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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1948 volume:

H t h e p i a p 1 Edited b ) THE SENIOR CLASS of ATHENS HIGH SCHOOL Athens, Illinois c edUcaUosi . . . We, the Senior Class of ‘48, dedicate this year book to Mr. Karl McWilliams and to Mr. Glen T. By ram. Mr. McWilliams acted as our class advisor during our first three years at A.C.H.S. We appreciated the pleasure of working with him. Mr. Byram, one of our advisors during our senior year, aided us greatly in pub- lishing the ATHENIAN and in advising us on other senior activities. We wish to thank both of them for their untiring efforts, friendly counsel and ex- cellent guidance. 2 tf-osiewosiA . . . The Senior Class of ‘48 is happy to have had the opportunity to publish this an- uual. To the students and faculty, we hope that as you turn the pages of this book your heart and mind will be filled with the joy of memories—memories of happy, work-fill- ed, and sometimes disappointing days at A. C. H. S. To the public, our desire is to recall scenes of your own high school days by re- vealing to you a glimpse of our school life during the past year. 5 Athenian StajJj . . . Editor.............. Assistant Editor .... Business Managers Circulation Editor Literary Editors ... Sports Editors.... Calendar Editors . Typists Advisors ... Evelyn D. Johnson ...... Phyllis Pittman ........ Phil Wagner Kenneth While ...... Shirley Tobias ..... Dorothy Lawson Eleanor Brown ..........Bob Clemens Joe Janl(auslJ ...... Eileen Bennett Bob Campbell TomTaylor ...... Carol Hodgen Kassie Wood . Mr. Clen T. Byram Miss Louise McCraw 6 mmFvaiLTY Wolf oinos You Back $v fbm rtex.MM81 Tf iO.(fl£PTlCltiC i' tf-aculty, . • • The school term of 1947-48 started with two changes in the faculty. Mr. Taylor and Miss McGraw replaced Miss Lewis and Mrs. Curran. Mr. McWilliams, Mr. Byram, Miss Brenkmann and Mr. Roy retained their former positions. Mr. Braeuninger was a- gain in charge as principal. With the co-operation and supervision of this group, the classes ran smoothly all year. And now, we, the class of ‘48 bid farewell to the Faculty, with the sincere hope that all of us may show the good results of their endeavors. 1 ■f 9 faculty . • • Raymond Taylor B. S., U. of Missouri English History American Problems Virginia Brenkman B. S., I. S. N. U. A. University of New Mexico Home Economics Science William 15. Braeuninger B. S., M. S.f U .of I. Principal Agriculture Glen T. Byram B. S., N. F. Mo. S. T. C. M. ED., Mo. U. Business Education A. E. Roy A. B., Oakland City College Indiana University Boys P. E. Coach Mathematics Physics feoanA ( Cr UXxMo+l . . . Mr. Eli Kenyon Mr. A. L. Canterbury Mr. J. Ward Hop wood (Picture Not Shown) Louise McGraw B. in History, Lindenwood English, Girls P. E. Library Karl K. McWilliams B. E., E. I. S. T. c. M. S., U. of I. Science Music Mr. Archie Zook Mr. Carl Johnson 10 U be SesvvoM. • • • It’s good to be a Senior. You’ve been around longer than anyone. Anyone, that is, except the faculty, and some of them are only fledglings. You’re getting set to try out your wings. In preparation you have made a few flops. There’s a vague feeling that you might be jumping out of the frying pan into the fire. You feel a little bit import- ant. You are important! Honor night, banquet, graduation; and you’re the main at- traction at all of them. You’re a little «wiser now, perhaps. The past few years begin to look mighty good. But you know there are bigger things in store for you. Some of you can see more school (worse thought). Some a job. Then there’s the feeling of be- ing free. Free from something or other, but free anyway. Some of you have that ‘spring gleam” in your eye, which eagerly looks toward an early harvest. And some of you think it will just be nice to be out of school. All in all, it’s good to be a Senior. A senior is a person of highest rank, superior, above, and on the last lap of the long learning grind. The public school mills grind slow, but they grind exceedingly fine. Reflecting on this one day, as I was laboring away at my bookkeeping job I had Deen prepared for by Mr. Byram when I was an A. C. H. S. stalwart, I fell into a semi- colon, oops, semicoma. I was worn out. Addlington-s of figures is no fun. “I should have been a Miller,” I thought. When I had asked my father what kind of work to enter, his answer had been quick “Law-son”, but I chose bookkeeping. I tossed my pen aside, and in so do- ing Bennett out of shape. Pooey! An airplane went over and it reminded me of the Britz-kreig, and the Messersmith I had seen and the new English Prime Minister, Clemens Atlee. Just then I pert Nei-bert my finger on a match. This was too much. I strode to the window to see how the new building across the street was progressing. Dogg( gone jet they were wrong again! I was so mad I Wood have died if—just then— John’s son and Earl of Sandidge had not appeared. They rode up on their Campbell and Croft off. Both the Carpenter and the Pitt-man saw them comnig. The carpenter began to carp” and t{ie pitman jus’ pix on his hands and went on working. “You have done a Lott”, they said, “but we want the room White, not Brown”, and they remount- ed, and went Carol-ing on their way. They said they were going “Tobias a Taylor made suit.” (For both of them I suppose.) I stood smoking my T. E. K. wood pipe waiting for the Wagon-er to come and cart me away. I guess this is the end, because I’m Jankauski and there isn’t anything you can do with that except say, I’m a good Joe. 15 Sesu iA, . . . Evelyn Johnson “Rabbit” “Well my gosh” Noted for: Her corny jokes. Ambition: To learn to play a harp. Band 1,2,3,4; Officer 3. Class Pres. 2,4; Officer 3. Home Ec 1,2,3 4; Officer 2,3. Athenian Sun 2,3. Student Council 2,3. Library 2; Honor Nile 4. Athenian Editor 4. National Honor Soc. 3,4. Speech contest 3. Minstrel 2,3,4 ;DAR award 4. Joseph Jankauski “Joe” “Aw-w-w” Noted for: His dry humor. Ambition: (Play professional base ball and be a trapper. Class Officer 2. Basketball 2,8,4. Base ball 2,3,4. Athenian Sports Ed. 4. Track 3,4. Margaret Croft “Maggie” “I don’t Know” Noted for: Her nice figure. Ambition: Bat girl for the St. I.ouis Cardinals. Athenian Sun 1. Home Ec Club 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Honor Nite 4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Music Contest “Voice” 2,3,4. Class Officer 4. Stuart Carpenter “Pete” “I wanna get this straight”. Noted for: His trips to Springfield. Ambition: To travel a lot. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Athletic Mgr. 3. Chorus 3,4. Minstrel 3,4. Junior Play 3. Robert Clemens “Bob” “You do-do” Noted for: His ability as a saxaphone player. Ambition: Professional pho tographer—shoot people. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4; Officer 2. Band 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Athletic Mgr. 2,4. Athenian Sports Ed. 4. All School Play 8. Minstrel 2, 3. Music Contest “Sax” 3,4. Class V-Pres. 4. Dorothy Dawson “Dot” “Don’t be silly” Noted for: Her dramatic ways. Ambition: Be a mortician. Class Officer 1. Minstrel 3,4. Home Ec. Club 1,2,8. Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1,8,4. Honor Nite 1,2,3,4. Athenian Literary Ed. 4. Nat. Honor Society 3,4. Jr. All School Plays 3. Speech Contest 3. Phillip Wagner “Flip” “Where’s Carol?” Noted for: Salesmanship. Ambition: To own the other half of Carol’s farm. Jr. All Sc hool Plays 3. Student Council 1, 2, 3. Student C. Pres. 4. Athenian Sun 1,2. Band 1,2,3,4; Track 2. Baseball 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1,2,3,4. Athenian Business Mgr. 4. Carol Hod gen “Squirrel” Horsetail” Noted for Horsemanship. Ambition: Own half a farm. Athenian Sun 1. Home Ec. Club 1, 3. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4. Class Officer 3. Honor Nite 1,2,3,4. Honor Nite Queen 4. Athenian Typist 4. Jr. All School Plays 3. Minstrel 3, 4. Music Contest “Clarinet” 2,3. Phyllis Pittman .Rhyl “I’m glad” Noted for:Belng absentmind- ed. Ambition: To be a veterinar- ian. Asst. Athenian Ed. 4. Home Ec Club 1,2 3,4. Class Off 4; Chorus 3,4. Athenian Sun 2. Library 2,3,4,. Honor Nite 1, 4. Nat. Honor Society 3, 4. Junior Play 3. Minstrel 3, 4. Robert Neibert “Bob” “Let’s go to Cantrall” Noted for: His ability to get along with teachers. Ambition: Raise own basket- ball team and call them “The Fight’n Irish”. Class Officer 1,2,3. Track 2,3,4; Jr. Play 8. Athenian Sun 1; Chorus 2,3,4. Band Pres. 1,2,3. Baseball 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1,2,3,4. Minstrel 2, 3, 4. Eleanor Brown “Norya” “Oh sure” Noted for: Intelligence. Ambition: Go to Cincinati Bible Seminary Library 2,3. Honor Nite 4. Athenian Literary Ed. 4. Nat. Honor Society 3,4. Chorus 4. Charles Lott “H ickory” “Your’e crazy’’ Noted for: Being a gentle- man. Ambition: Professional auc- tioneer. FFA 1,2,3,4; Officer 4. FFA President 2. Junior Play 3. Band 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1. Student Council 2. Minstrel 2,3,4. 