Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 146 of the 1943 volume:

% oaa DEDICATION Vie dedicate this nineteen hundred and forty-three volume of THE ATALANTA to those principles for which all armed forces are so loyally and valiantly fighting all over the world. FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND -JUSTICE FORWARD The ATALANTA was edited for the students of A. C. H. S. in commeration of the Class of '43. Upon the completion of this book, we hope to have presented to you a diary for this high,school year Perhaps in the future, this will be among.your most treasured possessions . BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Alex Hoblit, President Charles Few, Secretary Barrett Rogers C. H. Wright Charles Few Lynn Applegate Roy Colaw Alex.Hoblit FACULTY Front Row: P. Merry, E. Kowmiller, C. Wright, E. Knowles, J. Denning Back Row: B. Close, E. Stubblefield, P. McCullough, M. Bushell, D. Johnson C. H. Wright, B. S.; A. M. Superintendent and Latin Illinois Wesleyan University of Illinois John Denning, B.S; M.A; L.B. Science and Aeronautics Illinois Wesleyan Nebraska State University Eldine Howmiller, B. Ed. Social Science, Phys. Ed. 111. State ITormal University Eleanor Stubblefield, B. Ed. Home Economics 111. State Normal University Beulah M. Close, A. B. English Blackburn Junior College Eureka College MacMurray College Phillip McCullough, B. Ed. Social Science Coach, Physical Education Lincoln College Illinois State Normal Univers% Dorothy June Johnson, B. Ed. Mathematics and Geography 111. State Normal University Paul Merry, Bus. Bj B. S. Instrumental Music Lincoln College Esther Knowles, P. S. C. Knox Conservatory Oberlin Conservatory Northwestern School of Music University of Colorado American Conservatory Mildred Bushell, B. Ed. Commercial 111. State Normal University University of Colorado Class President 4 Glee Club 1-2 Band 3-4 Student Council 4 Junior Play Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Editor 4 Lusical Revue 4 M Geneva HcLean Secretary-Treasurer 4 Senior Flay Junior Play Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Trio 2 Vice President 2 Junior Red Cross 3 Horae Economics Club 2 G. A. A. 2-3-4 Student Council 2-4 Library Staff 3 Atalanta Staff 4 Tr 3etty Linick Vice-President 2-4 Library Staff 1-2-3 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Student Council 2-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Junior Play Senior Play Horae Economics Club 2 ueen Attendant 3 Basketball 3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Class President 1-2 Student Council 1-2-3-4 Pres. Student Council 4 Junior Play P. F. A. 2 Atalanta Staff 4 A Club 4 Vice-President Student Council 3 Baseball 1-2-3 Basketball 3-4 Track 2 A Club 4 Glee Club 1- 2 Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 F. F. A. 2 Senior Play Lusical Revue 4 11 m Doris Horn Robert Kindred Ward Taylor at Glass President 3 Band 1-3-4 Junior Play- Senior Play- Student Council 3 Editor-in-Chief, Atalanta 4 ueen Attendant 1 Hone Economics Club 2 Argus Reporter 4 Basketball Advertising lianager 4 Lusical Revue 4 D. A. R, Representative Barbara Dreher Band 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2 Secretary-Treasurer 3 Junior Play Senior Play Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Student Council 3 Home Economics Club 2 Musical Revue 4 Basketball 1-2-3 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Track 2 Junior Play Senior Play Student Council 2 A Club 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Edward Kindred Transferred From Ben Funk G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club Secretary 3 Library Staff 1-2-3 Junior Play Senior Play Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 kusical Revue 4 G. A. A, 3-4 Florence Hardin Lary Purcell Betty Bateman Library Staff 1 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Play Committee 3 Junior Play Senior Play Banquet Committee 3 Atalanta Staff 4 Girl Scouts Bettie Uenzel G. A. A. 1-2-3 Speech 3 Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Library Staff 3 Donald Turner Glee Club 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. 1-2 4-H Club 1-2 Cheer Leader 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Junior Play liusical Revue 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Junior Play Senior Play Uusical Revue 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Library 2-3 Glee Club 2-3 Home Economics Club Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Argus Reporter 2 Girl Scouts Shirley Bishop Rosellen Hoerr Larian Rogers Barbara Mitchell Ruth Cochran •feymuth Mason Glee Club 1 Library Staff 2-3 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 Band 3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Track 2 Student Council 2 Senior Play Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Library Staff 3 Atalanta Staff 4 G. A. A. 1-2-3-4 Library Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Home Economics Club Library Staff 1 Band 1 Vice President 3 Student Council 3 Spotlight Staff 4 F. F. A. 1-2-3 Secretary F. F. A. 2 Atalanta Staff 4 Junior Play Senior Play Transferred from Middletown 4-H 1-2-3 F. F. A. 1-2-3 Ralph Bristow Marguerite Speciale A toi John Applegate SENIORS LEAVE CMT ATLANTA AS SECONE LIEUTENANTS Back in 39, thirty-five rookies were inducted into the army (high school) at Camp Atlanta. With Colonel Reesman (our advisor) we selected Bob Kindred as Major ( resident); Doris Horn as Captain (Vice President); and Kenneth Cook as First Lieutenant (Secretary-Treasurer). For rookies we participated in many activities--four in F.F.A., four on Library Staff, fifteen entered Glee Club, and two in band. Bobbie Dreher was chosen as a candidate for Prom Queen. The fall of 40 found us as corporals (Sophomores) still numbering thirty-five. This year with Major Bob Kindred a-gain. Captain Betty Minick, First Lieutenant Edward Kindred, and Colonel Kimball we set forth in our second year of training. Being braver this year we participated in many more maneuvers--nine of our division were active in basketball and baseball, our girls were G.A.A. members, twelve of our girls were members of the newly organized Home Economics Club, with Glee Club topping fourteen of our group and band three. Much to our surprise our float placed second this year. Then came the'year in which we had so much fun--1941. Our first major dramatic parade was our three act comedy, Good Night Ladies in which twelve of our classmates took part. We now numbered twenty-six Master Sergeants (Juniors). V ith Colonels Close and Schroodcr, wo chose Major Bobbie Dreher, Captain John Applegate, and First Lieutenant Florence Hardin to load our main charges and advances. Our second major maneuver was dated May 2, 1942. Place? Mirror Room, Hotel Rogers, Bloomington, Illinois. Hero our guests, tho Seniors and Faculty, were entertained with a banquet, disguised by its theme, the formal opening of the Top Hat Club In tho music division this was our high ycar--seven of our class were in the band, directed by Hr. Morry--Rosellon Hocrr was rated superior for both piano and cornet solos; and the ensemble, composed of five of our class vras rated good . Other fields--gloe club, sports, speoch, and Junior Red Cross —felt our marching foot as we tramped in to boost what wo could. The fall of 43 found us as Second Lieutenants (Seniors) and starting on the last lap of our trainii g at Camp Atlanta. Vie now numbered twenty-two. With the election of Major Geneva McLean, Captain Betty Minick, and First Lieutenant Doris Horn, we had a good start. If we had not had Colonels Bushell and Howmiller, our endeavor to do many things would not have been successful. Magnetic personalities and good salesmanship plus splendid cooperation made the task of raising funds for the ATALANTA seem easy. For this publication which you are now glancing through, meant many hours of hard work, and.is one of our main accomplishments of the year. The other— Laughing Gas , a comedy farce, was our Senior play v hich was presented to the largest audience in years. A special thrill for our cast was the night of rehearsal which Second Lieutenant Dick Webb of Paramount Studios attended. When, on May 24, we receive our commissions (diplomas) we hope we are ready to go into combat (life) with success. Goodbye, Camp Atlanta, General Wright, Lieutenant