Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1953 volume:

ATAIANTA ATLANTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Atlanta, Illinois BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kent Young, Keith Dyer, Russell Millet, Bob Ford, and Dane Canfield. MIDDLE ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Pete Baldwin, Paul Bateman, Tom Ewing, Raymond Leesman, and Jack Barr. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sally Givens, Lois Hamblen, Rosemary Wilcoxson, Joyce Bateman, Alice Begolka, Helen Brunet, Joan Cook, and Joan Harris. NOT PICTURED: Donald Gehrke, Harold Harris, and Delores Kellems. YOUR YEARBOOK STAFF The staff of the Atalanta was elected in the fall of 1952 by the members of the sponsoring class, the seniors. The following staff was chosen: Editor-In-Chief, Sally Givens; Assistant Editor, Alice Begolka; Business Manager, Kent Young; Photographer, Rosemary Wilcoxson; Make-Up Editor, Helen Bruner; Feature and Activities Editors, Bob Ford and Dane Canfield; Sports Editor, Raymond Leesman; Art Editor, Harold Harris; and Calendar Editor, Paul Bateman. The faculty sponsor for the yearbook was Mr. Donald E. Cohoon. The contract for the printing of the 1952-53 book was given to the Myers Deeptone Yearbook Company of Topeka, Kansas. Some of the staff members solicited for advertising in Lincoln on October 1 and in Bloomington on October 3. Advertising was solicited from the Atlanta merchants on other days during October. The Mason Studio of Atlanta took all the group pictures for use in the yearbook. The studio was represented by Barrett W. Rogers. Committees were appointed during the year as follows: Will Committee -Kent Young, ch. , Helen Bruner, and Joan Cook; Prophecy Committee - Rosemary Wilcoxson and Tom Ewing; Poem Committee - Alice Begolka, ch. , and Bob Ford; History Committee - Keith Dyer, ch. , Joyce Bateman, and Jack Barr; Junior Response Committee - Barbara Gilbert, ch. , Charmayne Upton, Joyce Rawlins, Donna Cook, Kenneth Johnston, and Harold Long. The 1952-53 Atalanta staff wishes to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped in any way to make this yearbook a success. ART FOTO SHOP Senior Photographers for 1953 409 N. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois ® t dm in id Irci ti BOARD OIEDIKAIIOI LEFT TO RIGHT: De Witt Yeast (secretary), Keith Pope, Dr, R. L. Ijams (president), Walter Brandt, Robert Wertheim, Paul Adams, and Merlin Curtis. FACULTY D. A. HOFER SUPERINTENDENT B. A., North Central College; M. S., U. of I., I. S. N. U. PHILLIP McCOLLOUGH ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Social Science - B. S., I. S. N. U. Compliments of R. L. IJAMS, M.D. MR. FRAN SOMERS High School Athletics; Grade School Athletics; Ph. B., Illinois Wesleyan University MISS MARGARET BARTMAN Home Economics; B.S. in Ed., Illinois State Normal University MR. CHARLES WRIGHT Physical Science; B.S., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.S., University of Illinois; Illinois State Normal University; University of Colorado MISS DOROTHY SHAY Mathematics; B.S. in Ed., Illinois State Normal University; Graduate Work, University of Iowa and Illinois State Normal University MR. EDWARD DANIELS High School Music; B.S., Illinois State Normal University Compliments of W. M. SPAITS M. D. Atlanta, Illinois MRS. JOANNA NICHOLS English; A. B., Greenville College MR. HAROLD ELLIOTT Agriculture; B.S., University of Illinois and Illinois State Normal University MISS WILMA MARTIN High School Physical Education; Grade School Physical Education; B.S. in Ed. ( Illinois State Normal University MR. DONALD COHOON Commerce; B. S., Eastern Illinois State College; M. Ed., University of Illinois -HACKING PERSONNEL Arnold, our office secretary. GUARDIANS OF THE KEEP —Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Johnson, our engineers. ARE YOU READY TO GO? —Busdrivers, from left to right: Donald Zeke Swearingen, Dick Howser, George Baker, and Roy Thompson. Alternate busdriver, not pictured. Harley Warrick. SECONDS TODAY —Cooks, from left to right: Effie Kindred, Vivian Zimmerman. Daisy Horrom, and Litta Mason. Compliments of SEARS ROEBUCK AND COMPANY Lincoln, Illinois Sponsored by STATE NATIONAL BANK Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of RIGGS' DAIRY AND DRIVE INN Lincoln, Illinois SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Helen Bruner, secretary-treasurer; Tom Ewing, president; Bob Ford, vice president. Mr. McCullough, class advisor, stands in back. THE SENIOR CLASS Early in September of the year nineteen hundred and forty-nine a group of twenty-eight inquisitive and active freshmen began a history-making four years in the halls of A. C. H. S. Miss Graham was our class advisor and the following officers were elected: Bob Ford, president; Mary Robbins, vice president; Alice Begolka, secretary; Helen Bruner, treasurer. Kent Young and Sally Givens were our student council representatives. On September the nineteenth the senior class tried in every way possible to subdue our stubborn spirits with their brainstorm tortures. In the homecoming parade our float, the theme of which was Beat the Meat Prices , was awarded third place. Along the line of sports our freshman team placed second in the basketball intramural tournament. Serving as attendants to the annual prom king and queen were Russell Miller and Alice Begolka. Starting our sophomore year we found that we still had the same number in our class. This year our class sponsor was Mr. Peeler. The otiicexs who were elected were: Bob Ford, president; Kent Young, vice president; Dane Canfield, secretary-treasurer; Alice Begolka and Raymond Lees-man, student council representatives. Joan Harris was nominated as our homecoming queen candidate. This year our All-Stars won first place in the basketball intramural tournament. As our attendants to the King and Queen of the prom this year we chose Dane Canfield and Sally Givens. During this year we were sorry to lose Mary Robbins, Helen Logsdon, Marian Renfrow, and Raymie Leesman. We welcomed into our midst Harold Harris. Beginning our junior year we found ourselves guided capably by Mrs. Glenn Nichols and Miss Barbara Downing. The officers elected for this year were: Jack Ban, president; Kent Young, vice president; Helen Bruner, secretary; Alice Begolka, treasurer; Russell Miller and Joan Cook, student council representatives. Sally Givens was homecoming queen representative and the theme of our float was Make Hay While the Son Shines . We were happy to win first place in the parade. We ordered our rings on September 23, and they arrived on November 19. This year, as last, we won first place in our intramural basketball tourney. Our play was entitled The Campbells Are Coming . Wc played twice to a capacity crowd and broke all records for profit. We celebrated the production by journeying to Lincoln for dinner and a show. The highlight of the year was the annual prom—the gym being decorated in accordance with the colonial, flower garden, and wishing well themes. The attendants to the King and Queen were Tommy Ewing and Alice Begolka. During the junior year our class decreased with the loss of Albert Adams, Doris Beck, Kenneth Leesman, Wayne Leesman, and Nancy Chrisman. Wc were happy to welcome Raymie Leesman back from the Lone Star State . In our final and glorious year at A. C. H. S. we were guided by Mr. McCullough and our able president. Tommy Ewing. The other officers for this memorable year were: Bob Ford, vice president; Helen Bruner, secretary-treasurer; Joan Cook, Sally Givens, and Alice Begolka, student council representatives. To start the year off wc gave a party for the high school and the entertainment was provided by the green freshies . At the homecoming Joan Cook was our queen representative. Our float, The March of Time , won first prize. Our play, which brought in even a larger crowd than our record-breaking production of last year was entitled Everybody's Crazy . The cast journeyed to Bloomington for a dinner at Tobin's Ranch House. We journeyed to Bloomington to have our pictures taken on Oct. 14, after which we took our first tour of the year through the Purina Factory. We were happy to receive our pictures by Christmas. Shortly after the trip we selected our invitations and name cards. Helen Bruner received the D. A. R. award. On March 24 wc attended a session of the State legislature in Springfield where we were introduced in both the House of Representatives and the Senate. As Junior Good Citizen candidates we elected Dane Canfield, Tom Ewing, Sally Givens, and Alice Begolka. We were very happy to be able to plant two trees as memorials to the school; at the dedication ceremony a resolution was read by Tommy Ewing to the effect that the class would meet under these trees to celebrate the tenth, twentieth, and twenty-fifth anniversaries of our graduation. At this ceremony Sally Givens was elected corresponding secretary of the class. In closing the year we certainly all enjoyed the prom and banquet given us by the juniors on May 9. Crowned King and Queen of the prom were Sally Givens and Kent Young. Baccalaureate was on Sunday, May 17, at the Methodist Church. When graduation time came on May 22 there were twenty-one brighter students, happily leaving the hallowed halls of A. C. H. S. Leading our class as valedictorian was Sally Givens, and the salutatorian was Jack Barr. Compliments of WRIGHT FUNERAL HOME Lincoln, Illinois ROY LEE BALDWIN Pete All-State Chorus 3; Operetta 2; Music Revue 3; Minstrel Show if 2, 3; Boys' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Boys' Quartette 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,41 Baseball 1,2,3; A Club 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4. JOYCE JANET BATEMAN Band I, 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Girls' Sextet 2, 3,4; Clarinet Quartet 3; Operetta 3; Minstrel Show 1,2; Music Revue 3; F. H. A. I, 2, 3,4, Secretary 2, Degree Chairman 4; Assistant Cheerleader 3; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; Spotlight Staff 1,2, 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4; Librarian 4. JACK RUSSELL BARR ’’Shaky F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4, Reporter 3; Boys'Chorus 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3,4; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Operetta 2; Music Revue 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Brass Sextet 2, 3,4; Spotlight Staff 3; Atalanta Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3, 4; Track 1,2,3; A Club 1,2,3; Class President 3; 4-H I; Delegate to Boys' State 3. ALICE LOUISE BEGOLKA Band 1.2, 3,4; Girls' Chorus Accompanist 1,2,3,41 Mixed Chorus Accompanist 1.2,3,4; Boys' Chorus Accompanist I, 2; Girls' Sextet Accompanist 1,2, 3,4; Clarinet Quartet 3,4; Minstrel Show 1,2,3; Operetta Accompanist 2; Music Revue Accompanist 3; Class Treasurer 1,3; Student Council 2,4; Prom Queen Attendant 1,3; F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Parliamentarian 3; F. H. A. President 4, Camp delegate 4; 4-H 1,2,3, 4, Secretary-treasurer 2, President 3; Delegate to Girls' State 3; Cheerleader 3,4; A Club 4; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Spotlight Staff I, 2,3,4; Atalanta Staff 3,4; Assistant Editor 4. Compliments of MILLER MUSIC COMPANY Bloomington, Illinois 9 PAUL EVERETT BATEMAN Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus I, 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,41 Brass Sextette3,4; Boys’ Quartette 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,41 A” Club 2,3,4; Minstrel 2,3; Operetta 3; Sportsmanship Award 3; Atalanta Staff 4, Calander Editor 4; Spotlight 3,4; Class Play 3, 4; All-state Chorus 3. HELEN LOUISE BRUNER G. A. A. 1,2,3,4; President 4; F. H, A. 1,2,3,4. Parliamentarian 4; Class Secretary 1,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4, Make-up Editor 4; Spotlight Staff 4; Class Play 4. DANE WYCLIFFE CANFIELD Squaw-Baseball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2,3; A Club 2,3,4; Band I, 2,3,4; Minstrel 1,2, 3; Music Review 3; Brass Choir 3,4; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Parliamentary Procedure 2,3, Vice President 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4, Activities Editor 4. MYRA JOAN COOK Class Vice President I; Student Council 3,4; F. H. A. 1,2,3,41 Pep Club 3,4; G. A. A. 