Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1925 volume:

PUBLISHED ANNUALLY Br die Senior Class of {he Westville Township High School VOLUME VII WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS 1925 THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE 0 A. L. SOMERS THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE TO A. L. SOMERS Esteemed citizen of Westville, hunker, Imsincss man, mid until his untimely death, sponsor of nil high school affairs, we humbly drdinilr this, tin seventh volume of The Janus. Page Three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN T W E N T Y-F I V E ’ll - ESTVII,LE HIGH SCHOOL, established at its present location in 11 1917 has progressed with great rapidity in all educational lines, including athletics, literary, commercial and music work until at present it is one of the leading high schools in Illinois. When one considers the school, he probably thinks merely of the building, but is this the true school? The steady flow of students and teachers, through the building, during the past seven years, constitutes the real school. It is they, who through their strenuous efforts to serve their school, have made the Westville High School what it is. Perhaps the excellent records made in the preceding years in all athletics make this field of our school more conspicuous than the others. Athletic ability seems to be an outstanding characteristic of Westville High, due not only to the wonderful spirit of the boys who take part in them, but also to the capable coaches we have always been so fortunate to have. Nevertheless, advancement has been made in many other ways, especially in the improvement of the two publications—“The Westville High” and “The Janus.” New subjects are being added continually to the school program. In fact, it will always be said of Westville High, that the school is accomplishing great things, because it is always striving for something higher. —Ethel Stevens. Page Four THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE DURING the past year, there have been several changes at Westville High School, of which the most important, perhaps, is the erection of the principal’s bungalow. After a great deal of planning and consideration, the board decided that the building of this house would be a great convenience to the principal. Bids were received from several prominent contractors, but the local dealers, Spang Wherry, secured the contract, their price being $5,9C0. The architect was Mr. Harvey Skadden, of Danville. Previous to this year it had been necessary for the principal, as well as practically all of the other teachers, to reside in Danville. However, since this new addition has been constructed, Mr. Guin’s home is so situated that he can go to his work in a very few minutes. It is rumored that this plan is being considered by the majority of the high schools in Illinois. However, Westville was one of the first to execute this plan. —Ethel Stevens. ■ Page Five DR. B. TAYLOR President JOHN SHIMKUS, Secretary HERBERT ROBERTS VICTOR HERMAN C. E. STEVENS MIKE KELLY H. S. ERCANBRACK ■S !C C 3 v, c: Co 6«J C 3 C2 •S C 3 ■'n PAGE MISSING PAGE THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Nine ANNETTE E. EMRICH, French B.A. John B. Stetson University. First year W. T. H. S. L. C. W. ALISON, History B.A. Illinois. Second year W. T. H. S. HELEN J. CADE, B.S. Home Economics University of Illinois. Third year W. T. H. S. CARRIE W. DEPENDAHL, English B.A. Illinois. Third year W. T. H. S. THE “JANUS t � NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE THE “JANUS NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS STELLA REDULIS “Red” Pres. Girls’ A. A., 4; Vice-Pros. Girls' A. A., 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. Philo 4; Junior Play 3; Associate Editor West-ville High 3, 4; Associate Editor Janus 4; Cantata 2; Operetta 3; Reporter Westville High 2; Semi-Chorus 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Delegate 111. Press Association Convention 3. EDWARD DELANEY “Sally” Class President 2, 4; Sec. Treas. Class 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Editor-in-Chief Westville High 3, 4; Dramatic Editor Janus 4; Pres. Student Council 4; Newspaper Delegate to Illinois Press Association Convention 3; Constitution Committee Philo 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Operetta 4. JULIA COLUMBUS “Ju” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter West-High 3; Girls' Athletic Editor Janus 4; Junior Play 3; Vice-Pres. Booster's Club 4; I. B. I. 1, 2. 3, 4. Page Eleven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS SUSIE SIMON “Suz” Junior Play 3; Semi-Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Cantata 2; Literary Reporter Westville High 3; Literary Editor Janus 4. PAUL SOMERS “Kink” Class Sec. Treas. 2; Football 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Athletic Editor Westville High 3; Boys’ Athletic Editor Janus 4; Business Manager Westville High 4; Newspaper Delegate III. Press Association Convention 3, 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. Treas. Philo 4. MARY KELLY “Micky” Semi-Chorus 2, 3; Cantata 2; Operetta 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Literary Reporter Westville High 3; Calendar Editor Janus 4; Senior Play 2; Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4. Page Twelve THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE s SENIORS SUZANNE KRAINOCK “Susie” Typist Westville High 3; Typist Janus 4; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Advertising Annual 4. STEFF MYERS “Steff” Class Sec. Treas. 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Joke Editor Westville High 3, 4; Joke Editor Janus 4. MILDRED GLODKOWSKIS “Mitz” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Business Manager Westville High 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Thirteen T H E “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS RAY HOWARD “Skinny” Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Typist Westville High 3, 4; Typist Janus 4; Junior Play 3; Operetta 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4. CATHERINE RUCKER “Kitty” I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter Westville High 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Operetta 4. PETE FERPOTTO “Bud” Football 3, 4; Circulation Janus 4; Operetta 4; Junior Play 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Fourteen THE ‘‘JANUS’’ NINETEEN TWENTY -FIVE SENIORS HELEN DELANEY Alumni Editor Westville High 3; I. B. 1. 1, 2, 3, 4; Society Editor Janus 4. ISHMAEL HERMAN “ish” Student Council 4; Business Manager Janus 4; Reporter Westville High 3: I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec. Treas. 1; Junior Play 3; Operetta 4; Orchestra 4. ROSA SLAZAS “Rose” Circulation Manager Westville High 3; Alumni Reporter Westville High 2; Vice-Pres. Girls’ A. A. 2; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Junior Play 3; Semi-Chorus 4; Operetta 4; Alumni Editor Janus 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Fifteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS ETHEL STEVENS “Steve” Class President 3; Class Vice-Pres. 2; Semi-Chorus 1, 2, 3; Editor-in-Chief Janus 4; Junior Play 3; Exchange Editor Westville High 3; Circulation Manager Westville High 4; Program Committee Philo 3, 4; Newspaper Delegate 111. Press Association Convention 3, 4; Operetta 3; Cantata 2; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4. DONALD HUDSON “Don” Football 4; Basketball 4; Philo 4; Boys Athletic Editor Janus 4; Operetta 4. FERN HUGHES “Peggy” Class Vice-Pres. 2; Reporter Westville High 3; Cheer Leader 4; Student Council 4; Semi-Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Snapshot Editor Janus 4; Orchestra 3; Cantata 2; Operetta 3, 4; Janus Delegate to 111. Press Association Convention 4; Constitution Committee Philo 3; Vice-Pres. Philo 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Sixteen THE ‘JANUS’’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SENIORS ELBERT McDONALD “Mac” Philo 4; Orchestra 4; Circulation Janus 4. MILDRED HENSLEY Midge Semi-Chorus 2, 4; I. B. I. 1, 2, 4; Cantata 2; Operetta 4. Page Seventeen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CLASS HISTORY IN 1925-26 W. T. H. S. will not be honored by the present twenty dignified seniors haunting her corridors. The world, however, will have acquired a vast invaluable wealth in receiving this score of individuals. Judging from the following records made during the years 1921-1925 at YVestville High, one may well imagine what excellent service they will render the world in after years. Edward Delaney has served the Orange and Black football squad for three years an has gotten honorable mention throughout the neighboring towns. He was also on the basketball team this year. However, he was not only athletically inclined, for he held the office of president during his Sophomore and Senior years. As YVestville High Editor, 24, 25, he was unsurpassable. Because of his leadership he was elected president of the Student Council. YVho knows but what some day he may be president of one of the leading colleges or editor-in-chief of one of the most prominent newspapers in the U. S.? Ethel Stevens was an indespensable member of the class. She was also one of the most dependable people in the class. A proof of this is the Janus itself. Ethel was editor-in-chief and consequently was always on the “run working on the annual. She has also had several prominent positions on the newspaper staff and was Junior class president. Stella E. Redulis, a relentless supporter of the class and has always had the good fortune to get numerable odd jobs to do. She has been interested in athletics, and was elected president of the Girls’ Athletic Association. She was Associate Editor of the YY'estville High, 24-25, and also associate editor of the Janus. Ishmael Herman, our Janus Business Manager, has done enough for the Annual, in procuring ads, to make him famous, even if he hadn’t done the many other deeds that he has, for YY'estville High. He is a member of the Student Council, signifying the value of his leadership among his fellow students. Ishmael is the violinist of the Senior class, and has organized an orchestra consisting of students. Mary Kelly, “the little girl” of our class, was voted the prettiest girl in school in 1923. However, this honor did not make her a bit vain, and she is the same sociable Mary. She is the Janus Calendar Editor—a task requiring much patience and hard work. She has played basketball, tennis, volley ball and baseball and is also an excellent student. Susie Simon, our famous actress, was the outstanding character in Page Nineteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE the Junior play. She was literary editor on the Westville High, ’24. She is one of the best alto singers the Girls’ Chorus has ever had. Catherine Rucker, is the most prominent ticket-seller in the Senior class. She seems to have uncanny ability when it comes to selling newspapers, Annuals, tickets or anything pertaining to high school. She entered school the second semester, 1921, and has carried extra subjects, requiring a great deal of work to graduate in three and one-half years. Julia Columbus, another live wire, declares she is always on party committees, or anything else where there is lots of work. She has played basketball four years and is interested in all other school athletics, including baseball, tennis and volley ball. Fern Hughes, one of our cheer leaders, has led the cheers of audiences innumerable times, spurring our athletic teams on to victory. She has attended Westville High School only three and one-half years, but has worked hard and earned her right to graduate w’ith the class of '25. She is a member of the Student Council. Donald Hudson entered school here in his Senior year, from Ohio. He is an all-round athlete, being for both football and basketball teams, and is “Boys’ Athletic Editor” for the Janus. Elbert McDonald also entered Westville High in his Senior year, having previously gone to school in Kentucky. He is one of the most popular musicians in our class, his favorite instrument being the saxophone. Steff Myers, one of the best athletes who has ever played on any of the Westville teams was Captain of both basketball and football teams in ’24. In his senior year, he was joke editor on both the newspaper and Janus. However, Steff’s most important hobby is drawing cartoons. Rosa M. Slazas w'as alumni reporter on newspaper and Janus and certainly fulfilled this position with much capability. She played basketball four years and was also interested in baseball and volley ball. Sh« was chosen class president when wre were Freshmen. Mildred E. Glodkowskis wras a member of the orchestra in her Junior and Senior years. She wras Business Manager of the “Westville High” as a Junior and was an excellent ad getter. Susie Krainock, our main standby whenever there was anything to be typed for either newspaper or Janus. It seems that typists, one of the hardest-working divisions on any staff, very seldom receive their just praise—however, that does not mean that they are not justified in an enormous amount of honor. Pete Ferpotto was one of the “fightingest” men on the football squad, having played three years. He was Ishmael’s assistant in getting ads and proved to be a very valuable assistant. Page Twenty THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Mildred Hensley has been in the Girls’ chorus three years. She did not come to school last year, but took a course in work which qualified her to graduate this year. Helen Delaney, the dainty dancer, has performed at high school functions and is well known for her ability to dance very gracefully. Helen is society editor on the Janus and was a reporter on the Westville High. Hay Howard, has been one of our typists on the Westville High and also the Janus. He has much stability and has certainly done a lot of hard work in typing work for both of the above publications. He also was on the basketball squad this year. Paul Somers, our business man, has been business manager of the Westville High and has served the paper in a wonderful manner. Although the writing of the material for the paper is very essential, there must be a great deal of finance back of the paper in order for it to be a success. He has been on the Orange and Black football team for the past three years, and has been a player of no little ability. He was the Boys’ Athletic Reporter on the Westville High as a Junior and held the same office as a Senior on the Janus. The present Senior class has established two new events at W. T. H. S., namely “Junior Play” and the “Junior-Senior Banquet.” The Student Council was also organized during our Senior year. It seems that our one aim throughout high school has been to originate and carry out new events. Page Twenty-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CLASS WILL 1 1 E, the Class of ’25, will to the faculty, our sweet 11 and winning way toward the under classmen. To the Juniors, a challenge to put out a wonderful Janus as this. To the Sophomores, some bottled pep (canned heat) to make them realize that they’re living. To the Freshies a small portion of our unlimited knowledge gained while at W. T. H. S. Edward Delaney wills: 1. His jar of Sta-Comb and the directions how to use it to Sappo. 2. His popularity with the Freshie girls to Joseph Bernados. Helen Delaney wills: 1. Her latest solo dance to Johanna with the condition that she perform in public. 2. Her natural curly locks to Anna Savoldi. Julia Columbus wills: 1. Her right hand Dempsey punch to Zuppke to be used against his enemies. 2. Her place on the 8th hour list to Margaret Yersavich. Pete Ferpotto wills: 1. His admiration for love lyrics to John Walters. Mildred Glodkowski wills: 1. Her sweet disposition to Miss Jackson. 2. Her love for 5th hour assembly to Margaret Henry. Ray Howard wills: 1. His slenderness to Leta Van Lanken. 2. His daily stroll at noon to Shrook and Gladys Foots, provided they go no farther than one block. Donald Hudson wills: 1. His good looks to Van Dyke. 2. Charming personality to Billy Uporsky. Fern Hughes wills: 1. Her alto voice to the next year’s chorus. 