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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1956 volume:

THE PILOT 1955- 1956 Published by the Senior Class of the ARGENTA HIGH SCHOOL ARGENTA, ILLINOIS ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPAL BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY CUSTODIANS COOKS BUS DRIVERS Principal and Secretary Mrs. Shirley Greene, Mr. Harold A. Miller Board Members Seated: Velma Groves, John Chenoweth, Glenn Schall Standing: Hubert Fombelle, Leo Malone, Harry Munch Missing: Herbert Reeser Mr. Harold Miller. B.S.. M.S. Eastern Illinois State College University of Illinois Superintendent Principal Alva F. Kimler, B.A. University of Illinois Social Science English Kenneth Wilkey, B.M.E. Millikin University Music Arthur Goreham. B.S. Illinois State Normal University Industrial Arts Grade School Coach William Briggs. B.M. in Ed. Millikin University Vocal Music Paul Emerson. B. Ed.. M.S. Southern Illinois University University of Illinois Assistant Principal Harriet Carriker. B.S. Eastern Illinois State College Physical Education Maxine Dekich, B.S.. A.M. Florence State Teachers Col- lege George Peabody College for Teachers Science William Crawford, B.S.. M.S. University of Tennessee University of Illinois Agriculture Frances I. Freeman, B.S. University of Missouri Central College English Spanish Leslie Shadel. B.M.E. University of Illinois Coach Maude Baker, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Junior High Goraldean Kirby, B.S. Millikin University Art Feme Westerman. B.S. Illinois State Normal University Junior High Bertha Phillips, B.S. Southern Illinois University Commerce Edward Parilac, B.S. in Ed. Southern Illinois University University of Missouri Mathematics Pauline Veraer, B.S. Millikin University Dean of Girls Home Economics FACULTY Fifth Row: Mr. Kimler, Mr. Wilkey, Mr. Goreham, Mr. Briggs Fourth Row: Mr. Emerson, Miss Carriker, Miss Dekich Third Row: Mr. Crawford, Mrs. Freeman, Mr. Shadel Second Row: Miss Baker, Mrs. Kirby, Miss Westerman First Row: Miss Phillips, Mr. Parilac, Mrs. Verner VtLvO� €51 ■VVVlA. - 2) ouu a. Vo oS C-ju TalSLuL SUvwvaXX-� Caj aj Vo oJl ta C rUc U-Crv D — V «v. A Vi v UA jfnA . o (L vwo . sr« Xai lv 1 JXaa.SVi 0-wwsa -v 4L juowJLfo CLASSES SENIORS .ori'. JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN BILLY JOE JORDAN Argenois 4; Play 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4, Baseball Manager 3; Basketball Man- ager 4; Cross Country. ALICE FLAUGHER Queen Attendant 3; Queen 4, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4, Argenois 4; Pilot 4; Librarian 3, Officer 3; Play 3, 4, Dance Review 2, 4. NANCY FLOREY Queen Attendant 3, 4; Cheer- leader 3; Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Play 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4, Pilct 4, Dance Review 2, 4, Librarian 3, 4. DONNA LIKINS Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Librarian 2, 4; Pilot 4; Argenois 4, Play 4; Sextette 2, 3, 4, Dance Review 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4. GEORGE CONWAY Basketball 2; F. F. A. 1, 2; Argenois 4; Cross Country 2; Play 4. Gary McConnell Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2; Baseball 3; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; F. F A. 1, 2. 3, 4. Officer 2. 3. 4; Play 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1; Boys Chorus 1; Student Council 4; Argen- ois 4; Pilot 4; Class Secretary- Treasurer 1; King's Court 4. BEVERLY MITCHELL Chorus 1, 2; Play 4; Dance Review 2; F. H. A. 1, 2. CLASS HISTORY In September, 1952, we Seniors started out as 61 green freshies . We survived our initiation and at our first class meeting we elected Kay Goken as our President, Harold Heinz cur Vice-president, and Eileen McCartney as Secretary-Treasurer. Janet Banning and Mack McConkey were selected to represent our class in Student Council. Miss Carriker and Mr. Goreham were chosen as our sponsors. Many of the Freshman boys participated in sports— especially basketball. They defeated the Seniors to win the class basketball tournament. Mack McConkey won the free throw trophy. Kay Goken and Theresa Crowe were elected to be queen attendants for homecoming. We were back in 1953, much braver as Sophomores. To lead cur class was Joe Nixon, President; Kay Boyd, Vice-president; and Gary McConnell, Secretary-Treasurer. Miss Miller and Mr. Crawford were our sponsors. Joe Nixon, Janelle Davis, and Linda Manuel represented the class in Student Council. Again this year we claimed the victory of being the winning class of the basketball tournament, while Mack McConkey preceded to win the free throw trophy. A group of six girls was organized and became known as the Singing Keynotes . Carol Chenoweth and Nancy Florey were our queen attendants. Then in 1954 came our days as Jelly Junicrs. Jean Mackey was President; ,'oe Nixon, Vice-president; and Kay Goken, Secretary-Treasurer. Mrs. Verner and Mr. Heitman, our sponsors, helped us through this important year. We presented the Seniors with a very fine prom using ' Lvening in Paris as our theme. One of the big events of our year was the class play, ' Strictly Formal . Dorothy Jewell and Alice Flaugher were chosen as queen attendants. The Singing Keynotes won an A” rating at the state contest. Edwin Wallace won the honors of being basketball captain, he mecc ming king, end the best sports- manship award. This was our third year of being victors in the ciass basket- ball tournament. This was also Mack McConkey's third consecutive year to win the free threw trophy. This last year we came back a little mere dignified because, after all, we did want to leave a good impression. Our officers were Edwin Wallace, President; Carol Chenoweth, Vice-president, and Charlene Schail, Secretary- i reasurer. Miss Carriker and Mr. Wilkey were cur sponsors. Cur class was very well represented in Student Council by Eileen McCartney, Janelle Davis, Kay Boyd, Theresa Crowe, Kay Goken, LeRoy Allen, Edwin Wallace, Rennie Hallendorff, Gary McConnell, Mack McCcnkey, and Jce Nixon. Charlene Schail received the D.A.R. award and was valedictorian. Carol Chenoweth was salutatorian. Alice Flaugher and LeRoy Allen reigned as our '56 home- coming queen and king. The Senior members of their court were Nancy Florey, Kay Goken, John Mackey, and Mack McCcnkey. Edwin Wallace and Mack McConkey were co-captains of our very successful basketball team and they tied for the best sportsmanship award. John Mackey won the free throw trophy. We presented “Hillbilly Weddin', which was a big hit. DOROTHY JEWELL Queen Attendant 3; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Dance Re- view 4; Pilot Staff 4. JOHN JUSTICE Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 4; Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Chorus 1; King's Court 1, 2, 3. 