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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1929 volume:

Walnut Published by the Senior Class of the Wa'nut Community High School Walnut, Illinois Volume VII s f I cannot say and I will not say That she is dead, she is just away. With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand She has wandered into another land. And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be since she lingers there. And you—oh you, who the wildest yearn For the old-time step and the glad return. Think of her as faring on, as dear In the love of there as the love of here. Think of her still the same, I say; She is not dead—she is just away. —Riley. The Seniors of ’29 dedicate their volume of the “ alnut Tree” to our beloved friend and dear classmate. Erna Kirk. , c::cc-cc::nc: THE WALNUT TREE WALNUT COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION District No. 508 L. E. GONIGAM. President WILBUR STROUSS, Secretary DOUGLAS MILLIKEN HOWARD ROSS LEO BASS When Howard Keigwin died on August 10. 1928. the al-iiut Community High School lost a faithful and loyal friend and Board member. Mr. Keigwin had been a member of the Board of Education since the Community High School District was lirst organized, and his interest in the welfare of the school and his willing sacrifice of time and energy for the good of the community will always be remembered and appreciated by the high school pupils. His was a life that will have an uplifting and lasting influence in the community. Kc::aci::acxnc::33X2c: Page five THE WALNUT TREE 19 2 9 ► «- Pa e seven ro;c::3HSB: x: THE WALNUT TREE STAFF OF THE WALNUT TREE Vol. VII Editor-in-Chief Edna Glaze Business Manager Jeff Livey Athletics Elvin Fordham Academics and Alumni ... Emma Carter Specials Kenneth Hoffman Music and Literary Ruth Forney Clubs and Socials George Taylor Snapshots Helen McGonigle iokes Irin White to] c::as:3KSc;nEzaE: Page eight 19 2 9 e:soczaE3aB2 THE WALNUT TREE exiaeiacag THE WALNUT TREE CHARLES E. MELTON, Principal Indiana State Normal; University of Chicago, H.S. Sorbonne University: Columbia University. !x; 19 2 9 Page eleven c::aciac::3c: THE WALNUT TREE BSc::as::ac::raK ELIZABETH WHITE, A.B., Mathematics Cornell College, University of Chicago MRS. H. L. GI.ASSBL RN, B.S., Latin, Bookkeeping Marion, Indiana Normal, University of Illinois, University of Chicago CLARENCE M. HATLAND, B.S., Agriculture Michigan State College, University of Illinois FLORENCE OSTLUND, B.E., Home Economics Illinois State Normal University caC:3:isc:aci!:c 19 2 9 :acrscz3:rncz3ca fage twelve [c]c::3cr=c::ac: THE WALNUT TREE c:i I PM Cl � f� 4« ESTHER STROUSS, B.M.. Music Illinois State Teachers College. Knox Conservatory, Bush Conservatory J. R. INGELS, 1 .S., Science. Athletics Eureka College MRS. CHARLES KEIGWIX, A.B., English Northwestern University. University of Chicago CURTIS FAGAN, A.B., A.M., Social Sciences Knox College, University of Illinois, Columbia U niversity to: 1929 Page thirteen [ BzaSSaESBS THE WALNUT TREE HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’29 In September, 1925, the doors of W. H. S. opened and allowed to enter forty-two more Freshmen. Eighteen of these were from the Walnut Grade School and so had an advantage of being a little better acquainted with the High School and its imposing halls. Under the leadership of Bernice Svveet-narn and Imogene Ross they valiantly struggled through the first year; big and little, tall and short alike doing his bit. The next September thirty-nine of these returned, eager to begin where they had left off the year before and to try harder than ever. Some sprang forward in great bounds, others slowly but steadily worked towards the top until a last with Elvin Fordham and Jeff Lrvey as leaders they could announce to the world that they were gaining some knowledge and learning, and were ready to become Juniors. Thirty returned to the Junior ranks and helped to chose Jeff Livey and Inn White as their captains for the year. They did their best with the help of the Class to live up to their seat of honor and with credit they put on their plays. I hey sponsored the Lyceum Course and entertained the Seniors at the Junior-Senior Banquet. Of this group which had finally attained the lofty and dignified position of Seniors, only one failed to return for the last year together in high school. Elvin Fordham and Edna Glaze were chosen leaders for the final year and all helped to keep the Senior place of honor in the school. For one reason or another a few dropped from the ranks and in sorrow we lost the one who was most dear to all of us. Twenty-five of the forty-two “Freshies” of ’25 approached the threshold,—Graduation, and the gateway to success in life having performed those duties required of Seniors and feeling confident that each could at least try to win a bit of that success in the world. Kc::ac::a;rsc;:3;z:sc: Page fourteen 19 2 9 MISSING MISSING MISSING MISSING MISSING MISSING :o:c::cc::sc::2c: THE WALNUT TREE CCEi'SaErs acrafg SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior Class of Walnut High School in the Township of Greenville, in the County of Bureau, and State of Illinois, all being of sound mind and memory do hereby make, publish, and declare the following to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former w ills and testaments by us made. We do hereby direct that the following bequests be carried out to execute this our Last Will and Testament: First: To our highly-respected Faculty we do bequeath another stu- dious and well-behaved Senior Class. Second: To the Junior Class we do bequeath our prestige, dignity and other Senior qualities, which we are supposed to have, and all our debts, however small or great. Third : To the Sophomore Class we do bequeath our high scholarship standing and the right to domineer the Freshmen. Fourth: To the Freshman Class we do bequeath our knowledge of school affairs, our ability to get around the building without getting lost and our comparative quietness in the study halls. Fifth : To those whom we consider most worthy each and every one of us does bequeath whatever lie can possibly spare: 1, Jeff Livey, do bequeath my athletic abilities to Eugene Johnson. I. Emma Carter, do bequeath my love of study to Mary Warrington. I, Jeannalee Brown, do bequeath my silence to ina Peterson. 1. Lucille Alshouse, do bequeath my butterfly skirt to Elsie Vick. I, Harvey McKinney, do bequeath my excess height to John Ohda. I. Kenneth Hoffman, do bequeath my agricultural knowledge to Donald Langford. i. George Taylor, do bequeath my daily slumbers to Maxine Hall. [o]c::sc::sc ;sc::3c ;sc: 19 2 9 :scxsc::aEZ3cr3cxaK Page twenty-one c::sc::sc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE cx::ac ac 3g I. Raymond Dick, do bequeath my ability as cheer leader to Ward Fisher. I, Lloyd Espel, do bequeath my loud laugh to Viona Buffington. 1, Richard Brewer, do bequeath mv ability to get Sunday night dates to Stanley Sorenson. 1. Orion Dullinger, do bequeath my auburn curls to Melvin Husemati. I, Ruth Forney, do bequeath my ability as a journalist to Harold Foss. 1. Enid Mae Peterson, do bequeath my nervousness to Harry Whitver. I, Helen McGonigle, do bequeath my pianistic abilities to Loyal Wallace. 1, Edna Glaze, do bequeath my knowledge and organizing ability to Carl Kiser. 1, Everett Pope, do bequeath my aviation enthusiasm and knowledge to Claude Langford. I, Elvin Fordham, do bequeath my Sheffield dates to Verner Burkey. I, Marvin Stone, do bequeath my rosy blushes to Virginia Quilter. 1. Nina Mae Glaze, do bequeath my pep and high spirits to Marvin Buckner. I. Irin Carol White, do bequeath my job at the Atlantic and Pacific to Ovanda Cook. I. Marian Schuvf, do bequeath my energy to Edward Lauritzen. 1, Helen Baumgartner, do bequeath mv stately height to Marjorie Langford. I, Dorothy Hoge, do bequeath my sunny disposition to Gordon Norden. I, William Ohda, do bequeath my ability to drive a car to Alice Parsons. I, Dorothy Whitver, do bequeath my talkativeness to Grace White. Signed and sealed by the said Seniors of ’29 Kc: :3c::scrsc::acisc: 19 2 9 :ac scz3cr3Ersc::aK Page twenty-two ggczoczaEgaB THE WALNUT TREE c:E:acxac a:o] MEMOIRS OF EDNA GLAZE Early one bright August morning, since the children of the orphans’ home of which I had been matron for several years had not been called to breakfast, 1 decided to take a short walk. 1 went through the little town to the postoffice, for I was expecting a letter from home, when who should I meet but Elvin Fordham, our old Senior Class president, whom 1 hadn’t seen since graduation time in '29. Of course we were both greatly surprised and he decided to walk back to the Home with me, stating that perhaps I could help him with some things which had long puzzled him concerning our widely scattered classmates. Elvin was slightly gray, but still the gay gentleman of high school days. He had been reporting several years for Eddie Wilson’s sixteen-page daily in dear old Walnut, but was now on a short vacation. While on this short trip he had been trying to find out what our Class was doing so that he could write it up for the Leader when he got back. As we walked along he told me about those whom he had kept in touch with and whom he had heard about, and then asked if J knew anything concerning the others. Several of our number had remained in Walnut as a base for their life work. Emma Carter, always a good student, had been principal of W. H. S. ever since Mr. Melton had been unable to continue his work there and was as greatly liked by everyone in general as that estimable gentleman had been. Willie Ohda hadn’t been able to make his old flivver go far out of Walnut so he still tears around the streets picking up all the pretty girls to give them a ride. Raymond Dick had become fond of farm life, probably because of his taste of it during high school days. So now he and his wife, who was Marian Schuyf. have a prosperous stock farm near growing Normandy. The remainder of the class was scattered over the face of the earth. Dorothy Whitver had followed her big brother’s ambitions and was now designing in Chicago. Marvin Stone had married Dorothy Hoge and expected to work for his brother and quietly live with him. But Dorothy thought differently. She didn’t like the farm any more and soon left it and Marvin. Nothing more was heard of her for several years. She was then found in an old people’s home. Marvin tried to drown his disappointment in jazz, and is still leading a jazz orchestra in Chicago. He and Dorothy seem to be real good pals. A few years after graduating, Enid Peterson had in some way won a beauty contest (we think her personality had something to do with it) and [c :c::3c::3cz:=c::acxsc: 19 2 9 agraesasraczaEag Page twenty-three ;:c::sc sc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE had gone on the stage. Contrary to her desires, however, she is now one of the leading comediennes in Hollywood, while her husband, Lloyd Espel, experiments in the culture of rare old flowers at their Beverly Hills home. The year after graduating, Harvey McKinney had literally rushed Irin White off her feet, had married her and had taken her to Washington. Through influential friends he is now a prominent lumber king, and she the proud mother of their three tall titan sons. Lucille Alshouse and Kenneth Hoffman had both quite surprised their townsfolks. Lucille had quite successfully taken up law and Kenneth was a literary genius in Florida. Helen Baumgartner had stayed at home a few years and then, suffering from tuberculosis, she had gone to Colorado Springs. She then decided to remain there and assist her doctor husband in his good work. This doctor was none other than Jeff Livey, who had left home and had not been heard of for some time. By his usual pluck he had worked himself up and had acquired a high position in the sanitarium in Colorado. However, he is designated very hard hearted, having very little patience with what other people think, but usually doing as he pleases. Nina Glaze had followed her musical bent for some time, but while on a visit in California she met a young rancher who had won her heart and hand and had taken her back to Montana with him. At last out where there is plenty of room she rides the country-side with her husband while their daughter continues her mother’s trend of mind by studying music in Berlin. Germany. By an unexpected turn of fate, Ruth Forney had been able to realize her dreams of travel. She is now on a trip to Japan. Helen McGonigle, in the hope of recovering from a nervous breakdown occasioned by the strain of her pianistic tour of the world, accompanied Ruth. Jennalee Brown had quite surprised everyone. Visiting relatives in New York, she consented to become the wife of and journey across the sea with a handsome young Englishman. Jennalee is still the quiet little lady she was in high school days. She is liked by all and with grace and dignity she entertains in her husband s ancestral home. She is sometimes very sad and lonely though because she is unable to come back to see her folks and friends since her husband considers himself too busy and she is afraid to come alone. Richard Brewer had aged rapidly and now, a bent and broken man, he lives in a little village in South America, and spends his time telling stories to the little native children. Orion Dullinger is