Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 134 of the 1919 volume:

The Pekinian Published by The SENIOR CLASS of Nineteen Hundred Nineteen PEKIN HIGH SCHOOL PEKIN, ILLINOIS This Pekinian belongs to BROWN PRINTING CO. Zo iHisfi Jane C. Clem anb irHiss Jfranees filar ten, our class abbisers, tobosc most cfjcerful, faithful, anb persistent efforts babe fjdpcb anb gutbeb us through our fust) school course anb enterprises, toe bebteate this bolume of Cfje $efeintan Z )t Senior Class of iftineteen $unbrcb Nineteen $ekin Community $igf) cf)ool Community Poarb MR. H. J. RUST, President MR. WM. FAIR DR. A. VAN HORNE DR. F. C. GALE MR. D. F. VELDE I. E. WILSON Illinois State Normal University Kansas State Agricultural College University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Principal Page 6 — The Pekinian HELENA KARR. B. S.. A. B. Drake University Illinois Wesleyan University English R. Y. ALLISON. A. B. Wabash College Associate Principal English. Commercial Law SELMA V. RUSSELL. A. B. Denison University University of Michigan English The Pekinian — Page 7 LELA LOCKETT Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois Latin J. FRANCES MARTEN. A. M. Oxford College University of Illinois French MABEL J. PARSONS. A. M. Iowa State Teachers College University of Chicago History Page 8—The Pekinian LENA B. BOYD. A. B. DcPauw University History The Pekin ian — page 9 MARY J. PAUL University of Illinois Mathematics JANE E. CLEM. B. S.. B. ACCTS. Hedding College Gem City Business College Stenography WINIFRED THOMPSON Michigan State Normal College Cleary Business College Bookkeeping Page 10 — The Pekinian MRS. R. Y. ALLISON Northwestern University University of Wisconsin Music FLOYD W. LEE James Milliken University Bradley Polytechnic Institute Manual Training BERTHA KRAEGER Bradley Polytechnic Institute University of Illinois University of Chicago Domestic Ccience ETTA C. RUHAAK University of Michigan University of Wisconsin Mathematics The Pekinian - page 11 Special intention Having spent four long years of high school life, and having attained a position of dignity and of wisdom of judgment, we desire to express our appreciation for those whose merit seems to us to be worthy of mention. In the absence of a better way. we adopt this means of expression. We should realize what it means for one to go to a strange town, to fill a hard position, in the midst of a crisis. Thus, we could not help but admire the way in which Mr. Wilson entered into his duties. He has contributed greatly and willingly toward Pekin High’s present condition. There seems nothing too large or too small for him to attempt in the name of the school. We sincerely wish that he might have the universal confidence and good will of all. Mr. Wilson has been a principal of whom our school should be proud. We were very glad indeed to welcome back our faculty members who had been with Uncle Sam. We were glad to have Mr. Allison again, in whom the school has had great confidence, and whose persistent efforts have always greatly aided toward the success of high school enterprises. We were glad to have Mr. Braucht again on the athletic advisory council; our coach who has led Pekin High School’s athletes through so many victories. We were proud of our soldier faculty members, and we were more proud to have them return to be with us again. We feel that great praise is due Mr. Lee, whose efforts have aided greatly toward Pekin’s athletic successes during the past semester. We have a tribute to pay to one who has so long been neglected. We feel that a great deal of thanks is due “Jake”. All through our high school career, he has been backing us up, boosting our class and our school, and doing everything that he could to help us along. We are very grateful for what “Jake” has done for us, and we are hoping as a class, that he might not be forgotten. We wish to thank all who have contributed toward making our book a success. We extend our wishes for the success of next year's annual to the Junior Class. We feel greatly indebted to Miss Clem for the success that the Senior Class has enjoyed in all of its work—a success possible only through her faithful, cheerful, untiring efforts. May we as a class always remember the gratitude due Miss Clem for the most splendid service, which she has rendered us. Pa«e 12 — The Pekinian ■ HOWARD L. SMITH General Course. Class Secretary. Class President. 16 Class Treasurer........................................ 17 Class President. . .. t................. 18 Secretary Elkswatawa................................ 16-17 Treasurer B. A. A........................................18 Captain Basket Ball 16 Manager Foot Ball 17 Foot Ball 17-18 Basket Ball 16-18 Track 17-18 Peoria-Bradley Debate.................................. 17 Junior Class Play.......................................18 Toastmaster Junior Banquet 18 Assistant Editor-in-Chief Pekinian 19 NELLIE REES General Course. Class Treasurer..........................................15 Class Vice-President ................................... 15 Class Secretary......................................... 17 Class Secretary........................................ 19 G. A. A...............................................15-19 Girls Glee Club..................................... 15-19 Basket Ball...........................................18-19 County Meet............................................ 17 Junior Class Play........................................18 Senior Class Play........................................19 Joke Editor Pekinian................................... 19 ALBERT W. POTTS Foreign Language Course Class Vice-President......................... Class President........................... Class Treasurer............ Class President. Editor-in-Chief Pekinian.................. Vice-President Elkswatawa President Elkswatawa...................... Vice-President B. A. A............... . . . . Secretary B. A. A............. Track Manager................................ Foot Ball Manager................... Foot Ball Basket Ball.................. Junior Class Play................. Senior Class Play....... 15 16 . 17 18 . 19 16 17 . 17 18 16 18 18 17- 19 .18 19 FLORENCE Z. WEBER Foreign Language Course Mason City High School Class President............ Class Secretary......................... G. A. A................................. Organization Editor Pekinian. Junior Class Play...... Senior Class Play 16- 17 .18 19 18-19 . . .'19 . . .’18 . . . . 19 Page 14 —The Pekinian IRENE BRERETON Science Course Class Vice-President. . . . ’17 Class President...................................... • |g G. A. A 15-19 Girls' Glee Club. . . ’15- 19 Art Editor Pekinian.................................. 19 Junior Class Play. . . . .’18 Senior Class Play. ............ . .'19 WALTER H. VELDE Foreign Language Course Class President...... ......... Class Treasurer...... .................. President Elkswatawa Treasurer Elkswatawa President B. A. A........ Secretary B. A. A................. ....... Business Manager Pekinian Peoria-Bradley Debate Foot Ball ... Basket Ball Track............................... Captain Basket Ball Athletic Board Junior Class Play. .16 .......18 16 17 18 .......’17 .......19 ' 18 16-'17-’17 16- 17-’17 .16-17 18 .’18 18 KATHLEEN DIETRICH Foreign Language Course Davenport High School....... Girls' Glee Club . ..... G. A. A Basket Ball Senior Class Play........... Literary Editor Pekinian .......16 ’ 17 17-’18-’19 18-19 .... 19 ..... 19 MARY L. CULLINAN Business Course Class Secretary. . .... ’18 G. A. A..... 15-19 Girls’Glee Club 'I6-’I7 Didemusire............ .......................... ... 17 The Pekinian — page 15 ■ MILDRED M. PYRAM General Course Photograph Editor Pekinian G. A. A........................... Girls' Glee Club........... Preliminaries Senior Class Play 19 15-19 15-19 . 15 . .'19 DOROTHY L. BALCKE Foreign Language Course Class Secretary........... .............. President G. A. A. Girls' Glee Club. ..... Didemusire ....... .... High School Orchestra. . Basket Ball Photograph Editor Pekinian Junior Class Play 16 ...... 19 . .' I8-’ 19 ......'17 ....... 17 .' 18- 19 19 18 WILLIAM R. AYDELOTT General Course 3 1 •� Years Class Treasurer Class President. Class Treasurer Treasurer Elkswatawa. B. A. A..................... High School Orchestra Boys’ Glee Club. . Track Manager Foot Ball Track...... Senior Class Play. 17 . . 18 . . '19 .'17 16-19 16- 19 . . .'19 .'18 ’18 17- ' 19 . . . . 19 CATHERINE BEHRENS General Course Class Vice-President G. A. A. Girls’ Glee Club Junior Class Play. Joke Editor Pekinian 19 15-19 15-19 19 19 Page 16—The Pekinian EVELYN GLEICH General Course G A. A....... 15-19 Stenographer Pekinian 19 ESTHER A. NORDHOFF Business Course G. A. A............................. 15- 19 ERNEST S. AYDELOTT General Course—3!£ Years Class Vice-President.............. Vice-President Elkswatawa Business Manager Pekinian High School Orchestra Boys’ Glee Club B. A. A.......... Foot Ball County Meet . 19 16 19 .'I6-I9 ’19 I6-’I9 18 .......’19 HELEN BECKER General Course Class Secretary.... Class Vice President Girls’ Glee Club Didemusire............................ G. A. A....... .’17 '18 17-’18 . . 17 The Pekinian — Page 17 BERNICE BROWN General Course Class Vice-President.................................... ’18 Didemusire................................................’17 G. A. A................................................15-’I9 Girls’ Glee Club. . . . 18 Art Editor Pekinian..................................... ’19 PAULINE M. REULING Science Course Class Treasurer. . . .. ’17 Girls’ Glee Club.........................................’15-19 G. A. A..................... ............................'15-’19 Joke Editor Pekinian. ... ’19 Senior Class Play ........................................ 19 JAMES N. JANSEN General Course—3 x z Years Class President..........................................’17 Class Secretary........................................ ’18 Vice-President Elkswatawa . ’17 B. A. A..................... .........................’16-19 Athletic Editor Pekinian. . . ’19 County Meet.......... ’19 Senior Class Play....................................... ’19 DOROTHY WARREN Science Course G. A. A..................... ’15-’19 Girls Glee Club....................................... ’I 5-’18 Didemusire................................................. 17 Page 18 — The Pekinian STUART LE GAULT General Course President B. A. A. Elkswatawa......... Athletic Editor Pekinian. Manager Basket Ball. Basket Ball........ Captain Foot Ball..... Foot Ball.... Track................. Junior Class Play. Athletic Board 17 15-17 .... 19 17- 18 15- 18 .....16 15- 17 15- 19 .....18 19 MARY F. SOLDWEDEL Foreign Language Course Girls Glee Club................................. 18 G. A. A...................................... 5-19 Preliminaries................................. 9 FRIEDA GOEBEL Business Course G. A. A......................................... 5-19 LESTER FARMER General Course Elkswatawa.......................... B. A. A............................. Foot Ball........................... Track............................... Junior Class Play................... Senior Class Play. ... Athletic Board .17 15- 19 15- 18 14- 17 .17 19 18 The Pekinian — Page 19 MILDRED DRAKE Business Course G A A...... 15-19 Stenographer Pckinian 19 LUELLA VAN BOENING Business Course G A A 15-19 Girls Glee Club. . . 16-18 Senior Class Play. 19 KATHERINE SCHILLING General Course G A A...................................15-19 ROBERT E. GEHRIG General Course Class President |5 Vice-President B. A. A. |6 Elkswatawa 15-17 Captain Foot Ball .... |g Foot Ball. . . . 15-19 Basket Ball. . 15-19 Captain Track........ |6 Track. 15-19 Athletic Board 18- 19 Junior Class Play . 18 Page 20—The Pekinian VERNA FLUEGEL General Course G. A. A.......................................15- 19 Girls Glee Club............................... 17-18 GLADYS HENRICHS General Course Girls Glee Club..................... G. A. A............................. Stenographer Pekinian .17 15- 19 . 19 JOHN MEINEN General Course B. A. A............ Captain Basket Ball Basket Ball. Foot Ball............. Track.................... Junior Class Play. Athletic Board 15- 19 19 18- 19 17- 18 17- 19 18 18 RUTH SCHEFFLER Foreign Language Course Girls Glee Club............................ 17-19 G. A. A.................................... 15-19 The Pekinian — Page 21 ALBERT R. WARREN General Course Elkswatawa. .. . 16-17 B. A A.............................................15- 19 Foot Ball 16-18 Basket Ball....................................... 17-19 Track 17-19 Athletic Board . .18 RUTH CONLEE Foreign Language Course—3% Years Girls Glee Club..................................... 16-19 G; A A...............................................16-19 Didemusire..............................................|7 IDA LOU WEISS Business Course G A A................................................ 15-19 Girls Glee Club. 4................................ 15-19 Didemusire............................................. ] Junior Class Play |g Senior Class Play........................................19 Stenographer Pekinian................................. |9 ANNIE DEAKIN Business Course G A A................................................15-19 Junior Class Play.......................................|g Stenographer Pekinian.................................. |9 Page 22 — The Pekinian NORMA WEBER General Course G. A. A.............................................'5-19 Preliminaries....................................... 