Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1939 volume:

BE TOHI of 1939 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF BEMENT TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL (Lms I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth’s sweet flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair; Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Who intimately lives with rain. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. —Joyce Kilmer. FOREWORD ’Tis education forms the common mind, Just as the twig is bent. The tree’s inclined.” —Alexander Pope. During our school life, we are the twigs, and our training through these years determines the kind of trees we will become. Our days at B.T.H.S. have been both joyous and beneficial, helping us to grow into strong trees. In this volume we have tried to preserve some scenes and experiences reflective of our school during 1938-39. In our hearts this book will be forever cherished as a valuable possession. DEDICATION To Miss Isabelle Houston, who has given so much of her time and guidance in helping us publish this BETOHI STAFF Editor-in-ChJef Charlotte Lefever Associate Editor Rosann Fleming Business Managers Robert Lane Catherine Kintner Feature Editors Maxine Probus Gordon Hopper Sports Editor Doit Fish Club Editors Frances Moery Edwin Kanitz Typists Lola Ha mm an Marietta Rambo Betohi Staff Concentrating? ggggjl BOARD OF EDUCATION T. W. Lamb, President R. R. Siders, Secretary W. G. McPherson 0. E. Wright Byron Dyarman Ray Kintner J. 0. Fisher GLIMPSES OF THE TEACHING STAFF What would we do without the faculty in our school? Our learning during our school days is dependent partly upon the people who teach us. As principal of the school, Mr. Slusser is always waiting to offer his services and do his best to give the students the advantages that come from a well organized school. We wish to take this means to extend our sincere appreciation for all he has done for us. Grammar and literature are studied each year under the supervision of Miss Houston or Miss Swaim. Miss Swaim also helps the pupils acquire knowledge of Latin language. Miss Ponder manages to skillfully outline the curriculum for her three home economics classes: Foods, Clothing and Boys’ Home Economics. In the commercial department, Miss Choyce’s schedule is filled with classes in typing, shorthand, advanced stenography, and bookkeeping. Mr. Slusser directs the study of advanced mathematics while Miss Ecklund handles the basic courses of algebra and geometry. She also helps the girls in conducting their athletic activities. Besides coaching our boys’ athletic activities, Mr. Koepping has three other classes: namely, General Business, Commercial Arithmetic, and Commercial Geography. Social science courses including world history, American history, economics, and civics are taught by Mr. Fields. Assisting in coaching takes up the remainder of his time. Our science teacher, Mr. Davies, provides many interesting hours for his physics, chemistry, and biology students. Not only does Mr. Hodam produce star judging teams, but he and his farm shop boys make many improvements in and about the building. Our competent band and chorus are a di- Ruby Busick’s official title is Secretary to rect result of the willing exertion of the music Mr. Slusser, but she proves to be the right-hand director, Mr. Keller. aid for everyone else in high school. MR. SLUSSER Zilpha Ecklund Frances Choyce L. A. Hodam Isabelle Houston E. R. Koepping A. R. Keller G. A. Davies Pearl Swaim H H. Fields Ruth Ponder Ruby Busick —11 - BETOHI AT WORK —12- HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SENIOR CLASS The fall of ’35 marked an important event in the lives of about forty-five eager-eyed eighth grade graduates. We entered B. T. H. S. with a sincere desire to broaden our intellectual scope. From the first, we stepped into line and rapidly acquainted ourselves with our new surroundings. While juniors, we completed our first real undertaking, our play, “Here Comes Charley.” During this year, we were guests of the seniors at an April-fool party. The Junior play proceeds made possible the annual Junior-Senior Banquet. With the assistance of our advisers, we converted the gym into a nautical setting and invited our senior friends to board the S. S. Betohi to enjoy an evening of feasting and dancing. Several juniors were members of the band which placed in the National Band Contest at Elkhart, Indiana. At last we stepped into our places as seniors. We chose the following officers to direct our activities of this year: president, Kenneth Fristoe; vice president, Dale Kirkland; secretary and treasurer, Charlotte Le-fever; member of athletic board of control, Doit Fish. We were well represented in the various school activities—sports, music, dramatics, clubs, and social affairs. Now we must bid adieu to our high school career, taking our places in the workaday world and sharing in the many responsibilities for which our high school education has prepared us. Kenneth Fristoe “Fristy” “Worry kills men; I’m in the best of health.” Dale Kirkland “Chub” “Honor lies in honest toil.” Charlotte Lefever “Chalie” “High erected thoughts seated in a heart of courtesy.” Doit Fish “Fuzzy” “Don’t rush through this life—the next may be worse.” Edwina Auth “Weenie” “Why not have a lot of fun with a little study thrown in?” Enfer Evans “Enny” “None could be near and not made to feel, that a jolly classmate means a good deal.” Lois Hill “On their own merits modest minds are silent.” Edward Farrell “Squire” “If people have knowledge, let others light their candles by it.” —13— Dean Medaris “Handsome” “I like work—it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours.” Rosann Fleming “Rosie” “What would life be without joys; what would school be without boys?” Robert Lane “Bob” “His brain is the origin of wit.” Margaret Tynan “Maggie” “They say gentlemen prefer blondes; but gentlemen bore me anyway.” John Hendrix “Cutie” “School is a grand institution—during vacation.” Rachel Lamb “Ray” “She can pass, and bounce, and bat the ball. She likes these sports, and is good in them all.” Junior Fay “June” “An island of silence in a sea of voices.” Loretta Maley “Retty” “It’s nice to be natural when you’re naturally nice.” Gordon Hopper “Grassy” “A fellow rare, a fellow square, always in place, and liked everywhere.” Helen Plummer “Shorty” “She makes friends, not acquaintances.” Monica Hinton “Monie” “Begone, dull care! Thou and I shall never agree.” June McCrary “Junie” “A blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient.” Allen Ball “Alby” “Of all my father’s family, I love myself the best.” Catherine Kintner “Kate” “With men the heart argues, not the mind.” Loretta Scott “Scotty” “How far the little candle casts its beams; so shines a good deed in a naughty world.” Anna Rita Grennan “Annie” “A maid without mirth is like a wagon without springs.” Theodore Romack “Ted” “I’m a long fellow, but I’m not a poet.” Lucille Weber “Mickey” “Wise and slow; they stumble