Avon High School - Boomerang Yearbook (Avon, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1953 volume:

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'-5.55-K5,,Aig,, ,M 1.,,,3wy3yf,511'i, ,Ni Q QW.. .,, 4 v:f,',gQf.f15-nk Q5 -.,.. , . 4 2, ,,,'xg- if ,4.. f. 1.1: f, , 4 f ww- .wr '+-ws?h:X'4f,au :4-L1 ff 'Maw , .f X H Af A Q vvwmfimliqhfw if 'sw M ya :WW-,si v ' W I LIC ' iC!Cj C: D0 8 Q3 C 3 Q7 O 0 0 go 0 0 0 CD C 3 O O O 8 .D 0 I ,2- E uf -'W QL r K 7 X 5 P i -F ,f YN. 4 NX f, 'T' 7 Ar if f N I z r N DEDICATIQN We, the Senior Class of 1953, wish to dedicate this issue of the Boom- erang to Mrs. Royce Davis. Although she has not been with us this last year, we sincerely appreciate her guidance and help during her years as advisor to the Boomerang staff. 3 73 XvN Q R 'STS fbf gg '-:.. 3 A4 n l Iv frQf?s'm x f Q W X J 1 f X W X Z! X Q W . M x f gf Class of J53 ARCIA DICKERSON Abingdon, Illinois September 23, 1935 A. 1, 3, 4, G.A.A. Of 4, Library Staff 1, 2, 3 ,horus 1, 2, 3, 4. bies-Skating and Read g lre Plans-Nursing WILLIAM WRIGHT, JR. Avon, Illinois September 19, 1935 F.F.A. 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Boom- erang Staff 4, Basketball Manager 4, 'cOut of the Fry- ing Panl' 4, '4Best Foot For- wardw 3, Agata 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3. Hobby-Woodcraft Future Plans-Electronics Engineer EVERLY SMITH . Augustine, Illinois Iovember 20, 1936 A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, , Boomerang Staff 4, spaper Staff 4, Library 2, 3, 4. Jyiphotography re Plarls-WAFS RONALD DEAN RAY Avon, Illinois Iuly 20, 1935 Chorus 1, 2, F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Class Officer 2, Best Foot Forward 3, Out of the Frying Panw 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball I, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3. 4. Hobby-Sports Future Plans-Armed Forces KATHRYN LOUISE BUNDREN Ozark, Illinois March 18, 1934 Boomerang Staff 4. Hobbies-Skating, dancing, music Future Plans-Music IEANNE DAWDY Victoria, Illinois June 11, 1936 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1 2, 3, 4, Newspaper 4, Boom erang 4, Best Foot For wardw 3. Hobby-Art Future Plans-Undecided DOROTHY LUCILLE KITCH Bushwell, Illinois July 6, 1935 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. Officer 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Boom- erang Staff 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Queen Candidate 1, Queen 4, Cheerleader 1, Class Officer 1, 3, Library Staff 4. Hobbies - Skating and Horseback riding Future Plans-Office Work BETTY MARIE MEACHUM Greenbush, Illinois July 22, 1935 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Officer 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Boom- erang Staff 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Out of the Frying Pan 4. Hobbies-Showing Cattle Future Plans-College fam fysizuxxx-xwmmsaxMw.n.u I 'amz -- f RONALD EUGENE POWELL Avon, Illinois May 7, 1935 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, Student Council 1, Class Officer 2, Football 1, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Manager ffootballl 2, Best Foot Forwardw 3, 4'Out of the Frying Panw 4, News- paper Staff 3, 4, F.F.A. Of- ficer 3, 4, Agata Officer 3, Boomerang Staff 3, 4. Hobbies-Hunting and Bas- ketball Future Plans-College KAROL SUE SMITH Greenbush, Illinois March 17, 1935 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Newspaper 3, 4, Boomerang 4, Class Officer 1, Twirler 1, Queen 2. Hobbies--Reading and danc- ing Future Plans-Office Work LOISE EUGENE YOUT Near Avon, Illinois May 5, 1933 F.F.A. 1, 2, Boomerang Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, New: per 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, F ball 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2 4, Class Officer 3, 4, 1 Foot Forward 3, Out the Frying Paul, 4. Hobbies-Sports and Eat Future Plans-Farming BONNIE JEAN LANKF ORD London Mills, Illinoi November 8, 1935 C.A.A. 1, Chorus 1, 2 Library 4, Boomerang Newspaper 3, 4. Hobbies-Dancing and S ing Future Plans - Comme: Worker es is-za is . , ..,.. , --5,-1-,:,,11,,g ,..1 .,.,,..:.ff-sg-11: . 1 s 335,22 2.2 I' -J Yifiwiwwr- . :.:: :'t' .LL H T'Z5Z -:www Zmvygjxwjkfu- Z' 2 ff?2fZE4IQ'ZQE,.I3s.QIXI: 5 L, , ww-6 1.1. 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Hobbies-Hunting Future Plans-Farmer PATRICIA ANN CARRICO Avon, Illinois September 15, 1935 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 4'Best Foot Forward 3, '4Out of the Frying Pan 4, Newspaper 3, Cheerleader 3. Hobby-Music Future Plans-College RAYMOND MARTIN WOODS fBudl Avon, Illinois May 31, 1935 F.F.A. 1, 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Boomerang Staff 4, Best Foot Forward 3, Out of the Frying Pan 4. Hobby-Sports Future Plans-Navy MABLEANN ALTHEIDE Denver, Illinois July 25, 1935 F.H.A. 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3 4, Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Boomerang Staff 4. Hobbies-Piano Playing Future Plans-Business Col lege J NANCY .IANE ARINGDALE Avon, Illinois June 22, 1934 F.H.A, 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, Agata Officer 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. Of- ficer 4, Newspaper Staff 4. Hobbies-Knitting Future Plans-Nursing KAY BRIGGS BAGGE' Quincy, Illinois December 18, 1934 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. Officer 2, 3, 4, Dance Band 1, Cheer- leader 1, Agata 2, 3, 4, Boomerang Staff 3, 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Class Officer 1, Student Council 3, 4, Student Council Offi- cer 3, 4, Queen Candidate 3, 4. Hobbies-Music Future Plans-Nurse's Training .IOHN RICHARD ALDEN Avon, Illinois December 19, 1935 F.F.A. 1, 2, F.F.A. Officer 2, Band 1, 2, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3, 4, '4Best Foot Forwardl' 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, King Candidate 1, 4, Boomerang Staff 4, News- paper Staff 3. Hobbies-Sports Future Plans-College DIXIE LEE JOHNSON Burlington, Iowa September 8, 1935 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Vocal 2, HBest Foot For- wardn 3, 6'Out of the Frying Panu 4, Boomerang Staff 4, D.A.R. Award 4, Newspaper Staff 4, Agata 4. Hobbiesh-Reading Future Plans-Business Col- lege GERALD JUNIOR AS QUITH I Avon, Illinois June Band 1, 2, 3 4, F.F.A. 1 14, 1935 , 4, Chorus 1, , 2, Best Fo Forward 1, 2, 3, 4, Baskf ball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 3. , Football 1, I Hobbies-Hunting and Fis ing Future Plan sw-Undecided Liberty, Illinois November 30, 1936 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus MARDELL HOFMEISTEI w 2, 3, 4, Ne spaper Staff 4, Boomerang Staff 3, 1 Class Officer 3, 4, Libra: Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Fo Hobbies-K Future Plan Office W Forwardi' 3. s nitting, Readiil -Marriage a ork I 1 I S 1 LVIRA BELLE BLUNT Greenbush, Illinois December 14, 1933 l.