Beardstown High School - Tiger Yearbook (Beardstown, IL)

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November 22, 12 seniors took the Illinois State Scholarship test in Jacksonville and three received scholarships: Paula Woods, Milton McClure and Jim Harris. The Thanksgiving program was pre- sented by the concert band Novem- ber 27, after which a vacation of 4 days was welcomed by all. At the FHA-FFA dance held Decem- ber 20 in the high school gym, Janet Hardwick was chosen Queen and Bob Genseal was elected King. The Glee Club presented a Christ- mas program December 24 and school was dismissed until January 5, 1959. 1959 was ushered in with blustering cold, wind, and snow. Tobogganing enthusiasts took advantage of the deep hard-crusted snow and ice skaters glided over the thick ice. The higher standards set by Super- intendent H. J. Haberaecker were felt by the students on Friday, Jan- uary l6, which was a sobering ex- perience for all but a few, for it was the end of the first semester. This was the time when all could eval- uate their academic progress and set new and higher goals. In the latter part of January our basketball team took part in the Annual Mt. Sterling Round Robin tournament where we tied for 2nd place. The Glee Club added to the spirit of Christmas with the singing of carols.

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new coaches Boudreau, Williams, and Reade in August. The first day of school student coun- cil members assisted freshmen in finding their classes. The social year started with a free dance sponsored by the student council which was a big success because everybody was there. On September 18, the Beardstown football squad journeyed to Quincy to battle the Notre Dame Raiders. The Raiders succeeded in defeating our squad-but only in score. The student council was initiated this year at BHS and was repre- sented at the district meeting of all student councils in this area at Pittsfield. The council supervised Homecoming activities, March of Dimes Drive, and the pep assem- blies. The students as well as the faculty and administration have supported the council wholeheart- ediy. A great shock to the students at Brick school and throughout the school system was the sudden death of Miss Gladys Jensen, October 20. As school librarian lshe had just completed a story hour in one of the grades at Brick school when she was stricken with a cerebral hem- orrhage. She was rushed to Schmitt Memorial Hospital where she died soon after her admission, never re- covering consciousness. She had begun her work as unit librarian in the Beardstown school system this fall. Students from all the schools donated to a Memorial Fund in her honor. This money was sent to a Korean boy whom she was financially helping to educate. 1958 Homecoming activities includ- ed the coronation of Mary Lee Can- ada as Homecoming Queen, a pep rally with a big bonfire in the recre- ation park, a colorful parade on a crisp sunny day with a record num- ber of floats, a tie game held at Rushville because we were still with- out a field, and the dance highlight- ed by the popular number When the Saints Go Marchin' In. rM.m,,,,,v- ,.,.-H-Y--- s 4 Miss Ingram's room provides a good view of progress on the new building that will be finished next fall. A great shock to the students was the death of Miss Jensen, our school librarian. .R 15, .ge sudden Fall-when time was taken out to tour the Atoms for Peace mobile exhibit which visited Beardstown.

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All classes participated in the March of Dimes Talent Show promoted by the student council, January 28, and 35138.00 was collected for BHS's don- ation to the fund. February 26, the class of '59 pro- duced Down to Earth under the direction of Mrs. Walter Meyers. The original stage play was an amus- ing fantasy containing a refreshing plot. The leading parts played by Jack Quinn and Paula Woods were exceptionally good. Two days later 23 band entries lrav- eled to Waverly to the District Music Contest and won the highest ac- cumulation of points received by BHS at District for many years. ll firsts, 10 seconds and 2 thirds were received. Spring at Beardstown High School finds students poised, ready for the count down toward commence- ment. Tension is mounting as they reach the last few stagesg 4-Junior Prom, 3-Class Day, 2-Baccalauiw eate, 1-Commencement! As sen- iors are launched into the bigger world, they will streak toward their final destinations in orbits around their alma mater. The new fallen snow provided a lovely setting for old Beardstown High School. Back after a nice long Christmas vacation -semester ends and report cards are due. The Jumor Class Talent Show provided wholesome entertainment for all ages. Mr. Smith was too tired to march for dimes after being in the hula. hoop contest. I .if