Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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BETOHI AT WORK —12-

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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 -

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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—