Walnut High School - Walnut Tree Yearbook (Walnut, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1928 volume:

• ' V ' FOREWORD If. iii after years, when the pages of this volume arc unfolded. they clear the mists of time and bring back high school days, we, the Seniors, shall feel our efforts well repaid. DEDICATION S j ! Our Alma Mater | On the hill in stately honor, ' Stands our Alma Mater, high, j With her painted spire and tower ' Reckoning upward to the sky. | Is we heeding—ne’er receding, | Battle onward for her fame, 1 Honor leading—victory reading, Struggle upward in her name. ' Staunch and firm, with love entwined, In the lengthening shadow’s hour, Stands dear old Walnut High, holy shrined Grand as castle after shower With the birds a-singing, ivy clinging, On the school’s outer walls Hour bells ringing, swallows singing, As the evening twilight falls. Thus our Alma Mater standeth. As she faces golden east; In her strength her, sons she bandeth, Who are claiming, “She’s not least.’’ And love a-sealing, praises pealing, Singing with melodious sound; Deeply feeling, humbly kneeling. As if treading sacred ground. —D. E. C. THE WALNUT TREE STAFF Dorothy Cragin .... John Foss ......... Berneil Hasenvager Edna Johnson ...... Carl Golden ....... Geraldine M. Bowen Edwin Wilson....... La Vonne Johnson Marion Boro]) ..... Pearl Plum ........ Feme Akerson ...... Clyde Conley ...... Pearle Toman ...... Pearl M. Tornow ... Homer Hopkins ... Editor-in Chief ........... Clubs ......... Society ........ Calendar ......Academics ........... Music Business Manager .... Girls’ Athletics ....... Athletics .......... Alumni ...... Snapshots ........... Jokes ...... Dramatics ... Literary Editor Assistant Typist Foreword ............................... 1 I) dication ............................ 3 Contents .... 8 Views .............................. 2-5 Annual Staff ......................... 6-7 Board of Education ..................... 9 Views ................................. 10 Faculty ............................ 11-15 Seniors ............................ 16-28 Tuniors .............................29-32 Sophomores ..........................33-36 Freshmen 37-40 Specials ............................42-44 Aca lemics ........................ 16- (9 Athletics .......................... 50-65 Music 66-72 Literary ............................74-77 Society ............................ 78-82 Clubs ...............................84-87 Calendar 88 Alumni 94-96 Jokes and Ads ......................97-116 The End ............................. 116 Autographs ........................117-118 THE WALNUT TREE Balnut Community cf)ool IBoarb of Cbucation Dist. Xo. 508 L. E. Gonigam, President Wilbur Strouss, Secretary Howard Keigwin, George Dahl. John Winger. THE WALNUT TREE FRONT VIEW OF BUILDING A VIEW OF CAMPUS FROM THE FRONT STEPS Page ten 9 2 8 CHARLES E. MELTON, Principal Indiana State Normal; University of Chicago. B. S. Sorbonne University; Columbia University. THE WALNUT TREE FACULTY EDNA McDERMAND, A.B. English Lombard College Northern Illinois State Teachers' College CURTIS FAGAN, A.1C, A.M. Social Sciences ELIZABETH WHITE, A.1C Mathematics Cornell College University of Chicago MRS. II. L. GLASSBURN. ICS. Latin. Bookkeeping Marion, Indiana Normal University of Illinois University of Chicago Knox College University of Illinois Columbia University 19 2 8 Page fourteen THE WALNUT TREE FACULTY THOMAS R. WELLS, A.B. Science, Athletics Centre College University of Wisconsin CLARENCE M. HATLAND, B.S. Agriculture Michigan State College University of Illinois ESTHER STROUSS. Music Northern Illinois State Teachers’ College Knox Conservatory Bush Conservatory VIOLET HURST, B.S. Home Economics Normal Illinois State Teachers’ College 9 2 8 Page fifteen THE WALNUT TREE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY “Hitch your wagon to the stars Line! Order! Position! The upperclassmen thought the high school was staging a baseball tournament, but it was nothing other than Mr. LaFtise calling 47 Presides, the greenest ever, into the baseball game of life. This little squad had enrolled in early September, 1924. for the purpose of playing the game. fair, clean, and hard. e quickly found our respective places and began work. Under the direction of our Captain we accomplished wonders. Baby faces appeared in athletics, music, dramatics and all other important phases of the game. We kept up our unfaltering pace during the entire year, but due to various temptations from the side lines’and what not. nine of our number dropped out and when the roll was called at second base, only 38 answered “Present.” The opening of September. 1925. found 38 donned and waiting for the orders of our new captain, Miss Katum. After we received them, we were off. No one dares say we didn't fight, for we had learned that beyond the “Portals of Accomplishments,” lay rewards for faithful players. Light evidently forgot the promise, for at the close of the second quarter, Miss Kamm found them exhausted on the field. Inspired bv all the loyalty Walnut High has ever known, and brightened by the sight of fourth base in the distance, thirty veterans dashed off third base. That year Captain Kofoed so led us Juniors that we became renowned to the world at large. We sent men into all phases of athletics, some were shining lights in music and dramatics. In spite of honors and spectacular feats, the game did not offer enough, and five sought fame elsewhere. September. 1927. found 26 players, all loval and true, stamped by the marks of the game, yet willing to carry the banner to the goal, willing to play the game to the end and find what it all meant. We have begun the game; we have finished it. We played the fourth quarter, reached the fourth base and thus made the home run. Now we must bid farewell to Captain Fagan, our teachers, classmates, and our Alma Mater, for we now belong to the world, and there each one will play the game by himself. 19 2 8 Page sixteen THE WALNUT TREE Page eighteen SENIORS HOMER W. HOPKINS Oh! would it were that man, Might know how truly great I am. Class Secretary and Treasurer 3; Agriculture Club 3; Track 3. 4: Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 1. 3. 4; Assistant Typist “Walnut Tree’’ 4. PEARL E. PLUM A mind forever voyaging through the great seas of thought. Home Economics Club 1,2, 3: News Editor Home Economics 1 ; Operetta 1: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4: Alumni Editor Walnut Tree 4. II « XT CLYDE M. CONLEY A genius wasted in Walnut. Class President 4; Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. 4; State Judging Team 3, 4; Football 3, 4: Basketball 4; Junior Class Play 3: Senior Class Play 4; Track 1,4; Joke Editor “Walnut Tree” 4. r;i:irr:m� ;muiiii)iiiin:iii:u;nmr ini: THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS DOROTHY E. CRAGIN Surely if there are angels in Heaven, there are angels on earth. Vice-President 4; Home Economics Club 1, 2: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Declamatory Contests 3, 4; Operetta I ; Chorus 1.2; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Newspaper Editor 4; Editor-in-Chief of Blue and White Staff 4; Edi-tor-in-Chief of Walnut Tree 4. ;; jji jj VIRDEN C. KERCHNER My face is but an open book where men may read strange matters. Agriculture Club 1 ; Chorus 1 ; Orchestra 1, 2. 3, 4; Orchestra Concerts 1. 2. 3, 4. LA VONNE L. JOHNSON And thv good works shall mark thee. A. M. B. Society 1, 2; Home Economics Club 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1, 2; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Operetta 1. 2. 4; Girls’ Athletic Editor Walnut Tree 4. CARL F. GOLDEN Argue, argue, early and late. If a line were crooked, he’d argue it straight. A. M. B. Society 1. 2; A. M. B. Society Play 2: Agriculture Club 1, 2. 3; Ag. Club Play 1: Orchestra 1. 2. 4; Orchestra Concert 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ filee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 1. 2. 3; Junior Class Play 3: Senior Class Play 4: Ili-Y Survey 3: Football 2, 4: Basketball 4; Academic Editor Walnut Tree 4. MARGARET J. SCHUYF Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low, an excellent thing in a woman. Home Economics Club 1; Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4. nj jfe...... 19 2 8 Pane nineteen THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS WILLIAM E. EPPERSON An athlete who derives great pleasure, In being some girl’s greatest treasure. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track.l, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Agriculture Club 1. 2, 3, 4. EVELYN R. GALLENTINE Happy am I, from care I am free, Why aren’t they all contented like me? Home Economics Club 1, 2. 3; Vice-President of H. E. Club 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4. ARTHUR LEE BUZZARD He is a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust. Boys’ Glee Club 1 ; Track 1 : Agriculture Club 1. 2. 3; Vice-President of Ag. Club 3. BERNEIL M. HASENYAGER Thou shalt ever find her an honest to goodness pal. Home Economics Club 1, 2; A. M. B. Society 2: Basketball 1; Senior Class Play 4; Dramatics Club 4; Society Editor Walnut Tree 4. EDWIN A. WILSON A worker, always attending to his own affairs and doing his level best. Football 1. 2. 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Class President 3; Carnival Chairman 4; Business Manager Walnut Tree 4. Page twenty 9 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS LOREN R. HOGE When duty calls, he listens. Football 3, 4; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2; Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President of Ag. Club 2; President of Ag. Club 3; State Judging Contest 1, 2, 3, 4. VIOLA M. DIMMIG Frequently within my mind, I think a gentle thought. Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1 ; Home Economics Club I, 2; Junior Class Play. ORIN A. SCOUGHTON God bless the man who first invented sleep. Ohio High School Operetta 4; Boys’ Glee Club 4; Senior Class Play 4. FERNE H. AKERSON She that brings sunshine into the life of others, cannot keep it from herself. Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3; Secretary and Treasurer of Home Economics Club 2. 3; Don Marquis Club 2; Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4: Operetta 2; Hiking Club 2; Senior Class Play 4; Snapshot Editor Walnut Tree 4. MARION E. BOROP More noble than the mighty, he is a master of himself. C lass President 1,2; Class Secretary 4; Agriculture Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Secretary of Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Captain 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4; I rack 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Athletic Editor Walnut Tree 4. 9 2 Page twenty-one THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS DARLENE G. MILLER She has a sunny disposition which is the secret of success. A. M. B. Society 1, 2; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2, 3, 4. CECIL C. BRITT He concentrates his hours by vigorous effort and honest aim. Football 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3, 4; Basketball Captain 4; Track 3, 4. WILDA C. TORNOW If silence were golden. I’d be worth a nickel. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 1. CHARLES O. STONE There mav have been greater men than I, but I doubt it. Agriculture Club 1, 2. 3; Basketball 1,2; Track 1.2; Junior Class Play 3. EDNA E. JOHNSON Her strong desire to do the right thing will ever make her pathway bright. Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4; Operetta 1, 2, 4; Orchestra 2, 3, 4: Orchestra Concert 2, 3, 4; Calendar Editor Walnut Tree 4. THE WALNUT TREE SENIORS PEARLE M. TORNOW If you want to he happy, he good. Dramatics Club 1; Orchestra 3; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1,4; Literary Editor Walnut Tree 4. JOHNIE E. FOSS None but himself can ever he his equal. Vice-President 2: Class Cheer Leader 1.2. 3; School Cheer Leader 3; Dramatics Club 2. 4; Declamatory Contests 2. 3. 4: Agriculture Club L 2, 3. 4: Ag. Club President 2, 4; Boys’ Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2, 3, 4; Concert 1, 2, 3; Ag. Play 1; Senior Class Play 4; Club Editor Walnut Tree 4. GERALDINE M. BOWEN She’ll have her say, Any time of the day. Vice-President ; Operetta 1,4; Chorus 1, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3. 4; Orchestra Concert 1, 2. 3, 4; Junior Class Play; Senior Class Play 4; Music Editor Walnut Tree 4. 19 2 8 Page tu-enty-three THE WALNUT TREE SENIOR CLASS WILL Whereas, the fruits of the Walnut Tree are once again ripening, and will soon be falling, we, the Seniors of ’28, with all our talents and possessions, feel we are indebted to the unripened fruits and do here bequeath everything we can spare. Section One Bequests to the Faculty: 1. To our dearly beloved Faculty, we do bequeath a police force to watch the student body. 2. To Mr. Fagan, we do bequeath another model Senior class. 3. To Mrs. Glassburn, we do bequeath an ample “by-word” manufacturer. 4. To Miss McDermand we do bequeath students gifted in long theme writing. 5. To Miss Strouss, we do bequeath a girls’ choral club with voices of nightingales. Section Two Bequests to Classes: 1. To the Juniors we do bequeath our athletic powers, our ability as actors and our success as publishers of “The Walnut Tree.” 2. To the Sophomores we do bequeath our former hopes and ambitions. 3. To the Freshmen we do bequeath our studious habits, our dignity, our high scholastic records and our sheiks. Section Three Individual Bequests: 1. I. Geraldine Bowen, do bequeath my Spanish garments to Inez Wilson. 2. I. Pearl Plum, do bequeath my surplus weight to Mildred Parker. 3. I, Cecil Britt, do bequeath my basketball captaincy to Melvin Huse-man. 4. I. Fern Ackerson, do bequeath my sweet baby face to Mr. Wells. 5. I, William Epperson, do bequeath my brilliancy to Inez Langford. THE WALNUT TREE 6. I, Darlene Miller, do bequeath my fair complexion to Helen Baumgartner. 7. I, Carl Golden, do bequeath my adoration of ministers’ daughters to Lois Plapp. 8. I, Loren Hoge, do bequeath my uninterupted slumbers to Bobby Gerbitz. 9. I. W ilda Tornow, do bequeath my dainty silhouette to Ivvilla Otto. 10. I, Berneil Hasenyager, do bequeath my pianistic ability to Verner Birkey. 