Effingham High School - Signet Yearbook (Effingham, IL)

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SIGNET The 1957 SIGNET staff aimed to tell the story of the school year in pictures and in copy, to edit a memory book, to build school spirit, and to serve as a link between the school and the community. Often it's just the little things that you remember about a school year, You remember the way a hand touched yours, your own group around your locker, the tense moments of a tied score, the good feeling of achievement when someone said, Well done. These are the incidents that you will remember and treasure as well as the big occasions. These are the things that make a year unforgettable, and we have tried to capture these events, Editing a yearbook is not an easy job, lt takes much planning and organization. Trials and tribula- tions are many as the months slip by, Writing and re-writing copy, typing copy, taking and retaking pictures, making layouts, counting and identifying characters, and measuring copy all add up to a big job, But when the deadline has been met, we heave a sigh of relief, All our worries and problems seem to be forgotten, and we only hope that those who read our book will feel as we do--that the 1957 SIGNET is a lasting reminder of our happy high schooldays, and that it is a record of memories we treasure. Members of this year's SIGNET staff are: Kay King, Editor, Don Thomas, Assistant Editor, Donna Stanton, Advertising Manager, David Wernsing, Assistant Advertising Manager, Charles Stevens, Business Manager: Marilyn Strobel, Photographic Editor, Kathy Zimmermann, Assistant Photographic Editor, Judy Lewis, Activities Editor, Bette Neal, Assistant Activities Editor, Richard Wooley, Sports Editor, Paul Tolch, Assistant Sports Editorg Janet Voelker, Layout Editor, Sally Siddens, Art Editor, Emma Lou Edwards, David Steffen, Glenda Broom, Zeanna Robertson, Norma Newkirk, Typists, Mrs. Helen Strobel is the SIGNET advisor. Front row: Kay King, Editor, Mrs. Strobel, Advisorg Don Thomas, Assistant Editor. Second row: Glenda Broom, Emma Lou Edwards, Norma Newkirk, Marilyn Strobel, Kathleen Zimmermann, Judy Lewis, Bette Neal. Third row: Sally Siddens, Donna Stanton, David Steffen, Richard Wooley, David Wernsing, Paul Tolch, Charles Stevens, Jeanne Senior, Zeanna Robertson, Janet Voelker.

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LIFE STAFF Assignments to get! Stories to write! Deadlines to meet! LIFE Staff members were faced each month this year with assignments. This meant stories to write, and writing stories meant deadlines. Then came the problem of proofreading, The paper was then laid out and finally allowed to go to the printer's. A few days later found the editor, Kathy Zimmermann, and the advisor, Miss Euna Statler, at the printer's to proofread one last time. At last, the big day arrived and the edition came out, Reporters went from one home room to another to sell the paper, Students enjoyed reading about school activities, the latest gossip, their classmates and teachers, and other featured items of interest. The 1956-57 LIFE Staff included: Kathy Zimmermann Editor-in-Chiefg Chuck Ealy, Sports Editor, Chuck Keller, Business Managerg Kay Shadwell, Typistg Elna Jackson, Judy Cutts, Judy Lewis, Edith Matthews, Roberta Bogart, Pat Ventress, Marilee Habbe, Marjo Burnett, Peggy Barker, Barbara Beatty, Kay Steely, Sharon Davis, Rose Moore, Judy Sligar, Janet Marten, Cheryl Ragle, Sharon Cruse, Gary Poynter, Phil Carlock, Jerry Bruver, Richard Martins, Susan Breeden, Mary Speiler, Sandy Peters, Sharon Barbee, David Steffen, Ann Ashley, Sherrill Dutcher, Jeanne Spence, Janet Martins, Jane Henderson, Reporters. Kathy Zimmermann, editor, is workingwith Miss Statler, advisor, on a layout for the next issue of LIFE, Front row: Chuck Keller, Business Manager, Kathy Zimmermann, Editorg Miss Statler, Advisory Kay Shadwell, Typist, David Steffen, Typist. Second row: Sharon Barbee, Judy Sligar, Sharon Cruse, Cheryl Ragle, Sharon Davis, Mary Speiler, Jane Henderson, Edith Matthews, Peggy Barker, Janet Martins, Sherrill Dutcher, Ann Ashley, Jeanne Spence. Third row: JoAnn Medlin, Barbara Beatty, Judy Lewis, Marilee Habbe, Sharon Croft, Judy Cutts, Kay Steely, Susan Breeden, Janet Marten, Ruth Davis, Judy Slifer, Pat Ventress, Elna Jackson, Fourth row: Gary Poynter, Merrill Habbe, Phil Carlock, Chuck Ealy, Tony Manuel, Jim Jansen, Larry Pagel, Richard Martins.

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LITERATI For the past eight years our literary club has had its monthly meetings for the purpose of stimulating students to further reading, to supply enjoyment for readers, to awaken thought on literary subjects, and to supply students with a social life that will give them enjoyment and happiness. The memories of these meetings will long remain with each member. How can anyone forget Tom Kasinger as Lancelot Briggs, or Ginger Leake as Jessie or Kent Mowe as Mr. Engoldsby in The Trysting Place, Booth Tarkington's little comedy that the juniors presented at the November meeting? It would be hard to forget that Marilyn Strobel won a tight race for president from Don Thomas and Kathy Zimmermann barely defeated Barbara Webb as vice president. Jane Dolbow became secretary, John Austin, treasurerg Caroline Condon, recording secretaryg and Charles Stevens, press reporter. Imme- diately all the officers began fulfilling their duties. Caroline wrote a note of appreciation to Mr, Voyles for his inspiring speech at the September meeting, and wrote another note answering Mrs. Jones' letter of invitation for the Literati to appear on a panel, discussing Our Own James Hall, before the Vandalia Historical Society in May, 1957. Kathy Zimmermann pasted last year's clippings and photographs in the LITERATI NOTEBOOK and eagerly collected this year's material. John Austin proceeded to hound members for the money to be used for the SIGNET pages. Charles Stevens recorded all announcements and reports of meetings and parties. Marilyn Strobel lost no time 'in leading the club's activities. Front row: Charles Stevens, Press Reporter, Marilyn Strobel, Presidentg Miss Burtschi, Advisorg Kathy Zimmermann, Vice President, Jane Dolbow, Secretary, John Austin, Treasurer. Second row: Sheila Frazier, Beverly Tilley, Bonnie Peters, Glenda Bushue, Carlene Smith, Phyllis Fortner, Lynne Luttrell, Hope Hansen, Stephanie Walker, Glenda Marshall, Karen Niccum, Donna Reeder, Emma Lou Edwards, Kay Shadwell, Brigitte Gourmel, Carol Crane, Katheryn Loy. Third row: Billie Ann Chance, Jim Slifer, Kent Mowe, Judy Cooley, Connie Schuetz, Ginger Leake, Marilee Habbe, Carolyn Fisher, Sally Siddens, Janice Gillespie, Paula Engel, Judy Lewis, Barbara Webb, Rachel McCallen, Wilmeta Loy, Sylvia Town- send. Fourth row: Raymond Tate, Bob Osborn, David Reed, Merrill Habbe, Dale Grace, Ronald Worstell, Larry Lane, Paul Tolch, Lyle Boerngen, Donna Stanton, Janet Voelker, Frances West, Zeanna Robertson, Jim Jansen, Richard Martins. Fifth row: Don Thomas, David Wernsing, Bill McCarty, Tom Utz, Jack Bourland, Gary Kruger, Tom Kasinger, Randall Schormann, Phil Carlock.