Westville High School - Janus Yearbook (Westville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 156 of the 1927 volume:

The J anus 1927 Published by Westville Township High School Westville, Illinois Page Three ORDER OF CONTENTS FOREWORD DEDICATION SCENES IN MEMORIAM ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS CALENDAR ALUMNI HUMOR ADVERTISEMENTS Pa c« Four THE STAFF George Kriviskey. John Myers....... Wilbur Jessup | Alex Stanevich Marjorie Buskirk Lucy Rauktis..... Joe Ramas........ Anna Balser...... John Vendelsky Camillea Notar i Mary Mazeikas i Helen Gorz Editor-in-Chief Business Manager .....Art Editors Literary Editor Snap Shot Editor .....Sport Editor .....Joke Editor .....Junior Editor ...........Typists Pmife Five Pace Six _ hceseeiim tli vcfjuv£ ter the Pi Nh. il € twee endemccal ter « comkire ti e cAmetmes ccui£ L in a hujli ckcct uje beth sa Hilly ceil tmuJivify. b[ce ecu, (Mucilje m fncuve, tehich is tt ceeirui the etj-enereei cj cue Inn sirri yeacs u hidk snhevi. I aK.� Eight WHEN BEATTY ANI) KNOWLEDGE MEET Fa� ce Nine Pajre Ten Paife Eleven INDUSTRY WHERE LABOR THRIVES I’age Twelve 4AHU M Fail Thirteen Dr. Hufurd amilnr SACRED to the memory of Dr. Buford Taylor who recently passed to the Great Beyond, we dedicate this page. In the passing of this good man the Community has lost a worthy and honorable citizen and neighbor. The greater part of his life was spent in public service, rendered in honesty, simplicity, and justice. To his service and ability as President of our Board of Education for several years, we owe much in the development and progress of our High School. “The life that we love we must give Unto death that the spirit mag live.’’ P«ge Fourteen M m: O Wi N ICrn Curas You have crossed the bar, dear classmate. You have passed to the Great Unknown. Do you know the sorrou', we wonder, That you leaving us has sown? Do you know the grief and the heartbreak? Do you know what your going has cost? You’ll be decked with wreaths of glory, And to us, for a time, be lost. But what right have we to question? We knoxv you are happier far; And sometime we’ll again greet you When we, too, ha ve crossed the bar. Faff Fifteen y— ®n 3lrattrrs rbabmiiBkt Not even your picture was left us: You smiled, and smiling, died-But that smile, linked with memory, Will e’er with us abide. Your charming ways. Your gentleness. Your nature, good and true. These things will linger in our hi arts; We'll go on, li ving you. -----------------------------------------A Pa«e Sixteen Pnire Seventeen Aimmustrattnn The School Board DR. B. TAYLOR JOHN SHIMKTS Late President Secretary VICTOR HERMAN MIKE KELLY H. S. ERCANRRACK Actinr President C. E. STEVENS HERBERT ROBERTS PaRP Nineteen Page Twenty FREDERICK P. BUSHNELL Manual Training B.S. Ames 3rd year W. T. H. S. MABELLE C. JACKSON Latin A.B. DePauw University 3rd year VV. T. H. S. VIOLA M. COE Mathematics Earlham Colege A.B. University of Illinois 2nd year W. T. H. S. CLAYTON M. MILLER Coach Knox College A.B. Illinois Physical Education, University of Wisconsin 2nd year W. T. H. S. Page Twenty-two P. E. NEUMANN English Knox College A.B. University of Illinois Post Graduate work, U. of I. 2nd year W. T. H. S. HELEN MASON Music B.S. Illinois Sherwood Music School 2nd year W. T. H. S. LORREE M. MORANVILLE French A.B. Knox College 1st year W. T. H. S. PAUL W. THOMAS Science A.B. Indiana University Medical work 2nd year W. T. H. S. Page Twenty-three HELEN CADE Home Economics B.S. University of Illinois 4th year W. T. H. S. BLANCHE KNOBLOCK Business B.C.S. Bowling Green Business College 2nd year W. T. H. S. L. C. W. ALISON History A.B. University of Illinois 4th year W. T. H. S. MRS. C. M. JOHNSON English A.B. Rosary College Graduate work. University of Wisconsin Twenty-four § rluuil Paw Twenty-five I’aire Twenty-aevcn dunum's Class Officers GEORGE KRIVISKY President OWEN McARDLE Secretary-Treasurer CARROL HENDERSON Vice-President Page Twenty- ight O m Senior Class History ALTHOUGH having entered W. T. H. S. four years ago as a class of 59 members, only about one-half will complete their school career. In our Freshmen year we organized, electing Leo Lucas for our President. Even though we were just “Freshies” we were represented in all school activities. Ten of our boys went out for football and one, Edward Andrulis, made his letter. Quite a few made second team letters. The girls also went out for athletics and made a good showing. The second semester nineteen new Freshmen joined us. There were members of our class in the orchestra, semi-chorus, operetta, literary programs, etc. Upon returning the second year we were disappointed to find that only twenty-nine returned to carry on their school work. Leo Lucas was re-elected as President. Out of the ten boys of our class who went out for football, five made the first team. In basketball three made he first team. Several members of our class were on the newspaper staff. As the number of those is limited, this was quite an honor. At the beginning of the new organization, “The Student Council,” Owen McArdle was elected to represent our class. In our sophomore year we also gave a play entitled, “Fun in a Photograph Gallery.” It kept the audience in laughter from the beginning until the end. Needless to say, it was a great success. As Juniors, we elected Anna Savoldi for President. Carrol Henderson was elected to the Student Council. This year eight boys made the first squad in football. Three members out of the four on the Athletic Board of Control were Juniors. As is the custom for the Junior Class to give a play, we gave, “It Happened in June.” It was one of the best plays ever given and was a great success. Members of our class represented the literary societies in the contests and have done it very well. Several of our members were chosen for the Owl Society. Our most successful social event was the banquet which we gave to the Senior Class of ’26. It was held at the Fisher Club in Danville. Our fourth year we organized electing George Krivisky as President. George was also elected Editor-in-Chief of the “Janus.” Agatha Passis and Wilbur Jessup were the fortunate ones to be elected to the Student Council. This year, as in previous years, our boys were active in Athletics. John Myers, a member of our class, was Captain of the ’27 football team and Carrol Henderson was Captain of the basketball team. In general, the class of ’27 is made up of good students, almost everyone appearing on the Honor Roll. Six students were chosen to the Owl Honorary Society. They were Marjorie Buskirk, Owen McArdle, George Meinart, Carrol Henderson, John Myers and Agatha Passis. In the Operetta, Chorus, Orchestra, on the Newspaper Staff and Athletic Board of Control and other activities, members of our class are to be found. This year we gave a ball at St. Mary’s Hall. It vras a formal affair and a success. Everyone present reported an enjoyable time. As the time draws near when we shall leave our dear “Alma Mater” it is with many regrets that we shall depart through her portals and go out into the wide, wide world to seek our fortunes. And if at any time we come to a point where it seems as though we can get no further, where all our efforts seem fruitless, we will recall to our minds the motto of our High School days, “It is our endeavor to try, and determination to succeed,” and go back to our tasks with renewed hope and energy, striving to play our part in life in an optimistic way. P K« Twenty-nine Pasre Thirty JOHN MYERS. “Butch’ Yean in Westville High School 4: Football 1. 2. 3. 4 : Business Manastcr of Annual Stall 4 ; Junior Flay 3: Owl So icty 3. 4. I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : S'ienc • Club 3: Captain of Football team 4 ; President cf ”W“ Association 4 : Opere ta 4. ANNA ROSE SAVOLDI. “Tannie Years in Weatville High School 4 ; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 : Voll y-ball 1. 2. 3. 4: Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4 : Newspaper Staff 2. 3. 4 : Editor-in-chief of Newspaper 4 ; Junior Play 3; Operetta 2. 4: Secretary of Glee Club 3; Student Council 3 ; Owl Society 3; Si mi Chorus 2 : President Junior Class 3 ; Capt. Basketball T am 2: I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Ro iter’s Club 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. ANNE SYLVIA ALEKNAS. “Nan” Years in Wes vi le Hiieh School 3 Vi : Basketball 1. 2. 3l j : Volleyball 1. 2. 3V j : Baseball 2. 3 Vi: Newspaper Staff 1. 3Vi : Junior Play 21 , : Operetta 2; Semi Chorus 1. 2: Philo I. 2. 3 Vi; Science Club 3Vi : Rooter’s Club 1. 2. 3 Vi : G. A. A. 2. 3 i. GEORGE KRIVIS-KEY. “Church” Years in Westville Hiieh School 4 : Football 2. 3. 4: Basketball 1 : Track 3. 4 ; Newspaper Staff 3: Annual S:aff 3. 4 : Edtior-in-Chicf of Annual 4 ; Presid nt of Student Council 4 : Owl Society 3; I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Secretary - Treasurer of Class 2 : Vice-Pros, of Class 3: President of Class 4 : Science Club 3. 4 : President of Science Club 3; “W” Association 4 ; Op� r- .ta 4. ANNE MARION BALSER. ’’Bobs” Years in Westville High S hool 3Vi: Baske ball 1. 2. 3 i ; Volleyball 1. 2. 3Vi : Base ball 2. 3 Vi: Joke and Calendar Editor rf Annual 3Vi: Junior Play 2V ; Semi-Chorus 1 ; JLStoiii-d Council mFB. I. 1 2. 3Vi ; President oi Freshman Class 1 . Cap.ai i of Flasket-ball 21 : ' ic:-Presi-d� nt of Science Club 3 j ; Rooters Club 1. 2. 3 i: G. . A. 2. 3 j; Cheer Leader 1. 2. 3� i. CAM ‘ LI.EA NOTAR. 'Ct rnmeal.” Basketball 1. 2: Baseball 1. 2: Typist for Annual Staff 4 : Operetta 2 : Semi-Chorus 2 : G e Club 3; I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4: Rooter’ Club 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Vice-President of G. A. A. 3 : President of G. A. A. 4. WILBt’R JESSUP. “Web” Years in Westville High Scho I 4 ; Football 2. 3. 4 : Track 3. 4 : Art Editor of Annual Slaff 3. 4 ; Operetta 3. 4 : Boys’ Quarte 3: Student Council 4 : Owl Soli ty 3: I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4: Vice-President of I. B. I. 4 : ',W,“ Association 8. 4 ; Science Club 4 : Senior Play 4. : l’� gp Thirty-one Thirty-two OWEN MrARDLE. “Lady Killer” Year in Westville High School 4 ; Newspaper Staff 3. 4 : Junior Play 3; Operetta 3. 4 ; Orchestra 1. 2. 3, 4 : Student Council 2: Owl Society 3. 4 ; Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 : Sec.-Trea . of Class 4 ; Science Club 3. 4 ; Vice-Pres, of Science Club 3 : Athletic Hoard of Control 8. 4 : President of Athletic Hoard of Control 3. 4 : Senior Play 4. MONA VIRGINIA KELLY. “Mona Years in Westvllle High School 4 : Newspaper Staff 2; Basket-ball 1. 2. 3. 4 : Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4; Haseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice-President Glee Club 3; I. H. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : President I. B. 1. 4 : President Science Club 4 ; Root era Club 1. 2. 3: G. A A. 1. 2. 3 ; Cheer leader 4 ; Office 4 : Junior Play 3; 0| retta 2: Senior Play 4. LUCY RAUKTIS. “lah Years in Westville Hisrh School 4 : Baw-ietball 1. 2. IJ Volleyball 1. 2. 3 ; Baseball 1, 2. 8: Snap-Shot Editor of Annual Staff 4 : Junior Play 3: Semi-Choru� 1. 3: Orchestra 1 : Owl Society 3: I. B. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Office 4 : Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : G. A. A. 1. 2; Senior Play 4. ALEX STANEVICH. “Buddy” Years in Westville Hisrh School 4 4: Football 2. 4: Bas- ketball 2: Track 3. 4: Cheer Leader 3: Art Editor of Annual Staff 3, 4 ; Operetta 3. 4 : Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 : Science Club 8. 4 : 'W“ Association 2. 3. 4 : Athletic Board Control 4 : Manager Varsity 3. MARY L MAZEIK AS Years in Westville Hitch School 8%: Basketball 1. 2. 3 4: Volleyball 1. 2. 3 4 ; Baseball 1. 2. 31 ; Typist for Annual Staff 3 4 : Ope re ta 1: Philo 1, 2. 3 4: Library 3 , ; Baseball Caj tain 8 4 : Roosters Club 1. 2. S'- ; G. A. A. 1. 2. 8Vj. MARJORIE ELIZABETH BUSK IRK. Mantle” Years in Westville Hitch School 3 -: Basketball 1. 2. 3'-: Volleyball I. 2. 3'- ; Baseball 2. 3 i: Newspaper Staff 2. 3: Literary Editor of Annual 3 4 : Operetta 1. 2. 3'4 : Glee Club 2: Girls Quartette 1. 2. 3 ; Sec.-Treaa. of Class 2: Philo 1. 2. S'- : Philo Program Committee 2: Sec.-Treas. G. A. A. 2: Rooters Club 1. 2. 3 4 : Class Will 3 4; Senior Play 8 3. MICHAEL UPORSKY. “Mike” Years in Westville Hitch School 4 ; Football 1. 2, 3. 4 : Basketball 2. 3. 4 : Track 8: Orchestra 4 : Philo I. 2. 3. 4 : W Association 4. Page Thirty-three Page Thirty-four CARROLL HENDERSON. Hfnpfck Years in Weatville High School 4 ; Football 2. 3. 4 : Basketball 2. 3, 4 ; Track 4 : Newspaper Staff 4 : Oi cretta 3. 4 ; Boys Quartet 4 ; Orchestra 3 : I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Vice-President of Senior Class 4 ; Captain of Basketball 4 : Science Club 4 : “W” Association 3. 4 : Sec.-Treas. of Student Council 3 : Owl 4 ; Senior Play 4. SOPHIE M AZILA1TSK Y. “Soap Suds’ Years in Weatville High School 4: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4: Volleyball 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 : Newspaper Staff 4 : Semi-Chorus 4 : Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 : Library 3: Science Club 4 : Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. MARGARET YKRASAVICH Years in Weatville High School 4 ; Basketball 2. 3 : Volleyball 2. 3: Baseball 2. 3 ; Newspaper Staff 4 ; Glee Club 3 : Owl Society 3 : Office 4 : I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. I : Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : G. A. A. 2. 3: Class Historian 4 ; Class Prophet 4. JOHN WALTERS, “Yosh” Years in Weatville High School 4 : Football 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 2. 3. 4 : Newspaper Staff 3 ; Operetta 4 : Boys Quartet 4 ; Orchestra 2. 3. 4 : I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4: “W Association 3. 4. KATIE II BLAKENEY. “Farmette’ Years in Weatville High School 4 : Basketball 1 ; Baseball 1 ; Semi-Chorus 2. 4 : Glee Club 2. 4 : Library 2 : Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Science Club 4 ; Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4. GENEVIEV CZAPSKI Years in Weatville High School 4 : OjH retta 4 ; Basketball 1. 2 : Bast-ball 1. 2; Newspaper Staff 2: Semi-Chorus 4 : I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : R'.nters Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : G. A. A. 1.2: Basketball Captain 1 : I. B. I. Program Committal. WILLIAM IPORSKY. •‘Billy Years in Westville High School 4 : Football 1. 2. 3. 4 . Basketball 2. 3. 4: Track 2. 3. 4 : Newspai er Staff 3 : Operetta 3. 4: Orchestra 3: I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Vice-President of I. B. I. s 4 : “W” Association 3. 4. Page Thirty-five Page Thirty-six GEORGE MEIN ART. •Mi • Years in Westville Hiich School 3 £ ; Vice-President of Sjpho-more Class 2 : Newspaper Staff SVj : I. B. I. 1. 2. 8 6 Science Club 3 £ : Sec.-Treas. of Science Club 3 y : Athletic Board of Control 3 : Owl 3‘ j : Senior PUj S i. AGATHA PASSIS. “Arites” Years in Westville Hiich School 4 : Operetta 1 : Student Council 3 4; Philo 1. 2. 3. 4: Rooters Club 1. 2. 3 j ; Owl 3 4- HELEN I'RBVICH. “Ukraine Years in Westville Hiich School 4 ; Basketball 1. 2. 4 ; Baseball 1. 2 : Newspaper Staff 4 ; I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Office 4 : Rooters Club I. 2. 3. 4. ALFRED PACIUKIEWICZ. “Al” A “Split Wars in Westville Hiich School 4 ; Football 3. 4 ; Basketball 4 : Track 3. 4 ; Orchestra 3. 4 ; I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4: “W” As-sociation 4. FRANCES DELTIVA. “Fritaia” Years in Westville Hiich School 1. 2. 4; Baske ball 1. 2. 4: Volleyball 1. 2. 4 ; Baseball 1. 2. 4 : Newspaper Staff 2 : Operetta 2: Semi- Chorus 2 : Orchestra 1 ; L B. L 1. 2. 4 : Library 4 : Rooters Club 1. 2. 4; G. A. A. 1. 2. ALBERTA LUCILLE BROOKS. “Bertie Years in Westville Hiich School 4 ; Basketball 1. 2 : Volleyball 1 ; Baseball 1 : Operetta 2. 4 : Semi-Chorus 2. 4 : Glee Club 3; Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4 ; G. A. A. 1. 2. RAYMOND FRANK MITCHELL. “Ray“ Years in Westville Hiich School 4 ; Football 2. 3. 4 ; Basketball 4 ; Track 1. 2. 4 ; Junior Play 3; Operetta 2. 3. 4 ; Boys Quartet 3: Student Council 3; Philo 1. 2. 3. 4; President of Philo Society 4 ; Science Club 4 ; “W“ Association 3. 4. 't. t Paice Thirty-seven VMK t Aims'. JOE RAM AS. Ramy Years in Wcatvill Hitch School 4 : Track 4 : Sport Editor of Annual Staff 4 : Orchestra 1. 2 : I. B I. 1. 2. 