also in a foreign land. He had shipped to Spain as a stowaway and had been unable to get back on account of his inability to work and save his money, and being unsuccessful in attempts to come back the same way he went over. Everett 1’ope had j£ ; c::ac::aczsc::3;r3c: P u e twenty-four 19 2 9 :ac sc: j rcaBZSaccaBa THE WALNUT TREE cxxxraczaH taken up aviation and for several years was tlie most daring ace in the air. He did wonderful stunts in the air and played in movies, hut just a short time ag( he fell down a flight of stairs and broke his legs. His plucky little wife, who is also a prominent name in the air news, is doing all she can for him and perhaps in a short while he will be able to fly again. Also disappointed in marriage. George Taylor had left his wife and followed his wanderlust spirit. He kept wandering from place to place and is at present on a sheep ranch in Australia. This will probably soon grow tiresome and off he will go again to new fields of adventure. We had now neared the gates of the Home and Elvin asked about my work. We then each went our way; he to start for home at noon and I to the little tots who were now wide awake and clamoring for their breakfasts. However, he had a plan for his story of the Class of ’29 and thus a little happiness was brought to two lone hearts by a few moments of reminiscences. A c;:3c::aczsc::aczsc: 19 2 9 Page twenty-five ;G:c::2crsc:rac: THE WALNUT TREE c sacra::? SPRING’S AWAKENING God whispered and the Spring lias come; Wakening life from the ground has sprung; Youth eternal, beauty rare, Love and gladness have come to share And make glad the hearts in Winter’s snare. God and Nature hand in hand Control the dial wherein Time’s sand Metes slowly out both death and life The youth of Spring and Winter's strife. For winter represents Mother Nature’s death Until Spring bursts forth with eternal breath To show that life is never done. God whispered and the Spring has come; —D. H., Senior BEFORE I GREW UP Balloons, red and yellow and blue, Hot dogs and pink lemonade too, For all these things I spent my dough Many long years ago Before I grew up. Pop corn, peanuts, candy-bars, Merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, kiddie kars, For all these 1 spent my dough, Many long years ago— Before 1 grew up. Roller skates, coasters, and sleds. Teddy-bears, tea sets, and doll beds, For all these I spent my dough Many long years ago— Before I grew up. But now, rouge, lipstick, and powder galore, Hose, hats, shoes and many things more. For these I spend my dough, For I have many places to go— Since I grew up. I. W., Senior c::ac::cczac::aczsc: Page twenty-six 9 29 Thomas Downs!%[• 1 • cI e n A1 b us R°SS’ VanC6 PIapP’ Clarence Tornow Verner Birkey, Ormond Gerbitz, Raymond Ross, Socond Rmv: T1?ta ,2X Sorenson, Dale Exner, Ivan Peach, Gordon Norden, Melvin Huseman, Harry Whitver. ford ATdenR uWerard F'SheT’ Arthur Ga,lcntlne Eva Dell Anderson, Mrs. Keigwin, Eithel Bomb, Grace Britt, Donald Lang- LastrtRow°WBe™kef Blac£v2Vinda,. Cook Jane Birkley, Alice Parsons, Alice Keithahn, Valda Epperson. Last Row. Edna Wallace, Inez Langford, Edith Fordham, Alene Strouss, Ethel Kruse, Gineth Glafka. c::sbzse:::sb: THE WALNUT TREE ra?xi::aE2ag PROGRESS OF THE CLASS OF ’30 Last night after the Junior Class Program, I slowly strolled home and went to bed. My mind was quite fatigued over the strenuous ordeal, but it was long before slumber overtook me. As I lay there gazing forth into the darkness I reviewed mentally my past three years at Walnut High. Thus musing I fell asleep and while sleeping 1 dreamed a strange dream— so unlike was it to any other dream, that I set it down on paper that the world might read, and reading, understand. Thus ran my dream: I found myself in a vast multitude of people: they were profoundly gazing at a baseball game being played between the Faculty and the classes of Walnut High. Upon njy arrival 1 perceived the Class of 1930 attired in blue and gold, bodly marching forth to bat. Mr. Melton was pitching and the other teachers had their respective places on the diamond. After striking two fouls, the Class of 30 sent a short fly into the left. Somewhat awe-stricken over the dilemma, it arrived at first base which was held by Miss Babbitt. The stay at first base under the leadership of Dick Ross was rather a short one and second base was soon reached. Miss Strouss played on second and here the Class stopped for breath. ith Alene Strouss at the head it accomplished many feats of incredible significance. While the opposing team was busily trying to fan out the other classes, who were battling, the Junior Class stole to third. I his post was held by Mrs. Keigwin. an experienced player. Under her guardianship, together with that of Ivan Peach, the Class took many great strides toward fame. Ouch! What was that? Oh! time for school. Yes, ma, I'm getting up. In this manner my miraculous dream was rudely interrupted. :;;;c::3c::3cr3E::3EXSc: 19 29 Page twenty-nine 'o;c::aciac:::ac: THE WALNUT TREE tacsjaassiK JUNIOR BOUQUET Evadell Anderson Jane Becknell ... Jane Birkey ..... Bernice Black ... Eithel Boh in ... Grace Britt ..... Ovanda Cooke .... Valda Epperson .. Dale Exner ...... Ward Fisher ..... Edith Fordham ... Arthur Gallentiiie Gineth Glafka ... Ormond Gerbitz . Melvin Husenian . Alice Keithahn ... Ethel Kruse ..... Donald Langford Inez Langford ... Thomas Downs .... Alden Munger .... Gorden Norden .. Alice Parsons ... Ivan Peach ...... Vance Plapp ..... Dick Ross ....... Raymond Ross ... Stanley Sorenson Alene Strouss ... Clarence Tornow . Edna Wallace .... Harry Whitver .... Verner Birkey ... .....Snap Dragon Lily of the Valley ....Star of the East .......Heliotrope .....Moon Flower ..........Jonquil .........Snowball Black-Eyed Susan ..........Thistle .....Live-Forever .....Honeysuckle --......Candytuft ...Love in a Mist ...Bleeding Heart .....Baby’s Breath Scarlet Runner ...Wild Columbine ...........Cactus ........Cockscomb .....Pitcher Plant ........Evergreen .....Bittersweet ...Pussy Willow .....Golden Glow Jack-in-the-Pulpit Lady Slipper .......Cranesbill ........Dandelion .........Primrose ...........Catnip ...........Violet Ragged Robin .....Corn Flower Page thirty [XI 19 29 Top How (left to right): Irvilla Otto, Cullen McGonigle, Harry Stewart, Elton Conley, Owen Fordham, Miss White. Second Row: Doris Lund, Loyal Wallace, John Ohda, Maxine Hall, Kenneth Edson, Mable Koford. Third Row: Alice Gramer, Grace Hunter, Lucille Taylor, Marian Doran, Virginia Asche, Gladys Albrecht. Last Row: Virginia Keigwin, Margaret Baumgartner, Lois Guither, Eleanor Pope, Lois Plapp. :o]c::3Ez;nc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE cx::an::ac:ag SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1927, twenty-nine little children began their short, but seemingly frightful trip through high school. Of course they were of special interest to the upper classmen and were watched over carefully. Some considerate grownups helped the innocent little newcomers to find their proper rooms while others seemed to find great joy in teasing them. Every time that the grownups went into the Freshman playroom they found the little “Ereshies playing with their tops, such as Algebra, English, Science and many others. Some succeeded but others complained because their tops wouldn't do as they wanted them to. They chose as their leader Margaret Baumgartner, who seemed very capable of handling her job. During the year several of the members left the playroom and of course the “Freshies were sorry to lose them. At the end of the year they were willing to admit that high school was lots of fun. but you also had to work. In the fall of 1928, twenty-four Sophomores were enrolled on the tablets of Walnut High. A few had left the ranks but the “Sophies were willing to go on. They were now accustomed to high school life and lorded it over the poor little Freshman. They no longer were children playing with toys but had begun to grow up. They found out that life wasn't as easy as it had been before but nevertheless they toiled on. They chose as their president, Lois Guither, who has faithfully performed her duties. Next year they will be rewarded with the Junior banner. Page tlx irty-th rev ;b;c::ac=ac::ac: THE WALNUT TREE SOPHOMORE SWEET SHOP Gladys Albrecht ...... Virginia Asche ....... Margaret Baumgartner Elton Conley ......... Marian Doran ......... Kenneth Edson ........ Owen Fordham ......... Alice Gramer ......... Lois Guither ......... Grace Hunter Maxine Hall .......... Mable Kofoed ......... Virginia Keigwin ..... Doris Lund ........... Cullen McGonigle ..... John Ohda ............ Ixvilla Otto ......... Eleanor Pope ......... Lois Plapp ........... Loyal Wallace ........ Lucille Taylor ....... Harry Stewart ........ .....Baby Ruth Peanut Turtle ..Sugared Dates ...Red Grange Wild Oats Bar .......Hcr-she ......Pie Face ....Puddinhead .......O-Henry ......Malteser Bob White Bar ......Chuckles .....Lotta Bar .........Tango ......Old Nick ...Wise Cracks Fat Emma ..Lucky Lindy ...Bit-o-Honey ..Mr. Goodbar ........T oddlc Chicken Dinner K c::ac::aczac::: Page thirty-four SC 9 29 Top Row: (left to right): Clarel Brown, Keith Burkey, Claude Langford, Charles Keigwin, August McCoy, Virgil Hoff- man, Clifford Farrel, Edward Lauritzen, Eugene Johnson. Second Row: Alden Wolfe, Arthur Wyberg, Harold Foss, Sterling Willstrad, Leland Schraeder, Carl Kiser, John Peter- son. ... Third Row: Harry Frank, Miss Ostland, Lorene Peach, Eleanor Hoffman, Marjorie Britt, Fern Peach, Easther Har- desty, Gordon Whitver. Fourth Row: Viona Bullington, Eleanor Lyons, Virginia Quilter, Margaret Fritz, Eileen Brandenburg, Retha Epperson, Grace White, Eleanor Parsons. Last Row: Elsie Vick, Mary Warrington, Marjorie Langford, Ina Espel, Ina Peterson, Mary Jane Ross, Grace Burkey. Kc::3crsc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY “Oh! this is terrible!” cried forty-seven little seeds on September 4, 1928, when they enrolled for high school. “They plant us deep in study, but will we grow? All such things were heard from these queer little creatures for several days. Indeed, they were planted and found pests of the earth to contend with, such as Algebra, Knglish, Science and other underground annoyances. Soon these seeds sprouted and they could see; see their high school life. It was lovely now! On September 22 the now sprouted and growing plants went on a picnic and ate enough for a year. When the first semester was over these plants had grown half through each book; no more considering them pests. The larger plants swayed over them, but they didn’t care. Oh, no! Resolutions were made after the semester exams, and the little plants once more settled down to wait for April’s refreshing showers and May’s closing of school. In Assembly of February 20. the Freshmen gave a program. Soon class officers were elected. The Faculty nominated the different plants. The names of the plants in office were: Ina Espel, president; Charles Keigwin, vice-president; Ina Peterson, secretary; Gordon Whitver, treasurer. The months could come and go but these knowledge seekers studied on forever, it seemed. All the studies had been tamed and were pets. April came and lent her showers. Ah! the plants were almost one-fourth their future size. I low they grew! Three went away and dropped their growth, while five others moved to other places to continue theirs. This left thirty-nine to keep growing through the summer and next year, the next and the next’ to bloom. Freshman Nursery APPLES Margaret Fritz ........................ Gordon Whitver ........................ Virginia Quitter ...................... Mary Warrington ....................... Eileen Brandenburg .................... Elsie Vick ............................ Leland Schrader ....................... Alden Wolfe ........................... Sterling Willstead .................... Edward I.auritzen ..................... ..Maiden Blush ......Wealthy .Golden Pippin ..Rome Beauty Seek-no-farther .......Duchess ....Johnathan ...Kind David .......Senator ......Greening y : k: :sc;:a:r3c::3crsc: 19 2 9 Page thirty-seven o;c::acrac::TC THE WALNUT TREE c:cr3c::sc PEACHES Ina Espel ...................................Mayflower Iva Espel ...................................Mayflower Eleanor Parsons ..................................Late Crawford Marjorie Britt ........................Belle of Georgia Lorene Peach ...................................Carmen PEARS John Peterson ...................................Anjou Charles Keigwin .................................Anjou ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT Virgil Hoffman ...........................Red Bud Tree Retha Epperson.....................Weeping Willow Tree Eleanor Hoffman ............................Swamp Rose Eleanor Lyons ........................ Matrimony Vine Carl Kiser .............................Mayfaring Tree Marjoie Langford .........................Baby Rambler PERENNIALS Grace White ............................Bleeding Heart iona Bullington .......................Forget-me-not Claude Langford ..........................Live-forever Marvin Buckner ..........................Spider Flower Clarel Brown ...............................Tiger Lilv C lifford barrel ......................Bachelor Button Harry Frank Snowball Easther Hardesty ..........................Easter Lily Fern Peach ......................Maiden Hair Fern Arthur yberg .......................Trumpet Flower TREES Ina Peterson .................................... Pine August McCoy ..........................Pimis Punderosa Harold boss ...........................Lombardy Poplar Keith Burkey ..........................Scarlet Lightning Kc::3c::3:rcc::3cz2c: 19 2 9 ro' Page thirty-eight Hcs::acT=:c::ac: THE WALNUT TREE Page thirty-nine |:c:acz3K3E THE WALNUT TREE c:s;:anzaisaM REPRESENTATIVE STUDENTS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Motto—“Not how much, but how well.” Colors—Purple and white Flower—White carnation Mr. Fagen ..............................Class Adviser Elvin Fordham ..............................President Edna Glaze ............................Vice-President Raymond Dick ...............................Secretary Harvey McKinney ............................Treasurer ELVIN FORDHAM—Senior President Elvin, who started the C lass of '29 on its four years’ campaign, has also brought it to a successful close. His work in the athletic field is also much appreciated. EDNA GLAZE—Editor-in-Chief of the “Walnut Tree” Also vice-president of the Class. Edna’s ability and willingness to carry °n in this position, with the help of the rest of the Staff, will do much in making the Annual of '29 a great success. JF'FF I.1VEY—Business Manager of the “Walnut Tree” Much of the success of the Senior Class is due to Jeff. Fie was captain of the football team and co-captain of the basketball team. Much is also expected of him during the track season. :c::=c:;3crcc::3c =cz Page forty 19 2 9 c c:.:scisc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE K JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Mrs. Keigwin Ivan Peach ... Inez Langford Grace Britt .... Dick Ross .... .Class Adviser .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer IVAN PEACH—junior Class President Ivan's ability to carry out the projects that are presented to him has made him a popular student in the entire school. He has also received honorable mention pertaining to his athletic and literary career. DICK ROSS Dick’s willingness and ability to help his class in any way have made him a popular student, much in demand. lie has the distinction of having received more A’s than any other pupil in school. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Miss White ............................Class Adviser Lots Gaither ..............................President Virginia Keigwin .....................Vice-President Kenneth Edson .............................Secretary Doris Lund ................................Treasurer ALICE CRAMER Much of the pep and progress, of the Sophomore Class is due to Alice. She is always ready to do her part in helping the Class along. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Miss Ostland ... I na Espel ..... Charles Keigwin Ina Peterson ... Gordon Whitver .Class Adviser .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer INA ESPEL—Freshman Class President Ina’s ability as a leader will do much in helping the Freshmen start their high school career on the right track and make a name for themselves in school history. :o:c::3c::3Cxsc::3Cz;=c: 19 2 9 Page forty-one i jBXaCQME Ba THE WALNUT TREE BBSSaCBdESa l LINDY’S FLIGHT By a Senior '29 While flying the air mail one very dark night A thought came to Lindv of making a flight. A flight that had never been made by man, The distance from U. S. to France to span. Tint flight, to be made without a stop, Was a scientific, long, and adventurous hop. lie first tackled the problem of getting a plane That would stand up under that terrible strain. He decided then on a Ryan monoplane, Powered by a Wright motor of considerable fame. While his plane was being built he was busy each day Mapping and charting and planning his way. Late in April his plane was complete He was ready then to start his great feat. On May 21st he received the report That weather conditions were favorable to start. His plane was towed out on the long runway In the early hours of that damp, rainy day. The gas tanks were filled, the mechanics made their rounds, The ship when loaded weighed 5,000 pounds. “She’ll never take off with that load,” was the cry. But Lindy was there and ready to try. At 6:45 the motor was started, (About fifteen minutes before he departed). About 7:00 o’clock he exchanged good-byes. Then sped down the runway, but his plane failed to rise. He taxied back for a second run, But was unsuccessful as the first one. On the third attempt the motor roared loud. His plane raced along—the wheels left the ground. The crowd broke forth in a mighty applause, Lindy was off—on that long hoped-for cause. “What was the cause?” many may ask. To promote aviation was Lindy’s task. It turned out to be a bright, sunny day, And afternoon found him well on his way. As darkness came on he encountered a storm. And on the wings ice began to form. He brought his plane lower where the air was warm Besides melting the ice, he got out of the storm. Page forty-two :rsc: :zsrg 19 2 9 [gBEBSExaEEaE THE WALNUT TREE After battling fog most of the way He sighted England near the close of the day. He changed his course and headed for France, To reach Paris before dark was a thing of chance. At 10:00 P. M. he sighted the lights That blinked forth their welcome with seeming delight. Continuing on he spied Le Bourget Field And the thousands of people that Paris did yield. He landed his plane and the motor shut off. For thirty-three hours he had been aloft. He has conquered the elements over the seas Riding his steed held up by the breeze. He has flown to France from his native land So now let’s give the boy a hand. By Everett Pope Honor Roll for the First Semester The following students have received an average of B in every study for the first semester. freshmen: Ina Espel Iva Espel JUNIORS Dick Ross Jane Becknell Gineth Galfka Inez Langford SENIORS Elvin Fordham Edna Glaze Emma Carter Helen McGonigle PRELIMINARY DECLAMATORY CONTEST The Declamatory Contest was held Tuesday evening, April 23. Mrs. Keigwin had been coaching the contestants for several weeks and they all displayed their best talent as a result of her efforts. There was a large amount of competition and it was difficult to choose the person for first honors. The winners competed in the Zone contest at Wyanet, May 7. EXTEMPORE Ina Espel Stanley Sorenson DRAMATICS Alene Strouss ..............................Yellow Butterfly Irin White ..........................The Show must go on Alice Gramer ..........................................Angels Wickedness HUMOROUS Ormond Gerbitz ............................. Trick vs. Trick Elinor Parson ...................................Tom Sawyer Grace White ...............................Aunt Elinor’s hero Ina Peterson ............................................lane ORATORY Harry Whitver .......The Constitution and American Trade Vance Plapp ...........Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death 19 2 9 :acrscracxacxac:aM Page forty-three :: c::scrsc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE igrcsjcrsrcCTa THE WALNUT TREE cx::acz ::aK ACADEMIC HOME ECONOMICS Enrollment 30. The Home Economics Department is made up of three classes, the sewing class, the foods class, and the cafeteria class. The study of the cafeteria class is divided into different phases since home planning, sewing and cooking are taken up. This class also serves hot lunches during the winter months. This is a great advantage to the pupils and very much appreciated. The sewing class is mainly concerned with the simple fundamentals, while the cooking class studies the preparation and serving of food. The Department has formed a club which meets evey two weeks, and the programs and plan of work are arranged by the members. AGRICULTURE Enrollment 32. This study has not taken its place as a high school course until recently, but its value is now highly recognized, for it not only enables the pupils to take a more advanced college course, but it also prepares them for farm life and its problems. Agronomy, which is studied the first year, includes a study of soils, crops and horticulture. During the second year Animal Husbandry, which is a study of the feeding, management and care of animals and fowls, is taken up. The third year students in Agriculture study farm mechanics. In each year a home project related to the study which is taken up, is carried out. Many judging contests in all parts of the state are carried on each year and these students of Agriculture always take an active part. They have been very successful in these contests and have brought home many banners and honors to old Walnut High. SOCIAL SCIENCE Enrollment 85. The Social Science courses are as follows: Ancient History, elective for the Sophomores; Modern European History, elective for Juniors; and American History, compulsory for Seniors. Senior Civics is elective as is Freshman Civics, which is studied the first semester. Special reports are given occasionally by each of the classes and the Seniors supplement their work with the “Weekly News Review” for which each pupil is required to subscribe. K c::2c::3c sc::acrsc: Page forty-six 19 2 9 ;::;c”3Ci2c::aE: THE WALNUT TREE C2:::scr3C”a;:;; ENGLISH Enrollment 130. The study of English and American Literature and English composition is very important in order that one may best develop the intellectual powers. Without it, no one is able to proceed far in our world of today. Composition work is the most important topic of study in the first two years of the high school course, while many of the best classics are included. English Literature is studied in the Junior year, while the Seniors study the Literature of America, although in both years classics form a large part of the work. CLASSICAL COURSE Enrollment 40. Latin is really the basis of the English language, for many English words are derived from the Latin and in many cases there is a great likeness between the two. First year Latin is a grammar study, aiding the pupil especially in enunciation and also giving him a greater knowledge of our language. Second year Latin consists of the translation of stories of Rome and of Caesar’s Gallis Wars, along with a review of syntax. Alternately, Vergil’s Aeneid and Cicero’s Orations are studied in the third and fourth years. The advanced work is much more interesting as the pupil gains much in translating. SCIENCE Enrollment 66. General Science, which is studied in the first y'ear of high school, has for its fundamental purpose the idea of teaching the pupil the basic principles of Science and of preparing him for the more advanced stages of study. Experimental work is carried on to a great extent and many everyday' problems are discussed. Biology', which is elective for the Sophomores, is the study of animals and plants and all their functions and relationships, and in this course many laboratory experiments are carried out. Physics is elective for the Seniors and includes a study of various subjects, some of which are heat, electricity, light, sound, and mechanics. The purpose of this course is primarily to induce the pupil to some clear thinking on his own part and to studying out problems for himself. Physiology is studied by the Freshmen who took Civics the first semester, and its main contents deal with health and how it may be gained and kept. Page forty-seven [s;c::ac::3crsc::aci3c: 19 2 9 :c ;c::acxac::ac2 THE WALNUT TREE MATHEMATICS Enrollment 92. Of course Mathematics is very important in everyday life and a knowledge of this study is becoming more and more necessary. Every beginning high school student is familiar with the principles of Algebra. A knowledge of the language of Algebra is gained, also the ability for the correct interpretation of graphic representation. All Sophomores take up the study of Plane Geometry, which is especially good as it develops the powers of reasoning and concentration. An advanced study of Advanced Algebra and Solid Geometry is also offered to the two upper classes. COMMERCIAL Enrollment 33. A Commercial course is very beneficial to those who later intend to enter the business world. Commercial Arithmetic and Commercial Geography are elective for Juniors, Arithmetic being studied the first semester and Geography the second. These courses contain many simple fundamentals which may be put to good use later on. Bookkeeping is elective for Seniors. This is the art of keeping a record of business transactions, some of the books used'being the invoice book, the purchase book, the salesbook and a cashbook. Enrollment 80 Walnut High School has one of the best music departments of the county. The orchestra is especially good, having gained first place in the County Contest last year. It is always ready to help out at any time possible, at school plays and operettas and has an enrollment of twenty-three. The work of the Girls’ Glee Club consists of two- and three-part choruses and there is an enrollment of forty in the Club. The Boys’ Glee Club is also a part of the Music Department and deserves a great deal of credit. There is an enrollment of seventeen. They sing quartets and regular four-part male choruses. “LITTLE EIGHT” CHAMPIONS. 