Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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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

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■ 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