Venice High School - Venetian Yearbook (Venice, IL)

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T he Venetzkzn f Glarkg lgarig The Sophomore, junior and Senior girls entertained the Freshmen girls by giving a Tacky Party in their honor. Every one came dressed in their very worst. Vlfe spent the first part of the evening trying to get used to each others' costumes. Later we played many games and each one expressed their knowledge by seeing how many cities they could remember. The lunch was served in a very tacky manner. ln short, We had a Very enjoyable time. ' The iirst prize Was awarded to Pearl McCown for the tackiest costume and Lorena Ferguson won the second prize. Ellaunriiv Gbrrupatiun Mildred-Trying to be serious Qand can'tj. Perry-Studying. Maude-Talking to Blanche. Vernon-Eating candy. Marguerite-fGiving long reports. Bob-Hunting Bill. Edna-Worlcing on the Annual. Bill-Acting foolish. Henry-Reading in the library. Corwin-Combing his hair. Dean-Acting serious. Delcour-Making Wise cracks. Leonard-Playing basket ball. Blanche-Keeping quiet. Lilly-Giggling. Magdalena-Getting good grades. Martha-Reading shorthand. Anna-Answering sharply. Stengle--Being absent. Florence-Powdering her nose. Groshongs-Provoking Miss Pattiz. I 40

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The Venetian Qlhriatmaa Idarig This was by far the greatest event of the year. Every one seemed to enter into the spirit of Christmas. Although Miss Pattiz could scarcely talk above a whisper, what would the party have been without her? NVe were first entertained by a piano solo by Miss Burke, then Mildred Buente gave a very interesting reading. Afterwards, the two losing squads in the selling of tickets for the show, gave us a very good playlet. Of all the pictures of Santa Clause we certainly had them that night. Every one had him pictured differently. We certainly felt sorry for the poor girls and fellows who wore their new shoes, for jumping after the balloons some one was sure to land right on some one else's toes. The Seniors felt very dignified for the table was arranged in the letter T and we Seniors were placed at the head. Later we were pre- sented with a gift from Santa Claus, whose part was played by Mr. Pickens. Mather-Eaughirr Banquet In order to show our appreciation and thanks to the mothers who by their sacrifices and care have enabled us to attend school, we decided to give a banquet in their honor. The mothers arrived about eight o'clock and the program began. The Freshman chorus opened the program by a song, which was greatly ap- preciated. Teresa Maher recited a very appropriate poem on just Like Mother. Miss Burke sang a solo and Mildred Buente gave a very inter- esting reading. Lorena Ferguson read an essay, while the remaining girls endeavored to help entertain by a playlet, Miss Burnett Puts One Over. Lastly six girls said speeches, each holding a letter spelling Mother. The most interesting part of the evening was the eats. These were served in the gym. The tables were very effectively decorated, having green ferns dividing the tables. There were six bouquets of sweet peas. The favors were red and white roses filled with candy. We ended the evening by singing our Alma Mater and giving our school yell for the mothers. 39

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Q T he Veneticzn 1551113 the 0112155 nf '24 in illamnua There are many reasons why the Senior Class is famous, but there are eight principal reasons. The delicious sweets which put every one on our long waiting list: chocolates that make onels mouth water, is the one and only Buente sugar lunm. Then for light lunch and nourishment our famous Kraft's cheese is brought out. lt is not only nourishing but greatly in demand. XYhen it comes to Hclassl' we have it with us. VVe are Taylor made boys and girls. XVe are so neat and nice, not a stitch is out of place. We, through our Taylor, have become very popular. Talk about the devil -well, we have her with us-dare-devil Fitz- Gerald. A follower of the greatdare-devil may be a follower in more than name in V. H. S. Gauens we have galore. VVe are well represented in clothing. Clothing of all sorts may be had easily. Short and snappy that is us. Our hair is bobbed. Qur great Bob, the most enterprising hairdresser about. How famous the name of Phillips, well known and popular ever it is. Our Bob Phillips is not lacking in popularity in V. H. S. How important is the name of VVaters. Where would we be without our waterways for transportation? For we may sail on and on with our Bill VVaters. Eats! Eats! Here we come nice and delicious, pies we have! Perry Pies, the last but not least reason why we are famous. llinrnln Glnnirai In respect of and to pay our tribute to one whom all Americans should honor, every student of Venice High wrote an essay about Abraham Lincoln. To increase enthusiasm and to make us high school people see the merits of his life, Mr. john L. Fechte offered two fountain pens of respective value for the two best essays submitted. On the morning of February 12, in connection with our patriotic ceremonies, these were read and the prizes awarded. Lorena Ferguson received first prize, Helen Blades and Reatha McComis came forward for equal second honors. Therefore each received a fountain pen. These works were very much enjoyed by both teachers and students. 41