Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1926 volume:

rd Order of Contents The School Athletics cliuities Sense and Nonsense duertisements F J L oreipord TJTEREIN is contained a chronicle of the school during the past year. It is hoped that in the many years to come this book will brin back fond recollections of the old school days. SZpf 4L JANUS s - To L. C. V. ALISON QUR TEACHER, friend and advisor, who has so successfully guided and befriended us during his three years at W. T. H. S. we respectfully dedicate this volume of the Janus. THE SCHOOL BOARD Top—Dr. B. Taylor, President; John Shimkus, Secretary. Second—Victor Herman. Mike Kelly. H. S. Ercanbrack. Third—C. E. Stevens, Herbert Roberts. 3T Pape Nine PERCY E. NEUMANN English A.B. Illinois. Knox College. 1st year W. T. H. S. HELEN J. CADE Home Economics B.S. Illinois. 3rd year W. T. H. S. FREDERICK P. BUSHNELL Manual Training B.S. Ames. 3rd year W. T. H. S. HELEN MASON M usic B.S. Illinois. Sherwood Music School. 1st year W. T. H. S. PAUL THOMAS Science A.B. Indiana. Medical Work. 1st year W. T. H. S. � JANUS ANETTE E. EMRICH French B.A. John B. Stetson University 2nd year W. T. H. S. CLAYTON M. MILLER Coach B.S. Illinois. Knox College. 1st year W. T. H. S. VIOLA M. COE Mathematics A.B. Illinois. 1st year W. T. H. S. Earlham College. BLANCHE KNOBLOCK Business B.C.S. Bowling Green Busines University. 1st year W. T. H. S. MABELLE C. JACKSON Latin DePauw University. I1 • years W. T. H. S. Page Eleven JANUS WESTVILLE Hi h School Eight years ago the present building was erected and dedicated to the education of the common people. At that time the student body consisted of about fifty students and the faculty of four teachers. Many changes have taken place during the following eight years. Rapid progress has been made in all branches of scholastic activities, until to-day we are established as one of the leading schools in Illinois, ranking among the best in music, literary, scientific and commercial work as well as in athletics. The enrollment of W. T. H. S. has increased fourfold in the last two years. The increase in the size of the student body has been so great that much difficulty has been experienced in finding seating capacity for everyone. New classes were formed and new teachers were hired until finally the necessary adjustments were made and the school again assumed a business-like air. Our teams have lived up to their reputation and have made excellent records in athletics. This is mostly due to the wonderful spirit of our boys who take part in the different branches of our athletics. Improvement in our literary work has also been made. “The Westville High.” took second place in the Illinois High School Press Association Contest. The annual has been entered in the Arts Craft Guild and Illinois State Contests and it is hoped that we mav place in one of these contests. The building and grounds of W. T. H. S. is also something of which we should be proud. The campus is always green and is covered with shrubbery and trees. A lovely cottage, all modern, has recently been erected for the Principal’s home. On the back of the campus is a large grove within which is built a cinder track. Just beyond this is situated our football field. New bleachers were added this year and also a building to house athletic equipment. Westville High School is growing and it will continue to grow rapidly in the next two years. A new addition to the building is necessary and the board anticipates the building of this addition this summer. With this outlook in view we teel sure that Westville High will accomplish even greater things in the future than she has in the past. — Helen Anderson, ’26. Why Folks Come To School (A Confession bij a Senior) Some folks come to study; some come to play football. Others are very lazy, and don’t come to do a thing at all. Still others have rich daddies who let ’em live in ease. But I’ll confess I come just to get a lotta’ memories. I haven’t learned a lot; I ain’t even got an “A”. But I’ve got a sneaky feelin’ that I’ve learned a lot someway. I’ve taken pretty girls to dances and to fashionable teas And I wouldn’t take a fortune for my flock o’ memories. I’ve been in love with women; almost lost myself twice; And I’d ’a’ had a better time if I’d only had the price. Yet, in school work “I got by with a tight and narrow squeeze, And that’s the reason why I’ve got—such devilish memories. Sometimes I have chronic indigestion; and I feel quite lost at sea. But those big midnight parties is jus’ the thing for me. On the days when I’m quite sober, Mr. Guin I try to please, So when I leave I’ll have a diploma—plus a lotta’ memories. OFFICE THE OFFICE is a busy place. There is always some one coming in or going out. Someone is continually either wanting something, lost something or needs advice on how to behave or some kindred subject. Then there’s the peck of the typewriter as the office girl types a letter or perchance a card to some poor student’s dad telling him John was absent to-day and the office desires to know the reason. A new system has been established this year in running the office. Eight enthusiastic and trustworthy girls were selected from the commercial department for different hours of the day to remain in the office for one full period each. These girls get practical office experience and give a valuable service in taking care of many of the minor details connected with the office work. —Mary Urevich, ’26. Page Fifteen The Music Class THE Music Class this year is taking a course in Music Appreciation. This covers the study of National Music, Music History, the instruments in the Orchestra, the opera and oratorio, record analysis, and current events. The first semester the class consisted of about nine students. During the second semester, however, the class was enlarged to fifteen. This, no doubt, was due to the attractive reports of the former members of the class. The Music memory contest also stimulated interest in music work among the students. It seems that the new Musical Bulletin Board in the music room keeps the students interested the way they crowd around it. But then, they are compelled to know the contents so perhaps it is self defense that they study it so diligently. To be able to appreciate and enjoy good music, one must know something of the present day composers and artists. So to familiarize the students with good music played by excellent musicians, records of the composers of today are played as well as analyzed in class. Current events which are given every Monday, tend toward the same end and also add to class interest. Commercial Department rplIF. subjects offered in the Commercial department this year were: shorthand, typewriting, bookkeeping, commercial law and commercial arithmetic. The Typewriting department is equipped with nine Remington machines and six Woodstocks. The Woodstocks were added to the equipment this year and all the Typewriting students were given a chance to learn the keyboard of the new machine. A class was offered in Typing only and this was composed mainly of boys. A new feature introduced into the typing class by Miss Knoblock was the Rational Rythm Records. The Bookkeeping class was not a very popular class, being made up of a small number of students. The Twentieth Century System of Bookkeeping was taught. This class was also conducted by Miss Knoblock. The class in Commercial law, under the supervision of Mr. Guin, was made very interesting. This class was composed of Seniors and some real lawyers were turned out. Commercial Law was followed the second semester by Commercial Arithmetic. Miss Coe, the new mid-year teacher, had charge of this class and made it very progressive as well as interesting. The main principles of business arithmetic were taught and speed and accuracy drilled upon by the students. IN recent years the world has come to the realization that preparation for home making should be a part of every girl’s education. In order to give this much needed training we offer a full year’s work in sewing. The aims of this year’s work in sewing is to teach the student how to select clothing, how to make garments, how to make over materials into something useful and howr to select and buy attractive clothes for different types of people at a reasonable cost. The class, consisting of thirteen girls, is kept quite busy making ten or more useful and attractive garments a piece. They also mend socks, patch clothes and do the various other little jobs of mending that every housewife must know how to do. The various garments made this year consists of teddies, bloomers, night gowns, pajamas, cotton dresses, wool dresses, silk dresses, children’s dresses, and numerous articles for Christmas gifts. After completing the sewing course each girl is better fitted to face the work that she may be called upon to do in later life. She w’ill be of some service to the world, for the world loves to see a busy little housewife who knows how to sew, to mend, and to patch. —Frances M. Yasaitis, ’26. Page Eighteen k The Cooking Class fTlHE COOKING CLASS, under the supervision of Miss Cade has done A some mighty fine work this year. The class is rather large, consisting of twenty students, but by dividing them into groups of fours this difficulty has never been any handicap. The aim of the course is to give the girls that knowledge which will make them more efficient in practical housekeeping. All work is arranged and planned with this idea in view. Practical problems of a housewife as well as practical experience in the exercise of her duties are emphasized. The first thing that a girl learns on entering the class is how to preserve fruits and vegetables. Next she takes up the planning of menus and methods of serving them. The making of candy, the cooking of various dishes, both plain and fancy is given. Practical experience is offered the student in preparing the food for the football banquet, the “Owl” banquets and in running the school cafeteria. The student after finishing this course is better fitted for home making. —Violet Holcombe Page Nineteen '• t Biology Class A T the beginning of the semester of 1926. twelve students enrolled for A Biology. This number was later increased to fourteen by the addition of Anna Tuvada and Alex Stanevich. Mr. Thomas, a former teacher at Arthur took the class into his hands. The Biology class started out with the study of the insect kingdom. After studying the families and a typical example of each, we decided to go on a field trip, so we went across into Ellsworth’s field. This effort proved successful and the students captured many beautiful specimens. They brought the insects into the laboratory and studied them under a magnifying glass. The next animal studied, was the crayfish, commonly called “craw-dadies.’ It is red in color and has a hard limy coat. There were many things taught to the students that they never imagined existed. The first vertebrate animal dissected was the frog. Its heart beat after it was removed from the animal and placed on the table. This again, was something unheard of by the students. The second semester was devoted to the study of plants. They learned about our friends, the flowers and many other plants of the seed bearing kingdom. Although the students approached many difficulties the benefit derived was worth the work put into the subject. The students will not readily forget the value derived from this subject and even though the work is difficult at times, they advise students who have never taken Biology to take it next year. We hope other students will get along as well as the Biology students of ’26. JANUS Chemistrv Class THE class that enrolled for Chemistry this year was unusually small. It consisted of eight members, all of which were Juniors and Seniors. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday recitation class was held. On Wednesday and Fridays the students worked in the laboratory doing the various experiments. Each student did the experiments individually and in case any complications arose the instructor was sought for aid. Mr. Thomas, the Science teacher, was admired by the students for his splendid teaching. Although the class was small, nevertheless, it w'as one of the brightest and busiest classes that ever enrolled for chemistry. This class has done a lot of work toward making the Science Club a success. Next year, Physics will be taught, because of the recently adapted plan which has Physics and Chemistry taught alternatively each year. —Krivisky. Manual Training Class 'Vl'ANUAL TRAINING is a very interesting and valuable subject for any student to pursue. It is particularly adapted to those students who intend to do a similar work when they get out of school, yet, this is not necessarily a vocational subject for it is good for any one to be able to use his hands and head together sufficiently well to make nice furniture for himself. There are three classes in manual training this year. Two are Freshmen classes while the other is made up mostly of Sophomores. Freshmen classes begin their work with simple wood work and joints. Later as they become more proficient they begin making small objects such as candle sticks, neck-tie racks, etc. The Sophomore class have already been taught the rudiments of this work so they are ready to begin turning out library tables, floor lamps, rocking chairs, beds, music cabinets, etc. Many of these articles are so well made that it seems almost impossible that they could have been made in our own little shop by hand. Manual training develops skill, and ability in the use of tools. It is of great value to the boy who intends to be a carpenter, a mechanic, an engineer or a draftsman. Mathematics Class FOR the school year of 1925-26 Westville Township High School offers courses in Beginning Algebra, Plane Geometry and Business Arithmetic. The latter being an elective subject. At present 102 pupils are enrolled in Algebra, 71 in Plane Geometry, and 22 in Business Arithmetic. The total representing 88 per cent of the total enrollment of the school. In answer to the oft repeated question, “Why is two years of Mathematics required,” the deparment desires to present the aims which they are endeavoring to accomplish. First, from the practical viewpoint, the aim is to encourage accuracy and facility in numerical computations, to increase the pupil’s understanding of the nature of the fundamental operations; to develop self reliance in the handling of numerical problems through the consistent use of checks on all numerical work. The ability to understand and interpret graphical representations of various kinds, such as abound in discussions of scientific, social, political and industrial problems is also one of the necessary aims in education. It is necessary that pupils be familiar with geometric forms common in nature, industry and life, with their properties and relations, including mensuration. The cultural aims are much less tangible but nevertheless very real and important to life. We desire to develop an appreciation of beauty in the geometrical forms of nature, art and industry, to develop precision of statement and thought and logical reasoning, which might be classed as ideals of perfection. A study of Mathematics tends to give one an insight appreciation of the progress of civilization in its various aspects. Page Tu-enty-three ’JANUS� Classical Departments THE English Department is under the direction of Mr. Neumann. assisted by the Misses Jackson and Emrich. both of whom conduct Freshman classes. A four year English course which the University requires is strictly observed here. In general the first two years are devoted to composition and rhetoric. The use of correct grammar and punctuation is emphasized. In the Junior and Senior year the time is spent in studying literature and the life of authors. Journalism is taught through the High School paper. The fundamentals of public speaking are taught in the Junior and Senior years with the district and county contests acting as incentives in that field of work. The languages offered this year as in previous years are French and Latin. The French students learn pronunciation grammar and acquire a small French vocabulary during the first year. The second year is devoted to completing the work started in the first year. The remainder of the time is spent at reading and writing extensively in French. Many pieces of French literature are taken up and translated thus acquainting the student with French authors and their work records are used in helping the students to learn French pronunciation. The entire French classes combined have an enrollment of sixty-eight, the largest enrollment we have ever had. The first year of Latin is spent in a study of the elements of Latin together with a study of Latin songs, cross word puzzles and sight reading. The class has started a scrap book in Latin. The second year introduces the pupils into a further study of connected discourse. Toward the close of the second year papers are prepared and read by each member of the class. The subjects are taken from Johnston’s Private Life of the Romans. The history department, under the direction of Mr. Alison, offers a three year course in history. First the student is taken back to five thousand B. C. and he learns of oriental nations and their wars. Step by step he is brought up through the history of the ages until during his last year he studies our own U. S. history. The history department has a large enrollment this year and all the students enjoy the forty minutes each day spent in Mr. Alison’s class room. I’nge Twenty-four SENIORS V J ALFRED JONES ‘‘Shannon’’ Football 3, 4; Class basket ball 3, 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. Treasurer of Science club, 4 years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. PETRA MORRIS “Pat” Girls Athletics 1, 2; Junior Play 3, Operetta 2, Semi Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Office 4, Rooters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Years in High School 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. JENNIE MAZEIKAS Jan” Basket ball 1-2; Base ball 1, 2, 3; Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES RAZAITIS Chill” Class President 4; Science Club 4; “W” Association 4; Philo President 4, Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Owl Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual staff 4; Newspaper staff, business manager 4; Reporter 3; Football 2, 3, 4; Basket ball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track Capt. 2, 3, 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. j Page Twenty six - 23 RJAN U S Q MARIE IMRO Bob” Basketball 3, 4; Volley ball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4; Library 4. JOHANNA POSSOLT “Jo” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volley ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. Student Council 3; Orchestra 4; Treas. G. A. A. 3; member 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres, of Rooters Club 3; Sec. and Treas. 