11. 1. Homer Hopkins, do bequeath my Ford to Mr. Fagan. 12. I, Dorothy Cragin, do bequeath my angelic disposition to George Taylor. 13. I, Marion Borop, do bequeath my fair countenance to Charles Odell. 14. I. Edna Johnson, do bequeath my Titian locks to Elton Conley. 13. 1, Lee Buzzard, do bequeath my Cleopatrian complexion to Gyneth Glafka. 16. I, Margaret Scliuyf, do bequeath mv Latin “.Vs” to Dick Ross. 17. I. irden Kerchner, do bequeath my daily visits to the office to Margaret Baumgartner. 18. I, Evelyn Gallentine, do bequeath my syncoptic powers to Vance Plapp. 19. I, Orin Scoughton, do bequeath my polished manners to Cullen Mc-Gonigle. 20. I, Charles Stone, do bequeath my Sunday school record to Et na Kirk. 21. I. Viola Dimmig, do bequeath my mythological knowledge to Bernice Rlack. 22. 1, Clyde Conley, do bequeath my popularity to Kenneth Hoffman. 25. I, Pearle Tornow, do bequeath my innocence to Richard Brewer. 24. T, Edwin Wilson, do bequeath my collegiate wardrobe to Harry Stewart. 25. I, Pearle Tornow, do bequeath my innocence to Fichard Brewer. 26. I, LaVonne Johnson, do bequeath my happy future to Virginia Stone-braker. Know ye all people, by these our presents, that we. the Banner Class of our Alma Mater, having spent our youthful lives in studying and having fulfilled our contract, do now publish this, our last Will and Testament. In the presence of whomsoever is present, we do sign, seal and deliver this our final document. —THE SENIORS. W1 19 2 8 ■r.-sr Paye twenty-five ffisEF... THE WALNUT TREE ..... YESTERDAYS By DOROTHY CRAGIN It was at the close of one of my busiest days in that great metropolitan hospital that I stole away from the increasing cries of suffering humanity, into one of the more secluded restrooms. There I flung my weary body down among the pillows of a large davenport which sat facing an open window. Mad the day been one of California’s bright and sunshiny days, one that so characterizes the state, I could have looked down into the very bosom of the Pacific. But rather, it was one of a somber gray ness, the type that Longfellow loves to describe in his poems. All the outer world, as it were, was filled with a rain and a mist. As 1 lay there, I could hear the little raindrops trickle off the roof above and come rushing and leaping madly down the massive marble columns, hurrying away to the stone pavement below. As I lay there, watching the little sea on the sidewalk swell and grow, I was enveloped in a mythological entrancement and I soon found myself standing on the shores of a great and unknown body of water. While I was wondering what had happened and what might happen my eyes were directed toward the western horizon and there in the distance 1 saw a fleet of ships. As they drew near, I perceived that each was a large white ship with flowing sails and masts of royal blue, and as they drew still nearer. I discerned that the prow of each was marked with a “28.” Then I knew what it all meant! It was an on-coming reunion, a reunion that every Senior class must some day have! Tongue can never tell or pen can never pen the unspeakable joy which seized me. My doubts, fears and anticipations were all soon answered, for within a few moments thq entire fleet of twenty-five ships had dropped anchor at harbor, and there, in the cabins, on the gangways and platforms. I discerned the familiar faces of my dear old Senior pals. To any reader or listener, my story would be very uninteresting, if I did not. at this point tell concerning the little band of pilgrims, who they were and from whence they had come. After the general tumult of greeting was over, our ex-president. Clyde Conley, lined us up just like he used to back at Walnut High, and each one made ready to tell the story of his life. Clyde, himself, is terribly old and bent; this, no doubt, due to his strenuous life’s work. For the past fifty years, he has been playing his oldtime role in THE WALNUT TREE It looks Like Rain.” Edna Johnson was there, too, her pretty Titian locks now a snowy white, for she had followed high school intent, and has been teaching Latin in the University of Columbia all these years. Virden Kerchner is the same old live wire and every night between the hours of six and seven lie puts the whole world to sleep with his “Bedtime Melodies,” broadcasted from his radio station at Tampico. Ambitions of being a school teacher were long ago discarded by Pearl Plum and she is now the happy, contented matron of an orphanage which she founded on the sunny Mexican border. They say that the old C. B. and Q. railway crumbled into decay and it was necessary to supplant it with an electric system. Lee Buzzard is the engineer of the line, and every morning he is met at the depot in Walnut by Marion Borop, the pilot of the “Speedy W est,” a little mail plane which he uses in carrying the letters and packages from W alnut to Ohio. Ferne Akerson is still the sweet little thing she always was and they say that the butter which she makes in her dairy at Sterling is the finest on the market. W'ilda Tornow sidetracked a lot of life’s stormy paths for she married a handsome professor at Herrin, Illinois. One of the most perplexing problems that ever troubled the minds of the national officials has been solved. For years and years there was considerable inaccuracy about the signaling systems of the lighthouses along the Atlantic coast, but when Orin Seough-ton, the famous baritone, offered his services all was settled. Now, whenever danger is approaching. Orin, from his little stool on the top of the lighthouse, cries out in his deep, rich voice and the danger is immediately averted. La Yonne Johnson ran a lottery stand for a short time after graduating, but seizing the prize she was after, she settled down to enjoy married life as only the deserving can. Viola Dimming stuck to nursing and proved a genius in her profession ; but more than that, for she has written and published a dozen volumes on “Modern Mythology.” It was very evident during school days that William Epperson liked outdoor work better than the studying of books and this desire he maintained. He is now a road commissioner. and they say that he keeps the road between W alnut and W va-net in such fine shape that his six little Willies have no trouble in getting to basketball games, wherever they may be. It is necessary that he keep the roads thus, because each son is a star athlete. Geraldine Bowen, as you ail know, became the wife of this industrious gentleman and the mother of the six dashing youths. Pearl Tornow sought fame on the stage and is universally known as the “Titian Jazz Queen. Darlene Miller says she is kept busy making gym bloomers for her husband’s physical training class. Her THE WALNUT TREE husband, she informed us, is assistant coach at Cherry and it is necessary that she make the “Buster Brown’ ’type. Charles Stone and his fat little wife Margaret Schuyf, are conducting a prosperous ostrich farm in the foothills of the Catskill mountains. Carl Golden is a fiery evangelist and he says that his efforts among the Hottentots prove very successful. Johnie Foss developed into a second Mark Twain and his latest book is “Broadway and Buttermilk. Berneil Hasenyager drives a taxi and she said while making a trip once, she came upon hvelyn Gallentine, the famous globe trotter. Loren Hoge said that after he had seriously considered the professions ol lile, he decided to be a deer-catcher. W'e all congratulated him for Helen was certainly worthy of the catching. Lddie ilson was almost too busy to tell his story. He was getting material for his paper so that when he again got back to W alnut, the whole world might learn of this wonderful reunion. Eddie has made a remarkable improvement on the “Walnut Leader.” It is now a daily sixteen-page edition. Finally, nearly all had told their stories, but among the remaining few, was a pretty, yet sorrowful-looking lady. When she began to talk, we learned she was Homer Hopkins’ wife. Homer had married shortly after graduation, and had taken up the art of undertaking. His business increased with such rapidity that the whole town began to talk, and in the midst of it all, Homer slipped away. From then on, his pretty wife has never been able to find him. At this point, Cecil Britt, the janitor of Walnut High, stepped forth and told the story we all were eager, yet sorry to hear. He said that after Homer left alnut, he planned a wonderful experiment, that of sowing a crop of Kentucky Wonder beans on the planet. Mars. This, of course, failed, and rather than face the taunts of the townspeople, he went off into the western mountains and at the last report, he was still undecided as to his calling. We were all so sorry for Hoppy was our ideal man in school days and we expected lots of him. After this pitiful story, the sailors, climbed into their ships, launched the oars and sailed away. I sat up and stared about me. All the outer world was still filled with rain and mist but my inner world, the world of mv fancies, was enlightened and those fifty years seemed but yesterday. 9 2 8 Faye twenty-eight THE WALNUT TREE JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 1925, forty-two Freshies, resembling little green cotton bolls, entered the portals of dear old V. H. S. and registered their names on the rolls of history. They were shy and green and oh! how the Sophomores lorded it over them, making them the butt of their jokes when possible. glorying in the fact that they were no longer Freshies, or little green cotton bolls, but had begun to open their eyes to the sun. hen they were a little more accustomed to high school life and “Spelled it with capital L they said “for surely it is a grand life if you don't weaken. They met and decided upon Bernice as president. Imogene as vice-president, and Jeff for secretary. They were allowed to stage two or three parties during the year and enjoyed themselves as babies generally do. And so the year passed, and in their own estimation at least they grew wiser and more learned until lo and behold! they began to realize that soon they would pass out of the infant class. At last they received their report cards for the year, some weeping and some rejoicing at the results of their work. The next September the most of them came back, although some had dropped out of the race. They were not near so immature for they had begun to blossom and smile under the shining rays of knowledge. For the officers they chose F.lvin for president. Jeff for vice-president, and Kdna for secretary. Since now they had the chance to ignore the Freshies. they made the most of the opportunity. Thus the year passed on. some having trouble with History and some with Biology, until at last, the last day of school arrived and they realized that half of their high school life had passed. On the following year the Junior class was composed of thirty of these Freshies who had started so blithely, two years before. Knowing that their responsibilities were beginning and they needed competent officers. Jeff was chosen president, Trin as vice-president, and F.rna as secretary. During the course of the year they sold tickets for the moving picture show. “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” put on the Junior play, sponsored the Lyceum Course, and entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior banquet. So now they are ready to embark upon their Senior year, the buds will gradually open and ripen, and the cotton will be ready to pass into the factories by which, in this case, is meant our modern educational colleges all over the country. gS-—...=bs THE WALNUT TREE JUNIOR ADVERTISING COLUMNS LOST—A sweetheart. Answers to the name of “Inez.” Please return to owner. George Taylor. NOTICE TO PUBLIC—Auction of my general good will and sweetness. Jcnnalee Brown. DESIRED—A chauffeur who can drive a Ford with one hand. Sophomore preferred. Dorothy IToge. WANTED—A tonic to feed the teachers so that they will give me “A” in deportment. Richard Brewer. RUMMAGE SALE—Numerous articles including neckties, overcoats and Sunday night dates. Jeff Livey. Owner. JUNIOR MAGAZINE STAND Liberty ............ Nina Glaze Country Gentleman . Lloyd Espel Flapper’s Faith .. Tmogene Ross Farmer’s Wife ....... Edna Glaze TO ALL CONCERNED—The Wil-son-White-Whitver Trio will present Work Wins Wealth.” Public invited. JUNIOR BOOK STAND Funny Ain’t It ... Cecil Conkling The Red Top .... Orion Dullinger Fairyland Queen Helen McGonigle MISLAID—My enlarged edition of Virgil’s. Ample reward. Helen Baumgartner. PARTNERSHIP FORM ED—We have opened our Beauty Shoppe. Facials a Specialty. Parlier Peterson. WANTED—Matrimonial equations to solve. Experienced. Marian Schuyf. FOR SALE—A portion of Miss White’s adoration for me. Freshmen invited to attend. Harvey McKinney. NOTICE—I am prepared to give lessons in singing, toe dancing and fortune telling. Appointments at all hours. Prices reasonable. Marvin Stone. OLD PEOPLE MADE YOUNG— Inquire of Emma Carter. LOST—Valuable Papers. “How to gain ten pounds a day.” Reward. Ruth Forney. MISLAID—Key to the back door. Please return. F.lvin Fordhatn. NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC—Bonfire of Latin books. Everyone requested to furnish fuel. Make it worth while. Raymond Dick. WANTED—Bells with the “Eithel Chimes.” Willie Ohda. NOTICE—I am the leader of “Rough on Reforms” campaign. Please assist me. Everett Pope. DESIRED—A gondola and a ride in Venice. Kenneth Hoffman. STOP—LOOK—LISTEN Lucille Alshouse and her span of bronchos will perform in the arena of Walnut Friday evening. v ismmrl THE WALNUT TREE SOPHOMORH CLASS HISTORY “Worthy Efforts arc Immortal.” Epoch I. A blare of bugles, a beating of drums, the glistening.of many bayonets and a gleam of royal purple and gold brought the upperclassmen to a congregation at the big doors of Walnut High. What should the awestricken students see but a royal procession of fair princes, princesses, knights and a score of wise-looking attendants, all led by a bold comely king, rapidly marching up the walk. This was King Dick Ross II., leading the class of ’30 up to the Halls of Fame. We have to hand it to that class as being an exception. They were not green Freshies as their predecessors had been, but they were extremely wise, every one a sage and a scholar. Soon they filled the corridors of the school, pushed Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors aside and were often found advising the Faculty. This pace was kept up during the year and at the close of their Freshmen career, we find the King Ross dynasty well established and one to be long remembered. Epoch II. Twenty-nine of the King Ross dynasty appeared for registration on September 6. 