1 I U AND I UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL LOG Published by THE SENIOR CLASS JUNE, 1941 VOLUME TWENTY UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS URBANA, ILLINOIS In sincere appreciation of her friendly understanding, of her helpful guidance, and of her continual interest in our behalf, we dedicate the 1941 U anil I to MRS. FRANCES DOUGLASS WILSON. MRS. FRANCES DOUGLASS WILSON FOREWORD In compiling the 1^41 U and I, we have made a gen- uine effort to present this as a yearbook representative of the entire student body. Here we express our gratitude to each of the University High School staff members, students, and practice teachers. In particular we should like to thank Mrs. Hess, who has helped us continually in the role of sponsor, and Miss McHarry, who aided us with the proof reading. It is our sincere wish that this yearbook, the l l >41 U and I, will keep your high school days fresh in mem- ory. Seated — Mary Squires, Louise Proehl, Barbara Boulware, Mary Sanford, Joanne Hills, Martha Goodwine. Standing — Jane Burke, Dwycr Murphy, Forrest Wilson, Donald Kane. THE 1941 U AND I STAFF Editor-in-Chief Mary Sanford Business Manager Barbara Boulware Circulation Manager Donald Kane Photographs Editor Forrest Wilson Literary Editor Louise Proehl Art Editor Jane Burke Society Editor Joanne Hills Jokes and Calendar Editor Mary Squires Sports Editor Dwyer Murphy Typist Martha Goodwine CONTENTS » » FACULTY SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES LITERATURE ATHLETICS ADVERTISING FACULTY CIIARI.l'.S W. SANFORD Ph.D., University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Education Principal of University High School M. CURTIS HOWD M.S., University of Illinois Assistant Principal of University High School ■■■ ,r Viaht WlLLMER O. ALSTROM M.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Physical Educa- tion in University High School Mary Louise Cameron A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of English in Uni- versity High School Marianna E. Dickie M.S., University of Wis- consin Instruction in Home Eco- nomics Education Elaine R. Engstrom M.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Commercial Sub- jects in University High School Louis A. Astell M.S., University of Illinois Instructor in Education Teacher of Science in Uni- versity High School Supervisor of Science Aids Service, University Exten- sion Pauline E. Changnon A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of French in Uni- versity High School Mary Louise Dilworth A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of English and Social Studies in Univer- sity High School John A. Fuzak B.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Industrial Arts in University High School Page Nine William Habberton Ph.D., University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Educa- tion Head of Department of So- cial Studies in University High School Kathryn G. Hansen M.S., University of Illinois Stenographer and Clerk in University High School Miles C Hartley Ph.C, M.S., University of Illinois Instructor in Education Teacher of Mathematics ii University High School Adolph E. Katra Ph.C, M.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Mathematics i University High School M M.l l R, I [ IGAN M.S., Universitj of Illinois Instructor in Education and Business Organization and Operation ["eacher of Commercial Sub- jects in University High School Wilbi r E. Harmsii A.M., University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Edu- cation Head of Department of Sci- ence in University High School Hi ki i. S. Hess A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of English and So- cial Studies in University High School H \RRV M. K \LI 1 MAN A.M., Western Reserve University Assistant Professor of Music Education Page Ten Gilbert C. Kettelkamp A.M., University of Illinois Instructor in Education Head of Department of For- eign Languages in Uni- versity High School Evalene V. Kramer M.S., University of Illinois Librarian in University High School Marian W. Marshall A.M., New York Univer- sity Teacher of Physical Educa- tion in University High School James A. Mrazek B.