3. 4 : Football Manatcer 3 ; Science Club 3. 4 : ••W” Association 3. 4. MARY MITCHELL Years in Westville Hitch School 4 ; I. B. I. 1. 2. 3. 4 ; Rooters Club 1. 2. 3. 4 : Office Work 4 : Newspaper Staff 4 ; Basketball I. 2. JJf .-Ty HELEN CORZ DOC HAWES BLARNEY. ••Did” Year in Weatvil'e Hitch School 5 : Foo-hall 3. 4 : Track 1. 2. 3. 4 : Philo 1. 2. 3. 4 : Science Club 4 : W” Association 3. 4. ANNA MARIE BALEIK AS. “Ann” Years in Westville Hitch School 3' «t : Philo 1. 2. 3. 4; Rooters Club 1. 2, 8%. LEO BURDfcEUS. ‘‘Nap ' Years in Westville Hitch School 8V : Football 2. 3 : I. B. I. 1. 2. 31 : Science Club 8 : ”W” Association 81‘i. JOE SLOAN. ••Dun” Patce Thirty-nine Class Prophecy UT EAREST COUSIN: We've started to work on our class annual. Please give me some ideas on how to arrange our pictures and write-ups. “Perhaps if I tell you of my classmates you will get an idea of what you want yours to be. Let’s get the class of ’27 annual from my souvenir trunk and we’ll go over it. “This is George Krivisky, our last class president. He is now an electrical engineer in New York. He is famous for not being in a single railroad accident. “Here’s Owen McArdle. Owen was the scientist of our class. He won renown when he succeeded in boiling an egg by wireless. “Camillea won fame when she posed for the international artist, Wilbur Jessup. They were later married. “Oh. I know this one! Isn’t she the artist wre heard over the radio last night? Yes, that’s Marjorie. Although a prima donna, having made her debut at the LaSalle Opera house in Italy, she insists upon singing over the radio so that everyone will have a chance to hear her. “This is Alfred Paciukiewicz. He is now President of the United Bachelorhood of America. “Here’s Lucy Rautkis. Of course she is happily married and she is still on her honeymoon. The last time I heard of her she was visiting the Hawaiian Islands. “There’s John Walters. He is now the owner of the greatest soap factory in the state. John is known for the violet scent which he insists that all his articles shall have. “You’ve surely heard of Joe Ramas, haven’t you? Isn’t he the lawyer debating on the cause of the present crime wave in Chicago? “Yes, Joe always was good at arguing. “Here’s Mary Mitchell and Helen Urevich. Mary is stenographer to the Governor of Illinois, and Helen is typist for the largest Mail Order house in the world. “Next we have Anne Aleknas and Anne Balser. Contrary to all expectations they started an old maid’s home which is opposite the Bachelors’ Home. The Bachelors come over and sit in the parlor on Wednesdays and the old maids return the visit on Saturdays. “Here’s the cook of our class. Katie could bake the best pies! At present she is the manager of the Elks Grill Room having won fame for her “non-tuff” pie crusts. “Alberta just looks like a school-marm. Yet she is known far and wide for her skill in dressmaking. She is very successful as a professional dressmaker. “Anna Savoldi owns an exclusive tea shop on 5th Ave., New York. She won fame with her invention of non-skid spaghetti which the world knows as ‘Spavoldi.’ “This is Mona Kelly. She achieved fame as a dancer. Mona is at present the idol of Africa, having introduced the Black Bottom to the natives. “John Myers is now coach at the Leland Stanford University in California. He is known to all for the inspiring talks he gives his team before going to play a hard game. John was Captain of our football team. “Isn’t this Mary Mazeikas? Our athletic director often speaks of Page Forty VMK 4AMII.S'. CLASS PROPHECY—Continued her. She recently rivaled Gertrude Ederle’s popularity when she dived off the rock of Gibralter. Yes, she’s still living. I remember she always did like strenuous exercise. “This is Carroll Henderson. He is predicted as a second Caruso, having the most wonderful tenor voice. “Here’s Leo Burdzeus. Everyone said he’d be a judge. He always had something to say in our Commercial Law Class. “Anna Baleikas is still in Nurses training. It’s hard to tell what Anna’ll do as she was one of the quiet ones. “This is Ray Mitchell. He is now the present state entomologist. “Here’s Agatha. She is still preaching Atheism, being an assistant to the great attorney, Mr. Darrow'. “Mike Uporsky and George Meinart are prominent business men. The former is a radio dealer and the latter is engaged in the meat market business. “Frances Dalton is now manager of the ‘Rent-a-Car’ garage in Centerville. “Alex Stanevich is now running for Senatorship from Illinois. Present reports are greatly in his favor. “This is Dock Blakeney. He is Dean of the Dept, of Agriculture at the U. of C. “Surely, you’ve heard of Billie Uporsky. He is starring on the Harvard team. As this is his last year he had many offers—to enter the movies. I wonder if he will follow Red Grange into the movies? “Here’s Genevieve Czapski. Contrary to all predictions she is a school teacher, while this young miss, Sophie Mazilausky, is starring for the Fox Film, Inc. “Here you are, Margaret, and you became an explorer, being sent out by the Smithsonian Institute of New York. You’re known for your discovery of Chopin’s ‘Lost Chord,’ and also ‘The Missing Link.’ “Thanks coz, your class surely turned out to be a prominent set.” “The pleasure is all mine, dear, for in helping you I have been able to recall all those pleasant memories of yesterday.” Class Will IT is customary upon passing a milestone on life’s journey for each to leave something behind worthy of note. It is with serious mien the Senior Class of ’27 bids adieu to its Alma Mater as it passes into new fields of labor. I, having assumed the role of barrister for the members of this class (who are, to date, of unsound mind and possessed by all the faculty) and before the Judiciary Committee, do make record of the several bequests which ye shall know by all these presents. Anna Aleknas wills to Helen Hickman her wide experience with, and knowledge of men; to Irene Kelly she leaves her love for out-of-town sheiks; and to Margaret Ramas, her soft voice. Anna Baleikas wills her stature to Mike Gerrib; her deep bass voice to Loretta Bernard; and her shyness, bashfulness and melodious giggle to Violet Holcomb. Anna Balser wills her position as cheer leader to anyone as loud and peppy as she; her forward and sometimes bold manner to Julia Maross; and her slim figure to Leta Van Lanken. Paire Forty-one Dock Blakeney wills his assembly seat to Dona'd Gilman. (Dock claims it to be a very good seat and generously offers the chewing gum found there to Donald and his friends). He also wills his inclinations as a missionary to the natives of Timbuktu; and his track suit to Harry Pettigrew'. Katie Blakeney wills her perfect complexion to Florence Henderson; her recipe for pies to Miss Cade; and the dates that she never keeps to Gladys Boyd. Leo Burdzeus wdlls his Ford to “Chubs” on condition that he take good care of it and never runs it on the rim; his gentlemanly qualities he leaves to Jesse Messaeh and all his chewed-up pencils to any old blockhead. Marjorie Buskirk wdlls w'hat she doesn’t know in Geometry to James Kelly; her vampish eyes to Bertha Sedlak; and her question mark look to Frances Miller. Genevieve Czapski wills her numerous beaux to Miss Mason; her size 2A shoe to Charlie Wilson; and her popularity to Coach Miller. Frances Deltuva wills her “I love me” attitude to Georgetown; her ability to knock home runs to Genevieve Klimik; and her boyish bob to the other she-males. Carroll Henderson wills his general appearance as a blonde to Pete Perona; all the honkies, files, and combs taken from girls to Jesse Moyer; his preference for girls named Frances to the fellows who fall for Frances Milew'sky. Wilbur Jessup wills his tw'o pearly front teeth to the football team to keep as a relic of the 1926 Watseka game; his self-conceit to Josephine Blass (or perhaps to Mary Alunas) ; his evening strolls which eventually lead southward, to anyone w'ho wishes to accompany him. Mona Kelly wills her Titian hair to Mr. Guin to be used as a torch of knowledge; her fondness for jewelry she leaves to Queen Marie of Rou-mania; her general cuteness to Mrs. Thomas. George Kriviskey wills his speed to the Westville Fire Department; his love for dish-water blondes to his brother Pete; and to Mr. Neumann he leaves his countless bets and bargains with girls. (He wishes to take with him his fondness for Burns!) Mary Mazeikas wil s her good humor and her fondness for teasing to John Reana; her Chicago sheik to Anna Yesunas; and her athletic ability to Frances Miller. Sophie Mazilausky wills her numerous dance steps to Stella Melecosky; her fondness for Miss Cade to the Sewing class; and her Science club pin to a future member of the said club. Owen McArdle wills his pleasing personality to Mildred Smith; his ability as an orator to Walter Larson; all the prizes he has won for dancing the latest Charleston steps he leaves to Marlatts. George Meinart wills the twinkle in his eye to Joseph Frankino; his chumminess with Butch to John Sharkey; his willingness to Joe Caccia. Mary Mitchell wills her speed in typing to Anna Tuvada; her fairy tread to Helen Koepke; and her giggle to the Freshie girls. Ray Mitchell wills his funny faces to Lon Chaney to be used in his next picture; his resemblance to Gladys Boyd he leaves to anyone who is willing to claim the honor (?) ; his place in the quartet to John Vendelsky. John Meyers wills his preference for “high school widows” to Bright Eyes to be used w hen he grows up; his tendency to gossip to the teachers; and his amazing assembly speeches to Stanley Golcynski. Camillea Notar wills her continual smile to—oh, just any old grouch; her dates with Wilbur, she leaves to Helen Czapski providing she keeps Paici Forty-two 4msr. o r v CLASS WILL—Continued them with some one else; and the French way of rolling her eyes to Shorty Tison. Alfred Paciukiewicz wills his cornet to Roy McArdle, as well as his place in the orchestra; his giant stride to Colleen Kyger; and his coupe to his father’s chickens. Agatha Passis wills her kiss-proof lipstick to Tessie Slazas; her dignity as a Senior to Amelia Gopshus; and her graceful carriage to Charles Benedict. Joe Ramas wills his argumentative tendencies to next year’s debaters; his adherence to Clarence Darrow’s Theory on Evolution he leaves to the zoo; and his worldiness, acquired in one visit to Chicago to Frank Cowles. Lucy Rauktis wills her fidelity to a certain college student to other girls—not so faithful; she leaves to Harriet Byron her lessons in swimming; and her hobby-horse walk to Helen Gorz. Anna Savoldi wills her interest in a certain teacher to “Evelyn” or to the future Editor of the “Westville High”; she wills her baby-talk to Jane Ann Guin; her surplus fat to Ellen Drabant. Alex Stanevich wills his genius as an artist to next year’s Janus staff; his strong voice to the “cowboy baritone”; and his marcel a la naturelle to Russel Herman. Billy Uporsky wills his popularity to “Frankie’s Place”; his twists and turns used in football to Allan Elliot who will probably find them useful in his sad life of dodging the girls; his baby-face he wills to Miss Jackson. Mike Uporsky wills his studious and reserved manner to William Karaiaitus; his ability in running to Stanley Bernotas; and his perfect style of hairdress to Julia Burdzeus. Helen Urevich wills her boy friend to Lucille Christenson (because Lucille always was kind to dumb animals) ; her blush she leaves to Marvin Herman; and her Senior ring and pin to the Junior class to be looked at and admired until theirs arrive. John Walters wills his car to Mr. Neumann, to be used in case Mr. Neumann’s car has a nervous breakdown; his authority on love to Elinor Glyn; his keenness in knowing just which tune to sing to which girl, he leaves to Tony Gardzulis. Margaret Yersavich leaves her good grades to Alpy Galinausky with the request that he share them with Pete Perona occasionally; the tears she has shed over her studies she leavse to Josephine Redulis; and the ninth hour slips that she never received to Joe Sloan. The Senior Class, as a whole, does hereby will and bequeath to Mr. Guin, our principal, to the faculty, and to the underclassmen, our best wishes for the best of schools in the many years to come. I hereby certify the above record to be untrue, subjects being of unsound mind, having been possessed by the Faculty for four years; where-unto I illegally fix the seal of W. T. H. S. for the Class of ’27. Pag Forty-three 1’iffe Forty-four jJutttnrs Paire Forty-five Top Row : Rakaosky. Cowlr . Ryron. Yu has. Melee oaky. Moyer. Koepke. f.jwer Row: Hihle. Chriatrnaon. Herman. Kelly, (ialinaunky. Czapiki. C. Ra avirh Junior Class History I'M September, 1924, at the beginning of our High School career, the J. Class of ’28, some fifty strong, entered Westville Township High School with the ambition of scoring a higher point in the progressive field of education. We elected the following officers: Ann Balser, President; Helen Hickman, Vice-President; and Pete Perona, Secretary and Treasurer. Although freshmen, several of the boys were on the football squad and received minor letters, Al’en Elliott and Stanley Golcynski participating in almost enough games to earn a letter. The girls’ basketball team won the Inter-Class tournament. Not only were we prominent in social and athletic affairs but the honor roll each six weeks carried a good number of our class.- The following year upon returning to take up our studies where we had left off the previous May, we were disappointed to find that we had lost some of our members. Yet in all, our class numbered sixty, since three new valuable members, Helen Gilkey of Ridgefarm; Helen Czapski and Andrew Symanski, both of Hegeler had joined us. At the first class meeting held for election of officers, the following were elected to the honored positions: John Vendelsky, President; George Meinart, Vice-President and Marjorie Buskirk, Secretary and Treasurer. Helen Czapski and John Vendelsky represented us in the Student Council. Again we were prominent in all activities—dramatics, music, declamation. athletics and social activites. A few of us were chosen for the honorary society. Members of our class could also be found in the Science Club. Among the members of our class are several students familiarly known as Mid-year Juniors. These students entered Westville High School in 1924. By taking one or two extra subjects a semester they are considered as Seniors. In spite of this handicap, several of them are continually on the honor roll. Anna Balser, one of this group, deserves mention for her activity, as she has been an enthusiastic cheer leader since her entrance. Ptg Forty-nix 'fm4msr. 4a (O 577 Top Kow: Tuvada. Razavich. Redulia. E’liot. Bernard. (.o!cynaki. Boyd. Bottom Row: Vcndclnky. Ilichman. Larson. Sedlnk. Lardzuli . Blass Vanauskas. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY—Continued In January, 1925, twenty-four new students entering as Freshmen joined our c’ass. Only nine of these are now attending. These are also known as as Mid-year students but will graduate in ’28. Returning for our third year, we elected as our officers, Anna Tuvada, President; Vera Milewski, Vice-President; and Gladys Boyd, Secretary and Treasurer. Anna for the second time represented us in the Student Council as the class president becomes a member automatically. John Vendelsky was chosen as elected member. This year as in the previous years both girls and boys showed great interest in athletics. Stanley Golcynski from our class, was chosen as Captain of next year’s football team. Allen Elliott, Frank Razavich, Charles Razavich and Joe Vanauskas, have made their letters this year. A number of our boys also were on the basketball team, Frank Razavich being chosen on the first all County Team and on the second team of the Sidell Tournament. Another promising basketball plaver is John Sharkey, who has received many favorab e comments on his ability. The girls were somewhat disappointed in their tournaments of basketball. Yet those teams winning them had to put up a hard fight. The baseball tournament has not as yet been held, and here’s hoping that we will have better luck in it than we did in basketball. Members of outclass play in the orchestra, and large number of the girls in the Semichorus are from our class. John Vendelsky is associate editor on the annual this year and thus familiarized with all the work on the output of an annual, will be next year’s Editor-in-Chief. Members of our class chosen on the Owls Society in December were: G!adys Boyd, Josephine Blass, Loretta Bernard, John Sharkey, Anna Tuvada and John Vendelsky. As is the custom for the Junior class to give a play, we gave “Bashful Mr. Bobbs.” It was a huge success due to the ceaseless efforts of Miss Jackson, the coach. Several Juniors are also on the newspaper staff—which shows that the Junior class is there wherever a lot of work is required. Pt fl Fi'rty-Mv«n Top Row: Mi lew ski. Perona. (iop«huR. Mitchell. Rurdzeu . Pociu . VanLnnken. Bottom Row: Sokolofski. Sharkey. Ferpoto. Stulginski. Galuia. Darzinakaa. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY—Continued Last but not least we have a high standing in scholastic rating. A few of our members are A students and many appear on the honor roll every six weeks. The medal offered to the one writing the best essay on who was greater, Lincoln, or Washington, was also won by a member of our class. This is worthy of note as such honors require a lot of work and few are fortunate enough to win them. So this ends the history of our class. Next year we plan to return and take up our duties, achieve greater honors, graduating as one of the best classes the high school has ever known. “The True Abraham Lincoln” (This Essay, Written by Anna Tuvada, a Junior, Won First Prize in the Illinois Watch Company Essay Contest on Lincoln) TTNITED STATES OF AMERICA has become the ideal of many coun-tries. Her people enjoy all the liberties of a free nation. These liberties were not brought about without strife and contentions. In its brief history, the nation has been divided into two parts, the North and the South. By the firm guiding hand and clear mind of such men as Lincoln, the two sections have been welded into one nation of united effort. The character of this great man, and the manner in which he portrayed his characteristics, had much to do in making our nation what it is today. Had he and other great leaders not believed and carried out the high ideals of honesty, justice, patriotism, and liberty, which are some of its ideals, America, most probably, would have been a different nation. The character of Abraham Lincoln embodied a great number of notable traits. It marked him as a friend to all and especially of the poor people. The following facts bearing upon different periods of his life and incidents which may seem small in themselves but yet serve to show and Page Forty-eight mm: -a (O +- illustrate the habits, traits of disposition and character, the heart, head, the humor and melancholy of this pure, kind, gentle, decided and steadfast man. Abraham Lincoln portrays the highest type of honesty. He was known to all his friends and associates as “Honest Abe.” Honest in thought, in word, and in deed, there never was any occasion in his life when he feared to look an enemy in the face, or shrank from having any of his actions, whether public or private, examined by the eagle eye of truth. If his birth was humble and he came from the ordinary class of poor laboring people, he knew the severe struggles, the plain living, and self denial which is a priceless discipline to a man of ambition, determined to gain place and power, to uplift the race and benefit his country and mankind. He was determined. As a boy, Lincoln began to show signs of the splendid determination and resourcefulness which, later in his life, were to place him in the President’s chair. He was sensitive and conscientious at all times and in every relation of life, and never in youth or manhood did he knowingly do wrong to any one. The marked qualities and salient traits of his character were his kindness and patience, honesty, integrity, humor, patriotism, and ambition, and his moral and physical courage. His integrity is proved by all his acts, whether they were private, public or official. He never betrayed a cause or party, a friend or the people. His kindness and humanity were innate, he was always considerate of man, beast or bird. Although he was big, strong, very fearless and straightforward, he was never rough to those weaker than himself. The tenderheartedness which he possessed even as a boy, who, perfectly strong in body and brimming over with energy could not bring himself to trap a squirrel, or change a happy, flying bird into a little blood stained heap of feathers, and which later in life made him take the side of the defenseless slave, or protect from punishment the soldier who had turned tail in battle, or pardon the man who had thoughtlessly committed a crime. Abraham Lincoln was ambitious—a laudable ambition, seeking position, expecting to benefit his country. He once said to his closest friend. Joshua Speed, that he did not wish to die until the world was better for his having lived. His moral courage was potent and sublime, as often shown in the Legislature of Illinois, Congress of the United States, and in his wise and efficient administration of the Federal Government, in the most critical days of the Civil War. His love of liberty, justice, and righteousness was visible and manifest to all, in every purpose and act during his entire life. During the long Page Forty.nine and dreary days of the civil war, his patience and kindly heart won the admiration of all his countrymen. By his decisions and avowal of his convictions of a slaveholder’s right to hold a slave in the territory of the Union, he lost a senatorial race in 1858, only to win the Presidency in 18G0. There was in him that innate sense of justice, which disabled him when on the wrong side. He could not successfully make black white. This is especially true during the period that he was a lawyer. When he knew, for instance, that a client of his was in the right, he would argue with intense ardor to make others see the argument as he did, but when he knew that his client was in the wrong, something within him, disabled him in such a way that he could not win the case successfully. Lincoln’s humor was hearty. He loved to play practical jokes on his companions when he was a boy. His ready humor and good nature made him a favorite with every one. Taking all of Lincoln’s characteristics as a whole, his honesty, truthfulness, determination, sympathetic nature, sensitiveness, integrity and humor bring to our minds the true Abraham Lincoln. Incidents such as these, point out the man, himself, and which made him one of our most famous presidents. Had he not possessed these remarkable traits and characteristics, our nation would have been, perhaps, governed differently today. Without doubt, the North and South would not have been re-united had he not possessed a firm guiding hand and clear mind to rule our country as he did. The characteristics of “Honest Abe,” formed the true Abraham Lincoln, and which made him the kind, gentle and amiable man, which the people of the United States all love and cherish. Pa fe Fifty 1‘aice Fifty-one “Our History Lesson” “Listen, my children, and you shall hear,” said Alison, one day, “Of the tale of—no, not Paul Revere, and his wonderful one-horse shay— But of Christopher Columbus, who sailed the dark blue sea Until he found America in Fourteen hundred and ninety-three. “Well, the story goes, when Christopher was just a little shaver. He thought up in his mind a scheme to win Queen ’Bella’s favor. First, he plots and plans, and plans and plots for a way to win her hand And at last concludes the best way is to find her some new land. “So Christopher, he takes a ship and sails the ocean blue Until he finds America—now he don’t know what to do. Arises a new objection. (He was not one to shirk). But how to get it home to her? ‘I gad! the plan won’t work!’ “So he hits upon a new one, although ’tis one he hates. He gives it to George Washington, head of the United States. ‘Hot dog!’ cried Georgie Washington, ‘Now we’ve new land to settle!’ But Columbus only sailed away—George put him on his nettle. “And then at last he reached his home and rushed to see his queen; But she, with scorn and proud disdain, cried, ‘Soak him on the bean!’ ‘And why?’ asked Christopher, bewildered. She said, ‘Sir Walter’s best For once in crossing mud with you, you just laid down your vest.’ “But when they took poor Chris away, he bowed and doffed his tarn, And proudly uttered these last words, ‘So’s your old man!’ ” Page Fifty-two I'aire Fifty-three i nplt0ttton,0 Sophomore Class History THE present Sophomores represent the largest Sophomore class which has ever attended the Westville High School. Our Freshman Class consisted of seventy-five students, but we have lost twenty-seven of the original number. After a few weeks of school we met and elected the following class officers to work for us and represent us “Through thick and thin : President.................John Sharkey Vice-President............Francis Miller Secretary-Treasurer.....Vivian Symanski John Sharkey and Emma Ferpotto were our chosen members in the Student Council. In our Freshman year in Athletics our boys made a good showing. Charles Razavich received a “W” and John Sharkey and Tony Lutchkas were on the squad. Albert Miller was on the basketball team a team composed of one Junior, three Seniors and the one Sophomore. The boys came second in the Inter-Class tournament. This year our achievements were better than in the previous year. Those who made the football team were John Sharkey and Charles Razavich. Albert Miller again made the basketball team, several boys made the squad and from these will be picked some of the next year’s players. Fir ! Row: Poriu . Nausid. Mazilausly. Yesunas. Hale kas. Aim. Morris. Slaza . Mali ka . Second Row: Smith. Holcomhe. Auskalius. Druhant. Kaukia. Lerrhalk. C’arp. Hill. Miller. Kyger. Third Row: Herman. McArdle. Pitchford. Rayle . Kelly. Larson. Morris. Missuas. Fourth Row: Ragle. Miller. Lutcha. Wilson. Shaffer. I'rban. Darzinskis. Page Fifty-four SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY—Continued The girls are also enthusiastic participants in athletics. Contrary to expectations, however, they were eliminated in the basketball tournament, having been defeated by the Seniors. The volley ball tournament has not as yet been played and they are working hard to be the victors. Several of the Sophomore members are members of the Orchestra. The semi-chorus has a large number of our girls. Of these many have taken part in the operetta and various other musical activities. Charles Benedict, one of our class, has won honors for himself and his class by being in the boys’ quartet and by having the ability to play the harmonica very well and is requested to perform at parties, Friday morning assemblies, plays and various other doings. The Sophomore class is well represented in dramatics and some of our members have represented their literary societies in the contest in the previous year as well as this year. Several of our members have had the honor of being elected to the Owl society. At the last election, however, John Sharkey was the only fortunate one. Socially we have done as well as could be expected. In November we gave our first party. It was the first party given since the return of dancing. The greater part of the evening was spent in this entertainment. The Virginia Reel was danced and a few games were played. Everyone had an enjoyable time. The second semester we hope to give a bigger and better party than we have ever given. The Sophomore scholarship is also one to be noticed. The “six weeks” and “finals” do not pass without having many Sophs listed on both the honor roll and exemption list. It is our desire to set an example for the classes to come. We shall strive in every way to become a better class that we may be worthy of this honor. It will pay anybody to watch this class in the future. We know that we are passing through the stage of the under classman and that we soon will have the heavy burdens of the Junior year falling on us. Nevertheless we expect to finish the race with a sturdy grip and to uphold the traditions of old W. T. H. S. P� bo Fifty-five Page Fifty-aix lErrahman � r«Re Fifty-seven PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING Page Sixty auo- jxig a «,i maipv m: 4amiit $jAjt Top Row: Jruup. Notar. Kriviskey. Halser. Stanevich. Bottom Row: Rama . Rauktii . Y'endelaky, Dunkirk. Mazeikas. Meyers. The Janus Staff FOLKS, meet the “Janus” Staff—that hard-working, talented group of artists, ad-getters and typists that has created the new year-book. Industrious? Yes. Slackers? No. Just what efforts were put forth, what difficulties overcome, and how much midnight oil burned, only the Staff knows. But, at the end of their labors lay the prize—a book of memories. The Staff began working early in the year, determined that there should be no lagging, so that at the last minute, “rush” articles would become necessary. Leading them through the fray was George Krivisky, Editor-in-Chief, and assisting him was John Vendelsky, Junior, nad future editor of the coming year’s book. Wilbur Jessup and Alex Stanevich were our Art Editors, creating pictures and cartoons that were well worthy of praise; Marjorie Buskirk as our Literary Editor, wrote up the Social and news articles; Lucy Rauktis collected and arranged Snap-shots and photographs; Joe Ramas, as Sport Editor, wrote up our athletic events; Anna Balser, Joke and Calendar Editor, had to record our year’s events as we'l as to supply wit and humor; Camillea Notar, Mary Mazeikas and Helen Gorz typed our finished products; John Mevers as Business Manager, collected ads with astonishing facility; and, last but not least, Mr. Thomas, advisor, had the very difficult position of conducting the Staff along the paths that led us finally to our goal—the finished product of the Janus. Paire Sixty-throe Paice Sixty-four ?me Mmsr$ Top Row: lfender on. Savoldi. Tuvada. Meinart. Blamt. KrduliH. MrArdle. Middlr Row: Miller Korpkr. Sharkey. Boyd. VanauMkan. Veraavich. Aleknaa. Front Row: Mazilauxky, Sloan. Urevich, Ctardzulis. Mitchell. IT was on November 23, 1921, that the Westville High made its first appearance. Previous to this all school news and activities had been recorded and read at Society Programs. Mr. C. E. Sutherd, former coach, started the paper and was its first advisor. At first it was a Junior Class activity, published by the Junior Class. The paper grew in size and quality and three years ago under Miss Dependahl it became an all school activity. The first year the paper was only getting started but it was through their efforts that the paper is what it is at the present state. In 1922-23 the paper was increased in size to InVfexllty from 12 4x9%. The third year Westville High published by the 1924 Juniors consisted of 6 pages until the February issue. Then it was changed to the present style of 18%xl2%. During the fourth year the Westville High was changed from a Junior Class activity to an all school paper. It has continued since to be an all school paper with great success. In the fifth year the paper was published bi-weekly instead of monthly and Mr. Neumann took the place as advisor. The sixth year’s and present Westville High is published bi-weekly by the students of the W. T. H. S. Many improvements and changes were made. A platform, which is the foundation of the paper, was made. Under Mr. Neumann’s experienced hand the paper has attained a better balance. At the “Newspaper and Annual Convention” held in Urbana each year the Westville High won second place in Class V in 1925, and was considered for Sweepstakes in 1926. The School Board noting the progress and importance the paper was achieving consented to contribute $100 yearly to the maintenance of the newspaper. The business men of the town have given us financial backing by taking advertising space in the paper. The paper has been greatly improved and it is hoped that the Staff of 1927-28 shall make greater changes so that the newspaper may take “Sweepstakes” next year. WESTVILLE HIGH PLATFORM 1. Promotion of Good Scholarship. 2. Maintaining a Spirit of Clean Sportsmanship. 