2; Member 1, 2, 3, 4; Newspaper staff 3, 4; Editor of Janus 4; Pres, of class 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Senior play 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Pres. 4; Owl 4; I. B. I. 1, 2; Pres. 3, 4; Library 2, 3, 4; Office 3; Cheer leader 4. Years in High School. doris McDonald “Dat” Girls Athletics 1, 2; Orchestra 1, Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4. TONY VANAUSKAS “Fan Dyke Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Capt. 4th year Science Club 4; Junior play 3; Senior play 4; Newspaper staff 3; “W” Association 4; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. Page Twenty-seven VIRGINIA QUARTIER “Red I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science club 4: Class Prophet 4; Senior play 4; Library 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2,-4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. 4; Years in 11 i rh School 1, 2, 3, 4. FRANCES YASAITIS “Princie” Girls Athletics 1, 2; Junior plav 3; Senior play 4; I. B. I. 1. 2, 3, 4;'Of-hce 4; Rooters Club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Sec. 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. FRANK L. DOW I ATT “Shrook” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. 2, 3, 4: Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; ,-W” Association 4; Science Club 4; Years in school 1, 2, 3, MILDRED ANDREWS “Jake Came here from C’arnii High School 1, 2, 3; Invitational committee 4: W. T. H. S. 4th. ss 26 ROY HOWARD “Fat” .Junior play 3; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. THERESA PUSKAC “Tressa” Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2. 3, 4; Volleyball 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Footers Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Philo 1, 2 3, 4; President Rooters club 4; Office 4; Library 4. GERTRUDE RICHARDSON “Gertie” Basketball 1. 2; Volleyball 2 3t 4: Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Student Council 4; I. B. I. 1. 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2. 3 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4: Newspaper staff 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual staff 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4; Valedictorian 4. FRED MILLER “Powder Puff Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Class Basketball 3, 4; I. B. I. 3, 4; Science club 4 years in high school 3, 4. A 9 JANUS £ alice McDonald “av I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls Athletics 1, 2; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. FLOSSIE HOWARD “Slim” Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Office 4; Girls Athletics 4. Years in High School 1.2,3, 4. MARGARET HENRY “Marg” I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 2; Semi-chorus 2; Operetta 2; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. ELLEN SIMROSKI “El” I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2. 3, 4; Newspaper staff 3; Years in High School 1, 2. 3, JSJAHIIS Pi MARY UREVICH “Marijette” Girls Athletics 1, 2; Newspaper staff 3, 4; Annual staff 4; Science club 4; Owl 3; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Office 3, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. JOSEPH BERNOTAS “Biluikas” Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Basketball 4; Years in high school 1, 2, 3, 4. HELEN BAGDONIS � Banks” Girls Athletics 1, 2; Senior play 4; Semi-chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4; I. B. I. 4; Sec. and Treas. 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. I. B. I. 4; years in high school 1, 2, 3, 4. HOMER LETE J. B. King Philo 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior play 3; Football 3, 4; Senior play 4; Senior play 4; Basektball 3, 4; Ass’t Adv. of newspaper 3; Annual staff 4; Years in high school 1. 2, 3, 4. Page Thirty-one BERNEDENE C. SYMANSKI “Berneda Girls Athletics 1. 2; Newspaper staff 2, 3, 4; Science club 4; I. B. I. 1, 2, . 1, 4; Office .‘1, 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY VACKETTA “Null” President G. A. A. 4; Girls Athletics 1, 2; Library 4, Office 4; Rooters club 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior play 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3. 4; Philo 1, 2. 3, 4. HELEN ZONE ANDERSON Speck Newspaper staff. 2; Literary editor Janus 4; Junior play 3; Senior play 4; Operetta 3; Glee club 3. 4; Orchestra 1. 2, 3, 4; Owl 3; I. B. I. 1, 2. 3, 4; Library 3; Office 4; Class Sec. 1; Rootors club 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Sec. and Treas. 4; Science club 4; Board of Athletic control 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4: Volley ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Years in High School 1, 2, 3, 4. PAUL UKASKY Puss Operetta 4; I. B. I. 1, 2, 3, 4; Science club 4; Capt. Basketball class team 3. 4. ee_y- JAHUSHl 3ln iflrnuirumt In memory of a classmate whose unassuming manner and pleasing personality endeared him to all who knew him; of one who in the spring time of life was called to that eternal class, with the infinite Teacher GORDON EVERETT JESSUP December 29th, 1907-----June 2nd, 1925 Page Thirty-three Senior Class History THE present twenty-eight seniors will soon be departing from W. T. H. S. to seek their fortunes in the wide world. Most of these expect to fulfill positions in the future that will cause their names to be written in the Hall of Fame. We have always had the honor of being the most active in all branches of work. Whenever anything was given, the seniors were always present, willing to help. In athletics our boys were always in the lead. Walter Jaworski, Captain of 1926 football team is one of our fellow classmates. Andy Appan-aitis, another classmate was selected as all state guard in football. Other famous football players of our class are Charles Razaitis, Dock Blakney, Ray Mitchell, and Anthony Vanauskas. In track we have one letter man, Charles Razaitis, Captain of team of ’26. Dock Blakeney, Walter Jaworski, and Tony Vanauskas were also noted stars. As freshmen we were well represented by the girls in athletics. We had a very good baseball team. Our basketball team was defeated only by the class of 1923-24 combined. During our sophomore year we took all honors in the athletic field. We were awarded pennants for first place, in basketball, volley ball and baseball. This same year four out of five on the I. B. I. basketball team were of our class. We defeated the Philo’s by a large score. As Juniors and Seniors we have always taken part in dramatics. Our Junior play “On the Hiring Line,” was the most difficult plav ever dramatized in school. Our Senior play “The Whole Town’s Talking” has the reputation of the best play that was ever given in history of the school. On the I. B. I. and Philo programs our Seniors are always to be found. At the 1925 Literary Contest of W. T. H. S. Johanna, Marie and Helen represented the I. B. I.’s; after winning this contest they were sent to State Literary meet at Charleston. In the semi-chorus we have several members. The present Senior class has aided much in the furnishing of material in helping to organize the Boys’ Quartet. Charles Razaitis was president of the Student Council. Gertrude Richardson was editor-in-chief of the Westville High. Several members were chosen for the Owl Society. In social events we always were first. Our most successful affair was the banquet we gave to the Seniors of 1925. This affair was held at the Holland in Danville. Music was furnished by the Blue Moon Merry Makers. When the present Senior class departs from the W. T. H. S. its vacancy will be replaced by the memory of its four brief but happy prosperous years. Page Thirty-four The Class Will THE name of the State of Illinois, under the great seal of the commonwealth, in the year of nineteen hundred and twenty-six, and in jurisdiction of the Westville Township High School of district one hundred fifty-four, in the County of Vermilion. We, the Seniors of the Class of ’26. being sound in body and mind (?) do hereby make and publish this as our last true will and testament. I, Anthony “Venus” Vanauskas, do hereby will and bequeath to Zano Gailis my ever-growing popular spit-curl on condition that he use it only to entice certain members of the fairer sex into listening to his eloquent and fluent vocabulary; to Helen Koepke I wish to leave my egotism to be used in boring her enemies only. I, Virginia Jean Quartier, do hereby will and bequeath to Bonehead my love for Flossie on condition that he call on her only seven nights a week. What is left I leave to Mr. Miller (including, chronic case of giggles, red hair, flaming youth, etc.) I, Alfred Jones, do hereby will and bequeath to Stella Melecosky, my quietness; to Leo Lucas I leave that terrible feeling of “stage-fright” (note: Alfred was given a part in the Senior play as a chauffeur who only came in once to deliver a lady’s handbag, but he refused flat. We have never been able to figure out whether it was the stage or the “lady’s” handbag that he feared). I. Helen Bagdonis, do hereby will and bequeath my own creation on “How to Rule the Waves” to Alpy Gainausky; my ability as a pianist I will to Leslie Hible. I, Joseph Bernotis, do hereby will and bequeath my habit of saying “this here” between every word to Helen Urevich in order to make her recitations sound longer. I, Doris McDonald, do hereby will and bequeath my unintentional funny sayings in class to Snap, providing he says them unintentionally. I, Helen Anderson, do hereby will and bequeath my gold tooth to Orville Noel, my trips to Charleston as a humorous speaker to Katie Blakeny. I, Charles Razaitis, do hereby will and bequeath my (what the girls call) cute little titter (supposed to be called a laugh) to Leo Burdzeus; my ability to use scientific methods in all of my undertakings to Mr. Tison to be used in his operating the furnace; I guarantee results. I, Gertrude Richardson, do hereby will and bequeath my freckles to “Snowball Marby”; my studiousness to Margaret Yersavich, and my slender ankles to Anna Stine. I, Dock Blakeney, do hereby will and bequeath my gum (which can be found on the west wall of the gym, six inches from the ceiling and two and seven-sixteenths inches from the north wall) to Anna Savoldi providing she replaces it when she graduates for Helen Hickman, who has second promise of it. I, Alice McDonald, do hereby will and bequeath to Mr. Neumann my “Wee bit ’o’ scotch” to be used in reading selections from Burns to next years Seniors. Page Thirty-five CLASS WILL (Continued) I. Frank Dowiatt, do hereby will and bequeath to Anna Balser my ability to lead yells; to Mr. Neuman my enunciation secret (?) ; and my build (ahem) to Charles Wilson. I. Marie Imro, do hereby will and bequeath to Mona Kelly my aching feet (hoping that it keeps her from Charlestoning so much, but I doubt it) ; to Wilbur Jessup I leave my slender figure. I, Mary Urevieh, do hereby will and bequeath to Dun Sloan my ability to type hoping that he can write his love letters with more speed and thus write more in less time. With the time he saves I sincerely hope that he will spend more thought on the love sonnets that are written for his fair ladies. I, Berneda Symanski, do hereby will and bequeah my personality to my sister Vivian; my haughtiness to Francis Miller. I, Margaret Henery, do hereby will and bequeath to Miss Cade my red hair; to Lucille C. I leave my love for the boys. I, Flossie Howard, do hereby will and bequeath all my secret beaux to Helen Hickman; to Frances Sebasky I leave my love for Bonehead. I, Jennie Maziekas, do hereby will and bequeath my soprano voice to Helen Gilkey; to Joe Ramas I leave my quietness. I, Roy Howard, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to play back-guard and keep my head level during class basketball tournament to Dun Sloan; my surplus weight 1 leave to Charlie Wilson. I, Paul Urasky do hereby will and bequeath to Smilie my melodious voice; to Andy I leave my privilege of hanging around school for five or six years. We, Mary Vacketta and Petra Morris do hereby will and bequeath our ability to get along together to Gladys Boyd and Helen Koepke in order that they get along better. I. Freddie Miller, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to pole vault to Sappo; my ability to Charleston I leave to Leo Burdzeus. I, Mildred Andrews, do hereby will and bequeath my curly hair to Alex Stanevich, my ability to think much and say little to Coach Miller. I, Homer Lete, do hereby will and bequeath to the Manual Training class my love for a “Davenport,” to Leo Burdzeus I leave my high tenor voice. I, Theresa Puskac, do hereby will and bequeath to Helen Koepke my cheerful smile; my natural ability to “boss” to Miss Emrich. I, Johanna Possolt, do hereby will and bequeath to Mr. Guin my horror of strict school mechanism; to Marjorie Buskirk I leave the privilege of writing the class will. Class Prophecy GEE! I wonder if you could imagine any thing nicer than floating over this beautiful earth on a silver cloud! It surely is nice. The trouble is that I don’t have any one to talk to. Say! I wonder what’s underneath. I believe I’ll look. Gosh! Water! I’d better be careful. I’ll take a bath in the Pacific if I don’t watch out. Say, what’s that? Islands, I do believe! The Hawiians. Look at that pretty beach. Yes, look at the girl too. Why, it’s Petra M.! She’s teaching school there for the gov’t. And there’s the prettiest ship in Uncle Sam’s Navy. See that Captain. Why it’s Alfred Jones! I always did like his figure. He’s talking to the cook. And yes, it’s Doris McDonald. And there’s John with the dish cloth in his hand. I’ll bet he’s washing dishes to pay for their honeymoon. I always knew she would marry him. If I don’t get away from this ocean, I’ll get sick. Oh there’s Japan! This surely is a pretty country. I wonder who’s here? And look at their tecaher! I’ll bet that’s Marie I. I heard she was a missionary over here. Gosh! it’s getting colder! This must be Russia, why look! All the men have their hats off. They are combing their hair, no wonder! I see now Van Dyke is teaching them the art of making spit curls. I wonder if Helen is in Russia too. Thanks cloud. Here’s sunny Italy. Listen to that music, I’ll bet that’s Helen B.. introducing the American jazz over here. And theres’ Homer doing the Charleston. Back to gav Paree. I wonder who is here? See that pretty sign. “Mile Mazeikas, Shoppe.” Well, well! She always was good at sewing. She surely can design dresses, and yet the American women think these are Parisian ideas! Such is life! Sav, what’s that coming toward me. Whew! I believe it’s