Bement High School - BIM Yearbook (Bement, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

THE 1957 BIM Tlic story oi a year at BUS presented by the SENIOR CLASS of BEMENT HIGH SCHOOL Bement, Illinois A ££7v a£e$ 15- 58 FOREWORD As the sands of time begin to trickle through the hour glass, we start another happy year at Bement High School. We invite you to join us as we journey through the year, stopping to notice the various events that we shall always remember---the classes, the tense and exciting sports events, the gay parties, and the many happy moments spent with our friends and classmates. DEDICATION We dedicate the 1957 B1M to Miss Pearl Swaim. Through her twenty-eight years at Bement High School Miss Swaim was known, loved, and respected by hundreds of students. She was a competent faculty member, a cooperative adviser, and a true friend. A Christian heart, a warm smile, a helping hand, a witty aphorism, a Latin book, and an English text--That’s Miss Swaim. God bless you always! 3 LET’S SPENC Some of the “early birds” are already at school, and the congregation around the library desk in the assembly hall begins to grow. Today we arrived at BHS on one of Lynn Crooks’ busses. To the rural pupils, the bus is like “a home on wheels.” Five minutes after the first bell rings, we find the boys in the agriculture shop quite busy experimenting with electric wiring. The home economics girls keep the needles flying and the scissors clicking as they work on their sewing projects. It looks as if the English I students are catching up on a little reading, so we won’t disturb them. There’s another bell! Wow! Of all the hungry people! The rush for lunch is on! The girls must have been trampled by the boys today. Everyone must have been hurrying to lunch so he could get back in rime to play whiffleball, one of the sports on Mr. Mills noon-hour activity program. A few more bells ring, and the halls are quiet again. That rhythmic clicking from the commercial room must mean that the typing students are warming up the keys with a timed writing. LET’S SPENC Sixth hour classes,” says Mr. Wood ard as today’s assembly comes to an end These boys finish their school day in the industrial arts shop learning the art of woodworking. Three-forty in the afternoon is by no means the end of the day for many students. These girls enjoy anhour of bowling during their weekly GAA meeting. After school is also a good time for students and teachers to catch up on their work. Another bell! That must surely be the last one for today because everyone scrambles for his locker, collects his homework, and scurries away. 6 Sometimes the routine school day is interrupted by a little extra adventure such as this trip to Springfield by the social science classes to visit the capitol and Lincoln’s tomb and to attend a session of the legislature. rhe state music contestants performed over Station WTVP. It was an exciting experience. Even after dark, a light brightens the work or play of some group at BUS. Tonight the “kids” are enjoying a very lively party. Boy, what a day this has been! Here’s the bus again! This time it will take the track boys to a nearby meet. A DAY AT BHS 7 MR. WALTER SLATER Superintendent MRS. BETTY MILLER Office Secretary Mrs. Miller’s efficiency as secretary and her willingness to be generally helpful have won her the appreciation of everyone at Bement High. ADMINISTRATION It is a distinct honor to be asked to write a short column for the BIM of 1957. I have always been happy to see the growth that high school people have made in becoming seniors. It seems that they have learned to cooperate, think, work, overcome disappointments, and be ready to accept the responsibilities of being an adult. We regret to have them leave high school, but we are happy in their accomplishments in later life. It has always seemed to me that a good guide for people of any age might be these quotations: ‘•This above all; to thine own self be true . . . thou cans’t not then be false to any man.” - Shakespeare ‘‘Oh would some power the giftie gie us To see ourselves as others see us.” -Burns Life would be pleasant and success will come easier to those who have the right attitude and who do a little more than is expected of them. 9fcJ JbZ J-iM 8 PLANS WELL It is with a great sense of humility that I accept the request to write a message for the 1957 yearbook. In these days of overcrowded and understaffed schools, you may indeed feel fortunate that the people of this community have been so generous in providing educational opportunities. This is their way of offering a challenge to you. This is their way of saying, “I dare you to make use of your capabilities, to persevere in your efforts, to develop a purposefulness, to catch the spirit of the ‘‘Golden Rule and, in so doing, to build a richer life for yourself.’ Will you accept the challenge? To the class of 1957, we have enjoyed having you with us. Good luck and may the Almighty smile upon your various undertakings. MR DONALD WOODARD Assistant Superintendent BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Albert Harshbarger, Mr. Howard Lamb, Mr. Ralph Moery, Jr., Mr. Charles Tabaka, Mr. A. E. Bodman, President; Mr. Clarence Lefever, Secretary; Mr. Russell Rodgers. 9 TEACHERS PAVE THE MR. H. E. SLUSSER approaches rhe solution to a solid Geometry problem. He teaches all math courses. In addition, he is a junior class adviser. MRS. VIRGINIA DARE flashes Latin words before her Latin II class and waits for the translation. She teaches two years of Latin. The industrial arts boys watch as MR COULTER PUSTMUELLER explains the operation of a hand plane. The junior class profited from their adviser’s talents through the year. This was his first year at Bement High. 10 VA AY TO KNOWLEDGE . . . MISS JACQUELINE STEWART, English I and II teacher, discusses IVANHOE with her class. During her first year at Bement High, Miss Stewart was also a sophomore class adviser. MR. RICHARD MILLS is setting up an experiment for his chemistry class. Mr. Mills also teaches general science and physics. I ie is head football coach and adviser to the sophomore class. The recording machine is an aid to MISS ISABELLE HOUSTON in teaching the English IV speech class. Miss Houston teaches English 111 and IV and serves as a senior class adviser. She is also the school librarian. 11 AND STIMULATE OUR INTERESTS MISS DORIS FERRYdemonstratesanelectric sewing machine to her home economics class. Besides her teaching duties. Miss Ferry spent much time helping the juniors with their class activities. American and world history are made interesting by MR CHARLES WAITY. He also coaches baseball, assists in football and basketball, and teaches boys’ physical education. Mr. VVaity is a freshman adviser. MISS CHARLOTTE GLENN leads the boys’ chorus. She also directs and accompanies girls chorus and various vocal groups. 