2. Her uncanny ability for being late every morning to Mary Uravich. Ishmael Herman wills: 1. His vocabulary of “wells,” “therefore” and “consequently” to Roy Howard. 2. His icy business look to next year’s business manager to use when he’s out for ads. Page Twenty-two THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Susie Krainock wills: 1. Her common sense to the Freshies. 2. Her speed in typing to Ellen Simroski. Elbert McDonald wills: 1. His Frenchy way of talking with his hands to Van Dyke to be used when he talks. 2. His front gold tooth to Firpo. Steff Myers wills: 1. His wonderful hair part to Zano Gailus. 2. My success as a dancer to Orville Noel. Ethel Stevens wills: 1. Excessive paper in her desk to Fielder to be used in the manufacturing of paper wads to be fired in 6th hour assembly. 2. Her dignified manner to Monica Kelly for use in public. 3. Her studiousness to Owen McArdle, provided he uses it to the utmost extent. Stella Redulis wills: 1. Her chewing gum under her desk to Genevieve Czapski in case she runs out of her own. 2. Her stock of exam papers to Helen Anderson to be kept as a guiding star for her future grades. 3. Her love for Wordworth to Mary Mitchell. 4. Her contrariness to Gordon Jessup. Catherine Rucker wills: 1. Her method of selling annuals to Johanna Possolt to be used when she tries to get subscriptions for the “Janus.” 2. Her front seat in the assembly to Joe Sloan. Susie Simon wills: 1. Her ability as an actress to Margaret Yasitis. 2. A new box of non-caking face powder to Anna Balser. Rosa Slazas wills: 1. Her powder puff to the freshie girls to hide their greenness. 2. Her hairpins to Julia Urasky to keep her spit curl in place. 3. Her English notebook to Marjorie Buskirk on condition that she has it copyrighted and keeps it in a vault. Paul Somers wills: 1. His brains to the faculty. 2. His general pleasantness to Anna Tuvada. Mildred Hensley wills: 1. Her giggle to Virginia Quartier. 2. Her ability to keep Cecil to Katie Blakeney. Mary Kelly wills: 1. Her natural colored rouge to Gertrude Richardson. 2. Her A’s in English to Alberta Brooks. Page Twenty-three THE JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE CLASS PROPHECY 1940 FERPOTTO, PETER—Born December 25, 1905. An eminent contractor in the state of Illinois who is noted for several of his great projects. The most important of these was his work in reclaiming the land buried under the waters of the Pawnee Pond. This area is now flourishing as one of the greatest peanut farms in the United States. GLODKOWSKIS, MILDRED—Born April 23, 1907. A well known divorcee residing in Chicago. She holds the American record of having nine husbands. All nine of her husbands were well-to-do bricklayers. HENSLEY, MILDRED—Born October 17, 1906. Author of “Hints for the Household,” a section of the prominent magazine, “The Whiz Bang.” Miss Henseley who in real life is Mrs. C. Shaney, has completely revolutionized the old method of keeping house. HERMAN, ISHMAEL C.—Born June 12, 1907. An unsurpassable violinist. Mr. Herman during his youth went abroad to Africa and Australia to study violin. After a great deal of study in Africa he composed the piece, “Dark clouds float around me.” During his work in Australia, he composed, “The Kangaroo’s Leap,” an air which is internationally famous. HOWARD, RAY—Born May 15, 1907. The only person of his profession to be written up in a “Who’s Who” —Mr. Howard is an acrobat and is now traveling with Barnum and Bailey. One of his most famous feats is doubling himself till he takes the form of a icosahedrom. HUDSON, DONALD—Born August 14, 1906. A dentist of great renown. Studied dentistry for 15 years before he took up the practice. He first came to the notice of the world when he extracted four molars from the orifice of the Prince of Wales. HUGHES, FERN—Born September 20, 1907. A second Florence Nightingale. An indispensable village nurse to the village of Allswell. In her eight years of nursing she has been a nurse to 600 patients of which only 598 died. Page Twenty-four T H E “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE KRAINOCK, SUZANNE—Born July 8, 1906. Secretary to J. P. Morgan, attorney-general. Miss Krainock is also assistant editor of “Heart and Home Problems” in a prominent magazine. It is said she is very good at this because of her experiences in writing her employer’s love letters. KELLY, MARY CLARE—Born August 6, 1906. The owner and manager of a popular beauty salon at Lyons. Just lately Miss Kelly has established a beauty parlor in one of Missouri’s state insane asylums. McDONALD, ELBERT—Born August 19, 1905. A famous barrister of law from Kentucky, noted for winning several large cases and his unique way of winning them. “Mac” as he is commonly called, has several ways to convince the judges that he is right. Sometimes he uses his hands, voice and feet to prove his case. MYERS, STEVEN—Born July 4, 1906. A member of one of the most courageous professions—a life saver. One of the bravest men in his work. His most humane act was saving the life of his pet mouse which fell in a pan of water. REDULIS, STELLA EVELYN—Born August 15, 1908. A noted soprano. She made her debut five years ago when she sang for the prisoners at Sing Sing. Miss Redulis makes a specialty of Korean and Abyssian songs. At present she is touring the Sahara desert to obtain new expressions for her next song. RUCKER, CATHERINE M.—Born December 3, 1907. A well known broadcaster of Station N-U-T-Z, Kellyville. She broadcasts The Daily Dozen reducing exercises at 7:00 o’clock every morning. It is odd that although Miss Rucker has helped a great number of people to reduce, she still holds on to her 150 pounds. SIMON, SUSIE—Born February 26, 1905. One of the greatest comedians on the stage. She is the leading lady of Ben Turpin. Her latest play “The Valentine Stepper” is now showing at Hawbuck. SLAZAS, ROSA MARGARET—Born July 22, 1907. National long distance swimmer for 1935. Also holds title for plain back dive and high diving. Miss Slazas is noted for her long distance swimming. Her latest record was swimming 1000 millimeters in 5 seconds. Page Twenty-five THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE STEVENS, ETHEL—Born April 4, 1907. One of mankinds good Samaritans. Miss Stevens when still in her teens went to the wilds of Siberia as a missionary. However, as Siberia was scarcely populated, her missionary work did not take up much time. Therefore she began training some Siberian animals. At present she owns one of the largest Zoos in the world. SOMERS, PAUL A.—Born July 15, 1907. A scientist of great note. Ranks with Darwin and Pasteur. The thing that made him famous was his calculation of how many calories of heat are found in the hole of a doughnut. COLUMBUS, JULIA M.—Born April 28, 1907. The holder of the women’s light-weight boxing championship of the world. Miss Columbus is well known for her work in the ring in Chicago, New York, and Liverpool. She has earned the sobriquet of “Buzz-saw” Columbus because of her incessant foot work and talking while in the ring. It is said that “Buzz-saw” gained her experience practicing on various individuals in her high school days. DELANEY, EDWARD N.—Born August 22, 1907. A leader of the Irish rebels during the Irish-English war. Due to his strategy, the Irish defeated the British forces in the Battle of Dublin Bay, the battle which was the turning point of the rebellion. Mr. Delaney was born in America but his sympathy was always with the cause of struggling Ireland. When he went to Ireland he took with him 37 rifles, 2 machine guns and 60 pistols. With these he completely equipped the Irish army. This improvement over the old way of throwing bricks and cobble stones was one reason for the Irish victory. DELANEY, HELEN M.—Born November 4, 1905. A temperamental dancer, now with the Zeigfield Follies. She had the leading role of the musical comedy “Boon Beams,” which ran for 96 hours in New York. Miss Delaney received a great deal of publicity when, while dancing her solo, she became so enthusiastic that she fell off of the stage. Page Twenty-six T H E “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE JUNIOR CLASS CLASS OFFICERS President...........................Johanna Possolt Vice-President......................Andy Appanaitis Secretary-Treasurer.................Helen Bagdonis Class Advisers.............Mrs. Grubb, Mr. Bushnell JUNIORS Johanna Possolt Julia Urasky Frances Yasaitis Mary Vacketta Petra Morris Theresa Puskac Doris McDonald Margaret Henery Alice McDonald Flossie Howard Homer Lete Joe Bernodis Michael Uporsky Helen Anderson Sophie Mazilausky Helen Bagdonis Berneda Szymanski Mary Urevich Jennie Maziekas Marie Imro Ellen Simroski Virginia Quartier Gertrude Richardson Raymond Mitchell Walter Jaworski Tony Vanauskas Fred Miller Andy Appanaitis Dock Blakeney Alfred Jones Gordon Jessup Charles Razaitis Roy Howard Alex Stanevich Page Twenty-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Junior Class History ✓—p HE class of ’26 entered the portals of September '“'L with a record enrollment of forty-two. Andy Appanaitis was elected Class President; Louis Barnas, Vice-President; Ray Mitchell, Treasurer; Mrs. Grubb and Mr. File, Class Advisors. It was during this year we were awarded a half holiday for selling the most basketball tickets. We celebrated with a “Weiner” roast in Snooks woods. A St. Patrick’s party was our big social event of the year. In our Sophomore year, we were about the peppiest class in school for the girls carried off all honors in the baseball and basketball tournaments, and the boys won the inter-class championship. The year of ’24 enrolled thirty-five students as Juniors, but somehow or other several dropped out. A meeting was called in order to elect the officers as follows: President.......................................Johanna Possolt Vice-President.........................Andy Appanaitis Secretary-Treasurer...............................Helen Bagdonis Mrs. Grubb and Mr. Bushnell were elected as class advisors. The year was started off with a party and the Sophomores as guests. On March 18th we presented our Junior Play, “On the Hiring Line,” which brought in a sum of money for our class. With the profits from the candy sale and the Junior Play we were able to look forward to the greatest event of the year, the Junior-Senior Banquet, with full sway. We are proud of the boys that have gone out for football and have been awarded letters, and we hope that they will keep up their spirit even higher next year than they did this year. We hope that we shall be able to enter school next year as Seniors with the same number of students. —Helen Bagdonis, ’26. Page Twenty-eight THE ‘-JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Twenty-nine THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS ....................Leo Lucas ...............Anna Mazilausky ...............George Krivisky President..... Vice-President Secretary..... SOPHOMORES Orville Noel John Walters Alfred Pacuikiewiez Margaret Yerasavich Helen Urevich William Uporsky Joe Sloan Anna Savoldi Lucy Rauktis Joe Ramos Camillea Notar Ellen Nier Mary Mitchell Anna Mazilausky Owen McArdle Leo Lucas George Krivisky Mona Kelley Wilbur Jessup Carrol Henderson Lawrence Gilman Genevieve Czapski Alberta Brooks Katie Blakeney Edward Andrulis Frances Deltuva George Meinart Mary Mazeikas John Myers Pape Thirty THE JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Sophomore Class History THE Sophomore class met again this year to finish the second year of the four in high school, but to our disappointment we lost about half of the class which finished the Freshman year. The class officers were chosen after about two weeks of school. George Krivisky was chosen unanimously as the class Secretary, while Anna Mazilausky had little competition in acquiring the office of Vice-President. Although Leo Lucas was President last year, he was unanimously elected this year to the same post. This constitutes the officers of the Sophomore class. In Athletics the Sophomore class was well represented. In football about ten of our boys went out. Of these ten, five fnade the Varsity Letter. The others, although not making the Varsity letter, played in some games but lacked a little extra punch to get their letters. In basketball three of the Sophomore boys made the first team and they are good players. Several members are on the newspaper staff which means a lot to them as there are but a limited number that can get oh the newspaper staff. They are doing good work as is expected of them. As for social affairs the Sophomore class has had no parties as yet. However, they will give a party soon, that will be «qual if not superior to any former ones given at W. T. H. S. This is about all that will be said about the Sophomore class. Although we hope to meet each other again in September at the start of our third year in High School. —Leo Lucas, ’27. Page Thirty-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Definition of a Sophomore THE word itself means a wise fool—a fool appearing wise, a hypocrite. A Sophomore is not a Senior, he is not a Junior or Freshman, he can • be nothing but a Sophomore until he grows a little older and gets it out of his system. It is the time when he wears his first pair of long trousers and he assumes the dignity that goes with them. He is a person who thinks the students and faculty do not realize his importance. He usually has nothing to do with girls, to all outside appearances having determined to be a martyr or an exile and then girls mean nothing to him. But he is fooling himself. They are on his mind most of the time and he spends half of his night planning things to perform in their presence. A Sophomore is too young to know anything and he is too old to be told anything so his uselessness can be seen even by a Freshman. He is a broad shouldered person but narrow brained, short bodied but long winded. But after all there is hope for him if he isn’t an unusually affected Sophomore he will grow out of it. And a little contact with the world will soon make him normal. After all everybody must pass thru their Sophomore stage and they all seem to come out all right in the end so a Sophomore has some hope after all. —By a Senior. Page Thirty-two T II E “JANUS NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS President..................................Anna Balser Vice-President........................Helen Hickman Class Advisors................Miss Emrich, Mr. Alison Garnette Allen Francis Bagdonis Loretta Bernard Catherine Beresford Josephine Blass Gladys Boyd Harriet Byron Anton Carp Lucile Christenson Frank Cowles Stella Darzinkas Martha Delanois Allan Elliot Fielder Falconio Gladys Foote Alpy Galinausky Zano Gailus Tony Gardzulis FRESHMEN John Yuhas Stanley Goleyniski Amelio Gopshus Russel Herman Helen Hickman Leslie Hible Agatha Passis Irene Kelly Helen Koepke Anna Lesko Mabel Marshall Mike Wargo Stella Milewsky Vera Melewski Thomas Mitchell Jess Mayer Harry Pettigrew Albert Paucis Stella Rakawsky Frank Razavich Josephine Redulis Anna Rumaik Bernice Stutginski Anna Tuvada Joe Vanauskis John Vendelsky Bernice Neverdosky Pete Perona Ruth Blakeney Anna Aleknas Anna Balser Anna Baleikas Broney Astrosky Leo Burdzeus Marjorie Buskirk Helen Gorz Page Thirty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Freshmen Class History 2 CCORDING to statistics forty-eight Freshmen en-tered Westville High School, September 3, 1924. At that time of year the foliage was very green, and I must admit we resembled that foliage, somewhat. However, even though we were regarded as green Freshies, we gave the first party of the semester. We staged a weiner party, at which our class advisors, Miss Emrich and Mr. Alison, were chaperones. Practically all the Freshmen were interested in athletics— the girls in baseball and the boys football. Several of the boys were on the football squad, while the girls’ basketball team won the inter-class tournament. Later in the season both boys and girls began basketball practice. One Freshman boy was on the basketball squad. This is a