Clay City High School - Claytonian Yearbook (Clay City, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1951 volume:

There is nothing more worthy in a community than that it make its school the best in the land. ... Published by The Senior Class of CLAY CITY COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Clay City, Illinois DEDICATION Dr. Robert E . Doherty To the memory of the late Dr. Roberr E. Doherty, eminent engineer and educator, we dedicate this Claytonian. Dr. Doherty, a former graduate of the Clay City Schools and of the University of Illinois, rose to fame as an Electrical Engineer for the General Electric Company. Later he became Dean of the School of Engineering at Yale University, and finally served as President of Carnegie Institute of Technology from 1936 until his retirement in 1950. To each of us Dr. Doherty's life of useful service and excellence of achievement in his career serves as a shining example. He held an abiding faith that in a broader education of the youth of the world lay the greatest hope for a better and more peaceful world. CLoaronmn sniff EDITOR Carolyn Easley BUSINESS MANAGERS Don Bokenkamp Claude Denton TYPISTS CANDID SHOTS ACTIVITIES BOYS' SPORTS GIRLS' SPORTS CALENDAR FACULTY ADVISERS Eunice Armitage Romona Bache Richard Plnkstaff Irma Rae Harrison Paul Fehrenbacher Mar ye Behymer Peggy Staser Maytle Marie Harris Donald E. Cohoon PRinCIPflL V. D. SHAFER Principal, Mathematics, Physics. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.), Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois. Master of Science (M. S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. THE PRinCIPflL fine BOARD COUVfTIE BOARD OF EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT: W. R. Dewhirst. J. L. Blessing, H. J. Bokenkamp. V. D. Shafer (Acting Secretary), J. W. Duff, Lewis Clark. RUSSELL BISSEY General Science, Biology, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Colorado State College of Agriculture, and Mechanic Arts, FortCollins, Colorado. Master of Science (M.S.), University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire. fflcumj ELBERTA EWBANK Girls Physical Education, English 1. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern 11 linois University, Carbondale, Illinois. DONALD E. COHOON Commerce, Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-Estension Courses. JOHN GENGLER Band Director, Bachelor of Music (B.M.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois. Master of Music Education (M.M.E.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois. MAYTLE MARIE HARRIS English 111 IV. Librarian. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.). Eastern Illinois State College,Charleston, Illinois, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-Extension Courses. University of Denver, Denver, Colorado-Summer Session. fflCULTy DALE E. HORTIN Guidance Supervisor, Latin, Mathematics. Bachelor of Arts (A. B.) McKendree College, Lebanon, Illinois. University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio-Summer Session. Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. RUSSELL HARRIS Shop. Bachelor of Education (B. Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-Extension Course. JOANN LEVITT Home Economics. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. 7 LOREN H. PETTY Agriculture. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State, College, Charleston, Illinois. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), University of Illinois, Urhana, Illinois. Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. fflCULTy FRANCIS SOMERS Boys’ Physical Education, Coach, General Business. Bachelor of Philosophy (Ph.B.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois. WILLIAM E. PLUMLEE Assistant Coach, Social Science, English II. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois-Extension Course. ROBERT W. WILLIAMS Shop. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.) Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. 8 SECRETBRy Miss Joan Striegel How late? m wm Mr. Ernest E. Reichman Ernie, keep those waste cans quiet I BUS DRIVERS Mr. Shelby Murbarger Mr. Felix Lackey Mr. Willard Foreman Mr. Arkell Murbarger Next stop, school. TH{ GROnD RUSH ! CLASS Of 1951 For the past four years the pitfalls have been many, but at last we have reached the top rung of the ladder of our high school career. Under the guidance of Miss Harris and Mr. Cohoon, the Seniors have had a busy year with many responsibilities. The honor of keeping the King and Queen of the Dizzy Derby in the Senior Class was among our goals for the year. Publishing this Claytonial has been our chief project with the staff chosen from the members who were willing to give hours of out-of-school time. Financially, we were aided by our magazine sales which were held early in the year. Class parties became minor activities instead of major ones for the year. Class officers who led the class were President, Vernon Colclasure; Vice President, Paul Fehrenbacher; Secretary, Eunice Armitage; Treasurer, Glen Thomas; and Student Council Members, Don Bokenkamp and Wilma Moseley. EUNICE RAE ARMITAGE ROMONA LEE BACHE FRANK PEARL BARRE F.H.A. i, 2,3,4; G.A.A. I,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3.4; Photography Club 1,2,4; Class Vice President I; Dance Club Class Secretary I; Commerce Club 4; Chorus I; Latin Club 2, 3,4; Commerce 2; Class Queen 2; Class Treasurer 3; Paper Staff 4; Annual Staff 4. Club 4. Paper Staff 4; Commerce Club 4; Class Secretary4; AnnualStaff4; Librarian 4. Congratulations to the Class of ’51 - RANKIN STUDIOS - Your Photographer MARYE LOUISE BEHYMER Class Queen I; Chorus I; F.H.A. I. 2. 