1928 lop Row: (left to right): Coach Ingles, Harold Foss, Elton Conley, Elvin Fordham, Gordon Norden, Marvin Buckner, Owen Fordham, Clyde Conley. Second Row: (ullen McGonigle, Arthur Gallentine, William Ohda, Vance Plapp, Ivan Peach. Everett Pope, Stanley Sorenson. Last Row: George Taylor, Harvey McKinney, Harry Stewart, Jeff Livey, M.elvin Huseman, Leon Fordhan, Ormon Ger- bitz. :o:c::=crac::ac2 THE WALNUT TREE msagaBSajg COACH INGELS I oo much credit cannot be given Mr. Ingels, who has proven a good coach in every sense of the word. He had that thing which is necessary for successful coaching—the respect and admiration of all the boys. CAPTAIN JEFF LIVEY ’29 Jeff was one of the outstanding hacks in the Little Eight Conference. His open field running, returning of punts, and generalship and leadership made him a star of the first magnitude. c sisaBaBiDB: 19 2 9 lacnacxacxrxzzazra y Page fifty-one iS'ECKSCxacCTn THE WALNUT TREE SUNK EVERETT POPE “Sam” ’29 Dependability and steadiness char-actized Pope’s playing at all times. When three or four yards were needed he was the ideal hall-carrier. GORDEN NORDEN Pulens” ’31 Whenever a guard was needed, Gordon was inserted and in every instance he played with the skill of a veteran. ARTHUR GALLENTINE “Art” ’30 “Art was the unexcelled line crasher. His success was largely due to his great speed in hitting full stride. STANLEY SORENSON ’30 Stanley was an integral part of the Walnut offensive in those games in which he participated. He was especially hard to check on off tackle smashes. 19 2 9 :3c::sc::3cz:3crsc::3:o; c::3c::3C-sg::3c::ck: Page fifty-two gescaErniscaE: THE WALNUT TREE IVAN PEACH ’30 As a pivot man Ivan had no peer in the Conference. His passes and defensive work made him a master in his field. HARRY STEWART Stuey” ’32 Harry was another good reason for the strength of our line. Time after time he broke through and made tackles behind the line of scrimmage. CULLEN McGONIGLE “Harv.” ’31 Cullen would have been a regular on almost any other team. Without doubt he will be in there next year. MELVIN HUSEMAN ’ Husey” ’30 Melvin was the biggest man on the team, and possessed great amounts of speed for such bulk. He was an ideal guard. [o;c::ac::2czsc::3:xsc: 1 9 2 9 :sc::3c::3:r3cxsc::a;0] Page fifty-three :::::cxsc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE czc zacrrzaciiaCo;; harvey McKinney ’29 Harvey’s great arms and hands made him a redoubtable defensive man. Opponents had trouble in blocking him out. LEON FORDHAM “Jess” ’32 Leon was a Freshman, but no one would have known it because of his finished playing. Determination and grit helped to make him one of the best linesmen in the Conference. VANCE PLAPP ’30 Plapp won his letter by playing a number of positions and was equally effective in any spot. WILLIAM OHDA “Willie ’29 Ohda was the second triple threat man on the team. Also crashing the line or skirting the end were equally easy for him. Page fifty-four 19 2 9 ;; c.:sc::nc::sc THE WALNUT TREE c:cxac::as:sj[G] ORMOND GERBITZ ‘ Bobby ‘30 Bobby was also a deadly tackier and good at getting down under pants. ()n offense lie made great holes in the line. HARRY WHITVER Gink ‘30 Just as “Gink had hit his stride a:i unfortunate accident in the fami'v made it necessary that he turn in hi ; suit. He was a good defensive player and especially adept at receiving forward passes. ELVIN FCRDHAM “Pud” ‘29 Although Klvin got a late start he soon was one of our most dependable ends. He was a strong player and had lots of light. On the offense he was valuable in the passing game. Above all Elvin was a very heady man and was very seldom caught off guard. GEORGE TAYLOR 29 This was George’s fourth year at end and his playing was even better than before. His fierce tackling and his ability to handle passes made him especially valuable. If the occasion demanded he could play fullback with equal efficiency. ;o;c::2c::aczsc:s!K:2c: 19 2 9 cr acr scrsc::s K Page fifty-five FOOTBALL 1928 AMBOY 28 —WALNUT 6 A green and untried Walnut eleven took the field against a veteran team from Amboy and was repulsed, 28 to 6. This game was invaluable to the local squad and they came out of it with a more definite idea of what it was all about. WALNUT 44 — WYANET 0 WALNUT 42—NEPONSET 0 WALNUT 47 —TISKILWA 0 In each of these games the Walnut offensive was working smoothly and with machine-like efficiency. Captain Livey and his mate skirted the ends, crashed the line, received forward passes to the utter bewilderment of their opponents. Every play in the system employed started from one of two formations so that it was next to impossible to tell where it would go. WALNUT 6 —SHEFFIELD 6 These ancient rivals were keyed to the highest pitch, as the game would have great hearing on the Championship. The Walnut offense was stopped more successfully than it had ever been before and in turn Sheffield was unable to gain consistently. However, late in the third quarter, Sheffield recovered a fumbled punt which they returned to the Walnut three-yard line and converted this break into a touchdown after three line crashes. The kick for point was blocked. A desperate Walnut team then began a drive down the field in which they used every stratagem in their power and “gave ’em all they had.” 19 2 9 Page fifty-six :: k;:sc sc::cc: THE WALNUT TREE Pope finally took the ball over on a plunge through center. On the try for point Walnut elected to plunge with Pope again carrying the hall. The point was not made and the game ended in a tie. WALNUT 0 —MANLIUS 0 It was a listless Walnut team that took the field against Manlius. Although we were within scoring distance a number of times, the necessary punch was lacking. Manlius contented herself with playing a strong defensive game. WALNUT 19—LAMOILLE 6 The local team easily ran up a three-touchdown advantage in the first half and played the second largely with second string men. The Lamoille touchdown came ns a result of an intercepted forward pass and a long run across the Walnut goal line. WALNUT 24—BUDA 6 Thus we come to our final game of the season, that with Buda. We had been tied twice, while Buda had been tied once and neither team had suffered a defeat during the Conference schedule. Therefore a Walnut victory would make us champions where as a tie or defeat would make Buda winners of the pennant. As the announcers would say “the game was played in a sea of mud which seriously hampered the playing of open football. At the very outset of the game Livey cut through tackle for sixty yards and planted the ball on Buda’s three-yard line. After two line plays Pope took it over. Shortly afterward the Walnut backs made another drive down the field and converted it into another touchdown to the utter bewilderment of the Buda team in the second half Buda scored a touchdown mainly through the efforts of Carper, who hurled himself through the line time after time, until the ball had been deposited between the goal post. However, in the last quarter. Walnut opened up with her forward pass attack, and two heaves from Ohda to Livey were good for a touchdown. By virtue of this victory Walnut won her first undisputed championship and a great amount of credit is due Coach Ingels and every man on his squad. WALNUT vs. LA SALLE SECONDS The heavier Walnut team won a victory over the La Salle Seconds by massing their attack on the line. The La Saile Seconds is composed of those under classmen who show promise of making future varsity men. By participating in these games they receive a chance to improve by actual playing, which is infinitely better than sitting on the varsity bench. 19 2 9 :ac::scr3:r2ci2c::3 K Page fifty-seven ;p: c::3c::3crcc::3cr3c: Elvin Fordham, Coach Ingels, George Taylor, Owen Fordham. Richard thur Gallentine, Carl Kiser, Harold Foss, William Ohda, Jeff Brewer, Harvey McKinney, Ormond Gerbitz, Ar-Livey, Harry Whitver. J ESSEXSEsaG: THE WALNUT TREE E CTsraczKagS JEFF LIVEY ’29 Jeff’s speed, dribbling ability and eye for the basket made him a marked man in every game. ELVIN FORDHAM “Pud” ’29 Because of his eye for the basket when around the free throw line. F.l-vin was a very valuable man to our quintet. He played either center or forward and was a star at either position. RICHARD BREWER “Dick” ’29 “Dick” got off to a late start, but became an important cog in the Walnut offense. He was usually good for a basket at the critical point. iW ■iMi Page fifty-nine :c;c::3c::scz3c::acrsc; 19 2 9 ::c::cc:: c::cc: THE WALNUT TREE EC:a:23Cia'[0]! harvey McKinney ’29 Harvey’s height and jumping ability made him invincible in the center ring. Short shots and rebounds were easy for him. ORMOND GERBITZ “Bobby” ’30 “Bobby” was a player of great versatility, as at one time or another he has played every position on the team. WILLIAM OHDA “Willie” ’29 “Willie’s” lack of size handicapped him in guarding big men, hut he made up for it by his speed and clever floor-work. Page sixty 19 29 ciacgaBzacxasrj’o; THE WALNUT TREE cx::3:r3c::3 :©] HARRY WHITVER “Gink '30 “Gink was a shifty doorman and had a knack of connecting on his long shots. GEORGE TAYLOR ’29 George was a stone wall on the defense and a good man on rebounds. He instilled some of his “never say die” spirit into the rest of the team. HAROLD FOSS ’32 Foss was the only Freshman on the squad and gives promise of developing into a star. His specialty was on one-hand shots from seemingly impossible angles. CARL KISER “Jack” ’32 Carl was a late starter, but in those games in which he participated he distinguished himself as a point getter. 19 2 9 :3:z3cra:raczaE::a:g Page sixty-one '8]Er:acrsc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE c:K::3c ac::3j;’ 1928-1929 ALUMNI 54 —HIGH SCHOOL 14 The first game of the season was lost to the Alumni bv the lopsided score L’L . 14, Superior height and greater experience made it easy for the Old Grads. BUREAU 35 —WALNUT 21 Bureau won an interesting contest from the local team in the opening game of the Championship season. Ability to hit the hoop on long shots won for the visitors. OHIO 26 —WALNUT 15 Ohio, on her own floor, won over Walnut by caging a barrage of baskets m the third quarter. The Walnut team looked better than at any previous time. 1 BUDA 26 —WALNUT 5 Walnut was given an overwhelming defeat at Buda. As before, the Blue and White cagers were unable to connect with the basket, although they had numerous close-in shots. WALNUT 19—NEPONSET 18 Our first victory was won at the expense of Neponset. Walnut -ailed along with a comfortable lead until the closing moments of play when a spurt by Neponset caused a great deal of excitement. WYANET 17 —WALNUT 15 Wyanet won a heart-breaking game from us only after three overtime periods. Two free throws by Wyanet in the last minute of the regular overtime, neither was able to score in the second, and in the third Wyanet caged a field goal which proved to be their margin of victory. WALNUT 16—MINERAL 12 Walnut won a decisive victory over Mineral, a team not in the Conference. Walnut held a commanding lead throughout, and Mineral drew near only in the last two minutes of play. iscracraciscxaEra g 19 29 K:c::sc r:c::3c: THE WALNUT TREE |6:c;::z3sxr:c;:a K WALNUT 8 — TISKILWA 7 1 lie Blue and White cagers won their second League game from I is-kilwa by staging a last-minute rally which netted victory. The score was small but the Tiskilwa gym is so constructed that it is not conducive to the best basket shooting. WALNUT 20 —OHIO 18 In a return game with Ohio the local team avenged an earlier defeat. The Ohio defense was not functioning properly in the first quarter and the W alnut five piled up such a lead that they were never headed. SHEFFIELD 29 —WALNUT 12 The strong Sheffield team won rather an easy victory over us. They had a good passing attack which worked the ball under the basket, and a strong defense. COUNTY TOURNAMENT At the County Tournament, Walnut defeated Neponset in a game that was a repetition of the previous one, 17 to 14. Walnut was eliminated in the second round by De Pue in what was said to be one of the best games of the Tournament. De Pue won out in the last quarter over a very tired Walnut team, 21 to 18. Malden was the winner of this Tournament. TAMPICO 27 —WALNUT 13 Walnut was repulsed by the clever Tampico five. 27 to 13. In the last half Tampico sank baskets from ever)' angle. WALNUT 16 —CHERRY 12 In another outside game. Walnut managed to eke out a win over Cherry. Every man on the Blue and White squad saw action in this game. MANLIUS 29 —WALNUT 15 The final Conference game was lost to the championship Manlius five. Honors were fairly even in the first half, but after that Manlius displayed the class that was hers, and romped home to an easy victory. MINERAL 19 —WALNUT 8 A return game with Mineral found the Walnut team functioning at its worst. We played lifeless and spiritless basketball and were decisively beaten. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The District Tournament game was played without the services of five members of the first squad. Nevertheless. Princeton was victorious only after a battle that was somewhat more stiff than the score would indicate— 18 to 8. After this game Princeton fought her way into the finals and captured fourth place, while Malden won the Tournament. Page sixty-three [o] c::sc::scxsc::3:x=c: 19 2 9 KssssECcaBEsatn THE WALNUT TREE THE 1929 TRACK TEAM TRACK ’28 Last year's track team had another good season on the cinder paths. While not cpiite so successful as the team of '27 these boys did a great deal towards keeping up Walnut’s prestige in this form of athletics. We were strong in all events except the weights, where we were woefully weak. This was shown in at least two instances, namely, the Little Six meet and the dual meet with Sterling. In both cases such a lead was piled up by our opponents in these events that our team, although it won a greater number of points in the events following, could not overcome this tremendous handicap. alnut .......................... 