going to hit nie! gosh! Well, of all the nerve, the old silly is waving at me! Why it’s Roy Howard, I guess he must be establishing the world’s recoi'd for flying. Some more islands! This is England. es there’s London. Oh look at the nice doctor. Why it’s Paul U., and there’s Frank D., he’s an undertaker. They mean business! No wonder they are here among all these people! There’s King George’s palace. And there he is! Who’s that with him? The prime minister. Freddie M.! I wonder if he takes Freddie’s serious ideas into consideration ? Over the sea again, I wonder what’s next. Oh more islands! and the South Sea Islands too. They sure are pretty. What’s all the hub dub. Oh I see! There’s Virginia and Flossie, I guess they must be introducing the wiles of the American flappers. The women will soon be running the island. Oh there’s South America, I wouldn’t be surprised as to who I found here. Listen to that roaring. Why it’s a dam in the Amazon river. It supplies power for all America. And the engineer is Charles R.! He sure did have a business head. Page Thirty-seven CLASS PROPHECY (Continued) See that city? It’s Buena Aires, and look at that school. It’s a physical training school, well, well! I wonder who supervises this school? Why Ellene Simn i, I might of known! She surely has got a fine system. Back North again. Here’s Florida. They are having a celebration here. Why they are honoring their governor and it’s Johanna. I wonder where Alfred is? Why look at that poor girl walking and it’s Margaret H. She always did walk to school when she couldn’t get a ride. She is hiking over the United States. I wonder if she gets lonesome? Oh, there’s Washington! The only way I can tell this city is by looking for the white house. I wonder who I’ll find here? There’s the Senate. Let’s peek in, why there’s Mary U. presiding over it! She surely rules the men here. And there’s the president’s secretary, Mildred A. She cer-tianly was some typist. No wonder the President hired her. Be careful, cloud, or I’ll make my debut in New York from the air. Here’s Broadway. Go slow. I’ll see all my friends here. Listen to that laughter. That show is the hit, and it’s starring Francis. She always did make every one laugh. And look here! Wall street! Look at that, “Learn how to Economize, Alice McDonald, director.” She always was good at teaching the people the economic ways of the scotch. “New York Tribune,” Editor, Gertrude R. Well, she learned all she knew from Mr. Neuman after school, I wonder if it was all newspaper talk? Leaving New York! Gee my eyes are getting bad. No it’s the Smoky city. See Joe B„ why he’s directing the largest firm here. How clever! I’ll bet Chicago is next. No, look! See that pretty farm. I must lean out. Gee! I nearly fell off, but my curiosity is settled. It’s our son of the soil “Dock.” He sure is some farmer. Be careful of these sky scrappers, cloud, I don’t want you to be punctured. A lot of girls! In a large building. What can this mean? Why it’s Helen Anderson teaching girls the way to a man’s heart through his stomach. How clever! “Ladies’ Clothes a Specialty.” Gee whiz! Berneda couldn’t stop with buying out Meis Bros., she had to buy out Sears and Roebuck. And there’s Mary V. She’s a great beauty specialist. It’s about time she gave up the secrets to her charms. Theresa is the only one left. I wonder where I will find her. Ah, there she is telling Leonard good-bye. Look! Twins! Well, well. Gee, cloud, how can I thank you for your kindness? Say, cloud, what’s the matter, got a puncture? • I do believe I’m going to fall! Good-bye, old classmates, one and all! And like a star, in my memory you’ll always shine as classmates of twenty-six and dear old pals of mine! —Virginia Quartier, ’26. -G3S JAHUS From I he Judgement Book Name By-Word” favorite Song Occupation Shrook...“Hie” “Show Me the Way to Go Bootlegger Home” Paul I’m off of girls “Wine, W'omen and Song”Undertaker Flossie..Holy jumping “Hard Hearted Hannah” Flapper jehosphate Virginia...So’s your wild “That Red Head Gal” Vamp oats Alice.... My stars “My Bonnie Lassie” Saving money Gertrude..My gosh “Down On the Farm” Milk maid Helen A. Heavens “Lazy” Stage hand Marie.....Shucks “I’m Gonna Charleston” Dancing Theresa...Golly “Brown Eyes” Cooking Ellen.....Silly “Rosary” Singing Mary U... Gee “Nine 0‘Clock Sal” Pres. Sec’y Mary V....Listen “Five Foot Two” Maid Jennie.....My land “0 Sole Mio” Seamstress Petra......Say kid “Let Me Call You Sweet-Reducing heart” Helen B...Sweep child “Sleep Baby, Sleep” Window shopper Frances...Ya “I Never Knew” Sight seer Mildred...So’s your Aunt “Just a Little Bit Blue” Keeping quiet Emma Berneda...Yes, No “Humoresque” Clerk Joe........I don’t know “Old Black Joe” Reading Charles R..How goes she “I’m for Ever Blowing Architect fella Bubbles” Homer.....Heck no “Too Many Parties” Taxi driver Alfred....Mavbe ‘“W’here the River Shannon Swimming Flows” Margaret..Huh “Flaming Mamie” Dyeing hair Tony......Is that nice “I Miss My Swiss” Gatekeeper at Kankakee Roy.......Hey “I Wish I Had a Gal” Traveling Sales- man Doris.....Yes, sir “My Irish Rose” Domestic Science Johanna...Say “Tie Me To Your Apron Alfred’s wife Strings” Fred......Honey “Running Wild” Director of Bath- ing Beauties Class ’26_Did I pass “Till We Meet Again” Fooling Teachers ±1 Paje Thirty-nine JUNIORS First Row—Oapski, Sloan. Kautkis, Krivisky, Kelly. Second Row—Henderson, Blakney, l’acieckiewicz. Brooks, McArdle. Junior Class History Il E, the Junior Class of ’27, entered high school in the fall of 1923 and were 59 strong. Every one was willing to work and started in to accomplish something. But alas! By spring we found that many had perished by the roadside that leads to better conditions and success. When we began our high school career, we wisely elected for our president Leo Lucas, Lucy Rauktis for our vice-president, and Camille Specia for our secretray and treasurer. As a freshman class we sent out ten men for football and under Mr. Sutherd’s coaching one made his letter. At the beginning of the second semester there were nineteen new freshmen that joined us, making the freshman class about one-half the entire student body. The class was well represented in the orchestra, operetta, literary programs, etc. After passing the first milestone of our high school journey, we were disappointed to find that only 29 had passed the freshman tests. But nevertheless, the ones that came back had their heads set to win. Leo Lucas, having served his office well the previous year, was re-elected president. For vice-president we elected Anna Mazilausky and George Krivisky for secretary and treasurer. About ten men went out to represent their class on the gridiron. Out of this number five made the first team. In basketball three men made the squad. Several members of First Kow—Notar, Walters. Mitchell. Hamas, Yersavich. Second Kow—Jessup. Savoldi. Myers. I'revich, I'porsky. Junior Class History (Continued) the class did well as reporters of the “Westville High.” Owen McArdle, filling the requirements, was chosen to represent the class for the new organization in our school known as the Student Council. The Sophomore Class was represented in nearly all activities of the school. The following year, those who were still determined to win, came back to resume their work at high school. At the beginning of the term we elected for our officers: Anna Savoldi, president; George Krivisky, vice-president, and John Walters, treasurer. This year Carroll Henderson, filling the qualification of a Student Council member, was elected to represent the Junior Class. We feel that we should be of a class that can produce eight men for first squad in football. Not only that but the Juniors play an important role in every part of W. T. H. S. Three members out of four are on the Athletic Board of Control. Eight Juniors are on the newspaper staff. The Juniors produced a play, “It Happened in June,” which proved to be a great success. We hope to see every one of the present class at the High School next September when the doors open to finish and produce the best class Westville has ever seen. —Owen McArdle, ’27. Page Forty-three First Row—Buskirk, Neverdousky, Aleknas, Mazeikas, Burdzeus. Second Row—Baleikas, (iorz, Kaiser, I’assis, Meinart. Mid-Year Junior Class History 1I¥7'E, the Mid-year Junior Class of ’27 entered the halls of knowledge in the month of January, 1924, with a determination to follow the road of success. We returned from year to year and surviving the hardships that every high school affords, we have finally overtaken the older Juniors—that is the ones who started in September. In spite of the discouragements and hardships that come with the work to get the necessary knowledge, we have come out on top. This is shown by the many students of this class who have been on the honor roll during the year. Material for all activities such as athletics, plays, etc., may be found among the talented of the Junior Class. Among those who deserve mention for their activity is Anna Balser for two years an enthusiastic yell leader. SOPHOMORES First Ko'v—Yuhas, Baliskas, Neverdasky, Mazeikas, Gorz, Hlass, Vendelsky, Melecasky, Byron, Lesko, Czapski, Boyd, Hickman. Second Row—Pocuis, Gilkey, Itedulis, Tuvada, Kelly, Stuginskis, Meliski, Sofoloski. Gopshus, Koepke. Bals r. Sedlack, ('hristensan, Kadausky, Aleknas. Yanauskas. Third Row—Pettigrew, Gains, Mitchell, Garzulis, Symanski. Perona, Galiouski, Carp, Rajavich, Mienart, Elliot, Cowles, Herman, Burdzuis, Moyer. Sophomore Class History THE Class of ’28 is known as the most versatile class in school, having exceptional talent in music, dramatics, athletics, declamation, and social activities. At our first class meeting with Anna Balser acting as moderator we elected John Vendelsky, president; George Mienart, vice-president, and Marjorie Buskirk, secretary and treasurer. Our number has now reached the high mark of sixty, since three new valuable members, Helen Gilkey of Ridgefarm, Helen Czapski and Andrew Symanski, both of Hegeler, have entered. The Sophomores having made such a good showing in their first two years of school will most probably end their High School life known as a “Class That Did Things.” —Helen Hickman, ’28. FRESHMEN First Row—Urban, Morris, Bayles. Pardise. Dentrour, Karlitis, Kenausky, U'ravick, Dar-zinikas, Pictford, Herman, McArdle, Misunas. Second Row—Shaffer, Ferpotto, Morris I,ary, Simroski, Gerchalk, Nausid. Mazilauskv, Holcomb, Slazas, Gerrib, Yesunas, Antonitis, Balakis, IteBarba, Aim, Pocuis, Carp, Mackovic, Drabant, Stanis. Third Row—Maliskas. Rauktis, Vanl.anken, Symanski, Miller, Schbuski, Ark, Smith, Sahasky, Hill, Smith, Kventinkas, Johnson. Kyger, Morris. Fourth Row—Hughes, Razavich, Sharkey, Wilson, Lucas, Mitchell, Riley, Mackievicz, Miller, Lutchkas, Larson. Kventinskas, Zavestausky, Lukenhill, Osborn, Kelly, Yocis. Benedict, Johnson, Burdzeus. Freshman Class History ,the Freshmen, green and proud, entered Westville High School full of ambition and wonderful dreams of the future. After a few days of school a meeting was called and we elected the following officers: President.......................Dan Kventinskas Vice-President.............................Mary Mackovic Secretary and Treasurer.................Charles Bendict Class Advisor......................Miss Emrich Early in November we gave our first party, which was a “kid” affair. Later on, during the second semester, we gave our second party and invited the mid-years. These two parties could not be called a great success due to our greenness and lack of experience. We did very nicely in Athletics, although we did not star. Charles Top Row—C. Balsamello, Crew, Lattuada, Sydes, Sungail, Krainock, Slazas, Message, Barr, Maziekas, Revello, Evans, Kolesko, Gudalausky. Quarles. Second Row—Andrews, Spries, Mazutas, Vilk, Savon, Waxtll, Savage, llamas, Merghetti, Maross, Vandevoir, Survilla. Maziekas. Rucker, Slazas. Goupshas. Moybry. Third Row—Gongaur, Vilk. I'nderwood, Chibotti, I’erona. McDonald, Moyer, Yesunas, Allen. Toko, Movorous, Oldoni. Survillo, Alleunas. Mocvich. Mid - Y ea r F res hmen Razavich was the only one of our bovs to receive a “W” in football, while John Sharkev and Tony Lutchka were on the squad. Albert Miller was on the basketball team. The boys and girls had their basketball teams as usual, the boys coming second in the Inter-class tournament. For Freshmen this year has not been a failure, for our grades were fairly good while the honor roll and exemption list carried a good number of our class. And we all hope to be together again next year at the start of our second year in High School. About forty Freshmen entered High School January eighteenth, 1926. Although they resembled the Emerald in color and acted very shy, they soon fe t at home and were adopted into our great family of students. Not yet having a chance to show their ability to do things, much can not be said about these new orphans except, that they are very lively and will perhaps some day resemble the diamond, bright and shiny, and “leave foot-prints on the sand of time.” —Emma Ferpotto. SNOrjLVZINVD lO Front Row—I’rasky. Herman, Urevich, Syzmanski, Redulis, Tuvada, Possolt, Gilky, Bagdonis, Yasaitis, Czapski, Melecosky, Lesko. Milewsky, Allen. Second Row—Pettigrew, Jessup, Krivisky, Notar, Yerasavich. Sloan, Henry, Hickman, Boyd, Bernard. Gophsus, Aleknas, Quartier, Anderson. McDonald. Richardson, Koepke. Sedlak, Imro, Simroski, Kelly, Rauktis, Mitchell, Urevich, Appanaitis, Jaworski. Third Row—Carp, Ramas, Uporsky, Walters, Henderson. Pacuikiewiez, Myers. Meinart, Mitchell. Howard, Gardzulis, Vanauskas, Moyer. Burdzeus, Miller, Cowles. I. B. I. HISTORY THE I. B. I. Literary Society, organized in 1921, have long taken the lead in Westville High. For the past two years they have won in the annual contest. Their reward was the possession of a silver cup and the privilege of having their name engraved on it. To win this cup, the society had to win in the contest two of three years. This society has always had several talented members, who have worked hard to keep the reputation which the Ink Bottle Imps have attained. Their success is due to their own efforts and the hard work and helpful advice of their advisors. JAN US Fl In the latter part of September, the I. B. I.’s held their first meeting and elected their officers as follows: President.......................Walter Jaworski Vice-President...................Helen Bagdonis Sec’y-Treas..........Andrew Appanaitis Advisors...Mr. Neuman and Mr. Alison These officers have put forth their best efforts to help the society and it has much to thank them for. The first program of the society was presented October 30 and was as follows: Quartet—Pierrettes....Helen Bagdonis and Gladys Boyd Pierrots....Johanna Possolt and Mary Urevich This was accompanied by a dainty little dance. Humorous Reading, “Dot Entertains”. Frances Yasaitis “Just a Sailor’s Sweetheart.” “If I Had a Girl Like You”............Andy Appanaitis (Accompanied on the piano by Miss Mason and by Johanna Possolt on the uke). Hungarian Rhapsody......Lucy Rauktis, Helen Bagdonis Sauce for the Goslings—Play. This delightful and unusual program was quite deserving of the praise which the participants and the society as a whole received. This society will compete in the inter-literary meet to be held at West-ville Township High School on April 9th. This meet will consist of Declamation, Oration, Humorous, and piano solos. It is hoped that the members entered in the various events will work hard to defeat the other societies and thus retain the cup for the third consecutive year. Mr. Neumann and Mr. Alison succeeded Miss Dependahl as advisors and have shown themselves well fitted for their positions. They have given their time to the work of training the participants in the programs and in the contest. The I. B. I. Literary Society has been honored by the membership of several of the present Seniors and it will be with the deepest regret that these members will leave this society. —Gertrude Richardson, ’26. Page Fifty-three Front Row—Rumaik, Rakausky, I. Kelly, Blass, Vacketta, Ra .aitis, I’uskac, McDonald, Mazeikas, Gcrz, Aleknas, Stulginski. Second Row—Noel, Gailus, Galinausky, Razavich, Szymanski, Baleikas, Dowiatt, Morris. Buskirk, Mazeikas, Christenson, Howard, Brooks, Blakeney, Mazilausky, Lucas, Golcynsky, I'oucis, Yuhas. Third Row—I’erona, Elliott. Jones. Andrulis, Blakeney, Lcte, I'porsky, Vanauskas, Hible, Mitchell, Bernotas, McArdle, Vendelsky, Stanevich. Philomathean Literary Society fTIHE Philomathean Literary Society was organized under the super-vision of Mr. File in 1921. The purpose of forming this new organization was to give the students of W. T. H. S. a much needed training in literary work. The Philomathean Literary Society held its first meeting of 1926 school year the latter part of the first six weeks. At the meeting the following officers were elected: President.......................Charles Razaitis Secretary and Treasurer............Mary Vacketta The pupils, with the aid of the advisors, appointed a program committee. It consisted of the following: Leo Lucas and Theresa Puskac. The Philo’s were the first to give their program this year. It was through the help of the advisors, Miss Cade and Miss Jackson, that the Philo’s were able to put on such wonderful entertainments. The first program was the hit of the year. It was given as a broad- Poge Fifty-four casting station. Station W. T. H. S., broadcasting from Westville, Illinois, gave the following program : Piano Solo..........................Stella Rakausky Humorous Reading.................... Katie Blakeney Debate—Resolved, that cross word puzzles are educational—Negative, Josephine Blass; Affirmative, Theresa Puskac. “By the Light of the Stars,” “Just a Little Drink”.. ..............................Bootleggers Quartet The play, “Spreading the News,” was the last number and the whole cast showed their splendid ability and honored the coaching of the advisors, Miss Cade and Miss Jackson. The last program of the year was given just before Christmas. It consisted of readings, Christmas stories, Christmas songs and a play entitled “Christmas Heroine.” The cast showed much talent in entertaining the student body so well. The students showed their appreciation by encoring them many times. The purpose of these programs are to furnish entertainment for the pupils of the school and to give experience in performing before an audience. Each pupil of the society is given a chance to appear in at least one of the programs. If he shows much ability he may be given a chance to appear many times. This year the society has few members, but we hope to be able to put on good plays and be able to walk away from all the contestants in the Inter-Society contest which is to be held the latter part of school year. —Mary Vacketta, ’26. Page Fifty-five rir� l Row—Urban. Morrin. Barlea. 