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Atalanta Staff 4. Best Wishes to the class of '53 ILL ICO INDEPENDENT OIL COMPANY 10 THOMAS WILLIAM EWING Burr-Pep Club 1,2,3,4; President 4; F.F.A. I,2,3,4, Sentinal 3; Reporter 4; Delegate to Convention 2,3, Parliamentary Procedure Contest 1,2; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Spotlight Staff 3,4; Atalanta 4; Class Play 3,4; Attendant to Prom King 3; Minstrel Show 3; Operetta 2; Class President 4; Music Review 3. SALLY ANN GIVENS F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Treasurer I, Vice President 3, Historian 4; G. A. A. 1,2,3, 4; Spotlight 1,2, 3,4, Assistant Editor 3, Editor-in-Chief 4; Atalanta Staff 3,4, Editor-in-Chief 4, Pep Club 1.2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls’ Chorus 1.2, 3,4; Boys’ Chorus Accompanist 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Operetta 2; Minstrel Show I, 2,3; Music Revue 3; Clarinet Quartette 3,4; Cheerleader 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; A Club 2,3,4; Student Council I, Secretary-Treasurer 1, President 4; Prom Queen Attendant 2; Homecoming Queen Attendant 3. ROBERT EUGENE FORD Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2; Track I, 2; Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3,4; Class Officer 1.2,4, President 1,2, Vice President 4; Minstrel Show 1, 2,3; Operetta 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Boys Chorus 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Music Revue 3; Atalanta Staff 4. LOIS RUTH HAMBLEN F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; Spotlight Staff 2, 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4; Girls’ Chorus I; Mixed Chorus I; Librarian 1,2,3; Class Play 4. Sponsored by WEBBER LUMBER COMPANY Atlanta, Illinois Congratulations! F. E. GIVENS GENERAL CONTRACTOR 11 HAROLD DUANE HARRIS Basketball 1,2,3,41 Baseball 2,3; Track 2,3; A Club 3,4; Spotlight 2; Atalanta Staff 4, Art Editor 4; Music Revue 3; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Marching Band 3,4; Operetta 2; Boys Chorus 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3,4. ROSE MARY WILCOXSON Rosie F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4, Publicity Book Ch. 3;G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Pep Club 1,2,3, 4; Assembly Ch. 4; Atalanta Staff 3,4, Photographer 4; Spotlight Staff 1,2, 3,4; Feature Editor 3; Band 1,2,3,4; Saxaphone Quartette 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2,4; Minstrel Band 3; Music Revue 3; Class Play 3,4; Student Librarian 1,2,3,45 4-H 1,2, 3,4, Vice President 2; Sect.-Treas. 1,2. RAYMOND DEAN LEESMAN Raymie Basketball 1,2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,41 Track 1,2; A” Club 1,2,3,41 Boys Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Student Council 2; Atalanta Staff 4, Sports Editor 4; F.F. A. 1,2,4. LYNN KENT YOUNG Kentie Music Revue 3; Minstrel Show 2, 3; Operetta 2; Band 1,2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3,4; Boys Quartette 2, 3,4; Brass Quartette 3; Brass Choir 2, 3,4; Cornet Quartette 2; Class Play 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3; Track 1,2, 3; F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3,4; Class Vice President 2; Student Council 2; A Club 2, 3,4, Vice President 3; All State Chorus 2, 3; Atalanta Staff 4, Business Manager 4; Parliamentary Procedure 3,4. Compliments of PARKVIEW SUPERWAY Bloomington, Illinois 12 DELORES JEAN KELLEMS Girls Chorus 1,2; Mixed Chorus 1,2; G. A. A. 1,2,3; H. A. 1,2; Spotlight Staff 3,4; Class Play 3; Atalanta Staff 4; Librarian 2,3. GEORGE KEITH DYER, Buster F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4, President 3, 4; Boys’Chorus 2, 3,4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Minstrel Show 1,2, 3; Operetta 2; Band 1,2,3,41 Music Revue 3; Cornet Quartet 2; Spotlight Staff 2, 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3, 4; Baseball 1,2; Track 1,3; A Club 4; 4-H 2,3,4; Secretary-Treasurer 3. JOAN ELFLETA HARRIS Girls'Chorus 1,2,3; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3; Operetta 2; Music Revue 3; G. A. A. 1,2; F. H. A. I, 2, 3,4; Cheerleader 2. DONALD EUGENE GEHRKE Track 2; Basketball 3; Pep Club 3,4; Atalanta Staff 4. RUSSELL DEAN MILLER Russ Class Play 3,4; Band 1,2,3,41 Atalanta Staff 4; Baseball 2,3; Prom King Attendant I; Student Council 3; Basketball 1,2. This page sponsored by the STANDARD OIL COMPANY Compliments of: CECIL FRENCH, RALPH BRANDT, AND JOE FINKS 13 Tom E. is our president--A very fair-haired boy. His history grades are so superb That he's our pride and joy. To Donnie G. a bit of advice--Don't be such a quiet mouse. You know just how the saying goes: It's nice to have a man around the house . Bob Ford is the next in line, Our very able veep No jokes are played on Bob because He's never caught asleep. For three years at election time For secretary we Have chosen a well-liked country girl. Her name is Helen B. The class now boasts of a basketball star Who in choruses long has sung. One senior girl especially thinks A lot of Lynn Kent Young. Sally is so musical and For three years a cheerleader has been. As Atalanta Editor-in-Chief She really keeps us in a spin. Who's the boy with flaming hair? And with the girls who seems so fair? It's all because of his chivalry. Of course his name is Paul B. Joan Harris is our future bride. She has her future planned As proven by the sparkler On third finger, left hand. A paper wad flies 'cross the room. A holler splits the air-- All right, Harold Harris, that's enough. Sit in that corner chair! Delores K. is another girl With the altar as her goal. When washing dishes and cooking meals She'll be a busy soul. If you've seen a Chrysler speeding, I know just who you saw. It was Dane Wycliffe Canfield--Or more commonly known as Squaw . Joyce B. , you know we like you, But we're afraid we must complain. In what town do the boys look better--Atlanta or McLean? Raymie is our jokester Who always has some scheme. And he is really a standout On the Atlanta Redwings team. Rosie's our photographer and She joins in all the fun. Her parties are sensational: You just ask anyone. The F. F. A. has as president A popular senior boy By the name of George Keith Dyer Whom we all love to annoy. Pete's another favorite Because he's such a clown. His questions stump all experts: Are you sure that apples fall down? Oh, Russell dear, we're glad you're here. From the girls comes this new sound. We don't know where he learned his tricks Unless on Western ground. Joan Cook is a 4-H girl And many awards has won. Her Hereford hogs are lots of work. But Joan says it's fun . Lois is so quiet, But all of us will say That her performance was superb In this year's senior play. Jack Barr was a farm boy, But now he lives in town. The high school girls just simply love His hair and eyes of brown. I've looked over the United States From Baltimore to Dallas, But to save my soul I just can't find A word to rhyme with Alice. Sponsored by MOUNTJOY HYBRID SEED COMPANY Atlanta, Illinois LAST Will AND HSIAMHIT We, the Senior Class of nineteen hundred fifty-three, being of sound mind and body, do here by bequeath and get rid of the following personal items, abilities, and characteristics: FIRST: To the Faculty and Board of Education, we leave our sincerest thanks and heartfelt apprec iation for their untiring efforts in paving the way toward our futures. SECOND: To our office help, engineers, cooks, and bus drivers, we give our best wishes for good luck in the years to come. THIRD: To our unworthy successors, the members of the Junior Class, we will the following: Pete Baldwin’s ability to study to Kenneth Johnston. Joan Harris’ diamond to Anna Kurth and Carol Leesman. Joan Cook's sewing ability to Joyce Johnson and Margie Karrick. Jack Barr's appeal to the opposite sex to Bob Kessinger. Alice Begolka's farming ability to Barbara Gilbert. Kent Young’s singing ability to Huey Mandrell. Don Gehrke’s quietness in school to Jerry Rude and Dale McRoberts. Tom Ewing's veracity to Dick Willis. Russell Miller's curly hair to Bob Warrick. Dane Canfield's safe driving to Julia Kieszling. Joyce Bateman's short hair cut to Lois Baldwin and Annabelle Kieszling. Rosemary Wilcoxson's oratorical ability to Patricia Baker and James Pittenger. Buster Dyer's jail cell to Ronnie Yeast. Paul Bateman's hair cut and his habit of wearing dress pants to school to Don Benedict. Sally Givens’ cheerleading ability to Mina Hulva. Dick Botkins' candy-eating in study hall to Joyce Rawlins, Patty Fones, and Lois Brown. Helen Bruner's quietness in class to Joe Gaither. Raymond Leesman's ability to play basketball to Harold Long. Harold Harris' visits to Mr. Hofer's little room to Donna Cook. Bob Ford's size to Teddy Griffin. Lois Hamblen's play-acting ability to Joan Baker and Delores Miller. Delores Kellems' pierced ears to Virginia Bateman and Charmayne Upton. Signed, sealed, and declared as our last will and testament by the Senior Class of 1953 on this 9th day of May, 1953. Joan Cook Helen Bruner Kent Young, chairman Tom Ewing, president IK THE UAHS II) COME As we were walking down the street one fine fall day in '52, we were talking of what we would be doing 20 years from now. All of a sudden two leaves hit us on the head. Upon awakening, we found ourselves in a very different sort of world. At first we thought it was Halloween, as all the people wore masks and strange-looking costumes. We soon learned the