General McCullough, we hold many fond memories of you and our associations here. OUR Vi I L L WE, THE INIMITABLE SENIORS OF '43, before making our dig-nifled departure from familiar old A. C. H. S. to set forth to conquer new worlds, trusting that we are sound in nind and body, do hereby will and bequeath the following: FIRST: To the Faculty, who with patience and persever- ance, succeeded in instilling within us sufficient knowledge for our graduation, we extend hearty congratulations for having accomplished an immense undertaking. SECOND: To the Junior Class we leave our angelic be- havior, our brilliant scholastic records, and the feeling of importance we experienced as Seniors. THIRD: To each member of the Junior Class we leave the following: Florence Hardin's aptitude for joke telling to Janeria Cochran. Edward Kindred's reputation as a great lover to Sharon Cheek. Shirley Bishop's technique in hooking her man to Betty Brandt. Marian Rogers' studiousness to Barrett V ayne Rogers. Ward Taylor's zeal for teasing and carving people with his little knife to Bob Deuterman. (Watch for both) Ruth Cochran's good behavior to Gravy Brooks. Bobbie Dreher's versatility and winning personality to Juanita Menzel. Don Turner's weakness for the fairer sex to Herman Brooks. (Careful, Joyce) Betty Minick's and Betty Bateman's cake baking ability to Phyllis Chamberlin and Ruth Frantz. You know that old saying girls, the best way to a man's heart........ Rosellen Hoerr's whistle to Mary Jackson. What's the matter with yours, Mary? Kenny Cook's wavy locks to Marvin Spaits. Bettie Menzel's industriousness to Jim Loy. Mary Purcell's height to Maranell Mason. (To convince people you really are a Senior, Maranell) Weynuth Mason’s good grades to Bob Short. John Applegate’s gift of gab to Bus Adkins. Doris Horn’s jitterbugging ability to Marian Thompson, Ralph Bristow’s skillful car manipulation to Charles V att. Marguerite Speciale’s and Barbara Mitchell’s unfailing attendance record to Merlin Wilmert. Bob Kindred’s athletic ability to Bob Thompson. Geneva McLean’s handy loaning paraphernalia to Mary Ellon Kindred. Witnessed, signed, and sealed by the Class of � 43. SELECTED CLIPPINGS OF 19t 0 Ward Taylor was just recently appointed coach of the Lincoln State School and Colons’- basketball team, He is a graduate of Atlanta High School where he starred in both basketball and baseball. --Argus Friends of Geneva McLean have received word that she recently opened a small lodge at Sun Valley, Idaho. She takes care of the lodge all by herself. This includes scooping snow. --Pantagraph Household Hints by Marian Rogers: If you have a ten- dency to fall down. Kiss Rogers suggests that you keep a pair of snow shoes handy to slip on when working around the home. --Ladies Home Journal Rosellen Hoerr was recently chosen Ration's Humber One Dude Rancher, noted particularly for her hot tunes on the cornet. She just turned down an offer from Don Turner's all girl orchestra. --Prairie Farmer An industrious reporter finally succeeded in getting an interview from the famous man-hater, Betty Minick. Miss Min-ick declares it will be a cold day in July when she Is seen with a man. Rumor has it though that she is secretly dreaming of a whi te Fourth of July. --Walter Winchell Miss Florence Hardin as interviewed by A. Hosefor Hews: I suppose it is a bit unusual for a woman to run a refueling station for helicoptors, but I like it. I used to hang around gas stations v hen I was a kid and it sort of got into my blood. --Look Magazine Don Turner's orchestra is currently featured In the Corn Room of the Kruger Elevator in Downtown Kruger. The sweotest music this side of Lincoln. --Argus Marguerite and Harlan Warrick have just taken charge of the Atlanta Pool Hall. Harlan takes care of the tables and Mag has a small lunch counter in tho front. No liquor is served and school children are cordially invited to come. --Argus Miss Ruth Cochran recently received a pet kangaroo from Australia. She has been receiving gifts from foreign countries ever since her high school days, —Lincoln Courier John Applegate has recently organized The Late Risers' Club here in New York. To become a member you must be at least one hour late to work each day. On the side, however, Mr. Applegate operates a very successful alarm clock factory. --New York Time Woman Of The Week: Miss Bettie Menzel was awarded a medal of merit today for her total of 185,321,956,786,534 letters to soldiers. The recommendation has been made that Bettie be allowed to send her letters to soldiers free as a reward for her morale building offorts. --Peek Doris Horn was recently appointed private secretary to the governor of tho new colony in Anarctica. She says she is looking for a transfer to the llorth Pole where life would prove more interesting because of the new polar flight post that has been established the re. --Washington Post Miss Weymuth Mason is spending the winter in Florida completing her sun tan of the summer. •—Argus Mary Purcell, star of the girls’ Caterpillar basketball team, scored 35 points against the Hiram Walker team last Friday. —Peoria Journal Ralph Bristow was honored at the annual Taxicab Drivers’ Ball. He has driven longer than any man in that organization. —Chicago Tribune Barbara Mitchell was presented with a gold star for being at work on time every day for two years. —Caterpillar News Miss Betty Bateman (in private life, Mrs. V. M. Me), editor of the ever-popular column Advice to the Lovelorn, has been forced to discontinue her writing. The column will be taken over by Betty Bateman, Junior, while her mother devotes her time to her family of nine children and to her prizo collection of dogs. —Los Angeles Times Miss Bobbie Dreher, Federal Agent, has recently uncovered clues concerning the whereabouts of Shirley Bishop, who mysteriously disappeared five years ago, after many disappointments in love. Read about this baffling mystery next week. —True Detective Don’t be surprised to see Robert Galileo Kindred’s name in the headlines any day now. He is a very promising young scientist, and has recently announced he will soon reveal a startling discovery. --Popular Science Admiral Kenneth Cook has just perfected a new type of torpedo. He has been working on this for many years, in fact baking bread back in his home town of Atlanta, Illinois, started Kenny out on his remarkable experiments. --Readers Digest Ed Kindred has gained wide renown as the Model Absent Minded Professor. Yesterday he was to speak on a coast to coast broadcast but failed to appear. --Chicago Herald American CLASS MEMORIES We might not have tried too hard To learn the things we could. For we merely had to compromise And learned just what v e would. Since we’re leaving school in May Each one to go a separate way. We’ll leave you with these parting gems. Believe them all, of course. Aheml Let us first relate to you our President, Geneva, is her name. You can bank on v hat our Gebo says. She’ll surely rise to fane. In jitterbugging she’s the thingl It’s Betty Minick you know. At the first note she starts to sv ing. Get pep, kid, come on , let’s go I In the bakery works our Kenny Cook His name quite fits you see. After taking aeronautics and studying books, A navy flyer he hopes to be. Atlanta, Humber please I Whose voice is that you hear? That’s Maggie of our Senior Class As an operator she's a dear. Clump, clump, clump, clump........ Now v hat on earth can that be? V hen you hear it, don't get scared and jump. To know it's Marian you don't have to see. Ward Taylor has a peculiar hobby. He keeps the whole school in a whirl. Come closer, we’ll let you in on this bit of knowledge. What else could it be, but teasing the girls? Flossie is our bright-eyed lass; In many things she's a leader. She's neither worried about sugar nor gas. And in typing you simply can’t beat her. In American History she’s a whizz. And there’s no need to fear That you’ll not know just who she is... Her name is Bobbie Dreher. Farmers are needed these hectic days And we have one in our midst. John grows things and makes them pay. We're sure he tops the list. Rosellen, the ivory tickling lass. Is also a grand trumpeteer. If she ever gets into the WAVES or WAACS She'll have those girls on her ears. Don Ttirner is the most cheerful person; You can always bank on his smile. At gloom he is not a very good version; He knows a grin is always worth while. Weymuth Mason is the girl you see V ho did her studies at home. While we had help and company. She did hers all alone. We come to a boy in our class Whoso good nature is A-l. To our estimation he'll surely pass. It's Ed Kindred, always ready for fun. People run into, books scattered over the place... My goodness, what is all the clamor? That's Bettie, vith brown eyes and smiling face. Don't rush like that, you'll lose all your glamour Homo Economics is just a game To this girl with hopeful dreams. At the mere montion of (HIS) name Barbara Mitchell simply beams. Ralph, we know your quiet way Is just a hiding mask. Como onI Pep up, and shout, Hurray School is not such a task. A Newcomor to our class this year Is always smiling Mary Purcell, Early each morning you will hear Her running to beat the late bell. Shirley Bishop has a diamond ring; She's one of the two in our class. After school is out in the spring. She intends tying the knot to last. Ruth is a blond haired lass Whoso chief interest is a sailor. Sho sits and dreams as hours pass. Hoping a letter he'll mail her. We'll give you three guesses who this boy is. Of course you’ll only need one. When you see a Ford go by-----whizz I It’s Fuzz”, one of Bill Kindred’s sons. Betty Bateman, or, Betty June Has fallen hard for a gob . When he walks with her beneath the moon. He uses such terms as these, Ye Swab . Doris is one of the fairer lasses. Who to the school window does sail. To hail her father as he passes To inquire, Was there any mail? Now can you guess who wrote this? We changed it a bit this year. If you will take a peek at the end. Their famous names will appear. B. B. D. H. WE SHALL REMEMBER Ward Taylor’s line of tornent. Doris Dorn's spontaneous giggle. Shirley Bishop's ready smile. Barbara Mitchell's patient v aiting for school to end. Mary Purcell's good sense of humor, Betty Bateman's becoming blush. Bob Kindred’s bashful, romantic way3, Bobbie Dreher's ability to keep out of mischief. Florence Hardin's trip's to the Standard Oil Station. Edward Kindred's slow and easy-going ways. Ruth Cochran's frequent school df 3, John Applegate's unintelligible mumbling. Geneva McLean's good example for all of us. Marguerite Specialo's days of visiting school. Kenneth Cook's artistic ability. Bettie Menzel's continuous babble. Marian Rogers' graceful way of falling. Roscllen Hoerr's constant whistle. Donald Turner's carefree manner. Weymuth Mason (we don't know you vory well). Ralph Bristow's quiet manners in school. Betty Ilinick's laughing and getting into mischief. V.E WON'T FORGET---- Mr. Wright's tight collar. Mr. McCullough's story time hour for Seniors. Miss Busliell's grand personality. Miss Howmiller’s patriotic sewing. Miss Close's enormous sneeze and giggle. Mr. Merry's tricky endings to our assembly 3ongs. Miss Jolmson's habit of sending students to the office. Mrs. Stubblefield's patience with the Home Economics girl Miss Knowles' ”1 was overcome. Mr. Denning's intelligence. ADVICE TO THE -JUNIORS Before leaving we shall give the Juniors a bit of timely advice. We hope these suggestions will help prepare them to step into our (rationed) shoes. V e wore going to criticize Ruth Frantz's gym suit but i you never can tell about women's clothes. It might be the latest thing next year. Ruth must have made up her mind between two basketball stars because the Oldsmobile is still a constant visitor. There is nothing like a vacation now and then is there, Janeria? It wouldn't hurt to discontinue some of those iokes. too. What is this we hear about Phyllis Chamberlin writing letters to two fellows in the same camp? Hermie, maybe you could get the school to build an annex on the south entrance so Joyce could tell you goodbye in private every day. J y , , Gravy might like that idea, too. He and Mag occasionally hold a conference down at the south door. Say, does that run in the family? We can't seem to find fault with Betty Brandt's truthfulness. Yes, you stayed home, Betty, but who stayed with you? It seems to us that Jim Loy has let the Juniors down. Anyone who could play on the Clinton Independents surely ought to give his own school the benefit of his talents. It seems you have an intellectual giant in your class who doesn't need to finish out the school year. A few months more or less doesn't seem to bother Merlin Wilmert. Firebug Willie , Sleepy Jim , Hamburger Bill , Big Bob Deuterman, Poppa didn't by any chance give her a job so you could keep track of her, did he? Next year Bart Rogers will have to be more studious than he is in Trig or he won't set a very good example for the lower classmen. Remember, Mary Ellen, there arc more ways than one of solving pecuniary problems. If you ever want to throw a surprise party get Mary Jackson and Juanita Menzel to help you. Their ideas are ingenious, but sometimes hard on other people. Why don't you give the girls a break next year. Bus? There are other things in this world besides sports. If anyone wants a few tips on communication by letters we feel that Bob Thompson and Maranell Mason have about the best qualifications in this line. Termite Cheek must believe in the motto, Be Prepared . Y e hear he takes care of babies quite often. Mary Jackson has a rather unique idea. When you run out of boy friends just start at tho beginning again with the old ones. Don't let them tease you, Marian. Writing to your boy friends in the Army keeps up their morale, I think] Marvin, you shouldn't be jealous of Merlin. Y e think you are better off in school. Beware Charlie] Blond hair isn't beautiful unless it is combed. And now that we have done our good deed for the day, we will take our leave, hoping tha£ you will profit by our suggestions . JUNIOR CLASS President-------------Maranell Mason Vice President--------Merlin WiLmert Secretary-Treasurer--------------Ruth Frantz Advisors-------------------Miss Close Mrs. Stubblefield First Row: Miss Close, Marvin Spaits, Ruth Frantz, Maranell Mason, Merlin Wilmert, Mary Jackson, Bus Adkins. Second Row: Mrs. Stubblefield, Marian Thompson, Betty Brandt, Phyllis Chamberlin, Juanita Menzel, Mary Ellen Kindred, Janeria Cochran. Third Row: Bob Thompson, Graden Brooks, Sharon Cheek, Charles Watt, Bob Deuterman, Barrett Rogers, Jim Loy. MASTER SERGEANTS (Juniors) At last we v ere Master Sergeants (Juniors) I The year in which we directed two of the biggest events of the school year and helped with a third. Our Major, Marancll Mason (President), Captain, Merlin Wilmert (Vice President), and First Lieutenant, Ruth I ’rantz; (Secretary-Treasurer), and Colonels Stubblefield and Close, assisted by the cooperation of the majority, led the Sergeants to a successful financial status. This was accomplished by selling popcorn, candy, pop, and sandwiches. Other means were Sally’s Private Earthquake and money from the musical revue, The Road to Happiness, a very colorful production, co-directed by one of our own classmates and in which many of the class appeared or helped. All of this was very necessary so that we might act a.3 hosts to the Seniors and othor guests in the spring at a banquet. The major interest of this division centered in ath-letics--seven enthusiastic Master Sergeants (Juniors) were the backbone of our team--Bob Deuterman, Bob Thompson, Bus Adkins, Graden Brooks, Herman Brooks, Sharon Cheek, and Charles V att, Two petite vivacious, distinctly feminine Master Sergeants, Maranell Mason and Ruth Frantz, cheered our boys to victory in unusually novel formations. •JUNIOR RESPONSE After the colossal advice we have just received we feel that v e should drop a few hints to our dear sophisticated Senior classmates. Some may be heeded, and others, well for the others, you listen in sometime, same station next year. The girls of the Atlanta High School are having a get-together to decide what to do with the two Senior traitors, Don and Ralph. The very idea, going out of town for girl friends. What's the matter, Barbara? Doesn't mother believe in marriage certificates or did he proposo? After all, we are good friends of yours; you could confide in us. Cook, the night you washed your hands with your gloves on there was a peculiar odor in the air. And wc also suggest you show r.iss Bushell how the little moron ties his shoe. Betty Bateman, we've heard tales about that engagement ring, or was it a wodding ring? You've aroused much suspicion. Honest, we wouldn't tell a soul. From all outward appearances the Sophomore country girls are easy to get, but Ward, don't try to get so close to the Alumni girl when you have a cold. After all, you know there is a limit. Flossie, did you by any chance, make Perry Williams eat that apple pie to economize or have his tastes changed? As for Ed, we suggest you treat that Junior classmate of ours a little bit nicer. WHAT would her boy-friend think if he knew? It is understood that mistakes are sometimes made in twin sisters, but does Albert think Sarah resembles you that much, Shirley? Bob It., where is your graduation ring? The idea, giving it to a Sophomore instead of a Senior. Watch your award letters. The wolves are kinda thick around here. Hal Hal Hal So the spell has been broken. And.