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Orson L. Manchester A.B., A.M., LL.D., KAn

Dean of the School

Professor of Economics and Sociology

Cfje Beans!

Mrs. Clara G. Pett Matron of Fell Ball

Ralph H. Linkins

A.B., A.M., Sigma Xi,

KAn, eA*

Professor of Biology Dean of Men

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O. Lillian Barton A.B., KAn Dean of Women

Elinor B. Flagg B.S., M.S., KAn Head of Fell Hall Assistant Professor of Mathematics

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Manfred James Holmes B.L., KAn Professor of Education

Harvey A. Peterson A.B., A.M., Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology

Charles E. Decker

A.B., A.M.

Assistant Professor of Education

H. H. Schroeder Pli.B., KAn, *BK

Professor of Education

department

of Cbucatton

Edwin A. Turner A.B., A.M. Director of Practice Teaching

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George H. Brinegar

A.B., A.M., $AK

Assistant Professor of Education

M. Roy Staker

B.E., M.A., KAn, nKA

Assistant Professor of Psychology

Linder William Hacker B.Ed.

Assistant Professor of Education

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Dorothy Hinman B.A., M.A.

Instructor in English

George M. Palmer A.B., A.M. Professor of Ehetoric

J. Rose Colby

A.B., A.M., Ph.D., $BK Professor of Literature

departments of

Cngltsrt)

public ^peafetng

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Mary N. Porter A.B., A.M. Instructor of English and Latin

Mrs. John L. Pricer B.S., Ph.M., $BK Instructor in Grammar and Literature

Ignatius Donnelly Taubeneck B. Ed., KAn, IIKA, GA<i> Assistant Professor of Public Speaking

Elmer W. Gavins Instructor in Orthog- raphy

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Instructor in Music and Latin

Harold Francis James B.E.

Director of Fine and Applied Arts

Frank W. Westhopf Professor of Music

departments;

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Clarissa E. Ela Instructor in Art

Mrs. Cecelia Cromer McAtee Instructor in Design

Frances A. Rentciiler Instructor in Fine and Applied Arts

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Arthur J. Hollowell B.S. Instructor in Chemistry

Alfred Charles Vogele B.S., M.S.

Assistant Professor of Botany

Howard William Adams B.S., M.S. Professor of Chemistry

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Anna Plato B.Ed., KAn Instructor in Botany

Alice Jean Patterson B.S.

Assistant Professor of Nature Study

Clarence L. Cross B.S., M.S. KAn, ITKA, 2£ Professor of Physics

Leon Sheldon Smith A.B., A.M. Instructor in Physics and Chemistry

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Anna M. Blake B.S.

Assistant Professor of Biological Science

Thomas Donald Karnes Clifford E. Horton B.S. B.P.E., M.A.

Instructor in Athletics for Assistant Professor of Men; Coach Physical Education

for Men

Frank Ralph Johnson

B.S.

Instructor in Chemistry and in Men's Athletics University High School

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M. Alice Phillips A.B., M.S., M.D. Fellow National Board

Medical Examiners Health Advisor

Bertha Royce B.A., M.A.

Instructor in Biology

Leonora Andersen B.S.

Assistant Professor of Physical Education for Women

Ellen Mosbaek B.S.

Instructor in Physical Education for Women

Florence E. McKinley B.S.

Instructor in Physical Education for Women

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Instructor in Physical Education for Women

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Assistant Professor of History and Sociology

William A. L. Beyer A.B., A.M., 4>BK

Professor of History and Political Science

Dorothy M. Garrett B.E., M.A., KAn Instructor in History

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Professor of Geography

Parker M. Holmes

B.Ed., A.M.

Instructor in Economics and Geography

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Mabel P. Crompton B.E., M.S., KAn, 2S Instructor in Geography

Lewis Bowyer B. Ed., KAn

Instructor in Mathematics

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Elias W. Rolley

Instructor in Accounting

Annette B. Cooper

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Instructor in Household Arts

Arthur R. Williams A.B., B.K.

Director of Commerce

Bepartmente

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Jessie E. Rambo A.B., A.M. Professor of Home Economics

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Instructor in Shorthand

Dorothy Kitchens Ph.B.

Instructor in Clothing

Gladys Elizabeth Flam son B.S., A.M., KAn Instructor in Foods and Household Sciences

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Director of Kindergarten Department

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Ralph W. Pringle

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Principal of University High School

Alma M. Hamilton B.S., B.E., A.M., KAIT, <i>K3>

Critic Teacher University High School

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Mae K. Steele A.B., B.E.

Manager of Book Ex- cluing e Teacher of English

Thomas M. Barger A.B.

Instructor in Physics University High School

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Erma F. Imboden Ph.B., $BK Critic Teacher Seventh Grade

Christine A. Theone B.A., M.A. Critic Teacher Fifth Grade

Anna Wezette Hayden Critic Teacher First Grade

Thomas J. Lancaster B.E., nKA Principal of Training

School Critic Teacher Eighth Grade

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Lura M. Eyestone B.S.

Critic Teacher Third Grade

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Critic Teacher Sixth. Grade

Jessie May Dillon Critic Teacher Fourth Grade

Leila M. Armstrong

B.Ed.

Critic Teacher Second Grade

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May Goodwin B.E., KAn Principal I. S. 0. 77.

Maude E. Birkey Mabel A. Pumphrey

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Dorothy Sparks

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Veda Huss Bolt

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Fred J. Knuppel

Instructor in Manual Training, I. S. 0. 77.

Grace L. Tuce:er Louise Spafford

Director of Kindergarten Training Teacher Fourth Department, I. S. 0. 77". Grade, I. S. 0. 77.

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Jennie A. Johnson Accountant

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Genevieve A. Pohle B.A. Library Cataloguer

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Flora P. Dodge

Secretary to the President

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SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS

President Roy McCollom, Thomas Brew

Vice-President Ernestine Huffington

Secretary Ruth Ritenour

Treasurer Thomas Traughber

Roy McCollom

Teachers College Student Council '24- '25, President fall term '25; Science Club '24- '25; Varsity Club '24- '25, President spring term '25 ; President KAII '25 ; Presi- dent Senior Class '25- '26; Business Manager '26 Index; Treas. Lecture Board '25.

Thomas Brew

Teachers College Basket-ball team '10- '11; Manager baseball team '11; Intercollegiate tennis '10; Senior Class play '11 ; Phil; Athletic Board of Control '10- '11 ; Hieronymus Club '25- '26 ; Senior Class Pres. '25- '26.

Ernestine Huffington, Normal Home Economics Home Economics Club '24- '25- '26; Art Club '26; Hieronymus Club '26; Lecture Board Pres. '25- '26; Vice Pres. Junior Class and Senior Class '26; Y. W. C. A. ; Phil.

Ruth Ritenour, Streator

Teachers College — Commerce Commercial Club '23- "24, President '25- '26; Journeyman N. F. C. G. ; Vidette Reporter '23- '24; Glee Club '24- '25- '26; Tennis Ass 'n '23- '24- '25 ; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A. Executive Board '25- '26, Big "N"— Varsity Bowl- ing '23- '24; Index Staff '24- '25, '25 '26; Student Council '25- '26; Presi- dent Women 's League '25- '26 ; Secretary Senior Class '25- '26 ; Debating Club '25.

Traughber, Thomas Lloyd Teachers College Science Club '22- '23- '24- '25; Hopkins Agri. Club '22- '23- '24; Varsity Club '22- '23- '24- '25- '26; Phil '23- '24; Football '25; Student Council '23- '24; Athletic Board of Control '24- '25; Senior Class Treas. '25- '26.

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Jesse Shidler, Lanark Biology — Chemistry

Treasurer of Index Staff 1926; Varsity Club.

Anna Pricer, Normal Teachers College

Science Club ; Kappa Delta Pi.

T. Leroy Martin, Sullivan Teachers College

Commerce Club — Treas. Junior Class 1924- '25; Journeyman N. F. C. 6. ; Varsity Club.

Guy Cunningham Teachers College

Football '22- '23- '24; Var- sity Club ; Manual Arts Club.

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Elsie Brenneman, Minier Teachers College Commerce ; Pi Kappa Delta ; Kappa Delta Pi ; Hierony- mus Club ; Wrightonia; Ed- wards Metal Contest '25; Soph. Basket-ball Team '22- '23 ; Women 's Intercollegi- ate Debating Team '24- '25 ; Summer Lecture Board, '25; Journeyman N. F. C. G.

Fred Graff, Minier Senior College History and Social Science; Pres. Pi Kappa Delta; Wrightonia; Varsity Club; Inter-Society contest '23 ; winner Livingston Cup Con- test '24; State Oratorical Meet at Macomb '24; Var- sity Debating Team '23- '24 ; '24- '25 ; '25- '26 ; Var- sity baseball '24, '26; Varsity Glee Club, '23- '24; Inter-Society Contest '24 ; Treas. Oratorical Board '24- '25 ; Athletic Editor Vidette '24- '25; Index Staff '24- '25; Student Council '24- 25 ; Hieronymus Club.

Paige McDeed, Decatur Teachers College Home Economics Club.

Karl Chester Zehren, Flanagan

Teachers College Social Science

Phil. Science Club; Nature Study Club ; Jesters ; Senior Play' '24; Pres. Student Council '26 ; Pres. Men 's Debating Club '26; Inter- collegiate Debate '26 ; " Ir- resistible Marmaduke" '26.

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Lillian Baiir Teachers College

Wrightonia ; Kappa Delta Pi; Hieronymus Club; In- tercollegiate* Debate '25- '26.

Joseph Johnson, Normal Teachers College

Bertha E. Wurzburger Home Economics Home Economics Club '23- '24- '25- '26; Science Club '23- '24- '25- '26; Wright- onian.

Ruby Rickey

Home Economics

Home Economics Club ; Art Club ; Philadelphian So- ciety.

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Irene Kinsella, Bloomin^ton

Teachers College — Commerce

Kappa Delta Pi ; Commer- cial Club; Journeyman N. F. C. G.

Blye Foreman, Pearl Teachers College

Mary A. Ebert, Roberts Teachers College

Women 's Glee Club '23- '24- '25; Hieronymus '24- '25; KAn; Latin Club '23- '24- '25 ; President '24- '25 ; Y. W. C. A. ; Student Coun- cil '23- '24 ; Honor Resident Fell Hall '24- '25.

Zeta Marie Merris, Bluffs Teachers College, Commerce and Social Science

Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 1921- '22 ; Honor Resident of Fell Hall, '21- '22- '25- '26; Var- sity Hockey Team '21 ; Sec- retary of Sophomore Class '21- '22; Vice President of Commercial Club '21- '22; W. A. A. '21- '22; Hierony- mus Club '22; KAli; Wrightonia ; Journeyman N. F. C. G.

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Mildred Booth, Bloomington Teachers College

Harry H. Lees, Normal Teachers College

Secretary Men 's Club Tall '25.

Debating

Edith Armstrong Home Economics

Home Economics Club '24- '25- '26 ; Hieronymus '25- '26, Treas. '25- '26; Phila- delphian.

Marie E. Getz, Mineral Teachers College — Litera- ture— Public Speaking Wrightonian ; Executive

Board of KAIT; Hierony- mus Club; District Sec'y and Treasurer Women 's League ; Girls Intercollegi- ate Debating Team '26; Debating Club ; Pi Kappa Delta.

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Laura May Ebert, Roberts Teachers College

Science Club ; Y. W. C. A. ; KAIL

Mrs. Lena Mae Lees, Normal Teachers College Hieronymus Club.

Opal Parks

Home Economics

Home Economics Club '24- '25- '26 ; Hieronymus '26 ; Art Club '23- '26; Glee Club '23; Phil.

Charlotte Manchester, Normal Teachers College

Women's Glee Club 1922- 23; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet 1923- '24- '25; W. A. A. Ex- ecutive Board 1923- '24- '25 ; President of French Club 1926 ; Apportionment Board 1923- '24; Student Council 1924- '25; Associate Editor of Index 1923; Editor-in- chief of Index 1925.

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Alvin French Petty Teachers College

Wrightonia, Treas. '14 ; Wrightonia extempore con- testant '26; Y. M. C. A. Senior Play cast '14 ; De- bating Club ; Intercollegiate debating team '26.

W. J. Eobison, Monticello Principals and Superintend- ents

Men 's Debating Club

Helen Kerr

A.B. Illinois Wesleyan

Debating Club Intercollegiate Debating Team.

Emmett E. Wacaser, Lovingston Social Science

Football 1925; Merton in the Movies; Hieronymus.

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Floyd F. Cunningham, Flat Rock Teachers College — Geography

Pres. Junior Class '25 ; KAII; Hieronymus Club; Science Club ; Varsity Club ; Student Council '25 ; Pres. Oratorical Board '25; In- dex Staff '25 ; Inter-Society Contest '25 ; Edwards Medal Contest '25 ; President Wrightonian Soc. '25 ; Ten- nis Assoc. '22- '23.

Ruth Henline, Bloomington Teachers College

Homecoming Play ; Wom- en 's Debating Club ; Inter- collegiate Debate Team.

Richard Kellerman, Pinckneyville Teachers College

Anna Foran Teachers College Philadelphian

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Margaret Kelso, Streator Home Economics

Science Club; Home Eco- nomics Club.

Mildred Griffith Home Economics Home Economics Club.

Bessie Irene Hibarger, Normal Teachers College

Student Council '25- '26; Wrightonia; Y. W. C. A.; Vice-Pres. Nature Study Club '25- '26 ; Sec.-Treas. Science Club '25- '26 ; Chair- man Student Council Pro- gram Committee '25- '26 ; Hieronymus Club Pres. '26 ; Pies. Kappa Delta Pi '26.

Edna M. Gueffroy, Bloomington Teachers College

Kappa Delta Pi, Treas. '25- '26 ; Wrightonian.

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Eugenia Moore Home Economics

Home Economics Club; Science Club.

Kenneth L. Teter,

Bunker Hill

Teachers College

Varsity Club ; Science Club ; Wrightonia.

Hattie Lundgren, Lostant Home Economics

Hieronymus Club, Sec 'y '22; Treas. W. A. A. '22; Y. W. C. A. Cabinet '25; Art Club ; Honor Resident of Fell Hall '21- '22, '25- '26, Pres. '25; Student Council '25- '26; President of Home Economics Club '24- '25.

Hanna Guenther Teachers College

Y. W. C. A.; Hieronymus Club; KAn Secretary.

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Bernice Hinshaw, Cropsey Teachers College

Wrightonia.

Eunice Harriet Olinger, Springfield Home Economics

Y. W. C. 4,; Honor Resi- rent of Fell Hall '24- '25- '26; Sec'y-Treas. Home Economics Club '25- '26 ; Nature Study Club; Glee Club '20.

Cornelia Smith Teachers College

Wrightonia; Glee Club '22- '23- '24- '25; Home Econom- ics ; Hieronymus '24- '25 ; Lecture Board '24- '25 ; Ora- torical Board '25- '26 ; Y.W. C.A. Cabinet '24- '25, Vice Pies. '25- '26; Honor Resi- dent Fell Hall '24- '25- '26.

Rosa L. Stimpert, Panolo Teachers College

Y. W. C. A., Pies. '24- '25, Vice Pres. '23- '24, Cabinet '25- '26; Honor Resident of Fell Hall '23- '24; Pres. W. A. A. '25- '26, Executive Board '25 ; Junior Class Sec'y '24- '25; Correspond- ing Sec'y Kappa Delta Pi '25- '26 ; " Student Council '26 ; Hieronvmus Club ; Phil.

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. Elmer Pentecost Teachers College

Varsity Club '22- '26; Ten- nis Ass'n '22- '26; Phil. So- ciety '22- '26 ; Debating Team '25- '26; Men's De- bating Club.

Anna Plato, Granite City Teachers College

Y. W. C. A. ; Nature Study Club ; Honor Resident Fell Hall ; Kappa Delta Pi.

Frieda Mae Gipson Bloomington Teachers College

Debating

Club ; Philadel- phian, Women's Intercolleg- iate Debating Team 1925- 26.

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Harvey W. McMullen, Hopedale Teachers College

Advertising Manager Vi- dette; Index Staff '25.

Mabel Eipley, Bloomington Teachers College

Hieronymus Club ; Nature Study Club ; Women 's Glee Club.

Lysta L. Garver Teachers College

Nature Study Club ; Y. W. C. A.; W. A. A. "Pin,"

"Big N."

Rosalyn Potter Home Economies

Home Economics Club '23- '24- '25- '26; Glee Club '23- '24- '25- '26; Phil.

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UNION MEETING

Philadelphian and Wrightonian Societies

Friday, June Fourth, Eight P. M. — Auditorium

PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION TO GRADUATING CLASS AND FACULTY Saturday, June Fifth, Eight P. M— Fell Hall

BACCALAUREATE ADDRESS

The Value of Ideals Pres. David Felmley

Illinois State Normal University

Sunday, June Sixth, Ten-thirty A. M. — Auditorium

ANNUAL ADDRESS BEFORE YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATIONS

Concert by University

Choral Society

Sunday, June Sixth, Seven-thirty P. M. — Auditorium

SPRING FESTIVAL

Students in Physical Education

University Campus, June Seventh, Four P. M.

SENIOR PLAY

' ' Arms and the Man ' ' by Bernard Shaw Tuesday, June Eighth, Eight-fifteen P. M. — Auditorium

ALUMNI REUNION

Wednesday, June Ninth

ALUMNI ADDRESS

Robert E. Hieronymus

Community Advisor of the University of Illinois

Wednesday, June Ninth, Two P. M.

CLASS REUNIONS

Class of 1866 Class of 1896 Class of 1921

Class of 1876 Class of 1906 Class of 1923

Class of 1886 Class of 1916 Class of 1925

Wednesday, June Ninth, Three P. M. — Main Building

GRADUATING EXERCISES UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, June Ninth, Eight P. M. — Auditorium

GRADUATING EXERCISES

Address — "The Challenge of the Changing World"

Senator Harold E. Kessinger

Thursday, June Tenth, Ten A. M.

Presentation of Diplomas, Hon. Chas. Laban Capen,

State Normal School Board — Auditorium

ANNUAL ALUMNI DINNER Thursday, June Tenth, Twelve P. M— Fell Hall

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Junior Oastf

President Homer Hurst

Vice President Merietta Moulton

Secretary Dorothy Hibarger

Treasurer Harry Adams

The fourth Junior Class of I. S. N. U. with an enrollment of ninety- eight members, was organized October i, 1925. Ralph Weaver was chosen to represent us at Student Council and Clyde Neathery was elected representa- tive to the Athletic Board of Control.

Several members of the class have brought us special honor through their extra curricular activities. Wayne Patton and Clyde Neathery are triple "N" football men ; Bertha Hill, Merietta Moulton, Anna Maloney, Theresa Quinn and Ralph Weaver won debating N's. Nora Brenneman representing the Wrights, and Lucille Hall, representing the Phils each won her number in the Inter-Society Contest. We are also proud of Nora's work as editor of the Index and Ruth Adams as an assistant. Adrian Book and Velma Horn have won distinction in the field of drama. Elizabeth Scott has served as president of Fell Hall and is president elect of the Women's League.

The class activities include a dance given at the "Castle" March 20; and a part in the Freshman-Junior play.

