Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1952 volume:

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L 9-- -ai 5 ' ' mu- NV' if 'T 1- . w 'lvlb an YYY if fi-Pl .f if 'E T T 1 1 1 A Ek A EQ sf' if' ,,,4Y' ,yn A . BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Everett Carpenter, Leo O'Hern, Victor Schleich, Leroy Haines, Paul Turner. S andmg: Ernest. Teach, Ons Wnlhamson. MR. REED PRINCIPAL D.M.HANSON SUPERINTENDENT MRS. CHATTERTON SECRETARY W , L '1 'f 1, 1 -. , . Qfsi , . E117 ,430 -. L .5 645' A vc I. -l l w. 5 f Y if 61 , r '-- '! 1 5 s X , 4x '- . . wg ,- 0, . fl 4-x 3413: .L x J ...J I 7 if-Y' ,f gg -QA Y , I ,rl Q -, V sd A M gn M M, ' Q ' N F ' H , Y Q' .KL 15.4 ff X X X hx- 1 N N ww s ' A QR .9 x X I If f K ' XSF I'f1y f J , XA 1 ffgmf ff ! gV I! Q + W ,W ,M W W ES' . WA -1 'ff Hg, I J , 'W -., R W A 3 1 X ,ff Rl -V fr fgzvg-4 ' . g i I if 'A x - v. ' -I 'f ,- ' I' if '17 1 1 I rl! K I 1 K A K- K . - -NNE' ,S , . ! lil' -X4 9 f ' If 5 X I A ,-A f -,f '-f yyril , .., - ' MST I R I fl X, I. I I . V K, ',-x N 4 , -Ny., T ,M In . Q. N ,..f,yF:,. - ' ,V f-x V? SY ' ,tp C' 1 'p' V ' ' ' - A- I-'fx , Gy-i',Ji2Z' iq, ,Q Ji. -1 'fl 4 M' lilf...,.. Hai: .' ' ' -1 ' - :',x.-,F-2.11. ' FACULTY , D. M. IIAIWSON Superintendent of schools, B.A. Parsons collegs, Fairfield, Iowa, M.A. University of Illinois. Hobby - hunting and fishing. W. ll: REED ' B. Ed. Illinois State Normal University, M.A. Western State Teachers g college. English I, Shorthand I, Senior Secretarial Student Council Advisor. Hobby - refinishing furniture and sports. IARTIIA DAVIS B.A. Knox College: English Il, UI, IV, American History, Boomerhng Staff Advisor, Junior Class Advisor. .Hobby - reading. IIOYCE DAVB BM. Knox College. Band and Chorus Director. Junior Class Ad- visor. Hobby- reading. cum Born: n.sI naive-.ny of Illinois, Agicnnm-. I, n, m, a. lv, an pta. Science, F.F.A. Advisor. Hobby - fishing. KIETH REID B.S. Monmouth -College, Mathematics, Sophomore Advisor, Agate Qdvisor, Hobby Sposa and flying. Em WILCOX B.S. Western' State Teachers College, Speech, Bookkeeping, Typing, Newspaper ' EDWIN FITZGIBBON A.A. Vincennes University, A.B. 81 M.A.' Bradley University General Science, Chemestry, World History, Geometry, and Librarian, ' Senior Class Advisor, Agata Advisor, and Bookworm Advisor. Hobby- Oiitdoor Sports and liomeworkshop. BETTY BRUNEII B.S. Western State Teachers College, Home Economics I, Il, III, G IV, Biology. F.H.A..Advisor, Senior Class Advisor. Hobby- horsebach riding and sewingf NANCY STUCKEY B.A. Knox College, Grade School Music, Girls P.E., Dramatics, G.A.A. Advisor. Hobby - canoeing and swimming. RIIHAIID JIBTES B.S. James Millikin University, Industrial arts I, 81 II, Problems of American Democracy, Boys P.E. Assistant coach Freshman Class Advisor, Hobby - wood working and sports. RICHARD ST INSON B.S. University of Illinois Agriculture I, II, III, 81 IV, 8th grade science. F.F.A. Advisor. Hobby - hunting and fishing. ' ' GRADES MRS. MARTIN 'First Grade. Western Illinois State 'Teachers College. MRS.. MANUEL Second Grade. Western Illinois State Teachers College. MISS MUELLER Third Grade. Weston Illinois State Teachers College. MRS. COOK Fourth Grade. Western Illinois State Teachers College. MR. DELAUUNT Fifth Grade School Principle,,Western Illinois State Teachers ' College. ' , NIR. LONGBONS Fifth grade. Illinois Wesylan, Bloomington, Illinois. MHS. BURCH Sixth grade. Western Illinois State Teachers: College. MISS MABERRY Seventh grade. Western Illinois State Teachers College. MR. McDANIEI.S Eighth grade, Grade school coach. Southern Illinois State College. MRS. POLLITT Greenbush school Geneseo-Western Illinois State Teachers - College MRS. ROUTH St. Augustine School. Western Illinois State TeachersCCollege ME. MORGAN Lincoln school. Western Illinois State Teachers College, . E ,Q-2 Illinois State Normal University. , iid Tl gg-gg, ibm I -:ft ' I I 1 f . , L: ' M. ,M ' ? ' 'f - . '. 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'. . .. 4 Hobby - Sports - Future Plans -- College Barbara Elaine Allison August 5, 1934 London Mills, Illinois She was born to do benefits.- Band ............... 2 3 4 Chorus ...... 1 2 3 4 G.A.A ........ 1 2 3 4 G.A.A. Officer . . 34 Agate ...... 3 4 Agata Officer . . 3 4 Newspaper Staff . . . 3 4 Boomerang Staff . . . 3 44 Class Play .... '3 F.1l.A ...,... 1 2 3 4 F.H.A. Officer . . 234 Student Council ......... 2 4 Class Officer ...... '. ..... l 3 President, Student Council .... 4 Queen Candidate . ' ..... . . . 4 Queen Q ............. 4 Hobby - Swimming Futdre Plans - College Erma Jon Cooper october 1571934 Ellisvillef Illinois Band ......... .1',:. 1 2 Chorus..... 1234 Cheerleader . . . . fl.-. . . 12. G.A.A ...... . .... 2 3- .....l2 -' ll.,.a..'iA.-.. J yn -l x an Clara Louise Gray ff- April 18. 1934 y g Abingdon, illinois A handful of common sense is worth'a bushel of learning. ,Chorus ..... ' ' Library Slaff' . 2 . Library Officer . . . . G.A.A. ...... Agsta. .... , . . . ' Class Play ..... Newspaper Staff . . Boomerang ' ........ ,. . Class Officer ........ Hobby - Writing letters to Lakes.. Q Future,Plans - the inevita .laines Bernard Coupland- December 16, 1934 Abingdon, Illinois My crown is called content. Chorus ..... ' F.F.A ....... ...tzs ..13.-Q' J . ff ' .. Q. 1-fl' '92 su -- .134 fb A can l ble ' 1 K 0 4 2 . .,-1 25:4 F.F'.A. Officer . . . . . ug 4 Class Play . . . . - rj Football ....... . . . . . Hobby - Flying Future Plans - Farming . Patricia Marie Beckner Babbitt ' ' ' March 9. 1934 Avon, Illinois w.r sis .6 nz. ll t- Q 1 She is a credit to her art, but serves' I 1, divided heart. Band ....... Chorus ....... . . Library Staff . . . . . . G.A.A ..... ' . . ' , Me: . ... LQ. lffgvs ...a.. . lzsnj 4. . mai 1- c.A.A. Officer ...... '. . ,gZ'.f,. W 51 F.H.A ................ .' . . Q F'.H.A. Officer ...... . . . . ! 'YL Newspaper Staff .- . . . . l . . gf Boomerang Staff ...... Q .'. . a- 34X Class fray. . . . . . .'. ,Vt-, .fp 'tj' .VF A 4 Hobby - Being with ill! ug h? future Plans - Houssw 1 ., 'L' .Y A I af-'ge ,, 4 ll- r'- U-rg,'l,,1,f aff. fn we I 90 ' '51 ' f 'IN Q' W . --Al.-L ,LWJ l.,gg'-1, 13 .Q T25 SY imwjg ,Az A. wld 3 'X : , ff ff me , ' ,w n A-Qnffnu fi if A-Q.. Riu 9' 'li inf x 4l H .1 ,IQ uv Wvznv' 1 My.. , ., 41.3. up ,Z f 'ai , -- 'ui , ' .w.?'v'i. ,i,,T?J . ,iw gi Y , hifi 'gy , 3 W'-,fra , 5 Q 'I' nQ-k- L in -x ., VH U I 4'kk7 U, 04. ., 1. f -1 .-.-g., . 'Q ' ,.g..,-...AlL.:. .1 '. - , -1-Ahh- Class Play, ......... Newspaper Staff .' .... N1 April 21, 1934 Avon, Illinois I 1 ,f -J I F-H-N - ----- - - ------- 4 .lohn William Sorrells 3 4 2 3 3 4 e Yearbook Staff . . . Class Officer-. . . . . Student Council . . . Queen Candidate . . Sextet. . ............. . . Trio . . . . .' ........ , ..... . Hobby -- Being with the gang. Future Plans - Housewife Roberta Lee Doyle , October 26, 1934 S'- Awswine- llliwis 1 3 3 l 2 8 Silence is the moat perfect herald of joy. Band .............. Chorus .... G.A.A. . . F.I1.A. ........ Agate Boomerang Staff . . . F.ll.A. Officer . . , G.A.A. Officer . ........ . . Class Officer . ........... . . Hobby - Being with the gang. Future Plans -- Undecided Pamelia Fullerton June 21, 1933 Avon, Illinois Every person has their faults, and 'h is hers. Band .... Chorus .... , . Library Staff . . . Library Officer . G.A.A ....... C.A.A. Officer . . . Agata ....... Agata Officer .... FIIIQA ...... . I .H.A. Officer . . . Class Play ....., Newspaper Steffi. . . Boomerang Staff ............. Class Officer . . .A .......... . . Hobby - Day Dreaming and reading. Future Plans -- College Sarah Jane Butler April 1. 1934 Avon, Illinois H The worldbelongs to the ,energetic 234 234 1234 1234 234 34 4. 1 4 234 onesty 1234 1234 1234 3 1234 4 234 4 1234 34 34 ' 3-5 34 4 l I like waving it iascinates I can look at it for hours. Chorus . ,....., . F.F.A ....... Class Play . . . Football... .... .. . . Track . . . ...... . . . . Hobby - Skipping School m . . ...l23 123 34 ...1234 .. ..,l234 Katheryn Marie Horuhaker ' November 23, 1934. Avon, Illinois Life is as tedious as a twice told tale. Library Staff ........ C.A.A ....... Chorus ........ F.H.A .......... -. Boomerang Staff ...... .......1'23 ...I2 ...1-2 ...'l23 34 Newspaper Stall ............. 3 4 Hobby - writing letters and listen- ing to music. Future Plans - Business William L. Hopkins June 10, 1933 Walnut Grove, Illinois I The athlete of todayg the ma Class Play ....... Newspaper Staff . . Football ...... 'I'raek......... Student Council . . College. . 3 4 4 1234 123 - 4 Class Officeg . . ....,..... . . 3 King Candidate .......,..... 2 Hobby - Sports and Day Dreaming Future Plans -- Undecided flharlotte Irene Jennings N May 21, 1935 Knoxville, illiiiois Patience is powerfulf' Chorfis ....... ,. 1234 Library Staff . . . . . . 1 G.A.7lT .... ff. ... 1234 F.H.A ......... 1234 Newspaper Staff .... . 4 Boomerang Staff .,.... '. . . 34 Hobby - Skating Future Plans - Nurses Aid . n of tomorrow. 1' Band ..... Chorus ...... Cheerleader . 1 . G.A.A. ..... . F.H.A ........ F.n.A.offiw. , Class Play ...... Newspaper Staff .... Boomerang Staff ....... Student Council .......... . Hobby - Horseback riding.- Future Plans - teaching. Richard Earl liepp December 16, 1933 Avon, lllinois If wit is the spice of life, he is well well seasoned. Chorus ..... Football . . . Basketball . . Track ...... ' . . Class Officer .... 1234 1234 12 1234 1234 1234 34 34 34 2 12 1231 123 1 2 Student council . . 1 Class Play .... 4 King Candidate . . 4 King .............. 4 Hobby - Hunting Future Plans -- Undecided Patsy Ann Mitchell . October 21, 1934 Galesburg, Illinois' Be not disturbed by :rifles Band .............. . . 234 Chorus ...... 1 2 3 4 LibraryStaff 1234 Class Play . . . 4 G.A.A ..... . . 3 4 F.H.A ........ 3 4 Boomerang Staff . 3 4 Newspaper Staff . . . 34 'oicc Recital ... 1234 'lJlJl.'b'f - Uzqcviug: ' rtriremlhfsa-1 -e Llc? Q I - ' 1 ' - .1 ',i1ff'1 , , 1,171-,wife Q 1 411-.3 1 is likeeziu 14.-W new-n. - . Ronald' K?meth Gray I October 2 1 1934 St. Augustine, Illinois Don't look too dignified, you may be taken for the butler. Chorus . . . Agate ..... Class Play . . . F.F.A ........ Student Council . . . Football ...... Basketball .... Track ..... . ......... . . . Hobby -- Hunting Future Plans -- Undecided Mary Josephine Solter April 6, 1934 Taylor, Missouri My heart is my crown. Chorus ......... Chorus Officer . . Majorette .... Library Staff . . . G.A.A ......... . Newspaper Staff . . . Boomerang Staff . . . Class Play .... Vocal Recital . . A' .H-A ......-..... F.H.A. Officer ........ . Hobby -- Letter Writing Future Plans -- Marriage Jackie Wayne Subjett July 11, 1933 Chambersburg, Illinois A 123 34 34 1234 3 23 23 1234 1234 3 it 1234 12- 34 34 .34 34 1234 4 Much study is a wearness of the flesh. Q Band . . . . . . . F .F.A ........ F.F.A. Officer .... Football ...... Basketball .-, . Track ...,. Class Officer . Class Play .... King Candidate ..... Hobby - Sports Future Plans -- Farming Bonita Hose Snapp February 6, 1934 Avon, Illinois 1234 12 ' 23 123'-4 1234 1234 1234 1 4 3 'Tis the mind that makes the bodv rich. I. w x 1 1 E egg, 9 F'-T 9' gay 2 l 'IFJ R5-5 it 'r1p S .a:u.,4 fu C' 31a,f.,Jc.J in 'giv- w v '5i I f ff? w N T I rf: Q H - ? 13 .4 41 Az. Q. ! 4.4 E iii pf B, Chorus ...... G.A.A. .- ...... . Newspaper Staff . . . Boomerang Staff . . . Class Play .... ...... F.H.A ............ Hobby - Music and Sports Future Plans - House Wife Phyllis Jane Selph .lulY 213 1933 ' Abingdon, Illinois '2 ..12a4 .. 34 3 ...l'2 ...12 A little Girl, but never a truer friend . Chorus ........... C.A.A ........ Class Play ..... Boomerang Staff . . . F.H.A...... .. Queen Candidate .... Hobby -- Sports . ....... 1234 - -t... Future Plans -- Business Work Evelyn Irene Watt May 13. 19121 Momnouth, Illinois How am I supposed to be brightg l'm only one Watt. Chorus .A .... ..., Newspaper Staff . . . Boomerang Staff . . . Library Staff .... F.H.A ........ F.H.A. Officer . . . C.A,A ..... . . Class Play ...... . .1234 .. 4 34 .. 1234 . 3 . . .1234 .. 34 .. 34 .. 4 . . .1234 . . 4 ...1234 .. 4 ..23 Voioeliecital .... ,..... ' . . Hobby -- Roller Skating 81 Figurine Painting F uture Plans - Nurses Training Lucille Ollie Anderson -June 30, 1933 Abingdon, Illinois She has read a lot, she even h C horns ............. G .ALA ......... Newspaper staff. . Q Boomerang Staff . . . Voice Recital . . . Play ............. Library Staff ........ Hobby -- Writing Letters Future Plans - Undecided Mary Jo Ruff, February 1, 1935 St. Augustine, Illinois A light heart lives long.. , 4:-. ,A- red hair. .. 23 .. 23 . 4 . 4 . 3 . 4 . . 1234 . ' 5 .Fl Q 'W . Band . . . . . 1234- Choru .... , ' . . 1234 G.A.A. ........ ...i2r4 G.A.A. Officer . . . . . 234 Agata ......... . . 2 P 1 Newspaper Staff . . . . 34, Boomerang Staff . . . . . . 34 F.H.A ......... . . . 1234 F.H.A. Officer . . . . . 4 mass umcer .... , , 2 Class Play ................ 4 Queen Candidate . . ., ...... ...l- A Hobby - Swimming, Skating 8: Dancing Future Plans - College ' Ruby Louise Woods April 11, 1934 Avon, Illinois We must every one be Band ........... of his own fancy. . .' ....... 1234 Chorus ....... . . . 1234 Cheer Leader . . . . . 3 Library Staff . . . . . . 1234 Library Officer '. . . . 4 G.A.A ........ . . . .-1,234 Newspaper Staff. . . . Q 34 Boomerang Staff. . . . . 34 Class Play ................ . 34 Queen Candidate . . . Hobby -- Sports and being with the Gang. Future Plans - Undecided Howard William Sailer Marchll, 1933 Avon, lllinois Many times a smile is than many words. worth much more Band .................. V. . 234 .Chorus ....... . . 234 Chorus Officer . . . . . . 3 F.F.A ........ . . . 1234 F.F.A. Officer . . . . . - 4 Class Play ......... 34 Hobby - Flying Future Plans - Farming - li A . s- George William Sensabaugh' Septpinber 29, 1934 N Avon, Illinois- Then plow deep while sluggards sleep, and you shall'bave corn to sell and to keep. Basketball ........ A' ......... 2 3 ch0ms.... ...1234 if V 1 CL Ball . .l. . . . Chats ...... Lihrry Stall . . . G.A.A. . - . . . . F.lI.A ........ Chas Play ..... Newqrapergaff -.--- Boomerangstaff ..... Hobby - Being with the Gang. Future Plans - College. Danny Lee Steach July 12, 1934 Abingdon, Illinois 0 'thin leamingg what a Chorus ......... 4 . Football . . .,. . Basketball . . . Clase Officer . . Play ..... . ..... . Hobby -- Tennis Future Plans f- Undecid X thing it ed 1234 .. .1234 1234 1234 1234 34 34 34 1234 1234 1234 3 - 4 Class Play . . . F.F.A .... .... F.F.A. Officer . . . Football ..... .I . Track . . .......... . . Class Officer .......... . Hobby - Hunting 81 Sports o 3 1234 34 1234 1234 - 4 .Y--.