Arcola High School - Torch Yearbook (Arcola, IL)

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CLASS RUP!-I ECY f l l4lVlVyf!Vf7lVg, The Re-election of 'Pie' Adams Now we take you to Arcola on the morning of June lst, 1988 for the re-election of Mayor Jim 'Pie' Adams who has held this lofty position for 32 straight years. All things are as they will be then except 'You Get To Be There.' It's a foggy morning and it looks as if Mayor Pie Adams faces stiff opposition from 'Russian Paul' Rippey and 'Siberian Eli' Wallace who are running on the Communist tick- et, while the peoples choice, 'Honest Ron' Uphoff and 'Blackie Dan' Sanders are running on the Amerikano ticket. One of the unusual aspects of this election is a woman candidate, 'Lus- cious Liz' Carroll who is the Carsonb candidate. The fog is beginning to lift now and the people are beginning to congregate at the polls. We now take you to the south side of the square where news correspondent Barney 'Cronkite' Bradford is waiting for the arrival of some of the more prominent dignataries present at the election. Come in 'Cronk.' Here comes 'Romantic Ed' Ashley who spearheads the local chapter of the 'Lonely Hearts' club as president, but I see that 'Romantic Ed' is busy checking out new prospects now so we won't bother him. 'Arizona Jack' Barnes just flew in from London where he completed his Zbth channel swim. He is accompanied by his wife, Joan 'Chadwick' Hawkey who is training to swim the Mississippi the hard way. I see Larry Cox coming our way noun Dig Larry is manager or tne Filson Flats Speedway. There's three of his top drivers with him, 'Wild Don' Vandeveer, 'Roll- em' Roger Foss and 'Speed Shift' Richard Prout. They definitely will vote for the Amerikano Party as Ron and Blackie Dan are favorite sons of the area. Let's switch over now to the north side of the square where the announcer who doesn't give a 'hoot', Dee 'Lucioffi' Lindenmeyer is waiting. Come in 'henpecked.' fhere's a lot of excitement over there as 'Frenchy' Drake and her 'Phoenix City' Five are there. She is definitely leaning toward 'Lus- cious Liz' and the Cacti's. Let's hear from the members of her troupe. How you gonna vote,Tantalizing Helen Dague? 5he says, 'Pie Jims my man.' Well, how about you Bubbles Barbara Curry. She also opines that she'll stick with 'Luscious Liz' and the Cacti's. What do you say 'Big Barbara' Harris. 'I like Honest Ron and Blackie Dan and the Amerikanos. Here's Linda Thompson and 'Malicious' Mary Key who opine that they're gonna stand for 'Russian Paul' and'Biberian Eli' and all the comrades.