Under the guidance of Mr. Beyer as sponsor, the Junior class of '26 has been striving to set a precedent for future classes. The large number of Juniors who plan to continue their work next year is an indication of the tendency of Normal school students to complete an uninterrupted course in teaching training.

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SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS

President Fred Husted

Vice President Margaret Coolege

Secretary Margaret Mott

Treasurer Frances Mantle

^>opf)omore Clasisi

From September 15 to June 9 several shades of greenness had bleached from our sweet innocent faces, until, lo ! we have been sophomores for almost a year. The intricate rights of way of the buildings are known to us now, the mysteries of college life have been solved, and we know it all!

An enjoyable social event this year was the class dance given January 16 in the old gym.

In athletics we claim unusual distinction. Fred Husted, our president, was basketball captain. Percy Scott, Claire McCreight, John Robinson, Rueben Elbert, Lloyd Abbey, were other members of the basketball team. Carl Firley, Russell Thomasson, Carl Gregory, Jack Stoltz, Reuben Ebert, Clifton Stoops, and Harold Conger were on the football team. Claire Mc- Creight, Fred Husted, John Robinson, Percy Scott, and Charley Winegarner, were on the Track Team. The Sophomores were also well represented on the baseball team.

A number of the Sophomores were on the debating teams, and several took part in the Jester Plays and the Sophomore-Senior Play.

The success of the class this year is due to the efficiency of its officers and the efforts of our sponsor, Mr. Cavins.

And now as this Index goes to press, the question of each Sophomore is, "Have you a position?" We wish you luck, members of this class. May you make the best teachers old Normal has ever produced.

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President Clarence Odell

Vice-President Grace Williams

Secretary Marvin Dean

Treasurer Merton Baltz

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The Freshman class put on a section in the Hobo Parade for the first time in several years. About thirty Freshmen took part in it. The section was led by a Hobo Band playing "Here Comes the Bride."

Following the band was the preacher and bridal couple. The bride rep- resented Charleston while the groom was "Death." The bride carried a bou- quet of thorny briers and wore a lace curtain for a veil. Numerous ribbons were tied about the limbs with a large watch worn as an ankelete. The groom wore a long draped black gown.

They were followed by the best couple which were dressed according to the great occasion.

Girls bearing letters that spelled Freshman were arranged along the out- side. The letters were green on a white back ground.

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Faculty Representatives President Felmley, Professors Buzzard and Adams

University Representatives Ralph Kober and J. Desmond Logsdon

University High Representative Paul Spafford

Chairman of Board , President Felmley

Secretary of Board Howard W. Adams

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It is the duty of the Board to apportion the receipts from the Student Activities Fee to the various organizations and activities of the University and the High School. During the current year the receipts amount to more than $9500.00. Money was apportioned from this fund to the Vidette, the Men's Athletic and the Women's Athletic Associations, the Lecture Board, Social Conferences, Music, Home Coming, Literary, Society Contests, Ora- torical Board, Films, Spring Festival, Varsity Club, Index, Women's League and the High School Oratorical Board and Athletic Associations and the Librarv.

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The Athletic Board of Control is an organization to promote all the athletic activities of I. S. N. U. The Board consists of five members from the Student Body, three Faculty members and the Coach.

The duty of this board is to decide all cases of discipline, to appoint man- agers for all the major sports, to approve of the Athletic Schedules, and to award the official "N's."

FACULTY MEMBERS

Mr. C. E. Horton Mr. C. A. Harper

Mr. W. A. L. Beyer Mr. D. T. Karnes

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES

H. Dean Freshman

Claire McCreight . A Sophomore

Carl F. Firley Sophomore

Clyde Neathery Junior

Lawrence Harper Senior

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There were seven members of the lecture board for the year 1925-26. They were Miss Erma Imboden, E. A. Turner, R. H. Linkins, Homer Hurst, Robert Bishop, Ernestine Huffington and Betty Smith.

OFFICERS

Ernestine Huffington President

Robert Bishop Vice-President

Homer Hurst Second Vice-President

Betty Cannon Smith Treasurer

During the winter term five numbers of the lecture course were given. Sybil Comer, soprano and Clayton Quast, baritone were heard first. Florence Easton sang Nov. 10. Erma Blaine McKindry was here Dec. 11 and pre- sented Rachel Crothers Comedy "A Little Journey." Jan. 18 Sigmund Speath was heard and Jan. 29 Lew Sarett from Northwestern University gave some of his own poems.

During the Spring term we heard Richard Czerwonky, violinist and Watt Weber, tenor, on Feb. 9. Bronson De Cow with his dream pictures, on March 3 and on March 2$ Grace Wood Jess, soprano, entertained with Folk songs in costume.

Doctor Glen Frank, President of the University of Wisconsin, was to lecture here in April but unavoidably his lecture had to be supplemented with another number. Each number of the lecture course was given only once.

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Stye Mature g>tubp Club

President Gladys Stierwalt

Vice-President Bessie Hibakger

Secretary Norma Thady

Faculty Sponser Miss Patterson

Members

Ruth Bozarth Oreta Lee Julia Mae Schell

Mildred Brenneman Lea Leroy Grace Schertz

Hallie Cross Feme Melrose Bertha Sprague

Velda Erdmann Frances Nelson Agnes Tappe

Angela Fagan Gertrude Oesch Louise Tock

Leslie Hewitt Eunice dinger Grace Tucker

Gerald Hill Anna Plato Louise Waldron

Mabel Keister Vera Sakemiller Mary Webster

The Nature Study Club which was organized thirteen years ago is con- stantly growing in interest and numbers.

Regular meetings of the club are held on Tuesday evenings of the fourth, eighth, and eleventh weeks of the term. The programs this year have cen- tered about the very important topic of "Conservation." Forests, native ani- mals, wild flowers and birds are the chief phases of the topic which have been considered.

The club furnished "Nature's Orchestra" in our annual Hobo Parade. It also had charge of the annual Arbor Day program.

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I. S..N. U. 1925-1926

November 25 1. Rural Education Courses

2. Rural Atmosphere January 6 Book Reports on Rural Play

February 3 1. Parent-Teachers' Association

2. Rural Survey March 3 Commonwealth Conference Report

April 7 1. McLean County Farm Advisor

2. McLean County Home Advisor May 5 Recreation

May 15 Community Contests

Bural Education Courses Chairman — Edith Robinson Alice Stewart Denise Hugenburger Dorothy Hibarger Harry Adams

Rural Atmosphere and Com- munity Contests Chairman — Elizabeth Scott Rosa Stimpert Norma Hussey Feme Melrose Homer Hurst

Recreation Chairman-

-Cornelia Smith

Edith Armstrong Wade James Bentfeld

COMMITTEES

(Asst. by Music Comm.) Edith Nelson Bernadine Schuck

Rural Play

Chairman — Lillian Bahr Mrs. Lena Lees Adrian Book Marie Getz Ernestine Huffington Donald Bohyer Virgil Petty Virginia Craig

Rural Surbey

Chairman — Thomas Brew Dorothy Tolley Leona Sutman Wade Eberly

Common Wealth Conference

Chairman — E. E. Wacaser

Oza Couch

Hazel Brinegar

Nora Brennemann

Mabel Ripley

Bertha Sprague Music Committee

Chairman — Bertha Rhodarmer

Daisylind Scott

Dorothy McElhiney

Ralph Carter Parent-Teachers ' Association

Chairman — Hannah Guenther

Opal Parks

Mary Helm

Ruth Bozarth

Ruby Schwarzwalder

Bessie Hibarger. .. .President

Norma Hussey Secretary

Cornelia Smith Vice President

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OFFICERS

Edith Armstrong. . . Treasurer

Lillian Bahr Program Committeeman

L. W. Hacker Faculty Sponsor

■"Every Member a Worker"

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The Lowell Mason Club is composed of the students in the music course. The club is named in honor of the "Father of Public School Music," Dr. Lowell Mason. The meetings consist of musical numbers, discussion of cur- rent musical events, and many good times.

The new members enrolled at a party given at Mr. Westhoff's home. A thorough initiation was held at the home of Miss Rachel Brandicon.

The Homecoming of 1926 was a never-to-be-forgotten day. Even though the judges didn't decide on "It Pays to Advertise" for first place Lowell Mason Club was there for a close second. Luncheon was served in Room 33 in honor of our homecomers.

Lowell Mason Club had a Christmas party in the Y. W. C. A. rooms in Normal. There were gifts for all.

We feel that we have been successful due to the splendid help and sup- port of our director, Mr. Westhoff and the helpful suggestions and advice of our teachers Miss Nieswanger and Miss Carter.

Rachel Brandicon, President Athev, Leona, Secretary Bell, "Helen C. Bell, Hazel Carter, Miss Day, Ruth Dunlap, Verbina Fick, Dorothy

MEMBERS

Halliday, Bertha Hatfield, Katherine Hedges, Mary Halvey, Evelyn McJunkin, Lorine Mantle, Frances Michalov, Helen Nieswanger, Miss Roth, Irene

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President Hattie Lundgren

Vice-President . Bessie Bonner

Secretary-Treasurer Eunice Ounger

Faculty Sponsor Miss Ram bo

CLUB MEMBERS

Barnard, Cecil Henschen, Ruth Oleson, Beatrice

Barton, Clarice Jackson, Marjorie Parks, Opal

Bender, Lola Janett, Lesah Potter, Katherine

Bonner, Bessie Johnson, Leah Rambo, Jessie E.

Carson, Fern Kelso, Margaret Rose, Ina

Collins, Maud Kraus, Sarah Reis, Teresa

Crawford, Grace Lundgren, Hattie Rowe, Dorothy

Chalfand, Rachel Litherland, Lenora Satterfield, Ruby

Etter, Gladys Lydick, Elizabeth Scott, Mrs. Genevieve

Freese, Vida McDeed, Paige Richey, Mrs. Ruby

Flamson, Miss McKay, Marjorie Shuck, Bernadine

Fuser, Florence Millder, Edith Staecklin, Pearl

Gandon, Dorothea Millard, Lavona Sutman, Leona

Green, Marie Miner, Sarah Van Tuyle, Almira

Griffith, Mildred Moore, Eugenia White, Ava

Haefle, Mildred Lewis, Ethel Williams, Leulla

Humphry, Margaret Nelch, Wilma Willet, Helen

Hurst, Violet Olinger, Eunice Wurtzburger, Bertha

Huffiington, Ernestine Ostland, Florence Wheeler, June

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The Home Economics Club organized during the Spring Term of 1924. consists of faculty and student members of the home economics department. The membership shows an increase over that of last year. Meetings are held twice a month at which topics of interest are discussed.

The value of music and play was very wTell given by some members of the club. The subject of art was discussed, at two meetings. One lecture was given on art applied to the home and its furnishings, and the other to art applied to dress.

Miss Colby talked to the club on "Literature in the Home." She stressed the importance of good literature in the home and how through reading the proper development comes. She centered her talk around the idea that, "Any human life is rich in proportion to the number and fineness of relationships it has established with the environment."

On December nth was the birthday party. Each girl brought as many pennies as she was years old and the money was sent to the Ellen H. Richards Memorial Fund. Ellen H. Richards wTas the founder of the American Home Economics Association and in her memory there has been established a fund to provide a scholarship for research work in home economics.

One event which helped to make this year's work interesting and enjoy- able was winning third place in the Hobo Parade during Homecoming. This was the first year that the club has participated in anything of this kind and it was proud of the Green Cooks' Band. Each member of the club wore a green jacket decorated with tin spoons and played on an instrument made from a kitchen utensil. The instruments varied from dishpans to funnels and from broom handles to curtain rods, thus making the personnel of the band quite diversified.

The spirit of cooperation with other organizations on the campus was shown by the joint meeting of the Nature Study Club, Hieronymus Club and Agriculture Club. Dr. A. W. Nolan, professor of Rural Education at the

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University of Illinois spoke at a joint meeting of these clubs on, "Education Through the Great Out of Doors."

The Home Economics Club is affiliated with the Illinois Home Econom- ics Association and thus automatically affiliated with the American Home Economics Association. The event of the year was on March 18 when Dr. Katharine Blunt, president of the American Home Economics Association visited the school and talked to the club. The club had as its guests at this meeting faculty and club members of Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloom- ington High School and Normal Community High School. The club is planning to send a delegate to the meeting of the American Home Economics Association in Minneapolis, June 28 to July 2, 1926.

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The Latin Club has just finished the sixth year of its career. The Club has had one of its largest memberships this year.

Many interesting" programs have been given, which are to serve as an aid to young teachers and which are for pleasure. One of the most interest- ing meetings of the year was the banquet at which typical Roman food was served in the true Roman style.

The Club has meant much to those students who have regularly attended. The success is due to the splendid help and support of the president, Miss Williams, and the sponsor, Miss Carver.

OFFICERS

President Grace Wiujams

Secretary-Treasurer MieucEnT CrabtrEE

Vidctte Reporter Ruth Sage;

Sponsor Miss Carver

MEMBERS

Adele Stafford Adaline Bushee Jewell Hostler

Millicent Crabtree Ruth Pugh Alma Oehmke

Mable Sage Carl Cook Nora Sharp

Gertrude Wells Pauline Adams Grace Williams

Dorothy Dean Ruth Dillon Dorothy Lee

Majorie Karr Doris Whitehouse Mary Jane Pollock

Katherine E. Carver Ruth Sage Belle States

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The Orchestra of 1925-' '26 was one of the most successful that the uni- versity has produced for several years. Its success was gained through the interest and faithfulness of its members under the untiring and experienced direction of Mr. Westhoff.

The orchestra made its first public appearance at the Homecoming play. It furnished the music for most of the other plays presented during the year, besides giving two concerts in General Exercises. It also furnished the music for the Spring Festival. The processional march played at the Commence- ment exercises completed the work of a very successful year.

Violins Rachel Brandicon Garnet Carder Leona Athey Lillian Gee Ruth Powell Bertha Hill Beatrice Oleson Virgil Petty Mildred Edna Scott Hugh Kain Lucille Sharp Fern Shummin Lowell Messman Mabel Stennett Nellie Hribal Marie Sitts Alvina Rosch Evelyn Does

PERSONNEL

Saxophones Caourtney Longworth Althea Mitchell Charles O. Eaton

Trombones Christian Harpster Paul L. Smoot

Cello Ruth Thompson

Flutes Reuben Ebert Ruth Fullenwider Daisylind Scott

Clarinets William Bean Ad aline Bushee

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French Horn William J. Long

Cornets

Russel Dieterich WTilbur Reece

Bass Harold Stretch

Drums Kenneth Dragoo

Piano Bessie Stewart

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Somen's; #lee Club

Director Jessie M. Carter

Pianist Oteieeia Tegtmeik

President Bessie Steward

Secretary and Treasurer Miss Smock

Librarians Hazee Beee, Jeanne Thorpe

On the third Monday of the school year the Women's Glee Club held its first rehearsal, making preparations for its opening concert.

During the year the Women's Glee Club and the Varsity Club gave a joint concert during General Exercises. The Chorus also sang for the Mother's Day program, and for commencement exercises.

Gibb, Gertrude Keller, Noami Daughtery, LaMoin Fockles, Frances Bender, Lola Smock, Oneta Hefner, Nellie Bowman, Ruth Falney, Evelyn Harfield, Katherine Crawford, Grace Coosey, Josephine Klockenga, Edna Bell, Hazel

MEMBERS

Mantle, Frances Bell, Helen Cassairt, Louise MacDonald, Gladys Cunningham, Catherine Jeffrey, Helen Bowman, Elizabeth Hallock, Guyneth Abrams, Lillian Hedges, Mary Bozarth, Ruth Thady, Norma Jackson, Dorothy Wampler, Lenora

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Another prosperous year has rolled by for the Varsity Glee Club. The Club helped at the Inter-Society Contest, and cooperated with the Women's Glee Club in giving two concerts.

The Club is very grateful to Mr. Westhoff, the director, for his earnest cooperation and splendid leadership. Credit is due also to Miss Roth for her faithful service as accompanist.

It may be said that even more has been accomplished in the way of musical training this year than has been evident for some years past. The club is composed of a fine group of young men who enjoy their work and are determined to succeed.

OFFICER President Fred Husted

First Tenors

Firley, Carl Johnson, Clarence Mills, C. N. Spitzer, Omer Waklen, Paul

Second Tenors

Stretch, Harold Joellenbeck, August Petty, Virgil Miner, Cyril

First Bass

Ebert, Reuben Husted, Fred Kober, Ralph Carloch, Cecil Hostetler, James Cook, Carl Seifert, Victor Tanvin, Donald

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Second Base Glasgow, James Fromknecht, Ralph Durkee, Charles Mohar, Nathan Birkey, S. Grismer, A. R.

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The I. S. N. U. Band of 1925-26 made its first public appearance at Homecoming, when it played for the football game in the afternoon.

The band was composed of twenty-two members. It met each Tuesday evening for an hour of practice. Although it was hampered by the lack of complete instrumentation, yet through the faithful and efficient leadership of Mr. Westhoff, it made considerable progress.

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OFFICERS

President Arthur J. Hoeeoweee

Vice-President Kenneth Adams

Secretary-Treasurer Bessie I. Hibarger

PROGRAMS

October 20 — "Story of the Automobile Tire" Arthur J. Hoeeoweee

November 17 — "The Geography of Cape Cod" Robert Guy Buzzard

December 15 — "Horticulture of Illinois" AefrEd C. VogeeE

January 26 — Student Program :

"A Geographical Study of McLean County" Edna GuEEEroy

"Child Psychology" ". Margaret A. Keeso

"The Commonplace in Science Teaching" Robert Beake

"Typhoid Fever" Loeita White

February 23 — "Some Properties of Human Blood" Dr. Phieeips

March 23 — Student Program :

"Carbon Monoxide in Automobile Exhaust Gases". . .Kenneth TETER

"The Structure of Wood" Harean Stoetz

"The Quartz Lamp" Leah Lois Johnson

May 4 — Report of State Academy of Science Meeting at Harris- burg, Illinois Raeph Kober, Student Delegate

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President Margaret Daum

Vice-President Catherine BeedeE

Secretary-Treasurer Veema Thomas

Faculty Sponsor Miss Eyestone

The Primary Teachers Club was organized during the Fall Term of 1924 with thirty-one members enrolled. The membership at present is seventy-two.

The purpose of the club is to afford an opportunity for closer friendship among the girls in the department through social activities and to engage lecturers who present interesting, constructive and elevating ideas.

The meetings this year have consisted of the following lectures : "Train- ing for Citizenship," by Mr. Hacker. "Our Illinois Poets," by Mrs. Turner. "Yellowstone Park," by Miss Crompton. "Motoring in Colorado," by Miss Barton. "Why Teachers Fail," by Dr. Felmley. "The Preferred Teacher," by Mrs. Williams. "The Primary Teacher," by Miss Sageser.