1'ardisr. Drnlrour. Karlitia. Kanau.ky. llravick, Darxinikaa, Pictford, Herman. McArdle. Minunas. Second How—Shaffer. Ferpotto. Morn . Lory. Simroxki. Gerrhalk, Naufid. Ma ilauxky. Holcomb. Slaaaa. Gerrih. Yoaunas. Antoniti . Balakia. Deltarha. Aim. Poriua. Caro, Mackovic. Drahant. SUnia. Third Raw—Maliakaa. Kauktiw. Van Lanken. Symanaki, Miller. Schbunki. Ark. Smith. Sabaaky. Hill. Smith. Kventiukan, Johnaon. Kyirer. Morria. Fourth Row—Hughes. Rauvich. Sharkey. Wilson, Lucaa. Mitchell. Riley. Mackievis. Miller. Lutchkax. Laraon. Kventinakaa. Zaveatauaky. Lukenbill, Oaborn. Kelly, Yocia. Hendiet. Johnaon. Hurdzeua. I he Emerald Literary Society UNTIL the year 1925-26 the W. T. H. S. knew only two literary societies —the Philo’s and the I. B. I.’s. But this year it was decided that there should be a third society which was to consist of the freshmen only since this class was so large. The society was formed at the beginning of the school year and the following officers elected: President..............................Steve Yocius Vice-President.......................Emma Ferpotto Secretary-Treasurer............... Leta Van Lanken At first the society met and carried on all its functions without having a name. The student council met in November and after much debating decided to name the new society the Emerald’s literary society since it has been a long adopted custom to refer to the Freshies as “green.” However, the members of this society have worked hard and produced good programs in order to live down this name. The advisors were Miss Knoblock and Mr. Thomas. They were new teachers at W. T. H. S. this year and they worked hard to make the programs a success. The first play entitled “The Family Album” was given after a week’s practice and was combined with an armistice program. The album consisted of an old picture frame in which the students impersonated people of years ago in dress and appearance. Various members of the society rendered songs of a patriotic nature. The last program of the year was given February 12th. It consisted of a play entitled “First Days of School.” The scene was laid in an old fashioned school house in the country with an old maid school teacher at the desk. Much laughter was produced by the mothers bringing their darling sons and daughters to school for the first time. Music was furnished by six Emerald boys and Beulah Johnson played a piano solo. The Emerald society will be represented in the literary contest by Frances Miller, declamation; Bernice Andrews in oratory and Marvin Herman in Piano Solo. We do not expect these people to all cop first places for they are handicapped by being placed against upper classmen. Nevertheless, our society will be represented in these events and we hope to make a good showing. After the inter-literary society contests are over the Emerald society will have enjoyed a successful first year and we will lay down the burden of carrying it on to the next year’s Freshmen class. —Leta Van Lanken. Page Fifty-seven Top Row—Ramas, Yanauskas. Slanavich, Thomas, Krivisky, Razaitis, A. Symanski, McArdle, Dowiatt. Second Row—I'ravich, B. Symanski, Koepke, ((uartier. Bottom Row—Hickman, Tuvada, Boyd. SCIENCE CLUB FOR the first time in the history of W. T. H. S. a science club has been organized. Mr. Thomas, the organizer of this new undertaking, is sponsoring the club, and the members are the students who are taking either General Science. Physics, Chemistry or Biology. To be eligible to the club, a student must have a grade of C— or better; a chemistry student must be able to work out a number of unknown salts; a biology student must collect a definite number of species of insects. The president of the club is George Kriviskv; the vice-president, Owen McArdle; and the position of secretary and treasurer fell to Alfred Jones. The members who show the keenest interest and most wilful work are presented with pins and consequently members try to out-work each other. The pins are Sterling Silver in the shape of skull and cross-bones. The meetings which are held twice a month, are so arranged that they will not interfere with any other outside activities. They are both interesting and educative. Talks are given by the students and occasionally by Mr. Thomas, professor of all science classes. After the meetings a social hour is enjoyed by all present. Refreshments are served and every one goes home feeling that the evening was well spent. —Helen Hickman, ’28. Top How—Razaitis, Czapski, Sharkey, Vendelskey. Hot torn Row—Savoldi, K vent inskas, I’uskac, Henderson. Student Council A T the first class meetings of the year, when the class officers were elected, the student council members were also elected. The president of the class automatically becomes a member and each class is allowed one member except the senior class who is allowed to have two members. There are certain qualifications which are required of the council members. Some of these are character, scholarship, leadership, and a certain amount of prestige. The members are Seniors: Charles Razaitis, President; Theresa Puskac and Gertrude Richardson. Ray Mitchell found it necessary to leave school due to financial difficulties and Gertrude Richardson was elected to fill the vacancy. Juniors: Anna Savoldi, President, and Carroll Henderson. Sophomores: John Vendelsky, President, and Helen Czpaski. Freshmen: Dan Kventinkas, President, and John Sharkey. Chairman, Principal Guin. At the first meeting Charles Razaitis was elected President and Carroll Page Fifty-nine STUDENT COUNCIL (Continued) Henderson, Secretary. At first, meetings were held in the Manual Training room every second Wednesday of the month during the third period; but during the second semester it was changed to the eighth period, and held in the library. The purpose of having a Student Council is to improve the school in every possible way. Members from the Student Council visit other schools and bring back reports. These reports, if useful to us, are discussed and tried in the school. The Student Council is back of every event. They organized “The Athletic Board of Control” which is to manage all the football and basketball games. They also manage the two big all school parties, the Hal-towe’en party and St. Patrick’s party. These along with the carnival are the big events of the social part of the school which are backed by the student council. The Student Council also takes charge of the Friday morning programs. Entertainers and speakers from out of town are obtained. Among the best Friday morning assembly programs was the entertainment given by Dr. Bronson from Hawaii. The Student Council tries in every way to better the school and correct its faults. It has proven to be very helpful and enthusiastic body and we hope that it will continue to exist in the future. Top Row—Anderson. Koepke, Ra .aitis, Tuvada. Second Row—Hudson, Rucker, I'ravich. Bottom Row—Delaney, I’uskac, l.ucas, Simon, Somers, Stevens. OWLS ' rpHE OWLS” is Westville High’s first and only honorary society. Many students in school have done excellent work for the school and in years to come people will only know that they have graduated from W. T. H. S., they never will know whether he has done anvthing else other than carried his four subjects and they do not know whether or not he has carried them well unless they look up his record which no person is likely to do. Many students have worked as energetically and willingly as our famous football stars who receive much praise and glory from both the students and townspeople, while our students who have worked in school have never received any praise or encouragement, only occasional com- � ments from fellow students and faculty. So to compensate those who work to make our school one to be proud of the student council of ’25 organized “The Owl Society” to leave the names of those worthy students always in the minds of those who come after them and to stimulate those who have the ability to work but lack the ambition. To be sure, there are anv number of workers in school and it is really - £ Z 19 JANUS OWLS (Continued) hard to pick out ten per cent of the student body who are more deserving of honor than all the rest, however, with careful study that student council pick six per cent of the “Owls” in December and the faculty choose the rest in April. The Owls are entertained each semester at a “get-together” luncheon by the student council. The luncheon that was given the first semester, soon after the Owls had been selected was a very pretty event, being served by the domestic science class. It was an informal affair and only Owl members with Mr. Guin and Rev. Guild as guests were present. Charles Razaitis acted as chairman and Johanna Possolt gave a society speech on “The good of the Owls in School,” and Rev. Guild spoke on “Ambition.” To give compensation for work done in school is not all the Owl society hopes to do. In the future, when the society has enlarged enough, the members hope to have some real social events to go down in their history. This, however, will be another stimulant, for the students to make the society. Also, after the society is enlarged, they hope to do some real work for the school, and since they will be working in a body they will most probably be able to achieve their highest ambitions. T - -JANUS First Row—Krivisky. Possolt, Vanauskas, Urevich, I,ete. Second Row—Richardson, Stanevich, Puskac, Ra aitis, Anderson, Jessup. ANNUAL STAFF 1 liHE STAFF of the 1926 Janus consisted of twelve of the most industri-ous students in the Senior class and two members of the Junior class. One of these Junior members, George Krivisky, is to be next year’s annual editor, so he helped in putting out this year’s book in order to know how to publish one next year. The other Junior member, Wilbur Jessup made the staff this year due to his great talent in art. The members of the art staff worked hard early in the year and completed all the art work at an early date. Then the literary editors and “ad getters” got busy and soon had their end of the work completed. Each member put forth his best efforts and deserves credit for doing his share of the work. The Staff is as follows: Johanna Possolt, editor-in-chief; George Kri- visky, assistant editor; Gertrude Richardson, business manager; Helen Anderson, literary editor; Virginia Quartier, assistant literary editor; Tony Vanauskas, sport editor; Theresa Puskac, calendar; Wilbur Jessup and Alex Stanivich, art editors; Walter Jaworski, Homer Lete and Andrew Appanaitis, ads; Mary Urevich, typist; Mr. Thomas, Faculty Adv. 2T T j Pa ye Sixty-three NEWSPAPER STAFF First Row—I’uskac, Krivisky, Busk irk, Sloan. Savoldi. Razaitis. Second Row—Rtdulis. Walters, Tuvada, J. Vanauska-, Simroski. Uporsky. Third Row—Richardson. Hickman, I’ossolt, I’revich, Symanski, Mazeikas. WESTVILLE HIGH JUST four years ago, in the fall of 1922, the first Westville High was issued. Previous to this the school news had been recorded and read at the Society programs. Mr. C. Sutherd, former Coach, supplied the enthusiasm and advice which resulted in the appearance of a printed paper, the Westville High. The paper was the sole property of the Junior class of that year, the Class of ’23. To Mr. Sutherd and the Class of ’23 belongs the honor of creating one of the most promising newspapers in the vicinity. During the next year. Miss Dependahl took Mr. Sutherd’s place as adviser. The size of the paper was increased from 8x12 to 15x11 and the paper became enlarged and was more and more newsy. Many changes were made until the paper outranked any in the immediate neighborhood. Until 1925 the paper was strictly a Junior affair. But last year it was decided to put it into the hands of the school as a whole. This gives the under classmen a chance to learn the business before they become the head of the staff. The editor-in-chief, associate editor, business manager and circulation manager must come from the Senior class. The news editor, sport editor and assistant business manager must come from the Junior class. Reporters are selected to represent all four classes. During the Page Sixty-five WESTVILLE HIGH (Continued) last year another important change was made. The Westville High became a bi-weekly instead of a monthly paper. At the beginning of this year the present staff was chosen and Mr. Neuman took the place of Miss Dependahl. He has certainly proved himself capable of handling the job. Mr. Neuman has had much experience in newspaper work and he has helped the staff and worked hard to better the paper. Many new features are due to Mr. Neuman’s originality. One of the big changes, the improvement which the staff has been working on all year, is the appearance of the paper. Under Mr. Neuman’s experienced hand, the paper has obtained a better balance. Although this does not mean much to most of you, it counts a great deal in the newspaper world. The headlines must all be in a certain place. All this takes time and work. As usual, the Westville High was entered in the Illinois State Newspaper Conference held at Champaign annually. It received second place in Class V. This is indeed an honor but a deserved one. Since the paper has improved greatly and it is hoped that the present staff and the ’26-’27 staff will make still better changes, so our paper will receive a higher rating next year. The business men of the town have given us financial backing by taking advertising space and the paper has many promising staff-members to help it along. We hope to see it head the list of high-school papers. WESTVILLE HIGH STAFF Editorial Staff Editor-in-Chief................................Gertrude Richardson Associate Editor..................................... Anna Savoldi News Editor................................................Marjorie Buskirk Sport Editor.................................................George Krivisky Business Staff Business Manager............................................Charles Razaitis Circulation Manager...................... Berneda Symanski Advertising Manager.........................................Johanna Possolt Typists...............................Mary Urevich, Jennie Mazekas Reporters News Reporters........................Joe Vanauskas, Anna Tuvada Sport Reporters.......................William Uporsky. John Walters Dun for Fun....................................Joseph (Dun) Sloan Helen Fer Tellin..............................................Helen Hickman Exchange.........................................Josephine Redulis Feature Writers.......................Thersa Puskac, Ellen Simroski CAPT. JAWORSKI FOOTBALL Page Sixty-nine Foot-Ball Season 1925-1926 COACH MILLER came to Westville early in the fall as Athletic Coach of Westville High. Under his leadership Westville High, playing some of the best teams in Illinois, enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in years. The schedule Westville played was the hardest ever attempted by any team in this part of the state. Miller was fortunate in having ten letter men back and from these he molded the team into shape. The great achievement of the season was the victory over Pana, one of the heaviest and best teams in Southern Illinois. Other high spots were victories over Robinson and Hoopeston. two of Westville’s bitterest rivals. Westville, 19; Marshall, 0 Westville, in her first game of the year, was forced to play Marshall, one of the leading contestants for the Wabash Valley championship. The team got along nicely in this game, and surprised many of its followers Top Row—Herman. Symanski, J. Vanauskas, Jones. Kurdzeus, I.utcka, Mover, Sharkev, Miller. Second Row—Romas. Sloan. Henderson. Mitchell, C. Razavich, Jessup, Blakeney, I’acieckiewicz, Krivisky. M. I'porski, F. Razavich. Coach Miller. Front Row—Golcvnski, I.ucas. Meyers, Andrulis, Appanaitis, Capt. Jaworski, Razaitis, Elliot. T. Vanauskas, Walters, W. I'porski. 