—A suffragette convention. Pastime—Handing slams. Characteristic—Her cheerful disposition. •Within Our Aidst, By Irene H. Joerger. “In Spring a young man’s fancy Vest is like the setting sun. (John S.) His tie is like a Cubist park. (Warren E.) Describe it?—Nope, it can’t be done. His cap is striped in rainbow tints. (Walter V.) His shirt is one grand color blaze. (Roscoe W.) E’en handkerchief looks like Chinese Chintz. (Oscar H.) His socks the spectrum well portrays.” (Carl S.) O, Jacob’s Coat! Hi;:;i!ii!iiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiii ...................................................................................................................................................I........illlllllll........ .. Ml.....mMM............................ LITE RARY 53485323485301020100005348020001010001020002010006010202230200020201010202485323484848534801020002234823535300000248482323 5 1 Gountry Gad s Romance. Claire Brereton, ’18. The sweat stood in great beads upon the lad’s brow as the sun’s hot rays •pounded full upon him. It was a stifling July morning. The sultry air and dusty corn choked him unbearably. With a disgusted “giddap Dan!” he drove the horse and handplow up the long, hot road to the barn. Mr. Clarke, his father, met him at the barn door. He quickly saw the look of dissatisfaction on his son’s face, but thinking it best, he profaned ignorance of the fact as he said cheerily, “What’s up. William?” “Up?” questioned the boy stupidly. “Yes. What has caused you to return so soon? “Oh. This place makes me sick. I’m tired of all this—, sweeping his arm across the horizon, indicating the fields, hills, river and farm. “I’d like to try my luck in the city. Can’t I go. Dad?” The father’s face saddened a trifle, then a tiny smile appeared in the corner of his mouth and his eyes twinkled. “So you would like to try your luck in the city? Very well, take the money necessary for your expenses and go. But remember you can always come back and that mother and I will wait for you. William gripped his father’s hand in a parting “shake. He hurried to the house, packed his suitcase and dressed with the greatest possible care. Bidding his mother a hasty, yet tender goodbye, he climbed into the old-fashioned carryall and was off to try his luck. Arriving in the city he at once sought a boarding place. After searching for some time, his efforts were rewarded by that welcome sign, “Board and Room.” dangling before a rather unbeautiful building. Here he obtained what he desired for $6.00 per week. Now that he was settled in his new home, he decided that he would go out and “see what he could see.” During his wanderings he came to Fifth Avenue. The beautiful homes of the wealthy New Yorkers took his breath away. After gazing at skyscrapers until his neck was stiff the exquisite taste and harmony of these homes was as a balm to a wound. For several hours he walked up and down the street, always pausing before a quaint little bungalow. As he was standing here during one of the trips, an automobile stopped before it. William held his breath, for out of it stepped a radiant white vision of loveliness. He stared with gaping mouth until the young lady had all but reached him. He received a still greater shock when the vision said, “Why, good afternoon, William!” in a voice like sweet, cool water. “Er—ah—a—Why, Millie Peterson!” he stammered in astonishment. “Uh—where did you drop from?” “I didn’t drop, this is my house. You seem to like it. Won’t you come in?” “Er—I—I can’t now b-b-but I will tomorrow.” “All right, anytime tomorrow. We shall have plenty of time for a nice, quiet chat, and you can tell me all about the folks at home.” “Th—th—thank you, Millie. I will be de—-delighted.” Then he blushed sheepishly as it suddenly dawned upon him that he had been shaking hands all the while they had talked. “My hand’s pretty tired, William.” “I beg your pardon! I must be going. Goodbye, Millie. Tomorrow!” He suddenly had a desire to flee. Dropping her hand as if it were a hot coal, William made a rather undignified retreat. If he had but turned he would have seen a well groomed young man step from the car and escort the laughing girl into the house. The next afternoon found him before the little bungalow again trying his best to scrape up enough courage to approach the door and ring the bell. inilUIIIIIIIIIII!Dlllllllilll!IUI!lll!lllll!llllllll!lllll!lilll!IUIIIUIIIIIIIUIIIII!l!llillUI!IH At last he succeeded. Witli a lump in his throat he readjusted his necktie, settled his huge bouquet of flowers, and nervously rang the bell. The door was opened by Millie herself, who cordially received him. He gave her the flowers with an awkward bow and followed her into the cool living room. They had been sitting there perhaps an hour when William, after gazing an unpardonablv long time upon the cheek of the girl, suddenly felt a stab in his heart. He had once thought. “I am in love with her! Terribly in love! and the more he thought of it the more true it necame Gradually edging his chair closer he astonished the girl by falling dramatically upon his knees and sending fovth a volume of incoherent words of endearment, entreating her to manv him. In the midst ol this tragic scene during which Millie was having great difficulty to keep from going into hysterics, a masculho o ee coughed gently. Y, iln m teased his oration and half-turned to glare upon the intruder imagine his eoimgs when the man said: “Er, 1 beg your pardon, but niv WIFE and I have------’’ “Vour wife!” shouted William. “It that man your husband, Millie?” The girl chokingly nodded—she could no longer control her mirth, and the man was smiling, too. Unable to stand it longer, William dashed from the room, clutched his hat and deliberately ran from the house all the way to his boarding place. Once there, he hastily threw his apparel into his suitcase, paid his hill, called a taxi and just succeeded in catching the 1:00 fl o'clock train for home. Three hours later a very shame faced man opened the door of Clarke’s farm house. “Hello, Mother and Dad! I've come back. I’ve changed my mind about the city.” Mother and father exchanged smiles and when gradually they learned the story they could not help but laugh. “So, you think the farm’s best, son? But William did not need to reply. SPRING—THAT’S ALL.” Irene H. Joerger. “'Tis Spring and flowers are blooming fair. 'Tis Spring and birds sing everywhere. 'Tis Spring—my heart is beating time To every meter of this rhyme.” “'Tis Spring and Dad is beating rugs. ’Tis Spring, the camper is killing bugs. ’Tis Spring, the coal man ’s mighty blue. Tis Spring, the ice-man’s time is due.” ’ ’Tis Spring, the butter spreads once more. Tis Spring, the golf-fiend hollers, ‘fore’. 'Tis Spring, we’re drinking sassafras. ’Tis Spring, the cows are eating grass.” “Tis Spring, a flivver' I have bought. Tis Spring, my bank roll now is naught. Tis Spring and 1 am paying bills For all the things the ‘flivver’ kills. Left to right. C. Heckman, E. Waltmire, R. Allen, H. Smith. H. Rankin, W. Velde. Say, Jim, how’d y' like to go camping with me a couple o’ days next week?” “First rate. Where y' goin ?” Well, I haven't thought so much about the place, but I thought a camping trip would come in just right to round out the vacation. Don’t you Know of a nice place? How about going several miles east out into the woods? We’ll have plenty of dry wood there, lots of berries, and a nice place for the tent.” Say, that would be a swell place. Now, we want to start real early-say about half-past five some morning next week. We'll split up on the cats. We want pickles an’ sandwiches, of course. Might as well take along some peanut butter, an' olives, an’ baked beans, an’ doughnuts an’-say! is there any water out there—nice, pure spring water? “No, I've never seen any there, but we could take a couple o' Thermos bottles along. They’d fill the bill, but what’ll we fill them with?” Well, we can take almost anything. Tell y’ what we'll do—you put water in yours, an’ I'll try ice-cream in mine. Think it’d work?” Nothing like trying. Is that all we’ll take?” “No, we want a good axe—a small one will do—a bunch of blankets, and that little cooking set of yours. That’ll be just the thing. We'll make a regular Indian camp.” Do you think there are any wolves out there at night? That's right; we’ll take the rifles and our searchlights. Think of anything more?” “Don’t know about the eats we mentioned. Think they'll be enough?” O! don’t worry about that. Maybe the folks will think of something else to take. Say. we want to take the kodaks, too. Seems we forget the most important things.” Yes, that’s right. Then if we shoot a mountain lion or something, we can prove it to the folks by the pictures.” “You got the right idea, but I'm a-thinking’; there’re more skunks than mountain lions out at Lick Creek. Well, don't forget. I’ll be over early Tuesday morning, then, an’ you have everything ready. Say, we might as 'veil take a seine along and catch some minnows out there. Then we can go fishing the latter part of the week. Don't forget now. So long!” “Don’t you worry. So long! Say! O, that's all right. So long!” What did you want?” O! nothing; 1 just thought it'd be a good idea to take Towser. Then if anything tries to disturb the tent at night he'll bark.” Well. I'm not afraid myself, but that would be a good idea, well take him along. So long!” So long!” ill!IIIIIIK!!ilIIIIIII!llllllllllll!!!MI!lilllll!llll||||!!ll!illl Plan Might as i Locked Out. William Nordhoff. Mr. Luck came home from his office, wearing a smile Iluit would frighten the nine lives out of a cat or make the “Woman in Black leave town. His wife was a sweet looking woman of about two hundred and twenty-five , pounds. He gave her a box of candy and kissed her with as much grace and good-will as though he were kissing a white cow with a black nose. She was so surprised (and she had a right to be, tor this had not happened for over ten years) that she thought that he had gone suddenly crazy. “Look at the letter that 1 received to-day!” he said, showing a ficticious letter in his own stenographer’s handwriting. 