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Thirzak Buckholz Blanche Cleveland Dorothy Callen Vica Frees Florence Fuser Ruth Funk Catherine Hatfield Ruth Hagi Helen Hockett Helen Hoffman Margaret Hoffman Ernestine Huffington Helen Hunter Blanche Lainey Georgan Ludwig Ruth Maurer

Irene Macke Gladys McDonald Lavona Millard Irma Morrill Ruth Oak ford Opal Parks Beatrice Pregaldin Catherine Poole Ruby Rickey Marie Ropp Ina Rose Dorothy Rowe Evlyn Scott Helen Smithson Lieta Smith Velma Stevenson

Mary Stuart Pearl Stoeklin Leona Stutman Almyra Van Tyle Gladys Williams Grace Young Jeanette Coolidge Arthur Cruze Clarence Odell Clarence Oleson Paul Lehman Winifred Graff Leola Kipfer Margaret Humphrey Arta Morrison France Bates

President Leita Smith

Vice-President Veema Stevenson

Secretary Winifred Graff

Treasurer Evlyn Scott

Vidette Reporter Ruth Funk

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Fall Term Winter Term

President Fred Stiles F. A. Holmes

Vice-President D. A. Younger H. J. Stoltz

Secretary H. J. Stoltz D. A. Younger

Spring Term H. J. Stoltz P. R. Smoot K. C. Ping

; MY BOYS ' ' AS PROF. NEWELL CALLS THEM

H. Adams

R. Akers

C. Barr

G. Cunningham

J. Hosteller

A. W. Dragoo

F. Knuppel

A. C. Newell

B. J. Osborne W. Patton

K. C. Ping J. Shidler H. J. Stoltz F. Stiles A. Trummel D. M. Thorpe F. D. Vincent W. White D. A. Younger C. F. Firley

F. Holmes J. Robinson C. Carlock P. R. Smoot F. MeKinley W. R. Mason J. Bynum R. Barber W. Vehrs W. Foster

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R. H. Danner F. Mock Gladys Williams Blanche Cleveland Helen Hunter Evelyn Scott Velma Stevenson

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The Manual Arts Club was reorganized in 1923 by a group of students and faculty members for the purpose of meeting and discussing topics which would broaden their vision of the Manual Arts field.

Under the very efficient guidance of Prof. A. C. Newell the club is able to have eminent speakers, its annual banquet, educational motion pictures, and lectures on topics of interest to the Manual Arts students.

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The Men's Debating Club has completed its second year of activity. Through the efficient leadership of Prof. Harper, sponsor of the club, and the guidance of Prof. Taubeneck. head of the Department of Public Speaking, great things have been accomplished.

This club meets regularly every Tuesday evening. The programs consist of parliamentary discussion, extemporaneous talks and debates upon live topics of the day.

During the past year the club has drawn and adopted a constitution, which has placed it on a firm, organized basis. Membership is selective, and from the fine and encouraging results, a great deal of excellent talent has been developed to carry the colors of Old Normal through the intercollegiate de- bating campaign next winter.

The Club is especially indebted and grateful to Prof. Harper, whose faith- ful service and ability have been so instrumental in making the year's work a success.

The officers for the year were :

Fall Winter

President Clarence Blair Karl Zehren

Vice-President Wm. Reaugh Wm. Reaugh

Secretary-Treasurer Ralph Weaver Ralph Weaver

Fred Graff acted as Club reporter for the entire year.

Spring Ralph Weaver Forrest Cockerel Harry Adams

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Kappa Delta Pi is an honorary educational fraternity which has chapters in thirty-four universities, land grant colleges, city and state teachers colleges. Its purpose is stated in its constitution as follows : "To encourage in its members a higher degree of consecration to social service. To this end it shall maintain the highest education ideals and shall foster fellowship, scholarship and achievement in educational work."

Mu chapter, at I. S. N. U. was installed March 4, 1922, when seven charter members and nine others, elected by the charter members, were initiated. Up to the present time Mu chap- ter has initiated 154 members among them the following, since the appearance of the ' ' Index ' ' of 1925: On July 20, 1925. Lillian Bahr, Leagurd Bloomquist, Clyde E. Frye, Marie Getz; on Oct. 31, 1925, Ozah Lee Couch, Laura M. Ebert, Irene Kinsella, Zeta M. Merris; on Feb. 15, 1926, Ruth Adams, James A. Bentfeld. Wallace H. Fristoe, Bertha M. Hill, Ralph Francis, Leah L. Johnson, Ronald R. Lowermilk, Feme M. Melrose, Anna Plato, Edith M. Robinson, Daisylind Scott, Elizabeth Scott, Pearl B. Stoecklin ; on May 17, 1926, Dorothy Dean, Fred Graff, Margaret Hayden, Merietta Moulton.

In addition to the thirty-four local chapters Kappa Delta Pi now has a "Laureate Chap- ter" to which there have been elected the following eminent men and women in the field of education: in 1925, Dr. Frances Fenton Bernard, Dr. W. W. Charters, Dr. Elwood P. Cubberly, Dr. John Dewey, Dr. Frank Graves, Dr. Charles H. Judd, Dr. Edward L. Thorndike, Dr. Helen T. Wooley; in 1926 Dr. Edwin A. Alderman, Dr. Frank Ballou, Mrs. Susan M. Rorsey, Dr. Paul Hanus, Dean James E. Russell, Dr. Lewis M. Terman, Dr. John Adams.

During the present school year Mu chapter has had several social meetings at one of which the Rev. Rupert Holloway, of Bloomington, gave an interesting and profitable talk on "The Motion Picture in Art," based in part on personal observations made on a visit to Hollywood. At another meeting our chapter counselor gave a report on the Convention held at Washington on February 25 and 26, and which he had attended as the delegate from our local chapter.

Mu chapter has adopted the plan of annually presenting a gold medal to the sophomore with the highest average scholarship. Last year this medal was won by Miss Hilda Johnson. This year it was awarded to Kenneth Adams.

OFFICERS OF MU CHAPTER

Bessie Hibarger President

Otto Tatjbeneck Vice President

Hannah Guenther "Recording Secretary

Rosa Stimpert Corresponding Secretary

Edna Gueffroy Treasurer

H. H. Schroeder Chapter Counselor

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President CarlENE Eb-ERHArdt

Vice-President Dorothy Jackson

Secretary-Treasurer . Lauretta Cody

The Kindergarten Club organized in 191 7, consists of faculty and student members of the kindergarten department. Meetings are held once a month, at which time topics pertaining to kindergarten-primary education are dis- cussed.

This year the membership of the club was ninety, the largest number in the club's history. Various phases of the "Cultural Development of a Child" were discussed in the meetings. This included such subjects as "Art in Rela- tion to the Child's Environment at Home and in the Kindergarten," also "Crayoning, Painting and Blackboard Drawing," which are his tools of ex- pression. A special meeting was devoted to the subject of "Etiquette," at which time Miss Whitten spoke. Miss Hinman, also of our faculty, spoke on "Children's Literature."

The social events, including a weiner roast, participation in the Hobo Parade, homecoming luncheon, an all-school Valentine Dance, and a picnic in the spring, were enjoyed by all the members.

The members thank Miss Schmidt, sponsor of our Club, Miss Lee and Miss Harris, for their helpful cooperation in making the club a success.

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Row 1 — Harry Larson, Linden Bodkin, Roy Easting, Richard Kellerman, Paul Glaeser, Prof.

of Agriculture C. W. Hudelson, Ellis Slichenmyer. Row 2 — Harold Dorland, Charles Glover, John Robinson, Percy Scott, Earl Liddle, Harold

Slichenmyer, Truman Knibbs, Chandler Durkee. Row 3 — Omer Spitzer, Derald Reynolds, Warren Green, Harold Lee, Harold Walk, Jesse

Barnes, Dwight Alderson, Lawrence Wade. Other Members — Glen Marshall, Frank Kipfer, Leslie Drennan.

Sopfetnsi Agricultural Club

OFFICERS Fall Winter

President Dwight Alderson Jesse Barnes

Tice-President Percy Scott Earl Liddle

Siting Frank Hipfee

Paul Glaeser

Secretary-Treasurer Chandler Durkee Gerald Reynolds Harold Slichenmyer

Major Events of the Year

1. Initiation of New members.

2. Hobo Parade.

?>. Winner of Intramural Basket Ball.

4. Barn Dance.

5. Intra-curricular Track Meet.

6. Ag. Banquet.

Minor Events

1. Cigars on Knibbs.

2. Wades embarkment on the Sea of Matrimony.

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OFFICERS

President Claude; Griffiths

Vice-President J. Desmond Logsdon

Secretary Nora Brennfman

Treasurer Lois Watt

Pi Kappa Delta is an honorary fraternity for the purpose of fostering better public speaking. At the time of this writing steps are being taken to make a local constitution for the Eta Chapter at I. S. N. U.

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President Elizabeth Lydick

Vice-President Cornelia Smith

Secretary Norma HussEy

Treasurer Ruth Adams

Finance Daisylind Scott

Social Maud Collins

Publicity Velma Stevenson

World Fellowship Lela Winegarner

Student Council Elizabeth Scott

Social Service Bernadine Shuck

Meetings , Hanna Guenther

Rooms Beatrice OlEson

Bible Study Gertrude Wells

Undergraduate Representative Rosa Stimpert

The Advisory Board Miss Jennie Whitten, Chairman Mrs. O. L. Manchester

Miss O. Lillian Barton Mrs. R. W. Pringle

Miss Christine Thoene Mrs. Roy Taylor

Miss Jessie E. Rarrtbo Mrs. W. W. McKnight

Miss Annie Wezette Hayden Miss Edith Atkin

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The Young Women's Christian Association welcomes all girls to its Wednesday evening meetings in which student problems are discussed. Thus we share in student thought the world over.

Many girls have happy memories of the Walkout Breakfast the first Saturday morning of the fall term and the Birthday Party in Fell Hall, in November. Many, too, have found and used the Association Rooms at 303 North Street for other parties.

The Association at I. S. N. U. feels that it has an unusual honor and also an added responsibility in the fact that the very first Student Association in the world was formed here in 1872.

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"MERTON OF THE MOVIES"

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Amos Gashwiller Carroll Asplund

Elmer Huff Eugene Partlow

Merton Gill Jack Pettit

Raymond Burdick

Tessie Kearne Lillian Bahr

Casting Director Mayme Girvin

Lester Montague E. E. Wacaser

Sigmund Rosenblatt Maurice Graff

Camera Man Omer Spitzer

Weller Forest Tolley

The Montague Girl Pauline Poole

Louise Burke

Jeff Baird Ralph Kober

Harold Parmalee Adrian Book

Beulah Baxter Lucile Craig

Gladys Mooney

Felice Lucile Warren

Max Nathan Rosenbluth

Muriel Mercer Goldie Baker

Mrs. Patterson Ruth Henline

Mr. Walberg R. H. Eaton

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Gateman Ronald Tarvin

Cameraman Eugene Partlow

Ito Joe Hazzard

Lightmen James Glasgow

Kenneth Adams Extra Girls Alva Marie Ennie

Verna Hamerick

Ernestine Huffington

Frances Mantle

Extra Man Glen Tilbury

Chauffeur Percy Scott

A Little Girl Alice Beyer

Freckles Charles Coss

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The Jesters of ig2^-r26 have passed thru a very successful year. The first event of the year was the sponsoring of the Homecoming play. This was followed by the presentation of one act plays at the monthly meetings. These plays were directed by members of the organization.

Miss Frances Mantle as president proved to be an able leader and co- worker.

However we feel that much of the success of this year is due to our new coach Miss L. Louise Stephens whose congenial personality radiated to every Jester and instilled in him a desire to produce better plays.

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Commerce (Organisation

OFFICERS

President Ruth Ritenour

Vice-President Merle Thompson

Secretary-Treasurer Ruby Schwarzwalder

Sponser Elias W. Rolley

MEMBERS

Lillian Abrams Ada Gerdes Isabelle Quayle Fern Melrose

Lolah Alderson Eva Germain Bertha Rhoadarmer Ruth Ritenour

Emma Allen Vera Gooch Georgia Richman Lloyd Abbey

Mary Austin Myrtice Goodwin Alma Roettgers Donald Allen

Edna Barr Blanche Haefele Vera Schroder Bayard Anderson

Esther Black Verna Hamrick Bernadine Schueth Waverly Ashbrook

Vera Blair Grace Hanson Ruby Schwarzwalder Simon Birky

Lolita Bowersock Mary Helm Alice Seymour Lee Brace

Alice Bradbury Rebecca Hileman Edith Shakespeare Francis Brotherton

Ida Campbell Clara Iehl Louise Siebens Raymond Burdick

Julia Carmody Irene Jene Freda Siegert Howard Crawford

Jane Church Eula Jensen Ruth Smallwood Wildon Crawford

Margaret Coolidge Marie Jessa Gretchen Smith Weldell Clark

Leona Gothern Elizabeth Jones Helen Smith Floyd Drew

Flora Cox Aline La Rochelle Mabel Stennett Roswell Eaton

Dorothy Crouch Gladys Lasky Violet Stevens Raymond Elson

LaMoin Daugherty Anita Lee Bessie Swanson Clarence Hamilton

Olive Diggs Mable Marshall Margaret Tibbetts Melvin Hill

Pauline Donaldson Sadie Meehan Mildred TJeatch Leon Lugar

Thelma Ebert Irene Miller Eileen Weber Leslie McQueen

Dorothy Fauver Ruth Miller Florence Weber Glen Myers

Katherine Fenton Josephine Mooney Cecilia Wheeler Athel Nolder

Dorothy Fluck Helen Morgenthaler Ella Winchell Kuno Schroeder

Frances Fockler Lois Newburn Mary Young Howard Springer

Marion Fowler Alma Obourn Charlotte Riemer Jene Wilson

Helen Gardner Helen Ferry Irene Kinsella Harvey McMullen

Eda Geerkens Esther Pisell Zeta Merris Merle Thompson

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R. M. Luedde, Fellow

Ruth Ritenour Le Roy Martin Harvey McMullen

Raymond Burdiek Jane Church Dorothy Crouch Roswell Eaton Thelma Ebert Eva Germain Verna Hamrick Helen Gardner

APPRENTICE

Rebecca Hileman Melvin Hill Irene Jene Marie Jessa Leon Lugar Sadie Meehan Fern Melrose Helen Morganthaler

Waverly Ashbrook Bertha Rhoadarmer Georgia Richman Violet Stephens Gretchen Smith Bessie Swanson Ruby Schwarzwalder Merle Thompson

COMMERCIAL CLUB

The Class of 1925-26 is the tenth graduating class in the school of Commerce in Illinois State Normal University.

In addition to regular business meetings held each month, the program committee pro- vided excellent speakers on current topics.

One of the outstanding accomplishments of the Commerce organization this year was the formation of the ' ' Human Typewriter ' ' which attracted the admiring gazes of astonished spectators at the Hobo Parade.

On March 26, 1926, the local Commerce Club was recognized as a Chapter in the National Federation of Commerce Guilds, an organization which stands for high scholarship and achievement. We wish the Journeymen success in obtaining their master degrees.

We trust that the impressive recognition services will annually commemorate the birthday of our local chapter.

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The Women's League of Illinois State Normal University was organized during the fall term, 1925.

The object of this organization is to create the spirit of unity among the college women; to develop a sense of responsibility toward each other; to cooperate with the school administration in its efforts to make and keep high social and ethical standards; to encourage the women of the school to make their citizenship operative.

The election of Friday, November 13, resulted in Ruth Ritenour, being made president, Mrs. Hazel Wright, vice president; Esther Reed, secretary- treasurer. These officers with Lillian Bahr, chairman of the fellowship com- mittee, Zeta Merris, chairman of the Census Committee, Gwen Clifford, chair- man of the Social Committee and Elizabeth Scott, president of Fell Hall, con- stituted the first Executive Committee of the Women's League. Gwen Clif- ford was not in school the spring term so Miss Shuman filled the vacancy.

In forming the league the women of I. S. N. U. felt that they were tak- ing an advanced step which promised much for student participation and co- operation in the activities of the school.

The girls of I. S. N. U. are greatly indebted to their Dean O. Lillian Barton for her keen foresight and untiring efforts in making the Women's League possible. Thru her interest in girls and her realization of their social needs, she planned this organization as a means of bringing about closer rela- tionship among them. Our hope for the Women's League is that it may fulfill the highest anticipation of its worthy promotor.

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OFFICERS

President Ruth Ritenour

Vice-President Mrs. Hazel Wright

Secretary-Treasurer Esther Reed

Fellowship Chairman Fern MELROSE

Census Chairman Zeta Merris

Social Chairman Louise Shuman

President Fell Hall Elizabeth Scott

Sponsor Dean O. Lieeian Barton

DISTRICT CHAIRMEN

District

May Oliver No. 1 1 Maude Blue

Clara Whitfield No. 12 Mrs. Stevens, Winter Term

Violet Stevens Margaret Leltzer, Spring Term

Ruth L. Fullenwider No. 13 Jane Church

Gladys Wood No. 14 Gertrude Buskard

Mary Kendall No. 15 Merietta Moulton

Winifred Bally No. 16 Pauline Spitzer

Florence Foster No. 17 Fanny Reinhart

Alice Smith No. 18 Maude Gaul

Mildred Shaw No. 19 Anna Maloney

No. 20 Lucile Mason

No. 21. Margaret Daum, Fell Hall Rep.

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Wrightonia has completed a very successful year's work. Things began with a boom early in the fall with a majority of old members back.

In the Inter-Society contest the Wrights were not successful but even in defeat, Wrightonia looked glorious. The contest was very close from every standpoint.

The Wrightonians contributed generously to I. S. N. U.'s Intercollegiate Debating Teams. The following intercollegiate debaters were active Wright- onians :

Fred Graff Ralph Weaver Walker Wyman

J. Desmond Logsdon Clarence Blair Marie Getz

French Petty Howard White Orvetta Myers

To Wrightonia, goes the honor of presenting one of the finest Student Council Programs of the year, when last March, a select cast of active Wright- onians presented "Not Such a Goose" to the school.

The officers for the year were :

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President Ralph Carter Opal Newtson Fred Graff

Vice-President Berntce Hinshaw Ralph Weaver J. Desmond Logsdon

Secretary Ruth Day Howard White Harriet Black

Treasurer Kenneth Adams Dorothy Hibarger Ida Petit

Beporter Pauline Poole Marie Getz Pauline Poole

The society is very grateful and deeply indebted to Miss Blake whose patience and thoroughness and untiring energy have endeared her in the hearts of all Wrightonians. May she be our sponsor for many years to come!

Wrightonia has unusually fine talent to close the year's work, and we see only victory in the contest next year. Let's go, Wrightonia !

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Victory was indeed the slogan, the watchword, yes the goal of Philadel- phia this year. In the annual contest of the winter term the Phils won five of seven points. Our honored contestants were Miss Grace Williams and Mr. Christian Harpster in debate ; Mr. Robert Bishop in the oration ; Miss Lucille Hall in the vocal solo ; Mr. Maurice Graff in extemporaneous speaking ; Miss Mildred Hixon in reading and Miss Eva Weekly in the piano solo. We cele- brated our victory with a banquet at the Y. M. C. A. in Bloomington. After the banquet the Phil orchestra provided some excellent entertainment. A very appropriate one act comedy, "The Downfall of the Duke of Wrightonia" written by Miss Bertha Gilman, followed.

However victory for Philadelphia did not stop after the contest for we kept "Going On." In every literary event that followed Philadelphia was there to claim the honors. Five of the six contestants for the Edwards Medals were Philadelphians, Miss Mary Bobb, Miss Mildred Hixon and Miss Bertha Gilman in reading; Miss Jean Dinwiddie and Mr. Robert Bishop in the ora- tion. Miss Bobb and Mr. Bishop were the winners. The Livingston Cup was claimed by Mr. Maurice Graff, also a Philadelphian. In the state contest Philadelphia represented the school ; Miss Bobb won first place in reading ; Mr. Graff in extemporaneous speaking ; and Mr. Bishop in the oration. In the debate squad we find Miss Grace Williams and Miss Bertha Hill.