12 MR. RICHARD WOODARD checks attendance in one of his agriculture classes. Mr. Woodard replaced Mr. Foster near thebe-ginning of the second semester. This was his first year in the teaching profession. The band plays on under the direction of MR JOSEPH BEARDEN. Mr. Bearden conducts our marching and concert bands and the dance band. MISS BETTY FOWLER, girls physical education instructor, referees a volleyball game. Miss Fowler also teaches a biolog: class. In addition, she is a sophomore class adviser. MRS. EDNA M. HAMMOND is pictured amidst the hustle and bustle of her business education department. Mrs. Hammond teaches all business education subjects and advises the junior class. 13 The efficient cafeteria staff (Miss Mary Fern Clodfelter, dietician, Mrs. Bertha Olinger, Mrs. Hazel Liestman, Mrs. Kathryn Rucker, Mrs. Bessie Scott, Mrs. Ola Still) are ready to prepare another nourishing lunch. BUS DRIVERS CUSTODIANS CAFETERIA STAFF Seven busses owned by Mr. Lynn Crook transport the rural pupils to and from school each day. They are driven by: FIRST ROW: Mr. Stanley Funk, Mr. Hugh Phillips, Mr. Ira Woolridge. SECOND ROW: Mr. Crook, Mr. William Welsh, Mr. Lee Barnhart, Mr. Frank Byron. Mr. Lloyd “Bunker” Hill, superintendent of maintenance, (Left) and Mr. Herbert Helm, night janitor, (Right) are always busy keeping our premises tidy and ready for our use. 14 WHEN CLASSES MEET GENE HOLLOWAY Gene is known for his basket -ball prowess, his quick wit, and his loyal worship of Mickey Mantle. Our senior class president plans a career in law after study at the University of Illinois. Football 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; B Club 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Latin Club 2,3; Kamera Klub 2,3,4, President 2,3; Class President 4. WINIFRED POLING Winnie works diligently at Hill's Restaurant to buy gas for her little bomb and to help her win a college education. Many think Winnie is quiet, but Kid, let me tell you, GAA 2,3; Chorus 3,4; FHA 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 3; Latin Club 2,3, 4; Librar-ary Club 2,3,4, President; Class Secretary-Treasurer 2,4. 16 CLASS EMERY KIRBY, JR. Industry and wit are Junior's trademarks. He plans to pursue a career in ag after finishing college. His friendly smile and winning personality make him very popular at BHS. Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1; Baseball 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,1; FFA 1,2,3, 4; Student Council 1,3; Class Vice-President 4. OF 1957 WAYNE HILL Pee Wee's athletic abilities are often overshadowed by his scholastic achievements. Wayne is also noted as Bunk's chief helper and as recipient of the SAR Award. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; B Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; An-nualStaff 1,3,4; Student Council President 4; Latin Club 2,3; Class Vice-President 1; Class President 2,3; SAR Award 4. MIKE GALLIVAN GLEN SPEARMAN A football star, Glen plans to make the change from football field to pulpit. Never caught without a smile, Glen is always ready with a joke. Football 2,3,4; Football Manager 1; Baseball 3,4; Track 3, 4; B Club 1,2,3,4, President Chorus 1,2,3,4, President 3; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 4, Class Play 4. Skating is only one of Mike’s athletic abilities. The last of the long Line of Gallivan boys plans to become an industrial designer. His artistic ability has been a boon to his class. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 2,3,4; B Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 3; Student Council 4. KAREN ST RACK Fineas a student but even better as a friend expresses our class sentiments toward our DAR winner. Karen could easily be voted the girl most likely to succeed in anything she attempts. GAA 1,2,4; Annual Staff 2,3, 4, Editor 4; Newstaff 1,2,3,4; Editor 3; Class President 1; Class Vice-President 2,3; DAR Award; Class Play 4. DAVE KELLER Slow and easy-going, Dave is the picture of walking relaxation. Eating, sleeping, and someday owning a huge ranch and a white Lincoln convertible are his desires. Basketball 1,2,4, Manager 3; Baseball 1,2; Track 1.2; FFA 1,3,4;StudentCouncil 4; Chorus 1,2; Class Treasurer 1; Freshman and Sophomore years at Malta, Illinois. CLASS DONNA SEBENS Donna's efficiency keeps Mr. Woodard's office humming as she fulfills her job of student secretary. Her purposeful, unassuming manner marks her as an ideal worker. GAA 1,2,3,4, President 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4, President 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1; Library Club 2, 3; Class Play 4. OF 1957 WILMA HINTON Wilma is shown preparing for one of her dual careers--that of the housewife. She possesses not only a diamond but ambitions of becoming a secretary. GAA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Class Secretary 3; Football Cheerleader 1,3,4; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2, 3, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Class Play 4. A i RONNIE ROBBINS Ronnie's a m bi t ion is to be a music instructor. His interests are dancing, fishing, and ice-skating. Always on the move, Ronnie is also an excellent miler. Football Manager 1,2,3; Track 2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; B Club 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 1,2,3; Arion Award; Class Play 4. SHIRLEY SHONKWILER A queen in every respect, Shirley is shown here displaying her crown jewel while working. Her leadership in GAA and FHA also typifies the confidence bestowed on her by her classmates. GAA 1,2,3,4, President 3; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4, President 4; Annual Staff 4; Library Club 3,4; Homecoming Queen. 19 LELA ARD Which way shall I drive? Le-la's home on wheels is this black 57 Chevie. She is vivacious, full of fun, and a joy to have around. GAA 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 3,4. ■ I TOM BRITTENHAM An agriculture enthusiast, Tom leaves the fa mi long enough to pursue his favorite pastimes, tearing up cars and visiting his Hammond friends. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Wrestling 2; Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Class Play4. Sophomore year-Cham-paign High School. 