Adair Community High School - Reedor Yearbook (Adair, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 154 of the 1949 volume:

fO REWARD How long has it been since you attended a Circus and had to have a ride on all the amuse- ments? Whether it was a year or ten years the same thrill comes whenever the sounds of the barker or the music of the Merry-Go-Round comes echoing to your ears. The REEDOR Staff has de- voted much time and effort in bringing the best amusements and thrills we could possibly find. The events described have taken place here at A. H. S. during the year 1948- 49. Just amuse yourself for a while by visiting our Circus in our green and yellow REEDOR. INDEX PART I INTRODUCTION PART II DEDICATION PART III FACULTY AD?UNISTRATION PART IV SENIORS PART V UNDERCLASSMEN PART VI ACTIVITIES PART VII ORGANIZATIONS PART VIII ATHLETICS PART IX SMAPSHOTS Part X ADVERTISEMENTS of the first class to be graduated from Unit District 165, sincerely wish the District a pleasant enduring future that only cooperation and good will can bring. To this end we dedicate this--Our 1949 REEDOR. PROGRAM MORNING ii i PERTQft-i I L'KIUU-O PERIOD-4 tpaphfr SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJECT | STUDY MRS. ADAIRS . HALL TYP.I TYP.I i MON. AND WED. { GIRLS P.E. I h MR. CARRISON AG.I AG.I i BIOLOGY MRS. CREASEY HOME EC. I HOME EC.I GEN. SCI. I I — — MR. JOHNSON CIVICS EC. AMER. HIST. 1 WORLD 1 HIST. MRS. RADAMACHER ENG.IV STUDY HALL ENG. Ill STUDY HALL |mr. yard PLAIN GEO. STUDY HALL MISS COBB rHORUS — GIRLS-Tu.-Thur. CHORUS poYS-Mon.-Wed. mr. DOUGLAS Friday BAND Friday BAND AFTERNOON t PERIOD-5 PEiRI0D-6PERI0 trahTIER SUBJECT SUBJECT SUBJ D-7 PERIOD-SPEKIUD- V.r.T SUBJECT SUBJECT MRS. ADAMS TYP.13 TYP.II ! SHORT | HAND 1 MR. CARRISON 'AG.Ill AG.Ill STUDY j HALL MR. JOHNSON |STUDY 1 HALL STUDY HALL 1 GRADE P.E.— BOYS P.E. 1 BOYS . P.E. MRS. RADAMACHEF :eng. t I ENG. II — LIBRARY i 1 MR. YARD 1 . . GEN. MATH _ MRS. CREASEY HOME : HOME EC.II I EC.II Merry tm s. C. Monson St. Olaf College—A, B. University of Illinois Northwestern University—M. Iowa University Superintendent, Unit Dist. Lula Mae Creasey u7“of I.--B. S. University of Colorado Home Making I II P. H. A. Advisor Sophomore Advisor Jean S • Adams X. S, C.--B. E, Typing I 5e II Shorthand General Business Girls Physical Ed. Reedor Sponsor G. A, A . Freshmen Junior Advisor J, Max Carrison V7, T7 S. T.'C, U. of I.--B. s, Voc. Agriculture Biology F. F. A. Advisor Junior Advisor Jesse Cross Custodian Percy W. Yard U. of I.--B. S. W. I. S. T. C«--A. M. A. Mathematics Principal 165 Senior Freshmen Advisor Helen L. Rademacher U. of I --B♦ A. English I, II, III, IV Senior Advisor Edward J. Johnson Wet.”S. C.--B. E. Civics-Economics American World History Coach Sophomore Advisor Janice W. Cobb Kletzlng College Olivet Nazarene College—B. Mus. Girls Chorus Boys Chorus Norma Penlngton Superintendent s Secretary MOTTO COLORS Y inners never quit. Quit-ers never win OFFICERS President Vice President..... Secreta? y'Treasurer I dvisors....... • • ..Donna Sayers ..Maxine Stevens ..Mrs. Rademacher Mr. Yard FLOWER CIASS HISTORY In the fall of 1945, nine members entered the doors of Adair Community High School. The members of this class wore: Velma V:allar, Wanda Arvin, Wanda Parrish, Maxine Stevens, Donna Sayers, Louis Battin, Dale Spensor, Thavls Wilt, and Sanford Ash. We chose for our class officers: President- ---Donna Sayers Vice. Pres.----Sanford Ash Sec. and Treas.--Maxine Stevens Advisor----Mrs. Kashner For our flower we chose the yellow rose, colors of green and yellow, and our motto, Quitters never win. Winners never quit. our two Roodor Staff members were Donna Sayers and Louis Battin. During the first year of our high school days we suffered the agonies and torture of the initiation given to the freshmen by the sophomores. We gave one party that year. Six members, in the fall of 1946, walked in the doors of Adair High. They were: Wanda Parrish, V anda Arvin, Maxine Stevens, Donna Sayers, Louis Battin and Tfravls Wilt. We chose for officers for our sophomore year: President-----Louis Battin Vice. Pres.---Donna Sayers Sec. and Treas.—Wanda Parrish Advisor-------Mr. Davis We enjoyed initiating the freshmen into their high school life. V e hope they have forgiven us the duties wc gave them to do that day. The activities of the sophomore year were greater. V e gave a party to the freshmen and had fun serv_ng at the Junior-Senior banquet. Maxine Stevens won the scholarship award during our sophomore year. In the fall of 1947, we lost one boy and gained one. Our membership was: Wanda Arvin, Wanda Parrish, Msxine Stevens, Donna Sayers, Louis Battin, and Frankie Ferris. V e chose for our class officers: Prcsident-------Moxine Stevens Vice. Pres.—Frankie Ferris Sec. and TWeas —Donna Sayers Advisor---------Mr. Davis Our first class play, The Skeleton Walks, was . 4l.rn o 1048. We borrowed Barbara Hammond, Doris f delfand Jli Hunt! It was under the direction of Mrs. Rademacher. We gave the class of H48 banquet at the Methodist Church theme of the Merry-Go-Round of class rings in February. the annual Junior-Senior t and carried out the Life.” We received our In the fall of 1948, the senior class started with the same members as our junior year with the exception of Dwieht Snowden, who entered our school. Kutn Stockhim also joiAed our class later in the year. Our class officers were: President------Louis Battln Vice. Pres.----Donna Sayers Sec. and Treas.-Maxine Stevens Advisors-------Mrs. Rademacher Mr. Yard W© cave our Senior Class Play, ProfesJor ; Could YoSl November 12, 1948, under the Mrs. Rademacher. W© borrowed Barbara Yard, Duan© Lanti and Alan Sharon, At the time this history is being written ave not an loved the Junior-Senior banquet but we are forward°to It on May 20. It la the Unit District 165 Junior-Senior banquet which Includes Industry and Adair. The banquet is at Industry and the Prom at Adair. Maxine Steven, and Louis Battln received the scholar- ship awards both their Junior and Senior years. Class night will be held on Kay 25. The Program •111 be siven by the entire Senior does. Bacoilauroete will be held on May 22, with Reverend a � soeaker at the United Brethem Church, ?o e ©Sen?PifhSxe at last)) It will be held on May 27. The Industry and Adair Seniors are going on a trip to Mackinac Island at the end of the school year. It wm Se a foir day cruise for Seniors all over the United States. v;e are leavinc June first and are lookin., for ward to it. mu o WANDA ARVIN People who know little are great talkers, while those who know much say little F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. Jamboree 3 Junior Class Play 3 Senior Class Play 4 Ping Pong Tournament 3 Librarian 4 Girls Chorus 4 County Music Festival 3-4 G.A.A. 4 Reedor Editor 4 Operetta 4 LOUIS BATTIN Give me my chemicals, and leave me alone 1 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Softball 2-3-4 Assembly Program 3 Track 1-3 Boys Chorus 4 FRANKIE FERRIS Reedor Staff 1-2-3-4 Advertising Manager 4 Senior Class Play 3-4 Junior Class Play 3 President of Class 2-4 Marriage is a thing you've got to give your whole mind to F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Softball 1-2-3 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Boys Chorus 1-2-3-4 Assembly Program 1 Track 1-2 Baseball 1-2 Y ANDA PARRISH Love me. Love my family l F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. Jamboree 3 F. H.A. Historian 4 Junior Class Play 3 Senior Class Play 3-4 G. A.A. 4 Chorus 4 Business Manager of Reedor 4 Secretary-Treasure 2 Assembly Program 3 Operetta 4 County Music Festival 3-4 Ping Pong Tournament 3 Parliamentary Procedure 2 DONNA SAYERS She who laughs best to-day, will also laugh last tomorrow. Band Festival 2 President of Class 1 Vice President of Class 2-4 Secretary- Treasurer 3 Cheerleader 1-2-3-4 F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 4 G.A.A. President 4 Chorus 4 Parliamentary Procedure 1-2 F.H.A. Treasurer 2 F.H.A Parliamentarian 3 F.H.A. Song F.H.A. Jamboree 3 Junior Class Play 3 Senior Class Play 4 Ping Pong Tournament 3 Reedor Staff 1-2-3-4 Assistant Editor 4 Librarian 4 Band 2-3-4 Operetta 4 3Assembly Program 3 County Music Festival 3-4 Marshall 3 Leader 4 MAXINE STEVENS She pleases all the world but cannot please herself. Junior Class Play 3 Senior Class Play 4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. Secretary 3 F.H.A. President 4 Class Secretary-Treasurer 1- Class President 3 F.H.A. Jamboree 3 F.H.A. National Delegate 3 Section 9 F.H.A. Parli. 