Philadelphia steps to the front every where at every time, and why? Our presidents this year have been of the best. Miss Mary Bobb in the fall term was very faithful in securing good material for the contest. Mr. Hurst in the winter term worked untiringly to make each program of this term better than the preceding program. Mr. Harpster's administration saw many excellent programs presented and he showed the same faithfulness and loyalty. Our sponsor Mr. G. H. Palmer has ably led us to victory the past two years. It is through his inspiration and untiring efforts that Philadelphia is going on — as she is.

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Virginia Adams — She smiles when she goes to the library.

Dorothy Anderson — Her heart is not in her work — 'tis elsewhere.

Jennie Andrus — A pair of brown eyes.

Mary Andrus — The silent woman.

Ruth Armstrong — Seen, but not heard.

Esther Black — As lovable as she is loved.

Ida Campbell — Man Beware!

Ruth Cecil — A cute little girl with reddish brown hair.

Jean Cox — She has the compact fever.

Virginia Crossman — One who has many charms.

Irene Dankenbring — Laugh and grow fat???

Jean Elymore Dinwiddie — She hasn 't grown up yet.

Anita Dittle — Roses and Specials.

Velma Etchison — A quiet and obedient lass.

Louise Fiddler — Her heart's in Wesleyan.

Lucille Ginzel — The music master.

Vera Gooeh — To know her is to love her.

Blanche Haef ele — ' ' I don 't want to go with Mildred. ' '

Mildred Haefele — She never speaks.

Harriet Hartter — She peeps into the future.

Juanita Holmes — Is he tall and handsome?

Elizabeth Hughes — A friend in need.

Mary Kirk — Sense and sensibility.

Marjorie Jackson — Can't you talk?

Margaret Leskera — Down in Saint Louis — .

Ethel Lewis — SHE knows.

Eva Louchs — She makes a handsome man.

Ruth McNeil — Mary's pal.

Martha McQuilkin — There's music in the air.

Nancy Jane McRae — She hails from the North.

Irene Macke — The girl with the curls.

Alice Marcussen — A quiet lass.

Ruth Mauer — An artist, even to her tarn.

Althea Mitchell — Hop, skip, and jump.

Irma Morrill — She can paint !

Anna Nalbach— Chatter ! Chatter! Chatter!

Nellie Oetken — Tall and stately.

Mildred Parker — Small, but mighty.

Izora Powell — The Rambler.

Eileen Powers — She knows literature.

Elinor Reid — Skeecizs.

Alvina Rosch — If you wait, she'll get there.

Mildred Seholz — The girl who can persuade.

Virginia Shoop — Pleasant and agreeable.

Jean Shreffler — Courteous to all, intimate with few.

Ethel Slack — She has a smile and a figure.

Oneta Smock — You have a caller.

Helen O. Smith — Her eyes and voice belie her name.

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Catherine Stevens — Smiles, smiles, unending smiles. Ruth Stivers — Looking Him up. Lucile Swanson — She has little to say. Dorothy Tobnick — She wishes she were home.

FAVORITE SPORTS OF THE SOPHOMORES

Dorothy Ann Bock — Wondering where her dress is.

Leatha Christian — Doing something for someone.

Violet Blanchard — Asking questions.

Vivienne Brouillet — Discovering the next joke.

Elsie Changnon — Out-talking them all — both great and small.

Maud Collins — Getting letters.

Mary Dale — Laughing.

Margaret Daum — Going to Iowa City.

Thelma Ebert — Slumbering.

Marie Lundgren — Keeping High School Study Hall.

Elizabeth Lydick — Keeping track of Shorty.

Florence O 'Neal — Giving Readings.

Marguerite Quinn — Going to the Station Store.

Florence Roane — Being an Angel of Mercy.

Luella Shinleber — Being conscientious.

Leita Smith — Waiting for the daily call.

Bertha Sprague — Getting thrills out of music.

Velma Stevenson — Making posters.

Leona Sutman — Hats and more hats.

Betty Swanson — Wondering if everything is all right.

Louise Waldron — Traveling to Chenoa.

Edna Wilson — Receiving Specials.

Lela Winegarner — Studying.

Marguerite Young — Tuning in on Brookfield, Illinois.

The Juniors — We wonder

Gwen Clifford — At her composure.

Maude Danforth — What her golf score is.

Violet Hurst — Whether she beat her brother.

Sadie Meehan — How one small head could carry all she knew.

Daisylind Scott — Why her tongue ran on.

Elizabeth Scott — At her brilliancy.

Gertrude Wells — The embodiment of perpetual motion.

I 've been taking a walk. ' '

The Seniors — Who are they?

Anna Plato — ' ' It 's bedtime, Alvina.

Hattie Lundgren-

Zeta Merris — ' ' Life is such a hurry. ' '

Eunice Olinger — ' ' I 've just got to see a show tonight. ' '

Cornelia Smith — ''Well, I don't want to teach, I want to be a dietitian.'

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Mrs. Pett — She cares for us all. Miss Flagg — She guides our destinies.

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President Claude Griffiths Harry Adams

Vice-President Fred Graff Fred Stiles

Secretary Claire McCreight Ralph Weaver

Treasurer Ralph Akers

Spring Term J. Dersmond Logsdon Tom Traughber Percy Scott Chas. N. Glover

The Varsity Club has for its motto, "A Bigger and Better I. S. N. U." It is the sole purpose of the club to further its activities in order that it may make this motto a reality. At the meetings, the men consider matters of im- portance to the club and to the school, making possible worthwhile discus- sions concerning student problems.

The school year of 1925-1926 was correctly started by a rousing Stag Party, preliminary to the invitation for membership to the new men. After many days of watchful waiting, the eve of the initiation arrived. Owing to the large number of candidates, the time allowed to each prospective member was short. "Thanks, that it was" said the new members. From the way the goat was groomed, the initiates were led to believe that the students in chem- istry, in Physics and in Manual Training were trying to outdistance each other in cleverness and in ingenuity.

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At Homecoming time the Varsity Club greatly enjoyed being host to the homecomers. The glad hand was extended to former men of the school. In the Annual Hobo Parade sponsored by the Agriculture Club, the Varsity Club contributed "The Burying of Charleston," winning first place in the parade.

The Alumni spent the Homecoming evening with the Varsity Club around the banquet table telling stories and listening to the harmonies from the Go- forth Black and Gold orchestra. With President Felmley as chief story teller the time came all too soon to close this function, the last of the Varsity Club Homecoming celebration for the year.

The annual Founders' Day banquet was held at Maplewood Country Club. At this time the men were host to the football and basketball men who have represented the school in inter-collegiate sports and also the men who represented the school in literary contest. Everyone had a royal feast, and every one enjoyed the address given by C. W. Whitten. The speaker of the evening engendered loyalty rampant, and all radiated the one ideal, "A Bigger and Better I. S. N. IL"

The men of the Club feel grateful for all those influences which made it possible to carry through their program this year. They hope that they may be of greater service to the University in the future.

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The Women's Debate Club was organized during the spring term of 1925. At the close of the term the officers for the fall term were elected, but due to the fact that three of these young women accepted positions later, a new corps of officers had to be elected. The officers for the year were :

Fall Winter Spring

President Grace Cox Velma M. Horn Grace Williams

Vice-President Mary Schimmel Grace Williams Bertha Hill

Secretary Velma Horn Grace Cox Ruth Henline

Treasurer Annie Adams Marian Dean Helen Kerr

In the intercollegiate debating field I. S. N. U. has been represented by 16 young women who have debated on three of the most vital questions of the day — the marriage and divorce question, the liquor question, and the child-labor question. The young women representing our Teacher's College were : Marian Dean, Marie Getz, Frieda Gipson, Ruth Henline, Bertha Hill, Helen Kerr, Anne Maloney, Merietta Moulton, Mrs. Mary Schimmel, Grace Williams, Grace Cox, Orvetta Myers, Mildred Scholz and Theresa Quinn.

The success of the year's work is due to the unfailing inspiration of our "leaders," our sponsor, Miss L. L. Stephens and our coaches, Mr. I. D. Tau- beneck and Mr. T. J. Lancaster. We owe what we are to them.

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President DEEE CarrithERS

Vice-President Leota Bauman

Vidette Reporter Louise Conway

Secretary-Treasurer Geneva Reineke

Student Council Representative Aeice Bonar

Faculty Advisor Miss Andersen

Juniors Alice Bonar Zeola Dixon

Sophomores

Dell Carrithers Elizabeth Kohley

Thelma Allen Leota Bauman

Dorothy Stuckey Lucille Morthland

Crystal Puckett Hazel Lyons

Irene Kauff Vera Holdridge

Edna Drom Evangeline Custer

Nettie Crabb Leah Kneedler

Fanny Reinhart Faye Wagner

Freshmen

Edith Miller Geneva Reineke

Louise Conway Athea Mitchell

Grace Watts Alma Haws

Inez Roberts Elizabeth Knapp

Louise Robison Winifred Bally

May Fagan Alice Ashford

Roma Shoemaker Esther French

Lois Heagler Annice Gaugh

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President K. C. Zehren, Roy McCoeeom

Vice-President Fred Husted

Secretary-Treasurer Elizabeth Scott

The Student Council was organized by Mr. Henry Underbrink in the spring of 1920 in response to a need for some intelligent body to have charge of the arrangement of social affairs in the school calendar. During its seven years of existence, its duties have broadened until today it is the most in- fluential organization on the campus thru the effects upon student public opinion.

This year it considered and achieved noted results upon matters of athletics, student conduct, philanthropic drives, general assembly programs, school elections and other matters of general student interest. The future holds a bright prospect for an increasing activity and a widening influence upon the student body.

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Illinois Delta Chapter, the sixty-first chapter of Theta Alpha Phi, na- tional honorary dramatic fraternity, was installed on the Illinois State Normal University campus on April 10, 1926. Membership in Theta Alpha Phi is awarded for high excellence in dramatic work, a national standard of achieve- ment being met. Illinois Beta chapter of the Illinois Wesleyan University conducted the installation services in the presence of Professor C. L. Menser of Knox College, Galesburg, the national president of Theta Alpha Phi. The Illinois Delta chapter expects to foster the development of dramatics on the campus and among the alumni. The following list of members constitutes the charter group. An additional list will be elected and initiated in early June, including those students who complete eligibility in the class plays.

Goldie B. Baker Harry E. Fry Bertha A. Gilman

ACTIVE MEMBERS

James Glasgow Mildred Hixon John M. Pettitt

Harold E. Ross Elias W. Rolley Laura Louise Stephens

Florence Blackburn Veda H. Bolt Robert G. Buzzard Meryl H. Crihfield Dorothy Erickson Dorothy R. Hendricks

Annette B. Cooper George M. Palmer

ALUMNI MEMBERS

Bertha R. Hudelson Berle L. Jenkins Elmer T. Wilson Bernice Moulic Lottie M. Nelson Frances Oxford

HONORARY MEMBERS

Ralph H. Linkins Frances A. Rentschler

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The picture of the Oratorical Board was not taken this year because one of the members did not return to school and the other discontinued school during the year.

The student members of the Oratorical Board this year were : Mr. C. H. Griffiths, President ; Mr. Edwin Nordstrom, Secretary ; and Miss Cornelia Smith, Treasurer. The faculty members were : W. A. L. Beyer, Miss Laura Louise Stephens, and I. D. Taubeneck.

The functions of this Board are to encourage, cultivate and manage all of the forensic work of the institution. This includes the various intra-mural contests in declamation, extempore speaking, oratory, and debating. Thirty- five students were interested and trained in this work during the year. The various intercollegiate contests with other schools in the various leagues of which our Teachers College is a member were also planned and provided for.

In addition to the regular work of the school which was somewhat ex- panded this year, several special holiday programs were planned for various general assembly occasions. Student participation in general assembly exer- cises was encouraged and provided for throughout the year. The Public Speaking and Dramatic Departments cooperating with this Board sent differ- ent students on different occasions to participate in community programs in surrounding communities. Likewise several communities were provided with literary and music judges from among the advanced students of these de- partments.

The Oratorical Board is especially appreciative of the efficient assistance and encouragement rendered bv Professors T. J. Lancaster and C. A. Harper together with the ever willing encouragement and cooperation of President Felmley.

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What could we have done without this wonderful and efficient source of athletic energy? Our coaching staff should be complimented upon its cooperation within itself, its ability, for the things it accomplished, and the higher standards that it always sought to maintain. Normal stands for clean athletics and we are glad to show our coaches that we think they can't be outclassed.

Coach Clifford E. Horton, the head of the department will always be remembered by those with whom he worked as a hard working practical man, who knew how to handle affairs and men, besides being a veteran coach. Don Karnes added new life and vigor to athletics this year by his coaching ability coupled with his enthusiasm for the work and his understanding of and in- terest in the college man.

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Open the throttle and let her go ! That's what these trained and experi- enced acrobats did. When these boys called for a cheer they got it and it was a big one, too.

Early in the fall term the Varsity Club held tryouts for cheer-leaders under the supervision of Arnold Snyder, a veteran from last year. Of the number that were chosen Snell and Becker were the ones to furnish support for Snyder at all times during the year.

We take our hats off to these fellows. They gave more pep to old Normal this year than she has been noted for, for half a life-time.

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Our football team showed its mettle early this fall by holding Millikin to a score of 3-0. The same old fighting spirit characterized the rest of the games, but the breaks went against us too often. Normal lost her first Home- coming game 7-0 in a very hard fought and ferocious battle with Charleston Normal. Spirits rose again however, when we witnessed Normal splendidly redeem itself in its victory over Shurtleff.

Normal's incomplete season ended with two victories and five defeats. One win came by way of DeKalb who was forced to give us the victory because of her neglect to observe the conference rules.

The men to receive football "N's" this year were: Capt. Neathery, Carl Pirley, Carl Gregory, Wayne Patton, Fred Strange, Lloyd Traughber, Don Allen, William Groesbeck, and Fenton.

Don Allen, a Freshman this year, was chosen to captain our fighting team of '26- 2J. We hope Normal's captaincy troubles are over. This year three had to be elected. "Potsy" Clark, first chosen, did not return to school. Conger, who was later elected, was put out of football by a broken leg. The choice finally settled on "Scrappy Shorty" Neathery, who finished the year battling with Old Normal.

Feel that Normal Spirit men, and "Hold that Line."

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7 Illinois 17

Oct. 3 Normal

Oct. 10 Normal

Oct. 17 Normal 13 Eureka 21

Oct. 24 Normal 1 DeKalb o

Oct. 31 Normal o Charleston 7

Nov. 7 Normal o Macomb 14

Nov. 14 Normal 11 Shurtleff 6

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Lincoln 31

Illinois Col 23

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Wesleyan 35

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Lincoln 37

Illinois Col 15

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Basketball at I. S. N. U. fared better than it did the preceding year, and stood approximately even with the record made by other sports this year. Although Normal had only three wins, many games were close enough to give satisfaction and a feeling that they might have been won by a single break.

When the first call for basketball players was given by Coach Karnes, fifty candidates appeared. During the ensuing weeks this number was cut down to about fifteen. Prospects were exceptionally bright before the com- ing of the holidays. When the squad assembled for practice on January I, it was found that Mohar, former U. High star had been declared ineligible because of matriculation, and Bray, a promising tosser from Mazon, had de- cided to abandon school.

The best was made of the situation, and Karnes continued working out and preparing a smoothly functioning team.

The new Felmley gymnasium was opened during the first part of the season, thus allowing for a more highly-trained team and improved accommo- dations for spectators. The modern gym surely did its part for basket ball at Normal.

The men who received "N's" at the close of the season were Captain Husted, McCreight, Dean, Harper, Young, and Strange. Husted and Mc- Creight were veterans from last year and worked in the guard positions this year. Dean, a Freshman, gained himself a berth by his excellent guarding and aggressiveness. Harper, the smooth working center, was "slick." He had trick after trick up his sleeve to bewilder his opponents. Young, a veteran forward at the game, still continued to shoot baskets in his carefree manner. Strange the second Freshman with a regular berth, showed good form and did excellent work as a forward in offense and basket shooting.

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Dean was chosen as captain for the '2^-26 team. We shall expect a lot from these boys next year, so we urge them to give all they can for the school that means a lot to them.

"Fight, Normal, Fight."

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Athletics and physical education can be said to be wide spread and uniform at I. S. N. IT.

Intra-mural athletics is carried on by the physical education department to give the beneficial

results of athletic competition and participation to as great a part of the student body as possible. Much interest and enthusiasm was shown in the tournament deciding the champions of the school on the basket-ball court. The Aggies, although pushed hard at times by other teams, managed to gain and maintain a perfect score.

The final standings follow :

Team Won Lost Pet.

Ags 12 0 1.000

Sanders 10 2 .833

K 10 2 .833

Allen 9 3 .750

Giddings 8 4 .666

Whitman 7 5 .583

Invincibles 6 6 .500

Carter Club 4 8 .333

E 4 8 .333

N. L. C 3 9 .250

Byrnes 2 10 .166

V 2 10 .166

House of David 1 11 .093

Baseball is also used as an intra-mural sport.

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A further development of the universal physical education idea is the gym classes. These angel squads are composed of all Freshmen, who find it neces- sary to make credits in physical education before graduation is possible. Soc- cer and other games are resorted to in the fall. Calisthenics, apparatus work, pyramids, and basketball serve to keep the student occupied in the winter. During the spring term, classes in baseball, track, efficiency testing and theory of physical education are organized.

Coach Horton and Karnes are in complete control of this work in physical education.

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Baseball has one of the most notable records of any sports for the last few years. Inter- est in baseball is intense. The number of men out for positions give an index of the feeling.

Coach Horton was well supplied with good baseball material and he immediately set to work to round out a team.

The squad representing Normal on the diamond was composed of Capt. Victor Lindquist, ' ' Bunk ' ' Young, Wayne Patton, Victor Jones, ' ' Warp ' ' Barr, Maurice Graff, Vincent White, Thurlow Myers, Fred Strange, Fred Graff, Don Allen, Floyd Drew, Cyril Miner, John Robin- son, Lawrence Wade, Nathan Mohar, and Carl Woerner. Henri Mohar served as manager and trainer. Thurlow Myers, "Bunk" Young, Barr, and M. Graff were on the delivering staff while Lindquist, Strange and Wade received.

The season was opened with a practice game with Bradley. Normal had not yet found itself and received a drubbing of 28-2.

The schedule of games are as follows:

April 16 Normal 9

April 17 Normal 5

April 30 Normal 2

May 4 Normal 6

May 6 Normal 3

May 14 Normal 0

May 18 Normal —

May 20 Normal —

May 24 Normal —

May 25 Normal —

May 27 Normal —

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Illinois Col 11

Charleston 4

Wesleyan 7

Lincoln 5

Northwestern Col 8

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Good track material was abundant at Normal this year and the spring season witnessed more interest and enthusiasm for track and field than has probably ever before been seen on the campus. Coach Don Karnes, who had charge of the work, spent the wonderful spring afternoons and evenings bring- ing out the best efforts possible from the thinly-clad athletes.

