Argenta Oreana High School - Pilot Yearbook (Argenta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1955 volume:

PRESENTING 1954 -1955 PUBLI SHED BY THE PILOT STAFF j ARGENTA HIGH SCHOOL DEDICATION To a hard-working Si perintendent, our guidance counselrr and friend, the Pilot staff and senior class of 55 wish to dedicate this annual. It is our way of saying, Thanks to you, Mr. Edmondson (MANAGERS i AMD TJAAE 3, SC O BOARD OF . .DU CATI ON Miss.Shirley Banning Harry Hunch, President Glenn Schall, Secretary Herbert Rcescr Hubert Fombelle � iiss Shirley Banning Leo Malone Velma Groves John Chenoweth trainers FRl'ULN JailES 0- PIXAMuSON, B.S., rt.o. Southern Illinois Normal University University of Illinois Supe rint endent Principal ARTHUR GCREHAli, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Industrial Arts Assistant Coach ALVA F. KIMLER, A.B. University of Illinois Social Science English L3JLIE 3 Ha DEL, B.- . University of Illinois Coach R'YEOND HEITMAK, B. Ed. Southern Illinc is University Mathematics KENNETH ILxvEY, B.M.E. liillikin University Music M'.UDE B.'icER, B.S. Illinc is State Normal University Junior High PAULINE VERNER, B.S. Millikin University Dean of Girls JANET PCGCo, B.M,E, Millikin University Music Home Economics GiiJEVA ROwE, B.S. in Ed. Southern Illinois University Commerce FEHNE ’ESTLRK'N, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Junior High HARRIET C HIKER, B.S. HA:3NE DJ..IC-!, 3.A,M. Eastern Illinois State College Florence State Teachers College Physical Education Gee. Peabody College for Teachers Science Science FTLJJCTLS I. FR-EM..N, B.S. rAUL E.JALS0N, B. Ed., M.S. Southern Illinois University University of Illinois Assistant Principal University of Missouri Central College English GETLIDE N KIRBY, B.S. ILLIAM CRA. FORD, B.S., M.S,. Millikin University University of Tennessee University of Illinois agriculture SENIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1951, 32 rookies reoorted to fall training in the camD of Argenta High School. T'e were all excited and very sty of the new job. ,fe were determined to make the grade. Mr and Ilrs. Goreham, our managers, were Pros at the game. Our cao- tain, Robert Anderson, co-captain Jerry Thomas, and our secretary Jerry Mahoney, keot law and order on the playing fieli. The team sent Bill Turner and Lois Parks as t am representative to Student Council, The team has h athletes who performed in baseball and in basketball. We took oart in F.F.A, F.H.A, the Argenois, the Pilot and Mixed Chorus At Homecoming, Lois Parks and Betty McVey were attendants to the Queen, ,TITH a yc r of experience under our belts, we knew that we had on our job. There were 8, though, that had hit the sophomore jinx and moved away or quit the game There were h now meabers. Our new managers were Miss Miller and Mr. Crawford. Anna Jisncy was elected captain, B tty Mcvoy co-c otain, and Bill Turner as secretary-treasurer. Anna transferred, so Bet .y bcca e ca tain and JoAmme Summers was elected co-captain 3etty McVey and Jill Turner rep esented the tea at Student Council. The So homor.s did their part on the drying field. We were well represented in chorus, F.H.A, F.F.A, Argenois staff, and the Pilot staff. A..n Graf and JoAnne Summers were Homecoming Queen attendants. CH i� f TON 5 are made, net born , is a saying that mad; us feel very good, for now we we e veterans on the team, and were about to hit our Deak. 0u managers, Mr. Sullivan and Mrs. Verner, called a e ub-house meeting to elect Bill Turner caotain, Betty McVey co- captain, and Jane Hueo secretary-treasurer. Jane Huop and Bill McCartney were in Student Council. Six member of the team were traded, which left us a weak team with only 17 on the roster. We engaged in such activities as F.F.A., chorus, the irgencis staff and pilot staff. fe used the Theme Moonlight and Roses for our prom. At Homecoming, Jane Huop and Nora ' armoth were attendants. AS SENIORS, we are ready to retire from the team. Our bat- ting average is high, although our team was reduced over half, from 32 rookies to 15 veterans. For our caobain we rechose Bill Turner, with his co-caotain Jane Huoo. Joanne Higgins was our secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Rose and Mr. Wilkey ware our managers. To Student Council went Bill McCartney as president, Bi l Turner as vice-president, n ;tty McVey as secretary-treasurer, Jane Huop and Dorothy Griswold. Mrs.” Freeman directed our play I'June Graduate . Lois Parks was Homecoming Oueen with Betty McVey, and Jane Hupp as