1927. From all evidences, they had not lost any of their Freshman dignity. They betook it upon themselves to oversee everything in general and especially to boss the timid little Freshies. over whom they were constantly tripping. After loading their stately shoulders with the routine of Sophomore tasks, they settled themselves down to select a new leader. King Dick, although wise and handsome, no longer met the requirements of the fair ladies, and they after many fiery debates, dethroned King Dick and Queen Alene, the first of the House of Strouss, took the throne. As they were brilliant Freshies, so have they been brilliant Sophomores. They have carried a high scholastic record, have been easy to control. very considerate of the less fortunate, and in all an ideal group. When they close their ledgers for the year, we will hand them the laurels and a Junior banner. THE WALNUT TREE SOPHOMORE LIBRARY A Man Who Would Be King.......................Dick Ross Book of Golden Deeds...............................Dorothy White Love Bound.................................. Jane Birkey I he Eternal Lover.......................Donald Langford The Ancient Mariner.........................Alden Monger Nelson’s Encyclopedia Inez Langford A Nation’s Idol.............................Gyneth Glafka Sundown Slim.............................Melvin Huseman A Gentleman from Walnut...............................Ivan Peach A Bundle of Sunshine........................Alene Strouss More Golden than Gold...................... Edith Fordham Cinderella..................................Eithel Kruse Only a Farm Boy.....................................Verner Birkey So Big.............................;.........Alice Parson That Angel Boy......................................Thomas Downs Six Foot Four.........................................Ward Fisher New Fashioned Girl.................................Lucille Hoffman Flamin’ Youth........................................Alice Keithman I am It..................................Staidev Sorenson Peter Pan................................Raymond Parker The Rose of the World.......................Edna Wallace The Prodigal Son....................................Arthur Gallentine The Woman Hater.......................................Dale F.xner Daddy’s Girl............................. Bernice Black A Man for the Ages...................................Vance Plapp Innocent............................................Eithel Rohm Old Fashioned Girl. ........................Jane Becknell When a Man’s a Man.....................Clarence Tornow True Blue............................................Grace Britt A Very Naughty Girl.................................Ovanda Cook A Man Without a Heart ..................... Ormond Gerbitz The Come Back...............................Gordon Nordon That Blonde Beauty.................................Evadell Anderson Enough..............v......................Charles Odell A Man from Wall Street.......................Harry Whitver One of a Kind........................................Valda Epperson THE WALNUT TREE FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY “Onward, step by step.” Mamina! Ma-m-m-a! M-a-m-tn-a! Sounded mighty like a nursery but Could you blame the poor little heart-broken Presides ? They had congregated for registration in the upper halls of W alnut High, on a beautiful day in September, 1927. The autumn sun was shining its brightest, zephyrs were softl playing grade school melodies and in the distance, the pealing of old country school bells could distinctly be heard. Twenty-nine of these broken-hearted champions forever bade farewell to these scenes of the past and choking back their tears and sobs, they made ready to face the swarms of cops, policemen and judges, who were buzzing about in their midst. Rumbling chariots, filled with fearful looking Demons such as Algebra. Latin, English and General Science clattered past filling them with terror. Hold classmen laughed at them, teachers scolded and each little stranger wished himself miles and miles away, and especially did he wish himself back in grade school. This, of course, was just the beginning, and after they had pledged themselves to serve a four-year term as soldiers, fighting for the old Blue and White banner, they, for the first time, realized how wonderful it all was. After thev had donned a coat of mail, armed themselves with spears and daggers and had made a fierce attack upon the way-laying enemies, they discovered that all of the requirements of the generals and captains could be fulfilled, if they would only remember that work comes before play. Thus was the first great lesson mastered. They early proved to be faithful soldiers and were soon given the privileges of having some of the fun which afforded itself, in the form of parties and picnics. They put on a fine Christmas program, helped the newspaper staff and in every way, showed the excellent drilling Miss White was giving them. As the days of school began to know their number, all those who had been the least suspicious as to prospects of the Freshmen’s future, were acquainted with the fact that they were the chosen few, and that as long as they battled for the school, the old Blue and White banner would be safe. Next year thev will join the Sophomores’ regiment and will no doubt, win everlasting praise. m 19 2 8 Page thirty-nine THE WALNUT TREE FRESHMAN GROCERY STORE Marian Catherine Doran ......... Earl William Peterson .. Kenneth Edson .................. irginia Louise Keigwin Cullen Lee McGonigle Lois Kathryn Guither ........... Elton Joseph Conley ............ Maxine Eula Hall ........... Virginia Blanche Stonebraker Loyal Lavern Wallace ........... John Ohda ...................... Alice May Gramer.... La Rita Mary Downs.............. Theodore Charles Scheffler...... Margaret Magdaline Baumgartner Owen Arthur Fordham ............ Iwilla Lavern Otto.............. Bonnie Grace Hunter ............ Harry Theodore Stewart ......... Lucille Blanche Taylor ......... Carl Fletcher Kiser ............ Albert Allen ........... Lois Elizabeth Plapp ........... Eleanor Chistene Pope .......... Virginia Lo Della Asche ........ Doris Evalyn Lund .............. Mable Doberta Kofoed ........... Gladys Margaret Albrecht ....... Janies Dobson .................. ............. Dromedary Dates ................... Applesauce ............ Harmon Cornstarch .................. Head Cheese Mothers Ever Ready Pineapple .......... Maiden Blush Peach (Prepared for Pancakes) Flour Vanilla Wafers ................... Crabapples ............... Cabbage Head ..... Sweet California Prunes Fresh Shrimp ........... Sun Kissed Raisins ............... Stuffed Olives ............ A. P . Candies ........... Pickled Pigs Feet ................ Puffed Wheat ............... Florida Figs Cantaloupes ............. Animal Crackers .................. Chop Suey ............. (iolden’s Apple ........ Sweet Potatoes .................. Cranberries ................. Marshmallows ................. Sauerkraut .................. Pure Honey ................ Peanut Butter THE WALNUT TREE REPRESENTATIVE STUDENTS CLYDE CONLEY—Senior President Clyde’s ability to coach twenty-six dignified Seniors has made him an ideal leader. His humor and patience were outstanding factors. We have appreciated his judgment and general advising. DOROTHY CRAGIN—Senior Vice-President The office of vice-president is merely an office by name, but Dorothy’s willingness to help was a marked factor. MARION BOROP—Senior Secretary and Treasurer A record of being a class officer for three years is enough to prove the popularity of any student. Marion’s ability to take care of tasks assigned him, made him a popular student. JEFF LIVEY—Junior President Jeff ranks among our leading office holders. His easy manner of performing executive duties claims applause. He may appear as next year’s Senior president. IRIN WHITE;—Junior Vice-President Irin’s pleasant disposition makes her a desirable assistant. She is always ready to do her bit. Her toast at the Junior and Senior banquet proved that she is an able spokesman. ERNA KIRK—Junior Secretary and Treasurer A Junior secretary and treasurer always has his hands full. So many occasions occur during the year which require the handling of surplus Junior incomes, that it is necessary to have capable officers, such as Erna is. The First of the House of Strouss is Miss Alene, and one of the finest presidents in all W. H. S. She is a natural-born leader and the pep of the Sophomore class is accredited to her. Vance Plapp has been vice-president for two years. This proves he is capable of office and that he is a popular student. Evadell Anderson is the new Sophomore money vender and it is not at all doubted but that she faithfully executed her duties. The Freshmen corps of officers is composed of the following students: President ................:............. Mary Baumgardner Vice-President ............................. Harry Stewart Secretary .................................... Doris Lund Treasurer ............................................ Earl Peterson Helen Baumgardner won a prize of five dollars, offered for the best essay on “The Dawn of American Civilization.” Helen had many competitors. but yet her essay was judged the best. The prizes were offered by the Citizens State Bank. Marion Borop is one of the Senior all-star football players. His position as captain was only a tribute to his genius. The wavy haired veteran will be missed next year. Cecil Britt—The entire football squad possessed no one so well trained in football tactics as Cecil. His playing was always an inspiration. The flashy halfback, the second all-star Senior football performer, won the applause of all on-lookers. Page forty-two 19 2 8 i THE WALNUT TREE George Taylor—The Juniors are proud to claim an all-star football actor. George possesses all the grit and courage needed by football players. The local fans are awaiting another 3'ear of his spectacular playing. The W. H. S. basketball season was by no means flowery, but yet, we had some star performers. Cecil Britt, the captain of the local quintet, was chosen as an all-star player on the Little Six team. Britt is a Senior. THE BLUE AND WHITE STAFF FIRST SEMESTER Editor-in-Chief ....................... Newsettes ............................. Specials .............................. Assemblies ............................ Calendar............................... Athletics ............................. Senior Reporter ....................... Junior Reporter........................ Sophomore Reporter .................... Freshman Reporter...................... Society ............................... Dorothy Cragin .... Dick Ross Emma Carter ... Inez Wilson .... Erna Kirk Elvin Fordham Dorothy Cragin .... Ruth Forney . Inez Langford .. Lois Guither ... Alene Strouss The purpose of the Staff is to put the school life before the public. Every week, news appears in the columns of the Walnut Leader. A new Staff was chosen for the second semester. Lois Guither was the prize designer for the cover of the “Christmas Number,” a paper published by the Blue and White Staff. Her design was very beautiful and artistic. It will pay to watch for further appearances of her work. The Agriculture Club, as all organizations, has members of note. This year it has several; among the number we find Loren Hoge. the champion hog judge; Ward Fisher, winner of the National Insign Contest and Johnie Foss, the winner of the first prize in a contest put on by the Drovers Journal. The boys have, of course, won many other prizes and medals. Their banners make a very spectacular decoration for the lower halls of our Alma M ater. Dorothy Cragin—Editor-in-Chief of “The Walnut Tree. If the Annual of ’28 is at all a success, surely much credit must be given to its editor Dorothy’s untiring effort and her aim to make the Annual worthwhile deserve more than common mention. Many new features appear in this year’s volume and nearly all are of her own origination, especially the poem used for the Dedication. This is her own production. Honor Roll for the First Semester Students making an average of ninety or above in each of the four subjects carried is considered an Honor Student. The Honor Roll list is always printed to instill the desire in other students, to gain a place of rec- ognition. HONOR ROLL Pearl Plum Dorothy Cragin Jane Becknell Inez Langford Dick Ross Emma Carter Margaret Baumgardner Edna Glaze Lois Guither Doris Lund 19 2 8 Page forty-three THE WALNUT TREE Walnut High School Song We’re loyal to you. Walnut High, We’re White and Blue, Walnut High, We’ll hack you to stand ’Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand Walnut High, Rah! Rah! So pack out that ball Walnut High We're backing you all Walnut High Our team is our fame protector Our boys we expect a...... Victory from you, Walnut High! Chorus Fling out that dear old flag Of white and blue......... Lead on your sons and daughters Fighting for you Like men of old on giants Placing reliance, shouting defiance OSKI! WOW! WOW! Second Verse Amid those broad green plains That nourish our land For honest labor and for learning we stand And unto you we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, Walnut High. HIGH SCHOOL YELL Walnut High! Wrah! Wrah ! Walnut High! Wrah! Wrah! Hip ta tningo Hicnie go chut Da been de-a, de i. de-e Loosa, toosa, poll a winka Chicka maga, ziss-! boom ! bah ! Walnut! Walnut! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Academic THE WALNUT TREE HOME ECONOMICS—ENROLLMENT 21 The aim of tha Home Economics department is to teach the girls how to live. 1 he girls in the foods class, not only how to prepare foods, but. the what and the why of eating. In the clothing class the principles of correct dress and of household furnishings are studied, and the girls are given the fundamentals in construction. There is a Home Economics club made up of the members of the foods and clothing classes. This club meets for worthwhile work as well as social purposes. I he Social Science curriculum contains five courses, mainly: Ancient History (elective) for Sophomores; Modern European History for Juniors; American History for Seniors (elective) and Civics (elective) for Seniors. Collateral readings and map work in outline atlases are used to supplement the textbook. A long term paper is required of the Seniors. Special reports are given by members of all classes. Current event study is taken up in connection with the Civics and European History classes. The present can be understood only by a study of how it grew out of the past. e aim to make our study of the past real and vivid. A liberal education tends to develop in the future rulers the power of independent thought, to open to them the secrets of the universe, and to help them as they increase in knowledge to be filled with the intellectual love of God. English Composition and E'nglish and American Literature are a part of that liberal education. In the first two years of the high school course, special attention is paid to composition work. English Literature is studied in the Junior year. With this as a background, the Seniors are readv to study American Literature. The study of four classics is taken up in each of the four years. Once a week, each class is given a special lesson drill, and review in grammar. General Science, required of all Freshmen, is a combination of the following: Physics, Biology and Agriculture, along with Chemistry, Astronomy, Geology and Meteorology. These familiarize the student with the fundamentals of science and prepare for more advanced courses. Everyday phenomena and problems, which the student is likely to come up against in the home, work or play, are discussed and explained in the classroom. Experimental and field work occupies part of the time as in all the courses. Biology, offered as an elective in the Sophomore year, is a course designed to familiarize the pupils with the fundamental functions of living things. Special attention is given to the physiology of the animal or plant. SOCIAL SCIENCE—ENROLLMENT 120 ENG LIS H—EN ROL LM ENT 120 SCIENCE—ENROLLMENT 39 19 2 8 Page forty-five mas THE WALNUT TREE 1 lie different systems, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, nervous, and reproductive. are studied. Laboratory work consists of experiments, field trips, study and bacteriology and the dissecting of animals representative of the various groups. Physics is elective in the Senior year. This includes a study of Mechanics, Molecular Physics, Heat. Electricity, Light, Sound, and Radioactivity. I he aim of the course is to stimulate the pupils to do some thinking on his own account about the hows, whats, and whys of the physical world in which he lives. 1 he Laboratory work consists of practical experiments aimed to illustrate the points under study and discussion in lecture and recitations. CLASSICAL COURSE—ENROLLMENT 38 By a study of Latin, from which a majority of English words are derived. we learn to appreciate our own language. Latin grammar materially aids an English student because of similarity existing between the two languages. The course also gives an insight into Latin Literature. Beginning Latin consists of a study of grammar, giving an excellent review of our tongue, providing a firm foundation for future English and teaching better articulation and enunciation. The routine of Grammar is relieved by collateral translations of short stories and mythology. During the second year histories of Greek heroes and of Rome, and Caesar's Gallic Wars are translated and a review of syntax is given. Cicero s Orations and irgil’s Aeneid are studied in alternate years. As the pupil grows more proficient in translating, so his enjoyment of the Latin language increases, thus making the advanced work very interesting. The fact that the two classics mentioned have lived so long indicates their value. AGRICULTURE—ENROLLMENT 28 Agriculture, the basis of our national life, did not enter into the educational field until recently. At the present it is rapidly coming to the front. The Smiths-!lughes course is offered at Walnut High School. It prepares the boys and girls for active farm life, or enables them to take a more advanced course in college. Agronomy is offered in the first year. This includes a study of soils, crops and horticulture, combined to give a practical knowledge of farming. Field trips are important in this course. Animal Husbandry comes in the second year of work. This treats on the feeding, care, and management of horses, cattle, slice]), swine, and poultry. The judging work in connection with this is of great importance for it enables the student to buy or sell animals with greater efficiency. The third year course, Farm Mechanics, is very practical, it deals with the proper use of tools and emphasizes workmanship. Work is carried on with wood, concrete, rope, paint, harness, machinery and mechanical drawing. THE WALNUT TREE With each course, the student is required to carry on a home project in some line of practical farm work related to the subject taken. In this way. he has an opportunity to put theory into practice. I he principles taught in the classroom are thus more easily mastered. MAT 11EMAT1CS—EN ROLLMENT 84 Mathematics, which is an important subject in every school curriculum, is one of great value in the every-day life of the individual. In this age of science, it is becoming more and more necessary that each person who would prove himself efficient must have a certain amount of training in Mathematics. During the first year of high school all pupils are made familiar with the fundamentals of Algebra. An understanding of the language of Algebra. a knowledge of operations upon numbers in general, and an ability to interpret graphic representations correctly are some of the things gained in this course. Plane Geometry is the mathematical subject pursued by- all Sophomores. Many new concepts and much practical information is gained in this course. Resides giving an appreciation of the properties and relations of the point, loci and plane, this course is beneficial in that it affords training in concentration and reasoning. Advanced Algebra is offered as an elective to third and fourth year pupils. The first semester includes a review of first year Algebra, Quadratics, and the Binomial Theorem. As a second semester subject following the third semester of Algebra the class is given a choice between another semester of Algebra, Trigonometry and Solid Geometry. The second semester of Advanced Algebra takes up Logarithms, the application of I.agar-ithrnic tables in Trigonometry. Ratio. Proportion, Variation and Determinants. This course is especially recommended to those who expect to do advanced work in mechanics, engineering, drawing, drafting or architecture. COMMERCIAL—ENROLLMENT 30 Those Juniors who are taking a Commercial course elect as part of that course Commercial Arithmetic. This subject embraces all the essentials of arithmetic as used in Modern Business. A few of the topics studied are: Buying and Selling, Domestic and Foreign Exchange, Transportation. Banking, and Trade Discount. At the beginning of the second semester. Commercial Geography is taken up in the place of Commercial Arithmetic. This subject is a study of the products of the earth and of the earth’s, surface as it affords a place for man to trade. Bookkeeping is the art or practice of keeping a systematic record of business transactions, so as to show their relations to each other and the state of business in which they occur. The books commonly used are the davbook, cashbook, ledger, invoice book, a sales book, a purchase book, or a THE WALNUT TREE special form of journal. Since everyone has business transactions, the study of bookkeeping is practical for every high school pupil and is well worth the effort put forth upon it. MUSIC—ENROLLMENT 78 alnut High School is one of the schools which realizes the academic value of Music. 1 he orchestra has an enrollment of 25 and the instrumentation makes a very well-balanced orchestra. This class meets twice a week and here the players receive the valuable training of ensemble playing. The material used consists of standard marches, overtures, descriptive pieces, concert waltzes, and other light numbers. The orchestra is almost indispensable to any high school. It is always ready to play at any school function such as plays, operettas and such. 1 he girls’ glee club has an enrollment of 36 this year. Their work consists of two and three part choruses. Their voices blend readily and they read at sight well. The hoys’ chorus has an enrollment of 17. They make up a part of the Music department of which we are unusually proud. The boys are very enthusiastic over the chorus work and sing regular four-part male choruses and quartets. Both choruses, like the orchestra, are ready to appear at any time on any program at school. This year, they have helped at several public programs and are always willing to assist when called upon. THE WALNUT TREE The Blue and White Cheer Leaders On Wednesday, September 22, the student body met in a special assembly for the purpose of electing cheer leaders for the school. Johnie Foss, who had so ably led the Boosters’ Sections for two years, was resigning and it was necessary to fill the vacancy. At the suggestion that there be a girl and a boy chosen, the following candidates were considered: Evelyn Gailentine, Iinogene Ross, Raymond Dick, and Ray Parker. From the above group Evelyn and Raymond were elected. These two leaders have more than proven their worth. It was their never-failing enthusiasm that won for our school the honors of having the cleanest sidelines of any represented in the Little Six. They never failed to keep the cheers echoing down the lines and they were always at business when critical playing moments occurred. Under the auspices of our cheer leaders, a very wonderful pep meeting was held on Thursday, December 14. The speeches of the Coach and our leading athletes were enough to prove the worth of such a meeting. Evelyn will be lost by graduation, but Raymond will appear in the front lines of the Boosters’ Section of 1928-29, carrying with him the refrains of this year’s wonderful achievements. 19 2 8 Page forty-nine THE WALNUT TREE EDWIN WILSON, “EDDY”—Quarterback and Captain Eddy was one of the snappiest players on the team and used excellent choice in calling the signals. He always had the necessary fighting spirit of a good football player. His ability at returning punts was usually an attraction because of his shifty open field running. He has finished his football tactics at Walnut High. Hoppy was not a star player but never failed to give a good account of himself. When he tackled, he meant business. Although this was his first year on the team, the impression that he made was very favorable and he became a valuable man. The season of 1927 ended his high school football career on account of graduation. “Hit 'em hard and make ’em stay put,” says George. He was always into every play, giving the best be had. Taylor very seldom missed his man and was especially good in getting down under punts. George still has another year on the Blue and White team. Johnie was another valuable asset to last year’s team. He was a very reliable and steady player and could always be depended upon to do his part in every game. This was his first year on the team, but nevertheless, he played an excellent brand of football. Foss is a Senior. HOMER HOPKINS. “HOPPY”—Guard GEORGE TAYLOR—End JOHNIE FOSS—Tackle 19 2 8 Page fifty-two THE WALNUT TREE MARION BOROP—Fullback, Captain Marion represents the type of football player that every school glories in—a hard worker, courageous and a fighter to the last whistle. His play in the Bureau game was an inspiration to watch. He tore the Bureau line to shreds with his relentless line plunging. On defense, he was everywhere with his fierce tackles. After four years of real service to his team, the plunging fullback leaves a hole that will be hard to fill, not only on the team; but also in the hearts of his team mates and friends. CARL GOLDEN, “DOLLY —Guard Carl is known for his ability to smear up the opponents’ plays as well as doing his share in putting the ball across when playing offense. Golden will also be lost by graduation. EVERETT POPE—Tackle and Fullback Pope wasn’t very heavy but he was a hard-hitter and a good man in both the line and backfield. lie progressed very rapidly last season and will no doubt be one of the main cogs in the football machine of 1928. Everett is a Junior. HARRY WHITVER Because of Harry’s consistent labors during practice, and his general aid to the team throughout the year he will be rewarded with a minor letter. With the cjualities he displayed this year he will undoubtedly be of great value this Fall. —......... � 9 2 8 —— Page fifty-three THE WALNUT TREE 0$ WILLIAM F. I I ERSON—l 1 allhack Bill’s steady, consistent playing made him invaluable on last year's squad. He made good use of his speed and interference while playing offense and his hard, sure tackles on defense, deserved more than passing notice. He was a dependable ground gainer and will be missed very much at roll call this year. JEFF LIVFY—End and Halfback Although Jeff did not get into the game until late in the season, he showed us what he was made of and easily made his letter. He was very well educated in the knack of catching passes and could be depended on for the necessary yardage on a cut through tackle or around end. He is captain-elect of the 1928 grid machine and has the qualities which make up an ideal leader. LOREN HOGE—Tackle Hoge was another valuable piece of machinery on the team. When he opened a hole, there was room enough to drive a wagon through. He always played with lots of spirit and vim. We are sorry to say that graduation will prevent his appearance on this year’s team. CECIL BRITT, “JO”—Halfback Britt was a very flashy back with lots of speed and he possessed unusual skill in sidestepping and changing his pace. He could punt and pass as well as carry the pigskin and was the scoring ace of