3. 4;G. A. A. 1,2.3,4; Student Council 2,4; Dance Club 2; Cheerleader 2,3.4; Class Secretary 3; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4. DONALD GRANT BOKENKAMP Basketball 1.2. 3,4; Baseball 1,2, 3.4; Band 1,2. 3,4; C Club 2.3,4; Photography Club 2,4; Commerce Club 4; Class King 4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. NANCY LOUISE BROWN F.H.A. 1,2.4. JAMES WESELEY COCKEREL F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Class King I; Student Council 3; Class Treasurer 2. MELVIN VERNON COLCLASURE F.F.A. 1,2,4; Class President 4; Student Council 4. CHARLES DELBERT COMBS. JR. F.F.A. I; Baseball i,2; Dance Club 2; Basketball I, 2; C Club 4; Manager 3. JACK LEE COOK F.F.A. 1,2, 3.4; Commerce Club 4. Compliments of C. D. J. W. DUFF - Groin, Seeds, and Feeds. 13 CLAUDE DENTON Class President 3; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. JOANN MARGARET DUNAHEE F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G, A. A. 2, 3.4; Commerce Club 4. RAYMOND R. DUN1GAN Flora H. S. 1; F.F.A. I, 2, 3,4. CAROLYN GAIL EASLEY Chorus I; Dance Club 2; Band I, 2, 3,4; F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3,4; Photography Club l, 2, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3; Class Queen 3; Paper Staff 4; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4. DONALD PAUL ERWIN Flora H. S. I; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. PAUL L. FEHRENBACHER Noble I; F.F.A. I; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; C Club 3, 4; Class King 3; Class Vice President 4; Annual Staff 4. IRMA RAE HARRISON Latin Club 2, 3,4; Librarian 3; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Paper Staff 4. stmoBS JAMES T. HARRISON Flora H. S. 1,2; Football 2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 3; Commerce Club 4; Photography Club 4; C Club 4. G. B. HOLDER Baseball 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Student Council 2; Commerce Club 4; Photography Club 4; Librarian 4; C Club 3,4. MARY JO LEE Salem H. S. 1.2; F.H.A. 1,2; Hi-Tri 1.2; Band I; G.A.A. 2. NOVA JEAN MITCHELL F.H.A. 1.2, 3.4. JIMMIE RAY MOSELEY F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 1; Basketball I; Baseball 1,2,3. WILMA JEAN MOSELEY F.H.A. 1,2, 3.4; Dance Club 2; G.A.A. 1,4; Student Council 4; Commerce Club 4; Paper Staff 4. JEAN ANN NORTON F. H. A. I, 2.4; G. A. A. 4; Commerce Club 4. Compliments of NALE'S STANDARD STATION - Dealer in Standard Products. 14 CARROLL JUNE PHILLIPS F.H. A. I; Dance Club 2; Commerce Club 4; Class Queen 4. RICHARD PINKSTAFF Palestine H. S. 1,2,3; Hi-Y Club 1,2,3; Class Treasurer 1,2; Basketball 3; Football Manager 3; Annual Staff 4. MAX EUGENE RHOADS F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4. ANNALOU SHARP F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Dance Club 2; Commerce Club 4; Paper Staff 4. LORA MARIE HERDES SMITH F.H. A. 1,2; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Treasurer I; Dance Club 2; Photography Club 2. ROBERT NEAL STANLEY F.F.A. 1,2, 3,4; C Club 3,4; Class King 2. MARGARET KAY STASER F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4; Dance Club 2; Cheerleader 1,4; Commerce Club 4; Paper Staff 4; Student Council 4; Annual Staff 4. m m LAWRENCE V. TERRY Carmi H. S. 1,2,3; Football I; C Club I GLEN LEE THOMAS Baseball 1.2. 3.4; Basketball 1,2. 3,4; C Club 1.2. 3,4; Band 1,2.3,4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 2; Class Treasurer 4. Wk FRANK E. WILCOX, JR. F.F.A. I; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; C Club 3.4; Photography Club 2; Latin Club 2, 3,4; gj. Librarian 2, 3,4. A NEAL WILLIAMS F.F.A. 1.2, 3,4; Basketball 4. GENE STANLEY WORKMAN Photography Club 1,4; F.F.A. 1,2. 3,4; Basketball 1,2; Baseball I; Band 1,2, 3,4; Commerce Club 4. CLAY COUNTY ADVOCATE - Weekly Newspaper - Commercial Printing. 16 CLASS Of 1952 How time flies! Here we find the Juniors upon the third rung of the ladder with many new projects for us to complete. Our first major activity was the management of the annual Dizzy Derby. Next came the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet which was the most outstanding social activity of the school year. We were ably guided in these activities by our sponsors Miss Levitt and Mr. Plumlee and by the following class officers: President, Fern Walker; Vice President, Tom Shields; Secretary, George Bissey; Treasurer, Bob Boxell; and Student Council Members, Jeannine McGrewand Loren Sunday. Loren Sunday Student Council Carroll Baker Ruth Bateman Erma Bayler Claude Dasch Merlin Dasch Jim Gill Nola Herdes Bob Daubs Norma Gill Bill Holcomb Marilyn Erwin Kathryn Grove Kenneth Hostettler Catherine Gibbs Mary Ruth Henderson Julia Hilderbrand Joan Kessler James Knowles Fred Kuenstler James