Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

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THE MEDLEY 19 High School Play. “Matinee also.” 20 Lady from Jacksonville advertising 111. Women’s College at Jacksonville. H. S. Dance this eve given by H. S. boys. 26 Mr. Magruder announced that one point would betaken from each grade for each case of tardiness. MARCH 2 Exams. Girl’s Club gave Kid Party” at Anna Wilson’s. 4 President Wilson reinaugurated. 5 Miss Custer announced in Semi-Chorus that Isle of Nid Nod” was a song to be sung in contest in May. Boy practice Glee Club. 7 Senior class meeting concerning Medley. 13 Had pictures taken for Medley. 14 Senior class worked on Medley all day. 15 Those in Semi-Chorus Contest practiced. 21 Teachers Exam. 29 Exams. APRIL 1 April Fool’s Day. 6 Boy’s Dance. 9 Medley all in and will soon be printed. 20 Semi-Chorus goes to Sidell for meet. Track meet Sided also. 27 Track meet of 6th. 7th. and 8th grades in W. T. H. S. district. MAY 5 County Track Meet. 8 Medley out and being sold. 12 Charleston Eastern Illinois Track Meet. 22 Final Exams. 25 Baccalaureate Sermon. 29 8th Grade graduation. 30 Senior Banqnet. 31 Class Day. JUNE 1 Graduation the One” day in the history of the class of ’17. 2 High School Picnic. 2li Drusilla Marshall

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THE MEDLEY NOVEMBER 1 Freshman Class party tonight; Seniors and Teachers to be special guests. Party at Ralph Ellsworth’s. 3 Big Mass Meeting tonight before game tomorrow at Danville. 6 Seniors worrying about teachers’ exams. Danville won Sat. at football. 7 Small-pox raging. Most of students have arms vaccinated. Two weeks vacation on account of small-pox. 27 Back from vacation. No game for Thanksgiving. 29 Exam in American History. DECEMBER 4 Seniors got grades from teacher’s exam. All passed in a few subjects. 5 An Indian Princess gave a lecture. 11 Ground white with snow. Miss Custer trying to get up a community Xmas tree. Lower grades learning appropriate songs to sing. 18 Skating time —A 19 Formed a “Girls Club” today, going to help poor children. 20 Last day of school before Xmas. Girl’s Xmas tree. Booze was Santa Claus. Children enjoyed themselves. JANUARY 1917 2 Back from vacation and hard to get to work. 3 Miss Freeman visits H. S. 9 Kodak pictures of football boys were taken. 10 Mr. Magruder has Lagrippe. No history. 15 Practice for play has begun, “High Jinks”, under the direction of Miss Haworth. 17 Very cold in school this week. FEBRUARY 3 Seniors received their rings today. fi Tickets out for “H. Jinks” today. Pennant to be given the class which sells the most tickets. 7 Play decided to be February 19th. 9 Current Events in History. 15 Had three visitors, Mr. Lowell, Mr. Dugas and Miss Roland, Mr. Ma-gruder’s friend. Organized H. S. Newspaper Staff. Paper to be read every Friday. 25 16

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THE MEDLEY “Mayings” Mr. Cass: “So much for that.” Mr. Campbell: “If you play football, I’ll see that Mr. Magruder ex- cuses you for a few minutes before 3:00 (P.M.).” Mr. Magruder. “Be sure and get this because you might be asked on teacher’s examination.” Miss Haworth: “Roland take y urseat.” Roland: “It’s too heavy.” Miss Custer: “You must study in this theory class.” Roland (after telling the Life of Irving he said: “He died and was planted.” Miss Haworth: “Bring your book to the front.” Drusilla: “Gee! Whack!” Frances: “Ach Himmel.” Gertie: “Well, wouldn’t that jar you!” Miss Haworth: “Ja Fraulein.” Ed Zaniewsky: “Tish, tish.” Gertie: “Gee, Fritz.” Mr. Campbell: “Shut up.” Miss Haworth: “Come to the desk.” Mr. Magruder or (Mac): “Keep juiet in here, Meyer.” Miss Haworth to the Senior German Class: “Your mouths fly open and words issue forth.” Mr. Magruder: “Van Buren came in with the Panic.” Drusilla: “ Honest to John Brown’s body.” Fred: “Gee, whiz.” Genevieve: “I suppose so.” Miss Haworth: “I’ll see you at 3:20 (P. M.).” Helen: “Well, good night.” 27