Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 46 of the 1937 volume:

The Betohi 1937 � « Published by he Stnlan CHa b of (Element H'oumikLp J-fix k SckooC HA kene HA onk iA and! Studtj i (PUai BOARD OF EDUCATION T. W. Lamb, Pres. W. G. McPherson R. R. Siders A. L. Wilkinson O. E. Wright Byron Dyarman J. O. Fisher Dedication A To show in a small way, our gratitude for the effort that has been put forth, the sacrifices that have been made, and the moral support and cooperation given to help us secure a high school education, we, the Seniors of Bement Township High School, do respectfully dedicate this book to our parents. « I dietoki. Stajjj; EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ASSISTANT EDITOR Rl IS IX ESS M A N A (IKK CLUB REPORTER MUSIC EDITOR SPORTS FEATURE EDITORS CLASS REPORTERS: JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN TYPISTS ADVISORS Miss Is Mary M. Fleming Josephine Lefever Joe Ritterihouse Ruth Fay Mary Frances Vance Len Conway Marjorie Stuber, Donald Resler Mary Cornelius Edward Farrell Hollis Stout Sybil Romack. Geraldine Shaw belle Houston. Mr. Edwin Suavely a Early in September the question was brought up of the possibilities of publishing an annual in 13. T. H. S. The following committee was appointed to make investiga_ tions: Mary Margaret Fleming. Chairman: Mary Frances Vance and .Joe Kittenhouse. This committee discussed the problem with numerous publishing companies, and also with advisors of several schools that had published yearbooks. They found that a goocl book could be put out at a reasonable cost, so alter they had presented their report to the seniors, and that class had decided to sponsor the project, the committee laid plans for a sales campaign. It was decided that the best policy to avoid financial difficulties was to get the money, and then spend it. The seniors were divided into two teams. They agreed that the team which sold the most books was to be given a party by the losers. At the close of the race the returns showed that one hundred sixty-three books had been sold. This seemed a safe amount to start with, so a committee was appointed to choose nominees for the staff. When this matter had been disposed of. contracts were drawn up and work began in earnest. The class voted to name the book the Betohi. This is a traditional name in our school: it is derived from the words liEment Township High. We staff members have put in a lot of time on this project. All of us found our jobs entirely different from anything we had ever before done. We feel that we have gained something by our labors — that it has been time well spent. We hoi e that we have paved the way for future yearbooks, but above all we hope that you enjoy our finished product. We are proud to present THE 11)37 BETOHI. Page four The School H. E. Slusser SujpenintencJent • A • Willi the graduation of the class of 1037 Mr. Slusser will complete liis t nth year as superintendent of (Ik Dement schools. During these years he has Imilt up anil maintained a high standard of discipline and education for which Dement is known to all her neighbors. 11 is vital interest in the students as individuals, his cooperation in all of our undertakings, his high ideals of sportsmanship, and his good-natured attitude toward the lighter side of school life — these are a few of his characteristics for which we all respect him highly. To us it has been a privilege to have spent so much of our school life under his guidance. H'ke acuitty EDWIN SNAVELY Good nature Is stronger than tomahawks. University of Illinois — R.s. Summer Courses: Columbia — '36 Coach Physiology and Physical Education LOWELL A. IIODAM His talking is the classes' delight. University of Illinois — R.S. Summer Courses: U. of Illinois — ’35 - ’36 Agriculture RUTII R. PONDER We like her for what she is. Illinois State Normal University of Illinois James Millikin — R.S. Homo Economics HOMER FIELDS Dignified? — Until you know him. Southern 111. N. U. — R. Ed. University of Illinois — M.A. Assistant Coach Social Science PEARL SWAIM Noth ng is so contagious as a good example. Franklin College — R. A. Summer Courses: Wheaton — ’34 - 35 Latin and English ISABELLE HOUSTON Life has no blessing like a prudent friend. Monticello Seminary University of Illinois — B.A. Summer Courses: U. of California — 2G U. of Colorado — 34 English ELOISE SHAW A good laugh is sunshine in a house. Illinois Wesleyan University of Illinois — R.S. Summer Courses: Columbia — ’3(5 Mathematics and Physical Education GUY A. DAVIES Wise men argue causes. Southern III. Normal U. University of Illinois — M.A. Summer Courses: V. of Illinois — ’35 Science FRANCES CHOYCE Ready for a good time at all times. I. S. X. IT. — R. Ed. Summer Courses: Columbia — ’35 - '36 Commerce ALDEN H. TRICKEY Great effects come of industry and perseverance. University of Illinois School of Music — B. S. in Music Education. Music RUBY BUSICK She has those qualities upon which friendship depends. Graduate from Remen t Township High School — '32 Secretary Page seven Sen. ion JOHN MARKER ••Johnnie” You've got to be a football hero. Class president 1: Track 1; Football 1. 2. 3. 1; Varsity 2, 3. 1; Captain of Football 4; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4: -I?” Club 1. 2, 3; Basketball Mgr. 4. M A RGARET 11ENDRIX “Mar She looked at us and then she sighed: She's the only Senior that s dignified. „ I,. O. V. Club 1. 2: Olee Club 1: Betohi News Staff 4: Class Secretary-Treasurer 1. DONOVAN WILDMAN “Hob A youth light-hearted and content. Operetta 1. 2: Wig and Scroll Club 1. 2: Junior Play 3. SYBIL ROMACK Sib Bashful? Well, maybe. Batin Club 1. 2: Home Ec. Club 2. 1: Style Show 2, 4: Retolii Staff 1. ROBERT MEHARIS Bob” When real love attacks. it is impossible to retreat. F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. I: Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Band 1. 2. 3: dee Club 1. 2. 3: Junior Play 3. JULIA ANN DOBSON Annie” The value of jewels is not measured by size. L. o. V. 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Home Ec. Club 4. DON RESLER Sarge” What has been, has been, and I can nothing say. ulee Club B 2. 3. 1; Band 1. 2, 3. 4; Orchestra B 2. 3. 4; Operetta 1. .2 3. 4; Football 1: F. F. A. B 2; Be loll i News Staff 2: Betohi Staff 4; Senior Play 4. MARJORIE MOERY Silence is one great art of conversation. Glee Club 2: Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Style Show 2, 4. HAROLD KIRK Harry” Built for comfort and not for speed. Cerro Gordo High School: F. F. A. 1. 2. 3: Track 1. 2. 3: News Staff 2. 3: Junior 1 lay 3: B. T. H. S.—F. F. A. t; Track 4: Athletic Board of Control 4; Football 4: Senior Play 4. RUTH FAY “Ruthie” A blush is beautiful but often inconvenient. Style Show 1. 2: Home Ec. Club 1. 2: Betohi News Staff 2. 3; Wig and Scroll 2. 3: Betohi Staff 1. Page eight Sen. IonA BETTY ANDERSON •Bett” She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with. Glee Club 1; Wig: and Scroll 1 Orchestra 1, 2. 3: Batin Club 1 Batin Club Secretary 1; Orator ical Contest 1; G. A. A. 2: Drun Major 2: Operetta 2: Band 3 Junior Play 3; May Queen At tendant 3: Candidate for Home coming Queen I: Senior Play 4. EUGENE LAMB Blond le Bife is no longer if I hurry: The w orld is no better if I worry. F. F. A. B 2. 3. 4; Treasurer F. F. A. 4. EDITH PROCTOR Proc” Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Wig and Scroll 1: Bet obi News Staff 3: G. A. A. 2. 3. 4. HOWARD LINDSTROM Swede A man of few words. F. F A. B 2. 3. 4; President of F. F. A. 4. DOROTHY ARNOLD Dort” Good cheer is no hindrance to a good life. Batin Club B 2: President Latin Club 2: Glee Club B 2; Operetta 1. 2: Wig and Scroll 2. 3: Oratorical Contest 2. 2: Betohi News Staff 2. 3; Debating Club 3. DON KITSOX Kitty There’s time enough; I'll do it when I’m old. Wig and Scroll Club 2; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4. FRANCES BEFEYHR Fran Nice and neat and pleasing to meet. Wig and Scroll 1; Glee Club 1. 2: Operetta 1. 2; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Style Show 1. 2. 3. 4: Senior Play 4. JOHN EDWARD MARKUS Jake Heart trouble. and more heart trouble. Band 2; Orchestra 2; Football 1. 