the Walnut team. Even though this was “Jo’s” first appearance in football togs, he performed with the cleverness of a veteran. I'agc fifty-four 19 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE VANCE PLAPP—Center Although this was Plapp’s first experience as a football player, he soon developed into a good consistent player and won himself a place on the high school eleven. As he and his parents are going to move this year, he will he greatly missed on the team of ’2£. CLYDE CONLEY Like Harry, Clyde’s increasing efforts have earned him recognition so he, too, will receive a minor letter even though he did not play in enough games to warrant him a regular major “ Y.” Clyde is a Senior. WILLIE OH DA—End Willie was the smallest player on the team, but he made up for that through his courage and fighting spirit. He was fast and shifty and hard to block out, when playing defense. Olula still has another year to play, so keep your eyes open for him this Fall. THE WALNUT TREE THE 1927 FOOTBALL SEASON The forecast of the football season was not as encouraging as the W. H. S. team later deserved. Several star performers had been lost from the squad by graduation and so the 1927 eleven was made up, partially of inexperienced players; some of which had never played high school football before. Coach Wells faced the situation unflinchingly, and it was not long before the Walnut fans realized that their local aggregation was much better than they had anticipated. The strong Ogle county gridders from Oregon opened the season on our home campus. The team from the North went home with a 30-0 victory but it was from this game that the untried alnut eleven got many hints on bettering their form of play, especially those who had not been on the lineup in previous years. The following week the Blue and White warriors journeyed to Amboy and were again set back, this time by a score of 30-12. The local boys received a majority of the so-called “breaks” of the game and the team worked somewhat smoother than previously, but thei shifty backfield on the Amboy eleven proved to be too much for the scarlet clad team. These two “outside” games got the Walnut team all “set for the “Little Six” encounters. The light Blue and White fighters completely overwhelmed Manlius. 50-0 in the first League game. The game was as lopsided as the score indicates. Britt led the attack with six touchdowns to his credit, due to some clever open field running. Walnut’s defense seemed much improved also and the ball was handled much better than in earlier games. The local aggregation advanced another notch when it defeated Neponset 18-7 in a tough scrap. The game was far from easy, the score at half time being 7 to 6 for Neponset. The second half proved different. Walnut launched an offense that could not be denied, which resulted in two more touchdowns, raising the total to 18 for the home team. The game was very exciting and the invaders put many a scare into the local fans. The Bureau game of the following week was a bitter struggle from start to finish. The Farmers put up stiff re-sistencq in the first half, which ended in a scoreless tie. The rest between halves did Walnut good for they came back for the last frame in a mood which meant “nothing but victory!” When the final whistle had sounded, which put one of the most thrilling games of the season down as history, the Walnut boys clung to the long end of' a 13-0 score. In the next encounter. Sheffield High defeated Walnut in the crucial game of the “Little Six” series, cinching the claim to the upper berth in the league standing. It was a stubborn battle in which both teams played smart football and displayed fighting qualities which gave the fans a real run for their money. Score 7-0. Buda won over Walnut in the next game, giving her second place in the “Little Six. The score was 6-3 at the half, in favor of the Blue and White team. It was a see-saw battle from start to finish and a thriller throughout. Hilda made a touchdown in the last half, giving her the advantage on points when the fray ended. Final score 9-6. The Walnut crew was given a scare in their last game when they had to fight an uphill battle to win from Wethersfield 13-12. In the last minutes of play “old faithful,” the inevitable criss-cross, worked again and put the locals down as victors. Thus the season ended with four victories and four defeats as our record. “LITTLE SIX” STANDING—FOOTBALL Team Won Lost Tied Percentage Sheffield 4 0 1 900 Huda 3 Walnut 3 Bureau 1 2 7 400 Neponset 2 3 Manlius 0 LITTLE SIX” GAMES—FOOTBALL Manlius 0 Walnut 30 Neponset 7 Walnut IX... Bureau 0 Walnut 13 at Walnut Sheffield 7 Walnut .... 0 at Walnut Huda 9 Walnut 6 at Huda OTHER GAMES Oregon 30 Walnut 0 at Walnut Amboy 30 Walnut .... 12 at Amboy Wethersfield 12 Walnut 13 at Wethersfield 1 9 2 8 wsm Page fifty-seven THE WALNUT TREE EDWIN WII.SON, “EDDY” Guard Eddy was cool and heady in play and covered his man well on defense. Endurance and a dogged fighting spirit were some more of his qualities. He was in the thick of the fray in every game and his speedy floor work and clever interception of passes kept his team in scoring distance much of the time. Eddy is a Senior. JOHN IE FOSS Forward John was one of Wells’ good utility men. This was his first year as a high school basketball player, but one could not realize it for he played very creditable basketball. The fighting spirit John displayed during the football season was still very prevalent also in his engagements on the basketball floor. Foss is now a Senior so will not he on the 192K-29 lineup. HOMER HOPKINS. “HOPPY” Forward Homer was another man among the Blue and W hite basketeers who performed in a very capable manner and the way in which he patrolled his heat and stopped the enemy assaults left little to be desired. Hoppy is now a Senior and will he greatly missed next year. i'age fifty-eight THE WALNUT TREE HARVEY McKINNEY Center Because of Harvey’s unusual height, lie was a menace to all opponents. Although he didn’t get into every game, he could be depended on for good work while in action. With another year to play, he will have had a noteworthy career in basketball at Walnut High.' JEFF LIVEY Forward Livey’s unusual dribbling and pivoting worked the ball within the range of the basket for many pot shots and was a constant feeder” to his team mates for “close-up” shots. Jeffy was a consistent scorer as shown by his season’s record and from what he has done so far in his high school career. He will undoubtedly be the main man on the squad next season. MARION BOROP Forward, Guard After a slow start, Marion developed rapidly and before the season was very old. he had shown his worth. As in football, his fighting spirit and willingness to work were always evident. He did his best work in the last half of the Manlius game at Walnut, which was the only bright spot in a rather poor season. 9 2 Pape fifty-vine THE WALNUT TREE ELYIN FORDHAM Trainer During both the football and basketball seasons, Elvin was with the teams in practice and after each game. His time and valuable help has been appreciated to the utmost by Mr. Wells and every member of the team. WILLIAM EPPERSON, “BILL” Another Senior whose valuable services will be lost to the coming W. II. S. basketball teams is Epperson. He was never a flashy player but his physical prowess gave him the advantage over most opponents and he made good use of it. It is never an easy task for an offense to break through Bill's defense for he covered his man well. • • Vf v«f CECIL BRITT Center, Captain Captain Britt, through his clever floor work and scoring eye made himself the marked man of the team. His calm unruffled manner and co-operation with the rest of the players proved his real worth as a leader. Jo pulled his team out of numerous tight spots and was an able jumper at the center ring. Graduation will keep him from next year’s team. ............ 19 2 8 wmwQ Page sixty THE WALNUT TREE T. R. WELLS Coach Mr. Wells has proven himself a distinguished coach in every branch of athletics and has earned and won the confidence and loyalty of everyone in school. The spirit of the game, which he invariably possessed was instilled into every member of the team and led them over the rough spots of the three lines of sport. “LITTLE SIX” STANDING—BASKETBALL Team Won Lost Percentage . 9. .. 1 .900 Manlius 8 2 800 . 5 .500 Buda 4 6 400 Walnut 2 8 200 Neponset 8 200 “LITTLE SIX” GAMES- -BASKETBALL Manlius 19 Walnut 13 at Manlius Bureau 26 Walnut 16 at Walnut Neponset 15 ...Walnut 17 at Walnut .23 Walnut 12 at Sheffield Buda 14 Walnut 12 at Buda Manlius .16 Walnut 21 at Walnut Bureau 27 Walnut 13 ....22 Walnut 18 at Walnut ..26 Walnut 18 at Walnut Neponset 16 Walnut 15 THE WALNUT TREE BASKETBALL REVIEW 1927-1928 1 he victories of the basketball season for the Blue and White cagers were not very plentiful, but the spirit that the team showed in defeat was deserving of a reward. Walnut started the season’s schedule by defeating Cherry 15-11 in an overtime scrap which was deficient of polished playing, as might be expected so early in the season. The Manlius quintet was not as we had known them in previous years. They show'ed all kinds of snap, and sad to state, their execution was all too good for they defeated us 19-13 in the first League game. Tha Bureau team made up of veterans, followed in the path of the Maroons and took Walnut 2t -16 on our home floor. It was a stirring battle until the closing moments of play' when Bureau sunk a number of long shots. However, Walnut won her first Little Six game the following week at the expense of Neponset in what turned out to be one of the most thrilling encounters of the season. The score was exceedingly close throughout, with neither team boasting more than a four point margin at any time. The regular playing time ended with a tie score of 13-13 but in the overtime period. Walnut forged ahead and won 17-15. Sheffield and Buda both won from the W. II. S. combination, the latter game being especially interesting from beginning to end. Walnut lead during a great part of the fray but Buda came from behind by sinking some of their long heaves” to win 14 12. The next game resulted in a well-earned victory from the thus far undefeated Manlius crew. Manlius had an edge during the first and part of the second periods but after that Walnut settled down and gave a wonderful exhibition of passing and team work. Captain Britt had the best evening of his high school career and he accounted for sixteen of his team’s points. The floor work of the Walnut team showed a decided improvement. The second game with Bureau resulted in another victory for the Farmers. The score was 27-13 but the game was not as lopsided as the score indicates. Not until the last quarter was the game anywhere safe for either quintet. The last three League teams were won by the opponent in each case. It seemed the Walnut five could not hit the;r “stride” which they had displayed so effectively against Manlius and Neponset earlier in the season. The Blue and White also played Ohio a couple of games, which were won bv Walnut and Ohio, respectively. Walnut again lost to Buda in the first round in the county tournament was won by Hall Township over Tiskilwa in one of the most thrilling battles witnessed in this section for some time. The tournament at Sterling was likewise disastrous for Walnut when she lost to Rock Falls, who later entered the finals, but bowed to the strong Sterling team. Page sixty-two 9 2 8 ..—as THE WALNUT TREE . TRACK The track season of 1927 is thought by many to be the greatest ever enjoyed by a local track team. Coach W ells’ team captured twelve of thirteen possible firsts in their annual track and field meet with Manlius and won by the impressive score of 100-17. The locals again showed their superiority by winning a triangular meet with Bureau Twp. and Manlius; score 57-47-13. Walnut “brought home the bacon” again, this time in the form of their fifth “Little Six track and field championship in seven years. The meet was the best in the history of the League from the standpoint of competition and general interest. It was largely a triangular affair between Bureau Twp., Xeponset and Walnut. The local relay team. Rudiger, Stickles, Livev and Epperson, ran a wonderful race to win the 880-yard relay in the record-breaking time of one minute and thirty-eight seconds. This last event decided the meet and gave Walnut victory by two points over Bureau Twp. The Walnut track men made another excellent showing at the District Track Meet at LaSalle by scoring 23 1-2 points to lead all Bureau County schools, and to place third to LaSalle-Peru and Lostant. The competition consisted of 234 athletes from 26 schools, including the Page sixty-three 19 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE ! cst athletes in the Illinois alley District. The relay team turned in another line performance to place second to LaSalle-Peru. Five of our boys quali-lied for the State finals, held at Champaign. In the Bradley meet, the largest of the year, a number of the men qualified for the finals and Brokaw won second place in his specialty, the discus. The Blue and White were again victorious when they captured the sixteenth annual Bureau County track and field meet, held at Princeton. This came as a fitting climax to the wonderful season enjoyed by the local stars. As in other meets. Walnut’s all around strength was the deciding factor. They were able to score in 9 of the 14 points to lead all other schools in that respect, as well as in total score. Our relay team again won first place in the feature event. Taken from every standpoint, it was a fine season. Local fans are especially proud, because of the fact that this team was developed from a group of boys who were not expected to have a chance. Only five of the fourteen men on last year’s team have graduated and so Coach Wells should have another first class aggregation this year. 1928 Walnut is off to a good start again this year with over twenty volunteers out for the team. The following meets will be attended: April 16—Inter-Class. April 20—Manlius at Walnut. April 24—Sterling at Sterling. April 28—Wesleyan Interscholastic. May 5—“Little Six” meet. May 12—District Meet at LaSalle. May 19—State Meet at Champaign. May 25—County