90 Manlius 36 Sterling ........................... 81 Walnut 36 LITTLE SIX Bureau 55 Buda 4 Walnut 47 Sheffield 4 Manlius 25 Neponset 0 ;o:c::3c::3cxsc::3E 2c: 19 2 9 Page sixty-four gESiEcaEcac: THE WALNUT TREE c:E3xacx3c: a The District Meet was won by Streator. with a total of 31 points. The Blue and White men made a very creditable showing by finishing fifth, with 16 4 points. By virtue of their performances Britt and Conley won trips to the State Meet. At the State and Illinois Wesleyan meets the competition was a bit too stiff and none of our entries broke into the scoring column. Sprinters— Britt; Epperson; Livey Distances—Hoge; Ohda Hurdles—Foss; Livey; Wilson Weights—Epperson; Britt Pole Vault—Britt; Pope Broad Jump—Epperson; Wilson High Jump—Britt; Conley Track prospects this year, while not as rosy as they have been at certain previous times, are far from hopeless. Livey, Ohda and Pope, are letter men who will again put on the regimentals, and they can be counted on to score heavily during the course of the season. Several promising new men ha e turned out. and the local squad seems to have as many capable performers as our neighbors. The failure to report of a number of our experienced men has lessened our hopes somewhat. At the present time our glaring weakness seems to be in the field events and especially in the weight e ents. RESULTS OF THE ZONE DECLAMATORY CONTEST WYANET. MAY 7 Orchestra First Place ................ “Poet and Peasant Overture Glee Club First Place .............................. “Indian Dawn” Boys’ Orations Fourth Place, Harry Whitver ...... “The Constitution and American Trade” Girls’ Humorous Third Place. Eleanor Parsons .............“ r°m Sawyer Girls’ Dramatic Second Place, Aline Strouss........... “ ellow Butterflys Boys’ Humorous First Place, Ivan Peach ..................... “Etiquette” Girls’ and Boys’ Extempore Second Place ................................. I,,a l-spcl Second Place ......................... Stanley Sorrenson :: c::sc::ac'nc::3c-sc: :acxcc::3:x3czac=3j'g' Page sixty-five 9 29 BOYS’ GLEE CLUB c::3c::3crsc::3crsc: 19 2 9 Page sixty-eight [(• :crincxacriac' THE WALNUT TREE cz:ac::sc:2 GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Kc::ccrcc::sE: THE WALNUT TREE ggracza:rsa M MUSIC “The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treason, stratagems and spoils—” GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB One of the most appreciated organizations of the school is the Girls' Glee Club. It was formed at the beginning of the year and it met every Monday and Wednesday. The Club has been one of the largest that W. H. S. has ever had, as proved by the fact that there were forty members. The music which has been sung has been of the three-part type: First soprano, second soprano, and alto. This Club, along with the Hoys’ Glee Club has sung at different entertainments and has presented the operetta, “Betty Lou.” The success of the Girls’ Glee Club has been largely due to the efficient leadership of Miss Strouss, who has been untiring in her efforts to encourage and promote musical talent in the High School. The following is a list of the girls who are in the Club as they appear in the picture. Top Row (left to right) : Eleanor Parsons, Lois Guither, Emma Carter, lwilla Otto, Fern Peach, Ovanda Cook, Virginia Keigwin, Margaret Baumgartner, Lucille Taylor, Ruth Forney; Second Row: Marjorie Britt, Margaret Fritz. Lorene Peach, Eleanor Hoffman, Grace White, Alene Strouss, Lois Plapp, Enid Peterson; Third Row: Hellen McGonigle, pianist; Inez Langford. Ethel Kruse, Ina Espel, Eleanor Pope, Virginia Quilter, Eleanor Lyons, Grace Hunter Mary Warrington. Miss Strouss, instructor. Fourth Row: Doris Lund, Mable Koford, Easther Hardesty, Viona Bulling-ton, Mary Jane Ross, Ina Peterson. Edith Fordham, Alice Gramer. Last Row: Retha Epperson, Edna Glaze Nina Glaze Eileen Brandenburg, Eva Dell Anderson, Grace Burkey. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The remark has been made that boys can't sing. But certainly not the boys of W. II. S. because their voices harmonize as well as those of the girls. This Club has been formed in recent years and it is a growing organization. The boys have been faithful to this work and they deserve praise for it. Regular practices were on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. They have used four-part music. Miss Strouss has helped in the formation of this Club and to her is due an unlimited amount of credit for her work. Following are the names of the members as they appear in the picture. Top Row (left to right) : Verden Albus, Stanley Sorenson, John Peterson, Clarel Brown, Miss Strouss. Second Row: Richard Brewer, Ivan Peach, Ormond Cerbitz. Cullen McGonigle, Arthur Wyberg, Marvin Stone. Third Row: Everett Pope, Clarence Tornow, Vance Plepp, Dale Exner, Raymond Dick. Claude Langford. Dick Ross is another member. Page sixty-nine 19 2 9 :: c::cc:: c::2c: THE WALNUT TREE W. H. S. ORCHESTRA W. H. S. is proud of the fact that it had an orchestra this year. The members were regular in their attendance, earnest in their efforts, and enthusiastic in all practice. The music studied was of the highest type and included such well-known numbers as, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Blue Danube Waltzes, “March Militaire, “Stars and Stripes Forever, and “National Emblem.” The school rented several instruments for a band, but it was not developed. That the Orchestra has been a great success is shown by the fact that it has been in great demand for all programs and entertainments during the year. Miss Strouss deserves much credit for directing it. The members are as follows: Piano—Helen McGonigle; instructor. Miss Strouss; first violin. Dale Exner, Irin White, Lois Guither. Alene Strouss, Erna Kirk; second violin, Clarence Tornow, Maxine Hall, Bernice Black, Ovanda Cook, Mary Jane Ross; cello, Edna Glaze; trombone, Everett Pope; first clarinet, Vance Plapp; second clarinet. Valda Epperson; saxophone, Alice Keithahn, Eleanor Pope; first cornets, Arthur Wyberg, Harvey McKinney; second cornets, Jane Becknell, Lois Plapp. Page seventy 19 2 9 i'[©;ECKacrarcK«a THE WALNUT TREE “BETTY LOU” OPERETTA The high school operetta. “Betty Lou was presented at the High School. November 27, 1928, by the Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Club. It was a three-act play and each act was splendidly given. SHORT SYNOPSIS The Pendletons are in financial trouble. Lola, Tony Pendleton’s wife, advertises in a magazine that Mrs. Pendleton, the extravagant step-mother, has purchased a Chinese cabinet from the Meta Crabtree estate and that jewels are contained in it. Mrs. Pendleton tries to relieve the financial strain by having Betty Lou, the charming little heroine, marry a wealthy man. She innocently brings a thief, posing as a wealthy man, to the house. He and the maid are accomplices They try to steal the cabinet, but the attempt is foiled and the story ends by Betty Lou marrying the shy young hero, Robert Sherwood. THE CAST Betty Lou, herself ........................ Inez Langford Mrs. Pendleton, her step-mother ............... Ruth Forney Tony Pendleton, her brother .................. Vance Plapp Lola Pendleton, her sister-in-law .............Alenc Strouss Her friends— Jack ...............................’......Dale Exner Bee ..................................Eva Dell Anderson Bab .......................................Lois Guither Joe ............................. ........Richard Brewer Robert Sherwood, a shy young man .............Raymond Dick Worthington Brooks, alais “Gentleman Jim”......Marvin Stone Annie, a maid .................................Edna Glaze Mr. Lane, who played Santa Claus ..............Ivan Peach Pianist—1 lelen McGonigle 19 2 9 IW Page seventy-one :: c::ccrcc::cc: THE WALNUT TREE C33:sannaExaH ::: c::ac: :acr sc::3cisc: 19 2 9 :ac:: Page seventy-two “THE MAN HIGHER UP”—JUNIOR CLASS ft i[o;ci:acz3c::3:: THE WALNUT TREE JUNIOR CLASS PLAY “THE MAN HIGHER UP” This play was given by the members of the Junior Class April 5, at the lligh School Auditorium. Being an unusual, as well .as an entertaining play, it was received with great applause. Mrs. Keigwin also directed this excellent performance. The cast is as follows: Cecil Arlen Lewiston, of the High School Graduating Qass ...................................... Ormond Gerbitz Jonathan Lewiston, his father .................. Ivan Peach Mrs. Jonathan Lewiston, his mother ............ Grace Prill Margaret Lewiston, his sister ...............Jane Beckncll Grandma Arlen, Mrs. Lewiston’s mother ......Alene Strouss George Brock, Cecil’s intimate friend .......Harry Whitver Dolly Perkins . . friends lnez Langford Kate Winslow Sch°o1 lr,t ' Eva Dell Anderson Betty Duefield, the new girl ..................Eithel Bomb Blossom, the negro servant ....................Ovanda Cook Bill Jenks, a reporter ........................ ance Plapp Col. Alexander Harden, director and president of the United Aviation School .....................Raymond Ross Mr. Allen, man about town ..................Donald Langford Alice Parsons—Prompter Melvin Huseman—Stage Manager SYNOPSIS Cecil Arlen Lewiston, like all youths of his age, idolizes the air hero. Lindbergh. His dreams of a flying career are interpreted by his mother to he those of a literary genius, but his father thinks that he should sell insurance. Cecil’s mysterious actions keep the family in a state of anxiety until he turns out to be the winner of a $10,000 stunt flying contest. JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET-PROM A Grand Style Show Along with the Banquet The Juniors, famous for their unusual initiative, royally entertained the Seniors at the annual Banquet on Friday evening, April 26. Pomp and splender reigned throughout the evening. As six-thirty, the set time for the dinner, drew near, the guests were seen to arrive. After being received by a committee for that purpose, they descended to the gym, which had been beautifully decorated in the two classes' colors of purple, white and gold. The participants of the banquet were seated at the tables in groups of four. An elaborate repast was served in four courses. The renditions of the “Foxy Five.” an orchestra composed of Sophomores and Freshmen, received a hearty applause. The waitresses were girls of the Sophomore Class. Mr. Melton, as toastmaster, presented the following toasts: The Root—Prof. Melton Sunshine—Evadell Anderson The Rain—Emma Carter The Bud—Ivan Peach The Stem—Miss White The Full Bloom—Elvin Fordham Violin Solo—Dale F.xner. Heretofore there have always been other forms of entertainment but this year the Juniors devised something different—a Prom. After the tables were removed, the floor was ready for dancing. There was a grand march around the gym. Games were played by those who did not care to dance. The success of the banquet is due to all of the Juniors, and the Class of ’2() wishes to thank them for the enjoyable evening. 19 2 9 :aGrsczacx3c:a:xa’o: Page seventy-five :o:c::ccrcc::aK THE WALNUT TREE FRESHMAN PICNIC Yes, yes, the Freshmen had a picnic. Where did they go? Oh! they didn’t dare go far away from home, so they journeyed over to Clayton’s grove and there they forgot all of the burdens of school life and all joined to have a merry time. They played games and roamed through the timber until it was time to eat, then each did his duty to the good lunch brought along. A very tired bunch of small children then returned home to nice, soft beds. HALLOWE’EN PARTY The Hallowe’en Party is always looked forward to by every student as the one time to have an exciting time. It is the first social event of the year which brings the entire student body together. Prizes are given to persons who can put on the best (perhaps we should say the worst) costumes. An old negro mammy visited the party this- year and at first some were wondering whether or not we should allow her to remain. However, the question was settled when Dorothy Hoge removed her mask and relieved us all of suspicion. The rest of the queer people did likewise and then seated themselves to enjoy the circus. The circus was put on by the losers in the magazine contest. As this event took place near Hallowe'en it was decided that the two should be combined. The losers were the performers and the winners were the onlookers. There were chariot races, acrobats, wild animals, and “freaks” of all kinds. About ten-thirty the circus was over and Manager Peach then announced that a lunch would be served. Of course everyone was anxious to do his part in this event. Everything was cleared away by eleven-thirty and all left for home, thinking their evening well spent. THE ATHLETIC BANQUET In the evening following the championship game between Walnut and Buda, the Walnut boys were entertained at a banquet held in the gymnasium. After the very delicious dinner was served by Miss Ostland and the Cooking Class some very interesting talks on athletics and sportsmanship were given. The main speaker of the evening was Mr. Porter, assistant secretary of the