Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1924 volume:

O' � ,,«■ ■ ■ ■ � ■ • - — ■� ■■ n — - -•.• — .ruVr ?! I i' JANUS Published Annually by the SENIOR CLASS OF THE WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 1 WESTVILLE. ILLINOIS VOLUME VI � ■ “ “• - —■ ■ � - —i-nnrn-jlruV J 19 24 JANUS MISS VELDA R. ELDER mMiuukiiiiiiiiiiiiHmiiiniiumnuiiiHiinn� uti«mimBi luimuiHiumijuiumnuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiitmiuimiMiiuiinui JANUS TO MISS VELDA R. ELDER for her invaluable services and relentless spirit. we the Senior Class of 1924. respectfully and affectionately dedicate this vol- WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL 19 JANUS 24 WESTVILLE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL The high school today is the center of interest in our community. Xot only locally hut throughout the state it has gained fame. And yet, though it holds such an important place among the interests of the town, some important things which go on within the school are unknown to many. It is these things which I shall try to bring before you. Due to the conscientious work of the school board we now have a faculty which has helped to put us on the same standard as the best high schools of the state. Mrs. Grubb, Mr. Collins, and Mr. Sutherd are the “old reliables' 'of the school. They' have stood by us through thick and thin. It is their never ceasing labor which has brought us to the top. Mrs. Grubb has been here longer than any of the other teachers, and through her years of service she has built up a strong department and a lasting friendship among all of us. Mr. Collins has been the mainstay of the school. Through his untiring efforts he has brought the school up to a very high standard along educational lines. Mr. Sutherd has put Westville on the map bv producing athletic teams which are famous throughout the state. He has brought the athletics and science departments to the best possible standard. No doubt all of us are well acquainted with the efficient work of Miss Fleming. Miss Elder, and Miss Dependahl. These teachers have devoted much time and hard work making their respective departments what they are today. Miss Dependahl coached the Junior play, the first of its kind here. It proved to be such a great success that it has come to stay. To Miss Fleming must go the credit of seeing the Senior play through, which was the biggest success of the year. “Miss Cherry-blossom, an operetta, supervised by Miss Farmer, proved to be a huge success. Another of Miss Farmer’s accomplishments is the high school orchestra which has made a great hit” in this vicinity. Miss Cade and Mr. Alison are the newcomers. Miss Cade has charge of the domestic science department and Mr. Alison is the history instructor. Sociology, orchestra work, medieval and modern history, public speaking. and general science are new courses which have been added to the curriculum of the school. Much interest has been shown in the boys' and girls' intra-mural basket ball contests. Also the girls' inter-society basket ball game was the official “hair-raiser” of the season. A silver loving cup was awarded the winning literary society in the public speaking contest. We may sa_v that beyond a doubt Westville High has come to the front by leaps and bounds this year, the most successful in the history of the school. —Wesley Hickman, ’24. Herbert Robert , Victor Herman. John Shinikna. Chaa. 8tevfn� , 1 r. B. Taylor. Mike Kelly. H. K. Ercanbrack BOARD OF EDUCATION Financi President Ur. Buford Taylor Secretary John F. Shimkus MEMBERS Victor Herman H. E. Ercanbrack Charles Stevens M. J. Kelly Herbert Roberts ATTORNEY J. M. Boyle COMMITTEES Buildings and Grounds— Mr. Kelly Mr. Stevens Mr. Ercanbrack Mr. Ercanbrack Mr. Shimkus Mr. Herman Supply— Mr. Roberts Mr. Herman Mr. Kelly Privileges— Mr. Kelly Mr. Herman Mr. Ercanbrack TEACHERS AND COURSE OF STUDY Mr. Shimkus Mr. Kelly Mr. Roberts Yimi 'S'n ' ss. S c . r� 33J 3A? T h«Y JB lue A , Bl V pl'inl tr, � ' cor 19 JANUS G. R. COLLINS, PRINCIPAL CARRIE W. DEPEXDAHL, 15. A. University of Illinois English RUTH M. FARMER. B. M. University of Illinois Music E. C. V. AE1SOX. B. A. University of Illinois History and Social Sciences uMiiuriinuiir� iu 19 24 JANUS faculty MII.DKEl) 1). FLEMING, H. A. University of Illinois Mathematics MARY JANEGRUBB Brown’s Business College Gregg Normal School Business HELEN J. CADE. B. S. University of Illinois Home Economics ( . E. SUTHERI). lames Millikin I niversitv Science Athletics 19 JANUS 24 JANUS STAFF Editor-in-Chief Wesley Hickman Asst. Editor-in-Chief Albert Sedlak Husiness Managers ........... .................. Anna Mellon, Amelia Orlea Advertising Managers ........................ Florence Adams. Margaret Henderson, Mary Lietard Literary Editor ..... Tony Falser Calendar Editor ..... ....... Eileen Kelly (iirl Athletics ................... Mary Lietard Boy’s Athletics ............................. Charles Simpson, Eldwine Jones Snapshot Editor Anna Mellen Alumni Editor Victor Stanevich Dramatics nna Mellen. Margaret Henderson Society Editor Margaret Henderson Joke Editor John Hissong Class Typists ......................... ................ Amelia Orlea, Anton Kulevich mttiintnitiHiiHtiiiiiiiiiiHiirtiiiMdiiiti miiuiiit •ll'j'lW! TBt� % JANUS SENIORS JOHN HI8SONG (Baker) Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; President of I. B. 1.8 4; Joke Editor of Westville High 3; Joke Editor for Annual 4; Class President 3, 4- “Begone, dull care; Thou and 1 shall never agree.” , FLORENCE ADAMS (� � h) Philo 2, 3. 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Rooter’s Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Advertising Westville High 3; Dramatics 2, 3, 4. Manager of Janus 4; Society Editor An all round, good-natured girl—well liked by everyone.” a TONY BALSEK (Weenies) Class Secretary and Treasurer 1, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3 4; Track 2, 3, 4; President of Philo Lit. Society 4; Literary Editor of Janus 4. “Bon Dieu, please remember the pattern and make many more on this plan. 19 JANUS 24 SENIORS MAX DARK IN MARGARET HENDERSON (Margy) C hairman of I. B. I. program committee 4; Girl’s Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl's Athletic Association Committee 4; Rooter’s Club 2, 3, 4; Reporter for Westville High 3; Asst. Editor of Dramatics for Annual t; Vice President for Class 2. ’A maid of grace and complete majesty.” RICHARD DORSETT (Dick) Philo 3, 4; Class Dramatics 3, 4. Reporter 3, 4; “The personification of dignified importance. IH4IMI iiUfimniiiiimiiiiiiiniHiiiuimut i)i)fti nii(ff� 19 JANUS SENIORS WKSLKY HICKMAN (Doc) 1. B. I. 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Football 4; Dramatics 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Editor-in-Chief 4; Editor-in-Chief of Westville High 3- •‘He is a scholar and a ripe and a good one, exceedingly wise, fair spoken and persuading.” EILEEN KELl.Y (Eily) Philo 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 4; Editor of Calendar, Janus 4; Rooters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics 2, 4. A maiden never bold, of spirit still and quiet.” ROY JESUP (Rocky) Literary Editor of Westville High 3- Class Poet, Janus 4; Orchestra 4; Class Reporter, Westville High 4. “For a good poet’s made, as well as born.” iMiiiDuumiiqtiuiuiiHiiiiuiiiuuiiinwdii JANUS 24 19 SENIORS ELDWINE JONES (Shannon) Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4: o u2, 3 4; Vice President Class •i; Athletic Reporter for Westville Hi� rh 3; Athletic Reporter for Janus 4. I was the boy for bewitching 'em.” MARY LIETAR1) (Marie) Philo 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 4; President of W. D. 0’s 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Assistant Ed-itor-in-Ohief of Westville Hi h 3-Girl’s Athletics of Westville High 3; Secretary and Treasurer of Girls’ Athletic Association 4. “She is energetic and what she does sh-does with all her mijfht.” ANTON KULEVICH (T. K.) Philo. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Drama tics 3. 4; Class Typist 3, 4. Ehe world’s no better if we worry, Life’s no lonjrer if we hurry.” 19 JANUS 24 SENIORS GEORGE REDULIS (Bolshie) Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Philo 2, 3, 4; Class Will for Annual 4; Dramatics 3, 4. “For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still.” ANNA MELLEN (Mulligan) Vice President of Class 4; Captain of Basketball team 1, 4; President of Girl’s Athletic Association 4; Secretary and Treasurer of Philo's 4; Alumni Editor for Westville High 3; Business Manager of Annual Staff 4; Snap-shot Editor of Janus 4; Cheer Leader 4. “The jolliest, happiest sort of a girl, and a friend to everyone.” JOHN SAVICKEY 19 JANUS 24 SENIORS ALBERT SEDLACK (Al) Declamation 1; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor of Annual 4. “One of those unusual humans, who really loves to work.” AMELIA ORLEA (Melia) Business Manager Westville High 3; Business Manager Janus 4; Dramatics 2, 3, 4; Rooter’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Semi-Chorus 2; Class Typist 3, 4. “Blest with plain reason and sober sense.” CHARLES SIMPSON (Todd) Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; I. B. I. 2, 3, 4; Athletic Reporter of Westville High 3; Athletic Reporter of Janus 4. “He was ever known to be a man, frank, open, generous.” JANUS 24 19 Mran SENIORS JOHN SNEYD JESSIE SLAZAS (Jessie) Philo 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Class Historian 4: Orchestra 4; Rooter’s Club 2, 3, 4. What sweet delight a quiet life affords. VICTOR STANEVICH (Vic) Track 4; Basketball Class Team 3, 4; I. B I. 2, 3. 4. “'Men of few words are the best men.'’ JANUS 24 19 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1921, we entered the Westville Township High School, a Freshmen class of twenty-eight. However, most of us were not as green as Freshies usually are as we had attended the seventh and eighth grade in the High School building. We organized our class, electing Helen Williams, president. The class as a whole took a real interest in athletics, and it is. perhaps, due to that early interest which has made it possible for our class to produce some of the best athletes Westville High School has ever had. Our Freshmen athletes were members of the football and basket ball squads and track team. The Freshmen girls organized their basketball team and started out early in the year. Socially we did not star. yet. we made an excellent record. As we progressed along we entered our Sophomore year, which proved more successful as we had passed that somewhat green stage. ()ur class became smaller as we lost six of our original number. Wesley Hickman was elected our class president. Our class was represented by three girls in semi-chorus, two boys in dramatics and in athletics we took a prominent place. Then we became proud Juniors with John Hissong for our class president. Vre decided to continue the publication of the Westville High, a newspaper begun by the class of the preceding year. With Wesley Hickman editor-in-chief, the paper became rapidly a great factor in our High School life. We were especially proud of our Junior boys, who met with great success in athletics. Seven of the Junior boys received letters in football and five of them received medals at the close of the basket ball season. Our girls together with the Seniors of '23 won the Girls’ Basketball Tournament. Two of our girls won places in semi-chorus and we distinguished ourselves in dramatics and in scholarship as well. Though it seems but a month, it was nine months ago we entered High School as Seniors. In preparation for the activities we expected to take up, we again elected John Hissong our class president and made Wesley Hickman the editor-in-chief-of our annual. With nine of our boys on the football squad Westville High won the Vermillion County County Football pennant. Such stars as Tony Balser. George Kedulis. Kldwine Jones and Charles Simpson, on our basketball team, won their way to fame, while Mary I.ietard and Anna Mellen cheered them on. )ur girls have had their athletic teams as well. In dramatics, orchestra and literary contests, members of our class could be found doing their share for Westville High. Our scholarship has been high, seven of our members making the Honor Roll It is therefore with regret that we leave behind us this High School where we have found both pleasure and scholastic advancement possible. But with the knowledge we have acquired here, as a stepping stone toward higher things, we feel that, “The future we may face now we have proved the past. —Jessie Slazas, ’24 iiuitiiHiilHiiiiMiiiiintiitiunroniiiiwiinnitmMUvnM 19 JANUS 24 CLASS O R A T I () N When we entered Westville Township High School, in nineteen hundred and twenty, we were just beginning to face a few of the difficulties of life. In the grades our courses were outlined for us but when we came here we had to decide definitely what course we wished to pursue. We wandered about the building as all green Presides do. trying to find which room to go to, and which class was next. It was hard for us to get a foot-bold, but we braved the hardships with a smile and were soon over our greenness. We went about our new work cheerfully. It was a gradual uphill battle, but we had come here with the determination to get an education. We were proud of the building with which the school board and patrons had tarnished us. and took an interest in the school and its activities. Now we are about to reap that which we have sown. We have been given the elementary principals of an education. It is now for us to decide whether or not we will proceed onward and obtain a higher education which will make us more able to compete with the trials and hardships of life, and more competent to discharge our duties. Those, who plan to continue their education will find that they will repeatedly receive advantage over the individual who chooses or is forced to stop his education before coming to, or during the four years in High School. ()n the other hand, some may prefer, or may be compelled to go to work now. Although they are not able to obtain any further education, they can earn a better living with their twelve years of learning, than those with less. We realize, to the fullest measure, that we have received the best our High School had to offer through the kindness of our families and friends and with sincere gratitude to them we turn toward the future. Let us hope that we will go about our life work smiling as we did these four years in High School. Let us hope that we will do all in our power to become dedesirable citizens and help make this country a better place in which to live. And so throughout the time that we are facing the problems and performing the duties of our daily lives, we should never lose sight of the fact that, as our class motto asserts. “Toil conquers all things. —John Hissong, ’24. ■ ■ ♦ Janus am 1; oldest of potentates; Forward 1 look, and backward, and below 1 count, as god of avenues and gates. The years that through my portals come and go. I block the roads and drift the fields with snow. I chase the wild-fowl from the frozen fen ; My frosts congeal the rivers in their flow ; My fires light up the hearths and hearts of men. —LONG FPL LOW. iinn;imrinuui iimiiiiiiHiiiHMUHiKininiiiiiUiimiiMiimr 19 24 JANUS CLASS WILL We, the undersigned class of 1924. having been declared by our faculty, who are letting us graduate, to be in a sound state of mind, and being fully aware of the uncertainty of life and the inevitability of eternity and being desirous of providing for a settlement of our earthly and cherished possessions, do hereby make our last will and testament : To the faculty, we leave our sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful and noble class, which has been to them a great help, but no