Athens Community High School - Athenian Yearbook (Athens, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1947 volume:

THE A.0.H.S. ATHENIAN A 4 7 Edited by THE SENIOR CLASS of ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Athens, Illinois DEDICATION We, the senior class of 1947 wish to dedicate this Athenian to those whose untir- ing efforts and understanding ways have made it possible for us to have our high school education. To you our parents we dedicate—the pride of our class—this book. FOREWORD We, the senior class have published this year book in the hope that it will give its readers a general idea of the life of A. C. H. S. during the school year of 1946-47. May this book in some way recall the fun you have had at old Athens High and may you cherish it always as a remembrance of those high school days which you shaied with your friends. For the theme of our book we have chosen book titles, since it is in the world’s literature where life is best portrayed. N ATHENIAN STAFF Editor in Chief Assistant Editor ...-.... Business Managers Circulation Editor Literary Editors Sports Editor Calendar Editors Typists .......-.. Advisors.......... Patricia Muench ....... Shirley Devocella Kenneth Brown William Ford ............ Dolores Krell Glenna Frerichs Vera Gustavson .......... Dave Parkhurst ...-........ Wanda Brown Joy Hurt ............. Helen Smith Richard Wasilewski ...... Mr. Glen T. Byram Miss Ruth Lewis A D M I N I S T R A T I O N WIDENING HORIZONS FACULTY The school term of 1946-47 began with two changes in the faculty members. Mr. W. B. Braeuninger, the principal, taught shop, aeronautics, and the agricultural classes. Mrs. Clara Curran, our history and civics teacher has been with us four years. Mr. A. E Roy reigns over our mathematics section and he also holds the position of coach. He has been with us two years, now. Miss Virginia Brenkmann is head of our home economics department, and she also teaches general science. This is her second year on the faculty of A. C. H. S. Miss Ruth Lewis came at the beginning of the term replacing Mrs. Mona Davis as our English and speech teacher. Mr. Karl McWilliams has been with us three years. He teaches biology, geography, freshman boys’ science, chorus, and is director of our band. Mr. Glen T. Byram is again on our faculty list. He came at the beginning of the term to take Mrs. Joyce Cruzan’s place as commercial teacher. 7 FACULTY Ruth Lewis (Lively Lady) A. B., U. of 111. English Speech Virginia Fae Brenkmann (The Girl In White Armor) B. S.t I. S. N. U. Home Economics Science Clara Schenk Curran (Strickly Business) A. B., MacMurray Social Science Girls P. E. William B. Braeuninger (Keeper of the Keys) B. S., M. S., U. of I. Principal Agriculture Aeronautics Glen T. By ram (The Father) B. S., N. E. Mo. S. T.C. Business Education Karl K. McWilliams (My Musical Life) B. E.. E. I. S. T. C. M. S., U. of I. Science Music A. E. Roy (The Hoosier Schoolmaster) A. B., Oakland City College Indiana University Boys P. E. Coach Mathematics BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Eli Kenyon Mr. Archie Zook Mr. A. L. Canterbury Mr. Carl Johnson Mr. J. Ward Hopwood (Picture Not Shown) 8 s E N I O R S GONE WITH THE WIND 11 SENIOR CLASS POEM Our school days are nearly over Just a few words before we go. One the merits of our Senior class Whose members are named below. Patsy Muench, our president, Has abilities worthy of praise. Shirley Devocelle, her pal. Is known for her ladylike ways. Bill Ford would seem quite lost If seen anywhere in town. Without his inseparable pal Whose name is Kenneth Brown. Glenna Mae, a friendly miss. Quietly lends a helping hand. Toots Krell her duties ably fill In chorus class and band. loe Johnson’s personality Wins him friends both near and far. Dick Wasilewski, a handsome lad. Is our Senior basketball star. Lois Roger’s lovely hair Draws admiring glances by the score. To dance like Dolores Markey Is a thing worth striving for. Excelling others in history Are Eddie Dirks and Tommy D. While Stuart Wells you will agree Is always good natured as as can be. A merry twosome are Helen and Marge, Their rule is laugh and never frown. Sincere and helpful in every way Is dependable Wanda Brown. Dave Parkhurst has many talents His abilities know no end. Tall, athletic Paul Rogers Never lacks for a friend. Small in stature is Vera G. She’s always busy as a bee. In concluding this poem, it’s plain to see A pioet I will never be. —Joy Hurt 13 SENIORS Shirley Devoceile “Giggs” (Portrait of a Lady) Noted for: her voice Anbition: Go to New York Library 134 Home Ec. Club 234 Junior Play Chorus 24 Honor Night 34 Student Council 4 Athenian Asst. Editor William Ford “Bill” (Half Wolf) Noted for: dancing ability Ambition: Bartender Cheerleader 1 Athenian Sun 1 F. F. A. 1234 officer Athenian Business Mgr. Chorus 234 Glenna Frerichs “Butch” (The Immortal Wife) Noted for: her walk Ambition: be a good wife Band 234 Chorus 2 Home Ec. Club 123 Home Ec. President 3 Honor Night Maid of Honor 4 Library 4 Richard Wasilewski “Wasil” (Men Without Women) Noted for. Having a way with girls Ambition: Sailor Class officer 123 Baseball 134 Athenian Typist 4 Student Council 3 Basketball 1234 Junior Play Marjorie Smith “Marge” (Forever Free) Noted for: giggles Ambition: go to heaven Honor night 34 Band 1234 Library 4 Athenion Sun 4 Home Ec. Club 1234 Officer 4 Junior Play Chorus 234 Vice President 4 Dolores Krell “Toots” (Seventeen) Noted for: Double Personality Ambition: Go to College Class officer 14 Home Ec. Club 1234 Band 234 Junior Play Honor Night 234 Athenian Circulation Mgr. Patricia Muench “Pat” (The Little President) Noted for: cheerful Personality Ambition: Receptionist in Doctor’s Office Class President 4 Athenian Editor 4 Junior Play Library 4 Home Ec. Club 1234 officer Student Council 4 Athenian Sun 3 Honor Night 124 National Honor Society Kenneth Brown “Brownie” (I Never Left Home) Noted for: easy go ng ways Ambition: to be a farmer F. F. A. 1234 F. F. A. officer 234 Class officer 3 Athenian Business Mgr. Junior play Edward Dirks “Eddie” (The Thin Man) Noted for: History ability Ambition: to be a Contractor Student Council President 4 Basketball 123 F. F. A. 123 Athenian Sun 2 Baseball 1234 Wanda Brown “Susy” (Junior Miss) Noted for: Athletic ability Ambition: Receptionist Honor Night 1234 Home Ec. Club 1234 Band 234 Chorus 234 Athenian Sun 4 Athenian Calendar Editor Junior Play National Honorary Society D. A. R. Award 14 SENIORS S hirL py T)e voce LI.e Richard WasiUwski Do Lores KreLL TniAiORiR VlCi-PmsiDINT 1947 OUR PAST It was in the fall 1943 that 29 young, innocent, green freshies entered the halls of old A. C. H. S. During our first week of school we were given a royal initiation which few of us will ever forget, especially those who lost their shoes. We weren’t such a large class but that didn’t keep us from participating in quite a few activiities. In the spring we had a hamburger fry in Mr. Braeuninger’s back yard, which we all enjoyed, especially the boys who had to help wash the dishes. Our officers for the year were as follows: Betty O’Brian, president; Dick Wasilewski, vice prisident; Dolores Krell, secretary; Harris White, treasurer; Lawrence Yoakum, Student Council member. Our advisors for the year (were Mrs. White and Mr. Braeuninger. September rolled around again in ’44. We were sophomores now' and weren’t quite so backward. We were sorry to lose Madge Carroll, Betty O’Brian, Dolores Markey and the White twins, leaving us an enrollment of twenty-four. We had a weiner roast in the fall. Our officers for the year were: Dave Parkhurst, president; Harold White, vice-president, Dick Wasilewski, secretary; Lawrence