3. Encouragement of all School Activities. Pmre Sixty-five Top How: Tuvada. Sharkey. Kriviakey. President; Moyer. Bottom Row : Jessup. Passia. Ferpotto. V’endelsky. The Student Council IN 1924, under the supervision of Principal Russell Guin, the first Student Council was organized. The object of this body was to promote and sponsor all ideas which would be of benefit to the school. It was decided that the president of each class should automatically become a member, and that each class should have a representative besides their president— the Senior class being allowed two. In order to be a member of this organization, a student must have the requirements of good character. leadership, and scholarship. In the last two years, this governing body has progressed to such an extent that they are now sponsoring every affair. They have proved themselves capable of deciding for themselves the little problems of school life. They have visited other schools and made reports to Mr. Guin and the student body. They have taken steps to eliminate the faults of our school. They take care of Friday morning assemblies, give and manage the Hallowe’en and St. Patrick’s parties, and give matinee dances for the students several times a semester. They have organized an Athletic Board of Control which arranges and takes care of football and basketball games during the year. Last but not least, they have organized an Honorary Society, the “Owls,” which bestows honor where honor is due. The members of the Student Council, chosen by the various classes early in the school year, are: Seniors, George Krivisky, President; Wilbur Jessup, and Agatha Passis; Juniors, Anna Tuvada, Secretary and Treasurer, and John Ven-delsky; Sophomores, John Sharkey and Emma Ferpotto; Freshmen, Ruby Moyer and Adolph Rhimhus. Paxe Sixty-nix Owls rpHE “OWLS ' is the only honorary society of Westville High. It is the A first and only honorary society of its kind to be formed. The students who form this society are those who have worked energetically and willingly for the benefit of their school. Many students who have done excellent work for the school and are always ready to give a helping hand, never receive any praise of encouragement, only on few' occasions, when they are complimented by their fellow students, or by members of the faculty. Many students who have done their work w’ell receive no recognition for their good work, but are only classed as students who have graduated from Westville Township High School. To give these students more recognition and to rew'ard those w’ho have worked for the benefit of the school, to make the school one to be proud of, the Student Council of ’25 organized this honorary society. Another purpose of this organization is to create competition among the students and to leave the names of the worthy students who have made the “Owl Society” in the minds of those who have lacked the ambition to try and gain a place in this society. Ten per cent of the student body is elected to this society annually. Ever since this society has been organized, it has been the custom for the Student Council to elect six per cent of the student body in the fall election in December, and four per cent by the faculty during the spring election in April. A get-to-gether luncheon is given each semester for the members of this organization. Such luncheons are usually given by Mr. Guin. The cooking classes with the aid of Miss Cade, the domestic science teacher, have charge of the preparation for the luncheon. Only those members w’ho are active are invited. So far, four luncheons of this kind have been given since this society has been organized. The students who form this society receive distinction from the other students. Although this society is not as active an organization as a few of the other activities, nevertheless those wrho made the society have something to be proud of. Page Sixty-seven Pago Sixty-right tfME 4AHII S'. Literary Societies rpHE Emerald Literary Society was organized in 1925. This society was A to consist of Freshmen, exclusively, because of the increased enrollment of the class. The first meeting was held in December and we elected the following officers: President, Mary Merghetti; Vice-President, Glenn Thomas; Secretary-Treasurer, Margaret Ramas. Our advisor was Miss Knoblock and she worked hard to make every program a success. The last play given by the Literary Society was entitled “Me and Betty.” The play happened in a little town. A burglar has come to town. The ladies of the town assemble at Mrs. Atkins’ home where the burglar is talked of. Mr. Atkins gets very scared at the tale of the burglar because he is the only man around town. The play ends with finding the burglar is a brother of Mrs. Larkins and not a burglar after all. The following characters were represented in this play: Florence Henderson, Glenn Thomas, Julia Maross, Jesse Messaeh, Effie Hugo, Laura Sydes and Helen Ramsey. If we do as well in the 1927 Spring contest as we have in the past, we are sure to make a good showing and perhaps—who knows?—win the cup. The Philomathean Literary Society was organized in 1921 with Mr. Clinton File as advisor, Naomie Buskirk, President; Joseph Carp, Vice-President; and Pete Chapausky, Secretary and Treasurer. The Philomatheans, as a fitting celebration for their fifth anniversary are going to try to win the new Inter-literary cup that is given in the spring to the Literary Society scoring the highest number of points in the Inter-literary contest. For three successive years the I. B. I.’s have won the contest so that last year the cup went into their permanent possession. This year a new cup will be given and the Philos with “Try, try again” as their motto are determined that this year the honor shall be theirs. The officers of the society for the year are: Miss Mabel Jackson as advisor; Ray Mitchell, President; and Frances Miller, Secretary and Treasurer. At the beginning of the year Leo Lucas was elected President and Ray Mitchell, Vice-President but upon the death of Leo, Ray automatically became President. This year the I. B. I. Literary Society held their first meeting in the science room. The following officers were elected: President, Mona Kelly; Vice-President, Wilbur Jessup; Secretary, William Uporsky. Mr. Thomas was appointed advisor. They started the year off successfully by giving the first literary program of the year which proved a credit to the society. They are well represented in Dramatics this year and there are many aspirants for places in the dramatic field which gives promise of an excellent showing in the annual inter-literary society meet three consecutive years which entitles them to keep the silver cup permanently. Spurred on by this incentive they are putting forth every effort to win the contest again this year and thereby keep their record clean. I’a«e Seventy 4ANU Clubs SCIENCE CLUB THE SCIENCE CLUB, organized last year by Mr. Thomas for members of his science classes, was reorganized this year by the new science members. A meeting was held during the first of the year and the following officers were elected. President......................Mona Kelly Vice-President.................Anna Balser Secretary-Treasurer........George Meinart They agreed to meet every two weeks at which three member- would give a discussion on some topic of interest in the scientific world This is followed by refreshments and games. The second semester they changed their meetings to once a month with five science talks at each meeting. There are twenty members in this year’s science club showing a decided increase over last year’s enrollment. The pins are to be the same as last year’s, that of a skull and crossbones but a guard has been added. The first semester they put on a short entertainment in the assemvJ; featuring science and they put on a similar act in the second. It is ais a custom to visit some place of interest along the lines of science at some time during the year. THE JOURNALISM CLUB During Mp; Neumann’s second year as Westville High School Newspaper Advisor, he decided that if the Staff was more acquainted with the working of the newspaper,,it might have more chance to win first place in the Newspapp s ntests.' He decided that they should have a meeting entirely devoted to Xearn'ing� «bout the newspaper and how to put it up. This was called the Journalism Club. The officers elected were: Anna Savoldi, President; Anna Tuvada, Vice-President. The staff members met two times a month to have talks, given by one of their number, and to help arrange the “dummy The talks were on various subjects. They dealt with the work of the news and sport reporters and also with die other branches of the paper. The speeches mainly consisted in giving to the members of the Staff “pointers” on their work, how to go about it, and how they might improve it. Those who have read the newspaper know that the work this year has become better as the year progressed. VOCATIONAL CLUB The vocational club was organized in 1927 under the leadership of Mr. Bushnell, Manual Training Instructor. The purpose of the club was to aid in placing Manual Arts on a basis with other school subjects. So often, a student takes Manual Training because he cannot pass anything else, hence the trend of lowering the study of woodwork is prevalent. The club fostered better ideas in designing, the making of more valuable furniture, more attention to finishing and staining and the beginning of carpentry. The club has had a dominating affect on the work of the class as could be seen in the fine exhibit which the boys displayed in the store windows of some of the “down town” hardware stores. Page Seventy-one vme tAMi s: (O Music Department ORCHESTRA FIVE years ago, under the supervision of Miss Ruth Farmer, the West-ville High School Orchestra was organized and started on its road to success. From little and green material she developed an orchestra, and each year the orchestra progressed. Miss Bertha Parkin being the second instructor. This year under the direction of Miss Helen Mason, it has become a fine eighteen-piece affair. The orchestra has played for several assembly programs. Student Council dances, parties, and has assisted in entertaining audiences “between acts” in high school plays and operettas. As a special performance, the orchestra and the entire music department broadcasted from the Armory at Danville, Station W. C. B. S. The orchestra has lately entered into a contest at Watseka and is expecting to bring home several honors. We are indebted to Mr. Alison, history teacher, for his assistance in playing the cornet. Taking it all in all, the orchestra has had a very successful year, and Miss Mason should be highly complimented for their success. THE BOYS' QUARTET The boys’ quartet, formed early in September of the first semester, is closing another successful season. The idea of having a regular boys’ quartet was started last year by Miss Mason. At that time both girls’ and boys’ quartets were organized, but this year only the latter was again continued. The quartet this year was composed of three seniors and one sophomore. They are John Walters, Carroll Henderson, Alex Stanevich, and Charles Benedict. It proved most popular and was met with applause wherever it went. The boys entertained at the annual Football Banquet, on Patron’s night, at several meetings of the Parent-Teachers Association, and at the Principals’ Banquet held in Danville at the Elks Club. In fact, wherever music was wanted, whether at school or public functions, the boys’ quartet was always called upon for a few numbers. They seldom missed singing in a Friday Morning Assembly Program and the students never tired of hearing them. We are proud of our quartet, and although not bragging, would back them against any in the county. Bring on your quartets! GLEE CLUB A new method was used this year in training the girls who were in the Glee Club. It was decided by Mr. Guin and Miss Mason that singing shou'd become a credited subject, and that a class should be conducted for the benefit of those who wished to take up this subject. Accordingly, every day some thirty girls met in the music room and underwent forty minutes of voice training. In March of the second semester, sixteen girls were chosen to represent the high school at Watseka in a contest which was to give them confidence for the later county meet. “Persian Serenade” and “Georgia Sleep Song,” were the two chosen songs. The girls have entertained several times this year. In Friday morning assemblies, they figured often. They also participated in the yearly musical entertainment which was given on Patron’s night. We are anticipating great things for them, not to mention the bringing home of a number of honors this year. Hage Seventy-three The Operetta ON February 12, 1927, the Music Department of Westville High School presented its annual operetta in the High School auditorium. The operetta was, “Pickles,” and was coached and directed by Miss Helen Mason, music instructor. The setting of the play is in Vienna. J. Jennison Jones, advertising expert for “Pennington’s Peter Piper Pickles,” comes to Vienna. While there, he meets Ilona, a gypsy, and it proves to be love at first sight. Lady Vivian De Lancy, an English lady, arrives at the Wurtzelpraeter Inn, owned by Hans, an innkeeper, at the same time as does Jonas Pennington, the millionaire, and his daughter, June. A poor artist, Arthur Crefont, is in love with June. Lady Vivian is searching for her daughter, lost when a baby. Kinski, a sleuth, plans to substitute her- daughter with Louisa, a German servant. Jigo, Ilona’s father, plots against the Americans but the tables are turned by Rumski and Bumski, Kinski’s sleuths. Ilona proves to be the long lost daughter of Lady Vivian. There are four love scenes—June Pennington and Arthur Crefont, w'ho has become wealthy at last by selling a picture; Lady Vivian and Jonas Pennington; Ilona and J. Jennison Jones; and a forced love between Louisa and Kinski. Jigo is jailed and everything turns out happily. Some of the characters were praised on their professional-like acting, and all were greeted with applause. The cast: J. Jennison Jones---------------------------Owen McArdle Hans----------------------------------------Wilbur Jessup Kinski--------------------------------------George Krivisky June Pennington-----------------------------Marjorie Buskirk Lady Vivian De Lancy________________________Anna Savoldi Louisa--------------------------------------Colleen Kyger Ilona---------------------------------------Gladys Boyd Jigo----------------------------------------Charles Benedict Jonas Pennington____________________________John Myers Arthur Crefont______________________________Alex Stanevich Bumski--------------------------------------John Walters Rumski--------------------------------------Billy Uporsky Gypsy Men and a Dazzling Chorus. Paire Seventy-four MMS'x Junior Play THE Juniors scored another hit when they presented the play “Bashful Mr. Bobbs” at the High School Auditorium, March 9, 1927. The cast was selected by Miss Jackson, Miss Cade and Miss Coe. The sponsors of the play were Miss Jackson and Mr. Neumann. John Vendelsky, as the fresh country product, Leta Von Lanken, as the landlady and John Sharkey as “Bashful Mr. Bobbs’’ produced much laughter during the performance. The play was liberally endowed with exciting events. Bashful Mr. Bobbs’ car gets punctured in the middle of a creek. At the inn he is mistaken for a burglar and arrested. Josephine Redulis made a charming heroine and showed her feminity by breaking her engagement with Mars-ton Bobbs and falling in love with “Bashful Mr. Bobbs’’; his cousin Mars-ton Bobbs is already in love with Celesta Vanderpool so the play ends well for Evelyne. The proceeds from the play will be used for the Junior and Senior Banquet which will be held in the near future. THE CAST Mr. Robert Bobbs, the bashful man_______________John Sharkey Jean Graham, a Delaware Peach____________________Josephine Redulis Obadiah Stump, a fresh country product-----------.John Vendelsky Mrs. Wiggins, the landlady______________________Leta Von Lanken Marston Bobbs, anything but bashful_____________Joe Vanauskas Celesta Vanderpool, of the “Movies”-------------Bertha Sedlak Julie, her French maid, from Paris, 111----------Irene Kelly Katherine Henderson, a young wife_______________Helen Koepke Frederick Henderson, her husband________________Frank Razavich Rosalie Otis, a society bud_____________________Stella Rakausky Frances Wittaker, an athletic girl--------------Anna Tuvada Senior Play TALENTED members of the Senior Class under the direction of Mr. Alison, class advisor, staged “Kempy” on April 8, 1927. The play was a tremendous hit. It was full of wit and humor of a most delightful kind. It was a small town folk perfectly portrayed. Each character was of a different type and was played well the one