her attendants. For the Pilot, Bet-y McVey was Editor, Don Musick co-editor, and Bill Turner assistant- editor. The rest of the team assumed various positions. On the Argenois, Betty McVey was editor, and Jane Huop, Don Musick, and Bill Turner were assistant editors. And so the end. JOANNA HIGGINS Valedictorian 4} play 3 4; Class Officer Secretary- Treasurer x; Pilox. uj 1, 2, 4. DOROTHY GRISWOLD Salutatorian 4; Pilot 4; Play 3, 4; -irgenois 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; D.A.R. Librarian 2, 3, 4; Student Council 4j F.H.A. 1, 2, 4; Minstrel 1; Operetta 2; Dance Revue 3. BILL TURNER Argenois 2, 4� Assistant Ed. 4j Pilot 2, 3 4, Assistant Ed. 4} Play 3 4j Chorus 1, 2, 3j Minstrel 1; Operetta 2; Student Council 1, 2, 4, Vice President 4; F.F.A. 1, 2; Class Officer, Vice-President 2j President 3� 4. JANE HUPP Student Council 3, 4; .lay 3, 4j F.H.A. 1, 4; Pilot 4; Argenois, Assistmt Ed. 4; Class Officer, Vice- President 4; Secretary- Treasurer 3; Queen tten- dant 3, 4. LOIS PARKS Student Council 1; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4, Secretary 1; Pilot 4; Play 3, 4; Chorus 2$ Operetta 2; Queen Attendant lj Queen 4. SENIOR WILL We, the members of the Senior Class, b . ing of sound mind and memory, do hereby publish and declare this to be our list will and testiment. • e, the Seniors, will to the Faculty our sincere gratitude for rail they hive done for us. To the Juniors,we will our ability to aggrav.te the teach- ers . To the Sophomores,we will our dislike for getting down to business. To the Freshmen, we leive all the gum that is under the chairs and tables. We wish to make the following bequests for different mem- bers of the class: JOANNE FULK bequests her quiet aunner to......Janice Dunkel LOIS PARKS wills her pueenship to..............Phyllis Fyke DOROTHY GRISWOLD leaves her genuine reolic-i of Captain Video's snace ship to.Maude White JaNS HUPP wills all her pets, including her skunk, to her favorite Homo Sc. teicher......Mrs. Vemer J 1TET r TTTT 'T’T wj 11 s her aM1 ity to get married w: ilo stil in school to....� ......Jack Krohn R TTY McVSY wills the task as editor of the PILOT and the iRGENGlS to..............Jaaelle Davis NORA W .RMCTH wills her ability to ride back to school at noon and get by with it to anyone who eats uptown. JOANNE FIGGING wills her habit of sics ing in 6th hour assembly to............Sandra Buckley RILL TURNER leaves his singing ability to ...Larry Kauftoan RgB jRT ANDERSON leaves his ability to road in English class to...........Gary McConnell DILI. McC .RTT.SY wills his ability to Charlestor so well to..................Carol Chenoweth DON MUvSICK leaves his 949 cigar rings to.....Marita Goken (so she can get a free match holder.) RICHARD GARDNER leaves the curliest part of his hair to......................Coach Shadel DAVID WEYBRIGHT wills his catcher's position to.Jack Krohn EUGENE K'iNG ITD wills his ability to pass his oyp:ng timing first to____Charlene Schall ROBERT ANDERSON JANET (FINNEGAN) BUTLER Class Officer, President 1; Transfer from Decatur High; Pilot 4; F.FA. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. Argenois, Business Manager, 4. JOANNE FULK Chorus 2; Operetta 2; Play 4; Librarian 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 4� RICHARD GARDNER Transfer from Decatur High. EUGENE MANSFIELD • Play 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3;. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 5; Minstrel 1; Operetta 2. v rW� U fvV, — 14 1m.' i- Aaw y ATU-. SENIOR PROPHECY ' - £ After working in the diamond mines of Africa for many years, DON MUSICK and EUGSEE MANSFIELD had accumulated enough money to build a rocket ship that ran on Dean's milk. Since it had been so long since we had seen any of our classmates of '55 we decided to travel around the world to see how many of them we could discover. Our first stop was in a littlo town in Kentucky where we stopped to refuel our rocket ship milk.tank. There in the little country store, who should we soo but MRS. JA1!eT BUTLLR. She told us to come in and see her growing family of sevon. We asked hor where her husband was. Sho said that she didn't see him very often because he had to work so hard to support the family. After leaving Janet, we headed toward Washington D.C. to see how the politicians were getting along. While walking threrugh the White House corridors, not looking whore we were going, we ran into a distinguished looking gentelman. As we picked him up off the floor, we saw that it was our old buddid, BILL