Venice High School - Venetian Yearbook (Venice, IL)

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T he Venetian On September 4th, 1923, we set sail on the Senior vessel with a cargo of eight persons. This we anticipated as a happy and prosperous voyage, and to make it such we resolved on issuing, for the first time in the history of the Venice fleet, a book of our travels. We named it The Venetian. ln connection with the other members of our naval forces we enjoyed a 1-Iallowe'en Party and in due time a Christmas one. At the latter one the Senior ship was given much credit and respect. ln November the women passengers acted as waitresses and songsters at an affair given by the crew for the directors of the fleet and their wives. The Senior and Junior ships gave a Tacky Party for all female passengers and it was a decided success. Many other tempests occurred such as exams, selection of invitations, and approval of attire, but they did not prevent us, who are determined to pass from the Venetian fleet to the one named Alumni, from attaining our goal. Thus, we now belong to V. H. S. only in memory. Marguerite L. Kraft. Zliarnltg mime Qlrarka Mr. Pickens-Miss Kraft take your side up along this wall for the match. Miss Pattiz-The public schools of England are called Board schools due to the fact that they are managed by a board. Mr. Chester-Cjust before noon dismissalj XVere you absent or late this morning? Bill-VVhy, late, how could I be absent when I'm here now. Miss Alexander-Please sit down over here Ellen. I might strain my hearing if you stay by that window. Our examination was accompanied by a vocal solo by Miss Burke in English Literature. We don't know whether it was Nearer My God to thee or Yes, we have no bananas. Mr. Pickens-Your next lesson will be down in South America. Miss Pattiz-Why did Antonio have to have money? Well, so he could have his suit pressed? Lilly-What comes after deception in that sentence? Miss Alexander-The next word. Miss Pattiz-In Spain children have their mother's and father's name, To illustrate say Mr. Black and Miss White got married. Their children Vvould be black and white. 12

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The Venetian ifiainrg nf the Ship nf '24 In the early part of Septembtr in the year 1920, twenty-one passengers boarded the ship for our Freshman journey. lt was one beset by many tempests. as are all such. journeys. Our first stop was made the latter part of October. Here we enjoyed our first real affair in the form of a Hallowe'en Party. Our ship went on until the end of December, when we were detained by a Christmas Party. At this affair we Freshies began to feel that we were a portion of the dear old navy, V. H. S. There were many more hap- penings but they are as nothing when we consider the greatness of the waves. ln May the ship came in to be repaired for its next journey. On September 5, 1921, we set sail on our Sophomore travels. VVei also received a new passenger, Edna Taylor. XVe now have the experience of a year and feel more able to cope with the calamities and distresses of the sea. In about three weeks we received an S. O. S. signal that we should come to the aid of a sister ship and show her the ways of the ocean. This we accomplished by an initiation which will always be remembered by the ship which called for help. Much to the satisfaction of all on board we stopped at two ports to enjoy first a Hallowe'en and then a Christmas Party. In February two ships by names, junior and Senior, landed at the same port for repairs as we had, so they decided to make it a pleasant sojourn by zz Kid Party, and in April we returned the affair by a Mother Goose evening. We returned on the 29th of May. On the 6th of September, 1922, we left port with a happy crowd of thirteen original passengers and one new one, Mildred Buente. Wfe are now enlightened and we feel in the frame of mind as may have easily been seen. lNe sailed on in a very enjoyable manner until the 31st of October when the ship was decorated with pumpkins, witches and lanterns. That evening we all enjoyed a very peppy function. Wlhen our ship landed to get new sup- plies the women passengers suggested to those of the Senior ship that we give a Kid Party for the other two ships. This was done and it left an impression that Will never be forgotten. Christmas and Easter were also celebrated with the proper ceremonies. The young girls on board gave a banquet for their mothers and thus established a precedent which we hope will be faithfully followed. Many wonderful scenes I now recall, to memory, of this journey and to show our respect and farewell to a ship which had almost run her course we gave a Prom for the Senior ship. The toast was warmly accepted, much to our satisfaction. Then, after a few more tempests in the form of semester exams we returned home on the 28th of May. To celebrate our arrival on safe ground we went for a hay ride. Thus endeth our junior voyage. 11

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The Vwzetzkm GBII1' 0112155 HUPIU On the corner of Seventh and liroaclway Stands dear old Venice llivh And for the class of '24 Her memory will n-ever die. lYe'll never forget dear V. H. S. XVhere we spent our happy days A picture of that time and place NVill be with us always. The Freshman class of ,27 Is made up of style and snap . The Sophomores are wiser still For work give not a rap. The Iunior minds are turning fast To the work of their Senior year And the two hig fours of '24 Deserve a hearty cheer. Vlfilliam with his eyes of blue And wicked dimples, too. Bob, the shcik of the class NVould do most anything for you. Vernon, too, is a good old scout, Perry-the strength of the class, Edna she just loves to talk, And Peg's a jolly lass. Mildred's middle name is fun, Shels just chucked full of laughter, And Maude her faithful follower Good naturedly folows after. To Mr. McComis we owe our thanks For many a helping hand He most always forgives our pranks D XVith just a smile or a wave of the hand. Miss Pattiz doctor, nurse and teacher XVhat would we do without her? Miss Alexander, too, and her good nature V. H. S. without her we couldn't feature Miss Burke. I know we'll miss NVhen our English 4 will be no more And our ancestors shall sleep in bliss. Red hair is most always a sign of temper Well, Mr. Chester is an exception If I but rightly remember. Mr. Pickens a wonderful man is he He could tell you most anything About dates UD and geography. And now upon leaving old V. H. S. We take memories of all the past Of our teachers of our school friends And of the two Big Fours-Our class. I3 Maude Fitzgerald