2. 3. 4 :Varsity 3. 4; F. F. A. 2. 3. 4; B Club 2. 3. 4: Basket- ball 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity 2. 3. 4: Basketball Cantain 3. 4: Vice- President of Class 4. FOI i E S TIN E PROBUS Frosty” A smile a day keeps the frown away. Home Ec. Club 2. 3: Style Show 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 4: Operetta 4; Betohi News Staff 4. RALPH PFEIFFER Who said gentlemen prefer blondes? Glee Club 2; Operetta 2; Football 2: F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Page nine Scn.ian.-6L PHYLLIS PETERSON Pete” And when she laughs, the whole world laughs with her. Home Ec. Club 1. 2. 3: Style Show 1. 2 3: Glee Club 1. 2: Operetta 1. 2: Junior Plav 3; Hot ohi Nows Staff 4; Senior Play 4. ROBERT GLENNON Women0 I never hoard of them. Glee Club 3; Operetta 3: F. F. A. 3. 4. GERALDINE SHAW “Gerry” She is gentle, she is shy, — but there Js mischief in her eye. Glee Club 1. 1: Operetta l. 4; I'etolii Staff 4. CHARLES BODY “Boody If work interferes with play --ouit work. Football 1. 3. 1: F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. ROW ENA CROOK Faithful, gentle, and pool, wearing the rose of womanhood. Glee Club 1; Rand 3. 4. JOE RITTENHOUSE He is a likely man with ideas of his own. Rand 1. 2: Orchestra 1. 2: Glee Club 1. 2: Operetta 1. 2: Secretary-Treasurer of ('las- 1; President of Class 2; F. F. A. 1. 2. 4: Senior Play 4. MARY MARGARET FLEMING “Mary Mar” If toil brings fame, you'll hear of me again. Rand 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1. 2. 3. I: Secretary-Treasurer of Orchestra 4: Glee Club L. 2. 3. 4: Oneretta 1. 2. 3. 4: Presidem of Glee Club 3: G. A. A. 2. 3. 4: Secretary-Treasurer of G. A. A. 3; O. A. A. Plav 4: Wig and Scroll 1. 2: L. O. V. 1: Okaw Oratorical Contest 1: County Oratorical Contest 1. 3. 1: Debating Club 3: Junior P'ay 3; May Oueen Attendant 3; All-Si are Chorus 4; Retohi News Staff 1. 2. 3. 4: Retohi Staff 4: Senior Play 4. WAYNE BRUNSON “Romeo” He that hath a beard is more than a youth, and he that hath no beard is less than a man. Junior Play 3: Football 1, 3. 4: Glee Club 1. 2. S. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. 4. M AltGC E It IT E MO N A G11A N “Get.ee” A maid of our centurv, vet most meek. Glee Club 1. CHARLES TAYLOR ‘(’balk” Slow and easy going, but lie'll g t there just the same. Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Varsity 4; Football 3. I; Varsity 4; Track •1: F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; District Poultry Judging Team 3; Alternate for State Poultry Judging Team 3: District Corn Judging Team. 4. SeriianA FRANCIS DOTY Mose Never let studies interfere with your duties. Football l. 2: Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4. MARY FRANCKS VANCE “Dolly” Tome may laugh and some may talk, but I do both forever. Band 1. 2. 3. 1: President of Band 3. 4; Orchestra I, 2. 3. I; dice Club l. 2. 3. I: Operetta 1. 2. 3. t: Latin Club 1: G. A. A. 2. 3. 4: Secretary of G. A. A. 2: President of O. A. A. 4: Play 4; Wig and Scroll 1; Home Ec. Club 2; Secretary of Home Ec. Club 2: Oratorical Contest 3. 1: Betohi News Staff 4: Betohi Staff 1; Senior Play 4: May Queen 3. JOHN NEAL “Knute” His limbs are cast in manly mould. Fool be 1 t. 2. 3. 4: Varsity 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Cub 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 2. 3. 4: Wig end Scroll 2: Betohi News Staff 3. 4: Senior Play 1. NELLIE POLLARD “Lil” A giggle, a clash, a shriek, a crash. Home Ec. Club 2: CPee Club 1. 4; Operetta 1. 4: Senior Play 4. JUNIOR MOERY “June” Good sense and good looks — both are gifts of God. Football 1. 2. 3. 4: Varsitv 3. 4: Basketball. 1. 4; Varsity 4: Operetta 1. 2: Class President 3: District Solo Contest (Trombone) 2. 3. 4; State Solo Contest (Trombone) 2. 3. 1: Senior Play 4. ROBERTA CARTER “Bobby What sweet delights a quiet life affords. Latin Club 1; Home Ec. Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 4. JUNIOR KITTEN HOUSE “Jiggs Jolly and popular and always the fame. C loo Club 1. 2; Band 1. 2. 3; Orchestra 1. 2. 3: F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. I: Grain Meet 2; District Corn Judging Team: Vice-President of Class 2: Junior Play 3: Class President 4; Senior Plav 4: Operetta 1. 2: Delegate to State F. F. A. 1. MARJORIE STUBER “Mari Whenever she speaks, a friend is gained. Glee Club 1, I; Operetta 1. 4: Home Ec. Club 2. 4: Style Show ?. 4: Latin Club 2. 3: o. . a. 3: Junior Play 3: Betohi Staff 4: Senior Play 4. LEN CONWAY “Con nie” Little but mighty. Orchestra i, 2. 3: Basketball 1, 2: Betohi Staff 4. J OSEPIIIN E LEPEVEII “Jo- Liked here, liked there, liked everywhere. Homo Ec. Club 1. 2. 3. 4: President of Home Ho. Club 3. 4; Style Show 1. 2. 3. t; Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4: Operetta 1. 2. 3. i Orchestra 2. 3. 1: Wig and Scroll 1. 3; Betohi Staff 4. Sen ion In the year 1933 A. D. fifty-three Freshmen cautiously mounted the steps of good old B. T. 11. s. Among them were the eighth grade graduates of Bement Grade School. Milmine, and surrounding rural schools. The officers elected for the first year were as follows: John .Marker, president: Virginia McGalliard, vice-president; Joe Bittenhouse, secret ary-treasurer. We were very meek and quiet this year, as the Seniors and the upper classmen were constantly reminding us of our lowly position. We were often referred to with that horrible title, “those green freshmen.” However, we did enjoy ourselves at a kid patty,” which was quite appropriate for us “young ones.” At the annual school picnic, Phyllis Petersen furnished some entertainment by falling off a boat into Lake Decatur. After being “abused all year, we welcomed out-three months vacation. Next year we assumed our duties, a year older, a little wiser, and with a more secure feeling as we tried to assume that certain superior air so characteristic to upper classmen. Still the majestic Seniors tried to “put us in our places.“ but we were older, so we offered some resistance. Nothing eventful happened that year except that one day two fun-seeking girls tied up President Joe Kittenhouse’s coat with twine siting. The other officers that year were: Junior Bittenhouse. vice-president: Veldon Tu rner, secretary -1 reasurer. We were certainly glad to gain the class title of Juniors. We felt as a separate organization, too superior to mingle with the lower classes and still feeling a bit of friendly rivalry toward the Seniors. That fall we gave a class play, “Skidding.” Junior Moery. as class president, found that it was a great deal of work to lead a class in giving a class play and also in sponsoring th“ annual Junior-Senior banquet. He found able asisstants in the persons of John Neal. vice.president, and Marjorie Stuber. secretary-treasurer. We had lots of fun at our banquet which was set in an old-fashioned garden. Since the date of this affair was the thirtieth of April, we planned it as a May Day banquet. We allowed the whole student body to vote for the May Queen. Dolly Vance, the winner, was crowned at the banquet. Three of her six attendants were Juniors. They were Betty Anderson. Mary Margaret Fleming, and Kathryn Cord. The last of our Junior year drawing to a close we had better ability to assume more and heavier responsibilities. We began to look ahead, planning for future careers and work. At last we leached that long-envied position of Senior.