4. GAYLE EDGECOMBE Transferred from Nokomis; Band 4; Dance Band 4. ANCILLA GIST F. H. A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Dance Review 2, 4; Argenois 3; Pilot 4; Librarian 3. HAROLD HINER Boys' Chorus 1; Basketball 2; Cross Country 2; Track 2, 3, 4; Play 3, 4; Argenois 3; Mixed Chorus 1,4. RUBY STOGSDILL RONALD HALLENDORFF Play 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4; F. H. A. Student Council 4; Play 3, 4. 1. SENIOR CLASS PROPHESY The year is 1960. The age oi space ships is now at its high peak. Since Mr. Miller is very interested in things of this sort, he decides to try his luck in steering one to the moon. But as he takes off, he suddenly loses control of the plane and is taken to the heart of the Methow Valley in Washington. As the ship goes over, he makes contact with a forest rangers' tower. Since in all new space ships you can see the person with whom you are talking, he is surprised to see Mack McConkey. Mack tells him that when he arrived, he became interested in this work. He told Mr. Miller that he was watching the 564,000 Question one evening and he saw an old friend, John Justice. John was trying for the top prize, and his subject was Pharmacology. Mack was getting ready to tell Mr. Miller how John came out when the ship suddenly looped and started toward Las Vegas, Nevada. As the plane v as going over the city, Mr. Miller looked down to see the Flamingo Club and the name, Jcmice Dunkel, in flashing lights. She is the singing star of the show. As the plane flys on, he stops to fill the gas tanks in Florida. He hailed a cab and drove to the ocean side to see some deep sea diving. As he pulled up, he saw Gayle Edgecombe, another of the 1956 grads. He is making a living for his family by diving for sponges. As Mr. Miller drove on, he came to the winter home of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. He met Robert Nelson who said he was an animal trainer in the circus and that Robert Bailey, who is a big game hunter in Africa, sends them all their animals. He then joined the driver, Betty Tucker, and they went back to the plane. He asked Betty about some of her high school friends, and she told him that a good friend, Alice Flaugher, was president of the Tab Hunter Fan Club. Another friend, Kay Goken, is selling non-run nylon hose in the John Green Dept. Store. Theresa Crowe is modeling bathing suits for rummage sales in Miami. She said she read in the paper that Phyllis Fyke, now married, is the proud mother of quadruplets—three girls and one boy. She named them after her former teachers: Alva, Bertha, Harriet, and Pauline. Phyllis' good friend, Eunice Goodrich, has been hired as the children's nursemaid. Another friend, Janelle Davis, is also merried and has a family of six—two sets of triplets. It seems the class has their families in rather large bunches. Donna Likins is raising and selling registered toy poodles. They arrived back at the airfield and Mr. Miller boarded the ship and tcok off down the field. As he was flying, he looked down to see a flagpole with a small house above it. The sign on the house read: ‘Ancilla Gist—Flag- pole Sitter Trying for World's Record. As he was going over Washington, D. C., he decided to stop to see the White House. Walking up the path he met Kay Boyd, who told him that she was the President’s personal maid. She LEROY ALLEN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4, Student Council 4; King's Court 2, 3; King 4; Play 3, 4, Argenois 4. THERESA CROWE Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3. 4, Band 1; Student Council 3, 4, Sextette 2, 3, 4, Argenois 1, 3, 4; Pilot 1, 4, Play 3, 4, Dance Recital 2, 4; Queen Attend- ant 1; Librarian 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4; Sweetheart Queen Attendant 3. RUTH STOGSD1LL Librarian 2; Chorus. JANET BANNING F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3; Band 1. 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1; Ar- genois 2, 3, Dance Review 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4, Dance Review 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Dance Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl's State 3. BILL EDGECOMBE Choir 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Cross Country 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pilot 4; Argenois 4; King's Court 3, 4, Play 4. ROBERT BAILEY Transferred from Lakeview; Play 4. BETTY DICKERSON Transferred from Monticello; Librarian 3, 4; Pilot 4; Play 4. f r Wt f-t2 -s . , «V $ 4 .., w% r 4 J uSI lJtft. umKs 4 said that Ronald Hallendorlf was in town after judging the Miss America con- test, which is right down his line. Also she had heard LeRoy Allen was pitch- ing for the Chicago Cubs and that Linda Manuel was his manager. Joe Nixon is drawing plans for doll houses for Macy's Dept. Store. Charlene Schall is designing furniture for these houses in her spare time from raising a family. Kay said that while she was listening to the radio cite heard an announcement about Janet Banning who is playing concerts in Carnegie Hall. In the paper Mr. Miller read that Harold Hiner is playing the part of Paw Kettle in the movies. (Remember the senior play?) On the sports page he read that George Conway would be trying for the Golden Gloves and that Ed Wallace, who is captain of the U. of I. basketball team, is averaging 30 points a game. On the front page he read that Carolyn Seevers, a volunteer fireman, had rescued the noted architect, Dorothy Jewell, from a burning building and had been cited for bravery. Dorothy lost a collection of human teeth valued at $10,000 in the fire. Also he saw an advertisement that read: Bring Your Children To Our Day Nursery—Fee Only $10.00 per day. Owners, Ruth and Ruby Stogsdili. Kay told Mr. Miller that the President had told her Beverly Mitchell was a secret service agent for the U. S. Government. Mr. Miller bade Kay good-bye and returned to his plane again. Mr. Miller arrived in New York City in time for the basketball game with Ronnie