McCAHTNEY. We asked him what ha was doing there and he informed us that he was now Senator McCartney. He said that he was hurrying to the Senate Room whore he was fighting for two bills, higher taxes, and longer school terms. Bill had a good start in politics as he was President of the Student Council during his Senior.year in high school. Bill told us that ho had received a letter irom another of our classmates, but would not tell us who it was. i.ftor receiving the address, we ilew to New York, where we discovered the address was that of a night club. Wo ventured in and discovered that the owner was ROLERT ANDEiEO.i. Andy sure had done will in the years since he had loft school, ior now he had a chain of night clubs. We even envied Andy because he had 27 beautiful dancing girls in each club. As we remembered, Andy always did have an pyc • for girls. While talking to Andy, we heard a voice that sounded very familiar. We turned quickly around and in his goatee and Igng side burns, was DAVID WEYBRIGHT singing a very pretty ooera song. David had Just returned from a tour in Europe where he had sung for the queen. We could only talk to him for a moment because he was afraid he would loose his voice. We waved a farewell to Andy and David and headed west to Hollywood, California, “rile walking along the streets of Hollywood, we saw a sign above an open door which read JOANNE HIGGINS' D.aCING 3CHG0L. Without a moments hesitation we walked in. Joinne ran over and shook our hands. She had become a very successful modern dancing teacher. Some of the finest dmcers in Hollywood learned all that they knew from her. Just a week before, she had taken over the June Taylor dancing girls. After bidding Joanne Hip-ins roodbye, we moved on to Texas where we met the otl or Jeanne in our • class, JOANNE--FULI. EiLL McCartney Argenois 2, U; T5ilot 2, 3, hi Play 3j F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, h. Vice-President V Student Council 2, 3, it, Iresident, li. District Student Council Treasurer 3; Minstrel lj Operetta 2. BETTY JO McVEY Argenois Ii, Editor Uj Pilot U, Co-editor U; Play 3, U; Chorus 1; Minstrel lj Class Officer, President 2, Vice-President 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, h, Secretary Uj Student Council 2, U, Secretary U; Girls State 3; Queen Atten- dant 1, U. DON ?iUSICK Pilot 2, U, Co-editor U; Play 3, U; Argenois 2, U, Assis. Editor h; Chorus 1, 2, 3j Minstrel 1; Operetta 2; F.F.A. 1, 2. NORA WARM01E DAVID WEYBRIGHT FwH.A . 1, 2, hj PIay 3, Uj Hay 3, Uj Chorus 2, 3« Queen Attendant 3; Librarian 2, 3, h. We had read in the newspaper that Joanne had just set the new, flag Dole sitting record—240 days. We asked her for what reason sfoe came down, she said because she fell in love with an airplane pilot who flew over her flag pole every day. We were sorry that we could not stay long enough for the wedding, but we had an en- gagemnt to keeo in India, Just a wee’.; before, ;;3 had received in invitation from CHUCK GARDNER to see him perform. We didn't know then in what profess- ion he wis in md were shocked and beliwldered when we found that he was a snake charmer. We didn't stay long with Chuck, fearing one of his pet cobras would get loose and pay us a visit. ifter our meeting with Chuck, we decided it was safer in the United States so our next stop was in Florida. We saw someone who looked familiar lying in the sun. We walked over closer and saw the suntanned face of MRS. G'lRY SNOKE, the former, NORA WARMOTHi Nora was one of the few of our classmates who had settled down to a quiet married life. She took us into her house where she intro- duced us to her three charming children. We would have liked to have stayed and chatted longer but we decided we hid better be on our way if we expected to get around to see the rest of our class mates before darkness. From Florida, we traveled to Colorada where we stopped at a ranch to admire all the beautiful horses. While staring in amase- ment at the very attractive girl putting the horses through their paces, we noticed it was LOIS PtRKS. Who would have ever dreamed thit Lois would have become a horse trainer. We called her -over to one side and she told us that in her spare time, she went to twining camps where she helped entertain the soldiers and sail- ors. We hailed Lois a friendly goodbye. While we were in Colorada, we decided to drop down to see our Salutatorian DOROTHY GRISWOLD who was prospecting for uranium in the hills of New Mexico. When we found Dorothy she was covered with dirt and