6 County Meet.............................................. Literary Editor Pekinian B. A. A T rack GEORGE B. HILD General Course 15- 19 19 LUCY WICKKIZER Business Course G. A. A................................,5 19 RUTH WATSON General Course Didemusire........................................... ' G. A. A....................................... ,5“ 19 Basket Ball 17-19 The Pekinian — Page 23 ELMORE BOWER General Course Elkswatawa 17 B A A 15-19 EMMA VON TOBEL General Course Tremont High School .15-16 G A A 17-19 Junior Class Play. |g Preliminaries 19 MARTHA SCHRIEBER Business Course G A A 15-19 Stenographer Pckinian 19 RAY SMITH Business Course B A A 15-19 Page 24 — The Pekinian 31 n ftlemonam The Pekinian - p«gC 25 VERAH M. FLOWERS July 5, 1918 Class history of ’19 By Norma L. Weber Soon after nine o’clock on Monday morning, January 25, 1915, a loud noise was heard—the screeching of the great heavy door as it flung open, then a babble of voices, which was soon hushed as the little company of students neared the stairway which led up to what stood for the future to them, High School! They whispered to each other in tones of awe as they climbed the flight of steps which so many classes had climbed before. Students of upper classes were leaning over the balusters as the new class came up, ready to initiate the youngsters into the mysteries of high school. “Freshie, Freshie!” “Look how green they are.” The little Freshmen bravely stood the storm, and entered the vast assembly hall, where they amused the higher classmen by their childish simplicity. Then registration began, and oh, such a time! The now thoroughly bewildered Freshmen were taken to Room A, where Mr. True kindly assisted them, explaining “Whats”, “Wheres ”, and “Whys” that made their appearance. They were then dismissed, and everyone darted to the book store. Such a scramble and jostle! How very big it sounded to ask for books with such wonderful names as “Algebra”, and “Latin”. At one-thirty, the afternoon session began. The entire schedule was carried out in order to acquaint the Freshmen with the rooms, teachers,—and lessons. Many a Freshie made his appearance in a recitation room one period too soon, or stalked into a Senior class room, but the teachers were always on hand to help them out of the difficulty. Lessons were assigned—great long ones! The afternoon finally dragged to a close, and about forty-five weary children, who had just had a glimpse into the great future, lost no time in scurrying away from the building, feeling rather undecided as to whether they had really learned something new or had forgotten all that they had known. As the first day passed, so passed many others. After school one evening we had our first class meeting. Of course, the officers newly elected were quite embarrassed in their early attempts to carry out their duties, but they succeeded very well. Miss Anderson was selected for our adviser. She. too, had just arrived at Pekin High School, and with her sunny disposition and kind, helpful words she soon won the love of all the class. Only once in that first semester was the monotony broken in the daily routine of those cautious, earnest little workers. Our first party, a hard times” party, took place at the school on the evening of the ninth of April. That was, indeed, a joyful occasion. Such rags and tatters as appeared on parade that evening! All the colors of the rainbow were present in the most dazzling array of shades. Games were played until a late hour, when we were led to Miss Fleming’s Page :6 — The Pekinian room, which had been decorated so daintily in pink and white, our class colors. The pink and white ice cream, cake, and candy disappeared quickly, and, after a short time of play, the lights were turned out and the school was left in darkness while the tired but happy youngsters hurried home to dream of the pleasures of the evening. Never were hikes so popular as in the next year of our high school life. The first trip took us to Bailey’s Lake, where, down in a little valley, sheltered from the wind, we built a fire. As the gleaming flames died down and the embers glowed in the soft twilight, we roasted “weenies” and marshmallows and told stories. After school on the 22d of February, ’16, we walked across the river. We had stopped in at some of the stores on the way down Court Street to buy a lunch, and we found by the time we reached the end of our tramp that we had gathered together quite a feast (cookies, popcorn, candy, and salted peanuts). The crowning event of the year was the trip to Aydelott’s bungalow on the first day of vacation, the tenth of June. We gathered at Mineral Springs Park, and were traveling at a brisk pace at ten o’clock when an empty brick wagon went rumbling past. Some of the happy party hopped on and rode, while the rest hiked merrily on. We certainly enjoyed ourselves during the day and also the ride home by hayrack. We held the first party in the new building, September fifteenth. On the sixth of January we gave another party at which we wore costumes designed to represent the months of our births. We brought our baby pictures and had great fun guessing who was who. The prettiest feature of the party was the serving table loaded with goodies and lighted with tiny burning birthday candles, which was pushed into the room while the electric lights were turned off. Our dear adviser and friend had been given a bigger work far away from us. Though she hated to say “good-bye”, and we to give her up, it was her duty to go, and she went. We gave her a farewell party the ninth of October. After she was gone, we shifted from place to place without a leader for months. Then Mr. Berkema took us in charge, giving us his kind assistance. Miss Clem, the adviser of our sister class, is responsible for the success of the Junior Class play entitled, “The Blossoming of Mary Anne,” and also the Junior-Senior banquet. Our class has been made what it is and enjoyed its successes through her untiring work for us and with us. The last year in our high school career has witnessed four parties, one a hayrack party last fall, two parties at the school this winter, and a picnic on the Bluffs at Hollis. Miss Martin is our new adviser. She has been a faithful worker for us in the past few months. We have almost completed our journey. Graduation will soon be over, and we shall part to go down separate highways of life. We shall never forget those happy days together. The Pekinian — Page n (Class iljistorp of ’19 By Ruth Scheffler IN THE YEAR 1915, about forty Freshrrffen ascended the stairs to the as sembly rccm cf Pekin High. They looked about in dismay, for they knew not what they should do. Being an intelligent little band, they watched the actions cf the upper classmen, and, sorry to say, a few watched too closely, for they were to be found in Senior classes. Finally every one was settled and began to feast his mind cn the green pastures of knowledge. Miss Bur-wash was chosen faculty adviser and the class officers were: Harry Mar- tens, president; Albert Potts, vice-president; Dorothy Balcke, secretary; St. Clair Anderson, treasurer. The class colors were purple and gold, and the class flower the chrysanthemum. Two parties were held that year, one a hayrack party and the other a valentine party at the school. When vacation c'ajs were over, we entered the new high school. The Freshmen were net the cnly students who had to search for their rooms, but this was our year to laugh at the Freshies. The class was greatly diminished in numbers, so many havirg fallen over the precipice of hard examinations. In October, a hayrack party was held at Soldwedel’s bungalow and everyone had a fine time. During the winter, the class had a party at school. As we were tired of the customary “eats”, we decided to prepare our refreshments in the domestic science room. Being not very well experienced in the art of cooking nearly the entire evening was spent in preparing them. The Junior year was a very important one in the history of the class. Miss Burwash resigned and Miss Clem was elected class adviser. The most important event was the Junior Class play entitled, “The Blossoming of Mary Anne.” Toward the end of the Junior year, we gave the Senior Class a banquet, an event for which we had long waited. In the fall of 1918, we entered Pekin High with a different feeling than ever before, for we were now Seniors, a model for the lower classes. On account of the “flu” epidemic only one social event was held during the first semester, that being a hayrack party to Aydelott's bungalow. On January twenty-seventh, the Senior Class play, “Daddy”, was given for the benefit of the “Pekinian’’, and was a great success financially as well as dramatically. It is with regret that we think of leaving high school with all its pleasant memories. As each one goes from this dear old school to make a name for himself in life, he can look back with pleasure upon his high school days, which will remain forever dear to him. Page 28 — The Pekinian ji cf)ool |3ropf)ecp ONE bright spring morning in 1919, In Chemistry II Class the Seniors were seen; Miss McCune began somewhat in this way: “Is the study of ions worth study or nay?” “Would class it as worthy or trash? Give candid opinions, nothing rash. Albert, will you give us your views? What phase of the subject do you choose?” The days of the high school were growing few. If we didn’t hurry up we d have something to rue. A feeling of awe and vague unrest Possessed us then, for we’d failed our best. And so. while Albert was rambling on. I fell to thinking of Frances and Norma. Of Martha. Helen and Emma. When school was out. where would they be? The girls, of course, had but one common thought (Not saying that's what they were taught): That whether or not it was what they should. They’d land a man as fast as they could. Well, a tale of events I’m about to relate That is as full of surprises as sure as fate. What really did happen you’d scarcely believe. Now. if you please, don’t anyone grieve. The faculty had heart as well as brains For in the end they couldn’t cause us pain; In some strange way we “put it over And everyone got through in clover. Now. what did Bill do right away But strike out west to make it pay; Bought a ranch and has done quite well. And they tell me “her name is Nell. Verna Fluegel did reign supreme. In a ten-cent store in East Moline. Martha and Ruth Watson, just next door. Together were running a grocery store. I got the idea into my head That I’d turn poetess—“nuff said . I went back east for an inspiration. Since writers there met with approbation. The Pekinian — Page 29 Esther and Evelyn, as you'd never guess. Were aiding orphans in distress. Lucy and Gladys were in Quincy, Running a matrimonial agency. Kathleen Dietrich, in all her grace. Was vying with Mary Pickford for first place. Emma Von Tobel, aspiring to fame. With Jane Adams was playing the game. While taking a summer trip to Maine, I’ll bet you can’t guess—I met Irene. Yes. she and ‘‘Cullie’’, with corkscrew curls, Were running there a school for girls. They planned for me a great surprise In a half-way house done in Japanese. We went one afternoon for tea, Served by none other than our friend Annie D. Norma was a partner of Annie D. In this cunning little house for tea; And we thoroughly enjoyed the dainty display Of such charming hostesses that summer day. Albert Potts had made a great name Practicing law in the State of Maine. The suffragette cause felt sure of victory For it had as its leader no other than Dorothy B. By the way, I mustn’t forget to tell you A piece of news they said was true: ’’Smittie and Elmore had gone in together And were running a movie in all kinds of weather. Bernice Brown was a great surprise; I always thought as a teacher she’d rise. But would you believe it, she turned out to be As graceful a dancer as you’d wish to see. Another thing Irene had said, That Mary Soldwedel had grown heavy as lead. And spent most of her time at the Gym., Where she was trying to reduce with a vim. While Jim was a consul in the Philippines, Stew” was an officer in the marines. At home Ray Smith was running his Ford, And Ruth S., his wife, was paying Ray’s board. Page 30 — The Pekinian The following year to London I went: Many writers of note to this meeting were sent, And I hoped at this time of the literary game To be able to land in the gallery of fame. During this time 1 had met Lord Dusenberry, The man Mildred Drake had chanced to marry. A charming hostess she proved to be, And I spent three weeks quite happily. I learned from her the whereabouts Of a number of whom I’d had my doubts; Dorothy Warren, she said, had become a nurse, And Boy”, she declared, had done much worse. Gone into priesthood, so she said; When the war broke out, to safety he fled. One thing I’ll wage, that is, if I may: He thought he'd be handsome in priestly array. Ruth Conlee was quite delighted That, as an architect, she should be cited. Pauline Reuling was very trim In a beauty shop in old Berlin. Ida Lou Weiss had married the Farmer lad; It seems it had been quite the fad. They went up north and staked all they had. For they both had gone Canada mad. Next I went to dear old Paree, Where everything flourished, it seemed to me. Here I found Ernest pegging away. Playing his violin day after day. While Mildred was singing in Opera Grand. Winning laurels of fame from every land. Frieda, as usual, was doing her bit Helping the Red Cross fill its kit. George Hild had become a famous preacher. And Helen was a Chemistry teacher. Luelia and Katherine S. were both in Paris. Studying music of a noted heiress. Another thing, too. I must mention: They told me that Dutch had a wonderful invention. An airship that sailed without doing a thing. Went just as smooth as a bird on the wing. The Pekinian — Page 31 Now don’t get the idea that in all these years I'd only been visiting, you simple dears. My pen was busy most of the time. Turning out poems, divinely sublime. So back to New York I came once more. Glad to be on my native shore. Since Warren Velde were publishers there. I went to them to give them my share. The stenographer in charge. I at once perceived. Was Florence Weber—not the least bit peeved. And when the contract was about to be closed. Oh! classmates, forgive me. I found I had dozed. It was just as Miss McCune had started to say: “Oh. Albert, you surely can’t think it that way.” And there I was in the class room still. I very nearly had a nervous chill. Like one in a dream. I slowly came to And found to my sorrow, for myself and for you. Not a single reality did I relate Just flight of fancy concerning our fate. —C. B. Senior }JDtU WE, THE CLASS OF 1919, of Pekin High School, realizing fully but painfully that its career as an active class is about to end and being impressed with the necessity of making timely and proper disposition of its great requirements, property and effects, the members of said class do, therefore, make, ordain, publish and declare this to be their joint and several, last will and testament, in the manner following, that is to say: I Ernest Aydelott’s popularity with the opposite sex to Bennie Wells. 2 William Aydelott’s ability to play the violin to William Hogan. 3 Dorothy Balcke’s individuality to Helen Soldwedel. 4 Helen Becker’s orderly conduct to Charles Widmier. 5 Catherine Behrens’ bashfulness to Marguerite Ehrhardt. 6 Elmore Bower's “stand in” with Miss McCune to all aspiring chemistry students. 7 Bernice Brown's artistic ability to Gilbert Neuhaus. 8 Irene Brereton’s height to Dorothy Eastham. 9 Mildred Byram’s vocal ability to Marion Black. 10 Ruth Conlee’s ability to graduate in three and one-half years to Louise Lucas. 1 I Mary Cullinan’s freckles to Alpha Arends. 12 Annie Deakin’s love for work to Henry Williams. 13 Kathleen Dietrich’s curls to Alice McHarg. 14 Mildred Drake’s rosy cheeks to Irma King. 13 Lester Farmer’s lease on Hermine Hippen to James Velde. Page 32 — The Pekinian I 16 Verna Fluegel’s ability as a waitress to Helen Nedderman. 17 Robert Gehrig’s ability to grow a mustache to Gordon Koch. 18 Frieda Goebel’s diligent work to Peter Steinmetz. 19 Gladys Henrich’s pretty eyes to Beatrice Munson. 20 George Hild’s bashfu!ness to Edward Glunz. 21 James Jansen’s mental ability to Lowell Hatcher. 22 Stuart LeGault’s ability as manager of the basketball team to all aspiring Freshmen. 23 John Menien’s position at tackle on the football team to James Velde. 24 Esther Nordhoff’s, Evelyn Gleich’s and Lucy Wickkizer’s stenographic ability to Greta Rust, Maude Matthews and Grace Eertmoed. 23 Albert Potts’ politeness to Ernest Kaylor. 26 Nellie Rees’ vocal ability to Marjorie Schrock. ' 27 Pauline Reuling’s giggle to Helen Beimfohr. 28 Martha Schreiber’s love for the typewriting room to Howard Allyn. 29 Ruth SchefF.er’s studious attitude to Kathryn Rust. 30 Katherine Schilling’s faculty for playing the piano to Dorothy Kraeger. 31 Howard Smith’s business ability to Lawrence Schaumlefel. 32 Ray Smith’s pompadour to Kenneth Robbins. 33 Mary Soldwedel’s love for a front seat to Ona Sarff. 34 Luella Van Boening’s carefulness as a “chauffeur” to Emily Schenck. 35 Walter Velde’s poise to Charles Young. 36 Emma Von Tobel’s genial disposition to Florence Rust. 37 Albert Warren’s good looks to George Bishop. 38 Dorothy Warren’s dancing ability to Dorothy Kraft. 39 Florence Weber’s wealth of hair to Marcella Le Gault. 40 Norma Weber's love of nature to Arthur Sackenreuther. 41 Ida Lou Weiss’ neat head-dress to Hermine Hippen. 42 Ruth Watson’s ability to play basketball to Dorothy Drake. 43 The Senior Class wills its originality, “secrecy”, and ability to act in class entertainments to the Junior Class. 