Sycamore High School - Leaves Yearbook (Sycamore, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 158 of the 1923 volume:

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'91 .565 fy. ,QL KK. 1- I THE ORACLE PUBLISHED BY THE ORACLE BOARD OF THE SENIOR CLASS I OF SYCAMORE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL TTS 5314: 5,4 V XM f K , ,QQ xx f, in z'Sf,2fY1?2E 'F-bjfgr' E15-7 Q5 ,Q T4 I! lx ., . 1 ' W7 x I P I I I ' 1,1 Lx I AJ VOLUME XVIII JUNE, NINETEEN TWENTY'THREE 1 I I I - I l I I - I 00000000000000000 I 9 2 3 OOO0000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0 R IJ E OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Pagv Four Q 'Q 3 'B Q Q hearts 010' dge And unto thee we ple 7! Ofe. dm afar, Syc ma Al lx E5 Q ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo l ,Qfosirffmewoc-xawevc-uoooooc Q R A C L E Dedication To MISS LYDIA PINCKERT Counselor f-OI' the Oracle BOEIYA And to MRS. GRACE GRAZIER Counselor for fine Class of IQ23 runs eighteenfil Oolume of fume Oracle is sincereiyfdedicated. c. , 5. W N ' MISS PINCKERT MRS. GRAZIER Whose ready entiwusiasm and Who has seen fiwe Best in us, real understanding have ensifirined und by tim! very fact has called her as a true friend of all. forth time best from us. During our junior and Senior years they have been true friends to time class- banks of credit upon which the class has drawn supplies of confidence, counsel, sympafiiy and i1elp.', I 1 Page Him' W W 1 N -1 N rgiigyiQwyqu3wyx!',fy91'-gyiissvwkguvggg I 9 2 3 Qyiiy-Bi f i K ,fro M1 are S ixinguiufibxixuup o I - - 0000 000000000000000000 0000 0 R A C L E ooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo - I K Kline Foreword N publishing this eighteenth volume of The Oracle: we have attempted to record in permanent form the activities and pleasant memories of the school year 1922-23, and the personnel of our institution 9' and to incorporate within this volume that elusive element called school spirit, which, after all, makes Sycamore High School what it is. We sincerely hope that every page of this book will make possible a truer appreciation of the students of S. H. S., and a closer unification of the various elements that make up Sycamore High School. We trust that in the Alumni section there may be ,something of genuine interest to all who are proud to recognize Syca- more High as their Alma Mater, and that this will act as an inspiration for future loyalty and strengthened inter- est in the school. To all those students who have by their contributions and generous aid assisted in making the book what it is, and to the merchants and all local concerns whose adver- tisements appear in The Oracle, we extend our sincere thanks. -EDITOR. 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A. lxlllillll' Ullivcrsity UIliVl'1'Sify ol' Vhicago Ag'1'il'llIfll1'ill .Dt'17ill't1ll0Ilt MISS MINNIE A. NILSUN Illinois Siam! 'l'L-alullcm lbllvgv, Dvlizllb .AlIIUl'i1'2ll1 C0111-gc of l'hysivz1l ELllU'3,ti0Il, Uhiuugo lilly-iil'2ll TI'2lilli11g' l,l'lD2ll'tlllCllt MISS MA'l l'll'I IC. SIAJNAIQER, A. li. lTlliYCI'Sif.V ol' f4llil'2lg'0 Mutlnematics 1,l'1Pil1'UllCl1t Palm' Iiffrrfz ' W f F'Nik?1fQf!'Ci'G,1Ciff?'l5'EJQPQCO I 9 2 3 Q'C4 i'iQV K 'M '1 l ' The highest aim and object in IME, is strz'fw'ng for the good ofa!! MII. W. IC. GIFFIN Iizisti-1'i1 Illinois Stem- 'IR-avI1c1's College l'nix'01'sity of Vllivago Stout Instituto Mzmuvl Arls and Aflile-tiv Departiueiits MISS VEDA BROWNS, A. B. IXIUPIIINVQ-'St0I'Il College l'11ivv1'siIy ol' Vliic-ago linglisli IJUIHIPIIIIVIII MISS MARION Ii. WIlliI'lBI'1N, H. A. Vuiversily of Southern UHIlf0I'l1lH, lT11ivc-rsity of Illinois Iilnglisli Department MISS IIYDIA PINIIKERT Illinois Staff- Noi-mal Vniversity Gregg Svliool li7uivc11'.4iIy of Cliie-ago C0llllllIfI'I'IIlI Department Pugr Tu'z'fi'a' II- 1 OO0000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OO0OO0OO00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - l - 1 I G I I I ADMgN1sTRAT1oNy I The hart teaclzer 13 he 'who 1'11.rp17'v.r the fIIffr'llL'7' I I to teach hz?11.reff I BIIIS. G'RAl'IC II. GIIAZIICR I VIIIIOIIIEIS N01-mul I Vllivcrsity of I1IlIt'2lg0 Ilolm- I'Il'0Il0IllIt'S DL'1DilI'IIl1t'lIt MISS HIIIA II. BIINICII Vzlllmrzliso lI11ivv1'sily I A4-zulmny ul' Fino Avis Applied Art Sulmul, i'I1i1-:mo A1-I IDI-p:n1'tlx14-nt MISS IJIIIIIS Rl. ISIKIGIIAM, IS. S. Iiznlznnluzoo l'oIIm-319 I lIllIYl'I'SIIy OI' IIIIIVEIQIU Svivmfo IJCIHIVIIIIOIII IIIISS I IAIIIl'INL'I'1 WUI.I.I'INSAIi I IleliullvStz11cNo1-111:11 Nm'tIm'csIvl'n SVIIOOI nI'3Iusi1f I Music IICPill'tIIlL'IIt I I I Pug 4' Tl: irifwz W I 1 9 2 3 I I I I I To the Seniors By O. E. Peterson, Superbztendent Any commercial institution is judged by the material products it puts on the market. Its progress and prosperity depend on the service it renders through the excellence of its wares. A durable and dependable commodity is the best advertisement for a growing business, and a school is also judged by its products-not material, but human products. Whether an educational in- stitution is to progress and grow depends on its spiritual output. The Seniors of 1923 are at the end of the race. It has been a good race, and we feel that we can say to you, Well done. VVe have valued highly your services, your loyalty and your comradeship. As you are about to be graduated from Syca- more Community High School we wish to leave this thought with you: you are our best advertisement. Your Alma Mater will be judged by the excellence of your wares, by the fact that you are in possession of training, information and culture, but even more by whether or not you have a mind organized to do hard, clear thinking. Your Alma Mater will be judged, also, by the spirit of service you exemplify. You are your brother's keeper. ' If you will make that the key to your conduct in all your relationships with your fellowmen, you will crown your high school with glory, no matter what your record here has been. Finally, your Alma Mater will be judged by your dependability. That is one of the most essential attributes in a young man 's or a young woman's life. If you have that attribute, coupled with a clear brain, and a will to serve, we can all face a bright and happy future with confidence and hope. Page Fourteen - - 1 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Puff 1'7f?L't'lI Q L L A S S E - - - FRANCIS 141. HART Class Prosidt-nr '21, '23, Dt-liating Club, Prcsitlvlit, '21, Oratorit-al Contt-st '21, '22, Il1t0I'Sl'1l0lZ1Sf1l' Dvbato '22, '23, Beloit Interscliolastic Oratorical Contest '21, Class Play. Franc-is excols in ull public- Hlllilklllg' work. und is most prominent in tivery line of t1f?1JFLft' und oratory, His ability as Olass presidthnt has nevor ht-on tiuestiuut-d, and we preclict that good fortuno is in - storr- for him fs DOIIOTIIY DICK Assistant lflditor of Oravlog l'1VIl1lgt'l1llL', Treasurer '20, Secretary '21, Yit-u-l.'rosi- dent 121, President '22, Girls' Basket- ball '23, Opcrvttag c,l't'll0S1l'I1: Class Play, T0llll1H Associalilili. lJoi'otl15 H unusual ability as a pianist is only exveoclwl by lxer fine 1-lass work, as during ovt-ry your in S. H. S. she has been near the top of tho honor roll, llor XV0llf1l'l'fll1 spirit has t'1iarat-terizet1 lmrothy as one of the tint-st girls in the 1-lass. MAllGAlil11'l' A. Bl0'l l' Glvo Club, Opt-rvtta, t'lass Play, llistrivt Typcwriting Contest '23. lVlargar0t vamf- to Syvamoro last year from Minnvapolis to grudttatt- with tht- Ulass of '23, and in the short limo she has bt-en with us has made many frit-nds and is among the most popular girls in the vlass, MH1'Q'?ll'lA1 has won 1-spccially high honors in typvwritiiig. JOE A. CHUM Dt-lrati11gClulr, Prcsitloiit '22, Class l4'art'03 Board of Sorgvants '22, Agricultural Club, Opcrotla, Radio Club. ' .loo took a lirinn-ipul part in the class farce, und was choscn us ultvrnate in tho 'l'r'i-t-tty dt-bale, an- honor whit-h ht- cor- tainly de-served. 111s unusual pep and un- thusiasm have IIGVOI' failed-to distinguish him as one of thu most willing worlct-rs in tho class. 'l'lll'IOD0,lll'1 W. JOSLYN Dobaling Ululu, Prcsitlcnf '21, Cliicf Op- t-rator Radio Club, Boys' Glu- Club, Doublv Quartet: Opt-rclla, Manager Tennis Association '2I1. 'Slut-k is 0118 of tht- most likeziblt- fol- lows in the vlztss. llis interest t'l'll10l'S in radio. of which Ft'l61li't' lit' has malls- Il sine-vial study, llis work in tht- opt-retta was highly mimnit-nduble, as in otht-1' mu- A :sicral a utivi tics. lifts .k. Page Sixlecn 0991.0itil-D+.i'fEt9'? ?l3it:iv391331.QQt19GXQ?QY9CN9t9El9f9tElC9GC9C9 I 9 2 3 QUQMQEQGYEYQGDCQQI99439965671EfE3QCi1C9t9GX9QtT9QlQbY!7eX' A OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO ' -4 0000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOO CA L A S S E I T FRANf'is A. RESCTTI if i' lfhlitor of Ornclvg Vlnss l'I'l'Sllll'llf ,221 Ntusll-nl i'Ullll1'llQ IJl'lJIIllllg' Phill, l'l'osi- lll'Ill T223 Ol':ltm'ir:1l i'0Ilf0St 'Zig Rullliml Vhiln, Prvsillvnt Til: Boys' Glvv llllllll fJIN'I't'lfilI l o0fll:lll Alilllflifvl' 222: Bnskvt- hull 1l2lll!lf.1'K'l' ,233 Buskvllialll '22, '2Zlg Flzlss l'l:ly: llistrivi TylJl'Xl'l'lllllg' C011- lm-sl 'Slip Tennis .kSS00lIltlUll. 'l'hQ- lvzlst that will bv said of l+'l':lllvis is thl- most lllill Cilll be szlid of any lllilll. .Xs il Sllldvlll his l't'l'Ol'd for f0lll' yours is tho highf-sl in his 4-lass. As f-lass IIVCHI- df-nt. atlllvliv association !1l?lll2lg'6l', :lm 4-llitol' of the lll'iU'll' lil- has never doni- ilIlf'llllllH' short uf his hm-si. r XVL1 pl'edicL 1 Sll4'l'0FNflll future- for l l'LlllClSl-L. I'. lalllxlwlllfz l,. lslvlclvflllli A1l9lIllll1lllQ Girls' Glvu Vlubg Girls' Balskvl- ball. lilzlm'liv's illllllliillilll zlllll VlY2lC'lUllSlll'SS I V, lizlw- g'iVn-n hvr in plave ?lll1l'lllf.1' thi- lllllst :lclivv girls of the 1-lass. Shi- is allways willing' io do her lu-st and il littll- !ll0l'l', mul has the right svhool spirit. Blllllllilillj Bl. WALHUIJ ASSlHlJl1lf Art linlilor ul' f,l'1Il'll'Q Girls' Glou- Ululmg Opt-iwllzlg Girls' l3:lslu-ibullg i'l:lss - Play. lllildlw-4l's llllusliul alrlislin- ability Lo- l-It'Illl'I' with he-r friellelly rlispositioll lllll 1'X'l'I'-Ill'i'S4'lll spirit of ll1'lllflllll1'SS make he-r mio of ilu- fzlvol'itcs of thi' 1-lass. Sho has ll64'll one nf ihm- slf-:lily lloustsws uf EYUIQX vluss activity. lCRNl'lS'l' H, IIANSON 1Jf'lHlllIlg' Ululvg Buys' Gll-1' flllllJQ Upon-ilu: lfuolllalll 'Ill , l'Irlliv was lille' of the fl-llows whose , sim- and llCl'Y1' bolstvrvd the Iillm- on the 3 '22 flmtlmll 4-Ievell, and rarvly did our uppozic-nts mukv ,zrzlills llll'0Ll,2'll his part uf the' lille. l':l'll1'Sl showed lhl- saml- qual- K' itil-s uf Sllf'i'l'SSfLll pel'svvel'em'4- ill alll his vlnss Work. 'Wllllll-XRD l5l'Il'll'll'l Foothzlll 22: Buslivtllzlll '23, Hill Villlli' io S. ll. S. ill his Suplml yn-:lr nfl'-l' uttvnrling' IM-Kalb ll. S. in his l I'1'5lllll2lll 5'l'2ll'. ln his lllrn-e years SXl'2ll'll4ll'!' hc has Iver-n u lively llll'IlllM'l ut iho1'l:lss of '23 :lull is known als one of thi- bl-st sports ill the rluss, jr-1, -irk V . l Faye' .S'vz'm!ez'n ll I ' QUQGDCDQGIQJCEKQ Q 0 03 0 9 looc o o l ff up Q l 1 l it l l 1 l HAROLD A. PATTERSON Business Manager of Oracleg Student Couneilg Class Fareeg Debating Club, President '23g Boys' Glee Clubg Oper- ettag Football '22g Basketball '22, '23g Traek '22, '23, Capt. '239 Class Playg Vice-President Tennis Association. Pat has been with us only a year and a half. He was bequeathed to us by Dar- lington, VVis., and never was a legacy more welcome. His popularity and ability in every aetivity, combined with his Irish wit and ready smile, are sure to win suc- eess for him. B. ISERWNADINPI BISHOP Editor High School Notes '23g Class Play. Hernadine is one of the industrious members of the class who does mueh but says llttle. She has, nevertheless, been very aetive in every undertaking, and her name has always helped to lengthen the honor roll. VIVIAN A. ROBERTS Girls' Glee Plubg Operetta. Vivian eame to us in her Junior year from Lindenwood. She is one of our quiet girls who just goes ahead and does things. Vivian's steady, persistent effort eombined with her pleasing manner is sure to Win sueeess. ROBERT F. IRISH Debating Club: Orchestra: Radio Clubg Traek '22, '23, Robert is another member of the Class of '23 who has upheld Senior standards on the honor roll. He is particularly inter- ested in radio, and has also played in the orchestra for two years. His wit and eomment always brighten up the monotony of the class room. MYHON A. RAUIIOR Debating Club, Secretary '2l, Yiee-Presi- dent '2lg Radio Clubg Tennis Associa- tion. 7 Rox is one of the lively members of the elass who is always full of fun and ready for a good time. He has been an ardent supporter of the Debating Club for four years. Myron is popular with the girls and is one of the best known fellows in the class. Page Eighteen - - - - 9 ooo - ooo o o o ooooo o 1 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Q rs 0000 Qooooooooooooogqgo qoo C, L A S S E S ooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo .. . 4. l GEORGE M. BUTZOVV r Art Editor of Oraclcg Class Vll'0'P1'0Sllll'I1l '2Jlg Student Council: Orchestra '2tlg Football '21: Basketball '22, '23, Cap- tain 233 President Tcnnis Association T233 Track '23, Georges rt-cord in S. 1-I. S. shows beyond ' a doubt that hc has been a success in 4 whateycr line of activity with which he l - has affiliated himself. As an A-1 studcnt, an all-star athlete, and an artist of extra- ordinary ability, Butz has proved that l he is one of tho most versatile mentbcrs l of the Llass of '23, llllNNlE J. JOHNSON Atl0llllliZlIl, Vicc'l'resi1lc1tt 'Elly Girls' Glcc Clnbg Opcrcttag Girls' Basketball. Minnic cattle to us in her Sopliomorn- yt-ar from Rockford and has progresse-tl through high school lifc in her own quit-t way, Her friends are far from few, :ts sho has a way of hcr own. Minnie is yt-ry industrious and attcnds to work before ple-usurc evcry time. RUTII M. GANDY l Girls' Glcc Clubg Opcrctta. l Ruth is at quiet little miss who says Iiltlc but thinks all the whilc. She took a very In-otninent part in the opt-retta and uns ont- of the soloists that llllldi' thc en- tl-rprisc at great success. l ROY F. AVERILL l Class President 'jflg Boys' Glcc Flnbg 3 Donblc Quztrtctg Operctta: Football '2ZJ: Baskctbztll '22, '23g 'Frack '22, Til: Tcnnis Association. ' Roy showed his true loyalty to S. ll. S, W by ru-maining with the class although his parents removed to DeKalb last yt-ar. Bc- L yond all doubt Roy has been ont- of thv lv-adt-rs in the Class of '23, lle has cxccllu-tl l In all 2lt'tlVltlBF, and t-specially in his Sl'lIUlkil'Sl1lll, , 5 GICOHGPI E. ROBINSON Dcbating tllnbg Boys' Glee Club: Opcrctta: Orcllcstrag Donblc Qnartctg Agricultural Ulnbg Football '22, tleorgt- is one of the best musicians in l tht- vlass, and a lt-ads-r in every musical I orgranization. Ile took a lcading part, in W the om-retta, and certainly was fitted to his part. Gcorfzc is well known as :t l mighty good fellow, full of fun and pop. l l l Page Nineteen l :scene 9 o n no on ousooaooo,QQJQl3QQ QXJ. . Q .. .ia 999 99 . . 99 99 C T L A S S E ooooooo ooooo oooooooooooooo 4 ARTHUR A. QUARNSTROM Joke Editor of Oracleg President Student Council '23g Class Secretary '22g Debat- ing Club, President '21g Class Farceg Editor High School Notes '2lg Radio Clubg Football 'ililg Basketball 'SCH Class Plav. The class can surcly bc proud of such a member as Arthur. The old saying that the Deepest rivers have the least sound, Gap. is certainly truc in this c-asc. By his suc- Q, 37,5 cessful work in many activities Arthur has won his way into the cstecm of every- one in thc class. PEARL M. IIALLBERG Girls' Glee Cluhg Girls' Baskethallg Dis- triot Typcwriting and Shorthand Contest 223. Carrying tive subjects with casc in her Senior year, Pearl has more than proved to us her capacity as a student. Pearl plans to become a teacher, and we are certain that she will make other records as fine as that she left in S. H. S. GLADYS L. KOEHN Evangelincg Editor High School Notes 'Elly District Shorthand Contest '23. Gladys is a combination of fun and in- dustry, and judging from appearances thc combination is a very good one. Gladys has always attained good grades, and is cver ready to do her part to promotc tho interests of S. H. PRESTON TRACY Class Farceg Boys' Gleo Clubg Double Quartet: Operettag Orchestrag Debating Club: Football '22g Track '25-l. Coming to Sycamore this year from Oak Park, Preston has taken an activc intercst in the musical circles of S. H. S., and took a leading part in thc operetta.. He was one of the mainstays of the 1922 cleven, and has been a constant booster in the interests of the class. l THOMAS S. VLIFFE Radio Club. Tom is particularly intercstcd in the wonders of Wireless. and is an ardent. radio bug. Ile is an all-around good fellow, and if he makcs the study of radio his life work wc wish nothing' less for him than to become a second Thomas Edison. Page Tfzucnty l . 000000 ' 000 ' ' ' 0 0000O0000O000OO0OO I 9 2 3 00 0 0O0000OO00O00O00 0 00000O0O000OO0 oooo oooooooooooooooooo o oo C L A S S E S ooooooooooo ooo oooooo oooo f'llAllMEll if BISHOP Football '20, '21, '22, l':ipl:ii11 '22g Oruhus- tru: 'l'r:lr'k '2Il. Fm' tlirw- years Uliziliiwi' has liven mii- of thu- stars mi our foothzlll clvveii, :mul his sxrillirmi Hhility will he gre-zitly misss-rl, 1'liumy is um- nf tho quiet fellows of lliv 1-lass who flueslft say muvh hut is Hpowvr- ful loud in gwmll-, and good luvk is sure to he in his path. M. NAISICL VHOSISY Vlnss Sm-rvi:ni'y '2ll: l'lVlIIlgl'lllll', l'r0si1lvnl '2Il: Girls' lilvv Chili: Opvrvlixig l'l4lilm' High Sc-liool Nutvs '22. Mzihe-I has i'eimii'liz1blm- tulvnl :ls za lllilll- ist. and he-1' si-rvim-as are constantly in dv- mzuifl. Shu- has pluyi-d most erlis-ieiilly for thu- glee- vluhs, and has 1-lvurly exhihitml hu-r miisis-ul ability. Mabel is nm' uf our Si-niur girls who is :ivlive both smfiully :ind in sl-houl work, llll'lNl'l l'l. ll, ANIJHHSUN Girls' Bziskvlhzlll. l lreiw is our Mzillzi grirl whn, ziltliuugli uf :i rvtiring' :mil iiiipiwleiilioiis nature, has imidf- inaiiy fl'lf'll1lS iii S. ll. S. hy her lblf'2lSHlll ways. Shi- is zu liuril wurkvr and ax l'0IlSl'lt'llll0ll!4 stuclx-lit, :mil has for four yr-urs hi-en :iii t'ill'l1L'Sl, l'UllNlSl0'lll liiviilllei' uf lhm' vlzlss. l,0l'lSl+J 0. ASlil'lllAND .Mlvlpliiullg Girls' lllvu Vinh: f,llk'l'l'li1II Girls' Buskf-thrill. H4-r lvriglilk :ind 1-live-ry slispositinii has won fm' IAIUISG' immy fril-mls. She is um- uf the Illillly Illsiiimirl girls who hzlvg nmwlm- Q-xi-vlleiil re-r'oi'ds in S. ll. S.. lmuisl- has always found pl:-insure in airing hi-r llll- :livirlpd sixppurt tn ull svlieml iliill vlziss zu-ti:1lios. FRANKLIN llAllll Ag,fl'l1'llllllI'7ll Vinh: Boys' Glu' l'luh. Htraiglil frum lhv freesh I-oulilry uii' 4-mm-s l raiikliii and his Ford, l4'raiikliii is one nf our nag buys who is very muvh iiilvrz-stefl iii farm work, and his pvrsv- vw-1-9111-v :xml determination liiiw- in-vvi' full-'il tu win fur him. 'l'h1- lu-sl wishm-s uf thc- class follun' him in his lifu- work. l Page Tweflly-one f9W3ciK'?f9C9GY3LW9GX9C?1GX9C I 9 2 3 QGDGDQGQQCDZQQQQQQCDQQCQLQ ' ' ' ' ' ' 3Ql3IK9 Q-xgooooooooooooooo 2 ---- - -oo C L A S S E S P51 KHNNETII M. GUSTAFSON Assistant Manager of Oracle, Board of a Sergoantsg Debating Club, Secretary anal Tl'01lS1lI'Pl' '23lg Agricultural Club, Vico- President '23g Football '21, '22qB:1slu-tl ball '21, '22 '23, Class Play: Track '2Jl. Gubby has been om- of the most dx'- pondablo workers in the c-lass in every aotiyity. and has boen our big star in athletics. lle is one of the good-looking fellows in the Senior class who has marie many friends by his pep and enthusiasm, ' and his success is just in the beginning. DOROTHY 15. NVILKINSON Girls' Glce Club, Opercttag Girls' Basket- ball. Dorothy is so seemingly quiet and ri-- sr-rverl that many do not know her inti- maioly. Those who do will testify that she is jolly and full of fun io the brim. Tho sincere wish of the Seniors is that hor path and the path of happiness may be one and the same. INIAITDIC M. DRICXVE Axillfllllllilll. Mzrudo has been zl mn-mbvr of few:-1' zu-- tivitivs than some, but has quiotly pursue-il her way through her four yvars in high school, always loyal and true to thu- wel- fare- and interest of her class and hor Alma Mater. HARRY W. KING Agricultural Club: Boys' Gln-0 Club, Foot- ball 'ZZ2. llarry is one of the many clauntlvss me-mbers of the class who vomes to svhool 4-very morning from the farm. XVe admire his loyalty to tho Uluss of '23, and prn-dim-t that his future will he as sur-cossful as his 1-uroer in S. ll. S. llarry is ar good sport who has made many friends. NYAIAKICH l'. TRACY Boys' Glue Club: Double Quartet: Oper- citag Radio Club, Vice-l'rvsirlent '2iS. lfomerly of Uak Park High, Vvalkor has lim-n a member of the- Class nf '23 only thi' past year, hut has provvd himself an enlhusiasiir-, willing workor and a loyal booster of S. ll. S. lie took a prominvnl part in tho oiwretta, and has been active in all musioul 1-uterpriscs. , Page Tfwenly-two l . QQ l9fi3Q3Q! 9 ' 000000000000 I 9 2 3 00000000000 0 ' 0000 00000000000000 OOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0000 L S S E OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 H 'FA CHARLES NY. REDISCH A Class Vive-President '22g Class Farce: Stn- dent Couiteilg Editor High St-bool Notes ,233 Class Play. , tn: ,HEP ,, i In addition to being a ligh honor roll student, Charles is the wittiiest member of the 4-lass, and as a eonvers9,tionalist he is unequaled. His kt-eu sense of humor never has failed to eharaeterize him as one of the best all-around fellows in the elass. Charles took one of the main parts in the class farce, and proved iiiimsolf a real aetor. ANNIE t'. ASKELAND Assistant ldditor of Oracleg Adelphian, Secretary '21, President T225 Deelanta- tory Contest '22, '23g District Typewrit- ing and Shorthand Contest '23g Secre- tary-'l'reasurer 'l'ennis Association. Annie has been one of the exeeptioual honor roll students of the Class of '23, and her work is always aeromplishefl with a smile. She has been our elass represellta- tive for the past two years in the Deelama- tory contest. and her pleasing lll'l'S0ll3lllX eombined with her natural talent make her more than a succ-ess. l1'li0SSll'l NV. XVILICY Adelpltiang Girls' Basketball. Flossie is another one of our quiet grirls whose support van always be relied upon to boost her elass. She is also a eonsist- ent member of the honor roll. and has pur- sued her studies in a most laudable man- e ner. XVe are sure that her steady effort will ever win suet-ess. FRANK lt. M IDDIJETON Indies and Gentlemen: We take ,Lrreat , pit-asure in iutrodueingr to you lfrauk llliddleton. alias l'i4-, who is one of the bt-st fellows and the bi:.:'p:est joker in the t-lass. Pie's t-lever eomtnent always is a gloom-ehaser. t FRANK li. IIlll+ l'Al,lN Agricultural Club, President 'Elly Boys' Glee Clubq Operetta: Double Quartet: Assistant Basketball Manager 'iilg Foot- ball '223 Basketball '23g Class Play: De' batiug Club, President '21 XVell known and liked by all, Frank has made a reputation for himself as one of the most willing and ambitious workers in the Class of '23, I+'rank's at-tivities have ' t-ertainly won him a prominent place among the strougf st r-lass boosters that wt- arc fortunate to have among our grottp. Page Twenty-three I Q 2 3 ' 2 QGDCMXWEQQ I . ALBERT E. CUDDEN Secretary-Treasurer of Class '23g Treasurer null- of Class '22g Vice-President Student Council '23: Boys' Glee Club: Operettag Athletic Editor of Oraclcg Basketball '22, '2ISg Football '22. Ike is another Senior athlm-te who has represented the Class not only in athletics, but has also gained high standing on the honor roll. His pep and ability have given him a place as ons- of the mort- prominent l'l0YS'll1 the class. ,. 2 NARTIIA E. LINDGREN Adclphiun, President '23g Class Playg Dis- tint Shorthand Uontcst '2Iig Tennis As- sociation. Martha is an aceomplished pianist, and a poetess of remarkable talent. Martha has been a steady booster of all class vn- torprises, and has always been more than willing to do her bit. She has been espe- cially active in the Adelphian soviety. VERA lil. VINER Editor High School Notes '22: Evangeline, Treasurer '21, Vice-President '22: Girls' Basketballg Class Playg Tennis Associa- tion. Vf-ra has been a good student. a loyal classmate, a true friend-what more can one ask? Her pleasant manner and cheer- ful disposition have- won for her many W friends. Vera intends to become a nurse i and in this line of work we wish her every 1 possible good fortune. we RAYMOND MOYERS I Agricultural Vinh: Board of Serge-ants T231 Football '20, '21, '22, Raymond is one of thc fcllows whose steady boosting has put the Class of '23 on tht- map. As fullback on our '23 eleven Raymond surely did plow through Little Seven lines, and was one of the players that made tht- season tho success that it was. GLENN H. JOI NBR Boys' Glen Clnhg Radio Club. A modest, unassuming lad of sterling worth, Glenn's scholastic Work is always of a superior order. as is evidenced by his nosition on the honor roll. Glenn has a partir-ular liking for radio and the soient-es, and in this linc of work ho has made a very fine record. XVQ- extend the best of good wishes for t,llenn's future. i in Page Twenty-four l l QQ Q 1mY9f9! 3 0 ' 0 00 ' 00 ' ' 00000 I 9 2 3 0 0 0 0000000 ' 8 ' 0000000000000000 ' 0 ' 00 0000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Cl S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Senior Class History By Dorothy Diclz, '23 Scene-Forest of Arden CHa1ls of S. H. SJ CWith apologies to Shakespearej Rosalind ....................................................... Class of 1923 Celia ................................................ 'Spirit of Adventure, Good Will and llelpfulness that helps us over the bumps of learning. Touchstone .......................................................... Faculty Ros.-Ah! Now we l1ave reached our heart's desire! We are about to enter the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Celia, my dear, I shall need thy kind help and thy sweet affection on this most perilous journey. Cel.-Do not doubt, Rosalind, that I will stay by thee until thy goal is reached. Fear not, for I shall aid thee in any way whatsoever. But remember, cheerfuless must be upon thy countenance, and love and happiness in thy heart if thy road be made smooth for thee. Ros.-I shall try to do thy bidding in every way possible. Cel.-As for our guide, Touchstone, although 'not wise in some things, there is much wisdom in his heart, and I believe that he desireth to do thee favors if thou wilt only let him. Il e is surpassingly kind to some creatures, and with thy extraordinary faculties, certes, he must be kind to thee. CAs they are strolling along, they suddenly meet Touchstone, who greets them with great ado.J Tou.-Enter, my friends, into the Forest of Arden, the place of great learning-that is the profound reason why I am here to guide thee along thy road. It will not be easy for such as thou, but experience will aid thee as the ,journey progresses. Mayst thou find 111uch that will benefit thyself and all thy kindred. Ros.-I thank thee sir, for such kindness as we did not expect to find, for we have heard dire sayings of the cruelty done to people here. Tou.-Thou hast heard, perchance, that many dangers lurk within these famous woods. There are many wild beasts to encounter, for instance, the Wildcat is apt to prey on unsuspecting victims. Other people who are not versed in the language of the place, call the Wildcat a low mark and some- times a f1unk. Does that not sound silly? Cel.-fUttering a cryj. Oh, Rosalind, my friend, I pray thee, take the utmost care of thyself, that thou dost not become a victim to that terrible thing which our good guide has just described to us. I can scarce believe my ears: to think there should be such enemies in such a beautiful forest. -Tou.-Oh, do not be alarmed, I pray thee. There are other dangers much worse than tl1e Wildcat. Soon we shall come to the Stream of lndiference, where many fall by the way, and either lose their path, or remain by the stream until I have to remove them to make room for others. Ros.