Arcola High School - Torch Yearbook (Arcola, IL)

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To work while you learn and learn while you work Is a plan that suits Dick Prout. He finds a garage a good place to work Whenever school is out. Basketball, football, track or girls, This lad has ways to thrill, A hep-cat dancer--any beat, Tom Romine fills the bill. For Betty Laley, school's a cinch, Especially in commerce-- A teacher's joy in every way, A very special charm, hers. So quiet one would scarcely know That she's in class or hall, A trim and tidy McAvene, Our Linda's liked by all. A deaf'ning roar, a streak of red, A motorcycle's tire gratesg With camera poised, Jack Browning halts To photograph his nTorchW-mates. Our WLittleW farmer, quiet Lloyd, Can blow a sax real coolg He studies Ag, he works quite hard And makes the most of school. Dame Matrimony claimed some girls From this year's senior class. One changed from Idleman to Mood, Blonde Mary Jane's the lass. Another cyclist riding by, Just going for a spin, Is one who fits his nick-name well, It's Moler--Charles, or WSlimW. Our Beverly Guyot changed her name, ,The new last name is Hess. A fine little wife this girl will make, Unless we miss our guess. A youth with electrical leanings Inherited, prob'ly, from dad, Is a whiz on the WTorch' with a camera, Bob Curry's the nsnap-shootingn lad Then next came Reta Vandeveer, It's Headrick now, you know, We thought her cute and likeable, But so did hubby, Joe. She's stepping high with measured tread, Our loyal majoretteg For Harriet Miller well-earned praise Is never hard to get. We've one more senior girl to give To matriomony soon, For Donna Perkins plans to wed-- Perhaps in May--or june? We've one more girl, a Sanders Lass, Joan, we'll recommend As being such a lot of fun And such a loyal friend.

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As football star, as hubby, friend, Our Billy Perkins' topsg We send to him our best regards And luck--we send him lots! So nice, so quiet, so polite, The keeper of our money-- seniors know this Diane Myers Is really quite a hgney, We A sweet young thing from the country Is amiable Patsy Cox, With a friendly smile and eyes that beguile, And pretty auburn locks. Our rootin', tootin' trumpet king Is Gaylord--Joe's the name. A high-stepping twirler that everyone likes Is dark-haired Virginia Connor, Who, on our school paper, the good Arco-Lite, As editor shared the top honor. In winning smile and posture straight He puts his claim to fame. This Ashley boy is good at art, Though a 'lefty' Roy may be. At summer camp his talent showed For all his friends to see. A genial guy who makes us laugh And farming wants to try, Works hard and long with tools and He's Tom Cox--quite a guy! A friendly gal and first-rate pal Are found in Janet Smart. Her quiet ways and manner sweet Are really quite an art. We have a WTruman'--famous, too, And liked by everyone, He shares his Ford with all of us, This gen'rous Jerry Thompson. A Shonkwiler senior named Myron Has found him a pleasant young wife, Now works hard and well to support herg May each know a happy long life. A smile to remember, exceptional poise, IA beautiful, beautiful voice, Ann Laymon, we feel, will be quite wise indeed If music she makes her first choice. things-- She's full of giggles, full of life, In band she plays the drum, And all who 'Woody' know will say That Donna Rae is fun. Janet Cox is going to collegeg A teacher then she'll be. We wish for her the very best, A worthy goal has she. A tall blond gal we all know well Is slender Patty Harris. She loves to dance with pal Joang A really fun-filled pair, this.

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And last of all, a chap we know As David Herringtong An alright guy, a year-'round friend In either work or fun. Did you see things that we have seen-- Some good in everyone? Do you agree with all these traits? well, it's been lots of fun. We've had four years of It hasn't all been But joy and pride we've The class of fifty The end comradeship, Heaveng shared in this- seven. SE l0R CLASS S06 The Class of '57 Have These MOMENTS TO REMEMBER The Homecoming Dance we did the towng The day we saw our grades go down. We will have these moments to remember The noisy halls, the laughter and fun, The championship we almost won. We will have these moments to remember Though Freshmen turn to Seniors And the school days disappear, The memories we were glad to share will linger through the years. Though other nights and other days May find us gone our separate ways, We will have these moments to remember