Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1926 volume:

® h ? 102 0 ppkttttatt Unlume xxx iJhtbliBlirb bg Slip Senior (Elaaa of ppkitt (Enmmumtg £ rhnnl JJrktu, 3llinoia 111 ii.nii.Him Juimuorft “All the world’s a stage, And all the men and women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts.” In this nineteenth volume of the Pekinian, Pekin Community High School is presented as a theatre. The students and teachers are actors and their organizations and events form part of a play. May the reader in future years be able to re-act in memory his part of the play and feel again all the joy, happiness and enthusiasm of high school life. 0?Mraiimt In appreciation of her loyalty to Pekin Community High School, her helpful advice and her sympathetic friendship v?e, the class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Six affectionately dedicate this nineteenth volume of the Pekinian to fflisa (Srarr Smjfi HU Etrbarit li ICiuitsry Impartial and fair to all, lie inspires in pupils and teachers a desire to follow his leadership. Friendly in manner, he laughs with us commanding at the same time both our friendship and respect. Interested in school activities, he is a constant help in his capacity as adviser. Progressive in his plans, he is ever ready to retain what has proved of permanent worth, but is wise enough to investigate what is new and beneficial. Interested in the welfare of every student, our principal is diligently and sincerely working for the success and best interests of the school. 19261_____________________________________________ FI9Z61 fHurp JJn'iaymjif (lljmi $aetni Teaching, the stupid work of a drudge? You don’t know. I enter the class room babel, and quietly go Close the door, return to the desk, and silently st.ind Awaiting attention, until with no spoken command They grow still, their uplifted faces responsive and fine, And now for an hour they are nobody’s else but mine. You say that my living is lost in their lives. It is true, But mine is the spirit that moves them to what they shall do, My comrades and friends—to do with almost as I please. My heart is the organist, theirs are the stops and the keys. They are the orchestra, I am director, and they Are eloquent strings whereon my mute baton may play. Wide realms are ours to venture in. Thither we fare Gallant explorers together, to seek and to dare And to conquer. I may be the leader; they frequently lead. With mine but tbe mind to direct their force and their deed. No drudgery this, an exulting and God-given power That bumbles the soul before God at the start of each hour. A fire that burns one out by the close of the day But respirits itself along a miraculous way. Item Evelyn Henderson. TEN ELEVEN Il926 l -rnTmriTTTnilllllTlT w yTL IIITnilTITrnTriT — ri926 King Faculty sits on his gilded throne And merrily laughs in glee— For this king has power in class-room courts To rule over us, you see. TWELVE 11926 AS U926I Minnie I). Balcke Sym pathetic. 1 mpartial. Sweet. Iowa Wesleyan, B. S , M. S. Columbia University. University of Wisconsin. Dean of Girls German Eda Borgelt Sincere. Cordial, Depe n da hie Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois, A. B. English Frank B. Stowe Discreet. Serious. Willing York College, A. B. University of Nebraska. Geometry John B. Phillips Immaculate. Quiet. Decisive University’ of Illinois, A. B., M. A. General Science. Chemistry E. Lucile Shipley Const 'nations. Cordial. Capable Illinois State Normal University, B. E. English Lei a Lockett Serious. Helpful. Dignified Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois. Latin THIRTEEN ri926l Paul V. Bigler 7 e rse, Te in pe ra m e n fal B us tf Northwestern I Diversity, B. S. Physic Mary J. Paul Dignified, Serious, Kind Illinois State Normal I’Diversity. McKendree College. University of Chicago. University of Illinois. Bug fish Lena Belle Boyd Little. Friendly, Loyal Depauw University, A. B. University of Wisconsin. istory Floyd W. Lee (famine. Silent. Practical Bradley Polytechnic. James Millikin University. Manual .Arts Harvey B. Urban Ph ilosoph icaL O rave. Wit ty Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois, A. B. Columbia University, A. M. Social Sciences Ella Brook Capable. Frank, Observant Valparaiso University, B. S. Home Economics A ■■■■■kb ■I I if FOURTEEN 119261 Evelyn Todd Witt; . Pleasant, Original Otterbein College, A. B. University of California. University of Washington. Mathematics R. G. Kelsey Idealistic, Sincere, Determined Northwestern University. Bookkeeping Ruth R. Duncan Quiet, Amiable, Gentle Butler College, A. B. University of Chicago. University of California. Latin Ancient History Paula V. Komers F n e rye tic, ( iood-natu red. A tide t ic Lawrence College. University of Wisconsin, B. A. Physical Training F. H. Shuman Brisk, Pager, Sincere University of Illinois, B. S. Agriculture Marjorie E. Atkin Agreeable. Steadfast. Gentle Illinois State Normal University, B. E. Algebra French FIFTEEN 11926 I 1926] Helen Shuman I'ntierstanding, Earnest ('harming Lake Forest College. Illinois State Normal University, B. E. University of Illinois, E nglish Ruth Funk Little. Vivacious. Sweet Illinois State Normal University. Typewriting Henry C. Sal voter Sensible. Popvlar. Industrious Park College, A. B. Public Speaking Social Studies A. Glen Haussler Clever, Athletic. Spruce Illinois Weslevan University, U. L. B. University of Chicago Coaching School. University of Wisconsin Coaching School. Director of Athletics Commercial Law (� race Boyd ('lever. Energetic. (Irations James Millikin University, A. B. English Mildred E. Myers Alert. Sincere. Pleasant Northwestern University, B. S. Mathematics SIXTEEN H9261______ k-irii€xtl[SElElIlliiiito 119261 Margaret H. Schurman ttractive. Musical, Busy Rockford College. Nor111westerii lT n iversity. Music E. I). Finley Musical. Resourceful. Alert Knox College, B. S. Columbia University. Algebra Baud Director Elsie Brenneman Friendly, A ttractive., Interesting Illinois State Normal University. Stenography Helen Kaiser Pretty, Talented, Considerate Pekin Community High School. Lida Wells A ftractive, efficient. Witling Pekin Community High School. Librarian Sec re tar if SEVENTEEN 119261 0926 C4H I Knp YtuX Owe A-nl U Aj't� � v Per fkt MISSUS?? H Uoi Y«V ca.ni fool us!! EIGHTEEN N3313NIN 119261 — niTTfliiiTllllTll x m tXTX fSWnnnnrnirmm .. 119261 The seniors are as wise and learned And sage as this old monk And yet, beneath their knowing mien They’ve lots of pep and spunk. TWENTY 119261 ___ 119261 RAMON POWERS Ramon's our rugged football star At debating lie’s surely a whirl They say he wouldn’t take Virgil ’Cause he thought the man was a girl. BURL HECKER Burl Hecker is one of our actors But—very strange to say— There is only one little heroine With whom he likes to play. LADD WATSON I.add has handled such great sums of money For our class for so many years That we just can’t help considering him As one of the great financiers. VERNA ZEIGLER Verna has clever ideas And a vivid imagination; Her leadership of the G. R.’s Arouses our admiration. TWENTY-ONE DUE!---. aiiia ngpK p.c.h.s HELEN COOK Helen likes Bernard Shaw Sandburg, and strong tea. And yes—she's temperamental As she could possibly he! JOHN KRAEGER Cle er, satirical, spruce In the study hall John—dreams. But out of school Mr. Kraeger Isn't as mild as he seems. MORRIS SEVERE Morris is quite an aetor And debater of some note; In class he a 1 wavs tries to keep An argument afloat. KATHRYN GLASFORD Kathryn is dainty, artistic Clever and very pretty; Her voice is sweet and musical And her conversation witty. TWENTY-TWO 11926 I 11926 FOREST HUNTER Forest says that woman's place Is really in the home; It looks as if in future years He'll have a chance to show 'em. TERESA YOUNG Teressa's as tall and dignified And sedate as her very name. Her serious mien in the corridors Puts the rest of us to shame. HORTENSE KRAEGER She is gracious, affectionate, loyal With such pretty, curly hair! When it comes to Girl Reserve meetings Hortense is always there. FRANCES VAN HORN Frances is slender and bashful With wide gray eyes so clear. We're glad she graduates with us But the school will miss her, we fear. TWENTY-THREE sn®------------------°«mnniaiilliIIIIDlIIini 3 yxx IT SifflfflllllTlinTiT-------H 1926 PLYNN CHANDLER Serious, just, capable Plvnn is every one’s friend; The g. Club is going to miss him When his senior year's at an end. MARY ELIZABETH KUMPF Knowing all the latest tunes From Paris to Hong-Kong; Mary's always dancing And humming the newest song. CATHERINE GEOBBLES Catherine likes to be different That's why her hair is this way; Siie always has some new idea Whenever we meet her each day. MARGARET WOELFLE Margaret always speaks pleasantly When by us she happens to pass; She’s one of the most optimistic And agreeable girls in the class. TWENTY-FOUR 11926)____________________TrrTfflTiTniT1flTI X TVX iMA f lfllilTMlITnTlft ______ 19261 LOUIS LOHNES Real loyalty and true leadership One friend of ours has shown us; He's that friendly chap with the cheerful grin And his name is Louie Lohnes. MILDRED BEARDSLEY Mildred’s the girl with the sleek dark hair And the merry, vivacious smile; To find another such cheerful pal One would have to search for a while. LEOTA WELLS I.eota knows all of the latest steps In every country and clime; But as far as “stepping” to school's concerned She simply can't do it on time! GEORGE WARREN With his light-hearted manner And brown hair so sleek; George blossoms forth As a regular shiek. TWENTY-FIVE 119261 F19261 HERMAN SCHAEFER Herman seems amiable in school His good-nature is always the same; Hut out on the football field he fights And plays a rousing good game. CLAIRE TEBBEN Vivacious, buoyant, healthy— Xo wonder Claire fascinates! Her talent is plainly shown in Declamation and debates. LOIS MARSHALL We take off our hats to Lois As quite the best sport we know; She'll dare anything or do anything— And that's why we like her so! MAE FORNOFF Mae makes wonderful grades And is pleasant, thoughtful and fair, Whenever we see her report card In envy we tear our hair. TWENTY SIX 11926 H926 EUGENE FISHER As an actor Gene has come to be The school’s .John Barrymore; He is diffident, blithe and debonair— Just the type the girls adore. LOTUS EDWARDS Lotus is quiet and thoughtful And an excellent “steno” too. Without her help on the staff We don't know what we would do. LUCILLE RARICK Lucille’s a new friend, hut already she Is one that a person picks As a very loyal booster of 1 . H. S. And the class of twenty-six. MARY HIGGINS Mary's energetic walk Just eats up the miles; We like her pretty dimples And her optimistic smiles. TWENTY-SEVEN 11926) ri926 JOHN SHEPPERD John's the musician in our class We all enjoy hearing him play; If he will just stay with his violin He'll surely he famous some clay. RUTH POLLARD Ruth is a talented orator And a lucid dehater too; We would like to have her medals for She has surely won quite a few. LUCILE MAUS Lucille likes “make-up and middies Applause and footlight and jazz; She’ll rival Jane Cowl if she keeps on Acting as well as she has. JENNESS EERTMOED Jcnness has done much for our class— She always has given her best. Her loyal work for the G. A. A. Would stand up against any test. TWENTY-EIGHT 11926) 11926 ALFRED BLACK Don't try to stop “A I when he wants to talk. He thinks it's lots of fun; When it comes to resourceful argument AI is a talented one. RUBY JOHNS Ruby is quite conscientious And pleasant from morning 'till night; Because she's so sincere and friendly We're sure Ruby’s future is bright. FAYE WALTERS You could never find another “Faye If you hunted from west to east. Her pep is as flaming as her hair And refreshing to say the least. ALICE ROWAN Alice is sympathetic, Optimistic and happy too; And she’s always willing to help In whatever the class tries to do. TWENTY-NINE S116]-----------------mfflinnnifinill TYX f ltX f jlllllfllltf riogfil BARNEY KAHN Harney is very keen' minded— For ignorance he’s quite a cure. His only fault is his rosy blush But there. ’Taint his fault we’re sure! EVA KING Talented, versatile, sweet— Of hard work never afraid; Our demure little Eva we call Our charming “Kentucky Maid. MARIE SAUL Marie looks at us as if to say “How noisy you seniors are! It's true—Marie’s “quiet and calm in the hall. But she “hits it up in her car! ZILLAH KRIEGSMAN .Xillah's the girl with the giggle And the ever ready pun; We all like to be around her She’s always such loads of fun. THIRTY 11926 I WILLIAM HOFFMAN William just takes life as it conics With never a worry or care. There isn’t a thing that can shake his poise Or rumple the wave in his hair. GERTRUDE NELSON Gertrude, we think of as quiet. Amiable and fair; And of course we remember her smiling eyes And her fluffy, yellow hair. THELMA HARDT Thelma can be both serious And jolly and merry too; She's one of the most dependable girls We seniors ever knew. GERTRUDE SCHROCK “Gert is happy-go-lucky. Never having a single care; Hut owning two melting eyes And wavy, gold-brown hair. THIRTV-ONE 11926 I HERBERT ROMAN “Herb's wit and imagination Will bring him fame some day; At present—who can resist the charm Of bis whimsical, flippant way? LILLIAN BURTON “I-il is a sensitive soul, we hear. Sandburg, she simply abhors. She has a liking for tall, slim chaps, Nut sundaes and peppy dance floors. LOIS HOLLAND hen the fates were thinking of Lois I hey were surely more than fair To have given such lovely dimples And such pretty, wavy, brown hair. CAROLINE HOWARD Caroline's sense of humor Is a source of endless delight; W e couldn't help laughing with Carol If we tried with all our might. THIRTY-TWO 119261___________ rmrrniTTTnnnTlIlIliniinil jy 'TL llllllllinTnTTTTnTiTrr ____11926 I MAURICE HOFF Maurice is quite deliberate And thinks before he talks; We like the pretty ties he wears And the decided way he walks. FLORENCE WRIGHT Florence is very bashful Courteous, studious, too; Her card’s simply crowded with nineties Where ours have only a few. JOSEPHINE JUBAIN Josephine’s rather dignified And as charming as she can he; A better sport or a truer friend None of us ever did see. WANDA FRANCZAK If you just point your finger at Wanda She’ll laugh 'till she has to cry; She is always into some mischief And rules—she loves to defy. THIRTY-THREE 119261______________ nTrmTTTllTTTlIIT xyt% ttX r MlMlTTTmTrTmTT — FT926 NORBERT CLARK Xorbert is quite a musical chap And more serious than he looks; For he’s always in the library Reading all the deepest books. FLORENCE FOSTER Florence is a miniature miss With joyous, eager eyes; We wonder how such a little girl Can he so remarkably wise. NORMA ISENBURG With her sparkling, mischievous eyes And her captivating air, Norma’s as jolly a pal As one could find anywhere. FLORENCE CALDWELL We wish that Florence would teach us how To radiate such cheer. We just can’t help feeling happy Whenever Florence is near. THIRTY-FOUR 11926 I___________________________________________ 11926 IRVING GILL We like to hear Irving talk 'Cause lie knows all the latest news; His voice is so deep it sounds as if It starts way down in his shoes. ELIZABETH RICKETTS Elizabeth is so little and slim She could hide behind a shrub; She is cpiite a valued member of The Chorus and Girls' Glee C lub. DOROTHY SPLITTGERBER Dorothy's observing and gentle And we like her very much. She surely tickles the ivories With a light and magic touch! HELEN CHADWICK Helen is always studying hard And is earnest, sweet and shy; Whenever we want some help we stand And wait 'till Helen comes by. THIRTY-FIVE 119261 119261 ORRIS LAMB Orris is already one of us Although he is new to our school. With the girls he is sometimes bashful— But never entirely cool. MADONNA HOLDEN J'lit footlights flame up brightly When our Madonna appears; She took the lead in “Tweedles” And her acting deserves our cheers. MARGARET McHARG Margaret laughs and powders her nose As she blithely trips thru each day. And we all admired her acting In “Tweed les,” our Junior play. JOE BARRESI Joe's a real fighter in football games Though he doesn't have much to sav; And he's one of our best ticket-sellers When we're giving a high school play. THIRTY-SIX 1192 61 ri926l LESTER BEITEL In a race, our satirical Lester Can beat other athletes by miles; He's one of the lively Questers And has one of those winning smiles. HENRIETTA ERTMOED Henrietta's rather bashful And tries to keep out of the way; Her even and sweet disposition Never changes from day to day. ELBERT FAUTH Elbert's a teasing little lad And more studious than one expects; Ever since he wore rompers he’s been The pet of the fairer sex. PEARL SORENSON We all like Pearl for her pleasant smile And her jolly, sincere way; We never have seen her frowning No matter how dreary the day. THIRTY SEVEN ESS----— 11926 HAROLD SCHMITT Harold takes his time about everything With a calm and deliberate air. He spends less time on his studies Than he does on curling his hair. IRIS SHOOP If there were a beauty contest To find the prettiest eyes, Iris's starry gray ones Would certainly take the prize. THIRTY-EIGHT 11926 T1926I rutnr (Cmnyamj JOill We, tlie Senior Class of Nineteen Hundred Twenty-Six of Pekin Community High School, being as near sanity as any seniors ever were, do hereby make public our last will and testament. We hereby bequeath to our harassed faculty the joy of teaching many more such brilliant and soul-inspiring classes. To the Student Body we bequeath the joy of sliding down the new addition. (Guard this well, dear children and “gather ye rosebuds while ye may”). In addition to the aforesaid we each individually and separately do bequeath: I. Ramon Powers, my indifference to Colby Konisek. I. Mary Higgins, my nimbleness to Donald Glassey. 