Meet at Princeton, 1H—— Page sixty-four I 9 2 0 71 the walnut tree ■ I i GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The (i. A. A. of W. C. H. S. was organized in the Fall of 1927. The purpose of the association is to promote a high physical efficiency among girls bv fostering an interest in gymnastics and athletic activities and by developing loyalty to the school. Membership is open to all girls who pay the initiation fee of fifty cents. Class numeral is awarded for 000 points, ‘‘ V are given for 1,200 points, while one receiving 1 00 points is eligible to a state award. These points are earned by the following activities: skating, coasting, horse back riding, swimming, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and training rules. February 22. Miss Pauline Knapp General Manager of the Illinois League of Girls’ Athletic Associations, gave a very influential lecture to the G. A. . of Walnut. OFFICERS President ......................................... Krna Kirk Vice-President .............................. Dorothy Whitver Secretary ......................................... Irin hite Treasurer .. Nina Glaze 19 2 8 Page sixty-five ✓ THE WALNUT TREE MUSIC Life without music is like food without salt. Music is part of life. It is the language of the soul . . . one of the greatest gifts that God has given mankind. Music is a developer of self-expression and self-confidence. Tt is artistic appreciations. Music brightens dull hours and is an unquestionable passport to good times. There is no greater joy than being able to produce music by instrument or by voice. Under the direction of Miss Strouss. our orchestra has flourished with great success and has furnished appropriate music for many programs throughout the year. All new classical music was secured at the beginning of the year and has been worked up under capable leadership. The members of the orchestra are as follows: F’'irst Violins—Miss Strouss, Dale Exner. Irin White. Virden Kerchner. Alene Strouss, Lois Guither. Second Violins—Clarence Tornow. Edna Glaze, Ovanda Cook. Maxine Hall. Clarinets......N ance Plapp, Dorothy White, Valda Epperson Cornets ....... Jane Becknell. Harvey McKinney, Lois Plapp Saxophones .......Edna Johnson. Alice Keithahn. Eleanor Pope Trombones ....................... Carl Golden. Everett Pope Flutes ....................................... Alice Gramer Drums......................................... Imogene Boss Pianists ............... Helen McGonigle, Geraldine Bowen THE ORCHESTRA 19 2 8 Page sixty-eight THE WALNUT TREE THE OPERETTA “PICKLES” “Pickles” was the name of the operetta staged by the glee clubs with the assistance of the orchestra and under the direction of Miss Strouss. It was not as sour as it sounds but was put over in great style, worthy of commendation. The costumes were bright and pretty, and one scene, a carnival scene, was especially charming. The cast is as follows: J. J. Jones ................................. Johnie Foss Ilona ............................................... Alene Strouss June Pennington ................................ Edna Glaze Arthur Crofont .......................... Harvey McKinney Jigo .................................................. Orin Scoughton Louisa ....................................... Ovanda Cook Ferri Kinski ............................... Ormond Gerbitz Bumski ......................................... Dale Exner Rum ski ................................... Raymond Dick Jonas H. Pennington ........................... Vance Plapp Lady Vivian .............................. Evelyn Gallentine Hans Maier .................................... Ivan Peach The choruses consisted of Burghers, Viennese Maidens, and Tourists. 'I'he Interstate Lyceum Bureau furnished the numbers for the Lyceum course, put on by the Junior class. The first number consisted of a play, “Madame Butterfly and musical selections by Eleanor Randall and her assistant. The second number was presented by the Emerson-Winters Company and the last number consisted of a lecture by Ernest Powell. Pianist Violinist Gerldine Bowen Esther Strouss LYCEUM COURSE 19 2 8 Page seventy GIRLS’ CHORAL CLUB The girls' choral club is unusually large and talented this year. Walnut High may he proud of this organization’s work. Classical songs arranged for part singing were used mostly. The operetta was a huge success and with the greatest of hopes we look forward to winning a place in the Spring contests. 1st Sopranos: Nina Glaze Enid Peterson Pearle Tornow Ethel Kruse Lucille Hoffman Inez Langford Evadell Anderson Edith Fordham Evelyn Gallentine Lucille Taylor Viola Dimmig Margaret Schuyf Darlene Miller Grace Hunter 2nd Sopranos: Maxine Hall Alice Gramer Ovanda Cook Ferne Akerson Pearl Plum V'ilda Tornow Edna Johnson Edna Glaze Bernice Black Virginia Stonebraker Iwilla Otto Altos: Eleanor Lyons Doris Lund Lois Plapp Lois Guither Mabel Kofood Alene Strouss LaVonne Johnson Mildred Earlier Margaret Baumgardner Eleanor Pope m THE WALNUT TREE BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Although this organization has not existed as long as the girls', nevertheless it has improved wonderfully this year and has furnished enjoyable selections, humorous and classical, for many entertainments. This chorus is to be combined with the girls’ chorus for the contests. 1st Tenors: Dale Exner Albert Allen Harvey McKinney Carl Golden 2nd Tenor Richard Brewer Marvin Stone Clarence Tornow Cullen McGonigle 'jtf -rcTTTTr.tTTTmnm..: 11 rar ------------- [‘aye seventy-two MEMBERS Baritone: Raymond Dick Ormond Gerbitz Orin Scoughton Everett Pope Bass: Johnie Foss Ivan Peach Vance Plapp Karl Peterson THE WALNUT TREE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “HOME ACRES” On I' ridav evening, January 27. this pleasing play was presented before a large audience. The cast was as follows: Ann Rickett Jane Whitman David Holden Rose Whitman Lib ........... Enoch ......... John Whitman Wilfred Clay Helen Dalton Jim l'erguson .... Ruth Forney . Dorothy Whitver .... George Taylor .... Edna Glaze ...... Nina Glaze .... Raymond Dick Harvey McKinney ... Elvin Fordham ...... Erin White Marvin Stone The play was very well given, and enjoyed very much by the audience. The high school orchestra gave several pleasing selections. Inez Wilson gave an interesting reading. Retween acts the Junior orchestra, made up of Edna and Nina Glaze, lmogene Ross and Harvey McKinney, played several pleasing numbers. Much credit is due Miss McDermand, who coached the play. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “CAPPY RICKS” Cast of characters: Ellen Murray ......... John Skinner ......... Alden I Ricks ....... Florence Ricks ....... Edward Singleton ..... Cecil Pericles Bernhard Captain Matt Peasley Aunt Lucy Ricks ...... ... Feme Ackerson .... Marion Borop ..... Clyde Conley .. Gerldine Bowen ... Orin Scoughton .......Carl Golden ...... Johnie Foss Berneil Hasenyager This delightful play, given by the Senior class, was presented before a large audience on Friday evening, April 20. in the W. C. H. S. auditorium and was greatly enjoyed. Much credit for the success of the play must be given to Mr. Fagan, who coached the play. 1‘iiye seventy-six 19 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE PRELIMINARY CONTESTS Under the careful instructing of Mrs. Myra Hickman. Literary coach of Princeton, twelve contestants entered the Preliminary contests held Monday evening, April 21. Girls’ Dramatic First, “The Soul of the Violin”............ Dorothy Cragin Second, “The Swan Song” ........ ■ Alice Parson Third. “Laree of Karara” Dorothy Whitver Boys’ Oratorical First, “Toussiant [ Overture” .............. George I aylor Girls’ Humorous First, “Wednesday's Madness ............... Alene Strouss Second. “The Bath” ........................ Lucille Hoffman Third, “The Hazing of Yalliant” .... Inez Wilson Boys’ Humorous First fa) “A Wop at a Baseball Game. (1 ) “The Minister’s Blunder Johnie boss Second, “Izzie’s W eddin' ........................... Ray Parker Third (a) “Irish Philoso])her.” (b) “My Love” .................................. Ivan Peach Girls’ Extempore pjrst ........................................... Irin White The winners are working hard and will compete in the Zone contest, held at the Bureau Township school. May 8. THE WALNUT TREE — SOCIETY The Hallowe’en Party Did you see that stray convict? I know all ol the Walnut High School students did, because he came to the Hallowe’en party. Many more such persons wandered into the school house on Friday evening. October 2. to see what mischief they could create. After all had assembled there was a parade around the gym and, if a person didn't laugh, it was time for them to depart. The prize was soon awarded to the convict and much discussion arose as to whether or not a convict really had escaped from Joliet. However, Dorothy White put their fears at rest when she cpiietly removed her mask. Then everyone gave up their thoughts of becoming old and joined in the merriment of the evening. If everyone did not take part in the games they certainly did their part when supper was announced. Somehow all those funny personages succeeded in getting home and no more was seen of them. Freshman Picnic What a lively bunch of Freshmen! They're little, but Oh my! They showed their upperclassmen what they could do by opening the season with a picnic. They decided that there is no place like home (or else papa wouldn’t let them go any farther) so they journeyed down to the grade school campus. Those Freshmen would have given anyone the spring fever the way they enjoyed themselves. However, after such strenuous exercise those fellows’ appetites got the best of them and they all cried “Let’s Eat.” And they did. There were pickles, buns, marshmallows and wieners, and 1 don’t doubt but what many a patient mother smiled to herself that night. The G. A. A. Hike The first pleasure excursion enjoyed by the feminine athletes was a hike under the leadership of Miss White and Miss Hurst. About twenty girls assembled on the evening of September 23. with intentions of having a good time. They, as all adventurous discoverers do, headed toward the West and were lost on the horizon. Just how many miles were covered, is not known but they all returned before morning, bringing with them the report of a good time. They had stopped somewhere along the trail, had built a bonfire and had enjoyed a meal of wieners and marshmallows. After playing games and resting their weary feet, the globe-trotters turned their faces homeward and rapidly marched back to Walnut. 19 2 8 Page seventy-nine THE WALNUT TREE m JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET On Monday morning, April 9, an inquisitive Freshman walked up to a Senior and said: “Say, did you attend the style show the other night'” “No, what style show,” replied the Senior. “V hy the style show at the school house Friday night,” insisted the Freshman. “Oh. you mean the Junior-Senior banquet, don’t you? You bet 1 did attend and it was a grand success, answered the Senior. And so it was. On Friday evening, April sixth, the Juniors and Seniors filed into the high school. At six-thirty the members descended to the gym which was prettily decorated in red and white. The grand march, led by Mr. and Mrs. Melton, was made more effective bv the music rendered by the accomplished orchesta. A very delicious banquet was served in a pleasing manner by the Sophomore girls. And really, the boys noticed that these waiters were quite attractive. In a pleasing manner Mr. Melton, as toastmaster, introduced the following toasts: Welcome.......................................... Jeff Livey Response ..................................... Clyde Conley Vocal Solo .................................... Ruth Forney Reminiscences of High School Days Dorothy Cragin 1 Don't Know Where I’m Going. But I’m on After a few more musical numbers, all adjourned to the auditorium, where a very pleasing and amusing program was given. Do you suppose the Seniors like to have their future predicted? Of course, and it was enjoyed to the utmost. Everyone departed at a late hour, declaring the Juniors royal entertainers. My Wav Irin White 19 2 8 lJage eighty THE WALNUT TREE AGRICULTURE BANQUET On Thursday evening. January , the third annual Walnut Community High School Agricultural Club banquet passed into history as the best one yet held by the local club. Even though the weather made the roads bad and kept some away, ninety-three fathers and sons assembled at the cleverly decorated tables and partook of mother's cooking. Practically all of the food was prepared at home and the finishing touches were put on at the high school with the aid of a few capable fathers. Miss Hurst, and the home economics girls, decorated the tallies with strips of different colored crepe paper and placed the boys' trophies on the tables for ornamentation. Miss Strouss, with a five-piece orchestra, furnished beautiful music while the banquet was being served. The program was conducted with Clyde Conley as toastmaster and he surely seemed at ease at his task. The forepart of the program was given by the boys. A boys’ octette sang several selections under the leadership of Miss Strouss. Next, William Epperson read his prize letter which received honorable mention in the International Harvester contest. Other interesting talks were given by George Taylor, Johnie Foss, Loren Hoge. Orville I’lum and Ward Fisher. Unusual interest was made in the banquet by the presence of Mr. J. K. Hill, state supervisor of Agricultural education. He gave a splendid address on the development of agricultural education. He commented on the wonderful record of the Walnut Agricultural department which he says, stands out in different branches of its work every year since it has been organized. Of course, this was pleasant to the ears of the fathers, and we hope it will encourage the boys to continue their good work. After the program the tables were cleared away and the Freshmen received a short initiation. An interesting ball game completed the program after which the fathers took their sons home that they might accomplish more the next day. i§? THE WALNUT TREE HIGH SCHOOL CARNIVAL Was it a success? Everyone that attended the Carnival will answer in the affirmative. Again the Seniors took charge of the Carnival and carried it off in grand style. On the nights of April twenty-third and twenty-fourth, a grand parade could be seen traveling from Main street down to the excitement of the evening. The parade entered the doors of the high school and ascended to the auditorium. Here a treat well worth their efforts awaited them. Everyone declared this the “biggest and best ever” for we found many famous actors in Walnut High. Next our parade made a grand stampede for the excitement of the gymnasium, which was soon turned into a fair grounds. Some were hungry and their appetites were satisfied by the many attractive eating stands. Some were adventurous and were satisfied by the fish pond, the bowling alley, the nigger baby stand, the target stand, and many others. Still others were optimistic and played bingo which proved to be the sensation of the night’s entertainment. After the parade had entirely satisfied themselves that they had missed nothing, they departed with the hopes of returning next year. Don't disappoint them. Seniors. The executive committee said it was work, but “pleasing work.” 19 2 8 Page eighty-two THE WALNUT TREE Page eighty-three 19 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE THE LITERARY CLUB The year just closing has been a successful one for the Literary Club. Although both attendance and interest might have been increased, we still have many enthusiastic workers that are doing all in their power to keep the club on top. During the past term some excellent programs have been given. The pathway ahead appears brighter and smoother for those next year. The Literary Club was organized January 5. 