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Industrial Arts in University High School VELMA I. KlTCHELL B.Mus., M.A., University of Illinois Associate in Music Education Edward M. Lemon B.Ed., Western State Teachers College Teacher of Science in Uni- versity High School LlESETTE J. McHARRY A.M., University of Illinois Assistant Professor of Edu- cation Head of Department of Eng- lish in University High School Martha Orendorf B.L.S., University of Illinois Librarian in University High School Page Eleve Harold A. Schultz A.M., Northwestern Uni- versity Associate in Education Teacher of Art in University High School Victor H. Stortz A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of German in Uni- versity High School Melvin J. Warrick M.S., University of Illinois Teacher of Science and Mathematics in Univer- sity High School P. L. Zickgraf Ph.D., University of Illinois Teacher of Latin in Univer- sity High School Richard C. Skinner A.M., Northwestern Uni- versity Teacher of English and Speech in University High School 1 1 1 nrietta Terry Ph.D., University of Illinois Teacher of Mathematics in University High School Frances D. Wilson A.M., University of Illinois Teacher of Social Studies in University High School age Twelve SENIORS Wayne Edwin Bell "Shorty" . . . cinnamon balls . . . basketball) r . . . . another Nelson Eddy James William Bullock Tardy slips . . . blonde boy . . . "My sister and r "When there nothing else to do nights I study" . . . F. William Cagle Books, books, and more books . . . seven league boots . . . cobalt com- pounds . . . "Ahhh! but the Oxford Dictionary" Nancy Hope Carter "Not so well acquainted as appreciated" . . . "A wiil/(ing we will go" . . . Barbara Boulware Oh! la la . . . "Better be out of the world than out of fashion" . . . "Sweet as applecider" . . . Jane Burke Rembrandt herself . . . "A crumb of bread once thrown in jest (made Prescott, the historian, blind for life)" . . . dim- ples . . . Betty Anne Carter A hostcling we go . . . "Bets" . . . "She's all that's honest, honorable, and fair" . . . Celia Louise Christie "Ccceeha" . . . "Short and sweet and hard to beat" . . . age fourteen Stephen Cleaver "Steve" . . . artist to be . . . "I'm from the Bronx" Warren Franklin Goodell, Jr. "I'm in the red" . . . Whiz Kid . . . "Peanuts" . . . "Get a Lod-a me" Joanne Hills April Fool's Child two white ribbons Josie . . . "The play's the thing" cms" "Oh, those Ruth Louise Jacobs "There's a rainbow round my shoulder" . . . Mas- she never change except in name . . . Ruth Cass Clifford "Crosstown" . . . "Little Nell" ... "I love my ma, but oh you kid!!!" . . . a dream walking . . . "She knew what was what" . . . tune tickler Martha Goodwine Largo . . . literaturistic . . . "There is majesty in simplicity" . . . John Scott Hofmann Paul Whiteman . . . "Just a little bit of heaven" . . . trombone tooter . . . "The trombone man is the best man in the band" Mary Adeline Johnson "Oh, Johnny, Oh" . . . 'My man" . . . gum pop- per . . . short but snappy Page Fifteen Betty Lee Jones Attention! . . . "You all" . . . Oh Give Me a I lome Where the Buffalo Roam" . . . "Waiting by the Gate for the Mailman" . . . Christ John Katsinas "There Is a Tavern in the Town" . . . leapyear baby . . . "Henreee" . . . "Yehudi" . . . "The show must go on" . . . Ruby Ellen McCormick "Captain, My Captain" . . . Lily Lightfoot . . . Floyd True Parks, Jr. "Junior" . . . "Marines for me" . . . "Let the world slide — I'll never budge an inch" . . . . "Wee Flipperling" . . . Donald Kane "It breaks a fellow up to lose his sleep" . . . speed- ball . . . David Eugene MacMillan "But that's beside the point" . . . "Mac" . . . silver-tipped wings . . . boomerang . . . "Wilt thou have music? — Hark, Apollo sings!" . . . Frank Dwyer Murphy, Jr. Hi! ... on guard . . . "Maidens sigh as he goes by" . . . "Murph" . . . Louise Proehl "Warm of heart and clear of brain" . . . poet laure- ate .. . "Emma" . . . gal from many parts . . . soft brown hair . . . Page Sixteen Mary Marguerite Sanford "Sandy" . . . eternal warbler . . . "The flowers that bloom in the spring, tra la" . . . "Hey-lo!" . . . Gwendolyn Smith "Goldie-locks" . . . "Play, fiddler, play" . . . Gene Stern "Lefty" . . . man about town . . . glamor boy . . . Hercules . . . "Hold me, Daddy!!" . . . Evelyn Elizabeth Straub "Evy" . . . "My zoologi- cal gardens — " .... "Spark plug missing 5 " . . . "It's got an over- drive" . . . curb-cutter Myron Joseph Sholem "Mike" . . . tall, dark, and handsome . . . lanky Mary Warrick Squires "Squeeky" . . . taffy hair . . . "Scatterbrain" . . . "Stand steady" . . . Lee Burdette Stevenson Suspenders . . . Danger Is My Business . . . David Vestal "Haste makes waste. I'm taking my time" . . . mad Russian . . . Page Seventh Forrest Eugene Wilson "Fritz" . . . Oh you tri- pod! . . . that glance . . . Mary Florence Woodworth "Woody" . . . "Polka Dots and Moonbeams" . . . Size 3 . . . Erna Wolf A lady . . . "Are there any more at home like \