1. Caroline Howard, my height to Frances Gouker. I, Claire Tebben, my affections for a certain prominent senior to Garnett Cox. I, Wanda Franezak, my giggles and talkative nature to Alvina Eller. I. Madonna Holden, my string of kniek names to Eldridge Johnson. I. Morris Severe, my silver tongued debating power to Everett Webdell. 1. Norma Isenburg. my fun-loving nature to France La Mai. I. Elizabeth Ricketts my success in singing to Elizabeth Solterman. I. Ladd Watson, my gentle voice to Frances Woodworth. I. Lester Beitcl, my running ability to Walter Hatch. I. Louis I.ohnes. my ever smiling countenance to Isola Boring. I, George Warren, my “goggles” to Tim Soldwedel. (Now don’t let ’em run away with you, Tim). I, Florence Foster, my ability to be seen and not heard to Helen Mitchell. I. Josephine Jubain. my sweet disposition to James Ralin. I, Mary E. Kump, my assortment of chewing gum to Irene I.ohnes. I, Verna Zeigler, my serious ideas on life to Wallace Rawlings. I, A1 Black, my flashy green and yellow tie to Rudolph Grimmer. I. Joe Barresi, my appealing grin to Kermit Higgins. I. Eugene Fisher, my expression of profound innocence to Dick Rollins. I. Eva King, my ability to do ten things at once and do them well to Helen Shepherd. 1. Florence Wright, my punctuality to Vivian Kolstadt. (You can’t throw this out the window like you can an alarm clock, Vivian). I, Herbert Roman, my romping, mischievous nature to Katherine Grimmer. I. Helen Cook, my ability to borrow fountain pens, to all poor penless pupils. I. Florence Caldwell, my vivacity to Wilma Sprau. I, John Kracger, my skeptical ideas to Jane Prettvman. I, Harold Schmidt, my ability to “take a day off to any one who will promise not to use it. I, Irving Ciill. my curling-iron to Catherine Goebles. I. Teressa Young, my dignity in the corridors to all irrepressible Freshmen. I. Lillian Burton, my “sensitiveness.” to all Eng. 8 students who will read Sandburg. THIRTY-NINE EMg]----------------YV1. LtTC r iffflMlITlTnTTTTi--------------------------------------------------------- ri926l Senior (Campanil HTill.—(Cantinurii f. Kathryn G las ford, my artistic sense, to Dorothy Taubert. 1. John Sheppard, my love of music to the new members of the orchestra. I, Ruby Johns, my gentle, unassuming disposition to Fred Dancy. I. Lois Holland, my alluring dimples to all aspiring Freside girls. 1. Mildred Beardsley, my modernness to Marion Frohling. I, Plvnn Chandler, my conscientiousness to Mildred Casto. I. Henrietta Ertmoed. my natural complexion to Ruby Robinson, i. Thelma Hardt. my lady-like ways to Gertrude Bennet. I. Alice Rowan, my large share of rope in Mr. L’rban's civics class to Bernard Groen. I. Lotus Edwards, my typing ability to I.vdia Petri. I. Jenness Ertmoed. my long hair, hair pins and accessories to Nellie Reisinger. 1. Dorothy Splittgerber, my musical talent to Katherine White. 1. Herman Shaefer. my dignity and quiet loyalty to my class to anyone who needs it badly. I. Burl Hecker. my bland and debonair ways to Ed. Lauterbach. I, Bill Hoffman, “collegiate” airs to the “Ag” hoys. L Helen Chadwick, my pretty pink blushes to Merle Smith. I. Ruth Pollard, my commanding voice to all future debate teams. I, Gertrude Nelson, my friendliness to all lonesome ones in P. H. S. I. Zillah Kriegsman, my girlish giggle to Margaret Rollins. I. Margaret Mellarg. my front seat in Mr. L rban’s class to any one who wants to take it. 1. Leota Wells, my cool precision and unruffled dignity to Hermine Shurman. I. Lois Marshall, my energy and spunk to Viola Gebhardt. 1, Maurice Hoff, my motto eat. drink and he merry,” etc., to Harold Weinheimer. I. Elbert Fauth, my winning way with the ladies to Kenneth Maus. I. Mae Fornoff, my ability to gain teacher’s esteem, to Goldie Nelson. I. Pearl Sorenson, my belief that “silence is golden” to Regina Pollard. 1. Hortense Kraeger, my love of the “light fantastic” to Louise Hinners. I, Helmer Sorenson, my spark of genius in all that is literary to Mavme Dwyer. I. Margaret WocIHc. my help and assistance to all helpless ones. (Here’s a present for you). 1, Iris Slioop, my shy ways to Wilma Egger. I, Sevilla Weeks, my constancy to one and only one to Florence Hendricks. I, Lucille Maus, my frank, friendly manner to Malcolm Watson. I, Frances Van Horn, my demure shyness to Clcll Joeger. I. Lucille Rarick, mv ability to win everyone’s heart to Robert Soadv. I, Barney Kahn, my book Learn to Swim at Home in Three Lessons” to Everett Webdell. I, Norbert Clark, my distinguished and renowned “support” of P. II. S. to Harrv McClarence. (There, Harry, is a Supporter!) I. Gertrude Schrock, my cheerful irresponsibility and slow happy-go-lucky wavs to Margaret Hiett. FORTY 11926 I ----FI9261 A Night at the whratrf I was spending the week-end with Mrs. Maurice Hoff, nee Lotus Edwards, in her villa by the Mackinaw river. My famous friend, Florence Foster, the snake charmer, and I decided to go to the theater. As Forest Hunter, the stately butler, opened the door for us. we heard a squeal and on further investigation we discovered its source, Lucille Maus, the new maid, emerged, blushing from behind curtain. The butler, she explained, had stepped on her foot and hence the squeal. As we stepped into our Pink Dodgit we informed the chauffeur. Morris Severe, that we wished to go to the city of Mackinaw. On arriving there we found ourselves in the midst of one of the greatest traffic jams in the history of that city. But for the quick work of the traffic cop, Herman (“Sleepy”) Schaefer, we never would have found our way to the theater. Although we had had quite a jar of the traffic jam, Florence was still hungry and suggested buying some peanuts at the stand owned by Plvnn Chandler and Helmer Sorenson—Incorporated. As I walked up to the stand, I noticed a lady staring at me. She looked familiar and I recognized her as Mae Fornoff when she said “Well! If it isn't Madame Eva King, the spiritualist!” From there we proceeded to the theater where we learned that the gum-chewing young miss at the ticket window was Mary Hlizabth Kumpf. We entered and our tickets were taken bv the noted ticket-takers, Irving Gill and Ladd Watson. Then we were met by two ushers, who. Florence whispered, were Hortense Kraeger and Lois Holland. The show had not begun so I got on my opera glasses with the intention of looking over the audience, but Florence insisted on using her microscope. Suddenly she called my attention to a large, round glistening object down in the front row. On closer inspection we were horrified to discover that it was the bald head of Alfred Black, famous raiser of Egyptian Poodles. His companion was Florence Wright whose latest book, “Hot Stuff” had recently been censored. Just then I discovered that my left hand was a trifle wet. Glancing up I found that the lady beside me was Claire Tebben Beitel. She wept because her husband. Lester, was in jail for breaking into Barney Kahn’s jewelry store and stealing a cuckoo clock. Several rows in front of us, we saw two smug, innocent-looking individuals, and by inquiring, we learned that they were John Kraeger and Eugene Fisher, leaders of the National League for Better Babies. Beside them sat two wild-looking persons. Dorothy Splittgerber, the prima-donna contralto, who sat behind us, told me that the men were Herbert Roman, who had recently invented a way for making wooden seeds for raspberry jam, and his assistant. Burl Hecker, who had invented a combination waffle-iron and hair-curler. We knew that the distinguished looking gentleman in front of us and to the right was President Powers, who was visiting friends in the city. FORTY-ONE 11926 I • rrrrnmirnTiTillIIIII IlITTlIinTnTrrrrnr [ lQgen A iXutfjt at tlir Shratrr—(Tmituturit The orchestra began to play. We couldn’t see anyone in it except Pearl Sorenson. director. Suddenly the lights went out and the movie began. It was entitled, “Aren’t You Funny?” starring Ruth Pollard and John Sheppard. When this was finished, the vaudeville started with a beautiful Grecian dance by Thelma Hardt, Teressa Young and Frances Van Horn. Next. I.ois Marshall gave an exhibition of the recent Komer’s Improved Plan of Playing Pattv-eake. Following this was a short skit, entitled Whazzat!” written by Mary Higgins and featuring Wanda Franzak, I.eota Wells, Margaret Woelfle, and Norbert Clark. Succeeding this the room was darkened with the exception of a single red light on the stage. Madonna Holden, world-famous mystic-worker, made a magic pass at her hand and drew Rubv Johns out of the silk hat, and Zillali Kriegsman out of her glove. We were next favored by a quartet, composed of Harold Schmitt, Lillian Burton, Henrietta Ertmoed and George Warren, which sang Shut T our Trap,” written by Caroline Howard. They were accompanied by Lucille Rarrick at the piano. The last number on the program was some trapeze performance bv Josephine Jubain, Kathryn Glasford, Alice Rowan, Sevilla Weeks and V illiam Hoffman. Just as the curtain was falling down, two masked women rushed out of the wings, leaped off the stage, pointed their kgdaks at President Powers, and shot him. In their mad haste to escape, one tripped over Alfred Black’s feet and the other went down with her, which ended their escape. They gave their names as Helen Cook and Norma Isenburg. It was revealed that they were fanatics on evolution and considering their victim the missing link, had shot him to use as a specimen. We found our way out through the crowd and started for home. V e were about half way there when Morris stopped the car so suddenly that both of us fell out of the sent. I scrambled up and saw that our car was surrounded by masked people. They commanded us to get out and when we had obeyed, they searched our shoes for valuables. We had just put our shoes on again when the two most dependable policemen in the city, Jenness Ertmoed and Elizabeth Ricketts, dashed up on their kiddy-ears, put neck-cuffs on the masked people, helped us into the Dodgit, and took the bandits back to town. We went home and retired, but 1 couldn’t sleep for thinking of that horrible hold-up. I read in the Midnight Blot, edited by Verna Zeigler, all about that frightful hold-up. The gang which had been terrorizing the country by its blood-curdling crimes, had been caught. The leader was Louis I.ohncs. and the others were Mildred Beardsley, and Florence Caldwell. None of the bandits would make statements except Mildred Beardsley and she revealed the fact that a disappointment in love had driven her to crime. FORTY-TWO [19261 fl926 All iHint Art Jirldr Note: The following little treatise lias been prepared for the enlightenment of all those feminine individuals who have not yet been eomineed of the truth of the title. There onee was a Dutehman who walked every evening upon the top of a dike, pondering upon the mysterious ways of mankind. '■ • evening he thought of some thing so startling that he slipped, lost his balance and fell headlong into the sea. Just as he plunged into the water, however, he uttered a famous truth which some poor fish heard and handed down to the present generation, fickle.” It was All men are Now this old Dutchman had a mangy old dog who wept and wept over his master’s death. It seems that the old gentleman had spoken many such famous truths to the dog. hut had never explained one of them. I lie animal knew that now his master had gone to sea. the truths would remain unexplained. Not long after-ward the poor cur died of ‘'curiosity. This dog, however, was only a dog and a mangy one at that. We human beings who are more intelligent, or at least fondly believe ourselves so. do not need the old Dutehman to explain “All men are fickle!” It was just as well that he did fall off the dike. Anybody who has waited until his sixtieth year to ponder upon the skittishness of man has absolutely deserved such a fate. He would have slipped sooner or later anyway. It is a strange coincidence, though, that a Dutchman should have first made famous the quotation “All men are fickle!” So many of us are in dutch because we havent t believed this truth. To be perfectly frank—we know hardly six men who do not entirely, completely, and absolutely live up to this quotation. The only one in whom we do have much faith is ( olby Konisek and sometimes we even have our doubts about Colby. Back in the good old days when men were men and women weren’t much of anything, the man got to lick the pan all by himself. These days, when women are no longer afraid of clubs, but in fact, have organized their own, man has had to seek some other implement of persuasion. In this manner we developed the famous masculine “line.” Women used to be able to run away when he swung a club. If he swings a good enough “line,” however, they not only stand still, but also permit themselves to be tied to the back fence. While this situation lasts, how can we hope f°r world peace? Women should begin to realize that although the Dutchman’s quotation is true— falling off a dike or being strung on a “line” is no way for an intelligent woman to act. The jolly old instict of self-preservation should here step forward. The only wav to stand a “line” is to hand one. When the Dutchman said ‘‘All men are fickle,” he didn’t say the half of it. If he hadn’t fallen off so suddenly he would probably have added that they are also “gullible.” There, dear members of the fairer sex, is the answer. Long ago men stopped playing hopscotch and started drinking it. It is now high time that women took the clothes off their ‘‘line” and used it for better purposes. The Dutchman, let us hope, did not slip in vain. FORTY-THREE 11926 1 1926 rttinr (UlasH Authnlmuj Dedicated to those before whom the Commencement Curtain has not yet been drawn- -with apologies to Edgar Lee Masters, author of “Spoon River Anthology. EUGENE FISHER You thought I was frivolous— Full of thoughts about Dances and jazz and girls. You never knew That deep in my heart for years I've yearned to be a preacher. LESTER BEITEL There was one blight to my senior year Which I tried to conceal Really I couldn’t keep my balance On those waxed floors! VERNA ZEIGLER I may have looked meek I may have seemed sweet Yes, truly, you may have thought I was an Emmy Lou— And yet— You ought to see me do the Charleston And Chicago Hop, You're right—I’m going on the stage. AL BLACK It was gone That Senior year Before I convinced Mr. Urban That I was right. Cruel universe! RUTH POLLARD What if I did talk Occasionally ! I knew you needed to be educated To be raised properly— and I— Gave my soul to the work. How far that little candle throws its beams!” CLARA TEBBEX You laughed 'cause I called myself “Claire” An’ you laughed at my fuzzy hair But there! Whadda I care! FORTYFOUR 19261____ msSSSSMWMQlPieteirxitCCC r1926 FORTY-FIVE 11926 I fl926l The romantic Juniors are knights of old Willing to take any dare— Often rivalling Romeo himself In talking to “ladies fair.” FORTY-SIX 119261 11926 (Eompaitg VZ27 hen Company 1927 first appeared in the P. C. H. S. Theater, the directors were as follows: President ................... Vice-President ... .......... Secretary-Treasurer ......... Student Council Representative Company Sponsors.............. ACT I As Freshman Scene 1—A Hallowe’en Masquerade Party. Scene 2—Another peppy party, May 16. 