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Nspaper Staff 4. bbies-Collecting Recipes .ure Plans-Undecided MARVIN BAKER Avon, Illinois June 26, 1934 EA. 1, 2, Sports Man- r 1. rbbies-Boating, Working on Cars lture Plans-Mechanic ROBERT BURL WAGY Quincy, Illinois September 19, 1935 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, King Candidate 2, 3, Class Officer 1, Student Council 2, Boomerang Staff 3, '4Best Foot Forward 3. Hobbies-Sports and Skip- ping School Future Plans-Navy DELORES JOANNE GRAY St. Augustine, Illinois January 12, 1936 G.A.A. 2, F. H.A. 1, 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Newspaper Staff 4, Boomerang Staff 4, Library Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Best Foot Forward 3. Hobbies-Skating Future Plans-Stenographer GLEN EUGENE MCVEY Colmar, Illinois July 2, 1936 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Hobbies-Playing Cards Future Plans-Air Force 9 DIANE LEE BUTLER Avon, Illinois June 28, 1935 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 3, 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. Officer 4, Student Council 1, Boom- erang 3, 4. Hobbies-Being with the SLGang77 Future Plans-Undecided CHARLES DEAN MITCHELL Avon, Illinois October 27, 1935 F.F.A. I, 2, Agata Officer 4, Agata 2, 3, 4, Class Of- ficer 2, 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, News- paper 3, 4, Boomerang 4, HOut of the Frying Panw 4, Speech Contest 3. 4. Hobby - Collecting picture post cards Future Plans-College SHIRLEY DAWDY Galesburg, Illinois April 21, 1934 G.A.A. 1, F.H.A. 2g Library Staff 2, 3, uBest Foot For- wardi' 3, Chorus 1. 2: News- paper Staff 4. Hobby-Reading Future Plans 4- Airline Per- sonnel I DORIS JUNE GRAY St. Augustine, Illinois January 12, 1935 F.H.A. 1, G.A.A. 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Newspaper Staff 4. Hobbies-Skating and Sew- ing Future PlansiUndecided .f. 'n Sd S H 1 ' l 9 5, ' 1 'J' l J N ROLAND EDWARD HOFIVIEISTER Liberty, Illinois February 11, 1935 S E 5 5 E F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, F,F.A. G ficer 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, A Newspaper Staff 3, Boon erang Staff 3, 4, Agata 2, 4, Student Council 2, 3, Student Council Officer A 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baske ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 1 'gBest Foot Forward 1 6'Out of the Frying Paul' 4 King 4. Hobbies - Hunting an Sports , Future Plans-Farming arl College BEVERLY JUNE KEPP Avon, Illinois January 31, 1935 G.S.L. 2, 3, 4, I.0.0.A. Chorus 1, Library 4. Hobby-Drawing Future Plans-Office Wo ll 1 2 ,Al-L.. .,., ,L..., . , un.. , Mr, D. M. Hanson Senior Officers: Mardell Hofmeister, treasurer. Mr, W, H, Reed Senior Sponsor Dixie Johnson, secretaryg Dean Mitchell, presi- Senior Sponsor dentg Gene Young, vice-president. SENICR HISTORY SCJCIETY September 1949, forty-two very brave green Freshmen appeared at Avon High. We were lost for a while, but soon found our way around. Our sponsor was Royce Davis. The following year, September 1950, we returned as silly Sophomores. We were forty-one in number. This year we lost Robert Dykeman, ,loan Hoover, Wilma Howard, Dorothy Sailer and Lula Mae Stotler. To make up for this loss we gained Sammy Fox, Bonnie Lankford, Leo Williams and Gene Young. Our sponsor was Royce Davis. As jolly Juniors, we were as lost as the Freshmen because of our new building. Our number had decreased to thirty-six. This year we lost seven classmates. They were Frank Myers, Melvin Purchase, Barbara Ragon, Leo Williams, Sammy Fox, Betty Lou Eatherton, and Marilyn Eathington. Our only new classmates were Marcia Dickerson and Kathryn Bundren. Mr. and Mrs. Royce Davis were our sponsors. ' There were thirty-five very sophisticated Seniors this year. We got off to a good start by initi- ating the Freshmen. Did they love us! During the year we lost Shirley Ennis and Ellen Duncan. Our only new Senior was Beverly Kepple. Mr. W. H. Reed and Mr. D. M. Hanson were our sponsors. Though we've lost a few students, we feel very proud of our graduating class of thirty-five. We, the Senior Class of 1953 A. D., being of sane mind, do hereby bequeath, sign, and pub- lish the following possessions to the underclassmen: I, Bud Woods, do will and bequeath my football career to Ronnie Webber, provided he makes varsity every year. I, Kay Bagge, do will and bequeath my poise to Cheryl Beuter, with the understanding that she uses it. a girl. I, Bill Wright, do will and bequeath my love for the Abingdon Theatre to anyone who needs I, ,Iohn Alden, do will and bequeath my ability to drive 'Gone-armed to Richard Luper with the understanding that he stays on the road at least half of the time. I, Ronnie Ray, do will and bequeath my love of sports to David Gustafson, with the under- standing that he wins three varsity letters each year. I, Dean Mitchell, do will and bequeath my presidential power to the future president of the Senior Class. I, Marcia Dickerson, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Janet Myers, with the under- standing that she laughs at all good jokes. I, Betty Meachum, do will and bequeath my Herefords to anyone who likes beef steak. fOn second thought, I think I'l1 keep themj I, ,Ioanne Gray, do will and bequeath my favorite saying, uyou donlt know, do you?', to Bar- bara McVey provided thatls all she says. I, Mabelann Althiede, do will and bequeath my ability to skip school to anyone who can get by with it. I, Glen McVey, do will and bequeath my quietness in class to John Chatterton, provided he never answers any questions. I, Diane Butler, do will and bequeath my Valley boyfriend to ,....,..,.., I guess Illl keep him after alll I I I, Marvin Baker, do will and bequeath my well - kept hair to Donnie Singleton, provided he keeps it combed. I, Margery Pollitt, do will and bequeath my leadership qualities to any underclassmen who would rather be a good leader than a good follower. I, Mardell Hofmeister, do will and bequeath my ability to have two diamonds during my high school career to Darla Wagy with the understanding she doesnlt wear them both at once. I, Beverly Kepple, do will and bequeath my long hair to Shirley Carr, with the understand- ing she never cuts it.- . Brand. I, Gene Young, do will and bequeath my ability to make friends, other than girls, to Smith I, Betty Palmer, do will and bequeath my great height of 4 feet and II inches to Alva Phelps, with the understanding that he doesn't grow any taller. I, Karol Smith, do will and bequeath my ability to go steady for three years to ,Ioyce Palmer, with the understanding she doesn't go with more than three at once. I, Patty Carrico, do will and bequeath my singing ability to anyone who canlt sing, with the understanding that they keep trying. I, Bob Wagy, do will and bequeath my ability to get kicked out of classes to Jimmy Battin, with the understandin he doesn't et kicked out of each class more than twice a week. g S l . I, Dwight Simmons, do will and bequeath my ability to argue to Charles Carpenter, with the understanding he wins all the arguments he gets in. I, Dixie Johnson, do will and bequeath my ability to stay home at night to anyone who has a boyfriend in the service. I, Junior Asquith do will and bequeath my ability to go with a sophomore girl to anyone who needs it. I, Jeanne Dawdy, do will and bequeath my red hair to Vicki Schleich, with the understanding that she is satisfied with it after she gets it. I, Elvira Blunt, do will and bequeath my athletic abilities to Sheryl Eathington. I hear she needs them. I, Shirley Dawdy, do will and bequeath my ability to be a good car hop to Sharon Johnson and Doris Sensabaugh, so