Effingham High School - Signet Yearbook (Effingham, IL)

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Marilyn Dettro, a G,A,A. member, demonstrates the use of the shuffleboard, one of the many recreational facilities in the new Rec, room, First row: Marilyn Dettro, Debbie Advisor: Carolyn Potts, Presidentg Ginger Leake, Elna Jackson, Ann Sowers, Ruthie Davis, Judy Slifer Shadwell, Karen Bowlin, Carolyn Sally Jo Greear, Sue Bell, Jo Ann GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Our name means growth in spirit, mind and body, We work and strive to reach our highest aim, The stars, the height, toward which we're ever climbing On G,A,A, , be worthy of your name, That is the song of G,A.A, which shows the high standards, the goal, and the demands of all members. The main purpose of the Girls' Athletic Association, is to further the interest of girls' Sports within the school, G,A,A. projects this year were a lightbulb drive and the selling of stuffed animals which included pandas and teddy bears wearing letter sweaters. G,A.A, is under the leadership of Mrs, Frese and during the year she has been assisted by two student teachers from Eastern College, Miss Anderson and Miss Hirschelman, The officers of 1956-1957 are: Carolyn Potts, President, Katy Claar, Vice President: Beverly Tilley, Secretary, Susan Jansen, Treasurer, The pledge of G,A.A, is: I promise to uphold the ideals of the Girls' Athletic Association by promoting interest in athletics and the out -of-doors, by living so that I may be healthy and strong, and by making good sports- manship a constant factor in my conduct, Wenthe, Kathy Claar, Vice President: Susan Jansen, Treasurerg Mrs. Frese, Beverly Tilley, Secretary, Susan Breeden, Ruby Richey, Second row: Kay King, Ashworth, Marilyn Coats, Edith Matthews, Marjo Burnett, Peggy Smith, Evelyn , Karen Claar, Sarah Gravenhorst, Pat Bush, Janet Martins, Carol Smith, Clarice Adermann, Third row: Ann Davidson, Jacky Barnes, Linda Gasser, Janice Rincker Medlin, Marilee Habbe, Sharon Croft, Pat Ventress, Linda Boals, Joan Percival, Pat Wood, Ruth Ann Angel, Cheryl Ragel, Vernabelle Pagel, Alice Hays, Emma Robertson, Fourth row: Pat Lankford Lo Ella Lankford, Sherrill Dutcher, Jeanne Spence, Willa Levitt, Kay Hankins, Carolyn Krueger, Pat Thomas, Kay Steely, Sandra Brockett, Roberta Bogan, Sally Jo Metzelaars, Patty Moulton, Janice Gamble, Jane Henderson, Maxine Phillips, Janet Wagner, Barbara Arnold, Barbara Tilley.