-. The childish practice of teasing Freshmen did not seem so entettaining as in former years. We studied harder this year and our attitude was even more serious. Hard as the girls tried during their four years, they were unable to elect a girl as class president. But they are quite willing to recognize the efficiency of the presidents they have had. Junior Bittenhouse filled this office duiing our Senior year. John Malkus served as vice-president and Margaret Hendrix kept the books and the money. Our class president was manage- of the Home-coming and several original ideas were carried out. Our class was the first one since 1926 to publish an annual. In the spring of the year we entertained the Juniors at a party. We also gave the Senior play, “The Bat in the Belfry.” the proceeds of which were used to buy an electric scoreboard for the gymnasium. We attended the Junior-Senior banquet on April 29. and also the all school picnic in the spring of the year with the rad thought in the hack of our minds that it would be our last. At last we have reached a vital turning point in life. We must part, each going his own way. taking up various occupati ns. So far those of our classmates who have roamed the farthest are Jerry Evans, who resumed his education in Los Angelos. California, and Janie-' Conley, who moved to Oche'ata. Oklahoma. Those of us who started in the Bement Grade School and continued together f r our twelve years of school life are: Marjorie Merry. Don Kitson. John Edward Malkus. Nellie Pollard, Dorothy Arnold. Geraldine Shaw, Arthur Brunson. Len Conwav. Mary Margaret Fleming. Junior Mcery. l’h'Tis Petersen. Edith Proctor, Junior Bittenhouse, Mary Frances Vance. Donovan Wildman. and Marjorie Stube-. Those starting in the Milmine school and continuing together are: Roberta Carter. Julia Ann Dobson. Frances Le-fever. Josephine Lefever. and Charles Taylor. As now we approach the crossroad at which we must part, may each one experience much happiness and success through life. In Memoriam 6Ii.3a.betk HA in e rib uneven February 26, 1921 March 31,1937 Page thirteen FIRST ROW: Marion Gardner, Blanche Day, Everett Abed. Mary Kathryn Ilendrix. Jack Slevin, Ted Davies. I'aul Fish. Forney Fuqua, Evelyn Prahl. Elton Haynes. Wilma Jackson. EvHyn Darson. SECOND ROW: Catherine Phalen. Wilford Wi’dman. Miriam Dux. Billy Hill. Fern Dindstrom. Robert Funk. Phyllis Plummer, Robert Koran. Ruth Damkin, Walter Bentley. Eulalia White. THIRD ROW: Robert Fisher. Mu' Cornelius. Richard .Ja boe, Brace McPherson. Deo Foran. Jane Camp. Robert Barson. Phyllis Metcalf Bail Clapp. Maxine Kiser. June Turner. FOURTH ROW: Amies Rvan, Elizabeth Winzonburgr-r. Dick Glennon. Marjorie Bentley. Pauline Con'in. Dnurine Conlin, John Wright. Maryhelle Neal. Donet Tracy. Pori ; Winters. Robert Hendrix. • A • uruon CfaA In the fall of 1034 B. T. H. S. welcomed forty-eight strapping youngsters, who soon became accustomed to the routine of high schorl. They were we Juniors before we had ntta'md our present dignity. Our first president was Ted Davies; our other officers were Ruth Damkin. vice-president; Forney Fuqua, secretary and treasurer. With Miss Swaim and Mr. Engle as class advisors, we entered a field of honor and the classroom of study. After we had become thoroughly acquainted with each other, we held the annual Freshman weiner roast. We also enj yed a Halloween party. For the first time we fully realized the meaning of semester exams. Those who survived all exams or had not lost courage met again in the fall of 1035. Although our number was somewhat depleted, our spirits were undaunted. We straightway elected John Wright, president; Paul Fish, vice-president; and Robert Funk, secretary and treasurer. Miss Steigman and Mr. Millikin acted as faculty helpers. Our boys did valiantly in the field of athletics both in placing men on the squad and in receiving letters. Other members of the c’ass carried themselves high in music and oratory. We held two parties during this year. And now with firm steps and stout hearts we took our places as Juniors, with Miss Ohoyce. Miss Ponder, and Mr. Hodam os class supervisors. We now hold an eminent place in the school and are determined to distinguish ourselves. We elected Paul Fhh. president; Jack Slevin. vice-president; and Forney Fuqua, secretary and treasurer. First came football. Our letter winners were: John Wright. Jack S’evin. Ted Davies. Robert Funk, Jack Wiggins, Deo Foran and Gail Claop. We ate also proud of our boys for their excel’ent basketball record. Among Okaw Valley Champions we claim Ted Davie , .lack Slevin. and Robert Funk. Other fields of activity in which our members continued to take active part are music and oratory. We presented our annual Junior Class i lav. under the supervision of Miss Ohoyce, on Thursday. November 12. in the High School Auditorium. Every one seemed to enjoy this three art comely. “Betty. Tlie Girl o’ My Heart.” The Senior Class entertained us with a party on April The climax of our Junior career was the 1937 Junior-Senior Banquet, which was held April 29, in the high school auditorium. Next September we will take our places as Seniors and endeavor to keep our high standard. e fourteen Soph.om.ant In September of 1935 about forty-five boys and girls entered upon their high school careers. Several of the more fortunate ones had an older brother or sister showing them around the school. The first few days several classes were missed, but after that it was not hard to be in the right place at the right time. The first class meeting was held under the guardianship of Miss Swaim and Mr. Engle. The following officers were elected: Edward Farrell, president: Clone Spearman, vice-president: Hetty Hill, secretary-treasurer; Allen Ball, member of the athletic board of control. When the weiner roast season arrived, this group had a weiner roast. Due to rain, it was held in the cooking room. The weiners were boiled, but as there were plenty of them, everybody was satisfied. Their candidate. Betty Hill, was chosen as Queen of the Homecoming. At the head of the parade she was carried in her throne on the shoulders of four husky freshmen. Later in the year they held a party in the South Assembly. At the end of the year they attended the annual school picnic at Lake Decatur. T i slu.W their appreciation. they presented a gift to Mr. Engle, who was leaving to fill another position. In the fall of 1936 practically this same group was back at B. T. H. S. watching the new Freshmen trying to find their places. After getting adjusted to school again, they held their first class meeting. With Miss Shaw and Mr. Davies as c'ass advisors, they elected as officers the following: Maxine Probus, president; Frances Moery. vice-prtsi-dent: Enfer Evans, secretary-treasurer: Tommy Flay, member cf the Athletic Board of Control. At their weiner roast Mother Nature was again unkind, so they had their food and frolic i:i the high school. For the Homecoming their candidate, Catherine Kintner, was chosen as Queen. Tom Clark and A Pen Ball were members of the Okaw Valley Champion basketball squad. Wo are now looking forward to our Junior year. FIRST ROW: Marietta Ram bo. John Hendrix, Rosanna Fleming, EJwin Kanitz. Francos Moery. Tommy Ray. Maxine Piobus, Filler Evans. Lucille Weber. Paul Lamb. Betty Hill. SECOND ROW: Dale Redman. Betty Flory. Edward Farrell. Virginia Warner. Rachel Lamb. Doit Fish. Loretta Scott. Tom (Mark. Lola H.unman. Helen Plummer. THIRD ROW: Chai lotto Lefever. Kenneth Fristoe, Catherine Kintner. Allen Ball. Margaret Tynan. Ted Romaclt. Elzora Smith. Lloyd Minor, June McCrary. FOURTH ROW: Dorothy Brown, Cordon Hopper. Jack Wiggins. Herbert Morgan. Dean Medaris. Robert Lane. Lester Hotz, Dale Kirkland. Junior Fav. Lois Hill. Monica Hinton is not in the picture. FIRST ROW: Glen Gorrell, Karl Sebrlng. Rolla Van Matre. Howard Moore. Robert Brit- tenhani. George Loud-nback. Jim Raglan. Scott' Wilkinson Robert Moore. Dale Jackson. John Foran, Barney Slevin, Fred Lux. Warren Hendrix. SECOND ROW: Mary Belle Le-fever. Julia McCullough. Dorothv Bruce. Lena Cornelius. Lois Spooner. Emily Vance. Norma Rosier. Mary Redman. Marjone Funk. Cecelia Monaghan. Bette Hainev, Marv Brandenburg. Bernadine Conway. Luella Wiggins, Gloria Larson. THIRD ROW: Betty Doty. Helen Lamkin. Irene Flennikin, Mary Conlin, Hollis Stout. Leah Hotz. Margaret Winzenburgor. Gertrude Norberg. Jean Brittenham. Helen Porter. Marjorie Rogue. Ruby Fay. Dorothv X al. Mattie Nichols. Barbara C ook. FOURTH ROW: Charles Ray. Bud Warner. Ralph Rose, Elvin Neathery. James Scott. Everett Wildman. Stanley Sutnhen. Robert Driskill. Carl Morgan. Robert Still. Warren Metcalf. Billy Proctor. Ralph Clark. Harley Day. Kenneth Fisher is not in the picture. • A • he km.an. C aA On the eleventh day of September, 1937. Bement Township High School welcomed fifty-eight freshmen. They industriously entered their places with much enthusiasm. On the fifteenth day of September