that run fast.” —11— Jack Wiggins “Slugger” “The deed I intend is great, but what I intend, I know not.” Marietta Rambo “Ram” “A friendly heart has many friends.” Paul Lamb “P. E.” “The census embraces 100,000 women—I wish I were the census.” Elzora Smith “Smittv” “A common name, but a most uncommon girl who wears it.” Dale Redman “A redman, but not a savage.” Lola Hamman “Shortie” “From little sparks may burst a mighty flame.” Dale Auth “Pansy” “Smile and half the battle is won.” Marjorie Hampton “Butch” “For her no hoopskirt nor powdered curl; she’s an all-around, up-to-date, modern girl.” Lester Hotz “Les” “He knows most that speaketh least.” Kathleen Grady “Red” “Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I.” Edwin Kanitz “Gabby” “Silence may be golden, but then we’re off the gold standard.” Frances Moery “Sally” “Right into her heart, he won his way.” John Foran “Bud” “This man has two primary interests in life—football and a woman.” Betty Hill—“Skip” “Happiness is a habit—acquire the habit.” Keith Bell “Beau” “All the great men are dying—I don’t feel so well myself.” Catherine Phalen “Kate” “Her good nature is the sign of a generous soul.” Herbert Morgan “Sid” “Well! Well! It’s over now.” Maxine Probus “Max” “Don’t people have more fun than anybody ?” -15- First How: Emily Vance. Margaret Winzenburger, Lena Form Hus. Luella Wiggins, Barney Slevin, Bud Warner, Marie Hamilton, Jimmy Raglan. Mary Belle Leftver, Mary Conlin, Marjorie Funk. Mary Redman. Second Row: Jean Brittenham. Helen Lanikin. Mattie Nichols. Norma Rosier. Hollis Stout. Dorothy Bruce. Barbara Crook. Leah llotz, Irene Flenniken, Lucille Hannon, Agnes Hanna. Gertrude Norberg. Third Row: Marjorie Rogue. Harley Day. Scotty Wilkinson. Warren Metcalf, Robert Still, Leo Doyle, Rolla Van Matre, Fred Lux. Robert Driskill. Lewis Boyd, Howard Moore. Helen Porter. Fourth Row: Betty Hainey, Betty Doty. Mary Brandenburg, Glenn Gorrell. Charles Ray. Kenneth Fisher. Ralph Rose. George Louden back. Billy Proctor, Cecelia Monaghan, Julia McCullough. Gloria Larson. Warren Hendrix is not in the picture. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Bement Township High School welcomed fifty-eight bewildered freshmen on the morning of September 11, 1936. They began school with the customary enthusiasm. The class elected the following officers: James Raglan, president; George Loudenback, vice president; and Scotty Wilkinson, secretary and treasurer. Resolving to be better scholars, fifty-five students who were freshmen in ’36 enrolled as sophomores in the fall of ’37. Scotty Wilkinson, Barney Slevin, and Warren Hendrix were members’ choice for officers. , In the fall of ’38, forty-nine students enrolled as juniors. Class officers, elected in legal form for the first time, were: Bud Warner, president; Marie Hampton, vice president, and James Raglan, secretary and treasurer. The group seemed to hold itself somewhat aloof from the lower classes, possibly because they had advanced to the stage of presenting plays and giving and receiving parties and banquets from those they held in great esteem, the seniors. At the party given by the seniors, both juniors and seniors enjoyed the well planned games and tasty refreshments. The juniors repaid the seniors with the annual banquet. Although the members of the class of ’40 began to regret starting on their last term in high school, they looked forward to being the dignified seniors of next year. —16— First How: Evelyn I.amkin. Dorothy Pet. rsen. Hetty Turney. Peggy Moery. Paul Morgan, Wilmer Foian. Junior Evans, Doris I.amb, Wyvonne Com. i ford. Mai v ('amden, Bettv Adams Second Row: Leola Curfman. Doit. Jean Ryan. Kathryn Probus. Maxine Appelt. Mary Virginia Shepherd, Clarice Dieb. Clara Diet.. Barbara Camp, Dorothy Allison. Inza Forcum. Ruby Fuqua. Third Row: Ducille Kitson, Wayne Phillips. Don Romack. Herbert Schtth. Martha lame, Virginia Dux. Floyd Darimoro. Eugene Wallace. Richard Warren, Mildred Marker. Fourth Row William Fleming, William Hendrix. Elwood Gallivan. Bob Scott, Ralph Clark, Marjorie Dumb, Carl Fay. Jacob Weber. James Ard, Eugene Wright. (Not in picture. Earl Poundstone.) SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY After being superior eighth graders, and spending the summer in varying degrees of expectation, we were very hurt at being considered “green” during our first weeks in R. T. H. S. We really weren’t, or so we thought! Only a few classes were missed, and a few rooms too difficult to find. We entered our sophomore year with much more self-confidence. Of the candidates who filed petitions in the election, Earl Poundstone was elected president; Junior Evans, vice president; Paul Morgan, secretary ; and Wilmer Foran, Athletic Board of Control Member. “Herb” Schuh retained his place on the football team, and Wilmer Foran earned his letter. Betty Turney was chosen candidate for Homecoming Queen. Among the floats, our decorated pony and cart failed to gain the judges’ recognition. We were proud to have Lucille Kitson and Mildred Marker become cheer-leaders. Our first social gathering, a wiener roast, was held October 10, in the Forest Preserve Park. The other party, held on Saturday night, December 10, was most successful. In basketball Bob Scott distinguished himself by his cool headed accuracy and ability to run up the score. Altogether, we have spent the past two years in a happy and helpful way. —17— First Row: Betty Day, Leila Lamb, Helen Bruce, Pauline Ray, Nadine McKee. Robert Loudenback. Robert Burgess. Mary Morgan, Marian Lamb, Eleanor Ann Lefever. Dorcas Camden, Mary Koran. Second Row: Y’ona Loomis. Helen Pruitt. Emma Jean Vaughn. Gertrude Shuman, Betty Root. Ilaruth Klump, Norma Kirk. Jean Flenniken, Pauline Hamman, Pauline Day. Dorothy Zook, Pa mi lie Auth. Third Row: Anna Mary Smith, Betty Redman. Mary Hannon. Xevsa Beckcmeier. Helen Sebens. Delores Shantz. Flo Marie Wright. Audrey Coffin, Phyllis Deforo. Mildred McKenzie, Elinas (’rim. Kenneth Hinton. Fourth Row: Guy Sliumard. Gordon Lindstrom. Eugene Gates. Marion Loomis, Raymond Haynes, Jim Reed, Jim Roberts. Jack Lindstrom. James Hinton, Harold Boyd, Martin Foran. Jack Funk. Fifth Row: William Foran. Thurman Becker. Robert Eckstein. Lloyd Shepherd. Edward Kinney. Leonard Burton, Billy Cahill. Billy Flavin, Max Warren. Joseph Foran. Wayne Fair. (Not in the picture, Billy Buxton.) FRESHMEN CLASS HISTORY Now that we have been in high school for a year, the green has faded from the innocent faces of some fifty-nine freshmen. We no longer rush up and down the corridors trying to find the right classrooms. We now understand all the right-of-ways of the building and have solved the mysteries of high school life. In other words, “Now' we know' it all.” After our school life was under way, wre chose our class officers. They were the following: Robert Loudenback, president; Mary Morgan, vice president; Nadine McKee, secretary-treasurer; Robert Burgess, member of the Athletic Board of Control. On October 11, w'e held a wiener roast at the Forest Preserve Park. This was our