3 Scholorship 2-3 G.A.A. 4 Ping Pong Tournament 3 Librarian 3 Band 2-3-4 4 Operetta 4 County Music Festival 3-4 Marshall 3 Band Festival 2 Chorus 4 DWIGHT SNOWDEN A man says what he knows, a woman says what will please. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Senior Class Play 4 F.F.A. Treasurer 1-4 Manager of Basketball 1 Boys Chorus 2-3-4 RUTH STOCKHAM What wisdom can you find that is greater than kindness? F.H.A. 1-2-3 Chorus 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2 Class Reporter 1 Gossip Reporter 1 Senior Class Play 4 Volley Ball Tournament 2-3 Ticket and Program Director 3 G.A.A. 1—2 Member of Pep Squad 1 Operetta 2-4 Ping Pong Tournament 4 Librarian 4 County Music Festival 4 CLASS WILLS VJe, the Seniors of the class of ,,L9”, of the Adair High School, do upon this day in May in the year of our Lord make our last will and testament I, Donna Lou Sayers, will to Patty Parrish my ability to be cheerleader all four years providing she be as good as I am. My clarinet, I leave to Jack Olson, and my pleasing personality to Margaret Ann Ellis. I, Frankie Bill Ferris, will ray ability to not study and still pass, providing that he can get by with it, to Alan Sharon, My small structure I will to Marland Marshall. My interest in agriculture I leave to Keith Ferris. I, George Louis Battin, will my before school, after school, and any other time conferences with a certain underclassman, to Marva Lee Johnson and Wendell Snowden. My blond natural curly hair, I leave to Loren McCombs, and my ability to get through English with the least amount of work possible to Dick Wilson. I, Wanda La Rue Parrish, will to Barbara Yard my continual complaining about American History. My interest in Avon I leave to no one as I plan to keep it. My blond hair I leave to Florine Ash. I, Maxine Stevens, will my position as secretary for Mr. Carrison to Margie Pennington providing she keep all her work up to date. My interest in the Ducks to Mary Ellen Arvin, and my ability to say the right thing at the wrong time to Joan Stambaugh. I, Dwight Snowden, will to Eldon Dilworth my quiet ways and slow humor, providing he keeps it SHiSt- My ability to get a smile from the English teacher to any one who can do it I, Wanda Marie Arvin, will to Jo Yocum my position as editor of the Reedor. My figure I will to Patricia Danner. My interest in Macomb I leave to no one, I, Ruth Maxine Stockham, will my interest in Havana to no one. My height, I leave to Stawanna Thompson. TO Mr. Johnson we leave all the articles on high food prices, Berlin, U.H., strikes, etc., in hopes that he can make a nice scrapbook out of them. Also, we will to him an American History class that will study. v.'e will to Mrs. Rademacher all the books she can find about Shakespeare in order that she may widen her interests. To Mrs. Adams we will «11 the different weights of paper used for the Reedor and all the paper wasted. To Mrs. Creasey we will to her, her ability to keep in good health and keep from getting the mumps. To Mr. Yard we will all the books at the end of the year and his ability to be a good principal. We will to Mr. Carrison a skeleton key that will open anything in the building CLASS PHOPHLCY The telephone rang at 8:00 on the morning of Aug- ust 21, 1959. The retired Professor Yard was calling Mrs. Harold Rademacher, head of the Library at the Univer- sity of Illinois. It took some time to reach her as she was doing some research on Shakespeare. When she finally was reached she was surprised to hear from her former associate Percy Yard. Mrs. Rademacher was very happy to accept the invitation of Mr, Yard, to celebrate by at- tending the .Adair Circus that afternoon and evening. The two of them were the senior sponsors of the Class of 49. Since Mrs. Adams was in charge of the Class of 49’s year- book Perc thought she might enjoy coming along too. She was easily reached for her ten children were very prominent in these parts. She also was happy to accept the invitation. They were all to meet at Sally's, the hang out place in the year of '49. As they were entering the midway they heard someone barking Step right up folks, the big show is about to begin. Hurry up and get your tickets folksy It starts in five minutes. After passing the barker Mr. Yard said, I seem to recall that man’s face. Mrs. Rodamacner: Why Perc that is Dwight Snowden. Mrs. Adams: Why so it is. Although I didn't have him in any of my classes I can remember distinctly the Senior Class Play “PROFESSOR, UOY COJLD YOU. What a mascular voice he had. I always knew he would make something of his voice. As they sat down Mr. Dwight Snowden, the Master of Ceremonies was beginning the show. Dwight: The first main feature of the event this afternoon ladies and gentlemen is The Family Act. Mr. and Mrs. Louie Battin and the three little Bats came riding into the ring on their thoroughbreds, which cone from the Swedell stables. They got the best there was in the famous Swedell stables :since Louis' wife, Doris was the daugh- ter of the Mr. Swedell. One crack of the whip by Mr. Battin and the horses, which Mrs. Battin and the little Bats were riding performed beautifully. Dwight: Next on the program is The Trained Pigs!' Maxine Stevens, the mistress of the three little pigs has taken great pains to train then to do a very dif- ficult trick. She makes then say Clnk, Oink, and go thro the motions of the well known story of The Three Llttle pigs, notice the polished glow of their coat of hair, and their big yellow bows around their natural curly tails. She spends all her free time caring for them. Dwight: Now ladies and gentlemen you may buy your pop corn and peanuts, while our next performer is getting ready. All of a sudden a loud pop was heard in the big top. Everyone turned around to see what it was. Lo and behold what do you think it was Seated on the back row sat Hr. and Mrs. Donald Kepple, lira. Kepple the former Wanda Parrish. Wanda got so Interest in the show that she for- got to watch her greatly Increased family. The results were little Donnie Jr. had taken a hat pin from his mother's hat and had broken a bunch of balloons that the balloon man was carrying around trying to sell. It scar- ed Donnie and he started crying. Wanda, the perfect mother, started comforting him and told Donald to pay the balloon man for all the balloons broken. To get Donnie quiet she had to buy him some bubble gum which he got all over his face and clothes. She had to hurry up and quiet him for the master of ceremony was coming out into the ring. Dwight: The first act of the last half of the main show is that