1921. Scene 3—Senior “Welcome” Party. When Company 1927 appeared in the P. C. If. S. Theater again, the directors were: President .....................................Harry McClarence Vice-President .....................................Ruth Potts Secretary-Treasurer ............................Louise Hinners Student Council Representative.................Harry McClarence Company Sponsors.........................Miss Atkin. Miss Funk ...Harry McClarence Henry Hrudcr ................Mvrtle Gaines .........‘.Miles Clark . .Miss I.ockett, Mr. VanLone ACT II As Sophomores Scene 1—A wonderful party in the gym. Scene 2—Another successful party. When Company 1927 appeared in the P. C. H. S. Theater for its third performance, the directors were: President ...................................Harry McClarence ice-Prcsidcnt .........................................Marvin Denekas Secretary-Treasurer ......................... Everett Webdell Company Sponsors..... Miss Balcke, Mr. Phillips ACT III As Juniors Scene 1—Half the football team was made up of members of Company 1927—Bavsinger. Hrudcr, I.auterbach. Watson, Brown, McClarence, F.dcn. FORT f-EtGHT U926I___ 119‘26 The gay Sophomores are outlaws wild And laughingly scoff at each rule; They sling sharp darts at Freshie girls’ hearts And cause quite a havoc in school. FIFTY mas]_— vr'EWIIlimnmimm --__ngsel (Enmgamj 11128 When Company 1928 first appeared in the P. C. H. S. Theater, the directors were: President .................. .......... .............Sarah Gray Vice-President ......................................Clyde Reed Secretary-Treasurer ............................... Irene I.ohnes Student Council Representative........ Norma Brauer Company Sponsors ..Miss Middleton, Miss Shuman ACT I As Freshmen Scene 1—Hallowe’en party. Scene 2—A Memory Book made and presented to the mother of Augusta Hardenbrook. When Company 1928 arrived at the P. C. H. S. Theater for its second appearance, the directors were: President ...................................Sarah Gray Vice-President ................................. Regina Pollard Secretary-Treasurer .......Paul Harnish Student Council Representative.....................Clyde Roman Company Sponsors Miss Funk. Miss Atkin ACT II Scene 1—A kid party. FIFTY-TWO 11926 1 ________________- nriiirninilllllllllliniTI S — H926I FIFTY-THREE 11926 I MM] The Freshmen are still in their infancy And must mind what their elders say; But if they are good and act as they should Perhaps they will grow up some day. FIFTF-FOUR 1926 I 119261 FIFTY-FIVE ii92€ i____■ .■.nminiiiinniiininnii i i x rr — 11926 (Eumpamj 192U When Company 1929 arrived at the P. C. H. S. Theater for their first performance, the directors were: President ....................... Vice-President .................. Secretarv-T reasurer Student Council Representative... Company Sponsors................. .............Robert Krager .............Tim Soldwedel .............Louis Heisel .........Elizabeth Wilmot Miss Shuman. Miss Borgelt ACT I Scene 1—A hard-time backward party characterized by foolishness and fun. (Camrraiuntu Look not upon the pictures of this book, oh Reader And think that they were wrought without great pain. These pleasant visages—what lies behind them: Torture, anguish, horror! These people stood before the camera Trembled at first and then grew slowly rigid. Felt their hearts thump and their eyes grow glassy, Felt their veins freeze and their blood run cold Leaving their fingers numb and icy. And as they stood there waiting for that click With every second like a stabbing knife They thought of what the poet Markham said— “Down all the caverns of hell to the last gull There is no thing more terrible than this! FIFTY-SEVEN 11926 11926 FIFTY EIGHT FIFTY-NINE 11926 I Life in P. C. H. S. Is both serious and gay; It forms the very plot Of this dramatic play. SIXTY I1926J_______________-..nrnrnninnTlinilll XTX IMMlTTlTTTnn _____ 11926 I £ tutont (Umutril The Student Council made its first appearance at the Pekin Community High School Theater in the fall of 1923. The first year it fostered “The National Honor Society.” The following year it sponsored the “Pekinois.” This year this advising company is composed of Norbert Clark, President; Louis I.ohnes, Vice-President; Eva King, Secretary (Seniors); Louise Hinners, Henry Bruder (Juniors); Clyde Roman. (Sophomore); Elizabeth Wilmot. (Freshman); Mr. Lindsey, Mr. Phillips, Miss Brooks, and Mr. Kelsey (Faculty advisers). The council sponsors any undertaking that is for the betterment of the school. This year the first two important members of this company are “Two Chapel Programs each week” and Checking Up on Chapel Attendance Daily. SIXTY-ONE 1192 6 I ri926l National ijntuir nrirtit The National Honor Society is one of tlie most high class companies appearing in the P. ('. H. S. Theater. The National Honor Society, sponsored bv the Student Council. was first introduced to the school in 1925. It is made up of those Seniors and Juniors whose scholarship, leadership, service and character are such that they may be eligible for membership. The group has come to the notice of outside organizations and this year they were entertained at a banquet given by the Rotary Club on May 12. 1 he adviser of this group is Miss Lockett, and the society is composed of Lester Beitel. President; Marvin Dcnekas, Vice-President; Norma Isenburg. Secretary-Treasurer; Helen Cook. Verna Zeigler, Lucille Maus, Ramon Powers. Kathrvn Cilasford. F.va King. Florence Wright and Ruth Pollard. SIXTY-TWO 119261 ri926l udir (SirI Erarritra Senior Q. R. PreHdent Vebxa Zeiglki Vice-Pres. and JJemberehi t Chairman Zillaii Kkiegsmax Secretary ..........Norma Isexbirg Treaeurer ........................Mary Higgins Program Chairmen. Hortexsk Kraegek Sendee Chairman ...............Alice Rowan Social Chairman....................... — Florence Caldwei. Publiciti Chairman.......................Eva King Devotional Chairman .Mayme I.. Dwyer Athletic Chairman....... Lois Marshall i. Junior G. R. Elizabeth Soltekman Sarah Gray Garnett Cox Ruth Lackey Margaret Hiett Harriett Abrahams Locise Vafter ADVISERS Helen Shuman Lena B. Boyd Martha Steinmetz Here are the chosen “directors” of a most active, alive and buoyant group of girls—the Junior and Senior Girl Reserves. This group needs no introduction, for time and again its members have taken part in our school activities. They strive earnestly to live up to their purpose to “look up and laugh and love and lift and to make their code a reality in their lives. The code is—“As a Girl Reserve 1 will be. Gracious in manner, Impartial in judgment, Ready for service. Loyal to friends. Reaching toward the best. Earnest in purpose. Seeing the beautiful. Eager for knowledge. Reverent to God. ictorious over self, Ever dependable. Sincere at all times.” SIXTY-THREE � � DIHKCTORS President .......... I 'ire.President Sec re ta ry-Treat u re r Advisor ............ ....I 01 18 I.OIIXES Ladd Watson Vhhi.ix Baysixger Mr. Kelsey The Hi-Y Club is considered one of the most valuable organizations in the P. C. H. S. Theater. The “Hi-Y exists throughout the nation, and as in all other high schools, the “Hi-Y of the P. C. H. S. Theater is working in co-operation with the Young Men’s Christian Association. The purpose of the “Hi-Y is—“To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community, high standards of Christian character.” “To every man there openeth A way, and ways—and a Way! And the high soul climbs the high way And the low soul gropes the low— And in between, on the dusky flats The rest drift to and fro; Hut to every man there openeth A high way and a low! And every man decideth Which way his soul shall go!” SIXTY-FOUR John Oxerham. 119261_______________«anriiininiIIII]ininnniII] 3 P i tCCt 11926 cUhr (Strls (klrr (Eluh i “Music hath charms” and so the Girls Glee C lub appears doubly charming to the audience in the P. C. H. S. I heater. Some of the sixty-three fair ones, in this company were starred in the popular operetta “Pickles,” which everyone in P. C . H. S. will remember for ages to come. This company has presented various features in chapel programs and in the County and Big Twelve meets. On Eighth Grade School Day it added color to the program with several numbers. Under the unusually excellent leadership of Miss Margaret Schurman the Girls’ Glee Club has become one of the best and largest Glee Clubs in the history of P. C. H. S. SIXTY-FIVE 119261 ___________________________________________— ll926 (iihr liuis’ ( lrr CElnb Another organization of the musical department in the P. C. H. S. Theater is the Bovs' Glee Club, a club of twenty-five members. Its work is similar to that of the girls'—preparing programs, chapel entertainments, and contests. The largest work of the did) is the preparation for the annual operetta. Those of you who saw “Pickles,” remember the fine group of gypsies we found in the Boys’ Club, as well as Hans, the capable hotel proprietor, Jones, the peppy advertising expert, and C re font, the dashing young American artist, to say nothing of the proprietor of the “Peter Piper Pickles.” SIXTY-SIX H926I mmnTrrniniT1TllTni T :x TTL 11926 ilhv (§rrlirstra r Another busy group that is always in demand in the P. ( . H. S. theater is the high school orchestra. It is made up of twenty pieces. I he aim of this group is to help develop individual ability, as well as to give training in group playing. It is constantly being called upon to play for the Patron Teachers Association, class plays, operettas and other programs. It is always willing to assist and has helped to make a success of these many functions. “A velvet flute-note fell down pleasantly Upon the bosom of that harmony, And sailed and sailed incessantly; As if a petal from a wild rose blown Had fluttered down upon that pool of tone, And boat wise dropped o'the convexsfde, And floated down the glassy tide. And clarified and glorified The solemn spaces where the shadows hide. From the warm concave of that fluted note Somewhat, half a song, half odour forth did float As if a rose somehow might he a throat.’’ SIXTY-SEVEN —Sidney Lanier. Li926i—— numniininnillllin]] i- ina TT fflfflMTTmrrnrT __ rrogfii (ilhr Jj. (L IB. £ . (Hhratrc Hanfi This is the second year the hand has been in the P. C. H. S. Theater. The director is .Mr. Finley and he has helped make the organization one of which any theater might well be proud. The band made an appearance at every football game and proved to be a great pep producer. It played at the Parent-Teacher’s District Convention, entertained the Student body in chapel, In Iped make the Chamber of Commerce banquet a success, played for the Rotary Club and County Teacher’s Institute and helped out in many other undertakings. The new band uniforms are unusually striking. They consist of white trousers and shirts with bright red sashes and capes. The band is composed of the following players: Cornets— Frank Behrens, Kugene It add i If e. Walter Lauterbach, George Niekelson, Merle Hallar; Clarinets— Carle Gale, Karl Sipfle, Roy Buckley. John Shephard; Flute—Norbert Clark; Saxophones—Bernard Hoffman, C. L. Cook. Miles Clark, Donald McFarland; Bass— Clayton Kunkel; Trombone—Wei by Monroe; Altos Merle Smith, Kenneth Smith; Baritone—Russel I.oy; Drums—Robert Soadv, Floyd Sours. SIXTY-EIGHT [T92 61 11926 (Uir Jlrkuuns After successfully promoting the Pekinois for one semester, the Student Council placed the responsibility for its publication in the hands of the Junior Class. Most of the events in the P. C. H. S. Theater are printed in the newspaper. There are also excellent editorials, clever jokes, and different types of literary work. Much credit is due to the 1926 staff for this exceptionally well-organized paper. THE PEKINOIS STAFF Editor-in-Chief .......................................Dorina Baldoni u.sinrs.s Manatfer Kaki. SlPFLE Literary Editor....................................................Maymk Dwyer Society Editor Bernice Tapping Athletic Editor ..................... Norma Braver, Robert Kraeoer Exchange Editor...........................................Er x est Nolte Alumni Editor................................................Wilma Kgger Class Editor ..Eva King. Louise Dinners. Carl Gale. Gertrude Denekas Stenographic Director...................................Miss Ruth Funk Proof Headers. Viola Osterman, Clem. Joerger. Katherine Grimmer. Harold V'einheimer Miss Helen Siiuman SIXTY-NINE Staff Adviser.. (Hhr iprktntatt The Pekinian makes an annual appearance in the P. C. H. S. Theater. It is the sincere hope of the directors of the company that you have enjoyed this year’s performance. The directors are as follows: Editor-in-Chief .................. Business Manager.................. Assistant-Editor-in-Chief ..Mayme Dwyer Assistant Business Manager .John Shepperd Literary Editor..................Eva King Assistant Literary Editor. ..Florence Foster Society Editor............Kathryn Glasford Art Editors.......Mary Elizabeth Kumpf Verna Zeigler Kathryn Glasford Eva King Snapshot Editors Ruth Pollard Hortense Kraeger Florence Caldwell ...................Helen Cook ..................Lester Beitel Athletic Editor................ l Black Assistant Athletic Editor....Burl Decker Organization Editors Norma Isenhurg Alice Rowan Calendar Editor............Clara Tehhen Joke Editors........Carol Howard Eugene Fisher Herbert Roman Stenographers......Lotus Edwards Lillian Burton Lcota Wells Zillah Kriegsman SEVENTY 11926 I 119261 IB ■ iRticvibit, ICatiu (Club DIRECTORS President ...............................................Louise Dinners Vice-President ............................................John Coleman Secret ar fi-Treasurer ...............Marvin Den eras Adviser ..........................................Miss Lockett The Latin Club is a valuable company to the P. C. H. S. Theater. The programs afford a variety of good wholesome entertainment, as well as information about Latin and Ancient History. Their programs teach us about the early Roman Civilization, and how it influences our own modern life. The title of one of the company’s performances was “Value of Latin.” Special stress was laid upon the ways in which Latin benefits teachers, engineers, students, physicians, lawyers, and people in practical life. In another program, Roman festivals, both ancient and modern, were discussed. Through the Latin Club the students had the opportunity of seeing Last Days of Pompeii,” Thursday afternoon, Dec. 10, 1925. B.V the co-operation of the members and officers with the adviser. Miss Lockett, this has proved to be one of the most successful years for the Latin Club. SEVENTY-ONE (Girls’ ICitrranj nrirtif We eagerly await each appearance of this group on the second Monday of each month, for something new and extremely interesting is always presented. The directors of the company during this year are: President ..............................Josephine Jubain Vice-President .............................................Grace Rupert Secretary ...................................................Ruth Pollard Treasurer ...................................... Louise Hinners There are one-hundred forty girls enrolled and during the year each one is given an opportunity to present some type of literary work. In December a play. “The Two Christmas Boxes.” was presented and in January the club was entertained by a radio program. It might be added—the broadcasting was done by some of the girls! In Iebruary a Lincoln-Washington program was presented. This club is growing more and more each year and is certainly succeeding in its purpose to “create an appreciation for good literature and art in the most fascinating way possible.” SEVENTY-TWO Lisas]—— ri92r� (3Jhr (puratpra DIRECTORS President ........................................... Helen Cook Vice-President ......................................Lester Beitei. Secretary-Treasurer ...............................Marvin Denekas The very modern and temperamental members of The Questers made their first appearance in the 1 . C. H. S. Theater this year. The company was organized for those students who were especially interested and proficient in creative writing. Modern authors and contemporary literature are studied at each meeting. The purpose of the club is “to create an interest in literature and to express our own individuality thru attempts at writing.” The charter members of The Questers were selected by the English department and are live, wide-awake students who realize the fascination of creative writing and are sensitive to the beauty which may he found in good literature. The charter members are: Kathryn Glasford, Eva King, Verna Ziegler, Maynie Dwyer, Louise Hinners, Dorina Baldoni, Helen Cook, Lester Beitei, Herbert Roman, John Shepperd, Ernest Nolte, Marvin Denekas. The membership is limited to fifteen. “There is no frigate like a hook To take us lands away. Nor any coursers like a page Of prancing poetry. This traverse may the poorest take Without oppress or toll; How frugal is the chariot That hears a human soul!” SEVENTY-THREE Emii.y Dickinson. 11926 I 1926] iBatnt tnnwmirs (Club This company is a popular one ill the P. C. H. S. Theater. Its directors are: President ...Lois Hoi.land Vice-President ..................................... Maky Lai.ly Secretary-Treasurer ..................... .........Dorothy Neil The Home Economics Club is well known to the Colored Orphanage of Indianapolis, where it appeared at Christmas time. The high grade work of this club was plainly evident at the annual Style Show in our auditorium. The members have sewed diligently and made dresses for children in the Pekin public schools and for families designated by the Salvation Army. At Thanksgiving and Christmas time baskets generously filled with food, were delivered among several needy Pekin families. The Home Economics Club is a valuable asset not only to the P. C. H. S. Theater, but to all of Pekin. SEVENTY-FOUR 11926 I .- r TTTmmiTIIinTl TTCr MllTTTTTTTmTTTr — U926 u lir Agriculture (Club The Agricultural Club, which is one of the best companies in the theater, elected the following officers tor the year 1925-1926: President ......... Vice-President .... Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth Moss ..Edgar Hild Roland Heisel The objective of the organization is to promote and encourage vocational, agriculture in the school by contests, exhibits and home projects; also to train active and efficient leaders for rural lift’ progress. The agricultural department built a miniature ideal farm, made a window display showing a small chicken house, including all the factors of winter egg production and visualized the utility score card for corn. The projects are of such a nature that they arc a basis for teaching and not an instrument of credit. “And he gave it for his opinion ‘that whoever could make two ears of corn, or two blades of grass grow upon a spot of ground where only one grew before would deserve better of mankind and do more essential service to his country, than the whole race of politicians put together. Jonathan Swift. SEVENTY-FIVE 119261_____________ fflnminnTillllDIin xyia 11926] (Girls’ Atblrtir Aaaoriatinn DIRECTORS President ..................................... Lois Marshall Pice-President .......................................Sarah Gray Secretary ........................................Louise Vauter Treasurer ..................................... Jknnkss Eertmoed The Girls’ Athletic Association made its first appearance in the P. C. H. S. Theater last year, and has been very successful under the capable leadership of Miss Komers. The purpose of the organization is to “promote fair play among the girls of Pekin Community High School. Meetings are held once a month at four o clock. The business meetings are followed by social discussional or musical programs. Points are awarded to girls who take part in sports such as skating, coasting, tennis and swimming. I.ast fall a hiking squad was organized under the leadership of Sarah Gray. The girls of the organization are divided into committees. Each month the girls plan a way to make money. This money will be used to send delegates to summer camp. Everyone remembers the sandwich sales! SEVENTY.SIX Imjs’ Athlrtir Aaaiimtimt DIR EC'TORS President ...................................................Lester Beitel Vice-President ................................Harry McClarence Secretary-Treasurer ...........................................Ladd Watson The Boys’ Athletic Association is an invaluable company in the p. C. H. S. Theater. It has the responsibility of “putting over” a successful season in football, basketball and track. Last fall, partly because of the Boys’ Athletic Association the co-operation of the Rotarians and Kiwanis clubs was secured and the football and basketball seasons were unusually well financed and successful. The Boys’ Athletic Association buys and pays for all equipment and uniforms with money received from ticket sales; looks after the seating of spectators; keeps the field and track in condition; advertises the games and looks after the printing and selling of tickets. It also fixes standards for letter awards and determines who is qualified to receive these letters. This year Eugene Hsher and Albert Schlottman members of the B. A. A. served as managers of the football team; Merle Smith manager of the basketball team, and Clyde Roman, manager of the track team. SEVENTY-SEVEN Srbatr This year the performances of the debating teams in the P. C. H. S. Theater were unusually successful. Pekin High has membership in two debating organizations. the Illinois State Debating League and the Big Twelve. As the Pekixian goes to press our teams are scheduled to enter the finals in both these organizations. On February 25, Pekin won a two to one decision over both Washington and East Peoria. One month later, two unanimous victories were gained over Eureka. This gave Pekin the championship in the West Central Illinois District. On March 29, in a Big Twelve dual debate with Bloomington, there was a tie of one-judge decisions, but out of a total of ten points Pekin was awarded seven. Having thus won district four we debated Jacksonville in the Interdistrict in dual form on the evening of April 8. Jacksonville had won their district over Springfield and Decatur. The encounter with Jacksonville was the hardest of the season, but Pekin came out victor by a margin of one percent. Our teams will enter the Big Twelve finals at Springfield on April 30. SEVENTY- EIGHT 11926 1192.61 $ Tnary Contrary? A 4yr%a.’5 Mtlpo r 8k� k worm) u a-t youn ttr5 TKc P© ep� s K .t el SEVENTY-NINE iCittlf Jhttrrmnua With L (E. iii. 5. Arturs I'loyd C orson A secret is that which you tell to only one person at a time.” Ruhy Robinson Hope chests are useful, hut vanity cases get quicker results.” Hurl Heeker— All freshmen should realize that there are others who have lived besides themselves.” Donald I.e (vault I here are always two ways of looking at things, especially if you’re cross-eyed.” Joe Barresi—“I’m going to he a famous painter some day. I can make house to house canvasses already.” Eva King I am the smallest girl in the Domestic Science class because I can sit and sew on a button.” Everett s bdell— 1 he fellow who said there wasn't any such word as ‘can’t’ probably never tried to strike a match on a cake of soap.” Herbert Roman—“The best way to learn the Charleston is to practice hunting a collar button in vour bare feet in a dark room.” George Herbig— Whenever anybody says his ancestors came over on the Mayflower. I tell him its lucky they did. The immigration laws are a little stricter now.” (aroline Howard— One of the indictments of Civilization is that happiness and intelligence are so rarely found in the same person. Eugene Radeliffe— The height of hard luck in Wild West days was to get a hair cut just before an Indian massacre.” Michael Twoohig—“I drank a bottle of gold paint the other day and von have no idea how ‘guilty’ I feel.” Colby Konisek—“I don’t know whether love makes the world go around or not. but it certainly makes some people dizzy.” Henry Bruder— There is a question in mv mind that bothers me terribly. Why is it that the little fishes don't drown before they learn to swim? ’ Norma Isenberg—-‘‘When I hear some of these Freshie girls talking about a fellow who ‘thrilled every fiber of their being,’ I can’t help but think they’ve seen a dentist.” EIGHTY .TTimrmffllTl X YllL L llf !I[ !!I!1 11926 11926 I EIGHTY-ONE 119261---«nnmiinillllI11111111IlIlIIl -Xct t ,l. yTCr — 119261 IFamr (ftrantri By Katherine Glasford (.7 Satire) ACT i Time: Rehearsal at the theatre. All have gone except the manager and the leading nian, Ecce. Discovered: Ecce is loudly complaining that his art is being overshadowed in the play by the actions of Gloria, the leading woman. Ecce—(firmly): “I demand that something be done. I am thoroughly dis- gusted with your parleying. Either I am granted center stage in the last scene or I-------.” Manager (annoyed) : “Give me a moment’s peace until I can think. Haven't I told you she’ll have it no other way?” Ecce: “She’ll have to do something. I will not be cajoled and tricked out of my rights.” Manager: “All I hear from either of you are complaints, threats, intolerable raving. I . Ecce (angered): “And you are about to hear some more. I WILL have center stage tonight. I am the one who dies in the last scene. The audience should depart with the memories of my dramatic death scene, not her wailing sorrows. Manager: “Yes, hut--------.” Ecce (sarcastically): “She takes her stand in front like a guard on duty. (Imitating Gloria) She writhes and sways while the audience applauds for her. Where am I ? On back stage with a supposed bullet through my head.” Manager: “I know. You’re the star of the play. I suppose----. Well. I’ll see what I can do.” ACT II Time: The play has progressed to the last act. Discovered: Gloria has assented that Ecce may have the center stage. The manager bribed her with the promise of a magazine interview. Manager (disgusted): “I have never seen two people so eager for praise. (Mockingly to stage-hands): I hope they applaud for him tonight, and depart with the memories of his artistic death struggles.” EIGHTY-THREE 2926]____________________ wmmilllinillinnil l ![’ }Il[nTinnTTTTTrTTTmTm,i—____________MM] Kcce (enters, self-satisfied): “Now T go on for the final scene, ronight I shall show the audience how a noble man dies. (He starts—stops). In the ex- citement he has forgotten the gun). My gun! I’ve lost it. Give me a gun, quick! I only have a few minutes. (A stage carpenter hands him a huge revolver from his pocket. Kcce enters). Gloria (addressing him in the play): “You have returned. Ah! 1 have waited long and patiently.” Ecce (continues the drama): “Yes, I have returned to show you the harvest of your own folly. Life means nothing to me.” (He raises the revolver and. with dramatic gestures, fires). Gloria (excitedly): “No! No! Not that! Oh anything but---------------------(She is about to continue, when she sees the blood oozing from the wound). “He is shot! He has killed himself!” (The audience applauds. She turns to them). “No! can’t you see? Don’t you understand? He is dying!” (More applause. At this Kcce raises himself and staggers to center stage pushing Gloria aside). Ecce (gasping): “This-----------this is the way noblemen die!” (He grows angered at the continued applause. It is his. He does not want it. He glares at the people). “Cease fools! That gun was loaded!” (He falls). (Curtains) % % % Untruth iprriflfi Peeking out of the library door, a longing came over me. (The hall was shrouded in stillness, not a teacher did I see). “I haven’t a slip.” 1 said to myself,” but I’m simply mad for a drink And I opened the door so slowly So thirstily and slowly. And I opened the door so slowly, determined to drink or to sink. I looked down the length of the lower hall, but all was quiet and still; So quickly pressing the lever, I started to drink my fill; Hut just as I finished drinking (I was thirsty as I could be!) From the office a teacher came walking Came walking, quickly walking From the office a teacher came walking, right up to poor little me. I raised my head with a weary sigh after taking one last little sip. “Where,” said the teacher in ominous tones, “is your consultation slip?” It was April first, so 1 quickly exclaimed, “Oh look over there on the stair! She looked—but when she turned ’round again— Well—really—I wasn’t there! ! ! ? EIGHTY-FOUR 119261______noimmniiniTlTlIlinillllll S l XY LtnCr — 119261 (Eh? ariuntyh of fHothrr Amt? By Margaret Hiett The eyes of all passers-by instinctively turn toward the imposing theater, within whose walls many actresses found their way to fame, and others have toiled out their lives practically unknown. Among the former none had been more brilliant than Anne Morgan, once the idol of three nations. Now, old. worn out. and faded, her only son buried on a battlefield in France, she haunted the theater, feeling that her work was not yet finished. The show-girls had so long made her the object of their ridicule that she now kept largely to herself, but every day, rain or shine, as if drawn by some irresistible impulse, she was at the theater. Her only means of sustenance was a small monthly allowance paid by the kind young manager of the theater, Charles Goodurn, who had taken pity on her poverty and isolation. One day a beautiful but poorlv-dressed young girl entered the theater, and as the show-girls began to poke fun at her, the old actress took her to a deserted dressing-room to hear her story. “Who are you?’ the girl asked. “You may call me ‘Mother Anne.’ I was once the star of this theater, but now people only make fun of me.’’ “I am Marilyn Elson. I’m a stranger here, and I do so want to make a good actress.” “I can help you,” said Mother Anne. “Come home with me. I haven’t much, but together we can eke out a living.” And so began the companionship which was to prove so beneficial to both. Marilyn steadily improved under Mother Anne’s tutelage, until one day Mother Anne asked Goodurn to star her pupil in his next big production. At first he refused, but when she offered to sacrifice five dollars of her monthly pittance, he yielded, protesting that he did not like to take her money. “Never you mind about that money, Charlie,” she said. “I’ll get along. Marilyn must have her chance.” And so Marilyn was given her chance. Day after day she labored to interpret the part to the best of her ability. At last the “big night” came, but Mother Anne was confined to her bed with severe illness, and could not attend the performance. At the climax of the tragic drama of which she was the heroine, Marilyn raised the audience to such heights of feeling that no applause was heard, but only a sharp drawing in of breath. She was overwhelmed by a sense of failure. How disappointed Mother Anne would be! As she left the theater she met Goodurn, his face tense with feeling. “Oh. Mr. Goodurn,” she cried, “I’m so sorry I didn’t do well. Please give me another chance.” EIGHTY-FIVE 11926 119261 “Sorry!” lie ejaculated. ‘ Why, Marilyn, I’ve never seen such sublime acting. Your fortune is made. Let’s go and tell Mother Anne.” As they entered the cottage they met the doctor, leaving. “She knows she can t get well,” he whispered, “and she’s calling for you two.” They stepped inside, and Goodurn told her of the success of her protege, adding. “We’re to be married after Marilyn’s next big play.” He stopped, for he saw that Mother Anne was sinking rapidly. Marilyn wept softly, and the dying woman’s voice was heard to come fainter and fainter, “I am happy. I have given to the world—a great actress—and to my benefactor a good wife.” � _f • t; � t; fjiarft In piranr By Catherine White A young actress (from P. C. H. S.) is interviewed. The actress speaks: No, I m not married—Oh yes, sometime. That is, as soon as I find a man that will make me an ideal husband and father for mv children. “Oil no! Well, you see, I want a husband who is always ready for a good time, jolly, and yet capable. He must dress well, lie must be handsome, he must be dashing, but not inclined to be flirtatious—What? Dance? Why, of course. He must be a gorgeous dancer, and especially he must be charming in his conversation and able to adapt himself to all occasions. I want him to enjoy travel, a wanderer, in fact—Why, of course he’d have to take me along—Rich? Why, how else could we travel? And then, I must have so many new frocks, a maid, a ear, and money to return my social obligations. I’d just die if I couldn't play bridge and go to parties. “Oh yes, the ideal father. Well, let’s see. He would have to be a highly educated man with plenty of good common sense, and with a job that had opportunities for advancement. He could be nice-looking, but not too handsome, because I wouldn't wish him to be loo attractive to others of the fair sex. I wouldn’t want him to smoke or drink, either. He wouldn’t that way set a good example for the children. Do I ever expect to find such a man? Oh no,----- By the way, you might add that I’m engaged to my manager,” concluded the weary actress to the tiresome interviewer. EIGHTY -SI X 119261 11926] JJartHtetutp iilrinby By Mary Elizabeth Kumpf It was in the great theatre Palace of Joy,” 1 first saw her, in Paris the city of dreams, of heart breaks and romance. Each night thereafter I was again watching her as she twirled and dipped on the stage, and each night she grew more beautiful and more desirable. Timid and shy was this first love in my heart, but at last I found courage to ask her name. I learned they called her Migonette. Woven in with my dreams and seeming a very part of her lovely self was the sweet and tender melody they played as she danced. The sighing, sobbing violins held the notes “Parisienne Melody.” Then came a night when some strange dancer whirled and danced to the strains of “Parisienne Melody.” Bewildered I waited until the lights had dimmed and all had gone from the theatre hoping on hope that dainty Migonette would appear. The next night at the great theatre was the same and still the next. Desperate with strange inconceivable longings, I forced myself to inquire as to lit r whereabouts. “Gone!” They told me. “Where?” 1 cried. “Oh Monsieur! Surely you would not expect us to know that. Where do all these little night moths go? That is far beyond our knowledge. Tonight they are here, tomorrow—gone ! For many days I tried to forget her and for many nights I did not venture near the Palace of Joy.” But my continued yearning finally drew me back. Standing at the tiny entrance uncertain of Higlit or my course, there floated out to me strains of the “Parisienne Melody.” I hurried in. Alas! It was not dainty Migonette dancing there. Yet this brought new inspiration. I used a bribe of gold and secured that which I desired, the name of the street where she resided and the nu51 ber over her doorway. The address given me led down into the very heart of the Latin Quarter, up a queer little brick allev and then to a rambling old brick building, dark and uninviting. Timidly I pressed the bell, my heart throbbing with a great hope! “The little white faced one who lived in the attic room? Ah no! Monsieur, she has been gone many days now. Madly I rushed back into the crowded streets and by-ways. “I will find her,” I cried. “Migonette! Migonette! come back to me. I love you!” Coldly the people pressed me onward. Then it was I seemed to know that she was lost to me forever! Ob' “Parisienne Melodv.” I heard your song again last night and it seemed to brush awav the years between, till I was there again in the great theatre watching my lost Migonette. And 1 was there in Paris the city of my broken dreams, mv heart-break and my lost romance. EIGHTY-SEVEN £92 6 1----. mnninTiiiiiiIlIIlIin i-y .-i TT MljnnTrimnTrT _ ri926 iHaru Anne’s Amtt Sane M By Mayme Dwyer “Oh gee whiz. Dad, Mr. Reusing gave those tickets to me. Guess I'd ought to he able to take whom I please. “Now, Son, enough of that. Your sister wants to see the play. You have two tickets. So there you are. it lion t a word, Jim turned and left the room. He knew it was useless to argue with his father where Harriett was concerned. He walked despondently upstairs pausing at his sisters door to say: “All right ‘Little Miss Spoil-It-AU' you're going. He then walked into his own room, sat down, clenched his fists helplessly and muttered disgustedly, “What luck! Jim was, so he thought, hopelessly in love with Lucille Kolunes, an actress with the Glan-don Players of Chicago. She was of the petite brunette type with large, soft, brown eyes and a laughing, happy, carefree manner. Although he had never met her, Jim knew she was wonderful. Hadn't he seen her act in two plays, and hadn't he bought her picture and looked at it every day? The moment he discovered that an acquaintance, Marjorie Ainsworth, knew Miss Kolunes, lie began contriving an introduction. The only plausible plan he could formulate was to invite Marjorie to the theater then, some how, manage an introduction. This plan he soon decided was not easily accomplished for his allowance permitted no such expenditures as would arise if he took the fastidious Miss Marjorie out. He had practically given up when he was presented with the two much desired tickets. “Fate must surely be with me, he thought as he blithely prepared to call Marjorie. But Harriet, his twelve year old sister, decided that she wanted to see the play, and so it was that several hours later Jim escorted a beaming faced Harriet to the theater just as the curtain rose on the first scene. When Lucille Kolunes made her first appearance, Harriet gave a little gasp of astonishment. “Why, she whispered excitedly, “that's Mary Anne's Aunt Jane! I didn't know she was an actress . Why—why, Jimmy, I know her! “Mary Anne's Aunt Jane, scoffed Jim. “You're dreaming. That's Lucille Kolunes. “Oh there are no flies on Auntie, softly hummed Harriet. “You just wait. Brother Mine, I'll show you. But Jim was now unconscious of everything but Lucille. She had lost none of her charm for him. She was delightful and he ga .ed at her, lost in admiration and adoration. hen the lights flashed on at the end of the first act bringing Jim back to his wordly surrounding, lie saw Harriet at the other side of the theater talking excitedly to a girl and woman. When she returned she said, “That was Mary Anne and her mother. I just asked her and she said sure it was her Aunt .lane. When the play is over they're going to take me 'back-stage' to see her. If you buy me a box of ‘Fannie May's you may go too. “Well, exclaimed Jim, “that's that. Late that evening when he and Harriet reached home, she sleepily murmured as she placed a chocolate between her lips, “Say, Jimmy, don't you just love Mary Anne's Aunt Jane? “I surely do. Sis,' he grinned, “and I’ll tell you what I'll do. Just as soon as I get some more money I'll take you to see her again. EIGHTY-EIGHT 119261 And here we find Sir Romeo All decked out in his best, And Juliet—as fair a maid As those in P. H. S. nin:ty [1926]_____________________________________________ 11926 “(HutrpMrH” The Class of 1926 gave “Tweedles,” by Booth Tarkington, as their Junior play bn May 21 and 22, 1925. The setting of the play was in the Albergon Antiquity Shop and Tea Terrace at the old Tweedle Mansion near the seashore in Maine. The story was entertaining and humorous, dealing with the traditions of the Tweedles and the aristocracy of the Castleburys. CHARACTERS Mrs. Ricketts. Mrs. All ergone Winsora ......... Julian .......... Mrs. Castleberry Mr. Castlebury.... Adam Tweedle Ambrose ......... Phileman . ..Margaret Mellarg ....Claire Tebben Madonna Holden ......Kugene Fisher Lucille Maus ........Burl Hecker ......I Ouis J.obnes ....Herbert Roman ....... If red Black % Z is is “iftprtmt of the Hmtira” ‘‘Merton of the Movies,” a Class. sparkling four-act comedy, was given by the Senior The story consisted of the attempts and trials which Merton encountered by his pursuit of cinema fame in Hollywood. It was a humorous and pathetic satire well enacted by the members of the cast. The cast was: Merton ....... Gashwller ................ Elmer Huff.. Tessie ................... Casting Director Montague ................. Rosen blott ............ Weller ................... Camera-man .............. The Montague Girl........ Harold Parmalee.......... Beulah Baxter ..... Muriel ................... Jeff Baird................ Mrs. Patterson............ Walberg .................. Max ...................... Maid Extras.. Lois Holland. John ..................Kugene Fisher ............................. Morris Severe .............................George Warren .......................... Gertrude Scbrock ......................Ruth Pollard ...............................Louis Lohnes .......Herbert Roman ................................Burl Hecker ...........................Ladd Watson ..............................Claire Tebben ...........................William Hoffman ..................Lucille Maus ...........................Hortense Kraeger .............................. Vlfred Black .................Caroline Howard ............................... Barney Kalin ............................ John Shepperd ..............................Sevilla Weeks Kraeger, Florence Caldwell, Herman Schaefer NINETY-ONE 1 92 6_!-•SV-K i Yii tCCi T9 2 6 ♦ “Bab,” a comedy in four acts, by Edward Childs Carpenter, was presented as tin’s year’s Junior class play. “Bab” has to do with the girl’s amusing, if sometimes desperate efforts to make her family and friends take her seriously. She breaks up her sisters marital plans, invents a love affair for herself, and in general, upsets the family. The characters are as follows: Bah Hermine Sclmrman Clara Archibald... Florence Hendricks Leila, sister of Bah Margaret Rollins Carter Brooks.. Gordon Myers Guv Grosvcnor Marvin Denekas Jane Raleigh Louise Hinners Eddie Perkins Harrv McClarence Clinton Beresford. Everett Webdell Hannah, the maid Bernice Tapping William, the butler Is is “prldra” If you enjoy pickles you should have seen “Pickles.” If you enjoy mirth, action, and mystery then you should have seen “Pickles.” You could have spent a night at a Viennese Carnival by seeing “Pickles,” the clever operetta given bv the combined Glee Clubs on Feb. 23rd and 24th. The music was romantic and haunting. We hate to impress its beauty upon you longer for no doubt your overwhelming sorrow in having missed would compel a return engagement. ANNUAL SENIOR FROLIC FOR THE FRESHMEN The annual Senior Frolic for the Freshmen was held in the gymnasium on the night of November eighteenth. It was in the form of an automobile party, each guest representing a certain kind of automobile. The “Lincoln” made the highest total score in the games of the evening, and was awarded a beautiful tin loving cup. After this, the cars all drove up to the “filling station” and received gasoline in the form of animal cookies and Eskimo Pies. Dancing followed, accompanied by a lively orchestra. As the evening came to a close the cars turned homeward, hoping for many more such delightful affairs. NINETY-TWO 11926 1 4P k X 119261 fun frolic March 16th and 17th were two days dedicated to the realm of mirth. With the clinking of pop bottles and cracking of peanut shells, we were entirely convinced of the “Fun” of the thing. Each night produced a program entirely changed. Much talent and many clever ideas were displayed by the fourteen organizations that furnished the vaudeville numbers. ;«♦ fit THE OLD PEABODY PEW “The Old Peabody Pew,” by Kate Douglas Wiggin was given bv the Senior Girl Reserves on April 22, 1926. The story concerned the love affair of Miss Nancy Wentworth, Lois Holland, who waited ten years for the return of her fortune-seeking lover. The opening scene in which the Dorcas society of Edgewood was sewing carpets, was very quaint and amusing. The characters included the following students: Lucile Rarick. Mary Higgins, Pauline Booth, Kathryn White, Dorothy Tau-bert. Alice Rowan, Elizabeth Ricketts, Lois Holland, and Herbert Roman. The play was produced by special arrangement with Samuel French of New York. it? % MORE FUN The Seniors simply could not resist giving another party for the school before their departure. No doubt our knowledge was improved by the radio games. This was not only a party, but clever vaudeville sketches were given, and a bit of circus spirit was obtained by the booths with their colorful refreshments. The Seniors hope that next year you will remember the delightful frolic of April the sixteenth. NINETY-THREE uses— rargei Bhr (Chili By Katherine Glasford The road curls over the hill W here it meets the sky beyond. When I am grown I shall explore The harbor of the dawn. For every morn the sun peeps up From the rim of that rustv hill And sends its beams down the winding road Across my window sill. There they tap upon the glass. Playing and laughing with me Nodding and beckoning me to come Their little road to see. Hui (Hutelitr HcBiilts Saxophone, second...............................Bernard Hoffman Piano, second.............................. Dorothy Splittgerber Oration, second....................................Ruth Pollard Interpretative Reading, second................ ..Claire Tebben Pekin took first place in debate, winning the championship and the cup. The affirmative team was composed of Ramon Powers. Marvin Milkereit and Wanda Franczak; the negative was composed of Ruth Pollard. A1 Black and Claire Tebben. NINETY-FOUR [1926 11926 Sitin' on To P of tkt world Just f-or RewitvAbrdnce. % CotLe i4te ttSBl ?n L m,w y5 Ck W«St©X Q4«.K r CM rtf stir NINETY-FIVE omiiiiiiniiiiiiiQiiiinni ?Vk % n an f rnirnmninmnini A babbit’s (Hair 119261 [192 6 Setting: Tile Great Forest. Everything is bathed in moon light. Time: Ten o’clock by Grandfather Rabbit’s clock. (Grandfather Rabbit enters, sits down on a stump, settles his spectacles a little more precisely on his nose, and then looks down benignly at the half circle of his furry little grandbunnies. The grandbunnies are a brownish gray with fuzzy white pom-pom tails). Grandbunnies: Tell us a story Grandfather! (And their little pink noses quiver expectantly). Grandfather R.: Well, if you’re good, and promise not to stay up late prac- ticing that new hop. I’ll tell you about the time I went to Pekin High School. Grandbunnies: You’re on! (And they clap their ears enthusiastically). Grandfather R.: All right. Once upon a time when I was young and foolish, 1 ventured too near James Field. Miss Komers whacked a golf ball across the field—and as luck would have it—it plunked right on my head. Completely stunned, I lay there until Miss Komers finally came over and picked me up. She took me up to the Biology room and placed me in a box. Evidently she thought I was dead. I soon recovered enough, however, to hop down the hall to the new addition. I entered the new study hall—and speaking of sleepy atmosphere! Well, really, my dear grandbunnies, it was terrible. Burleigh Gouker was sound asleep, his mouth wide open and his head wobbling ’round and ’round, occasionally cracking on the desk behind. Noticing that my eyes were beginning to droop, I hurried out of there. In fact I was in such haste that I skidded half way down the addition and bumped my head against a locker. Feeling somewhat dazed, I betook myself down to Miss Lockett’s room and flopped in the door. Immediately a student jumped up and reeled off the most horrible string of words! I learned afterward it was only a conjugation, but I thought then he was swearing at me. Frightened almost to death I hastily hopped down the hall to Mr. Urban’s room. I sat right by his desk and the students started laughing at me. Fortunately, however, Mr. Urban had just told a joke and he thought they were laughing at him. Thanking my luckv stars. I started to hop away, but oh horrors ! I had been sitting on a wad of gum and was stuck fast! Smallest Bunny: Did the Coach drop that gum? Grandfather R.: Now' don’t interrupt, Alphonse. After much pulling and straining, I managed to get loose. Sticky, bewildered and weary, I forlornly flopped into Mr. Lindsey’s office and looked up at him wistfully. “What can I do lor you?” he asked absent-mindedly. I murmured something vaguely, he handed me a blue slip and I hopped out the front door and back home. And that, mv dear grandbunnies was the end of my high school career. Grandbunnies (in chorus): You know your carrots! (And they pat their furry stomachs, again clap their ears, and hurry off to bed). Grandfather Rabbit picks up his Pekinois, takes off his spectacles and slowly hops off to his bed room. Curtain. NINETY-SIX 1926) rf926] We flaunt our banner and flash our swords As many a brave knight of old; Our deeds in arms are much renowned And oft in song are told. N'NETY- EIGHT JFimtball WASHINGTON 0—PEKIN 7(5 The curtain arose on the 1925 football season on Oct. 2. the first act being a game with Washington High School. Altho Pekin was out-weighed several pounds to the man, she was much too fast and clever for Washington. After Lally intercepted a blocked punt and ran for a touchdown, there was no doubt as to the final outcome of the game. Bruder led the team, but the honors of the day were divided with Dick Rollins, who completed every place kick. MANUAL 13—PEKIN 0 In the Manual-Pekin battle both teams started out with the .determination to win and to break the tie score of three years standing. The game was played on an even basis until the fatal fourth quarter when Manual began to punch our line. The last quarter was but five minutes old when Kindlesberger broke loose for a thirty yard run and a touchdown. Manual failed in her try for the extra point however, making the score (5-0 in her favor. By a series of cross bucks and trick plays. Manual put over another touchdown before the final whistle. NORMAL 6—PEKIN 0 In spite of the fact that Pekin was handicapped by the mud and the lack of a heavy line, the Normal-Pekin game started and continued nearly throughout in NINETY-NINE 11926 I —-wrmiiinnTnTniinilinnni S X 'yTt'X THTnnnTTTnTTnTTTfTTT. 0927?] favor of Pekin. Although Pekin came close, it was not able to shove the ball over for a marker. Just before the half ended Hall, the Normal quarterback, skidded around end for the only score of the game. LINCOLN 13—PEKIN 13 Pekin played at Lincoln at their Homecoming on October 23. The battle was a hard one from the starting whistle to the very end. The ball was see-sawed from one end of the field to the other. First one team scored and then the other. Neither team could keep the lead. Both Hollins and Bruder were forced out of the game as a result of injuries. Konisek’s long end runs provided excitement for the spectators. HAVANA 0—PEKIN 21 The Pekin and Havana teams were evenly matched as to weight and the only touchdown scored in the first half was when Rowan picked up a fumble and ran fifteen yards for a marker. The Pekin team backed its characteristic punch with its two backfield regulars out. The second half was a completely different story, however. for the whole first team was in and it was able to gain at will. McClarenee proved his worth as an open and broken field runner. AVERYVILLE 0—PEKIN 28 In the game with Averyvillc on November 11. Pekin scored a touchdown in every quarter, and Hollins completed every place kick. Hollins and McClarenee were the best ground gainers of the day, but Powers’ head work, generalship and interference were superb. The forward pass was used much by Pekin throughout the entire game. MACOMB 21—PEKIN 15 The Macomb team came to Pekin, being touted a two to one favorite because it had not lost a game the whole season. When it ran up against the Pekin team, however, it was completely dazzled bv Powers’ superior head work. First Powers bewildered Macomb with an aerial attack and then he led his team mates in long jaunts around both ends, swarming around Macomb like a troop of cavalry. After that he lead his team in a pile driving attack thru the line which completely crushed all opposition. CANTON 0—PEKIN 78 In the last game of the season, with Canton, Pekin showed a well oiled, perfectly working machine of eleven men—which literally proved invincible. They could hit the line and gain consistently, they could run the ends efficiently, and their clever passing plunged Canton into abject bewilderment. At no time during the game could Canton show the powerful driving offence of the Pekin team. With this last spectacular, unusually successful act. the curtain was run down upon the 1925 football season of P. C. II. S. ONE HUNDRED 11926 f 102.G ONE HUNDRED ONE 1192 61 119261 xru; ICast ifluuttr IN T R A MUR AI. AT H L E TIC S The Intramural Athletics were an interesting feature of the P. C. H. S. Theater’s 1925-1926 program. BASKETBALL The Freshmen were the victors in the interclass basketball tournament. Each team played six games and the Freshmen proved to be the best “basketeers” of the school. However, they were pushed hard by the Seniors, who finally came out second in the match. The Sophomores nosed the Juniors out of third place. TRACK MEET The Inter-class Track Meet was held on May 10, 11, and 12. Bruder led the Juniors in the scoring, and proved to be the high point man of the meet. Beitel led the Seniors; Russell I.oy. the Sophomores; and Roy Buckley won three of the five points of the Freshmen score. TAZEWELL COUNTY MEET One of the most brilliant successes of the P. C. H. S. actors this year was their participation in the meet at Hopedale. Pekin Community High School won the combined Literary, Track and Field Meet held at Hopedale on Friday, May the fourteenth. The results were as follows: LITERARY First Place Vocal...... First Place Chorus First Place Piano...... Third Place Oration. Third Place Essav... ........Alfred Black ......George Splittgerber ........Barney Kahn ..Catherine White ATHLETIC 440-Yard Dash—First Place...................Lester Beitel One-half Mile Run—First Place .............Lester Beitel Second Place.............Wallace Rawlings 220-Yard Dash—First Place...................Lester Beitel Tied for Third Place........C'olby Konisek 100-Yard Dash—Second Place..................Colby Konisek 220-Yard Low Hurdles—Third Place. ...Fred Danny Running Broad Jump—Third Place..............Colby Konisek Shot Put—Tied for Third Place... .........Vardner Eden Half-Mile Relay—First Place.....Lester Beitel. Fred Dancey, Edward Lauterbach, Colby Konisek ONE HUNDRED TWO Il92fe ) ri926l laakrtball I.ast fall the curtain went up on the most successful basketball season in the history of P. C. H. S. Pekin played many of the best teams in central Illinois and won a striking number of victories. Pekin won twenty-one out of the twenty-four games she played. Two of the teams to which Pekin lost were later defeated with decisive scores. Pekin placed in every tournament she entered, taking third place in the Canton Invitational, third place in the District, and first place in the County Tournaments. Captain Bruder and Donald Le Gault had the honor of being selected for the first all-star team in every tournament in which Pekin played. Bruder was made captain of the all-star team picked in the District Tournament. A ebdell and Lauter-back received positions on the all-star second teams, selected in the Canton Invitational and the District Tournaments. Kspecial credit must go to our two guards, I,e Gault and Lauterback, whose splendid team work was dazzling to all opponents. Malcolm Watson shot many spectacular baskets during the year, and proved his ability as a clever and speedy player. ONE HUNDRED THREE 11926 I 19261 POINT WINNERS IN THE GAMES Capt. Henry Bruder—c...................................1(52 Capt. Elect Everet Webdell—r. f.........................185 Malcolm Watson—1. f.................................... 109 Donald I,e Gault—r. g.................................. 4(5 Edward Lauterback—s. g.................................. 32 Harry McClarence ....................................... 11 Colby Konisek ........................................... 7 Vardner Eden ............................................ 7 Frank Behiens ........................................... 3 Erving Pierson .......................................... 2 Robert Rowan ............................................ 2 GAM ES Forrest City, at Pekin 11 Pekin 21 St. Marvs. at Pekin 8 Pekin 31 Delavan. at Pekin 13 Pekin 28 Mason C'itv. at Pekin 1(5 Pekin 23 Urbana, at Urbana 12 Pekin ..... 17 Peoria Manual, at Pekin 28 Pekin . 20 Pontiac, at Pontiac 5 Pekin... . 28 Mackinaw, at Pekin i Pekin 12 East Peoria, at East Peoria Pekin 37 Hopedale, at Pekin 21 Pekin... 3 1 Tremont, at Pekin 1.5 Pekin 2 1 Mason Citv. at Mason City. .. 10 Pekin.. 30 Delevan, at Delevan 18 Pekin. 3 1 Delevan, at Pekin 1 Pekin ... 51 CANTON INVITATIONAL TOU R NAM ENT Canton 12 Pekin i 6 East Peoria 25 Pekin 23 Havana 17 Pekin.. 13 COUNTV TOURNAM ENT Delevan 20 Pekin.. 29 Tremont 15 Pekin 9i East Peoria 1(5 Pekin 27 Hopedale 1 I Pekin 16 DISTRICT ' MEET AT EUREKA Roanoke 16 Pekin. 25 Tremont 13 Pekin 1 1 Gridly Pekin 38 ONE HUNDRED FOUR 11926 1-----------------------irnfflillinilllllinnillll i Vfi ifrtX HlllllllTfTlTTTr ---------------------------------------11926) (Enarh A. (Bivn iiausalrr Coach A. Glen Haussler is a graduate of Illinois Wesleyan University, University of Chicago Coaching School and University of Wisconsin Coaching School. He started out in the fall of 1925 by developing a splendid football team and then, with his characteristic enthusiasm planned for an even more successful basketball team. It is the opinion of P. C. H. S. students that he certainly succeeded. Hauss-ler’s coaching was no half-hearted affair. He took a real interest in his men, showed them their faults in each game, and thus developed one of the most brilliant, powerful basketball teams in central Illinois. CAPTAI N'-KI.KCT F.VERETT WEBDELL If any basketball player ever arose to such dizzy heights of fame any more suddenly than Everett Webdell, P. C. H. S. would be glad to see him. When Everett first went out for basketball he was as green as the average freshman, but in a few weeks he showed such startling ability at flipping the ball in the basket that he made the first team. Since then Pekin High has counted upon Everett to pile up her scores. Because of Everett’s almost uncanny ability at shooting baskets and his clever playing, Pekin looks forward to a brilliant 1926-27 basketball season. CAPTAIN HENRY BRUDER Captain Henry Bruder, Pekin’s ace, again led his team thru an exceedingly successful basketball season. It wasn’t merely Bruder’s ability as an athlete that added so much to his fame this season. It was also his copious supply of “basketball brains.” Whenever Pekin lagged on the defense, Bruder broke loose and completely confusing his opponents, powerfully zig zagged down the floor for a basket. Altho Bruder has already won undying fame as an athlete, one wonders to what new heights he will climb next year. ONE HUNDRED FIVE Il926 l 119261 cErark § famm Pekin High started her track season of 1926 with one of the darkest outlooks of any track season in the history of the school. Only one letter man was left from last year’s team and that was Beitel. With Captain Beitel as a nucleus. Coach Haussler has built a team from green and inexperienced men which bids well to turn in a successful season. Pekin High went to its first meet at Forrest City on April 16. No one expected the team to win anything at the meet. Although things looked dark for them, they did not quit, hut went into their first meet with grim determinaion to do something for Pekin High. Their efforts were highly successful. Instead of taking last place as everyone expected, they took second place and were beaten only hv two or three points by Peoria High’s experienced, well-balanced team. The track team next brought home a shield for first place in the mile relay at the Wesleyan Interscholastic Meet. In the Big Twelve meet which came after the Wesleyan meet, our team got 8 points. On May 5, Pekin met Delevan in a dual meet at Pekin and lost with a score of 56 to 57. From first to last the score was close, first one team leading, then the other. The final event of the meet was the 880 yard relay and the meet was so close that the winner of the relay would be the winner of the meet. The relay was as hotly contested as any meet ever run, but Delevan forged ahead and beat Pekin only by a few yards. In each meet the team showed great improvement and it is with much hope that the Pekin High team is entering the District and County meets. ONE HUNDRED SIX ONE HUNDRED SEVEN 119261 ri926 With work we mix a little play To the tune of the lilting fiddle; Let’s all join hands and swing around And sing and dance a little. ONE HUNDRED EIGHT 19261 17926 CAL1MPAH rptrmhrr 8—Oil, school again! Quoting our new coach “Hit the hooks; and by the way girls—he does “hit,” doesn’t he? 17—No, we don't get tired of him. Our first speaker looks just as good as he ever did—Prof. Wilson. 