20 CLASS SARAH WOODCOCK Not a friend for a day but a friend always. Ask any of her many friends, and they will vouch for that. Sarah is active in sports--both as a spectator and participant. GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 2; Class Play 4. OF 1957 less SANDRA TEEAS This nomadic miss spent just one semester at BHS, but in that short period she made a lasting impression on all. Sandy is remembered for her Texas drawl and her work in the Business Education department. Chorus 1; FHA 1,2,3,4; New-staff 3; Future Teachers of A-merica 3; Pep Squad 1; Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years in Texas and Missouri. LARRY DURBIN His horse is sometimes replaced by his 57 Chevie, or, possibly in the future, by a stock car. “Has anyone seen my English book? What Tallyho wants to get out of school most is himself. Football 3; Basketball 1; Track 3; B Club 4; Class Play 4. ALYEEN LECRONE Our adventuresome classmate is always good for a word and is never known to hold her o-pinions in silence. This Mil-minite of the past has ideas of becoming a Milminite of the future. G A A 1.2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorns 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaffl.2, 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Class Play 4. 21 CLASS BECKY MORRIS Here we see the student director chuckling at play practice. In addition to being active in all school music functions, this kitten leads the Seven Cats. Eagerness, dependability, and loyalty have made Becky an invaluable member of her class. GAA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaffl, 2,3,4; Student Council2; Class Play, Student Director 4 . LESTER JAMISON Lester applies his knowledge of physics and mechanics to his hobby of hot rods. Hunting and fishing are also among his pastimes. He is a favorite among senior boys bee ause--Well, just because he is Lester. Football 3,4. PAT WEST RAY An avid movie fan, Pat enjoys reading about the stars in her collection of movie magazines. Dancing is just one expression of Pat's liveliness. FHA 1,2,3; Kamera Klub 2,3; Secretary 2,3; Library Club 3; Newstaff 3. 22 OF 1957 ELLEN HANNON Ellen shows us that bookkeeping is a hair-raising problem. This Ivesdale miss plans to go to the University of Illinois with intentions of entering the school of journalism. GAA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Newstaff 3,4; Library Club 4; Class Secretary-Treasurer 1. RUTH PEMBROKE Ivesdale holds the key to her heart. Ruthie is well-known for her quietness and her friendly smile. She always gets the job done. She enjoys dancing and is interested in secretarial work. GAA 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 4; Library Club 3,4. BARNEY CAMDEN Barney and his car are a familiar picture around BHS. Tinkering with his Ford will prove to be an invaluable experience as he plans to become a mechanic. Barney is also interested in hunting. Football 1,2,3,4, Co-Captain 4; Basketball 1; Track 1,2; B” Club 2,3,4; Chorus 1. JOYCE KARCHER In her first year atBHS, Joyce has impressed us with her spunk and vivacity. She likes all athletics, but baseball is her favorite. Freshman and sophomore years at Ivesdale; junior year at Mon-ticello; Chorus 1,2. CLASS BOB TRACY Just as Bob's earnest and cooperative spirit have won him respect at BHS, they will win him success in life. His prowess as a high jumper has made him a record breaker. Basketball 1,2,3; Track 3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; FFA 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. FRANCES PIERCE Here comes Frances with her friend, Jeanabelle. These girls are conscientious and cooperative. While on the surface they may seem shy, they are really warm and friendly to those who know them. 24 OF 1957 JEANABELLE LASH There go Jeanabelle and her constant companion, Frances, walking together into the future. They both plan to enter the business world as clerical typists. Chorus 1. JIM KIRWAN Tall, dark, and handsome, Jim says his favorite pastimes are sleeping and bowling. Jim may be found in front of the H M meat counter, behind the wheel of his new Mercury, or presiding over an FFA Meeting. Football 4; FFA 3,4, President 4. JUDY TEMPEL Full of life, Judy is always ready for a good time. She is another Ivesdale miss and proud of it. To be a secretary or a housewife are her future desires. Chorus 3,4; GAA 3,4; FHA 4. 25 CLASS LINDA DOYLE Here we see Linda surrounded by her collection of stuffed animals. This popular colleen is known for her cheerleading a-bility, the rhythm in her toes and her boundless energy. GAA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; New-staff 4; Student Council 3; Library Club 4; Football Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Basketball Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; Class Play 4. TONY REDMAN A fine country and western musician, Tony's music is popular with all BHS. He is an ardent ag student and has hopes of one day owning his own farm where he can hunt and fish to his heart's content. FFA 1,2,3,4; Chorus 4; Class Play 4. MARY SWAIM Mary'sefficiency was illustrated by her work in setting up a filing system in the ag department. Co ope rat ion, quietness, and friendliness highlight her personality. Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 3,4; Library Club 3,4. 26 OF 1957 CARLEEN MC CULLOUGH Here is a girl with definite Mon-ticello interests and an undecided future. She enjoys sewing, horses, and secretarial work. Her motto, Serv ic e with a smile, wins her many friends and customers at her after school job. FHA 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 3,4; Lib -rary Club 3,4. RONALD DURBIN A real shutterbug, Rocky is also known for his hillbilly renditions and his black Bui ck. He plans to go to MacMurray College to study Chemical Engineering. Football Manager 2,3,4; Bas-ketballManager 1,2,3,4; Track Manager 2,3; B Club 2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Latin Club 2,3; Kamera Klub 2,3,4, President 4. MARY JO ARNDT This fast talking female is co-editor of the Scoop Sheet. The youngest member of the senior class aspires to become a private secretary. GAA 4; Chorus 1,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Newstaff 3,4; Student Council2; Latin Club 3,4; Library Club 3,4; Class Play 4. 27 CLASS MADONNA FORAN A more cheerful or friendly girl than Madonna is seldom to be found. Cooking and other homemaking tasks exemplify Madonna’s industry and constitute her favorite pastimes. GAA1.2; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Newstaff 1,2,3,4; Library Club 3,4; Class Play 4. DAVE HILL Dave’s business office is located on the comer of Bodman and Macon. His songs are often heard echoing through the corridors of BHS. Move over, Elvis! Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Baseball 1,2,3,4; B” Club 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Class Play 4. LOUISE BORN Louise is noted for her athletic and musical abilities. Quiet and industrious, she is sure to be a success although as yet she is undecided about her future. GAA 1,2,3,4; Band 1.2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4. 28 OF 1957 MARILYN SMITH An innocent face, but you can never tell could well be applied to this friendly, cheerful lass. Marilyn's favorite occupations are square-dancing and collecting records. NANCY MUSICK Shown with her favorite pastime, Nancy is a quiet purposeful girl who enjoys buzzin around in her Ford. A little shiny sunbeam never makes much noise. SENIOR HONOR ROLL (Listed alphabetically) MARY JO ARNDT RONALD DURBIN GENE HOLLOWAY WAYNE HILL WILMA HINTON DAVID KELLER ALYEEN LECRONE BECKY MORRIS WINIFRED POLING DONNA SEBENS KAREN STRACK SANDRA TEEAS These seniors have a four year average of 4.00 or a-bove. 29 JUNIORS OFFICERS Janice Kitson, Secretary-Treasurer; Loren Bowen Drusilla Bolsen, President; Ed Tracy, Vice-President. Alice Moore Janice Kitson Norman Blickem Ruth Bom Ed Tracy Lana Drake David Fuqua Nancy Bolsen Joe Rittenhouse Patty Coon Billy Pryor Sharel Ater Karl Harper Barbara Hodam 30 JUNIORS ttami Laverne Helm Larry Morton Nancy Shumard Tom Yeske Susie Kurr Russell Fritz Marian Troxell Allen Mardis Sandra Clark Steve Tracy Gloria Varner Bill Glennon Drusilla Bolsen Bob Ferguson Ethel Dick Sandra Larimore SOPHOMORES Don Livingston, President; Martha Hinton, Vice-President; Peg Westray, Secretary-Treasurer. Bud Shonkwiler Pat Bales Larry Taylor Sara Poling Albert Wimer Mary Cody Don Livingston Sharon Perkins Dave DeFore Carolyn Brady Billy Lash Jim Mudd Richard Harper Bob Morris Glenn DePew SOPHOMORES Joe Coon Betty Morris Joe Sapp Carol Allen Jimmy Ater Penny Pope Ray Pruitt Carolyn Clifton Larry Musick Pat Scott Billy Fritz Martha Hinton Bill Rodgers Dean Fogerson Wesley Ginther John Summar OFFICERS Gene Durbin, Vice-President; Steve Siders, President; Charlotte Varner, Secretary-Treasurer. FRESHMEN Rita Stoerger Arline Burton Judy Hillard Dewayne Shonkwiler Kathy McCollum John Durbin Patricia Brady Danny Thornton Ernest Shonkwiler Rhonda Morris Joe VVeist Kay Teeas John Kurr Harold Ard Nancy Noe Gene Cozad Delilah Helm Marion Perce Darrell Fogerson Linda Peterson Larry Mudd Charlotte Varner Paul Eades John Cody Grace Helm Abby Harshbarger Theresa Proctor Roger Selle FRESHMEN Hugh Doran Kathy Stoerger Steve Siders Virginia Clark Russell Wildman Anna Janssen Roger Varner Betty Laughlin Gene Durbin Shirley Janes Michael Morris Sue Proctor Jerry Varner Linda LeCrone Randy Driscoll Sharon Gorrell Jack Walsh Linda Stine Allan Price Joan Jamison Jim Scott Peggy Body Larry Slater Marian Hinton Robert Zindars SENIORS ARE BUSY AS BEES It was one thing after another for the seniors this year. In the above picture, team captains, Wilma Hinton and Junior Kirby, check receipts for that day’s magazine sale. The class sold magazines amounting to a total of $2246.54, which represents the largest magazine sale in the history of the school. Wayne Hill, high salesman, sold $230.29 worth of magazines. On January 30, Junior’s team entertained Wilma’s winning team at a magazine party. Carnival games, a fortuneteller, a side show, hot dogs, and punch set the atmosphere for a Coney Island Party which the seniors gave the juniors on March 15. The year was climaxed for the seniors by the play, baccalaureate, and commencement. The picture at the left shows Miss Houston and Becky Morris applying make up to the cast of “Don't Take My Penny” before the performance on May 16. 36 JUNIORS PLAN FOR PROM The juniors kept busy making money for the Junior-Senior Prom. They sold Homecoming novelties on October 5 and ran the concession stands at the home football games during the year. Then the preparations began! The girls at the right are blowing up balloons for table decorations and a balloon dance. All their hard work was rewarded when the results were revealed at a '‘Hacienda Holiday’ on April 27. 37 UNDERCLASSMEN HAVE FUN TOO The sophomore party committee pictured above did a good job of planning the class party for April 18. The sophomores areawaiting theirchance to be upperclassmen next year. Miss Fowler issues registration slips to several eager freshmen on the first day of school. A few minutes later, these pupils had found their assembly desks and were seated for a successful year at BHS. Relay games highlighted the freshman class party on April 5. 38 TIME OUT FOR SPORTS CHEERLEADERS SPARK TEAMS Linda Stine, Carolyn Clifton, and Linda LeCrone lead the cheers for the Bullpups football team last fall Shown at the homecoming bonfire are the four girls who loaned their spirit and lungs to the cause of the varsity football team. Penny Pope, Linda Doyle, Lani Drake, and Wilma Hinton kept the spirit alive throughout the season at games and pep rallies. Performing the cheers at the basketball games were these seven girls. Bullpups cheerleaders, Linda LeCrone and Martha Hinton, are kneeling in front. Linda Doyle, Penny Pope, Wilma Hinton, and Lani Drake were Varsity cheerleaders. 41 BULLDOGS TAKE JOE SAPP So ph o mor e - - H a I f b ac k BOB MORRIS Sophomore- - Fullback BACKS CHARGE THROUGH GLEN SPEARMAN Co-Captain Senior--Halfback SEASON SCORING DATE BHS OPPONENTS Sept. 14 13 Farmer City 0 21 13 Monticello 14 28 6 Newman 27 Oct. 5 6 Cerro Gordo 0 12 0 Oakland 18 19 12 Unity 21 26 0 Atwood 13 Nov. 2 52 Sullivan 7 BOB FERGUSON Junior--Quarterback WAYNE HILL Senior- -Quarterback INDIVIDUAL SCORING TD. EP. TOTAL Spearman 7 42 Fritz 3 18 Rodgers 2 2 14 Sapp 2 12 Morris 1 2 8 W. Hill 1 6 Camden 1 1 DAVE HILL Senior--Place Kicker BILL RODGERS Sophomore- -Halfback and Punter 42 TO THE GRIDIRON LINEMEN CLEAR THE WAV TOM BRITTENHAM Senior- -Tackle MIKE GALLIVAN Senior- -End BARNEY CAMDEN, Co-Captain Senior- -End LESTER JAMISON Senior--Tackle LEADING TACKLERS (in order of number of tackles) Camden Morris Spearman Kirwan Summar Morton Rodgers Ferguson Hardest Blocker--Russell Fritz Most Tackles--Barney Camden JIM KIRWAN Senior--Guard LARRY MORTON Junior--Tackle RUSSELL FRITZ Junior- -Tackle 43 IKH HARSH BA Sophomore--h d VE FUQUA Junior--Tackle RAY PRUITT Sophomore--Center LOREN BOWEN Junior-Center JOHN SUMMAR Sophomore- -Center VARSITY SQUAD FIRST ROW: D. Hill, Shonkwiler, Livingston, Pruitt. SECOND ROW: Fuqua, Galli- van, Spearman, Camden, Kir wan, Morton. THIRD ROW: Coach Waity, W. Hill, Morris, Rodgers, Ferguson, R. Fritz, Coach Mills. FOURTH ROW: Bowen, Rittenhouse, M. Harsh barger, Tracy, Jamison, Brittenham, S a p p. NOT PICTURED: Summar. BULLPUPS FIRST ROW: B. Fritz, Fogerson, Siders, De-fore, Kurr. SECOND ROW: Taylor, Sapp, M. Harshbarger, Pierce, Thornton, Cooper. THIRD ROW: Coach Mills, Durbin, Shonkwiler, Livingston, J. Varner, Pruitt, Coach Waity. FOURTH ROW: Ard, A. Harshbarger, Slater, R. Varner, Walsh, Lash, Driscoll. BULLPUPS SCOREBOARD DATE SCORE OPPONENTS September 24 0 Monticello 21 October 1 20 Sullivan 0 8 21 Cerro Gordo 0 15 14 Tuscola 12 22 20 Atwood 6 29 14 Arthur 7 MANAGERS The players could always depend upon the managers to have the equipment ready and to be on hand with their emergency kit. KNEELING: Hugh Doran, Richard Harper. STANDING: Allen Mardis, Ron Durbin. 