-lllli--1---ve-f-a-1-fn -- :'Z' -: SENIOR WILL we, the seniors of 1952, do will and bequeatn me rouowmg uw .mugs ...... . . First, we will and bequeath our brains to the faculty in hopes they never have to use them!! Second, we leave all our troubles to the juniors, in hopes they don't have as many as we have. I, Barbara Allision, do will and bequeath.my leadership to Earl Sheckler, with the understanding that he doesn't hold'any more offices during the rest oi his high school years. I, Lucille Anderson, do will and bequeath my red hair to Eddie Fitzgibbon, with the understanding that he doesn't proxide itl I I I, Pat Babbitt, do will and bequeath my ability to get and keep my service man to Mable Ann Altheide, in hopes she is as successful. I, Sarah Butler, do will and bequeath my ability to sock soda's to jerks to Hollister Douglas. I, .Ioan Cooper, do will and bequeath my number plea:ae'f ability to Mama Allision with the understanding that she follows my footsteps I I I, Bud Coupland, do will and bequeath my shyness to John Chatterton, with the under- standing that he talks more than I do. I, Pam Fullerton, do will and bequeath my ability to dent Chevrolet fenders to Clara Butler providing she doesu't dent anything but Chevrolet fenders . ' .... l, Ronald Gray, do will and bequeath my talking ability to Glen McVey, providing he doesn't talk over four-fifths of the time. I, Bill Hopkins, do will and bequeath' my bookkeeping brain to which ever junior thinks he or she will need it next year .K .... ' I, Kathem Hornbaker, do will and bequeath to get straight A's in chemistry to any one who thinks they will need it in the coming years. I, David Jackson, do fill and bequeath my ability to shave to Buddy Woods providing he does it every day ,' .... I, Charlotte Jennings, do will and bequeath my many marriage proposals to Barbara Bagge, providing she marries only one I I I I, Patsy Mitchell, do will and bequeath my singing ability to the Gray Twins, pro- viding that they never sing better than I do , , . I, Dick Repp, do will and bequeath my kissing ability to Joe Porter with unde' ' ing that they are only sanitary ones ..... I, Jo Ann Ruff, do will and bequeath my service men addresses to Sharon ,on under the condition that I still get my pick of them when, they all arrive home at once. I, Howard Sailer, do will and bequeath my shyness to Daryle Clayton .... . ' I, Phylis Selph, do will and bequeath my smiles in Mr. Reed's class to Betty Meacham, with understanding that she smiles constantly ..... I, Bill Sensabaugh, do will and bequeath my ability to remain faithful to one girl throughout high school to John Alden ..... Nuff Said I I I I, Marilyn Simmons, do will and bequeath my ability to get and keep a man to Barbara McVey .... . . I, Bonita Snapp, do will and bequeath my senior dates to ..... wait a miiaute . . . I might need them myself I I I , l, Bill Serrells, do will and bequQth my ability to get kicked out of class to Dean Nlitrhe ll .... -- ' 1 r ' r .2 . I, Josephine Solter, do will and bequeath the Navy to anyone who wants it, .... . justgivemebackmymanlll I, Danny Stesch, do will and bequeath my basketball ability to Max Boyd, with the understanding that he doesn't make more than 100 points per game . . . . . I, Jackie Snblett, do will and bequeath Henry to anyone who thinks they can get it started and keep it running ..... I, Evelyn Watt, do will and bequeath my drawing ability to .lo Cook with the under- standing she never uses it for posters ..... ' I, Louise Woods, do will and bequeath my Navy address to Shirley Oakmau and Pat Carrioo with the understanding they don't argue' over it . . . I . Signed: Pat Babbitt Pam Fullerton . Bonita Snspp - Josephine Sol r te SENIOR CLASS HISTORY We can remember yay back in 48 when the green little 40 entered old A.H.S. That year we chosd Barbara Allison for Presidentg Dave Jackson, Vice President: ,lack Sublett, our Secretary and Treasurer, Lavoune Cox and Dick Rapp as our Student Council Representatives. Mr. Reed and Miss Wilson were our advisors. The Seniors gave us a very nice initiation party, which we 'all survived, and at which we had a lot of fun. During the year we lost Ronald Tournear, Bob Clayton, Butch Williams, Francis Cutler, Lavonne Cox, David and Gary Courter. ln 49 we all came back ready for work as sophomores. Thirty-three members were still in the old gang. Our class officers were: President, Bonita Snappg Vice President, Danny Steachp Secretary, Roberta Doyle, Treasurer, Dick Reppg and our Student Council Representatives were Barbara Allison and Sarah Butler. Mr. Goodwin was our class advisor. During the year we lost Charlotte Myers, Marlene Scalf, Harriet Lee, Dorothy Brown, and Helen Allen. We, also had two new members, Clara Gray and Marilyn Haas. Upon our return as Juniors we found that all those wehad lost in the spring except June Bernhart had returned, Our class officers were: President, Barbara Allisong Vice President, Clara' Gray, Secretary,gHoberta' Doyleg Treasurer, Bill Hopkings. Dave Jackson and Ronnie Cray represented our class oi the Student Council. Mr. Jostes and Mr. Reem were our class advisors. During the year we neither lost nor gained any students. We 'presented a Junior Play, Grandpa Steps Out in the fall. We entertained the student body with a Christmas party. There was an exchange :af gifts and sandwiches, cookies, and pop were served. We had our Junior Senior Prom on May 12, and invited the graduates of the last two years. We had Bill Chrisen- son Orchestra play and our theme was Stardust . Ah! at last we are Seniors. We gained ,Ioan Cooper this year and in the late fall we lost Clara Gray, who now attends Abingdon High School. Our President was Pam Fnllertong Vice President, Bill Sensabaughg Secretary, Roberta Dpyleg Treasurer, Louise Woods. On April 18 we presented our Senior Class Play, The Beauty and the Beef. It was a successful affair. Baccalaurate services were held May '25 at the Methodist Church and we graduated on May 27. May we all be successful and the bestlof luck to gveryoue. v 4-all S-' f SENIOR PRG5'i'iECY Ten years after their graduation from good old Avon High School, Jo Ann Ruff and mise Woods met Barbara Allison and Sarah Butler while shopping in Flsicago. They d lunch together and talked over old times. Oh, inf -lfsritly Jo .Gini .ir-'E Louise are opping for- Jo Ann'e wedding gown. Sarah is now a social science teacher in New Merino and is home for a short .cation. She married someone she met in New Mexico. Bill Sensabaugh is now mayor of Greenbush and ursrieil to his school day sweet4 'BTL Bonita Snapp graduated from Macomb college and is now and old maid school acher at St. Augustine University. l Jo Solter is married and following her husband's navy career. Howard Sailer and Bud Coupland are now the owners of La Guardia Airport in ' fw York City. Joan Cooper married Bub Rheim. They are living near' Avon on a farm with a . uily of three. Charlotte Jenning was the owner of State's Cafe. Later she moved to Kachow, ina, where they say she is teaching Christianity to the natives. ' Pam Fullerton is the owner of the five and dime . She has her Masters Degas d is 'married to one of her Prairie City boyfriends. Her husband works in a garage. is a good thing because she is good at denting fenders. Evelyn Watt ia now Nm-se Supervisor at Cottage Hospital. Fack Sublett and Phyllis Selph got married just last month. l hear theyare 'ing on a farm near Greenbush. .... .. ,,,, Patsy Mitchell is a retired singer and just recently she mlrled one of hsrol nlesburg flames. Dick Hepp is the Abingdon girls P. E. teacher. He always did like the Abingdon 'ls. Danny Steach is now a Commerce teacher at Avun. He always did like the eosi- :rcial subjects, especially bookkeeping. Marilyn Simmons is residing in Galesburg with her husband: They have two ildren. .