very lively Freshman class, and if the future may be judged by the past, it will be a very successful one. The Freshmen boys won the inter-class basketball tournament by defeating the doubty Seniors, after the latter had kindly disposed of the standing enemies—the Sophomores. Several boys of the class received minor letters in football, Allen Elliot and Stanley Golcyski got into almost enough games to earn a letter. The honor roll each six weeks carried a good number of our class. —Anna Tuvada. STAGES OF ANCIENT HISTORY Once there was a Freshman, As tiny as could be; He became a Sophomore, A rough, tough boy was he; Next he was a Junior, Quite gay and flip was he; Now he is a Senior, Sedate and manly, he. Page Thirty-four THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE FRESHMEN AT the beginning of each second semester, for the past few years, a new class of Freshmen has entered W. T. H. S. However, all previous records were broken, when a class of twenty-four pupils entered school this second semester. FRESHMEN Petra Revello Zilda Larry Pauline Matalone Pauline Zambelleta Emma Ferpotto Julia Burdzeus Naomi Johnson Esther Morris Leta Van Lanken Pete Lucas William Karalaitias Charles Vacketta George Zavestauskas Tony Betout John Tressley Charles Bendick Dan Kvetinskas John Sharkey Charles Razavich Tony Kenousky Steve Yocius Anna Oldani William Oswalt John Yuhas Page Thirty-five THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Literary Society, I. B. I. •n S has been the custom ever since the two literary societies have been l L organized, the first meeting was to elect its officers for the year. In September the I. B. I.’s met and after some time the following officers were elected for the year 1924-25: President.............................Andy Appanaitis Vice-President.................................Johanna Possolt Secretary-Treasurer..............................Billy Uporski Advisors...............Miss Dependahl and Mr. Alison The I. B. I.’s also elected these officers as members on the program committee. Since Andy quit school the first semester, Johanna has been both president and vice-president. The I. B. I.’s gave their first program in October. This included a negro dialect by Ellen Nier, music by I. B. I. orchestra and the main attraction, a play entitled “The Old Maid’s Convention.” The play was put on by the I. B. I. girls of the Senior and Junior classes. The second I. B. I. program was held in December. This program was a Christmas number. The I. B. I. orchestra played Christmas carols, and the I. B. I. mixed chorus sang several Christmas songs. “The Christmas Crazy Class,” a play by the Freshmen, showed their ability to act. “Have a Pill,” and “Nora Had Her Picture Took” was enjoyed by everyone. The final I. B. I. program was held in February. It was an unusual one because of the debate and the Sophomore play. It was the first time Page Thirty-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE that a literary society had put on a debate this year. The credit was due to Mr. Alison who coached the debate. “Propping the Triangle,” a short play, was also given. It was a satire on the eternal triangle of two women and one man. The main attraction was “Fun in a Photograph Gallery.” This play produced the most laughs as it wras funny from the beginning to the end. The inter-literary contest was held March 27. This included Dramatic and Humorous Readings, extemporaneous talks, and Girls’ chorus. The I. B. I.’s won the contest last year. One big thing that the I. B. I.’s had tried to do was to have every person in this society to appear at least once in a program. Although everyone hadn’t been in a program this year, there were a great number represented. As a curtain raiser for the Perrysville-Westville basketball game, the I. B. I. and Philo Girls staged a basketball game. The I. B. I.’s again defeated the Philos. —Julia M. Columbus. Page Thirty-seven THE “JANUS’’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE The Philomathean Literary Society THE year 1924-25 closes the third anniversary of the Philomathean Literary Society. Within this time the number of members has increased almost two-fold. The society was organized under the supervision of Mr. File in 1921. This purpose of forming the Philo and also the I. B. I. society (which was also started at this time) was to raise the literary standards of W. T. H. S. For although Westville High was well known for athletics there was not much done in the county and district literary contests. So after the two societies were organized they alternately gave a program every month. Each member of a society had to take part in at least one program during the school year. In the year 1923-24 Miss Fleming was the advisor of the Philomath-eans. The programs improved a great deal and became more popular with the students. Also in that year two programs, open and closed were given each month. At the open meetings the I. B. I.’s and the friends of the school were invited only the Philomatheans attended the closed meetings. This year the Philo’s started out with Miss Cade and Mr. Bushnell as advisors. A meeting was held during the first month of school. The following officers were elected: President..........................Stella E. Redulis Vice-President..........................Fern Hughes Secretary-Treasurer......................Paul Somers The President appointed the following program committee: Ethel Stevens, chairman; Edward Delaney, Mary Vacketta, Leo Lucas. Page Thirty-eight THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE The Philo’s gave the first program of the year October 3. Although the time for preparation was limited, it proved quite successful. It consisted of a play, “Do Your Worst,” several selections by the boys’ quartette, readings, and a piano solo. The next Philo program was given the week before Thanksgiving. The main feature of the program was a Thanksgiving sketch by the Freshmen girls. Other acts were dialogues, girls’ chorus and a play, “Sewing for the Heathens,” it consisted of a comedy in two acts, “Not a Man in the House,” several popular numbers by the school orchestra, and readings. The Literary contest, which is held between the Philo’s and I. B. I.’s is the next thing of interest. This contest is to take place March 27. Each society will be represented by five people. There will be one person from each society who will give an extemporaneous talk, humorous reading, oration, declamation and modern poetry. The judges will be people outside of school. The society winning the greatest number of points will receive a silver cup. The I. B. I.’s won the cup last year. Some time in April or May the annual track meet will be held between the two societies. Last year the Philo’s won the cup but this year the sides are more evenly matched and it is rather doubtful as to who the winner will be. —Stella E. Redulis. Page Thirty-nine THE -‘JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Top row—Edward Delaney, Johanna Possolt. Second row—Anna Balser, Ishmael Herman, Anna Tuvada. Third row—Leo Lucas, Fern Hughes, Theresa Puskac, Owen McArdle. Student Council AT the beginning of this school year a Student Council was organized, under the supervision of Mr. Guin. Each class voted for its representatives. A member of the Student Council should be, first, a good scholar; second, have a strong character, and third, be a good leader. The classes were represented in this manner: Senior, Edward Delaney, President; Ishmael Herman and Fern Hughes. Junior, Johanna Possolt, President; Theresa Puskac. Sophomore, Leo Lucas, President; Owen McArdle. Freshman, Anna Balser, President; Anna Tuvada. Chairman, Mr. Guin. At the first meeting Edward Delaney was elected President of the Council and Johanna Possolt, Secretary. It was decided that this body Page Forty THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE should meet the first and third Thursdays of the month at fifth period in the library. The object of this student body is to promote in every possible way all improvements for the welfare of the school. The Student Council stands back of every event connected with school. The St. Patrick’s party given by the Student Council was an exhibition of the spirit of this student organization. The Student Council took charge of the Friday morning program. They arranged for speakers and entertainers from out of town to come on Friday morning. Members of the Student Council were sent to other schools, and the reports made by them, exhibited faults which were also applicable to W. T. H. S. The methods to eliminate these faults were discussed before the students. Altogether this small body is a help to any school and it is hoped that W. T. H. S. will continue to have one in the following years. —Fern Hughes. Page Forty-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE The “Janus” Staff Editor-in-Chief—----------------------------------- Ethel Stevens Associate Editor---------------------------------Stella E. Redulis Junior Class Associate Editor____________________Andy Appanaitis Business Manager-------------------------------------------Ishmael Herman Assistant Business Manager____________________________________Pete Ferpotto Boys’ Athletic Reporters--------------Paul Somers, Donald Hudson Girls’ Athletic Reporter-------------------------------------Julia Columbus Calendar Editor_______________________________________Mary Kelly Joke Editor-------------------------------------------Steflf Myers Society Editor-----------------------------------------------Helen Delaney Alumni Editor---------------------------------------Rosa M. Slazas Literary Editor----------------------Elbert McDonald, Susie Simon Typists----------------------------Ray Howard, Suzanne Krainoek Dramatic Editor.. --------------------------------Edward Delaney Circulation — Catherine Rucker, Mildred Hensley, Mildred Gladkowskis 11 1 ANUS” work started in September immediately after the above staff was chosen. Not very much intensive work was done until in the spring, but by that time each was accustomed to his position and knew what was expected of him. The class of ’25, has made several improvements on the Annual, among which the most important is the use of a leather cover. This cover not only improves the appearance of the book, but also protects it more than a paper cover. A new scheme to increase “Janus” sales was tried. The two persons selling the highest number of Annuals were given a free trip to Indianapolis. Perhaps the best manner in which to describe the aim of the “Janus” Staff this year is to make that publication “Bigger and Better.” —Ethel Stevens. Page Forty-two THE “JANUS’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Forty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Forty-four THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE The Westville Hig,h —j. bEGINNING the school year 1924-25, The Westville High began to really represent its name. It became an all school paper and was published by representatives from all four classes. It was formerly a Junior paper and it was practically impossible to improve it to any great extent, because a new staff put out the paper each year and by the time they had learned their business thoroughly it was time for a new inexperienced class to take charge of it. But now the staff has at all times some experienced students on it. This being at least the four editors and the business and advertising managers, and they are from the two upper classes. The reporters and assistant managers are from the two lower classes and they are eligible for the Editorship or of the head of some department such as the advertising department, when they become upper classmen. This plan has shown splendid results and our paper can be classed among the best high school papers in the state. It will continue to be in that class if not a leader of it. And now we come to the one responsible for the improvement of the staff membership and the general success of our paper. Miss Dependahl. Miss Dependahl took charge of the paper three years ago and it has shown steady improvement since. She has become quite experienced in newspaper work and has successfully spread her knowledge gained from this experience among the members of the staff. Another striking quality of Miss Dependahl is her originality as evidenced by several new features of the paper due to her. The staff has done exceptionally good work this year. Stella Redulis, our associate editor, wrote all of the editorials and they were interesting and were read as much as the personals and jokes. This is uncommon because editorials are usually the least read part of any paper. The main reason for this was that they were on local and school subjects such as the criticisms of plays. Gertrude Richardson, news editor, and Tony Vanaus-kas, sport editor, have shown ability. Gertrude Richardson in outlining the news of the two weeks and giving it to the right reporter to dig into. Tony Vanauskas in writing sport stories in a very interesting manner. His colleague, Charles Razaitis, had charge of the season sport column as Punts and Passes and it was the newsiest column in the paper. As we had changed our paper from a monthly to a bi-weekly this year, it can be seen that our expenses were almost doubled. But in Paul Page Forty-five THE “JANUS’’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Somers and Ishmael Herman we had two business-like managers who saw us through. We will not make a profit on the paper this year but we hope to be able to leave to the succeeding staff the usual beginning amount of $40.00. In Ethel Stevens, circulation manager, the staff was fortunate in having our excellent head, of a painstaking task. Our news reporters, Anna Savoldi, Genevieve Czapski, and Helen Hickman have done good work this year and their articles have improved with each issue. Marjorie Buskirk and Johanna Possolt had charge of the column, “About People We Know.” It was probably the most widely read one in the paper. Berneda Szvmanski and Mona Kelly ran an interesting “Inquiring Reporter” column. The questions they asked were original and good. Steff Myers and Francis Deltuva jokes and fillers were on school subjects and students which made these all the more interesting. Anna Aleknas was our Exchange editor and had a column to herself, which was an interesting one and it surpassed most of the exchange columns we have seen. Susie Krai nock and Catherine Rucker were our feature story writers. A feature story is rather a difficult thing to handle but they turned in some real ones this year. Next we have most worked but least glorified members of our staff, the typists, Ray Howard, Mary Urevich, Anna Mazilauskis. They probably give more time and care to their work than any others of the staff. Some of the work that is turned in must be deciphered by them and the correct punctuation and English put in. Altogether it is a hard but thankless task, but the spirit of the staff has been a feeling of unity this year and we all have worked pretty smoothly, though we were not without some bumps and breaks. We seniors who are leaving school this year are sorry at the prospect of severing connection with a newspaper which we have helped bring from infancy to a rank among the best and largest, and we will always have a great interest in the Westville High. —Ed N. Delaney. Page Forty-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE • T HE second annual operetta “Yanki San,” was given at W. T. H. S., Thursday, February 12, 1925, under the supervision of the music teacher, Miss Parkin. Last year “Miss Cherry Blossom,” the first operetta given here was so successful that it was immediately decided that another should be presented this year. , Both plays have been presented by the Girls’ Glee Club with the assistance of other students. “Yanki San” was very pretty and dainty throughout, the costumes, songs and scenery corresponding very nicely with the Japanese setting of the story. Prince Toto (Pete Ferpotto) was banished to the Island of No Man. His daughter, Yanki San (Fern Hughes), born on this Island is beloved by the court but despised by her sisters and Seven Roses. The sisters bribe