of Professor Ferris, the only great master of perfection in the Cannon Ball Leap. When he first came to the circus he couldn't get a Job very easily because he was so small. He hung around the can- non ball and waited for his chance. One day a great tragedy happened. The man that generaly Jumped out of the cannon ball got killed. This gave Frankie his big chance, the one he had been waiting for. Now he is the master of that field. Dwight: Watch him as he goes flying threw the air---Will he make it? Consult your weekly paper, THE GREAT ADAIR BEACON for the answer. Dwight: The fattest of All Fat LadJ.es is Wanda Arvin. Watch her as she comes out ladies and gentleman. She is so strong--watch her as she holds her husband and four children on one finger. Before she was married she was the skinniest person in this circus. After she got her man she forgot her figure, and is now more pop- ular as The Fattest of All Fat Ladies. Dwight: The last event of the evening. Madam la' Sayers and her family swinging from their trapeze with the greatest of ease. Don't miss this great spectcular act ladles and gentlemen. Madam la'Sayers balances her- self on a trapeze with her family standing on her should- ers in pyramid style. Just as Madam la’Sayers is balancing her family on her shoulders a ecream is heard in the audience and all eyes turn to see Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Parsley’s twins, Doylie and Dollie crying for popcorn, peanuts and pop. Mrs. Parsley (formerly Ruth Stockham) is trying her best to keep them quiet while Doyle, the perfect father, tries to hail the popcorn man. After all those fine performances Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Rodemacher, and Hr. Yard all returned to their respect- ive homes. Mr. Yard Is still In Adair, although he Is now on the school board. Mrs. Adams has retired on the farm of one of her children. Mrs. Radcmacher has gone back to Champaign where she has a life time job at the Library of the University of Illinois. All the Class of '49 lived happily ever after........We hope I!!! i ii :!-r I • ' i • i { st p. . «§? i cr : _ ; ' r ft (i, v) to '� ' y y , — L1MV V ‘V x vtvi MOTTO COLORS Onward we strive, Perfection is our goal” OFFICERS President.......Barbara Allen Vice President.Travis Hammond Secretary Treasurer,.Barbara Hammond Advisors.........Mrs. Adams Mr. Carnson FLOWER B oJUaA' HajnvmrruL TX ri Hasm rt ruO 7tyl 4s. eta rud' 0 ajd-iuSsa £l srLS fj UsTX yr Jf Jevu£ y MOTTO COLORS 3etter late than never Is not half as good as better never late. OFFICERS President.............Doris Swedell Vice President.....,.«Barbara Yard Secretary Treasurer...Wendell Snowden Advisors ..........Mrs. Creasey Mr. Johnson FLOWER MOTTO COLORS Not at the top, but still climbing, OFFICERS President,..... . Vice president,.. � Secretary Treasurer Advisors........,,, •Mrs. Adams Mr. Yard FLOWER ADAIR SCHOOL SONG Adair High School, Adair High School, On to win this game. We will back you always cheering, Fighting through the game. Rah I Rah I Rah I Adair High School, Adair High School, On to victory I Fight, Bulldogs, Fight I Fight 1 Fight i We’11 win this game 11 Back Row-(left to right )-P.a trieia rarrish, Patricia Danner, Robert Hopping,. Carolyn Coleman.• Middle Row-(left to right)-Margaret Ann Ellis, Wendell Snov den, Jo Yocum. Front Row-(left to right)-Mr. Johnson, Barbara Yard, . Doris 'Swedell, Mr3. Crcasey. Back Row-(left to right)-Lois Murfin, Harva Lee Johnson, Stawanna Thomp-son, Deloris Hunt, Ruth Seitz. Middle Row-(left to right)-Alan Sharon, Eldon Dilworth, Richard Allen, Marland Marshall, Elmer Onion, Loren McCombs. Front Row-(left to right)-Mrs. Adams, Marjorie Wheeler, Jack Olson, Florine Ash, Mr. Yard. CLASS LIGHT On May 25, 1949, the Senior Class presented the Class Ni:ht program in the high school gymnasium. For this night we used the circus theme that we had chosen for the Junior-Senior banquet in our Junior year. TUE CAST Ring Master-� —:-------------------------Dwight Snowden The Bearded Lady----------- -Doi na. S y .vs St. Peter---------------—-.-Lcuis■ i-txn The Sultana of Laladeahpa--Ruth Stockham Cecil_______________________Frankie Ferris Bacon.......-.....-.............Wanda Arvin Egga___.____________________ Wanda Parrish Attorney's Lon;, and Short-Maxine Stevens At the end of the program Mr. Yard presented various awards to the students who had earned C 01. JuENCEMENT May 27, 1949 Processional---------------- Adair High School Band Invocation-----------------------------------Rev. Lee Anthem-------------Adair-Industry High School Choir Address-----------------------Mr. Lester 0. Schriver Peoria, Illinois ■ ! J . • . Anthem-------------Adair ■‘•Industry High School Choir Presentation of Class--------------Mr. S. C. Monson Superintendent of Schools District 165 Presentation Diplomas---------Mr. Merle Swearingen President of the Board of Education Mr. 0. 0. Herndon Secretary of the Board of Education Benediction----------------------------Rov. Ingram Recessional------------------Adair High School Band BACCALAUREATE May 22, 1949 Processional------------------Mrs. Patricia Rutledge Invocation------------------------------Rev. Ingram Hymn-----------------------------------Congregation Anthem-------------Adair-Indr.stry High School Choir Sermon---------------------------------Rev. Coleman Hymn-----------------------------------Congregation Benediction-----------------------------Rev. Ingram Recessional-----------------Mrs. Patricia Rutledge SENIOR CLASS PLAY PROFESSOR, HOW COULD YOU1 The professor needed a wife, and needed one quickly 1 The professor also had some obliging friends who presented him with three likely canidates for the position— a southern belle—beautiful, but broke;—a sweet young secretary—beautiful, but undecided; and a plump spinster —plump, but what a cooki Imagine the professor’s dilemma, the necessity of obtaining a wife so that he could become dean, when he realized that he was in love with a student whom he hated and who hated him Such was the plot of the annual senior play presented November 12, 1943. The unfolding of the plot revealed some startling events and some hidden talent. CAST OF CHARACTERS Keats Perry...................... Louis Battin a ypung professor Vicky Randolph ...................Donna Sayers the bane of his life Grandma Perry .................. Barbara Yard an obliging soul Grandpa Perry ................... Allen Sharon an innocent bystander John Appleby .................... Duane Lantz a helpful friend Priscilla Morley ................ Wanda Parrish a sweet young thing Tootsie Bean .................Maxine Stevens a plump spinster Butcher Boy Bean ............. Dwight Snowden her big brother Valerie Whitman ..................Wanda Arvin a Southern charmer Boggins ...................... Frankie Ferris the sporting butler Three Young Children.................... Extras, who do not speak. Joyce Grey Eddie Anstine Benny Amin the library During the year, 1948-1949,• the library etaff, faculty members, and the administration have attempted to develop a library collection which world he modem and complete. Only constant wort and revision keep a library useful. It Is the aim of this group tc build a library comparable to the needs of the students. Student librarians, along with Mrs- Eadomacher, compose the library staff. It is the constant aim of the staff to con- tribute to the better reading habits and desires of Adair High School students. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On April 8, 1949 the Junior Class presented their play, Desperate Ambrose, by Donald Payton. The play was a lootin’ tootin’ satire of the old West. It all started when Ambrose Groves and Bert Miller, a couple of would be vaudeville comedians, were crossing the desert headin’ Californy way. But right out in tne middle of the desert they were kicked off the train cause someone had stolen their tickets and all of their money. „ After walking, for a couple of days they blew into Dead Man's Guich, tne wildest, wooliest, roughest spot in the whole wild West, where everybody fights everybody else and blood flows like Old Faithful. When Ambrose and Bert come hobbling into town they are mistaken for the West's most fearless cowpunchers, Homer the Kid, and Gun Smoke Carter. Ambrose winds up by doing everything wrong. He doesn’t get the goods on the crooked sheriff; he's completely beaten up by Hoot Owl Pete; he's practically hung by Stinkweed and he doesn't get the heroine, Nancy, either. But he does get in the most devastating of devastating messes. CAST OF CHARACTERS Dan'l...............................Jack Skein The colored watchman Ambrose Groves....................Dick Wilson A meek young man from the East Bert Miller....................Travis Hammond Ambrose's pardner Sheriff Crandel.......................Jim Hunt Sheriff of Dead Man's Gulch Hoot Owl Pete.....................Duane Lantz An old time grizzly hombre Stinkweed.......................Merle Saufley Hoot Owl's Heirling Nancy Martin...................Barbara Hammond Owner of the Dead Man Gulch Hotel Anne Martin.........................Mary Ellen Arvin Nancy's sister Posie...........................Barbara Allen The colored maid Beth............................Joan Stambaugh A matronly Western type woman Mrs. Sprool.......................Margaret Ann Ellis Gossip of Dead Man's Gulch Lena...............................Florine Ash Mrs, Sprool's Daughter Standing-(left to right)-Maxine Stevens, Barbara Yard, Duane Lantz, Donna Sayers, Alan Sharon, Mrs. Rademacher Sitting-(left to right)-Wanda Parrish, Frank Ferris, Dwight Snowden, Wanda Arvin, Louis Battin. Standing-('.eft to right)-James Hunt, Jack Skien, Mrs. Raderaaone- , Li o k V 51 .s Sitting-(left to righ.;-Ma:.-y Eli n Arvin, Barbara E mr.a, Jtarbau ;:.. Trrv Fararond, Merle Saufley, Per Minn, ’.rne Lentz Standing-(left to right)-Wanda Arvin, Mrs. Rademacher, Donna Sayers, Carolyn Coleman, Patricia Danner, Joan Starr.baugh. Sitting-(left to right)-Stawanna Thompson, Marjorie Wheeler. Sept. 6—School opened today. The janitors have everything looking spick arid span and the rooms have been newly painted. Forty-six pu pils entered the halla.of A. H S. this morning. V i' We have three new teachers. I 7—School’s in full swing today. Just as noisy as ever. Sept'. 9—Senior class meeting. Don1!; they think they are something 1 10—What’s that awful noise? Oh, yes! Band prac- tice began this morniflg. Class’meetings were held and class sponsors were announced. 14__HaJ HaJ Hal Aren’t those freshman cute? The freshman put on a swell assembly program this afternoon. The seniors gave the first school party tonight in the form of a hayrack ride and weiner roast. 15—Wonder why some people look so sleepy today? The hayrack ride was over early. The F. F. A. boys held their first meeting of the year. 20— The girls in P. E. class have new green gym suits. 21— The juniors ordered their class rings today. 22— -The yearly magazine sales campaign was opened this morning. The goal for the year is $400. The G. A. A. held their organization meeting. 23— This afternoon we journeyed to Bardolph to play our first ball game of the year. We won the game ten to eight. Cheerleader tryouts were held this morning. SEPTEMBER CONTINUED Oct 24—Since school let out early this afternoon the girls played the boys a game of softball until the buses came. 28- 30- -We played softball with Prairie City. They won nine to six. -We played softball with Good Hope here. They won six to four• The F. H. A. served hot dogs, candy, and cokes. OCTOBER 5--Bardolph returned a softball game here and won 12-7. 7--A group of F. H. A. girls had a slumber (?) party at the high school tonight. I wonder who slept?? 8--The Methodist Choir had roast tonight. Most of attended. a hayrack ride and weiner the high school pupils 12—Hurray I P won. We beat Prairie City by two runs The final score was 4-2 our favor. Lo°k at those F. F. A. freshman boys 1 It must be iniation day, the way they look. 14-Rally day for District 165. All the high school pupils acted as guides for the grade school students. What a crowd I 15-Six week tests. Oh i Oh 1 Why didn't we study! 19—The boys had a softball game at Good Hope. The resvlts weren’t so good 20-5. i OCTOBER, CONTINUED Oct. 20—The whole sohool listened to a talk on fire pre- vention this morning. T The boys started basket- ball practice today. 21— Report cards today 1 Everyone looks rather unhappy. 22- -We journeyed to Industry to watch a football game between Industry and Blandinsville. Industry was defeated. Oct. 28--The advanced Home Economics class gave a radio program on fashions over WKAI this morning. They spent the rest of the day visiting places of interest in Macomb. 29—The community Halloween Carnival was tonight. Each class had one booth at the carnival. NOVEMBER Nov. 1___The juniors are really proud. They got their class rings this morning. Kenneth Thompson was taken to the hospital Sunday for an appendectomy• 3_This afternoon we went to Western to hear the Marine Band play. 4—Election dayl Dewey WON at Adair High school. 9--The seniors seem to be practicing hard for their class play. 10—Yippee ii I No school. 12—Everyone enjoyed the senior class pl Y Professor How Could You which was given this evening. NOVEMBER, CONTINUED Nov. 17—The National Studios were here to take pic- tures of all students and faculty members. 18- -The G. A. A. aP?nJ?J ®d an all school skating party at Macomb tonight. 19— Margaret Ann Ellis has been appointed to the Junior Advisory board of the Formfit Company of New York. Hov. 22—There was a pep meeting and a pletur, show today. 23— We played ourfirst P H.°meetin on girl-boy relationship was held this afternoon. w it u - .30 school was dismissed for 24— Goodby school I At 3.30 SCn° Thanksgiving vacation. 29-Back to school� Everyone looks sad. ° basketball g°- awly from ho . n acore- Good Hope 50 Adair 14. DECEMBER 1--Kenneth Thompson was back with us today afte a month’s illness. 6—At Colchester this ®v®£ 2g!32°StThis after- taU theeG A a! sponsored a dance In the noon the G. A.A. P plain dancing «e d e folk games and square danced, too. 10-We Played Good Hope. here. Score 48-22 their favor. Dec. DECEMBER, CONTINUED Dec • Jan 14__We spent all morning in Industry practicing for the Christmas program. 15—We played Colchesters B team, here this evening. We lost 48 to 22. 17__Christmas Operetta prac- tice at Adair. 20- -Adair and Industry put on the Christmas program here at Adair this evening. 21- -WE WON! We'beat the Bushnell B team. The final score, Adair 23 and Bushnell 22. 22--Adair and Industry presented program at Industry tonight, in Adair afterwards. their Christmas We had a dance 23- -Everyone had church programs to go t $ tonight. 24- -After a very nice Christmas exchange and Christmas program, we dismissed for the Christmas holidays. JANUARY 3- Back to school this morning after a wonderful Christmas vacation. 4- -We got our pictures back from the National Studios this morning. Everyone is trading their pictures. We went to Prairie City where we lost our basketball game 10-35. 5- -No band practice because Mr. Douglass is in the hospital. 