45 1956 FOOTBALL BANQUET On December 3, 1956, the Bement Lions' Club sponsored the annual football banquet in the grade school gym. The toastmaster of the evening was Mr. Lew Wilkinson. After the dinner, Assistant Coach Charles Waity presented eleven awards to the freshmen-sophomores. Then Coach Dick Mills awarded nineteen letters and the individual awards to the varsity players. The speaker of the evening was Chuck Boerio, Assistant Line Coach at the University of Illinois. The program was closed with the movies of the Illinois-Michigan State football game. CAGERS HIT HARDVA OOD GENE HOLLOWAY Senior - Forward SEASONS' RECORD B.H. S. °PP. B.H. S. Opp Nov. 27 7o Argenta 95 Jan. 18 •72 Arthur 75 Dec. 1 60 Uni High 66 22 •84 Cerro Gordo 88 4 72 Cerro Gordo 69 29 56 Mansfield 73 6 •37 Unity 70 Feb. 1 •34 Areola 43 11 51 Atwood 57 5 64 Mt. Zion 72 14 •49 Sullivan 77 8 •40 Cerro Gordo 39 21 •66 Oakland 56 15 •27 Monticello 25 26 37 Deland-Weldon 51 19 39 Deland-Weldon 49 Jan. 4 00 y Tuscola 54 22 •70 Newman 80 11 •52 Atwood 55 Mar. 1 •67 Villa Grove 70 12 67 Uni High 72 5 37 Urbana 69 15 69 Farmer City 49 • Denotes conference games • • OKaw-Valley tournament BULLPUPS The Bullpups, coached by Mr. Charles Waity, ended the season with 10 wins and 12 losses. They placed third in the annual Cerro Gordo Freshman -Sophomore tournament. At the basketball banquet, Coach Waity presented emblems to the five freshman squad members. Coach Don Woodard and Assistant Coach Charles Waity are caught in a tense moment of play. BILL RODGERS Sophomore - Forward JOE SAPP RUSSELL FRITZ Sophomore - Forward Junior - Guard NORMAN BLICKEM Junior - Center FIRST ROW: Blickem, Sapp, Harshbarger, Holloway, Rodgers, R. Fritz, Hill. SECOND ROW: Slater, Shonkwiler, Keller, E. Tracy, Ferguson, Morris. THIRD ROW: B. Fritz, Doran, Taylor, Pierce, S. Tracy, Cooper, Walsh, Price. MANAGERS: Siders, Durbin. PARENTS SPONSOR POTLUCK On March 26, the annual basketball banquet, sponsored by the school and the parents of the squad members, was held in the cafeteria. After the meal, Coach Don Woodard awarded letters to varsity players. Gene Holloway received awards for the most valuable player and the best free thrower. Speaker Gene Vance gave a talk about his experiences as a coach and an athlete. WAYNE HILL BOB FERGUSON MIKE HARSHBARCER BUD SHONKWILER Senior - Guard Junior - Guard Sophomore - Center Sophomore - Guard VARSITY The Bulldogs had a good track season. Among their top honors, was the winning of the first place trophy in class '‘B competition and two relay trophies in the Paris Relays on April 13. They also took first in triangulars at Lakeview and Bement, second in a triangular at Sullivan, third in a quadrangular at Monticello, third in class “B” in the Urbana Relays on May 4, and eighth in the Okaw Meet on May 7. Bob Tracy, with a 5 foot-7 inch high jump, was the only record breaker this season Mike Harsh-barger led the varsity squad with 46 points, followed by Joe Sapp with 44.25 and Glen Spearman with 33.75. FIRST ROW: Kirby, ‘Coon, ♦Morris, Slater, ‘Spearman, J. Durbin. SECOND ROW: Bob Tracy, Robbins, ‘Ferguson, ‘Redman, L. Durbin, Fritz. THIRD ROW: ‘Harshbarger, Gallivan, S. Tracy, •Rodgers, ‘Sapp, Coach Mills. TRACKERS BRING HOME TROPHIES FROSH-SOPH The Frosh-Soph won first place in the Frosh-Soph Okaw Valley Meet. These talented underclassmen also placed third in the Lake-view Invitational and Rantoul Invitational. Joe Sapp led the freshmen-sophomore trackers with 35 5 6 points, followed by Mike Harshbarger with 35.5 points. FIRST ROW; Lash, Eades, Walsh. Doran, ‘Price, Fritz. SECOND ROW: Siders, Manager; ‘Living- ston, ‘Pierce, ‘Taylor, Scott, Manager; Coach Mills. THIRD ROW; Coon, J. Durbin, Rodgers, Harshbarger, Sapp, Morris, Slater. •Denotes Lettermen 48 BULLDOGS SU INQ INTO ACTION VARSITY FIRST ROW: B. Morris, •Hill, •Ard, •Spearman, •Pruitt. SECOND ROW; •Coon, •Shonkwiler, •Kirby, •Bowen, •R. Fritz. THIRD ROW: •Harshbar-ger, •Holloway, Tracy, •Rodgers, Cooper, Coach Waity. INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Cooper AB 16 R 8 H 7 W. Hill 17 2 6 Bowen 3 0 1 Spearman 15 6 5 Pruitt 3 1 1 Harshbarger 13 4 4 R. Fritz 13 3 4 Shonkwiler 18 3 4 Ard 10 0 2 Holloway 9 0 1 Coon 13 3 1 Kirby 4 0 0 Rodgers 6 0 0 BB RBI SB SO PCT 2 8 0 2 .443 3 3 2 4 .353 0 0 0 2 .333 3 1 4 2 .333 3 1 0 2 .333 3 1 1 5 .308 7 2 2 3 .307 2 3 1 9 .222 1 2 0 2 .200 1 1 0 6 . 100 4 0 2 8 .077 0 0 0 1 .000 2 0 0 3 .000 SEASON PLAY Because of rainy weather, the baseball season was cut to five games. The Varsity gained victories over Sullivan, 4-1; Unity, 13-6; Mt. Zion in District Tournament, 7-2. They were defeated by Lakeview, 5- 9 and Mt. Pulaski in Regional play, 6- 0. The Bullpups played only one game which they lost to Unity, 12-1. FROSH-SOPH FIRST ROW: Coon, B. Morris, Harshbarger, Ard, Pruitt. SECOND ROW: Shonkwiler, Rodgers, Cooper, Coach Waity. THIRD ROW: B. Fritz, M. Morris, Doran, Pierce, Taylor, Harper, Walsh. Denotes Lettermen EVERYONE LIKES SPORTS VOLLEYBALL Spiders WHIFFLEBALL Ants Hill. THIRD ROW: FIRST ROW: Born, Lari-more. SECOND ROW: Proctor, Brady, Sebens, Tracy. THIRD ROW: Fritz, Slater, Shonkwiler, Thornton. NOT PICTURED: Barney Camden, captain. B CLUB FIRST ROW: Coach Mills, Mor-secretary-treasurer; Spearman, dent; Holloway, Coach Waity. Morris, Fritz, L. Durbin, Kirby, Doran, D. Rodgers, Sapp, Bowen. FIRST ROW: W. Hill, captain; Woodcock, Clifton, D. Hill. SECOND ROW: Varner, Musick, Harshbarger. BADMINTON Woodcock and Ginther, runner ups; Rodgers and Born, champions, ton, sergeant-at-arms; Robbins, president; Camden, vice-presi-SECOND ROW: Ater. W. Hill, Ferguson, Mardis, Gallivan, Tracy, Harshbarger, R. Durbin, FUN WITH FRIENDS IT’S IN THE BIM Many long hours of rush and work made up the 1957 BIM. In the above picture, the editorial staff are putting the finishing touches to a few pages. Allen Mardis, Assistant Editor; Miss Houston, Advisor; Karen Strack, Editor; Mike Gallivan, Layout Editor. At the left, Donna Sebens and Shirley Shonkwiler, Business Managers, take orders for the BIM. SEATED; Swaim, Typist; Morris, Senior Editor; Arndt, LeCrone, Feature Editors; Rodam, Junior Editor; Scott, Sophomore Editor; Poling, Activities Editor; Ard, Typist. SECOND ROW; Spearman, Sports Editor; Robbins, Kirby, Activities Editors; Hill, Holloway, Senior Editors. THIRD ROW; Durbin, Bowen, Photographers. 