-a ' Ronnie Gray is now the owner of a trucking firm that runs from St. Augustine to licago. They truck livestock. lloberta Doyle married Dick Chambers, and they are living in California. Dave Jackson is, a coach at Hebron. He has taken his team to the tournament gh, at four years and won it :oo. Bill Sorrells is an oil tycoon in Texasi Lucille Anderson is working as a secretary in Chicago for the Burlington Railroad. Pat Babbitt is living in New Jersey. She and Bob new have four children. They I not like the California climate. U Bill Hopkins is working in the State Chemist Laboratory in Springfield, Massachu- tts. He hasn't blown anything: up yet. - Kathryn Hornbaker married a boy from Marietta. They are now traveling in Europe. te is drawing scenic illustrations for magazines. :Zathura Auison married Donald Sheckler, who is now a rice farmer. They have two ren. 'O'-use W00'-M1135 milfied h8l l13YY guy, who ip now an admiral on a sight-sceimz on the Great Lakes. There is Qso a James Jr: now. in going to have a very elaborate wedding. She is marrying one oi hey vho at last gave up, after ten years of saying no to her marriage pro- ' . I U , ,, -NAD ,, ' ' ': E , '1 5 ij, A'5Jf'f'V'11fff'T.- ' .- , V .Iv-2. A 4 LAL f w fl' ' .N . , 1 .V , ., . 1 A xx x kg, A Vs 'Q P71 W' P'9 'iiz 1 ' ' x 7 ' U 'I' 'F Q ,, Q X143 H NYSE .. E .1 ' aim: x A - QS- ' , r -4,-F A x Q 12 W f. ya X- ' Iwi? W! . i f, W f W' ff A , , ,,m' ' 1 ,wr X a f ff f I L,!J 1 W A QA W JW! -' ff ff 2 M ' rf! Lkijfjesr 'L' D fl f II ffm! Y ,I ,f f,,fffff0'ff g v M W f f7i5!lJ, 1 . . - A A WI L ,mug -. A i,,M,, . X A lf F l V r l F F 5 l 1 :la - -1 r- l n' U -5 5 if, rf- V. JUNIOR CLASS First Row: Mr. Davis, Betty Palmer, Kathryn Bundren, Beverly Smith, Shirley Dawdy, Karol Smith, Joann Gray, Mrs. Davis. Second Row: June Gray, Dixie J0h11S0n. Kay Bagge, Ronald Powell, Marvin Baker, Bud Woods, Diane Butler, Mabelann Altheide. Margery Pollittr Third Row: Marcia Dickerson, Shirley Ennis, Mardell Hofmeister, Patty Carrico, Ellen Duncan, Nancy Aringdale, Elvira Blunt, Betty Meachum. Lucille Kltch. Fourth Row: Dean Mitchell. Junior Asquith, Roland Hofmeister, John Alden, Gene Young, Ronald Ray, Bill Wright, Dwight Simmons, Bob Wagy, Glen llcvey. . , U M SOPHOMGRE CLASS First Row: Jo Cook, Sandra Freburg, Carol Parker, Carolyn Way, Mama Allison, HL 5 Bill .lenni,ng,s, Roland Singleton, Mr. Reid. fi2lSecond Row: Max Salisbury, Earl Singleton, Daryle Cl:g.'?,m, Danny Ragon, Cheyne? Bradshaw, Larry Hendel, Jim Shreck, Bill Loo. 'Third Row: Verla Smith, Suzanne Baker, Marlene llorxrhrrlgff, Marilyn Copeland, Barbara Bagge, Nancy Daley, Marion Enlow, Shixlff-1: lf- of-, Joyce Palmer. Forint? Row: David Gusta'son, Earl Shealxlfw harry Jmkson, James Anderson, Aim Phelps. Delwyn mer, Bri- Solter, Sherrell Rubi, P'-lsr: f'lautteztfm, Dale .semb- .1- . . f.' ' :'-eT'f,-, 'I i' I iz QQSHMAN CLA, .Q 9 First Row: Bobby Trai. fzlno, Billy Hawk, Terry Powell, Jn Porter, Pfitgcia cliossage, Mary Jean liorzer, Eva Ford, Mr. Jost-:fm I 1 Second Row: Mary Pm'clwf.e, Sharon Johnson, lfmrk S:n:ffrbaugl1,Bai'bara Mcvqr, Climeiga S91-van, C1551 asutler, Paula Aimhof P-wig . Jifell, L8.V9ia Slnlth, i PM Darla Wagy. d U 1 .' is . Third Row: Marlins Hnrnbaker, Bernice Gm,-,, Vicki tlrluleich, patty? How f ,Q Marlene Jennings, Maryliagon, Myra Blunt, Carrol Turner-, Martha Sgeiph. ff ff 5 ' . Fmgrzf. ko-fag .Mlm Dewciy, Ronald Wagy, Larry Wnteon, Richard Lunar, Hollig 5' lhonglfw. Grirnfzs Bez fmrt, Max Boyd, Eddie: F'ltzg7ilua-Q11, Ronnldyllai f 25 . 'Charles 03151: Jalfw, at I - V r' K U 1515: ,iff l ,, , -,LJKED . .- , 4 , . f g . 1 . f : . ,f :k !' .H A E, ,A Af, , H ? , .r - ,, -!A..L.. , .rI7TVf..r.z-j Y W 1 h ' iff' 45 x I H' E' D Ee- .otl I 'O ' .sl ' , H f 1 OV- ng Q N -c i 1 ,Ll ,vfi f ,, 'C ' -we-S-ll-ii So? fm mort. Q, SICCPTCSQ' Vi... QQ: eS'l' F I i 've S M., S L Sludious NIM! HLLi'Rou.hJ Juniors Fvgshm-:Lew W mm W 366+ qgv-S0hq,1il:J K 'fl S1 UCIW 4 YW? H5509 GD Moak ff' ,S T.IK0,i.vc if M12 Mos? ,Ro ma.h1z41'C, Iqglwlegic. Mosf :Bus lwir-.I I rqmlfailiouf Musica! , , + 2 11 . I 4 u I 2-his W I I I 'N I. I' . f O A. r. - 'Q Aa is , I. A., L. o.. J ' I i. 4. W- 'I' 9- 1 5- O A -A M f Jlffhgywa . Q v , x Jn , ah ' f V . -rx.. 5 z 'L ' 5,1 ,will K ,. AUTOGRAPHS Of' .7lT.'-'WTR CLASS if?FFlCFl RS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS 'l'3im'i Gail? fmlfng' fjwsvidem- ' Seated: Bill Sensabzzugh, Vice- Dmln M1tC'l !'jX'1'G'PF9SNiQnt- President, Pam Fullerton, Pres Stfmdxng, T.:-ville Hitch, Sucre- idpmv Standing: i,l,x,31Q Hmm. Seem, Standing: Louise Woods, Treas- tary, Mardf-'I Hotanvisi.--r, Treas- mer- Rmleffa Doyle- Secretary' urer. STUDY HALL I Q FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS SOPHOMORE CLASS QFFICPERS Seated, John R. Clzaicerum, u bglfiedi MGX Yiiwd, President, VicegPresident, Barbara iiinhard lljnilrx-IQ4xml-'Lara-raidgrlt. Bagggy P!-ilsidente , -'rgzzf EIS .gni 1 'lE'g'lllx ' .- N ' ' Q,,,.,,1f ,f ,Mfg srandsng: snmelx Run1,Treasf A,i l-1, , , l urer, Earl Scheckl er, Secretary 9 ,4 n ' ?? . . J -4. ' 1' ' ' Y' 1 X ' 1 I pl N V .1 If I' N xx if V , ,U 4 ,. . ' X L V' Xu , 1 Z- lx X , Vx ., Xxx .X X I '15 I ! , , X X XX X ff W 1 x u f 1 ,Q J X XXXXX X X X A Q X -X 4 - 'XX 'N s xx wx f K' Qi . EJ ici' , W!- Y3, XH' 3 '57 f f ff f 107 yffx K. ,F T 7 l Cfgw' gif A kiwi 1 A txggfffcx' A IMMA' 5-7W,Z2EMQm,,4f Ml Q Wifi i 0.1kffAZf,Wf,,j , if f .1 Q 52 X! f l r. f FOOTBALL SQUAD First' Row: Bill Jennings, Mgr., Mr. Jostes, Ass't. Coach, Danny Steach, Jackie Sublett, Bill Sorrells, Dick -Repo. Bill Hopkins, Bill Sensahaugh, David .Jackson, Coach Reid, John Chatterton, Mgr. . Second Row, Ronald Ray, Bob Wagy, Gene Young, John Alden, Danny Ragon, Bud Woods, Richard Luper. Roland Hotmeister, Dale Selph, Glen Mcvey. Third Row: Larry Watson, Billy Hawk, Charles Carpenter, Jim Schreck Bill Lee Larry Jackson, Eddie Fltzgibbon, Bill Wright, George Bernhart, Junior Asquitll Ronald Powell, Max Bqyd. ' A FIRST TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD Mn. Jastes, Ass't Coach, Danny Ragon, Mgr., David Jackson, Ronald Powell Danny -Steach, Roland Hofmeister, Jackie Sublett, John Alden, Gene Young, Ronald Ray, Junior Asquith Glen McVey, Bill Sensahaugh, Mgr., Coach Rein. SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL SQUAD Mn -Jostes, Ass't Coach, ,Danny Ragon, Mgr.. Max Salisbury, Max Boyd, Larry Jackson, Dale Selph, James Anderson, Delwyn Reuter, Bob Solter, Earl Shecklir, Chesley Bradshaw, Billy Lee, Bill Sensabaugh, and Coach Reid. 64 '1!lll!!!E!!555 V , 1 Y.-.. 