7--We lost a basketball game to Bardolph 64-27. 11—Because of the weather we got out early this afternoon. JANUARY, CONTINUED 'Jan. NL2--No school because of the ---- V V condl ti°n3 of the roads. 13 -No school again today. J _Orhe F. P. A. boys pston V aVadio program over WKAI. v Their subject was on Their subject was on „ Diseases in Farm Animals • -We journeyeu — ville tonight, where we lost our basketball game by the score of 52-22. Jan. r ie played Industry T J te_an_at Adair tonight i 'and won by the score of Ssicounty Tournament We lost our game to Industry. The final score was 42-25. 19__Everyone Is slaving for semester tests. 20-Semester tests averted The freshman ag. boys held a coasting party tonight. :U • potluck0supper andrinitiation services this evening. two weeks. 26-The basketball squad Journeyed toBnahnell this evening where the team was defeated 36 32. 27__The advanced Ag. Class gave a dinner for half the faculty. FEBRUARY 1- -Prairie City played us here at our gym this evening and won 52-22- 2- -A new health class for all the girls has been opened as part of the P. E. requirements. The class meets two days a week the ninth periods. 4--YJe played a basketball game with Burdolph and were de- feated 63-37. 7—Several coasting parties were held tonight in different places. Feb. 8th--ve played Astoria tonight, there, and the final score was 46-23 in their favor. 9—.e listened to George Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue at our music club meeting this afternoon. 10- -The Seniors went to Macomb this morning to visit the library at Western. 11- -The Juniors sponsored an all-school Valentine party Thursday evening in the form of a Valentine exchange and dance. 16- -The community sponsored a chili supper this evening to raise money for hot lunches. 17- -Macomb's freshmen and sophomore basketball team beat us 74-38. 22—We went to Morgan Gym this evening for our last scheduled basketball game. The Macomb Jr. Varsity beat us 46-23. 24__Two new pupils came to school this morning. They are Ruth and Bob Stockham. We hope they like A.K.S, Feb. FEBRUARY—(con t) Feb. 25--The fourth annual Mother- Daughter Banquet was held this evening in the study hall. March. 1—The good old A.H.S. bus took us to Rushvllle to play in the Sectional Tournament. We played VIT the firt game and lost 77 to 29. 7--We got our new lockers assigned to us this morning. They are really nice. March 9__Aren't the band members lucky I They all got to go to Macomb this morning to hear a concert played by the Western College Band. 9__ 7hat a crowd 1 People came from near and far to see the donkey basketball game sponsored byvthe F.F.A. There were two games: one between the G.A.A. girls and the freshmen boys and the other between the F.F.A. boys and the Veteran's Ag. Class. 10—Everyone looks a little wilted. Maybe the donkeys had something to do with that. 14__Dosie Doe and around we go I The girls square danced in gym today. 17- -Mr. Yard, Mr. Johnson, Merle and Duane left for the state tournaments today. 18- -Peoria bound I The whole school went to Peoria to visit the Northern Regional Research and hoszell 3 21—The girls class tournament ended today. The Junior girls won over the sophomores in the final game • 23—The Seniors and Juniors went to Guest Day at Western all day. 25__The whole school spent just an ordinary day I MARCH-Con't. March 28—T.E. Musselmen, Secretary of Gem City Business College, gave a talk on bird life in the gym this morning which was enjoyed by all. 29--What was that big crash in the gym this morning? 31—At the P.H.A. meeting to- day, Mr. Johnson talked about Traditions and Customs in Foreign Countries April--Hurray 1 Yippee !--Nothing happened today. April Fool 1 1 4__pisherman's luck 1 Mr. ------------------------ Johnson had his rod and reel, fishing out in the back yard all day, and didn't catch one single little fish! 6__Spring has sprung-Just about everyone played move-up this noon. 8-Junior Class Play tonight Desperate Ambrose . U-Pad looks came for our lockers. The trouble is no one can get into their own locker. ssr ass sf - out this evening until next Tuesday. 22—We were hosts to VIT's baseball tea� ! today. 26 The F.H.A. girls entertained the Barddlph and Industry F.H.a! chapters with a pot-luck supper. 3__county track meet at Macomb I School was dismissed. MAY-Con't. 5-The Adair m?her9d to Industry to Pla? Indians in a game of base- ball. 12—The Bulldogs played baseball with VIT at Table Grove this afternoon. t q Wp Dlayed baseball with 19 industry here this afternoon 20—junior—Senior Banquet tl The banquet at Industry. The prom at Adair. 22__This evening the . have their Baccalaureate. 25—Oh boy I Class Night IJ 4- here at last. Now the Seniors are 7__commencement is here a alumni. School-s over for this year. Today the L seniors leave for their trip. CLOWNS CHAT Father-- Robert, X am supposed to punish you for defying your mother today. I admire your courage. Now, every time I whack this pillow, you holler,” Bob S.-- I saw Donna S. out with Deb. last night. Thought she had thrown him over. Jim H.-- She did—but you know how a girl throws. Bob, stop I You don’t mean it, Maxine? You just kiss me again and see. 4HHHHHMKHMHM Pat D.-- Dink, you didn’t shave this evening. Dink-- No, dear. I shaved this morning and it makes my face sore to shave a day, Pat D.— Well, it makes my face sore when you shave only once. Deloris-- That big, good-looking lifeguard is going to call on me tonight. Margaret Ann— Well, if he tries to kiss you, for heaven’s sake don’t struggle-he might punch you on the jaw from force of habit. Dad: But you can’t marry him, dear. He earns only $25 a week. Wanda A.— Yes, but when you’re in love, a week passes so quickly. Dick Wilson is being taught to address his parents as Father and Mother , instead of Daddy and Mommy. One night he was saying his prayers and had just followed his usual practice of saying. Lord, bless Daddy and Mommy, when he suddenly paused and in a most solemn and respectful manner, offered the following revision: „ . Excuse me. Lord. I should have said Father and ° He aused, still a little troubled, and then added: But, Lord, they are the same old parties.’ Cr O as Prettiest Eyes Prettiest Hair Prettiest Complexion Prettiest Teeth Prettiest Smile Ideal Person Biggest Feet Most Handsome Profile Best Disposition Most Brains Prettiest Lips Favorite Teacher Favorite Movie Favorite Song Prettiest Hands Prettiest Color Hair Favorite Movie Actor Most Pleasing Personality Best Figure Most Talented Underclassman Senior Most Likely To Succeed Senior Most Likely To Marry First Donna Sayers Barbara H. Barbara H. Barbara H. Barbara H. Barbara H. Barbara Allen Barbara H. Doris Swedell Barbara H. Donna Sayers Mrs. Adams Donna Sayers Barbara H� Betty Grable Doris Swedell Barbara H. Doris Swedell Maxine Stevens Wanda Parrish Ruth Stockham Dick Wilson Dick Wilson Richard Allen Dick Wilson Louis Battin Dick Wilson Jim Hunt Travis Hammond Louis Battin Dick Wilson Travis Hammond Carrison it Travis Hammond Louis Battin Alan Ladd Louis Battin Duane Lantz Dick Wilson Eldon. Dilworth Louis Battin Louis Battin Mr. Best Years of Our Life'1 Far Away Places PARTIES The first party of the year was September 10th. This party was sponsored by the Senior Class. The highlights of the party were a hayrack ride and a weiner roast in Wilson’s woods. The second party of the year was a slumber party for the F. H. A. All the girls enjoyed a weiner roast and a program in the early evening. Games were played, followed by sleep???? Everyone enjoyed a