Bethany High School - Reverie Yearbook (Bethany, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1953 volume:

THE REVERIE 'S3 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOBS HF '53 BETHANY UNIT HIGH SCHOOL BETHANY, ILLINOIS LETTER TO THE GRADUATES TO THE GRADUATES OF 1953 Your four years of high school are now com- pleted, and you are being ushered into a world, which at present, is beset with uncertainty and confusion. Some of you will continue your education in higher institutions of learning; others will enter into different fields of endeavor. It may be in- dustry, business, military or other vocations that will call you. Even though there is the present uncertainty in the world, there are opportunities far greater than ever before for all who have the desire and perseverance to succeed. Or we might quote Ralph Waldo Emerson and say This time like all times is a very good one if we know what to do with it. W. L. GARRISON, Superintendent of Bethany Unit District 301 and Prin- cipal of Bethany High School. Superintendent and Principal SCHOOL ROARD MRS. RAY CROWDER School Secretary LEFT TO RIGHT: Henry Sill; W. W. Reeter, Secretary, Curtis Camic; H. O. Dick, President: W. L. Garrison. Superintendent; Ernest Mar- tin, Assistant Superintendent; Humphrey Moody; Lloyd Younger, Jr.; Erin Coultas, missing when the picture was taken. 4 MURIEL SHEPPERD English LORAIN JARAND Science MARJORIE SCOTT Home Economics Mathematics Latin ROBERT L. JENNINGS Socia 1- Science WADE M. DAVIS Music English LOIS GUTHRIE Commerce MARY ANN LUCAS English Physical Education RICHARD E. JOSTES Industrial Arts Physical Education Coach E. L. BOSOMWORTH Agriculture Vice President JERRY McDEVITT And when that one Great Scorer comes to write against your name He writes not if you won or lost, But how you played the game. SENIOR OFFICERS F.F.A. 1,2, Treas. 3, V. Pres. 4; Lettermen's Club 2,3, V. Pres. 4; Football 4; Track 3,4; Baseball 1,2; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Librarian 2; Class Plays 3,4; Broadcaster 4; Annual Co-editor; Student Council 3; Dance Club 1,2, 3; Class Offices, Sec'y. I, Treas. 2, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4- F.F.A. I, Reporter 2; Lettermen's Club 1,2, Pres. 3,4; Football 1,2,3, 4; Track 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,41 Class Plays 3,4; Broadcaster 3,4; Annual Staff 2,4; Student Council 3, V. Pres. 2, Treas. 4; Class Offices Pres. 2, V. Pres. 4. F. H. A. 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2,3, Pres 4: class Plays 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girl's Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Broadcaster 3, Co-editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council V. Pres. 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Offices Sec'y 4. F. H.A. 1,2, Sec'y. 3, Treas. 4;G.A.A. I, 2,4, V. Pres. 3; Class Plays 3.4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Girl's Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Dance Club 2, 3, Treas. I; Broadcaster 2, 3,4; Annual Co-editor; National Honor Society 2, 3, Pres. 4; Class Offices Pres. I, Treas. 3,4; Cheerleader 2.3. Treasurer GENELL MORRIS A perfect woman, nobly planned. To warn, to comfort, and command. F. H. A. 1,2, Treas. 3, Sec’y. 4;G.A.A. 1,2, 3, 4; Class Plays 3. 4; Chorus 1,2,3,4: Broadcaster 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Dance Club I; Majorette 4; Fall Festival Queen Candidate 4; F. H. A. Treas. -Section 14. Librarian I, F.F. A. 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 4; Track 3,4; Lettermen's Club 4. k MARTHA DALTON Her very frowns are fairer far Than smiles of other maidens are. BOB QUEEN It’s nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. HOLLIS DICK He would stop St. Peter's roll call to ask a question. F. H. A. 1,2,3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Class Plays 4; Band I; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Broadcaster 4; Annual Staff 4; Fall Festival Queen Candidate 3. F.F.A. 1,2,3. 