'Y I . - . , . . ' ' The enthusiasm of the boys for track has increased very much to what it has been. There were 32 boys participating in track events. Some have greet talent for the sport. From the material at hand, many of the boys combine their efforts to make a well-balanced track team. They do not boast of any champions, but their willingness to do their best has given them wins against rough competition. About one-third of the boys have eamed the f-eqaired iwrnbcr of points in order to receive their Major Varsity letter. ' BASKETBALL y This year the basketball season was a successful one. A few of the teams we ran up against were better, but our boys gave them a run for their money every time. This year we had tlree seniors onthe team. Next year we will have several varsity back, and we hope to have a bigger and better- team. The B team made an excellent showing as first team substitutes. We hope to see more play from from these boys in the coming years. The Fulton County Basketball Tournament was held in the new Avon Gym this year. This was the first time in many years that it had been held in Avon. .FOOTBALL T The 1951 -football squad experienced great success in their seasons play. The Trojans only defeat was handed to them by their rival school-Roseville. Thirty-six boys participated in the football program. Nineteen Major letters were awarded and several minor letters. With only five senior- boys receiving major letters, agood necleus for a coming ball club remains. Dick Repp and Bill Hopkins were elected honorary .captains for the- season. Dick was an able field general and constantly kept the foe busy finding him. Dick received honorable mention on the Illinois All Star Team. Bill' played tackle, offensive and defensive, and turned in a teniffic game each and every night. Most of his time was spent in the opponents back field. Bill Sorrells rounded out his season playing guard-both offensively and defensively. Jack Sublett was changed from guard position to end position. Jack did a lot of playlg in the opponents backfield too. Bill Sensabaugh played left half-back for the past two seasons. His fake plays enabled him tb scoot for many gains through the opponents defenses. ' ' Dave- Jackson was one of the mainstays in the Trojan backfield. He could play well at a.ny of the back positions. His passing and punting achievements were of the highest caliber.. Danny Steach took over the defensive quarterback slot and did very will at it. rlis ability to sense passes was of real value to our defenses. D fl . 4 . .3 4 . D 'Air ff' 1 - ,J .. 1-. 14. i- wg ' img . H, ,,,,-. ,, .,....g.e..L.,i,e.,..a.A .. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL TEAM First Row: Ronald Powell, Danny Ragon, Roland Singleton, Larry Hendel, ,lim Schreck, Dale Selph, Glen McVay. Semnd Row: Bill S Q , , - er, en Wagy- - ensabaugh, David Jackson Ronald Ray Roland Hofmeist K ' h Tlird Row: Bill Sorrells. Bruce Dempsey, Junior Wagy, Gene Young, Frank Myers, Jack Sublett, Coach Reid. CHEERLEADERS TWIRL...tS Kneeling: Marge: Pollitt, Betty Palmer, Pat Carrico. Betty Palmer, Drum Major, Jo Standing, Barbara Bagge, Jo Solter, Pat Carrico, Darla Wagy. Cook, Joyce Palmer, Mama All- ison. a y ?l'llACK3 A , First row: Alva Phelps. Ronnie Ray, Jack Sublett. Dave Jackson , John Alden Ronnie Powell, Charles Carpenter, George Bernnart, 'Billy Wright, John Dawdy, Richard Luper, Danny Ragon, Max Boyd, John Chatterton. Beoond row: Dick ReDD. Chester Bradshaw, Edwin Fitzgibbon, Bob Solter, Glen McVey, Gene Young, Bill Hopkins. , Third row: Terry Powell, Leon Martin, Earl Singleton. Hollister Donglas, Bud.q'Woods, Dale Selph, Junior Asquith, Larry Watson. 'S Y --s f Q ws M I T-.xg 1,-I ' X bf 4 f- H 11,31 1 M Om M Y' W My nf gen HW .QW ' ff ulkr H Q ,432 I 5 A Ax!!! IA 1 9 E 1:51 . v .. Q ' , APAR Tx f' ff I rf, 5 1 fy? 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A . . ,.st ..Jw. Miss Br N miner ivan Butler B , , . , arbara Allison, Pam Fullerton, Roberta ffle ' '., 1-Cara Bagge. L Margery Pvliil, Betty Meachum, Mardell Hofmeister, Ellen Duncan, V Eiwii-fa W-,if Bonita Snapp, Josephine Solter, Charlotte Jennings, N61 ., -'1'15g-fiaf ' .Ill F-r'.: Ruff. iii ffl, Bernice G I-,H ! X ray, Vicki Schleich , Marlene Jerinin s , - inch, Elvira Blur L ' ' zfl. 8 , 1 , Shirley EUNIS, Nancy Daley, C5101 ..f ' fq:1'4 , ' f- i'wii.l:, Tforis Se1'.5zz,l':1wf-,it ' x .: ,1'L, f'g':i. g iw' 1 5 I Y? 'A -5 LH-,XvL. 'lvb-lflrllhxdhhx-50-I M301 . rf s manova a ,eg I 1 5, 2' .- 1 ' A V? mv 1,- .JI E' lu'-4 GT, CHORUS The chorus has been very busy this year practicing for different events in which they participated. They went to Farmington March 25, to the annual Fulton County Chorus Fes- tival. Fifty Avon Chorus students attended this event. Sherrell Ruhl played Valse Waltz in E MaJor on the piano, representing Avon in the individual num: bers. The mass chorus then sang eight numbers together. On December 18, the Chorus presented, Child Jesus , a Christmas Canta- ta.. The cantata included solos by Patsy Mitchell, Dixie Johnson, Patricia Can- ico, Sarah Butler, Bonita Snapp, and Barbara Mcvey. The duets and trlos i l d- nc u ed some ol' the soloists plus Kay Bagge and Joan Cooper. The boy's solo was sung by Larry Hendal. BAND The band under the direction of Mr. Royce Davis met four days a week dur- ing activity period this year. This was a special period set aside for ba.nd prac- tice. This year the band marched at all the home football games, played at the home basketball games, and played 9. few selections at the dedication of the new school building. We were invited to march in the annual Western Illinois State Teachers Coll- ege homecoming parade at Macomb on October 27. We also participated in the Fulton County band festival held at Canton. On April 5, the band went to Chillicothe to the district band contest. where we received first rating. On May 3, the band went to Bradley University in Peor- ia for the state contest., At the time of the printing we do not know our rating. On May 17, the band journeyed to Galesburg to participate in the Knox County Festival. We marched in the parade in the morning, practiced in the afternoon, and had a barbecue before the concert in the evening. The band and chorus presented a Christmas ana spring concert together. l BAND Clarlnets: Bonita Snapp, Diane Butler, Barbara Allison. Nancy Afingda-lef 4 cook. LEFT! Hendel. Nancy Dllel. -101111 Challeflon' Bllly Hawk' Vlcl Schlelch, Patty Powelll Marlene Jennings, Margaret Homer. Flutes: Barbara Bagge, Earl Sheckler, Carol Turner. saxaphonesz Louise Woods, Karen Sundberg, Karen Hawk., Dean Mitchell, Mar Jean Homer, Betty Palmer. Trombonesz. Sherrill Ruhl, Junior Asllllllih- Smith Brand. Marilyn Copelll-'ld' Baritone: KDJ Bagge- Cornets: Betty Meachum. ROUGH! Doyle. C19-fa Butler' David Fltzglbbon Howard Sailer, Odette Manuel, Sari Baege. Roger Lenz- Drums: Jo Ann Ruff, Patsy Mitchell, Margery Polett. Pam F'U1l0l'ff0l1. Joyce Palmer, Eddie Fitzeibbon- Director: Royce Davis. GIRLS' CHORUS 0 girls chorus -First Row: Joanne Gray, Patty Powell, Marna Allison, Barbara Allison, Joyce Palmer, Betty Palmer, Mary Jean Homer. Second Row: Verla Smith, Carolyn way, Darla Wagy, Phyllis Selph, Joan Cooper, Roberta Doyle, Louise Woods, Carol Parker, LaVeta Smith, Eva Ford. Third Row: Sarah Butler, ,Pam Fullerton, Beverly Smith, Margery Pollitt, Suzanne Baker, Climeta Servan, Patsy Mitchell, Mr. Davis, Barbara McVey Sharon Johnson, June Gray, Karol Smith, Clara Butler, Paula Altheide, Sandra Freburg. Fourth Row: Bonita Snapp, Marlene Hornbaker, Marion Enlow, Martha Selph Shirlene Ra ' ' ' se, Vlckl Schlelch, Carol Turner, Marllee Hornbaker, Barbara Bagge, Bernice Gray, Mardell Hofmeister, Josephine 'Solter, Kay Bagge, Mabel Ann Altheide, Dixie Johnson, Doris Sensanallgh. Fifth Row: Marcia Dickerson, Betty Meachum, Shirley Ennis, Patty Carrico, Lucille Kitch, Elvira Blunt, Mary Ragan, Charlotte Jennings, Ellen Duncan, Nancy Aringdale, Jo Ann Ruff, Marlene Jennings, Nancy Daley, Myra Blunt, Evelyn Watt, Diane Butler. BOYS, CHORUS First Row: Max Salis , u , g , ar ' Singleton, Bill Jennings, Roland Singleton. bury, David Jackson Bud Woods Bill Sensabau h E 1 Second Row: Richard Luper. Dean Mitchell. John Ray cnannercon, Mr. Dayis, Sherrell Ruhl, Larry Hendel, Junior Asquith. , Third Row: ' E811 Slleckler. Bill Wllght, Howard Saller, Gene Young, Jackie Sublett, James Anderson, Bill Sorrells, Roland Hofmelster. r sv . 