The Pekinian PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 19 18 PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL PEKIN, ILLINOIS This Book belongs to THE PHOTOGRAPHS IN THIS BOOK WERE MADE BY R. A. KON1SEK (b 3Una |Bopb tofjo bas been a frtenb of all t)ev stubents anb fjatf cheerfully atbeb us through our course, hie affectionately bebicatc this bolume of “ f)e $efeiman” SCHOOL BOARD V MR. F. L. VELDE......President MR. D. H. ABRAHAMS MR. PHIL KREIGSMAN MR. L. C. MOSCHEL DR. W. A. BALCKE MR. IRVING WEIMER MR. D. H. JANSEN MR. FRED C. SMITH MR. FRED H. SOLDWEDEL An Old Familiar Grind . ----------------L’ZcRWcKh Page 5 Page 6 Page 9 LELA LOCKETT Latin J. H. LA BAW Manual Training Page 10 MARIE E. CARLSON Biology and Chemistry ETTA C. RUHAAK Mathematics Pact II CATHERINE R. GOULD Home Economics NATIVE AMERICA I My Father’s Mother’s Native Land, Thou Land of noble free, For thine own rights I will now stand. I’ll give my all at thy command, America to thee. Chorus: America the golden, America the free; I love the flag, the stars, the stripes. Representing thee. II Thou Land of the United States, Thou Land of noble free, Thy future open holds the gates, We cast with yours all of our fates, America with thee. III Land with noble laws, and wise, Thou Land of noble free. Thy greatness now we realize, We’ll do our best at last to rise, America with thee. IV Blest thy mansions and thy cots, Thou Land of noble free. We’ll shield thee from all plots And cast with thine our lots, America with thee. —Mary Aydclott HELEN MARIE REULING Greater pens than ours might avail as little in trying to do justice to “Skinny.” She has been a real leader and as president of her class, has accomplished exactly what was to be done. Above all, she is made up of an amazingly harmonious mixture of brains and good-fellowship. JOHN J. McGINTY Although John’s heart has been lost, his ability as business manager has been given to the Annual and his affairs of heart have not interfered with his duties (especially that of keeping the “Staff” on the “jump).” MARGARET BERNICE SCHURMAN Campbell’s Soup is widely advertised, but when it comes to good qualities, it can’t compare with our “Soupie.” If you don’t believe that she likes to dance, consult the prophecy. Page 14 FLORENCE CATHERINE SENNINGER “Shorty” is our “Voice.” You may hear her laugh from hall to hall and then re-echo in the gym. For the past semester she has had the responsible position of Secretary to Superintendent Smith. WARREN EGGER “Bud” has spent his days in Pekin High. His experiences have ranged from being a green Freshie to managing “The Stunt Show. He was never known to lose the smile on his face, no matter what happened, and his ability to make friends will give him a high place in the world. LYSLE VIRGINIA BURNS You now behold Jinny,” the president of her class. She is in reality not as quiet as outward appearances may indicate. In fact, those who know her well insist that she is as merry as the best of them. Pane 15 MARY MILDRED FITZGERALD A girl as happy as “Fitz,” as ready to see the humorous side of life and yet as serious at the proper time would be hard to find. Fitz” is the personification of independence, and for this quality all her classmates envy her. LESTER FARMER Who is this good looking Senior boy with the freckly complexion, and wonderful Titian layback, and girlish pride in looking well? To be sure it is “Red.” But he is all alone. He has actually been separated from the fair sex long enough to have his picture taken! LOUISE ZERWEKH The art editor of the Pekinian really doesn’t need any ad here, as almost this whole book is a demonstration of her efficiency, artistry, and untiring efforts. Page 16 DONNA JANE HAWKINS What are these merry, brown eyes and smiling lips for if not for fun! D. J. is a general favorite among both boys and girls, and has made an indelible impression upon several masculine hearts. MARVIN JOHANNES Just a moment, please! Here is Marvin Johannes, whose thirst for knowledge and the things beyond directed him to enter Brown s Business College after he had completed the High School course. He has been greatly missed by his classmates, especially by . NINA GERTRUDE HAMMER A girl that can do everything, and do it well is Nina Hammer. She is so successful in everything she undertakes that we would be afraid to put a limit on her ultimate attainments. Page 17 W. KENNETH NEBOLD “Ken’s” good nature and his jolly sayings count for his host of friends. His ability to enliven any social gathering from a wake to a class party has made him famous in P. H. S. CLAIRE BRERETON Claire is always cheerful and exceptionally industrious. Her very presence is like a ray of sunshine stealing into the room. Steady, consistent, hard work mark the foundation of Claire’s successful career. MIKE PAMSON His books being his inseparable companions, “Mike” can justly lay claim to the honor of not succumbing to the wiles of the fair sex. As a student and deep thinker he ranks high and it can be truthfully said that there is much in store for “Mike.” Page 18 WANDA WATSON “Tot” (for this is the name by which we know her best), has completed her course industriously and quietly. She is the happy possessor of a sweet, agreeable manner which makes everyone her friend. WAYNE CAMPBELL Girls! You will have to wait till leap year if you want him— he’s so quiet and demure that he hardly talks to his classmates. With this exception he is O. K. His ambition is to be a second Harrison Fisher. DOROTHEA M. ABRAHAMS Dorothea is one of our girls who comes to school for knowledge. She has never stolen a single heart from our boys but to her purpose in life she has remained steadfast. Page 19 ELEANORA WINKEL Of quiet disposition is Wink.” She is an untiring worker and always willing to typewrite for us. She says little, does more, thinks most. PAUL REUTER He is a wonderful violinist and unlike most people is always willing to play. He is quiet, unassuming and obliging. MARY AYDELOTT Mary is a bright, merry lassie who knows how to combine good work with good times. She has taken particular interest in basketball and played on the Senior Girls’ Team this past semester. Page 20 ANNA HIMMELHEBER The piano has not enough keys to frighten Anna. She can produce wierd sounds by pummeling the ivories, to say nothing of the ukalele. She loves to “pick things to pieces.” WALTER DIETRICH Walter has gained much fame in the business department. If he were using gasoline to run his typewriter, it could not go faster. ROTHA LOGAN A happy go lucky girl is Rotha, who believes in always having a good time and letting the sorrows take care of themselves. Page 21 SOPHIA HELEN KEINATH “Si” is a hard worker, and in music her technique and quality of of tone have long been admired. Some of her favorite sports are swimming and bicycle riding. She is a pleasing companion and a good friend. BRUCE CROSBY Bruce can be distinguished from the rest of the class by his avoirdupois. His future will be great for he weighs 220 now. His usual words on Friday morning are, “Gosh, I’m tired—went to the dance last night.” BENITA BELLE NELSON “Bee’s” picture gives away her disposition. You always see her smiling and that smile of hers stole the heart of one of our number. P ge22 LUELLA LOHNES She has the qualities most commendable, Keen, quiet, and contented “Shorty” is a good worker in all senses of the word. GEORGE H1MMELHEBER George just loves to go to parties and visit the kitchen. Sometimes he visits the kitchen without attending the party. Anyway he says if we had a peanut slot-machine in school he could study better. CORNELIA SOLDWEDEL “Soddie” is a lover of the mistletoe season and she thinks that it is a shame that it does not last the year round. “Never a knocker, always a booster,” is her constant war cry. Page 23 HENRIETTA M. DeSILVA Here are sparkling eyes of jet that one cannot help but look into, but to peer too long is fearfully like looking at Medusa. Not that the eyes turn one to stone, but they breed mischief for the brazen person who would look. May the Gods have mercy on her helpless patients! AMOS HYPES The silver tongued orator of the class. He might easily have been mistaken for an instructor. His attitude is decidedly professional. MARGARET L. BAILEY If all the nurses “over there” ’Midst furious shot and shell, Were like Peg with her brown hair. The soldiers wouldn’t want to get well. Page 24 WANDA MORRIS Wanda Morris, solemn and dignified in appearance but happy and carefree in disposition. Wanda has all the qualities which go to make up a Red Cross Nurse. Whatever she undertakes, she always carries out faithfully to the end. CARL EMMERLING His only bad habit was having his work in ahead of time, and his one regret was that he did not complete the course in one year instead of spreading it over three and a half. GERTRUDE DERRICK According to her friends who know her best Gertrude’s charms are so wonderful that without a doubt they could win the saints in Paradise. We do not know how near Pekin High resembles the heavenly abode, nor how many saints frequent the school, but we do know that Gertrude has never met anyone who has not been fascinated by her. P « g e 25 MARY LOUISE EHRLICHER “Shorty” was never a girl of many words but everybody has the assurance that when she does say a thing she means it. This accounts for the universal good will which she receives from all acquaintances. EUGENE P. REINHARD This inventive genius lost his balance when Lillian arrived in our midst. Before this calamity befell Mech,” he could argue for hours on any question. LUCILE DEWEY Lucile would make a most successful head of an “anti-worry” club for she has succeeded in getting many a laugh and seldom a frown out of high school. Page 26 LUCILLE JOSEPHINE GROSSWEILER “A quiet, unobtrusive maid.” Yes, she is quiet, but that hasn’t interferred with the manipulation of her typewriter keys. ELMON FRANKLIN WALTMIRE “Walkee” has slept around here for quite a few years, and has been so quiet about it that he has won a reputation for unobtrusiveness. He has attended his classes now and then, yet we know this kind of a boy, when he does awake, startles the world. MON ETTA M. RILEY Laughing and talking All the day long, A twinkle in her eye. And on her lips, a song. Page 27 FRANCES RIPPER “Always had her tongue at will. And yet was never loud.” Frances has shown this splendid characteristic all through her high school career. WINFRED HIMMEL Winfred is numbered among those ambitious youths who have rushed through High School in three and one-half years. It is true he has been rather quiet during his school life, but that has merely given him an opportunity to study and of this he has taken good advantage. DELLA MAY JOHNS “Del” is a quiet girl, full of determination to reach the top no matter what obstacles there are to surmount. We wish her success in her career as a nurse. Page 28 MARIE EDEN Some girls long for popularity, but in vain; others never care anything about it; while still others unconsciously acquire it and do not know it. Marie rightfully belongs to this last class. JOHN PFANZ This pompadoured chap is none other than John Pfanz. John is “right there” when it comes to driving a team for the Senior hayrack party. LOUISE PRATT We have seen very little of Louise in the past semester, for she dropped from school in February. At that time having her required credits she accepted a position and was accordingly occupied with her work until time to return for graduation. P a g e 29 VERA SCHEFFLER Chicken Little has been a faithful worker in our class from the start, and truly is a model classmate. Quietness and sweet reasonableness of manner are two of her greatest blessings. ROY VOGELSANG Not wishing to create any unnecessary excitement, “Shorty” has, for the most part, kept himself in the background during his High School course. We know he is saving his energy to make a name for himself in the world for he is a faithful and studious worker. LILLIAN PRESLEY She arrived from Chicago Heights in time to finish the semester with us. Although few people are aware of it, Lillian is talented in the use of big words. NINA WHISLER Nina had an ever-ready giggle which always started some fun in English class. Page 3« “OUR PEAK-GRADUATION” Dorothea M. Abrahams ONE bright, clear morning in February, 1914, a band of sixty-four “green” Freshies climbed the steps of old Pekin High! How big we felt as we made the first few steps of our ascent to the “peak”—Graduation. The teachers were lovely. Each tried his best to help us over the rocks and little mud puddles that we encountered. Having entered High School in the middle of the school year, our principal said nothing to us concerning class organization. We watched the upper classmen, who were inclined to look down upon us and tread on our toes, to see how they managed their affairs. In the fall of 1914 our class was organized. Miss Boyd was chosen guide. Throughout our four joyful years of High School she has faithfully and gladly guided our steps and shown us the path by which we could most easily and most quickly attain the peak of the mountain. Our guide has shown us glad times intermingled with hard work. Richard Allen, a very popular young man, was chosen leader for the first ascent. Day after day we climbed. We were always ably assisted by the willing members of the faculty. One day some one asked, “Have we any money in the treasury? “No,” was the reply. That set us thinking! A few days later we arrived at a little village where a convention was being held. Here was our chance to make money. We set up a beautiful green and white booth and sold delicious home-made candies. We had thirteen dollars in the treasury when we began our ascent again. As advanced Freshmen our class did some splendid work, selling season tickets for the football games. We surpassed all the other classes in the proportional number of tickets we sold. We were rewarded by being presented with a beautiful light green and white pennant. In our Sophomore year the girls began to get busy. As a result Mary Fitzgerald was chosen leader. At times our path was steep and rocky. Our leader with her three helpers saw to it that we did not lag. On February 24, 1915, our class had a great time at a masquerade which was held on a small plateau along the way. How comical we did look at that party! Our path was not always steep and rugged. Some of the members became sufficiently interested in the County Meets to endeavor to win laurels. We certainly are proud—justly, too—of the many members of the class of I 8 who have received medals. On February 14, 1916, our class enjoyed a splendid valentine party at the home of Mary Fitzgerald. Did we enjoy the refreshments? Well, I guess! Page 31 We are led to believe that we are very original. Because of our unusual intellectual ability we have always been a favorite with our teachers. If we keep our ears open, every now and then we can hear an alumnus praising the ability of our class. We always endeavored to live up to the best that was in us. One clear, starry evening we reached the very large grove for which we had been looking and preparing for weeks. It was here that a school carnival was held. We certainly displayed our ability and originality that evening. Our part of the grove was a favorite spot that night! Everybody wanted to see “That Old Sweetheart of Mine.” We were advanced Juniors when we found that there was new and better equipment that would greatly aid us in our ascent. When our guide counted the number of those who were ready to continue the journey she discovered that half had fallen over the cliffs. Some had been weak and others careless. Fred Knollhoff was chosen leader. Of course when we had several class meetings, and when other students heard us whispering they knew something was up. Our Junior class play, “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane”, was staged on the evening of June I, 1917. It was a grand success! A part of the proceeds was used to banquet the Seniors. The Junior-Senior banquet was the crowning point of that year. One day we came to an unusually difficult ascent. For weeks the path was rough and rugged. Some were not strong enough to continue although our faithful guide did her uttermost to assist them across the rocky places. At last when we did gain a more level road we found, to our dismay, that our leader had stumbled and evidently rolled down the mountain, for he was nowhere to be found. Since then Helen Reuling has joyfully led those members of the class of 1918 who are still bravely trudging onward. In September, 1918, we were advanced Seniors. My! How splendid to be Seniors and to know we would complete our course in a few months. In the earlier part of the semester we enjoyed a hayrack party. The thoughts of that party still linger in our minds. We rode several miles east of Pekin, and were just ready to make a bonfire in a pasture, when we were “kindly” asked to seek another place. At last we decided that we would be welcome at