first class gathering. Again on November 18, we gathered at the school house for a class party. Our homecoming float represented victory over Sullivan. Upon it was a very large football that was being carried across the goal by a Bement player w'ho was being tackled by a Sullivan player. We were w'ell awarded for the many hours we spent on our float, because we won first prize. When w'e are no longer freshmen, we are going to stand around and eye the freshmen just as our upper classmen did us. —18— ACTIVITIES Sitting: Dorothy Bruce, Maxine Probus. Lola Hamman. Catherine Kintner. George Loud-enback, Lucille Kitson, Kathryn Probus. Standing: Marjorie Bogue, Ralph Rose. Mary Conlin, Hollis Stout. Charlotte I-efever, Helen Porter, Charles Ray. Doit Fish, Mary Redman. Marjorie I.amb. Miss Houston, sponsor. THE BETOHI NEWS STAFF If you should drop into the English room on any Tuesday morning at 8:15, you would hear the murmur of voices and the click of typewriters. The Betohi News staff is busy preparing their weekly newspaper which is printed in a section of the Bement Register. Each has been observing activities during the week to use in writing his column. You might find Charlotte Lefever writing up a play and Helen Porter a party. Charles Ray and George Loudenback are eagerly preparing an account of a game that we won. Mary Conlin is writing up the girls’ sports. Miss Houston, the faculty adviser, is helping Kathryn Probus and Marjorie Lamb write a feature column. Hollis Stout and Marjorie Bogue are busily engaged in writing departmentals. Mary Redman and Lucille Kitson rush in late; they have been trying to gather some last minute personals from the students. Maxine Probus, editor-in-chief, and her assistant, Dorothy Bruce, are proof-reading and writing editorials. Then Lola Hamman and Catherine Kintner type the finished work, and the business managers, Doit Fish and Ralph Rose, take it to the Register office for publication. The staff anxiously waits to see the results of their efforts when the paper is published. —21— First How: Mildred Mmkrr, Helen Hummer, Betty Day, Pauline Day, Leila Lamb. Leola Cuifinan, Dorothy Allison. Rachel Dumb, Maxine Appelt. Elzora Smith. Marian Lamb, Dorothy Bruce. Martha Lane. Lucille Kitson, Barbara Camp, Doris Lamb. Mary Foran, Betty Adams, and Miss Ecklund. Second Row: Helen Pruitt. Pauline Kay. Jean Vaughn. Audrey Coffin, Frances Moery. Ilaruth Klump. Flo Mario Wright. Betty Hill, Marjorie Lamb. Helen Porter, Lena Cornelius, Marjorie Funk, Anna Mary Smith, and Helen Biuce. G. A. A. Realizing that tomorrow we will be members of the group who must carry on the ideals and standards of our nation and race, we must prepare ourselves physically and mentally. It has been said that “a friend is one’s second self” and again, “to have a friend, one must be a friend.” We learn to be friends and to gain friends during the wholesome play hours when girls of the local and neighboring G. A. A.’s are together. Let us visit a G. A. A. meeting which is typical of those held once each month. Our president, Rachel Lamb, calls the meeting to order. We sing some pep songs under the leadership of Barbara Camp. The roll call and minutes of the last meeting are read by Helen Plummer, our secretary. We plan our initiation for Thursday, January 26. It is announced that basketball will take the place of volleyball beginning January 20 and the girls must have a heart examination before entering this sport. All the girls are urged to participate in the sports and keep health rules to earn points. Those earning the most points will attend a summer camp held at Lake Bloomington. The president asks for suggestions for earning money which will be used to send twelve or fourteen girls to camp. It is suggested that we have a G. A. A. play in the early spring. A committee is appointed to choose a play. We decide to have a benefit show in March or April. The meeting is then adjourned. —22— First Row: Catherine Kintner, Agnes Manna. Barbara Camp. Rosann I-leming. Margaret Winzenburger, Emily Vance, Frances Mot ry, Marjorie Funk. Mr. Keller, director, Mary Brandenburg. Marjorie Rogue, Gordon Hopper. Dean Medaris. Second Row: Betty Hainey, Edwina A nth. Peggy Moery. Mary Conlin. Irene Flenniken, Anna Rita Grennan. Jimmy Raglan, Elton Haynts. Warren Metcalf, Scotty Wilkinson. Doit Fish. A CAPPELLA CHOIR-SOLO CONTEST The a cappella choir, under the leadership of Mr. Keller, met three times a week. They also had extra rehearsals to prepare for special events. At the Christmas program, they presented a group of carols supplemented by poetry. On Tuesday, March 21, aided by the more accomplished members of the freshmen chorus, they presented the operetta, “Jerry of Jericho Road.” Another important event was the district choral contest held at Charleston on March 25. The selections used were “Incline Thine Ear” by Alexander Arkangelsky and “Cherubim Song” by Dimitri Bortniansky. Our chorus was placed in the superior group, and thereby advanced to the state contest held in Urbana, April 28 and 29. Members who sang in the contest but are not enrolled in the regular a cappella choir are Robert Driskill, William Fleming, Edwin Kanitz, Edward Kinney, Virginia Lux, Norma Resler, Lois Ryan, Barney Slevin, and Bud Warner. There were five persons entered in the district solo contest held in Arthur on March 11. Two of these, Catherine Kintner and Edwin Kanitz, were placed in first division. Catherine Kintner played a piano solo, “Polonaise” by Edward MacDowell, and Edwin Kanitz played the cornet solo, “Prelude et Ballade” by G. Balay. Both will enter the state solo contest held at Normal on April 15. The other three who entered were: V Eleanor Ann Lefever, Eb alto saxophone; Marjorie Lamb, Eb clarinet; Jvs and Margaret Winzenburger, Bb clarinet. w —23— First How: Jack Funk. Camille Auth. Audrey Coffin. William Fleming, Junior Warner, Raymond Haynes. Mr. KUl r. director: Llo d Slu-pluod. Ncysa Beckenieier. Mary Morgan, Betty Redman, Kmma Jean Vaughn, Jean Flenniken. Second Row: Mildred McKenzie. Dorothy Zook, Dorcas Camden. Anna Mary Smith. Helen Bruce, Pauline Day, Helen Scbens. Delores Shantz. Ilaruth Klump. Norma Hester. Pauline Hamman. Vena Loomis. Leila Lamb. Third Row: Nadine McKee, Flea nor Ann Lefever. Mary Camden. Phyllis Defore. Eugene dates. Harold Boyd. Marion Loomis. Max Warren, Joseph Koran. Martin Koran. Guy Shumard. Elmas (Tim. Marian Lamb. Fourth Row: Norma Kirk. Virginia Lux. Lois Jean Ryan. Mary Foran, Billy Flavin, Bob Burgess. James Hinton, Robert Eckstein. Mary Hannon. Flo Marie Wright, Pauline Ray, Betty Day, Kenneth Hinton. Fifth Row: Charlotte Lefever. Helen Pruitt. Billy Buxton, William Koran. Billy Cahill. Leonard Burton, Robert Ixjudenback, Jimmy Reed, Barney Slevin, Edward Kinney, Jim Roberts, Thurman Becker. V. 0 FRESHMAN CHORUS All members of the freshman class were required to participate in this course of vocal instruction. Other students who desired voice training and had conflicts with the a cappella choir were permitted to enroll. ENSEMBLES This year