Illinois High School Athletic Association. His talk was enjoyed by all present. Other speakers were Coach Ingles and Clyde Conley. Mr. Melton acted as toastmaster. Coach Ingels took this opportunity to thank the boys and all those concerned for the loyal support they had given throughout the season. Also at this time the “W”s were awarded to the twelve boys who had played in at least half of the quarters. Page seventy-six 9 29 :o:c;:K!Cxac::aB= THE WALNUT TREE cs::3:xsc::3?; AGRICULTURAL BANQUET On January 24, the seventh annual Agriculture Banquet was held in the High School gymnasium. The very delicious dinner was donated lithe beys, prepared by the mothers and served by Miss Ostland and her cooking class. Aftei’the banquet some very interesting talks were given. Dr. A. W. Nolan was the important speaker of the evening, and he gave some very interesting facts about agriculture of today. One thing that ne stressed was that out of the many such occasions which he had attended, he never before saw so many prize winners represented in one group. Several of the boys gave interesting talks, and Mr. Tom Conley gave a response in behalf of the fathers. Ag. Instructor C. M. Hatland, gave a talk which was much enjoyed. After the speeches the tables were cleared away and everyon- entered into a baseball game. JUNIOR MISCELLANEOUS PROGRAM The Junior Class entertainment presented January 12, was one of the best ever given by any organization of the High School. Mrs. Keigwin deserves credit for the splendid performance of the different people. On account of the unfavorable weather the crowd was rather small compared to what it should have been. The program was as follows: Kitchen Cabinet Orchestra Symphony Orchestra Reading—Alice Parsons Violin Solo—Dale Exner One-act Play—“The Man Who Came Back” Flower Girls’ Quartet Solo—Vance Plapp One-act Minstrel—“Rickety-Rackety Radio” Bum Song—Four Boys THE ZANDER-GUMP WEDDING “The Zander-Gump Wedding was given March 1. in the High School Auditorium. People came from miles around to see the idow Zander marry Uncle Bint Gump. The house was sold out and the gate receipts were extremely large. Mrs. Keigwin coached this and she deserves especial mention for her work. Some of the most important characters of the comic strip were there and each one had to recite, sing, or dance. Emma Carter had the title role of the Widow Zander and Harvey McKinney was Uncle Bim. Min and Andy were there, also Mr. and Mrs. Jiggs, who caused much merriment, and all the rest played by high school students. :o;c::ac::acr3c::3:isc: 19 2 9 Page seventy-seven ISjEEacrsczsaE: THE WALNUT TREE THE SOPHOMORE PICNIC The Sophomores, unwilling to let an opportunity for a good time go unheeded, started out on their picnic scheduled early. As there wasn't much time after school, they decided to stay close to home so they could have more time for their games. They went to the grove west of the school and there they played games and ran races until the big bonfire was built. 1 hen each got a big stick and the wiener roast began. They also had buns and marshmallows. All had an enjoyable time and by six-thirty o’clock the playground was deserted and all were on their way home. JUNIOR PICNIC The Juniors, who seem to be very socially inclined, decided they would have a picnic. They also thought there was no place like home so they strolled down to Clayton’s grove. They also had wieners and buns. On account of football practice, some of the boys did not attend, but all who were present asserted that they had a very enjoyable time. CARNIVAL The annual High School Carnival was held at the High School on April 19 and 20. The Carnival is put on by the Senior Class as a means of getting money to publish the Annual. Due to the heavy rain there were not many present. It was nevertheless a success, but not what it would have been had we had good weather. hour vaudeville acts were given in the auditorium preceding the fun and frolic in the Gym. The program consisted of an act from each class. T ne Carnival part was held in the Gym, and the stands and side-shows seemed to draw much attention. The Bingo stand was the greatest success; however, the golf game and the bowling alley received much attention. S3 c::ac::ac sc:aE;gK I’age seventy-eight 19 2 9 mSiSS sczzsE: THE WALNUT TREE THE BLUE AND WHITE NEWS STAFF THE BLUE AND WHITE STAFF First Semester Editor ....................... Ruth Forney.. Assembly .....................Dorothy Whitver Cla?s Work .................. lane Becknell. Calendar .................................... Specials .................................... Athletics ..Ormond Gerbitz-Harry Whitver.. Personals ....................Alice Gramer.. Clubs ....................... Grace Burkey. Jokes ............................Dick Ross. Inquiring Reporter .......................... Second Semester ... Ruth Forney Dorothy Whitver .... Emma Carter .... Jane Becknell Inez Langford I tarry Whitver ... Alice Gramer .. Grace Burkey Dick Ross ...... Dick Ross The Blue and White is an organization whose purpose is to present to the community some of the activities of the school, in which the students take part. In this way the school is kept in close relation with the outside public; more interest is created in the community toward the school if they are kept in close harmony. 1 9 2 9 Page seventy-nine Iczbsxcse: THE WALNUT TREE CHEER LEADERS OF W. H. S. A few days before the football season began, a special Assembly was held for the purpose of electing the cheer leaders for another term. Nominations were made and of the group that qualified for the position, a boy and a girl were chosen. They were Raymond Dick and Erna Kirk. Raymond had held this position the preceding year and he had filled it very successfully, llis ability as a leader, and bis popularity among the students gained for him his re-election. Erna was chosen as his assistant because of her great interest in athletics and her ability as a leader. They were always on their job at every game and under all conditions. Together they led the cheering section through the football and basketball seasons and much mention was made of their success. The student body greatly mourned the death of Erna. She had faithfully and successfully filled her position as a leader and had gained a great popularity among her fellow students. Raymond and Erna were both awarded a cheer leader’s letter for their work of the year. HIGH SCHOOL YELL Walnut High! Wrali! Wrah ! Walnut High! Wrah! Wrah! Hip ta mingo llienie go chut Da boom, de a, de i. de o, Loosa, toosa. polla, witika, Chica, manga, zip, boom, bah! Walnut! Walnut! Rah! Rah! Rah! Page eighty :: c:r.cczsc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE c:s::3:z3c::ap] SENIOR PLAY “MAN OR MOUSE” On May 17, the members of the Senior Class presented the play “Man or Mouse.” The success of it was due to the endless work of Mr. Fagen, who directed the production. SYNOPSIS Mrs. McFadden, a widow and a small town hotel owner, boards a young engineer, Russell Van Horn. Her daughter, Peggy Lou, is the sweetheart of Joe Dawson, who is a member of the road crew. Russell becomes well acquainted with Peggy Lou which rouses Joe’s anger, thus causing him to balk at Russell's orders. He challenges Van Horn to a fight and Russell appeals for aid from his fiancee’s father, Mr. Willoughby, who is promoter of the construction work. Mr. Willoughby lets Van Horn find his own salvation and by doing this Russell wins Peggy Lou who decides that he is a “Man” and not a “Mouse.” CAST OF CHARACTERS Mrs. Margaret McFadden ..................................Emma Carter Peggy Lou, her daughter ...................Dorothy Whitver Old Proby, town character .....................Marvin Stone Rainbow Runkel, peace keeper .................Richard Brewer Nippy Simpson, handy man ........................Raymond Dick Jonathan Willoughby, capitalist ....... Harvey McKinney Henrietta, his wife .......................Helen McGonigle Hope, their daughter ............................Irin hite Benton Van Horn ...........................Kenneth Hoffman Jennie, his wife ........................................Edna Glaze Russell, their son ...........................George Taylor Mr. Watson, salseman ... Jeft Livev Miss White, agent ............................Enid Peterson :3crscz3:racrsc::2 [o] Page eighty-one :: c::sc::cczsc::scr2c: 9 2 9 Kc::3crsc::sc: THE WALNUT TREE AGRICULTURE CLUB The Ag. Club this year has accomplished “bigger and better things” than ever before. It is not only recognized in our community and the state, but even in the nation. Ward Fisher attracted the attention of the nation to the Club by winning second place in the National Emblem Contest for Future Farmers of America. The boys won seventh in the State Judging Contest, second in the Sectional Contest, besides several firsts which they have won in county and local contests. Some of the boys who have accomplished important things in the past vear or so are: William Epperson ’28, who took away most of the honors at Aurora Fair with his Durocs; John Foss Jr. '28. who won with his Chester Whites and Holstein calves; Loren Hoge ’28. took many prizes with his pigs and calves; Orville Plumb ’26, Charles Keigwin ’32, Cecil Conk-ling ’29. and Ivan Peach ’30 have also taken several awards. HKSxnairacsEiac: 19 29 acsjcacrac:aE3 Page eighty-four Kcacrsc:: : THE WALNUT TREE LITERARY CLUB If you have a word of cheer, a thought of courage, a vision of the joy of life, the world is hungry to hear it. You can interpret it to the world in various ways, in none more effectively than through the living voice and expressive body. The study of expression rightly pursued and intelligently guided, tending directly toward self-knowledge, enabling the student sanely to correlate his own experiences and his thought to the universal life of humanity, and proving this knowledge to himself by his ability to manifest himself—his tiue self—in terms of truth, power, and beauty, has been the aim of the members of the Literary Club. This Club held its first meeting January 25, under the capable leadership of Mrs. Keigwin. Twenty-five members responded to roll call. An unusual number of Freshmen have shown their interest in this work and fine enthusiasm has been displayed by all. Although late in organizing, nevertheless our Club has been progressive and active. We meet once a week and a literary program is given by various members with one person acting as critic. Our aim has been toward the spring County contest and an unusual number of contestants are out for this event, which promises to be an interesting and close one. er !trraerac::;gX5E Page eighty-five c::3czsc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE c:cxac::ac::a;o; HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Eva Dell Anderson Edna Wallace ...... Emma Carter ....... Grace Britt ....... .....President Vice-President .....Secretary .....Treasurer The Home Economics Club is one of the most beneficial organizations we have. The members are the girls who are taking cooking and sewing. The Club meets once every two weeks and presents a program or instructions which will benefit the girls in taking care of the home. Page eighty-six 19 29 THE CALENDAR Kc::ccrcc::sc: THE WALNUT TREE CLASS DIARY SEPTEMBER 1 Mark- to school we go. Ain’t it a grand and glorious feeling, though? 12—First Home Room programs. Upper classes hold presidential elections. Of course other officers were elected too. 22-—Mr. Ingels takes the team to Amboy and we get gloriously beaten, 26-6. Some of the Freshmen must have decided that the halls are race tracks, from appearances. 28—The team goes to W'vanet to avenge the game of the week before. They sure do—IQ to 0. Other Freshmen have evidently decided that the halls are a place for slow motion pictures. They delight in stopping and standing on the stairs. But then, they’ll learn. OCTOBER 5—Another victory for the team, Nepon-set is it this time—42 to 0. 9—Would you believe it? The first six weeks is over. I do declare it seems like only two weeks. 10— Some more Home Room programs. Seniors discuss what they would like to do after graduation. Indeed we have a very versatile class. 11— Hurrah for Coach Ingels and the team; another win. Tiskilwa 0—Walnut 47. I guess we can play football. The biggest share of us come to the conclusion that perhaps we could study more. 12— Good for the teachers! Teachers’ Institute. which means no school. 19—I do believe the whole school went to Sheffield to help win the fight. We did our best for 6 to 6. 26—The team must have left its spirit in Sheffield. Manlius 0; Walnut 0. 26-27—Another annual event, the Farmers’ Institute. It was a regular fair. :o:c::ac::acr2c::acx3K 19 2 9 :scxscxacxsEX2c::3'G] I'age eighty-eight o c:: THE WALNUT TREE NOVEMBER 2—I.a Salle Seconds in football. We win 2—Hallowe’en Party. A real circus entertained. 7—Dr. Harold visits the Seniors at their Home Room during the home room period. 9—The boys found a little of their pep and beat Lamoille. 19 to 6. 16—Hurrah for W. H. S.! The boys ran away with the championship banner from Buda, 24 to 6. They were rewarded by a big dinner at the Athletic Banquet afterwards. 22-23—My what a great big sigh! No school on account of Teachers’ Institute. 26— The boys start some more practice. This time for basketball. 