7 Page Seventy by its walk away from Marshall. In this game the team showed that if any championships were to be considered, Westville was not to be left out. The game was played away from home. Appan-aitis, Elliott and Golcynski starred in the fray for Westville. Westville, 20; Kentland (Ind.), 6 Westville, unable to get any Illinois team, was forced to book Kentland, one of the best teams in Northern Indiana. Kentland came down expecting to give Westville her first defeat in three years. However, Westville playing its usual brand of football was able to secure the victory, only after a hard struggle. Kentland was the only team to score on Westville during the past season; their score coming in the last few seconds of play. Walters, Jaw’orski, Appanaitis and Elliott were the best bets for Westville. Westville, 19; Robinson, 0 ram as. ManaKer Westville went to Robinson on October 10th for the big game of the year. Practically the entire population of Westville took the trip with the team. Robinson in eight years had lost but one game on their home-grounds and were seeking revenge for the 34-21 defeat they had suffered the previous year. The game was replete with thrills and excitement. In Top How—Meyers, Andrulis, Dowialt. Third Row—I'porsky, Lucas, Moyer, Golcynski. Second Row—Henderson, Walters, Razavich, Sloan. Jaworski. Bottom Row—Vanauskas, Razaitis, Elliot, Blakeney, Appanaitis, Jessup. Pays Serenty-one Meyers, Jessup, Elliot, Razavich, (Jolcynski the first quarter Westville threatened several times, but not until late in the second quarter were they able to score. The half ended 6-0. Robinson came back strong the second half but Westville withstood their attack and were able to score two more touch-downs in the last quarter. There were no individual stars in the game for the entire team worked as one man. Westville, 0; Arthur, 0 Westville, gaining almost at will on the Arthur eleven were unable to score and had to be satisfied with 0-0 tie. Westville entered into the game cockey and over-confident, expecting Arthur to be easy. However, they were sadly disappointed and although the Arthur team did have a good defense Westville should have scored several times. The game, however, woke the team up to the fact that there were other good teams in the world. Westville, 22; Milford, 0 Milford hearing that Westville was on a slump had prepared to give 3E JANUS Henderson. Blakeney, ( apt. Jaworski, Appanaitis, I porski Westville its first defeat. The game was played at Milford on a Friday because of the Illinois Homecoming the following day. Although Milford tried hard to win they were simply out-classed and Westville won their fourth victory of the year. In this game Walters, Appanaitis and Jaworski performed stellar roles. Westville, 13; Hoopeston, 0 Hoopeston with its best team in years came to WTestville on November 7 with expectations of stopping Westville’s victorious march. For years rivalry between the two teams has been keen; Hoopeston not having registered a win over Wrestville for the past seven years, were keyed to the highest pitch. One of the largest crowds of the season attended the game. The first half proved to be scoreless with Westville having constant possession of the ball and threatening often to score but each time bad break or penalty prevented any markers. The first part of the second half was a repetition of the other two quarters, but late in the third quarter Westville finally made a touch-down by consistent work. Westville again Haye Seventy-three A Sloan, Walters, Vanauskas, Mitchell, Andrulis scored in the last quarter when Appanaitis, all-star selection, plunged over for a touch-down. Hoopeston in the last few minutes of play had the ball on Westville’s one and a half inch line with four downs to go but were unable to put it over, due to Westville’s formiable defense. Appanaitis, Elliott, Jaworski, Walters, and Van Dyke starred in the tussle for Westville. Westville, 43; Watseka, 0 Playing in a veritable sea of mud Westville had but little trouble in downing the plucky Watseka team, on the home field. The outcome of the game was never in doubt from the first whistle and Westville literally swam for touch-downs. Six of Westville’s points came as a result of safeties made by Watseka when they were in their own territory. The game itself was witnessed by the smallest crowd in years, due to the inclement weather. Westville, 0; Sidell, 0 Playing in a sea of mud Westville hit another would-be set-up and Kazaitis. Lucas. Razavich, Sharkey, VanauFkas displaying the most rugged football of the year were held to a 0-0 tie by the strong Sidell team. The game was witnessed by a large crowd of fans from both of the towns, and was filled with thrills. Both teams threatened to score often and only rallies from the other team prevented touch-downs. Westville had no outstanding stars in the game, for it seemed as though, one played as ragged as the other. Westville, 3; Pana, 0 In the best game for years, Westville, rated as the under-dogs trimed Pana 3-0. Pana, one of the best teams in Illinois, coached bv Peterson, who had handled Westville Athletics the preceeding year, was anxious to meet Westville. The Westville eleven for the first time during the year worked together as one unit. In each play there were eleven men all putting out their best efforts to win. The game was evenly fought until the last half when Westville, coming back strong, swept the much heavier Pana crew off its feet and scored a field goal. Captain Jaworski, Appani- Page Seventy-five tis, T. Vanauskas. Razaitis and Blakeney played their last game for West-ville High. Seventeen men made letters this year in football, numbered among them were five Seniors. Captain Jaworski, who held down the position of left end; Appanaitis, all-state selection as guard, who played fullback, was the terror of the opposing teams. “Van Dyke’’ Vanauskas played left half and did most of the plunging. Razaitis held down right guard while Blakeney was a sub for both the line and the back-field. The other men making letters were Captain-elect Myers, Andrulis, Lucas, Jessup, Mitchell, Henderson, Uporsky, Elliott, Golcynski, Sloan and C. Razavich. Some of the subs on the team were: F. Razavich, J. Vanauskas, J. Moyer, M. Uporsky, Sharkey, Lutchas, Shannon, F. Miller, Krivisky, Symanski, Paciukiewicz, and Herman. These men will make valuable material for next year. Much of the team’s success was due to the splendid backing of the fans who turned out in great numbers to see the team in action. Credit must also be given to the cheer-leaders, Johanna Possolt, Anna Balser, Alex Stanevich and Frank Dowiatt. ( apt. Yanauskas BASKETBALL BASKETBALL WESTVILLE with six letter men back and with Coach Mifier at the helm, experienced one of the most successful seasons in years. From a total of 24 games played West-ville won 17 and lost 7. The team often showed flashes of championship form and at other times looked a third rater. Westville seemed to put up its strongest fight against the powerful teams while whenever it met a comparatively weak team it would show poor form. The second team playing six games won every one on its schedule and will probably be fighting for regular positions next year. The squad loses but two men, Captain Vanauskas, an allcounty selection, and Charles Razaitis, one of the main stars of the team. Westville, 26; Oakwood 13 Westville showing splendid early season form were able to down Oak-wood after having had only a few nights practice. The game was slow although interesting with Westville showing promise of developing. Westville, 19; Hoopeston, 33 Westville held Hoopeston to a stand still in the first half but a sudden scoring rally on Hoopeston’s part put them ahead at the beginning of the second half and they never headed. In a return game at Hoopeston, West- Top Row—Moyer Mgr., Krainock. Bernotas, Coach Miller. Second Row—C. Razavich, Symanski, Miller, Barr, J. Vanauskas. Front Row—Walters, Henderson, I'porsky, Capt. T. Vanauskas, Razaitis, F. Razavich. 19 ville was unable to get started on the small floor and Hoopeston again won. This time the score was 38-20. Robinson Tournament In the first game of the tournament Westville clashed with Robinson. Robinson secured an early lead of 7-0 at the quarter and were leading at half-time 13-8. Westville at the end of the quarter was still behind 16-12 but a spurt in the final quarter won the game 22-21. In the next round, however, Oblong wras able to beat Westville by a score of 25-22. Westville was unable to get started in the early part of the game and at one time were behind 20-8. Westville, 22; Georgetown, 6 For the first time in three years Westville met her old athletic rival, Georgetown, on Georgetown’s floor. The game was hard fought and was viewed by a fairly large crowd. Westville got off- to a poor start, being behind 4-2 at the quarter. But the final three quarters was all Westville. In a return game Westville won again 21-17. FIRST PLACE County Tournament In the first round Westville easily eliminated Armstrong 28-10. In the second round Westville advanced to the semi-finals bv beating Fairmount 29-20. Westville met East Lynn in the second round and was beaten 22-12 Top Row—Coach Miller. Second Row—Lete, Jaworski, Appanaitis, Razaitis. Front Row—Walters. Henderson, Capt. Vanauskas, Razavich. I'porski. Page Seventy-nine only after a fierce struggle in which Westville completely outplayed East Lynn at times but were unsuccessful in making the shots count while East Lynn made good nearly all their chances. In the battle for third place Gatlin beat Westville 18-17 after Westville had staged a come-back, trailing Catlin 16-5 at the half. Westville eliminated Sidell 23-21 in the first round only after a hard struggle, and were then forced to meet Danville. The game between Westville and Danville proved to be a history-making affair; Westville set a pace in the first half that was hard to equal. At the quarter Westville playing as they had seldom done before trampled Danville under-foot and piled up 8 points to their 1. However, in the second quarter Danville was able to gain two baskets while Westville failed to score. At half time Westville being ahead 8-5. Westville weakened noticeably in the third quarter and allowed Danville to tie the score at 10 all. In the last few minutes of play Westville cracked completely and Danville won 19-10. Not a bit disheartened by their defeat at the District Tournament Westville journeyed to Sidell and won their tournament. Westville had but little trouble in winning the first game from Oakwood 20-7. Westville won the right to play in the finals against Catlin by winning from Fair-mount 26-16 in the semi-finals. Westville won from Catlin 17-15 after one of the fiercest battles ever seen in this section. Westville’s winning points coming in the last seconds of play. The highly touted Chrisman crew from Edgar county fell an easy prey to the smooth working Westville machine, in the first game between the two teams, however, in the second game which was held at Chrisman Westville had to be satisfied with the shorter end of 15-14 score. Other games of the year were: District Tournament Sidell Invitational Tournament Westville, 31; Chrisman, 17 Westville 54 Ridgefarm 10 Westville 31 Henning 19 Westville 26 Sidell 24 Westville 43 Sidell 27 Westville 22 Alvin 15 T earn Forward—U porsky Forward—F. Razavich Center—Razaitis Guard—T. Vanauskas (Capt.) Guard—Walters Subs Miller Symanski C. Razavich Henderson n:)y ll sixivzva “XdVD (Am TRACK THIS year with several letter men and some good inexperienced material in school West-ville is expected to have its best track team in years. The squad and Coach are very enthusiastic over the sport and it is believed that Westville will make a fine showing in the various meets they have entered. The Coach, Mr. Miller, is no amateur at track coaching. He is a famous Knox athlete, having won his letter in track after taking firsts in several track meets. He was Captain of the cross country track team at Knox in 1923. After leaving Knox Mr. Miller coached the Freshman track BLAKENEY team at the U. of I. Some of the letter men left over from last year are showing up fine in practice. Charles Razaitis, captain of the team, specializes in the discus in which event he should win some points for Westville. Top Row—Coach Miller, Appanaitis, Krivisky, Elliot, Andrulis, Pacieckiewicz, Jessup, Stanevich. Second Row—Quarles, Sloan, Vanauskas, Meyers, l.utcka, Razavich. Front Row—I.ucas, A. Miller, I'porski, F. Miller, Barr. DOC BLAKENEY, a quarter and half miler, is one of the main stays of the team while Pete Perona, another letter man back from last year, runs the sprints. Appanaitis, an all-state man in football, has shown much ability in the various weights events. Walters, one of the fastest men out for track, will seek to gain new laurels in the broad jump. Jaworski and Vanauskas are expected to win some medals in the sprints and the middle distance runs and should be on the relay teams. Andrulis and Miller are out for pole vaulting and much is expected from them in the coming meets. The remaining material is de- APPANAITIS veloping fast and the men will probably surprise many of the fans. This year’s track schedule is as follows: Inter-Literary Meet...............................April 17th Triangular Meet...................................April 23rd County Meet.................................... May 1st District Meet.......................................May 8th Wabash Valley Meet................. Date undetermined Back—Coach Miller. Front—Miller. Andrulis, Meyers, Jessup. Page Eighty-three M. VACK ETTA. Free. GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Simroski, l’uskac, Anderson. Masilausky, Imro GIRLS’ ATHLETICS WESTVILLE HIGH is well represented in girls athletics. The teams winning the inter-class tournaments in the various activities, receive pennants in recognition of their championship. These pennants together with letters are presented to the girls and respective class representative at the May Fete, which is given annually by the Girls’ Athletic Association. The money received from the May Fete is used to buy the pennants and letters. The first thing on the program is baseball. Here many Babe Ruths are put out. The teams representing the various classes came out for several interesting games, but bad weather prevented the holding of the baseball tournament. Yerasavich, Kelly, Rauktis, Mazeikas, Gorz Page Eighty-nix Byron, Redulis, Boyd, Koepke, Van l.anken. WHEN baseball passes, basketball predominates. This sport is the most popular of all. Here the girls show the keenest interest. The fair athletes started this year’s tournament with a bang! The Sophomores eliminated the Freshies, the Seniors beat the Juniors. In the final game the Seniors won from the poor Sophs, who hardly saw the ball. The least said the better but anyway the Seniors were acclaimed victors of the class basketball tournament. Volley ball is the only sport remaining on the calendar. Each class team is working daily on the court preparing for the coming struggle and each is confident that they will win the volley ball championship. The present outlook however, rates the Seniors as the best bet. Nausid, Schbuski. Miller, Symanski, Kventinkas THE Girls’ Athletic Association, directed by Miss Emrich, the physical training teacher, held their first meeting the latter part of September in order to get organized for the new school year. Mary Vachetta being vice-president the past year automatically became president this year. The girls who received letters last year compose the nucleus of the organization. A set of rules was provided by a committee from the G. A. A. which set forth laws which every member must abide by or be