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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1952 volume:

The C auTonian TTT 19 Claytonian 52 Foreword As the cameras roll for the retake of the scenes from the school life of 1952, the Claytonian production staff has attempted to present in five sections — Administration, Classes,‘Sports, Organizations and Activities — a pictorial and written record with the hope that in the years to come this book will remind you of the students and teachers who have helped to make this year a memorable one. CLAYTONIAN STAFF CO-EDITORS Loren Sunday Norma Gill BUSINESS MANAGER Bob Boxell ASSISTANTS TO B. MANAGER George Bissey Bill Sharp FEATURE WRITERS Carole Shore Barbara Springer ACTIVITIES Carolyn Mayo TYPISTS Fern Walker Catherine Gibbs Marilyn Erwin Norma Rhoads ARTISTS Jeannine McGrew Joan Kessler SPORTS WRITERS Fred Kuenstler Mary Henderson SNAPSHOTS Colene McVay Bob Boxell FACULTY ADVISER Miss Maytle Marie Harris a minis r on p Clayton lan 52 V. D. SHAFER — Principal, English I, Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois; Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. BOARD OF EDUCATION President Secretary Member ... Member--------- Member--------- Acting Secretary „ W. R. Dewhirst H. J. Bokenkamp ____ Lewis Clark ____J. L. Blessing ____J. W. Duff ____V. D. Shafer PRINCIPAL. r. V. Sh tfev BOARD OF EDUCATION 19 � + ++++ ++++++++ +++++ Clay Ionian 52 Faculty RUSSELL BISSEY — General Science. Biology. Chemistry. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Colorado State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, Fort Collins, Colorado. Master of Science (M.S.), University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire. DONALD E. COHOON — Commerce. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. NORMA DAVIDSON FRANK — Girls’ Physical Education, General Business. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Murray State College, Murray, Kentucky. JOHN GENGLER — Band Director. Bachelor of Music (B.M.), and Master of Music Education (M.M.E.), Illinois Wesleyan University, Bloomington, Illinois. MAYTLE MARIE HARRIS — English III and IV, Librarian. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. JOAN LEVITT — Home Economics. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. LOREN H. PETTY — Agriculture. Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Eastern Illinois State College, Charleston, Illinois. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Master of Science (M.S.), University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. WILLIAM E. PLUMLEE — Social Science, English I, English II. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. HERSHEL W. TAPP — Mathematics. Bachelor of Science (B.S.), and Master of Arts (M.A.), Murray State Teachers College, Murray Kentucky. THOMAS W. WATTS — Coach, Boys’ Physical Education, Social Problems, Health and Safety. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), and Master of Science in Education (M.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. ROBERT W. WILLIAMS — Assistant Coach, Shop. Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S. in Ed.), Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. JO ANN STRIEGEL — Secretary. E. E. REICHMAN — Engineer. -FACULTY - CNol NE6P. SCC RCTARV 19 Clay Ionian 52 Seniors LOREN LEE SUNDAY — Photography Club 1; Class Vice-President 2; Athletic Manager 1-2; C-Club 2-3-4; Band 1-2-3-4; Band President 4; Commerce Club 3-4; Student Council 3-4; Student Council President 4; Student Council Vice-President 3; Class President 4; Annual Staff 4. NORMA ANN GILL — Dance Club 1; Student Council 2; Student Council Secretary 2; Class Queen 2; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 3-4; Commerce Club 3-4; Class Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 4. COLENE McVAY — F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. Chorus Leader 1-4; Commerce Club 3-4; Commerce Club President 4; Class Secretary 4; Annual Staff 4. WAYNE STANLEY — F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. Vice-President 4; Commerce Club 4; Class Treasurer 4; Basketball 4. MARY HENDERSON — Dance Club 1; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. 4; Commerce Club 3-4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4. ROBERT BOXELL — Class King 1; Class President 2; Student Council 1- 4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Class Treasurer 3; C-Club 2- 3-4; C-Club President 4; Commerce Club 3-4; Annual Staff 4. JOAN KESSLER — Student Council 1; Dance Club 1; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; G.A.A. Vice-President 3; Commerce Club 3-4; F.H.A. 1-4; Class Queen 4; Annual Staff 4. GEORGE BISSEY — F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; F.F.A. Secretary 2-4; Class Treasurer 2; Class Secretary 3; Basketball 3-4; C-Club 3-4; Commerce Club 4; Commerce Club Secretary and Treasurer 4; Class King 4; Annual Staff 4. CARROL BAKER — F.F.A. 2-3. RUTH BATEMAN — F.H.A. 1; Band 1-2-3-4; Band Secretary 4. ERMA JOAN BAYLER — F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Commerce Club 3-4. enior ass PRf SlOF NT STUDENT COUNC It Sob Sox el I VICE PKFSIDLNT SEC K’l TAPV TKLASUkl R Kortnt Jill SIUDENT COUNCIL Zlar? Xzcfk kndaftz Colene X2e iif Queen •Joan fouler Jecrge 5 feg 19 Claijtonicin +++++ ++ + ++++++ 52 Seniors CLAUDE DASCH — Class Treasurer 1; Baseball 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Athletic Manager 3. MERLIN DASCH — Class Secretary 1; Student Council 2; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Baseball 1-2-3-4; C.Club 2-3-4. BOB DAUBS — Commerce Club 3-4. MARILYN ERWIN — Dance Club 1; F.H.A. 1-2-3; F.H.A. Treasurer 3; G.A.A. 3-4; Commerce Club 3-4; Annual Staff 4. CATHERINE GIBBS — G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 1-2-3; Annual Staff 4. JAMES H. GILL — F.F.A. 3-4; F.F.A. President 4; Basketball 4. JULIA A. HILDERBRAND — F.H.A. 1; Dance Club 2. BILL HOLCOMB — KENNETH HOSTETTLER — JAMES E. KNOWLES — Commerce Club 3-4; Basketball 4. FRED KUENSTLER — F.F.A. 1-2-3-4; Band 2-3-4; Commerce Club 4; Annual Staff 4. SillJfolWBW 19 H+++++ ++++ + � ++4 Claijlonian 52 Seniors JIM KUENSTLER — F.F.A. 3-4; Commerce Club 3-4. MELVIN LEE — Salem H. S. 1; F.F.A. 2-3. JEANNINE McGREW — Dance Club 1; Paper Staff 3; Student Council 3-4; Commerce Club 3-4; Commerce Club Vice-President 4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; F.H.A. President 4; Annual Staff 4. CAROLYN MAYO — F.H.A. 1; Annual Staff 4. ROBERT C. MONICAL — Commerce Club 3-4. MARIE MOSSER — F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 1; Commerce Club 4. DONALD O’DELL — F.F.A. 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3; Basketball 2-3-4. DORIS JUNE PATRIDGE — Class President 1; G.A.A. 1-2; F.H.A. 1-3. LOLA RUTH PATRIDGE — WAYNE K. PICKENS — Commerce Club 3-4. NORMA RHOADS — Dance Club 1; Class Secretary 2; F.H.A. 1-2-3; G.A.A. 1-2-3-4; Commerce Club 3-4; Annual Staff 4. 19 ++++++++� ++ ++++ ++ Clay Ionian 52 Seniors BILL SHARP — Class King 3; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4; C-Club 2-3-4; Annual Staff 4. FRED SHELTON — F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. CAROLE SHORE — Commerce Club 3; Latin Club 3; Latin Club President 3; Librarian 2-3-4; Annual Staff 4. BARBARA ANN SPRINGER — Dance Club 1; Latin Club 3; Latin Club Treasurer 3; Commerce Club 3-4; G.A.A. 1-3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Annual Staff 4. JIMMY STOWERS — Salem H. S. 1-2-3; Science Club 2-3. ELEANOR KAYE TAYLOR — Band 1; G.A.A. 1-2-3; F.H.A. 3. FERN WALKER — Class President 3; Student Council 3; Paper Staff 3; Librarian 3-4; Commerce Club 3-4; F.H.A. 1-2-3-4; Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 4. GEORGE G. WEBER — Effingham H. S. 1-2-3; Art Club 3. DON WEGER — Class King 2; Baseball 1-2-3-4; Basketball 1-2-3-4. DON WILLIAMS — Clinton H. S. 1-2-3; F.F.A. 1-2-3-4. 