27— Music Department presents with marked success the operetta, “Betty Lou.” Didn’t Inez make a cute little girl:' DECEMBER 12—Home Room programs. Not much going on. Everyone must be studying hard to wind up the first semester. 18—School closed on account of sickness. No more school until after New Years. Three cheers for old St. Nick! JANUARY 2__School again. We had one nice long vacation, though, I’d say. 4—Bureau shows us up in basketball 35 to 21. 8—Another defeat at Ohio, 26 to 15. Mv, but it sure is slippery! Some are skating to school. Pretty good exercise for those who live in the country. 11 __Buda avenges her basketball loss by defeating our cagers, 26 to 5. Oooh! Seniors are showing off their rings and pins. 12 _Junior Miscellaneous program. They seem to incline towards music in c::a:::aci2c::3czsc: 19 2 9 Page eighty-vme KcsxsacaaE: THE WALNUT TREE all its phases. 15—What a relief! We finally won a basketball game, Neponset 18; Walnut 19. 17- 18—1 just knew it would come. The semester exams. Some have used their noodles though, and were exempt. 18— Of course it couldn’t last. Our five lost to Wyanet, 17 to 15. 25—Now this is better. Mineral 12; W. H. S. 16. First Literary meeting. A goodly number responded. FEBRUARY 1—More clubs organized. Basketball at Tiskilwa, 8 to 7, in our favor. 5—Keep up the good work. We avenged ourselves. Ohio 18; Walnut 20. 8—Too bad. Our luck has changed again— 29 to 12 in favor of Sheffield. 13— Annual Staff. Now the fun begins. Maybe the Seniors won’t have so much time to watch the rest of us. 14- 15-16—County Tournament at Wyanet. We again defeat Nepsonet but De Pue walks away from us in the last few minutes of play—21 to 18. , 20—Home Economics Club serve tea to their mothers and friends. They are right royal entertainers. 22—Basketball at Tampico—27 to 13 this time, in favor of the opponents. 25—Mr. Ilamtn, photographer from Princeton. comes to take some pictures of different groups. MARCH 1—“Zander-Gump Wedding.” Large crowd. Uncle Bim and Andy were very realistic. 4—Several listened to the Inauguration program over the radio, placed in the Sewing Room for the occasion. 6—Annual pins are being noticed. 9-10—Seniors go to Princeton to have their pictures taken. Oh! 1 hope mine is good. 13— Ag. Club presents an interesting program in Assembly. Different ones represented characters broadcasting over W. T. S. 14— The entire school is very much saddened by the death and funeral of Erna Kirk, one who had gained great popularity in the school. 18—Some of the Seniors get the proofs for their pictures. Exclamations of surprise, of pleasure, and grief. ® c::ac::3:i3c::3;xac: Page ninety 19 29 KKaczaCCTa THE WALNUT TREE 22— A life-saver! Teachers’ Institute and no school. 26— Seniors vote on caps and gowns; “No” it is. 27— English classes put on Assembly program, each presenting some phase of Shakespeare’s life or his works. APRIL 1— Easter Monday—no school. 2— School begins at 8:30 again. IIo, hum! 5—Junior Play, “The Man Higher Up.” Very good and quite a success. Our business manager is very busy preparing for the Carnival. Hop? he makes it a success. I’m sure all will help. 16— Decorations are seen in the gym for the Carnival. Senior girls have decided to wear white dresses for Graduation. 18-20—Whoopee—the Carnival! Let’s all have a good time and spend our extra cash. 20—Annual to press. A huge sigh is heard from the editor. However, the business manager begins to frown. 23— Preliminary Declamatory contest. Are we dramatic or no? 26— Junior-Senior Entertainment. My! the dainty graceful figures. 27— Track team goes to Bradley Institute. Are they track men? 29—Parent-Teacher meeting. Hello, parents, we haven’t seen much of you. MAY -1—Little Eight Track Meet at Sheffield. 7—Zone contest at Wyanet. 11—District Track Meet at La Salle. 17— Senior Play, “Man or Mouse.” 24— Class Day. It will soon be “Goodbye Seniors.” Won’t they be missed though ? 25— County Track Meet at Princeton. 26— Baccalaureate Sermon at the Methodist Church. 31—Hurrah! The Last Day of School! c C;:3C;:3:Z2C::3CZ3C 19 2 9 racr || Page ninety-one c::scigc::3c: THE WALNUT TREE ALUMNI 1926 Arthur Kruse ........................ Eleanor Keigwin ..................... Ralph Kofoed, minister .............. Ruth I wig, student ................. Ruth Schuyf ......................... Clarence Ganschow, student .......... Wilbur Hopkins, student ............. Mary Edson, teacher ................. Irwin Hasenyager .................... Iva Fordham-Chandler ................ Marvin Winger, student .............. Mary Fritz, telephone operator ...... Clifton Whitver, clerk .............. Lucille Montgomery-Burkey ........... Wilford Bradley ..................... Gretta Livey, stenographer .......... Mildred Stone, student .............. Clark Hasenyager, student ........... Carlyle Morton, clerk ............... George Fisher ....................... Fannie Mae Strouss, clerk ........... Orville Plum ........................ Eleanor Ioder, stenographer ......... At home, Walnut, 111. At home, Walnut, 111. ..........Bristol, 111. ...........Normal, 111. At home. Walnut, 111. .......Champaign, 111. .....Bloomington, 111. Walnut, III. At home. Walnut, 111. ...........Walnut, 111. .........Madison, Wis. ..........Manlius, 111. ..........Chicago. 111. .......... Walnut, III. At home. Sterling. 111. ...........Walnut. 111. ..........Chicago, 111. ........Champaign, 111. .............Ohio, 111. ..At home, Walnut, 111. ............Dixon, 111. Home, Walnut. III. ............Dixon, 111. 1927 Beulah Plapp-Ioder .................... Herman Nelson ......................... Grace Keithahn, student ............... Marian Kiser, bookkeeper .............. Max Brokaw ............................ Edna Sweetman ........................ Cyrus Gonigam, student ................ F.arlene Me El vania. clerk ........... Herbert Whitver, clerk Audrey Kiser, teacher ................. Allen Fox, plays in orchestra ........ Catheryn Quilter ..................... Harold Rudiger, student .............. Adrain Bullington, student ........... Jeanette Espel, student .......... George Stickle ....................... Doris Minier ......................... Julia Espel, teacher ................. .......Walnut, 111. Home, Walnut, 111. .......De Kalb, 111. ........Walnut, 111. Home, Sterling, 111. .Home, Peoria, 111 ........Eureka, 111. ......Rockford, 111. ........Walnut, 1.11. ........Walnut. 111. ..........Traveling ..Home, Walnut, 111. .....Champaign, 111. .........Eureka, 111. ........Normal, 111. ..Home, Walnut, 111. Home, Walnut, 111. ........Walnut, 111. Pearl Plum .................. Dorothy Craigiti, student 1928 Home. Walnut, 111. Los Angeles, Calif. jjg c::ac::3:z3c::a:x3c: 19 29 Page ninety-three THE WALNUT TREE Clyde Conley, student ........... Homer Hopkins, student .......... La Vonne Johnson ................ Feme Akerson, housekeeper ....... Virden Kirchner ................. Carl Golden, factory ............ William Epperson ................ Margaret Schuyf ................. Evelyn Gallentine ............... Lee Buzzard ..................... Berniel Hasenyager, student ..... Edwin Wilson, student ........... Loren Hoge ...................... Viola Dimming ................... Orin Scoughton, working on farm Marion Borop .................... Darlene Miller .................. Cecil Britt ..................... Wilda Tornow, student ........... Charles Stone, bookkeeper ....... Edna Johnson, student ........... Geraldine Bowen ................. Pearle Tornow ................... Johnie Foss ..................... ........Walnut, 111 ....Bloomington, III Home, Princeton, 111 ..........Walnut, 111 ...Home, Walnut, 111 ........Rockford, 111 ....Home, Walnut, III ...Home, Walnut, 111 Home, Princeton, 111 ....Home, Walnut, III .........Chicago, 111 ......... Walnut, 111 ....Home, Walnut, 111 .. .Home, Walnut, 111 ......... Walnut, 111 ...Home, Walnut, 111 Home, Amboy, 111 .Home, Walnut, 111 ......Princeton, 111 .........Chicago, 111 .......Chicago, 111 ...Home, Walnut, 111 ...Home. Walnut, 111 Home, Walnut, III THIRTY-SECOND ALUMNI BANQUET The thirty-second Alumni Banquet was held at the High School on Friday night, June 1, 1928. Very fitting and interesting addresses were given h}’ Clyde Conley, representing the Senior Class, George Fox, Ivan Exner, and Mr. Melton. After the banquet was served, a dance was held in the gymnasium. IN MEMORIAM 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. Ruth Keigwin Sorrenson was born on September 11, 1897 and died on December 22. 1928, at the age of 31 years. 3 months, 11 davs. She graduated from W. H. S. in 1916. Hazel Keigwin Forrest was born on September 14, 1895 and died on December 31, 1927, at the age of 32 years, 3 months, 17 days. She graduated from W. H. S. with the class of 1914. K c::ac::a :2c:a23c: 19 2 9 3crsE iae;aB:rag Page ninety-four SZZSSSZSBSZZSKSZ THE WALNUT TREE THE WALNUT LUMBER And SUPPLY COMPANY Are Glad Contributors to the Success of the WALNUT TREE ALiTTLE NONSENSE NOW AN 0 TH EN „ IS RELISHED 3Y THE bestof ieh. KcxscziscrisG: THE WALNUT TREE JOKES Melvin H.—Say, Alclen, what do you slick your hair down with? Alden M.—Crisco. Melvin—H owcum ? Alden—Saves haircuts. It’s shortening. Eithel B.—1 hear you had a preacher present when you had your appendix out. Grace B.—Yes, I always like to open with prayer. With my peas I eat honey. It makes the peas taste funny. I’ve done it all my life ’Cause it makes the peas stick, to my knife. M iss White (indignantly)—I wish people would quit making jokes at the expense of the Scotch. Bobby G.—Love is just one thing after another. Everett G—Nope, you're wrong. Its just two darn things after each other. Clyde C.—Elton, Elton, wake up! Elton—I can’t. Clyde—Why can’t you? Elton—I’m not asleep. Mrs. Glassburn (in furniture store)—I’d like to see something odd in mirrors. Saleslady—Yes ma'am, take a look in this one. Mable K.—Were you hurt while on the eleven? Stanley S.—No, while the eleven were on me. We Have Lost Sleep Wondering— How Carl Kiser spends his time? Where Elsie Vick got her volume of voice? Where Mr. Ingels lost his sense of humor? Whose heart Eleanor Lyons is breaking now? Is Ivan such a Peach? Is Virginia much of a Qtiilter? Kc::3c::3c: Page ninety-eight 9 29 :o;c::sc:sc::ac: THE WALNUT TREE iimiiimiiiiiiia � i n iw i � m «i p GEORGE II. GONIGAM GLENN W. HASS THE GONIGAM-BASS COMPANY FRIGIDAIRE (Aristocrat of Refrigeration) Hiiilcling Material Coal, Feed and Fertilizers Buyers and Shippers of Live Stock Contracting Custom Grinding :c;c::aczsB:sc: THE WALNUT TREE Eg:aBraczn w Mrs Keigwin—What is a synonym? Arthur W.—It is a word you can use in place of another you can’t spell. ♦% If it were not for this sweet verse, There’d he a joke here ten times worse. Ruth F.—How dare you swear before me? Dick B.—How did I know you wanted to swear first? Harry F.—Say, Ed, what’s good for a cold in the head ? Edward L.—Stick a plug in one of your ears and stop the draft through there. Harry B.—What kind of a radio have you? Cullen McG.—It's the railroad type,- the kind that whistles for every station. Ivan P.—The tunnel we just passed through cost a million dollars. Doris L. It was a total waste of money as far as you are concerned. Mr. Ingles (in General Science class)—A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer. Keith B.—That’s why I failed. Art G.—(in restaurant)—How is the chicken today? Waitress—Fine! How’s yourself? leacher—Do you know why you failed? August McG.—I haven’t an idea. Teacher—Correct. Mr. Ingles—Is there an instrument for measuring density? Pud F.—Certainly, the report card. “What course do you expect to graduate in?” “In the course of time.” “It’s the little things in life that tell,” said Virginia Q., as she dragged her small niece from under the sofa. Mr. Fagan—Wake that girl next to you, will you? Irin W.—Wake her yourself. You put her to sleep. cacacZBKSCZSK 19 2 9 ErrcrtK ;? nm'w I'age one hundred [ScrsscraecKxs THE WALNUT TREE ccxocxasraM 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 Co. Artistic Job Printing A Specialty Walnut Illinois E. J. ROSS CLOTHES SHOP QUALITY—SERVICE—SATISFACTION Walnut, Illinois A. T. CLOTHES STORE Home of Hart, Schaffner and Marx Clothes and Florsheim Shoes Walnut, Illinois Gifts for All Occasions at COZY HAT SHOPPE :o;c::ac::3crcc::3:x2c 19 2 9 Page one hundred one !:c::sc sc::2c: THE WALNUT TREE c:BX3::aB a[o] FAVORITE SONGS OF SOME HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS Elvin F.......................................“I Love Me” Harvey McK....................................“I'll Get By” Everett P................................“He, She and Me” Eleanor I.......................“Good Little, Bad Little. You Donald I.................“Sittin’ and Whittlin’ All Day Long” Jeff I................................................“Co-ed” Mary W...............................“My Suppressed Desire” Lois G.................................................“Iowa Willie O...........“That Precious Little Thing Called Love” Ina P.................................“I Want To Be Bad” Mr. Fagan—What marked the climax in Luther’s life? Whisper from Behind—Diet of Worms. Vance P.—Died of worms. Dale E. (1:30 A. M., reaching regretfully for his hat)—Well I must be off. Dorothy H.—That’s what 1 thought when I met you. Raymond R.—Well, I’ve passed Physics at last. Helen B.—Honestly? Ray—What difference does that make? First Farmer—I've a freak on my farm, a two-legged calf. Second Farmer—I know. He came to call on my daughter last night. • • • Doctor—I’m afraid I’ve bad news for you. You will never be able to work again. Marvin B.