-It would seem that such a splendid guide would be an inspiration to succeed. Tou.-Alas! The more 's the pity. They feel, many of them, that I am merely here to hinder them, when I would rejoice greatly if they would but allow me to help them. Pkg: Tfwenty-,ive I l l K I I 1 - I l I - I - - 00000 00000000000O00O000O00O00O0OO I 9 2 3 0O0000O0O0000O000O0O00O0000O000 0 - - I - I 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ' S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000O Ros.-I hear the sound of running waters. Ah, it sounds sweet! Tou.-I pray you, do not drink, for the waters are polluted with a pecul- iar mineral, known to some as loaf spirits and to others as I don't care. It makes not much difference, for one swallow of the liquid is fatal, and destroys all desire to succeed. Cel.-Ah, there it is! What a beautiful stream! It must certainly be a pleasure to follow it to the end of its journey. Tou.-Doubtless, but I have been told that the difficulties increase as the stream nears the Sea of Dullness. Ros.-What peculiar foliage! These mighty oaks seem in a way familiar. Tou.-Ay, they are the Trees of Mathematics-they are the hardest to comprehend, for one needs many hours of quiet study to understand all their branches, and to know how to do this with the least possible effort. Cel.-Oh! Oh! Oh! See that horrible serpent, Rosland. Step to one side lest thy foot disturb it. Tou.-That is the Serpent of Mischief. He is very fond of getting people lured away from their purpose, and he is very sly also. Ros.-I think I never saw any creeping thing so resplendent. No won- der that some like to play with him. Tou.--And now we are come to the bend in the road. As you see, there are many interesting paths leading in different directions, but all who would reach the goal press on in the center path. You will notice a slight rise in the ground. That is so you may have a better outlook on life, and may see dangers more readily. Also, you will notice a difference in the vegetation. The trees grow more profusely, and are more difficult to study. For example, the trees of Second Year's growth of Latin are most annoying. There are so many peculiarities about them, that one wonders if there could be anything much worse. Ros.-I notice the singing of birds. Tou.-That is the most promising thing I have heard thee utter on this journey. There were birds before, but thy interest was taken up with other things besides music which some call glee club and some orchestra There may be some chance for thee to learn to sing also, if thou keepest thy wits about thee. Ros.-VVhat! llave we come to another turn in the path of learning? Tou.-Ay, for that second part.always seemeth shorter than the Hrst, and thou hadst not so many dangers to overcome. I did not mention them, for I saw from thy attention upon the first part of this journey that thou wouldst learn easily and with great diligence. r Ros.-I thank thee, and now that we have entered the third part of our road, I feel that I need a rest. This wind that bloweth tireth lne beyond all endurance. Cel.-Let me walk by the other 'side of you, that I may protect thee from the Wind of Doubt. Tou.-Rosalind, thou art fortunate beyond words to have such a friend as Celia. Celia, that wind blows upon all in this particular part of the forest. All who have not a definite aim to strive toward are tired by it, and linger by the wayside to rest. They never regain the lost time, and frequently leave the path entirely. Ros.-I do appreciate your love, Celia, and for thy care I shall never be able to thank thee, Touchstone. , Tou.-It matters not, but I see that thou art appreciative of the helpful things around thee. Page Twenty-six I l l I oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo O00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Q S S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 00000000000 - - - 1 Cel.-I see a light ahead, what can it mean? Tou.-Thou shalt know soon, it is merely a mirage, which cometh from the desire to reach thy goal. Ros.-I see here the path turns again. Tou.-Ay, this last part is the hardest of all to traverse. Celia, observe that the light that thou sawst is not here. But yonder, not far distant, is thy goal. And now, before thy goal is quite reached, it is desired that thou writest a document called the Oracle. Ros.-But is it not difficult to write at the same time that I am walking? Tou.-Ah, that is the test 5 to make it the best document of its kind ever written, and yet keep up thy journey, and observe at the same time the vegeta- tion, for it is only by this means that thou wilt learn anything from this great Forest of Arden, the place of great learning. Thou hast kept up with thy study of the rubber tree, the Tree of Athletics, which is very interesting, but is apt to eclipse the others in the eyes of some. Ros.-It is only through thy efforts, oh Touchstone, that I have been able to comprehend tl1e mysteries of this forest, and now as I am nearing my goal, is there any way that I can repay you for all the kindnesses on thy part? If I can do so, I pray you, tell me at once, and I will endeavor to do the deed in the best way possible. Tou.-I see that thou art already yearning to be away from this forest, nay, do not interrupt me. Thou art anxious, even if thou dost not know it. Therefore, the only thing that I require is that after thou art out of the forest, that thou live up to the standards that thou hast had here, and that thou livest the kind of a life that will do most for the world. Be not selfish: they say that Service is the ,Watchword of the Hour, keep it in thy heart, a11d remember the place where thou hast acquired thy learning. Ros.-I shall never forget thee as long as I shall live, and I will try to do thy bidding in all things. I see the light ahead? it must be that we are at the goal. . Tou.-That we are. Let us see this document that thou hast been writ- ing. Ah, 'tis a work of art, this shalt go down in history as one of the best, if not the best, document of its kind ever Written. Thou hast fought well, Rosalind, and I pray that thou wilt read this parchment. Cllands her parchment which he has picked up from stone by the road-side.J Ros. Clteadingj-Thou hast completed the journey through the Forest of Arden with great credit to thyself, take this, and enter into other places of learning. Perchance thou wilt not use this for else but rubbish, but remember as long as thou livest, that the Forest of Arden was the place where thou didst acquire the greater part of thy knowledge. In future years when thy children shall ask of thee Where tl1ou were educated, tell them in the Forest of Arden, and think of the pleasure that thou hast had. And above all do not forget Celia. She will help thee in time of trouble if thou wilt take her with thee on thy journey of life. Ros.-And now I have reached my goal and won it, Celia, I shall take thee with me if thou wilt but come. I shall never forget tl1e Forest of Arden- its dangers and pleasures-especially the latter, for we remember only the pleasant things about such an experience. CEXeunt Rosalind and Celiaj. Tou. Cturning sadly away?-And now I suppose that I shall have to take others through this forest, but ol1 Rosalind! How thou didst win my heart! May Success be with thee in all thy days and thy life be one of prosperity and JOY I Page Tfwenty-raven n 1 1 1 3 T l l 00000 OOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000 0 I - I 1 - 1 1 1 1 l 1 1 - 1 - - - - ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo CJ S S E S oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo - 1 - - 2 I - - Class Prophecy I 1 By George Butzow, 23 I was sitting by my cozy fireside one evening in December, 1938, when my wife brought me the Chicago papers. I glanced casually over the diiiferent sec- tions as usual and seeing nothing of particular interest, I turned to the literary section. I read a short criticism on one of the latest plays, and then my eye was caught by an announcement of a new edition of the Century Dictionary of Names, in live volumes. I decided to purchase a set of these immediately, so that very evening I sent an order to Scott Foresman 85 Co., and in due course of time the books arrived. s I was leisurely looking over the names of all the prominent people in this and other countries, when I noticed the name of one of my old classmates. I hurried on, and to my amazement I found all my old friends of the Class of '23. I decided to list them, so that I might glance at them without having to search through the entire set. This is the list: Anderson, Irene: Famous lecturer on How to Keep Husbands at Home. A graduate of S. H. S., '23. Askeland, Annie: Noted journalist, impression was formed early in life, high school perhaps. Attended S. H. S. and graduated in 1923. Askeland, Louise: A great jurist, known for her sympathy with ex- convicts. Averill, Royi Supervisor of athletics at Bumpkinsville university, and coach of several championship teams. Beebe, Willard: Lightweight champion of the world. His speed is al- most phenomenal and knows no precedent. Bickford, Blanche: Renowned English teacher. She is teaching in S. H. S. and is letting the students have an easy time, and in order to make them appreciate her, once a week she gives a test, a la Mlle. Woleben. Bishop, Bernadine: Operator of a beauty parlor in Chicago: Art work a specialty. , Bishop, Chalmer: An electrical engineer, especially noted for his bril- liancy a11d aptness in adapting his family to whatever location he happens to be in. A Clilfe, Thomas: An eminent judge in Naperville. His only fault is that his decisions are sometimes aiected by his former English teacher, Mrs. Hor- Page Twenty-eight 1 l I I I - - S K - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I man, on such important questions as Whom Would You Cheer for at a N aper- I ville-Sycamore Game? I I Crosby, Mabel: A dealer in foreign makes of automobiles. She has not as yet been able to decide upon a husband. I I Crum, Joe: An authority on convincing another person that black is white. Ile received his early training in S. ll. S., where he was graduated in I 1923. I Cudden, Eugene: Owner of the largest chain of fruit stores in the world. I I Dick, Dorothy: A great philosopher. Now engaged in studying Kant, . transcendentalism, etc., and is touring Europe. Iler best known work is a I volume on How to Make Girls Unafraid of Mice. . Drewe, Maude: World famous manufacturess of tombstones. A special liking for them was formed early in life. I Gandy, Ruth: A member of the Chicago Opera Company. She is noted for being able to sing bass, tenor, alto, soprano, and everything else. I Gustafson, Kenneth: In addition to being coach of basketball at Ilar- vard, he is also acting as chief salesman for William Wrigley Sa Co., in his spare I I time. llall, Franklin: A noted agriculturalist. He is the owner of several I I blue ribbon hogs. I llallberg, Pearl: A woman noted for her ability to enthuse men and I boys on the subject of Why NVOIIIBII Should Not Have Suffrage' ' ' Hanson, Ernest: Owner of a11d star performer in the Ornery Circus. llis great height and slang have made him famous from coast to coast. I Ilart, Francis: Judge of the Supreme court. His rapid rise was due to I early training as an orator in S. Il. S., where he was graduated in 1923. I Huftalin, Frank: A renowned authority on How to Baille Women. , Received first lessons early in life. Ile has published three sets of books on this I subject, all with different viewpoints. I Irish, Robert: A philanthropist, and one who was never caught indulg- ing in any of the vices of the younger generation. Joiner, Glenn: A man of science, who lectures to blind, deaf and dumb people. Ile invariably closes his lectures by saying, And now, my dear friends, are there any questions you 'd like to ask? I Johnson, Minnie: A prognosticator of unusual talent. Now engaged I with the Daffy-Dill Pickle Gypsies. ' , I Joslyn, Theodore: Famous the world over for his ability to throw off I the tobacco habit. He accomplishes this unusual feat twice each 111ontl1. I King, Harry: A real being-present king of the Sobrante Republic in Central America. I I Koehn, Gladys: A prominent society leader of Venice. Her fondness for romance leads her a merry chase with the gondoliers. I Page Tfwenly-nine 1 I. - l - - - - 1 - - - Y- l - - - - - - 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000 0 - I I - 1 I - - - - - - - - - 1 I - OOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO C L A S S E S O0O0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0 1 - K - - i Lindgren, Martha: Head nurse in the Presbyterian hospital in Chicago, She is also known for her kindness to dumb animals. Middleton, Frank: A famous Parisian tailor, employed by King George and all the royalty of the European countries Mott, Margaretr CFor information apply to the Judge of the Supreme court.J Moyers, Raymond: A Wealthy beggar, who wins all his audiences with powerful and heart-rending pleas for assistance He is now making his fortieth trip to California, where he expects to land a job. ' , Patterson, Harold: By nature a clown, he is now a preacher on Sundays, carrying away his hearers by his wonderful depths of emotion. I Quarnstrom, Arthur: President of the City National Bank of Syca- more. CSshh! They say he has a harem ll Rachor, Myron: A prominent lawyer in the now flourishing city of n Clare. Redisch, Charles: Now running for mayor in Los Angeles. He has be- I come a great political boss V Resch, Francis: A famous multi-millionaire, made his money by pub- ' lishing the most prominent of Sycamore daily papers. I Roberts, Vivian: One of the leading welfare workers of the metropolis of Lindenwood. Her success is almost phenomenal. ' Robinson, George: Has taken Chaliapin's place in grand opera. They I say he is in a class all by himself. N Tracy, Preston: Leader of a jazz orchestra. Exclusive Little Emer- l son artists. Tracy, Walkeri At present, on the stage in New York. Noted for his emotional and romantic abilities-Valentino's only rival. I Viner, Vera: Employed in Marshall Field 's as head of'the Men 's department. lt is rumored that early in life she had somewhat of a failing for certain members of the opposite sex. Walrod, Mildred: We have as yet been unable to determine her posi- tion, but we suspect it is as an artist for the settings for the Tracy orchestra. Wiley, Flossie: A modern dressmaker, whose fame has spread all over the United States and even to Paris. Wilkinson, Dorothy: A prominent physician at Columbia college, who l has charge of all girls' athletics. l Page Thirg' - l 1 I I 1 1 I 1 - - 0OO00000O0000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000 I , 1 , Class Will By Annie Asleeland, ,23 We, the Class of Nineteen Twenty-three of Sycamore High School, in the County of DeKalb and State of lllinois, being of sound mindand certain memory, and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore make, ordain, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testa- ment: I First, we order and direct that our executor hereinafter named pay all our just debts and funeral expenses as soon as may be convenient. I Second, we bequeath to the Faculty our faith and good wishes. I Third, to the class of 1924 we give our scholastic and athletic ability and leadership in all high school activities. I Fourth, we give to the Sophomore class live C55 Webster dictionaries, as an addition to their somewhat limited vocabulary, to be used in whatever rooms needed. I Fifth, we bestow upon the Freshman class the right to receive at any time the friendly advice of the Faculty, and we sincerely hope that they may profit by it. I To the boys of S. H. S. we leave a new gymnasium, while to the girls we I leave twelve C125 combs and twelve C121 powder puffs. To the following individuals we give our personal talents: George Butzow's prominent position as our athletic star we bequeath to Richard Hoover to be used in every game next year. Chalmer Bishop 's ability to argue, on all subjects, to Mildred Wald. Arthur Quarnstro1n's bashfulness to Irene Pagel. Dorothy Dick 's favorite spot on the honor roll fAll AD we leave to Maurine Adee. I Harold Patterson leaves his kid brother Vlfarren his basketball suit in which he has played so many games, and we wish him good luck. The sincere friendship existing between Frank Huftalin and Helen Hutcheson we bestow upon William Fulton and Lillian Carlson. Irene Anderson leaves her solemn and serious mien to Virginia Driscoll. Frank Middleton 's choice of classy neckties is left to Harold Peterson. To Stanley Burchfield, we give Francis Hart 's ability as a gifted orator, hoping that he may use it to advantage. Mildred Walrod leaves l1er dates to Louise Court-to be used once a month. I Charles Redisch leaves his unlimited vocabulary to Virginia Beydler. To Raymond Sellers we give Theodore Joslyn 's knowledge of wireless, Louise A keland's good humor we gladly give to Isabel Cliife. Roy Averill leaves his freckles to Frances Green. Vera Viner 's dainty voice is bestowed upon Avis Coffey. I We bestow upon some person of extraordinary ambition the editorship Page 'Thirty-one 1 9 2 3 as 1 l 1 l I I . . . . I of the 1924 Oracle, which 1S gladly given up by Francis Resch. Robert Irish leaves his angelic qualities to Harriet Byers, to be used on n Sunday nights. George Robinson 's love of adventure we leave to Rupert Jordan. ' Eugene Cudden's right to laugh at all things and at all times we leave to Elizabeth Tjemsland. Upon Edith Gibson we bestow Thomas Clitfe's promptness in arriving I at school in the morning, C8 1145. Myron Ra.chor's gift of gab we leave to Olive Larson to be used in - French I. Glenn Joiner leaves his height of ambition, to be a second Thomas Edison, I to Albert Leonard. Harry King leaves his indecision in regard to the choice of a partner to I Ray Helson. William Beebe bestows his slick hair-comb to Ellis Gustafson. I Ernest Hanson leaves his height to Myrna O'May hoping that she may make good use of it. f Kenneth Gustafson cheerfully gives his Ford to John Adams hoping that I the latter may profitably use it between Sycamore and the metropolis of Clare. Joe Crum bestows his fluent conversational abilities to Mildred Gandy. Franklin Hall 's dimples are left to Gladys Sargent. A I Raymond Moyers' blushes are gladly'given to Electa Carlson. Minnie Johnson 's fiery locks we bestow upon Phyllis Warren. ' Bernadine Bishop submits her dignity to Vivian Driscoll. I Flossie Wiley 's studious habits are left to John Ryan. Upon Lillian Lobaugh we bestow Vivian Roberts' timidity. I I Mabel Crosby's romances are bequeathed to Adelaide McKenzie. I Gladys Koehn's ability to converse with the opposite sex we give to Estella Westlake. I Martha Lindgren departs, leaving her bandanna to Dorothy Mason. Pearl Hallberg leaves her tall and graceful form to Grace Montgomery. Blanche Bickford's iiirting ability is gladly given to Bessie Strong. Margaret Mott 's beautiful manners are left to Enos Bishop. I Preston Tracy 's habit of worrying to Marion Whittemore. Walker Tracy's regard for the opposite sex we bequeath to Stanbury Hills. I Dorothy Wilkinson 's way of being sober all the time we bestow upon Leslie Read. Maude Drewe's Hsly means of grabbing off the gentlemen we give to I Marion Lalley. I We hereby appoint the Junior class executors for efficiently disposing of the provisions of this will. I I Signed, sealed and published as the last Will and Testament of the Class of 1923, Sycamore Iligh School. I' H Witnesses: . . NEVER A. GAIN. R. LAST HOPE. 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Our history began in the fall of 1920, when one hundred five of us entered dear old S. H. S., where We took our humble positions as Freshmen. But we were far from content to remain at the bottom of the ladder, for ours is an aspiring class whose ambition never wavers. By patient struggling we had little trouble in conquering our most formidable foes, Algebra and Latin, and the next year rejoicingly took our places as Sophomores. In the second year of our high school career we exhibited our. ability to entertain by giving the high school students and faculty a Christmas party, 'which was an unusual success. Geometry and Latin ll. were among our foes that year, but with great effort we succeeded in conquering them also. Now, as Juniors, seventy-live strong, we are represented in practically every activity. ln regard to scholarship we have tried to uphold the highest standards to the best of our ability. In athletics such men as Hoover, Helson, Entwistle, Alcock and Fredricks represent us, and have shown themselves most able to fill their places on the basketball and football teams. In public speaking we are ably represented by Margaret Henigan and William Fulton. Among our number we also have two staunch friends in John Adams and Robert Herrick. The former has proved himself to be very skillful in the art of debating, while the latter is a drummer of ability. We have another excel- lent musician in Isabel Shurtleif, who is very prominent in orchestra Work. In closing We wish to thank our Wise leaders, Bob and Donald, also our head sailors Misses Hunt and Zimmermann, who have so splendidly guided us through all our struggles. We also sincerely hope that We may fill our posi- tion as Seniors as worthily as did the Class of '23, and in the end realize our highest ambitions. But do not think that we are Working merely for class fame, for We are also striving for the honor of our Alma Mater, Sycamore High. Page Thirty-six 1 1 1 1 I - ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I - - - - - 0000 000000000000000000 0000 Q S S E S ooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo - - - aflhe Radio Parglv By Harold Peterson, '24 Mr. Walton, a business man who had been recently turned into a radio bug, strode past his wife into his radio den. Mrs. Walton said, Oh, hello, Jack dear, how are you to-night? Without answering he put on a pair of receivers and started to tune in his favorite station. For about five minutes silence ensued, then the husband broke it by say- ing, Oh, Mary, listen to this. I will have nothing to do with you or your infernal machine that is all cracks, clicks, snarls and catfightsf' Why, what's the matter with you tonight? That 's just what l would like to know about you. And if you are going to think more of that radio set than me something will happen. Yes, I do think more of you than of- this, said Jack, pointing to an array of dials, knobs and switches. No you don 'tl I won't give that dinner tomorrow night and then where will your radio party be? Now, listen, I'll get you that fur coat you 've been asking for if you 'll be good and give that dinner, so I can have my radio party for the Biniberrysf' Well, I'l1 think about it. Just then a servant announced the coming of Mrs. George Gorden, a rather largely proportioned society leader who had been invited to dine with them that evening. Mr, Walton entertained her until dinner was served, by ex- planations about coils, static, bulbs, eondensers, and other puzzling phenomena until her head was dizzy. While they were eating Mr. Walton obligingly ex- plained about the various broadcasting stations, KYW, WOC, WDAP, WJZ, etc. Mrs. Gorden was so bewildered that she got the impression that he was trying to teach her the alphabet. After Mrs. NValton had done her best to im- press her guest with the eiiiciency of her cook and the splendor of the family cut glass, Mrs. Gorden, who was feeling somewhat peevish, was ushered into the radio den. You are just in time to hear WJZ, whose program is, as a rule, very good, said Mr. Walton as he sat down and went through the usual performance of tuning. Not a sound did he hear. He fussed and fumed for about fifteen minutes but still not a sound was heard. Mrs. Gorden, who by this time had be- come very cross, was trying hard not to seem skeptical and sarcastic. Jack, said Mrs. Walton, do you suppose those three wires you had strung up between the house and the garage would make any difference if they were gone? Page Thirty-seven J l - - - - - - l Q I 00000 0000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000 - l - 1 t oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo Q S E S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Great Scott, do you mean to say that they are gone? Why, yes. I heard you say we wouldn't need them any more. I didn 't say we wouldn't need them any more 5 I said some day maybe we wouldn't. That accounts for the way the set is acting. I have heard of using bed springs, umbrellas, and even human beings for aerials. Say, that gives me an idea. Come here, Mary, and let me connect this wire to you. So the wires were connected to her and Jack went to his set and the pro- gram of WJ Z started to come in but it was not very loud. Then Jack got an- other bright idea. He said to his guest, This works all right but Mary isn't big enough, we need someone who is real big. I'm sure you 'll do. At first Mrs. Gorden refused because she felt that she was being insulted but she finally consented to let Jack put the wires on. Then things started to happen. A health talk was coming in very loudly from Newark, and the an- nouncer said that they would have a talk on reducing exercises. Of all things, Mrs. Gorden hated most to be reminded of her plumpness. The announcer said, This most interesting talk will be for the benefit of all fat people. I introduce Mr. Ainsley. Now everybody get ready for the first exercise, said Mr. Ainsley. By this time Mrs. Gorden was burning with rage. She got up and start- ed to go. I have had enough of this kind of treatment. I shall leave this house at once. But the wire to which she was fastened held her back. There she was, hopping on one leg trying to get away. Mr. Ainsley continued his directions, All right, now, one, two, three, hop, hop, hop, one, two, three, hop, hop, hop. That was all she heard for Mrs. Gorden had fallen down and in doing so had jerked the set all to pieces. When she was finally untangled, Mrs. Walton entreated her to stay, but the highly insulted society favorite was in such a rage that she seemed to tower above them as she took her departure, saying, I will have nothing to do with such low brows as you are. Now see what you have done, said Mrs. Walton. You have ruined our social standing in this neighborhood. Yes, all on account of your giving that aerial away to some red-headed neighbor boy, growled Jack. Nothing more was said, but Mr. VValton junked his radio and he and Mary were not on good speaking terms for another week. Page Thirty-eight oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ,f' ' ii--? viii gifs lIllllllllllll Pugz' Thirfy-ni fx ,' ,f Y Y , . ,i ,., . f f -- X . IX , w sf:'fe-I-30:36,wr,-vzstff x . 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These young people were informed that in order to accomplish anything worth while in their attempt to climb this great mountain they must form an organized band, so they elected John Faissler as their leader, Charles Davis as his assistant, Robert Hoover as keeper of the records of the group, with Harry Armington as the financier. They were named Freshmen, and in spite of the novelty of the place, and the queer environment, the adventurers succeeded in climbing the first part of the Mountain of Learning, and after a time took their places in the village of Sophomores. . Here they proceeded to reorganize and elect new oiiicers, and according- ly they chose as mayor Dayton Ward, with Charles Davis as his assistant, while Loretta Rachor paid the bills and Marion Whittemore kept the records. Miss Slonaker proved to be an excellent counselor in settling the questions that arose in the group. During their residence in the town of Sophomores these ambitious young folks gave a Christmas party to the citizens of three other surrounding towns, and because of the success of this undertaking the Sophomores were given more attention and commanded more respect from those living farther up the moun- tain. Among the obstacles encountered which have been set aside with some difficulty by the Sophomores are Latin, English, Ancient History, Geometry and Botany, but the members of the Sophomores have now decided that they will once again raise their standards and are now on the way to the next step in the great Mountain of Learning, called the city of Juniors. They will become citizens of this place in September, 1923, and intend to make the best record there of any year in their history. i Page Forty-two oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo fw K X I' fN xy I J DEQ , wi -fl-Z Q Xigf, ' V X f X- JEFHO? !x XXXX A f f A k ',9J: X VY I ,i X ff E Nw ' ' fx l V I w N D .. X Q! -i 'r 'X ml N YQ 1' fi'.T- Y ff A x X gl -V X I L MW X 5- , ,,.f 2 1 IIIIIIIIIIIII fglflxfh l ,YDEY f 1 , KN fl ' I f .