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PEP CLUB The Pep Club of Effingham High School is one that instills school spirit in the student body. The members are those who are so interested in our competitive sports that they are willing to attend the games and back our team with yells to the finish, They are also interested in setting good examples in sportsmanship. Pompoms containing the school colors of red and white are proudly carried by Pep Club members to show that they are proud of their team and of their school. The Pep Club is directed by Mrs. Frese. The officers are: Leonard Seward, President: Judy Lewis, Vice President: Sam Dargo, Secretary-Treasurer. Front row: Leonard Seward, Presidentg Judy Lewis, Vice Presidentg Sam Dargo, Secretary-Treasurer, Susan Jansen, Carolyn Potts, Marilyn Dettro, Debbie Wenthe, Ginger Leake, Billie Chance, Linda Boals, Joan Percival, Joann Medlin, Sarah Gravenhorst, Ann Davidson, Judy Owens. Second row: Jerry Brown, Jerry Waugh, Cecil McWhorter, Sam Rickelman, Merrill I-labbe, Phil Carlock, Cheryl Ragel, Sharon Davis, Vernon Babbs, Charles Keller, Sterling Grace, Noble Brown, Larry Allen, Judy Slifer, David Ball, Jim Taflinger, Jack Goodfellow, Mrs. Frese, Advisor. Third row: Richard Martins, Sheila Frazier, Susan Breeden, Glenda Bushue, Carolyn Fisher, Carlene Smith, David Wernsing, Jim Collins, Gary Poynter, Leonard Coats, Billy Parks, Bob Minner, Donald Ealy, Sally Metzelaars, Roberta Bogan, Jacky Barnes, Harvey Thomas, Larry Brown. Fourth row: Gerald Broom, Dick Cornell, Mary Jo Hebron, Linda Ashworth, Marjo Burnett, Kay Steely, Sandra Peters, Sharon Barbee, Jane Brissenden, Glenda Marshall, Karen Niccum Hope Hansen, Myrna Brown, Rosemary Deters, Connie Bosley, Sharon Cruse, Sharon Croft, Barbara Beatty, Marilee Habbe, Barbara Tilley, Fifth row: David Reed, Pat Wagoner, Glenda Broom, Ann Ashley, Pat Thomas, Pat Moulton, Janice Gamble, Wilma Brown, Janet Plumer, Carolyn Dugan, Virginia Dasenbrock, Linda Burnett, Marie Bell, Marrianne Pippin, Judy Miller, Linda Landers, Linda Lankford, Carlene Diehl. Sixth row: Bob Macklin, Pearl Davis, Pat Bush, Stephanie Walker, Jerry Garrett. Alice Pals, Pat Wood, Evelyn Sowers, Linda Gasser, Sandra Brockett, Emma Robertson, Donna Edwards, Rita Smith, Edith Matthews, Bette Neal, Janet Voelker, Beverly Tilley, Jim Bradham. Seventh row: Mark Warren, Pat Ventress, Janet Martins, Adolph Koester, Carol Smith, Sally Jo Greear, Sherrill Dutcher, Albert Springer, Charles Stevens, Ronald Ziegler, David Hammer, Tony Manuel, Ted Gravenhorst, Zeanna Robertson, Lynne Luttrell, Mary Rentfrow, Loleta Kirchhoff, Jane Henderson, Jim Jansen.

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These seniors, Frank Davis, Richard Wooley, and John Austin are shown working in the Sci-Y photography room, SCI-Y The Sci-Y is offered to upper classmen who are taking or have taken classes in science, The purpose of the club is to increase the members' knowledge of science and to encourage more young people to pursue a career in the scientific field. Another equally important aim is to emphasize the importance of our future scientists being well rounded, integrated personalities who can contribute to the social betterment of our world in an atomic age. These purposes are carried out by demonstrations, discussions, films, and tours. Mr. L, R, Via is the Sci-Y advisor, Officers for the year are: Frank David, President, Jack Bourland, Vice President, Charles Ealy, Secretary Treasurer. First row: Sheila Frazier, Debbie Wenthe, Connie Bosley, Sharon Scherer, Billie Ann Chance, Jack Bourland, Vice President, Charles Ealy, Secretary, Frank Davis, President, Mr. Via, advisor, Carlene Smith, Glenda Marshall, Karen Niccum, Ginger Leake, Glenda Bushue, Second row: Beverly Tilley, Judy Lewis, Carol Crane, Stanford Bushue, Bob Minner, Don Thomas, Charles Keller, Vernon Babbs, Jack Goodfellow, Sam Dargo, Dale Yemm, John Olden, Carolyn Fisher, Paula Engel, Ramon Tate, Third row: Judy Cooley, Connie Schuetz, Rachel McCallen, Hope Hansen, Ronnie Brown, Larry Allen, Larry Lane, Charles Stevens, Donna Stanton, Janet Voelker, Carolyn Potts, Susan Jansen, Sally Siddens, Kay King, Janice Gillespie, Gary Poynter, James Slifer. Fourth row: Merrill Habbe, Dale Grace, Harold Eubank, John Castella, William McCarty, David Hammer, Leonard Seward, Ted Gravenhorst, Lyle Boerngen, John Austin, Paul Tolch, David Wernsing, Gary Kruger, Ronald Ziegler, Jim Collins, Tony Manuel, Phil Carlock, Kent Mowe,