trouble. To the Juniors, we leave a roll of adhesive tape to be plastered over their mouths to prevent their being ninth hour convicts when they become Seniors. To the Sophomores, we leave a candle which we hope the class will burn late many a night next year in an effort to bring their grades up to our standard. To the Freshmen, we will a can of black Jap-o-lac to cover up their greenness. To Mr. Collins, we will a blood hound to help him catch the High School thieves. To Miss Elder, we will an iron rod to be used, if needed, on the next Annual Staff. To Mr. Sutherd, a radio with which to entertain himself after he leaves the W. T. H. S. for his summer vacation. To Miss Fleming, a bottle of snake oil to relieve the tired feeling of which she complained so much after Senior play practice. To. Mr. Alison, a filing desk to keep all the papers which were never returned to the pupils. To Miss Cade, some cooking utensils for next year's cooking class to wear out. To Mrs. Grubb, a little bank to keep the pennies turned in for typing pads. To Miss Farmer, our singing voices to be used in semi-chorus and on the pupils of the assembly during the singing period. To Miss Dependahl, a new recipe lor cooking “weiners at the “hot dog” stand next year. The following individuals do bequeath such personal property as is herewith mentioned: Florence Adams: To Sherwood Blue, her seat in the first row of Senior chairs. To Julia Columbus, her curls. Tony Balser: To Steff Meyers, the little bell he used to call the football players out to practice. To Billy Uporsky. his football suit. 19 24 JANUS Richard Dorsett: To Andrew Appanaitis. the rest of his package of absence blanks to be used to the best advantage. Victor Stanevich: To Mary Kelly, his footstool so that her feet will touch the floor when she moves into the Senior row'. To W alter Jaworski. a hair net and powder puff. Margaret Henderson: To Rosa Slazas, her prescription of an everlasting, guaranteed not-to-fade nose whitener. To Julia L’rasky. a package of chew ing gum to be used exclusively in Mr. Alison’s classes. To Johanna Possolt. a daily dozen record. to help her reduce. Wesley Hickman: To Ethel Stevens, his natural spit curl. To Helen Anderson, a bottle of freckle cream as an aid to her beauty. To Lucy Rauktis. his book of favorite songs and his musical voice. John Hissong: To Edward Delaney, his last oration for use in next year's Philo contest. To Orville Noel, his favorite hair groom. To Gladys Gerrard. his math, books. John Hissong and Margaret Henderson: To Helen Delaney, their “Rudolph Valentino Special dance steps. Roy Jessup: To Roy Howard, his cornet to practice breathing exercises upon. Edwine Jones: ... To Pete Ferpotto, his place as Senior Sheik and his favorite hair dye. To Edward Andrulis. his golden locks. Eileen Kelly: To Josie Matthews, a curling iron guaranteed to curl both sides of her hair alike. Mary Lietard: To Mildred Glodkowski. the remains of her hair to be used when she wishes to return to her former style of hairdress. To Susie Simon, a bathing cap to be kept in the girls' locker room. Anna Mellen: To Fern Hughes, a few of her dates as samples of what good dates should be. To Catherine Takacs. her shorthand book to be used to the best advantage. To lshmael Herman, an alarm clock to instill him with her wakefulness. Amelia Orlea: T o Stella Redulis. a roll of cord to tie her books to her assembly seat. lo Anna Raiser, her shoes worn to the Chrisman Tournament. George Redulis: To Catherine Rucker, a ring to take the place of his class ring on the first finger of her right hand, lo Genevieve Czapski, a basketball guaranteed to go through the basket in the girls’ basketball tournaments. Jessie Slazas: To Susie Krainock. a jew’s harp to be used in next year s orchestra. Charles Simpson: To Paul Somers, his Ford. To Carol Henderson, his gym suit, hair dye and place on the team. Anton Kulevich: To Ray Howard, his typewriter and place in Mrs. Grubb's affection. To Paul Urasky, a pair of rip-proof trousers to be worn on Freshmen “weenie roasts. John Savickey: To Frank Dowiatt. his report card as a model. To Louis Barnas. his rubber heeled shoes to be worn at all times and places. It is the will of the Senior class that these possessions be used to the best possible advantage and to be passed on later to those who need them. In witness whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our hand and seal this twenty-sixth day of May. in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-four. (Signed) THE SENIOR CLASS. George Redulis. ’24 v « CLASSES OF W. T. H. S. The Seniors are the smartest. The Juniors then next best; The Sophomores are the meanest. And the Freshmen are the rest. ’HHSiwmiimtiniuiii! ii.ntt.unuuiiincmKittr.iiiiimuHiUfff 24 19 JANUS CLASS PROPHECY SCENE I I’LACE. Office f Mary Lietard. secretary of the class of 1024. now physical director for women at the University of Illinois. TIME, 1934. (Mary enters carrying a pile of city directories, old letters and newspapers. Sits down wearily.) “Well. 1 will say this is worse than counting 1. 2, 3. 4. to make fat girls jump around. Hut June 8 is almost here and 1 promised I'd send out letters in plenty of time for all of our class to get back to Westville High for the reunion. So I'll do it if it takes me all night to find the addresses of some of these people. A few of them 1 haven't heard from for so long I have almost forgotten they existed. I guess I'd better go down the row the way our assembly chairs used to be placed so I'll not miss anyone. Florence Adams, first. Let me see. 1 had a letter from her about a year ago. (Ilunts through a pile of letters and finds a big fat one.) Here it is. She says she will be teaching at Central School this year. Now where are those form letters my secretary typed? Looks for the papers and finds them in the desk drawer.) “I'd lietter read one through to see if it sounds all right. (Reads.) I )ear Classmate: Don’t forget you have a date . At Westville High on June 8. For there in 1934 You'll see the class of '24. (signed) Mary Lietard. Class Secretary That sounds pretty good and there's one addressed.” (Addresses Hor-ence’s letter.) “Tony Malser. now. The last time 1 heard about him he had joined the Lincoln Lyceum Company and was preparing to give an illustrated lecture on A Box Car Trip Around the World.’ If I address this in care of that company it ought to reach him in time. (Addresses letter.) “lust last week 1 read an article in a magazine about a speech Richard Dorsett had made before the Electrical Engineering Association on ‘How the Engineers Can Save the World.’ The article said he lived in St. Louis so his address ought to be in this directory.” (Looks in directory.) 'A es, here it is. (Writes it down.) I’d like to know how it would feel to be as rich as Victor Stanevich. He has made quite a success on Wall Street as a broker and I m not at all surprised to find his address in such a prominent place in this New York directory.” (Finds his address and writes it down.) ii.Hi.iiiiiiiiiuiiiuuiii.Hiiiim iMiimi iM'iMi MM i imiiNit muiMMMMMMi 24 19 IMMUHUMttllllllllll JANUS It won't be much trouble to locate Margaret Henderson either for just last week 1 heard ‘Millionaire’ Smith’s daughter telling one of her friend that Miss Henderson was to come down here from Chicago to decorate their new summer home. (Addresses letter.) “Let's see. next. oh. yes, Reverend John Wesley Hickman. 1 read in last night’s paper that he will leave his pulpit in Cincinnati, for the summer. to speak on the chautauqua circuit and that he is going to be in Decatur the last of this week. I’ll send his letter over there and I think he'll get it. (Addresses letter from paper.) ‘‘John Hissong must have it easy sitting, in the state attorney’s chair. nd here’s his letter right here saving that he is a candidate for governor in the coming election and asking for my support. He’ll surely get it too.” (Uses the address on the letter.) 1 must go to that art exhibit in Chicago next week for Roy Jessup has one of his best pictures entered. That announcement says that he comes from Cleveland. Ohio, so his address will be in that city directory. To be sure, it is. (Writes it on letter.) “Eldwine Jones is next and 1 suppose I'll have to mail a letter to half a dozen different places before he gets it. The last time I heard anything about him he was surveying for some mine in South America. 1 think I have that old copy' of ‘The Westville High’ which gave his address.” (Hunts through the pile of papers and finds it.) “Rio de Janerio. South Mine. Division B. Well, I'll try that first.” “And right here is that clipping I saved from the New York Times, which gives an acount of Mile. Eileen Kellee’s last trip to Paris for new styles. If she comes to the reunion I’m going to ask her to design a gown for me so that 1 can say 1 ve had one made by' a real modiste for once in my life. (Addresses letter and looks at the list of names.) “Anna Mellen—yes-she used to sit behind me. How glad I am she has made such a hit on the stage with her dancing! And when 1 saw those lights flashing over the ‘Chicago Theatre’ announcing ‘Ann Mellen’ as feature dancer I was surely proud that 1 knew her. Her address will be in the back of this theatre magazine.” (Addresses her letter.) 1 wonder where 1 put that notice the Dean of women gave me announcing Amelia Orlea’s speech. ‘ She didn't know, of course, that I had known her in High School when she told me that Amelia was one of the leading suffragettes of today and that she was fortunate in getting her to speak before the girls' mass meeting next month. I think I’ll ask her to stay with me until time to go to the reunion.” (Writes invitation and addresses the letter.) “It’s funny that (ieorge Redulis should be a politician too. Yet I always knew he would be for he certainly used to like arguing. Every paper I’ve picked up lately quotes something from a speech of his. The people of California must be proud to have such a man in their state. This newspaper clipping says his home is in Los Angeles so he'll have quite a distance to come to the reunion.” (Addresses letter.) 19 JANUS 24 “I haven't heard much about John Savickey since he graduated from Dental College and began to practice in Indianapolis. Hut I saved the Danville paper that told about his wedding last summer so I'll send this letter to the address given there.” (Addresses letter.) “ ‘Todd’ Simpson was out in Seattle. Washington, building ships the last time lie wrote me. Here’s the last letter he sent me with ‘Smith’s Lumber Company. Seattle. Wash.’ on the letter head. Here’s hoping he’s still there.” (Addresses letter.) “Albert Sedlak is now coaching at Vale. I read in the paper not so long ago that his team had just finished another successful year and he had signed a contract for another four years. I'll just address this letter to ale College at New Haven.” “It was kind of Jessie Slazas to send me this invitation to her recital in Chicago even though I couldn’t go. I hear she has turned out some very fine musicians.” (Writes address from invitation.) ••Now for Anton Kulevich. They say he is one of the most famous banking experts in the state and it certainly isn’t surprising to find his name heading'the list of Danville hankers in this city directory. (Uses directory to address the letter.) “Well, there all those letters are ready. I'll take them out and mail them now even though it's dreadfully late.” Exits.) —Curtain— SCENE II PLACE. Classroom at Wcstville Township High School. TIME. June 8, 1934. (Everyone is on stage talking excitedly and exchanging greetings.) (John Hissong gets behind a desk and pounds loudly. All become silent.) John—“Fellow classmates, we have met here to celebrate the 10th anniversary of our graduation from Wcstville Township High School. (Hearty applause from all.) “You will remember that at our last meeting in High School we voted to have a reunion and to tell what we had accomplished. Mary will now call the roll and as your name is called off rise and tell us what you have done. (Mary comes forward with secretary's book.) Mary—“Florence Adams.” Florence (rising)—“1 have taught half the children in Westville to count to ten.” Mary—“A worthy achievement! Tony Balser. Tony__“1 have travelled the world over and can tell you much of inter- est concerning everything I saw, I— iiinitMutuuuimuiiiiiiiiiutuiuniiuntni.N 19 JANUS 24 Mary— That's enough. There isn’t time for a lecture. Richard Dor-sett.” Richard As an engineer 1 can frankly say that us engineers have done more to save the world—” Marv— 1 he modesty of some of vou people appalls ine. Victor Stane vich.” ictor. I have made my money by honest effort and constant application to my work.” Mary—“A noble method! Margaret Henderson. Margaret—“1 have decorated so many houses I've lost count.” Mary—“Wesley 11 ickman.” Wesley—”1 have not worked for money or fame. Hut the former I got when the latter came.” Mary 1 hat s some riddle hut I guess we know what you mean, John Hissong.” John—“Modesty prevents me from telling you what a wonderful lawyer 1 have become. Go on to the next person.” Mary— W e know all about your modesty. Roy Jessup.” Koy—1,1 really intended to bring a picture to present to the High School hut as I forgot it I'll mail it next week.” Mary—“Good! Eldwine Jones.” Eldwine—“Surveying sure is the life.” Mary—“You ought to like it. It’s dangerous enough. Eileen Kelly.” Eileen—“My gown is a sample of what 1 can do.” Mary—“It's certainly wonderful. Well, I'm next and you all know that I teach gym. Anna Mellen.” Anna—“Well, all the boys may have a dance tonight with me to see what I can do.” Mary—“Amelia Orlea.” Amelia—“There are too many men here for me to tell how I became a great suffragette.” Mary—“Y ell. George Kedulis is the next then. George—“Arguing always was easy for me and that's all I’ve done.” Mary—“John Savickey.” John— I can pull your teeth absolutely without pain.” Mary—“Perhaps so. if I ever give you a chance to try it. Charles Simpson.” Charles 1 here s not much to say about ship building. It's just work.” Mary—“Anton Kulevich. Anton 1 have just applied that saying about saving vour pennies.” Marv—“You must have! Albert Sedlak.” Albert—“All I am or hope to he I owe to Mr. Sutherd. (Applause.) Mary— “Jessie Slazas.” Jessie—“I'd rather demonstrate than talk. Mary—“All right, you play our old class song and we’ll sing it. (Everyone stands and sings.) umuHumuiiiHimMHNiiniiiiiiuinmi 19 JANUS 24 CLASS SONG I. Then here's to Westville High School, And here’s t the Orange and Black In the four long years we’ve been with you, No honor did you lack. We have worked for you and fought for you. And tried to serve you well. And ever as through life we go Your praises we will tell. Chorus: Oh. Westville High. Our Westville High, No class can love you more. Nor serve you with more loyal hearts Than the class of '24. II. Then here’s to our wonderful faculty. And here’s to the school hoard too, Our earnest praise and hearty thanks We gladly give to you. With a wish for the best in the future To those, we say good-bye. Whom we leave here to carry on Our work at Westville High. —John Hissong. '24 x , SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS resident ........................... John Hissong Vice President ..................... nna Mellen Secretary and Treasurer Mary I.ietard Class Advisors Mr. Collins. Miss Elder Class Historian ...... Jessie Sla .as Class Reporter for Westville High Roy Jessup Class Prophet John Hissong Class Will ........................ George Redulis Class Poet ...Roy Jessup Class Motto .............. Labor omnia vincit Class Colors ........... Nile Green and Lavender Class Flower ......................... Sweet Pea 19 JANUS 24 CLASS POEM Come, my friends, and look with me! Here are the things you never thought to see! And things you never heard before, You’ll hear about the class of '24. John Hissong is our president. And a mighty fine chap is he! Anywhere there's lots of work, ( ur ‘Maker’ is sure to be. For an athlete or an actor. On him be sure to call. For he can do 'most anything. That can be done at all. If you like a jolly laugh. And a merry girl as well. There’s Florence, who always has A ready joke to tell. Next year when she's a school ma’am The kids will surely learn. That if they laugh instead of cry. They’ll have a lot more fun. We're proud of our famous ‘Weenies,’ He played halfback, you know— And out there on the football field. ou should have seen him go! And when it comes to basketball. He’s a district tourney star. For he can always take the ball Down where the baskets are. Victor is a quiet lad. But dependable just the same, He used to put the canvas up For every football game. For anything the rest of us, Just didn’t want to do. V e'd leave it to Victor and. you bet. He’d see the whole thing through. Now some of us are clever, And some of us are wise. But when it comes to dignity, Richard Dorsett takes the prize. He walked our halls of learning. With manly grace and ease. And ever in his pompous way. His teachers tried to please. Margaret is a clever girl. Pretty and studious, too. And anything you ask of her. She’ll gladly do for you. She can paint as well as draw. Cook as well as sew. So, of course, she'll succeed. Wherever she may go. Every class has its scholar, Who likes studies best every time. Yet a scholar and athlete In Wesley is combined. He was our annual editor. And our football center good. But when our grades were averaged, Head of our class he stood. Not every class has a poet, Who can draw a picture as well, But of his varied abilities. Modesty forbids him to tell. Yet if you wish to know him. Roy Jessup is his name. And some day if he’s lucky, He’ll win his way to fame. 19 24 JANUS A handsome youth is Eldwiuc Jones, But not a hit vain is he! For a black eye front a football game Makes him happy as can be. And a broken nose in basketball. Is just so much fun to him. For in a game with Danville. He’d fight ’till he died to win. If quietness were a virtue That by wishing we could possess. We’d all wish to be like Eileen. And like her be studious. Yet we would want her wit For measure good thrown in. Since making someone laugh, Is after all no sin. At football games or basketball. When you came the team to cheer. No matter how early you might arrive, j You’d find Mary waiting there. She cheered the team when winning. And she cheered it losing too. Whether the game was lost or won. She’d cheer 'til the last whistle blew. The peppiest girl in all the school Is the most popular, for it’s true That a cheery smile like Anna’s, Makes lots of friends for you. When she comes upon the stage. She always stands the test. For she made the operetta go. And the Senior play a success. A business-like girl Amelia is. For with all her push and vim. She worked like anything to bring The ‘ads’ for the Annual in. After she’s talked to a business man. Who owns a great big store. Into taking a five dollar ‘ad.’ She'll make him take some more. George is another of our class Whom everyone knows by sight. As being an ‘end’ on the football team. Who would put up an awful fight. At basketball, too, he was a star. And so fast and quick was he. That where he was and what he did, 11 is guard could never see. ‘Todd’ is a mighty fine ‘tackle.’ For he made All-State this year. And if you ask any team we played About him. this is what you’d hear. 1 hat man. if you try a forward pass. Will catch the ball in the air. And before you've got your breath again. Has scored a touchdown sure.” ( nr football team without ‘Snub.’ ould have been very sad indeed. For he was always ready To do anything ‘Fuzzy’ said. At his job of tackling. He surely was a bear. And his opponent always found That ‘Snub’ had beat him there. A very good girl is Jessie Who sits so quiet and still; She will never laugh in school. As the other girls will. But when she plays the violin. She sure can make a noise. Of course, it’s pretty for It charms the girls and boys. ‘T. K.’ is a regular ‘Whiz,’ In a line quite all his own. For in his work at typing 19 JANUS 24 All the prizes, he has won. He typed for our newspaper. And for our Annual, too. Without him to do the work. I don’t know what we’d do. Now Albert is a Senior boy. Who ‘guarded’ for Westville High, And never in a football game Did he let his ‘man’ get by. For our Senior play he worked To make posters, night and day, Then fixed a window and a safe. But no word of complaint did he say. You have seen them, one and all. The strong and athletic, clever and wise. Heard their deeds, both great and small; As a class, don’t you think, they’d take a prize? And you'll agree that if there were A master of men, or even more. Who trier! for years, he could not make A class to ecpial the one of '24. Roy Jessup, ’24. FAVORITE SAVINGS OK THE SENIORS Aw gwan ....................... Florence Adams I haven't studied that yet Richard Dorsett Ooh, that’d be fun ... Margaret Henderson 1 don't know ........ Victor Stanevich Oh, gee ....................... Wesley Hickman I’ll betcha ....................... John Hissong Wanna get throwed. Anna Mellen Modonchina ........................ Fldwine Jones I’ll give ya Anton Kulevich If that wouldn’t cork ya Mary Lietard Cri-yi ............................. Amelia Orlea Gee Whiz ..........................Albert Sedlak I wasn’t there when ya had that John Savickey I’ll say ....................... Charles Simpson I can’t. I gotta study Eileen Kelly Hey. teacher, ain’t that right? . George Redulis (Just smiles) ...................... Jessie Slazas Gotta a key to the music room Roy Jessup I ain’t goin’ to do it if I don’t have to Tony Falser 19 JANUS 24 NEW AUTHORS FOR OLD FICTION “Pollyanna” .................... Florence Adams “Lives of Great Men” ............... Tony Falser “Strictly Business” ............ Richard Dorsett “Daddy Long Legs” ............ Y'ictor Stanevich “Scandal” ................... Margaret Henderson “Little Minister Wesley Hickman “Much Ado About Nothing” John Hissong “Freckles” ......................... Eldwine Jones “All For Love” .............................. Anna Mellen “The Spectator” .................. George Redulis “Mark Anthony” ............ Anton Kulevich “The Iron Woman” ................. Mary Lictard “The Flirt” ...................... Amelia Orlea “The Fair God” ................... Albert Sedlak “Sweet Bells Out of Tune ........ John Savickey “Keeping Up With Lizzie” ........ Charles Simpson “The Fury” ......................... Jessie Slazas “Rusty Miller” ...................... Eileen Kelly “Paradise Lost .............................. Roy Jessup mwiUMHmMWiniumMUttmt 24 19 JANUS I )ear Editor: Please don’t mention that we’re twins. We’re both very sensitive Dear Editor: Please don’t publish the fact that 1 like Walter Jaworski. ’cause it might come as a great shock to some people. Dear Editor: Please don’t say anything about my daily “spats” with John Meyers. —Ellen Nier. Dear Editor: Please don’t mention the fact that 1 think 1 can play the saxophone. —Edward Andrulis. Dear Editor: Please don’t say anything about how well 1 like the girls. Some of them will be sure to ask me for a date. —Leo Lucas. Dear Editor: Please don't hand the football fellows any compliments. They're not accustomed to hard knocks. — Fuzzy” Sutherd. Dear Editor: Please don’t mention in any way that I wore my new shoes to school. Mamma doesn’t know it. —“Sally Delaney. Dear Editor: Please don’t cause me any embarrassment by telling how small I am. I'm eating Fleishman’s yeast now and hope to grow “like a weed.” about it. —Gladys and Dorothy Gerrard. Dear Editor: Please don’t make fun of my red hair, still as red as red can be! I've tried to dye it but it is —Miss Cade. — lierneda Szymanski. —Mary Kelly. (These things were requested not to be published.) imnuimminiuiHiiHHiMHimiiioitMi iiimiiimiimiiiiiiimiimiuiimiiutiiiiiiiiHiuuiiao] ituitmi JUNIOR CLASS PLAY 1924 19 JANUS 24 JUNIOR CLASS Top Row—Susie Simon. Catherine Takacs. Second Row—Rosa Slazas, Mildred Glodkowskis, Paul Somers, Ray Howard. Ishmael Herman. Pete Ferpotto, Roy Howard. Third Row—Julia Columbus, Stella Redulis, Susie Krainock. Paul Uraskv. Steff Meyers, Helen Delaney. Front Row—Catherine Rucker, Fern Hughes, Edward Delaney, Ethel Stevens. Sherwood Blue. Josie Matthews. Mary Kelly. CLASS OFFICERS President .......................... Ethel Stevens Vice President ................... Sherwood Blue Secretary and Treasurer............ Edward Delaney Class Colors ............... Old Rose and Silver Class Flower ................................. Tea Rose Class Motto .............. Palma non sine pulvere Class Advisors ...... Miss Dependahl. Mr. Alison a ttnnmiiimm«numnimtmni • im 24 19 JANUS JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Palma non sine pulvere! Our motto! Perhaps when we chose it we did not realize the extensive meaning of that Latin expression. No prize without a struggle! We have made great attempt, as Juniors, to live up to our motto, rather than pull it down to our deeds. It has been customery for a class to choose it’s motto, class color, and flower when Freshmen, hut as we neglected doing this then, we made our selection along with our class officers in our Sophomore year with slight alterations in our Junior year. Our class flower is the tea rose and out colors are old rose and silver. This year we have begun several things in which none of us have had any previous experience. By keeping our motto in mind, “no prize without a struggle,” we have obtained excellent results in everything we have begun so far We took over the “Westville High’ last September and with “Sallv’’ as our editor-in-chief, determined to make the '23-’24 publications of that paper “bigger and better.” In order to make the financial side of the paper a success, we erected a “hot dog stand at the football games played at home, and the money derived from these sales has aided much in financing our paper. Of course a little hard work acompanied this; but again, palma non sine pulvere. Through our efforts we hope that the two new events introduced into Y. T. H. S. may remain established traditions of the school. These two events are: The Junior Play and the Junior-Senior Banquet. Until this vear a Junior play had never been given at W. T. H. S. We asked ourselves this question, ‘Other schools have Junior plays, so why can't we?” Through the cooperation and sacrifices on the part of both the Juniors and their advisors, we have made ur play a success. Although it is quite early to begin, our plans for the Junior-Senior Banquet are in full sway. We feel sure that if this affair is once held, it too will become a part of the high school in future years, and students may look back upon its origination as being established by the class of '25. However, our motto is applicable to our athletics as well as to our social and literature life. We had five football letter men this year, and “Steff” has been our basketball star. Steff is our football captain for '24. and we feel sure he is very capable of assuming and carrying out his duties as leader of the Orange and Black team. He had not only been our basket ball star throughout the season, but he was also chosen on the all-county team. We hope that we shall all be able to enter school next as Seniors still upholding the motto, “Palma non sine pulvere.” —Ethel Stevens. ’25. nuuauituiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiHiiiiiHniiRMMMi 19 JANUS 24 SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Row—Tony Yainauskas, Charles Razaitis. Michael L'porsky. Andrew Appanaitis, Walter Jaworski, Charles Quartier. Alex Stanevich. Second Row—Virginia (hiartier. Gertrude Richardson, Joseph Barnatos, Homer Lete, Jennie Mazekis. Julia Urasky. Mamie James. Ray Mitchell, Helen Anderson. Third Row—Ed. Koneizka. Alfred Jones, Edgar Miller. Marie Intro, Flossie Howard. Alice McDonald, Mary Urevich, Berneda Szymanski, Margaret Henry, Petra Morris. Bottom Row—Theresa Giacoma, Josephine Oidani, Frances Yasaitis. Mary Vacketta, Louis Barnas, Helen Bagdonis, Johanna Possolt, (Gordon (essup. Doris McDonald. Theresa Puskac, Ellen Sintroski. CLASS OFFICERS President .................. Johanna Possolt Vice President ..................Louis Barnas Secretary and Treasurer ...... Helen Bagdonis Class Colors ............ Old Rose and White Class Flower ...................... Pink Rose Advisors ......... Miss Fleming. Mr. Sutherd 19 JANUS 24 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1922. a class of 42 strong was enrolled in the Westville Township High School as the largest ilass ever having entered there. Andrew Appanaitis was chosen as president and Mrs. Grubb as class advisor. In social events we we.e as prominent as the other classes. At the beginning of the year we had a “weenie roast which the Sophomores also attended. The cooking classes, which consisted entirely of Freshman girls, entertained several times during the year. We, also, had a half day holiday for selling the most basket ball tickets, which we celebrated by having our suppers in the woods. Our big social event of the year was our St. Patricks Day party. On the whole the year was a successful one. This year we have been more successful in other activities. In athletics our girls have been shining as well as our boys. The girls won the baseball tournament and the basket ball tournament. Our boys have represented us well in basketball as well as football, having won the inter-class championship in basket ball. We had four of our girls in the semi-chorus and another. Helen Bagdonis. was accompanist. In the programs given by the Literary Societies, the Sophomores have had several chances to show their talent. So far we have had only one party, a “weinier” roast, at which the Freshmen (and Senior boys) were our guests. As the evening seemed rather chilly and since we had started rather early we returned to the High School soon after dark and spent the remainder of the evening in dancing and playing games. Altogether we are quite proud of our class, especially of their athletic ability. And even though we have dropped several of our classmates in the last year, we hope next year to have a larger Junior class than any before in the history of Westville High. —Johanna Possolt. '2b. 19 WIHNtltHIIIUIIIHIIIllllHIIIIUIIUlimi JANUS 24 . |l!ll|;|!j|||||||||l|||j|||'|l|H| FRESUME N 1 P Row—Edward Andrulis, Uallie Johnson, Mary Mackiewiez. George Kriviskey. John Walter. Sylvester Urhanski. Wilbur Jessup. Second Row—Mary Mitchell. Monica Kelly, Ellen Nier, Camillea Notar, Katie Blakeney, Alberta Brooks, Elsie Gielow, Anna Savoldi, Leo Lucas, John Milewski. 1 bird Row—Orville Noel, John Meyers, Ernest Timmerman, Anna Mazi-lausky, Lucy Rauktis, Helen Urevich, Genevieve Czapski, Virginia Po-cuis, Alfred Paciukiewiez, Camille Spezia. Owen McArdle, Joseph Sloan. Bottom Row—Lawrence Gilman, Joseph Klaman. Joseph Ramas, Margaret Verasavick. Dorothy Gerrard, Frances Deltuva, Gladys Gerrard, Carroll Henderson, William Uporskv. William Krainock. JANUS 24 19 We. the Freshies, entered W. 