soot. We learned that her stove had blown up and, had caused an uvuL-r.chc, uncovering a very large deposit of ura- nium. Dorothy told us where we could find BILL and BETTY TURNER (formally BETTY MCVEY). We hurried off for it was getting dark. We found Bill and Betty in the meadow rounding up their flock of ducks, We asked why they took to raising ducks, their only reply wts that they loved that crazy quacking. We tarried only a man ent with Betty and Bill for we still had one friend to see, J'NE HUPP. We learned from Betty that she was in Chicago. In less than a minute, we were there talking to her. She told us that she had taken over managing the Chicago— Cubs. As we remembeivd, she always was a devout Cub fan. We had recalled seeing in tho newspaper that the Cubs won the pennant. It was late, so after aeoir.g all of their friends, Eugene and Don returned to their quiet. life of working in the Diamond mines of deepest Africa. READY TO STEAL HOME JUNIOR b JUNIOR CUSS HISTORY With two eventful years behind them, the junior class of 1955 reentered the halls of A. C. H. S. this year as one of the largest classes ever enrolled. At the start of the year they chose Jean Mackey as class president; Joe Nixon as vice-president; and Kay Goken as secretary-treasurer. Also, Janclle Davis, Edwin Wallace, Carol Chenoweth, Eileen McCartney, Mack McConkey and Kay Bryd rep- resented them on the Student Council, Under the sponsorship of Mr. Hcitman and Mrs, Vemer, they had a very profitable year employing various mathods rf making money including candy sales at basket- ball games, paper drives, and the annual post-Christmas magazine sales. For the Homecoming festivities, they elected Alice Flaugher and Dorothy Jewell as attendants to the queen. To Edwin Wallace was given the crown of Homecoming king. Even with all the other things to keep them occupied, many still had time to take an active interest in extra-cirricular activities such as band, chorus, F. H, A., and F. F. A. Also, boys of the class comprised a majority of the members of the basketball squad this year, with Edwin Wallace as captain. One of the main highlights of the year was the play Strictly Formal , directed by Mr. Kimler, The cast consisted of ten girls and six boys. Another of the year’s attractions, the junior-senior prom, was based on the theme, Evening in Paris . JUNIORS Top Row: Phyliss Fyke, Gerald Betzer, Ruth Stogsdill, Philip Haltom, Carolyn Servers Second Row: George Conway, Janelle Davis, John Justice Third Row: Petty Tucker, John mckey, Eunice Goodrich Fourth Row: Ernie Vilks, Jean Mackey, ilice Flaugher Fifth Row: Dorothy JeWel ileen McCartney, Ronild Hallendorff, Ancilla Gist Bottom Row: LeRoy -alien, Linda Manual, Joe Nixon, Charlene Schall Larry 'iialley Top Row: Second Row: Third Row: Fourth Row: Fifth Row: Sixth Row: Petty ickjrson, Billy Edgocomoc, Kay boyd, Harold H ine r, o_ . ro _ J. .eno we ir. Lee Ray Vest, Janice D’inkel, Jack Krohn. Marita Goken, Sdwin Wallace, Janet Panning. David KcCcnkey, Theresa Crow, Robert kelson Nancy Florey, Gloria Walker, Rennie etter, Donna Likens. Jack Cornell, Beverly Mitchell, Garj ‘‘cConnel, Kay Goken. Top Row: Gerry Bloch, Joy Porter, Donald Haworth, Dorothy And- erson, Sport Griswold, Second Row:Peggy Dunaway, Larry Kaufman, Darlene Byrant, James Dickerson, Dale Flaugher, Third Row Jo Lind« 7 Sandra Crow. Fourth ftowjJndy Conner, Larry Ros , Velma Lindsey, Skippy Kling- hammer, Emily Bowmer. SOPHOMORE HISTORY Having gotten acquainted with high school ways and customs, a group known now as sophomores challenged their second year with Bob Nixon leading them as President, Peggy Dunaway, Vice-presi- dent, and Kenneth Boyd as Secretary-treasurer. Miss Carriker and Mr. Kimler were chosen to lead them through their year of activy. Through out the year the sophpmores have had their class very well represented in the many activities. In the Student Council you'll find Bob Nixon, Peggy Dunaway, Jim Sanner, Larry Rose, and Judy Connor. With the arrival of homecoming, Peggy Dunaway, and Joanne KcCirty were oiCKed to be ohe quean attendents. Getting in to the basketball mood, we have Kay Walker ind Joanne McCarty who lead our boys on to victory by being very good che rleaders. You were wonderful. Thanks Girls! Of course, the boys were very— well represented on the team. Some were good enough to make the 1 team while others were on the B team. (Good luck boys for the next year.) Last but not least are the contests of band and .mu- sic—chorus md soloes—the sophomores took t’eir