Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1948 volume:

BOARD OF EDUCATION Victor H. Schleich, Pres. Jack R. Sundberg, Secretary John Masden Otis Williamson Arbon Fullerton To keep in step with the education trend is the goal of our Board of Education. They have worked diligently for our forthcoming Unit System. The school and the community wish to thank them. DEDICATION This volume of the Boomerang is dedicated to the Music Department in sincere appreciation of their successful efforts in forwarding the honor of Avon High School TABLE OF CONTENTS DEDICATION BOARD OF EDUCATION ADMINISTRATION Faculty SENIORS Activities Will Prophecy UNDERCLASSMEN Juniors Sophomores Freshmen SPORTS Football Basketball ACTIVITIES Band Chorus Majorette Twirlers Cheerleaders Smear Staff Library Staff Boomerang Staff FFA FHA Varsity Club Senior Class Play Junior Class Play Parties CALENDAR SNAPSHOTS ADVERTISEMENTS EARL L. OLSON Northern Illinois State Teachers College University of Wisconsin '28, Ph.B. University of Wisconsin ’34, Ph.M. Principal Physics General Science BARBARA BULL Western Illinois State College B. S. in Ed. (’46) Commerce Assist. Advisor Soph. Class Boomerang Advisor ROYCE M. DAVIS Knox College B. M. E. (’42) Band Director DONNA L. HATCH Knox Conservatory Eush Conservatory in Chicago Christiansen Choral School in Lake Forest Chorus Director ILENE S. LAWSON Monmouth College B. A. ’46) Mathematics Civics, Economics Girls’ Physical Education Assistant Advisor of Fr. Class RICHARD STEARNS Western Illinois State College B. of Ed. (’40) Coach, History Boys’ Physical Education Advisor of Varsity Club Head Advisor Sophomore Class MARTHA W. DAVIS Knox College B. A. (’42) English Head Advisor Fr. Class Smear Advisor RUBY W. DUFFY Carthage College A. B. (’25) U. of 111. (Grad, work in Ed.) Biology, Math., Latin Faculty Librarian Director of Plays Sr. Class Advisor REBECCA HUGHES Western Kentucky State College B. S. in H. E. (’45) Vocational Home Ec. Head Advisor Jr. Class F. H. A. Robert Slayton Blackburn College University of Illinois B. S. in Agriculture (’41) Vocational Agriculture Assistant Sponsor Junior Class F. F. A. Advisor VERA H. ARINGDALE Avon High School (’47) School Secretary BRONALD EUGENE ALDEN Basketball ................1-2-3-4 Football ___________________1-2-3-4 Track _________________________3-4 Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Student Council _______________1-3 Class Officer________________2-3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 “Prunella”.......................4 F. F. A.......................2-4 T. N. T_________________________2 Varsity Club __________________3-4 BOB BABBITT F. F. A_____________________2-3-4 Mixed Chorus ____________________2 Boys’ Chorus ____________________2 DUANE BLACK Football ................... 1-3-4 Basketball ____________________1-2 Track............._........1-2-3-4 F. F. A...................1-2-3-4 T. N. T___________________ 1-2-3 Varsity _________________________4 Chorus __________________________2 F. F. A. Officer............—.3-4 CARL MORTON BOVARD Mixed Chorus ________________2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus ________________2-3-4 “Prunella” .................... _4 Boomerang Staff________________3-4 Smear Staff _____________________4 Vocal Solo_______________________4 PATRICIA ANN BUTLER Band .......................1-2-3-4 Saxophone Quartet _______________1 Mixed Chorus 1_____________1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus ______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble___________________3 Girls’ Basketball .........1-2-3-4 F. H. A..................... 1-2-4 “Love Your Neighbor”-------------3 “Prunella” .................... 4 Boomerang Staff _________________4 Smear Staff _________________2-3-4 CHARLES EARL CANNON Smear Staff____________________3-4 Boomerang Staff -------------2-3-4 F. F. A........................1-2 Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus _______________1-2-3-4 Librarian _______________________1 CHARLES RAY CARRICO Football ............... .1-2-3-4 Easketball -----------------1-2-3-4 Track____________________ 1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus ______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble --------------1-2-3 Boys’ Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Class Officer------------------2-3 “Love Your Neighbor”-------------3 “Prunella” ----------------------4 T. N. T....—...................--2 Varsity Club-------------------3-4 Libiary ----------------------- 3 CEDRIC EUGENE DOWELL Football _______________ ..1-2-3-4 Basketball __________________1-2-3 Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Boys’ Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Vocal Solo ..................1-2-3 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 “Prunella” ____________________ .4 T. N. T......................... 2 Varsity Club __________________3-4 Librarian _______________________3 DELORIS VIVIAN EATON Mixed Chorus __________________3-4 Girls’ Chorus _________________3-4 Boomerang Staff _________________4 Smear Staff______________________4 Band ________________________1-2-3 Librarian _____________________1-3 Girls’ Basketball ...........1-2-4 F. H. A....................... 1-3 MARY ADELINE ETHINGTON Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus_____________ 1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble_______________2-3-4 Vocal Solo ________________1-2-3-4 Drum Major_____________________3-4 Twirler _______________________1-2 T. N. T._........................2 Varsity Club --------------------4 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 •Prunella” ______________________4 F. H. A___________________ 1-2-3-4 F. H. A. Officer.............. 3-4 Harvest Queen ___________________1 PAULINE FULLERTON D. A. R._..................... 4 Class Officer _________________1-4 Mixed Chorus---------------1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus _____________1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble ----------------2-3 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 “Prunella” ..................... 4 Librarian _________________1-2-3-4 Boomerang Staff______________2-3-4 Smear Staff ___________________3-4 F. H .A__________________________1 Girls’ Basketball _________1-2-3-4 GENE CASPER GINTHER Mixed Chorus ____________________4 Track -------------------------2-4 Boys’ Chorus ____________________4 ELMER LEE HOWARD Manager _______________________1-2 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 “Prunella” .............. —......4 Mixed Chorus --------------------2 Eoys’ Chorus ____________________2 T. N. T________________________ -2 Varsity Club ------------------3-4 BETTY JEAN HITE Mixed Chorus---------------1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus______________1-2-3-4 Girls’ Basketball -------------1-4 F. H. A....................... 1 Harvest Queen -------------------2 RAY EUGENE LOCK F. F. A._.................. 