Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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THE PEKI N I AN , 192 4 LIDA WELLS Lida has the record number of typing medals. She has almost a trunkful. In this trunk she also has a badge of high esteem presented by us all. MALCOLM MARTIN Here he is! The boy who has proved his ability as a versatile gentleman. His hobbies are athletics, music, books and girls, one girl predominating. ELIZABETH CALLAHAN Wherever we are somebody always says, “Who is that little dark-eyed girl?” and points to Elizabeth. Then we proudly tell them that she’s the nicest girl in our class. VIRGINIA SANBORN Valedictorian Whenever we have company, the teachers call on “Ginnie . Her preparedness brought her many a lofty report card. She has a fine start, and we hope she keeps it up. JAMES SIPFLE This boy owns a shrewd and efficient business head. “James” is a conscientious, sober sort of fellow, and “Jim is a romping, mischievous likeable imp. NINETEEN

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■ THE PEKINI AN, 1924 MARIE MOENKEMOELLER When we think of Marie we grin and remember the jokes she played on us. She is a delightful combination of seriousness and fun. RUSSELL VALENTINE We are blest with another towering lad. Does athletic training make a chemist? Russell wields a wicked Bunsen burner. The world will be aroused by him, it will. HENRIETTA ZIMMER Henrietta's the busiest person in school. She is always bustling around doing something important while we can only stand around and wonder how she does it all. LOUIS BECKER PRESIDENT The largest branch with the largest limbs on his family treeI It takes a “six-footer” to serve three years as president of a class such as ours. You know Louie the athlete! CLARA VOGELSANG Clara isn't afraid of a person on the whole faculty. This state of par excellence is almost unheard of in our school. Only the brave deserveth the fair grades. EIGHTEEN

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-THE PtE K I N I A N , 1924 EDITH BECK Edith is the girl whose hair is naturally curly. She is always aiding and helping the members of the faculty. She makes heavenly fudge, tooI ALBERT KRAEGER TREASURER This is the person who handles the millions ($) belonging to the aristocratic Senior class. By the way, he isn't a bit bashful, just elusive. All handsome men are! HELEN HOUGH Sheet music and basketball interests ‘‘Houghie’ ’ strangely. She has a great affinity for a tall dark somebody. Now we wonder who that somebody isI GEORGE HAYES George’s profile is truly disastrous to the girls who sit beside him. He has been directly responsible for many of our “mooning maidens.’’ LA VERNE HOSSMAN La Verne was a favorite among the faculty numbers because of her sunny willingness and eagerness in doing her work. TWENTY