Peoria High School - Crest Yearbook (Peoria, IL)

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We entered upon the venture of this book much as Joliet and Marquette must have entered upon their venture of exploring this Mississippi valley. At first the territory seemed an unknown wilderness, but bit by bit the ways have cleared until now we have to offer a marked trail thru the Peoria High Ter- ritory of 1941-1942. The early pioneers of Peoria were a hardy group whose physical equip- ment and patriotism were of the high- est order. We are proud of such ances- tors whose insight into the agricultural and industrial possibilities of Peoria led to the establishment of industry and transportation which caused the rapid growth of the little village into a great city known the world over. Through their insight, loyalty, and cooperation, they laid a sound basis for our present high state of attainment. They laid the foundation for the estab- lishment of our churches, schools, hos- pitals, charitable institutions, and art and musical organizations. Let us add our influence to these institutions so that the future citizens of this city may be found on the constructive side of humanity ' s welfare. The sound of industry, honest effort and labor, the care for the welfare of the citizens, the feeling of spiritual con- quest, the desire for educational growth, and the loyalty to our flag are symbols of the city ' s ideality. We will always cherish the memory of those sturdy pioneers who founded and helped develop the city in which we live. We will, as we enter upon the duties of citizenship, ever strive to hand on the city greater and better than we found it. HAIL AND FAREWELL to our principal, Mr. Brewer He has ever been more than the leader of Peoria High School; he has been the students ' kind friend and advisor, al- ways ready to cooperate with us in whatever was for the best interests of all. Although Mr. Brewer is leaving Peoria High, he will stand forth in our minds and hearts as a very vital part of our high school days. The mark of his influence in word and deed is indelibly written upon our lives. With the highest honor for what he has contributed to our school, with best wishes for a happy future, we bid adieu to J. H. Brewer, our friend. Old SpinniYid kkeel

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To Miss Ada Stewart with sincere admiration — for her high scholastic standards; — for her earnest effort to inspire us to fulfill our potential abilities, — for her many years of loyal serv- ice to Peoria High School, we dedicate this 1942 Crest. Ring out in voices, loud and true, To her an ode long overdue; Ring out the praise of scholars learned. Ring out the glory she has earned. i Four