they elected Jimmy Raglan to serve as president. George Loudenback as vice-president. Scotty Wilkinson as secretary-treasurer, and Kenneth Fisher as member of athletic board cf control. They have not regretted their choice at any time during the term. Under the supervision of the class advisors. Miss Swaim and Mr. Fields, they pre. pared a float to compete for a prize in the homecoming parade. The homecoming was celebrated on October the twenty-third with a parade, a pep meeting, and the crowning of the queen. The Freshmen chose Emily Vance as their candidate for queen. They also took part in the pep meeting by putting on a stunt. We must not leave out the Freshman party. A large group was gathered together for a few hours of fun. They played games in the gym and then when tired restored their vigor by eating hot boiled weiners. Barney Slevin. a member of the Freshman class, has proved to be one of the highest scoring boys on Bfment’s regular basketball team. He helped to win a trophy in the Okaw Valley Tournament. Some of the other freshmen who were on the squad are Billy Proctor. Charles Ray. Kenneth Fisher. Harley Day, Glen Gorrell, Ralph ( lark, and Everett Wildman. Along with the athletes we must include the freshmen hoys who played on the football team. John Foran. Junior Moore, Kenneth Fisher, Da!e Jackson, and Ralph Clark, received letters this year. Besides the regular class work, several freshmen have chosen other ways in which to spend their time. Some are enrolled in the Girls’ and Boys' Glee Clubs. Several are members of the high school band and orchestra. The girls taking cooking or sewing are enrolled in the Home Economics Club. The boys who take soils and crops are enrolled in the F. F. A. Club. Activities Page seventeen HWlxen and! (Rlppeni FI KST ROW: Frances Le fever. Julia Ann Dobson. Marjorie Stuber, Sibyl Koinnck, Josephine Le fever, June McCrary, Betty Hill. Mary Belle Lefever. Frances Moery. Marietta Kambo. Maxine Probus. SKtXJND ROW: Luella Wiggins, Betty Flory, Rosanna Fleming. Mary Redman, Catherine Kintner. Rachel Dumb. Margaret Tynan. Lois Jean Spooner, Lena Mae Cornelius. Charlotte Lefever. Betty Doty. THIRD ROW: Betty Jean Hainey, Marjorie Funk. Mary Conlin. Leah Hotz. Marjorie Bogue, Miss Ponder. Helen Lamkin, Mattie Nichols, Ruby Fay. Dorothy Bruce, Julia McCullough. Marjorie Moery Is not in the picture. Outline anmtnA Amtnxca FIRST ROW: Charles Ray. Robert Hendrix. Dick Glennon, John Hendrix. Robert Medaris. Robert Funk. Howard Lindstrom. John Neal. Eugene Lamb, Wilford Wihlman, George Loudenback, Billy Proctor. Harley Day, Glen Gorrell. Warren Hendrix. SECOND ROW: I)onet Tracy. Dale Jackson. James Scott. Dale Redman. Elvin Ncathcry, Carl Morgan. John Koran, Kenneth Fristoe. John Wright. Gail Clapp. Dale Kirkland. Everett Wildman, Junior Fay. Paul Lamb. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hodam. Ralph Pfeiffer. Stanley Sutphen, Howard Moore. Rolla Van Matre. Marion Gardner. Charles Body, John Marker. Dean Medarts, Paul Fish. Vurdette Wildman. Charles Taylor. Junior Moery. FOURTH ROW: Donald Rosier. Robert Glennon. Robert Brittenham, Harold Kirk. Billie Liestman. John Malkus. Robert Larson. Everett Abel. Jack Slevin, Junior Riltenhouse. Wayne Brunson. Joe Rittenhouse, Leo Foran. Wixtn and! (Rippen.4 PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER SPONSOR Josephine Lefever June McCrary Hetty Hill Mary Belle Lefever Miss Ruth Ponder The home economics club has spent many happy evenings together discussing such things as customs of Mexico, making summer vacations profitable, and wrapping gilts attractively. Girls who are taking some course in home economics are eligible to be members of the club. Because the classes in this department are large this year, the club membership has been greatly increased. This organization met at four o'clock on the second Wednesday of each month. In the early part of the term, the girls initiated the new members into the club. This event is eagerly anticipated—especially by the older club members. On the fwenty-sec and of December the members of the club sponsored a Christmas Program for their mothers. The play. The Christmas Ghost. was followed by readings and songs. At this program each girl presented her mother with a gift which she made in her classwork. The style show sponsored l y the home economics club was the last event of the year. In this, garments which had been made by members of the sewing classes were modeled. • A • utune cmmen-k o| Qmemca PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER SPONSOR Howard Lindstrom Robert Eunk Eugene Lamb Robert Medaris Mr. Lowell Hodam The Future Farmers of America is an organization made up of boys studying vocational agricultural. The local chapter is affiliated with state and national organizations. The emblem of the club Is shown on the E. E. A. pin. The boys of the club try to meet at least once a month to discuss the problems and activities of the farm. This organization is very active in judging contests of all kinds. One of the big events of the year is the initiation of the new members of the club. This is usually held sometime in November. The other big event is the father and son baquet which is sponsored by the E. E. A. boys. This banquet was held on March 30 at 0:30 o'clock in the high school gymnasium. The following program was enjoyed; INVOCATION Reverend Adams VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE AS A YOUNG MAN SEES IT Marion Fish VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE AS ADDRESS • REPORT OF E. E. A. ACTIVITIES REPORT OF LOAN FUND BENEDICTION DADS SEE IT Thomas Redman Reverend Hopper Robert Medaris T. W. Lamb Reverend Anderson Page nineteen Qi.n£ ' Q£ee C£ub FIRST HOW: Agnes Rvan, Kvelyn Prahl. Rachel Lamb. Frances Moery. lU-tt Charlotte Lefever. June McCrary. Josephine Lefever. SW’ONI) Vance. Lois Spooner, Helen Porter. Mary M Catherine Kintner. Rosanna Fleming, Mary Frances Fleming. Jane Camp. Marjorie Stuber, Roberta Carter. lOmily Vance. Mr. Trickey. ROW: Betty Jean Hainey. Mar Conlin. Marjorie Funk, Lola llamniau. Loretta Norma Resler. Hollis Stout. Maxine Probus. June Turner. Marietta Ramin . FOCKTH lOlizabeth Winzenburger, Mary K. Hendrix. Irene Flennikin. Phyllis Metcalf. M Winzenburger, Marjorie Rogue, Nellie Pollard. Forestine Probus, Geraldine P.ernadine Conway. v Hill. ROW: arga ret THIRD Scot i. R W: � rgaret Shaw, ee C£ub FIRST ROW: Robert Hendrix. John Hendrix. Scotty Wilkinson. Billy Hill. Catherine Kintner. Don Resler. John Neal. I aul Lamb. Don Kitson. SKCOND ROW: Ralph Clark. Doit Fish. Georg Loudenbaek, Wayne Brunson. Forney Fuqua. Lloyd Minor. Fred Lux. Mr. Trickey. THIRD ROW: Jim Raglan. Robert Fisher. Ted Davies. Vurdette Wildman! Rolla Van Mat re. Stanley Sutphen. Billy Proctor. Qdee C£ub Officers of the Girls’ Glee Club PRESIDENT Frances Moery VICE-PRESIDENT Betty Hill SEC RIOT A11V - T R10 A S17 RER Catherine Kintner LIBRARIAN Rachel Lamb REPORTER Evelyn Prahl Officers of the Boys’ Glee Club PRESIDENT Billy Hill VICE-PRESIDENT Don Reslcr SECRETARY.TREASURER John Hendrix LIBRARIAN REPORTER DIRECTOR Scotty Wilkinson John Neal Alden II. Trickey Both clubs have been very active all during the school year. The girls met on Monday and Thursday morning at 8:15. The boys met on Wednesday and Friday mornings. In December we made our first public appearance in our Operetta. Tune In. This had quite a clever plot and with both groups putting their best singing and acting into it Tune In was a grand success. In the first act the girls wore pretty formals ami the boys tuxedoes. The second and third acts took place at a New Year's Eve Party, so both boys and girls wore masquerade costumes. The cast was as follows: Kasper Kroggins, George Loudenback: Mrs. Kroggins. Maty M. Fleming: Jean Kroggins, Jane Camp: Joe Brown. John Neal: Jerry Kennedy. Don Resler: Mitzi. “Dolly Vance: Tilly. Kate Kintner: Milly, Rosann Fleming: Billy, Frances Moery: Dave. Ted Davies: Bob. Bob Fisher: Archibald Throckmorton, Wayne Brunson: Lysander Phipps. Paul Lamb. Kasper Kroggins. czar of the cod-fish industry, and Jerry Kennedy, his Advertising Manager, have decided to tell the world