44 The Senior Class wills its good times and sensibleness to the Sophomores. 45 The Senior Class wills its knowledge and experience to the Freshmen. We hereby appoint our principal, I. E. Wilson, to be the executor of this, our last Will and Testament; and it is our will that no bond shall be required of said executor. IN WITNESS WHEREOF. We have hereto subscribed our name and affixed our seal, the sixth day of June, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred nineteen. (Signed) SENIOR CLASS OF 1919. Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Senior Class of 1919, the Testators above-named, as and for their last Will and Testament. in our presence, and we, at their request, and in their presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses on the day above mentioned. (Signed) JANE E. CLEM. (Signed) FRANCES J. MARTEN. The Pekinian - page 33 Page 34 — The Pekinian $3ektman Editor-in Chief..............................Albert W. Potts Assistant Editor-in-Chief....................Howard L. Smith Business Manager.............................Walter H. Velde Assistant Business Manager............................Ernest Aydelott Junior Assistant Business Manager....................Kenneth Robbins Organization Editor.........................Florence Weber Literary Editors...........Kathleen Dietrich, Norma Weber Athletic Editors.........Stuart LeGault, James N. Jansen Joke Editors.................Nellie Ross, Pauline Reuling Art Editors.................Bernice Brown, Irene Brereton Class Photographers......Dorothy Balcke, Mildred Byram I Evelyn Gleich Class Stenographers........................................ Mildred Drake ( Ida Lou Weiss The Pekinian- Page 35 Page 36— The Pekinian The Pekinian — Page 37 Page 38—The Pekinian Senior —junior 8 Row 1 Walter Kraeger. Brooks Watson, Robert Schneider. Edgar Hakes, Fink Champion. Eugene Derrick, Reginald Sipfle. Gilbert Neuhaus, Charles Hough, William Liescheidt, Walter Grossweiler, Kenneth Robbins. William Helffenstein. Row 2 Althea Behrends, Marie Weber, Theola Lohnes, Ruth Schneider, Marguerite Ehrhardt, Dorothy Kraeger. Esther Hardt, Caroline Reis. Sylvia Icenogle, Ruth Black, Ona Sarff. Row 3 Edward Glunz. Albert Hillman. Edwardean Kraeger, Edith Sipfle. Norma Hoflerbert, Florence Kriegsman, Julia Scrimger, Gladys Isenburg, Thelma Morris, Elizabeth Erxleben, Arthur Sackenreuther, Herman Smith. Mentor IB-junior Class istorp By Ruth Black President........................................Fink Champion Vice-President....................................Edith Sipfle Secretary.....................................Norma Hofferbert Treasurer........................................Edward Glunz For, lo, it came to pass in the beginning of a certain year, that a small tribe of Eighth Graders was added unto the great tribe of Pekinites. And a decree was sent out by the Chief Priest, that they should be called the Tribe of Freshmen. And they pitched their tents in the green Wilderness of Ignorance, and made ready to start on their journey to the “Promised Land”—the Land of Knowledge. And the evening and the morning were the first day. And it came to pass as they journeyed wearily onward that the Chief Priest called the tribe together and saith unto them. “Thou shalt choose you rulers to govern your tribe, and a patriarch to govern your rulers.” And they chose James Jansen as Chief Ruler and Miss Lockett as Patriarch. And a covenant was made by them, verily, that they would be true to the standard of pink and green. And, behold, after many days, the Freshmenites came to a place in the journey—full of danger— where each must cross, by his own effort, alone. And great was the grief of the Chief Priest, when several among them were overcome and fell by the wayside. Yet, even so, great was the rejoicing, for, behold, all those who had crossed in safety were called together by the Chief Priest and he praised them, and called them Sophomores. And. lo, as they journeyed toward the “Promised Land they tarried in a land flowing with milk and honey. But, alas! “all is not as it seemeth and many fled in pain, from the stings of the insects. And the evening and the morning were the first day of the third year. And it came to pass, that a certain decree was sent out that each tribe should hold a festal day A Passover of Dollars—and, lo, the tribe of Juniors “Bond” themselves to their country, for, verily, I say unto you, the whole great nation of Americans was at war. And, behold, each Junior went not forth to fight the enemy, but he did bring his gold and silver to the coffers of the Tabernacle as an offering and sacrifice to his country; and, yea, even so, he had done his bit!” And, lo, after they had traveled three years and a day, great was their rejoicing for they had caught a vision of the “Promised Land.' Selah! THE PEKINIAN — Page 39 junior $ Row I Dick Groen, Cornelius Shuttieworth. Warren Coheneur, Ernest Kaylor, William Hogan. Row 2 Marie Lohnes. Florence Rust, Hazel Voll, Marguerite Bailey. Fern Dennis, Marian Black. Mary Waldmier. Row 3 Robert Nebold, Hermine Hippen, Emily Schenck. Isabelle Lohnes, Doris Stephens, Gertrude Wehner, Dorothy Rust, Walter Kumpf. junior 3B Class l istorp By Doris Stephens On January 29, 1917, our class, a crowd of jolly pupils, entered Pekin High School to gain the vast store of knowledge contained within its walls. We were a noisy group and gained a reputation as such very early in our career. We were the first class to graduate from the Junior High School so felt very grown up. Our class was duly organized. Dorothy Trinkhaus was chosen President; John Eliff, Vice-President; Emily Schenck, Secretary; Robert Hoff, Treasurer. We selected as a motto “Gradually to the heights,” or “paulatim ad astra.’. Guided by the efficient leadership of Mr. Allison, we held one enjoyable festival on March IOth in the “gym.” This was a Hard-times Party and everyone felt that their first party was a success. At the beginning of the second term, Henry Williams was elected President; Hermine Hippen, Vice-President; Emily Schenck, Secretary; Cornelius Shuttleworth, Treasurer. Mr. Holt was chosen class advisor. Two parties were held during that year. Each one was a delightful affair The first one was in the fall, on October 12. The second was held on Washington’s birthday, February 22. Our class contested very closely in the sale of Thrift Stamps and although the Juniors were the winners, it was by a very small margin. In September, 1918, we combined our class with the present Sophomore As. Doris Stephens was elected President; Dorothy Kraft, Vice-President; Franklin Smith, Secretary; Emily Schenck, Treasurer. Miss Boyd was unanimously chosen class adviser. Only one party has been held so far this year. Many lively games were played and delectable “eats” were served. (We’d tell you what they were but we know it would make your mouth water.) We are hoping for another and perhaps two parties before school closes in June. The Pekinian — Page 41 Page 42 — The Pekinian The PEKINIAN — Page 43 Page 44 — The Pekinian opf)omorc Row I George Bishop. Hazel Johns. Freda Lowrey, Mildred Noe. Elsie Reinhard. Helen Beimfohr. Elizabeth Goar, Dorothy Kraft, Lois Balcke, Franklin Smith. Row 2 Vernon Freidinger, Carroll Langston. Celia Gouker. Kathryn Callahan, Agnes Arnold. Meta German, Helen Schilling, Beatrice Munson, Howard Allyn, John Frederick. opljomorc S Class tstorjp By Carroll Langston On September 10, 1907, the Sophomore A Class came as “freshies” to the Pekin High School. Some were enthusiastic, others timid, others wished they hadn’t had such an idea as that of going to a high school, because, just think of those long four years of work and “crabby” teachers before graduation! We “freshies” were not teased like some of the other classes and we settled down to study and paper-wad shooting. It was not very long until we were given to understand that study must continue, and that the “artillery firing” must cease. It took a long time to become reconciled but at last we settled down to business. A class meeting was called one day after school and we elected the following officers: Franklin Smith, President: Alvin Bruce, Vice-President: Gene- vieve Henry, Secretary: and John Elliff, Treasurer. We decided to have our first party on November 2, to celebrate Halloween. We made elaborate preparations for the eventful evening. The evening of the party came, but if it had not been for some heores, viz: Mr. Allison and Mr. Berkema, the “eats” would have found their way to the throats of the upper classmen. These brave men in anticipation of the spoilers, thought it best to cool the spirits of the raiders by means of cold water, so the fire hose was taken down and at the momentous moment was directed towards the fleeing thieves. The remainder of the evening was spent in playing games, fortune-telling and getting rid of the “eats.” Our class went on as usual until Mr. Ludwig, our class teacher, went to the army, and Alvin Bruce, the Vice-President, quit school. Then we combined with the Junior B Class and elected our present officers: Doris Stephens, President; Dorothy Kraft, Vice-President; Franklin Smith, Secretary; Emily Schenck, Treasurer. Miss Boyd became our class teacher. In October, 1918, when the Spanish Influenza was raging, Genevieve Henry, one of the helpful and loved members of our class, was taken away from us. The Sophomore class has had a fine record, and will try to make it better year by year. The Pekinian — Page 45 Page 46— The Pekinian opljomore Row I Waitman Flowers. Robert Hinners. Oscar Wilson, Lawrence Schaumlefel. Raymond Dwyer, Benjamin Becker. Carl Coreill. Evert Carver. Row 2 Margaret Hallstein, Velma Burns. Edith Lauterback. Gladys Messmer. Ethel Conlee. Marcella Le Gault. Alpha Arends, Gertrude Veerman. Row 3 James Velde. Gordon Koch. Mabel Gleich, Janet Soldwedel. Cecelia Soldwedel, Loraine Raab, Lenora Kickler, Carl Beewen, Howard Hatcher. opfjotnore $ Class By Raymond Dwyer Evert Carver Lucille Reise. . . Louis Balcke. . . Benjamin Becker Miss Russell... .....President Vice-President . . . Treasurer .....Secretary Class Adviser ONE Tuesday morning in September the bell in the old high school chimed forth its call to all high school students to begin or carry on the program of four years of study. It seemed to call very loudly to us Freshmen. After becoming accustomed to our school work, together with numerous jokes and smiles, the spirit of organization crept upon us. A meeting was called by Principal Wilson and the classes, after voting on combining into one. elected the above officers. We also chose as our class colors dark blue and white, and the white rose as the class flower. The next important thing that happened was the class party. After enjoying the numerous games, the “eats” were served, which consisted of sherbet, wafers, and candy. After lunch the girls, who could, or weren’t bashful, danced, and this was a huge success for the Senior boys. Here was the lack of bravery of the Freshmen boys. This closes the history of the Sophomore B class with hopes for a better page of fame and BRAVERY. Twas in a restaurant they met. One Romeo and Juliette; ’Twas there he first fell into debt For Romeo’d what Juliette. The Pekinian — page 47 Page 48 — The Pekinian The pekinian -Page 49 Jfrcsfjntan £1 Row I Mildred Lohnes, Mildred Stumm, Lois Losch. Marietta Lohnes, Edith Preston, Mary Limback. Robert Granby, Oscar Oberle. Gordon Speers. Louis Balcke, Allen Birkey. Row 2 Louise Emmerling. Helen Cullinan, Constance Velde, Helen Soldwedel, Alice McHarg, Virginia Robbins. Wilma Cook. Helen Robinson, Lucile Reise, Lillian Layne, Dallas Lohnes, Wilbur Gebhardt. Row 3 Mae Sarff, Helen Johannes, Isabel White, Lois Kroll. Jane Klein, Maude Gainer, Dorothy Eastham, Ramona Beitel. Florence Becker, Dorothy Drake, Glenn Cordts. Jfresitjman 3 Class ?)tstorp By Lois Kroll The class of 22 entered with fifty-two members and then combined with the Freshman A’s, thus increasing our number to one hundred and six. The two classes having united, elected the following officers: President............................................Evert Carver Vice-President......................................Lucile Reise Secretary.........................................Benjamin Becker Treasurer............................................Louis Balcke Class Adviser.........................................Miss Russell Blue and white were chosen for the class colors and the white rose for class flower. During the first semester one party was given and this was thoroughly enjoyed by all who were fortunate enough to be there. When the second semester rolled around and some of our members were now Sophomores, we decided not to join with the Freshmen B s but to keep the Freshman A class separate. We then elected Lucile Reise. President; Gordon Speers, Vice-President; Lois Kroll, Secretary, and Constance Velde, T reasurer. Our next party was a decided success. Every one dressed as a first grade youngster and it was not difficult for most of us to play the part well. Allday suckers and other refreshments were enjoyed by the six-year-olds. Now that we are so nearly through our freshman year and new “freshies are taking our place, we feel confident that the class of ’22 will go on and be a ruling factor in P. H. S. before it leaves. Jfregfcman IB Class history By Florence Reinhard In the year of nineteen hundred and nineteen, thirty-eight green freshmen enrolled in the Pekin High School. When we made our first appearance in the assembly room, there was commotion in the higher classes. Gradually we became used to the greater dignity of the upper classmen. We tried to be extraordinary freshies, both in our work and in our height. We were at least intelligent enough to find our classrooms easily and evaded the sporting jests of those who were more familiar with the geography of the high school building and expected us to get lost. On April the twenty-fourth we were fortunate enough to be permitted to hold our first class meeting and we elected Charles Dietrich president; Marion Rust, Vice-President; Virginia Gueber, Secretary; Doris McDonald, Treasurer, and Miss Karr, Class Adviser. We are certain that if we continue our high school career with the energy and good will which has characterized our enthusiasm of the first semester, we will be an honor class. THE PEKINIAN - Page 5 I Page 52 — The Pekinian Jfrcsljman JS5 Row I Bale Corson, Robert Smith, Richard Siebens, Henry Groen. Grace Hellemann, Florence Zuckweiler. Mignon Kolsted, V irginia Gueber, Marion Spengler, Doris Sargent. Marian Rust. Edwin McClarence, Henry Hatch. Row 2 Valour McGrath, Ruth Hoffman, Mabel Powell. Margaret Rose. Viola Ball. Elizabeth Callahan, Della Colvin, Otto Kumpf. Charles Dietrich. Row 3 Allen Mavity. Dede Eints, Doris McDonald, Irma King. Florence Reinhard. Mary Nebold, Kathryn Holzapple. • Blanche Kickler, Verneal Rohrer, Paul Hardt, Robert Smith. FR SMITH The Pekinian - Page 53 Pops’ Atfjeletic Association Officers: President..............Walter Velde Secretary.............Albert Potts Vice-President........Walter Rowen Treasurer.............Howard Smith Board of Control I. E. Wilson J. H. Braucht S. Le Gault R. Y. Allison R. Gehrig F. Champion We do not stop to argue whether or not Pekin High School should have an athletic department. It is evident, for the welfare of the school that there should be one, and by common assent there is one. The Boys’ Athletic Association, consisting of every boy in high school, exists for the purpose of promoting, supervising, and controlling athletics. If that is to be a successful branch of our training, we must have a competent organization, in which the student body is represented, which will boost and “back up” athletics in our school. The B. A. A. has its powers, checks upon its powers, and its duties outlined in its constitution. The officers of the organization are elected by and from its members. The Board of Control is elected in the same way. This board supervises the athletic contracts and controls the B. A. A. treasury which finances all athletics. The organization elects the managers of the different athletic teams, as well as any other officers or committees found necessary. The B. A. A. awards the athletic emblems. In the early part of the year, we had no coach to direct athletics, or to assist the board of control, since last year’s coach, J. H. Braucht, was in the army. James Ross volunteered his services as football coach, and led our team to a 1000% season, the first one since Ross lead the P. H. S. football team as captain. At the beginning of our basket ball season. Coach Braucht returned, and led our hard luck team through its season. At the beginning of the second semester, another athlete was added to our staff—Lee. Our track team owes its success largely to both these men. They helped us through the annual county meet, which was held at Pekin this year. The B. A. A. has presented more emblems this year than in any recent years. The second semester, Rowen was elected President and Charles Young elected Treasurer, since Velde and Smith were out of school. A. A. A meeting of the Girls’ Athletic Association was held in September for the purpose of electing officers. Dorothy Balcke was chosen as President, Lucile Ropp as Vice-President, Doris Stephens as Secretary, and Marcella Le Gault as Treasurer. The main activity of the year has been basket ball. During the season games were played regularly every week. The girls enjoyed the exercise and entered into the sport with much spirit. Page 54 — The Pekinian COACH JAMES ROSS The Pekinian — Page 55 Page 56—The Pekinian The Pekinian — Page 57 Page 58 — The Pekinian Jfootball “P” Champion...................... End Bishop........................ End Buckley..................... Guard Wells........................Guard Hough...............■ Guard Farmer.................. Half-back Meinen..................... Tackle Robbins, Captain 1918..........End Potts, Manager 1918. Guard Rowan, Captain 1919 Center Elliff, Manager 1919 Tackle Velde................ Quarter-back Gehrig...................Full-back W. Aydelott Half-back Schaumleffle............... Tackle Bloomington, 111., Oct. 5, 1918 Bloomington 0 Pekin 8 Pekin, 111., Nov. 9, 1918 Peoria Manual 7 P kin 21 Bloomington £ amc, 0ct. 5, 1918 We left Pekin at I 1 :22 a. m. on the Big Four for Bloomington, and promised to bring home the “bacon.” We had a good team,—one of Pekin’s best. P. H. S. had not defeated Bloomington on her own field, in late years, but nevertheless, we promised the students the bacon” this time. The Pekinian — Page 59 The game was called at 3 o’clock. Bloomington kicked to Meinen of Pekin, who returned the ball five yards. Velde sent W. Aydelott through the line for a gain of three yards. Gehrig lost two yards on the play. A forward pass of Velde to Capt. Robbins failed, so Gehrig kicked forty yards. Bloomington tried our line but found it a stone wall, for our line men remembered the coaching they had had and what it meant to not let Bloomington through. On Bloomington’s third try through the line. Wells threw them for a two-yard loss. On the next play Bloomington kicked 30 yards with the wind into the waiting arms of our star quarter-back, Velde, who returned the ball ten yards. On our first try we failed to gain, but Velde sent W. Aydelott off tackle for five yards. Meinen as usual made a big hole in Bloomington’s line. The next play was a short end run, in which we saw a couple of fellows roll and when the ball was stopped we saw Gehrig on the bottom with the ball tucked under his left arm and a fifteen yard gain. Our second forward pass of Velde to Robbins failed, and on the next play or second down, we fumbled and recovered. On a punt formation Gehrig kicked 33 yards against the wind, and our all-star end, Capt. Robbins, nailed the Bloomington man before he took a step. As we were down near our goal Bloomington kicked out of danger and outside. We then tried our third unsuccessful forward pass and a Bloomington man caught it and started for the goal. But just as he started, our tackle, Schaumleffle, was seen going through the air and getting the runner on a shoe-string tackle. And right here Pekin weakened. Dooley, of Bloomington, right half-back, made three yards and then Kuhn, full-back, made two more; quarter-back Pierce, made one yard through the center and Franks made one yard through guard. Bloomington then tried to go around our left end but Capt. Robbins nailed him for a loss of three yards and at this point we formed a stone wall. Bloomington failed on the next two downs and then punted into the waiting arms of our right half-back, Gehrig, who returned the ball fifteen yards. On the next play Velde pulled our first successful forward pass to Captain Robbins, for a twenty-five yard gain. By a powerful line buck and end run by our backs, we scored our first touchdown as the third quarter ended. Gehrig kicked goal. In the final quarter P. H. S. played wonderful football. Only once did Bloomington get past the middle of the field. And this time by the first successful forward pass out of eight, they got to the ten-yard line, the nearest they ever were to scoring. Here fumble was made and Dutch” fell on the ball back to their line, giving us a safety of two points. The ball was brought out to the twenty-yard line. P. H S. started a whirl-wind attack and in six plays went seventy-five yard . In the next play, Gehrig went through the line and as he was falling over the line someone hit the ball and it went about twenty feet in the air and ten yards out, into Bloomington’s hands. This spoiled our last chance to score. Bloomington kicked forty-five yards to Velde who returned it to the twenty-yard line and the whistle blew. P. H. S. won, 9 to 0. Quarter-back Velde played his last game for P. H. S., for he hurt his leg again and had to go to the hospital. p«ge 60 — The Pekinian $3. jfe. tuamps iHanual After P. H. S. had cancelled all games of the season on account of the “flu,” the Manual game was finally arranged. Manual tried very hard to have the game played in Peoria, but Pekin offered them very good terms and she fina ly agreed to come down for a battle royal. The game was called at 3 o’clock. P. H. S. only had seven regular men in the line-up, as our Captain was out and star quarter-back in the hospital. So with four subs we played Manual and the fellows entered the game with the win or die spirit, backed by many rooters. To Manual’s surprise Pekin tore through for gain after gain and finally Gehrig scored and kicked goal. The first quarter ended, P. H. S. 7, M. H. S. 0. Bishop was given a chance at end in the next quarter. Each team was fighting hard, and each was making a few gains but the game was mostly kicking and forward passing, neither team getting within scoring distance. The half ended with honors the same. The third quarter started and Bishop was replaced by Buckley. Both teams battled even for a while, then Pekin started a series of line bucks and Meinen made such large holes in Manual’s line our backs walked straight down the field for seven points. We then kicked to Manual and she lost the ball as Manual’s backs could not move ‘‘Dutch’’ Meinen from our line. Manual kicked and Warren returned the ball to mid-field. The quarter ended, score 14 to 0. The last quarter with P. H. S. in the lead, our boys fought so that it seemed Manual would never score, but she opened up with a series of forward passes, scored, and kicked goal, making the score 21 to 7. Manual tried in vain to use everything she had to win but Pekin broke up all her plays and carried the ball to the two-yard line twice in the closing minutes only to be held by Manual’s line the first time and time was called the second time. Pekin won over Manual 21 to 7. We, the team of 1918, wish Capt-elect, Rowan, our star center for two years, the best of luck in next year’s season. In all the histoiy cf P. H. S., this is the first time for many years that she has had a 1CCG% seascn. Not sirce the days when Capt. James Ross led the high school huskies. Jim came to our need this fall and coached us to 1000' . winning over two cf the best schools in Illinois, Bloomington and Peoria Manual, each always a runner up for the state title. This is the second time in football history that Bloomington has lost to Pekin on her own field, and as the breaks were against Pekin, it held the score low. The winning was largely due to quarter-back Velde. We had one of the finest schedules of any team in central Illinois, but the “flu” knocked it cold. School was closed for four weeks and we couldn’t leave town to play football. When we started again we said. “No more football,” for all teams had games and we couldn’t schedule any. Finally, we landed Peoria Manual to come to Pekin, and just because they didn’t want to come, but finally did. we beat them 21 to 7. I must say it was the worst team that P. H. S. ever had. Capt. Robbins, Velde, and a few more out, leaving one side of the line all subs. It was lucky for Manual that we didn’t have the regulars. THE PEKINIAN - Page 61 Meinen Captain 1918........Guard Champion, Captain I 91 9... Forward Gehrig...................Forward Warren....................Center Smith.............Center-Forward Potts................... Center Kern.......................Guard Sipfle.....................Guard Page 62 — The Pekinian CAPTAIN JOHN WEINEN The Pekinian — Page 63 B nuchf Coach- Dutch Capt Stew.'Mgr Page 64— The Pekinian $ . . ©asfett Sail. 19181919 By “Stew'' The first week in December, 1918, Capt. Meinen and Mgr. Le Gault, posted a notice for basket ball men to report for practice. We had a hard schedule and were handicapped by having to work by ourselves, as our coach was with Uncle Sam. We labored under this handicap for a week, and to our joy, Coach J. H. Braucht returned from the army. He appeared on the floor for the first time of the season on Wednesday night before the Friday when we were to meet Canton. Canton would be a hard game, as they had won third place in the state tournament last year. We had our regular team that night, and if it could have stayed together, would have put Pekin on the basket ball map. But, as a result, one star was lost because of the nine semester ruling, one broke his finger, one became sick, and we had bad luck all the way through the season. We surely hope that next year's team will have better luck. Canton, 111., Dec. 13:—P. H. S. sent her basket ball men off on the 4:30 car to Canton. The fellows who made the trip were Wells, Champion, Capt. Meinen, Gehrig, Smith, Kern, Mgr. LeGault, and Coach Braucht. The game started and Champion, our fleet floor man, broke the ice by shooting a foul through the hoop. We thought we had a good chance to win but P. H. S. showed the lack of practice and had no team work, while Canton was playing her second game and was going along as a well-oiled machine. The first half ended with Canton in the lead 14 to 5. Pekin appeared on the floor for the second half with their heads hung low, for they had promised to give a good account of their playing this half. The game started with a rush and very fast playing. Canton ran up six points in five minutes of play while Pekin made two points. The next five minutes Pekin found themselves and scored a few points, bringing the score II to 21 in favor of Canton. But Canton was caught holding P. H. S. players three times and we scored two points on the free throws. With the score 21 to I 3 and five minutes to play, P. H. S. started a bunch of fireworks all at once. Our team work dazed them and our basket shooting was almost perfect. Play was getting fast and Canton was a little rough, but our team work was too perfect for them to spoil. Our left forward shot a basket, and the final whistle blew making the score tie, 23 to 23. Five minutes was played over time to decide the winner. Canton put in three fresh men and our boys couldn't come across so we were defeated 28 to 23. The last five minutes showed some very fast playing and also brought the crowd to their feet. Everyone in Canton gave the fellows the-glad hand and treated them royally. Mason City, 111., Dec. 20:—We left Pekin at 12:15 over the C. A. for Mason City. They had beaten us twice last year, so the fellows wanted to turn the tables, but the next day we returned sad but wiser, for Mason City put a victory over on us when we were asleep. We outplayed them two to one but failed to find the basket. The game was very rough and the crowd showed poor sportsmanship. THE PEKINIAN — Page 65 Pekin, 111., Dec. 21:—The following night we met Normal on our own floor. This game proved to be the poorest game of the season. The first half ended 8 to 2 in Normal’s favor and the second half began the same as the first had closed. Near the end of the half the boys began to ginger up and seven points were made in a few minutes of play. But we were forced to accept our third defeat. Pekin. 111., Jan. II:—Our boys put up a stiff fight during the first half of the game and held Springfield 13 to 9. In the second half Springfield played high-class basket ball with sharp passing and Pekin was held scoreless. The game was one of the classiest games ever played on the Pekin floor. Greenan, of Springfield, made some of the most sensational shots and was also aided by Hodde, the Capital City center. For Pekin, Champion at forward and Meinen at guard did the best work. The game was much harder fought than the score of 29 to 9 indicates. Pekin. 