22—Our papas and mammas get an invitation to give us the once over—Consequences?!? 28—Barney Kahn, after taking a correspondence course on “I.earn to Swim at Home in Three Lessons,” tries a beautiful nose dive off of the top row in chemistry lecture room. 80—Our new yell leaders blossom forth—‘‘aw raspberries! don't be nits!” ©rtnbrr o 5 Our first football game—Fight 'em Pekin. Only 76-0. Yes, it icas a runaway. And the Rotarians and Kiwanians prove loyal red and white boosters. ■Pekin is climbing higher in the Hall of Fame, and we do feel biff too! We're members of the Big Twelve” now; 8—G. R. s hold first meeting. They hope Mayme Dwyer will learn the art of bed-making eventually! 10—We play Manual. Sorry! 14—Mr. Steinheimer talks—really, Mr. Lindsey, we jiss had to smile out loud. 16—Pekin played at Normal. 6-0. Yes, team, we'll help you slander the weather man. 15-16-19—P. C'. H. S. becomes a Frigidaire. But the gray matter wasn't frozen in! 22- Mr. Shuman becomes a (log-catcher and our school the kennels! 23—We tie Lincoln. Sh! We really beat ’em. 28-29-30- -Teachers' Institute. Goody—the faculty gets a workout and we get the vacation! The hand plays for 'em then stops, then Prof. Finley (dis) cusses them! 30—Our “lighten' kickin'” football team wallops Havana! Nmtrmbrr 2-6—Better English Week. Of course, the Seniors' song got first place. 7—Our football squad witnesses Chicago-IUinois football game. Thirty-five aspiring Granges return. 7—The big social event of the year—our Freshmen “come out.” 10—The ('hem. ('lass learns how to make Chlorine gas and Herb Roman learns how to commit suicide! 13— Sprattie McClarence tells us the team needs “supporters”—Girls! Come to their rescue. 14— Averyville goes home much the worse after had licking. 19- 20—“They always come back for more.” Sure, why shouldn't we? It was more vacation. 20— -Beat Macomb! We did ! 25—Grand finale! Homecoming and Turkey! We heat Canton. 78-0. ONE HUNDRE0 NINE 1926 innininTTTTTnTTTTTT — 1926 Srrrmbrr 1—Wanted. Expert guides to pilot overwhelmed Seniors (especially Mary Higgins) through the gates of knowledge of the new addition. 3—Reward. Twenty-five cents (25c) to the first person who discovers the reason for the picturesque plank under Mister I’rlmn's desk. Collect reward from Louie Lohnes. 16—The Chem. class goes swimming in the sea of ignorance and Mr. Philipps is lifeguard. 11—Our first basketball game. We heat 'em too—Forest City. 1®—The Seniors spring a hop. Santa Claus, alias A1 Black, presented all the tiny kiddies with “booful gifts. 21— We were supposed to have the Senior Class Play but Gene Fisher, our dashing hero, had to go get all hanged up. 22— Accidents seem quite the rage. Miss Shipley fell and broke her wrist. 23 - Our alumni return for a visit to the old Alma Mater. “Oh Yes, We are collegiate! and no more school! dlanuarij 4- O gee, school again. More hot ties Hashing around. Looks like Santa was pretty good. 7—Latin Club program is somewhat interrupted by the meandering play cast. 3—We play Delavan—Certainly we heat them. 13— We heat Mason City. 14- 15 A I LAS 1 Merton of the Movies is here. And all our work for nothing. Juniors, take our advice. If you want to keep your money from the play you'd better burv it. 20—We meet Manual. Why, we couldn't expect to heat 'em—they're our Jinx. 22—1The Sophomores have a tea-party. 26—We play Mackinaw—such an opportunity to display Pekin's skill! 20—East Peoria, you in’ let your team strike, will vou? Jfrbruarif 2—No, it isn't St. Patrick's Day—.lust the Freshmen, in their class? But haven’t they the young sheiks 5—Hopedale goes home without much “Hope.” 11— The Junior Girl Reserves give a party. 12— The whole town of Tremont appears in battle array and “sorta kinda gives vent to their small-town fighting spirit—hut all of no avail. We won! 14— Looking at the letter-box, some gallants must have sent a couple of our faculty members shoe rubbers for Valentine gifts. 16—Our Freshmen entertain in Chapel—and speaking of real talent! And can't Russel Taubert sing? 23-24- -Pekin Hi market is Hooded with “Pickles. Elizabeth Solterman and Lucien (’lark make a fascinating (at least to each other) couple—we've discovered that since the performance also. 26-—Our first debate. We l cat Fast Peoria and Washington on “Child Labor. ONE HUNDRED TEN 1926 1926 Hlarrh 2—Miss Ebaugh of Peoria Girl Reserves talks to us. The boys say they didn t know G. R. workers were so good-looking. 4—Mugsy Smith gives a dancing exhibition in upper corridor—he deserves a contract tor the stage (?) 11-12—The G. A. A. stages a Fun Frolic. More Fun! 18-19—No school again! Our faculty deserts us. Much to our-? 22—Marvin Denekas comes to school with a nice black eye. Marvin, we always thought you were a nice boy. 2( —We debate Eureka and beat ’em unanimously. 28— Want to make some money? Here’s a suggestion. Get a lease on the windows in upper corridor and make Colby Konisek and a few other enamored couples pay rent for ’em. 29— P. H. S. takes part in an aviation battle commanded by the debate team. April I— No school today. APRIL FOOL! )—Our hand goes to Galesburg to play for Rotary Convention. 9—The Glee Clubs and band give the annual concert. “Spring has come!” Our future Freshmen visit us. 12—Blackie Roman learns a lesson and we imagine henceforth Blackie will steer clear of girls. Especially when they knock his teeth out. And who'd ever thought it of Babe Wilmot? 1( —The student body gets two rare treats in a year—Another All School Party. We hope no one felt the effects of the punch. 19— Barney Kahn proves his ability as a fiery orator in the preliminaries. 28—Girls, didn't you wonder where all the good-looking (?) boys came from today? They were our innocent country hoys coming to the Ag. contest. The Freshmen begin their dissipation. Their first party. 80 and May 1—Big Twelve meet. We’ll fight ’em next time. map 8—Lucile Maus becomes a snake-charmer. Brings snakes to school. 8—District Meet at East Peoria. The finals in the state debate. I. H. S. A. A. track meet at Bloomington. 7-8—“Bab” comes out. Is her name “Babble?” II— -Seniors—.Just one month from today. 12—National Honor Society guests at Rotary. Watch your diet, girls. 14—-County meet at the metropolis—Hopedale. 20— Now we know how to dress—-the Home Economics Club taught us in their Style Show. 21— The Juniors give a party. What a revelling class! 28—Sophomores follow suit. Who says the high school is dead? 3luur 4—The gala event is here—the Junior-Senior banquet. Farewell Juniors. (� —Our Baccalaureate sermon. 7—Class Night! 9—It's here—Commencement. Fellow students, you'll never know how much “Dear old Pekin High School means until this night. 1]—Alumni Banquet. “School is out and we are going. Where? ONE HUNDRED ELEVEN 119261______ifVk i ni H9261 tpitaphs So many times one hears the expression “I nearly died” or I positively passed out.” Because of the tendency of so many actors in the P. C. H. S. Theater to use this morbid expression a little inquiry was conducted to see whether any of those individuals who so nearly “passed out” had prepared for their “epitaphs.” The following snappy little concoctions were brought to light: ARTHUR BONK “Excuse my dust!” HARRY McCLARENCE “The grass will cover all deficiencies.” ORRIS LAMB “Here I dropped anchor.” WILMA EGGER “Here lies a girl who read a funny paper and was tickled to death.” COLONEL MITCHELL MILKER KIT “Died from a brainstorm.” JOHN KRAEGER “Here lies John Kraeger, who died in the attempt of writing poetry for English 8.” WANDA FRANCZAK “Died from serious burns received from too hot an argument. LESTER BEITEL “I had wreaths of carnations!” WALTER HATCH “Of all my sad surprises There's nothing to compare With treading in the darkness On a step that isn't there.” BLACK IE ROMAN Here lies a harher whose motto was: “Cut his lip, cut his jaw, leave his face raw, raw, raw.” COLBY KONISEK “Here lies a paralytic—dead from a had stroke of love.” WILMA HEBERER “Here lies a girl who always believed in ‘sticking to a thing, but carried it too far and choked to death on her gum.'’ MILDRED BEARDSLEY “Died behind the bars (of candy). MAY THEY REST IN PIECE. ONE HUNDREO TWELVE ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN 11926 !________ mHnfflTTTTnnnTMTl -1 TlL SfniMnTTTTTTTr ___ H926 These merrv jokes and jollv quips Are told by this jester gay, For a touch of fun is usually found In every high school play. ONE HUNDRED FOURTEEN PEEK-IN AI i JOHANNES—Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies DEPENDABLE MERC HA NDISE Sales Agency for FRIGIDAIRE Electric Refrigeration Satisfied Customers—Our First Thought Herget Radio Electric Co. Tazewell Hotel Bldg. Phone 982 ------------------------------------t “OWNED BY THOSE IT SERVES” Dividend Checks from the Central Illinois Light Company) are received quarterly Ir? more than 4000 customers An Investment in this Company’s PREFERRED STOCK vJill earn 6.12% Tax Free Here Except Income Tax $98.00 pei share cash or $10.00 per share per mon th Phone 368 Securities Department, 16-18 S. Fourth St. ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN HACKLER BROTHERS DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION Pekin, Illinois Phone 198 All Prescriptions filled as your Doctor wants them by REG I ST E RED PH AR M AC I STS IVORY Pyralin Any piece of Ivorv Pyralin makes an acceptable graduation present. Universal Favorite Fountain Pens and Pencils SHEAFFER’S PARKERS WAHL’S DUNN'S I | typewriters I Agents Eastman Kodaks and Films, Brownies and Premos from $1.00 up. We give 2-t hour service on developing and printing your kodak films. All films developed and printed by a graduate of the Eastman Kodak School, who knows how. DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED TOILET GOODS Sherwin-Williams Paints and Varnishes Sundstrand Adding Machines •« •« HACKLER BROTHERS DRUGS WITH A REPUTATION Phone 198 Pekin, Illinois ONE HUNDRED SIXTEEN + PEEK-IX AL JOHANNES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies VIEW WORK ENLARGING FRAMING FILMS AN1) KODAK FINISHING FASHIONABLE,SNAPPY and UP-TO-DATE High Grade PORTRAITS PRICES ALWAYS REASONABLE Special Rates to Graduates R. A. KONISEK PHOTOGRA PHER 514 Court Street Citizens Phone 908 Pekin, Illinois • M—■’—••— —••—••—'■—••—«■— —'•—'■— — — — — — — —”— —” —•+ ONE HUN0RE0 SEVENTEEN 119261 — ggnnal|l T%lL AtT IflljllllTnTTTrTTnT------- ri926l YOU CAN DEPEND ON Beyer-Dempsey Company PEKIN, ILLINOIS SOUND RONDS and RE LI A RLE SER VIC E Wilma K.: Oh, my soul! Hermina: I wish you’d quit saying that. Wilma: Why so? Hermina. You'll have to he balf-souled pretty soon, if you don’t. •tf % Merle Smith says that he likes red-haired girls, and brown-haired girls, and blondes, and brunettes, but he always falls hardest for girls that throw banana peels on the side-walk. •g or The Boot-black—“Light or dark, sir?” Absent-minded Prof.—“I’m not particular, hut please don’t give me the neck.” •j£ itr Miss L. Boyd: I used to tell my students there was a wall between them and their neighbors when they were taking a test. M. Hollins: And did they believe you? ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN PEEK-IX AI, JOHANNES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies CARRY YOUR INSURANCE WITH The Schurman Agency No. 14 So. Fourth Street Frosh: Why li l little Bo-Peep lose her sheep? Senior: ’Cause she was out with a erook. 'M Necessity knows no law. A bootlegger knows no law. Therefore a bootlegger is a Necessity. Henry B.: What are those stones there for? Yard E.: To hold the lantern up. H. B.: What’s the lantern for? V. K.: So you don’t fall over the stones. tS ? Harold Me. (in the study hall): Is I .ester Beitel here? Miss Todd: Yes, hut where are you. D. Me.: Tin down in the office. I'll be up in a minute. —Axiom 9. 4---------------------------------------- I fiergeit National Baimlli. ! Capital, Surplus and Undivided Profits, $500,000.00 PEKIN’S FASTEST GROWING RANK THREE PER CENT INTEREST ON TIME ANI) SAVINGS DEPOSITS i i ONE HUNDRED NINETEEN Ii926i .- tnTTTiTTTnTTTnTIIini H i ni .TX —ri926] Ruby J. was telling the story “Echoes,” in Eng. 8. Miss Boyd (misunderstanding). But Ruby, what on earth are eckles? f � Harry Me.: Wlmt are you doing? Iadd W.: Don’t bother me. I am adding up some figures and every time I look at you I put down zero. The fellows have voted that the clay pipe Ls the best for all-round use. One convenient feature is that when they drop it, they never have to pick it up. tjg Plynn C.: Did you hear al out that Ag. student who swallowed some nitrate fertilizer? Elbert F.: Veil. He’s complaining of growing pains. i L Ed. M. Seibert ELECTRICAL BICYCLE and RADIO SUPPLIES | Louis Wiebtirjr ! i AUTO ACCESSORIES j and HARNESS Guaranteed 2 years PHILCC BATTERIES GOODYEAR TIRES Our Next Location 315 Court St. Pekin, 111. j Norbert Clark: “Who killed eoek robin?” Mr. Bigler: “I did. He perched on the window sill listening to my lecture and fell asleep and dropped on the sidewalk. I couldn’t help it.” She: I suppose you will commit suicide if I refuse you. He: Ah-er-that has been my custom. «r Louis L.: I used to think— Henry S.: What made you stop? ONE HUNORED TWENTY Wj K Iv-IX AL JOHAXN ES—Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies H I ” “ R. (). SCHWEXK UR. F. C. GALE I 1iakery and Confectionery i i i 318 Court Street 1 Pekin. Ill Mr. P.: Give the specific density of gas. Her!) R.. Too dense for me. ♦� AT THE LADIES’ AID First she: How many here? Second her: Counting noses, twenty-one; counting chins, fifty-seven. Vs Vs Al. B. (Chem.): “I don t like these high stools, they’re so uncomfortable.’ Lester B.: “'Say, Al, you ought to he used to a high chair by now.” Vs Vs Vs Mr. I rban tells us that the I Diversity of Illinois auditorium echoes so that you pay fifty cents for a lecture and hear it twice. Vs Vs Vs CLASS STONES Frosh—Green stone Soph—Blarney Juniors—Grind Seniors—Grave Vs Vs Vs Wife: “What's that noise in the library?” Absent-minded Prof. “That's only history repeating itself. ' Vs Vs Vs Miss Todd, discussing football: “The man took the ball and made a home run.' Vs Vs Vs Gordon Gordon? Hol .apple, wandering into class: “Say, where's the dining-room?” Vs Vs Vs Earl S. (Rhet.): “Now that we have lockers we don't have to be honest. Vs Vs Vs Hungry, Lady to little Ramon Powers: “Little boy, did you see the calliope at the circus?” Little Ramon: “No, was it in a cage?” ! Phone 741 r t Dunkleburg Rust JOHN 1). APER ATTORNEYS FLOUR. FEED. HAY. ETC. i ; 514 Court St. Pekin. 111. Zerwekh Bldg. —..——..— —..—� ■—..—..—..—..——.+ ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-ONE 11926 1 - rmtTTrriTrrnTini1]]l T- IITIIIITlITrTTlTTTTTTr ---------fl926l ! H. Goldsmith ' i The Pekin Home of HART SCHAFFNER MARX I CLOTHES 5 j When Better ears art built— J BUICK WILL BUILD THEM ! When better service is given : ! DAVIS-BUICK WILL GIVE IT ! DAVIS-BUICK CO. Cor. Fifth and Margaret Pekin, 111. 1 Mr. Phillips: What do we owe to Chemistry? Lester B.s Most of our blondes. J£ � r They were discussing fatalism in English 8, and John Kraeger declared that if he wanted to jump out of a second-story window nothing would have the power to prevent him. Prove it to ’em, John! £ £ •g They were discussing war debts in French III and Wilma Kgger said, “Well, we haven't paid our Revolutionary war debt yet, have we?” Morris S.: Everybody around here says I have a big head. What do you think about it? Caroline S.: To tell you the truth—I really don't think there is anything in it myself. Telephone 350 dive Vs a Trial 1 ; LITTLE STAR j Cleaners, Duel's and Tailors 415 Court St. Valet Service j -------------- ; j Chas. Splittgarber and Son Furnaces, Steel Ceilings and Skylights All kinds of Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Work Telephone 854 419 Margaret St. Pekin, Illinois ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-TWO PEEK-1X AL JOHANNES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies CARL E. 