Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 28 of the 1936 volume:

Red and White “Let us never be betrayed into saying we have finished our education; because that would mean we had stopped growing. There is always the upward dimension possible for us.” Pictorial Published by The Class of 1936 Pekin Community High School Pekin, Illinois GRADUATES MABEL LOHNES—editor of the Pekinois and a member of Quill and Scroll . . . FRANCIS JOHNSON—a basketball player, also a track star . . . Captain of the third-place state basketball team—CHESTER MARSHALL . . . Chet’s grandest pal— LOIS ECKLEY—a transfer from Peoria Central . . . Quill and Scroll member — JEAN BENNETT—on staffs of Pekinois and Red and White Pictorial . . . BYRON JOHNSON—possessor of a tenor voice which merited him many opera roles and membership in Big Twelve and All-State Choruses ... An artist on the marimba— CHARLES WILSON . . . Vice-president of the senior class and president of the Girls’ Club—MARCELLA KOCH . . . KATHERINE BERNSHAUSEN — owner of a beautiful voice; Masha in the “Chocolate Soldier” ... MELVIN THEIS—a band and orchestra member ... A musician in the A Cappella Choir and band — GORDON NOTZKE—president of Photography Club . . . A Thespian and Quill and Scroll member—LORRAINE MASNER. Ethel attempting to sketch a vorticella, or is it a stent or? Prospective journalists, Mary Margaret and Mabel Louise, at work on the Pekin-ois. Secretary of the senior class and of Thespians—RUTH BRUECKNER . . . President of his class for three semesters—FRED HIMMEL—took leads in three operas and two class plays ... A clarinet and saxophone artist—REINHARDT SCHEFFLER . . . MILDRED LUCILLE SMITH—member of Thespians, band, orchestra, and the “Red and White” staff... The lead in four operas —GERALDINE SUTTER—May queen in ’35, member of magazine staff and Thespians ... KEITH BROWN—captain of the ’36 basketball team, high point man in Big Twelve; chosen on first team in Big Twelve . . . JOSEPH BUEHLER—took chorus parts in a number of operas . . . Editor of “Red and White”, assistant editor of Pekin-ois, and a member of Quill and Scroll— SARAH ANN SMITH ... A Thespian, May queen in ’34—NINA MANKER— first girl Student Council president . . . Senior class president; sang in a number of operas—GILBERT BETHARD . . . Took part in three operas and Big Twelve Music Festivals—MELVIN JANSSEN ... A Thespian and Quill and Scroll member— ELIZABETH ROBERSON. What do you suppose these two graduates, Lorraine and Sarah Ann, are planning for their futuref ROBERT GRANT—a player on the third-place state basketball team ... A member of the Interior Decoration Club and the A Cappella Choir — MARJORIE HOFFMAN ... A past president of Girl Reserves —DOROTHY MARSHALL . . . Active in Boys’ Club—THOMAS HANCOCK—sang in the A Cappela Choir . . . ARTHUR HIGGINS — a participant in Agriculture, Glee, and Fencing Clubs . . . Prominent in many high school activities, especially in sports—BELLE JEAN LYONS . . . Sang in the All-State Chorus—MARY LOUISE WILLIAMSON—took a lead in the “Red Mill” . . . Co-editor of the famous “Skunk Holler,” a Thespian, and active in Boys’ Club—DONALD HARRIS . . . Candy sales’ manager; typist for the magazine; a member of Boys’ Club and of National Thespians—FRANCIS KOENIG . . . First chair saxophone player and a Girl Reserve —ALTA MAE GEORGE ... A G. A. A. enthusiast and a Thespian — JEANNE PORTER . . . HILTON JOHNSON — a hall cadet, member of Radio Club and the usher squad. Paul likes to lake the opposite side of any issue for the sake of a rousing argument. DOROTHEA KNAPP—Mr. Zim’s assistant; sang in Big Twelve Chorus and several operas ... A real comedian on the stage and a fine musician—LOUIS SKINNER ... An art student—HAROLD YOUELL . . . Pos-sesor of a sweet soprano voice—LOIS FOSTER—a Thespian and a violinist in the orchestra . . . PAULINE ANDERSON— plays in the band and orchestra . . . MERLIN TUCKER—a trumpeter in the band ... An extemporaneous speaker and an entertainer with his