Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 142 of the 1942 volume:

� DEDICATION We, the Members of the Staff, dedicate the 1942 volume of The Atalanta to the graduates of Atlanta High School who are serving in the armed forces of our coun-try--on the land, in the air, and on the sea I OUR HIGH SCHOOL MEMORY BOOK We did not just gather and arrange pictures--a worthless task. We did not write pages just because we wore asked; We were storing up souvenirs, the tokens of school and class. In each niche there is hidden a happy memory of the past. In each picture there is the image of some friendly teacher, lad or lass. No care3, no joys; no sorrows that you may come to know. We hope can erase or blur the memories of the Atlanta we cherish so. When many a year has come and gone, We hope you will forget the worries of ages. The sorrows that have come to pa3s. And just by turning the ATALANTA pages. Dwell in days of A. C. H. S.--a glorious past. I % f BOARD OF EDUCATION FACULTY BOARD OF EDUCATION Barrett Rogers, President Charles Few, Secretary Barrett Rogers Alex Hoblit Roy Colaw Gus Adams Charles Few FACULTY Front Row: C. Beck, B.- Close, C. Wright, M. Schroeder, P. Merrj Back Row: M. Bushell, J. Bentfeld, E. Knowles, D, Deitz C. H. Wright, B, S.; A. M. Sup't. and Practical Math. Illinois Wesleyan University of Illinois Dorothy Deitz, B. Ed. Social Science, Physical Ed. 111. State Normal University University of Colorado Washington University University of Illinois Martha F. Schroeder, B. S. Home Economics and English Blackburn Junior College University of Illinois Beulah Close, A. B. English and Latin Blackburn Junior College Eureka College McMurray College Charles F. Beck, B. Ed. Mathematics Coach and Physical Education 111. State Normal University Esther Knowles, P. S. C. Knox Conservatory Oberlin Conservatory Northwestern School of Music University of Colorado American Conservatory Mildred Bushell, B. Ed. Commercial 111. State Normal University University of Colorado Vernon E. Durston, B. Ed. Science Wright Junior College 111. State Normal University Paul Merry, Mus. B; B. S. Instrumental Music Lincoln College •.v .l.y .vv' • ft! ' • - . . • • t SENIORS Richard Applegate Pres. F.F.A. 2 F.F.A. 2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff, Asst. Editor 4 Class Plays 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3-4 Class President 3 Student Council 3 Speech 1 Frances Baker Library Staff 1-2-3-4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 2-3-4 Junior Play Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff, Artist and Theme 4 Junior Red Cross 4 Wilma Brown Transferred from Lawndale Spotlight Editor 4 Atalanta Staff, Literary 4 Raymond Behrends Junior Play Atalanta Staff, Sports 4 Spotlight Staff 4 SENIORS Margaret Long Junior Red Cross 4 Plays 2-3 Glee Club 4 Pron Queen 2 Cheerleader 3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff, Artist and Theme 4 Wirth Borgelt Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Junior Play Sec. and Treas. 3-4 Student Council 3-4 Atalanta Staff, Business Manager 4 Joseph Brandt Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Band 4 Vice President 4 Class Play 3 Cheerleader 4 Sports Manager 2-3 Atalanta Staff, Advertising Editor 4 Student Council 3-4 Jane Pack President 1-2 Student Council 1-2 Sec., Student Council 2 G.A.A. 2-3-4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Pres., Glee Club 3 Atalanta Staff, Literary 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Freshman Play Accompanist, Glee Club 2-3-4 Glee Club Contest 1-2-3-4 SENIORS Peter Faye Transferred to New Winchester, Indiana 2-3 Transferred from New Winchester 4 Glee Club 1-4 Basketball 4 N.Y.A. 4 Atalanta Staff, Advertising 4 Bette Riney Transferred from Clinton 3 Glee Club 4 G.A.A. 3—4 Spotlight Staff 4 Junior Play Atalanta Staff, Calendar 4 Maxine Smith Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Band 2-3-4 Junior Play Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff 4 Vice President 3 John Rollins Transferred from Rankin 4 Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus 4 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Dramatic Club 1-2-3-4 Operetta 2 Minstrel 3 Speech 1-2-3-4 Business Manager of Mirror Staff Commercial Club 3 Band 1-2-3-4 Pep Club 2-3-4 4 SENIORS Helen Twomey Glee Club 1-2-4 G.A.A. 4 Play 3 Editor-in-Chief Atalanta 4 Pres., Student Council 4 Vice Pres., Student Council 3 Vice President 1 Home Economics Club 3 Harlan Warrick Glee Club 1-2 Spotlight Staff 4 Baseball 2-3-4 President 4 F.F.A. 2-3-4 Atalanta Staff, Sports 4 Basketball 2-4 Pres., F.F.A. 3 Paul Williams Basketball 1-2-3-4 Baseball 1-2-3-4 Track 2-3 Class Play 3 Atalanta Staff, Hunor 4 Nellie Vogt Glee Club 1-2-3-4 Glee Club Contest 1-2-3-4 Spotlight Staff 4 Atalanta Staff, Snapshots 4 CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 38, twenty-two eager-to-learn freshies entered the Atlanta Community High School. There were ten boys and exactly one dozen girls. With Mr. Bentfeld as our class advisor, we elected the following officers: jane Pack, president; Helen Two mey, vice-president; and Gitana Ililler, secretary-treasurer. Pour of our classmates participated in the Freshman play. In glee club nine'Freshman girls and three Freshman boys learned to sing songs, both classical and popular, under the able direction of Miss Knowles, Three of our members were in the speech class. To top all of this off, we shall turn to the scene o f sports. Two boys took part in baseball and seven in basketball. In the fall of 39, our Sophomore class consisted of twenty-three members. Under the guidance of Miss Kimball we chose the following officers: Jane Pack, president; Har- lan Warrick, vice-president; and Gitana Miller, secretary-treasurer. In this year one of our members, Margaret Long, was e looted prom queen. Five of our members showed their ability on the stage by being in the Sophomore play. Ton girls and two boys warbled in the glee club and two girls were members of tho school band. Eight boys; with Joe Brandt as manager, were on the basketball team, four on the baseball team, and one in track. In the fall of ’40 our Junior class was composed o f twenty-one members. With Miss Knowles and Miss Allen as our advisors, we elected the following class officers: Richard Applegate, president; Maxine Smith, vice-president; and Wirth Borgelt, secretary-treasurer. Turning to the sport scenes, we note that four boys were on the basketball squad and six were on the baseball team. Three girls and four boys were also in glee club, and three of our class mates were in band. In this year we presented the Junior-Senior banquet at Hotel Rogers in Bloomington. As our big event of the year, we presented- our first big three-act .play, In Walked Judy , in which twelve members of our class took part. Our Senior class of '42 was composed of sixteen members with Mi3s Bushell and Miss Deitz as out advisors. We elected tho following officers: Harlan Warriclq president; Joe Brandt, vice-president; and Wirth Borgelt, secretary-treasurer. In this our Senior year, four members of our class were on the basketball team and three in baseball. Our class was well represented i n tho glee club with seven girls and three boys participating, al3o we ha dthreo members of our class in band. One of our members al s o took active part in speech work. Our Senior'class presented their big throe act play, The Night Owl , on Friday, April 24 Ton members of our CLASS WILL WE, THE SENIOR CLASS of the A. C, H. S. do on this 'Twenty-Ninth day of May, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-Two, hereby will and bequeath the following: FIRST: To the school building, we leave all'erasers, pencil stubs, old chewing gum wads, carved up desks, and any thing else of an educational nature. SECOND: To the Faculty, we leave the feeling of relief that we will not be back next