Yoakum, treasurer; Madge Carroll, Student Council member. Our advisor for the year was Mr. Root. We came back in September of ’45. We were now full fledged upper-classmen. We ordered our class rings, sold candy, and ice-cream bars at home games and at noon hours, and presented a play so that we could give the seniors a banquet in the spring. The Junior-Senior Banquet was held at the Elks Club on May 18th. Our officers for the year were: Dick Wasilewski, president; Vera Gustavson, vice-president; Paul Rogers, secretary; Kenneth Brown, treasurer; Tom Dobson, Student Council member. Our advisors for the year were Miss Brenkmann and Mr. Roy. Much to our sorrow Lawrence Yoakum, Dorothy Yoakum, Vivian Roberts, and Merle Huffman were no with us. We were glad to welcome back Dolores Markey. Our senior year passed so quickly that we hardly knew where it had gone. Blank- enburg came and took our senior pictures, we got our class rings, published the Athenian, picked our class motto, flower, colors, and were measured for our caps and gowns. Also, we were honored at a banquet given by the juniors which we enjoyed very much. In the spring we planned a trip. As the saying goes, “All good things must come to an end.’’ It seems tragic to us to leave our friends and the school we have called our own for four happy years, yet we are happy in the thought that we are equipped with enough to go out and partake of tne opportunities of life as each one will. And so, we bid farewell to our dear old Alma Mater, A. C. H. S. with the hope and confidence, that the classes in the future will carry on the standards where, we, the class of ’47 have left off. Senior Class Officers President .................. ......:........................ Pat Muench Vice-President ......... .:.................................. Marjorie Smith Secretary ........................ _....................... Glenna Frerichs Treasurer ______________________________________ ..________ Dolores Krell Student Council Member .:................................... Shirley Devocelle Class Flower: Red Rose Class Colors: Red White Class Motto: The door to success is labeled “push’’. 17 SENIORS Thomas Dobson “Dobbie” (T-Model Tommy) Noted for: dry humor Ambition: Get rich quick Basketball 1 Track 3 F. F. A. 1234 Class Officer 3 Student Council 34 Dolores Markey “Doc” (That Man Is Mine) Noted for: her temper Ambition: go to California Honor Night 4 Chorus 3 Vera Gustavson “Gus” (She Strives to Conquer) Noted for: Her Flirtations Ambition: Stenographer Cheerleader 3 Library 4 Band 1234 Chorus 24 Honor Night 1234 Honor Night Queen 4 Home Ec. Club 124 Athenian Sun 234 Athenian Sun Editor 4 Athenian Literary Ed. 4 Junior Play Class Off. 3 National Honor Society 4 Stuart Wells “Orson” (Amateur Gentlemen) Noted for: Being late to class Ambition: Electrician F. F. A. 123 Basketball 23 David Parkhurst “Dewey” (None Shall Know) Noted for. Good Looks Ambition: Be a good husband Baseball l Cla s President 2 Student Council 2 Athenian Sports Editor Paul Rogers “Possum” (Smokey) Noted for: Pretty Eyes Ambition: Travel Basketball 123 F. F. A. 123 Class officer 3 Joe Johnson “Joe” (Candle in the Wilderness) Noted for: Cheerleading ability Ambition: owner of restau- rant and garage com- bined Cheerleader 1234 Minstrel 34 Choi us 234 Band 1234 Lois Rogers “Curley” (All This and Heaven, Too) Noted for: Pretty Hair Ambition: to be a model Honor Night 4 Band 1234 Chorus 24 Home Ec. Club 124; Joy Hurt “Joy” (The Genius) Noted for: Studious ways Ambition: to travel Home Ec. Club 1234 Off. 34 Athenian Sun 123 Chorus 24 Honor Night 4 Athenian Calendar Ed. 4 National Honor Society Helen- Smith “Smithy” (Middle Sister) Noted for: being a good dancer Ambition: to travel Band 1234 Chorus 234 Honor Night 4 Athenian Typist 4 Home Ec. Club 1234 Junior Play Library 4 Minstrel 34 Secretary of Band 3 i 3 SENIORS ARKHVRST HeLEM i MTH PROPHECY Springfield, Illinois September 1, 1967 Dear Shirley, As I was attending the state fair last week I ran across a fortune teller and as you know, I never could resist them. She asked me what questions I would like answered and I found myself asking about all our old Athens high Classmates—the dear old class of '47. In a low voice, she began mumbling something about concentrating on each in- dividual. The first name that popped into my head was you, Shirley Devocelle. She said, “I see her happily married to a Navy lieutenant. She is a buyer for Marshall Fields while she waits for her husband to come home from India.” Because I knew all this was true I began to think maybe she did know what she was talking about. Tom Dobson is now a competitior for Harold Mott. Besides the funeral home he is quite busy at home with his family. That blonde always did take a lot of his atten? tion. Vera Gustavson is a secretary at Montgomery Wards. This is where she met her husband who was the boss. You remember how Eddie Dirks always knew all the answers in history class, well it seems he hasn't forgotten any of those answers for he is now a professor at the University of Alabama. He didn’t marry one of those Hollywood gals as he planned, but he does have a very charming wife. She has the cutest Southern drawl. Believe it or not, but they do have a veranda and swimming pool as Andy once planned. Bill Ford and Kenneth Brown were there with their wives. You remember what buddies Bill and Brownie were in high school. Well, it seems that after high school they decided to go to law school and now are partners and have a law office together. They seem to be doing all right, too. I can imagine that for they were certainly good arguers back in high school. Bill is happily married to a beautiful blonde. They have one child, Billy, Jr. He certainly is a card. I guess he takes after his father. Brownie is married, too. His wife before her marriage was a home economics teachers. They have three boys. They and their families live in a duplex house in Mexico. Marjorie Smith is a traveling saleswoman who demonstrates cosmetics for the Smelly Goo Company. I suppose that’s about right for, she always could talk you into anything. Next the fortune teller said she could see a tall blonde girl who I knew could be no other than Helen Smith. Helen, it seems is a vocalist for a traveling orchestra. I imagine she enjoys this for she always did like to travel and to sing. Next she said Joe Johnson was a dancing instructor in Chicago, and was becoming competition for Arthur Murray. Joe is also married to a sweet little southern girl whom he married while in the army. Dolores Markey it seems did marry that guy from Athens, but not until after working in California for a couple of years. Then the gypsy told me that Lois Rogers was modeling bathing suits for WOO WOO LOOK AT YOU BATHING SUIT CO. By the way I’ll bet they’re doing a fine business. She told me that Wanda Brown was an Army nurse in China. I understand why she wanted to go to the far East, don’t you ? Dolores Krell is now a piano teacher. It seems she now flys to England weekly to give piano lessons to Queen Elizabeth’s children. Joy Hurt is married to a college professor, and they have a girls finishing school. This seems perfect for Joy don’t you think. (Continued to Page 46) 21 SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the class of ’47 have now reached our goal after a four year struggle. Before going forth to meet a new world of experiences we wish to distribute our valuables to those we leave behind. To our dear principal and teachers we will our ability to take life easy. To the juniors we will our reign over the underclassmen, to the soph- omores, our friendly disposition, and to the freshmen our dignity and four happy