Yetter's team playing against the All-Stars. The first five on Ronnie's team were: Eileen McCartney (captain) Merita Goken. J an Mackey, Betty Dickerson, and Carol Chenoweth. A cup was given by Ernie Wilks, President of A. E. Staley Corp. to the winning team. After the game, Mr. Miller went to the Old Barn TV show. The M.C. was Phillip Haltom, who is a famous disk jockey. First on the program was Nancy Florey, who has recently replaced Minnie Pearl. Next Mr. Miller recognized Jack Cornell who is the leading sax player in the Red Foley Band. On the program Phillip interviewed one of our good friends, Billy Joe Jordan. He is the head bookkeeper for the J. C. Penney Chain Stores. In a film on the show, Mr. Miller saw Larry Smalley win a race with his stock car. The film was sponsored by Gary McConnell who has the 'argest Antique Car Lot in the U.S.A. The next day after Mr. Miller arrived home from his trip, he had a meeting with the school beard. Among those present were John Mackey, Bill Edge- combe. and Gerald Betzer. John is the local undertaker. He says that business :s dead, but cn the level. Bill is an agriculture agent for the government and Gerald is a lawyer for the Buckley Paint Co. In this meeting they were plan- ning for the future and Mr. Miller thought of what the future had brought to :he class of 1956. GERALD BETZER Baseball 1, 2, 3; Cross Coun- try 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Band 1, 2; Chorus 1; Play 3, 4; Basketball Man- ager 2. PHYLLIS FYKE F. H. A. 1, 2, 4; Play 3, 4; Pilot 4; Argenois 4; Chorus 1, 2; Dance Review 2, 4. CAROLYN SEEVERS Chorus 1, 2; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Play 4. IEAN MACKEY F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Presi- dent 3; Sextette 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 4, Band 1, 2, 3; Dance Band 3; Play 3, 4, Ar- genois 3, 4; Pilot 4; Dance Re- view 2, 4, Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 2, 3. PHIli? HALTOM Argenois 3; Play 4. JACK CORNELL Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance LEE RAY VEST Band 1, 2, 3, 4. F. F. A.; Play 4. 'ftVi. I'iUnJ.U- ' ■’W OfiJC iil -v Lv3 Jo. CLASS WILL WE, the 1956 graduating class of the Argenta Community High School, County of Macon, State of Illinois, being of sound body and mind and prac- tically no memory, do leave to various members of the student body the following: To the Freshman Class we leave the graduating shoes we are wearing. Wear them proudly! To the Sophomore Class we leave our gowns and caps to wear in 1958 To the Junior Class we leave our tassels and diplomas, and the success and happiness we had in being Seniors at A. C. H. S. LeRoy Allen leaves his pitcher's position and skill to Dennis Camfield. Bob Bailey leaves his car to anyone who can keep it on the road better than he can. Janet Banning leaves cne of her dimples to whoever needs one to make a good pair. Gerald Betzer leaves his way of getting along with Mrs. Verner to the next one in line. Kay Boyd leaves her driver's license and everything else it takes to drive a car to Jim Masey. Carol Chenoweth leaves her winning smile to all the high school teachers. George Conway leaves his 1956 hunting license to Skippy Klinghammer. Jack Cornell leaves his light complexion to Jerry Bloch. Phillip Haltom leaves his D.A. haircut to Rollin Goodrich. Harold Hiner leaves his Ford to anyone who can outrun it. Dorothy Jewell leaves her long and pretty fingernails to Doris Chenoweth. Billy Joe Jordan leaves his cowboy hat and boots to Pat Dunaway. John Justice leaves his height and large shoes to Donald Anderson. Donna Likins leaves her wardrobe to Glenneth Schall. Jean Mackey leaves her F. H. A. presidency to Joanne McCarty. John Mackey leaves his ability to play ping pong to Bill Roberts. Linda Manuel leaves her cheerleading ability to Joyce Musick. Eileen McCartney leaves her ability to work for the dance review to Sharen Tussing. ROBERT NELSON I ANELLE DAVIS F. F. A. 1, 2, 3; Play 4. Argenois I, 2, 3, 4; Pilot 2; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Officer 3; Chorus 1, 2; Student Council 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, District Treasurer 3; Librarian 2, 3, 4, Play 3, 4. eileen McCartney Chorus 1, 2, 4; Student Coun- cil 3, 4, Pilot 4, F. H. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3, Dance Re- view 2, 4; Play 3, 4, Class Secretary-Treasurer 1. EUNICE GOODRICH F. H. A. 1, 2, 4, Chorus 1, 2; Argenois 4, Play 3, 4; Pilot 4; Dance Review 2, 4. LARRY SMALLEY Basketball 2; Baseball 3, 4; Track 2; Cross Country 2, Play 4. JOHN MACKEY F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, Chorus 1; Cross Country 1, 2; Baseball 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 4, King's Court 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY TUCKER Play 3, 4; Dance Review 2, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4, Pilot 4; Argenois 3, 4; Librar- ian 1,2, 3, Officer 3. Mack McConkey leaves his ability to be Student Council president to Peg Dunaway. Gary McConnell leaves his ability to imitate A1 Pigg to Don Wilber. Beverly Mitchell leaves her work in both long and shorthand to Larry Eobbett. Robert Nelson leaves his ability to go so slow but get to class on time to Larry Kaufman. Joe Nixon leaves his good grades of all four years to Gary Edgecombe. Carolyn Seevers leaves her well-read collection of True Romances to the school library. Larry Smalley leaves his black curly hair to Sharon Nixon. Ruth Stogsdill leaves her ability to get a boy friend from Decatur to Judy Stiles. Ruby Stogsdill leaves her long black hair to Lorraine Cohea. Charlene Schall leaves all of her wits to the freshmen that are taking gen- eral science. Betty Tucker leaves her left-handedness to anyone who wishes they weren't right-handed. Edwin Wallace leaves his basketball skill and co-captainship to Jackie Tucker. Ernie Wilks leaves his shortness to the biggest and tallest kid in school. Ronnie Yetter leaves his glasses to all the students that sit in the back ■ow of math. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereto subscribed our names, on the twenty-ninth day of May, in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred Fifty-six. CLASS OF NINETEEN FIFTY-SIX (Seal) WITNESSES s Mr. Harold Miller s Miss Harriet Carriker s Mr. Kenneth Wilkey UNDA MANUEL EDWIN WALLACE Cheerleader 2, 4, Band 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain Play 3, 4, Student Council 2; 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, Cross Librarian 2, 4; Dance Review Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 4. 