1-2-3-4 F. F. A Officer_____________________4 “Love Your Neighbor”________________3 “Prunella” .........................4 Mixed Chorus___________________1-2-3-4 Boys Chorus __________________1-2-3-4 Football _________________________3-4 Track __________________________2-3-4 Varsity Club____________________2-3-4 HAROLD McCLURE Basketball ________________________4 Track ______________________ 2-3-4 Football ________________________3-4 Varsity Club_____________________3-4 F. F. A......................1-2-3-4 Student Council____________________3 Class Officer _____________________4 F. F. A. Treasurer_______________3-4 T. N. T____________________________2 MARY ELLEN McVAY Girls’ Chorus _______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus ________________1-2-3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”_______________3 “Prunella” ________________________4 Eoomerang Staff________________2-3-4 Smear Staff _____________________3-4 Library _____________________1-2-3-4 Band ------------------------1-2-3-4 Girls Basketball _________________4 Vocal Solo __________________1-2-3-4 Band Solo__________________________1 Eand Quartet_______________________1 Student Council ___________________2 F. H. A__________________________3-4 F. H. A. Officer___________________4 ANITA BLANCHE MOON Girls’ Chorus ______________I-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus________________1-2-3-4 Smear Staff_________________1-2-3-4 Boomerang ______________________3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”______________3 “Prunella” _____________________ 4 Library ____________________1-2-3-4 Eand ______________________ 1-2-3-4 Girls Basketball ____________1-2-3 Trombone Solo___________________2-3 Dance Band _______________________2 DONALD LYLE MYERS Basketball _____________________2-3-4 Track ______________________________1 Football _________________________1-4 “Love Your Neighbor”________________3 Frunella” _________________________4 Eand _______________________ 1-2-3-4 Band Solo ______________________1-3-4 Mixed Chorus _________________1-2-3-4 Eoys’ Chorus__________________1-2-3-4 Varsity Club _____________________3-4 T. N. T. Club_____________________1-2 MERLIN L. NICHOLS, JR. Mixed Chorus__________________ 1-2-3-4 Eoys’ Chorus___________________1-2-3-4 Band __________________________1-2-3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”_________________3 ‘‘Prunella” _________________________4 Basketball __________________________2 Football ______________________1-2-3-4 Basketball Manager ______________1-3-4 Varsity Club_______________________3-4 F. F. A. Officer_____________________4 F. F. A—........................ 2-3-4 T. N. T____________________________1-2 Student Council _____________________2 Class Officer _____________________1-2 Track ............................ 4 BERNARD MATTHEW O'DONNELL Boomerang Staff __________________4 “Prunella” _______________________4 Varsity Club______________________4 Easketball Track Manager________2 ROBERTA ANN POWELL Girls Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus _______________1-2-3-4 Smear Staff_________________1-2-3-4 Boomerang___________________1-2-3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”______________3 “Frunella” _______________________4 Mixed Ensemble _________________2-3 Band ------------------------1-2-3-4 Drum Ensemble___________________2-4 Litrary ------------------------3-4 Girls’ Basketball ______________1-2 Eoomerang Editor _________________4 GLENN AUSTIN REED Track ..........................1-2-3-4 Football ___________________________3-4 F. F. A-------------------------1-2-3-4 F. F. A. Officer______________________4 Varsity Club _________________________4 ALBERTA LEAMOND REIHM Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus______________1-2-3-4 Eand ----------------------1-2-3-4 “Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 “Frunella” ______________________4 Girls' Easketball __________1-2-3-4 Smear Staff _________________2-3-4 Eoomerang Staff______________2-3-4 Cheer Leader_____________________4 Student Club __________________1-2 Varsity Club ____________________4 Library ____________________1-2-3-4 Eoomerang Assistant Editor_______4 BILL SAILER F. F. A................... 1-2-3-4 LOIS NANETTE SMICK SHIRLEY WOLTZEN Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Girls’ Chorus ______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble_________________2-3 Band ......................1-2-3-4 Drum Ensemble__________________2-4 Library ------- -----------1-2-3-4 Cheer Leader __________________3-4 Varsity Club___________________3-4 T. N. T........................__2 Girls’ Basketball __________1-2-3-4 Girls State---------------------3 Band Sec. and Treasurer__________3 Class Officer ___________________1 Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 Prunella”_______________________4 Smear Staff__________________2-3-4 Smear Editor ____________________4 Eoomerang Staff________________3-4 Boomerang Assistant Editor_______3 RICHARD DEAN SUTER Football ....................1-2-3-4 Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 Prunella ................... _4 Varsity Club___________________3-4 F. F. A__________________ 1-2-3-4 Class Officer _________________ 3 F. F. A. Officer...............3-4 Band ____________________________4 JOHN HOWARD WALL Mixed Chorus___________________3-4 Boys’ Chorus _________________3-4 Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 Prunella” ______________________4 Football ______________________3-4 Varsity Club __________________3-4 Student Council _________________3 Eoomerang Staff _________________4 Vocal Solo-----------------------3 Library -------------------------3 F. F. A........................ 3 EDWIN ERNEST WARREN F. F. A._________________ 1-2-3-4 F. F. A. Officer.................3 Chorus __________________________3 MARJORIE ANN WHISLER Girls’ Chorus______________1-2-3-4 Mixed Chorus --------------1-2-3-4 Love Your Neighbor”-------------3 “Prunella”_____________________ 4 F. H. A____________________1-2-3-4 President of F. H. A-------------3 Student Council -----------------3 Girls’ Basketball ----------1-2-3-4 Twirler ___________________1-2-3-4 Secretary of F. H. A-------------2 Class Officer -------------------2 DALE WILLIAMS Mixed Chorus --------------------4 Boys’ Chorus ____________________4 Football ________________________4 Varsity Club --------------------4 Track _________________________ 4 Mixed Chorus ____________________4 Girls’ Chorus ___________________4 Prunella” ......................4 EVERETT LY'LE WRIGHT Mixed Chorus __________________2-4 Boys’ Chorus __________________2-4 Eoomerang Staff _________________4 Smear Staff _____________________4 “Frunella” ____________________ 4 WANDA LEE ARNOLD Mixed Chorus ____________________4 Girls’ Chorus ___________________4 Prunella”_______________________4 VIRGINIA HAMPTON Mixed Chorus_______________1-2-3-4 Girls Chorus _____________1-2-3-4 Mixed Ensemble ________________2-3 Girls Basketball _________1-2-3-4 Boomerang Staff _____________2-3-4 Bus. Manager of Eoomerang________4 Smear Staff__________________2-3-4 Love Your Neighbor”_____________3 Frunella ______________________4 Student Council__________________3 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Pauline Fullerton ________President Harold McClure_______Vice President Lud Alden_____Secretary Treasurer WHO'S WHO Hair—Betty Hite Physique—Virginia Hampton Personality—Lois Smick Neatness—Pauline Fullerton Talk—Alberta Reihm Inquisitiveness—Anita Moon Musical—Mary McVay Dancing—Adeline Ethington Neatness—Bud Alden Poise—Charles Cannon Hands—Cedric Dowell Studious—Lyle Wright Teeth—Ray Lock Laugh—Dick Suter Smile—Marjorie Whistler Wolfing—Ray Carrico Physique—Dale Williams Talk—Carl Bovard LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of 1948 A. D., being in a satisfactory state of mind and manners do hereby sign, publish, and bequeath the following possessions to the under- classmen: FIRST: We, as a class, bequeath our problems to the sophomores provided they use them as we did. SECOND: We bequeath our conduct to the juniors as they need it badly. In addition, we bequeath the following to individuals: I, Eud Alden, do will and bequeath my wolfish techniques to Leroy Adolphson with the hope that he uses it to better advantages than I did, if he thinks he can!!!!! I, Wanda Arnold, do will and bequeath my riding ability to Billy Anderson with the understanding that HE tames HIS horses. I, Bob Babbitt, do will and bequeath my “wise” answers in history class to Joan Reuter with the understanding that she won’t day-dream as much as I did. I, Duane Black, do will and bequeath my car to Eugene Blount so HE can take some adventurous rides as he has always wanted to do. I, Carl Bovard, do will and bequeath my Latin knowledge to Paul McVay. I, Patty Butler, do will and bequeath my habit of being late to class to Marlene Mitchell with the mutual understanding that she makes her classes faster than I did. I, Charles Cannon, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Wayne Hampton. ’Nuf said!!!!! I. Ray Carrico, do will and bequeath my “ambitious attitude” to Dave Luper. I, Cedric Dowell, do will and bequeath my ways with the girls to Bob Baker. I, Deloris Eaton, do will and bequeath my shorthand books to Roy Woods, hoping he makes good use of them. I, Adeline Ethington, do will and bequeath my drum major cap to Jerry Hatch. I. Pauline Fullerton, do will and bequeath my leadership ability to anyone who can use it. I, Gene Ginther, do will and bequeath my ability to throw the discus to Bill Bivens and hope he has as much success as I’ve had. I, Virginia Hampton, do will and bequeath my ways with the college boys to Verna Bovard and I hope you have as much luck as I’ve had. I. Betty Hite, do will and bequeath my well-cared-for hair to Fern Duncan. I, Elmer Howard do will and bequeath my ability for skipping school and hunt- ing to Kenny Alden with the hope that he gets bigger game than I did. I, Ray Lock, do will and bequeath my Sophomore “girls” to the oncoming senior boys with the hope that they have as much fun as I’ve had. I, Harold McClure, do will and bequeath my naps in Mrs. Davis’ study halls to Ernie Rapp with the sincere wish that he gets by with them as well as I did. I, Mary Ellen McVay, do will and bequeath my musical abilities to Clarice Wat- son. Make good use of it Clarice!! I, Anita Moon, do will and bequeath my trombone ability to Hod O’Hern. I, Donny Myers, do will and bequeath my “country style’’ walk to Marilyn Sor- rells. You’ll probably have to practice some. I, Merlin Nichols, do will and bequeath my inflammable temper to Martha Helen Davis. I. Barney O’Donnell, do will and bequeath my “careful driving” to Carl Ehresman, with the understanding that he always have good brakes. I, Roberta Powell, do will and bequeath my “dainty” feet to Janene Allison, but hope her’s never get quite as large as mine. I, Glenn Reed, do will and bequeath my freckles and red hair to Bob Hook, with the hope that he is NEVER called “carrot-top.” I, Alberta Reihm, do will and bequeath my ability to talk longer than anyone else to Donald Timmerman so he can use it for the history debate next year. I, Bill Sailer, do will and bequeath my freshmen girls to Arnold Rossell. I, Skip Smick, do will and bequeath my love for cheerleading to Blanche Young. I, Dick Suter, do will and bequeath my arguing ability to Jim Hendel. I, John Wall, do will and bequeath my incorrect physics problems to Jackie Luper. I, Shirley Woltzen, do will and bequeath my Peoria “friends” to Norma Jones. I. Eddie Warren, do will and bequeath my liking for farming to Tom Williamson. I, Margie Whisler, do will and bequeath my famous giggle to Carol Lee. You’re too quiet, Carol! I, Dale Williams, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Caroline Allen. I, Lyle Wright, do will and bequeath my “A’s” to Irvin Nelson. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: We, the class of 1948 afix our seal this 26th day of May, in the year of our Lord, 1948. Signed. THE SENIOR CLASS. WITNESSED BY: Betty Hite Skip Smick Carl Bovard Merlin Nichols (Chairman). SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It is May in the year 1968. Mr. and Mrs. Bud Alden are spending a quiet evening in their home in Avon, Illinois. Eud is now a retired business man, having retired at the age of 18. Mrs. Alden is, of course, the former Lois Smick. The Aldens have been blessed with ten children. Bud turns on the television set and dials to a program that is having its opening tonight. We hear the announcer speaking-------------- “Ladies and gentlemen, this program is to tell you what has happened to the Senior class of 1948. Anita Moon and Donny Myers furnish their own musical arrangements for this program. (Music) The scene first goes to Washington, D. C., where Senator Richard (“Greenbush, That Is,”) Suter is filibustering on the vital issue “Cornless Corn Cob Pipes for Farmers,” he is being prompted by his “right hand” secretary, Deloris Eaton. In the gallery, hanging on to his every word, we find those four respected farmers, repre- senting the Avon community, the Misters Bill Sailer, Edwin Warren, Glenn Reed, and Duane Black. These men have large land interests in the Middle West. In the next gallery we find that Farm Bureau Expert, Mr. Ray Lock, who, it is rumored, advises the President on farm matters. Mr. Harold McClure, known as “Cattle Mac,” was unable to attend this session because he was unexpectedly called to oversee his interests in Arabia. Mr. John Wall is also present. Mr. Wall as you know is in Washington to be cited by the President for his noted discovery of the 8th day in the week, now known to everyone as Grunsday. The scene changes to Pumphandle University; here we shall look in on a faculty meeting. There seems to be a disagreement. The two English professors, the Misses Roberta Powell and Virginia Hampton, and the professor on teaching primary grades. Miss Fullerton, are disagreeing with the Agriculture professor, Merlin Nichols, on the subject of horsewhipping of students. There is a deadlock; then the coach, Ray Carrico, the brilliant graduate from Knox, comes striding in. Putting down his crutches and straightening his bifocals, he utters a statement that is to be remem- bered the world around—“Hello.”-----------And so we leave good old P. U. Long may she prosper. (Music) This program is brought to you through the courtesy of the Babbitt Implement Company in St. Paul, Minnesota.—“It’s a good habit to trade with Babbitt.”— We interrupt this program to bring you a news flash—there has been a tragic fire in Babylon. Illinois. It is due to the heroism of the following people that there was a death toll of 0. The fire was reported by an alert secretary, Shirley Woltzen, who, being on the fortieth floor in her own business establishment, happened to look cut the window and noticed flames shooting out of the floor below. She immediately called the main operator of the city, Adeline Ethington, who, after many hours of heart-rending work notified all of the officials. In five minutes, Dale “Burn ’Em Down” Williams arrived at the scene and put out the tire single handed. There were many injured people who were treated by that heroic trio of nurses, Wanda Arnold, Margie Whisler, and Mary McVay Darting from burning corner to burning corner, all during the tragic incident, was that daring, adventurous reporter, Charles “Fearless Cannon. Anxiously watching the scene were two bankers. Gene Ginther and Carl Bovard whose bank was next door. And in the burning building were the offices of their biggest client, Elmer Howard, who was now co-owner of Nichols and Howard. Now back to our program—the scene now changes to Dry Gulch, Arizona, where we find the former Betty Hite happily married and living on a ranch. Order is kept in Dry Gulch by Barney “Hang ’Em Dead” O’Donnell, and his deputy, Cedric “Sher- lock” Dowell. Miss Patty Butler is now living on her large estate where she raises rattlesnakes for a hobby. We could gather no information on Alberta Reihm since her disappearance on the night of graduation. The last we saw of her she leaped from the schoolhouse, yelled “Whoopee!” and galloped off on her horse Silver. This is your ACHS radio announcer, Lyle Wright, signing off. The script this evening was written by John Wall, Lyle Wright, Pauline Fullerton, and Alberta Reihm. Remember, try Peu and Paul’s Little Pink Pills For Puny People. Good night, all. JUNIOR CLASS Bottom Row (1. to r.): Miss Hughes, advisor; Marlene Mitchell. Lois Myers, Donna Shultz, Norma Jones, Mildred Browne, Mr. Slayton, advisor. Second Row (1. to r.): Martha Foster, Elsie McVey, Margaret Wilson, Lois Simmons, Caroline Allen, Carole Huston, Jackie Luper, Mary Lois Murphy. Third Row (1. to r.): Donald Timmerman, Eugene Blount. Kenny Alden, Bob Randall, Dan Williamson, Hod O’Hern, George Onion. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Martin Moon, Jim Hendel, Dave Luper, Bob Baker, Roy Woods, LaVern Ross, Ernie Repp. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Dave Luper—Secretary Mildred Browne—Vice President Margaret Wilson—Treasurer Roy Woods—President WHO'S WHO Clothes—Norma Jones Hands—Lois Myers Athletic—Elsie McVey Dancing—Bob Baker Personality—Hod O’Hern Smile—Martin Moon Complexion—LaVern Ross Lips—Donald Timmerman Athletic—Bob Randall Legs—George Onion Musical—Roy Woods SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row (1. to r.): Richard Stearns, Advisor; Marilyn Sorrells, Cynthia Sailer, Marilyn Nichols, Shirley Vernoy, Darlene Hillman, Eloise Salisbury, Miss Barbara Bull, Advisor. Second Row (1. to r.): Joan Inman, Harriet Jennings, Carol Lee, Mary Parker, Clarice Watson, Evelyn Johnson, Verna Bovard, Joan Reuter. Third Row (1. to r.): Martha Davis, Marvin Johnson, Ronald Holsinger, Gloria Jen- nings, Louis Moon, Donald Browpe. Paul McVay, Frances Ray. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Doris Gillett, Rosalie Bivens, Phyllis House, Carl Ehresman, Tommy Williamson. Bob Hook, Fern Duncan, Joan Wagy. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS President—Verna Bovard Vice Piesident—Tommy Williamson Sec. and Treas.—Evelyn Johnson WHO'S WHO Wolfing—Clarice Watson Legs—Martha Davis Eyes—Darlene Hillman Teeth—Verna Bovard Artistic—Joan Reuter Hair—Bob Hook Inquisitiveness—Louis Moon Eyes—Marvin Johnson Shyness—Roland Holsinger Poise—H. Jennings FRESHMAN CLASS Eottom Row (1. to r.): Mrs. Davis, advisor; Janene Allison, Paul Sailer, Lola Singleton, Mrs. Lawson, advisor. Second Row (1. to r.): Betty Batson, Darlene Black. Blanche Young. Geraldine Hillman, Bill Bivens, Leroy Adolpson. Third Row (1. to r.): Betty Onion, Richard Asquith, Bruce Dempsey, Ernest Blount, Jerry Hatch, Keith Wagy, Marjorie Deets. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Helen Smith, Shirley Myers, Willa Mae Parker, Joan Murphy, Ordeth Reuter, Joan Feilder, Norma Schrodt. Fifth Row (1. to r.): Marlene Wagy, Arnold Rossell, Irvin Nelson, Junior Wagy, Wayne Hampton, Bill Anderson, Retha Wilson. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS Shirley Myers—President Junior Wagy—V. President Darlene Black—Treasurer Marilyn Ruhl—Secretary (Not in picture) WHO'S WHO Studious—Joan Murphy Laugh—Blanche Young Artistic—Wayne Hampton Shyness—Marjorie Deets Lips—Shirley Myers Complexion—Darlene Black Clothes—Junior Wagy ATHLETICS BASKETBALL The basketball season of 1947-’48 was o.uite successful. The team had a hard schedule, yet were the victors in 20 out of 25 games. Among the honors captured in tournaments were the first place honors in both the Little Six Conference and the Fulton County Tournament. In the Sectional Tournament they lost to a strong Macomb team. The team played clean, fast ball and could overcome most obstacles. The only problem to the team was the fast break. Many newspapers in the state recognized the Avon Troians as one of the best teams in this area. The senior players the team will lose are: Ray Carrico, Harold McClure, Don Myers and Bud Alden, who was the 1947-’48 honorary captain. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Avon 34 London Mills ..31 Avon. 36 ♦Knoxville - ..34 Avon 44 Fairview ..29 Avon 44 ♦Roseville ..28 Avon. ... .. 30 Eushnell ..34 Avon 42 Stronghurst ..34 Avon 48 ♦ Aledo ..35 Avon 45 V. I. T ..36 Avon. .. . — 34 ♦Roseville ..36 (overtime) Avon — 40 ♦Alexis ..15 Avon 29 Cuba .. ..28 Avon 36 ♦Knoxville ..22 Avon 45 Astoria 26 Avon. .. — 36 Farmington .30 County Tournament Avon 30 Cuba ..26 Avon - 62 Bardolph .. 15 Avon . . . ... 42 ♦Aledo ..33 Avon 39 Prairie City .22 Avon 33 ♦Abingdon _ 29 Avon 23 Corpus Christi _ .53 Avon • 34 ♦Alexis ..26 Avon 48 Astoria ..26 Avon 31 ♦Abingdon . .39 (overtime) Avon 57 Colchester ..38 Regional Tournament Avon 29 Macomb ..46 Total Points 971 Total Points .771 • Indicates Little 6 opponent. FOOTBALL The 1947 football season wasn't too successful according to the record; 3 won, 2 tied, and 4 lost, but in spirit and knowledge gained, it was a good season. In Sep- tember the team played their first foe under the new lights in Simmons field. The squad had a disadvantage during the whole season due to the fact that many players were injured. At the end of the season the two best games, played with Abingdon and Stronghurst, ended the season. These were tough squads and our team had many on the list of injuries, yet Avon emerged the victor. They captured fourth place honor in the Little Six. We lose many valuable senior players; Bud Alden, Harold McClure, Merlin Nichols, Dick Suter, John Wall, Ray Carrico, Duane Black, Dale Williams, Ray Lock. Donny Myers, Glenn Reed, and Cedric Dowell. Because of in- juries and illness, six of the seniors served as captains at some time during the season. They were Ray Lock, Bud Alden, H. McClure, M. Nichols, D. Suter, and R. Carrico. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Sept. 12 _. 6 Sept. 19 Avon 20 Sept. 26 0 Oct. 3 0 Oct. 9 6 Oct. 17 19 Oct. 24 6 Oct. 31 19 Nov. 7. 21 Bushnell 26 Cuba 7 Macomb 0 Roseville _ .. Aledo . . 42 Knoxville 27 Alexis 6 Here Abingdon 18 Stronghurst FOOTBALL First Row (1. to r.): Jerry Hatch manager; Dale Williams, Kenny Alden. Donny Myers, Gleen Reed, Tom Williamson, Manager. Second Row (L to r.): Merlin Nichols, George Onion, Dan Williamson, Duane Black, Bob Randall, Ernie Repp, Martin Moon, John Wall, Richard Stearns, Coach. Third Row (1. to r. : Ray Carrico. Ray Lock, Harold McClure, Lavern Ross, Cedric Dowell. Bud Alden, Dick Suter, Carl Ehresman, Eugene Blount. BASKETBALL “A” SQUAD First Row 1. to r.): Merlin Nichols, Dan Williamson, Managers. Second Row (1. to r. : Ernie Repp, Ken Alden, Harold McClure, Bob Baker, Bud Alden, Dave Luper, Martin Moon, Ray Carrico, Bob Randall, George Onion, Dick Stearns. Coach. BASKETBALL “B” SQUAD First Row (1. to r.): Bill Bivens, Dick Asquith, Paul McVay, Keith Wagy, Leroy Adolphson. Second Row (1. to r. : Marvin Johnson, Manager; Hod O’Hern, Don Myers, Ervin Nelson, James Hendel, Carl Ehresman. Bill Anderson, Junior Wagy, Donald Browne, Wayne Hampton, Manager. FOOTBALL First Row (kneeling): John Wall, LaVern Ross, Dick Suter, Merlin Nichols, Eugene Blount, Harold McClure, Bud Alden. Second Row: Ernie Repp. Third Row (standing): Ray Carrico, Eob Randall. Duane Black. BASKETBALL Top Row: David Luper, Ernest Repp, Bob Baker, Eob Randall, Bud Alden. Second Row: Kenny Alden, Martin Moon. Don Myers, Ray Carrico, George Onion. ACTIVITIES BAND The band played this year at our home football games under the direction of Royce Davis. On February 16th the annual Fulton County Band Festival was held at Canton. Each of the bands present played two selections. Following this on the program was the mass band which was formed by the combination of all the bands. This band was directed by Kenneth Kincheloe, of Bradley University. The District Band Contest was held in Canton, on April the 10th. CHORUS The home vocal contest was held March 15th to select the singers who repre- sented us in the district contest on April 3rd. Those chosen were: Girls' High Voice_________________Evelyn Johnson Adeline Ethington Girls’ Medium Voice...............Mary Ellen McVay Joann Reuter Girls’ Low Voice__________________Shirley Vernoy Boys’ High Voice-----------------H°y Woods Eoys’ Medium Voice---------------Howard O Hern Evelyn Johnson and Martha Davis were chosen from the six pianists to repre- sent us in the district contest. Anita Moon and Evelyn Johnson, the two violinists, also went to the district contest. On March 30th, the Chorus went to the Chorus Festival held in Farmington to sing in a massed chorus of the schools gathered there. JUNIOR-SENIOR CHORUS First Row (1. to r.): Mrs. Hatch, Director; Marjorie Whisler, Alberta Reihm, Delores Eaton, Lyle Wright, Ernie Repp, Dale Williams, Betty Hite, Mildred Browne, Mary McVay, Adeline Ethington. Second Row (1. to r.): Marlene Mitchell, Norma Jones, Mary Murphy, Roberta Powell, Hod O’Hern, Ray Lock, Merlin Nichols, Donny Myers, Patty Butler, Wanda Arnold, Shirley Woltzen. Martha Foster, Lois Myers. Third Row (1. to r.): Jackie Luper, Elsie McVey, Carol Houston, Gene Ginther, Dan Williamson, Ray Carrico, Carl Bovard, John Wall, Lois Simmons, Virginia Hampton. Lois Smick. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Margaret Wilson, Anita Moon, James Hendel, Bob Baker, Bud Alden. Dave Luper, Cedric Dowell. Charles Cannon, Roy Woods, Pauline Fuller- ton, Caroline Allen. First Row (1. to r.): Marlene Mitchell, Lois Myers, Jackie Luper, Tommy Williamson, Clarice Watson, Mary McVay. Second Row (1. to r.): Carol Lee. Alberta Reihm, Norma Jones, Shirley Vernoy, Sarah Butler, Paul McVay, Patty Butler, Merlin “Nichols. Third Row (1. to r.): David Sharp. Bonita Snapp, Janene Allison. Martha Helen Davis, Rosalie Bivens, Shirley Myers, James Hendel, Roy Woods, Dick Suter, David Luper, Jerry Hatch, Anita Moon, Donny Myers. Fourth Row (1. to r. : Pam Fullerton, Lois Smick, Martha Foster, Roberta Powell, Danny Williamson, Royce Davis, Band Instructor. First Row (1. to r.): Janene Allison, Shirley Vernoy, Marilyn Nichols, Joan Reuter, Leroy Adolphson, Mrs. Hatch, Instructor, Bill Bivins, Betty Onion, Geraldine Hillman, Betty Batson, Darlene Hillman. Second Row (1. to r.): Blanche Young, Darlene Black. Marjorie Deets, Cynthia Sailer, Dick Asauith, Paul McVay, Will Mae Parker, Clarice Watson, Evelyn Johnson, Verna Bovard. Third Row (1. to r.): Helen Smith, Frances Ray, Shirley Myers, Donald Browne, Marvin Johnson, Jerry Hatch, Carol Lee, Martha Davis, Mary Parker. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Rosalie Bivins, Marlene Wagy, Joan Murphy, Wayne Hampton, Tommy Williamson, Carl Ehresman, Junior Wagy, Irvin Nelson, Joan Wagy, Retha Wilson. Ordeth Reuter. FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE CHORUS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM BY AVON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Thursday Evening, Dec. 18, 1947 — 8 o'clock “Processional”—(O Come All Ye Faithful)-----------------------Latin Hymn “March of the Kings” (Mixed Chorus)__________-....... French Folk Melody The First Christmas Story (Virginia Hampton)------------------ Luke 2:8-14 Solo—“O Holy Night” (Adeline Elhington).----------------------------- Adam ••The Star ...............................-........-........-Polish Carol •‘Rise Up Shepherds and Foller” (Jr. and Sr. Girls’ Chorus)..Negro Spiritual Musical Reading— The Shepherds in Judea (Roberta Powell)------Mary Austin Reading (Lois Myers)________________________________Story of ‘The Messiah Hallelujah Chorus— The Messiah” (Mixed Chorus)...................... Handel Solo__“I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” (Mary Murphy)----------Longfellow Reading (Jackie Luper)------------------------------- The Choir of God Assisted by Roy Woods, Marlene Mitchell, Lois Smick and Donny Myers Solo— The Christmas Candle” (Mary McVay)------------------------------Warren The Birthday of a King” (Fr. and Soph. Girls’ Chorus)------------Neidlinger Solo—“Song of Devotion (Roy Woods)----------------------old French Carol • ‘Twas the Night Eefore Christmas” (Mixed Chorus)-Fred Waring Chorus Series Recessional—“Joy to the World”----------------------------------------Handel Director—Donna L. Hatch Reading—Ruby Duffy Accompanists—Clara Merrill, Martha Helen Davis, and Clarice Watson. Decorating Committee - Anita Moon. Beverly Allen, Marjorie Whisler. Shirley Woltzen, Pauline Fullerton, Carl Eovard, Gene Ginther, Merlin Nichols, Lyle Wright. Charles Cannon. John Wall, Dale Williams. Cedric Dowell and Ray Lock. Music and Programs-Patty Butler. Wanda Arnold, Deloris Eaton. Alberta Reihm and Eetty Hite. ANNUAL CONTESTS IN MUSIC AVON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Monday Evening, March 15, 1948 7:30 o’clock (GIRLS’ HIGH VOICE) Shepherd, Play a Little Air! (Stickles)-----------------------------------Evelyn Johnson Ships of Arcady (Head)---------------------------------------------------Adeline Ethington Down in the Forest (Ronald)-------------------------------------------------Joan Murphy Sicilian Lullaby (Newman)---------------------------------------------------Shirley Myers (GIRLS’ MEDIUM VOICE) “Into the Night” (Edwards)----------------------------------------Mary Lois Murphy “Boats of Mine” (Miller)----------------------------------------------Ordeth Reuter “Dawn” (Curran)___________________________________________________Mary Ellen McVay “A Brown Bird Singing” (Wood)_________________________________________Frances Ray “All for You” (Brown)_________________________________________________Joann Reuter (GIRLS’ LOW VOICE) “Daisies” (Hawley)________________________________ _______________Shirley Vernoy (PIANO SOLOS) “The Butterfly” (Merkel)__________________________________________Clarice Watson “111 Fenseroso” (Heller)____________________________________________________Anita Moon “A Dream of Love” (Liszt arr. Thompson)-----------------------------Joan Murphy •‘Day Dreams” (Rasbach)_____________________________________________Frances Ray “Butterfly” (Merkel)_______________________________________________________Martha Davis “Menuet” (Paderewski)_____________________________________________Evelyn Johnson (BOYS’ HIGH VOICE) “Know a Hill” (Whepley)--------------------------------------------------Roy Woods (BOYS MEDIUM VOICE) “The Lam pi it Hour” (Penn)____________________________________Carl Ehresman “O Rest in the Lord” (Mendelssohn)_______________________________Carl Bovard “Rolling Down to Rio” (German)____..__________________________Howard O’Hern (BOYS’ UNCHANGED VOICE) “Dedication” (Franz) ____________________________________________Jerry Hatch (VIOLIN SOLOS) “Cantabile et Eolero” (Danke)_________________________________Evelyn Johnson “Country Gardens” (Ambrosio)-------------------------------------------Anita Moon FULTON COUNTY BAND FESTIVAL ALICE INGERSOLL GYMNASIUM Canton, Illinois Monday, February 16, 1948 7:30 P. M. Guest Director—Mr. Kenneth Kincheloe, Eradley University Liberty Fleet March Theme from the “Piano Concerto -------------------------- Fairview Community High School Director—Mr. Paul Vegna Fighting Irish March------------------------------------- Chapel Shrine-------------------------------------------- V. I. T. Consolidated High School Director—Mr. L. M. Crockett Basketball Team March------------------------------------ Amethyst Overture---------------------------------------- Lewistown Community High School Director—Mr. Robert E. Jorgensen United Nations March------------------------------------- Rosmarin Overture ---------------------------- ---------- Cuba Community High School Director—Mr. Paul F. Brown Loyalty March ------------------------------------------- Kolomes Overture ---------------------------------------- Avon High School Director—Mr. Royce Davis His Honor March----------------------------------------- Lincoln Lyric Overture---------------------------------- Farmington Community High School Director—Mr. Newell L. Kessinger National Emblem March----------------------------------- Monte Cristo Overture----------------------------------- Canton High School Director—Mr. Ketric Klingman MASSED BAND America Headway March------------------------------------------- Cardinal Overture------------------------------------- Valse Triste-------------------------------------------- Lee’s Favorite March------------------------------------ Baton Twirling Exhibition Simplicity --------------------------------------------- Tea for Two--------------------------------------------- Connecticut March--------------------------------------- Star Spangled Banner Edward Greig Paul Yoder _____Leoni .Ed. Chenette F. L. Buchtel __K. L. King Max Thomas Skornicka ___Fulton Henry Fillmore ___Newell Long „.E. E. Bagley Joseph Paulson .Bennett .Johnson .Sibelius _____Lee _____Lee Youmans .Nassann BAND CONCERT Presented in the AVON COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL GYM Star Spangled Eanner Connecticut March___________________________________ Kolomea Overture____________________________________ Chorale—To Thee We Sing_____________________________ (From the Russian Liturgy) Aurora Overture_____________________________________ Monarch March_______________________________________ Ten Little Indians (Novelty)________________________ Valse Triste---------------------------------------- Drumnastics_________________________________________ Eegin the Eeguine----------------------------------- Desert Song_________________________________________ __William Nassann Arr. G. H. Reeves _____James Fulton ..Arr. by P. Tkack _______Paul Yoder ___ Olivadoti ___Newell H. Long __________Sibelius Arr. by Yoder ___________Buchtel _______Cole Porter Arr. by Teague Sigmund Romberg Arr. by Bennett El Capitan Sousa DRUM MAJORETTE Adeline Ethington TWIRLERS Evelyn Johnson Marjorie Whisler Frances Ray CHEER LEADERS Jackie Luper Evelyn Johnson Alberta Reihm Lois Smick SMEAR STAFF Sitting (1. to r. : Virginia Hampton, Alberta Reihm, Martha Davis, advisor; Jackie Luper, Assistant Editor; Lois Smick, Editor; Roberta Powell, Pauline Fullerton. Second Row (1. to r.): Cynthia Sailer, Deloris Eaton, Joan Reuter, Mary Parker, Elsie McVey, Lois Myers, Verna Eovard, Mary McVay. Third Row (1. to r.): Shirley Vernoy, Frances Ray, Rosalie Bivens, Joan Wagy, Joan Murphy, Gloria Jennings, Patricia Butler, Carol Lee, Marlene Mitchell. Fourth Row (1. to r. : Evelyn Johnson Lyle Wright. Norma Jones, Margaret Wilson, Charles Cannon. Roy Woods, Carl Bovard. Anita Moon, Martha Davis, Hod O’Hern. LIBRARY First Row (1. to r.): Margaret Wilson, Elsie McVey, Anita Moon. Norma Jones, Bobby Ann Powell. Mrs. Duffy, Joan Reuter, Alberta Reihm, Marlene Mitchell, Lois Smick. Second Row (1. to r. : Joan Wagy, Carol Lee, Cynthia Sailer. Jackie Luper. Lois Myers, Mary McVay. Third Row (1. to r.): Evelyn Johnson, Marilyn Sorrells, Frances Ray, Pauline Fuller- ton, Carl Ehresman, Wayne Hampton, Marvin Johnson, Donald Browne. Fourth Row (1. to r.): Louis Moon. Tommy Williamson. Jerry Hatch, Paul McVay. BOOMERANG STAFF Sitting (1. to r.): Virginia Hampton. Business Manager; Roberta Powell, Editor; Alberta Reihm. Assistant Editor; Mary McVay, Miss Bull, Advisor. Second Row (1. to r.): Lyle Wright, Mary Lois Murphy, Patricia Butler, Hod O'Hern, John Wall, Gene Ginther. Margaret Wilson. Elsie McVey. Deloris Eaton, Lois Myers, Marlene Mitchell. Third Row ( . to r.): Lois Smick, Wayne Hampton Anita Moon, Ray Carrico, Charles Cannon, Roy Woods, Pauline Fullerton, Carl Eovard, Jackie Luper, Richard Asquith. SMEAR The Smear is our school newspaper, and is published every two weeks. It in- cludes the news of the alumni, the library, write-ups of the Senior lives, parties, class news, band and chorus, and write-ups of all sport events and games. Of course, there is that never-to-be-forgotten back page. It is called the ‘Scandal Page as they see all, hear all, and tell all. Mrs. Martha Davis is the faculty advisor. The officers are: Editor, Lois Smick, and Co-Editor. Jackie Lupen LIBRARY This year the library is located at the east side of the study hall. The work of checking the books in and out is taken care of by students who act as librarians, under Mrs. Ruby Duffy’s management. The members of the Librarians’ Club are: Evelyn Johnson, Marvin Johnson, Frances Ray, Elsie McVey, Margaret Wilson, Marilyn Sorrells, Louis Moon, Anita Moon Jerry Hatch, Don Browne, Lois Myers, Joan Wagy. Cynthia Sailer, Jackie Luper, Lois Smick, Marlene Mitchell, Paul McVay, Tom Williamson, Mary McVay. Wayne Hampton, Norma Jones, Carl Ehresman, Carol Lee, Pauline Fullerton, Bertie Reihm, Roberta Powell and Joan Reuter. BOOMERANG The production staff for this year’s Boomerang is headed by Roberta Powell as Editor. Alterta Reihm as Assistant Editor, and Virginia Hampton as Business Manager. The work reouired to complete a yearbook includes such tasks as write-ups of activities and parties, setting up of picture pages, collecting snaps, keeping the calen- dar and numerous other details. Additional money for the treasury was obtained through refreshment stands at football and basketball games. They sincerely hope you appreciate their efforts to give you a bigger and better Boomerang. OUR NATIONAL GUARD REPRESENTATIVES We have two senior boys. Dale Williams and Bill Sailer, who are members of the National Guard. Each Monday night they have their meeting at the Armory in Galesburg. Their training corresponds quite closely to the training received in the regular army. They have both been members since the organization of the 123rd F. A. Battalion of the Illinois National Guard in August, and have ratings of a Private. Enlistment is for a period of three years. Included in the program of learning are: Recognition of guns, care of guns and munition, first aid, and army drills. Dale is enlisted as a truck driver and Bill as a cannoneer. Two weeks out of every year they will spend at an army camp. Last year at Camp Ellis their company received the most recognition of any company represented. This summer their two weeks will be spent in Wisconsin at Camp McCoy. It is at these camps that they actually have an application of the fundamentals learned in their weekly meetings. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Avon Chapter of Future Farmers of America is composed of the twenty-eight boys who are enrolled in three classes of vocational agriculture. The activities of the year were started by the Annual Homecoming Ball which was sponsored by the F. F. A. In this activity the group displayed excellent cooper- ation, and everything, from the original planning to the crowning of the Homecoming Queen went smoothly. In December, Avon was represented at the sectional grain Judging Contest at Pekin by Jim Hendel, Dave Luper, George Onion, Louis Moon, and Donald Browne. In December the ten senior members of the F. F. A. and the advisor spent two days in Chicago visiting the International Livestock Exposition. Other activities include the Parliamentary Procedure Contest which will be held in April with Avon acting as host, and with the State Convention and Judging Contest to be held at the University in June. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Chapter of Future Homemakers of America was organized with Miss Rebecca Hughes as our sponsor, and Mrs. Giles Sailor as Chapter Mother. The officers elected: Fresident—Mary Ellen McVay, Vice President—Adeline Ethington, Treasurer—Lois Simmons. Secretary—Carole Huston, and the Scrapbook Committee—Marjorie Whisler. Early in the fall we had a slumber party at which both lormal and informal initiation was held. Selling of popcorn, hot dogs and having a bake sale constituted the financial activities. THE VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club was organized this year with Mr. Stearns as the faculty adv isoi. It is composed of those persons who have received., or would receive, an athletic letter. Each class had representatives in this club, which proved to make quite a large organ- ization The only social activity this year was the Christmas dance sponsored to raise money'for basketball warm-up jackets. The officers are as follows: President, Bob Baker; Vice Fresident. Eud Alden: Secretary and Treasurer, Jackie Luper. First Row (1. to r.(: Paul Sailer, Merlin Nichols, James Hendal, Dick Suter, Ray Lock, Harold McClure, Mr. Slayton, advisor. Second Row (1. to r.): Bill Sailer Ernie Blount, Arnold Rossell, Glenn Reed, Bob Babbitt, Don Timmerman, Roland Holsinger, George Onion, Duane Black, Keith Wagy. Third Row 1. to r. : Louis Moon, Bob Hook. Junior Wagy, Gene Blount. Bud Alden, Dave Luper, LaVern Ross, Bill Anderson, Edwin Warren, Donald Browne. F F A First Row (1. to r. : Miss Hughes, advisor; Lois Simmons. Adeline Ethington Mary McVay, Marjorie Whisler, Carol Houston. Mildred Browne. Second Row (1. to r.l: Eetty Eatson. Marilyn Nichols, Betty Onion. Elsie McVey, Margaret Wilson. Darlene Black, Lola Singleton. Eloise Salisbury. Third Row (I. to r. : Marilyn Sorrels, Clarice Watson. Harriet Jennings. Norma Schrodt, Donna Shultz, Mary Parker, Blanch Young, Cynthia Sailer. Fourth Row (1. to r. : Fern Duncan, Doris Gillett. Martha Foster, Gloria Jennings. Retha Wilson, Caroline Allen, Joan Wagy, Patty Butler, Marlene Wagy, Willa Mae Parker. VARSITY CLUB First Row (1. to r.): Martha Davis, Frances Ray, Clarice Watson, Evelyn Johnson, Dale Williams. Adeline Ethington, Alberta Reihm, Shirley Vernoy, Richard Stearns, advisor. Second Row (1. to r. : Rosalie Bivens, Jackie Luper, Norma Jones, Howard O’Hern, Donald Browne Marvin Johnson, Paul McVay, Eernard O’Donnell, Bruce Demp- sey. Richard Asquith, Eill Bivens. Thrid Row (1. to r.): Merlin Nichols, Ray Lock, Glenn Reed, Duane Black, Don Myers, Arnold Rossell, Ervin Nelson, George Onion, Jerry Hatch, Lois Smick. Fourth Row 1. to r. : Wayne Hampton, Eob Babbitt, Dan Williamson, Carl Ehresman, Dick Suter, John Wall, Kenny Alden, Eob Randall, Tom Williamson, Bill Anderson. Fifth Row (1. to r.): Ray Carrico, Martin Mcon, Harold McClure. Bob Baker. Bud Alden David Luper, Roy Woods, Cedric Dowell, LaVern Ross, Jim Hendal. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Prunella _____________ Pierrot ______________ Scaramel-------------- Prim _________________ Prude ________________ Privacy_______________ Queer_________________ Quaint---------------- 1st Gardener---------- 2nd Gardener__________ 3rd Gardener---------- Eoy___________________ Baritone—a hired singer Love—a statue--------- Adeline Ethington Alberta Reihm ________Bud Alden John Wall _________Ray Lock ______Anita Moon ___Roberta Powell ____Wanda Arnold ___Shirley Woltzeri ______Patty Butler ____Cedric Dowell ______Lyle Wright _____ Dick Suter ____Elmer Howard _______Ray Carrico .Virginia Hampton MUMMERS Boys 1. 'Hawk __________________________M. Nichols 2. Kennel _______________ D. Williams 3. Callow................... D. Myers 4. Mouth_________________B. O’Donnell 5. Robin............ C. Bovard Produced by Special arrangement 1. Doll .... 2. Romp .. 3. Towdry 4. Coquette 5. Queen . Girls ____________L. Smick __________P. Fullerton ____________M. McVay ___________M. Whisler ______________B. Hite with Samuel French, Publishers. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY Jay Eldridge----- Stephen Reynolds. Butch Reynolds--- Hugo Willitred--- Sascha Sevinsky.. Philip King------ Damon Gottschalk Barney Fellows— Amanda Eldridge.. Manion Eldridge. . Lindy Eldridge--- Hildred Reynolds.. Madge Wilkins---- Evie Cannon------ Claire Thompson. May Houston------ Veronica Nichols.. Carrie Randolph.. Curtain Speech... Extra Girls------ ________________________Howard O’Hern __________________________Martin Moon ______________________Dan Williamson ____________________George Onion _____________________Roy Woods ______________________James Hendel ________________________Ernie Repp ____________________David Luper ________________________Jackie Luper ______________________Norma Jones ______________________Lois Myers _____________________Mildred Browne _________________Marlene Mitchell ____________________Elsie McVey __________________Margaret Wilson _________________Lois Simmons ______________________Martha Foster _____________________Mary Lois Murphy ______________________Kenny Alden Carole Huston, Carolyn Allen, Donna Shultz SENIOR CLASS PLAY The senior class play, “Prunella,” was presented December 10th and 11th, under the direction of Mrs. Ruby Duffy. It was varied from the others given here recently, in that it was more of a classical play, combining lighting and costumes to make a beautiful play. It centers around Prunella, whose three old aunts do not approve of the traveling actors, called “mummers.” But Prunella falls in love with the leader of the group, and as a result of the aunts’ disapproval, they elope. First Row—Dale Williams, Marjorie Whisler, Betty Hite. Barney O’Donnell, Lois Smick, Carl Bovard. Second Row—Virginia Hampton, Ray Lock, John Wall, Alberta Reihm, Adeline Ethington, Bud Alden. Third Row—Shirley Woltzen, Patty Butler, Lyle Wright, Cedric Dowell, Dick Suter, Anita Moon, Bobby Ann Powell, Wanda Arnold, Mrs. Duffy (director). Fourth Row—Mary McVay, Merlin Nichols, Donny Myers, Pauline Fullerton, Ray Carrico. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On April 16th and 17th the junior class gave “Come Over To Our House,” under the direction of Mrs. Ruby Dulfy. This three-act play centers around the Eldridge family; mainly around Jay, the son, who has girl and career problems to tangle with. This was a modern play, written in 1946, so it included modern jive talk, and music. With explosions and other excitement the play vends its way along, ending happily for all. First Row—Margaret Wilson, Carole Huston, Donna Shultz, Lois Simmons, Elsie McVey, Caroline Allen. Second Row—Martha Foster, Jackie Luper, Mildred Browne. Marlene Mitchell, Lois Myers, Norma Jones. Mary Lois Murphy. Third Row—Mrs. Duffy (director), Dan Williamson, David Luper, James Hendel, Roy Woods. Martin Moon, Ernest Repp, Hod O’Hern. SENIOR PARTY On October 1 an all school party was sponsored by the Senior Class. The decorations followed a carnival theme with baloons and Japanese lanterns. During the evening pop corn, candy, coke, and hot dogs were sold at stands. The seniors climaxed a full day of freshman initiation with a series of skits in which all freshmen and new upper classmen took part. These consisted of nursery rhymes and a story of an eligible bachelor who didn’t appreciate the women in his life until it was too late. The masters of ceremonies were Alberta Reihm, Adeline Ethington, and Virginia Hampton. The rest of the evening was filled with different kinds of dancing. Late in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Royce Davis led a grand march while Mrs. Hatch played pep songs which everyone sang. At 10 o’clock the party was over and the buses left for home. Everyone congratulates Mrs. Duffy and the Senior Class on a wonderful party. HARVEST BALL On October 25 the F. F. A. sponsored the annual Harvest Ball. It was held in the high school auditorium after the Homecoming game. Dancing started at nine o’clock. During the evening several selections were sung by Mary Ellen McVay and Roy Woods. The Main event of the evening was the crowning of the Harvest Queen. Evelyn Johnson, by Ray Lock, the president of the F. F. A. Her attendants were Shirley Woltzen, Marjorie Whisler, Carole Huston, Lois Myers, Shirley Vernoy, Shirley Myers and Darlene Black. The queen was chosen by the alumni and students. After the crowning of the queen, she and her attendants, escorted by the F. F. A. officers, led the grand march. The school colors, green and white were carried out in the decorations. Cider and sugar cookies were served during the evening. JUNIOR PARTY On Wednesday, November 26, an all school party was sponsored by the Junior Class. The theme of the party was a western frontier saloon, “Bar 49.” Guests arrived in old fashion costumes. At the entrance were swinging doors. The study hall was decorated with Indian blankets, a bear rug, lanterns, and a bar. There were tables around two sides of the rooms. Root beer, ginger ale, potato chips, and cookies were sold at the bar. Ramer's orchestra played during the evening. Paul Jones called several sets of square dances. The stage show was presented at various times throughout the evening. It began with Roy Woods singing, “Hello My Baby.” Roy and Mary Ellen McVay sang “When You Wore a Tulip,” and My Sweetheart Is the Man in the Moon.” Elsie McVey, as a torch singer, sang Don’t Be a Baby, Baby.” Lois Simmons and Elsie McVey did a sister dance. The busses left at 10 o’clock with everyone in good spirits for Thanksgiving vacation. CHRISTMAS DANCE On Tuesday evening, December 23. the Varsity Club sponsored a Benefit Christ- mas Dance for new basketball warm-up jackets. The gym was decorated in the yuletide spirit with Christmas trees, holly, mistletoe, a fireplace, and streamers. Since the dance was public many of the alumni attended. Dancing continued from 8 to 11. SOPHOMORE PARTY On Wednesday evening, February 11, the Sophomores held their all school party The name of the party was “Cupid’s Hop.” There were Valentine decorations throughout the room, with a large heart suspended from the ceiling. Later in the evening, the heart was lowered for the grand march, which was led by Mr. and Mrs Royce Davis. After the couples were formed, they passed through the heart before continuing the rest of the march. The first part of the floor show was a skit, “Making Love Through the Ages.” The eras re-enacted included the Romans, the Pilgrims, a couple from the 1920’s, and the present day jitter bugs. “Why the Knave of Hearts was a Hero instead of a Thief' constituted the second and last part of the floor show. Sandwiches, cokes and cookies were sold during the evening. Dancing was enjoyed the remainder of the evening. The buses made their return trip at 10 o’clock, with everyone thanking the Sophomores for a grand time. FRESHMEN PARTY The theme of the Freshmen all school party, which was held Friday evening, March 19. was ‘ The Mardi Gras.” Decorations were carried out in this theme with balloons hung diagonally across the ceiling with a large bunch in the center. There were animal cut-outs around the walls and the blackboard was decorated with scenes from the Mardi Gras. Refreshments of pop and cookies were free to all who wore something green. Shamrocks were given to the guests when they came in. Later in the evening a door prize was given to the person with the lucky shamrock. Entertainment was scattered throughout the evening. Ramer’s orchestra played for the square dances and Paul Jones called them. There were two skits during the evening, “Special Awards To Special Seniors,” and one about a boxing match. There was also a bubble gum blowing contest. At a certain time the balloons in the center of the room were released and the boy and girl who caught the lucky balloons started a progressive dance. All the eighth graders and their teachers in the Unit District were guests of the Freshmen. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The Junior-Senior Prom was given Saturday evening. May 8 in the high school auditorium. Dance music was furnished by the Jimmy Garner orchestra. The theme of the prom was “Stairway to the Stars.” Decorations were in keeping with the theme with a stairway in the middle of the room. The ceiling effect was a dome shaped sky of blue and white, with stars and a moon completing the effect. BOOMERANG CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 2. Freshman Day. The poor things had to take tests the first day. 3. Back in the grind but just for a half-day. 4. First full day of school. “Brother.” 5. Band played at Prairie City Picnic. 10. Teachers got too hot for us; only half day of school. 11. Barbarita, a Mexican dancer, entertained high and grade school students. See! See' 12. First night football game. Bushnell—28, Avon—6. Band marched at half. 17. F.H.A. Organization Meeting. 19. Football game at Cuba. Avon—20, Cuba—7. 25. Second night football game with Macomb Academy. Avon—0, M. A.—0. Band marched at half. 26. Band wiener roast at Avondale. Boy, am I full! 29. F.H.A. Slumber Party. Ho Hum! Some people just have to snore. OCTOBER 1. Freshman initiation. Say! Just who are girls and who aren’t. Organized staff for ‘Smear. School party—swell party seniors! 2. Wonder why everyone is sleep walking today? Track boys went to Geneseo. 3. Yell out kids! First Pep Session. Game at Roseville today. Avon—0, Roseville—13. Sorry fellows. 6. First play practice. Not too bad. 9. Game with Aledo. Aledo—42, Avon—7. Eand marched at half. 10. Whoopey! No school today. Teacher's institute. 15. Elsa Moegle, harpist, was to entertain us today but she did not come. We had to study anyway. 16. Report cards. Boy is my face red or should I say my report card. 17. Football game with Knoxville. Knoxville—27, Avon—20. 20. Ray Carrico returned to school. Glad to see you back, Ray. 23. Junior Tests. 1 hate room 6, 24. Homecoming game with Alexis. Alexis—6, Avon—6: Band marched at half in spite of the rain. Dance after the game which lasted till 1:30. Oh my aching corns. 27. B-squad had game with Knoxville. Avon played Abingdon tonight at Abingdon. Avon—19, Abingdon—18. Band marched at half. NOVEMBER 7. Avon played at Stronghurst. Avon—21. Stronghurst—7. Half day of school and boy is it cold. 11. Armistice Day. Oh boy! A vacation. 13. Seniors had picture taken; smile prettily!! Band went to Galesburg to hear Marine Band. Thanks Mr. Davis. 24. Elsa Moegle, harpist, gave a program for the grades and high school. 26. Junior Party. Everyone had a swell time. 27-28. Thanksgiving Vacation. Oh! That Turkey! DECEMBER 1. David Myland, make-up artist, performed for grades and high. Everyone thought the performance was great. 2. First B. B. game of season. Although the second team was defeated, our first team came through with a score like this—London Mills—31, Avon—34. 3. Senior Ag. boys and Mr. Slayton went to Chicago to International Livestock Show this morning at 1:00 A. M. 5. Avon—36, Knoxville—34. 8. Junior Committee picked out Jr. Class rings. Boy, was that a tough job. I even have a ringing in my ears tonight! 9. Fairview—29, Avon—44. 10. Seniors gave their play. 11. Play night again. Everyone enjoyed the play very much. Congratulations. 12. Roseville—28, Avon—44. 13. Bushnell—34. Avon—30. 15. Stronghurst—34, Avon—42. 18. Chorus gave Christmas program. Everyone enjoyed it, especially, “ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas.” 19. Christmas Vacation began! 22. V.I.T.—36, Avon—45. JANUARY 5. Oh, gosh! Back to school again. 6. Roseville—36, Avon—34 (overtime). 9. Alexis—15, Avon—40. 13. Cuba—28, Avon—29. 15-16. Semester Exams. 16. Knoxville—22, Avon—36. 21. Astoria—26, Avon—45. (First game of County Tournament). 23. Avon—36, Farmington—30. 24. Final game—Avon—30, Cuba—26. Congratulations fellows for a swell victory. FEBRUARY 3. Bardolph—15, Avon—62. 6. Aledo—33, Avon—42. 10. Prairie City—22. Avon 39. 11. Sophomore Party. Swell party, kids. 11. Juniors selected play “Come Over to Our House.” 12. No School. Boy am I glad Lincoln was born. 13. No School. Teachers Institute. 13. Abingdon—29, Avon—33. 16. Band went to Canton to play in County Festival. 17. Game at Corpus Christi. Corpus—53, Avon—23. Boomerang pictures taken. 20. Alexis—26, Avon—34. 23. Astoria—26, Avon—48. 27. Abingdon—39, Avon—31 (Overtime). MARCH 1. Athletic Banquet. 2. Regional Tournament at Monmouth. Colchester—38. Avon—57. 4. Macomb—46, Avon—29. 8. First Junior Play practice. 15. Vocal Contest. Movie on State Parks Program. 19. Freshman Party. Very nice. 25. Band Concert. 26. Vacation—Good Friday. 29. Easter Monday. 30. Chorus Festival. APRIL 3. District Solo Contest. We are proud of our students. 13. Junior Class Play dress rehearsal. 17. Another play night. Well done! MAY 4. County Track Meet. 8. Junior Prom. A big cheer for the Juniors for a job well done. 18. Little Six Track meet. 24. Final Exams. Oh my lack of knowledge. 25. And I say it again. Last day of Exams. 26. Commencement. Prescriptions. 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