Alexis High School - Memoirs Yearbook (Alexis, IL)

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From Stand-Ins To Stars On August 27, 1949, thirty-five newly-hired Stand-Ins entered the maze of the ACHS-TV station to gain experience and, therefore, become Stars. All was well ln the first three weeksg then came the initiation of the new members of the cast. How at- tractive we were in our outlandish costumes and somewhat smeared faces! To lead us in this first year of training we chose Dick Lafferty as president, Dean Staley as vice- president, Pat McCormick as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. McKie as advisor. During the remainder of the year, we often found ourselves lost in the intricacies of algebra and English, but were sufficiently recovered to attend a banquet given in our honor by the Feature Players. Vacation being over, thirty-four Feature Players flocked to the doors of ACHS-TV. To guide us in this second training period we chose the following leaders: Alice Conn, Dick Staggs, Carole Corbin, Virginia Armstrong, and Mr. Mills. The year was a busy one involving various parties and money-making schemes to finance the annual Fresh- man-Sophomore Banquet. Having safely passed through this year, we were now-ready to accept the responsibilities of being Understudies. At the beginning of our third year in training, there were thirty-two Understudies striving for the role of Stars. Officers were Margaret Bruington, Virginia Armstrong, Donna Armstrong, Bob O'Brien, and Mr. Sturm. Most of the major activities were planned for the purpose of making money to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. During April the cast of Strictly Formal could be found practicing frequently. The play was successfully staged on April 16 and 17. On May 24, the Understudies were hosts to the Stars at the Prom and banquet. Now, at last, we had achieved the esteemed positions of Stars. To guide us through Sponsor, Mr. Clark. The first event of the year was the initiation of the new Stand-Ins. dent, Marilyn Lundeeng Secretary, Gene Osborn, Treasurer, Marilyn Reynoldsg our final year, we chose these capable leaders: President, Dudley Purleeg Vice-PI'esi- guests of the Understudies at a banquet and prom. 7 the building was highly decorated for the Senior Carnival. In May we were the Next, we presented the play, The Mad Hatters, directed by Mrs. Hussey. On March ' On a day at the close of May, the Stars presented their grand finale, Gradua- t1OIl.,, The curtain was drawn! Thirty-two Stars now making their exits from ACHS-TV station were ready for their entrance on the world's stage. -25- 7 5 x S 5 X K ff If' 4 Al L44 bi if S A vi' 1 V2 7 Fil

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Qi 4 1 LA 0 D 5 Q ti M y ja rw J 4 , r y 1 - f V Y ------W'-,ww-H THE U N DEIQSTLJ DH-TS We proudly present to you the,Unders-tudies, who next year will step into the spotlight and become Stars. Welcoming the title of upper classm-en, the Juniors have worked diligently to become honor students and to acquire skill and leadership in extra-curricular activities. All year was spent in making money and plans for both the Junior - Senior Prom and, of course, the Senior trip. , Special recognition was given to these outstanding Under- studies: Roxie Olson and Pat Moore, Ch-eerlleadersg Rose Ann Bjorkman, Irene Fell, John Axcell, Gloria Milner, and Daryll Johnson, District music contest participantsg and John Axcell and Roxi-e Olson, candidates for carnival royalty. Class Officers President .................. John Axcell Vice-Presid-ent .... ......... I rene Fell Secretary ,.... --- Barbara Matteson Treasurer --- .... Patricia Moore SDOHSOI' --- ..... ,. ..... M r. Manley . -26...