16 6u i P it • • • On August 28, 1944, 34 little freshmen were walking around school like lost sheep and talking in whispers. We all were wondering what initiation would be and when. Although we were green we soon learned that no one was going to eat us and we be- gan to participate in several school activities. Our officers for the year were: Pres., Kenneth White; Vice Pres., Bob Neibert; Secretary, Dorothy Lawson; Treasurer, Earl Sandidge; and Student Council Member, Phil Wagner. Mr. McWilliams was appointed our advisor. School rolled around again and we were now self-confident sophomores, and felt more important. The loss of six of our members diminished our number to twenty- efght. We enjoyed a hayrack ride in the Fall and took part in the magazine selling con- test. Our class officers were: Pres., Evelyn Johnson; Vice Pres., Bob Neibert; Secre- tary, Phyllis Pittman; Treasurer, Joe Jankauski; Student Council Member, Earl Sand- idge. Mr. McWilliams remained our class advisor. When September came gaily in again, 26 Juniors came with it, back to the halls of old A. C. H. S. We became quite active in sports and other activities. Four of our members were on the basketball team, others were prominent in speech and music ac- tivities. We had a weiner roast at Betty Miller's house in the fall and a dance at school after Christmas. We sold ice cream bars, magazines and cokes and presented the play “Let Me Out of Here” which was a great success. We gave a banquet in the spring for the Seniors at the Leland Hotel. Our officers for the year were: Pres., Bob Campbell; Vice Pres., Bob Neibert; Secretary, Carol Hodgen; Treasurer, Evelyn Johnson; and Student Council Member, Kenneth White. Mr. McWilliams, Advisor. In September of ‘47 we entered school for our fourth and final year. Although the time passed very rapidly, each activity impressed upon us the responsibility and final- ity of being Seniors. We chose our class emblems and colors, received our rings, posed for yearbook pictures, and were measured for caps and gowns. The publication of the Athenian was our traditional contribution toward recording faces and memories of the school days soon to pass. The Juniors honored us with a festive banquet in Springfield and we climaxed our activities with the Senior play and our annual all-day excursion. And now, we must bid adieu to the many friends, and the school that we have called ours for four happy years. It is not without a little sadness that we say goodby. Still it is with hope and confidence, given us by our many experiences and by our work at school, that we face the future. £e u i ClaM, OjfJicesiA. . . . President ........................................................-. Evelyn Johnson Vice President ..................................................... Bob Clemens Secretary........................................................... Margaret Croft Treasurer ..............-........—...-............................. Phyllis Pittman Student Council Member ............................................ Bob Neibert Advisors .................................«......................... Glen T. Byram Louise McGraw Class Flower ............................................................... Red Rose Class Colors......................................................... Blue and Gold Class Motto.....................................Climb Though The Rocks Be Rugged 19 SesUcMA. . . . Betty Ruth Miller Donald Doggett Eileen Bennett “Babe Ruth Donnie “Rusty “By Darn “1 don’t believe it. “1 can’t stand it Noted for: Flirtatious ways Noted-for: Being stuck-up. Noted for: Dancing ability. Ambition: To become a pri- Ambition: To be a profession- Ambition: To fly an airplane. ate secretary or comptom- al horse trainer. Home Ec Club 1,3. eter operator. Athenian Sun 1. Band 1,2,3,4. Library 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4. Band 1,2. Band Officer 2,3. Band 1,2,3,4; Honor Nite 4. Chorus 1, 2. Chorus 3,4; Minstrel 3,4. Home He. 2,3,4; Officer 4. Library 2,3. Honor Nite 1,3,4. Athenian Sun Editor 4. Minstrel 2,3. Athenian Calendar Ed. 4. National Honor Society 3,4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Junior Play 3. Cheerleader 1. Music Contest “Flute 3, 4. Music Contest 2,3,4. Robert Campbell Shirley Tobias Kenneth White “Bob “Peg “Butch “Oh Heck “Think so “Who do you think you Noted for: Wearing bow ties Noted for: Not having a tern- are? Ambition: To be a dentist. per. Noted for: His curly hair. Band 1,2,3,4. Ambition: To live a long and Ambition: To be a home- Class President 3. happy life and not get old. stead er. Student Council 3. Library 4; Sch Play 3. Class President 1. Athenian Calendar Ed. 4. Home Ec 1,2,3,4; Off. 3. Chorus 1; Track 2,3,4. Chorus 4. Bund 1,2,3.4; Officer 3. Student Council 1,3,4. Music Contest “Trombone” Chorus 1,2,3,4. Nat. Honor Society 3, 4. 3,4. Athenian Sun 2,4. Honor Nite 1,2,3,4. Athenian Cir. Mgr. 4. Nat. Honor Society 3,4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Baseball 1,2,3,4. Basketball 1,2,3,4. Athenian Business Mgr. 4. Eileen Kinner Thomas Taylor Martha Britz “Pug “Stiff ie” “Crab Apple “Oh Fish “Aw Shucks “Oh Shut Up Noted for: Her artistic ability. Noted for: His friendly smile. Noted for: Her refereeing m Ambition: To live in Mexico Ambition: To make a lot of girls gym class. on a ranch. money. Ambition: To be a nurse. Athenian Sun 1. FFA 1,2,3,4; Pres. 4. Library 1,2. Home Ec Club 1,2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Home Ec Club 2. Band 1,2,3,4. Honor Nite 4. Baseball 1; Track 2,3,4. Chorus 2,3,4. Junior Play 3. Athenian Calendar Ed. 4. Honor Nite 4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Cheerleader 3. Minstrel 2,3,4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Stage Mgr. Jr. Play 3. All School Play 3. Earl Sandidge Kathleen Wood John Adlington “Junior “Kassie “Watch Dog “Let’s play pool “My Golly “Gee Whiz Noted for: Pestering people. Noted for: Pretty llalr. Noted for: Literary interest. Ambition: Farm a 600-acre Ambition: Raise own cheer- Ambition: To farm. farm. leaders. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4. Class Officer 1. Home Ec Club 1,2,3,4. Band 1,2,3,4. F. F. A. 1,2,3,4.; Officer 2. Band 1; Library 3, 4. Chorus 1,2,3,4. Library 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Student Council 2,3.4. Minstrel 2,3,4. Honor Nite Maid of Honor 4. Honor Nite 1,2,3,4. Athenian Typist 4. Athenian Sun 4. Cheerleader 1,3,4. Chorus 4; Minstrel 4. Minstrel 2,3,4. 20 • • • Sesu i GIgAA Will We the class of ‘48 have climbed a little higher up the ladder of success by com- CAROL HODGEN—My love for horses to Miss McGraw and my position as Honor ents and our property should be passed on to some of those remaining at A. C. H. S. I WILL CAROL HODGEN—My love fo r horses to Miss McGraw and my position as Honor Night Queen to Betty Eden. KASSIE WOOD—My position as cheerleader to whoever wants it and my studious ways to Cynthia Streckfuss. PHIL WAGNER—My dribbling ability to Dick Powell and my friendly attitude toward life to Joan Miller. BUTCH WHITE—My ability to do things right to Ed Jankauski and my free throw average to Phil Rath. DOROTHY LAWSON—My athletic ability to Anna Strode and my position of only al- to in 7th hour chorus class to Ruth Doggett. EILEEN BENNETT—My dancing ability to my brother Merle and my place in music contests to Dale Terrell. BOB NEIBERT—My ability to get along with teachers to Don Hopwood and my abil- ity to throw the shot put to Nellie Craig. DONNIE DOGGETT—My unfriendly attitude toward life to Connie Cullimore and my love of horses to Ann Boyd. MARGARET CROFT—My temper to Marilyn Thrasher and my voice (to Darlene Ken- oyer. SHIRLEY TOBIAS—My ability to keep my temper to Betty Eden and my history notes and workbook to Jim Landreth. BOB CAMPBELL—My position in band to Dale Terrell and my ability to get along with Mr. Taylor to sophomore boys. BOB CLEMENS—My saxaphone playing ability to Joan Doggett and my position as manager to Melvin Walters. PHYLLIS PITTMAN—My blonde hair to Carol Forden and my horseback rides on Prince to Dick Streckfuss. EVELYN JOHNSON-—My chances to get the car to Betty Jensen and my ability to tell corny jokes to Eileen Agee. TOM TAYLOR—My position of selling ice cream at noon to Albert Glascock and run- ning the mile to Wayne Brown. EARL SANDIDGE—My ability not to be tardy to Phil Rath and my car to Jim Land- reth so he can take Shirley out. BETTY MILLER—My height to “Squirt” McIntyre and my position of Editor of the Athenian Sun to Doris Wilcoxon. EILEEN KINNER—My blonde hair to Joan Beard and my quiet ways to Joan Doggett. JOHN ADLINGTON—My baritone to Melvin Waiters and my place in second row world history class to Dean Mellinger. JOE JANKAUSKI—My height to Dick Streckfuss and my athletic ability to Albert Glasscock. ELEANOR BROWN—My grades in American history to anybody who needs them and my height to Marilyn Satorius. MARTHA BRITZ—My refereeing ability to Nellie Craig and my red hair to Red Flor- ence. CHARLES LOTT—My ability to play the bass drum to Don Zook and my car to Ed Goldsby. PETE CARPENTER—My job of helping “Frosty” to Melvin Walters and my way with girls to Johnnie Wasilewski. LA VERNE MESSERSMITH—My girl in every port to Tom Bob Markey and my sleeping in class to Wayne Brown. 