‘by a Junior boy, too. IJaggie, were you disgusted or couldn't you resist that athletic physique? Weymuth, we feel you should get to know your graduating class better. They are great teachers in all arts as they have seen active duty in good old A. C. H. S. Marian, it came to us by the grape vine that you learned to walk. V e' 11 have to see it before we'll believe it. We’re from Missouri Are red-haired blind dates the only thing you can find, Percie? Gee, Bobbie, that angelic look sure disillusions people. Go ahead and tell them the type of book that Jim let you read. Geneva, you shock us to no end. Weren't you ever told that swearing wasn't connected with nice girls, and especially around smaller children after a fire drill. Casablanca, Casablance. Say, doosn't that name sound familiar? Let's sec. Presents, presents. How we know. Ruth's got a friend in the service making $50 a day--onco a monthl Betty Mijsick, what arc these strange creatures you are working on? You talk about it so much we arc rather curious. The idea seems to have originated in Bloomington. Right? Rosie, don't kid us. You know you'd forget to go get your diploma if they pronounced your name correct. And anyway who would want to change their name for just one night? Doris, are you sure he’s the ono? Real sure now? Take our advice and chock all tho good and bad points before coming to a definite conclusion. (No jitterbug, no nothing.) John, was it really that bad? We thought you'd get over Eaton and pick on some lucky girl still in high school but we are about to give up hope. A large cone, small girl and lots of hopes. That’s Bet-tie Joan Monzel. What wo can't understand is why she won't accept a wrist watch from a forgotten flame. And now, trusting that there are no hard feelings over this harsh criticism, wc wish to say goodbye, sending all of our love with you. SOPHOMORE CLASS President-----------------Roger Karrick Vice President-—--------Bertwin Behrends Secretary-Treasurer--------Marie Snook Advisor--------------------Mr. Denning First Row: Bernard Behrends, Mary Lou Satterfield, Norma Turner, Bertwin Behrends, Roger Karrick, Marie Snook, Willie Kindred, Pat Brandt, Sugene Brown. Seoond Row: Arlene Smith, Carson Upton, Jim Tuttle, Sileen Heft, Mr. Denning, Don Taylor, Frances Hafley, Pat Burns. Third Row: Prisoilla Applegate, Mary L. Wright, Bill Martini, Charles Swearingen, Carl Williams, Ruth Pruitt, Maxine Amberg. Fourth Row: Joyce Miller, Vivian Mitchell, Marilynn Swearingen, Tom Speciale, Phyllis Chrisman, LaVerne Becker. CORPORAL (SOPHOMORE) HIGHLIGHTS Oh yes, even our division activities felt the pinch of war, for meat rationing kept the class from closing the year with the once all too common hamburger fry, such as was enjoyed last fall at Pat Brandt's home. General RAIH stopped our Keep 'Em Flyin' entry for the Home Coming parade, but we received a dollar. The boys from our group, Carson Upton, V illie Kindred, Donald Taylor, Thomas Specials, Roger Karrick, Bertwin Beh-rends, and Charles Swearingen made places for themselves in athletics. Our girls too often had the tendency to Go Over The Hill (artistic way of referring to unauthorized absence). As a result the guilty feminine Corporals found themselves in the Guardhouse (detention period) for many evenings keeping the rookies company. We must have never known the golden rule of the army: Keep your eyes open and your mouth shut for although we were Corporals, we evidently hadn't been completely transformed by the Hardening Process, The most complicated maneuvers accomplished this year were two broadcasts from the English room to the assembly. These were entirely original programs which could never have been accomplished except through the patience and interest shown by those who experimented every free moment until it worked. We were happy to have Roger Karrick represent us in the cheerleading group which was the finest it has been for years. Major Roger Karrick (President), Captain Bertwin Beh-rends (Vice President), and First Lieutenant Marie Snook (Secretary-Treasurer), with Colonel John Denning, directed the advances of the Corporals (Sophomores) during the year. FRESHMAN CLASS President----------------Dick Gilbert Vice President-----------Walter Tabb Secretary-Treasurer------Weldon Cheek Advisor------------------Miss Johnson First Row: Jean Harmon, Eileen Larson, Walter Tabb, Dick Gilbert, Weldon Cheek, Helen Vogt, Hean Hout. Second Row: Bill Purcell, Betty Karrick, Matilda Bishop, Gretchen Hieronymus, Bill Baker, Miss Johnson. Third Row: Wayne Polley, Yale Young, Russell Hayter, Bill Riddle, Dick Schmidt. HISTORY OF BUCK PRIVATES OF '42 (Freshies) Prospective Second Lieutenants of 1946 were guided carefully in the first year in this mighty army of high school by Major Gilbert (President), Captain Tabb (Vice President), and First Lieutenant Weldon Cheek (Secretary-Treasurer), ably assisted by Colonel Dorothy Johnson (class advisor). Although most of our year was spent in basic training, as rookies, we were out for several important maneuvers. The first was the float made by us to enter in the Homecoming parade. This maneuver was won by Rain which spoiled all competition. We received a dollar anyway. The march (hike) to the dam for a weiner roast was even more fun--except for Colonel Stubblefield of the Junior class, who had accompanied us, had tho misfortune to hurt her ankle badly. The most spectacular showing made by more Buck Privates was in the Athletic Division. Here they helped the wins to be high for Atlanta this year. These were Dick Gilbert, Dick Schmidt, Wayne Polly, and Corky Cheek, all who received awards at the athletic banquet. Perhaps our main dramatic tactics were shown in our endeavor to dramatize in assembly the history back of a new song, Molly Pitcher , which Miss Knowles had introduced the week before. Perhaps we failed often in the intricacies of Military Courtesy because we just didn't take to the Hardening Process for rookies. All too often you see some of our Yardbirds (one who for misdeed spends most of his time in menial labor) in that famous eighth hour. As we have been promoted from Buck Privates to First Class Privates and will be promoted through our four years to Second Lieutenants, we hope to add to our history even greater things. 8TH GRADE President-------------------- Gene Brandt Vice President--------------- Jack Brandt Secretary-Treasurer-------Phyllis Frantz Advisor-------------------Mr. McCullough First Row: Marjorie Rogers, Marilyn McCombs, Gene Brandt, Phyllis Frantz, Jack Brandt, Melba Miller, Mary L. Williams. Second Row: Ray Bateman, Orville Compton, Dorothy Mitchell, Arthur Pech, Leta McRoberts, Bobby Speciale, Billy Horn. Third Row: Harold Brooks, Carolyn Patton, Wilma Baldwin, Glendon Cook, Joan Wiseman, Kathryn Womack, Mr. McCullough. K. F.'s In September of 1935 a group of twenty future K. P.'s v as greeted by the sweet Miss Sweet. During the year we lost five. We advanced through the second grade with Miss Lola Daniels as our teacher and a gain of two now boys. Grade three found us in the room of the loveable and patient Miss Carlock. Three more boys were added. Tho chief attraction for us in our fourth grade with Hiss McClure was a good citizenship club. How wo numbered twenty-three. Struggling diligently through the fundamentals of fractions, we were guided by Miss Hoepfncr. This yoar Marjorie Ann Rogers, who is with us now, joined our group. Hiss Oldaker gave us our last grade school training for next year we would be in Junior Iiighl A gain of fivo was made this year. Only