delicous breakfast the next morning, prepared by the breakfast committee. On October 8th the Methodist Church had a hayrack ride and wiener roast. Many of the high school pupils attended and everyone had a grand time. The G. A. A. sponsored the fourth all-school party on November 18th. This was a skating party at Chandler’ Rink in Macomb. On December 22nd the high school had a dance after the Christmas Operetta. Everyone enjoyed round dancing as well as a few square dances. The Junior Class sponsored an all school Valentine Dance on February 11th. There was a Valentine exchange for everyone. Refreshments of chocolate mile and cookie were served by Juniors. On February 25th the F. H. A. girls sponsored a Mother-Daughter Banquet for their mothers. Boys from PARTIES (con’t.) the Agriculture classes served the Our toastmistress, Barbara Ham � nd. opened the pronaa, and Introduced the speaker, Mias Bena Hodgen, the Supervisor Of State Homemaker Education. The Sophomore Class sponsored the next all school part, on April the 15th. The highlights of this part, were a scavenager hunt and some dancing. Re- freshments were served to all b, the Sophomores. The last part, of the year was given Freshmen. Everyone enjoyed it very much. served to all by the Freshmen. by the Refresh- ments were The F. F. A. Emblem The F. H. A. Emblem ADAIR CHAPTER FUTUhE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Officers President.. .................. - • • Maxine Stevenfl Vice President and Frogiam Chairman....Doris Swedell fleretarv................................Barbara Hammand Treasurer Barbara Yard Reoorter ................................Patricia Parrish Chapter Mother,.......................................Mrs- Sayers Flower Colors Motto. Theme. .....,...............Red Rose .............., Red and V hite ......‘. Toward New Horizon Building Today For Tomorrow CREED V e are the Future Homemakers of America. V«e face the future with warm courage, and high hope, For we have the clear consciousness Of seefing old and precious values. For we are tne builders of homes, homes 1 dr America?s future. Homes wnere truth and love and seeuxity and iaith Will be realities, not dreams. We are the Future Homemakers of America, We face the future with warm courage and high hope. The program of work for the year is planned around the ght purposes of the Future Homemakers of America. They are follow: 1. To xromote a growing avueciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will, 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. 7. To provide wholesome individual and grouo recreation, 8. To further interest In home economics. f.f. Y The F. F. A. Emblem: Owl--symbolic of wisdom and knowledge; Plo —symbolic of labor and tillage of its soil; Rising sun is the symbol of progress and the new day that will dawn vfh iii all farmers are trained and have learned to co-cperate; Cross section of an ear of corn represents common agriculture interests; Eagle is indicative of the national 3co;e of tho organization. OFFICERS President----—'--Merle Saufi y Vice-President -£ uAAe Lantz . Secretary----------------Travis Hammond Treasurer----------------Dwight Snowden Reporter........—Robert Hopping Watch-Dog--------Wendell Snowden Advisor-_______ J. Max Carrison MEMBERS Green Hands Eldon Dilworth Alan Sharon Richard Allen Keith Ferris Elmer Onion Marland Marshall Kenneth Thompson Jack Olson Loren McCombs Chapter Farmers Duane Lantz Travis Hammond Merle Saufley Dwight Snowden Wendell Snowden Bernard Malott Robert Hopping Jim Hunt Jack Skein Frank Ferris ffo JF« A a fiddle Row-( left to right)-Alan Sharon, Jack Skion. Front Row-(left to right)-Robert Hopping, Dv ight Snowden r.erle Saufley, Travis Hammond, ’ endell Snowden, Mr. Carrison. Back Row-(left to right)-Mary Ellen Arvin, Ruth Seitz, Lois Murfin, Deloris Hunt, Marjorie V'heeler, Carolyn Coleman, Fl orino Ash. Third Roy -(left to right)-Patricia Danner, V'anda Arvin, Joan Stambaugh, Margaret Ann Ellis, Stawanna Thompson, Jo Yocum, Marva Lee Johnson. Second Rov -(left to right)-Wanda Parrish, Barbara Allen Mrs. Creasey, Donna Sayers, Patricia Parrish. First Row-(left to right)-Doris Sv edell, Maxine Stevens Barbara Hammond, Barbara Yard. THE BAND The band of 1948-49 consisted of 26 members, eighteen in the advanced group and eight first year members. Last summer the advanced band rehearsed once each week and played eight out-door concerts, which were enthusiastically received by large audiences. The eight beginners rehearsed one night each week until the first of January when both groups were combined. The advanced players progressed to the point where such classical numbers as William Tell , Tsch ikowsky's Concerto in B flat Minor , modern swing such as Pavanne , and the higher grade marches could be played with a fair degree of ease and understanding. Wd used the Bamhouse class method in our studies and exercises, and spent considerable time on articula tion, phrasing and tone quality. Our concert during the school year was a combined program with the chorus, each presenting half the program--Holiday in Music, which occured on the night of April 22. For their part of the program the band played a diversified concert of classical, swing, and standard numbers V e also played a concert at Industry proceeding the operetta by the Industry high school. As the Reedor goes to press, we are planning to play for the commencement exercises of the Adair and Industry high schools at Industry. BAND (CON’T) We have enjoyed this year's band studies and have not only Increased our skill on musical Instruments, but have developed a much 3reater appreciation for the art of music. Although not having had the time for band which we should like to have had, we believe we have done very well and are looking forward to still more enjoyable and Instructive band periods. This year we Will lose only two members of the band through graduation—Donna Sayers,solo clarinet player, and Maxine Stevens, alto horn. Our plans for the summer months are not complete, but we expect to present another series of evening concerts during June and July CHORUS A new sound” hae been finding Its way into the halls of A, H. St Beginning last September voeal music crowded its way into the curieulum of the local House of Knowledge, The chorus is divided into two divisions. Boys Chorus and Girls Chorus� The first semester it was a required, non-oredit course, but during the latter half of the year it evolved into an extra-curricular activi ty. The first public performance was a program of Christmas music presented by the combined chorus of Adair and Industry. On May 11, the chorus traveled to Macomb to participate in tho McDonough County Festival of music. Our last program of the year was the operetta, Treasure Chest, which was given April 22, The chorus shared the evening performance with the band. The program was greatly enjoyed by the patrons. We hope this renewed interest in music will introduce a now, ora .of, development in the finer arts for our alma mater. t= Back Row-(left to right)-Barbara Allen, Vfanda Arvin, Doris Swede11f Stawanna 'Ihompson, Margaret Ann Ellis, Jo Yocum, Barbara Hammond, Joan Stambaugh. Middle Row-(left to right)-Donna Sayers, Lois Hurfln, Pat Danner, Miss Cobb, Maxine Stevens, Marva Lee Johnson, Deloris Hunt. Front Row-(left to right)-Mary Ellen Arvin, Carolyn Coleman, Ruth Seitz, Barbara Yard, Marjorie tfhf-eler, VJanda Parrish, Patricia Parrish, Florine Ash. Back Row-(left to right)-Johnny Swango, Barbara Allen, Joan Stanbaugh, Donna Rexroat, Lois ’Turfin, Moman Plate, Leon