they wonit get fired the first week. I, June Gray, do will and bequeath my Abingdon boyfriends to anyone who needs them, pro- vided they take good care of them. I, Kathryn Bundren, do will and bequeath my love for Hill-Billy music to Patty Powell, pro- vided that she listens to it every night. I, Boland I-Iofmeister do will and bequeath my A's to Ronnie Wagy, provided he always makes the honor roll. I, Bonnie Powell, do will and bequeath my MP0well7' hair cut to Eddie Fitzgibbon, provided he cuts it every week. I, Nancy Aringdale, do will and bequeath my seat in the band to Billy Lee, with the under- standing that he takes lessons first. I, Beverly Smith, do will and bequeath my 'fgift of gala to Marilyn Copeland with the under- standing she Hgabsw all the time. I, Lucille Kitch, do will and bequeath my book, allow To Get a Diamond in Six Easy Les- sonsf, to anyone that wants one. fThat's how I got mine.j I, Bonnie Lankford, do will and bequeath my ability to obtain an Abingdon F.F.A. jacket to anyone who likes them. SENIOR PROPHECY This item appeared in the weekly Avon Sentinel. This is the story of the Class Reunion as the public would remember it. The other story that will be remembered by the class members is as follows: Since they were used to rising early because of farm life, Boland Hofmeister and Dwight Simmons were the first to arrive at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Alden. Boland plans to return to college this fall as a professor when the crops are ha-rvested. Dwight has been blessed with many chil- dren. They arrived in two cars. The five-room home was a bit crowded, but everyone had a good time. There was much hand shaking and MWhat have you been doingfw The information given was: Jeanne Dawdy has made herself famous with the painting, HThe Girl W'ith Bed Hair. Itis hanging in the New York Museum of Art. Kathryn Bundren, famously known as HKill,em Katef' has just finished a singing engagement at uthe Grand Ole Opraf, Betty Palmer is now a private secretary in ulxlelsonis TI11'C6-WHY Girdle Co. in Stretch, Ill. She plans to marry her boss in July. Margery Pollitt, who is now in missionary work, jilted her B-P-C fiance and married an Afri- can head hunter. They now have three children. 13 Beverly Smith, who is in the WAFS, has recently been promoted to a colonel. Gene Young, coach at St. Augustine, recently defeated Notre Dame 47 to O. This is the first game they have won in three years. Betty Meachum is now a famous band leader. Kay Bagge, Dean Mitchell, Diane Butler, and Junior Asquith are members of this band. Pat Carrico is their vocalist. They are now playing at the Stork Club. Betty shows Herefords in her spare time. The other kids spend their spare time sight- seeing in New York, except Junior, who spends his writing letters to his Avon sweetheart. Bill Wright is the star photographer on the New York Star. He has been warned that if he doesnlt stop throwing his camera at his Abingdon wife in their quarrels he will be fired. fCameras are expensivej Elvira Blunt, Avonls first woman coach, is taking her basketball team to the State Tournament this year. Lucille Kitch is celebrating her eighth wedding anniversary. The latest addition to the Adolph- son family was christened Hercermer. Karol Smith arrived in furs and jewels. She bought these with the money she received from her best-seller, MHow to Catch a Husband. It is based upon her own experience. It's a fool-proof method . . . just ask Bill. Bud Woods now owns a night club in Chicago. Bud always had a yearning for the Hwild side of lifef, lVlarcia Dickerson and Mableann Altheide are co-owners of the American Beauty in Galesburg. This has proved to be a profitable arrangement. Glen lVlcVey is now busy with his campaign. He has been nominated for the presidency. fElks of Galesburg.j John Alden, Bonnie Powell, and Bonnie Bay are professional basketball players. They're raising a team of their own. They each have three children. Bob Wagy is an Admiral in our U. S. Navy. He is the most sought-after bachelor of St. Au- gustine. Marvin Baker is Chief Mechanic at the Ford garage. Hels thinking about starting his own garage. Could he have marriage on his mind? ? ? The folks around here don't have much trouble telling June and Joanne Gray apart any more because June is in California teaching school and Joanne is a secretary for a congressman in Washington, D. C. lVlardell Hofmeister, now Wagy, is living in St. Augustine, lllinois. She was a little sleepy at the reunion because her new baby kept her up all night. Bonnie Lankford is a P. E. teacher at Abingdon High. She and her husband live on a farm near Abingdon. Beverly Kepple is going to Paris next week to study art. VVe've heard these Frenchmen have quite a line. Nancy Aringdale didnit have much time to join in the conversation. She was too busy patch- ing the skinned knees. Good practice, as she is a nurse. Kay Bagge has just been promoted to Superintendent of Nurses at the Cottage Hospital. Shirley Dawdy is making Hgobsv of money. She is an airline hostess in San Francisco. Dixie Johnson was the only classmate absent. After graduation she took the first plane for Kansas. No one has heard of her since. fNo wonderlll Thatis where Donas stationed.j This is the wa the class of '53 will remember their reunion. ' Y . li i fl . 1f 1 ' E' i ' 'O if E3 1 3. i 9 3 at ft P X f 4 E 'S .L 7 f J AR 'N 6 PM. r What Would Avon High School Do Without A thletiCF4Gene Young P ei-sonality-Roland Hofmeister B ashfulg-Dwight Simmons Q uietiBeVer1y Kepple C My-Johll Alden R eligiousw-Dixie Johnson D ancing-Bud W0OdS S tudious-Dean Mitchell E Yes-Kafol Smith T ruthful--Betty Meachum F igH1'f'tKHf1'fYH Bundren U seful--Mardell Hofmeister G ood-natured-lVla1'c1a Dickerson V iVaCi0uSgBetty Palmm, H all-Kay Bagge VV illing-Elvira Blunt Indusffious-Bin Wlight X tra hold-Nlableann Altheide J Olly'-'Ronnie Powell Y outhfulw-Beverly Smith K indHNancy Aringdale Z ealous-Margery Pouitt L cgs-Lucille Kitch lVl nsical-Patty Carrico N eat-Jean Dawdy U rderly--Diane Butler 15 if i E 'M-Q., i FRESHMEN INITIATION g 'fl F. sew, f,..:g55.l.gg,i, M A .I G it g f -.Z.... . ' t:1Q': ' fi:EI.EES-3''i :'E::::'1:i:5iI9f5'if 431523122 wi? E. , Ai ullz ?.:.:A.i. .V,A.,., ,,, . . ,.,, Z. 2? E if iiifziipgeir' .3- gtk ,.., ' MM f , : 4 Mm: we ga Q Bk ii- i - ' jf ' r .5 .. 