Press of Press- Record Publishing Company Granite City Engravings by The Harrison Company Engravers St. Louis 1 THE Granois The Annual publication oy ihe icu^n Gramte City Hib'u School < i 1 Granite City Illinois^ I I ' ,ll J / !,, />( / ' "Memory is a fine sieve that permits the unpleas- antness of life to leak thru and be lost in the passing years, and retains the pleas- ures we have known. "Thus in the years to come this book will bring only happiness to your memories.” Oedica non To you. members of the BOARD OF EDUCATION of the Community High School, who have given much of your time and efforts toward making the Granite City Community High School one of the foremost secondary educational institutions in the state, we respectfully dedicate this volume of I HF Granois. / \ GRANITE LOYALTY SONG Hail to our high school! Hail colors, too! Hail Alma Mater, ever so true! We love no other, so let our motto be: Victory! Granite High! Loyalty! •' CoNTE/fTS BUILDING SECTION FACULTY CLASSES ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES HUMOR ADS tu-DvmfAy 5a* 0 r> J will, -Vumpty hod f\l f hr Jit fft hours tr thr Stiffs mm AN APPRECIATION Those interested in the progress of the Granite City Community High School take this opportunity to express their appreciation to friends who helped to make the Bond Issue a success. They feel especially grateful to the Commercial Club for their enthusiastic support, and the many automobiles placed at their disposal: to the PRESS- RECORD for giving publicity to their real need of a new building, and to the Minute Men who helped to locate friendly voters. GRANITE CITY’S TRIBUTE TO HER YOUTH "The Youth, who daily, farther from the East, Must travel, still is Nature’s priest. And by the vision splendid Is on his way attended; At length the Man perceives it die away. And fade into the light of common day." — Wordsu.'orth ■■R&M The chief purpose of "Education is to train the mind and the will to do the work that has to be done, when it should be done, whether we like it or not.” — Huxley To him who in ihe love of nature holds Communion with her visible forms, she speaks A various language: for his gayer hours She has a voice of gladness, and a smile And eloquence of beauty, and she glides Into his darker musings. with a mild And healing sympathy, that steals away Then sharpness, ere he is aware. — Bryant BOARD OF EDUCATION w. F. Kottmeier w. C. Urban w. w. Kerch T he Board of Education of District No. 149, Madison County, otherwise known as the Community High School, Granite City, is composed of five men. The original board consisted of Mr. W. C. Urban, Mr. F. W. Kottmeier, Mr. W. W. Kerch. Mr. Ed Rode and Mr. Robert Larner. The first four are still members of the board. When Mr. Larner left Granite City for Pittsburgh. Pa., a few years ago Mr. Howard Pinkerton was appointed to fill the unexpired term and was at the next election regularly elected to the position. These men have been responsible for the management of the school throughout its existence and our splendid school stands as a monument to their untiring labor, care and thought. Harry Faulkner E. G. Rode H. Pinkerton Page T welve The Development of the High School In 1921, the Granite City High School moved out to its new building and henceforth became known as Granite City Community High School. The school board, with great foresight, had purchased twenty-four acres of land — thus enabling us to have beautiful grounds and a very spacious athletic field, which are the envy of surrounding schools. The building itself, furnished with all the best equipment available at that time, seemed to have ample room for the enrollment, which was then 440. But the school, like the town, has been growing by leaps and bounds, so that the enrollment now far exceeds the capacity of the building. During January, 1927, the total enrollment was 643. January, 1928, had a total enrollment of 736, an increase of 93. Along with this increase in pupils we have had an increase in the faculty. It has grown from 34 to 39 members. In January, 1927. the Vocational Department was opened with 52 students enrolled in one or another of the five branches: electricity, drafting, patternmaking, machine shop, or vocational chemistry. By January, 1928. in this department there was an increase of 49 students — just about double. The Commercial Department, which was filled to its utmost capacity in 1927, has had to limit the typing hours in order to try to satisfy the increased number of commercial students. The Science Department, too, has been over- crowded. Many times two classes have had to use the same laboratory at the same time. These facts very decidedly showed that we needed the new building which is to be completed by January, 1929. In this building there will be a cafeteria seating 400. the Home Economics Department. Vocational shops and class rooms. The board feels that with this new building about 1600 students will be accommodated, which should take care of the high school building program for a number of years — how long depending on the growth of the population and the increase in the percentage of those attending high school. Grace Sewing Page Fourteen — VOCATIONAL DEPARTMENT Mable Spencer University of Illinois Iowa State College L. J. Lease University of Illinois Chicago University Washington University D. C. DeGROFF Denison University I'he Vocational Department of the Community High School is intended for boys who do not choose to attend college or university, but who wish to enter industrial pursuits as soon as their high school course is completed. V. C. Rilling School of Engineering. Milwaukee R. F. Lilley Beloit College Washington University J. w. MacMurray Smith Academy Washington University Page Sixteen ENGLISH DEPARTMENT Lela Sheppard Mary Blackburn Nina rusheeldt University of Illinois Washington University St. Olaf College To teach the essentials of English grammar, to enable the pupil to express himself clearly and logically, to cultivate a taste for and an appreciation of good literature — This is the aim of the English Department. Marjorie Kottmeier Knox College Hetty Pick University of Illinois Southern Illinois Normal University Mary Roberts Knox College Page Seventeen SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT A. E. Krumsiek University of Illinois L. S. Haight Shurtleff College "The Social Science Department holds, before the student, the failures and accomplishments of the past, in order that he may be better prepared to take up his work as a citizen." LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT There are many aims in common in the teaching of languages — to train in a reading knowledge of the language: to create a sympathetic appreciation of the life and customs of the people who speak the language: to develop imagination, judgment and accuracy. May Nelson Grinnell University of Chicago Muriel Morgan Mary Luther Southern Illinois Normal Northwestern University University University of Illinois Page Eighteen Henrietta Heidemann Illinois State Normal University Harris Teachers' College Washington University Verna Diehle Illinois State Normal University The Commercial Department aims to give the student a knowledge of business relations: to help him understand and solve problems of business: to develop industry, self-reliance, loyalty, responsibility: to develop habits of accuracy and neatness: to acquire skill in specialized business subjects — Bookkeeping, Stenography. Typewriting and others. Bernice Hackley Illinois State Normal University Rubicum Business College P. UDRE Valparaiso University University of Wisconsin University of Vermont Washington University Carrie Murray Wesleyan University Lincoln Business College Illinois State Normal University Paje Nineteen SCIENCE DEPARTMENT W. H. Holst Ethel Baker e. Frohardt University of Illinois Albion College University of Illinois Washington University Science trains people to observe and to think and gives a deeper appreciation of life, by teaching the great natural and physical laws and their relation to everyday experiences. HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT The Home Economics Department aims to organize a course that will help our high school girls to be worthy daughters in their present homes and to prepare them to be efficient home- makers in the future. Grace Jordan Illinois State Normal University Mable Gibson University of Illinois University of Chicago Mary Felter Eureka College University of Illinois Columbia University Page T wenty ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT Maurine Gilpin E. Smith B. Bozarth Illinois Women’s College Shurtleff College University of Illinois Physical education strives to perfect the health of the student, develop sportsmanship and fair play, and in general to fit the student to fill his or her place in society. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT The purpose of mathematics in the high school is largely the development of the power of reasoning in the student. The analyzation of a given statement to ascertain what is truth and what is false. R. SHUMACHER G. HUMPHREYS R. JOHNSON Iowa State College Bradley Institute Augustavia College Illinois College Western Illinois State Teachers' Washington University College Page Twenty-one Page Tu'enty-two ( LAbbKb CLASS WILL, JANUARY, 78 We. the proud members of that illustrious class of January '28. being of sound mind (since Mr. Haight has sworn off notebooks) and in the best of health, do herewith present our last will and testament as witnessed and signed on this the nineteenth day of January at the Granite City Community High School, Granite City. Illinois, witnessed and approved or disapproved. Sybil Austin. Harvest Queen. 1927. wishes to leave her crown to Eunice Wood, who we are sure will be crowned May Queen in 1928. We wanted to leave Edwin to someone, but on approaching the subject to Edna we were met face to face with the fact that she wished very much to keep him herself.. Therefore, we have chosen to leave Edna Barney's sweet personality to Dorothy Spinks, so that Dorothy may have a chance at winning the next popularity contest. Marion Barney's persistence in final perfection in the art of man-chasing we do will and bequeath in all good faith to the girls we leave behind us who wish to catch a man. Miss Luther has also expressed a desire to possess Marion's flaming red dress, so she may have it with our compliments. Chester Cristy's desire to become a second Eddie Lowry we give to Raymond Lovel. since Raymond has already given hint of great depths of unexplored theatrical ability in his makeup. Since Elma Meyer will soon be one of those lofty creatures called Seniors, we feel that she should be taught the rudiments of good behavior. What could be more helpful than Lorraine Devine's divine dignity? Mary Eugene Gaspard s superfluous underskirts we leave to Miss Gibson, since Mary Eugene has now discarded them permanently. She says that she only has one. anyway. Edward Hausafus. we are told, is extremely stubborn. We are sure that Mr. Haight could use a little more obstinacy, so we hereby give it to him. Ruth Lee's very blonde mass of waving ringlets we give to Irene Gorbe to bring the price down on peroxide to normal once more. William Marshall wishes to dedicate his glasses to the Janitor and fervently hopes that said Janitor will toss them unceremoniously into the ash can. Glasses mar Harry's good looks, you see. Russell Miller, after a long period of deep concentration, has decided that the only person with whom he can safely leave his Roberta is Mr. Krumsiek. Martha Ruth succeeds every day in putting away a complete dinner in the third and another in the fourth. This exttaordinary capacity for food we give to Joseph Kurre. All Robert Jamieson's freckles with the exception of one to be left behind his right ear and used for the purpose of carrying chewing gum. we give to the girl of his dreams. Rosalie M. Halter. The ambition, the courage, the determination, and the absolute fearlessness of bard work which have characterized Ruth Pickett's three and one-half years of high school and enabled her. against overwhelming odds, to graduate with flying colors as valedictorian of our class, we leave to those boys who are still endeavoring to do their best at the Commonwealth School. Miss Jordan s desire to have everything just right, we leave to Kathryn Kennedy, who at present cares not just how perfect a thing is. but just so it is. What chance has a mere man against two women — but we certainly like Mr. DeGroff and we sinceiely hope that all future classes may be as well pleased with their gentleman dean as we are with ours. Page T ucnly-four Seniors HISTORY OF JANUARY CLASS OF 78 On January 28, 1924, our class appeared upon the threshold of Community High School. Timidly? No. rather proudly. We felt from the beginning that our class would become an asset to the school, and it was. We have used good judgment throughout in our election of officers and school activities. Our first meeting, as a class in high school, came shortly after our entering and we lost no time in becoming organized. We chose as our officers, Frank Griffin, president; Helen Saegesser, secretary, and Clarence Propes, treasurer. Our deans were Miss Taylor and Mr. Levy. That year went along smoothly. The next year we chose as our officers William Marshall, president, and W. D. Price, treasurer: Helen Saegesser remaining secretary. The next year we really had something to be proud of. We had discarded the title of Freshman and had assumed a new and more dignified one — that of Sophomore. We held our meeting and elected Thelma Hassell, president: Harold Jansen, secretary, and Robert Jamieson, treasurer. At this time our deans were changed. Miss Jansson and Miss Jordan succeeded Miss Taylor and Mr. Levy, and Mr. De Groff was added as a third. This semester we felt capable of giving a Hallowe'en party, which we did with so much satisfaction that another party was planned for in the Spring. It also proved successful. The next year was our Junior year. And. as all Juniors know, this means more than merely the third year in school. This year we were to be responsible for the Annual Boat Excursion. We did our best and by strong co-operation made it a success, even though the weather was unfavorable. It seemed this year that our officers should be of the very best, and this was the result of the election: William Marshall, president: Mary Eugene Gaspard, vice-president: Paula Dexheimer, secretary, and Thelma Hassel, treasurer. Then came our last step — we were Seniors. During this last phase of our high school life we have advanced in all activities. Our class is prominent in scholarship, and in athletics. There is also much talent displayed by various members of our class. We have been well represented in all school activities. We have fulfilled all our obligations to the school activities, and to the class, willingly. There has never been an activity in which our class has not co-operated splendidly and carried on to a good finish. April 8. 