Betohi has three ensembles—the violin ensemble, brass quintet, and the Bb clarinet quartet. The members of the clarinet quartet are Barbara Camp, Margaret Winzenburger, Emily Vance, and Marietta Rambo. Playing “Dance Creole” by Chaminade, it placed in first division at the district contest March 11 and competed in the state contest April 15. The mixed brass quintet, which has two cornets, Edwin Kanitz and Frances Moery; two French horns, Peggy Moery and Mildred Marker; and trombone, George Loudenback, placed in first division at the district and state contests and will attend the national contest. In the contest they played “Polonaise Militaire” by Chopin, arranged for brass quintet. The violin ensemble played at the Christmas program, junior play, and the football banquet. The players are Robert Driskill, Enfer Evans, Marie Hampton, Barbara Crook, Dale Auth, Charles Ray, and Doris Lamb. —24— Elton Haynes, Emily Betty Landis. Audrey lopper, Jimmy Fairbanks. Vance. Coffin. Pauline Evans. Bl Clarinets: Barbara Camp. Margaret Winzenburger Marietta Rambo. Phyllis Defore, Earl Medaris. Ruth Lamb Helen Sebcns, Norma Kirk. Anna .Mary Smith. Gordon H Ray. Mary Rose McPherson. Kb Clarinet: Marjorie Lamb. Alto Clarinet: Jimmy Raglan. Bass Clarinet: Enfei Oboe: Helen Hill. Kb Alto Saxophones: Eugene Wallace. Eleanor Ann Lcfever Bb Soprano Saxophone: Junior Lux. Lee Barnhart. Tenor Snxonhone: Hollis Stout Bassoon: Marjorie Bogue. Flutes: Helen Bruce, Warren McPIurson. Francis Linclcum. Marimba: Catherine Kintner. Tympani: Charlotte Lefever. Cornets: Edwin Kanitz, Frances Moery. Betty Hill. Robert Driskill. Keith Bell. John Robert Hendrix, Lois Jean Ryan. Norma Rosier. Emmett Shepherd. Jim Roberts. Billy Brown. Basses: Robert Loudenback, Dean Medaris. Ralph (Mark. Junior Evan-; Trombones: George Loudenback. Marjorie Funk. Kenneth Fisher. Mary Belle Lefever. Loretta Scott. Jay Keller. Pauline Slagle. Baritones: William Fleming. Lela'nd (Took. Keith Burgess. Drums: Doit Fish. Scotty Wilkinson. Herbert Schuh. Billy Proctor. Walter Lamb. Horns: Peggy Moery. Mildred Marker, Rosann Fleming, Robert Scott. Burton Tutman. BAND The band organized at the beginning of the year and elected the following officers: Scotty Wilkinson, president; Catherine Kintner, vice president; Frances Moery, sec’y-treas.; and Elton Haynes, librarian. A marching band of fifty members was formed to play at the football games where the music and formations between halves always added pep and color. At the homecoming game, it led the parade through the town and out to the football field. In the spring of 1038, the band attended the district, state and national contests and won high honors in each. When the band met again in the fall of 1938, it had lost four members of the previous year and had gained many new ones, making a total of sixty-seven players. This year the band, directed by Mr. Keller, has already won the district contest held at Arthur on April 1. They are to attend the state contest in Urbana on April 28 and 29. On April 22, the band presented a concert at the Scout Conclave held in the armory at Decatur. The annual spring concert was given in the high school gymnasium on April 27, the night before the state contest. —25 First How: Mary Foran. Lena Cornelius. Luella Wiggins. Dorcas Camden. Betty Turney, Marjorie4 Funk, Kvelyn Lamkin, Mildred Marker. Pauline Ray. Peggy Moery. Second Row: Miss Poneler. sponsor: Barbara Camp, Gertrude? Shuman, Dorothy' Pedersen. Mary Belle Lt?fever. Uosann Fleming. Monica Hinton. Marjorie Hampton, Betty Hill, Leola Curfman. Wyvonne Comert'ord. Mary V. Shepherd, Doris Lamb. Martha Lane. Third How: June McCrary. Audrey Coffin, Emma Jean Vaughn. Phyllis Defore, Mary Redman. Margaret Tynan, Betty Day. Eleanor Ann Lefever. Flo Marie Wright, Charlotte Lefever, Betty Adams. Virginia Lux, Inza Forcum, Dorothy Allison. MIXERS AND RIPPERS President—Marjorie Funk Vice President—Mildred Marker Secretary—Betty Turney Treasurer—Evelyn Lamkin Sponsor—Miss Ruth Ponder Club Motto Our club must grow and glow and go. And we must help to make it so. Girls in high school who are now enrolled in a home economics course or who have taken two years’ work in that department are eligible for membership in this club. A meeting is held at four o’clock the first Wednesday of each month, and it usually consists of business discussion, games, and refreshments. This year five girls attended the State Home Economics convention which was held at Peoria. They were Marjorie Funk, Lena Mae Cornelius, Mary Belle Lefever, Margaret Tynan, and June McCrary. During the early part of the first semester, the new members were initiated into this organization at a barnyard party. Following the initiation ceremony, a candlelight service was held. Instead of having the usual Christmas party for the mothers, the girls had a Valentine party. The girls always look forward to the Home Ec-Ag party which is held early in the spring. A picnic ends the activities of the club. —26— First Row: Martin Foran. Jack Funk. Jack Lindstrom. Kfnnrth Hinton. Fimas ('rim. Kugene Wright. Guy Shumard. Second Row: Bob Burgess, James Hinton. Dale Redman, Bill Cahill. Bill Proctor. Charles Ray. George Loudenback, Harley Day. Kenneth Fristoc. Klwood Gallivan. John Hendrix. Third Row: William Foran. (’ail Fay. Jimmy Reed. Wayne Fair. Kolia Van Mat re. Dale Auth, Mr. Hodam, Kenneth Fisher. Floyd Larimore. Warren Metcalf. Paul Lamb. Joseph Foran. Billy Buxton. Paul Morgan. Fourth Row: Marion Loomis. Wayne Phillips. VVilmer Foran, Dale Kirkland. Dean Medaris. Bob Loudenback. Lewis Boyd. Howard Moore. John Foran. Billy Flavin. Raymond Haynes, Thurman Becker, Billy Hendrix. Glenn Gorrell. F. A. A. President.....George Loudenback Vice President........Harley Day Secretary..........Warren Hendrix Treasurer............Charles Ray Reporter..........William Proctor Sponsor........Mr. Lowell Hodam The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of boys who attend the public high schools throughout the United States and are enrolled in Vocational Agriculture. The purposes of this organization are: To develop agricultural leadership, strengthen the confidence of the farm boy in himself and his work, create a love of country life, improve the rural home and its surroundings, encourage cooperative effort among students of vocational education in agriculture, promote thrift among students, encourage organized recreational activities, and advance the cause of vocational education in agriculture in the public schools. The local chapter is affiliated with the state and national organizations. The boys of the club meet at least once a month to discuss problems and activities of the farm. The club is trying to promote better projects and is active in all kinds of judging contests. It has won the Sectional Championship Banner six years out of the past nine years that it competed. —27— OH! SUSAN! Produced by the Junior Class Danvers Meredith....Jim Raglan Mrs. Marian Weatherby, his aunt.......Marjorie Bogue Rose and Edith Parsons...... . Betty Doty, Dorothy Bruce Janet Dolton................ .....Margaret Winzenburger Mame.............Mary Redman Lefty.............Bud Warner The Old Soak. George Loudenback Jason........Scotty Wilkinson Mrs. Hawkes...Betty Jean Hainey NEW FIRES Produced by the Senior Class Lucinda Andrews, a widow....... ................Maxine Probus Suzanne Toler, a spinster of 35 or so...................Elzora Smith Sid Sperry, a farm hand........ .................Enfer Evans •Jerry, his son...............Paul Lamb Stephen Santry, an author...... ................Gordon Hopper Billy, his son........John Hendrix Phyllis, his daughter.......... ................Rosann Fleming Anne, his wife................. ............Anna Rita Grennan Olive, his daughter............ .............Catherine Kintner Eve, his daughter-in-law, Dick’s wife.......Frances Moery Dick, his son...........Keith Bell Doctor Lynn Gray, a country physician.........Dean Medaris Mary Marshall, a neighbor...... ................Monica Hinton Mrs. Marshall, Mary’s mother.. ...............Charlotte Lefever Angie Sperry, Sid’s wife....... ................Loretta Scott JERRY OF JERICHO ROAD An Operetta produced by the High School Chorus Uncle Pete, an old time westerner...............Gordon Hopper Alan O’Day, young owner of Feudal Rock Ranch........... .........................Jimmy Raglan Geraldine Bank, known as Jerry................Catherine Kintner •John Drayton, Alan’s cousin..Scotty Wilkinson Mimi, a flapper........Barbara Camp Doi-a, Mimi’s cousin........... ........................Rosann Fleming Cornelius Bean, from Boston...............Dean Medaris Amos Bank, an easterner........ .........................Elton Haynes Lettice Bank, his wife......... .......................Frances Moery Sandy Bank, their daughter..... Margaret Winzenburger Hunter, a detective.....Doit Fish Chorus of Tourists, Cowboys, Ghosts, Masqueraders, etc. THE PERILS OF PEARL ELLA Produced by the G. A. A. Portulaca White, a lady of color .Mildred Marker Deborah Perkins, Ivy’s Aunt Debbie....Lena Mae Cornelius Mrs. Abner Slocum, an inquisitive neighbor............Elzora Smith Ivy Perkins, Deborah’s niece..................Frances Moery Lizzie Vow, the Perkins’ hired help....Helen Porter Do'.ly Devere, a hitch-hiker.... ....................Marjorie Lamb Pearl Ella Parkinson, in deadly peril...........Barbara Camp Miss Brink, a governess........ .......................Elsie Allison Helga, a Swedish maid.......... ..................Rachel Lamb Bernice Blake, a tourist from Texas..........Betty Adams Fav Reeves, also from Texas.Lucille Kitson Mrs. Emily Parkinson, Pearl Ella’s mother..........Betty Hill —28— CHEER SECTION Above is a picture of the Pep Club as you would see it at one of our games. It has just finished giving a popular yell, “The Locomotive,” led by our cheer leaders, Mildred Marker, Lucille Kitson and Rosann Fleming. BETOHILOYALTY Love and honor to Bement Our High School fair and grand, Joyfully we sing thy praises Over all the land. Rah! Rah! Rah! Alma Mater, now we hail thee With loyal hearts and gay; To thee we pledge our fair allegiance Forever and a day. OUR FAVORITE YELLS Yea, Purple Yea, White Yea, Bement, Fight, fight, fight. Yea, team, Yea, team, Fight, fight, fight, fight, Fight, fight, fight, Yea, team, fight! Chickalaka, chickalaka Chow, chow, chow! Boomalaka, boomalaka, Bow, wow, wow! Ripsaw, ripsaw, ripsaw, bang! Yes, we belong to the Bement gang! y:!„ Flat foot floogie, With a floy floy to iff Is our team hot? Oh boy! Oh boy! 12 ji —31— First Row: Bob Burgess. Gordon Hopper. Herbert Sohuh, John Koran. Kenneth Fisher, Herbert Morgan. Doit Fish. Holla Van Mat re. Barmy Slevin. Second How: Mr. Fields. William Fleming, Thurman Becker, Leo Doyle. Dale Kirkland, Bob Loudenback. Lewis Boyd. Howard Moore, Wilmer Koran, Kenneth Fristoe, Allen Ball. Mr. Koepping. Third Row: James Ard. Earl Poundstone. Elwood Gallivan. Charles Raw Eugene Wallace, Robert Scott. Eugene Gates. Eugene Wright. Warren Hendrix. FOOTBALL Coach Ernest Koepping came to Bement this year to serve as the new mentor. He was a capable and experienced coach and had a very able assistant in Homer Fields. In spite of this superior coaching staff, Bement had the poorest season on record. The first two games were lost to Tuscola and Areola. Then came the victory over Atwood. Bement proved no match for Sullivan, Ottawa, Newman, nor Cerro Gordo. These teams all won by large scores. The annual Thanksgiving Day game was lost to Monticello 13-0. Lack of material was the reason for the poor showing. Only four lettermen were back from the previous season. These were Captain John Foran, Barney Slevin, Kenneth Fisher, and Herb Schuh. The rest of the squad were inexperienced. Those who received letters this year were Captain John Foran, Doit Fish, Kenneth Fristoe, Herb Morgan, Dale Kirkland, and Gordon Hopper, seniors; Barney Slevin, Billy Proctor, Kenneth Fisher, Rolla Van Matre, and Lewis Boyd, juniors; Herb Schuh and Wilmer Foran, sophomores; Bob Loudenback, Bob Burgess, and Thurman Becker, freshmen. Allen Ball and William Fleming served as managers. The annual football banquet was held Tuesday evening, November 29, in the high school gym. Ray Eliot, assistant football coach at Illinois, was the main speaker. —32— First Row: Billy Proctor, Robert Lane, Kenneth Fisher, Barney Slevin, Allen Ball, Dean Medaris, Lewis Boyd. Second Row: Doit Fish. Charles Ray, John Koran, Robert Still. Herbert Morgan. Mr. Fields. Mr. Koepping. Third Row: Robert Scott. Harley Day, Robert Loudenback. Jimmy Raglan. Harold Boyd. BASKETBALL The 1938-39 basketball season proved more successful than the football season for Betohi. On the evening of November 30, twenty-five boys reported to Coach Koepping for practice. Fifteen of these were elected to stay on the evening squad. The first four games of the season marked victories for Bement. After losing to Cerro Gordo, the Bulldogs won over Seymour. The next three games were defeats from Hammond, Monticello, and Tuscola. Cerro Gordo was edged out in the second meeting, as well as Atwood. Monticello won from the Purple and White in their third meeting of the season. The last regular scheduled game was a victory from Oakland. In the Okaw Valley Tournament, the Purple cagers lost their first encounter to Monticello on the second night. Bement and Argenta played the opening game in the Decatur Regional Tournament on March 1. Argenta won and was able to go on to the finals, becoming runner-up in the tournament. For the season’s record, Betohi won eight games and lost seven, including two tournament games. In the Okaw Valley conference, they won five and lost four, ending in third place in a three-way tie with Cerro Gordo and Monticello. Sullivan led the league with nine wins against no losses. Tuscola was second with eight wins and one loss. All of the games lost were very close except one. The Bulldogs usually led the first three quarters, but wrere not able to hold the lead during the last quarter. This can be accounted for by the light squad. —33— BETOHI'S VARSITY