Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 110 of the 1953 volume:

M OjjjjLciai jCacj. diaak otThe (Element j4icjk Sckao? to Sjpnincj. CnuL e 1952 - 1953 £ntnie Qatkened? and (Publi hed by tkt Senion CHabb d ement Commurutty HArut A4ujk Sckoo£ (Bcmcnt, iJCtinoii NOW HEAR THIS .... NOW HEAR THIS .... On the following pages of this log is a cross sectional view of our 1952-1958 school year. We have attempted to record in chronological order, and as accurately as possible, all the events that took place during the past nine months. On such a long cruise many people put forth much effort to effect a successful voyage that would be not only enlightening and educational but also entertaining and enjoyable. We now present to you the HIM, which will bring back memories to the crew and present to others picture of our voyage. A SALUTE To Mr. L. A. Ilodam, who, after twenty-four years of faithful and honorable service, has decided to retire from active duty, we dedicate the HIM. Mr. Hod a in came to r.emont High in 1029 and has taught continuously since that time. He has made a real contribution to the agricultural development of the community and has helped many a young farmer to get started on the road to success. After this length of service and because of a special interest in “casting around for water species, Mr. Ho-dam could be called an “old salt. One would naturally suppose that with this kind of a record he would be able to spin some “good old yarns, and one would probably be right. And so to you, Mr. Hodnni, congratulations and Hon Voyage! THE SHIP In this structure, the crew carried on all of the activities necessary for completing: the voyage. School buildings, as ships, must he sound, safe, and adequate. We, the crew, feel especially grateful for the privilege of having such ship-shape buildings in which to study. DIRECTORS (Board of Education) The directors in charge of the 1052-1953 cruise were Mr. A. E. Bodman (president), Mr. Clarence Lefever. Mr. C. J. Tabaka, Mr. H. E. Eckstein, Mr. Howard Lamb, Mr David Marker (secretary). Not in picture—Mr. R. J. Rodgers. These men spent much time and thought in securing everything necessary to make our voyage pleasant and beneficial. THE CREW Every member of tin new of (lie 1� . II. fc. played liis part in the smooth operation of the vessel during the cruise. All officers ami seamen did their job in an outstanding manner. Tn this section of the book we will present the vari oils people who made up tin crew and try to explain in part their jobs in relation to the voyage. In the first half of this section are the V. I. I , and the groups who performed the services necessary to make the voyage a pleasant one. In wheel: v. I. p. (The Faculty) Toji row: Mr. Walter Slater Superintendent. Physics Mrs. J. E. Crim Secretary Mr. Charles Anderson Assistant Principal. Social Studies. Basketball Coach Middle row Bottom row: Mr. William Chandler Social Studies. Football and Track Coach, Physical Education Miss Betty Fowler Physical Education Mr. Richard Mills Mathematics, Baseball Coach Miss Charlotte Lefever Home Economics Mrs. S. C. Hammond Business Education Mr. Albert Tucker Science Mrs. Charles Knapp .lr. Vocal Music Mr. Robert Taylor Instrumental Music Miss Helen Malcor Art Mr. Charles Smith Industrial Aris : Miss Isabelle Hou ton English, Librarian Mr. Lowell Hodam Agriculture Miss Pearl Swaim English. Latin V. I. P. (The Faculty) On every ship there must he ;i certain group of people who take charge of the rest of the crew ami supervise their work and training. They are the guiding hand that steers the learning and experience necessary to every crewman for his future life's work. These teachers arc as important to our course in life as ship’s tools, such as the wheel, compass, and sextant, are to the course of a ship’s cruise. They are also as reliable as any of these tools, ready and willing to he of service on a moment's notice. We won’t call them the “brass” because they are not at all what the term implies. We will simply call them the V. I. 1 ., very important people in our lives. MAINTENANCE Lower right hand corner: Mr. Lloyd Hill (superintendent of maintenance) lTpper left hand corner: Mr. Orville Rucker Our vessel would rate high in any Admiral's inspection. The sparkling appearance of the ship from stem to stern is due largely to the efforts of “Bunk and “Jim- OUR GALLEY Left to right: Mrs. Liestman. Mrs. Rucker. Mrs. Olinger. Mrs Scott. Miss Clodfelter (dietician). Mrs. Still All personnel aboard our good ship were well cared for in the “chow” department. These ladies prepared a hot, appetizing noon meal for the hungry crewmen. SHIP TO SHORE Left to right: Mr. Phillips. Mr. Rvron. Mr. Barnhart. Mr. Crook. Mr. Syfert. Mr. Bell Through all kinds of weather, Lynn and his “hoys made sure our rural seamen showed up for morning roll call. Busses were also provided for the many extra trips required during the cruise. THE SEAMEN In the second part of this section are the members of tlie four different classes. These members spent four years of study on the ship, making ready for the more specialized jobs they will peform in later life. Here we classify these seamen. SENIORS John Fuqua— November 20 — “Swing .vour partner” — Not as quiet as you might think. Kay Crinigan— October 12 — An Irish lass — “A good deal” — Quick of thought and kind of nature. Joyce Day— April 22 — Our D. A. I , girl — Known for her jokes — This girl will go far — Arion award winner. Kent Siders— February 0—Tall, dark, and handsome—“What if the sky should fall!” — Our S. A. R. man. Dan Scott— January 5 — Man of few words — “I will if Den will” — “Gallopin' Ghost” of the gridiron. Linda Byerline— June 19 — Famous for her sneezes — Loves peanut butter (?) — Queen of the ball. A tall girl is always looked up to. Janet McCollum— January 8 — Attracts a “lamb” — Always ready with a clever idea — Successful secretary. Jerry Fleming— August 22 — Red hair with temper (?) to match —Always “tinkerin'- — Everyone's friend. Sonya Clark— May 27 — Songbird — “Where's my purse?” — Dynamic personality — Never too busy to join in the fun. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Nineteen fifty saw twenty four freshmen invading the Dement High School. At our first class meeting, we elected Dill Koebel, Linda Dyerline, and Tom McPherson as president, vice-president and secret ary-treasurer. Sonya Clark and Kent Riders represented us on the student council. During our first year, the class was under the capable guidance of Miss Swaim and Mr. Smith. The main social event in our freshman year was Homecoming. As our candidate, we elected Sonya Clark. Nineteen fifty-one saw twenty-one of the twenty-four re|H rting hack to take their place as sophomores We chose Kent Riders to captain us assisted by Ron Hannon. John Hannon served as secretary-treasurer. We were represented by Linda Dverline and Diehard St rater on the student council. We selected Joyce Day as our candidate for homecoming queen, and really staged a great campaign for the cause. Another event which marked this year’s social calendar was the April Fools’ Party held March 30. We invited the freshmen and we all had a delightful time in carrying out the theme of the party. Miss Swaim and Mr. Stewart guided us through this, our second year. Nineteen fifty-two saw twenty-one jolly juniors. Wo elected Linda Dverline, president; John Fuqua, vice-president; and Kent Siders, secretary-treasurer. Janet McCollum, Kav Hannon, and Joyce Day were elected to the student council. Our advisors were Mrs. Hammond, Miss Headrick, Mr. Ilodam, and Mr. Stewart. During this third year, one of our main objectives was tlie Junior-Senior Prom. Money making schemes originated from this desire and we were kept quite busy. Of course, our main social event was the From for which we asked the seniors to join us oil the ocean floor. In return, we were asked to attend the patriotic party given us by the seniors. Nineteen fifty-three arrived and with it eighteen seniors. For this year, the most important and busiest of all, we elected John Fuqua as our president. Kay Crinigan and Joyce Day were chosen as vice-president and secretary-treasurer respectively.. Sonya (’lark, Linda Dverline, Janet McCollum, and Jerry Fleming represented us on the student council. With the helpful advice of Miss Houston and Mr. Taylor we carried on many activities during our last year. We entertained the juniors at a Coney Island Party and wo were regally entertained by the juniors on April IS at the Junior-Senior From. Linda Dverline was the “Queen of the Dali” when she was crowned Queen at Homecoming, by Dale Turner and Kent Riders. Rbc was attended by Kay Crinigan, Janet McCollum and Eva Rtrater. Sunday. May 21, was one of the big days in our high school career. The Daccalanreate address was given by Reverend Simonton. Then on May 28, Mr. E. II. Reader gave the commencement address. Our four years of high school life was climaxed with Mr. Reader’s good advice, and we stepped into a new work!. SENIORS Kay Hannon— October 18 — Curly hair — “I will if Dan will ’ —There's a joker in every crowd. Eva St rater— October (� — Mischief gleams in her eyes — Always a smile. John Hannon— July 25 — Wisecracks — Edison in the making —I’ll try anything once! David Hawkins— April 15 — School's champion checker player — Seen with Gene — Quite a poet. Ann Perkins— July 18 ---- She deals with “the law” — Al- ready spoken for — Friendly. Dale Turner— February 28 — Convince him? Von try it! — Argument's right down his alley — A real butcher. Rirhard St rater— August 21 — “Just call me Birdie!” — Hurry? What’s that? — Can’t be bothered. Jean McHenry— February 22 — Studious — Champion magazine salesman — “Silence is often the wisest of replies.” Gene Schum— December 17 — Quiet as a mouse? You don’t know him — Comedian — The Village Blacksmith. SENIOR ACTIVITIES LINDA DYERLINE — (Mass Vice-President 1. President 3: Student Council Secretary-Treasurer 2. 