year. THIRD: To the Junior Class as a whole, we leave our books, such as they are, for future reference. Also we will you all our good times as Seniors of Atlanta High School. FOURTH: To individuals of the Junior Class w e 1 eave the following: Joe Brandt's trumpet playing ability to Jim Montgomery and Rosellen Hoerr. We feel his ability is great enough to give you each an ample amount, Helen Twomey’s clever ideas, sparkling personality, and ability to adapt herself to any situation (no matter at what cost, poor Elmer) to Bobbie Dreher. Jane Pack’s deep love for her boy friend to Florence Hardin. Maxine Smith's c a r-driving ability to John Applegate and Robert Kindred. Boys, we know you have both had accidents, but we know the ability you inherit from Maxine will prevent this in the future. Bette Riney’s engagement ideas t o Doris Horn and Pat Eaton. Wilma Brown's rules f o r study to Marian Rogers and Geneva McLean. Girls, you must carry these out to the letter. (A) Dick Applegate's exceptional ability to get along with the girls of A. C. H. S., to Ward Taylor and Kenneth Cook. Paul Williams' amazing athletic talents (if you don't believe it ask Paul) to his brother. Perry. Bucket Borgelt leaves his good grades to Marguerite Speciale. Marguerite, we feel you will need these to graduate after your poor showing this year. John ollins’ ways of adapting himself t o the environment of Atlanta High to Ralph Bristow and Mary Purcell. Nellie Vogt wills her fine attendance record to Charlie Hubner and Jean Kappel. If you use this record as a standard, you will find yourselves in school five days a week instead of two or three, Raymond Behrends' cigarette smoking capacity goes to intrepid Eugene Fordham. Although a plug of Horseshoe i s more in Gene’s line, we think he can take care of both. Margaret Long, not having exercised the u se of the A s”-which were willed to her last year, now passes them on to Ruth Cochran and Donald Turner, in the hopes that they won’t have to pass them on next year. Harlan Warrick gives his list of names and addresses of girls in other towns to Betty Bateman and Betty Minick, knowing you girls will call on those who have brothers your age. Pete Faye's dynamic aptitude for getting his work done at home and at school to Betty Menzel and Barbara-Mitchell. We feel this is more than adequate for you girls, so yo u should get along very well. Frances Baker allows her perfect physical education attendance record to pass to Shirley Bishop. Shirley, if you use this as a pattern you will have fewer cuts next year. So feeling that our days are numbered, we, in the presence of two witnesses, hereby affix our sign and seal. Advisor Catalina Island Wednesday May 24, 1962 Dear Diary, I want to tell you about some interesting places, and some old friends of mine, that I saw on my trip home from the East coast last week. I just don't know where to begir I saw so much. I suppose at the beginning would be the best place. Times Square in New York is the busiest place I've ever been. There are so many people] I saw and heard something that I have never witnessed before--soap-box orators. I went closer so that I might be able to hear what the orator was saying, and he looked very familiar. I stopped and listened carefully, finally it dawned on me who he was—John Rollins! from old A. C. H. St, my high school alma Mater. I tried to speak to John, but was unable to get close enough to him. So I took a taxi from the Square t o La Guadia F ield, where I was to leave by plane in ten minutes; made it just in time. Boarded the plane with the pilot and co-pilot, who were the last to enter. The pilot asked me my age. I thought him rather-inquisitive so didn't answer. When I was seated he stopped, told me that his name was Peter Faye and he w as thirty-seven years old; then walked o n up the aisle toward the cabin; I began thinking; Peter Faye, Peter, Pete, yes, that's it, Pete. We were classmates together long ago. The plane stopped in Cincinnati, and I waited to speak to h im, but when he emerged from the plane, he went directly t o another which was to leave for New York Immediately, so I was unable to talk to him. Stayed over night there and saw the sights. By phone, I contacted the Hotel Hostess, who was to meet me In the lobby, and introduce me to my escort for the evening. She was gracious and had a very charming manner. I seemed to recognize her, but couldn’t recall who 3he was until after she had left me with my escort, who also looked familiar. I didn� 't catch his name so had to ask him what it was. Paul Williams, he said. Not Paul Williams from Atlanta? I asked. But of course it was. I asked him if he knew the Hotel Hostess here, and he said that her name was Maxine Smitl who was also from Atlanta. I began to see light—here in the same city were two friends of mine; we must celebrate! So they took me out and showed me the town. Had a marvelous time. Left Cincinnati at nine that morning for Chicago, where the plane was grounded because of bad weather ahead--had t o stay there for two days until it cleared up. I got settled in a hotel in the morning; in the afternoon, v ent to a museum of old automobiles, which was very interesting. I saw Model T cars of all shapes and sizes. The amazing thing about the museum was the collector. His name was Richard Applegate who started collecting Model T'S when he was in high school. I remember him very well a s one of my classmates. While at the museum I met a gentleman who knew Dick and m so he said. I asked him his name. It was Harlan Warrick. We made an engagement for dinner, theater, and dancing. Met him down stairs in the lobby about seven. While driving through the Loop he was telling me about himself. From a redheaded farmer boy to a handsome playboy in twenty years] He's doing all right by himself. It was a very nice dinner, an amusing corn -cdy, and a wonderful dance orchestra. The orchestra leader was Joe Brandt, another friend of mine; I haven't seen Joe since they were out here two years ago, but he has the s ame fine dance band that he had then. We talked off and on during the evening and decided to have lunch together tomorrow. Didn't get up early that morning; had lunch with Joe, went to the Review a t the Palmer House that afternoon. Joe told me that the chorus girl in the middle was Margaret Long, one of our classmates in high school. I was really surprised at this for Margaret never gave the impression of wanting to be a chorus girl in school. We tried t o see Margaret aftor the Review but couldn't; so I went with Joe to listen to their rehearsal. Upon returning to the Hotel, I received word from the airport that we were flying at midnight. I sent a message to Joe, Harlan, and Margaret telling them Goodbye and Good Luck. Hope to see them soon. I got to- the airport early so I bought a magazine and a paper to read, because I wasn't sleepy and I didn't want to go to bed just yet, I began looking through the magazine and came upon an article written by Frances Baker on the Care of Children. Remembering Frances as one o f my cla ffs-matesTT decided to read the article and found it very interesting. All mothers should road this article, for I th ink they would understand their children better. I laid the magazine down, and started to read the paper when I noticed, on the front page, a picture of a man and woman, who were seeking a divorce. Reading under the picture, I found the man to be the famous brain surgeon, Wirth Borgelt; the woman was his third wife. It seems, so the paper s aid, that he had another love, and was going t o be married the next week. Bud, as we used to call him, always did have trouble with the fair sex in high school. Continuing to read the paper, I saw where a student o f Psychology had written a story about the analysis' of a Hobo. The average Hobo likes to travel, cat very little, sleep very little, and work very little. He