ostracized. None of these rules can be violated if the girl expects to get her letter. The rules are as follows: (1) Regular attendance at Gym classes. (2) Member of two teams. (3) Take part in May Fete. (4) Sub on two or more teams. (5) Have proper attire. The Freshmen and Sophomore girls are required to take “gym work.” The Juniors and Seniors are not compelled to take “gym” but many of them do so, and get credit for their attendance. The regular gymnasium periods are Wednesday and Friday from 3:15 to 4:15. The first month of the year was spent in drills and military formations. Later marching line formation, muscular exercise and other forms of physical education were taken up. Anderson, McArdle, Gopshus, Koepke, Mason, instructor, Andrulis, Gilkey, Vendelsky. Orchestra ANOTHER valuable organization in the High School is the orchestra. It proved itself valuable this year by playing for: assembly and literary programs, football benefit shows, for plays, and for public meetings. The orchestra was organized in 1923 under the leadership of Miss Farmer. At this time the orchestra was composed of fourteen amateur musicians. The orchestra did well as a beginning organization. The following year, under Miss Parkin, as conductor, and the aid of Mr. Alison, cornetist, the orchestra did fairly well. Last September the orchestra was reorganized with Miss Mason as instructor. Miss Mason soon showed herself capable of holding the position and produced the best orchestra Westville High School has ever seen. The orchestra played for three all-school assembly dances. The orchestration is: First Violins: Frank Cowles, Amelia Gopshus, and Miss Mason (conductor) . Second Violins: Helen Anderson, and Owen McArdle. Saxophones: Helen Gilkey, and Edward Andrulis. Cornet: Mr. Alison. Banjo: Alex Stanevich. Xylophone: Violet Holcomb. Drums: John Vandelsky. Piano: Helen Keopke. With this orchestration the orchestra played mostly popular selections, however, some time was devoted to classical music. The proceeds from the Operetta were used to buy clarinets for the ones who wanted to take lessons. Later they are expected to join the orchestra. Page Ninety-one r Front—Mason, instructor, Morris, Smith, Tuvada, Boyd, Holcomb, Buskirk. Back Bow—Mazeikas, Kauktis, Savoldi, Johnson, Smith, I’ossolt. The Girls’ Glee Club EARLY in September the Girls’ Glee Club met in the Music Room to reorganize. The following officers were elected: President..........................Johanna Possolt Vice-President..........................Mona Kelly Secretary.............................Anna Savoldi Treasurer..............................Gladys Boyd This year they decided to go a step farther and organize a ukelele club in connection with the Glee Club. Under the direction of Miss Mason, Director of Music, they have progressed rapidly. They have entertained the Friday Morning assembly with several plays and various selections of music. In the second semester work was begun in earnest upon the Contest Song. Out of the original Glee Club they selected sixteen girls and these will contest in the County Literary meet which will be held at Georgetown. They are working hard for the meet and expect to carry off the honors this year. (iirlF—Busk irk, Bagdonis, Posaolt, Gilkcy. Buys—Appanaitis, Stanavich, Mitchell, Lucas. School Quartets A MALE and female quartet was formed this year for the purpose ot providing special music at the various school functions. Miss Mason, music instructor, selected the members on the basis of ability to sing and willingness to take part. The quartets were composed of the following: Girls Helen Bagdonis Marjorie Buskirk Helen Gilkey Johanna Possolt Boys Andrew Appanaitis Leo Lucas Ray Mitchell Alex Stanevich The quartets made their initial appearance at the 1925 football banquet. Both quartets sang snappy songs and showed much talent receiving rounds of applause from the audience. After their initial appearance both quartets were constantly in demand at school and public functions and on each occasion were enthusiastically applauded. It is to be hoped that W. T. H. S. will produce similar quartets in the years to come. — Rauktis, McArdle, Savoldi, Lucas, Kelley, Andrulis, Aleknis. Halser, .Meyers. Junior Play ON Friday, February 19, 1926, the Junior class presented their play, “It Happened in June.” It proved to be a great success. The cast itself couldn’t have been better chosen. Mona starred as an Irish cook. “Si,” her accomplice, was equally suited for his part. Charles Atkins, the expedient son of a rich manufacturer, came to Shady Grove to be tamed by a certain Mrs. Bronson. Besides being tamed, he also acted as the agent of the store of Norris and Company which had been trying to drive the Shady Grove store out of business. Charles Atkins, however, was ignorant of the fact that Mrs. Bronson owned the Shady Grove store. Eventually he falls in love with Betty Bronson, and through a series of complicated events he manages to acquire the Shady Grove store for Betty, and to put his uncle out of business. It all leads up to a delightfully romantic climax. Mr. Neuman and Miss Jackson were the sponsors of the play. The High School orchestra under the direction of Miss Mason gave a few numbers between acts. Leo and “Si” made their debut when they sang a few popular numbers after the second act. The cast was as follows: Betty Bronson____ Susie Crundel___ Nell 0rundel____ Mollie Jessap___ Evalina Scroosrs Charles Atkins. J:m Pritchett___ Randy Stewart.. Jarvis Sneed_____ ____Lucy Rauktis ____Anna Savoldi ..Anna Alekanas _____Mona Kelly ____Anna Balser _ Owen McArd'e Edward Andrulis ________Leo Lucas ____John Meyers —3Q Quartier, Yasaitis, Possolt. Kazaitis, Lete, Anderson. Morris. Appanaitis. Yanauskas. Hagdonis, Yacketta. He root as. Senior Class Play THE Whole Town’s Talking” was the name of the Senior Play and thu whole town was talking afterwards because it was one of the best class plays ever produced in Westville. Its success was due to the hard, persistent coaching of Mr. Alison, the Senior Class Adviser. The play was so well liked that the cast was requested to give it again, which was done on the following Tuesday night. The scene of the play is laid in a modern home with a charming young daughter desiring to marry a man who has “sowed his wild oats.” After much scandal, which was pre-arranged by the father and his business partner, the daughter is made to fall for the latter. Many thrills are provided when the pretended scandal begins to come to light. The biggest thrill of the whole thing is when the lover of a movie star attacks the pretended lover and a fight in the dark ensues in which when the lights again come on, we find the pretending lover safe. The cast was as follows: Henry Simmons. Father_____________ Harriet Simmons, Mother----------- Ethel Simmons, Daughter----------- Chester Binney..__________________ Litty Lythe, Movie Actress________ Donald Swift, Ex-prize fighter____ Roger Shields, Chicago young blood Sadie Bloom_______________________ Lila Wilson U . , r . _ Sally Otis [Friends of Ethel - Chauffeur_______________________ .Charles Razaitis Johanna Possolt ..Helen Anderson _____Homer Lete ----Petra Morris Andy Appanaitis -Tony Yanauskas -Helen Bagondis --Mary Vacketta -Frances Yasaitis Virginia Quartier ____Joe Bernotas Page Ninety-five CARNIVAL THE CARNIVAL, being an annual affair at Westville Township High School, took place on December 12, 1925, with everything running in tip-top shape. The gym was decorated in orange, black, white, green and pink to look like a gay pageant. “W’s” were seen all over the place from being on pillows and sweaters at the ticket desks. These pillow’s came in round, square and oval shapes, being of black and trimmed with orange or w’ith a large “W” in the center. Mr. Guin took charge of a large Bunco game. The prizes consisted of “W” pillow’s, aluminum wrare for the benefit of our students who are contemplating marriage, and a game of “Yalo” w'hich is a miniature football game. The duck pond was looked after by Mr. Miller. The prizes being the same as for the “Bunco” game. This game consisted of “ringing” a live duck while it was sw’imming around in the water. The immediate locality around that stand resembled a stream of water rather than the gym floor. A game testing your ability to aim was the throwing of small arrows at certain numbers which were on a board about ten feet in front of the contestant. If the total added up to certain sums the winners would be awarded w’ith a box of candy or the other prizes mentioned before. Another game testing your skill at aiming was the throwing of balls into holes made for the purpose. Mr. Neuman had the large chance wheel. Paddles containing the various numbers were sold, then the people holding these paddles gathered round the wheel, which Mr. Neuman then spun. The one holding the lucky number was awarded a prize. A wrestling bout was to have taken place between some of our champion wrestlers but some of the “fighters” were not here for the time when it was scheduled so the bout was called off. The horns, whistles and many other contrivances for making noises, also hats and confetti were in Mr. Alison’s care. He had quite a few very pretty young ladies assisting him. For those w'ho were troubled by hunger, Theresa Puskac had a tea-room and from appearances of the advertisements one was led to think the place a French Tea-Room. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and cake were served. She was assisted by Harriet Byron, Margaret Baleikas, and Irene Kelly, and a few of our other capable cooks. Anyone suffering from sweet-tooth mania or intense thirst, were to be sure looked out for by Miss Cade, and her valuable assistants, Katie Blakeney and Alberta Brooks. The candy business prospered and from all appearances it seems as if Alberta and Katie are running a permanent candy stand. Miss Jackson and Miss Emrich had charge of the ticket booths, but the latter being unable to attend the carnival had a student substitute for her. These booths were necessary because of the inconvenience of every one handling money. Instead they bought their tickets at the booths and presented them for purchases. When everyone had finally arrived and were having hordes of fun in the gym, the Minstrel show under the direction of Miss Mason was announced. One grand rush was made for the assembly. This show was the special feature of the evening. The curtain rose to display a jolly crowd of coons. They sang many songs and told jokes. Helen Gilkey sang “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Marjorie Buskirk and Johanna Possolt sang Quit Dat Ticklin’ Me.” The Charleston was danced by Mona Kelly and Anna Aleknas who were highly complimented. The others in the cast were “Andy,” “Snapp,” “Leo,” Anna Balser, and Beulah Johnson. While all the other games were on their way, a popularity contest was in progress taken care of by Miss Knobloek. Margaret Smith, Mildred Smith, Sophia Mazilausky, Mary Vacketta, Gladys Boyd, Irene Kelly, Anna Rumaik, and Helen Czyspaki were the contestants. Margaret Smith won over all the other contestants with a majority of votes. Anna Rumaik took second place. The orchestra had tuned up their instruments by that time and with the first chord of music, dancing began. The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing until 12:15 when the orchestra played “Home, Sweet An excellent time was reported by all who attended and we extend a hearty welcome to all for the coming carnival. Home.” —Loretta Bernard. MAY FETE ON the evening of the twenty-fifth day of May was observed the third May Fete of Westville High. The little patch of forestry lent a unique setting for the ancient custom of celebrating the month of May in song and dance before the Queen of May. The sounds of trumpets loudly proclaimed the approaching of the queen. Robed in red velvet and ermine, attended by the maid of honor, maids in waiting, and knights, the queen approached the throne. The sight was very picturesque, the gay colors of the court keeping in harmony with the beauty of the May evening. The court herald followed by the equestrians, trumpeteers, the beautiful village maidens, Jack of the Green, Tom the Piper, Robin Hood and the gypsy escorted the queen to the throne. At the end of the gay procession came the hobby horse and the court jester who kept the queen and her attendants laughing at their clever pranks. The tiny flower bearers sprinkled the velvety leaves of May flowers o the path for the queen to trod. The maid of honor accompanied the queen to her throne. Robin Hood in jester dress came forward and placed the beautiful crown on the queen’s head. The queen honored the crowd by giving her appreciation and gratitude for their choice and also gave a short talk. The queen was then entertained by the various dances. The maidens of the village executed a very pretty little balloon dance. Next the revelers and the hours of the day played on the green, happy with “the New Seasons.” All the while the Jester and the hobby horse were amusing the queen by their pranks. The gypsy left her colorful band to join the gayeties of the evening and executed a dance characteristic of her race. There was not only dances to entertain the queen, but music as well. The girls’ semi-chorus rendered several beautiful selections portraying springtime and joy. The High School Orchestra accompanied all the dances. After the pageant was over the letters and numerals were presented to Page Ninety-r.ine the girls who had excelled in athletic games during the year, Miss Stella Redulis, president of the G. A. A., presenting them. The May Day festival closed with the winding of the May Pole by the Senior girls who were dressed in dainty summer dresses. PROGRAM Grand March ................................Ensemble Escorting of the Queen to the Throne. Crowning of Queen. Speech of Queen. Dance of Village Maidens. Revelers Dance. Dance of the Gypsies..................Helen Delaney Presentation of Letters...............Stella Redulis Winding of May Pole---------------------Senior Girls % JANUS - £ 1 SEPTEMBER 1— Teacher’s county institute. 2— Opening of school. Once more W. T. H. S. halls become bee-hives. Students are curious to “lamp” new teachers. 4—Football practice starts. Sappo goes out for practice in basketball suit. 11—First Friday morning assembly. Homer’s girlish voice is brought into the limelight. 14— Orchestra organized. Many unearthly noises issue from music room. 15— Glee Club chosen and practice begins—more unearthly noises. 17—Library opens. Grand scrimmage follows to get the latest books. 21— Meeting of Newspaper staff. Preparations for first “Westville High” are begun. Miss Mason springs new sheik. 22— Snap elected football captain of season. Girls go out for gym practice. 23— Re-organization of Student Council. 25— Pep meeting in assembly—Anna Balser executes accidental backward dive while leading cheers. 26— First football game of Westville’s third undefeated season played at Marshall. Westville 19, Marshall 0. 28—Juniors work a sweet influence on the students by beginning the yearly candy sale. Mr. Neuman urges students to subscribe for newspaper. 29—First Philomathean meeting—boys use strategy and elect “Chill” president. Page One Hundred Three S r OCTOBER 1 Sophs hold meeting and decide to give the “best party of the season.” 2— Chill “broadcasts” from station W. T. H. S. for Philo program. Student Council takes care of assembly. 3— Westville defeats Kentland in football game with score of 19-6. Senior party wonderful affair. Most of it over at 10 o’clock. Sophs more determined than ever to “out-party” fellow-classmen. 6—Organization of Freshmen Literary Society. 8—Red Hughes speaks in assembly and dishes out advice to students. 10—Robinson defeated on gridiron by Westville. Score 19-0. 12—Annual staff meeting. 15—Student Council luncheon in dining room. Four Catlin High School members attend. 11 I football game with Arthur, Westville given surprise of career when held to tie of 0-0. Soph, party a success—Arthur boys attend. 19— Rooters’ Club meeting. Julia Burdzeus presents new song, “Westville. 20— Father Jagg speaks in assembly. 22— Janus staff meeting. 23— Westville defeats Milford, 22-0. 26—Music memory contest started. Students anxious to get five dollar prizes. 31—Westville defeats Hoopeston, 13-0. All-school Hallowe’en party. NOVEMBER 2— Freshmen decide on season party. “Westville High” staff meeting. 3— Janus pictures taken by school photographer. Necessary to show Freshies “the birdie.” 5— Janus staff meeting. Seniors cram for teacher’s exams. 6— Teachers exams. 7— Watseka-Westville football game midst rain and mud. Hot dog and pop stand a “wet affair.” “Time out” called often in search for players. Westville comes out on top with score of 44-0. 10— First Emerald and Armistice program. 