accordian—CARLTON JONES . . . Journalist for the paper and magazine; president of Quill and Scroll— CLARA HAYES—a member of Thespians and National Honor Society . . . Office assistant for two years; interested in organizations for girls—JANE HAPENNEY . . . First trumpeter in band — ROBERT BRONNER—one of the “rhythm” boys in the jazz orchestra . . . JAMES MYERS— earned a letter in football in ’35 . . . Vivacious JEAN SMITH—took part in the junior class play. Lucille believes that it pays to carry a few books home each evening. HENRY SCHROEDER—ambitious to be an architect; belongs to the band ... Active in Girl Reserves and sings in the A Cappella Choir—MURIEL BENNETT . . . Member of band, G.A.A., and Girl Reserves—ELEANOR LAUTENSCHLAGER—a swimming enthusiast . . . VALORIS WHEET—plays violin in the orchestra; is interested in music, geometry and biology . . . ROBERT LAUTERBACH — football player and a member of A Cappella Choir ... ERNA ROMAN—has been in several plays, and belongs to National Thespians . . . CATHERINE FRIEDER1CH—active in Girl Reserves, and Personal Appearance, Etiquette, Knitting, and Library Cadet Clubs ... Manager of the stage crew and a chemist— PHILIP TOBIN . . . HOWARD LYONS— plays in the band ... A library cadet and a Girl Reserve—LUCILLE ROCKE ... A leader in the Agriculture Club—GERALD ROBERTS—hopes to be a successful business man in the future . . . LORRAINE HOFFERT—a member of Girl Reserves, Girls’ Club, A Cappella Choir, and Etiquette Club. Mel — Dinner for one, please, James.” Tom and Lorraine at the close of the day’s work. They like fudge. MILTON TAYLOR — on football and track teams ... A prominent worker in Girl Reserves—GERTRUDE NANNINGA . . . A student assistant and a Girl Reserve— DOROTHY MAE STORER—also a member of the A Cappella Choir . . BRUCE OWEN—a Thespian and one of the boys in the “operating room” . . . Was president of Boys’ Club—JOSEPH LUCERA—played on the football team ... A dancer and singer in many musical productions—IDA-LEAN COLVIN ... A recognized leader of her class; elected president three times— BETTY ANDERSON . . . CLIFFORD BOND—an operator of the movie machine and a “whiz” in physics . . . WALTER RIVORD—a member of the Stage Guild and manager of an athletic organization . . . Winner of two local awards in sports, a member of G.A.A. and the A Cappella Choir —MARJORIE MYERS—sang in several operas . . . RUTH KAHN — a Quill and Scroll member and a Girl Reserve ... A player on the tennis team—LOUIS SHULER. Dorothea and Gilbert CLARENCE DAVIS—an artist, a pianist, and a member of Big Twelve Chorus . . . Sings, plays the piano, and dances—CLEO SIPES . . . President of the Latin Club, secretary of the Girl Reserves, and a member of the National Honor Society—KATHRYN GROEN . . . Belongs to the Radio Club—JOHN BERRA—is a crack shot with the rifle ... A reticent senior—MARVIN BERGER ... A member of the National Honor Society—MARGERY MILLER . . . Secretary and Treasurer of the Library Cadets, and a member of the Glee Club, A Cappella Choir, and G.A.A.— IRENE SORENSON—sang in several operas and minstrels . . . Waltz king of Pekin Hi—JOHN BROWN . . . KENNETH STALLINGS—the name “Dopey” was acquired in one of Mr. Zim’s operas . .. Sang in the Big Twelve; belongs to the A Cappella Choir —HELEN EDEN . . . FLORENCE HEISEL—her alto voice assists in the choir . . . Plays the violin in the orchestra—HOWARD SUDBERRY. RUSSEL JOHNSON — the “kid” of the class . .. Member of G.A.A. and A Cappella Choir—IRMA SANDERS . . . President of the Girl Reserves for three years—EDNA SOLTERMAN—a Student Council member .. . ROBERT JOHNS—handsome enough to be a Hollywood Thespian . . . Belonged to Glee, Commercial, Boys’, and Photography Clubs and to the band — CHARLES KRAEGER . . . Capable assistant of Miss Crink—LOIS JAHNS—sold candy at the football games . . . Centers her interests around G.A.A., the choir, and commercial subjects—WILMA NASH . . . A member of Science and Fencing Clubs; sang in chorus—PAUL COOPER—hobby is sketching . . . One of America’s future farmers—MERLE ROBERTS . . . Possessor of a rich alto voice—ETHEL PHILLIPS — sang in chorus, choir, and Big Twelve . . . MARCELLA BISHOP—plays on senior basketball squad; a reporter for the Pekinois; a G.A.A. member . . . President of Stage Guild twice — ALFRED JANSSEN—member of staff of Pekinois. JOHN KAEBEL—enjoys sports; played football . . . Played in “Merely Mary Ann” — FLORENCE BEARDEN — danced for Spring Revues, minstrels, and operas . . . Short but sweet—VERA LAWRENCE— beautiful dancer ... A devotee of stage craft—MELVIN DOREN—member of A Cappella Choir . . . Received a minor letter in football—RAYMOND EDMONDS . . . Sister to the “Johnson Brothers”—VERA JOHNSON — choir and Student Council member . . . LUCY PEDZE—on hall cadet squad; a loyal Girl Reserve . . . Seen about town in a model T Ford — ROGER SODERSTROM . . . Works at a service station—LEROY RIPPER—interests run along commercial lines . . . BETTY PARRISH—member of the Glee Club; Betty hopes to be an efficient secretary . . . Sings in the A Cappella Choir, plays in the band, and works in Girl Reserves—IRENE Mc-KAY . . . On the reserve basketball squad —GLENN SELLERS. “Two by two, they go marching through, su'eethcarts on parade” — Nina and Ralph. Ellen Lohnes — a junior prominent in dramatics, dancing and golf. WALTER CHITTICK—belongs to Boys’ Club and Commercial Club; assistant candy-manager . . . ERMALINE BISHOP —member of the A Cappella Choir, Girl Reserves, and Yarncraft . . . INEZ WAL-BERT—broadcast over a Nashville, Tennessee, station during the summer and over W.M.B.D. this school year ... A violinist in the orchestra—EUWIN OTT . . . A band member and one of Mr. Hittler’s assistants—HARLAN BISHOP ... A Na tional Honor student, and a member of the band—ADA WILLIAMS ... A Terpsi-chorean artist—DOROTHY KEOHANE . . . EDGAR ALLARD—knows the rudiments of scientific farming; perhaps he’ll be a farm advisor ... A clarinet player in the band—MELVIN BEYER . . . President of the Library Cadets and a member of Girl Reserves—EVELYN HARRISON . . . DOROTHY FOSTER—proficient in dancing and typing . . . IVAN HOWELL —member of Agriculture Club; delights in designing woodwork. Sweet girl graduates—Beulah, Wilma, Irma, Irene PAULINE ULRICH — Quill and Scroll, German Club, and an A Cappella Choir member . . . Plays in the band—ALBERTA BEERS—enjoys subjects in home economics ... A member of the band and orchestra—FAY MEEKER . . . One of the most excellent students in National Honor Society — MABEL DAVIS—an apt assistant; interested in Yarncraft . . . VIRGINIA STOETZER—a speedy typist and a great lover of books ... A Girl Reserve and a Library Cadet—LORRAINE RIPPER—hobbies are dancing and sewing . . . A Girl Reserve for four years—GLADYS SPAITS—also interested in Yarncraft . . . MARCELLA MORRIS — a marvelous dancer and concerned in G.A.A. . . . NORMA KISTNER—a transfer from Atlanta, Illinois; has passed her senior life saving test ... A participant in sports and drama —BEULAH JOLLY . . . ELIZABETH GREEN—a Girl Reserve and an excellent French student . . . Interested in business— VIOLA EVERWEIN—a typist for the Pekinois. FRANCES SCHANTZ—enjoys courses in business training and home management . . . An office assistant—NORMA GIA-NESSI—served many times as a hall cadet ... An interested psychology student and a teacher’s assistant—ELSIE PFANZ . . . A hall cadet and a worker in other activities—PHYLLIS BUCHANAN ... A star basketball player—CAROLINE MOTT— earned two local and two state awards in G.A.A____ORVETTA SMALLEY—mem- ber of A Cappella Choir . . . Active in G.A. A.—PAULINE LOPOSSA—sings in the A Cappella Choir . . . DOROTHY PFEIFFER — interested particularly in the A Cappella Choir and commercial subjects . .. Worker in the business laboratory—ZIL-THA MITCHELL—quite a dancer too . . . LOUISE OLSEN—a member of Yarncraft Club . . . “Easy come, easy go, why worry?” —such is the philosophy of—RUSSELL OATS ... An argriculture student—ROBERT HOWELL—enjoys writing poetry. Katherine—beautiful lady in Pekin Hi Fourth Row: Neirstheimer, Wilkinson, Himmel, Skinner, Koenig, Serangeli, Maus. Third Row: Savage, Jahns, Kahn, Hayes, M. L. Smith, Miller, Scheffler, Lawson. Second Row : Miss Lockett, Walbert, Lautenschlager, Koch, Haypenny, Porter, Anderson, Sutter. First Row : Everwein, Davis, Williams, Groen, Lohnes, Manner, S. A. Smith. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Selections for membership in the National Honor Society are based not only on scholarship, but also on character, service, and leadership. To be elected a student must stand in the first third of his class scholastically. Not more than fifteen percent of the class may become members. The Pekin Chapter of the National Honor Society was founded in 1925. Senior class officers — Gilbert Bethard, Marcella Koch, Bruce Owen. “Honor Bright” cast — Francis Koenig, Francis Brienen, Reinhardt Scheffler,Jeanne Porter, Erna Roman, Nina Manner. Paul Cooper, Keith Brown, Byron Johnson, Carlton Jones, Beulah Jolly, Mable Lohnes, Gerald'ne Sutter. SEEN ABOUT SCHOOL Courtesy of Journal Transcript Mr. Bone assisting two oj liis art students, Lucy Ann and Louis. Edna looks puzzled about this specimen. Charlotte, Vivian, and Laura Mae studying fresh water life. Courtesy of Journal Transcript Miss Louise Falkin in conference with a few National Thespians Here and there about school: the library, the athletic field, the gymnasium, the shops, the laboratories— where subjects are taught in their relation to one another and to human life. Jane and Ruth Members of the Stage Guild made elaborate scenery for the opera. “THE CHOCOLATE SOLDIER”, an Oscar Strauss opera, was given by the Music Department under the direction of Mr. Zimmerman There were five choruses including the soldiers, officers, flag bearers, Bulgarian Army and the townspeople in the production; also a ballet and a comic brass band. Suitable costumes for the principals were selected in St. Louis by Mr. Zimmerman. Geraldine Sutter, as Nadina, headed the cast of one hundred and twenty-five people in the Strauss opera. Other principals were Norma Lami, Katherine Bern-shausen, Gordon Notzke, Fred Himmel, Byron Johnson, and Melvin Theis. The property committee furnished the stage appropriately; a white boudoir suite was used in one scene. The Rotary Club members banqueting the football boys. Coach Haussler, no doubt, making some final arrangements for the regional tournament. Picture —Courtesy Journal Transcript BASKETBALL During the basketball season the team won ten games and lost ten. Keith Brown, Wilbur Wieburg, Russell Thomas, and Bruce Wieburg graduate this June; “Chuck” Grossweiler, Thomas Maloney, and “Pete” Montgomery are among the hopes for next season. Captain Keith Brown Standing: Asst. Coach Lewis, Sellers, Maquet, Wieblrg, Montgomery, Ehni, Falx Sherman, Coach Haussler. Seated: Maloney, Thomas, Brown. B. Wieblrg, Grossweiler, Gari.s. MEMBERS OF THE FIRST TEAM Clara and Jean And now that the magazine has been planned, the pictures taken or collected, the page layouts designed, the letter spaces counted, and the articles written and typed — the staff members can survey their efforts and hope that they will please their classmates. ourtesy of Journal Transcript Sarah Ann, Mildred Lucille, Geraldine. Francis All in the life of an ambitious journalist: searching for new ideas, interviewing pleasant and unpleasant individuals, re-writing rejected articles. OUR ADVERTISERS ABTS MORTUARY LAMPITT SONS A E. BAKERY LITTLE STAR CLEANERS AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK LOHNES PRINT SHOP ANGELO'S TENDERLOIN STAND McCLINTICK, JEWELER BALCKE BALCKE, DRS. MONTGOMERY, J. W., CONTRACTOR B. F. CONFECTIONERY NATIONAL MARKET B. AND H. SHOE STORE NOEL FUNERAL HOME BIGGER AND BETTER SANDWICH SHOP PETE SUCKOS NU BEAUTY SHOPPE BIRKENBUSCH SONS PEKIN COOPERAGE BOBETTE BEAUTY SHOP PEKIN FARMERS GRAIN CO. BRISTOW MOTOR CO. PEKIN FLORAL CO. 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