4; Basketball 2,3; Annual Staff 3,4; Football 4; Lettermen’s Club 4; Librarian 4; Class Plays 3; Class Offices V. Pres. 2, Pres. 3. F. H. A. 1.2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Class Plays 3,4; Broadcaster 4; Dance Club 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Girls Chorus 1,2,3,41 Class Offices F. F. A. 1,2, Reporter 3, Sec'y 4; Letter men’s Club 2,3, Sec’y. 4; Football 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Baseball 1,2; Class Plays 3,4; Chorus 4; Broadcaster 3; Student Council I; Annual Staff 3,4; Dance Club 1,2,3. V. Pres. I. JEANETTE MORRIS Band 1.2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,3,4. Treas.-Sec’y. 2; F. H. A. 1,2, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Sectional Projects Relations Chairman 4; Dance Club 1,2,3; Broadcaster Staff 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 2, 3,4; Class Plays 3, 4; Class Offices Sec’y 2,3, Reporter 2,3; Student Council Sec'y. 2,3, Pres. 4; Cheerleader 3,4; Homecoming Queen '52. Gentle and neat, dainty and sweet-- A lady, indeed, from her head to her feet. F. H. A. 1.2, Sec’y. 3. Parlimentarian 4, Sectional Historian 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3; Pianist 4; Dance Club 1,2; Annual Staff 1,2,3,41 G.A.A. 1,2,4; Broadcaster 3, Co-editor 4; Class Plays 3,4. Chorus 1,2,3, 4; Broadcaster 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Class Plays 3,4; F.F. A. 3,4; Dance Club 3,4. KENNETH COVENTRY And more than wisdom, more than wealth, A merry heart that laughs at care. 10 JOLENE SCHWARTZ Be gone, dull carel thou and 1 shall never agree. JOANNE SHARP Tis the songs she sings and the smile she wears. That makes the sunshine everywhere. JUNIOR CLASS President Dick Boyer Helen Austin Vice President Elaine Wampler Ralph Bartimus Lyle Goetz Robert McGee Eileen Marshall Carrel Merold zA Secretary Jennie Hudson Margaret Bone Lillian McReynolds Francene Miller Treasurer Dale Bland Robert Johnson Kenneth Oathout Reporter Alberta Cruse Floyd Gerkin Tom Gregory Joyce Shipman Barbara Sill Norma Jean Smith Beverly Tinnea Jim Ward Patsy LaCost President Jack Coventry Rose Marie Creek Beverly Davis Barbara Morey Joan Tohill SOPHOMORE ClASS Vice President Gene Tohill Irma Fay Bland Sharon Heckler Ilene Queen Melvin Utsler Secretary Jack Cutler Bill Boros Treasurer Janet Puyear Lewis Crane Reporter Cherie Younger Harry Bennett Lloyd Herendeen Paul Queen Marjorie McReynolds Nancy Robinson Wayne McReynolds John Smith Jerry Ward Betty Armer Shirley Wheeler FRESHMAN CLASS President Dean Puyear Janet Barnes Vice President Ann Rutherford Chester Betzer Secretary Jim Bartimus Jack Brown Treasurer Helen Brown Nadine Brown Reporter Mary Jo Scott Ruth Davis Eva England Jim Gaither Don Gerkin Burl Gray John Gregory Harold Hampton David Jackson Sandra McKinney Arthur McReynolds Arnold Mitchell Deanna Morey Nancy Pettypool Eddie Stout kt____•t'U „ Yunnnp Tinnp.a Dorotha Sharp Kay Stocks Doris Sutton LETTERMEN'S CLUB OFFICERS: Jim Saddoris, Secretary; John Tipsword, Vice-President; Jerry McDevitt, President; Floyd Gerkin, Reporter; Bill Boros, Treasurer; Coach Jostes, Faculty Sponsor. THE LETTERMEIU'S CLUB The Lettermen's Club numbered twenty-one members at the close of the 1952 football season. To earn money this year, they sold basketball season tickets for a percentage of the profits. They were a co-sponsor with the F. F. A. of a donkey basketball game, which was held on December 22, 1952. They also sold basketball badges at the home games. A football banquet was held on November 21, 1952. Mr. Ralph Allan, Director of Athletics at Millikin University, was the guest speaker. A Spring Banquet was held in Decatur for all boys who had participated in any sport this year. - TOP ROW; Arnold Mitchell, Harry Benfttt, Bill Boros, Tom Gregory, Floyd Gerkin, Dale Bland, Chester Betzer, Dean Puyear, Wayne McReynolds, Burl Gray. BOTTOM ROW: Ralph Bartimus. Dick Boyer, Bob Johnson, Bob Queen, Hudson Ekiss, John Tipsword, Kenny Keown, Jim Saddoris, Jerry McDevitt, John Gaither, Homer Helen Jane Brown; Eva England; Alberta Cruse; Francene Miller; Nancy Robinson; Joanne Sharp; Ilene Queen; Dorotha Sharp; Irma Faye Bland; Nancy Thomas; Genell Morris; Sandra McKinney; Janet Barnes. Joan Tohill; Doris Wampler; Nadine Brown; Ann Rutherford; Phyllis Wheeler; Yvonne Tinnea; Jennie Hudson; Jolene Schwartz; Lillian McReynoldsjEileen Marshall; Patsy LaCost. Norma Jean Smith; Margaret Bone; Rose Marie Creek; Cherie