taking the role. The story was about a high falutin’ daughter who in a fit of pique marries the young plumber-architect, Kempy James, who comes to repair the water pipes for the Bence’s, just because he “understands” her, having read her book and having sworn to marry the authoress. Kempy marries Kate, which proves to be unsuccessful. The marriage is found illegal and annulled. Kate marries her old sweetheart Duke Merrill and Kempy James marries Ruth Bence, the youngest of the Bence girls. Dad Bence, played by Wilbur Jessup, was a retired harness manufacturer noted for his sharp eyes and tongue. Ma Bence, Mona Kelly, was a sweet, gray-haired old lady of fifty-five or so, a little vague always about the movement of the newer world. ane and Ben Wade was played by Anna Savoldi and George Meinart. They were man and wife of the typical American style. Kate Bence is the high falutin’ daughter who makes herself believe she has talent as a painter and this part was plyed by Lucy Rauktis. Marjorie Buskirk took the role of Ruth, the youngest daughter. She played the part with excellence. Kemp James, Carroll Henderson, was a lank, green boy of twenty with an ingenuous expression. Duke Merrill, former lover of Kate, who is subjected to spell with his temper was acted by Owen McArdle. The cast was well selected and each member at one time had been in other plays. Much credit is due Mr. Alison the supervisor of the play. Page Seventy-five May Fete THE fourth May Fete of Westville High was observed on the evening of May twenty-fifth, a small bit of forestry lending a unique setting for the celebration of the May day. As the first strain of music was heard, the Maid of Honor escorted the May Queen to the throne. After the May Queen was crowned, as she sat on her throne, she was entertained by various dances. Girls in athletic costumes appeared and gave a Wand Drill. Next, the “May Day Gallop,” a fairy dance was given. While the fairies rested on the green, a lost fairy looking for her band came into the court. Seeing her band of fairies, she approached them and danced into the circle which the fairies had made to welcome her. The costumes were those of the old Roman Period. The “Court Dance,” different from other dances, was a dance of the colonial period with colonial costumes. The costumes added much color to the scene. Now, a gypsy, tapping her tambourine, advanced toward the throne and executed a dance of her race. Next, a wandering fairy accepted an invitation from the breeze to dance on the green. A few songs were sung by the girls’ semi-chorus which expressed Spring-time and Joy. The High School Orchestra furnished the music for all the dances. After the Pageant, Miss Emrich. the girls’ coach, presented letters to the girls who had taken part in athletic games. The May Day festival closed with the winding of the May Pole by the Senior girls. Phko S« v« nty-8ix Athlrtirs I’aire Seven ty-neven FIGHT ’EM WESTVILLE P� � e Seventy-nine 1926 FOOTBALL SQl'Al) Front How. Left to KirHt: Ma eikns. ( olcynaki. Elliott. Ka avich. Jessup, ( apt. Myers, Walter . B. 1'porskv. Mitchell. Vanauskas. Moyer. Middle How: Benedict. Burdzeus. Sharkey. Metuiaeh. Oilman. Lutchka. Facieckei wicz. Stanevich. M. I'poraky. Barr. Krainock. Back Row: Manager I'rhan. (.alius. Henderson. Herman. Kriviakey. Sloan. Coach Miller. Assistant Manager Larry. Football COACH MILLER CLAYTON MILLER remained as Coach of XVestville’s Athletic activities, and when the call for football practice was given, twenty-seven candidates answered it, and were out on the field for two months of hard work, all aching and hoping to add more honors to West-ville’s already numerous trophies. There were twelve letter men back from last year and these men were the backbone of the team, while the green candidates rapidly developed under Mr. Miller’s expert coaching. Westville’s record of being undefeated for three years was shattered the fourth year, by the scrappy Hoopes-ton eleven, but this did not discourage the team, but made them fight harder the remaining games. Westville played some of the best teams from all parts of the state, winning all but one game. Westville scored two hundred and forty-nine points to their opponents seven. The games with Sidell and Arthur were very fast and exciting as they were the teams who held us to a tie last year, making Westville’s hard fought victories more glorious. Page Eighty 4M Front How: Kazavich. Sloan. VanauakaM. Walters. I’porsky. Sharkey, (iolcynaki. Middle How: Hamas. Hurd eus, Moyer. Mver . M. I'porsky. Henderson. Urhan. Top Row : Paciukiewricz. Jessup. Elliot. Kriviskey. Rlakney. Stanevirh. fci ” Association A LL persons making the varsity letter in any way, automatically become -Ca. athletic members. There were some members added to this association this fall, making a total of twenty members. At the first meeting Edward Andrulis was elected President and John Myers, Secretary and Treasurer, but when illness forced Andrulis from school John Myers became President. The purpose of the Association is to foster better sportsmanship and cleaner athletics. It makes the honor of earning a varsity letter greater, and it also is a great honor to become a member of this association as all the mem- bers are good athletes. The Association also takes care of minor details, such as quality of varsity letters, and sweaters. The Association boosts the school’s activities in every way. Also it takes part in various other school functions in educational and administrative ways. When Leo Lucas, one of the first members, was called by death, the Association united en-masse and collected §80.00, thirty dollars of which went for flowers and fifty dollars for a tombstone. We hope that the “W” Association members of the future will be as sincere in their purpose and pledge of holding up the athletic standards of W. T. H. S. as the old members have been. We assure them of the support of every “W” man is backing them in victory or defeat. SAPPO Page Eiirhty-one ?ME M ALFRED “SPLITZ PACIUKEIWICZ Splitz didn't have much chance to show his qualiite as a football player, being a sub. but. when he was finally given a chance. Splitz showed he had some sterling qualities. Being a tall, rangy man he held his position at guard grandly. STANLEY ••STAN GOLCYNSKI As usual Stanley had his old post at end again and being a fast man. Stanley held his end in great shape causing many losses for his opponents. Stanley is Captain next year and much is expected of him. JOE CHI BS VANAUSKAS As a guard. Chubs had a few equals, being a man quick on his feet, and hard to take out. Chubs has another year to play and hopes to do better which all his friends believe he will do. FKANK FRANKIE” RAZAVICH One of Westville’s best bets for holding down the important poet of fullback. Frankie held the opposing team back for losses many times as he crashed through and tackled the player carrying the ball. A good offensive man. Watch Frankie next year for he is going to show the rest of the half-backs how to carry the ball. WILLIAM BILLY UPORSKY Aggressive quarter-back even though he is small. Billy showed the sterling qualities of a football player, being a man hard to stop and a wonderful defense man. LEO NAP BURDZEUS As good a man at guard as any man Westville had this season as he played hard and was a clean player. Nap was only a sub but a very aggressive man. ALLAN AL ELLIOT Allan played tackle for Westville and he played better than he had ever played before. A man hard to take out and who caused his opponents to have fears about carrying the ball to a touchdown through him. We expect more of Allan next year, for he holds a very strategic position. WILBl'R WEB” JESSUP Guard Wilbur held his post down wonderfully, and even though forced from the game for a while, he came back strong to help Westville add more laurels to its name. Page Eighty-three Page Kighty-four CARROL HENPECK HENDERSON CHARLES BONEHEAD RA .AVKH One of the best half-back sub that Westville could boast of this season. A game man and full of srrit as was proven when he played a full quarter with a broken collar bone. GEORGE KRIVLSKY 27 Bone head played the position opposite Elliot and held down the post of tackle. A very aggres-sive man if cool, as his srreat weisrht crashed throusrh the opponents' defense and caused losses for the opposing team. Bonchead has another season left to play. Center after 4 hard years of tryout. George earned his letter at Center. Georire was sub-center until an unfortunate death , crippled the team. then. Georire showed his qualities in his versatile playing. ADOLPH “LIT 11 RIM8HUS A new recruit added to West-ville’s eleven in 1926 greatly helped Westville to defeat her op|� onents. A fast man and a good broken field runner. Lum earned his ‘W by his hard work. RAYMOND RAY MITCHELL A (rood half-back was found in Ray and hi terrific line smashes soon made his opponents fear that Ray would carry the ball, a good man on defense. MICHAEL MIKE t'PORSKY After working hard for four consecutive years. Mike finally mad -his letter. He was hurt playing the game, but when he was able to play again. Mike was back in the game holding his position at end very well, considering his light weight. ALEX BI DDY STANEYTCH When Alex came out for football, he was not at first rewarded with a position, but kinu a well built man. he finally received a position at tackle. Alex was out for football for two years and in his second year was rewarded with a letter for his hard work and ability to hold his position at tackle. JOHN YOSH WALTERS John showed that he was a good player on offense by the number of touchdowns he made and his defensive work was flawless. A fast man and a clean player. Page Eighty-five Westville 16, Arthur 0 TN the opening game of the year Westville was forced to journey to A Arthur. The strongest team that Westville expects to meet this season. The highly touted Arthur bunch fought us to a tie last year and the game ended 0-0, but this year Westville showed her supremacy by out-fighting and out-playing them. The game showed many of Westville’s weak points The first half was a line plunging game, and as Westville neared their goal, Razavich made a place kick, knocking the pep out of the Arthur crowd. Westville was never seriously threatened after that and in the last quarter with only 8 minutes to play, Westville made a rally and added two more touchdowns to the final count, by hard plunging, with Elliot, Uporsky, Walters, and Razavich starring. Westville 25, Watseka 0 Westville’s second game of the year was with Watseka, who hoped to give Westville her first defeat in four years. However, Westville playing a better brand of football went through Watseka’s defense, it seemed, when and where they wanted to. Westville was never threatened as Watseka never made a first down, and the ball was always in their territory. The game was played on a muddy field, and as part of the field was immersed in water, it made the ball and footing slippery. Uporsky, Razavich, Walters and Elliott performed the stars’ roles. Westville 47, Rossville 0 The third game of the season was with Rossville. The game was played here. Rossville played some new formations which Westville was unable to stop for a few minutes, but when Westville woke up to the formation, our wonderful defense crashed through and held Rossville for losses. The breaks of the game were with Westville, and fumbles by Rossville proved costly for them. Westville didn’t have much team work in this game and unless they tighten down, they will be beaten by Milford next Saturday. There were no individual stars in this game. Page Eighty-six Westville 21, Milford 0 THE great game of Westville’s schedule for 1926 came with Milford here on Oct. 16. Milford was practicing for the game ever since we signed up with them, and they came down here, fully expecting to give us our first defeat in four years. Milford played a great game and Westville was hard up for about half of the game, but our great defense held Milford. Their aerial attack was hard to break and in this way Milford made great gains. While Westville made her gains by smashing plunges and end runs. Westville made the more first downs. The game was a punting affair, both teams punting very often. Uporsky and Elliot played the stellar roles. Westville 40, Villa Grove 0 The fifth game of Westville’s schedule was with Villa Grove. The game was replete with thrills, as Westville tore through the Villa Grove team, who stoutly fought to hold back Westville’s “Four Horsemen.” Some of our best men were hurt in this game which caused much blueness among the team, as Hoopeston is next on the program. Westville 0, Hoopeston 7 The first defeat in four years came, when Westville journeyed to Hoopeston Oct. 29. Westville had four regulars out of the game. One in the hospital, and the other three, injured in the Villa Grove game, were on the bench. Westville lost another promising halfback in this game, who sustained a broken collar bone. The game was filled with thrills as the ball rolled from Westville’s territory to Hoopeston’s and back again. It was a punting affair. Hoopeston’s passing machine proved to be Westville’s undoing. Both teams opened up in the last half, and Westville kept the ball in Hoopeston’s territory. Much credit must be given to the team for the peppy fight they put up, with the weakened backfield that was on the field. Uporsky played the star role and as he carried the ball up and down, he proved his right to the title as “Westville’s Flash.” Westville 53, Attica (Ind.) 0 Attica came to Westville, Nov. 6, with a green, inexperienced team, it being their first team in five years. Westville had an easy time with Attica and all the subs were put in the game. Uporsky crashed through line and made end runs for great gains, making four touchdowns. The game was fun for the Westville bunch as the Attica boys didn’t even know what to do when Westville began to play football, they were mystified, and gave Westville the breaks of the game. Attica never even threatened Westville’s goal, though they completed many passes. Page Eighty-seven ■ 7 '+ dir mm — -ArtAr Westville 7, Sidell 0 '117'KSTVILLE played Sidell on their own grounds but defeated them YV just the same. Billy’s spectacular dash around Sidell’s end gave us the victory. It was a hard won victory and much credit is due the line. Westville 27, iMorgan Park (Chicago) 0 On Nov. 20 Morgan Park came down from Chicago to give Westville a few pointers on how to play football, but when they left they were con- by hard line smashes and sweeping to their score. The game ended wii vinced that they had learned something instead of teaching it. Morgan Park was aggressive but they couldn’t hold back Westville’s Granges who continually made great gains, while Westville’s defensive was the best shown this season. The score at the end of the first half was 14 to 0, then in the last half, Westville came back as strong as ever and end runs 13 more points were added h Westville easily victorious. Westville 13, Waller High (Chicago) 0 Waller High swooped down on Westville on Thanksgiving day expecting to force Westville to mark up another defeat. But when Westville started making their wide end runs and smashing plunges through the line. Waller was forced back foot by foot. Then Westville carried the ball across the line and this gave the boys more pep. Coming back in the second half and literally walked with the ball down the field. The final score was Westville 13, Waller High 0. Westville loses twelve good men this year by graduation. one by ill hea th and one by an untimely -death. The letters were awarded at the annual football banquet, December 15, by Clayton Miller, Athletic Instructor. There was a total of 21 letters given out. The Seniors who received their letters are: Captain Meyers Jessup Stanevich Walters Kriviskey Sloan W. Uporsky Burdzeus Mitchell M. Uporsky Paciukiewicz Andrulis Henderson Lucas Captain Meyers was a very aggressive man, being as good on defense as on offense and could play any position in the line equally well. The rest of the members receiving varsity letters were: Capt.