1 N .. 1, 'r M, , b f h .,..L.. ,hs ,., . ,- L. -.. . Z 'T 'Q-IF-u Iiiid ..-, .fl , HW!! 5 - . , . Q -Uri' Xl' , 6? A- wi S.. -as. 'X 695103 1-S -1 Au .. ,'. 2 rf Mfr mi :f L , x Y . il' :K ' Y 2x i X 13 S X .?' 1- 1 ,I JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Class Play, Best Foot Forward, was given November 20 and 21 under the supervision of Miss Nancy Stuckey. Between acts Dixie Johnson sang l'Heartaches and Desert Song' '. The Juniors, class oi 1953, are very happy to ay they were the first class to give a class play in the new high school gymnasium. CHARACTERS Dutch Miller .lohn Aldon Minerva Hank Hoyt Gene Young Ethel Satchel Mayer Junior Asquith Miss Gap Chuck Green Ronnie Powell The' Blind Date Dr. Reeber Glen MeVey Bud Hooper Old Grad Bob Wagy Cale Joy Prof. Floyd Ronald Ray Jack Haggerty Miss Smith Joanne Gray Chester Billings Helen Schlessinger Shirley Dawtly SENIOR CLASS PLAY Dixie Johnson Mardell Hofmeister jean Dawdy Marilyn Eathington Roland Holmeister Batty Carrico Bud Woods Bill Wright The Senior Class play entitled Beauty and the Beef! was pesented April 23rd in the morning to the grade school and April 24th in the evening to the public. The play was under the direction oi' Miss Stuckey. The Cast of Characters are as follows: Ginny Allen Laura Allen George Allen Franny Barton Beef Molly Woods Fnggyjlyan Bubbles Dot Milt Miss Spencer Joan Cooper Professor Barton Pat Babbitt Misa Bighy Bill Hopkins Big Girl Bonita Snapp Little Girl Bill Sorrells Bahara Louise Woods Steve Dan Steach Scaffold Dick Repp Betty Joann Ruff Mitzi Pat Mitchell .lim Lucille Anderson Wallace 'ooda THE PROM On May 10 our Juniors, Seniors, their guests, and Alumni for two years hack enjoyed an evening of dancing to Bill Christenson and his orchestra. The theme was An evening in Paris. The gym.was decorated with roses while the other side was the scene of the tables in a garden. The orchestra was placed on the stage in a lighted half moon. 'The dancers wse served refreshments in the beautiful decorated gym.- Bni Conplaad Evelyn 'att C. Jennings Roberta Doyle Jo Salter Howld Sails: lad Sahlett - Sarah Bala: Paar Fallerton Phyllis Selph Ronald Gray At midnight the tired but happy upper classmen, their guests and the alumne danced until the last dance of the evening. ln the evening of One evening in Paris . The Juniors, class of 1953, are very happy to say they are the first Junior Class to give a prom in the New High School Gymnasium. With a fond farewell the dancers hid the prom a goodbye until another year. gllldl Q HT RY,, WK, ,,,,,,,i,,Ll, ,-,...q,,,...,f ..Zi-.P-.--ussuv SENIOR PLAY CAST Front Row: Lucille Anderson, Jo Solter, Bill Hopkins Par, Babbitt E l W . - , ve yn att, Bonita SMDD. Bud Coupland, Patsy Mitchell, Phyllis selpb, Dick Repp. Back Row: Charlotte Jennings, Ronald Gray, Bill Sorrells, Louise Woods, Joan Cooper, Dave Jackson, Danny Steach, Jack Sublett, Howard Sailor, Jo Ruff, Sarah B utler, Pam Fullerton, and Roberta Doyle. JUNIOR PLAY CAST Left to Right: John Alden, Mzudell Hotmeister, Ronald Powell, Jean Daway, Joann Gray, Dixi - ' ' e Johnson, Marilyn Alden, Shirly Dawdy, Roland Hofmeister, , Bud Woods, fbottom levell Ronnie Ray, Glen Mcvey, Bob Wagy, 'ene YOUDF. Cupper levell Junior Asquith, Bill Wright. Pat Carrico STUDENT COUNCIL ng: Barbara McVey, Roland Hofmeister, Earl Sheckler, Dave Jackson. Seated: lpresidentl, Mr. Reed fadvisorl, Kay Bagge fsecretary-treasurerl, Bill Hopkins. NEWSPAPER STAFF First Row: Josephine Solter, Betty Palmer, Bonita Snapp, Mrs. Wilcox Patt Clara Butler, Barbara Bagge qvice-presidentl, Barbara Allison . Y Cameo, Margery Pollitt. Second Row: Bill Hopkins Pam Fullert on, Betty Meachum, Evelyn Watt Kathryn Hornbaker, Sarah Butler, Roland Hofmeister, Dean Mitchell, Charlotte Jennings, Paula Altheide, Sherrell Ruhl. Third Row: Earl Sheckler, John Chatterton, John Alden, JoAnn Ruff Lucille Kitch, Mabel Ann Altheide,Clara Butler, Carol Turner, Bill Sensabaugh. Fourth Row: Ronald Powell, Max Boyd, David Jackson, Barbara Allison Marilyn Simmons, Louise Woods, Sandra Freburg, Marna Allison, Karol Smith. W 11 5 1 N , r r v 1 5 r i 1 W I T f 11l,-1 --.- .- f.,. qfhv-1,. ,- .- 1-9-- Invest. mmm ,S-,PI-,,mo,.e I w 1 54 I'-'gjjllaou I u 551.37 gif KINE GUEEIBL Die K eff 3am-lm-a. HLLISON sSsEY'unOY' Jxgyuaolf' ,gay-bw. ra., l-7LLf Sam I 36 DICK ..i.a-.nul-1A- --adn!--M V- .Alia--A -- -'A' -lg -- ,n-- - '-47 ' , 1 , ff? 1' I '4- X 1 X 4 -' -ua ' u , , Q. A. .. 7 ,iz ' . TT' W D ' D x If ff X K 1 , X ' fl f 1 w xxx I4 jf If j,. fv X X ik? f' X X v X , N f Nx X x ,f ' :X N ' ff 'ff' IM Xxxsx ' B I idx ' X X 1 X X I X F Q 1 I .- W xx 'Q . ,L f Sf! J-L+ .P f'? f7f 3 i . i, K , 1 ' , 5. 1 1235 f . I ' 'fir Ui 'J' '35 'NJ-X 'xy . xl .sf if fi . - 4.5 T D I r . . Q -- i If f P' mf? ' ' N4, K Q af ' .4 SLK N . if Vrw. X Y , . A 'Af jf A H I' , ,A 9 LR -A :ef W. wwllfaqw- , , ..,,.,.---f-1 ---,:.,r:- --:SFPFFI-f f T, '- f ' J..-rn,-s--'I-rf J ' 4 GRADE sclwol. BASKETBAIJ. rm: First Row: John Parker, Barry Dempsey, Max Phelps, Kenny I-liett, Ronnie W bh e er, Ellis Bundren, Johnny Randall, Bobby Ray, Dave Fltzglhbon, Eugene Woods. Seoond Row: David Dawdy, mgr., Lee Hofmelster, Ted Ruff, Danny Hanson, Freddie Hofm l t e s er, Richard Powell, Jerry Baker, Rolf Maris, Bruce Pickering, John Pickering, Gene Steach, Carl Bagge, mgr., Mr. Mcnaniels. p EIGHTH GRADE First Row: Mr. McDaniels, Janet Myers, Sheryl Eathington, Ronald Sorrells Danny Brown, Jerry Page, Teddy Ruff, Gene Steach. Second Row: Jackie Stick, Freddie Hofmeister, John Parker, Carl Williamson, Richard Powell, Barry Dempsey, Jerry Laker, Eugene Woods, Bruce Pickering Joan Zimmerman, Odette Manuel, Elaine Solter, -Judith Johnson, Beverly Ragon Fourth. Row: Robert Jennings, David Fltzgibbop, Kenny I-liett, Ellls Bundren, Smith Brand. Johnny Randall, Ronnie Webber, Bobby Ray, Jimmy Batten. SEVENTH GRADE Q . First Row: Miss Mabel-ry, Betty Parker, Nedra Daley, Karen Hawk, Lee Hotmeister, Roger Lenz, Cecil Oyler, Richard Myers. ' Second Row: David Dawdy, Lewis Bell, Bob Farris, Danny Hanson, Danny McCoy, John Schreck, John Newman, John Pickering, Wesley Chapman. Third Row: Judell Barley, Judy Griffith, Gloria Day, Barbara Swlse, Sharon ' Kepler, Marilyn Hillman, Margaret Homer, Dorothy Ford. Fourth Row: Harold Smith, Virgil Williamson, Roger Smith, Max Phelps, Jim A Day, Gary Son-ells, Rolf Maris, earl Bagge, Donald Gray. Absent: Donnie Eatherton, Bonnie Tournear. ,N . Third Row: Barbara Gossage, Darlenedlagher, Karen Sundberg, Cheryl Renter r s Tir, . , vq F 2 0- S----5-,f '-' 5 -4 ,A-, ! -. ..