a little country school house. There we built a big blazing bonfire and roasted “weenies”. We did have a large box of marshmallows when we arrived, but when we were ready to toast them they could not be found. We wonder where they went, or rather, who took them! One day after our time for climbing, we held a class meeting at which the Pekinian staff was chosen. Helen Reuling was chosen editor-in-chief of the Pekinian. The staff has worked unceasingly and thoughtfully in the interest of the class to make the Pekinian of the class of 1918 outshine the rest. Page 32 When February, 1918 came there were twenty-four ready to graduate. We said to ourselves, “Have we reached the peak?” Some stayed to explore the peak and store away a little more knowledge, while others went out into the world to battle for themselves. One day we found a beautiful green meadow on a side of a gentle slope. We thought it an ideal place to hold a party. Arrangements were made and a so-called class party was held on March 9, 1918. Only about half the class was present. When those who did not come heard about the splendid time we had playing exchange and numerous games, and the very excellent Hoover lunch that was served, they could hardly keep from feeling sorry that they were not there. When they were told that it was near the midnight hour when we departed, they were horror-stricken. So were we! On March 22 we stopped our climbing for one evening and our class, the class of 1918, gave a Stunt Show. A neat sum of money was cleared which helped to defray the expenses of the Pekinian. The larger part of the proceeds was given to the Red Cross. Throughout the semester the class invested in Thrift Stamps. Now our “Peak—Graduation”, for which we have been striving f four years, is at hand. Have we reached the Peak? Yes! But in the distance the faint outline of a still higher and nobler peak looms up. Ah! Our High School days are ended! Is our struggling, our climbing, and our striving over? Oh, no! Each member of this graduating class of nineteen hundred eighteen, by using the experi-rience and knowledge obtained in this, our own Pekin High School, will climb to heights more lofty and sublime. Page 33 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1918 By Vera Schcjflcr AS I vainly try to recall all the instances of my High School career, there are a few which will never be forgotten by me nor, do I think, by any of us. We were about twenty-five in number when we entered Pekin High School, but we felt as large as fifty grown people. Like all other Freshmen we were green, but we did not feel quite as green as we looked. At the first business meeting that was held we elected the following officers: John McGinty, president; Wayne Campbell, vice-president; Warren Soldwedel, treasurer; Mildred Sargent, secretary; and Miss Thorn, class advisor. The most important event in the Freshmen year was a party at the country home of Warren Soldwedel, and everyone had a very enjoyable time. The majority of us passed from the Freshman to Sophomore class, there were a few, however, who were left behind. The following officers were elected: Wayne Campbell, president; John McGinty, vice-president; Mary Aydelott, secretary; Cornelia Soldwedel, treasurer; and Mr. R. C. Coons, class advisor. It was through his splendid efforts that we were able to stage successfully the play entitled “Borrowing Trouble.” The occasion for giving this play was a High School carnival and we received the first prize for making the most money. The cast of characters were as follows: George Himmelheber as Mr. Borrow; Cornelia Soldwedel, his wife; Henrietta DeSilva, Miss Borrow; Nina Hammer, Mrs. Mehitable March; Lysle Burns, the maid; Arthur Masterson, detective; Wayne Campbell, doctor; Monetta Riley, landlady. We held a masque party at the home of Margaret Schurman and the most important event of the evening was a mock marriage, Mr. R. C. Coons performing the ceremony. Mr. Coons declared hay-rack parties to be the favorite parties of the class and we proved it by having two in succession, one being at Aydelott’s bungalow, and the other at Grove Siding. Ask some of those who attended the latter party if they ever went through a cemetery at night. The latter party was also a farewell party for Mr. Coons, for he had accepted a different position for the ensuing year. Mr. Coons will never be forgotten by any of us and many happy memories of those days will always linger with us. Our Junior year was one of specific importance. We held several important meetings and had several parties. Our officers were: George Himmelheber, president; Lysle Burns, vice-president; Margaret Schurman, secretary; Mary Aydelott, treasurer; and Miss Karr, Page 34 class advisor. On June I, we gave our class play entitled “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane.” It was a farce comedy in three acts and was a complete success from start to finish. Then came the Junior-Senior banquet, an event looked forward to with much interest by all Juniors. This closed the events for the year. After three long years of work and pleasure we entered the Senior class, each member setting before himself the goal which he wished to reach in life. This was the busiest and most important year in High School. Our officers were: Lysle Burns, president; John McGinty, vice-president; Paul Reuter, secretary; Kenneth Nebold, treasurer; and Miss Karr, class advisor. We held two class parties, one at the home of Wanda Morris and the other in the gymnasium. After a long delay we received our class pins which bore a very appropriate insignia, the statue of Liberty, and Pekin H. S. On March 22, we gave a Stunt Show and it was so much of a success that it was requested that we repeat it. On April 19, it was re-staged as a Red Cross benefit and was even more of a success than it was the first time. Our interests are now directed towards graduation and it will be with a feeling of sorrow, and pleasant memories that we leave Pekin High. There are just a few more weeks of happy companionship with our fellow students, and we will leave, each one to take up his own station in life. Wherever we may be, pleasant thoughts and memories of our high school days will always linger with us. We certainly have appreciated all the efforts put forth by our parents and teachers in our behalf and we hope to remain forever worthy of them. THE TEN COMMANDMENTS I. I am the lord, thy teacher, remember thou keepest me first in thy thoughts. II. Thou shalt have no other thought besides school. III. Thou shalt not neglect thy lessons. IV. Remember the reckoning day and keep it holy. V. Honor thy principal and thy teachers. VI. Thou shalt not kill time. VII. Thou shalt not doubt thy teachers. VIII. Thou shalt h ave original ideas and forget thy “pony.” IX. Thy shalt not covet thy neighbors grades. X. Thou shalt accept thy criticisms with a smile—that is—-thou shalt grin and bear it. F « g e 35 CLASS PROPHECY PART I By Claire S. Brercton I WAS waiting with eager expectancy for the curtain to rise. I was about to hear one of the best operas of the season—the wonderful opera “Faust.’’ 1 amused myself by gazing around me, trying to see if any of my friends were in the crowd. Glancing at the box directly opposite mine, I met the smiles bestowed on me by its occupants. Who in the world was it, and were they really smiling at me? I looked more closely and finally resorted to my opera glasses. Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the person who had been so friendly was none other than Helen Reuling. I looked at her companion and was amazed to see Mike Pamson, the world-famed poet. Then I remembered of seeing their marriage announcement in the paper some time ago. 1 nodded vigorously and shook my hands as a means of offering congratulations. At this juncture the orchestra filled the room with the “Prelude” and the curtain rose slowly. I shall never be able to describe my feelings when the leading woman appeared, nor will I ever be able to find words for suitable description of her voice. She looked radiant and her voice throbbed with the love and tenderness that the role called for. And who was the “leading lady”? None other than Mary Fitzgerald, an old school chum. When at last it was over, I hastened behind the scenes to see Mary. After a great deal of wrangling. 1 was admitted to her dressing room. She nearly collapsed when she saw me and wanted to know all about everything and everybody. I had just begun to tell her what I knew of the subjects in question when a card was presented, followed by Mr. and Mrs. Pamson. Greetings were exchanged, and Helen proceeded to tell us of some of the other classmates. Marie Eden and Jane Hawkins were known the world over as the “Donna Marie Twins.” They were traveling with a Lyceum Course and had played in New York and Chicago for one year. “They are the highest paid actresses on the whole Lyceum program,” Helen concluded. Here Mike chimed in and told us that if we wanted to see a happy couple, we should go out to Long Island and see Mary Ehrlicher and John Pfanz, the leading members in New York society. I was dazed so that was the wealthy Mr. Pfanz and his beautiful and charming little wife that I had read so much of in the society columns. At this juncture in my thoughts I heard Helen say that on their way to Europe they were going to stop at Sacramento, California, Page 36 and visit the Deitrichs. “Mrs. Deitrich was formerly Florence Senninger. Don’t you remember her?” she asked us. Remember her! I should say we did, and we both asked what they were doing. “Living on a farm,” was the reply that plunged Mary and me into deepest amazement. Just then the manager knocked and we were forced to take leave of Mary who promised to “be at home” if we would call at the Waldorf Hotel sometime before Thursday. The following day which was Tuesday, I called on Mary and in spite of the fact that she was an actress herself, she wished to go to a “movie show”—so we went. When the main feature began we were astonished to see the following “Sun and Storm” from the novel of the same name by Lillian Presley. I looked at Mary and she looked at me—so Lillian had become one of America’s foremost authors— wonders would never cease. The leading roles were played by Anna Magdalene and Warren Egger. How queer—Warren Egger, that sounded familiar. As the story progressed I suddenly turned to Mary, saying: “That’s Anna Himmelheber and Bud Egger. Don’t you remember? There— quick— there’s a close-up of them both. I’m sure it’s they.” And it was, for a few hours later as we were looking at a photoplay magazine, we discovered Anna’s picture under which her full name was given besides a whole paragraph devoted to the praise of her acting. On the opposite page was Warren Egger and a like paragraph. As we walked slowly up the street we came to the hairdresser s apartment—Madamoiselle Nina. We entered the dainty little room and were astonished to find still another old schoolmate—none other than Nina Whisler, and fate had been good to her most certainly, for the quaint little shop spoke prosperity, and her hairdressers were real French girls. I waited until Mary’s coiffure was renewed and we soon found ourselves at the Waldorf again. As my train left in an hour I was forced to bid my old friend good-bye with the hope that we’d soon meet again. I had been in Little Rock for about a week when I received a badly scarred letter. The post-mark dated June 6, 1920—nearly five months ago—and it was from Australia. I was thunderstruck. I opened it and glanced hastily at the close—“Yours most sincerely, Dorothea Abrahams-Reinhard.” I took a drink of water and then read the letter, in which Dorothea told me that she had become a chemist and while studying in Chicago she had met Eugene who had become a famous inventor. Their work brought them together and as she said, “Our marriage is merely to help us bring about better and more satisfactory results. We, neither one of us, ever speak of the silly sentiment ‘love,’ but I confess to think of it a good many times.” Pa ge 37 She went on to tell me of their great successes in the scientific field and of how some of their aeroplane inventions had proved of untold value to Louise Zerwekh, the world famed aviatrix, who was the owner of a large aeroplane plant which was managed wholly by Louise Pratt, whose ability along that line was phenomenal. “You’d be surprised to see Louise Zerewkh,” wrote Dorothea, “She’s much fatter and not afraid of anything.” After reading the letter (more of a bombshell), 1 thought I needed a little air, so 1 had my horse brought to me and I set off for a canter. During my ride I came to a small stone church and as I was quite warm, I dismounted and entered. Inside I perceived the dim outline of two men whose voices rose and fell in an earnest conversation. Presently they turned and started towards me. Fearing they might think me eavesdropping, 1 slipped out noiselessly and had just mounted when they came into the sunshine, the light falling full on their faces. With a gasp of astonishment I spoke to them. With smiles of recognition they came forward to shake hands. The man in the minister’s robes was Elmon Waltmire and the tall grave gentleman beside him was Marvin Johannes. We chatted like old friends until the waning sun warned us of the lateness of the hour. Marvin had ridden a horse also, and, bidding adieu to Rev. Waltmire. we turned our horses towards the city. Being curious to know how it was that 1 had never seen him in Little Rock before, I ventured to break the silence and question Marvin. “It seems queer that I ve never seen you before, Marvin. What are you doing?” No, it’s not queer because I just arrived two days ago. You see, I have only been out of the medical school six months.” Then you are a doctor by profession?” I asked. “Yes,” he replied, “And I came down here because Waltmire told me that I stood a good chance, so here I am.” “I’m mighty glad I met you and we must meet again. 1 must say ‘good night now—this is my home.’ I entered the house and after refreshing myself a bit, I picked up the evening paper. In headlines half an inch high appeared the following: “Most Important Trial of the Year. Defendant to be upheld by America’s Greatest Woman Lawyer.” Further down the column, “This is Miss Winkel’s second great case and the public is awaiting the outcome of the trial with great impatience.’ I was about to drop the paper when other headlines caught my attention: “Miss Derrick Wins the Nomination to Congress. I read on, “Miss Gertrude Derrick, the candidate for Congress from Indiana has won the nomination with a large majority. There is no doubt as to the outcome of the election, as Miss Derrick is looked upon with great favor.” Miss Winkle? Miss Derrick? Could they be—? I decided to Page 38 telephone Dr. Johannes and ask him to confirm my suspicions. In answer to my question Marvin said. “Don’t you remember Eleanora Winkel and Gertrude Derrick? They went to school with us and graduated in our class.” “Then they are my old school friends?” “To be sure, they are,” he answered. I turned slowly away, my thoughts busy. What wonderful progress my old school mates were making! I sat there dreaming of school days, dear old golden-rule days” until the closing of darkness recalled me to the present and I switched on the light. Dreading a lonely evening I searched the amusement columns for entertainment. My eyes stopped roving when I reached the advertisement of Little Rocks largest theatre: “Wanda Platinova’s Rival in Dancing.” I made up my mind to go for I did love to see dancing, and since I had already seen the wonderful Platinova I was very much convinced that she could not be excelled. How greatly my opinion changed I can never exactly tell for never in all my life or travels had I seen such exquisite grace and ease. Platinova melted into nothing when I compared the two. During the progress of the performance the dancer came close to my box and smiled in recognition. In a flash I recognized Wanda Watson. I could do nothing more than return the smile and sit there stricken dumb— unable to even applaud as the curtain fell for the last time. I came to with a start and hastened back of the scenes to visit a moment with my old friend but an impatient manager refused to let me see her, saying that they had only fifteen minutes to make their train. I was about to turn sadly away when the dressing room door burst open and Wanda rushed straight into my arms. To be sure we could only greet each other and bid good-bye at the same moment but I felt happier for having seen her. I sat for a long time in the cool, soft darkness of my porch and my thoughts wandered again to those happy school days. Each pleasant thought came back and my solitude was gone, for all about me the darkness was peopled with the friends and chums of long past days, and their voices spoke softly and gently from out the land of memory. Page 39 CLASS PROPHESY PART II Nina G. Hammer Come, chicken, chicken, chick. O dear, where’s Lysle and Margaret Schurman! Here, Mary! Sophia! Those two chickens are never here. O, those ducks! Get out of the way. I 11 feed you next. “Quack! Quack!” Yes, Kenneth and Amos. Here, Lucille and Rotha. What beauties you are! I’ll say for myself that I’ve the four prettiest ducks around this country. Cornelia! Look out, you’ll surely choke. That piece of meat is too big for you. There, that’s it, Roy. Just take it for yourself. Frances, let Roy have it. “Gobble!” Yes, Benita, here’s some corn for you. Shoo, Margaret Bailey, you’ve had your share. Della, Della! Winifred, Vera, Lucille, and Monetta, look out or you’ll trample on Wayne. Poor Wayne wants to quack, too. Quit that barking, Bruce! What— oh, the cat—Lester, come to me. Poor kittie! Did Bruce scare you? Hurry, Henrietta and Wanda, there’s not much left for you! Now for my canary bird! Here, Luella, is some grass. Good morning, John! Now say, “Good morning, Miss.” You’re a lovely parrot. Carl, here is some cabbage. George, here are some peanuts for you, you saucy monkey. Now you’re all fed. What a family I have—five chickens, seven ducks, four turkeys, a dog, a cat, two geese, a canary bird, a rabbit, and a monkey! I have them all named after my class-mates in Pekin High School. Dear me! how times change. 