1927, during the first half of our Senior year we entertained the Top Seniors with a mock cabaret party. There was a three-course luncheon served, and the color scheme was carried out in refreshments and decorations. This last semester has been a glorious one. even though it was clouded at the earliest part by the departure of one of our deans, Miss Jansson. We felt at first that we would be lost, but we became accustomed to it. We chose Miss Blackburn to take her place. Our officers elected this year were: Robert Jamieson, president: Paul Dexheimer. vice-president, and Thelma Hassel, secretary-treasurer. On December 15, we were delightfully entertained at a party given by the Low Seniors. The Egyptian idea was carried out entirely in the decorations, entertainment and refreshments. Although our class is not so large as it was to begin with, we are holding the record of having the largest January Class in the history of the Community High School. Our aim now is to be as successful out of high school as we were while in it. Page T iventy-six Vice-President President PAULA DEXHEIMER ROBERT JAMIESON Secretary-T reasurer THELMA HASSEL Df XHEiMER. Paula My books and heart shall never part." Salutatorian. Argonaut. '25. '26. ’27: Debating Club. ’26. ’27; Glee Club. ’26: Girls Hi-Y. '25. ’26. ’27: Vice-President. ’27: Interclass Intellectual Contest. ’26; State Debating Contest. ’27: Vice-President Class. ’27. Jamieson. Robert a. " His very foot had music in it. As he went down the halls." Illiolian Vice-President. ’26. ’27: Boys’ Hi-Y, ’25. ’26. ’27; Vice-President. ’26: President. ’27; B. A. A.. ’25, ’26: Class Basketball. ’24. ’25, '26: Tug-of-War. ’25. ’26; Football. ’26. ’27. HASSEL. THELMA " Love is the fulfilling of the law." Argonaut. ’26. ’27: President. ’27; G. A. A.. ’25. "26. ’27: President of Class. ’26; Secretary-Treasurer. ’27: Orchestra. ’24. ’25. ’26. ’27. Page Twenty- seven JANUARY CLASS OF 1928 Riley. Earl "The lady does protest too much, me- thinks .” Delphian. '25. '26. '27 Tug-of-War. '25. '26 Spanish Club. '26. '27 Beasley Bruxey "A daughter of the gods, divinely tali' May Day, '25 G. A. A.. '25. Jones. Helen "Be wise worldly, not wordly wise." Illiolian. '26. '27 G. A. A.. '25 Brockman. Elizabeth " If music be the food of love, play on" Orchestra. '25. '26, '27. '27 Argonaut. '25. '26, '27. '28 CjRANOIS Staff, '28. Dawson, Helen " A little nonsense now and then. Is relished by the wisest men." Delphian, '26. '27 Girls' Hi-Y. '27 Basketball. '27 Baseball. '24 Hockey. '24. '25, '27 Marshall, William "Still water runs deep." Illiolian. '26. '27 Boys' Hi-Y Secretary-Treasurer. '27 Tug-of-War. '25. '26 Track. '24. 25. '26 President of class Fall of '24 and Fall '27 ''Stenographer Wanted,'' "The Wish- erman.” "Cupid” Illiolian-Argonaut debate. Page Twenty-eight JANUARY CLASS OF 1928 Chester, william Christy "A man of pleasure is a man of pains." Delphian. 26. 27: Glee Club. '27 Boys’ Hi-Y. '25: B. A. A.. ’24. ’25 Pep Club, '26. '27 Cheer Leader for '26. '27 Class Will Barney. Ednna B. "Love keeps (he cold out belter than a cloak: it serves for food and rai- ment." Illiolian. 26. '27; Glee Club. '27 G. A. A.. '25: Hockey. '25 Track. '25 Pep Club Secretary-Treasurer '26. '27 Class Secretary-Treasurer. '27 Maid of Honor Harvest Home. '27 1927-1928 GRANOIS Staff Austin. Sybil Janie "Is she not more than painting can express, or youthful poets' fancy, when they love f" Harvest Home Queen '27 Illiolian. 25, '26. '27 Glee Club. '25; French Club. '26 G. A. A., '25 Orchestra. '24. '25. '26 WlNKLEMAN. VERA W. "Life is not so short, but that there is always time enough for courtesy." Delphian. '25. '26. '27 Secretary. '27 G. A. A.. '25, '26 Third Honor. Lee. Ruth "Man has his will, but woman her way." Illiolian. '26. '27 Secretary-Treasurer. '27 Glee Club. '27 Miller. Russel H. "He hath a daily beauty in his life." Delphian. '26. '27 French Club. '26, 27 Boys' Hi-Y. '25. 26. '27 Tug-of-war. '26: Football. 26. '27 Boys' Quartet. '26. '27 McKendree Meet. '27 Page T wenty nine JANUARY CLASS OF 1928 Pickett, Ruth “One thing is forever good: That one thing is Success.'' Valedictorian G. A. A.. '24. '25 Basketball. '24. '25 Hockey, 24. '25 Track. '24 Neipert, Harold “The greatest of faults, I should say. is to he conscious of none." Illiolian. '26. '27 B. A. A.. '25 Tug-of-War. '26 Harvest Home play. '25 Devine. Lorraine “To err is human; To forgive, divine." Venice High School Gaspard. Mary Eugene "Little, but O my!' Maid of Honor Harvest Home. '27 Illiolian. '26. '27 Spanish Club president. '25. '26 G. A. A.. '24 Interclass Intellectual Contest. '26 First place McKendrec Meet, Girls' Declamation Class Vice-President. '26 ' The Silly Ass" Nelson. Arthur H. “He’ll find a way." East St. Louis High School Illiolian. '26. '27 Glee Club. '27 Four-Minute Men. East St. Louis. '24 Chemistry Club. '27 B. A. A., '24 Tug-of-War, '26 Barney. Marian "The glass of Fashion, The mold of form." Argonaut. '26. '27 G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26. '27 Track. '25; Pep Club. '27 "Alice Sit By the Fire” 1928 GRANOIS Staff Page Thirty JANUARY CLASS OF 1928 Saegesser. Helen “She agreed to differ." Delphian. '25. '26, '27 Debating Club. '27 Girls' Hi-Y. '27: G. A. A.. '26 State Debating Contest. '27 Class Secretary. '24 Jones. Iris " Many receive advice: only the wise profit by it." Illiolian, '25. '26. '27 Spanish Club. '25 G. A. A., '25 Ruth. Martha “Of making many boohs there is no end. and much study is a weariness of the flesh." Intcrclass Intellectual Meet. '27 Delphian; G. A. A., Glee Club '25 Berry. Louis “And his sunny lochs hang on his temples like a golden fleece. Chemistry Club. '27 Illiolian. '26. '27 Colyar. Frances Naomi "Age cannot wither her. nor custom stale her infinite variety." Argonaut. '26. '27 Glee Club. *25 : G. A. A.. '25. '26 Cheer Leader. '26 Hart. Nelda “A woman seldom writes her mind but in her postscript .” East St. Louis High School Delphian. '26: Vice-President, '27 Glee Club. '27 Class Play 1928 GRANOIS Staff Page Thirty-one JANUARY CLASS OF 1928 Elmer Jerden “It won't be long now!" Commonwealth High School. John Huck "Silent Cal ” Commonwealth High School Lester Cherry "The door to success is labeled 'Push'." Commonwealth High School Edward Hausaeus "No obstacle is loo great to surmount When striving for a goal worth having.” llliolian Spanish Club Orchestra Harry Erbe “Over the river." Commonwealth High School Clarence Hausafus " A staunch friend of loyal kind. Who frankly speaks his mind." Argonaut. ’18. '19. '20 Debating Club. '28 Interdass Intellectual Contest. '28 Orchestra, '28 Illinois Debating Meet. Normal. Page Thirty-two THE MEMORABLE CLASS OF JUNE, 78 Great histories make men wise; noteworthy plays inspire. May all who read this history profit by our experiences and be stimulated to action by our accomplishments. Thus, history and drama are united in our effort to proclaim to the world our accomplishments, deeds and glory. THE SENIOR CLASS OF JUNE. 1928. Presents ‘ OUR HIGH SCHOOL CAREER" SCENE — At Granite City Community High School. TIME— ACT I. Act II. Act III. Act IV. 1924- 1925 1925- 1926 1926- 1927 1927- 1928 CHARACTERS — Members of the class. SYNOPSIS Prologue To the friends of the Class of June. ’28, The drama of our school-life we re about to relate. We hope that it thrills you and fills you with awe To hear our Class History — the best of them all. — F. S. ACT I. Festivities of Grammar School graduation are now over. As September, 1924. approaches, fear and horror hold us Freshmen in great consternation. First day, huddled in scattered groups around the edge of the hall, morale is lacking and courage is flown. Brief is this state, for soon (and even with the help of the Mighty Seniors) we find our small place in the happy, bustling throng. True, we are looked down upon for our seeming great fault — that of making A’s — but we realize we will have ample time to enjoy school when we become upper-classmen. Our class social for the first year is in the aspect of a Hallowe’en party. The frivolities of "Freshmanhood" are, as the pageant progresses, soon passed, and we press eagerly onward to a higher goal. ACT II. What a laborious and energetic scene must now be portrayed! Since our mental capacity is developed and increased, school means hard and constant study. We settle down and devote our utmost attention to acquiring knowl- edge. This becomes an unquenchable thirst and we are revered as the most studious in the school. Little time is left for frolicking. We are as recluses from the world devoted to our noble progress — enlightenment by knowledge. Page Thirty-three ACT III. With Spring, comes awakening and mirth. After two seasons of work, we suddenly awaken to the duties and honors of upper-classmen. After two years in the building of the firm foundation of our high school education, we arc now ready to develop and broaden in our knowledge. More time is devoted to the cultural phase of education and to activities. Literary societies, French and Spanish clubs, Latin tournament, Paper Staff, and Annual Staff all receive a great amount of our support and participation. Our class is four- fold in affairs. Athletics are excelled in, for we proceed to win the Interclass Boys' Basketball championship and the Girls' Basketball championship. The Intellectual Contest and Orchestra receive their due support. Our study is. nevertheless, deep and profound. Also, social affairs are not neglected, for our great enterprise and duty, as Juniors, is the High School Boat Excursion. Our success was predestined and our minds confident. And it was — more of a success than in former years. The end of our third year is near and our deeds, accomplishments and glories are not all told. But what is that which is luring us hopefully and joyfully on? ACT IV. The enticing exalted "Portal of Seniorhood.” At last! We have won the starry crown, the golden throne. Ye minions — Freshies, Sophs, Juniors and the like — honor the sages! All pride, all wisdom is ours. What we have strived for is, thus far, attained. The "finishing touches” are to be placed upon our education. Great duties, responsibilities and functions are heavy upon our shoulders. Quickly we become accustomed to our new-found glory. Noteworthy do our accomplishments become. The GRANOIS of 1928 is promoted by many efficient Seniors. The Interclass Intellectual Meet is cap- tured by our contestants. Though modest, we still proceed to enumerate our honors and must add the Interclass Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball Championships of 1928 to our laurels. But oh! Too soon the year draws to a close. Our golden days are numbered. We must depart from the safe harbor. Unafraid, we march onward to life’s real commencement. With our background of books and education, our goal — a Heavenly reward, we zealously face life’s problems. Success will be the reward for our striving. EPILOGUE The curtain falls — our task is done; W’eve learned our lessons and had our fun. The secret of success, the reward of our work — Is ours for the keeping — if we never shirk. Like others we have come, and like others we have gone. Though the drama be ended, in memory we ll live on. — F. S. Wallace Haines Page Thirty-four W. Haines M. Merz HAINES, WALLACE Elmer "The secret of success IS constancy of purpose.’’ Valedictorian .Argonaut, French Club, '28: B. A, A.. '25; Bovs’ Declamation, '27: Boys' Hi-Y, ’25-’28;; Class Pres., '25; Interclass Contest, '25, '27; School Paper, '25, '27; McKendree Meet, Boys’ Solo, '25; Chemistry Club, '27, MERZ, MARGARET "Gods greatest blessing is, after all. a good woman.' Delphian, '26-’28; Spanish Club, '25-'26; G. A. A.. '28; Girls’ Hi-Y, ’25-’27, Pres., '28: Basketball, '24 , 25, '28; Hockey, ’24-'27; Track, '25, '26. STUART, Irene "A face with gladness overspread, soft smiles by human kindness bred." Argonaut, Pres,, '28; Debate, '27; Glee Club, '25; Granois Staff, '27; G. A. A., Hockey, Basketball, Baseball and Track, '25-'27; Class Secretary, '27; Pep Club, '27; Intellectual Contest, '27 ; Girls' Quartet, '27. TOWNSEND. CORNELIUS "Let us be friends, Cinna: It is I. who invites you to do so." Delphian, ’26-'28: Granois Staff, '28: Class V.-P., '27; Editor High School Paper, '26-'27. DAVIS. LEONARD "Not all the labor of the earth is done by hardened hand." B. A. A., '26; Delphian. '27, '28; Spanish Club, '26; Class Basketball, '25, '26; Football, Basketball, '25-, 27; Capt.. '28; Baseball, Track. '26; Tug-of-War, '25, '26; Class Pres., '27, V.-P., '28. HOELSCHER. WILFRED "Wise men say nothing in dangerous times Delphian, Pres., '28; Spanish Club Sec’y, '26; Class Basketball, Tennis, '27; Basketball '28; Class Pres.. '26, '28; Treas., '27; Orchestra, '25, 26; Chemistry Club, '27, '28; Editor- in-Chief Granois, '28. I. STUART C. Townsend D. Leonard W. HOELSCHER Page Thirty five JUNE CLASS OF 1928 Harry Meyer "The face is the index of a feeling mind." Delphian. '25. '26. 27 Basketball. '27: Baseball. '27 Track. '27 Frances MacLeod "She is ever readg with helping hand. No matter what may be the demand" Argonaut. '27. '28 Chemistry Club. '27. '28 Glee Club. G. A. A. '25. '26. '27 ,28 GRANOIS, '27, '28 Paper Staff. '27 Cleta Reinhardt "A cheerful look makes a dish a feast." Argonaut. '26. '27. '28 Orchestra. '27: Harvest Home. '27 Noble Percival " Everyone is the son of his own works" Watson. III. Challenger. '24. '25. '26 Basketball. LELAND Markgraf "Thou hast a grim appearance, and thy face bears a command in't: though thy tackle's torn; Thou show's t a noble vessel." Illiolian. Marie Freeman "Call me what instrument you will. You cannot play upon me." Illiolian. '26. '27 G. A. A.. '24. 25. '26. '27 Basketball. '25. '26; Track. '25 Hockey. '24. '25, '26. '27 Baseball. '25. '26. '27 Page Thirty-six JUNE CLASS OF 1928 Clarence Sugg "An honest man. close-button' d to the chin. Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within." Delphian. '26, '27 B. A. A.: Basketball. '26. '27, '28 Elma Meyers "Don't put too line a point to your wit for fear it should get blunted." Delphian. '26. '27 Girls Hi-Y. '26. '27, '28 G. A. A.. '25. '26. '27. '28 Basketball. '25. '27, '28 Baseball. '25. '26. '27. '28 Hockey. '25. '26. '27 Track. '25. '26; Pep Club. '28 Chemistry Club, '27. '28 Sarah Belle Thomas " Common natures pay with what they do. Noble ones with what they are." Argonaut, '26. '27 Glee Club. '25 Orrin Graf “ 'Tis writ on Paradise's gate — Woe to the dupe that yields to Fate!’ Illiolian. '26, '27 Basketball, '26. '27 Baseball. '27: Track. '27 James Cook "A gentleman makes no noise." Delphian. '27. '28 Chemistry Club. '27. '28 Zepha Rudolph "That burden becomes light which is cheerfully borne." Gnothautii Society. Page Thirty-seven JUNE CLASS OF 1928 William McCormack "Few taller are so young." Illiolian. '27. ’28 Track. 26 Malinda Squires "Ability is a poor man’s wealth." Illiolian. 26. '27. 28 Gladys Marshall "She was a phantom of delight. When first she gleamed upon my sight." May Queen. '28: Argonaut. '26. '27 Glee Club. '25 Spanish Club. '25. '26 Girls' Hi-Y. '26 G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26 Basketball. '25. '26; Hockey '25. '26 President of Class. '24 Secretary-Treasurer. '26 Floyd Mitchell “It is not good that man should be alone.’ Argonaut. '26, '27 Spanish Club. '25. '26 Vice-President. '26: Basketball, '26 Cecilia O'Rourke "What is well done, is done soon enough.’ Delphian. '26. '27. '28 G. A. A.. '26. '27 Harvest Home. '27 GRANOIS Staff. '28 Gladys Jansen "Gentle, sweet and always good The perfumed essence of charming girlhood ." Hockey. '25. '26. '27; Track. '25 Delphian. '26. '27 G. A. A.. '24, '26. '27 Page Thirty-eight JUNE CLASS OF 1928 Benjamin Jaimet “I would rather obey, than work miracles." Argonaut, '26. '27: B. A. A.. '25 "Womanless Wedding'' LORENE HOMMERT "Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind" Delphian. '26. '27 G. A. A.. '24. '25 Freda Schnatzmeyer "Charms strike the sight, but merit wins the soul." Argonaut. '26. '27. '28 G. A. A.. '27. '28 Hockey. '27 Ernest Eli "Good at a fight, but better at play: Godlike in giving, but the devil to pay." Football. '26: captain. '27 Basketball. *26. '28 Illiolian. '27. '28 Daniel Cariss "Faint heart never won fair lady." Illiolian. '27. '28 Boys' Hi-Y. '27. '28 Latin Club: "Womanless: Wedding" Esther Abrams "Sing away sorrow, cast away care." Delphian. '26. '27. '28 Harvest Home. '26. '28 Page Thirty-nine JUNE CLASS OF 1928 Mildred Brown It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved. Argonaut. '26, '27, '28 Girls' Hi-Y. '26. '27. '28; Sec y '27 G. A. A.. '24. '25. '26. 27 Basketball. '25. '26. '27. '28 Baseball. '26. '27 Hockey. '24-5-6-7; Captain. '24. '27 Bernice Hawks Elegant as simplicity, and warm as ecstasy. Argonaut. '26, '27 Hockey, '27 Juanita Carte / am not the rose. I have lived near the rose. Delphian, '26. '27, '28 Glee Club. '26 Harvest Home. '26. '27 Freda Snyder It is good to live and learn. Argonaut. '26, '27, '28 Harvest Home. '26. '27 Chemistry Club. '27. '28 Thomas Aaron If a good face is a letter of recommen- dation, a good heart is a letter of credit. Class Basketball. '27 Illiolian. '27. '28 Thelda Cooper Out of mind as soon as out of sight. Delphian, '26. '27 G. A. A.. '24. '25 Basketball. '24. '25 Page Forty JUNE CLASS OF 1928 John Bolin "You must therefore love me, myself, and not my circumstances, if we are to be real friends.' Delphian, '27 Track. ’26: Football. ’27 Eunice Wood " The reason firm, the temperate will: Endurance, foresight, strength and skill." Argonaut. '26. '27. 28. Secretary 27 Hi Y. ’27. '28. Vice-President. ’28 French Club. ’25. 26 G. A. A.. '25. ’26 Hockey. ’24: Track. ’25 Pep Club. ’27. ’28 GRANOIS Staff. ’28 Chemistry Club. ’27. ’28 Eleanor Fix "Those that govern the most make the least noise." Illiolian. '26. ’27. ’28 Basketball. ’24, ’25, 26. 27. 28 Baseball. ’25, ’26: Hockey. ’24. ’25 G. A. A.. ’24. ’25 Fourth Honors THELMA ANN MURPHY "Who knows nothing base Fears nothing known. Delphian. ’26. ’27. ’28 Glee Club. ’27. ’28 Hockey. ’27 HESTER BEN.JAMINN "Happy am I. from care I’m free: Why ain't they all contented like me?" Delphian. ’27. ’28: Glee Club. 25 Girls’ Hi Y. 25. ’26. ’27. ’28 Basketball.' ’27. ’28: Hockey. ’27 Wayne Kowalk "He is not merely a chip of the Old Bloch. But the Old Block itself." Illiolian. ’26. ’27 Basketball. ’26. ’27 Page Forty-one JUNE CLASS OF 1928 Carl Craig " A character of sterling excellence Is hidden behind a genial smile." Delphian. '27, '28: Tug-of-war, '26 Minute Men. '28: Sec’y-Trcas. Track. '26. '27. '28 Football, '26. '27 Zehra Smith Necessity is the only successful adviser." Argonaut. '26. '27. '28 G. A. A.. '25. '26 Hockey. '27: Track, '25 Class President. 24 VERMYI.A Harbig "If eyes were made for seeing. Then beauty is its own excuse for being." llliolian, '26. '27. '28 G. A. A.. '24. '25; Glee Club. '24 Baseball, '24 Frank Ehlert "Diplomats may gain by silence. An ordinary man must have his say." llliolian. '27. '28: Football. '27 Bozidar Muntyan "A proud American, of whom Amer- icans are proud." Delphian. '26. '27. ’28 Intellectual Dramatic Club. '28 Debating Club. '27. '28 Chemistry Club. '27 : President. '28 Interclass Intellectual Contest. '28 Third Honors Thomas Mayes “ One must know him to appreciate his true Worth." Argonaut. '26. '27, '28 French Club. '26 Boys' Hi-Y. '26. '27. '28: Treas. '28 B. A. A.. '26: Football, '27. Page Forty -two PARTY GIVEN BY JUNE CLASS OF 1928 All organizations of importance develop certain traditions as the years add to their history and in this Granite City Community High School is no exception. Each semester the graduating Seniors are entertained by the “Low Seniors.” Tradition has decided that this shall be an evening party. Each class tries to have just a little more fun and beauty in its class party than the previous class had. Thus we have developed much of the uniqueness of decoration which accompanies the formal party, but have still held to the informal. The two parties of 1928 were very unique and different, one from the other. In the Fall semester the party was carried out in the Egyptian idea, with camels and pyramids. The Spring party was a garden party. The flower boxes, trellis, even the garden gate was there. The Seniors of the future have a tradition and a high mark of success to keep up their courage, so we look forward to many brilliant social events in the future. Page Forty-three CLASS POEM TOP SENIOR CLASS OUR PLEDGE To our dear old Granite High School Whose halls we’ve often tread, We will be loyal, sincere and true: Love her colors, black and red. When we’ve passed beyond her portals We will look back with a sigh To the happy hours we spent there, In those golden days gone by. There will be a line of others Try to climb to higher fame. Granite High will always beat them: So we ll sing and praise her name. On the field or in the classroom. We have tried to do our best: So that when the score is taken Granite High will lead the rest. Many trials we’ve passed over, Many days of pain and toil. All this was not done in vain, We will yet collect the spoil: We agree to give the world our best. To this our word is plighted. In this, as in all other things. We stand a class united. — By Eleanor Fix 3 nmors ALBUM OF JANUARY CLASS 1929 How proud we are to say that we belong to the January class of 1929, the best and most unusual class that ever entered Granite High (in our own opinion, at least) ! We entered high school in January. 1925, possessing more "spiserinktum" than any other Freshman class ever dared possess. We didn't look for elevators and we weren’t afraid of Seniors nor teachers. Now, don't you admit that our class is quite unusual? With Miss Spencer. Miss Baker and Mr. McMurray — the best deans a class could hope for — to lead and advise us. we began our school career full of pep and enthusiasm. During our Freshman year we entertained with an Unlucky Party on Friday the 13th. The next year we gave a St. Patrick's Party to please Mr. McMurray and a few other loyal “Irishmen." During our Junior year we gave the annual boat ride and a delightful “hunt for silver horns.” We have representatives from our class in almost every organization of the school. Four of our members are outstanding athletes in both basketball and football. Now that we are Low Seniors, it is our turn to entertain the June graduates with a party. We hope to make it the happiest party we have ever given. Next Fall begins the homestretch of our high school life, and we are going to start that last stretch with the same enthusiasm, pep and determination that we have had in the past. Pearl Lorene Austin ALBUM OF JANUARY CLASS OF 1929 Edna Abbott Harold Williams V.-Prcs. '27, Secy '28 President '27, '28 Edna Abbott Harold Williams Pearl Lorene Austin Edgar Caldwell Charles Colin Edward Todd First in our book comes our dear Cousin Ed. She has many helpful ideas in her sunny blonde head Next is the picture of our dear Uncle Harry. Was he energetic and ambitious ? — Oh, very'. Little Cousin Pearl liked lots of fun — But she left her play ' till her work was all done. Cousin Ed. you never heard him anywhere. Yet you always knew he was there. Bud was good, where'er he stood. Next in our album comes our little brother Ed, Who scoffed at the slogan. "Early to Bed.’ P. Austin Treasurer ’28 E. Caldwell Treasurer '27 C. Colin V.-Pres. '28 E. Todd Secretary '27 Page Forty-seven JANUARY CLASS OF 1929 Henry Weber Cousin Henry's motto is very elusive: "Always take your time and be exclusive." Virginia Lee Boggs And this, my dears, is our dear Cousin Lee: She's gentle and kind and sweet as can be. Elsie Fresen The girl in the picture is Elsie Fresen. For everything she does she has a very good reason. Ernest Stainton Because we know Uncle Ernie so coy. We believe that there is a little good in every bad little boy. STEVE STAICOFF Steve belongs to that class of boys. Who never do anything without more or less noise. Esther Wright This cousin's name is Esther Wright, In all of her studies she was very bright. NADA GRAMMATICOFF Our aunt Nada is liked by us all. The very, very big, as well as the small. Francis Seago This face we like to remember for Us charity: Sympathetic without weakness, friendly with- out familiarity. Page Forty-eight JANUARY CLASS OF 1929 Thomas Wilson Our brother Tom has a very useful pair of feet. When it comes to kicking a football he can't be beat. Alexandria Sobolewski Alexandria here, is the family's joy. She never in her life looked at a boy. Helen Gertch Helen Oertch was a cheerful lass. She was one of the assets of her noble class. AVFRY TOWSF. Avery knows it is easier to want what you get. Than to gel what you want. Irwin Wiesman Irwin is just another typical lad. Not very good and not very bad. Vivian Jones This girl is our cousin Viv, She II have many friends as long as she lives. Leona Waldt Leona was the kind, my dear. Who gives her best, but adds some cheer. Bethel Rhodes Bethel was a boy who realized that. “Courtesy is to do and say. The kindest thing in the kindest way. " JANUARY CLASS OF 1929 Ella Mae Niepert This picture here is of our cousin Ella Mae, She laughed so much, she laughed all her troubles away. Charles Lancaster Uncle Charlie we remember as kind and good Because he reached our ideal of manhood. Virginia Arbogast Cousin Virginia's pleasant smile Smoothed out the wrinkles every once in a while. Elsie Lovell Dear Aunt Elsie has avoided strife By always laughing at life. Vivian Huggins Our Cousin Vivian was jolly and good, To help anyone who asked, she did what she could. Thomas Mayes Although a trifle shy. Cousin T ommy stood firm for standards high. Edna Cherry The girl in the picture is a certain Miss Cherry, Who although rather studious, finds time to be merry. Helen Vartanian Our Cousin Helen is just like lots of other nice girls, Except that her head is covered with natural curls. Page Fifty JANUARY CLASS OF 1929 Bozidar Muntyan Uncle Bozzie is this speaker's name. Follow his career and learn ol his fame. Helen Romine This is our cousin, Helen Romine. She had a disposition that critics called "fine." Irene Weeks Then comes the picture of our loved Aunt Irene. Who never in her life did anything mean. HlLDRED Veatch Hildred Veatch was merry and gay, She whispered and laughed the live-long day. William Charbonnier Our Brother Bill is an athlete, first class. Liked by the boys, and admired by many a lass. Louise Sutton Next in the album comes our Sister Louise, Her sweet disposition we re sure will every one please. Lucy Vartanian And this is Lucy, not Lucy Locket of nursery rhyme fame. But still it’s Lucy, just the same. Alice Jacobs This picture here is of our Aunt Alice, dear: She's loved by her friends, both far and near. Page Fifty-om HISTORY OF JUNE CLASS OF 1929 In September, 1925, one hundred and fifty innocent Freshmen, yearning for the golden wine of knowledge, entered Granite City Community High School. In the first semester Edwin Rich led his class as president. During this semester Freshman inferiority complexes kept us from doing any more than throwing a wiener roast in Nameoki. The second semester saw Joseph Kurre as president. That Spring in the annual interclass intellectual contest our class placed second. Edna Lindsay was the star of her class, at that time taking two firsts in interscholastic contests. Joseph Kurre was re-elected president in September, 1926. This time the quiet class headed by its bashful president indulgd in no social activities, and since there was nothing else to do. all was calm. January, 1927, June Isbell previously vice-president, became president. This semester was characterized by the glorious victory of the Sophomores in the annual intellectual contest. Our contestants, Esther Trattler and Joseph Kurre, aided by the Low Sophomores, Helen Morgan and Edna Lindsay, swept an easy victory. Joseph Kurre finished the season with quite a string of oratorical medals on his coat. As we began our third year Herbert Dexheimer ascended to the presidency. This time the athletic prowess of the class came forth. Having fought long and hard ever since their first semester, the girls’ hockey team realized the fruits of victory. Led by Esther Trattler, they downed the Sophomores to win the hockey championship. Great was the rejoicing in our camp. President Dex- heimer ended this semester with “Ye Junior Party.” A good time was enjoyed by all, “and how?” The sixth semester again found Herbert Dexheimer in the presidential chair. Alas, to our high hopes, this time the interclass contest was lost. It was a close battle, however. Leonard Hopkins and Joseph Kurre ably represented us, winning seven points. Page Fifty-two - OFFICERS OF JUNE CLASS OF 1929 E. Trattler N. Johnson Esther Trattler One who all life's gifts employs, but ne'er its hardships shuns.' Naida Johnson What's the use of looking gloomy i What's the use of our tears ? When we know a mummy's had no fun For more n three thousand years. June Isbell Brevity is the soul of wit. Maxine wood A girl with disposition sweet, whose intellect is hard to beat. Herbert Dexhfimer His life is a progress and not a station. Blanche England Divinely tall and most divinely fair. J. Isbell M. Wood H. Dexheimhr B. England JUNE CLASS OF 1929 Stanley Schneider I am my own and with me do what my notions tell me to. June Cooley Not bold, nor shy; nor short, nor tall. Mary Davies Here's sweet little Mary Without any lamb. She's gentle and hind and Ne'er known to slam. Burdette Neavill I am one of that class of boys. Who do things without any noise. Harry Thurau They say we are as alike as two peas in a pod. Selma Nelson A thing that is worth while at all is worth doing well. Evelyn Mosby Man is nature's sole mistake. Mary Segar To woman, silence gives the proper grace. Page Fifty-five JUNE CLASS OF 1929 Clara Gerbig It seems to me she's very shy, Bui, nevertheless, she can hake pie. Ernest Kelly He sometimes gets serious. Charlotte Booth A smile can go a long, long way. Anna Yuhasz But O, she dances such a way No sun upon an Easter-day Is half so fine a sight. Hera Vasil Be not the first by which the new is tried. Alvin Cease You can’t keep a good man down. Kathryn Kennedy She never troubles trouble, until trouble trou- bles her. Irene Bratvogel Gentle and modest and sweet, A friend you always like to meet. Page Fifty-iix JUNE CLASS OF 1929 James Lynch Just a minute, until I ask mamma. Ellsworth Dewey As for me. all I know is that I know nothing. Thelma Daugherty As quiet as a grave around women, but a friend to all men. Evelyn Gray Quiet, unlike most girts. Wilbert Rinder Better late than never. HOMER THURAU As like his brother, as two peas in a pod. Rena Cole Silence is golden. Ernest Naumoff I am not a politician and my other habits are good. Page Fifty-seven Page Fifty-eight Arthur Gullette “Cod's greatest gift is, after all, love." Joseph Kurre "And still the wonder grew, How one little head could hold all he knew." Mabel Tedder "Strong for the right." Hazel Spalding "Giggles get you by." Maurice Carrigan "Slow, but sure.” JUNE CLASS OF 1929 Dale Little “True to name.’ Roberta Wadlow “ Happy am l : from care I am free. Why aren't they all contented like me?" Alma Williams "Let us have peace.' Sophomores in (*' — — JANUARY CLASS OF 1930 On a cold crisp January morning our class climbed the steps of the hall of learning and started our high school career. Oh, what a day for the old Granite City Community High School when we entered its door! One memorable day we met and elected officers. We did try to act in a businesslike manner, and chose as president Allan Eubanks; Edwin Rich, as vice-president; Helen Morgan, as secretary, and Thelma Hands, as treasurer. We did do very well with Miss Morgan and Mr. Frohardt as deans to help us over the weak points, don’t you think? Then when we became Top Freshies we elected Edwin Rich, president; Charles Sherley, vice-president; Helen Morgan, secretary, and Thelma Hands, treasurer. As Bottom Sophs with the “floish" that comes natural to a Sophomore of this high school (or perhaps any other one) we chose Herbert Werths as president, Charles Sherley again as vice-president, Alvin Bachteler as secretary, and Edward Beshore as treasurer. We made a memorable place in history when our own cherished Helen Morgan won for us a place in the contest, and with the wonderful support of the Top Sophomore class we carried off in triumph the cup in the interdass intellectual contest. We came back to school in September as Top Sophomores, and tried, as Sophomores, will, to take up where we left off. We elected as our administrative group: Neola Luster, president; Charles Sherley, vice-president; Charles Sowell, secretary, and Edward Beshore, treasurer. We had a party near Christmas time and certainly did enjoy ourselves, even if the male element was rather scarce. Now, ah! beloved, we are Juniors. Half! Think! Half of our high school days are gone; but two more years (even less, for time grows short) and we must bid farewell to the dear old high school. We have chosen our officers with care, quite realizing the responsibility we now have, boat excursion and all, but we think that with Dragie Gosheff as president, Thelma Hands as vice-president, Helen Morgan as secretary, and Edward Beshore as treasurer we may rest assured of success and pleasure. And thus we start the third lap of our race for the shining goal. Alice Rouland JANUARY. ’30 Edward Beshore Neola Luster Alice Rouland Ted Stroud Howard Pearson Helen Morgan Hildamarie T reesh Ralph Elam Eldon Miller Mary L. Costley Paul Eckert Thelma Hands Charles DeRousse Mary Doyle Edna I.indsay Gerald Fossieck Charles Hutchinson Carolyn Myers Margaret Brown Leonard Visser Frank Verk Marie Hommert Dorothy Hoskinson Junior Bost Page Sixty one JUNE CLASS OF 1930 First Ro w — F. Parker. R. Holloway. Second Row — L. Meecham. D. Harris. F. Blair. C. Hackethal. J. Lavelle. M. Lombardi. D. McKay. Third Row — A. Lanahan. H. Hols- houser, V. Wachtcr. M. Gorbe. L. Emmerson. E. Cunningham. E. Corzine. Fourth Row — A. Senciper, I. Liggett. M. Davidson. K. Bovard. M. Dyer. J. Graham, K. Bergman. Fifth Row — B. Kerch. E. Kaldi. M. Sortor, S. Popovska, S. Cornelison. N. Krill. E. Con- reaux. Sixth Row — L. Hornsby. M. Brown. E. Massie. P. Hilker, M. Boshkoff. F. Wil- liams. A. DcWerfL Seventh Row — V. Surratt. R. McGee. W. Rhodes, M. Faulkner, H. Pufalt. J. French. H. Fox. Eighth Row — A. Gray. B. Jilek. E. Cooper. M. Pitchford, E. Riesacker. M. Windsor. D. Keller. Ninth Row—W. Blevins. M. Cole. W. Compton, M. Costello. W. Wrest. M. Lyons. P. Eckert. We arc now giving you an opportunity to peep into this, the book of the Career of June Class of 30.” When we entered the doors of the beautiful Community High School we felt free because there were no traffic officers to make us stay to the right side of the hall. One day, during assembly, our principal. Mr. Coolidgc, announced that the different classes would go to their various rooms, while the beginning F reshmen stayed in the auditorium. Mr. Johnson, Miss Luther and Miss Kottmeier were then introduced to us as the deans of our class, who would be responsible for our actions during the next few years. Marshall Galloway, president: Francis Parker, vice-president, and Ruth Holloway, secretary- treasurer, were chosen as our officers. In a class meeting at the beginning of the second semester we elected Elmer Giezelman. president; Henry Fox, vice-president: Alberta Senciper, secretary- treasurer. When we re assembled this year, we were no longer Freshmen, but had assumed the dignified title of Sophomores. Our officers this semester were: Leonard Visser, president: Jewell Gaspard. vice-president, and Albert Lanahan, secretary- treasurer. Now. as Top Sopohomores, we have re-elected Leonard Visser. president: with Gene Wilson, vice-president, and Lavenia Meacham, secretary-treasurer. To be sure, our class has gained its share of honors. The girls' team, after dose games, was defeated in the finals of the Hockey Tournament by the Juniors: and in Basketball by the Seniors in a like manner. Francis Parker won his letter in baseball last season and this season earned one in basketball as a member of the first tteam. Leonard Visser did his share in bringing victories to the school on the debating team. In the Intellectual Contest we had two entries, Leonard Visser and Jewell Gaspard. Leonard Visser. tying for first place in oratory, will represent Granite in the Illinois Intellectual Contests. He also won second in Declamation and with Jewell Gaspard, who won third place, will go to the Lebanon contest. And now. with half of the leaves of the book, "Our School Career,” turned, we leave you for another year. Ruth Holloway Page Sixty- two Page Sixty-three "Campos SceA/£Rr" Page Sixly-fout freshmen JANUARY CLASS OF 1931 First Roll’ — Marion Shelton. M. Galloway. R. Halter. H. Johannigmeicr, F. Green. S. Putnick. H. Hord. Second — L. Evanoff, K. Harbig. J. Cowley. R. Dobbs. A. Boal. H. Holshouscr. F. Snelson. Third — M. King. H. Fox. L. Pinkerton. F. Heely. R. Lee. H. McCauley. E. Moy. Fourth — E. O'Rourke, 1. Rae. R. Maynard. R. Wagner. W. DeRousse. A. Mount. R. Briggs. Fifth — F. Hudson. D. Edwards. M. Brown. H. Lockart. W. Morgan. W. Niedringhaus. Niepert. Sixth — G. Schanafelt, R. Hawkins. J. Clement. R. Pendle- ton. F. Danforth. N. Lancaster. E. Stickford. Seventh — E. Arnett. D. Raschc. C. Fallis. E. Hagler. M. Jones. C. Forth. H. Warden. Eighth — O. Wise. P. Fleming. C. Niepert. E. Anderson. O. Sperry. V. Roman. D. Thomas. Ninth- — N. Hart. F. Hudson, D. Corzinc. E. Thurston. E. Hcincman. H. Prcwctt. M. Hommert. We, the January Class of “’31,” entered the Community High School, making a start on our four-year trip. After much excitement and worry, we were placed in our respective classes. Not long afterward we held our first meeting and officers were elected as follows: Faye Snelson, president: Oscar Halter, vice-president: Lydia Bolliger, secretary-treasurer. Our deans were Miss Rushfeldt, Miss Sheppard and Mr. Krumsiek. In September we went back as Top Freshmen and elected as our officers: Howard Johannigmeier, president: Frances Green, vice-president: Rosalie Hal- ter, secretary-treasurer. Next we became Sophomores. Oh, how glad we were that we were no more called “Freshies!” Now we were in our second year. We soon held our meeting and elected: Lydia Bolliger, president: Wert Holsinger, vice-president: Thelma Pinkerton, secretary-treasurer. Lydia Bolliger Page Sixty-six Page Sixty-seven JUNE CLASS OF 1931 First Roil' — C. Habckost. J. Acquaviva. E. Rich. Second — V. Slay. R. Hoover. F. Zimmer. C. Pindcll. D. Kettler. W. Miller. F. Hassel. R. Colin. L. Arbucklc. A. O'Rourke. C. Turner. Third — W. Furlong. Dexheimcr. A. Barton. M. Rhinhardt. Holst. I. Pool. H. Merz. Jansen. C. Buehler. D. Holley. A. Cease. Fourth — E. Hood. A. Holland. G. Rensing. L. McMeans. M. Weaks. R. Hukster. F. Foster. L. Compton. Graf. A. Batson, E. Hideg. Fifth — M. Jamieson. H. Dial. C. Hay. L. Lillienthal. V. Scntilf. A. Rawls. L. Schmcrsahl, H. Farrar. D. Naumoff. A. Earney. Sixth — J. Hanfeldcr. L. McMcans. King. I. Smith, Waffler. D. Sternberg. R. Hawkins. D. Kenney. F. Wolf. H. Voltmer. N. Tedder. Seventh — H. Foster. H. Haack. P. Sexton. R. Beaula. M. Vcsteroff. N. Good- paster. L. Pauley. M. Hicks. Fleming. I. Gorbe. Eighth — L. Richman. S. Spingler. O. Woods. A. Eckert. E. Hecht. D. Stoccklin. W. Nelson. K. McLain. M. Relicy. L. Andrews. H. Barrow. Ninth — M. Jenkins. A. Hale, Hoekstra. A. Suhre. T. Muffet. R. Morgan. D. Williams. E. Hunter. R. Vartanian. E. Shillinger, Morgan. Tenth — H. Harmon. A. Mount. M. Schoengardt, E. Hoy. G. Hoelscher. H. Gray. D. Spinks. M. Faulkner. 1. Gasparich. Eleventh — V. Caldwell. I. Geslman. M. Davis. R. O'Dell. L. Geslman R. Schermer. W. Jenkins. R. Williams, M. Cole. F. Hassel. G. Blockberger. On September 5, two hundred fifty brave Freshman hearts stormed the doors of Granite High and demanded to conquer. We got in and we re here to stay for four years of fun, work and play. wild rides and tried to ruin our reputations. After proving that we had a right to stay, we elected our officers: Carl Habckost, president: Joseph Acqua- viva, vice-president: Ernest Rich, secretary-treasurer. Our deans were the venerable Mr. Haight, Miss Roberts and Miss Diehle. Promoted! Yes. sir! Top Freshmen now. Our officers are: LeRoy McCaleb, president: Oscar Halter, vice-president: Joseph Acquaviva, secretary- treasurer. Ernest Rich and Joseph Acquaviva received letters in football in their first semester. Our history is brief, but just watch us in the next few years. Some of us had a hard time staying because the upper classmen took us for some Carl Habehost Page Sixty-eight Pige Sixty nine Top Row — B. Muntyan. D. Muntyan. Second Row — R. Drocge. K. Braden. J. Measki. M. Sweeney. E. Wyant. H. Bostwick. G. Wilson, R. Gilbert. Third Row — M. Ritchie. P. Dale. B. Henry, J. Harris. H. Davis. J. Taylor, J. Sperry, R. Konwicka. Fourth Row — J. Meier, E. Eaton. R. Dempster. F. Miller. J. Goodpasture. Irene Meyers. V. Dulgeroff. J. Appel. Fifth Rou.' — E. Yuhasz. P. Santagota. E. Ward. Bernett, Luchocky. Paul Kacera, J. Thomas. C. Cowl. Sixth Row — A. Caver. Isham. K. Braden. 1. Warford. F. Clyde. G. Black. Skinner. Taylor. Ourselves, a motley crowd of Freshmen came. I'o go to High School and perchance win fame: Full green we were and our mistakes not few. And many a roasting fell to our lot. too — And then, when we can Freshmen be no more. We'll step into the joy of Sophomore. June Appel Page Seventy ATHLETICS OUR COACHES Edson Smith Byron Bozarth Rarely is it given in the story of life for a man's work to assemble its appraisal by others. In these days of polite flattery, when praising people, institutions, or works- — i.e., "boosting " — is a custom, and all a man has to do to become a leading citizen is to die. it is a remarkable occurrence for even a passing tribute to a man to coincide approximately with his real record. These few words are unique in this respect, and due to this peculiar quality, they would occupy first rank in a collection should any ‘anthology of eulogies" ever be assembled by an honest man. Since the attitude of the coach towards athletics determines to so great an extent the attitude of the students as well as the teams, the Board of Education considers the personality as well as the previous athletic success of a coach. Mr. Bozarth had an excellent record in both of these and he has lived up to their expectations. Our football season was the greatest of all Granite City s football seasons, both in interest taken in the sport and in games won. This is undoubtedly due to the pleasant yet firm way in which Mr. Bozarth has handled his teams. He has developed an all-around athletic program for our school. Every boy has had an opportunity to enter actively in some sport, due to the organization of reserve squads. Mr. Smith appeared in the athletic department the first day of school and volunteered his services and his work since then has been remarkable. Besides his work with the first teams, he handled fifty reserve squad football boys and sixty reserve basketball players, and in the Spring he coached the baseball team. His coaching was highly effective in developing morale as well as in teaching the technique of the sports. Coach Smith has a temperament that is an ideal one for high school people to come in contact with, and his sincere, whole-hearted labor and advice has played a large part in any success athletics may have had in Granite City Community High School for the year 1927-8. The people of Granite City are looking forward with great expectation to our next year's athletic program. They have every reason to expect that next year’s season will be even more successful than this year's has been. Page Seventy-two FOOTBALL TEAM, 1927 Top Row — C. Sherley. T. Stroud. T. Wilson. W. Charbonnier. E. Bcshore. O. Morgan. R. Jamieson. Second Row — R. Miller. S. Gobble. L. Davis. E. Eli. E. Rich. C. Colin. E. Rich. Third Row — M. Dykes. J. Acquaviva. GAMES 0 Granite 39 6 1 3 Gillespie 25 Granite 7 Jerseyville 0 Granite 44 Belleville 3 Granite . 34 Wood River __ 6 Granite 26 Collinsville 7 Granite 20 Centralia 46 Granite 0 East St. Louis 20 Granite 12 6 6 1 19 Granite 201 All Games Conference Won 6 Won 5 Tied 1 Tied 1 Lost 3 Lost .... 1 Pape Seventy- three The 1927 Granite City Community High School football team was successful in develop- ing a fighting heart on the team, a fighting spirit in the school, and enthusiasm and football interest in the community as a whole. In a schedule of ten games Granite won six. tied one and lost three. In the Southwestern Conference. Granite won five, tied one and lost one. losing the championship to East St. Louis and tieing Edwardsville for second place. About fifty boys reported for the first practice, but as interest grew more men reported, so that there was a total of six teams trained during the season. The candidates were not very gigantic, as tradition demands, and it was evident from the start that to win games team ofTense would have to be clever to develop any power, and that the players would have to be in top condition, aggressive chargers, and vicious tacklers to show any defensive ability. The first three weeks were spent in intensive drill on the fundamentals of the game, work on one defensive formation, and diligent practice on one sequence of four plays and a punt formation. This limited repertoire demanded hard blocking, hard running, sure handling of the ball and determined tackling to win the first game at Greenville. 