Sheffield High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Sheffield, IL)

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I, Mary Catherine Sullivan, will my dark brofwn tresses and my hated nickname to one, Helen Cathelyn. I, Phil Hand, will my athletic ability to one, Wlendell Smith. I, Eleanor Ray, will a round trip ticket to Iowa to Joann Kaufman. VVhen you see him joann, you'll want to leave too. IN IVITNESS IVHEREOF, we lnwe bereumo subscribed and affixed our .veal on this eighteenth day of Seniorary in rbe year of our Lord, one tbousmzd nine brmdred n and fifty-two. Signed l Vit71c.v.ved x W'afw77wfv PRESIDENT CDLAZ J CE-PRESIDENT ' 0' SE TARYS TREASURER I 7662.10 fly QM ff ZW MW flaw-., Q 19 ,J9 7 ZMA

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OUR LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT Shirley Sipes, will my ability to chew gum during school without being caught to one, Cheryl Jones. Russell Hansen, will my big broad shoulders to one, Leon Fox. Eat XVheaties for breakfast, Leon. Kathleen jones, will my size 4M class ring to Joyce Speakman. Use soap Joyce, it works better. Lynn Linaweaver, will my ability to go with every girl in high school to Driscoll Drew. Hope you have more luck than I did, Driscoll. jean Sprowls, will my natural curly hair to one, Ruth Lampkin. Dennis Morrasy, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Peterson in 9th hour study hall to one, Ronny Hull. Clara Gibson, will my ability to acquire a diamond before graduation to one, Ar- leta Peterson. Marvin Van Meir, will the lower half of the Buda Road to Terry Nutter. just keep on your half, Terry. Edith Marie Newman, will my ability to make errors in typing with no comment to one, Sally Hortega. Marvin Frank, will my ability to go steady with one girl to one, Frank Ge- beck. Marlene johnson, will my ability to play golf to Charles De May. Always remem- ber to replace the turf, Bud. Marvin Cunningham, will my ability to get along with teachers to one, Joey Niedziela. Keep them guessing, joey. Eileene Chasteen, will my ability to come sailing into English class on the bell to one, Harold Lambert. Better late than never, Harold. Steve Speakman, will 15 gallons of motor oil to Miss Kuczera. Keep it burning.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY ' 1948-1949 ln September, 1948, the class of 1952 began their high school days with 16 classmates. They were as follows: Phil Hand, Eleanor Ray, jean Sprowls, Lynn Linaweaver, Edith Marie Newman, Russell Hansen. Dallas Hopkins, Mary Catherine Sullivan, Andrew Peed, Marlene johnson, Marvin Cunningham, Fileene Chasteen, Marvin Van Meir, Shirley Sipes, Kathleen jones, and Dennis Morrasy. The class held their first meeting under the direc- tion of Mrs. Burgess and the following officers were elected: President-Marlene johnson, Vice-President- jean Sprowls, Secretary-Eileene Chasteen, Treasurer -Kathleen jones, Sergeant-at-arms-Russell Hansen. The Freshman initiation was held on September 19, 1948. The boys were dressed in diapers to repre- sent babies, and the girls wore long underwear. Their class colors were chosen as blue and gold and their flower a yellow rose. The banner was pre- sented to the assembly by the class president. The first class party was held at the Coal Creek Country Club. The second party was in the gym- nasium and games of basketball and volley ball were enjoyed. The class dance was an event of December 23, 1948. in the high school gymnasium. Music was furnished by julian Heene and his orchestra. The gym was decorated in the Yuletide tradition. During the year the class lost two members, Mary Catherin Sullivan and Andrew Peed. Steve Speak- man joined the class from Annawan, then Carol 'lhompson joined for the second semester. 1949-1950 Fifteen classmates retumed for their second year of high school. Carol Thompson did not return. Their sponsor was Mr. Host and the new ofifcers were elected as follows: President-Lynn Linaweaver, Vice-President-Dennis Morrasy, Secretary-Dallas Hopkins, Treasurer-Phil Hand, Sergeant-at-arms- Russell I-lanscn. t Another class party was held at the Coal Creek Country Club and the second one at the skating rink in Kewanee. Again the class had a Christmas Dance held Decem- ber 23, 1949, with julian Heene and his orchestra. 1950-1951 Returning for their junior year came 15 classmates. The class lost Dallas Hopkins and gained Marvin Frank. Mary Catherine Sullivan returned in March and james Griffith entered the class in November to leave again in December. Miss Kuczera was named sponsor with Mrs. Peter- son as co-sponsor. The officers were elected as fol- lows: President-Lynn Linaweaver, Vice-President- Marvin Cunningham, Secretary-Kathleen jones, Treasurer-Marlene jolmson. The parties the class attended was a show in Ke- wanee and skating at the rink in Princeton. The year proved to be a verv active year for the junior class. The class sold milk and candy during the noon hour and popcorn, candy and pop at games. They also sold blue and gold basketball pencils dur- ing the year. The class presented their play April 6 under the direction of Miss Dorothy 1fVambaugh. The play was The Inner Willie. A prom and banquet was given in honor of the Seniors on May 17. The theme was Moonlight and Rosesf' A member of the class, Eileene Chasteen, was elected cheerleader. The class was well represented in various field of sports. Marlene johnson was chosen to attend Girls State in jacksonville. 1951-1952 As the fall of 1951 came, also came 17 Seniors. Clara Gibson has entered the class from Wyanet. Officers were elected as follows: President-Marvin Van Meir. Vice-President-Dennis Morrasy, Secretary-Shirley Sipes, Treasurer-Edith Marie Newman. Miss Kuc- zera was again chosen class advisor. The Seniors initiated the Freshmen on September 18. The dance was held September 21 after a football game with Tiskilwa. Music was by VValter Lanter- back and his orchestra. Their first class party was held September 29 at the skating rink in Princeton. Mr. and Mrs. Rad- unzel ehaperoned the party as Miss Kuczera was unable to attend. October 3rd found the Seniors out selling ads for the yearbook. The class chose Ready Made Family as their play which they gave November 16. At that time a bouquet of red roses was presented to the director, Mrs. Shull. The Typing ll Class composed of eleven seniors put out a monthly newspaper called The Cardettc . Six members of the Senior Democracy Class pre- sented a debate for the P. T. A. meeting, january 14. The debate was Should VVomen be Drafted for Civil Defense l'Vork?'! Those debating on the nega- tive side were Shirley Sipes, Edith Marie Newman, and Mary Catherine Sullivan. On the affirmative side were Phil Hand, Pete Van Meir, and Lynn Lina- weaver. The Seniors are looking forward to another class party, the junior Senior Prom and the Senior trip, and also their careers at the end of the school year.