19 Claijtonian 52 Senior Class Will We. the Seniors of Clav City Community High School, being unsound in the cerebrum and fallible in judgement, realizing that our school days of 1952 are about to be terminated, declare this to be our last will and testament. To the Board of Education, we leave our deepest gratitude. To the Faculty, we leave our sincere appreciation and our condolences for the years to come. To Mr. Shafer, w'e leave the desire that future classes will be more diligent and more courteous. To Miss Striegel and Mr. Reichman, we leave the wish that students will be more co-operative in the future. To the remaining classes, we leave the hope that they will enjoy their school days as much as we have. And now these individuals wish to leave their various characteristics to the designated students. Carrol Baker leaves a package of gum for Mr. Bissey to distribute among the members of the next chemistry class. Ruth Bateman bequeaths her general business book to Bob Mc-Grew, as it now fits his head perfectly. Erma Bayler wills her quietness to Virginia Snell. George Bissey leaves to Jim Mading his knack for delivering impromptu speeches to teachers. Bob Boxell wishes to endow his changeable voice upon anyone who desires to be an impersonator. Claude Dasch bequeaths his “curly” hair to Zane Moseley. Merlin Dasch leaves his unconcerned “expression” to Delbert Payne. Bobby Daubs wills his accomplishment — reading an entire paragraph in one breath — to Bill Ervin. Marilyn Erwin leaves a fondness for the color red to Marilyn Patridge. Catherine Gibbs leaves her “love” for Health and Safety, as she would have happily departed from it soon. Jim Gill bequeaths his position as President of F.F.A. to the one who is the most capable of obtaining the most votes. Norma Gill leaves her ability to type seventy words a minute to anyone who thinks that they have “flying fingers”. Mary Ruth Henderson confers her hair style upon Delores Roe. Julia Hilderbrand leaves her place on the back row in English class to Jim Thomas. Bill Holcomb wills his and Carolyn’s reserved position by the front door to Lois and Shorty. Kenneth Hostettler leaves his slow and easy manner to Clifford Bailey. Joan Kessler bequeaths her artistic ability to Marilyn Gordon. Jim Knowles bestows his slow drawl upon Bob Hough. Fred Kuenstler leaves his good grades to the remaining Kuenstlers, so that the family tradition will be carried on. tan 52 Class Will Jim Kuenstler leaves his active membership in F.F.A. to the new members of next year. Melvin Lee wills his museum piece and principal means of transportation, to be sold as junk. The proceeds are to be given to the 1953 Senior Class Treasury, for assurance of a 1953 Annual. Jeannine McGrew leaves her ability to distinguish between acid and water, as a reminder to Mr. Bissey that a trustful nature is not always an asset. Colene McVay leaves her friendliness to be distributed among everyone in school, to make it a happier place. Carolyn Mayo bequeaths her pert little earrings to Sue Schofield. Bob Monical leaves a warning to all students to beware of classmates whose generous help may induce the teachers to dispense with their presence. Marie Mosser bestows her familiar hair ribbons and barrettes upon Minerva Phillips. Don O’Dell wills his nickname to anyone who will have it, for he certainly doesn’t want to take it with him. Doris Patridge leaves her many hair-dos to any aspiring, young beautician, who wishes to specialize in hair-dressing. Lola Ruth Patridge leaves that temperamental typewriter to Mr. Cohoon, hoping he will either repair it or throw it away. Keith Pickens — fulfilling a lifelong ambition — leaves. Norma Rhoads wills her well-known giggle to Delbert Johnson. Bill Sharp bequeaths his cute little-boyish grin to Gaylord Weidner. Fred Shelton bestows his height upon Arkie Smith. Carole Shore leaves her “sunny” disposition in the morning to Carolyn Coggan. Barbara Springer wills her incessant chatter to Marilyn Hostettler. Wayne Stanley leaves his banjo playing to Shorty, as he is already teaching him how. Jim Stowers bequeaths his northern drawl to Bud Graves. Loren Sunday leaves his harassing position as co-editor of the Annual to anyone who thinks they can withstand the strain. Kaye Taylor leaves her dancing ability to the Sophomore and Junior boys, so that the Prom of ’53 will be very successful. Fern Walker leaves her 5. average to Sue Noble. George Weber confers his blush upon Fred Black. Don Weger leaves his sports ability to Raymond Hinterscher. Don Williams bequeaths his wisecracks to John Brooks. We, Barbara Springer and Carole Shore, do hereby affix our seal of approval upon this disreputable document on this fourteenth day of March, in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-two. Carole Shore Barbara Springer 19 C I Cl IJ Ionian '• • • • •• • • • 52 Senior Class Prophecy As we gaze into the crystal ball, the future of each member of the class of ’52 is revealed. Professor C. R. Baker, M.A.D., has developed a revolutionary theory on why cocoa is not derived from coconuts. Ruth Bateman departed for Borneo, an island largely populated by cannibals, on a missionary journey two years ago. It is reported that the cannibals are all healthy. We shall miss her! Erma Bayler is official taster for the million dollar Clay City Bakery! She now weighs 299 pounds and 10 ounces. George Bissey, circus barker for the Barn and Bail Circus, has created with his convincing spiel, an ever increasing demand for two-headed men. Bob Boxell, zoo keeper, is trying to teach the monkeys the fundamentals of civilization. The monkeys have learned to shake hands, and Bob is also progressing rapidly. He is now one of our most enthusiastic tree climbers and has developed a passion for bananas. Claude Dasch has manufactured a new type of footstool, which closely resembles a radiator, for installation in all of the best schools. Merlin Dasch has departed to live a hermit’s life in an unexplored region of Africa, because he lost his little black book. Bobby Daubs, the mathematical genius, has acquired the position of public accountant at the R. U. Rite Company. Marilyn Erwin was the private secretary at Cockerel’s Police Station until last week. At that time she eloped with the son of the Chief of Police. Catherine Gibbs and Carolyn Mayo have teamed up. Catherine writes the songs and Carolyn plugs them on her coast-to-coast disc jockey program. Catherine’s latest — “Because Of You, I Missed The Shrimp Boat, So We’ll Have Hamburgers Tonight.” Jim Gill, a graduate of an agricultural college, has been chosen as the one most likely to sack seed. Norma Gill, the first woman President of the United States, has passed a bill which rules that there will be no more than five government women to do one woman’s job. Mary Ruth Henderson is partially responsible for Norma’s election, for she is her campaign manager. In one of Norma’s speeches, which was prepared by Mary Ruth, the promise was made that the federal government would build an arena for bull fights in Clay City. (Continued) 19 + + ++++4 ClIon ian 52 Senior Class Prophecy Julia Hilderbrand has received our city’s award for the most careful taxi driver. She has set a safety record, for she has damaged only fenders — 321 of them. Bill Holcomb, having joined the Foreign Legion at an early age, is now living in India, with a harem of thirty wives. Kenneth Hostettler has a huge ranch in