years at A. C. H. S. I, DICK WASILEWSKI, will my ability to play basketball to Tom Bob Markey and my way of getting along with teachers to Laverne Messersmith. I, MARJORIE SMITH, will my position in the band to anyone who is capable of handling it; my stylish laughter to Imogene Hamilton; and my ability to blush to Evelyn Carroll. I, DOLORES MARKEY, bequeath my hot temper to Evelyn Johnson, and my personal papers in English class to Kassie Wood. I, JOE JOHNSON, will my position as cheerleader to Stiffy Taylor and black hair to Betty Ruth Miller. I, WANDA BROWN, bequeath my ability to play the vipraharp to Dolores Thrash- er, and my seat in assembly to Zola Brown. I, EDDIE DIRKS, will my good grades to Bob Neibert. I. KENNETH BROWN, will my height to Phil Wagner and my ability to leave women alone to Thomas Taylor. I, DOLORES KRELL, bequeath my changeable mind to Betty Jensen, my personal papers in English class to Shirley Tobias, and my typing ability to Joan Miller. I, PAUL ROGERS, bequeath my ability to shoot baskets to Bill Tom Wasilewski. I, VERA GUSTAVSON, will my independence to Margaret Adams, my attitude toward life to Eleanor Brown, and my brown eyes to Eileen Bennett. I. JOY HURT, will my height to Jim Nance and my good grades and studious ways to Frank Freeman. I, BILL FORD, will my position on the Athenian Staff to Tommy Taylor. I, HELEN SMITH, bequeath my ability to flirt to Eileen Bennett, my position in bahd to Jean Smith, and my blond hair to Ella Ratliff. I, TOM DOBSON, will my stubbornness and dry humor to Cynthia Streckfuss. I, LOIS ROGERS, will my short stature to Connie Cullimore, my heavy tresses to Betty Eden, and my position in the band to Dorothy Lawson. I, GLENNA FRERICHS, will my long fingernails to Betty Gudgel, a ring like mine to Betty Ruth Miller, and my band position to Ann Boyd. I, STUART WELLS, will my ability to get along with Mr. Braeuninger to Donald Hop wood. I, DAVE PARKHURST, will my dark complexion to Jimmy Landreth, and my good looks to whoever needs them. I, SHIRLEY DEVOCELLE, will my seriousness to Evelyn Johnson, and my as- sistant editorship to Donnie Doggett. I. PAT MUENCH, bequeath my faith in life to Donnie Doggett, my friendliness to underclassmen to Margaret Croft, and my senior class presidency to Bob Neibert And thus, we the class of 1947, do hereby set our hand and seal to this our last will and testament, on this first day of November in the year of our Lord, One thousand nine hundred and forty-six. Shirley Devocelle, Pat Muench. SENIOR 1. The inseparables. 2. Our editors. 3. My, such lovely smiles. 4. The queen and her attendant. 5. Who’s that in the pants? SNAPS 6. Senior class officers. 7. Posing—Markey and Rogers 8. Back itch, Andy? 9. A rose between the thorns. 10. Who belongs to the extra arm? 22 u N D E R C L A S S M E N THE AGE OF INNOCENCE 25 JUNIOR CLASS POEM As president of the junior class, Bob Campbell was elected. Neibert, Jankauski, and Hodgen in line As officers were selected. And those who honored us in sports, Wagner. Jankauski,'Neibert, and White, At the basketball games this year Certainly did alright. Our reputation will stay aloft. With singing from Miller and Croft. Then in our class is Clemens and his sax. Also E. Johnson and her wise cracks. Pittman, Lott, and Tobias, Were always in demand. Along with Kinner. Bennett, and Lawson Who helped make up the band. Then, too, there is Eleanor Brown Who with her intelligence made a mark. Donnie Doggett you’ll remember As the poet in a junior pay part. Pete played a part in the minstrel While Martha and LaVerne sang, too. And Kassie and Stiffy were cheerers And made a worth while crew. And now I hope I’ve told of all That’s in our class today. It’s a class to be proud of in '48 Which is only a year away. —Dorothy Lawson 27 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September, 26 jolly juniors entered the halls of old A. C. H. S. The juniors were quite active in sports and other activities. They had four mem- bers on the basketball team. They included, Kenneth White, Joe Jankuaski, Bob Nei- bert, and Phil Wagner, who was captain of the squad. Other members are prominent in speech activities and club organizations. They had a weiner roast at Betty Ruth Miller’s house in the fall and a dance at school after Christmas. In order to make money they sold ice cream bars, magazines, cokes, and pre- sented the play “Let Me Out of Here”, which was a great success. A delightful banquet was planned for the spring in honor of the seniors. It was held at the Leland Hotel. The class officers are: President .--------------------------------------- Robert Campbell Vice-President ..................................... Robert Neibert Secretary .................................. Carol Hodgen Treasurer ............. ........................... Evelyn Johnson Student Council Member ........................... Kenneth White JUNIOR CLASS Back row: S. Tobias, M. Britz, M. Croft, E. Kinner, P. Pittman, E. Bennett, E. Brown. Third row: K. Wood, E. Sandidge, B. Clemens, B. Miller, P. Wagner, S. Carpenter, D. Lawson. % Second row: K. White, C. Lott, J. Jankauski, T. Taylor, L. Messersmith. Front row: Mr. McWilliams, C. Hodgen, R. Neibert, R. Campbell, E. Johnson, Miss Brenkmann. JUNIOR SNAPS 1. The center of attraction. 2. Junior class officers. 3. Just old friends. 4. Three happy girls. 5. Our Hero ! ! 6. What affect! 7. Gift of gab. 8. My what good looking juniors. 9. Junior Play Cast. 10. What’s so funny, Shirley? 28 SOPHOMORE CLASS POEM We came here in the fall of '45 ‘Green freshmen ”, Yes, but very much alive. We expect to leave in ’49, If we get 1 6 credits each, and keep on doing fine. Rogers and Britz are always together. As are Jensen and Wlilcoxon, no matter the weather. Jim Nance is the shortest sophomore boy. Robert Brake is geography’s joy. The hat-check girls at each basketball game Are Evelyn Carroll and and Gudgel by name. Agrall and Landreth are farmers, they say While Hopwood is president of the F. F. A. Earl Baum toward oat farming does lean, Peggy Adams was the Carnival queen. Irwin and Goldsby, the inseparable pair. And also you’ll usually find Molobon there. Betty Walkup, Craig and Kenoyer learn. That they should not let their cooking bum. While Eden and Z. Brown are a pair. Who, instead, have civics in their hair. The treasure is fairly well stocked. And the rest of our secrets are securely locked. —Streckfuss Zook 31 SOPHOMORE CLASS The sophomores have a membership of twentyfour. They have been quite active in all school functions. Kelly and White are their class colors. The Talisman Rose is their flower. “No Chain is stronger than its weakest link” is their motto. Their money making schemes were selling candy, magazines, and small pennants with A. H. S. printed on them. They also sponsored a turkey raffle at Thanksgiving. During the fall the members had a party at the school with Mrs. Clara Curran as advisor. Class Officers President ......................... Wayne Brown Vice President .-______________ .._-... Donald Hopwood Secretary ............ .............. Wayne Irwin Treasurer ..................... .... Richard Powell Student Council Member ........................ Don Zook Sophomore Class Back row: B. Eden, C. Streckfuss, M. Adams, B. Gudgel, D. Kenoyer, B. Jensen, E. Carroll. Third row: Z. Brown, J. Nance, F. Britz, J. Landreth, E. Goldsby, E. Baum, M. Craig. Second row: B. Rogers, J. Wasilewski, B. Brake, D. Zook, H. Molohon, L. Agrall. Front row: Mrs. Curran, D. Powell, D. Hopwood, W. Brown, W. Irwin, D. Wil- coxon, B. Walkup. Sophomore Snaps 1. Silly Sophomores. 2. Sophomore class officers. 3. Serious Sophomores? ? ? f. Agrall Speechless. 5. Three smart girls. 