111., Jan. 17:—Pekin High defeated Farmington in one of the fastest games played on the home floor this season. The game started out with a mighty rush and play was even for awhile until Champion of Pekin, dropped in a long shot and Potts followed with a short one, putting Pekin on the long end of the score of 4 to 0. Anderson, of Farmington, then came across with two markers. Each team scored alternately until the end of the half, which ended 10 to 8 in favor of Pekin. The second half Gehrig was put in and started the fireworks again by a basket from side center and followed with another just thirty seconds later, putting Pekin in the lead 14 to 8. Farmington then took on new life and soon tied the score, with only five minutes left to play. Both teams began shooting wild and from every angle. Pekin was caught holding and Farmington made the basket giving them a lead of one point. Champion, of Pekin, after a beautiful pass from Gehrig, made one of the prettiest baskets of the evening, making the score 16 to 13 in favor of Pekin. This ended the scoring and time was called one minute later. Pekin, 111., Jan. 22:—Pekin had been practicing for this game all year and upon the last night we lost one of our star players because he broke his finger. Coach Braucht then sent Champion to center and Gehrig and Sipfle at forwards, with Capt. Meinen and Kern as guards. The game started and the crowd with it. Champion put P. H. S. in the lead 2 to 0 and Delavan followed with two tieing the score. Pekin was running wild, for we ran up five points in five minutes, putting us in the lead 7 to 2. Then the bottom of the game almost fell out, as Delavan by some clever work tied the score 7 all. A double foul was called and the score still tied 8 all. Pekin then dropped in a counter and a minute later the half ended. Smith took Sipfle’s place the second half. Pekin had lost a little pep and in two minutes tied the score 10 to 10 and then took a lead of three points. Gehrig came across with a counter and Champion a foul which again tied the score. Pekin was caught holding and Delavan again got the lead. Then Delavan tried the same stunt from which Pekin received a point bringing the score to 14 all. with four minutes to play. Champion dropped in a basket from deep center, a perfect ringer, and Smith followed with another counter a half minute later. This ended the scoring for the evening. Pekin playing a guarding game the re- Pagc 66 The Pekinian mainder of the evening, and the game ended 18 to 14 in our favor. Capt. Meinen’s guarding is responsible for the low score of Delavan. Pekin, 111., Jan. 31:—Lincoln High School defeated us to the score of 16 to 9. Lincoln played ball far above her class and Pekin below par. Some of our star players were unable to play at the last minute on account of being down in their studies. Pekin couldn’t pass the ball at all while Lincoln never missed a pass. Lincoln had to play the game in quarters as her smokers couldn’t stand the pace we were setting. Pekin finally did wake up near the end and made a few points but it was too late, for time was soon up. Lewiston, 111., Feb I After Lincoln defeated us we journeyed to Lewiston. We had a fine trip for some of the town fellows took their music boxes along and, oh, how we did sing. When we saw the floor we were to play on, it made us laugh. It was about 18 by 40, 16 high and no out-of-bounds. The game started and we found it to be one of those “if you don’t hit me. I’ll hit you’’ kind. The half ended 9 to 3 in favor of Pekin, but would have been 29 to 3 if the ceiling had been a little higher. The second half started and we began to mix things up, for the referee was their best player. He didn't score but he gave them ten chances to our one. When the smoke cleared away, the score book said: Pekin, 30, Lewiston 8. But the next time we go there, we must have a referee who can at least play square in a roundhouse. Delavan, 111., Feb. 7:—P. H. S. journeyed to Delavan with about twenty rooters to meet their worst rivals. They had had one victory over the Delavan crew this season and were out for another. When the game was called, our boys sure had luck against them for they fell short on their shots and the floor was so slippery they could hardly stand. Delavan did a great deal of holding and got by with it as the referee seemed to give them the best of the deal all the way through. The first half ended 4 to 3 in their favor. The second half Delavan started out with a rush and scored ten points in a short time. Pekin finally mustered a little team work and rolled in two baskets and a free throw. Delavan broke up our team work and dropped in a few lucky shots and the game ended in their favor. Pekin, 111., Feb. 8: Feeling ashamed that Delavan had beat us the night before, P. H. S. basket shooters were bound to win. With three men playing their last game, a big crowd attended. Lewiston got the ball on the tip off and Bennett turned around, closed his eyes, and threw the ball through the basket for their only score of the game. Pekin forwards were shooting wild the first half and only ran the score up to 12 points. The second half, Gehrig was put in, as he had recovered enough from his injuries of the game the night before to play one half. Things were very much our way this last half, so we ran in two subs and put Capt. Meinen from standing guard to a running forward for the first time in his life. “Dutch” sure made good as he scored three field goals in the last fifteen minutes of play and was coming close to the rim at other times. Here is where three of our best men ended their high school athletics, and all played a star game, for Gehrig. Smith, and Meinen made 12 points between them on this last night. The Pekinian — p« c 67 Lincoln, 111., Feb. 14:—Pekin lost to Lincoln in a hard luck battle by the score of 25 to 7. The Pekin boys sure had hard luck in finding the basket, no less than twenty of the shots rolled around the hoop and fell on the outside. Pekin had two shots at the basket to Lincoln's one and many times out-played the Lincoln boys in their team work. As this was the first game of the new semester, the team was almost entirely new, in fact, it was made up of one regular man, two subs, and two new men, with but a week of training. Pekin sure played good ball, considering their handicap. This game ended our season of 1918-1919. We hope Captain-elect Champion will lead a better team, and not have to play under the handicap that Capt. Meinen had. And if so, please stand by and watch P. H. S. smoke. $3. p. Pasfcft Pall ctjfDulc for 1918=1919 P. H. S. Opponent Dec. 13—Canton at Canton...................... 23 28 Dec. 20—Mason City at Mason City............... 9 17 Dec. 21—Normal at Pekin........................ 9 14 Jan. I 1—Springfield at Pekin.................. 9 29 Jan. 17—Farmington at Pekin................... 16 15 Jan. 22—Delavan at Pekin...................... 18 14 Jan. 31-—Lincoln at Pekin...................... 9 16 Feb. I—Lewistown at Lewistown................. 30 8 Feb. 7—Delavan at Delavan...................... 7 17 Feb. 8—Lewistown at Pekin..................... 32 2 Feb. 14—Lincoln at Lincoln..................... 7 25 Total............................ 169 185 Page 68 — The Pekinian gtfjeletic preliminaries The athletic preliminaries of Pekin High School, for the Tazewell County Athletic and Literary Meet were held at Pekin High School’s athletic field, at 2:30 P. M. on April 23, 1919. Under the direction of Mr. Lee. Mr. Bower, and Coach Braucht, the boys worked splendidly. The number who tried out in the athletic events spoke well for Pekin High’s future teams. It was not until a week before the meet that the authorities learned that LeGault, Meinen and Gehrig were eligible for contestants Casetoell County's £ltf)lrtic ftecorbs 50 Yard Dash................Darnell, Armington...... 5 2-5 Sec. 100 Yard Dash...............Kelly, Armington........ 10 Sec. 220 Yard Dash..............Roche, Delavan.......... 23',’li Sec. 440 Yard Dash..............Bucke, Delavan.......... 55 Sec. 220 Yard Hurdle............Gehrig, Pekin........... 28 Sec. 880 Yard Run.................Reuling, Morton........... 2 min., 10 Sec. 1760 Yard Run................Carius, Morton............ 4 min., 58 sec. Shot Put.....................Brawner, Delavan......... 40 feet, I inch. Discus Throw.................Britt, Armington.........Ill feet. I inch. Running Broad Jump...........Davis, Delavan........... 19 feet, 10 1-3 in. Pole Vault...................Hollinger, Tremont....... 10 feet, 6 inch. Running Hop, Step and Jump. Britt, Armington.......... 41 feet, 5} inch. Running High Jump............Mulcahy, Delavan.......... 5 feet, 5'5 8 inch. Standing Broad Jump..........Eryse, Pekin............. 10 feet % inch. County ffcleet The athletic section of the Tazewell County Literary and Track Meet was held at Pekin High School’s athletic field at 1:00 P. M. on May 9, 1919. Pekin won the meet, with Delavan a close second, and Washington third. The meet was conducted in splendid shape. The officials for the day were as follows: Referee and Starter......................................Berkin (Illinois U.) Clerk of the Course.................................................Kohlbacher Timers.............................................................Bower, Lee Scorer..................................................................P otts Announcer................................................................Egger Measurers..................................................Velde, Soldwedel Clerk of the Field......................................................Jansen Pekin iligij cfjools 1910 Crack “P” iflen GEHRIG AYDELOTT The Pekinian — Page 69 Page 70— The Pekinian Armington Delavan East Peoria Hopedale Mackinaw Pekin Washington Record Pole Vault • 5 Crawford 1 Caley 3 Gehrig 9 feet. 9 inches 50-Yard Dash 1 Bowlby 5 Aydelott 3 Gehrig 5 4-5 seconds Shot Put 5 Britt 3 Meinen 1 Young $9 feet, 5% in. 440-Yard Dash 1 Franklin 5 Shaw 3 Meinen 59 3-5 seconds 100-Yard Dash 3 Bowlby 1 Brokaw 5 Aydelott 10 4-5 seconds Standing Broad Jump 3 Allison 5 Sullivan 1 Zinzer 9 feet 220-Yard Hurdles 5 Ryan 3 Mulcahy 1 LeGaul 32 seconds Discus 5 Britt 1 Young 3 Schabinger 111 ft.. 1 in. Half Mile Run 3 Daly 5 Shaw 1 Barnes 2 min.23 3-5 sec. Hop. Step and Jump 5 Britt 3 Augsberger 1 Warren 41 feet. 5 in. 220-Yard Dash 1 Litweiler 5 Gehrig 3 Sullivan 26 1-5 seconds Running Broad Jump 1 Franklin 5 Aydelott 3 Warren 19 ft., 3) £ in. Mile Run 5 Shaw 3 Runyan 1 Kelley 5 min., 28 2-5 sec. High Jump 4 5 Mulcahy 1 Meinen 3 Strubhar 5 ft., 5% in. Relay Second Third • First Total Points 18 39 3 9 2 40 15 The Pekinian — Pa c 71 The Pekinian - Pag 73 3Jn Jflemoritim In the course of events in the most recent years of human progress, Pekin High School has been bereaved of two well-known literary societies. They served well in their days of existence. Illimitable good has been derived from their work, so nobly begun, but less enthusiastically carried on. They had obtained the support and respect of many of the promising young high school students. But impelled by the higher law of circumstance, namely the lack of interest, they have removed themselves from our midst. And with them, they have taken our efforts, our money, and Our Tears ELSKWATAWA DIDEMUSIRE Page 74—The Pekinian UDoman’s orfe in ttje }Dar Prize Essay. By Julia Scrimgir. IN THIS LAST WAR, as in every previous war, the influence of women has been felt and clearly recognized. The morale of every army depends upon the women in the homes from which each army comes. For Truth, Honor, Mercy, Justice, Decency and the welfare of children, all women’s ideals, the last great war was waged. The courageous, self-sacrificing, undying spirit of devotion of the women should never be forgotten. Much praise must be given the women, who with undaunted courage, shared the joys, sorrows, and many hardships of the men in active service. Yet in praising these women due honor must likewise be given the women who stayed at home, many, perhaps, with the deepest regret. There are many branches of the service—in fact, branches too numerous to mention—in which women were represented in materially aiding the winning of the war, but usually, the organization which comes to the minds of all first is the Red Cross. The Red Cross is an organization for the betterment of humanity. There can be none greater. The Nursing Service of the Red Cross represented the work of three national organizations, rather than the American Red Cross alone, as many people have thought. The need of a nursing service was early demonstrated by demands for Red Cross nurses in disaster, relief work, epidemics and other national calamities, which made the prompt mobilization of groups of nurses necessary. The Red Cross supplied more than twenty thousand nurses for the Army Nurse Corps, the Navy Nurse Corps, the Federal Public Health Service, or directly under the auspices of the American Red Cross. The functions rendered by the Red Cross nurses in active service were noble, for as evidence we have the many military medals bestowed for marked heroism. The many hardships and experiences of these nurses seem unbelievable, yet they are true and their complete history will not be known until the history of the war is written. The Red Cross established hospitals for civil population on the edge of the devastated regions which were the homes and schools of many helpless waifs who had become orphans in the cause of humanity. We know that a nurse not only had her tireless, ceaseless toil in the war, but she risked her health and life as well. Far from minding or caring about these risks, our women felt that there was some consolation in being allowed to share, even in a small degree, the risks of the men in the great struggle. For, without thought of self or personal glory, without regret, ungrudgingly, thousands of American nurses offered their services to help “toward the peace that shall last.’ They were entirely unselfish, would do, give, or suffer anything to have a chance to help the brave boys who were daily suffering and giving their lives for the cause of Liberty. THE PEKINIAN — Page 75 The backing necessary so that these nurses might give such services and care, was found in the women who, possibly denying themselves, were found at the sewing or knitting rooms of local chapters, or aiding financially. Though the help of these women is seemingly insignificant, yet they had a great share in the victory. The Salvation Army is perhaps that division which got as near the heart of the soldier as any. The brave lasses will never be forgotten by our boys who benefited by their wonderful spirit and efforts. Many stories have been told of the bravery of these lassies, who followed the boys to the limit and who. whenever a lull came, even in the most serious encounter, were always prepared to serve doughnuts, coffee and sometimes pie to the boys. It is hard to realize what an undertaking it was to furnish these refreshments to the boys free. Many of the women’s colleges sent entire units to the devastated regions to care for the refugees and especially to aid in reconstruction work. Smith College is pioneer in this relief and reconstruction work. Eighteen graduates of the college were sent to the devastated region of France which lies southeast of A miens in the Somme Department. Sixteen little villages were under the care of these girls, in which they established stores and canteens for feeding the people, and classes for teaching the children. In this unit there were two doctors who cared for the many medical cases. The greatest task of the unit was to renew agriculture. When the Germans overran the country they destroyed all the farming implements, but, with great Yankee foresight, the girls had brought with them new harvesting machinery and great quantities of seeds. When the Germans approached it was the girls’ duty to evacuate the village of the distracted refugees and provide for their transportation to some safety zone. The work of the Y. W. C. A. was really more noticeable in this country than on the battlefields. True, they did establish canteens in France for the French women munition workers and also recreation centers for the nurses to enjoy their free time, yet one of their most noble efforts was the Hostess House. The first Hostess House was established at Plattsburg and after overcoming many difficulties it proved such a wonderful success that the system quickly spread. In almost every camp in the United States there was at some time a Hostess House presided over by a number of Y. W. C. A. workers. In the houses the soldiers could meet and entertain their friends without interruption, the wholesome atmosphere benefiting both soldiers and visitors. Although everyone could not go to France to give their services, those at home solved one of the most serious problems created during the war, that of feeding the armies. It was necessary that women take the place of the men on the farms, consequently the Women s Land Army was organized. In 1918 about fifteen thousand girls enlisted in the army and they must have proved successful, for thousands of farmers are demanding them this year. It was this reserve behind the fighting line which raised the food to send over there that solved a most serious question. Page 76—The Pekinian In considering those women who stayed at home, that well known quotation from Milton, “They also serve who only stand and wait, naturally