0, there’s the postman! Good morning, Bruce! Fine morning, this morning. Oh, three letters for me? What’s Wanda doing this bright sunshiny morning? Making cookies? Well! She learned to make them at High School, didn’t she? My, that was many years ago! Have you heard from Roy since the last time he was married? Married three times now once to Geraldine Farrar, then to a French Red Cross girl, and now this time marrying a hair-dresser and that being Vera Scheffler. Yes, I know. Roy runs the popcorn wagon in front of Schipper Block’s and Vera went to buy some popcorn, and they fell in love right there. Roy said he needed some one to butter the corn, and Vera just loved romantic marriages, so they were married that very day. Who are these letters from? John! stop your chatter. Remember John McGinty at school? Well, that parrot there is named for him. O goodness, the water for my tea is boiling over. Good morning! I hurried to the stove and made the tea, and sat down to my lunch, at which time I opened the letters. The first was from Cornelia. It read: London, England, June 3, 1938. Dear Nina: Just a word to let you know how happy I am. Paul and 1 are on our honeymoon. Paul is just the best husband! We ll be at home Pfge 40 in New York about September. I am very happy. Really I don’t see how I was so lucky as to get Paul. He’s the best man living or dead. I’ve bought a cook book and learned how to pare potatoes scientifically. Paul says I’m a model wife. Here he comes now. He asks to be remembered to you and tell you he’s the luckiest man in this world. I am very happy. Sincerely, Mrs. Paul Reuter. “Of all things!” I thought as I opened the next. It was from Peoria, Illinois. Dear Madam: We have just received a lot of new swallow swan-cloth and are making it up with the new creole-pink. Our prices are very low considering the advance of everything since the war. This piece we shall be very glad to put away for you as we know you are a lover of imported materials. It is the last of its kind in existence. Price per yard is only $79.99. Call us by ’phone. Main 700, or write our leading modiste, Mrs. Lucille Grossweiler Hypes. Very truly yours. Block Kuhl Hypes. Ahem! I’ll think about buying that. Amos Hypes was always trying to sell something in High School. But—but I do love creole-pink and swallow swan-cloth. I’ll get it anyway. Main 700, please. Hello!—hello!—hello! Lucille? This is Nina. I’ll take ten yards of that cloth—no, fifteen would be better. Yes, it is narrow—only 12 inches wide. What are the latest styles? Hoops? O, I adore them! Mrs. Lester Farmer, nee Margaret Schurman, had such a beauty in bright red and Kelly green. They’re dancing on the stage now in Boston, Massachusetts. They’re such a stunning couple. What? Yes, I knew you had a matrimonial department in your store, and it’s a wonderful bargain when you can get the marriage license, supper, and a wedding present of a pickle fork for 79c. And Winfred Himmel is the preacher? And he’s married Lysle Burns and Wayne Campbell? Well, I’m not much surprised. They used to be sweethearts long ago. That new bungalow going up where Sam Rosenberg’s store used to be is his. Wayne said that it took a lot of nerve to get married. Well, that means that about all of our classmates in Pekin are married. Although I feel sorry for Kenneth, I guess he’ll be married soon. He’s out west at present. Disappointed in love is the reason he went. Sophia was married before to some musician, but she was divorced. When Kenneth asked her she refused ’cause she said that if Kenneth wouldn’t propose to her on his knees she wouldn’t consider him as a candidate for husband No. 2 at all. Seems like he proposed when they were out joy-riding on Pekin’s Municipal Railway. Kenneth said afterwards that he wished Page 41 he had kept his 10c. Sophia is teaching music in an eastern town. Luella Lohnes is with her, although Luella is to be married tonight to Carl Emmerling, the present mayor of Hollis. But wait. I've a letter here from Benita Nelson or Mrs. John McGinty. They’re always quarreling. Listen to this: If I were only single again. I’d surely never marry John McGinty. He won’t get breakfast, he won’t sweep, dust, or cook, and last and worst of all, I suspect him of paying attention to Della Johns. I know he doesn't love me and I’m going to apply for a divorce. This morning he was making pancakes and while he was putting in the pepper, the cover flew off, and John was pancake dough from head to foot. And that was how I found him. I was tired because our club lasted so long since we re trying to get the goat herders in Madagascar to have wheatless and meatless days. There he was with dishes, knives, forks, pans, and the whole pantry turned inside out. And the thoughtless thing never said a word but came and put his arms around me and kissed me “good morning”. I pushed him away and there I was all pancake dough, too. My, but I was angry and I just made him give me four fifty-dollar bills for a new hat I had wanted ever since 1918. And then he gave me a hundred extra for candy and I just told him he could love Della all he wanted to if he gave me all his money. I am sure happy now because he said he always loved money and as I had the money, why—well, you see we re very happy. Please come and make us a long visit. Frances Ripper, Bruce Crosby’s grass widow, will be making our pancakes from now on, as she has a pancake shop just around the corner. Well, goodbye. Sincerely, Mrs. Benita Nelson McGinty. What do you know about that? Well, here’s the grocer boy already, and I must stop. Will I see you about that goods this afternoon? Maybe you’d better put away twenty yards of it. Yes, then I’ll have enough. Good-bye. Good morning, George! And how are you this bright, sunshiny morning? You look happy! “I am. Nina! I am! Please let me come in, I’ve something to tell you. Just guess what my luck was last night!” Why, what, a holiday, a—a—oh, tell me! “Margaret Bailey is to become Mrs. George Himmelheber in just three weeks from today—that’s February 13th and it comes on Friday. Oh, you know I asked her last night!” “Well, how did you do it?” “Oh, easy enough, answered George. “Yet my heart was pounding so I thought I'd never live through it. Why, when I called on her last night I just made up my mind to ask her and so picked some of my mother’s favorite sunflowers, about a dozen, and took them to her. Page 42 I also took our Victrola along and hid it in the bushes. The flowers had the desired effect and at last, thinking it was time to go, I said, ‘Good night.’ Well, I waited and I saw her put the sunflowers in the cut glass vase I’d bought her for Christmas at the five and ten-cent store and then I started that Victrola. She heard it and thought it was I talking, and so now she’s mine. But I must be going. You’re invited to the doings if you can bring us a present. Good-bye!” “Good-bye. Yes, I’ll come.” I smiled to myself. So much news in a few hours’ time. Let me see, where are all the others of our Senior class? Monetta Riley is the deaconess at the Pekin High School now. She married a man outside of the class. She said she didn’t want any high school babies to take care of. Mr. Allison retired and he and his wife are traveling. Yes, Mary Aydelott is the White House Lady now. Woman suffrage finally won its goal and Mary is our first lady president. Mrs. Rotha Hogan is maid for the Allison household. She was always good on the “eats committee” there at High School and so Mrs. Allison said they must have her. They don’t address each other though as Mrs. and Mrs. It is always Irene and Rotha. Henrietta married that Rev. Mark she was engaged to while at High School just a year after we graduated. She’s a model preacher’s wife. Della Johns is now a widow. One night she had a nightmare and thought that her husband was one of the patients at Bartonville, so she ran for the rolling-pin and with one hit her husband had breathed his last. She is out west somewhere teaching school. Margaret Schurman and Lester Farmer are married and have gone to Boston and are featuring in the latest Hawaiian dancing. They are very good at it. I think they have never danced with any other partner since they learned in the celebrated Coleman Dancing Class of 1916-17. Kenneth Nebold is at the Hippodrome starring in “What Happens to a Man Disappointed in Love.” It is very tragic. They say Della Johns is setting her cap for him. Look out, Kenneth! She’s coming all the way from the west to see you, and she’ll be there every night you’re on the bill. Lucille Dewey is running a boarding house and beauty parlor. She also sings down at the Capitol Theatre. She married a soldier from Alton, Illinois, and they’re planning now to live in the south and conduct a club house. And then there is—well, I guess that is all that were in our Senior Class. My, how time does fly and people change. I m the only one in the class that is single and true to my vow of being an old maid with a cat, dog, canary, rabbit, monkey, chickens, geese, ducks and turkeys all named for the members in my class. I know I am very con—John and Lester, stop your fighting. There s Bruce barking, and Lester meowing, and John talking, and George dancing, all at the same time. Be quiet! 0 dear! p t e 43 Class W W WE, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred and eighteen, do hereby make our last will and testament. We are now in our right minds, though we often may have been momentarily insane during our high school career. If anyone should doubt our sanity, let him consult Dr. Allison. We hereby bequeath to the teachers of the Pekin High School, the joy and prosperity due them for laboring so faithfully to instruct us; also, the pleasure of being free from our oppressive conduct now and forevermore. We hereby bequeath to the future Seniors our two class teachers. We would advise any class to invest in them for we surely have found them very valuable. In addition to the foregoing, we also have some individual bequests: I. Mary Aydelott leaves her unassuming manner to Florence Rust. 2. Dorothea Abrahams to Vera Renner, her ability as a good student. 3. Claire Brereton wills to Norma Weber her literary tendencies. 4. Margaret Bailey to Mary Limbock, her graceful walk. 5. Lysle Burns to Boy Gehrig, the art of fainting. 6. Bruce Crosby leaves to the one who will sit in his seat next year, one package of chewing gum per day, to be used the sixth period. (That is the ration you allow yourself, is it not Bruce?) 7. Wayne Campbell to Irene Brerton, his skill in drawing. 8. Henrietta DeSilva to Alpha Arends, her beauty. 9. Gertrude Derrick gives her notebooks and compositions to her brother. 10. Walter Dietrich, his typewriting ability to the Sub-Freshies. II. Lucille Dewey leaves her popularity among Freshmen to Bill Hogan. 12. Marie Eden willingly resigns her front seat to Howard Smith. (Howard, we think the change a very wise one, and wish you much happiness in your new home.) 13. Mary Ehrlicher to John Moeckel, the pleasure of being tiny. 14. Carl Emmerling bequeaths to Albert Hillman his manly height. 15. Warren Egger to Catherine Behrens, his hair. (With this wonderful supply, Catherine, you can do up your hair.) 16. Mary Fitzgerald gives her grace and dignity to Hermine Hippen. 17. Lester Farmer to Elizabeth Goar, his freckles. (Elizabeth, please take good care of them.) 18. Lucille Grosswieler gives her unobtrusive ways to Mabel Soady. P « g e 44 19. Jane Hawkins leaves to Ruth Black, her skill in elocution. 20. Anna Himmelheber to Norma Hofferbert, her permission to play “America” for the Assembly. 21. Winfred Himmel to Lowell Hatcher, his success in making high school in three and one-half years. 22. Nina Hammer leaves to Neil Owens her height. (You are no longer a Freshman, Neil, and need it.) 23. Amos Hypes and Elmon Waltmire bequeath their combined popularity among the girls to Ernest Kaylor. 24. George Himmelheber to Anna Lucas, his wrist watch. (Note the tardy percent now.) 25. Della Johns leaves her honesty to the person who removed her private property from the cloak room. 26. Marvin Johannes to anyone who finds himself in need of it, his splendid (?) deportment. 27. Sophia Keinath to Louise Meyers, her natural curls. 28. Rotha Logan leaves the good control of her eyes to Pauline Reuling. 29. Luella Lohnes gives her cheerful manner to Dorell Noel. 30. John McGinty wills to the future chemistry classes all the test tubes he has not broken. 31. Wanda Morris to Arthur Sackenreuther, her height. 32. Benita Nelson gives to anybody who finds it necessary, her permission to pass notes in text-books. 33. Kenneth Nebold to “Dutch” Meinen, his aptness at flirting. 34. John Pfanz gives his dainty footwear to Esther Nordhoff. (Esther, be careful not to lose this legacy.) 35. Louise Pratt to George Hirth, her studious disposition. 36. Lillian Presley to Lois Balcke, her ability to make friends with the opposite sex without any visible effort on her part. 37. Mike Pamson wills his black hair and brown eyes to Katherine Schilling. 38. Paul Reuter bequeaths his noiseless walk to Boy Gehrig. 39. Eugene Reinhard to Edward Glunz, his scientific ability. 40. Monetta Riley to anyone who cares for it, her sunny disposition. 41. Helen Reuling wills to the Sub-Freshie president her ability as class president. 42. Frances Ripper to Dallas Golden, her tone of voice. 43. Vera Scheffler gives her sister her chemistry note-book. 44. Florence Senninger to Mabel Maas, her melodious smile. 45. Margaret Schurman leaves her curls to Mildred Byram. 46. Cornelia Soldwedel gives to Mary Cullinan the right to rob the cradle.” 47. Roy Vogelsang to Ernest Aydelott, his ability in combing a “lay-back.” 48. Wanda Watson to Flora Hammer, her mode of head-dress. P ee 45 49. Eleanora Winkel wills her ability to receive ninety in deportment, to Ona SarfF. (Ona, we could think of nothing that would please you more.) 50. Nina Whisler to Stuart LeGault, her red middy. (Stew, you start the style among the boys.) 51. Louise Zerwekh to Vera Renner, her ability to refrain from talking in the assembly hall. (With your two legacies, Vera, you can be a model student.) We appoint Professor Allison sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In testimony whereof, we hereunto set our hand and seal, and publish and decree this to be our last will and testament in the presence of the witnesses named below, this first day of June, nineteen hundred and eighteen. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS. (Signed) JACOB GRAFF. JACOB’S VALET. Witnesses. OUR COLORS M. A. ’18 Lavender and gold, some chose of old; Green and white, although some bright Some students held to be just right. We’ll join them both in friendship now. And neither as the best allow. For green and white some Seniors fight; Lavender and gold, so I’ve been told. Is what the other Seniors hold; But “what’s the diff” so long as we Keep them both in unity. And white and red, so it’s been said. Is lifted to the sky By all the Pekin High. We hold it now in reverence true. As we do hold red, white and blue. P a g e 46 Pa Name Favorite Occupation Hates Most Likes Most Besetting Sin Redeeming Virtue Seen Most Mary Aydelott Studying Latin . Singing Hhh nhe anv) r i r anon na 111r With her brother. In church. Helping others. In Johannes’. At Block Kuhl’s. Downtown In the typewriting room. In Bartonville. In a hurry. Going to and from work. With Albert. With Wanda. With Nellie and Bernice. We leave it to you to guess! With books. In the Hudson. On his way to the Saratoga. With Vera. In the Ford. With Peg. In the assembly. Talking business. With the girls. At the Saratoga. On the Terminal. Dorothea Abrahams. . . . Looking wise. . Dancing Work 180 pounds Work on committees C laire Brereton Keeping house A slacker. Flowers Her frankness Originali t v Margaret Bailey Playing the piano P H. S. boys Her ‘flivver’’ Scolding Dyce I ler rarnacre Lysle Burns Boasting Homely boys. . Doubtful Working too hard .... His avoirdiinois AKilifi to faint Bruce Crosby C hewing gum Worrying Dancing Hm nnmhArlnnr Wayne C ampbell keeping quiet Girls Drawing Bashfulncss . Modestv Henrietta DeSilva Writing letters Hypocrites A Mark . Always in a hurry. cr vrH Gertrude Derrick Teaching To be laughed at To declaim . Her walk C heerfulness Walter Dietrich Banking Dancing . . . Good times I .ovc of work Mlt mlf inrv a l i la ft I.ucille Dewey Dolling up Common sense . Riding in an Overland To work Fickleness i bib juMiiK aiiiiiiy ••••••••• Inllt niart tai tmn Marie Eden Whispering To be bawled out Reserved ness U19pUBI IIUII • ••••••••• H r f ritftn i 1 it smila Mary Ehrlicher . . Smiling ... Her height Motoring. . . Her vanity rJ rnm nt rwssa Warren Egger Running things To be contradicted.. . . To sleep. . Friskiness at play practice Hii nhvnp u Ilia anfitP aiviin«« Carl Emmerling Athletics Girls. . Absorbing wisdom.. . . Her friends i no cnicriaining , ••••••••• That curly yellow hair. . . . Hh t Qinonnm t Mary Fitzgerald .... C hanging a tire Washing dishes Lack of merev Lester Farmer Poring over books 7:30 a. m. • •C • •• ooupie Brains . . F rec kies Lucille Grossweiler Walking Doing nothing To be entertained Her silenre H v arvi(In Jane Hawkins Talking To be serious To be popular Flirting Har it m nla Anna Himmclheber Taking pictures Freckles Popularity Her temper . I hone That %|r-M Winfred Himmel Talking to the girls To be obtrusive Anything serious i nai ukc QfiaeJ lAiianaas Nina Hammer Acting Nonsense Literature . Those snappy eyes His ideas Jiuci lousness Amos Hypes Talking To be ridiculed . To be in the lime- Her dignity tl George Himmclheber.. . . Eating German light. To sleep Stealing eats” 1 nrirtiness. Della Johns Talking Punctuality Geometry .... 111K cals .... 1 ifr wn 1 |r His dignity _ J L ood-nature -o 9Q (% U C Marvin Johannes........JSpooning Sophia Keinath....... Rotha Logan.......... Luella Lohnes........ John McGinty......... Wanda Morris......... Benita Nelson........ Kenneth Nebold....... John Pfanz........... Louise Pratt......... Lillian Presley...... Mike Pamson......... Paul Reuter......... Eugene Rcinhard.... Monetta Riley....... Helen Reuling....... Frances Ripper...... Vera Schefflcr...... Florence Senningcr . Margaret Schurman . Practicing for play.. . . Translating German ......Does she ............. Crocheting...............Flunking notices...... Playing the piano........To be noticed......... Arguing..................|To miss a date Working................ Passing notes.......... Kidding............... Attending dances...... Chemistry. . . To be teased Seriousness . Stiff collars. Dancing.................English cl ass To be alone... The war....... To be bashful Primping.............. Discussing socialism Lecturing............ Arguing.................To be dressed up Writing poems............'To walk Attending the movies.... Looking wise............ Rubbering................To be noticed Typewriting..............To be quiet.. Solid geometry To talk loud . Dancing on other people’s feet. Cornelia Soldwedel.......I Practicing for senior play. Roy Vogelsang , . . Wanda Watson. . Eleanora Winkcl. Nina Whisler. . . Elmon Waltmire Louise Zerwckh. Lecturing on woman's suffrage. Writing for the Pekinian. Pounding the typewriter keys. Fussing with her hair. . . Sleeping.. Worrying To be called Soupie To be kidded .... The Kaiser....... German class..... Low marks........ Shiny nose....... Studying......... Nothing.......... To be kicked out of class. Everything pleasant. . Men in the service---- Knitted collars and cuffs. Guess who... . Glee Club .... John.......... Flirting...... . Farming..... . Arguing .... . Eugene...... . The Arlington . Speed tests . Hi hair ;he hates to part with it . To be a match-maker. . Meal time........... . A good time......... ..|To walk............ . . To giggle......... Red hair............ .. W. V............... . . Anything nice..... . . To be proper...... .. Everything nice.... . . To powder......... . . Anna.............. . . Drawing cartoons of faculty. His big feet... Her recitations Will not wear a hat... Her height............ Teasing............... Arguing with Miss Duerlcop. Working hard.......... His vanity........... Getting dates........ Her temper........... -fer brilliancy..... Rolling her eyes That voice.... Her shyness. . . Her ’ rooting”.. His hair........ Tortoise-shell glasses.. Flirting?............... His good looks ........ Her curls............ Reliable........•...... Her complexion......... Wonderful business ability. Very dependable........ Her smile.............. Comradeship............ His grin............... Knowledge of dates. . . . Her deportment........ Persistence .......... His unobtrusiveness. . . His car............... Her good-nature....... Her class spirit...... Quietness............. Always pleasant....... Optimism.............. Her popularity........ Ability on cats” committee. Obligingness.......... Her hair.............. Her smiling face..... Her kindness......... Quietness............ Her modesty.......... Smoking His violin Doggish eyes Her deportment Her speed Grades Stubbornness Blushing Getting “fussed” . Brown’s Business College. . At school . Any place there are boys. . With Tot and Marie. Attending to Pekinian business. . With her best friend. . . With John. . . At Stoltz’s. . . Driving horses. . . On boat excursions. . . In the assembly room. . . Racking the balls. . . On his wheel. Tagging Lillian. . . Exercising her mouth . . In room 27. . . With her sister. . . . East Bluff. . . . Every place in school. . . . Where the eats” are. Talking to said W. V. . . . In school. . . . With Marie. . . . On St. Mary Street. ... With ••him’'. ... In a car. .. . Behind a pencil. Page 50 Page 51 R°“ Alb ' Warr' ' E'm°r' BOW ' HoW d Alb' P-“' Velde. Glenn Robbie, S,„.„ UC.nl,. Robe,, R“'h M y CU inan' D°r0th ' K 'bl Dietrich. Dorn,by Warren. R““ tSSS,SS.H,,“ B“k - C‘,h in' B'h-' M- « - Weber. Emm. Vo„ Tnbel. Nellie R.e, P.nlrne Ren,In, SENIOR B CLASS by Norma Weber Class Officers Irene Brereton.................................president Bernice Brown.............................vice-president Mary Cullinan..................................secretary Howard Smith...................................treasurer At last the eventful day, January 25, 1915, arrived when we were addressed as “Freshies.” How proud we were of our new title. The days passed quickly with no events of great importance except that occasionally one of our members strayed into a class room a period ahead or behind time. One evening after school we had our first class meeting. We chose Miss Anderson for our adviser. That was the beginning of our happy days. On Friday evening April 9, we observed our first party, a hard-time party, at the school. Such costumes! Green, red, orange, blue, white, and pink were jumbled together in the most ridiculous fashion. There were patches in profusion. The evening soon flew away and our first party, a splendid success, passed into history. We hiked to Bailey’s Lake, east of Pekin, on October 8. There we built a fire and roasted “weenies” for supper. Then we toasted marshmallows until dark until we almost felt like marshmallows ourselves. Then the trip home! It was rather dark and it had been reported that the “black woman” was out, but we were not afraid of her. On February 22, 1916 we had another hike. This time we walked across the river almost to Hollis. We ate a bounteous lunch of cookies, popcorn, salted peanuts, and candy in a quiet (April) shower. We enjoyed ourselves immensely although only ten of us were present. On our way back to Pekin, we met Mr. Coons and Mr. Morgan who were hiking to the “mountains” in the west. 0, yes, we divided the last cookie between them. A party occurred on May 31. Some boys tried to run away with the ice cream and cake while we were having a good time, but Miss Anderson had locked the goodies in the Superintendent’s office. On June 10, the first day of vacation, we hiked to Aydelott’s bungalow, to spend the day. We returned on a hayrack in the evening and stopped at the park for a few minutes more of play. We have the honor of holding the first party in the new building, on September 15. The “Art Gallery” was the chief attraction, except perhaps the kitchen. January 6, 1917 found us in the gymnasium again, arrayed in costumes suited to our birthday months. It found our baby pictures with us too, and oh, such fun in guessing! (Somebody thought Catherine Behrens was Walter Velde!) What a surprise when the lights were turned out and a serving table, loaded with plates which held sandwiches, pickles, fruit salad, and cake with each piece supporting a tiny gleaming birthday candle, was pushed into the room! Page 53 One afternoon in September we hiked to Soldwedel’s bungalow. We enjoyed numerous games before supper. After dark, stories and jokes were told and marshmallows were toasted. We came home on a hayrack. We held a farewell party for Miss Anderson, who had accepted the position of editor of publications for the Woman’s American Baptist Home Mission Society, on Tuesday evening, October 9. The following Friday we discovered that our adviser held a place not only in our hearts, but in the hearts of the whole school, when we saw student after student file into her room, tell her goodbye, and out again Yet we did not realize our great loss until we had drifted about week after week, yes, month after month, an “unclaimed treasure.” Now Mr. Berkema has kindly consented to father us, for a short time at least, and the horizon looks brighter. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY by Helen M. Becker On September 6, 1915 a great event took place in the Pekin High School. A group of infants, which was shortly afterwards christened “Class of 1919” was ushered into the spacious assembly hall. This class was indeed a very promising one. Providence had prudently entrusted it to the care of Professor Morgan, Miss Lockett, Miss Boyd, and Miss Anderson, members of the faculty. Miss Burwash, also a member, was chosen as class adviser. These guardians gladly took charge of the infants and soon learned to know their different idiosyncrasies and moods, fully realizing that a gradual and progressive development was essential to their welfare. They soon discovered that these children had an almost insatiable mental appetite and that their powers of absorption and assimilation were astounding. Their restlessness at times became so perplexing that often the faculty consulted with one another as to the best plans for directing the infants’ activities. Fearing that too much at a time would be detrimental to their welfare, the guardians decided to give them a vacation. When vacation days were over, the Class of 1919 who had outgrown their infancy, returned as proud and noble sophomores. Their interests had broadened and their mental powers had increased. Several social events took place during the year. Again vacation days appeared, although the class was disappointed for it was reported that Miss Burwash would not be with them during the following year. In September 1917, the class returned with interests less selfish and spirit of altruism prevailing. Several class parties were enjoyed during the year, one of which was a farewell for Miss Anderson who went to take up religious training in Chicago. On June third, the class play entitled “The Blossoming of Mary Anne” was given in the auditorium of the high school, and proved a great success. This event brought the junior year to a close and the class was now ready to enjoy recreation days. Page 54 0 P 0Q n u yj Row I—Edward Glunz. Fink Champion, Ernest Aydelott, James Jensen, Kenneth Robbins, Brooks Watson, Charles Hough, Reginald Sipflc. Row 2—Arthur Sackenreuther. Robert Schneider. William Aydelott, Sylvia Icenogle, Ruth Conlee. Mabel Maas, Eugene Derrick, Herman Smith. Row 3—Elizabeth Eexleben, Ruth Black. Thelma Morris. Theola Lohnes, Ona Sarff, Myona Folkman, Marjorie Schrock, Julia Scrimger. JUNIOR B CLASS By Ruth Black President—Sylvia Icenogle Vice-President—Earnest Aydelott Secretary—Brooks Watson Treasurer—Robert Schneider It was the twenty-eighth of January, 1916. There was an unusual disturbance in the old Pekin High School Camp, for that very morning, a new company, eighty in number, had entered the camp for training, to battle in the War of Knowledge. We, the recruits, felt just a little timid, but—like good soldiers— marched bravely up the steps at the sound of revielle with a look of determination on our faces. But, alas! we were given no manual of arms by which we might properly conduct ourselves, so we had to resort to furtively watching the Senior Company and doing just asthey did. The next morning we reported for duty with all of the necessary implements of warfare and then—such vigorous drilling as the sterneyed officers put us through!—such discipline as Commander-in-Chief Morgan insisted upon! One evening after taps, we reported at Room B at the command of General Morgan. Here we elected James Jansen as Captain and Major General Lockett was chosen as our own special staff officer. After several weeks of rather strenuous drilling, we were as well trained as any company in the Camp, at least we thought we were. A little later we were asked to take part in a great entertainment that the whole Camp was giving. Our company furnished light refreshments which 1 will have to admit were served in a very“ unmilitary” way. And then how glad we were when the last taps sounded, June 8, and the Training Camp was closed for the summer. However, in the fall we were glad to get back—no longer raw recruits, but trained as soldiers—into a splendid new Camp. How we did enjoy informing the new recruits just where to go, what to do, and how to do it. By January we had completed one year of our training, and then we were known by the distinguished name of Sophomore Company B. In April we further distinguished ourselves by selling the most tickets for a literary contest which was held in the camp, and for this service we were “decorated with a badge of honor.” Along with the vigorous drilling and stern discipline, we enjoyed a few parties during recreation hours; the most enjoyable being the hike (in cars) out to Aydelott’s bungalow where we had a taste of real “camp-eats” around a camp-fire. But some of us not only enjoyed the pleasures of camp-life, but even felt the “sting” of camp-life, for when we reported for duty on Monday, some of the soldiers had large welts on their faces and arms. However, our greatest achievement was reached when the Junior Company B’s and A’s also were the first to fill the front line in the trenches of the Thrift Stamp Campaign, and although we were not the first to go “over the top,” we are planning and striving to be the first company to “strike” Berlin. Page 56 13 9 n '■jy Row I —Edgar Hakes, Walter Grossweiler. William Hellenstein. Lowell Hatcher. Gilbert Niehaus. Roland Koeppe. George Hirth. Will Liescheidt. lam Row 2 Howard Allyn, Esther Hardt. Ruth Schneider, Hazel Huebner, Dorothy Kraeger, Hazel Voll, Florence Yerly, Florence Leitner, Clara Flowers, Albert Hillman. Row 3— Flora Hammer, Florence Kriegsman, Edith Sipfle, Norma HofTerbert, Edwardean Kraeger, Eunice Doren, Lela Garlish, F lorence 1 hurman. Marie Lucas, Sophia Euteneur. SOPHOMORE A EXTRACTS FROM “A SOPHOMORE’S DIARY” By Edith Sipflc September 10—School! School again. It does seem rather nice to be in the assembly a few minutes. Thank goodness, I m a Sophomore. O, don’t I remember when I was a Freshman. The upper classmen certainly thought they were smart. September 14 A class meeting—the first of the season and Lucille Ropp is president; Dorothy Kraeger, secretary; Florence Kriegs-man, treasurer; and Ruth Schneider, vice-president. Well 1 remember our very first class meeting. Mr. Allison announced from the platform that the beginning Freshmen would meet in Room 3, and everyone looked at us so and laughed, that a few turned away, but some felt puffed up. When we had assembled in Room 3, Mr. Allison made a long face, put his hands behind him, looked at us for a few minutes and then told us what to do and what to expect. Miss Duerkop was unanimously chosen class advisor, and Gerald Conaghan, as president. Our class colors were maroon and gold, our flower, a red rose. October 13—Since Lucille Ropp moved to Chicago, I am president. We are planning a Red Cross Campaign for our class to make us one hundred per cent, and O, yes, last but not least, a Hallowe’en party. This reminds me when we made preparations for our first party in honor of the father of our country, and for our second, a picnic at the park. Our first year we did not have a party, in truth, no one would have known we had a class organization. November 1—It’s only eleven-thirty, and we are home from our first