Sinnett, Doris Swedell, Margaret Ann Ellis, Mr. Douglass. Middle Row-(left to right)-Travis Hammond, Janis Plate, Jim Douglass, Bill Douglass, Larry Plate. Front Row-(left to right)-Donna Sayers, Barbara Yard, Florine Ash, Bob Anstine, Carolyn Coler an, Shirley Murfin, Maxine Stevens, Eldon Dilworth, Marland Marshall, Barbara Hammond, Richard Wilson. Back Row-(left to right)-Loren McCombs, Dwight Snowden, Travis ilamriohd, James Hunt, Jack Olson, Duane Lantz, Marland Marshall. Middle Row-(left to right)-Elmer Onion, Eldon Dilworth, Richard Wilson, Miss Cobb, Richard Allen, Wendell Snowden. Front Row-(left to right)-Robert Hopping, Frank Ferris, Merle Saufley, Louis Battin, Jack Skien, Alan Sharon. THE 1949 KFFDOR STAFF WANDA ARVIN-----------Editor-ln-Ghief DCNN.. SAYERS-------Assistant Editor WhNDA PARRISH-------Business-Manager LOUIS BATTIN------Advertising' Manager MRS. ADAMS----------Faculty Advisor All Seniors are unofficial members of the Reedor Staff. The following underclassmen were selected by their respective classes as official assistant members of the Senior Reedor Staff: JUNIORS: Richard Wilson Barbara Hammond SOPHOMORES: Doris Swedell Margaret Ann Ellis FltESHMEN: Richard Allen Florine Ash G. A. A. With the beginning of the school year a new organization was formed in school. The G.irls Athletic Association. The purpose of the G. A. A. is to stimulate interest and participation in girls athletic activities by promoting the organization of Girls Athletic Associations. A point system is set up by the league which entitles a girl to earn various awards depending on the number of points she has earned during the school year. These points are earned by participating in different types of athletics. Monthly meetings were held at which various athletic activities were discussed and planned. Some of these meetings were held for the purpose of earning more points• Throughout the year the club sponsored such activities as a skating party, and several 9th period Coke dances. Officers were elected for the year and are as follows: President------------------Donna Sayers Vice President---------------------Barbara Hammond Sec. and Trea3.------------Barbara Allen Point- Chairman------------Doris Swedell Ass 11 Point Chairman Lois Kurfin Girl's Physical Education The physical education program during 1948-49 was seasonal. In the fall softball, tennis, and hiking were emphasized. Also, many of the girls becare proficient at various stunts, knee dips, elephant rolls, etc. We had fun investigating sore of the mysteries of that old time recreation square dancing, and enjoyed initiating the boys in some of the intricacies. The climax to the basketball season was a class tournament. There were many thrilling games but the Juniors won. Hiking and softball were enjoyed during the lovely spring weather. A softball tournament brought to a close the year's physical education program. Maybe we aren't too proficient but we had fun. Standing-(left to right)-Frank Ferris, Dwight Snowden, Mrs. Adams, Wanda Arvin, Donna Sayers, Margaret Ann Ellis, Robert Hopping, Richard Allen, Florine Ash, Barbara Hammond, Dick Wilson. Sitting-(left to right)-Louis Battin, Wanda Parrish, Maxine Stevens. Back Row-(left to right)-Barbara Yard, Doris Swedell, Barbara HcamoRd, Mrs. Adams, Donna Sayers, Barbara Allen, Loir Murfin, Patricia Parri3h„ Middle Row-(left to right)-Patricia Danner, Maxine Stevens, «To Yocum, Stawanr.a Thompson, Margaret Ann Ellis, Joan Stambaugh, Wanda Arvin, Dfcloris Hunt. Front Row-(left to right)-Mary Ellen Arvin, Wanda Parrish, Marjorie Wheeler, Marva Johnson, Ruth Seitz, Carolyn Coleman, Florine Ash. Back Row-(left to right)-Patricia Danner, Jo Yocum, Barbara Allen, Joan Stambargh, Margaret Ann Ellis, Stawanna Thompson, Barbara Hammond, Boris Swedell, Deloris Hunt. Middle Row-(left to right)-Florine Ash, Pat Parrish, Barbara Yard, Marjorie Wheeler, Marva Johnson, Lois Murfin, Ruth Seitz, Cerolyn Coleman, Mary Ellen Arvin. Front Row-'left to right)-Wanda Parrish,'Wanda Arvin, Mrs. Adamsj Max4ne S evanr, Donna Sayers. t BOYS PHYSICAL EDUCATION There has been to much emphasis put on athletic teams. The idea of not having a winning team is simply unheard of by people who are not connected with the school. There have been lots of good physical education men who have not been given a contract because of the poor showing their teams made during the past year. But this is all wrong 1 Athletics and physical education should be for everyone, not just the few who are gifted with the physical ability to make baskets . The students who do not have good physical make up are the ones who need the physical education most. At Adair, where we have so few boys, we can take care of all physical requirements by having our athletic teams and physical education combined. We are one of the very few schools who can boast about having Physical Education for all. ADAIR SOFTBALL HOME GAMES September 30 Good Hope--6—Adair—4 October 5 Bardloph—12----Adair—7 October 12 Prairie City-2-Adair—4 GAMES AWAY September 23 Bardolph---4---Adair—7 September 28 Prairie City-9-Adair--6 October 19 Good Hope--28-Adair- 7 0 CO ■U g Back Row-(left to right)-Robert Hopping, Jack Skidn, Marland Marshall, James Hunt, Dwight Snowden, Richard Allen, Frank Ferris. Middle Row-(left to right)-Mr. Johnson, Eldon Dilworth, Elmer Onion, Jack Olson, Wendell Snowden, Loren McCombs, Alan Sharon. Front Row-(left to right)-Louis Battin, Merle Saufley, Travis Hammond, Duane Lantz, Richard Wilson. C (left to right)-Barbara Hammond, Barbara Allen, Barbara Yard, Patricia Parrish, Donna Sayers, Doris Swedell. C=3 T0 Back Rat� (left to right) Robert Hopping, Jack Skien, Diek Wilson, Loren McCombs, Wendell Snowden, Merle Saufley, Middle Row (left to right)-Alan Sharon, Eldon Dilworth, Hither Allen. Elmar 0 1aa, Leuls BatUn, Mr. Johnson. Front Row (left to right)-Duane Lantz, Merland Marshall, Frank Ferris, Dwight Snowden, James Hunt, mavis Hammond Jack Olson. % BASKLTBALL SCHEDULE Home Games l l -... N November 23 — Astoria Docombor 10 -- Good ,M ‘ .v December 15 -- Colchester uib 11 -• - ,JM. .sC'5. r '•',•• ' y7 « 1 . Nv -• f o « orrKnr% Ol _ 't’ecerbor 21 --'-Bushnell b'm v J : r :,s ' ' ,■ (As i ;„,yw! January 7r- ardoph XI s. ' y 'V •' January 17 (-- -Industry MBM y February 1 ' — TP February 17 Li [Prairie City iMac omb (Freshman-Sophmore) I Games Away ( ., November; 30 — Good Hope :;! i;! ■ 'i •ocember 6 — Colchester I 1 I I'hijj January I 4 -- Prairie;City • I ! January 14 — Blandinsvlllo • 7 i i r, 7! y- January „18 — County Tournaments (Industry) f I V S ' January 26 -- Bushnell HB . c , February 4 -- Bar’doph L February _J3 -- Astoria February 22 -- Macomb (Freshman-Sophmore) February 28 -- Regional Tournaments (V I. T.) CLOWNS CHAT Don Q,— Marry me and your smallest wishes will always be fulfilled. J Donna S,— I am able to do that myself. What I want Is ................wh0 wiU Sratify my biggest wishes. Mother— Joan, your hair is all mussed up. Did that t „ y°unS man kiss you against your will? Joan S.-- He thinks he did. Mother ' Max S.-- I long ago made up my rind to kiss everv girl raa?e that 3ill7 remark, How interesting! Barb H.— How interesting! 6 J£ P;- BiSoe brousht you home very iate iast night. Wanda A.— Yes, it was late. Mother. Did the noise disturb you? Mother— No, dear, it wasn� t the noise. It was the silence. Mrs. Rademacher--(during written English test)— Write sentence with the word 'analysis in Frank F.