39 — 0. The first Conference game was with Alton on October 1. Granite had never won a football game from Alton in the history of the school, and few people conceded the team a chance to upset that tradition this season. Alton expected to win on straight football and had been coached to stop a passing attack that was not much feared. The game was played on a field wet from a steady 24-hour downpour. Alton used the old indirect pass, which was suited to the field and weather. Their attack showed power in the first quarter, their defense was stubborn, and they scored in the first few minutes of play on an off- tackle smash. Early in the second quarter Granite City scored on two forward passes which were deceptive only because of their similarity to the five other plays that the team was using. A few minutes later a blocked kick gave the Red and Black another touchdown, which completed the scoring for the game and gave Granite a 13 — 6 lead at the half. Alton lost their chance for a Page Seventy-four ~ ' second half comeback by electing to receive instead of kicking. Granite City took chances by throwing too many passes in the second half, but the flat-footed Alton backs could stop nothing and the ball was never out of Alton's territory during the whole half. The first defeat was suffered at Gillespie, although the "Tiny but Tough" Granite boys made five more first downs and gained 100 more yards from scrimmage. Gillespie took advan- tage of frequent fumbles, and converted most of the "breaks" into touchdowns. The final score in this non-conference game was Gillespie 25, Granite 7. Jersey ville came to Granite on October 15. The game was a good battle for the first half, but it ended in a 44 — 0 rout, about thirty players seeing action. Players and fans looked forward to the Belleville game as the one to determine the real Conference strength of th Red and Black machine. Belleville went down to defeat 34 — 3 on the local field in a game in which Granite made no strategic errors. Wood River was defeated on Granite High School Field. 26 — 6. The Red and Black had made victory a habit, and the team was considered by all the Conference schools both as a "championship contender" and one that had "made history" for its school. These two phrases were the chief description of the teams fortunes until the end of the season. The Home-Coming game with Collinsville was the most attractive game yet played. Scoring plays, end runs and trick passes had been added to the team's repertoire for the first time during the season. The first touchdown came as a result of a trick pass, but Gillaspy of Collinsville tied the score on an intercepted pass. Thereafter the Red and Black completely swept Collinsville before them on straight football, and finally beat them three touchdowns to one. ... Granite City then broke training for a week and rested up in anticipation of the cham- pionship encounter with the undefeated East St. Louis squad. This let-up. combined with the clever playing of the opponents, led to the Centralia defeat: the only game of the season in which Granite City was completely outplayed. L. Davis Halfback T. Stroud Tackle E. Beshore Guard Page Seventy-five Granite City met East St. Louis for the championship of the Southwestern Conference at Granite City on November 19 — the first time in the history of the school that the local team had ever played for the championship of the district, and it was witnessed by the largest crowd ever assembled at the local field. By this time the team was at the peak of its form and condition. A peculiar running attack combined with running passes that formed a deceptive combination had been developed, and by cleverly mixing his attack Eli piloted his team to a touchdown in the opening minutes on a wonderfully timed and executed running pass. Davis to Colin. Colin failed to kick goal. Granite s defense worked well, and after an exchange of punts East St. Louis was in possession of the ball and failed to gain for two downs. Then an East St. Louis back broke through the line for forty yards and then counted a touchdown T. Wilson Guard E. Rich w. Charbonnier Quarterback Center Page Seventy-six soon after. Score 6 — 6. The Granite City offense was deceptive and in the second quarter they scored another touchdown on another spectacular running pass. Davis to Eli. Eli failed to kick goal. As the half ended Eli had East St. Louis on the run by mixing end runs and screen passes. The use of the latter at this stage of the game was an error in judgment. A costly fumble early in the second half gave East St. Louis their second touchdown, and they made the extra point. Score, East St. Louis 13. Granite City 12. The defensive work of the Granite team in this half was phenomenal; twice East Side was held for four downs on the goal line when unfortunate breaks had put them there. Inability to kick out of danger was mainly responsible for the Red and Black defeat, since Granite played them an even game in the other phases of the battle, and launched a more deceptive attack against them. East St. Page Seventy-seven Louis gained 223 yards and lost 49, while Granite City gained 215 yards and lost 61. On the other hand. Granite City made 14 first downs, while East St. Louis made 12. East St. Louis won on the breaks of the game. 20 — 12. and the well-earned championship of the Conference was theirs. The Edwardsvillc game on Thanksgiving was a peculiar anti climax to an interesting season. It was played on the Tigers' field in a quagmire of clay for stakes that were not very high — second place in the Conference. Granite gained many more yards, many more first downs, and threatened the goal line more, but were unable to score until the last minute, when they converted an Edwardsville fumble into a touchdown, but lost the extra point on a difficult Page Seventy-eight decision. The Tigers tied the score in the last half minute on a "sneak pass." made successfully by the general confusion, and the Conference season ended in a tie for second place. The morale of the team was expressed in their condition, team play, mastery of the fundamentals of the game, sportsmanship and fight, were developed to a high degree and laid the foundation for future achievement by demonstrating the elements of success. Eli. as captain of the team, was a real leader, a wonderful line plunger, and vicious defensive fullback. Davis, with his shiftiness, clever ball handling and passing, was the most valuable back in the Conference. Jamieson, while his play was not brilliant, was the steadiest and most dependable player on the squad. These three will be lost by graduation. Davis, halfback, and Beshore. guard, made the first All-Conference team. Eli. quarterback: Sherley. end. and Charbonnier. center, made the second All-Conference team. Ted Stroud, one of the best tacklers in the Conference, was elected captain for the season of 19 28. R. Jamieson End Ernest Rich End S. Gobble Guard Page Seventy-nine RESERVE FOOTBALL SQUAD Top Row — G. Wilson, H. Lockhart, F. Mercer, W. Niedringhaus, E. Buehler. L. Evanoff. O. Wise. G. Moran. R. Love. V, Caldwell, W, DeRousse, A. Hog. Second Row — A. Bachtcler. T. Mayes. F. Parker. R. Briggs, E. Thurston. R. Hcrschback. J. Rich. A. Eubanks. Third Row — J. Saunders. W. Evans. D. Harris, N. Barbieri. N. Windsor. E. Holshouscr. H. McClellan. Fourth Row — J. Goodpasture. L. Mehl. V., Zable. K. Wilson. GAMES AND SCORES East St. Louis Junior High School 12 Granite Reserves 6 Western Military Academy Reserves 1 5 Granite Reserves 0 East St. Louis Junior High School 19 Granite Reserves 7 Western Military Academy Reserves 6 Granite Reserves 6 Marquette High School 12 Granite Reserves 6 In the present day of intensified school football all players, to succeed, must work in this game early. So at the beginning of the football season found Granite High School keyed to a high pitch, for they were to have a real team. After the first two games, which were won. the interest increased and we had about seventy boys out for that sport. So the coach picked the most promising young men and the rest formed the Reserve Squad, which was to give these boys experience and develop them in the fundamentals of this strenuous game. Four complete teams were formed in reserve work at the close of the season. The boys of the Reserve Squad elected "Nick" Barbieri as their captain. During the season six games were played and these boys, who had practically no experience at all. played some very good games. They tied some games, but had no victories. Ed. Rich Rage Eighty BASKETBALL, 19274928 Top Row — E. Stainton. E. Rich. H. Werths, Ed. Rich. C. Colin. Bottom Row — E. Eli. T. Wilson. L. Davis. F. Parker. W. Hoelschcr. GAMES AND SCORES Alton . 29 24 Jcrseyville 1 1 27 Collinsville 37 36 Edwardsville . 23 Granite 28 Madison 11 22 Alton 14 23 Jcrseyville 19 37 Staunton 41 . 23 21 30 Collinsville Edwardsville 33 14 Granite 12 1 3 East Side 32 Granite 12 Staunton 37 Granite 20 Belleville 1 7 Granite 14 Western 33 18 East Side 16 30 Belleville 28 Granite 43 Wood River 28 Granite . .27 Page Eighty-one C. Colin Forward L. DAVIS Captain Forward E. Rich Guard F. Parker Forward Page Eighty-two BASKETBALL The basketball squad started the season with bright prospects. The interest in the sport was high, seventy boys having turned out for the squad, every one of whom had some under- standing of the fundamentals of the game. In a preliminary practice game. Western Military Academy was easily defeated, three teams from the squad sharing the victory. The season's work then really began. There was some thrills in fundamentals, but the real emphasis was on team play. Alton was defeated 23 — 14 in the opening game of the Conference, by such well-organized team play that Granite looked like a dangerous contender for the championship. The weak Jerseyville squad was easily defeated: the score was doubled against Madison, and then came the Collinsville game, which resulted in a Collinsville victory. This game proved a jinx, the Red and Black quintet losing six Conference games by narrow margins of one and two points, which would have disheartened the best of teams, but the Red and Black redoubled its efforts and in the second game with Collinsville completely outfought and outplayed the powerful "Kahoks." This game should have been won by five points and losing was a "tough break.'' the score being 37 36. Thus another game was lost. The final Conference game with Wood River was forced to two overtime periods by the fight of two teams evenly matched, but the final score gave the victory to Wood River by two points. Although losing in score, the morale of the team was strengthened, enabling them to give some wonderful exhibitions of floorwork and outplaying the strongest teams in the Conference. Granite City was eliminated from three tournaments during the season. At the Washington University Tournament. Madison defeated Granite in an overtime game, 21 — 19. In the County Tournament. Collinsville defeated Granite in the opening round. 38 — 15. At the time of the District Tournament at Collinsville, the Red and Black had been winning and the outlook was more hopeful. Alton was defeated in the opening round in a game which was easily the best the team had played all season, it was clean and hard-fought and the victory well earned. Granite met Madison in the second round of the tournamnt and Madison proved itself a strong tournament team by upsetting all dope in defeating Granite. 31 — 21. Leonard Davis, captain of the team, had a very difficult job. due to the fact that at times the morale of the team was low. He ran the team well, never lost his fight, and was a speedy, skillful doorman, which made possible some clever team play. Davis was named All-District forward, an honor which he merited due to his performances in the two tournament games. Noble Percival was an outstanding player, a fighting guard and a good sport. Tom Wilson, a dependable player, with courageous spirit, gave his best in every game. Bob Jamieson, a splendid gaurd. was lost in mid-season by graduation. Bib Hoelscher was a clean, hard-playing sportsman, whose basket-eye was responsible for many points in important games. "Salty” Parker, a Sophomore, shows prospects for splendid work in the future. The team made progress throughout the season and good sportsmanship and hard playing were exhibited by the Red and Black on the floor at all times. Granite City was outplayed in only two Conference games: The game at Collinsville and the East St. Louis game at home. Another season should see a winning Red and Black basketball team. Letter-men: Davis. Parker. Hoelscher. Eli, Wilson. Jamieson. Stainton. Colin. Werths. Edwin Rich and Percival. Page Eighty-four RESERVE SQUAD Teams were divided according to weight. There were four classes: Lightweights, middle- weights. heavyweights, and the fourth class, boys with some basketball experience. In Reserve Basketball there were 16 games played during the season: ten of these games were won and six lost. The plan of the Reserve Squad was to give the oncoming players basketball experience. This was the policy adopted by Granite City Community High School. Page Eighty-live Page Eighty-six TENNIS With Spring came tennis and due to the enthusiasm for this sport an exceptionally good schedule was arranged. The team consisted of James Mills, Justin Windsor and Wilfred Hoelscher. With fight in their hearts and skill in their racquets, the team smashed through a very successful and enjoyable season. SECOND ANNUAL STATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TRACK MEET Officials W. F. Coolidge, principal of Granite City Community High School, manager. W. H. Summers, director intramural athletics. Washington University, referee and starter. R. A. Higgins, football coach. Washington University, head finish judge. H. G. Bogue. athletic coach. Granite City Community High School, clerk of the course. Timers, judges, scorer, and least but not last. D. Gosheff. announcer. Preliminaries 9:30 A. M. Finals 1:30 P. M. Preliminaries held in shot, discus, javelin, broad jump: 50. 100. 220-yard dashes, and the high and low hurdles. Track Events 50-yard dash. 100-yard dash. 220-yard dash. 440-yard dash. 880-yard dash 120-yard high hurdles, one mile run. 220-yard low hurdles, half-mile relay. Field Events Pole vault, javelin throw, high jump, broad jump, shot put. discus throw. Winners of first and second places of this district went to the State University of Illinois meet at Illinois University at Champaign. 111. Granite won fourth place in both the half-mile and the 220-yard dashes, receiving a total of four points. O. Graf fifth in half-mile run. O. Halter fourth in 220-yard dash. TRACK SCHEDULE FOR 1928 April 7 — Interclass Meet. April 14 — Dual Meet at East Side. April 21 — Triangular Men at Granite with Wood River and Collinsville. April 28 — McKendree. May 5 — Quadrangular Meet at Edwardsvillc — Alton. Granite, Wood River. May 1 2 — -District State Meet — Granite City. May 19 — State Finals at Urbana. May 26 — Southwestern Meet — Granite City. Page Eightg-seven BASEBALL, 1927 April 8 — Granite journeyed to Kirkwood, Mo., where they met and defeated the Kirkwood nine. 6 to 5. "Chalky" Alfrey pitched a great game, striking out twelve men. Judd and Colin also starred. April 13 — Belleville defeated Granite, 10 to 5, in a close game. Dobbs stole second base three times. Graff and Parker each got two base hits. April 15 — Granite opposed Mascoutah. Granite turned in eight men. defeating Mascoutah. 