--O -4,-.,-.,-,, ,V A , , f, -fy ' - 4 X., : ff flfff' :fn f ' 1 W J 4 W W W W W W W 4 W W W l W W W W fl W K, 'W W W W , : . W lage Fcrlyfaur IL lv, Yiol Hiuk yarn, Marie R lice Class Aclvisorg A 1: dm I1 Co Hettlv, lfIv0ly11 Crlrlsoll, Bliss XVl1it1u-y, .loseplliuv ll Vzlugl race Mullfgmm-ry, G N'- TOP RON E4 5 i Z E E - Q 3 :-4 Ll if r 4- QM A Z E .-4 Lvl .4-.4 .,-4 CZ L: Q .-4 'C' V. Q4 D31 L1 'E in :H f J S L E v - .4 .J .4 .4-4 4 L-1 c W bf r: L, - .- 14 an Z O m JC L4 Q4 11 P-1 5 1 Pl I1 73 ': 0 4. 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Freshmen tumble in: What sub- jects shall I study-when-under whom-O, help! Shall it be Latin? No, too hard! Algebra, worse still-O, dear! Take me home to my mother and daddy! Noon. Freshmen toddle out, meek and uncertain. SCENE II. CScienoe Room. Two months later.J Noon. Two Freshmen discussing the Hallowe'en party. First Freshman. I am sorry you were not there. Second Freshman. So am I. But tell me all about it. First Freshman. Well, when I got down in the gym it was all decorated in purple and gold. There was a corn shock in the middle and pumpkins all around. A Freshman orchestra was there and many were dancing. Soon games were started and these ended in a procession of couples. To these, refresh- ments of pumpkin pie, doughnuts, and cider were served. Just as we were getting sleepy, bags of candy were broken and everybody was sent home happy. Second Freshman. It must have been some party. SCENE III. CNear the office door.l Mr. Peterson. Well, Miss Amrine, what do you think of our latest addi- tion, the Freshlnen? Miss Amrine. I really don 't know what to say. I have been looking over some of the reports. In November 351572 of them were on the honor listg 4479 in December, and 48? in January. In the month of October 26? of the .Fresh- men on the honor list were boys? in November 33'j6 5 in January 4373. In the Average B class for the month of October there were 11 girls and 3 boys, in November 7 girls and 1 boy, in December 11 girls and 4 boys, and in January 7 girls and 1 boy. Alice Ryan, Mildred Duval, Sylvia Montgomery, and Louise Wright are the Freshmen who attained the Two A list for the months of October, November, December, and January. One, Alice Ryan, was on the All A list during this time. You note the girls lead in scholarship but the boys are improving fast. Mr. Peterson. They have done well in high school activities, haven't they ? Miss Amrine. Yes, they have, but I wish these boys would do better in the honors. ln the first two honor lists the per cent of Senior boys ranges from 70 to 80 and I am sure the Freshman boys could improve. ACT SECOND. CCONTINUED IN OUR NEXT ISSUEJ Page Forty-six i l oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 Q 2 3 oooooooo0ooooooooooooooooooooooooo Cl-'Ill A, I lm umm, Q 'u1y,uq s m , ' 1 'H' Will? , ,,.llna1ln+-W., N - f .WMIIIII1 u'f ' ' W WlMQW f W i 2 -i f- 1 if , X + :jf - Q3f1j,ff' I V Q-1512 Y'L ' QR NS Student Self-Government By Roy Averill, '23 The fact is generally recognized that in the history of every institution, public or private, domestic or universal, there is one great outstanding epoch. This period usually marks the climax of the efforts of one or more striving in- dividuals. Such an epoch is easily perceivable in our new institution of Student Self-Government. Shortly after Thanksgiving of 1922, Miss Alnrine set in motion the DEW machinery of student self-government, and with her well directed suggestions a Council and Board of Sergeants were elected from the student body. This group is composed of trustworthy students who have many times proven them- selves capable of directing the aifairs of their fellow students. They can be relied upon in every case to exercise good judgment. Student Self-Government was adopted by a large majority and has been as firmly supported by its opponents as by its adherents. With the institution of this system, occurred, for the first time in the history of the high school, a general discussion between the principal and the students in the assembly hall. The importance of self-government can not be overestimated. It marks the beginning of a new era in thc life and history of Sycamore High School students. It is giving them a more liberal and broader view of the significant words of our great forefather, who said, Gover1nnent of the people, by the people, and for the people shall not perish from the earth. The high school period of young persons' lives is the best time to impress upon them the true significance of civic responsibility. Many of us graduate with an extremely vague idea of the meaning of civil government, its functions and the bodies that compose each branch, but under this system We can readily see what gov- ernment of the people means. The beneficial influence of this new organization can readily be seen through a comparison of tlie present arrangement with those of the past. For- merly a teacher could not leave the assembly but that the tossing of erasers and rolling of ink bottles occurred during her absence. Under the present system the absence of the instructor is not perceivable by any unnecessary noise. The students have great respect and give wonderful support to this institution which they realize is for their benefit and of a lasting nature. Page Forty-eight - 1 - I K 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000OO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000 5-nxe Student Counci TOI' lfoxxv-xxvilliillll Fulton, H:1l'uI4l l':lHn'l'sml, liflwsllwl H:lH'u1'1l, Gvorgv Bufznw, John Fnisslvr, Kvunutlu l'IyvI1:111v1', Imstvr Hhutt, 1'h:urlos Hmlisvlm, l l'Illll'iS Ih-sm-lu, Stnnluy .Inr4l:un. BOTTOM RQJXV-xYiIl1lifl'l'll I lr.v, Alivu Hlvzun, Il:11'v-ii-1 Byers, Arthur fellJlI'llStl'Ulll, l'rvsiwluni: Iilsic .llII'gl'IlHUll, Glaulys Ncwvll, Isabel Shurtlclf. Q-he Board of Sergeants 'FOI' RONV-1.1-slio Roald, F1'2llll'0H Grovn, H1-In-11 l+l111'vl:lis-Ill, I,UlliSt' Joslyn, Ilolwrt Wnolsvy. BOTTOM HONV-Rilyllllllltl Moyvrs, Kunnvtll Gustafson, I':llgl'llC f,'ll4l1ll'll, l'1'vsi11v11tg llnpvrt Jorduu. Fuge l m'ty-rzirlu Y I ooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooooc I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooo o l I l l ORGANIZATIONS e Evangeline Society? By Gladyx Sargent, '24 President ................ ........... G ladys Newell Vice President .......... ........ lt Iaybelle Brunner T Secretary ............. ............ G ladys Sargent Treasurer ................ ........ li Iarion Whittemore Sergeant-at-Arms ......... ........... E thel Hallberg The above list of officers served during the second semester and succeed- ed Mabel Crosby, Presidentg Vera Viner, Vice-Presidentg Frances Henigan, Secretary? Gladys Newell, Treasurer, who served as officers for the first semester. The object of the Evangeline Literary Society is to promote literary and debating interests among the girls of the High school. It has done this very effectively by interesting and instructive programs held once every month con- sisting of debates, essays, music, declamation and anecdotes given by girls within the society. Occasionally an outside speaker is invited to talk before the society on some appropriate subject. One of special interest this past year was a talk on The Medical Profession For Woxnen, given by Dr. Root. The membership limit was formerly thirty but it has been extended to seventy-live to keep pace with the large increase in the number of students in the High school. Along with the growth in numbers in the membership of the society has come an increased interest which has been in evidence this past year. Page Fifty T l l l ooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo WM? ORGANIZATIONS Q -'-- w ---- T ri-lie Exhngeline Society TOP ROW-Myrna O'M:1y, Marion xVllitfCl1l01'0, Louise Joslyn, Loretta Ruclxor, Mililrcil Coopvr, Dorothy Dick, Miss xv0ll'll1'll, Hurriol Byors, Bliss Zlllllll0l'l11llll1.l, Mnylmollo Bruuuor, Bliss Bolirvus, Miss Slouaxkor, lithol Hzllllwrg, 1'Ilx'i1':1 Hanson, Pnuliuo O'M:xlloy, Sylvia Moutgonlory. SECOND ROWsliiIli:nu liilllilllgll, Vanugluu Wllituoy, Sylvia Wzllroml, Phyllis lV2ll'1'l'll, liossiv Htroug, Miss ililllllllll, Dorothy Shoop, lilizzilnotll lV2ll'l'l'll, Klubol Uroslmy, Lois Brown, Glxulys .lilll'llll, l lorouvo Shoop. THIRD HOVV-l'lsto1l:l lVvstl:lliv, lfhlitlu Ms-Quoou, .Xiluluiilo Blvlivnzio, M:11'g:l1'ot Lzmlloy, l'll'1llll'l'S Groom, Gladys Nvwoll, Louise Wright, Bortlm l40NSlllIlll, lmlu Piggot, lforu liilflll, Glmlys Foy, Gladys S2I1'g'0lll, Mario SllilY0l', Mary Milluxxmow. BOTTOM NOW-Wiuuifroml Foy, Mullrilnc Alloc, Yom Viuor, lsnbvl SllllI'lll'll', Yirgiuizl Drisuoll, Avis Uoifuy, In-no Pugol, liloutu Carlson, Virginia Boyillcr, limlith Gibson, Yiviulx Driscoll, Mildred Duval. Pagv Fifty-one Q - - - 00000 O00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 0OOOO00000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ' OD Z 1 l 000000000000000000000 oooooooooooooooooooooo flhe Adelphian Society? By Minnie Johnson, '23 ' The Adelphian Society has had a successful year, judging from the length of its membership list, which has almost reached its maximum and from the interest shown in many of its programs. The officers who served the society the first semester were Annie Aske- land, President, Marie Peterson, Vice-President, Violet Hoffman, Secretary, Helen Hutcheson, Treasurer. With the beginning of the second semester the following took up .their duties as oiiicers: Martha Lindgren, President, Minnie Johnson, Vice-Presi- dent, Elvera Klemmedson, Secretary, Cora Helson, Treasurer. The programs have been more varied than ever before. Among the fea- tures that have been of special interest have been the following: A program of songs, dramatization and folk dances by the pupils of the first grade in the Central School under the direction of Miss Gilbert, giveh before the Adelphian society and the Evangeline society as their guests shortly before Christmasg a special program during the latter part of February given by members of the society, entitled the Adelphian Weekly. Extracts from the various sections of an original newspaper were read and much enjoyed. A party took the place of the regular March meeting. The chief feature was a spell-down and prizes were awarded to both winner and loser. The con- tests and games which followed aroused much merriment. The Seniors of the society express the sincere hope that the society will continue to prosper as it has the past year. Page Fifty-llwo 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc' I Q 2 3 oo ooooo ooooo ooooooo ooooooooooo 5-Hue Aclelphian Socie 'FOI' ROVV-Myrtle Uzlrlson, Ablrio I'v101'son, Durotlny Bfnson, llnric JAUIIIISUH, lfinuiu John- son, Mildred Wulruml, Ccvil Hiscox. SECOND ROW-Mary Gustafson, Miss Pinvkvrt, l IOI'k'l1l't' l.in1lq1l'1l, lilzxlwlw liivkfmll, Annie Askohuld, Flossiu Wilvy, Ollivv Sfl'0llllbl'1'g. THIRD ROXY-Mzlriv l,0tl'I'S0ll, Gr:u-0 HXVIIIISOII, lilixzlbotll 'l'jvmsl:111:l, l'Ix'vly11 f'1ll'lS4lll. Lillian C':1rlso11,M:1l'tl1:L Ilillllglfll, Luuilc Mark, Yiulvt Hllffllllilllll, Uorzn Hvlsun. BOTTOM RcJxVix'Cl'0lliC1l, Kcllvy, Lillian Hl'il'kS0ll, Mrs. G1'2lZi01', Miss Amriuu, Bliss .Bl0W1lS, Hclcu Hutcheson, Hclcu Nelson, Elvcrzl 1il0llllll04lS0l1. Pagr FM-v-lhrre N 0000000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 0000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO ' O 'DSW I - - oooeoooooeooooeoooooo - The Debating Club I Q By Stanley Zaloga, 24 There is no doubt that the Debating Club functioned especially well dur- ing the past year. The meetings, more than ever before, have been character- ized by honest effort on the part of every member. The boys came with definite purpose, aim and ideal, and this resulted in the improvement of our reasoning power, and the development of our public speaking ability. In progressing with the work the club has shown unusually fine spirit, The programs were always interesting, and the questions for debate were those of modern importance, which will undoubtedly be solved by the coming genera- tion. The club also presented a program in the assembly which was conducted in the same manner as a regular club meeting, and this gave the students a more definite idea of the organization. Although the membership of the club is rather limited, it is composed of some of the most ambitious students in Syca- more High school. The officers for the first term of this year were: President, Frank Huftaling Vice-President, John Faissler, Secretary-Treasurer, Francis Hart, and for the second term: President, Harold Patterson, Vice-President, John Faissler, Secretary and Treasurer, Kenneth Gustafson. The Agricultural Club - By .Frmd Huf?alin, '23 President ............................... , .................. Frank Huftalin Vice-President ............... ......... K enueth Gustafson - Secretary-Treasurer ................................ Rupert Jordan The Agricultural Club was reorganized and put on a firm foundation at the beginning of the school year. An enrollment of about twenty-five members has been maintained throughout the year, and these students have shown an un- usual interest toward the activities of the organization. Perhaps the greatest event of the school year for the club was the Father and Son banquet which was held in the Methodist church parlors on April 27. An enthusiastic interest was shown by those in attendance, and Mr. Carl Colvin, the state director of vocational agriculture, who was the speaker of the eve ning, gave a very fitting talk, and did much to foster agricultural interest a111ong tl1e boys of the High school, other than those taking an agricultural course. Page Fwy-four i 1 l oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc 1 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo rl-be Debating Club 'FUI' HOW-Jim l'1'llllI, Kvnm-th Gustafson, Myron llIIL'll0I',1'll'Yll1110l'll, Fi':11ik1luft:1liu, Vllwli- .XIvm'li, lmslul' Nlmll, Mr, Uiflin. Nlll?lll,I'l IIOW-l'Idw:1i'1l S1lll'lil'1l, .lnlm l :iisslvr, lfrzillvis Hurt, Ntzinlvy Zzilugzu, Hi-urgv llulninsun, l're-stun 'l'1':uvy, Arllilir f2lIIII'llSlI'Ulll, 1'liITo1'1l Astling. li0'l l'ONl lK,lY 'lllll'KNl4lI'l' Juslyll, lll1'llJll'll llunu-i', linux llislmp, l l':llwis llvsm-ll, ll:nl'ul1I l':iIl1-rsmi, llulnurt lrisli, llOlJL'l'f Huux'e1'. e Agricultural Club 'A 'I'Ol' IIUW-Nl:1lll'i1'0 SWl'4ll!l'I'g', i'lil'l'ui'nl Aslling, llf1r:11'0 1':llnplwII, lmsliv Nlllllll, l':nul Hwvillu-l'g', liUllIll'lll l'l.V1'llIlIll'l', XX'::'vllv llilllllllil. Stzilllmry llills, l'lVl'l'l'lf Iivliyml, William NlvQlu-vii. Klllllllili HOW-.fziinvs .l:1l'vis, l l'l'll1Ill1l0 llvlsmi, t'lx:ll'lvs xYlllilllSUll, llzlrulfl l'4'll'l'HlllI, Wulfvr lllll4l,L1'I'l'll, Gl'llI'g,fl' llullnml, 1,00 5lv4':zi'vilI4-, llillwrt lil'2lll4ll'lllN'l'g, .Iulm l'll'lllg,L'L'l'. BO'l I'0Nl HOW-Nl:ui'lin Hwvsllwrg, lluynmml Moyers, Kvniu-tl:Hust:Lfsux1,M1'.'l'v1'i'i-ll, l I':ll1li liuftuliii. Oscar Gustafson, Jzuuus Muiitgoiiiwy, Rupert Jordan. Page Fifly-Hu' lu 00000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO 0 9 ' 0530 Q 'I I I fllme Girls, Glee Club ' By Violet I-Iqfmann, '24 l The Girls' Glee Club during the year 1922-23 comprised some seventy girls which is the largest number of members in its history. This organization, under the splendid direction of Miss Wollensak, has had one of its most enjoyable years and we believe have profited by it. The aim of the chorus is to prepare the girls to love the best music and acquaint them with means of using their voices correctly and pleasingly. The finest available material in the shape of unison, two and three-part songs is used. Our repertoire includes a dozen three-part songs with unison and two-part songs brought in for incidental singing. Some of the Glee Club work was manifested through the operetta, Windmills of Holland. A pleasing performance was also given before the assembly during the wint.er. The chief spring work has been directed toward. Commencement. We hope in the future that even more girls will take advantage of the Glee Club training and realize that many great careers have resulted from con- tact with such organizations, and appreciative audiences are the result of intel- ligent musical training. The Boys, Glee Club By Walker T racy, '23 The Boys' Glee Club, 'with a membership of about forty, was firmly or- ganized this year, and by a regular practice of two periods a week, the boys have had the most successful year of male chorus work in the history of the school. It has been the hope and ambition of those interested in musical develop- ment, to have a boys' chorus, and this year has undoubtedly been one of great success in this line of work, thanks to the untiring eEorts of Miss Vilollensak, and the excellent assistance of the pianist, Miss Mabel Crosby. The entire male cast of the Operetta, The Windmills of Holland, was chosen from the Boys' Glee Club, as were the members of the Double Quartet. Several public appearances have been made, and the club has made a most creditable performance each time. The strong organization of this year predicts even a better club for next year, and it is the hope of all that the good work will continue and expand in every Possible direction. Page Fifty-six l l nl 1 1 l i 1 i 1 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO QCQCQQQQQQQQQQCQQUGAQQGCQCDCQQCQCD Q I Z I S 'l'0l' HOW-Yivizin Bwlilw, Xlnrion Lznllvy, Ilnrulluy Wilkinson, Viviun llulwrts, Hrzlw NXVIIIIHUII, Hntliv lmv, llulll llzlll, Alrlmiv l'clul'srm. Xlinniv .lolmsul1, Xlyrllv llUl1'0lIllT, llluslys u'ill0I'llllI'.V, lfln Piggul, listvllzl Wvstlukv, Xliss Wullvnsuk, .Xmvliu lmnsvliuw, Huzvl Allvu, NIQVONIJ NOW-Xlilflrvsl Wulrml, llt'1Il'l llulllwrg, Nlnrj' Hurnullg, lmuisv .NSlii'lillltl, Dm-ullllv Mason, I lm'vm'm- .lolunsml, I,iIli:l11 l'2I!'lSllll, Alivv llynu, lluluy .loi11vr. 'l'l1llilJ IQOW---Blyl'tlv l'Jll'lSHIl, Blnnvlll' Bivkfurnl, l,uuisv Hmlvvll, Husv Nvlson, l'llXl'!'2l Klviiiimwlsuii, H1-lvn Iliitvlu-soil, Bluriu Hincklv, Yiulvl H0f'fIIlllllll, Marie Sll2lYl'l', Murjoriv King, xl2lI'jfll'lP Hall. FOURTH ROXV--Ilomlliy Hlmop, Helvn l'2ll'lSUll, Milwlrvrl Burke, Vaughn Wliitnvy, Dorotliy YZllK'lll'lIN', IXl:u'g:irct Hvnigauii, l lo1'011i-r- Shoop, Hvlvu Burchfivld, Pzirriv Robiusmi, Alia-9 l,K'lf'l'510!l, Glmlys Fwy, Nl:zl'g:u'm-1 lmllvy, Mary Khistzafsmi, xYE'I'0lliI'1l Kvllvy. B0'I l'ONl ROW-l'Iliz:nlwtl1 W:nr1'c-n, Winnifrs-fl Foy, lmuiso Wright, Bs-1'flm l,ussm:nn, Mnurinm' .Mlm-, Virginian lbrisvull, Avis 1'ui'l'i-X, Mnlu-I Uroslvy, lrcnv Vngvl, Elvvlzl l'llI'lSUll, 1l2Il'l'l0l Bym-rs, Vivinii llrisu-ull. I f i 1 'l'Ul' ICOW-l'I1lg'0l1u l'u4lnls'n, .Too lll'lllll, Nllllllllllj' Hills, l l'0wlvi'i1'li llUI'llN'2Ill, William RlvQm-vu, H1-oi'gv lloluinsun, l'rvslon 'l'l':wy, llnrulil l i'v1ll'ivks, l r:nnk llnflznlill. HHVOND ROW-llnrulfl l,Jllll'l'SUll, I r:1l1vis llvsvli, Kvnlivtli l'lym'll:l11vr,Myron Blillvl, llulwrl Wunlsvy, llrlln-rt lluovor, llllylflll Wmwl, W:nl'l'vn l,iltll'l'H0ll. THIRD IKDW-l'l:urvlu'v Dllllvllll, H:1v'ul1l l'vl1-rson, l'lYl'l't'llAl1II'Nll, xvZllliCl'llll'JIl V,llltxllll .luim-r, Vnul HWt'lll1l?l'Q', xvJllll'l' l,llIllg'l'k'Il, Hrm-st Allvn. BO'l l'OKl ROVV-'l'l1vmluri' Joslyn, l'li'm'sl Hanson, Roy .Xv4'l'ill, Miss Wollvllsuli, lJil'uf'lorg Miss Mabel Crosby, Pianistg Ricliurd Hoover, Rupert Jordan, Paul Stenstrum. l'u,:,w Filly-srrrn , l 00000 0000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOO O OOOOOOOOO ' ' fQlQ4'W fllme Orchestra . By Imbel SlzurtlefjQ '24 Under the able direction of Miss Wollensak the orchestra has done most creditable work during the past year. The organization has assisted not only in school entertainments but also in local activities. Among the occasions made more enjoyable by the Orchestra were the Oratorical Contest, Tri-City Debate, Declamatory Contest, Commencement, and the Class Play. One of tl1e programs at which the orchestra was of invaluable assistance was that of the Operetta, which was given through the eiforts of all the musical organizations of the school. Miss Wollensak is to be highly complimented for her most faithful and efficient work this year and all appearances made by the orchestra were very successful and added merit to every occasion. All members of the organization with three exceptions are high school students, and the twenty members are as follows: Dorothy Dick, piano, Isabel Shurtleif, John Ryan, Paul Stenstrom, Keith Snelgrove and John Faissler, iirst violing Elizabeth Warren, Hollis Brown and Freda Drewe, second violin, George Robinson, Myrna 0'May and Marvin Wetzel, cornet, Robert Irish, fiuteg Chalmer Bishop, Almarine Paddock and William Fulton, saxophone 5 Ralph Wyman and Edward Hallet, trombone, Harold 0'Brien, alto horn, and Robert Herrick, drums. The Double Quartet By Preston Tracy, '23 Two years of successful work has been completed by the organization known as the Boys' Double Quartet. It began as a quartet but at the beginning of this school year it became a double quartet. The public appearances of the boys were not frequent during the iirst part of the school year but the quartet occupied a prominent place on several programs, including the program of Commencement. All the members of the quartet took important parts in tl1e operetta, doing very commendable work. Rehearsals are held for an hour and a half's good practice once each week. Every boy in the group is enthusiastic over the quartet work and hopes that it will be continued each year. All but two members of this year 's organ- ization graduate this year, leaving two to form the nucleus for next year's quartet. J The boys who have been so faithful in this very enjoyable work are: George Robinson, Robert Iloover, basses, Theodore Joslyn, Frank Huftalin, baritones, Walker Tracy, Richard Iloover, second tenors, and Preston Tracy and Roy Averill, tenors. Page Fihy-eight 1 l l 1 l 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooG I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo -- ------ - -- -- ,. ., ,N A N ,. ,. ,... - .,,- .. fi -, . ,- fi1,.f 'f,f1l 'f -,IV , YYYV 777,77 i Qwwngi l-,X L .Nfl-f .,l. if 'ff .. .. Y, 'f -J 1 fume Orchestra l 1 1 l 0'B1'i011, John Hyun, lillll HtC11Sfl'UIIl, Hollis Brown, llll2lllll0l' Bishop, lilllllll Wy111:111, llulu 1 Hul'1'icli, l'llllY2ll'1l H:1ll9ti. 1 li0'l l'OKl Iiclxv-All11il1'l'll0 llllllfllwli, lszulwl Sl1111'tl1'I'l', l'Iliz:1ln'tl1 Vl':11'rcl1, Bliss Xvrbllvllrlill, , Dorothy Dick, .l'l1'0LlZl Drew, Myrna O'M:1y. l ll rflue Doulale Quartet l ll ,xl il 1 1 Ml l 1 1 ll l 11 lil l l 9 1 'FOP RCJVV-P1'0St0ll Trzwy, Ril'll2IFll Hlll!Y'1ll', 'l'l1vmlo1'u .lUSlyll, llolmrf llmvvm-1'. BOTTOM ROW-Roy Averill, Wulkcr 'l'rz11'y, l'll'FlIlli Huftalin, Gcnrgc lioliiiisrm. Page Fwy-nine 'FOI' lcOxx'1fll'l1l'g,fl? liobiiison, Kvith H111-lgruvv, XYilli:1111 l'll1lf0ll, .Tulm l'l1liSSlt'I', ll:11'ul1l l rfhe Radio Club I Q By Theodore Joslyn, 23 The Radio Club was organized in the fall of 1922, shortly after the pur- chase of the large Westinghouse receiving outfit, which was a gift to the school by the classes of 1921, 1922 and 1923. The purpose of this organization has been to promote further interest in the lines of wireless, and at the same time care for the set. A constitution and a set of by-laws were drawn up, and the club was duly organized. Several in- teresting meetings were held, but numerous other activities of various other organizations prevented the continuation of active work throughout the year, but a start has been made and there are possibilities of a strong club next year. Among the programs given in the assembly was the famous speech by Clem- anceau, and a musical program by the Davenport, Iowa, High School. The oiiicers of the club are as follows: Francis Resch, President, Walk- er Tracy, Vice-President, John Faissler, Secretary-Treasurerg Theodore J oslyn, Chief Operator, Arthur Quarnstrom, Thomas Cliffe and Robert Woolsey, Assistant Operators. The Tennis Association The Tennis Association, organized last year, was reorganized this Year 'with renewed enthusiasm, and a large number of both boys and girls were en- rolled for membership. The courts were rolled and put in good shape late in April, and much spirit has been in evidence since the association was reorgan- ized with George Butzow as president, Harold Patterson, vice-president, Annie Askeland, secretary and treasurer, and Theodore Joslyn, manager. A tournament of both singles and doubles was arranged, and to date much enthusiasm has been manifested among both upper and lower classmen, and several skilled players have already been discovered on the court. From the Winners of the tournament a picked team will compete against other schools in match games. This is the first year that S. ll. S. has shown such fine spirit in tennis, and with the courts in an improved condition many good players will probably be developed. Continue to boost for tennis, it's Worth it! Page Sixty 1 1 I oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo AA 'x I I n SC X X SCHOOL LIFE I , Fun Night . By Frank Middleton, '23 I . The first public event of the school year sponsored by the Class of 1923, I , took place at the High school in the evening of December 5, 1922, and was pop- - ularly known as Fun Night. The initial attraction of the evening was the Senior-Freshman girls' I I basketball game, which proved to be a most novel form of entertainment. The Senior representatives were Vera Viner, Dorothy Dick, Mildred Walrod, Blanche Bickford, Flossie Wiley and Dorothy Wilkinson, while the Freshmen ' were upheld by Grace Darling, Freda Drewe, Mary Hornung, Helen Carlson and Maude Johnson. ln a very interesting contest, in which Mildred Walrod, Blanche Bickford, and Dorothy Dick starredsfor the Seniors, while the playing of Grace Darling and Freda Drewe for the Freshmen was an outstanding fea- ture, the Seniors won by a score of 18-9. The second feature of the evening 's entertainment was the Senior farce, entitled The Man Outside, which was most cleverly presented by five boys I of the Senior class. The east was as follows: Sally West, Charles Redischg I Mac, Harold Patterson, Edith, Preston Tracy, Freddie, Joe Crum, Barnes, I Arthur Quarnstrom. The plot is the story of Mae, an author, who is to be married to Freddie 's I sister Edith, and finds himself financially embarrassed on the evening before the wedding. ln order to gain enough money to tide him over his honeymoon, I he induces Freddie to help him smuggle and pawn some of the wedding pres- I ents. Complications arise which are relieved by the receipt of a check from one I of Mac's publishers, and thus a most interesting story is happily ended. I The evening was one of greatest enjoyment to the large crowd present, , and was one of the most pleasant social occasions of the year. I Page .Sixty-tfwo nr - - oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I g 2 3 ooooo000000000O0OO000000000000000O 1 1 - oooooooooooo oooo ooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo fllne Freshman i lallo'vOe,en Party By Sylvzlz Montgomery, '26 The Class of 1926 enjoyed the annual Hallowe'en party in the High school gymnasium on Tuesday evening, October 31, 1922, attended by a large number of Freshmen. Everyone who attended was cleverly masked, and wore most comic and artistic costumes. We were met in the corridors by frightful ghosts who thrust wet rags in our faces, and were then invited to the gymnasium, which was most appropriately decorated in Hal1owe'en colors. Throughout the evening, interesting games were played and dancing was