6. What’s the matter Goldsby, sleepy? 7. After all folks we are friends. 8. Two Civics scholars. 9. Future Homemakers. 32 FRESHMAN CLASS POEM The Freshman Class of '46 1 he Senior Class of '50 The freshmen always in a fix But still we think we’re nifty. There's Joan with her smile. And Tom Bob with a pun, Phil Rath who has a way with girls. And Jean who's full of fun. The freshmen boys in Ag. Are few and far between. In that class we have just three. Bud Goodson, Walk, Chastien. There’s Mary with her giggle. And Connie our choice for queen, And those three sirls from the country, Helen, Ella, and Imogene. M. Cantrall and Ann Boyd, Satorius and Thrasher too. Take a prize in brains. Of them they have a slew. I he freshmen boys love basketball. They shine in that, great sport. Bill Tom, Delbert, and Charles Are always on the court. While Merle, Frank, and Melvin And Bob each hope to be, A player as good as Wagner, This also goes for me. There’s Rose Ann who comes from Cantrall. And Velma who plays in the band. And everyone of the freshmen think We go to the best school in the land. —Richard Streckfuss 35 FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 3, 1946, twenty-six timid freshmen entered the doors of A. C. H. S. Not knownmg much about the ins and outs of high scnool, it wasn’t unusual to see a freshie” in one of the senior classes, or looking for the English room in the agricul- ture room. After wandering around school for a few days they were put under the supervision of Mr. A. E. Roy who was named class advisor. Upon realizing that there was more to high school than studies, the freshmen began to join the various clubs and organizations. The freshmen class officers are: President ................................... Marilyn Cantrall Vice President ................................... Delbert Johnson Secretary ..................... -............ Tom Bob Markey Treasurer ................ -....—...-................. Phil Rath Student Council Member ......................... Richard Streckfu-s Freshman Class Back row: M. Walter, C. Walk, C. Ferguson, B. Bednarko, A. Goodson, M. Bennett, F. Freeman. Third row: B. Wasilewski, E. Ratliff, M. Messersmith, R. Soboul, R. Streckfuss, D. Thrashed, B. Chastain. Second row: H. Ratliff, V. Cantrall, J. Miller, C. Cullimore, J. Smith, I. Hamilton. Front row: A. Boyd, M. Satorius, D. Johnson, M. Cantrall, T. Markey, P. Rath, Mr. Roy. Freshman Snaps 1 Rather small but give ’em time—they’ll grow. 2. Three country gals. 3. Three city dames. 4. Green freshies. 5. Don’t tell me that it’s that bad. 6. Three nice girls. 7. Sleepy, Streckfuss. 8. Freshmen class officers. 36 THE UNCONQUERABLE 39 BASKETBALL 1946-47 Basketball Season started with a triumph over San Jose. The team chalked up 21 victories against 5 defeats (not including Regional Tournament.) One member from the senior class, four members from the junior class and one sophomore made up the first six. The four most exciting games of the season proved to be Petersburg, here, Easton, at tho Athens-Greenview Tournament, Routt, on their home floor and Springfield here in the Regional Tournament. Athens was victorious in the first two, but lost to both Routt and Springfield in overtime periods. In the Regional Tourney in our home gym the boys won the first two games by an easy margin, and in the finals played against Springfield, but lost 44-49 in an overtime period. To the senior member of the squad, Dick Wasilewski, who has finished his basket- ball career at Athens High School, we wish to say Congratulations on the game well played, and to the rest of the squad we wish you success in the years ahead. May you always keep the fighting spirit which is true to the Athenian tradition. Congratulations to you Coach Roy, for a very successful year. May the coming years bring you greater success. BASKETBALL AVERAGES Name Games Played FG Neibert Jr. 28 188 EJ. Wasilewski Sr. 28 86 J. Jankauski Jr. 28 84 J. Wasilewski Soph. 28 72 P. Wagner Jr. 27 64 K. White Jr. 25 36 W. Irwin Soph. 20 6 W. Brown Soph. 7 1 C. Ferguson Fresh. 7 0 H. Molohon Soph. 7 0 D. Powell Soph. 6 2 D. Johnson Fresh. 3 2 P. Rath Fresh. 4 0 (Points made i Free Throws Made Missed TP FT. AVE. 87 105 463 .453 47 32 219 .5,0 25 24 193 .510 25 18 169 .531 41 35 169 .539 22 20 94 .523 6 9 18 .400 2 1 4 .667 1 0 1 1.000 0 0 0 2 1 6 .667 0 1 4 .000 6 6 14 Regional Tournament not included) BASKETBALL W. Irwin K. White D. Wasilewski P. Wagner Coach and Team D. Powell J. Wasilewski E. Goldsby W. Brown R. Neibert J. Jankauski 42 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Home Nov. 22 Mt. Pulaski 35 29 Athens Dec. 3 Cathedral 41 45 Athens Dec. 5 Tri City 37 59 Athens Jan. 14 Petersburg 43 56 Athens Feb. 4 Pleasant Plains 22 52 Athens Feb. 7 Mason City 45 53 Athens Feb. 11 Greenview 47 71 Athens Feb. 18 Jacksonville 41 43 Athens Feb. 21 Atlanta 32 22 Athens Feb. 28 New Berlin 39 57 Athens I Away Nov. 12 San Jose 28 35 Athens Nov. 15 Tri City 30 42 Athens Nov. 26 Tallula 10 72 Athens Dec. 17 Havana 34 46 Athens Dec. 20 Feitshans 18 31 Athens Jan. 21 Cathedral 42 40 Athens Jan. 24 Easton 38 70 Athens Jan. 28 Elkhart 44 58 Athens Jan. 31 Springfield 65 37 Athens Feb. 14 Mt. Pulaski 35 32 Athens Feb. 25 Routt 41 39 Athens A. G. Tourney Tri City 25 35 Athens Petersburg 24 58 Athens Easton 45 47 Athens Menard Co. Tourney Greenview 38 43 Athens Petersburg 37 45 Athens Regional Tournament (Athens) Athens 44 Havana 32 Athens 53 Mason City 49 Athens 44 (overtime) Springfield 49 45 1st TEAM BASKETBALL Back row: W. Brown, 0. Powell, K. White, W. Irwin, E. Goldsby. Front row: P. Wagner, J. Jankauski, B. Neibert, D. Wasilewski, J. Wasilewski. 2nd TEAM BASEKTBALL Back row: M. Walter, Ft. Streckfuss, F. Freeman, A. Goodson, M. Bennett, B. Wasilewski. Second row: S. Carpenter, Mr. Roy, D. Hopwood. Front row: P. Rath, D. Johnson, H. Molohon, C. Ferguson, B. Bednarko. Prophesy ----------------- (Continued from Page 21) This old lady also told me that Glenoa Frerichs was working as a secretary for the Navy Department. I wonder why she picked the navy? Dave Parkhurst it seems is a chief janitor in an old ladies’ home. Can’t you ima- gine that Dave’s handsome face gives the ladies’ morale a boost. Dick Wasilewski is now admiral of the U. S. Navy. And like all sailors he had a girl in every port until he met a little French girl who stole his heart, of course they are now living in Washington. Paul Rogers has a ranch in Texas, and last month oil was discovered on his prop- erty. So it looks as if he will be the millionaire of our class. Stuart Wells is the proprietor of a hunting lodge in Maine. Nearly all of the big businessmen from New York spend the week-end there. I do partially believe in her for what she said about me is true. Yes, I did marry the Jim from Springfield. He is now a doctor and we have three children. I guess that concludes the news about our former classmates, so I will close for now. As ever, Pat Muench 46 BASEBALL Baseball was played during both the fall and spring seasons of the 1946-47 school year. The team had a fine record for the fall season with four victories against two defeats. The Petersburg game proved to be the best game of the season in which our Warriors lost by a two point margin. Wagner proved to be a capable catcher, while Janauski. J. Wasilewski, and Dirks all showed fine traits in pitching. With Neibert on first, D. Wasilewski on second, White in center field, along with all the other boys, the team did a marvelous job. We hope that the boys keep up the good work throughout their high school careers. 