Texas. With the unbeatable combination of beef cattle and oil, Kenneth has bought a half interest in the U. S. Treasury. The other half is owned by Harry Truman, who has donated most of it to foreign countries and to his vacations in Florida. Joan Kessler has completed her nurse’s training and is now qualified to care for disabled dodoes. Jim Knowles sailed for the South Sea Islands and has not been heard of since. Jim Kuenstler, philanthropist, gathered his fortune by selling shoe laces. His latest charity is a home for old-aged grasshoppers. Fred Kuenstler is industriously digging in the sands of Egvpt. He is an archaeologist of very little fame, but we have confidence that'he will find his mummy. Melvin Lee, a renowned inventor, has recently created a window pane with only one side because it will save washing time. Jeannine McGrew, her artistic talent unrecognized by the world has resorted to painting stripes on barber poles. Colene McVay is now employed by radio station D.D.T. to sing commercials about Great Cousin Edward’s Soap, which contains the new miracle ingredient, petroleum. Bob Monical, U. S. ambassador, has assured us of peace_____Texas has become our ally. Marie Mosser and her husband, Keith Pickens, are living peacefully in Ingraham, the third largest city in the nation, where Keith is Mayor. Don O’Dell in now a southern planter. He has taken his cue from the famous radio program and has become an undertaker in Atlanta Georgia. Doris Patndge and Kaye Taylor have married twin brothers who are both multimillionaires. They are living in Florida, where the President and Margaret are their weekly Sunday dinner guests Lola Ruth Patridge writes a column in a Chicago newspaper which is devoted to her magic recipes. She is the author of our favorite ’ recioe Pickled Strawberries with Glue Salad. F ' (Continued) 19 • +++ +++ +++++ + +. Claijlonian 52 Senior Class Prophecy Norma Rhoads, a member of the Woman’s Air Force, was recently forced to abandon her plane, unaware that her parachute was damaged. The result: A fractured brain?? and four broken fingernails. Bill Sharp has been traveling across the world taking poles. First he took the North Pole and then the South Pole. Now he is earnestly searching for the East and West Poles. Fred Shelton has just produced another Broadway hit, “I Forgot Papa”. Carol Shore is now the head librarian at the Congressional Library in Washington. D. C. It is rumored that she is taking frequent singing lessons from Margaret. Barbara Springer, former script writer for Pathetic Pictures, has become one of their most promising stars. Her first film is “Nightmare” or “All She Had For A Midnight Snack Was Pickles and Ice Cream”. Wayne Stanley, super-sleuth, now has his own Detective Agency. His motto is “murders, kidnapping, missing persons; we do them all”. Jimmy Stowers, a former deep sea diver, has built a ranch style home on the ocean floor. There he trains sea-horses to race and sword-fish to fence. Loren Sunday has risen in popularity so rapidly that Harry James has been forced to enter a new profession. Fern Walker has written an authoritative document titled, “How To Raise Healthy Pink Elephants and Green Field Mice”. Admiral George Weber, now a member of the U. S. Navy for two and a half months, is continuously giving the order to lower the mast. What’s strange about this? There “ain’t” no mast on that ship! Don Weger is reading Dale Carnegie’s book, “How To Win Friends and Influence People”, but for some mysterious reason he has lost all of his friends. Oh yes, he has a new job — tax collector. Don Williams has been given a citation for having never been absent or tardy at the automobile agency where he works. This agency is the first to sell the new modernistic car, which has no carburetor, no spark plugs, no generator, no valves; in fact there is nothing under the hood. You just get out and push. 19 L lay Ionian 52 MOTTO “We can; we will!” Class Flower Class Colors White Carnation Blue and White Senior Who’s Who Best All-around...................... Jeannine McGrew — George Bissey Most Athletic----------------------------Marilyn Erwin — Bill Sharp Most Bashful...............................Erma Bayler — Don Weger Best Looking................................. Norma Gill — Jim Gill Most Inquisitive---------------------- Norma Rhoads — Claude Dasch Juveniles .......... —.............. Julia Hilderbrand — Merlin Dasch Laziest...............—................. Doris Patridge — Bill Holcomb Best Leader------------------- Mary Ruth Henderson — Loren Sunday Most Mischievous____________________ Catherine Gibbs — Wayne Stanley Neatest----------------------------- Joan Kessler — Bob Monical Most Popular-------------------------------Colene McVay — Bob Boxell Quietest.............................Lola Ruth Patridge — Don O’Dell Most Studious......................... Carole Shore — George Weber Most Talkative----------------------- Barbara Springer — Keith Pickens Slowpokes--------------------------------Carolyn Mayo — Jim Knowles W’ittiest______________________________ Kaye Taylor — Don Williams Best Worker---------------------------- Fern Walker — Fred Kuenstler p Clautonian + ++++ ++ + 52 JUNIOR CLASS Dale Stanley, President; Catherine Harbin, Vice-President; Lois Allen, Secretary; Marilyn Gordon, Treasurer; Diane Bufkin, Student Council; Fred Fee, Student Council. Ronnie Amerman, John Brooks, Wayne Doud, Doris Dunahee, Morris Dunahee, Lois Gill. James Graves, Marilyn Hostettler, Bob Hough, Lulubelle Jennings, Barbara Lake, Donna Lindeman. Beryl Mitchel, Barbara Osborn, Marlene Powers, Sue Noble, Garry Ros-borough, Harry Rosborough. Sue Schofield, Alice Seckinger, Lester Sloan, Arkie Smith, Phyllis Snell, Virginia Snell. Bill Staser, Carolyn Thomas, Myrna Thompson, Gaylord Weidner, Rhea Wilcox, Clarence Williams. 9 Claytonian +++ + ++ +++ + 52 SOPHOMORE CLASS Carolyn Coggan, President; Trevor Pearce, Vice-President Carrol Lambrich, Secretary; Zane Moseley, Treasurer; Dorothy Seckinger, Student Council; Tom Fehrenbacher, Student Council. Clifford Bailey, John Bayler, Fred Black, Leonard Combs, Shirley Cox, R. C. Duncan. Loren Dunigan, Bill Ervin, Gertrude Fitzgerald, Velda Fitzgerald, Carolyn Gaskin, Gilbert Hale. Dick Hall, Evelyn Hall, Deloris Hamilton, Mary Harbin, Martha Harbin, Tom Hilderbrand. Marlene Hinterscher, Fred Holcomb, Betty Holder, Curtis Hosselton, Ray Hosselton, June Hunt. 19 Claijtonian 52 SOPHOMORE CLASS Delbert Johnson, Jerry Kessler. Richard Kuenstler, Louise McDowell, Bob McGrew, Jimmy Mading. Beverly Matheny, Donald Mayo, Juanita Miller, Bill Mitchel, Joanne Mosser, Marilyn Patridge. Delbert Payne, Delores Roe, Glenda Sansom, Bill Sawyer, Peggy Sawyer, John Schmitt. Joann Shafer, Robert Shelton, Lavern Slover, Jennie Smith, Cathryn Stanford, Barbara Ann Stanley. Jim Thomas, Carolyn Travis, Jack Umfleet, Lessie Vanfossen, Jimmy White, Carol Jean Wilkins. 19 +++++++++� � ++++++++� Claijtonian 52 FRESHMEN CLASS Evelyn Larrance, President; Jerry Trout, Vice-President; Lowell Kuenst-ler, Secretary and Treasurer. Ginger Osborn, Student Council; Charles Duff, Student Council; Katie Abbott, Sue Amerman, Shirley Carter, Devere Colclasure. Ruth Cox, Bernice Fehrenbacher, Shirley Gill, Shelby Hall, Karen Harris, Raymond Hinterscher. Ronnie Hough, Suzanne Kessler, Dean Klingler, Ruth Kuenstler, Dorothy Lee, Karen Lents. Marsha Loye, Glenn McDowell, La Vera Maglone, Marie Martin, Julia Mattoon, Betty Patridge. Matilda Payne, Minerva Phillips, Melba Powers, Angela Rudolphi, Robert Sharp, Thelma Sharp. Ginger Springer, Robert Stanford, Neva Straley, Lloyd Taylor, Pauline Taylor. n co 2 m ij u ri i n n sJjL High Honors FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES Ruth Kuenstler 5.0 Glenda Sansom 5.0 LaVera Maglone 5.0 Tom Fehrenbacher 4.75 Angela Rudolphi 5.0 June Hunt 4.75 Sue Amerman _ 4.75 John Bayler 4.5 Marsha Loye 4.75 Carolyn Coggan 4.5 Neva Straley 4.75 Gertrude Fitzgerald 4.5 Karen Harris 4.5 Suzanne Kessler — 4.5 JUNIORS Dean Klingler 4.5 Donna Lindeman 4.75 Julia Ann Mattoon .... 