reason; we were in the land of twenty years from now, and the masks and strange clothes served the people as a protection from the radio-active rays that came from Atlanta's atomic power plant. As soon as we purchased our new suits of clothing, we decided to look up some of our old classmates of the year 1953 The first thing we saw was a huge poster proclaiming, You should vote Cheerocratic for a better government. The candidate for the Presidency was none other than our own Tom Ewing. Opposing him on the Peppercan ticket was the female politician of the old school, Rosie Wilcoxson. Russell Miller, who owns the only taxi service in Atlanta, took us to the space post in his ultra-modern taxi cab. Upon reaching the space post, we found Bob Ford designing the new modernistic hangars and Dick Botkin, the head pilot, just returning from a flight to Pluto. Following a long chat with the three, Dick kindly offered to take us to see the members of our class who had moved away from Atlanta. The first stop was at the Jewel Ranch, where Joan Cook had continued her work with Hereford Hogs. She now has a ranch covering nearly 2,000 acres of the finest land on the moon. Joan has developed a breed of hogs which produces four litters a year and an average of 24 pigs to a litter. We stopped for a little refreshment at Helen Bruner's Hot Dog Stand, which was just around the corner on Fifth and Main. Helen uses only the choice cuts of Joan's Hogs. From here we flew to Jupiter where we visited the offices of the Super Space Drive-In Restaurants. We enjoyed a visit with the owner, Don Gehrke, and his new secretary, Lois Hamblen. Our next stop was Mars. There we found the Inter-Planetary Basketball Tournament in full swing, so we decided to stop and see the last game. When the two teams playing for the championship came running out 1 punched my friend and said, Isn't that Raymie? Sure enough it was. Raymie Leesman is playing forward on Earth's Marvels--out to win their third consecutive inter-planetary championship. We had still another surprise when the referee came out, as it was none other than Kent Young. He had been unable to play for the last fifteen years, because of a new disease--hardening of the brain. After the game he told us that his condition has improved greatly since he started taking atomic bomb treatments from Dr. Dane Wycliffe Canfield, M.D., who has his main office and laboratory on Venus. His nurse was also glad to see us as she turned out to be Joyce Bateman. She was very interested in hearing the news from Atlanta and McLean. (??????????????) On our way to Mercury we had motor trouble and stopped at the Horrom Inter-Planetary garages. None to our surprise, we found Joe and Joan living happily on the stars of wedded bliss with four happy, bouncing boys. When we reached Mercury we found Pete Baldwin, the head of Hoblit’s Farms on Mercury, very busy husking his new type of corn which grows 35 feet tall and has an average of 25 ears to a stalk. Another nice thing about the corn is that the bottom ten ears are corn flakes on a cob. We learned from Pete that Alice Begolka is the dean of the Inter-Planetary Music School on Mercury. We journeyed from Mercury to Saturn where we found Sally Givens planning the diets for the Home of the Aged and Dying Mice on Saturn. Delores Kellems is teaching commerce at the Elite School for Girls which is right across the street. Then it was time to return to Earth. The first stop on Earth was in Hollywood where we found Jack Barr playing the lead in the new movie, Jet Plane Named Passion . We also learned that he was leading man in the following movies: High Jupiter , The Moon in His Pocket , and Son of Horseface. When we reached Atlanta again, Russell directed us to the Bateman and Gilbert Hardware establishment. Here we found our old friend, Paul Bateman. He informed us that he had taken over the controlling interest in the business. We also learned that Buster Dyer was a successful farmer on a 1000 acre homestead just west of Atlanta. We were famished by this time, so we decided to go to our old hangout, The Standard, where we found Harold Harris doing just what he had always done--peeling potatoes and loafing. As we were walking down the street one fine day in ’72, two leaves hit us on the head again and we found ourselves in the wonderful land of today. Compliments of A FRIEND 16 SENIIK SNAPS ” Where's the pretzels? Grandma Three's a crowd Loafers Lazy Locally distilled Where's the horn? Compliments of STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANY Bloomington, Illinois 17 BILL'S 66 SERVICE Gas, Oil, and Greasing Atlanta, Illinois Compliments of STUBBLEFIELD IMPLEMENT CO Atlanta, Illinois JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Johnston, president; Donald Benedict, vice president; Ronald Yeast, secretary; Harold Long, treasurer. Mrs. Nichols, the class advisor, stands in back, THE JUIIOR CUSS The class gave a Chili-Soup Supper the evening of our first basketball game with Kenney. During all the home games candy, sandwiches, hot dogs, coffee, and pop were sold to make money for the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Class rings were ordered on November I and they arrived February 14, 1953. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held May 9, 1953. There was excitement, fun, and color in the air of these festivities. The banquet was held at the Christian Church at 6:30. Following the hearty meal there was gay dancing to Art Lierman's Orchestra. FIRST ROW: Joan Baker Patricia Baker Lois Baldwin Virginia Bateman Don Benedict Lois Brown SECOND ROW: Donna Cook Patty Fones Joe Gaither Barbara Gilbert Ted Griffin Mina Hulva THIRD ROW: Joyce Johnson Kenneth Johnston Margie Karrick Bob Kessinger Annabelle Kieszling Julia Kieszling FOURTH ROW: Anna Kurth Carol Leesman Harold Long Huey Mandrell Dale Me Roberts Delores Miller FIFTH ROW: Jim Pittenger Joyce Rawlins Jerry Rude Charmayne Upton Ronald Yeast NOT PICTURED: Bob Warrick Dick Willis PAT HARKINS COLISEUM RECREATION CENTER Bloomington, Illinois Open bowling Saturday and Sunday TAYLOR MOTOR SALES, INC 404-410 W. Front Street Telephone 27720 and 55190 Bloomington, Illinois 20 JUNIOR RESPONSE To you, the stately members of the distinguished class of '53--we have a few well chosen remarks which we think you will appreciate before stepping out into the cold world. Harold Harris: It isn't every senior who can have a private office with running water. Keep up the good work by writing to the army. They say it keeps up their morale. We'll miss you as our diplomat to Harts -burg. How have you been spending these lonely hours without Joyce ? When you leave, A. C. H. S. will be losing a valuable pillar. Is your hope chest full of milk bottles? Keep practicing on the drums. We hear the State School Colony Drum Bugle Corps has a vacancy. The girls of A. C. H. S. will dearly miss your devilish pranks. It won't be long before the wedding bells will be chiming for you--instead of school bells. We hear you're a steady customer of the Hartenbaur Optical Co. Do you expect to get a credit in ping pong from Rose's Barber Shop? You should spend those afternoons in school. No wonder teachers get grey hair when you ask such questions as-- How high is up? When you leave ol' A. C. H. S. , who will get Virginia to band on time? Glad you made it--you had everyone worried. Your musical talent will really take you places. Gabriel may even need an assistant. A telephone pole is no place to park your car on New Year's Eve. Is your Favorite song My Gal Sal ? A medal to you for mastering the big bass . We hear you've signed a '54 contract with the Peoria Powder Puff Baseball Team. Being the baby of the class hasn't spoiled you. What makes you so attractice to all the girls ? Thanking you for your kind will and testament we hereby wish you success in your new adventure of life. The Junior Class Lois Hamblen: Rose Mary Wilcoxson: Tommy Ewing: Sally Givens: Delores Kellems: Russell Miller: Pete Baldwin: Joan Harris: Buster Dyer: Donald Gehrke: Paul Bateman: Joyce Bateman: Raymie Leesman: Alice Begolka: Dane Canfield: Kent Young: Bob Ford: Helen Bruner: Joan Cook: Jack Barr: This page sponsored by the ATLANTA NATIONAL BANK Sponsored by OTTO J. HEMBREIKER I The Florist Lincoln, Illinois onto red SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jack Warrick, president; Miss Dorothy Shay, faculty advisor; and Jackie Miller, secretary-treasurer. The vice president, Gerald Leesman, was not present when the picture was taken. Sophomore members of the Student Council are Jack Shay and Lynd Wertheim. THE SOPHOMORE CLASS The Sophomore Class completed one money-making project during the year, 1952-53. Class members picked up com for Hoblit's Seed Farm in the fall and made approximately $22.00 which was added to the class treasury. The Class sold their homecoming float, Over the Rainbow, for $10.00. This float won second prize in the high school float awards for homecoming. FIRST ROW: Jim Adams David Amberg Dixie Baker Wilma Bruner Jane Cary Bill Deuterman SECOND ROW: Maxine Harris Jill Hughes Duane Kindred Kenneth Kindred Jerry Leesman Roger Leesman THIRD ROW: Jackie McKown Jackie Miller Jerry Murphy Donna Nichols Patsy Nichols Thressia Parks FOURTH ROW: Jack Shay Sue Short Derrell Vannoy Jerrell Vannoy Jack Warrick NOT PICTURED: Lynd Wertheim Compliments of OPAL G. SEELYE Atlanta, Illinois Stop and Refresh Sponsored by LINCOLN DAIRY BAR BROWN'S DRUG STORE 1130 E. Broadway Atlanta, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois 26 Compliments of QUIRAM FUNERAL HOME Atlanta, Illinois Compliments of PALMS GRILL Atlanta, Illinois Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Lincoln, Illinois Sponsored by A Lincoln Friend J-reshmen FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sheila Ferguson, secretary-treasurer; Max Young, president; Rosemary Bruce, vice president. STANDING IN BACK is Miss Wilma Martin, the class advisor. Student Council representatives were Charlotte Speciale and Bill Dunham. THE FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman Class members sponsored an all-scliool party on Friday night, April 17, which turned out to be a big success. An enjoyable program was planned by the class and refreshments were served to approximately eighty guests. FIRST ROW: Patricia Adams Harley Beck Tommy Brandt Mike Brown Rosemary Bruce Donna Bruner June Camp SECOND ROW; Charlene Chamberlain Marie Dano Dorothy Dietsch Bill Dunham Sheila Ferguson Carole French Joyce Gehrke THIRD ROW: Homer Hamblen Jean Harris Hannah Ijanis Bob Johnston Rosalie Kaup Bill Kellems Junior Leesman FOURTH ROW: Russell Leesman Jane Logsdon Bonna McDaniels Phyllis Miller Arthur Mitchell Ronnie Nichols Dick Pittenger NOT PICTURED: Kenneth Long FIFTH ROW: Jon Rawlins Loretta Rinehart Charlotte Speciale Fred Stunkard Bob Treakle Karl Ware Max Young Compliments of GEORGE H. BROWN Plumbing and Heating Lincoln, Illinois Sponsored by CHAS. C. WODETZKI Paint and Wallpaper Store Lincoln, Illinois 30 Compliments of BROWN BROTHERS Atlanta KAUP'S MARKET Complete line of food Atlanta, Illinois COTTON'S VILLAGE INN 401 N. Main St. Bloomington, Illinois CALENDAR AUG. 29 SEPT. I 3 4 5 8 12. 