enjoyed. Many fortunes were told by Miss Behrens, who was dressed as a most attractive gypsy. Later in the evening delicious IIallowe'en refreshments were served, shortly after which the party ended. This first social function of the Class of '26 was voted by all Freshmen a decided success. A , The Sophomore Christmas Party By Bermzdzhe Bzlrhop, '23 One of the most successful Christmas parties ever given was that under the direction of the Sophomore class held on the afternoon of December 22, 1922. The program consisted of very interesting talks from several members of the alumni, and the Sophomores also furnished a great part of the entertain- ment. The program in the auditorium, following the address of welcome, by Dayton VVard, consisted of talks by Ilelen llolcomb, '22, Margareta Faissler, '19, and Linnie Vlfestlake, '22. A cornet solo was played by Myrna O'May, and the last number on the program in the assembly was a farce, Christmas Spirit in Transit, given by a number of Sophomores in a most delightful manner. lt is of especial interest that Rupert Jordan, a lnember of the Class of '25, wrote this novel play. The guests were then invited to the gymnasium, where Isabel CliEe gave the Dance of 'Butterflies,'? and presents were distributed from a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Dancing was then enjoyed for some time, music being furnished by the N ighthawk orchestra. Frappe was served during the dance. The large number of alumni present, in addition to the members of the high school and faculty, was more than sufficient evidence that the party was an unquestioned success. Pagc Sixty-th re: , 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I g 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo J - - I 1 1 I 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000 - fllwe Senior- unior Reception By Sylfvia Walrod, '24 A The annual Senior-Junior reception, one of the biggest and best social events of the past school year, was heldfat the Elks' Home on Saturday evening, January 13, 1923. At 6 :3O o'clock about one hundred forty Juniors, Seniors and members of the Faculty assembled in the parlors of the spacious building, and were soon invited to the dining-hall, which was most tastily decorated. Here a delicious dinner of three courses was served, during which a most entertaining program was presented. Following the first course Francis Hart, president of the Senior class, gave the Address of Welcome, which was fittingly answered by the Response by Robert Woolsey, president of the Class of '24. Chalmer Bishop and Preston Tracy then entertained by giving a saxophone and violin duet, which was fol- lowed by a clever talk on A Change of Heart, by Frank Huftalin. The second course was followed by an interesting talk by Miss Condon, entitled Nothing Much, and Robert Irish gave a number of humorous read- ings, which did much to enliven the occasion. Isabel Shurtleff then gave The A, B, C's of the Faculty in a splendid manner. After the third course the boys' quartet, consisting of Walker Tracy, Roy Averill, Theodore Joslyn and George Robinson, sang several entertaining selections. William Fulton then discussed the subject of TNT, a treatise on girls, and this was followed by a response from Dorothy Dick on Unknown Quantities, on the subject of boys. This program was followed by a dance in the large dance hall, where to the music of Beck 's orchestra of Belvidere many enjoyed dancing until mid- night. Everyone declared it to be one of the very best receptions ever given by students of Sycamore High. - Page Sixty- four T l l ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo - - The Opereag, iiwindmills T of Holland By Mabel away, '23 The S. H. S. Glee Clubs presented their operetta, Windmills of Hol- land, in the Townsend theatre on January 8 and 9, 1923. The musical organ- izations of the high school have never before attempted an undertaking of this nature, but the large number of members in both the boys' and girls' clubs, their splendid co-operation, coupled with the efficient direction of Miss Wollen- sak, made the operetta an unusual success. The ability of many who took part was a most agreeable surprise to both the students and the general public. The large crowd that was in attendance at both performances was more than sufficient proof of the popularity of the entertainment. . The story is that of an American drummer, Bob Yankee, who is try- ing to sell machinery to an old Hollander, Mynheer Ilertogenbosch, to take the place of his beloved windmills. The adventures of Bob in his attempt to make the sale, his courtship with lllynheer's daughter, VVilhelmina, and many other interesting adventures which he encounters in his experiences among the Hollanders form the basis for a very clever plot. The operetta was presented under the auspices of the Sycamore 'Woman's Club, and all proceeds were given to the musical department of the high school, in which cause they will find especially good use. Girls' Basketball By Vivian Roberts, '23 Girls' basketball was resumed this year after an interval of one year, and the Senior and Freshman girls organized and were coached by Misses Browns and Nilson respectively. The big game of the season was one of the important features of Fun Night, and was looked forward to with great interest and en- thusiasm. The game was the source of much rivalry and was closely contested from start to finish, but the Seniors came through with a. victory, 1849. Ilere 's hop- ing that the girls of '24 will ,continue the record set by the girls of '23. Page Sixty-jifve OOOOOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 000OOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 'J oooooooooggooooo qggg oooooooooooooooooooooooooo m T T n n e Passion Play By Glenn fozher, '23 One of the most laudable entertainments of the year was the program given in the S. H. S. audit-orium on Friday evening, February 2, 1923, by Dr. Ira Berry, in the form of an illustrated lecture on the Passion Play, which is given every ten years by the citizens of Oberammergau in Batavia. Dr. Berry has attended the Passion Play personally and has traveled widely in giving lectures on the wonderful pageant. Dr. Berry 's description of the beautiful slides was most interesting and picturesque, and the audience obtained a very clear conception of the play through his vivid interpretation. It was a rare treat to the people of Sycamore, and it is sincerely hoped that more such programs are in store. The entertainment was under the auspices of the Student Self-Govern- ment, and proved to be one of much instruction and enjoyment. The proceeds will be used toward the fund for tl1e purchase of a case for the athletic and forensic trophies of the school. Physicial Training Exhibition By Pearl Hallberg, '23 It has been Miss Nilson's custom, for the past few years, to give an ex- hibition of tl1e work done in tl1e girls' physical training classes. The program this year took place on the evening of April 25. The boys and girls of the eighth grades played games with the volley ball and Indian clubs, which were very exciting. The boys also performed some entertaining stunts. Tl1e wand drill, given by one group of girls was well done, and the dumb- bell exercise showed careful training and flexibility. The Indian club exercise and free-arm exercise showed grace and uniformity of movement. The folk dances were interesting and well done. Two solo dances, a Spring Dance and a Spanish Dance, given by two high school girls, were very well executed and gracefully done. The whole program was a success and Miss Nilson showed herself to be a very competent director of these classes. Page Sixty-six oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 1 1 I - Q - - OOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOO O OOO OO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Our Assemblies By Franczlr Hart, '23 During the past school year the programs given in the assembly period have been largely educational and many of them also a source of recreation. Every student looks forward to the 9:45 assembly with the hope that there will be some special program to give variety and pep to the day 's routine. Before every football or basketball game there has always been a rousing pep session, and in many of these members of tl1e student body have bee11 called upon to make impromptu speeches, in addition to other numbers on the program. At several of these sessions outside speakers were secured, and their talks always created added enthusiasm. Attorney Lowell B. Smith gave a rous- ing talk at one of the mass meetings on Loyalty, which was received with much favor. Rev. J. W. Patterson also spoke at a pep session, and his spirit and enthusiasm stirred the entire student body. Dr. Thomas D. Wood of Columbia University, an alumnus of S. H. S., gave a very instructive talk early in the year, which was most worth while to all, and Rev. F. J. Bishop of the Congregational church gave an excellent speech that was much appreciated. Dr. John Robertson, the eminent Scotch ,journalist and preacher, gave one of his entertaining speeches that was of much value and interest to the student body. Among the most instructive musical programs given in the assembly was that by Miss Dorothy Pelck, who gave a most excellent interpretation of the opera, Aida, that was appreciated by all lovers of good music. Under the direction of Miss Wollensak, the Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs and the Double Quartet have also provided entertainment that reflected credit both upon the students and their instructor. Dr. Lloyd Vinyard, who gave a series of lectures here at the Baptist Church, spoke before the students in his pleasing way on He Can Who Thinks Ile Can. A 0116 of the most interesting programs was that of the presentation of the Little Seven championship shield by Arthur Quarnstrom, president of the Student Council, to George Butzow, captain of the basketball squad. Among the last programs of the year was an assembly at which Lincoln Hockaday of St. Alban's gave before the students his original oration Not Understoodf' The orchestra also played several numbers at the same program. Father Miller gave a very instructive talk before the student body in one of the last assemblies of the year. These assemblies have been a source of much pleasure and instruction to the students, and much credit is due all who have so generously given their services at these programs. Page Sixgv-seven 1 I oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 0 J l l 1 l 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO 00000000000000000000000000 I e District Typevkiting and Shorthand Contest By Miss Lydzh Pzhckert Representatives of S. H. S. who went to Aurora on Saturday, April 28, to take part in the District Shorthand and Typewriting Contest had the distinction of being the first from S. H. S. ever totake place in a similar contest. In the last two or three years we have taken part in many forms of contests, in ora- tory, debate, athletics, and declamation, but this was our iirst venture in short- hand and typewriting. is This contest was under the auspices of the Illinois State Normal Univer- sity and was one of fourteen held -in large cities in lllinois the same day to choose district champions for a final contest to be heldat Normal, May 12. Nine schools in the Aurora District competed-East Aurora, Elgin, Na- perville, West Chicago, Glenbard, St. Charles, LaGrange, Riverside and Syca- more. . Sycamore was eligible for only four events out of eleven because it, at present, oifers only one year of shorthand and typewriting whereas the regular high school course consists of two years of work. We did not Win a place in typewriting but in the sixty word shorthand dictation test East Aurora took first place with an accuracy percentage of 98.1, Sycamore, second with 96.6, Riverside, third, with 88.7. Our contestants were Annie Askeland, Gladys Koehn, Marie Johnson, Martha Lindgren, Francis Resch, Margaret Mott and Pearl Ilallberg. East Aurora won the largest number of points in all events and was awarded a cup as All-Around Champion of this district. Participation in the contest was very Worth while because of the interest it aroused and because it made possible a comparison of work between schools in this district. ' Watch S. II. S. in this contest in the future! Puge, Sixty-eight Z I 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o 1 I - 2 I - - - oooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo - 1 I ffhe Oratoricei Contest By Robert Irzlrfz, '23 The Wisdom of Solomon: Where there is no vision, the people perish. As the youthful Cicero in ancient Rome early discovered that he could make a way for himself to the highest honors in public aifairs by a knowledge and practice in public speaking, and eloquence in oratory, and availed himself of the opportunities afforded by the most famous schools of his time, acquiring a mastery in those arts which were unsurpassed, so too, the students of the Sycamore Community High School and St. Alban 's have been provided with op- portunities for the mastery of the same arts, the possession of which still means power to open ways to higher and better achievements. The contestants for honors from these two schools met in the third Annual Oratorical Contest February 16, in the High School auditorium, where a representative audience greeted them. Musical numbers by the High School Orchestra added variety and zest to the program. Father Hastings, Headmaster of St. Alban 's, presided. Service, the Watchword of the Hour ...................... Bruce Sawyer H The Turk Must Go .............................. ................... J ohn Faissler ' ' The American Spirit .................... ......... W illiam Fulton, Jr. Subjugation of the Philippines ........... ............ G eorge Hause In God 's Out of Doors .............................. ......... S tanley Jordan Spartacus to the Gladiators at Capua .............. Lincoln Hockaday All of the orations were interesting and the delivery and style of the speakers not only showed the results of earnest and diligent effort, but also re- flected a great deal of credit upon their instructors. The judges were Attorney L. B. Smith, of Sycamore, Miss Ross, of Oak Park, and Professor Wright of the Northern Illinois Teachers' College of DeKalb. The honors were all awarded to St. Alban 'sg Lincoln llockaday, won first place, Bruce Sawyer, second, and George Hause, third. The judges also commended the plucky spirit of the High school orators, who were younger and much more immature than their competitors, but nonetheless courageous. It is to be hoped that the interest in oratory and the good spirit fostered in these contests between St. Alban 's and the lligh School may continue, and that next year our young orators may have developed into formidable rivals. Page Sixty-nine oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o J ess The Tri-Cit37 Debates By Robert W oolrey, '24 On the night of March 29 occurred an event of great importance and inter- est to High school students and all others interested in our Iligh school. This was the occasion of the annual debate between the High schools of Marengo, Belvidere and Sycamore. The question was Resolved: That the United States Should Cancel All Its Foreign War Loans Cby tWar Loans it is meant all themoney loaned by the United States to the Allies during the time from August 1, 1914, to November 11, 1918J. , Our negative team composed of Rupert Jordan, Francis Hart and Gladys Newell, accompanied by Miss Condon, went to Marengo to debate the affirma- tive team there. Marengo made three extra stipulations so that the question for debate was considerably changed. Our team was well prepared to meet the opposing one on the question as it had been originally stated but it was not prepared for the stipulations, so the decision by the judges Was 3-0 in Marengo's favor. Our affirmative team composed of John Faissler, Bessie Strong and John Adams met the Belvidere negative team in our auditorium. The judges, K. D. Waldo, Principal of the East Aurora High Schoolg G. Oliver, of Northwestern College, Naperville, and Carl Littlejohn of the Glidden Training School, De- Kalb, rendered a decision of 3-0 in favor of our team. Marengo's negative team met Belvidere at Belvidere and was victorious there. Therefore, Marengo with two victories out of three to her credit was this year 's champion in the triangle. Both of our teams, with the help of Miss Amrine, Mr. Peterson and Miss Vifoleben, did very creditable work and the defeat of one of them will serve only as a spur to still greater effort on our part next year. Page Seventy 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 5 I I Our 1923 Debating Teams I Robert Irish, John Admins, John Fanisslcr, Bvssio Strong, 1lI'I'Il'lll!ltiYOQ Gladys Nvwi-Il, I Francis Hurt, Joe Cflllll, Rupert JOIKIZIII, ncgutivc. Our Deciaimers and Orators I I DEGLAIMERH-Marg:1r0f Hvnigun, Annie Askvhlml. ORATORS-IVi11i1un Fulton, 5tunlcyJ01'Lla11, John Faissler. Page Sevrngf-onr . i OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 O000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O l N OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000 1 I I 1 The Declamatory COI'1teSt Batafuzkz- Genefva-St. Clzarler-Sycamore - The second annual Girls' Declamatory Contest was held in the S. H. S. auditorium on the evening of May 18, 1923, between the high schools of Batav- ia, Geneva, St. Charles and Sycamore, four Little Seven leaders. At the time of going to press, previous to this contest, the spirit so far manifested prophesies even a better evening of entertainment than the program of last year. The declamatory numbers were interspersed with music by the Geneva Boys' Glee Club, St. Charles Orchestra, Sycamore Boys' Glee Club, Geneva Boys' Quartet, and the Sycamore Boys' Double Quartet and the S. H. S. Orches- tra, and also music by Batavia High School. The program in detail follows: Fame and Fortune . ....... ....... 'tThe Boy .... Selected Reading ......... ......... The Last Word ....... Excelsior . ................. .......... 'fDynamic Overture ......... ...... K6 Can't You Ilear Me Callin' Caroline ....... The Governor's Last Levee ................. A Few Measures in tl1e Key of G ..... . Feast of the Lanterns .................... it is Music Selected ............... Judas Iscariot ............. ........... ....... As the Moon Rose .................................... I'd Like to Go Down South Once Mo' ..... Inzercarg1ll ...... ..... . .... The Bugler .... . .... .......Sycamore H. S. Orchestra .................Annie Askeland, S. H. S. .......Ruth Norris, St. C. H. S.. ..........Dorothy Toepper, B. H. S. ..........Geneva Boys' Glee Club Charles Orchestra ..............Geneva Boys' Quartet Margaret Henigan, S. H. S. .........Dorothy Howell, G. H. S. ...........Sycamore Orchestra ............Batavia High School ....Marion Miller, St. C. H. S. ..............Jane Apps, B. H. S. .......Sycamore Boys' Glee Club Charles Orchestra ...Sycamore Double Quartet Decision of the Judges. Page Seventy-two j i l l 000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 0000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCO I l i oooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo - - - unior-Senior Reception By Francik Rerclz, '23 One of the most enjoyable social functions of the past school year was the entertainment and reception given by the Juniors in honor of the Seniors and the Faculty, at the Elks' Home on the evening of May 11, 1923. Assembling at 7130 o'clock, the guests were immediately invited to the dance l1all, where the Address of Welcome was given by Robert Vlfoolsey, president of the Juniors, followed by the Response by Francis Hart, Senior president. This was followed by a most elaborate program presented by Mr. Elias Day and The Temple Singers of Chicago. The entertainment consisted of readings by Mr. Day, who is an exceptionally talented reader, and several selections by the quartet, composed ot' musicians of unusual talent. This entire program was highly appreciated and enjoyed byiall present, as was evidenced by the hearty applause. Following this part of the program dancing was enjoyed for some time. music being furnished by Beck 's orchestra of Belvidere. After a time the guests were invited to the dining-hall, where dainty refreshments were served. Dancing was again enjoyed after the luncheon, thus ending the program, which had been one evening of continuous pleasure and enjoyment. The Class of '24 is to be congratulated upon its ability to entertain in such a pleasing manner, and also because of the fact that this was the first time in many years that tl1e program had been one of such variation and interest that the enjoyment of all present was not lessened during any part of the entire evening. Page Sevengf-three oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o J Jones, llymn Book and Playing Card Salesman .......... ....... A rthur Quarnstrom 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO flbe Senior Class Play By Vera Viner, '23 For the past few weeks, several members of the Senior class of 1923 have been busily engaged in memorizing their parts for the play, What Happened to J ones, which was given in the Townsend Theatre, May 24 and 25, under the most efficient direction of Miss Marion Woleben. The play, written by George Broadhurst, is a most interesting comedy of three acts. It is the' story of a professor of anatomy, who is lured to a prize fight and the police make a raid on the t'mill. The professor escapes to his home, followed by Jones, a traveling salesman, who sells hymn books and play- ing cards. The police follow them, and to escape trouble, Jones disguises him- self as a bishop, and many interesting complications ensue. Additional humor is aroused by the appearance of an escaped lunatic, and much interest is also caused by the final appearance of the real bishop. The following Seniors in the cast proved themselves exceptionally well fitted to their respective parts: Ebenezer Goodly, Professor of Anatomy ................. Mrs. Goodly ......................................................... Uissy, Ebenezer's Ward ............................................ Richard Ileatherly, lllarj0ry's Sweetheart .......... Ebenezer ,S Daughters Margery ........................ Minerva .................... Antony Goodly, D. D., Bishop of Ballarat ........ Alvina Starlight, Mrs. Goodly's Sister ........ Thomas Holder, a Policeman ..................... Helma, Swedish Servant Girl .............................. 'William Bigbee, Sanatorium Inmate ................ L .... Henry Fuller, Superintendent of Sanatorium ......... I Page Seventy-Four .........Francis Resch Dorothy Dick ............Margaret Mott ...Harold Patterson! T .. ........ Mildred Walrogi' ..Bernadine ...........Francis Iglbrt . ...... .. .... .. .... Vera Yfiner Kenneth Gustafson ...Martha Lindgren .......Charles Redisch ........Frank Huftalin 0000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000000O I 9 2 3 00000 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 14 ' ' E rj ff ? WW XXX L Q WIIM U Mmm f ' QM ' If V 1 M f X , xx -'WF' J - X EEN I X .1 ,.,A. , . , . A L' n +1 4-43 L ,,.: L.. Y J -- -m .Lum , 1 Ifflff- gy- 1 ,Q U X ZX X ' 5 X!! - '. x V V 214 'ff' Y 11951 X f X 7 5 aww 'Tl' fx, - E ,I 'wg 'KX wie.,-,-5' V -Q 51 sg-X , xx 5' llllllllllllllll Palsy' Swnlly-fi1'z' OOOOOOOOO OOOOOO 00 000000 H L I C S 000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO -I -. - 1 g 1 1 Football Review Throughout the entire year, in -both football and basketball, Sycamore made a remarkable record considering the prospects that existed at the begin- ning of the season. Sycamore never-die spirit was certainly 0116 of the biggest factors in the making of the successful teams that were turned out by Coach Giilin. At the beginning of the football season, with but live players of experi- ence, the task of building up a strong eleven seemed rather difficult, but in con- sideration of the fact that S. H. S. had the lightest team in the Little Seven, the squad made a most commendable record. The smallpox epidemic shortened the season to a schedule of but live games, with a final record of two games won and three lost. The following men won their S in football: Captain Chalmer Bishop, halfback, Harold Patterson, halfback, Raymond Moyers, fullback, Eugene Cudden, quarterback, Kenneth Gustafson, center, Richard Hoover, tackle, Frank Huftalin, end, Preston Tracy, tackle, Roy Averill, end, Ernest Hanson, guards George Leinauer, guard, Willard Beebe, guard, Clyde Alcock, guard, Arthur Quarnstrom, tackle, and Havener Entwistle, guard. THE WHEATON GAME. Wheaton came to Sycamore with what was perhaps the best football team ever seen in this city. The S. ll. S. squad was overwhelmingly outweighed but nevertheless fought gamely through the four tortuous quarters. Split-bucks and end runs were used by Wheaton for huge gains. Sycamore completed two passes for good gains, but after the caliber of the Wheaton eleven was discover- ed the S. H. S. boys confined themselves to punting in order to keep the score as low as possible. When the final whistle blew the score stood 72-0 in Wheaton's favor. TIIE GENEVA GAME. Sycamore played the second game of the season at Geneva. It proved to be the most disappointing game of the year. With a large band of rooters to back them the S. H. S. team was all popped up for a victory, only to be dis- appointed. Throughout the first half of the contest the Sycamore team was puzzled with an oif-tackle attack that seemed invincible, Geneva scoring three touch- downs, while Sycamore seemed unable to gain consistently. During the last half Sycamore appeared to wake up and had a slight edge on the Geneva boys. However, Geneva 's lead was far too great to make up and Sycamore returned defeated by a 26-7 score. THE N APERVILLE GAME. The game with Naperville at that city proved beyond a doubt to Syca- more 's fans that S. H. S. had a football team that was headed toward victory. ln this battle the boys met a team that not only outweighed tl1e1n tremendously but was as far from their class as VVheaton had been. Page Sevengf-six oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo l OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000 I-I L I C S 00000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO H l - Football Review C Concludedj Our eleven entered the fray with a determination to fight to the last. Naperville was unable to score until the last minute of the first half. When the last half started however the field was so soaked with rain that the players were scarcely able to keep their feet, and the weight of the Naperville team began to count. Three times the Naperville team swept across the Sycamore goal line, and when at last the mud-caked battlersleft the field the score stood 26-0 in favor of Naperville. I THE BATAVIA GAME. Thrice defeated, the day for which the plucky S. H. S. eleven had waited dawned at last. Flushed with a victory over Dundee, Batavia entered the fray confident of an easy win over Sycamore. Much to the delight of the Sycamore fans, Batavia was swept off its feet from the start. Line plunges by Patterson, Bishop, and Moyers, the latter al- most ripping the Batavia line to pieces, brought the S. H. S. crew down the field almost to the goal line before Batavia held. When Batavia punted, Patterson received the kick in mid-field and squirming out of the grasp of a Batavia end, raced through the Batavians for the first touchdown. Another Sycamore touch- down was scored by means of a forward pass, Cudden to Patterson, before the half was over. In the trial for point after a touchdown, Batavia was completely fooled by a fake kick, Averill receiving Cudden's pass behind the goal line. During the last half Sycamore played solely a defensive game, holding Batavia to mediocre gains. The final score was 13-0. Sycamore holds the distinction of being the only team to completely shut out the Batavians during the past sea- SOIL THE DU N DEE GAME. Dundee having been conquered by Batavia, Sycamore went to Dundee hardly expecting the battle that awaited them. The game was characterized by terrific line-plunging by both teams, neither having any great advantage. Cud- den was injured in the first half and his place was taken by L. Averill, who proved an efficient substitute. In the second half both teams made huge gains through the line and once Dundee went over the line for what was apparently a touchdown but was penal- ized for fifteen yards for holding. Patterson here carried the ball out of the danger zone by a brilliant end run that netted thirty yards, starting from be- hind the goal line and circling toward the center of the field. The last quarter started with both sides still scoreless, but when Dundee fumbled a punt and R. Averill recovered it, S. Il. S. had the chance for which it had been waiting. A fake place-kick failed, and Patterson dropped back to the forty yard mark and booted a beautiful drop kick that sailed gracefully over the bar. This was the only score of the game, and left Sycamore the victor 3-0. In the last few minutes of play Sycamore found a weak spot off tackle and drove down the field almost to the goal line before the whistle blew. ' Page Sf14ef1!y-erkhl .,.. ., . oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooco 'i f 'f 'V-f YW Y 'W Y T'Y:'Tf W1 Y W F fx! f ' ' ' gg 4' ' 1swQe'fvff'a A QV i-H 1 BH QF' 11 w - Ox .