2, 4; Argenois 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, Student Council 2, 4, Officer 3. 4. 4, Chcrus 1; F. F A. 1. 2. Of- CAROL CHENOWETH ficor 2; King 3; Pilot 3, 4; Ar- genois 3, 4; Class President 4, Play 4, Sportsmanship award 3.4. CHARLENE SCHALL Salutatorian; Chorus 2; Stu- Valedictorian; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, dent Council 3, Officer 3, Li- 4; Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus brarian 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4, 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 2, F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 2, 3; 3, 4; Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4, Dance Queen Attendant 2; Argenois Band 1,2, 3, 4; Dance Review 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; 2, 4; Play 4; Cheerleader 4, Play 4, Pilot 4, Valentine Class Secretary 4; Pilot 3, 4; Queen 3; Class Vice-Presi- Argenois 3; D. A. R. Award. dent 4; Dance Review 2, 4. KAY GOKEN DAVID McCONKEY Class President 1; Class Sec- retary - Treasurer 3; Student Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball Council Officer 4, Librarian 3, 4; Cross Country 1, 2; Tree 3; Chorus 1, 2, Queen Attend- 1, 2, 3, 4; King's Court 1, 2, 3, ant 1, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, Chorus 1; Student Council Officer 4, Play 3, 4, Dance 1, 3, 4, Officer 4, Pilot 3, 4, Review 2, 4, Pilot Editor 4; Argenois 3, 4; Play 3, 4; Argenois 4; Sweetheart Sportsmanship Award 4. Queon Attendant. CLASS POEM Leroy Allen—He has black hair and dark brown eyes, He's a devil in disguise. Bob Bailey—With a voice so deep and mellow; He is really quite a fellow. Janet Banning—In her studies she does well; In her music she does excell. Gerald Betzer—If you'd like to hear a very tall story; Just call for Gerald, he's got them galory. Kay Boyd—Hair of blone, eyes of green; When it comes to fun, she's a scream. Carol Chenoweth—In her head there's lots of knowledge; But her mind is on Bill at college. George Conway—If I know I'm right, I go ahead; And if I don't. I'll argue instead. Jack Cornell—Please tell us the facts; Abcut how you play your alto sax. Theresa Crowe—Eyes, of blue, hair of black; She's a Jill for any Jack. lanelle Davis—In all activities she partakes; A good worker she does make. Betty Dickerson—In life she will get far; With all them brains up thar. Janice Dunkel—A hotrod Miss that's lots of fun; Clear the read, here she comes. Bill Edgecombe—He's out for fun at any time; But Kay is always cn his mind Gayle Edgecombe—In the garage he does work; With never a shrug or a shirk. Alice Flaugher—In every way she's very neat, A smile she gives to all she greets. Nancy Florey—Petite and blonde, with eyes of grey, She's daffy over Morris Day. Phyllis Fyke—So very happy is this lossy, For she will soon be Mrs. Massey. Ancilla Gist—As anyone can plainly see; She's fine a sports player as can be. Kay Goken—She is pretty at which to look, Also, she's Editor of the Yearbook. Marita Goken—To the slumber parties she did go; Always there to steal the show. Eunice Goodrich—With a doll's figure and face; She's a joy to the human race. Ronnie Hallendorf—I shall always love the day; 1 received my red Chevrolet. Philip Haltom—With chalk or brush in hand; He makes a picture that is quite grand. ons a-' f Harold Miner—As a brain he'll win his fame; They call him Harold 'cause that's his name. Dorothy Jewell—In choosing a boy friend, she must be partial; For she doesn't care to look further than Marshall. Billy Joe Jordan—Studying little, he has it made; He'd rather do a promenade. John Justice—He's 6' 6 —very tall; And he excells in basketball. Donna Likins—They tell me it's no sin; To be neat as a pin. Jean Mackey—As a cheerleader, she's the best; And you never see her stop to rest. John Mackey—By the hand or by the ballot; Livestock judging is his talent. Linda Manuel—A peppy gal with a friendly giggle; A shcrt hair cut and a little wiggle. Eileen McCartney—A gal who's always in a tizzy; She doesn't need lots to keep her busy. Mack McConkey—With the kids he does rate, In his Buick '38 Gary McConnell—Just like a monkey, he's so much fun, And he's always there when work is to be done. Beverly Mitchell—To do her best and nothing less; She shall surely have success. Robert Nelson—In class he is so very quiet; But with the boys he's a riot. Joe Nixon—If you have something you want to know; Don't rack your brain, just call on Joe. Carolyn Seevers—As a friend they all accept her, And she is, by hobby, a napkin collector. Larry Smalley—Larry Smalley is his name; What could it be that'll bring him fame. Ruth and Ruby Stogsdill—They look alike and that is the truth; You never know if it be Ruby or Ruth. Betty Tucker—If you want your cleaning done; Just call on Betty, she is the one. Edwin Wallace—He does well in his studies; And rates high with his buddies. Ernie Wilks—Get it done and do it right; He has his fun late at night. Ronnie Yetter—Of medals he has quite a stack, For he does very well in track. Charlene Schall—In her work she will get far; For she has won the D.A.R. MARITA GOKEN F. H. A. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 2; Li- brarian 3; Dance Review 2, 4; Play 4; Argenois 3; Band 1, 2; Dance Band 1. JANICE DUNKEL F. H. A. 1, 2, 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3; Sextette 1, 2, 3, 4; Play 3, 4, Librarian 3, 4, Dance Review 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Band 1. ERNIE WILKS Basketball 3; Baseball 3; Track 3; Cross Country 1; Play 3, 4; Argenois 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. RONALD YETTER Cross Country 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Chorus 1. JOE NIXON Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Baseball 3, 4; Cross Coun- try 2; F. F A 1, 2, 3. 4, Offi- cer 3; Student Council 2, 4, Class President 2; Class Vice- President 3; Pilot 4, Argenois 4, Play 4, King's Court 3, 4. KAY BOYD F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; Librarian Officer 2, 4; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Pilot 4, Ar- genois 1, 4; Chorus 4; Play 3, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Dance Review 2. ■ • AjSi � - m A i-t A - y A 3 VutnJ w uAX oj - LA € A l L X S U-n v V4 V vAcLXkAjl LViu Q vi' Hfj$w •vw f-4 reuu Afc ySL VwJUL . Cii, 4A v� 5 xenX- ‘i tn JL� f A '4A-' v S £3 r €) r F1St 6 4uSbuj 'l yL CfUAMwcXS Crv OA w C cijLm «y tCv- i 'UC Xj 4� lil ; JL t .