The team was captained by McCreight, holder of conference record on 220 yards low hurdles. The following men completed the squad : dashes — H. White, Hillman, Lynch, Basfield, Boyd, Coe and Husted; distant runs — Basting, Brotherton, Cockeral, Hewitt, Elson, Schutt, W. White and Robin- son; hurdles — McCreight, H. Dean and Vaughn; high and broad jumps — Nolder, Davidson, H. Dean, Winegarner, and Harper; pole vault — Hamil- ton, Davidson and Glaeser; weights — Firley, Beur, Sapp and Wheeler.

Nolder broke the conference record in the high jump in the Wesleyan- Normal meet May ist and his new record again in the Eureka-Normal meet May 15, reaching a height of 6 feet 3^ inches.

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The track schedule follows :

April 17 Dual meet — Normal 26; Bradley 104.

May 1 Dual meet — Normal 48 ; Wesleyan 83.

May 7 Quadrangular meet — Normal 35 x/2 ; Eureka 25^ ; Lincoln 4; Wesleyan 63.

May 15 Dual meet — Normal 64; Eureka 67.

May 21 State Meet.

Normal's new cinder oval was worked and developed into a good track during the spring season. No doubt later years will still add improvement.

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Top row — Reineke, Watts, Reinhart, Supan, Fagan, Roberts, McCullough, Sage, Miller, Shumaker, McQuilkin, Robison, Adams, Mitchell, Macke, Kohley.

Second row — Poster, Hussey, Shuck, Allen, Lyons, Smock, Neumann, Stoecklin, Nie- meyer, Stuckey, Morthland, Stimpert, Martindale, Carrithers.

Bottom row — Hanson, Custer, Bauman, Ashford, Goosey, Garver, Hlavas, French, Mat- ter, Bean, Drom, Bally.

This year several changes have been made in the constitution of the Wom- en's Athletic Association. The scholastic standing of its members was raised. Any girl who failed in a subject was not entitled to her full number of points. Another change concerned membership. Any girl of the school could be an inactive member of W. A. A. until she had won enough points to be an active member. She had all the privileges, except that of voting, that the active members had. The point system was changed in such a way that it was harder to earn points this year than it was in other years. The pin is given as the first award and then the letter. The highest award is honorary and is open to any Junior "N" women. This girl must have a good standing in her campus activities and her sports as well as in her class work. After a girl has been de- cided on, her name shall be inscribed on the W. A. A. Mortar Board.

W. A. A. had a very successful social year. In September there was the Hike and Wiener Roast. Later in the fall a matinee dance for all the girls of the school was given. Christmas time and Valentine time W. A. A. again entertained the I. S. N. U. girls with parties. Just before the holidays the members of W. A. A. enjoyed a bobsled party which they will never forget. Among the most memorable dances of the year were the Hallowe'en and the St. Patrick's Masquerade.

This year some new sports were added to the regular sports of other years. They were archery, golf, and horse-back riding.

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Top row — Bobb, Carrithers, Bally, Robison, Miss McKinley, French, Allen, Kohley, Lyons, Custer.

Bottom — Tock, Hanson, Stoecklin, Niemeyer, Miller, McQuilkin, Matter, Sage.

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PIN WOMEN

Top Bow — Vera Holdridge, Fannie Reinhart, Zeola Dixon, Esther Bean, Wilma Matter, Grace Hanson, Dorothy Stuckey.

Second Bow — Evangeline Custer, Elizabeth Kohley, Dell Carrithers, Leota Bowman, Hazel Lyons, Thelma Allen, Lucile Morthland, Crystal Puckett.

Bottom Bow — Lysta Garver, Louise Robison, Esther French, Winifred Bally, Josephine Goosey, Margaret Hlavas, Rosa Stimpert.

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Top Bow — Hlavas, Watts, Bowyer, Miller, Robison.

Bottom — Bally, French, Custer, McQuilkin.

FRESHMEN HOCKEY

Top Bow — Stoecklin, McCullough, Smock.

Bottom — Hlavas, Carver, Hanson.

VOLLEY BALL

Top Bow — Stimpert, McCullough, Neu- mann, Bean, Matter.

Bottom — Bonar, Dixon, Sage.

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The annual Homecoming took place on October 30th and 31st. The events were unusually interesting and attractive. The Jester Play "Merton of the Movies," started the festivities and was a success from all points of view.

Many remarks were heard on all sides to the effect that the Hobo Parade was the "best ever." Of course the Varsity Club carried away all the honor, namely the first prize. The Homecomers were not surprised for they agreed with the judges.

Sad to say we lost the foot-ball game. The first homecoming game we ever lost. He hope next year to be able to prove that it was not because of poor playing but because of the crippled condition of our team.

The success of Homecoming is due to the untiring efforts of Miss Cooper. Even now she is making ready for a bigger and greater Homecoming next year. So I. S. N. U. students, those of you who will leave us at the end of this year, come back next October, a royal welcome will be awaiting you and may we all say,

"All hail Alma Mater true Loyalty we pledge to you Your sons and daughters Ever honor your name."

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"There she is! There she is! See her? I knew she'd come!"

"Where? I don't see her! Where is she?"

"There she is! Hell-o Hazel! I'm so glad to see yon! How are yon?"

So the girls went on until they reached rooming places and since the hosts had tickets for the Jester play to be given that night a general uproar issued forth from their room.

"Well hurry up ! It's eight o'clock and it starts at eight fifteen ! Step on it!"

"I'm comin' ! Mercy! Can't a fellow ever draw a good breath?"

"Not now! Just come on!"

Finally they arrived at the auditorium all "out of puff" as one girl said, and tried to make themselves comfortable.

"I can't see!" cried one, "Just look what I've got to look around! I wonder if any of the stage will be visible."

"Here! Trade seats with me!"

So they changed and the girls apparently settled for the evening. Pres- ently the curtain was drawn and a hush fell over the room as characters ap- peared upon the stage.

"Say isn't he good looking! Who is he? I don't believe I've seen him before! You don't know? If I were you I'd make it my business to find out Monday. I think he's keen."

"Oh, here's his name on the program ! Oh I know him ! He was in my science class! I didn't know he could look like that tho!"

"Well clothes do make a difference !"

"Great day ! Such an outfit for anyone to wear ! Look at her, kid ! Ain't she a scream? I like the looks of that fellow.

"What can they be waitin' on? We're here! Go on and let's see the rest!"

Conversation of this sort was kept up all during the play and, after the curtain was drawn the remarks grew more frequent if possible.

"Well, when will my class meeting be? I want to meet everybody. It's been ages since I've seen any one I know ! I can't miss a soul ! When can I register? Now? Let's go down now ! Oh, hell-o there ! I've forgotten your name? Oh, yes where are you teaching? Come to see me sometime! Hope you come back here again before I leave! Will you go to the class meeting? Fine ! I'll see you there then !"

Upon arriving home the girls stoutly maintained that homecoming came but once a year, kept the land-lady up half the night. The chatter continued until the girls retired, not to sleep but to lie awake talking.

Early the next morning, Mildred, who was the first to awake, succeeded in arousing the rest of the household by pulling Hazel's nose, tickling Mary and splashing a cup of the coldest water available upon Hilda.

"Waffles where art thou? Why don't you go on and bring mine to me? I'll have mine in bed."

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''Remember when we had to cook them?"

"Do I? Remember how many slices of bacon you ate?"

"Yes, and I was sorry the next day too ! Had a a good time eatin' 'em tho'."

After standing in line for a time, breakfast was served to them and they ate amid the happy disturbance of the dining room.

Class meetings came next and each old and new acquaintance was dis- cussed thoroughly.

Most thrilling of all, came the "Hobo Parade" and each float was eagerly awaited. Each seemed to be the best until the girls became breathless with excitement.

"Who do you think will get the prize? You do? Oh, I don't. I liked that other one! Bet you a doughnut! No, another waffle!"

"Don't mention waffles to me! Didn't I eat a dozen this morning?" "Where's everybody goin' ? but us? Oh, yes, field events ! Rustle along here ! We're missin' something!

After the field events the girls again made their way home to refresh them- selves by eating lunch but they were so excited they could hardly eat.

Later, at the football game their excitement was such that Hazel lost her gloves, and Mildred had her hat knocked off, but their enthusiasm still reigned supreme.

"Don't let him get that ball! Can't somebody do something? Run! You're not tied!"

"Well, did you ever! I can beat that myself — Honest! I never played in a game in my life but I know that I could not do any worse!"

"Aw, hush up ! They've not started seriously to work yet ! See ! I told vou so ! Look at him go ! Hurry ! Somebody ought to yell ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah ! Rah! I. S. N. U. Wasn't that great? Now, What do' you think?

"Oh, we're gonna win! Where's the score? We're six points ahead!

"Yes, but the other sides got the ball ! Stop him ! Hurry up ! He's gain- ing on you! Look out! Heavens! He's gonna make a touchdown if they don't watch out! Why don't they hurry up and blow the whistle?"

"Look quick! I haven't the heart! Did he go over the line? He did? That makes it a tie ! Well, they didn't beat us anyway. That was a good game but I wanted us to win."

Eight-thirty found our friends at the Felmley "Gym" getting ready to ex- ercise their toes while the orchestra was collecting in the south side of the hall.

"Ain't this fun! Gee, I like this floor! Who's that over there? Say, get off my foot !

"Why, can't I walk on your feet? You do!"

"There's a difference ya know ! I walk on the other side ! Isn't this floor grand?"

"I don't know, 1 haven't tried it yet. Your feet move too rapidly !"

"I just get myself balanced on your toes and you jerk them out from under me! Do you think that's a nice way to treat me?"

Eleven o'clock passed and twelve came all too soon but the girls again found each other and started for the cloak room.

"Gosh, I'm tired, somebody hold my head !"

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The sixty-fifth annual Phil-Wright contest was held in the auditorium Thursday evening, December 17, 1925. As usual much interest was shown in this annual event. The result was a five to two decision in favor of the Philadelphia!) society.

PROGRAM

Chorus Geibel

Little Cotton Dolly, Varsity Glee Club Debate: "Resolved that the United States should enter a World Court, under the Coolidge plan." Affirmative: Grace Williams, Christian Harpster — Phils. Negative: Marietta Moulton, J. Desmon Logsdon — Wrights.

Decision for Phils

Recess Oration : America's Contribution

Nora Brenneman (Wright)

Oration America 's Greatest Task

Robert N. Bishop (Phil) Decision for Wrights Vocal Solo —

( a ) "At Dawning " Cadman

(b) "I must Down to Seas Again" Densmore

P. A. Johnson (Wright)

(a) " Welcome Sweet Wind " Cadman.

(b) "A Memory " Gantz

Lucile Hall (Phils) Decision for the Phils Extempore Speech —

French Petty (Wright); Maurice Graff (Phil)

Decision for the Phils

Reading " If I were King " McCarthy

Dorothy Underwood (Wright)

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Mildred Hixon (Phil)

Decision for Phil

Piano Solo — "Impromptu" Hugo Pheinhoed

Violet Beanchard (Wright)

"Sanati Pathetique Allegro — Beethoven Eva Weekey (Phil) Decision for Wright

Chorus — "Marjory, Wake Up" ! Christiani

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Decision of Judges — Phils favor 5 to 2

ElTERARY JUDGES

Prof. J. O. Huff U. of I., Urbana

Prof. O. D. Morrison Eureka College

Miss Hope Summers Bradley Polytechnic, Peoria

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Mrs. Mable Jones Pitts Bloomington

Miss May Christian Bloomington

Mrs. Wieeis Harwood Bloomington

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Jfounber'si Bap

On February 18, 1857, an Act was passed by the State Legislature establishing a Normal University, but the location was not decided. Hon. Jesse W. Fell, a prominent resident of McLean County was very anxious to have this school located near Bloomington, Illinois. Through the efforts of Mr. Fell, the Illinois State Normal University was located on its present site. Perhaps it will be of interest to many to know that Abraham Lincoln was appointed to handle the legal processes necessary to establish without a doubt the location of our own I. S. N. U.

How many of you know that President Hovey, our Normal's first president became Gen- eral Hovey in the Civil War, and that the Normal Regiment, Company A, 33rd was composed of members of the Faculty and students of this institution? Read the inscription on the marble tablet placed on the wall of the room once occupied by Lieutenant Howell, and stop to think what I. S. N. U. means to you. Many anniversaries of Founder's Day have passed, many feet have trod the steps you follow every day. Memories cling about these clustered walls that mean much and so in 1926 on February 18th we again celebrated Founder's Day. In the address given by Mr. Elmer Gavins he reviewed thirty-five years of our school 's history. He called attention to the growth of the school and told of the various members who had been here and those who are here now.

Founders' Day means much to us as Mr. Gavins said, "Interwoven with all are the senti- ments, friendships, and affections engendered and nurtured here, and deep-rooted in the hearts of I. S. N. U. students wherever they may be."

OUR PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY

Since the year 1906, it has been the custom to show our respect and our esteem for our beloved president, by presenting him upon the occasion of his birthday with a bouquet of red and white roses, symbolic of our school. One for each milestone that he has passed.

This year, President Felmley spent the month of April in Arizona with his daughter Miss Mildred. Now it so happened that there was living in Tucson, Arizona, Mrs. George W. Martin, who will be remembered at Normal as Fannie Emery, who had not forgotten the custom, so she gathered twenty guests, all of whom with the exception of two who were rela- tives of President Felmley, were former residents of Normal and of whom the following: Lyndon Wilson, Mrs. Marjorie (Brand) Pearce, Mrs. Mildred (Brand) Wilson, Mrs. Fanny (Emery) Martin, Mrs. Nelle (Rice) Meyer, Mrs. Agnes (Hanks) Guthrie, Miss Mina Hanks, and Mrs. Alice (Quinn) Hale were alumni of our I. S. N. U. After a delicious supper, the evening was spent in discussing reminiscences of old Normal. Dr. Felmley was presented with a beautiful souvenir of Arizona, made of native copper, which will not only remind him of the esteem in which former students hold him but also of the pleasant days spent in Arizona.

However the students of I. S. N. U. were not to be deprived of the pleasure of present- ing our president with the roses of red and white. So upon the morning of his first appear- ance at general assembly after we greeted him with our loyalty song, two students presented him with a large basket of roses.

"Flowers will bloom over and over again in poems, as in the summer fields, to the end of time, always old and always new."

And thus will tender thought of our gracious and highly esteemed president repeat them- selves in the hearts of all loyal students of the I. S. N. U.

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The twenty-third annual Edwards Medal Contest was held on February 27. The com- petitors in oratory and their selections, under the direction of Mr. I. D. Taubeneck were as follows :

' ' Our American Constitution " Jean Elynora Dinwiddie

' ' America 's Greatest Task " Robert N. Bishop

' ' The Triumphant Triumvirate " Lillian O. Bahr

Each of the orations was an original production. Mr. Bishop won first place and the Edwards Medal which entitled him to represent our Teachers' College in the intra-state con- test with Macomb. He again won first place which entitled him to represent Illinois in the inter-state contest where he placed third.

The competitors in declamation, and their selections, under the direction of Miss Laura L. Stephens were:

' ' The Finger of God " Percival Wilde

Mildred Hixson

' < The Valiant " Hall & Middlemas

Mary Bobb ' ' Dust of the Road " Goodman

Bertha Gilman

Miss Bobb won first place and the Edwards Medal which entitled her to represent our Teachers ' College in the intra-state contest with Macomb. Miss Bobb again won first place against Macomb.

The music for the program consisted of an instrumental trio by Rachael Brandicon, Wanda Neiswanger and Nathan Rosenbluth, and a violin solo by Nathan Rosenbluth accom- panied by Violet Blanehard.

The judges were Ethel Gunn, Bloomington Conservatory of Music and Dramatic Art; Professor James J. Fiderliek, Department of Public Speaking, Illinois Wesleyan, and Pro- fessor S. K. McDowell, Superintendent of Schools, Bloomington.

Stage setting was by Miss Frances Rentchler, of the Art Department, I. S. N. U.

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The general topic for our extempore contests this year was : "A Needed Realignment of Political Parties and Forces in the United States. In our intra-mural and intra-state contest ten subtopics were selected for discussion and study. Each contestant was allowed one week to acquaint himself with these ten special phases of the general topic. Two hours before he was to speak the contestant was allowed to draw two topics and choose one of the two upon which to speak.

In the inter-state contest ten subtopics were selected. No contestant knew the names of any of these subtopics. Five hours before he was to speak he drew two from this group of ten and chose one upon which to pre- pare his speech during the five hours.

The annual A. Livingston Cup contest was held on March 5 in our gen- eral assembly. A. R. Grismer, Maurice Graff and Clarence Blair competed in this final contest. Mr. Graff was awarded first place. The judges were Gertrude Stevens, of the University High School faculty, Professor James J. Fiderlick, Department of Public Speaking, Illinois Wesleyan, and Superin- tendent Monroe Melton, Normal.

Mr. Graff represented our Teachers College in the intra-state contest with Macomb, March 13 and again won first place. This made him repre- sentative of the state of Illinois in the inter-state contest. This contest was held on April 30 in which Mr. Graff placed fourth.

Professor W. A. L. Beyer served as inter-state judge from Illinois.

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Among the women's intercollegiate debaters, everyone of the 16 who made the teams in the try out have participated in from one to five debates during the season. During this time they met the following colleges and uni- versities : Eureka, Augustana, Monmouth, Jacksonville, Illinois Wesleyan, Chicago Normal and Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Those who have worked hard and faithfully and who represent every class from Freshman to Senior are : Captain Mary Schimmel, Captain Bertha Hill, Merietta Moulton, Captain Grace Williams, Marie Getz, Captain Frieda Gipson, Captain Helen Kerr, Anne Maloney, Captain Ruth Henline, Marian Dean, Orvetta Myers, Mildred Scholz, Lucile Breeding, Isabel Davis, Theresa Ouinn, and Grace Cox. They have debated some of our most vital questions, namely, Prohibition, Child Labor and Uniform Marriage and Divorce Laws.

The movement away from decision debates tends in the end to elevate the standard and achievement in this persuasive art. Informality, freedom of expression, the discovery and discussion of truth and debating for the love of doing, are greater ends and all enhanced by the decisionless debates. The art of persuasion with so many inherent values does not need the external

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reward or stimulus of mere decisions which so often leads to formality, tech- nicality and in some cases away from true sportsmanship. Many varied situa- tions were provided for the debaters. Perhaps the most difficult was that of allowing" them to prepare upon a given side of a debate to within four days of the debate and then of requiring them to change to the opposite side for the debate which was done in their dual debate with Illinois College.

These debaters experienced both the decision and decisionless debates. In one of the decision debates — the dual with Chicago Normal College, they won a ioo per cent decision. The affirmative won a unanimous decision on the home floor against Chicago's negative and on the same day the negative team won a unanimous decision against Chicago's affirmative on the Chicago floor. Even though they won approximately 70 per cent of their decision debates, the debaters state that they prefer the decisionless debates. I. D. Taubeneck and T. J. Lancaster coached the teams.

The Index staff regrets very much that three of the Senior debaters' pictures came to late to be included with the others.

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The men's intercollegiate debating teams this year have been active. The policy of our debating season has been to get the greatest good to the greatest number, through the greatest number in action. The goal in mind has been not merely that of winning decisions, but of providing opportunity for begin- ners to work with our experienced debaters.