share of medals. We have lost a few students, but gained some new ones also, iennogene Cohea has been with us this yeir and Darlenn Simmers was welcomed back from Lakeview. Brice Sunderland is now wopking hard at his new job. He says it is more fun than working here at achool—(I Wonder?) Velma and Joe Lindsay left us during the second semester and, we wish them all the success possible at Decatur High. This year has drawn to a close. We have been very busy little sophomores, but we are looking forward to our Junior year—as we know we'll have lots of fuh and get new ide s for the nlay, orom etc. ihe rath may be a little rough but we will try our best to over come the problems and do our best. Fifth Row: Avis Westerman, Bill Roberts. Sixth Row: Wennogean Cohea, Ronald Miles, Kay Walker, Kenny Boyd, Maude Vhite, Robert iixon. Seventh ftow:Donald Wilber, Jean Simpson, Jimmy Sanner, Donna, Edwards, John “oasio, Joanne McCarty, First: Frank Davis, Velda Dickerson, Melvin Wilbur. Barbara Krut- singer, Jim Boyd, Nancy Gronkowski, Dennis . Omfield, Linda Worabacher, Second: Sharon Yetter, Jeff McConkey, Deborah.. Whisnant, Larry Bobbett, Louise Fyke, Roger Davenport, Mary Cooper,Ralph Myers. Third: Danny Reed, Carolyn Largent, Roland Goodrich, Phyliss Fisher. Fourth: Marshall Miller, Bonnie Fulls, Gary Edgecomb, Jackie Sund- erland, Bill Richter, Judy Fulk, FREJHMAN HISTORY In August, forty-four freshmen were enrolled on the ;.rgenta f5A-55‘ roster. Others to .join the class during the year were Pevgy Cotton (who later returned to Lakeviev), Llovd Francis, and Nancv Richardson. In number the freshies have as many mem- bers s anv other cl=ss. Boon orCT nizin«r, the followin'-’' officers were chosen: Hazel Bovd, president; Jeff icConke , vice-president; and Roger Daven- port, secretarv-treasurer. .Sandra Crowe, Hazel Boyd, and Gary Likins reore ented th ir class on the Student Council. In addition to the required sublects members of the class were enrolled in agriculture, Spanish, nl � ebra, industrial arts, world prohlems and home economics. The freshman have been -uite active in the extra-curricular activities of the school including basketball, baseball, track, chorus, F.F.A., F.H.a., and brnd. Jharon Yetter and Deborah .‘hisnat received the honor of representing their class as queen attendants at the Homecoming. Fifth: 'karis ul-srovreth, G.ry Likens, Goorr-: nelson, haz-1 Bovd, Startle ilbur, Clonnoth Schall. Sixth: Larry Yettor, Judy Dunoan, Don Id Anderson, Chiron Nixon, Seventh:Donna . errlm n, Jim .nscy, Betty Koore, Marcia Conway, iighth: Jimeo Lindsey, Sandra. Crow, Hazel Boyd, Jrckie Tucker, First Semester ..ugust 30 First day of School September 14 Baseball at Deland 20 Baseball at Warrensburg 23 Deland baseball here 24 Student Council Safe Driving Program 28 Niantic baseball here October 1 V arrensburg baseball here 4 Cheerleaders elected 5 Macon baseball here 7-8 Teacher Institute 12 Freshman Assembly 13 Kill the Umpire movie 15 Teacher Institute 22 29 Senior Play End of 1st Quarter November 6 Student Council Convention 11 Armistice Day 12 Talent Show 15 Captain Harry 19 Deland-Weldon Basketball away 23 Mt. Pulaski (H) 25-26 Thanksgiving Vacation 30 Niantic (A) December 3 Homecoming (Maroa) 7 Macon (A) 15 St. Teresa (A) 18 Bement (H) 20 Christmas Program (Grade) 21'. Deland-'.feldon (H) 28-30 Monticello Holiday Tournament January 3 School Resumes 4 Farmer City (A) 7 Warrensburg (H) 11 Tri-City (A) 14 Scharlman (A) 15 Sheloyvxj-le (H) 18 Cerro Gc.'Jo (h) 19-20 Semejtcro PILOT a ARGENOJS : STAFF « •«. PILOT SIV.FF eatcd: Middle: fop: jested: . addle: Topi .iora arnoth, Dorothy Griswold, Betty LcVey, oo—i-ditor, Don usick, Co-Editor, Bill Turner, ..ssistant Editor, and Mrs. Geneva Rose, Sponsor. Eurene Mansfield, Robert Anderson, Joanne Fulk, Joanne Hirr.ins, Lois Parks, Jane Hupp, and Charlene Schall. Gary Likins, Bill McCartney, Edwin ’ allace, Mack .icCon- key, and Don Haworth. .jG iOIS ST FF i.rs. Francis Freeman, Jane Hudp, Betty McVey, Bill Tur- ner, Don Musick, and hr. Alva Killer. Carol Chenoveth, I ike Stoddard, Patricia Har'bien, Marita Goken, Charlene Schall, Bonnie Fulk, Theodore Kerr, Jmelle Davis Hazel Boyd, Betty Tucker, ay Boyd, Jean Sinpson� Eurene Mansfield, Robert ,.nderson, Theresa Crowe, Sdwin Wallace, Bill McCartney, Phillip Haltomj Don Haworth , and Dorothy Griswold. Second Semester January 21 Maroa (A) 24-29 Macon Countv Tourney (H-S.) 27- 30 Macon County Tourney (G.S.) February 1 Bethany (H) 1 Downies (lyceum) 8 Witt (A) 11 Mt. Zion (H) 18 Lakeview (A) 19 Morris (A) 21- 27 Sectional Heavyweight Tourney (G.S.) 24-25 District Tourney (H.3.) 