4.5 Phvllis Snell 4.75 Matilda Payne 4.5 Lois Allen 4.5 Ginger Springer 4.5 Diane Bufkin 4.5 SENIORS Carole Shore 5.0 Barbara Springer 5.0 Fern Walker 5.0 Jim Gill - 4.5 Norma Gill 4.5 Mary Henderson ... 4.5 Honors FRESHMEN SOPHOMORES Ruth Cox 4.25 Lessie Vanfossen 4.25 Bernice Fehrenbacher 4.25 Velda Fitzgerald 4.0 Shirley Gill 4.25 Martha Harbin 4.0 Minerva Phillips 4.25 Mary Harbin 4.0 Thelma Sharp 4.25 Jerry Kessler 4.0 Charles Duff 4.0 Zane Moseley 4.0 Shelby Hall 4 0 Delores Roe 4.0 Jerry Trout 4.0 Cathryn Stanford 4.0 SOPHOMORES JUNIORS Carolvn Gaskin 4 25 Fred Fee 4.25 Dick Hall 4 25 Lois Gill 4.25 Evelyn Hall 4 25 Rhea Wilcox 4.25 Betty Holder I 4.25 SENIORS Jim Mading 4.25 Loren Sunday 4.30 Don Mayo 4.25 Jim Kuenstler 4 25 Juanita Miller 4.25 Colene McVay 4 25 Marilyn Patridge 4.25 Carolyn Mayo 4 25 Trevor Pearce 4.25 Ruth Rat.eman 4 0 Peggy Sawyer 4.25 George Rissey 4 0 Dorothy Seckinger 4.25 Jeannine McGrew ... 4.0 Jennie Smith 4.25 Marie Mnsser 4 0 Barbara Stanley 4.25 Kaye Taylor 4 0 19 Claytonian 52 Perfect Attendance First Semester FRESHMEN Sue Amerman Ruth Cox Rernice Fehrenbacher Raymond Hinterscher Dean Klingler Lowell Kuenstler Karen Lents Minerva Phillips Angela Rudolphi Thelma Sharp Ginger Springer Neva Straley JUNIORS Doris Dunahee Morris Dunahee Fred Fee Lois Gill Beryl Mitchel Bill Staser Myrna Thompson SOPHOMORES R. C. Duncan Loren Dunigan Gertrude Fitzgerald Evelyn Hall Martha Harbin Mary Harbin Marlene Hinterscher Delbert Johnson Jerry Kessler Juanita Miller Bill Mitchel Joanne Mosser Marilyn Patridge Glenda Sansom Dorothy Seckinger Joann Shafer Carol Wilkins SENIORS Ruth Bateman Kenneth Hostettler Carolyn Mayo Marie Mosser Lola Patridge Fred Shelton Carole Shore Barbara Springer 19 Claytonian 52 Who’s Who In Classes JUNIORS Most Popular .................. Dale Stanley — Lois Gill Most Studious ................. Fred Fee — Phyllis Snell Best All-Around.... Rosborough Twins — Diane Bufkin Best Looking ...... Clarence Williams — Catherine Harbin Most Mischievous... Harry Rosborough — Virginia Snell Most Athletic .......... Dale Stanley — Marilyn Gordon Most Talkative ......... Ronnie Amerman — Sue Schofield SOPHOMORES Most Popular____________ Juanita Miller — Zane Moseley Most Studious ....Glenda Sansom — Tom Fehrenbacher Best All-Around ......_..... Betty Holder — Dick Hall Best Looking _____________ Evelyn Hall — Fred Black Most Mischievous..........Peggy Sawyer — Bob McGrew Most Athletic .......... Betty Holder — Trevor Pearce Most Talkative________Carolyn Coggan — Trevor Pearce FRESHMEN Most Popular_____________ Most Studious ___________ Best All-Around.......... Best Looking------------- Most Mischievous......... Most Athletic............ Most Talkative.......... ..Sue Amerman — Jerry Trout Ruth Kuenstler — Dean Klingler ... Sue Amerman — Charles Duff . Shirley Carter — Dean Klingler __Karen Lents — Lloyd Taylor ..Thelma Sharp — Jerry Trout Karen Lents — Lowell Kuenstler 19 Claytonian 52 Baseball Row Two — Arkie Smith, Bill Sharp, Bob Boxell, Don Weger, Mr. Watts, Don Mayo, Lowell Kuenstler, Dean Klingler, Trevor Pearce, Row One — Bill Staser, Robert Sharp, Dick Hall, Tom Fehrenbacher, James Graves, Jerry Trout, R. C. Duncan. FALL BASEBALL The baseball club had an excellent beginning last fall, but the latter part of the season proved disastrous. They won four of their first six games, but lost the remaining three contests. Over-all record for the year was four wins and five losses. Coach Watts and his assistant, Mr. Williams, did a very commendable job with their squad. Their worst regret was losing the Conference Championship to Kinmundy by one run, 5 to 4. We wish you lots of luck in the coming spring season boys! September 11 14 18 19 25 28 October 2 10 15 Sumner----------------- Clay City ------------- Clay City ------------- Louisville ____________ Clay City ------------- Clay City ------------- Cisne ----------------- Louisville ------------ Kinmundy -------------- 11 Clay City 2 6 Cisne 1 5 Noble 4 7 Clay City .. 6 8 Sumner 5 17 Noble 2 10 Clay City .. 1 8 Clay City .. 4 5 Clay City „ 4 Conference Championship Game X 3 H S (y 7 7 7 Home. l 3 Z 0 1 V Z 0 Vi’s or 0 X 1 I 0 X 3 1 0 Clautonian 52 Basketball VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM Row Two — Mr. Williams, Garry Rosborough, Donald O’Dell, Trevor Pearce, Harry Rosborough, Bill Staser, Arkie Smith. Row One — Mr. Watts, Dale Stanley, Robert Boxell, Don Weger, George Bissey, Bill Sharp. Although the loss of our entire first team of last year considerably weakened this year’s team, we had what you would call a fair year. Under the leadership of Coach Watts, the team ended conference play with an even six won, six lost record. The first five consisted of George Bissey, Senior; Bob Boxell, Senior; Don O’Dell, Senior; Dale Stanley, Junior; and Trevor Pearce, Sophomore. The next five were made up of Bill Sharp, Senior; Don Weger, Senior; Harry Rosborough, Junior; Garry Rosborough, Junior; and Dick Hall, Sophomore. The team’s scoring punch centered around Bob Boxell and George Bisey, both Seniors, and Trevor Pearce, the only Sophomore on the first five. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL TEAM Row Two — Robert Sharp, Charles Duff, Bill Ervin, Bill Mitchel, R. C. Duncan, Arkie Smith. Row One — Mr. Williams, Dick Hall, Don Mayo, Leonard Combs, Trevor Pearce, Loren Dunigan, Jerry Trout. The Freshman-Sophomore basketball team, coached by Mr. Williams, had a good season. The boys finished the year’s play with a record of five wins and four defeats. Many of these same boys saw action in second and first team play. Center, Pearce; forward, Mayo; and guard, Combs headed the scoring department, with Hall and Trout sharing the other guard and forward positions. Even though handicapped by lack of height, the boy’s fighting spirit was shown because they had a winning season. This year we took second place in the Freshman-Sophomore Tournament held at Clay City, having been beaten by Noble the final night. p + +-� + ++4++� ++ n Clautonian '++ ++ + + ++ ++ 52 November 13 20 27 30 December 7 11 14 17 21 January 4 8 11 15 Conf. Tour. 25 26 February 1 5 8 13 15 19 22 SEASON’S RECORD Clay City ............. 54 Clay City ........... 57 Flora _________________ 70 Louisville ____________ 49 Clay City ............ 69 Clay City ___________ 55 Noble _______________ 58 Strasburg_______________74 Newton__________________74 Wayne City .......... 42 Sumner ............. 46 Clay City ............ 55 Clay City ........... 42 Farina _______________ 55 Cisne_________________ 48 Clay City ------------ 54 Clay City ------------ 60 Clay City ------------ 56 Kinmundy ___________ 64 Clay City __________ 54 Sumner_______________54 St. Anthony......... 48 Clay City __________ 38 Noble _______________ 65 Olney .............. 62 Kinmundy ___________ 46 Clay City _________ 71 Wayne City __________76 Farina -------------- 48 Clay City____________ 44 Newton________________67 Clay City ... 51 Louisville .. 52 Clay City .. 53 Clay City .. 41 Kinmundy .. 36 Clay City .. 52 Clay City .. 50 Clay City .. 38 Cisne .. 44 Clay City .. 57 Clay City .. 47 Noble . 40 Clay City .. 