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Glasford: “Aw, banana oil!” August | Weynch HARDWARE ----------f Design Work a Specialty Telephone 1010-B ! Pekin Floral Co. CUT FLOWERS and POTTED PLANTS For All Occasions Cemetery Road Pekin, 111. Can’t study in the fall— Gotta play football. Can’t study in the winter— Gotta play basket hall. Can't study in the spring— Gotta play baseball. Can't study in the summer— Gotta girl. ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR I ’ KE K-IX AL JOH A X X E S -Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies | SOEDWEDEL’S J ! VELVET ICE CREAM • : “ The Taste Tells the Tale” j Phone 28 No. 9 S. Third St. j C. Black: “A little bird told me that you were going to take me to the party.” A. Black: “That bird must have been a little coo-coo.” SHAKESPEARIAN APPLICATIONS Frosh: “Comedy of Errors.” Soph: “Much ado about nothing ’ Juniors: “As you like it.” Seniors: “All's well that ends well.” Mr. Bigler: “How many natural magnets are there?” Harry Me.: “Two.” Mr. B.: “Name them.” H. Me.: “Blondes and Brunettes. j | PEKIN PLUMBING | COMPANY i I Phone 208 I : i | + ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FIVE 11926 I Arlington Cigar Store 4.17 COURT STREET Headquarters for St. Louis and Chicago Papers | 4.—..—..—..—..—..—■■——..—-—..—..—..——..—..——■——.—... ■+ Nellie R.: “How long did it take Jack and Jill to get the water? Margaret Me.: “All summer.” Nellie R.: “How do you know?” Margaret Me.: “They got it in the spring and lost it in the fall.” Ben L. Smith T. N. Smith SMITH SMITH ATTORNEYS Titles Estates Farm Ixians Iv U II L ’ S | Flowers Go Everywhere Phone 200 i__________________________ •t ! I.il B.: “If a burglar got into the eellar would the coal chute?” Floss H.: “No, but the kindling would. D. H. Abrahams TAILOR —for— Men and Women That’s Right in Style and Quality 313 Court Street ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SIX PEEK-1X AL JOIIAXXES Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies i— I K. K. BAKERY KRAEGER KRAEGER | Located at 433 Court St. Where the Rest of Everything is Raked Our Phone is Xo. 4 ____! It. Powers (before exam.): “’Tis the zero hour!'' or Burl and Sevilla were both absent front the Rhetorical class. Miss Todd: Now, isn't that a peculiar incident!’’ Drs. Balcke Clary Tel. No. 642 Tel. No. 204 Office 28-32 So. Fourth Street Pekin, Illinois General Practice and Surgery 1—1 r i ! I C. I . C'OXDER ATTORNEY Phone 54 Marshall Bldjr. Earl S. (discussing Burgoyne): They met him at the Saratoga. � � r « •' Herb. It.: Now, Mr. Konisek, 1 don't want a large picture. Mr. K.: All right, Herbert, shut your mouth then. j START i i RIGHT j AT BLENKIRON’S BOOK STORE Established 1870 (Albert M. Spier, Mgr.) AT j STAY RIGHT ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN 17926 11926 FAMOUS A OVER TIS E M K N TS Cream of Wheaton—Red Grange. Gold I)nst Twins—The Sod dies. Raisins—The g. hoys. (They're always raisin' something). Son Kist—Some of the fair damsels of I . C. II. S. Old Dutch Cleanser—The Janitor. () Henry!—Bruder. Paramount Pictures—The Seniors. Hart-Schafiner- Harold McCalla. S A A L’S GROCERY MEATS BAKERY Eugene F. Lolines Priiitiny of .III Kinds GREETING CARDS I OFFICE SUPPLIES ! ! STATIONERY PEKIN'S liEST : Times Bldg. ■4 +-----------— Phone 557 j ----------1 Mr. Urban: “What do we mean by conservation of natural beauty in this country?'’ Joe Baressi: “It means we must preserve the scenery and fish. Mr. Bigler: “What is a vacuum?” Yard E.: “I have it in my head but I can't say it.” •« Miss Todd: “Now you must study hard. There is a day of reckoning coming very soon.” Roland W. (sotto voce): “She means a day of wrecking.” •� £ Eva K.: “When the boys of the glee club were singing in chapel why did their knees shake so?” Hortense K.: “They were trying to take off their caps to the ladies.” ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-EIGHT 1 � EEK -1X AL JOIIAXXES —Pure Home-made Ice -Cream and Candies Mrs. Tlhurman FIXE MILLIXERY 311 Court Street Phone 27!) t I Wanda F.: “Lady Macbeth had a dress with a long trail. •g Miss H.: “What would happen if you would break one of the Ten Commandments?” John C.: “Well, then there would he nine.” tj ' • its A hook agent had urged the farmer to buy an encyclopedia for his children. “Buy an encylcopedia?” he cried, “Let them walk like I did.” Evelyn B.: “Why doesn't someone marry Santa Claus?” Marg. It.: “’Cause there ain't no Santa Claus.” it Elbert F.: “Mamma dear, when can I shave like papa does?” Mamma: “Not for a long time yet. E. F.: “Why not now, I know all of the words already.” I i i i i .............................. ......T N. REELING CO. I The Store of Satisfaction i DRY GOODS AX1) MEX’S FURXISHIXGS Ladies’ Home Journal Patterns I i Munsing Wear For Men. Women and Children •+ ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-NINE John ltubart Nelson Rubart I RUBART BROTH ERS HOME BAKERV Phone 726 Fresh liukern (roods Dail 526 Court Street i ! . R. C. Horner, D.D.S. ' H. C. FRINGS I Attorney Room 200 ! 1 Kuhn Building ! Herget Bank Bldg. ! T T ” 1 p T CIGARS TOBACCO j _ Zin I 1 Saratoga Cigar Ifcuecfts ! Store | Cor. Fourth and Elizabeth j EUXERAL HOME Soft Drinks Confectionery j Ed. F. Lampitt Sons GENERAL —and— MASOX C()XTRACT JUS PEKIN, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY 119261__________________-mmiiinilinninilllllDIlI i Yli. £tTX — 192.6 M yTo-n dr� d Hut ) .1 f r mm ■� - SPRin fOOcvci . L«� K ' ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-ONE What Money Means When all is said and done, it isn't the amount of money so much as the use to which that money is put which determines the happiness and progress which it will bring. i | Learning how to use money is as necessary as learning how to make money if you would be successful, and the Farmers National Bank stands ready at all times to work with young and old to the end that they may use their money wisely and profitably. I Whether you are just starting out in life, or are well along on the road to success, we will wel- ! i j come every opportunity for friendly co-operation. I j | Farmers National Bank ! ; PEKIN, ILLINOIS i ! 4— --------------------------- — - + ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-TWO PEKK-IN AL JOHAXXES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies THE BEST ? +— I i THE MODEL in CANDIES i ! CLOTHIERS and and j FURNISHERS ICE CREAM i i 353-335 Court St. | THE PRINCESS i i ? +- “Your Money’s Worth or Money Back” Eugene: “Bill’s lost his hat again.' Louise: “How do you know?” E. F.: “I can’t find mine.” 4------------------------ f I DR. K. B. GURXEY Dentist : Phone -17 Kueek-Wilmot Bldg. J -----------------------------1 I DR. R. L. HALSTED j Ophthamologist and Optometrist j Glasses Fixed 851 Court St. | i Tramp: “I’ve seen better days, sir.” Business Man: “Yes, I suppose so, but I haven’t time to discuss the weather with you now. ------------------------f 1 VELDE PRETTYMAX] A ttornei s Zerwekh Bldg. i ——-------------— •—•——+ r----------------;—r ('out pi ini nits of NOEL FUNERAL HOME Lawrence G.: “Can you sign your name with your eyes shut, daddy?' Father: “Certainly!” L. G.: “Well, shut your eyes and sign my report card then. CENTRAL DRUG STORE BRUNSWICK Phonographs and Records KODAKS — SCHOOL SUPPLIES i 132 Court Street i____________________ Phone 1 11 ONE HUNDRED THIPTY-THREE 1192 6 I [19261 ...— We cover your wants in the JEWELRY LINE BIRKENBUSCH THE JEWELER I Miss I Ockett: Now ! can anyone tell me ! what a myth is?” Freshies: “I can. j It’s ii female moth.” i DR. W. A. THRUSH Practical Dentist Arcade Building Miss Komers: “How j many ribs have you, ! Bessie?” j Bessie S.: “I don’t ; know ma'am. I’m so | awful ticklish I never I could count ’em.” - I DR. C. II. SHAWGO Dentist i ... I lot Court Street t Call I Ubben Coal Co. FOR COAL Phone 2o6 I I GUS RHINE Tailor Hi) Court St. Pekin, 111. j ----------- I | ! J I •J -1 r ■ ■ ■ - f Daily Trips to Peoria ‘ i Furniture and Piano Moving I Deismg Transfer Co. ------ I. Phone 415Y Established 1857 VELDE LUMBER COMPANY MILL WORK Both Phones 32 16 S. Second St. +------- ONE HONORED THIRTY-FOUR 1926] ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-FIVE 1926 i ni £lTI lf ‘2b | Bradley Polytechnic Institute PEORIA, ILLINOIS 1. (iKNEKAI. COLLEGE (OIKSKS- Four year curricula leading to an A. B. or B. S. degree. LANGUAGE, LITER ATU RE. ART. HISTORY. ECONOMICS. POLITICAL SCIENCE. SOCIOLOGY. MATHEMATICS. SCIENCE (Including Pre-Medical. General Chemistry, elc. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND ECONOMICS ENGINEERING (Freshman and Sophomore years: Architectural. Mechanical. Electrical Chemical, and other forms . MANUAL ARTS AND INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION. HOME ECONOMICS. A state teacher’s certificate (High School. Grades, or Special , may l� e obtained without examination by making proper selection of studies. 2. CONSERVATORY OE MUSIC, thoroughly equipped. B. M. Degree. 8. VOCATIONAL COI RSES for draftsmen, wood-workers, metal-workers, practical electricity. An automobile school giving one or two, years of tra.ining in everything pertaining to the automobile. 4. HOROLOGY. Watchmaking. Jewelry. Engraving. Optics. iS. 81 MMER SCHOOL. College courses, teacher-training, shop work. Begins June 14;h. (;. EVENING (i 188E8. CORRESPONDENCE COCR8E8. Standard four-year college accredited by the North Central Association FINE GYMNASIUM AND ATHLETIC FIELD SEND FOR CATALOGUE Address the President. FREDERIC R. HAMILTON I m mm ■■■■ mm mm . ■ —■ ■ ■■■ ■■ -, , � am ■■ ■ ■ Illinois Wesleyan University Located in an ideal college town. Excellent moral and religious environ merit for young people. College of Liberal Arts School of Music School of Nursing School of Speech College of Law Granting Bachelors Degrees. Preparation for the great post-graduate and professional schools. Approved by Association of American Universities. National Membership in the American Association of University Women. Modern Gymnasium and Library. For information or Catalogue, address President William J. Davidson Bloomington, Illinois I i -1 ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX PEEK-iN AL JOHANNES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies Whether a student or a graduate your business will be appreciated REAVES EXIDE BATTERY CO. 507 Court St. Phone 195 EXIDE Batteries Starter Generator and Ignition Service | BASEBALL EQUIPMENT TENNIS SUPPLIES i : ! | SPORTING GOODS D E PA RTM E NT i i i I I | SWIMMING SUITS HUNTING CLOTHING ! A. E. BAKERY I TOP-NOTCII AND BUTTERNUT BREAD When you get the A. E. Products you get the best PEKIN, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SEVEN 119261____________________. ifflTninfllffllM — 119261 N ANNUAL of unusual merit must hauefine typography and exceL lent printing. In this Annual tve belieue me haue produced a School year book of the best craftsmanship and one that deserves your approbation. Personal attention is given to all details entering into the making of the Annuals ivhich me produce. your patronage is solicited. IVAQONER PRINTINQ CO. Printers of High School and College Annuals | QALESBURQ, ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-EIGHT I EE K -1X AL JOH AX X ES —Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies — t I I i j Sales i I 502-501 j Court St. +------------ Let us solve your transportation problems DddbeErdthers MOTOR VEHICLES THE COURT GARAGE, Inc. Pekin, Illinois WILKINS RRECHER j | ttor n ei s-at-Laic Arcade Bldg. Pekin, 111. WM. EKTMOED Shoe Tie pairing Work Guaranteed Two Good Stores in a Splendid Town EHRLICIIER MUSIC STORE Everything in Music EIIRLICIIER DRUG STORE In Same Room Since 1861 Capitol aitfc lEmpire Cbcatres ALWAYS TIIE REST ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-NINE W. A. BO LEY ICE CO. I PURE MANUFACTURED ICE Also Dealers in HARD COAL Springfield and Eastern Kentucky Soft Coals Phone 61 I Albertsen Furniture Co. Pi t Court Street All of our Merchandise is of Standard Reliable Quality, Assembled by us to sell at The Lowest Possible Prices The Home of Good Furnishings ■+ | i Court at Sixtli St. i +■------------------------ CARS- TRUCKS - TRACTORS DOWDLE MOTOR CO. Citz. Phone 149—Bell Phone 16-R ------------------------------------4. Sehipper Block Co. DRY GOODS LADIES’ AND MISSES' READY-TO-WEAR CLOTHING. Itl'GS. ETC. ALL NEW GOODS Where Prices are Always the Lowest + ONE HUNDREO FORTY PEE KIN AE JOHAX XES -Pure Home-made Ice Cream and Candies ; LOHNES MERKEL, Inc. Dry Goods, Millinery and Ready-to-Wear 319-351 Court St. ! Pekin, Illinois i 4--------------------------------- —-- • f------------------------------------------- DR. G. E. HOVENDER EVES EXAMINED—GLASSES FITTED Kuecks-Wilmot Bldg. Phone 669 Pekin, Illinois • •— — —•—— — -------—-—■—-—•— —■■——4 + j Office and School Supplies Also full line of 1 ATHLETIC GOODS U X L A X 1) HOOK STORE 1 : 514 Court St. i i 4—— +•—■ i i i j Own Your Home r i i i 3 See us if you want to i 1 Buy or Sell j i 1 JOHX II. SHADE 1 1 j Real Estate Agency i I i 4— i — + Save 10c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes j by having them REPAIRED : I S I M () X SHOE REPAIR SHOP , ! 71 ork Guaranteed 504 Court St. Pekin, 111. i I T j Northwestern : Mutual Life Ins. Co. 52.4' r of all the Insurance sold j ! last year was in Old Policy Holders, j 1 Let me tell you about our education- j J al policies for your children. Oscar Van Boenina- i__________________________!—I ONE HUNDRED FORTY-ONE 119261 Could You Use $100? Did you ever know a high-school hoy or girl who couldn’t use $2.5, $30, or even $100? A college student needs even more. What for? A musical instrument and lessons to play it. A complete foot-hall outfit next fall, or other athletic goods. A bicycle. A camera and developing and printing outfit. A repeater rifle or shotgun. A new outfit of clothing, or some money toward college expenses. You’ll need money next fall and winter, whether you go to high school, to college, or to work. Save a good part of everything you earn this summer. Start saving NOW and get the jump on the gay hoys who think they have to spend it all. Open your account at The American National Bank PEKIN. ILLINOIS ONE HUNDRED FORTY-TWO falls over the audience and a curious, tense, expectant note creeps into the atmosphere. Everyone is intent on noticing the movements of the actors on the stage. And thus it is. that attention is focused upon the senior class as the last act of this play of high school life draws to a close. As the curtain is falling, we, the members of the class of Twenty-Six appear before you for the last time as student actors in the 1’. C. H. S. Theater. We thank you sincerely for the attention you have given to this play, “The Pekinian,” and we hope with all our hearts that its presentation has given as much true enjoyment to you as its production has given to us. The lights flash on, the curtain falls And we and our audience sever. And it well may he for a day and a night And it well may he forever. Hut whether we meet or whether we part (For our ways are past our saying) We'll all have parts in the Play of I.ife Far greater than we are playing Here’s luck! For the parts we will all be playing! With apologies to Richard Hovey ONE HUNDOREO FORTY-THREE 1926 I ____________________,,iTnnll1lllMlllllgl ATT E lllllllinmiTTnm -, H9261 ONE HUNDRED FORTY-FOUR •3T ■'Jr :.iS s: %. ■■ wJr tPf _, • - -•'.. '-:v C Vv‘? .r- Vf’ .v“ ■ :;