28- 3 ) Regional Basketball Tourney (H.S.) March 9-11 Sectional Basketball Tourney (H.3.) 10 Sophomore-Parents Game 12 District Music Contest (solos ensembles) 14 Macon County Teachers Institute lh-19 State Basketball Tourney 18 Freshman-Sophomore Party 22 Ken Smith (lyceum) 25 Faculty Board Dinner 31 Jr. Hieh Basketball Banquet April v 2 District Music Contest (organizations' 8 Good Fridav 8-11 Easter Vacation 13 Movie (Who Killed Doc Robbins) 15 Jr. Class Play 18 College Day (Normal) 19 Chorus Festival (Blue Mound) 22- 23 Student Council Convention (State) 26 Band Festival 29- 30 State Music Contest May 5-7 State Grade School Contest 13 Jr. Sr. Banquet IP Father Is a Bachelor movie 20 Senior Skip Day 22 Baccaloreate 26 Graduation (Grade) 27 Last day of School 27 High School Graduation STUDENT COUNCIL Floor: Seated: Middle: Top: Seated: Standing: BiU -uerry. Max Justice, Boyd, Sharon Tussinr, and Janet Mr. Crawford, Bill McCartney, Bill Turner, Betty McVey Oarol Chenoveth, and Janelle Davis. } Jim Sanner, i-ack KcConkey, Jane Hudd, Dorothy Griswold, Kay Boyd, Theresa Crowe, Edwin Wallace, and Eileen Mc- Cartney. Bob Nixon, Larry Rose, Judy Conner, Peggy Dunaway, Hazel oovd, oandra Crowe, and Gary Likins. LIBR. iilnNS °th“ Tucker, Alice Fleugher, Key Boyd, Carol Chenoweth, and Kiss Carriker. i5 k«nke!y,J!anCV l0rey4- Nora Wamoth Janice DunkeL, ay Goken, Theresa Crowe, Eileen McCartney,Sandra Buck - j“ciie F. H. A. Seated: Jean Mackey, Theresa Crowe, Carol Chenov.eth, Kay Boyd, Betty icVey, Mrs. Pauline Verner, Sponsor. Second Rovr: Nancy Floiey, Doris Bivins, Marcia Conway, Avis Jes- tcrnian, Peggy Dunaway, Janelle Davis, Velda Dickerson, Jackie Sunderland, Linda Manuel, Linda ’..ombocher. Third Row: Marita Goken, Nancy Gronkowski, Eileen McCartney, Donna Merriman, liaudie White, Darlene Summers, Carolyn Largent, Charlene Schall, Jane Hupp, Carolyn Soevers, Judy Duncan. Fourth Row: Dorothy Jewell, Phyllis Fisher, Kay Walker, Deborah Whisnant, Sandra Crowe, Emily Bowmer, Joanne McCarty, Sharon Yetter, Jean Simpson, Louise Fyke, Kay Goken. Fifth Row: Gloria Walker, Nora Uarmoth, Sandra Buckley, Wenno- gean Cohea, Dorothy Anderson, Joy Porter, Sharon Nixon, Lois Parks, Judy Conner, Joanne Higgins, Ancilla Gist. Sixth Row: Donna Likins, Betty Tucker, Darlene Bryant, Dorothy Griswold, Janice Dunkel, Alice Flaugher, Judy Fulk, Joanne Fulk, Donna Edwards, Janet Banning, Barbara Krutsinger. Seated: F, F. A. Gary McConnell, Eugene Mansfield, Robert Anderson, Joe Nixon, John Mackey, Mr. William Crawford, Sponsor. Second Row: Jimmie Boyd, Larry Bobbett, Gerald Bloch, Jimmie Gammer, Jackie Tucker, Bill McCartney, Stanley Wilbur, Donald Anderson, Melvin Wilbur. Third Row: Marshall Miller, James Dickerson, Robert Nelson, Bill Jordon, Gary Edgecombe, Ernie Wilks, Larry Kaufman,- Brice Sunderland, Fourth Row: Bill Roberts, Bob Nixon, Gerald Betzer, John Roasio, Bill Edgecombe, LeRay Vest, Ralph ers, Kenny Boyd, Donald Wilbur, • t MUSIC HONORS Charlene Schall Clarinet Solo Janet Banning Clarinet Solo Jack Cornell Betty Miller Jean Mickey Teddy Cooper Saxaphone Quartet Glenneth Scha.ll Donna Edwards Dennis Camfielfl Cornet Trio Sandra Crowe Carol Crowe Baritone Duet Bill Turner Vocal Solo Janice Dunkel Donna Likins Theresa Crowe Jean Maclny Charlene Schall Janet Banning Girls Sextet Jan.t Banning Diano Solo Majorettes: Front Row: Second Row: Back Row: BrtND Kay Walker, Joanne McCarty Janet Banning, Cnarlene Schall, Carol Chenoweth, Mike Stoddard, Larry Yetter, Janet Cooper, Doris Chenoweth Rosalind 4da;ns, Dickie Goken, M ;lba Largent, Joanne Florey, Glcnneth Ccl.all. Nancy Little, Joyce Musick, Roberta Gokon, Betty Shyers, Jerry KcCinmick, Dickie McCammick, Roger Davenport, Sandra Crowe, Nancy Reed, Donnie Stevens, 'Patty Dunaway, Dennis Cunfield, Douglas Pascal, Dickie Manual, Donna Edwirds. Barbara Pittman, Shirley Cundiff, Paul Gross, Betty Miller, Linda Manual, Jeff McConkey, Wayne Potnfka, Jack Cornell, Bind Le.der-Mr. Wilkey, Teddy Cooper, Mike Nelson, Jean Mickey, Pat Snyder, Judy Conner, Debbie Whisnit, Sharon Yetter. . Front: Avis t'esterinan, Jean haekey, Janet Butler, Larlenc Samriors Theresa Crowe and Judy Duncan. f.iddle: ihyliss Fisher, Deborah ’..bisi.ant, Sandra Crowe, ri s. Rogue Judy Conner, Sharon letter, and Ruby Stogsuiil. Top: Janet Banning, Donna Edwards, Janice Dunkel, Barbara Krutsinger, Sharon Nixon and Donna Likens. SEXETTE Janice Dunkel, Janet timing, Theresa Crowe, Doi.na