-A LJ ' JP af' .- . mf Q. rw . . ,.- 1. . . ,. - , . , w A J Q -'Lu .' , ., -Au-' . '-ga .1 -E-.rn -- L 1. . 1, vs , f ,v Y E e . , Y ..-. - ,. w , P ,. ,L Xb ' l Q in r ' N . k ' 7. x 1 w v ':i f'YHi X L .N -.uf .h' ,., .jr , h ,Q I, , 43: V . , . -nf QQ ' , . . - 'lv V . s V . .re ' - ' fy - s '- ' ' . :.1,-- ' K ' . Y. . . '- , ' - ' V' fl . ,-:ffl A , . . . Q -i ,, ' :.' '. 6 - x ,' A I , -, fy. ':, . -3 I L . .-'-..,'-, ' , ' - , ,, 3 . , - , -. A m 1 ., -nf V. ,I fi . fav ' Li F 4. ,. N n v 4 I 49 C- ' ' 4 F 'f, M .., 5,- ,V : - 4-:J i- 4 gf- .. ,v1f ,3-N - I W - Z , - - -V .. Y - ' ' SIXTH GRADE First Row: Mrs. Burch, George Dawdy, Donna Y V msg mary Sullivan, Kay Woods, Patricia Ragon, Jo Etta M: Q, '- V, Second Row: Terry Davis, Robert Bundren, Gilt' .,.l, R-:msd Palmer, Ralph Wooldrige, Clifford DiX0Fl. Dewayne Diff rl., Ivo 5.'h:Ve.v. Rodney Gustafson, Keith Bradley. Third Row: Shirley O'Hea.rn, Beverly Kemal, Jan: Pre 1. el ner-ren., Judith Escher, Barbara Shaver, Sara Dempsey, Sandro: elle-f, T77'IlC,Y Luper, Joan Wall, Fourth i-lows, Frederick Bailey, Larry Damitz, Joe fareadshaw, John Redding James Howard, Jyphn Butler, Charles Swise, Jim Capps. P -' E7 Larson, Rodney Turner. f Absent.: Gary Potter. s IUFTH GRAIF F'irst,Row: Mrs. nook, Paul Douglas, Donald Porter, Linda Lou Serven, Linda Kay Serven, Nancy Smith, Pricllla Martin, Martha Dixon. Second Row: Glenna Hammond, Patsy Bohaty, Melgaret Enlow, Vonneda Du, Jean Shepherd, Margaret Dixon, Carol Hofmeister, Betsy Anderson, Jackie Long, Roberta Brown. Third Row: Bobby Powell, Donald Webber, John Douglass, Robert Swank, Bernard Carr, Deen Byerly, James Coziah, Mike Gregory, James Eccher, James Hlett. John Singleton. A Absent: Judy Young. O FOURTH HUPJE, First Row: Mr. Delahunt, Gary Van Velsor, Newt McCry, Rodger Eyman, Jimmy ' fD'Hea.rn, Arthur Dixon, Gene Vaughn, Keith Mitc yell Mr. Longbons. Second Row: Sandra Palmer. Margaret Gray, Kay Hi ' vette Renter, Louise Bell, Wanda Burris, Priscilla Fullerton, Carol . 'fn Chapman, Shirley Bernlxart. ' Third Row: Sandra Smith, Delores Randall, Pate, Hanson. Julia .Janes ,so Ama Purchase, Rebecca Harris, Carol Crowl, Deborah Jones, Kay Crissey. Fourth Row: Bob Griffith, Leroy Lenz, Tom Milf?-ZTY, Vincent btw' 'l Lovett, Joe Hendel, Bob Clark, Steve Schleich, Raymond Adolph- .:, 1 Ray Eathington. n THIRD GRADE First Row: Miss Mueller, Gary Ray, Gary Myers, Carol Crisman, Marcena Renter, Janet Vaughn, Janet Palmer, Nina Woolridge, Nancy Myers. Second Row: Shirley Tackett, Shirley Yocum, Rita Howard, Janet Bradley. Vicki Bell, Nancy Swinger, Susan Cotter, Mary Pickering, Judy Wisner, Janice Eyman. Third Row: Mike McElhiney, 'Phillip Altheide, Jim Kldwell, Ronnie Howard, John luck Gordon, Lawrence Butler, Gary Jznnings, Billy Reed, John Reed, Lee Hart. SECUND GPEADE First Row: Mrs. Manuel, Mary' Beets, Janet Gill, Kay Campbell, Linda Carr, Shuon Homer, Linda Butler. ' Second Row: Barbara Lee, Patricia Lenz, George McCoy, Gene Hart, Larry Burris, Donna Douglass, Margaret Ann Cotter, Marcia Brown. ' Third Row: Mike Chris Powell, Charles Sloan, .Gary Mixer, Chester Howard, John Pool, Sfeifien Gregory, John Long, Donny Byerly. Absent: Susan Lillie, Ronnie Randall. G FIRST GRADE , first Row: Mrs. Martin, li' .n Palmer, Dixie Steach, Donna Serven, Janet Brown, Karen Carpenter, I-lelen lien:-dict. 'Second Row: PRIDEIQCOZJRHF, Reta Kay Kemal, Kathleen Martens, Patricia Randall, Barbara Sloan, Jane Capps, Connie Geer. Third Row: Herman Single:-:-n, Patrick Wall, Robert Howard, Dean Stick, Teddy Jennings, Patrick McElhiney, Delbert Myers, Wayne Parker. o A fp' I M150 - 1,1 1-4415K :.. mmf Jw QQ K A Hr YV - Y 'I r-'r.r'f!9-5-e-- e sr. AUGlJSTINE SCHOOL First Row: Mrs. Routh, Donna Hillman, Becky Chapman, Mary Zimmerman, Clarence Oyler, I,8I'l',Y Vanvelsor, Corky Smith, Bobby Anderson, Danny Hunt. Second Row: Peggy Haynes, Mary Chapman, Janice Matteson, Loretta. Zim- merman, Katherine Crowl, Sharon Hunt, Mary K. Swise, Barbara Gustafson. Third Row: Terry Havens, V. Paul Smith, Gary Johnson, Richard Dawdy, Gary Matteson, Larry Kidwell, Duane Serven,- Johnson Chapman, Thomas Stevens. GREENBUSH SCHOOL First Row: Mrs. Pollltt. Linda Mason, MaryAnne Schreck,'Qxaron Ehlif85h'shBl'l'l Shaver, Jen'y Roberts, Jim Giltlllan, Beryl Willard. Second Row: Ralph Danner, Sammy Haines, Billy Schreclr. Clair Ramon, Billy Ennis, Bobby Miller, Giles Sorrells. - Third Rowf Jean Roberts, Christine Roberts, Irene Blunt. Loretta Sorrells, Sandra Mason, Carolyn snaver, Valerie Johnson. LINCOLN SCHOOL V Back Row: Donnie Sorrells, Gale Larson, Larry Marshall, William Turner, Dale Larson, Bobby Perdue. Middle Row: Sue Solter, Linda Byerly, Shirley S-irrzry. -rn Linda Larson, Barbara Turner. Front Row: Mrs. Morgan. Charles Johnson, 15.11-M M34 1 Y .5 , ,enme La Grow. Carla S-chade. alms 'I . Unit Teachera Healing , . . Unit Teachers Meeting . . . School began . . . Patch Test ...... School 'Pictures 1 . . . Institute - Lewistown . . F.H.A. Bake Sale .... Read Patch Test ..... . 26 Senior Class Party ...... Trip to Champaign Io: Team . . . F.F.A. Magician Show . . . x-Ray Mobile Unit ..... x-Ray Mobile Unit .... Junior Bake Sale ---.. High School Dedication . . li'.H.A. Installation .... Freshman Party ...... Unit Teachers Meeting . . . . l.E.A. Meeting - Galeahurg . . F.F.A. Initiation ....... - Homecoming ..... AssemhlyPrognm... Junior Dance . . . Junior Play . . . . Vacation ........ Vacation ......... F.F.A. Chicago 'hip . . . F.F.A. Chicago Trip . . . F.F.A. Chicago Trip . . . I.E.A. Workshop here 8:00 P.M. Assembly Program . ...... . F.H.A. Caroling ......... Bidi School Christmas Program Greenbush Christmas ...... l.H.S.A. B.B. Clinic at U. of I. CGI IYYKEYRHS IWYKIX AUGUST SE PTEMBER .......-. ....---. OCTOBER .-...--. NOVEMBER ......... -....... DECEMBER . . Grade Snhool Music Program . . . Lincoln Christmas Program . . . School Resumes . . Semester Ends . . . JANUARY 30th, 3 lst. 4th, 20th. 20!ha 21st. 22nd. 24th. 26th. 29th. 3rd, Sth. wh. mb. Tab. 8th, 9lh. llth. 12th. 17th. 19th. 30th. 16th. 20th. 22nd 23rd. 28th. 29th. 30th. Sth. llkh. 17th. 18th. 19th. 20th. 20th. 2 lst. 2nd 1 lth. Semester mums . . Semester Exams ......... Second Semester ..... , ......... Basketball Tourney at V.l.T. ....... . Fulton County Basketball Tournament ..... Fulton County Basketball Tournament here . . . Fulton County Basketball Tournament here . . . . Fulton County Basketball Tournament here. . . . Fulton County Basketball Tournament here . . . Fulton County Basketball Tournament here. . . . . F FEBRUARY lnstituteatCanton'.,...... Band Festival at Canton . . . Q. Sthaixweeksstart ..... MARCH Regional Basketball . . . . . . . . . . Regional Basketbhll . . . Regional Basketball . . . Regitnal Basketball . . . Dist. Speech Contest. . . Sectional Basketball t . . Sectional Basketball . . . Sectional Bhsketliall ............ Dist. Solo Ensemble ....... . .... I. . Solo-Ensemble entries to State Finals . . . State' Finals Basketball .......... State Finals Basketball ..... State Finals Basketball ...... Chorus Festival at Farmington . . . Sophomore Party .......... Sect. Speech Contest. . . .... . . . . APRIL Assembly Program . . . . . . Senior Play .... U .... Dist. Music Contest .... Sixth Six weeks begins .... High School Music Contest . . . Music entries to State Finals . . State Speech Finals ...... State Speech Finals ........... F.H.A. Style Show and Tea ....... .... Problems Class trip to Jacksonville .......... A MAY State Finals for Music . . . . . . . State Finals for' Music . . . Assembly Program .... Freshmen Party ..... .lunior-Senior Prom ........ Mother-Daughter Banquet ........... Country Grade School Program ......... Fulton County Track Meet at Lewistown . . . Semester Exams ............. ' .... .. Semester Exams ........... High School Commencement . . . a --.- 15th. 16th. 19th. 2lst. 221111. 23rd. 24th. 25th. 26th. Gth. lhh. 26th. -nh. sth. 6th, 7tll. ah. 12th. 13th. 14th. 15th. 1811. 19th. 20th. 2 lst. 25th. 28h. 2Qh. 2ad. 4th. Sth. lllh. I lth. 12th. 18th. 18th. 23:11. 25th. 2nd. 3rt'l. 7th, Y aut lflh. 14th. 1011. 2tlh. 23rd. 26th. 27th. .DAVLD t' W. ' r. . H ' IL, X A 1' L' wg f 4, .wi D, 5, . 1- 1-sift X .. ' ' b 'S MARHXN r bBfLL LOUISE pAT -- Fa ' L ll' PWHLU 3 HOWARD BARBARA 4 . It !.., I I llllln, BOIVITA 'll Q, PA T .Sr LUCILLE F QL ggvi Eg EVELfN iff . SARAH JQS'ffHl11f . . .1 . 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Towle, Galesburg. lllinois :E E Gorham, Heirloom L um, International 1: 4 , .,,1 l:Ti-4l,,-- In STERLING SILVER A ' I :I I'Nymun's for Diamonds' 2 -ir: lv:-:-:T,1 - -.-- --.... 9 gi 4 gl Q-.A.-v-.-.-.-.A.-.-.-v-.-v-YA.-v-v-v-.AY-.-v-.-,-.-.A.-.-.-,-.-A-.-v-.-..,-,5...va-.-,-,.,.JI -'Sal ' vAvA v'v'vAvA- vA4Y 3INi?' r pzgev-.se r.-vsp-vAv-'A--: Q-'YA-AvAv-vAvAv'v P 1 4, 43 ------kA-....---L.A---AAA-A-- INTRA STATE TELEPHONE 4 'r 'r 'r 'r '4 'v 3 'r S 'r 'r 4 HOME F OF YOUR FAVORITE 1: YOUNG FASHIONS 'r 4 U l Avon- Illinois :E Galesburg IHIIIOIS BURCH AND ORWIG ,R 'I SPEARMAN af JENNINGS GARAGE :r gl P ., 1: 1: Grgcerigg CAR-TRACTOR-MOTORCYCLE 1: Fresh it TRUCK REPAIR P Home-Killed STEAM CLEANING-PAINTING ,b Meats 5: Phone Avon 5704-M 4 r :E Phone 99 Avon. Ill. Sf. AUQIIIV. , Ill. 4 ---J .... ..... .........A :E 'v v'v'v'vA-'vAvAvAv'vAvq-'vAvAvAvAvAvAv' vvvv 5 vvvvvv v v vvvvvvvv- - 'P -:.-- 4: 4' . 1' . ,s ,, 15 U 1: 1,4 R .RER SERVICE 4, ,H 51 Robert M. Gordon 54451054 SLAUGHTERING if DENT4sT Q AND PROCESSING 4: Avon. Illinois 4: 1: - 1, C. G. Ferris. 4' --11-- 5 Proprietor 1 . it fv vi-4v4wlSlNl'vAv v4u8lNiNI'v -19' vvvvvv 4: 7 I w -1 :V Compliments 3 AW ON 4,A14 E 5 'I I5 cf I' 'I r 4 1' Where Friends Meet 4: gi Ig BELUS 41 Friends lr 4, U 1 :g 4: BARBER SHOP 3: Grandpa Brand. Prop. ,L,.,.,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,...,...v.,-4.,-,-,AvAv-.-v-.-.-.-.-..-v-.-v-v-v-v-v-e ---J C 1 1 A FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The agriculture boys regret tne having qf Mr. Boyle, but are looking forward to the arrival of Mr. Stenson. Six Juniors of the F.F.A. went to the intemational livestock show in Chicago for two days. The agriculture classes made two large projects this year. 0ne was a hog house for Roland Hofmeister and the other was a brooder house for Jim Schreck. A Avon nent a ter-n to the parlimentary procedure contest at Valley. They were: Roland Hotmeister - Chairman, John Chatterton - Secretary, Ronnie Powell, Bill Sensa- baugh and Howard Sailer. W The Chapter bought a Berkshire chain gilt. She was given to ,Terry Powell. The F.F.A.- gets 'two gilts from the litter. She is now the proud mother of nine pigs. The Parent P Son Banquet was held April 17, at. 7:00 P.M. As a whole this years F.F.A. has been a success. F. H. A. The F. H. A.,eiljoyed many activities this year. The installationloi the officers and initiation of our new members started the busy year andiwas followed by Daddy Date Night, all school Skating Party in Roseville, Spring Style Show, entitled Avon Hit Parade. The year oi entertaining activities was concluded hy the Mother- Danghter Banquet on May 14. We made money in various ways which were two bake sales, Hobo Days in the Spring and Fall. The Sectional Meetings which we attended were House of Delegates meeting, Glasfordg F.H.A, Sectionlllally, Minier. ' ,Some of the girls have held regular Degee Meeting and there are a number wlm will he eligahle for their junior H0lllQ!kllls Degree soon, Our Delegate to the state convention is Lucille Kitch who will attend'State F.H.A. Leadership Training Camp in Bloomington this summer about the first of August. Our Officers for 195--3 1952 were as follows: ' President - Barbara Allison Historian - Bonita Snapp Vice Pres. - Pamelia Fullerton 'Chairman of Projects - Barbara Bagge Secretary - Sarah Butler ' 'Chairman of Degrees - Jo Solter Treasurer - Roberta Doyle Advisor - Miss Bruner Reporter - Evelyn Watt Mrs. John H. lat! FRESHMAN INITIATION Friday, September 26. 1951, 39 scared freshmen came to school dressed very much out of the ordinary. The girls wore long slips and short skirts, one high heel and one tennis shoe, no makeup, and an onion around their neck. The boys wore skirts and blouses, girls shoes, and makeup. They were given l egg and told to get all th- seniors names on it, and they also had to kneel tothe seniors. when they were asked, and recite a verse. JUNIOR PARTY. The junior class of A.H.S. held their Christmas party on January 3, 1952, because there was no school the day it was scheduled. The party started off with a table tennis tournament, the contestants were: Seniors: Jackson, Sorrells, Steach, and Repo. Juniors: Young, Powell. Ray. and Wagy. Sophomores: Renter, Sheckler, Bradshaw, and Jackson. Freshman: Fltzglbbon, Hawk, Watson, and Powell. The seniors took first and second place. The freshman took third place and sophomores placed fourth. When tts- tournament was over, everyone returned to the study hall and danced fu' awhile. The the gifts were distributed and refreshments of sandwiches, pop, and cookies. were served. our teachers gave us an assortment of Christmas candy, walnuts and candy canes. SOPHOMORE PARTY Ffidlv. March 28. 1952, the sophomores had an all school party. Their theme was The Lovellest Night of the Year . Their decorations were silver stars hanging from the ceiling with blue and white crepe paper across the windows. For entertainment they danced, and later ln the evening, they showed too movies. One was Our Gang and the other was the Chimp at the Fun1and . At the close of the evening the refreshment committee served cokea and BOOMERANG STAFF First Row: Roland Hofmeister, David Jackson, sarah Butler, Mrs. Davis, Pam Fullerton, Margery Pollittj Second 'Rowz Barbara Allison, Marilyn Simmons, Betty Meachum, Josephine Solter, Lucille Al1deiS0n, Kathryn Hornbaker, Charlotte Jennings, Evelyn Watt, JoAnn Ruff, Joan Cooper, Louise Woods, Roberta Doyle, Phyllis Selph, Lucille Kitch. Tumi now: fsomca snapp. mano Butler, Kay Bogge, Patty Carricof Earl Sheckler, Junior Asqulth, Ronald Powell, John Alden, Patsy Mitchell. LIBRARY STAFF seated: Eveiyn wart, emma Bagge. Mr. Flrzgibnon, Louise Woods, Patsy Mitchell. . 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