Arthur Township High School - Arthurite Yearbook (Arthur, IL)

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Band Vesper Concert. The band gave 6 aj emu AUGUST NOVEMBER 1 Football practice began 27 Opening of school. l22 students en- rolled in school '3..PTEMBER Labor Day-And how we laboredl Boys' Roundup. Weiners Weren't ra- tioned this year Girls' Mixer Maroa blackened out 27-0 Officers of F. F. A. went to Leadership School at Cerro Gordo Arcola defeated Knights l4-6 Initiation of F. F. A. boys-Tough Luckl Home Economics Club Organized OCTOBER Home Economics pot luck supper Knights tied with Nokornis 7-7. Latin Club organized First publication of Arthurian Iunior class play That Crazy Smith Family 12. No school-Teachers Institute Several Arthurian staff members at- tended State Press Conference at Cham- paign Organization of classes Knights held Tuscola Warriors scoreless -but just for one quarter-Final score 21-O for the Warriors Sophomore class enjoyed a hayride. More funl The Home Economics girls served an- nual board dinner. 6539 5. Mr. Spieth from Olney took pictures for the year book. 9. Sgt. Kelly from the State Police force gave a talk on Safety before the stu- dent body 9. Homecoming-which included a par- ade, football game and a dance 13 Senior class play Brother Goose 15 15 20 21 First basketball game here. We played Humboldt Rev. Procter, Rev. Atkinson, and Rev. Pyle were here in the interest of the revival being held at the Baptist church Mr. Robinson of Pekin gave an interest- ing talk on Tobacco before the assem- bly Kansas Bulldogs ripped the Knights to shreds with score 44-22 22-23. Thanksgiving holiday 27. Knights defeated Windsor in a thrilling overtime game 29-24 28. Regular meeting of F. F. A. DECEMBER 5. The faculty attended an all school social of Douglas County at Tuscola 12-l4. Moultrie County Basketball Tourna- 16 ment. Arthur came out second a splendid program 18. Conference game with Arcola. We came out the victor 40-18 20. Faculty Board dinner served by the Home Economics girls 21. Latin Club Christmas party 21. School Christmas Party. An exchange of gifts was made 21-22. And then Vacation 21. Oakland was plowed under 83-25

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0 4 Left to Right: Barbara Biadloid, Bvttyiane llansen, Leiae Galbieatli Ioan Blaase The success of the cheering section is attributable to four attractive young ladies, who were on the job at every football and basketball ganie. They are: Barbara Bradford, the Freshman cheerleader, is very active cind vivacious regardless of her srriall stature. She is active in school work as well. Lerae Galbreath was the Freshrnens' choice last year, and she is a Sophomore this year. Lerae is an attractive brunette. She is also active in school work and in various organizations. Bettyiane Hansen is the Hjoiiyl' funiors' cheerleader. This makes her third year and she really knows those yells, She is popular and Well-liked at school and out of school, The Seniors' cheerleader is a very beautiful young lady, named loan Eilaase. loan is active in all types of school workg she is the D. A. R. choice this year, and she inakes the honor roll. Need more be said? These girls deserve a lot of praise, because their job is a difficult one. They work under strain and excitement, and they still have to carry on with the cheers, They are always behind the team, winning or losing, so let's not forget the fob they dol xf 522

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C' IANUARY Opening of school after the holidays We won lopsided game with Sullivan 39-23 Regular meeting of F. F. A. Villa Grove and Arthur played here. Another win for us 41-31 Knights took a trip to Cerro Gordo and defeated them 25-23. Close game! 12. Semester exams-Oh woe! More grief! Grade cards came out Commerce students had a theater and skating party at Mattoon Tuscola and Arthur game here-a de- feat for us 37-35. Pretty close game! Seniors took l. Q. tests. Heard they were inf! Okaw Valley Tournament at Atwood. We took second place FEBRUARY Adult Evening class Sullivan and Arthur played here. We won easily 27-20 Senior class put on skit before student body Atwood played here and was defeated 36-34 Arthur was host to an all day Band Clinic Arthur Knights clinched Oakland 46-33 Mr. Spieth completed the pictures for us End of first six weeks in second semester Washington's Birthday-A holiday Neoga and Arthurg another victory 39-34 Music recital of solos and ensembles of emu 154: 25. Adult evening school served by the Home Economics girls 26. Regional tournament at Mattoon 28. The basketball schedule ended MARCH 2. District Solo and Ensemble Music con- test at Charleston 8. Iuniors presented skit before assembly 9. Speech contest 15. This yearbook went to press 29. Annual Spring Dance sponsored by the Commercial Club APRIL 5. End of second six weeks in second semester 6. District band contest at Charleston 12. Sophomores presented skit before as- sembly 26. Moultrie County Track Meet MAY 3. Freshmen presented skit before assem- bly 3. Sectional Music contest 10. Iunior-Senior banquet 12. Baccalaureate 16. Award night 17. Commencement