13 IS 19 23 25 26 OCT. I 7 9 10-13 10 3 4 5 17 18 NOV. 20 21 22 24 4 5 7 10 � 4 7 18 20 21 25 26 27-30 29 DEC. 3 4 5 8 9 11 12 5 18 9 20 23 DEC. 24 to JAN. 4 7 9 10 «5. 12 15 16 20 22 23 Scnool started. No school--Labor Day. Classes elected officers. F.F. A. and F.H.A. Band practice. Initiation. P. T. A. Homecoming. Seniors won first prize in school floats. Baseball game with Mt.Pulaski. We lost. Baseball game with McLean. We lost. Baseball game with Middletown. We won. Baseball game with Hamburg. We won. Baseball game with Elkhart. We won. Baseball game with Beaton. We lost. Seniors received play books. Band marched in McLean homecoming and won first prize. Atalanta staff went to Lincoln to sell advertising. F.F.A. and F.H.A. Atalanta staff went to Bloomington to sell advertising. Senior hayrack ride. Play practice. Six weeks’ exams. Play practice. No school--Teacher's Institute. Play practice. Band practice and play practice. P. T, A. Play practice. Senior pictures taken in Bloomington. Toured Purina plant. Play practice. First Spotlight Issued. Band marched in Illinois State Normal University Homecoming parade. Play practice. Play practice. Dress rehearsal. Cheerleader tryouts. Senior play. Election of Pep Club president. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Senior play cast party. P. T. A. Box Social and Square Dance sponsored by junior class. F. H.A. Installation of Officers. First basketball game with Kenney. We won. G. A. A. Basketball game with Hamburg. We lost. Basketball game with Elkhart. We won. Six weeks’ exams. Thanksgiving Vacation. Basketball game with McLean. We won in overtime. F. F.A. and F.H.A. G. A.A. went swimming in Bloomington. Basketball game with Waynesvillc. Wc won. P. T. A. Basketball game with New Holland. We lost. G.A.A. went swimming in Bloomington. Office Practice class went to Paxton’s in Bloomington. Basketball game with Beason. Wc lost. High School Chorus Christmas program. First game in McLean Tournament with Wapclla. Wc won. Waynesvillc game In McLean Toumey.We won. McLean game in McLean Tourney. We lost In overtime. (Harold Harris was high point man in complete tourney) Basketball game with Middletown. Wc won. Group pictures for Atalanta taken. Last day of school in ’52. Christmas Vacation. School begins in 53. Basketball game with Kenney. Wc won. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Basketball game with Hamburg. We lost. Atlanta Grade School basketball team won Waynesvillc Invitational Tourney. P. T. A. Basketball game with Elkhart. Wc won. Semester Exams. Basketball game with Beason. Wc lost. Record dance after the game. Logan County Tournament starts. Atlanta played Elkhart and won. Kenney beat New Holland. Atlanta beat Kenney. Beason beat Hamburg. Beason beat Atlanta by one point In overtime to win Logan County Championship. 26 27 30 FEB. 3 4 7 9 10 3 7 19 20 It 27 MAR. 3 4 5 7 8 9 12 3 14 16 17 20 24 26 APR. I 9 10 II 3 16 17 22 23 24 27 30 MAY I 2 t 8 9 11 x3 15 16 17 20, 21 21 22 23 30 4 F. T. A. organizational meeting. Basketball game with Lexington. Wc lost. Basketball game with Waynesvillc. We won Basketball game with New Holland. Wc lost. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Pep Band practice. Basketball game with Middletown. Wc lost. Polio Benefit ball game. Choruses sang at P. T. A. Basketball game with McLean. Atlanta won again 11 Valentine Party at school sponsored by the Student Council. F. H.A. served the Board of Education banquet. G. A. A. Basketball game with Wapclla. We won. Record dance after the game. Basketball game with Warrcnsburg. We won. G. A. A. shower for Mrs. Bode. Six weeks' exams. Basketball game with Octavta. Wc lost. Basketball game with Tri-City in the Regional Tournament. Atlanta lost by 3 points. Tri-City had a record of 29 consecutive wins. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Freshman-Sophomore basketball team beat Armlngton. Freshman-Sophomore Tournament at Hamburg. Atlanta played Middletown and lost. C. Y. F. banquet for basketball team. F. T. A. meeting. G. A. A. No school--Teacher’s Institute. Solo and ensemble practice for contest. Solo and Ensemble Music Contest at Momicello. Atlanta contestants received six Superior-ratings. Band played at P. T. A. F. F. A. Father and Son Banquet. F. H.A. party for McLean and Beason chapters. Senior class went to Springfield to Illinois Legislature. G. A. A. F. F. A. and F. H. A. Easter Vacation. No school--Teacher’s Visiting Day. G. A. A. Six weeks' exams. G.A.A. Banquet and school party, sponsored by G. A. A. Band and Chorus Contest at Momicello. Atlanta received three Superior ratings. Senior class attended College Day at I.S.N.U. Baseball game with McLean. We lost. Baseball game with Hamburg. We lost. All-School party sponsored by freshman class. Rotary Athletic Banquet. Junior play matinee. Senior F.T.A. members attend I.S.N.U. Alumni Banquet in Lincoln. Baseball game with Elkhart. We won. Junior play. Baseball game with Beason. We lost. High School and Grade School Athletic Banquet at school. F. H. A. Mother and Daughter Banquet. State Solo and Ensemble Contest at Macomb. State Band and Chorus Contest at Macomb. Square dance. Baseball game with Beason. We lost. F. F. A. and F.H.A. Baseball game with Elkhart. We won. Senior Skip Day. Jeans Day. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. Baseball game with Waynesvillc. We won. F. H.A. Style Show at P. T. A. Baseball game with Hartsburg. Wc lost. Seniors dismissed from school. All High School skating party, pot luck supper, and dance. Eighth grade were guests at the dance. G. A.A. Play Day at Hartsburg. Centennial square dance. Baccalaureate. Final Exams. Grade School Commencement. High School Commencement. Centennial square dance. Alumni Banquet. First summer band concert. JUNE BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Charlotte Speciale, Charmayne Upton, Bill Dunham, Jack Shay, and Joan Cook. FRONT ROW: Alice Begolka, Mr. D. A. Hofer (sponsor), Sally Givens, and Lynd Wertheim. NOT PICTURED: Joe Gaither, junior representative. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The officers elected by the Student Council for the year 1952-1953 were: Sally Givens, president; Joe Gaither, vice president; and Lynd Wertheim, secretary-treasurer. Mr. D. A. Hofer was the advisor of this group. In organizing the Student Council each class, with the exception of the seniors, elect two members of their class to serve as Student Council representatives. The seniors elect three class members as representatives. Student Council meetings were held to plan any worthwhile project for the school, to conduct special assemblies, to authorize the president to appoint committees for any responsibilities that the council exercised, or to discuss the other special problems that happened to arise. The Student Council sponsored a Valentine Party on Friday night, February 13th, which was a huge success. The following committees were appointed for the party: Program--Sally Givens, Joan Cook, Charmayne Upton, and Alice Begolka; Tickets --Bill Dunham, Joe Gaither, and Jack Shay; Refreshments--Lynd Wertheim and Charlotte Speciale. Compliments of CHARTERS' JEWELRY 520 Broadway St. Lincoln, Illinois CLAY DOOLEY Compliments of The Tire Man LINCOLN SAVINGS AND LOAN Bloomington, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois 35 FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Dorothy Shay, Miss Wilma Martin (sponsors). Bill Deuterman, Joe Gaither, Kent Young, Tom Ewing, Bob Ford, Jackie Miller, Patty Fones, Charlotte Speciale. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bonna McDaniels, Mina Hulva, Patsy Nichols, Jane Cary, Jean Sadler, Jean Harris, Donna Nichols, Pat Baker, Margie Karrick, Joyce Rawlins, Rosalie Kaup, Delores Miller, Lois Baldwin. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joyce Gehrke, Jane Logsdon, Phyllis Miller, Julia Kieszling, Joan Cook, Helen Bruner, Sue Short, Barbara Gilbert, Maxine Harris, Joyce Bateman, Jill Hughes, Dixie Baker, Carole French, Jackie McKown. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rosie Wilcoxson, Rosie Bruce, Hannah Ijams, Sally Givens, Virginia Bateman, Charmayne Upton, Alice Begolka, Marie Dano, Sheila Ferguson, Patty Adams. NOT PICTURED: Ronny Nichols, Loretta Rinehart, Lynd Wertheim, Russell Miller, Don Gehrke, Charlene Chamberlain, Wilma Bruner, Jon Rawlins. PEP CLUB The Pep Club election of officers was held on November 4, the same date as the national election. Each person in high school was given a separate ballot with the names of the Pep Club nominees on them. The victorious couple was: Tom Ewing, president, and Barbara Gilbert, treasurer. At the first meeting of the club, which was held on Thursday evening, November 6, the appointive offices were filled. Those selected by the president were: Rosie Wilcoxson, assembly chairman, and Jackie Miller, chaperone chairman. The Pep Club had a very active year. They held pep meetings before important games and before the tournaments. Skits, pep band, and all the new cheers were presented at these meetings. On the money-making side, the club sold voodoo sticks, Redwing pins, Pep Club booklets, and charged twenty cents to ride on the Pep Bus to the away games. Pins were awarded to members who had perfect attendance at all of the games. Fifteen members received these pins. The club is proud to say that there were twenty-three out of fifty-six members who missed two or less games. This Pep Club record goes to show just how Atlanta's ’’Sportsmanship is Showing.” Tom Ewing (president) and Barbara Gilbert (treasurer) reading one of Atlanta’s favorable write-ups. 36 Compliments of PERLMAN'S STORE Atlanta, Illinois Compliments of PEOPLE'S MARKET Atlanta, Illinois Compliments of UHLMANN GRAIN CO. Atlanta, Illinois BACK ROW: Joyce Gehrke, Phyllis Miller, Jane Logsdon, Julia Kieszling, Wilma Bruner (secretary-treasurer), Jane Cary, Jean Harris, Sheila Ferguson, Marie Dano, Charlene Chamberlain, Dixie Baker, Delores Miller, Sue Short, Sally Givens. MIDDLE ROW; Miss Wilma Martin, (Sponsor), Jackie Miller, Carol Leesman, Patricia Baker, Patsy Nichols, Helen Bruner (president), Joan Cook, Donna Bruner, Hannah Ijams, Patty Adams, Jill Hughes, Barbara Gilbert, Bonna McDaniels, Mina Hulva, Jackie McKown. FRONT ROW: Virginia Bateman, Rosie Wilcoxson, Lynd Wertheim, Joyce Bateman, Rosie Bruce, Carole French, Joyce Rawlins, Margie Karrick, Lois Brown, Anna Kurth, Donna Cook, Charmayne Upton (vice president, Charlotte Speciale, Maxine Harris. NOT PICTURED: Joan Baker, Lois Baldwin, Joyce Johnson, Roslie Kaup, Donna Nichols. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSUCIATIGN The fall program began with a scavenger hunt. A following activity was held on February 26 when a surprise baby shower was given for Mrs. Bode, last year’s G.A.A. sponsor. The annual banquet was held at the Christian Church on Friday, April 10. Helen Bruner was awarded the Sportsmanship Cup and will keep it until next year. Compliments of Compliments of LANDAUER’S LANGE LLIER MOTOR COMPANY Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois 4 4 r CTUR BACK ROW: Pete Baldwin, Jack Warrick, Kenneth Johnston, Huey Mandrell, Dale McRoberts, Ted Griffin, Bob Kes-singer. MIDDLE ROW; Bob Warrick (secretary-treasurer), Keith Dyer, Jerry Rude, Raymie Leesman (vice president), Dane Canfield (president), Paul Bateman, Jack Barr. FRONT ROW: Coach Fran Somers, Virginia Bateman, Sally Givens, Patty Fones, Joan Harris, Alice Begolka. NOT PICTURED: Kent Young. BACK ROW: Joyce Gehrke, Annabelle Kieszling, Jane Logsdon, Joan Harris, Sue Short, Jean Harris, Lois Hamblen, Thressia Parks, Jane Cary, Sheila Ferguson, Marie Dano, Charlene Chamberlain, Patty Fones, Delores Miller, Lois Baldwin, Miss Margaret Bartman, sponsor. MIDDLE ROW: Lynd Wertheim, Joyce Bateman, Julia Kieszling, Alice Begolka, Donna Bruner, Joan Cook, Helen Bruner, Wilma Bruner, Barbara Gilbert, Maxine Harris, Jill Hughes, Mina Hulva, Bonna McDaniels, Dixie Baker, Charlotte Speciale, Jackie McKown. FRONT ROW; Rose Mary Wilcoxson, Phyllis Miller, Carole French, Rosemary Bruce, Donna Cook, Charmayne Upton, Joyce Rawlins, Margie Karrick, Lois Brown, Anna Kurth, Loretta Rinehart, Sally Givens, Hannah Ijams, Virginia Bateman, Jackie Miller, Patty Adams. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Atlanta Chapter of Future Homemakers of America has had an activity-filled year. The Officers elected were: Alice Begolka, president; Donna Cook, vice president; Lynd Wertheim, secretary; Hannah Ijams, treasurer; Barbara Gilbert, reporter; Helen Bruner and Charmayne Upton, parliamentarians; Sally Givens, historian; and Charmayne Upton, song leader. Miss Bartman is the chapter advisor and Mrs. Eldon Givens is the chapter mother. The money-making project of the chapter was a chili-soup supper. The proceeds from this supper amounted to approximately $40.00. The officers attended the House of Delegates meeting at Lakeview High School where all Section 13 chapters were represented. Dixie Baker was elected to the office of Section 13 treasurer. Atlanta is well represented, with a section officer and our advisor, Miss Bartman, as the State Sponsor of F. H. A. The Beason F. H.A. chapter members invited the Atlanta F.H.A. girls to a Valentine Party on February 11. Five girls accompanied by Miss Bartman and Mrs. Givens attended. A radio broadcast was presented over Radio Station W. P. R.C. in Lincoln. The purposes of F.H.A. were explained and the chapter activities were announced. The program was closed with the girls singing the state F.H.A. song. The Atlanta Chapter held a party on March 20 for the McLean and Beason chapters. There was a fine representation from these towns and a very enjoyable time was had by all. Other events of particular interest were the Section 13 Rally at Hartsburg-Emden High School on April 18 and the style show presented at the P.T.A. meeting May 11. The year's activities were climaxed with the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet held in the Cafeteria at school on April 30. Sponsored by THE KICKAPOO PRESS 119 N. Kickapoo Lincoln, Illinois Phone 1000 CARL W. HEMBREIKER GREENHOUSES Lincoln's Leading Florist Phone 217 Uptown Store 580 PICTURE BELOW: F.H.A. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS: LEFT TO RIGHT: Charmayne Upton, Hannah Ijams, Donna Cook, Rose Mary Wilcoxson (Installing Officer), Alice Begolka, Lynd Wertheim, Barbara Gilbert. PICTURED ABOVE: BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kenneth Long, Bob Johnston, Jack Warrick, Harold Long, Donald Benedict, Jerry Leesman, Derrell Vannoy, Mr. Harold Elliott (advisor), MIDDLE ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Max Young, Tom Brandt, Jim Adams, Jack Barr, Jerrell Vannoy, Junior Leesman, FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Ronald Yeast, Dane Canfield, Keith Dyer, Kent Young, Huey Mandreli, Tom Ewing, NOT PICTURED: Nate Ewing, HITIIKE FARMERS Of AMERICA The officers for the school year, 1952-53, were elected in the spring of 1952, They were the following: Keith Dyer, president; Dane Canfield, vice president; Kent Young, secretary; Huey Mandrell, treasurer; Tom Ewing, reporter; and Ronnie Yeast, sentinel. On March 5, 1952, the '52 Green Hands were initiated. They were: Jack Warrick, Jim Adams, Jerrell Vannoy, and Jerry Leesman. The 1952 F. F. A. banquet was held on March 18 and it was prepared and served by the boys' mothers. The first meeting of the Atlanta F. F. A. for the new school year, 1952-53, was held on September 22. The club decided to start a Duroc hog chain and the two gilts and one boar which were purchased by the Atlanta club were awarded to Kent Young and Bob Johnston. A report was given to the September P. T. A. meeting on the 1952 State F. F. A. Convention by Tom Ewing and Jack Warrick, who were the official delegates to the convention. On Oct. 1, the 1952 Green Hands were advanced to Chapter Farmers. The new Green Hands for 1953 were initiated on Nov. 12. They were Junior Leesman, Kenneth Long, Derrell Vannoy, and Max Young. The F, F. A. members decided to buy new manuals for the club. On Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6 and 7, the Atlanta F. F. A. boys enjoyed a trip to Chicago, where they attended the International Livestock Show and toured the Armour plant. A soup supper was sponsored by the F. F. A. on February io. The annual banquet was held on Tuesday, March 17, and it was again prepared and served by the F. F. A. mothers. The Project Award was presented to Dane Canfield on that night. Kent Young received the DeKalb Award. The F. F. A. officers STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Patricia Baker, Jane Cary, Thressia Parks, and Dixie Baker, SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sally Givens, Helen Bruner, Mr, D, A, Hofer, Rosemary Wilcoxson, and Alice Begolka. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA The Atlanta Future Teachers of America Club was organized on January 26, 1953, The officers elected at that time were the following: Helen Bruner, president; Sally Givens, vice president; Dixie Baker, secretary-treasurer; and Thressia Parks, historian and librarian. Mr. D. A. Hofer is the club sponsor. The name chosen for the Atlanta club was Abraham Lincoln. The national charter was issued to the Abraham Lincoln Club on March 6, 1953. The F. T. A. Club seeks: (1) To encourage young people to cultivate in themselves the qualities of personality and character which are the foundations of successful teaching; (2) To acquaint young people with the inspiring story of the schools, the part free schools have played in the development of our democratic way of life, the heroic pioneering associated with their establishment and expansion; (3) To provide young people with specific information about opportunities in the various fields of education. THE FUTURE TEACHER’S PLEDGE: I will try to keep my body well and strong. I will study daily to keep my mind active and alert. I will seek to know the right and to live by it. I will cultivate in myself goodwill, friendliness, poise, upright bearing, and careful speech, I will learn the art of helping others by doing helpful things daily in school and home. I will fill my mind with worthy thoughts by observing the beautiful world around me, by reading the best books, and by association with the best companions. I will make my influence count on the side of right, avoiding habits that weaken and destroy. Compliments of the LINCOLN SALVAGE CO. 116 N. Chicago St. Compliments of DOTY'S JEWELERS Arcade Building Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of THE LINCOLN NEWS AGENCY Lincoln, Illinois 40 Him IIURARIAI8 BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Glenn Nichols (Advisor) Patsy Nichols, Joyce Ann Rawlins, Jane Cary, and Joan Harris. FRONT ROW: Lois Brown, Dixie Baker, Sheila Ferguson, Jill Hughes, Joyce Bateman, and Rosemary Wilcoxson. Compliments of Sponsored by Compliments of TUTTLE FUNERAL HOME EWING LIVESTOCK FARM SHAY'S BONNIE BRAE GARDENS Atlanta, Illinois Atlanta, Illinois Atlanta, Illinois SPOTLIGHT STAFF BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. D. E. Cohoon, Marie Dano, Jack Shay. Ted Griffin, Keith Dyer, Tom Ewing, Bob Ford. Bill Dunham, Sheila Ferguson, Rosie Bruce. Hannah Ijams. MIDDLE ROW: Charlotte Speciale, Maxine Harris, Lynd Wertheim, Joyce Bateman, Jackie Miller. Virginia Bateman, Barbara Gilbert (Assistant Editor). Patricia Baker, Thressia Parks, Wilma Bruner, Dixie Baker, Carole French. FRONT ROW; Patty Adams, Joyce Ann Rawlins, Charmayne Upton, Donna Cook, Julia Kieszling, Lois Hamblen, Rosemary Wilcoxson. Sally Givens (Editor), Alice Begolka, Helen Bruner, Joan Harris. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joyce Gelirke, Jane Logsdon, Phyllis Miller, Maxine Harris, Charmayne Upton, Patty Adams, Jill Hughes, Dixie Baker, Virginia Bateman, Patty Fones, and Mr. Edward Daniel. MIDDLE ROW; Donna Cook, Rosemary Wilcoxson, Jane Cary, Sally Givens, Jackie Miller, Charlene Chamberlain, Donna Bruner, Thressia Parks, Wilma Bruner, Bonna McDaniels, Mina Hulva, and Charlotte Speciale. FRONT ROW: Alice Begolka (accompanist), Julia Kieszling, Rosemary Bruce, Sue Short, Lynd Wert helm, Barbara Gilbert, Hannah Ijams, Joyce Bateman, Carole French, Marie Dano, Loretta Rinehart, Sheila Ferguson, and Jackie McKown. GIRLS' CHORUS The Girls’ Chorus was entered in the District Music contest, which was held at Monticello on April II. They sang Sheep and Lambs May Safely Graze and Rain and the River and received a Superior rating. At the State contest, the chorus sang these same numbers and received an Excellent rating. Courtesy of Compliments of HANGER'S MUSIC SHOP GULLETT AND SON, FLORIST Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois IIOCS’ CHORUS As there were no other Class D Boys' Chorus entries at the District Music contest, Atlanta's Boys' Chorus was enabled to go directly to the State contest. They sang Passing By and Ole Ark's A-Moverin' and received a rating of Excellent. BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Dunham, Tom Brandt, Tom Ewing, Kent Young, Joe Gaither, Dale McRoberts, Dick Pittenger, Paul Bateman, Jack Barr, Billy Kellems, and Mr. Edward Daniel. FRONT ROW: Fred Stunkard, Homer Hamblen, Keith Dyer, Bill Deuterman, Bob Kessinger, Jim Pittenger, Max Young, Jim Adams, Pete Baldwin, Bob Ford, and Ted Griffin. Accompanist for the Boys' Chorus was Sally Givens. BACK ROW: Bill Dunham, Dale McRoberts, Tom Ewing, Kent Young, rlomer Hamblen, Tom Brandt, Fred Stunkard, Keith Dyer, Bill