4: Football Cheerleader 2. 3, 4; Basketball Cheerleader 1, 3, 4. Varsity 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4: Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice-President 2. Secretary 3; All-State Chorus 2. 3. 4; Sextet 1. 4; Octet 1. 2. 3. State Contest 1, 2: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4. Treasurer 2. President 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1. 3. 4: Library Club 4: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3: Pep Club 3. 4: Class Play 4. SONYA CLARK — Student Council 1. 4; Football Cheerleader 2. 3. 4: Raskethall Cheerleader 2, 3. 4. Varsity 3. 4: Homecoming Queen Attendant 1; Rand 1. 2, 3. 4. Vice-President 3. Secretary 4: All-State Rand 3; Clarinet Quartet 2, 3, 4. State Contest 2, 3. 4; Mixed Clarinet Quartet 1, 2, 3; Woodwind Trio State Contest 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4, President 3; All-State Chorus 4; Octet 2, 3. 4; State Contest 2. 4; Vocal Solo 2, 3, 4; State Contest 3; L. O. V. Club 3, 4. Vice-President 3. President 4: F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Recreation Chairman 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1, 3. 4; Library Club 3: G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4, President 3, Secretary 4; Pep Club 3. 4; Class Play 4. KAY CRTNTOAN — Ivesdale l; Class Vice-President 4: Homecoming Queen Attendant 4: L. O. V. Club 3. 4. President 3. Vice-President 4; Annual Staff 3. 4; Newstaff 3. 1: Library Club 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2. 3. 4. Camp Delegate 2: Pep Club 3. 4; Class Play 4. JOYCE DAY Class Secretary-Treasurer 4; Student Council 3: Football Cheerleader 2. 3. 4; Raskethall Cheerleader 1. 3, 4, Varsity 3. 4: Homecoming Queen Attendant 2: Rand 3. 4. Vice-President 4: Woodwind Trio State Contest 4: All-State Band 3.4; Chorus 1. 2. 3. 4. Librarian 1. Vice-President 3; Sextet 1, 2. 3, 4. State Contest 2; Trio 1; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. Secretary 3. 4: Annual Staff 1. 4; Newstaff l. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Secretary-Treasurer 3. President 4; Pep Club 3. 4: Class Play 4. JERRY FLEMING — Moweaqua 1, 2; Student Council President 4; Rand 1, 2. 3, 4. President 4: All-State Drum Clinic 2; Drum Ensemble State Contest 2. 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2. 3; All -State Chorus 1; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 4; Class Play 4. JOHN FPQUA — Class Vice-President 3. President 4; Football 2. Manager 3; Raseball 1. 4. Manager 2; B-Club 3. 4; F F. A. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 2. 3. 4. SENIOR ACTIVITIES JOHN HANNON — Class Secretary-Treasurer 2: Football 1. 2. Varsity 2; Basketball 1. 3: Baseball Varsity 2, 3. 4: B-Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3. 4; Quartet 3, 4; Octet 4; F. F. A. 1, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Class Play 4. RAY HANNON — Class Vice-President 2: Student Council 3; Football 1, 2. 3, 4, Varsity 2, 3, 4. Honorary Co-Captain 4; B-Club 2, 3. 4. Sergeant at arms 2. 3. 4; F. F. A. l. 2, 3, 4, Watchdog 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. DAVID HAWKINS — Champaign 1; Baseball 3; F. F. A. 3, 4. JANET McCOLLDM — Student Council 3. 4; Basketball Varsity Cheerleader 3, 4; Football Cheerleader 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4: All-State Band 3: Clarinet Quartet 2. 3; Clarinet Solo State Contest 2. 3: Chorus 1. 2, 3; Sextet 2. 3, 4, State Contest 2; L. O. V. 3, 4; F. H. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Ncwstaff 1. 2. 3, 4. JEAN McHENRY — Chorus 2: F. H. A. 1, 2. 3. 4: Annual Staff 2, 4; Pep Club 3. ANN PERKINS — Chorus 1; F. H. A. 1. 2. 3, 4, Vice-President 3, Treasurer 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1. 2, 3, 4. Editor 3: Pep Club 3, 4; Class Play 4. C.ENE SCHl'M — Ivesdalc 1.2; Football 3; F. F. A. 3. 4. DAN SCOTT — Football 1. 2. 3, 4. Varsity 2. 3. 4. Honorary Co-Captain 4; B-Club 4. President 4; Annual Staff 4: Library Club 2. KENT SIDERS — Class President 2. Secretary-Treasurer 3; Student Council 1; Football 1. 2. 3. 4, Varsity 4; Basketball 1. Manager 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Golf 2. 3. 4; B-Club 2. 3, 4, Secretary 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4. Editor 4; Library Club 2. 3. 4: Class Play 4. EVA STRATER — Homocoming Queen Attendant 4; F. II. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 2; Annual Staff 4; Pep Club 3. 4. RICHARD STRATER — Basketball Manager 3: Student Council 2; Baseball 3, 4, Varsity 4; Class Play 4. DALE TURNER — Football 1. 2, 3, 4, Varsity 4; Basketball 1; B-Club 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Band 1. 2; Chorus 3; F. F. A. 2. 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 2; Library Club 2, 4. SENIOR CLASS PLAY “Ho sure to bring along someone to protect you!” warned the seniors. Yes, they were preparing their class play, T1IE MAN ON THE STAIRS, which was a three act mystery comedy by E. Clayton McCarty. The production was made possible by the assistance of Miss Houston and Mr. Taylor and the cooperation of the entire senior class. This play, given on May 10, in the high school auditorium, portrays the confusion which arose when an old lady with phenomenal hearing and her grand-niece were jutted against some grasping relatives in settling the estate of .Tames Murdoch. The plot thickened perceptibly as Mr. Magnin, a mysterious magician, aj j eared at the lonely house. Mr. Moran and his belief in “sjierits” furthered the complexity of the plot. The play reached its stirring climax when the rightful owner of the estate appeared on the scene. CAST OF CHARACTERS Aunt Molly Hremmer — spry, gentle old lady of eighty-five -------Kay Crinigan. Mary Jane Hremmer — her grandniece — Joyce Day. Jed Stuart — A college student — Jerry Fleming. Mike Moran — An old desert rat — Richard Strater. Richard Humphries — A lawyer — John Hannon. Victoria Trouble — A breezy relative of the Murdochs — Ann Perkins. Phillip Magnin — A magician — Kent Sidcrs. Mrs Murdoch — Mary Jane's adopted aunt — Sonya Clark Owen Murdoch — Cousin by adoption — Linda Hyerline. SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY October 12, 1963 Just ten years ago this month, the United Nations held its first General Assembly in the U N’s new World Capitol. The thirty-nine floor Secretariat Building, the General Assembly, the Conference Building, the Library and all the other parts of this mammoth institution combine to form a city in itself. The careers of eighteen Bement High School graduates were launched and the new IJ. N. building opened, both in the same year. The people of the class of 1953 went many different directions upon graduation — some to the army, some to college, and some just went. Here they are ten years later and. believe it or not, they've all found employment in the new U. N. Building. No longer does Mr. Vishinsky storm the halls with his bombastic speeches, but now Kent Siders, U. S. Delegate, “roars out bis policies with fiery enthusiasm. Looking into the maintenance and operational crews, we find Gene Schum and Dan Scott riding a sixty foot scaffold washing vast areas of glass. John Hannon is supervisor of the three-floor, twelve-hundred-car subterranean garage. Many a Cadillac has had its beautiful finish marred. Working as general supervisors of the Secretariat Building, Joyce Day, Janet McCollum, and Jean McHenry are kept busy turning the handles of some one hundred fifty mimeograph machines. Ann Perkins sits all day and pushes books from the library into a pneumatic tube which sends them thirty feet per second to the Secretariat Building. Eva Strater found that many government men use the elevators. so she got a job ns an elevator operator. Young men in politics travel her elevator frequently. Jerry Fleming, sound engineer, listens all day through his earphones to speeches in all languages. Once in a while he turns a knob, but it looks like a pretty soft job. Kay Crlnigan has learned to speak five languages fluently. She can translate a Russian speech into English faster than the speaker can talk. John Fuqua sits back in his delegate's chair and selects the speech translation he wants by just turning a knob. Linda Byerline is head receptionist on the twenty-eighth floor of the Secretariat Building. Between obligations, she drinks coffee which is piped into her desk. Sonya Clark carefully dry cleans the Mags. Her job is done at night, and by the time she finishes with the complete group it is time to begin again. Dale Turner is the chief cook in the huge cafeteria. He has been serving horse meat for six months and no one knows it yet. Ray Hannon is recording director. He makes and files recordings of every speech. They have had to watch him recently because he has been adding his own versions to a few of Malenkov's speeches. Dave Hawkins and Richard Strater Join the staff of one hundred thirty porters who cater to the big shots. When the President's brief-case came up missing a while back. Richard and Dave made a frantic but successful search. The President added $50 to the national budget to reward them. Everyone agrees that the U. N. Building is the largest and most modorn work shop In the world, and wow! What a staff it employs! SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Janet McCollum, will my place in Mis. IIanunond s commercial department to Dick Kudos and Dick Dancev. I, Jean McHenry, will my quiet nature to Marlene Howyer. 