one of these has remained along with us to date--Leta McRoborts. Initiation into the Booster Club made us feel as though wo wore old-timers in Junior High. Our faithful pedagogues were Miss Keinlo and Mr. McCullough. Boys were always joining our class. Two more did this year and one of those, Arthur Pech is still with us. This year 3ix of us served as ushers at the commencement. Major Gene Brandt gave the response for us. Even being K. P. s (eighth graders) elated us this year. And to think that our work v as done as a part of the high schoolI Evidently the practicing the boys began in the sixth grade did us lots of good as our K. P.'s won the Logan County Junior High Trophy. We're quite musical, too, as we have three members of The Crew , one in the Musical Imps , and then there's Billy Horn, Ray Bateman, and Wilma Baldwin, all three outstanding soloists. Ray and Wilma represented us in the State Contest tiiis year. We're looking forward to being actually in high school and being Buck Privates next fall. STUDENT COUNCIL ATALANTA STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL Student Council reporting! Stand by for important informat ionl Commanding officer Bob Kindred, aided by Bus Adkins and LaVerne Becker skillfully led their forces through complicated maneuvers in deciding weighty problems; financing cheerleader outfits, supervising school parties and assisting the Juniors with the Prom. Members are: Bob Kindred, President; Bus Adkins, Vice President; LaVerne Becker, Secretary-Treasurer; Seniors--Geneva McLean, Betty Minick, Doris Horn; Juniors—Maranell Mason, Merlin Wilmert, Ruth Frantz; Sophomoresr-Dick Gilbert, Weldon Cheek, Walter Tabb; Eighth Grade--Jack Brandt, Gene Brandt, Phyllis Frantz. ATALANTA STAFF This literary masterpiece wa3 colaborated by the intellectual persons here named. Editor-in-Chief------------ Assistant Editor----------- Business Manager----------- Assistant Business Managers Literary Editors Activities------ Sports Editors-- Calendar-------- Humor and Gossip Art-------- Typists---- Snapshots-' Class Poem- Advisors— -------Bobbie Dreher -------Geneva McLean --------Ward Taylor ------John Applegate Donald Turner Robert Kindred ------Bobbie Dreher Marian Rogers ----Florence Hardin Rosellen Hoer r ---------Ward Taylor Robert Kindred Edward Kindred -------Mary Purcell -------Betty Minick Marguerite Speciale Ruth Cochran Shirley Bishop ------Kenneth Cook ---Florence H ardin Mary Purcell ---Barbara Mitchell Bettie Menzel ---------Doris Horn Betty Bateman -------Miss Bushell Miss Howmiller GIRLS' GLEE CLUB BOYS GLEE CLUB BAND GLEE CLUBS The Glee Clubs were divided into Junior and Senior groups this year. The Junior Club is composed of the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades, meeting the second hour. The Senior groups, composed of the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades, meet the third hour twice each week. It was felt that by this division, more could be accomplished. Members of the Girls Junior Club are: Jean Hout, Pres- ident; Katherine Womack, Vice-president; Wilma McRoberts, Secretary-Treasurer; Dorothy Larson, Phyllis Frantz, Librarians; Phyllis Applegate, Matilda Bishop, Wilma Baldwin, Virginia Cook, Gilbcrta Gordon, Pearl Edith Hafley, Gretchen Hieronymus, Marjorie Hamblin, Jean Harmon, Rachel Harmon, Lois Jean Kindred, Betty Karrick, Norma Karrick, Aileen Larson, Melba Miller, Dorothy Mitchell, Leta McRoberts, Marilyn McCombs, Ina Mae Murray, Carolyn Patton, Phyllis Purcell, Biddie Sue Rich, Marjorie Ann Rogers, Margaret Ann Taylor, Helen Vogt, Mary Louise Williams, and Joan Wiseman. Members of the Girls’ Senior Club are: Bettie Menzel, President; Mary Jackson, Vice President; LaVerne Becker, Sec-re tary-Treasurer; Vivian Mitchell, Marilyn Swearingen, Librarians; Maxine Amberg, Priscilla Applegate, Betty Brandt, Phyllis Chamberlin, Mary Ellen Kindred, Joyce Miller, Ruth Pruitt, Arlene Smith, Marie Snook, Norma Turner, Marian Thompson, and Mary Purcell. Members of the Boys’ Junior Club are: Frank Ryan, Pres- ident; Chester Ilout, Vice-President; Bill Gordon, Secretary-Treasurer; Orville Compton, Librarian; Jin Ash, Ray Batoman, Gene Brandt, Jack Brandt, Harold Brooks, Edward Bevard, Glen-don Cook, Tommy Fay, Billie Gaither, Robert Leo Gresham, Guy Gipson, Bill Korn, Harry Johnson, Lyle Karrick, William Loy, Frank Lauer, Bill Pack, Richard Phillips, Bill Purcell, Bobby Speciale, Bruce Young, Bob Mayberry. Members of the Boys’ Senior Club are: Kenneth Cook, President; Donald Turner, Vice-President; Bill Martinie, Secretary-Treasurer; Eugene Brown, Konnoth Purcell, and Tommy Speciale. The accompanists for the year wero Norma Turner, Gretchon Hieronymus, and Jim Ash. BAND This year our band has improved greatly in spite of circumstances that kept them from all meeting in one full rehearsal. It was divided into two classes: the seventh, eighth, and ninth grades meeting the second hour, and the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades mooting the third hour once a woek, instead of twice a week as was done last year. The following are enrolled in band: Priscilla Applegate, Ray Bateman, LaVerne Becker, Bertwin Behrends, Gone Brandt, Jack Brandt, Patty Brandt, Eugene Brown, Orville Compton, Glendon Cook, Kenneth Cook, Barbara Dreher, Dick Gilbert, Florence Hardin, Joan Harmon, Grctchen Hieronymus, Rosellon Hoerr, Jean Hout, Bill Horn, Roger Karrick, Ailecn Larson, Bill Martinie, Geneva McLean, Dorothy Mitchell, Vivian Mitchell, Bill Riddle, Marjorie Rogers, Dick Schmidt, Donald Turner, Norma Turner, Merlin V ilmcrt, Last summer the band had practico oach Monday night and gave concerts on Thursday nights. To start the school year the whole band went to the Christian Church and played during the registration at the P, T, A. convention. The band got back to school a little earlier than they had expected, so they practiced marching and playing on the street for the first time this year. V e were greatly disappointed when it rained the day of the Homecoming and wo didn't got to march. The most popular section of the band this year is The Crew . It is composed of Billy H0rn, Dick Gilbert, Jack Brandt, Gone Brandt, Jimmy Ash, and Billy Pack. They have given us many nice performances. During the Christmas vacation we played at the High School Alumni game. They gave us the proceeds, $26.27 to help buy the uniforms we hope to wear some day. in the Musical Revue, The Road To Happiness, The Crew and The Ensemble , composed of Geneva McLean, Billy Horn, LaVerne Becker, and Rosellon Hoerr, porformod. Another musical group has recently been organized. The Imps composed of Ann Ash, Dorothy Larson, Ailcen Larson, Ina Mae Murray, Grctchon Hieronymus, Joan Hout, and Dorothy Mitcholl made their debut in assembly March 31. They not only play but sing a'capella beautifully. SPOTLIGHT STAFF AERONAUTICS THE SPOTLIGHT SHINES ON The Senior English Class under the supervision of Miss Close and Miss Bushell again published the school scandal sheet, The Spotlight , so named by the class of � 41. The outstanding issue of the year was the Christmas one which was the largest and most colorful. Editor----------- Assistant Editor Business Manager Sports----------- Music------------ Home Economics--Jokes and Humor- News— Classes -------- ? Of The V oek-- Alumni----------- Calendar--------- Art-------------- Typists---------- Advisors--------- -------Geneva McLean ------John Applegate ---------V ard Taylor ----------Ed Kindred -----Rosellen Iloerr -------Marian Rogers --------Betty Miniclc Marguerite Speciale --------Mary Purcell ----Barbara Mitchell Betty Bateman -----Florence Hardin --------Ruth Cochran Shirley Bishop Marguerite Speciale --------Kenneth Cook --------Mary Purcell Florence Hardin ---------Miss Close Miss Bushell AERONAUTICS This year a new course. Aeronautics, was introduced into the Atlanta High School curriculum. The primary purpose of the course Is to equip students who are about to enter military service with a basic foundation for further specialization and others who expect to serve on the factory front so that they can do more skilled jobs and win a faster promotion. Even those who do not expect to enter industry or war should learn the fundamentals of aeronautics because such basic knowledge enters into every phase of our modern life. To win in war, and the peace this war will bring the world, all of us must know, understand and use such simple essential facts that are presented in a course or aeronautics, such as meterology, the subject of weather, radio communication, air navigation, aircraft engines, aerodynamics, or keeping the plane aloft and in flight, and airplane structures . The influences of aviation on civilian life are revolutionary. It is not only abolishing our sense of distances but also in reshaping basic human geography and remolding the internal and external relationships of national and continental population groups. Our age is rapidly becoming air minded, V e should know the safety and joy of flying, and how the airplane is growing in commercial importance and how it is promoting better relationships among nations. Mr. Denning, the instructor, had a class of seven boys which included Kenneth Cook, Robert Deuternan, Robert Kindred, Ed Kindred, Don Turner, Jim Tuttle, and Dill Riddle. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS’ PHYSICAL EDUCATION GIRL SCOUTS GIRLS' BASKETBALL JUNIOR G. A. A. G. A. A. THE CREW CHEER LEADERS SENIOR PLAY JUNIOR PLAY EARTHQUAKE SHAKES ATLANTA On November 13, 1942, and Friday at that--the large crowd who gathered to see Sally's Private Earthquake was rocked by laughter at the feuding fathers portrayed by Bob Deuterman and Bob Thompson. The plot centered about the enmity of these two old gentlemen, and the complications which their feud generated in the lives of their children. The part of a promising young Romeo was played by Bus Adkins and the girl of his dreams, Sally Judkins, was played by Mara-nell Mason. Doc (Barrett Rogers) was advising everybody in the play. Mom (Phyllis Chamberlin) spoke her mind for once and Pop was all but overcome. Larry (Jim Loy) and Alice (Betty Brandt) who were in love, were handicapped by having fathers who forbade their seeing each other. The hot-dog stand next door to the Judkins brought the old quarrel to a head. The stand was owned by handsome Joe Medrana (Graden Brooks) and his sister, Rose (Ruth Frantz). Sally's pals--Janie and Angie (Juanita Menzel and Mary Ellen Kindred) helped her bring the quarrel to an end and unite the feuding fathers. Between curtains of the second and third acts, the class presented Miss Close, who had directed their play, with a pair of white kid gloves. LAUGHING GAS GIVEN BY SENIORS The rip-snorting, insanely merry farco, Laughing Gas , was successfully presented Monday evening, April 19, 1943, with a record crowd present. The story concerned Penny Whitman (Betty Batoman) and her sister, Vivian (Bobbie Dreher), who decided to spend their summer vacation in New York and brought along their Aunt Amy, (Betty Minick) as chaperon. In Greenwich Village they found a furnished apartment in a dilapidated but picturesque old house, and immediately became involved in a breathless mystery. In the house the girls met the Italian landlady, Mrs. Merlino (Bettic Menzol) a Swedish maid, Olga (Rosollen Hoerr), a mystory writer, Chris Wynn (Ward Taylor), a radio actor, Paul Van Doren, (John Applegate), a surrealist poet, Flavia Winterspear (Florence Hardin), a broadway chorus girl, Kitty Doe (Doris Horn), a policeman, Ambrose Rosenblocm (Edward Kindred), and Judge Haley (Kenneth Cook). In the swift moving events which followed, a murder was solved, a missing necklace was found, and the wedding of Kitty and Rosie took place. As a token of appreciation from the cast, Kenneth Cook presented Miss Close, their director, with a petite, but interesting box which contained a gold heart locket. SENIORS HAVE HOLIDAY IN HAWAII Sunny Hawaii--The Paradise of All Islands--The Crossroads of the Pacific — Palm Trees Swaying--Soft Winds--Beautiful Girlsl A certain Kahuna magic of the Juniors helped their guests, the Seniors, to almost believe for the moment they were having a real holiday in Blue Hawaii. Fragrant colorful flowers--small tables, glowing with the tiny flickering romantic light of candles—all profusely laden with tropical fruits and flowers--such was the sight which greeted each guest. At each place expectant eager oyes found miniature Hawaiian guitars filled with choice nuts and mints. Picturesque place cards and programs combined stood nearby. Glancing through the program, we found it interesting to guess what each was, just as we wondered about the native food. To a background of soft Hawaiian music the following native feast was served by native girls. LUAU Tree Melon Cocktail Chicken Royale Hawaiian Volcanoes with Lava Les Greene Pois Diamond Head Mountain Rolls Butter Jole Waikiki Ice and Breakers Kopee With merry Paul Merry serving as toastmaster, things moved pleasantly and smoothly through a cleverly planned program. Aloha---------Maranell Mason, Jr. President The Royal Palm-Goneva McLean, Sr, President Mele-------------------------Ward and Sharon Crossroads of the Pacific---------Mr. Wright Kahuna Magic--------------------Betty Minick Mele-------------------------Rosellen Hoerr At the conclusion of the program, native waitresses, Jean Harmon, Priscilla Applegate, Wilma McRoberts, Aileen Larson, Marie Snook, and Joyce Miller, gave their departing friends lois to remember their short holiday on the isle. Each guest cruised away from this island with a longing to extend the holiday longer, but the ship carried them nearer and nearer the states and once again their holiday was over. 31. School begins 9. Organization of classes. 11. Baseball game at Latham. 16. Fire drill--skinned knees. 18, P. T. A. reception for teachers. 18. Baseball game at New Holland. 18. Sophomores and Juniors have a weiner roast. 21. Betty Bateman gets her Gob”. II 2. Baseball game at Season. 5. Marian Rogers fell down stairs. 6. Basdball game with Elkhart, 9. Baseball game with Hartsburg. 9. Six weoks tests are over. 9. High School party. 10. Miss Carpenter becomes Mrs. Stubblefield. 14. Seniors have pictures taken. Got out half day. 20. Dramatic Club meeting and only one person present. 21. P. T. A. meeting. 29. Typhoid immunization of high school students. thwKs 6 virsb 6. High School Confercnco and no school for students. 13. Sally’s Private Earthquake. 13. 7ho followed the teachers out of town? 17. Basketball season is open. Game at Latham. 18. P. T. A. meeting. 20. End of second six weeks. Look at all the sorrowful faces, 25. Basketball game at Bloomington. (M Basketball game at Elkhart. Game with Hartsburg, here. REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR 1 Game with Kenny, here. High School party. Girls, why was the gym door slightly open? Game with McLean, here. Game at Williamsville. Basketball gone at Hartsburg. P. T. A. program in gym. High School party. No teachersl Christmas vacation begins. 26. Thanksgiving vacation. Pec. 7JH AZ c ft'cn 4. School begins again. 4. Miss Bushell skips school. Toothache? We wonderI 5. Baskotball game at LeRoy. 8. Game with Williamsville, here. 11. Barbara Mitchell ends vacation. 15. End of six weeks. 16. Basketball game at Mt. Pulaski. 18. High School party. 20. Game with Trinity, here. 22. Game with LeRoy, here. 25. 27. 28. 30. County Tournament. 2. Basketball game at Heyworth. 5. Basketball game at McLean. 8. The Road To Happiness . 9. Game with Elkhart, here. 10. Pictures taken for Atalanta. 12. Game at Waynesvilie. 12. Vacation. 12. Ward Taylor ends romance. 15. Roses from New Caledonia? Why, Hiss Close! 16. Game with Mt. Pulaski, here, 17. Mr. Beck talks in assembly. 18. Mr. Wright has lumbago. 19. Game with Lexington, there. 20. Three students involved in casualty.. 22. 23. No school. Rationing problems. 24. High School party. 25. Group of Seniors go on a spin. Tshi Tshi 26. Basketball game at Trinity. 26. End of fourth six weeks. Wheee. 2. 3. 4. 5. Regional Tournament. 13. Marguerite Speciale cause of duel. 17. Jim Tuttle shoots Miss Knowles. 19. Some Sophomores play pool in McLean. Naughty. Naughty. 26. Donnie Taylor falls in love£ ' 29. Senior girls go to Lincoln to work at Rationing Board. 1. Result of Senior fall from fire drill. 9. End of fifth six weeks and more sorrowful faces. 10. Girls take Civil Service Exam. 13. April snow I Dick Webb speaks in assembly. WhatTs the matter, e:—-P girls? «. 16. Miss Johnson plays hooky . Qt 16. Donnie ends romance. 0 28. Vote for candidates for King andC b rr™ Queen of the Prom. ---—“ 29. Students register for next year GpaDU t ohT 8. Junior-Senior Banquet' and prom. 13. Band Concert. 14. Seniors get out of school. 19. P. T. A. Musical Festival. 21. Junior High Commencement. 23. Baccalaureate Services. 24. Commencement. And school is over for good, for the Seniors BASEBALL First Row: Carson Upton, Bob Kindred, Bob Thompson, Ward Taylor, Bus Adkins. Second Row: Mr. McCullough, Don Taylor, Bob Deuterman, Graden Brooks, Sharon Cheek, Weldon Cheek, Manager. September 7 Atlanta 10 Latham 5 September 18 Atlanta 8 New Holland 6 October 2 Atlanta 2 Beason 1 (extra inning) October 6 Atlanta 3 Elkhart 0 October 9 Atlanta 11 Hartsburg 0 The record Of no losses earned for our baseball team the title of undisputed champions and a silver trophy to add to the growing collection of wins . Ward Taylor and Carson Upton led the team, batting more than five hundred. The Seniors of the team were: Ward Taylor, second base; Bob Kindred, pitcher. Juniors were: Bob Thompson, catcher; Sharon Cheek, first base; Bus Adkins, short stop; Graden Brooks, third base; Bob Deuterman, left field. Sophomores were: Don Taylor, right field; Carson Upton, center field. “A” CLUB First Row: Kenneth Cook, Donald Taylor, Bob Kindred, Ward Taylor, Bus Adkins, Carson Upton. Second Row: Herman Brooks, Bob Thompson, Edward Kindred, Sharon Cheek, Bob Deuterman, Graden Brooks. The most exclusive and most colorful club in school this year is the newly organized A Club. The color oozes from the bright red and white A s. The exclusiveness is because the organization welcomes only those who have earned their major letter for sports. The lettermen have chosen as their first officers, Bus Adkins, president; Bob Kindred, vice-president; Bob Deuterman, secretary-treasurer. Their main duties this year have been concerned with the organization of their club, and a committee was appointed to write a constitution. BASKETBALL Varsity Team First Rove Herman Brooks, Sharon Cheek, Graden Brooks, Bus Adkins, Ward Taylor, Bob Deuterman. Seoond Row: Mr. McCullough, Bob Thompson, Charles Watt, Bob Kindred, Carson Upton, Ed Kindred, Manager, “B Team First Row: Dick Gilbert, Dick Schmidt, Don Taylor, Weldon Cheek, Carson Upton. Second Row: Tom Specials, Willie Kindred, Charles Swearingen, Bertwin Behrends, Wayne Polley. BASKETBALL CALENDAR FOR 1942 and 1943 November Docember January February 17 Latham 26 Atlanta 35 27 Bloomington 44 Atlanta 39 1 Elkhart 26 Atlanta 32 4 Hartsburg 18 Atlanta 42 8 Kenney 19 Atlanta 33 11 McLean 30 Atlanta 46 18 Williamsvilla 30 Atlanta 43 22 Hartsburg 30 Atlanta 33 30 Alumni 29 Atlanta 32 5 LeRoy 23 Atlanta 37 8 Williamsvillo 27 Atlanta 43 16 Mt. Pulaski 38 Atlanta 26 20 Trinity 36 Atlanta 26 22 LeRoy 32 Atlanta 42 2 Heyworth 29 Atlanta 50 5 McLean 30 Atlanta 35 9 Elkhart 44 Atlanta 48 12 Waynesville 20 Atlanta 44 16 Mt. Pulaski 31 Atlanta 35 19 Lexington 33 Atlanta 35 23 Tremont 23 Atlanta 34 26 Trinity 26 Atlanta 29 County Tournament (Lincoln) January 25 Latham 30 Atlanta 47 27 Emdon 17 Atlanta 49 28 Hartsburg 18 Atlanta 16 29 Elkhart 30 Atlanta 35 Regional Tournament (Lincoln) March 3 McLean 35 Atlanta 39 4 Mt. Pulaski 35 Atlanta 26 BASKETEALL Under the guidance of Coach Phil McCullough, Atlanta enjoyed one of its best seasons in many years. The Red and White won 21 games while losing only 6. Most of the lost games were with outstanding teams, and we were never defeated very badly. The teams to whom we lost were Bloomington, Lincoln, Ilartsburg, and Trinity once each and to Mt. Pulaski twice. Wo also defeated Trinity and Mt, Pulaski once each during the season. In the County Tournament Atlanta was the favorite to win. In the first round of play the boys lived up to expectations by knocking off Latham 47-19. The second game also was an easy win, the victim being a weak Emden team; however in tho semi-finals, the boys were definitely off form, especially on their shots. We were playing Hartsburg, a team we had already defeated twice, once by a wide margin. At the end of the third quarter the score was tied at only 13 apiece. Each team made a dree throw during the entire fourth quarter, leaving the score at 14 as v e went into a three minute overtime. Hartsburg scored a basket, but Atlanta came back with another just before the overtime period ended. The second overtime was sudden death for us as one of the Hartsburg boys sand a long shot on the first play, which spelled defeat for Atlanta by an 18-16 score. The next night we played Elkhart for third place honors and defeated them by a score of 35-30. We were rated high in the Regional Tournament, but were not expected to win. We drew McLean for the first game and nosed them out 39-35. The next night we played Mt, Pulaski and our team was weakened wjien the Brooks brothers and Bob Deuterman were ill and Ward Taylor was injured in a fall. The game was very close for throe quarters. During the fourth the boys began to tire and Pulaski gradually pulled away to a 35-26 victory. All in all it v as a very successful season, but we all hope that next year will be evon better. HILARIOUS SCANDAL This is station A. C. II. S. originating fror.i the nosey Senior Class, bringing yo i the latest highlights in gossip— L-I-S-T-E-N---- You should have seen Mr. McCullough proudly displaying his piece of wood from Paul Revere's home. There is one born----Oh, never mind. Marian, you really break the records! Going nearly twelve years of school without being kissed and then let a Freshman break the spell at that. Get in line boys. Donnie, did you like the smell of the blackboard or was there a particular reason for your standing thero? Which flavor did you like best? The speed demon of the first year typing class is Gravy. Wlien it comes to a timed test, ho tells the rest to go on and ho will catch up with them. Ruth Pruitt, we can always tell where you are by your laugh. It didn't take long for the nows to get around when J03s and Mr. Denning locked themselves in the central court of the school building. It was either fly or use the vocal cords. Maxine, what on earth would you do without your trusty Ford? J Oh, my goodness! An earthquake! oh, it was just Russell Hayter falling out of his seat. What is this we hear about you turning your head to the wall every time Chuck gets ready to whisper, LaVerne? Or was he trying to whisper? Willie, why do you hang around a certain girl so much if you insist you don't like her? Don't be so bashful. If you didn't watch Bernard so much, Matilda, maybe he wouldn't pester you the way he does. Where do all of Pat Brandt's boy friends go and leave her to walk home by herself? Hermie, what do you mean by riding around with those McLean girls when Joyce is home sick in bed? Betty Brandt, when you roll those big eyes at Termite we can just see him wilt. And Barrett Wayne, we thought you were one of these loyal men. Did you enjoy the show? Possum, you seem to make up all the tricks but back out when the time comes. Maybe if you would carry out your plans for a change, it would be more fun. Maranell, did you enjoy looking at the Atalanta pictures? We know you admire your big Sis, Tom S., but you don't need to be late every morning just because she is. That giggle of Mary Lou Williams keeps her down in the office three-fourths of her school days. Can't you cut down your visits about one-half, Mary Lou? Roger, what is the main attraction in McLean for you and Bill Riddle? Can't you give us one little hint?