Kuenstler Compliments of - CITY CLEANERS - Clay City, Illinois 18 Melvin Lee Phyllis Lackey Wayne Lister Carolyn Mayo Colene McVay Bob Monica I Marie Mosser Donald O'Dell Doris Patridge Lola Patridge Keith Pickens Norma Rhoads Bill Sharp Jim Shehorn Fred Shelton Carole Shore Barbara Springer Wayne Stanley Kaye Taylor Don Weger Compliments of - EASLEY PADGETT - Clay City, Illinois 1? CLASS Of 1953 o ee, With one year behind us we felt a little more confident as we took our second step up the ladder of our high school career. Again we took an active part in the annual Dizzy Derby and held a few class parties. We were ably assisted by our sponsors Mr. Bissey and Mr. Harris and our class officers President, Patty Green; Vice President, Alice Seckinger; Secretary, Phyllis Snell; Treasurer, Rhea Wilcox; and Student Council Members, Dale Stanley and Sue Noble. ,e ' . V' Se° Lois Allen Ronnie Amerman John Brooks Diane Bufkin Danny Cockerel Wayne Doud Doris Dunahee Morris Dunahee Fred Fee Richard Frank Lois Gill Marilyn Gordon Patty Hall Stella Hawn Marilyn Hostettler Bobby Hough Lula Belle Jennings Barbara Lake Donna Linderman Beryl Mitchell Compliments of - BATES' CAFE - Clay City, Illinois. 21 A n fh t 1 JL - — JB| JA 1 4- Sam Norton Barbara Osborne John Patterson Marlene Powers ' Mildred Robinson Myrtle Robinson Robert Roe Garry Rosborough ■___________ t I I h Harry Rosborough Sue Schofield Lester Sloan Arkie Smith Joan Smith Jerry Staley Bill Staser Carolyn Thomas Myrna Thompson Gaylord Weidner Clarence Williams Compliments of - NAIL'S LUNCH - Clay City, Illinois. 22 With a new determination we approached the first step of the ladder of our high school career. From our very first day we found a complete new world opening up before us. By the time of the Dizzy Derby we were well settled and looking forward to the next three eventful years. Several sucessful parties were held during the year with the assistance of our sponsors Miss Ewbank and Mr. Hortin. Officers elected for the year were: President, Barbara Grove; Vice President, Evelyn Hall; Secretary, Juanita Miller; Treasurer, Gilbert Hale; and Student Council Members, Dick Hall and Carolyn Coggan. Clifford Bailey Betty Baker John Bayler Freddie Black Charles Carter Leonard Combs Shirley Cox R. C. Duncan Loren Dunigan Bill Ervin Tom Fehrenbacher Gertrude Fitzgerald Compliments of MURVIN BROTHERS Clay City, Illinois. 24 Velda Fitzgerald Donald Frank Carolyn Gaskin Peggy Green Martha Harbin Mary Harbin Tommy Hilderbrand Marlene Hinterscher Clarence Holcomb Betty Holder Don Holder Curtis Hosselton Ray Hosselton Jim Hubble Delbert Johnsor Jerry Kessler Richard Kuenstler Carrol Lambrich Jimmie Mading Beverly Matheny Donald Mayo Louise McDowell Robert Me Grew BiU Mitchell Zane Moseley Joanne Mosser Marilyn Patridge Delbert Payne Compliments of VERNON HAINES-Flora, lllinois- Candy is my business. 25 Robert Payne Trevor Pearce Delores Roe Glenda Sansom fflESHmtn Margaret Sawyer Joann Shafer Cathryn Stanford Bill Sawyer Robert Shelton Barbara Stanley John Schmitt Lavern Slover Jim Thomas Dorothy Seckinger Jennie Smith Carolyn Travis Jackie Umfleet Lessie Mae Vanfossen Jim White Carol Wilkins Compliments of J. W. RUDY TRUCKING COMPANY-Clay City, Illinois. 26 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marye Behymer, Wilma Moseley, Loren Sunday, Don Bokenkamp, Glen Thomas, Sue Noble, Carolyn Coggan. STANDING: Mr. Shafer. Fern Walker. Jeannine McGrew, Dale Stanley, Dick Hall. Vernon Colclasure. Barbara Grove, Patty Green, Peggy Staser. c. °0 c,oO'° C.o e THf ROUnD TABLE The Student Council, sponsored by Mr. Shafer, consists of two representatives chosen by each class. This governing body was enlarged this year by admitting the presidents of each class and of each of the various organizations. One of the functions of this organization is to formulate laws by which the studentbody is governed. Eight movies and six stage attractions were sponsored by the Student Council whose officers were: President, Don Bokenhamp, Vice-president, Loren Sunday; Secretary, Wilma Moseley. 28 LEFT TO RIGHT: G. B. Holder, Fern Walker, Don Bokenkamp, Kathryn Grove, Eunice Armitage, Miss Harris. Carole Shore, Frank Wilcox. OUR BOOK COfintfiS Among the unsung heroes of the school are the librarians who render a val-uableservice to ourstudents and faculty. Besides the usual job of checking books in and out, special tasks fell to certain students of this group. Typing catalog cards-Eunice Armitage; rearranging and removing old cards from the catalog-Carole Shore. Other librarians, Don Bokenkamp, Frank Wilcox, Fern Walker, Katherine Grove, and G. B. Holder took turns in doing many jobs such as mending books, putting materials in their proper places, and in helping students locate the desired book or magazine. Other students from the English III classes arranged some outstanding bulletin board displays in our library this year. Miss Harris is our teacher-librarian who supervised the work carried on by this group. Compliments of THE CLAY CITY BANKING COMPANY. 29 IHEET OUR BflHD BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joann Shafer, Evelyn Hall, Linda Loye, Mary Martin, Sue Noble, Ruth Bateman. TOP ROW: Ruth Cox, Carolyn Easley, Don Bokenkamp, Glen Thomas, Fred Fee. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Elsworth Fildes, Jeff Fee, Raymond Clements, Loren Sunday, Marilyn Gordon. TOP ROW: Fred Kuenstler, Charles Carter, Kathryn Grove, Frank Barre. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Shirley Carter, Barbara Patterson, Juanita Miller, Dick Hall, Leonard Combs. TOP ROW: Catherine Harbin, Diane Bufkin, Glenda Sansom, Marsha Loye, Lois Gill. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Georgia Moseley, Bobby Hutchinson, Virginia Snell, Carolyn Thomas. TOP ROW: John Henry Weiler, Janet Johnson, Lois Allen, Gene Workman, Annalou Sharp. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carolyn Thomas, Juanita Miller, Glenda Sansom, Diane Bufkin, Lois Gill. TOP ROW: Lois Allen, Gene Workman, Glen Thomas, Don Bokenkamp, Loren Sunday. Compliments of PRAIRIE FARMS CREAMERY-Olney, Illinois. FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Bokenkamp, Carolyn Easley, Fred Fee, Lois Gill, Catherine Harbin, Lois Allen, Janet Johnson, John Weiler, Annalou Sharp, Gene Workman, Georgia Moseley. MIDDLE ROW: Glen Thomas, SueNoble, Ruth Bateman, Joann Shafer, Evelyn Hall, Marilyn Gordon, Elsworth Fildes, Fred Kuenstler, Frank Barre, Loren Sunday, Diane Bufkin, Marsha Loye, Glenda Sansom, Shirley Carter, Barbara Patterson, Dick Hall, Leonard Combs, Juanita Miller. BOTTOM ROW: Mary Martin, Ruth Cox, Linda Loye, Jeff Fee, Raymond Clements, Charles Carterr Kathryn Grove, Virginia Snell, Carolyn Thomas, Bobby Hutchins, Mr. Gengler. music IMSTRO This year the C .C .C .H .S . Band enjoyed another successful year under the direction of Mr. Gengler. Several activities in which the band participated were: playing at basketball games, providing music at the Halloween Festival, and playing carols at the annual assembly Christmas program. On April 7 we journeyed to Carmi in order to take part in the Sectional Contest. A Spring Concert concluded a very favorable year. Officers: President, Don Bokenkamp; Vice-President, Glen Thomas; Secretary, Annalou Sharp; Treasurer, Frank Barre; Librarian, Gene Workman; Uniform Custodian, Carolyn Easley; Social Chairman, Lora Lee Sunday. 31 THf LIU If DGGRflVRT{ LEFT TO RIGHT: Claude Denton, Mr. Cohoon, Fern Walker, Romona Bache. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Claude Denton, Annalou Sharp, Jeannine McGrew, Irma Rae Harrison. STANDING: Marye Behymer, Carolyn Easley, Eunice Armitage. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marye Behymer, Wilma Moseley, Peggy Staser, Eunice Armitage. STANDING: Juanita Miller, Carole Shore, George Bissey, Ronnie Amerman. LEFT TO RIGHT: Irma Rae Harrison, Annalou Sharp, Peggy Staser, Eunice Armitage BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Bokenkamp, Carolyn Easley, Eunice Armitage, Peggy Staser, G.B. Holder, Marilyn Erwin, Jim Harrison, Norma Rhoads, Bob Boxell, Marilyn Gordon. ROW TWO: Tom Shields, Frank Barre, Loren Sunday, Claude Demon, Sue Noble, Jeannine McGrew, Joan Kessler, Mary Ruth Henderson, Fern Walker, Donna Lindeman, Barbara Hale, Norma Gill, Ronnie Amerman. ROW THREE: Romona Bache, Marye Benymer, Annalou Sharp, Wilma Moseley, Kathryn Grove, Colene McVay, Joann Dunahee, Jean Ann Norton, Erma Bayler, Irma Rae Harrison, Barbara Springer, Carole Shore, Mr. Cohoon. TOP ROW: Jim Cockerel, Gene Workman. Jim Kuenstler. Jack Cook, Bob Monical, Keith Pickens, Bob Daubs. With the aid of Mr. Cohoon, our sponsor, the Commerce Club achieved several goals during the year. One major project was the revival of the school paper. A staff was selected from the Commerce Club and a publishing date of every two weeks was set up. Ronnie Amerman won a year's subscription to the paper by submitting the winning name The Little Aggravate in a new-name contest. A new duplicator was purchased for the Commerce Department. As a sidelight a few successful parties were held. Officers serving for the year were as follows: President, Don Bokenkamp; Vice-president, Carolyn Easley; Secretary and Treasurer, Eunice Armitoge; Social Chairman, Peggy Staser. AMERMAN INSURANCE-Phone 5-Clay City, Illinois. 33 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Tom Hilderbrand, Richard Kuenstler, Don O'Dell, Harry Rosborough, Sam Norton, Carrol Baker, Jim Gill, Gaylord Weidner, Vernon Colclasurc, Jim Hubble, John Bayler, Morris Dunahee, Gilbert Hale, John Patterson, Fred Kuenstler, John Brooks, Trevor Pearce, Wayne Stanley, Arkie Smith, Bob Shelton, Jim Kuenstler, Max Rhoads, Bill Mitchel, Jack Cook, Curtis Hosselton. STANDING: Dale Stanley. Garry Rosborough, Carrol Lambrich, Bob Hough, Jackie Umfleet, Clarence Williams, Delbert Johnson, Mr. Petty, Melvin Lee, Bill Staser, Fred Shelton, Don Weger, Jerry Kessler, Wayne Lister, Ray Hosselton, Gene Workman, Wayne Doud, Don Erwin, Jim Cockerel, Raymond Dunnigan, Jim Moseley, George Bissey, Neal Williams, Bob Stanley. OUR fUTURf fflfilMRS Organized in November 1928 the Future Farmers of America , or F.F.A. as it is commonly known, is the notional organization of, by and for boys studying vocational agriculture. The foundation upon which the F.F.A. organization is built includes leadership, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, organized