1, Ann Perkins, will my gift of gab to Sharon Clow and Joan Ann Fendlev. I, Gene Sclnun, will—Xo I don’t either, but Kay Tate can have it. I, Dan Scott, will my curls to Joe Olinger. I, Kent Siders, will my berth on the H 1 M to Don Stout. I, Eva Strnter, will my dimples to Gene Ard and Robert Rmdley. I’ll get along. I, Richard St rater, will my love of the Dodgers to John Sebens. and Chalmer Hinton. I, Dale Turner, will my artistic ability to Charles Rartison and Corky Carlin. 1, Linda Ryerline, will my sneezes to Violet Van Laiidingham. Mine with yours, ami we’ll raise the roof. I, Sonya Clark, will my musical talent to Paul Lari-more, Don Hooker, and Civile Perry. They will make a fine trio. I, Kay Crinigan, will my gray streak to Harry Porter and Kenny Westfall. I. Joyce Day, will my typewriter to Kenneth Phipps. Practice makes perfect! I, Jerry Fleming, will my ability at the snare drums to Hob Gallivan and Dave Spearman. I. John Fuqua, will my cowboy lioots to Marge and Harb Holsen. One for each. I, John Hannon, will my vast knowledge to Sandra Metzger, Marlene I lord, and Mary Roel eck. I, Ray Hannon, will my party ticket to Rachel Day. I, Dave Hawkins, will my vigorous ambition to Sue Hannon and Peggy Randall. JUNIORS Reading from left to right: Top row — David Spearman. Durham Itolsen, Joe Olinger, Corky Carlin. Chalmcr Hinton. Harold Lieb, Mattie Smith Second row — Jo Ann Fend ley, Don Hooker. Rachel Day, Robert Bradley Third row — Charles Bartison. Barbara Tynan. Ray Tate. Peggy Randall, Dick Dancey, Clyde Perry, Sandra Metzger Fourth row — Violet VanLandinghani, Harry Porter. Sue Hannon Kenneth Westfall, Mary Robeck, Paul Larlmore. Sharon Clow, Kenneth Phipps Fifth row — Dick Fades. Marlene Bowyer, Don Stout. Marlene Hord, Robert Gallivan, Marjorie Ilolsen. Gene Ard, John Sebens ACTIVITY RECORD September 5, 1:33 p. m. — Thirty six members of the junior class came together for their first meeting anti chose Corky Carlin, Chalmer Hinton, and Joe Olinger. as president, vice president, and secretary-treasurer, respectively. September 8, 11:30 a. m. — Short class meeting to pick student council members. Peggy Randall, Dick Dancey, and Ray Tate elected. All our advisors were present at this meeting. They were Mr. Ilodam, Miss Lefever, Mrs Hammond, and Mr. Smith. September 22, 12:25 p. m. — Class meeting called for purpose of devising a method of raising money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Two methods were decided upon: running a junior stand and selling novelties in order to create a greater school spirit. November 20, 6:30 p. m. — Thirteen junior boys were among those who received letters at the annual football banquet. December 3, 7:30 p. m. — The junior class enjoyed an evening at “Coney Island as the guests of the seniors. December 1), 1:34 p. in. — Decided to have Junior-Senior Prom on Saturday night, April IS. March 12, 7:30 p. m. — The Dement I . T. A. program consisted of a panel discussion and tumbling exhibition iu which five juniors took part. March 17, 6:30 p. m. — The annual basketball supper was held and letters were presented to eight individuals all of whom were juniors. April IS, 6:30 p. in. — The juniors entertained the seniors in the rose garden iold gym) at the annual prom. May 28 — After weathering the final gale (semesters) the juniors were raised in rank to seniors and docked for three months shore leave before their last cruise on the D. II. 8. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM AND BANQUET Oil tho evening of Saturday, April IS, the seniors were invited into the rose garden (old gym) to dine and dance as guests of the juniors. As they went through the garden gate, they noticed the moon shining down upon a garden of roses surrounded by a white fence and rose trellises. The banquet consisted of the following menu: Rose “Combine Nectar (apricot juice). Shades of Spring (spring salad), Rose's Choice (ham loaf). Petals of Peace (scalloped potatoes). Noxious Weeds (French-cut beans). Red Pinocchios (cherry preserves). Fleecy Clouds and Moonbeams (rolls and butter). Frozen Rose Cup (frozen dessert). Lover's Delight, Mist and Showers (coffee and milk i. and Carden Pebbles( nuts). Don Stout was very capable as master of ceremonies with Corky Carlin giving the address of welcome and John Fuqua giving the response. Lana and Simone Drake entertained the upper classmen with three dance numbers entitled “Silhouettes, followed by the junior girls’ arrangement of the one act play, “Retween Dances. Rachel Day sang in a very charming manner “Moonlight and Roses.’’ The rest of the evening was spent dancing to the music of Jim TTemlerson and his orchestra. At 10:J0 p. m. one of the most unforgettable even ings in our high school career came to an end. SOPHOMORES Reading from left to right: Top row — Effle Smith. Stanley Courson. Ann Hnltcrman, Bar-bara Marshall, Dolores Adams, Beverly Corum. Lois Cantrell, Lee Lawson. Mary Morgan Second row Warren Bartison, Sandra MeVicker, Lois Fleming. Don Burgess. David Goodmon, Sandra Primmer, Charles Helm Third row — Shirley Lindstrom. Shirley Miles, Nancy McCollum. Junior Woodcock. Doris Mull. Frances Dick Fourth row ---- Robert Jeffers, Elizabeth McCabe, Glenn Bolsen, Nancy Hainev, David Gallivan, Marilyn Timme, Simone Drake. Louis Strack Fifth row — Patty Doyle, Eugene Clifton, Nancy Allison. Merle White, Frances Kurr, David Livingston. Joan Thomas. Bill McConaha, Louise Mundy ACTIVITY RECORD September 2, 1952: Thirty-nine sophomore crewmen entered the good ship II. H. S. once again. After last year’s voyage, we expected many good things this year. September 5: Class meeting was held at 1:30 p. m. to elect class officers. With the able help of our advisors, Miss Fowler and Mi . Mills, Don Bur-gess was elected president; Dave Ooodmon, vice-president; Lois Fleming, secretary-treasurer; and Junior Woodcock and Nancy McCollum, student council members. October 15: ('lass meeting held at 1:30 p. hi. to decide on date for sophomore party. Committees for party were decided upon. November II: Sophomore party at 7:30 p. m. Everyone enjoyed dancing, games, and refreshments. December 2: Football banquet at 0:30 p. m. closed Bull-pup’s season. Two wins and three losses went into the record hook. Two sophomore hoys lettered — Don Burgess and Louis St rack. January 15. 1953: Semester exams were encountered. Dave Holt, Mary Ann Cavanaugh, and Forrest Wiliams left ns. Richard Poling joined us before semesters. March 10: Eight sophomores helped bring the P.ullpun’s basketball season to a successful end with a first place tournament win over Monti-cello. Thirteen wins and ten losses went into the record hook. March 10: Baseball and track practice began with sophomores out for both sports. Dave Callivan lettered as manager for baseball last year. Don Burgess lettered in track. May 28: Looking back, many crewmen thought this year a successful one. All who belonged to the various clubs enjoyed their activities. Everyone hopes next year will he as enjoyable. SOPHOMORE SPECIALTIES Sophomore Specialty Dons Mull Playing piano Delores Adams Geometry Lois Ann Fleming Certain junior Warren Burtison Taking trips Junior Woodcock “Loud’’ sport shirts Don Burgess Girls Merle White Radio and television Glenn Ilolsen Freshman friend Marilyn Tim me Latin Lois Cantrell Good handwriting Louis Struck Football Gene Clifton “Messing around” 1 loverly Corum “Taking it easy’’ Sandra Primmer Cheerful disposition Xancv Allison Ilig smile Louise Mundy Shy manner Stanley Oourson Basketball Mary Morgan Drawing horses Frances Dick P. E. Sophomore Specialty Shirley Miles Friendliness Patty Doyle Singing Sandra MeVicker Greenhair Nancy McCollum Playing bass clarinet Simone Drake Imitation of Jerry Lew Bill MeOonaha Just being “ornery” Dave Gallivan Agriculture Dave Goodmon “Scoot ering Elizabeth McCabe World history Nancy Hainey Permanents Barbara Marshall Pep Ann Ilaltcrmau Waitress Dave Livingston Drawing airplanes Effie Smith Blond hair Charles Helm Helping out Shirley Lindstrom Fun Robert Jeffers Judging grain Lee Lawson Spring fever Frances Kurr Quiet manner FRESHMEN Reading from left to right: Top row: Larry Medaris, Jim Pendlcy, Jim Wildmnn. Jack Corum, Bill Hannon, Dan Dancey, Loren Phipps, Jim Yockey, Jim Bales Second row: Elmer Kurr. Marguerite Redman. Jerry stout. Sammy Clark, Evelyn White, Wilhemina Redman. John Strater Third row: Margaret Zoch. Bill Spencer. Phyllis Shumard. Bill Coodmon. Tom Stanton, Sally Born Fourth row: Dick Jones, Carol Sue Hinton. Jack Bolsen. Cone Deering, Jim O'Hara, Tom Kirwan, Jay Poling, Judy Redman. Lloyd Durbin Fifth row; Phyllis Redman. Sharon Morton. Pansy Clark. Karen Lux, Madeline Hardimon. Patsy Byron. Virginia Fades, Irene Alexander, Lenna Schwartz Not in picture: Ronald Laughlin, Richard Harvey ACTIVITY RECORD September 2, 1952: Forty-one freshmen became Seaman Apprentices on the R. H. S. September 17, 1:30 p. m.: The freshmen held their first class meeting. Sam Clark was elected to lead the “green horns.” Jerry Upchurch was chosen vice-president; Evelyn White, secretary; and Jerry Stout, treasurer. Phyllis Shumard and Rill Coodmon were named to he representatives on the Student Council. Miss Swaim and Mr. Tucker were their advisors. October 1: The freshman class was reduced one when Jerry Upchurch moved hack to his home in Day-ton, Ohio. The class decided on Jim O’Hara to fill the vacated vice-president post. November 17, 7:00 p. m.: The freshmen were privileged characters at the all-school party held in their honor. The party, held in the old gym, was well attended by the “greenies. November 24: The class enrollment was increased to forty-one by the addition of another boy. Ronnie Laughlin, a Cerro Gordoian, moved into the Dement district. December 3, 0:30 p. m. The eight freshman hoys who had finished out the football season attended the football banquet in the old gym. December 12, 7:00 p. in.: Near one-hundred per cent attendance showed the great enthusiasm at the freshman party in the old gym. Green horns were pinned on each as he entered the gym and then three games were played. After cokes and cake, dancing was enjoyed until 9:30. March 2, 1953: The freshman class reached forty-two pupils as Richard Harvey, former Dement student. moved hack to the Dement area from Globe, Arizona. March 20, 7:30 p. m.: A number of freshmen showed their Irish at the St. Patrick’s all school party in the old gym. May 28: Forty-two Seaman Apprentices looked forward to promotion on the R. IT. S. • ♦ • CALENDAR September September 2 — At 8:48 In Dement High School the crew was signed on for another year. Three new teachers were taken on board. They were Miss Handgartner, vocal music teacher, Mr. Mills, assistant coach and math teacher, and Mr. Chandler, football coach and history teacher. September 3------A huge crowd attended the dedication of the new gym. They were entertained by Phyllis Murphy, who sang, accompanied by the band, and by a tumbling team from the University of Illinois. September 5 — Each class picked its captain and his mates. September 16 — Seven cheerleaders were elected to lead the ’52 football cheering section. September 25 - The individual pictures of all students were taker.. October October 3 — Homecoming. Dement beat a powerful Arthur team. To top the evening off we had a wonderful dance at which Linda Byerline was crowned 1952 Homecoming Queen. October 6 — Political speeches were given by the American History class. On the 29th we will find out who is our choice for the President of the United States. October 10 — The B Club elected Dan Scott as Its president. October 13 — The senior class decided to sell magazines to mnkc money to put out a yearbook. October 28 — Jean McHenry was high magazine salesman. The seniors netted $1290.00 and cleared $411.69. October 29 — The results of the school election showed Eisenhower winning over Stevenson by a vote of 69-50. November November 7 — For the first time in several years. Dement overpowered their keenest rival. Monticello. November 10 — Student body was treated to ice cream and pop by the faculty in celebration of our Friday night victory. November 14 — The sophomore class held a hay rack ride which ended in Ivesdale. November 21 — The seniors decorated the old gym to look like Coney Island, where they entertained the juniors. The seniors in return will be invited to the Junior-Senior Prom next spring. November 27 — We celebrated one of our outstanding holidays. Thanksgiving, by taking several days shore leave. November 28 — Official opening of basketball season. Dement beat Atwood. November 29 — Several students of the chorus attended the annual All State contest at the University of Illinois. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN Clockwise starting lower left hand corner—Outside row; DON BURGESS — Sophomore — Guard — One of two sophomores to letter — A fast and scrappy player. DAVE SPEARMAN — Junior — Quarterback — A top play caller — Our leading tackier — the love of contact made him a dangerous foe. DON STOUT — Junior — Quarterback — A conscientious and hard working player -— Don will be a top candidate for quarterback next year. GENE BENTLEY — Junior — Halfback — He wanted to win in the worst way — Gene dropped out of school and will be missed next year. KENT SIDERS - Senior — Tackle — Determined to do Ills best — His dependability was beyond reproach. DALE TURNER — Senior — Tackle — Dale improved In every game His last game was his best A good defensive tackle. CORKY CARLIN — Junior — Guard — Could play almost any position in the line — A fighter wherever he played. KEN PHIPPS — Junior — End — When Kenny tackles them they stay tackled — A good pass receiver who we hope will repeat. DON HOOKER — Junior — Halfback — Don started out late, but ended up in the starting backfield — A quick starter. LOUIE STRACK — Sophomore — Fullback - The second of two sophomores ‘to letter — Lou should have a great future as an athlete at Dement. Inside row: DAN SCOTT — Senior — Halfback — Honorary Co-Captain — III desire to play football was dominant — Voted most valuable player. DICK DANCEY — Junior — End — Dick's personality is an asset to any team — A hard worker. KEN WESTFALL — Junior — Tackle — Could play either offense or defense — His rough tackling will be a determining factor — 1953 should be his best year. JOHN SEBENS — Junior — Fullback — Co-Captain elect — A hard competitor — Will make a fine leader. HARRY PORTER — Junior — Center — Did a tremendous Job at offensive center-------- A leading contender next year. BOD GALLIVAN — Junior — Guard — Co-Captain elect — A fast pulling guard who gets out and leads interference. JOE LIEB — Junior — Guard — Joe's first year of football — He learned fast — A good '53 prospect. CHALMER HINTON — Junior — Halfback — “Dynamite” — One of the loosest runners — Aggressive on pass defense — Will be tough next season. BEN HANNON — Senior — Tackle — Honorary Co-Captain — An outstanding blocker on offense and an outstanding tackier on defense. BULLPUPS First row: Chandler, G. Bolsen, Struck, Burgess, Courson, Mills Second row: Wildman, D. Gallivan, Yockey, W. Hannon, D. Good-mon Third row: B. Goodmon, Dancey, O'Hara. J. Stout. Jones Managers: Corum. Olinger, Clark GRIDIRON REVIEW SEPTEMBER 12 — Farmer City Farmers” — Here. The Bulldogs opened their season with a victory over Farmer City. After a 7-6 lead at the first quarter. Bement held their opponents scoreless. Score: Bement 20, Farmer City 6. SEPTEMBER 19 — Olney Tigers”— There. Little Dement” travelled one hundred and twenty miles to down Olney's sixty man squad. 12-6. Due to the fact that neither team could gain on the ground, all three scores were on short passes. SEPTEMBER 26 — Atwood Rajahs — There. Sporting a powerful offense similar to the T”, Atwood downed the Bulldogs for their first conference loss. Score: Atwood 19. Bement 0. OCTOBER 2 — Arthur Knights”— Homecoming. Displaying great spirit. Bement knocked Arthur from the unbeaten ranks for their first conference win. Score: Bement 19. Arthur 13. OCTOBER 9 — Cerro Gordo Bronchos” — Here. Bement’s 6-0 lead melted away in the second half ns Cerro Gordo’s all area Walt Morganthaler broke loose for a pair of touchdowns. Bement fought hack gamely but was unable to score. Score: Cerro Gordo 12. Bement 6. OCTOBER 17 — Tuscola Warriors” — Here. Playing without the services of three regular backfield members. Bement travelled to Tuscola only to take a terrific heating. Tuscola’s superior line was the deciding factor. Score: Tuscola 35. Bement 0. OCTOBER 24 — Assumption Comets” — There. After two straight losses Bement went outside the conference to down weak Assumption. Numerous errors when in scoring position kept the Bulldogs from a higher tally. Score: Bement 19. Assumption 0. OCTOBER 31 — Sullivan Redskins” — There. Surely Bement’s poorest game. The Bulldogs travelled to Sullivan only to get walloped by a team that had not won a game the entire season. Score: Sullivan 9, Bement 0. NOVEMBER 7 — Monticello Sages” — Here. The Bulldogs wound up their season by downing their arch-rival. Showing a great defense. Bement turned back any threat and held Monticello scoreless. Score: Bement 8, Monticello 0. SCORING TD PAT TOTAL Scott 7 2 44 Sebens 4 2 26 Bentley 1 0 6 Phipps 1 BULLPUPS 0 6 Under the guidance of Coach Mills, the Bullpups won over Arthur and Villa Grove while losing to Monticello, Cerro Gordo and a very fine Sullivan team. Two of the Bullpups, Don Burgess and Louie Struck, won Varsity letters this year, and next year a number of them should be making strong bids for a Varsity spot. HOMECOMING A large crowd witnessed the 1952 Homecoming festivities in a gym gaily decorated as a “Football Heaven. The procession of attendants, all seniors, was led by Kay Orinigan, followed by Janet McCollum and Eva Strater. The girls inarched to the throne situated on an imaginary “cloud in the center of the gym. Charlie Hill Body, the crown bearer, preceded Linda B.verline, the 1952 Homecoming Queen. Train-bearers for the queen were Barbara Burgess and Jannie Raglan. Kent Siders and Dale Turner placed a crown of white carnations on the head of the queen and