23 La verne Messenunith “Messy “Well good for you Noted for: Sleeping: in class. Ambition: To join the Navy. Baseball i. Basketball 1. Chorus 2,3. Minstrel 2,3. Laverne left school after the first semester to join the Navy. He was inducted through the Springfield recruiting office, and then sent to the Great Lakes Naval training center for his Boot Camp training. QUESTIONNAIRE What would you like to see invented for the convenience of your children when they are in high school ? CAROL HODGEN—Escalators to take them upstairs and riding lessons given in gym. KASS1E WOOD—Automatic sweeper for “Frosty” so my kids can hide it. PHIL WAGNER—A copying machine, so they won’t have strained eyes like their father has. BUTCH WHITE—Mechanical ad collector. DOROTHY LAWSON—Automatic eraser hooked on to the typewriter and a swimm- ing pool underneath the gym floor so the kids can have swimming lessons. EILEEN BENNETT—Mechanical ceiling so that when it is hot you can roll the ceiling hack and be outdoors. Also have all fluorescent lights for the school. BOB NEIBERT—A machine to fill out their history workbook. DONNIE DOGGETT—A machine to tell you what to do instead of having to look at the teachers all of the time. MARGARET CROFT—An outside swimming pool, surrounded by sand and palm trees. SHIRLEY TOBIAS—A basketball that will automatically go through the ring, so they won’t lose any games and go to the state. BOB CAMPBELL—A machine that solves geometry, algebra, and physics problems. BOB CLEMENS- An individual inter-comm. system for each student throughout the school so the kids can talk to one another without disturbing others. PHYLLIS PITTMAN— A machine to transcribe shorthand notes correctly. EVELYN JOHNSON -A mechanical candy salesman. PETE CARPENTER—More equipment in physics laboratory for the purpose of carry- ing on more experiments. TOM TAYLOR—A time machine to take classes to centuries past and future to study about the people and their ways. EARL SANDIDCE—A new physics laboratory. BETTY RUTH MILLER—Typewriters that will type 100 words a minute with no mis- takes. EILEEN KINNER—Warm showers in P. E. classes and classes in tennis and golf. JOHN ADLINGTON—Magnetic wastebaskets so the paper wouldn’t go on the floor. JOE JANKAUSKI—Automatic recording machines for experiments in physics. ELEANOR BROWN—Something that automatically studies their lessons so they will not have to study. MARTHA BRITZ—A machine for refereeing that doesn’t call technical fouls when you ask a ref. a question. CHARLES LOTT—Automatic adding-machine so the kids won’t bother dad in getting their mathematics. 1. Future stenographers. 2. Thirsty, Janet? 3. Busy science class. 4. What’s wrong, Pat? 5. Mimeographing the paper. 6. A rose among thorns. 7. Freshmen concentrating. s. Good Friends. li. What are they shooting at? 10. Join us for lunch, Mr. Mac? 11. This is past history. 12. Eagle Scouts 24 Pna-filiecif, . . . TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Much time has elapsed since our days at A. H. C. S. Therefore, you are probably wondering about the class of ’48. We are the most reliable sourse of information. We have had the opportunity to obtain a very complete and authentic synopsis due to the nature of our business. In our spare time, we are employed as mail sorters in Shopiere, Wisconsin. In be- ing very attentive to our duty, we naturally observe the contents of postcards from people we know. During a lull in sorting the other day we noticed a card announcing the birth of a boy, the third child of Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wagner. Carol informed her mother that everything is doing well at their horse ranch. We also noticed a very unique card. It complimented Eleanor Brown on her high position as President of Springfield Bible College, which Eleanor founded. Other interesting things we discovered are: Joe Jankauski is married to a member of the Six Foot Taller Club. They have a boy who plays basketball on their home town team. They say he has to bend oved to drop the ball through the basket. Shirley Tobias married the little boy from down the road. They own the Peg Leg Tourist Camp in Fancy Prairie. Charles Lott is now an auctioneer in New Orleans. He is really a success. You can’t understand a word he says. Laverne Messersmith is still in the Navy. He has fulfilled his ambition to be a Yeoman and has a girl in every port. On a picture postcard we saw a picture of Eileen Kinner’s souvenir shop in Athens. You will be surprised to learn that Athens is now a paved and lighted city. Bob Neibert is short order cook at the Knife Fork Cafe. He is married and his seven boys are in their glory having won the State Championship. A new stamp came out today. We were quite amazed to see Kassie Wood’s picture on it. She is leader of the C. C. A. (Cheery Cheerleaders of America). This is a nation- wide organization. We sent out posters for a dance to be held Saturday night featuring Bob Clemens and his orchestra. His next appearance is at the Stork Club. Betty Ruth Miller and the curly headed athletic manager are married now and run a line of chain candy stores. Betty Ruth’s are almost as famous as Fannie May’s. 27 Pn pJiecif - Co+vti+u4 d . . . On a card to the chief G. A. A. basketball referee whose name should we find but Martha Britzs’. She and John Adlington are married. John is about to complete the re- quirements for his Masters degree in Literature. We received an order of stamps from Maggie Croft. She is business manager of the ‘Fine Figures for Fatter Forties’. We sent out circulars announcing Bob Campbell’s candidacy as a representative in Congress from Illinois. Campaign speeches will begin soon. On the 25th Anniversary of the Post Office we received flowers from Schwabel- schweinberger’s florist shop. Mrs. Schwabelschweinberger is the former Eileen Ben- nett. We read an Athenian being sent to Barbara Byram. In the ads section we found a two-page advertisement recommending Earl Sandidge’s modern poolroom. The roof of our Post Office is the landing spot for Stuart Carpenter when he brings in the air mail. He is a commercial pilot. Kenneth White is Chief Engineer of a ronstruction company in France. Their motto is “Anything you can build we can build better.” We received a queer package which was a surf board Dorothy Lawson was send- ing to her nephew. She is well known in water sports. Many times she has appeared in newsreels riding surfboards, aquaplanes and also swimming. In a Free Press being sent through our office, we noticed that Donnie Doggett was presenting a piano recital at the T N TEA Hotel in Athens. People bring their children from miles around to receive piano instructions. As Phyllis Pittman was rushing to the station to meet Bob on his return from his appearance in New York she was given a ticket for speeding. Imagine her surprise when she found the judge to be Tom Taylor. He is known by his fellow associates as Honest Tom. Evelyn Johnson takes pictures in her spare time. She develops them at her home. She specializes in baby pictures. These little bits of news have come, By way of post cards read for fun. We hope from this the gang will find, A yarn worthwhile to slowly unwind. If in ten years this doesn’t come true, We can’t help it, it’s your fault too. Phyllis Pittman Evelyn Johnson 28 jju+UoA. GLvU . . . The juniors are noted for their energetic participation in all school activities as well as their sponsorship of numerous class projects. These twenty two hustling stu- dents sold ice cream bars at basketball games, raffled a turkey, and presented a play, “The Groom Said No”. They enjoyed two ”at-school” parties and highlighted their so- cial calendar with a banquet for the seniors at the Springfield Elks Club. President................._................................. Cynthia Streckfuss Vice President ................................................ John Wasilewski Secretary ...................................................... Betty Jensen Treasurer ................................................... Doris Wilcoxon Student Council Member ...................................... Roland Florence Colors ...................................................... Kelly and White Flower .........—............................................ Talisman Rose Motto ............................ No Chain Is Stronger Than Its Weakest Link At last, no longer bound by freshman timidity, we enjoyed the freedom and ma- turity which comes with being sophomores. Three new members joined our ranks, thus bringing our number up to twenty-nine. Our first venture was a financial one. We sponsored a magazine sale and all of us worked energetically to increase the contents of the class treasury. Throughout the year we worked just as hard for all-school activities. As we leave school in May, we go remembering two happy years at A. C. H. S. and looking forward to two more. President .............................................. Delbert Johnson Vice President .......................................... Melvin Walters Secretary .................................................... Phil Rath Treasurer .............—........................................ Joan Miller Student Council ............................................ Mary Messersmith Sponsor ------------------------------ ..---------------------- Mr. Taylor • • • 31 • • • jjutUXVl GlcuU Back row D. Powell, H. Molohon, D. Zook, D. Hopwood, J. Landreth, E. Goldsby. 3rd row B. Eden, D. Kenoyer, B. Walkup, M. Adams, B. Gudgel. 2nd row Z. Brown, F. Britz, R. Florence, W. Brown, E. Baum, M. Craig. 1st row Mr. McWilliams, B. Jensen, C. Streckfuss, D. Wilcoxon, Miss Brenkman John Wasilewski and Lewis Agrall not pictured Sojibxuwosie GIgAA, . . . Back row C. Cullimore, M. Satorius, A. Goodson, M. Bennett, B. Bednarko, C. Fer- guson, A. Boyd, J. Smith. 3rd row V. Cantrall, P. Wasilewski, F. Freeman, C. Walk, P. Widmer, M. Can- trail, H. Ratliff. 2nd row J. Nance, R. Soboul, T. Markey, R. Streckfuss, B. Wasilewski, J. Beard. D. Thrasher. 