Younger; Beverly Tinnea; Marscha Miller; Kay Stocks; Mary Jo Scott; Janet Puyear; Martha Dalton; Jeanette Morris; Shirley Wheeler. G. A. A. President: Marsha Miller Reporter: Doris Wampler Treasurer: Irma Faye Bland Secretary: Janet Puyear Vice President: Francene Miller The Girl's Athletic Association this year continued the policy of holding intra-mural sports during the noon hour. This year, tournaments were held in speedball, bad- minton, volleyball, basketball, deck tennis, ping pong, horse shoes, and soft ball. The activities that were sponsored by the G. A. A. this year were varied and included two hikes, wiener roast, movie party, and a party in May in honor of the senior girls. An all student Sadie Hawkins Party was sponsored by the organization. The init- iation party was held in December and con- sisted of a pot-luck supper for the members and their mothers, followed by a mock trial of the freshman girls and the formal G. A. A. initiation. Fund raising activities for this year were a chili supper in the fall and a minstrel in the spring. Miss Lucas was the sponsor for the organization. F. F. A. OFFICERS: Ralph Bartimus, Sentinel; John Tipsword. Vice-President; Jim Saddoris. Secretary; Hollis Dick, President; Kenny Oathout, Reporter; Dick Boyer, Treasurer; Mr. Bosomworth, Sponsor. The Bethany Chapter had 21 members this year. In November, they had a family night for the parents and everyone had a fine time. During the last of December and first of January the annual pest con- test was held. The winning team was treated ice cream by the losers. They also carried on Christmas Card sales, with Melvin Utsler, Jim Gaither and Dave Jackson, high salesmen. This spring the annual Father-and-Son banquet was held and awards were presented to the boys for the previous year's work. This chapter received the soil conservation award plaque this year, also during the year they bought a camera with which to take pictures of the members' projects. Dur- ing last summer, Jerry Ward played in the state F. F. A. Band and Kenneth Oathout attended the State Conservation Camp held at Lake Villa. FIRST ROW; D. Puyear, D. Boyer, B. Johnson, J. Saddoris. SECOND ROW: D. Jackson, M. Utsler, L. Goetz, W. McReynolds, J. Gaither, J. Ward. B. Queen, H. Dick, J. Bartimus. A. McReynolds, J. Brown, J. Ward. THIRD ROW: J. Gregory, J. Gaither, Mr. Bosomworth, J. Tipsword, K. Oathout, R. Bartimus. F. H. A. OFFICERS: Genell Morris, Treasurer; Marjorie McReynolds, Pianist; Sharon Heckler, Reporter; Joanne Sharp, Parliamentarian; Jennie Hudson, Historian; Pat LaCost, Vice- President; Miss Marjorie Scott, Advisor; Jeanette Morris, President; Marscha Miller, Song Leader; Martha Dalton, Secretary. The 1952-53 Bethany Chapter of F. H. A. had fifty-two members, which was 100% of the girls enrolled in high school. Eighteen new members were initiated in January. Some of the activities this year were: Hobo Day; F. H. A. Week; Mother-Daughter Tea; sending gifts to Utsonomiya Senior High School, Japan; Pot Luck; Foreign Party; Easter Egg Hunt for the pre-school age children of the community; and a Mother-Daughter Banquet. Honors received from the state were: Certificates for honor chap- ter; international good will, and publicity book for Section 14. Another honor received was a red ribbon for the F. H. A. Publicity Book Win- ning second place in the state. Jeanette Morris, President, was Public Relations Chairman for Section 14. Mrs. Lloyd Younger, Jr. served as Chapter Mother and Rita Ann Younger, as Chapter Sister for this year. FIRST ROW: D. Bone, N. Robinson, J. Puyear. SECOND ROW: R. Davis, B. Tinnea, K. Stocks, J. Gregory, J. Tohill, S. Wheeler, C. Younger, S. Wilson, D. Sutton. THIRD ROW: E. England, J. Shipman, H. Austin, N. Smith, I. Bland, N. Thomas, D. Morey, M. J. Scott, I. Queen. FOURTH ROW: N. Brown, D. Sharp, E. Marshall, M. Dalton, J. Hudson, F. Miller, G. Morris, B. Morey, A. Rutherford, Y. Tinnea. FIFTH ROW: H. Brown, R. M. Creek, A. Cruse, M. Miller, J. Sharp, J. Schwartz, M. McReynolds, M. L. Jordon, N. Petty- pool. SIXTH ROW: B. Sill, S. McKinney. M. Rawlings, E. Wampler. P. Wheeler, S. Heckler, B. Davis, P. LaCost, J. Barnes. Faculty Advisor, Miss Scott. STANDING: J. Morris. MEMBERS OF NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY: Elaine Wampler, Jack Cutler, Marscha Miller, Dale Bland, Jeanette Morris, John Tipsword, Sharon Heckler, Rose Marie Creek, Jennie Hudson, Pat LaCost, Alberta Cruse, Lillian McReynolds, Genell Morris, president; Wade Davis, sponsor. MISSING WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Dolly Bone. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS OF STUDENT COUNCIL: Jack Cutler. Marscha Miller, Marilyn Rawlings, Dick Boyer, Nancy Robinson, Eva England. Dale Bland. Jack Brown, Jerry McDevitt. STANDING: Mr. Jarand, sponsor, and Jeanette Morris, president. MISSING FROM PICTURE: Pat LaCost who took M. Rawlings place the second semester. LIBRARIANS: Boys standing are Steve Dick, Lewis Crane, Kenny Keown, Dick Boyer, and Bob Johnson. Checking files are Jennie Hudson and Dolly Bone. Fixing posters on bulletin board is Lillian McReynolds. Seated at desk is librarian sponsor. Miss Lucas. LIBRARIANS The librarians meet every second and fourth Tuesdays in the month. Their duties are checking books, collecting dues, cataloging and filing books, and stamping and arranging magazines and newspapers. The lib- rarians are those students who volunteer to work in the library one of their free periods. The library acquired over one-hundred new books during the year. A twenty-two volume set of Dictionary of American Biography was also pur- chased, which covers the history of American men and women from the beginning of our country to present time. Magazines are now protected by the plastic covers bought this year. Because of the increase in books over the past few years it was necessary to buy an addition to the Card Cata- logue. The library, itself, was newly painted for this school year. The library this year observed Book Week by using posters throughout the school, passing out book marks and having a display in the library, it- self. Another display was of a Vocational nature for the Vocational Guid- ance Clinic held this year. THE BROADCASTER CO-EDITORS Joann Sharp and Marscha Miller The 1952-53 Broadcaster Staff consisted of twenty five members. Joanne Sharp and Marscha Miller were the co-editors. The Production Staff and typists consisted of Kenny Coventry, Martha Dalton, Genell Morris, Jeanette Morris, Marscha Miller, Joanne Sharp, Jolene Schwartz and Phyllis Wheeler. The sponsor for the staff this year was Miss Lois Guthrie. The newspaper was published every month. The paper in- cludes news of the different classes, clubs, features, sports, and all other school news. The paper is sent to various schools and our school receives papers from Moweaqua, Lovington, Findlay, Cerro Gordo, Mt. Zion and Arthur. STANDING: Margaret Bone, Miss Guthrie, Alberta Cruse, Elaine Wampler, Jennie Hudson, John Tipsword, Marscha Miller, Joanne Sharp, and Martha Dalton. SEATED: Jolene Schwartz. Jeanette Morris, Phyllis Wheeler, Sharon Heckler, Genell Morris, Floyd Gerkin, Kenny Oathout, Jerry McDevitt, Mary Jo Scott, Cherie Younger. ANNUAL STAFF. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jolene Schwartz, Phyllis Wheeler, Martha Dalton, Jeanette Morris, Genell Morris, Steve Dick, Marscha Miller, John Tipsword, Bob Queen, Joanne Sharp. Jerry McDevitt, and Jim Saddoris. STANDING: Miss Lucas and Dick Boyer. MISSING WHEN PICTURE WAS TAKEN: Dolly Bone and Kenny Coventry. THE REVERIE The staff of The Reverie, this year, was composed of the entire senior class and two representatives from the junior class. Miss Lucas, sponsor of the annual, selected Genell Morris and John Tipsword as Co-Editors; Marscha Miller and Steve Dick, Business Managers; Jerry McDevitt and Jim Saddoris, Sports; Martha Dalton, Art Editor; Jolene Schwartz and Phyllis Wheeler, Organizational Stories; Jeanette Morris, Joanne Sharp, Bob Queen, and Kenny Coventry, Features. The two junior class representatives were Dolly Bone and Dick Boyer. Genell Morris and John Tipsword, co-editors of the 1953 Reverie. 