11— Armistice Day—no school. Peace at last. 14—Sidell-Westville tie 0-0. Freshie Kid party. Forgot to bring mama. 17— Arrival of Senior rings and pins. “Oh, my this is hard on my dad’s pocket-book,” remarks one bright Senior. 18— Six weeks exams “w'here the young die old.” 19— Second matinee dance. “Home Sweet Home” played early. 20— Teacher’s meeting at Urbana. 21— The “Westville High” takes 2nd place in Newspaper conference. 22— The Janus add getters call on our merchants. 25— Thanksgiving vacation begins. 26— Peterson’s Pana team defeated by Westville with 3-0 score. Bring on the turkey. Page One Hundred Five JANUS a EVENTS o f- DEC J-JAN C HOW rHE r «5r SHOT mt cun urn as V AGA M JAN J ANAIWL gusr Football Ganquet DECEMBER 2—Honor roll posted with large number of students on it. 4— Football dance. Van Dyke appears with spit curl mussed up. 5— Junior Hop—“Charleston’’ at its height. 12—Carnival, biggest event of season, goes off with success. 15—New' owls, elected by Student Council. 18— Student Council meeting. 19— Christmas spirit in atmosphere. General good humor. 23—Philo program, Christmas Vacation. Hurrah! No school until next year. JANUARY 4—Return of students to school the “why for” of many pained looks on part of students. 8—New kind of operetta, “Rings in the Sawdust,” selected by Girls Glee Club. Characters chosen. First 1926 Student Council meeting. 12— Annual dance frolic given in order to get proceeds for Janus. 13— Athletic Board of Control organized. 14— Olivet Boys Glee Club give entertainment. Wow! Semester exams, much seasickness prevails. 19—Basketball game with Sidell, score 26-24 favor of Westville. 26—Basketball game at Georgetown. Westville winner with 22-6 score. 28— Owl luncheon in dining room. Rev. Guild speaker. 29— Operetta presented with success. Snap begins growing a moustache. Page One Hundred Six FEBRUARY 3-4—County basketball tournament. As usual we got a new basketball. 8— Cafeteria begins serving meals. 9— Many students missing from school. Orchestra play at Legion Banquet. 14— Cupid is kept busy distributing valentines. 15— Class tournament begins. Tickets for Junior play on sale. 16— Old Oaken Bucket trophy presented to Seniors, victors of the class tournament. 18— Olivet Glee Club entertains assembly. 19— Junior class play, “It Happened in June.” 25— Six weeks exams. First exposure for the mid-year Freshies. MARCH 5— District tournament begins. 6— No school. Hot game between Danville-Westville. 10—Spring fever epidemic. Many people chasing butterflies. 12-13—Westville cops first place at the Sidell tournament. 17— St. Patrick’s day party. 19—Thirty-two men report for track. Miller dishes out suits. 21—Track casualty. Sappo breaks pole-vault record and also the pole. 26— Senior class play. 29—Preparations for literary contests. APRIL 1— April fool. 2— Easter vacation starts. 12— Science club has weiner roast. 13— Alison starts taxi for certain women faculty members. 17—Inter Literary Track meet. 23— Triangular track meet. 24— Junior-Senior Banquet. 27—Science club goes flower hunting. 29—Student Council meeting. MAY 1—County literary meet. County track meet. 8—District track meet at Watseka. 10—Spring fever again prevails. 15—State track meet. 20-21—Final exams. Burning of much midnight oil. 24— Class night. 25— May fete. The fairies dance upon the green. 26— Com mencement. 27— Picnic. 28— School is out. Page One Hundred Nine ALUMNI THERE are many fine things that may be said about the Alumni of any educational institution but we are not going to throw bouquets at our own, we will wait and do that when they die. Nevertheless, there are some nice things that may be said about them now which otherwise might go unsaid. I mean just a wee bit of history of what everyone is doing now and what he amounts to—not what he will amount to when petrified beneath six feet of clay and having a green house of lilies, geraniums, etc., marking his final resting place. Now. our Alumni body is composed of some one hundred and twenty-five different varieties of individuals. Needless to say, there is both men and women members and a few children—(of course every Alumni body must have a few young members). These members are pretty well scattered over the face of Mother Earth and they are to be found doing nearly every occupation that a scenario writer could possibly imagine. Now, to be more specific as to some of our most prominent Alumni and what they are trying to do. Many have entered the University of Illinois and rank quite high. Some have graduated from the University and are now holding good positions. Many more attend other schools, Mary Dowiatt, class of ’20, is a student at Battle Creek College, Michigan. Don Hudson of ’25 is attending Hanover College, Andover, Ind. Max Darkin, class of ’24, and Joe Carp of ’22 are members of James Millikin College. Joe Carp is going to play professional football with a Philadelphia team this fall. W. T. H. S. is well represented by its graduates in various parts of the United States. Robert Pierce of ’21, holds an important position in Alaska as telegraph operator. Bruce Stulginskis of class ’20 is a civil engineer in our largest city—New York. We have several representatives in Florida and various other important places too numerous to mention. I almost forgot to mention that many of our honrable Alumni are still to be found within the realms of our little hamlet. Many of these have taken employment in our local mines while several others are working at Lyons. A large number have taken to the school teaching profession. Some have taken to the wash board and the frying pan, trying to make the home enjoyable for “hubby.” Still others fill many of the more dignified positions connected with our city and its administration. Now, there are others, who have achieved as great a prominence, but space does not permit the listing of their achievements. We hope, however that our future classes which are to graduate will show as good advancement as the previous graduates have shown. JRJAH U SRr T The Art of Directing I HAVE just left go of a magazine which it is pretty nearly covered from fore to aft with ads what read something like this, viz: Why not be a 2nd Mary Pickford. Our short coarse learns you how’ for the lese amt. of expense. And etc. Well folks will state in regards to same, personally I never had no desires to be same, being of the male variety, and anyways Hindu the misty wonder, (From the same paper. They managed to squeeze in a add or 2 about him), said my stars showed me to be a man of directorial ability if any. No doubt 1 have many of my brothers under the skin who they are in the same boat as I am in namely they would of liked to be directors only try as they could they cant find no adv. about schools teaching a short coarse to directorial hights. So here of lately I decide to advice my fellow sufferers how they can make a success in what I oft refer to as the game. All you halft to do is follow my few short simple rules. ist the Plot. Get holt of a flexable plot one (1) where you can twist it around to suit the requirements of the star. One where if the star gets mad at her leading opp. you can hire anoher one to do the dirty work and no one will be the wiser from wrhat the finished product and the original was one and the same story. However if no plot can be got why you can just worry along without none as I personally see several here of lately which they had no more plot than grand opera. Several in particular which I viewed with another great celebrity name Wm. Burns who had to admit even he too was up vs. it when it come to detecing a plot in same. 2nd. The female star, (of the opp. sex), should be one of a short name so you dont half to use so much printers ink and electricity in the adv. To off set this the name of your play can be as long as it likes as same does not show up much in the adv. and anyways the public dont care what the name is so as they get to see their favorites. The rest of the caste make no difference for the same reason and the innocent public dont give a hang who they are anyway. Now that w e have the cast settled along conventional lines leave me give you a sample of a flexable plot. We will lay the scene in Danville, 111. Jack, The poor boy, loves Trixie, The daughter of poor but proud parents who are farmers. (Always have your hero a poor boy. The girls parents are also poor but proud). Somehow another they is a mortgage on the old homestead, and Trixie’s parents wish she would marry Alec, the son of the man who holds the papers. (Here you have a sure fire plot which it never fails to bring the crowd to their feet. This has been proven in the past 20 years). Trixie’s pa says “You mush either marry Alec or I’ll shase you ou’ my shres—shres—shreshold.” (Trixie’s pa is suppose to be stewed as how can a fond parent be so cruel if he aint stewed). Trixie says “If thats the kind of a old man you are I will marry Alec to get out of your clutch.” (Here you allready have a situation which you never seen the likes in no movie to this day). Jack hears of the scrap down by the old mill and packs his grip to the city to earn his living mean wile getting rich, wile Trizie marries Alec. Page One Hundred Eleven The Art of Directing (Continued) (Here’s where you can change the story if the star got mad personal at Alec you can leave her marry Jack right here and now and turn the play into a comedy by show the real state of affairs at home whilst Trixie is out playing Mah Junk). And etc. To resume where we left off. 1 day Trixie wile cooking soup for Alec burns same where upon Alec gets mad saying, “I wisht I never had of saw you.” Trixie comes back with a snappy Ditto. Well to make a short story shorter Alec gives Trixie a paste in the eye and the gate as her share of the estate while he takes the tub wash board and still for the next incumbent. Trixie’s pa wont leve her come home so she decides to go up to lake Michigan up by Chicago and end it all, as the new water works dam is not completed and the present supply is not enough or fit to drown in if it was. (This is just a excuse about the home water supply—we have got to get her to Chi.) On the train she meets up with a traveling drummer who takes a interest in her and fixes it up so she can get a job at the hotel LaSalle and live a wile longer which she does the both of them. Now it so happens that Jack who has got rich collecting empty bottles (Qts. and Pts.) out of Grant park every morning and selling them back to the lucky dogs who fill them, is staying at the same hotel too. But Trixie dont meet with Jack on acct. of she works nights and him days. One day whilst Jack was out gathering up a unusual large supply of bottles, all was not well back to the hotel. Trixie had got in a scrap with the head waiter and for the 2nd time in our story was give gate. (Trixie has to lose out at this pt. on acct. we only got 1 reel film left). Not have-ing no drummer to get her another job she again decides to end it all so we show her strolling down to the lake and taking a position there. She is just about to take the leap into oblivion and lake Mich, when who does she spy but Jack fishing for a Qt. bottle with a long pole. She calls out Jack! The exertion causes her to swallow her gum and splash she goes into the icy waters. Jack sees her and after he had got his bottle to shore fishes her out with the ever trusty pole saying, “Where have you been all this time?” She answers “0 I been a operator at the hotel LaSalle.” Without no more ado than you could of said Jack Robinson he turned and throwed her back into the lake. An afterpiece to our picture shows Jack receiving a purse with a heroines medal in it and also a some of money. With this Jack went into the filling business his own self and got the rest of the money the towns people forgot to give him on that eventful day. Alec had lost his dough playing the telephone ex. and went to retrieving bottles and selling them back to Jack so the table was turned at last. (The End). —By Kelly. ADVERTISEMENTS EVERYBODY knows that it pays to advertise. This is widely proven by the many signs appearing along the road ways and everywhere imaginable. The business men who advertise are the builders of American progress. It is to them that the following section is dedicated. The future of the Westville, students, alumni, and friends, and the future of these progressive business men are to be closely interwoven. May the coming years bring the best of success to both of them. This is the sincere wish of every member of the Janus Staff. Pat,e One Hundred Thirteen The Photographs In This Book Were Made By E. MAGNIEZ Photographer 149 State St. Westville, III. Duplicate copies of any picture can be had at any time. If you want some good pictures made, don’t forget E. MAGNIEZ CAN DO IT GIVE HIM A TRIAL Page One Hundred Fourteen OUARTIER CO For your protection, in considering Phonographs, may we suggest that you make mental note of the following fact: The NEW EDISON is the only Phonograph that has ever dared the test of direct comparison with living artists. EDISON PHONOGRAPHS FURNITURE, STOVES, RADIOS. FURNITURE STORES WESTVILLE, ILL. GEORGETOWN, ILL. Page One Hundred Fifteen ASK FOR BOTTLED AND GET IT DUDENHOFFEK COCA-COLA Bottling Company Phone 644 110-112 South St. Danville, Illinois Chemistry Class Owen—Look they are making love back there. Ramas—That’s nothing they can make anything in Laboratory. • Too High Varsity—If I were to kiss you on the forehead, what would you do? Virginia—I’d call you down. ♦ Freshie—What shall I do, I burned my hand ? Senior—Read Carlyle’s “Essay on Burns.” • « To remove paint—Sit down on it before it’s dry. Miss Emrich—I think the proprietor of the Plaza Hotel is nice, don’t you? Miss Cade—Why? Miss Emrich—When I registered he said suite sixteen. Andy—I am connected with some of the best families in town. Helen G.—In society? Andy—No. I just had a telephone installed. £ -SB � JAN U S Achille Lete Groceries- M eats SHOES and MINERS’ SUPPLIES COAL — WOOD Nap to Zup—What makes you so small? Zup—My ma fed me on canned milk and 1 am condensed. Lucas—My hair grows like weeds. Jess—That’s right weeds grow on a vacant lot. Dad—I can write my name with my eyes shut. Son—Can you really? Then sign my report card. Salesman—If you buy this book it will shorten your work one-half. Mike U.—Sell me two of ’em. • Teacher—Homer do you know what is meant by the geneological tree? Homer—Yes, I just looked up my family tree and found that I was the sap. Johanna—Harmony exists everywhere for him who will find it. Homer—Sorry to disagree with you, but how about Paul and Julia? They are eternally scrapping. Johanna—Well, that’s modern harmony, isn’t it? and FARM PRODUCTS Telephone 106 FIRESTONE TIRES Roberts O’Brien Lincoln FORD Fordson CARS TRUCKS TRACTORS M’ESTVILLE, ILL. To All Women Who Do Not Ride In A Chrysler “70”— Whatever car you ride in—or drive, if you are one of the great army of women drivers —we can promise you an entirely new delight in the Chrysler “70”. Comparatively few women, it is true, care to ride as fast as 70 miles an hour; but the power indicated by 70 miles plus represents the utmost in acceleration, in smoothness, as well as in speed ability. And think of a car without side-sway — a car which steers with unbelievable ease — a car made so safe by Chrysler hydraulic four-wheel brakes, and so compactly designed for easy parking, that you handle it with implicit confidence. Chrysler is admittedly the style leader among motor cars —and that, of itself, is a genuine satisfaction. We are eager to demonstrate the beautiful Chryslers to you at your leisure. T. C. VAWTER At Danville is assisted by Ralph Ellsworth and J. E. Whitman, Jr. These boys will be pleased to see you. Occasionally they have a Chrysler for re-sale at about three-fourths price of a new car. COME IN ANI) ROAM AROUND YOU ARE WELCOME AT 19 SOUTH HAZEL Page One Hundred Eighteen 58MIIL TKe First National Bank Capital $25,000.00 - Surplus $25,000.00 WESTVILLE, ILL. Our aim and effort is to give such service to our customers that they may profit by our dealings and recommend us to their frient J. F. HAWORTH, President C. BROOKS, Cashier JOE TUVADA, Vice-President J. A. VASSEN, Asst. Cashier Pag ! One Hundred Nineteen 23 - SAY IT WITH FLOWERS SMITH’S The Florist Danville, Illinois Helen B (to her sister)—The children won’t go to sleep. Her sister—Tell them to come here and I will sing for them. Helen—I’ve already threatetned them with that, but it doesn’t help. • • Homer—How is the music in Vande-voir’s Restaurant? Paul—Splendid! I was in there with my sister for an hour the other evening and I didn’t hear a word she said. Helen G.