a Wolf Witch to cast a spell over Yanki San. While Yanki San is under the spell of the Wolf Witch there are numerous rumors of her beauty Page Forty-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE spread abroad. Her father offers her hand to anyone who will slay the Wolf Witch. The story ends with a delightful romance. The characters were: Prince Toto, Father of Yanki San______________________Pete Ferpotto Princess Toto, Mother of Yanki San------------------Johanna Possolt Yanki San, the Princess________________________________Fern Hughes Prince Oto, Son of Mikado________________________________Leo Lucas Prince Ton Ton--------------------------------------Tony Vanauskas San Fan, Maid of Yanki San_____________________________Anna Savoldi Chorus of Japanese maidens. The Seven Roses were: Josephine Blass, Rosa Slazas and Susie Simon, Twin Roses of Yanki San; Alberta Brooks, Catherine Beresford, Josephine Redulis, Anna Balser. The six Maids to Yanki San were: Mona Kelly, Francis Deltuva, Marjorie Buskirk, Camilla Notar, Hellene Anderson, Catherine Rucker. The Ambassadors of Mikado were: Donald Hudson, Edward Delaney, Raymond Mitchell, Ishmael Herman, Ray Howard. —Ethel Stevens. Page Forty-eight THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Standing (left to right)—Helen Anderson, Alberta Brooks, Anna Balser, Anna Aleknas, Pauline Matalone, Camillea Notar, Anna Savoldi, Irene Kelley, Marjorie Buskirk, Josephine Blass, Mildred Hensley, Monica Kelley, Josephine Redulis. Sitting—Frances Yasaitis, Susie Simon, Fern Hughes, Anna Tuvada (pianist), Catherine Rucker, Rosa Slazas, Johanna Possolt. The Girls’ Chorus QIRLS’ CHORUS was organized early in September under the direction of Miss Parkin. Several girls entered this organization until it consisted of approximately twenty-seven members. Numerous new songs were learned during the first semester. Early in the second semester practice began on “Yanki San,” the operetta. This was presented in February. Immediately after this the contest song was chosen and they began work on it. Page Forty-nine THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWE N T Y-F I V E W. T. H. S. Orchestra THE W. T. H. S. Orchestra, under the capable direction of Miss Parkin, made such rapid strides when it was first organized due in part to the fact that most of the members of last year’s orchestra had returned, that they were able to put on a program in the assembly shortly after school opened. This proved so popular that they were invited to take part in various programs that were held at the “Community House” from time to time. They also played during the intermission of the programs that were given in the assembly throughout the school year. Pianist________________________________________ ...Helen Koepke Violinists—Helen Anderson, Susie Simon, Owen McArdle, Frank Cowles, Theresa Puskac. Saxophone_____________________Elbert McDonald, Edward Andrulis Cornet_________________________________Steff Myers, Fred Miller Clarinet_______________________________________Fielder Falconio Xylophone___________________________________Mildred Glodkowski Director____________________________________________Miss Parkin We are deeply indebted to Mr. Alison who came in later and played cornet with the orchestra. —Elbert McDonald. Page Fifty THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Manual Training AS usual the Freshmen boys turned out well for Manual Training. There were exactly twenty, including Mr. Tison, who took his lesson mostly after school. This year there was a new' Manual Training teacher, Mr. Bushnell, who also teaches Biology and Bookkeeping. Mr. Bushnell proved to be a very good teacher and handy man around the school as most Manual Training teachers are. The Freshies started in with a will at the first of the year and have completed many pieces of furniture. Such as book racks, flow’er stands, hall trees, and tables. They have also taken some steps toward learning to become Draftsmen and Architects by drawing plans for pieces of furniture, houses, etc. Although some have said that Manual Training isn’t very good as a part of an education it proves most important because it teaches a boy to use tools so that in after life he can repair anything efficiently without the help of others, it may also help a boy to become a Draftsman or follow some similar trade. —Russel Herman. Page Fifty-one THE JANUS � � N I N E T E E N T W E N T Y - F I V E Science Department PHYSICS CLASS SINCE Chemistry was taught last year. Physics was taught this year. The class was one of the smallest in High School, being composed of only nine upper classmen. The class was taught by Mr. Guin. Recitations were held three days a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, while laboratory was held for two hours each day for two days a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Since we had a well-equipped lab. many experiments w'ere carried out. Physics was not the only science taught in High School. Biology was taught by Mr. Bushnell. The class consisted of twelve students, wdth the exception of twTo, they were upper classmen. Several field trips were taken during the fall. GENERAL SCIENCE General Science was taught also. Since so many of the under class-men took General Science, it was necessary to organize tw’o classes. Mr. Guin taught the boys and the girls were taught by Miss Cade. These two classes also experimented in the laboratory. Field trips were also taken. Domestic Science was also taught under the supervision of Miss Cade. This consisted of two classes, Cooking and Sewing classes. The Freshmen girls took cooking, while the sewing class was represented by every class in the High School. The cooking class learned how to plan, prepare, and serve meals. Cafeteria was also open for five weeks. During that time the cooking class prepared and served meals to most of the students and faculty members. The sewing class taught the girls how to choose materials and make their own clothes. —Julia Columbus. Page Fifty-two THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE “These’’ Miserables (With Apologies) ■jl HEN any one declares that being business man-U ager or editor of an annual ranks along side, going to congress, being county sheriff, managing the Washinton World Champion Senators or being the Prince of Wales—then immediately without forethought and with “malice toward none” you rise to your feet and emphatically denounce the veracity of such declaration. It will be altogether with in keeping for you to refute the allegations in terms most superlative. Even announce to him that I think it ranks along side of such after-dinner pastimes as Atlas had in holding up the universe or the mere by-play involved in walking across the continent or forsooth it compares favorably with enjoyment involved in six months stay in the trenches. Anyhow when May 1st comes and I see this volumn of the Janus” (if I am still strong and able to see) come off the press then for the first time shall I step back, take off my hat and bow reverently to Mr. Webster. Furthermore I can appreciate Mr. H. G. Well’s outline of history more now. I’ll bet forty dollars against a freshman theme that the man who wrote the “Rise and Fall of the Roman Empire” never had half the suffering and agony that I experienced putting out this one volume. Anyhow I expect he got a few' shekels or German marks or something for his work, and all I have received, is enemies from the faculty for asking so many questions, forty-seven enemies among the students for doing the w'rong thing (either putting their picture in too often or not often enough) and finally the enmity of the entire business force of Westville and Danville combined for pestering them to death for ads. Away back in the balmy days of September when I was elected the conductor on this literary street car I sharpened up my new' pencil, put it back of my ear and rared back in a chair all ready to watch the “Janus” publish itself. Week by week rolled by and I was still rared back, but as yet I couldn’t see any annual coming forth. Just about then it dawned on me that I had to do some work—the engraving representative came along and began lecturing to me about half-tones, etching, copy, dummies and panels. Now' I didn’t know a halftone from a half-moon, and in fact the only familiar word in his entire vocabulary wras dummy—and I decided that w'as myself. After he finished Page Fifty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE his discourse and told me what the book would cost I recovered sufficiently to see that I had to get to work. My honor had ceased and duty stepped in. The business manager bought him an “automatic” and started signing the reluctant advertisers up for space in the “forthcoming publication.” Reluctant is a good word, too. From then on it was pictures, photographers, snapshots, printing and aggravation. And the situation has been by no means diluted with the later. All I have done is run after one fellow to write up this and that, mail out pictures, cut out pictures, letter, figure and fool, then end up starting all over again. Oh it’s a gay life and if I ever live through this they can have all the annuals they want but I’m just going to be a reader. WHAT DOES HE WANT? From early in September, When the gang is coming back, Till the last dying ember In Westville’s learning shack Has made us all remember That the seniors won’t be back. We have been always mixing Work with friendship and with fun But now it’s May and we are fixing For High School’s setting sun. You will hear the student say That high school is a bore, But the coming of Commencement day Saddens him, for school is then no more. Page Fifty-foui THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE FAVORITE SONGS Mac—“Tell All the Folks In Old Kentucky, I’m Cornin’ Home.” Julia—“Believe Me.” Sally—“In the Land Where the Green Shamrocks Grow.” Don— Beautiful Ohio.” Steff—“I Love My Chili Bom Bom.” Rosa—“Sun Kist Rose.” Mildred G. — “Mamma’s The Boss.” Mildred H.—“Sometime In Junetime—Cecile.” Fern—“Love Thoughts.” Paul—“Innocent Eyes.” Ish—“O Gee, 0 Gosh, 0 Golly, I’m In Love.” Catherine—“We’ll Build a Dear Little, Cute Little Lovenest.” Mary—“Sweet Little You.” Helen—“Mindin’ My Business.” Susie K.—“Wonderful One.” Susie S.—“Not Yet, Suzette.” Ethel—“One Sweetly Solemn Thought.” Stella—“Only a Butterfly.” Ray H.—“Wait’ll You See My Gal.” Pete—“0 Promise Me.” FAVORITE SAYINGS Mac—“Lemme tell ya.” Julia—“Is that so?” Sally—“Says which?” Don—“Tee hee.” Steff—“What about that, Mr. Alison ?” Rosa—“Isn’t that sweet?” Mildred G.—“I’ll give yuh!” Mildred H—“Honest?” Fern—“I’ll say so!” Ish—“Huh!” Paul—“I hope to tell you, sweet woman!” Catherine—“Goll-y!” Mary—“Yes, I bet!” Helen—“Ooh!” Susie K.—“Oh Gee-ee, Ha! Ha!” Susie S.—“Who said?” Ethel—“Well, I declare!” Stella—“Let’s do, no? Let’s don’t, yes?” Ray H.—“Why—” Pete—“Shucks!” Page Fifty-five THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE COOKING Page Fifty-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Fifty-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Fifty-eight MAY FETE, 1924 THE “JANUS NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE MAY FETE, 1924 Page Fifty-nine THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE W. T. H. S. Carnival By Elbert McDonald x-pHE W. T. H. S. Carnival was held this year on '“'L December 12 and was a huge success both from a financial as well as entertaining standpoint. Last year, the Carnival held at Westville High was a great success, but this year’s carnival so exceeded all expectations that it will be an annual affair in the future and one to be looked forward to. Last year the W. T. H. S. Carnival took in $90.00, which was evenly divided between the twro literary societies, the newspaper and the annual fund. This year more than $325.00 was taken in of which nearly $200.00 was net profit, which, when divided among the four departments of the W. T. H. S. just mentioned, lent considerable financial aid since they are supported mainly through the efforts of the students. Of the different features of entertainment the dance held in the assembly as probably the piece de-resistance. The music furnished by the “Black and Brown Royal Entertainers’’ made it delightfully entertaining as well as a very “colorful” affair. Since every feature about it was good, it would be hard to mention them in their order. The lower hall used as a midway was thronged at all times, which was due to the attraction, concession, arranged by Mr. Bushnell, furnishing the crowd with their candies, red soda pop, hot weinies, candied apples, confetti, horns, paper hats, and all the necessary accoutrements for the jollity and carnival spirit, that prevailed throughout the evening. Something of the circus and carnival days proper, was brought to us in the “Freak Show” as presented by Miss Cade. Indeed one couldn’t wish for a bigger variety, even Mr. Barnum himself, than those exhibited. Another novel feature and one that was quite popular was the duck pond presided over by Mr. Peterson, who was also in charge of the dance. The duck pond provided quite a bit of amusement even though the crowd finally won them all. The “Bunco” or corn game presided over by Principal Guin and his assistants was very popular, and as “ballyhoo” artists they proved themselves supreme in that field. Strolling on down the midway we find the usual fortune teller’s tent presided over by Miss Emrich, and that it was a popular attraction was evidenced by the crowd that was continually lined up awaiting their turn, and from the smiles of the people as they came out we are convinced that as a fortune teller she was quite the “ber- Page Sixty THE ••JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE ries.” Strolling on we next come to the “Crazyhouse” under the direction of Miss Dependahl and a real “Crazyhouse” it was. The usual carnival crazyhouse would seem as serene and peaceful as the Slysian field compared to the one presented by Miss Dependahl. Her efforts toward the success of the carnival deserves special merit. On in the Gym we go where we find the big athletic show, another outstanding feature of the evening and so successful that we look for “Van Dyke” and “Snap” to give Mr. Rickard a real run for his money if he is to continue to be the leading athletic promoter. At last our pleasures must come to an end, and twelve o’clock heralds the strains of “Home Sweet Home” floating through the assembly and thus ended the Westville Township High School Carnival of 1924. Page Sixty-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Dramatics JUNIOR CLASS PRESENTS “ON THE HIRING LINE” ON Wednesday evening, March 18th, the Junior Class of W. T. H. S. presented their annual play. A satirical comedy drama in three acts entitled “On the Hiring Line.” It is a drama rich with humor though quite serious in some places, the play deals with the servant question in the home of a modern American family. Not only was the play one of the best ever produced at W. T. H. S., but it was one to test the ability of even professionals, in the dramatic field. Undaunted by this the Junior class presented it with such perfection that it is doubtful if professionals could have improved on the presentation given by them, and since dramatics are on a very high plane in W. T. H. S., having produced in the past such popular plays as: “STOP THIEF” “MARY’S MILLIONS” “STEP LIVELY” and various other successful plays that we would not be surprised to see W. T. H. S. produce another “John Drew” in Van Dyke, or another “Bern-heardt” in Johanna. The cast of characters is as follows: Sherman Fessenden------ Dorothy Fessenden______ Steve Mack_____________ Mrs. Sherman Fessenden Rennie Oliver__________ Mr. Billy Capron_______ Ritchie________________ Mrs. Ritchie----------- Mrs. Billy Capron______ ..Charles Razaitis --Helen Anderson ______Homer Lete .