isn't lazy; he's just tired all the time. This article stated that the newly elected King of the Hobo Colony was Mr. Raymond Behrends, of t he U-nited States of America. Mr. Behrends was to give a speech over the red and white network to his followers, thanking them for the kingship. The article went on to say that Raymond's past as a Hobo entitled him to become King because of his ability to carry out the Hobo traditions which were stated above in this article. I finished the paper and started for my berth, when the stewardess came up to me. She told me to sit down and fasten my life belt because'we were going to make a forced landing. After landing safely, we were told to go back to bed and everyone obeyed. When we awoke in the morning, the stewardess said that we might leave the ship if w e returned by eleven that same morning. I went up to the farm house, and asked if I could use their car, but it was already inuse by some other passengers. The farmer and I were talking, and he v as telling me about his wife and children. He said that she had attended high school in Atlanta, Illinois, I asked her name and he said it was formerly Bette Riney. I dashed into the house to see Bette just as I heard her scream--she had burned her finger while taking a pan off the stove. We talked about the good times we had had in high school until it was time to return to the plane, I left them standing there v aving to us as v e circled the pasture, before starting on to the coast again. We stopped at Port Worth, Texas, for the night, so that the pilot might get the parts needed for the motor. I went to a real rodeo, which featured a singing cowgirl and the best in horsemen. They were just as advertised. The cowgirl was dressed in an all white outfit and seated on a handsome black horse. The person next to me said the cowgirl's real name v as Nellie Vogt. I remembered a Nellie Vogt in high school but no characteristics of a cov girl, I sent a message-back to the cars asking to speak with her. concerning her school days, but v as unable to do so because she was due out front. She asked me back after the rodeo was over but I could not stay that late because we v ere leaving at six the next morning for Albuquerque, New Mexico. I left my address in hopes that she will write. Arrived in Albuquerque in time for tea. Drove to a quaint little hotel not far from the field, I had ordered my tea and was waiting for it when a group of'.-young ladies came in and sat at my table. They told me that their Dean wanted them to meet people and strike up conversations with them for a project to become better acquainted with people in all walks of life. One young girl told me that Dean Brown had v ritten several books on Why We Do What V e Do. They asked me if I would like to meet her, for she would be here in a little while; I met Dean Brown, Dean Wilma Brown, formerly from Atlanta, Illinois. We didn't recognize each other at first, but our nanes were familiar to each other. We talked for some time about our high school days in Atlanta before I had to leave. I wished the girls good luck on their project, and asked Wilma if she would send me a copy of her next book I made it to the air port just in time for the take-off. We had smooth flying all the way from Albuquerque to Los Angeles. When I arrived there I found a special delivery letter waiting for me from Washington, D. C. It was from Jane Pack. I glanced through it, but had to attend to my luggage. Finally I reached the yacht where I could relax and read Jane’s letter. She had been promoted from Secretary to Private Secretary to our President I was as pleased as Jane, After arriving hone, I came immediately to my adventure book to record my trip, I have many interesting experiences in it from- the war, for after graduation, I became a war correspondent, and am now retired to complete my writing. It’s getting late. Dear Diary, and I feel that I must close for I’m beginning to get writer’s cramps, you know I have been writing almost all evening. Thanks for listening. Dear Diary, and goodnight. CLASS POEM It seems that only yesterday We ventured forth to school With book and pencil in our hand To learn the golden rulej Every member of our class Has studied mighty well; So if you will permit me Tales of them I’ll tell. Harlan is our President, But we all call him Red, And as catcher of the baseball team He helped us get ahead. Let us turn to a studious lass Who’s known as Wilma Brown; She's editor of the Spotlight And has never let it down. Pete Faye is rather small. But he has lots of smart . He finishes his work sometimes Before the others start. Helen, our Editor in Chief,• Goes by the name of Bill, Brain Storms are her specialty. And you seldom see her still. One of our cheerleaders, Joe Brandt Likes to dance and sing; And when he gives a cheer for us He shouts ’til the rafters ring. Out on the farm we see Nellie Writing a letter sincere. Is it to Conley in Georgia Who may be home in another year? Bud Borgelt is next in line, A doctor he will be; That is, if he works and studies hard On physics and chemistry. Maxine Smith likes music. When the Army isn’t in sight. And though you were absent from school I guess you were sick, all right. Next comes John Rollins Who joined us late this year. Speech is one of his interests And we extend our wishes, sincere. And then there is Bette Riney Jolly and lots of fun. But don't you dare make her angry. Or you v ill have to run. Let us not forget Raymond For he is very handy. Someday he'll own a theater Won't that jvist be dandy? Frances 1 Frances 1 What will you be? I really don't know, do you? Anyway you're bound to go far. And I hope you'll never be blue. Paul Williams has an interest In a dark-haired girl; She's a member of the Sophomore class And keeps him in a whirl. Another member, Margaret Long, Draws pictures very well. She helps in anyway she can; So we all think she's swellI Dickie Paul Applegate has a car, I think it's a Model T . Wherever he goes in the future, I'm sure success he'll see.. Last comes I, the writer, I go by the name of Jane. But you won't see my picture Among those in the hall of fame. Now dear friends, to you I've told About the Class of '42; And A. C. H. S. will live forever In hearts of Seniors, kind and true. JUNIORS First Row—Eugene Fordham, Eugenia KAppel, James Montgomery, Florence Hardin, Barbara Dreher, John Applegate, Doris Horn, Robert Kindred Second Row—Rosellen Hoerr, Charles Hubner, Barbara Mitchell, Edward Kindred, Marguerite Speciale, Shirley Bishop, Donald Turner, Betty Bateman, Ward Taylor, Patricia Eaton, Miss Close Third Row—Miss Schroeder, Betty Minick, Betty Menzel, Kenneth Cook, Marian Rogers, Geneva McLean, Ruth Cochran President----------------Barbara Dreher Vice President-----------John Applegate Secretary-Treasurer------Florence Hardin Advisors-------Miss Close, Miss Schroeder JUNIOR CLASS The Junior Class officers are: Barbara Dreher, presi- dent; John Applegate, vice-president; Florence Hardin, se c-retary-treasurer. To make money for the Junior Senior Banquet, the class has sold candy at baseball games, basketball games, and at the noon hour; sold pop at the Homecoming game, had a candy and sandwich sale after assembly; sponsored several movies at the local theatre, and gave a n excellent Junior play entitled Good Night Ladies. The class even stooped to picking tomatoes north of McLean in order to bring in a few more needed dollars. Practically all members of the class participated in the play in some way. Those taking speaking parts were as follows: Barbara Dreher, Florence Hardin, Robert Kindred; Betty Minick, Bettie Menzel, Donald Turner, Rosellen Hoerr, John Applegate, Doris Horn, Geneva McLean, and James Montgomery. Betty Bateman was prompter and Charles Hubner stage manager. With the help o f Miss Deitz, Marguerite Speciale had the pleasure of putting on-the make-up. The ushers