Sophomore party. O, such games as we had. Our best was the “Stars and Stripes.” This was a contest but no one won because each side (?). Our secretary, to save time, told us that almost all had joined the Red Cross. I wonder what’s the matter with all the other classes. March 13—We had a St. Patrick’s party today and the color scheme was green and white. The few that did attend, wore green and certainly acted green! March 19 In the contests, for seeing which class could sell the most Art Exhibit tickets before four o’clock. Friday evening, March 8th, our class was awarded the Lincoln picture. The Junior B. class getting first choice, left us this one, the one we wanted. Our meeting tonight was to announce this and to raise a fund to frame it. This picture will be given to the High School. Page 59 R°w I Robert Nebold. Charles Harer. Cornelius Shuttlesworth. Walter Kumpf. Harold Sarff. Robert Hoff. Edward Murphy. Dyce Bailey Ernest Kaylor, George Schmidt, Henry Williams. Row 2 Mar,on Black Isabelle Lohnes. Bernice Rees. Emily Schenck. Hermine Hippen. Marie Lohnes. Mildred Van Osdol. Marguerite Bailey, Helen Nedderman, Agnes Arnold. SOPHOMORE B CLASS By Florence Rust When our class entered the new Pekin High School on January 29, 1917, it contained sixty-three members. We were greeted by one member of the faculty who ushered us into the assembly. The class immediately organized and elected Dorothy Trinkhaus as president; John Eliff, vice-president; Emily Schenck, secretary; and Robert Hoff, treasurer. Owing to two vacancies in the faculty, Mr. Allison kindly consented to be our class adviser for the first semester. We chose our class colors, cherry red and gray, with a red carnation as our flower and Paulatim ad astra. meaning “Gradually to the heights,’’ as our motto. On the evening of March 10, we held our first festivity—a hard times party. Games occupied the greater part of the evening and after light refreshments had been served the clown-like specimens departed at about one hour before midnight. Several other parties were held that semester, one on October 12, and another on Washington’s Birthday, February 22nd. Since “time and tide wait for no man, we found that our class had somewhat diminished in size at the beginning of our Sophomore year. This year Henry Williams was elected president; Hermine Hippen, vice-president; Emily Schenck, secretary; and Cornelius Shuttlesworth, treasurer. Mr. Holt was unanimously elected class adviser. Interest was lacking in our parties this semester, probably on account of the war.” Only one party was given and that was held in the gymnasium on the evening of February 8. Our class contested very closely in the first week of April in a sale of Thrift Stamps. We are sorry to record, however, that the Juniors beat us in our valiant struggle. Our sale amounted to about $10,000; the Juniors outdoing us only by a minimum sum. Pane 61 - Page 62 Page 63 Row I—Louis Peyton, Paul Nebold, Earl Morgenster. Walter Rowan, John Eliff, John Moeckel, Earnest Hoffman, Fred Emmerling. Franklin Smith. Henry Krowl. Arthur Dittmer. Row 2—Vernon Freidinger, Kathryn Callahan. Lois Balcke, Helen Zimmerman, Hilda Moeckel. Dorothy Kraft, Genevieve Henry, Grace Cordts, Gladys Scheffler, Luella Vogelsang. Laura Sehnert, Helen Beimfohr, Ruth Harnish. Orris Miner. Row 3—Elsie Reinhard, Gertrude Veerman, Lorraine Raab, Hazel Everetts, Stella Reisinger, Margaret Pfanz, Helen Schilling, Luella Vogelsang, Thelma Fogelmark, Margaret Waltmire, Marcella LeGault, Stella Beck. THE FRESHMAN A CLASS Dorothy C. Kraft In the year of nineteen seventeen. Seventy “Freshies” young and green, Marched under the colors of red and white, To conquer wisdom with all thier might. Seventy Freshmen, brave and bold. Their history here I now unfold. September 10, 1917, was the eventful day on which the class of 1921 made their entry into the Pekin High School. We came seventy strong, with gleaming eyes and listening ears to see what we might see and hear what we might hear. But why, oh, why, didn’t they put the rooms where we could find them? Why were the upper class-men permitted to stare? After we had settled down to being as fresh as we could be, we were called together to organize our class. We elected Franklin Smith, president; Lawrence Schaumleffel, vice-president; John Eliff, treasurer; Alvin Bruce, secretary, and Mr. Ludvik as class adviser. Since Mr. Ludvik left our colors of red and white to serve under the red, white, and blue, and Alvin Bruce resigned, we elected Miss Carlson for class teacher, and Genevieve Henry as secretary. We started our good time with a Hallowe’en party on November 2nd. The “Freshies” were liberal with the eats. (Everyone admitted that.) We certainly had a jolly time that evening for we never dreamed of the events to follow. But they followed—that’s too sad to relate. And so the days and weeks have gone by taking us through our Freshman year. Now we find ourselves ready to look down on the new “Freshies” with a patronizing smile, for we refuse to believe that we were ever so small and green. To every one else we have looked the same as all the other “Freshies”, but we know what we have done in covering one-fourth of the way, and we are ready to begin our next year with the same old vim with which we started. Page 65 Row I—Robert Hinners, Benjamin Becker, Waitman Flowers, Elmer Hoffert, Howard Hatcher. Row 2—James Velde, Martie Miars, Ethel Conlee, Gladys Messmer, Cecilia Soldwedel, Florence Mace, Alpha Arends, Gordon Koch. Row 3—Edith Lauterbach, Margaret Hallstein, Ophia Toel, Ruth Sackenreuther, Anna Gehrs, Lenora Kickler, Janet Soldwedel. FRESHMEN B CLASS “Were we ever so small—so tiny?” thought the upper classmen when they saw the students who entered Pekin High School at the beginning of the second semester. We all declared these “Fresh-Freshies” to be firm believers in the old adage, “Quality, not quan-itty,” for they were extremely small in stature. We soon noticed that even though they were very small they were hustlers—every one. They have taken much interest in all of the High School affairs and have been loyal at all times. Especially is this loyalty to their school and also to their country shown in the thrift stamp sale in their class. The Freshmen were among the first to fill their front line and go over the top to Berlin, in the recent thrift stamp campaign. Soon after entering Pekin High School they organized their class, choosing Raymond Dwyer, president; Evert Carver, vice-president; Lenora Kickler, secretary; James Velde, treasurer, and Miss Parsons, class teacher. We are sure if they continue their High School career with as much energy and good will as has accompanied their first semester’s work, they will become one of the foremost classes of the school. This little gem was contributed by a freshman. Keep it up, Freshie, you are on the road to fame. Miss Karr has a knitting bag. It is chucked quite full of yarn. And every place that Miss Karr goes. That bag is on her arm. Page 67 R. cast fro U. £ SS wKo? R si-Tkg S t rs. P a g c 68 Page 69 % Page 70 PEKINIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief............. Assistant Editor............ Business Manager............ Assistand Business Managers Literary Editor............. Assistant Literary Editor. . . . Organization Editor......... Athletic Editor............. Joke Editors................ Staff Artists............... Class Photographer.......... Staff Stenographers......... ..................Helen Reuling .............Margaret Schurman ..................John McGinty .....Warren Egger, Walter Velde .................Claire Brereton ..................Mary Fitzgerald ..................Wanda Watson ..................Amos Hypes .....Jane Hawkins, Mike Pamson Louise Zerwekh, Wayne Campbell .............Anna Himmelheber . . . . Eleanora Winkel, Lysle Burns Page 71 THE BOYS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS. Stuart Le Gault..........................President Albert Potts .... Vice-President Walter H. Velde..........................Secretary Howard Smith.............................Treasurer One of the necessary essentials in the development of a successful High School record is that of promoting and strenuously boosting the athletic division. This most interesting work has fallen to the lot of the Boys’ Athletic Association, which is a strong organization and constantly growing. Every boy of the High School is a member of the Athletic Association, thereby not only carrying out the old adage that “In union there is strength,” but rendering it a most valuable unit to the High School in general. It is not only the duty as well as the purpose of our schools to develop the mental side of life, but also the physical. A strong mind is more able to do its work if it has a strong body behind it. It is with this point in view that the Boys’ Athletis Association has taken up this work. The members of the Athletic Board, as well as the managers of the various teams, are elected by the B. A. A. In the election of such members, much care is taken to select the ones most fitted for the position. During the past few years, the B. A. A. has taken great strides in the partaking of social affairs and distinguishing itself as a unit of the High School, rather than an independent organization. The B. A. A. has held all its regular meetings and several special ones this year. The Association has been active throughout the year and has been very successful, especially financially. The football season was well managed and after all expenses were paid, a goodly sum of about $70.00 was left in the treasury. The basketball season was also a success this year, and the finances are in excellent shape. Page 72 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club has an especially large enrollment this year of forty-one members. Miss Irene Muehlmann, supervisor of music in the city schools, directs the practices which are held every Thursday afternoon after the dismissal of school. Two and one-half credits are given to those who take this work. On the evenings of March 7 and 8 the Glee Club gave an entertainment at the High School, which was a great success. A neat sum was cleared which was used to complete payment on the Victrola and records. Throughout the year the Glee Club has rendered selections on various occasions, and the girls and their director have received many encouraging comments from the public. The following girls are members of the club: First Soprano Dorothy Balcke Catherine Behrens Marion Black Irene Brereton Mildred Byram Grace Cordts Verna Fluegel Thelma Fogelmark Elizabeth Goar Dallas Golden Marjorie Heisel Genevieve Henry Florence Kriegsman Edith Lauterbach Marie Lucas Clara Powers Pauline Reuling Monetta Riley Marjorie Schrock Mabel Soady Hazel Voll Elenora Winkel Second Soprano Helen Becker Bernice Brown Lucille Dewey Anna Dietrich Margaret Fair Jane Hawkins Vergie Isenberg Rotha Logan Florence Senninger Ruth Scheffler Mary Soldwedel Doris Stephens Alto Lysle Burns Nellie Reese Ruth Conlee Francis Ripper Lucille Grossweiler Vera Scheffler Wanda Morris Anna Himmelheber, Accompanist P • g e 73 THE ELKSWATAWA Albert W. Potts The Elkswatawa is the oldest literary society in the Pekin High School. This society was organized by a number of Senior boys of the class of 16 and has come down to their successors. The organization has a maximum membership of thirty, male students and male faculty. Boys are admitted to membership by the two-thirds majority of votes of those present at the meeting fo'-lowing the presentation of names. Each semester the officers are chosen from the student members. The primary purpose of the Elkswatawa is debating. It has furnished teams for all the debates in which the school has participated during the past few years. In connection with the debating are extemporaneous speeches and talks on current topics. The representatives in extemporaneous speaking who took part in the annual meet were members of the Elkswatawa. Regular meetings are held once every other week. The efficiency of the members of this society in literary work has been increased materially. An interest in the work and the desire to excel in it have been created. Although the Elkswatawa has been inactive during this last semester it has left its influence. With the coming of the new semester, is is hoped that the organization will start with new vim to carry on the work so nobly begun. LOST, STRAYED, OR STOLEN—A certain Didemusire society, scarcely a year old, and in excellent condition. Any information regarding its whereabouts will be greatly appreciated by the girls of P. H. S. Its recovery will restore a missing link in the chain of High School Organizations. Pane 74 THE DO-A-BIT CLUB “The scissors, please. Who has the scissors?’’ “Oh, I’ve found something good!” “Be careful of that paste.” “May I use the scissors now?” “Pass some of those magazines over this way.” “Oh, look at these dandy pictures! Don’t you think they d be good?” “Honestly, I can’t find anything at all.” “Here’s a good article you can have.” “Who has the scissors?” “Give me some of those dark blocks.” “Who has the thread?” “I wish I had my thimble here.” “Somebody give me the thread.” “Any more light blocks?” “Well wouldn’t that get you, I’ve sewed these blocks together wrong.” “The thread, please.” “Ouch! My finger!” “Sh, girls.” (A sample of the peace and quiet at a regular meeting of the Do-A-Bit Club.) Fourteen patriotic girls organized this little club early in December, choosing Miss Duerkop as president and Wanda Watson as secretary. When asked about the purpose of the club the girls always reply: “Our name reveals our aim.” Meetings of the club are held every week at the High School, and sometimes at the various homes of the girls. During the time that the scrap books are being made the meetings are held in the basement of the library. Their “bit” this winter has consisted of knitting, making scrap books, sending boxes to lonely soldiers, making comforters from blocks secured at the Red Cross sewing room, and knitting blocks for an afghan. Under the able direction of Miss Duerkop, the girls intend to continue the club as long as this particular kind of work is needed. The charter members of the club are: Miss Duerkop Claire Brereton Irene Brereton Gertrude Derrick Marie Eden Mary Ehrlicher Evelyn Gleich Jane Hawkins Anna Himmelheber Wanda Morris Bernice Reese Nellie Reese Helen Reuling Louise Zerwekh Wanda Watson Page 75 THE G. A. A. By Wanda Watson Studying is necessary. Exercise is ditto very! The G. A. A. endeavors to encourage an interest in athletics among the girls of Pekin High School, and to develop a feeling of sociability between the girls of the different classes. This year basketball teams for the various classes were organized, and with Miss Clem as coach, the girls enjoyed many games in the gym. An early morning hike to Mineral Springs Park, where the girls enjoyed a weenie roast”, was the only event of importance in the fall, but the girls had such a jolly time that they have planned many similar ones for the spring. That the G. A. A. may meet with success in everything undertaken in the future is the wish of the “Girls of ’18.” Officers Mary Fitzgerald..............................President Nellie Reese............................Vice-President Norma Hofferbert ...... Secretary Emily Schenck ....... Treasurer IS THIS TRUE? S tudious—Dorothea Abrahams E xact—Clare Brereton N atural—Wanda Watson I llustrious—Gertrude Derrick O riginal—Warren Egger R ational—Carl Emmerling S plendid—Lowell Hatcher O ptimistic—Josephine Kaebel P retty—Hermine Hippen H appy—George Hirth O bedient—Margaret Fair M usical—Norma Hoffebert O rderly—Edwardean Kraeger R eliable—Gilbert Neuhaus E nticing—Edith Sipfle J oily - William Aydelott U seful—Julia Scrimger N ovel—Annie Deakin I ncomparable—Albert Warren O utspoken—Albert Potts R easonable—Gladys Isenburg F resh—Dyce Baily R ebellious—Gerald Conaghan E normous—James Velde S mart Lawrence Schaumlefel H opeful—Alpha Arends M ischievous Robert Nebold A miable—Velma Burns N ice—Ethel Conlee Page 76 P • K e 77 Rou) I Schaumlefel, Rowan, Coach Brocht, Emmerling, Warren. Row 2—Noel. Robbins, Crosby, Meinen, Champion, Velde, Smith. Row 3 Sarff, Farmer, Gehrig. LeGault, Bishop. FOOTBALL At the beginning of school last fall, Coach Braucht with the aid of Captain Gehrig issued his call to arms for the football team. There was a gallant response and our team was soon on the way to the station of success. The boys, under the excellent coaching of Mr. Braucht, put in many days of hard work. From start to finish, the main word was “goThe boys were full of pep and confidence. We were very fortunate in having nine of the men on last year’s team as a nucleus. They were Captain Gehrig, Stuart Le Gault, Walter Velde, Howard Smith, Bruce Crosby, Carl Emmerling, Glenn Robbins, Lester Farmer and Albert Warren. The new men who reported proved to be quite promising material. It was with this store of ammunition that we were able, under