Likens, Charlene ochall, and Jean Mackey. DRU.. i-VJOR and ..AJOREiTES Jo iune McCarty, Jelfery McConkey, and Kay ' talker HOMECOMING King - Edwin Wallace Queen - Lois Parks Lady Deborah Whisnant Lady Sharon Yetter Baroness Joanne McCarty Countess Peggy Dunway Marquise Dorothy Jewell Countess Alice Flaugher Duchess Betty McVey Princess Jane Hupp Her Majesty Janet Fry Future Queen Gay Westerman Sir Knight David Weywright Lord Dale Flaugher Baron Joesph Nixon Viscount David McConkey Marquies William Edgecomb Earl John Justice Duke John Mackey Prince LeRoy Allen His Majesty Marshall Conway Future King William Wallace SENIOR PLAY June Graduate Director: Mrs. Francis I. Freeman Cast Lois Parks Bill Turner Dave V eybright Jane Hupp Joanno Higgins Don Musick Eugene Mansfield Betty McVey Nora Warmoth Robert Anderson Joanne Fulk Dorothy Griswold I JR. SR. PROH OF 1953-1954 u 1 hf Junior - Senior Prom was held toy 7, 1954 at the Hotel Orlando, Decatur, Illinois. Knaiking rouSh an arch-way one entered a room which f r?e °f r°Se3' The 3 were decorated to resemble trelises. The wishing well looked realistic kith roses growing and climbing on it. The moon and stars streamed tneir glittering beams from the ceiling to give the room a romantic touch. 6 K i-OftlU Rose Nectar................. Moonlight and Rose Special. Fleecy Clouds............... noon Beams.......... Rose Petal Salad......!!!!. Crescent lioon and Star Dust Lover's Delight............. Buds and Seeds.............. Rose Later or Milky Way.... .Fruit Cocktail •Baked Ham .Potatoes .Lima Beans .Lettuce -and Dressing .Roll and Butter .Strawberry Sundae .Nuts Coffee or Milk PROGRAM “iJoonlight and Roses ............Bill Turner R - 'Remembrance in Roses ........Bill Turner 0 - Orchids to the Juniors ......Marjorie Noe p u?ng! ;:........................ The Rosebuds E - Enchanting Evradng ...........Mr. Edmondson 0 - shadows in the Moonli jrt.....Betty McVey Moonlight Bay ...................Everybody .Sing DANCE SAND CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE BASEBALL TEivM: SPORTS NEWS Yverage number of runs scored by Argenta per game 6.8 Average number of runs scored by Opponents per gane 5.0 Argenta 9 Argenta 6 Argenta 4 Argenta 5 Argenta 10 Scores - DeLand-Weldon 3 DeLand-Aeldon 5 Niantic 8 - Warr.-Latham 4 - Macon 5 BASKETBALL TEAM: Average number of points scored by Argenta per game 59 Average munber of points scored by Opponents 53 3 Personal Records F.T.A. F.T.K. % F.G. T.P. Roberts 51 35 .686 84 203 Allen 24 10 .417 28 66 Justice 206 135 .655 126 387 hcConkey 157 125 .796 147 419 Wallace 110 65 .591 138 341 Mackey 70 44 .629 63 170 Flaugher 84 40 .476 49 138 Nixon 18 10 .556 17 44 Edgecombe 7 3 .429 McConnell 2 1 .500 2 5 BASKETBALL (cont.) Scores Argonta 7l - Deland-Wel. 51 Argonta 1,0 - Mt0 Pulaski 1 3 Argonta 55 - Niantic 52 Argenta 50 - Maroa 51 Argenta 79 - Maeon 55 Argenta 1 9 - St. Teresa 59 Argenta 6l - Bcment 1 0 Argenta 77 - Deland-Wel. 57 MPNTIC.SLLO HOL T JAY Tt URNAMENT Argenta 73 - Trinity 51 Argonta 50 - Gibson City 1 8 Argenta 1 3 - Areola h9 Argenta 1 0 - Urbana h9 Argenta 5l - Farmer City 61 Argenta U8 - Warrensburg 6l Argenta 7b - Tri-City 51 Argenta 39 - Schlarman 1 9 Argenta 56 - Shelbyville 62 Argenta 6I4 - Cerro Gordo 1 7 Argenta 63 - Maroa 65 MACON COUNTY Tf •URNAMENT Argenta 55 _ Niantic 15 Argenta 5l - Warr. Latham57 Argenta 55 - Mt. Zion 1 7 Argenta 66 Bethany 57 Argenta 76 _ Witt 1 8 Argenta 81 Mt. Zion 60 Argenta k7 _ Lakeview 63 Argenta 1 0 - Morris 1 9 DISTRICT T URNAMENT Argenta 76 Downs 37 Argenta 70 - Konney 51 REGIONAL Tf'URNAMENT Argonta -'5 Farmer City 62 Argenta 5 - Bloomington 66 A TEAM Standing: Coach Led S'aadol, Gary McConnell, Larry Kottor, John Mackey; EilJ Edgecoribe, Le Roy Allen, Joe Nixon, Managers Kenny Boyd and Bill McCartney, Soatcd: Billy Roberts, Edwin Wallace, John Justice, Mack McConkey, Dale Flaugher. B TEAM Standing: Manager Kenny Boyd, Jinny Sanncr, Larry Rooc, flery Likins, Manager Bill McCartney, Assistant Coach Bill Crawford. Seated: David Vfcyb right, Bob Nixon, Larry Ycttcr, Jeffery McConkey, Ralph Ifyera, Ernie Wilks. BASEBALL Back Row: Larry Rose, Gary McConnell, Bob Nixon, Jack Krohn Ernie wilks, Larry Smalley. Middle Row: Kenney Boyd, manager. Dale Flaugher, John Mackey, Coach Art Goreham, Edwin Wallace, Ronnie better, Billy Jordan, manager. Front Row: Bill Roberts, Joe Nixon, Dave l eybright, LeRoy Allen, David McConkey, Jeff McConkey Cheerleaders Joanne McCarty, Kay Walker, Jean Mackey, Bill Richter, Nancy Florey MAINTENANCE CREW bus drivers