Pekin High School - Pekinian Yearbook (Pekin, IL)

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STUDENT COUNCIL SAGES OF THE PEN AND PAPER SENIOR EDITION Pase 24

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G.A.A. The first GAA meeting of the year was held on September 13, 1944, and was called to order by the club’s president, Leona Aque. Marilyn Lichtenberger was vice-president, and Betty Oltman, secretary-treasurer. The GAA picnic was held at Mineral Springs Park on September 27, 1944, at 4:30 p. m. The informal initiation for new members of GAA was held in the girls' gym on October 10, at 3:30 p. m. On the following morning each member was presented with a red rose corsage. Since the new semester, the GAA meetings have been held after school, instead of in the mornings. The initiation of this semester was held in the girls’ gym on March 12. The girls received GAA pins made of blue and white enamel on sterling silver, in the shape of Illinois, with the letters GAA in silver. The Spring Frolic has become an annual event since 1925. Up to 1934, when a carnival was given by the GAA members, with sideshows, pop, hot dogs, and everything that goes with a carnival, it was known as a Stunt Show. In 1934, the name was changed to Spring Review, and in 1937, it was again changed to Spring Frolic. THE GAY FROLIC IN THE SPRING This year’s Spring Frolic, held on April 20, included the Sailor dance with Mary Hubert as admiral, rope jumping and rope specialties, flags, rolos, marches, taps, tap specialties, and tumbling. Page 23 SENIOR EDITION

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