49 BASEBALL AVERAGES AB D. Wasilewski (2nd base) 21 White (Center field) 20 J. Wasilewski (pitcher) 22 Dirks (left field and pitcher) 19 Wagner (catcher) 21 Jankauski (Siiort stop) 22 Powell (right field) 18 Ferguson (3rd base) 12 Molohon (left field) 18 Neibert (1st base) 19 (Above R H Batting Ave. 6 9 .429 10 8 .400 7 8 .364 6 6 .316 8 6 .239 8 6 .273 2 4 .222 2 2 .167 4 3 .167 2 2 .105 averages do not include spring totals.) FALL BASEBALL SCHEDULE Athens 6 Petersburg 8 Athens 11 Greenview 7 Athens 14 Greenview 1 Athens 6 San Jose 8 Athens 6 Tri City 3 Athens 9 Rochester 7 THE BASEBALL 9 1. R. Neibert 2. J. Jankauski 3. P. Wagner 4. l . Wasilewski 5. J. Wasilewski 6. K. White 7. E. Dirks 8. D. Powell 9. H. Molohon 50 0 R G A N 1 Z A T I O N S FOOTLIGHTS AND SPOTLIGHTS 53 ATHENIAN During this year it has been a pleasure and a privilege to work on the Annual staff. This has been made possible by the co-operation and generosity of all students and teachers. We, the Seniors, wish to take this time to express our appreciation of theii genuine interest. The staff is made up of twelve Seniors to whom different assignments were giv- en. These assignments gave opportunities to write different stories of the classes and clubs. Besides these, many stories were written concerning school functions, class activities, and various programs. ATHENIAN SUN The Athenian Sun this year was printed for the first time since before the war. The Athens Free Press printed the four page, three column edition every two weeks. The newspaper was a much nicer paper than if it had been mimeographed. The staff has made plans to issue sixteen different copies during the year. In the spring the staff sponsored a three-act play in order to make money for the paper. The Staff Includes: Editors ......................... Joy Hurt and Vera Gustavson Business Manager........................... Cynthia Streckfuss Feature Editors ............_..... Wanda Brown and Donald Zook Activity Editor .................................. Evelyn Johnson Sports Editor.......................... Don Hopwood Typists...-................... Dolores Krell and Marjorie Smith Advisors ............. Mr. Glen T. Byram and Miss Ruth Lewis 55 ATHENIAN STAFF Back row: W. Brown, G. Frerichs, J. Hurt, D. Krell, V. Gustavson. Second row: Miss Lewis. D. Parkhurst, B. Ford, K. Brown. Front row: D. Wasilewski, S. Devocelle, P. Muench, H. Smith, Mr. Byram. ATHENIAN SUN STAFF Back row: Miss Lewis, D. Hopwood, D. Zook, C. Streckfuss, Mr. Byram. Front row: D. Krell, W. Brown, V. Gustavson, E. Johnson, M. Smith. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB At the beginning of school thirty-nine girls were represented in the home econom- ics club, supervised by Miss Virginia Brenkmann. The girls held meetings and parties once during each moth. Some of the parties included a wiener roast, an initiation par- ty and a Christmas party for t:e pre-school children. The annual Mother’s Tea was among the events planned for the spring. Evelyn Johnson Shirley Tobias Betty Jo Jensen Patricia Muench The officers for the year were as follows: President ................................. Vice-President ............................ Secretary and Treasurer.................... Club Reporter ............................. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA In the eighteenth year of its existence, the Athens Chapter of the Future Farmers of America, consisted of twenty-one members. With the aid of Mr. W. B. Braeuninger, teacher of Agriculture, this organization progressed greatly during the past year. It is a national organization in which any boy who has the desire to be a farmer may take part. Every member has a project, either of livestock or some crop. In this way he learns to work out different farm problems. This year, as in past years, they sold garden seeds from Funk Brothers. In addi- tion to the sale of garden seeds, they sponsored a sale of ice cream during the noon hours to make money for their club. The annual Parent-Son Banquet was held in the spring. The officers for the year are as follows: President ......................... Vice-President .................... Secretary ......................... Treasurer ......................... Club Reporter ..................... ............. Donald Hopwood ................... Bill Ford .-.......-.... Donald Zook ............... Kenneth Brown ................. Lewis Agra 11 59 HOME EC. CLUB Back row: S. Devocelle, G. Frerichs, B. Walkup, H. Smith, D. Wilcoxon, C. Culli- more, D. Lawson, M. Smith. Fourth row: D. Krell, V. Cantrall, K. Wood, W. Brown, E. Kinner, M. Croft, P. Pittman. Third row: D. Thrasher, L. Rogers, M. Messersmith, C. Hodgen, D. Markey, R. Soboul, E. Carroll, V. Gustavson. Second row: D. Kenoyer, M. Cantrall, B. Gudgel, J. Miller, J. Smith, M. Adams, E. Bennett. Front row: M. Satorius, B. Miller, B. Jensen, E. Johnson, Miss Brenkman, S. To- bias, Pat Muench, Joy Hurt. F. F. A. Back row: E. Baum, C. Walk, A. Goodson, J. Landreth, S. Carpenter, E. Goldsby, B. Chastain. Second row: E. Sandidge, W. Irwin, C. Lott, T. Dobson, T. Taylor, M. Molohon, B. Clemens. Front row: B. Ford, L. Agrall, D. Hopwood, D. Zook, K. Brown, Mr. Braeuninger. 60 STUDENT COUNCIL Eddie Dirks was selected by the student body to serve as president of the student council. There are fifteen members included in this group. The student council sponsored a Thanksgiving dance and Christmas party. Check- ing coats at the basketball games was a project which they undertook during the winter. LIBRARY The library has been under the supervision of Mrs. Clara Curran, and sixteen students assisting, who were in charge of the library during the study periods, during the year. Many new books have been added during the year, also a fine selection of maga- zines. 63 STUDENT COUNCIL Back row: W. Brown, M. Cantrall, D. Zook, D. Hopwood, C. Streckfuss, R. Streckfuss. Second row: E. Sandidge, B. Campbell, K. White, P. Wagner, E. Johnson. Front row: T. Dobson, E. Dirks, Mr. Braeuninger, P. Muench, S. Devocelle. LIBRARY Back row: E. Brown, M. Craig, V. Gustavson, B. Jensen, C. Streckfuss, P. Muench, Z. Brown. Second row: S. Devocelle, P. Pittman, E. Sandidge, Mrs. Curran, K. Wood, M. Smith, G. Frerichs. Front row: A. Boyd, H. Molohon, H. Smith, J. Hurt, D. Wilcoxon. 64 BAND The A. C. H. S. band has improved greatly this year under the direction of Mr. Karl McWilliams. There are thirty high school and five grade school students in the band. The band plays at all of the basketball games, and a concert is being planned for the spring. The officers are: President .......... ............................. Robert Neibert Vice President ................................... Eileen Bennett Secretary ......... ....... ................... Shirley Tobias Treasurer .......... ............. ................. Evelyn Johnson CHORUS Almost every day of the week you can hear notes of music ringing through the halls of A. C. H. S., and I'm sure all of us know that it is the chorus class. Chorus is under the direction of Mr. Karl McWilliams, and it has an enrollment of 51 members. A minstrel show was presented November 16th as an added attraction to the Senior Carnival. The response was great. The annual Christmas program entitled “Choir of Bethlehem” was a great success. The girls wore pastel formals and the boys wore dark suits. The outstanding features of the program were solos by various girls. 