—Exam Paper— The teacher told us to look up the word 'analysis in the dictionary. Father (proudly): Mother: Probably Don't you think our son gets his intelligence from me? I know that I still have mine. Smith was sitting down to breakfast one morning when he own dea?h? t0 966 in the paper an “«ounceJnf5“ Kis He rang up his friend Jones at once. Hello, Jones. of HfVe 7°U Seen the announcement oi my death in the paper? -:„HH tL'Lr4Plied Jones- Mwhere are you speaking from? S?ld the Professor cheerfully. Please pass all your test paper to the side of the room and kindly Under PaPer S° 1 CSn correct a11 ‘ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 1G. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Donna, bo careful, don’t fall off. . Y anda, do you always allow Patty to put her feet on you? , Mrs. Creasey, our home economics teacher. Mr. Carrison, did you get all ttie money that was on the board? . Maxine, Barbara H., Barbara Allen, who are you smiling at? Jess Cross do you need any help? Louis, Mr. Carrison, Mr. Johnson, are you eating up the profits? Donna Sayers in a Hollywood pose. Mr. and Mrs. Monson look happy don’t they? Freshman Agriculture class and Mr. Carrison. Donna Lou, what is funny? Mary Ellen and v anda Arvin, are you hitch-hiking. Noon hour rush in hall. Y’anda and Mary Ellen when small. Freshman initiation. Patty, who is the smile for? Mary Ellen, v anda, Jo, and Wendie on their way home. Mr. Johnson’s study hall. No comment. Freshman initiation. Maxine Stevens, whose baby are you trying to make Mr. Carrison, which one needs the bottle of milk? Doris! Barbara Yard, Patty Parrish, the three who are always seen together. Marcelyn, Betty and Barbara, was the reunion fun? Maxine, where are you going all dressed up? Patsy Danner, were you bashful when you were little? Mrs. Rodamacher and Mrs. Adams, are the hot-dogs good? Barbara Yard, who are you making eyes at? Barbara Hammond having her picture taken in the city. Barbara Hammond who won? ’■ hat's wrong with you Donna? Maxine in her Freshman year. Doris Swedell, is Louis around? Mary Ellen, Mrs. Creasey and Barbara Hammond, are you working hard? Maxine standing among the roses. Barbara Hammond and Dick Wilson. Did.you ever see cousins have so much love for each other as Dick and Barbara. CLOV NS CHAT Gazing fondly at her new engagement ring, Wanda Parrish said, Is it a real diamond? Don replied, If it isn't, I got stung for half a dollar. Dick W.— You used to say there was something about me that you couldn't help but love. Patty P.-- But it's all spent now. You can always tell a freshman by his green and glossy s tare. You can always tell a sophomore by the way he parts his hair. You can always tell a junior by his smile and friendly touch. You can always tell a senior but you can't tell him muchl •JHKKHKMHHHH --Ihe Booster Dwight Snowden was shy, and after Joan Stambaugh had thrown her arms around'him for bringing, her a bouquet of flowors, he arose and started to leave. , Oh, I'm sorry I offended you, she said. I'm not offended, he replied, I'm going for more flowers. Teacher--Give me a sentence with an object. Travis H.--Teacher, you are very beautiful. Teacher--What is the object? Travis H.--A good mark. Barbara H.-Uvrhy did you leave your last job? Duane L.-- Illness. Barbara H.-- V hat sort of illness? Duane L,-- My boss said ho got sick of mo. •iKKH Louie B.-- It sure will be tough Sledding todays Doris S,-- Howjcomo? , Louie'B.— No snow. 6ophomorc: You ought..to take chloroform. Freshman: Yeh? Who teaches it? 1. Jess Cross, our faithful janitor 2. Farewells for-tho day. 3. Freshman initiation. 4. Donna, are you going someplace? 5. Lois Murfin when small. 6. Mr. Johnson, are you teaching history? 7. Ruth Stockhan, a new nember of senior class. 8. Dob Stockham, a new member of sophomore class. 9. Lois Murfin when she was bashful. 10. Ruth Seitz when small. Hi Norma Pennington, secretary to the Superintendent 12. The � 49 class in '45 but a few changes have been made • 13. Wanda Parrish when small and showing off her hair 14. Bob Stockham when he was young and innocent. 15. Eldorado bus driver who makes the kids happy by taking them to school. 16. Donna, do you kiss all of your friends? 17. Barbara Y., Doris and Patty, what have you been doing? 18. F. H. A. Banquet this year. 19. Jo Yocum in grade school with her animal friends. 20. Freshman initiation of '47. 21. Oh boyl Ruth Seitz, CLOWNS CHAT Barbara Y,-- A certain young ran sent me some flowers this morning.” Donna S.-- Don't say a ’certain young man,' my dear. There is none of them certain until you've got them ” ■jhkhhmhhh:- Richard A.-- Give me a kiss, darling. Lois M.-- No, no. My mother is against kissing. Richard A.-- But, my dear, I don't want to kiss your mother. Wendell S.--(after the proposal)-- Have you ever loved before? Marva Lee J.— No, Wendell. I have often admired men for their strength, courage, beauty, intelligence or something like that, you know; but with you Wendell, it is love-- nothing else. iHMHHHHHHHHH City man (vactioning on farm)-- Do insects ever get in your corn out here? Farmer-- Yeh, but we just fish 'em out and drink it anyway• Neighbor—One who knows more about our affairs than you do The only pun Abe Lincoln ever made was when he was splitting rails and his boss criticized his work severly. How do you feel now? asked a fellow-workman. Lincoln thought a minute and replied, I feel I maul right. What is the difference between man and butter? The older the man is the weaker he gets, but the older the butter is the stronger it is. Merle Saufley had been the guest of honor at a party the day before, and his friend was regarding him enviously. How was it? Have a good time? He asked. Did I? was the emphatic answer. I ain’t hungry yefcl 1� Back view of the high school, 21 Barbara are you and Max fishing? 3, Juliet Pat waiting for Romeo Dick. 4, Noon hour view of gym, 5, Barbara are you camera shy? 6, Ruth Seitz in a happy mood, 7, Girls, what is going on? 8, Ruth Stockham and Doyle, 9, Barbara and Dick, are you having fun? 10, Maxine Stevens when a baby, 11, Margaret Ann Ellis when in grade school, 12, A scene from the senior class play, 13, Norma Penington, the perfect secretary, 14, Travis Hammond when he was young-, 151 Bob Stockham are you happy? 161 Barbara, Maxine, and Wdnda, three chums, 171 Seven girls of A. H. S. 18. Dick Wilson in his happy grade school days, 19. Wasn't Louie cute in those days? 20. Wanda Parrish, Ruth Scockhan. and Lonnie Due Sayers, 211 Could it be cold Wanda and Barbara? 22. Patty, who's part are you playing for Barb Yard? 23. Barbara Hammond and Maxine.. Is it spring? 24. Dick and Pat in love. 25. Wanda and Don, isn't love grand? 26. Pat, Wanda, and Barbara out for a spring airing, 27. Three senior girls taking advantage of a grade school boy. 28. Marland is that you? 29. Maxine is that the latest fashion? 30. Doris, Pat, Donna, and Barbara during a noon hour. 31. Is it cold Wanda and Donna? EDITORIAL As we come to the end of this book it makes one stop and think that a task like this can only be done through the help and co-operation of all the members of the REEDOR Staff and our advisor. Right at the beginning I am going to thank Mrs. Adams for her exellent leadership, the senior class and the REEDOR Staff members for their help and co-operation. We have used a circus theme with our class colors making a green and yellow color scheme. We have tried to give you, and ourselves, a written record of our school days and the fun and laughter we have had at A. H. S. The staff sincerely wishes the class of ”50” much fun and pleasure in making the next year’s REEDOR. 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