8 to 4. Jamieson pitched a good game. April 22 — Granite met Collinsville for the first home game. Once again the Kahoks defeated us, 9 to 5. Poneloit of Collinsville pitched an excellent game. April 29 — Granite trimmed Wood River, 10 to 6. Jamieson struck out ten men. Blevins, Graff and Dobbs got triples. Colin and Dobbs both hit a double. May 6 — Granite entertained Belleville at the cost of a 6 — 3 score. Dobbs hit a home run, scoring Graff, thus accounting for two of Granite’s runs. May 9 — Granite dropped its second straight game to East St. Louis, 8 to 2. Ropiequet of East St. Louis allowed only nine scattered hits. May 13 — Granite City defeated Kirkwood, 3 to 0. Dobbs and Rich each scored home runs. Colin stole second and beat out two hits. Jamieson pitched for Granite. May 17 — East Side found Jamieson for 11 hits and 6 runs, defeated Granite 6 — 3. May 23 — Granite defeated O Fallon, 8 — 6. Every Granite man played his best and the enthusiasm of the players did much to win the game. This was the best baseball season that Granite had experienced for a long while. The team won six games and lost five out of the eleven played this year. The letter-men were: Blevins, Lignoul, Colin. Parker, Graff. Judd, Dobbs. Jamieson and Huffstutler. Although last year it was decided to discontinue baseball, we have again organized a baseball team, and the following give promise of showing us a good season: Pitchers — Blevins, McCaleb: catchers — Ed. Rich. Wilson, Holsinger; fi rst — Lignoul, Taylor; second — Colin: third — Werths; shortstop — Parker; outfielders — Graff, Sugg. Harry Meyers, Sobolewski, Rosche. Holshouser and Acquaviva. Page Eighty-eight CTIVITIES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS These people were chosen for general scholarship, school interest in a wide variety of activities and good personality. Wilfred Hoelscher. Joseph Kurre. Margaret Merz. Edna Abbott. Paula Dexheimer Honors have been given to the following for special work in the branch of activity mentioned. SCHOLARSHIP Bozidar Muntyan. Carl Craig. Wallace Haines. Thelma Austin. Mary Scgar. Maxine Wood. Esther Byland. Howard Blevins. Ethel Kaldi. Leland Poole. Ethel Hideg, Helen Voltmer, Miodrag Muntyan. Dobrilla Muntyan. PUBLIC SPEAKING Joseph Kurre. Leonard Visser, Wallace Haines, Bozidar Muntyan. HOME ECONOMICS Gladys Marshall. Edna Abbott. Vivian Huggins, Hildred Veatch. BUSINESS and COMMERCIAL Charles Colin, Eleanor Fix, Elizabeth Brockman. SHOP Ellsworth Dewey. Thomas Mayes. Faye Snelson. Howard Blevins. William Clendenin. Freeman Wolfe ANNUAL Frances MacLeod, Eunice Wood. Neola Luster. PEP Kathryn Kennedy. Dragie Gosheff. Chester Christy ATHLETICS Boys — Leonard Davis, Thomas Wilson, Charles Colin, Francis Parker. Girls — Jewell Gaspard. Lavenia Meacham. Esther Tratrler. Elsie Lovel. Page Ninety MAY DAY 1927 I There was a child's paradise, a brilliant heaven where Mother Goose pre- sided and lived with all her children. There was a visitor that day, a noble visitor, her attendants and followers. The queen. Georgia Chappee, in her stately robes, entered, and tiny pages of the royal court carried the train of her gown. The attendants. Beatrice Cummings and Alberta Kirkpatrick, followed and were made welcome. The followers, the Senior girls of '27, concluded the processional of royalty. And then Mother Goose and all her children came to the heaven of Make-Believe-Come-True and found favor in the eyes of the queen. Jack Spratt and his buxom wife. Little Bo-peep, the Four and Twenty Blackbirds, Miss Muffet, Jack and Jill, Old King Cole, and the many other members of that friendly group made merry on the campus of the queen. The Zephyrs blew, Boy Blue danced, and Simple Simon and the Pieman enacted an Irish jig. The recessional of the rhyme folk and visitors concluded the entertainment. The paradise, that bubble of imagination, vanished, and the spell was broken. Page Ninety-one HARVEST HOME MAY QUEEN ATTENDANTS Alberta Kirkpatrick Beatrice Cummings Ho, hum! Guess I’ll get up now.’’ John Jones arose, dressed and looked out of the window. Beautiful day for the Home-Coming, a typical Autumn day.” Mr. Jones put on his hat and went to the station, where he purchased a ticket for Granite City. Arriving at Granite, he immediately set out for the Community High School. Sure hope I'll be in time for the start of the game,” he said, walking up Madison avenue. "Hello: wonder who they’re killing? Such a noise!" He purchased a ticket and went inside the gate. A few minutes later Mr. Jones, HARVEST QUEEN ATTENDANTS Mary Eugene Gaspard Edna Barney Page Ninetg-two casting dignity to the winds, shouted with the rest. Bud Colin had just made the first touchdown of the game. "Whee-e-e!" yelled Mr. Jones. "1 wonder how Collinsville like that?” The day was typical of Autumn, a rather chilly wind was blowing, but the enthusiastic rooters didn't know it. They felt no sense of cold, their hearts were with those boys who were fighting and winning that brave fight on the gridiron. The crowd was hoarse from shouting, but when the gun barked and Granite had won. such a shout went up from the loyal rooters, that the people in a dirigible, sailing overhead, looked down to see what was the matter. ’Mr. Jones smiled blissfully. "Now for one of the Home Economics girls' Swiss steak suppers,” he said, and hastened to the cafeteria, where he ate an excellent supper and met several old classmates of his. At seven-thirty he and his friend entered the auditorium, where they secured good seats. Suddenly amid a terrible noise, the curtain rose on "Union Station for a Day.” A tall young fellow, acting as train caller, shouted the names of several stations. Mr. Jones recognized him as Bob Jamieson. June Isbell, as a spinster, and William Marshall, as a widower with five children, sent the crowd into paroxysms of laughter. A young couple, who were just married, were disagreeably surprised when a party of friends arrived at the station to see them off. Two children who were going on a visit to their grandmother, furnished an amusing scene. A young couple, planning an elopement, were almost intercepted by the parents of the girl. A poor old woman in an odd costume missed her train. She indignantly explained to the train master that she was going to a funeral and that the train should have waited. And then the Top Senior girls entered the station and the 1927 May Queen read a telegram which stated that Sybil Austin was to be Harvest Queen. Georgia placed the crown on Sybil’s head amid the applause of the audience. “The students of dear old Granite High have chosen a lovely queen,” said Mr. Jones to his friend. “Yes, indeed,” the friend replied, "Sybil makes a very pretty queen.” The Senior girls then sang the Alma Mater, and as the closing strains of that song, so dear to students of Granite High, died away, the curtain fell on “Union Station for a Day.” Page Ninety-three Page Ninety-four Page Ninety-five BOYS’ QUARTET Miss Sheppard. E. Rich. W. Charbonnier. D. Goshcff. L. Visser. The quartet represents the only boys' musical activity in the school. The four places on this year's quartet were filled by William Charbonnier. first tenor: Edwin Rich, second tenor: Dragi Gosheff, first bass: Leonard Visser. second bass. The boys are ably assisted and tutored by Miss Sheppard. Last year the quartet consisted of William Charbonnier, Edwin Rich. Robert Jamieson and Russell Miller. The last two boys mentioned graduated with the January Class of 1928. The Boys' Quartet adds mirth and music to the “pep” meetings which are held before every game and meet. They also sing at church entertainments. A meet is held at McKendree College every year, in which athletics, literary readings and music are included. The quartet entered last year and made a very good showing. The boys plan to give some very good numbers before the school term draws to a close. Page Ninety-six ORCHESTRA Back Row — W. Charbonnicr. W. Niedringhaus. Prof. Robbins. H. Fox. Ed. Thurston. Second Row — W. Holsinger. E. Jackson. B. Jilek. K. Bergman. F. Hassel. E. Reisachcr. O. Sperry. R. Hoekstra. Sealed — R. Hoekstra. C. Hoy. J. Apple. D. Thomas. J. Kinner. R. Dempster. W. McCormach. E. Kahle. L. Evanoff. P. Austin. E. Hagler. I he orchestra, which is directed by Prof. Robbins, is the organization in our High School which furnishes entertainment within entertainments. It is that organization which furnishes practically all the special music at our programs and shows. 7'hc orchestra is improving each year and since it is not perfect, let us strive for a larger and better orchestra in the future. We owe thanks to Mr. Robbins for the work he has accomplished in our High School along orchestral lines and we sincerely hope that he will keep up the good work. Herbert Dexheimer Page Ninety-seven GIRLS’ HI-Y Top Row — H. Benjamin. M. Brown. A. Meyer. L. Waldt. M. Merz, R. Holloway. V. Arbogast. E. Wright. Second Row — E. Wood. J. Isbell. N. Johnson. H. Bolliger. V. Huggins. N. Grammaticoff. First Row — Miss Spencer. B. Kerch. E. M. Niepert, K. Kennedy. R. Wadlow. T. Hands. H. Morgan. M. Tedder. H. Romine. In 1926 the advisers of the Boys' Hi-Y organized a similar club for the girls. The adviser was Miss Blanche Richards, succeeded by Miss Mable Spencer, and Miss Mabel Gibson and Mrs. Maticka being other advisers. The girls hold a meeting every Monday night at the Y. M. C. A. Here are discussed problems, both religious and social, which now and later will confront the girls in high school and other life. Also, plans are suggested and carried out for assisting and sponsoring school activities. In this way the Hi-Y Club has given to the school good, conscientious girls who wish to do the most in their power for the school and community. Last summer the Hi-Y Clubs made several enjoyable trips to the Municipal Opera. After two attempts they dodged the rainy season and got to Rock Springs Park in Alton for an outing. Several entertainments were given by them, one for the football boys and their friends, and another for the alumni at Dexheimer's. Above these loom, however, the parties given by Mr. and Mrs. Maticka. Every Hi-Y member enjoyed these to full extent and everyone felt completely at home. The future holds several interesting events. Among these are the mothers' tea. the hay-ride and the annual joint banquet. Thus the Hi-Y life fulfills its purpose, being religious and social. Margaret Merz Page Ninety-eight BOYS’ HI-Y From Row— J. Lynch. W. Haines. H. Dcxheimer. L. Hopkins. W. Charbonnier. C. Lancaster. L). Cariss. I . Mayes. The Boys Hi-'i Club is an organization of high school boys sponsored by the Y. M. C. A. Its purpose is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The platform is: Clean Living. Clean Speech. Clean Athletics and Clean Scholarship. The dynamic is contagious Christian character. The objective is sacrificial service, Christian manhood and fourfold development. The club was organized five years ago under the supervision of Mr Raut general secretary of the Y. M. C. A. Shortly after the club s organization.’ Mr. hlmer Frohardt accepted the position, on the request of the boys, as sponsor and discussion leader. Mr. Frohardt has served the club very faithfully and efficiently during the five years. In due respect for his excellent work he was presented by the boys of the club with a jeweled Hi-Y pin. which is the highest award of the National Hi-Y Council. Meetings are held each Monday evening at the Y. M. C. A., where problems pertaining to life of high school students are discussed. The club endeavors to work in harmony with all other school organiza- tions. It was through the efforts of the Hi-Y that the Four-Square clubs were organized. 1 he outstanding achievements of the club during the past years have been the sponsoring of the Older Boys' Conference and the sponsoring of the Four C s campaign. Much of the progress and achievement of the dub has been due to the capable supervision of Mr. Barney Maticka, Y. M. C. A. Boys' Work secretary and club supervisor, who was also instrumental in the organization of the Madison-St. Clair Hi-Y Council, composed of five Hi-Y clubs, which meets four times a year to lay plans for the development of the Hi-Y movement The boys who have served in the capacity of officers for the past semester are as follows. Charles Lancaster, president: Herbert Dexheimer. vice-president: 1 homas Ivlayes, treasurer, and Arthur Gullette. secretary. C. M. Lancaster Page Ninety -nine S. O. I. A. P. Top Row — Kenneth Thomas. James Rich, Wm. Niedringhaus. F. Wolfe. Front Row — C. Richie. A. Eubanks. N. Barbicri. 0. Thurston. I. Wiesman. R. Briggs. J. Markham. H. Fox. J. Acquaviva. The S. O. I. A. P.. a club comprised mostly of boys from last Fall's reserve football squad, organized to create better fellowship and understanding and to back, to the limit, any enterprise undertaken by the school — athletic or otherwise. MINUTE MEN Top Row — C. Craig. E. Dewey. A. Cease. C. Bueler. W. Niedringhaus. W. Flolsinger. J. Rich. R. Briggs. N. Barbieri, F. Snelson. Second Row — T. Mayes. W. Wrest. B. Neaville. M. Jamieson. H. Bergman. B. Kerch. E. Thurston, K. Thomas. A. Eubanks. J. Markham. Bottom Row- — Mr. Lease, E. Geppert. L. Pinkerton. E. May. B. Jaimet, J. Lynch. H. Williams, H. Fox. J. Schanafelt. F. Wolfe. C. Richie. Mr. Smith. The Minute Men is an organization of students banded together for the purpose of further- ing school development. It was organized by a group of eight students who met to discuss the high school bond issue which was up before the public to be voted upon at that time. The officers are: H. Williams, president: R. Holloway, vice-president; C. Craig, secretary- treasurer. Mr. Edson Smith and Mr. G. J. Lease were elected unanimously by the club as faculty supervisors. H. Williams. Page One Hundred BOYS’ FOUR-SQUARE CLUB Top Row — J. Rich. E. Rich. V. Caldwell, L. Evanoff. D. Edwards. A. Holland. W. Dagy. R. McGee. Front Row — W. Nicperl. H. Eaton. J. Acquaviva. H. Lockhart. A. Hoy. H. Fox. R. Fleming. R. Lovel. Mr. Krumsiek. The Boys' Four-Square Club was organized last Fall, for the Freshman boys. The purpose of the club is to get the Freshman boy interested in school activities and to promote clean living. The club is under the supervision of Mr. Alfred Krumsiek. The officers of the club are: Ernest Rich, president: James Rich, vice-president: William Dagy. treasurer: avJ Luban Evanoff, secretary. H. Eaton PEP CLUB Top Roue — M. Woods. R. Wadlow. E. Trattlcr, J. Gaspard. I. Stuart. E. Abbot. E. Woods. V. Jones. R. Holloway. E. Meyer. P. Austin. N. Grammaticoff. V. Huggins. M. Brown. M. Jamieson. Bottom Row — Miss Spencer. E. Todd, L. Hopkins. H. Trecsh, J. Isbell. K. Kennedy. L. Christy. H. Williams. C. Lancaster. B. Kerch. The Pep Club, organized for the uplifting of school spirit in dear old Granite High, has kept its good record of insuring real pep meetings, and well-attended athletics. Under the capable influence of our most worthy officers — Edna Abbott. Edward Todd, and Francis Seago — the club has grown and prospered, due largely to the wonderful football season in 1927. Yours for our glorious Alma Mater, Francis Seago Page One Hundred and One GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION E. Meyer. P. Miller. T. A. Murphy. L. Mecham. M. Merz. G. Roseberry. A. Rouland. E. Schnatzmeycr. T. Austin. B. Azdell. H. Benjamin. K. Bergmann. F. lair. M I Brown M. Brown. Mrytle Brown. G. Brcuer. L. Christy. F. Craven. M. Davis. A. M. Dewerff. B. England. A. Foster. C. Fix. J. Gaspard. R. Holloway. H. Holshouser. R. Halter. R. Hackl. E. Heincman. M. Henson. M. Jamieson. N. Johnson. R. Jones. D. Kennedy. K. Kennedy. B. Kerch. V. Kraus. R. Lee. E. Lovel. M. Lyons. N. Luster. G. Marshall. E. Massie. M. Shelton H. Spalding. I. Stuart. D. Stoecklin. V. Slay. E. Taylor, M. Tedder. N. Tedder. ^ ^ Catrls Athletic Association was organized in Granite City four years ago under the supervision of Miss Maurine Gilpin, athletic instructor. It has grown steadily, increasing in membership, pleasant experiences, and good habits. There are four awards given to the girls by the State Association. In order to get an award each girl must adhere strictly to training rules, besides partici- pating in some activities taken up at school. The organized sports, for which the girls get points are: Hockey. Soccer. Basketball. Baseball, and Track. The Southern Illinois G. A. A. Camp was at Giant City Park last year. There was a large number of girls from Granite who attended the camp. The girls that went are glad of it. and they and many of the others are planning to go again this year. I he Granite City chapter of the organization has started something new this year. For the annual Spring banquet, representatives from a group of different cities were invited. It was a successful and brilliant movement, and it seems to have started a rolling stone. T he ideal and goal of the Girls’ Athletic Association is not only to train mind and muscle, but also to develop clean sportsmanship among the girls. T he goal is a star that is high in the heavens, but it seems to come nearer every year. Esther Trattler Page One Hundred and 7 wo CHEMISTRY CLUB Top Rou> — W. Baker. D. Cariss. I. Wiesman. T. Wilson. L. Davis. E. Caldwell. J. Cook. C. Lancastter, W. Niedringhaus, E. Stainton. Second Row — H. Williams, S. Schneider, H. Weber. E. Kelly. B. Neaville. E. Thurston. J. Markham. Third Row — M. Spencer. J. Lynch. H. Thureau. H. Dexheimer. L. Hopkins. H. Benjamin. M. Brown, S. Nelson, E. Meyer. V. Huggins. M. Brown. F. Wolfe. Front Row — M. Wood. E. Wood. F. Snyder. F MacLeod. R. Wadlow. D. Little. E. ToJd. W. Charbonnier. B. Muntyan. B. Jaimet. O. Ash. M. Hommert. A. Roland R Lee W. Holst. The Chemistry Club was organized in December, 1926, by Mr. William Holst. The officers elected were: Charles Alfrey, president: Clarence Hausafus. vice-president, and Georgia Chappee, secretary-treasurer. The purpose of the organization was to create an interest in chemistry and chemical education. All students in chemistry were eligible for membership. 