Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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 C hayncsvillc lit. Pulaski A Niddlctown on liouny Hartsburg ATHENS-GLEE! I VIEW A R Hason City LOG A!' COUNTY TOUHRAJIl'ilT Hew Holland----------------24 Atlanta Ilortsburg-----------------33 Atlanta REGIONAL TOUENAI-EHT Now Holland-------------29 Atlanta Lnnphirr----------------44 Atlanta BASEBALL 34 •28 The. boys showing the lack of xp ri .nc -.von two games and lost four in th. ir fall session. The weather nan would not p, rait th n to play, but two gam s in the spring. They won on., and lost on: in this session. The members of the t ani are: Seniors: Tom Specialc-right fi Id, Don Taylor-pitcher, Bill Ilartinic-left fi.ld. Juniors: V, Idon Check-pitch, r, Dick Gilbert-catcher, Dick Schmidt-first bas , Wayne Policy-center fi Id. Sophomores: Harold Brooks-right field, Cene Brandt-snort stop, Jack Brandt-2nd bas , Orville Compton-1-t fiold. Freshman: Jim Ash-third base. Fi.LL La n aiii • ■ “ “ New Holland-- 1 1 -U. 4- 8 wl ---— Waynosvillc-- DNN.aua-- Hartsburg Arnington Beason Atlanta.............1 Atlanta------------19 Atlanta------------ 2 Atlanta-------------0 Atlanta--------------- Atlanta-------------9 SPRING Atlanta------------“3 Atlanta-------------4

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BASKETBALL The Atlanta boys under the able guidance of Coach McCullough came through this year with a good standing The Red and White won 14 games and lost 16. The team got off to a poor start by losing three straight games but after that held their own. The Athcns-Greenvicw Tournament was held January 9. Atlanta drew as its’ opponent Mason City. Atlanta although defeated never gave up hope until the final buzzer rang. ihc final score ending up at 24 to 45 . The Logan County Tournament was in session Jan. 24, 25, 26 and 27 Atlanta played New Holland for their first game. They had little trouble in keeping ahead raid won with a margin of 32 to 24. fhe next night Atlanta played Hartsburg and it soumed as though the Atlanta boys couldn't hit the basket as frequently as Hartsburg and were defeated 11 to 39. The Red and White still had a standing of fourth place in the conference. The Regional Tournament was held February 23, and March 1 and 2, The Red and White played New Holland for the fourth time and dcfcatod them again. The next night Atlanta played Lanphicr and the team was definitely out of form. They ended up on the short end of the score with a final score of 23 to 44. The Freshman-Sophomore torx. won first place trophy in tnc Logan DcWitt conference, with an undefeated record. The second team played seven games, won four, and were defeated three times. Wc think the team has done a magnificent job for no more experience than they have had and hope that they have better luck next year. SCHEDULED GAMES Athens------------26 Reason------------22 Elkhart-----------30 New Holland-------12 Hartsburg--------—17 Latham------------40 New Holland-------21 Wayn svillc-------27 Chestnut----------19 Elkhart-----------23 McLean------------35 Benson------------35 Lincoln-----------45 Mt. Pulaski-------46 Latham--------- -35 Hcyworth-—--------36 McLean------------31 Atlanta-------------19 Atlanta-------------19 Atlanta-------------29 Atlanta-------------19 Atlanta-------------19 Atlanta-------------33 Atlanta-------------27 Atlanta------------—29 Atlanta-------------30 Atlanta-------------18 Atlanta-------------27 Atlanta----------- 40 Atlanta-------------26 Atlanta-------------31 Atlanta-------------27 Atlanta------------29 Atlanta-------------35

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 ' The Glee Club anc jSnsembles under the excellent direction of hiss Knowles have done a grand job this year. At the annual7Spring Concert the girls’ Glee Club sang two numbers. They were accompanied by Gretchen Hieronymus. The trio, Dorothy Mitchell, Wilma Baldwin, and Gretchen Hieronymus has sang on a number of programs. A quartet made up of Billy Pack, Ray Bateman, Gene. Brandt and Jim Ash has entertained at a number of social iunctions. Several numbers were entered in contest work. At ti-e district contest in Springfield Wilma Baldwin sang a solo and received a rating of excellent, Gretchen Hieronymus pl ye a piano solo receiving a rating of good. The Girls' Ensemble won a rating of superior for their singing. The Ensemble, then went to the State Sectional where thevj again received superior. Members of the Ensemble were wilma Baldwin, J©an Hout, Gilberts Gordon, Dorothy Larson, Arlene Smith and Mario Snook. The Ensemble has also entertained on a number of programs. They were accompanied by Gretchen Hieronymus, The band under the very capable direction of hr. Merry has shown its fine talent by appearing on a number of programs Several concerts were given during the year including one before the Senior Play, The Annual Spring Concert, and the V-E Day Program. Individual members of the band have also appeared on a number of programs. This year a pep band played between halves at the basketball games. Members of the Senior Class who arc in the band are Pat Brandt, Priscilla Applegate, Vivian Mitchell, and Bill Martin-