67 BAND Back row: D. Zook, C. Lott, J. Johnson, B. Neibert, Mr. McWilliams, Bob Camp- bell. Third row: E. Johnson, D. Krell, S. Tobias, E. Kinner, D. Hopwood, G. Frerichs, B. Clemens, P. Pittman, J. Smith, W. Brown. Second row: B. Eden, D. Lawson, M. Cantrall, D. Kenoyer. Front row: C. Hodgen, V. Gustavson, L. Rogers, E. Bennett, B. Miller, 0. Wil- coxon, M. Smith, H. Smith, P. Wagner. CHORUS Back row: D. Lawson, H. Smith, J. Hurt, C. Lott, J. Johnson, B. Neibert, B. Ford, T. Taylor, B. Miller, M. Satorius, B. Walkup. Fourth row: S. Devocelle, M. Smith, C. Cullimore, D. Wilcoxon, L. Messersmith, D. Hopwood, H. Molohon, A. Boyd, M. Cantrall, J. Smith. Third row: W. Brown, I. Hamilton, J. Miller, M. Croft, B. Clemens, E. Sandidge, V. Cantrall, M. Britz, E. Kinner, H. Ratliff. Second row: D. Kenoyer, C. Hodgen, S. Tobias, S. Carpenter, Mr. McWilliams, A. Goodson, E. Johnson, E. Bennett, L. Gogers, E. Ratliff. Front row: D. Krell, E. Carroll, M. Messersmith, R. Soboul, V. Gustavson, B. Eden, D. Thrasher, Z. Brown. 68 M I S c E L L A N E O U s 71 PARTY LINE 1. Tom Dobson 6. 2. Joy Hurt 7. 3. Glenna Frerichs 8. 4. Pat Muench 9. 5. Paul Rogers 10. NURSERY Marge Smith 11. Lois Rogers 12. Dolores Markey 13. Kenneth Drown 14. Dick Wasilewski 15. Vera Gustavson 16. Dolores Krell Joe Johnson 17 . Shirley Devecel le Wanda Drown 18. Stuart Wells Rill Ford 19. Helen Smith Fddie Dirks 20, Dave Parkhurst t HONOR NIGHT In accordance with an old established custom of honoring the athletes at the time of their last appearance on the basketball floor, the senior class elected Vera Gustavson, as Queen to preside over the Honor Night Ceremony, which was held Feb- ruary 28, 1947. Glenna Frerichs was named Maid of Honor. Dick Wasilewski, only senior member of the squad, and Joe Johnson, cheerleader for four years, received their letters. The queen was attired in all white skirt and sweater and wore a corsage of red roses while the maid of honor and retiring queen wore white sweaters and dark pleated skirts and wore corsages of red roses. The girls, wearing sweaters and skirts, had as their escorts the members of the squad. In couples they marched into the gym and formed an A”. The program began by the crowning of the queen by Jean Stott, retiring queen. The queen then gave her message to the audience and presented the seniors with their letters. The program concluded with the singing of the school song. Processional, in order of appearance Kassie Wood Betty Eden Pat Muench Wayne Brown Frank Freeman Shirley Tobias Lois Rogers Edward Goldsby Dick Powell Dolores Markey Eileen Bennett Charles Ferguson Marilyn Cantrall Phil Rath Betty Jensen Wayne Irwin Margaret Adams Bob Bednarko Joan Miller Delbert Johnson Shirley Devocelle Harold Molohon Doris Ann Wilcoxon Tom Taylor Dolores Krell John Wasilewski Carol Jean Hodgen Phil Wagner Marjorie Smith Kenneth White Helen Smith Robert Neibert Joy Hurt Joe Jankauski Seniors Wanda Brown Joe Johnson Dick Wasilewski Dorothy Lawson Managers Donald Hopwood Stuart Carpenter Retiring Queen and Maid of Honor Jean Stott Glenna Frerichs Queen Vera Gustavson 75 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY In an impressive program on February 20, 1947, eleven juniors and seniors were installed as members of the Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society. The installation was performed before the student body and those parents whose sons and daughters were being honored. The program included The Star Spangled Banner, Bible reading and the Lord’s Prayer by Reverend A. H. Sonius, Introduction by Mr. W. B. Braeuninger, Sonata Pathetique, piano solo, by Dolores Krell, Roses of Picardy, vocal solo, Betty Eden, Candle Lighting Service, Cynthia Streckfuss and Mr. Braeuninger, and the school song. To be eligible, one must be a junior or senior in school and must have maintained a B” average for the entire school period. Also one must have certain desirable traits of character, and show service, and leadership to the school. The purpose of this National Honor Society is to promote fine scholarship among students throughout the United States. Those students who are now charter members of the Athena Chapter are: Seniors: Wanda Brown, Vera Gustavson, Joy Hurt, and Patricia Muench. Juniors, who will be named permanent members if their grades and character traits are found by the fac- ulty to be desirable at the end of their senior year are: Eleanor Brown, Evelyn John- son, Dorothy Lawson, Betty Ruth Miller, Phyllis Pittman, Shirley Tobias and Kenneth White. ACTIVITY SNAPS 1. Honor Night. 2. Retiring Queen, Jean Stott. 3. Athens Chapter of National Honor Society. 1. Presentation of the National Honor Society pins. 5. Maid of Honor, Glenna Frerichs. 6. Honor Night Queen and Attendants. 7. Our Cheerleaders. 8. Honor Night Queen, Vera Gustavson. 9. Boom! Get a rat trap. 10. Our heroes! 11. Moments that thrill. 76 OUR DIARY SEPTEMBER 3. School doors open again. Everyone seem3 glad to be back including the freshies. 6. School is going along in the same old routine. How do you like it freshies? 10. Band starts rehearsal under direction of Mr. Karl McWilliams. 17. Petersburg came down to beat A. C. H. S. in baseball. They won 8-6. 19. Home Ec. Club had a party at Evelyn Johnson’s. Everyone enjoyed it, especially the watermelon. 20. Another game! Another victory! Defeated Greenview on their diamond 11-7. 24. F. F. A. elected officers. Seniors had a party. None of the boys showed up, but the girls did very well by themselves. 27. Played Greenview on our diamond. Defeated them 14-1. OCTOBER 1. Athens is defeated again by San Jose 8-6. 3. Some of the seniors are given a job. Athenian staff is picked. Mr. Roy is proud papa. Another boy. They named the baby David. 7. Junior play is announced. Busy day. The first edition of the school paper came out. 8. Glenna came to school with a diamond on the third finger of her left hand. We played Rochester and chalked up another victory. 9-7. 9. Seniors were shot by the cameraman. 10. All the students were happy. Teachers Institute. 11. Too bad the teachers have to work while the students play. 14. Groans and squeals of delight could be heard as the seniors looked over their proofs they received today. 18. Class rings arrived. Seniors were running around showing them off and looking at each others. Bad news also though. My mother never told me there would be days like this. Report cards came out. 21. Home Ec. department received new equipment today. Do you know how to use it yet girls? New books were also put on the library shelves. Let’s hope they don’t attract too much attention. There is still studying to be done. 25. Mr. Yates, a missionary from India, entertained the school with a talk of his adventures and souvenirs. 28. Freshmen were initiated into the F. F. A. Was it very bad boys? 31. Junior play cast enjoyed a waffle supper that the girls fixed. They arc still living too� NOVEMBER 1. A. C. H. S. students were dismissed early to attend the free shows at the Colonial theatre. 5. The election for cheerleaders was held today. Betty Eden, Kassie Wood, Joe Johnson, and Tom Taylor won. 7. The election for the Senior Carnival Queen started today. 8. The seniors traveled to Elkhart to see the play which they gave their junior year. After the play they went on to Moonlight Gardens for a skating party. 11. Armistice Holiday. Don’t feel too bad students. You’ll get to come back to school soon. 12. Our first basketball game of the season was played at San Jose. Athens was victorious with a score of 35-28. 15. The Athens Warriors traveled to Tri City to win their second game 42-30. 17. The “Georgia Jubilee Minstrel Show” wss given in connection with the Senior Carnival. The minstrel and carnival was a big success. Margaret Adams was crowned queen. 79 Our Diary-------------------- November - - - 18. Miss Lewis came back to school all smiles today with a sparkler on her third finger left hand. We wonder who the lucky man can be? 20. Mr. McWilliams was host at a chicken supper given for the cast of the “Georgia Jubilee.” The delicious food was enjoyed by all. 21. The senior class chose their class motto and flower. Dale Stott visited school while home on leave. 