-Johanna Possolt -Tony Vanauskas Raymond Mitchell _____Joe Bernatos -Frances Yasaitis _____Petra Morris That the play was a success, both from an artistic and entertaining standpoint was evident from the enthusiasm of the audience. Much of the credit for this success goes to Miss Jackson and Mrs. Grubb as directors and Mr. Bushnell, who had charge of all the properties. Not excepting the following business firms who were very generous in lending us the necessary properties as Hausey’s Electric Shop, Jones Penry, and Royal Cloak Company. Page Sixty-two THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE NEW TEACHERS Nineteen twenty-four found W. T. H. S. with a lot of new faculty members. Several excellent teachers together with a splendid principal who had piloted the school through several seasons, decided to try their hand in other fields. After vigilant search their places were filled by able successors. At the end of the first semester, the threatening invasion of freshmen caused the force to again increase. Miss Jackson was hired to take the Latin work and a couple first year classes. The work of the school this year reflects favorably upon the character of the teaching force. “OUCH” The sceptre waved and lo a reign of tyranny, loomed prospective. Privileges of all classes were cut off, and rules galore made heavy going on the old sea until all became adjusted. The facts are these—the assembly was made into a study hall, the halls were transformed into quiet passage ways and the gym was reserved for loafing and playing. A few days found everyone accustomed to the change, growling ceased and the tide began to flow quietly again. All acclaim the change beneficial now. Page Sixty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE THEY is a lot of things which could be said both con and pro and for and vs. our Alumnae how and soever I will try to confine myself to the main details of a gen. history of same which I have compiled for my own self and also been ast would I please set them down on paper for the Janus. I said I will. In the 1st place I have came to the conclusion that some time ago some school started haveing a alumnae like as if they was not only too glad to get rid of a gang of hoodlums which had been pestering the lifes out of the professors and professoresses for the last 4 yrs. Some have a alumnae in a organized body wile some others just has theirs just like I and you. The fad brought on many unlooked for idears which the values of them can’t be underestimated. Personally ever since I have became 1 of the select few I kept still about and the lease said about same the better it is. The wd. Alumnae was taken from 2 other wds. namely illuminate meaning to light and aluminum same being a very light and hard substance. 1 of the few reasons for this is they is 2 different class of alumnae and the both of them “e pluribus unum” has to be rep. by the same wd. These 2 class may be divided as follows viz: In the 1st class leave us put those of us which has got a little cents namely them that has took to the following occupations bootlegging, driving a taxi, college, not to make no mention of loafing. In the 2nd class I would place coal miners, railroaders, w’ifes and them wjio took up both common and manual labor including soft collar jdbs as I sometimes refer to them. Well folks if you have not caught onto w’hat I am driving at and why are these 2 different classes so divided leave me exclaim in a few wds. just what I am driving at. The forementioned groups are allready organized before they ever left school. Those which belongs to the illuminate type are naturally them as has the light of knowledge shining from their eyes on the day of matriculation; they who have swore to make a name for their seifs and to accumulate their share of earthly goods—with the lease amt. of effort. Them of the last group is so called upon applying the defination of the wd. to his or her head as the case maybe. Your humbly servant is of the 2nd class on acct. of the strict laws we been having now' days and is afraid to take a chanct I might add. Of the 1st type will state the most illuminating of the whole aggregation is the bootlegger. Not only does he not have a hard time making the both ends meet but he spreads cheer to all of his friends most of which has a most illuminating countenance and proboscis of a roseate hue which you can light a match on some of them. Taxi driving is not so good in as ALUMNAE Page Sixty-four THE ‘.‘JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE much as sometimes you are libel to get took up for high way robbery. I need make no mention of plain loafing. Nothing may be said of the 2nd class which it would possibly be a advantage to them so am forced to leave that go by. But the advantage to a school in having a alumnae is to numerous to enumerate. How the so ever a example is have you ever tended to 1 of our basket ball games this yr? Why on 1 occasion I counted 7 alumnae!! There is the spirit of support yelling like as if their heart would break for their home team to win. That is what makes a alumnae worth while. Second how are we going to advertise our alma mother if we don’t have a alumnae? Wds. of praise has been sounded up and down the breath of our land for our dear old school. In our best hotels, in other schools, in colleges, in lands of a foreign tongue, in some of our best jails and last, but not lease even in our home town. It is also rumored that our struggling little WTHS Hi has numbered amongst its subscribers 3 alumnae and it is easy to see what a untimely end wouldst of befallen our little paper was it not for them. Well folks that is all I can say—no I mean that is all I will say at this writing hoping all my bro. Alumnae is well I am forced to remain, yrs. rspy, “Jake” (Pat Kelly). Alumni Troubles (By One of Them) h-jt-vOW!” the cold old world. Yes that frigid reception room for the jl aspiring world conquerors who eminate from W. T. H. S. annually. No one leaves with anything less than ambition to become successor to Calvin Coolidge. Oh a few of them admit that they would feel content to take the task of ambassador to England or Major General of the army as a stepping stone to something better. But oh the irony of fate; the cruelty of life yes, the dog-gone toughness of things. I’m like the drowning man who was interviewed when he came up the third time, and replied, “Don’t ask me I’m busy.” I’m not going to tell you how to transform this proverbial toughness into the condition of a two bits T-bone steak—“Don’t ask me I’m busy. I’m busy keeping my own ear muffs on and holding the back door shut in the wolf’s face. ' No sweeter, unsuspecting, dream ever happened than that continuous four year insomnia of freshman, sophomore, junior and seniordom. I suppose tho where sleep is bliss it is folly to be awake. But oh boys, 40,000 volts that hit you when you emerge in that hitherto, “awaiting” world Page Sixty-five THE “JANUS f t NINETEEN TWENTY-F I V E which sought your extraordinary services, and found that the pews were all full, they just “layed off four hundred ( better men than you gunga-din”)—that they aren’t hiring any now; that they are curtailing production, no market, strike, nothing for you, come back later. Oh it’s not all roses out here in the real “shuffle.” Get ready while you are there, learn lots of answers because it’s answers you get paid for in the big battle of wits. But we are all hammering away, just moving along as the song goes. There is fun in the struggle and you get lots of kick” out of the toughness. Don’t be disheartened, you have had the high aspirations, keep on digging, laughing, and dreaming while you can. ALUMNI By Rosa Slazas 1914— Agatha Ambrose, Chicago, 111. Ethel Stansberry, Florida. 1915— Bertha Possolt (Mrs. Shimkus), Westville. Donald Buskirk, Principal Central School, Westville. Herbert Roberts, Roberts Garage, Westville. 1916— Roy Wagle, Bookkeeper, Westville. Anna Balchuk, Stenographer, Detroit. Hester Clark (Mrs. Magruder), Ohio. 1917— Gertie Possolt (Mrs. Sole), Westville, 111. Helen Redulis, Cashier, First National Bank, Westville. Genevieve Buskirk, Teacher, Central School, Westville. Drusilla Marshall (Mrs. C. H. Daniels), Danville. Robert Pierce, Telegraph Operator, Alaska. Roland Stark, Chicago. Fred Cneyd, Yard Clerk, Lyons. Meyer Brownstein, Westville. Edward Zaniewsky, Chicago. Nellie Alsbaugh (Mrs. Brownstein), Westville. 1918— Agnes Kelly (Mrs. Boyd), Covington, Ind. Marie Holman (Mrs. Swick), Indianapolis, Ind. Anna Wilson (Mrs. Lete), Westville. Walter Dowiatt, Hotel. Westville. Ed. Murray, Mines, Westville. Alfred Render, Milwaukee. Pat KellyrOffice, Lyons. Joseph LeCount, Clerk, Quartier Co., Westville. 1920—Mary Dowiatt, School, Battle Creek, Michigan. 7 Volan Vaught, Lyons Yards. fPage Sixty-xix THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Sadie Howard (Mrs. Hensley), Westville. Odessa Thomas (Mrs. Sandlin). Westville. Adolph Dowiatt, Bottling Works, Westville. Anna Mureiko (Mrs. Stockanas), Chicago. Elizabeth Emery, Teacher, Edison. ✓ Bruce Stulginsky, Civil Engineer, New York.v William Dowiatt, Chicago. Gertie Clark (Mrs. Dixon), Chicago. Eva Kelly (Mrs. Unekis), Westville. Gladys Smith, Reporter, Danville. Madeline Kelly (Mrs. Wilson). 1921— Arpad Matkocsik, Senior at University of Illinois. Parthenia Evans, Teacher, Central. Mildred Ord (Mrs. Walter Dowiatt), Westville. Lena Slazas, Home, Westville. Barthel Williams, C. E. I. Shops, Danville. Nettie McGenzie (Mrs. Klucak), Westville. Paul Giacone, Mail Carrier, Westville. Julius Matkocsik. Anna Ludwig (Mrs. Laguski), Westville. Ruth Starks (Mrs. Yuhas), Westville. Antony Redulis, Traveling, Florida. Jess Warnagis, Chicago. Agatha Yurgutis (Mrs. Gurrister), Chicago. 1922— Joseph Gillison. Mildred Harrold (Mrs. M. J. Taylor), El Paso, Texas.-Joseph Chromis, Pianist, Westville. Marcella Stulginskis, Freshman, University of Illinois. S Algerd Appanaitis, Mines, Westville. Naomi Buskirk, Substitute, Westville Schools. Joseph Carp, Senior, Millikin. Maryetta Daugherty, Greensburg, Ind. Charles Bauser, Chicago. Margaret McDonald (Mrs. Allan), Georgetown. Cecil Simpson, Gary, Ind. Georgiana Bowman, Teacher, Central. Peter Chapausky, Chicago. Maybelle Matthews, Teacher, Washington. Fred Dudley, Mines, Westville. Helen Alsbaugh (Mrs. Fred Dudley), Westville. Elizabeth McDonald, Teacher, Washington. 1923— Grace Gillison, Teacher, McMillan. Anna Bendick (Mrs. Matches), Chicago. Bertha Boyd, Teacher, Central. Mildred Boyd, Office, Danville. Hazel Harris, Teacher, Central. Page Sixty-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Frank Czapski, Sophomore, University of Illinois. Faye Hughes, Teacher, Edison. Blanche Lete (Mrs. George Szilagyi), Kellyville. Raymond Lucas, Detroit. Ruby LeCount, Teacher, Central. Nellie McDonald (Mrs. Bann), Westville. Frank Passis, Mines, Westville. Petra Urasky, Teacher, Central. Lucy Kulekowskis, Chicago. Helen Paciukiewicz, Cashier, Silagyi’s, Kellyville. 1924—John Hissong, Freshman, University of Illinois. Florence Adams, Teacher, Edison. Tony Balser, Mines, Westville. Max Darkin, Freshman, Millikin. s Margaret Henderson, Clerk, Cramer and Norton’s, Danville. Wesley Hickman, Freshman, University of Illinois. Eileen Kelly, Teacher, Washington. Roy Jessup, Home, Lyons. Eldwine Jones, Mines, Westville. Mary Lietard, Overall Factory, Westville. Anton Kulevich, Mines, Westville. George Redulis, Chicago. Anna Mellen, Chicago. John Savickey, Chicago. Albert Sedlak, Oil Station, Westville. Amelia Orlea, Freshman, University of Illinois. Charles Simpson, Railroad, Lyons. John Syned, Operator, Eagle Theatre, Westville. Jessie Slazas, Chicago. Victor Stanevich, Chicago. MORE TROUBLE It’s not my aim to run, This busy bustling school, But say a little fun, Has always been my rule. As things are now, You scarce can turn Around till “Wow” And then you learn, That you’ve been seen, And will be with the gang, They always hang At three fifteen. Page Sixty-eight THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE COACH PETERSON TO Coach Peterson goes the credit of having pulled Westville out of a bad hole. Facing one of the hardest schedules ever attempted by a Westville crew, and with only two regulars back on the squad, it certainly looked as though Westville would not experience a successful season. From the first day of practice Coach Peterson won the respect and admiration of every athlete in the school. As football practice continued this feeling grew stronger for “Pete” soon demonstrated that there were very few things about football that he did not know. To him also goes the credit of introducing the huddle system of calling signals. This was in no small way responsible for the success of the team. Other teams seeing the success Westville had, took up this system with equal results. An equally hard job faced Peterson in basketball. Only one regular and one sub were left on the squad from the previous year. The outlook was enough to dishearten any ordinary coach, but Peterson was not for a moment downcast. With four green men he produced a team that ran up a record any school would be justly proud of. While he has our best wishes for a successful future, it is sincerely hoped that he will sound the first call for football next fall. Page Seventy THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE STEPHEN MARYANCIK (Steff Myers) Captain “Steff” held down a halfback position. He was a triple threat man, noted for his long, accurate passes which were used at opportune times. Due to his ability as a blocker he was given a place on the Vermilion County All-Star team and Honorable mention on the Wabash Valley’s. This is his last year. Weight 156 pounds. DONALD HUDSON “Hutz” “Hutz,” fullback, was one of the finds this year. Although a new man to Westville, he proved himself to be an old timer in the tricks of football, having played two years as a regular backfield man in Ohio. As well as being a line plunger he possessed an ability as a blocker. He played his best and last game against Mt. Cory, Ohio. Weight 148 pounds. EDWARD ANDRULIS “Sappo” “Sappo” held down the right tackle position on the Westville squad, although not a flashy player, he gave a good account of himself in every game. He was especially good on breaking up the opponent’s interference and in giving interference to his own men on around end and trick plays. More will be heard about him during his two remaining years on the squad. Weight 155 pounds. Page Seventy-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE LEO LUCAS “Smilie” “Smilie,” center, played a great game at all times. Although small and somewhat handicapped by lack of experience, he made a good showing due to his aggressiveness and his “never-say-die” spirit. The two coming years should find him at his best. Weight 130 pounds. EDWARD DELANEY “Sally” “Sally,” All County and Wabash Valley selection for quarterback could not be excelled in open field running. Repeatedly he made spectacular long end runs proving himself to be the “Red Grange” of the Westville team. His judgment in selecting plays was uncanny. This is his third and last year on the squad. Weight 120 pounds. CHARLES RAZAITIS “Chill” “Chill,” after fighting two years for a regular berth, landed the guard position. Guard is a big position to block and “Chill” did it creditably. He was not what is known as a grandstand player, but when there was a pile of players on the field, one could depend upon “Chill” being on the bottom grasping the player with the ball. Next year should prove his greatest. Weight 160 pounds. Page Seventy-two THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE PAUL SOMERS “Kink” “Kink,” left tackle, was one of the most consistent players of the entire squad. On line plunges the backfield men were always sure of finding a good hole on his side of the line. His defensive playing was of the first class order; very few plays being able to get past him. This is his third and last year on the squad. Weight 145 pounds. JOHN WALTERS “Yosh” “Yosh,” fullback, was very versatile in his playing. He could make line plunges or end runs with equal ease. He was unfortunate in the Oakland game, receiving an injury which resulted in a floating cartilage. This forced him to quit playing for the rest of the season. In his two remaining years on the team great things are expected of him. Weight 135 pounds. PETER FERPOTTO “Pete” “Pete” played center and he played it well. He was very accurate in passing the