%du , V Vuivvu i . ACTIVITIES CLUBS MUSIC SPORTS PLAYS HOMECOMING CHEERLEADERS Louise Fyke, Judy Beadleston, Linda Manuel, Charlene Schall, Jean Mackey. DANCE BAND First Row: Gayle Edgecombe, Jack Cornell, Ted Cooper, Jeff McConkey. Second Row: Roger Davenport, Glenneth Schall, Charlene Schall, Joanne Mc- Carty, JoAnne Florey, Dennis Camfield. Third Row: Judy Conner, Kay Walker, Mr. Wilkey, Pat Hamblen. MUSIC CONTEST AT LEROY March 31, 1956 FIRST PLACE Charlene Schall------ Jack Cornell......... Joanne McCarty_______ Roger Davenport______ Sax Quartette 3 flat Clarinet Quartette -B flat Clarinet .B flat Alto Sax Baton Twirling __________Piano SECOND PLACE Sharon Yetter-------- Mike Stoddard_______ Glenneth Schall______ Delores Florey_______ Carol Crowe__________ Roger Davenport______ Brass Duet Clarinet Quintette Girls Double Ensemble Comet Trio Janet Banning_______ ..Snare Drum B flat Clarinet _______Comet _______Comet _____Baritone ____Trombone Piano THIRD PLACE Gayle Edgecombe - Kay Walker________ Baton Twirling Duet E flat Alto Sax Baton Twirling BAND First Row: Janet Banning, President; Charlene Schall, Secretary-Treasurer, Joanne McCarty, Mike Stoddard, Shirley Cundiff, Roselyn Adams, Joy Rolofson, Janet Cooper, Irene Bivens. Second Row: Carol Chenoweth, Vice-President; Nancy Little� Kathy Ferrill, Dick McCammack, Roger Davenport, Carole Crowe, Sandra Crowe, Dennis Camfield, Nancy Phillips, Gwen Querry, Pat Dunaway. Third Row: Judy Adams, Barbara Pittman, Mary Turner, Jack Cornell, Gayle Edgecombe, Pat Hamblen, Jeff McConkey, Ted Cooper, Kenneth Hiner, Noel Cullison, Woody White, Ricky Craig, Delores Florey, Melba Largent, Glenneth Schall. Fourth Row: Patsy Williams, Sharon Yetter, Janet Hirstein, Kay Walker, Judy Conner, Mr. Wilkey. MUSIC CONTEST AT LEROY March 31, 1956 Janice Dunkel — Judy Conner Judy Stiles Gayle Edgecombe Gene Phillips VOICE SECOND PLACE . __ . .Girls High Voice Girls High Voice Girls High Voice Boys Medium Voice _ _ ..Boys Medium Voice GIRLS' CHORUS First Row: Mr. Briggs, Karen Craig, Avis Westerman, Kay Bailey, Sharen Tussing, Dorma Snyder. Second Row: Eileen McCartney, Theresa Crowe, Judy Stiles, Jean Mackey, Doris Chenoweth. Third Row: Jean Simpson, Donna Cunningham, Phyllis Fisher, Judy Conner, Debra Whisnant, Carolyn Largent. Fourth Row: Donna Edwards, Donna Likins, Emily Bowmer, Sharon Nixon, Judy Fulk, Kay Boyd, Janet Banning. MAJORETTES Standing: Joanne McCarty, Nancy Adams, Kay Walker. Kneeling: Diana Buckley. MAJOR Jeff McConkey GIRLS' SEXTETTE First Row: Jean Mackey, Charlene Schall Second Row: Janet Banning, Theresa Crowe Third Row: Donna Likins, Janice Dunkel MIXED CHORUS s First Row: Mr. Briggs, Nancy Florey, Judy Stiles, Skippy Klinghammer, Theresa Crowe, Doris Chenoweth. Second Row: Jean Simpson, Judy Conner, Darlene Summers, Harold Hiner, Ralph Hiser, Kay Bailey, Debra Whisnant. Third Row: Jean Mackey, Donna Edwards, Donna Likins, Gene Phillips, Gayle Edgecombe, Don Haworth, Janice Dunkel, Janet Banning. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council has just finished its fifith year of representa- tion, and we realize more than ever that the Student Council is one of the most important functions in the school. This year the Student Council was led by president, Mack McConkey; vice-president, Edwin Wallace; secretary-treasurer, Eileen McCartney;; reporter, Kay Goken; historian, Janelle Davis; and their very worthy sponsor, Mr. William Crawford. They have accomplished a number of projects, the most important being the origination of a youth center called the Teen Can . Although the youth center was the biggest and longest project, they had two other important ones. The homecoming was again sponsored by the Council. Full co-operaticn and the went to make it a success were the main factors responsible for the compliments received on the 1956 homecoming. The third important project was the revision of the student handbook. With the help and guidance of the teachers, the project was a success. In order to finance the activities they had, the Council sponsored six school movies, sold bumpier strips and Bomber buttons, and ran the coat check on a percentage basis at the basketball games. A larger money making scheme was that of sponsoring a pancake supper. On the whole the Student Council was kept pretty busy this year. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Janelle Davis, Historian; Mack McConkey, President; Eileen McCart- ney, Secretary-Treasurer; Edwin Wallace, Vice-President, Kay Goken, Reporter. Second Row: Bonnie Farkas; Mike Stoddard, Mr. Crawford, Sponsor; Judy Richardson; Theresa Crowe; lanet Boyd. Third Row: Kay Boyd, Gary McConnell, Glenneth Schall, Peg Dunaway, Larry Rose. Hazel Boyd. Fourth Row: David Fcmbelle, Joe Nixon, Bob Nixon, LeRoy Allen, Max Justice, Gary Likins, Raymond Boyd. LIBRARIANS First Row: Hazel Boyd, Reporter, Carol Chenoweth, President Mrs. Kirby, Sponsor; Judy Conner, Vice-President; Linda Manuel, Secretary-Treasurer. Second Row: Doris Chenoweth, Nancy Florey, Joyce Musick, Marcia Conway, Avis Westerman, Sharen Tussing, Carolyn Seevers. Third Row: Donna Likins, Judy Beadleston, Jean Simpson, Janelle Davis. The- resa Crowe. Phyllis Fisher, Donna Edwards. Fourth Row: Emily Bowmer, Judy Fulk, Janice Dunkel, David Fear, Charles Peterson, Peggy Dunaway, Betty Dickerson, Carol Klukis. 1956 ARGENIOS STAFF Editor_________________ Assistant Editors______ Business Manager_______ Sports Editor__________ Assistant Sports Editor Society Editor_________ ______________Jean Mackey Janelle Davis, Donna Likins ............ George Conway ______________LeRoy Allen ________________Max Justice ____________Theresa Crowe Organizations: Class Reporters____________Linda Manuel, Peggy Dunaway, Phyllis Fisher, Judy Beadleston, Roselyn Adams, Mary Beth Blanchard Music____________________________________Judy Conner, Roger Davenport F. H. A.________________________________________________ Betty Tucker F. F. A._______________________________________________ Bill Jordan Student Council________________________________________ Kay Goken Who's New______________________________________________ Betty Tucker Inquiring Reporter................................. .