—Whadda you mean, bad news? And from the depths of the sedan There came a muffled curse He was trying to fold a road map Same as it was at first. Mr. Ingles—What is chlorophyl? Kenneth E.—Why it’s a er-er -it- Mr. I. (exasperatedly)—The green in plants is chlorophyl but not all the green things are in plants. Miss Ostland (to shoe clerk)—I want some shoes for gym. Clerk—Certainly. How old is Jim? L6:c::ac::3cxcc::3c :=:c: 19 29 cxazxscxacxa [o] Page one hundred two rsSczzssxxssr.zsE2 THE WALNUT TREE caxsacxarcxsK; in mi 1 hi in hi iiiitiiiiiiiii mu iiiiiuiiiiiiHiiiii ';i' iniiimihi i iiimiaiu iiiiihiih uiuiciiini iiiiim!imiii!ii;uiiiH-Miiiin.:iiimn:;iHiiiii.;imii inuiinii hi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiimiiii n McCarthy's cash grocery THE SANITARY JACK SPRAT STORE We buy for Cash and sell for Less Phone R-271 Delivery All Day Walnut, 111. I ------------ J KNIGHT’S CAFE Invites You Lunches, Meals and Short Orders at all times Always just good food Ice Cream Candy Cigars ..............................Will—......... winiiwiinunimrg LIVEY’S MARKET We Give Service And Satisfaction Our prices on choice home killed Meats are exceedingly low ......lllilini,,MHu0iinlillll,iiiiiiiiinliliiwiiitliiuliiiiiilniuu!nniiiitniiiiiimiiiiiuiiiiniiiiiniii iiiiiiiii siiiiiifciiiiihniiiiiiiir:miii!L%iiirwiiHn i!ii«iui iuiiiiniiinmiiiiaHiiMii “THERE IS NO STRING ATTACHED” Our teas, coffees, sugar, spices, and provisions have been rigidly tested before they were admitted to this store, you can buy here safely whether you are a judge or not. W. F. KEITH A HN GROCER K c: :sc::acr2c::3:isc: 19 2 9 lacxsexnnxiacs z asxa u Page one hundred three ggfssacsac afcr: THE WALNUT TREE Mr. Hatland—Gorden, put up that magazine. Gordon N.—I’m looking for something to draw. Mr. H.—Draw your breath. Miss White (in English 1)—Everyone should have an oral theme for tomorrow. Eugene J.—Should they be written in ink? Blest be the tie that binds His collar to his shirt. For underneath that little band Hides half an inch of dirt. Miss Ostlund—Grace White, what are you laughing at? Grace—We’re laughing at you. Miss O. (not hearing)—You’re just like a kindergarten child, always laughing at nothing. Helen McG.—This piano reminds me of Asia Minor. Miss Strouss—Yes, it is cpiite ancient. Helen—And it has a dead C in it. A girl's head like a memory book Is crowded with thoughts of love, But man’s, like his pipe, is emptied After each flame is gone out. Eugene J.—August, you're wanted in the gym. August—What’s the matter? Eugene—There’s a dumb-bell missing. First E’lea—Been on a vacation? Second Flea—No, only on a tramp. Lois G.—Can you keep a secret? Mary W.—I’ll tell the world. Miss White—It gives me great pleasure to give you C in Algebra. Harold F.—Aw, give me A and enjoy yourself. ♦ • Bob—Irin, would you like a nut sundae? Irin—I’d love to. Bob—Then I’ll be around Sunday. Page one hundred four 19 29 : ;c;:scz2c:zzscz THE WALNUT TREE cxzaczincxaK Walnut Oil Co. Frank Gramp Co. We Handle Poultry, Eggs and Cream Anti Knock Gasoline and Quaker State Motor Oil Hennery’s Our Specialty Of course you want to build for the future now— insure yourself of financial independence in your later life—But how to do it? Let this bank help you. Come in any day you have time and let’s lay out together your plan of saving and investing. Our training is sound and practical and our help is yours for the asking—as much of it as you want. CITIZENS STATE BANK WALNUT, ILLINOIS H c: igc: igcxgc: :acxac: 19 2 9 :ac::2c::a:iac2sc::3 K Page one hundred five oc::sc sc::sc: THE WALNUT TREE e err :ae� r ran-rraW SO WHY STUDY? The more we study The more we learn. The more we learn The more we forget. The more we forget The less we know So why study? The less we study The less we learn. The less we learn The less we forget. The less we forget The more' we know. So why study? M iss Ostlund (to butcher)—Have you any brains? Butcher—No, hut I have a heart, a tongue, and a liver. Blessed is the man who has nothing to say and refrains from letting others know it. “Cold, dear?” “About to freeze.” “Want my coat, dear? “Only a sleeve.” Four wheels, two axles, for flat tires And a dented, banged-up pan; One cylinder and a pint of gas, Xo wheel brakes, and the reader has A real collegiate can. Mr. Hatland—How is it. Henry that no matter how quiet and peaceful things are, as soon as you appear on the scene, trouble begins? Henry W.—1 don’t know, sir, I guess it’s a gift. GEGGRA PH IC A I. LUNCH “Are you Hungary?” “Yes, Siam.” “Den Russia to the table and I’ll Fiji.” “All right. Sweden my coffee with a Cuba sugar and Denmark my bill.” ;e;c::2c::3crsc::2EX2c: 19 2 9 Page one hundred six KcacxsKata THE WALNUT TREE iiimuiiiuiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiHiuiwiiiui'iiiiuniiniiiiiwi trmiiiiiiiiimiiii uiiua iiin iiimiiiiii: fniiirMuran.iiiriiiiiMtiiiiui!iiiiiiuiiiimiiiii R. A. Tuckerman Company The Best of Furniture and Hardware Service Above Self Walnut, Illinois M!iiiiiiiiiiiiDiiiimiiiiitmiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiii!iiiimiiimt; BURKE’S For Groceries and Quality i'tiiiiii!;iiiiiii:ii!iinniiiuimitni!iiimiiii!Hiiiiimiiiiiii:ii It was Franklin who said: “If you would know the value of money, try to borrow some. Old Ben was a great apostle of thrift because he knew how closely it was related to bank credit. Learn the habit of thrift by learning to save a part of what you earn. We loan money more readily to those folks who have been able to save some of their own. FIRST STATE BANK Walnut, Illinois aRmmnannnninnnnnniiramuMiiiiMiiiniauBnimBHamiiamimiiia Mnn!ii!nniaau:ii WFi-nKvnergtrrncxac: 19 2 9 Page one hundred seven c::scisc::sc: THE WALNUT TREE Eac;:x:sB::a[G] Said Marvin S. to his mamma: I want to be tough; I want to smoke and chew; I want to run around at night Like other fellows do. Little Roy—Make noise like frog. Grandpa. Grandpa—Why ? Little Boy—Because papa said when you croaked we’d get $10,000. Mr. Fagan----Suppose a member of the cabinet died, who would of- ficiate? Kenneth H.—The undertaker. Everett P.—Shut that door! Were you born in a barn? Dale E.—Yes, and every time I see a donkey like you I get lonesome for my old home. Mrs. Keigwin (in Senior English)—What is the knocking in “Macbeth?” Ray D.—Oh, that’s Duncan kicking the bucket. King of the Pirates—What's that wriggling object off near the horizon? Dick Dead-Eye—I don’t know. It must be a nervous wreck. “How many subjects are you carrying?” “Carrying one and dragging three.” Eileen (at the dance)—Don’t you think I’m light on my feet? Marvin S.—Yes, but I wish you'd step off of mine. Gordcn W.—What makes your hair so red ? Sterling Y.—Oh, it was so wirv that when I washed it. it rusted. Ward F. (to circus man)—Why do you feed your elephants mothballs? ( ircus Man—1 o keep the moths out of their trunks. Ovanda C.—I’m in the food business. Jennalee R.—What part? Ovanda—The eating part. K c::ac::a:xac::a:x2c: 19 2 9 lJage one hundred eight :acx2K3:2acrsc::a gg MEsasxaEcCaEC THE WALNUT TREE cciaE:ac::a;c iHi!i!i� uumiiiiiMifniMiiiiipiiiimiiiiiiiiMiii:fmiiii� nil STUDENT Headquarters For SH E A PEEK’S COMPLETE LINE OF —LIFETIMES— DESK SETS PENS PENCILS SKRIP, LEADS, ERASERS J. F. WINGER Jeweler and Optometrist IllilllllllllUIIIIIIUIIIiniillllillllllllllll Hardware and Furniture Quality Merchandise At Prices That Please J. E. Schwarzentraub and Company Established 1888 Walnut, Illinois iMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHfUiiiiiiMiiqiriiiiiiiutiiiiiiiTi S:iuMtinmiiiDn:iiitiHiiiHiMiiiitkiiiiiiGii(iimtiiniatimamBiiiiimi iiuiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiNiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiiwiiiiniHiJiHiiiuiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiM.iiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiiii.iiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiidiiiiiiiiiiru Baby Chicks and Poultry Supplies STIVER HATCHERIES WALNUT, ILLINOIS ii!titiiiii tiiiiii m:iinm!iuuiiiiiiMiiiiu;iiii:{iiiiiiiiiiiiimi!iiioiiiii!iiumi(iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiRiiiiitiuT ic::ac::3cr2c::2cz3c: 19 2 9 Page one hundred :i c:;Gc::sc::r.c: THE WALNUT TREE Willie O.—My, I certainly enjoyed that dance. Nina G.—I'm so glad, now I feel that I lost those slippers to a good e. ❖ ❖ ❖ Art G.—Ingels wears Indian neckwear. Kenneth E.—How come? Art—Bow ties and Arrow collars. 'I ❖ ❖ SPRING FEVER I wish that when I go to class 1 wouldn’t have to hurry. I’d like to wander down the hall, Without a cause to worry. It’s hard to cudgel over math, To trace the rule of kings, When all of outdoors is asking me To think of other things. I want to throw my hooks aside And heed the call of Spring; Idle hours are not for me— But I wish the hell would ring. Mrs. Keigwin—Give a word with bewitches in it. Carl K.—Go ahead. I’ll bewitches in a minute. Willie O.—I’ve had this car for years and never had a wreck. Harvey McK.—You mean you’ve had this wreck for years and never had a car. Marvin S.—You always sit down on my jokes. Verner B.—I wouldn’t if they had a point to them. Little drops of learning. Little drops of spunk, Help the lucky Freshman To pass without a flunk. Mr. Ingles—What is a caterpillar? Dick Ross—An upholstered bug. [o:c::ac::3:xsc::3::sE:: 1‘aye one hundred ten 19 2 9 :o:c::aErac::arc THE WALNUT TREE tscaczsczal imuintiiiiBiiiitniiiiiiniiiimiiiiiiiniiiiniiiiiiiniimHi;!iti!iiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiin:miiBiir!iii!iii.niiiiui!!i;i Burkle’s Garage AUTO WASHING PRESSURE GREASING The Rexall Store Drills and School Supplies All kinds of Auto Repairing and Accessories J. M. ARNOLD iiiiiiuiiiiimiiiiiaiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiinitiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiatiiiiii:mi iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuimiiiiiiiii:iiiiiii� miiiii iiiiiiHiiumHii GOOD, BETTER, BEST Is the quality Iron Clad hosiery has carried for more than fifty years. Our monthly specials afford you a real opportunity to buy the new offerings as they appear. We guarantee Iron Clad Hosiery to be free from defects and to give satisfactory service. Any that fail may be returned to be replaced. For sale at the Quality Store. G. P. Frederick Walnut, Illinois TAPCEtD HtEL iiinimi!i!imiiiiiiimii:i! iimiriiiiiiiT'tiitiftiiiMniiiiiiiiiiiiinniiiitmmnmnnn 19 29 Page one hundred eleven i!!mtii!Hui� iiuiiiHiiMe!]iiiiii iamiiinHiiini iiiin!iui«uiiiaiuiiii)inmiiMiu yo:c::acrac:raE THE WALNUT TREE B2Eocrac: Bay R.—'I here’s a kid with good stuff in him. I homas D.—Let’s follow him. Maybe we can find out where he got it. Cullen McG.—Can you remember when I was the smartest one in the Biology class? irginia K.—No, you see 1 haven’t had Ancient History. Cents—There is nothing worse than being old and bent. Non-cents— es, there is, to be young and broke. Timely Proverbs: He who hesitates is honked. Two is company, three is a crowd in a rumble seat. W hat can t be cured one must be careful not to catch. hen youth calls to youth it makes a lot of extra business for the telephone company. (Kanda C. Oh, dear, I have a sliver under my fiinger-nail. Ldna V.—Well you shouldn't scratch your head. Harry F. and Arthur W. were fighting on a street corner one day when Mr. Melton passing by interrupted by saying, “Boys, it isn’t nice to fight.” Art replied, “We’re not fighting; we’re having a Faculty meeting.” CAN YOU IMAGINE— Ovanda Cook being c|uiet for five minutes? illie Ohda with four A’s on his report card for one six weeks? Carl Kiser passing out of the Freshman Class? Alice Gramer not kicking someone on the shins? Ruth Forney being the first one to school? Edna Glaze cutting her long locks? Maxine Hall with a dirty face? Jennalce Brown expelled from school on account of bad behavior? Ward Fisher a six-foot president? Dick Ross with a string of F’s? Eileen Brandenburg not grinning? Ina Peterson not talking? Cullen McGonigle not being sent to the office? Enid Peterson with her hair mussed up? Gineth Glafka not talking about her dates? AC.ixr'sczsBxicxsc' 19 2 9 Page one hundred twelve ' ggc::3czae:mc: THE WALNUT TREE cx:aczsBna[o] nillllUlllflllillllllllinillllllllilimill!iniilllHlliimi!!IIIIIHIIIIIilltlMltlll!llllllllimilllH!lllllllll|tllllllllilllllllUtHllllllllllllltllllllMlllliUlllllllllllllUIMHmillll 1lllllllllll1li« l|IIKIilllltill!!IIIIU We wish to thank the members of the Senior Class, and the entire school for their patronage during the past year. HAMM’S STUDIO Phone 390 Princeton, III. ............................................... A. E. BURRESS DENTIST WALNUT BANK BUILDING Phone R-441 imiiiiiiuaiiiinaiiiiiiiniiiMiiimiiiiiMiiii:i� uiwiii� miiwiiii 3iHmniiHiiiiinnnr iHiinvjMumii«mn«iini inai!ii,j'.uu ii!'iiML:rinan'iuiiiiiMaiiiiaiiiiii«iiiinHiiii«iiiraMiimiiiniaaiianiuiimiiiiiiiiiniiim' Dear Reader: Thus we come to the close of the seventh volume of the Walnut Tree in which we have tried to recall past memories and half-forgotten events of our school year. We hope that in reading over our book you will be cheered a little and have your corner made a little brighter by this bit of reminiscence. —The Seniors '29. Her :nc: raEcsK: 19 2 9 Page one hundred thirteen ;!:;c::3crac::ac: THE WALNUT TREE BSZdcxacxa®! AUTOGRAPHS :o:c::3c::3czsc::scrac: 19 2 9 :a:-sc::acz3cz3c::aH Page one hundred fourteen