25 CHORIIS FIRST ROW: Beverly Davis, Nancy Thomas. Dorotha Sharp, Eva England. Ilene Queen, Margaret Bone, Jennie Hudson, Alberta Cruse, Lillian McReynolds, Norma Jean Smith, Irma Fay Bland, Cherie Younger. SECOND ROW: Barbara Morey, Helen Brown, Rose Marie Creek, Yvonne Tinnea, Janet Barnes, Sandra McKinney, Helen Austin, Joyce Shipman, Marjorie McReynolds, Nancy Robinson, Janet Puyear, Genell Morris, Eileen Marshall, Joan Tohill. Shirley Wheeler. Joanne Sharp, THIRD ROW: Wade Davis, director; Martha Dalton, Elaine Wamp- ler, Kay Stocks, Mary Jo Scott, Nadine Brown, Ann Rutherford, Joann Gregory, Beverly Tinnea, Francene Miller, Jeanette Morris, Marscha Miller, Jolene Schwartz, Phyllis Wheeler. FOURTH ROW: Gene Tohill, Hudson Ekiss, Jerry Ward, Burl Gray, Floyd Gerkin, Carrel Merold, Tom Gregory, Jack Coventry, Jim Saddoris, Wayne McReynolds, Chester Betzer, Jerry McDevitt, Kenneth Keown. Dean Puyear, Jim Gaither. music comm DISTRICT Alberta Cruse, Genell Morris, Jeanette Morris Jennie Hudson Genell Morris Joanne Sharp J. Sharp, M. Miller, G. Morris, J. Morris Jerry Ward Lillian McReynolds Irma Bland, Shirley Wheeler, Cherie Younger Jerry Ward Dorotha Sharp Jack Coventry J. Hudson, A. Cruse, E. England, K. Stocks, F. Miller, M. J. Scott M. J. Scott, D. Sharp, K. Stocks, J. Schwartz STATE Joanne Sharp--Vocal Solo: Superior Girls Quartette--Vocal: Superior Genell Morris--Vocal Solo: Excellent Jennie Hudson--Vocal Solo: Fair Trumpet Trio--Good Girls' Chorus--Excellent Trumpet Trio: Superior-State Rating. Vocal Solo: Superior-State Rating. Vocal Solo: Superior-State Rating. Vocal Solo: Superior-State Rating. Girls' Quartette: Superior-State Rating. French Horn. Solo: Good. Marimba Solo: Superior. Baton Twirling Ensemble: Excellent. Vocal Solo: Excellent. Piano Solo: Excellent. Vocal Solo: Excellent. Girls' Sextette: Excellent. Clarinet Quartette: Excellent. SENIOR PLAY THE BARGAIN BRIDE Jimmy Smith.................... Minnie Peterson................ Hosanna Bugg................... Dexter Domer................... Mrs. Florabelle Fizby . . . . Wendy Hill..................... Cissie Trent................... Miss Oma Ormsby................ Tucker Trent................ Mr. Thompkins ................. Mrs. James Smith............ Director....................... Jerry McDevitt Martha Dalton Genell Morris John Tipsword Marscha Miller Jeanette Morris Phyllis Wheeler Joanne Sharp Kenny Coventry . Jim Saddoris Jolene Schwartz . Miss Lucas 28 PIAT CHARACTERS Miss Brooks Miss Finch Hugo Longacre Mr. Wadsworth Miss Audubon Jane Ted Elsie Elaine Rhonda Doris Sylvia Marge Stanley Martin Mrs. Allen Basketball Player MEMBERS OF CAST Jennie Hudson Norma Jean Smith Tom Gregory Bob Johnson Barbara Sill Margaret Bone Dick Boyer Helen Austin Joyce Shipman Pat LaCost Alberta Cruse Francene Miller Lillian McReynolds Jim Ward John Gaither Elaine Wampler Floyd Gerkin juhiior rut Our m� (J3rooLA MEMBERS OF THE BAND. READING LEFT TO RIGHT, FIRST ROW: Wade Davis, director; Shirley Wheeler, Cherie Younger, Gene Tohill, Jennie Hudson, Joanne Sharp, Jean Hudson, Martha Dalton, Irma Fay Bland, and Elaine Wamp- ler. SECOND ROW: Lillian McReynolds, Jeanette Morris, Margaret Bone, Alberta Cruse, Burl Gray, Jerry Coffey, Audrey Oathout, Kay Stocks. THIRD ROW: Barbara Morey, Helen Brown, Sharon Heckler, Joan Tohill, David Windell, Marjorie McReynolds, Genell Morris. FOURTH ROW: Jack Coventry, Jerry Ward, Marilyn Rawlings, Joyce Shipman, Wayne Mc- Reynolds, Sandra Barnes, Janet Taylor. Dorotha Sharp, Mary Jo Scott, Jolene Schwartz, Kenneth Oathout. FIFTH ROW: Gene Boros, Larry Sims, Jim Gaither, John Smith, Floyd Gerkin, Dick Boyer, and Wayne Ward. MAJORETTES MAJORETTES: Shirley Wheeler, Cherie Younger, Elaine Wampler, Martha Dalton, and Irma Fay Bland. 30 . '-‘.I MUSIC OEPARTIUEIVrS EASTER CANTATA SPRING CONCERT ORGANIZAIIOMAL ACTIVITIES F.F.A. ; F.H.A.; G.A.A.; LETTERMEN'S; BAND; SENIOR PLAY; INITIATION; PEP BAND; CHEERLEADERS; MINSTREL. f «L • A 1952 FOOTBALL SEASON'S SUMMARY Bethany 0 Arthur 67 Bethany 6 Assumption 19 Bethany 14 Moweaqua 0 Bethany 13 Lovington 6 Bethany 6 Illopolis 40 Bethany 7 Mt. Zion 13 Bethany 0 Maroa 6 Bethany 13 Eastern State 47 This is a football KNEELING: J. Gaither, K. Keown, D. Bland, H. Parris, D. Boyer, H. Ben- nett. STANDING: J. Tipsword, C. Betzer, W. McReynolds, B. Johnson, D. Puyear, R. Bartimus, B. Boros, Coach Jostes. 