Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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In Memoriam 6Ii.3a.betk HA in e rib uneven February 26, 1921 March 31,1937 Page thirteen

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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.

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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