'I he letter read as follows: Hon. Mr. Luck: — We shall be perfectly delighted to have you attend the revival at seven-thirty to-night in the tabernacle. The address will be on the topic, “Why Are We Men Boozers?” and will be for men only. Yours truly, Mr. Tellem.” He asked her to let him go and she consented. “It may make him a better Christian, she said to herself. He said there was no better woman on this earth than his “dear little wife and she said, “I could not have hoped for a better husband.” We will now go with Mr. Luck to the tabernacle. It was a room in the || house of one of his friends, who had invited him, with a few other men, to have a quiet game of poker. In the center of the room was a round table on which were the cards and a box of cigars. In the corner of the room were four cases of beer. In the meantime Mr. Luck’s wife received a call from a friend. The only part of the discourse between the two that will interest you is this: “Mrs. Luck, I just saw your husband go into Mr. Brown's house to play a game of poker.” This is enough to explain the reason for the trouble later. We go back to Mr. Brown's house. There the men are playing cards, drinking beer, and singing: “I won’t be home until morning, and “Oh! he’s a jolly gay fellow.” It was really true that Mr. Luck hid not reach home before morning for he heard the clock strike one as he entered the yard. Strange to say, he did not go up to the house immediately. Something seemed to hold him back. The light was still burning in the house and that made him feel anxious. He tiptoed to the back of the house and tried to enter, but the door was locked. He then tried the window, but it was useless. He went to the front of the house, took off his shoes, and with “cat-like tread,” approach-the door and peeked through the keyhole. This is what he saw: In the center of the room was a table. The clock on the table now registered 1:30. By the table sat his sweet wife with a rolling-pin in her hand. He drew his eyes away from the keyhole and said sadly, “Locked out.” The back door is locked, the windows are locked, and I disdain the front door.” He sat disparingly on the front step and prayed to his God to give him courage to enter. He kept this up for two hours. He then arose and peeked through the key hole again. Now what did he see? Not a woman with a rolling pin but— The table was heaped with powder and shot. His wife faced the door with a blunderbuss in one hand, a Colt's automatic in the other, and a sword between her teeth. There was also a small cannon on the floor. This great change had taken place while he was praying. He turned around and started to run but a strange apparition confronted him. It was the Devil. Mr. Luck turned around toward the house, but the Devil stretched forth his arms to catch him. Forgetting his danger, Mr. Luck ran into the house and also into his beloved wife’s arms. While Mr. Luck and his wife are fighting it out, we will draw a veil over this barbaric scene. 'the next was taken from the daily newspaper a few days later: 1 he remains of the late Mr. Luck will be placed in the Peaceful Rest Cemetery.” Debating. Walter H. Velde. Although two debates were held last year, only one was arranged for this spring. It was a triangular debate with Peoria High and Bradley Academy. The question decided upon was: “Resolved: That the U. S. should establish and maintain a protectorate relationship with the Philippine Islands. The work was begun fairly early. And on Monday, February 16, the try out was held in the assembly. Many good speeches were given. Harley Rankin, Howard Smith and Walter Velde were chosen for the affirmative team, while Richard Allen, Clarence Heckman and Klmond Waltmire succeeded in making the negative team. As there was a great deal of material on this subject and much preparation had to be made, the work was begun at once. Mr. Berkema and Mr. Hecketsweiler were coaches for the affirmative and negative teams, respectively, and their advice and help in the preparation for the debate was invaluable to the debaters. On April 12, Pekin’s affirmative and Bradley’s negative debated at Pekin. Although the decision was given in favor of Bradley the Pekin team was not disheartened, since all the Bradley debaters had had much experience in this line of work and this is the first attempt made by the members of our team m inter-scholastic debating. The next night Peoria's affiimative and Pekin's negative held a debate i t Peoria. The decision was in favor of the Peoria team. This same night Bradley’s affirmative and Peoria’s negative held a debate, in which Bradley was successful. Although we have met defeat this year it must be taken into consideration that Pekin debated against larger schools and teams with more experience than ours. Next year we shall have had more experience in debate work and our chances for winning some big debates are good. M Ffy the Light of the Literary Stars. Sadie Van Osdol. LUELLA CARVER “Exert thy voice, sweet harbinger of spring. This moment is thy time to sing.” GLADYS BYRAM “Let my deeds be witness of my worth.” HELEN GLUNZ “If this be error and upon me proved, I never writ nor no man ever loved.” WILLIAM NORDHOFF “Simplicity is the keynote.” LOUISE RICKETTS “Modesty is the beauty of this woman.” ELSIE WALTMIRE “In mine eyes she is the sweetest lady that ever I looked on. DOROTHY BAILEY “A golden mind shoots not to shows of dross.” RICHARD ALLEN “I first adventured—follow me, who list, And be the second English Satirist.” AGNES SMITH “I am content, I do not care. Wag as it will the world for me.” MARTHA LAUTERBACH “Oh ye children, let your time be well spent; Apply your learning and your elders obey.” RUTH EVANS “When she will, she will; you may depend on’t. § When she wont, she wont, and there’s an end on’t. JULIA MAURER “We may be as good as we please, if we please to be good.” HARLEY RANKIN “My little body is a weary of this great world.” LOUISE HORNISH • | “But when her eyes were love-lit stars. Her teeth as pure as pearl.” SADIE VAN OSDOL “In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures life may perfect be. NELLIE ALLYN “'Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all.” m CHRISTINA PETRIE “What a mental power her eye shoots forth.” CLARENCE HECKMAN “What contoured head comes next by the window? I think a red, for that is most in fashion.” AMELIA KRAEGER “With skill her eyes dart every glance, yet change so soon you never suspect them.” IRENE JOERGER “Black were her eyes as the berry that grows on the thorn by the wayside. WALTER MEYER “Oh! A most dainty man! , To see him walk before a lady and to bear her fan.” IUIIIIII1IIII .i'llllllllllllllllllliilllllllllUPij' !illllllllll!i:i:!!l!'i!]l!!;ir l i,ir;;i:iiii!,'nuiiiiiii!iiiiii!iiniiiii! iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii AMELIA HOFFERT “Perfect woman, nobly planned, to warn, to comfort, and command.'’ IRENE RIPPER “Oil, now soft blushes tinge her cheeks.” OSCAR HILL “A man in all the world's new fashions planted.” VAN1TA SCHLEDER “Tell me, where is fancy bred. Or in the heart or in the head?” CATHARINE ROLLINS “Don't worry about your work. Do what you can, let the rest go, and smile all the time.” CARL SOLDWEDEL “His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chart.” LOIS MAY VELDE I pray thee take pains To alloy with some cold drops of modesty Thy skipping spirit.” MR. HECKETSWEILER “The man of life upright, Whose guiltless heart is free, From all dishonest deeds, Or thought of vanity.” HELEN SOECHTIG “Smiles are the language of love.” LOUISE HELFFENSTEIN “Graceful and useful all she does, Blessing and blest where’er she goes.” ROSCOE WEAVER “Evil enough to darken all his goodness.” IRENE STUMM “There in her hair The painter plays the spider and hath woven A golden nest to entrap the hearts of men.” FRANCES WILLIAMS “Woman is at once the delight and terror of man.” ARMANI) STEINMETZ The kindest man. The best conditioned and unwearied spirit In doing courtesies.” ...................................................................................................... -......................................................................................... !llllllllllllli;illllll!i|llllllllllllll|: — 010002015353235300010101020232004853485302010100020253010023534802020002010202488948000048011001530202480202000200010248484848020001010202015302000000010100 yp ■ f ?? Qvtco™?. 01480202010001000200000200010200 The Preliminary Contest for the County Meet was held in the Auditorium of the new high school on Friday evening, April 20. A large and appreciative audience greeted the contestants. The judges of the Literary work were Mr. Collins, Mr. Edward and Mr. Dwyer, all from the Peoria Polytechnic Institute. The judges of the Music were Miss Dow, Miss Kidder, and Miss Marsh, all of whom are musical directors in the Peoria Public Schools. The following program was given: Declamation—“The Perfect Tribute’’......................Mary S. Andrews Miss Nina Hammer. Vocal Solo—(a) “The Lovely Month of May”.........................Hammond (b) “The Sweet o’ the Year”..........................Willeby Miss Luella Carver. Declamation—“George’s Cousin Willie”................Mary Mancure Parker Miss Ruth Black. Oration ’The Treason of Benedict Arnold”....................Anon vinous Miss Gertrude Derrick. Piano Solo—“Op. 95, Polka de la Reine”......................Joachim Raff Miss Katherine Schilling. Declamation—“The Bill of the Great Doctor”........................ Miss Florence Senninger. Jreclamation—“The Song of a Shirt”..................Mary Stewart Cutting Miss Mary Cullinan. Vocal Solo (a) “Because”................................Guy O' Hardlot • ) “Sunbeam ................................Landon Ronald Miss Nellie Rees. Declamation—“Annunciata’ .............................Mary Annabelle Fanton Miss Donna Jane Hawkins. Essay—“Wonders of Nature.” Miss Norma Weber. Piano Solo—(a) “Last Hope”.........................................Gottschalk (b) “Kroica” ........................(.....................Liszt Miss Norma Hofferbert. Declamation—“The Americanizing of Andre Francois”. .Stella Wayne Herron Miss Flora Hammer. Oration—“The Detection of Crime”...............................Webster Miss Catharine Rollins. Vocal Solo—“A Song of Sunshine”........................Goring Thomas Miss Marjorie Schrock. Declamation—“The Day of Precious Penalties ................Marian Hill Miss Marie Weber. Gold medals were awarded to those who won first honors The winners of first honors represented Pekin at the County Meet. Silver medals were awarded to the winners of second prize, and bronze medals awarded to those winning third prize. The judges’ decision was recorded as follows: Declamation—First-—Miss Donna Jane Hawkins; second, Miss Ruth Black; third. Miss Florence Senninger. Oration—First—Miss Gertrude Derrick; second. Miss Catharine Rollins. Essay- Miss Norma Weber. Instrumental First Miss Norma Hofferbert; second. Miss Katharine Schilling. Vocal Solo—First—Miss Nellie Rees; second. Miss Marjorie Schrock; third, Miss Luella Carver. ■ 11 iliillllH 48485348532348534853234853484823535348482301532348482353532323235300235348 PEKINIAN 6TAF|r Pekinian Staff. OOROTHY BAILEY...................................Editor in Chief GERTRUDE DERRICK...........................AWt. Editor In Chief CLARENCE HECKMAN...............................Business Ma„ager JOHN McGINTY..............................AssT. Bus,ne„ Manager ELSIE WALT MI It K................................Literary Ed|tor SADIE VAN OSDOL..........................Asa’t. Literary Editor IRENE JOERGER.........................................ata„ Artis, RICHARD S. ALLEN..................................Athletic Editor amelia kraeger........................................... Edltor HELEN GLtINZ.........................................Stenographer 11ARLEV RANKIN...............................Class Photographer 1 eft to right: Top row—J. McGinty. R. Allen, A. Kraeger, C. Heckman. H. Rankin. Rower row—S. Van Osdol, I. Joerger, I). Bailey, E. Waltmire, H. Glunz, G. L errick. ! “The fTlskwatawa. Albert W. Potts. President....... Vice-President.... Secretary....... Treasurer....... Sergeant at Arms Critic.......... RICHARD ALLEN ..ALBERT POTTS .HOWARD SMITH WALTER VELDE HARLEY RANKIN ...MR. BERKEMA Last year, after the old English Literary Society disorganized, a number of high school boys formed the Elskwatawa Debating Society, September 20. A constitution was drawn up, and the society resumed the work of its predecessor. 'I lie Elskwatawa may consist of not more than thirty male high school students, the number being limited so that each member may perform enough to deiive the greatest benefit. If any member is absent from two consecutive meetings without sufficient excuse, he may no longer be a member of the society. Male high school students are admitted by the majority vote of those present at the time of the voting. Officers are elected once each semester. A critic is chosen from the faculty. The primary purpose of the society is to train young men to be able to speak easily and forcibly before an audience, and to keep alive a due appreciation of literary accomplishments. An open meeting is held at least once each semester, which any one may attend. This is to give to the other students, and to the public, a chance to see the work of the society, and the extent of accomplishment, and to create an interest in, and an appreciation of their efforts. 'I lie regular meetings are held at the High School every other Monday evening. A program is arranged which consists of a debate on some problem of the day, of several extemporaneous speeches, and of an impromtu debate on some local o.uestion. A member must take part when called upon, thus making it a society for those only who are thoroughly interested in the work. The extent of their accomplishment is at present quite evident. Pekin High School.is entered in the Triangular Debate with Bradley Academy, and Peoria Central High School, the Elskwatawa furnishing two debating teams. The Elskwatawa Society has undoubtedly been the inspiration underlying the forming of the Girls’ Literary Society, known as the Didemusire. The society justly feels proud that it has lead others to see the fertility of its purpose, and the value of the training offered, and the credit is undoubtedly due to the Elskwatawa for its efforts. It is quite evident that if the society is to live and prosper it must not be denied the support of all interested in the accomplishment of its purpose. And, although at present the members are largely of the younger students, the society will undoubtedly miss the Seniors who must pass from its ranks. But as they go, we know that they have taken immense benefits with them, and have we not cause to feel proud of our Society? The present enrollment is as follows: Richard Allen Amos Hypes Carl Soldwedel Elmond Waltmire Walter Velde Ernest Aydelotl Clarence Heckman Albert Warren Harley Rankin Win Aydelott James Jansen Robert Gehrig Howard Smith Carl Emmerling Kenneth Robbins Mr. Allison Bruce Crosby Justin Kern Stewart Le Gault Harry Cooper Mr. Hecketsweiler Mr. Berkema Albert Potts St. Clair Anderson Harold Latham Joe Wilson Dorr el Noel lllllillllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllllilllllllliiliillillillllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllliM Left to right: Top row—K. Robbins, C. Soldwedel, S. Le Gault, St. 0. Anderson, D. Noel, J. Wilson. H. Latham. Middle row—J. Kerns, A. Hypes, H. Jansen, A. Potts. Mr. Berkema, Mr. Heckclsweiler, E. Aydelott. A. Warren, H. Rankin. Bottom row—R. Gehrig, W. Velde, E. Waltmire, H. Smith. R. Allen, C. Heckman, C. Kmmerling, . Aydelott. n maaaar , t Xr’e y r 1- Fhe (Slee Glub. The Glee Club is a flourishing organization of high school girls. At the beginning of each year, more girls become members of this society and at present there are fifty-four names on the roll-call. The regular Glee Club practice is held every Thursday afternoon from four-fifteen till five o’clock. Those who are interested enough to attend practice regularly, or can furnish a good reason for absence, are given two and one-half credits for a year’s work. Each year the Glee Club gives an entertainment. The Director, Miss Irene Muehlmann, is now helping the girls to prepare a cantata which they intend to give in May m MEMBERS OF GLEE CLUB. Daisy Bishop Irene Brereton Mary Brisendine Mildred Byram Gladys Byram Mary Cullinan Luella Carver Marie Eden Lenora Edds Verna Fluegel Lela Garlish Marjorie Heisel Nina Hammer Flora Hammer Della Johns Edwardine Kraeger Florence Kriegsman Hazel Huebner Luella Lohnes Martha Lauterbach Donna Jane Hawkins Clara Powers Helen Soechtig Hazel Voll Laurine Van Boening Eleanora Winkle Helen Becker Gertrude Derrick Lucille Dewey Anna Deitricli Helen Glunz Norma Hofferbert Dorothy Kraeger Irene Ripper Leona Ryan Florence Senninger Agnes Smith Ruth Scheffler Elsie Waltmire Frances Williams Lysle Burns Ruth Conlee Kathleen Deitricli Lucille Grossweiler Laura Hammer Rotha Logan Wanda Morris Nellie Rees Frances Ripper Addie Sapp Cornelia Soldwedel Vera Scheffler Luella Van Boening Adelia Zenor Left to right: Top row—L. Groosweiler, F. Kriegsman, N. Hofferbert, L. Hammer, D. Johns, H. Heubner, H. Glunz, L. Lohnes, N. Hammer, F. Williams. W. Morris, E. Winkel, H. Voll, C. Powers, I Brereton. Middle row—L. Garlisli, A. Zenor, E. Kraeger, V. Scheffler, H. Soechtig, M. Lauterbach, A. Dietrich, M. Cullinan. C. Soldwedel, E. W'altmire, L. Van Boening, L. Carver, L. Burns, L. Van Boening, R. Conlee. Bottom row—L. Edds, R. Scheffler, M. Eden, D. Kraeger, A, Sapp, Miss I. Muchlman (director), F. Senninger, A. Logan. V. Fluegel, D. J. Hawkins, N. Rees. Fhe Didemusire. Claire Brereton, '18. It was in tile month of November, 1916, that several of the girls gathered enough courage to speak to our busy Principal concerning a girls' Biterary Society. Mr. Allison received their suggestions with enthusiasm, and plans were made whereby a society could be founded. The first things to consider were a constitution and the Charter Members. The proposal that twenty-five girls be chosen for Charter Members was discussed unfavorably, finally, if was decided that it was best to acquaint all the girls in the High School with the plan, to consider those who were willing to become members at once, and to help the new organization establish a firm foundation, as the Charter Members. At the meeting held shortly after this decision was made, eighty gills, who were firm believers in such a society, became the ( harter Members. With the aid of Mr. Allison, a constitution was written and read at the first meeting, which was held on December 4, 1916. At the . econd meeting, on December 18, 1916, the constitution was amended to provide for all the questions of debate that might arise. This was adopted by a unanimous vote. Now we needed a name. Indian names were suggested, but were received with disfavor—the majority desiring an