Tremont High School - Echo Yearbook (Tremont, IL)

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Z i) c e c tj o , 10 2 5 play Prairie Rose . The Student Council was organized in which our class was represented by three members, Chester Becker, Verna Getz and Wayne Hodgson. This ended our Junior year and we were promoted to Senior ranks with the dignified title of Honorable Seniors ”. Only nineteen brave students remained. William Harris continued his work in Pekin, Millard March in the navy, but Lewis Brenkman again took up work with us. Our class was or- ganized and thereby represented in the Student Council by Chester Becker, Caroline Strunk, Lillian Pflederer, Wayne Hodgson and Carl Woerner. One day in September the Senior class made a trip by cars to Springfield which was enjoyable to all. The forenoon was spent in visiting places of his- torical interest, such as the Capitol, Lincoln’s Home and Tomb. In the after- noon we inspected the fair grounds after which we returned home at an early hour. A few weeks later we also attended a trial scene at Pekin which proved to be a great benefit to our civics class. Our Senior year has been the most active and important with its athletic interests, County Meet participations. Teacher Training classes, Lyceum Course management, and —what is unique in the history of our school—the compiling of the School Annual. With such a creditable record, it is evident that the class of 1925 will occupy a noteworthy position in the annals of Tremont Community High School. Senior Alphabet A—for Assembly, the place of great fun, Where we meet all the teachers, and work is begun. B—stands for Barton, the youngest in class, Though not very large, she’s a gay, jolly lass. C—stands for Caroline, a strong, sturdy student. Whose work is always done in a manner most prudent. D—stands for Drug Store, where Raymond is clerk, He’ll make a success through his good, steady work. E—is for Elmer, Sauder’s middle name With all his good graces he’s sure to win fame. F—is for Florence, so sweet and so fair. Who does all her work with a great deal of care. G—stands for Getz, our pretty brunette. Who all of her troubles with a smile has met. H—is for Hinman, a Ford Garage man Who likes to go courtin’ in Dad’s new Sedan. I—is for Irene, so small and serene. Assistant Yell Leader, whom you know you have seen. J—stands for Johnson, our Senior adviser, To whom we’re indebted for being made wiser. K.—is for Koch, our curly-haired sheik. Who goes out a Nashin’ each night of the week. L—stands for Louie, with a beautiful blush, When the girls see him coming, they’re there in a rush. FOURTEEN

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 £cf)o, 1925 Commencement Cxercises Tremont Gymnasium TUESDAY EVENING, MAY 26, 1925 March Invocation Music by Orchestra Address of Welcome Class History . Music by Orchestra Class Prophecy Farewell Address . Music by Orchestra Address .... “The Tragedy of Short Cuts” Music by Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas . Dr. J. E. McIntyre Benediction ... Rev. E. E. Diffenbaugh Music by Orchestra Rev. E. T. Gandy Caroline Strunk Hazel Roberson . Carl Woerner Mildred Becker Dr. P. C. Somerville Senior Class istorp In the memorable year of 1921, thirty Freshmen entered T. C. H. S., hesitant yet eager to learn what was hidden behind those doors of knowledge. This we all found out too soon, for we were to spend many hours struggling with Algebra and Latin. The advanced classes thought us “green” but not so, for we were able to elude most of their tricks and to win the favor of our teachers. Our class was soon organized with William Harris as President and Verna Getz as Vice-President. One night we attended the Initiation Party with feigned boldness and in spite of all that happened we returned home after an enjoyable evening. It was with regret that we lost three of our class- mates. Ruth Pflederer, Edward Getz and John McGinnis. After a year of hard study and much progress we were glad for the summer vacation. The Sophomore year found our membership diminished to twenty-five, as Archie Kellar and Paul Foley did not return. In this year we became more interested in our work and progressed more rapidly. We gave an Initiation Party to the Freshmen which was greatly enjoyed. We took a prominent part in school activities, chief of which was our class play Lena Rivers , which proved to be a great success. 'R e took an active part in the Stunt Show and in Basket Ball. At the close of the Sophomore year we had reached the midway mark of our High School career, with an excellent record. Twenty members remained to take up the work scheduled for the Junior class. We again lost several members, Hermina Hampton, Lewis Brenkman, Clare Norman, Earl Riley, Herbert Suchert and Donald Cottingham. Millard March took up the Junior subjects which gave us twenty members. We won honors in Baseball and Basket Ball and again exhibited dramatic skill in our THIRTEEN

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Z f) c e c i) o , 19 2 5 M—is for Mildred, a lover of luck Who is always studious, and never lacks pluck. N—for Naomi, the calendar girl, Whose knowledge of dates keeps her head in a whirl. 0—stands for Osburne, best known as Wayne, Who enters athletics with might and with main. P—is for Pflederer, whose aim is to teach We know in her future, attainment she’ll reach. Q—is for Queires, the Bones of Contention The number we miss, we try not to mention. R—stands for Roberson, quiet and demure, Who always with answers is quite prompt and sure. S—is for Stegner, so chuck full of fun, He scarce opes his mouth but out pops a pun. T—stands for Time; some days we want more. But nevertheless, we re glad when it’s four. U—stands for Unison, that really means US For we get along scrumptiously without e’er a fuss. V—is for Verla, so blithesome and gay Whose bright sunny smile can be seen far away. W—stands for Woerner, our good old back guard. He has so much pep that he fights the game hard. X—for Xams, those things that we dread, They’re so deep and so long, that they re hard on the head. Y—stands for You, our good-natured Ches, You’re there with the yells, we truly confess. Z stands for Zeal and everyday Zest, Of our characteristics, these are the best. Mentor Class JOropfjecp Last Friday being my fortieth birthday anniversary, I took a holiday, since my law practice is not so great but that I can take an occasional day off. As I stopped for lunch at the Sugar Bowl, I met the proprietor, Ben R. Koch, and he took me over to a little table to talk about olden times. ‘‘Did you know that Verna and Lillian are giving a concert at the Opera House this evening for the benefit of the Dogs’ Cemetery Fund? he asked. “Verna and Lillian!” I repeated. “Yes, Lillian has just returned from a successful season with the French Opera Company, and on her last tour through Russia, Verna was proclaimed the most accomplished pianist ever known. “Well, you don’t say!” I replied. “But what has become of Lewis Brenk- man? I imagined he and Verna would be married as soon as they completed their school work.” FIFTEEN