A movement is on throughout the United States toward decisionless debates and in case decisions are rendered toward the single expert judge who will offer his criticism after the debate. Our teams have experienced no- decision debates and different types of decision debates. In the decision de- bates they have won approximately 70% of the decisions. Our debaters have been stressing not formalism and mechanics of debating but the discovery of truth and the ability to discuss it extemporaneously on the platform.

The twelve men who made the teams in the try out have each participated in from one to five intercollegiate debates during the season. They are as follows : Fred Graff, Clarence Blair, Forest Cockerell, Desmond Logsdon, William Reaugh, French Petty, Robert Bishop, Elmer Pentecost, Ralph Weaver, Howard White, Walker Wyman and Karl Zehren.

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The colleges whom these men debated this year are : Jacksonville, Eureka, Illinois Wesleyan, Northwestern, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Kalamazoo and Olivet, Michigan.

In the annual tri-state triangle among Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois, each school participating, namely Oshkosh, Kalamazoo and I. S. N. U. won one debate and lost one, thus evening up the honors.

Four of our debaters, Forest Cockerell and Fred Graff on the affirmative against Clarence Blair and Desmond Logsdon on the negative debated on the prohibition question on a community program in Heyworth.

The vital question of "The present status of Prohibition" suggested by Mr. Beyer and submitted by our representative Coach Taubeneck at the Mid- West Conference of debate coaches was chosen by this conference and later by the Illinois Intercollegiate Debating League as the intercollegiate question for 1925-26. The question of Child Labor was also debated by the men.

Professors Harper and Taubeneck were the coaches. Much valuable information was contributed by the faculty members in the Social Science De- partment. Cooperation from President Felmley and other faculty members added much to the encouragement and development of the young men.

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Booth Tarkington's comedy, THE INTIMATE STRANGERS was pre- sented by the Freshman-Junior classes on April 23rd. This play which is Tarkington's contribution to the long list of plays on the subject of modern youth is one of his best pieces of dramatic writing. The subtle humor of the woman who has seen masculine failings and who plays age-old tricks to keep "the man" from knowing that she knows is contrasted with the breezy, flat- tering chatter of the young modern who lets him know all of her inmost thoughts on the subject of man.

Annice Gaugh as the knowing spinster and Wilma Nelch as the breezy youngster presented two interesting characterizations to go down in the rec- ord of the year's dramatic successes.

THE CAST

Isabelle Stewart Annice Gaugh

Florence Stewart Wilma Nelch

Ellen Stewart Genevieve Scott

William Ames Adrian Book

Johnnie White Glen Clinebell

Mattie May Oliver

Henry Frank Tanner

Station Agent Glen Tilbury

COMMITTEES

Stage Manager Ralph Kober

Property Manager Roswell Eaton

Business Manager Raymond Burdick

Assistant Bus. Manager Frank Tanner

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Concert Program Gof orth's Radio Orchestra

Cinderella in Modern Dress The Jesters

An Harlequinade Dance Women's Athletic Association

Mutabile Femina Semper Lowell-Mason Club

Fraternity Life Men's Physical Education Dept.

An Impression of the Four Seasons Art Club

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob at Sea Faculty of I. S. N. U.

Winner : Lowell-Mason Club

Literary and Musical Contests May 8

Chronicals of America (picture) May 8

Mothers' Day program May 9

Senior $lap

The Seniors and Sophomores gave on Tuesday night June 8, "Arms and the Man" in three acts, by Bernard Shaw. The leading characters were as follows :

Raina Pethoff Mary Bobb

Catherine Pethoff Hannah Gunther

Paul Petkoff French Petty

Sergins Sarahnoff Care FirlEy

Louka Goedie Baker

Nicalia Chester Davidson

The Man, Bluntschli GeEnn Meyers

A Russian officer RussEE Thomason

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Show us the Freshman who doesn't love his English, Show us the Shakespeare Fan who doesn't love a pun, Show us just any guy who laughs at our humor. And then, By Gee! We'll Feel That our task in life is done. A-A-A-M-E-N

WHY— DOCTOR ! Doc Linkins : That was a good joke you pulled at the banquet the other

night.

Mr. Harper : Yes, I've had that one in my head for some time. Doc : Ah, aged in the wood, I see.

HAIL

The first spasm we hope you've read. Now you're prepared to look ahead. If something seems to you untrue, Just remember the others are getting it too. For while we like to use our guile. Our chief desire is to make you smile. Now we'll prove what we've just said. Yea, Normal ! Look ahead.

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Barber : "I don't believe I recognize your face."

Johnny Rockenbach : "No, it's all healed up now !"

Friend of the departed: What made Lovey Oleson jump in the river? Second Bereaved : I expect there was a woman at the bottom of it.

MON DIEU!

A man walking through a Scotch graveyard saw an epitaph, reading, "Lord, She is Thin." Shocked, he asked the caretaker to explain it. The caretaker explained that the stone had been so small that the sculptor did not have room to add the final letter, "E."

SPEAKING OF VALENTINO—

If a man insists on appearing in a show called, "Cobra," he should ex- pect a little hissing.

'TIS TRUE, 'TIS TRUE Question: What part of the car causes the most damage? Ans. : The nut that holds the steering wheel.

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PATERNAL DEVOTION Mr. Graff: Well, Dad, I'm a big gun at the University. Papa Graff: Yeah — Then someone must have been muffling the reports

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(With apologies to Miss Flagg's Rhetorical classes)

Scene : Queen Elizabeth and Sir Walt saunter up the street. In his hand is a copy of "Perfect Behavior When With a Queen."

Walter: "Well, Liz, — how about takin' in a movie? We've got a couple of hours to kill."

Queen Elizabeth: "Walt! How many times have I got to tell you not to speak that way? Phrase your thoughts more delicately. Turn to page twenty-eight, and you'll see what you should have said. It runs something like this : 'Do me the honor of being my companion at a performance of the cinema art, Your Gracious and Adorable Highness'."

Walt : "I ain't much on this oily talkin', Liz, and besides I ain't got past the chapter, yet, on 'How to undress in an upper berth' ; but you know your old Walt, don't you?" (He attempts a slight poke in the queenly ribs)

Liz: "Walt! Stop that! Haven't you read yet where it says 'Never poke a queen in the ribs on a west-bound or one-way street'?"

Walt : "Gosh I'm sorry as Sin, Kid, but I got it mixed up with the rules under 'Perfect Behavior when with an I. S. N. U. Flapper'. I'm really sorry, though, Queenie."

Liz : "That's alright, Walt. Now you study your book good and hard, and we'll make you Grand High Lord Chamberlain of Etiquette, Deportment, Manners and Dispensation of Sewage. Then you won't have to run all over the United States planting colonies and tobacco."

(They come to a muddy crossing)

Liz: "O, Walt! I can't cross here! I just paid $7.50 for these shoes, and I'll ruin them trying to cross this street!"

Walt: (Giving crossing a dirty look) "It's a darn shame, I tell you. Here I am, paying big taxes, and they don't even clean the streets!! I'll see the mayor about this. It's an outrage!"

Liz : (shedding several royal tears) "I can't step into that, and I won't!"

Walt : Cut the water-works, Kid. Let your old Walt show you some real ettiket! (He removes his coat, alias his Bennie, alias $22.50, et cetera, and throws it in puddle) "Step on it, Old Girl, step on it !"

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Liz: (In a rage) "Never speak to me again, You Uncouth Person! By what right have you the audacity to appear before a queen in your shirt sleeves ? How dare you remove your coat in mv presence ! Doesn't it say, in bold-faced type, on page forty-five, 'never remove your coat or shoes in the queen's presence?' Leave me at once, you vulgar fanfaronade."

Walt : (soliloquizing as he picks up the wreck, and shuffles away) "Well now ain't that a hot way for Queenie to act! What are the kids in future years goin' to do without the gallant precedent of Walt Raleigh paving the streets with his "Walk Upstairs and Save $10?"

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The police Department of Normal announces that a new man has been added to the force, and is known as Giacomo Klopnitzsxokraintaolmonykweis- kowiski

There is something arresting about this name !

We killed, Joseph McBlather, In cold-blooded murder, we did ; For he was a first time father And talked all the time of his kid !

Patricia: "Do you believe in Love at first sight?"

R. Kober: "I should say not!"

Pat: "Come back tomorrow night then."

Frank Tanner : "Maw was born in New York, Paw in San Francisco, and I was born in Texas. Ain't it funny how we all got together?"

"Even the Holy Angels swear,"

Lectured my Bill Shakes, "If not, what would St. Peter say

To the boys who make mistakes?"

Did you know that Brisbane lives in California, and Hurst in New York? I supposed all along that they bunked together !

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Goldie Baker: "Are you really a mind-reader, Professor?"

Professor: "Young Lady, I am."

Goldie: "Well, — I take it all back, if you'll forgive me, sir!"

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We nominate for Grand Master of the Dumb-bells, the Goof who brought a pail to court when he was asked to bail out a friend.

PHREAK PHILOSOFY The Frail that a man can marry for the asking, never gets asked !

When you hear of a man striking another man with his powder-puff you can be sure he ain't no man !

In the spring, everything turns green, even your blue-serge suit.

Some girls are like the letter "V"; they always follow "U."

The good die young; but who th'eck cares?

The greatest cause of divorce in the United States, is marriage.

Many people are shocked at the bare idea of telling the naked truth.

The neighbors rose and placed our Phil Beneath this granite stone.

They'd stood a lot from him until He bought a saxophone !

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Scotchman : A man who eats salted peanuts on his way to a friend's house for a drink.

Optimist : One who sells traveling-bags on credit.

Government : A bunch of laws which each man believed should be strictly enforced upon the other fellow.

Gen. X. : A place where students come to study or sleep ; a class in mob- psychology or human nature ; a grand Antique show.

Gentleman : That portion of the human species which wears bifurcated costume; that element of uncertainty which makes a date worth while.

Quack : Something that comes from a duck's throat and hands out pills.

Spats: Something that is good for the ankles, and married people in- dulge in.

Snake : Something that crawls on his stomach and steals his neighbor's wife.

Dumb Waiter: Something you can pull up and down, and can serve you a nice, quiet meal.

Belt : Something that keeps a guy's pants up, and knocks him down when he gets it in the back.

Rat : Something that is always nibbling, and squeals to the Dean when you have more than three dates a week.

Tail : Something that every shirt has, and no cow can be without.

Hot Air : Something* that comes from a radiator, and every sheik is full of.

Dogs : Something that hates burglars and tramps, and where our studies

go to.

Walk: Something made of concrete; also the end of many a Perfect Date.

Mug: Something to mix lather in; the human facial topography; a favorite front-porch exercise.

The Ten Commandments : Ancient Daily Dozen ; setting up exercises.

A Good Wife : One who helps her husband with the house-work.

Censor : A guy that's so small that an ant could kick him in the face.

Rhetoricals : A modern Inquisitorial device ; something unprepared for.

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PERFECT POSITIONS

Lip-Stick Tester on Broadway.

Costume Designer for Flo Ziegfield.

Night-watchman in the Honse of David.

Snb-Hero in Movies (Last Scene).

Mattress-tester.

Office-Boy in an Art Stndio.

Revenue Officer.

Bell-boy in a Scotch Hotel.

Automobile salesman in a college town.

Singing Instructor in a Deaf and Dumb school.

Dean at Vassar (from our point of view).

Mouse in Fell Hall.

THE LECTURE COURSE

Ralph Carter: "I sure envy that last singer!" Miss Garber : "Why I thought her voice hideous !" Carter : "But think of her nerve !"

He who is blunt of speech makes the most cutting remarks.

People of narrow minds are usually thick-headed.

Teacher (explaining the meaning of 'Kith and Kin') : do you know the meaning of 'Kith'?" Archie (blushing) : "Yeth, Mith."

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paper

Smith : "Yes, sir, — he writes too illegibly for handy cribbing !" Prof.: "He does? Jones, you may report for special writing class!"

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Pat: "Thanks, — won't you have some of these nuts."

HERE COMES THE BRIDE

He had a billions eye and ten thousand dollars. Her face was her fortune. So when they marched down the aisle everybody said : "Here comes the Bribe and Gloom !"

THOSE TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Judge : "So, — you're trying to tell this court that you thought the red light was green !"

Doc. (With all his native fluency) : "Why, yes, — that is, of course, er — it seems, — that is to say, — it would have been, but a — er — "

Judge : "Young man, — are you trying to show contempt for this court?"

Doc : "Ye Gods, no, — I'm trying to hide it !"

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MISTAKEN IDENTITY "No, Vera, — the Index Staff is not a walking-stick!"

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FIVE YEARS HENCE

"Just think, — Don Bohyer left her, as they stood there at the altar!' ''Did his courage fail him?" "No, it returned!"

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Nathan Rosenbluth : "Well I'll be hanged !" Governor: "Yes, probably."

Fred Graff: "What happens to liars when they die?" Winegarner : "Guess they lie still."

Bob Bishop: (Putting on pair of riding breeches): "Yes, boys, — All of my people were great horsemen. Every time I put on these breeches, it reminds me of some incident. Now take for instance, the last time I had 'em on, — would you believe it — I rode a two thousand-dollar horse."

Harry Fry : "Why for Heavens Sake, Bob, — I never knew that the horses on the Merry-go-rounds cost that much !"

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GIVE THIS A BROADSIDE

Once there was a Mister Wrongside, who knew a Mister Inside,

So he knocked on Mr. Inside's door on the outside, and

Mrs. Inside, came outside and asked Mr. Wrongside if he would

come inside and talk to Mr. Inside, but Mr. Wrongside told Mrs. Inside to tell Mr. Inside to come Outside,

and talk to Mr. Wrongside outside, so Mrs. Inside went inside and told Mr. Inside that Mr. Wrongside

wanted to talk to him outside, so Mr. Inside went outside and talked to Mr. Wrongside, and They went outside down the roadside along the gutterside, to

the riverside and both committed suicide.

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PROFESSOR, HOW COULD YOU?

Boys, here's a new one on the absent-minded professor : It seems that, on arriving home, his "bitter half" asked him where the car was. x

"Dear me," gasps the Prof., "Did I take the car out?" "Why you certainly did," comes back his frau, with unneeded embellish- ments for so simple a question.

"My, my!" beams the Prof., "How Odd! I remember now, that after I had gotten out of the car, I turned around to thank the gentleman who had given me the lift, and wondered where he had gone."

"Yea, verily," mused the Minister of the Gospel, "There is a power even greater than Kings." And so saying, he slyly drew the Ace from his sleeve.

A MATTER FOR REFLECTION

"Bah," exclaimed the grumpy old lady in the antique shop, "I suppose this hideous portrait is what you call art!"

"Excuse me madam," said the shop-keeper, "That is only a mirror."

"My Gawd," exploded R. L., "I'm in debt up to my eyes." And so say- ing he paid the last installment on his spectacles.

Some fiend has just recently published a new dictionary containing five thousand new words. Millions of pleading wrecks of husbands have written in to the publishers begging that the publication of this book be suppressed.

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Jerry Julius Jason Cann

Never out of nighties ran

This was simple you understand

For he was Kleagle of the Ku Klux Klan.

Now Cann resisted the female in vain For he finally fell for a maid named Goldstein But Cann because of his loved one's name Doubts of her creed did entertain.

So down to a vender of second-hand wear Jerry Julius Cann did tear And to his query on his one great fear This news poured forth to his tortured ear.

Reba Rebecca Rachel Goldstein Could never enter a klansman's domain For though she was fairest of all the roses Her father was Rabbi in the temple of Moses.

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Student: "Mr. Peterson, will you give me your candid opinion of this

drawing?"

Mr. Peterson : "My good fellow, it's absolutely worthless !" Student : "Yes, I know, but I should like to have it, just the same.

Miss Vantile — (head on his arm) : "Your arm is so soft and comfort- able."

Roy Hovius : "So's your head."

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Hesitating" for a moment at the threshold, I finally decided to brave the perils of the darkness, and endeavor to solve the mysteries of the wierd figures that many people had seen in this place, flashing into vision and out again with phantom-like swiftness. Slowly, step by step, I proceeded between rows of unseen things that made slight hissing noises well-calculated to chill the blood of those who entered. Sidling to dark bulk I seated myself upon it and in- stantly became aware of an unseen something that clutched me with tenuous tentacles ! My blood froze in my veins ! I endeavored to cry out, to fight against this thing, but was in a horror even to reach for it. Finally, though, summoning all my courage and knowledge of the wierd, I reached downward and encountered a sticky, tenacious substance that baffled my every effort to tear it loose. Frantically I fought it, striving all the while to find my voice. Suddenly my voice returned to me, and turning to the figure which hovered on my left, I gasped: "Say Guy, did you put that gum on this theater seat?"

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Clarence O. : "Do you smoke much?" B. Young: "Only when I'm lit up."

He : "Love is blind."

Neighbor (on phone) : "We aren't."

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Professor I. C. Awll, radio expert, extraordinary, has kindly consented this evening to give ns an exhibition of his latest results in the field. The professor has long entertained a theory that as sound goes on forever, con- versations carried on thousands of years ago might be picked up and listened to, if only the proper receiving set could be invented.

The professor now comes to us after years of experimenting claiming to have invented the needed machine. The professor's main reason now, for continuing his experiments is to find somewhere in History a conversation between a man and woman, where the man had the last word. Scoffers claim that he is insane, and that nowhere either in the present or past has man ac- complished this. The Professor however has faith in his sex and so has dedi- cated his life to this noble research, altho so far he has not succeeded in finding a conversation where the male voice could even be heard. The Professor is now searching the Air of some 1900 yrs. ago, and the results of this we are about to listen in on now. Sh-h-h-h-h-h Stand By

R*R*R*R*R* SKTZCVTU*** . . ? ! ! !"""ZZZZXXXXX&&&&&*%$ ! ? ! ? ! ! Why, hello there Antony ! My word ! Where have you been ? Why I haven't seen it seems for an Olympiad. S'blood, where — ?

How's yourself, kid. Well, now to tell the truth, I've been feelin' kinda dopey here lately. Say Cleo, I can't get over to see you all the time. Why don't you call around at my villa once in a while?"

"Be yourself, Antony. How can a girl keep a gang of Egyptians at work and kid along a gang of shieks and still have time to go huntin' all over Rome for you?"

"Well Cleo, I'll have to admit that Cleopatra is a pretty popular little frail, but if what you've been tellin' me is on the strait, I'd think you'd give the best of these foul balls the air and stick to one papa. By the way, Cle, what's all this dirt I've been hearin' about you and this guy, Caesar. Just because he's my boss the big bum better get to thinkin' he's gonna tw^o-time me. Why the big— — "

"Now, Now, Mark don't say anything you'll be sorry for later. You don't wanta believe all this stuff that a lot of sour grape eaters shove your way. Why, Markie, you know? that you're the only one that really means a thing. And, besides a girl has got to be popular. How are you gonna be popular if you don't keep these big butter and egg men from the Northwest pullin' for you?"

"Applesauce, that's the same old line you've been handin' me all along. I'm tellin' you Cleo, there's gonna be hot times around Rome if I ever get sore. I'll get my gang together and go after this Gaul chaser."

"Don't be a mark, Antony, forget your imagination and call around this evening. I'll get up one big feed for just the two of us."

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"All right, Cle we'll let it go this time. Say, I'll be on time tonight, alright. How about a show next month. They say there's gonna be a swell bill on Coliseum next month sometime. I'd sure like to take you just to show the rest of these guys about here who's the Candy kid with you."