ball to the back-field men and knew the plays to perfection. Very fewr fumbles were chalked against him during the season. His playing on defense was all that could be desired; allowing no large gains to be made through his position during the entire season. This is his second and last year on the team. Weight 145 pounds. Page Seventy-three THE ‘•JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE WILLIAM UPORSKY “Billy” Although handicapped by lack of weight and experience, “Billy” made an excellent showing at halfback. What he lacked in weight was made up by his fighting spirit. On offense he was especially valuable for his broken field running. Great things are expected of him in his two remaining years on the team. Weight 115 pounds. FRANK DOW I ATT “Shrook” “Shrook” played the right end position and stopped everything that came his way. He was not a flashy player but of that type which forms the nucleus of every successful team. His playing was above par on both defense and offense. He will be missed next year. Weight 130 pounds. TONY VANAUSKAS “Van Dyke” “Van Dyke” played at halfback and proved himself to be one of the most dependable men on the team. Whenever there were gains that had to be made, the ball was given to “Van Dyke.” His ability at giving interference was of no small importance. He should prove himself a great asset to the team next year. Weight 148 pounds. Page Seventy-four T II E ‘‘JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE ANDREW APPANA1TIS “Andy” To Andy,” right guard, goes the honor of being the most valuable player on the team. West-ville’s strong defense was due mainly to his aggressive playing at roving center. At the last of the season he was shifted to the fullback position where his line plunging won him the name “Five-Yard Andy.” He was an All-County and Wabash Valley selection. Weight 165 pounds. JOHN MARYANCIK (John Myers) “Butch” “Butch” was the general utility line man, being able to play guard, tackle or an end with equal ability. His defensive playing was especially noteworthy. He was one of the surest, hardest, tacklers on the squad, and his ability for breaking up interference caused the opposing team no small amount of trouble. He has two years of football before him. Weight 145 pounds. WALTER JAWORSKI “Snap” “Snap,” left end, was one of the fastest men on the team. On the kick-off and punts he was the first man down the field and usually the first to reach the man receiving the ball. He was unsurpassed on the receiving end of passes, being responsible for many long gains for Westville. Next year should see him at his best. Weight 148 pounds. Page Seventy-five THE ‘‘JANUS’’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE HE football season of ’24 is one which may be looked upon with pride by the school. The squad faced one of the toughest schedules ever attempted by a Westville team, and came through every game with flying colors. Westville’s offense was excellent, scoring 339 points in the nine games played, but her defense was unparalleled, being scored upon by only two teams. Although Westville did not win any cups they tied with Bick-nell for the Wabash Valley Championship and have undisputed claim to the Vermilion County Championship. Prospects for a winning team certainly looked bad at the first call for practice Tuesday, September 2, 1924. Ten regulars from the previous year squad were lost to the team through graduation and on top of this a new coach had been selected to train the squad. After the first week of practice, however, things took a brighter turn and by the time of the first game Coach Peterson had produced a team that any school might be justly proud of. The season opened September 27, with Rossville. This being the first game for many of the players, the playing was somewhat rough in spots. However, the general results were such as would bring joy to every loyal Westville fan. Rossville played a hard, clean game but was unable to work the ball across Westville’s goal. The game ended 52-0 favor of Westville. The next Saturday Oakwood came to Westville confident of giving Westville a drubbing. Westville, however, by playing a much better brand of football than that shown the previous Saturday were able to send them home with the zero end of a 66-0 score. Saturday, October 11, Westville defeated Robinson in one of the greatest games ever played on the local gridiron. Although the day was unusually hot, both teams played a hard, clean game, and at no time did either team slow up for even a minute. Westville’s lead kept the visitors striving to overcome it and Robinson’s reputation for winning their games in the last moments of play kept Westville keyed to the highest pitch. In the first few moments of play Westville worked the ball into the scoring area but fumbled, Capt. Taylor of Robinson recovered it and ran 90 yards for the first touchdown. This was a great blow to Westville but instead of disheartening them it served only as a grim reminder of the strength of the Robinson crew. In the next few minutes of play Westville recovered a fumbled punt and tied the score, 7-7. Robinson with an excellent display of forward passing scored another touchdown before the half. Westville meanwhile ran up two and led the visitors 20-14 at the Page Seventy-six FOOTBALL SEASON THE “JAN US” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE half. The second half started with as much fight and joy as the first. Westville by using straight football made two more touchdowns. In the last few minutes of play Thorp of Robinson (star end and Wabash Valley selection for two years) ran around the end for the last touchdown of the game. The final score was 34-21 favor of Westville. This game was a sad blow to Robinson, being the first time they met defeat in the last five years. It, however, marked Westville as a strong contender for the Wabash Valley honors. Westville further strengthened her claims on the Wabash Valley Championship by defeating the strong Oakland team, October 18. Westville, as usual, got the jump on the visitors in the first quarter and maintained it throughout the game. The final score was 34-0 favor of Westville. Westville defeated Dwight 53-0 in the mystery game of the year, October 25. Nothing was known of the Dwight team and nothing could be learned. Rumors were spread through the school that Dwight was one of the strongest teams in Northern Illinois and were composed of players averaging 170 pounds. Both of these rumors, however, proved to be untrue and after the first team tested the strength of the Dwight crew, the second team were sent in, thereby saving the regulars for the Hoopes-ton fray. Saturday, November 1, Westville met her ancient rival, Hoopeston, in what proved to be one of the hardest games of the season. Both teams were keyed up for this game; Hoopeston having been promised a banquet by the Hoopeston Commercial Club if they won the game, and Westville fighting to maintain her standing in the Vermilion County Championship race. Twice in the first half of the game Westville was within scoring distance but neither time were they able to put the ball across. Hoopeston played a defensive game and consequently were not able to score any touchdowns. In the third quarter Westville came back strong and by a series of passes and off tackle plays put across the first touchdown of the game. Beth teams threatened during the remainder of the third quarter and once again Westville was held on the one yard line for downs. In the fourth quarter by a clever little trick pass play, Westville made the second and last touchdown of the game, bringing the final score 13-0. The “Jinx” that was with Westville at Hoopeston seemed to have followed them to Sidell for Westville again lacked the punch necessary for putting over the ball for touchdowns, which had been so conspicuous in the previous games. Twice during the game did Westville get within the five yard line but Page Seventy-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE both times lost the ball. In the first half Westville worked the ball up to the one yard line but fumbled. Sidell attempted to punt the ball out of danger, resulting in a safety for Westville. In the second half Westville by a series of line plunges took the ball up to the three yard line where they lost it on downs. Again Sided tried to punt out of danger but the punt was blocked, which resulted in another safety for Westville. In the fourth quarter Westville by consistent playing put over the lone touchdown of the game. The game ended with Sided attempting many passes of which few were completed. Westville set out its claim for the Vermilion County Championship by defeating the hitherto undefeated Sided squad 11-0. Saturday, November 15, Westville defeated Milford in a hotly fought contest on the former’s field. Milford outclassed Westville in the first quarter and scored the first touchdown. In the last three quarters, however, Westville got going and simply swept the Milford crew off their feet, outclassing them in every department of the game. During this period Westville chalked up seven touchdowns, making the final score 48-7 favor of Westville. Westville closed the football season Thanksgiving day by defeating the strong Mount Cory team of Ohio 27-0. Previous to this game Mt. Cory (champions of northwestern Ohio) had not had her goal line crossed. The game from start to finish was grimly fought and even after Mt. Cory saw that they could not overcome Westville’s lead they did not give up fighting. It was a battle worthy of two championship teams of the calebre of the Mt. Cory and Westville. In the first quarter Mt. Cory threatened to score, making two first downs in succession and aided by two 15 yard penalties on Westville. Westville’s defense tightened up, however, and holding them for downs, quickly punted out of danger. Westville obtained possession of the bad in the second quarter and aided by the spectacular running of Delaney and the magnificent plunging of Appanaitis marched down the field for the first touchdown of the game. Delaney again obtained possession of the bad and aided by wonderful interference tore through the Mt. Cory squad for another touchdown. The half ended 14-0 favor of Westville. Both teams came back fighting and in the third quarter neither being able to advance the ball past the middle of the field. In the fourth quarter Myers of Westville obtained the bad on an off tackle play, tore through the Ohioans for a third touchdown. In the last few minutes of play Westville intercepted a forward pass on Mt. Cory’s 25 yard line and started dow'n the field for the last touchdown but was tackled just before reaching the goal. Hudson plunged across for the final marks, making the score 27-0. Page Seventy-eight THE '‘JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Myers, Dowiatt, Hudson, Somers, Delaney and Ferpotto played their last game for the Orange and Black. The following were in the 1924 line-up: Right End—Dowiatt. Right Tackle—Andrulis. Right Guard—J. Myers and Razaitas. Center—Ferpotto and Lucas. Left Guard—Appanaitis. Left Tackle—Somers. Left End—Jaworski. Quarter Back—Delaney. Half Back—S. Myers (Capt.) Full Back—Hudson and Walters. Half Back—Vanauskas and Uporsky. Subs—Henderson, McDonald, Elliott, W. Jessup, G. Jessup. —By Paul Somers apd.Donald Hudson. THE SEASON’S RECORD Rossville 0 W. T. H. S. 53 Oakwood 0 W. T. H. S. 66 Robinson 21 W. T. H. S. 34 Oakland 0 W. T. H. S. 34 Dwight 0 W. T. H. S. 53 Hoopeston 0 W. T. H. S. 13 Sidell 0 W. T. H. S. 11 Milford 7 W. T. H. S. 48 Mt. Cory (Ohio) 0 W. T. H. S. 27 Page Seventy-nine THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Eighty THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE EDWARD DELANEY “Sally” This was his first year out for basketball and he proved to be an excellent player. He will graduate this year. FRANK RAZAVICH Frank has the honor of being the only Freshman on the squad. Let’s watch in the next three years. CAPTAIN STEVEN MYERS “Steff” “StefF,” a guard, is considered one of the best running guards in this part of the country. An All-County selection for two years. He will be lost by graduation this year. TONY VANAUSKAS “Van Dyke” “Van Dyke” held down the other guard position. He has been selected to lead the team next year. DONALD HUDSON “Don” “Don” played center. This was his first year at Westville and will be lost this year through graduation. CHARLES RAZAITIS “Chill” “Chill” was a guard. He got his knee hurt in the County Tournament and was out the rest of the season. HOMER LETE Homer, although he did not make his letter he was a faithful and was out to practice every night. RAY HOWARD “Skinny” “Skinny” was a center. This was his second year on the squad. He too will be lost through graduation. CAROL HENDERSON “Hen Peck” “Hen Peck” was a center and was one of the best scrappers on the squad. He has two more years at the game. EDWARD ANDRULIS “Sappo” “Sappo” was a center but later in the season shifted to a guard. Although he did not make his letter this year he still has two more to do so. WILLIAM UPORSKY “Billy” “Billy” was a forward, whose favorite it was to come dribbling down the side, stop, eye the basket, then drop in a neat shot from the side. JOHN WALTERS “Yosh” “Yosh” played as forward and played it well. Much will be looked forward to from him next year. Page Eighty-one THE “JANUS f NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Basket Ball Season ✓‘“1 'HE old pig skin had hardly cooled off before the monotonous thud of v L the basketball was heard in the gymnasium, below the assembly. Two early games had been scheduled from the preceeding year and unfortunately fell too early in the season. In fact we were forced to tangle with the runners up in both the county and district tournaments within two weeks after we had layed aside the football togs. First in order Potomac gave the Orange and Black a neat trimming on December 19, and Hoopeston added to the discomfort with another defeat. Neither scores were so lop-sided as to discourage the team, for through the rough could be seen the material for a good team. Prediction to the effect that Westville would improve with time proved correct, for each game marked a long stride forward. Early in January the boys began collecting scalps and added them to their belts in rapid succession. Not content with combating Illinois hosts, the Hoosier “cagers” were invited over. But Perrysville and Cayuga humbled the local boys in defeat. Revenge only came by defeating Tangier, another Indiana school. It is easily seen that Indiana plays fast basketball and association with such company prepares a team for tournaments. Several Independent teams, such as the U. S. Fuel Company, Plymouth Congregational Church, and Co. D were met and defeated. Westville arose to its greatest heights in the County Tournament when they played through to the final rounds and were “let down” by the conquerors of major honors in both county and district, namely. East Lynn. They were credited as being the scrappiest team in the meet, seemingly failing in basket-shooting. The County Tournament came early in February this year and a long interval followed, then came the district meet and it seemed a bad plan for interest fell off tremendously and many teams went “stale” in the interval. The wearers of Orange and Black fell a victim to their greatest rival, Danville, in the second game of the tournament easily. Westville playing before the largest crowd of the meet left Danville on the short end of a 10-8 score, but the second half started with a rain of baskets for Danville and the W. T. H. S. emerged a bewildered five with the light end of a 22-13 score. With that game the curtain was dropped on the basketball stage, except for the class tournament. The squad which consisted at the first call of about 28 men soon dwindled to 20 and was cut to 15 and later to 12. The final squad consisted of the following: S. Myers (Capt.) E. Delaney T. Vanauskas C.Henderson D. Hudson W. Uporski H. Lete R. Howard Ferpotto and Moyer—Managers. C. Razaitis J. Walters C. Razavich E. Andrulis Page Eighty-two THE ‘‘JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY- FIVE