were: Barbara Mitchell, Jean Kappel, Ruth Cochran, and Shirley Bishop. Members who brought other honors to our Junior class were: Rosellen Hoerr, who rated superior in piano and cor- net solo; and five Juniors, Donald Turner, Rosellen Hoerr, Florence Hardin, Bobbie Dreher, and Geneva McLean who participated in the ensemble, which was rated good. .Junior boys cn the basketball team were Bob Kindred and Ward Taylor. Junior girls who took part in the preliminary speech contest were Jean Kappel and Shirley Bishop. The highlight of the year's activities was the formal Junior-Senior banquet held at the Mirror Room at Hotel Rogers in Bloomington on May second. At this affair, the Juniors entertained the Seniors and faculty members as their guests. Dear Respected Seniors: A. C. H. S. May 2, 1942 If you will voluntarily descend t o the plane of in fe-riors, the members of the Junior Class will endeavor to give you a few helpful hints concerning your questionable conduct. Of course it's all right, Harlan, to doll up before going to see your girl, but need you go to the. extremes of make-up ? We’re afraid Margaret and Frances won't be very welcome at other peoples’ houses if they are as hard on all the furniture as they were on the bed in the girls' lounge. Pete Faye ought to be quite an asset to the Army wi't h all his mathematical skill, Bette, though your eye was a becoming color, we hardly think you should play cards so vigorously. Wilma, when you graduate, please don’t be as loud and boisterous as you usually are. V e have the reputation of the school to think of, you know. Joe, since you seem to be allergic to radiators, especially the heated ones, we suggest that you might be more comfortable if you avoided them. It might be advisable. Dopey, if you did not persist in using the type of perfume you did New Year's Eve. A future warning to glass manufacturers: think twice be- fore employing Raymond Behrenasi Wonder if Nellie Vogt's ambition is to be a telephone operator? If Dick Applegate intends to go places in the future, we suggest that he get rid of that hunk of junk camouflaged as a car. Bill T,, if you are planning to go to college, please don’t embarrass old A. C. H, S. by informing your Professor that the Zenith is at midnight. Is it Paul William's lust for knowledge that makes him so interested in encyclopedias?? Since Jane is practically there now, we would like to recommend the book How to Win Hens and Influence Piggies. Bucket Blackout Borgelt, we appreciate your ambition to become a doctor, but starting with girls’ waistlines is not the usual procedure. You shouldn't give yourself away, John, by blushing i n English. Hoping these suggestions will not be taken too seriously, we will bid you good luck and good bye. Respectfully yours. SOPHOMORES President-------------Ruth Frantz Vice President-----Robert Thompson Secretary-Treasurer---Mary Jackson Advisor---------------Mr. Bentfeld First Row—Marvin Spaits, Maranell Mason, Robert Thompson, Ruth Frantz, Mary Jackson, Boyd Adkins, Phyllis Chamberlin, Robert Short Second Row—Mr. Bentfeld, Merlin Wilmert, Alma Lee West, Graden Brooks, Sharon Cheek, Robert Deuterman, Marian Thompson, James Loy Third Row—Mary Ellen Kindred, Ruby Robbins, Della Cox, Michael Cheek, Herman Brooks, Juanita Menzel, Barrett Wayne Rogers SOPHOMORE HIGHLIGHTS The class of ”44 has the following officers: Ruth Frantz, president; Betty Brandt, vice-president; and Mary Jackson, secretary-treasurer. The class activities of the year started with a weiner roast at Marvin Spaits, which everyone enjoyed. The Sophomore class sponsored the high school Christmas party, to which everyone brought gifts for exchange. The refreshments were ice cream and cookies made by the Home Ec. classes. The first prize of the Homecoming floats was won by the Sophomore class. The name of the float was ’’Caught in the Draft. Sophomores were the mainstay of the Atlanta basketball teams. Those Sophomore boys'on the team were: Bus Adkins, Graden Brooks, Herman Brooks, Sharon‘Cheek, Mike Cheek, Bob Deuterman, and Bob Thompson. Two Sophomore girls, Mary Jackson and Betty Brandt, were the cheer leaders of the Atlanta High School. Mary Jackson gave a humorous reading in the spring contest and received a rating of second for class B schools. As a climaxing activity for the year, the Sophomore class and guests enjoyed a sj)ring weiner roast and barn dance at Barrett Rogers. FRESHMEN President--------------Patty Burns Vice President----Phyllis Chrisnan Secretary-Treasurer---Arlene Smith Advisor------------------Mr. Beck First Row—Joyce Miller, Donald Taylor, Eileen Heft, Bertwin Behrends, Phyllis Chrisnan, Patty Burns, Arlene Smith, Joseph Billiter, Patty Brandt, Roger Karrick, Priscilla Applegate, Eugene Brown Second Row—Vivian Mitchell, William Kindred, Wilma Cotton, Carl Williams, Marie Snook, Bernard Behrends, Robert Laws, Norma Turner, Charles Swearingen, Mary Lou Satterfield, Lyle Robbins, Maxine Amberg, Mr. Beck Third Row—Ruth Pruitt, William Martinie, Marilyn Swearingen, Russell Awe, Betty Kindred, Carson Upton, LaVerne Becker, Tom Speciale, Keith Murphy FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class chose as their officers to guide them through theyear of 1941 and � 42: Patsy Burns, president; Arlene Smith, vice-president; and Phyllis Chrisman, secretary-treasurer. The class sponsor is Mr. Beck, our Coach. The activities of the year were making a float for the Homecoming parade, and sponsoring one of the many high school parties. Those Freshmen that took part in speech this year were La Verne Becker, Priscilla Applegate, Marilyn Swearingen, Patty Brandt, Vivian MitchelO, and Mary Lou Satterfield. An assembly program was put on by the pupils in speech. They were all Freshmen except Dick Applegate, They gave ’.Veinies on Wednesday. Those who participated-were: Patty Brandt, Priscilla Applegate, Marilyn Swearingen, Vivian Mitchell and Jim Tuttle. Those Freshmen boys going out for basketball were Carson Upton, Donald Taylor, Bertwin Behrends, Joe Bill iter, and Tommy Speciale. Donald Taylor also went out for baseball ENGLISH PHYSICS CIVICS STUDENT COUNCIL ATALANTA STAFF STUDENT COUNCIL Let it not be said that the Student Council of '41-'42 had no achievements Who did you think provided those good-looking cheerleader uniforms? Who did you think superv ised the school parties, entertainments, food and snappy dance records? Who did you think had the coke machine installed for your convenience? Also who did you think made the plans for that very picturesque prom? No, no it wasn't Santa Claus or Superman, it was the Student Council, that all industrious little group of people that has worked so diligently that you might have a few bright spots in this war-stricken year. Oh yes, and the officers that served you so graciously were Madam Twomey, president; Bob Kindred, vice-president; and Bus Adkins secretary-treasurer. The members of the Student Council are as follows: Sen-iors--Karlan Warrick, Joe Brandt, Bud Borgelt; Juniors--Bob-bie Dreher, John Applegate, Florence Hardin; Sophomores--Ruth Frantz, Bus Adkins, Mary Jackson; Freshmen--Pat Burns, Arlene Smith, Phyllis Chrisman. ATALANTA STAFF The following people gave their time and effort in preparing this splendid Atalanta . Editor-in-Chief--------------------------------Helen Twomey Assistant Editor-----------------------Dick Applegate Business Manager-----------------------Wirth Borgelt Literary Editors------------Jane Pack Wilma Brown Sports Editors----Harlan Warrick Raymond Behrends Snap Shots----------------Maxine Smith Nellie Vogt Humor----------------------Jane Pack Paul Williams Thome-----------------Frances Baker Margaret Long Publicity-----------------------Joe Brandt, Chairman Senior Class Artist-------------------------------------------Jim Tuttle Advisors------------------Miss Deitz Miss Bushell HOME ECONOMICS SOLID GEOMETRY COMMERCIAL GIRLS