comes to one’s mind. Those staying at home carrying on their ordinary work, but doing it better, contributed magnificently toward winning the war. The women in their homes rigidly obeyed all the rules of the Food Administration and strictly observed the wheatless and meatless days were glorious patriots. Every woman who worked for the public health, for that was the foundation thing which kept the nation strong and sound and right for the struggle, had a big share in the great victory. Every woman who, in her home wasted no food, who grew all that was possible in her garden, who, in spending her income, denied herself to lend more to her country, and every woman who sent the right message to the man in the trench, at sea or in camp, and above all, every woman who helped to keep the soul and spirit of her country right, did her great share in winning the war. £1 i esoIution Whereas, The Assembly Hall is very large, and Whereas, The Freshmen are very small, and Whereas, our mentor, Miss Ruhaak, has the most arduous duty of preserving something which cannot exist, namely, order in said Assembly Hall, and Whereas, We feel that said duty is most wearing on the nerves, temper, and particularly on the varnish of Miss Ruhaak's desk, therefore by us, the Class of 1919, be it here Resolved, That we do hereby express our most heartfelt sympathy for the said Miss Ruhaak, and, therefore. Resolved, That we, the Class of 1919, for the welfare of humanity, and Miss Ruhaak in particular, and the cause of the wrongly oppressed, namely, her long-suffering desk, do hereby petition the Board of Education of the city of Pekin to provide or secure a small electric or steam hammer, and set it up on the stage of said Assembly Hall, as a perpetual memorial of their philanthropy and of the wisdom of the Class of 1919. The Pekinian — page n Utterarp ftremtlmarifs The literary preliminaries of Pekin High School, for the Tazewell County Athletic and Literary Meet, were held at the High School, April 25, 1919. The school was well represented in the field of literary work, and the contestants conducted themselves admirably. The coaching was done largely under the supervision of the faculty, whose faithful efforts accomplished much toward winning the county meet. The program, the decisions of the judges, and the awards were as follows: Declamation First Place Second Place.... . . .“Polly of the Circus” . . .“As the Moon Rose” Ruth Black . . . .Emma Von Tobel Oration First Place Second Place.... Third Place . . . The Soldier of 1914” . . “Our Responsibilities as a Nation” . . . “A Vision of War” James Jansen Florence Weber Essay First Place Second Place. . . . . . .“Woman’s Work in the War” ... . . . “The Four Seasons” Julia Scrimger . Marguerite Ehrhardt Extemporaneous First Place Second Place. . . Scientific Invention First Place......................................Cornelius Schuttlesworth Second Place.............................................Edward Glunz, Jr. Pekin High School’s representatives in the literary and musical part of the county meet are as follows: Declamation....... Essay............. Extemporaneous. . . Oration............ Scientific Invention Vocal............. Instrumental...... ............Ruth Black .........Julia Scrimger ........Ernest Aydelott ............James Jansen Cornelius Shuttlesworth ...........Lucile Reise ..........Margaret Fair Page 78 — The Pekinian Count? itteet The literary program of the Tazewell County Athletic and Literary Meet was held at Pekin, at 10:00 a. m.. May 9, 1919. Pekin High School made a splendid showing, and much praise is due her contestants. The program and awards were as follows: Declamation First Methodist Church. First Prize—Ruth Black, of Pekin. Second Prize—Volsey Norris, of Washington. Third Prize—Dorothy Trinkhaus, of Delavan. Oration Pekin High School First Prize—Harry Slack, of Delavan. Second Prize—Heith Wehner, of Washington. Third Prize—James Jansen, of Pekin. Extemporaneous High School Auditorium First Prize—Jesse Orth, of Washington. Second Prize—Ernest Aydelott, of Pekin. Third Prize—Roy Reynolds, of Delavan. Essay Presbyterian Church First Prize—Viola Hoeflin, of Washington. Second Prize—Julia Scrimger, of Pekin. Third Prize—Lyman Slack, of Delavan. Scientific Exhibit High School Physics Laboratory First Prize—Cornelius Shuttlesworth, of Pekin. Second Prize—Roy Brokaw, of Delavan. The Pekinian — pagc 79 9—School opens. 1 7—The zoology class goes to Bailey’s Lake. 19— Seniors put up their colors. The zoology class explores Lick Creek. 20— Senior hayrack party. Mr. Smith plays cards. Rumors of a game of Old Maids in the kitchen. Dancing. Junior colors taken down in the sma’ wee hours. 23— The color rush still continues. 24— Jackie band appears and the flag is put up. Did anyone mention a new roof garden? 29—Mr. Smith passes cigars even tho it is a girl. October 4— Miss Russell entertains the teachers. Just think. Miss Kraeger had to cook the fudge twice. Dot B., Irene, Pauline, Anna and Mildred serenaded until they each re= ceived a piece. 5— The mass meeting which was called to celebrate the victory over Bloomington was broken up for a false peace celebra= tion. Page so — The Pekinian 7—School is dismissed until fur= ther notice. ilobctnber 4— School resumed with Dr. Atherton to see if we washed our ears during vacation. 5— Yetta H. makes her debut at P. H.S. 11— Since there is no school, what's left but to celebrate? 12— Two explosions in Chemistry. 13— B. A. A. Meeting. “Dutch” M. elected to captaincy of football, made vacant by Glenn Robbins. I 5—Oh joyful news! Failure slips a week from today. 19— Why couldn't Miss McCune devise something to neutralize the wonderful perfume that pervaded the halls today? 20— Mr. Bachelor sets forth the principles necessary for success. Even the bells get excited and ring before time. 22—Assembly. 6th Period: Regina Lockett reigns supreme. 26— Those having dates with Mr. Wilson are asked to call at 3:15. Admission tickets required. 27— We are wondering why Mr. Whitman’s invitation to go canoeing was so disapproved by certain members of the faculty. 29—Thanksgiving. December 3— Miss Karr is called to the phone during the 3rd period. Nuff said. 4— Babies will play. How about soap bubbles? 3—Report cards for the quarter. 6- Mr. Whitman leaves. They say that all classes were represented at the Freshman party. 7— The Juniors have a fancy dress ball. Bathing suits, however, were censored. 9—Lost, strayed, or stolen. Boy G'.s mustache. 10—Mr. Braucht comes back. 1 1-—At least we did find out that hydrogen will explode. Awarding of letters for B. B. 1917-18. 12 Miss Karr, Parsons, and Thompson combine classes to hear Pvt. Ryan of Army Motor Ambulance Corp. 16—Examination by Dr. Holmes. Oh, yes, even for toothache. 18— Walter has his seat changed. 19— Miss McCune tells a dream. Why can’t we be good? 20— As per usual, Edwardine starred in Latin VI. The bas= ket ball team visits San Jose High School. 30—Every teacher makes a speech on deportment. The Pekinian — Page si HJanuarp 1— Will this day ever be forgotten? School at 8:40. None P. M. 2— Mary Aydelott and Margaret Bailey are visitors. 5—Seniors have a class party. (?) 8— Miss Karr has taken to reading home decorating magazines. 9— The boys play train in English VIII. I I—Why so angry, James? 12— Dump Warren broke the glass in the dressing room. No wonder the Springfield score was 29-9. 13— A. W. P. succeeded in sitting next to M. B. in English. Not strange that he didn’t recite much. 15—In Chem. Lab. Kate B. would see, even if it were in Albert’s arms. 17—Teachers have a very exclusive oyster supper. Pekin defeats Farmington with a score of 1 5-6. H. K. K. dance after game. 20—Chlorine gas in Chem. E. Aydelott has a gas mask. 22— Delavan at Pekin. 23— Mr. Wilson celebrates victory with following program: “Address—mostly short”............................................Dutch Meinen. “If I still had my mustache”...................................Boy G. How a certain pair of eyes helped me during the game”.........Smittie “If my deportment grade were a little higher last quarter ....Fink C. How I was kept out of the game through the accommodation of a milk can”...............................................A. W. P. How hard I tried to watch all the boys and how hard it was to watch one ................................................Pauline R. “A resolution to see all the rest of the games”............L. Lockett “Why I missed the basket”........................................Ducky K. 23—Pvt. Cleuver talks to 5th period French and history classes. 26— Alpha A. has a new fur coat. 27— Senior play. Latin classes have a candy sale. 28— Tailor has come to get measurements of books on back table. Suits will follow. 29— Junior Class has meeting to discuss plays. 30— Schedule for exams, posted. 31 — Miss Karr calls for notebooks in English VIII. Page 82 — The Pekinian Jfebruarp 1— Lewiston at Lewiston. 30-8. 2— Deportment lists are posted. 3— Dot and Miss Clem wouldn’t give Smittie and Dump any candy. 7— Pekin at Delavan. Well, the referee was crooked. 8— Lewiston at Pekin. 33-2. 10—-R. Y. Allison comes back. Also the freshies appear. No school, P. M. I 1—Exciting moments. General house cleaning and moving in Assembly. 12—Illustration of “How to tie a Human Knot’’ by E. Aydelott. The “Count of Monte Criste” must be interesting, judging from the contortions he goes thru while reading it. I 3—Semester cards. 17— Senior A meeting. No time wasted when it’s left to the girls. 18— Kate B. and Mabel S. give Lizzie a ride. All the Freshies wanted to be in the front row when they had their pictures taken. 19— Date for Senior party changed to Jan. 22. 20— Oh, yes, we all felt quite fit after our dinner at R. Cohen’s. 22—Yes, the eats were good, but with Stew as head waiter the service was better. Jake made off with half the ice cream. 24— —Miss Parson’s friend is visiting here this week. Miss Marten displays a French collection. 25— 8th period in Chemistry. 26— Kenneth R. and Robert S. appear with a hair cut. 27— Nothing like being drafted into service. Frinstance “entries for county meet.” 28— Miss McCune’s 4th period kindergarten class learns to locate Hu dson Bay. fflarcf) 3— Kids hauled up for cutting across J. H. S. yard. 4— Unusual happenings: Written lesson in Chem. Tazewell club dance. 5— Bill A.: “My straight and narrow path must have a railing. It’s too easy to get off.” 6— Mildred B. has the flu. Albert calls as usual. Oh, potato! potato! 7 Miss Marten. Fr. 2: “Don’t sit down William until you know what word you’re going to sit The Pekinian — p«gc 83 10—Edith S. in physics: “Oh I can’t draw that. I can’t even make a straight circle.” 1 1—Albert P. is so studious he uses a basket to carry all his books home in. 12— E. S. A. said he lost four pounds last night. He got a hair cut. 13— Did you say Fink had the mumps? 17— Staff meeting. Who did you say knit W. R. A.’s sweater? 18— Letters for B. B. and F. B. awarded. A. W. P. presents Mr. Ross with a gift. Puzzle: Why did Mr. B. blush? Class meeting to select cover for Pekinian. Also meeting of latin committee with everybody on the warpath. 19— Chemistry class visits Sarff’s meat market and the brewery. Why does everyone smile? 20— Star explanations of an expansion valve: Prof. Robbins: “It’s just the scientific principle of the thing.” E. Derrick: “Well, it works like the hydrant on a faucet. 20—Quiz in trig.” 24— Spring is here at last. Miss Parsons has a new hat. 25— Rubber stamps in “trig.” “Follow the same line of reasoning as before.” 26— Mary Chain is a visitor. 27— More goose eggs in chemistry. (0000). 7— The Flirkado copying club has a chem. notebook party at Dot. B. 8— Seniors plan to have a hike somewhere, sometime. 9— Another double period in Chem. 10—Report cards for quarter. 1 I—Teachers’ Institute. Numerous complaints about the day off. 12—A few hikers with plenty of eats take the hike somewhere. Mildred’s heart isn't so bad now, she was able to walk back. Page 84 — The Pekinian 14— Preliminaries. Senior candy stand does rushing business. 15— Rain again. (Or still). 16— County Meet question again. Mr. B. has decided to number his pupils. 17— Juniors solicit teachers to buy tickets for class play. 18— Senior girls have tongue-lashing and hair-pulling match in which they decide upon an outfit for Commencement. 20— Easter. 21— Teachers have seats reserved for class play. 22— Junior class presents teachers with complimentary tickets. 23— Complimentary tickets to Junior Class play for sale. 24— Freshies have their first class meeting. 25— —Preliminary track meet. How did Boy G. manage to get here at 8:30? Prof. Middlebush is here from Knox College. (Dot took us to Peoria.) 28— Seniors hold a dignified meeting. Why? Smith, Wilson and Allison were there. 29— School at 9:30. All those tardy were given a vacation. Bill A. learns to sling plaster of Paris. 30— Mr. Allison teaches French 2 with Carroll as chief corrector. fflap 1— Quiz in both Chem. and Trig. 2— Teachers meet to recommend Seniors for graduation. Didemusire Society is to have a banquet. 5— Smith and Wilson have meeting to ex= plain why Dutch, Stew and Boy can enter the meet. 6— Miss Karr meets with the Didemusire. Consequently the banquet is postponed, and Mr. Wilson takes charge of the matter. 7— Chem. class visits the foundry. The best part was getting out early. 8— The lab. is cleaned up for prowlers. 9—County Meet. Why try to express it in words? 12—Big victory celebration with speeches, songs, “ n everythin’.” Stock phrase: 'I haven’t much to say.” 14— Freshies put up their colors. 15— Chem. class visits the sugar house. Jim treats us to sandwiches in the starch house. Health lecture by Dr. Clary. 16— Another lecture by Dr. Whalen, including a demonstration on how to brush our teeth. The Pekinian — Page 85 19— Special Chem. session first hour. 20— Teachers’ meeting. Seniors “weighed in the balance” and some “found wanting” in the matter of deportment grades. 23—Pekinian goes to press. 30—Junior-Senior banquet. 3Junc I —Baccalaureate. 3—Class day exercises. 5— Commencement. 6— Alumni banquet. I oto iHusic is Sbbertiseb otmp “Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming” with illuminated cover. “Home, Sweet Home” in A (a) Flat. “Dance of the Mermaids,” many scales. “When Johnnie Comes Marching Home,” in double time. “The Widow,” very pretty and fascinating. “The Touch of a Woman’s Hand.” Have you tried it? “Tale of a Kangaroo.” A very great hit. “The Tortured Thomas Cat.” A great musical success. “The Old Oaken Bucket,” full of harmony. “The Old Baseball Diamond” with a new first bass. 1. The “pony” is my helper, I shall not flunk. 2. He maketh me to know many things forgotten. He leadeth me into depths unknown. 3. He relieveth my mind. He guideth me into realms of glory for my mark’s sake. 4. Yea, though I walk in a vision of undoubted failure, I will fear no exams: for he is with me. His lines and his promptings uplift and sustain me. 3. He prepareth a way for me in the presence of my teachers. He showereth glory upon my head. My report runneth over. 6. Surely he will make praises and “A’s” to follow me Even unto the end of my school days; And I will dwell in the stable with the “pony” Even unto the end of my days therein. —7 he Integral. Page 86 — The Pekinian The PEKINIAN — Page 87 Page 88 — The Pekinian Cf)t Girls’ 4Mee (Club WE STARTED the year with a few changes. One of the most important was the change of instructors. We were a little sorry to lose our former instructor. Miss Muehlmann, but we have found that we like our new one, Mrs. Allison, quite as well. We meet on Wednesday evening this year, instead of Thursday, as we formerly did. As a “Glee Club it has surely deserved its name, although our glee was interrupted for a while this fall. However, it has reached its full height again. We have kept it to ourselves this year so far, but we have been informed that we shall have the privilege of singing before the Woman's Club, May twenty-third. The members of the Girls’ Glee Club and their respective parts are: Sopranos Second Sopranos Altos Dorothy Balcke Elizabeth Erxleben Ruth Conlee Lois Balcke Vergie Isenberg Grace Cordts Catherine Behrens Edith Lauterbach Margaret Fair Marion Black Thelma Morris Nellie Rees Irene Brereton Ruth Scheffler Florence Rust Mildred Byram Doris Stephens Dorothy Rust Ethel Conlee Hazel Voll Emily Schenck Elizabeth Goar Lois Losch Margaret Hallstein Hermine Hippen Marie Lohnes Accompanist.