oiiginal one. After much discussion a name was put up for debate and its meaning made clear to all. Upon a standing vote the name “Didemusire was accepted, and the society was now fully organized. At this same meeting Miss Helena Karr was chosen critic and the Program Committee appointed. The society has continued to progress rapidly, and now its roll call includes the names of ninety-three High School girls: “Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors. And then, best of all, the Seniors. yiBliSINIIIIlliKiiiiK Deft to right: Top row— M. Eden, L. Meyers, M. Maas, W. Morris, L. Ryan, E. Williams, M. Riley, D. Abrahams, L. Lohnes, K. Rust. D. Balcke, D. Trinkaus, F. Hammer, W. Watson, E. Johnson, E. Schenck, C. Behrens, L. Carver. Second row—M. Ehrlicher, F. Senninger, V. Scheffler, H. Becker, I. Weiss, D. Warren. K. Dietrich. L. Burns, B. Nelson, F. Rust. M. Gehrs, H. Reuling, H. Harmel, S. Kineth, M. Brisendine, M. Soady, A. Zenor, H. Hippen. Third row—M. Fitzgerald. A. Kraeger, M. Cullinan. C. Soldwedel, L. Velde, A. Himmelheber, C. Rollins, M. Schurman, L. Zerwekh, C. Brereton, L. Hornish. Bottom row—R. Conlee, D. J. Hawkins, N. Rees, M. Aydelott, M. Schrock, J. Scrimger, E. Sipfle. R. Black, L. Ropp, F. Kriegsman. IBlKIRilM The G. A. jQ. Vanita Schleder, ’17. Active interest has been taken this year in the Girls’ Athletic Association. Owing to the fact that we now have a gymnasium, several basket ball teams have been organised and new gymnasium suits purchased by all the piayers. The girls have practiced regularly and show a great improvement in their playing. Under Miss Burwash’s diligent coaching the girls' team bids fair to outshine the boys. Several hikes were planned during the year but were postponed on account of the rainy weather. The G. A. A. party, for girls only, was considered the feature of the year. The officers are: President.................................................................................LOIS MAY VELDE ice-President......................................................................ANNA HIMMELHEBER Secretary..........................................................................................NELLIE KEES Treasurer.................................................................................EDWARDEAN KRAEGER 'iliKilli'liimtihMIlllMlikllklllllllliiilliiillllllttlllJIHl llltaillli 3i WmFi 1 P. PI. S. Alumni. When we, as members of the graduating class, realize that commencement is so near, each one of us wonders what the future will disclose. We notice how members of other classes have become separated and yet some evidence of their loyalty to P. H. S. is shown nearly every day. As we are about to become Alumni, we think of those who have graduated before us, and we wonder if they know what their classmates are doing. Because of this fact, and because we heartily approve of the suggestion offered in the 1916 Pekinian, we are publishing a list of the members of four classes and with each name we have given some information which will give jou an idea concerning the activities of the members of the classes of 13, 14, 15 and 16. CLASS OF ’13. Donald Jerome Barnes Ann Arbor, Mich. Everett M. Dirksen—University of Minnesota. Erwin E. Ehrhardt—Office Acme Harvester Company. Walter J. Eluegel—Fluegel's Grocery, Pekin. Etta Kelly—Teaching. Eloise B. Koeneke—Teaching Music, St. Louis. Mary C. McMahon—At home in Pekin. Hoy N. Meisinger—Ellsworth College, Iowa Palls, la. Mildred Meyers—University of Illinois. Madora L. Neill—Married to Russell Rogers. Nelson H. Rankin—Post Graduate Osteopathy School, Kirksville, Mo. Clarence H. Ropp—Chicago Art School. Selma V. Russell—Ann Arbor, Mich. Frances A. Rust—Chicago Musical College. Louise Smith—Married to Bert Rees. Annetta Wilts—Saleslady, Lohnes, Merkle Renter, Pekin. Lubena Zimmerman—Office American Distillery, Pekin. CLASS OF ’14. Marguerite S. Alfs—At home, near Pekin. Lois M. Bauer—At home in Chicago. Ella L. Becker—Teaching. Hazel M. Bishop—Teaching. Ray Brisendine—Agent Metropolitan Insurance Co., Pekin. George Bush—American Distilling Company, Pekin. Ida Campbell—Bottling Works, Distillery. Pekin. Russell Campbell—Office Acme Harvester Company. Marie C. Connors—Teaching. Frank Cullinan—Office Pierre Marquette R. R„ Detroit, Mich. Julia A. Drohan—Teaching. Fred J. Eden—Pekin. Arthur W. Ehrlicher—Ann Arbor. Marie Fluegel—Ann Arbor. Leona M. Friedericli—At home in Pekin. Minnie C. Ginther—Teaching. Harry J. Goldsmith—Goldsmith’s Store. Pekin. Nina L. Grotevant—University of Illinois. Hester E. Holland—Office J. M. Powers. Attorney, Pekin. Lillian A. King—Hairdresser at Harriett Massage Parlor, Peoria. Doris E. Koch—Office Koch’s Garage. Margaret I. Lautz—At home in Pekin. Lewis E. Lohman—University of Minnesota. Winnie L. Mace—At home in Pekin. Rhoda Miner—Teaching. Florence E. Mohr—Ann Arbor. J. Frederick Mott—Serving in Co. A, 5th Regiment 111. Infantry, lva L. Rankin—University of Wisconsin. Ralph S. Reding—-111. Wesleyan College, Bloomington. Walter E. Schaefer—Undertaker, Chicago Heights. H. I.oraine Tinngy—At home in Pekin. Lillian Vogelsang—Office Hinners Organ Factory, Pekin. Mabel E. Wallace—Teaching. Joseph W. Watson—Office Cooper Shop, Pekin. Elizabeth A. Weyhrich—At home in Pekin. Lavine E. Wickkizer—Teaching. ..................................................... i;iniimnia:t: ; CLASS OF ’15. Lenora Alfs Married to Sam Orr. Lillian Becker Larkins Office, Peoria. Nellie Bond—Teaching. Katherine M. Brereton—Teaching. Mabel By rani Bookkeeper at Kraeger’s Grocery, Pekin. Louis Dunkelberg 111. Wesleyan College, Bloomington. Ruth Ehrlicher—Perry Hall. Juanita Fishel—At home in Hopedale, 111. Oscar Gehrig—Office American Distillery, Pekin. Fred Hallstein—Office C.' N. W. Ry., South Pekin. Airy Hills—Married to Frank Dean. Wm. D. Janssen—Office Turner-Hudnut Co., Pekin. Irene Koeneke—Central Wesleyan College, Warrenton, Mo. Lee Inez Latham—Nurse at Proctor Hospital, Peoria. M. Elizabeth Marrs—I. S. N. U., Normal, 111. Fadelia Mead—Teaching. Flora E. Moeckel—Teaching. Harold Rust—Northwestern University. Annetta Soltermann—At home in Hopedale. Hula Sarff—Teaching. Eileen Velde—Northwestern University. Anna Widmier—Office Attorney Cunningham, Pekin. Helen Wood—University of Illinois. CLASS OF ’16. John Albers—Brown’s Business College, Peoria. John Aydelott—Rutgers, New Brunswick, N. J. Irving Bower—Wabash College. Edwin Braeden—Woolworth's, Milwaukee, Wis., Assistant Mgr. Howard Brooking—Proprietor Brooking Cleaning Plant, Pekin. Hertha Burg—Teaching. Paul Conaghan—Notre Dame. Willis O. Cooper—Serving as Sergeant in Co. A, 5th Regt. 111. Infantry. Alice K. Drohan—Teaching. Helen Egger—Bush Conservatory, Chicago. Ruth E. Epkens—I. S. N. U„ Normal, 111. Edwin Fehrman—Knox College, Galesburg. Manilla Fogelmark—Office Pekin High School. John M. Goar—Larkin’s, Buffalo. N. Y. Berdine A. Haake—I. S. N. U.. Macomb. Vera Hallstein—Larkin’s, Peoria. Walter Heckman—University of 111. Bertha Helffenstein—I. S. N. U., Normal, 111. Josephine Hill—Thurman’s Millinery, Pekin. Nelda Himmel—Office George Lowry, Pekin. Jessie Huffman—Office, Keystone factory. Wm. Jansen—Office, Jansen Bros., Pekin. Greba T. Logan—I. S. N. U„ Normal, 111. Paul K. Lohman—University of Minnesota. John Martins—Clerk, P. P. U. Ry. Mary Mott—Teaching. Clarissa Mulvey—Brown’s Business College, Peoria. Walter B. Preston—At home near Pekin. Leonard Renter—Brown’s Business College, Peoria. Myna Sarff—At home in Pekin. Norma Schleder—Teaching. Martha Schurman—At home in Pekin. Helen Sipfle—Rockford Woman's College. Miriam Sipfle—111. Woman’s College, Jacksonville. Maud Smith—Office of Sec’y Association of Commerce, Pekin. Margie J. Stropes—Larkin’s, Peoria. Beatrice Trainer—Columbia School of Expression, Chicago. Earl Trainer—Bradley Polytechnic, Peoria. Donald Velde—University of Pennsylvania. Karl H. Velde—Ann Arbor, Mich. Louise Wilkinson—Larkins, Peoria. Frances Woost—Married. 1 llllllllllll!lllliilll!!llllilllllliillll!l!lllllll!lllll!ll!l!llllllllll!l!IM 0100000200020001020001020102000002000200010201020090020200 T'he I3oys Athletic Association. Howard Smith, ‘lit Officers. RICHARD ALLEN ..............................................President ROBERT GEHRIG .........................................Vice-President CLARENCE HECKMAN ...........................................Secretary CARL SOLDWKDEL .............................................Treasurer Athletics in Pekin High School, as in all modern high schools, is one of the most interesting and most beneficial factors in the school life. The Boys’ Athletic Association is for the sole benefit of athletics. It is a strong organization at present, and is constantly gaining. All boys in High School are members of this organization, thus making it, aside from its primary purpose, a big help in school unity. The managers of athletic teams and the student members of the Athletic Board are elected from, and by, the B. A. A. In past years the association has not entered actively into social affairs. This year, however, it took a stride in this direction by joining with the G. A. A. in a huge school party. The affair was so successful that it has been decided to make it an annual didding.” “In Union there is strength. The B. A. A. is united. Boost it! gl!: !ill! Iil!!lll!lllll!!lll!ll!!l!iml!i!!!!!:!li Football. Upon the first day of school Coach Wyatt and Capt. Le Gault issued their first call for the gridiron warriors of P. H. S., and the following day a number of candidates reported for their first work out, which was very light. Coach Wryatt had only six players of last year’s team as a nucleus. These were Capt. Le Gault, Gehrig, Crosby, Soldwedel, Robbins and Allen, of which five, Le