-Elect Golcynski C. Razavich Sharkey F. Razavich Vanauskas Barr Elliott The members left are going to be the main stays of next year’s team and much is expected of them. The fine backing of the fans also greatly helped the team along. The cheer leaders, Anna Balser and Mona Kelly must also be given some credit. Pasre Kitchty-vistht Pair Eighty-nine Program for Football Banquet Music......................Kelly’s Kats; High School Songs; Variations Greetings........................................Toastmaster, Mr. Guin Music—“How Could Red Riding Hood’’.............. Kelly’s Kats “What Athletes Mean to the School”............... Mr. Ercanbrack (Acting President of Board of Education) Quartet..................“I’ll Fly To Hawaii”; “Bye, Bye, Westville” Gypsy Dance......................................... Bobby May Music—Harmonica Solo..............................Charles Benedict Reading........................................... Francis Miller Talks (On Subjects They Choose) — Mr. Gamage, Freshman Coach of U. of I. Mr. Thomas, Danville High Coach. Mr. Brasil, Hoopeston High Coach. Presentation of Letters..........................................Coach Miller How Westville Fights...........................................Captain Myers Election of Next Year’s Captain. Keeping Up the Fight.............................Captain-Elect Stanley Golcynski Entertainments..............................................“Big Bill Richardson Food prepared and served by Domestic Science Department. Music furnished by Kelly’s Kats (Orchestra Services Donated) Entertainment prepared by Music Department. Paire Ninety 4AHU Top Row: Jonelin. Mxr.; Vanaunkan. Meyer . Paciukiewicz. Lutrhka. Miller. Coach. Bottom Row: Billy I’pornky. Walters. Henderson. Elliot. Razavich, Miller. Basketball WESTVILLE opened up its basketball season in great shape, winning the first four games. There were five letter men back from last year and of these, two made the all-county selections and three made the all-star team picked by officials in the district games. Three of these letter men graduate leaving the burden of next year’s battles on the remaining two, along with those that make varsity letters this year. At times Westville showed their fine basketball qualities by their fast and peppy playing, while at other times they did not hit their stride and played a standard far inferior to themselves, but always getting in shape again, in time to win important games. Westville won the majority of their games, winning nineteen and losing six from a total of twrenty-five games. The playing of Frank Razavich and John Walters, both all-county selections and all-star district selections, featured most of the time, Razavich hitting the ring consistently, while W’alters’ defensive wrork was really stupendous, both could easily dribble the ball through an opponents defense and then make a basket. Uporsky, an all-star district man, and Henderson, did much to help the team win honors and trophies, w-hile credit must also be given to Miller, who many times saved the game for Westville, by his accurate shooting. The men Westville loses this year by graduation are, Captain Henderson, W. Uporsky and Walters. We also made a good show’ing in the sectional tournament. Page Ninety-one Westville lfi, Catlin 34 TOWARDS the last of the season, Westville went into a slump and when they met the strong Catlin Quintet, Westville played so poorly that Catlin swamped us. Westville had some pep in the first quarter, but after that it was all Catlin. The game was played at Catlin. Then when they journeyed over here they expected to repeat the drubbing they had given us before, but Westville had gotten out of its slump, and defeated Catlin 29-16. Westville 18, Georgetown 17 Westville played Georgetown in the first game of the season and were very nearly trounced but the Westville spirit found itself up and Westville won 18-17. Then at a return game at Georgetown, Westville again forced Georgetown to admit defeat beating them this time by six points. Westville 30, Georgetown 24. Westville 23, Rossville 20 The sturdy outfit from Rossville came down here expecting to beat us, but Westville walked away from Rossville in the first half, but in the second half Rossville crawled up until only 3 points divided us, but it was too late. Westville won the game. Then Rossville revenged themselves on Westvile by beating them 19-17 at Rossville. The Westville quintet couldn’t hit the ring and when the game ended, Westville went home very sad. Westville 23, Hoopeston 21 For the first time in years Westville defeated Hoopeston. evening up the score for the defeat we were given in football. The game was hotly contested throughout the whole game. But Westville had a flaming desire to get revenge, and under this onslaught Hoopeston was forced to admit defeat. Westville 22, Milford 30 Westville could not stop the Milford crew and were defeated on their own floor. Westville crawled up in the last few minutes but Milford also forged ahead and Westville was not able to keep up. Other games of the season were: Westville 33 Henning 9 Westville 39 Sidell 15 Westville 43 Sidell 23 Westville 11 East Lynn 24 I'aire Ninety-two Wabash Valley Tournament IN the first game Westville clashed with North Terre Haute but the Miners couldn’t get started and Westville trailed behind. When the last whistle blew the Miners were at the small end of a 31-17 score. This eliminated Westville from the tournament. County Tournament Westville met Henning in the first round and very nearly lost the game as they couldn’t hit the ring, but Westville finally beat them 13-27. In the second battle Westville met Georgetown, our old enemy, and by flashy and speedy playing eliminted them 17-28. Then to enter the semi-finals Westville trounced Catlin 17-14 after playing a hot battle. Westville met Danville in the first round of the semi-fina’s, but inability to make their shots count, while Danville was hitting the ring from all angles beating Westville 29-10. In the last battle for third and fourth place, Westville beat Fairmount 13-22 after a hard fought battle and walked- away with the silver cup awarded to the winners of third place. Sidcll Invitational Tournament For the second consecutive year, Westville won the Silver basketball given to the winners of first place at the Invitational tournament. Westville played Georgetown in the first game, which they had an easy time beating them TroPh w� n hy wntwiir «t 13-35, then they earned the right of entering the Sid'n Toam.m.m. semi-finals, beating Fairmount 11-22. Playing Oakwood for first place, Westville had to fight fiercely but when the final whistle blew, Westville had the long end of a 12-27 score. An all star team was picked and three Westville boys placed. District Tournament Making a poor start, but ending with a whirlwind finish Westville won first place in the district for the first time in history. Westville played Fairmount the first game and very nearly lost, being completely out of form and missing the loop time after time. When the game ended the score was 15-15; three minutes over time was played the score was still 15-15, then a second overtime period of three minutes was played. Westville then finished Fairmount making the score 20-15. Rossville was the opponent on the program and Westville showing a complete reversal of form swamped Rossville 36-12, thereby entering the semi-finals. Longview was Westville’s opponent in the semi-finals and this scrappy game was full of thrills. Westville gained an early lead of seven points but when the half ended the fighting Longview squad tied the score at 7. All the second half was another see-saw back and forth, but the perseverance of the Westville boys finally won out, when the game ended Longview was on the short end of a 21-19 score. Westville had entered the finals by winning this game. Potomac was the only team keeping Westville from first place, so when the game started Westville fought so fiercely that at the half the score was 14-8 Westville. Then in the second half, Westville let up a little and Potomac very nearly tied the score, but again Westville forged to the front and when the gun shot for the last time Westville had won first place 16-14. Page Ninety-three Track Inter-Society Track Meet FOR the third consecutive year the Philos captured the inter-society track meet from the other two societies, the I. B. I.’s and the Emeralds last spring. The Philos piled up a total of 59 points, the I. B. I.’s were a close second with 50 points. The Emeralds were left in the cellar getting only 22 points, but this is a very good score considering the fact that all the members of the Emerald Society are Freshies. Several records were broken, Jessup, an I. B. I., broke the discus record of 103 ft. held by Simpson, by 3 feet, throwing the discus a total of 106 ft. He also broke the shot put record of 38 ft. 10 in., by throwing the 16 lb. ball 41 feet. Perona broke the broad jumping record, jumping 20 ft. Perona is a Philo. Andrulis (Philo) broke the pole vault record by making 10 ft., 6 inches higher than the previous record. The I. B. I.’s were doped to win but as they lost a few of their best sprinters due to illness, blakeney the remaining I. B. I.’s were not able to conquer Hi� rh Point Man in Inter- Society Track Meet. the I hllOS. The Emeralds were a newly organized society, being formed the same year and was composed of Freshmen, but they performed very brilliantly and surprised many of the dopesters, who did not count the green emeralds as worth competition. The meet was a complete success and nearly all were satisfied with the outcome. This meet is held every year so as to give the track coach some idea of who is worthy enough to be entered in the County and District track meet. Much new material is found this way. The society meet to be held this year will come in the latter part of spring, and as the same coach is here the winning of the meet is indefinite. The Philos having lost many good men by graduation and the I. B. I.’s are in very nearly the same shape for the same reason. The Emeralds are the only ones who have not suffered from the loss of track athletes and they are expected to give the older societies a good fight if they wish first place. Vanauskas (Philo) and John Walters (I. B. I.) are expected to divide honors equally in the dashes, but as the Emeralds have not as yet designated their sprinter, there is much speculation as to how it will come out. The I. B. I.’s are expected to take most of the field events, especially the weights, while the Philos and Emeralds are expected to make their best showing on the cinder path. The dopesters this year are again betting on the I. B. I.’s, though they may be fooled as bad, if not worse, than last year, as the Philos and Emeralds have good material though some has not yet come to the top. The Track meet is held on the school grounds, and all persons wishing to see the meet are invited to attend the triangular meet held this Spring between the “Ink Bottle Imps,” “Philomatheans” and the “Emeralds.” Page Ninety-four M 4AHII S: Top Row: Coach Miller. Appanaitis. Krivi kcy. Elliot. Andrulia. Pariukirwirz. JfMup. Stancvich. Middle Row : (Juarlm. Sloan. Vanauakaa. Meyera. Lutrhka. Razavich. Front Row: I acaa. A. Miller. Uporaky. F. Miller. Barr. TRACK—Continued WITH several letter men back and Clayton Miller as Coach, Westville has about as good an aggregation as any school in this part of the state. Hopes are high and Westville expects to add more honors to the long list already won. In the Pentangular meet held last year, composed of Westville, Chris-man. East Lynn, Catlin and Georgetown, Westville won first place with 37 points; Chrisman copped second with 29 points, Georgetown 3rd with a total of 25 points. East Lynn got fourth place with 20 and Catlin received fifth with 8 points. Westville played in many events and among the athletes were many new medals. Westville also won the County track meet last year with a total of 47 points. Georgetown was the nearest competitor. In the relay, formed by Jaworski, T. Vanauskas, Blakeney and Quarles, Westville had an easy time, every relay team gained on his man. Westville won by about 70 yards. Pete Perona, one of Westville’s best bets in the dashes was forced to stay out of the meet on account of unexpected difficulties, but the rest of the track team made excellent showings. The showing of Stanevich in the javelin was really marvelous as very few expected Alex to do so well. The breaking of the discus record by Wflbur Jessup was another marvelous achievement. Van Dyke proved that he was a fast sprinter by | PaK ‘ Ninety-five QUARLES. VANAUSKA8. JAWOR3KI. PERONA TRACK—Continued copping first place in the 440 yard dash and 100 yard dash. It was Van Dyke’s last year. Hopes are high for this year and Westville expects to repeat last year’s performances and the prospects for this year are very good. Westville did not make such a good showing in the District meet last year only getting fifth p’ace, but perhaps, Westville will do better this year. William Uporsky, entered in the running broad jump, is one of West-ville’s best bets. While Wilbur Jessup, another letter man, is expected to take the discus and shot put, perhaps another record shall be broken. Kriviskey is a'so expected to make a good showing in the throwing of the weights. Vanauskas and Walters are expected to take some places in the sprints while Walters is also a good broad jumper. F. Razavich is a good high jumper and perhaps may break a record. Even though Miller is the only man out for pole vault, he is expected to place in the meets, and perhaps win a medal for himself. There may be many dark horses among the candidates who are not yet known as track athletes, but the material under Coach Miller’s expert supervising is expected to develop quickly. The track schedule this year is as follows: Westville Invitational Meet. Chrisman Meet. County Meet. District Meet. Page Ninety-nix yme (O Girls’ Athletic Association THIS year the Girls’ Athletics began with a bang. In September the Association held its first meeting, electing the fo'lowing officers, to lead them for the year 1926-27: President....................Camillea Notar Vice-President......... Harriet Byron Secretary-Treasurer....Vivian Symanski Last year under the coaching of Miss Emrich the “Association Banquet” was first introduced. The purpose of the banquet is to initiate new members and to elect the officers for the following year. This year a banquet will again be given to initiate new members. The following committee was appointed to take care of all the arrangements of the banquet: Seniors.................................Anna Aleknas Juniors................................Helen Koepke Sophomores ...................Francis Miller Before you become a member of the Girls’ Athletic Association you are to be the possessor of a letter or a numeral which was earned by doing the following: NUMERAL 1. Be on one team 2. Sub on one team 3. Be in the May Fete The present members are: LETTER 1. Be on two teams 2. Sub on two teams 3. Be on a team and in the May Fete Mona Kelly Marjorie Buskirk Anna Aleknas Mary Mazeikas Helen Gorz Anna Balser Sophia Mazilauskas Camillea Notar Francis Deltuva Josephine Redulis Josephine Blass Anna Tuvada Gladys Boyd Helen Koepke Harriet Byron Leta Van Lanken Francis Miller Vivian Symanski Stella Melecosky Iiaseball The opening of the baseball season found a great number of girls out for this great sport, where many Babe Ruths and Walter Johnsons were discovered. The following teams were chosen: SENIORS Cap. Mary Mazeikas Anna Savoldi Anna Balser Francis Deltuva Marjorie Buskirk Anna Aleknas Mona Kelly JUNIORS Cap. Anna Tuvada Leta Van Lanken Gladys Boyd Josephine Redulis Harriet Byron Stella Melecosky Helen Koepke SOPHOMORES Cap. Airnes Nausid Helen Rautkis Violet Holcomb Francis Miller Francis Maliskas Helen Pocius P«Ke Ninety-seven GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION—Continued FRESHMEN Cap. Margaret Ramas Bernice Survillo Mary Mergetti Elsie Underwood Stella Survillo Anna Mazeikas Noll Slajus FIRST SEMESTER FRESHMEN Cap. Agatha Bugnis Florence Henderson Bernice Rautkis Helen Misunis Lucille Witkis Genevieve Klimik Ruth Jessup The latter part of October, the captains were called together to set a date for the tournament. The first battle, which was between the Seniors and Freshmen, was a great victory for the Seniors, the score being 42-19. Francis Deltuva was the best batter for the Seniors making the only home run of the game, with Gertrude Klimik starring for the Freshmen. All members of the team helped to higher the score and played a good clean game. This game was the first and only game of the tournament played, as disagreeable weather prevented its completion. It