1 he activities for the first year were confined to the Chemistry Open House. In this the club wished to bring out the relationship of chemistry to the home, to medicine and to industry. About 350 visitors viewed the demonstration. In the Fall of 1928 the club elected the following officers: Bozidar Muntyan. president: William Charbonnier. vice-president, and Edward Todd, secretary-treasurer. Membership increased over last year, for there were about seventy-five students in chemistry. On April 14, 1928. the second annual demonstration was arranged. This open house attracted a much larger crowd. More experiments were performed and more exhibits were displayed. The chief attraction of the evening was an address by Dr. B. S. Hopkins, entitled "Chemistry in Everyday Affairs.” Dr. B. S. Hopkins is professor of chemistry at the University of Illinois. He is widely known as the discoverer of Element Number 61, which he named Illinium in honor of our state. William Charbonnier Page One Hundred and Three GNOTHAUTII K. Bergman. 0. Beshore. A. Cease. M. Costello. M. Costlcy. M. Davies, C. DcRousse A. DeWerff. E. Dewey. J. Gaspard. M. Gorbe. L. Hornsby. D. Hoskinson. H. Holloway. E. Kelly, B. Kerch. A. Lanahan. M. Lyons. M. Lignoul. E. Massic. E. Mosby. S. Popovska. E. Scherf. V. Surratt. F. Scago. H. Thureau. H. Thureau. H. Treesh. L. Visser. V. Wachter. B. Neaville. E. Reisachcr. C. Gerbig. U. Looney. Z. Rudolph. F. Hyddig. H. Spalding. H. Werths. H. Weber. Miss Roberts. DELPHI ANS W. Hoelscher. C. O'Rourke. C. Colin, E. Trattler. E. Abbot. P. Austin. V. Arbogast. H. Benjamin, C. Booth. E. Caldwell. J. Carty, J. Cook. C. Craig. T. Cooper. W. Charbonnier. H. Dexheimer. E. Fresen. A. Fleishman, N. Grammaticoff, L. Hommert. M. Hommert. V. Huggins. A. Jacobs. G. Jannsen. N. Honson, V. Jones. V. Kraus. N. Krill. L. Markgraf, M. Merz. E. Meyer. H. Meyer. B. Muntyan. T. Murphy. S. Nelson. E. Niepert. A. Soboleski C. Sugg. H. Vartanian. L. Vartanian. E. Wright. L. Davis. E. Rich. W. Baker. Page One Hundred and Four ARGONAUTS T. Austin. I. Bratvogel. J. Brcckenridgc. E. Brady. M. Brown. K. Burns. J. Cooley. T. Dougherty. D. Gertsch. D. Goeheff. W. Haines. T. Hands. E. Hansen. B. Hawks. P. Henson. L Hopkins. J. Isbell. B. Jaimet. K. Remedy. J. Kurrc. C. Lancaster. D. Little. E. Lovel. J. Lynch. E. MacL-od. G. Marburger. G. Marshall. T. Hayes. F. Mitchell. E. Miller. H. Morgan M. Murray. B. Ncaville. C. Reinhardt. W. Rinder. B. Rhodes. S. Schneider. F. Schnatzmeyer. Z. Smith. I . Snyder. E. Stainton. I. Stuart. C. Sowell. L. Sutton. S. B. Thomas. E. Todd. A. Towse. R. Wadlow. I. Weaks. T. Wilson. E. Wood, M. Wood. •SHXX33" ILLIOLIANS T. Aaron. E. Anderson. A. Bachteler. M. Ballet. N. Barbieri, E. Berkley, R. Boyer. M. Brown. E. Byland. D. Cariss. E. Cherry. P. Cale. Wm. Clendenin. E. Carzine. M. Courtney. L. Dewey. M. Doyle. I . Ehlcrt. E. Eli. B. England. E. Fix. M. Freeman. S. Gobble. O. Graf. E. Gray, V. Harbig, M. Hommert. N. Johnson. M. Jones, W. Kowalk. D. Krauskopf, R. Lee. B. Lindsey. Wm. McCormick. I.. Meacham. A. Michel. W. Mosby. C. Meyers. H. Pearson. H. Romine. H. Rutherford. A. Senciper. M. Segar. R. Stanek. M. Squire. H. Vasil. L. Waldt. I. Wiesman. A. Williams. H. Williams. A. Yuhasz. Page One Hundred and Five DEBATING Debating has at last taken its rightful place among the outstanding activities of the school. The enthu- siasm of the student hody over the various contests, this last year, was very great. Many tried out for the team and from these, seven boys were chosen. Joseph Kurrc, James Lynch and Bozidar Muntyan were on the Negative team. Herbert Dexheimer, Leonard Visser, Leonard Hopkins and Edward Todd were on the Affirmative team. The teams of the district were much stronger and better prepared than ever before. The debates were, indeed, all very interesting and did not lack in rivalry. The question for debate, “Resolved: That the McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill Should Be Enacted Into Federal Law,” required a great amount of study and preparation. In all the decisions Joseph Kurre except one, the Granite City team came out the highest. Therefore, the local team won in the sub-district and participated in the District Tournament. DEBATES Negative Affirmative T earn T earn Granite City 3 2 Edwardsville 0 1 Granite City 3 1 Greenville 0 2 Granite City 3 2 Watson 0 1 Miss Blackburn. L. Hopkins. B. Muntyan. E. Todd. H. Dexheimer. J. Lynch. L. Visser Page One Hundred and Six ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING March 22 saw the fourth annual Interclass Intellectual Contest. Year after year the ability and preparation shown by contestants grows more marked. By careful preparation and intensive practice. Miss Blackburn has built into the high school a Public Speaking Department whose members, both in numbers and ability, are unsurpassed by any high school in the state. The feature of this year's contest was the Declamation Division This group of five contestants all gave cuttings from famous plays. Certainly nothing is harder to give than a play in which the speaker must interpret several char- acters. As the selectons were given wonderfully well, it follows that every contestant was the product of long training and experience. Wallace Haines won first with a sparkling characterization of "The Poor Nut." Second place went to Leonard Visser, who gave "The Valiant.” In extemporaneous speaking. Bozidar Muntyan faced his first contest audience. He spoke clearly and forcefully, but lost to one whose superior experience gave him every advantage, Joseph Kurre, the veteran of Miss Black- burn s Public Speaking group. The winners of the other group met in oration and there was fought the battle royal. Judges and audience alike were astounded at the closeness of the contestants. A triple tie was the result. Medals were given to Leonard Visser. Wallace Haines and Joseph Kurre. When the final votes were counted the Seniors had nine points. Juniors seven and Sophomores six. The cup was carried off the stage in triumph by Wallace Haines, who represented the Seniors. Extemporaneous — B. Muntyan, J. Kurre. Oration — L. Visser. W. Haines. J. Kurre. Declamation — L. Hopkins, J. Gaspard, L. Visser, W. Haines, H. Morgan. Top Row — J. Isbell, L. Hopkins, W. Haines. L. Visser. B. Muntyan. J. Lynch. Bottom Row — Miss Blackburn. E. Todd. H. Morgan. R. Wadlow. E. Trattler. J. Gaspard, H. Dexheimer. R. Schermcr. Page One Hundred and Seven 1928 GRANOIS LITERARY STAFF Neola Luster Art Editor Eugene O'Rourke Paula dexheimer Assistant Art Editor Assistant Class Editor Edna Abbott Eunice Wood Wilered Hoelscher Cecelia O Rourke Class Editor Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Feature Editor Nelda Hart Assistant Art Editor William Clendenin Edwin Rich Assistant Feature Editor Athletic Editor Page One Hundred and Eight 1928 GRANOIS BUSINESS STAFF June Isbell Circulation and Advertising Edna Barney Assistant Advertising Manager Harold Williams Virginia Lee Boggs Circulation Editor Advertising Cornelius Townsend Frances MacLeod Alvin Cease Advertising Business Manager Advertising Marion Barney Advertising Helen Morgan Advertising Elizabeth Brockman Stenographer Page One Hundred and Nine “OUR ANNUAL” •5=DoC=r* It is the task of the Literary Staff to find a theme and to develop that theme uniquely, artistically and effectively throughout. The Annual is aimed to be a well-rounded record of the high school life, a treasure chest of many pleasant memories, a history of the community and a library volume you may be proud to own. We take this opportunity to thank all who have co-operated with us to make the annual a success. I he Business Staff of the GRANOIS is responsible for the collection and distribution of the funds for the Annual. At the time, when the year book was changed from a class to a school enterprise, Mr. Haight suggested the plan of finance having through available sources — advertising, organization pay- ments, and sale of books. We wish to take this opportunity to thank all contributors to our fund. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to the Commercial and Home Economics Departments for their many kindnesses shown during the editing of The Granois. eSSOUSsh Page One Hundred and Ten HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Back Row — Pearl Lorene Austin. H. Gcrtsch. M. Segar. Middle Row — H. Benjamin, H. Rominc. C. Gerbig. E. Looney. A. Krohne. Front Row — H. Vcatch. V. Huggins. N. Grammaticoff. D. Looney. \ he G. C. H. S. Home Economics Club was organized January 30, 1928. with Miss Mable Gibson as sponsor. The following officers were elected: Edna Abbott, president: Vivian Huggins, vice-president: Pearl Lorene Austin, secretary: Nada Grammaticoff, treasurer. The purpose of the Home Economics Club is to train active and efficient leaders among high school girls for home and community life and to create an interest in home economics in the high school. The club meets every second Wednesday afternoon at 3:15 o'clock. One- half credit is allowed if the member earns one hundred points, twenty of which must be in club activities. Page One Hundred and Twelve Back Row — M. King. M. Sortor. Mrs. Johnson. M. Lignoul. M. Brown. E. Byland. M. Costello. Front Row — N. Lancaster. E. Holshouser. L. Richmond. B. Jilek. M. Jenkins. The Girls' Four-Square Club was organized in January. 1927, with Mrs. Russell Johnson as adviser. The club was organized for Freshman girls, but was later extended to include Sophomores. The purpose of the Four-Square is: 1 o create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character and to make the Bottom Freshmen feel at home. The club meets every Monday evening at the Y. topic is discussed, pertaining to high school life. A party was given by the girls for their mothers in the Spring of 1927, and in January, 1928. a party with the Boys' Four-Square Club was enjoyed. Every month the club has a social meeting in the club room. The girls thank the Hi-Y girls for organizing the club and helping to get it started. 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Gaspard COLONEL Robert Jamieson COSMO William Marshall Property Manager- — Paula Dexheimer Stage Manager Edna Barney GENEVRA Nelda Hart RICHARDSON Helen Saegesser STEVE Chester Christy Nurse Ruth Lee Business Manager — Earl Riley — Louis Berry 'THE POOR Colonel Small Daniel Cariss MARJORIE BLAKE Gladys Marshall JULIA Winters Irene Stewart JOHN Miller Wallace Haines "HUB" SMITH Cornelius Townsend "MAGPIE” Welch Thomas Mayes "SPIKE" Hoyt Leonard Davis WALLIE PIERCE William McCormick NUT" Professor Deming Nobel Percival COACH Jackson Wilfred Hoelscher DOC SPURNEY Bozidar Muntyan An Official Starter Eloyd Mitchell A FRESHMAN Benjamin Jaimet Betty Cecelia O'Rourke HELEN Eunice Wood REGGIE Frances MacLeod Two Ohio Runners — James Cook. Harry Meyer. Three Wisconsin Runners — Wayne Kowalk. Leland Markgraf, Clarence Sugg. Rooters — All members of Senior Class. Business Manager— Margaret Merz.. Prompter— Margaret Merz Property Manager — Elma Meyer Stage Manager — Bozidor Muntyan Assistants Floyd Mitchell. Mildred Brown. Freda Snyder, Eleanor Fix. Vermyla Harbig Page One Hundred and Eighteen HUMOR Bi.ro»E * uo £ouc* T/C/rt AFTcn Maybe school teachers had better not read this: A school teacher died and went to heaven. When he arrived at the golden gate, St. Peter asked him what his profession was. “A school teacher,” he replied. "Well,'' said St. Peter, ‘'you’ll have to take an examination before you can enter heaven.” * * * Bob Jamieson: ‘ Bill, what made you give up singing in the choir?” Bill C. : “I was absent one Sunday, and someone asked if the organ had been mended.” * * * Herbert Dexheimer was taking an exam in arithmetic. He had been getting along fine until he came to the tenth question, which read, “If on? horse runs ten miles in one hour, how long would it take two horses to run ten miles?” Herbert thought a while and final- ly wrote down, ‘‘My father is a min- ister and I refuse to have anything to do with horse racing.” Mr. Coolidge: "How’s the boy getting along at college, Mr. Kelly!” Mr. Kelly: "Fine! He’s taken up swimming now. In his last letter he said he spends all of his time at Kelly pool.” * * * Vermyla (to Carmen, after they’re in bed): "There’s company down- stairs.” Carmen: “How do you know?” Vermyla: “Well, don’t you hear Mamma laughing at Dad's jokes?” * * * L. Davis: "Mr. Bolliger, er — that is, I would like to, er — that is. I mean I have been going with Hulda for three years.” Mr. Bolliger: "Well, whaddya want — a pension?” * * * Tom Wilson: "Yes, sir, fellows: I'm getting five dollars per.” "What? Five dollars per day!” "Naw; perhaps." * * * Gladys Marshall says Ernie is a clean football player, because he plays on the scrub team. Page One Hundred and Twenty Page One Hundred and T wentg-one Mr. Haight: “I think you would have passed in history if you had paid a little attention.'' V. Lee: “Why. Mr. Haight. I paid as little attention as possible. I'm sure.” * * * Ed. Rich: "What time should I come tonight?” Edna B. : "Come after dinner.” Ed.: “That’s what I was coming after.” * * * Wanted A date. I am very good-looking and not at all tight. Marie or Katherine preferred. Apply to Ed. Beshore. ♦ ♦ ♦ Mr. DeGroff: “What I told you, my son, is the story of the World War!” His Son: “Gee! Papa: what did they need the rest of the army for?” * * * Ed. Rich: “That is Grace Personi- fied.” Pat.: "What did you say her last name was?” Mr. Krumsiek (in Commercial Geography) : “Johnny, do you know the population of Granite City?” Student: “No, sir: not all of them. I've only lived here two years.” * * * Revised Definition: Heredity is something a father believes in until his son begins acting like a darn fool. * * * X.: "Didn’t I see you taking a tramp through the woods yesterday?” Hulda: “The idea! That was my father!” ♦ * * Thelma Anne Murphy: "I live in the country now. It's terribly dull.” Freda: “It must be. What do you miss most?” Thelma Anne: “The last train.” * * * J. Lynch: “What are rosy cheeks the sign of?” June: "The sign of health.” J. Lynch: “Well, June: you’re healthier on one side than on the other.” Page One Hundred and Twenty-two Page One Hundred and Twenty-three FACULTY PET PEEVES Miss Gibson and chewing gum. Mr. Johnson and two names on one slip. Mr. Coolidge and talking in the halls. Miss Spencer and tapping a pencil. Mr. Haight and class meetings during class time. Miss Luther and slow people. Miss Gilpin and poor excuses. Miss Blackburn and a date on play practice night. Miss Nelson and whispering. Mr. Holst and disorder when he’s out of the room. Miss Jordan and other people using her brown paper. Mrs. Conners and strawberries. THINGS WE CAN'T FORGET Leonard Davis paying his debt to Mr. Haight. Faculty in action, “The Boomerang.” "The Poor Nut,” Wallace Haines. The S. O. I. A. P.'s famous question mark. The Freshmen Auto Ride. Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge’s wedding anniversary party. Ernest Eli’s Assembly Oration and Prance. The Star-gazing Party in Assembly. The Crowning of Sybil as Harvest Home Queen. The Alton Pep Meeting (the police remember, too). The Senior Garden and Egyptian Parties. The Auction. Collinsville Football Game. Pat Rich’s Famous Auto Ride. Mr. Haight's History and Economics Classes. Mr. McMurray's Social Event — The Boat Ride. Page One Hundred and T ivenly-four CLASS ROOM ECHOES 'She sure is — and how?” "How much more time? (What? Impossible!” "Talk about your keen parties!” "Sorry, but I’m busy tonight.” "Wake me up if he calls my name.” "And we didn't feel like going home so early, so ” "When’s the next game?” "Who d’ya think’ll win?” "How late did you sit in the poker game?” “ ’Till about $1 2.30.” "I didn’t hear you.” "Did we have an assignment?” “They took my study period.” "Where to?” "And then what happened?” ’Where did our lesson begin for today?” “The following people go to the office after assembly.” “In the assembly or outdoors?” "Don’t forget to pay your I. O U.’s, for the report cards go out soon.” "No assembly, add to the fourth period.” "Pass to the fifth period classes.” "We’ll have to have it a little more quiet, please.” "Did I pass?” "Those who want time take the letter Y’. Ready. All right, begin.” * * * Dumb Dora says that the Lord loves a cheerful giver, but He has plenty of rivals. ♦ * * "Now, do you understand?” shouted the infuriated teacher as he hurled the inkstand at an exasperating student. "I think I have an inkling,” replied the Frosh. H. Veatch: “Don’t the football players ever have their suits washed?” Hulda Bolliger: "Sure: what do you think the scrub team is meant for?” Nick: " Look at Bob Hamm. He’s wrapped in thought.” Nap: “He must be rather chilly — so thinly clad!” ♦ * * Chas. Sherley: “My girl always wears a coat when I go to see her.” A. Towse: "A coat? But what kind of a coat?” Charles: "A coat of arms, of course.” * * * Mr. Smith (in arithmetic class) :‘ "Bernice, if your father earned forty dollars a week and gave your mother half, what would she have?” Bright Pupil: "Heart failure.” * * * Telegram from Brady: "Wash out on line. Cannot come.” Reply: "Come anyway: borrow a shirt.” * * * Warning!!! Keep off the grass — you’ll dull the blades! * * * Eunice: "I saw another mystery play last night.” Bib: "What was the mystery?” Eunice: "Why it was ever pro- duced.” * * * Love is as old as ever: the maidens still listen to the romantic chanting of lyres (or liars). * * * "I need a rest.” remarked the hard- working student. So he walked over to his desk calendar, and took a day off. Page One Hundred and Twenty-five My Classmates” Page One Hundred and Twenty-seven SODA FOUNTAIN TOASTED SANDWICHES Strohaker’s Tavern and Service Station " Opposite High School" Compliments of Tri-City 738-R PeerlesS'Kelahan Electric Co. The Quality Bakery 1920 State Street 2012 Illinois Avenue Granite City Illinois We have served the High School for the last four years. Compliments of Compliments of WHITE STAR CAFE WITT S SWEET SHOPPE Nineteenth and Edison 2260 State Street 3-X ROASTED COFFEE E. G. STOLTZ Roasted Expressly for PLUMBING AND HEATING W. A. FREY 2037 State Street Twenty-fourth and Delmar Tri-City 800 Compliments of Field Construction Co. design General Contractors Tri-City 84/ 1820 26th Street Granite City, 111. St. Louis Gas and Coke Corporation Makes a superior Fuel for domestic use, which is strictly an Illinois product. The local sales agents are the Granite City Ice 8 Fuel Company Patronize Home Industry COMPLIMENTS OF FRIENDLY BANKING SERVICE H. Hartmann & Son Commercial Ranking Savings Accounts Dealer in Act as Trustee Groceries, Meats, Fruits, Vegetables Member of Federal Reserve System Quality — Not Quantity 2500 Grand Avenue Granite City Trust Granite City and Savings Bank Phone, Tri-City 1298 Nineteenth and Edison • • mong the treasured things this book will have its place. From every page old friends smile, from every page throng memories, gra- cious and tender and glad. It is aTreasure Book. You want everything about it to be fine and true. (( With this thought in view these en- gravingshave been wrought du p lie* HARRISON Company ENGRAVERS 1110 PINE STREET • SAINT LOUIS “My Friends” AM the man who made the Jun- ior, Sophomore and Freshman pictures for THE GRANOIS. My pictures speak for themselves. HOLLYWOOD STUDIO Your Local Photographer 1314A Niedringhaus Avenue Tri-City 1449-J Central 4264 Central 4446 David Millar Candy Co. Manufacturers of CANDIES POPCORN SPECIALTIES 621-3 North First St. Louis, Mo. COMPLIMENTS of GRANITE CITY NEWS CO. E. F. Miller. 19, Mgr. Niedringhaus and State Street Picture Framing a Specialty COMPLIMENTS of BLACKMAN-HILL & COMPANY High-Grade Machine Tools COMPLIMENTS of H. E. LUEDERS REALTOR “ Nationally Known Photographers ” SID WHITING STUDIO Grand at Washington Jefferson 8666 Olive at Pendleton Jefferson 7294 St. Louis, Mo. SID WHITING BURREL ROGERS COMPLIMENTS OF A Trial Is All We Ask TAYLOR. Florist TT arbet-) Flowers For All Occasions GRAVES K and K SHOP 1_-/obbfJL v Tri-City 689 — Tri-City 349 2900 Madison Avenue Granite City Twenty -second and Edison Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF The Genuine Va Per Marcel, Non-Electric Safety Vaper and Marinello Method H. J. HOFF and Cosmetics SHOE STORE Spink's Beauty Shoppe Corner Nineteenth and Delmar Expert Permanent Waving and Marcelling 1947 Delmar Avenue Tri-City 1329 COMPLIMENTS OF Ella’s Beauty Shop Permanent Waves a Specialty Frederic Method 2403 Washington — Shananon s Barber Shop Tri-City 872-J COMPLIMENTS OF LEE HAT AND DRESS SHOP 1836 State Street COMPLIMENTS OF Thompson and Hanson Boyd Plumbing Co. Jewelers and Opticians 1842 Delmar Avenue Granite City Compliments of Childs & Anderson GRANITE CITY ILLINOIS Tri-City 8J1 Signaigo Sheet Metal Works Twenty-third at Madison Avenue Granite City, Illinois ASPHALT ROOFING Courteous Service COMMUNITY INN Meals. Lunches. Sandwiches. Refreshments Mrs. j. Purcell Alton-Nameoki Road Tri-City 29 COMPLIMENTS OF BLOSSOM SHOPPE FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS Helen Huber and Blanche Buente Twentieth and Delmar Tri-City 95-J COMPLIMENTS OF J. E. NELSON COMPLIMENTS OF ZOLLER MILLINERY CO. I84X Delmar Avenue Tri-City 675-R COMPLIMENTS OF HENRY RATZ Druggist COMPLIMENTS OF Rachel Francis Beauty Shoppe Twenty-first and Grand Avenue Tri-City 155-W “My Pals” IT IS a personal pleasure to extend thanks to all the pupils and the faculty of the Community High School in appreciation for their patronage the past year. OUR SINCERE thoughts and good wishes are with those young ladies and gentlemen who graduate, and as they stand and gaze through Life’s open door, with the cheers of their school pals on one side, our hand is extended to them on the other, wishing them the best of health and good fortune in every move. Granite City J. E. KlRCHER. President Ice Cream Co. A. B. Lehmann. Manager The 1-0 W-A-Y Confectionery and Lunch Iowa and Niedringhaus Mrs. Earl Calloway. Prop. Compliments of Luster Supply Co. Granite City COMPLIMENTS of A Friend COMPLIMENTS of TATE’S FIRST NATIONAL BANK Oldest Bank in Tri -Cities Nineteenth and Niedringhaus Avenue Granite City. Illinois Tri-City 10 Officers N. Pleishman. Chairman of the Board G. L. Tetherington. President E. Rammer. Vice-President A. G. Meyer, Cashier Ed. Vorwald. Assistant Cashier Directors Chas. W. Pershall Frank Vorwald Warren Stubbs Louis Buenger Tri-City 1212 K. Hammond Motor Car Company Hupmobile Automobiles Office and Salesrooms 2017 Grand Avenue Granite City It is easy to acquire a Home of Your Own in Community Heights Orville E. Hodge REAL ESTATE LOANS INSURANCE Tri-City 618 1931 Edison Avenue Granite City. Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF The Nusbaum Co. A Complete Line GENTS’ FURNISHINGS WM. B. ITTNER. Inc. Fellow. American Institute of Architects A Quarter Century in Schoolhouse Planning and Construction Nineteen Years — Architect. Board of Educa- tion, St. Louis. Mo. SUPERIOR ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICE RENDERED When in Alton Buy Your Candy — Eat Your Ice Cream At Nitsche’s Drug Store 639 East Broadway NOTE — This is the place where pour "Mr. Haight - ' gets his ice cream. Compliments of A FRIEND Compliments of Granite City National Bank Compliments of ALEX SHOE STORE Washington Theatre Building Compliments of Massie Gift & Jewelry Shop Ralph Building Wiles-Chipman Lumber Co. Seventeenth and State Streets Granite City. Illinois "Service Since ’Seventy-six" Tom: ‘‘I once loved a girl who made a fool of me.” Leonard: “What a lasting impression some girls make.” Compliments of Marie Rush Beauty Shoppe 2329A Delmar Avenue Tri-City 812-R * * * Sherley: "I can't read in the daytime.” Esther Trattler: "Why not?” Sherley: "Well, I took reading in night school.” * * * W. W. KERCH CIVIL ENGINEER First National Bank Building Tri-City 596-R Compliments of Hoopengarner Dry Goods Co. Mr. Bozarth took a trip to Colorado last summer. While there he went through Yellowstone Park. He asked so many questions his guide was getting tired of answering them. "And where did this rock come from, guide?” inquired Mr. Bozarth. The guide politely replied that a glacier had brought it down. Then up spoke Mr. Bozarth again: "And where did the glacier go?” “Aw,” said the guide, "It went back after another rock." STOP PAYING RENT $50.00 to $100.00 Buys a Home MORRISS REALTY CO. REALTORS Compliments of F. J. LEWIS MFG. CO. * * * Editorial. 1928 is Leap Year and the girls have the freedom to do their own choosing. Ain't it all the bunk? As if they didn't exercise that privilege all the time! The girls running after the men! Did you ever see molasses chasing the flies? * * * — Miss Gibson: "Didn't I tell you to notice when the fudge boiled over?” H. Veatch: "Yes, ma'am: I did. It boiled over at exactly a quarter past ten.” Colossal Excursion Steamer “ST. PAUL” The Largest Steamer on the Mississippi River One Block Long — 75 Feet Wide 5 — Big Passenger Decks — 5 2 Trips Every Day — Rain or Shine Leaves 9:30 A. M. and 8:45 P. M. Saturdays — 2:30 and 8:45 P. M. Wharf — Foot of Washington Ave.. St. Louis Autos Parked Free at Wharf Ticket Office — Mezzanine Floor Arcade Bldg. Information. Phone Main 4040 COMPLIMENTS OF GRANITE CITY STEEL CO. Formerly Steel Works Branch of National Enameling &. Stamping Co. Tri-City 534-W Tri-City 1482 ALBERT F. RITCHIE Authorized CHEVROLET Dealer SALES AND SERVICE Passenger Cars nad Trucks 1829 State Street Granite City Compliments of Granite City Supply Company Congratulations from American Steel Foundries Granite City, 111. DON'T FORGET ! When Words Fail, Try Stover's Candies from “ Just a Real Good Drug Store” Miller Drug Store (BENNY) Bernard S. Miller. R. Ph. Niedringhaus Avenue and State Street Granite City, Illinois Phone, Tri-City 14 Class Rings Medals and Trophies Official Jewelers to Granite City High School Established 1898 DIEGES & CLUST 58 West Randolph Street Chicago New York Boston Pittsburgh A!) abe*J far G»))99/>*9' * „ CetcA $A*/ TH “ forum Asf +rr * /At. *' COMPLIMENTS of EDSON A. DODGE 905-07 Madison Avenue Granite City, Illinois Tri-City 1062 H. R. Ward Wholesale Candies and Fountain Supplies 2721 Iowa Street Granite City, Illinois Tri-City 1524-W COMPLIMENTS OI- HOGAN JEWELRY CO. INSURANCE GEO. H. MUELDER REAL ESTATE LOANS Granite City, Illinois DRESSEL DAIRY COMPANY Clarified and Pasteurized MILK AND CREAM Twenty and Adams Streets Tri-City 1693 ELECTRICAL Supplies Appliances Repairing and Radios K irkpatric . ELECTRIC CO. IX COMPLIMENTS OF Polly Primm Hat and Beauty Shoppe EUGENE PERMANENT WAVING State and Niedringhaus Tri-City 850-W COMPLIMENTS OF WELLS-SCH1LL TIRE CO. Holstein Milk Vitaliis?! COMPLIMENTS of MASSEY DAIRY Cover by Becktold The name BECKTOLD means to Annual covers what Sterling means to silver — the stamp of absolute quality. Wherever it is used, a Becktold never fails to lend an atmosphere of beauty and distinction. Its strength and dura- bility will preserve your book for years to come. It is a mark of wisdom and foresight on the part of the staff in charge that the 1928 GRANOIS has a Becktold cover. BECKTOLD COMPANY 200-12 Pine Street Saint Louis COMPLIMENTS of COUDY BROS. LUMBER CO. COMPLIMENTS OF Holsinger, Theis a Co. COMPLIMENTS OF Mrs. Wm. S. Rosenberg Tri-City 79? Pete Raddiff Repair or Towing Service — Day or Night Radclief's Day 8 Night Garage ACCESSORIES 2141-45 Madison Avenue Granite City COMPLIMENTS OF CHARLES SOWELL FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Select your Labor-Saving Appliances wisely — A LORAIN-EQUIPPED GAS RANGE AN A. B. C. WASHING MACHINE A HOOVER VACUUM SWEEPER A GAS STORAGE WATER HEATER A KELVINATOR ELECTRIC REFRIGERATOR — These mean Comfort, Convenience and Economy. Illinois Power and Light Corporation Nineteenth and State Streets Tri-City 1280 Second and Madison Tri-City 775 THE SWEET SHOPPE Otto R. Hoelscher Edwin H. Hoelscher Twenty-first and Delmar compliments of SCHOOL SUPPLIES Magazines, Books, Tobacco, Notions Leacock’s Sporting Goods ED MERCER Tri-City 57-W SERVICE Y. M. C. A. Into St. Louis or North-Central or Eastern Illinois, ILLINOIS Traction System serves Gran- ite City High students with fast flyers, parlor and sleeping cars and frequent local trains. Make your next trip via TRACTION. Granite City, Illinois A Christian Character- Building Organization Illinois Traction System Join NOW — Special Summer Rates