Gault, Gehrig, Crosby, Soldwedel and Allen were emblem winners. Nevertheless, the other men who reported, although inexperienced, proved to have the ability as football warriors and, consequently, a good team was developed. It is true, however, that the team of 1916 did not win many games, but in every game the warriors of P. H. S. showed their opponents that they would have to play football and work hard to gain their victories. The first team which Pekin High met was the Manual Training High of Peoria. Manual was considered by many sporting editors as one of the best teams in central Illinois and, as a result, they stood a good chance in the race for the championship of the state. The result of this game was 57 to 0 in favor of Manual. This was the worst defeat that the team suffered, but, taking into consideration that it was the first game for them and that Manual had practiced longer and had already played several games, the score might have been higher. The next opponent of the team was Lewiston High. Lewiston had played Macomb Normal to a 7 to 7 tie a week before they met Pekin High. Kncouraged over this tie, they came to Pekin, expecting an easy victory, but in this they were mistaken, for the warriors of Pekin High made them work hard for the game, which turned out in a victory for them. The score was 14 to 7. It should have been 7 to 7, but a fluke touchdown changed it to the score which was mentioned first. However, this score was much lower than last year’s. Lewiston, in 1915, defeated Pekin twice by the scores of 19 to 0 and 29 to 0. The Lewiston team was made up of practically the same players of last year’s team. Thus, the difference in the scores of the teams of 1915 and 1916 shows that the team of 1916 had improved. The team, although defeated in the first two games, put in some very hard practice for the next game, which was with Lincoln. This was the first time for about four or five years that Lincoln High put out a football team which was by no means a poor one. The team had met some very good ones and had held its own with them, even going so far as to defeat some. The team was more of a match for the Pekin boys than were the teams of Manual and Lewiston. As a result of this, the Pekin warriors were able to show what they could do against a team with their weight. The game was very exciting from start to finish and resulted in a victory for the Pekin warriors. The score was 21 to 0. In this game the Lincoln boys pulled off a play which completely bewildered the Pekinites, and it was considered so good by Coach Wyatt that he used it in the game against Peoria High with the same success. A little later in the season the Pekin team journeyed to Lincoln for a return game. The score of this ‘game was very close and the game itself was very exciting. The score was a 0 to 0 tie. The Pekin boys held the ball in their possession most of the time and threatened to score a number of times, but they lacked the strength to push the pigskin” over the Lincolnites’ goal line. On November 18th Pekin High battled their old rival, Peoria High, on the old gridiron at I. M. Park. The Peoria team brought down a crowd of loyal rooters who cheered for their gridiron idols. On the other hand, the followers of P. H. S. also turned out in great numbers and answered the cheers of the Peorians. The whistle blew and the game started. The Peoria warriors began at once to get down to work and before the half had closed they had piled up a score of 21 to 0. The next half saw more active playing on the part of the Pekinites and Velde crossed Peoria’s goal line for the first touchdown ever scored against Peoria High. Another touchdown soon followed. Thus the score stood 21 to 14 in Peoria’s favor. Things looked llUlllllllllllllllllllllllllllillllllllllillUllllllllllllllillllllllllllllllilllUIII bad for Peoria, but they strengthened and came back with two more touchdowns before the half had ended. The final score was 34 to 14. This game should always be remembered because it was the first time that Pekin High had ever scored a touchdown against Peoria High. The final game of the season was the game with the Alumni. In 1915 the Alumni defeated the High School by the score of 7 to 0, and everybody anticipated another victory for them which would probably be worse. However, the result of the game turned out differently. The High School had defeated the Alumni by a score of 21 to 0. Steinmetz, Gehrig and Capt Le- Gault were the shining stars of the game. Each of them had the honor of making one touchdown. Oscar Hill and Orville Traub, who .had filled the places of some of the regulars who were absent, played an excellent game, although they had never played or practiced before with the team. It would be very hard for anyone to select the stars of the team, since the team could not have been the team that it was without any of the players. The team had started the season with mostly green players, but Coach Wyatt and Capt. Le Gault worked very hard together and finally developed a team that held its own against some of the best around this part of the state of Illinois. The football team of next year ought to be a team of championship caliber, since practically all of the old warriors will be back. Therefore, we, the class of 1917, do wish and hope that Capt.-elect Gehrig will be able to pilot a team which shall not taste the sting of defeat. P Wearers B r= m Le Gault, Capt. Football Robbins Soldwedel Kroeselie End res Crosby Beetler Fanner Velde Gehrig Allen Smith, Capt. Potts Velde Bower Basketball Gehrig T rack Knollhoff Debating W. Preston W. Heckman K. Velde P. Conaghan Anderson Soldwedel Allen Allen lilMiliiiillittilllil Krai Names pnc. Robbins — “Pep”............... K' Soldwedel — “Soddie”......... . .......C t Kroesche — “Crusoe ....... .....i r' Endres — “Al”................. ........c‘ ' Crosby — “Fats ........................R' G Heetler — “Shorty ........ ............R' T‘ Farmer — “Red”...............‘.........R' Velde — “Walt ................ Q B Ee Gault — “Stew ......................i n n Gehrig — “Boy .......................‘ ‘ F R Glen — “Dick”................ R 11 B Fteinmetz Mandy”......................it ii R Kmmerling - “Corky ........... ........r' Anderson — “Swede ........ .....i' E Smith — “Smittie ....................... R T Wilson — “Josephine”.......... r f I'ill — “Oppie ....... .........IP Traub — “Irish ......................' R' v ooper — “Corporal .............. R G Football Schedule for 1916 Oct. 7—Manual High at Pekin... Oct. 21—Lewiston High at Pekin.. Nov. 11—Lincoln High at Pekin.. Nov. 18—Peoria High at Pekin... Nov. 25 Lincoln High at Lincoln. Dec. l Alumni........ Weight Age Years on Team 140 17 2 150 18 2 160 15 1 146 17 1 205 16 2 148 16 1 145 16 1 140 15 1 150 16 3 130 16 3 190 20 n 160 lii 160 16 1 138 15 1 128 17 1 142 16 1 170 19 2 130 15 i 145 17 i 57; Pekin, 0 Lewiston, 14; Pekin, 7 Lincoln, 0; Pekin, 21 Peoria, 34; Pekin. 14 ..Lincoln, 0; Pekin. 0 Alumni. 0; Pekin, 21 i::il!ll!l!!l!l!lllll!lilllll!l Basketball, 7 At the close of the football season, coach Wyatt and Captain Smith issued the call for the basketball candidates. All of last year’s team, with the exception of Paul K. Lohman and Walter Heckman, and also a few new players, responded to the call. Practice, however, was delayed for several weeks because the gymnasium had not yet been fitted up with the baskets and the like. Nevertheless, after the gymnasium was prepared for the game, the P. H. S. basketball team got down to hard work and their first game was played after a week of practice. The team, as a whole, did not have as successful a season as was prophesied last year by some of the followers of the indoor sport. This, however, was due to the late start. Manager Soldwedel had arranged an excellent sc hedule for the team and it is hoped that the manager for next year's team will be just as successful. The schedule was made up of nine games and there was but one open date, which was February 2. Every one of the teams which played the P. H. S. “floor artists was a good one, or in other words, they were the best teams around Pekin. At the end of the basketball season, it was found that P. H. S. had won three games and lost six. If the team had not been handicapped by a late start, I feel safe in saying that the outcome of a great many of the games would have been a great deal different than what they were. One of the games which is marked in the victory column is the game between L. H. S. and P. H. S. The game really turned out to be a victory ror the L. H. S., but this game was forfeited to P. H. S„ because the Lincoln School played an ineligible player. The other two games which were ic-tories for the P. H. S. were the games between the Yates City High School and Havana High School. The games in which the P. H. S. team suffered defeat are as follows: The games between East Peoria, twice; Mason City; Eureka; Delavan; and Havana. 'the team which will represent Pekin High next year ought to be a very good one, since nearly all of the players of this year’s team will be back. Then, too. the team will not have to wait until the gymnasium is made ready to be used, or in other words, the team will be able to start practice immediately and will not be handicapped by a late start as this year’s team was. Thus, if my prophesy comes true, Captain Potts of next year's team, ought to be the leader of a team that will average all the defeats suffered by this year’s team, the team of 1916-17. 