recreation, citizenship, and patriotism. The F.F.A. participated in a Parliamentary Speaking contest; also the chapter had the local pest contest and inter-school pest contest with Louisville. Wayne Stanley, Gene Workman, and Fred Keunstler represented the Clay City Chapter at the National Convention held annually in Kansas City, Missouri. Gene Workman, Vernon Colclasure, and Wayne Stanley along with Mr. Petty spent three enjoyable days at the Dixon Spring Leadership training camp. Clay City F.F.A. members had entries at the Clay County Fair and exhibits in the sectional grain and poultry show. This year's officers included: President, Vernon Colclasure; Vice-president, Gene Workman, Secretary, Dale Stanley; Treasurer, Neal Williams; Reporter, George Bissey; Advisor, Mr. Petty. Compliments of THE CLAY CITY MILLING COMPANY-Clay City, Illinois 34 SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rhea Wilcox, Patty Hall, Sue Schofield, Jeannine McGrew, Joann Dunahee, Delores Roe, Marye Behymer, Wilma Moseley, Marilyn Erwin, Jean Ann Norton, Norma Gill, Norma Rhoads, Nancy Brown, Betty Baker, Romona Bache, Nova Mitchel, Catherine Gibbs, Carolyn Gaskin, Lois Allen, Marilyn Gordon, Carolyn Easley, Diane Bufkin, Beryl Mitchell, Mary Ruth Henderson, Juanita Miller, Fern Walker, Barbara Springer, Lois Gill, Mary Harbin, Barbara Grove, Annalou Sharp, Miss Levitt. STANDING: Mildred Robinson, Shirley Cox, Doris Dunahee, Carolyn Travis, Glenda Sansom, Kathryn Stanford, Jennie Smith, Kathryn Grove, Eunice Armitage, Peggy Staser, Kaye Taylor, Doris Patridge, Colene McVay, Marlene Powers, Carolyn Thomas, Lessie Vanfossen, Irma Bayler, Myrna Thompson, Sue Noble, Carol Wilkins, Joann Shafer, Barbara Stanley Catherine Harbin, Stella Hawn. OUfi fUTURf HOdlffTlflKtRS The Future Homemakers of America enjoyed another successful year under the able leadership of our advisor, Miss Levitt and our officers President, Peggy Staser; Vice-President, Mary Behymer; Secretary, Romona Bache; Treasurer, Marilyn Erwin; Parliamentarian, Annalou Sharp; Reporter, Wilma Moseley; Historian, Jeannie McGrew; Degree Chairman, Fern Walker; and Chairman of Projects, Diane Bufkin. We owe a great deal to the inspiration given us by our Chapter Mother, Mrs. Robert Staser and Chapter Father, Mr. Fred Amerman. We had the honor of having the Noble Chapter officers present at our instal lotion of officers and we in turn installed their officers. A skit sponsored by the F.H.A. was presented at our annual Christmas Program. Parties became a minor interest as we learned more about homemaking . Of ook 'O'? 35 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Catole Shore, Catherine Harbin, Rhea Wilcox, Barbara Springer, Lois Allen. MIDDLE ROW: Diane Bufkin, Nola Herdes, Irma Rae Harrison, Carolyn Thomas, Lois Gill, Sue Schofield, Mr. Hortin. TOP ROW: Marlene Powers, Frank Barre, Frank Wilcox, Don Bokenkamp, Fred Fee, Carolyn Easley. im£fi nos stPTtnDtcim Under the capable leadership of our officers. President, Carole Shore; Vice-President, Catherine Harbin; Secretary, Rhea Wilcox; Treasurer, Barbara Springer; Reporter, Lois Allen; and our advisor, Mr. Hortin, the Latin Club held monthly meetings and sponsored several successful parties. The theme A Better Understanding of Current Events was the basis of- discussion at each meeting. The name of our organization has been kept strictly within the membership of the club. Five students who were past members of the Latin Club were admitted as honorary members. Compliments of BIG FOUR MACHINE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Phone 94 Clay City, Illinois THf LfleORERS Never before have I realized the a-moont of work which goes into the publication of a Claytonian was a frequently voiced expression by staff members of the 1951 Claytonian as they worked spare moments after school and many nights. Work began early in September when Editor Carolyn Easley scheduled the photography work with Mr. Harold Rankin and the printing and binding work with Mr. O. P. Hicks of the Myers Company. Then began the task of Business Managers Don Bokenkapnp and Claude Denton in soliciting advertising. The exacting job of typing copy fell mostly to Eunice Armitage and Romona Bache. Editing the copy was done by many staff members who labored diligently in choosing the correct caption, phrase, or expression tofit a specified space. All of this literary effort and engineering of photographic make-up was aided by cokes and candy and moments of care-free laughter. Staff members will always cherish the memories which this Claytonian brings to our minds. Carolyn Easley, Miss Harris. Mr. Cohoon, Claude Demon, Don Bokenkamp. Paul Fehrenbacher, Romona Bache, Marye Behymer. Richard Pinkstaff, Irma Rae Harrison, Peggy Staser, Eunice Armitage. ( m BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Glen Thomas, Don Bokenkamp, Neal Williams, Bob Stanley, G.B. Holder, Frank Wilcox, Jim Harrison. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Somers, Fred Black, Tom Shields, Merlin Dasch, Bill Sharp, Don Holder. TOP ROW: Don Weger, Bob Boxell, Don O’Dell, George Bissey. BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Harry Rosborough, Dale Stanley, Trevor Pearce, Dick Hall, Garry Rosborough. TOP ROW: Mr. Plumlee, Bill Mitchel, Bob Row, Sam Norton, Jerry Staley, Don Mayo, Leonard Combs, Bill Staser. 