1st row E. Ratliff, M. Messersmith, M. Walters, D. Johnson, J. Miller, P. Rath, Mr. Taylor. Mary Borders not pictured 32 fyneAJwtasi GIgAA, . . . On September 2, after looking eagerly around for fellow inexpenienced classmates, we found that there were thirty-three of us—all on the threshold of a high school career. Quickly adapting ourselves to a new life, we became a united class as well as an integral part of A. C. H. S. During the year we sold magazines and earned $105.00. However, we wisely decided to save it for upper class expenses. Now with our first year of high school behind us, and with increased confidence in ourselves, we look happily ahead. President .................................................... Joann Doggett Vice President..—.............................................. .... Don Smith Secretary ........................ .......................... Carol Forden Treasurer ............ —...................................... Tom McIntyre Student Council .............................................. Gene Irwin Listen boys, I’ve always taken ma’s advice, Have never kissed a girl—‘cause it isn’t nice. I spend my evenings at home, with the radio, Don’t dance, play cards, or attend the movie show’. Never take a girl without a chaperone For it’s a disgrace to be out alone. Never smoke, swear or play pool, But I am at the head of my class in school. So to wrong, boys, always say “I won't”— Maybe you think I don’t have a good time, I don't. Prayer of an advertising man’s child: “Give us this day our daily Goldencrust Slo-baked whole wheat bread.” 35 • • • tf-n,eA.ltnt zn GIgAA, Back row 3rd row 2nd row 1st row D. Wiker, D. Mellinger, J. Babcock, H. Ferguson, E. Jankauski, A. Glasscock, R. Lott, A. Barrington, D. Terrell. E. McQuinn, B. Combs, V. Williams, E. Agee, J. Watts, D. Garmers, N. Moklar, J. Croft. A. Stode, R. Doggett, W. Meteer, H. Strode, G. Osborne, W. Hamilton, N. Boyd, F. Gratton. M. Thrasher, G. Irwin, C. Forden, D. Smith, J. Doggett, T. McIntyre, N. Craig, Mr. Roy. Charles Milner not pictured DESCRIPTION OK SNAPS 1. Does it taste good? 2. Frosty primping. :j. Give me a bite. 4. What an interesting news item. 5. What an attentive class. «. What expression. 7. South bus. S. North bus. D. Cantrall bus. 36 ATHLETICS BadJzeiLcUi . . . Central Illinois basketball fans watched with interest the progress of the A.C.H.S. basketball team during the 1947-48 season. Followers of the Warriors were not disap- pointed for the boys maintained the Athenian tradition of victory by winning twenty- four games and losing four. Under the capable direction of Coach Roy, the talented Warrior quintet brought home numerous trophies. Athens won the annual Athens-Greenview tournament, the Havana Regional, and received the Consolation trophy in the Clinton Holiday Invita- tional. The Abe Lincoln Conference and the Freshman-Sophomore Varsity titles were added to the Athenian laurels. We of the Athenian staff, salute the team for their excellent sportsmanship, their fighting spirit, and their tremendously successful season. 41 VaAAitif fyn e 7'Ji ucuuA' . . . FG Made FT Missed FT TP FT Ave. Powell Jr. 13 9 3 35 .750 Ferguson Soph. 8 11 5 27 .688 J. Jankauski Sr. 94 38 20 266 .655 White Sr. 69 49 27 187 .645 E. Jankauski Fresh. 47 38 44 132 .463 Johnson Soph. 12 12 8 36 .600 Neibert Sr. 115 56 48 286 .538 Wagner Sr. 74 48 47 196 .505 J. Wasilewski Jr. 102 26 15 230 .634 Brown Jr. 8 2 10 18 .167 (This does not include regional or sectional averages) Team won 21—lost 4 FG Made FT Missed FT TP FT Ave. Ave. Ga. Team 550 292 231 1392 .558 53.5 Opponents 400 240 243 1040 .497 40.6 Hci iJzetball fyistit . . . Kenneth White Bob Neibert Joe Jankauski Ed Jankauski Phil Wagner Wayne Brown Johnny Wasilewski Dick Powell Delbert Johnson Charles Ferguson 42 Bob Clemens Don Hopwood i94-7-48 liaAJzeihcill Soltedlule HOME Nov. 18 San Jose 26 56 Athens Nov. 25 Tallula 26 50 Athens Dec. 3 Elkhart 33 48 Athens Dec. 9 Springfield 40 27 Athens Dec. 16 Havana 29 51 Athens Dec. 19 Feitshans 31 55 Athens Jan. 6 New Holland 40 53 Athens Jan. 9 Easton 39 72 Athens Jan. 16 Clinton 46 51 Athens Jan. 23 Easton 42 49 Athens Jan. 30 Lanphier 38 47 Athens Feb. 16 Mt. Pulaski 36 48 Athens Feb. 24 Routt 40 75 Athens AWAY Nov. 21 Mt. Pulaski 34 44 Athens Dec. 29 E. Rockford 55 31 Athens Dec. 30 Wheaton 37 48 Athens Dec. 31 Maine 35 50 Athens Jan. 8 Petersburg 32 51 Athens Jan. 13 Petersburg 41 48 Athens Jan. 21 Cathedral 40 37 Athens Feb. 3 Pleasant Plains 56 61 Athens Feb. 6 Manson City 43 78 Athens Feb. 10 Greenview 41 65 Athens Feb. 17 Jacksonville 70 72 Athens Feb. 20 Atlanta 49 61 Athens ( linton Invitational East Rockford 57 31 Athens Wheaton 37 48 Athens Maine 35 50 Athens Atliens-Greenview New Holland 40 53 Athens Petersburg 32 51 Athens Easton 39 72 Athens Regional Mason City 57 70 Athens Petersburg 42 61 Athens Havana 43 55 Athens Sectional Clinton 50 43 Athens 45 ficuJzethail Second . . . Back Row D. Smith, A. Goodson, G. Irwin, A. Glasscock, R. Lott R. Streckfuss, Mr. Roy. 1st. row F. Freeman, E. Goldsby, R. Bernarko, P. Rath, R. Florence, B. Wasilewski. BoA hcdl . . . Back row D. Mellinger, M. Walters, E. Goldsby, A. Glasscock, Mr. Roy, A. Good- son, F. Freeman, W. Brown, A. Barrington. 2nd row G. Irwin, H. Molohon, E. Jankauski, B. Neibert, J. Jankaucki, J. Wa- silewski, D. Johnson. 1st row R. Florence, C. Ferguson, P. Wagner, K. White, D. Powell, T. Markey. 46 [ZaA hall The baseball boys had a fine record for their fall season this year. They won four frames and lost one. The one loss, the first game played in the Abe Lincoln Conference, was against Mason City. The boys played several games in the spring and maintained their record of good sportsmanship and agility on the diamond. Our line-up was as follows: Catcher, P. Wagner; Pitcher, J. Wasilewski; First Baseman, J. Jankauski; Second Baseman, D. Powell; Short Stop, K. White; Third Baseman, C. Ferguson; Left Field, H. Molohon; Center Field, E. Jankauski; Right Field, D. Johnson or R. Florence. GAME SCHEDULE Sept 19 Athens 29 7 Greenview Sept. 23 Athens 9 3 Elkhart Sept. 30 Athens 11 8 Mason City Oct. 1 Athens 12 2 Tallula ABE LINCOLN CONFERENCE Oct. 7 Athens 11 12 Mason City AVERAGES AB R H E. Jankauski 17 5 6 Molohon 17 7 8 Ferguson 19 7 8 Wagner 17 9 7 Powell 12 3 4 White 19 10 6 Wasilewski . 19 5 6 J. Jankauski 20 5 6 Johnson 9 4 2 Florence 7 2 1 Walters 2 1 0 Goldsby 2 1 0 Brown 1 1 0 (This does not include spring averages.) AVE. .470 .470 .421 .412 .333 .316 .316 .300 .222 .143 .000 .000 .000 49 ] iach . . . The spring of 1948 found A. C. H. S. adding to its already enviable track record. In the Abe-Lincoln Conference Athens had two record holders in Butch White with a pole vault record of 9’ 7” and Bob Neibcrt with a shot put record of 40 ft. This year Athens showed promise of surpassing last year’s capable track team with such speedy runners as John Wasilewski, Dick Powell, and Wayne Brown. In weights there will be Bob Neibert, Harold Molohon, Joe and Ed Jankauski; Ed Goldsby is a threat as a hurdles man. The 1947 Freshmen-Sophomore team competed at New Berlin and placed in various departments: Shot—Molohon, 1st; Discus—Molohon, 3rd; Mile—Brown, 4th; 880 Sophomore Relay Athens, 1st; 440—Wasilewski, 4th; 100—Wasilewski, 5th; Low Hurdles—Goldsby tied for 4th and 5th. 1st row D. Hopwood, W. Brown, F. Freeman, E. Goldsby, D. Powell, B. Clemens. 2nd row Coach Roy, A. Goods on, T. Taylor, J. Jankauski, D'. Johnson, R. Florence. 3rd row J. Wasilewski, K. White, B. Neibert, E. Jankauski, H. Molohon. SNAP IDENTIKICATIOX 1. Oil, for the life of a manager! Smile tho the roads be rugged. Chickalacka Chickalacka. I. Joe scores two. 5. Heady to go again. •I. Junior referee. 7. Smile pretty. S. inmm a new Chevie. 'J. Pilfer up Frosty. 50 Athenian . . . The senior class proudly presents to you, the 1948 yearbook. Held within these pages is your life at A. C. H. S.—your fellow classmates and teachers, the clubs and organizations, extra-curricular honors and activities, and your fun parties—the traditions of your high school life. The staff wishes to express its appreciation for the assistance of Sidney Shaw of the Petersburg Observer and of the photographer, Mr. Hayes, of Blankenberg Studios. Our appreciation is also extended to our faculty advisors, Mr. Byram and Miss McGraw. It has been possible to publish the 1948 Athenian with hard work and cooperation of students and teachers and we thank everyone who has helped us publish this book. AtUe Ua+i £u+i . . . The Athenian Sun rolls off the press every two weeks with news of the latest basketball games, opinions, of students on current school topics and problems, and interviews of the up and coming fellows and girls around school. The staff and the editor have worked earnestly to make it a better and more interesting paper. They have accomplished this task with the help of Mr. Taylor and Mr. By ram. The student body has been very co-operative in contributing news, feature articles, and in drawing cartoons for the Athenian Sun. Editor ........................................... Betty Ruth Miller Mgr. Editor .................................. Doris Ann Wilcoxson Business Manager ........................................ Betty Eden Activity Editor ................................ Betty Jo Jensen Sports Editor .................................................... Don Hopwood Feature Editors ............. Marilyn Cantrall, Cynthia Streckfuss Fillers .......................................... Evelyn Johnson Typists .............. Kassie Wood, Kenneth White, Shirley Tobias Advisors ................................ Mr. Taylor Mr. Byram 55 Athenian Stajjjj . . . Hack row S. Tobias, T. Taylor, D. Lawson, B. Clemens, E. Brown. 2nd row B. Campbell, E. Bennett, P. Wagner, K. Wood, J. Jankauski. 1st row K. White, Miss McGraw, E. Johnson, P. Pittman, Mr. Byram, C. Hodgen. Athenian Sun Stall . . . Standing K. White, C. Streckfuss. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Byram, M. Cantrall, D. Hop- wood, B. Eden. 1st row S. Tobias, B. Miller, D. Wilcoxson, B. Jensen. K. Wood. 56 cJl me CrOOMXMtucA, CUdx The Home Economics Club, under the supervision of Miss Virginia Brenkmann, has had a very profitable year. Thirty-four girls were enrolled in this club which has as its purpose fostering the development of creative leadership in home and com- munity life. The girls held meetings during the noon hour. Everyone enjoyed the parties planned for each month, which were highlighted by an October initiation party, and a gay Christmas party. The girls acted as hostesses at a party for the F. F. A.and helped with the cooking and serving of the F. F. A. father-and-son banquet. President ........................................ Betty Jo Jensen Vice-President ............................. ... Cynthia Streckfuss Secretary and Treasurer......................... Margaret Adams Club Reporter .................................. Betty Ruth Miller This marks the nineteenth year that the Athens Chapter of the Future Farmers of America has been organized.There are 23 members in the organization, which is under the direction of Mr. Braeuninger. During the school year the F. F. A. boys entered the grain and poultry judging contests. Both judging teams proved to be outstanding. In the spring they participated in the dairy and beef judging contest. This year, as in the previous years they sold garden seeds for FuYik Bros. They also entertained their parents at a banquet in the spring. 1 . . . . President Vice President ..... Tom Taylor ... Jim Landreth Stuart Carpenter Charles Lott, Jr. .... Donald Zook Treasurer Secretary .... Club Reporter 59 cM-onte £c Club • • • Back row E. Johnson, K. Wood, B. Walkup, C. Cullimore, M. Satorius. D. Wil- coxson, J. Miller, E. Kinner, P. Wasilowski. 3rd row D. Garmers, P. Pittman, J. Smith, C. Forden, M. Cantrall, D. Kenoyer, J. Croft, V. Williams. 2nd row B. Eden, S. Tobias, B. Combs, R. Soboul, V. Cantrall, H. Ratliff, E. McQuinn, N. Boyd, M. Messersmith. 1st row E. Ratliff, M. Adams, B. Jensen, Miss Brenkmann, C. Streckfuss, B. Miller, J. Doggett, F. Gratton. Mary Borders not pictured. fyutusie. tf-GAMtesuI . . . Back row G. Irwin, R. Lott, A. Glasscock, J. Adlington, B. Clemens, D. Hopwood, H. Molohon, A. Goodson. 2nd row W. Meteer, W. Hamilton, A. Barrington, C. Walk, E. Sandidge, E. Goldsby, E. Baum, G. Osborne. 1st row D. Zook, C. Lott, T. Taylor, J. Landreth, S. Carpenter, Mr. Braeuninger. Lewis Agrall and Charles Milner not pictured. 60 Student Gau+uUl . . . A very vital part of our school life is the Student Council. It is their function to arrange interesting assembly programs, plan all-school entertainments and other- wise keep up student and school morale. With the assistance of Mr. Braeuninger, the sponsor, they provided many such activities and amusements. Particularly outstanding were the magician and acrobatic performer and the Hallowe’en party. During the noon hours the Council served a double purpose; they furnished students with candy bars and at the same time made money to sponsor their activities. Under the able leadership of its president, Phil Wagner, elected by the student body, the Student Council enjoyed a successful and purposeful year. Whether you want a Western thriller, some obscure information about the T’ang dynasty, or simply a “good book”, the library is the place to go. Current magazines, encyclopedias, and books on the best-seller list as well as the classics are all accessible to the students in order to foster an appreciation of good literature and encourage reading for enjoyment. Two sets of Encyclopedia Britannica, several dictionaries and around seventy books for general reading were added to the library this year. The library is super- vised by Miss McGraw and fourteen student assistants. 63 Stu esU Goustcil Hack row M. Messersmith, W. Brown, R. Florence, R. Streckfuss, J. Doggett. Und row B. Jensen, G. Irwin, D. Zook, T. Taylor, D. Johnson, C. Streckfuss. 3rd row B. Neibert, K. White, P. Wagner, E. Johnson, E. Sandidge, Mr. Bracun- inger. JlibsuiAtf, . . . Back row 2nd row 1st row G. Brown, P. Pittman, S. Tobias, D. Thrasher. K. Wood, A. Goodson, B. Miller, J. Doggett. A. Glasscock, M. Craig, Miss McGraw, A. Boyd. Mary Borders, Lewis Agrall, and Dick Powell not pictured. tH . Hand The A. C. H. S. Band made great progress this year under the direction of Mr. Karl McWilliams. There were thirty-one high school and nine elementary school students in the band. Their activities were numerous and varied. In addition to playing for all basketball games, they attended the Marine Band Concert in Spring- field, presented a Christmas program and participated in the Spring Festival at Petersburg. Several of the members journeyed to Jacksonville to play in a band composed of fellow high school musicians from neighboring schools. Athens was well represented in the spring music contests and the contestants received encouraging latings in the individual events. The officers are: Musical selections ranging from the “Too Fat Polka” to the more classical num- bers rang through the halls of A. C. H. S. during the third hour on Monday and Friday and first and seventh hours on Wednesday. These notes of music came from the members of the Chorus who were learning the scales and practicing four-part songs. The Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Karl McWilliams, had an enrollment of 52 persons. At Christmas-time the group went caroling in Athens, especially for the benefit of the shut-ins. A great attraction was the Minstrel Show in which there were solos by various boys and girls. Several members took part in the Spring Festival held at Petersburg. The greatest event for a few members in the Chorus was the district music contest held at Petersburg. The following people represented the Athens Chorus: Ruth Doggett, Betty Ruth Miller, Betty Eden, Margaret Croft, Edward Goldsby, Roland Florence, and Thomas Taylor. President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Bob Clemens .... Betty Eden Eevelyn Johnson Dorothy Lawson CltOSlA i . . . fZa+td Back row J. Babcock. R. Lott, D. Zook, B. Neibert, C. Lott, D. Hopwood, J. Ad- lington, Mr. McWilliams. 2nri row J. Smith, R. Doggctt, P. Wagner, B. Clemens, C. Forden, J. Doggctt, A. Strode, E. Bennett, D. Wilcoxson, B. Miller, B. Cam.obeli, D. Terrell P. Pittman. 1st low B. Eden, M. Cantrall, S. Tobias, E. Johnson, E. Kinner, M. Messersmith, D. Kenoyer, M. Adams, B. Jensen, D. Lawson, C. Hodgen. GU U4A. . . . Back row D. Lawson, J. Miller, D. Wilcoxson, C. Lott, J. Adlington, B. Neibert. T. Taylor, B. Clemens, B. Miller, M. Satorius, C. Cullimore. 1th row E. Kinner, P. Wasilewski, J. Watts, H. Molohon, B. Campbell, D. Hop- wood, J. Landreth, K. Wood, C. Forden, B. Walkup. M. Cantrall, E. Johnson, E. Agee, M. Croft, R. Florence, E. Sandidge, E. Goldsby, E. Bennett, M. Britz, B. Jensen, M. Adams. R. Soboul, N. Boyd, J. Croft, J. Smith. P. Pittman, S. Carpenter, D. Terrell, D. Kenoyer, B. Combs, V. Williams, V. Cantrall, J. Beard. Z. Brown, E. Brown, B. Eden, C. Hodgen, Mr. McWilliams, S. Tobias M Messersmith, R. Doggett, A. Strode. 68 AIcUio+uU cAo-wosi Society . . . The promoting of fine scholarship among the students of the United States is the purpose of the National Honor Society. This year there are sixteen members of the Athena Chapter of the National Honor Society. Seven seniors and nine juniors compose the membership. The new junior mem- bers were installed in the spring. To be eligible one must be a junior or a senior with a “B” average. In addition to this, certain desirable traits of character, a willingness to be of service and lead- ership are necessary. The senior members are: Eleanor Brown, Shirley Tobias, Phyllis Pittman, Betty Ruth Miller, Dorothy Lawson, Evelyn Johnson, and Kenneth White. If their grades and traits of character are considered to be good enough by the faculty at the end of their senior year, the following juniors will be named permanent members: Wayne Brown, Zola Brown, Betty Eden, Don Hopwood, Betty Jensen, Darlene Kenoyer, Cynthia Streckfuss, Doris Wilcoxson, and Don Zook. Never exaggerate. Never betray a confidence. Never leave home with unkind words. Never forget your friends. Never laugh at the misfortune of others. Never joke at somebody else’s expense. Never make a promise you don’t intend to keep. Never make a hero of your own story. Never refer to a gift you have made or a favor you have rendered. Never imagine you are the whole thing. Never praise your own acts or laugh at your own jests. Never expect a whole lot which you do not deserve. Never imagine the world could not get along without you. Aletjesi . . . 71 Notional ctlonosi Satiety . . . Back row B. Eden, S. Tobias, D. Kenoyer, B. Jensen, C. Streckfuss, P. Pittman, Z. Brown. 2nd row W. Brown, D. Lawson, D. Zook, D. Hopwood, D. Wileoxson, E. Johnson. 1st row E. Brown, K. White, B. Miller, Mr. Braeuninger. DESCRIPTION OK SNAPS 1. Busy Seniors. 2. Working overtime. 2. What do we do next? I. Our cheerleaders in civilian dress. 5. Havin’ a good time? •i. Whatcha’ lookin’ at? 72 v rwiV« o n ;; C ro1 U Bob Clemene 5. Bob Campbell 6. Joe 7. T- 2S?S ! ?: B2t vRut 10 Sari Bob Nelbert 12. John 13. Donnie 2Q ?nili% 15A, Mn£tha Biwnor 17. Dorothy 18. . Pete 20. wlleen B. 21. Karc-nret 22. Knesle 2 . Eileen K. 2-U. Kenneth 25. 