Bethany High School - Reverie Yearbook (Bethany, IL)

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TIHC REVERIE CLASS WILL Isabelle Freeland leaves her going steady abilities to Patsy Hampton, thinking maybe it will help Patsy make up her mind about who shall be the number one candi- date for her affections. Mervin Warren leaves his nickname, “Little Beaver,” to Charles Austin. Bill Bland bequests his basketball abilities to Bill Boros, hoping that Bethany High may be conference champs again. Bob Boyer wills his lofty height to Dale Bland to help him with basketball. Ollie Carlyle leaves her excuses for skipping school to any poor unfortunate that needs them. Pat Wheeler wills her gay and jolly moods to Bob Johnson. She decided to add a big smile for good measure. Beverly Goetz Lacy decided to will her wedding bells to Beverly Tinnea, with her best wishes. Joann Gregory leaves her naturally wavy hair to Doris Wampler hoping that hereafter Doris will need less time for primping. Joyce Malone leaves her job as accompanist for chorus to Joanne Sharp. Marian Moore leaves her ability to attract the opposite sex to Margie Jordan with good luck wishes also. Phyllis Oathout leaves her ability for speech making in American History class to those students who would rather read their reports than give them in speech form. Jim Jackson bequeaths his deep waves to Hudson Ekiss along with a Toni kit. Harold Sill leaves the winning of the out-of-town girls to any young lad inter- ested in these girls. It seems Harold has one in about every town for miles around. Kenneth Coventry bequeaths his excess of charm and manners to Lloyd Heren- deen, who may be able to use them after he gets over his stage of disliking girls. Nora Utsler does bequeath and will her affection for spending her time alone reading to Helen Austin. May it prove as entertaining to her as it did to Nora. Becky Walton leaves her undying devotion for school to any studious person who would like to have it. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1952

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THE EEVE 12IE - SENIOR HISTORY S? (Continued) We ordered our class rings and pins that year. We had charge of the concession stands at the basketball and football games. We had our magazine sales and made over $500. We helped in the band fund by having a waste paper drive which netted $72.00. One of the things we most enjoyed was the Junior-Senior Prom held in May at the Decatur Club. Another thing which we enjoyed was the Junior play, “The Late Mr. Early” which was given in April. Several honors were given to the Juniors. Becky Walton went to Girl’s State; Beverly Goetz was Homecoming queen attendant and Harold Sill was Carnival King. Members on the annual staff were Mervin Warren, David Fitzgibbons, Bill Bland, Gene Tinnea, Marian Moore and Jo Gregory. Bill Bland, Harold Sill, Bill Puyear, Jack Wheeler, Jim Wheeler, Bob Boyer, and Dean Taylor were on the football team. Bill Bland, Harold Sill, Jack Wheeler and Gene Tinnea played on the basketball team. During the summer Joan Pritts married Carrol McDaniel; Mary M. Ward married Scott Pearson and Mervin Warren married Maxine Marshall. We began our Senior class with thirty-four members. Joan Pritts and Marion Windell had dropped out. During the year we lost Norma Stocks, Dean Taylor and Darlene Marshall who married Stanley Taylor. Officers for the year were, President, Bob Boyer; Vice-President, Pat Wheeler; Secretary, Marna Queen; Treasurer, Earl Heckler and Mary Pearson. Sponsors were Miss Guthrie and Mr. Voyles. Cheerleaders were Pat Wheeler and Joyce Malone. Beverly Lacy was majorette. Homecoming queen candidate and D. A. R. winner was Mary Pearson. Janet Harchous was fall festival queen candidate. Bill Bland, Harold Sill, Jack Wheeler and Gene Tinnea were on the basketball team. Bill Bland, Bill Puyear, Harold Sill, Dean Taylor, Mervin Warren, Jim Wheeler, Jack Wheeler, Bob Boyer and Gene Tinnea were on the football team. Six seniors started school together at Bethany grade and continued together, namely, Marian Moore, Gene Tinnea, Janet Harchous, Phyllis Oathout, Marna Queen and Mary Pearson. In October Janet Marlow married George Harchous and in December Beverly Goetz married Merril Lacy. Both girls continued their schooling. Dean Taylor and Earl Heckler left with the National Guard for the Army. Earl did extra work and will receive his diploma. The senior play “The Able Miss Cain” was well received and enjoyed by everyone. We want to thank the Juniors for the fine prom they gave us. Now we are looking forward to graduation, the senior trip and last, to the life before us. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1952

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THE KCVCKIIC CLASS WILL (Continued) Jack Wheeler leaves his Sunday afternoon snack of hot fudge sundaes to anyone that can afford them—only girls beware, they’re fattening. Mary Martha Pearson leaves her quiet and demure ways to Norma Jean Smith. To Alberta Cruse, goes Helen Carlyle’s means of getting along with people. Dave Fitzgibbons bequeaths his mastering of art, to Carrel Merold. To Kenny Oathout, Lyle Heustis wishes to leave his dashing manner with the girls. Janet Marlow Harchous wants to leave her ability to nab a man to any girl who thinks she could use it. Marna Queen bequeaths her good marks on her report card to Garnet Lillico, who, so I’ve been told, could use them. To Jim Ward, goes Dave Wimmer’s technique in getting teachers sidetracked off the subject. Jim Wheeler leaves his dashing figure on the football field to Stanley Carlyle. Gene Tinnea leaves to any boy who wants it, the skeleton key to freshmen girls’ hearts. Bill Puyear bequests to Floyd Gerkin his lengthy stride in track, hoping Floyd will carry on. To Francine Miller goes the booming voice of Louise Hudson. Joan Florey leaves all her pep, vigor, and vitality to Jolene Schwartz, hoping she puts it to use. Juanita Carlyle leaves but one thing—her desire to get out of school. Earl Heckler leaves to any boy who wants it, his time to serve in the Army for Uncle Sam. Last but not least, we, Becky Walton and Nora Utsler, wish to leave the writing of next year’s class will to any Junior who would be brave enough to take upon them- selves, such a task. BETHANY HIGH SCHOOL-1952