'wm ., . .. X -he. if T' T. gf SZ' 'sae an On September 16 forty very strange lookin creatures invaded Avon High. They were youn looking things and seemed to be very scared They were accompanied by a strange woman ant two strange men. They gave their names as Mrs Brand, lVlr. Potter, and lVlr. Newman. The girl had on a very strange looking get-up. They ham their faces painted like Indians and had an oniol around their neck. The boys were dressed evei more strangely. They had ribbons in their hai and they carried dolls. At the noon hour thej served the Seniors their dinners. Then at 3:41 that afternoon they disappeared. But they ri turned to Avon High again that evening at 7:0 to attend the Senior Party given in their honoi looking a little more human. They entertained u by doing stunts on the stage. We danced and hai refreshments afterwards. The party broke ul at 10:00 and thus ended a big day for thesf forty green Freshmen. SENIOR PLAY On November 7 and 8 the Senior Glass pre- sented uOut of the Frying Pan under the direc- ion of Robert Spirakes. The cast of characters was as follows: George Bodel - Norman Reese Mrs. Garnet - - Tony Dennison Muriel Foster - Kate Ault - - - Marge Benson Dottie Coburn - Mr. Coburn - - Mr. Kenny - - T Mac ----- ,loe ------ Bon Powell Ron Ray Betty Palmer Dean Mitchell Betty Meachum Pat Carrico Margery Pollitt Dixie ,lohnson Gene Young Bill W1'ight Bud Woods Roland Hofmeister Three young men and three young women .re would-be actors and they have been driven nto sharing the same apartment due to lack of :conomic security. Their main problem is to get he big Broadway producer, who has quite a hit lunning and is about to cast a road company, ipstairs. The producer is an amateur chef and e happens to run out of flour. At last! The kids ave him in the house and they arenlt going to t him out until he sees some evidence of their bility. After clashes with the police, a Mickey inn and an irate father of one of the girls, it oks as if the future might hold something romising. E ... , if M ii 't'. fi ' S 1--1 -:rrf fl I l'1 's:'-' t s -' 'uilii it' :..--:- ---'1 E il TO UU Knox Choir Assembly Program The Student Council has made great strides toward the improvement of our school. It has made more money on magazines than ever before. With that mon- ey it has paid for all assembly programs for the year and purchased a threl speed R.C.A. Victrola for the use of the high school. The members ofthe Studen Council have assumed full responsibility for checking names in the lunchroo and reporting any deficiencies. It also sent two members to the State Conventio at Chicago, April 24th and 25th. l First Roux: fseatcdl Kay Bagge lvice-presidentl, Roland Hofmeisler lpresidentl, Mr. Reed Csponsorl, Barbara Bagge fsecretaly- lreasurerl. Second Row: Clara Butler freporterl, John Alden, Carol Turner, ,lohn Chatterton, Richard Powell, Kenny Hiett. BGOKWORMS if 177 ' i First Roux' Marlene Jennings, Jo Cook, Barb-ara Bagge, Mr. Fitzgihhon ladyisorl, Joyce Palmer. Beverly Smith. Lucille Kitch Second Row: Mary Jean Homer. Ve-rla Smith, Joanne Gray, Darla Wagy. Sandra Freburg. Leveta Smith. Top Row: Climeta Scrven Martlell Hofmeister, Vicky Schlcich. Marcia Dickerson, Carol Turner, Merilee Hornhaker, Patty Powell. The Bookworm Cluh, umlcr the tlirection of Mr. Fitzgihlioil, has I9 mcmliers this year. During the first semester they hall a rlass every Friday and stutlierl cataloging and the Dewey Classification System aml various other technical aspects of the lilirary. They also enteretl a float in the homecom- ing parade. They took a fir-ltl trip to Peoria and visitecl the lluhlit- l.ihrary. the liraclley l.ihrary antl attentlcrl a hook review. OFFICERS President: Barbara Bagge Vice President: Jo Cook Secretary and Treasurer: Joy ce Palmer A 5: FI ii: Ii I I-I' II av il Q3 ll-is -ii ? llf fs! .i-- is . I-'iii' 314' - x if 31 F .nl I I!! Ei 5is': e?'- ulsszi- ' -- jg ? I -1, ll I If- l gg' 5,2 Q--Q--A 4 PRCDM An uEvening in Parisi' was the theme for the Junior-Senior Prom held May 10, 1952. The gymnasium was made into a garden with a sidewalk cafe as the focal center. The cafe, Cafe Pare, was an attractive place. The tables were attired with white cloths and were centered with a wine bottle, with a candle in the top. Around the edge ofthe garden were rambling roses, growing on a white picket fence. The crescent moon and the shining stars could clearly be seen in the sky, as the guests danced to the music of Bill Christensen's orchestra. The Prom was well attended and everyone had a very enjoyable 6'Evening in Paris. 20 :vm - 1 KING QUEEN ROLAND E LUCILLE CFMEISTER C KEITCH IRCWNING CROWNING THE M THE KING I QUEEN N G I 21 ,. 4 In W QQ 'N2 1 4 A Q ff . , 4 if A-Sf, -., AM zz -if 1' vggtp'::ist.1 ,mga 4 ,I X A ' fd vffmazl' aft ggi, 2: 3 if -3 A 1, , ::,:g.,-.aa 'Killa ' -1 V-Mgt savage ff f :maximize Fr it 1 f 29? 3 S' e '42 2 Z 1 f ig: liz: . 2 ' 1, V Ea i I ..,. f 'fif fiii W 4 it .. l i.:::::i MQ 1 M -df :ew W, ,.-1-f.,.:J5if??'3M.,, , ' HT mx , ,ww-wg, h Y ,wax Lili? .M . HOMEC EVE Homecoming Day at Avon High was October 24, 1952. The day was full of unforgetahle events. The hand led the parade through town. The Seniors received top honors for their float. At half-time of the foothall game, in the evening, the hand performed and the identity of the King and Queen was revealed. The Home- coming Dance was immediately after the football game, which ?:.g 'Z ' ' 3 ' 4 5 t-v u . 145' I---Senior Attendantsg 24Junior Attendants Sopltomorf' Attendants: 4-Freshman A anteg 5-Queen Candidateeg 64King 1 dates: 7-Coronationg 8-King and Queer 1:7 Q20 W , CMING we won by a 44-0 margin over Biggsville High. The Coronation, which consisted ofthe crowning ofthe King and Queen, the presen- tation of corsages to the attendants, and a grand march, was held -during the intermission of the dance. The dance music was fur- nished by Bill Christiansen's orchestra. The festivities lasted until midnight, and thus ended a very inemoralile day for all. -swf' ' 2 3 N K . 6 0 3 1' 1 -Senior Float lstg 2ASophomore Float 2ndg iii. S I-G.A.A. Float Srdg 4-Junior Floatg 5-Freslr ' A 9, n Floatg 6-F.ll.A. Floatg 7-F.F.A. Float: 5 L' f 1 -Bookworm Float, l , f ' it 3 1- ' f Q l '- if . fm, I .ink PH f -7-fa Fki F 'A .W L Original Ora ton Original Oration Dctn Mitchell Smith Brand NEWSPAPER STAFF First Row: fscalctlj Elvira Blunt, Dean Mitchell tfeature editorl, Mrs. Wilcox tadvisorl, Max Salisbury tcditorl. Marlene Jennings. Svmml Roni: Nancy Daley, Lucille Kitch, Betty Mcacltuni. Smith Brand, Nancy Aringdale. Carol Turner, Klardell Hofmeister. Third Row: Mabel Ann Althcidc. Kay lBaggc, Barbara Bagge. Vicky Schleich, Dixie Johnson. ,lune Cray, Bonnie Langford. Fourlli Row: ,lean Dawdy, Joanne Gray, Bill Vlfright, Karol Smith, Beverly Smith. Barbara lNlcVey, Margery Pollitt. This year the newspaper has taken about 3560 from the advertise- ments that have been published in it. The money has been used to buy new typing books, typing book stands, mimeograph tracing pages, stencils and several other small articles. Along with the mone- tary achievement, the staff has enjoyed and also received a great benefit from publishing the high school news for A.H.S. students. Speech Contestants Representing A. H. S. This Year A V. in .git ,pq g. . , 3: A 24 NJ..