Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

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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—

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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-

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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—