GLEE CLUB GLEE CLUB This year, 1942, our boys’ and girls' glee club has a n enrollment of fifty-three students, consisting of thirty-eight girls and fifteen boys. The girls’ glee club chose the following officers: president, Doris Horn; vice-president, Mary Jackson; and secretary-treasurer, Betty Bateman. Also there are two librarians, Betty Brandt and La Verne Becker; and Jane Pack is the accompanist. The following are officers of the boys’ glee club: president, Joe Brandt; vice-president, Kenneth Cook; and secretary-treasurer, William Kindred. This year our girls' sextette consisted of Maxine Am-b e rg, ‘ Phyllis Chamberlin, Doris Horn, Maxine Smith, Joyce Miller, and Marie Snook. The members of our glee club made several public appearances, and the girls' sextette sang at the Junior play, which was given in November. On April 1, the mixed chorus and the girls' sextette gave a fine performance at the Woman's Club. Members of our glee clubs took part in the County Contest on April 6 and 10. On April 6, the performance was held at Latham. Joe Brandt sang The Trumpeter by Dix and was given a superior rating. On April 10, the girls' ensemble, the girls’ chorus, the mixed chorus, entered the contest at Season, The girls' chorus was given a superior rating on Where'er You Walk by Handel; the mixed chorus was given an excellent rating o n I Hear America Singing by De Rose; and the girls' ensemble was given an excellent rating on Cradle Song by Brahms. Jane Pack was the accompanist. On April 12, 1942, we had the honor of broadcasting two numbers on the Woman's Club Broadcast, station W J. B. C., Bloomington. This program consisted of Joe Brandt sipging The Trumpeter by Dix, and the girls' ensemble singing the Cradle Song by Brahm3, Members of the boys' glee club are: Donald Turner, Kenneth Cook, Peter Faye, Charles Hubner, Tommy Speciale,'B ill Martinie; Eugene Brown, William Kindred, Roger Karrick, Bob Thompson, Bob Short, Joe Brandt, John Rollins, Jim Tuttl Keith Murphy, Members of the'girls’ glee club are: Priscilla Apple- gate, Maxine Amberg, Frances Baker, Patsy Burns, La Verne Pecker, • Betty Bateman, Betty Brandt, Janeria-Cochran, Ruth Cochran, Phyllis Chrisman; Phyllis Chamberlin, Ruth Frantz; Patsy Eaton, Eileen Heft, Rosellen Hoerr, Frances Hafley; Doris Horn,'Mary Jackson, Betty Kindred, Mary Ellen Kindred; Jean Kappel,'Margaret Long, Vivian Mitchell, Joyce- Miller, Betty Menzel, Ruth Phuitt, Jane Pack, B e tty Iney, Marian Rogers, Marie Snook, Marilyn Swearingen, Maxine Smith, Arlene Smith, Helen Twomey, Norma Turner, Nellie Vogt, Mari an Thompson, Mary Purcell, BAND Atlanta was very lucky this year in getting a man as capable as Mr, Merry to teach instruments and band work. ’.Vo think he has done practically wonders already, and you’ll all agree when you see the size of the band. (This is not a paid advertisement) The members of the band are : Geneva McLean, flute; Norma Turner, Priscilla Applegate, Marie Snook, Dick Gilbert and Ray Bateman, clarinet;• Rosellen Hoerr; Florence Hardin, Joe'Brandt, Jim Montgomery, Bill Martini®, Dick Schmidt, Jim Ash,'John Harmon, Jean Harmon; John Begolka, and Eileen Larson, cornet; Vivian Mitchell, fleugal horn; Gene Brandt; trombone; Maxine Amberg, baritong, Joyce Miller, Jack Brandt, bass; Barbara Dreher, string bass; Marjorie Rogers molophone; Maxine Smith, Kenneth Cook, Donald Turner, La Verne Becker; Merlin V ilmert, Eugene Brown, Billy Pack, Dorothy Larson, Donald Rogers, saxaphone; Patty Brandt, bass drum; Roger Karrick, Bertwin Behrends, Bill Riddle, Bill Horrv snare drum; Betty Brandt, baton twi rler. By very complicated arithmetical processes it was figured this to be thirty-nine members, Mr. Merry will be back next year and says he should have a very good band. JUNIOR RED CROSS STUDY HALL GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION BOYS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION G. A. A. The girls of Atlanta High School are very much interested in participating in girls athletics, so the G, A. A. has approximately thirty members. The officers for the present year are as follows: Betty Minick, president; Marguerite Speciale, vice-president; and Margaret Long, secretary-treasurer. The G. A. A. has had the following activities during the year. In September, we held a weird initiation ceremony for the new members, numbering about twenty girls. The month following, we had a cake sale for the purpose of purchasing megaphones for the cheer leaders. We have had several pot luck suppers, and the G, A. A. held a banquet for the basketball boys in January On April 11, 1942, the following girls went to the G. A; A. playday in Clinton; Priscilla Applegate, Juanita Menzel; Betty Minick, Mary Louise Satterfield, Mary Louise Wright, Ruth Frantz, Maranell Mason, Vivian Mitchell, Patty Brandt. The girls who went to the G. A. A. playday reported that they had a profitable time and lots of fun. The spring activities of G. A. A. consisted of long hikes and picnic suppers. 4 JUNIOR PLAY SENIOR PLAY JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET JUNIOR PLAY A combination of comedy and farce, Goodnight, Ladies , was successfully presented by the Juniors in the high school gymnasium, to a large audience, on November 6, 1941 at eight o’clock. The comical attire and actions of Aunt Flora (Don Turner, also Jug) and Aunt Barbara (John Applegate, also Sam) kept the audience in suspense and laughter. Helen Raleigh (Bobbie Dreher) and her sister Jane (Florence Hardin), attempting to save their home, which was mortgaged, from being taken away from them, decided to open a girls' dormitory near Grayson College. They sent for their two aunts to act as matrons, as that was the-rule which Miss Eggleby, Dean of the College (Betty Minick), insisted upon for all girls' dormitories, but the aunts were delayed. At the last moment, the girls succeeded in urging Sam and Jug to pose as their aunts. They fooled every one except Prof. Dexter (Jim Montgomery), but being a good sport, he promised not to tell. Other girls arrived at the dormitory and the secret was kept from them: Lulu, a freshman so bright she acts nutty.. (Doris Horn); Angela, a sweet and lovely freshman (Bettie Menzel; and Betty, a sophomore (Roscllen Hoerr) ; Ju dy's brother, George (Bob Kindred), was v ery bashful, so bashful that he could not talk to lovely Angela. Larry (Ed Kindred), was assistant editor o f the GRAY CAT and a very busy young man. The play comes to a climax when Dean Eggleby di3C-o vers the plot by catching them, mocking and making fun of her, and much to her horror, she finds the boys in the girls' dormi -tory. Everything turns out all right because Prof. Dexter i s elected President of the College and allows the girls to keep their dormitory. SENIOR PLAY An eerie night--a violent storm threshing and moaning through the trees--torrents of rain--flashes of vivid light-ning--music weird and ghostly—a 4ark cloaked intruder ( ? ). All these introduced the Senior class play. The Night Owl , which was successfully presented Friday evening, April 24. The scene was a n old house that had acquired the reputation of being haunted. Screams, taps, and lights came and went. Up went hands for here came that big clumsy detective. Wimple, (Dick Applegate) and when he pushed his cigar to the far side of his mouth and shoved a gun into Mr. Kar ley’s (Paul Williams) ribs, he meant business. One laugh followed another in this hilarious play. People held their sides at the witty remarks of the assistant kidnapper (John Rollins) and held their tongues at the haughty answers of the sour Mrs, Karley (Margaret Long), A charming play-writer (Jane Pack) plus a great producer (Joe Brandt) were lovers number one, A sweet little orphan girl (Bill Twomey)'and the assistant kidnapper added to the romance. A couple, June (Nellie Vogt) and Jack (Harlan Warrick) sought shelter from the storm, Daisy was a pretty adventuress, (Maxine Smith) who through the events which followed in the evening was finally cured of her desire for thrills. This unusual mystery v as the farewell of each Senior to grease paint, at least in their high school career. TOP HAT CLUB The Seniors, faculty, and guests wore entertained by the Juniors at the formal opening of the Top Hat Club , May second, in the Mirror Room of Hotel Rogers, Bloomington. Illinois. A huge top hat signaled to the arriving guests to enter the club room itself. Top hat after top hat shaped place cards beckoned each one to find his place at the tables which were dimly lighted with tapering candles. The night club at mosphere was'carried out nicely with attractive menu cards, match covers, and your favorite cigarettes (candy?