49 BASKETBALL MANAGERS The basketball managers this year were Arkie Smith and R. C. Duncan. Many of us don’t realize all the work that goes with the job of managing. Among many other things, their job includes shining basketballs, washing suits, packing equipment, taking care of medical supplies, as well as cheering the team on. “Three cheers for the Managers!” M. T. C. TOURNAMENT SEMIFINALS Having been eliminated from first round competition by drawing a bye, Clay City breathlessly awaited the outcome between Kinmundy and Cisne. With Kinmundy winning easily, Clay City knew they had a tough job cut out for them. With the score tied 36 to 36 with 30 seconds to go, a long shot by Don Weger, connected for two points, which spelled Kin-mundy’s doom. FINALS Noble and Clay City met for championship honors, before a packed auditorium. The old rivalry between these two teams were well known to everyone present. The Wildcat’s fast break ripped the Wolve’s defense apart and gave them a convincing 65 to 52 win as well as the first place trophy. Let’s not forget, however, that our boys added a beautiful second place trophy to our trophy case too. ' Clautonian + + + ++++ ++ ++ 52 CHEERLEADERS Left to Right — Ginger Osborn, Lois Gill, Marilyn Gordon, Donna Linde-man, Barbara Osborn. Our cheerleaders this year were Marilyn Gordon, Donna Lindeman, Lois Gill, Barbara Osborn and Ginger Osborn. They were elected at the beginning of the basketball season by the whole school. They performed at home games and the games played at other schools. This group is among the best in the conference and we congratulate them on their fine work. CLAY CITY LOYALTY We’re loyal to you Clay City High, We’re blue and white Clay City High, We’ll back you to stand against the best in the land, For we know you have sand Clay City High! Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball Clay City High, We’re backing you all Clay City High, Our team is our famed protector On boys for we expect a “victory” from you, Clay City High. Che-he, Che-ha, Che-ha, ha, ha, Clay City! Clay City! Che-he, Che-ha, Che-ha, ha, ha, Clay City! Clay City! Fling out that dear old flag of blue and white, Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for right, Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance. Shouting defiance, Osky-wow-wow! Amid the broad green plains that nourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand. And unto thee we pledge our hearts and hands Dear Alma Mater Clay City High! 19 Claytonian — + •• ••• + 52 STUDENT COUNCIL Row Two — Dale Stanley, Jim Gill, Charles Duff, Colene McVay, Fred Fee, Carolyn Coggan, Ginger Osborn, Evelyn Larrance, Tom Fehren-bacher, Dorothy Seckinger. Row One — Mr. Shafer, Jeannine McGrew, Loren Sunday, Robert Boxell, Diane Bufkin. Again this year the student council sponsored movies, stage programs, a successful Christmas program, and the last day of school program and picnic. Discussions at the meetings centered around topics which were for the improvement of the school. Mr. Shafer sponsored the council. President ____________________________________ Loren Sunday Row Two — Carolyn Gaskin, Carolyn Thomas, Phyllis Snell. Row One — Miss Harris, Colene McVay, Fern Walker, Carole Shore. The library served as a good place to go when we were in the mood for a good book to read or were looking for assistance in finding material for special class reports. The above named students have assisted Miss Harris in administering our library. This year many new volumes of fiction, biography, and non-fiction have been added as well as some bound volumes of National Geographic and Reader’s Digest magazines. Forty-five current magazines, both popular and educational, served as entertainment and valuable sources of information. This year the major task for improving the library was the recataloging of fiction and non-fiction books, which was supervised by student librarian Carole Shore and typed by students, Fern Walker and Colene McVay. Vice-President Secretary ---- Treasurer ---- Robert Boxell Diane Bufkin Jeannine McGrew LIBRARY 19 Clay Ionian + + + + 52 G. A. A. Row Four — Dorothy Lee, Lessie Vanfossen, Betty Holder, Glenda San-som, Carolyn Coggan, Barbara Springer, Lois Gill, Ginger Springer, Peggy Sawyer, Martha Harbin, Lois Allen, Virginia Snell, Catherine Harbin, Mary Harbin, Minerva Phillips. Row Three — Joann Shafer, Juanita Miller, Carolyn Travis, Sue Schofield, Rhea Wilcox, Doris Dunahee, Beverly Matheny, Shirley Gill, Melba Powers. Row Two —Jennie Smith, Marlene Powers, Marsha Loye, Carolyn Gaskin, Colene McVay, Joan Kessler, Marilyn Erwin, Norma Rhoads, Julia Mattoon, Mrs. Frank. Row One — Marilyn Gordon, Sue Noble, Diane Bufkin, Evelyn Larrance, Ruth Cox, Shirley Carter, Norma Gill, Mary Ruth Henderson, Sue Amerman. President___________________________________ Diane Bufkin Vice-President____________________________Catherine Harbin Secretary --------------------------------------- Lois Gill Treasurer__________________________________ Glenda Sansom Chorister _________________________________ Colene McVay Parliamentarian-------------------------- — Doris Patridge Under the leadership of Mrs. Frank, our club held meetings once a month in which we discussed the business of the club. Parties which we planned were, a very successful slumber party and a sktiing party. We also sponsored the basketball king, who was honored at our last home game. VARSITY CLUB Row Three — Loren Sunday, Dale Stanley, George Bissey, Don Weger, Claude Dasch, Don Mayo, Merlin Dasch. Row Two — Leonard Combs, Garry Rosborough, Trevor Pearce, Donald O’Dell, Bill Mitchel, Fred Black, Mr. Watts. Row One — Tom Fehrenbacher, Dick Hall, Bob Boxell, Bill Sharp, Harry Rosborough, Bill Staser. President _________________________________ - Bob Boxell Secretary-Treasurer------------------------- Bill Sharp The Varsity Club is composed of all major athletic award winners and is sponsored by Coach Tom Watts. Many school activities, such as electing the cheerleaders, selling basketball season tickets, and advertising the games were sponsored by this club. This year they organized the P. E. class tournament teams, which were composed of boys not on the Varsity Club. The club’s funds came from selling cokes from the school’s coke machine. 19 Clciylonian ++ + + •+ + • + 52 F. H. A. Row Four — Marilyn Gordon, Sue Noble, Delores Roe, Lessie Vanfossen, Ginger Springer, Carolyn Travis, Cathryn Stanford, Carolyn Coggan, Barbara Springer, Peggy Sawyer, Martha Harbin, Karen Lents, Betty Patridge, Melba Powers, Minerva Phillips, Myrna Thompson. Row Three — Carol Jean Wilkins, Juanita Miller, Barbara Ann Stanley, Ruth Kuenstler, Evelyn Larrance, Marlene Powers, Marsha Loye, Sue Amerman, Dorothy Lee, Julia Mattoon, Alice Seckinger, Lulubelle Jennings, Beryl Mitchel. Row Tw’o — Doris Dunahee, Erma Bayler, Lois Allen, Catherine Harbin, Carolyn Thomas, Carolyn Gaskin, Ruth Cox, Suzanne Kessler, Joan Kessler, Marie Martin, Bernice Fehrenbacher, Sue Schofield, Rhea Wilcox, Miss Levitt. Row One — Norma Gill, Mary Ruth Henderson, Joann Shafer, Lois Gill, Glenda Sansom, Colene McVay, Jeannine McGrew, Fern Walker, Diane Bufkin, Mary Harbin. F. F. A. Row Four — Arkie Smith, Curtis Hosselton, Morris Dunahee, Charles Duff, Jack Umfleet, Robert Shelton, Ray Hosselton, Jerry Kessler, Don Williams, Bill Mitchel, John Brooks, Bob Hough. Row Three — Bill Staser, Ronnie Hough, Tom Hilderbrand, Melvin Lee, Delbert Johnson, Donald O’Dell, Lowell Kuenstler, Garry Rosborough, Dale Stanley. Row Two — DeVere Colclasure, Gaylord Weidner, John Bayler, Dean Klingler, Fred Kuenstler, Trevor Pearce, Harry Rosborough, Carrol Lambrich, Richard Kuenstler. Row One — Mr. Petty, Clarence Williams, George Bissey, Jim Gill, Wayne Stanley, Fred Shelton, Jim Kuenstler, Gilbert Hale. 19 Claytonian 52 THE FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA President ___________________________ Jeannine McGrew Vice-President________________________________ Fern Walker Secretary .............................. Diane Bufkin Treasurer .................................. Colene McVay Degree Chairman ....................... Joann Shafer Project Chairman.........................Glenda Sansom Historian _____________„_____________________ Mary Harbin Parliamentarian............................ Lois Gill Reporter __________________________________— Lois Allen Chapter Mother......................... Mrs. Gaylord Gill Chapter Father_________________________ Rev. Fred Gordon Sponsor__________________________________ Miss Levitt At a formal installation service held September 20, the officers were installed with the help of Noble’s Chapter officers. The F.H.A. began its full year of activities by cooking and serving the Rotary Club Banquet. Other activities this year were: the celebration of National F.H.A. week by a display in Murvin’s Store window, a Christmas play presented at a general assembly, the crowning of the Basketball Queen, and the sponsoring of the dance following the Newton basketball game. This year the F.H.A. is especially proud of Glenda Sansom, who was elected Section 5 secretary at the annual House of Delegates meeting. THE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America, which was organized in November 1928, is a national organization, whose main objectives are to develop better farmers, agricultural leaders and citizens of America. To aid the F.F.A. in doing this, committees are formed which hold meetings to discuss their activities and future plans. The officers for the year 1951-52 were as follows: President-----------------------------------------Jim Gill Vice-President________________________________Wayne Stanley Secretary___________________________________ George Bissey Treasurer__________________________________Clarence Williams Reporter_____________________________________Fred Shelton Sentinel_____________________________________Lester Sloan Clay City was well represented in the sectional grain and poultry show held this year at Albion. The results were a first place ribbon in gram judging and tilth place in poultry. Some of the many local activities the F.F.A. participated in this year were, the Public Speaking Contest, the Parliamentary Procedure Contest, and the Dairy and Fat Stock Judging Contest. ... To increase the F.F.A. treasury for supporting sponsored activities, the members sold garden seeds, pencils, ice cream, and hot dogs. Two F.F.A. parties were held during the school year. Mr. Petty supervised all activities and meetings ot the F.F.A. 9 ' + ++++4 + ++++ ++ Clautonian 52 COMMERCE CLUB Row Four — Tom Fehrenbacher, Ronnie Amerman, Loren Sunday, John Bayler, Dale Stanley, Robert Boxell, Wayne Stanley, Robert Monical, Clifford Bailey, Fred Kuenstler, Jim Knowles, John Schmitt, Keith Pickens, Bob Daubs. Row Three — Carol Jean Wilkins, Doris Dunahee, Erma Bayler, Marie Mosser, Lulubelle Jennings, Alice Seckinger, Mary Ruth Henderson, Norma Rhoads, Marilyn Erwin. Row Two — Fern Walker, Betty Holder, Glenda Sansom, Marilyn Gordon, Diane Bufkin, Joann Shafer, Juanita Miller, Donna Lindeman, Carolyn Travis, Norma Gill, Mr. Cohoon. Row' One — Joan Kessler, Marlene Powers, George Bissey, Colene McVay, Jeannine McGrew', Jim Kuenstler, Carolyn Coggan, Barbara Springer. The Commerce Club was organized for the purpose of furthering the interest of students in the field of commerce. Two parties were sponsored during the year. The initiation of new members was held at the first party. The organization is sponsored by Mr. Cohoon. The officers for this year were as follows: President _______________________________Colene McVay Vice-President..................... Jeannine McGrew Secretary-Treasurer------------------------- George Bissey YOUTH COUNCIL Row' Two — Sue Amerman, Jerry Trout, Leonard Combs, Juanita Miller. Row One — Diane Bufkin, Fred Fee, Fern Walker, Robert Boxell. The Youth Council, which was organized this year, is composed of adults of the community and students from both the high school and the grade school. This council was organized to help guide the youth of Clay City and the surrounding community in a more worth-while use of leisure time. The first successful party, sponsored by this group and chaperoned by adult members of the council, was a skating party at Olney. Since the Youth Council is a new organization, definite plans for a diversified program of activities have not been completed. p Claytonian 52 BAND DIRECTOR — Mr. J. C. Gengler. CLARINETS — Fred Fee, ‘Ruth Cox, ’Mary Martin, Linda Loye, ‘Ruth Bateman, Joann Shafer, Melba Powers, Ginger Springer, Carol Wilkins, Roland Hamburg, Charles Purser, Neva Straley. CORNETS — Loren Sunday, Jeff Fee, Elsworth Fildes, Marsha Loye, Ann Mathis, Jimmy Weiler, Jackie Poppe, ‘Fred Kuenstler, Marilyn Gordon, Shirley Sunday. TROMBONES — ‘Juanita Miller, ‘Leonard Combs, Dick Hall, Barbara Patterson, Shirley Carter, Verdayne Fisher, Herbie Chaffin. SAXOPHONES — Barbara Stanley, John Weiler, Janet Johnson, Shirley Murbarger, ‘Lois Allen. DRUMS — Virginia Snell, Evelyn Larrance, ‘Carolyn Thomas, Karen Lents, Bob Hutchinson. FLUTES — ‘Georgia Moseley, Carolyn Travis. HORNS — ‘Lois Gill, ‘Catherine Harbin, Delores Padgett. BARITONES — ‘Diane Bufkin, Jim Mading. BASSES — ‘Glenda Sansom, Bill Mitchel. All Conference Band Members BAND President ____________ Vice-President________ Secretary ____________ Treasurer.............. Uniform Custodians ..... Librarian_____________ __ Loren Sunday ..... Fred Kuenstler __Ruth Bateman ...Diane Bufkin ... Virginia Snell Catherine Harbin --------Fred Fee For the fourth consecutive year our band enjoyed another successful year under the direction of Mr. Gengler. The band played for basketball games, participated in sectional contests, and played carols for our annual Christmas assembly program. One of the outstanding events of the year was the participation of our band in the second annual Midland Trail Band Festival, which was held at the Louisville High School on March 10. Approximately 200 members of the combined M.T.C. bands presented a concert that evening. A Spring Concert concluded the year’s activities. ALL CONFERENCE BAND MEMBERS The All Conference Band went to Louisville to play for the championship game of the tournament. Approximately fifteen members from each school participating were selected to play. r p Clautonian 52 Dizzy Derby One of the most anticipated events of the year was held in the high school gymnasium on November 16. This festive occasion was the Dizzy Derby, which is an annual event for the Clay City Community High School. Many hours of planning and work were spent by the students in preparation for the big night. When the work was completed, the gym looked like a small replica of a carnival. The transformation was indeed pleasing that night as people drifted around enjoying themselves. There was entertainment for everyone. For those with the habit of eating, there was the food stand which, from the amount of money taken in, indicated that this is a habit possessed by most people. Then to test your athletic ability, there were the basketball, baseball and football throws. To test your luck there were the bingo stand and the penny toss. For those who love fun — and who doesn’t — there were the ghost house and the dripping drips, a new stand added this year in which you pay a certain amount of money to pull a string. The fun in this is if you pull the right string a pail of water empties its contents on the head of some unfortunate person sitting beneath it — thus the name dripping drip. For those in love there was the marriage bureau. Love must have been in full bloom because the bureau did a blooming business. Last was a stand that attracts many people — the novelty stand. Throughout the gym there were gay decorations and bright colors. Each class had its own concession stand in which were displayed the articles to be raffled. The items raffled were as follows: Freshmen ------------------------------- Electric Blanket Sophomores................................ ... Floor Lamp Juniors---------------------------- Electric Coffee Maker Seniors--------------------------------- Turkey and Ham The main event occurred at 10:30. This was the crowning of the King and Queen. As the names of the attendants in last place were read, a hush claimed the entire audience, for the names were those of the Seniors, Joan Kessler and George Bissey. Tension griped the crowd. Who would be King and Queen? The names of those in third place were read, June Hunt and Curt Hosselton, Sophomores. Sue Amerman and Jerry Trout, Freshmen, were in second place. Then came the crown bearers, Judy Hale and Darrell Wayne Phillips, and the flower girl, Sherry Williams, who carried a basket of flower petals. This was a happy night for the Juniors as the King and Queen, Alice Seckinger and Clarence Williams, ascended the throne, where they were crowned by Junior Class President, Dale Stanley. Deafening applause accompanied the King and Queen as they led the dance immediately following. Music was furnished by recordings. 19 Clay Ionian 52 Calendar SEPTEMBER School began September 4. Oh happy day! The Seniors wasted no time initiating the Freshmen. Everyone probably thought we had September and October mixed up, for everyone was running around dressed as if it were halloween. Then there were the F.H.A. and G.A.A. initiations. Class officers were elected Friday, September 7. The annual magazine sales contest between the Juniors and the Seniors began September 11. It ended September 18, with the Seniors winning. The annual installation of the F.H.A. officers was held September 20. OCTOBER The band began the month with a weiner roast. Close behind were the Sophomores with a party October 4. When the Annual staff was elected the work began. Merlin Dasch especially enjoyed the stage show October 8, by the Holland Company. Mr. Cohoon and the Commerce Club decided to be different this year, for the new members were initiated at the first club party. Even the students who weren’t fans were exhuberant over the championship baseball game, because school was dismissed at 2 o’clock, October 15. In the last half of the seventh inning with a score of 4 to 5 we lost to our opponent, Kinmundy. A talk was given and a movie was shown by a representative of the Freshman party. They went on a treasure hunt, and oh, how they did hunt! The Juniors began the University of Illinois I. Q. Test, October 17. We saw the movie, “Sitting Pretty”, and we laughed and laughed and laughed. The Juniors ordered their class rings and the Seniors chose announcements. The G.A.A. had a chili supper and slumber party October 19. Don’t you know those girls slept? The first Senior party was held. October 16, cheerleaders were elected. Class meetings were called for the Dizzy Derby. NOVEMBER The month began with a movie, “Centennial Summer”. Don’t we wish all months would begin and end that way ? The Sophomores held the first skating party of the year, November 5. You would have thought some celebrity was coming to school the way everyone was dressed up, but instead it was Mr. Spieth, who had come to take our pictures. Charles Rams-den presented a very good stage show November 8. The first basketball game was played against Wayne City, November 13. At last, the long awaited Dizzy Derby arrived and was over. An interesting assembly program was presented — a dog show. We won our first conference basketball game, November 20, by defeating Sumner. Following our first winning were two losses — to Flora and Louisville. (Continued) 19 Claijt ontan 52 Calendar DECEMBER Once again the band held the first party of the month. On the same day we discovered the source of the well known phrase, “Dr. Livingston, I presume”, from the movie, “Stanley and Livingston”. Following in rapid succession were basketball games with Farina, Cisne, Noble, Stewardson, Strasburg and Newton. The F.H.A. in the spirit of the approaching holiday season, sponsored a Christmas party, December 19. Jolly Old St. Nick left his reindeer at the back door while he visited the good little girls and boys of Clay City High. Many shouts of joy were heard as school was dismissed for Christmas vacation. Merry Christmas! JANUARY Happy New Year! School beckoned and reluctantly we answered its call. To occupy our spare ??? time the Wolves played four basketball games against Kinmundy, Louisville, Sumner and St. Anthony, respectively. We saw two movies, “How Green Was My Valley” and “Young Mr. Lincoln”, which was one of the best movies we have seen in assembly. Semester examinations were taken January 17 and 18. The following week there weren’t over two dozen students absent from school because of exhaustion. Excitement was in the air Friday the 25th. This was the day for the Conference Tournament. In an exciting game we defeated Kinmundy, making us a contender for first place against Noble. The following night the big game was played. Many long faces were seen among Clay City fans when the Wolves were defeated. Seniors took T.B. tests, January 30. Freshmen-Sophomore Conference Tournament was played 28, 30, and 31. Again Clay City was defeated by Noble. Clay City must like those second place trophies. FEBRUARY Basketball games continued as Clay City met Olney on the first day of the month. February 4 — Annual staff meeting. Kinmundy was our adversary on February 5, the same day that we saw the movie, “When Willie Comes Marching Home”. “Everybody Smile”, encouraged Mr. Spieth as he snapped the group pictures. That night we played Cisne. February 11 — Annual staff meeting. We salute you, Mr. Lincoln! This could well have been the byword of the day, because school was dismissed in honor of Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Three basketball games were played within one week’s time with Wayne City, Farina and Noble. Also during that time there were two more Annual staff meetings. In the recreation hall at the Pure Oil Camp, the Juniors sponsored the first party of the month. February 21 — Annual staff meeting. On February 22, we played our last regular basketball game. This was not the only distinctive feature (Continued) 19 Clayt onian 52 Calendar FEBRUARY of the game with Newton, for the Basketball King and Queen were elected. Lois Gill and Garry Rosborough were chosen to reign over the F.H.A. sponsored dance which followed the game. February 25 — Annual staff meeting. By this time the Annual staff had chosen a slogan: Nuts!! February 26 — another Annual staff meeting. Also on that date the Freshmen skating party took place and the Musemobile came. We decided that this historic exhibition was one of the easiest ways to be educated. Mr. Zeigel and Mr. Kittinger, representatives of Eastern Illinois State College and Lockyear’s Business College, respectively, gave the Seniors general information about their colleges. The G.A.A. held a skating party on February 28. MARCH Annual staff meetings — March 3 and 4. “Broken Arrow”, filmed recently, was shown to the students on March 4. Onward to the Regional Tournament and Effingham! During this exciting game we tied the score with the Flaming Hearts in the third quarter, but by the final shot, they were leading by ten points. In spite of this defeat, we gave fifteen