Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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SENIOR EDITION Page 9 • vvvvvv,I vvv'!4 ! ! I“W I‘'! 'I,vvvv LEFT HAND COLUMN Virginia Moore “Slip lias ii voice of Kindness, and a smile of beauty.' Girls' Club; Hull Cadet. Kroell Pratt “I am so tall; Was I ever little at all? Assistant. Edna Noard Friendly counsel cuts off many foes. Girls' Club: Naughty .Marietta ; Assistant; Hull Cadet. Hilton Reed The honest man. Is the King of men. Francine Nickel Thy modesty is a cuudle to thy merit. Girls' Club; Hall Cadet. Commencement Pageant (Continued from page 8, col. 1) The script was written by Mr. Atkinson, and was first presented two years ago. This year it will be presented on two nights, June 7 and 8, in order that all the parents and friends of graduates who wish to see the Commencement exercises may do so. The entire ( program will be the same on both i nights, except that the seniors will not he allowed to keep their ' diplomas until the Thursday per-1 formance. Dances for the production have been arranged and directed by Miss Francis. Over one hundred students are participating in the pageant, not counting the graduating class. Those taking part in one of the main dances, the industrial. are Flossie Bearden, Marian Bruder, Mary Foyliano, George Kline, Bob Lee, Walt Maurer, and F.ldon Tides. Committees For Pageant Scenery. Construction Thompson Painting — Bom- Lighting Dollahon, Jenkins Costumes. Wardrobe ........... Cooper. Chairman Part I a. Indians Brainard, Stouten borough b. Pioneers Cooper, Dirks, Panmvitt c. Church Croup Balcke, Ijockott Part II a. 1850 Party Trowbridge McCoy b. Civil War Munson, Johnson, Panmvitt Part III a. Industrial Dance .. Francis Prologue and Epilogue (Continued in col. 4) Schantz Greenhouses Flowers For All Occasions T KLEG R A P1I FLOW BBS PHONE 495 LITTLE STAR CLEANERS PHONE 350 105 N. 5TH. ST. RIGHT HAND COLUMN Russell Patten A good lad we here behold. Who in llie classroom is never bold. Track. Betty Meads Is she not passing fair? Girls' Club. Harry Preston The nerve to tackle the hardest thing. Track; Cross Country; Assistant. Mary Alice Neill Sin is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with And pleasant, too. to think on. Girls' Club: The Mikado ; Hall Cadet. William Reardon “llow strong an influence works in well placed words.” Forensic: Thespian: Debate: Kind Lady”: Student Council; National Honor Society. •;« Senior Picnic Will Be Held at Glen Oak Park. Peoria Hurrah !! The seniors are again talking about the senior class picnic which is an annual affair of much interest. The committee, consisting of June Kracht. Vivian LoPossa. George Harris. Frances Turk, Robert Shuler, and Louis Schaff. has been making plans for the big event. The picnic this year will be held at Glen Oak Park, in Peoria, on June 6. A day’s fun will be in store for all. Seniors will be playing baseball and tennis, swimming, and then coming back the next day to such fun—semester examinations. ..................... Gramlich Rentals ...... Nelson—Order Cofer, Foster—Return Properties Riedelbaucb, Chairman Assistants Dowell, Speers, Brue, Robinson, Walker, Thompson Make-up Falkin, Chairman Assistants Todd. Larson, Hal! Williams, Swain. Body. Blair, Grigsby, Hansen, Spaulding, and student assistants Music Miller, Cool man. Chronic Law and Order Committee for Rehearsals and Performances Haussler, Lewis, Wallace, Adams, Lee Ushers StOWe Programs Office Admission Durman THE SCHURMAN AGENCY INSURANCE 406 Court Street COMPLIMENTS OF ED. F. LAMPITT SONS CONTRACTORS

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Page 8 SENIOR EDITION ■M-H-M- -H- -I-H- LEFT HAM) COLUMN Larelda Lawson Tlicro Ik no khlist It lit for hard work.” Hand: (’oneort Orchestra: •■BIk lli-artcd Herbert : You Can't Tak It With Vim'': Girls' Club; Assistant : National Honor Society: Thespian. Henry Nanninga •'Son lor sheik. seeking fresh mo n meek. Dalpha McDonald •'.Never ready: always late, hut she smiles and you wait.” Pekluois Staff: (J. A. A.: Girls' Club. Marvin Piccony When It conies to golf and the ladles, his teehnh|Mc is |M rfcet. Captain Gi»lf. Eileen McGinnes The most manifest sign of wisdom is ji continual cheerfulness.” J. A. A.: Girls' Club: Naughty Marietta. Pekin High Will Present Commencement Pageant The pageant to be