Deuterman, Dick Pittenger, Jim Pittenger, Joe Gaither, Bob Ford, Ted Griffin, Pete Baldwin, Bob Kessinger, Max Young, Jim Adams, Jack Barr, Paul Bateman, Bill Kellems SECOND ROW; Jane Logsdon, Phyllis Miller, Maxine Harris, Charmayne Upton, Jackie Miller, Sally Givens, Rosemary Wilcoxson, Donna Bruner, Barbara Gilbert, Thressia Parks, Wilma Bruner, Mina Hulva, Patty Adams, Jill Hughes, Dixie Baker, Virginia Bateman, Patty Fones. FIRST ROW: Alice Begolka (accompanist), Julia Keiszling, Rosemary Bruce, Sue Short, Donna Cook, Joyce Gehrke, Jane Cary, Charlene Chamberlain, Lynd Wertheim, Hannali Ijams, Joyce Bateman, Carole French, Marie Dano, Bonna McDaniels, Loretta Rinehart, Sheila Ferguson, Jackie McKown, Charlotte Speciale. NOT PICTURED: Harold Harris. MIXED CHORDS In the district music contest the chorus sang He Never Said a Mumbalin’ Word and My Lord's Goin' to Rain Down Fire . They won a Superior rating and sang in the state final music contest. There they were rated Good . Compliments of ATTEBERRY INSURANCE AGENCY CHAIT BROS. AND MELROSE MOTORS Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois DUD The band was entered in the district music contest and played Men in Gray , American Overture , and Themes from Symphony No. 5 by Tschaikowsky. They were rated Superior and went to the state contest where they also won a Superior rating. FRONT ROW: Alice Begolka, Sally Givens, Bill Dunham, Bob Kessinger, Joyce Bateman, Lynd Wertheim, Hannah Ijams, Carole French. SECOND ROW: Mina Hulva, Dan Patterson, Dick Pittenger, Karl Ware, Julia Kieszling, Don Menzel, Rosemary Bruce, Jill Hughes, Barbara Gilbert, Ted Griffin. THIRD ROW: Jean King, Sharon Loercher, Marilyn Beccue, Paul Bateman, Kent Young, Keith Dyer, Jim Pittenger, Tom Brandt, Jon Rawlins, Tommy Wertheim, Beverly Turner, Virginia Bateman, Frances Wertheim, Jack Barr, Donna Pope, Sheila Ferguson, Max Young, Jim Adams, Carolyn Miller. BACK ROW: Edward Daniel (Director), Fred Stunkard, Dane Canfield, Bob Ford, Rosemary Wilcoxson, Pete Baldwin, Mike French, Russell Miller, Eddy Combs. NOT PICTURED: Sharon Wycoff, Bob Miller, Marvin Hulva, Eugene Yeast, Lyle Rogers. MISCELLANEOUS BRASS ENSEMBLE: PICTURED ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Paul Bateman, Kent Young, Jack Barr, Jim Adams, Keith Dyer, and Dane Canfield. This group, with Max Young replacing Jim Adams, entered the District Ensemble contest and received a Superior rating. They also were given a Superior rating at the State contest, which was held in Macomb on Friday, May I. Their selection was A Night In June. SAXOPHONE QUARTET: The above group, playing Rosamunde , were judged as Superior in the District contest. The ensemble, composed of, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rosemary Wilcoxson, Barbara Gilbert, Ted Griffin, and Virginia Bateman, received a rating of Excellent at the State contest. WOODWIND TRIO: This trio, which is pictured above, was a new group this year. They entered the District contest and were given a Good rating. Members of the ensemble were, LEFT TO RIGHT: Hannah Ijams, flute; Lynd Wertheim, oboe; and Bill Dunham, clarinet. Their selection was Scherzo. CLARINET QUARTET: Pictured below is the clarinet group which received a Superior rating in the District contest. At the State contest, they were given a rating of Excellent. Members of the ensemble are, LEFT TO RIGHT: Alice Begolka, Sally Givens, Mina Hulva, and Bob Kessinger. They played Spanish Dance. GIRLS’SEXTET: The above group, pictured, LEFT TO RIGHT: Sally Givens, Virginia Bateman, Charmayne Upton, Barbara Gilbert, Joyce Bateman, and Dixie Baker, sang together for two years. They were accompanied by Alice Begolka. The ensemble entered the District contest this past year and received a rating of Excellent, Their selection was I Love Life. OTHER CONTEST ENTRIES: A saxophone quartet, composed of Rosemary Bruce, Donny Men-zel, Frances Wertheim, and Beverly Turner, received a rating of Good in the District contest. They played Huldigunsmarsch. Donna Cook and Joyce Gehrke, who entered the Baton Twirling Ensemble contest, were given an Excellent rating. Six soloists were entered in the District Solo contest. Margie Karrick received a Superior rating on her baton twirling solo and in the State contest was given a rating of Good. Paul Bateman sang a Boys' High Voice solo and received a Superior rating at both District and State contests. His selection was Caro Mio Ben. Kent Young, who entered the Boys' Low Voice competition, received a rating of Superior in the District contest. At the State contest he was judged as Excellent . Kent sang Green Pastures. Pete Baldwin, singing I Love Thee in Boys' Medium Voice, received a rating of Excellent at the District contest. The Girls' High Voice soloist, Virginia Bateman, was given a Good rating. She sang Solveg’s Song. Ted Griffin played a saxophone solo, Saxaphobia, in the District contest. He received a rating of Excellent. Compliments of DR. R.E. MILLS Lincoln, Illinois DRUM MAJORETTES AND MAJOR Pictured above are the girls who led the Atlanta High School marching band during the fall of 1952. THEY ARE, LEFT TO RIGHT: Donna Cook, Marjorie Karrick, Jackie Miller (drum major), Joyce Gehrke, and Joyce Rawlins. BRASS QUARTET (Above) COMPOSED OF, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jim Pittenger, Tom Brandt, Jim Adams, and Max Young. This group performed at the Christmas music program. BOYS' QUARTET (Above right) - PICTURED. LEFT TO RIGHT, are Paul Bateman, Jack Barr, Pete Baldwin, and Kent Young, members of the boys' quartet. ATLANTA'S MARCHING BAND (Right) - This snapshot of the A. C. H. S. marching band was taken during the Illinois State Normal University homecoming parade. Compliments of Compliments of HOLLAND AND BARRY PEMBERTON MOTOR COMPANY FUNERAL HOME Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois ABOVE- Christian Church Float depicting the progress of The Bible. First prize in organizational floats. ABOVE- Junior Class Float entitled Lovely to Look At. Third prize in school floats. HOMlCOmiG 1952 Compliments of HOBLIT'S FARMS Atlanta, Illinois WILLIAM'S HAPPY HOUR GROCERY Goldie and Frank Atlanta, Illinois ABOVE- Atlanta High School band led by the majorette and baton twirlers. BELOW- F. H. A. float entitled Dogpatch. HOMECOMING QUEEN AND ATTENDANTS: PICTURED BELOW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joan Cook, Janet Haning (queen), Jill Hughes, Carol Ann Bicknell, Marie Dano, and Char-mayne Upton. JUNIOR PLAV,1952 The play, The Campbells Are Coming, was presented on April 18, 1952, under the direction of Mrs. Glenn Nichols. It was a hilarious account of a country family in which the grandmother had raised her three grandchildren since the death of their parents. The oldest granddaughter, Kaye, was engaged to marry a city society playboy. In an effort to stop the marriage, her family and ex-fiance dressed and acted as hillbillies. ABOVE, LEFT TO RIGHT, IN BACK ROW: Jack Barr as Kingston Campbell, Russell Miller as Bildad Tapp, Rosemary Wilcoxson as Ma Brannigan, Keith Dyer as Cyrus Scudder, Paul Bateman as Jeff Scudder, Kent Young as Dick Brannigan, Alice Begolka as Catalpa Tapp. LEFT TO RIGHT. IN FRONT ROW: Joyce Bateman as Betty Brannigan, Sally Givens as Kaye Brannigan, Delores Kellems as Mrs. Augusta Campbell. Compliments of PAUL M. BALL Atlanta, Illinois Sponsored by ROSE'S BARBER SHOP Atlanta, Illinois Above, Betty and Catalpa argue as Cyrus Scudder makes love to Ma Brannigan. Above, Alice Begolka as Catalpa Tapp. Right, Ma Brannigan and her idiot grandson, Dick Brannigan. Above: Herb Stanley kicks viciously at Eve St. Regis when he discovers the trouble Eve (alias Tommy Wilkins) has SlIIOR PUV, 1952 The senior play, Everybody's Crazy, by Jay Tobias, was presented on Friday, October 24, under the direction of Mrs. Glenn Nichols. When three college students--Herbert Stanley (Kent Young), Tommy Wilkins (Tom Ewing), and Elmer Sneed (Paul Bateman)--bought the Hodgefield Hotel, they didn't bargain for old Azariah Hodgefield's ghost or $30,000 worth of hidden treasure. Their guests at the hotel were numerous and assorted. First came Mrs. Emmaline Spooner (Joyce Bateman), a nervous widow who wanted to see Tommy's famous cousin, Eve St. Regis. Julie Mather (Sally Givens) and her old maid aunt (Lois Hamblen) were the next to arrive. Next to come was Adam Pottle (Keith Dyer), an old bachelor who was looking for a wife. On his heels came the Van Gordons--Godfrey (jack Barr) who liked to cuss; Caroline (Rosemary Wilcoxson), his wife who enjoys her poor health; and Celia (Alice Begolka), their daughter who gets great pleasure out of her chewing gum. Following the arrival of all the hotel guests situations develop at an astounding rate. The laugh section is helped along greatly by the colored bell-hop, Jasper (Pete Baldwin), his girl friend. Gladiola (Helen Bruner), and the cockney cook, Libby Ann (Jackie Miller), who wasn't at all what she should be. William Bates (Russell Miller), the mean old landlord, helped add to the boys' troubles. caused. Compliments of DR. J. J. SHUTE Lincoln, Illinois SCHOEN'S SHOE STORE Lincoln, Illinois FAMILY SHOE STORE Lincoln, Illinois Above: Ketura Katt lies fainted on the couch. Jasper immediately hid his head under the rug when Azariah Hodgefield's ghost appeared. Adam Pottle makes love to Eve St. Regis as Elmer Sneed spies through the window. Behind the scenes: At left. Eve St. Regis (Tom) relaxes between acts. Below, Russell Miller and Keith Dyer enjoy working the mysterious ouija board. Does she still love you, Buster? At right, Dane Canfield painting the props before the play. JIIIOR PLAV, IS,13 The junior play, Mr. Co-ed, was presented on Friday, April 24, under the direction of Mrs. Glenn Nichols. The play was written by Esther E. Olson. Lotus Smith, despite the name, was a young, strong, handsome boy from somewhere in the West. Mrs. Colgate-Brewster, Lotus's rich grandmother, had made a promise to give her granddaughter's inheritance of $100,000 as a gift to the Cedar Hill College for Women. The only ultimatum was that Lotus must attend the college. As Mrs. Brewster had never seen Lotus, she believed him to be a small, fragile girl. Therefore, when Mrs. Brewster arrived at the college from England, she brought with her Gilbert Glyer, the famous poet, to make love to Lotus. Lotus, however, has ideas of his own on that matter and immediately takes to the country scholarship student, Emily. It’s a scream to see Lotus do a dainty zephyr dance on an imaginary beach. After everyone discovers that Lotus is a he and not a she , matters begin to untangle. Mrs. Brewster writes a check to the Cedar Hill College for $150,000; The Cedar Hill College for Women is combined with the Oliver Academy for Boys as a co-educational school; and the play has a happy ending. A love affair between Grandma Brewster and the custodian, Homer, makes a perfect setting for the