-Gary McCcnnell Birthdays___________________________________________________________________Ernie Wilks Artist........................................................................Joe Nixcn 1956 YEARBOOK STAFF Editor_______________________________________________________Kay Goken Assistant Editor.........................................Peggy Dunaway Snapshot Editor___________________________________________________________Kay Boyd Sports and Art Editor_____________________________________________________Joe Nixon Assistant Sports Editor__________________________________Gary McCcnnell Social Editor________________________________________________Theresa Crowe Assistant Social Editor -------------------------------------Phyllis Fyke Business Manager____________________.___________________Eileen McCartney Assistant Business Managers______________________Edwin Wallace, Bob Nixon Typists__________________Betty Dickerson, Charlene Schall, Carol Chenoweth, Senior Class Editor--------------------------------------Mack McConkey Class Will____________________Betty Tucker, Eunice Goodrich, Ancilla Gist Class History _____________________________ Jean Mackey, Donna Likins Class Prophecy „.......Don Haworth, Judy Conner, Skippy Klinghammer Class Poem_________________________ Charlene Schall, Carol Chenoweth Production Managers ______________________ Joanne McCarty, Dorothy Jewell ARGENOIS STAFF First Row: Mr. Kimler, Sponsor; Jean Mackey, Editor; Janelle Davis, Assistant Editor; Donna Likins, Assistant Editor; LeRoy Allen, Sports Editor; George Conway, Business Manager. Second Row: Linda Manuel, Kay Goken, Phyllis Fyke, Theresa Crowe, Eunice Goodrich, Mary Beth Blanchard. Third Row:,Judy Beadleston, Judy Conner, Phyllis Fisher, Billy Joe Jordan, Ernie Wilks, Hazel Boyd, Roselyn Adams. Fourth Row: Kay Boyd, Peggy Dunaway, Alice Flaugher, Max Justice, Joe Nixon, Betty Tucker, Gary McConnell, Roger Davenport. •nP I PILOT STAFF First Row: Miss Phillips, Sponsor; Joanne McCarty, Production Manager; Kay Goken, Editor; Peggy Dunaway, Assistant Editor; Eileen McCartney, Busi- ness Manager; Joe Nixon, Sport and Art Editor. Second Row: Avis Westerman, Carol Chenov eth, Skippy Klinghammer, The- resa Crowe, Jean Mackey, Charlene Schall, Eunice Goodrich, Nancy Florey. Third Row: Phyllis Fyke, Jean Simpson, Donna Likins, Emily Bowmer, Kay Boyd, Judy Conner, Dorothy Jewell. Fourth Row: Ancilla Gist, Betty Tucker, Don Haworth, Edwin Wallace, Mack McConkey, Alice Flaugher, Gary McConnell, Betty Dickerson. F. F. A. The F. F. A. made a trip to Chicago to the livestock international show in November, 1955. The following boys attended: Don Wilber, John Rosaio, Larry Kaufman, Gary McConnell, John Mackey, Bill Edgecombe, Ernie Wilks, Bill Iordan, Kenneth Boyd, Joe Nixon, Edwin Wallace, Robert Nelson, Bill Roberts, Gerald Bloch, Jim Sanner. In the Sectional judging John Mackey was the highest individual. John Mackey, Jim Sanner, and loe Nixon was the winning team. In the State F. F. A. livestock judging our team of John Mackey, fim Sanner and Gary McConnell was rated in the top ten of 512 teams. Ralph Myers was a winner in a pictorial judging contest. His picture is due to appear in the May issue of Poultry Tribune. F. H. A. Fifteen freshman girls were initiated into the Argenta F. H. A. chapter which increased the membership to fifty-three girls. Mrs. Pauline Vemer was chaoter sponsor and Mrs. Warren McCarty and Mrs. Lyle Manuel served as chapter mothers. The initiation was formal after which supper was served. Everyone enjoyed it very much. A donut sale was sponsored by the chapter from which $26.60 was earned. The F. H. A. and F. F. A. jointly sponsored a semi-formal dance party for the entire student bcdy and teachers in the early spring. Chaperones were parents of the presidents and vice-presidents of both chapters, also chapter parents. Decorations were very elaborate and refreshments were delicious. It was a very enjoyable evening. Our F. H. A. chapter was chosen to be the hostess for the F. H. A. Spring Rally for Section 13. This was a great honor. Everyone worked hard for its success Approximately thirty-six schools were represented by about four hundred F. H. A. members, chapter parents, and sponsors. The F. H. A. served an oyster supper to the Farm Bureau and co-sponsored with the junior class a supper for the Lions Club. Kay Bailey was selected as delegate to the F. H. A. State Leadership Conference at East Bay Camp on Lake Bloomington, Bloomington, Illinois. The camp will be held during July. Marcia Conway is the alternate delegate F F. A. First Row: Mr. Crawford, Sponsor; Bill Roberts, Sentinel; Ed Swinehart, Treas- urer; John Mackey, President; Gary McConnell, Vice-President; Jim Sanner, Secretary; Bill Jordan, Reporter. Second Row: Donald Anderson, Jim Boyd, James Daniels, Larry Bcbbett, Stan- ley Wilber, Melvin Wilber, Dean Wilber. Third Row: Alvin Boyd, Raymond Boyd, Don Wilber, Kenny Boyd, Charles Peterson, Jerry Bloch, Jackie Tucker, Ernie Wilks. Fourth Row: Ralph Myers, Larry Kaufman, John Roasio, Bill Edgecombe, Bob Nixon, Gary Edgecombe, Keith Allen. 3 F. H. A. First Row: Alice Flaugher, Parliamentarian; Phyllis Fisher, Secretary; Jean Mackey, President; Kay Boyd, Vice-President; Theresa Crowe, Treasurer; Kay Goken, Recreation Chairman. Second Row: Eunice Goodrich, Dorma Snyder, Pat Dunaway, Nancy Florey, Public Relations Chairman; Mrs. Verner, Sponser; Betty Tucker, Reporter; Linda Manuel, Linda Wombacher, JoAnne Flcrey. Third Row: Carol Chenoweth, Carolyn Seevers, Nancy Grcnkowski, Charlene Schall, Doris Chenoweth, Wanda Mason, Marcia Ccnway, Eileen McCart- ney, Avis Westerman. Fourth Row: Barbara Pittman, Carolyn Largent, Helen Bowmer, Sandra Buck- ley, Phyllis Fyke, Kay Walker, Darlene Summers, Elma Sample, Judy Stiles. Fifth Row: Kay Bailey, Nancy Little, Thelma Reed, Icanne McCarty, Shirley Wells, Judy Conner, Janelle Davis, Velma Thomas, Carol Crowe, Louise Fyke. Sixth Row: Dorothy Anderson, Card Klukis, Donna Likins, Joy Pcrter, Sharon Nixon, Janice Dunkel, Peggy Dunaway, Darlene Bryant, Janet Banning, Emily Bowmer, Donna Edwards. SCHOOL CALENDAR First Semester AUGUST First Day of School SEPTEMBER 9 Baseball—Warrensburg (A) 12 Baseball—Deland-Weldon (H) 16 Baseball—Niantic (A) 19 Baseball—Warrensburg (H) 23 Baseball—Deland-Weldon (A) Driver's Training Demonstration 26 Baseball—Niantic (H) OCTOBER 11 F. H. A. Section Meeting at Springfield 12 S. C. Movie 21 Senior Play 28 End of