given this year at Commencement is a history of Pekin interpreted through pantomime, dance, and song. The story of Pekin’s history is told in verse form by the Spirit of the Past, portrayed by John Caster. He talks to Youth which is represented each year by the president of the senior class—this year, Jim fiarls. The pageant is divided into three parts. The first part is the primitive and pioneer period, the second portrays the growth of Pekin during the mid-nineteenth century, while part three shows the industrial period, or twentieth century Pekin. (Continued on page 9. col. 1) Recall Favorite Year (Cont. from page 7, Col. 2) I flunked two subjects.” Kathryn Root names her senior year as her favorite because there were more activities. “I liked ray freshman year best.” states Mary Pinkston, “because I’ve forgotten by now all the bad things that happened to me then.” Willadcan Hailey liked her freshman year the best. too. be-she had more fun. Helen Gluick said. I liked my junior vear because I had more fun, and when I was a junior I had someone to look up to. but now that I am a senior, I haven’t.” ‘‘I like my senior year.” states lamis Sehaff. ‘‘because there are more activities.” “I liked my sophomore year best because I went to school In my home town then.” replied Mary Fry. B. and F. CAFE CONFECTIONERY We are always glad to servo yon PEKIN THEATRE BLDG. NOEL FUNERAL ROME PICKIN'. 11.1.. MORTON. ILL. Phone 162 •I !• !• -X- :—X 'I—; ;• •;« •; -i—i-i- RIGHT H.ANI) COLUMN Robert McDonald Always behind time, but he gets there Just the same. Thespians; Pekluois Staff: Kind I.imI.v”: ‘‘You ':i n‘f Take It With Von : The Mik.-iilo”; Khnpsoilv In | Black.” TiV3S. Lena Long A heart as suit, a heart as kind as in the whole world thou 4-uu‘st find. Girls' Club: Hull Cadet. Janies Nash | “He carries an obi minil with a ! youthful body. F. F. A.: Baseball. Erma Menghi She iloeth little kindnesses, wlih'h most leave undone or despise. Girls Club: Assistant: Hall t'adel. Robert Oltman j “A light heart e l lad. and free of care. I Over work ami rushing he cannot I tear. IVkinois Staff: Tennis: Pirates of I Pen stance. I—:—:-:-:-:-:—:-:-:- :- :—! :—: :— Pekin Wins Over Central; Points Favor Lancaster Passing by the review desk with their chests well out in front are the Pekin High “Divot Diggers. The mighty four have held an excellent standard this season with two wins, one tie. and a second place in the district. In the district. Marvin Piccony won fourth place in individual competition. The team still has half of its matches to play, again meeting Peoria Central. Peoria Manual. Woodruff. Bloomington, the Big 12 which will be held at Danville. and then the outstanding four-way match to he held June 3 with Peoria Central. Bloomington. Davenport. Iowa, and Pekin competing. In their match May 10 with Peoria Central, Pekin “dunked” the Maroons with a 9 to 3 score. The individual scoring for that game was Xotzke 83, Piccony 82, Maquet 80, with two birdies on eleven and fourteen, respectively, and Lancaster with an 86. each man receiving three points except Notzke. Realizing that this is the last issue, the following is the remaining schedule for the team: May 22, Woodruff at the Northinoor Course; May 25, Manual here; May 27, the Big 12 at Danville; May 31, Bloomington here; and then June 8. the big four-way match. The individual points made so far this season by the team are Piccony with a total of 6; Maquet with 5 y%, Notzke with 6, and Gus” Lancaster topping the gang with 6%. HACKLER BROTHERS DRUGS 335-401-403 Court Street Two Stores Phones 250-108 BOYS AND GIRLS! liny nr ri nt your musical instruments in Pekin at prices anil terms to ault your convenience. We guarantee every instrument we sell. Come ilown. let’ talk II over. EHRLICHER BROTHERS MUSIC STORE