35 SIDEIINE HEROES OF I HE GRIDIRON m mins Assistant Coach Jennings and Coach Jostes gave the Mustangs their cap- able coaching this year. They never make a touchdown, but they are still heroes of the football field. They, by their as- sistance, encouragement and spir- it, can make a good team even better. THE CHEERLEADERS Janet, Joan, Jeanette, Dolly, and Barbara--they cheered the team in victory and defeat. THE MANAGERS Giving first aid to football player, Ralph Bartimus, are the managers: Arnold Mitch- ell, Burl Gray, and Floyd Gerkin. This was just one of their many duties during the season. 36 ROW i: Homer Parris, C; Bill Boros, L.E.; Chester Betzer, H.B. ROW 2: Kenney Keown, R.G.; Harry Bennett, L.T.; Dick Boyer, L.G. ROW 3: Bob Johnson, F. B.; John Gaither, R.T.; Ralph Bartimus, R.T.ROW 4: Wayne McReynolds, R.H.B.; Dean Puyear, L. H.B.; Dale Bland, Q.B.; John Tipsword, R.E. THEY WE 65 42 60 46 49 44 34 39 49 32 31 40 5i 43 48 36 57 54 30 39 25 59 36 44 51 29 58 60 39 43 43 53 43 3i 39 56 80 31 48 58 39 47 THEY WE Blue Mound 64 56 Cerro Gordo 7 45 71 61 Mt. Zion 76 42 58 37 Maroa 56 36 55 50 Warr. Lath. 66 4i 56 47 Argenta 61 47 45 49 Atwood 37 55 Tuscola 61 42 Findlay 70 49 82 47 Ramsey 70 61 65 6C Lovington 50 72 68 78 50 48 Niantic 60 48 40 43 VARSITY Blue Mound Cerro Gordo Dean Puyear, Jerry McDevitt, Tom Gregory, John Tipsword, Dale Bland, and Coach Jostes. JR. VARSITY TRACK 1853 CENOIS CONFERENCE CHAMPS 1953 Moultrie County Track Meet -- Second Monticello Invitational -- Second Records Set: John Tipsword 880 2:07. 8 Mile Relay 3:52 km X LEFT TO RIGHT: Joan Tohill, Janet Puyear, Jeanette Morris, Barbara Morey, Dolly Bone. . QUEEN JEANETTE MORRIS Miss Jeanette Morris, Senior Class candidate, was crowned 1952 Homecoming Queen at the half of the Homecoming football game by the 1951 Queen, Miss Lila Lu Rhodes. She reigned throught the Homecoming festivities the following night. Her attendants were: Miss Margaret Lou Bone and Mrs. Barbara Ann Shaf- fer. Margaret Lou Bone Junior Class Candidate Mrs. Barbara Ann Shaffer Alumni Candidate Lila Lu Rhodes 1951 Homecoming Queen 11966853 May 9, 195 3 Scovill's Country Club Decatur, Illinois Most helpful to underclassmen Best all-around Most talented Best athletes Wittiest Best looking Best dancers Most studious Best personality Best dressed Most likely to succeed Best leaders Most likely to be missed SENIOR CLASS CHART NAME NICKNAME FAVORITE EXPRESSION FAVORITE SONG PET PEEVE FAVORITE PASTIME Genell Nell Heavens! Without A Song Boysl Playin' Phyllis Phii So Whatl Why Don’t You Believe People who gripe Driving Marscha Marsh mellow Yeah-ahl Me Heart and Soul Being serious Talking Jeanette Nettie Well, for cripes Tenderly No mail-(male) on Writing Leon Jerry Jeronimo sakesl Huh. Don’t Let the Stars Sundays Teachers Janet Hollis Steve Have you heard Get in Your Eyes Too Old to Cut Not enough holidays Asking questions Jim Saddle horse” the one about-- Weill The Mustard Oh Happy Day Girls with short hair Jolene Jolene Jo I'd just as leave Nevertheless Cars without radios Dancing Joanne Joannie I thought I'd die! Because You’re Mine Staying home on Sat. night Playing piano Kenneth Kenny I'm just dying for Little Girl Crutches Dancing Johnny Tip a smoke! Ah! Girls! It's in the Book Boysl Girls! Robert Bob Huh! That's Me Without You People who think they Flirtin' Martha Jody Golly! Auf Wiedersein know it all Coming to school! Being engaged AWARDS sinu imis Valedictorian..............................Jeanette Morris Salutatorian.........................................Genell Morris DeKalb Achievement Award in Agriculture . . Jim Saddoris American History Award.......................John Tipsword Home Economics Award.........................Joanne Sharp Typing Award.............................Marscha Miller Dramatics Award..........................Jerry McDevitt Band Awards.....................Genell and Jeanette Morris General Music Award..........................Joanne Sharp Annual Award.........................................Genell Morris Senior Agriculture Awards. Jim Saddoris and John Tipsword Honorary Football Captain....................John Tipsword Honorary Basketball Captain..................Jerry McDevitt Honorary Track Captain........................ Bob Queen State Farmer's Degree...................................Jim Saddoris General Athletic Award.......................John Tipsword f.FA Outstanding Supervised Farm- ing Program. . Kenneth Oathout Most Active F. F. A. Members receiving chenille letter: Jim Saddoris Kenneth Oathout Jerry Ward John Tipsword Wayne McReynolds F.H.A. Junior Homemaking Degrees: Eva England Deanna Morey Nancy Pettypool Mary Jo Scott Janet Barnes Helen Brown Nadine Brown Nancy Thomas Ruth Davis Kay Stocks Anne Rutherford Sandra McKinney Yvonne Tinnea Doris Sutton Dorotha Sharp Activities Awards: Lillian McReynolds Ilene Queen Shirley Wheeler Dorotha Sharp Marjorie McReynolds Sandra McKinney Pat LaCost Joanne Sharp KaylStocks Jeanette Morris TYPING 40 words per minute: Dick Boyer Alberta Cruse Floyd Gerkin Jennie Hudson Norma Jean Smith Beverly Tinnea Elaine Wampler 30 words per minute: Helen Austin Dale Bland John Gaither Lyle Goetz Robert Johnson Pat LaCost Francene Miller Kenneth Oathout Jim Saddoris Barbara Sill ESSAY CONTEST Dale Bland Dolly Bone Lillian McReynolds Marilyn Rawlings POETRY CONTEST Elaine Wampler Beverly Tinnea Alberta Cruse CURRENT EVENTS Dale Bland Lillian McReynolds G. Second State: Martha Dalton Marscha Miller Genell Morris Jeanette Morris Jolene Schwartz Phyllis Wheeler First State: Dolly Bone Jennie Hudson Jolene Schwartz Phyllis Wheeler Second Local: Dolly Bone Jennie Hudson Janet Puyear Irma Fay Bland Francene Miller Eileen Marshall Joan Tohill Cherie Younger Sharon Heckler First Local: Rose Marie Creek Ilene Queen Mary Jo Scott Dorotha Sharp Lillian McReynolds Pat LaCost Irma Fay Bland Joan Tonill Sharon Heckler Janet Puyear Cherie Younger Shirley Wheeler Nancy Thomas Kay Stocks 45 sisa rf WE BID A SORROWFUL FAREWELL The time has come for us to depart. This is the thought of all graduating seniors, for at last the day of embarking on a whole new world has arrived. As we leave our school days behind, our thoughts will always be directed toward the carefree hours spent in the Halls of the Bethany High School. 50 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Friday, May 29, 1953 -- 8:00 P. M. Processional...................................Mrs. Troy Scott Invocation....................................Rev. C. D. Smith Marimba Solo................................Lillian McReynolds Introduction of Speaker.........................W.L. Garrison Address.............................Rev. Carrell W. Flewelling (Minister of Central Christian Church, Decatur, Illinois) Presentation of Diplomas........................W.L. Garrison Benediction...........................Rev. M. D. Goldsborough Recessional....................................Mrs. Troy Scott HONOR GRADUATES Class Valedictorian Class Salutatorian 51 Jeanette Morris Genell Morris nanimous 'e clara tion When in the course of school events, it becomes necessary for the senior class to dissolve the educational bonds which have connected it to the other classes, and to assume the duties of citizenship for which their school life has prepared them, a decent respect to the opinion of the other classes requires that they should transcribe this history leading up to their graduation. We, the senior class of 1953, entered the halls of Bethany High School in the fall of 1949, feeling a bit apprehensive but eager to begin our higher education. Our class congress elected Miss Alt, sponsor; Genell Morris, president; Jolene Schwartz, vice president; John Tipsword, treasurer, to govern us during our first year of high school. As our class candidate for Fall Festival Queen, we chose Jolene Schwartz. The student council members were Jim Saddoris and Darlene Tipsword. As our second session convened, we elected as class officers: Jerry McDevitt, president; Steve Dick, vice president; Jeanette Morris, secretary; John Tipsword, treasurer, and Coach Baker, sponsor. Our student council representatives were Jeanette Morris and Jerry McDevitt. Genell Morris was cheerleader from our class. Martha Dalton was selected as candidate for Fall Festival Queen. As junior statesman, we began our third session by electing as co-sponsors, Miss Lucas and Coach Baker. «Class officers were: Steve Dick, president; John Tipsword, vice president; Jeanette Morris, secretary; Genell Morris, treasurer. The student council members were Jeanette Morris and Jerry McDevitt. Cheerleaders from our class were Genell and Jeanette Morris. Phyllis Wheeler was elected as our Fall Festival Queen candidate, and Marscha Miller was our candidate for Homecoming Queen. Our money-making projects were: the magazine drive, in which we sold Si, 190. 