Westville 17 SCORES Hoopeston 26 Westville 16 Potomac 24 Westville 31 Sidell 27 Westville 23 Co. D 18 Westville 11 Catlin 21 Westville 10 Cayuga 21 Westviile 23 Alkire Supply Co. 19 Westville 22 Fairmount 14 Westville 17 Sidell 16 Westville 30 Alvin 17 Westville 11 Co. D 18 Westville 20 Potomac 24 Westville 19 Perrysville 21 Westville 30 Bismarck 10 Westville 14 Oak wood 10 Westville 24 Henning 18 Westville 20 East Lynn 27 Westville 19 Potomac 27 Westville 31 Catlin 18 Westville 30 Fairmount 19 Westville 34 Tangier 17 Westville 25 Alvin 20 Westville 28 Plymouth Congregational 20 Westville 38 Fairmount 19 Westville 13 Danville 22 Class Basket Ball The class tournament, which was played off at the noon hour, proved to be a “hotter” affair than was anticipated. The coach made the drawing before the assembly which put the Freshmen against the mid-year Freshmen and the Juniors against the Sophomores, and the Seniors drew bye. The dope was completely upset all the way through. The Freshmen easily disposed of the new yearlings and in an over-time battle royal the Sophomores emerged semi-conscious victors over the Juniors. Then vaunted seniority ran amuck and were trampled to earth by the mere Freshies, who came off conquerors galant. It was a most successful tournament and all the student body turned out to see the fray. Sport Editor Vanauskas announced the all-star team and presented the cup (a two gallon tin pail) to the conquering “young sprouts ” Page Eighty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Girls’ Athletics GIRLS’ ROOTER’S CLUB EARLY in the school year the Rooter’s Club held a meeting to elect their officers, the following being those elected: President............................Johanna Possolt Vice-President.......................Julia Columbus Secretary-Treasurer.....................Julia Urasky They decided to do something worth while this year; such as being at all the games and having “pep” meetings. One big thing done was at the Mt. Cory game. The Rooter’s Club had sixteen feet of space enclosed with wire and reserved for the rooters only. Each rooter appeared on the field with orange and black megaphones and wearing an orange and black cap with the initials W. H. S. The poles on the football field were also decorated by the Rooter’s Club, one pole decorated with orange and black, the other with the colors of the opposite team. Although one cannot say that there has been so much accomplished yet, the Rooter’s Club has been much more active this year than ever before. Page Eighty-four THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Girls’ Athletic Association THE Girls’ Athletic Association held a meeting in October to elect their officers for the year. The following girls were elected: President............Stella Redulis Vice-President........Mary Vacketta Secretary........Marjorie Buskirk Treasurer...................Johanna Possolt A committee from each class was also elected to take up all the business pertaining to this association. The following are the committees elected: Senior..................................Catherine Rucker Junior......................................Helen Bagdonis Sophomore............................Monica Kelly Freshmen.............................Anna Balser The Girls’ Athletic Association is somewhat different from that of last year’s; and includes all upper classmen taking physical training and all under classmen who earn the full quota of points and are on a class team. Each member must keep certain rules which have been made. A check is presented to anyone breaking one of the rules. If a girl receives more than three checks, she will be barred from the Girls’ Athletic Association for that year. The rules are as follows: 1. Improper uniform. 2. Unexcused absence. 3. Tardiness. 4. Whispering and talking after leaving the lockers for gym work. The G. A. A. presents pennants to the teams winning the inter-class tournament. Last year the class of ’24 won all three tournaments—baseball, basketball, and volley ball. Letters were also given to the girls who earned a certain number of points, and w'ho were on a class team. The following girls received letters at the May Fete in May, 1924. Those receiving a large letter for being on a class team and earning the full number of points were: Florence Adams Margaret Henderson Mary Lietard Anna Mellen Helen Anderson Stella Redulis Catherine Rucker Mary Vacketta Monica Kelly Ellen Nier Johanna Possolt Virginia Quartier Gertrude Richardson Julia Columbus Mildred Glodkowski Genevieve Czapski Lucy Rauktis Anna Savoldi Those winning a medium sized “W” for being a “sub” on a class team and earning the number of points were: Helen Bagdonis Sophia Mazilausky Berneda Szymanski Those winning a small “W” for earning the full number of points were: Margaret Henery Petra Morris Flossie Howard Mamie James Page Eighty-five THE “JANUS f f NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Eighty-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Girls’ Gymnasium Class ALL under classmen girls of W. T. H. S. are required to take physical training. On two nights a week the girls have gym under the direction of Miss Emrich. Since the classes have become so large the new Freshmen have gym the second period, others on Wednesday and Friday on the eighth period. The first thing to be taken up by the gym class was baseball. After about a month of practice the inter-class tournament was held. The Juniors and Seniors combined, because they did not have enough players for two separate teams. The following teams played: Freshmen vs. Sophomores. Juniors and Seniors vs. Freshmen. In the first game the Freshmen won by a score of 19-9. They then played the Junior-Senior team and won by a score of 20-12. Thus the Freshmen will receive the baseball pennant. Floor work was taken up next, which included gymnastics of all sorts. Games were also played. Basketball was started after the Christmas holidays and continued on till March, each class represented by its own team. Volley ball, tennis and track were taken up later on in the season and each class had a team. May Fete, 1924 THIS May Fete was the best ever held in Westville High. It represented a “pageant of the seasons.” The Senior girls wearing their caps and gowns led the procession to the field. The first season to appear was Summer, carrying a large bouquet of flowers. Six Freshmen girls dressed in lavendar costumes were the summer breezes. After their dance, came the dance of Summer and the Sunbeams—five Sophomore girls dressed in yellow and carrying yellow balloons. Fall, personified by Sophomore girls in brown costumes, appeared next. After this came the Autumn and leaf dance—five Sophomore girls dressed in brown, yellow, red, green and orange costumes decorated with leaves. Winter was the next season to appear. It was followed by gray clouds, snowflakes. Page Eighty-seven THE JANES NINETEEN T W E N T Y - F I V E brownies and wood fairies. Each gave a dance followed by a dance of the good Fairy. Spring, all in green, came next. Ten Junior girls represented by flowers, violets, tulips, narcissus, jack-in-the-pulpit, and jonquils. At the return of Spring, children from all the countries marched on the field and danced about the canopy of their queen. The queen, Margaret Henderson, chosen by the popular vote of the school, marched out on the field followed by her attendants and canopy bearers. Then followed the crowning of the May Queen. The pennants and the letters were presented to the girls at the May Fete. After this each class wound a May pole, decorated in their class colors. Page Eighty-eight THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Eighty-nine THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY -FIVE Page Ninety THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Society Notes SEPTEMBER—The Seniors gave the first party of the school year. The program was based upon a journey through life. Everybody was first led up to the English room and became very little tots. They played several childish games with all the enthusiasm of small children. Then everyone journeyed to the History room where they were presided over by the teacher, Miss Fern Hughes. School was dismissed after a long day and the children scrambled out of the school room. Suddenly as if by magic the small children became very dignified Seniors! Dancing became the main feature, and some of the Seniors gave a tag dance, which took place in the Mathematics room. The last journey was towards the assembly, where a bridal scene took place. Mr. Ray Howard was the bride and Frank Dowiatt was the groom. The Reverend Donald Hudson joined the two in wedlock with all the manner and bearing of a clergyman. Refreshments were served, consisting of pink and white ice cream and cake. A few more dances took place; and everyone tired but happy sang the song, “Home Sweet Home.” The Freshmen began their social affairs bright and early, by giving a w'einer roast, Thursday evening, September 18. Practically all such affairs previously given by the high school have been staged in Snook’s woods, near the building. However, the Freshmen, not desiring to follow in the footsteps of their elders, hiked three miles north of town to hold their “coming-out” party. They had a jolly time on the way, singing songs and telling jokes. Arriving at the desired spot, all too soon, some of the boys built a huge roaring fire. Marshmallows and weiners soon made their appearance, but were quickly disposed of. Then games were introduced, by the chaperones, Miss Emrich and Mr. Alison. In due time, however, the party broke up and a happy, tired bunch hiked home. ALL-SCHOOL PARTY THE annual W. T. H. S. Masquerade party was held Saturday night, October 31. Many grotesque and mysterious looking figures assembled in the gym. After selecting four judges, Mr. Guin announced that everyone join in the parade before these judges, that they might choose the prize winners. The prize awarded the funniest dressed couple was won by Lucy Rauktis and Rosa Slazas, who were dressed as little Page Ninety-one THE “JANUS’ NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE kids. The second prize was given to Josephine Blass and Harriet Byron, as the best dressed couple. Helen Bagdonis received a prize for the funniest person. Stella Redulis won a prize, by looking like a real farmerette. After the prizes were distributed every one went to the assembly where dancing became the popular amusement. Doughnuts, apples and cider were served as refreshments. Mr. Guin called the party off at ten-thirty sharp, and somewhat reluctantly the merry-makers departed. JUNIOR CLASS PARTY ALTHOUGH the Juniors were a little late about giving a party it proved to be a real success. As each member of the class was allowed to invite a guest there were a number of town boys and girls at the party. Dancing and games became the form of amusements. Miss Daugherty, an excellent musician, played many jazzy pieces which delighted the guests. Games were played in which Mrs. Grubb and Mr. and Mrs. Bushnell took part. At the close of the party refreshments were served. ST. PATRICK’S PARTY ON March 14, 1925, an all-school and alumni party was given by the Student Council in honor of St. Patrick’s day. As this was the first event of which the Student Council had direct charge, they went into the preparations with a vim. Each person on the Student Council had a “job” assigned him in preparing for the party. The hearty co-operation of the teachers with the Student Council was a great help in making the party a success. The color scheme of green and white was carried out throughout the entire arrangements including the refreshments. The party started at seven-thirty o’clock with a freak basketball game between two teams of boys who were dressed in the girls’ gymnasium suits. Following this were stunts and impersonations in the assembly. The tables in the lower halls were decorated very prettily in green and white. Cakes decorated with shamrocks and pipes, punch and green and white ice cream were the refreshments served. Following this was dancing in the assembly hall which lasted until 12:00 o’clock. Romeo’s orchestra furnished the music for the main feature of the evening. Page Ninety-two THE JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Page Ninety-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-F I VE CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2— Grand opening of school. All on the outlook for the new teachers. 3— Same old stuff, only a little different under the new principal, Mr. Guin. 4— Classes organized and ordering of text books. 5— One week of school practically gone. Football practice started; good crowd out. 8—Assembly seats given. Seniors all mixed up. Seniors elect class officers. 9—Under classmen hold meeting to elect class officers. 12—Try-out for cheer leaders. Four candidates out. 15— Physics class begins work on laboratory manuals. 16— Business meeting of newspaper staff. 17— Two girls chosen for cheer leader by popular vote. 21— Football boys go to Hoopeston-Paxton game. 22— Newspaper sent to press. 23— Seniors long delayed English books arrive. 25— First edition of newspaper out. 26— Pep meeting and assembly singing. 27— Beat Rossville in first game 53-0. 29— Library opened under supervision of Miss Emrich. 30— Annual officers are elected. OCTOBER 2— Girls’ A. A. elect officers. Senior committee for the selection of rings and pins. 3— Philos give first program. Unintentional dialogue between Mr. Peterson and Mr. Guin during the assembly period. (Each had something funnier to tell than the other). 4— Whitewashed Oakwood on the home ground with a score of 66-0. 6— Organization of the Rooter’s Club. 7— Senior committee select a number of rings and pins. 8— Rings and pins are chosen by the Senior class, but not without difficulty. 9— First six weeks exams. 10— Holiday already! Teachers depart for Champaign. 11— Robinson game here. Defeated them 34-21. 13—Steff and his “gang” take a vacation in honor of the victory over Robinson. Page Ninety-four THE “JANUS � NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE 14— Miss Dependahl treated the newspaper staff to a luncheon in the dining room. 15— “Firpo” a regular visitor at school by this time. 16— Freshmen give a weiner roast at Central Park, followed by a few Juniors and Seniors. 17— Mr. Guin and a few of the football boys go to see the Sidell game. 18— Westville “skins” Oakland 34-0. 21— Pictures taken in afternoon for the annual. 22— More annual pictures taken. 24— Quite a few of the dignified Seniors had to stay in. 25— Beat Dwight, the “mystery team,” 53-0. 27— No Physics class. Mr. Guin is in Terre Haute. 28— Sad news—Westville eliminated from Wabash Valley Conference. 31—L B. I.’s give Hallowe’en program. NOVEMBER 1— Defeated Hoopeston 14-0 in a hard fought battle. 3—Picture of the Rooter’s Club taken. 5—Working hard for the Sidell game. 7— Several of the Senior girls took teachers’ exams. 8— Went to Sidell and brought home the bacon with a score of 11-0. 11— No school. Armistice day. 12— First real day of fall. 13— Musical program given by the Music department. 14— “Red” Hughes honored us by a speech in the assembly. 15— Beat Milford 48-0 on the home field. 19— Second six weeks exams. 20— Newspaper and annual delegates go to Urbana to attend the annual convention. Meeting to nominate members of the Student Council. 21— Teachers attend meet at Urbana. 22— Westville was represented at the Danville-Georgetown football game. 24—Seniors rings and pins arrive. 26— Mt. Cory, Ohio, football boys arrived and were introduced to Westville High in the morning. Philo program given in afternoon. Thanksgiving vacation begins. 27— The Orange and Black team walloped the visiting team 27-0. DECEMBER 2— Pictures again taken for Annual. 3— Girls’ gym class pose for the year book. 8—New system of marching introduced. 12— The annual Carnival held. 13— Starting in for basketball with a defeat at the hands of Hoopeston. Score 27-16. Page Ninety-five THE “JANUS f NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE 19—Potomac beats us 24-16 by making 4 baskets in the last three minutes. 22— Blue Monday. 