'I'. II. S. green as could be. but with the determination to be the best class that has ever entered. We elected the following officers: We gave a “farmer party at the close of the first semester, and invited the Sophomores. Nine boys from our class were out for football. From this number Edward Andrulis won his sweater and quite a few won second team letters. Several boys, also, went out for basket ball. 1 he Freshman girls entered the Girls’ Basketball Tournament and made a good showing. Our class was well represented during the year in the literary society programs. orchestra, and semi-chorus. For beginners our grades have been good and a few of us made the honor roll. Anna Aleknas. Broney Atroskey, Anna Baleikas, Leo Burdzeus, Kuth Blakeney, Marjorie Buskirk. Anna Balser. Henry Detournay, Helen Gorz, Emillienne Hugo, Pete Marchetti, Mary Mazekis. George Meinart. Bernice Xeurdouskv, Agatha Passis. Pete Perona, Bertha Sedlak. Helen Sungail, Anna Tarvit. President .............. Vice President Secretary and Treasurer ... Leo Lucas Lucy Rauktis Camille Spezia Advisors Mrs. Grubb, Miss Cade —Leo Lucas, ’27. SECOND SEMESTER FRESHMEN 19 JANUS 24 I. 15. I. LITERARY SOCIETY Andrew Appanaitis Helen Anderson Helen Bagdonis Sherwood Blue Julia Columbus Genevieve Czapski Helen Delaney Frances Deltuva Dorothy Gerrard Grace Gillison Carroll Henderson John Hissong Wesley Hickman Ishmael Herman Bernice Neurdousky Anna Balser Emillienne Hugo Broney Astrosky George Meinart Johanna Possolt Mary Uravich William Krainock Margaret Henderson Edward Konieczka Ray Howard Marie Imro Hallie Johnson Eldwine Jones Wilbur Jessup Gordon Jessup Laurence Gilman Monica Kelly Susie Krainock Margaret Yerasavick Josie Matthews Alice McDonald Edgar Miller Mary Mitchell John Myers Jennie Mazekis Ellen Nier Camillia Notar Alfred Paciukiewie; Josephine Oldani Lucy Rauktis Catherine Rucker Gertrude Richardson Anna Savoldi Camille Spezia Victor Stanevich Berneda Szymanski John Savickey William Uporsky Julia Urasky Paul Urasky Tony Vainauskas John Walter Francis Yasaitis Henry Detournay Bertha Sedlak Pete Marchetti Leo Burdzeus Walter Jaworski Virginia Quartier Charles Simpson 19 24 JANUS I. B. I. LITERARY SOCIETY Until the year 1921. Westville High had no literary societies. In that year two such societies were organized—the Philomatheans and the Ink Bottle Imps, or as they are more commonly known, the Philos and the 1. II. I.’s. The 1. H. I.’s came into existence with Cecil Simpson as Chief Imp and Miss Mary Overman as “Impish Advisor.” The first year, the society being new, little was accomplished. The next, however, things began to happen. The “Imps” were aroused. The first meeting was held on September 2.1, 1922. At this time, the following officers were elected for the year 1922-23: President ...................... Grace Gillison Vice President ............... Wesley Hickman Secretary and Treasurer Ilertha Iloyd Advisor .........:............... Miss Farmer Program Committee: Hazel Harris Margaret Henderson Petra Uraskv Nellie McDonald It was during this year that the society voted to have two meetings in a program on Friday. September 28th. The 7th of September. 1923. a meeting was held to elect officers for '23 and ’24. The following were chosen: President ........................ John Hissong Vice President ................ Sherwood Blue Secretary and Treasurer .... Andy Appanaitis Program Committee: Margaret Henderson Helen Anderson Josie Matthews Genevieve Czapski The real work of the year began September 12th when a business meeting was called for the purpose of preparing a program. The meeting resulted program on Friday, September 28th. The next program was one month later. October 28th. It was a great success as are all the affairs by the “Imps. Last year we were defeated in the basketball game between the Philos and the I. B. I.’s. This year one of our triumphs was the defeat of the Philos in the girls' game between the two societies on Friday. February 1st. Preparations are now being made for a joint meeting between the two societies. Each of the societies will he represented in different branches of public speaking and in music. This meeting will he held April 11th. —Margaret Henderson, ’24 19 JANUS 24 PHILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY Florence Adams Anna Aleknas Edward Andrulis Tony Falser Louis llamas Dock Blakeney Ruth Blakeney Anna Baleikis Majorie Buskirk Joseph Bernatos Max Darkin Ed. Delaney Richard Dorsett Frank Dowiatt Pete Ferpotto Mildred Glodkowski Helen Gorz Gladys Gerrard Elsie Gielow Ray Howard Flossie Howard Feme Hughes Alfred Jones Roy Jessup Mary Kelly Eileen Kelly Anton Kulevich Joseph Klamen Homer Lete Mary Lietard Leo Lucas Anna Melleti Ray Mitchell Petra Morris Steff Meyers Jennie Mazekis Sophie Mazilausky Anna Mazilausky John Milewski Mary Mackeiwiez Mary Mazekis Doris McDonald Owen McArdle Orville Noel Amelia Orlea Theresa Puskac Agatha Passis Pete Perona Charles Quartier Charles Razaitis George Redulis Stella Redulis Alex Stanevich Susie Simon Jessie Slazas Rosa Slazas John Sneyd Paul Somers Ethel Stevens Albert Sedlak Helen Sungail Catherine Takacs Ernest Timmerman Anna Tarvit Mary Yacketta 19 JANUS 24 l'HILOMATHEAN LITERARY SOCIETY The I’hilomathean Literary Society was organized in 1921. The first meeting of this society for the year 1923-24 was held in the Mathematics Room. September 7, 1924. for the purpose of electing officers for 1923-24. The following officers were elected: President ............................ Tony Balser Vice President ....................... Ed. Delaney Secrearv and Treasurer ............... Anna Mellen Sergeant-at-Arms ...... John Sneyd, Steff Meyers Program Committee: Mary Lietard Ethel Stevens Anna Mellen Albert Sedlak In the year 1922-23 it was decided between the two societies that open and closed meetings should be held. At the open meeting a program was to be given at which the other Literary Society was invited. These meetings were to be held in the Assembly Hall. At the closed meetings only members of the society were present and these meetings were held in the Mathematics Room and also Assembly. On October 26. 1823. the Philos gave their first open meeting. The program consisted of a short play pertaining to Hallowe’en and other Hallowe’en features. On December 21, 1923, the Philos gave their second open meeting in the Assembly Hall and invited the 1. B. I.'s. This program marked the beginning of our Christmas vacation. Most of the program consisted of a play. Betty’s Dilemma.” (a musical sketch in two acts). Among other numbers were Christmas Spirit. Star of the East, violin, rag doll dance and carols On February 22. 1924 the Philos gave their third open meeting. Since this was the anniversary of George Washington’s birthday, the society gave a program pertaining to this day. Among other numbers were “Maidens All Forlorn (a comedy in three acts). After the semester exams, the two societies engaged in a basket ball game (girls) in which the Philos were defeated. The final literary event of the year will be the Inter-Literary contest on April 11. In this contest picked members from each society will compete in oration, declamation, extempore and humorous readings. There will also be a girls’ cpiartette from each society. Competent judges will be present and the society winning the majority of events will be awarded a cup. —Anna Mellen. ’24. 19 JANUS 24 WESTVILLE HIGH STAFF EDITORIAL STAFF Editor-in-chief ............. Edward Delaney Associate Editor ... Stella Redulis Exchange Editor Ethel Stevens BUSINESS STAFF Business Manager ....... Mildred Glodkowski Circulation Manager Rosa Slazas Typists .....:............... .......... ............ Susie Krainock, Ray Howard REPORTERS Literary ........... ................... News Mary Kelly. Susie Simon ............... Helen Delaney, Fern Hughes About People We Know......................Josie Matthews Chasing the Blues ............. Sherwood Blue Girls’ Athletics ............ Julia Columbus Boys’ Athletics...... Paul Somers Inquiring Reporter............. Ishmael Herman Class Reporters ............... ........... ............ Roy Jessup. Berneda Szymanski 19 JANUS 24 THE WESTVILLE HIGH In the school year of 1923-24 the Junior class has put the Westville High through its most successful year as yet. The paper has advanced from the 8x12 inch size and magazine paper of the year 1922 to the present size of 17-54-xl- inches and regular newspaper paper. This gives it more the appearance of a real newspaper and not a monthly magazine. The paper appeared monthly and nine issues were always on time, which if rather a difficult thing to acomplish when private firms are doing the printing. e started out in the fall printing the same size sheets as the preceeding Juniors had done (15x11 inches), hut we went ahead and added two more pages to our issues. Four representatives were sent to the annual convention of the illinios Press Association held at Urhana. The paper won no jiriz.es there hut we learned our mistakes and | roceeded to remedy them. After jmtting out six editions of the 15x12 inch type, it was decided to enlarge the sheets to 174Jxl2 inches, cut down the number of j ages to four and change the slick style of ] aj er for the rough j aj er used by large newsj apers. This improved the jiajier greatly for many concise news articles could then he put on the front ] age. The business staff has been exceedingly energetic, securing enough funds in the first two months to cover the exjienses of the jiajier for the whole year. The subscrip-tion | rice was cut down from 75c to 50c j er year. 87 per cent of the students subscribed for the jiajier as also did a great number of interested townspeople. The mainstay of the | aj er was the twenty-five advertisers. Every prominent concern in Westville can be found among them. The work of writing up material, correcting it and j� roof-reading was jdaced more and more upon the shoulders of the staff. This lightened considerably the work of Miss Dependahl. our advisor, and made the staff more efficient and confident. It is our hope that the coming Juniors will better the jjajier in every way and if possible publish the j aper twice a month, for month old news is sometimes stale news. —Edward Delaney. '25 SEMI-CHORUS ORCHESTRA 19 JANUS 24 MUSIC DEPARTMENT All work must have a foundational preparation. This has indeed proved true in the building of the music department. I.ast fall two violin classes and one cornet class was formed as a basis for our high school orchestra. The school board had been kind enough to supply six violins, three cornets, and drums for school uses. Besides these a number of students owned their own instruments. Several of the students knew nothing concerning even the reading of music and none had ever played the violin or cornet. The Mitchell Class Method for both violin and cornet was adopted. One of the violin classes met three times a week and the other twice a week. The cornet class met twice a week. As the Christmas vacation approached talk of a real orchestra was started. To our violin and cornet groups was added a saxophone, a trombone. and drum players. ()ur first public appearance was at the Girl Scouts' Operetta. December 21. Although the result was not entirely successful, there was promise of improvement and development with more practice. Orchestra was listed on the second semester program as a regular daily subject for the seventh hour. The fifteen who registered for orchestra have remained constant and as they make each step in progress they feel happy. The orchestra appeared at the township grade school teachers meeting at the Central School in January. They had an enjoyable ride to McMillan School where they played for the Parent-Teacher meeting. February 14 and again on February 15 they played at the matinee and evening performances of the Junior play. Naturally they played at both performances of our Operetta since the money made from it goes to buy a xylophone and cello for the orchestra. An engagement has come to play at a Community Mass Meeting for March 25. These engagements together with a number of plans for commencement music has made the year a very enjoyable one for those in the orchestra work. Although the orchestra has been of much interest there are other phases of the music department that have also developed. Of interest at all times is the class in music theory. The classes have again been small this year, but it is hoped that more interest may be taken in this accredited course, covering Music History. Harmony, Current Events, and Opera Stories. It is surprising how little of this knowledge the average person knows and over how many social difficulties one can be helped by a year of this work in High School. And then the W. D. O.’s. Not much real musical progress was made during the first semester. The fifteen members, however, were all looking forward for the time to begin work on the Operetta. The V. D. O.'s acted as a nucleus around which the. rest of the cast was formed. Miss Cherry-blossom was the Operetta selected and much credit it due the V. D. O. members as well as the members of the cast. 19 JANUS 24 iNNNIItlMIMItWttltlHIIIIIIlinUHIUlilNUIIWllllMlliMMU The entire work of the school year has proven of much interest to our high school students and those who have taken part in it and it is becoming a source of interest to our townspeople. The contest work and commencement music is yet ahead to complete the year’s work. THE ENGLISH DEPARTMENT The English Department submits the following report: The course of study offered differs somewhat from that of the previous year partly through the adoption of a new series of text book. The plan of differentiating the courses into spearate literature and composition periods has been carried out again this year as last year. 'fhe course is as follows: English II and 111. A survey of American Literature. The text book required is “Three Centuries of American Prose and Poetry, by New-Comer-Andews-Hall; supplementary books used for reference are Pace's History of American Literature and Halleck’s. The stress during the course is placed upon writings and not the lives of authors. The drama studied during Eng. VII is Shakespeare’s “Macbeth and the emphasis was on the interpretative side. The novel taken up during the Eng. VIII was House of Seven Cables. The students were required to keep note books covering the various periods of American literature and a survey of the important writers. English and I. I he tirst month of Eng. was devoted to newspaper writing with Given's Newspaper Writing and Hitchcock's as a basis. The text book used throughout the two courses is Literature and Lite Hook III. I his is primarily a course emphasizing types of Literture. English 1 . Text book Literature and Life Book II which includes a novel, drama, romance, poetry, short stories and modern literature. English III. 1 ext book Hitchcock's “Composition and Rhetoric included chapters 24 through 31. The purpose of the course was to emphasize the fundamentals on sentences especially. The work in Literature includes a study of types and a survey of American Literature. English 11. A course in the tundamentals of speech and grammar. The text book required is Hitchcock’s. The parts of speech and especially common errors are emphasized. Deffendall’s “Exercises in Everyday English is also used. English 1. An Introduction to Literature. Text book used is “I.itera-ture and Life. Book I. The enrollment in the six English classes is 133, lacking two of the enrollment of the school and has been handled by one instructor. 19 24 JANUS O P E R E T T A Under the management � f Miss Farmer, the operetta, “Miss Cherry-blossom was given with great success March 5 in the high school auditorium. An overflowing crowd was in attendance at both matinee anti evening performances. The main characters quite lost themselves on a portrayal of the various roles. The Geishas too took an important part, always hovering in the background and many times coming into the limelight. The American chorus also was always on hand with their peppy American music. Miss Helen Delaney gave a dainty little Japanese dance which was much appreciated. Miss Hellene Upchurch gave several excellent selections on the violin which were received with hearty applause. Our High School orchestra played a special number and the overture to “Miss Cherryblossom.” 