great odds, to win four battles out of seven. We can also say without boasting that not a game was lost in which we were met on equal terms, and some were won under great odds. No matter who our opponents were, they were not long in learning they had to play football in order to compete with our P. H. S. boys. Our first game was with Lincoln, played at Lincoln. It was a hard-fought game, but our opponents in the end succeeded in scoring us three to nothing. As it was our first game of the season, and being played away from home with a team of high reputation, we did not look at defeat with any discouragement. Our main faults in playing were noted, and improved for the next game, which fell in our favor. Our next game was with El Paso, played at El Paso. It was a well-played game which warranted the good patronage. For once, the people of Pekin were fooled, for the El Paso team was known to be a good one and defeat for us was expected by many. But these people failed to realize that our team was also a good one trained by a good coach. In the end our team, characterized with the essentials of “good playing”, defeated El Paso with the score of 19 to 6. This little victory made our boys realize that they would not be content with winning part of the scheduled games, but demanded that all of the games be won. Our next game was with Eureka. Yes, they had a good team, too. So good that they were confident of victory. As they came walking up to the High School, an imaginary triumph was shining all over their faces. The boys all filed out of the “gym” and were soon on the field. A goodly crowd attended to the end of the game, as one-sided as it was. The ball was put in play and Eureka’s imagination was still optimistic, but soon fell. She was up against a stone wall, and soon learned she had to play ball or get off the field. Well, they tried to play, but in the end, they had accumulated a fine goose egg while we ran up only sixty points. When Peoria heard of the score, her hair stood on end, and she was dancing around in a state of frenzy, realizing she had the Nov. Page 79 17 game with us. No wonder Peoria brought about twenty-seven men with them and enough extra to protect their bribed ump . They needed them. Leaving the Eureka game, we find our next victory was over Lincoln. They also came with an attitude similar to that of Eureka. Butwhen they met our gridiron warriors again, they soon saw their only chance was to play Football. The battle was insured with such vehemence characteristic of football. Yes, Lincoln played for all she was worth. They used all of their pet plays, but failed, so resorted to go at it in tearing manner. Their breasts could be seen to fairly heave, their muscles strained as they hit our solid wall. They fought and struggled like great warriors. But alas, of no avail. The first half was up, but in our favor. Back to the field again, the battle was resumed with renewed efforts and strategem. Several of our men were laid out, but in the end all failed for Lincoln. Pekin won with the score of 34 to 0. Lincoln had won a big goose egg. By this time several of our best men were laid up with broken noses, a bad leg, or an injury of some kind. Due to the transactions of the Eureka game. Dutch Meinen had received the title of “Man-Killer”. Peoria received further warning through the entering of one of the Eureka men in a Peoria hospital. Our coach criticized the boys severely for playing too hard and scaring Peoria half to death. So it was that we sent “part” of our team to Streator. We were greatly outweighed and all odds were against us. It was thus that we met with defeat, with the score of 48 to 6 in Streator’s favor. The next game was on November 17th with Peoria. Our defeat at Streator was to them like camphor to a fainting woman. Yet they had sufficient warning of what might happen, if they did not keep cautious. So, to be sure they would have plenty of reserves, in case the battle would be too hot for some, they brought twenty-seven “men” in football clothes and plenty extra to back them. They successfully sought the friendship of the referee and treated him with flattery, bonbons, etc.! Well, to make a long story short, Peoria, like all others, soon learned that she had to play football if she got anywhere. Why, she even went far enough in her moods of preparation to order the ambulance down to the grounds at the end of the first half, for fear some of their boys or the “ump” might get hurt! But alas, she soon came to realize that her delirium was all useless. She saw that Pekin played good, clean football and that she would have to do the same. The game from start to finish was characterized by good, clean playing on Pekin’s part, but with odds against us, we met with an honorable defeat. The final score was 28 to 14 in Peoria’s favor. The last game of the season was with Wyoming on Thanksgiving day. The game was played at Pekin, and it rather looked as though our boys wanted revenge for the last two games, which I guess they Page 80 got. Wyoming had a good team, and good playing was done by both sides throughout the game. It was a victory for us. The score was 48 to 0 in our favor, and the season ended with a good friendly game. We had succeeded in winning four out of seven games, three of the four resulting in a blank chart for our opponents. The teams we played were all of the first rank and much credit should be given to our coach, Mr. Braucht, for our degree of success. MEMBERS OF THE FOOTBALL Robert Gehrig, (Capt.) Stuart Le Gault Howard Smith Walter Velde Glenn Robbins John Meinen Bruce Crosby Carl Emmerling Lester Farmer TEAM (INCLUDING SUBS) Albert Warren Walter Rowan George Bishop Wilbur Wells Lawrence Schaumleffle Reginald Sipfle Fink Champion Harold Sarff FOOTBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1917 Oct. 6 Lincoln at Lincoln . Lincoln . 3 Pekin . ... 0 Oct. 13 El Paso at Pekin . El Paso . 6 Pekin. ... 19 Oct. 20 Eureka at Pekin . Eureka . 0 Pekin . . . .61 Oct. 27 Lincoln at Pekin . Lincoln . 0 Pekin . . .34 Nov. 10 Streator at Streator. . . . . Streator .48 Pekin . 6 Nov. 17 Peoria Central at Pekin. Thanksgiving Day— . Peoria Cent.. .28 Pekin. .14 Wyoming at Pekin . Wyoming. . . . 0 Pekin. . . .48 Page 81 BASKETBALL PLAYERS ON TEAM Stuart Le Gault Howard Smith Fink Champion Walter Velde John Meinen Robert Gehrig Arthur Lohnes Forward Forward-Center . Center (Capt.) Guard and Forward Guard Guard and Forward Guard and Forward P « g e 82 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE FOR 1917-18 Dec. 15 Green Valley at Pekin . Green Valley.. 14 Pekin . . 30 Dec. 22 Mackinaw at Pekin . Mackinaw. . . . 5 Pekin .17 Jan. 9 Washington at Pekin . Washington. . 9 Pekin .10 Jan. 18 Delavan at Delavan . Delavan 25 Pekin .16 Jan. 19 Mason City at Mason City. . . Mason City.. . 45 Pekin. 4 Jan. 26 Riverside (Chicago) at Chicago Feb. 2 Manual at Pekin . Manual 22 Pekin. . 7 Feb. 9 Mason City at Pekin . Mason City.. 20 Pekin .16 Feb. 13 Washington at Washington. . . Washington. . . 33 Pekin . . 0 Feb. 15 Delavan at Pekin Delavan 23 Pekin .22 Feb. 21 Lewiwtown at Pekin Lewistown. . . . 23 Pekin .19 Feb. 22-23 Tournament at Peoria Washington. . 13 Pekin .10 While we were still playing football. the majority of our sched- uled opponents were working hard at basketball. Yet, w hen the call for volunteers was made, there was an excellent response. The boys from the Freshmen to the Senior class flocked to the gym like volunteers around an enlistment bureau. Each one was tried out, and given his chance to “make good”. It was only a few days before December 15 when we were to play our first game of the season with a team that had been playing basketball, while we were still at football. During these remaining few days our boys put in some faithful work. The evening before the game our coach appointed seven of the men to be pitted against Green Valley. The Green Valley team was one of good repute, having won several victories over good teams. The Green Valley boys were well liked by some of the Pekin girls, owing to the fact that they not only cheered as Pekin scored, but even more so when Green Valley did. The game was a very interesting one from start to finish, but in the face of odds, the final score was in our favor, beating them on our own floor with a score of thirty to fourteen. The Green Valley boys went home like “banty” roosters whose feathers had been slightly ruffled. Our next game was played December 22 at Pekin with Mackinaw. Oh, yes, Mackinaw had a splendid team, but in the end Howard Smith’s long range baskets were too much for them. We scored another victory, which was seventeen to five in our favor. Thus far our team had done very well and merited more praise than they received. We were somewhat encouraged. On January 16, when we played our next game, which was with Washington at Pekin, we were confident of victory. P a g e 83 The Washington boys greatly outweighed ours, but somehow Fink Champion became angry during the last half of the game, and didn t care how he got the balls in the basket. He surely made a streak of goals which was more than Washington could stand, as a result, they met with a defeat, the score being ten to nine in our favor. But here 1 pause, as 1 note the remainder of our scheduled scores. We had won the first three games of the season, and why should that not look encouraging? Vet I do not know whether it was that the figure three had some evil charm connected with it, or whether the old adage that a poor start makes a good ending and a good start makes a bad ending held good in this case; nevertheless, 1 may truthfully say that we made a bad ending. Out of the remaining eight games we lost every one. Our next game was with our old rival Delavan on January 18. It was the first one played away from home. Delavan’s team was made up of experienced men and greatly outweighing ours. It was thus that in the end we met with defeat. Delavan had accumulated twenty-five points, while we had but sixteen. The next day, January 19, our team went to Mason City. Our former success must have gone a long way toward making our opponents work harder than ever. The boys on our team were all practically new men at basketball, except Stuart Le Gault, while most of Mason City men had four years’ experience. The lack of practice and experience seems to have been our main drawback, but we have some very promising material for next year, so look out, Delavan, Mason City and Manual. At length, in the face of great odds, when the game was finished. Mason City succeeded in running up forty-five points, while Pekin had but four. On February 2 we met Manual High of Peoria on our floor. It was in this game that our boys experienced the first “five men defense play.” It really took our boys off their feet at first, but “Boy” Gehrig's speed, “Dutch’s” good guarding, and “Stew’s” clever moves kept our opponents from scoring too heavily. We met with another defeat, however, with the score of seven to twenty-two in Manual’s favor. Thus far, we had won three and lost three. Our boys worked hard for the next game and improved greatly. Our next game, which was on February 9, was with Mason City. They had beaten us badly before, but we determined to show them a round, or at least make them earn all they got. Many accused the Mason City boys of carrying horse-shoes in their pockets, while others said each fellow carried a rabbit’s foot to the game with him. Not stopping to discuss this matter, we must say they beat us by a very small margin. The score was sixteen to twenty in their favor. Page 84 Again we were to meet Washington, but on their floor and on the lucky day of February 13th. Well, it might have been lucky, but not for us. This was the only game of the season that Pekin did not score. Our boys worked hard, but luck, as you might call it, was against them. The game resulted in a victory for Washington with a score of thirty-three to nothing. Two days following, on February 13, we again met our old rival Delavan. The game was started with much optimism on our part, for Pekin never droops over a loss, but only fights harder to win. At the end of the first half the game stood in our favor. The boys played remarkably well and presented a very thrilling game. Delavan tied us in the second half, and scores were made alternately from then on. Excitement was at its height for our visitors as well as us. As the end drew nigh, one of our boys threw a basket which would have carried us over two points, but the whistle blew for a foul. Delavan made the foul shot just as the half came to an end, thus defeating us by one point. The score was twenty-two to twenty-three in Dela-van’s favor. Our next game was with Lewistown, whose team was one holding the highest rank of any we had played. Nevertheless, we did not falter, but put up a hard fight. In the end, however, we lost by a score of nineteen to twenty-three. The next and last game of the season was the Tournament, played at Peoria and with Washington. Our coach was absent during the game and all around luck was against our boys. It was agreed by all that had our coach, Mr. Braucht, been there, in all probability thegame would have resulted in our favor. The game was a good one, and when the final whistle blew, Pekin had two points to Washington’s thirteen. This year the athletic sports have been very limited. Baseball has not been and will not be played by the Pekin High School this year. Owing to the war, many things have been cut out. The absence of our track work is most regretted, as our men are in excellent shape, and have long been looking forward to the coming of the track season. In every line we can present men of superior ability. But, as the end of the school term draws nigh, without our work in this line, no time will be lost in devoting all our efforts towards the strenuous execution of our duty, to promote our beloved country in the struggle in which she is now involved. Then when the war clouds disappear and peace is once more restored, our dear old Pekin High will resume her high rank in the athletic field, and be surpassed by none. Page 85 A PECULIAR PERSON By Carl J. Emmcrling IT is not the writer’s intention to cast about disparaging remarks about Obediah Horsesage, for any such a deed upon the said writer’s part would make him be shunned by every lover of veracity. On the other hand, he wishes to state that according to his opinion, Obadiah Horsesage is the model of perfect beauty and symmetry. We know Obadiah as a man from one year, according to the size of his eyes, to sixty years of age, according to the wrinkles in his face. The first thing that one sees as he inspects is that great nasal protuberance. In fact, Obadiah has a wonderful nose. It is neither shaped like a banana nor like a bologna; rather more like a medium sized squash. The surface of his head rises from nonentity at the base of his nose back about two inches at an angle of one degree. Then it drops precipitately to form the rear of his cranium. The angle formed at that rise and fall is concealed by a sparse growth of sandy hair. There is no break in his features from the cavernous mouth to the Adam’s apple-studded neck. In order to study his symmetrical body, one must go to his rear, because his great nose somewhat obstructs the view. Therefore, since the writer is too weary to strive to evade that nose and since he is hopeless that he shall ever attain such beauty, he leaves Obadiah Horsesage in the enjoyment of his beauty or rather pulchritude. P a g e 86 A DAY OF MISHAPS By Howard Smith PENNINGTON! Oh, Pennington! It sho’ am time fo’ you to be getting up. Ma goodness sakes alive, chil’. You all ’ll neva get to dat school house at dis rate. Why on earf don’ you hurry?” “Aw go on. Pansy. It’s only half past eight. School don’t start till nine, anyway.” “A’right, Honey. But mind, now. Don’t yo’ blame ol’ Pansy when yo’ gets a lam-bastin’ fo’ bein’ late. I sho’ ain’t to blame dis mo’nin’.” Pennington, however, decided to get up at once. The reason for this? Well,- have you ever been around the kitchen just before the first call for breakfast? How those sizzling pancakes do smell? That’s why Pennington decided to.crawl out from beneath the warm covers. The morning was beautiful, too. The sun shone in at the window, and the odor of spring mingled with that of hot pancakes. When Pennington looked out of the window he beheld a sight to make the heart of any mischievous boy of twelve “jump with joy.” There, just beneath his window, stood Pansy, looking up the street— waiting for the tardy milk man to arrive. “Why not give old Pansy a little shower bath,” thought “Penny.” No sooner thought of than done. The edge of the huge china basin appeared over the edge of the window sill, and several drops of water fell upon the curly locks of Pansy’s black head. She did not appear to notice this, however, and the manipulator of the basin decided to increase the volume of water. Here’s where the day’s troubles began. Penny’s hands were wet, and the basin was heavy and