Tremont High School - Echo Yearbook (Tremont, IL)

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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

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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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TL ) c £ c f) o , 1025 “Oh Lewis got Verna all right! He is a retired banker, owns seven banks, and accompanies his wife on tours. They were married the year after you left home, he explained. “By the way, I was out in Arizona a few weeks ago and visited Caroline Strunk on her ranch. Say, but it is a Grand Place! They’ve just struck oil there too and she’ll soon be a millionaire.” “Did you know that Irene and Merwin have gone to China?” asked Ben “Gone to China! Why the last I heard of them they had a chicken farm in Florida!” I replied. Oh yes, they did have, but Merv got religion and went as a missionary. Their son married Carl Woerner’s oldest daughter just after Carl had invented his Anti-Chicken Thief Oil Can.” “Ben seemed to know so much of the news that I was loath to leave him but as I had an engagement at three it was necessary for me to go. As I walked down Main Street, I met Hazel Roberson, who has just opened an office in our city. She is oneof the best specialists in newspaper disorders of the present time. In the lobby of the Waldorf. I encountered Ben Sauder, who had just returned from Belgium where he had been sent by the American Corn Growers’ Association. Ben’s farm is considered the most up-to-date in Illinois and people come from all over the country to see it. He told me he met Clarice Barton while he was over there. She is Professor(ess) of Astronomy at Bruss- els University, and is one of the most noted Star Gazers of the age. That evening I took dinner with my old classmate, Verla Hodgson, in her home on Moss Avenue. Verla is one of my many clients, as I won a suit for her a few months ago. She owns what used to be P. A. Bergner’s store only she calls it the Tremont Emporium”. It is the finest store in Central Illinois. Among Verla’s other guests that night was the celebrated novelist Naomi Hinman nee Green. Her books are known all over the world for their unusual humor. Her husband. Frank Hinman, owns Henry Ford’s old factory and he produces machines guaranteed to run five miles without breaking a single part. As I was on my way home, I bought an evening paper and imagine my surprise when I read that Judge Wayne Hodgson of Omaha had been selected as Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court. In the same paper I noticed that Florence Staker was managing a very exclusive Tea Room and was especially noted for the delicious cake she served to her customers. I also learned that Chester Becker had become a multi-millionaire from the manufacture of fly paper and bee-hives. Just as 1 reached my apartment I met Raymond Blue, Professor of Fishing at Bradley Industrial Institute. He said that he was just returning from the river where he had been watching the minnows on the bottom of the river with a periscope. As I bade him good night. I realized that during that day, my fortieth birthday anniversary. I had either seen or heard of all of my classmates who were graduated from Tremont Community High School in 1925. —G. M. B. SIXTEEN