- - -mf., 1 S . hs ,M W 5 Izumi, ,lx Q as Xxffgr Original illormlggue Play Reading Hzunerous Reading Nancy Daley Patty Carrico Barbara Bagge BCJOMERANG STAFF E l First Row! fSfffl18fl'! Margery Pollitt teditorl. Sherrell Kuhl la t cdltt 17 Nlr Rus ell Ntwlnan tsponsorl Nancy Daley Casst editorl, Roland llofmeister leditorl. Second Raw: Bil1Wright. lxaw Ba L Bctty 'lleichum ,lohn Alden Gene Young Lucille Kitch. Diane Butler. Earl Scherkler. Third Row: Marlene Jenntn s Barbara Mcley Barham Ba e Chesley Bradshaw Larry Hendel, Bud Woods. Carol Turner. Marlene Jennings. Dixie Johnson Iwmrllz Ixozt Karol qmnh Xerla Smith Betty Palmer Joan Cray. Dean Mitchell, Jo Cook. Marna Allison, .lean Dawdy. The produelion of this year's Boomerang was assumed hy the senior class under the direction of Mr. Russell Newman. The editors were Margery Pollitl and Roland llohnt-ister, assistant editors are Sherrell lluhl and Naney Daley. Other officers are Bill Wirigltt. chairman of photography. Dixie John- son, chairman ol' activities. Ronnie Powell, chair- nlan of sports. .lean Dawdy. chairman of senior write-ups. and Kay Bagzgc. t ltairman of social Com- mittee. Each cotnntittee designed its own pages. Staff meetings were held eavh llonday evening until the lsoolx was cmnpletcd. The Boonu-rang Stall' wishes to express its grati- tude to Klr. Newman for his lorhearance and pa- tience during the assemlmling of this annual. Earl Slwckler Burlxara Baggv Larry Jackson Nlurlenc llornluuke-1' Dvlwyn Rclller Q Samlra Frelmrg Bob Salter Joyce Palmer Bill Jennings JUN Cfxrolyn Way Blll L00 .l0llll Cllattcrtnn Jo Cook lim Shrerk Carol Parker Max Salisbury x .lolln Cllatterton ,Io Cuok Joyce Palmer Class Ufficers D U Il C 4' 'Sie ,, 'A' ' IOR I Chcsley Bradshaw David Gustafson Mama Allison Alva Phelps Mr. Richard Stinson Class Advisor YE-rlu Smith Shnrrell Ruhl Mr, Keith L. Reid Class Advisor Larry llenclcl Marilyn Copeland Dale Srflph Nancy Daley Rnlancl Singleton Danny Ragon Daryle Clayton . I K' I 27 ii H . U 5 JUNIOR PARTY 11116 ,111111111's 110111 t11e11' 2111 s1'11o111 party De1:e11111e1' 23, 1952, 11111 111s1 111157 11011116 C111'1sl11111s v11011t1011. T110 11111'ty S1ill'1011 111111 l1zl1lC1Ilg, 1111111 the spee011 011155 PI'CS01l1Gf1 two p111ys. 1'1o110w111g 1110 1111131 we 0011l11111ed to 11111100. 111111 1'1g11t 111 1110 1111111110 of il 11111100 il 1111111 111 El red suit, H111 11111, 111111 il 111g W11116 11011111 01111111 111 111111 E1 111g sack 0111-1' 111s S11111111101. 1111 111111111111 out l11e gifts that were under l11e C111'1st11111s T100. 11e11'es11me11ls w01'0 111611 served 111111 we danced some 111010. S0011 it was 111110 to go 11011111 QM Rf ,259 JUNICR PLAY On April 17 and 18, 1953, the Junior Class of Avon High School presented the play Fathei Was a Housewife under the direction of Mrs. Ellen Wilcox. The cast was as follows Julie Butler . . Doug Butler . . Dr. Ann Butler . Tom Butler . Mrs. Hanson Hank Steincke . . Warreii .... Sergeant Lutzfelder Mrs. Cranfield . Mrs. Ames . . . Pat Flanagan . Mrs. Reed . Miss Osborne Calvin Pepper . ilsnthia Lewis . . ,Ioyce Palmer Max Salisbury Barbara Bagge Sherrell Ruhl Nancy Daley Earl Sheckler Chesley Bradshaw Alva Phelps Jo Cook Verla Smith Sandra Freburg Marna Allison Carol Parker Larry Hendel Marilyn Copeland Tom Butler is sure that he can run the household as well as a woman His wife Ann was then in medlcxl school While still in internship, twins arrived. Tom then assumed the household duties Since Tom had long w mted to be a song writer, he now thought he would have time to pound out his hoped for song hits Then one day a vacuum cleaner salesman sticks his foot inside the door and re marks You d make sornehody a good wifelv 5 ll? Wg Ek , Our llircflur ,V 4 QL: 'A --wwww W 1,7 1 me Q iw, 'zz N A WW W fi W' xl Q' We N MARCHINC- BAND jk' Www ww-Sm 'l M. First Roux' Diane lqiullvr. lo flmmli, Nancy ,'xI'll1gL1li1l4'. Bull l,L'lCf4Ull. Sammi Row: Larry l'lvn4lc'l7 Palty Powell. Nancy Daley, Nvl.al'g1'9t ll01HC1', 'llmn Daly, U4-tty 3lb!2lf'lllIIH. lfluru llllllflf, ,loan Slairwalt, Tlziral Row: Lvun lxlflfllll, Bllly Hawk. Danny McCoy, llclqy Scllla-ivll. Murll-nw ,le-nnings, ,lolm Cl1HlIl'l'lOIl, llunna Swinger. Sally Df'IlllJ5f'j'. lllmliu lwtzgllrlmon, Jvyve Palmer, Margery , . lolllti. This year our band was quite active. We marched at all ofthe home football games and played at a number of the basketball games. On November first, our band journeyed to Macomb to take part in Macomb West- ern's Homecoming activities. At Christmas time we gave a combined concert with our high school chorus. Wle plan to take part in the district contest, which will be held April ll, 1953. Wie also plan to give a spring concert sometime in May. lx is. Drum, Majorrflfv- allclly Pulnlcr -1. iffl TIl'I'l'1l'lAS'-IJIIVIII Wugy, Plllty CIIFTIUCII, ITWIITUII Allison Af Prrrrtirc . Bits ClclHlSTMAS PROGRAM A Merry Christmas Fl'llllglCiSPI' Panis Angelicus Franck Christmastide Overture Dclamatcr Santa Claus is Coming to Town rr. Yoder Jingle Bells fl rr. Leonard Frosty thc Snow Nlan fl rr. Leonard Fzfrsf How: Putty Carrico. Carol Turner. Furl Sliccklcr. Barbara Brugge, Swmifl Rmr: Putty Powell, Oda-tie Manuel, Carl Bagge, Roger Lenz. Betty Painter, Mary lean llomcr. Dean Nlilclic-ll, l'll1Ql1'llt' Woods. Kurt-li Hawk. Karen Suribcrg. Tfiirzl Row: Dick Iiuper. Charles Carpenter, Kav Baggc, Lewis Bs-ll, Jerry Page, Marilyn lfopcluml, Sniilli Brand, Junior Asquith, Slierrcll Ruhl. GIRLS CHORUS First Row: Eva Ford. Mary Jean Homer. Beverly Ragon, Sharon Daley, Levita Smith, Carol Parker, Janet Meyers, Betty Palmer. Royce Davis. Second Row: Verla Smith. Karol Smith, Barbara Cossage. Patty Powell. Karen Sundlierg. Darlene Wagner, Judith Johnson, Lulu Purdue. Joyce Palmer, Mama Allison. Third Row: Elaine Solters, Carolyn Way. Mardell Hof- meister. Merilee Horulmakcr. Barluara McVey, Odetie Manuel, Malwlann Ahlieide, Paula Altheide, Marlene llornliaker, Jo Cook. Fourth Row: Doris St-tiszilraiigh. Margery Pollitt, Dixie Johnson. Cheryl Reuter, Martha Selph, Barbara Bagge, Carol Turner, Joan Zimmerman, Clara Butler. Kay Bagge. Top Row: Vicky Schleich, Myra Blunt, Marcia Dickerson, Patty Car- rico, Marlene Jennings, Nancy Aringdale, Betty Meachum, Lucille Kitch, Nancy Daley, Diane Butler. A Vocal Contestant Vocal Contestant Vocal CUVUE-Wllnf Patty Carrieo Joan Zimmerman Mary J6311 HOITICT 1 This year our chorus, under the direction of Royce Davis met twice a week. The two periods were divided among mixed chorus, girls chorus and boys chorus. We participated in the Fulton County Chorus Festival which was held at Farmington, March 24th. Avon had several soloists at the District Contest at Mendon. Namely: Sherrell Ruhl, Smith Brand, Patty Carrico, Mary Jean Homer, and Joan Zimmerman. BCJYS CHORUS First Row: Bobby Traversino. Eugene Woods. Earl Singleton, Jerry Page, Robert Peterson. Second Row: ,limmy Battin, Roland Hofmeister, Earl Scheckler, Dean Mitchell, Leon Martins. Top Row: John Chatterton, Sherrell Ruhl, Gene Young. John Alden, Smith Brand, Bill Wright. Vocal Contestant Smith Brand Piano Contestant Sherrell Ruhl l. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. uGlad Tidings of Great Joy Kountz and Bellaire The Star of Bethlehem O Night of Joy and Gladness Even the Stars O'er ,ludeais Silent Hills Let Now Your Hearts Awak Hush-A-By, Holy Child All Hail, This Day of Days e With Joy K 1 'aff' sm-132: ig? was wliifff 'ff 2 I . gf Q X yew? is , 1, 5 gw?i4g , WA M Q , air 5 1, M TF: 5 f fb .5 ' 4 JH W xg 25 fr K 4 fi 21 52-53 5 l C' 1 -fl ,J .li A Gene Young TRACK Chfwley Bradshaw f fn QS-Y in vga! Bri' EW we l' 'Wi 'Num in 'i lr First Row: Ronnie Ray, Roland Hofrneister, Bob Solter, Delwyn Renter, Alva Phelps. John Alden, Gene Young. John Cliatterlon, Bob Wagy. andd Max Boyd. Second Row: Max Salisbury, Chesley Bradshaw, Leon Marlin, Eddie Fitzgib- bon, George Bernhart, Dick Luper, Ronnie Powell. John Parker, and Larry Watson. Third Row: Ronnie Wagy. Ronnie Webber, Glen McVey, Earl Scheck- ler, Bill Lee, David Filzgibbon, Jon Dawcly, Charles Carpenter, Tom Daley, Bob Jennings, Danny Brown, Barry Dempsey, and Bob Ray. Eddie Fitzgibbon John Alden Ronnie Ray Roland llofmeister XS'-,Bw 'Y li, Q ,. H , , 5. H Q1-fa J eg ' W3 'I W.. . if ex , iq, '-'zllifii l N35 an 'ws-RS ' 'P' HD' A - MP5 7 if - Effw ' -'fl-T.Qf: f' f. '-'f:: Ei 4 ' 4, 'p Mtlzfiw, ,- N H , f- . jj? N gs . 