about Kroggins Kippered Kodfish via radio. Joe Brown, operator of VVTNT. is putting on a test broadcast for them. If this test is successful, the resulting contract will enable him to keep up the payments on the station. The mystery soprano, who is to he starred on the program, turns out to he Mrs. Krcggins who has considerably more ambition than talent. Jerry promises to keep her off the air. lie devises a scheme which keeps Mrs. Kroggins from singing, letting Mitzi,” a telephone operator, sing in her place making the program a success, but at the same time placing Joe and Jerry on the wrong side of the Kroggins. With several comic scenes and songs the operetta finally comes to a happy ending for everyone involved. This year Margaret Winzenburger. Mary M. Fleming, and Dolly Vance represented our school in the All State Chorus which was held at Champaign November 4-G. The next activity carried on by the combined clubs was the Annual Spring Festival held in Crrro Gordo. Each school in Piatt County was represented by about fifty students. We sang Calvary and Nightfall.” sung to the tune of Liszt’s Liebe-straum. Everyone seemed to enjoy the Russian melody, “Dark Eyed Russian Girl. The novelty number was the negro song. Liwdy. What A Lonesome Day. The other numbers were In the Gloaming, With You. Dear.” and A Garden Lullaby sung to the well known tune. Barcarolle. The festival has been an annual affair since 11)33. It was attended by a large crowd, and judging by the applause given us. we believe the people enjoy the old familiar songs. The last time we made our public appearance was at our Spring Concert. May 7. We used the same songs as were sung at the festival. We all feel that the Glee Clubs have made real progress this year. Page twenty-one di. H - M. S. (Rand Identification by Instrumentation for Band and Orchestra CLARINETS: Dolly Vance. Don Resler, Mary K. Hendrix, Barbara Camp, Emily Vance. Billy Hill. Marietta Kainbo, Margaret Winze n burger, Gordon Hopper. Rowena Crook, Ruth Lamb, .Timmy Fairbanks. Betty Landis. TRUMPETS: Edwin Kanitz. Jane Camp. Frances Moery, Betty Hill, Robert John R. Hendrix, Norma Resler. E. FLAT HORNS: Mary M. Fleming, Rosanna Fleming, Peggy Moery, Mildred Bob Scott, Burton Tatnun. TROMBONES: Junior Moery, George Loudenback, Marjorie Funk, Mary Belle Kenneth Fisher. BASSES: Doan Mcdaris, Bob Loudenback, Ralph Clark. DRUMS: Scotty Wilkinson. Bob Mcdaris, Billy Proctor. BARITONES: William Fleming, Leland Crook, George SAXOPHONES: Lois Jean Spooner, Betty Flory. FLUTES: Warren McPherson, Francis Lincicum. Helen VIOLINS: Robert Driskill, Scottj Wilkinson, Josephine Driskill, Marker, Lefovor, I lerbert Vance. Schuh. Doit Fish. Bruce. Lefe er. (’mok. BASSOON: T V M I A NI: MARIMBA Marjorie Funk. Barbara Marjorie Rogue. Charlotte Lcfevcr. Catherine Kintner. BASS CLARINET: Enfer Evans. DIRECTOR: ALTO CLARINET: Elton Haynes. OBOE: Bernadine Conway. E. FLAT CLARINET: Marjorie Lamb. PIANO: Bernadine Conway. Alden II. Trickey. Page twenty-two (EiaricH Officers PRESIDENT Mary Francos Vance VICE-PRESIDENT Don Resler SECRETARY-TREASURER Emily Vance LIBRARIAN Edwin Kanitz Ret oh i is very proud of her band. In the fall all the members donned their uniforms and cheered the team at football games by marching between halves of games and playing peppy marches at the quarters. A pep band composed of twenty-four members played at all the homo basketball games. At our annual Turkey Day football game, both the Bement and Monticello bands played together at the half. Their hands were so cold and stiff it was a miracle that any notes came out. but being musicians, they stuck it out” and helped pep the crowd. This year there are fifty-five in our band. This number is made up by both grade and high school students. The school purchased a new French Morn. Baritone, and Bells this year, which all help to improve the tone of the band as well as the appearance. In January we played over radio station WILL with the Urbana High School Band. Since it was the week of the National Band Clinic. Joe E. Maddy from Michigan and Ray Dvorak, former director of the I', of I. band, directed the combined bands in the marches. My Hero. and His Honor. Two years ago our suits were bought by our Band Parents Association and have been worn many times to everyone’s delight since they are bright purple and white, capes, trousers, and caps. Again this year the members wore them to the district contest held in Clinton, where we placed in second division. The Annual Spring Concert was held May 14. The band lost only five of its members by graduation this year. Those band mem. bers who will be back in school next year are planning to practice during the summer, thus assuring Betohi of another good band next year. fcnAemMe Officers PRESIDENT Junior Moery VICE-PRESIDENT B°n Resler SECRETARY-TREASURER Mary Margaret Fleming LIBRARIAN Edwin Kanitz REPORTER Mary Frances Vance The orchestra consisted of eighteen members. We met twice a week. Tuesday and Thrusday. This year we met as an orchestra some days and as ensembles other days. The ensemble work was new and very intere ting. Each of the groups met in different rooms and worked up their pieces. A member of each group took charge and helped the rest. A selected number, as an orchestra, got to play for different activities such ns the Junior Play. Operetta and Commencement. Exercises. The violin ensemble was composed of: Robert Driskill, Josephine Lefever, Scotty Wilkinson. Marjorie Funk, and Barbara Crook. The first of the year wc had what we called a Clarinet sextette. Although we had over six members in it. we had just six parts. Bass Clarinet. Enfer Evans: Alto Clarinet. Elton Haynes; B Flat Clarinets. Mary Francos Vance. Don Resler. Mary Kathryn Hendrix, Elizabeth Winzenburger, Emily Vance, and Margaret Winzenburger. A Clarinet quartette went to the District Contest. They were Mary Frances Vance, Don Resler, Emily Vance, and Margaret Winzenburger. They played a Southern medley “Alabama Sketches. The quartette placed in first division which enabled them to go to the state contest. The cornet quartette was made up of Edwin Kanitz. Jane ('amp. Frances Moery, and Betty Hill. We had also a brass quartette including Junior Moery. Trombone: Mary Margaret Fleming, French Horn: George Louden back. Baritone; and Edwin Kanitz. Trumpet. Our orchestra was smaller this year than in previous years, but the ensemble work was very interesting and could be carried out by only a few at a time. Page twenty-three Content Winn.£n SEATKD: Kmil Vance, Mary Margaret Fleming. Jane (’amp. STANDING: Catherine Kintner. Junior Moery. Donald Hosier. Margaret Winzcnburger. Jim Raglan. Mary Frances Vance. State Sollo Content Bet oh i was proud to have so many students entitled to enter the state solo contest held in Champaign April 22 and 23. Junior Moery entered on trombone, playing the Grenadier” by Hardy, and placed in second division. Catherine Kintner placed in second division on the marimba. There were just fourteen marimbas, but all of them were exceptionally good. Catherine played the Raymond Overture. Jane Camp is the only one that placed in the first division. Her solo was Mac-Dowell’s Conceit Etude. There were sixty pianos entered. The claiinet ensemble. Dolly Vance. Don Resler, Emily Vance and Margaret Win-zenburger. which placed first in the district contest, was unable to enter the state, but they had worked selections, Alabama Sketches, by Cohen to a fine finish. Elizabeth Winzenburger was entitled to enter this contest. Her piece was Impromptu.” by Schubert. Out of every ten that entered the district on a certain instrument, one was entitled to go to the national. Although we had no national entries this year, we realize that most of these above musicians are lower classmen, so we're looking forward to future honors. Onatonica? Content In the local contest held on March 19. in the Dement High School Auditorium, there were only five entrants. Those who participated in dramatic readings were Mary Margaret Fleming, first place winner, Marjorie Stuber, and Grace McPherson, who I laced second and third, respectively. Jimmy Raglan placed first in humorous readings with Mary Frances Vance placing recond. Mary Margaret Fleming and Jimmy Raglan represented Dement in the Piatt County Oratorical Contest, which was held on March 24 in the Dement High School Auditorium. Jimmy placed first in the humorous readings, and Mary Margaret received fourth place in dramatic readings. Page twenty-four Dramatics dietty, tke Qinft O' Meant The three act comedy. Betty, the Girl O’ My Heart.” by Katherine Kava-naugh, was presented by the Junior Class on November 12, 1936, in the Be-ment Township High School Auditorium. The cast was as follows: Marie, the maid Mrs. Jenkins, the housekeeper Martin, the butler Mrs. Graves Elizabeth, her daughter Betty Jerry Carmichael Peter Graves Director Miss Frances Choyce Phyllis Plummer Wilma Jackson Elton Haynes Jane Camp Grace McPherson Ruth Lamkin Robert Fisher Billy HIM Tke Otken Qko t” The Girls’ Athletic Association gave a three act mystery play. “The Other Ghost” by Helen Monsell, in Bement High School Auditorium on February 11. 