1 m The Team H. Smith, Capt...............................Forward A. Potts ....................................Forward W. Velde ....................................Forward C. Soldwedel ..................................Guard R. Gehrig .....................................Guard S. Anderson ...................................Guard R. Allen .................................... Center The Schedule East Peoria and Pekin at Pekin .............................Jan. 5—29- 5 Mason City and Pekin at Mason City .........................Jan. 12—69- 5 Yates City and Pekin at Pekin ............................ Jan. 19—17-19 Lincoln and Pekin at Lincoln (Forfeited to Pekin)...........Jan. 26—54- 1 Open Date ................................................. Feb. 2—..... g Eureka and Pekin at Eureka ....................................Feb. 9—32- 8 Delavan and Pekin at Pekin .................................Feb. 16—22-14 M East Peoria and Pekin at East Peoria ..........................Feb. 23-35-20. Havana and Pekin at Pekin ..................................Mar. 2—23-40 Havana and Pekin at Havana .................................Mar. 9—36-11 lillllllllllllllllll X.X Left to right—R. Allen, H. Smith (Capt.), St. C. Anderson, A. Potts, W. Velde, C. Soldwedel (Mgr.), R. Gehrig. Tiin'inimmtn iillilillllllllllilllHIlillllllllilllliriM mmm m irmii Track. Richard S. Allen. Track, at the time of this writing, did not appear to he what it should he, that is. it seems that the boys are beginning to lack interest in this branch of athletics, for very few have come out for practice. Those who have come out and who have practiced daily, are at present, showing wonderful improvement. We all remember the narrow margin with which we won the County .Meet last year. We won it by one-third of a point and Delavan was our closest rival. This year it has been reported that Delavan is not strong, but that Hast Peoria and Mackinaw are. Nevertheless, the athletes of Pekin High will do their best and will .without a doubt, bring home all the banners. Pekin High did not enter the Bradley Interscholastic Meet this year, which was due to the lack of interest shown by the boys in the earlier part of the season. At the time of this writing, the red and white wili be represented in but one meet, namely, the County Meet. There is a probability, however, that P. H. S. will be entered in the meet at El Paso and in rlie greater Peoria Meet. Then, too, a dual meet may be arranged between Peoria High and Pekin High, or. perhaps. Manual and Pekin. Regardless of the late start of some of the athletes, P. 11. a. will give a good account of itself in whatever meets it should enter, but is is hoped that next year more interest will be shown in this branch of athletics by the boys than was shown this year. I hus we, members of the Class of 1917, do earnestly beg of our lower schoolmates to serve the red and white in every way so that these most beautiful colors will wave above all others forever and forever. COUNTY RECORDS. 50-yard dash—Darnell, Armington ........................5 2-5 seconds 100-yard dash—Kelly, Armington .......................... 10 seconds 220-yard dash—Still, Delavan ......................’ ‘.....24 seconds 220-yard hurdles—Patton, Delavan .....................28 4-5 seconds 440-yard dash—Bucke, Delavan ............................. 55 seconds 1760-yard run—Carius, Morton ......................4 min.',’ 58 seconds 880-yard run—Reulmg, Morton .......................2 min., 10 seconds Shot put—Brawner, Delavan ............................40 feet, 1 inch Discus Throw—Yontz, Delavan ,......................108 feet, 7 inches Running Broad Jump—Davis, Delavan .................19 feet, 10% inches Pole Vault—G. Zuckweiler, Pekin ......................10 feet, 2 inches Running Hop. Step and Jump—Davis, Delavan..........41 feet, 5% inches Running High Jump—Rust, Pekin ........................5 feet, 5 inches Standing Broad Jump—Eyrse, Pekin .....................10 feet, % inch iiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiM I Ii h School Liiterary Records. I Oration P- H. S. Winner at Year. Representative. Contest. Mildred McGrew — 1st...........................................Pekin 1907. Karl J. Mohr — 1st.............................................Pekin 1908. Thomas Hollywood........................................ Washington 1909. Alvah Herr — 1st...............................................Pekin 1910. Walter Rankin — 3rd..........................................Delavan 1912. Ferdinand Dunkelberg — 2nd....................................Morton 1913. Don J. Barnes — 1st............................................Pekin 1914. Ray Brisendine — 1st...........................................Pekin 1915. Louis Dunkelberg — 1st.........................................Pekin 1916. (No entrant) ................................................Delavan Essay P U S. Winner at Year. Representative. Contest. 1906. Florence Cole — 1st............................................Pekin 1907. Ruth Lautz — - 1st.............................................Pekin 1908. Lucille Saltonstall — 2nd....................................Delavan 1909. Mary McGinty — 3rd............................................Minier 1910. Mary McGinty — 1st.............................................Pekin 1912. Loraine Tinney ..............................................Delavan 1913. Ray Brisendine — 1st...........................................Pekin 1914. Marie Connors — 3rd........................................ Delavan 1915. Gertrude Derrick — 3rd........................................Morton 1916. Claire Brereton — 3rd........................................Delavan Declamation P- H. S. Winner at Year. Representative. • Contest. 1906. Linna Whitfield ...........................................Hopedale 1907. Sara Donehue — 3rd.........................................Hopedale 1908. Helen Gehrig — 1st............................................Pekin 1909. Mary Regentz — 1st............................................Pekin 1910. Irene Braeden — 1st...........................................Pekin 1912. Katherine Brereton — 2nd.................................Washington 1913. Virginia Van Horne — 1st......................................Pekin 1914. Gertrude Derrick — 1st........................................Pekin 1915. Catherine Rollins — 1st.......................................Pekin 1916. Berdine Haake — 2nd.....................................East Peoria Instrumental Music P- H. S. Winner at Year. Representative. Contest. 1906. Freda Dinners — 2nd.......................................Delavan 1907. Rowland Wilson — 1st........................................Pekin 1908. Beatrice Ilerr — 2nd......................................Delavan 1909. Irene Muehlmann — 1st.......................................Pekin 1910. Eloise Koeneke — 2nd......................................Delavan 1912. Kate Kincaid — 2nd......................................Delavan 1913. Helen Egger — 2nd...................................Washington 1914. Irene Stumm — 3rd.......................................Morton 1915. Anna Himmelheber — 1st......................................Pekin 1916. Helen Egger — 1st........................................Pekin Year. 1906. 1907. 1908. 1909. 1910. 1912. 1913. 1914. 1915. 1916. Year. 1915. 1916. Year. 1015. 1916. 1906. 1907. 1908. 1909. 1910. 1912. 1913. 1914. 1915. 1916. Vocal Solo P. H. S. Representative. Emma Loomis — 2nd...................... George Koch — 2nd...................... George Koch — 1st...................... Annabelle Young — 1st.................. Wilbur Bush ........................... Walter Schaefer — 2nd.................. Walter Schaefer — 3rd.................. Paul Lohmann — 1st..................... Wesley Maurer — 2nd.................... Leonard Renfer — 2nd................... Scientific Invention P. H. S. Representative. Edwin Breaden — 1st........................ John Aydelott — 2nd....................... Extemporaneous Speaking P. H. S. Representative. (No entrant) .......... Walter Preston — 1st Summary At Pekin ........................ At Delavan .....„............... At Washington ................... At Pekin ....................... At Delavan ...................... At Washington ................... At Delavan ..................... At Morton ...................... At Hopedale ..................-. At Armington ................... iiiiiu Winner at Contest.' ... . Delavan .... Delavan ......Pekin .....Pekin ... . Delavan Washington Washington .....Pekin East Peoria .Armington Winner at Contest. .....Pekin . .. Morton Winner at Contest. .. . Morton ....Pekin ....Sixteen points ...Nineteen points ....Sixteen points .Twenty-one points ... Fourteen points ....Twelve points ...Nineteen points . .Seventeen points Twenty-four points ....Twenty points S$ a : r taAuXd ) 'aJ$ ™ TtZsU l O ' - i. 'K'z-s-s ■ . 0$£ Lulj uia c li j.a y7‘ £tsb+o . 7tajitAas CL, JL ft r tsv '%a faquirz c. Jejyu-4 . Studying Lima Bean. Victim: J. Me G. -18. Miss B. This is all wrong and you will have to draw it over. Where is your bean, anyway? Miss Falk. Sten. IV. “Now I want you to keep up your speed during the Holidays.’’ I. H. J. '17. “Sure, I’ll be on the run everyday.” - Hit. K. Hist. I: Don’t all liars go to heaven. Miss B?” “No.” Hit: “Then George Washington must be pretty lonesome.” Miss B. in Chem. “Ruth I heard you tell Jane 1 have a very keen ear-sight.” Miss B. in Zoo: “Harold have you any feathers?” H. H. 18: “No mam—not yet. Miss Falk. Sten. I: “How is ‘w’ expressed in shorhand?” Paul R. T8: “With a hook and line.” C. F. 11. ’17: A train of thoughts just passed thru’ my brain.” M. L. 17: “How many coaches?” Cornelia S. Eng. IV. Reading Julius Ceasar — Cassius Speech: “Then I do fawn on men and hug them hard.” Mr. B. “In slang expression that’s what I call soft.” Miss C. “So do I. Mr. A. Eng. VIII. “What were Franklin’s features?” J. M. ’17. “Well, he was about • , eight feet, nine inches tall.” Miss B. Physiol. “Give an example of secondary-reflex action.” C. H. ’17. “Well, swimming is . one.” Miss B. Babies, as a rule, don’t swim.” Miss L. Lat. III. “Well, you don’t know you're vocabulary you will go on the ‘Criminal Road’ to the everlasting bonfire.” I. R. '17 111. Hist. “La Salle said ‘they could come if they left their arms at home.’ W .V. 'lit. Lat. VII. Translating Virgil: “The pilot is thrown over- board on his head and turns around three times on the same place.” Miss K. Eng. III. “What is the difference between the wine which lllllllllM ................................................................ liMllliililhUlijillUllHIB '• lillllllij aruiiwnaw comes from the valley and that from the Mt. Sides?” H. M. '20. “About a dollar and a half.” Can you imagine Kraeger as tall as Nina and as fat as Dorothea?” Motto for a Typwriting Room: “Talk not; tarry not; cheat not; swear not; in fact forget your natur-S al self whilst in the bounds of these | walls.” Mr. H. Am. Hist.: “Were these two men very friendly?” Lt. B. '18; “No, they had words between themselves.” Fresh. Eng.: “Jew notice that man’s dirty neck?” Irishcolor: “Yeah. If I was him, I’d wash it. Wooden shoe?” Miss Paul: “What do the Canni- bals do with the heads of their enemies?” W. A. K. ’20: “I suppose they made noodle soup with them.” January 28. Found on Bulletin Board: “Little Freshie lost between room 6 and room 7, findr please return to assembly. Reward.” W. M. ’17 (Latin 7) (translating:) “Nunc placida com postus pace quiescit, said: “Now resting in quiet peace, he sleeps.” L. B. '18 (Eng. VI.): “Words- worth attnded Cambric College. Mr. B. “All right.” Mr. P. “John, name in order the eight things that industries depend on, but never mind the order.” Wednesday, March 7, 1917: Only seven people emerged from Chemistry class this A. M. with cut hands. We suggest thatd the school board hire a physician as laboratory assistant for the science teachers. Perhaps an emergency hospital would be a good addition to the laboratories. f. W. 'IS: “General—-went back for a celebration. C. S. ’18 to M. B. ’18 “To buy rum J (Byra m.) R. G. T8 No, for Cylinder Oil.” “And George went back to Sara toga for more supplies.” I. B. T9, D. B. T7 and C. B. T8 were returning from a movie in which Marguerite Clarke had done a little aesthetic dancing. Presently D. B. remarked; “I’d like to take anesthetic dancing.” Miss M.—having Glee Club over time. Mr. B.: “Miss M., ’haven't you a heart?” Brilliant Girl: “No, Mr. A. has it.” TO HECK. Long and lank and lean and thin. As one of Satin’s cherubims. Dorthy Balcke after “The Wishing Ring.” C. B. to D. B. T9: “How did you get home last night after “The Wish y ing Ring?” D. B. T9: “Oh! Albert took me B home and I didn’t have a bit of H paint on when I got home.” C. B. T8. “You’re lucky.” Louise Helffenstein giving one ot her famous recitations in Pol. Economy. Geo. H. “Put another nickel in.” Lois to Heck: “I’m going down to Mexico as Missionary.” Heck: “Oh! please take me along.” Com. Meeting — Discussing Pekin-ian Staff. “Let Lois be Pekinian Artist.” Lois. “Everything I draw looks like Heck.” Idalo Weise reading in Zoo: “Ciji’s Breeches.” “Miss Burwash says she’s been down a mine 1200 ft. and they wouldn’t leave her go any farther.” Marvin J. in Physiology: “Vacina-tion causes the arm to swell.” Win. N. “Well, some people have WiiiillllHIIIIi heads swelled and aren’t vacillated in the head.” Miss B. ‘‘How can you exercise you're mind, Clarence Heckman?” C. H. “By studying.” Bright head. Pauline It. in Zoo: “Well, we got to see some horse hair snakes, didn’t we?” Miss B. “Yes we did, you better know how you’re distinguishing characteristic. Miss B. (Physiol:! “What sort of exercise must a brain worker take?” W. N. ’17: “He must exercise other parts of his body to its natural place.” Physiography: Lois V. ’17: Now we live on the crust of the earth.” Eng. 8. Giving plurals of words. Mr. A. “Well, now, die.” Miss K. in Home E.: “Why do we cook foods?” M. S. “To destroy germs.” Miss K.: “You must remember all germs and bugs are not harmful.” Mary F. reading from Browning: ‘ He inherited a magnificent physic form his father.” Def. in Home Econ. Exam. “A textile makes house work more convenient.” Miss Lockett: “What is a demo- gogue?” Huldah H. ’18. “A school teacher, isn’t it?” Miss B. Pliisog: “Are there any other planets besides the earth inhabited?” Louise R. ’17: The Earth, and there is the man in the mo on.” Algebra: “Miss A: give me an example of positive and negative.” Fresliie: “Assets and dessets. Physics. “Now, class, in this dia gram we illustrate a version of that popular song.” “Every little angle has a meaning all its own.” As they danced: “I believe in a girl’s having a mind of her own. I’ for one, am not easily led.” “So I perceive,” he replied gently between the dips. Why is a Ford like a class room? Because there is a big crank in front and a lot of little nuts behind. —Ex. Mr. B. (Eng. VI.) “Mary give us a resume of Milton's life.” M. C. ’18: “Milton’s life was a sad one, he became blind, had three wives, three daughters, two sons, and Mr. B. “That will do, Mary.” “Do you play golf?” “Fluently.” “What is your favorite course?” “Soup.” “Soup! I don’t mean that — 1 mean you're favorite links.” “Sausage.” “Why do you call your stenographer Miss Postscript?” “Her name is Adaline Moore (Add a line more.”) Boy G. ’18: “I like all lady fing- ers.” Englishman and American: “We have lots of things in England that you haven't in America. For instance, the Flag from Bunker Hill.” “That’s nothing, we have the hill,” replied the American. Anim (al) ated Physics. Mr. W. “Give me examples of lever and wheel and axle.” L. F. '18: “A crew is an example of the lever, and a steer in the ship is an example of the other. (“We wonder if Lester was thinking of a cattle ship for the last.) Com. Geog. “Name eleven animals of polar regions.” Joe W. T9: N. “Five polar bears, six seals.” (N. stands for not.) She Knew Better. Micky Flanigan came home from school sniffling. “Ye got licked!” cried his mother with conviction. Illlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllilllllllll!lll!!llll!!ll!ll 1 “Naw, I didn't either, maw, Micky retorted. “But the Doctor was at our school today, tryin’ to find out if there was anything the matter with any of us, and he says I got ad'noids.” “An'noids? What’s them? Mrs Flanigan demanded. “They're things in your head, ma, what has to be took out,” said Micky in a doleful tone. “He’s a liar,” Mrs. Flanigan cried hotly, “and it’s me that isn’t afraid to tell 'im so. I finecombed your hair every Sataday nite, and it's never a ad’noid kin I find!” L. H. J. Latin pupil translating. “Rex fugit. —“The King flees.” Teacher: “Use a has. Latin pupil: “The King has flees.” Miss B. Chem. “Carl, what about the roller?” C. S. ’17: “It was round.” Recipe For Love Cake. One pound of love. Two lips well pressed. Four hands clasp. One shady tree. One narrow bench. Stir good and serve after dark.” (Contributed by Irene Stumm. She knows.) High School Days. In the dear old high school building. Where my old desk used to be, There are other pupils settin,. For the wood’s all over inkspots, And there’s scratches on the glaze, And my gum is where I left it In my last old high school days. Oh, those dear old high school days, And their cut-up pranks and plays! I can never quite forget them, as I tread life’s busy ways; And the eyes of memory gaze As my spirit backward strays And my heart leaps high with longing for those Dear old high school days. I. H. J Miss B. Chem. “When I was young I would watch the glass blowers cheeks but now if I would see him I would be interested in something else.” Mr. Hecketsweiler. Modern Hist. Attempts to explain the meaning of “in cahoots.” “Well, ‘in cahoots’ is when two people get their heads together and-------” “Turn failure into victory, Don't let your courage fade; And if you get a lemon. Just make the lemon aid.” K. Rust ’19 (to floor walker in Block Kuhl’s:) “Where is the ribbon counter?” F. W. “Aisle C.” K. R. (after 10 min. wait:) “Where is the ribbon counter?” • F. W. “Aisle C. K. R. (after another 10 min.:) “I guess I’ll see for myself. “Now Albert,” said Mr. Pritchard, “If there were eleven sheep in a field and six jumped the fence, how many would there be left?” “None,” replied Albert. “Why yes, there would.” “No, he persisted. “You may know arithmetic, but you don’t know sheep.” Miss Karr: “Klizabeth, read the next sentence.” Elizabeth: “Washington was born Feb. 22 A. D.” Miss K.: “What does A. D. mean?” E. G. ’20: “After dark, I guess.” Margaret S's little brother: “I locked in the window when sis was in the parlor with her beau last night.” Mr. S.: “What did you find out. my son?” “The lamp,” replied Edward. I swore to her nothing, e’er Could tear me from her side, And as I spoke the sofa broke And then she knew I lied. F .D. K.: “I passed your house the other day.” luiuuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiininiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiii C. A. R. '17: “1 hope you always will.” Success Secrets. “What is the secret of success?” we ask: “Push,” said the Button. “Never be led,” said the Pencil. “Take Pains,” replied the Window. “Be up to date,” replied the Calendar. “Never lose your head,” said the Barrel. “Do a driving business,” said the Hammer. “Make light of everything,” said the Fire. “Be spicy,” said the Nutmeg. “Be sharp,” said the Knife. And finally: “Do not let people stick you every place,” said the Spearmint Chewing Gum.