22. Athens played Mt. Pulaski on the home court and were beaten by a score of 35-28. Boo-hoo! Our first loss! 25. The sophomores tuikey raffle ended today. Carol Eden won the turkey. 26. The Warriors traveled to Tallula to set tihem on their heels, 70-10. 27. A Thanksgiving dance was held in the auditorium this afternoon. 28. Students and teachers enjoyed a vacation. Did anyone get sick from eating toci much turkey? DECEMBER 3. Cathedral’s Cyclones came to Athens and were defeated by our Warriors 45-41. 6. Individual pictures were taken today. The Warriors played Tri-City here and defeated them 59-37. 12. The Menard County Tourney was held this week. 13. Athens ran true to form carrying off first place while their old rival Petersburg came in second. 17. Another victory. The Warriors defeated Havana, there, 47-34. 18. The senior pictures arrived today. “Oh, I don’t like mine,” “Mine are too dark” “Oh, that’s good”, were some of the remarks heard about the big pictures. 20. A Christmas dance was held in the auditorium this afternoon. Athens traveled to Feitshans to defeat them 30-18. 21. Christmas vacation starts today. Whee! Two whole weeks with nothing to do but eat and sleep. JANUARY 3. Our game with Atlanta was postponed until Frebruary 20 because of bad weath- er. 6. Ho! Hum! Vacation’s over! Was Santa Claus good to everyone at A. C. H. S.? Did you have a good time New Year’s Eve? 6-10. A. G. Tourney was held this week. Athens came from behind in the final game to defeat Easton by two points. Petersburg defeated Mason City and took third place. (Continued to Page 85) MISCELLANEOUS SNAPS 1. What’s so funny, boys? 2. Superman Phil. 3. Our Maid of Honor. 4. The ex-GI’s. 5. Two swell endmen. 6. South bus just arriving. 7. Bingo at Senior Carnival. 8. The Campus Cottage. 9. Mrs. Wilcox on the job. 10. Lawsy me, the dust. 11. Poultry judging. 12. Thanksgiving dance. 13. Working hard? ? 14. Half monkey! 15. Senior Queen, Margaret Adams. 16. Georgia Jubilee. 17 “Frosty” 18. The best in the land! 80 IDEAL SENIORS IDEAL SENIOR BOY Hair like Dick Wasilewski Eyes like Paul Rogers Teeth like Tom Dobson Voice like Kenneth Brown Dresses like Paul Rogers Musical like Joe Johnson Good Sport like Stuart Wells Fun like Bill Ford Gentlemenly like Kenneth Brown Flirts like Bill Ford Physique like Dave Parkhurst Smiles like Dick Wasilewski Athletic ability like Dick Wasilewski Personality like Joe Johnson Dependability like Eddie Dirks Ability like Dave Parkhurst Manners like Kenneth Brown Dancing talent like Bill Ford Features like Dave Parkhurst Grades like Eddie Dirks IDEAL SENIOR GIRL Hair like Lois Rogers Eyes like Glenna Frerichs Teeth like Dolores Markey Voice like Shirley Devocelle Dresses like Glenna Frerichs Musical like Dolores Krell Good Sport like Joy Hurt Fun like Marjorie Smith Lady like Shirley Devocelle Flirts like Helen Smith Figure like Vera Gustavson Smiles like Pat Muench Athletic ability like Wanda Brown Personality like Pat Muench Dependability like Vera Gustavson Ability like Joy Hurt Manners like Shirley Devocelle Dancing talent like Dolores Markey Complexion like Wanda Brown Grades like Pat Muench and Vera Gus- tavson QUESTIONNAIRE Question: What do you plan to do after you graduate? Dolores Markey—Work in an office in Bloomington. David Parkhust—Take up an apprentice course as a pattern maker. Marjorie Smith- Get a job at the State Farm Insurance Co. in Bloomington. Stuart Wells—Drive a truck for George Schmidt. Helen Smith—Typing and filing in some office. Tom Dobson—Work, work, and more work. Joy Hurt—Stenographer in an office in Springfield or Chicago. Eddie Dirks Start out doing carpenter work and become a contractor. Lois Rogers—-Take a modeling course in Chicago or go to Junior College in the fall. Dick Wasilewski—Be a pilot in the Navy Air Corp. Glenna Frerichs—Do filing work in an office for a while. Bill Ford—Learn to fly, get a job, and buy a plane. Wanda Brown—Work in an office in Springfield. Dolores Krell- Work in an office in the summer, and go to Carthage College in the fall. Paul Rogers—Work on the farm with Dad. Vera Gustavson—Be a private secretary in Springfield for a handsome, young man. Joe Johnson—Get a job in a factory and learn a trade. Pat Meunch—Filing work during the summer and go to Blackburn College in the fall. Shirley Devocelle—Work as a typist in an office in Springfield. Kenneth Brown—Work on the farm with Dad. 83 JUST IMAGINE Tom Bob Markey being 6 feet tali. Dick Wasilewski without his grin. Vera Gustavson making “D” in shorthand. Helen Smith chewing gum noiselessly. Bill Ford studying. Pete Carpenter without a car. Evelyn Johnson in a serious mood. Rose Soboul without dimples Bob Neibert not hungry. Joe Johnson behaving himself. A senior class meeting with everyone there. Wanda Brown with long red hair. Glenna Frerichs not liking basketball games. Johnnie Wasilewski getting excited in a basketball game. Joan Miller with enimies. Don Zook with an “F” on his report card. Betty Eden without a voice at basketball games. Dave Parkhurst being at school every day. Shirley Devocelle getting kicked out of class. Jean Smith and Connie Cullimore not being together. Donald Hopwood not being basketball manager. Jim Nance being 6 ft. tall and weighing 200 lbs. Tom Dobson not arguing. Pat Meunch not worrying over the annual. HOW TO MAKE AN F One Student A Hard Examination One Girl Friend An unsympathetic teacher A movie One hard uninteresting course Take one student from Athens Community High School. Combine with him one girl friend requiring hours of adoration and his ever-present company. Stir in a movie each night and its attendance, loafing and dancing at the Teen Canteen. Add a tea- spoon of basketball and a pinch of noon hour “spins”. “Beat in” six hours of sleep, and season to taste with a prolonged perusal of the sport page and funnies. Let the above mixture simmer sixty minutes over a hot examination conducted by an unsym- pathetic teacher of an uninteresting course. Let stand until cool, garnish with dubious explanations, and serve to the parents on a report card. REMEMBER WHEN Senior English met at noon ? The seniors had an all girl class party? Glenna Mae got her “sparkler?”. LaVerne had to sweep off the stage? Easton put a write-up in the Sunday paper about the final game of the Athens- Green view tournament? Miss Lewis’ beau came to the Senior Carnival, and the next day she was wear- ing a diamond? The Teen Conteen had its “Sadie Hawkins” dance? All the basketball boys got their crew cuts? The first “Athenian Sun” was distributed? The home economics party at Evelyn Johnson’s? The Army mule was lost? Mrs. Curran collected prizes for the bingo stand? The National Honor Society was announced? 84- Our Diary - - - (Continued from Page 80) January - - - 21. What a heartbreaker! Our second loss of the season was to Cathedral played at the Lanphier gym. It was a close game with a score of 40-42. 24. The Warriors traveled to Easton and defeated them 70-38. Quite a contrast to their previous two point win over them in the A. G. Tourney. 28. An easy win for the Warriors when they met Elkhart and defeated them by a score of 58-44. FEBRUARY 4. Athens Chalked up another victory. We beat Pleasant Plains here 52-22. Nice going boys. 5. The faculty and board members and families had a party. Dinner was served and games were played afterwards. Even teachers like to play once in a while. 7. Mason City came to Athens to get beat 53-45. 8. Sales for the Athenian ended. 10. Another blue Monday. Seniors ordered their invitations and cards. 