-1Lw:x,x A fa A 5 J ,..,, ,W ... 4-.W v..........-V..--,.,-- -JL .M , - -L Lf-1 ---1 -- - 'MJ - - ,, QQ ,Q , N fy 'N A f--X f f NN If-my-xvxdof , A , x, , V U Q ,T I M .- A .W ,,,m-fx,,, ,H , ,. , '1i'5'7QfLJ37x1N K'f'N9t7QJ :fS2C?kyC9Q9x'!:-QQvf'cfQfQQf9Qx:P.:.':7Q -f A-3 fn G,K.:':'ff21eff3,X'D 4 QMSfi'fafww-ffQv'Qlr1- i-A OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO I-I L I C: S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1: :' 1 l I Y l Heavyweight Basketballnlileview With the lightest team in the conference, Sycamore annexed the cham- pionship of the Little Seven for the second year in succession, after a most successful season of nine conference victories and but three defeats, and a total season 's record of fourteen games won and five lost. The team made up in fight and pep what it lacked in weight, and many contests were turned from defeat to victory by brilliant H comebacks in the final minutes of play. In the opening game of the season, Coach Giffin's five bowed to the on- rush of the Waterman quintet in a game full of disheartening hard luck, by the score of 13-12. Elburn was humbled the following week 14-9, in a game in which the home boys showed marked improvement over the brand of basketball displayed against Waterman. The opening. conference game of the season Was against Naperville on December 8. The heavy DuPage county quintet proved to have too much luck for our boys, and it was by luck, as later games more than proved, that Syca- more lost 23-6 to a team which they had little trouble in subduing later in the season. Captain Butzow and his fighting five came into their own the following week at Dundee, and proved their true worth by winning from that fast team 23-20. Sycamore basketeers fought their way to a second conference victory over Batavia on December 22, when the Windmill city team fell by a score of 17-15. For the eighth successive time since 1920, DeKalb was once again defeat- ed on their floor on January 5, 25-23, in an exceptionally close contest. The fol- lowing night at Batavia Sycamore fell before their opponents' short pass game. and in a game that was fast and scrappy, yet poorly oiliciated, we lost 32-23. Our losing streak ended after the game at St. Charles, when we dropped a close contest 20-16, after playing winning ball most of the game. i Geneva furnished little more than practice opposition the next Week on our floor, and our heavies had no trouble in defeating their tall opponents 25-7. Wheaton was defeated the following week on their own floor in an overtime contest 25-23, in one of the most thrilling games of the season. At Naperville the S. H. S. quintet proved beyond all doubt its superiority over that aggrega- tion by giving them a 23-4 beating, and when Wheaton came to Sycamore the Page Eighty l I l l 1 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooo E THE 'l'0l'RNAMl'INT SQVAD l l':z11m'is liusvlm, NIIQUIIC l'111l4ll'11, Hzlrulul l,1lttl'1'S0ll, Huy llolsun, l:il'll1ll'll llouvvr, Gvurgv Bufzow, i':npt:nin: Huy Averill, Harold I4'1'u4lo1'iuks,Gcurgu 1,0illillll'!', Ks-nm-ilu Guslufsm- l.m'l:lml S1l'UIllllUlIl. 5-Hue Hewyweiglwt Record Novo111lw1- Syvzlnlow ..... 12 XY2Lf0l'lll2l!l lil Dvvclulwl' Sj'1'illll0l'l' .,... 14 l':Illll1'll ........ 9 l,l'K't'llllN'l' SXCHIIIOVK' ..... ti Nzlpcrvillv 221 Dl'4'I'IIllN'l' SYUEIIIIOH' ..... 233 Illlllllvt' .... 20 I7t'1'0IllI7l'l' Sym-zlnmru ..... 17 HEITEIVUI .... lf: I Jauu1u1'y Sy1'il,lll0l'0 ..... 25 Doliullv .... 252 J2Illll2ll'.V Sym-un1ol'v ..... 225 liatzlvizl ....... 252 -Izulxmry Hyvzunou- ..... 16 St. Vlmrlvs ..... 20 Jilllllill'-V Syvzllllolw ..... 25 Gm-114-vzx ....... T -l2llllI2lI V Sym-eunrwo ..... 25 NYIIUEIIOII ,... 223 l 0lll'llii1'.V Syvanwrc ..... 235 Nznpn-1'viI1v -I l 0lll'll2ll'y SYUEIIIIOIW' ..... 28 XYIICQIUTII 20 l 1'l3l'll2ll'y Syvmuol-v ,, 230 ffl'I1l'Yil .... 218 l t'IH'll2ll',V Syvzuno1'v ..... 15 Dumivo .... I2 l l'lPl'll2ll'y Syl'2llll0l'l' ..... 215 lh-Kalllm ........ H l 1'lll'llill'j' Syvzllllolw' ,,,,, 20 St, f'lHll'll'S ..... IS Klux-vlx Sym-zzlllorv ..... li? Wlwuton lil Al2ll'l'll SyC2lIll0l'0 ..... 15 llntznvin .... lf! 'l'ot :1l Pomts ..... ........,... 3 152 'l'01:1l Points INNS Pagv liighly-one 4, w OOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0 O0000O0000000000 00 00 000 I'-I L I C S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000 I a Heavyweight Basl-cetball Rex7iev0 C Concludedj next week for a return game Gifiin's proteges turned the tide again by winning 28-20, in one of the fastest games of the season. At Geneva that team showed real class and our boys were made to show their real worth to win, but their fighting spirit and ability to score at the most timely points enabled Sycamore to win 30-26. The next game against Dundee on our fiooriwas one of the most exciting frays seen for some time, but when the final whistle blew our boys were on top, 15-12, giving them a tie for first place in the conference. The return game with DeKalb on our floor proved to be one of the most exciting games of the year, and although the result was never in doubt, the mob of fans in attendance was in a constant frenzy throughout the four quarters, and the final score saw S. II. S. an easy victor, 26-8. In a most closely contested and fiercely fought battle, Sycamore. won the clear title to the Little Seven championship by winning from St. Charles in the last game of the regular season by a score of 20-18. At the Aurora District tournament the first week of March Sycamore Won its first game from VVheaton on the morning of March 2, 19-14. This was the third defeat administered to the DuPage county quintet during the season. Before the largest crowd of the tourney, Sycamore played its second game on Friday night against the rangy Batavians, and during the first half fought their heavier opponents on even terms to an 8-8 tie. The last two quar ters were an exhibition of the hardest fought and scrappiest play of the tourna- ment, but the third quarter proved disastrous to S. H. S., and although both teams fought to a standstill in the final minutes of play, the lead of our oppon- ents proved to be too great to overcome and when the final whistle blew Batavia held the victor's laurels by the count of 19-15. Until the finals of the meet, in which Batavia fell before the attack of West Aurora, a weaker team, but in better condition, Sycamore was the only team at the tournament that kept the regular Batavia line-up at top speed throughout any game. Vlfest Aurora won the tournament from tl1e Windmill city quintet in the finals 16-14. Page Eighty-two l 1 OOOOO00000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 O000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOU l ,-..-.........,W , fir. fm' -'ff' V - xl-'H ' 'f F7-v '- '- '-w r-y-1 v KN! C' V V ' W 'wwf W . Aw V26 Z5 P I I y 1 r 1. Q f w ,K V rm .f s-, . . iii, issue 'Ik?3!2kiik,iT1 1 X fx LJ jc! L 1 kJ J ii T 1 3. . V, ., Q55 x ' 'V 7 7 6 QGD13QQ'EQPf9X3i9Q3i?l93GD'33J'?F59 L3QQ7f3GE53 ' Q17 Li 0325563739-F355E'WCfGGDl2G'3G f193'-Q4N3'5fv? x:vC'ls7Q4s? 5 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO O0 O00 I-I I C, S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 7 -- . MR. W. E. GIFFIN-ln his second year as di- rector of athletics at S. ll. S., Coach Giffin has done excellent work in developing teams of such calibre as have made enviable! records in the conference. llis record of producing two Little Seven basketball championship teams in the past two years is an achievement of which Sycamore is proud. Mr. Gitlin's fairness with the athletes and his line spirit has won its way into the loyalty of all athletic boosters of Q , Sycamore High. GEORGE BUTZOW-As captain of the '23 quintet 'tButz was one of the coolest, most dependable and able leaders that S. ll. S. has produced in several years. Ilis record as for- ward speaks for itself as but a slight indication of his ability. Butz is one of the Seniors who will be greatly missed 11eXt year. i 4 EUGENE CFUDDHN-In his second year on the lirst five, Ike was the terror of every team in the Little Seven. Ilis speed and endurance spelled defeat for his opponent, and his timely baskets won many a game for Sycamore Iligh. As a speedy tloor man Ike had few superiors in the conference. Page Eighty-four 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO oooooooooooooooooooooooooo A T H L E T I C S oooooo ooooooooooooooooooo - HAROLD PATTERSON- Pat was another member of the Class of '23 whose agility and pep helped make the team what it was. As center of this year's team Pat did his part in the S. II. S. offense, and was the high scorer in many games. His ability to cage both long and short shots made him a most valuable aid to the forwards. KENNETII GUSTAFSON-It will be many years before Sycamore will be able to boast of another guard who can excel Gubby on the defensive. Ilis work during the past season was one big reason why S. H. S. won the con- ference title for the second time. Gub show- ed his worth at the tournament where he made the all-star team. RICHARD IIOOVER-The only Junior on the team Dick proved himself a guard of the first class, and occasionally dropped in a field goal to raise Syca1nore's total. Dick is the captain of next year's five, and we wish him every success, which we believe the team of '24 will have. Page Eighty-ive l l 1 l oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc I 9 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 9 - I H 1 1 7 l 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO H I C S 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 1 1- A Lightweight Basketball Review By George Lezizauer, '25 The Lightweight season of 1922-23 was the most successful in years. A1- though lighter than many of the conference teams, Sycamore 's superiority was not long in doubt after the season was well advanced. The record of the team was thirteen victories out of sixteen starts, and never was the squad defeated on the home floor. The season opened with a slow game with Genoa, and due to the fact that the line-up was constantly shifting, Sycamore won 5-4. The next game with Naperville, the first conference contest of the season, resulted in an overtime win by a score of 14-12. At Dundee the S. II. S. quintet had little trouble i11 winning from their opponents 18-13, and this record' was still maintained the following week when Batavia fell after a hard fought game, 24-20. The first defeat of the season came at DeKalb, when the Barb city crew took a 13-6 game. The following night at Batavia Sycamore lost to the Windmill City quin- tet after an exceptionally poorly refereed game, 11-7 . The string of three de- feats ended the next week at St. Charles, when that heavy team was defeated until the final minute of play, when the score was reversed and Sycamore lost 11.9 The next game, with Geneva, proved to be the easiest game of the year. and the S. 11. S. boys had no trouble in taking the game by the one-sided score of 22-1. The game at Wheaton was one of the hardest of the season, but the heretofore undefeated Wheatonians fell before the Sycamore offense 12-10. At Naperville the DuPage county team was given its second beating of the year in a slow game, 9-6. The return contest with Wheaton at Sycamore proved to be one of the fastest and snappiest games on our schedule, but S. H. S. came out on top 9-8. The return game with Geneva on the latter 's fioor resulted in a well earned vic- tory 14-11. In a close game Dundee was subdued for the second time on our home floor, 13-9. On February 19, DeKalb came to Sycamore prepared to take another game, but the Little Seven triumphed after the fastest and best played game seen on the home floor for some time, and Captain Resch and his quintet finally came out with a 14-13 victory. , The final game of the season was with St. Charles, whose record was an unbroken string of victories. The Sycamore squad, although greatly outweigh- ed, fought their way to the longer end of the score, and held the honor of being the only conference team to defeat the St. Charles aggregation, 14-13. Thus ended the 1923 Lightweight season, with Sycamore in second place, while St. Charles won the title. With a record of ten games won and but two lost the S. H. S. squad finished a most successful season, and will make a strong- er bid for the title next year. Page Eighty-six ooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooo I9 2 3 oo ooo ooo o o ooooooooooooooo TIIIC Lili I I'l'WlClGIl'l' SQUAD I XrtlmrQlu1l'11st1'om, Ht'!'lllII'll 'l'v:u'I1, Huy H1-Isun, Gm:-gl' l,4-innglmq-y 1,-,-Hlwix lg,.,t.1,w g':,l,1Hi,,: Roy Awrill, Harold FI'0lll'll'kS, I,ul:uu1l Strombum, Ffilllli Huftnliu. rl-he Lightweight Record D1-vvllllwl' 1 Syl'Hlll0l'0 .. fm GUIIUEI ....... .. 4 Hl?1'l'IlllM'l' 8 Syvzlllxom' ..... 14 Nzxpurvillv .... .... l 2 llvvvlullwl- 15 Syvz1,n1m'v .... 18 Dumlvm- .... .... 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I '1'h1e 111111v1- 1111-111111111-11 1111-11. 1vi111 111111-1-s 111' the s11111111, will 11r11l1a111y 1'1-11- 1'1-s1-111 Sy1-11111111'1- 111 1111- A111'111'11 111v1111111111 1111-01 1111 May 19. Fagr Eig I1 ly- 1-flqlz I 0OOO00OO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 O0O0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO1. -5' fl: j ' ' X F WV 'So if X ..1h 'QA' Q Nh I X N N, f k 8... llt 1f 'gg3:f : ' 1 Xns xki W ! M xx i- fy 2 I F2 Lg! Ar 0000 OOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO O A L Ll M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOC 000000000000 I fume Alumni Officers , MR. MEHRITT LITTLE Class of 1919 Vive-P1'c.sidc11t N MHS. VIIAIKIAICS I4lf'l'ZUW MISS MARY SAl l UliD 1112188 oi' ISJHU Class of 1888 1,1'CSillL'Il1 Sm-c1'ut:11'y MIK. KIRIIZALL f'0liBlAl '1i Vlslss ol' IEHT T1'L'ilSLl1'6l' 1 Page Ninflv N OOO0O000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 T l 0000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A L l I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000 The Alumni Association The first class was graduated from the Sycamore High School in 1875, previous to which the pupils merely left school. Twenty-four classes number- ing 223 students completed the three-year course which was offered until 1898, when the present four-year course was introduced. Since 1900, when the first four-year class graduated, more than 600 students have claimed Sycamore High as their Alma Mater. - With nearly a stationary population in the city of Sycamore this increase in high school attendance reflects the growing interest in secondary education among both students and parents. The Alumni association owes its organization to Superintendent A. J. Blanchard who in 1881 called a meeting of the Alumni for that purpose. With only nineteen present the association was organized with Byron Slade as Presi- dent, Anna Maxiield, Vice-President, Frank Blanchard, Secretary and Oren Nichols, Treasurer. The first Alumni entertainment was held in J unc, 1882, in the old Wilk- ins Hall, and consisted of essays and 01-ations by those present, in addition to the address of the President and music. In the years which have elapsed since this first meeting the association has had varied experiences. Many have moved away or have become engrossed with other cares and duties, but the general interest has been sustained and the Old Grads still have a warm place in their hearts for the school, and they rejoice in its success and are proud as the younger members of the Alumni fill worthy places in other schools and become citizens of various communities, but no matter how far one journeys, no matter how great his success, his Alma Mater, Sycamore High School, gave him the foundation for his achievements and he owes it untold loyalty and support. -MARY E. SAFFORD, '88, Page Ninegf-one I OOOOOOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO000000000 Q OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A L l I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ' An Alumnus Congratulates the Class of ,23 As the birthday of every Alumnus whose forehead has been sprinkled from the font of learning of the Sycamore High School, approaches, our thoughts turn back to our Alma Mater, and to the happy day, for some nearly a half century ago, when we were born into this great fraternity, the Alumni of the Sycamore High School. Comprising seven hundred Hfty-three members, from every variety of pursuit, and scattered from Canada to New Mexico and over etwenty-five States, we, the Alumni, congratulate you, the Class of 1923, upon your graduation, We have watched your progress through your course to its successful culmination. The years through which you have been passing are the happiest of your whole life, and the events of Commencement week the proudest mo- ments of your life. You have well earned the success and joy now attained, and the honors are yours,-the pleasure in bestowiug them is ours. For the most part you have learned truths without pain or sacrifice- every idea you possess, every theory you hold, sprang from another man's brain. You are now entering the University of Action where individuals think for themselves, and attain wisdom by brow-sweat and heart-hurt. Before you lies the whole arena of human choice and human opportunity, in which the battle-cry of action is to make good.', We are not forgetful of the honors you won while in school--your ora- tions, your debates, your plays and your athletic triumphs. But all these were part of your development. From now on, you will not be noticed till you do something to prove that you have an absolute VALUE in society. The world demands that the educated man shall be SOMEBODY, and prove l1is right to the title. Your degree merely identifies you as one from whom the world has a right to expect MORE than it can ask from the untutored mass. It is not a badge of superiority until you so demonstrate it. It does, however, admit you into the membership of our association, and it gives me great pleasure to Wel- come you on behalf of my fellow Alumni. As you leave the Walls wherein are wrapt so many happy memories to pass into a new class and help solve today 's problems, the best wishes of five decades of Alumni go with you. May the future smile sweetly upon your etfortsg let your class motto from now on be that of good citizenship, for as the martyred Garfield said, Our great hope for the future, our great safeguard against danger, is to be found in the general and thorough education of tl1e people, and in the VIRTUE that accompanies such education. i Cordially yours, LOWELL B. SMITH. '03 Page Ninety-two oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooo0oooooooooo ooooooooooooooo cocoooooooocoooooooooooooooo I I M N I 0000000OOOQOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO lnteresting Topics By Several Prominent Graduates Dr. Thomas D. Wood, a graduate of Sycamore lligh School in 1882, who is now Head of the Department of llealth Education at Columbia University, has favored us with a most interesting discourse on a subject on which he is especially well informed. IS A COLLEGE EDUCATION NECESSARY TO SUCCESS? Success in life may be measured by one's purpose and effort to make the world a better place. Success involves primarily useful citizenship, helpful membership in home and community, in economic, social and political life, in work and in leisure. Success also involves worthy contribution to the biologic, social and moral inheritance of coming generations. The function of the public school is to give the best possible training to all boys and girls in the fundamentals and essentials of the program of life briefly outlined. The province of the high school is to provide opportunity for further preparation beyond the elementary school, to the boys and girls who possess re- quisite mental ability, sufficient resources in time and money and the needed incentives to lead them to further study. . About one per cent of the young men and women in this country go through college. Probably 507, or more of the men and women exerting the highest type of beneficial, constructive leadership in the nation 's life are college graduates. Essential success and happiness will be achieved by many who do not go to college. However, the graduates from high school, who have a reasonable amount of intellectual ability: who have enough health, common sense and serious purpose to get the essential best from study and other advantages of college life on the Whole achieve greater success than if they had not gone to college. Mr. Fred W. VVaterman, who was graduated from Sycamore lligh in 1886, who is one of the most successful of S. ll. S. Alumni, being Manager of the Gary Tube Company of Lorain, Ohio, says: Your most gracious assignment of subject for S. ll. S. 'Oracle,' 'Essent- tials of Success,' is flattering, dependent, however, on point of view. I well re- call judgment passed by an acquaintance regarding the success of a mutual friend in these terms, 'Oh! he has reached the age and stage Where he is giving prescriptions for Success' I shall refrain, therefore, from prescriptions know- ing that 'Success' is measured according to viewpoint and always 'just aheadg' however, the good, clean, honest, patriotic, industrious citizen and Christian is bound to succeed from whatever angle viewed. Page N inety-three OOOOOOOOOOOUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 00000ooooooooooooooooooooo00000 9 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A I-I I I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Q I Mr. Arthur N. Talbot, a member of the Class of 1875, who is one of the few living who graduated with the first class of the Sycamore High School, has written on a most interesting phase of college education. Mr. Talbot has been for several years Professor of Municipal and Sanitary Engineering, in charge of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics at the University of Illinois. IS A COLLEGE EDUCATION NECESSARY FOR THE SUCCESS 'OF THE AVERAGE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE? For one who makes proper use of his opportunities in college and then in later years utilizes the training and development in making further develop- ment and further growth, a college education will bring joy and satisfaction and add greatly to his usefulness and to his opportunities for service. It is, of course, not essential to the success of the average high school graduate, for development and growth may come without it, if the right effort and the right means are employed. Properly taken and properly utilized, a college education makes desirable preparation toward one 's life-work and may be expected to contribute much toward success. Fred H. Alden, S. H. S., '88, formerly an esteemed resident of Sycamore, now Sales Manager of the California Wire Company, Orange, Calif., one of the largest industries of its kind in the VVest, has written 'a most interesting article on the Essentials of Success. ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS. It is an axiom of the legal profession that the best lawyer is not the one who knows the most law but who knows best where to find it. This seems to justify me, then, fsince I have to compress into a hundred words my idea of a subject upon which libraries have been written,j in simply oifering excerpts from the writings of two great optimists. Of material success, Josh Billings hit the bullseye with After awl ced an dun, the gran sekret ov winning is tew win. There is no other essential, is there? But for the real essentials of that success which makes life livable, let Stevenson draw the specifications. 