3 ., . N, , ,. xv, .A P, L. Q A .-a 4, , ,Z zgwawwzgw Front Row: M. Boyd. D. Powell. F. Hofmeister, J. Malley, L. Landon. T. Ruff. Second Row: Mr. Potter. D. Fitzgibbon, B. Ray B. Dempsey, K. Hiett, H. Welnber. Slwryl Eatlmington l X Shirley Carr 37 GENE YOUNG This is Gene's second year of varsity basketball. He did a very good job defensively and contin- ued to improve his offensive abil- ity as the season progressed. Gene was elected honorary captain of this 1952-53 basketball team. Cl? he td tl UI JOHN ALDEN John was best known for his ability to score from the field. He set a new scoring record of 509 points this year in 22 games. This is ,lohn's fourth year of Varsity ball. RON RAY Ron was considered one of the best defensive players in this vi- cinity. He was naver spectacular in his scoringg but, he managed a few helping baskets in every game. Avon - - - 54 Avon - - - 49 Avon - - - 36 Avon - - - 55 Avon - - - 57 Avon - - - 63 Avon - - - 38 Avon - - - 62 Avon - - - Avon - - - RON POWELL A much improved player both offensively and defensivelyg Ron could stick with a very fast man and keep his points down. Ron was second highest scorer on the team for the year. Avon - - - 47 Avon - - - 60 58 40 RAYMOND WOODS Bud did not get to see much ac- tion this year. He was a fair shot and willing. Bud is a Senior this year. Stronghurst - - - 47 V. I. T. ----- 43 Valley- - - - - 49 Biggsville ---- 46 La Harpe ---- 60 Southeastern - - 34 Roseville ---- 49 Alexis - - - - 47 Cuba - - - - - 71 Kirkwood ---- 80 Northwestern - - 68 Bushnell ---- 37 GLEN MCVEY Although Glen did not see any great amount of court action, he could carry out a defensive assign- ment quite well. Glen is a Senior this year. 1n1l Aaa. -ala. ROLAND HOFMEISTER Koland was probably not as led in basketball as he was in tballg but he always turned in ood performance. Roland was very hard and conscientious 'ker. He is a Senior this year. Avon - - - 50 Avon - - - 54 KEN HIETT Kenny also helped the Junior Varsity until he came up to the varsity. Ken needs a little time and experience to develop into the ball player which we expect him to become. Kenny is a Freshman. Astoria - - - - 55 Valley ----- 62 FULTON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Avon - - - 61 Pk as Avon - - - 53 Avon 7 - - 36 Avon - - - 65 Avon - - - 58 Avon - - - 46 Avon - - - 55 Astoria ----- 72 :sf Pk as Pk Roseville ---- 84 Lewistown - - - 45 Alexis ----- 71 Media ----- 52 Northwestern - - 73 Southeastern - - 47 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Avon - - - 47 BOB SOLTER mb is a terrific defensive play- lis aggressiveness is surpassed to one. He is a good team ,rf and will be a definite as- o next yearis team. Bob is a Jr. MAX BOYD Max was of considerable value to the varsity team after he helped the Junior Varsity through the Fulton County Tournament. Max has wonderful rebounding ability and is a pretty rugged player. Max is only a Sophomore and is look- ing forward to two more good years. n 5X A 15 R.O.V.A.- - - 62 BILL LEE EARL SHECKLER Another Junior, Bill is very ag- This is Earlis first year of Var- gressive and willing to do his best sity ball and he showed tremen- at all times. This is Billis first year dous progress during the season. of Varsity Ball. We look forward to a good year for Earl next year. SOPHC Nw. Num W' - sm Paula Altheide Max Boyd Doris Sensalmauglm Erl Fitzgilllmon Marlene .lunnings r Q5 l l A MQ Cllurlvs Carpcma-r Victoria Schlcich Bill lluwlc Myra Blunt Loon Marlin Mm-1'ilv0 llornlmalwr Tom Daly Mary Joan llomer Ilullislcrr Douglass Sharon Qlnltnsun 40 Terry Powell Eva F0111 Barbara McVey Burnice Cray George Bcrulmart Carol Turner Richard Luper Clara Butler Jon Dawdy Tamara Troike MORE wmv? P -cl' 5 Ns, 3 Bob Traversmo Darla Wagy Leveta Smith Larry Watson Ronnie Wfagy Martha Selph Billy llawk 'Sharon Johnson Max Boyd Ed Fitzgibflmon Class Officers 41 Mary Purchase Patsy Howard Ronald Haven, Climeta Scrven Patty Powell Mr. Edwin Filzgiblmon Class Sponsor ff' ' f :X , if + 6 ' , N -Sw ,W My Y .nf A + it lx: K ! 5 H wg V, 6 1 53 x I X 2: rg 2- g Q an 'Y S ca Q . yy -or Q WMO QQ 9-3 x 5 O7 O M05 KW 'W Qi, vz . 7 Q Q2 G0 BX B Q X es! Persolzalily 3 x , Q ' 2 Talkatwe 5 59: ' ii m 1 : 5 'ff . L5 we tz ' Blum if , W ff , k XAOSY OJ., M X fm, M Q0 Q! '51 .3 'TP -X .JH Q 'S QQ 0 CQ 'QQ , 1 Q sg LQ' V Q 'S 4 ,.,,, UW ,X , is .I A I Q me 3 iE??g 'f ,lg Y xi 145, , First Row: David Fitzgibhon, Jerry Baker, Gene Steach, Ted Buff, Carl Williameon. and Bruce Pickering. Second Row: Bill Jennings. John Parker, Dick Powell, Jim Malley, Bobby Ray. Freddie Hofmeister, and Danny Brown. Top Row: Mr. Potter, Jim Schreck, Larry Jackson, Eddie Fitzgibbon, Bill llawk, Leon Martin, and Jon Dawdy. Marna Allison Barbara Bagge Joyce Palmer Jo Cook B Lee A. Phelps B. Wright Young SEASON SCHEDULE I Y if Opponent Wher 'T G. O. - - - Ther Astoria - - Ther V. I. T. - - Here cm, Valley - - - Ther Stronghurst - - Here Roseville - - - Here ge Biggsville - Here : M1 Southeastern - Ther Powell Boyd B. Wagy R. Webber I Z4 L? fx 5 f s .1. Asquith C. Bernhart C' Bfadsh 3 R. H0fm61 t 1952 FOOTBALL SCORES raw, We They Date 13' 17 19 - - Sept. 12 ' 14, 18 - - Sept. 19 5 - - Sept. Q5 Alden Y R R Y 0 26 - - Oct. 3 7 141 - - Oct. 10 6 26 - - Oct. 17 44 O - - Oct. 24 19 26 . - oct. 31 Q A5- G. McVey D. Se1ph D, Luper B. Woocls 5 , gvf 6? SOPHOM0 RE PARTY The Sophomore all school party was held Friday, March 13, 1953. The gym was decorated with black Cats and mnhi-colored crepe paper. There was a large cracked mirror hehind the refreshment stand with hlack Cats on hoth sides of it. The guests were seated on hales of hay. ,Tuck Johnson! owlnwtrn provided the music for both round and square CTilllt'i!lg. Refreshments were served at the close of n very enjoyable evening. 46 AGATA PARTY The Agata all school party was November 14, 1952. The evening atarted with playing games Then they had a ping-pong tournament. After the tournament refreshments were served and everyone Went home from a very enjoyable evening. gl tg - 5 A fa -.-J 2 1 AGATA CLUB First Row: Mr. Reid, Kay Bagge, Dean Mitchell, Barliara Bagge, Mr. Fitzgiblion. Second Row: Marna Allison, Darla Wagy, Nancy Daley, Sltcrrell Buhl, Sandra Frcburg, Betty Palmer. Third Row: Doris Sensaliaugh, Clara Butler. Carol Turner, Patty Carrico, Nancy Aringrlale, Diane But- ler, Margery Pollilt, Barbara McVey Climeta Serven Fourth Row: Billy Hawk, Eddie Fitv 'll , . . . .g1Jl0I1, ROHIIIC Ray, Larry llendel, Earl Sheclclcr. Bill Wright, Boland llofmeister, Richard Luper. Absenl: Bonnie Powell, 9 .. ill Darlene Wagner Robert Peterson Jimmy Battin Danny Brown Barbara Cossage 'QW' Dick Powell Shirley Curr Bruce Pickering Leo Landon John Randall Cheryl Beuter Jim lllalley Don Singleton Jerry Page Elaine Solter 48 FRESH Ronnie Vllebher Sharon Daly Ted Ruff Smith Brand Dave Fitzgibbon Karen Sundherg Barry Dempsey ,lerry Baker Janet Myers John Parker ME N ieei no i is Q nie Sorrells Elryl Ealhington Oclette Manuel Carl Williamson Mr. Stan Potter Class Sponsor Kenny Hiett .loan Zimmerman Q. M llegiffgliilfgon Q Fred Hnfmeisler AW Qiz . 