- w-e-1-1-yesl) An attractive flower girl gave dainty nose-gays and boutonnieres as favors. The program adroitly guided by'our own Master cff Ceremonies, Don Turner, and announcer, Jim Montgomery, w as a pleasant surprise to the guests. We Take Off Our Hats----------Bobbie Dreher Our Hats Are In The Ring----Harlan Warrick Flower Melody----------------- Junior Trio Flower Girl------------.--------Patsy Eaton Top Hat Song Bird-----------Shirley Perlman Frosh Cap To Top Hat------------Mr. Wright King of The Air-----------------Joe Brandt Thus ended the evening for the lucky guests of all those who attended the 1942 spring opening of the Top Hat Club the Junior-Senior Banquet. p «k A b o KUt ( j v 5u t n Lu' ho F Sepbo' ' T« t «rj Deri' 'IS 1 SPOTLIGHT As everyone knows, the Spotlight is the high school paper. It was organized by the Senior class of 41, and up till now the Seniors have sponsored it. The first three e-ditions were by Miss Close's Senior English class with the following making up the staff: Editor------------------------------------Wilma Brown Assistant Editor--------------------------Bette Riney Sports------------------------------Harlan Warrick Humor and Jokes----------------------------Jane Pack Question--------------------------------------Raymond Behrends Typists---------------------Nellie Vogt Jane Pack School Activities---Margaret Long Dick Applegate Art------------------Frances Baker Margaret Long Alumni------------------------------------------Perry Williams Music------------------------------------Maxine Smith Advisors----------------Miss Close Miss Bushell The best paper put out by the Seniors was the•Christmas paper, which was done in red and green. Good work, Seniors! Thinking that the other classes should have some experiences, the Seniors turned the paper over to them. The Jun iors put out a patriotic February paper.'It was done in red, white and blue. That was very difficult, but we think the Juniojrs did an excellent job. Miss Close's Freshmen put out what was called the Freshite . It was humorous and a very good paper. The last paper was published by Miss Schroeder's Freshmen. They called it the Flashlite. It, too, was a good paper and we, the Seniors, hope that they keep up t he good work, through all the years to come. Good Luck!I 2. Back to School! 26. Homecoming!' Baseball game with Latham, supper and dance I OH BOY! 30. G. A. A, Initiation, quite a spooky occasion for some. h c; 3. H. S, Party, 31. Halloween party with pie and cider. 1. 6. 12. 13. 14. 20. 25. Senior Publication Day at Normal. Junior play, Goodnight, Ladies . Wesleyan Apollo Quartet sang in assembly. 'Remember handsome Joe Clark, girls? Seniors pose for pictures at Hawkins Studio. Some ' students fail to return td school. v English classes see The Merchant of Venice at Wesleyan. Thanksgiving-----a day of feasting. H. S. Party. 17, G. A. A.■party--singing, feasting, and merry making, 18, Maroa Tournament, 19, Maroa Tournament. 22. Christmas party and gift exchange. 22. Speech class presented ”The Cornhusk Doll . 24. First day of vacation, WhooooopeeeeeeeI 31, Stanford Tournament. 12, Lincoln's birthday--vaca-tion again, 12. Coach gets married, 13. H. S. Party. 20. Jim Montgomery uses profound language in Physics class. 5, School again! 22, G, A. A, have potluck supper for the basketball boys, 25. Mr, Swanson leaves to teach at Moweaqua. 29-31. County Tournament. 3-4-5. Regional Tournament. 13. Mr. Bentfeld resigns--an-other job. 13, H, S, Party. 14. Speech contest at New Ben lin, 20, Seniors attend Vocational Clinic at Lincoln College 21, Dr. Sauer inspected the students molars and gave a verdict bad or good, 23, Mr. Durston replaces Mr, Bentfeld, 31, Miss Knowles and Maxine had no sign of a voice! MAR APRIL 6, Music contest at Latham, 8. Instrumental contest at Hartsburg. 10. Glee Club contest at Bea-son. 11, G, A. A. girls go to Clinton to play day. 17. School dance open to public. 24, Senior play, ’’The Night Owl , rrrr? 2, Junior-Senior Banquet, 8, Emden and Atlanta bands meet here. 14, Emden and Atlanta bands meet at Emden, 22. Prom 24. Baccalaureate. 29. Commencement. Ui •U • ♦ni'j BASEBALL First Row: Donald Taylor, second base; 3ob Kindred, pitcher, center field; 3ob Thompson, left field; Sd Kindred, outfield; 3oyd Adkins, shortstop; V'ard Taylor, third base. Second Row: Paul V illiams, pitcher, center field; Harlan .’arrick, right field; Mr. Beck, Coach. September 5 Atlanta 9 lit. Pulaski September 12 Atlanta 6 Hartsburg September 19 Atlanta 3 Beason September 26 Atlanta 1 Latham October 3 Atlanta 7 New Holland October 10 Atlanta 9 Blkhart October 17 Atlanta 2 Middletown 4 6 0 6 4 5 The Atlanta 3aseball team, under the new coaching of Charles 3eck, proved to be an outstanding season for the Atlanta nine. The team, by losing two games, finished in third place in the Conference standing. '.‘.'hile dropping the first game to Pulaski, Atlanta managed to defeat Hartsburg in the second game, and continued their winning streak to five straight, only to be upset by Middletown in the final game of the season. Herman 3rooks P. Williams, D. Applegate BASKETBALL Bob Deuterman Cheer Leaders V.'irth 3orgelt Ward Taylor S. Cheek, B. Kindred 3us Adkins BASKETBALL The 1941-1942 Atlanta basketball season opened November 14, on the home court, Charles Beck, the new Coach from Cornell and a graduate from State Normal Univers ity, took over the duties of Mr, Reesman, who preceded him. The team, while dropping out of the conference to face tougher competition, finished with 14 wins and 14 losses. Although winning only 50 per cent of the games, the boys proved to have an outstanding team by knocking off some of the highly rated teams, such as Havana, Stanford, and Harts-burg. During the season Atlanta entered four tournaments—the I.Iaro a Tournament, in which we placed third; the Stanford Tournament, from which we were eliminated the first night, but was rated as one of the top contestants; and the County Tournament, where the boys were again picked to match their power with Hartsburg or Latham for the championship flag, 'After the County Tournament, came the Regional Tournament, in which Atlanta was to play Hartsburg the first night, Hartsburg, who had an amazing record of twenty-five consecutive wins and no defeats, figured the Atlanta boys would mean another victory. In this game, however, the red and white, who showed a fine display of power and basketball knowledge, that had been lacking in the past tournaments, put the heat to the opponents, and turned back the Stags for their first defeat of the season, Atlanta, who had now knocked off Hartsburg, played LinocOn the following night for the sectional meet. Atlanta again played excellent ball until the fourth quarter, when the Railsplitters went on to win by a 30 to 25 count. By only losing one player on this year's team, the Atlanta Cagemen should have another outstanding team in 42 and 43, To this year's Team and Coach, Congratulations! BASKETBALL CALENDAR FOR 1941 and 1942 November 14 18 19 27 28 December 5 9 12 December 18 19 December 30 January 8 9 13 16 20 26 January 27 29 30 February 3 10 