end of a hilarious play. AUGSPURGER PLEINES INC. Buie k- Chevrolet Lincoln, Illinois Phone - 44 CAST OF CHARACTERS Bernice Bramberry, Carol Wood, and Ruby Nolan (students at Cedar Hill Women's College) -Joyce Rawlins, Donna Cook, and Virginia Bateman; Miss Eustacia Hayworth (President of the College) - Lois Brown; Miss Pauline Pooley (P. E. Instructor) - Charmayne Upton; Miss Geraldine Carr (English Teacher) - Anna Kurth; Mrs. Cobina Colgate-Brewster (a wealthy benefactor of the Cedar Hill College) - Barbara Gilbert; Lotus Smith (Mrs. Brewster's grandson, a boy from out West) - Dale McRoberts; Emily Manning (scholarship student at the College) - Patty Fones; Homer Quackenbush (custodian) - Joe Gaither; Mr. Oliver Lee Oliver (wealthy financier who wishes to buy Cedar Hill) - Ted Griffin; Gilbert Glyer (an original English poet) - Jerry Rude; Extras; Patricia Baker, Delores Miller, Mina Hulva, Carol Lees-man, Huey Mandrell, Ronnie Yeast, Kenny Johnston, Harold Long, and Jim Pittenger. Attendants to the King and Queen entering at archway preceding the coronation. FRONT TO BACK: Thressia Parks and Bill Deuterman, freshmen; Julia Kieszling and Bob Warrick, sophomores; Alice Begolka and Tom Ewing, juniors. Compliments of LIVINGSTON'S Bloomington, Illinois LEFT TO RIGHT - Kent Young, Joyce Bateman, Jack Barr, and Sally Givens - crossing bridge into the garden. Coronation of Prom King and Queen. In the background are the Mt. Pulaski Rhythmaires, who provided the music for the formal dance. Courtesy of ROLAND'S Bloomington, Illinois Couples lined up to view the coronation after the Grand March. The stage of the gym depicted the verandah of a Southern Colonial mansion. Maroon drapes decorated the window s and two large white pillars supported the verandah roof, which was graced with genuine Spanish moss. The orchestra was situated upon the verandah. On each side of the entrance into the Southern garden were two large baskets of flowers. The white bridge spanned a stream which flowed from the Wishing Pool through the center of the garden. The back garden wall was covered with the Spanish moss, which came from Mississippi. Punch was served from the Wishing Well, which was set in the cor ner of the garden. Above, punch is being served by Russell Miller to (left to right) Mrs. Maurice Vincent, Jim Ford, Jackie Miller, and Harold Harris. The shoulder behind Mrs. Vincent is that of her husband. BELOW (left to right), Bob Ford, Rosemary Wilcoxson, Alice Be-golka, and Dale McRoberts, toss coins into the Wishing Pool. This pool was constructed of natural stones and was lighted by candles placed on the moss-covered banks. The white picket fence in the background, which skirted the dance floor and garden, was decorated with a variety of flowers. The 1952 Junior-Senior banquet was held at the Atlanta Methodist Church on May 10, 1952. The theme of the banquet and prom was a combination of the wishing well, old colonial, and flower garden themes. Centerpieces for the banquet tables were miniature wishing wells with thatched roofs. Aqua and pink candles with frilly crepe paper bases were placed on the tables. The pillars were wrapped with many colored streamers. Place cards were artificial yellow roses and red carnations which were attached to cards bearing the guests’ names. The nut cups were made by the members of the junior class and represented yellow primroses. Miniature umbrellas of many colors were given as favors and each guest received a Memory Book. Compliments of GILBERT AND SON HARDWARE STORE Atlanta, Illinois This page sponsored by PAUL A. SCHMIDT AND SON Atlanta, Illinois THE ROYAL PARTY, LEFT TO RIGHT: Max Young, Bill Deuterman, Dale McRoberts, Queen Sally Givens, King Kent Young, Charmayne Upton, Jackie Miller, and Hannah Ijams. 1953 PROM Following the Coronation. The junior attendants, Dale McRoberts and Charmayne Upton, crowned the King and Queen of the Mardi Gras. Kent Young QUEEN, Sally Givens This page sponsored by A Lincoln Friend Compliments of ROGER'S SERVICE STATION Lincoln, Illinois The Grand March participants staged a beautiful display High School couples participating in the Grand March. immediately preceding the coronation ceremony. The 1953 Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was held on Saturday, May 9. Decorations were in accordance with the Mardi Gras theme. At the door of the high school gymnasium to announce the arrival of each couple was a court jester, Roger Leesman. The stage was adorned to represent the courtyard of an old New Orleans' home. Art Lierman's Orchestra of Bloomington provided the music for the dance and was situated on the stage. The front of the stage was gaily bedecked with bright-colored balloons and confetti. Placed at various positions around the gym were tall, multi-colored, striped poles with lanterns atop them. Punch was served to the guests at the Cafe New Orleans by members of the junior class. Overhanging the small cafe was a red and white striped awning. Bouquets of fragrant spring flowers were used to add a festive air. The 1953 Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Atlanta Christian Church at 7:00 p.m. The fine meal was served by six pretty creole girls who were members of the sophomore class. The banquet tables were covered with crepe paper of blue and white. Bouquets of yellow roses were used as center-pieces. Bright-colored candles with frilly crepe paper bases were placed on the tables. The poles were wrapped with various colors of crepe paper. The gaily decorated tables held a variety of articles in keeping with the theme of Mardi Gras. Place cards were gay little Mardi Gras hats; the nut cups were images of beautiful creole maidens combined with crepe paper ruffles. Each guest was given a Mardi Gras mask as a favor. The guests were requested to wear the masks and hats to the Prom. Everyone also received a Mardi Gras Memory Book. Edgar A. Campbell CHRYSLER -PLYMOUTH SALES SERVICE Lincoln, Illinois Phone 181 LINCOLN MONUMENT COMPANY Phone 605 Chicago-Pekin Street Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of WILLIAMS' JEWELRY Lincoln, Illinois Sponsored by E. H. LUKENBILL County Supt. of Schools Compliments of LOGAN MOTOR SALES Lincoln, Illinois r, ta« dj No-Hit Rude Beanball Leesman “Slugger Wattick BASEBALl SCOREBOARD AT. OPP. September 9 New Holland 9 4 September 12 Mt. Pulaski 1 15 September 15 McLean 3 8 September 16 Middletown 10 5 September 19 Hartsburg 6 3 September 23 Elkhart 20 14 September 25 Beas on 4 6 MOBERLY AND KLENNER The store for men and boys Bloomington, Illinois Abe Mitchell VI Compliments of F.W. WOOLWORTH CO. Bloomington, Illinois A I ____ Slats Young A _ - Li'l Beanball Leesman Compliments of SEARS ROEBUCK AND CO. Bloomington, Illinois Three-Swing Canfield Scoop Warrick Double-Play Shay and Brandt Shovel Mandrell BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bob Treakle, Art Mitchell, Kenney Long, Fred Stunkard, and Raymond Leesman. SECOND ROW; Jack Shay, Huey Mandrell, Jim Adams, Homer Hamblen, Jerry Rude, Dane Canfield, and Dale McRoberts. FIRST ROW: Coach Fran Somers, Max Young, Tom Brandt, Roger Leesman, Jack Warrick, and Bob Warrick, Sponsored by THE HOTEL LINCOLN Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of W. B. READ Bloomington, Illinois 19 Boys Play Ball for Atlanta ATLANTA — Coach Francis Somers reports 19 boys turned out for his baseball squad at Atlanta high school this season. The count includes several promising freshmen. namely Max Young, pitcher —first baseman; Tom Brandt, outfielder: Arthur Mitchell, catcher —outfielder; Bob Treakle, infield-fielder. The team has been getting good pitching from Raymond Leesman and Jerry Rude, senior and junior, two conference games thus far. Leading hitters are Jerry Rude. Raymond Leesman, Arthur Mitchell, Tom Brandt and Bob Warrick. the latter being the outstanding player on the squad, according to Somers. Sponsored by J. C. PENNEY Lincoln, Illinois Striiiiiiike three. Atlanta Wins Raymond Leesman and Jerry Rule, battery for Atlanta, drove in a good share of the runs in their home town’s triumph over Middle-town, 10-5. Rule drove in four runs. Leesman drove in two on a couple of singles. Atlanta now has a 2-1 record for the league. Johnson and Berry were the battery for get a hit this way! WE’RE LOYAL TO YOU, A. H. S. LEFT TO RIGHT: Alice Begolka, Charmayne Upton, Virginia Bateman, and Sally Givens. Alternates for the year were Barbara Gilbert and Jackie Miller. CHEFRlEADtRS. 1952 -'S3 What’s what they all say? Let’s beat Tri-Cityl 11 Atlanta's Redwings won't be beatl 111 Yay, Redwings 111 - ELMER” Elmer was the red and white cheerleader and Pep Club mascot, who traveled to all the 1952-53 basketball games. He was the good luck charm for the Atlanta team this past season. Made of wood, Elmer represents the Atlanta Redwings. HAROLD'S FURNITURE This page sponsored by AND LINOLEUM MYER'S BROTHERS OF 108 North Kickapoo St. Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois The picture below was taken at a banquet held in honor of the McLean Tournament basketball squad which won second place in the tourney. The group were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Harris, on Monday evening, Dec. 29. STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Dane Canfield, Jerry Rude, Ted Griffin, Raymond Leesman, Dale McRoberts, Jack Barr, Keith Dyer, and Pete Baldwin. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Coach Fran Somers, Charmayne Upton, Alice Begolka, Kent Young, Rev. E. J. Barber, Harold Harris, Virginia Bateman, Sally Givens, and Mrs. Somers. a RIDE SPARKLES Jerry Rude. Atlanta’s all-conference guard, turned in a sparkling game for the Redwings. Time after time his long one-handers brought the Atlantans abreast Jump shot artist Jerry Rude paced the winners with 22 points and he had plenty of help in th escor-ing column from his teammate? . Harold Harris added 19. Young i5. and Ray Leesman chipped in with Atlanta’s Jerry Rude hit for 14 field goals and five free throws to mark up a high of 33 tallies for the night’s doings. Ray Leesman converted his two tosses for tha Red Wings, to make the count 55-53. and left an even more dramatic chore-for teammate Harris. With only seconds remaining in the game Harris evened out the score at 55 all at charity lane. It was Harris, again, moments later, firing with deadly accuracy on a two handed jump shot to push the Red Wings out in front, 57-55. In final review, it was a case of a determined crew from McLean prevailing, despite a great 29 point scoring effort by Atlanta’s Harris. Harris was the big gun offensively, as he scored 19 points. The 12 rebounds he snagged didn’t hurt ciiher. Lehman got 15 points and ten rebounds. McRober+s, Dyer Put Halters On Snow, Johnson Harold Harris was the scoring star for the Redwings, but the real heroes of victory were Keith Dyer and Dale McRoberts. They held Snow and Johnson to a tbtal of 21 DOints. Probably the outstanding shot of the tournament week was that of Atlanta’s Dale McRoberts, when he took a quick glance at the clock and fired from half-way across the court just as the gun went off at the end of the first 'uarter OUR BENCH-- LEFT TO RIGHT: Dane Canfield, Keith Dyer, Ted Griffin, and Kenneth Johnston. Ouistandir.g for the Redwings Raymie Leesman. His ploy h; been consi.etrrt thrbi’rhout the s-son. in marked contrast to the rc of ih team, which has run hot an cold. Leesman also is a high score for tha Atlantans. Raymie Leesman was a rebounding demon and the game's leading scorer with 25 points and Harris chipped in with 23 for the fast-broaking Redwings. Raymie Leesman as usual led th way for Atlanta, but of his 23 tal lies 15 were by way of charity tos ses. Jack Barr, Harold Harris and Ray Leesman were other Atlanta standouts Tuesday night. Only two field goals were hit in the overtime—Jack Barr put the Redwings anead with a score of � 6-53 The energetic rebounding efforts of Ray Leesman, Jack Barr and Harold Hams plus the sharp shooting of Jerry Rude, provided Atlanta with the balance required to win. Pete Baldwin, senior, and Ode McRoberts, junior, both six feet, show a lot of promise- Paul Bateman is showing considerable improvement at the pivot Harold Harris and Paul Bateman did well under the boards and Jerry Rude clicked at moving the ball around. Tri-City pulled ahead one during the chapter, but Paul Bateman’s jump shot from the keyhole with two minutes left gave the Redwings a lead they held to the close of the chapter. BACK ROW: Coach F. E. Somers, Pete Baldwin, Paul Bateman, Jack Barr, Ted Griffin, Raymond Leesman, Dale McRoberts, Kenneth Long, Mgr. FRONT ROW: Harold Harris, Jerry Rude, Dane Canfield, Kenneth Johnston, Keith Dyer. VARSITY SCHEDULE OPPONENTS WE THEY CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT Kenney 49 47 Elkhart 62 42 Hartsburg-Emden 46 54 Kenney 83 57 Elkhart 46 39 Beason (Final) 57 58 McLean 55 52 Lexington 55 62 Waynesville 61 39 Waynesville 53 43 New Holland 50 68 New Holland 61 69 Beason 42 51 Middletown 48 58 McLEAN TOURNAMENT McLean 66 61 Wapella 81 42 Wapella 63 55 Waynesville 51 41 Warrensburg-Latham 58 52 McLean (Final) 57 60 Octavia 64 78 Middletown 67 46 LINCOLN REGIONAL Kenney 74 59 T ri City (29 wins in row) 58 61 Hartsburg-Emden 47 57 Overtime Elkhart -54 43 Beason 54 60 Compliments of Compliments of MEL WIGGERS Compliments of W. L. BRANOM Pontiac Cadillac J. W. MAHER Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois Lincoln, Illinois 60 BACK ROW: Coach F. E. Somers, Karl Ware, Jack Warrick, Homer Hamblen, Bill Dunham, Fred Stunkard, Art Mitchell, Tom Brandt, Manager Jim Pittenger. FRONT ROW: David Amberg, Dick Pittenger, Jim Adams, Roger Leesman, Jack Shay, Max Young, Bob Treakle. (RESIMAI-SIPUOMDIE SCHEDULE OPPONENTS WE THEY Kenney 25 34 Hartsburg-Emden 35 33 Elkhart 40 39 McLean 31 26 Waynesville 31 30 New Holland 37 33 Beason 40 37 Lincoln (Freshmen) 42 29 Middletown 35 43 Kenney 41 45 Hartsburg-Emden 41 38 Elkhart 31 41 Lincoln (Freshmen) 38 33 Beason 31 25 Lexington 45 49 Waynesville 43 51 New Holland 43 49 Middletown 47 37 McLean 51 35 Wapella 40 48 War rensburg-Latham 23 39 Octavia 66 40 Lincoln (Freshmen) 55 56 HARTSBURG-EMDEN FRESHMEN SOPHOMORE TOURNEY Middletown 47 53 - Atlanta won by forfeit Compliments of HURSH RADIO TELEVISION Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of ART'S AUTO BODY Lincoln, Illinois Sponsored by DIERKER'S CLEANERS Lincoln, Illinois 61 XIgS, miUTllu, uuuu iu Op OM BEHIND tlanta came up fro vY ly deficit to troun V 9 on th latter’s floor. HE ATLANTA RED W erienced little difficulty in shinp Middletown. 67-46. in i. ning’s other conference jeei staged on the Re«' he win put the Win py side of the .500 rk in league play w ord. It is now 3-4 for — TTT ogan - DeWitt New Year Openers AiL nta Losfijn Afldnf rtsburg-Emden. Atlanta, an Holland won their games i an-DeWitt conference play la� it. artsburg-Fjnden dowr. own 51 the forme eby more cei 1 'e in cor V f Vnd winr ew Hoi. A eking off V' On New Holland, Atlanta Match Colts Defeat od with the latter's all the wa scoring parau Rpnionafer’ Tri-City Nabs NiP and Tuck 83-57 £ WM Affair 61-58 O.Cc 1AD CHEERS Virginia egolka and Cha m GOOD PERCENTAG Atlanta Easy Winner in Circuit Qame in Home Qy: ,tlanta Forces Mlean to Extra Atlanta Troun A hard-fighting Atlanta High School cage team was ousted from the Lincoln Regional last night by . unbeaten Tri-City of Buffalo 61-58 PwT u ,e At,anta Com- in a game that was tight all the high school Friday named way. year’s che q«ii. The Redwings outscored the win- by five in field goals but the lity quintet made hay at the throw line to score 21 points that stripe as Atlanta netted Out of 13 shots, eight. Leesman conn I of nine tries. Accor McLean In O'' eriod to Win Its Own Cage Meet ®nmp Saturday nighV Neighbor That’s ced Mci Id win i Anothe ce by w he thr ced lik n a b vith 4 n r-point. ids. Heat dilation pla in the 12 tii ■his two-basket m was stacked up Dick Farmer, who _ and Jerry Westerfi title - lts had around game Saturday nigh upset by Atlanta, 55-; was tied at the end lanta, beason ted Favorites anta and Beason are the fav-s jr e 1952-53 Logan-DeWitt 'asketball race. £ poll of coaches. At-Vr� first place no-14 for Beason. One fiddletown to win vote. Middletown t tee consideration rt:u lot neighborly, at least in basketball was Saturday night as Atlanta Red Wing cagers n overtime before the McLean county quintet time, 48 all. nament final, 60 to 57. M , In McLean’s first los. v — Beason — forced out Waynesville for third i starts, they hit only 25 p, solation final, 64 to 43. | their field goal attempts tween the Red Wings victory in i Head an Atlanta tea fielders an a 29-point t how. how • ough to ,cion of t TljANTA- LJN ana jerry western y r--r- , ---- .•e-in. Quite naturally. • ■ - stepped up scoring ounen of Harold Harris to Dutton up a 61-41 -Victory over the Waynesville Warriors in the other semifinal game. Forced to show their hand early Kenney, 49-4 - «•� press Atlanta, p nut An a firf'mf prl lwings Open tson With Win er Reriu .' PPed six j � ed 39 per cent. teams in a deadlock , jsman, who scored 19 ked in a basket ar ;ows to help his mr Young chipped in r the Redwings 5? •an. Dick Fa O •nd Russ S- .joT j ----- had desperation Pared for Shaffc . hfgh the% hu lanta Tops arrensburg e, 58-52 Votn Atlant orites in conferenc In a re lanta rece minations ; coach pick LOGAN-DEWITT - nta led all the way to take a;and 2 die . . . . ... received thn inference victory from War-1 from four COa __ lrg-Latham Tuesday night,: Atlanta hao « 10-17 record yn the Redwings’ hardwood, j season (5-9 in the conference) winners jumped off to a 12-0 was second in the conference to, ''V jWm e way to take a tory from War-Tuesday night, edwings’ hardwood. j jumped off to a 12-0 rly minutes and never ible from then on. The td 19-11 going into the a and 35-20 at the i the early minutes and never n trouble from then on. The ngs led 19-11 going into the I frame and 35-20 at the ysfw, bb ° x eaX acVvAc “ vk] X ___ Mam Downs Elkhart; ney. Beason wnn io l.cf and won Middletow 1951-52 an outplayed the Redmond half as well as them, but the winners' vuge was too. large and- they with- 9 v% cO lstood Warrensburg second half . e surge. The winners’ well balanced A . X? .attack was paced by Harold .arris’ H point ap i. Jem . Bates 16 amie win- rk. an- BEASON WIN OVERTIME 58-57 m Leesman free threw and Harris It was Beason’s second tourney lal victory in a row over the edbirds. For its triumph Beason was yarded a trophy provided by the Incoln Chamber of Commerce. At-nta received the second place yard. The game was a thriller iroughout. Atlanta controlled the p-off as the ball went up to open ie game, but it was Beason scor-tg first on a free toss by Travis, aymie Leesman toed the gratis [ripe for a point and it was knot-?d at 1-all. Dale McRoberts push- ed in a free toss to shove t e Jree llips m a row Py desman Redwings afront, 2-1. Husky Larry pulled Atianta up 10-9: then it Clements shoved Beason to tne wag Qcmcnts on a field goal and foes on a fielder and free toss, McRoberts on a free throw to leave Bateman counted on a field goa 12-H for Beason at the first to tie it at 4-all. quarter gong. FINKS COLLABORATE Turning on the steam as the Here the Fink brothers collabor- second quarter came up. Atlanta ated for a field goal and free toss tied it up immediately on Rude’s and the Jackets looked at a 7-4 ad- free throw at 12-12. Atlanta went in vantage. Travis’ gift shot doubled front on Leesman’s free netter. 13-it at 8-4. Leesman narrowed it on 12. The north siders pushed hard two free throws for Atlanta at 8-6 then to gain a 17-12 advantage be-before Norm Fink plunked from fore Beason got back in gear, the field for 10-6 and Boa Atlanta ciosed its 7-point third period lag to three points, 49-46. Bob Wilson dropped in a free throw for Beason, but Harris countered Compliments of LINCOLN SAND AND GRAVEL CO. Vashed Sand and Gravel Sponsored by McGRATH SAND AND GRAVEL CO. Lincoln, Illinois looked like Beason's game, but with six seconus to go Raymie Leesman was fouled and proceeded to drop the two gratis shots to tie the game at the final gun. Paul Bateman put Atlanta ahead with a free throw as the extra period opened. Then tragedy struck the Redwings as Leesman fouled out. Burwell potted a free throw for Beason and the score was tied again, this time at 53. LEAD SWITCHES Jack Barr came through for the Redwings with a field goal and it was 55-53 Atlanta. Instants later Mel Fink was fouled and he made a free throw to bring Beason to 54. Atlanta tried to hold the ball back from play, but Beason’s Bur-well was fouled in the process and he sank both tries to put the ’Jackets ahead 564 5, with 45 seconds to go. But Atlanta wasn’t finished. Bur-well fouled Jack Barr, the Redwing sank his two charity attempts to put Atlanta back in the lead 57-56. Leesman free threw and Harris field goaled to make it 28-25 Atlanta before Burwell hit from the field to leave Beason trailing 28 to 27 at the half. It was still anybody’s ball game. A free toss by Leesman opened the third frame to make it 29-27 Atlanta, but Gene Burwell dropped in a field goal and a gratis shot for the Yellowjackets to put his team in the lead 30-29. Mel Fink got a basket for the then leaders and Clements collected two in a row as the Yellowjackets controled the boards at both ends of the court. Beason was leading 36-30. LISTINGS Auto Electric Service-Lincoln, Illinois Dorothy Faye Shop-Lincoln, Illinois Sheer's Auto Supply-Lincoln, Illinois Dr. D. E. Doolen-Lincoln, Illinois Dan T. Atteberry-General Insurance Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of a friend. SIEB'S HATCHERIES INC. Lincoln, Illinois Compliments of DOUD STORES ATLANTA BAKERY Joe Doud Phone 2651 Atlanta, Illinois Atlanta, Illinois OPAL G. 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