janitors cooks BUS DRIVERS Seated: Standing: J. C. Tumor, Mrs. Henrietta Goreham, Mrs. Onal Snokc, Herb Milligan, Raymond Moore, Mage Stogsdill, Howard White, Melvin Hiser, Gionn Rolofson. COOKS Iiaiy Walker Faye Walker, He Hie Bennett JANITORS Bill Evans, Howard Mahoney oEVENTH GRADE Seated: Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Sixth: Seated: Second: Third: Fourth: Fifth: Mr. Arthur Goreham, Ronnie Coventry, Max Justice, Richurc Goken Carol Boyd, Rosolyn Adams, Linda Clifton, Miss Feme Westerman. Douglas Pascal, Marilyn Canada, Janet Boyd,ShirleyLogsdom Carolyn Jacoby, Ruth Schollenbruch, Kay adams, Ronald Lindsey. Nancy Grider, Viola iftiite, Joyce Myers, June Hood,Juanita Weybright, Colleen Richard, Sandra Bebee, Roberta Goken Harold Hiser, Wayne Potrafka, Mike Nelson, Rollin Seevers Terry Heinz, Don Stephens, Theodore Kerr, Arlen Skinner Eddie Allen Janet Cooper, Judith Boyd, Judith Dixon, JoAnne Lane, Ezetta Borst, Patricia Hamblen, Betty Shyer, Shirley Cun- diff. William Agee, Herald Cooper, Robert Duncan, Paul Gross, Clinton Davenport, Everett Cook, Raymond '«ells Jr,Richard McCammack, Charles Canada. EIGHTH GRADE . � « Mr. Paul iynerson, Dorma Snyder, Joyce Musick, Mike Stod- dard, David Fear, Melba Largent, Sharon Sunderland, Miss Maude Baker. Patty Dunaway, Karen Craig, Judy Beadieston, Larraine Cohea, Barbara Pittman,Betty Miller,Judy Mitchell, Sharon Tussang. Delores Florey, Dean Wilber, Gary Lindsey, Darrel Borst, Jerry McCacanack, Billy Querrey, Dick Manuel, Don Myers, Nancy Reed. Wilma Hebei, Shirley Wells, Mary Moore, Kay Smith, Julia Liming, Velma Thomas, Nancy Little, Elaine Adams. Raymond Boyd, Ralph Hiser, Gene Phillips, Richard Lange, David Blanchard, Billy Hammer, Alvin Boyd, Don Cornell, Guy Krohn. • • • , - � • « • . . •• • • • • . • i. • i. - • . - JR. HIGH A TEAM Front: Mile Stoddard, Max Justice, David Blanchard, Ralph Hiser, David Fear, Gene Phillips, and Dick Manuel. Back: Dick McCammack, Jerry McCammack, Charles Peterson, Alvin Boyd, Coach Art Gorehara, Gary Merrit, Guy Krohn, and Bill Querry. JR. HIGH CHEERLEADERS Judy Beadleston, Sandra Bebee, Patty Dunaw.y, and Judy Boyd. Seated: JR. HIGH B TEAM Donald Stephens, Herald Cooper, Clinton Davenport, David Fombelle, Roger Drake, Robert Duncan, Leon Bryant. Second: Coach Goreham. Woody White, Guy Allen, Phillip Nixon,Gea Krohn, Richard Goken, Larry McConkey, Manager Terry Heinz. Third: Douglas Paschal, LeRoy Moyer, Raymond McClure, Billy Dunawav, Bobby Beadleston, Bobby Reed. SNAPSHOTS 1. It's a boy] 2. Junior Play cast of 1954 3. Ruby 4. Ruth 5. Doin' any Business 6. Little Miss Joanna Fulk 7. What! X shape? 8. June Graduates 9. School Chums 10. The thinker 11. Don Wilbar 12. Make yourself comfortable 13. Mr. Levi Kimler 14. Miss Dekich 15. Eck! A mouse! 16. Look mo.wny no hands. Joanne H. 17. Freshman cutie 18. Buddies 19. Bill Edgecomb 20. Ronnie Yetter 21. Gary Edgecomb 22. Gary Likins 23« Sexette 24. We were watzing together 25. Tired? 26. Sweet Dreams 2 . Donna Likins 28. Ghost McCartney 29. Mighty Mouse 30. Central School 31. Jailbird Carricker 32. No its this way 33. Oreana School 34. Watch out Gary 35. Curly 36. Lois and Ernie 37. Sleeoy? 38. Jane Huop 39. Ronnie Hallendorff 40. Louise ind Phyllis 41. Andy 42. Parts of Murph Goken 43 Water in your eye Murob SNAPSHOTS 44. Avis Westerman 45. Jov Porter 46. Two bits Dale 1 47. Kinda' windy isn't it, Carolyn? 48. Janice Dunkel 49. Murph Goken 50. Dave V'eybright 51. 7th Grade 52. Judy Conner 53. Ernie Wilks 54. Bill Edgecombe 5 � . Nice ]eg there Marita. 56. Dcrothv nderson 57. 7th u :'ide Continued 58. Gravel-pit Cuties lx. Charlene Schall 2x. Oh, but yes, Lois. 59. Aharon Sunderland 60. Shake, Rattle, and Roll 61. Ancilla Gist 62. Somethin? Funny??? 63. Phyllis Louise Fyke 64 • L'5 rrv Kaufman 65. Going Fishing?? 66. Who are you going to hit, Janice? 67. Linda Manuel 68. Sandra Buckley 69. WANTED.' 70. Pretty legs, Mrs. Butler! 71. Did Shirley take vour shoes, Janet 72. Junior Loafers 73. Bright Eyes, Crawford. 74. Robert Anderson 75. Sport Griswold 76. Dorothy Griswold 77. Emilv, Skinny and Jerry 78. Harry (Bum band leader) alien 79. Sing, Everyone, sine. 80. ’■' hat are you looking at girls? ARGENTA FOUNDED 1887 ILLINOIS INC -191'T PHONE 2911 CAPITAL $50000 SURPLUS 512QCC0 MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE ' SYSTEM MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION HE INLE FUNERAL HOMS 24 HOUR AMBULANCE piions flflBSjVJ})_____________HUM. 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