smooth. The result was—the boy minus the basin. There came a scream from below. “O-o-o! ! Help! Help! De Lawd hab—splutter—mercy on dis poor nigga! ! I’se killed! I know I’se killed! ! Pennington dressed rapidly—but did not go downstairs. (He knew he’d meet his Waterloo when he did.) He could not stay in his room forever, though, and— “Pennington! Pennington! do you hear?” “Yes, mam,” very meekly—“I guess I do,” to himself. “Come down here this very instant!” “Now explain yourself. You’ve nearly broken Pansy s shoulder, and have ruined my most beautiful basin. Oh! I should have known better than to put it in your room. Speak! Speak! Don’t try to sneak away!” Page 87 “Well, 1 didn’t mean to do it. You see—I—well—you—know—I thought—” “Yes! You thought! Get out of here at once!” “But 1 haven’t—” “No—and what’s more you won’t get any breakfast. Your father will speak to you at noon.” “Speak,” thought Penny. “It won’t be a tongue lashing, either.” As Pennington walked toward school, his frown began to disappear, and his.step grew lighter. The birds were singing—and why not for him? Of course, they were. “Hello, Pennington. Isn’t this just a glorious morning?” “Oh! Hello, Margie. Gee! Ain’t it grand? I’d like to play hookey.” “But you mustn’t, Penny. Then they’d expell you, and I wouldn’t—” “Aw, now, don’t start teasin’ me. Let me carry your books? Gosh! What kind of ink is that?” “Uncle Henry brought it from the city. Don’t drop it, now. Just think—it cost fifteen cents! And such a small bottle!” Here was a chance for more trouble—and Penny didn’t slip by, either. He had not gone ten yards when his foot caught in a hole in the board sidewalk, and he pitched forward on his face, the books— and ink, too—beneath him. When he arose, woe was his! Of course the bottle was broken, and a large violet spot was plainly visible on the front of his waist. (Nor did it confine itself to his waist. It was mighty uncomfortable to the skin, also.) “Oh! Now you’ve done it! I knew it, I knew it! Why did I ever let you carry it?” “But, Margie, I—” Margie was gone! Her actions indicated that she was quite “peeved,” too. “Aw! What’s the use?” thought Penny. “By ginger I won’t go to school with this ink on my waist, anyway. I’ll go down to the depot and watch the trains come in.” Now the natural thing for a boy to do is to “hop” a train and run away. If this does not occur, the dejected lad should be run over by the train, anyway. Neither one happened, however. Just as Pennington reached the crossing, there was a rush and a crash, and Dr. Cartan’s car was smashed to small bits. The doctor was luckily thrown clear, and Penny ran to his assistance. No one else had seen the accident—but several men had heard the crash and now came running. “How did it happen?” “Is he dead?” “Call Dr. Pratt.” F a g e 88 These were some of the excited remarks. Then an elderly man came running back from the train, which had stopped a short distance up the track. “Who saw the accident?’’ “I—I did,’’ breathed Penny. “Write your name and address on this paper, Sonny,” ordered the man. Penny did so at once. Penny rushed home at once to spread the news. Accidents were rare in the little town, and the accident to Pansy was soon forgotten. “Yes, and I gave him my name, too.” “That was right, son. More than likely you will have to appear in court when the case comes up. Now, dear, you mustn t be afraid. Be a man. Mama will be proud of you.” “Well, not so bad after all,” thought Pennington. All my past sins forgiven. A day—or maybe two—off from school, and a hero when 1 return. Not so worse—not so worse.” A TRIP TO FIND WONDERLAND by Monctta Riley The morning sun shone faintly, and the Dewey grass gazed up at the “Himmel” (heber) as I started on my journey to find Wonderland. The first thing I noticed was a “Hawkin” a “Log an” near by on a road, leading I knew not where, was a Reuter (rider) delivering some “Campbell’s” “Soup(y)” to an old woman on whose forehead was a “W(r)inkle.” Her husband’s name was “Abraham” and they were indeed a happy couple, but one could tell that Abraham was the “Rueling” factor of the home. In the yard stood an old So(l)d-well” from which I was invited to fill my water bottle and to refresh myself. Abraham told me, “My wife drinks this water all the time. She can’t work much any more. I“ts-her-weak” back, you know.“In the wheat field I saw the “Farmer’s” laborors busy with the Ripper”. They had two sons “F(r)itz” and “Gerald.” ”F(r)itz was a “Volge(st), and “Gerald” merely “Sang”. The neighboring farmer’s name was “McGinty.” As I passed his farm, he was using a “Hammer” on a few nails in his old house-top. His wife, had she been of the opposite sex, would have reminded me of “Dietrich” Knickerbocker in Irving’s “History.” Their son “Nelson” whom I took to be “Pan’s son” because he played a flute so beautifully, had charge of a restaurant owned by a man named “Bailey As I passed through the restaurant door two little boys were standing there. One of them said “Say, mister, my name is Morris” and will you “Lohnes” a quarter?” As I did not understand at first, I replied “Watson?” He repeated the request and I kindly obliged him with the quarter. Page 89 After enjoying an “Egger” two I went on down the road. I had not gone far, however, when I decided to drink of the water which I got from “Abraham”. “Here, for John’s sake give me some of that “Er licker”, said an old man by my side. He told me that his name was '“Scheffler” and that he had a son whom he called “Eugene”. I offered him a drink of the water, but he refused saying, “I do not care for that brand of liquor and it would not “Ayd a lot”. As it was growing dark, I began to look for a place to spend the night. I soon discovered a beautiful, restful-looking house called Brereton Inn. 1 willingly entered and, as I did so, 1 saw a dog, and heard the “Pratt-le of a child whose name was “Florence”. She had a Hypes’ rattle in one hand and a “Pretzle(y)” in the other. She said to me, “My papa’s name is ‘Carl’ and he find ‘De Silva’ dollar for mama and baby, an my doggie is de “Keinath” doggie in the world and I tall him “Ne-bold” cause he’s afraid. I did not listen to her at first but as she became a ‘ Crosb(ab)y I talked to her. Her mother came out and told me I might spend the night there and resume my journey to find Wonderland on the morrow. I knew, however, that I had passed over the “Walk of “Mire and all heart “Burns and pains we e over. I realized I had found “Eden or Wonderland because I then knew that God s World is all a Wonderland. Page 90 .. Calenbar ♦ ♦ SEPTEMBER -5C.PT. 10. 10 School opens after a wonderful vacation. Freshies greener and smaller than ever. 1 1 Regular routine begins. Aren’t the new teachers cute”? P. M. R. “Did you say his name is Braucht? 13 Football practice begins. With twenty-five candidates we should have some season. 18 School dismissed at noon for parade which was given in honor of the drafted men. Ike” Bower and Eddie” Breadon were visitors at school. 22 Seniors decide to have a real hayrack party with good eats. 23 Junior class had a combined hike and hayrack party to Soldwedel’s cabin. What did you say about spooning? 24 Elkswatawa holds first meeting and makes big plans for the coming year. Soph B’s elect class officers. 28 The Senior hayrack party, at last! Oh where, oh where did our marshmallows go? OCTOBER 1 Blue Monday! Several boys were asked to pay for the marshmallows which we hope they enjoyed the other night. 3 G. A. A. elected officers. Junior B’s elected officers and Miss Clem for class teacher. Lucille Ropp hands in resignation of presidency for Soph B's and Edith Sipfle takes her place. Page 91 5 17 18 19 20 22 23 24 23 26 27 29 30 31 Soph A s have party at Aydelott s cabin. Many enjoy the close companionship of yellow jackets. High School dance at Elk’s Hall. Nuff sed! Bruce Crosby enrolls in Miss Coleman’s dancing class. Senior B’s had a class meeting to decide on pins. Junior A s “pin’’ committee also had a meeting. At football practice “Smittie made a dive for his “man but the man wasn’t there. Conse-sequently “Smittie” has been going about with a stiff neck. Mr. Allison informed the Junior A s that they couldn’t get their class pins until next year. The air’s blue all about them. Eureka calls off football game. □ct IJ Indigo Monday for almost every one. Wonder how many are carrying forty-seven tons? Freshmen elect officers. Chem. Lab. and everybody glad. Wonder why? Aydelott boys awarded medals for selling First Liberty Loan Bonds. Had a staff meeting after school and Mr. Allison explained the work each member must do. Lucille Dewey escorted home by F. E. Rupert from dancing school. Eugene Derrick and chair took a header off the third step of the platform in physics lecture room. Mr. A s English class reading Macbeth come to the scene where Lady Macbeth, in fainting cries, “Help! Ha!” Paul Reuter: Say, Mr. Allison d’you think a woman would say that when she fainted?” Mr. A.: T m sure I don’t know, Paul; she most likely would scream.” Soph B’s gave Hallowe’en party in the gym. We win football game with Lincoln, 34-0. Look at that score. F. E. Rupert has been wearing long trousers ever since he took L. D. home from dancing school! O ye aspiring young freshmen, Ludvik and Days of ’49! Hooray! general assembly this A. M. Dr. Hallister gave us a fine talk on our opportunities as high school students. M. J. kicked out of political economy. Hallowe’en! Spooks around everywhere and an eighth hour class in chem. included. The air reeks with tragedy. Page 92 NOVEMBER 1 Registration for girls of the high school. Some registered for aviatrix, Red Cross nurse and service in France. 2 Well! The high school has a victrola! We sang, or tried to sing, patriotic songs with it but the “vie” came out too strongly on the high notes. Freshman B show they are still here by having a class party. Spectators soaked with a hose. 3 Pekin beat Eureka in a football game 61 toO. Who says we haven’t a good team? 5 The path is hot between the Assembly and Mr. A s office. Bill Nordhoff visits school. 6 Wow! Quarterly Exams! and everybody studying their heads off. Seniors “postpone” Waffle Supper. 7 William Nordhoff, now in the U. S. Navy gave a very interesting and lengthy talk on Great Lakes Naval Training Station. 8 Chemistry class generated chlorine and most of the class are going about with “colds.” 9 Quarterly exam papers are being returned and Oh s and Ah s resound. What became of the senior Waffle Supper? 10 Pekin beaten by Streator in football game. Keep the score quiet. 13 Mr. Smith gave a short talk on the Civic Union and Lyceum course which they are putting on this year. Wanted: 73 cents for a ticket. 14 The Caesar class is building a bridge, Caesar style. A small organization has been formed, called “Do-A-Bit in behalf of the soldiers. 1 5 Chemistry class made hydrochloric acid and nearly all the students turned pale. 16 Collection taken up for the Y. M. C. A. Mass meeting for the Peoria game. End of the quarter. 21 Report cards given out. Many of them “Waterloos”. 22 The weather has changed. There’s a 100 mile an hour wind and rain. 27 G. A. A. hold meeting and decide to have a party and invite the B. A. A. Explosion in chemistry laboratory. 28 New janitor and Jake have somewhat heated argument which is brought up through the airshaft. P a g e 93 29 Thanksgiving! Pekin won football game with Wyoming; score 47 to 0. DECEMBER 3 Everybody sorry and glad to come back to school. Vacations are good for us. 5 Lieutenant Hecketsweiler gave a splendid talk on his experiences in the trenches at Fort Sheridan. He also gave us a lesson in patriotism. 7 B. A. A. and G. A. A. had a big party in the gym and Lieutenant Hecketsweiler honored us with his presence. Everybody reported a fine time. 10 Mr. Ludvik applied for entrance at the officer’s training camp. 13 The “Do-A-Bit” club has sent some boxes to the soldiers and it is hoped that those who receive them will enjoy them as much as those who sent them did in preparing them. 14 P. H. S. starts basketball season by beating Green Valley 30 to 14. 17 Vacation days draw near and people are beginning to think of Xmas. 21 P. H. S. wins basketball game with Mackinaw, 17 to 5. “Pep” meeting and the boys presented a gold knife and chain to Coach Braucht. Who says the coach doesn’t know how to blush! 22 Xmas vacation begins. Hooray! JANUARY 8 Back again at the old grind. Jake tries to fall through the skylight. 9 Football team has picture taken. C. B.: “Miss Carlson, where’s the knowledge part of the brain?’ Miss C. (absently): Sulphur dioxide, isn’t it?” I 1 Basketball game tonight, Pekin vs. Lewiston. — But the team didn’t arrive because of the heavy snow. 14 Semester’s end draws near, and then we “haughty seniors” become post-graduates. 1 3 Each editor of the Pekinian staff gave a report before the assembly. Found on the board of Mr. Berkema’s room, “Abandon hope, all ye who enter here.” 18 Last day of school for a week! Whoop la! Coal shortage. 28 Back again and nobody knew anything. Latin classes entertain P. H. S. with Anthony’s funeral oration. We hope we never live in a “sound proof” building. 29 Visitors today. R. C. Smith and Dr. Balcke. Everybody on their dignity. 30 Exam schedule made out and many anxious faces. “Lord God cf hosts be with us yet, lest we forget, lest we forget!” P « g e 94 FEBRUARY 4 E. R. R. (Eng. 7) “They were sitting peaceably in their home when their own son shot them through the window.’’ 5 Exams begin!!! 1 I Exams are over and new semester begins. 12 Lincoln’s birthday. 14 Valentine day! Mass meeting for Delavan game and Boy missed the desk when he made his speech. 1 3 Exciting basketball game between Pekin and Delavan. Delavan won! 23 to 22. P. H. S. dance after the game. 21 Seen on the bulletin board. “All those in the Soph class who intend to go to the party please bring your money as the class is financially embarassed.” 22 Washington's birthday. Professor Allison gives splendid patriotic speech. All sang “America.’’ 23 Lewiston licked Pekin in basketball game. 23 In Chem: Miss C. “Good morning Bud.” Bud: “I wasn’t asleep.” MARCH I Pekin beaten. 13 to 10. by Washington at basketball tournament in Peoria. Many students fail to report for school in the afternoon. 4 Blue slips flying around in school. Sale of Thrift Stamps begins today and there seems to be much competition among the lower classes. 3 Classes contend in sale of tickets for Art Exhibit: Seniors advised to try to win the pictures but— 6 Lady for the victrola gives an interesting demonstration of use of Victors in the school. It was all right but awfully short! 7 and 8 Big Art Exhibit at the high school. Returns are to be used for the purchase of pictures and victrola. 9 Characters for the Senior Stunt Show are chosen. “Large” attendance at the Senior class party. 1 I Freshman shows his originality by falling up the stairs. 12 Soph A’s have class meeting. We imagine it was important “coz they always are, y’know.” 13 Two Freshies show patriotism when they appear wearing the Boy Scouts uniform. Heard in the assembly: Bruce Crosby, Stew, L. G. and Paul R. singing to Lysle B.— I m sorry, dear, I made you cry!” 14 Greba Logan is a visitor at P. H. S. First prize for the sale of tickets for Art Exhibit awarded to Junior B’s. Second prize to Soph A. Page 95 15 Freshmen A’s requested to bring their own spoons to the class party. The advanced Senior classes hold another one of their important meetings. 18 Soph A’s have meeting and decide to have their “prize” framed. 19 “Dutch” mistakes himself for a girl. Pupils are urged to donate books for the soldiers. The Seniors have a “booster” for the “Stunt Show”. 20 Bruce has the measles. 21 Basketball pictures taken. 22 At Last! That wonderful Stunt Show! “Kitchen Bouquets” played a prominent part. 25 Plan for boosting the sale of War Saving Stamps presented to students. “Over the top” becomes the slogan here. 26 Onslaught on Hindenburg line is favourable. Berkema enters German Class via the window. 27 Bell out of order, causes much confusion. British, Italian, and French lines filled! Henrietta DeSilva fell down the stairs. 28 Captain Scrimger gave a very good talk this morning on military life. 29 Braucht and Berkema play hookey the last two periods. George Bishop came to school with a white shirt on. Page 96 APRIL 1 Allison frankly criticizes the Seniors in Thrift Stamp Campaign. We are sure it was only an April fool’s “joke”. 2 Allison calls meeting of boys who intend to work on farms this summer. Junior B’s total sale of stamps is $946.96. Fine work! Albert Potts kicked out of physics class. He says he deserved it1 3 Miss Gould the new home economics teacher arrives. Soph A s reach the $1,000 mark in the Thrift Stamp drive. Juniors still ahead. 4 Bud Egger tries new explosive in Chemistry class. Save it for the Kaiser, Bud. “Skinny Rupert visits school. 5 End of first campaign of the Thrift Stamp drive. The Juniors are the winners with a total of $7,000. A new plan made for second campaign. 