23— Seniors such devoted students that all went to English class during the Assembly Period. I. B. I. program. 24— Santa will have chance to use his sleigh after all. Vacation until next year! JANUARY 5—Coach Peterson absent from school. 7—Football boys present a gift to Coach Peterson’s new daughter. (A future mascot for basketball games). 9—Freshies enjoy their half holiday in the gym. We bowed in defeat to Catlin by a score of 21-17. 10—Cayuga’s journey here was well worth while for they carried away the prize, a score of 21-10. 15-16—Semester exams. Boys’ football benefit show'. 17—Journeyed to Fairmount and brought home the score, 23-14. 19— New semester—students re-seated; boys on one side, girls on the other. 20— Sidell met an unexpected defeat here 17-16. 21— Judge Brown from Salt Lake City gave us a talk on “Doing Something Worth While.” 22— Mr. Tuggle, Superintendent of Schools, visited. 23— Mr. Randall favored us w'ith a talk. 23—Alvin defeated by a score of 30-17. 28— The basketball boys have a chance to test out their “wind” on the Armory floor. 29— Company D beat us by a score of 18-11. 30— In an exciting contest Perrysville beat us 21-19. FEBRUARY 2—Sounds of the T. N. T., a mysterious club, around the school. 5— We beat Bismarck 30-10. Second team show their ability. 6— Continuation of Tournament. The w'orld is supposed to end today. Philo program as a last celebration. We scored another victory in the defeat of Oakwood 14-10. On the job again and beat Henning 24-18. 7— In the semi-finals, but lost to the winning East Lynn team 27-20. In the evening Potomac defeated us 18-27, but we copped fourth place. 9—American History classes getting up a debate. 12— Beat Catlin and their “Beginners Band” 31-18. 13— “Friday 13th.” The music Dept, presented the Operetta “Yanki San.” 14— Valentine’s Day. Defeated Fairmount 30-19. 19—The operetta “Yanki San” is again presented. Page Ninety-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE 20—Dr. Dixon, Health Officer of Danville Township, gave us a talk on sanitation. The T. N. T. beat the C. B. B. in a basketball game. The boys skinned Tangier, Ind., 34-17. 24— Senior committee looked at invitations for graduation. 25— Our journey to Alvin was worth while for we brought home the bacon -25-20. 26— 27—First six weeks exam. 27— I. B. I. program. We beat the Plymouth Congregational Church on the home floor, 28-20. MARCH 2— With much brain-rocking the Senior committee selected the invitations for graduation. Mr. Guin home with the mumps. Mrs. Plunkett of Catlin taking his classes. 3— Boys practice on the armory floor in preparation for the tournament. 4— President Coolidge’s inaugural address was heard at noon, over the radio. 5— Opening of District tournament. 6— No school. Played Fairmount and defeated them. Played Danville in the evening and were defeated. 9—Mr. Guin back on the job again. Glad to see him. 10— Boys’ basketball tournament—Sophs defeated Juniors. 11— Freshmen beat the mid-year Freshmen. 12— Tickets for the Junior play out. 13— Friday 13th about one-half the Seniors took teachers exams. 14— St. Patrick’s Day party. Alumni invited. 16— Senior Class meeting. 17— St. Patrick’s Day accident in physics class. 18— Junior play “On the Hiring Line.” 19— Basketball Banquet. 20— Dr. Dixon visited. Semi-Chorus sang the contest song during the assembly period. 23— 24-25—Girls’ Interclass Basketball tournament. Sophomores won the Pennant. 26— Junior play again presented. 27— Inter-Literary Scholastic contest. APRIL 1—April Fool! 9-10—Second Six Weeks Exam. 17—District meet at Sidell. 24— Senior play. 25— Tiger meet. Page Ninety-seven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE MAY 1— Janus out. Literary meet at Danville Hi. 2— County meet. 7—Student Council meet. 9—Wabash Valley meet. 9—Junior and Senior Banquet. 16—State Track meet. 21—Last issue of the Westville High out. 21-22—Final Exams. 24— Baccaulaureate Address. 25— All school Picnic. 26— May Fete. 26— Class night. 27— Commencement. % Page Ninety-eight uAduertisements THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE ' v To {he Students of {his High School Among our assets we wish to count the only one that money cannot buy— Your Good Will. 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Ethel S.—“I would like to do something big and clean before I die.” Stella R.—“Wash an elephant.” Little Freshie Boy—“Wanna’ see somethin’ swell?” Little Freshie Girl—“Uh-huh.” Little Freshie Boy—“Watch me puff out my cheeks.” Achille Lete GROCERIES—MEATS SHOES and MINERS SUPPLIES COAL—WOOD and FARM PRODUCTS Phone 126 Page One Hundred Ten THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE A. J. TRUCANO HARDWARE Stores, Paints, Roofing, Sporting Goods 139 N. State Street Phone No. 113 VVestville, Illinois Van Dyke—“Dad, am I made out of dust?” Mr. Vanauskas—“I think not, my son.” Van Dyke—“Why not dad?” Mr. V.—“If you were you’d dry up in a while.” Mrs. Peterson—“What do you think? Baby can put her foot in her mouth.” Mr. Peterson—“Fine! With an accomplishment like that, w’hen she grows up she won’t mind sleeping in an upper berth at all.” ASK FOR BOTTLED AND GET IT DUDENHOFER I. G. OAF DENTIST COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. 205 Thomas Building Phone 644 Phone 15 110-112 South Street Danville Illinois Westville, 111. Page One Hundred Eleven THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Webster Grocer)) Co. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Distributors for Larabee’s Best, Golden Seal Flour and Pillsb ury’s Best Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded Home of Marvel Brand Food Products ASK FOR THEM Found—The 8th Wonder Of The World—Van Dyke’s vocabulary. We wonder if Sally wanted to perform an experiment to see if sulphuric acid would really burn, when he saturated Stella with it. “Mr. Chairman,” complained Mac in Civics class, during a debate, “I have been on my feet nearly 10 minutes, but there is so much ribaldry and interruption, I can hardly hear myself speak.” “Cheer up, Mac,” came Steff’s voice from the rear, “you ain’t missin’ much.” “SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” SMITH’S Hire Florists Danville Illinois For a Taxi Call a YELLOW Phone Main 125 BAGGAGE TRANSFERRED Day and Night Page One Hundred Twelve THE “jANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE EAT MORE CHERRY PRA5T ICE CREAM Office and Factory E. North St. Danville, Illinois OPTIMIST As a beauty I’m not a star. There are others better looking by far; But my face—I don’t mind it, For I’m behind it— It’s the people in front that get the jar. Many a youth has reached the conclusion that a dumb-waiter is the guy that calls for his woman at the time that he said he would. “Better Dentistry for Less Money” “You Can Afford the Best” Dr. L. H. Pearlman DENTIST 42A North Vermilion St. Over Thompson’s Restaurant Danville Illinois IF You cannot get your Hardware Paints and Tools at your local store Remember We Have Them Yeomans Skedd Hardware Co. Danville, Illinois Phones 31 and 33 28-30 W. Main St. Page One Hundred Thirteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Compliments of Dodge Brodiers Dealer 319 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois A cat has nine lives but a frog croaks every night. “You are excused early today, “said Mrs. Grubb, “Please walk lightly through the hall so you won’t awaken the other classes.” Gertrude R.—“Oh, Miss Jackson, let Helen translate. She wants to translate badly. Miss Jackson—“But that isn’t the way I want it translated.” MIL-CHO A delicious chocolate milk drink prepared by BLUE BANNER DAIRY 408 W. Fairchild St. Phone 1870 Is sold in Westville ASK FOR IT _ .«—— - i. .i .—-—-—.—— ———————— Page One Htmdred Fourteen THE JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Ask Your Grocer for TEA TABLE and EARLY DINNER FOOD PRODUCTS Taken from Exam Papers: “Things which are equal to the same things are equal to anything else.” “A grass widow is the wife of a dead vegetarian.” “Oceanica is the continent which contains no land.” “In India a man out of a cask may not marry a woman out of another cask.” “Parallel lines are the same distance all the way and do not meet unless you bend them.” The Quality Can’t Be Beat WHY WE FLUNK FINE MOTOR CARS SALES AND SERVICE TAYLOR Musical” Overland Oakland Willys-Knight 252 West Main St. 30-32 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Fifteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Danville Hudson Motor Car Co Inc. Essex Marmon 317 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois H. L. Snyder, Mgr. MORE REASONS WHY WE FLUNK “Gravitation is that which if there were none we would all fly away.” “Louis XVI was gelitined during the French Revolution.” “Horse Power is the distance a horse can carry 1 lb. of water in an hour.” “Palsy is a kind of new writers dance.” “Letters in sloping print are called hysterics.” FANCY AND STAPLE CANDY SODA FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES BERHALTER MORTICIAN BELTON CANDY CO. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONS Telephone 831 Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Sixteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE 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 for 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— Illinois Dry Cleaning Co. A dictionary would have been handy for the Solid Geometry Class, especially after Charles R. called a parallelepiped a parallel pie. Father—“Paul, what does this 60 mean on your report card?” Paul Urasky—(innocently)—“Oh, father, that’s just the average temperature of the room last month.” SPORTING CHINA GOODS GLASSWARE THOS. CON RON Hardware Co. “Sellers of Good Goods 116-118 E. Main St. Danville Illinois EQUIPMENT DOMESTIC MANUAL SCIENCE TRAINING Tbe Woodbury Book Co. Established 1846 Has for 78 consecutive years, catered to the needs of the schools of Vermilion county. Times have changed greatly during that time. New lines have been added, more floor space was needed. Our store enlarged to meet the needs of the present day. It now compares very favorably with many stores in cities much larger than Danville. We invite you to inspect our store. “My advice about music is worth something. Come in and get it free.” Kaufman’s Music Store Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Seventeen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE YOU ARE TRAINED in fundamental subjects. Your Future Training Should be in Things Practical. Brovin’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 No. Ver. St. Danville, 111. 617 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Mr. Guin—“Julia, explain static electricity.” Julia—(after a slight pause)—“Oh, Mr. Guin! There’s somebody at the door.” Mr. G.—No, I don’t think there is. Go ahead and answer my question.” Julia—“But, I’m sure there is someone at the door. They’ve knocked twice already.” Mr. G.— (thinking Julia was only bluffing)—Goes to the door to see for himself and behold! There WAS someone there. CLUB CLOTHES WOLGAMOT CAVANAUGH Exclusive but not Expensive 40 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Compliments of D AN VILLE WHOLES ALE PAPER CO.. INC. Bags, Roll Paper, Notions, Miners Supplies 125 W. Main St. Danville Illinois Favors, Novelties and Decorations of all kinds for parties and dances J.F.Gasthoff Co. 114 N. Hazel St. Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Eighteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Peter Lattuada Sons General Merchandise 901 South State St. Phone 122 SERVICE STATION Red Crown Gasoline and Polarine Oils MICAELIN TIRES 907 South State St. Westville, 111. WISHES GRANTED ’Twas a beautiful night in June Over the hill shone the light of the mellow moon Millions of stars peeped thru the surrounding trees While two lovers sat close, that they might not freeze As he gazed at the moon the hero said If I had money, I’d travel as those of whom I’ve read. At this speech Stella arose And taking his hand held it close, Then as she fled to the house and left him alone He looked in his hand and found car fare home. BLUE RIBBON BEER AND ALL KINDS OF POP UNDERTAKER Phone 20 Westville Illinois Page One Hundred Nineteen THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE A pleasure when ordering and not a feeling of uncertainty when you buy your goods from O. VACKETTA General Merchandise, Meats and Fruits Phone your orders to 94 Westville Illinois FAINT HEART Once there was a Young Fellow Who went to take His girl To the theatre And she was ready when He came And he was so Surprised That he went and Fainted So they were Late Anyway. Square Deal Garage For GAS ANJD OILS Accessories and Repairing Phone 8 Near High School Chas. Trucano Dry Goods, Millinery, Boots and Shoes, Art Needle Work. Phone 113 137-139 N. State St. Westville Illinois Westville Illinois Page One Hundred Twenty THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Haussy’s Electric and Music Shop FOR The highest class talking machine in the world Phone 99 Starr Pianos, Lighting Fixtures, Supplies 115 South State St. Westville, 111. A VOICE (?) “Where did you learn to sing?” “In a correspondence school.” “Well, some of your lessons must have been lost in the mail.” Paul—What color hair do you like best? Stella—I think black is wonderful. Paul—Well, take this sandwich. It has one in it. RAVIN’ Do you know Poe’s Raven ? What’s he mad about? M. D. Gundrum y Spend Your Spare Time at M. D. n he 204 N. State St. Eagle n heatre Phone 205-2 A real show in a real town Page One Hundred Twenty-one THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE PARMENTIER BROS. Groceries and Meats We also run a union bus line and do long distance hauling LOUIS PARMENTIER, President A POET As Pat was carrying the hod up to the 13th floor for the 99th time that day, he reached the conclusion that he was a poet—for hadn’t the rich people riding by given him the inspiration for the following lines: The rich they ride in chasis The poor they walk by Jeasus “Mike,” said Pat, “I’m going to quit this job and go to writing poetry.” “What have ye written pat?” asked Mike. “Just listen to this Mike and see if I’m not a nature born poet: ‘The rich they ride in chasis By Jeasus the poor they walk’.” Herff-Jones Co. Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry and Star Meat Market MEATS AND GROCERIES MINERS SUPPLIES Phone 156 120 So. State St. Westville Illinois Invitations Ideal Bread Official Jewelers of W. T. H. S. Blue Bird Bakery Indianapolis, Indiana Westville Illinois Page One Hundred Twenty-two THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Westville Cleaners and D ers STEPHENS GONZALES PRESSING WHILE YOU WAIT Altering and Repairing All work called for, delivered and guaranteed Shoe Shining for Ladies and Gents Open Sundays and Holidays 127 N. State St. Phone 58 Westville, 111. Athletic Goods Merchandise Groceries Hardware L. J. BLART SONS 117-19 N. State St. Westville Illinois Page One Hundred Twenty-three THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE HELPFUL HINTS 1. Try and see how near you can come to being tardy without doing so. 2. Make all the noise you can when you get books out of your desk. 3. Whisper to each and every one. 4. When the bell rings make a mad scramble for the nearest exit. 5. Count to five hundred before going to the library and it won’t be necessary. 6. When taking a test look wise, and then reverse. 7. Study only when the teacher’s loving gaze is upon you. 8. Read the latest novel if you are on the honor roll. 9. Chew Wrigley’s flexible, elastic, durable everwear Spearmint gum. Ill E. Main St. Danville A New Waverly Tailored of the highest grade cassimeres with genuine all-leather, soil - proof bands, silk trimming and satin lining. Style, value, quality—everything you want at a very low price— $1.98 Page One Hundred Twenty-four THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE QUALITY SERVICE 132 N. Walnut St. This book was printed by Interstate Printing Co. Page One Hundred Twenty-five THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Autographs Page One Hundred Twenty-six THE “JANUS” NINETEEN TWENTY-FIVE Autographs Page One Hundred Twenty-seven