Trivoli Community High School - Memoir Yearbook (Trivoli, IL)

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In conclusion the lights were shaded as the entire class knelt upon the gym floor in a circle and with hands reverently folded, repeated the following obligation: HI, Freshman of the Trivoli High School, simplest of the simple, fresh and foolish, do hereby and hereon most solemnly and sincerely, promise and swear that l will do all in my power to improve my de- mented condition and conceal my homely face. Furthermore, I will always keep clean. I promise faithfully to wash my face twice a year at regularly stated intervals, using a Bon Ami Special, providing same can be purchased at half price at the nearest grocery store. That I will take a bath once a year on the date observed by all Freshmen of T. C. H. S. same being held inviolate as February 29th. Furthermore, that I will always laugh at the teacher's jokes, I knowing them to be such. To all this I promise never to reveal any of the mysteries of this order, to keep intact all secrets which may be disclosed to me and to bind myself to this obligation with a no less penalty than that of having my nose painted red, a piece of limburger cheese suspended therefrom and my hands saturated in the juices of garlic, should I ever violate this, my solemn obligation of a nutty little freshman. So help me mamma and approve of my firmness of purpose in the due performance of the same. Later in the evening delicious refreshments were served to all pres- ent and the freshmen emerged in tipetop condition both physically and mentally to carry on their work as full pledged students of T. C. H. S. F. D. H., '26. High School Day at the M. E. Church Following their custom the high school students took complete charge of the church services at the Methodist church on March 30. The high school choir furnished music that won praise from all present. Ira Phillips, Theodosia Anderson, Mildred Pillman, Thelma Ewalt, Margaretta Morin, Donald Bourne and Mr., Wells each gave a very interesting short talk pertaining to the cooperation of the church and the high school. Vocal and violin solos were given by Gladys McMas- ters and Mr. Peters, respectively. As far as we know this plan of high school day in the churcli is something rather uncommon in most high schools but we feel sure that many benefits are derived by both the church and the high school from it Page Seventy-two

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Those present were: Seniors: Mildred Wrigley, Dorothy Kirkman, Melva Frank, Esther Beal, Louise Anderson, Theodore McCullough, Myron McNaughton, Russell VVhite, Leslie Kelly and Clinton Parrg Jun- iors Velma Harper, Elma Brooks, Mary Opie, Mildred Higgs, Verna Holt, Mildred Pillman, Laura Perkins, Mabel Kimzey, Chester Ander- son, Charles Hovenden and Merle Williamsg the faculty: Miss Cornelius, Mr. Wells, Mr. Nutter, Mr. German and Raymond Alleng and directors: C. F. Opie, Ray Anderson, E. A. Anderson and A. J. Gregory. M. M. K., '24, Birthday Party On Saturday evening, March 23, 1924, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bourne and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Flinn invited the basket ball team and their friends to the Bourne residence to help celebrate the birthdays of Don- ald Bourne and Edgar Flinn. The rooms were artistically decorated with the basket ball colors of purple and white. Both the shield and the cup won by this year's team were displayed and were much commented upon by those who had not previously seen them. A very delightful evening was spent in playing novel games, story telling and music. Later in the evening a dainty cafeteria lunch was served, to which all did ample justice. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Flinn, Mr. and Mrs. Bourne, Misses Helen Davis, Violet Quinn, Jessie Gillett, Gladys Linck, Mildred Wrigley ,Theodosia Anderson, Edna Harshbarger, Ruth Karstetter, Thelma Ewalt and Miriam Bourne, and Messrs. Edgar Flinn, Chester Anderson, Charles Hovenden, Donald Bourne, Russell Peters, Marshall McCullough, Lloyd Goodman, and Ira Phillips. Among many other gifts presented to the boys were two small engraved pocket knives from the basket ball team of '24, T. A., ,27. Freshman Initiation Party The thriving class of '27, consisting of twenty members, was in- itiated into the trials and joys of a high school life in a high school gym, September, 1923. A group of upper classment and faculty members shrouded and masked as ghosts, conducted the terrified freshmen through artificial forests and caves where they were subjected to many blood-curdling experiences. They were led through thickly tangled undergrowth and even faced death itself. Page Seventy-on

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- -------- - ------- The Alumni Home Coming Excitement reigned in all her glory! The old basket ball team, now organized as Alumni, were coming to play the high school team of '24, Too, it was to be the first game of the season, and after a whole year had passed, every body was on the alert to see the old ball rolling again. The school had decided to give a little informal welcome to the old team and class. Tlfe upper classmen had to admit that there was a Vacancy in old T. C. H. S., which the freshmen were not yet capable of filling, and thus truly welcomed the class members as old friends. As the Alumni team composed of: VVhite, Plumer, McCullough, Harding and Kelly dashed across the floor, the high school responded to their good spirits with a rousing yell for the Alumni team. In be- half of the school, Mr. lVells gave a general welcome to all present, While Miss Harding gave a brief but hearty welcome to the team and members of the class. Captain Vllhite of the Alumni team responded with appreciation to the school and community for their welcome and fine spirit of sportsmanship. The community felt that they too owed the team a Word of welcome and appreciationg so in behalf of the com- munity, Rev. Ellinwood spoke to both the school and Alumni. Another yell drowned the silence and rang out on the night air as the high school team dashed on the floor. The whistle sounded! Up Went the ball! The game had started. After an exciting hour forthe high school, the final whistle sound- ed, the referee read the score 15-14, in favor of the Alumni team, and the teams left the floor. We were sorry to see the high school lose to the Alumni, but yet, We Were happy to think that the splendid team who had won from us was a part of our school-our Alumni, whose members had worked four years to help lay the foundations for our present school spirit. The piano was moved to the floor, Leslie McDonald and Russell Peters appeared with drum traps and a violin. The music started and the couples both old and young, glided across the floor. Along the side of the hall others talked of the game and old times they had had in '23, The crowd departed after about two hours of dancing and play- ing games. Pagc Seventy-three