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SENIOR HISTORY In early fall of 1952 Arcola High School was honored by the arrival of h9 green, spanking new, eager, intelligent, and curious Freshman. The pack was lead by: president, Dean Sanders, vice-president, Phyllis Vickroyg secretary, Dee Lindenmeyerg and treasurer, Denney Johnson. The pack was held in check by Mrs. Hanson, and Mr. Carpenter. PHghlites of this introductory year included: Homecoming, when the first of four lousey floats was nRocket to Victory,' and Carol Bilbrey was our Queen Attendant, the semester exams, which we faced dreadingly and courageouslyg a bang-up party at the Mattoon Skating Rink, and a sizzling wiener roast. In 1953 we returned with the newness worn off, and feel- ing quite cocky. President, Dean Sanders, vice-president, Jack Fishelg secretary, Phyllis Vickroy, treasurer, Denney Johnson, sponsors, Miss Ballein and Mr. Davis, were taking on quite a task in keeping this clan of A3 in order. Our float, WFlush Down the Oaks,n was our 'ace in the hole.' We had another spine tingling party in the high school gym. Con- clusion of this year placed us at the half-way point of our battle. Next we were to undertake, perhaps, the most active year of our high school career. Leading us in these activities were: Dean Sanders, president, Jack Fishel, vice-president John VanVoorhis, secretary, co-treasurers, Phyllis Vickroy and Dee Lindenmeyer. Only 38 were left to undertake this second- half of our mission. Naturally, our Homecoming float was an underdog, but due to faulty weather conditions we didn't win anything. Our Queen Attendant was Gayle Evans. Our class rin we all agreed, were exceptionally pretty and as practical as the deflated pocket-book they represented. Magazine sales- presented a way in which to restore this deflation. This was probably our biggest money making project throughout high school. Our class play 'Good Night Ladies,W directed by Miss Whitson, was enjoyable to all the on-lockers and loads of good clean fun for the cast. The year was highlighted by the Junior-Senior Prom at the YMCA at Champaign-Urbana. This rang our 'register' to the tune of S600.00, but we thought it was well worth its while. In 1955, thirty-five seniors returned to finish their high school career. For our last year we chose: Jack Fishel, president, Dee Lindenmeyer, vice-president, Mary Key, secre- tary, Elby Wallace and Roger Foss, co-treasurersg as our offi- cers. Our final float in the Homecoming parade followed the pattern of the first three, which won nothing. Homecoming Festivities were highlighted with the crowning of Wilma Key as Queen. Joann was our Senior Attendent. Our senior class play, 'Coddled Egbert,' was as original as the money it made. Mr. Stone was our director. We netted 3.22 PLUS from this production. For the remaining of the year we are saving our money to take a trip to the Ozarks. None of us are sure what is ahead of us, but we are eager and willing to find out. Helen Dague , chairman Linda Thompson Barbara Harris Jack Barnes Dee Lindenmeyer Roger Foss ' Ed Ashley S

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Folks, here's a real treat, here comes Melvin 'Coon Dogn Janes the famous big game hunter from the banks of the Kaskaskia Biver which runs deep in the Chesterville Jungle. Another big deal, here comes ULumberin Jim' Vogel who's been lumberin' a lot of lumber up in the lumber lands of the Yukon. Well, there he goes, lumbering off. Oh, by the way gang, Jim's a lumberman. Hey gang, here's nSwampy Carl' Hudson who has just returned from Viet Nam in British Guiena where he has been wrestling alligators for the past few months. Wahoo, it's WDirty Billn Young, foremost matador of Mexico. iBoth Swampy and Dirty Bill lost a few fights and a few limbs along the way.J Seems to be a big commotion down the street as the autograph hounds are seeking autographs from Curley Johnson, president of the Mercury Corporation, who has his secretary, Phyllis Vickroy with him. Also with him is 'Greasy Ronn Gibson, Curley's top Afl mechanic. Here's a late news bulletin just handed me. Let's see, it seems that Jack nStrongarm' Fishel has just accepted the position of director of the nArmstrong Hourn, a top TV pro- gram originating out of Tuscola. Who's this hunkering over here. It's NDancing Dann Curry. It is true you now own 853 of the General Electric stock? Well, good for you Dan. Being interviewed now is an interesting personality, WMusical Phyl' Younger. She now leads the WBang It Up Institute Of Higher Music.N What a treat gang, here comes Queen Willie Key, who is the fiance of.May0r Jim 'Pie' Adams. Wonder how she is going to vote. Hold on folks, there goes Sonja nBooneW Wirth. After AO years of waiting, she finally got to meet Pat Boone. John 'Harry' VanVoorhis is coming down the street. He is now the head of the Arcola Ditch-diggers Association. He will vote for 'PieW Adams, because he gives WHarryn higher wages. The fog is beginning to settle now and the people are anxiously awaiting for the election results. Here they come now. Odds Bodkins, nPieN Jim did it again, triumphing over the communists, amerikanos and the cactis. Ron Uphoff-chairman Elby Wallace Paul Rippey WLiz' Carroll Dean Sanders Vera Drake Bill Young cg 'I x X .lm 61 f H+, 57 Vi E.-2 0 1' L X , of 5 C J X, 1 X