'F To be honest, to be kind, to earn a little and to spend a little less, to make upon the whole a family happier for his presence, to renounce when that shall be necessary and not be embittered, to keep a few friends, but these without capitulation-above all, on the grim con- dition, to keep friends with himself-here is a task for all that a man has of fortitude and delicacy. He has an ambitious soul who would ask more. Page Ninety-Four oooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 0000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A L l I M N I 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Adam C. Cliffe, of the Class of 1885, formerly senator of the Thirty-fifth Congressional District, and now Judge of the Federal Court in Chicago, who has risen to an exceptionally high position in political activities, has written an ex- cellent article on the Essentials of Success. ESSENTIALS OF SUCCESS. It may not be amiss at this time to say a word about the tendency to re- gard the sayings of the young people about commencement time as not of much moment and entitled to little thought. The theme of the oration of the commencement orator giving the remedy that will cure all the ills of the body politic and settling with well- trained phrases matters that have divided the statesmen of the world--have a disinctive influence in disciplining and shaping tl1e standard of later years in the student 's life. Success as commonly used is an elastic term but yields in the final analysis to the general verdict of mankind-achievement beyond the ordinary. It may be in many fields of human endeavor--finance, professions, music, art and the great humanitarian endeavor for the welfare of the human species, uni- versal in its scope. The elements of success are many, depending somewhat on the individ- ual, his temperament, standards, and surroundings finally merged into Good Hard Work. This, with a clean mind and a healthy body, can move empires, and embraces all the essentials and elements that ultimately lead to success along any path of human progress. l-.lk-.1 OPPORTUNITIES OF OUR HOME TOWN. George A. James, of the Class of 1896, Clerk of the Circuit Court of De- Kalb County, Secretary of the Board of Education, and one of the most public spirited citizens of Sycamore, says on the subject of Opportunities of Our Home Town z Our home town has an opportunity of doing a world of good for its boys and girls. I mean not only those of school age, but also those grown- ups who have thought enough of old Sycamore to continue to live here. That opportunity is the providing of a community center or recreation place where the young folks might go and mingle, as young folks will, under proper but not too strict supervision, a place provided with all manner of recreation and pleasure that appeal to the young heart and make its owner forget the public pool rooms and hang-outs that tend to lead the young into bad habits and worse company. ' Page Ninety-fue, OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OO0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Q i oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo A L I I M N I ooooooooooooooo oooooooooooo T..i il. .... S. A. Holcomb, S. H. S. '86, President of the Holcomb-Dutton Lumber Co. and senior partner in the firm of Holcomb Bros. of Sycamore, one of the most prominent coal and lumber dealers in northern Illinois, who is gifted with the happy faculty of combining humor with the hard knocks of life, and whose inimitable style has often been compared with that of Walt Mason, has written one of his poetical prose articles which always create much favorable comment OPPORTUNITIES AT HOME. Opportunity, some people think, dwells in a far and distant place and so they often fail to know him when they meet him face to face. He is always poking around or knocking on some door, but so many fail to recognize this, and miss him evermore. The glamour of some unseen spots seem to cause some folks to roam, tho Opportunity is tickling at their ribs while lingering 'round their home. The enchantment of some elysian field may be a spot to love, and Oppor- tunity may boost you there but you 'll also have to shove. Luck may work with Opportunity to try and help you get along, but Labor, Ability and Good Sense are the goods to keep you going strong. The lure of some elusive place may bring some fame and some renown, but the same gumption also will do it if ap- plied in our home town. Opportunity is always in front of you if you ,ve the right sort of a mind, but don 't desert him and turn away and leave him far behind. Grab Opportun- ity wherever you can-in Hong Kong, New York or Rome-but all the while at every turn he's facing you at home. He 's working harder here at home than any other spot within our view, but to give him a chance or half a chance the job 's all up to you. Mr. Archie W. Jessen, '14, who is now instructor in the Manual Arts Department of Hughes High School, of Cincinnati, Ohio, has written in most interesting form of the educational opportunities of the Middle West. EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. t'No longer does the graduate of our high schools need to travel far from home to acquire the culture and preparation formerly obtainable only in old traditional colleges. The universities and colleges of the Middle West offer courses pertinent and preparatory to any of the many possible vocations. It is, and rightly should be, a matter of pride to us, that by a journey of a few hours or a day at most, a student may find himself at the doors of a school known for its patient guidance of the ambitions and desires of the students who come under its care. These schools and colleges of the Middle West beckon to you and offer the best that they have for your future in trade, business, or profes- sion, whichever has been your choice. Page N inety-six OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOO0O00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - - - O000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCOOOOO A L I I M N I 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - 1 - Remember ,way B8Cli When--- Prof. A. J. Blanchard on occasions would have some pupils pick pins up from the fioor and then other developments took place simultaneously? I Friday afternoons were devoted to rhetoricals or a spelling-down? Pails of water with tin dippers supplied the thirsty children? Three or .four of us boys would feel that we had been sufficiently vir- tuous for a week or so, to ask Mr. Blanchard if we might take the telescope up on the cupalo after school? And how you could see 'way up and down the crick, both ways from the North Bridge, and even past Norwegian Grove, and if your imagination was good you could almost see the cows around Uottrell's barn switch their tails? Gosh, them was the happy days! If a teacher had to leave the room, she appointed a monitor to see that order was preserved during her absence? We never knew there was such a word as semester but we attended school by the term ? The Bible was read every morning and roll was called? In the summer of 1886, a couple 'of us, fresh from Oberlin, Coh, very fresh lj laid out the first tennis court in town, cn the back playground of Central School? Several generations of schoolboy feet had packed the surface into such a concrete-like condition that we were on the point of giving up the project, from the impossibility of leveling it oif, but Mr. Oakley, the good old scout, brought his gray team and a scraper down and helped us out. We chose to lose our recesses for a week rather than visit Mr. Blanchard in the oflice after some misdemeanor? The old Central School caught fire on two different occasions away up in the tower, but the school still kept on? Girls wore shawls to school-very few had hats? We used slates and squeaky slate-pencils? We' had jumping contests at recesses and noon time and Mr. Dragoo's words of condolence repeatedly made to the loser was that he would have won only for the fact he lit too quick? , H , , We used to wander in the halls and corriders of the old high school building and thought they were so wide and roomy, more so than those in any other school building anywhere else? Page Nineg'-:even OOOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK' I 9 2 3 O0000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Q oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo A L I I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 1 1 I i You felt terribly important because Ben Dragoo let you ring the last bell and you hoped the girl you worshiped from afar Qjust thenl would go by the door and notice your post of responsibility? Horatius at the bridge had nothing on you. CThe pessimism of advancing years tells me that Ben pulled a Tom Sawyer on us kids with that last bell business. As a duty it probably didn 't appeal to Ben a cent 's worth, but as an honored privilege it was eagerly competed for.D The school rooms were heated by stoves? Classes in Gothic Hall were called to the front of the room andsat on the dark, red wooden benches termed recitation seats? Some of the school-desks had lids which could be ralsed, and behind them pupils whispered and ate popcorn? The girls wore frizzes pinned inside the brims of their hats? Gothic Hall was divided by a partition and we poked notes through the cracks and knot-holes? 4 On rare occasions, Mr. Blanchard brought out the laboratory apparatus and gave us some experimentsu? Girls wore waterproofs, sunbonnets, white aprons and sich ? There were no report cards and we never knew whether we had pass- ed until the end of the year? At the time of the Freedman fire, we boys all went to school dressed with collars and neckties from the fire? fWe didn 't get in U Lloyd Pratt, on a bet, tumbled out of his seat and with his pocket full of marbles scattered them all over the floor, creating a big sensation? When you looked through the transom you'd see the feet of some boy fiying past. At such ti1nes'Mr. Blanchard used to borrow pins to fix up the rents! When the principal CProf. Whitesidej always wore a C'plug hat, and once he got the boys to choose up sides in a snowball fight? We chose up but the noon hour was up and we had to wait a day to have the fight, so we soaked the snow in water and froze them-and the professor got the snowballs right in the hat. Us boys from the country used to hunt for vacant lots to play ball and we got driven out of nearly every lot in town? ' them days zk gone jZre'ver Page Ninety-eight OOOOO0OO0000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - I 0000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOODOO A L I I M N OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000OO Alumni Directory Sycamore HzQg'fz Scfzool, Sfycamore, Illzrzozlv 1875-1922 CLASS OF 1875. Ella Harrington, Deceased. Geor e F. S hoonm F g c aker, airdale, Ill. Byalitilll A. Slade, 935 Church St., Rockford. Arthur Talbot, 1113 W. California Ave., Urbana, Ill. CLASS OF 1870. Judson Hall, Deceased. John Quinn, Gothenburg, Neb. Olive Worcester qDr. O. W. Swanj, Conant, Fla. CLASS OF 1877. Gilbert H. Denton, 1724 Gaylord St.. Den- ver, Colo. Elsie S. Dow, 601 College Ave., Wheaton, Ill. Mary Love iMrs. George Roblnsonj, D ceased e . Amy Luther CMrs. Fred Sablnl, Sycamore. Jennie Marshall CMrs. Cormackl, De- ceased. Anna Maxfleld CMrs. C. A. Bunkerb, 393 N. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Mattie Stuart fMrs. C. A. Bishopy, 25 Stephens Court, Brooklyn, N. Y. Stella Tlflt iMrs. P. T. Larrabeel, De- ceased. Elizabeth Walker iMrs. C. H. Hoyty, Syca- more. GLA SS OF 1878. Oren B. Nichols, North Yamhill, Ore. Flora Seacord fMrs. William McDonoughj, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1879. Elmer J. Baker, 431 S. Dearborn St., Ch!- ca o. Fraifk W. Blanchard, Deceased. Elizabeth Langhorn, Deceased. Florence M. Talbot CMrs. F. O. VanGalder7. 1010 20th St., Rock Island, Ill. Esfher Ann Thurston tMrs. Grossj, Colo, owa. CLA SS OF 1880. Nellie Gray CMrs. C. S. Gravesj, 925 Maple Ave., Evanston, Ill. Ellen VV. Hopkins, Sycamore. Walter Langlois, Sycamore. , Judson Lattln, Healdsburg, Calif. Mary Ann McCal'!!ery CMrs. John Shattcrsj, Deceased. CLASS OF 1881. Charles A. Boies, Los Angeles, Cal. Lucy M. Boles, Deceased. . Carrie E. Coolidge iMrs. John McClureJ, De eased. c . Rose E. Dodge tMrs. A. Palmerj, Deceased. Mary F. Jones tMrs. Mary Bakery, Syca- more. Mary A. Shurtleff IMrs. Addie Rykertj, 822 S. Clarmont Ave., Chlcafo. ' Jessie B. Shurtlefi QMrs essie B. Cheas- boroy, 206 S. 2nd St., Maywood, Ill. CLASS OF 1882. Abbie Waterman Alden iMrs. Thomas D. Woodj 501 W. 120th St., New York City. Minnie Frances Black fMrs. Charles C. Shaferj Kansas City, Mo. Merton Willis Bryant, Deceased. Ida Luella Bannister, Deceased. Fanny May Blanchard tMrs. Charles Prltchardl, 615 7th St., LaSalle, Ill. Helen L. Cliffe QM:-s. William Qulnnl. Clare, Ill. Victor I. Clark, 1002 Mineral Point Ave. Janesville, Wls. Effie A. Holaday fMrs. Effie Estabrookb, Qaddress unknownl. Claire L. Lattln, Sycamore Sarah E. Lattin, 1616 E. Lincoln Highway, DeKalb, Ill. Ocea E. Moffett, Deceased. Alice B. Peck QMrs. J. S. Mlllsj, Harvey, Ill. May Quinn fMrs. C. P. Wadleyj, 7918 Lowe A Ave., Chicaigo. Violetta S. T fit fMrs. J. H. Tlndallb, 802 6th St., S. E., Minneapolis Minn. , Anna M. 'repsen mrs. A. smlzm, 210954 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, Calif. Miriam E. Waite iMrs. M. E. Belshawl, Deceased. Thomas D. Wood, 501 W. 120th st., New York Clty. CLASS OF 1883. Thomas M. Cliffe Sycamore. Mary O. Finley QMrs. S. M. Slngletonb, 522 Maple Ave., Wllmette, Ill. Chtarleig. Graves, 925 Maple Ave., Evans- on, . Eva R. Hall, Sycamore. May Florence Harkness fMrs. Hugh Mc- Queenl, 206 So. 12th St., Rocktor , Ill. Grace C. Knapp iMrs. H. S. Earleyy, De- ceased. Harriet Overocker, Sycamore. Winona Overocker fMrs. Winona Yeagerl, Kirkland, Ill. Ruth A. Shurtlellf lMrs. V. I. Clarkb, 1002 Mineral Point Ave., Janesville, Wls. George S. Talbot, Deceased. Wallace M. Waterman, M. D., 3959 Madi- son St., Chicago. Page Ninety-nine oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc I Q 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o l OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO CLASS OF 1884. Carrie L. Brown 1Mrs. G. Estabrookj, 132 S. 7th St., DeKalb, 111. Porter B. Coolidie, Lander, Wyo. Bridget F. Hop ins 4Mrs. John Cofeyl. Maple Park, Ill. Milton H. Kendrick, Sherburne, N. Y. Robert M. Johnson, laddress unknownl. Julius E. Matteson, 334 W. South St.. De- Kalb, Ill. W.lF. Shurtleff, 815 Lake Ave., Wllmetze, I . CLASS OF 1885. Anna L. Ahern fMrs. D. M. Morphyj, De- Kalb, Ill. , Myrtle Chamberlain QMrs. F. E. NICYIOISJ, Sycamore. Maud J. Crossett, Deceased. Adam C. Cliffe, Sycamore. Lewis M. Gross, Deceased. ' Charles H. Graves, Canon City, Colo. Edith M. Lawrence KMrs. A. A. Marcyj, 603 Mlles St., Chippewa Falls, Wis. Albert P. Ohlmacher, Deceased. Chariot-te V. Shurtlfeff, 1Mrs. M. F. Carl- sonj, Sycamore. Lida 'A. Shurtleff iMrs. D. B. Rykertb, Sycamore. Ralgh L. Wyman, 5822 Washington Blvd., C lcago. Edlth A. Wyman, Gold Creek, Nevada. CLASS OF 1886. Vernon A. Allan, Deceased. Ida L. Coolidge fMrs. E. F. Waltey, 4640 Colfax Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Sarah A. Cottrell fMrs. L. Bucky, 121 D St., Wenatchee, Wash. Nora Dayton iMrs. Nora A. Wardj, Syca- more Maud B. Ellwood fMrs. Sherman Rootj, 385 St. Palos St., Glencoe, Ill. Sanford A. Holcomb, Sycamore. Marie L. Langlois QMrs. D. Mlddletonj, Sycamore. Agnes C. Ralph, Owensmouth, Calif. Edwin F. Waite, 4640 Colfax Ave., Minne- . .apolis, Minn. Fred W. Waterman, Elyria, Ohio. CLASS OF 1887. . Allda A. Banka tMrs. Rahnp, Downers Grove, Ill. J. Manley Clark, Genoa, Ill. Anna J. Cottrell fMrs. Dlmony, Deceased. Maude Kelley QMrs. F. H. Aldeny, 429 So. Grand St., Orange, Calif. Elsie A. Robinson, Del Rio, Tenn. Mary H. Shurtleff fMrs. Masonl, Deceased. Frank Sivwright, Hutchinson, Mlm!- Clara Wheeler, Sycamore. O Arthur B. Wood, 2528 VVar:'lng St., Berke- lcy, Calif. CLASS OF 1888. Charlotta M. Armstrong fMrs. Park Rich- mondl, 731 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Flgdli-I. Alden, 429 So, Grand St, Orange, a . John H. .Clark, Hinckley, Ill. Eva M. Green fMrs. Fred Worcesterj, Genoa, Ill. Susan E. Harroun, 940 Del Mar St., Pasa- dena, Calif. Edward F. Kenyon, 4555 Ellis Ave., Chi- cago. Florence L. Miller fMrs. N. Townsendb, 2024 Leland Ave., Chicago. Adelbert P. Nichols, 3283 Chestnut St., Kansas City, Mo. John T. Reilly, 6442 Ellis Ave., Chicago. Mary E. Safford, Sycamore. Charles Sivwright, Deceased. Henry Saftord Deceased. Lillian M. Talbot 4Mrs. A. V. Millarj, 1011 Grand St., Madison, Wls. Dan -P. Wild, Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Quincy, Ill. CLASS OF 1889. Lillian Adee QMrs. C. A. Stonel, 670 S. Euclid Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Lavinia A. Dobson, tMrs. C. E. Nicholsonj, Deceased. Sarah B. 'Martin CMrs. Jay C. Van Klrkj, 930 Lawrence Ave., Chlcagio. Lore:1a0Matteson tMrs. Fran Reedl. Tal- en, re. Cora E. Mordoff fMrs. James Ratcllffej. Lake Worth, Fla. Nell E. Ronin, Sycamore. Ada. Phelps, tMrs. Blanchardl, Deceased. Cofgafi Schuyler, 221 N. Second St., De- a . . V CLASS 0F 1890- Clara B. Brown iMrs. I-I. Brownj, Garden Prairie, Ill. Gertrude M. Coolidge QMrs. Charles Lloydj, Deceased. Loy L. Knlpp, Sycamore. George P. Wadley, Deceased. Emily Waterman, 458 Deming Place, Chl- cago. Leon F. Weeden, Deceased. CLASS 0F 1891. Archer M. Brundage, 515 Kenilworth Ave., Wheaton, Ill. Lillie G. Cllffe, Deceased. Rhoda A. Dragoo, Dallas, Texas.. William M. Dyer, Deceased. James Finnegan, Sycamore. Rose H. Langhorn fMrs. Elmer Boyntonl, Sycamore. Joseph T. Ronin, 18 N. Willow Ave., Austin, Ill. combi, Sycamore. Evangeline Shattuck 1Mrs. F. E. Clay- A. Anson Smith, Deceased. Lester J. Snow, 964 N. Court St., Rockford, Ill. Ernest C. Vlfills, 5412 Abbott Place, Los Angeles, Calif. , CLASS 0F 1892. , Clara A. Boynton CMrs. A. H. Holcombj, Sycamore. Vincent B. Dragoo, Waukegan, Ill. Amelia Gustavason 1Mrs. Byron Church- illl, Grundy Center, Iowa. Walter C. Haight, Visalia, Calif. Isabel D. Harkness lMrs. C. M. Caryl, Birmingham, Ala. Linnie S. Harrington, Sycamore. John E. Hunter, Deceased. l Lulu P. Knipp CMrs. Andrew Bettyl. 116 S. Lewis Ave., Forth Worth, Texas. Ellen P. Malone qMrs J. Redmondj, De- Kalb, Ill. Arthur R. Nichols, 3283 Chestnut St., Kan- sas City, Mo. ' Julia E. Rose tMrs. William Swinbankj, Sycamore. Thersa l. Tnpper fMrs. J. C. Glasstordl, 1050 White Ave., Grand Junction, Colo. John C. Waterman, care State College, Las Oruses, N. Mex. Floyd .Wh1ttemore, Sycamore. Page One Hundred OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - . . ...Ag oooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I I M I 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0 CLASS OF 1893. Bessie M. Burst tMrs. H. W. Prenticej, DeKalb, Ill. Bertha C. Burst tMrs. L. Prattj, DeKalb. Ill. Byron R. Churchill, Grundy Center, Iowa. Fannie C. Harroun, 940 Del Mar St., Pasa- dena, Calif. Arthur D. Joiner, Sycamore. Ella L. Laklns QMrs. Elllotl, Deceased. Mary A. Luther tMrs. F. Robertsy, De- ceased. Katie J. McVeley, Deceased. John B. Nesbltt, Deceased. Eleanor C. Sexton tMrs. B. B. Snowl, Marengo, Ill. Vincent D. 1Vyman, 6226 Kenmore Ave., Chicago. CLASS OF 1894. Fred L. Divine, 935 N. Lawler Ave., Chi- cago Millie O. Erickson QMrs. A. J. Johnsonj, Elkhorn, Wis. Arthur H. Holcomb, Sycamore. Edward P. Malone, Cortland, Ill. Henry Parke, Genoa., Ill. Charles H. Salford, Scott's Bluff, Neb. Arthur R. Tlschhouser, Deceased. Cora E. Wilmarth tMrs. W. L. Elliotl, Elburn, Ill. CLASS OF 1895. Edward E. Becker, Sycamore. Maimee E. Desslnger, 4202 Troost Ave., Apt. E, Kansas City, Mo. George C. Fairclo, care Court House, Ur- bana, Ill. Thomas Gormley, Cortland, Ill. Edward Hart, 118 Belvidere St., Wauke- gan, Ill. Alice I. Roberts, Deceased. Arthur G. Shurtleff, 2631 Best Ave., Chl- cago. John H. Snell, Deceased. Byron J. Snow, 260 Yosemite Ave., San Jose, Calif. Harriet M. Stevenson, Sycamore. lwlnnifred Townsend fMlrs. P. Martinj, 1011 N. 9th St., Boise, Idaho. Charles R. VVheeler, 3409 Parker Ave., Chicago. CLASS OF 1896. Estella M. Arnold tMrs. A. McDonaldJ, Spirit Lake, Iowa. Wells F. Chamberlain, 717 S. Clarence Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Elizabeth J. Driscoll tMrs. Hayes Burch- tleldj, Deceased. Sarah P. Finnegan fMrs. Myron Cranel, Sycamore. Myrtle A. Holcomb tMrs. Myrtle H. Snel- gravel, Sycamore. Roy D. Holcomb, 1452 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago. E. E. Haight, 815 Bluff St., Glencoe, Ill. George A. James, Sycamore. Cora M. Joslyn fMrs. Wilbur P. Ray- mondl, Cortland, Ill. William F. Murphy, 3411 Elaine Place, Chicago. Mary E. Parke tMrs. H. F. Frantzb, 4046 W. Kildare Ave., Irving Park, Ill. Arthur A. Perry, Maple Park, Ill. Gertrude L. Rowley C-Mrs. Fred Ballj, Sycamore. E. B. Safford, Sycamore. William E. Stutenroth, 2456 Camden Ave., Omaha, Neb. Gertrude I.. Welty fMrs. Martinb, Mineral Point, Wis. CLASS OF 1897. Anna L. Brower CMrs. J. F. Carlsonj, 123 Hill Ave., Elgin, Ill. George F. Burke, Grand Falls, Mont. Emma C. Goodall tMrs. Emma Cralgj, Salina, Kaus. Ethel B. Jordan fMrs. Perry J. Eychanerb, Maple Park Ill. Gertrude A. Lawyer tMrs. Ralph Purin- tonl, DeKalb, Ill. Anna Ohlmacher, care 2000 Orange Ave., Long Beach Calif. Mila Parke lMrs. W. W. Coultasj, Syca- more. Mary A. Patton fMrs. Robert Clarkb, Los Angeles, Calif. Amela A. Pierson tMrs. E. L. Robertsb, Derea, Ky. Florence M. Pratt, Deceased. Ida M. Swanson tMrs. Ida. Wiseb, Moline, Ill. Mary E. Westgate fMrs. William Wardj, Mendota, Ill. CLASS OF 1898. Ella Gertrude Briggs, 815 Llberty St., Elkhart, Ind. Bertha Loraine Harvey, 28 Scott St., Lake Forest, lll. Ada Margaret Hoebel, Deceased. Esther O. Ingmansson, Deceased. Nora L. Little tMrs. B. Wymanj, Syca- more. Zuella A. Love CMrs. E. E. Haightb, 815 Bluff St., Glencoe, Ill. Mabel M. Richardson tMrs. A. Allenj, 828 N. Stoneman Ave., Alhambra, Calif. Etglgh Rowley, 800179 No. 6th St., Quincy, Charles L. Teach, 1461 Locust St., Long Beach, Calif. Marie J. Tlsdelle fMrs. McKeeJ, Sycamore. Laura, R. Willis tMrs. Emmett Gandyj, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1900 John R. Becker, Lewiston, Idaho. Floyd E. Brower, Sycamore. Lloyd H. Branch, Kingston, Ill. Roy A. Ernest, 2933 School St., Chlca o. Fred C. Hoebel, care Central Mfg. gi t. Bank, 1112 W. 35th St., Chicago. Myrton J. Holdredge, 111-2 W. 35th St., Chicago. Althea S. Hubbel tMrs. W. Gelstlerj, Oak- land, Neb. Box 441. Carml Jordan. Cortland, Ill. John Lucas, 8009 So. May St., Chicago. Elsie U. Nelson tMrs. M. J. Bessensonj, 4204 Pillsbury Ave., Minneapolis, Minn. Mary E. Peter on CMrs. Ira Wetzelj, Syca- more. Ruth Parke fMrs. James Wymanb, 1011 So. Garfield Ave., Pasadena, Calif. Elizabeth Rowley, Quincy, Ill. Louis R. Sanford, Deceasedh Maude E. Stark CMrs. Louis Walrodj, Sycamore. Elmer B. Tolsted. Maywood, Ill. Lura M. Waterman, Sycamore. Lena Woolsey tMrs. George Valentlnejr Sycamore. CLASS OF 1901. Gale B. Brown, Deceased. Mary E. Falrclo lMrs. Anson Mekeell, Kersey Colo. R. R. 1. Harriet 6. Hall, Deceased. Page One Hundred One oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooc: 1 Q 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo o OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO l I M N I OOOOO OOOOOOOOOO 000000000000 Edith M. Harvey, 28 Scott St., Lake Forest, Ill. Jessie M. Hinckle, Sycamore. Josephyne D. Jordan, 524 Diversey Park- way, Chlcaio. Claude 0. Pl e, 4707 Kenmore Ave., Chi- cago. A Frank R. Wlnders, 29 W. 39th St., New York City. CLASS OF 1902. Beulah B. Blagden iMrs. Wilmer Stowel, Deceased. Esther L. Branch, Kingston, Ill. u Polly E. Branch, 2034 N. Clark St., Chicago. Roy H. Brown, 114 N. Church St., Rock- ford, Ill. Hope Carnes CMrs. H. Gallagherj, 526 Alvarado St., Redlands, Calif. Edith E. Gifford, 2920 7th Ave., Rock Is- land, Ill. Florence G. Havens fMrs. H. Burbankj, 2808 8th Ave., Moline, Ill. Otto P. Hoebel, Arco, Idaho. Edward E. Jones, 5654 Ash St., Los Angeles, Calif. Sarah L. Salford, Sycamore. Earl W. Varty, 303 S. Marbrlsa St., Hunt- ington Park, Calif. Elsie A. Wendling, Critic Teacher, Normal State College, ormal, Ill. CLASS OF 1903. Rae' ?dams, 34 Oakvlew Ave., Maplewood, Celia F. Anderson iMrs. L. J. Sladekl, 1538 No. Ayers Ave., Chicago. Elmer Dettmer, Sycamore. Flora G. Nelson 4Mrs. J. A. Clyneb, Maple Park, Ill. Irving Perry, 820 Exchange Ave., Stool: Yards, Chicago. Ethel Pond fMrs. E. J. Kalavangj, 1521 Adams St., Madison, Wis. Amy Page, faddress unknownj. Bessie Rowley, Sycamore. Lowell B. Smith, Sycamore. Herbert C. Stephens, 1730 Hazel Ave., VVest Philadelphia, Pa. Edmond VVyman, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1904. Mary Barron, Sycamore. Bess V. Doyle, Rockford, Ill. Laurana Hall fMrs. Jesse Buzzellj, Syca- more. Harriet Hamilton fMrs. Claude Pikel, 4707 Kenmore Ave., Chicago. Emmett McKenzie, Geneseo, Ill. Eliza.bethfLucas, Malta, Ill. Ruth Townsend, Deceased. Albert Welty, 1824 S. Main St., Rockford, Ill. Zada Walker fMrs. George Pricej, 326 N. Ridgeland Ave., Oak Park, Ill. , CLASS OF 1905. Hulda A. Anderson, Deceased. Anna B. Bollinger, Sycamore. -Irene Bollinger fMrs. Henry A. Nelsony, DeKalb, Ill. Nell Bollinger, Sycamore. Bessie Brown fMrs. McKeenl, Morris, Ill. John M. Butzow, Sycamore. Ethel Chatfleld tMrs. Perry Flskeb, De- Kalb, Ill. Amos T. Claycomb, Wayne, Neb. Victor Frykman, 2051 Birchwood Ave., Chicago. Ruby C. Graham fMrs. Glenn Beverlyj, Elgin, Ill. Earle W. Joiner, Sycamore. Ray Love, Sycamore. Harry Mart n. care Fir Tree Lumber Co.. Tumwater, Wash. Edna Mawhinney iMrs. Everett Maltlandj, LaPlata, Mo. Gertrude Nelson, Sycamore. Minnie A. Nilson, Sycamore. Amy S. Pond QMrs. J. M. Butzowl,ASyca- more. Pearl Rowley, Teckla, Wyo. Ethel E. Stearns, Sycamore. Frank L. Stark, Sgcamore. Bert P. Stroberg, ycamore. Bessie C. Stephens CMrs. John Valentinej, DeKalb, Ill. Nell VanGorden tMrs. Neal Blackford? 6033 Vernon Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Jennie Walrod tMrs. George Jamesj, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1906. lngra Arntzen, Deceased. Florence Bollinger, 990 Downer Ave., Mil- waukee, Wls. Gladys Crane tMrs. Earle Joinerl, Syca- more. Frank Ewing, 203 W. Park Ave., Aurora, Ill. Nina Gahel fMrs. E. J. W. Finkl 365 Edge- water Drive, Mishawauka. Ind. Fannie Holland, Sycamore. Adolph John on, Sycamore. Eunice Loomis fMrs. Alva Jordan! Bel- videre, Ill. William Miller, 920 Buena Ave., Chicago. Nelllle Purdue, 115 E. 11th Ave., Denver, .o o. Nellie Rowley, 5808 W. Huron St.. Chicago. Freda Sandberg tMrs. Elmer Petersonl. Genoa, Ill. Arthur Stark, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1907. Zag? Barron fMrs. Hudsonj, Maple Park, Mayme Bllney, Sycamore. Frank Blagden, 1621 W. Dlvlslon St., KY. M. C. AJ, Chicago. Vvilllam Bollinger, cle Rock Island Bridge 81 Iron Co., Rock sland, Ill. James Branen, 1550 N. LaSalle St., Chl- cago. Grace Brown CMrs. Grace Harrlsl, Syca- more. Jessie Chambers, 6915 N. Paulina St., Chi- cago. Lottie Crane QMrs. Thomas Lawlerl, Sycamore. Helen Crossett fMrs. H. H. LeSeurJ, Ba- tavia. N. Y. Edward K. Delana, 547 Wellington Ave., Chicago. , Rosa Delles fMrs. Rose Cosgrovel, Au- burn, WVash. Josie Erickson, 1028 6th St. Rockford, Ill. Martha Fuller fMrs. Ed. Hamarl, Ellen- dale, N. Dak. Wlnnltred Holm, faddress unknownj. Joyce Langlols fMrs. 0. A. Wakemanl, Charles City. Iowa. Ras? Lucas flzfrs. Arthur Coltonl, DeKalb, Ellen McMenamln, Sycamore. Oscar Wellander, Deceased. Edna Organ iMrs. James Boyleb, Syca- more. Margaret Organ fMrs. John Byrnesj, 31' Columbia St., Aurora. Ill. Page One Hundred Two OOOOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I - ,. . .1 .. ...... ...am ...1 ......imul.ha OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A IJ I I M N I 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Bess Rogers tMrs. L. D. Searsj. Sycamore. Grace G. Rogers tMrs. A. J. Rachorj, Sycamore. Florence Root, 1016 Erie St., Oak Park, Ill. Edgar VanGorder, 1045 Euclid Ave., Chl- cago Heights, Ill. CLASS 0F 1908. Shirley Barron tMrs. Herbert Wileyl, Sycamore. Helen Bladgen, Sycamore. Mabel Byers, Leeton, Mo. Donald Clark, 444 Henry Bldg., Seattle, Vash. lone Carlson iMrs. Henry Fraserp, Angle- mont, British Columbia, Canada. Cassius Conrad, Sycamore. Carolyn Cattermole QMrs. Willlam Haw- thornel, Cambray, N. Mex. Harry Doane, Lake Geneva, Wls. Lillian Delles fMrs. Delavergnel. Kirk- land, Ill. Maud Haygreen QMrs, Gust Volppj, Bur- lington, 111. Emma Hedlund IM:-s. I. Riceb, 553 N. Lake St., Aurora, Ill. Harvey Johnson, 1762 Arthur Ave., Chl- cago. Gale Morey. Tracy, Minn. ' James Murphy, 3411 Elaine Place, Chicago. N111 Mrh S amor. e e u p y, yc e Pearl Nllson tMrs. A. W. Jacksonj, 339 Normal Road, DeKalb, Ill. Fred Raymond, Jr., Sycamore. Samuel Stephens, 24 S. Chestnut St., Au- rora., Ill. A1106 Stout, Genoa., Ill. Laura VanDusen, Rockford, Ill. Raymond Wall Deceased. Ethel Wiltse fMrs. Raymond WVall3, York- ville, Ill. Jay Worden, Clare, Ill. Fred M. Wyman, DeKalb, Ill. CLASS OF 1909. Ethel Beamlsh, Sycamore. Ada Bell lMrs. A. L. Sharpl, St. Charles, Ill. Fred Bexell, 4548 Clarendon Ave., Chicago. Belss Bllney QMrs. Joseph Qulnnj, Clare, Mary Butler, Sycamore. E. R. Divine, Majestic Hotel, St. Louis Mo. MargareiglDavls, 1214 S. West Ave., Free- por , . Cecil Drake 4Mrs. James Walbertl, Water- man, Ill. Floyd Welty, Malta, Ill. Lois Dysart, Sycamore. Pearl Greenaway fMrs. Charles Butzowl, Sycamore. Annie Gropp, care Sears Roebuck Sa Co., Chicago. Marjorie Jones fMrs. Floyd Gravelinl, Sycamore. Louise Joslyn !Mrs. Frank Maynardy, 1227 Garrl A . R kf Ill son ve. oc ord, . Jane Maxlield fMrs. Ragfmond Cottaj, 417 N. Avon St., Rockfor , Ill. Anna Seaman fMrs. Ed. I-Iartmanl, 640 Slate Ave., Elgin, Ill. Glen Scheldecker, 149 Locust St., Long Beach, Calif. Acenlth Stafford, 416 Herkermer St., Joliet, Ill. Delos Welty, Esmond, Ill. CLASS OF 1910. Stuart Bishop. Consolidated Bldg., Indi- anapolis, Ind. J. E. fNedj Blanchard, 4243 Monroe St., Los Angeles, Calif. Mary Buzzell fMrs. Phares Johnsonl, Sycamore. Dorian Clark, 49-50 Life Sz Casualty Bldg., Nashville, Tenn. Nell Callahan tMrs. A. L. Starkb, Syca- more. George Delana, 712 N. Dearborn St., Chi- cago. Mabel Divine, Sycamore. Gardner Forster, 312 Temple Ave., Long Beach, Calif. Conrad Erickson, 1026 6th St., Rockford, Ill. Harry Hammond, 816 Insurance Exchange Bldg., 175 W. Jackson St., Chicago. Harley Hohm, 413 E. 113th St., Chicago. Abbie Johnson, Deceased. Mildred Johnson, tMrs. Herbert Seabloml. Cereal, Alberta, Canada.. Bess Mason. Hibbing, Minn. Conrad Peterson, Deceased. Bert Qulst. 