the crowning ceremony was completed as Queen Linda and her escort. Dale Turner, stepped from the throne for the first dance. The royal pair were soon joined by Kay Crinigan and Kent Siders, Janet McCollum and Bob Oallivan, and Eva Strater and John Sebens. MARCHING BAND AND TWIRLERS The football fans were entertained again this year by the Dement marching band. The band was led by a very peppy group of twirlers — Sue Hannon, Ann Ilalterman, Irene Alexander, and Rachel Day, the drum majorette. Lana Drake marched with the twirlers for two of the home games. Her acrobatic stunts along with her twirling were greatly enjoyed by the crowd. Sue Hannon entered the district contest at Monticello in twirling and received a second place rating. The band members practiced every Monday. Tuesday, and Thursday during the sixth hour. Their performances on the football field were evidence of many hours of hard work. For the Bement-Monticello game, the band marched on the field but did not use their instruments. Because the weather is usually so cold this time of the year, it is hard for them to play their instruments and so they worked up a drill team. They wore their uniforms and white gloves and marched to a recording made in advance by the band. FOOTBALL BANQUET On December 3 the Bcmcnt Lion's Club sponsored the annual football banquet in the high school gymnasium. The toastmaster of the evening was Mr. Hon Holloway. After the dinner. Assistant Coach Dick Mills presented the freshman sophomore awards. Then Coach Hill Chandler introduced the honorary co-captains and the co-captains elect Dan Scott, Kay Hannon, Hob Oallivan and John Sebens respectively. These boys were among nineteen letter winners. The speaker of the evening was Loo Johnson, head track coach and head football scout at the University of Illinois, who spoke on the value of athletics. The program was closed with the movies of the Illi nois vs Michigan football game. FOOTBALL CHEERLEADERS nyerllne. R. Day. Doyle, Clark, Fleming:. J. McCollum. McVleker The student council sponsored the election of the football cheerleaders early in September. The student body went down to the gym to elect six girls out of the seven trying out. After seeing a brief sample of their talent, it was evident that a decision could not easily be reached. Therefore all seven girls were elected unanimously bv the student body. These gilds, clad in black slacks and white letter sweaters, faithfully cheered for the boys a ml kept the pep of the student body at a high peak. WHAT IF . . Sonya were a Tiers hey instead of a Clark? Joyce were a month instead of a Day? Richard and Eva were rounder instead of Strnter? Harry were a bellhop instead of a Porter? Frances were Tom or Harry instead of Dick? Simone were a lien instead of a Drake? Parham were a sheriff instead of a Marshall? Charles were a stern instead of a Helm? Shirley were kilometers instead of Miles? Jim were boxes instead of Pales? Karen were Camay instead of Lux? Judy were Beechnut instead of Redman? Evelyn and Merle were purple instead of White? Robert were Millikin instead of Bradley? Dale were a spatula instead of a Turner? CAN YOU IMAGINE? Jorrv Fleming with hrown hair? Sharon Morton sitting still a minute? Kent Skiers in a hnhv bonnet0 Miss Lofever in pigtails? Anyone running to the cafeteria? Lee Lawson being bashful? Phyllis Redman without something to say? David Hawkins participating in class? Sally Horn wthont a temper? Barb Tynan and Marlene Howyer not having a good time during the noon hour? (Henn Rolsen being quiet as a mouse or just being quiet0 Marlene Hord without Sandra Metzger? Jerry being lean instead of Stout? CALENDAR December December 2 — Howard Cleaves, the famous naturalist, showed and narrated his movie of numerous birds and animals. December 3 — Football banquet. The outgoing captains were Dan Scott and Ben Hannon. Next year’s co-captains will be Bob Gallivan and John Sebens. December 5 — Five Platt County schools attended the annual music festival which was held at Bement this year. December 9 — Bement lost a very good basketball gnmo to Mon-ticello. 54-53. December 12 — The freshman clnss held a class party at the school. December 23 — We enjoyed a very nice Christmas party which was sponsored by the student council. December 24 — Christmas Eve and vacation at last. But now wo must study for our semesters which are next year. January January 5 — The crew began the new year with hlgn spirits as they returned to school today. January 15-16 — Troubled waters as students began semester tests. Today marked the half-way mark ol’ our 1952-1953 voyage. January 20 — The students gathered in the assembly to hear the inauguration speech of President Dwight D. Eisenhower. January 21 — Our F. II. A. Chapter received several new members into the organization today in a formal ceremony. January 23 — Who will ever forget the famous match between “Strangler” Kurr and Muscles’’ Fendley as noon wrestling got under way? January 25 — The seas are stormy as the flu epidemic takes its toll with forty-one students absent. January 29 — After a defeat by Deland-Woldon, a number of sad faces appeared in the old gym for a coke dance. February February 3 — Everyone wore a big smile all day — Mr. Granger was taking pictures for the yearbook. February 6 — The first round of noon-hour activities was concluded with the Tiny Terrors in first place and the Peggy Joes and Speedets tying for second place. February 6 — The assembly witnessed the championship wrestling bouts today. Elmer Kurr. Dan Dancey. Jim Bales, Joe Lieb. and Lloyd Durbin were triumphant over Jim Yockey, Richard Poling. Don Burgess, and Ken Westfall. February 12 — The students received a present on Lincoln’s birthday — NO SCHOOL. Thirteen members of Mrs. Hammond's commercial classes and Mr. Tucker’s chemistry clnss spent their holiday by going on a tour through Staley's office building and plant in Decatur. We hear there were pretty tired feet. February 17 The students thoroughly enjoyed a morning assembly featuring Jim and Joy Britton, a very versatile team that entertained with a disappearing act. some ventriloquism, and a real vaudeville soft-shoe routine. February 19 — Seven of Mr. Hodam’s Ag boys — Glenn Bolsen. Dave Goodmon, Bob Jeffers, Louis Struck, Charles Bnrtison, Chalmer Hinton, and Ray Tate—Journied to Deland-Weldon to n judging contest where they received a first in poultry and a third in grain. BASKETBALL SQUAD First row: Coach Chandler. Spearman, Sehens, Hinton. Tate. II. Galllvan, Coach Anderson Second row: Jones. D. Stout. K. Phipps. Ollnger, K. Dancey, Corum Third row; Fendley. B. Goodmon. D. Galllvan. D. Goodmon, Wlld-man, D. Dancey, J. Stout, L. Phipps Fourth row: Courson, Hannon. Clifton. Struck, Poling, McConahn, Livingston LETTERMEN RAY TATE — Junior — Forward — Sported a fake and drive-in shot that fooled many opponents. JOHN SEBENS — Junior — Center — An excellent rebounder and our highest scorer. Tied for “most valuable player.” CHALMER HINTON — Junior — Guard — Honorary Captain. Co-captain-elect. Also tied for “most valuable.” An outstanding player either on offense or defense. DAVE SPEARMAN — Junior — Forward — Excelled on defense. A good rebounder. Should be tough next season. KEN PHIPPS — Junior — Forward — The tallest hoy on the squad. A good jump shot. DON STOTT — Junior — Guard — Made up in fight what he lacked in size. DICK EADES — Junior — Guard — Dead-eye Dick.” Had some good nights at the basket. A scrapper. ROB GALLIVAN — Junior — Guard. A good defensive man with a pair of quick hands. BASKETBALL MEMOS With only three lettermen returning. Conch Anderson floored a team which won seven games against eighteen losses. They finished eighth in the conference with a 2-8 record. They finished fourth in the Okaw Tournament by defeating Atwood in the first game and losing to Monti-cello in the semi-finals and Oakland in the consolation game. In the opening of the new gym Bement scored 84 points while downing Mansfield 84-07. They scored 83 in closing the season at home, whipping Lovington, 83-51. The starting team usually consisted of Sebens, Hinton, Eades, Tate and Phipps, but at the latter part of the season two sophomores, Strack and McConaha, moved up to starting posts. At the close of the season the basketballers elected Ilinton and Sebens to share the “most valuable” player award. Hinton was also elected honorary captain for 1952-53 and captain for the 1953-54 season. With every starting player a junior and all substitutes juniors or sophomores, the basketball future at Bement looks very promising. SCORING QTS FG FT TOTAL AVE. Sebens 92 134 129 397 15. Hinton 98 125 78 328 13. Eades 92 96 63 255 10. Spearman 93 72 44 188 7.5 I’hipps 64 30 39 99 4. Tate 37 23 11 57 2. Gallivan 45 6 10 22 1. Stout 32 10 3 23 1. BULLPUPS The Bullpups had a very good season with a final record of 13 wins against 8 losses. They won the Ccrro Gordo Frosh-Soph tournament bv downing Cerro Gordo and Monticello. A number of sophomores were substitutes for the varsity team and two also earned starting berths during the latter part of the season. In the next couple of years these boys should lead Bement to a banner year in basketball. G. A. A Front row: Marshall (vice-president), Miss Fowler (advisor), J. Day (president), Clark (secretary) Second row: Morton, Corum, McVicker, Redman. Drake, Kurr. Hardimon, R. Day, Lux, Haltcrman, Schwartz, Crlnigan, Dick. Shumard PEP CLUB First row: J. McCollum. Byerline, E. Smith. Fleming. Allison. J Day, S. Clark Second row: R. Day, M. Smith, Doyle, Miss Fowler (advisor), Halterman. Lindstrom. Dick. Hord Third row: Clow. Bowyer, Crlnigan, Strater, Morgan. P. Redman. Mull. J. Redman, Tynan, Robeck Fourth row: Byron, P. Clark. N. McCollum, B. Bolsen. Perkins. Hinton, McVicker. Drake, Hannon, Mundy, Metzger BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS BASKETBALL VARSITY CHEERLEADERS: Byerline, J. McCollum, J. Day, Clark BASKETBALL B TEAM CHEERLEADERS: Allison, E. Smith, Fleming G. A. A. Under the capable guidance of the advisor. Miss Fowler, the O. A. A. lias bad a very active and complete year. Meeting once a week, the girls vigorously engaged in cither softball, volleyball, basketball, tumbling, golf, or archery. Outside of their weekly meetings, the O. A. A. participated in two play days. They went to Mahomet on May !