1937. The cast was as follows: Hester Thorpe M. I)., who rents Care-Free Cabin Mary M. Fleming Eudora Benning, her friend Mary Frances Vance Sylvia Kirkland, their friend Rosanna Fleming Tabitha Moore. Sylvia’s nurse Margaret Winzenburger Lizzie Gordon, mountain girl Joyce Pennirnar. who likes to be lazy Nancy Jerome, who wants to see a ghost Annette Sale, who has been abroad Grace Gibson, who likes her fun Lucy Morrison, who helps unravel mystery Director Miss Eloise Shaw Wilma Jackson Jane Camp Catherine Kintner Mary Conlin Luella Wiggins Emily Vance Tke (Etat in tke die ni Tn the high school auditorium on May twentieth, the senior class presented the three act mystery-comedy, “The Bat In The Belfry,” by Lawrence Worcester. The cast was as follows: William B. Wescott D. D.. pastor Donovan Wildman Wayne Westcott, his son Junior Rittenhouse Dr. Gilbert Henry, an old friend of the Westcott’s Donald Resler Amy, maid at the parsonage Marjorie Stuber Jean Faelton Mary Frances Vance Marjorie Faelton Sisters and next door Arlene Faelton neighbors of Helen Faelton Westcott’s. Lorina Loring, writer of mystery thrillers Bill Brown, detective of U. S. Secret Service The Duke of Picadilly, Visitor to Sleepy Valley Madame Nona, a crystal reader Ulysses Farragut Chattle Wattle, detective The Red Robe Mr. X Director Miss Isabelle Houston Frances Le fever Betty Anderson Mary M. Fleming Phyllis Petersen Joe Rittenhouse Harold Kirk Nellie Pollard Junior Moery ?????? 9 7 7 7 ? 7 Page twenty-five JJRS.T R2W: hU(“,,a Wiggins. Grace McPherson. Lois Hill, Catherine Kmn.r.r l‘leming. Hetty Hill. Mary Frances Vance. Wilma Jackson. Xornia Kesler Pauliiie on Sf Launne Conhn SfcX.OXI) KO V: IScrnadine Conway. MarybHb Neal Marjorie ItenHev’ Lndy Vance. Jane Camp, Marietta Rambo. Edith Proctor. Marv rn. HusBetV1 IGory. Elizabeth mzenburger. Helen Plummer. THIRD ROW: Marjorie Rogue 1' Marv Oonlin. Margaret inzenburger. Mattie Xichols. Helen Porter Marv Mnr rl? i'm M ' Miss Shaw. Rachel Lamb. Blanche Day. Elzora Smith. Lena ComcllSs MttPRarot ,om,n - • AC Qin2 ' thietic Aiociatlcm PRESIDENT Mary Frances Vance VICE-PRESIDENT Betty Hill SECRET A RY-TREASURER Wilma Jackson SPONSOR Miss Eloise Shaw The Girls’ Athletic Association of the Bement Township High School is now three years old. They were organized in 11 34 under the supervision of Miss Dorothy Steig-man. During this past year. Miss Eloise Shaw, through her energy and cooperation, has helped the club to continue its active program. Any girl who is willing to cooperate with the rules of the club is eligible to be a member. The group has a very active program which consists of volleyball, basketball. and baseball. During the early spring months the girls play baseball out of doors thus affording an opportunity for health and pleasure. Most of the winter months are spent playing basketball. The girls are divided into different teams and at the end of the season they have a basketball tournament. The early fall months are spent playing volleyball. Although the girls do not play this game very long, they enjoy it immensely. The G. A. A. held a play day on October 17. at which they entertained their Lov-ington and Monticello G. A. A. friends. During the day, they played basketball, soccer. and baseball. The girls were divided into groups with the senior members acting as head officials for the games. A prize, which was a small souvenir basketball or football with a ribbon on it, was given to each girl on the winning team. The members sell candy and taffy apples at basketball games and in the corridor during the noon hour. This money is used to help send the most active members camping on Lake Bloomington. They are chosen according to their willingness to help the3 association, their sportsmanship, and their adherence to health rules which they are asked to carry out. In order to help fill the treasury box. the G. A. A. gave a three act mystery play, “The Other Ghost.” on February 11. This money also will be used to help send their members camping. The club hopes they will be able to send more girls than they ever have before. FIRST ROW: Walter Bentley, Wayne Brunson, Jack Slevin, Charles Body. John Wright, John Neal. John Marker, Leo Foran, Charles Tavlor. Harold Kirk. Ro! rt Koran Juni«-r Moery. SIOCOXI) ROW: Mr. Fields. Assistant Coach: Manager Klmcr Bye, Bale Kirkland. Richard Jarboe. Gail Clapp, Ted Davies. John Malleus, Robert Funk. Robert Fisher, Kenneth Fisher, Paul Fish. Allen Ball. Mr. Suavely. Coach. THIRD ROW: Tom Clark. Howard Moore. Bonet Tracy, Kenneth Fristoe. Tommy Ray. Robert Bam-. Doit Fish. Forney Fuqua. Enfer Evans, Ralph Clark, Bale Jackson. • ▲ • ootbaCC Our new coach. Mr. Edwin Snavely. assisted by Mr. 11. H. Fields, developed a fine football team from a small, light squad of players. Playing a nine game schedule, his team won five, lost four, and finished fourth in the Okaw Valley Conference. The first game was played on September 25 at Taylorville. Although the Purple and White lost this first game 13 to 0. they displayed a tight, rugged defense throughout. The following week. October 2. Element played the first borne game of the season. They won over the much heavier Geoigetown eleven, 6 to 0. Coach Snavely’s boys travelled to At word for the next encounter on October 0. and were victorious, 12 to 0. In the second home game played on October 16 the Purple and White Grldders were pitted against Shelbyville. After a very hard fight. Snavely’s team was on top of a 15 to 13 score, winning by the narrow margin of a safety. The annual homecoming game was played the following week with Xewrnan. Element was defeated In this game 20 to 6. Armistice Day found Coach Snavely and his team invading Sullivan. This game Element tcok from the “Reds,” by the close score of 7 to 6. The annual Thanksgiving game was played on the home field. Monticello displayed a brilliant passing attack and emerged on the long end of a 26 to 0 count. On December 1. two hundred football fans gathered in the basement of the Meth. odist Church to pay honor to Coach Snavely and his Bement High School football team. The principal speakers were Wally Roettger. Illinois baseball coach, and Captain El Sayre and Cliff Kuhn of the University of Illinois football team. Fifteen players were awarded large B s and eighteen received reserve letters. The large. B’s went to Captain John Marker. John Malkus, John Neal. Junior Moery. Charles Taylor, Charles Body, Harold Kirk. Wayne Brunson. Jack Slevin. Jack Wiggins, I,eo Foran, Gail Clapp and Manager Allen Ball. Reserve letter awards went to Walter Bentley. Robert Foran. Don Tracy, Paul l«'ish. Doit Fish. Kenneth Fristoe. Robert Fisher. Tom Ray. Richard Jarboe. Forney Fuqua, Dale Kirkland. Howard Moore, Tom Clark. Robert Lane, Enfer Evans, Ralph Clark, and Dale Jackson. Page twenty-seven FIRST ROW: Tom Clark. Junior Moery. Jack Slevin, Robert Funk. John Neal. John Malkus. Ted Davies. Charles Taylor. Allen Rail. Barney Slevin. SECOND ROW: Mr. Suavely. Glen Gorrell. Raul Lamb. Everett Wildman. Kolia Van Matre. Manager John Marker. Robert Still. Lloyd Minor. Billy Proctor. Charles Ray. Mr. Fields. THIRD ROW: Gordon Hopper. Kenneth Fisher. Dean Medaris. Tommy Ray, Forney Fuqua, Herbert Morgan. John Foran. Marion Gardner. Harley Day. • A ® diaikettraM The 1930-37 basketball season was a most successful one for Bement. Our new coach, Mr. Suavely, developed a team that won th« Okaw Valley Tournament, placed second in the conference race, and was runner-up in the regional tournament. This team, lacking height and an adequate supply of reserves, beat every team in the Okaw Valley. Bement's Purple cagers opened the season with a pair of victories. DeLand was defeated 31-13 and Georgetown fell. 25-22. Then with a little hard luck and strong opponents Bement bowed before Hammond, Longview. Clinton. Tolono, and Shelbyville. Coach Snavey’s hardwood performers then got down to business and won the next six conference starts before being stopped. Areola was the first victim, going down 30-26. Atwood was stopped 29-15, and Newman met defeat 41.16. Back on the home court. Bement outlasted Tuscola. 