— Marjorie Schrock Ruth Sackenreuther Mable Soady The Pekinian — Page 89 Page 90 — The Pekinian Ct)f Wop ’ tfMet Club THE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB is a howling success and all the boys sure are howlers. Mrs. Allison seems to enjoy the work with them. She is very earnest about the work, but is not grouchy enough to make the work burdensome. At first the boys started out with but two or three knowing anything about music, but gradually they became accustomed to the work, and began to like it, until now almost every boy is in his place about ten minutes before time to start. When it comes to noise, they sure are right there. But that is not all; they can also make music that sounds “swell”, as was the testimony of one of the girls. All of the boys seem to enjoy the singing very much, especially Louis Balcke, who is usually doing something to get reprimanded. Kenneth Robbins and Franklin Smith seem to be very studious (in Glee Club), for it is almost a weekly occurrence for one or the other to be asked to put a book or a magazine away. Ernest Aydelott appears to be very glad when he can make Mrs. Allison smile, for that is his main occupation. The voice of our star tenor singer, Edward Glunz, can usually be heard above the rest, especially when there are high notes. Robert Hinners is our star soloist, for he fills in the program between pieces with melodious solos. The other members of the Glee Club are insignificant as far as causing a disturbance is concerned. Ernest Aydelott William Aydelott Louis Balcke Fink Champion Eugene Derrick Franklin Smith Edward Glunz Roy Henrichs Robert Hinners Charles Hough William Helffenstein James Velde Justin Kern Gordon Koch Louis Peyton Kenneth Robbins Robert Schneider Charles Young Arthur Sackenreuther—Accompanist. The Pekinian — Page 91 Page 92— The Pekinian (DrctifStra IT WAS IN SEPTEMBER, 1918, when an announcement was made to the effect that all pupils interested in orchestra work should remain after school. Eleven pupils answered the call and an orchestra was organized under the leadership of Mrs. R. Y. Allison, rehearsals being held every Monday evening at the school. When singing was taken up in the assembly on each Tuesday and Thursday, the orchestra furnished the accompaniment, but, since so much time was lost on account of the “flu”, singing was abolished and the orchestra lost its job. The first public entertainment at which the orchestra appeared was the Senior Class play in January. Later in the year they performed at the Junior Class play and the Commencement exercises. The orchestra was not organized for the mere joy there was in it, but to do some real work, not only on the part of those who do the playing, but the director as well. We certainly do consider ourselves fortunate in securing a director who takes as much interest in the work as does Mrs. Allison. The members of the orchestra and their respective instruments played are as follows: First Violins Second Violins Piano William Aydelott William Hogan Edward Glunz Harold Bowlby Ernest Aydelott Robert Schneider Franklin Smith Margaret Fair Flute Clarinet Drums Eugene Reinhardt Winfred Himmel Kenneth Robbins Director Mrs. Irene M. Allison THE PEKINIAN — Page 93 ittusical $relimtnariesi The musical preliminaries of Pekin High School, for the Tazewell County Athletic and Literary Meet, were held at the High School, April 25, 1919. The school showed great talent in the field of music, and the contestants conducted themselves admirably. The program and awards were as follows: First Place. . Second Place Third Place . Fourth Place First Place. . Second Place Third Place. Vocal “Hindu Song”.....................................Lucile Reise Thou Shall Come, Sweet Spring”.......Marjorie Schrock “Daffodils”..........................Margaret Hallstein “Allah’s Holiday”................................Howard Allyn Instrumental Midsummer Night’s Dream”......................Margaret Fair Valse Caprice”.....................................Imo Snyder “Valse Op. No. I”........................Mary Soldwede 1 The final standing of the High Schools of Tazewell County in the county meet, in the literary and musical sections, were as follows: First...........................Pekin...........................25 Points Second..........................Washington......................19 Points Third...........................Delavan................................16 Points East Peoria, Minier and Armington, tied for fourth place, one point each. Count? itteet The musical program of the county meet was held at Pekin, at 10:00 a. m., May 9, 1919. Pekin High School “showed up” splendidly, and a great deal of praise is shown her contestants. The program and awards were as follows: Vocal First Methodist Church First Prize—Charles Duncan, of Delavan. Second Prize—Lucille Reise, of Pekin. Third Prize—Elmer Graber, of Minier. Instrumental Presbyterian Church First Prize—Margaret Fair, of Pekin. Second Prize—Margaret Belsen, of Washington. Third Prize—Wanda Proudfit, of Armington. Page 94 — The Pekinian “£f)f iUossoming of J$larp nne” ON JUNE THIRD 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 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 had 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 housewife. 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 are all likeable college chaps. Cast of Characters William Barkeley, a Yale man................. Charles Mason, of Barkeley's Fraternity Lloyd Mason, of Barkeley’s Fraternity. Teddy Farnum, of Barkeley’s Fraternity.............. Mrs. Henry Kate Kirkland, a New York society woman Mrs. John Simmons, Mrs. Kirkland's sister Mary Anne Simmons, Mrs. Kirkland's niece..................... Betsie Scroggins, Mrs. Simmons' hired help................... Sarah Applegate Slissy. Farmdale dressmaker and town gossip Elaine Jewett, a society girl................ Trella Jewett. Elaine’s invalid sister......... Patty Cloverleaf. a society girl............. Felice. Mrs. Kirkland's maid................................. Albert Potts . Stuart LeGault Howard Smith Walter Velde Ida Lou Weiss Nellie Rees Irene Brereton Annie Deakin Catherine Behrens Dorothy Balcke Mildred Byram Florence Weber Emma Von Tobel Thi- Pekinian Page 97 Qabb.p Daddy, a three-act comedy, was given by the Senior Class, at the High School, January 27, 1919. The first scene opens in Mr. Brown’s study, with his room in great disorder. Mrs. Brown is preparing for a party at which her daughter, Nellie, is to make her debut, to which Mr. Brown is naturally opposed. In the confusion of the preparations, Mr. Brown’s noonday meal has been slighted, a fact which, added to his previous irritation, places him in a very disagreeable state of mind. Thus, as his son, Teddy, returns from college, and his sister, Mrs. Chester, calls upon him, some rather heated discussions follow. The second act takes place soon afterward, in the drawing room of Mrs. Chester’s home. Mrs. Chester, believing herself to be in ill health and possessing all the qualities of an irritable, yet kindly, widow, imposes the family miniatures and their histories upon Mr. Brown, who is taking advantage of a little leisure, and a few minutes away from home. Soon Mrs. Chester and Nellie leave Mr. Brown, just as Paul Chester, a young doctor, who is greatly interested in Nellie, and whom Mr. Brown would choose for a son-in-law if a choice had to be made from the young “whipper-snappers”, enters. After a short conversation about Nellie, Paul promises his influence to dissuade her from a foolish, childish enterprise, which she wishes to enter into. The third act occurs in Mr. Brown’s study, about six weeks later. Nellie has become society’s favorite, and the number of callers that she'entertains is almost unbearable to Mr. Brown, who jealously feels that he has been greatly slighted in sharing Nellie’s affections. He places a scarlet-fever sign on the door, in order to exclude the impudent young cubs”. Some exciting scenes follow. Finally Paul, greatly delighted, gains admittance, and after a short conversation with Nellie, obtains her consent to their marriage. The engagement is announced to the great delight of all, especially Mr. Brown, no longer “Papa” as previously, but again Daddy”. The play is of moderate action, and is filled with splendid humor. The development of the plot is very interesting, and the extremely comical scenes between Mr. Brown, just like his fellow-men, and Mrs. Brown, just like her fellow-women, keep the interest aroused until the very end. Other features which helped greatly to make the evening’s entertainment a success, were the high school orchestra, a vocal solo by Nellie Rees, and a chorus and dance by Mildred Byram, Irene Brereton, Hermine Hippen, Emily Schenck, Lois Balcke, and Doris Stephens. Cast of Characters Mr. Wrexson Brown.......................................Albert W. Potts Teddy Brown, his son...................................William Aydelott Paul Chester, a young doctor...............................James Jansen Thompson, the Browns Butler...............................Lester Farmer Mrs. Wrexson Brown........................................Ida Lou Weiss Nellie Brown, her daughter..............................Florence Weber Mrs. Chester, Mr. Brown’s sister.......................Kathleen Dietrich Jane, the Browns’ cook..............................Luella Van Boening Pane 98 — The Pekinian Junior Class $lap The outstanding dramatic event of every school year is the annual play presented by the members of the Junior Class. This year, the Class of 1920 certainly lived up to the precedent established by previous classes. Katy Did,” a play with music, was the offering, and it proved to be a most charming and unusual play. The prologue and epilogue dealt with modern times, while the two acts of the play represented the colonial era. The class was most fortunate in securing Mr. C. Hubert Ropp as coach, for he generously offered to paint stage settings representing a colonial interior, a life-sized portrait of “Katy,” and numerous pictures and decorations. The beautiful costumes, the tuneful songs, and graceful dances, the well memorized lines, the splendid interpretation of character, the exquisite electrical effects, all produced a harmony of color, tone and beauty which is seldom equalled on the amateur stage. The memory of its beautiful scenes will long be remembered by those who witnessed the performances of April 25th and 26th. The following members of the class and faculty made up the cast and business managers: Characters of the Prologue and Epilogue (Time—Spring, 1916.) Katherine Pendleton Bradford.........................................Norma Hofferbert Margaret Calhoun Pendleton.......................................Edwardean Kreager Characters of the Play (Time—Spring, 1774.) Katherine Pendleton.......................... Margaret Calhoun............................. Jonathan Edwards Bradford.................... Madame LaGrae................................ Richard Pendleton............................ Lloyd Evemonde............................... Anne Rideout................................. Penelope Taylor.............................. Hope Winthrop................................ Elspeth Winslow.............................. Stephen ..................................... Managers Coach........................................ Advertising Manager.......................... Business Manager............................. Property Master.............................. Stage Manager................................ Carpenter and Electrician.................... Accompanist.................................. Class Advisor................................ ......Lucille Ropp Florence Kriegsman . Kenneth Robbins Marguerite Ehrhardt ....Brooks Watson ......Charles Hough ......Julia Scrimger .........Ruth Black .........Edith Sipfle . Marjorie Schrock . .Edward Glunz, Jr. Mr. C. Hubert Ropp ......Fink Champion Robert Schneider Arthur Sackenreuther ......Reginald Sipfle ......Eugene Derrick ........Miss Russell ........Miss Lockett The Pekinian - Page 99 p ee 100 — T H E P E K I N I A N The Pekinian — p«gr 101 Miss Me.—“You girls who have taken sewing know, if the boys don’t, how the length of arms differ.’ (Some do who don’t and have never taken sewing.) Miss Me.—“Ernest has been used to the can. E. B., 19, chewing gum in assembly. Mr. W.—“Say! Bower, where do you get that stuff?” Bower—“Down at Smalley’s.” Vel nr,a Burns, speaking of Russian peasants shoes—“In war times they can t even afford to buy a pair.'' (I wonder if they buy one shoe.) A terrible noise is heard above the French room. E. Kaylor “Oh. Miss McCune slipped.” A story was told about a base ball player being buried alive and when the hearse struck a rut, the lid came off the casket and the man yelled. Miss Karr “What do you suppose he said?” John Eliff Foul ball. Heard at Senior Play practise: 1. L. W. to Florence W. “What is it darling, what is it?” Jim J.— Isn’t she supposed to call me ‘darling’?” Heard in Commercial Geog. “They raise grazing in England.” R. S., 20 (naming city in Com. Law)— Parsley (Paisley) or something like that.” Ernest Kaylor becomes stuck in French translation. Miss Marten to the rescue— What are you sitting on, Ernest?” Student in Chem. pronounces solute as if it were salute. Miss Me. — “We seem to be speaking in military terms today.” Heard in Com. Geog.—“But England sold them second-handed horses. H. S., 19 (chewing candy kiss)— That’s the toughest kiss I ever had.” Caesar having found a ford (Ford) in the river proceeded to cross.” (Not in the Ford, I bet.) Roll call in Fr. Miss M.— Albert Potts.” A. P.—“President.” E. S., ’20— I can’t remember the last part because I forgot it.” Page 102— The Pekinian Miss McCune to B. G. “Robert, what is work?” Robert “I don’t know.” Miss T., Com. Geog. “They use oak for good sound barrels and I guess most of the barrels needed here are sound ones.’’ “What other part of the phone is made of rubber?” Margaret H. “The talker.” N. Hofferbert “There’s nothing wrong with my heart.” (But we have our doubts.) Miss M. “In French you have to use your mouth, tongue, and lips, so you want to begin to use your lips.” C. Reynolds (Com. Geog.)—“They used to be able to save all the pig. but the squeal; now they save that too. by means of a phonograph record.” Miss McCune—“Boys, I want to tell you something. The dictionary is your best friend, for just think, you can find sweetheart, love, and lots of nice things in it.” They say you can lead a horse to water but you can’t make him drink, but Miss McCune says you can if you salt him first. Miss Me. “I still hear some ‘k, k, k’s’; some of you must have been singing ‘k, k, Katy .” D. B., 19 “My feet are cold.” Howard Allyn raises the curtain and allows the sun to shine on D. B.’s face. D. B.