� . and sponsored a play day here on October IS. Using the theme of “School Daze. they sent invitations to eight neighboring schools. Approximately eighty girls were present. The whole day was spent playing softball, basketball, and volley ball and running relays. From the G. A. A. group grew a tumbling club which practiced once a week. These girls presented a demonstration at the March I . T. A. meeting showing the results of their efforts. Three girls—Sonya Clark. Kay Crinigan, and Frances Uick—were lucky enough to go to the Illinois State Normal Clinic, which is an annual affair. This year the fundamentals of body mechanics, basketball, and square dancing were taught. Barb Marshall and Frances Dick were chosen to attend the G. A. A. camp at Lake Bloomington. To bear this expense the G. A. A. sold pop and candy during the first games of the basketball season. PEP CLUB Tin Pep (Mill), a cheering unit, was the little spark behind our team. Guided by the cheerleaders, they were present at all our home games yelling and cheering our team on. Upon entering the gym, one could not help but notice these girls in their crisp white blouses with purple tics and their new purple and white beanies. The girls felt a sense or pride in being the first pep group to sit in the new gym and to cheer our team. About once a month, the pep club met with the cheerleaders to learn new cheers. BASKETBALL CHEERLEADERS Not long before the basketball season began, the student body assembled in the gym to elect the basketball ( heerleaders. Three I team and four Varsity cheerleaders were chosen. The Varsity cheerleaders had last year's experience to help them. Hoth groups wore purple and white. The cheerleaders were very faithful and sparked I! e student body's pep. NEWSTAFF First row: Dick (school news and features), Jones (freshman-sophomore sports), Shumard (freshman editor) Second row; Fleming (typist). Mrs. Hammond (advisor). Olinger (editor), McVlcker (assistant editor), Perkins (business manager), Day (typist) Third row: Sam Clark (freshman-sophomore sports). Stout. Spearman (varsity sports), Ryerline (senior news), McCollum (school news and features), Hinton. Redman (freshman news), Metzger. Hannon (junior news). Crinigan (school news and features). Sonya Clark (senior news), Cantrell (sopho-news). Clow (junior news), Doyle (sophomore news). Miss Swaim (advisor) is not in picture L. O. V. First row; Miss Swaim (advisor). Stout Second row: Clark (president), Crinigan (vice-president), McCollum, Spearman Third row: Dancey (treasurer), Olinger (secretary). M. Bolsen, B. Bolsen Fourth row: Drake. Day, Schwartz. Smith. McVlcker STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Mr. Anderson (advisor), Fleming (president), Byerlino (secretary-treasurer), Dancey (vice-president) Second row: Randall Third row; J. McCollum Fourth row: Woodcock. Tate, Clark Fifth row: Shumard Sixth row: Goodmon. N. McCollum ANNUAL STAFF Sitting on floor: Carlin (junior editor). J. Stout (freshman editor), Livingston (sophomore editor), Scott (sports editor . R. Hannon (sports editor and artist) Sitting: Perkins, Strater (typists). Miss Malcor (art advisor). D. Stout (assistant editor), Miss Houston (advisor). Siders (editor), Crinigan, Fleming (senior editors). McHenry. Ry-erline, Clark (activity editors) Standing: Day (business manager). Turner (artist), Fuqua (business manager). J. Hannon. McCollum (feature editors) L. O. V. The L. (). V. (’lul) is a small group com|H sed of students who are taking Latin or have had two years of Latin. Their meetings consist of a short business session followed by a planned program. The program is usually in the form of debates, round table discussions, pantomimes, or individual talks on Roman myths and customs. The Club held initiation early in the year. Coming to school one morning were the new members wearing white togas and barefoot sandals. Sporting straight hair and without makeup, they looked just like the Roman goddesses. The only decoration on their garb was the sign “Labor Omnia Vincit’’ which means “Labor Conquers All. ’ The ordeal was climaxed when they stood up in front of the assembly and sang “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” in Latin. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council was active throughout the year by sponsoring several all-school parties and having coke dances after some football and basketball games. The Student Council was in charge of the election of the football ami basketball cheerleaders by deciding how many there would be and by making up tin ballots. They gave an all-school party in the fall in honor of tin freshmen and also sponsored Homecoming. They arranged for the election by the student body of the queen and her attendants, all of whom were to be chosen from the senior class. The Student Council members worked very hard in making the plans and in decorating the gym for this big event. At Christmas time, they took charge of the Christmas program. A reading was given by Mrs. Hammond and then all who brought gifts participated in the grab bag. The television program, “Twns the Night Before Christmas,” was shown by Jerry Fleming, after which everyone joined together in singing Christmas carols. After refreshments — a Christmas treat from the faculty — the students gathered in the old gym to dance. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole student body and everyone seemed to agree that this was a wonderful way to begin Christmas vacation. During the state tournament, the Student Council held a contest to see who could pick the winning team and the nearest score. Joyce Day was the winner among the gills and Bill Ooodmon, among the boys. F. H. A F. F. A First row; Byerline (president). Miss Lofever (advisor), Randall (vice-president) First row: Tate (secretary). C. Bnrtion (presi dent), Carlin (vice-president) Second row: J. McCollum (historian), Perkins (treasurer), J. Day (secretary). S. Clark (reacreation chairman) Second row:: It. Hannon (watchdog), Strack (reporter). Sebens (treasurer). Mr. Hodara (advisor) Third row; Shumard, Doyle, Fleming. Robeck Fourth row; White, Strater. Hannon, Mundy Fifth row; Morton. J. Redman, P. Clark, Dick Sixth row: J. Redman, Clow. Zoch, Hinton Seventh row: Metzger, Alexander, E. Smith, Allison Eighth row: McHenry, Halterman. Lindstrom, Byron Ninth row: M. Smith, W. Redman, Bowyer, Tynan Tenth row; N. McCollum, Primmer, Hardimon, Me Vick er Eleventh row; VanLandingham, R. Poison, Drake. M. Bolsen Twelfth row: Born. M. Redman, Morgan. Hord, Lux LIBFtARY First row; Larimore, Miss Houston, Byerline Second row; Siders. Tumor, Crin-igan, Fuqua Third row; Jeffers. Phipps, Dick, Mundy, Schwartz Not in picture — Shirley Miles Third row: Laughlin, Jeffer3, Medaris, Clark Fourth row: J. Hannon. Hooker. Ard. Bradley Fifth row: B. Gallivan, Hawkins, J. Bolsen. Schum Sixth row: Lawson, Fuqua, Dancey, Strater Seventh row: D. Gallivan, W. Rartison. Yockcv, Burgess Eighth row; Perry, Helm, G. Bolsen. Courson Ninth row; Hinton, Clifton, Bales, Goodmon Tenth row; McConaha, O'Hara, Phipps, Wild-man Eleventh row: Woodcock, Turner, Larimore, R. Hannon Twelfth row: Kirwan. White F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is a national organi-tion for hoys studying vocational agriculture. Membership is entirely voluntary. At the regular meetings, the boys held panel discussions and gave reports on farm problems not covered in class. In the fall the officers attended an officers' meeting at Allerton Park. On December 17. fourteen boys were initiated into the local chapter. They were required to wear ladies apparel. After these “lovely girls performed in study hall, they were taken to the gym for a formal initiation. A soil judging team, made up of Don Burgess, Dave (loodmon. Bonis Struck. Warren Bartison, and Jim Yoc-key. made a good showing at Maroa in October. The grain and poultry judging teams, pictured on the contest page, attended the sectional contest at Deland in February. The Dement F. F. A. will be represented at the state judging contest at the University of Illinois in June by fat stock, dairy, grain, and poultry teams. In the spring the boys sold garden seeds to meet the expenses of their year's activities. F. H. A. The F. II. A. girls started their year by having a wiener roast at the park. The girls eleeted for their chapter mother, Mrs. J. B. Bverline. In tli«‘ fall, a small group or girls attended the House of Delegates where our own Peggy Randall was elected