13 17 20 28 March 3 5 VARSITY New Holland 12 Atlanta 44 Williamsville 25 Atlanta 31 Bloomington 23 Atlanta 20 Maroa 18 Atlanta 12 LeRoy 34 Atlanta 40 Kenney 19 Atlanta 42 Wenona 23 Atlanta 18 Danvers 40 Atlanta 35 MAROA TOURNAMENT Hammond 30 Atlanta 29 Kenney 24 Atlanta 45 (Third Place) STANFORD TOURNAMENT Hopedale 32 Atlanta 28 VARSITY Havana 35 Atlanta 37 New Holland 10 Atlanta 45 Mt, Pulaski 24 Atlanta 21 Stanford 45 Atlanta 29 Latham 40 Atlanta 27 Alumni 22 Atlanta 30 COUNTY TOURNAMENT Beason 17 Atlanta 48 Iiartsburg 40 Atlanta 23 Chestnut 29 Atlanta 25 VARSITY Heyworth 22 Atlanta 38 Stanford 40 Atlanta 49 Waynesville 14 Atlanta 54 .Mt. Pulaski 43 Atlanta 42 Lexington 23 Atlanta 44 Danvers 58 Atlanta 32 IEGI0NAL TOURNAMENT Hartsburg 24 Atlanta 28 Lincoln 38 Atlanta 25 INTIMATE NOTES FROM OUR LITTLE RED BOOK1 Joe, Kenny, and Mazie Lipton? found it thrilling to leave a high school party. But v e bet the thrill wasn't so great when you returned, Buttermilk is one of Bill Twomey's favorite drinks . But it is too bad, Helen, that you got sick. Bump I Bang I Smackl You should control yourself more, Bernard Behrends. After all people do get tired of being run into by you, Betty Brandt, how did Carol June tell her mother you and Bucket acted? Wilma Brown, just because Miss Close had her door locked that still was no sign she wasn't going to hold English class, Roger Karrick's face got a deep red when Bill one made love to him in assembly. Does love always have that kind of an effect on your, Roger? Betty Minick, you ought to be a good jitterbug by next year. At least you should be getting plenty of practice from Pinky, There, there, Frances, don't cryl But after inquiring further we discovered she laughed so hard at something funny 'till tears rolled down her cheeks, 0, K, as long as you're not sad, v e will let it go at that. What are you, Elmer, a traitor? The idea, trying to make a basket for the Mt, Pulaski team. Aren't you ashamed of yourself. Bob Deuterman? A b ig boy like you winning marbles from grade school children, o r don't you think you've grown up yet? Doris Horn, we hear you are in love. Anyway the Typing II class thinks you write swell letters. Study hall with a mouthful of candy is Rusty Awe's setting, Rusty, don't you have any classes? Ruth Frantz, do you think it is nice to run around i n cars with other boys while Bob i s slaving away at the restaurant? We all know Mike likes Marie, but do you always show your feelings while walking down the street, Mike? Why did you duck. Bill? Everyone saw you in the car on your way to Armington , Or were you ashamed of yourself? Ruth Pruitt picked out a swell boy friend on the New Holland team. She routed for him the whole game, Marguerite should learn to control her conversation. She absolutely talks too muchl I wonder if Norma Turner and Jim Loy met in a revolving door? It is a rumor that they have been going around together, Florence Hardin’s nickname is Scarlett O’Hara , Can you guess why? Those were very nice letters Fat Eaton received from Bob Thompson, Jane, you’ll have to learn more about telephone calling if you want Bucket to really believe you are Flossie, Donnie Taylor should sleep at nights so he won't have to run around the block three times to keep awake at school, Bobbie Dreher has influence 1 Jim wanted the banquet to be formal, Bobbie didn’t--Jim voted Bobble’s way. We know the tag on your undershirt was bothering you, Dick, but couldn’t you wait till after play practice to get John Collin's assistance? There was no reason for you to blush, Geneva, when Mr, Merry explained that you changed your name to Mumps . Nellie Vogt spends a good deal of time keeping up her correspondence. We don’t blame you any, Conley is good looking, Boy, the love bug really bit me this time, said Eugene Fordham after seeing Ward's cousin from Hammond, Indiana, Why not go there instead of Chicago next time and then maybe you'll have better luck. Did you really think they v ere going to call Mr, Wright, Popeye? Mary Jackson has a slight interest in Pekin, Tell u s more, MaryI Bob Short ought to be an Editor of a newspaper someday. He got a swell start by spreading his brother’s private affairs over the school. Mr. Pruitt, what's your reason for not having your picture taken? Don't mistake yourself for a duck, Jean Kappel. Humans haven't the ability to stay out in the rain without getting wet. So please remember after this. Hermy, we hear you had that old fighting spirit in you when Maranell went to the Sophomore party with Bob Thompson. Miss Knowles gets so overcome in the first hour study hall Wonder why? Gravy, can't you call out the militia next time you v ant to pick a fight with Bucket instead of bringing several body guards along? Joe Billiter and Bill Kindred were nominated the laziest boys in the Freshman class. The Bristow's and Purcell's joined u 3 too recently to acquire any dirt on them so we will wait 'till next year t o get the goods. Bertwin Behrends is quite an artist. Keep up the good work! Ruth Cochran is sporting a diamond ring. We wonder from what source it came? I can't love but one said Vivian Mitchell as Ruth F. asked, Do you still love me? Does this mean that only Barrett rates? Pete, that was a very unique job of pole climbing you did in assembly. You look very fatherly behind a baby carriage, Jim Tuttle. Were you getting into practice for the future? Poor Pat Burns and Mary Ellen Kindred, they never go to a show. They don't know what they're missing,--or do they? That waste basket looked very nice on your foot, Raymond, but don't you think the style was a little extreme? ■ Why is it hard for you to get to school on Monday morning, Juanita? Is a blonde headed boy the answer? Bill Martinie's girl quit school. Too bad. Bill, but we think you've survived remarkably. Bette Riney, why did you take Pug's ring home and boil it? Did it get dirty or something? Elmer explained that he had sure spend a lot of money this year. We wonder why, don't you? Jewelry collecting must be a hobby for Don Turner and Jim Montgomery. Ever so often you see them with some girl's pin on. Patty Brandt is usually a victim, John George Washington Rollins and Dick Applegate chopped very steadily on a curtain with a knife in English class one day. Miss Close discovered them in the act so they said truthfully-------- They dooood it] What an alibi, Harlan] But do you think every one will really believe you go t the scratches on your hands from barbed wire? What's cooking. Doc? Nothing, that's just one of Jim Tuttle's pet sayings. Since Wilfred Hitzel demonstrated some trick shots in basketball. Coach Beck has boon trying a little fancy s tuff himself. Only he tries to make the basket with his head. Think your head will hold out that long, Coach? Betty Kindred really keeps Mr. Mailman busy with letters. Are they to your gentleman friends, Betty? Perry has an awful time getting to school every day, the reason--digging potatoes. Oh boy, is Betty Bateman ever good at cutting rugs, ex-pecially with Bill Riddle. Why, Jim Montgomery, w hat w ere you doing on the floor? John Rollins, a girl's purse is not the proper place to put the vest of your suit. LaVerne has many talents and admirers.' Carson Upton is a great fan of hers, and we can't blame you, Carson. Miss Schroeder and Janeria Cochran are said to have mixed in Home Ec. II class. Some of our high school students think they are still in kindergarten, anyway they can be seen a t any time with a sucker in their mouths. Jim Montgomery even carries his supply to church and parks his gum behind his ear and crunches on his candy] Why, Jim. Margaret Long, couldn't you persuade Frances and Maxine that your shoe is not the type to be thrown out of windows? Don't you know it isn't polite John Applegate, to chase a girl around the block for a kiss? Patsy, this doesn't sound like you. iom Speciale occasionally plays hooky from