was later decided to complete the tournament early in April. Basketball With basketball came a few rules introduced by Miss L. Moranville, the girls coach. Last year five members played on a team, this year we have six members. The additional one, a running center who is a great help to the team for she shoots baskets as well as the forwards. The teams not playing should stay at one end of the gymnasium. Before this rule came into effect, girls were seen on the gymnasium floor playing basketball while a game was going on, this became very annoying to the players of the game, hence the rule. When at practice the girls are not allowed to leave the gymnasium without permission from the coach. The girls were allowed to practice three times a week, the Freshmen on Monday, Sophomores on Wednesday, Juniors and Seniors on Friday as the boys wrere to practice on Tuesday and Thursday. Miss Moranville chose the following teams for their great work, which they showed while at practice and the members of the teams chose their captains: SENIORS Cap. Anna Aleknas Cap. Mary Mazeikas Mona Kelly Anna Balser Sophia Mazilauskas Francis Deltuva MID-SOPHOMORES Cap. Anna Mazeikas Bernice Survillo Stella Survillo Edith Ottino Mary Mazutis Mary Margetti JUNIORS Josephine Redulis Leta Van Lanken Gladys Boyd Anna Tuvada Harriet Byron Helen Koepke Cap. SOPHOMORES Cap. Vivian Symanski Margaret Baleikas Agnes Nausid Francis Miller Francis Maliskas Anna Yesunas FRESHMEN Gertrude Klimik Agatha Bugnis Ruth Jessup Florence Henderson Evonne Herzog Charlotte Gumbutis Page Ninety-eiicht Paifp Ninety-nine C.IRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION—Continued This year the Basketball tournament was staged by the Annual Staff and made a public affair for the purpose of obtaining money for the Annual. The games were played after school hours. The first game of the tournament was played between the First Semester Sophomores and the Freshmen, the Sophomores being victorious with a score of 6-14. The semi-final game was that between the Juniors and Seniors which proved to be a great battle, the Seniors being the victors with a score of 7-12. The final game of the tournament which proved the strongest and best team, was that between the Seniors and Second Semester Sophomores. The members did their best and fought hard to the last minute and the Sophomores won by a score of 5-7. The Second Semester Sophomores are now the champs in basketball and we hope that they may keep this title through their last years of school. An all-star team was chosen which included the following members: Anna Balser Francis Deltuva Leta Van Lanken Bernice Survillo Mary Mazeikas Volley Hall Due to bad weather the baseball tournament could not be completed. Instead of playing volley ball which is the next sport, this year we will omit volley ball and complete the baseball tournament and begin to prepare for the annual May Fete, which is to be held the latter part of May. The students are all interested in the coming May Fete, as the May Queen will be elected by the popular vote of the students. It is understood that the May Queen is to be a Senior girl, and the Maid of Honor a Junior girl. Many picturesque dances and scenes will be given. This year the girls will make the costumes instead of renting them as they have done in previous years. This will enable the G. A. A. to prepare for a bigger and better banquet. Pane One Hundred Pi� r? One Hundred One SEPTEMBER On the first day of September when I was standing outside of the school house and I saw a big fellow coming in the gate— leading a little boy, sucking a lollypop, by the hand. Upon further inquiry I found that this bov was a freshman. ♦ The second day classes began and we’re padlocked in for nine long months. On the seventh day, Miller started Football practice. Several freshies drown in suits, and no bones were broken. On the tenth day we had the first Friday morning assembly. The boys have inaugurated a song in the honor of the Westville High School girls. On the 17th day Mr. Randall of Danville, 111., spoke, then as a surprise out popped ♦ Jack Miley, the Danville cheer leader. He led several Westville yells and we showed him some of our pep! On the 21st it was a moonlight night and— the Science club had a weenie roast. They almost lost Leo, George, Ray, Joe and Mr. Thomas but Anna Balser and Jimmy Kelly found them. First edition of the “Westville High” came out on the 22nd. The Journalism Club was organized on the 23rd. Dun Sloan never missed the eats but, he always has difficulty bringing his 20c. Another Friday Morning Assembly on the 24th. We have to have something to bring joy into school hours. Arthur tried to scare us with their long beards on the 27th but, we trimmed them 16-0. ♦ As Mr. Alison says: “Variety is the spice of life,” so, • no school for us on the 29th. On the 30th was the Vermilion County Centennial. We don’t suppose any of us will • ever live to see another. Pairc One Hundred Three OCTOBER and NOVEMBER On the 1st was the I. B I. Program. It was an original playlet by Mr. Thomas, and Butch Myers had the role of Coach Miller. • • � On the 4th we outswam Watseka 25-0 in a sea of mud. � • Wilbur Jessuo lost two teeth, and the finder of the teeth received a reward of a dollar. • No school on the 8th. Teachers Institute. • • We beat Rossville 47-0 then celebrated at the • Senior Bawl. • • On the 14th we had our first six weeks examinations. Students burn midnight oil not • • • Midnight Gasoline. • • • On the 15th Westville High Broadcasted. Many congratulations wer received by the Quartet and other members of the group. • On the 18th we walloped Milford 21-0. On the 27th, Weenies Balser ’24 had a chance to be teacher and take it out on the kids. He substituted for Mr. Bushnell. ♦ On the 29th we had our first defeat in four years. Hoopeston 7, Westville 0. On the 2nd of November we received word that dancing was again permitted in the High School. Joy prevails. On the 5th was the Philo debate on Prohibition. On the 10th John Sharkey and Frankie Razavich were doing their studying • in the hospital. After effects of the water they drank in Watseka. Morgan Park High of Chicago was sent home on the short end of the score on the 22nd. On the 24th We'stville High was saddened by the death of a footfall star from typhoid, Leo Lucas. Francis Schbousky, another student died from typhoid on the 25th. On the 29th we beat Waller High of Chicago 13-0. At the half tribute was given by the team for Leo. One Hundred Four sm Mms'. 4 - DECEMBER and JANUARY On the second of December, Walter Camp was honored by the students. Mr. Thomas give us a special feature by telling us how football was played in the old days. • Hurrah for our side! Westville High was considered for the sweepstakes in the Newspaper contest. On the 4th the Football Banquet was held. Stanley Golcynski was elected next year’s captain. ♦ • On the 12th we had another Annual Meeting. Mr. Thomas thinks all play and no work makes Jack a dull boy. ♦ • • December 14th Coach Miller took five members of the basketball team to VrmUion County Officials Banquet at the Elks Club in Danville. • December 13th saw the girls busy at basketball practice. No spectators allowed unless they wear smoked “specs.” On the 20th we started our Xmas holidays. Hurrah for Santa Claus. • Returned from holidays to school on Januarv 3. This day was worse than Blue Monday. On January 4th the Sophomores held a meeting to decide what should be done about the deficit in th:ir treasury caused by buying flowers for Mr. Aim. ♦ • January 7—The Freshman Party. Mr. Neumann gets a crush on Emma Leska. On Jan. 19 the belated Semester Exams arrive. One Freshie crammed so hard, he choked on his knowledge. ♦ On Jan. 21, we didn’t know where to put the fifty new Freshies that entered school. On Jan. 26. 25,000 volts of electricity entered Mc-Ardle and Jessup. Now, they weren’t hurt, the electrical Wizard, Mr. Williams entertained us that day. Page One Hundred Five FEBRUARY and MARCH On February 1st, we came to school to find that Mr. Bushnell had withdrawn from the army of occupation and that a Mr. Smokey and Mrs. Johnson had been enlisted on the faculty roost. On February 3rd, 4th and 5th, we took our ‘‘Basketball team” over to Danville to play the county tournament and We came home with a silv.r cup signifying third place Today is Friday the tenth, and w'e have an assembly period. Mr. Elliott, President of the Elliott Lumber Company spoke on “How to do something in no time.” He said his topic was ‘‘Personal Efficiency.” Lincoln’s Birthday—“How old is he,” asked a Freshie.—The Philos gave a program. “Pickles,” “Pickles,” “Pickles,” W. T. H. S. Operetta was given by the semi-chorus on th: 12th and you should have m seen Yosh and Billy giggle. On 18th, Mr. O. D. Mann of Danville, a Lawyer and former college athlete spoke at our school and paid tribute to our team. We went down to the Sidell tournament and we sure brought home the bacon. Yeh! Won first place and had Henderson, Uporski, and Walters placed on the first team. • m Those pesky exams came around on the 3rd and 4th of March. Seems like something just has to take the joy out of life. The Junior-Senior hard time ball came off the 5th. The girls that seem to have the most fellows had the least when it came to showing them off at the ball. The report cards came out on the 7th. There were many F’s (Fine) predominating. ♦ “Bashful Mr. Bobbs,” the Junior play, drew a large success and a laugh on March 9. ♦ Mr. Thomas forgot himself or his surroundings on the 14th and called Jiggs??? “My Dear” March 10th, our little Bask tball Boys unpacked their clothes from the moth proof boxes and went ever to show Danville how to play the “Hardwood Game” and did they show them? I’ll say they did. We even beat Potomac in the final game. ♦ Winning the district and the right to go to the sectional. The Oratorical and Music contest at Watseka, had th honor of hearing some of our famous stars on the 19th. On March 26, we had our all school party. Our High School orchestra did their stuff and so did the students. P !je One Hundred S?x tfME APRIL and MAY Sh!! Don’t tell anybody,----it is April Fool--- Some of our famous (?) speakers did their stuff at the Inter-literary Society meet on April 2nd. Varsity is the Spice of Life, as we said before. The Botany class chased all around the country in Fords on the 7th hunting flowers. Senior play, April 8th was a big success—my, I didn’t realize we did have such good— actors in our class. Beautiful day—only it had to rain and spoil Wilson’s ♦ and Gongour’s— fishing trip. Inter-literary track meet came off on April 8th. No legs or records broken. Did you have a good time?—Yes, I’ll say I did. I danced with all my Beaus at t,he ‘‘Big Annual Easter Dance.” Blue Monday, everyone still sees— Easter eggs. Gosh! This spring fever is working on us. How about you?— “You don’t seem to have your mind on books”—sez the Prof, to some of our love sick birdies. • • ♦ On April 24th still another gay affair was planned— and the Annual benefited from its second foot shaking estacy pulled at the K. of P. Hall. May 1st—Wonderful sky—wonderful moon—Oh! Gee! Many hikes and Weiner roasts—Sophs first, then the Science Club and then the Seniors try their hand. County track meet—Hurrah! for Westville. Walked away with high honors. Went to Chrisman and entered our team in track meet—more bacon for our track hounds. • May Fete—Beautiful background, beautiful costumes and a beautiful May Queen— gives all the boys heart trouble. • • Cap and Gown, parades, speech, receive diploma congratulations. May 25th. The last all-school picnic some of us ever went to was held on the 26th. Talk about celebrating whee! • • School is out Yea Westville W-E-S-T-V-I-L-L-E Westville, yea! Page One Hundred Seven Favorite Expressions Mr. Miller..... Mr. Neumann.. Mr. Guin....... Mr. Alison..... Mr. Smokey..... Mr. Thomas..... Miss Cade...... Miss Jackson... Miss Knoblock Miss Coe..... Miss Johnson... Miss Moranville Mr. Bushnell Miss Mason..... {I got ’em scared to death! What’s the dope? They’re tough, but that’ll fox ’em! Uh huh! i Stew bad, that’s all. It’s stew bad. ...What kind of an excuse have you this time? (Hot dogs! iSay now, you fellows: Blank look. I Sav—eh! I What’s that? Get to work! I haven’t seen you work any yet today. .(Get out of here! (Well, loafin’ as usual! Hot darn! )Can you prove it? I Where have you been? .(Gee! I wish I could reduce. (All right, let’s quiet down! ...Oh! Well, pay attention. (Mean look). How they rollin’? ...Would you really? That’s sweet of you. Pago One Hundred Might Alumni Page One Hundred Nine MMS: o FT DELANEY. Secretary HARRIS. Tr'anurer EMERY. Vicr-Preoidant Organization of Alumni Society THE Alumni Society formed last year can not exactly be called the first ever organized among Westville Alumni. Several years ago around the year 1917 an organization was formed. The members were few in number and it was not strongly organized, as a result, the organization was not long lived. Since that time there has been no attempt of the Westville Alumni to assemble. The present society was proposed by a few graduates who spread the idea among others. A sort of “Annapolis Convention” was held at Brooks Point School huse last January, 1926. About fourteen Alumni attended this meeting. As they were too few in number to actually organize, it was proposed to hold another meeting at a later date. At this meeting, in the High School building over 30 were present. Officers were elected at this meeting and plans set about for the real organization of the Alumni. At the next meeting a constitution was adopted and plans for the first Alumni affair were worked out. This was an invitational dance at the K. of P. hall, which was attended by over forty couples. The high school seniors were the guests of the Alumni that evening. This dance also helped in building up the treasury of the society. In the fall of this year a “Home Coming Dance” was given. Beside the many out of town alumni who attended, the Westville High School and the Attica High School football teams were present as guests. The alumni as yet are not very strongly organized. The number of alumni of the Westville High total about two hundred. A great part of these are scattered about the country, making it difficult to reach them and for them to take part in the society. The alumni also have one or two annual social affairs in view. One of these is to have an annual Senior-Alumni Banquet in the spring of each year. Another is to stage an annual “Home-Coming” celebration in the |, fall of each year. Page One Hundred Eleven Pckc One Hundred Twelve MERCHANTS AT OUR CJATE AiUu'rtisrnuutta One Hundred Thirteen The Place to Buy GOOD FURNITURE STABILITY IN PRICE AND QUALITY Quartier Company TWO STORES WESTVILLE, ILL. GEORGETOWN, ILL. Page One Hundred Fifteen Fancy and Staple CANDY Soda Fountain Supplies Belton Candy Co. WHOLESALE CONFECTIONS Telephone 831 Danville Illinois Jess: My, you have a pretty mouth. Gladys: Why, Jess! you’ve been all over that a hundred times before. Joe: Shay! where does Ramas live? Friend: Why, you’re Ramas. Joe: Sure? But where does he live? Zuppke: Well, I lost a dollar on that punch board over at Ellsworth’s. Neumann: Stew bad, that’s all—stew bad. Helen : Cicero, dear, why don’t you make love to me like that man at the show’ made love to his wife? A lison : Say, do you know the sialmy that guy gets for doing thai? —I k Peter Lettuada Sc Sons General Merchandise . - '-V 901 South State St. Phone 122 STORK FOR QUALITY” Westville, 111. Page One Hundred Sixteeo VMK m o Webster Grocery Co. m DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Distributors for LARABEE’S VEST, GOLDEN SEAL FLOUR AND PILLSBURY’S BEST Satisfaction Guaranteed or Money Refunded. Home of MARVEL BRAND Food Products. ASK FOR THEM Anne Aleknas: “Won’t you walk with me, Butch ?” Butch: “Sure, where do you want to go?” Anne: “I don't know, you see the doctor told me to exercise 1 with a dumbbell once a day. Benedict: “How did you ever shoot that rabbit in the stomach. Log: “I yelled, stop, hands up, and then I shot him.” Camillea: “I think George K. is a corker!” Josephine B.: “Oh yes, he works in the bottling works.” Arlie B.: “I hear Mr. Alison is a very congenial teacher.” Stella R.: “Oh no,, he’s a history teacher.” Miss Jackson: “Mary can you give me a concrete noun?” Mary A.: “Yes Ma’m, ce- ment.” A 1000 Students We are telling a thousand times how we can make the old garments look most like NEW. All Together RAH!RAH!RAH! FOR The Illinois Dry Cleaning Co. 143 N. Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Page One Hundred Seventeen ELECTRIC WASHERS New Gainaday and Voss Washers U VIVA-TONAL COLUMBIA PHONOGRAPHS “Like Life Itself’ ■ ■ JOHN SZILAGYI Westville, 111. Home Killed Meats and General Merchandise ATWATER.KENT RADIO i . + After you have seen and heard the Atwater Kent in these Pooley Cabinets you will be convinced of their superior quality. Actual demonstration never fails to prove our claim to the finest in radio—the most beautiful cabinets, the mellowest toned speakers, and the most popular receivers on the market. GLAD TO DEMONSTRATE THIS IN YOUR HOME • + « Pa� e One Hundred Eiithteen Davey’s Men’s Wear 17 North Vermilion Street Danville, 111. Home of ADLER COLLEGIAN CLOTHES CHARGE ACCOUNTS INVITED Julia B.: “Well, why didn’t you answer me?” Kenneth M.: “I did, I shook my head.” Julia: “I couldn’t hear it rattle all the way over here.” Sensitive Soul (on street car): . orr' A IVTOT'AT TTIAZ “Hey, boy, wake up!” A. MAJNbbUKl Mitz: “I ain’t asleep. I just go my eyes closed. I can’t bear to see women standing in a crowded street car.” Sky High Harriet: “Why did Anne Aleknas insist on being married in an aeroplane?” Anne B.: “Well, she’s so conceited that she thought no man on earth was good enough for her.” Owen: I want social reform. I want political reform. I want economic reform. I want---- John Aleknas: Chloroform. REX ALL and NYAL Agent Thirty Years in Westville Page One Hundred Nineteen + - ■ • « ■ � - — • ■ � ——• ■� «■■ � — — — t John Vendelsky says he knows a guy so tight that he takes his ► ' glasses off when he isn’t looking f i at anything. Compliments of 1 ( i i i « i i Yellow Cab Co. HERTZ RENT-A-CAR SYSTEM BAGGAGE TRANSFER 219 W. .Vain St. Danville Illinois Zuppke who owned a store, wished to increase his business. He hung out a sign which read “Coat hangers and cigar lighters given free.” The next day the store was crowded, and each person got a small package containing a nail and a match. Ray M. presented Anne B. with a box of flowers that had just been sprinkled. Anne: “Oh, thank you they look like they have some Dew (due) on them.” Ray: “Yes, but I’ll pay it as soon as I can.” Mr. Thomas: “Where do the jellyfish get their jelly?” Leo Burdzeus: “Out of sea currents.” i i ( EARLY DINNER COFFEE ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► YOU CAN’T MISTAKE THE FLAVOR Peyton-Palmer Company DANVILLE, ILLINOIS - ► ► ► ► Paice One Hundred Twenty Compliments of U. I. GROCERY and L. J. BLARY SONS General Merchandise Westville Illinois PHILLIPS BLUE BIRD LAUNDRY BREAD BEST EVER MADE DRY CLEANING P. Povilaitis BAKERY 21-22-25 S. Vermilion St. DANVILLE ILLINOIS W. Main St., Westville, 111. Ihe Public Be Pleased PURPLES5Y3TEM TL ent eth Century Transportation Safety Courtesy Comfort Service f SPECIAL PURPLE SYSTEM COACHES AVAILABLE ANY TIME FOR ANYWHERE Pajce One Hundred Twenty-two VHE tAMI Chas. 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State St. Westville Illinois Guin: I don’t see why your father never spanked you more when you were a child. Stude: Oh! he was afraid my pants would wear out. Stanley: If I could only find out! Friend: Find out what? Stanley: Find out how they made the Pisa tower lean. I believe I could use the same formula to reduce myself. Toney: That is a Biological family. Billy: Why? Toney: Why, the father is a hayseed. The mother is an old crab, the daughter is a rose bud, and the son is a blooming idiot. Doc says, spring is here he knows because he noticed a cow switching her tail practicing up before the flies arrive. The Woodbury Book Co. Established 1846 Has for 80 consecutive years catered to the needs of Vermilion County Schools. 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 com- ► pares very favorably with many , stores in cities much larger than Danville. We invite you to inspect our Store. I’aire One Hundred Twenty-five The Wav to m Business Sueeess A Business Training Will Unlock the Door of Business Opportunity. Y UNG people of Westville have already found the training offered by our courses to be just what they needed. Some are Petra Morris, Ray Howard and Stella Redulis. WE CAN HELP YOU AS WE HELPED THEM Utterback’s Business College 103 N. Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois Pnsre One Hundred Twenty- ix ME 4AHIIT NASH CARS ' ► GAS and OILS . ► - Square Deal Garage TIRES and ACCESSORIES NEAR HIGH SCHOOL • ► LEO TUB AY Phone 8 • ■ 1 ■ Westville i • Illinois ► • L ' Mr. Miller: “Why so much ' noise, girls ?” r Yours For Life; : ' Marjorie: “I laughed up my • sleeve, and there was a hole in - it.” There are some things you « Marjorie: “Can you drive , with one hand?” , Mike (obligingly): “You bet , I can!” become acquainted with in High School that remain with you throughout life. Marjorie: “Here’s some gum.” The ILLINOIS TRACTION , . . SYSTEM is one of those things. ' Coach: “So, you said I was a Always ready to serve, always ■ learned jackass did you?” happy to have a bunch of High ■ Frankie R.: “No sir! I « . merely remarked that you were a burro of information.” School students on its cars, summer, winter, and—the years ’ when school days are over. , Dr. Oaf, dentist: Pardon me, Miss, just a moment, 1 must have a drill. Illinois Traction Monce: “Land’s sake, can’t I have mv tooth filled without a System rehearsal.” Pair One Hundred Twonty-ncven ir VWE Mm Amack Motor Company STLDEBAKER AUTOMOBILES 104.106 North Hazel Street Phone Main 929 DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Latin is an awful thing, As you can clearly see; It first killed all the Romans, And now it’s killing me. —Bertha S. Miss Mason: “Correct this sentence. Our teacher am in sight.” Joe Ramas: “Our teacher am a sight.” In the parlor there were three, She, the parlor lamp and he; i wo is company, three’s a crowd So the parlor lamp went out. Carroll H.: What makes traffic cops so fat?” Dun Sloan: “He gets fed up on traffic jam.” Ray: “I saw the cutest sa- loon in China.” Carrol: “Pekin ?” Rav: “No, walked in.” Haussy’s Electric Music Shop Come in and Listen to Our SONORA RADIOS and TALKING MACHINES Clear As a Bell Waltham’s Pianos, Lighting Fixtures, Supplies 115 South State St. Westville, Illinois Page One Hundred Twcn y-cight 4AHII5: o u T 1 “I pulled a good one that time,” said Chubs, as he displayed his tooth. “Nap, if the government had a tax on brains they’d owe you money,” said Jiggs. Coach (after track practice) : Did you take a shower? Bayles: No, is there one missing? Watch out Sharkey, there’s a woodpecker coming your way, and you’ve got your hat off. “That’s a new one on me,” said the monkey as he scratched his back. Mason: How many of you boys are interested in music? Students (in encore) : I am. Mason: Alright, you may lift the piano off the stage for me. IMITATION GRAPE-NOT GRAPE JUICE A FLAVOR YOU CANT FORGET S Pare One Hundred Twenty-nine v Hifit vwe m3 ,Ciu Spang 6c Wherry LUMBER and Building Materials WE HAVE WHAT YOU WANT AT A REASONABLE PRICE Phone 36 Westville, 111. c. F. WHERRY DEALER IN Hay, Grain and Feed We Specialize in Only High Grade Feeds “Our Motto is Satisfaction” That’s Our Customers Guarantee Phone 79 Westville, 111. Pag One Hundred Thirty VHE � S. (O 7 ) ) 4 Compliments of Thomas Lucas 6c Sons ■ ■ Westvill - ■ ■ ■ e, Illinois Alison: Why could not the Allies starve Germany into submission? Dun: They lived on bacon. Alison: But wouldn’t their supply diminish? Dun: No, you see they eat their bacon very close to the Rhine. FINE MOTOR CARS SALES and SERVICE TAYLOR MOTOR ! Student: What’s the matter with Stanley? 2nd Student: Mr. Neumann asked him to figure out how Mrs. Rip Van Winkle paid her rent and grocery bill. Stanley has . looked through the encyclopedia and the dictionary and finally solved it out that she must have become the first botlegger. CO. : OVERLAND [ WILLYS-KNIGHT mm ■■ Nap: Can you tell me how to keep a striped cat from smelling? Jiggs. Sure, cut off his nose. 232 W. Main St. Danville Illinois v - Fatr«‘ One Hundred Thirty-one Why bother with the FAMILY WASHING Let Us Do It Model-Star Laundry Phone 175-676 208-210 E. YanBuren St. Danville Illinois Mr. Miller’s Advice Don’t try to run around the opponent ends. Tell them a funny story just before the ball is snapped and then you can fox Freshie: Do you know how to keep fleas from biting? Senior: Pull out their teeth. Billy: While I was in the country last week I saw an egg with two yolks. Carroll: That’s nothin’, last week at the college boat races I saw eight nuts in one shell. “This is shaky business,” said Pete to Tessie, as he rolled the dice. Sign On Neumann's Ford Don’t count your chickens un- | til they get in the coupe. INSURANCE FIRE — AUTOMOBILE — PLATE GLASS LIABILITY — BURGLARY SURETY BONDS John F. Shimkus, A ent Westville, 111. Phone 108 ’ —■ + Pair ? One Hundred Thirty-two Vhe Mms'. o SI CALL FOR CHERRY’S DELICIOUS ICE CREAM FURNITURE ANI) RUGS OF QUALITY Sandusky • Furniture Store 37-39 Vermilion St. Danville Illinois Ish: “Do I need a shave?” Lucy: “Yes, but you needn’t rub it in.” Nap’s Ford Bit of a car. Bit of a smash, Bit of a bill, ’Twas $100.00 in cash. The Clock Struck Nine Dun: “When it’s 9:15 I’ll kiss you.” Mary: “The clock is 15 minutes slow.” Jess Moyer is so dumb he thinks that Joan of Arc was Noah’s wife. We Fooled You I burn my candle at both ends; I will not last the night, But ah, my friends, and ho, my foes; I have Electric light. Pair One Hundred Thirty-three There’s Always a Place to Meet Your Best Friends at : Jackie’s Candyland Candies of All Kinds and Fancy Dishes of All Flavors COME PAY US A VISIT Pace One Hundred Thirty-fcwr ! 132 N. Walnut Street Phone Main 19 nurr One Hundred Thirty-flve The Only Full-Sized Car at these Prices Giving Such Performance and Luxury 50 r liles and more xn hour. to 25 miles in 8 seconds. ’•5 miles to the gallon. Full-sized, with ample seating capacity for adult passengers. Mohair plush upholstery. SEDAN (illustrated) 830 l.o. b. Detroit You can prove by demonstration of performance that the Chrysler “50”—with its 50 miles and more an hour, 5 to 25 miles in 8 seconds, 25 miles to the gallon, marked ease of handling and consistently smooth operation at all speeds—is in a brilliant class of its own which no others have yet approached. Second, because the Chrysler “50” reveals at a glance—in its full-sized ample seating capacity for five passengers, its smart, low-swung lines and beauty of color harmony—value in such startling contrast to all other fours and sixes in or near the “50” price division as to automatically determine your decision. tee Coupe, $750; Coach, $780; Roadster, (with rumble wot), $795; Sedan, $830; Landau Sedan, $885. All prices f.o.b. Detroit, subject to current Federal excise tax. f « A11 Ch ry sier Cars a re protected against theft under the Fedco System. All Chrysler dealers are in a position to extend the convenience of time payments. Ask about Chrysler s at� tractive plan. CHRYSLER'50' CHRYSLER MODEL NUMBERS MEAN MILES PER HOUR P«ko One Hundred Thirty-six PHOTOGRAPHS LIVE FOREVER E. Magniez Studio Westville, Illinois By One of Westville’s Best Friends ; You : otto I [ Know Me 1 • 101 E. MAIN ST. DANVILLE, ILL. T T T T =� I'«Ke One Hundred Thirty-eiicht 3 Q Thos. Conron Hardware Co. ‘SELLERS OF GOOD GOODS” Lattuada Bros. Groceries and Meats Telephone 24 Danville Illinois Westville Illinois Westville Tailors and Dry Cleaners P. Jesinskas and P. Jurenas SUITS MADE TO ORDER From $17.50 to $50.00 Cleaning, Dyeing, Pressing, and Repairing We Take Work From Houses Telephone 58 1271 North State St. Westville, Illinois Page One Hundred Thirty-nil 'ajrc One Hundred Forty Smiths The Florists Orpheum ROSES Westville, 111. Corsages, Novelty Flowers “There is a ‘Correct Thing’ in Flowers Also.” Suits Tailored to Your Measure See Our $25 Special. Satisfaction or Your Money Back ictor Herman Westville, Illinois ♦ Pace One Hundred Forty-one VWE MWW The First National Bank Capital $25,000.00 Surplus $25,000.00 Westville, III. Our aim and effort is to give such service to our customers that they may profit by our dealings and recommend us to their friends. J. F. HAWORTH. President JOE TUVADA, Vice-President + C. BROOKS, Cashier J. A. VASSEN, Asst. Cashier Paice One Hundred Forty-two M CAMUS'. (O 7 1 Bee Line Garage —FOR— Accessories - Veedol Oils and Greases Rhone 164 Westville Illinois A pleasure when ordering and not a feeling of uncertainty when you buy your goods from O. Vacketta GENERAL MERCHANDISE, MEATS AND FRUITS Phone Your Orders to 94 Taire One Hundred Forty-three B a 11 i s t a R e v e 11 o What Uneeda is to Biscuit What Armour’s is to Meat What Sun Maid is to Raisins That’s What Our Groceries is to Eat. Gene ra 1 M e rc h an d ise DEPENDABLE Phone 29 Westville, Illinois Spend Your Spare Time At the Berhalter EAGLE Mortican Theatre A REAL SHOW IN A REAL TOWN Paste One Hundred Forty-four 3 , O 153 Exclusive Sporting Goods Shop CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT FOR EVERY GAME If it’s from ALEXANDER’S IT IS DEPENDABLE T. C. Alexander Opposite the Fischer Theatre 155 N. VERMILION ST. DANVILLE, ILLINOIS Judge: “When were you born ?” No reply. Judge: Did you hear me? When is your birthday? Johnson (sullenly): “What do you care? You ain’t goin’ to give me no present.” Dun had just finished kissing his sweetheart. “I suppose,” said Mary, sighing, “that you have kissed lots of girls before.” “Oh, yes,” replied Dun, “but all in preparation for you.” There are two types of unhappy women in the world, those who have everything they want and those who have not. This space reserved for all good-looking?? Senior boys. Now laugh that off. Dr. I. G. OAF Dentist 205 Thomas Hldg. Phone 15 Westville Illinois Piro One Hundred Forty-five Hir VWE MM A NATION Mine ‘where savings are greatest ” 111 East Main St. — Danville, III. 773 STORES IN 46 STATES Truly a Nation-Wide Institution John Meyers: “Why do you keep looking around at the coat rack ?” Jiggs: “I’m keeping an eye on my hat and umbrella.” John: “Rediculous. You don’t see me always looking there.” Jiggs: “You don’t need to, yours went out about 10 minutes ago.” Ten Years From Now “Al, said Mrs. Alison to her husband, “I really believe our Junior is lazy; he persuades little Cicero to do all his chores.” Mr. Alison: “Lazy! That’s executive ability!” Joe Vanauskas is so dumb he thinks the Mexican border pays rent. George K.: “Can I have this dance ?” Ruby M.: “Sure, I don’t want it.” HALLS Wall Paper Co. Service! Reliability! Quality! Exclusive Wall Paper HI GRADE PAINT PRODUCTS Greetings. Gifts and Birthday Cards “Visit our Store When in the City” ON THE SQUARE Danville, III. P Ke One Hundred Forty-ttlx vhk '4msr. • , Autographs Pfeffc One Hundred Forty-seven Acknowledgments THERE are many mistakes to be found in any publication. All the mistakes to be found in this edition we, the staff members and I, the Editor-in-chief, must take the blame. For much of the good to be found within these pages we are, in part indebted to others. We are in particular, indebted to Mr. Thomas, our advisor, for his conscientious work in guiding and molding this book. In contributing the unique ideas for the art theme and other sections of the book, and in handling all the matters with a master mind in such a way as to get all staff members working in harmony and to really enjoy the work. To Mr. Guin, our Principal, for his every co-operation which he has lent us in putting across the financing and the sales of the book. To Mr. Neumann and Mr. Alison, for helping us at time when we needed a lift. To Mr. Magneiz. our Photographer, for his willingness to help us in getting good pictures at the right time, and for all the pains that he took in order that we might have clear pictures from dim, clouded proofs. To the Indianapolis Engraving Company for their co-operation in taking care of the Engraving work. To the Interstate Printing Company for their care in the Printing and Binding of the book. To those students who, although not on the annual staff, willingly donated their services in writing and in snapshots. And last but not least to the Business men and Patrons who have helped make this year’s book a success. I, personally am indebted to Wilbur Jessup and John Myers for lending me a helping hand in the doing of the Editor’s work when it became heavy. George Krivisky, Editor-in-Chief. Cage One Hundred Forty-e Kht