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Page 10 SENIOR EDITION Many Seniors Reveal Precious Memories Collected From Four Years of Combined Work and Play Several years ago. a popular 11 tty. ‘‘The Song Is Ended But the Memory Lingers On. was on the lips of many Incoming freshmen. Now that these students are departing seniors, once again the song is hummed except that the words are High School Days Are Over But the Memories Linger On.” Miss Shirley Sheridan openly announces that it was not being “mamma in You Can’t Take It With You.” but when she was presented a crown and named Miss Pekinois that she was really happy. We can hardly blame her. can we? We’re mighty proud of you. Shlrl. It's blondes again, as Russell Patten admits that his life-long memory will be having Lois Trimble as a chemistry partner. And speaking of blondes, is it LEFT HAND COLUMN Lillian Peoples Her Mush Is modesty, ness. twirls' Club. Donald Kipper A light hearted lad. and free cure. Track; Wrestling. Martha Robison The heart to conceive, the under standing to direct, or the hand to execute. Hirin' ’liit : llall fadet. Joe Serangeli Hebate destroys dispatch.” Forensic: Debate; (»o|f; Cross- country: Assistant. Pauline Kenner All who saw admired her coy and gentle, the retired manner. Hlrls’ flub. RIGHT HAND COMMN William Kipper Hill must have a good time or lu wouldn't bo so happy about it.’’ Basket ball; Football; B a s e ball stagecraft; Assistant. Tina Pescaglia Never trouble trouble until trouble troubles you. Girin' flub; Naughty Marietta : The Mikado ; llall Cadet. James Kol! •» | There N no pride on earth like the • I pride of intellect and science. -♦ Hand; Concert Orchestra: Tennis. Julia Rebuffoni She’s timid and bashful, Hut just the same She’s 1111101 and peaceful As .1 (ilia's her name.” tJIrls’ (lub. Ettore Serangeli He'd relish a Joke, and rejoice in a pun. r'- Hand; Hoys' Club; Pirates of Pensanee : Hall fadet. t A, B, C’s of the Senior Class Athletic Walt Maurer Beautiful ------------- Klloen Hines Cote Don Mulile Dumb 11 of them around exam time Kfflrlent ------------- Louise Kverwieii l-'iekle . Jim Inland (ilamorous Hilarious Interesting Jollj Kind Lovable -------- Masterful Neat Obstreperous Lee. Steve Polite quiet Komantie Studious Tart till t'neoneerned Vitality Witty Xanthippe Youthful I .opby r Jeanne Shipley Anita Kicci Dorothy Haworth Kvelyn llollaml Norma Deppert Carolyn Sclortino ititi Reardon Bob I oren George Kline, Bob reed, and Louis Veerniun Devon McClain Dova Fuller Jeanne Tar ken her if Hilton Keed Gene Smrdley Muriel Galbraith Klbert Warren linn Sevier Kate Hoot Betty Armstrong Dalpba MeDonuld because she is his neighbor or is it something else? Anyway. Henry Nanninga will always remember those pleasant days when he walked to school with Jean Powers. Among Vivian LoPossa’s sacred memories will be the time she received a shorthand pin for taking dictation at 120 words per minute. The Three Musketeers, Don Ward, Don Eve, and Fred Darehe openly admit (brazen little hoys) they have no particular memory, but that one of their favorites was the rootin’ tootin’ times in Mr. Hall’s Consumer Guidance class. Frances Longacrc’s favorite memory is the time when she had so much fun being an Indian squaw in the Commencement Pageant. Music has taken a spot in the heart of Alfred Pogioli, as he has participated In four productions put on by the department in the last two years. Carolyn Sclortino, (Squeekieto all her pals), declares (confidentially of course) that her lasting memory will be the semester when Bob Doren would walk down the corridor with her. It must he love with Joe Simon-rini because when asked his favorite memory he pipes up with “The first date I ever had with Lucille. Miss Williams is the favorite with Faye Miller and Dorothy Haworth. who confess that their friendship with her will he a memory never to be forgotten. Who’d a thought it. but Eloise Junker expresses her high school memory to he those swell times in her English 8 class. (Bouquets to you. Miss Ealkin—or was It Miss Falkin she was Interested in?) Joe Sebo. our senior pilot, enjoys skipping school. He doesn’t want to set a had example for freshmen, hut one has to admit it’s fun if von can get away with It. Learning to trip the light fantastic in her creative dancing class was not only a pleasant memory, hut a great achievement for Elizabeth McLeod. (But she still trips down stairs, so was it a great achievement? We’ll leave It up to you.) G. A. A. work and receiving their awards are ‘‘tops’’ in the hook of memories from Pekin High with Alice Solterman and Mildred Morscli. Winding up our little chat of memories, Wilma Sttimph and Pauline Renner haven’t any certain memory, but they will always remember every enjoyable moment of their four full years of dear ole P. C. H. S. Henry Birkenbusch Son THE PEKIN JEWELERS Repairing a Specialty 420 Court St.