11 Athens came out with their second victory against Green view on the home floor. Won 71-47. 12. School was out for Lincoln’s birthday. Everyone enjoyed the vacation day. 13. Cold weather didn’t stop people from coming to the Sunshine Minstrel. 14. Lost our second game to Mt. Pulaski on their floor. Score was 35-32. Didn’t beat us bad anyway. Honor night election was held during fourth period. Vera Gustavson was elected queen and Glenna Frerichs, Maid of Honor. 18. Jacksonville traveled up for a game. We won 43-41. Keep it up. 20. Another victory! Played Atlanta on the home floor. Score 57-39. 22. Several girls came out to school to help put out the annual. How do you girls like school on Saturdays? 25. Athenians traveled to Routt for their last game away. MARCH 1. The speech contest was held at Petersburg today. Several contestants partici- pated. 4-7. Regional Tourney. 8. Gee, I’m tired! Hope I’m not getting the German measles. Maybe it’s spring. 10. Nothing ever happens out here. 11. Marking time. 13-14. Another teacher’s institute! Students are enjoying their brief holiday. 18. Gosh! Why doesn’t this school do something. 21. Spring comes in with a bang. 25. The F. F. A. Banquet was held this evening in the auditorium. 26. F. F. A. had a meeting. 29. The music contest was held at Virden today. A number of Athens students were entered. 31. Blue Monday again and we are still in the same old routine. APRIL 1. April Fools Day. How many students and teachers got fooled? Ha! Ha! 4. Good Friday. No School. 11. I don’t think I’ll go home. Report cards were given out. 14. Nothing doing today. 15. Nor today. 16. Still lost in thought. 85 Our Diary---------------- MAY 1. May Day. Same old thing nothing happening. 9. Seniors are counting the days. Only 14 more days of studying for them to live through. 12. Just another blue Monday, Students. Students are getting restless for the end to come. 20. In the home stretch now. Tests and tests! Boy! 22. Seniors last day of school. Boy did they all look happy! Think you will ever go back kids? 25. Baccalaureate. Another step closer to the final day. 27. Semester exams. Poor underclassmen. Just think the Seniors are all through. 28. Just think the seniors are all through with school for a while. Commencement. Oh Boy! Seems nice to see that deploma in your hands doesn’t it? 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MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS OF ALL KINDS Springfield, Illinois OAKLEY PETERSBURG Coca Cola SERVICE STATION BOTTLING CO. “Standard Oil Products” Phone 199 Athens, Illinois Petersburg, Illinois 77 YEARS OF QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS A. DIRKSEN SONS Springfield, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF PRODUCERS DAIRY Ninth Jefferson Springfield, Illinois Phone 5771 H.B. WILSON CO. MANUFACTURERS Athens, Illinois HARVEY BROS. WHERE ALL LINCOLN TRAIL TURKEY FARM Athens, Illinois WILSON and WHYMER COAL CO. Mine at Petersburg. Illinois YOUNG MEN TRADE HEADQUARTERS FOR EVERYTHING THAT IS NEW 109 So. Fifth Office at Athens, Illinois H. B. WILSON. Owner Springfield, Illinois CAMERA SHOP Developing — Printing — Enlarging Greeting Cards Gifts 320 South blh Street Springfield, Illinois PHILCO GE HOTPOINT All Appliances For The Home Farm ALKIRE’S APPLIANCES SALES SERVICE See Us about that Wiring or Service Job that You have been putting off. Phone 91 Athena, Illinois HOWARD W. BARLOW COE S BOOK STORE Jeweler Monroe at Sixth Phone 2 72 1 1 Springfield, Illinois Broadi� ell Building 103 N. 5th Street BOOKS STATIONERY Springfield, Illinois KODAKS - SCHOOL SUPPLIES GRIEME BROS. Farm Machinery J. I. CASE MINNEAPOLIS — MOLINE CMC TRUCKS OLDSMOBILE CARS DeLAVAL MILKERS SEPARATORS Complete Line of General Electric Appliances GOODYEAR TIRES North Walnut St. Hard Rd. Phone 6425 Springfield, Illinois BUICK CHEVROLET AHRENKIEL MOTOR SALES Phone 6-20 Athens, Illinois SPRINGFIELD’S NEWEST MOST MODERN MEN’S BOY’S STORE ROBERTS BROS. COMPLETELY REMODELED Craving With Springfield HENNESSEY FLORIST Call 2-6878 FOR FLOWERS 1107 N. First Street Springfield, Illinois THOMAS L. CANTRALL Druggist Athens, Illinois “Try the Drugstore First’’ SEED FERTILIZER FOR FARM. GARDEN LAWN PURINA (CHECKERBOARD) FEEDS FOR ALL LIVESTOCK POULTRY CANTERBURY HYBRIDS GOOD BABY CHICKS MARTIN-SENOUR PAINTS RUHMS ROCK PHOSPHATE SWEET CANTERBURY SEED CO. 406 No. 5th — Springfield, Illinois ALLIS CHALMERS BABY CHICKS TRACTORS. COMBINES. CUSTOM HATCHING TRACTOR DRAWN FUL-O-PEP FEEDS EQUIPMENT OIL ELECTRIC HOISTS. WAGONS, TRAILERS BROODER HOUSES AC REPAIR PARTS COMPLETE SERVICE GARDEN FIELD SEEDS KRELL ALVIN KRELL CO. IMPLEMENT CO. 808 E. Jefferson St. R.R. 5, Peoria Road Phone 3-5647 Telephone 2'8333 Springfield Illinois G. L. BAUGHER McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINERY and FULL LINE OF REPAIRS Athens—Crcenvieiv—Fane]) Prairie— WilliaT.sville Phone 80-20 Athens, Illinois CANTRALL’S CASH STORE DRYGOODS. SHOES GROCERIES. FRESH MEATS Athens, Nen Berlin, Fane]) Prairie, Middletown GEORGE C. WHITNEY COMPLIMENTS WRITES OF ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE And CALVERT’S BONDING PROTECTION BARBER SHOP Phone 53 Athens, Illinois MASON’S CAFE • s FINE MEALS ASSORTED CONFECTIONS REGULAR DINNERS FOUNTAIN SERVICE Athens, Illinois HYBRID SEED CORN Soybeans Inoculation Oats Home Grown Seed to Serve your Need C. E. CANTERBURY SEED CO. Contrail, Illinois Phone 2245 PETERSBURG PLUMBING AND HEATING CO. MILO F. VOGT 113-1 15 North Main Street Petersburg, Illinois GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES SKELGAS Telephone 80 MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU and FARMERS SUPPLY COMPANY ORGANIZED FOR SERVICE TO ALL MENARD COUNTY PEOPLE QUALITY SERVICE HERFF-JONES CO. Indianapolis, Indiana Class Rings, Commencement Announcements Jewelers to Athens Community High School E. H. HALL REPRESENTATIVE FOR QUALI TY PRINTING See THE ATHENS FREE PRESS Athens, Illinois FARMERS LUMBER CO. WE 11AVE A NEW STOCK OI- LUMBER AND FLOORING, WIRE FENCE, STEEL CREOSOTED POSTS. Athens, Illinois See 0 GLEN BROWN HEREFORD CATTLE POLAND CHINA HOGS HYBRID SEED CORN function 129 124 Phone 240 Athens, Illinois For JOHNSON’S CAFE HOME OF FINER FOODS ROSZELL’S ICE CREAM Athens, Illinois COLONIAL THEATER DOWELL CREAM STATION and MR. MRS. W. J. RODELL LINCOLN EXCHANGE and Athens, Illinois SONS Phone 95 We Appreciate Your Trade RAY’S RADIO SERVICE AMRHEINS COMPLETE LINE OF RADIO TUBES HOLSUM Athens, Illinois BREAD Phone 91 JOHN W. CURRY CLOVER FARM STORES Phone — Contrail 229 I Contrail, Illinois CULVER FARMERS MARR’S GARAGE COOP. CO. EARL MARR. PROP. Dealers In Dealer In GRAIN. FENCE. SEEDS. ETC. At CULVER STATION GASOLINE OIL P. O. Athens, 111. Cantrall, 111. Telephone 65-13 Phone - Cantrall 2231 WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES STOKERS. FURNACES. OIL BURNERS MOTORS. WIRING CONTRACT WIRING PAINTS WALL PAPER TRUCK CAR TIRES POPULAR BRANDS AL. WISE. INC. Phone 95 Athens, Illinois Formerly Athens Electric Service BLANKENBERG PHOTOGRAPHERS Kankakee, Illinois Makers Of Einbeck Portraits ORIGINATORS OF PHOTO — ANNUALS T. HELEN IRVING O. DR. E. W. HODGSON COMPLIMENTS Dentist OF Phone 7 6 Athens, Illinois CHANDLER BROWN CONCLUSION We have now finished our work at A. C. H. S. It has by no means been all plea- sure nor has it been all work. In leaving, it is our last wish that this Athenian, our last accomplishment in school, may serve its purpose as a memoriam to our last year at dear old Athens High. i.� '-. j • , 5$ . - m ::. .- i 5gg jep Ip %L -- ■- ;. ?r -f ;a • • £ £: F r. - E - --- :- i :-v ■ . :l-i ... . i ‘ r- «$ - l;:fa4r®p L IJ ' -p,- ;:, ;'; • , '- ;. v:;; :. y%- -Jir=. i