"Aw-say Mark, don't try to drag me to another of those boresome coli- seum affairs. They're so monotonous and tame. Nothing like the shows my forefathers used to pull in little old Egypt. You Romans are satisfied with such tiresome affairs. And you're so soft hearted. Why at the last show you let ten of the three hundred people you were gonna have killed, go free just because they pulled some grandstand stunt or other. Believe me, when I go to see something, I want to see it. There wasn't any use lettin' those birds off. It would have made the show perfect to have included them. Just think of the ecstasy of viewing such a masterpiece. Three hundred people slaught- ered to please Cleopatra. Ah-h-h"

"It won't be that way this time Cle, I know the manager and I'll slip him a talent or so and we'll see the whole show."

"Well, I'll think it over Markie. Say, what's this I hear about your having a new car?"

"You mean my new Chariot, Oh, Girlie! Some boat. And you ought to see the team of lions I've got to pull it. And speed, they'll make fifteen miles an hour without straining themselves. I've got some keen new fads rigged up on it too, Cle. Spikes and knives on the wheels, swords sticking out at the sides ; Gee ! we oughta be able to get a pedestrian every mile. Won't we look Ritzy in that rigout ? Hot Perspiring Canine !

"Oh! Say, Antony, speaking of Lions, the Sultan sent me the cutest one for a pet the other day. It has the most cunning way of getting into some playful sort of mischief or other. Just the other day my aunt called on me and I had to leave her for a few moments to talk to the ice-man. When I returned there was Bonzo, I call him that, just finishing Auntie, and he seemed to be having an awful time when one of her sandals. Auntie look so funny I just had to laugh, and I thot it was a good joke until Bonzie got sick this morning. I wish Aunty had been more careful. She's so inconsiderate of Bonzo's welfare. And he has an awful appetite. I can hardly keep a servant, he uses them up so greedily, poor dear. When you come over to- night bring one of your elephants, and we'll see if we can't get them to fight. It would be great sport and so amusing."

"All right, and say Cle, wear your best bracelet will you. You know, the one I gave you, the real narrow one with cut glass sets in it. I gotta run along, now. Old Caes' has been hearing some dope about a plot between some crooks, called Cassius and Brutus. He thinks they're after his scalp. I gotta investi- gate as he'd rather not risk it, himself. Well, ta-ta girlie, Remember what I said about the bracelet."

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WE WONDER What happens to the pieces when day breaks?

Who got hurt when night fell, and who picked it up?

What is it a shadow steals across a room?

How the villain can hope to win with the author and public sentiment against him?

Whether the plot always thickens when the hero puts his foot in it?

How badly the heroine's hand was hurt when the hero asked for her hand and mother put her foot right down on it?

Whether a man is hurt when he is struck with a thought, and, if so, what impression it makes?

How does a man pass the night when it goes so fast and he is asleep in

bed?

Whether the hero and heroine always live happily ever after?

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Don't think a man is drunk because you see him with his collar on back- wards; he may be a minister!

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YE GODS OF HUMOR ( ?)

What would the humorists do without these over-worked pairs of twins —

Prohibition — and the inebriated one?

Coolidge — and economy ?

Divorce — and Alimony ?

Slick City Feller — and Innocent Rustic Maid?

Banquet — and the long-winded speaker?

The World Court — and the League of Nations?

Sophomore — and the Freshman?

Absent-mindedness — and the professor?

Matrimony — and the Mother-in-Law?

Prince of Wales — and his horse?

Pat— and Mike?

He — and She?

Pedestrian — and the doctor?

Automobilist — and Traffic Cop?

Johnny — and the teacher, preacher, father, mother, ice-man or sister (optional).

Cunningham: "What were you doing in that accident down the road?" Pete Sharp : "Just scraping up an acquaintance !"

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Pete Sharp (looking at bust of Socrates) Gosh! I wonder if I'll lose my looks when I become as old as he.

She : scathingly — You'll be lucky if you do, M'dear.

THRIFT

A Play in three thrilling acts

Time : In the Fiscal Year 2026

Scene : I. S. N. U. and Surrounding Neighborhood

Cast of Characters

Oscar Oscillator An economical youth with an idea !

The Florist* An unknown

The Professor Any of several

Act I — Scene; Feorists SHor Oscar : I'll take a dozen of those dandelions.

Act II — Scene: Ceassroom after Ceass Professor: These beautiful flowers for me! Oscar-Oscar — (falls dead from shock).

Act III

Oscar : Economy, thought fulness and beauty go hand in hand. (Arranges dandelions on prof's chest for funeral).

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Normal Representatives — Humorous Editors.

Our Proof of Efficiency :

Our jokes have been the worst crimes on record and we are proud to say that we still live to try to start laughs on them at every opportunity.

Our curriculum follows :

I. Courses in porch climbing, pocket picking and Bond stealing.

II. It was our school that put the "Black" in blackjacking. Our victims put the jack in it.

III. Expert burgling taught in ten lessons. No experience necessary. Get theory in day time ; practice at night. Home work given if desired.

IV. Our graduates all have criminal records which can be verified at police station.

V. Expert cribbing, ponying, bluffing and special course in studying to those who desire it. Take your choice.

VI. We make it easy for you to hold down the job of holding up.

VII. Our students have held up some of the best citizens in this city.

VIII. You will find our graduates featured on all the best newspapers of the country. See your name in headlines. Wonderful opportunities. Won't you grasp them.

IX. Be a hero in a mystery magazine. Any intellectual crook with polish can do this.

X. Special courses offered to those amateurs desiring to be town offi- cials, Police, or Prohibition officers.

XL "Easy Money" for "Hard" guys.

Try us before the judge tries you. Our Slogan : The wrists of our grads. are never handcuffed.

Canada is a land of opportunity to the crook who finds U. S. too crowded. Lock up your valuables, and we will call on you in order to go into this prop- osition more fully.

XII. Our School Song : Jail ! Jail ! The Gang's all here !

Our School Yell

Break their pocketbooks !

Break their jaw! Treat the whole World,

Raw ! Raw ! Raw !

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Norma Hussey

Oh, to be at old Normal,

At just this time of year.

When the birds seem to sing more sweetly

And Spring's fresh flowers appear.

When the shadows all point westward, And the sun looks a little red, That's the time to spend on the campus In quiet, where nothing is said.

'Tis there they have the magnolia, And the rose crab-apple tree. Can you mention a tree so graceful Or any more lovely to see?

'Tis there that the old gray castle Lends dignity to the scene Where the vines twine all around it And make it look more serene.

'Tis there that the old main building Seems to tell us of time long past. And the old tower clock keeps saying, "It's almost time for class."

I must go back to old Normal At just this time of year, When vivid persisting memories Make college clays so dear.

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Our College, our College How joyouslv it rings ! Right now a merry song we'll raise Of busy life and happy days And all of friendship's pleasant ways.

In our own University.

Your College, our College We love its very walls. We love the way the campus sweeps We love the way the ivy creeps We love the towered Clock that keeps

Watch o'er our University.

Our College, our College ! Its Faculty and friends To all the students are so near They write the books we study here Their hearts are large and it is clear

They love their University !

Our College, our College! You will be glad to find We're all "Collegiate" here, and so Support the school — O, tes, we know Our College is the place to go.

Come to our University.

Helen Hunter.

Springtime at 3. & M. JUL

Care Cook

When sweet magnolia flaunts her blooms, And catalpa spreads her snowy plumes, And red-buds flushes in her love's distress Old Normal wears her springtime dress.

When jay-birds haunt the campus oaks. And all the other campus folks, Hop or run or fly or sing, Old Normal knows that it is spring.

Old Normal ! a majestic home, With work as well as mirth and fun, Where bright frocked students dot the lawn, And bell tower glistens in the sun.

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The great University Clock Booms forth the hours High in the Tower its voice Thunders and echoes for miles While young and old stop to listen.

Swiftly it measures the days Departing — depacting. We long to keep them and hold them Close to our hearts, wings folded These days of adventurous study, Deep friendships, fine humor, Rare inspiration, unfoldment. Pliable, Youth filled, beautiful, This gay Panorama of Learning.

The End is last sight of in laughter Until, thru the clear air the hours Are numbered by blows of the hammers And the great Clock strikes in the silence.

Helen Hunter.

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Anne Maeoney

The light of evening softly falls,

As lingeringly sinks the sun's last ray;

From the stately pines the songster calls, A fond farewell to the parting day.

A soft blue mist descends upon,

The campus in this twilight hour;

The students to their books have gone, To master the lessons within their power.

And stately "Old Man" against the gloom,

From its "time-lit" dame; Urges the stragglers with it's solemn tune,

To retrace their steps toward home.

Now from its belfry tower,

The clock's clear tones waft nigh ;

The day is gone — it is the hour,

When nature breathes a calm deep sigh.

'Tis night, all nature is calmly sleeping,

Of hustle and bustle there is not a trace;

For God and the star of time are keeping, Their watch calm and restful o'er the place.

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O, Thou to whom the Christians pray, — Thou Merciful and Mighty Power, Support me in this darkened hour !

The hand of persecution stay,

Nor pass me by !

When those whose friendship long I sought Would pass me by with scorn and sneers, Their proud disdain my spirit sears !

I count Earth's pleasures dearly bought,

And long to die !

O, Powers of Darkness, I conjure Thee from out Hades to my aid As hope Celestial seems to fade !

Give me the hardness to endure

And wrongs resent !

If I may long in memory nurse The venom at me daily hurled By this, your boasted Christian world,

And, rising up, fling back the curse,

I die content!

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lifter Winter Spring

Homer Hurst

This is not spring — this is the winter of my life,

When dreams and hopes are often crushed by jealousy and strife.

These are the ice and sleet of living — living in a world

Where flags of youth are yet to be unfurled.

I am in my college years — this is not youth.

Youth comes only with appreciated truth —

Knowledge that my life is just begun

When with mate the race of life I run;

When, with hearts of steel, guided by love,

And strengthened by that goodly Power above

We press on, to live our Spring in unrestrained bliss.

Then, as Summer comes, to be replaced by Fall,

We shall not dread and fear the Everlasting Call ;

But our hearts and souls with prayers and thanks only ring.

"We have lived — we have enjoyed our Spring."

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'Twas twelve o'clock by mv Elgin.

The clock in the old church tower

Cast a spell of gloom upon us,

As it slowly boomed the hour.

My room, that had rung with laughter;

Was cloaked in a silence deep.

My favorite chair was occupied,

He sat in a crumpled heap.

Years back we were pals together;

And the college that we held dear

Was the topic of our conversation;

The times we held without peer.

At last the silence was broken,

His voice sounded hollow and weak;

His face took a light so pathetic,

I trembled to hear him speak,

"I had a dream last night," he said

"I dreamed the team was back;

Our trusty crew of fighting men

Were primed for fierce attack.

The Green and White of Wesley an

Were there to take the game,

But the Red and White of Normal

Were playing for the same.

The Felmley Gym., just newly built

Was packed from wall to wall;

The bleachers groaned beneath the weight

Of school-marms from the hall.

A cheering corps of eighty men

Set up an awful roar,

We yelled ourselves baldheaded ;

The team was on the floor.

"Fight, fight for Normal, every soul

Stood up and cheered the team.

I dwelt in Heaven for a time

So real did it seem :

I yelled, till I could veil no more

And tho we lost the game,

We stood behind them to the end

And felt no sting of shame.

I'd sell my soul to live again

Those days long since gone by;

It seems 'twas only yesterday

So quickly time doth fly."

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The first volume of the Index was published on Commencement week 1892. The authors conceived the idea of publishing- the book about six weeks before their graduation.

A young lady who was a member of the Junior Class received a copy of an Annual published at Purdue University early in May of that year and one evening the book chanced to fall into the hands of one of the authors of the Index. It was the first book of its kind he had ever seen and he was carried away with the idea of producing a similar one.

The book was borrowed and the next morning the three Editors looked it over critically and decided to undertake the task.

The first step, of course, was to get an estimate of the cost of publica- tion, which they found would be in the neighborhood of seven hundred dol- lars. The amount did not seem to be prohibitive so they set to work at once to secure subscriptions and sell advertising. A week or ten days work along this line produced enough contracts to insure the cost of publication and then a feverish two or three weeks followed in getting the material for the book together. Owen Reeves, Jr., then a bank clerk in Bloomington, had achieved a local reputation as a cartoonist, and his co-operation was secured as well as several students of the University who had talent along the same line. Mem- bers of the faculty were prevailed upon to write articles; photographs were collected, and the whole thing was hastily thrown together and placed in the hands of the printer. In the meantime, the days were fast slipping by and the Editors spent several sleepless nights because of the fear that the book would not be off the press before Commencement Day. On the day before Commencement a considerable number of students who were not members of the graduating class left for their homes. Most of them had subscribed for copies of the book but no one had paid for a single copy and the Editors feared

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It has been a source of gratification to the Editors of the original Index

to know that their efforts have been followed by classes which have graduated

since 1892, and that to-day the Index is a well established publication which

compares favorably with the Annuals which are published by many of the

larger Universities throughout the country.

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Quiet and soft the December snow was whirling through the atmosphere, and just as rapidly the fancies were tumbling through my mind. As I looked from the window, the flakes of snow formed into the outlines of a red brick building, and memories and faces of the past were present. For an hour, these thoughts crowded into my memory, and were very insistent.

The quiet drawing room and hall became a bustling and noisy confusion, with girls dropping traveling bags and rushing with outstretched arms to greet some one. Not all, however, were greeting friends. Quiet little girls were standing in inconspicuous corners, wearing strained expressions upon their youthful faces. In a few minutes, the noisy greetings were over, and these happy enthusiastic girls turned to those who needed no band of green to proclaim that they were freshmen, and included the newcomers in the group. The freshmen were shown to their rooms — the first adjustment in a new life was over, and they almost "belonged." Laughter and tears floated through my memory, as old friends were greeted, and home ties temporarily severed. Then the great day when the freshies received their final degree of initiation into dormitory life floats before me. "You belong now, really be- long." How quickly all of this passes by, and a stately white-haired woman a smaller one by her side, is leading us to the dining room, where all is chatter and song. Happy Birthday to you sounds very faintly from the distance.

The strains of "Happy Birthday" pass right on to "Remember" and "Thanks For the Buggy Ride." Girls float before me. Their feet scarcely touch the floor as they step to the rhythm of the music. I seem to see a foot emphatically keeping" time as the music is played.

Immediately, the drawing and dining rooms are cleared of the furniture, and a transformed group of girls appear. It is a huge bouquet of sweet-peas before me — all of the beautiful pastel shades of these lovely flowers are re- flected in girls dresses. Orchestra music floats somewhere around my mind, then "Home, Sweet Home" comes distinctly to my ears. Strange to say, but there are figures of men in this group.

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no "sh's" of the proctor's heard. I cannot tell whether the time is the Monday night before rhetoricals, or whether it is test week.

There are a thousand things trying to crowd into my mind now. Alarm clocks are shrieking, door bells are buzzing, telephones are shrilly calling, and even the whirring of the vacuum cleaner is heard. A long line passes before me, What can it all be? There are sleepy eyes in the group, but there are also smiling lips. Why, it is the Saturday morning line waiting for Chloe's pancakes. I believe I saw a pancake rise just then. What can be happening in the office? The office is not large enough to hold all of the girls, although they seem to think it is. Oh ! The mail is in. This is the tie to home, and my fancy again recalls traveling cases and embraces. This time everyone is in the group and the embraces are farewells. There is no laughter now, only tears. Say farewell, girls, and, perhaps, we shall meet again in fancy, if not in reality.

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In the morn of his life,

With his work just begun, A shadow came over his heart, —

A wound past all healing,

His life blood congealing ; So that he from his friends drew apart.

He roamed o'er the seas

From Sumatra to Spain, Alone, of ambition bereft.

For peace long he hunted,

Yet always confronted By the memory he thought he had left.

Years passed — long, lone years

While he wandered about With the scars of his grief on his soul,

Till far, far from home, —

Neglected, alone, — The Grim Reaper at last took His toll.

The wanderer at last

Has gone to his rest, And thus is his epitaph writ :

"He ne'er found that treasure — Earth's loftiest pleasure, For he was a social misfit!"

Yet I wonder if he

Has oblivion found,

As he lies in the tomb cold and wet. If the soul never dies, He must still see these eyes

Of the girl that he tried to forget.

Jack Smith

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Blanche Cleveland

Softly the evening shadows gather To close a chapter in our life here, Sweetly perfumed with fragrance of rose Those happy memories we hold so dear.

Each building, tree and flower Brings back things to remember. Days of mingled gold and gray Like April and November.

What has our Alma Mater meant Throughout the days of our work here? Studies, learning, joyous pleasure And many friends true and sincere.

But most of all we value highest Opportunities school has given, So we may better and nobler live Those ideals for which we've striven.

What is the prospect of your future Does it lie open to us in vain? Do we know such a word as failure Is there anything we cannot gain?

May we always wear the colors Of our own I. S. N. U. Inspiring each alumnus Better and greater work to do !

Then in the years that come and go Each doing the work of his heart, Our dear school will be proud to claim That we were once of it a part.

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By Lesah Jouett

"How much are them cookies?" asked the little bent man as he walked to the counter. The clerk replied that they were fifteen cents a dozen. "Well," said Mr. Smith, "I'll take two of them. No, I won't neither! Millie don't need none. She eats too much sweet stuff any how. I'll jest take one."

The clerk smiled, picked a cookie from the tray, put it in a sack and handed it to the old man. After a time Mr. Smith succeeded in finding a nickel and handed it to the clerk while he stood nibbling his cookie.

Upon receiving his change, Mr. Smith counted it carefully, put it in his pocket, walked to the door, looked in either direction, and finally started up the street. "Now," he muttered to himself, "I guess I won't need to get no lunch so I'll go up and get that material the old woman wants."

A walk of a block brought him to a dry goods store and he stepped gin- gerly inside and told the lady behind the counter that he wanted to see some calico. "The old woman has too much clothes now but she's got it in her head that she needs a new outfit for Easter. This here thing of having to rig up on Easter is all foolishness."

"This way please," said the young lady, and she led the way to the calico counter at the back of the store. "Here's something pretty. The pattern is very becoming and we have it in several different colors.

"It's awful light looking. Ain't you got nothin' in black? This'll get dirty awful quick won't it?"

The clerk admitted that it would but assured him that the colors would wash well.

"Yes," replied the old man, "but that rubbin' on boards is awful hard on stuff if it's got to be done so often. How much is this? Twenty cents a yard? Looks like war prices! Ain't ye got nothing cheaper?"

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"No," replied the clerk, "This is the cheapest we have." "Well I guess I'll take four yards of this."

The material was measured, wrapped and laid beside the old man while he wrote a check to pay for his purchase.

Again outside, Mr. Smith shaded his eyes and looked toward the sun. "Reckon I've got time yet to go and price pump handles now. Don't think I'll get one to-day tho. If the old lady had been more careful of the other'n I bought I wouldn't need none. Don't believe I'll even look at them to-day. If I got one Millie'd just break it. As long as she's gotta pull the water up she ain't gonna use so much water and the well's gettin' kinda low. She ain't get nothin' to do so she might as well draw it up for a spell longer. I'll teach her to be more careful of the next handle I buy anyway."

Upon arriving home Mr. Smith fed his horse two ears of corn, put his buggy away, gathered up his purchases and went to the house.