39 Glen Thomas G. B. Holde r Don Bokenkamp PLAYERS’ AVERAGES CLAY CITY CONFERENCE GAME SCHEDULE T. P. AV. WE THEY Williams 205 12.8 Sumner 50 41 Holder 135 8.43 Louisville 43 38 Stanley 124 7.75 Farina 43 37 Dasch 102 6.32 Cisne 66 59 3okenkamp 86 5.38 Noble 47 45 Thomas 66 4.4 Kinmundy 51 45 Wilcox 22 •4 Louisville 46 43 Sumner 80 43 The Clay City Wolves enjoyed one of their most successful seasons in many years under the able guidance of Coach Somers. As we go to press the Wolves have a conference record of eight wins and no losses. If our luck and superb playing continues we'll win the conference undefeated. In the M.T.C. Tournament Clay City drew a bye and defeated Kinmundy in the semi-finals by a score of 45-52. Leading the game with twenty points Don Bokenkamp became the star of the evening. In the Saturday night finals the Wolves overwhelmedCisne 44-27 thus winning first place. Neal Williams led the quintet with fifteen points to take over the scoring honors for the game. Bill Sharp Frank Wilcox Jim Harrison BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Staser, Loren Sunday, Tom Shields, Bill Sharp, Jim Harrison. MIDDLE ROW: Bob Stanley, G. B. Holder, Paul Fehrenbacher, Don Weger, Don Bokenkamp, Coach Somers. TOP ROW: Jerry Staley, Merlin Dasch, Bob Boxell, Frank Wilcox, Glen Thomas. men iimone men With the aid of Mr. Somers, our advisor, and our officers Glen Thomas and Don Bokenkamp the C-Club met each month to discuss all the problems concerning athletics. To be eligible for membership in the club a boy must win a major letter either in baseball or basketball. The proceeds from a cokemachine and a milk machine furnished the club with funds for the year. The boys in the organization helped to set a fine athletic record for the year by winning _ first place in the baseball tournament and by leading the Conference in basketball. Compliments of GLEN R. EASLEY-Distributor Clay City, Illinois 42 Coach Somer's Wolves enjoyed one of the best seasons they have had in a number of years. They started off with a bang by winning a no-hit, no-run contest at Sumner. The Wolves continued the good work throughout the season winning eight games andlosing only two. The season was closed at Louisville with the Wolves defeating Farina for the conference championship. PITCHERS’ AVERAGES Paul Fehrenbacher 6-2 Jerry Staley 1-0 Don Weger 1-0 Sumner 4-0 Noble 23-0 Cisne 1-2 Sumner 25-5 Noble 2-3 Louisville 27-4 Cisne 5- Cisne 2-1 Louisville 16-15 Farina Championship Game 8-1 PLAYER _G Glen Thomas 10 Don Weger 3 Bob Boxell 10 Tom Shields 10 Bill Sharp 10 G. B. Holder 10 Paul Fehrenbacher 10 Merlin Dasch 10 Don Bokenkamp 10 Jerry Staley 10 CAPTAIN, Glen Thomas MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, Paul Fehrenbacher IT'S (i Homt non AB JL H HR 33 17 17 3 2 2 I 0 32 13 12 0 33 9 11 0 29 11 8 0 30 9 8 I 28 10 6 0 28 6 5 2 28 7 4 0 28 6 4 0 RBI BB SO Pet. —— 11 15 6 4 5 5 2 2 0 500 4 4 7 375 0 7 7 333 3 5 5 276 9 4 13 267 10 10 3 214 5 8 17 171 4 3 9 M3 3 7 12 M3 BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Bokenkamp, Bob Boxell, G. B. Holder, Paul Fehrenbacher, Tom Shields, Merlin Dasch. TOP ROW: Tom Fehrenbacher, Bill Mitchel, Trevor Pearce, Jerry Staley, Don Weger, Don O’Dell, Don Mayo, Dick Hall, Bill Staser, Mr. Somers, Mr. Plumlee, Fred Black, Manager. With the help of our advisor. Miss Ewbank and our officers. President, Marye Behymer; Vice-president, Joan Kessler; Secretary, Peggy Staser; Treasurer, Carolyn Easley; Parliamentarian, Eunice Armitage; and Choristers, Carolyn Thomas and Diane Bufkin a number of successful projects were completed. Representatives were sent to a G.A.A. workshop held at Marion and also a Play Day at Flora. We had the privilege of holding the Annual Spring Play Day at our school. A Basketball Queen was elected from our Girls' Athletic Association, and was honored at a dance following one of our home games. OUR flTHLfTIC GIRLS Courtesy of LEVITT AND PAYNE BOTTOM ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Marilyn Gordon, Diane Bufkin, Lois Allen, Marlene Powers, Annalou Sharp, Marye Behymer, Wilma Moseley, Lora Smith, Sue Noble, Romona Bache, Joann Dunahee. MIDDLE ROW: Carolyn Easley, Marilyn Erwin, Barbara Hale, Carolyn Coggan, Norma Gill, Doris Dunahee, Shirley Cox, Jennie Smith, Joann Shafer, Miss Ewbank. TOP ROW: Sue Schofield, Rhea Wilcox, Barbara Springer, Colene McVay, Lessie Vanfossen, Eunice Armitage, Peggy Staser, Kay Taylor, Norma Rhoads, Phyllis Lackey, Joan Kessler, Nola Herdes, Carolyn Thomas, Jean Ann Norton. ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ SENIOR KING: Don Bokenkamp SENIOR QUEEN Carroll June Phi Mips JUNIOR ATTENDANTS: Bill Sharp, Barbara Hale Freshman Class Concession FRESHMAN ATTENDANTS: Zone Moseley, Dorothy Seckinger SOPHOMORE ATTENDANTS: Dale Stanley, Patty Green 48 49 50 Columbus Discovered America in 1492. V. To Build a Pond We Get Busy I If Angle x Equals Angle c------ V Oh, For the Love of Poetry I 54 scnioR WHO’S WHO CAROLYN EASLEY Easy a member of the G. A.A., F. H. A., Band, Commerce Club, and Latin Club is one or our busiest students especially after being chosen Editor of this Claytonian. She enjoys tennis and hopes to be a speech correctionist. DON BOKENKAMP Better known to his class mates as Boke , hopes someday to be an engineer. President of the Student Council along with membership in the C Club, Band, Commerce Club and Latin Club were his extra-curricular activities. His favorite sport is basketball and he is one of our most outstanding athletes Boke s favorite subject is Physics. PAUL FEHRENBACHER This studious fellow, known better as Lefty , is a member of the C Club and is our outstanding baseball pitcher. He enjoys woodworking in his two Shop classes but expects to prepare for engineering as a career. IRMA RAE HARRISON If you noticed the art work on the cover of our school newspaper this year you saw some of the drawings in which Rae excels. Her favorite subject is Shorthand, she likes basketball, and her ambition is to be a secretary. She was also a member of the Latin Club, the Commerce Club, and Yearbook Staff. 55 MARYE BEHYMER Lou a popular student because of her winning personality was a memberof the F. H. A., G. A. A., Commerce Club, Student Council, Yearbook Staff, and a Cheerleader for three years. Her Favorite subject is Social Problems; favorite sport, basketball, and she plans a career as a bookkeeper. NEAL WILLIAMS Monk is one of our outstanding basketball players this year. He has been a member of F.F. A. for four years and likes Shop classes best. His hobby is hunting and fishing; his favorite sport, basketball. For a career he hopes to make his fortune as a school teacher. RICHARD PINKSTAFF Pinkie came to us from Palestine where he spent his first three years of high school. His pleasing personality and eagerness for work quickly won him many new friends. Baseball is his favorite sportand his ambition is to be an accountant. LORA MARIE HERDES SMITH Herdes is back with us to complete her Senior Year after her husband was recalled to the Service, Her pleasing manner and sweet smile make her a favorite among the students. Physical Education is her favorite subject and her chief ambition is to be a good wife to husband, Don. 56 CflLfflDflfi SEPTEMBER A day long awaited by the Freshies rolled around August 31--a day set aside for all Freshman to get acquainted with our administration. On this day one would seethe usual sight of students gazing at door numbers, arriving five minutes late to their classes, and general confusion in the halls was noted. September 5 the student body returned after our first vacation, Labor day. Awaiting an introduction were our three new teachers. Miss Ewbank, Miss Levitt, and Mr. Somers. The Juniors and Seniors started their magazine sales with the Juniors winning. With the backing of Coach Somers the boys got off to an excellent start in baseball. The F.H.A. installed their new officers and the Yearbook Staff had its first meeting. The Juniors and Seniors ordered their Class Rings and Announcements. OCTOBER With school well on its way, we rushed through many October activities. The Freshmen started the year off right with a grand party. The baseball boys kept racking up the wins and strutted home with the baseball conference first place trophy. With our first General Assembly the Pure Oil Company presented a Safety Demonstration and Movie. While the underclassmen sadly stepped back until another day, the Seniors started primping and fussing for their Senior pictures. With a howling start the Wolves began basketball season. The G.A.A. kept in step with sports by traveling to Flora for a G.A.A. playday. The F.H.A. and F.F.A. held a Hobo Convention. We then attended the gala affair called the Dizzy Derby. Hold that Ghost was presented as one of the many programs sponsored by the Student Council. NOVEMBER The Sophomores stepped forthwith a party for the third of the month. The board members also held a meeting. Twelve lucky students heard a lecture given by a college representative from Millikin. The F.H.A. and Rotary Club held an open meeting with Signor Orlando Correa from Columbia, South America as speaker. The next day Kirt Bennett, The Man Who Knew Lincoln entertained the student body. During the evening of the fourteenth the Wolves lost a basketbal I game to Wayne City. Activity pictures were taken and the Annual Staff began its full schedule. The Latin Club members enjoyed a chili supper. A Star is Born was presented as another general assembly. Compliments of EBZERY MOTORS Ford Dealer Phone 9- Clay City III. 57 CALENDAR DECEMBER The month of snow, ice, colds, ond giving of blood for the Red Cross Blood Bonk. Everything was on schedule with one of the best General Assembly Programs presented—The Vagabond Trio who entertained with a variety of semi-classical songs. The Juniors added cheer to their year with a party. The Freshman-Sophomore Basketba 11 teams started their year off successfully by tromping their opponents. Another Assembly Program-The Apollo Concert kept us entertained with songs and lectures. Songs included some numbers from Opera. When we saw Dear Old Santa bearing gifts for all on the 22nd everyone knew that vacation time had come. JANUARY Since vacation days must end we returned cold and blue to face