—Only one thing kept Andy out of the Opera. Mona—Yes, I know. I’ve heard him sing. • $ Paul (in music class, current event day)—I’ve read w'here Sousa sues a cigar manufacturer for giving his name to a three-center. Buelah—The Sousa cigar should have a band, of course. • • Musical Smiles Miss Mason (In music class)—Petra, what is the predecessor of the organ? Petra—The Pan. (She meant the Pipes of Pan). JOHN SZILAGYI FOR Price QUALITY Service Telephone 77 Westville, III. Page One Hundred Twenty Spang LUMBER and Building Materials WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT AT A REASONABLE PRICE Phone 36 Westville, 111. Wherry GEORGE MIGLIN’S Confectionery 4 Ramas: If it beeze a nice day to- night yet, we will sell a lot of lolly pops. Leo L.—Is Owen going away to college ? Sappo—We never said, but he's bought a second-hand ukelele. Did you ever hear of a man having such tough luck as this? His wife went raving mad trying to solve a cross-word puzzle. His grandmother died of pneumonia before she could become accustomed to her short skirts and bobbed hair. His daughter eloped with a bootlegger but was arrested for speeding as they passed through Danville. His son dislocated his leg trying to do the Charleston and later that week broke his nose while out necking. Right in the midst of these calamities the poor old man took tuberculosis and had to cough up $500 for doctor bills. ♦ Allison—What great change has occurred since the world war? Splitz—Pop bought Ma a new washing machine. Its® — , J 1 SfodeecO) SERVICE IS PRIZE Winning Service 7h e above picture tells its own story. Seventeen prizes in one year is a record of which we may well be proud. Let us help you put your annual in the prize winning class. — rite us for complete information. Indianapolis Engraving Company JVulsin Building INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA Peter Lattuada Sons General Merchandise 901 South State St. Phone 122 SERVICE STATION REI) CROWN GASOLINE AND POLARINE OILS MICAELIN TIRES 907 South State St. Westville. 111. PHONE 164 Bee Line Garage For ACCESSORIES MOBIL and VEEDOL OILS and GREASES Westville, III. Vandyke was fishing along the river one day when he heard a drowning man call out: “Help! Help! I can’t swim.” Neither can I,” replied Vandyke, “but I don’t go around braggin’ about it.” Stude (with woman)—Give me two tickets in the balcony. Clerk—But we have a few fine orchestra seats left. Stude—Who’s buying these tickets? • • Soph—who gave you that black eye, Frosh ? Freshie—Nobody gave it to me, I had to fight for it. • Mr. Thomas—What is the function of the root hairs. Sharkey—To make hairs grow on a plant. Those weather prophets aren’t worth anything. Well, they predicted today’s snow didn't they? Well, it would have snowed anyway even if they wouldn’t have predicted it. - 23 � JANUSS Vermilion Baking Go. The Home of Malted Milk Bread AND OTHER HIGH GRADE BAKERY PRODUCTS Phone 86 133 State St. “Take that gum out of your mouth and put your feet in,” said the teacher as he detected a student with his feet sticking out in the aisle and chewing gum. ♦ Vandyke can sure spill big words but the longest sentence I ever heard was “99 years at hard labor.’ Do you know that they don’t hang men with wooden legs? Why don’t they? Cause they hang them with a rope. What’s the charge for that battery? Six volts. Yes. But how much is that in American money? What do they do when it rains in China? Don’t know. Let it rain. • Walter—The ticks go up and down the telegraph wire. Mr. Thomas—Yes,—yes, the line must be rather lousie. Spend Your Spare Time At The Eagle Theatre A REAL SHOW in A REAL TOWN JANUS 7 r i9os UTTERBACK’S 1926 Business College WHY YOU SHOULD PATRONIZE UTTERBACK’S COLLEGE BECAUSE R. M. Utterback, founder of four successful business colleges, has had twenty years experience in the school business. BECAUSE there is a refined and scholastic atmosphere in our schools. BECAUSE we give you individual instruction in Civil Service, comptometer, salesmanship, office routine, including use of machine and files, auditing, bookkeeping, shorthand, typeing, penmanship, accounting and commercial law. BECAUSE we place our own students and even outsiders in good positions without charge. We have five thousand graduates and not one out of employment. The big fundamental reason reason why you should attend Utterback’s Business College is because it stands for efficiency in commercial education. Iroquois Bld . 2 1-2 W. Main Phone 722 INSURANCE FIRE — AUTOMOBILE — PLATE GLASS LIABILITY — BURGLARY SURETY BONDS John F. Shimkus, Agent Westville, 111. Phone 108 -CSS 4 3 JANUS Heidrick-Somers Hardware Co. HARDWARE, STOVES MINERS’ SUPPLIES PAINTS, GLASS and PUMPS Phone 152 Westville, III. Haussy’s Electric and Music Shop For SONORA The Highest Class Talking Machine in the World. WALTHAM’S PIANOS, LIGHTING FIXTURES, SUPPLIES 115 South State St., Westville, 111. 7 . ZZ Page One Hundred Ticenty-Seven z s - 0 mmB - Why bother with the FAMILY M ASHING I et Us Do It MODEL-STAR Laundry Phone 175-676 208-210 E. VanBuren St. Danville Illinois Fancy and Staple CANDY Soda Fountain BELTON Candy Co. Huh! that’s the first time he ever did that,” remarked the farmer as his horse laid down and died. • Oh, the Rolls Royce is a wonderful car, It has a wonderful name. They say Nap’s Ford is a piece of junk But it Rets there just the same. • Web is a fine artist. With one stroke he can turn a laughing: face into a sorrowful one. That’s nothing. My dad can too, but he uses a stick. What would you like to be when you grow up? I think I’ll be a soldier. You might get killed. Whom by? By the enemy, of course. Well, then, I guess I had better be the enemy. • • Do you know that they closed down the library? No, why? They found smallpox in the dictionary. A MACK MOTOR COMPANY S T U I) E B A K E R AUTOMOBILES WHOLESALE CONFECTIONS 104-106 N. Hazel St. Phone Main 929 Telephone 831 Danville Illinois Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Twenty-Eight RJANlISfi You Are Trained In fundamental subjects. Your future training should be in things practical. Brown’s Business College Trains young men and women so they can get and hold positions of responsibility. Complete courses in Accounting, Secretarial Duties, etc. Write for free catalog regarding opening of our term. A. L. DUE, Principal 103 N. Ver. St. Danville. 111. FURNITURE AND RUGS OF QUALITY SANDUSKY FURNITURE STORE 37-39 Vermilion St. Danville Illinois (Letter found in Waste-Basket) My Bonehead had a leak in his gas tank The leak he wanted to see He lit a match, the thing blew up Oh bring back my Bonehead to me. —Francis S. The Woodbury Book Co. Established 1846 Oh, John kissed her in the parlor And he kissed her in the hall Till father set loose the Bull dog And the bull dog spoiled it all. Oh, Helen is mad at Vandyke—Oh so mad She’s gona give him the can— They stood where the lights were low And he—he just held her hand. � • A Good One on Jess. “Oh, where are you going my pretty maid ?” “Milking, Sir, I never fail.” “In those good clothes, he shyly' asked?” “No, you dumbell in this pail.” “What did you do when he asked you to kiss him?” “I just turned up my nose.” Has for 78 consecutive years, catered to the needs 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. Page One Hundred Twenty-Nine JANUS Dr. I. G. Oaf Dentist John Urbas Hours: 9-12 A.M.; 1-5 P.M. Phone 138 Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 7-8 P.M. Sunday 10-12 A.M. 205 Thomas Bldg. Phone 15 Page One Hundred Thirty-One r -JANUS :n ,yu FRATERNITY, COLLEGE AND CLASS JEWELRY COMMENCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENTS and INVITATIONS Jeweler to the Senior Class of Westville Township High School L. G. Balfour Co. Manufacturing Jewelers and Stationers Attleboro, Mass. ASK ANY COLLEGE GREEK We Sell Most of the Best Dressed Fellows in Westville All of Their Clothes There Must Be a REASON A. M. BASCH and SON 115 E. Main Danville Illinois Stranger—Can you tell me the way to the hank? Little boy—Yes, but I must have a nickel. You see Bank directors don't work for nothing. � • How much are these knives? I’m in the habit of charging 40 cents for them. Well, it’s a very bad habit, here’s a quarter. • • What is the leader of an Indian tribe called ? Chief. And what’s the chief’s wife called? Mischief! • « Vandyke: What job would you like best Snap? Snap: Chopin’ ice on the Panama Canal. • • • Teacher—Where was gas first used in the world war? Stude—In France. T'-a her—Yes, but where? Stude—At the front. Davey’s Men’s Wear 17 North Vermilion Street Home of ADLER COLLEGIAN Clothes Charge Accounts Invited EAT MORE Cherry Prast ir ICE CREAM Office and Factory—E. North St. DANVILLE. ILLINOIS V : Page One Hundred Thirty-three 2 t JANUS k. What’s the longest word in the dic-tiotihiy . Don’t know, what is it ? Rubber, cause you can stretch it. ♦ Chill’s mother—What is Chill crying for? Chill’s brother—He dug a hole in the yard and he’s crying because he can’t bring it into the house. What makes the butterfly? Baked sweet taters. m The best way to raise a big crop of potatoes is to plant onions between the potatoe rows. You see when the potatoes begin to grow the onions will make the potatoe’s eyes water and this saves the bother of watering them and also insures the potatoes of plenty of moisture at the desired time. First Stude: I see in the paper here where a steam roller ran over a little bey and just mashed his brains out like a pan-cake. Second Stude—My! My! If he had only lived just think how broad-minded he would have been. THOS. CON RON Hardware Co. 116-120 E. Main St Danville. Illinois Agents for A. J. REACH CO. ATHLETIC SUPPLIES EARLY DINNER COFFEE YOU CAN T MISTAKE THE FLAVOR Peyton-Palmer Company DANVILLE, ILLINOIS STEAMSHIP TICKETS NOTARY PUBLIC L. J. BLARY and Sons GENERAL MERCHANDISE AUTO INSURANCE FIRE INSURANCE Independent Gasoline MORE MILES — MORE PEP IN-O-CO Motor Oil — Lubricates Freely Independent Oil Co. CURTISS NEASE, Mgr. Westville, 111. � JANUS� Webster Grocer Co. DANVILLE, ILL. Distributors for LARABEE’S BEST, GOLDEN SEAL FLOUR AND PILLSBURY’S BEST Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. Home of MARVEL BRAND Food Products. ASK FOR THEM FINE MOTOR CARS SALES and SERVICE BERHALTER Mortican TAYLOR Motor Co. OVERLAND, OAKLAND WILLYS-KNIGHT 252 W. Main St. Danville Illinois JANUS i Suits Tailored to Your Measure SATISFACTION OR YOUR MONEY BACK VICTOR HERMAN First Stude—How do you know that Mars has vegetation on it? You never saw it. Second Stude—I never saw Columbus either but I know that he discovered America in 1492. Kelly—If a hen cackles which should I say, the hen laid or the hen lied? Neuman—Well that all depends on whether she laid an egg or not. • Andy—How does it come you know so much about making a library table when you have never made one. Zupke—The same reason as why a farmer knows how to make an increase in the production of eggs even though he has never laid an egg. • Great Expectations Alison—Thomas, you’re getting bald-headed. Don’t you hate to think of it? Thomas—Nope! You see I’ve always planned on being a bald-headed millionaire by the time I was thirty-five and you see my plans are just beginning to materialize. TEDDY ROOSEVELT W as a rough rider, but will make it smoother for you if you’ll only use our cleaning service. The Illinois Dry Cleaning Co. 143 Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Thirty •seven ’JANUS Save Your Sole! See me before throwing that old pair of shoes away. Shoes repaired while you wait. This shop is fully equipped with every machine needed for first class shoe repairing by modern methods. George Kulchar NASH and AJAX GAS and OILS SALES Acc. Square Deal Garage 718 North State St. Westville, Illinois Telephone 8 Leo TaBay Chas. Swisher and Sons 36-38 College St. Danville, 111. Phone 290 Freshies Take Notice. Senior:—Now Freshie, there is one thing you must always remember. You can push a fountain pen around, but a pencil must be lead. Baiter:—Did you. hear about the wreck down town? Sucker:—No, what wTeck? Baiter:—A car run into a garage. A New One on the Bee Biol. Stude—I’ve just learned what makes the wild flowers wild. Chem. Shark—What ? Biol. Stude—It’s because the bees are always chasing it. Chem. Shark—(Sensing the joke) Well, according to your reasoning, I suppose the tame flowers are tame because the bee calls it, “it’s honey flower.” • Teacher—Now what would you do if you were out in a boat and you found the water running in through a hole in the side of the boat? Freshie—I’d bore a hole in the other side at the same level and let it run out. Page One Hundred Thirty-eight -CSS mm 5 Compliments of Yellow Cab Co. Phone Main 1100 Rliod°s-Biirford HERTZ RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM BAGGAGE TRANSFER 219 W. Main St. Danville Illinois Furnishing Co. Incorporated 8—STORES—8 A. W. GRIFFIN, Mgr. Danville Illinois Clul) Clothes With Two Pair of Trousers $30.00, $35.00, $40.00, $45.00 Yours for Life There are some things you become acquainted with in High School that remain with you throughout life. The ILLINOIS TRACTION SYSTEM is one of those things. Always ready to serve, always happy to have a bunch of High School students on its cars, summer, winter, and—the years when school days are over. Illinois Traction System Page One Hundred Thirty-nine -ai.7 r PERFECTION Dry Cleaners and Dyers Work Called for and Delivered ALL WORK GUARANTEED We Soak the Clothes and NOT THE CUSTOMER 127 North State St. Westville, Illinois COMPLIMENTS of Thomas Lucas and Sons WESTVILLE, ILL. Sad Fact Alex—Money talks. Chill—Yeh! but all it ever says to me is good-bye. Tison—I saw a man this morning I had not seen for thirty years. Jess—That’s nothing. I saw one this morning I had never seen before. • Voice over telephone—Hello! who is this? Van Dyke—Well how do I know' who you are. Ask yourself. • Sappo:—Let’s go to Germany and study music. Leo:—All right, we’d have lots of fun. I'd learn about every bar in Berlin. • • Echoes from the Cafeteria Miss Cade:—I’d like to have stew'ed chicken for cafeteria today, but we haven’t time to stew it. Billy and Yosh:—(The would be cooks of ’27) We’ll tend to that. We’ll just give it a drink or two, and then it won’t take long to get stewed. JAN U 5 Pi Call PURPLE CAR COMPANY PHONE 5050 For Large. Roomy. Comfortable Cabs. Six can ride for the price of one. Lowest Meter Rates in the City TRAVEL BY MOTOR COACH Via PURPLE “ SYSTEM From Danville to Hoopeston. Lafayette, Crawfordsville (connections to Indianapolis), Attica, Veedersburg, Paris, Mt. Carmel—and all intermediate points. Call PURPLE BUS STATION, Main 1676 24 North Hazel Street., Danville, Illinois Special Coaches Available Anytime for Any Where TRAVEL INFORMATION CHEERFULLY GIVEN 33 t JANUS Cleve Alexander SPORTING GOODS and SUPPLIES Special Prices to Schools, Clubs and Colleges Successor to P. H. Leonard 155 West Vermilion St. Danville Illinois A. STANSBURY REXALL ANI) NYAL Agent Thirty Years in Westville My! What a Crop Katie—Come here and look at the ground in this potato patch. Why it’s just moving. It must be moles. Doc—My, let's hurry and dig them up or they will eat all of our potatoes. (They start digging but all of a sudden Doc stops and looks up) Why they hain’t moles—it’s potatoes. They’re so thick they’re crowding each other out of the ground. Bendict—I betcha I can take and hold a match up three feet from the floor and let loose of it and the match will light. Bonehead—No you can’t. You can’t do it every time. Bendict—I’ll show you—Look! Bonehead—Haw! Haw! it didn’t light. Bendict—Yes it did—it lit on the floor. Haw! Haw! BENJAMINS “Everything Musical” 30-32 N. Vermilion St. DANVILLE, ILL. • • Father—Each day three or four of my hens keel over to rise no more. Now, son, I wonder if you know what is the cause ? Son—Sure Pop, they’re dead. - 3S -'i JANUS i J. F. GASTHOFF and COMPANY Favors, Novelties and Decorations of all kinds for parties and dances Orpheum 114 N. Hazel St. Danville Illinois PHILLIPS LAUNDRY I RY CLEANING 21-22-25 So. Vermilion St. WESTVILLE, ILLINOIS There's a Difference in People. Fat:—(During assembly) Isn’t that orchestra music pretty this morning? Snap:—What? Fat—Isn’t that orchestra music pretty this morning? Snap—Say, I can’t hear you for that confounded noise the orchestra is puttin' out. Chubs—Where are you going with that pair of scissors. Butch: Oh, I’m going to cut up a bit tonight. Billy—Where you' been Johnny? Johnny—Out hunting for wild flowers. Billy—Why have you lost Violet? DANVILLE. ILL. Frankie—Hey you’se guys! I bet a dime I can put this basketball through in one shot. Van Dyke—I’ll take you; shoot! (Frankie shot and missed the basket). Van Dyke—Ha! Pay me—pay me! Frankie—Oh no, I guess not—you pay me. The ball went through the air did-i n't it. Page One Hundred Forty-three gn 31 � 5 Interstate Printing Co. 132 North Walnut Street DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Page One Hundred Forty-four -• rl •■v--- v - j?3S85S3®y -dCS S P3Bfer ? | .. r £5£«? 5 it- ' r?r c«si E� 2rX’. v