Atlanta High School - Atalanta Yearbook (Atlanta, IL)

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SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the lovable and ambitious Seniors of the Class of '57 do hereby bequeath the following personal characteristics, talents, and frailties. First, to the Board of Education we leave our sincere gratitude for their continued unselfish efforts to create for us a better school. Second, to the Faculty we leave our deepest appreciation for their patience and understanding. Third, to Dewey and Oma, to Mrs. Kindred, to the cooks, and to the bus drivers we leave our thanks and best wishes. Fourth, to the carefree and jolly Juniors we will the following; Donna Ford's love of service men to Willa Jones. Ellen Mandrell and Una Phelps’ gift of gab to Carol Bicknell. Mike French's apparent right to stroll around study hall and make noise to Eddie Combs. Janet Haning's singing ability to Marilyn Beccue. Herb Harwood’s alertness in class to Jim Quiram. Beverly Turner's straight A's to Charles Beck. Sharon Loercher’s ability to go steady to Lynda McKown. Sharon Wikoff's way with out of town girls to Dan Patterson. Betty Jo Johnson’s secretary job to Rita Parks. Eugene Yeast's ability to bushwack to Dick Baldwin. Judy Jacobson's diamond to Donna Pope. Frances Wertheim's confidence in her class's ability to make money to Cleo Vef. Jean King's talent for receiving new nicknames to Millie Lueschen. Frances Leesman and Darlene Houghton's giggling all the time to Barbara McCullough. Bob Miller's ability to talk with his mouth full to Wilbur Reid. Don Menzel’s theme Meet Me In Las Vegas to Floyd Harris. Junior Messerole's 50 Ford duals to Ron Nollman. Dale Kindred's and Lee Patterson's muscles to Earl Gardner. Carole Troxel's and Ivy Harris' ability to go somewhere every night to Carolyn Miller. Lyle Roger's willingness to do manual labor to Larry Thompson. Paul Buckled knowledge of government to Dean Benedict. Kay Fortman's nickname snow plow to Ann Gordon. Myron Rawlin’s interest in safe driving to Wesley Bell.

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SENIOR CLASS POEM We’re telling you of angels from heaven. Twenty-four verses you’ll hear Of this our class of '57 Who's leaving you this year. We have a list right here on paper. Don’t be surprised to hear Some of our deeds and little capers We have performed through the years. An all-round guy is Bobbie Miller. The president of our class. In sports he is quite a thriller And popular with every lass. Frannie loves her math and chem. And teachers—they go with it. She doesn’t mind studying them, And her A's--they show no limit. Dale, why do you pester the girls When you could be very nice? You hit them, poke them, and pull their curls When you know a scolding is the price. Singing is Janet's specialty Upon this you'll all agree. Why was she gifted; why was she blessed? She has this talent; why can't we? Donnie Menzel, our six foot lad, Dn the team is a must. Both on the floor and on the road All you see is a cloud of dust. Oh, maiden fair, i love my nail. Mine eyes look Into thine. What's this we hear? Well, I’ll declare! It's Paul Buckles' line. Our Donna Ford gives advice Though she is young in days. She says to boys who can't be nice You'd better change your ways. While Frances Leesman, our roving one. Goes out of town to have her fun, Darlene Houghton, our country belle. Can paint our town just as well. Roily Yeast, you know, Is a farming lad. He's got that farm know-how. He feeds the cows—that’s not too bad— But milks the chickens—wow! ! To Judy the future looks bright. Asked if she'll marry she’ll say, I just might Her daddy says an old maid she will be. But this little brunette doesn't agree. A paper wad flies 'cross the room! A holler splits the airf All right, Mike French, that's enougnI Sit in that comer cnalr! I Taking books home every night To study vigorously Beverly Turner will go far Just wait———you'll see. Herbie Harwood, as you all know, In every class does labor— He's last to come and first to go. And girls, he does not favor. Our class is quiet till Jeanie's in it! She with her laughing smile, Is a pal to everyone. Of this there's no denial. Clump! Clump! Clump! Clump! Now what on earth can that be? When you hear it please don't jump. It’s Sharon Wikoff—has to be! Una, where were you today? You know we've missed you so. Why don't you pull up a chair and stay? We’ll talk about your beau. Lyle Rogers is chic, strong, and tall, And for him all the girls do fall. But Atlanta girls—to his way of thinkin— Aren't nearly as nice as those in Lincoln. Sharon makes her future plans, Which makes her very gay. Though she'll scrub those pots and pans. She’ll be happy day to day. Another brilliant boy is Lee. Mechanics is his joy. He helps his dad on the farm, you see, And someday he'll be a farmer boy. Now here comes our tumbler, Ellen, no doubt; For when she's nbt writing, she's tumbling about And here comes Carole with her cheerful ways. And at home she almost never stays. A quiet boy, you may think. But Myron is deceiving Just like the cover of a book—- Seeing is not believing. Your authors, the four of us— Judy, Donna, Ivy, and Kay- Got together to discuss Each person’s verse for your O. K.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY It was a wonderful September day in 1945 when seventeen students entered these halls of learning. The class enrollment t and gained through the years, and twenty-six now in the graduating class. Under the guidance of Mr. right, we started our freshman year with thirty students. Officers elected were the following; president, Frances Wertheim; vice-president, Don Menzel; secretary-treasurer, Donna Ford; student council members, Donna Ford and Lyle Rogers. We were initiated by the sophisticated Seniors at an all school party, given in our honor. Our float We Have Arrived received third prize in the homecoming pa rade. Our sophomore year was under the sponsorship of Mr. Kinsey and again we had thirty students in the class. Officers elected were the following; president, Beverly Turner; vice-president, James McRoberts; secretary-treasurer, Darlene Houghton; and student council representatives, Beverly Turner and James McRoberts. Our float Stardust received second prize in the homecoming parade. The biggest money making project we had this year was our box social. We presented a skit called Tengard as our part in the stunt night. Mr. Kinsey was our sponsor again our junior year, and again there were thirty students in the class . Elected officers were the following; president, Bob Miller; vice-president, Paul Buckles; treasurer, Eugene Yeast; and student council members, Sharon Loercher and Don Menzel. We took honorable mention with our float The Yellow Rose of Texas in the homecoming parade. This year we ordered our class rings to have for our senior year. On October 21 we presented outv-play The Bishop’s Mantle’7 under the direction of Mr I Harwood. We held a soup supper at the first home basketball game and sold concessions at all of the home games. On May 12 we sponsored the Junior-Senior banquet and prom. Our sponsor the senior year was Mr. McCullough. This year the class enrollment was twenty-eight students. Officers elected were the following; president. Bob Miller; vice-president, Kay Fortman; secretary-treasurer, Janet Haning; and student council representatives, Sharon Loercher, Janet Haning, and Don Menzel. This year started off with a bang by initiating the Green Freshies . On September 14 our float For God and Country received second prize in the homecoming parade. This year we ordered our name cards and invitations for graduation. On October 16 we journeyed to the Tichenor Studios in Peoria Heights to have class pictures taken. Also we donated two-hundred dollars toward th new scoreboard for the gym. In the spring we were feted af the banquet and prom and honored at baccalaureate, honors night, and commencement. Now comes the time wnen we must say 'good-bye” to these halls that have held our joys and frustrations, to the kind and patient teachers who have taught us, and to many of our friends. It has been a long and memorable twelve years that we have spent together, years which we shall never forget. May the best of everything come to us all in the years after graduation.