—“I didn’t say my eyes were cold.” Miss M. tells us the French soldier thought the spirits of the dead soldiers fought beside them. D. Kraft “Maybe they had to. to fight the German spirits.” French I. E. S., ’20—“That means Napoleon was died.” Mr. Wilson, speaking of alkaline soil—“You can hardly raise an umbrella in it. let alone anything else.” Albert P.—“I was the hostess last time.” Dot B. “When I was in the grades 1 used to eat library paste.” Miss Clem—“So that’s the reason you’re so stuck up.” The Pekinian Page 103 Great accomplishments of experimenters: Crossing strawberries with milkweed so as to have strawberries and cream. Crossing lightning bugs with bees so that bees can work at night. Planting potatoes and onions in alternate rows, which makes the eyes of potatoes water, so that they do not need irrigation. D. Warren (French I)—“I don’t need that tray (tres) in there.” Found in a Chem. Exam. Paper “Priestly fled to America for his life, because he took sides with a farmer who had a certain thing stored in his cellar.” M iss T., Com. Geog. on Monday N lany were absent yesterday.” (But Miss T. didn’t see the joke.) H. S., 19, Eng. 8 Like most short cuts it took him longer to get home.” L. F., ’19, Eng. 8—“She had a break down.” (She must have been a Ford.) Miss T., Com. Geog. “Everett, name a can vegetable.” E. Carver—“Spaghetti.” Miss T., Com. Geog.—“What are hops used for, Margaret?” M. H.—“For cattle.” Miss Parsons—“Who is the greatest modern painter?” E. Kaylor—“Woost.” Miss McCune “What is oxygen?” Excited Student “Oxygen is the combustion of supporters.” Miss Karr—“Well, I don t care, I only saw him once and that was in the dark.” H. Meyers—“They use quite a bit of oats at the Quaker Oats Co.” (When they only make the boxes.) No ear can hear, no tongue can tell. The tortures of that inward hell.”—Chem. Lab. Speaking of things belonging on the table (in French): “You might put a bottle on. too.” Miss M. “You haven’t had the shakers yet.” Page 104-THE Pekinian Miss Parsons in Civics “I want you to be just as familiar with our con stitution as you are with your Bibles.” I. B. 19—“Miss McCune wanted some eggs for osmosis.” Edward Glunz, ’20—“Who’s that?” D. B. 19, Chem. II—“Well, that’s what I said too, until I stopped to think a little.” R. S. ’20, Shorthand II -“You put the ‘stand’ under the ‘mis’. “Miss Russell, I am indebted to you for all I know.” Miss R. (pleasantly)—“Oh, don’t mention such a triffe.” Pupil “Mr. Braucht, I forgot my compass.” Mr. Braucht “Use a dollar.” Pupil— ‘Lend me one, will you please?” Mr. Braucht— (hastily) “Just a minute, and I’ll find you a compass. Instructor “What is the meaning of the term ‘coincidence’?” Student—“Why,-why,-er,-it means when they both coincide.” A curious student does not see why, if Mr. Wilson is called a mathematician, Mr. Braucht cannot be called a physician. Fink -“Well Kenneth are you going to comb your hair this year?’ Kenneth R.—“Nope, nothing in it.” Miss Me. “Lester, divide that word into syllables.” L. F.—“Plat-y-hel-min-thes.” Miss Me.—‘‘ Where is the accent Arthur?” A. S. “On the ‘hel ” Kate B. “He wrote it too soon after his death. K. R., French I—“ When you congregate verbs, etc. P. R. to M. B.—“I blushed in French.” (Wonder how she did it.) Miss M., Fr. I—“Give me another fruit.” Carroll Langston—“Une pomme de terre.” (Potato). Miss P.—“Summarize that statement more, you are a little too broad.’ Miss Karr (New Year’s Day)—“Have you ever noticed how faithful the girls always are?” B. G.—“Do you mean to insinuate that we re ‘sissies’?” The Pekinian- Page ios D. B. (speaking of sound of g in French)—“G (gee) that’s soft.” (Where’s the snap Dot?) Student conjugating in Fr. “ ’N some knew pa’s alley.” (Ne sommes nous pas ‘alle’). Freshie (in Ancient History)—‘‘The Spartan youth put the wolf under his vest and never said a word while it ate out his victuals.” Mary Soldwedel “No, Kate, a young lady should not say ‘Hello’ when she meets a member of the faculty.” A Popular Style of Recitation. Rise slowly, leisurely remove a large piece of chewing gum from the mouth, put hands in pockets, say in low but clear and confident tones: “I don’t know. Fond Father “How is my son getting along in school.?” Principal—“He’s halfback on the football team and all the way back in his studies.” Two things that will take one swimmingly through high school: 1. The Faculty of Working. 2. Working the Faculty. The Iliad as interpreted by Freshmen: Glaucus the Great was some relation to Olympus. Lycurgur and Bacchus were brothers of Hector and accompanied him to the battlefield. Bacchus was Hector’s child. Hecuba was Juno, wife of Jupitor, also sister. Laodice was the leader in the Trojan War. Priam was a goddess of Grease. Oenus was the nurse of Hector’s baby. Heard During a Sunday-nite Flinch Game. E. Kraeger -‘‘Harold, I need a new hand.” Lucille Reis—“Practice makes perfect you know.” (And on a Sunday nite at that). Miss Karr, (Eng. 8)- “I heard a girl trying on a suit.” (Wonder what color it was.) Miss K. (Eng. 8)—“Robert, I want you to be responsible for Robert Gehrig.” Page io6 — The Pekinian Can you imagine Kate Behrens in Albert Pott’s arms, (chem.)? Neither can Albert. Nellie Rees in Chem.: “That gives me a great big figure.” Miss Me.: “Now Catherine you don’t want any one else’s figures.” “Young man,” said the instructor, as he grabbed a frisky sophomore by the shoulders, “1 believe Satan has got hold of you.” “I believe he has,” calmly retorted the unraffled student. To waiter—“Say, how does it happen that this baked apple you brought me is all covered with hairs?” Grunny— Dunno, boss. Dey’s supposed to be bald ones. (Baldwins).” Miss Karr, Eng. 8. “Country students always have good foundations. (What do you mean understandings?) B. Brown, Eng. 8.—“He sought a higher climate.” Kate B.—“After seeing so many great painters, he almost took up the art of painting himself.” Boy G., (Waking up after five minute report of some bright student.— “What did you say.” E. Bower, Translating—“The Arar is a river which flew through Sequania. Miss M., French 1.—“In French we don’t have cases.” (Wonder what she means?) John Friederich Oscar Wilson Kaylor Ernest Aydelott Sackenreuther Lester to Boy—“Great day for the race, isn’t it? Boy G .“What race?” Lester-—“Why the human race.” Freshie (pronouncing “Avez-vous quelque chose pour moi.”)— Avez-vous calico shoes for ma. Freshman—“An infantry is a place where babies are kept. P. R. ’20 (anxiously seeking a copy of Pilgrim’s Progress)—“Oh, Beanie dear, have you a Bunyan?” The Pekinian — Page 107 Do you know there’s lots o’ people Settin’ round in this 'ere school Growlin’ like the very dickens Disobeying every rule? Don't you be that kind of cattle, ’Cause they ain’t no use on earth. You just be a booster rooster, Crow and boost for all you’re worth. If your school needs boostin’, booster, Don’t set round and wait and see If some other feller’s willin’. Sail right in, this country’s free. Cast your loaves upon the waters. They’ll come back—the sayin’s true. Mebbe they’ll come back all buttered, When some feller boosts for you. Witty Freshman “And at the King’s accession the people cried ‘Hail, Oh King! and instantly the King began to reign.” Junior in Chemistry— How are matches made?” Bright Senior—“Matches are made in heaven. I don’t know how.” Axioms Recently Discovered Recitation is the science of bluffing. Zero added to zero, the result is flunk. Zeros are always equal, though they never coincide. A teacher is a many-sided polygon and equal to anything. A Proposition is a general term for that which confronts the Senior at the end of the year. HAVE YOU NOTICED IT? In McCune’s class It beats the Dutch How Catherine gets Called down so much. Page 108 — The Pekinian In the Worfyshopl I’m only a Freshie now, I feel so very gay And I’m almost sure of A Though I’m only a Freshie now. In the World I’m a studious Soph’more now, The world opens its eyes To see me so wise I’m a studious Soph’more now. In the Depths! I’m a dubious Junior now, Things look so very dark Until I get my mark I’m a dubious Junior now. On the Heights! I’m almost a graduate now I don’t care to sigh When the end is so nigh I’m almost a graduate now. A WILD GUESS Teacher—“What is one divided by nothing?’’ Pupil—“Infinity.” Teacher—“And what is two divided by nothing?” Pupil (dreamily)—“Infinite bliss. 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TIRES Auto Supplies Storage Batteries VULCANIZING “Everything for your car 224 Court St. Use our service car Ehrlicher Brothers REXALL DRUG STORE Kodaks — Victrolas Pekin, Illinois Make Definite Plans “Give me a man with a plan,” was the request frequently made by a successful American business executive when selecting associates and help for his organization The person with a plan is always the one most likely to succeed. Plan in advance just how you will use your money and be sure to plan on saving some definite amount regularly from your income. Deposit your savings at 3% interest with this institution. The FARMERS NATIONAL BANK Pekin, 111. Founded 1875. ©r Young Men will find our Kuppenheimer Suits Manhattan Shirts Stetson Hats . —a joy to examine —a pleasure to select —a satisfaction to wear P. STEINMETZ SONS CO. BUY YOUR Vacation Footwear OF The John G. Heisel Shoe Store 320 Court St. Pekin, 111. The Blenkiron Book Store Headquarters for Baseball, Tennis and Golf Supplies Bicycles Ingersoll Watches Fountain Pens Books (all kinds) School Supplies We Desire Your Trade N. REULING CO. DRY GOODS NOTIONS GENT’S FURNISHINGS The Store of Satisfaction 359-361 Court St. Pekin. 111. Electric Hair Cutting Massaging and Shampooing a Specialty Three chairs—no waiting WM. BEETLER BARBER SHOP 407Yi Court St. Pekin. 111. Try a Union Club and compare it with some of the other cigars you are paying 10c for F. Monkemuehler Curran Dempsey ATTORNEYS AT LAW Pekin. Illinois THE FAIR M. BOWER. Proprietor Hosiery, Underwear, Notions and House-furnishing Goods Established 1885 Cit. Phone 732 W. H. WOOST Dealer in Wall Paper. Paints. Oils, Etc. Paper and Paper Hanging Specialty HOOVER SWEEPERS CENTRAL ILLINOIS LIGHT CO. Office and School Supplies THE LATEST POPULAR AND COPYRIGHT BOOKS Stationery Tennis Balls and Raquets Golf Goods Base Ball Supplies Swimming and Bathing Suits Eoerybody Welcome J. W. HARMEL 341 Court St. Pekin, III. Illinois Wesleyan University BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Illinois Wesleyan will remain at Bloomington. It offers attractive courses to progressive young people. Besides the regular college courses in arts and sciences there is a pre-medical course, fitting for the very best medical schools. We have unusual equipment in science and arts, excellent teachers, fine college spirit. There are a number of free scholarships to deserving pupils. Magnificent dormitory for women. Write for free catalog and many other important publications. Opportunities for self-support for many. Address: PRESIDENT THEODORE KEMP, Bloomington, Illinois. BRADLEY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Peoria, III. COLLEGE COURSES: (1) Science for students intending to secure the B. S. Degree, including a Pre-Medical course. (2) Engineering, Mechanical. Electricial. etc. (3) Literature for those desiring general college work. Special Courses for those who wish to become teachers in Manual Training or Domestic Economy: two year course, and four year course giving the B. S. Degree. Vocational Work -Course open to boys and men in Metal Work. Woodwork. Drafting. Practical Electricity. An Automobile school gives thorough theoretical and practical knowledge of everything pertaining to the automobile. Horological Department —Watchmaking. Jewelry. Engraving and Optics. For catalog, or additional information, address: Theodore C. Burgess. Director. Bradley Polytechniclnstitute. Peoria, 111. Regular Dinner and Supper. Tables for Ladies Short Orders at all hours. Open Day and Night EAT AT Bailey’s Restaurant 229 Court St. Mrs. Thurman FINE MILLINERY 31 Court St. Phone 279 Courteous Treatment Prompt Service J. C. Hamilton Buys and Sells REAL ESTATE Office over Woolworth’s 5c and 10c store Dr. Glassford Office hours, 9 to 12 a. m.; 2 to 5 p. m. Practice limited to EYE, EAR, NOSE AND THROAT Glasses Fitted Phone I85A-B Farmers Nat. Bank Bldg Pekin, 111 GEHRIG’S CIGARS CIGARETTES All popular brands at C. F. GEHRIG’S 316 Court St. Mathews Plumbing Co. Phone 394 348 Margaret St. Pekin. 111. F. Rosenburg Buys Sells ANYTHING 1 19 Court St. Pekin. 111. Taak’s Grocery A complete line of STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES Pekin, III. GOLDSMITH The Central Barber Shop The Home of Hart Schaffner Marx Clothes EVERYTHING MODERN and UP-TO-DATE ED. C. JOERGER. Prop. THE UNIVERSAL CAR If you want the most reliable car in the world, buy a Ford. It will always get you there and bring you back—and at an operating expense that is negligable. Our easy monthly payment plans makes it possible for every family to have its Ford car. Place your order immediately. Write or telephone for an appointment. J. T. Conaghen Dealer SCH1PPER BLOCK CO. DRY GOODS, LADIES’ READY-TO-WEAR, CLOTHING, RUGS, ETC. The Store that treats you right. PEKIN, ILL. E. P. SPENGLER C. F. HECKMAN J. J. CROSBY President Vice-President Sec.-Treas. HECKMAN SPENGLER CO. FURNITURE Carpets, Rugs, Linoleums, Etc. Phone 285 329-331 Court Street PEKIN. ILLINOIS CARL E. KRAEGER PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST NOT THE OLDEST NOT THE LARGEST JUST THE BEST The home of Good Drugs, Nyal Remedies. Kodak and Photographic Supplies Lohnes - Merkel Renfer DRY GOODS, WOMENS’ READY TO WEAR SHOES and MILLINERY “We can and will at Pekin, 111.” August Weyrich Hardware, Tinware, Stoves, Furnaces, Agricultural Implements and Auto Accessories 336 Court St. Pekin, 111. Herget National Bank Capital and Surplus, $300,000.00 Three per cent interest on Time and Savings Deposits Kline Guy A complete line of GROCERIES AND MEATS Fine Tea and Coffee our Specialty Phone 90 401-2-3 Margaret St. PEKIN Itrotoii printing Co. PRINTERS LITHOGRAPHERS BOOK BINDERS CORNER OF MAIN AND WASHINGTON STREETS Peoria, Illinois REMEMBER The Big Sporting Goods Store Base Ball Basket Ball Football Track Gymn Tennis Golf Bathing Canoeing EVERYTHING for EVERY SPORT G. N. PORTMAN I22PPN. ADAMS ST “High Class” This is the character of the Goods we handle and the Service we render you at this store. Nothing Better in Quality can be bought and our Prices are Low We will appreciate your business. The RICHELIEU GROCERY Phones 92 and 708 357 Court St. Pianos - - Player Pianos PHONOGRAPHS AND RECORDS Sheet Music, P ayer Rolls and Musical Merchandise PEKIN MUSIC HOUSE HINNERS ORGAN CO., Retail Dept. 355 Court St. North of Court House Soldwedel Dairy Co. Watch Us GROW 9 N. 5th St. Phone 558 C. E. READ, D.D.S. DENTIST Marquette University MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN 303 Buena Vista Ave. Phone 472 Pekin, 111. Ten Departments — Medicine, Dentistry. Law. Engineering (using the Co-operative system). Journalism. Arts and Sciences. Music. High School. Nurses' Training School. Save from $.100 to $1.00 on every pair of Shoes by having them repaired. Non-denominational. Co-educational. Address: Registrar: 1115 Grand Ave.. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Simon Shoe Repair Shop Work Guaranteed 504 Court St. Pekin, 111. For Quality and Service Visit Dr. W. A. BALCKE Brisendine Grocery 227 Court St. Phone 19 REULING GARAGE High Grade Repairing and Machine Work GOODYEAR and COLUMBIA (OLmttl)- -55S5 SJ7 Sjippen Co. TIRES AND ACCESSORIES 'Satisfactory Storage Guaranteed Cit. Phone 462 524 Court St.