19 JANUS 24 SENIOR CLASS PLAY 1923 19 JANUS 24 SCIENCE DEPARTMENT CHEMISTRY The policv adopted last year whereby Physics and Chemistry would he taught alternately was continued this year, t hemistry was taught this vear as the Senior Science. The chemistry class was composed of twelve energetic upper class men. all of whom displayed a keen interest in their work. After completing their work in inorganic, they were given a brief course in organic chemistry and qualitative analysis. These two courses included the study of foods and their adulterations, textiles, dyes and the analysis of unknown compounds and solutions. Several visits were made to important manufacturing plants where the knowledge of chemistry was employed on a commercial scale. BIOLOGY Biology is a new course which was offered as the Junior Science this year in place of botany and zoology. 'I he course, as the name implies, was a study of living things. The class was composed of eleven students all of whom completed a project in some field of the course at the end of the vear. Various field trips were made to the nearby fields and meadows for the study of plants and animals. GENERAL SCIENCE General Science like biology is a new subject to be taught in this school, and was open to the members of the Freshman class. Projects, laboratorj work and field trips along with recitations composed the bulk of the course. Two classes were taught; one by Miss Cade and the other by Mr. Sutherd. MANUAL TRAINING HOME ECONOMICS miMi«miiiiwwmwiiiiiiiimiNiiMiramimmiiiimiui� meiiriii ONIMOOD 0NIM3S t s n n v f 61 19 JANUS 24 Home Economics Department The aim of the two courses in Home Economics is to give the girl that knowledge which will make her a more efficient home maker. A year s work in hoods is offered to the Freshmen girl. During this time she learns to cook, to conserve, and to buy food; to plan, to prepare and serve a meal; to plan, prepare, and serve cafeteria lunches. The class prepared and served the Annual Football Banquet to one hundred fifty football fans after a successful season. 1 he clothing course is open to Sophomore girls. It allows the girls to learn to make their own clothes, to select becoming garments, and to appreciate and to judge clothing. ,« •� History Department History has been defined as a subject which teaches of the past, the present, and the future. The department of history (social sciences) has been extended during the school year 1923-1924 until now it includes not only Ancient and American histories, but Medieval and Modern history as well. 1 he history students have not been satisfied with only the view of the author of the text book, but have been consulting numerous other texts lotind in our library, tor instance, the American students were quite fond of McDonald’s Documentary Source Hook; the Ancient History students were very interested in Davis’ Readings on Rome and Greece. Mr. Davis gives impressive accounts of some of our noteworthy Greeks, Romans, and C arthaginians Solon. Aristotle, Caesar, Hannibal, Alexander and many more. Map work and notebook work have been emphasized throughout the year. Sociology, which comes under the social sciences, was introduced the first semester of this year. This course was offered to the class of '24. Special reports on present problems were presented from time to time bv individuals. Civics was offered the second semester to take the place of sociology which was offered only the first semester. Macgruder’s American Government was used as a text. Much might be said commending Mr. Macgrud-er with his work on “American Government.” N'ilMI! Manual Training Twenty boys signed up for Manual I raining at the beginnig of the first semester, and are still going strong. Four of the ten periods each week are devoted to Mechanical Drawing. This enables the students to read blue prints, draw up the different problems that are under construction and be more efficient in their work. The students are allowed to use hand tools only the first semester. After that they are instructed in the use of power tools, consisting of a band saw. a bench saw, a jointer and a wood lathe. The Language Department This vear the language work included a two-year course in both French and Latin. The first year French. “Beginning French,’ by Cerf and Giese was used, with a reader “Histoires and Jeux by Barnes. 1 he second yeai French class studied “F'ifteen French Plays and “Easy hrench Reading by Francois, Le Voyage de Monsieur Perrichon” by Labiche and Martin and for grammar review, Carnahan’s “Short French Review Grammar. 1.; Petit Journal,” a little French newspaper brought a touch of I rench life to the classes. D'Ooge's “Elemets of Latin” was used for elementary Latin work and the “Junior Latin Reader” by Sanford and Scott for second year work. The Latin pupils also studied word deriviation and as much time as possible was given to stories of Roman and Greek mythology and reports on Roman life and customs. Notebook work was required in both Latin and French as an aid to careful study. iiiniiiiiiimwi—in iHiwiinwiiminu iimiimuimimiiiuii .miwimBinmitmtmiiiiiiiaangw 19 JANUS 24 TYPEWRITING BOOKKEEPING 19 JANUS 24 Commercial Department A complete course is offered in the Business Department. This course includes two years of Bookkeeping, two years of Shorthand and Typewriting, three years of English, two years of Science, 2 years of History and electives. The advanced class has attained a very high degree (if efficiency in typewriting. In fact it is a 100 per cent class for each member has received one or two Remington Typewriter Kfficiencv Awards. Those who leave the school at the close of school will be able to step into any stenographic position. The beginning class which consists mostly of Seniors, has acquired an axerage rate of speed in both Shorthand and Typewriting. The department is now equipped with six Silent Model Remingtons and five Model 10 machine . We hope next year to have all silent models and an individual typewriting desk for each machine. The Bookkeeping class is full for the first time this year. The “20th Century Bookkeeping and Accounting set is used. I he department is equipped with a bank and a large Burroughs adding machine. These give the student some practical experience. At the end of the first semester nine of the students passed the Minnesota State Examination with a grade of H5 per cent or better. Mathematics Department Mathematics classes this year have been larger and better than ever before. The first semester there were two sections of Algebra 1, two of Plane Geometry, and one of Advanced Algebra, with a total enrollment of seventy-eight. The second semester another class of Algebra was added and Solid Geometry took the place of Advanced Algebra. The enrollment was then ninety-eight. A new Geometry text by Stone and Millis was adopted and has proved much more satisfactory than the one formerly used, because it embodies all the best features of late textbooks and makes the work more interesting. It also follows very closely the recommendations of the National Committee on Mathematical requirements. Another outstanding feature of the work in this department this year has been the work of the Advanced classes in Algebra and Solid Geometry. These classes, composed of Junior and Senior boys has each semester covered more than allotted work in a very thorough and satisfactory manner, the average being ninety. 24 19 JANUS SOCIETY NOTES September 8.—The Sophomores had a “weenie” roast in Snook's woods. 1 he Freshmen were invited and some of the Sophomores were heard to remark that the Freshmen sure were good “wood gatherers. September 21.—The Senior girls spent the week-end at the Redman Camp. They were chaperoned by their advisor Miss Elder. In spite of the fact that the camp is located several miles from YVestville the girls enjoyed themselves very much. October 27.— Talk about ghosts! We put our order in early this year and as a result plenty of them appeared at the all school Hallowe'en Party. If it had not been for the ghosts, it would have been impossible to have had the Hall of Terrors and this was the success of the day. Everyone came masked and this added to the fun. Games were played in the gym and dancing in the assembly. Both were artistically decorated in Hallowe’en novelties- cornstalks, pumpkins, black cats. etc. Prizes were given for the best, the funniest and the most ridiculous couples and individuals. The entire faculty acted as chaperones. November 8.—In the evening immediately after school, the Freshmen girls cooking class entertained the members of the faculty and the Senior girls at a party. Games and contests made up the evening’s entertainment. November 17.—The Juniors were entertained by the Seniors at a Dancing Party. For the benefit of those who did not dance, games were introduced also. F'veryone claimed to have had a good time. The Misses Elder. Fleming, Dependahl and Farmer and Mr. and Mrs. Collins and Mr. and Mrs. Sutherd acted as chaperones. December 6.-—The domestic science class and their instructor. Miss Helen Cade, served the annual banquet to our Gridiron heroes and their friends. The tables with their dainty decorations of orange and black were laid for one hundred and fifty guests. Toasts and speeches by the boys and bv the prominent town men were given between courses. Also, during this time, next season's football captain was chosen. Steff Meyers was elected. The coach. “Fuzzy” Sutherd gave a very interesting talk about each of the players who leave school this year. December 15.—The annual high school carnival was held. The side shows drew large crowds as did also the shows and the Westville Follies in the assembly hall. The carnival was a great success and we hope it will always be so. December 19.—The chemistry class visited the zinc works at Hege-ler. They were accompanied by Mr. Sutherd. January 11.—The W. D. O.’s entertained at a kid party. Each girl invited a guest. Candy Noah’s arks and lollypops were served during the evening which was spent in games, stunts and dancing. Miss Elder received the prize for being the prettiest “kiddie” and Susie Simon for the most ri- itmiU!timinti4m!iitfitnmtiiiumuunuuimiiTHiiimiinTi(miinii..ii iMBirnimittiiiiiimiiiuiuiiiiicitiirttuiimuiitmiiHuiiimiinu mtnrinmunimmunmiiiiinniiimiiiimininiimiHiinumumifmimnia JANUS 19 24 diculous. Anna Mellen proved her dramatic ability by carrying off the prize for the best and most kiddish stunt. The lady members of the faculty were present and assisted Miss Farmer in the entertaining. January 19.—The Junior Jubilee was a howling success. Everyone enjoyed the old time games and dances which were the chief features of the party. Refreshments consisting of a glass of water, a toothpick and a cracker were served during the evening. Miss Dependahl, the class advisor, chaperoned the affair. January 26.—Following the examples of the Juniors, the Freshmen also held a “hard time” party. The Sophomores and the members of the faculty were special guests. Games and music were enjoyed in the assembly hall. March 5.—The musical department presented the Operetta. Miss Cher-ryblossom. A special matinee was held in the afternoon for the school children. February 15.—The first Junior play in Westville High School was presented. The Juniors showed remarkable dramatic ability. They hope that now the ball has started rolling it will continue to do so. March 13.—The basket ball boys were entertained at a banquet by Mrs. John F. Shimkus. The captain for next year was chosen. Steff Meyers was again chosen, having also been elected football captain. Toasts were given by the prominent guests. Decorations for the occasion were in keeping with St. Patrick’s Day. 19 24 JANUS The Carnival The third High School carnival was held December the fifteenth. Many attractions were offered for the amusement of the public and the great benefit of the H. S. funds. Among these was a movie “And the light went out” staged by Miss Fleming; a short play, “It Might Happen,” under the direction of Miss Dependahl; the “Westville Follies under Miss Elder’s direction. Mrs. Grubb and Mr. Alison sold concessions and Miss Cade made every one happy with “eats. Numerous side shows where one might see various wonders, and hear delightful sounds were open. Miss Farmer’s “Seven Days on a Chautauqua Circuit’ was an especial attraction. The affair ended with a dance under the supervision of Mr. Collins and Mr. Sutherd. ,« v , “Stop Thief” On the 28th of March the Senior class gave the 3 act play entitled Stop Thief.” Two performances were given, matinee and evening. The play was full of action at all times which assured them of the attention of their audience. Those taking part in the play were suited for their respective roles. The High School Orchestra under the direction of Miss Farmer played the overture and between the first and second acts. The success of the play was due to Miss Fleming, who directed and drilled the students for their parts. CAST Mrs. Carr ............ Joan ................. Madge ................ Caroline Carr ........ Lucy Carr Nell ............... Mrs. Spelvain Wiliam Carr .......... James Cluney ......... Mr. Jamison .......... Dr. Willoughby ....... Rev. Mr. Spelvain Jack Doogan .......... Joe Thompson ......... Seargeant of Police .. Police Officer O'Malley Police Officer Clancy .. Police Officer O’Brien A Chauffeur .......... Margaret Henderson Florence Adams ...... Mary Lietard ...... Amelia Orlea ...... Eileen Kelly ...... Anna Mellen Jessie Slazas . .. Wesley Hickman .... Eldwine Jones ... Anton Kulevich George Redulis Charles Simpson ..... John Hissong ........ Tony Balser ..... Albert Sedlak .... John Savickey .... V ictor Stanevich Richard Dorsett Roy Jessup iniiianuittiiiioniiiiniiiuuHiiiifMiHHimiiHiiviiiiitNiit 19 24 JANUS MWWtNINNIIMMIIMIRlIlir STUDENTS 1917 Frances Freitick, Senior 1918 Alfred Bender. Senior ............. 1920 Bruce Stulginskis, Senior ......... 1920 Arpad Matkocsik, Junior............. 1922 Joseph Carp. Sophomore ............. 1922 Maryetta Daugherty, Student Nurse 1922 Pete Chapausky, Freshman 1923 Frank Czapski. Freshman............ 1923 Grace Gillison. Post Grad........... Chicago Nurses Training University of Wisconsin .... University of Illinois ....University of Illinois J. Millikin University Lakeview Hospital ... J. Millikin University .....University of Illinois Westville High TEACHERS 1915 Donald Buskirk. Principal ........ Central 1917 Genevieve Buskirk ................ Edison 1920 Mary Dowiatt ..................... Central 1920 Elizabeth Emery ................... Edison 1921 Parthenia Evans .................. Central 1922 Mercella Stulginskis ............. Central 1922 Naomi Buskirk ................... McMillan 1922 Georgina Bowman .................. Central 1923 Bertha Boyd ...................... Central 1923 Faye Hughes ....................... Edison HOUSEWIVES 1914 Agatha Ambrose Mrs. F. Bailey, Danville, 111. 1915 Bertha Possolt . Mrs. J. Shimkus. Westville. 111. 1916 Hester Clark .......... Mrs. D. A. Macgruder 1917 Gertie Possolt Mrs. Pete Sole. Westvillc, 111. 1917 Nellie Alspaugh. Mrs. M. Brownstein. Westville, 111. 1917 Drusilla Marshall. Mrs. Tuck Daniels. Danville, 111. 1918 Agnes Kelly ............ Mrs. S. Boyd, Gary, Ind. 1918 Marie Holman . Mrs. Swick. Indianapolis, Ind. 1918 Anna Wilson Mrs. Frank I.iebert. Westville, 111. 1919 Merle Brown .................... Mrs. Dufour, Hegeler 1920 Odessa Thomas............Mrs. Sandlin. Westville, 111. 1920 Madeline Kelley Mrs. W. Wilson. Westville. 111. 1920 Sadie Howard Mrs. J. Hensley, Westville, 111. 1920 Gertie Clark Mrs. G. Swanson, St. Charles, 111. 1920 Eva Kellv .............. Mrs. James Unikas, Lyons 1921 Ruth Starks........ Mrs. J. Yuhas, Westville, 111. 1921 Mildred Ord Mrs. W. Dowiatt, Westville, 111. 1921 Nettie McGinzie Mrs. J. Kluchar. Westville, 111. 1921 Anna Ludwig Mrs. J. Lugoski. Westville. 111. 1922 Helen Alspaugh Mrs. F. Dudley, Westville, III. 1923 Blanche I.ete................Mrs G. S .ilagyi, Westville, 111. 