------or shall we? For such a little girl, Kathryn, you have quite a temper. Eileen just wanted the window up, but it caused a lot of disturbance. Bernard, we see that you are wearing colored glasses now. What have you seen that was so bright on your eyes? Oh, we think the Crew make wonderful girls I Boys, are you going to make ballet dancing your profession? Mary Ellen, have you taken up letter writing as a hobby? If anyone has heard the name Wolf Kindred and are in doubt of what it means, you might ask 3obbie Dreher. We are sure she has sore ideas. Bill H0rn is our big little boy. Ke is so big he can get into mischief and he is so little he can't be seen getting into it. Jim Loy and Bill Martini, not read Merlin's private love Isn't it odd that we have as different as night and day. down a little? don't you know that you should letters? two brothers in school who are Bill Purcell, can't you calm Marilyn Swearingen, why don't you make up your mind whether or not Julian is the one. From what we hear you keep the post office hot. Priscilla A., the very idea, taking your best girlfriend's fellowl We see that Bertwin B, is still with the gas business, although some of those days are gone forever. Gene Brown, why do you like to play pool with Hominy so much? Iris and Virginia Bristow just won't loosen up. Come on girls, let's have a little excitement from you. If some of the Sophomore girls would take after Patsy Burns, maybe there wouldn't be so much unnecessary noise. Phyllis Frantz, are you still mourning over Wilmert? Eileen Heft, we have heard so many tales about you, there are just too many to choose from. The two Mary Lou's just can't be separated. What did Cal say, Arlene, when you started some of the old tricks that your sister didn't get finished last year? Wheeeee. There goes a Chevie around the corner on two wheels. That's Just Phyllis Chrisman dodging her mother. Bob Deuterman, we are beginning to believe that you are hen-pecked. We know it's fun to make-believe, Mary J., but surely experience must have taught you much accuracy. Marvin S., your sister is a pretty good alibi isn't she? (V e know she is only ten. ) Aileen Larson, we see that you and Dick are still making eyes at each other. You should have been ashamed of yourself, Yale Young. Just think how you must have embarrassed Marian with your bold ways. Dick Schmidt, don't be 30 nosey when Doris is trying to write a mission of love. What wa3 the matter, Rosellen? Couldn't you wait? Aheml Marie Snook is one of the rowdy Sophomores. Come on, Marie, giggle for us. Some people have all the breaks. Frances H., you are really lucky, having two men when some of us can't get one. Phyllis Chamberlin, you shouldn't walk around in such a daze. V e don't blame you for being so happy though. In Junior High, Sharon held the title of the Brutal Lover. Are you trying to regain that title, Termite? What happened to you, Janeria? Who hit you in the eye? Marian Thompson, we hear that you don't like to be teased. Who is that soldier's picture that you carry? With all the spunk Juanita has, she should go far. Oh, by the way, Juanita, has your wish come true yet? We wonder if Norma Turner is going to grow up and be like her big brother. Low and Behold! Dick Gilbert, you shouldn't get so jealous of Aileen. It's bad on the heart. The only thing we can figure out for Bob Thompson is that he is in love. Jean Harmon, v e hear that Donnie is in love. He says that it is the real thing this time. What do you say? Next time you make a date, Jean Hout, be sure and leave your address. Even though you enjoy boxing, Walter, you shouldn't try it in school. Betty K., it must be nice to have a friend who will let you wear his watch. Frank Lauer, quit blushing so. You are beginning to look like a beacon. Billy Baker, our Courier boy, should really be in the groove after all the papers he has swung. Say girls, we have a soldier in high school! Wayne, when did you join the Armed Forces? Biddie Sue and Wilma Me. are like two peas in a pod. Thanks, for keeping up the Freshman morale. Gretchen, you seem to be an all-around girl in music. Although you appear to be quiet, you make up for lost time when you get hold of an instrument. Thanks, Jim Tutle, for taking some snaps for the Ata- lanta----especially of those who don't like to have their picture taken. When Carson gets you a date Bus, we don't believe you should back out just because a group was standing there when she came up. Ray, how cone you carry a picture of Melba M. in your wallet if you are in love with Marilyn M.? Are you in doubt? What Sophomore accidentally got a table at the Pool Hall next to a blond headed McLean boy? Vivian, was that an accident? USE QUACKS One of these you may have heard. Please, read the rest and smile. They nay not be so very suporb. But, we hope it was worth your while. Miss Close: Donnie, use the word mechanize in a sentence. Donnie T.: The soldier boys were mechanize at the pretty girls, Doris K.: We are going to give Betty Bateman a shower. Barbara M.: Goody, count me in. I'll bring the soap. Mamma's darling. Papa's delight. But somebody else's on Saturday night. Jack B.; Do you know what the rich flea did? Gene B.: No, what? Jack B.: Ho bought himself a dog. Marilyn S.: Say, did you hear about the big fight? Mary J.: No, what was it? Marilyn: A kitten licked his paw. In the parlor there were throe. She, the parlor lamp and ho. One too many there, no doubt. So the parlor lamp went out. Kenny Cook: Suppose you were cast away on a deserted island with only one book, what book would you choose? Jim T.: That's casy--Boat Building For The Amateur. Mr. Denning: What is the chief source of heat? Corky C.: (half asleep) Cold. Miss Bushell: I went to the dentist today. Florence H.: Does the tooth still ache? Miss Bushell: I don’t know. He kept it. Mis3 Close: When was Rone built? Gravy B.: At night. Miss Close: Who told you that? Gravy: You did. You said Rone wasn’t built in a day. I an no Southern beauty, I am no Northern rose, I’m just a little Western girl. With freckles on my nose. Bob Short: What makes your car jerk so when you first put it into gear? Ralph Bristol: That proves it to be a real car. It Is anxious to start. Florence Hardin: Shirley, have you talked to Taylor? Shirley Bishop: No, why? What have you done now? Florence: Nothing that w n't be told. A dancea, a data Perchancea, out lata--A classa, a quizza No passa, gee whizza. Ed Kindred: There are fifteen girls in my class, and I have never kissed one of them. Bob Kindred: Which one is that? Mr. Merry: Whatl You want $10 a night for playing? That’s ridiculous in these times. You must charge by the note. Jack Brandt: No, I charge by the mile. I play the slide trombone. Ruth F.: Why do you wear such loud socks? Sharon Cheek: To keep my feet awake. Marian R.: I can lie in bed and see the sun rise. Rosellen H.: That’s nothing. I can sit in the dining room and see the kitchen sink. Barrett Wayne Rogers: This is an excellent floor. Katherine Womack: Then why dance on my feet? Please don't worry about a long war . It will last only ninety days, or less, bec'ause: A neighbor says his brother-in-lav has been drafted and that this man never stays with anything more than ninety days. Why didn't we think of this before? Doctor: Never nind saying Ah yet; l� m not ready to look at your tonsils. Donald Turner: Sorry--I should have said Wow . I just caught a glimpse of your new nurse. Two young ladies were walking down Fifth Avenue. Suddenly one cut loose with a piercing shriek. Look, she cried in amazement, What� s so terrible? asked her friend. That s only a midget. Thank goodness, said the other girl, greatly relieved. I thought they were rationing men. Sunday School Teacher: Who can tell me why King Nebu- chadnezzer of Babylon built the hanging gardens? Carolyn Patton: I � spect it was because the neighbors kept chickens. Bill Riddle: Oh, look] Here comes a little girl in a WAVE uniform, Roger Karrick: She is too small to be a WAVE, she must be a ripple. And then there was the mother flea who was crying because her son was going to the dogs. Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Bong, Midnight, by golly. Mr. Denning: Now watch the blackboard, pupils, while I run through it again. One swallow may not always make a summer, but one grasshopper can make a spring. OUR LAST WORDS The student gets the book. The school gets the fame. The printer gets the money. The staff gets the blame. BEST II S HE S T 0 THE CLASS OF 1943 A Friend PEOPLE1S BANK OF ATLANTA Atlanta, Illinois Good Luck to Every Member of the’Senior Class DONKLE LEBBER LUMBER CO. CENTRAL ILLINOIS ELECTRIC GAS CO. . 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T is is for the sincere cooperation which you extended to our staff. Without this from you, we could not have successfully completed this volume. ATTENTIONl SALUTEl THANKS TO OUR ARTISTS Miss Bushell called, Walter, Walterl Thought he, What could I do for her? Then he soon learned he was to draw And did as nice a job as you ever saw. Of course, Jim is an old standby But from anything like work he does fly. But if he thinks what you want is right He can really make it a delight. Then there’s Bill Who of drawing never gets his fill. We only wish we had the skill To do what he does with a quill. Last and without chagrin. We mention blond Bertwin. For by his help we may win Praises instead of a grin. f