8 Senior B’s finally decide on their class pins! 10 Miss D. “Where’s Katharine Behrens? S. K. “She sprained her neck!” Senior girls hold very important meeting and squabble about graduation. I I Allison appears with a black eye. We wonder how he got it. 12 No school because of teachers’ institute. Nobody mad! 15 War number of “Red and White” on sale. Jane Hawkins’tortoiseshell specks make their first appearance. 16 The Service Flag for the high school was dedicated. Claude Stone was the main speaker of the evening. B. A. A. postpone banquet to April I 9. I 7 Awful scandal! Kate Behrens seen powdering her nose! 18 Braucht chews gum while taking the roll call. Fine example! 19 Seniors give successful repetition of “Stunt Show”. Report Cards. Groans and more of them. B. A. A. Banquet. I hree girls appear wearing blue and yellow ribbons. Why? 23 E. Reinhardt, S. LeGault, K. Nebold, A. Hypes kicked out of physics laboratory for burning rubber. 29 H. S. students march in parade given for the drafted men. Wish the train had been a little later. Scouts have parade in the evening Three runaways return from “Memphis”. 30 Found in Physiology room a portrait of Miss Carlson by her niece Virginia. Seniors decide to have a party. MAY I Anna H. returns from visit to Northwestern. Mr. Allison announces that he will be unable to meet some pupils who were invited to his office by request. P g e 97 2 Dorothy Balche gives her opinion of how to have a good class play. Song books presented to high school. 3 Seniors receive “artistic” pencils from Brown’s Business College. 6 Knitted comforter made by Junior B’s for soldiers is on display in assembly. Monetta R. receives announcement of Mr. Ludvik’s marriage. B. A. A. decide to organize baseball teams. 7 Miss Muehlmann conducts a patriotic “sing” from 3:30 to 4:00. Juniors begin practice on class play. 8 Dr. Felmley of Illinois State Normal University gives a talk on Lducation . Centennial program at high school. 10 Big Senior stunt party. Mock Wedding was the stunt of the evening. 1 3 G. Bishop and L. Peyton kicked out of commercial geography. L. Peyton after school: “We re going up and lick Holt!” 14 Chemistry class died in laboratory. Senior and freshman baseball teams played. 13 Pekinian goes to press! At last! 16 We find out our “fate” about the Junior banquet. JUNE 3 Juniors finally stage their successful play. “The Blossoming of Mary Ann.” 9 Baccalaureate sermon. 10 Exams begin! 12 We graduate. It’s all over! 14 Alumni banquet. We are “alumni” and always will be! P • K 98 LZEKWeKK JUNIOR CLASS PLAY, 1917 by Claire S. Brereton The month of April was upon us with the usual showers, and with it came the news that we must get to work on our class play. After many days of discussion we succeeded in engaging Mrs. H. E. Cumer-ford of Peoria, as our coach. She chose the play for us, and by May, ‘play practice’ was the common excuse given by the cast when they made a weak recitation. On Friday, June I, 1917, the farce comedy, “Jimmie’s Aunt Jane’’ was presented in the auditorium. The theme of the play dealt with college life and the trouble caused by Jimmie’s staying out too late. His excuse was that he was visiting his Aunt Jane. His chum’s attempt to impersonate that lady and aid Jim and the confusion which resulted, caused much laughter. The thread of romance running through the sketch gave the necessary touch of seriousness to make the play a success. Jimmie Cavendish, a Rah-rah Boy....................Marvin Johannes Tad Cheseldine, The College Cut-up................Warren Egger Leviticus, The Ace of Spades...........................Amos Hypes Major Kilpepper, The Head of the Military....George Himmelheber Professor Senacharib Popp, The Chair of Philology. Keneth Nebold Scotch MacAllister, The Football Captain..............Bruce Crosby Shorty Long, The Ubiquitous Freshman.................Mike Pamson Billy Van Dorn, On the Glee Club...................Lester Farmer Dr. Twiggs, On the Faculty.........................Eugene Reinhard Miss “Jim' Channing, The Girl from Dixie..........Mary Fitzgerald Majorie Haviland, The College Widow...................Lysle Burns Mrs. Baggsby, “Ma ”, A Popular Landlady.............Wanda Watson Miss Jane Cavendish, Cavendish Dean Wall Street, N. Y...............................Claire Brereton Mrs. Cleopatra Popp, A Faculty Type................Huldah Harmel Mrs. Mollie Stiles, A Honeymooner.................Katherine Parker Miss Twiggs, A Relic of Other Days..................Helen Rueling Mrs. Twiggs, A Motherly Old Soul.....................Mary Aydelott Mixer.............................................Wayne Campbell Faculty.........................John McGinty, Anna Himmelheber I John Pfanz Elmon Waltmire Roy Vogelsang Walter Dietric h Paul Reuter Music: Presbyterian Orchestra Page 100 THE STUNT SHOW By Claire S. Brereton “The meeting will please come to order,” came in an authorative tone from our president. “We must raise some money—right away. Are there any suggestions?” “Miss President, I move we give a stunt show.” “You have heard the motion, is there a second to it?” “I second the motion!” “I third it!” “All those in favor, signify by saying ‘aye’!” “AYE! !” Preparations began at once and by March 22, all was in readiness. At eight o’clock on that evening the gym was well filled. The first number on the program was a little farce entitled “Chopsticks and Spikins”. The clever little play brought forth many laughs and the pageant, a patriotic stunt, was roundly applauded. To its success we owe much to George Himmelheber who played the part of Autocracy admirably well. Several other numbers completed the program. The proceeds of our efforts netted a hundred dollars, a very welcome amount to swell our nearly exhausted treasury. On April 19, the “Stunt Show” was repeated with a few changes in the program. The pageant was substituted by “Tingleweed’s Night School,” a short comedy written by one of our own classmates, Warren Egger. The personification of half a dozen popular songs was carried out splendidly. From the second performance we netted thirty-eight dollars which we presented to the Pekin Chapter of the Red Cross. THE ART EXHIBIT by Claire S. Brereton On the first of March an announcement was made that the Girl’s Glee Club was going to give a program in the assembly room and that an Art Exhibit was to be held in the auditorium on March seventh and eighth. We were all urged to sell tickets, as the proceeds from the musical program were to be used to pay the balance on our Victrola, while money from the Art Exhibit was to be expended for several new pictures for the assembly room. Both entertainments were well attended and, as a result, we own the victrola and have ordered several pictures which are reproductions of the world’s best and most famous masterpieces. Page 101 “THE BLOSSOMING OF MARY ANNE” On June 3 the Juniors gave their class play entitled, “The Blossoming of Mary Anne.” The first act takes place in the country. William Barkeley, Mary Anne’s former sweetheart who has apparently forgotten her, appears in the neighborhood of her home but in the wake of another girl. In the second act Mary Anne’s rich society aunt takes a hand in the affair by bringing the girl to the city where she blooms out as a beauty and a belle. In the third act, at a dance, Mary Anne and Barkeley come together again. Barkeley is anxious to renew the former friendship, but through the maneuvers of Elaine Jewett who has her mind set upon getting Barkeley, they are separated. The scene of the fourth and last act is again in the country where Mary Anne has taken up nursing to cure her heartache. Elaine Jewett, the girl who has won Barkeley away from Mary Anne, decides to atone for the mischief she has done, and frees Barkeley in order that he may win Mary Anne who has ha.d his heart all the time. The city society types in the play afford an amusing contrast to the eccentric rural characters. The up to-date society matron is contrasted with the good-hearted country house-wife. The lazy maid-of-all-work is excruciatingly funny, and the sharp-tongued village dressmaker is no less amusing in a different way. The invalid girl has a delicate charm, and her tempestuous older sister is vivid and compelling. Then there is a lively society bud, while the heroine herself wins the hearts of all by her sweetness and loyalty. The young men all likeable college chaps. CAST OF CHARACTERS. William Barkeley, A Yale Man........................Albert Potts Charles Mason of Barkeley’s Fraternity............Stuart LeGault Lloyd Mason of Barkeley’s Fraternity..............Howard Smith Teddy Farnum of Barkeley’s Fraternity...............Walter Velde Mrs. Henry Kate Kirkland............................Ida Lou Weiss A New York Society Woman Mrs. John Simmons......................................Nellie Rees Mrs. Kirkland’s sister Mary Anne Simmons............................................Irene Brereton Mrs. Kirkland’s niece Betsie Scroggins....................................Annie Deakin Mrs. Simmon’s hired help Sarah Applegate Slissy...........................Catherine Behrens Farmdale dressmaker and town gossip Elaine Jewett..............................................Dorothy Balcke A Society girl Trella Jewett..............................................Mildred Byram Elaine’s invalid sister Patty Cloverleaf..........................................Florence Weber A society girl Felice.............................................Emma Von Tobel Mrs. Kirkland’s maid Page 102 ZffwcUH ODE TO OUR CLASSES SENIORS SOPHOMORE Deep wisdom Foot ball Swelled head Nuf sed Brain fever Neck broken He’s dead. He’s dead. JUNIORS FRESHMEN Fair one Milk famine Hope fled Not fed Heart broken Poor infant He’s dead. He’s dead. Mr. Berkema (at boarding house) I’m not a bit hungry. Miss Clem has been feeding me kisses. K. R. (to M. B.)—“Anybody can drive a Ford, but it takes brains to learn to drive a big car.” M. B.— “Dear me! How did you ever learn?” Mother (knocking at bedroom door)—“Eight o’clock! Eight o’clock!” Boy G. (Sleepily)—“Did you? Better call a doctor.” It is said that one member of our faculty is so thin that she surely must be a splinter off the school board. In glee club. Miss M. (to Monita, star-gazing)—“The notes aren’t up there, Monita.” Monita R. No, but the air is.” HEARD IN CHEMISTRY Teacher—“I will take some of this hydrogen, and now I will take some chlorform.” From the rear—“Good idea.” “My Rose”, he said as he pressed her velvet cheeks to his. “My Cactus,” said she, encountering his stubble. —Ex. Elmon W.—“I can go with any girl that I please.” By stander “Yeah! Show me the girl that you please.” Soph—“Are you fond of corn on the ear?” Freshie—“I don’t know: I have never had one there.” Page 104 Mr. Holt, Mr. Braucht, and Mr. Berkema were talking about dogs. Mr. Holt mentioned the fact that he had a good bird dog. Mr. Berkema asked him if it was a retriever. Mr. Holt didn’t know what a retriever was, so Mr. Berkema explained that it was a dog that would bring back the game when it was shot, so Mr. Braucht asked him if his dog was good at hunting ducks. “No,” Mr. Holt answered, “he is a bird dog.” Teacher—John, who invented the steam engine? John—What? Teacher—Yes, James Watt. Barber—-“Do you want a hair cut?” Customer—“No, I want them all cut!” Miss L.—Give me a sentence using a verbal noun. F. S.—The running of the machine is difficult. Miss L.—Now what is running? F. S.—The machine. Now 1 lay me down to sleep Let the bed springs neath me creak Let the bed bugs o’er me crawl Wake me up if I should fall. Wanda Morris (complaining)—“1 just have to work all the time.” Miss Duerkop—“Well, Wanda, you know Satan finds plenty of work for idle minds and idle hands.” Wanda—“Yes, I notice you do your part to keep us busy.” Mr. Holt—John, what is hemp? John E.—Isn’t that some kind of breakfast food? One of our land marks.—Dick G. and Josephine K. in the hall after school. Heard issuing from room 8; as quoted by I. J. B.: “If you will pardon a personal experience—” “Back in my home town.” “When I was in college—” “Now in predestination and forordination, “May 1 interrupt please?” I am— “I was—” “I know—” Page 105 One of the events of the fall season. Dot’s “crush” on Miss Clem. There is nothing like having an established taxi service, is there Miss Clem? B. C.—(after the measles) “1 tell you, doctor, I am coming along fine. I can eat well and I sleep well, the only thing is, 1 can’t use my mind, but I don’t miss that.” IN THE LATIN CLASS “What is the meaning of ‘alter ego’?” asked Miss Locket. “It means ‘other I’ ” responded William A. “Give me a sentence containing the phrase.” W. A. “He winked his alter ego.” Contributed by Miss Carlson: L is for lab, A bad place to scab, Where all things are smells, And all smells are bad. Miss Clem was dictating words to her pupils last semester, for practice. She gave out the word “smack”. Just then Mr. Braucht appeared in the doorway. We think it very extraordinary that Miss Clem would get so “fussed”. In Eng.—Our birthstones are supposed to control our destinies. “Warren, what is your birthstone?” W. E.—“Judging from my experience, I should say it was a brickbat.” Don’t borrow trouble, dear, to-day; Wait and think about it. Maybe, dear, if you delay, You’ll get along without it. In Eng. 8—Mr. B. speaking of Holmes’ works. “They are good love stories for those of you who like to read that type of literature.” E. V. T.—Oh Mr. Berkema, will you tell me the names of some of them? (Editor’s note: Emma, we are quite shocked at such a display.) Bill Hogan—“Are you fond of a joke?” Freshman (a little blue-eyed, golden-haired girlie)—“Don’t get fresh with me—I hardly know you yet.” (That’s right freshie. Bill needs that kind once in a while). Page 106 Ernest Kaylor says: Ashes to ashes. Dust to dust, I never saw a girl. That I could trust. Note: We are afraid that Ernest is a little soured on life. Cunning little Freshmen Many times they balk, Then they get a calling From Miss E. Ruhaak. Before the Junior Class Play. Mr. Berkena—“You have to walk into your lover’s arms in the last scene.’’ Irene B. “1 do? We’ll have to practice that scene a lot.” Mr. Berkena—“I had to turn the light on to shave this morning. K. B.—“So did I.” In Illinois History Class. Miss Parsons—‘‘John, where did the settlers go in Illinois? J. Me.—“Along the sea coast.” Be it ever so homely there’s no face like your own. Why do leaves turn red in autumn? They are blushing to think how green they have been all summer. Marjorie S.—“Julia was almost drowned last night.” Ernest A.—“So? How did it happen?” Majorie -“The pillow slipped, the bed spread, and she fell through the mattress into the spring.” AT THE BASKET BALL GAME. Gee! Dutch, you are some player, And Fink’s a streak of flame. And Walter! Watch his playing. They’re all in on the game. Whew! Smittie, keep on going Say Stew, but you’re strong. Oh Boy, watch you step there. And so it goes along. M. A. P g e 107 “Bish” wanted to take a girl home one night and wanted someone else to get the date for him. We are sorry. “Bish”. but we can’t say much for your courage. Mr. Holt—“What are the by-products of coal?” Henry W.—“Ashes.” Shure a little bit of Hades popped right up to earth one day, And it settled down in Europe just across the briny way, When the little divils saw it, shure it looked so vicious there, Said they, “Let us leave it, for it looks like H--! for fair.” So they sprinkled it with charcoal just to make the Zeppelins grow, ’Tis the only place you’ll find them no matter where you go, Then they scattered in the dachshunds just to make the “links” so grand, Und Mein Gott! when they had finished it, they called it Kaiser’s Land! Teacher-—What is an Indian woman called? Pupil—A squaw. Teacher—Good, what is the Indian woman’s child called? Pupil—Squawker. Mr. Holt (In Commercial Geog.)—Lowell, why haven’t you got your lesson? L. H.—Well you see they started the 5th period at 1 :30 today. Gerald and Dyce have decided to see that the “Flivver” has plenty of gas in it before they take their girls out joy riding again. Sophomore B’s gave a party at Aydelott’s bungalow one cool night last fall. The members of the class and faculty were taken there and back in autos. On the way home, crowded in one of the back seats were Mr. Berkema, Miss Clem, and Miss Carlson. Miss Clem (seated on Miss Carlson’s lap)—“Oh! my thumb is cold.” and nestled it deep into a palm. A few minutes later Miss Clem became aware that it was Mr. Berkema who was holding her hand. “Oh—Oh!” as she jerked it out, “I thought it was----------. ON THE ABOVE JOKES. Now if you don’t like ’em, Just give us some more. We’ve never seen your stuff Piled high on our floor. —Joke Editor Page 108 IS NEAR,. Page 109 A. E. BAKERY Ice Cream Sherbets and Ices SERVED IN THE BEST OF STYLE Fancy Brick and Special Designs A SPECIALTY The Home of the Top-Notch . . BREAD . . Fancy Pastries and Cakes WHEN YOU GET A. E. YOU GET THE BEST A. E. CELESTIAL SWEETS - - PEKIN, ILL. 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