—Ex. To a Senior. My dear William: “What does ‘fairmindedness’ mean? Please tell me, was Brunhilda a street car conductor or a cab-driver? This is a puzzle.” Anxiously, DOROTHY TRINKAUS. If in doubt as to treatment of mice in waste basket, ask Irene Brereton. —She knows. “A lady wants to sell her piano, as she is going abroad in a strong, iron frame.” L. R. T7: “The changes of the seasons are caused by the revelation of the earth. Latin I. Discussing arches built in Roman times. Miss Lockett tells of the arch in Denver, Colo., erected by a Christian Endeavor Convention —which on one side says “Welcome” and on the other side “Mizpali” (God be with you until we meet again.) “Now can anyone tell me what Mizpah means?” D. T. ’21: “Call again.” “Oppie has some good understanding, hasn’t he?” “What do you mean?” 1 Why look at his feet.” Mr. B.: “How do you spell ruf- fian?” H. C.: “Roughen.” Mr. H. Am. Hist.: “Now, class, this was a period of romance.” “Romance is — well, you know what it is.” “What I w'ant,” shouted the curbstone orator, “Is reform. I want police reform; I want liquor reform; I want—I wan—.” “And what you need,” said a small voice, “is chloroform.” K. P. ’18 and A. K. T7 conversing after Xmas: A. K. to K. P.: “Too bad you did not get back last week. We sure had good times, did you hear about them?” K. P.: “No, not about yours.” A. K.: “Well, I didn’t have mine alone.” Mr. B. English class: “Will the young lady who is to recite on ‘The Deserted Village,’ please do so now?” K. N. ’18.: “I have that, Mr. Ber- kima.” D. J. ’18 English VII.: “Elaine wished her barge to be floated down to Camelot guided by a bumb-waiter.” Roscoe Weaver may be a joke but he hasn’t got anything on Skinny Rupert. “Lost—a green lady's leather poc-ketbook.” Voomankind. To voomankind I lift my stein Und drink away de bubble, She is de cause of all our woes, Ach Himmel! vat a trubbles. If w-imen were not lifting here, Joost men residing only We would have quietness and ease, Ach Got! it would be lonely. N. Allyn in Am. Hist.: “Are you going to ask us for any dates.” Mr. H.: “No, I don’t think I shall.’’ 111. Hist. G. D. ’18: “The Indians were so scared of the air rifles of the French that they fled.” C. S. T7 speaking at Mass Meeting: “Now in a little town like Mason City everybody comes and you have a good time, too.” Miss B.: ‘Tell what the Greeks wore on their feet.” George Hirth: “Shoes.” Miss Duerkop: “ Now we’ll all bring fifteen cents and invite the faculty for our Valentine party.” George H. ’21: “Tell ’em not to for- get their fifteen cents.” “Wanted—An airy bedroom for a gentleman 22 feet long and 11 feet wide.” Miss R. (Geometry III:) “I think that Armand’s figure is much better than Nina’s. Marks of Seniors all remind us We can pass, if we but strive, And, in passing leave behind us, Grades above a seventy-five. M. A. ’18. If a burglar could steal $;')00.''', how much could Miss Duerkop?” (Duer-cop.) K. E. M.: “Get your feet out of the road.” I. H. J.:- “They’re not in the road. They’re in room 22.” Mr. B. Eng. V.: “What great poem did Dante write, Miss Mary?” M. S. T9: “Romance of the Rose.” C. B. T9 (Eng. V.:) “Mr. B. do you want our book reports backs?” Mr. H. Am. Hist.: “What time of day was that, Smith?” H. S. T9: “In the night.” “Mr. Jones, furrier, begs to announce that he will make up gown, caps, etc., for ladies out of their own skins.” Why Editors Leave Town. The following is a choice collection of blunders taken from various papers: Mrs. J. T. Miller read an article on personal devils. Seventeen were present. Mr. Roberts went to Kansas City with a car of hogs. Several of the neighbors went in together to make up a car. For Sale — A few good hens, now laying eggs, also new potatoes, corn and cabbage. 111. Hist.: Mr. Hecketsweiler: “Look at your maps.” L. V. T7: “Takes out her own picture and looks at it. Mr. H.: “I mean look at your 111. Hist, maps.” All Over the Map. Rector: “What would be your idea of the best way to spread the gospel to the uttermost part of the earth?” Fair and Frivolous Parishoner: “How would it do to put a Bible in every Ford, Doctor?” Miss F.: “Roscoe, when may a vowel be ommitted?” R. W. T7: “Oh — after a, b, c, d, e, f, g, h, etc.” Miss F.: “That will do.” “Wanted—A boy to be partly outside and partly behind the counter.” Incorrect, But True. Freshman Eng.: Pupil asked to write sentence containing word “notwithstanding.” J. C. F. ’21: “My father wore out the seat of his trousers, but not with standing.” Miss Karr explaining reveries: “Now, do any of you remember that ‘Old Sweetheart of Mine.’ ” Oppie T7: “I swallowed my gum.” C. F. H. T7: “Get a hook.” C. S. T8: “Saint get Stew for me.” S. S. A. T9: “Sure.” C. S.: “Oh pshaw, I forgot he was iiiiiiiimiim already taken.” S. S. A.: “Your eyes are like pearls. Fitz: “Quit stringing me.” Am. Hist. Bernice B.: At this convention the men offered them brides.” (Bribes.) G. B. ’17: “I don’t pay any atten- tion to the position in writing in shorthand.” (Inattention of senior giving a reply regarding Typewriting.) W. N. T7: “Neither do I. I just put my feet square on the floor and write.” “Widow in comfortable circumstances wishes to marry two sons.” Laundry Advertisement. Don’t kill your wife; let us do the dirty work.” Teacher: “Johnny, I whip you be- cause 1 love you.” Johnny: “I wish 1 was big enough to return your love.” Ex. Harry Cooper: “The I. N. G. were detailed at the bridge and they will have a shampoo battle tomorrow. Art. K. ’20: “Miss B. gave me D plus on that theme.” P. R. T8: “She gave me H—” “Bulldog for sale; will eat everything; very fond of children.” Mr. A. (Eng. VIII:) “It is not right for you to murder a person just because he murdered you.” C.S. T7: “Doesn't Stew talk fast? I can hardly ‘get him' sometimes.” P. M. R. T9: “Oh, I don’t think so but I guess its because I’m used to hearing him.” “Lost—Near Highland Ave., an umbrella belonging to a gentleman with a bent rib and bone handle.” Mr. A. (English VIII:) “Some people are like sponges, you never can get anything out of them unless you squeeze them.” Ray S. T9: Theme handed in to Miss Karr on color: “It was a dark iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiim night and all was black.” Miss B. in Chem: “What do they do with pig iron.” H. R. T7: “Give it to the pigs.” From Physiology Exams. You should not come in close contact with a person having a contagious disease, such as kissing them. Hazel Voll. All drugs used without the consent of the physician cause nervous systems. Dorrell Noel. Reflex action is the sudden burning of a person. Dorrell Noel. You may stand on your tip toes when you inhale, but when you out-hale lower your arms. Marie Lucas. The bones of the skull are pigeon tailed together. Marvin Johannes. “Annuel sale now on; don't go elsewhere to be cheated, conte here.” Can You Tell Me Why? Roscoe Weaver and Kate Rollins are always talking together. Bruce Crosby never shaves. Amelia and Clarence’s seats were changed. We are going to have a play ground. “Yes, we advertised for a file clerk. What experience have you had. Miss Simp?” “Why, ’er, I have a diploma from North American School of Manicuring.” Ex. Rhum: I see they’re not going to send any more mail to Washington.” Dhum: “Is that so? Why not?” Rhum: “He’s dead.” Ex Could You Imagine? 1. Geo. Himmelheber acting as a real gentleman. 2. Louise Hornish flunking a daily recitation. iiuuiiiij;iiiuiiiiiiiii;iiiiiiiiiiiuiiiuiuuiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiuuiiuiiuiiiiujmiiiniiiuiiiimuuiiiiiiimji nPIl'iiMlIIIIIIIIIilllllllllllllllllllllillllllllM 3. Skinney Rupert having a date with a girl ahead of time. 4. John Steinmentz with a girl in P. H. S. 5. Mildred Byram and Mary Brisendine in assembly on time. 6. Lois Velde talking in a whisper. 7. Cornelia with “A Boy” her own size. 8. Roscoe trying to study. 9. Jane Hawkins walking slowly. 10. Fitz, Kraeg, Sod, Cullie, Lois missing a dance. 11. Fritz without Anna. 12. Oscar Hill giving a recitation. 13. Kate Rollins and Baron Warren not talking. 14. Kathleen Dietrich’s hair out of curl. 15. Runt Gehrig and Runt Kraeg-er agreeing about their height. 16. Irene Joerger without her Notre Dame pin. Why you're d'ense. 17. Stew talking slowly. 18. Dorrell Noel wide awake. 19. Florence Senniriger not giggling. 20. Dick Allen being 5 ft. tall. 21. Kraeger and Heck keeping step together. 22. Maple Hill and its two occupants. 23. Mr. Hecketsweiler using a brush and comb. 24. Kate Rust pulling off a graceful dive. 25. E. Kaylor weighing 98 lbs. 26. Ernest Aydelott’s hair parted. 27. Walter Velde without his red sweater. 27. Vanita Schleder finding a perfect hero. 28. Jake Graff not connected with public schools. 29. P. H. S. having a spring vacation. 30. Oscar Hill working. Senior Party. Playing “Going to Europe.” Miss M.: “When 1 go to Europe I’m going to wear a ring on my left hand.” Mr. B. Eng. V. Giving an example of climax. “A young man falls in love with a young lady and then they, marry and live happily ever after.” Miss B. in Zoo: “Now put your gizzard down farther. Bud E.: “2 plus 5 equals 8. Who ever added that couldn’t add straight.” Mr. H. “Maybe they were carrying something. “Love.” “Love’s very bitter, to love little Kraeger and then not get her.” Home Econ. Miss K.: “Cornelia, put on your collar before your neck stretches.” Miss B. in Zoo.: “The next nice day we’ll take a field trip and take our bottles along.” D. W. T9 Geom. II. “A circle Is a plane bounded by a clothes line. (Closed line.) To thy would be Virginia: — 1. My dear little sweetness, I like to express A love for you as far from such a thing as 3. hate for you in the words that all may know and see that I spurn the thought of others that 5. You are not th beaut you think you are While true love shines forth 5n mighty rays. 7. 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