rahs for our Wolves! They have played excellent basketball all season. On Wednesday morning, March 5, we heard a rebroadcast of the game. For some reason three names were more noticeable: Box-1’, We-ger, and Bis-c. Another representative from a Business College arrived with information for the Seniors. Evidently March is the month for bands. Clay City’s band went to Louisville for an all day session on March 10, and later participated in a solo contest. Elliott James appeared as the attraction of a stage show on March 19. APRIL April Fool! This was the general shout on the day we saw the movie, “Maltese Falcon”. Another contest — this time for the complete band — was held at Fairfield, April 5. Easter vacation included the days from April 10 -15. As if this weren’t enough diversion for April, the Benton High School Vocal Group delighted us by presenting a program on St. Patrick’s Day. MAY This is the way we like the month to begin — with a show. This time it was a group, the Pattersons. On May 6, a movie, “Black Rose”, was shown as an assembly program. At last the date of the big event of the year — the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom — arrived. On this big day — May 9 — we had never seen so many happy faces as we saw then. May 22 and time for Senior exams approached. Baccalaureate and Commencement Exercises were held on May 25 and 26. On the 27 and 28 the underclassmen completed the final semester exams. May 29, a last day of school program was held in the gymnasium, at which various awards were presented. So, we say good-bye to our school days of 1952. Smile Awhile Miss Harris: “Bill, construct a sentence using the word ‘archaic’.” Bill Sharp: “We can’t have archaic and eat it, too.” Mr. Plumlee: “Give me a sentence with the word ‘vermin’ in it.” Bob Boxell: “Before I go fishin’, I go vermin’.” Glenda Sansom: “I bought my dog for a lap dog, but they lied to me.” Juanita Miller: “What makes you think so?” Glenda: “Because, the first time I sat on his lap, he bit me.” Colene McVav: “I’m reading a story, but I don’t like the ending.” Jeannine McGrew: “How do you like the beginning?” Colene: “Oh, I haven’t come to that yet.” Jeannine: “You must read backwards.” Colene: “I’ll be glad to. Who wrote it?” Mr. Shafer: “Robert Burns wrote ‘To A Field Mouse’.” Lowell Kuenstler: “I’ll bet he didn’t get an answer.” Speaker: “I want land reform — I want housing reform — I want educational reform — I want ...” Shorty Stanley: “Chloroform.” Fred Kuenstler: “Do you know what Ford is figuring on now?” Mr. Williams: “No ... what?” Fred: “Paper.” Miss Harris asked her class to write out the story of Longfellow’s “Evangeline” in the fewest words possible. George Bissey handed in the following: “Evangeline had a lover. She lost him. She chased him. She found him. She kissed him. He died.” Telephone Operator: “It’s a long distance from Washington.” Fred Black: (hangs up) “It sure is. Anyone knows that.” Wayne Stanley: “Do you serve crabs here ?” Waiter: “We serve anyone — sit down.” Mary Harbin: “Who is that man over there? He annoys me.” Joann Shafer: “He’s my cousin — once removed.” Mary: “Well, remove him again.” Mr. Cohoon: “Say, I remember you. Weren’t we messmates in the Navy?” Mr. Watts: “Sure, you used to get into the same messes I did.” Lois Allen: “Oh, Catherine, I’ve been stung by a wasp!” Catherine Harbin: “Quick, put some ammonia on it.” Lois: “I can’t, it’s gone.” 52 19 Claytonian Smile Awhile Trevor Pearce: “My dad is an Elk, a Lion, a Moose, and an Eagle.” Mr. Petty: “What does it cost to see him?” Bob Shelton: “Listen to this. This article states that in some of the old Roman prisons that have been unearthed they found the petrified remains of the prisoners.” Gilbert Hale: “Gracious! Those must be what they call hardened criminals, I expect.” Melvin Lee: “Excuse me — I was lost in thought. Mrs. Frank: “Yes, it’s always easy to get lost where one is a stranger.” Marilyn Erwin: “Now, this plant belongs to the Begonia family.” Norma Rhoads: “Oh, yes, and you’re looking after it for them while they’re away on a holiday?” Mr. Tapp: “Find the greatest common denominator.” Bud Graves: “Great heavens — is that thing lost again?” Bobby Daubs: “I passed your house yesterday.” Bob Monical: “Thanks. We appreciate it.” Miss Levitt walked into one of the unit kitchens. “May I have your attention?” she said. All the girls came crowding around to listen to directions except Betty Holder. Miss Levitt: “What’s the matter, Betty?” Betty Holder: “I have just started this recipe which says, ‘Don’t stir for 25 minutes’.” Claude Dasch: “Been to history class this morning?” Bill Holcomb: (indignantly) “Do my clothes look as if they’d been slept in?” (Jim Knowles jumping up and down in garden.) Kenneth Hostettler: “What are you raising?” Jim: “Mashed potatoes.” Bob Hough: “Noises in my head keep me awake.” Mr. Bissey: “That’s impossible.” Bob: “How’s that?” Mr. Bissey: “You can’t transmit sound through a vacuum.” p t ++ +++ ++t Clautonian ' ++ +++ ++++ 52 We wish to thank the advertisers who have supported us in our efforts to publish this year book. Every advertisement was appreciated. 19 Claytonian 52 Photographs Made by SPIETH STUDIO Olney, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’52 RICHEY BROTHERS International Harvester Dealer Phone No. 29 Flora, Illinois p Clay ton ian 52 THE CLAY CITY BANKING CO. Fifty-nine A'ears of Service to This Community Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Federal Reserve System Compliments of C. D. AND J. W. DUFF Clay City, Illinois Grains Feeds Seeds 19 Claytonian 52 MURVIN’S STORE ‘We congratulate you and wish for you the best there is in life.” CLAY CITY LUMBER HARDWARE CO. Westinghouse Appliances Philgas Tappan Ranges Dial 3251 19 Claytonian 52 Compliments of NALE’S STANDARD STATION Dealer in Standard Products Compliments of EBZERY MOTORS Dealer in Ford Cars and Trucks Dial 2701 Clay City, Illinois 19 52 Claylonian Compliments of BIG FOUR MACHINE AND SUPPLY COMPANY Dial 3071 Clay City, Illinois Compliments of EASLEY PADGETT Clay City, Illinois 19 i lay Ionian ++++++ ++ + ++ + 52 Compliments of GLENN R. EASLEY Petroleum Products Tires Tubes Batteries Dial 3001 Clay City, Illinois CLAY COUNTY ADVOCATE Weekly Newspaper Commercial Printing c t � t t+ � + + ++++ + • + ++ + + 19 Claytonian 52 Refresh...add zest to the hour COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY Olney, Illinois 19 Claylonian 52 Nix Brothers The Store of Quality and Good Service 206 West Main Street Olney, Illinois Pontiac Cadillac J. C. Borah Motor Sales and Service Engine Overhaul — Used Cars 300 W. North Ave. Flora, Illinois Compliments and Hest Wishes to the Class of ’52 J. W. RUDY TRUCKING COMPANY Clay City, Illinois f 19 Claytonian 52 Levitt Payne Phillips “66” Products Compliments of Schwartz Barber Shop “It Pays to Look Good” Compliments of Dick’s Marathon Service Dial 3441 Barnett’s Store Drugs, Cosmetics and Sundries Clay City, Illinois John D. Bones Pure Oil Service Station Dial 3601 Clay City, Illinois Compliments of Clay City Milling Company Clay City, Illinois Compliments of Gordon’s Grocery Clay City, Illinois Compliments of Reliable Well Sen ice N. B. Smith Clay City, Illinois + ++ • •••� •+ +++++ ++++ ++ +++++ ++ + +•+ ++, 19 Claytonian 52 Compliments of Laura’s Dress Shop Clay City, Illinois Compliments of City Cleaners Clay City, Illinois K. Conour Produce Co. Highest Cash Price For Poultry, Eggs, Cream and Hides Dial 3231 Clay City, Illinois Stower’s Recreation Hall Candy and Cold Drinks Clay City, Illinois 19 Claytonian 52 Amerman Insurance Dial 3421 Clay City, Illinois F. E. 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