BASKETBALL SQUAD Of the some fifty boys who were out on both basketball squads, the following ten were the ones that were on the regular squad: Dean Medaris, senior—An outstanding player because of his good sportsmanship and fair play. He was chosen as the most outstanding player of the Okaw Valley and was given the exemplar award. He was the leading scorer of the season for Bement., and was a spark on defense because of his rebounding ability. Robert Lane, senior—The tallest boy on the squad. Although not a great offensive player, Bob was a good floor man and a very capable defensive player because of his height. Barney Slevin, junior—An exceptionally good ball handler and dribbler, he was the director of play. Although only a junior, he was the most experienced player on the squad. He was a consistent scorer and was second highest on the squad. Allen Ball, senior—Allen was not a cool player, but when he was “hot” he was hard to guard. He was very fast and a very accurate shooter. Herbert Morgan, senior—Although not a regular, Herb was an alert player on both offense and defense, and was to be relied on as a substitute. He was able to play one position as skillfully as another. Lewis Boyd, junior—“Buss” was a steady player and a good rebounder. He was husky enough that he could “rough” it up a bit and keep the opponent from being so anxious to get under the basket. Kenneth Fisher, junior-—Because of his size, Kenny was a stalwart on defense. He was also an accurate shooter and many times pulled the Bulldogs from a tight place by making a difficult shot. Robert Scott, sophomore—A one hundred pound forward who did not come into prominence till the last part of the season. He was a very accurate shooter and was wiry enough to slip away from his man. Billy Proctor, junior—Although the shortest man on the squad, Billy had enough ability to be a very important substitute and should win a regular berth next year. Robert Still, junior—Although not a regular, Bob’s height enabled him to secure a place on the squad. Doit Fish and Charles Ray served as managers. TRACK Track practice for the spring of ’39 started March 28. Some fifteen hopefuls were present to try out for the various events. Among these candidates were Dean Medaris, Gordon Hopper, and Enfer Evans, last year’s lettermen. “B” CLUB This year the “B” Club was reorganized by the lettermen from the sports of the previous season. They chose Dean Medaris, president; Herbert Schuh, vice president; Gordon Hopper, secretary-treasurer. After reorganization, they were entertained at a chili supper at the home of Reverend Hopper. On Friday night, March 31, the lettermen of the ’39 football and basketball season were initiated into the club. —34— WHO'S WHO GIRL BOY Betty Hill Most Attractive John Foran Catherine Kintner Best Dressed Keith Bell Kathleen Grady Most Clever Gordon Hopper Frances Moery Most Sensible Lester Hotz Rosann Fleming Most Popular Robert Lane Rachel Lamb Most Athletic Herbert Morgan Catherine Kintner Most Musical Edwin Kanitz Maxine Probus Most Scholarly Edward Farrell Dean Medaris merits a tinction of having received place in our Who’s Who because of the dis-the Okaw Valley Exemplar Award for 1939. TEACHERS’ “PET” SAYINGS Mr. Koepping—“Don’t look at me; look at your book.” Mr. Fields—“People, plow this through your brain, because it is done fairly consistently.” Miss Ecklund—“If you don’t pay attention during class period, don’t expect help outside of class.” Mr. Slusser: “This is just a matter of business.” Miss Swaim—“This is all right if it is convenient with you.” Miss Houston—“Why?” Mr. Keller—“This is the word with the bark on it!” (Bang! Bang! Another broken baton!) Mr. Davies—“We will put these papers on file.” Miss Ponder—“Everyone face the front and get busy!” Miss Choyce—“Let’s get down to business.” Mr. Hodam—He never says the same thing twice. —37— SENIOR ACTIVITIES Dale Auth—Sadorus 1, 2; Football 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Orchestra 2, 3; String Ensemble 4; F. F. A. 3, 4; Judging Team 2; Junior Play 3. Edwina Auth—Ivesdale 1, 2; Class Plays 1, 2; Sadorus 3; Junior Play 3; Home Ec. Club Treasurer; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4. Allen Ball—Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 4; Football Manager 2, 3, 4; Track Manager 3, 4; Pep Club; Athletic Board of Control 1. Keith Bell—Decatur 1; Cerro Gordo 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4. Enfer Evans—Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Ensemble 4; Track 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer 2; Junior Play 3. Edward Farrell—Class President 1; President L. 0. V. 1. Junior Fay—F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Doit Fish—Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Betohi News 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4; L. 0. V. Club 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Athletic Board of Control 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4. Rosann Fleming—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Revue 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; All-State Chorus 3; Home Ec. Club 2, 4; G. A. A. Play 2, 3; Homecoming Queen 3; Orchestra 1, 2; Pep Club 4; Oratorical Contest 1; Cheer Leader 2, 3, 4; Betohi News 1, 2, 3; Betohi Staff 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4. John Foran—Football 2, 3, 4; Captain 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 4; Track 2. Kenneth Fristoe—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4; Senior President. Kathleen Grady—Ivesdale 1, 2; Sadorus 3; Freshmen Play 1; Sophomore Play 2. Anna Rita Grennan—Ivesdale 1, 2; Class Play 1, 2; Tolono 3; F. H. A. Club 3; Dramatic Club 3; Operetta 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4. Lola Hamman—Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Gym Circus 2; Betohi Staff 4; Betohi News 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1; Pep Club 4. Marjorie Hampton—Argenta 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 4; G. A. A. 4. John Hendrix—F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Judging Contest. Betty Hill—Band I, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Vice President 2; Secretary 1, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 2, 4; G. A. A. Play 4; Orchestra 2; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 2, 4; Secretary 2; Secretary and Treasurer of Freshman Class; Homecoming Queen 1. Lois Hill—G. A. A. 1, 2. Monica Hinton—Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Gym Circus 2; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 4. Gordon Hopper—Macon 1; Baseball 1; Basketball 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Varsity 4; Pep Club 4; President 4; “B” Club 4; Secretary and Treasurer 4; Junior Play 3; President of Junior Class 3; Betohi Staff 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4. —38— SENIOR ACTIVITIES Lester Hotz—L. 0. V. Club 1; Junior Secretary and Treasurer. Edwin Kanitz—Pep Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3; L. 