33-23. Cerro Gordo, the foe in the next encounter, was put down 19-14. In a rough and tumble game on the home floor, Bement toppled Monticello 30-18. Shelbvville defeated the local quintet for the second time, 26-16. Snavely’s five next met Cerro Gordo and added another victory. 34-14. The last conference game was played at Monticello. A win over the Sages would have assured Bement of a tie with Villa Grove for the conference championship. However. Hannah’s basket in the last five seconds of play nipped Bement 27-25 Tounnament (P ai£ During Christmas vacation, the B. T. H. S. basketball team played in the Paxton consolation tournament. After being defeated by Paxton in their first start, the Purple and White won from I.oda. Tolono, then took a close 37 to 35 decision. The Okaw Valley Tournament was played at Areola, February 3-6. The Snavely five was given a slim chance against such teams as Villa Grove. Shelhyville, and Monticello. Bement’s first opponent was Shebyville who fell 28-23. Next came Cerro Gordo, who drew a bye, and they went down before the Purple’s pace. 20-14. In the semi-finals, played in the afternoon. Arthur lost to the Snavely Quintet. 21-16. Although tired but happy. Bement. with the aid of Junior Moerv’s five baskets, defeated Oakland 31-23 to annex the title. The B. T. H. S. basketball team entered the Tuscola Regional tournament where they emerged with second honors. Lovington was trimmed in the initial game. 39-17 and Villa Grove conference winners, was next in line for the Purple and White. They were defeated 15 to 12. In the finals Brocton defeated Bement. 26 to 22. As runner-un in the Tuscola regional, the Purple Quintet was assigned to the strong Springfield sectional tournament. Athens, who later won the tournament, was Bement's first opponent. The Purple Cagers tied the score at 17 all in the third quarter, but Athens outscored the Bementers in the final period 12-2 to win the game 29-19. age twenty-eight Cl I ounnamtrit JOHN MAI.KUS—“Juke, a six foot Senior, acted as captain for the 1936-37 team. He was an excellent rebounder and his height enabled him to control the ball on offense. JACK SLEVIN—Jack, another Junior, is a very accurate shot, both at Ions: range and close one handers. CHARLES TAYLOR—“Chalk.” probably the calmest player on the team, was outstanding for his ability to guard closely without fouling. TOM CLARK, ALLEN BALL, ception of John Neal, will be a sub than it does to be a star. TED DAVIES—Ted, a Junior, is a player we enj y watching perform for he keeps a cool head even in the most exciting moments of the game. HARNEY SLEVIN—To see him play you wouldn't believe he is only a Freshman. Although rather small, Barney’s speed and accurate shooting were great assets to the team. JUNIOR MOERY- Because of his brilliant shooting in tin Okaw Valley Tournament. this Senior was able to capture a berth on the first team. JOHN NEAL, and BOB FUNK—These subs, with the ex-back next year. It is said that it takes more grit to be FIRST ROW: Blanche Day. Wilma Jackson. Rosanna Fleming, Mary Margaret Fleming. Miss Houston. Phyllis Petersen. Kathryn Cord. Fdith Proctor. SECOND ROW: Forcstine Probus. Marjorie Stubcr. Maxim Probus. Jane Camp. Margaret Hendrix. Pauline Conlin. Laurine Conlin. THIRD ROW: Mary Frances Vance. Wilford Wildman. Doit Fish. Robert Fisher. John Neal. John Wright. Elton Haynes. Charlotte Lefever. • A • dittoki Stajjjj EDITOR Mary Margaret Fleming ASSISTANT EDITOR Robert Fisher BUSINESS MANAGER John Neal ASSISTANT BUSINESS MANAGER John Wright NEWS Rosanna Fleming, Jane Camp PERSONALS Marjorie Stubcr. Charlotte Lefever, La urine Conlin DEPARTMENTALS Blanche Day. Edith l’roctor. Forestine Probus SPORTS Elton Haynes, Doit Fish. Wilford Wildman GIRLS’ ATHLETICS Wilma Jackson FEATURES Mary Frances Vance, Maxine Probus. Pauline Conlin TYPISTS Kathryn Cord, Phyllis Petersen. Margaret Hendrix ADVISOR Miss Isabelle Houston This group of journalists meets every Tuesday morning to write up the items concerning school activities of the week. The “Betohi News was started in the fall of 1928 under the supervision of Miss Isabelle Houston. The purpose of this paper is to let the public know what is happening about the school.. This news is published in the local paper through the courtesy of the Bement Register. Since there were several interested in journalistic work this year, the staff was en'arged. There were three members put on the departmental, personals, features, and sports where there have usually been two. During the first semester, two editors in each department gathered and wrote up the items. At the beginning of the last semester one person in each of these four departments gave his job over to someone who had not served. Charlette Lefever took over Marjorie Stuher’s place in writing personals. Blanche Day was given Edith Proctors's place in the departmental. Maxine Probus took Mary Frances Vance’s place in writing features. Margaret Hendrix was given Kathryn Cord’s job as typist. At the close of the fo tball season Doit Fish was substituted for Wilford Wildman as sports writer. Page thirty Senicm W'dft I. Charles Taylor, do will and bequeath my athletic ability to Donet Tracy. I. Ruth Fay, do will and bequeath my talking: ability to Fern Lindstrom. I, Harold Kirk, leave my “booming voice” to Elton Haynes. I. John Malkus, will and bequeath the care of Catherine Kintner to Robert Hendrix. I. Marguerite Monaghan, do leave my snapping blue eyes to Catherine Phalen. 1. Josephine Lefever. do leave my jolly disposition to Leo Koran. I. Nellie Pollard, leave my patent on giggling to Richard Jarboe. I. Edith Proctor, do leave my willingness to work to Water Bentley. I. Forrestine Probus. do will and bequeath my good intentions to reduce to Blanche Day. I. Julia Ann Dobson, do bequeath my shortness to Jane Camp. I. Geraldine Shaw, do leave my wavy red hair to Gail Clapp. I. Don Resler, do will and bequeath my musical ability to Wllford Wildman. I. Howard Lindstrom, do leave my ability to lead the F. F. A. to Billy Hill. I. Mary Frances Vance, do will and bequeath my reputation of always being late to Wilma Jackson. I. Dorothy Arnold, do will and bequeath my propensity to dream of the future to Evelyn Larson. I. Wayne Brunson, do leave my ability of growing a moustache to Paul Fish. I. Marjorie Moery. bequeath my quiet winsome ways to Doris Winters and Grace McPherson. I, Robert Glennon. leave nay ability to remain uncaught by the fairer sex to Bob Funk. We. Bob Medai is and Frances Lefever. leave cur consistent romance to John Wright and Evelyn Prahl. I. Len Conway, will my ability to fiddle to Maxine Kiser. I. Betty Anderson, leave my pretty wavy hair to June Turner. I. Roberta Carter, bequeath my large collection of stamps to Marion Gardner. 