semester exams. With the closing of the first half of the year we were sorry to lose one of our very capable teachers-Mr. Harris, our Shop Instructor, who resigned. To Mr. Williams who filled the vacancy we extended our welcome. The Senior Class finally had time for pleasure and enjoyed a treasure hunt. Commerce Club surprised us with the first issue of The Little Aggravate. In flying colors the C.C. Wolves brought home another trophy by winning first place in the Midland Trail Conference Tournament. FEBRUARY Victory, Victory, that's our cry 1 Our basketbalI team not only defeated Noble in an exciting game but also brought home the Conference Trophy—Good work fellows! John Lopp, a magician, presented a very entertaining program before the student body. Lincoln's birthday meant another brief vacation. The Juniors defeated the Seniors to win the girls' basketball tournament. Winter wasn't over yet as we well found out when school was dismissed for five days becouse of bad roads. All good things must end so back to school we came just in time for a movie, The Daltons Ride Again. Basketball season ended at Bridgeport where our boys were defeated by Robinson in the Regional Tournament. Compliments of COCOA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Olney, III. MARCH CflLEflDflR To start things off with a bang the band traveled to Cisne for an all day Music Festival. An enjoyable time was had by all, but everyone seemed to be glad to be home the next day. Three Assembly programs presented were The Melody Four, Henry The Eighth, and Elzie Brown. The Baby Wolves added another trophy to our collection by winning second place in the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament. A great event in Clay City's history took place—dial telephones were installed. The Annual Staff held numerous meetings as the deadline date approached . With the help of Miss Harris there were moments of gay laughter along with the hard work. APRIL As time marched on we came to another great event, the end of another six weeks. The band participated in the Music Contest held at Carmi while the girls kept the home fires burning with a G.A.A. Playday. More general assemblies and college representatives broke the monotony of regular schedules. A movie The Long Voyage Home based upon several plays by Eugene O'Neill was presented to the student body. Skating parties were enjoyed by the band and the Freshman Class. English IV students were seen lugging bundles of books and note cards while they were writing term papers. We knew that Spring had arrived when the shrubs bloomed again making us very proud of our Campus. MAY Even though the majority of the students had Spring fever work had to go on. Baseball season again openedl The year's biggest social event, the Junior-Senior Prom and Banquet took our minds off study for a few brief hours. With our brains full of knowledge the Seniors prepared for final exams. Caps and Gowns arrived and we finally realized that our time here in C.C.C.H.S. was growing short. After nine long, hard months the 27th and Baccalureate arrived followed closely by Commencement on the 28th. A dance was enjoyed by the Senior Class and their guests as we prepared to take our leave of dear old C.C.C.H.S. Lower classmen were still working as their final exams rolled around. The last day of school was celebrated with a play day and picnic. Farewell I Compliments of A.R. SMITH Ford Dealer Flora, III. 59 CLASS mono Our aim: Success Our hope: To Win. CLASS FLOUIER White Carnation. CLASS COLOAS Blue and White. in nppnmnnon To most of you who read this Claytonian of the Class of 1951, it will appear to be only a number of pages, decorated with printing and pictures. It is much more than that, however, to those of us who have worked many long hours on it. We do not complain of the nights or times before and after school spent because we received something more for our work than merely a printed book. Experience, knowledge, and an understanding of what team work means are our rewards. I cannot give enough thanks and praise to Miss Harris, who worked so diligently with us, nor can I show enough gratitude to the staff, whc never said no when a night meeting was called. My thanks go also to Mr. Rankin, our photographer, our publishers. The Myers Company, the many business men and women who bought advertising, and to the complete staff of teachers who always gave freely of theirtime to my problems. To all of these and the entire student body I say thank you for helping to make this book possible. Carolyn Easley Editor 60 J.W. Cockerel - W,F. Matthews Compliments' of J.P. Simpson TRI-STATE SALES SERVICE CRACKEL'S WELDING SHOP Representatives for Gleaner Combines Phone 20 Hinderliter Tool Company Division-Process Engineering Co. Ft. Worth, Texas Clay City, Illinois Tulsa Canvas Products Phone 64 Clay City, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes JOHN'S ELECTRIC WILSON MOTOR SALES DODGE - PLYMOUTH SALKS AND SKRVICK John E. Hockman PIROUSON TRACTORS c, rtQA II 1 AND IMPLIHINTI || ' LUnM' ,LL ttutpain Phone 77 Clay City, Illinois wmmmmmmmm. JOHN D. BONES CHAPMAN MOTOR SALES Pure Oil Service Station 521 W. 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