Projects Chairman of Section 16. At the Spring Rally, Sue Hannon and Effic Smith modeled a summer dress and a corduroy jacket respective-ly. Mrs. Jacqueline Gallagher talked to the girls at one of their meetings on beauty culture and grooming problems. A skit on etiquette was enjoyed by all the girls at another meeting. During F. II. A. week, the girls sold homemade cookies, candies, and candy apples. A merry time was bad by all, except for the new members, on initiation day. These girls certainly earned their membership into the F. H. A. The club concluded their year by electing a delegate for F. II. A. camp and electing new officers for the com ing year. LIBRARY The Librarians kept themselves busy throughout the year by keeping the library tidy, checking in and out books, and helping students find material. During book week, they gave a program in front of the assembly. Louise Mundy gave a talk and then Kent Siders, as quiz master, conducted a quiz program. Those students who were able to answer the questions asked of them got to take their seats in the “Keewkoob” box. Jerry Fleming was the winner of the jack pot question and was presented a book of his own choice, “A Man Called Peter. BAND Sitting first row: Sonya Clark (secretary-treasurer). It Day (librarian). Morton. Moore, J. Day (vice-president) Second row: Metzger, L. Fleming, Lux. Halney. J. Stout (reporter), Siders, B. Ooodmon. Morgan. Alexander, Zoch. D. C.ood-mon, Olinger, D. Stout Third row; J. McCollum, N. McCollum (head librarian). S. Hinton. Jeffers, LeCrone, flodam, Durbin. B. Morris. P. Doyle. B. Bol-sen. W. Hinton. Hardimon, Burgess, Dancey. Lawson. Sam Clark, Robbins, R. Morris, Jones Standing: M. Bolsen, G. Rolsen. J. Fleming (president), L. Doyle, Mr. Taylor INSTRUMENTAL STATE CONTESTANTS Clarinet quartet: Clark, Day. Morton, Fleming Woodwind trio: Moore, Day, Clark Drum ensemble: M. Bolsen, G. Bolsen. Fleming. Doyle BA When school started in September, the band was already underway. During the vacation months it had practiced, giving concerts throughout the summer. When the football season started, the band was converted into a marching unit. Rehearsals were held outside where many formations and acts were developed. Their object was to entertain the spectators during the halves of the football games. After the football season, they once again became a concert band. Their agenda for the school year was as follows: September 2: The bond played for the dedication of the new gym. September 30: A small band played hymns at the services honorin'? the publication of the Revised Standard Version of the Rible December f : The Piatt County Music Festival was held at Dement. December 22: The music department, including the band and chorus. presented their annual Christmas concert. April 7: The band played a concert sponsored by Bement's new gas company. April 10: Contest! The band journeyed to Monticello on Friday night to compete in the district music contest. They received an excellent rating. April 20: Another concert. This time it was the annual Spring concert given by the entire music department. May 19: At the senior play a small group from the band furnished special music. May 28: Graduation rolled around at which the band played an overture and the processional. May 30: The last event for the band this year was the community reunion. The band presented a concert at this time. ND INSTRUMENTAL CONTESTANTS In tho district solo and ensemble contest there were three ensembles and one solo that won superior rating and participated in the state contest at Charleston on May 1. They were a woodwind trio, a clarinet quartet, a drum quartet, and a flute solo. The woodwind trio made their first api earanre in the state contest this year. Joyce Day, Alice Moore, flutes; and Sonya Clark, clarinet, made up this ensemble. The members of the drum quartet were Jerry Fleming, Linda Doyle, snare drums; Margie Bolsen, cymbals, and Glen Bolsen, base drum. It was the second appearance for this ensemble in the state. For three years in succession the clarinet quartet lias gone to the state. The members are Sonya Clark, Rachel Day, Sharon Morton, and Lois Fleming. Lois is a new member this year. Joyce Day, flute, was the only instrumental solo to go to the state. It was her second appearance there. Instrumental groups and solos receiving excellent ratings in the district contest were a clarinet quartet made up of Louise Born, Sandra Metzger, Nancy Hainey, Sue Hinton: a brass quintet of Margaret Zocli, Joe Oling-er, Lee Lawson, Don Stout, Don Burgess; and three soloists, Janet McCollum, Sharon Morton, and Sue Hannon. For pictures of these people see the contest page. CHORUS First row, front to back: Danccy (president). Mull (pianist), White, S. Hannon. P. Hodman, Metzger, S. Hinton, Cantrell, J. Day, VanLandlngham. Born, R. Day Second row: Mrs. Adams (director), Jones. J. Hannon. Jeffers. Medaris. Burgess. Stanton. C. Hinton. Tate, Sebens, Olinger. Phipps Third row: Allison (vice-president). Sam Clark, Mundy. Morton. Clow, Zoch, Alexander, J. Redman. N. McCollum. Bowyer, Lux, Hord Fourth row: Spearman (secretary-treasurer), Shumard, Doyle, Fleming, Sonya Clark. P. Clark. Byron, HaRcrman, Hardimon, Primmer. Bolsen. Byerline The chorus was under the direction of Mrs. Doris Adams until she resigned the first of March and was replaced by Mrs. Charles Knapp Jr. The activities of the chorus for this year included their annual Christinas and Spring concerts and the music festival which was held in Dement. In April, the gilts’ chorus, the boys' chorus, and the mixed chorus participated in the district music contest at Monticello. All three received a second place rating. The chorus concluded their year by singing for the Baccalaureate services on May 24. PIATT COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL Three hundred music students from six Piatt. County schools attended the seventh annual Music Festival on December 5. This year tlie festival was held in Dement in accordance with a rotating plan decided upon two years ago. The day’s activities included choral clinic classes under the direction of Mr. Lloyd Pfautch from Illinois Wesleyan University and rehearsals for the band and chorus. The policy of the festival is to emphasize instrumental music one year and choral music the next year. This year the emphasis was on choral. The climax of the festival was a public concert presented by a picked group of band and chorus students. The chorus was directed by Mr. Pfautch and the band by the directors of the participating schools. An audience of approximately one thousand music enthusiasts attended the concert. Our own Mr. Taylor, who has taken a very active part in this activity, and Mr. Waldemire of Cerro Gordo are the only directors who have been associated with all seven festivals. CHORAL GROUPS Three choral groups were active throughout the year singing at various school and civic affairs. The girls' sextet, composed of Nancy McCollum. Joyce Day, Janet McCollum, Rachel Day, Linda Byerline. and Sharon Morton, performed at both the Christmas and Spring concerts, I T. A., and at the Football Banquet. They received a second place rating in the district music contest at Monticello. John Hannon. Joe Olinger, David Spearman, and Dick Dancey combined their voices to make up a very harmonious quartet. They also received a second place rating at the district contest. Tin mixed octet, composed of Patty Doyle, Sonya Clark, Barbara Bolsen. Sue Hannon. Joe Olinger. John Hannon, David Spearman and Dick Dancey performed at the Christmas and Spring concerts. They placed first at the district contest and went on to state. Soloist Nancy McCollum and Sonya Clark, high voice; Patty Doyle and Phyllis Shumard, medium voice; Linda Byerline and Rachel Day, low voice competed in the solo contest. All received a second place rating except Rachel, who received a first and is entitled to go on to state. For pictures of these four groups see the contest page. SHIP'S ALPHABET A nderson — our principal B ooks — Everyone has and doesn’t want C onsolidation — Bement, Ivesdale, and Milniine. I) iligent — some are and some aren’t E ducal ion — a dose everyday F riends — we hold dear memories of them (I atherings — Wednesdays and Fridays sixth hour II omowork — always too much I ndividuals — we have quite a few •I anitor’s room — a friendly meeting for “cokes” “K emistry” — the big “stink” L ettermen — twenty-five of them M ischief — we often try our teachers X oon hour activities — chess, checkers, volley ball, and basketball () rder — what our teachers try to keep I arties — not enough of them O uizz.es — need we say more? 1? ncing — to lunch eniors — a select group of eighteen T odious — the last six weeks F-nconsious — our attitudes at times V ictory — ours over Montieello W eek-ends — how we look forward to them! X-plaining — what we must do when we are late Y ippee — there’s the bell ero — our penalty for chewing gum CALENDAR MARCH March 3 — March blew in like the conventional “lion” with rain, snow, and wind. Bement ended its basketball season for this year in the regional tournament at Champaign. March 12 — An all-student panel consisting of Kent Siders (leader). Sonya Clark. Don Stout, Kay Crinigan. Joe Olinger. Janet McCollum, and Jerry Fleming appeared at the regular meeting of the P. T. A. The panel discussed the topic, “Are We Being Prepared for the Future? Miss Fowler and seven of her P. E. girls, Mattie and Effie Smith, Rachel and Joyce Day, JoAnn Fendley, Sonya Clark, and Sharon Morton, gave a tumbling exhibition before the group. March 14 — The musically inclined traveled to Monticello today for tho District Solo and Ensemble Contest. They made a good showing, coming home with six firsts and eleven seconds. March 16 — Baseball got started well on its way with eighteen boys answering Mr. Mill’s call for recruits. March 17 — Basketball boys and cheerleaders wore guests at a supper in their honor in Ivesdale this evening. The awarding of letters followed the meal. March 18-20 — Week of State Basketball Tourney. Student Council sponsored a “Sweet Sixteen’' contest. March 20 — Seniors chose commencement invitations. The students honored old St. Patrick at an all-school party this evening. There was much of the wearin’ o’ the green and passing of the blarney stone. March 21 — Approximately ten girls, accompanied by Miss Le-fever, attended the annual F. H. A. rally at Longview, Illinois. March 24 — Juniors chose their class rings. Ouch! T. B. Shots! APRIL April 3-G — Students took a well-earned Easter Vacation. April 10 — A good reason for a vacation—end of fifth six weeks brings exams. Senior play cast chosen. 