1923 Anna Benedick ... Mrs. J. Matchus. Chicago IN THE BUSINESS WORLD 1914 Harry Chapman 1914 Ethel Stansberry 1915 Herbert Roberts .... 1916 Roy Wagle ......... 1917 Helen Redulis ..... 1917 Roland Stark ....... 1917 Fred Sneyd . 1917 Robert Pierce 1918 Joseph Lecount 1918 Pat Kelly ......... 1918 Walter Dowiatt .... 1918 Ed. Murray ........ 1919 John Chromis ...... 1919 John Mellen........ 1920 Adolph Dowiatt .... 1920 Gladys Smith ....... 1921 Julius Matkocik 1921 Paul Giacone ... 1921 Jess Warnagis 1921 Barthel Williams 1921 Anthony Redulis ... 1921 Fred Brown 1922 Algerd Appanaitis ... 1922 Cecil Simpson ...... 1922 Fred Dudley ....... 1922 William Dowiatt 1922 Mildred Harrold 1923 Frank Passis ...... 1923 Petronella Urasky ... ...... Assistant in father’s drug store .................. Manager of Roberts Garage ..... Bookkeeper at Little Vermillion ....................... First National Bank ......................... Commercial Artist ............ Bookkeeper at Little Vermillion .................... Salesman in Indianapolis Manager at Quartier’s Furniture Department ........................... Big Four Yards ............................ Soft Drink Parlor ...................................... Mining ........ Truck driver, M. M. Meat Market ............................ Bunsenville Mine .... .. Truck driver for Westville Bottle Shop ........... Reporter for Morning Press ...................... Little Vermillion Mine .................................Mail Carrier .............................. Lumber Camps ............................C. E. I. Shops ...................... Little Vermillion Mine ............ Assists father in blacksmith shop .................... Little Vermillion Mine ................ Blacksmith at Lyons Yards ....................................... Miner ..................... Soft Drink Proprietor .................. Alberquerque, New Mexico ............ Pinsetter. Savicky Bowling Alleys ................................... Orchestra 19 JANUS wnmiMRuuMHiiimmintiiiHit 24 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 1923 Helen Paciukiewiez ...................... Cashier at Szilagyi’s Store Hazel Harris ............................. Cashier Quartier’s Store Ruby LeCount Rissman Overall Factory N’ellie McDonald ............................ Dr. Howard’s Office Mildred Boyd .................................... Dr. Steiner’s Office Ray Lucas .................................................... IN CHICAGO 1917 Myer Brownstein Brokers Office 1917 Edward Zaniewsky Western Electric Co. 1920 Anna Moreika.................. C. E. I. Offices 1921 Agatha Yurgutis .................... Stenographer 1922 Joseph Gillison. Supply House of Indiana Supply Co. 1922 Charles Bauser ............. Western Electric Co. 1923 Lucy Kulekowski...........Sears, Roebuck Co. - . Am‘ -] VERMILLION COUNTY CHAMPS 1000',' TEAM 19 JANUS 24 COACH C. E. SUTHERD. “Fuzzy” Mr. Suthenl lias just turned out the best football team in this part of the state. Even the Danville papers admit he is “Big League Stuff. We hate to lose him. but realize he is too big for our school. “Good Luck, Mr. Suthenl.” CAPTAIN TONY BALSER. “Weenies” “Weenies was a sweet halfback to see in action. henever a few yards were needed on that fourth down the ball was given to “Weenies and he made the yardage. He was an “all county selection. This is his last year. 19 JANUS 24 MMRi1UUMHiH!WltlNHWIIIItllMUJI F O O T 15 A L L The VVestville Township High School, with Mr. Sutherd at the helm, experienced the most successful season in the history of the school. In the eight games played they not only held their opponents scoreless, but ran up a total of 363 points. Paris had the distinction of being the only team to get within eighteen yards of the Orange and black goal. 1 he first call for candidates was answered by thirteen letter men and nineteen others very anxious to win the coveted emblem. 1 hirty of these men stuck until the end of the season. That, in a great part, is the reason the team made such a wonderful showing. Ten regulars will be lost this year through graduation and eligibility. However, there are about three second string men for every vacant place, anxiously waiting for their chance. Steff Meyers will captain the 1924 team through one of its hardest schedules. MAX DARKIN. “Maxie” “Maxie” was another all county” selection. He had everything a quarterback needed. Although a marked man in every game, he could not be stopped. Another four year man. STEVEN MYERS. “Stef “Stef. the other halfback, was at his best in the Hoopeston game. With Darkin and Balser out. he bore the brunt of the game. He will captain the 1924 team. “Watch Him Go. ELDWINE JONES. “Shannon “Shannon played end and stopped everything that came his way. lie has played his last football for W. I. H. S. ALBERT SEDLAK. Al “Al” played a guard, and played it well. He was a tower of strength on defense. He will be missed next year. PETER FERPOTTO . “Pete” “Pete. playing his first year, was an excellent utility man in the line. Next year should see him at his best. 19 mnitimaraiiiuniiimmnuniitmtianniiiuinuiUHinniuMin JANUS 24 VERMILION GROVE, 0; WESTVILLE, 42 September 29 This game gave Coach Sutherd a chance to look over his new men. as every man on the squad broke into the game. VILLA GROVE, 0; WESTVILLE, 62 October 6 Westvillc looked like a new team throughout his game. Villa Grove played a very aggressive game during the first five minutes, but could not withstand the pace. After that the game was all Westvillc. MILFORD. 0; WESTVILLE, 34 October 13 Westvilie journeyed to Milford for their first game away from home. This game was played in a slow drizzling rain which tended to slow up the playing of both teams. Westvillc made two touchdowns in the first few minutes of play', lack Sney'd sprained his ankle and had to be taken out of the game. 'I bis weakened the team’s offense. Along towards the end of the game Capt. Falser was also injured hut not until the game was safely-won. CHARLES SIMPSON. “Todd “Todd,” left tackle, was chosen on the “All State. “Wabash alley,” and “All County” teams. What more could be said? This is “Todd’s” last year on the team. GEORGE REDULIS . “Bolshie” Bolshie,” “All County” end. is said to be the best wing man ever developed in Westvillc. He was a very strong man on defense. Too bad he is a Senior. JOHN SNYED. “Jackie” “Jackie,” “All County” fullback, played up t expectations. As a punter and line plunger he had few equals. His best game was against Oakland. ANDREW APPANAITIS . “Andy” “Andy” played a regular tackle position throughout the season. He was not a flashy player, but always very dependable. PAUL SOMERS. “Kink” Paul was the general utility line man. He broke into e erv game and gave a good account of himself. Great things are expected of him next year. 19 JANUS 24 HOOPESTON, 0; WESTVILLE, 31 October 20 ()n the following Saturday Hoopeston came to Westville expecting to give Westville a great set hack and mar that record of not having been scored on but were sent back home with the short end of a 31 to 0 score. Westville played without the services of Capt. Balser, who was out with an injured knee. Max Darkin, star quarterback, did not play the entire game either. So, with two substitutes in the backfield, the )range and Black played one of the greatest games of its career. Hoopeston had a strong aerial attack and continually tried to put over a touchdown via the air route, but were sadly disappointed. They completed two passes out of twenty-nine attempts. GEORGETOWN, 0; WESTVILLE, 34 October 27 Our old rivals, Georgetown, came to Westville with the intentions of giving “Fuzzie’s Tigers” their first beating, but never had a chance. Westville more than made up for the defeat received at the hands of the Purple and White the preceding year. The Westville team was too anxious to push the ball over the goal line and suffered a number of penalties which cost them two touchdowns. EDWARD ANDRULIS. “Sappo” “Sappo” had the distinction of being the only Freshman to win a letter. You will hear more about him during his next three years. EDWARD DELANEY. ‘Eddie” “Eddie” was a substitute quarter and half. He was in every game and always showed up well. Next season should find him piloting the team. JOHN SAVICKY. “Snub” “Snub” was switched from center to tackle and proved to be a stone wall in that position. However, that shift kept him off the ‘All County team. He is another that will be missed next year. JOHN HISSONG. “Baker” “Baker” was the all around man of the backfield. He was always anxious to get into the game and always produced. WESLEY HICKMAMN. “Dock” “Dock” fought for four years to win a place on the team, and in his Senior year was successful. e take off our hats to him. 1 hat is the kind of “Stuff that makes real men. GEORGETOWN, 0; WESTVILLE, 34 The game started out like a real battle, but after ten minutes of tough playing Darkin managed to cross the goal line for the first points. Sneyd iiimintu iiiiiiiiiniiiiiuiiimiiiiimiuiuuiiiuiiiniutuiifiiiiuniinuttiiifiuiuniimttiiiiiiuiiiiHiiiii 19 24 JANUS went over for the next touchdown just as the whistle blew ending the first half. In the last half Westville fairly walked off with Georgetown making JO points for a total of 34 to Georgetown’s 0. Georgetown only made one first down throughout the whole game. This demonstrated the air-tight Westville defense. OAKLAND. 0; WESTVILLE. 52 November 10 Westville journeyed to Oakland where they took the heavy Oakland team into camp by a 52 to 0 score. In the early part of the game Westville was full of fight and pep and walked all over (lakland, but could not deliver the needed punch when they were within scoring distance. The first half ended 19 to 0 in Westvillc's favor. During the second half Oakland tried many wild attempts to score via the aerial route, but these passes were usually intercepted by Westville and turned into touchdowns. In the third and fourth quarters the Orange and Black managed to make 33 points. PARIS, 0; WESTVILLE, 65 November 17 Paris came here with a heavy team intending to put a feather in their cap by defeating the highly respected Westville squad, but when the dust cleared up and the battle was over they returned to their homes with the short end of a 65 to 0 score. Paris gave the Orange and Black their first scare they ever had when a Paris back caught a pass and carried the ball to estville’s IS yard line. Paris was the only team to get within West-ville’s 20 yard line. This game was featured by the long runs of Darkin and Balser. and the stellar work of Tolliver, the Paris flash. RIDGE FA KM, 0; WESTVILLE, 42 November 29 On Turkey Day Ridgefarm came to Westville to fight for the Vermilion County Championship. I lie game was played in a sea of mud and water. Despite these facts the game was hard fought and gave the large crowd many thrills. The game was featured by the line smashing of Sneyd and Balser. and end runs by Darkin and Meyers. The first half ended 18 to 0. The Westville team made 24 points the second half and held Ridgefarm scoreless. Capt. Balser, Sneyd. Darkin. Hissong. Jones, Redulis, Hickman. Sed-lak. Savicky and Simpson played their last game for the Orange and Black. LINE UP 1923 Right End Kldwine Jones; Walter Jaworski Right I ackle Andrew Appanaitis Right Guard ..... Albert Sedlak; Ed. Andrulis Center Wesley Hickman; Pete Ferpotto Left Guard Charles Simpson; Paul Somers Left 1 ackle .................... John Savickey 19 lUIMlIt JANUS 24 Left End ........ George Redulis; Frank Dovviatt Quarter Back Max Darkin; Ed. Delaney Rt. Halfback Tonv Balser, Capt.; John Hissong Left Halfback Steff Myers Fullback ........................... John Sneyd SUBSTITUTES John Walter Louis llamas Leo Lucas William Uporsky Michael Uporsky Carroll Henderson Charles Kazaitis Tony Vainauskas John Myers Joe Sloan ALL COUNTY SELECTIONS Capt. Tony Balser ............ Halfback- Max Darkin ................. Quarterback John Sneyd .................... Fullback Charles Simpson ................. Tackle George Redulis ..................... End Charles Simpson was also selected for a berth on the Wabash Valley and the All-State Teams. TRACK Mr. Sutherd had two letter men, Capt. Simpson and Tony Balser, left from the 1922 team. With these two men and several new aspirants, a very good team was developed. Westville entered in three meets. The Tiger, Charleston, and Vermilion County. The best showing was made in the County Meet. The places taken were as follows: Charles Simpson: Discus, 2nd; 220 yds.. 3rd. Tony Balser: Half Mile. 3rd; 100 yds., 3rd. Max Darkin: Mile. 2nd. John Hissong: High Jump, 3rd. Relay Team. 2nd: Charles Simpson, Max Darkin. Ed. Delaney. Tony Balser. Charles Simpson will captain the 1924 team. —Chas. Simpson, ’24. imniiaiiwaiiniinaniiMNumitiiwiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiimiiimiiiiim TRACK TEAM. 1923 RELAY TEAM. 1923 ■ BASKETBALL, 1923-24 JANUS 19 «MiunHiiiHmiiitiwmHiiiuHiiiHnMiDiRUi! i i1 MM uuriiHfftmnui m 24 BASKET BALL 1923-24 Westville, with an experienced team, has just ended her most successful season. Coach Sutherd worked night and day throughout the entire season, and at the close had the best team in the county. The team work displayed in the County and District tournaments won the admiration of the spectators. Westville could not be accused of having a “basket shooting” team. At times they were good, but as a rule just fair. Their defense could hardly be questioned, as it was of the very best. Ask any team that was up against it. CHRISM AX 1NVITATIONAL T )C BX A M ENT February 14-16 Westville met Vermilion Academy in the first game of the tournament and, after a very poorly played game, finally won 15-14. Chrisman defeated us in the semi-finals 17-9. Westville played a good game, but had no chance on the small floor. The Orange and Black had an easy time in the game with Xewman for third place—winning the game 16-7. Capt. Balser made the All-Star Team. VERMILION COUNTY TOURXAMENT 21-22-23 estvillc surprised itself as well as everybody else by the showing made in this tournament. Westville defeated Bismark, Rankin and East Lynn in well played games. By doing this they won the right to play Hoopeston in the finals. Westville lead at half time 7-6, but could not stand the hot pace set by Hoopeston. The game ended 14 to 10 in favor of Hoopeston. Capt. Balser. Redulis and Myers were selected on the All-Star Team. DISTRICT TOURXAMENT March 6-7-8 After a period of three years, during which there was a break in athletic relationship. Danville and Westville met in the second game of the tour nament. An overtime period was played before the game could he decided Danville was leading 10-4 at the half, but Westville was not to be denied, and after the greatest comeback ever witnessed on the Armory floor.put Danville out of the tournament. Score 15-13. The best of sportsmanship was in evidence at all times. Rankin was defeated in our next game 15-11. This was a good game, but lacked the thrills of our first game. The next game, the Hoopeston game, is one that will always be fresh in the memories of the followers of the Orange and Black. Westville was not given an outside chance with Hoopeston. because of our defeat at their WiMuuiifnmMiinTiiiiiHiimiiiiiiaMnunMnimTTt hnoaMKim wwh Hum i luiucniTiiinniiiniinfnmHnmnmiiiiitminuiiftuiininiinniimnmfifi hands in the County Tournament. Everybody asked, “What will be score be? The first half proved to be a real battle. I loopeston leading 11-10. We don’t know what Fuzzy gave the boys between halves but it worked. They seemed to go wild, and for once couldn’t miss the basket. When the smoke had cleared away I loopeston had counted two points while Westville had made seventeen. Westville had defeated Danville, Rankin and Hoopeston, the County Champs, the three best teams in the tournament. That being the case it wasn’t so tough to lose to Sidell, the second rate team that had played three “set ups!” Capt. Falser was an “All Star selection. Steff Myers will lead the 1024-25 team. Capt. Falser, Jones, Kedulis. Simpson, llissong. Kulevich and Hickman have played their last basketball game for . '1'. H. S. LINE UP Forward: George Kedulis, Anton Kulevich, Tony Yainauskas. Forward: Steff Myers, John llissong. Center: Charles Simpson, Charles Razaitis. Guard: Capt. Falser, Andrew Appanaitis. Guard: Eldwine Jones. Wesley Hickman. SCHEDULE Catlin ...............19 Alumni ............. 