729 39th St., Rock Island, Ill. Irma dWinders iMrs. Boyd Wrlghty, Har- var , . CLASS OF 1911. Clarence Bollinger, 1515 W. Monroe St., clo Y. M. C. A., Chicago. Marguerite Boyle tMrs. George Pobst- manj, Malta, Ill. Florence Buzzell, Sycamore. Amelia Clark lMrs. Carlton J. Wllliamsl, 138 N. Forest Ave., Brookllelds, Ill. Edward D. Claycomb, 436 W. 63rd St., Kansas City, Mo. Dorothy Davis fMrs. John Autenj, 1014 Kellogg Ave., Ames, Iowa. Mary Dunton, Sycamore. Harry Joslyn, Sycamore. Edith Lindquist fMrs. Bert Charlesworthl, Waterman, Ill. Loui e Newberg lMrs. Bert Strobergj, Sycamore. Will Organ. Sycamore. Ambrose Piper, 514 13th St., Sioux Clty, owa. Carl A. Quarnstrom, U. S. S. Procyon, San Francisco, Calif. Lowell Roblee, 301 E. Kyger St., Frank- fort, Ind. Ethel Roo e fMrs. S. J. Henklnsl, 3616 Washington Ave., Racine, Wls. Irene Root fMrs. Adolph Winbladl, 7246 Emer ld A . Chi . a ve, cago Elizabeth Ryan, 2450 Calumet Ave., Chl- cago. George Rykert, Sycamore. Marie Sabin, Sycamore. Walter Stroberg, 624 Seminary St., Rock- ford, Ill. Walter Talbot, Onarga, Ill. Charles Townsend, Sycamore. Ruth Wemple fMrs. Elmer Tenqulstb, 2644 Asylum Ave.. Racine Wls. Marian Westlake fMrs. John Lowel, Syca- more. Jessie Winans, Sycamore. Ingal E. Wold, Crystal Lake, Ill. CLASS OF 1912. Minnie Albrecht, 1953 Montrose Ave., Chi- ca o. S Eva Anderson tMrs. E. W. Hendrlcksony, faddress unknownb. A.lta Ashelford fMrs. Charles Lagenaurb, 4307 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Eleanor Bell tMrs. Eleanor Fancherj, Sycamore. Brennan CMrs. L. Tottmanj, Clare, Frank Carlson, Deceased. Frag Dauchert, 796 State St., Appleton, s. Page Hundred Three OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC I 9 2 3 OOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO O OOOOOO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO A L I I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOO 1 Q George Gustafson, Deceased. Frances Herrick tMrs. Philbert Moranj, 203 N. Winnebago St., Rockford, Ill. Martin Johnson, Sycamore. Eva Jones, 4246 Sheridan Road, Apt. 616, Chicago. Doris Langlois fMrs. Cassius Poustl, Syca- more. Edward Lindmark, Deceased. Madeline Larson, Sycamore. Arthur J. Morrison, Postal Telegraph Bldg., Chicago. Mary Murphy, Sycamore. Ruth Nelson, Deceased. Mamie O'Connell, Sycamore. Esther Welander CMrs. Conrad Ericksonl, 1026 6th St., Rockford, Ill. Earle Westlake, Sycamore. Harold Winans, Sycamore. CLASS 0F 1913. Harold J. Betty, 219 Ontario St., Chicago. Harold Beach, 314 S. Fifth Ave., Maywood, Ill. Ernest Brown, 1654 Herbert Ave., Cincin- nati, Ohio. Ruth Brown 4Mrs. G. Claire Colemanj, R. F. D. 3, Sycamore. Myrtle Brennan, Clare, Ill. Marian Bishop iMrs Fred Jansenj, 25 Stephens Court, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sue Christian tMrs. Sidney Burroughsl, Sycamore. Jessie Decker fMrs. Harold Winansb, Sycamore. Irene Dunning lMrs. P. S. Johnsonj, 517 Harth Ave., Madison, N. Dak. Margaret Hornung, Sycamore. Archie Jessen, 1627 Pullan Ave., Cincin- nati, Ohio. Elmore Kirkland, Deceased. Frances Lattln, Sycamore. Charles Mitchell, Sycamore. Eclwgrd Organ, 2215 Jackson St., Elkhart, n . Hope Piper fMrs. Mason Hookerb, 131 Oak Ave., Wheaton Ill. Electa Rompf, Sandwich, Ill. Zada Ryan, Sycamore. Pearl Spanswick, Shirlund, Ill. Miles Stone, care 670 S. Euclid Ave., Pasa- dena, Calif. Jennie Warner fMrs. Floyd Wilklnsonp, Sycamore. Leda Young tMrs. Charles Conradb, Syca- more. CLASS OF 1914. Llda Ashelford tMrs. Ed. Da Mayl, Syca- more. Frank Bastable, 1218 E. 44th St., Kansas City, Mo. Barbara Blanchard tMrs. W. C. Pedersenl, Waverly, Fla. Florence Boyle, Sycamore. Etfiel Brown CMrs. Ethel Carlsonl, Sabula, owa. Edna Butzow, Deceased. Olive Crane fMrs. C. V. McGearyl. Cot- tage Park, White Bear Lake, Minn. Elsie Decker, Sycamore. Rachael Ernest, 1024 Fourth Ave., E., Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Gladys Frederick fMrs. Carl Nelsonl, Charles City, Iowa. Esther Freed fMrs. Esther Carlsonj, Syca- more. Alvin Johnson, Cass Lake, Minn. William Joslyn, Sycamore. Carrie Kepple fMrs. Isadore Robertsb, Newberry, Mich. Howard Kennedy, care Y. M. C. A., Ta- coma, Wash. Marie Knodle, Sycamore. Irene Lindquist QMrs. Ernest Bakerl, Dur- and, Ill. Merrill Marshall, Sycamore. Marion McKenzie, Esmond, Ill. Ralph Mitchell, 920 University Ave., Boulder, Colo. Edith Nelson iMrs. Otto Olsonj, Cortland, Ill. Roy Okerstrom, Port Wing, Wis. Glenn Palmer, West Point Academy, West Point, N. Y. Martin Rist, Hammond, Ind. Fern Robinson fMrs. Bert Rosel, Syca- more. Carol Rogers tMrs. Mark Westlakeb, Syca- more. Mark Rumely, care 3020 Sheridan Road, Chicago. Florence Sandall, 110 Hill St., Elgin, Ill. Garnet Schaefer lMrs. Floyd Yonklnl, Zanesville, Ohio. Dorothy Stark tMrs. O. V. Overtony, 1920 ' Vilas Ave., Madison, Wis. Margaret Swanson iMrs. Elmer Turn- bloomj 1118 Pleasant St., DeKalb Ill. Eleanor Townsend fMrs. Thomas Rohertsl, DeKalb, Ill. Viron Welty, Sycamore. Mark Westlake, Sycamore. William Whipple, Genoa, Ill. Helen Whittemore qMrs. H. V. Enghj, Sycamore. Lulu Willard tMrs. Raymond ClutterJ, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1915. Leonard Anderson, 1538 N. Avers St., Chl- cago. Muriel Betty, 116 S. Lewis Ave., Fort Worth, Texas. Blanche Bollinger, Sycamore. Sidnev Burroughs, Sycamore. Marcia Clark, ycamore., Charles Conrad, Sycamore. Mmshflulehan, 3237 Chope St., Detroit, C . Merle Divine, Sycamore. Mgnege Ilgernck, 1200 20th Place, Rock Is- an , . Gertrude Howe fMrs. Roy Winchesterj, Sycamore. Clarence Johnson, Cass Lake, Minn. Hazel Jones, 4246 Sheridan Road, Chicago. Jennie Lloyd, Sycamore. Myrle Ifffnyd fMrs. K. R. Jonesl, Burling- on, . Sergius Lloyd, Sycamore. Martin Peterson, Sycamore. Herbert Quarnstrom, Deceased. Grace Russell CMrs. Emil Jespersenj, Sycamore. Ella Ryan fMrs. H. B. Collinsj 2009 La- saue Gardens, South Denon, Mich. John Spelce 4144 Clarendon Ave., Chicago. Della VanDusen CMrs. Grover Lucasj. Sycamore. CLASS OF 1916. Marjorie Anderson, Sycamore. Ralph Beckler, Sycamore. Elroy Bollinger, 2117 Jefferson St., Madi- son, Wls. Homer Brown, Malta, Ill. Lois Coolidge fMrs. John Jenkinsj, Syca- more. Jean Egbert CMrs. John Stollb, Bethlehem, a Gertrude Graham, 3745 Wilton Ave., chl- CESO. Page One Hundred Four I Z oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo l 1 W W Qxiv Q O00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO l I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 000 000000000 1 r3nll:rHarrlngton, Box 361, Long Beach, a . Harriet Hlndenberg lMrs. Fred Duvall, Genoa, Ill. Maurltz Johnson, Sycamore. Erwin Jolner, 3928 N. Greenvlew Ave., Chicago. Bessie Lloyd, McMillan Hall, St. Louis, Mo. Kate Lucas tMrs. Clarkl, Clare, 111. Donna McAllister tMrs. Floyd Chapmanj, Elsie McQueen tMrs. Bernard Theustadj, Esmond, Ill. ' William Nelson, 419 Grand St., Winona, Dixon, .Ill. Minn. Ruth Oleson, Sycamore. Exielgn Rlst, 2916 Rader St., Indianapolis, n . Leon H. Rote, 727 Insurance Exchange Bldg., West Jackson St., Chicago. Pearl Sandgren tMrs. C. Arthur Carlsonl, Sycamore. Irene Sell, Sycamore. Ethel Stout, Genoa, Ill. Arthur E. Swanson, 3928 N. Greenvlew Ave., Chicago. Irene Swanson, 617 S. Lombard St., Oak Park, Ill. Frank Weeden, 622 137th St., Apt. 15., New York City. Mndred Wheeler tMrs. Lester Deckerb, Kingston, Ill. Ruth Whittemore fMrs. Williston Reck- howl, 1915 Cams! Ave., Rockford. Ill. Loeilsff Koth, 193 . Batavia Ave., Orange, a . Margaret Wild, care State Soldiers' and Sa lors' Home, Quincy, Ill. CLASS OF 1917. Elizabeth Anderson faddress unknownl. Mabel Asheltord fMrs. C. S. Clearyp, Syca- more. Ethel Atkinson QMrs. Thomas Swlngleyl, Streator, Ill. Helen Brown fMrs. Melvin Mclntyrel, Sycamore. Gyla Butler, Sycamore. Mildred Campbell fMrs. James Lawlerl, 716 Park Ave., Rockford, Ill. Dorothy Coleman fMrs. O. I. Warrenl, 6620 Greenwood Ave., Chicago. Kimball Cormack, Sycamore. Luella Dunning, Sycamore. Rcisej Elmberg, 94 Conduit St., Hammond, n . Edward Ernest, Sycamore. Leonard Gustafson, Sycamore. Edna Hartman CMrs. J. M. Prlntupj, 120 N. Oak Park Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Anna Holmqulst, Sycamore. Emma Johnson, R. F. D., Sycamore. Gertrude Leonard fMrs. Douglas Lang- hornl, Sycamore. Flalmhglorrls, 316 Quincy Ave., Long Beach, a . Melvin McIntyre, Sycamore. Roy Quarnstrom, care Southern Californ- ia Edison Co., Camp 3, Big Creek, Calif. Floyd Rose, Sifzamore. Marie Ryan I rs. F. J. O'Rourke7, Elgin, Ill. James Ryan, 4363 Kenmore Ave., Chicago. Elsie Sallberg, 1431 Ardyre St., Chicago. Frank Sandholm, 1724 Irving Ave., South, Minneapolis, Minn. Jennie Scott, Sycamore. Glenn Stearns, Sycamore. Helen Stroberg, Sycamore. Florence Slvwrliflt, Sycamore. Mabel Tamlyn f rs. E. W. Shafferj, 2907 Washington Blvd., Chicago. Vernle Valentine, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1918. Helen Aberg Sycamore. Florence Anderson, Sycamore. Wesley Anderson, Sycamore. Abbie Brown, Sycamore. Irene Carlson tMrs. William Whipplaly Sycamore. Maurlne Finnegan, care Glenwood Manual Training School, Glenwood, Ill. Elvira Gohl, 914 20th Ave., Rockford, Ill. Emily Hordyk, Burlington, Ill. Winnie I-Iusberg QMrs. Gonnart Bensonl, Sycamore. Beulah Joiner, 114 S. Broadway, Santa Anna, Calif. Charles Jones, Kirkland, Ill. Martin Johnson, Cass Lake, Minn. Lilllan Johnson, Vlrgll, Ill. Pearl Klng tMrs. Pearl Mattesonb, Syca- more. Jennie Marshall, Sycamore. Madeline Middleton, Sycamore. Edward McGlbbon, Chicago. Ethel McQueen, Esmond, Ill. Gall Moyers, Kingston. Ill. Ethel Paaske lMrs. Hale Mershonb, Belvi- dere, Ill. Gladys Renwick, Sycamore. Vesta Rote !Mrs. Royal Wyldej, Sycamore. Richard Rumely, care 3020 Sheridan Road, Chicago. Alvina Sandholm, Sycamore. Myra Snow, Sycamore. Merle Welty, Esmond, Ill. - Irene Williams 1Mrs. Irene Balcomj, De- . ceased. Royal Wylde, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1919. John Arntzen, Sycamore. Harold Beamish, Sycamore. , Frederick Boynton, Sycamore. Fred Drewe, Sycamore. Lucile Eddy. Sycamore. Marguerita Fa ssler, Sycamore. Theron Green, Deceased. Harold Gustafson Sycamore. Howard Frederick, 222 Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Edna Helson, Sycamore. Leslie Jessen, 5837 Calumet Ave., Chicago. Ruth E. Lees, Maple Park, Ill. Rt. 3. Mary Lattln, Healdsburg, Calif. Rupert Lindquist, Szycamore. Merrlthgdttle, 312 . Parkside Ave., Aus- n, . Martha Loptlen, Sycamore. Beth Mclrntyre fMrs. R. S. Pattenl, Syca- more. Walter Millet, Sycamore. Esther Nelson, 316 S. Second Ave., May- wood Ill. Alice Nelson, Sycamore. Ellen Paterson, Sycamore. Helen C. Peterson fMrs. W. M. Richard- sonl, Richardson, Ill. Helen K. Peterson, Genoa, Ill. Florence Royer, DeKalb, Ill. Harold Stroberg, Sycamore. Harold Welander, Sycamore. Sarah Pauline Wild, Sycamore. CLASS OF 1920. Foster Bailey, 14th Service Co., Camp Al- fred Vail, Oceangort, N. J. Clarence Butler, 42 Green Ave., Benton Harbor, Mich. Claude Carlson, Sycamore. Laura Carlson, Charter Grove, Ill. Luclle Coffey, Sycamore. Marjorie Coleman, Fltzslmmone Hospital, Denver, Colo. Page One Hundred Five oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2-3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo OO000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOO I I M N I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Jennie Cooper, 222 S. Kenilworth Ave., Oak Park, Ill. Marie Cooper, Sycamore. Gladys Coudrey, DeKalb, Ill. Goldie Curtis, Chicago. Floyd Dean, 3210 Arthlngton St., Chicago. Rufus Drewe, Sycamore. Ella Nora Elmberg, Sycamore. Mila Frantz, care H. P. 0. Sanltarlum, Bat- tle Creek, Mich. Ida. Gltlltz, 3108 W. 16th St., Chicago. Lloyd Gray, Lindenwood, Ill. Leonard Herrick, 3210 Arthington St., Chi- cago. Frances Hoover, S-ycamore. Esther Justice, Lee Center, Ill. Irma Mutton, Sycamore. Alice McQueen, Esmond, Ill. Mary Organ, Sycamore. Kenneth Paddock, Sycamore. Abbie Ouarnstrom, Sycamore. Doris Robinson, Sycamore. Gladys Russell, Burlington, Ill. Gertrude Ryan, Sycamore. Alvin Sandall, 110 Hill St., Elgin, Ill. Inez Selgren, Sycamore. Reginald Snow, Graystone Hotel, Placer- ville, Calif. Amy Story, Genoa, Ill. Ardls Walrod, Sycamore. Marjorie Welty, Sycamore. Beatrice Westlake, Sycamore. George Wright, Holcomb, Ill. Mary Yeo, Lindenwood, Ill. CLASS OF 1921. Alice Brown, Sycamore. Elmer Boynton, Sycamore. Mary Boynton, Sycamore. LaVern Carlson, Sycamore. Joyce Carlson, Sycamore. Ruth Carlson, Sycamore. Donal-1 Coffey, Sycamore. Clinton Conlin, Sycamore. Gardwell Darling, Fulton N. Y. Hazel De.-ker fMr . Wmlam Bellendorfl, Sycamore. Marlon Dutton, Sycamore. Tillma Forster, Sycamore. Emily Gustafson CMrs. Hayden Goodleyj, Sycamore. Walter Gustafson, Sycamore. Loring Hanscom, 821 N. Perry Ave., Sioux Falls, S. Dak. Clarence Hansen, Sycamore. Marlon Hannah, 4241 VanDyke Ave., De- troit, Mich. George Hall, Sycamore. George Hohm, 413 E. 113th St., Chicago. Marguerite Jackson, Sycamore. Sophia Johnson, Sycamore. Gertrude Lloyd, Sycamore. Loi Montgomery Sycamore. Astrid Munson, Burlington Ill. Ebba Munson, Burlington, ill. Earl Olson, Sycamore. Martha Rolander, Sycamore. Frances Rogers Sycamore. Marjorie Rote, Sycamore. Margaret Ryan, Sycamore. Clarence Sandberg, 2773 Osgood cago. Genevieve Stroberg, Sycamore. Wallace Thompson, Sycamore. Frances Tyrrell, Sycamore. Maurice Welty, Esmond, Ill. Vlrglnia Wild, Sycamore. Pearl Welander, Sycamore. Byron VVyman, Sycamore. CLASS 0F 1922. Joe Barrow, Sycamore. Virginia Beckler, Sycamore. Charles Braidwood, Sycamore. Mary Burchfleld, Sycamore. Lillie Cllffe, Sycamore. Laura Coolidge, Cortland, Ill. Ruth Cooper, 222 S. Kenilworth Park Ill. Ethel bailey, Sycamore. Lisle Ebaugh, Sycamore. France Falssler, Sycamore. Myrtle Fisher, Maple Park, Ill. Lois Frederick, Sycamore. Helen Holcomb, Sycamore. Edward Hornung, Sycamore. Roy Johnson, Sycamore. Donald Kelley, Sycamore. Ellen Klemmedson, Sycamore. William Lane, Sycamore. Randolimh Langlois, Sycamore. Gertru e Mack, Sycamore. Russell Masterson, Sycamore. Ross Millet, Sycamore. Bertha Nelson, Sycamore. Evan Nepean, Sycamore. Beulah O'Brien, Sycamore. Mary Renwick, Sycamore. ' Velma Rice, Sycamore. Clarence Rich, Clare, Ill. Genevieve Rogers, Sycamore. Katherine Rote, Kingston, Ill. Beatrice Sandholm, Sycamore. Barbara Scherer, Sycamore. Leonard Smith, Sycamore. Jerold Stockton, Sycamore. Floyd Stroberg, Sycamore. Arthur Taylor, Sycamore. Marie Tjemsland, Sycamore. Charles Vlner, Ssycamore. Earl Welander, ycamore. Llnnle Westlake, Sycamore. Marianne Wlllis, Sycamore. Page One Hundred Six St., Chi- Ave., Oak OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO '49 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO rv z 4... .na .: ..1t.a..a5.ru had , zfggbarly X fcf Xvxx ,ff H. f 7529? X XXX-C, f 'e, M fy. g It I '- a L? K 'N XXX X ? L 5 'H - ' x ' 'J fd wg 'M 5 X .7 W 9 'ly 1 A ff fy. ' , . H xg, X , C mmf W ,,4f ,f! w A . x KN X Q ! 5 ' I ! f N-25 v lllllllllllllll P11-QL' lllllltlffll Sl'i'l'lI Boost Your Home TOWN Az' All Wmes PATRONIZE THE ORACLE ADVERTISERS fume Sycamore High School's Friends E T hey Boost Ur- PV2' Boost T bem I P e One Hundred E h IQES OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO -I nu- 1. .1 . in S I-11 cl3E3Q?32iii32?5jtiSiia MOLUME 13M1 JANUVEMBER 34, 875 B. C. NUMBER -21 SYCAMORE ENJOYS IFINE CONCERT Troupe Of Exceptionally High Class Artists Perform In Local Radio Station. A rare treat was given the citizens of this city last Wednesday evening by the S. H. S. radio set, which caught the won- drous voices of the still air and gave them forth as heart-rending selections of stir- ring, carefully conducted catfights. - Station BVD, the station of the Syca- more Blotter, the world's most absorbing newspaper, was Hrst heard from, and the announcer, Professor Tut-Ankh-Amen, head of the department of psycho-analogieal trigonometry, presented some splendid fig- ures in the light of darkest Africa and its problems Cspecially arranged by the Syca- more Blotter, the world's most absorbing newspaper, etc., etc.J He explained his latest theory. By a very simple movement of the thumb and forefiugcr, requiring the expenditure of but two or three calories of energine as calculated by the engineer in charge, a distance of a thousand miles was traversed, accompanied by very little noise other than a most severe crashing and terrible howling which the obliging operator ex- plained was caused by the mere conver- gence of a catfight in Missouri with a 4th- of July celebration in Indo-China. Toward midnight Professor O. Neeth, of the new station WAIL anounced an entire- ly different type of entertainment, and with the exception of occasional growls and snarls from WOW, everything came through in -fine shape. The selections were as follows: Solo, It's Nice to Get Up in the Morning, but It's Nicer to Lie in Bed . . .Thomas Clitfe They Go Wild, Simply wild, Over Me ........ Robert Il'lSll Pm the Sheik of Sycamore High ............ John Adams The applause at this point was so great that Mr Adams found the only thing to do was to give his I Gave You Up Just Before You Threw Me Down as an en- core. Mr. Adams refused to give another encore, but two other members of his troupe gave a much appreciated selection, Caesar's Last Cigar, by tl1e Caldwell Twins. This concluded the musical program of the evening, and station WAIL broadcast- ed the following as the conclusion to the evening 's entertainment: Weather Forecast: Forever and a day after: Official re- ports indicate that it will clear up cloudy and a warm frost will occur if it does not rain or snow with local thunder showers in the mid-Atlantic regions. NEW FRAT MAKES APPEARANCE. High School Now Ranks With College In Another Important Respect. The boys of the Sycamore High School have been waiting for some time for some excuse for a little excitement. The desires of these few have at last been satisfied. The result is the organization of the local klan of Five Tappa Kegga fraternity. Membership is limited to five members, and each member holds an oliicc, namely Head Tapper, Vice Tapper, Keeper of corks and cork-screws, Purchasing Agent, and Ofiicial Funnel Polisher. Members will be admitted upon the presentation of the death certificate of some former member. When joining this fraternity one is pledged to uphold its emblem fan untapped kegj when ever called upon to do it. The counter-sig11 is 1'ive taps on the keg. H20 is recognized as the club beverage. Such reputable men as Middleton, Adams, Duncan, Entwistle and Charlie Wilkinson are now members. Put in your application for membership now! Page One Hundred Nine 1 l l oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooco A I 1 - Q I oooooooooooooooooooooooo T H E B R oooooooooooooooooooooooo The Sgtamnre 1811111212 Aprille Firste, 13 B.C. Guaranteed Circulation--None of your business. First, Last and only E dl t i o n Note: This paper is absolutely non-pa.rti- sa11. At the last election the editor was away on his vacation, and the office boy was in charge. Blotter Staff Editor ...................... Snappy Stuff Ass 't Editor.. . .... Auto B. Cannd Jokes. .N ............... .... I ssy Funny Sports ......................... Ima Nutt Advertising Manager ...... .. ..... O. Kay Social ................... Can U. Believit Engineer ..... ..... L eak E. Valve Cartoonist .... ..... P hilip Space THE HISTORY OI' IT. The Sycamore Blotter was founded by Alkali Ike about 998 years ago, when Blotter newsboys delivered their papers in Rolls-Royce coupes. Our delivery sys- tem has now so improved that you must come and get your own Blotter. If your paper is not delivered regularly and in good condition you will kindly report the matter to our central oiice in Hong Kong within the next decade. Just as we were despairing about this Blotter, and worrying that it might be a failure, along comes John Adams out for basketball, and we rejoice once more, re- assured that our jokes would be a grand and glorious success. We happened to notice the other day that some of the idiots, other than those we find occasionally about the halls, are behind tall iron fences while some are be- hind steering wheels. News has just arrived that the Brother- hood of Clock Watchers, in harmony with the Amalgamated Association of Chair Warmers, is in entire sympathy with any movement for the utmost conservation of human energy. Health hint: Go on home! The best way to study the American language is to keep your ears open when some of the students of S. H. S. receive several slips. The old-fashioned boy who greased his shoes and wet his hair has a son who greasos his hair and wears patent leather pumps in the rain. High school life is a great life when you get used to its ups and downs, but by the time you 're used to it you 're a Senior and ready to leave it. There's many a slip between the first and ifth week, observes Johnny Ryan. As Shakespeare was wont to say of can- cellation, H 'Tis a. consummation devoutly to be wished. If you are too dumb to recite and too honest to bluif there 's nothing for you to do but sit and watch the zero motion. A race between two fat men is funny, but the funniest race we have seen in some time is the human race. If you can 't afford to travel, you can get Pullman luxury at home. Just crawl up in a closet shelf, and put a cinder in your eye. The elevator to success is not running. stairs the Take Garden Fables. Do you Carrot all for me? You 're a Peach with your Radish hair and Turnip nose. You're the Apple of my eye, and if we Canteloupe Lettuce marry. Because I'm sure we'd make a happy Pear. My love is as soft as a Squash, as strong as an Onion. . A handful of common sense is worth a bushel of learning, declares our saga- Scummy. Page One Hundred Ten l l 1 I 1 I ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo RETUR HERO EURNACES ARE MADE - IN - SYCAMORE THERE IS A HERO EOR EVERY NEED Hero Furnace Company SYCAMORE - ILLINOIS P ' Om' Hundrvd El I . BLJTZCW BIRDS. GARAGE 330 ELM STREET I Automotive Repairing, Supplies and Accessories Valve Grinding and Wrecking Service a Specialty I Auto Electrical Service Station Philadelphia Storage Battery Service I Oxy-Acetylene Welding I Telephone 381 Sycamore, Illinois The Ben Hur Confectionery Home Made Ice Cream, Candy, Cigars I E I I ' Phone 273 319 West State Street P E One I-lfmdred Twelfu i 1 l 1 I i I ir THE STAR GARAGE Distributors of GVERLAN D and WILLYS-KNIGHT AUTGMCBILES Gleson 81 Walrod The jXaxaCC Store Groceries Telephones P2liI1tS 9 and Drugs 4 5 Oils OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO T I'-I E 'B L O T T E R QOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - l ALL AROUND THE SCHOOL. If you like our paper, tell us. 'If not, tell the other fellow-see if we care. Miss Woleben fthe day before Christmas vacation to the class in English IVJ: I hope you have a pleasant vacation and all come back ready to settle down. Robert Irish: Same to you. Were you very ill with small pox, Ducky? Ducky Caldwell: Ill! Man, ah was so sick dat ebery time dey published dat ere casualty list ah looked fo mah name. If you are looking for an impossible task, suggests Ernie, just try to con- vince a Woman she is wrong when she knows sl1e is. In our monthly tests we may describe our thoughts in the words of Walker Tracy, as oodles of nothing whittled down indefinitely. Miss Browns: What is the theme of Longfel1ow's 'Clock on the Stairs'7 John Adams: Tick-took. The two great enemies of illiteracy are compulsory education and movie subtitles. That reminds us: The worst thing about the movies is the audience. Let the Blotter soak up your troubles. Read 'Em Twice. Get your shoes shined inside. Two sisters want washing. Fine for parking. Before Exams. Lord of Hosts be with us yet- Lest we forget, Lest we forget. After Exams. Lord of Hosts was with us not- For we forgot, It Pays to advertise in the Blotter. KEEP AT IT. By Edgar Guest. If you really want to win, Keep at it! When a task you once begin, Keep at it! It may baffle you today, Man may laugh at your dismay, But some day you'll find the way, Keep at it! If you 've started for a goal, Keep at it! With your heart and mind and soul Keep at itl Make mistakes, as people must, But get up and shake the dust From your garment, and then just Keep at it! When you 've learned where you are weak, Keep at it! You can win the joy you seek, Keep at it! Study, practice, think and plan, Make yourself a better man, If another can, you can- Keep at it! Even tho you fail today, Keep at it! Never throw your dream away, Keep at it! Let ,the thoughtless laugh and jeer, Then pretend you do not hear, When you 've conquered, they will cheer- Keep at it! Keep at it, day and nightg Keep at it! If you 'd paint, or sing, or write, Keep at it! Hold the goal you crave in view, There is much that you can do, By and by you 'll win, if you Keep at it! Shine up your shoes and comb your hairg You 'll find your Hair Groom on the kitchen chair, Brush up your clothes including your pants Just like you 're going for dinner at Aunt 's. ' ' H -Robert Herrick. Page One Hundred Fourteen oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooocc 1 l I 000OO000000000000 000000 00000000000000000O0O00OO - - 1' - I I WHEATON, ILLINOIS ' fl Fundamentalist School for Men and Women I Semesters Open Sept. 17, 1923, and Feb. 4, 1924 ' I I Men are body, soul and spirit. A real college deals with the whole man. Nlany institutions which go by this name do not do this thing. I If you are intereslecl in zz school that does, send to the Presiclefzfs Qjfnv, I W beaton College, lVbealon, Iflinoif, for information. I I ' CITIZENS MEAT MARKET ' I TI-IE HOME OF I Government Inspefted Meats I ' I I PV? infoife your impeciion of our nzorfef - ' of all limes. I I I FREE DELIVERIES Phones 290 - 249 I I . I gv Om' Humlrvd Fiflcvu 1 I 1 0000000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 0000000000000O00000000000000000000 1 I 1 l 1 000000 fume Home of .... Good Electrical Hardware Contractor El a Electrical Appliances Telephone 71 Fixtures and Widng Uno T. Anclerson TELEPHONE E7 S37CHm0fe, Illinois II6 South California Street H. S81'1dl'lOl1T1 FRESH, SALT AND SMOKED MEATS CANNED GOODS, FISH BUTTER, ETC. Telephone 60 112 SOMONALIK STREET SYCAMORE, ILL. We Carry a Complete Line of SCHOOL SHOES Also Basket Ball Come in and see us before you buy Ceclerotlwis Slwoe Store 'Gln time Center of Townn Page One Hundred Sixteen l9i-5 -Q 000000 000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000 000000 QIQLIIQ - The Is the ResuIt of Persis carrying I Success of FRIENDS Our Teams tent, Persevering, I3erpetuaI Plugging I increasing numbers are B9 the same metI1ocI our tI1resI1ers in year y ' every State in the Union. the name offsycamore mto The uscientiflcu Com ' I u co e The only grain tI'1resI1er that wlll I1 ll I 0 that will LIITESII gr T. Ioination I IuIIer-TI1resI1er 'TI'1e only clover I1uIIer ain. ILLINOIS THRESI-IER COMPANY SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Wm. N. RumeIy, Presiclent Page Om' LL'i't'Il l' 'll Hundrvd V I I - 0000000000O000000 000000000 ooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 1 3 ooooooooooooooooo OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO E OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO S. I-I. S. Movies. Little Miss Smiles ...... Myrna O'May Daddy Long Legs ...... Ernest Hanson The Toilers ....... ..... O racle Board Jazzmania ......... .... A vis Coffey A Tailor Made Man .... Willard Beebe Fury ................. Margaret Mott Kelly With the Egg Crate Wallop Veronica Enemies of Women .... Myron Rachor Within the Law ..Board of Sargeants Racing Hearts ..Mildred and Pret. Daddy .................... Mr. Terrell Adam's Rib ..................... 1 Scrap Iron .. Hally Fredrick's Ford The Old Homestead .......... S. H. S. Little bits of wisdom Larger bits of bluE, Make our teachers wonder Where DO you get that stuff? Students faults are many, Teachers are only these: They say just what they want to And act just as they please. Those suddenly insane-sounding combi- nation of words that sametimes pop into one 's idle brain are free verse if commit- ted to paper. Most people have the self- restraint not to do it, but we came upon one that seems rather the exception to this rule: I know a girl Who paints And she certainly Can draw Men. John Faissler, in the preliminary debate: We went where they said we could not go and showed them we could go where we could not go -thus winning- the prize in the annual tongue twister contest. Poems Every Child Ought To Know. Shortest Poem: We De Spise Flies llllizzyvi When the roads are sorta muddy And not so very fine, You can have your big car, But I'll take 'Lizzy' for mine. 'She may be hard a startin' When you surely want to go, But she 's just a littly lazy Like some folk I know. -Robert Woolsey. 