band p rac- Marian Rogors has to tie a string on her finger to remember things, but she sometimes forgets that the string i s on her fingor. You're a nice girl, Marian, but you should not be so forgetful. Miss Bushell, don't you know it isn't nice to disturb people—especially lato at night. The little girl who wasn’t there is Mary Lou Satter -field. She has plenty of pep and pops up when least expected to play a prank on you. Mary Lou Wright is he r -- VMght hand man. Miss Close never can keep track of her slip. She thinks putting out attendance slips are a worrisome thing. It would surprise some of us, Lyle Robbins, if you'd come to school every day for two weeks in succession. Rosellen Hoerr is quite a musician. But she is lots cf fun and is a good sport, too. If you hear a big crash! said Charles Hubner, That will only be me getting off the stage. Does this mean you got cold feet at the Logan County Music Festival,Charley? Bus Adkins, a member of the basketball squad, was a little interested in one of the cheerleaders. What’s the matter now. Bus, the coast is clear. Next time you want your cousin to take you home Shirley Bishop, why not ask him instead of waiting around for an invitation from him? Phyllis Chamberlin thinks Ozzie is a nice name. W e wonder why? Whenever Sharon Cheek wants to take a girl home he rides by on a bicycle and asks her. He doesn’t give up either, he trios as high as throe times or at least 'till she says ye3 . Paul Williams and Margaret Long are good at being chaperons. Perhaps you can make a profession of it some day. Della Cox has a sad look on her face those days. Is it because Kenny quit school? Keith Murphy is a generous lad, especially to Betto Riney, and Pat Eaton. We wonder, is Joyce Miller of t ho jealous typo? Mr. Bentfeld, do you think your aquarium is big onougli to go swimming in? We know it was a nice day. Merlin Wilmert and Bob Short, but don't you think school is the proper place to be until 4 P, M.? Miss Deitz must have a stand in with the policemen at Clinton. I hardly think they would tear a parking ticket up for everyone. That must have been some party you had, Eileen, that is, if it lasted 'till 4 A, M, like the rumors said. Bob Kindred, the streets in Atlanta are wide so can you give us a reason for hugging a telephone pole and straddling a ditch? Mr, Merry must be afraid his key will walk out of his pocket so he anchors it down with a log! Handsome Harlan Warrick has to do the usual amo un t of primping before leaving for a date. But don't you think Mother will object if she finds all of her perfume gone? Raymond, the next time you build a trunk you better measure the door so you won't have to go to the trouble of taking it apart again to get it out. Pete Faye thinks every one should have a spr ing vacation so he goes to Indiana for a week. Bob and Maranell, high school 3tudent3 should know better than to write notes during school. We Editors may go and toil Until our brains are sore, But some poor fish is sure to say, I've heard, that joke before! Bob Short; Say, stay away from me, your hair is so red I'm afraid I'll catch fire. Barrett R; No danger, you're too green to burn, Joe Brandt: How some of those old songs do haunt me! Marvin S: Well, you've murdered them often enough, Bettie M: What the deuce do you mean by telling Don I'm a big fool? Barbara M; Good Heavens! I'm sorry, was it a secret? Mr. Durston: (In class) Name two well known joints. Arlene; Coonhound Johnny's and the Maple Club, (In Algebra) How far are you from the Eugene Brown: correct answer? Bill Martinie: Two seats. Merlin Wilmert: miss? Barrett Wayne: two. How many of the five problems did yo u I missed the first three and the last Priscilla A: (At baseball game) Look, we have a man on every base. Marian Thompson: That’s nothing, so has the other side. Mr. Wright: Young man, how many times have I told yo u to get to class on time? Dick Applegate: I don’t know, I thought you were keep- ing score. Marie Snook: What is this thing for? Mike Cheek: It’s a pawn ticket. Marie: Why didn’t you get two so we both could go? Miss Deitz: Dauber, where is your pencil? Dauber: I ain't got none. Miss Deitz: How many times have I told you not to say that? Listen, I haven't one, they haven't one, you haven't bne. Dauber: Well, where are all of the pencils? Mr. Wright: Why were you tardy this morning? John Applegate: Class started before I got here. A good thing to remember: Say it with flowers. Say it with sweets. Say it with kisses. Say it with eats. Say it with jewelry. Say it with drink. But always be careful. Not to say it with ink. Miss Bushell: How can you afford such long vacations? Miss Deitz: Easily, one month on the sands and eleven on the rocks. Ward Taylor: The bank returned this check of mine. Bill Twomey: Good, what can we buy next with it? Wirth Borgelt: Do you suppose it is bad luck for a cat to follow you? Bob Kindred: That all depends whether you are a man or a mouse. Bucket: Flossie, if I'd known that these steps were so long I would have kissed you. Flossie: Gracious, wasn't that you? Bettie Menzel: Don, why do you prefer blondes? Don Turner: Don't tell anyone, but I am afraid of the dark. Maxine Amberg and Carl Williams, where did you go after the Freshman party? Miss Close: You boys are brothers, are you not? Perry and Paul: No, we're twins, Phyllis Chrisman: That's a queer pair of socks you're v earing. One's red and t he other is green. Are they all you own? Frances Hafley: No, I have another pair at home just like them. Miss Schroeder: Always remember never to go in the wa- ter after a hearty meal, Marilyn S: No, you'll never find it there. Tom Speciale: I flunked that quiz flat. Chuck Swearingen: Why, Tom, didn't you know the an- swers? Tom: Yes, but I had vaseline on my hair and they slipped my mind. Mr, Wright: A fool can ask questions a wiseman can't answer. Bob Short: Is that why I flunked last week? Marguerite: (At Louie's) I guess I'll take a banana split. Red: Oh, take a whole one. I can pay for it. 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HEFT Shelling - Threshing Baling - Trucking For Pick-up Baling With Case Sliced Feed Phone 146F11 Merlin Warrick Atlanta, Illinois Good Luck to Every Member of the Senior Class Donkle Webber Lumber Ca Lumber and all the Trimmings FEW’S GROCERY MARKET Atlanta's Complete Food Store We are Happy to Serve You COMPLIMENTS To the Class of 1942 THE BROWN DERBY Proprietors__________________Mr. Mrs. J. P. Drown COMPLIMENTS Of FRANK PERLMAN EDUCATIONAL Sports are taught in schools to teach us to be good losers. Always be a good fellow. Learn to play Pool Billiards. MONTY'S Atlanta, Illinois Where Skill Counts Inxpensive Healthful COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS Of Of MASON'S KNECRT'S BAKERY SPIC Sc SPAN J CONGRATULATIONS i TO THE E. L. MOUNTJOY CLASS OF 1942 1 PLUMBING AND HEATING THE ICE CREAM SHOPPE Mr. Sc Mrs. L. E. Deuterman Atlanta, Illinois THE ATLANTA NATIONAL BANK RICE'S REPAIR SHOP Service on Autos SINCE 1887—A DEPENDABLE BANK Tractors Sc General MEMBER OF F.D.I.C. Machinery 31 YEARS EXPERIENCE GRILL CAFE HOME OF GOOD FIELDING Sc LAKE FOOD GRAIN AND COAL DELMAR Sc EFFIE CAUSEY Phone 75 Atlanta Atlanta, Illinois — QUIRAM FUNERAL CHAPEL GORDON D. QUIRAM Ambulance Service Phone 55R2 Atlanta ! COMPLIMENTS Of HORN'S FEED AND TRANSFER CO. COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS Of Of A FRIEND CLARAMONT EATON WALTER BRANDT COMPLIMENTS Coal and General Hauling Of Atlanta, Illinois SHOTWELL’S DRUG STORE TO A FINE CLASS FROM A FINE SCHOOL We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate the 1942 GRADUATING CLASS of ATLANTA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL and also to thank the class, student body and the Faculty for their co-operation in aiding us a s official school photographers for the past year. 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