7 Henning ............. 13 Vermilion Ac. 8 Oakland .............. 6 Catlin ...............15 Chrisman ............. 9 Sidell 14 Chrisman .............18 Oakland ............. 9 Vermilion Ac. ........14 Chrisman ............ 17 Newman ............... 7 Fismark .............. 9 Rankin ...............10 East Lynn ............12 Hoopeston ............14 Danville .............13 Rankin ..............11 Hoopeston ............13 Sidell ...............10 East Lynn ............19 Westville 21 Westville 7 Westville 20 Westville 29 Westville 23 Westville 19 Westville 8 Westville 13 Westville 15 Westville 11 Westville 15 Westville 9 Westville 16 Westville 30 Westville 18 Westville 15 Westville 10 Westville 15 Westville 15 Westville 27 Westville 6 Westville 14 —Eldwine Jones, ’24. tmuiiniiHiniiiiiiitmNiiiiuniin:iiiiiinii GIRLS' GYMNASIUM CLASS ROOTERS' CLUB GIRLS 19 JANUS 24 iimtimitatiMMaMr ATHLETICS THE GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls' Athletic Association held its first meeting September 10 for the purpose of reorganization and the election of new officers. '1 he following officers were elected: President Anna Mellen Vice President Stella Redulis Secretary and Treasurer Johanna Possolt A committee, consisting of one member from each class was also elected. The business of this committee is (1) to assess dues; (2) plan alfairs; (2) make decisions regarding a point system; (4) to get officials for tournaments; (5) to make rules for the tournaments. The committee is as follows ; Senior Class Margaret Henderson Junior Class .... Julia Columbus Sophomore Class ... Helen Hagdonis Freshman Class Genevieve Czapski Advisor .......................... Miss Elder The athletic association voted to adopt the rule that the vice president, chosen each year from the Junior class, should he the president the following year and that the secretary and treasurer be a Sophomore in order that the classes be well represented. It was also decided to give pennants to the class teams for winning the various tournaments and that each girl be given an opportunity to earn a letter. Three sizes of letters will be given if the following requirements are fulfilled: 1. A large “VV if the full quota of points are earned and a class team made. 2. A medium sized “W” for full quota of points and “sub on a team. 3. A small sized “ V for earning the full quota of points. POINTS A. The full quota of points shall be 200. |{. The Physical Education Course is divided into three main groups; they are: 1. Games. 2. Hiking and Track. 3. Hygene. C. A girl must earn at least 30 points in each group. ROOTERS’ CLUB The Rooters' Club held a meeting early in the year electing the following officers: President Vice President Secretary and Treasurer Anna Mellen . Mary Lietard Johanna Possolt JANUS 19 MHMMWIUMWWtltWtHWHH 24 It has been the aim of the Rooter’s Club to be present at all the games. Also, decorating goals for football games, selling tickets and helping advertise the school games has been successfully carried on by its workers. GYM WORK The general rules for class work, this year, are the same as last year. Each girl must have a locker and a suit. The suit should consist of black bloomers, white middy, black tie and black tennis shoes and cotton stockings, 'l'he classes are held on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Owing to the large number of girls that come out. it was necessary to divide the classes. Monday, the two lower classes and the Juniors had gym. Wednesday the two lower classes and the Seniors meet. Friday, the Junior and Seniors had class. The work taken up this year was: Baseball, track, tennis, volley ball and basketball. BASEBALL Baseball practice was started soon after the beginning of school. All the classes had a team. A tournament was held, the teams playing in the following order: Freshmen vs. Seniors Juniors vs. Sophomores The Freshmen and Sophomores won and played for first place, the Sophomore team winning the tournament. They will receive the pennant at this year’s May Fete. BASKETBALL The basketball practice started when the weather prevented baseball and tennis. General practice continued until the first of March when the tournament was held. The schedule was so arranged that every team except one, who drew a bye. played two games before being eliminated from the tournament. The schedules for the semi-finals was as follows: Seniors vs. Sophomores Juniors vs. Freshmen The Freshmen and Seniors were eliminated and the Sophomores defeated the Juniors in an exciting game. A pennant for this victory will also be presented at the May Fete. VOLLEY BALL Volley ball was the next game taken up in class. It was taught after the groups had met to practice the dances for the May Fete. The new Freshmen were taught the art of batting the ball and making points for their team, the first game they were able to practice sufficiently after their entrance into high school. A tournament was held in April. TRACK AND TENNIS Both tennis and track were introduced into the curriculum this year. Much interest was taken in both sports. The track work consisted of the broad jump, running broad jump, quarter mile run. 50 yard dash, and several other things possible for girls to do. iiimittiiiininiiinfiiiiinuni 19 JANUS 24 SENIOR TEAM THE SHEPHERDESSES EVERYONE AT THE MAY FETE THE MAY QUEEN AND THE CANOPY THE SENIOR DANCE JUNIOR TEAM RELAY TEAMS SOPHOMORE BASEBALL TEAM SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL AND VOLLEY BALL TEAM FRESHMAN BASEBALL TEAM FRESHMAN BASKETBALL AND VOLLEY BALL TEAM 19 JANUS 24 THE 1923 MA FETE The 1923 May Fete was the first ever given l y the gymnasium class ami was met with a success few beginning' enterprises receive. The Seniors in their caps an l gowns led the way to the grove, back of the high school building. A march in which all the groups took part, followed. Then the Seniors left the field and various dances were performed. The Juniors, in nile green and lavender dresses, gave a shepherdess dance. The Sophomores were divided into two groups, the wreath dancers and Japanese maidens. One group of Freshmen, as Pierrots and Pierrettes, and another as Peasants, gave dances. Helen Delaney, the solo dancer, presented the crown to Hertha Boyd, who was chosen May Queen. After the pennants had been presented by the fiirls’ A. A. to the winning class teams, each class wound a May pole decorated with their class colors. THE 1924 VIAY PETE The May Fete this year will be held on May 2( . at which time the pennants will be presented. I he program will begin with a march and song by the girls of the Senior class, wearing their caps and gowns. I his will be followed by a pageant. “The Pageant of the Seasons. The four seasons. Winter. Summer. Fall and Spring, followed by their attendants. Snow Flakes. Dray Clouds. Golden Sunbeams. Summer Breezes. Brown Leaves, and Spring Flowers will have descriptive dances. I he program will end with the May Pole Dances by the May Queen and her attendants together with the other groups. IIHHilHIillllUWilllllllilUillllNllllUllltillBUIIUOnUll 19 24 JANUS CALEND A R 4—First clay of school. Class officers elected. A Irv 5—Football practice. Good prospects I for the coining year. 6— Miss Farmer starts H. S. orchestra. First orchestra started in W. T. H. S. 7— 1. 15. l.’s and Philos hold their first meeting. 10—The Seniors feel a little more dignified. They looked at class rings and pins. 11— Assembly singing started today at the morning intermission. 12— I. B. I.’s held a business meeting to prepare for a program. 13— Seniors order their rings and pins. 14— Shakespeare’s Macbeth can be heard in the Knglish room first period. 17— Miss Elder announced that she would take the gym classes on a camping trip. 18— —-The “Westville High” goes to press. 19— Ethel and Fern were locked in the library at noon?? 20— Meeting f the newspaper staff. 21— The Senior girls go camping at the red men camp. 22— The football squad indulge in a practice game. 2-1—Todd quite the rage with his “new tin lizzy.” 25— “Westville High” comes out. 26— Students tuned upon songs and yells. 27— Pictures taken for Janus. 28— I. B. I. program followed by pep meeting. 29— Westville wins over Vermilion Grove 43-0. MimiiniiiniimiaiiiRinniiiiiininuiuiiiiiuunmtii imtiMnnniiiunnn ir u i uunniinm OUR ADVERTISERS 6)0 WHOM WE ARE gRATEFUL FOR HELPING TO MAKE POSSIBLE (7) HIS PUBLICATION %U are MEMORIES Qtiovlh NOT TODAY, but twenty years from today, will you realize the value of this—your school annual. As a book of memories of your school days it will take its place as your most precious possession in the years to come. You who are about to undertake the task of putting out next year’s book should keep this thought in mind and employ only the engraver who will give you the most help in making your book a worth while book of memories and give you workmanship that you will be proud of even in years to come. IVnte today to the Service Department of the Indianapolis Engraving Company and learn about their plant to help you make your hook t memory hook worth while. INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING CO 222 asi Ohio Si. Indianapolis Inci 19 24 JANUS CALENDAR 2—Practice game with Catlin after school. 2—Senior girls defeated in baseball by wee little F reshies. 4— Tickets out for Villa Grove game. 5— Sophomore girls test their courage at camp. 6— Heat Villa Grove 62-0. 8—Blue Monday F-O-U-R more days till exams. Sophomore girls defeat Juniors. 9—Minds taken up with Milford game. 10— School board purchases drums for the orchestra. 11— Peelie explains the demerit system. 12— First six weeks examinations. 13— Westville-Milford game a victory 34-0. 15—Pep meeting followed by a talk by Coach Sutherd. 17— Class meeting to arrange for the all school party. 18— Cheer leaders selected. 19— A holiday—teachers go to Champaign. 20— Another victory scored. Hoopeston defeated 31-0. 22— Seniors decked out with their rings and pins. 23— Second issue of high school newspaper. 25— Ghosts appeared in the assembly and gave out the pass-word for the party. 26— Philo program. Pep meeting for the Georgetown game. 27— Georgetown takes home—no score. Party in celebration. 30— First touch of winter here. 31— Annual staff held business meeting. October 1— Violin students give a selection during intermission. 2— Football boys preparing to go to see Illinois and Chicago game. 6— Pictures taken for Janus. 7— Girls basketball teams organized. 8— Freshmen girls entertain the Seniors in the domestic science room. 9—Pep meeting. 10—Same winning streak. Oakland goes home scoreless. 12— Dramatic club organized. Good attendance. 13— -Tickets out for the Paris game. 14— -Seniors look at invitations for graduation. 17—Seniors entertain Juniors. 20—Fuzzy accompanies General Science class on field trip. QUARTIER COMPANY XXX Dry Goods and Shoes Furniture Beds Mattresses Stoves Ranges Paints Groceries and Meats Electric Washers Phonographs XXX QUARTIER COMPANY Westville Illinois 19 JANUS 24 CALENDAK S 28 29- 21— Janus staff elects delegate to Champaign. 22— Second six weeks exams. 23— Hurrah for the teachers. No school today. 26—Football hoys give movie to help buy their sweaters NOVEMBER' X 27-Team practicing hard. I. B. I. program. Report cards. Miss Dependahl absent first period??? 3—Football season closes successfully. -1—Hager hearts looking forward to Carnival. 6 —Football banquet. 10—Blue Monday with plenty of rain. 1I —'“Thirteen” days until Christmas. 12 -Extra sessions added for thinkers and whisperers. 14—■ 1 irst basket ball game of season with Catlin. 13 ( arnival a howling success with Sherwood as chief howler. 1 Westville takes second place in Wabash Valley District. 1 1- Chemistry class inspected the Hegelcr zinc works. 20— Westville cagers defeat Henning 20-13. 21— Christmas program by Philos. Presents distributed. Vacation starts. 2— School again. 3— The New Year brings us the much enjoyed snow. 8— Radio concert. Some ex-graduates visit the school. 9— ermilion Grove goes down to defeat 29-8. 10— Fuzzy “explodes” in Chemistry class. W. D. O. Kid Party. 11— Cheer leaders receive letters. 15—Westville quintet goes to Catlin. 17— Semester examinations. 18— Chrisman puts one over on Westville 9-8. 21—Registration for new semester. 23— Football boys’receive medals. 24— 1000% Football Banner is hoisted to its station among the other banners. 25 Sidell takes home the honor. 14-13. 26—Freshmen Hard Times Party. 28- Juniors working on their plav. - Newspaper out. i mniimifiinHit HiiriHtintiiliiiiuiiitiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiiiiiuitmmiiiimnmairini ATTENTION SENIOR CLASS 1924 XXX The First National Bank of Westville, Illinois, with the other taxpayers of The Westville High School District, are proud of the fact that to you as graduates of this class have delivered you 100'. Plus. To give you the benefits of the BEST HIGH SCHOOL was not only our duty but our privilege. You are the FINISHED PRODUCT and your future in life, so far as this School District is concerned, is just as you choose to make it. If you wish to undertake the things worth while, you will need the services of some good bank. We shall be glad to serve you. x x x FIRST NATIONAL RANK WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS ituimititmimuiiii 19 JANUS 24 CALENDAR 1— Philos beaten by J. B. l.’s. 2— Ground hog sees his shadow. 4—Kidgefartn H. S. committee visits today. 8—Sophomore boys trim the Freshmen in the first game of the inter-class tournament. 13— Seniors select play. 14— Valentine day. Seniors choose class motto. Chrisman tournament. 15— Junior play. 16— Get third place at tournament. 18— ()peretta well on its way. 21— Westville enters county tournament with pretty good prospects. 22— Philo program with honors to Washington. 23— Received second place in the tournament. 25— Football boys appear with new sweaters. 26— Seniors decide to dedicate annual to Miss Elder. 29—Six weeks exams. 3— Football men receive letters. 4— Talk by Mr. Sutherd on Good Sportsmanship. 5— “Miss Cherryblossom” presented in the auditorium. 6— Westville skins their old rival Danville in the district tournament. 7— Come out fourth in the tournament. 10— Our dignified English teacher becomes a “Flapper.” 11— Ninth period added for the naughty. 12—Seniors begin earnest practice on their play. 14—Seniors tried their luck at teachers exams. 17— Spring football practice begins. 18— A new xylophone appears for the orchestra. 19— —Freshie girls downed by the Juniors in the basketball tournament. 21—Orchestra plays for the students. Sophomore girls beat the Junior team. 24— Blue Monday again, all lessons unprepared. 25— Hard Senior play practice. 27— Dress rehearsal for play. 28— Senior play. , j� ,« Margaret H. (to Gertrude R. asking for a book): “Have you read ‘Freckles?’ ” Gertrude: “Of course not. Mine are brown.” .« jt iiuuiiunianiiRuniinnitiitiiiuNMinNiiiuiM BY ONE OF WESTVILLE’S BEST FRIENDS YOU O T T O KNOW ME 19 24 JANUS CALENDAR 1—April fool day. 4—Hard practice for Literary contest. 11—Second six weeks exams. 11—Literary Contest (Joint Meetings). 25— Preliminary Contest (W. '1'. H. S.). 26— Tiger Meet. 3—County Meet. 10—Charleston Meet. 16— Junior-Senior Banquet. 17— State Meet. 23—Final Exams. 23— Patrons night. 24— All school picnic. 25— Baccalaureate. 26— May Fete. Class Night. 