1928. Nineteen students responded to the call for membership. Our capable instructors were the Misses Edna McDermand and Esther Strouss. The meetings were held every two weeks in the Music room. The first time the society appeared before an assembly was February 23. 1928. at which time a Washington memorial program was given. Two weeks prior to each meeting a program committee was appointed by the supervisors. The Literary Club was not only interesting but instructive. The purpose of the Literary Club was to help its members gain efficiency and ease in public speaking. Now, as the year closes, we part, carrying with us many pleasing memories which this society has afforded us. and as we have derived help and pleasure, so may many others in the future. We wish it unbounded success. Page eighty-five THE WALNUT TREE AGRICULTURE CLUB Of all the clubs that flourish in Walnut High, the Agriculture Club surely claims the honor of being the biggest success. There is no other organization which has as many banners and trophies to show as proof ol their accomplishment. In the various judging contests staged there has always been a representation from Walnut: and they never fail to seize first place. They have won first place at the Bureau County Fair for the last three years. Individual honors, such as were won by Johnie Foss, Loren Huge, and Ward Fisher, are enough to prove the interest that is taken in the work. Much credit is due to Mr. Hatland. the supervisor and instigator. OFFICERS I resident ................................... Johnie Foss Vice-President ............................. Marion Borop Secretary-Treasurer ....................... Harry Whitver Program Chairman ........................... Edwin Wilson Page eighty-six 9 2 THE WALNUT TREE HOME ECONOMICS CLUB This club was organized at the first of the school year and is composed of the sewing and cooking classes. The object of the club is to promote sewing, cooking, and to consider other problems pertaining to the home. It has spent considerable time and money in decorating certain rooms of the school building. At Christinas time, clothing was made and sent to the “State and Sailors' Home,” at Normal. OFFICERS President .................................. Dorothy White Vice-President .............................. Alice Keithalin Secretary-Treasurer ........................... Grace Britt Page eighty-seven 9 2 8 ✓ THE WALNUT TREE Log of the Cruise of the Good Ship S. S. Pride of Walnut Captain ...... First Mate Gunner ....... Lieutenant .. Ensign ....... Navigator .... Recorder ..... Mess Sergeant Rugler ....... Stoker ..... Stoker’s Mate .. THE ROSTER Officers ..... Mr. Melton ..... Mr. Hatland ...... Mr. Wells ...... Mr. Fagan ... Mrs. Glassburn M iss McDermand ..... Miss White ..... Miss Hurst .... Miss Strouss I.ieu Becknell ........ Roy Wolf The Crew Able Seamen ...................................... Seniors Ordinary Seamen .................................. Juniors Apprentice Seamen ............................. Sophomores Green Gobs ...................................... Freshmen Lower Deck Main I )eck . Brig ........ Bridge ..... Hold ....... Gymnasium . Auditorium .... Library . Office Boiler Room 19 2 8 ':T:......... � ‘: Page eighty-nine THE WALNUT TREE SEPTEMBER 6— The crew enrolls. One hundred and nineteen begin the voyage with best prospects for work and pleasure. 7— Captain Melton lays down rules and regulations to Green Gobs before starting on the voyage. 9—Seamen choose their pilots for the coming year. 12—All hands begin work for operetta. 16—Apprentice seamen get shore leave and go to Red Oak for picnic. 22— Election of cheer leaders. 23— The S. S. Pride of W alnut's football team met the cruiser Oregon and the battle was declared forfeited, 39-0 to cruiser Oregon. 26—Annual staff is chosen. 28— Some of the crew gave agricultural talks on the main decks. 29— First Mate Hatland’s crew went to West Bureau to agricultural contest. 30— Gunner Wells’ team fought the Amboy regulars with score of 30-12 in opponents’ favor. 5— Crew have home room programs. Green Gobs have “get together” meeting for the purpose of electing officers. 6— Some of the Ordinary Seamen enjoy Ensign Glassburn’s translations so well that they remain after school to talk it over. Pep meeting was held on Lower Deck to get ready for Friday’s game. 7— The Mess Sergeant Hurst’s class sold popcorn at winning game. The S. S. Manlius invades us and is downed 50-0. 10—Officers give tests. 12— Able Seamen give program in honor of their ancestor, Columbus. 13— Officers go to LaSalle. Xeponset Gobs have a hard luck game with local Seamen ; score 18 6. Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! 17—Navigator McDermand’s crew begin the study of one of Shakespeare’s plays. 20— Green Gobs take shore leave and spend a few happy hours at Red Oak. Group pictures taken of crew. 21— S. S. Bureau sails to Walnut and the fire of the entire battery of the S. S. Pride of Walnut’s guns were poured into the enemies’ ship, whose colors were soon struck, with score 13-0. 25—Recorder White’s crew organize a G. A. A. club. 27— Mess Sergeant Hurst’s crew hold first meeting of Home Economics and elect pilots for coming year. 28— S. S. Sheffield and S. S. Pride of Walnut collide. Result of collision, 7-0 in Sheffield’s favor. Officers and crew have Hallowe’en party on Lower Deck. Green Gobs OCTOBER 19 2 8 Pape ninety THE WALNUT TREE initiated into “Order of Flying Fishes,” Gunner Wells’ “Guerillas” and Bugler Strouss “Singing Torpedoes.” 2—Captain Melton gives intelligence test to the crew! Nuff said! 4—S. S. Pride of alnut sails to Buda and had a small hole knocked in her port side. Score 9-6. Bugler Strouss and her crew make big success with operetta called 10— S. S. Pride of Walnut sailed to Kewanee and met the S. S. Wethersfield and came away with flying colors; 13-12. “Uncle Tom's Cabin” presented on Main Deck by H. L. Gillfillion. 11— Armistice Day program and play representing Educational Week was given by Mess Sergeant Hurst’s crew. 14—Athletic crew meet and elect Jeff Livey captain for the coming year. 16— Rev. Hutchinson gives interesting talk to the crew on the “Passion Play.” 17- 18-19—Officers sail to Urbana, while crew takes a vacation on shore. 22— -Mess Sergeant Hurst’s crew give tea in honor of girl friends. 23— Shore leave for officers and crew until Nov. 28. 28—Lieutenant Fagan yields to prayer of able seamen. 2—Sailors from S. S. Pride of Walnut demonstrate their basketball skill at Manlius. Had little of the sparkle taken out of us. Score ? ? 5—Recorder White’s crew take shore leave and go on a four mile hike. Feet sore? 7— Gunner Wells returns upon deck after a two-day recess. 8— The Bureau crew are too much for our sharpshooters. Score ? ? 9-10—Farmers’ Institute on Lower and Main Deck. 14—Stoker Becknell’s smoke stack refused to operate without the aid of electricity. Officers and crew frozen out! 22—Christmas program given on Main Deck by Green Gobs. Christmas gifts were exchanged. Shore leave for eleven days. 3— Shore leave over. Back on board. 4— Ordinary Seamen begin work on play. 5— Crew forms new literary societies. 10—Crew have six weeks’ tests. 13—Gunner Wells' crew put a hole in the Manlius B. B. ship. NOVEMBER Pickles.” DECEMBER JANUARY 19 2 8 Page ninety-one THE WALNUT TREE 19- How were the tests.' Easy or hard? These questions were asked by the crew concerning’ semester tests. 20— Played Bureau in basketball. Score 15-27. 25— Ordinary Seamen have first number of Lyceum Course. Very entertaining. 26— Report cards! Everyone disgusted. 27— Ordinary Seamen present “Home Acres.” Basketball game with Sheffield, 18-22 in S. II. S.’s favor. 30—Captain Melton has Rev. Swenson give interesting talk on Main Deck. It was greatly appreciated by the crew. FEBRUARY 3—Walnut B. B. boys play Buda. WE were defeated. 8— Orchestra and chorus societies give program under Bugler Strouss’ supervision. 10—Team took a journey to Neponset but were defeated again. 13— Able Seamen have pictures taken. 14— Valentine Day! G. A. A. give style show of days long ago and of the present. 16— First games of the tournament played at Wyanet. 17— Half of crew went to the tournament this afternoon. 20— Ordinary Seamen sponsor the second Lyceum Course number. MARCH 5—Rev. Bass gives wonderful address to the crew. 9— District tournament at Sterling. Team defeated bv Rock Falls. 12—Home room meetings. 1-1—Able Seamen receive their pictures. 16—Ordinary Seamen sponsor last number of Lyceum Course. Mr. Powell spoke to pupils in the afternoon. Some Able Seamen take teachers’ exams. 19—School begins at 8:30 and dismisses at 3:10. Some change! 21— Spring! Able Seamen give Booster program for carnival. 23—No school! Carnival! Big success! 27—Fureka’s girls’ chorus give a short entertainment to crew. APRIL 4—Green Gobs give entertaining program on Main Deck. THE WALNUT TREE Page ninety-three 19 2 8 THE WALNUT TREE ALUMNI ’26 Clarence Ganshow Eleanor Keigwin Arthur Kruse Ruth Schuvf Ralph Kofoed Ruth Iwig Wilbur Hopkins Mary Edson Irvin Hasenyager Iva Fordham-Chandler Marvin Winger Mary P'ritz Clifton Whitver Student, Champaign. III. Home, Walnut, 111. Home. Walnut, 111. Home. Walnut. 111. Student, Galesburg, 111. Home, Walnut, 111. Student. Bloomington, 111. Student, Normal. 111. Home. Walnut. 111. Residence, Walnut. 111. Home. Walnut. 111. Home. Walnut, 111. Clerk, Walnut. 111. I-ucile Montgomerv-Burkev Farm residence. Walnut, 111. Wilford Bradley Student. Sterling. III. Gretta l.ivev .... Stenographer, Walnut, ill. Mildred Stone Clark Hasenyager Student, Champaign, ill. Carlvle Morton Clerk. Ohio, III. George Fisher Home, Walnut, 111. Fannie Mae Strouss Clerk, Dixon. 111. Orville Plum Home, Walnut. 111. Eleanor loder Student, Dixon, III. ’27 Beulah Plapp Home, Walnut, 111. Herman Nelson Home. Walnut. Ill Grace Keithahn Student. DeKalb, 111. Home, Walnut, 111. Max Brokaw Student, Madison. Wis. Edna Sweetman Home. Walnut. 111. Cyrus Gonigam Student. Eureka. 111. Earlene McElvania Clerk. Rockford, 111. Herbert Whitver Home, Walnut, III Audrey Kiser Student. DeKalb. 111. Allen Fox Chicago, 111. Catheryn Quilter Student, Chicago, 111. Harold Rudiger Student. Champaign, 111. Adrian Bullington Student, Eureka. TU. leanette F.spel Clerk, Princeton, III. George Stickle Home. Walnut, 111. Home. Walnut, 111. I Q 9 « tag ” w „ — —: Page ninety-five THE WALNUT TREE RECENTLY TITLED ALUMNI Dr. Harold Hopkins ............. Attorney (I. H. Fox •Mrs. Carol Meisenheimer Wedding Salesman Gorden Meisenheimer Gordon Meisenheimer, salesman Louise Ross. R. N............... Mrs. Verna Springle Frederick Professor Homer Winger M. J. Fox, jeweler ............. Mrs. Violet Stephens Winger Mrs. Mary Keigwin Cordes ....... Bernadine Brown. R. N. ... ..... Mrs. Helen Hoge Ganschow ....... Florence Meisenheimer, teacher Iva Phillips, teacher Ruth Oakford, teacher Walnut Walnut .... Walnut ..... Chicago .... Chicago Chicago . Walnut Kasbeer .. Walnut Earlville Low Point .... Kasbeer .... Walnut Lamoille Walnut Walnut THIRTY-FIRST ALUMNI BANQUET I he thirty-first Alumni banquet was held in the high school gymnasium on June 5. 1927. The gym was beautifully decorated for the occasion. After the banquet was served and all of the toast given, the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing in the gym. The Alumni banquet gives the new Senior graduates a welcome into the organization, and presents an opportunity for all of the former graduates to talk over days gone by. IN MEMORIAM Lloyd Osborne Lloyd Osborne '20. was born at Mahomet. Illinois. August 11. 1901. and died April 2, 1922, at the age of 20 years, 7 months and 22 days. Lloyd was taken ill September 21 and was sent to Trent Colony at Ottawa, but to the great sorrow of all. could not be helped. George H. Gonigam Glenn W. Bass THE GONIGAM-BASS COMPANY Building Material Coal and Feed Buyers and Shippers of Live Stock Contracting Custom Grinding WALNUT, ILLINOIS THE WALNUT LUMBER AND SUPPLY COMPANY Are glad contributors to the success of Walnut Tree THE WALNUT TREE JOKES Dear reader, if there's anything on the following pages that peeves you. remember it is only a joke, forget it, and go on. + + + M iss McDermand—“We have come to bury Caesar, not to praise him. W ho said that? Harry W . Some undertaker. + + + Registrar (to Frosh)—What is your name? Frosh—“Jule.” Registrar—You should say “Julius.” (To next Frosh)—What is your name? Second Frosh—“Billious.” + + + Orin Scoughton—‘‘.Mr. Fagan, when Cleopatra started for Rome did Julius Caesar?” + + + Aviator—If we were on ground I would kiss you. Wilda T.