6 A Bob Ray ,luflith Johnson Gene Steach Cone Woods Kun-n Funnlbergr Clif-tie Manuel llurry Deinpiey lluviil Fitzgilllmn Class Uffirers T V r UIQ Q J' 49 AUTCGRAPHS J The Girls Athletic Association of Avon High School has been very active this year. The girls stayed after school for activities to help earn their awards. Twenty-three girls have worked earnestly and with a grand total of two hundred fifty they will win an aWa1'd. This club has enrolled 37 members and with next year,s freshmen girls we hope to enlarge the group. The girls have held activities for points at the lake and at the schoolhouse. The G.A.A. spon- sored an all school party and a banquet for the football, basketball and track teams. We urge the non-members to join our club. Our sponsor this year was Miss Nancy Stuckey. We hope to send next year's president to camp. At our last meeting we elected our officers for next year. Ftrs! Row: fsezzterlj Marlene Jennings fart chairmanl, Nlarna Allison ftreasurerl. Margery Pollitt lvice presi- clenti, Diane Butler lpresidentl, Betty Beachum fsecrctaryl, Marcia Dickerson lasst. sccreiaryl, ,Io Cook lprogram chairmanr, Miss Stuckey faclvisorl. Scconrl Row: ,lanct Meyers. Joyce Palmer. Judith Johnson. Darlene Wagher. Climeta Serven. Carolyn Way, Darla Wagy. Leveta Smith, Betty Palmer. lfva Ford. Third Row: Karol Smilh. Oclette Manuel, Clara Butler, Kay Brugge, Carol Turner. Dixie .lohnson, Karen Sundberg. Barbara Cossagc, Verla Smith. Fourth Row: Sharon Johnson, Martha Selph. Barbara Baggc, Elvira Blunt, Emily Carrico. Nancy Aringdale, Lucille Kitch, Vicky Schlcich, Paula Altheide, Marilyn Copeland, Sunny re urg. '03 Firsl Row: fsetzrvd! Dwight Simmons tsentinell. Billy lluwk ll'tlIJOI'iCl'i. Bob Solter fsetzmtatryl. Rolancl llofmcister tpresi- tlt-nll. Alia Phelps ftrvasurcrl. Sammi Row: Rohcrt Peterson. illfwltly Ruff. Brut-if l,iClii'l'lllf-l- Max Sali5lmfY7 TUTTY Powell. .l0l1H P1lI'lil'I'. llunny Brown, Jcrry Pug,-. Ronnie Sorrells. Tlzird R0lL'f Cont- Xiootls, Charles ffzirptfrttr-t'. Ronnie Wzigy, Ronnie Wlellhcr, ,lohn Duwtly. Jim Halley. Barry Dempsey. Loon Martins, Glen Mt-Yey. Fourth Rauf: Tom Daly. Danny Ragon, Larry Jackson, John Cltuttt-rlon. David Gustafson. John Alden. Dale Selph. Earl Slit-vkler. .lim Svlirevk. Dill ire. Absent: Ronnie Pfvwifll iViC6 presitlvnt J. Our PFA. this year, under tht- tliimztion of Wir. liit'li.ird Stin-on has ln-en at very active or- gttttamtiott. Un Scplcinhcr 16 .-1 tttzint-t roast .intl Gt-t .'li'qt1uiiitv4l meeting wus httltl tit llrxfxitrsifterfs. 'l'hie true to try to interest freshmen in joining thi- organization, Seventeen fri-flirnt-n ut-re initiaterl into thi- org.utizntion on Septeinhrr 21th, -igtiin thie year. af in pre-rioue yt-in-. ur- Npouroit-il the Annual Honwuoining lJ.utt-t-, Ylusif: or futui-lwtl hy the Dit-k Higher- ort'lioNtru .intl the vrouning of the King .intl Qin-en mme terv im- pii-e-iw. lit-frcsluncnts of cookies and punch new et-lxetl. The rookier xterm: nutile lay the F.lI..'X, girls. The junior agriculture class acvontptnticd hy Wir. Stinaon :intl Eineet 'Ili-ttvli .tttentlt-tl the ln- t-'inztlionnl l.ivt:Ht0t:k Expedition at Clxiczigo. Plans .tw living nmtle for next year! juniore to go to the lX.ttionzxl l .F.'X. Convention at Kansas City. Nliisouri. it St-t-timml Contest was ht-ltl among tht: vthtpttwrs of thin Section th tzotttptett- tm' 3300, whit-h mv- Io lw gin-n to the tvltaptter smuling in tho ltcst proposal ol' how to use this money for ltuying equip- nu-nl. littwtock. etc, Thu Avon Clmpler took it-t-ontl in this cornpctition. On Dvvetnlier 30, 21 scrap iron tlriw une ht-ht uliirh hrought ul 515. thi .l.nitt.irv 1,1 we Oiitcrtuiitcil tht' l .li.A. ttilh tlmwitig. tahle tennis untl ltingo. its-in--liitietite of pop .tml tloughnuts were Serietl. The St-t-tional Vit-e-Prt-titlmtt. Ilhnhltl Sher-kit-r. and our Presitleht. Kohthtt Ithftmti-ter. thn- t.r--t-tt tht' :ohh fm- t-ohtritttttiohf to ht-lp huy Shut- Xtumt- for desert-ing Chapter thttt Stan- Nh-ntlwtf. 'l'ht't t-ollt-:ttf-tl S35. lin Xlznvli 25th the PF.,-X. - l .ll.A. lu-lil it lhiittiiwt for their pnrentf. 'lille Patrliarrtetitttt'y l'roi'r-firm: Conti-at one ln-lil Xlttrrli 31st at. Hat anti. 'l'lirougltoul the year tht' F.F.'X. hits lu-t-n umltilig liogtroughs and telling soil to nmlu- inontw. 52 :UTU RE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA if Seated: Mrs. Brand, Lucille Kitch. First Row: ,lo Cook, Clara Butler, Kay Bagge, Barbara Bagge, Nancy Aringdale, Nancy Daley, Betty Palmer. Second Row: Mary Jean llomcr. Sharon Daly, Elaine Solter, Climeta Servcn, Doris Svnsahangh, Joan Zimmerman, Beverly Smith. Patty Powell. Karol Smith. Marna Allison. Eva Ford. Third Row: Marilyn Copeland. Dixie Johnson, Carol Turner, Betty llleachnm. Patty Carrico. Marlf-ne Jenninffs, Elvira Blunt. Vicky Schleich, Margery Pollitt, Mardall ll0flll8iSlPI'. Ij'erla Smith. Committees mak- ing plans for F.l'..-X. - F.ll..X. gy Banquet. 1 A -- 'v- F.H.A. tnemlmcrship is open lo any high 57 ,- . l' I llool girl who haf talion one setncater of Q! if . ome Economics. 'x I I fa.-an ..Q- As a money ttmkiiiff nooctl, tlurin the first Z a . - , . ttnesler, weilnul it llkjlllif slale anti vliaretl a J- I OPFILILIXS 0XllNi1lCly 520.013, In Sept:-nthoi' we hurl an ff ?-' ' , Presitlent-Lucille Kitt-ll nitiation party for this ncw incmliors. Vlfe f .-,-,f ' Vice P1'6SlllCllll'Bill'lJill'il Bagge lpccl the F.F.A. sponsor a banquet for our Secretary-Kay Baggo ,1'CIliS. ln April no lnul at slylc show antl tea Trcasuroi'-Nancy Aringclalc 1' our mothers. Pi1l'lltliNClllill'lilIlfJ0 Cook Several of the girls atlcnrlctl the Section MS' illy at Easton, Ill. i Gu! NHSS NA Phy Ed H01116, E BRAND 1, F4 ii V w- 55 i-QL. 27 5 'fwfgi , wt w yj ?J'Kffg74g,:Ef fi H XR Q hop Boys zzllz Coach f 4 gi S J 2 'W 109 ., B ji? w X LO .Sig V . Mx S S E SCL Speech 'Q-L. BOARD GF EDUCATICN Vile wish to give special credit to the rnen behind the scenes who make possihle so many of our activities Ili this we mean the group pictured above, called the Board of ljducation. They are: l. to r., Otis Williarnsoli lfverctt Carpenter, Leo fyl'li'I'Il, Victor Svhleich, Ernest Teach. Leroy Haines. Paul Turner, and D. M. Hanson. Mr. llanson Nlr. llevml and Nlrs. Chatterlon On the other hand. mf have wry qualified men who keep our school running smoothly. Assisting Mr. Rm-d and Mr. Hanson, we have our secretary. Ruth Chattvrton, who is always ready and willing to help. i I EIC-HTH GRADE Top Row: Roger Smith. Jerry Bnltcrmeier. James Day. Donalil JDLIIJIOTIOYI, Max Phelps, Cary Sorrells. Rolf Maris. Donald Cray. Secoml Row: Karen llawk. Margaret llnrner, Marilyn llilllnan. Sharon Kep- ler. Dorothy Ford. Jurlilh Griffith, Karen Sehrmlt. Third Rauf: John Pickering, Danny McCoy, Robert Farris. llarolcl Smith. Virgil Willianismun. .luhn Schreck, Carl Dagge. l n11rIlz Row: Belly Parker, Neflra Daley. Juan Slairwalt. .Imlr-ll Bailey. Danny llanson, Lee I'lufrnc-ister. Fifth Row: Rivharil Myers, Cecil 0'Yler. Roger Lenz. Wesley Chapman. Lewis Bell. David Dawily. fllarxin fXIcDaniels. Absentees: Gloria Day. Jnhn Newman. Ph Mf fs9f!!9 as fs R i.ff', 155 PM ai GRADE SCHOOL BASKETBAL Top Raw: Gary Pom-r. Vincent Butler. Gary Sorrellg. .lamc-S Day. Max Phelps, Jerry Bultermeier, DOH- alcl Cray. Rolf Maris. S1-rom! Row: John Schreck, James Capps. Carl Bagge. John Butler, David Dawdy Lewis Bell. Thin! Row: Marvin McDaniels, Ricky Palnier. I.:-e llofrnfeister. Danny llanson, Danny Mc: Coy, John Pickering, Ruger Smith. K L Y fri Pl SEVENTH GRADE Top Rllll'.' llvrmzm Svmamlr. .live Bradshaw. .lim lluwaril. Julm lillllvf. .lwlm Ruclclingx. Jim Capps. Gil' lwrl Ruhl. lilly-1' lillfhllll. Scrwrzff Row: Nancy Lnpvr. .lanwl R1-1-il. Sara IVJPIIIITSPY. Barlmara Sl1aver..l11cly l'li'l'llt'l'. l.f-la Sm-rw-n. l,LllTl1'lZ1 Hagan, ,loan Wall. Tlllifll Row: fllifluril llixim, Cary llultvrg .lim lluff. Rivharcl l,illIl14'I'. 