1953 B I M went to press. April 11-12 — Band and chorus made a bus trip to Monticello for the District Band and Chorus Contest. The band and all three choruses received excellent ratings. April 13 — Seniors began five busy weeks of practice in preparation for their play. April 17 — The secretarial practice girls welcomed the long-delayed arrival of the dictaphone. Run. boys, run! — Mattoon Relays. April 18 — THE social event of the voyage the Junior-Senior Banquet-Prom. Everyone enjoyed himself so much that a request to dance a half-hour longer was granted by the gracious hosts. April 20 — All seniors in Piatt County came aboard today to hear Mr. Adams from Springfield, who spoke on the subject of Teacher Recruitment. April 22 — The “B“ Club sponsored Charlie Pond's gymnastic team in the new gym this evening. MAY May 1-2 — State Final Music Contest at Charleston. Illinois. May 5 — Okaw Valley Track Meet. May 19 — The seniors presented their senior play. “The Man On the Stairs, a mystery-comedy. May 20 — You received your B I M today. May 22 — The beginning of one week of shore leave for the seniors before they received their discharge. May 24 — Reverend Cecil Simonton spoke at the Baccalaureato services for the seniors. May 26-27 — Final exams end the cruise for underclassmen. May 28 — All-school picnic—the last social event of the '53 cruise The ship docked and eighteen seniors received diplomas from Mr. Slater. B CLUB First row; Mr. Mills (advisor). R. Hannon (sergeant at arms). B. Gallivan (vice-president), Scott (president), Siders (secretary). Mr. Chandler (advisor) Second row; Clark. D. Gallivan, J. Hannon. Stout, Burgess. Spearman. Carlin. Fuqua. Jeffers. Corum Third row: Wesfall, Strack, Olinger. Dancey, Sebens, Phipps, Porter. Turner. Hinton TRACK First row: Dancey, Westfall, Sebens. Spearman, Burgess. Rartison Second row: Dobson. Olinger, Coach Stewart. Hardlmon. Day, Clow BASEBALL Kneeling: Hinton. B. Gallivan, Spearman Standing: Coach Anderson. Hardimon. Tate. Hannon. Stout. Prow er, Clark, Dny, Clow. Dobson, D. Gallivan BASEBALL -1952 The Bulldogs had a winning season with a 4-2-1 record. They beat Lovington 1-0 and Oerro Gordo 14-3 in the sub-district tournament, but were beaten in the final game by Mt. Zion 1-0. Coach Anderson awarded ten letters. LETTERMEN BATTING AVERAGES Name Position J. Ilnnnon, Infield Clow, Outfield Clark, Pitcher Gallivan. Outfield Drewer, Outfield-catcher Hinton. Infield Hardimon, Catcher Dobson, Infield Day, Outfield D. Hannon, Pitcher A.B. HITS PCT. 20 9 .450 18 8 .444 19 8 .121 11 4 .363 23 7 .304 22 r. .272. 20 5 .250 16 9 .125 17 1 .059 6 0 .000 TRACK - 1952 The highlights of the 1952 track season were the Mat-toon relays and the Okaw Valley meet. At Mattoon Bement placed third in the Class B schools. Dobson placed second in the 440 and Olinger fourth in the 880. The Frosh-Soph. 140 yard relay team placed second and the varsity relay team fourth. In the Okaw meet Dobson placed second in the 440 and Ilans Metzger placed second in the 220. Clow was fifth in the high hurdles and Spearman, fourth in (he broad jump. The mile relay team, consisting of Day, Dobson, Spearman, and Metzger, won the event with a time of 3:49.8. Three records were shattered this season. Dobson set a new record in the 440 with a time of 53:8; Metzger, in the 220 with 23:7; and the Frosh-Soph. 440 relay team with 49:8 to break an eighteen year old record. B CLUB Any boy is eligible to join the I. Club who has earned a letter, either as a player or manager. R Club members were required to wear their letter sweaters every Friday or pay a ten cent fine. The R Club sponsored the souvenir programs for the Montieello game. In the spring they sponsored Charlie Pond's gymnastic show. The money earned from these projects was used to help buy the score-board for the new gym. CONTEST PAGE Bottom row: Octet: Dancey, Spearman, Clark. Doyle, S. Hannon. Dolsen. J. Hannon, Olinger Vocal soloists: First row: Day. Dyerline Second row: Doyle, McCollum, Clark, Shumard Grain Judging Team: First row; Goodmon. Bolsen, White Second row: Strack, Jeffers, Laughlin Second row: Sextet: N. McCollum. J. Day. J. McCollum. Mull (pianist), Morton, Dyerline, R. Day Roys’ Quartet: Hannon. Olinger, Dancey. Spearman Poultry Judging Team: Dartison, Tate. Woodcock, Hinton Third row: Clarinet Quartet: Hainey. Hinton. Metzger. Dorn Rrass Quintet: Stout, Olinger. Lawson, Burgess, Zoch Fourth row: Noon Hour Activity Team, Eat Em Ups”: Sitting — Dyerline, Turner Standing — Lieb, Tate. Haltcrman, Fades, White, O’Hara Twirler: Sue Hannon Noon Hour Activity Team, Tiny Terrors : Sitting — Tate, Crinigan Standing — Morton, Strater, Turner. O’Hara. Marshall. Jeffors, White, Dolsen GRAIN AND POULTRY JUDGING On February 19th the grain and poultry teams went to Deland-Weldon for the sectional judging contest. The grain team placed third. In the individual scoring race Ronnie Laughlin placed ninth. The poultry team won a first place. Charles Bartison and Ray Tate won second and third respectively in the individual scoring. The state contest will be held June 9 at the University of Illinois. NOON HOUR ACTIVITIES Under the sponsorship of Miss Fowler and Mr. Chandler, a varied noon hour activity program was enjoyed by the students again this year. There were two series, each composed of eight teams. The first semester series covered a period of eight weeks and the second semester series, a period of four weeks. Each series was played in a round robin schedule. The winning team for the first series was the “Tiny Terrors and for the second series was the “Eat Km Ups.” INTRAMURAL SPORTS An aetive intramural program was initiated this year under the direction of Mr. Chandler. This program included three sports, wrestling, basketball, and volleyball. Mr. Chandler hopes to include more activities in future years. The champions tins year were: Basketball — Bill McOonaha (captain), Jerry Stout, Larry Medaris. Paul Larimore, and Jay Poling; Volleyball — Corky Carlin icaptain), Bill Ilannon, Ken Phipps, Chalmer Ilinton, Lloyd Durbin, and Bill Goodmon; Wrestlers — Lloyd Durbin, Jim Bales, Dan Dancey, Harold Lieb, Elmer Kurr For pictures of the champs see the snap pages. REMEMBER Tlie marvelous feats performed by that mechanical phenomenon, Mr. Chandler's Plymouth? The ilav Rachel “got back”? The trips Chnlmer, Hob, and Kay made to Tuscola to see their girls? Sandra McVicker, Simone Drake, and Patty Doyle dying their hair green in an attempt to be loyal to the Irish' on St. Patrick's Day? THEN, Sandra discovered blondes should In careful when dying their hair—her's wouldn't come out. The Monday after our victory over Monticello when Dave Spearman gave Dob Oallivan a pie—right in the face to pay off a liet the boys had made? Mr. Mills being such a Marilyn Monroe fan and the students who kept bringing him pin-up pictures of Marilyn? The day Ann Perkins received her diamond—the first of the senior girls? Those famous nicknames: “Andy,” “Squirt,” “Dynamite,” “Hap,” “Petv,” “Botch,” “Lulu,” “Birdie,” “ciiina l ig,” “Captain”? Sammy Clark's interest in the eighth grade and his futile attempts to prevent Sonya from reading his “love notes? “How hard the juniors tried to keep the theme of the 1‘rom a secret from the seniors? Mavhe they were more successful than they thought. The good times the seniors had “producing the play? When “chickenfeed’ was the rage and everybody was munching on it? When Kay OYinigan discovered tin dangers of overheating certain inflamable chemicals one morning in chemistry and created quite a thrill? The snowstorm we had on April 17? The imitation of Johnny Hay's “Pry by liar bar a Bolsen at the F. IT. A. initiation, and Patsy Rvron, in a very dignified manner, pushing a rolling-pin across the floor with her nose? John and Lois’s rendezvous in the study hall? When everyone was either doing or trying to learn the “Bunnyhop”? Those two beauties who won the F. F. A. beauty contest, Jim Yockev and Lloyd Durbin? Our locker romances? As we, the P� I M staff of ’53, conclude the log of this cruise, we make (his final entry. Short as it is, it expresses our sincere wish to you . . . diem Ki'i stb