9hlr: Jlo vosi Nicjltt . . . A ceremony impressive and beautiful was our annual Honor Night, the occasion on which the senior basketball players, managers, and cheerleaders i-eceive their treasured “A”. Entering to the accompaniment of a stately march, girls representing the four classes and escorted by members of the squad formed an inverted “V”. The senior players and their partners made up the cross-bar, thus forming a huge “A”. Presid- ing over the ceremony was the Honor Night Queen, Carol Hodgen, who, after being crowned by the retiring queen, presented the letters and made a farewell address. She was assisted by her maid of honor, Kassie Wood. This year’s Honor Night held memories of girls in pastel formals, a lovely queen, and sad goodbyes to those who have served A. C. H. S. for four years. A complete line of march follows: Bill Wasilewski----------------------- Joan Doggett-------------------------- Donald Smith-------------------------- Rose Ann Soboul----------------------- Phil Rath----------------------------- Marilyn Cantrall---------------------- Roland Florence----------------------- Pat Wasilewski------------------------ Ronald Lott —------------------------- Eileen Bennett------------------------ Gene Irwin —-------------------------- Carol Forden-------------------------- Bob Bednarko-------------------------- Betty Walkup-------------------------- Delbert Johnson----------------------- Doris Wilcoxson----------------------- Ed. Jankauski------------------------- Betty Eden-------------:-------------- Phil Wagner —------------------------- Betty Jensen-------------------------- Bob Clemens--------------------------- Betty Ruth Miller--------------------- Bob Neibert--------------------------- Don Hopwood--------------------------- Kassie Wood--------------------------- Carol Hodgen — Eleanor Brown Richard Streckfuss ----Shirley Tobias ----Wayne Brown — Eloise McQuinn -----Bud Goodson -----Martha Britz — Frank Freeman Margaret Adams — Edward Goldsby Eileen Kinner — Richard Powell — Dorothy Lawson — Charles Ferguson -------Joan Miller — Dick Glasscock — Marilyn Satorius — John Wasilewski — Margaret Croft — Kenneth White — Phyllis Pittman Joe Jankauski — Evelyn Johnson Tom McIntyre — Vera Gustavson 77 — Notice Now that you’ve looked at all the pictures and read all the jokes, how about taking time out to read our Diary and reminiscences? Thanks! OaA jbiaAy . . . SEPTEMBER 2. School days, School days, good old golden rule days—They began again today and all seems the same except we have new faces taking the place of last year’s seniors and a new program schedule. Instead of 8, 40 min. periods we have 6, 60 min. periods and 1, 25 min. for band. 4. Starting the year out fine; seems as though everyone’s still a little green and can’t take the heat here in the building. We were dismissed at 2:30. 5. “Jeepers, aren’t they beauties? The prettiest I’ve ever seen.” I’m quoting the seniors today as they received their shiny new class rings, pins, and necklaces. 12. Baseball season opened today when our big leaguers traveled to Greenview to win 23-7. Keep it up boys. 13. A sweet bunch of Jr. girls planned a wiener roast at Indian Point tonite. Every- one had a swell time. 17. Seems like the students of A. C. H. S. are very big eaters this year and haven’t had time to fill their enlarged tummys so the 40 min. noon hour has been increased to 50 min. Satisfied now, you pigs? 18. Who was the guy going around school with that proud papa look today? You guessed it—Mr. Taylor has a new baby son. 19. Base ball team journeyed to Elkhart today; looks like they lost their rabbit foot tor just a foot). The final score was 10-3 in favor of Elkhart. 25. Today F. H. A. held their first meeting of the year. There are about 34 little girls interested in being Future Homemakers. Also a group of sophisticated senior girls planned a hambuarger fry at Lake Spfld. tonite. Yum! Yum! 30. Baseball game here with Tallula and Athens popped back with a win of 12-3. Thanks, boys for a happy ending to our first month of school. OCTOBER 1. Some sobs and some shouts of delight as the junior play cast was announced today. Happy landings, juniors. We received three new typewriters and the basket- ball boys are selling raffle tickets to help pay for the new suits, sweatpants, and jackets. 3. Gee, look at the snappy seniors gliding through the halls. You guessed it, senior with the Yankees coming out on top. 8. I’m not going, you can never tell what these upper classmen will do,” was a comment among freshmen girls as the F. H. A. party was given in their honor with SNAPS 1. Honor Nile 2. Honor Xite 2.- Waiting for someone? I. Our lettermen. 5. The Coronation. G. More pretty formals. 7. Practice makes perfect. 8. Good one! 9. Big crowd for honor night. 10. Band in action. 11. Working hard, Jim? 12. Farmers of tomorrow. 12. Can’t you read it Eileen? U. Watch the birdie. 15. My but we’re busy. 1G. Startled, I-ouie? 17. I-et’s have a hamburger fry. 18. Nature study. 19. Studious Sophomores. 20. A. C. H. S. on a dark night. 78 A • • (Dun jbiany (Gout.) initiation as the main entertainment. 9-10. The poor faculty, we were awfully sorry you had to go to Institute for 2 whole days. 13. Oh moan. This can’t be me (or can it?) Why is it people never think they take a good picture? If you haven’t guessed already the seniors received their proofs today. 16. Report Cards came out and—Mr. Braeuninger talked to assembly. I wonder why? Maybe we’re just naturally dumb. 17. Whew. Another one of those and I’ll be crawling home. With all this nice weather the girls gym classes have been taking hikes. 20. Since Mr. Taylor’s been on a chili diet without his wife to cook for him, some senior girls stole him away from junior play practice and took him home where they made fudge. Basketball practice started today. 21. Our F. F. A. boys traveled to Soldiers Field, Chicago, for the International Har- vester Exhibit. I heard they had a wonderful time on the train. 23. There have been all kinds of wrecked nerves running around study hall today. Tomorrow night is the junior play. We’ve got our fingers crossed for you, kids. 24. May I have your autograph? Your performance was superb. Yes the junior play was a hit. 27. By cracky, that’s a pretty classy group, don’t you think? Sr. group pictures arrived today. NOVEMBER 1. Mr. Taylor looks like a proud papa again, but not this time—his wife just arrived home. Now, everybody’s happy. 6. Shall I or shall I not was the question in many a student’s mind today as assem- bly adjourned to gym for cheerleader tryouts. 13. You vote for that class motto and I’ll never speak to you again or that color or that flower, or, or--seniors picked the above today. 14. November showers will bring rainy days as we are jutting up with today. But cur gallant little band braved the storm and went into the Armory at Springfield to see the United States Marine Band. 18. Crowds poured into the gym tonite as we played our first game of basketball for this year against San Jose. We won 56-26. A bang up start, don’t you think? 21. Out of school while the city fixes water supply. “Wow, am I thirsty!” We played our first game away tonite at Mt. Pulaski. Bob N. fell and hurt his knee; the boys pulled through with a 44-34 win. 27-28. Thanksgiving vacation. Two whole days to EAT and sleep. Don’t over-eat, my fine feathered friends, but then I know you wouldn’t! DECEMBER 1. Whew! I think the seats will have to be enlarged. Looks as though everyone’s gained from 5-10 pounds over Thanksgiving vacation. Mr. Roy must have outdone us all, he didn’t make it back tbday. 2. Oh you lucky, lucky people, would you like my autograph? The seniors all looked like movie stars (ahem) in their individual sr. picture. Good retouching, you know. 15. Moo, Meow, Bow wow, during the senior party, a menagerie was turned loose (The seniors). 17. New equipment came flooding into old A. C. H. S. today (in a row boat) we re- ceived two new flute cases and now the typing room is unanimous in new typewriters. 18. F. F. A. had one of their regular meetings. Something is wrong with the water supply so this afternoon we were excused from school and we don’t have to return until Monday. 19. Band members had to crawl out of bed to come to band practice for the Xmas concert. Tonight Feitschans bounded out on our gym floor and was beaten. Something 81 OuA. jbtasuf . . . happened to the lights they all went out. The cheerleaders led yells in dark to keep crowd occupied. 21. This afternoon the band gave their eloquent Christmas Concert in the A. C. H. S. assembly. Their next appointment will be at “Carnegie Hall.” 22. Back to school this beautiful freezing day after our vacation over repair of water supply. Tonite the singing canaries of Athens High under Mr. Mac went Christmas caroling. 23. This afternoon we had our Christmas program in assembly, gifts were distribut- ed and later dancing. “Merry Christmas, everyone”. 29. Clinton Holiday Tournament opened today and the team and cheering section traveled there for the 1st of 3 successive days of ball. We played E. Rockford and came out a little behind 31-55. 30. Back to Clinton today, we played Wheaton and did Athens ever shine! We won 48-37. 31. New Year’s Eve and everyone drove back to Clinton this evening to see Athens and Maine in the Consolation game. E. Rockford won 1st in tourney, Clinton 2nd. Who was 3rd? ATHENS. JANUARY 5. The return of the Desperadoes (and are the typing classes desperate?) Everyone keeps putting 47, instead of 48. 6. We’re off! We’re off! A. G. tourney opens tonite; we played Petersburg and 53-40. 8. Yea, Athens; Semi-Finals of A. G. tourney opened; we played Petersburg and won 32-51. 