'llml lNl1'Yvv. l71'wlrir'li Baileg Balm llumlrn-n. 'llnm l,1lI'LlIllH1'. l n11r'I11 Raw: Darla Althcirle, . Y Kay Nviimlx. Nlary Sullixan. Sllirlvy O'llcarn. Juelia Nlc'l'fllxim-y. Suv Smith. livlty .luhn. Lila Kirgan. Fifflz Row: 'llvrry llaviil. Uunalrl Smith. Ralph Wlnulm-riilgv. limlnvy illlll'I1l'l'. limlm-y Cllilili-SOD, Keith liraillvy. llimna Swingvr. Mary Nlulncrry. Absvnlce: llc-xr-rly Ki-rmil, ,. ., f-Q fa Y X-.......g-MAJ SIXTH GRADE Top Rolf: 514-wh Fvlilvivli. Bill 'l'urnCr. fllerrill Marlin. lm- Ilvmlvl. Xinvvnl Bmlvr. Disk Lfwitt. Dale l.1lrs4mi lliilm flriffilh. lxiimy Ixnz. 504-01111 Rolf: Linila Baggi-. Famlra Slii-lx. Hamlin Smith. Carol Crnwl. .lulia ,lamx l.ux'z'lla Sim-4-lls. ,loan PllI'l'llZ1SP. Drlurw liamlall. lrvm- lllunl. Tfiirfl Rum: Nlargarvt Cray. Priwilla l lllll'I'lUI1. lla-lwrali Jmws. Carol Nlycra Party llaufvm, Sliirlm- Sum-lls. lmuisc Bi-ll. Kay Cris- Svy. Ywlli lil-illvr. lffilrrllz Kimi: Hmlglrr Ryman, Billy lfnnix lflair llagfm. Dwxiin Bl'Z1ll9llHWV. .lc-rry Hmm-. Hiljllllllltl Mlnlpliwii, Cr-u1'g:e Dawmly. Trim Xllll'llIl,il1ll'j lfalliingiton. lfiflfi Rolf: Sandra Palmer. lui- Siillixan. Walnla lillflili. lrvm- Svrwn. Kay Kimliwll. C4'l'l'X ffrisnmn. lliana l,0r', Shirley Bornharl. Kari-n fflmpmnn. Farah Sclirmll. Sixtfi Rolf: Nlri. Bllllli livilll NlllI'll1'll.CLll'V Van Yelsor, Arthur Dix- em. C1-nv Yauglm. ,limmy Alllvarn. Ni-wt McCoy. Nlr. ll:-lalllml. ,fllmufzlf Dali- livnnett. FIFTH GRADE Top Row: Glenna llannnond, Patsy Bohady. Judith Young, Roh-erta Brown. Lois Jean Shepherd, Betsy Anderson. Vanita Day, Nancy Smith. Second Row: James lit-clwiz Bolwrt Swank. Jzuncs Coziahr. Dean Byerly, Michael Gregory. John Douglas, Johnson Cllapinan. Tflfrrl Roni: Priscilla Martin, Carol Steach, Mary Ann XVoll. Palrivia Stairwalt. Jaequlyn Long. linda Kay So1'vc'n. l,inda Lou Sc-rvon, Janet Huff. Fourth Row: James lliolt. Richard Dawdy, l.arry Kidwell. Donald Lindsy, Donald Wt-lwr. Fifth Row: Paul Douglas. Donovan Porter. Duane Serwn. John A. Singh-ton, Roluerta Stick. Mr, Bolmert Spirakes. Absent: Bernard Carr. Martha Dixon, Margaret Dixon. FGURTH GRADE Top Row: Gary Ray, Billy Reed, Mike McElhiney, James Kidwell, John M. Gordon. Lawrence Butler, Lee Hart, Philip Altheide, John Reed. Second Row: Joan Moore, Rita Howard, Janet Bradley, Vicki Bell, Nancy Swinger, Shirley Tackett, Judy Wisner, Shirley Yocum, Erma Cook. Third Row: Carol Crisman, Patricia Cox, Janet Vaughn, Marcena Renter, Janice Eyman, Mary Pickering, Paulette Baker. Fourth Row: Cary Myers, Ivan Martin, Alvin Martin, Ronald Howard, Janet Palmer, Nina Woolridge, Nancy Myers. Absentees: Lary Bennett, Gary Jennings. .SECOND GRADE Top Row: Bobby Bivens, Bobby Howard, Bonnie Kandall, Teddy Jennings, Dean Stick, Patrick Mc- Elhiney, Marvin Utsinger. Sefond Row: Patrick Wall, Delbert Myers, Wayne Parker, Byron Palmer, Jr., Donna Serven, Dixie Steach. Diana Schrodt, Karen Carpenter, Mrs, Manuel. Third Row: Pamela Coziahr, Reta Kay Kernal, Constance Kruzan, Patricia Randall, Kathleen Martens, Jane Capps, Janet Brown. Absent: Connie Geer. Mm-an-f V ,ry THIRD GRADE Top Row: John Pool. Steve Gregory, Gary Mixer, Robert Paradis, John Long, Chester Howard. Philip Powell. Second Row: Margaret Ann Cotter, Linda Carr, Susan Lillie, Donna Douglass, Kay Campbell, Janet Gill, Barbara Lee. Third Row: Larry Burris, Bonnie Martin. Donna Hillman, Marcia Brown, Gara Kay McKinney. Mrs. Wisner. Seated: Mary Beets, Linda Butler. Sharon Homer, Buddy Huff, Donny Byerly, Gene Hart, George McCoy. KINDERGARTEN First Row: Mrs. Williamson, Marilyn Wall, Ella Jane Mason, Stephane McKinley, E. E. Davis, Wendel Byerly, Jimmy Palmer, and Tommy Holcomb. Second Row: Jackie Alderson. Pamala Eyman, Sandra Boyle, Susan Smith, Karen Rath, Shirley Foster,and Karol Ann Krider. Top Row: Jimmy Staggs. Alan Bivens, Mikael Hamman, Jan Reid, Jerry Knapp. Bernard Potter, and Deryl Ray. FIRST GRADE Bottom Row: Margaret Helen Bagge, JoAnn Eccher, Joyce Randall, Sharon Tackett, Carol Ann Frank- hauser, Second Row: Carol Ann Hart, Jackie Shepherd. Rosalie Brown, Philojean Lockwood, Bobby Doyle, Tom Singleton, Mrs. Pat Martin. Third Row: Wayne Hillman, Tom Martens, Richard Pool, Brian Bohaty, John Staggs, Terry Lock. Absent: Linette Leigh, Herman Singleton. 3 . i hh mi itfift' f 'S ' Q L at .1 M l ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL Top Row: Mike Castle. Roger Hemy, V. Paul Smith Thomas Smith. Gary Johnson, Larry Van Velsor. Clarence Oyler, Danny Boone. Second Row: Anita Mitchell, Peggy Haynes. Barbara Gustafson, Mary Zimmerman. Loretta Zimmerman. Katherine Crowl, Mary Chapman. Becky Chapman, Kay Haynes. Third Row: .lim Dawdy, Carl Serwn, Corky Smith. Dwight Hannon. Danny Havens, Joyce Crowl. Substitute Teacher'-Mrs. Don Morgan. Absent: Terry Havens. LINCOLN SCHOOL Top Row: Charles Johnston, Cale Larson. Robert Perrlue. Larry Marshall. Robert Turner. Donnie Sor- rells. Middle Razr: Barbara Turner. Sue Solter. Limla Larson. Patricia Lenz. Connie LaCr0w, Mrs. Morgan. Front Row: Dorothy Sorrc-lls, Mary Clare Telford. Deane Marshall, Sandra Kirgan, Jean Solter. Robert Sullivan. 61 C-REENBUSH First Row: Billy Thurman, Kathleen Willard, Donna Mason. Sandy Shaeffer, Garry Boultmeir. Second Row: Larry Boultmeir, Sammy Haines, Lynda Mason, Valerie Johnson. .lean Roberts, Mary Ann Schreck. Ralph Danner, Giles Sorrells, Billy Schreck, Mrs. Holcomb. Third Row: Christine Roberts. Berl Willard, .lerry Roberts, Jimmy Gilfillen, Carolyn Shaeffer, Sandra Mason. GRADE SCHOOL CHEERLEADERS Sue Smith, Jodell Bailey, Margaret Homer, and Sharon Kepler. 62 SENIOR BABY PICTURES F5 5' 9 1 kv ,, if A ' I M1 3 HE Q 6 W. ff ,gf -wg N A. Y W' , iw xv 3 ef First Row: Malvelann Altlleicle. Ronnie Ray, June and Joanne Cray, Bud Wloorls. anml Ronnie Lankforcl. Second Row: Diane Butler. Nancy .-Xringilale. Beverly Smith, Cla-n NleYay, Dixie johnson. Dean Mitchell, and Betty AlCilClll,IIN. Tlzirrl Rout: John Alflen. junior Asquith, lilvira Blunt, Ronnie l'uwvll. and Betty Palmer. Fourth R0ll'.' Margery Pollitt, Lucille Iiitcli. Bill Yvright, Shirley Dawily. Gene Young. and Kay Bagge. Fifth Row: Karol Smith. Yum, yum, this dinner's good! Oftentimes I think we should Have told with very pleasant looks How we appreciate our COOKS. lt's Frankie here and Frankie there Itas Frankie all the day. Fm telling you, our janitor Surely earns his pay. drivers bus, less the strwfkew buS od b lmuchlong 0 . hi Tfkwc taken uS 0' it ww T o 5-we done And have 64- wh0 have ridge A, F 'E 1 :Slim W. YW? ,pm lf' saw, LN . 255 iw!-1 4 f ' 2155 3 'WW This is a picture of the Study Hall Not so big: but not very srnallg It serves as a place for a study room As well as eating for beans, soup-What no mush rooms? In this room there be Teachers and students like me, Members of Agata, F.H.A. and Boomerang Upon which we now dwell. 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