—Take me down at once, sir. + + + Miss White—Didn't you take Algebra last year? Eithel Kruse—Yes. but my instructor encored me. + + + Edith Fordham—What makes you limp so today? Ovanda C.—Father came into the parlor last night and Melvin dropped me, in his haste to leave. + + + “The Yanks are coming,” hummed the dentist, as he approached the chair. + + + Ivan Peach—How did they come to discover iron.'' Albert A. (absent mindedly)—I think they smelt it. + + + Mr. Melton—W hat did you take while attending school in Ohio? Orin S.—Everything 1 got my hands on. that’s why 1 am here. 19 2 8 Page one hundred one BURKE’S H. J. WALLIS for POULTRY, EGGS Groceries and CREAM ANI) ICE Quality V J Phone 7fi2 Walnut. III. 4 R. A. Tuckerman 1 1 J. M. ARNOLD Company + + + The Best of Furniture REXALL and Hardware DRUG STORE + + + + + Service Above Self SCHOOL BOOKS + + AND WALNUT, ILLINOIS SUPPLIES THE walnut tree Teacher—What (lit! you enjoy most, while in the grade school? Cecil B.—Recess. + + + First Boy—She spread a lot of lies about me. Second Boy—It’s lucky she didn’t spread the truth. + + Lloyd F.—One of our hens has laid for over a month without missing a day. Mr. Hatland—Surely not. Lloyd—Oh! yes, a car struck it. + + + Mr. Wells—What takes the least energy when you are awake? Arthur (i.—Oh! Thinking. + + + Clyde C.—Who is vour treasurer? Jeff L.—We don’t have any: we have a debt. + + + Teacher—What are you chewing, Harvey? Harvey M.—No, sir, I swallowed it. + + + Question—What is a cure for love at first sight? Answer—Second sight. + + + Mrs. Glassburn—Harry, translate, “Caesar sic decat on de cur egesse lictune.” Harry S.—Caesar sicked the cat on the cur. 1 guess he licked it. + + + Gyneth G.—Oh ! I got a date in my tooth. Rita Downs—Queer place for a date. + + + See the gallant Junior Behold his face so fair How proud he is—how stern he is His skull is filled with air. in 9 2 8 Pane one hundred three Burke Livey’s Burkle’s Garage City Meat Market ALL KINDS OF FRESH AUTO WASHING AND SALTED MEATS } 1 PRESSURE GREASING | Fresh Fish Every Friday All Kinds of Auto Repairing and Accessories Your Trade Will Be Appreciated Walnut Walnut E. B. HOUCK WALNUT TREE PHOTOGRAPHER FOR SIX YEARS All Photos made at the School Write For Terms and Prices 506-7 Wheelock Bldg. Peoria, Illinois THE WALNUT TREE Dick Ross—Watcha’ gonna’ be when ’ya get through High School.” Melvin H.—An old man. + + + Edith h'.—Boo Hop! Some one has taken all of the clothes off my new dolly. Mother—Hush, dear, Feme wore them to the party. + + + Miss McDermand—Cecil, use “statue” in a sentence. Cecil C.—Last night, when I got home Dad said, “stach you. Cecil? + + + Edwin W.—But how will I get out to your place and back. Dad is going to use the car? Rita D.—You just find a way out; Dad’ll see that you get back. + + + You can always tell a Senior He is so sedately dressed; You can always tell a Junior Bv the wav lie swells his chest; You can always tell a Freshman By his timid looks and such: You can always tell a Sophomore, But you cannot tell him much. + + + Mr. Fagan—What part of history is hardest? Alice Parson—The Stone Age. + • + Fearle T. (in music store)—Have you, “Kissed me in the Moonlight?” Virden (the clerk)—Nope, I’m a new man here. Maybe it was the other fellow. + + + Ruth F.—My, I wonder how these football boys are going to get clean. Erna K - Why, Ruth, what do you suppose the scrub team is for? + + + Mr. Xorden—Do you mean to tell me that you flunked the exam again? Gorden—Of course, they gave me the very same exam. 19 2 8 Pane one hundred fire H A B I T Start a savings account and determine on a fixed sum to be deposited each month. Soon systematic savings become a habit. You go to your bank just as regularly as you go to your meals—and what satisfaction there is in that steadily increasing balance! CITIZENS STATE BANK WALNUT, ILLINOIS One Purpose This bank is guided by one fundamental purpose—to be a conservative and sound factor in the economic life of this community. Our financial strength is wisely used to develop the resources of this community to the highest degree of usefulness. Our bank has been made strong and sound oy the confidence you folks in this community have displayed in it, backed by the conservative policy of our officers. Service, as we interpret it, means more than ordinary routine of banking. It means a cordial spirit of accommodation and the willing desire to be helpful in every way possible. FIRST STATE BANK, Walnut, Illinois Read the Messages of the Bankers of Illinois In Prairie Farmer THE WALNUT TREE Flapper—I would like to try on that dress in the window. Clerk—But, madam, that’s a lampshade. + + 4 Famous last words—“Got yer Latin?” + + + Kind old gentleman—Well, sonny, how is your grandfather standing the heat? Sonny—Ain’t heard yet. He's only been dead a week. + 4- + They stood in perfect safety, For they were too green to burn. 4. 4. 4. Ormond G.—Would you accept a pet monkey? Geraldine B.—Oh! I would have to ask father. This is so sudden. 4- 4 41 F.verett Pope—“Trousers” is a neutral noun. Clarence T.—How’s that? Everett—They are single at the top and plural at the bottom. 4- 4- 4- Father—The next time that Dick Ross comes around here. I’ll sit on him. Alene S.—Oh, Papa, let me do that. 4- 4- 4- When Sahara’s sands are muddy, When cats and dogs wear overshoes. That’s when we like to study. 4- 4 4 Loren H.—Get off my feet, please. Homer—It’s too much of a walk. 4. 4. 4. Miss Strouss—What is the greatest war song ever written? Marvin Stone—“Here Comes the Bride.” Some Freshmen stood on a burning deck. But as far as I could learn. 19 2 8 Page one hundred seven I FRANK GRAMPP Marland Pressure i Co. Gasoline Buyers of Poultry, Eggs and No Knock | More Miles More Power 1 Cream Less Carbon Less Dilution l Higher prices and courteous Quick Starting treatment assured 1 And no greater cost to you. 1 Walnut. Illinois Walnut Oil Co. ............................................ mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi.......mm j. p . McCarthy Cash Grocery J Quality and Service W- THE WALNUT TREE Mrs. Glassburn—What do you think of my flowers? Charles S.—They surely make the bookkeeping room' look like a greenhouse. Mrs. Glassburn—Well, it sure is a green house. + + + Teacher—I'll just give you one day to get your long theme in. Homer II.—Fine! how will the Fourth of July do? + + + Miss White—Wild game and wild deers are very scarce. Marian S.—Oh, no. there are still many deers, but they don’t all have horns. + + + Wilda—Too bad Shakespeare wasn’t born in London. Viola—Why so? Wilda—I said so on that exam. + + + Evolution Evoluted Man descended from monkeys; Monkeys descended from trees; Therefore man is a vegetable. + + Miss Hurst—Who is the greatest inventor? Alice G.—An Irishman by the name of Pat. Pending. + + Willie O.—What is a cure for sea sickness? Raymond D.—Throw it up. + + + Miss McDermand—What use is a metaphor? Melvin H.—To keep cows in. + + + Imogene Why don't Dick and Alcne make up? Richard R. They would like to but they can’t remember what they quarreled over. Page one hundred nine 9 2 8 I lie Spotted Poland China Digest A Journal devoted to the improvement of livestock represented by L. E. Gonigam, Sr., Fieldman for Illinois. Also owner of Gonigam Farms, Walnut, III. Sunny Slope Farm, L. It. Anderson, Manager Highland Acres, C. M. Gonigam. Manager Eminence Farm, L. E. Gonigam, Manager Breeders of Brown Swiss Cattle Tremont Neva K, the ten times Grand Champion Cow heads the female class, September Lad 1st prize Jr. yearling at National Cattle Congress, held at Waterloo, Iowa and the National Dairy Show held at Memphis, Tenn., 1928, heads the herd. Spotted Poland China hogs Illinois leading herd Dorset Horned Sheep Oxford Down Lincoln and American Merino sheep All animals are pure bred Hreeding stock for sale Annual Public Sale Held in Our Highland Sale Pavillion February 6th, 1929 WALNUT, ILLINOIS THE WALNUT TREE Miss White—Parse the sentence, “Mary milks the cow.” Owen F—“Mary” is a proper noun, “milk,” a verb, “the,” an adjective, and “cow, a pronoun. Miss White—Why is “cow” a pronoun? Owen—It stands for Mary, or how could she milk it.' + Mrs. Glassburn (reading Edith's Latin paper)—“Julia died the daughter of Caesar.” and what color did she dye her.' Edith F.—Just plain died. + + + Can anything equal scripts? the Johnie Foss style of reading Oriental manu-+ + Carl (i.—Should a boy propose to a girl on his knees? Johnie F.—Yes, or ask her to get off. 4 ♦ 4 Gladys A.—1 won’t stand for kissing. Jack Kiser—All right; sit down. + + + Mr. Hat land (seizing Chuck by the collar)—I think the devil’s got hold of you. Charles O.—So do I. 4 4 4 Marian T).—What makes your hair so red? El ten C.—Had scarlet fever and it settled in my head. + + + peail p.—What kind of a car have you? Johnie—R. F. D. Pearl—How come? Johnie—Rescued From the Dump. + + + Ormond G.—I asked Geraldine if I could see her home. T.ee B—What did she say? Ormond—She said she would send me a picture of it. 9 2 8 Page one hundred eleven W. W. SHIFFLET PLUMBING HEATING Our store offers a very wide AND TIN WORK assortment of Gifts for the young graduate. Conic in and look over our stock. State Licensed Plumber No. 87 Walnut Illinois J. F. WINGER Jeweler Optometrist You will find it hard to duplicate the values that are offered in your home town store Quality is dependable Prices always reasonable Service at all times Dry Goods to Ferndall Food products + + G. P. Frederick WALNUT, ILLINOIS When is Silk Hose cheap? gILK stockings are never cheap-no matter how low a price you pay—if they don’t wear. But if you drop in at our store today and ask for full fashioned, pure silk Iron Clads with mercerized top and foot, we’ll show you what we mean by real honest-to-goodness economy! Ask to see these beautiful Iron Clads in the latest lovely shades. Flawless, and fadeless, they will hold their exquisite newness through repeated washings. See them today. They are our idea of « bargain tnrough and through. THE WALNUT TREE Elvin F.—Did your watch stop when it dropped on.the floor? Donald I..—Sure, did you think it would go through? + + + Dad—W here were you last night? Stonev—Oh! just out riding with the boys. Dad—Here, take their hairpins back to them. + + Dorothy C. How long after I’ve taken this anesthetic will it be before I know anything? Doctor- Now, don’t expect too much from this anesthetic. + + + Teacher (in anger)—Well, what is your head for? Student—To keep my necktie from sliding off. Officer Who is the most important man in camp? First Boy -Private Keep Out. Officer No; who is? Edwin W.—General Admission. 4- Freshman Class Motto—W hen ice cream grows on macaroni trees. 4 4- + Mr. Fagan—W hat is the significance of the Chesapeake Affair? F'erne—Three men were killed and eighteen were murdered. William Epperson—Did you hear the latest news? Marion B. -No; what? William- The football went into the hands of the receiver. 4 4 4 Revised Sunday School I.esson—“Do unto others as they do unto you.” 4 4 + Mr. Wells (in Biology class)—Ward, please describe your back bone. Ward—1 sit on one end; my head sits on the other. 19 2 8 Page one hundred thirteen WALNUT ELECTRIC THEATRE Special Features from -Paramount First National Metro-Goldwyn and Mayer Comedies from - Fox - Patlie Baby Chicks and Poultry Supplies STIVER HATCHERIES WALNUT, ILLINOIS THE WALNUT TREE An Irishman was once sent to work with a gang of Swedish workmen. One day, when it grew so very hot that a coat was uncomfortable, 1’at removed his coat and threw it down on the ground. The Swedes, thinking they could have some fun with him, painted the face of a donkey on the back of his coat. They supposed he would gather the coat up and put it on without examining it. Pat, however, did nothing of the kind. He gathered it up and carefully dusted it. W hen he saw the portrait, he turned around and soberly asked, “Well, by the sins of St. Patrick, which of ye men wiped yer face on me coat?” + + + Lucille H.—Have you ever read “To a Field Mouse?” Alene S.—No; how do you get them to listen? + + + Elton C.—What’s the rush? Harry S.—Overcome with gas. Elton C.—Going for the doctor? Harry S.—Naw, more gas. + + + Mother—As I passed the parlor door last night I saw Mr. Ohda’s face very close to yours. Eithel—Yes, mama, W'illie is so near-sighted. + + + Good Books East is West...................... Civilization ..................... The Birth of a Nation ............ Intolerance ...................... Manslaughter ..................... Our Mutual Friend .......Big Tie ...... Seniors ____ Freshmen ..... Faculty .... Geometry Dismissal Bell + + + Sunday School Teacher—Verner, you shouldn't talk like that to your friend. Had you ever thought of heaping coals of fire on his head? Verner—Gee! No, ma’am, 1 hadn’t: but it's a great idea. 19 2 8 Page one hundred fifteen Founded by Wm. Wilson in 1890 Subscription, $2.00 per Year in advance The Walnut Leader E. C. WILSON, Editor Leading Advertising Medium of Northern Bureau County ARTISTIC JOB PRINTING A SPECIALTY WALNUT ILLINOIS Dear Reader: ou have come to the close of our Memory Book, the sixth volume of the “Walnut Tree. We Seniors hope you have enjoyed it; we hope you have found it worth your reading. Our one aim and desire has been to unfold the life of the school year as it has been spent at Walnut High. We have tried t v give you a Scrap Book of life that surrounds us. Did we succeed? Faculty, we acknowledge your ever-willing' guidance and your advice. It has been the corner-stone of our Annual and we thank you for it. Student body, we have appreciated the excellent co-operation that you have shown us by your being willing to help when asked. We have given you first place in our Annual’s makeup. All your contributions were given consideration and many were used. Being unable to express our appreciation by the simple customary “Thank You.” we, in addition to it, pledge ourselves in hearty co-operation to your Annual work in the future. Advertising friends, we feel greatly indebted to you for the success of our edition : for the possibility of our being able to publish an Annual; and we thank you all for the interest you have displayed. Annual purchasers, we thank you for having invested your money in our volume. May it prove a worth-while investment, one you will never forget. The Seniors. THE WALNUT TREE AUTOGRAPHS 19 2 8 Page one hundred seventeen