"There, Millie, There's your goods. Cost me twenty cents a yard ! See if you can't take care of this so you won't be needin' another next Easter."

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Ruth Louise Fuelenwieer

I wish to live again the years

I've spent in idle dreaming,

To see the beauties of this earth

And learn its song and meaning.

I wish to travel o'er again

The paths which I have trod

And note the things which I have missed

That were given us by God.

I'd love to sit and watch the birds

That fly up in the sky,

To watch the movements of their wings

As they go sailing by.

I'd watch the stars and moon by night,

The sun in the early morning

I'd visit every pool and brook

And find what I've been wanting.

I'd read the handbook of the world,

I'd learn each form and feature,

I'd live, and live and learn each day

Close, close to Mother Nature.

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By Ralph W. Kober

From my perch in Old Main's tower,

I look down on each leafy bower

And cozy campus nook ;

From my aerie haven of seclusion

I peer stealthily into the flitting pages

Of Normal's open book.

Ah, — what do I see there

Written with the finger of Time,

Tracing each sentence line by line?

He writes a various message,

Each page with a meaning all its own,

But all in all sublime.

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Behind the castle's ruddy silhouette I can see the tennis player's flashing form; Down in Bossy Park the baseball men Are trying hard to imitate the big ten. Too, I marvel at the seekers of knowledge, Early at the library and forlorn.

Over all, the sunset's flame

Seems to set a radiance unsurpassed,

As I look and marvel to the last,

When night is here and eventide gone

I'll always remember — evening from Old Main.

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Hitting tfje GTrail

Grace Watts

When one has been trudging along thru weeks of dreary winter what is a more refreshing thought than that of "hitting the trail?" A pine-scented woods with a dusky road leading into the heart of it and you with the best pal in the world by your side ! Doesn't it make your heart thrill and your eyes brighter as you think of it? Come on! Pack your kit, sling a blanket- roll on your shoulder and come with me along the "sunset trail."

We shall start about mid-afternoon. Then the sun will have begun its downward journey and we shall be able to follow it to the end of the trail ! If we walk briskly, we shall arrive at PINE-KNOLL in time to see it sink behind the line of hills beyond us. Then we will build us a roaring fire, spread out the blankets, and empty our kits. After we have partaken of the most satisfying of meals, we will throw a few big sticks of wood on the fire and stretch ourselves before it.

Oh ! the depth and strength of a friendship formed about a camp fire. The confidences that are given and the whole-souled love for fellow man that arises!

As we lie and talk together in the glow of the fire light, a great peace comes to us and all the troubles and cares are forgotten. The moon begins its ascent and soon the trees glisten in the silvery light. We lie talking until the flames begin to flicker and die down. We gather up our blankets, put out the fire, and start down the trail that will lead us back again.

Isn't the load lightened and haven't trouble and care disappeared? We return with a sense of great strength to do great things ! Aren't we all better for hitting the trail once in a while when cares lie too heavy upon us? Things assume their correct proportions again and life seems less of a task.

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Evelyn Does

Brooks Truman, the floor-manager and caller of old fashioned quad- rilles, is the queerest and most interesting person I know. When it is time for the dance to begin he swings around on one heel, kicks up one foot, and mo- tions to several couples as he shouts, "One, two, three, four, fill up the floor." After every one is in place he gives the fiddle a call "Let'er go Gallagher, let's have the music !" He is a gaunt man over six feet tall. He has very long legs and his feet seem to be large enough to fill a number twelve shoe. His black suit is a contrast to the grayish white hue of his face. His eyes are black and snappy, peering out like eagle eyes from under the tuft of gray hair. His large nose is inclined to be hooked. His mouth is very large and the gold in his teeth glitters as he opens his mouth to shout, "All jump up and never come down. Swing your pardner 'round and 'round. First couple balance and first couple swing and on to the next. Two old gents and the elbow swing and your opposite pard with the turkey wing. Four hands circle half around, do— do and gents go low, right and left and on you go."

By the time he has called this far in the quadrille the color has come to his cheeks and he is living again the times when he took his best girl by the arm and danced the merry dance. Then, on he goes with a stronger bass voice and he taps his foot and rhymes his call to the time of the fiddle.

His characteristic happy-go-lucky nature is reflected in the dancing of the couples he calls and he leads the whole crowd into a roit of mirth, hilaritv, jollity and noisy gaity.

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My memory carries me backward To those wonderful nights in June. When I saw you in all your glory, Lit up by the golden faced moon.

Like a jewel among the rocks You lay so shimmering and blue ; Like a fairy with silvery locks You dance in the moon's bright hue.

Ranier in all its grandeur Is shadowed upon its breast, While Paradise Valley beneath you Lies in its mountainy nest.

The glittering stars in the heavens Like diamonds upon you gleam And the pinetrees about your edges Add to your solemn mien.

You're not the only lake I've seen Amidst a mountain setting But you're the only one, I ween That I'll not be forgetting.

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Mrs. Beck was a poorly dressed woman. Even her four children had on not more than was needed. She was getting the evening meal in a dimly lighted kitchen.

"Children, come get washed, for soon your father will he home. You know he will be very displeased if you are not tidy."

"Baby, pick up your toys so when father comes in he won't stumble over them." These and many other remarks were uttered by her during the time she was getting the meal.

Oh, yes! She must make a strict account of how she had spent the dollar he had given her in the morning — twenty-five cents for potatoes, fifteen cents for the news boy, forty cents for steak, two cents for a screw for the door latch, ten cents to an old lady, Oh ! how could he scold her for that — and eight cents left. Yes, that balanced all right.

Ten minutes more and he would be coming in for his supper. She put his slippers out for him, hung a clean towel in place of the one which was slightly soiled by the children that day, looked at the table to see if everything was on, then went to the kitchen to smooth her hair back from her tired brow.

There was a footstep on the porch now. The door opens and in comes Mr. Beck.

"Drat the luck ! There's one of the kid's toys under my feet again. It's a pity you can't make 'em pick up their toys before I come home. When I was a boy I had to be in bed before my father came home."

"Huh! Ain't got those kids fed either, have you?" During this time Mr. Beck was proceeding from the front door to the kitchen with the groceries which he, himself, had purchased so that there wouldn't be so much money wasted on unnecessary purchases. He removed his coat, did not put on his slippers, but washed and sat down to eat.

"Where is the account of the money I gave you this morning? Huh? Forty cents for steak for one meal, too much money for this little bit, ten cents to an old lady, too extravagant again. You must think I'm made of money the way you give it way. Is this all you have left of the dollar? Its a mighty good thing I didn't give you any more."

When he could think of no more to say he proceeded to eat his meal in silence occasionally using his knife instead of his fork to lift the food to his mouth.

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By Mary Kendall

This particular type of landlady, I am thinking of, is well exemplified in Mrs She keeps roomers, not with any idea of making it pleas- ant and homelike for them, but only for the money she receives. On account of this she keeps a very close watch on the amount of water used and also the time the light is turned out each night. Her general appearance shows that she thinks only of money and other people's business. She is a very cold in- different sort of person. One can almost feel her sharp brown eyes piercing through him. Her stinginess is well displayed in the living room. Strips of carpet are laid over her good rug. Her overstuffed furniture is always covered so that vou cannot see the color of it.

She takes many unnecessary responsibilities upon herself. This is done merely through curiosity. One of her greatest tasks is to find out whom our letters are from. She almost breaks her neck to get the mail as soon as the postman leaves it. In her quick way she discerns the usual ones and examines those that have writing on that is strange to her eyes. Later, by means of con- versing with us, she finds out all she can about the letters. Our callers, both in person and by phone, are of great interest to her. When any of us have a caller she beats us to the door and asks him in. By doing this she gets a good look at him and finds out which one of the girls is going out for the evening. Those that call by phone are always asked if they care to leave their messages or phone numbers. As a result of her curiosity, she assumes the task of in- specting our rooms. She always drops in at the most opportune times. Once, just as I was comfortably located on a dresser pounding a nail in the wall; she stepped in.

Despite her many disagreeable qualities, she is very kind at times. All of her energy is used in caring for any of us if we happen to be ill. She will wait on us and prepare any kind of food that we desire. If one listens to her talk of her various ills and troubles, she is very eager to please him. I have heard her tell of her last operation, appendicitis, at least one dozen times. About twice a week she receives a letter from her daughter telling the cunning actions of her twin grand-daughters. Of course all this is told to us over and

over again.

The landlady, in spite of her occasional kind deeds, is a very disagreeable person. Her curiosity overbalances the good things that she does for us. If there is anything a person dislikes, it is one who tries to find out the business of other people. As this is very characteristic of landladies, I dislike them verv much.

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Who was he ? No one really knew. For many years he had lived in his small store selling such articles as pencils, paper, ink, and soap. He always kept plenty of candy, as candy was his best seller. He might have made more money had his store been along the main road, but perhaps he preferred the quiet lane on the outskirts of the town.

In the evenings the children of the neighborhood scrambled into the tiny store, eager to exchange their pennies for gumdrops, chocolate animals, and peppermint sticks. The old man patiently waited on them, laughing as if he remembered the joy of bits of candy, in his own childhood days. The old hands trembled as they sacked the candy, they were ambitious old hands. His friendly face beamed with pleasure as he dropped an extra piece of candy into little John's sack.

When business was slack or when the day was over, he spent his moments in the neat little room at the back of the store, his gray head bent over a dolly for little crippled Ann or a kite for Tom. His twinkling gray eyes shone with pride when he had finished the work. Sometimes he sunk into a comfortable chair and looked through a large album. Many times he would laugh, but more often he would wipe tears from his eyes, as he lived again with the familiar faces of the past. Perhaps the sweet girl with the large eyes was his wife, who had died years ago. Suddenly he would give the precious book a loving pat, close it, and rise as if he had been dreaming too long.

Thus the old man lived by the side of the road busy and happy a true friend to man.

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By Francis Nelson

It was just a common country school, vet to me, it is a school of golden memories. Many a time in bitter cold or extreme heat have I trod the path that leads to this little white school house.

As I neared it one afternoon, after many years of absence, I seemed again the child of those carefree days. I found many a scratch on the outside wall and a chip out of the old stone porch. As I opened the door and stepped into the hall, I unconsciously walked to the hook where I had always hung my wraps ; the old brown coat and wool cap and scarf. A few more steps and I came to the bench where my dinner pail stood. How we had scrambled to the bench to see who could find his pail first ! Also, I thought of the many times we had played "Blindman's Buff" and other games in this hall when the weather was not fit to play outside.

Then inside the schoolroom. Yes, there in the front was the platform with the teacher's desk, where he always stood to say our Friday afternoon pieces ; and there to the right was the old book case. I lingered over the old worn books, stained with age that I had fairly worshipped as a child.

I wandered to the rows of double seats. Yes, there was the one I had occupied for several years, and there were the old scratches that I had made, mingled with fresher ones. I remembered the old double seats where we girls had practiced lying on our stomachs and had gone through motions of swimming lessons when the teacher's back was turned.

Back in the corner was the same old stove with the queer jacket where we had so often warmed ourselves. How often too, had I helped sweep the floor or wash the blackboards. There was the old waste basket where so many wads of gum had to be taken and where the notes had to be thrown when we were not successful in concealing them from the teacher. If the basket could talk how many incidents it could tell.

And there was the old clock on the wall on which I had learned to tell time. What a habit it had of running fast during recesses and how slowly it would go during schooltime especially the last half hour of mornings and afternoons.

It was just an old white schoolhouse, yet, how separated and aloof it is from all others to me — my school of childhood memories.

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The Normal Co-ed is an individual member of that half of the human species which is primarily interested, if normal, in men, collegiate Cave-men, sheiks, he-flappers, and individuals who wear sailor pants. Although a mem- ber of the human species, she is wont, if she is at all normal, to be decidedly inhuman, at times, in her treatment of men.

The Normal Co-ed has a strong literary bent, being especially given to fiction. It has been a wonder to people of all ages that she can create elaborate excuses at a moment's notice, which so nearly approximate perfection as to deceive the most keenly penetrating mind. Many a time have I been thrown into a state of the deepest grief on asking for a week-end date to be told that it will be necessary that she go home because her Aunt Hattibel is seriously ill.

The Normal Co-ed is the perpetuator (as well as perpetrator) of college traditions, even as her big sister out in the world is the conservator of social values throughout the ages. It is useless for we men to kid ourselves into thinking that we have anything to do with keeping college traditions ; — we simply do what the co-eds expect of us.

The Normal Co-ed is directly responsible for at least fifty percent of the poorly-prepared lessons and bluffing in class, and indirectly responsible for the other fifty percent of the same. This proposition is incontrovertible and needs no further proof.

The Normal Co-ed is an object of beauty. She wears but little in the way of clothing, but wears that little well. It is not to be supposed for an instant that our clothing manufacturers are in imminent peril because of her abbreviated clothing. Perhaps the general supposition is that our great mills may eventually have to go out of business as dresses continue to be worn higher (and lower). It must be remembered, however, that while she may wear less at one time, the Normal Co-ed amply makes up for it by requiring a larger assortment of clothing than formerly.

The Normal Co-ed is a master at the art of make-up. One look at her delicately penciled eye-brows, her symmetrically fried hair, or checks of a fragile coral hue, is infinitely more convincing than all the words in the dic- tionary. Yet we need not wonder that she has become an adept in this art, when we note that the school catalog lists a course in color-practis. We are led to believe that the co-ed takes a deep and sinister pleasure in Make-Up. It often seems that she picks a quarrel for no other purpose than to enjoy this exquisite pleasure.

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The Normal Co-ed is versatile (perhaps loquacious is a better name for it). She can talk for hours at a time without exhaustion. She enjoys the distinction of being able to get more out of a few words than the most learned professor. She does not need hundreds of different words to express differ- ent shades of meaning as he does ; she brings out different shades of meaning by supplementing the same word with various shrugs of the shoulders, facial contortions, or gestures. In fact, the Normal Co-ed rarely uses more than seventy-five different words. Of this number the most used are : rotten, aw- ful, sure, great, sorry, flat-tire, wow, nice, vile, dumb, gi'me, heavy-date, and so's-y'r-ol'-man !

The Normal Co-ed is, finally, a necessity. Who of us would give a — well, would care about going to college if it were not for her! Even though she is responsible for all the heart-aches we experience, yet she is likewise respon- sible for all the joy that comes to us. What would Miller Park mean to us if it were not for her ! What tender memories would cluster about all the nooks and crannies of the campus and about all the school dances, parties, and even the school movies without her ! As we look back in future years to the good times we've had here, somewhere, somehow, a Normal Co-ed will fit into the

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Public Speaking Department, Illinois State Normal University The Illinois State High School Debating League had a total active mem- bership this year of 60 high schools, distributed over the entire state from Jo Daviess and Stephenson counties on the north to Williamson and Saline counties on the south, from Edgar and Clark on the east to Hancock on the west. The League organized in 1923-24 beginning with 36 schools. It has strengthened and developed an increasing interest in this very valuable extra- curricular activity in our high schools throughout the state. This developing interest has been due to the leadership of our local Teachers College, with the splendid co-operation among its faculty members, together with the ex- cellent spirit and co-operation of the faculty of the Illinois Wesleyan Univer- sity and the executives and coaches of the high schools of the state of Illinois.

It was necessary to add the seventh district to the League this year. The District winners were Carthage, Edgewood, Newton, Pekin, Princeton, River- side, and Springfield high schools, each of which was awarded a beautiful banner. Each of these high schools sent two teams to compete in the State finals at state headquarters, Normal, Illinois, on Saturday morning, May 8. The awards are as follows :

First — Silver loving cup — Pekin and Springfield tied.

Second — Small silver loving cup — loser of tie decision.

Third — Riverside with only one decision less.

Each of the sixty high schools did exceptionally well debating. The membership for 1925-26 includes Areola, Austin-Chicago, Bloomington, Bridgeport, Carthage, Casey, Cicero, Cuba, Dakota, Downers Grove, Downs, Dwight, East Dubuque, East Peoria, Edgewood, Effingham, Elmhurst, Eureka, Franklin, Freeport, Gilman, Greenville, Harrisburg, Hurst, Jacksonville, Law- renceville, Lewiston, Lexington, Loda, Mackinaw, Macomb, Marshall, Minier. Morton, Mt. Carmel, Mt. Morris, Mt. Olive, Newton, Normal Community, Normal University, Oakland, Oblong, Paris, Pekin, Polo, Princeton, Rantoul, Riverside, Robinson, Rochelle, Sandwich, Sparland, Springfield, Spring Val- ley, Tremont, Victoria, Washington, Wenona, Woodhull, Westfield.

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Thalian ; Unadilla, Treas- urer, winter term, '25- '26 ; G. A. A. ; Senior Follies, '22- '23, '24- '25, '25- '26; Tennis Association, '23- '24.

"I'm a reasonable sort of

human being — I takes my

Tricks with a smile ; I bothers nobody ivhat don't

bother me — cause I admires

that style."

Paul Spafford, Normal Unadilla, Treasurer, winter term, '24- '25 ; President fall term, '24; Hi-Y, President, fall term, '25 ; Class Presi- dent, '25- '26; Class Treas- urer, '24- '25 ; Apportion- ment Board ; Inter-society Contest, '25- '26; Senior Follies; Commencement Speaker.

"He knows how to joke — to be serious, too"

Gwendolyn Thomas, Normal

Senior Follies '25- '26 ; Sal- utatorian.

"Her deeds speak much stronger than word of pen. ' '

Oswald Riedel, Millstadt "I wonder when Tie talks.'-

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Everett Quinn, Shirley Rostrum ; Hi-Y ; Odeon ; Athletic Board, '25- '26, Sec- retary, '25- '26 ; Football, '24, Captain, '25; Senior Follies; " Tweedles ; " As- sociate High School Editor Index.

A good shot at anything he tries.

Doris Jones, Bloomington Unadilla, President, spring term, '26.

' ' She has two eyes so soft and

blue, take care. She gives a side glance and spies you; beware, beware."

Eldon Kaufman, Congerville "His sense is more titan com- mon. ' '

Adaline Bushee, Normal Unadilla, Treasurer, fall term, '25 ; Girls Glee Club ; G. A. A. ; Latin Club ; I. S. N. U. Orchestra ; I. S. N. U. Band; Senior Follies, '22- '23, '23- '24, '24- '25, Chair- man of Committee, '25- '26;

' ' Gypsy Rover ; ' ' Cherry Blossom ; ' '

Miss < ' The

Wishing Well ; " "The Isle of Chance ; ' ' Inter-society Contest.

' ' Like radium, a source of in-

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Lucile A. Otto, Normal Tlialian, President, winter term, '25- '26 ; Unadilla, Sec- retary, fall term, '24 ; Class Vice-president, ' 2 4- ' 2 5 ; Class Secretary, '23- '24 ; Girls Glee Club; Senior Follies; "Gypsy Rover;" "Miss Cherry Blossom;" ' ' The Wishing Well ; ' ' Dec- lamation,'25 ; Debate Team, '25- '26; Class Speaker.

"Let us have many like her, just friendly, kind, sincere."

Robert B. Barber, Normal

Hi-Y Club, Reporter, '25- '26.

His motto : He will make it ring to be not only good, out good for something.

Maxine Stotler, Hudson "One you are happy to have

met.

Maurice McElhiney, Normal Hi-Y, Secretary, winter term, '25- '26, Treasurer, spring </