First Quarter NOVEMBER 1 Band Concert 7 Report Cards Go Cut 14 J. H. Latham (H) 17 S. C. Movie J. H. Blue Mound (A) 18 Modem Dance Recital 21 J. H. Clinton (H) 22 Monticello (H) 25 Niantic (H) 29 Bement (A) DECEMBER 2 Maroa (A) 3 Gibson City (H) 5 J. H. Boody (H) 6 Macon (H) 8 I. H. Maroa (A) 9 S. C. Talent Show 12 J. H. Clinton (A) 13 Mt. Pulaski (A) 16 St. Teresa (H) 19 High School Christmas Program 20 Deland-Weldon (H) 21 Grade School Christmas Program 22 S. C. Movie 27, 28, 29 Holiday Tourney HOMECOMING On January 20, 1956, Argenta met Maroa for the traditional homecoming game and emerged triumphantly with a 65-56 win over its pet rival. It was another exciting game as the homecoming always is. Between games a flcat parade was held and many clever floats were displayed. Judging them were the board members wives. They had a difficult task to do but announced their decision thus: First Prize___________Sophomores Second Prize________________Freshman Third Prize________Seventh Grade After the game came the proment everyone was impatiently waiting for. The curtains were opened to show the setting for the crowning of the King and Queen. The theme was Swinging on a Star and was carried out very well by a large double swing for the King and Queen. Pedestals, which gave the effect of flowers, on either side cf the swing were used for the court. In the background were stars and a silver mccn. Those in the court were: King LeRoy Allen Dukes ..Mack McCcnkey John Mackey Marquis John Justice Earls Bill Edgecombe Dale Flaugher Counts - ..-Gary McConnell Bill Roberts Prince Reigning King.. David Boyd . .-Edwin Wallace Queen Alice Flaugher Duchesses -. Nancy Florey Kay Goken Marquiss Joanne McCarty Dorothy Anderson Countesses Louise Fyke Sharon Yetter Vis-Countess .. . . .Barbara Pittman Judy Stiles Princess Reigning Queen. ..Christine Wilkey ...Lois Parks SCHOOL CALENDAR Second Semester JANUARY 3 Farmer City (H) 5 J. H. Forsyth (H) 6 Jr. and Sr. Party 7 and 9 J. H. Macon County Lightweight Tourney 10 Beason (H) 11 and 12 J. H. Macon County Lightweight Tourney 13 Warrensburg (H) 14 Shelbyville (A) 16 J. H. Latham (A) 17 Cerro Gordo (A) 19 J. H. Macon (A) 20 Maroa-Homecoming 25, 26, 27 Macon County Tourney 28 and 30 J. H. Marca (A) Maccn County Heavyweight Tourney 31 Bethany (A) FEBRUARY 1 and 2 J. H. Maroa Tourney 6 J. H. Mt. Zion (A) 7 Deland-Weldcn (A) 9 Weldon (H) iO Mt. Zion (A) 13 J. H. Niantic (H) 14 Arccla (A) 17 Lakeview (H) 20 S. C. Movie 27, 28, 29 Regional Tournament MARCH 1 and 2 Regional Basketball 8 and 9 No Schocl 20 Sophomore and Alumni Basketball 22 S. C. Movie 23 F. F. A. and F. H. A. Party 27 8th Grade Visit Caterpillar 28 Freshman-Sophomore Party 29, 30 Easier Vacation APRIL 2 Easter Vacation 6 Junior Play 7 Band and Chorus Contest at Leroy 10 Junior High Party 12, 13 Class Tournament 21 F. H. A. Roundup at Argenta 23 S. C. Movie 24 Band Festival 27 Junior and Senior Banquet May 18 Senior Skip Day 18, 19 Senior Trip to Chicago 24 8th Grade Graduation 25 High School Graduation 28 Last Day of School JUNIOR PLAY Jane________________ Sally_______________ Agnes_______________ Andrew Cutler_______ Nettie Cutler_______ Mr. Ahern___________ Jim_________________ Rose Tilton_________ Mrs. Tilton_________ Josie Tilton________ Elroy_______________ George______________ Marcia______________ Cindy Collins_______ Marilyn_____________ Lt. Bob Cunningham Director____________ .Eileen McCartney ________Kay iGoken _________Kay Boyd __Mack McConkey _____Janice Dunkel ...Gary McConnell Ronnie Hallendorff ..-Eunice Goodrich _____Betty Tucker _____Linda Manuel _____LeRoy Allen _____Gerald Betzer _____Nancy Florey _____Jean Mackey _____Phyllis Fyke _______Ernie Wilks ________Mr. Kimler On April 15, Strictly Formal was presented by the 1954-55 Junior class. The play, a three act comedy, tells of the girls attempts to get dates for the prcm The play was a big success. SENIOR PLAY CAST Paw Belsnickle_______________________________Harold Hiner Maw Belsnickle__________________________________Kay Boyd Ceelie Belsnickle____________________Jean Mackey Bonnie Mae Belsnickle________________Donna Likins Juney Lou Belsnickle__________________________Carol Chenoweth Four Belsnickle____________________________Charlene Schall Five Belsnickle______________________________Marita Goken Six Belsnickle_______________________Linda Manuel Obeey Upschlager____________________Mack McConkey Chiz Upschlager________________________________Gary McConnell Ronald Maxwell_______________________________Ronald Hallendorff Lucy Maxwell_________________________Janice Dunkel The Reverend_________________________Gerald Betzer Cousin Zeke___________________________________LeRoy Allen The Cousins_______Gayle Edgecombe, Nancy Florey, Lee Ray Vest, Janet Banning, Larry Smalley, John Justice, Jack Cornell, Eunice Goodrich, Ruby Stogsdill Director___________________ -________Mrs. Freeman 'Hillbilly Weddin', a hillbilly comedy in three acts was presented by the Senior class October 21, at 8:00 P.M. The play being the first of its kind pre- sented at A. H. S. proved to be, a big success. tl. BASKETBALL SCORES Argenta--------------52 Argenta_____________ 79 Argenta--------------54 Argenta______________65 Argenta______________54 Argenta--------------81 Argenta______________68 Argenta--------------62 Argenta______________77 Monticello ___________30 Niantic ______________67 Bement________________56 Maroa_________________67 .Gibson City__________62 Maeon_________________74 Mt. Pulaski___________72 St. Teresa____________61 Deland-Weldon---------72 MONTICELLO HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Argenta_____________83 Argenta_____________77 Argenta_____________52 Argenta.............68 Argenta_____________67 Argenta.............76 Argenta------------ 52 Argenta............-68 Argenta_____________44 Argenta_____________65 Argenta-------------67 Argenta_____________67 Argenta-------------56 Argenta-------------73 Argenta_____________52 Areola----------------62 Central_______________52 Mansfield............ 