0. V. 1; Operetta 3; Junior Play 3; Solo Contest 2, 3, 4; Brass Ensemble 3, 4; Betohi Staff 4; Glee Club 3. Catherine Kintner—Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Solo Contests 2, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Flay 3; Homecoming Queen 2; Cheer Leader 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. Play 2; Betohi Staff 4; Betohi News 3, 4. Dale Kirkland—Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice President Senior Class 4. Paul Lamb-Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Junior Play 3. Rachel Lamb—Glee Club 1, 2, 3; L. O. V. Club 1; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; President 4; Secretary-Treasurer 3; Junior Play 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. Play 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Home Ec. Club 2; Gym Circus 2. Robert Lane—Basketball 2, 3, 4; Football 2; Junior Play 3; Betohi Staff 4; Betohi News 3; Pep Club 4; “B” Club 4. Charlotte Lefever—Secretary of Senior Class 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Betohi News 2, 3, 4; Betohi Staff 4; Editor-in-Chief; Style Show 1, 2, 3. Loretta Maley—Ivesdale 1, 2; Sadorus 3; May Queen 2; Junior Sec’y-June McCrary—Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Style Show 1, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Operetta 2, 3; Pep Club 4. Dean Medaris—Band 1, 2; Orchestra 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 4; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; “B” Club 4; President 4; Pep Club 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 4. Frances Moery—Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Secretary and Treasurer 4; Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; President 2; G. A. A. 1, 4; Home Ec. Club 2; G. A. A. Play 4; L. 0. V. Club 1; Secretary and Treasurer 1; Pep Club 4; Junior Play 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3, 4; Soph. Vice President; Betohi Staff 4. Herbert Morgan—F. F. A. 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Varsity 4; Track 4. Helen Plummer—G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec’v-Treas. 4; L. 0. V. 1. Maxine Probus—Glee Club 1. 2, 3; Vice President 3; President of Sophomore Class 2; Home Ec. Club 2; Style Show 2; Betohi News 2, 3, 4; Betohi Staff 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Pep Club 4; Gym Circus 2. Marietta Rambo—Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4; Home Ec. Club 2; Betohi Staff 4; Operetta 1, 2, 3; Style Show 2. Dale Redman—F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3. Ted Romack—F. F. A. 3. Loretta Scott—Betohi Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2, 3; G. A. A. 1, 2; Junior Play 3; L. 0. V. 1; Band 3, 4. Elzora Smith—G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Play 4; Gym Circus 2. Margaret Tynan—Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Style Show 1,4. Lucille Weber—Style Show 1; Pep Club 4. Jack Wiggins—Hammond 1, 2; Football 2, 3; Track 2, 3. —39— CALENDAR 1938-39 Hi-UITN Sept. 5—We open the Book, B-T-H-S EDUCATION, to another chapter. This time all enrollment records are broken with 201 as the number of students. Sept. 6—Football practice is now in full swing with 35 boys reporting for practice. Sept. 20—Faculty initiation party is held. Koep-ping and Keller don skirts for their debut. Also paint. Sept. 22—G. A. A. holds a wiener roast in the Forest Preserve Park. Sept. 23—Politics enter the school for a day. By the primary system, new to us, we elect our class officers. Sept. 30—The football boys had a “rip-roaring” time at the football party at Coach Koepping’s house this evening. Oct. 5—The girls begin a new Betohi custom by serving a tea for all Betohi girls. It was held from four until five o’clock in Mr. Hodam’s room. Oct. 10—The Forest Preserve Park is the scene of the sophomore and junior wiener roasts. Oct. 11—Tonight the freshmen control the park for their wiener roast. Oct. 12—The last senior wiener roast was held in the park this evening. Oct. 14—The freshmen are initiated into their six weeks’ exams. Oct. 15—G. A. A. play day. Neighboring schools are entertained. Oct. 20—Pep meeting and wiener roast to work up spirit for Homecoming. Oct. 21—Homecoming game w'as lost to Sullivan. In spite of that, the Homecoming is a great success. Anna Rita Gren-nan, senior, is crowned the queen. Oct. 28—The Junior Class play, “Oh Susan,” is presented. The football team travels all the way to Ottawa, only to be defeated by a large margin. Nov. 11—The Armistice game brings the Bulldogs another football defeat at the hands of Cerro Gordo. —40— Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. CALENDAR 1938-39 15— Mr. Slusser tries to teach his advanced math class that 2 divided by 0 is neither 2 nor 0. 16— Basketball practice starts with Assistant Coach Homer Fields directing the boys who aren’t out for football. 18—The freshmen hold their first high school party. 24—Monticello defeats Bement 13 to 0 in the annual Turkey Day game. 28— The “B” Club boys are entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Hopper at a chili supper. 29— The annual football banquet is held in the high school gym. Ray Eliot and Jim Hodges of the University of Illinois are guest speakers. 30— Now that football is over, the athletes turn their attention to basketball. The regular squad starts practice together. 1— The seniors end their course in speech. Each feels capable of making a fine public address now without stage fright. 2— The “purple” side of the Betohi sales contest entertains the victorious “whites.” 5— We stay home today while the teachers go to school in Champaign. 6— Second six-weeks’ grade cards are given out. Many groans. 7— The girls hold their second tea of the year. The Christmas theme is carried out. 9—The Home Ec. girls initiate their new members. 12— John Foran tries to solve the deep problem of what an ink well is. 13— Bement starts the basketball season successfully with a thrilling 22-20 victory over Arthur. 