'Nuf Cod. Little words of wisdom Little words of bluff, Make the teachers tell usg Sit down, that 's enough. Pic : What's the matter 'Dunc'7 You 're all scarred up. Dunc : Aw I fell down in an ex- amination. ' ' Miss Behrens: Can anyone mention a case of great friendship made famous through literature? ' ' Chucky Davis: Mutt and Jeff. All the dogs have their day, said the horse, and I always have my bit. Miss W. to Leland Strombom, in Eng. II., who had just tripped Ducky' ' Cald- well: Leland, don 't you know what you should do when you have big feet? Leland: Yes, ma 'm, wear big shoes. Was There Anything Left of the Ukulele? Francis Resch, announcing a number on a pep-meeting program: ' ' We shall now be favored with a selection by three girls on a ukelele. Dick Hoover: Why all this hot weather? Ike Cudden: This isn't hot! Why down in New Mexico the farmers have to feed their chickens cracked ice to keep them from laying hard-boiled eggs. In our want ad column we neglected to mention that, among other things, we want more school pep. Page One Hundred Eighteen Q - - I - U0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000 I 9 2 3 OOOO000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOC l OOO00000000000000 000000 QI IR I E N 0000O000000000000O000O0O I Y ii Ml ,K ' l' ll f X . 31961 - 1 Q r , f Z or 0, el I Ill i g? of ' . 6- fy' g xg X gxlgbliv' ff M225 ar e la ' .0 f .1555 H, 1 ,f f. flflllll mlfmluii slg , OB-K-ecq. ' - A 1, X Watch it. boys! Watch your appearance. Make it right, make it snappy --for you'll End that smart dress goes a long Way to help a coming young fellow ' 'get there. There's one sure Way to lenofw that you are finely and cor- rectly dressed-get into Kuppenheimer Good Clothes ' Taejfre an zkzfuerfmemt ia gooa' appearance, 11710,-VOZl,!! be mzlgfzty plearea' fwitfz the new modefs. I Sweaters Furnishings See us for official class You'll see the kind you like at sweaters. this store. G. R. HOLMES -rho house of Kappenheimer Good Clotlzes in Sycamore I Page One Hundred Nirwteerz l l T oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I When better cars are built- Buick will build them DeKalb County Motor Sales Co. Authorized Distributors in DeKalb County Dooley Motor Sales Company ,Huthorized agmed Station THE UNIVERSAL CAR Sales and Service SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS P One Hundred Tfwent iilixidzifl i 5 I 1. 3 - . N :mace mnorfi . , ' t 'X Fm-H R ffl ,fb ,, srrtzmui ii' 46 iyir I,, I gi' I X 'V ITT lil i I .Allnmkesho ba I ii fenes s-lugully U , C C I 1 X , , i V , P . li 1 1 1' Q I f ? ,fgi'ii,,yi- if Iv ,1 Wiifflligiii ii N unit y A' - fit ,nl L-ff 1mi'lIt ' fff ' A fi? r i IH if N. ' ' 111' ififp' I I I' xx I IV, -if VIN 'UQ A I: . af? - g i U' lllill .J lull! A I ,x -nh 763, 1th a punch There's no sharnming about an Exide. It gives real service, with a punch-no I stalling or falling down on the job at a critical moment. That's Why men who want steady, consistent battery service choose the Exide when they buy new I batteries. If you haven't become acquainted with the Exide, pay us a visit. We have some- thing interesting to tell you. 5225533 . i i fJf6f,f,l'!fef JXJQXX , fl 4 J J .ff tr t ml I Jt l vf 5 r. 5, in ty HK .NU f 4 K SYCAMORE DEKALB We handle only genuine Exide parts Pugv Om' Humlrnl TI1'L'Ilfj 0llL' 0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOO OO I 9 2 3 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0 I oooooooooooooooooooooooo ooooooooooooooooooooooo Do You Know-U When a pie is like a poet! When it's Browning. What is the greatest feat of trength ever performed? . Wheeling West Virginia. What is the greatest surgical operation ever performed? Lansing Michigan. Some of these jokes are awfully simple and more are simply awful. If you were standing on a dime why would it be like the Woolworth 5 and 10 cent stores? Because there 's nothing above ten cents. You can 't drive a nail with a sponge no matter how hard you soak itl Do nuts grow on trees father? They do, my son. Then on what trees do the doughnuts growl On the pantry, my son. When I was a Freshman I thought- That a basketball coach had wheels. That Physics was similar to the well- known castor oil. That Seniors were wonderful beings. Pat to Pic Middleton: What do you expect to be when you get out of school? Pic. : An old man. CYou're sup posed to laugh nowlj Miss Browns: Will anyone take Joseph Lincoln Can authorjl I think he is one of Sylvia Walrod's favorites. Is that right? Can you imagine-A group of over a hundred and fifty smileless, noiseless, Hitt- less, dateless, blushless, powderless High School girls? Neither can we. Miss W.: Vera, who is the hero in this poem? Vera, starting: Oriental beauties! Seeing her brother shaving one morning Marjorie King said: Harry, why do you wash your face with a little broom and wipe it dry with a knife? 'Which re- minds us: Regarding the present state of affairs we should judge that Harry is get- ting along very nicely with hi project and by 1924 the three which are in evidence now should have increased to a. very line beard. Leland Strombom composes: I have slept in Kelley Hotel beds, I have slept in berths on a train, And I've been caught asleep at Hrst base, And I liked them all the sameg I've reposed on downy couches- With silks to cover my feet, But none of these can compare With sleep in a class-room seat. Senior girl: And, oh, he is so cute! He has brown hair, the prettiest eyes and such tiny feet. Junior girl: Who is that, Dayton! Senior girl: No, my baby brother. Every day in every way our Oracle is getting better and better. It 's a shame, my ,dear friends, That we can 't roast you all- But our pages are limited And our oven is small. Fair visitor from Clare: You said you had shown me everything of interest about the school, you deceitful old thing. John A. Call worriedj: But I did, Dearie.'l F. V. from Clare: You didn 't show me the zoo. John: There isn't any zoo, little girl. F. V.: You mean old thing: I know there is. I heard Helen just say she aw a dancing wham that was the cat's kloo- kus, and Ruth said 'That's nothing: I saw a bird with a pedal potency on him like a centipede'. Teacher Cto Willard Beebel: A little louder, please, you may be right. Page One Hundred Tfwenty-Iwo 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 00000 0000000OOOOOOOOOCOOOOOOOOO C' ' l 1 w 41 1 W '-. W OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO P. M. JOHNSON, Prop. Telephone 5o8 Jo nson,s Confectionery Confectionery ancl Cigars Also Remember Our Socla Fountain Everything Good Prices Moderate 235 West State Street SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS phone 284 B. A. LINDGREN ' Pasteurizecl Milk and Cream ' I 332 East Ottawa Street SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS In Page One Hundred Tfwenly-three 1 9 2 3 OUR FRIENDS UM 1 I B IIEUII UIAIIZD WIRE and CABLE ' MAGNET WIRE Y V zz.?1grQKz. mxaij2 BAIIE OFFICE VHRE ANNUNCIPZTOR WIRE wp WEATHERPRGOFWIRE sww BURNING WIRE 'M VARNISHED cAMB1uc wma CHICAGO INSULATED WIRE Cf MFG. C0. CHICAGO and SYCAMORE I L LI N 0 I S ESTABLISHED 1885 P 0 Hundred Tfu, f 2710555 DSU Lumber, Cool - ,Hnd See Buildi Tyrrell ff? Wells for Material Right Prices Quality Goods Satisfaction DRUGS, GRQCERIES PAINTS AND OILS CI-IAS. HARBAUGH LUMBER CC. Plione 38 Have Your Suit Tailor-lviacle D. A. Middleton CLEANING Ana PRESSING EXPERT WORKMANSHIP ONLY Plumbing, Heating, Slweet Metal Work ATLIO TIRES IAND suppuas VLILCANIZING Vacuum Cleaners Electric Washing Machines Phone 79 Paddock, Kenyon 5 lviontgomery SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS P E 0 e Hundred Tw ly 6 l I 1 O00O000O000000000 000000 Ol IR - T - O000O000000O000000000000 I Shift flwe Burclen From Your Slmoulclers Do you realize it is much. cleaner, Iess expensive ancl Oery muclx more con- venient to Have flue Launclry Wash Ex7eryfI1ing Family Washings lay fI1e pouncl Sycamore Laundry Telephone 85 and Our Driver will Call BORDEN'S FARM PRODUCTS COMPANY OF ILLINOIS Q RYKERT 5 SON D. B. Rykert Estalalislxed 1891 G. L. Rylxert Automobiles and Accessories XM ,A 1. slx I 1 I Y Plwone 242 122 S. California Street SYCAMORE HOTEL I I IomeIiIce Surroundings El EXCELLENT DINING ROOM SERVICE Special Sunday Dinners PI'1one 118 Page One Hundred Twenty-Jix Q - 1 0000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 00000000000OO000O00000O00000O00000 Q - l 1 I .I.Ij.'g.Ixa BI 6Nfe'QeX'o I II I, I I -...W 3 THE BLOTTER 7 7 7 7 7777 7777 7 II II I I II II II II I. II II II I, II W II I I I, I I I I I I K I I I I I CHUCK I I I I .I II II I II II II II I, I, ,I 77 77777 7 77 77 77 7 ,7,, 77 777 77 77,7v77,777 7 7 Ii 7 f I Y f 45'51 551iUMY9C55GX3E3Q3G1C9GX'DC5.'QY'Y9CNX9 I 9 2 3 G 74V'Vf'VFL'-' I -- ii-NH-'-F-'I-Q'Y K V X I ' I , I---'H 0 U OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OUR FRIENDS I In 2' I ESTABLISHED 1871 G Sycamore Nations an I I I FOUR PER CENT INTEREST . On Savings Accounts and Time Deposits ' Capital and Surplus ' 3200000.00 OFFICERS J. R. WATERMAN - - - President W. M. MCALLISTER - Vice President B. P. STROBERG - - Vice President FLOYD WHITTEMORE - Cashier G. E. VALENTINE - - Asst. Cashier Commercial Banking, Foreign Exchange, Safe Deposit Vaults, Savings Department, Travelers' Cheques, Letters of Credit S ' 'v Page One Hundred Twenty-eight I l oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I Q 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo 00000 000000 oooQQ6 c:,LlIl I:flII3IgIfDf5 555:....i::B.O0.00000000 jlllinnis min, 8: Qlahle. Qin. Sgnamnve, fllllinniz 6 di 01. Garage TAXI AND AUTO LIVERY 'ZOE Day and Night Service P g O Bryan 86 Lund Fruits and Vegetables -And-- High Grade Groceries The Corner Store El sAT1sFAC'rIoN GUARANTEED Phone 528, Sycamore Hundred Twen 3 000000 000000 T523 00000 oooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo - - S The following letter was sent to us by mistake some time ago and as we could not find its owner we are publishing its contents in hope that some one will recog- nize it: Five Points, March 23, 1923. Friendt Will: I now take my pen and write you mit a led pencil. We do not live where we used to lif,-we live where we have moved. I hate to say it but der deer old aunt wot you loved so vell is dead. She dies of New Monia on New Years Day in New Orleans Fifteen minutes in front of five. She leaved a family of two boys and two cows. They found one hundred dollars sewed up in her bustles. It is an awful lot to leave behindt. ' All der Patterson family have der measles and dey are having a fine time. I yust graduated from college. I learn- ed to be a stenographer and haf a job in a delivery stable taking down hay for der horses. Der flat Was cold last week so pa call- ed der janitor a lobster and he made it hot for him. Ve haf tventy chickens and a pug-dog. Der chickens lay 6 eggs a day and der dog lays behindt der stove. Ve are hafing more weather here than I just heard dey performed a last veek. operation on Mrs. Gert betveen de din- ing room and de conservatory, but she dies betveen eight o'clock. Now I am closer apart since ve are separated to- gether from one another. Your friendt Bill is getting along fine mid der small-pox. Hoping dat you vill write sooner dan I did I remain here, Your Friendt. P. X. If you don 't get dis letter let me know and I vill write you anuder. 2P. X. Have just received der five dollars dat I owe to you but I have der letter closed an can't get it in. '23: How many men are there in the Freshman class? Also: About six. ' '23: Is that all? Also: Yes, but the rest will grow up eventually. ' ' With the following lines some of our budding poets made their debut into the world of literature. Most likely fifty years hence their works will be listed as Best Sellers and they can refer to the Blotter as the iirst to recognize their genius. A Conversation Overheard Somewhere In Clare. Now run for the milk-train or you'l1 be late And when Belvidere gets there you '11 lose the debate, , And mind you be back in the morning at ten - For the High School will celebrate victory then. Down At Sycamore I-Iigh. ' If a body meet a body Passing on the stair Should a laddie pass a lassie With a haughty air? Ifa lassie has no laddie None they say have I He had better make it snappy X Down at Sycamore High. -Kllf a body meet a body On a summer night Ifa lassie hurries homeward Is she doing right? Every lassie has her laddie None they say have I, But oh, my heart goes pitter-pat When'er he passes by. -Mario Peterson ' ' Sycamore' ' Sycamore, a town on the river-side Sycamore, a town known world-wide, Sycamore, a town of well known fame, For it 's a The town That won town of untarnished name. where basketball players grow, the Little Seven Champion ship you know. But why i 'Cause the s this town so nice? And this town through thick and thin Is always out to win. , It Pays Page One Hundred Thirty -Harold Peterson 'to advertise in the Blotter. oooooooooooooooodooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo l I y'll have fairness at any price, 1 w 0 0000 Hart Schaffner Sz Marx Suits and Overcoats Stetson and Longley Hats Maaaaifaa and PWYJUH Bros. Slfirts We mention the above brancls because we lcnow tlwey are rigbt, and we lilce to sell tlaem to you because we know that tlsrey will give you satisfaction. Ja Prices are no biglwer tlaan you pay for inferior gracles. f Everything that we sell you must give satisfaction or we stancl ready to make good. Anderson Brothers Sycamore, Illinois Pugv Om' Humlrvd Thzrry-nnz' -I - 1-i923 - I 000000 l oo soosssos iewz rust 8: innings Zgemk ' Established 1867 Capital and Surplus 95200000 Organized under the laws of the State of Illinois, with ample capital and surplus, this Bank has every facility for the safe and careful handling of your banking business. I As a 'l'Rl,lS'l' COMPANY, this institution is qualified to aet as Exeoutor, Administrator, Guardian, i'onservator, Receiver and Trustee under Wills and Trust agreeineiits. Four Per Cent Interest on Savings Accounts GEORGE lil. DIl'l l'0N, l'resident J. D. l5l4ll,,'liLI'lIl, Uasliier E. lil. ISECKER, Vice-l'resiclent A. li. STARK, Asst Cashier BARKER'S BAKERY You Will Like Barker's Bread Our Barker 's bread is the tastiest, most wholesome hread you can buy. lt looks good, smells good and has a sweet, natural tiavor like the meat of nuts. lt is rich i11 gluten, vitamines and mineral salts so necessary for health. Its rich flavor will make your entire meal taste better. INSIST ON BREAD I WTTII Tllli l3AliKl5R WliAPPERl We now have a larger variety of goodies of the best that it is possible to make. And we take orders for anytliing that you eau think of. Phone 189 Page One Hundred Thirty-two OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - 1 - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOQO OOOOOO OOOOOOOOOOOOO OOOOOOOOO 1 1 - - Sycamore Ice Co. PURE ICE FTOIT1 Filtereci Water Phone 286 SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Kraniclm 5' Baclw Busli 5' Gerts Kurtzman Pianos Gillzzransen and Apollo Payer Pianos Sonoras anci Victor Victrolas Victor Records and Music Supplies Lewis 5 Palmer Music Co. SyC8m0f9 Bhd DeKalb Phone Sl Phone 338 ........................ ..............,.............. Qlawlsnn 8: gBensnn Lindberg s Johnson, props. Cleaners ancl Tailors Phone 152 Sycamore Candy, Know Your Cleaner Know Hzk Plant I DE KALB ana SYCAMORE Plwone 500 PHONE SI Page One Hundr Post Cards, Glassware, Soaps, Gas Mantles and Globes, Tin- ware, Jewelry, Souw7enirs, Enamel Ware, Crockery, China, No- tions, Light Hardware, Alumi- num Ware, Etc. Our Basement Contains Many Bargains of Interest to You ed Tllirly-three 1 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0000 000 00 I 9 2 3 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - oooooooooooooooooooooooo QI IR P R I E N D S oooooooooooooooooooooooo - TELEPHONE 2 DR. GEO. W. NESBITT Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday P. M.g Tuesday and Friday A. M., and Every Evening Except Monday and Thursday, 7:00 to 8:30 SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Rote 8: blaurer Barber Shop L N. G. TRUBY COLUMBIA BICYCLES 'muwcs AND TRAVELING BAGS A. W. KING Dry Goods and Shoes Medium Prices ' Bollinger Bros. Barbers G. O. WARREN Syoa1uore's Reliable Jeweler Low Prices on Diamonds 320 WEST STATE STREET DR. C. S. CLEARY OSTEOPATH Acute and Chronic Diseases Phone 188 RALPH E. CURRY Osteopathic Phy sician 201 Townsend Buildini Sycamore, Illinois B. A. WYMAN Confectionery and Cigars J. c. BRUSH BARBER Joe Johnson Real Estate and Insurance Shoe Hospital Expert Shoe Repairing Page One Hundred Thirty-four ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 I Page One Humlrgd Tlfirly-five 1 -L I - - - - K W I 00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 OOC00000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000 - - C9 Q L1 R F R I E N D S I I I . 5 5 E. 1. BOIES A. H. RESCH 53' Il 5 5 0 O 0 O I 0 0 2 BOIES 86 RESCH 2 I 8 I 0 0 8 GENERAL PRINTERS 3 ' O I 3 I: 3 Q 3 3 3 8 ' E? Puolzlrfzers of 5 I 5 U A fe' 0 O he rue epuhlxrem 8 O 0 3 5 First DeKalb County Newspaper 5 5 5 0 5 No Other Newspaper So Completely S O 0 I Q Covers the Local Flelcl 5 0 3 3 3 3 5 Publzshed Wednesdays and Saturdays at 5 8 Sycamore, County Seat of 2 0 g DeKalb County 5 o o 3 8 ' Q THREE DOLLARS THE YEAR IN ADVANCE Q ' 5 5 I 3 PRINTERS OF THIS Book, 8 3 THE ORACLE 8 5 5 I I Page One Hundred Thirty-six - - 1 - - Q I UOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 0000000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 0000000 0000 0 0 000 0 00000 R F R I E N D S 0000000 000000000000 00 Rogers-Smith Dry Goods Co. Wlzat You Wi!! Find Here Butterick Patterns, Warner Bros. Rust- THE PHOTOGRAPHS FOR THE 1923 ORACLE WERE TAKEN BY john F Carlson proof Corsets Pfl0f0-Sffdljfwf Guaranteed in every way -- ll A Choice Line of Up-to The-Minute Goods STUIJIO: The Store On The Corner SOUTEYEQQJEEREET Say It PWM Flowers STOP AND SHOP ON GRADUATION AT DAY Nelson, Presentatzon Bouquets Irish 81 Johnsons Carsages Colonials The bert Place to buy MEDICINES, gg NICE PERFUMES and TOILET ARTICLES THE SYCAMORE GREENI-IOU SES I Telephfme 88 Alia Delicious Thingr hr Picnic: and C. MARTIN JOHNSON, Proprietor Other Outings Page One Hundred Thirty-se - - 000O00000000000000000000000O00O 00 I 9 2 3 00000O0000O000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 9 ca s 4 00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I 9 2 3 00OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 00000 OUR FRIENDS A are fitting Gifts as rewards for A a completed school courser ' zsb Letir be DISTINCT IVE As wen as T RELIABLE 15 You will find an excellent assortment of GIFTS THAT LAST AT WETZEL BROTHERS Pg0 Hnd dThi in l923 o ooo oooooooooooooooo o oooo oooooooooooo ooooo l t 4 I illllllllll lllilll HT I mmuuulu The public has proclaimed the Durant car to be all that its name implies I -all and more than claimed for it in the modest and appealing slogan, Just a Real Good Car, which heralded its introduction. Only steadfast adherence to an ideal which has always identiiied the I achievements of W. C. Durant could have brought siuch public approval. Only faith in the ability of W. C. Durant to achieve a BETTER NVAY in automotive transportation could have enabled the Durant organization to grow in a few short months to a high place in the automobile world. A great leader has imparted, in the Durant products, the qualities of I leadership. The Durant is true to an ideal, and every Durant product is a good pro- JOH B. ADEE General Cord Tires Agent for Jordan, Durant and Star Automobiles 119 S. California St., Sycamore, Ill. duct. I Ehe Sycamore Cafe W. E. TUCKWOOD, Proprietor I Soda Fountain ,Hlways Open VISIT OUR ICE CREAM PARLOR , 1 ll l 1 000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00 I 9 2 3 O0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 . .L I ll 1' W e HaVe Been l alcmg a Course ln i ul Hg Htelfla for 25 years at our present loeation. lt has been a continuous sehool session for it has required eonstant study to meet ever changing eonditions. There has been no vueation, no Saturday holi- days. When we started 25 years ago, we tried to build into our busi- I 11ess striet integrity of mer:-llaiulise, fair treatment ol' t'llSi1Olllt'l'S, progressive standards in relation to the eonnuunity, and ability and eliaraeter on the part of our employees. We have endeavored to carry out these prineiples and to-day, are working harder than ever. W e Buy Only the Best F8 GS O O8 ' G cl C l and we have been rewarded with larger sales every year. I Our LLIITI el' is obtained from all parts of the 4-ountry and we eonstantllv try to give our 1-ustouiers the best lumber or building material for the money and our eustouiers have appreriated this by giving us an in- creased patronage every year. We Serve Others WHY NUT YOU? HOLCOMB BROTHERS Page Ona Hunzlrrzl I-'orly-one I O0O0OO0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO I 9 2 3 000000000000 OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO OO S I OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO E OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO 1 i PEOPLIPS COLUIEN' Advertising rates as yet undecided. REWARD-3 dollars and Seventy-five cents will be paid to the person leading us to the evidence, conviction and prosecu- tion of any person making false or slander- ous statements concerning the Oracle Board. FOR SALE-All my notebooks, book re- ports, themes, etc., accumulated during my twelve years of high school life.- Pic L. Middleton. CLEAN UP WEEK-JUNE 1-7 Let us haul your ashes, our promptness is unbelieveable. There is no service like ours.- Chuckie Davis and Pius Hoover. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Hereaf- ter I will not be responsible for debts con- tracted by anyone but myself.-T. Joslyn. WANTED-A good situation with a chance to rise. Any salary will do providing it is enough even if it is not what I am worth. I am a bright young man with the degree of B. S. QBachelor of Silencej and can't afford to work for such a small amount.- Myron Rachor. FOR SALE-Slightly used pipe. Reason- able price if taken at once.- Chink Robinson. Miss Browns: Who was Homer, Rob- erti Bob Herrick: The fellow Babe Ruth hit. Leland Strombom in Eng. II., quoting from Julius Caesar : My heart doth joy that yet in all my life, I found no woman but she was true to me. First Cullud Lady: That baby of yourn sho' a punic image ob his daddy. Second Cullud Lady: Yas, a regular carbon copy, yo' might say. Martin Swedberg: Why do they sprinkle corn-meal on the dance floor? Cutie: . To make the chickens feel more at home. What d'ya Say? Which would you rather be, more fool- ish than you look or look more foolish than you be? We all have plently of of days but where are the days we havesoiff Pat at St. Charles: Bring me sixteen sandwiches, half a pie, three cups of cof- fee, and a baked ham-I haven't time to eat a square meal. Swan song of a chicken after being run over by a Ford: Cheep, cheep. Pret Tracy: This cold weather chills me to the bone. Mildred W.: You should wear a thick hat. - 4 Teacher: I thought you took algebra last year. Mike Patterson: I did, but Miss Slonaker give me an encore. Did you ever know a Mott that had a Hart? Or a Bishop that would rather be a Taylor? A History Exam. We Might Pass. When.was the war of 1812? From what province of France was Joan of Arc! What two countries were participants in the Spanish-American War? In what season of the year did Wash- ington pend his winter at Valley Forge? In round numbers what was the duration of the Hundred Years War! Kenneth Snelgrovez Hey, lend me two- bits. Walker Tracy: Pm so broke that if steamboats were selling for ten cents apiece, I couldn't buy an echo of the whistle. Who is the most disgusting person you have ever met? With us it is the moral degenerate who invented the dill pickle. Small Pox: TT Adams Had'm. Page One Hundred Forty-two OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO0000000000000 I 9 2 3 000000O0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOCO - ' l 1 1 T I 'Q vu .ANSI OUR FRIENDS Telephone 162 Marshall 86 Westlake FARM IMPLEMENTS TRACTORS Hardware, Gas Engines, Fencing, Milking Machines, Washing Machines, Furnaces and Stoves AUTOMOBILE TIRES SOMONAUK STREET SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS The Turner BI'8SS Works Wishes every gracluate HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY - Our Blow Brakes am! E'rep0!s Are the Best- TELL YOUR FRIENDS g1mn1w mSR Sycamore. Ill. U.S.A. P ge Om' Hundred Forty- h l - l 1 I - S OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Buy- Suit Cases, Trunks and Bags, Eaton, Crane 5 Pilce Stationery of F. E. Lee Er Company A Hows 8:30-12 oo PHONES: 1 so 5 so Omen 103-1 Residence 103-2 DR. H. W. HENNIS Winchester Tools Goodrzbh Tires, Fencing, SheH Hardware SERVICE - QUALITY WYLDE Sz SON T he Hardware Men Hy-Klass Hats DENTIST , NITROLIS OXIDE Pierce 131061, SYCAMORE, 1LuNols C2lI'O1i11B Harris lm. M. ,miglllgtff lnderg Fruit Stgre I Qin IIQJSIIIQ D. E. WINDERS, Prop. Dependable Dry Goods, Laclies', Wholesale and Retail Misses' ancl Cl1ildren's Ready-tm FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Wear Suits, Coats ancl Dresses Telephone 3 We specialize in Goisaxel Corsets, Kayser Gloves CONFECTIONERY and Hosiery and Athena Unclerwear BAKER-Y GOODS S31 W- stiff Sffeef I Telephones: TELEPHONE 32 Ofllce 398, Residence 396 DR. E. B. BARROW L- W- DUVAL DENTIST FRESH AND SALT MEATS ANALGESIA AND Nmzous OXIDE Oysten and Fish in Season Office Over Holmquist's Jewelry Store SYCAMORE, ILLINQIS Page One Hundred Farty-four , I I 1 We Carry a Comp ete ' 1 A 1 1 1 on ' Showing of 0 ae S ' Picture - and Photo I Frames Inquiries and Orders - Given Prompt Attention I Emil E. Johnson Sc Coffey VVholesale and Retail MEATS E 331 West State Street I SYCAMORE I C. Bl. Conrad L rcs. and Treas. g C. B. Conrad, S ' etary I Footwear I rzstublished 1:-159 4 fi r' For Fastidious lleitllh Uuunty People The Store where durability, style Telephone and perfect fitting 72 are the best trade I pullers. 206 West state street A, D, GATES CO, Sycamore, Ill. Big Shoe Store I - P ge One Hundred Forty-ive - i W OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO00000000000 I 9 2 3 OO00000000000OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO - OUR FRIENDS I-IGLMQIIIST JEWELER Two Thirty-One State Street SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Citizens National Bank SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS BO ON TIME DEPOSITS MEMBER os FEDERAL RESERVE BANK Resources Over -5700, 000 P ge One Hundred Forty-six T923 -- ---V I 1 F ---- -Aff--Y -- - iv- - -in-W ,, 9'-Q f , I .4 x:,A ., - -. 1 X 'bf . I ' ' W 'N w ,, i K 3 w 1 i 1 , Q W NN ai ix 5 N w' , ,X ,1 I! 1 'N Wx N 'N , W, N 3 1 2 1 . 1 X 15 M W ,, 11 1. M Qi , yi 1 1 ' w w 1' U m W , r J MN 'f. TELEPHONE REPAIRING AND ADJUSTING 96 A SPECIALTY G0 T 0 Drayton's Ford Garage Fofe A SQUARE DEAL Original Ford Parts and Standard Accessories OILS AND GREASES 112-14-16 South Maple Street SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS ,T or hold a little job GOOD POSITIONS for those who are prepared Brown 'S Short Courses Train Thoroughly NO GUESS WORK---thousands of satisfied students Brown's Business College STATE STREET, AT THE RIVER Rockford, Illinois Page fjlll' Hundred Forty-c 1 - - - - - OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Ol I R OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ,I - Q Done T I phones: Omce, 55 Residence, 555 and 547 I FAISSLER ac SMITH ' . LAWYERS I Erik Wackt Daniel Pierce Building - Cleaning SYCAMORE, ILLINOIS Pressing . Taii01'iI1g Repair work Tires Bmeries charged M Keystone Garage I W. E. ANDREWS, Prop. Paige - Jewett SALES AND SERVICE Suits and Overcoats Made to Order Residence Phone 338 Business Phone 27 AUTOGRAPHS I I I Page One Hundred Forty-nin J l l l l l ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo I 9 2 3 ooooooo oooooooooooooooooooooooooo 1 l 1 l The Seniors, U Pinisn f Baccalaureate Exercises Sunday, june 3, IQ23 First Baptist Church, Sycamore Address. . . Rev. W. Patterson Ei Commencement ffimursday, June 7, 1923 Sycamore High School Auditorium Address, Dr. Fred ivferrifieid, U. of Chicago N1 ...U-.umm-,Ar I 73?'Sf'7 ,. 4-'a ' 5 ..n. . v f .. ff: '.' f' 41: V+ Q, A I u ,. hu ,-M .1 ma, , sg. gy: 3,.v:, .fl ...u .xw Tr- ' wr , 5 ' n - k, Li' qnmkisisfntzwkmhmnfm.. Az, .fn-,,f...L.. , ug , Z4 it 4, - . . , h.. -. . W: ,, .. WV4, ,K,QE,,- wp ' 1 3 K - rv 'ab .- S- 1 'E ff' - 1 Y N 'gg Q, .5 4 I ' -4 ,, . ,QV -