46 Roberts-Thawville----71 Farmer City-----------58 Beason ---------------52 Warrensburg----------48 Shelby ville----------57 Cerro Gordo-----------54 Maroa_________________56 Bethany ______________50 Deland-Weldon---------63 Mt. Zion______________48 Areola________________86 Lakeview _____________60 MACON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Argenta___________64 Blue Mound---------56 Argenta...........83 Warrensburg........50 REGIONAL AT CLINTON Argenta............94 Hey worth...........59 Argenta____________56 Clinton ------------70 Average score by Argenta per game — 69 Average score by Opponents per game — 60 A TEAM First Row: Bob Nixon, Bill Edgecombe, John Justice, Edwin Wallace, co-captain, John Mackey, LeRoy Allen. Second Row: Coach Shadel, Bill Roberts, Joe Nixon, Dale Flaugher, Mack Mc- Conkey, co-captain; Ronnie Yetter, Gary McConnell, Kenny Boyd, Man- ager; Billy Joe Jordan, Manager. B TEAM First Row: Charles Peterson, Jeff McConkey, Larry Yetter, Ed Swinehart, David Fear, David Blanchard, Keith Allen. Second Row: Billy Joe Jordan, Manager; Kenny Boyd, Manager, Ralph Hiser, Gary Likins, Alvin Boyd, Gene Phillips, Bill Querry, Coach Shadel. -3r?- BASEBALL SCORES SEPTEMBER 9 Argenta____________1 Warrensburg-Latham ...4 SEPTEMBER 12 Argenta...........1 Deland-Weldon ......0 SEPTEMBER IB Argenta........... 2 Niantic ------------0 SEPTEMBER 19 Argenta___________0 Warrensburg-Latham ...2 SEPTEMBER 2G Argenta. .3 Niantic 1 TRACK TEAM First Row: Ronnie Yetter, Mack McConkey, Dave Blanchard, John Mackey, Edwin Wallace, David Fear, Bob Nixon, Jeff McConkey, Bill Roberts. Second Row: Coach Shadel, Ralph Hiser, Gary Likins, Keith Allen, Don Wilber, Harold Hiner, Gene Phillips, Larry Rose. BASEBALL TEAM First Row: Bill Querry, Larry Rose, Charles Petersen, Jackie Tucker, Ralph Hiser, Larry Smalley, Bob McIntyre. Second Row: Gene Phillips, Ronnie Yetter, Jeff McConkey, Mack McConkey, Ralph Myers, Joe Nixon, Bill Roberts, Gary Likins. Third Row: Dale Flaugher, LeRoy Allen, Captain; John Mackey; Coach Gore- ham; Edwin Wallace; David Fear; David Blanchard. JUNIOR HIGH CLASSES SPORTS EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Miss Baker, Sponsor; Douglas Paschal, Janet Boyd, Roberta Gcken, Vice-president; Carol Boyd, President; Marsha Fritts, Secretary-Treasurer, Juanita Weybright, Mr. Emerson, Sponsor. Second Row: Wayne Potrafka, Terry Heinz, Frank Byers, Shirley Cundilf, June Hood, Judy Shelton, Dick McCammack, Donald Stevens, Dick Goken. Third Row: Vicla White, Glcria Gibson, Ccllene Richards, Joyce Myers, David Darnell, Ezetta Bcrst, Betty Shyer, Jane Shelton, Nancy Grider, Sally Roundtree. Fourth Row: Ruth Schollenbruch, Bill Agee, Janet Cooper, Linda Clifton, Rcse- lvn Adams, Reporter; Ted Cooper, Bud Dunccn, Judy Boyd, Yvonne Oglesby, Judy Dixson, Shirley Lcdgson. Fifth Row: Pat Hamblen, Paul Gross, Clint Davenport, Janet Hirstein, Benny Davidson, Max Justice, Ronnie Coventry, Christine Edgecombe, Steve Plappart, Raymond Wells. SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Miss Westerman, Sponsor; J. D. Richter, Joy Rclofson, Lynn Roberts, President; Carol Petersen, Secretary-Treasurer, Larry McConkey, Vice- president; Linda Smalley, Bobby Clifton, Bcbby Reed, Mr. Goreham, Sponsor. Second Row: Larry Snyder, Billy Oglesby, John Krohn, Billy Dunaway, Elaine Largent, Kathy Ferrill, Mary Beth Blanchard, Reporter; Bonnie Farkas, Neel Cullison, Robert McConnell, Jerry Mason. Third Row: Janet Taylor, Betty Ayers, Harold Hiser, Wcody White, Arlene Skinner, Ronald Grider, Jim Edwards, Guy Allen, Gary Cunningham. Gwen Querry, Sandra Voyles. Fourth Row: Ricky Craig, Sharon Carroll, Irene Bivens, Bennie Grietman, Rita Boyd, Delores Lange, Nina Lcmter, Judy Adams, Mary Turner, Lucinda Pinkham, Esther Whitted, Sidney Wilber. Fifth Row: Ray McClure, George Krohn, Mike Grubaugh, Sharon Dixson, Lola Allen, Bob Fandel, Patsy Williams, Pamela Carter, Kenneth Hiner, Jimmy McCoy, Roland Seevers. Sixth Row: Philip Nixcn, Sandra Mathes, Laverne McCoy, Harold Phillips, Roger Drake, David Fombelle, Gene Gawthorpe, Aaron Sargent, Lawr- ence Collins, Rita Wilks, Leon Bryant, Ronnie Likins. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL 'Argenta 48 Latham 30 'Argenta 36 Blue Mound 30 Argenta 47 Clinton — 39 'Argenta.. 34 Bocdy - 12 'Argenta 40 Maroa . 22 Argenta 36 Clinton 35 'Argenta 37 Forsyth .. 23 Argenta 35 Latham 15 'Argenta 38 Macon 25 'Argenta 37 Mt. Zion 25 Argenta 35 Weldon . 24 'Argenta 37 Niantic 12 —Conference Games LIGHTWEIGHT TOURNEY Argenta 37 Latham 15 Argenta 49 Boody . .. 24 Argenta 41 Blue Mound 35 HEAVYWEIGHT TOURNEY Argenta — 34 Latham 30 Argenta 42 Maroa .25 Argenta.. 42 Mt. Zion 26 Average score by Argenta per game — 39 Average score by Opponents per game — 25 A TEAM First Row: Benny Davidson, Max Justice, Captain; David Fombelle, Steve Plap- part, David Darnell, Coach Goreham. Second Row: Bill Agee, Dick McCammack, Donald Stevens, Guy Allen, Dick Goken, Douglas Paschal, Terry Heinz, Bud Duncan, Manager. CHEERLEADERS Janet Cooper, Judy Adams, Rcberta Gcken, Gwen Querry B TEAM First Row: George Krohn, Leon Bryant, Roger Drake, Gene Gawthorpe, Harold Phillips, Ronnie Likins, Ray McClure. Second Row: Harold Hiser, Manager; Bruce Darnell, Bobby Reed, Bobby Beadleston, Coach Goreham, Gerald Flaugher, Lynn Roberts, Charles Conway, David Smith. Third Row: ,Voody White, Dick Wiggins, Ronald Grider, Duane Jackson, Aarcn Sargent, Philip Nixon, Larry McConkey, Jack Wallace, Leroy Moyer, Butch Dunaway. SNAPSHOTS 1. Ready, willing, but hardly able. 2. We won! 3. A good game. 4. Oh unhappy day. 5. They got what it takes. 6. Play hard and win. 7. Troubles — Bubbles. 8. Ah ha — a thief. 9. Well . . . 10. Sheriff Sid. 11. Thats it! everything. 12. I see all, hear all, and smell like 13. An unlucky number. 14 Sad — or — happy. 15. Careful, Ronnie. 16. Me and my pigs get along fine. 17. Si, Si. 18. Quite a group. 19. The good old days. 20. You tell it we'U laugh. 21. Is it a secret. 22. Up and in. 23. You name it they've got it. 24. George Conway. 25. LeRoy Allen 26. Eileen McCartney 27. Eunice Goodrich. 28. Lee Ray Vest. 29. Mack McConkey. 30. Kay Boyd 31. Ancilla Gist. 32. Nancy Florey 33. Edwin Wallace. 34. Betty Tucker. 35. Harold Hiner 36. Donna Likins 37. Carol Chenoweth. 38. Alice Flaugher 39. John Mackey. 40. Linda Manuel 41. Janice Dunkel. 42. Phyllis Fyke. 43. Beverly Mitchell 44. Joe Nixon. 45. Janet Banning. 46. Billy Joe Jordan. 47. Gary McConnell. 48. Gayle Edgecombe. 49. Kay Goken. 50. Dorothy Jewell. 51. Theresa Crowe. 52. Betty Dickerson. 53. Charlene Schall. 54. Jack Cornell. 55. Ruth and Ruby Stogsdill. 56. Ernie Wilks. 57. Gerald Betzer. 58. Jean Mackey. 59. Janelle Davis. 60. Carolyn Seevers. 61. Bob Bailey. 62. Marita Goken. 63. Seniors of 1956. 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