Streator Township High School - Hardscrabble Yearbook (Streator, IL)

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HARDSCRABBLE - E DONAHIE DORSEY DALE LIGHTHOLDER VANCE SENIOR OFFICERS President ,-,,,,,,,,..,,,.,,.,,,,.,.,,,.,,,..... Helen Lightholder Vice-President ,,...,.,, ....,... R ichard Dorsey Secretary ,,,,,,,,,,, ,..,,.....,,.,... A rlain Vance Treasurer ,,.,,,, .......... D Orothy Donahie Adviser ,,.,.,, ................... M I'S. Dale Class History INVASION The fall of 1928 saw the invasion of Streator High School by freshmen forces numbering more than 200. Unlike previous classes, we showed a surprising lack of the timidity traditional among Freshmen, and rapidly accustomed ourselves to the routine of the institution. ADMINISTRATION - Administration for the first year consisted of: Kathryn Rush, president, Clyde Connell, vice-president, Richard Dorsey, secretaryg Roger Halligan, treasurer, and Miss Barber, adviser. The ability with which these people directed the activities of the class justified to the fullest extent our choice of them. FRESHIE FROLIC - On May 10, we inaugurated our social program. On that night we held our . Freshie Frolic in the form of a carnival. Balloons, crepe paper, hats, tin horns, confetti, and serpentine, helped to furnish an air of gayety that prevailed throughout the evening. Dick Marshall's orchestra furnished the music. Thus, a fitting climax was given to our initial year at S. H. S. SETTLEMENT We returned to the scene of our conquests the next year as Sophomores, a step up the ladder. We inaugurated the following oiiicers: Roger Halligan, president, Bruce Jones, vice-president, Dick Crane, secretary, Marjorie Moore, treasurer, and Miss Barber, adviser. We relied upon the integrity of these people to carry us through the ensuing year. Soon many of the members of our class assumed positions of leadership in the various clubs to which we were eligible. ST. PATRICK'S DANCE-St. Patrick reigned at our sophomore party which was held March 17, in the gym. Unique decorations of green drew words of admiration and the admission that this was the best decorative scheme in many years. Thus closed the second chapter of our high school career. Nmeteen

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'Twenty HARDSCRABBLE WE CONQUER We came back in the fall, monarchs of all we surveyed. We were now upperclassmen. As officers we elected Richard Dorsey, president, Bruce Jones, vice-president, Stanley Oakman, secretary, Helen Light- holder, treasurer, and Mr. Koenig, adviser. They served us admirably through the trying days of the Junior Carnival, our annual party, and lastly, the Prom. The Women's Club Hall was the scene of our annual dance held during the Christmas holidays. Christmas decorations invested the scene with the proper atmosphere. CARNIVAL-Our class sponsored a Carnival to which the whole school was given over. A Hungarian Cabaret with a fioor show, a Water Carnival, a Fun House, the Hot Dog Minstrels, the South Sea Islanders, a Comic Strip, the House of Terror, a snake charmer, a magician, various freaks, and side shows were the attractions offered. Throughout the corridors barkers shouted, urging the crowds to attend the side shows, while a German Band furnished more noise than music. The Carnival was held on April 17 and 18, and our efforts were well repaid in the form of great crowds that turned out to see this novel idea. PROM- On May 22, the climax of the year arrived in the form of the Prom. Our guests, the Seniors, were ushered through the gym doors into an undersea palace, where music for the dancing was furnished by Artie Collin's orchestra. Misty blue and green lights threw an opalescent glow over seaweed, rocks, sea shells, sunken ships, treasure chests, and grotesque monsters of the deep. All in all, we were well satisfied with the effect produced. WE REIGN Our return as Seniors was of great importance to us as it marked the beginning of the end. We chose as officers for this year, the following people: Helen Lightholder, president, Richard Dorsey, vice-president, Arlain Vance, secretary, Dorothy Donahie, treasurer, and Mrs. Dale adviser. ATHLETICS-This year, the members of our class who had been prominent in athletics all through high school days reached the peak of their success. They placed on basketball, football, baseball, track, and swimming teams. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES-As Seniors, we were accorded the honor of holding the first dance of the year. It was held on December 22 in the gym. Lights from decorated Christmas trees shone with brilliance upon the dancers and Zeke Price's orchestra furnished music in their usual gay manner. This was followed by the Hardscrabble dance on February 5, held to obtain funds for the publication of the annual. This was a hard times party with newspaper used for decorations and confetti. Expenses were thus reduced to a minimum and the returns were the first contribution to the Hardscrabble fund. Again the music was furnished by Zeke Price. On May 20, we were entertained by the Juniors who put forth every effort to make our last Prom a memorable one. ACHIEVEMENTS-Among the number of our achievements we count: the Hardscrabble, which was published under difficulties unencountered by previous classes, a splendid senior play, which displayed a surprising amount of dramatic talent, and lastly, commencement at which we received our coveted diplomas, this, we all agreed, was the supreme achievement. V Ardythe Teas Bruce Jones