1. Sybil Romnck, leave the words, I have no use for men.” to Marjorie Bentley. I. Mary Margaret Fleming, do will and bequeath my Grand Opera talent to Mary Kathryn Hendrix. I. Margaret Hendrix, do will and bequeath my good stenography grades to Mary-belle Neal. I. Joe Rittenhouse. leave my ability to move my Adam’s apple to Dick Glennon. I. Charles Body, do will my “fast” driving ability to Mary Cornelius and Phyllis Plum mer. I. Ralph Pfeiffer, leave my fondness for brunettes to Ted Davies. I. Donovan Wildman. will my mischievt usness in the assembly to Ruth Lamkin. I. Phyllis Marie Petersen, do leave my entertaining ability to Robert Larson. I. Rowena Crook, leave my silence to Robert Fisher. I. Gene Lamb. do. although I hate to part with it. leave my intense weakness for blondes to Everett Abel. I. John Marker, leave my popularity among the ladies to Forney Fuqua. I. Junior Moery, do will my school girl's complexion to Jack Slevin. 1. Don Kitson. do leave some of my salted peanuts to Agnes Ryan. I. John Neal, do leave some of my long strides to Eulalia White so she may travel faster in the future. T. Junior Rittenhouse. do bequeath my love for farm life to the Conlin Twins. I. Marjorie stuber. leave my snappy conversation to the male members of the future advanced stenography classes to Miriam Lux. T. Francis Doty, will my ability to mix drinks at a soda fountain to Phyllis Metcalf. Awandb. At (’lass Day Exercises each year medals are awarded for outstanding aecoinj)lishinents in certain fields. This year there are two medals each for Scholarship. Activities, and Athletics. The two Seniors whose grades for their entire four years of work in High School average the highest are given Scholarship honors. The lettermen of the student body decide by vote the outstanding athletes in the Senior class. A point system which allows so many points for each activity determines the recipients of the Activity medals. Ordinarily, the names of the winners are withheld until the time of presentation, but this year an exception was made to allow the 1937 RETOHI to announce them. They are as follows: SCHOLARSHIP Mary .Margaret Fleming Margaret Hendrix ATHLETICS Charles Taylor John Malleus ACTIVITIES Mary Margaret Fleming Mary Frances Vance Seruon HA ka' cWka Each member of the student body was given the privilege of helping to select the Senior for Who's Who. Their verdict was as follows: MOST I'OP FLAK John Marker Mary Frances Vance REST LOOKING Junior Moery Betty Anderson MOST SENSIBLE Junior Rittenhouse Mary Margaret Fleming MOST FLIGHTV Harold Kirk Ruth Fay WITTIEST Joe Rittenhouse Marjorie Stuber Page thirty-three J4om.£cam.Ln Catherine Kintner Homecoming Queen Junior Rittenhouse General Chairman To start the Homecoming celebration a combined weiner roast and pep meeting was held Thursday evening, October 22, at the football field. A large crowd attended and displayed plenty of pep. A queen for the Homecoming was selected from a representative of each of the four classes. The Freshmen nominated Emiiy Vance, the Sophomore chose Catherine Kintner, th« .Juniors selected Phyllis Metcalf, and the Seniors nominated Hetty Andei. son. Catherine Kintner won the honor and was crowned by Mr. Slusser between halves of the football game. Before the game, a large parade containing many beautiful floats formed in front of the high school. After parading the business district, the procession marched to the football field where the floats were judged. The lower grades' float won first, the Seniors' got second and the Juniors’ took third. Newman defeated the Purple and White in the Homecoming game. 20 to 0. Even though they were not victorious. Bemcnt played good football and showed they had the fighting spirit. After the game, a basket supper was held in the lower corridor and Home Ec. Bab. of the high school. It was well attended by students and patrons. Following the supper. each of the four classes presented a stunt. The freshmen clas;; pre. cnte 1 a family album of teachers and students of B. T. H. S. The Sophomores gave a pantomime called “The Mellerdrama. Tin Juniors gave an amateur hour in which there were musical numbers and imitations of farm animals. The Senior class presented a fashion parade in which mannequins (Senior boys) modelled the latest fashions for ladies. MRS rage thirty-four rage thirty-five Ca encfian Sept. 7—The curtain rises on another act of “Edueation in 15. T. II. S. The enrollnienl of 195 is the largest in the history of our school. Sept. 10—A football squad of thirty will contest for positions on the varsity team to defend the I!. 'I'. II. S colors this year. Sept. 17—First class meetings held—officers for the year chosen. Oct. 17—(I. A. A. Flay day .Monticello and Lorington girls entertained by Uenient girls. Oct. 23—Homecoming— Kate Kintner chosen queen. Oct. 31—Oh! Halloween! Nov. ( —State High School Teacher's meeting in Champaign. Teachers study — students play. Nov. 19—Miss Fonder, the great football enthusiast, fell asleep in the assembly while listening to the broadcast of the I lenient-Tuscola game. Nov. 25—Bonfire pep meeting for Turkey Day game. Nov. 20—Thanksgiving vacation Are we IIAFI’Y! Dec. I Colonel Ken gave a short talk before the assembly about the World War. Dec. 7—Glee ('lulls presented “Tune In. Dec. 8- Moving pictures of true scenes of the World War were shown in the gym. Dec. 23—Christmas program in the auditorium- -Out for Christmas vacation. Jan. 5—Have you noticed John Kirkland's new shoes — Genuine COWI1IDK and the squeak echoes all over the building. Jan. 13—Disappointment! Dignified Mary M. Fleming received a black eye—not from fighting, however just a “sock from gym. Jan. 18—You can tell it's near time for Semester Exams — The worried looks on the students' faces. Jan. 20 Lyceum number. Illustrated lecture on Arabia—“Jiggs” Kittcuhouse proved to be a dignified sheik. Jan. 22 Semester Exams—WHEW! Jan. 25 Semester Exams WIIEW! again. Jan. 2( John Marker appeared at school with an ugly cut bv his eye—there must have been a cinder in that snowball, John. Jan. 28 Marjorie Stuher missed her chair and sat on the floor in the shorthand room. Feb. 3—You wouldn’t think little Don Kitson was so big. lie has to shove and jam all the assembly desks together to get his feet comfortably placed. Feb. I—Magician performed for the school today many things disappeared -including Dorothy Arnold's ring. Feb. (I Dement brought home a well-earned trophy after winning the Okaw Valley Tournament— Are WE proud of the TEAM! Page thirty-six Calundan Feb. 10—A few country students didn't get through t lie lug snow that we had last night. Fel). 17—Why all the primping? That's it! Mr. Lindquist is going to take some pictures for the annual. Feb. 23—Ninth hour class organized for the ones who hang around in the halls without any legitimate business. How quiet the halls suddenly became. March 4—“Chalk Taylor missed the bus and was late for the Lov-ington game. March 8—Annual Staff had their picture taken—what a group! March 12—Two of the ensemble groups played at Monticello foilin' County Teachers' Meeting.. March 20—Solo contest at Clinton—Itement received six first and three second prizes. March 24—“Jim” Kaglun got first in humorous readings in the county oratorical contest which was held in the auditorium. April 3—District Hand Contest at Clinton—We placed first in the second division. April 8—Seniors entertained the Juniors with a party—What a time! April 9—The County Festival, held at Oerro (lordo, presented 200 voices and a 200 piece band. April 17—Itement, Arthur, and Sullivan held a track meet at Sullivan—Itement placed second—Pretty good for the first year. April 20—Last of tin lyeeum numbers — Itrown-Menely Musical Entertainers. April 21-22—State Solo Contest at Orbana. We had four entries and we did right well! April 23 Itement hosts to Atwood and Cerro Gordo for a track meet. Itement took first place. Apiil 29- Junior-Senior Itanquct Everybody was “dolled up And what a delightful visit to Holland it was! May 7—Glee Club Concert held in the auditorium. May 11—It. T. H. S. Hand, under the direction of Mr. Alden II. Trickey, gave a concert in the' auditorium. May 20—The Seniors presented the “spooky three act play, “The Hat in the Itelfi-y. May 23 Haccalaureate Service at High School Auditorium — Sermon by Rev. William Anderson. May 2.7—Style Show! What a variety of pretty dresses! May 20—Senior Class Day. May 2S—Commencement exercises. The curtain falls as this act of tin' drama of our education draws to a close—but it will rise again soon for many of us. 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