52 Each week the editorial staff is busy gathering and writing news for the “BULLDOGS BARK.” FIRST ROW: Dick, St rack, Becky Morris, LeCrone, Moore, Doyle, Glennon. SECOND ROW: Hinton, Hannon, Betty Morris, Bales, Scott, Pembroke, Clark, Varner, Janes. THIRD ROW: Fritz, Thornton, Rodgers, Spearman. BULLDOGS BARK GOES TO PRESS Nancy Bolsen, Mary Jo Arndt, Mike Harsh-barger, and Linda Peterson, staff reporters, view the latest issue of the “Bulldogs Bark” posted in the assembly halL Allen Mardis, business manager, takes the proofread copy from Miss Stewart, the adviser, and receives last-minute instructions from editor Barb Hodam. Janice Kitson, assistant editor, looks on. CarleenMcCullough, Lela Ard, Madonna Foran, and Mary Swaim type the copy for the weekly publication. 53 COUNCIL REPRESENTS STUDENTS Homecoming plans were drawn up and put into action by the Student Council. Here, Council members and other pupils decorate Cinderella’s coach for the big parade. The Council also sponsored Coke dances and the school picnic. They collaborated with the GAA to plan a Valentine dance. Student Council members decorate the Christmas tree, the center of attraction at the Christmas party. This organization set up a program to patrol the lunch line. They also made additions and corrections for the student handbook. FIRST ROW: Laughlin, Pruitt, Pope. SECOND ROW: Mr. Woodard, Adviser; Hill, President; Keller, Vice-President; Body, Secretary-Treasurer; Spearman. THIRD ROW: Gallivan, Bolsen, Hodam, Rittenhouse. LIBRARIANS FIRST ROW: Bales, S. Poling, Vice-President; Miss Houston, Adviser; W. Poling, President; Shonkwiler, Secretary; Arndt, Ater, Clark. SECOND ROW: Bolsen, Swaim, Reporter; Larimore, Doyle, Hinton, Clifton, Pembroke, Foran, Drake, Kitson, Hannon, McCullough. THEIR WORK BENEFITED OTHERS Janice Kitson and Sandra Larimore put the finishing touches to their display on the library bulletin board. The student librarians weekly displays are both decorative and helpfuL Mary Swaim, student librarian, issues magazines to Pat Coon, Nancy Shumard, and Steve Tracy. The students find much research information in the magazine file which dates back several years. 55 FHA GIRLS ARE DOMESTIC The Future Homemakers of America had a very full calendar this year. Their first social event was a picnic at the park on August 26. Other parties and programs were the Mother-Daughter Potluck on December 10, the FHA-FF A party on April 2, and a style show on May 21. Donna Sebens and Alyeen LeCrone modeled their sewing projects at the Clinton style show on March 16. The picture at the right shows Ruth Pembroke putting Judy Hillard and Rhonda Morris through the paces of initiates. Nineteen new members joined the group on January 28. The FHA officers (below) presided at the formal initiation. Westray, Public Relations Chairman; N. Bolsen, Degrees Chairman; Betty Morris, Parliamentarian; M. Hinton, Secretary; Shonkwiler, President; D. Bolsen, Vice-President; Foran, Treasurer; Becky Morris, Historian; Drake, Recreation Chair - FIRST ROW: Miss Ferry, Adviser; P. Brady, McCullough, Hannon, Pope, Gorrell, Susie Ater. SECOND ROW: Shumard, Rainwater, Fairbanks, Stine, Clifton, Body, G. Helm. THIRD ROW: Allen, Kitson, V. Clark, Tempel, D. Helm, Kurr, Musick, Woodcock. FOURTH ROW: Larimore, Coon, LeCrone, C. Varner, R Born, Dick, Sebens, Doyle, C. Brady. FIFTH ROW: W. Hinton, G. Varner, Procter, Janes, Marian Hinton, Hillard, Pembroke, S. Clark, Hodam. SIXTH ROW: Cody, Noe, Bales, Poling, R Morris, L. Born, Sharel Ater, Perkins, Stoerger. 56 QAA WORK AND PLAY FIRST ROW: Arndt, A. LeCrone, Kitson, Secretary; Miss Fowler, Adviser; Sebens, President; Woodcock, Shonkwiler. SECOND ROW: C. Varner, Tempel, Pembroke, R. Stoerger, D. Bolsen, Laughlin, Strack. THIRD ROW: Ater, S. Procter, T. Procter, Rainwater, L. LeCrone, Kurr, Larimore, G. Varner, Ho-dam, Wilkinson, Scott, Ard, Hannon. The tumbling group met on Thursday evenings. FIRST ROW: W. Hinton, N. Bolsen, Morris, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: R. Born, M. Hinton, Doyle, Pope, K. Stoerger. THIRD ROW: Moore, L. Born, McCollum. The Girls' Athletic Association met each Tuesday evening to participate in various sports and to plan their activities. The G.A.A. sponsored an all-school play-night on November 9 and co-sponsored a Valentine dance with the Student Council. March 19 was the date of their public demonstration. On May 14 they held a cook-out at the park. Representatives attended a play day at Lovington on March 30. Drusilla Bolsen was chosen to attend G.A.A. Campfromjune 2-9 at East Bay Camp at Bloomington. 57 FFA LOOKS TO THE FUTURE KNEELING: Kurr, B. Tracy, Ard, Wimer, Eades, Lash. STANDING: Zindars, Burton, Redman, Thornton, Yeske, Coon, Brittenham, Sapp, Pruitt, Musick, Cody, Pierce, E. T racy. FFA OFFICERS SEATED Kirby, Treasurer; Livingston, Secretary; Kirwan, President; Keller, Vice-President; Mr. Woodard, Adviser. STANDING: Rit-tenhouse. Reporter; Morton, Sen-tineL The Future Farmers of America, an organization of vocational agriculture boys, added seventy-four dollars to their chapter funds through a paper drive on February 23. At the annual FFA-FHA party on April 2, Jim Kirwan. President, crowned Sarah Woodcock as the first FFA Sweetheart. The organization purchased a heartshaped plaque which will bear the names of each year’s Sweetheart. Bob Tracy received the Dekalb Seed Corn Award for outstanding chapter work during the year. 58 AG BOYS GO JUDGING GRAIN Fifth at Cerro Gordo on February 12. Don Livingston, Bob Tracy, Larry Musick, Tom Brittenham, Dave Keller, Ray Pruitt. POULTRY Second at Cerro Gordo on February 12. SEATED: Tony Redman, tenth individual; Ed Tracy, sixth individual; Jim Kirwan, seventh individual. STANDING; Bill Lash, Larry Morton, Junior Kirby. LAND First at Cerro Gordo on September 9. KNEELING: Larry Morton, first individual; Don Livingston, second individual. STANDING: Joe Coon, Larry Musick, fourth individual; Ray Pruitt, third individual. DAIRY FAT STOCK No placing at Farmer City on May 9. KNEELING: Paul Eades, Third place at FarmerCityon May 9. KNEELING: Don Living- Harold Ard. SEATED: Tony Redman, Dave Keller, Junior ston, Bill Lash, Phillip Barr. SEATED: Ray Pruitt, Joe Sapp, Kirby, seventh individual. NOT PICTURED: John Kerr. 59 sixth individual; Larry Morton. LATIN CLUB TURNS ROMAN FIRST ROW: Scott, Peterson, LeCrone, B. Morris, Stoerger, Proctor, Pope. SECOND ROW: Janssen, Arndt, Janes, Slater, Hodam, Laughlin. THIRD ROW: M. Morris, Wilkinson, S. Poling, Moore, Walsh, Doran, McCollum. FOURTH ROW: Perkins, J. Scott, Glennon, Tracy, Rodgers, W. Poling. OFFICERS Mardis, Vice-President Hinton, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Dare, Adviser Harshbarger, President Mrs. Dare, the domina, supervises the work of the ’’slaves at the Roman banquet on May 17. The reclining Roman patricians enjoy a copious meal served by the ’’slaves,’’ the Latin Club initiates. Fried chicken, french-fried potatoes, and all the trimmings highlighted the several course meal. 60 These KAMERA KLUB members met bi-monthly to discuss ways of improving their skill in photography: Kitson, Tracy, Mardis, Vice-President; Mr. Bearden, Adviser; Durbin, President; Bowen, Secretary-Treasurer; Holloway, Cooper. THEY KEEP THOSE SHUTTERS CLICKING FIRST PRIZE The activities of the Kamera Klub included the preparation of a series of color slides on safety for the shop departments, a field trip to Decatur's industrial area, and the production of a salon of Be-ment. SECOND PRIZE by Richard Harper by Ronnie Robbins The club also spon_ sored a contest for the high school students. The winning pictures appear on this page. THIRD PRIZE by Linda Doyle 61 THERE IS SINGING IN THE AIR GIRLS CHORUS FIRST ROW: Body, Shumard, Gorell, Susie Ater, Miss Glenn, Director. SECOND ROW; Hannon, M. Hinton, Clifton, Allen. THIRD ROW: Proctor, L. LeCrone, Rainwater, Stine. FOURTH ROW: Peterson, Fairbanks, Westray, D. Stoerger. FIFTH ROW: Kitson, Tempel, Doyle, Jansen. SIXTH ROW: Laughlin, Arndt, Shonkwiler, Sebens. SEVENTH ROW: W. Hinton, Foran, Wilkinson, Scott. EIGHTH ROW: Clark, Coon, R. Stoerger. NINTH ROW: Perkins, Noe, Bales, Morris. TENTH ROW; Hodam, Moore, Sharel Ater, Poling. NOT PICTURED: A. LeCrone. FIRST ROW: Slater, Siders, Spearman, Hill, Miss Glenn, Director. SECOND ROW: Kirby, Walsh, Pruitt, Redman. THIRD ROW: Driscoll, Brittenham, Robbins, Musick. BOYS CHORUS The Bement chorus was host to three hundred students from seven schools at the Piatt County Chorus Festival on December 7. Mr. Lloyd Pfautsch was the conductor. On May 6 the chorus and band presented their annual Spring Concert. Ronald Robbins was presented the Arion Award by last year’s winner, Jerry Stout. This mixed chorus also sang at Baccalaureate exercises on May 26. CHORUS GOES TO CONTEST The Mixed Chorus placed second in the District Contest at Chenoa on May 4. The Boys' Ensemble consisting of Randy Driscoll, Steve Siders, Ron Robbins, Tom Brit-tenham, Larry Slater, Dave Hill, Junior Kirby, and Glen Spearman also placed second in this contest. The Girls' Chorus received a third-place rating in the State Contest at Rock Island on May 4. OCTET CONTEST SOLOISTS These three girls entered the District Solo Contest at Chenoa on March 9. Janice Kitson received a first-place rating; Linda Doyle a third place; and Linda Peterson, a second place. Janice received a third-place rating at the State Contest at Rock Island on May 3. SEATED: Alyeen LeCrone, Janice Kitson, Linda Peterson, Pat Coon. STANDING: Junior Kirby, Glen Spearman, Ron Robbins, Tom Brittenham. PIANIST: Miss Glenn. During the year the Octet sang at a PTA meeting, at the Women's Club Christmas Vesper Service, and at the Spring Concert. They placed third in the State Music Contest. SEXTET Ellen Hannon, Sharel Ater, Alice Moore, Wilma Hinton, Barb Hodam, Becky Morris. Highlights of the year for this vocal group included appearances at the Fall Festival, the Spring Concert, the Lions' Club, and the Women's Club and on a television program from station WTVP. The Sextet received a second-place rating in the State Contest on May 3. the band FIRST ROW: Born, Hodam, P. Scott, Hall. SECOND ROW: D. Livingston, Wilkinson, Bolsen, A. LeCrone, Durbin, Clifton, Peterson. THIRD ROW: R Tracy, V. Livingston, Barnett, Doran, Slater, S. Proctor, Marian Hinton, Davis, Ginther, Bob Morris. FOURTH ROW: Band Director, Mr. Bearden. BRASS ENSEMBLE Second in District Contest Ron Robbins, Cornet Solo-Second in District; Randy Driscoll, Steve Tracy, Larry Slater, Bob Tracy, Trombone Solo-Second in District; Bob Morris. PLAYS ON FIRST ROW: McCollum, Steidinger, L. LeCrone, Martha Minton, Glennon, Moore. SECOND ROW: Wilcox, W. Hinton, Gorrell, Morris, Siders. THIRD ROW: Robbins, Ferguson, Driscoll, S. Tracy, Harsh-barger, Holloway, T. Proctor, Ball, J. Scon, Doyle. CLARINET QUARTETTE Second in District Contest Barbara Hodam, Drusilla Bolsen, Ann Wilkinson, Louise Born. FLUTE DUET First in State Contest, Bill Glennon, Alice Moore, Flute Solo - First in State Contest. BARITONE SOLO Second in State Contest Sue Proctor FLUTE TRIO Third in District Contest Linda LeCrone, Kathy McCollum, Martha Hinton. MELLOTONES FIRST ROW: Hinton, Siders, Livingston, Becky Morris. SECOND ROW: Driscoll, Moore, Bob Morris, Robbins, Bom, B. Tracy, Scott, Slater. THIRD ROW: S. Tracy, Harshbarger, Doyle. PIANIST: Hodam. DIRECTOR: Mr. Bearden. THE BAND STRUTS ITS STUFF OUR SCHOOL SONG 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. Tune: Wave the Flag” TWIRLERS FIRST ROW; Lani Drake. SECOND ROW: Nancy Noe, Sharon Gorrell, Kathy McCollum, Martha Hinton, Kathy Stoerger. The band swirls into action at one of its half-time performances at the football games. 67 £ The four candidates for queen, Shirley Shonk-wiler, Alyeen LeCrone, Wilma Hinton, Linda Doyle, riding with Cinderella's coach, were the center of attraction in die Homecoming parade. The secret's out! Shirley Shonkwiler is Queen! CINDERELLA IS Queen Shirley marches to her Coronation. As co-captains Glenn Spearman and Barney Camden crown the queen, Cathy Speltz and Karen Foster, train bearers, and Chuckie Bentley, crown bearer, look on. 68 HOMECOMING THEME In the first dance at Cinderella's Ball, the queen and her escort, Barney Camden, led the other members of the court--Linda Doyle and Glen Spearman, Wilma Hinton and Jim Kirwan, Alyeen LeCrone and Mike Gallivan. Afterwards, other dancers joined them. JUNIORS ON HACIENDA “Hacienda Holiday” was the theme of the Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom on April 27. Barefoot senoritas served the delicious meal. Thejuniors planned an entertaining program including speeches, a play, and singing. Music for dancing from eight till eleven was furnished by Don Lawrence and his orchestra. The junior girls presented “Between Dances, a short play very appropriate