9. “123-321, we’ve got a team that’s A no, 1”. We ca meout with a first, defeating Easton 72-39, and Mason City won from Petersburg the consolation game. 15. Oh! What a day, we had semester exams. F. F. A. meeting tonite. 16. Third 6 weeks ends today and everybody’s taking it easy after the big blow up. 19. You know this lovely book you’ve been reading; well, the staff for this best seller was chosen on Jan. 19, 1948. 20. A mighty roar was heard today as the Ripsnorters (Fresh) and Warriors (Soph) started their magazine sales. 22. We had an assembly speaker this morning, Mr. C. H. Walter, who told us about narcotics. Also the jr. and sr. girls had a basketball game and the srs. won 6-0. keeping their slate clean of never being beaten all 4 yrs. Soph won over Fresh. 23. Seems as though last nite during the game with Easton a certain fellow on our team felt sorry for them and made a basket for them. How about that? He soon made it up though with a basket for Athens. Final score was 49-42. 26. Jolly jrs. of A. C. H. S. got together tonite for the 1st time this year for a class party. Also today individual pictures were taken. I bet that camera was a wreck. 31. “Do you think they’ll ever get back?” Mr. Mac and 7 band members journeyed to Jacksonville to participate in 120 piece mass band Festival. FEBRUARY 1. The group that went to Jacksonville last Sat is back at school and their report reveals a wonderful time. 2. A relief from history was enjoyed today a sseniors chose their invitations for commencement. 4. These F. F. A. Boys are as regular as rain dripping from a slanted roof when it comes to their meetings. 9. Assembly was called and 5 seniors opened their business of selling subscriptions to the annual. 82 • • (DuA. jbiciAy (Cotti.) . 10. Group pictures taken for annual. 11. A certain bunch of sr. girls slid into a ditch while making their way to New Salem for the dedication of the Friendship Train. 12. Lincoln’s birthday. No school. 33. Game with Mr. Pulaski postponed because of deep snow. Honor Night queen and attendant were elected. 17. Tonight we played the zippiest game of the season at Jacksonville. We played a 3 min. overtime and lost 70-72. Team wore new suits. 24. Honor Night ceremony took place in gym between the games with Routt. The girls looked swell in their formals. The boys came out with a win for their last game on the home floor. 27. Warriors won their last scheduled game of season at New Berlin. Thanks, boys, for an exciting basketball season. 28. The 2 Jr. girls who went with Miss McGraw to Petersburg for district speech Contest came out fine too. MARCH 2-5. Our Warriors just buzzed through Havana and marched home with a first in the Regional Tourney. 16-19. Team at state tourney The rest of the school are spending their time by the radio. 22. The chorus is practicing for the minstrel. Only 3 more days. 26. Good Friday and school is dismissed for the holidays. 30. 1st day back from Easter Holiday. 31. Preparations were under way for the annual F. F. A. Banquet today. APRIL 1. Today’s April Fools’ Day and everyone is acting like one. 3. District Music Contest at Petersburg today. Athens came through with some seconds and firsts. Nice going kids. 9. Fifth 6 weeks ends. My, how time does fly. Minstrel tonite. 12. Senior play practice is in session. Don’t worry, Mr. Taylor, they will learn their parts by the 30th. 23. Today the band traveled to Petersburg for the Band Festival. MAY 7. Senior Play. 10-13. District baseball tourney. Hope we win. 15. Juniors invited seniors to the annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet which was held at the Elks Club. Everyone had a “choppin’ ” good time, as well as enjoying the swell program. 19. Seniors are very busy as they take their second semester exams. 21. Shall we just say the “end” or that the seniors spent their last hours of school at ACHS today. 23. Baccalaureate; seniors marched down the aisles tonite and took their places to listen to their “own” baccalaureate services. What’s the verdict on these four years of school, pals? Was it like dragging a ton of bricks through a ten mile stretch of marsh or was it like the wink of an eye? 27. The underclassmen have been working their fingers to the bone with semesters. Srs. are practicing for commencement. 28. Now is the hour when we must say goodbye, soon you’ll be---------? That’s the question in the seniors’ hearts as they received their diplomas and congratulations tonight. I hope that who ever reads these memories of 47' and 48' will enjoy it as much as the students of A. C. H. S. have enjoyed living them. E. J. B. 83 To find the length of the Equator, simply pace off the distance from the center of the earth to the surface, double it, and multiply by 3.1459265, or thereabouts. When you’re through with the multiplication you may be so tired you won’t care how long ANYTHING is. But if you still want something to do. divide the answer by your age on your next birthday, add the day of the month and subtract your phone number. The answer will be amazing. ASTOUNDING FACTS ABOUT THE EQUATOR If yarn the length of the equator were knitted into a beanie for the Capitol Build- ing in Washington, its dome would be nice and warm, and there’d be enough left over for a muffler for the White House. If the equator were twice as long as it is, it’d go around the earth two times. If the equator were any shorter than it is, it wouldn’t quite reach around the earth. North of the equator, water whirls with a clockwise motion. South of it water whirls with a counter-clockwise motion. At the Poles, however, water stands still. No wonder. It’s ice. Your hair curls to the right above the equator, and to the left below it. It's fun to stand on this imaginary line and watch the girls’ uncurl and recurj as they pass from north to south. SNAPS Must be a. lough exercise. 2. Learning to cook. 2. Line forms at right. I. Bating again as usual. 5. Kassie displaying her wares. G. Dick Tracy? 7. Hetty in a serious mood. X. Copying Pat? 9. Band of the future. 0. Junior Play. 1J. Noon Edition. 1� . do - re - me - 16. No sales talk, St iffy? 17. Rabbit digging after Mars. IS. After the play was over. lib Oh Boy! Another experiment. 20. Our businesslike ad salesmen. 21. G. 1. Farmers. 12. Our sailor classmate. 12. Another book due. My. my. 14. On the job. 15. do - re - me - 84 SUCCESS TO THE SENIOR CLASS ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL EDWARD J. BARRETT Secretary of State WILSON and WHYMER COAL CO. MINE, At PETERSBURG. ILLINOIS OFFICE At ATHENS, ILLINOIS H. B. WILSON, Owner LINCOLN TRAIL TURKEY FARM Athens, Illinois H B WILSON CO. Manufacturers Athens, Illinois QUALITY APPAREL FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY GIFT SHOP BOOKSHOP RADIO AND RECORD SHOP TOY SHOP THE STORE THAT QUALITY BUILT SPRINCf'JELD , ILLINOIS COMPLIMENTS OF GRAY’S FOOD DRINK Eighth South Grand Springfield, Illinois FRANK AND GROVER SCHROCK 78 YEARS OF QUALITY HOME FURNISHINGS A. DIRKSEN SONS Springfield, Illinois Compliments Eddy Coal Company HOLLAND CANTRALL Your Jeweler ILLINOIS 218 South Sixth Street Springfield Illinois Compliments EDWARDS MOTOR SALES INC. FRAZER DISTRIBUTOR — KAISER DEALER P. C. EDWARDS 119-123 North Ninth St. President Springfield, Illinois Phonne 5763 GRIEME BROS. FARM MACHINERY J. I. Case Minneapolis—Moline GMC Trucks Oldsmobile Cars DeLaval Milkers Separators Deep Freeze Milk Coolers Complete Line of General Electric Appliances Goodyear Tires Opposite CAPITAL AIRPORT Phone 6425 Springfield, Illinois Edw. H. Richter Sons LAWRENCE GRANT MEAT PACKING PLANT GENERAL HAULING Dial: 3-2541 A them Plant — Andrew, Illinois Illinois CAMERA SHOP DEVELOPING PRINTING - ENLARGING GREETING CARDS - — GIFTS 320 South 5 ill Street Springfield, Illinois DERRY HARDWARE HOME APPLIANCES and FARM SUPPLIES — PAINTS Phone 294 Petersburg, Illinois HARDWARE B.P.S. PAINTS GARDEN FIELD SEEDS BABY CHICKS SUPPLIES Shop at Krells Save ALVIN KRELL CO. 808 E. Jeff. St. Ph. 35647 GRADUATES We Congratulate You Bridge Jewelry Co. Inc. JEWELERS 215 So. Fifth Springfield, III. Mack Withrow Garage LUBRICA T ION-GASOLINE-OIL Welding and Ignition Service Phone Sherman W’mville 4903 Illinois Compliments of SIKKING’S 116-118 A. 6th. Springfield Illinois ALLISON COMPANY Barr Station ALLISON And ARCADY FEEDS CUSTOM GRINDING BURRUS HYBRID SEED CORN Phone A thens I I 6-21 PETERSBURG OBSERVER SERVING MENARD CO. Since 1874 Compliments RAY’S of RADIO SERVICE Complete Line Of CALVERT’S RADIO TUBES BARBER SHOP ALL MAKES SERVICED Athens, Illinois BARKER-GOLDMAN-LUBIN CO. THE BUILDERS DEPT. STORE 30(W. A in lit St. Springfield, Illinois Phone 2-8881 - EDDIE WATTLING INC. - “SPRINGFIELD’S FRIENDLIEST STORE’ Ken Richards Leo Sprague Olie Leefer 5 19 North Side Square MEN’S WEAR Eddie Wattling Jr. Dick Clover Bobbie Wattling Phares Service Station Walter E. Bruns’ West Side Highway 66 ORPHEUM Phone - W'niville 10402 - Sherman, III. RECREATION PALACE CANDY, SOFT DRINKS Orpheum Theatre Building PRODUCERS ICE CREAM 2-0130 SCHAFER’S FEEDS Springfield, Illinois Compliments HODGEN CAFE To The Petersburg, Illinois GRADUATING CLASS Of ’48 ARCHIE ZOOK SPORTING GOODS FOR ALL SPORTS YOUNG OLD FISHMANS THE STORE OF VALUES Springfield 607 E. Washington Illinois SALES RENTAL SERVICE NEW USED TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES A. B. DICK DUPLICATORS SUPPLIES TYPEWRITER SERVICE COMPANY 206 E. Monroe St. Springfield Illinois QUALITY FARM SUPPLIES 1. Purina Chows 2. Seeds Fertilizer 3. Kur Fees Paint 4. Baby Chicks 5. Poultry Equipment Dirks Canterbury, Inc. Phone - 18 Petersburg, fllinois MARR’S GARAGE EARL MARR, Prop. Dealer In GASOLINE OIL Contrail, Illinois Phone - Contrail 2231 BLANKENBERG PHOTOGRAPHERS Kanl(ol( ee, 1 llinois Makers of Einbeck Portraits ORIGINATORS OF PHOTO-ANNUALS T. Helen Irving O. HYBRID SEED CORN “HOME GROWN TO SERVE YOUR NEED” C E CANTERBURY SEED CO. Contrail, Illinois Phone 2541 AMRHEINS FOR QUALITY PRINTING SEE HOLSUM THE ATHENS FREE PRESS BREAD A thens Illinois LINLEY E. WHITE t CONTRACTOR Contrail, Illinois Phone 2587 Contrail RAYMOND F. BURKHARDT Distributor For RAY'S CAN CHILLI RAY'S POTATO CHIPS 2000 S. 3ll, Street Springfield, III. ELEC TRIC ACETYLENE Harry Potish Irwin Polish THE HUB CLOTHIERS WELDING 623 East Washington Street STANDARD PRODUCTS Springfield, Illinois CANTRALL GARAGE CLOTHING FURNISHINGS FOR MEN BOYS Contrail, Illinois Complete Stock Of Dean Silvp Phone 245 1 Uniform Working Clothes Shoes For The Entire Family Telephone 2-1415 JOHN W CURRY CLOVER FARM STORES Phone — Contrail 2291 Contrail, Illinois WOOLEN GARMENTS CLEANED BY US ARE GUARANTEED AGAINST DAMAGE BY MOTHS FOR SIX MONTHS CHAPMAN’S LAUNDERS CLEANERS DYERS Springfield Illinois Compliments Of Hall Beauty Shop Leland Ruth Ann Allis Chalmers Tractors, Combines Tractor Drawn Equipment Hoists, Wagons, Trailers AC Repair Parts Complete Service Krell Implement Co. R.R. 5, Peoria Rd. Phone 2-8333 BABCOCK’S Compliments Of Refrigeration Service A thens Illinois Jensen Bros. Phone 91 Res. 46-12 24 HOUR SERVICE GARAGE ESTABLISHED 1939 HAROLD PREHN INC. 412-24 South Fourth St. Springfield, Illinois ' YOUR FRIENDLY DODGE And PLYMOUTH DEALER'' SALES And SERVICE SIMMONS SELF-SERVING SUPER MARKET GROCERIES MEATS Phone 134 Athens, III. SCHULZE BUTTER NUT COE’S BOOK STORE Monroe at Sixth BREAD Springfield Illinois ALWAYS FRESH! BOOKS KODAKS STATIONERY SCHOOL SUPPLIES JOHNSON’S CAFE HOME OF FINER FOODS ROSZELL’S ICE CREAM Athens, Illinois HENRY F. LONG SON PLUMEING HEATING 221 South 11 th St. Phone 35523 Springfield, Illinois HOWARD W. BARLOW HENNESSEY JEWELER FLORIST Phone 2-721 1 CALL 2-6878 Broadwell Building FOR FLOWERS 103 N. 5lh Street 1107 N. First Street Springfield, Illinois Springfield Illinois BUICK CHEVROLET AHRENKIEL MOTOR SALES Phone 6-20 Athens, Illinois THOMAS L. CANTRALL DRUGGIST Athens, Illinois “Try The Drugstore First” QUALITY SERVICE Herff-Jones Company IKE MASON CLASS RINGS LIMESTONE COMMENCEMENT HAULED SPREAD ANNOUNCEMENTS ON FARM Indianapolis, Indiana Phone — 152 or 18 Jewelers To The Class of 1948 E. H. Hall John J. Shiel Athens Illinois YOUR BANK Constantly in the minds of the officers and directors of this bank is the desire to serve the community better; to develop a closer- working, co-operative understanding with the people; to be progressive; and to promote general prosperity, when consistent with sound business practice. ATHENS STATE BANK Athens, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation CANTRALL’S CASH STORE DRY GOODS. SHOES GROCERIES. FRESH MEATS Athens New Berlin Middletown Seed and Fertilizer Baby Cbicks - - - Paints CANTERBURY HYBRIDS BARR COAL CO. Ruhms Rock Phosphate Producers of PURINA CHOWS QUALITY COAL Sweet Canterbury Athens Illinois SEED CO. Phone 16 28814 406 N. 5 th. Springfield PETERSBURG PLUMBING HEATING CO. MILO F. VOGT I I 3-1 15 North Main Street Petersburg, Illinois GENERAL ELECTRIC APPLIANCES OIL BURNERS IRON FIREMAN STOKERS Telephone 80 Compliments of PRODUCERS DAIRY Ninth Jefferson Springfield, Illinois Phone 5771 DIAMONDS - WATCHES RINGS - JEWELRY SILVERWARE Compliments of DR. P G WHITE HARRY E. STOUT DENTIST JEWELER Phone 1 15 Springfield, Illinois 315 So. 5th. St. Petersburg Illinois G. L. BAUGHER McCORMICK-DEERING FARM MACHINERY And FULL LINE OF REPAIRS Athens Creenvier� Fancy Prairie Williamsville Phone 80-20 Athens, Illinois MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU and FARMERS SUPPLY COMPANY Petersburg, Illinois ORGANIZED FOR SERVICE TO ALL MENARD COUNTY PEOPLE Phone 443 Phone 203-2 We Specialize On TALON ZIPPERS L F Weisenmeyer Co. 419 E. Washington St. Springfield Illinois See INGRAM For BAILING - WELDING GENERAL HAULING ROBERT INGRAM Phone I 1614 Athens, Illinois MASON’S CAFE FINE MEALS ASSOR TED CONFECTIONS REGULAR DINNERS FOUNTAIN SERVICE Athens, Illinois See GLENN BROWN For HEREFORD CATTLE POLAND CHINA HOGS HYBRID SEED CORN Junction 129 124 Phone 240 A them, Illinois Harold Talkington STANDARD OIL AGENT 306 North Fifth St. Athens, Illinois CLEANERS At Beatrice Boone s Compliments Across from High School Athens, Illinois of DRIVE IN - - - SPRINGFIELD JACK WAGNER 2nd V. Grand PETERSBURG COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Phone 199 Petersburg, Illinois DOWELL Cream Station MOTT SON AND 100 Years of Lincoln Exchange FUNERAL SERVICE Athens, Illinois Phone 1120 Phone 95 We Appreciate Your Trade A thens Illinois INSURANCE BONDING And REAL ESTATE DR. E W HODGSON BATES DENTIST Insurance Agency Athens, Illinois Petersburg Illinois Compliments of GEORGE C. WHITNEY Stuart Broadwell Co. WRITES Northwest Cor. Square All Forms of Insurance Springfield Illinois and PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST T elephone Bonding Protection 2-4404 Phone 53 A thens Illinois CULVER FARMERS COOP. CO. CHARLES FISHER Dealers In CUSTOM FARM WORK i GRAIN. FENCE. SEEDS. ETC GENERAL HAULING At CULVER STATION Phone 2247 P. 0. Athens, Illinois Cantrall Illinois Telephone 65-1 3 RODEE COLONIAL Compliments THEATRES of Mr. Mrs. W. ]. Rodell CHANDLER and BROWN Sons “Favorites With Famous Feeders” Manufactured by Joe Schafer Sons SPRINGFIELD Fenton’s Poultry feeds, Athens, III. HUDSPETH Implement Produce Dealer In MASSEY-HARRIS Schafer’s Elevator, Cantrall, III. IMPLEMENTS TRACTORS Distributors NORGE APPLIANCES This Year Raise FUL-O-PEP FEEDS SCHAFER CHICKS CREAM PRODUCE BETTER QUALITY Poultry Remedies Supplies PRODUCTION - VITALITY Phone 32 Petersburg, III. 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 Phone 555 Athens Petersburg OAKLEY SERVICE STATION STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS'' Athens, Illinois Compliments of Capitol City Paper Co. Dial 255 1 1 Springfield Illinois Compliments of Inlaws Incorporated INSULATION ENGINEERS CELOTEX INSULATION COMBINATION Storm Screen Windows D. B. FINNEY FARMERS PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST LUMBER CO. WALGREEN AGENCY We Have A New Stock Of Phone 410 LUMBER and FLOORING WIRE FENCE. STEEL Petersburg, Illinois CREOSOTED POSTS Athens, Illinois Compliments of LAWSON’S “66” GAS STATION Phone — 62 Compliments of PETER VREDENBURGH LUMBER CO. ROOFING SPECIALTY DEPT. Roofing Siding Insulation Termite Control All IVorl( Guaranteed Aluminum Combination Storm Windows Screens Metal Wall Tile Materials Labor Furnished Phone 2-5525 3rd Jefferson Sts. Springfield HARDWARE - HAND and POWER TOOLS HOUSEWARES - ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Laxvn Seed — Garden Tools — Fine Cutlerp 422 East Adams Street Telephone 5416 In The Downstairs PLAY SHOP Complete lines of Sporting Goods.. Hobbies and Tops HARDWARE Readers of the 1947-48 Athenian can show their appreciation by patronizing the various business establishments listed on the preceding pages. The publication of this yearbook would not have been possible without the aid of these friends of A. C. H. S. We of the staff extend to them our most sincere thanks. 110 Q(ddjuUt . . . Goldfish are just small carp who are guilty of swimming around in public. There’s an old story which I refrain from telling, about a boy who had a pet goldfish named Herman, who used to seem to like to flop around on the kitchen table while his master was changing the water in the bowl. Each day the youngster would leave his fish out of the water longer, until eventually the amazing animal learned to stay out of it continuously. He became the boy’s constant companion on hikes into the woods, flopping along behind him like a dog-fish. One day the boy walked across a bridge over a river, and the goldfish, failing to see a wide gap between the boards, fell through into the river and drowned. (If Bob Ripley is reading this, I apologize.) I cannot vouch for the truth of this tale, for though I happen to have been that very goldfish, I’m not at all sure who the little boy was. Goldfish have a delightful and wholly interesting set of facial expressions— fear, apprehension, joy, anticipation, imperturbation. Only trouble is, the expressions are all the same. It’s a wonder someone hasn't thought of calling goldfish dealers Spawn-brokers. The goldfish is a Cyprinoid, and is glad he is too doggoned dumb to know it. He’d have a tough time pronouncing it, too. He is one of the same family as the barbels, tenches, breams, chubs, dace and loaches. If there was a fish called a phoith- boinder, he’d probably be related to him, too; a goldfish is not choosy. The reason all these relatives of the goldfish aren't displayed in glass bowls is simply the lack of a publicity agent. Goldfish do not thrive long in carbolic acid. Ill GIgM. Poem . . . Full of ginger Full of pep, Shoulder to shoulder Step by step. Visions glorious. Ideals high I he Class of 48 passes by. No blare of trumpet, No beat of drum, But full of business. We’ve made things hum. With leaders splendid. And records high. The Class of ’48 passes by. Armed with a courage. Full of vim. We think we can So we re bound to win! Hats off, fellows. Your colors fly! The Class of 48 is passing by. So, full of ginger, pep and vim. With a “good days work” And the same old grin. With many a sigh, And many a shout The Class of ’48 passes out. 112