27- -Commencement. YOUR PHOTOGRAPH “The Gift They Cannot Buy � : � as Will be highly valued by your friends and schoolmates at all times. Our portraits are of the highest grade, and we take the greatest care in getting the expression, and preserving the likeness. See us for your graduation photographs —we have a large assortment of the latest mountings, which will be sure to please you. The portraits in this annual were made from our photographs. as 85 28 BOWMAN STUDIO lSl 2 North Vermillion St. Danville, Illinois 19 JANUS 24 WE WONDER WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF: Mr. Alison returned his test papers? George Redulis forgot to argue? Tony Y'ainauskas stopped stuttering? Andrew Appanaitis came to school? Stella Redulis couldn't recite? Eileen Kelly made a lot of noise: Miss Farmer broke her baton? The faculty took a vacation? “Weenies” Raiser got to English Class on time? Mary Lietard had to do without apples? “Shannon' 'Jones lost his charms? Margaret Henderson didn’t have to stay in for whispering? Miss Elder wasn’t the Senior Class advisor? Someone didn't look after the Freshies? Nobody made the “flunkers list?” Anna Mellen didn’t go to the dances? John Hissong din’t like the girls? Amelia Orlea didn’t go to Georgetown? YOU DON'T KNOW????? NEITHER DO WE!!!!!! . AIN’T IT A GRAND AND GLORIOUS FEELIN': To he a Freshman girl with a Senior beau? To he permitted to play our new xylophone? To be a Junior and to be chosen both Football and Basketball Captain? To he a Senior and know you’re going to graduate? To be a Sophomore and get on the Honor Roll? To he the Faculty and not have to work? To be able to get a drink without being showered? To be a teacher and have a key ring? To be good looking and not know it? . jt SPANG WHERRY LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIALS x SS Si We have what you want at a reasonable price. Phone 36 WESTVILLE, ILL INSURANCE FIRE — TORNADO — WINDSTORM AUTOMOBILE FIRE THEFT LIABILITY PROPERTY DAMAGE REPUTATION—STRENGTH—SERVICE JOHN F. SHIMKUS, Agent Postoffice Building Phone 108 WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS 19 imtlHHIW 24 JANUS MOTHER GOOSE RHYMES (for the Freshmen) O, Little Sappo Come blow on your “Sax” The Orchestra is naughty My patience does tax. Where has the little boy gone so soon? He's out with a basket hunting his tune. Will you help find it? Xo, not I! For I’d find it, to play it He’d try. ,'t , Monica and Genevieve Went forth to play a game. Monica made two baskets And “Jenny” did the same. j j There is a little Freshman Who is so wondrous wise That he can wear a football suit. Ten times bigger than his size. V Jt , George is so broad minded. He admits there are two sides to every question—his side and the wrong side. nmmuiinmttmniMUDniniDN(iiiiiiuiiuuiiiiiihtmrniii;ii.i miMBiiaum We Repair All Makes of Cars We Sell “The Universal Car” ROBERTS’ GVRAGE Phone 106 WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS JOHN SZILAGYI —for— PRICE QUALITY SERVICE X St JK Telephone 77 Westville, Illinois 24 !9 JANUS Louis li. (arranging meeting with Ed. Konieczka): “If I'm late, how will 1 know if you have been here?” Ed.: “If I get here first 1 will put a brick on the sidewalk.” Louis: “And if I get here first I will kick it off. , t „« Officer (to Pete Ferpotto driving the wrong way on a one-way street): “Say, can’t you see the sign says ‘One Way Traffic?'” Pete: Well, ain’t I going only one way? , ,.« . « I’eelie: “Now 1 will give you an oral test. Louis B.: “I haven't any paper to write it on.” . , . Edward A.: “Leo, when you're going around the corner, which way do you lean?” Leo I..: “It’s according to who is with you.” .« , ..« Alex S.: “Been to school today Paul? Paul U.: “Do my clothes look like they'd been slept in? ,• , J Mrs. Grubb: “This High School is a great human factory.” ,« , .. T. K.: “Yeah, that’s true, lots of people get canned there.” Miss Elder (explaining basketball to the Freshies): “You see, the idea is to get the ball in the basket. Ellen Nier: “Yes, but the basket has a hole in it.” Notary Public Money Orders LOUIS J. BLARY SONS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Westville, Illinois Fire Insurance Steamship Tickets For a Taxi Call a YELLOW Phone Main 125 Baggage Transferred Day and Night 19 24 JANUS Mr. Sutherd’s newest subject for experimentation is: Why the heavv end of the match is the lighter. jt , Helen A. (to irginia): “Do you know, Virginia, why your hair isn't really red?” Virginia: “No, why? Helen A.: “For the simple reason that ivory doesn’t rust. , , I’eelie: “Florence, 1 see your jaw is moving.” Florence A.: “Yes, sir.” I’eelie: “Suppose you throw it in the waste basket.” V .4 jt One little Freshie to the Joke box did run. Dropped in a penny, then waited for gum. Jt , ,4 Mary I..: “Anna, why do you keep me standing like a fool on the corner waiting for you?” Anna: “1 can't help the way you stand.” ,4 .4 ,4 Miss Fleming: Now. class. I'll explain the proposition. Look at the board while I run through it.” ,4 i ,4 Miss Elder (in French class): “Sherwood, wake Snub up. 1 think he’s gone to sleep. Sherwood : V nke him up yourself, you put him to sleep.” ,4 ,4 Seven Wonders of W. T. H. S. 1. Alex Stanevich’s General Science papers. 2. Orville Noel’s mathematics note book. 3. Julia Urasky’s tnarcelle waver. 4. Louis Barnas' quietness. 5. Seniors’ dignity. 6. Some of our “bobbies.” 7. Freshmen's attractiveness. ,4 ,4 ,« “Why is the ‘Janus’ like a girl?” “Everyone should have one of his own and not another’s.” ,4 :4 Miss Farmer (at cantata practice): “Stand on the first note and sit down on the next.’ .4 4 ,4 Teechee. teechee. all day teechee Night markee papers, get no sleeper No one kissee. no one lovee— Poor old maid, no one lovee. BHBmnmimiiMiiiHi Suits Made to Measure Satisfaction Guaranteed Lowest Prices Considering Quality � 8 8 HERMAN BROTHERS HEIDRICK-SOMERS HARDWARE CO. Hardware, Stoves, Miners’ Supplies Paints, Glass and Pumps Phone 152 Westville, 111. “The Place to Enjoy Yourself” FRANK VERNICK’S Soft Drinks Candies Cigars Tobaccoes Pocket Billiards State Street WESTVILLE, ILL. Smoke the Best Cigars on the Market Princess Biruta. 15c C. E. I., 10c Cuba Havana Express, 5c BEST HAVANA FILLER NICK GOODWIN, Manufacturer South State Street WESTVILLE, ILL. 19 24 JANUS 1 Notice (for good looking people only): I liis read have wouldn't you, or conceited were you knew we. (read backwards.) • .. j� Monica Kelly—“Did your watch stop when you dropped it on the floor? Anna Savoldi— Of course it did! Did you think it would go on through ?” j A KISS She says “No.” Meaning “Maybe.” She can’t say “Yes” For she’s a lady. Moral—“Why ask?” It ou find hoofs and horns in the soup, don t kick—someone is trying to make both ends meat. ..it j New Theories of Evolution Freshmen ...................... Monkies Sophomores .................... Savages Juniors ................... Barbarians- Seniors ................ Civilized Men jt , t Richard D.: “You know Albert, my girl has a sense of humor. Albert S.: “How’s that?” Richard D.: “Well, last night 1 swiped a kiss, and 1 kissed her on the chin. She looked up and said. ‘Heavens above.’” v , � ■� Theory of Meter There are meters of accent. And meters of tone. But the best of all meters— Is to meet 'er alone. v .« J Mr. Alison: “(live me an important date in Roman History.’’ Rosa S.: “Mark Antony’s date with Cleopatra.” jt ,«t Miss Fleming: “Wesley, what was that you just dropped?” Wesley: “A perpendicular.” -.■ v« Fern H. “Paul, how can you keep your feet from going to sleep?” Paul S.: “Don’t let them turn in.” .« ..« ,4 Just as we begin to think we can make both ends meet, somebody moves the ends. Ask Your Grocer for TEA TABLE and EARLY DINNER FOOD PRODUCTS The Quality can’t be beat x x as PEYTON PALMER CO. (L HAVEN STEPHENS DENTIST 307 Temple Building DANVILLE. ILL. Phones 1790-W; 2051-W ASK YOUR GROCER FOR “MOTHER’S BREAD “THE KIND THAT YOU ALWAYS LIKE” Union Made, Baked by ATHENS BAKING CO. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS 19 24 JANUS Stern leather: “Young man you were out after ten last night, weren’t you ?” Wesley: No sir, I was only out after one.” , ,«t j� 1-irst Soph: “I would kiss you good night, if I were sure no one were looking. Second Soph: “J”11 close my eyes. , V jt Absent-minded professor returning from the funeral of Peterson, a fellow prof., looking around: “Where’s Peterson? Didn’t he come back with us?” � : jt l.ileen K.. Margaret, what runs across the floor without legs. Margaret. “I don’t know. Eileen: “Water. j . Little words of wisdom Little words of bluff Make the teacher tell us “Sit down, that’s enough.' ’ i« , ,« Miss Elder: “Why do words have roots?” 1 ony V.: “To make the language grow.” .« ,«i Bright Student: Phillip of Macedonia was shot, killed, stabbed and died.” ,« , Ishmael (translating Latin): Caesar has flees. Miss Elder: “It is past.” ishmael: “Caesar has flees.” jt ■. Mr. Alison : “The ancients considered the liver the seat of affection. What is its seat now?” John H.: “The knee. Mumps are a swell disease. , ,• ,«� Miss Dependahl: “Have you any questions to ask about today’s lesson ?” Weenies: Yes. where is it?” ■. j ■ Cieorge. Well. I odd. what did you say to that new girl you saw last night?” I odd: Kr-1 asked her if I could see her home and she said she would send me a picture of it.” When you are thirsty, and after the show come to the PALACE ICE CREAM PARLOR Try our FRUIT and CANDY They are always the kind that suit 121 State Street Westville, Illinois M. D. GUNDRUM M. D. 204 N. State St. Phone 25 U. J. OVERMAN DRUGGIST 126 East Main Street Telephone 508 When you’re all dressed up and no place to go, call 1 3 8 DANVILLE, ILL. There was once a maiden antique Who went to the movies each wique She would have gone more, But, alas, she was pore, And it seems she could not catch a Shique. v v v The Passing of the Shiek (A tragedy in one Act) If you don't stop I'll scream—I'll call mother—mother—mother— mother------ Oh. Good Heavens, here she comes! 1 never dreamed she was really at home.” .. : , t Miss Dependald: “Mildred, what was Washington's Farewell Ad- dress ?” Mildred G.: “I'm not sure, hut I think it was Heaven. jt , Four Epitaphs A Senior— Deep wisdom—swell head Brain fever—lie’s dead A Junior— False fair one—hope fled Heart broken—he’s dead A Sophomore Went skating—humped head Cracked skull—he’s dead. A Freshman— Milk famine—not fed Starvation—he’s dead. B R IT Z “The Telephone Florists” 211 S. Bowman Ave. Telephone 144 “Flowers That Keep” WEBSTER GROCERY CO. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Distributors for Larabee’s Best, Golden Seal Flour and Pillsbury’s Best Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded Home of Marvel Brand Food Products ASK FOR THEM Sporting Goods Robinson, Illinois DAM The Intercollegiate Special Designed by School and College Coaches for the School and College Trade Official Outfitters W. T. H. S. H. L. MEFFORI), General Manager Compliments to the CLASS OF 1924 x as THOMAS LUCAS Sporting China Goods Glassware THOMAS CONRON HDW. CO. “Sellers of Good Goods” 116-118 E. Main Street DANVILLE ILLINOIS Domestic Science EQUIPMENT Manual Training H. P. KYGER Flour - Feed and Coal Phone 79 233 S. State Street WESTVILLE. ILL. OKPHEUM HOWLING ALLEYS Soft Drinks Candy Cigars Tobacco •JOE’S PLACE” 141 North State Street PRINCESS IOLAS’ Remedy for sale at STAR MEAT MARKET WESTVILLE ILLINOIS BROWNING STARK Cigars and Tobacco Billiards and Candies SPEND YOUR LEISURE HOUR HERE Phone No. 28 120 N. State Street Fountain Pens, Candy, Ice Cream Stationery and Everything in Drugs WESTVILLE DRUG CO. LET US MAKE YOUR PHOTOGRAPH ERNEST MAGNIEZ We Guarantee all our Work Westville, Illinois L. M. ROWE Palmer Graduate CHIROPRACTOR 203-4 Thomas Building WESTVILLE, ILL. - HER FF-JONES CO. Designers and Manufacturers of SCHOOL and COLLEGE JEWELRY and INVITATIONS Indianapolis, Indiana OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US BARGER-WHITE FURNITURE CO. CAR LOAD DEALERS A tramp begged a good old lady for some eats. As she handed him a crust of bread she said. “Not for your sake nor my sake, but for Christ’s sake I give you this. The tramp handed it back to her and said, “Not for your sake nor my sake, but for Christ’s sake put some butter on it. For your sake and our sake send your clothes to THE ILLINOIS l)KY CLEANING CO. DR. E. E. HOWARD Residence Phone: Danville Exchange 5461-W Office Phone: Westville Exchange 100 A. J. TRUCANO HARDWARE Stoves, Paints, Roofing SPORTING GOODS 139 N. State Street Phone No. 113 WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS CANDYLAND Quality, Cleanliness, Service We sell only the purest candy and ice cream that money can buy. We make it; we know how. Try it and be convinced. Any order accepted and delivered. Phone No. 62 J. SPEARSON, Mgr. A. STANSBERRY DRUGS Rexail and Nval Agency 103 South State Street WESTVILLE ILLINOIS l. WALKER Dry Cleaning Pressing Altering and Repairing Phone 15 129 North State St. WOODBURY BOOK CO. Invites each and every student of your school to visit our store Complete lines of Books, Magazines, Stationery, Pictures and Framing, Fountain Pens, Pencils and School Supplies Ask anybody for anything They’ll send you to Woodburys We Have It—Gifts for Everybody I. O. O. F. Building 125-127 N. Vermilion St DANVILLE, ILLINOIS JOHN SLAZAS P. GUNTOR FRESH MEATS and GROCERIES Westville You Are Trained in Fundamental Subjects Your Future Training Should Be in Things Practical BROWN’S BUSINESS COLLEGE trains young men and women so they can get and hold positions of responsibility. Complete Courses in ACCOUNTING, SECRETARIAL DUTIES, etc. Write for Free Catalog regarding opening of our term. H. M. JONES, Principal 103 North Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILL. Shoes and Hosiery for the Entire Family DANVILLE NEW SHOE STORE KINNEY’S CO., Inc. 185 Stores 127 East Main 5 Factories DR. M. TAYLOR DENTIST 602 First National Bank Bldg. Phone No. 4771 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Phone No. 19 132 North Walnut Street Danville, Illinois Remember us for party decorations, paper of all kinds and cotillion novelties for all occasions GASTHOFF’S 114 N. Hazel Street DANVILLE ILLINOIS ACHILLE LETE Groceries and Meats Shoes and Miners Supplies Coal, Wood and Farm Products Telephone 126 PARMENTIER BROS. Groceries and Meat Market We also run a union bus line and do long distance hauling LOUIS PARMENTIER. President MRS. MIKE WIDEMAN Ice Cream and Sodas LUNCHROOM PHONE 52 313 S. STATE ST. PETER LATTUADA Groceries, Dry Goods, Shoes Miners’ Supplies First Class Meats and First Class Butchers Phone No. 122 Westville, Illinois WALTER GERRIB Show of High Class Features EAGLE THEATRE When you’re all dressed up and no place to go, CALL 1 3 8 GORDONS First Door North of the Courthouse Ladies' Readv-to-Wear Millinery “Exclusive but not expensive WE MEND THE RIPS. FIX YOUR HEELS Bring: Your Shoes and We Save Your Soles THE CITY SHOE SHOP 127 N. State Street Westville, Illinois GEORGE KULCHAR DIXIE CAFE Rooms Tables for Ladies Home Cooking Home Made Pies THIS SUMMER VACATION Whether you are employed, or are taking vacation trips, remember the Illinois Traction is always at hand, catering to your convenience. It will serve you just as frequently as it did during the athletic season when you were following the W. T. H. S. teams. It is always “The Road of Good Service.” ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM BENJAMINS “Everything Musical” 30-32 North Vermilion Street DANVILLE ILLINOIS ONARATO VACKETTA Groceries, Meats, Miners’ Supplies Shoes and Dry Goods Phone 94 YVestville, Illinois T. G ALEXANDER Sporting Goods and Supplies Special Prices to Schools, Clubs and Colleges Successor to P. H. Learn a rd 155 North Vermilion Street DANVILLE ILLINOIS STAR MEAT MARKET Meats and Groceries Phone No. 156 120 South State Street WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS