Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1949 volume:

We the Senior Class of 1949 dedicate this issue of the Boomerang to the FFA and FHA organizations of Avon High School in appreciation for their contributions to home, rural, and community living. SCHOOL BOARD From left to right: Victor Schleich, Leo O’Hern, Ernest Teach, Otis Williamson, Paul Turner, Glen Alden, and Leroy Haines. SCHOOL BUSES AND DRIVERS From left to right: Frank Shepherd, Joe Bivens, Bob Lake, Bill McKinley, and Everett Reihm. FACULTY D. M. Hanson—Superintendent of Schools, Principal of High School. B. A. Parsons College, Fairfield, Iowa, M. A. University of Illinois. W. H. Reed—Assistant Principal of High School; Typing, Shorthand, Senior Secre. tarial, Eookkeeping, Freshman Advisor, Student Council Advisor. B. Ed. Illinois State Normal University. Ilene Lawson—Geometry, Algebra, General Business, Girl’s Physical Training, Senior Class Advisor, GAA Advisor. B. A. Monmouth College. Martha Davis—English, Junior Class Advisor. B. A. Knox College. Royce Davis—Band, Junior Class Advisor. B. M. Ed. Knox College. W. Kleppinger—Librarian, Latin, Jr. U. S. History, Corrective English, Sophomore Class Advisor. B. A. University of Illinois. A. A. Ackerman—Physics, General Science, Biology, 8th Grade General Science, Dramatics, Senior Class Advisor. B. A. Iowa State Teachers College. Martha Eeatty—Home Ec.I, Home Ec. II, Home Ec. Ill IV, 7th Grade General Science, F. H. A. Advisor. B. S. Western Illinois State College. Richard Stearns—Sr. U. S. History, World History, Athletic Director, Football, Easketball and Track coach. B. Ed. Western Illinois State College. Glen Eoyle—Ag. I, Ag. II, Ag. Ill IV, Shop, Sophomore Class Advisor, FFA Advisor. B. S. University of Illinois. Patricia Wilson—Chorus Director, Freshman Class Advisor, Boomerang Advisor. B. M. Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Mrs. Sharpe—First Grade Teacher, A. B. Knox College. Mrs. Manuel—2nd Grade Teacher, Western Illinois Teachers College. Miss Mayberry—7th Grade Teacher, Western Illinois Teachers College. Mrs. Burch—6th Grade Teacher, Western Illinois Teachers College. Mrs. Williamson—5th Grade Teacher, Western Illinois Teachers College. Mr. McDaniel—Grade School Principal, 8th Grade Teacher, Assistant Coach, South- ern Illinois University. Mrs. Ackerman—3rd Grade Teacher, B. Ed. State Teachers College, Winona, Minn. Mrs. Cook—4th Grade Teacher, Western Illinois Teachers College. Mrs. Pollitt—Greenbush School (Grades 1-6). Mrs. Routhe—St. Augustine School (Grades 1-6), Western Illinois Teachers College. Mrs. Morgan—Pleasant Hill School (Grades 1-6), Western Illinois Teachers College. Miss Mueller—Lincoln School (Grades 1-6), Western Illinois Teachers College. SENIOR LIVES CHARLES KENNETH ALDEN “Give him time, he’ll get there.’’ Basketball __________________1 2 3 4 Football ___________________ 1 2 3 4 Chorus ______________________1 4 Varsity Club __________________ 3 Student Council _____________1 Junior Play ___________________ 3 Senior Play _____________________ 4 F. F. A._____________________1 Track _______________________1 2 3 Soft Ball ..................... 3 BETTY CAROLINE ALLEN “If silence is golden, she is twenty- four carat.” Chorus ___________________________ 3 4 F. H. A. ................... 2 3 4 Girls’ P. E................... 1 2 3 4 Junior Play __________________ 3 Senior Play ______________________ 4 G. A. A.......................... 4 ROEERT LEE BAKER “Sigh no more, ladies! sigh no more!” Basketball _________________1 2 3 4 Football _____________________ 2 3 4 Softball ________________________ 3 Track ___________________________ 3 4 Chorus ___________________________1 3 Senior Play _____________________ 4 Varsity President _______________ 3 Class Officer ___________________ 4 MARTHA LEA FOSTER “My hopes are not always realized, but I always hope.” Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Band ______________________1 2 3 4 2 3 4 4 4 12 3 4 3 4 1 4 JAMES ROYAL HENDEL “Eecause a man says nothing is no sign he has nothing to say.” Basketball __________________1 2 3 F. F. A. ................... 1 2 3 4 Chorus ______________________1 2 3 4 Band ------------------------1 2 3 4 Junior Play ___________________ 3 Senior Play ______________________ 4 F. F. A. Officer_______________ 3 4 CAROLE RUTH HUSTON “Has a sincere liking for farmers.” Chorus _____________________1 2 3 4 Cheerleader ________________1 Girls’ P. E.................1 2 3 4 G. A. A. ________________________ 4 F. H. A. ...................... 3 4 Junior Play____________________ 3 Senior Flay _____________________ 4 Queen Candidate _______________ 3 NORMA LEE JONES “Telegraph and it gets there fast; telephone and it gets there faster; tell Norma and all records are broken.’’ Cheerleader ________________ 2 3 4 Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Band ______________________1 2 3 4 Librarian _________________1 2 3 Student Council____________1 G. A. A. _______________________ 4 T. N. T. —_________________ 2 Varsity Club ___________________ 3 Smear Staff _______________1 2 3 Poomcrang Staff ________________ 4 Sentinel Reporter_______________ 4 Junior Play -------------------- 3 Senior Play ____________________ 4 Girls’ P. E._______________1 2 3 4 Clarinet Quartet-----------1 Queen Candidate -----------1 F. H. A. ....... G. A. A.________ Boomerang Staff Girls’ P. E....... Junior Play _____ Senior Play______ Vocal Solo ______ 3im Zfendel T crj Woods DAVID LUPER “Plato said, ‘Music washes away from the soul the dust of every day life. Gee, I’m clean! Student Council _____________1 Class Officer _______________1 3 4 Junior Play _____________________ 3 Senior Play _________________1 4 Hand ....................... 1 2 3 4 Baritone Solo _______________1 2 3 4 Band Officer _________________ 2 4 F. F. A. __________________ 1 2 3 4 Quartet ______________________ 2 3 4 Varsity Club ____________________ 3 Boomerang ----------------------- 4 Chorus ______________________1 2 3 4 Basketball __________________1 2 3 4 Track .......................1 2 3 4 JACQUELINE LUPER “Women are made to be loved and not to be understood. Hand ......................1 2 3 4 Flute Solo ............... 1 2 4 Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Class Officer _____________1 4 Student Council Officer---- 2 Library ___________________ 2 3 4 Smear Staff ---------------1 2 3 Ass’t Editor Smear-------------- 3 Boomerang ---------------------- 3 4 Boomerang Editor --------------- 4 Sentinel Reporter -------------- 4 G. A. A. ..................... 4 Cheerleader -------------------- 3 Varsity Club Officer------------ 3 Junior Play -------------------- 3 Senior Play -------------------- 4 Girls’ P .E.------------- 1 2 3 4 ELSIE McVEY “Tis true that she was much inclined to dine and talk with all mankind.’ Chorus ---------------------1 2 3 4 F. H. A.______________________ 3 4 Girls’ P. E.................1 2 3 4 Librarian ------------------1 2 3 Smear Staff ------------------ 2 3 Sentinel Reporter Boomerang ------- G. A. A. Officer _ Cheerleader ----- Junior Play ----- Senior Play ----- Vocal Solo ------ MARLENE MITCHELL “If she will, she will and you may depend on t; if she won’t, she won’t and that’s the end on’t. Band ......................1 2 3 4 Chorus __________________1 2 3 4 Clarinet Quartet _________1 Smear Staff ______________ 2 3 Librarian ___________________ 3 Sentinel Reproter--------------- 4 Poomerang Staff _____________ 3 4 Junior Play _________________ 3 Senior Play ____________________ 4 Queen Candidate __________ 2 Mixed Ensemble ___________ 2 G. A. A......................... 4 MARTIN MOON “The presidential seat needs ingenius men like Washington, Lincoln, or me.” Basketball -----------------1 2 3 4 Football .................—1 2 3 4 Track ....................—1 2 3 4 poftball .................... 3 Varsity Club ------------------ 3 Class Officer ______________1 2 Junior Play ------------------- 3 Senior Play ---------------------- 4 Student Council ------------1 LOIS JEAN MYERS “There’s a little bit oi bad in every good little girl.” Chorus ----------------------1 2 3 4 Band ------------------------1 2 3 4 Clarinet Quartet ------------1 Clarinet Solo ----------------- 3 4 Librarian _____________________ 3 4 Smear ------------------------- 2 3 Eoomerang _____________________ 3 4 Queen Candidate --------------- 3 Student Council --------------- 2 Junior Play ------------------- 3 Senior Play ---------------------- 4 G. A. A. Officer------------------ 4 Band Officer --------------------- 4 Sentinal Reporter ................ 4 Mixed Ensemble ---------------- 2 Girl’s State------------------- 3 Girls’ P. E._______________1 2 3 4 HOD O'HERN DALE WILLIAMS “Never speak sense when nonsense will serve the purpose.” Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Quartet ____________________ 2 3 4 Solo ......................1 3 Junior Play ___________________ 3 Senior Play ___________________ 4 Football ................ 1 2 3 4 Manager _______________________ 4 Eoomerang __________________ 3 4 Smear _________________________ 3 Varsity Club __________________ 3 Class Officer ______________ 2 Student Council ____________ 2 4 Basketball ________________1 2 3 ROBERT M. RANDALL “The world’s no better if we worry; Life’s no longer if we hurry.” Easketball ________________ 1 2 3 4 Football ....................1 2 3 4 Softball ______________________ 3 Chorus ______________________1 2 F. F. A.................... 1 Track ...................... 1 2 3 4 Varsity Club_____________________ 3 ERNEST REPP “They always blame everything on me and I’m the most innocent of th bunch.” Basketball ................1 2 3 4 Football __________________ 2 3 4 Track .................. 1 2 4 Junior Play ___________________ 3 Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Eoys’ Quartet ______________ 2 3 4 Class Officer _________________ 4 Varsity Club __________________ 3 Solo ....................—1 Softball ..................... 3 Poomerang Staff________________ 4 LOIS ILENE SIMMONS “They say she’s very fast — on the typewriter.” Chorus ____________________1 2 3 Junior Play ___________________ 3 Senior Play ___________________ 4 F. H. A. .................. 2 2 4 F. H. A. Officer_______________ 3 G. A. A______________________ 4 Boomerang _____________________ 4 “With life and all in it, he seems content.” Chorus ________________________ 4 Track _________________________ 4 Football ______________________ 4 Track Manager _________________ 4 DAN WILLIAMSON “I cannot check my girlish blush — my color comes and goes.” Football __________________1 2 3 4 Easketball ________________1 Manager _____________________ 2 3 4 Band -------------------------1 2 3 4 Chorus ____________________1 2 3 4 Student Council _____________ 2 Varsity Club ____________________ 3 Eoomerang _______________________ 4 Junior Play _____________________ 3 Senior Play _____________________ 4 Class Officer _______________ 2 MARGARET WILSON “Some things must wait, but not a date.” Chorus _____________________1 2 3 4 Library ______________________ 2 3 4 F. H. A. ....................... 3 4 F. H. A. Officer................ 4 Student Council Officer______ 4 Junior Play _____________________ 3 Queen Candidate _________________ 4 G. A. A....................... 4 Smear ________________________ 2 3 Boomerang ____________________ 3 4 Sentinel Reporter ________________ 4 Girls’ P. E....................1 2 3 4 Class Officer ______________1 2 3 ROY DALE WOODS “The light in woman’s eyes has been my hearts undoing.” Eand ______________________1 Chorus ____________________ Smear Staff _______________ Foomerang _________________ Sentinel Reporter__________ Manager ___________________ Vocal Solo ________________ Eand Officer ______________ Student Council Officer____ Varsity Club ______________ Ensemble __________________ Junior Play _______________ Senior Play _______________ Toys’ Quartet _____________ 2 3 4 2 3 4 3 3 4 4 2 2 3 4 3 4 4 3 2 3 4 2 3 4 LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the 49ers being of sound mind (we hope) and body wish to make this our last will and testament. We are willing our most valuable possessions to the underclass- men who must struggle along for a few more years. I, Kenneth Alden, do will and bequeath my ability to sleep (anytime, anyplace) to Lvonne Cox, provided that she will make good use of this ability at once. I, Caroline Allen, do will and bequeath my shorthand ability to Eloise Salisbury, with the understanding that she study as hard to learn it as I have. I, Robert Baker, do will and bequeath my title of “town shiek” to Ronald Gray, with the understanding that he makes all of the boys jealous of him, and all the girls love him. I, Martha Foster, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with the Senior boys to Carol Lee with the understanding that she does so next year. I, James Hendel, do will and bequeath by “one-armed” driving technique to Carl Ehresman provided that he keeps his nose to the grindstone, his feet on the ground, and both hands on the wheel. I, Carole Huston, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to Phyllis House with the understanding that she has a good time. I, Norma Jones, do will and bequeath my ability to stay home every night to Paul McVay, as I think he could use some sleep. I, David Luper, do will and bequeath my girl friends to Tom Williamson if he promises to have as many girls as I have had. I, Jackie Luper, do will and bequeath my 4 A’s to Butch Williams if he promises to stay on the honor roll every six weeks until he graduates. I, Marlene Mitchell, do will and bequeath my ability to do “stage faints” to any Junior or Senior who may need the ability on or off stage, if they promise not to tell where they learned to act so well. I, Martin Moon, do will and bequeath my Abingdon friends to Rosalie Bivens if she will make as many good friends there as I have. I, Lois Myers, do will and bequeath my good Ellisville friends to Marilyn Ruhl if she promises to go with a different one every night, and to stay away from my interests! I, Elsie McVey, do will and bequeath my steady boy friends to Clarice Watson if she promises to stay with men as long as I have. I, Howard O’Hern, do will and bequeath my ability to get by with murder in classes to Danny Steach provided that he doesn’t get caught any more than fifteen times a day. I, Robert Randall, do will and bequeath my college friends to Bruce Dempsy if he promises to write as faithfully as I have. (not). I, Ernest Repp, do will and bequeath my wolfing ability to Bill Eivcns with the understanding that he makes all the girls chase him madly. I, Lois Simmons, do will and bequeath my height to Lola Singleton with the understanding that she is to begin growing as soon as she find time. I, Dan Wiliamson, do will and bequeath my driving abilities (near cemeteries especially) to Wayne Hampton, provided that he wears out no more than one car a month. I, Dale Williams, do will and bequeath my different “steady” girl friends every week to Richard Asquith, provided that he does as I say and has only one “steady” a week. I, Margaret Wilson, do will and bequeath my ability to keep a diamond to whomever thinks she may have the trouble in the future that some of my friends have had. I, Roy Woods, do will and bequeath my winning ways with Sophomore girls to Albert (known as Junior) Wagy so that he may begin as young as I did to choose a steady girl. Witnesses: Ken Alden Norma Jones Margaret Wilson SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On the 30th of August in ’45 thirty scared little freshies trudged to old A. C. H. S. to take tests. They were: Mildred Browne, Ronnie Batson, Bill Crosson, Ann Higbee, Francis Cable, Ken Alden, LaVern Ross, Glenn Shrodt, Bob Pritchard, Mary Lois Murphy, Annabelle Poole, Jackie Luper, Lois Myers, Marlene Mitchell, Elsie McVey, Martha Foster, Norma Jones, Margaret Wilson, Lois Simmons, Dan Williamson, Roy Woods, Eob Randall, Hod O’Hern, Ernie Repp, Martin Moon, Caroline Allen, Donna Schultz, and Jim Hendel. After we had sweated through these, we became full fledged freshmen. We looked up on the seniors as all good little freshies do (?) especially right before Initiation Day. What a day! It was pouring cats and dogs, and some of us even had to sweep the walk all the way up town. For freshmen we kept pretty busy. We won first prize on our fjoat and had a very successful party, based on the theme, “Easter Parade.” Lois Myers, Norma Jones, and Marlene Mitchell played in a clarinet quartet and Jackie Luper played a flute solo in ihe district contest. Norma Jones helped to represent our Student Council at Springfield. Our Harvest Queen candidates were Annabelle Poole and Norma Jones. Miss Frank and Mr. Cady were our advisors. In our sophomore year we were minus the following people: Bill Crosson, Ann Higbee, Louise Kirby, Glenn Schordt, and Bob Pritchard. We gained Carole Huston, Dave Luper, Don Timmerman, and Gene Elount. That year we won second prize on our float, a forty-niner covered wagon. The theme of our party was “St. Patrick’s Day.” A boys’ quartet was organized consisting of Hod O’Hern, Roy Woods, Dave Luper, and Ernie Repp. They won first place in the county contest and have sung at many events since then. Two of. our boys. Bob Randall and David Luper, played on the first team in basketball. Several of the other boys were substitutes. Roy Woods sang a solo and David Luper and Jackie Luper played solos in the contest. Our Harvest Queen candidates w’ere Marlene Mitchell and Mildred Browne. Our advisors were Miss Hughes and Mr. Hall. The following year 21 jolly juniors came back to school. We lost Ronnie Batson, Francis Cable, and Gene Elount, and gained George Onion and Bob Baker. We struggled through Junior tests, ordered our class rings, and gave a smash-up party, “Bar 49,” complete with bar, dancing, and floor show. Guests came in old-fashioned costumes. We had a lot of fun putting on our play, “Come Over To Our House.” Lois Myers and Dave Luper played solos and Roy Woods and Hod O’Hern sang solos in the contest. Six of the first seven on the basketball team were Juniors, They were: Eob Baker, Dave Luper, Ken Alden, Ernie Repp, Eob Randall, and Martin Moon. The team placed first in the Little Six Conference and won the County Tournament. Our big moment came on May 8, the night of. our Junior Prom. It had as its theme, ‘Stairway To The Stars,” and was really smooth. Our advisors our Junior year were Miss Hughes and Mr. Slayton. When we came back to school our senior year, we expected to know all the ropes, but lo and behold, almost everything was different. Library tables had re- placed the study hall desks and we had an entirely new schedule. Being old hands at going to school, we soon took everything in our stride, and began acting like sophisticated seniors. (Ha! Ha!) Several of our class had either moved away or were going to a different school. They were: Mildred Erowne, Don Timmerman. Mary Lois Murphy, George Onion, and LaVern Ross. It was finally our turn to initiate the Freshies, and we made the most of the opportunity. Our play, “The Scarlet Shadow,” was a thriller-diller. We won first prize on our float, a Trojan Slave Ship. We had a very successful basketball season, winning 2nd place in the county tournament in an overtime game. We won first place in the Olympic Con- ference. During our high school years our class has been very prominent in band and chorus activities. We have taken part in festivals, contests, and school programs. In our senior year Lois Myers, David Luper, and Jackie Luper played solos and Roy Woods and Martha Foster sang solos in the contest. We are looking forward to our trip to Chicago this spring. We have made all of our money for this trip by selling refreshments at games and selling Christmas cards, sweatshirts, and stationery. Our advisors, Mrs. Lawson and Mr. Ackerman have been a lot of help to us. Our stay at A. C. H. S. has been a pleasant one. To be continued) SENIOR PROPHECY It is now the spring of 1969 and in the home of the Alfred Ackerman’s we find the Lawsons and the Ackermans engaged in a bridge battle. Mrs. Lawson has just returned with her victorious Shoe Fly Crossing track team from the International Track tournament. Adjusting his ear-trumpet and glasses, Mr. Ackerman, retired bugologist, rises to get the lemonade and to turn on the television set. The announcer comes into view and says, “This is Your Life. Our honored guest tonight is Cardinal Howard O’Hern. His Eminence has done outstanding work with the girls clubs of America. Tonight we persuaded this St. Louis Cardinal to appear on our program. “One of his first acquaintances with a member of the ’49 class came while the Cardinal was still in grade school; this person being Dale Williams. Dale is now Private General 3rd class Williams of the National Guard. Two former classmates, nurses Martha Foster and Caroline Allen, aided Dale to wage a war against the flooJ of Galley Creek. Ey administering artificial respiration and supplying Life Savers many fish were saved from drowning. And here comes the hero and heroines now. «They exchange a few words and then the announcer continues.) “Bow-Legs Eaker and Maverick Moon from the Luckie B. O. Ranch, have just ridden into the U. S. from Texas, bringing with them a herd of Jackrabbits. These saddle weary warts are coming in now on their hobby horses. “Norma Jones, who is head accountant of the naval P. W. A. (Permanent Waves of America) steps from behind the iron curtain dressed in a smartly styled deep sea diving suit with the latest creation, seamless rubber hose. And trailing behind her carrying an air compressor is Captain Dave Luper, director of the naval orange band. Now with the aid of a two ton crane, Norma is lowered to a sitting position. We’ll hear more from them later, but look! Here comes “Bubbles” McVey who has just finished a 20 year engagement at the Palmer House, where she has per- formed in the Furnace Room. She is dressed in a shivering morning gown, which was created by her old classmate, “Lovely” Lois Simmons. (Elsie exchanges a few words with the Cardinal and then slinks off. the stage.) Featured with Bubbles McVey is that danceland favorite. Rollicking Roy Wcods and his rubber band. (With his pccket comb he parts the curtain and jives forward.) “Hominy Hendel who has just harvested a Eumper crop is here to sell his product to the automobile industry. Coming in with Hominy Hendel is Dare Devil Dan Wil- liamson who has just arrived in his eraser from New York where he won the Rochester Rim Relay. Dare Devil Dan was first enthused about racing while death dodging on cemetery hill. You probably saw this big racing event broadcasted by Flash Randall the sports announcer of TV Station B.U.R.P. How good it is to see them after 20 years! “Magnolia Mitchell, Hollywood’s flowering florist and Digger Alden, the em- balmer who have been closely associated since schcol daze are now partners in an undertaking firm at Death Valley.” “Rambling Repp the homey hospital dietition and garbage collector just arrived in his 16 cylinder Model T Chevy. Ernie states, “I have been doing a profitable business on watermelon rines and avocotoes.” (Magnolia and Digger closely followed by Repp go shoveling off the stage.) “Jacqueline Luper, who teaches shoe boxing at Myer’s Massaging Salon which is run by Muscles Myers, retired first basewoman of the Rambling Wrecks of Georgia Tech, has just written a new book entitled Boxer’s Rebellion. Miss Luper stays at “Huston’s Hash House” owned and operated by Carole Huston, retired housewife. Her establishment is located on the corner of Grape and Vine. “The only one unable to attend is Margaret Wilson, second base fiddler player for the Eoston Bloomer Girls. Miss Wilson is unable to attend because of a serious ailment, an ingrown toenail. “We also found out that during your high school days you were in a quartette, which consisted of you and Rollicking Roy Woods, Captain Dave Luper, and Rambling Repp. Now the evening will be complete if you will sing one of your old songs. (The quartette sings.) “And now a word from our sponsor, Mother Nature’s Air. Remember, 145,- 016,213 people use our product. You cannot live without it. Now a word from a satisfied customer. “I’been breathing air for nigh on to thirty years and I’m full of it.” “Everyone will now go to the Barney’s Bean Bizaar where you will enjoy a delicious dish, China, that is.” FRESHMAN CLASS First Row: Miss Wilson (Advisor), Dorothy Erowne, Marlene Scalf, Barbara Allison, Lvonne Cox, Phyllis Selph, Roberta Doyle, Lucille Anderson, Mr. Reed (Advisor). Second Row: Danny Steach, Ronnie Gray, David Jackson, Katherine Hornbaker, Louise Woods, Patsy Mitchell, Pam Fullerton, Harriet Lee, Joan Ruff. Third Row: Sarah Butler, Josephine Salter, Pat Eeckner, Evelyn Watt, Frances Cutler, Charlotte Myers. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Mr. Boyle (Advisor), Shirley Myers, Elanche Young, Darlene Black, Norma Schrodt, Lola Singleton, Janeene Allison, Willa Mae Parker. Second Row: Billy Bivens, Leroy Adolphson, Marlene Wagy, Joan Murphy, Marilyn Ruhl, Helen Smith, Floyd Singleton. Third Row: Richard Asquith, Bruce Dempsy, Billy Anderson, Junior Harding, Junior Wagy, Wayne Hampton, Jerry Hatch, Irvin Nelson, Keith Wagy. JUNIOR CLASS First Roy: Mrs. Davis (Advisor), Clarice Watson, Marilyn Sorrells, Cynthia Sailer, Marilyn Nichols, Shriley Vernoy, Eloise Salisbury. Second Row: Carole Lee, Mary Parker, Rosalie Bivens, Doris Gillette, Fern Duncan, Frances Ray, Martha Helen Davis. Third Row: Gloria Jennings, Paul McVay, Don Sensabaugh, Carl Ehiesman, Tommy Williamson, Phyllis House, Ernie Blount. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Seated: Clarice Watson _____________Treasurer Ernest Repp Martha Davis _______________President Jackie Luper Standing: Standing: Gloria Jennings ............Secretary David Luper Tom Williamson_________Vice President Bob Baker __ President Secretary _____Treasurer Vice President STUDY HALL FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Seated: Jackie Sublett . Barbara Allison Standing: David Jackson Secretary and Treasurer _____President Vice President Seated: Junior Wagy . Marilyn Ruhl Standing: Shirley Myers Darlene Black President Secretary Vice President _____Treasurer AUTOGRAPHS FOOTBALL SQUAD First Row: Dick Asquith, Bill Sensnbaugh, Dan Steach, David Courter, Jackie Sublett, David Jackson. Second Row: Bill Hopkins, Irvin Nelson, Carl Ehresman, Ken Alden, Dan William- son, Hod O’Hern, Eob Randall, Martin Moon, Bob Baker, Ernie Repp. Third Row: Marvin McDaniels (Ass’t. Coach), Jerry Hatch (Mgr.), Paul McVay, Bill Sorrells, Bill Anderson, Keith Wagy, Leroy Adolphson, Bruce Dempsey, Dick Repp, Junior Wagy (Mgr.), Dick Stearns (Coach). FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD Dick Stearns (Coach), David Jackson, Irvin Nelson, Martin Moon, David Luper, Marvin McDaniels (Ass’t. Coach), Eob Eaker, Ernie Repp, Dick Repp, Hod O’Hern, Dan Williamson (Mgr.). SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD Junior Harding (Mgr.), Dan Steach, Paul McVay, Keith Wagy, Bill Anderson, Junior Wagy, Irvin Nelson, Dick Repp, Leroy Adolphson, David Jackson, Coach McDaniels. FOOTBALL The Avon High School Football team played one of the heaviest schedules of any small school in the state of Illinois. The Trojans were one of the ten smallest school in the state playing eleven man football. The team lost ten games this season, but was rated the best offensive team in the Peoria area for its losing record. Opp. Avon Eushnell 13 7 Cuba - 26 20 Macomb — — 20 7 Alexis 19 14 Ros2ville 18 12 Opp. Avon Abingdon 20 0 Stronghurst 52 13 V. I. T. 33 19 Knoxville 33 26 Aledo 32 6 BASKETBALL Avon’s Varsity Easketball team was centered around six seniors. Team record was 17-7 for season’s play. We competed in two Conferences. The Little Six and the newly formed Olympic Conference. Avon placed 4th in the Little Six but was un- defeated in the Olympic play so they were declared 1949 Conference Champions. The Chicago Daily News recognized Avon’s team as one of the better small teams of this area. In the Fulton County Tournament Avon was the defending Champion. We lost the Championship game this year to a strong Valley team in the last three seconds of the game. Avon 49---------------------V. I. T. 34 Avon 33 ...........—............Valley 32 Avon 39 Aledo 27 Avon 40 ................. Eushnell 25 Avon 39 —............-......-Alexis 23 Avon 22 ----------------- Knoxville 30 Avon 43 Stronghurst 30 Avon 30 _____________Corpus Christi 24 Avon 30 ...........-.......Abingdon 49 Avon 41 Roseville 37 Avon 56 -----------------------Cuba 37 Avon 23 .Aledo 34 Avon C5 ................. Eardolph 34 Avon 67 -Alexis 33 Avon 46 —..........—......Knoxville 43 Avon 36_____________ ..Prairie City 24 Avon 62 ______________ -Stronghurst 27 Avon 30 ___________________Abingdon 67 Avon 61 ..Astoria 32 Avon 40 ___________________Roseville 39 SECOND TEAM CHEERLEADERS FIRST TEAM CHEERLEADERS Sarah Butler Elsie McVey Shirley Myers Norma Jones Shirley Vernoy Rosalie Bivens TRACK BOYS First Row: Dale Williams, Dave Luper, Bob Baker, Martin Moon, James Hendel, Hod O’Hern, Dan Williamson, Ernie Repp, Dick Stearns (coach). Second Row: Bill Hopkins, Paul Sailer, Paul McVay, James Coupland, Carl Ehresman, Jackie Sublett, Bill Anderson, Irvin Nelson, Dick Repp, Bill Sensabaugh. Third Row: Junior Harding, Burce Dempsey, LeRoy Adolphson, Gary Courter, David Courter, Keith Wagy, Ronald Gray, Junior Wagy, David Jackson. SCHOOL SECRETARY Marjorie Whisler DRUM MAJOR Frances Ray F. F. A First Row: Bill Anderson, Jr. Wagy, Berwin Bradley, Jim Hendel, Keith Wagy, Mr. Eoyle (Advisor). Second Row: Ronald Gray, Gary Courter, Ralph Williams, Ernest Blount, David Courter, Bill Sensabaugh, Floyd Singleton, Paul Sailer. Third Row: Bill Sorrells, James Coupland, Donald Sensabaugh, David Luper, Howard Sailer, Jackie Sublett, Bruce Dempsey. First Row: Lois Simmons, Caroline Allen, Mrs. Lawson (Advisor), Martha Helen Davis, Elsie McVey, Lois Myers, Gloria Jennings, Margaret Wilson, Carole Huston. Second Row: Lola Singleton, Janeene Allison, Marlene Scalf, Barbara Allison, Shirley Vernoy, Lvonne Cox, Marilyn Nichols, Roberta Doyle, Louise Woods, Phyllis Selph. Third Row: Cynthia Sailer, Darlene Black, Katherine Hornbaker, Harriet Lee, Sarah Butler, Josephine Salter, Clarice Watson, Blanche Young, Willa Mae Parker, Patsy Mitchell, Pam Fullerton, Lucille Anderson. Fourth Row: Norma Schrodt, Pat Beckner, Norma Jones, Mary Parker, Shirley Myers, Helen Smith, Evelyn Watt, Carol Lee, Marlene Mitchell, Charlotte Myers, JoAnn Ruff, Eonita Snapp. Fifth Row: Jackie Luper, June Burnhardt, Doris Gillette, Marlene Wagy, Phyllis House, Joan Murphy, Helen Allen, Charlotte Jennings, Frances Cutler, Rosalie Bivens, Martha Foster, Frances Ray. First Row: Mrs. Beatty (Advisor), Janeene Allison, Darlene Black, Shirley Vernoy, Clarice Watson, Margaret Wilson, Carole Huston, Martha Foster, Marlene Scalf. Earabra Allison. Second Row: Marilyn Sorrells, Lvonne Cox, Marilyn Nichols, Josephine Salter, Cnythia Sailer, Phyllis Selph, Lucille Anderson, Harriet Lee, Katherine Horn- baker, Pam Fullerton, Roberta Doyle, Lola Singleton. Third Row: Martha Davis, Mary Parker, Sarah Butler, Eonita Snapp, Doris Gillette, Blanche Young, Norma Schrodt, Pat Eeckner, JoAnn Ruff, Charlotte Myers, Shirley Myers. Top Row: Helen Smith, Gloria Jennings, Charlotte Jennings, Helen Allen, Caroline Allen, Lois Simmons, Marlene Wagy, Elsie McVey, June Burnhardt. Fern Duncan, Frances Cutler, Evelyn Watt. H. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The officers this year of the Avon Chapter of the Future Farmers of America were: President _________________________Berwin Bradley Vice President________________Keith Wagy Secretary ___________________Junior Wagy Treasurer____________________________Bill Anderson Reporter _____________________Jim Hendel Advisor ________________________Mr. Eoyle There were eleven freshmen initiated into the organization as Greenhands this year. The F. F. A. sponsored a Harvest Eall on October 29 after the homecoming football game with V. I. T. The Junior and Senior F. F. A. members—Dave Luper, Berwin Bradley, Jim Hendel, Don Sensabough and Ernest Elount—and Mr. Eoyle attended the Interna- tional Livestock Exposition in Chicago on December 1, 2, and 3. The grain judging team received fourth place in the sectional grain judging contest of. Delavan on December 11. Those on the team were: David Luper, Jim Hendel, Eerwin Eradley, Junior Wagy, and Ronald Gray. They expect to enter the state judging contest at Champaign in June. The Avon Chapter bought new shirts for the F. F. A. basketball team this year which played in an invitational F. F. A. tournament held in Prairie City. The team placed third in this tournament. A pest contest was held with the chapter divided into two teams. The losing team gave a supper for the winners. G. A. A. CLUB This year we have a new organization in our school called the Girls Athletic Association, better known as the G.A.A. There are 58 charter members. Girls who wish to join the club next year and anytime after will have to earn 100 points for membership. At the first meeting, held on December 13, the members repeated the G. A. A. pledge, and adopted the constitution after hearing it read. We also voted to join the state G. A. A. organization. There is a point system, whereby the members may earn points by taking part in games, parties, such as skating, and by being patrol girls. Members who earn at least 600 points during the year will receive awards. Our officers are: Vice President _______________________Gloria Jennings President ______________________Lois Myers Secretary ----------------------Elsie McVey Treasurer____________________Martha H. Davis The G. A. A. held their first party of the year on February 7, 1949. It started out with coasting at 4 p. m., and we coasted for over an hour. Then everyone came back to the school house, and we played two games of girls’ basketball. Supper was then served, potluck, buffet style. After eating there were round and square dancing, and other quiet games. Then one more basketball game was played, and we went home tired, but happy. F. H. A. This year the F. H. A. was organized with Mrs. Martha Eeatty as our sponsor, and Mrs. Giles Sailer was again elected Chapter Mother. Both Mrs. Sailer and Margaret Wilson, the president of the club received red roses the night the installa- tion service for the officers was held. The other officers for the year are: Vice President ------------Clarice Watson Secretary .................Carole Huston Treasurer------------------Shirley Vernoy Reporter -------------------Martha Foster Darlene Black was placed in charge of the Publicity Book for the year 48-’49. The members of the F. H. A. enjoyed a Christmas party December 14, 1948, in the Home Economics room. Gifts were exchanged and games were played. We also sang some carols. We had chili with cream puffs on the side for refreshments. The F. H. A. initiation party was held September 28, 1948. The officers for the year were installed and then the initiation began. Some of. the girls ate crackers and then tried to whistle. Others had to tell, and demonstrate how to blow bubble gum. Everyone had a good time. BOOMERANG The production staff of this year’s Boomerang is headed by Jackie Luper as Editor. Other officers are: Assistant Editor, Frances Ray; Business Managers, Martin Moon and Tom Williamson; Advertisement, Marlene Mitchell and Roy Woods; Typing, Lois Myers and Senior Secretarial Class; Calendar, Hod O’Hern Sports, Dan Williamson: Activities, Dave Luper and Margaret Wilson; Senior and Faculty Write Ups, Elsie McVey and Norma Jones; Head Sponsor, Miss Wilson, and Assistant Sponsor Mrs. Davis. LIBRARY This year the library, under the management of Mrs. Kleppinger, is on the east side of the study hall. The assistant librarians do their work of signing out books, dusting shelves, collect fines, and keep records of books and fines. Some books were donated to the library, and some new ones bought with money collected for fines. STUDENT COUNCIL Each class elected two representatives to represent them on the council, one boy and one girl. The entire student body voted for the President of the council, ani elected Roy Dale Woods. The representatives of the classes are as follows: Senior—Margaret Wilson ani Hod O’Hern; Junior—Rosalie Bivens and Tom Williamson; Sophomore—Darlene Black and Junior Wagy: Freshman—Lvonne Cox and Dick Repp. Within the student council officers were elected. They were: Vice-President Tom Williamson; Secretary—Margaret Wilson; and Treasurer—Hod O’Hern. The council has waged campaigns for various improvements during the year such as better sportsmanship at games and helping clean up around the school building. BOOMERANG STAFF First Row: Mrs. Davis, Tom Williamson, Frances Ray, Jackie Luper, Martin Moon, Miss Wilson, Lois Myers. Second Row: Martha Foster, Carole Huston, Caroline Allen, Lois Simmons, Mar- garet Wilson, Roy Woods. Marlene Mitchell, Elsie McVey, Bob Baker, Norma Jones, Jim Hendel. Third Row: Dan Williamson, Dave Luper, Jerry Hatch, Hod O’Hern. LIBRARY STAFF First Row: Margaret Wilson, Lois Myers, Josephine Salter, Harriet Lee, Pat Eeckner, Jackie Luper. Second Row: Lucille Anderson, Evelyn Watt, JoAnn Ruff, Pam Fullerton, Cynthia Sailer, Darlene Black, Katherine Hornbaker, Joan Murphy, Pat Mitchell, Louise Woods, Marilyn Sorrells, Lola Singleton. Third Row: Tom Williamson, Carol Lee, Wayne Hampton, Marilyn Ruhl. STUDENT COUNCIL First Row: Tom Williamson, Margaret Wilson, Roy Woods, Hod O’Hem, Mr. Reed. Second Row: Lvonne Cox, Darlene Black, Junior Wagy, Rosalie Bivens, Dick Repp. CHORUS This year our chorus, under the direction of Miss Wilson, meets twice a week on a rotating schedule. Chorus periods are divided among mixed chorus, junior- senior chorus, freshman-sophomore chorus, girls’ shorus, and boys’ chorus. On December 21, 1948, the high school and grade school choruses combined and presented a Christmas program. It featured solos and numbers by the whole chorus. Several members of. the chorus represented Avon in the spring contests. BAND Under the direction of Royce Davis our band has been very active this year. We marched at football games and worked out various marching formations. Frances Ray was our Drum Major. Band rehearsal is held twice a week on a rotating schedule. Sectional prac- tices are held weekly. On Monday, February 14, the band traveled to Canton to participate in the Annual Fulton County Band Festival. Even though the roads were quite icy a large number of followers from Avon were present to lend their moral support to the band. The band has played at various community events including the Annual Labor Day Picnic and the Firemen’s Ball. We also take part in the spring contests and give a spring concert. FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE CHORUS First Row: Miss Wilson, Janeene Allison, Dorothy Brown, Phyllis Selph, Louise Woods, Fatsy Mitchell, Lvonne Cox, Barbara Allison, Marlene Scalf. Second Row: Darlene Black, Harriet Lee, Elanche Young, Josephine Salter, JoAnn Ruff, Bonita Snapp, Sarah Butler, Willa Mae Parker, Katherine Hornbaker, Pam Fullerton. Third Row: Evelyn Watt, Shirley Myers, Helen Smith, Marilyn Ruhl, Joan Murphy, Marlene Wagy, June Burnhardt, Charlotte Myers, Norma Shrodt, Patricia Eeckner. Top Row: Davy Jackson, Leroy Adolphson, Richard Asquith, Jerry Hatch, Wayne Hampton, Junior Wagy, Irvin Nelson, Dick Repp, Bill Bivens, Danny Steach. BAND First Row: Marlene Mitchell, Lois Myers. Shirley Vernoy, Sarah Butler, Patty Carrico, Earbara Bagge, Tom Williamson, Jackie Luper. Second Row: Norma Jones, Carol Lee, Eonita Snapp, David Sharpe, Martha Davis, Rosalie Bivens, Shirley Myers,, Jim Hendel, Paul McVay, Louise Woods] Richard Asquith, Clarice Watson. Last Row: Diane Eutler, Nancy Aringdale, Janeene Allison, Pat Eeckner, JoAnn Ruff, Pam Fullerton, Martha Foster, Dan Williamson, Roy Woods, Royce Davis, director, Wayne Hampton, Joan Murphy, John Alden, David Luper, Jerry Hatch, Kay Eagge, Junior Asquith. JUNIOR AND SENIOR CHORUS First Row: Shirley Vernoy, Lois Myers, Norma Jones, Dan Williamson, Martha Davis, Clarice Watson, Marilyn Nichols, Miss Wilson. Second Row: Frances Ray, Jackie Luper, Martha Foster, Tom Williamson, Paul McVay, Mary Parker, Carol Lee, Marlene Mitchell. Top Row: Carole Huston, Phyllis House, Caroline Allen, Roy Woods, Carl Ehresman, Jim Hendel, Elsie McVey, Rosalie Eivens, Gloria Jennings. CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The Cherry Tree Carol...............................................High School Girls No Room In The Inn __________________________________Joseph, Mary and 3 Innkeepers Come Joseph To The Manger___________________________________________Mary and Joseph The Friendly Beasts _______________________________________1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grades Silent Night .................... -.........—........................-Mixed Choir The Sleeping Shepherds...................................... Angels and Shepherds The Shepherd’s Story ....................... -....................... Solo-Shepherd Bring Your Torches____________Shephers, Villagers, 7th 8th Grade, Mary and Joseph O Come Little Children.....................................-4th, 5th and 6th Grades The Christmas Nightingale .................................-Six High School Girls The Coming of The Kings___________________________________ -..-High School Chorus We Three Kings of Orient Are-------------------------------------------Three Kings O Come All Ye Faithful------------------------------------------- —-Mixed Chorus Joseph Dearest _____________________________________________________Mary and Joseph Dear Baby Jesus, Now Rest In Sleep-------------------------H. S. Girls and Children The Christ-Child Is Born..........—------------------------H. S. Girls and Children Puer Nobis Nascitur ___________________________________________________Mixed Chorus CHARACTERS Joseph—Roy Woods. Mary—Joan Murphy. Innkeepers—David Luper, Jerry Hatch, and Dan Williamson. Angel Solo—Lvonne Cox. Angel Chorus—Shirley Myers, Clarice Watson, Frances Ray, Elsie McVey, Norma Jones, and Shirley Vernoy. Shepherd Solo—Hod O’Hern. Shepherd Chorus—Tom Williamson, Wayne Hampton, Jim Hendel, Ernie Repp, Ken Alden, and Paul McVay. Villagers—Louise Harris. Frances Tunks, Ellen Duncan, Virginia Kernal, Kay Bagge, Nancy Aringdale, Larry Hendel, Sherrell Ruhl, Jim Schreck, Bud Woods, David Sharpe, and John Alden. Three Kings—David Jackson, Junior Wagy, and Carl Ehresman. BAND CONCERT Mountain Majesty Overture ______________________________ Two Chorales. Princess of India Overture _____________________________ Colonel Miner’s March __________________________________ Willow Echoes __________________________________________ Baritone Solo — David Luper Andante from 1st Piano Sonate___________________________ Flute Solo — Jackie Luper ----------------Yoder .........--K .L. King -----------Rozenkranz ---------------Simons Mozart-Rondino-Labate Men of Ohio March _ Fantasy for Three_____ Strauss Waltzes_______ Vienna Dreams_________ Dancing in the Dark At The Minstrel Show’ --------Fillmore — H. L. Walters Arr. by Buchtel ------Sieczynski --------Schwartz H. S. Jones United Nations March King ANNUAL FULTON COUNTY BAND FESTIVAL Monday, February 14 7:30 P. M. GUEST DIRECTOR—MR. MARK BIDDLE, KNOX COLLEGE Program: El Capitan March ---------------------------------------------------------Sousa Ealaton Overture ------------------------------------------------------ Buchtel V. I. T. High School Band Director—L. Max Crockett Hosts of. Freedom March _____________________________________________________King The Traveller Overture----------------------------------------------------Buchtel Cuba High School Band Director — Herman Baehrend El Capitan March --------------------------------------------------------------Sousa The Princess of India Overture -------------------------------------------------King Avon High School Band Director — Royce Davis Loyalty March-------------------------------------------------- Skomicka On Shawnee Road Overture -------------------------------------------Thomas Lewistown High School Band Director — Robert Jorgensen Hall of Fame March ................................................. Olivadoti Tiberius Romantic Overture ------------------------------------------------Clarke Farmington High School Band Director — Newell L. Kessinger King Cotton March ______________________________________________________Sousa Princess of India Overture ----------------------------------------------King Canton High School Band Director — Ketric Klingman MASSED BAND America Semper Fidelis March ----- Mountain Majesty Overture Favorite Strauss Waltzes _ Men of Ohio March--------- ___Sousa -Yoder .Buchtel Fillmore BATON TWIRLING EXHIBITION Desert Song __________________________________________________Romberg Afrikander _________________________________________________Olivadoti Headway March ------------------------------------------------Bennett Star Spangled Banner FESTIVAL CHORUS PROGRAM Guest Conductor Esther Duncan, Supervisor, Lamphier High School, Springfield Accompanists Floy Bear and Dolores Moore, Farmington GREAT CHORUS: “The God We Praise by Tkach. “Rejoice and Sing” by Bach. “Now the Day is Over” arr. by Ringwald. BOYS- CHORUS: “Song of the Deep Blue Sea” by Wilson. “Friendship” by Haesche. GREAT CHORUS: “Hiking Song” by Krone. “Our Yesterdays” by Leslie. “Way Over Jordan” by Zimmerman. GIRLS’ CHORUS: “How Lovely are Thy Dwellings” by Cain. “Lullaby” by Cain. GREAT CHORUS: “Carol of the Russian Children” by Gaul. “Dear Land of Home” by Sibelius. SENIOR PLAY The Senior play was held November 19 and 20, 1948. There was a good crowd both nights, and everyone enjoyed the play. Margaret Wilson and Charles Johnson were prompters. Zenobia, the hired girl ------------------------------------------- Elsie McVey Laura, Mrs. Hudson’s niece ___________________________________________Lois Myers Benjamin Bulwinkle, a police inspector -----------------------------Martin Moon Gwendolyn Yapp, a gossipy widow--------------------------------------Norma Jones Constantine, a gardner-------------------------------------------------Bob Baker Harriet Spector, a pathological spinster--------------------------Lois Simmons Blanche La Monte, married to La Monte-------------------------------Martha Foster Pamela Poole, a writer of mystery novels ---------------------------Jackie Luper Dorothy Young, on the verge of matrimony---------------------------Marlene Mitchell Lester Lang, on the verge of matrimony----------------------------Dan Williamson Mark Drexel, posing as an invalid--------------------------------------Boy Woods Paul La Monte, a questionable character------------------------------David Luper Ira Higgens, in love with Zenobia--------------------------------------Bod O Hern Mrs. Hudson, the owner of the house-------------------------------Caroline Allen Frances Novak, almost a bride---------------------------------------Carole Huston Pike, he just drops in ------------------------------------------------------Bendel JUNIOR PLAY The Junior play was held April 1 and 2, 1948. The prompters were Frances Ray, and Cynthia Sailer. There was a skit between acts which was organized by Frances Ray, Cynthia Sailer, and Carol Lee. Louise, a sophomore at Erier Mountain College for Women-----Shirley Vernoy Florence, her roommate ------------------------------------ Rosalie Bivens Catherine, a junior living across the hall ........-.......-Clarice Watson Doris, her freshman roommate --------------------------- -Gloria Jennings Harriet, a senior who lives next door —.....-................Marilyn Sorrels Droopy, the colored man of all work--------------------------Carl Ehresman Miss Watkins, dean of. Brier Mountain College for Women-----Martha Davis Jimmy, a stray junior from the State University .............Dale Williams Prof. Frazier, Rhodes scholar and instructor in English-----Tom Williamson SENIOR PLAY CAST First Row: Carole Huston, Hod O’Hem, Elsie McVey. Second Row: Mr. Ackerman (Director), Martha Foster, Jackie Luper, Martin Moon, Norma Jones, Marlene Mitchell, Dan Williamson. Top Row: Caroline Allen, Lois Simmons, Roy Woods, Bob Baker, David Luper, Jim Hendel, Lois Myers. JUNIOR PLAY CAST First Row: Tom Williamson, Martha Davis, Dale Williamson, Shirley Vernoy, Mr. Ackerman (Director). Top Row: Clarice Watson, Gloria Jennings, Carl Ehresman, Rosalie Bivens, Marilyn Sorrells. PHYSICS CLASS Jackie Luper, Marlene Mitchell, Lois Myers, Dan Williamson, Mr. Ackerman, Tom Williamson, Roy Woods, Martin Moon, Norma Jones, Hod O’Hern. ! HOME ECONOMICS CLASS I First Row: Earbara Allison, Roberta Doyle, Katherine Hombaker, Evelyn Watt. Lvonne Cox, June Bernhardt, Dorothy Erowne, Josephine Salter, Bonita Snapp, Harriet Lee, Phyllis Selph. Second Row: Pam Fullerton, Helen Allen, Marlene Scalf, JoAnn Ruff, Charlotte Jennings, Pat Beckner, Mrs. Beatty, Sarah Butler, Lucille Anderson. SHOP CLASS Paul Sailer, Bill Anderson, Keith Wagy, Carl Ehresman, Jim Hendel, Martin Moon, Irvin Nelson, Paul McVay, Bill Eivens, Dick Asquith, Junior Wagy, Bruce Dempsey, Ernie Repp, Bob Eaker, LeRoy Adolphson, Mr. Boyle, Bob Randall. TYPING CLASS First Row: Dan Williamson, Rosilie Bivens, Clarice Watson, Gloria Jennings. Second Row: Marlene Mitchell, Shirley Vernoy, Elsie McVey, Lois Myers. Third Row: Margaret Wilson, Carole Huston, Roy Woods, Jackie Luper. Back Row: Caroline Allen, Martha Davis, Martha Foster, Lois Simmons, Mr. Reed. SENIOR PARTY The seniors held their party October 8, 1948. They had no special theme, as the senior party is always held to initiate the freshmen. They weren’t treated badly and enjoyed the party as much as everyone else. There was a lot of dancing, both round and square, which everyone enjoyed. Paul Jones called the square dances. JUNIOR PARTY The juniors gave their all-school party December 22, 1948. It was a Christmas party and was held all afternoon of the last day before Christmas vacation. Round and square dancing were featured, with Paul Jones calling the square dances. The entertainment committee acted out “Twas the Night Before Christmas,” while Frances Ray read the story. Several of the juniors sang Christmtas songs before we went back to dancing. A tree in the study hall was obtained and decorated by the Student Council. The teachers furnished fruit punch and cookies for all. SOPHOMORE PARTY On Friday, March 4, 1949, the sophomores sponsored a western-style all-school party, which was entitled “Western Rancho.” Guests came dressed in cowboy fashion — complete with hats, boots, and guns. The study hall was decorated with saddles, bridles, and straw. The evening was spent in dancing to the music of Joe Whitney’s orchestra, with Eob Ray calling the square dances. At 9:30 two very enjoyable western “skits’’ were given. Home-made cookies and soft drinks were served by the refreshment committee. FRESHMAN PARTY The freshman all-school party was held on April 9, 1949. The party was based on a spring theme. Roller skating was enjoyed by everyone at the Macomb rink. Everyone especially enjoyed the home-made ice cream which the freshmen served. ATHLETIC BANQUET The Athletic Banquet was sponsored by the Avon Businessmen’s Association on March 14, 1949, in the High School Auditorium. The Avon Unit Grade and High School athletic teams were guests of the association. The main speaker for the occasion was Mark Peterman, who has an outstanding record for taking high school teams to the state finals. He is a retired coach, but still is well known for pre-game guesses of tournament play. His diagnosis of. pre-gams scores are carried by the Associated Press. HARVEST BALL The Homecoming began in the afternoon at 3:30 led by the high school band. Floats made by all classes, F. H. A. and F. F. A. followed. The senior class was awarded first prize for the best float. The football game with V. I. T. started at 7:30. At 9:30 the Harvest Ball began, with Clarence Wiegert’s orchestra furnish- ing the music. The study hall was decorated with harvest decorations. The nominees for queen were Louise Woods, Eonita Snapp, Shirley Myers, Darlene Elack, Martha Davis, Darlene Hillman, Lois Simmons, and Margaret Wilson. Darlene Black was chcsen as queen. G. A. A. BANQUET The G. A. A. Club gave a dinner and skating party for the basketball teams and the faculty on March 21, 1949. At five-thirty the dinner was served buffet style in the auditorium. Place cards were small booklets containing the scores of the season’s games. Menu foul scrubs opponents double dribble equipment jump ball overtime time-out After dinner we all climbed on board the buses and journeyed to Macomb for our skating party, which lasted from 7:30 until 10:30. CARNIVAL The junior and senior classes sponsored a carnival on January 22, 1949. There were various booths and side shows. Movies, boxing, wrestling, a fortune teller, twenty wonders of the world and other features were there. We cleared about $100. This was divided equally between the classes. The seniors plan to use theirs for their- spring trip, and the juniors will use theirs for the Prom. BOOMERANG SQUARE DANCE This dance was held to make money for the Boomerang this year. It was held December 29, 1948 in the high school study hall. There were all kinds of dancing, and cake walks. A large crowd was present for a good time. The Avon Four generously gave their services. The library club of the high school gave a benefit dance on March 11, 1949. We used the profits from the dance to buy books for the school library. Joe Whtiney’s orchestra played for us to round dance and square dance, and Harold Gorsline called some square dances for us. Paul Jones called one, too. We sold refreshments and had several cakewalks. Then we drew for door prizes and awarded them. Our senior quartet sang four songs. The boys in the quartet are: Dave Luper, Roy Woods, Ernie Repp, and Howard O’Hern. Martha Foster and Elsie McVey also sang two songs. The Junior-Senior Prom was held on the evening of May 14, 1949. The auditorium was decorated with crepe paper of pastel colors. Following the theme of “An Old Fashioned Garden” a water fountain, wheelbarrows filled with flowers, and lawn furniture were used. There was dancing from eight-thirty to eleven-thirty to the music of Rocket Binge’s orchestra. The refreshments were served on the stage which was decorated with lattice work and flowers. All teachers, board members, and the secretary were guests at the prom with Mr. and Mrs. Royce Davis and Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson as chaperons. SCHOOL LIBRARY BENEFIT DANCE PROM EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Marvin McDaniel, Beverly Smith, Joan Gray, Betty Palmer, Marilyn Eathingtcn, Dorothy Sailer, Jeanne Dawdy, June Gray, Marjorie Pollitt. Second Row: Ronald Powell, Glenn McVay, Bob Wagy, Shirley Dawdy, Patty Carrico, Kay Bagge, Nancy Aringdale, Mary Newton, Karol Smith, Buddy Woods, Junior Asquith. Third Row: Nelma Courters, Shirley Ennis, Dianne Butler, Mardell Hofjneister, Elvira Elunt, Ellen Duncan, Betty Lou Eatherton, Evelyn Biederback, Lucille Kitch, Betty Meachum, Earbara Ragon. Top Row: Francis Mitchell, Ronald Ray, Roland Hofjneister, Billy Wright, Frank Myers, Eugene Wilson, Dale Lockwood, John Alden, Dwight Simmons, Dean Mitchell. Melvyn Purchase. SEVENTH GRADE First Row: Mary Maberry, Jo Cook, Carol Parker, Roberta Day, Alberta Day, Marlene Hornbaker, Suzanne Baker, Dortha Cox, Joyce Palmer, Verla Smith. Second Row: Earl Singleton, Danny Ragon, Marna Allison, Louise Harris, Barbara Eagge, Virginia Kernal, Marian Enlow, Larry Hendel, Harry Brown, Max Salisbury, Roland Singleton. Top Row: Bob Solter, David Sharp, Daryle Clayton, James Anderson, Billy Randall, Alva Phelps, Jim Schreck, Sherrell Ruhl, Dale Selph, Larry Jackson. SIXTH GRADE First Row: Mrs. Eurch, Marilee Hornbaker, Patsy Howard, Patty Powell, Barbara McVey, Clara Butler, Eva Ford. Top Row: John Dawdy, Eilly Hawk, George Bernhart, Marlene Jennings, Victoria Schleich, Hollister Douglass, Richard Luper, Terry Powell, Absent: Clifford Brown. FIFTH GRADE First Row: Mrs. Williamson, Gene Steach, Teddy Ruff, Shirley Carr, Janet Myers, Sheryl Eathington, Odette Manuel. Second Row: Danny Brown, Jackie Stick, Eugene Woods, Elaine Solter, Karen Sundberg, Richard Powell, Bruce Pickering, Freddie Hoffmeister. Top Row: Jerry Baker, Ronald Webber, Johnny Randall, Jimmy Day, Smith Brand, Bobby Ray, Kenny Hiett, Jimmy Battin. FOURTH GRADE First Row: Erma Cook, Myrna Huston, Diane Sailer, Judith Griffeth, Bonnie Tour- near, Karen Hawk, Dorothy Ford, Anita Keener. Second Row: Roger Lenz, David Dawdy, James Howard. Gloria Day, Sharon Kepler, Susan Davis, Lewis Bell, Danny McCoy, Lee Hofmeister, Richard Myers. Top Row: John Pickering, Hal Sharpe, Carl Bagge, Roger Smith, Donald Eatherton, Dale Harding, Peter Postma, Max Phelps, Bobby Farris, Danny Hanson. THIRD GRADE First Row: Mrs. Ackerman, Donna Swinger, Joetta McElhinney, Beverly Kernal, Joan Wall, Sharon Kay Woods, Nancy Luper, Sandra Stick, Judith Eccher. Top Aow: Dickie Stearns, Terry Davis, George Dawdy, Richard Palmer, Teddy McVey, Donald Eenner, Gary Potter, Joe Hendel, Larry Damitz, John Redding, Jim Capps, John Butler. SECOND GRADE First Row: Mrs. Manuel, Sandra Palmer, Shirley Bernhart, Carol Myers, Geraldine Crisman, Barbara Tournear, Kay Crissey, Priscilla Fullerton, Delores Randall. Second Row: Dedorah Jones, Patty Hanson, Julia Janes, Linda Bagge, Louise Bell, Judy Benner, Newt McCoy, Keith Mitchell, Gary Van Velsor. Top Row: Rodger Eyman, Charles Biederback, Richard Lovett, Joey Cunningham, Vincent Butler, Stephen Schleich, Leroy Lenz, Gary Ray Eathington, Eugene Vaughn. First Row: Mrs. Sharpe, Jane Stearns, Roberta Stick, Carol Steach, Marianne Wall, Jacquelyn Long, Nancy Smith, Patricia Keener, Glenna Hammond. Second Row: Jean Shepard, Eetsey Anderson, James Hiett, Rita Howard, Ronald Howard, Vonneda Day, Margaret Enlow, Roberta Brown, Carol Hofmeister. Top Row: Donald Webber, Richard Dawdy, Michael Gregory, Robert Swank, Richard Keener, Richard Carr, John Douglass, Jackie Taylor, Donovan Porter, James Eccher. First Row: Sue Smith, Sally Dempsey, Leveta Smith, Darla Jean Wagy, Bumice Gray, Martha Selph. Second Row: Margaret Ann Gray, Billy Ennis, Raymond Adolphson, Beverly Knisely, Arlene Knisely, Ronald Tavens, Bobby Traversino, Ronald Wagy. Third Row: Gary Jennings, Sharen Ennis, Donald Gray, Cecil Wayne Oyler, Larry Dempsey, John Parker. Fourth Row: Harold Smith, Visitor, Betty Faye Parker, Mary Lou Schroadt, Bobby Jennings, Mrs. Routh. FIRST GRADE AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GREENBUSH SCHOOL First row: Clair Ragan, Sandra Macow, Bob Miller, Mrs. Mitchell. Second row: Harry Dycus, Patty Ragan, Donnie Smith, Jo Ann Purchase, Irene Blount, Bill Schreck. Third row: Donnie Singleton, Howard Alen, Virginia Lockwood, Johnnie Schreck, John A. Singleton, Leon Tunk, Loretta Sorrells. Fourth row: Jimmy Mally, Judith Johnson, Wallas Tunk, Beverly Ragan, Sharan Johnson, Jerry Henson. Fifth row: Mary Frances Ragan, Janice Tunk. Larry Watson, Juanita Lockwood, Mary Purchase, Myra Blount. LINCOLN SCHOOL First row: Duane Roseberry, Tommy Curtis, Eill Turner, Dale Larson, Gale Larson. Second row: Dale Ross, Roger Larson, Larry Ginther, Raymond Harris, Rodney Turner, Linda Byerly, Norma Rosenberry, Shirlee Sorrells. Top row: Virginia Larson, Joan Harris, Elaine Rosenberry, Doris Sensabaugh, Carole Turner, Miss Muller, Lula Purdue, Cleo Larson. Richard Perdue, Gary Sorrells. PLEASANT HILL SCHOOL From left to right: Bobby Semande, Janet Reed, Miss Morgan, Janet Cox, Charles Semande, Charles Carpenter, Ilene Cox, Jimmy Cox. CALENDAR AUGUST- 23—Football practice began. (Oh, my aching bones!) 30—School began—my, how much I’ve forgot! SEPTEMBER- 10—First football game, Bushnell. (here) 17—Football game with Cuba, (here) 23— Senior All School Party; initiated freshies and new teachers. 24— No school (institute); played Western High at Macomb. 28—F.H.A. Installation. OCTOBER— 1—Football game with Alexis. 5— First Eoomerang meeting. 6— First Student Council meeting. 7— Football game with Roseville. 8— No school (institute). 11—Second team football game with Roseville. 14— Student Council meeting. 15— Got our report cards for the first six weeks (ouch!). 18—Second team football game with V. I. T. 20—P. T. A. Square Dance. 22—Football game with Stronghurst. 25—First senior play practice. 29—Foot ball game with V. I T. NOVEMBER— 2—Square Dance. Football game with Knoxville. 5—Whole school went down town and saw a free movie. 5—Eoomerang meeting to decide about selling magazines. 8—T. B. tests. 10— Senior pictures taken; T. B. tests read. 11— No school; Football game with Aledo; Seniors set up stage. 15—Little Six Cross Country—Avon, 3rd. 18—Senior play prevue. 19 20—Senior play “The Scarlet Shadow. ’ 23—2nd team cheerleaders chosen. 26—First basketball game (V. I. T.) 30—Close game with Valley. We beat by one point. 30—F. F. A. seniors leave for International Livestock Show. DECEMBER— 3—F. F.j A. boys return; basketball game with Aledo. 7— Basketball game with Bushnell. 8— First snow. 10—Basketball game with Alexis. 13— Put a Christmas tree in Study Hall. 14— Basketball game with Knoxville—last game in 48. 16—Seniors received pictures. (Is that me?) 18—Another snow. 21— Christmas program chorus. 22— Junior Party; last day of school before Christmas vacation; Rev. Connor spoke. 29—Bcomerang Dance. JANUARY— 3— Every one happy about returning to school. (?) 4— Trojans play Independents. 5— Juniors picking play. 7—Basketball game with Stronghurst. 10— Basketball game with Corpus Christi; Roads are really slick. 11— No school; Easketball game with Abingdon. 12— No school. 13— Semester (Ugh!) 14— Semesters again; Pasketball game with Roseville. 17— Basketball game with Cuba. 18— Coach was sick; boys dressed in girls gym suits and practiced with Mac. 22—Junior-Senior Carnival. 21—Basketball game with Aledo. 27— Just a half day of school. 28- 29—No school. FEBRUARY— 1— No school; beat Bardolph. 2— No school; Beat V. I. T. in first game of County Tourney. 3— Back to school; beat Farmington in County Tourney. 5—Lost to Valley in Tourney; won second place. 7__G. A. A. party; Baker presents trophy to school. 8— Basketball game with Knoxville. 9— Easketball game with Alexis. 11—Basketball game with Prairie City. 14— Band Festival at Canton. 15— Basketball game with Stronghurst. 18— Easketball game with Abingdon. 19— School on Saturday; pictures taken. 22—Easketball game with Astoria. 25—Easketball game with Roseville. MARCH— 1—Played Monmouth in Regional Tourney. 4—Sophomore all school party. 7—Seniors ordered commencement invitations. 11—Library dance. 17—Dr. Manning spoke to the assembly. 21—G. A. A. banquet for basketball boys. 24—F. H. A. Club supper for F. F. A. boys. 26—District solo and ensemble contest at Farmington. 29—Chorus festival at Farmington. APRIL— 1— Junior play—“Miss Jimmy” — Nice job kids! 2— Flay again G. A. A. play day at Galesburg. 8— Freshman school party; track meet with Knoxville here. 9— District Eand and Chorus contest. 22—Fort Madison relays. 29—Galva relays. MAY— 3—County track meet at Lewiston. 10—Olympic track meet at Avon. 14—Junior Senior Prom; District track meet. 17—Little Six Track meet. 22—Baccalaureate. 27—Commencement. 30— Band plays for Memoriay Day. 31— Seniors leave on trip for Chicago. IPs Traditional! To shop in our store for the finest in Quality Apparel for Young People! I5UCK MURRAY STANDARD OIL PRODUCTS Avon, Illinois Phone 127 or 239 Complimen ts of DENMAN LUMBER COMPANY Prairie City, III. Compliments of THE DAILY REGISTER-MAIL Galesburg, III. The commercial printing of this year- book by our job printing department. DRY GOODS CLOTHING TRUMPY’S STORE R. F. Trumpy, Proprietor Quality Merchandise at Popular Prices SHOES FURNISHINGS BRAND FUNERAL HOME Phone 4 Avon, Illinois NICHOLS POULTRY AND EGG CO. a Western Illinois' Best Produce Market . . . 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