16—Bement wins the first home game by defeating Villa Grove. —41— CALENDAR 1938-39 Dec. 22—The Gym girls are seen munching apples. What goes on here! Dec. 23—Christmas program presented before the assembly. Notice how good everyone is? Santa comes tomorrow night. Jan. 2—New Year’s hangover prevalent; nevertheless, school must go on. Jan. 5—Seniors select their invitations. Jan. 6—Homer “Carmi” Fields coaches the boys at Cerro Gordo because of Mr. Koepping’s absence due to a nose infection. We lost. Jan. 9—A group of girls was heard screaming in the assembly this evening. A mouse was at large! No harm done. Jan. 13—Pictures are taken for the annual. Junior Moore and “Stub” Ray want to look pretty, so they get permanents. Jan. 16—Koepping returns to school after a long absence. Welcome “Kep!” Jan. 19—The whole sad story in one word—“EXAMS!” Jan. 20—Theme song of the students of B. T. H. S. is “I’ve Got a Feelin’ I’m Failin’.” Jan. 23—Everyone trying to find his own seat after the semester mixup. Jan. 24—Many Betohiers patronize the “res” as the ice continues to stay well frozen. Jan. 26—G. A. A. initiation party. Jan. 27—Semester report cards. Ow!! Jan. 30—Those that aren’t at school today are probably at home reading “Snowbound.” Jan. 31—Miss Houston is seen riding in a “one horse open sleigh.” Snow sports are popular with the students, too, these days. Feb. 3—Monticello downs Betohi in the first Okaw Valley Tournament game. Feb. 7—Stub Ray and Doit Fish are going to have a feud—according to Stub. Doit suggested that he make a speech before the assembly. Feb. 6—Coach Koepping, Barney Slevin, and Robert Lane broadcast over station WDZ. Feb. 11—Robert Driskill is seen with a bandaged hand. He stuck it with his needle while darning socks in Boys’ Home Ec. Class. Feb. 13—Home Ec. Mothers’ party. “Homer Economics” marries “Aggie Culture.” What are things coming to? Feb. 14—Seniors are seen eating peanuts in English class. Things were not like this in the “good old days.” Realization that commencement is not far away dawned upon the seniors when they were measured for caps and gowns today. Feb. 15—The faculty honor Mr. Slusser with a birthday party in the school house. Feb. 16—The wives of the faculty and board members are entertained at the third tea. —42— CALENDAR 1938-39 Feb. 20—School closes because of influenza. Mar. 1—Argenta eliminates Bement from the regional tournament. Mar. 7—The G. A. A. present their play, “The Perils of Pearl Ella.” Mar. 8—The first intramural basketball game is held. Mar. 11—District solo and ensemble contest. Bement is awarded six firsts out of ten entries. Mar. 16—The latest thing out. Girls take a sudden interest in the weather, so they wear thermometers. Mar. 17—We never realized that there were so many shades of green as we have seen today. Mar. 20—The basketball squad attend a banquet at Sullivan. Dean Medaris is presented with the Okaw Valley sportsmanship award. Mar. 21—Some excitement in the old school at last. When we arrived this morning, we found that the safe had been rifled. The operetta, “Jerry of Jericho Road,” is presented by the high school chorus. Mar. 24—The juniors are royally entertained by the seniors. Mar. 25—The Bement High School Chorus wins first in the district chorus contest at Charleston, Illinois. This qualifies the chorus for the state contest on April 28 and 29 at the U. of I. Mar. 27—The faculty go through, win over the obstacles of weight and age, and take the intramural by defeating Barney Slevin’s team. Mar. 31—The sophomores have a party. “B” club initiation—what fun! Apr. 1—The Bement band plays in the district band contest at Arthur. Apr. 5—Judging from the screams that issued from the Home Ec. pantry, we take it that Miss Ponder is afraid of mice. Apr. 7—The annual Home Ec. and Ag. party is held. Apr. 20—The last tea is held. Mothers are entertained. Apr. 28—The state chorus contest is entered by the Bement chorus. May 4—The Junior-Senior Banquet in a gay carnival setting provides a joyful evening for both the guests and their hosts. May 8—The Boys’ Home Ec. class takes a trip to Jacksonville—and all get back. May 9—The Ag. boys go to the sectional contest at Bethany. May 16—The Home Economics girls present their annual style show. Even the boys notice the change in styles. May 26—The senior play is presented before a well-filled house. When the final curtain closes, the seniors realize that this is their last appearance in high school dramatics. May 28—Rev. C. M. Curtis speaks at our Baccalaureate services. May 29—Class Day Program is enjoyed by families and friends. May 30—Forty-four eager students face an uncertain future as they receive their diplomas from good old “B. T. H. S.” And now we close the chapter 1939 of our volume, B. T. H. S. EDUCATION. —43— CLASS WILL We, the members of the Senior class as a whole, do will and bequeath our good will to all of the teachers. To the Junior class we leave hopes that you will have as prosperous and noteworthy a Senior year as we have had. We, the following Seniors, do will and bequeath our most notable virtues to the following Juniors: I, Edwin Kanitz, leave my scientific attitude to Billy Proctor. I, Doit Fish, will the managership of the basketball team to “Stub” Ray. I, Dale Auth, will my modesty to Uolla Van Matre. We, Ted Romack and Enter Evans, leave our drawing ability to Scotty Wilkinson. I, Lester Hotz, leave my studiousness to Kenneth Fisher. I, John Foran, leave my wavy hair to Howard Moore. I, Junior Fay, will my deep silence to Fred Lux and Jim Raglan. I, Paul Lamb, leave my affection for cows to Bud Warner. I, Marietta Rambo, will my ability to collect diamonds to Margaret Winzenburger. We, Catherine Kintner and John Hendrix, leave our dancing ability to Ralph Rose and Irene Flenniken. I, Betty Hill, leave my wide grin to Gloria Larson. I, Marjorie Hampton, will my giggle to Barbara Crook and Leah Hotz to share between them. I, Allen Ball, leave my blond hair to “Buss” Boyd. I, Keith Bell, will my way with the women to Glenn Gorrell. We, Frances Moery and Gordon Hopper, will our meeting place at locker 36 to George Loudenback and Marie Hampton. I, Rosann Fleming, leave my interest in Monticello to Emily Vance and Luella Wiggins. I, June McCrary, leave my love for gossip to Gertrude Norberg. I, Margaret Tynan, will my attiaction for bellboys to Marjorie Funk and Mary Belle Lefever. I, Loretta Maley, leave my pleasant personality to Robert Driskill. I, Elzora Smith, leave Floyd Larimore in care of Mary Conlin. I, Lucille Weber, will my shy ways to Dorothy Bruce. I, Jack Wiggins, will my car driving ability to Helen Porter. I, Catherine Phalen, leave my good nature to Betty Ilainey. I, Herbert Morgan, will my perseverance to Mattie Nichols. I, Anna Rita Grennan, leave my dignity to Mary Redman. I, Kenneth Fristoe, leave my “plugs” to Leo Doyle. I, Edward Farrell, will my paper route to Bob Still. I, Charlotte Lefever, leave my executive ability to Cecelia Monaghan. I, Helen Plummer, leave my assembly conversations to Mary Brandenburg. I, Edwina Auth, leave the upholding of the Ivesdale traditions to Agnes Hanna and Lucille Hannon. I, Lois Hill, will my fondness for reading to Betty Doty. I, Lola Hamman, leave my fondness for curly-headed boys to Lena Cornelius. I. Monica Hinton, leave my flighty ways to Helen Lamkin. I, Dale Redman, will my antipathy for females to Barney Slevin. I, Rachel Lamb, will my gift of gab to Warren Metcalf. I, Loretta Scott, will my short choppy steps to Harley Day. I, “Kate” Grady, leave my reputation of being the reddest-haired girl in the class to Julia McCullough. I, Dale Kirkland, will my amiable nature to Marjorie Bogue. I, Maxine Probus, leave my ability to have a good time to Hollis Stout. I, Robert Lane, leave. —44— BETWEEN HOURS —45- Quality Service HERFF-JONES COMPANY Class Rings, Commencement Announcements • Indianapolis Jewelers to Bement High School Classes E. H. HALL DECATUR, ILLINOIS No Mystery We render a complete clothing service. It’s not a mystery. 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