for a prom. The evening of dancing began with a grand march and this balloon dance. ta e seniors HOLIDAY PROGRAM TOASTMASTER: Russell Fritz INVOCATION: Alice Moore WELCOME: Drusilla Bolsen RESPONSE: Gene Holloway ’’BETWEEN DANCES : Junior Senoritas Calypso Cuties: Nancy Bolsen, Janice Kitson DINNER MUSIC DANCING: Eight to eleven o'clock Mr. Bearden was busy most of the evening taking pictures of the Hacienda tourists. The floor was filled with dancers as Don Lawrence's orchestra struck up a popular tune. 71 THE SENIORS PRESENT “DON’T TAKE MV PENNY” A COMEDY IN THREE ACTS Miss Isabelle Houston........Director Mr. Richard Woodard .... Production Adviser (Cast in order of appearance in picture at left.) FIRST ROW: Dave Hill....................Greg Larry Durbin................. Red Becky Morris . . . Student Director Ronnie Robbins . . . Norman Porter SECOND ROW: Linda Doyle................Lucile Sarah Woodcock.............Joanna Wilma Hinton . . . Penny Pringle Alyeen LeCrone..............Sally Junior Kirby ................Mark THIRD ROW: Mary Jo Arndt........... Lydia Bob Tracy.........Harrison Day Glen Spearman........... Kerry Karen Strack . . .Gram Pringle Madonna Foran...........Claire Carleen McCullough . . . Elsie Donna Sebens.............Mavis Tom Brittenham .... Caleb Tony Redman . .Monsieur Henry MAY 28 IS GRADUATION DAY After the processional and the invocation by Reverend Ginther, Ronald Robbins played a comet solo, “Maid of the Mist.” FIRST ROW: Strack, Musick, McCullough, Spearman, Woodcock, Doyle, Le- Crone, Hinton, Westray, Westray, D. Hill, Ard, Hannon. SECOND ROW: Jamison, Teeas, Sebens, Foran, Pembroke, Tempel, Smith, Arndt. THIRD ROW: Lash, Shonkwiler, Redman, W. Hill, Kirby, Swaim, Pierce, Morris. FOURTH ROW: Robbins, R. Durbin, Born, Poling, Karcher, L. Durbin, Brittenham. FIFTH ROW: Tracy, Camden, Holloway, Kirwan, Gallivan, Keller. SALUTATORIAN CO-VALEDICTORIANS Ronald Durbin Karen Strack and Wayne Hill The senior chorus sang two numbers. Reverend Wesley Hager delivered the main address. The graduation exercises were climaxed by the presentation of the class by Mr. Woodard, the presentation of diplomas by Mr. Slater, and the benediction by Reverend Ginther. 73 A NEVA YEAR’S AHEAD “But the days grow short when you reach September—” Time did seem short when most of last year’s students turned out for the Annual Party. Things started out with a bang in September. We elected football cheerleaders and class officers. As if we did not have enough elections, we had to choose the candidates for Homecoming Queen. —October’s bright blue weather” was just the proper setting for Homecoming on the fifth. Preparations began about two weeks in advance. Who broke the camera? Nobody in any of our four classes did when class pictures were taken for the B1M. “November woods are bare and still” but few voices were still as compaigning as went on for the mock presidential election or when basketball cheerleaders were elected. Thewholeschool rocked 'n rolled at the G.A.A, Play Night on the ninth. Duke Montague didn’t make November bare although his sleight-of-hand tricks were good. 74 WINTER IS HERE “In December ring every day the chimes. No chimes rang at school, but over one hundred voices did at the Piatt County Choral Festival in Bement. Christmas stuffing began early when the Football Banquet and the F.H. A. Mother-Daughter Potluck were held. “It s June in January--- They dohaveone thing in common -- the comparing of gifts. In June, it s graduation gifts; In January, Christmas gifts. Semester exams were no treat after a two weeks vacation. Audience participation was the key to Charles King’s success. With much curiosity, we welcomed Mr. Dick Woodard as our new ag teacher. The theme for the senior Magazine Party was magazines, of course. 44—save February, which has twenty-eight, and—” despite its shortness was filled with activities. Besides the normal hustle and bustle, there was a Valentine Dance sponsored by the G.A.A. and the Student Council. Lucky for the students, Lincoln’s birthday fell on a week day, so no school. A talk by William Skadden on “The Road Ahead, a basketball win over Monticello, annual pictures, band concert, and the decision of the seniors on which invitations to order rounded out the month. HOIA TIME DID FLY! 44 All the winds of March that make my heart a dancer —” Maybe there were few dancing hearts, but the wind made the girls’ hair dance. It was quite a showing the solo and group contestants made at contest on the ninth. Coney Island provided the juniors with excitement at the senior-junior party. Were those athletes at the G. A. A. Demonstration? With a Basketball Potluck, the “pumpkin season was ended on the twenty-ninth. The big senior production, the play, got underway with the selection of a play. “April showers--- ’ surely did prevail. It rained almost every day. The juniors picked April Fool’s Day to choose their class rings. Both the “Greenhorns” and the “Sophies” held their parties. Senior play practice began for “Don’t Take My Penny.” That girls chorus surprised themselves by gening a first at the band and chorus contest. Something new was added at the F.H.A.-F.F.A. Party — a queen. “The Legislature in Action” was the title for the trip taken to Springfield by all juniors and seniors. “In the merry month of May” B.H.S. was filled with busy students trying to get all the last things done before school was out. A few soloists, some groups, and the girls chorus journeyed to Rock Island for state contest. On top of that, that busy music department gave a spring concert on the following Monday night! On the sixteenth, the seniors gave their hilarious play, “Don’t Take My Penny.” The following evening the old gym was transformed into a Roman Banquet. For the first time in B.H.S. history, a boy was sent to the state golf tournament -- Wayne HilL By giving a preview of fashions, the F.H.A. made its own chance to show off its members work. Beginning May 23, the seniors didn’t have to come to school because of Senior Week. For the other students, semester exams were on May 27 and 28. The long purple line made its appearances at Baccalaureate on the twenty-sixth and at Commencement on the twenty-eighth. May 29 -- Picnic. That’s all, folks, till next year! 76 Winner take all. J ■A V l rF trTi s Sittin’ in tiie balcony. Humpty- Dumpty. Rose between thorns! Nice knowing you! Four Senores sit it out. Ain’t love grand? Crowded, isn’t it? 77 The sands of time have shifted and you have completed your journey through one year at BHS. We hope that you have enjoyed your trip. 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