50 worth of magazines, with Joanne Sharp and Jim Saddoris as team captains, and Genell Morris as general manager; our other projects included a play entitled W« Shook the Family Tree , and concessions at the athletic events. On May 17, at the Sportsman’s Lodge in Decatur, we gave a banquet and prom for the seniors with Bob Bauer and his orchestra playing. Taking our honored places as senior statesmen, we chose as sponsors, Miss Lucas and Coach Jostes. For our governing body we elected John Tipsword, president; Jerry McDevitt, vice president; Marscha Miller, secretary, and Genell Morris, treasurer. Jeanette Morris, Marscha Miller, and Jerry McDevitt served on the student council. For Homecoming Queen candidate, we selected Jeanette Morris and she was crowned HomecomingQueen of 1952. Martha Dalton was our Fall Festival Queen candidate. We presented a play called The Bargain Bride and sponsored among other things: the pop corn concession at athletic events, bake sales, stationery sales, paper drive and scrap metal drive, and the successful senior dances and floor shows. The cheerleader for this year was Jeanette Morris and Martha Dalton served as a majorette from our class. Genell Morris and John Tipsword were selected as co-editors of the annual. This senior year ended a twelve year class companionship of three of the members of the graduat- ing class, they were Joanne Sharp, Jolene Schwartz, and John Tipsword. Graduation activities began May 9 with a banquet and prom at Scovill's Country Club in Decatur given by the junior class with Johnny Moreland and his orchestra providing the music. Senior Class Night was held on May 22 at which time the dif- ferent awards were presented and speeches were delivered by the Class Valedictorian, Jeanette Morris and Salutatorian, Genell Morris. Baccalaureate was May 24 with the Reverend Ronald Gross as speaker. Graduation was held on May 29 and the speaker for the occasion was the Reverend Carrell W. Flewelling, Ph. D. We ended our high school career with a trip to New Orleans and the Gulf Coast. And for the support of this declaration and with a firm reliance on what the future holds for us, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor. JOLENE SCHWARTZ GENELL MORRIS LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-three, being of sound mind and body, do hereby make and declare this to be our last will and testament, and is hereby witnessed by the fol- lowing officers of the Senior Class. VWC f - (Zajlo. _ The dashing John Tipsword, The playboy of this town. Wills his way with all the girls To all the boys around. Jeanette Morris, our Homecoming Queen, The tiniest one in the class. Leaves her size 4 cheer leading shoes to Doris Sutton, a freshman lass. Now comes Jolene Schwartz With a disposition fine, And in the care of Joyce Shipman She leaves it all behind. Jerry McDevitt, the next on our list, Whom sport fans like and cheer, Leaves Janet, his steady girl, To the junior class of next year. And now Jim Saddoris, The billard pride of the school, Leaves to Jack Coventry His ability to shoot pool. We now have Bob Queen Whom all the girls think fair. He leaves with Barbara Morey His dark and shining hair. Next is Martha Dalton, Who is known well around town. She wills her majorette boots To the freshman, Nadine Brown. Phyllis Wheeler, a generous soul, Leaves to B. H. S. girls, near and far, Her ability to always get to Sullivan With or without a car. Marscha Miller, our senior class wit, Has giggles and grins to spare. She leaves her ability to be Naughty but Nice To anyone willing to dare. Gene 11 Morris, a capable leader, Who is always striving to win, Leaves Shirley Wheeler her senior headaches Except for the ones that are men. Joanne Sharp, true to her name. Has proved to be no dunce. She leaves to her cousin, Dorotha, The ability to hold two men at once. Through the mirror of the future, we see each '53 grad In a gown and good fortune, has been generously clad. Let's look a bit closer, taking each in his turn, And see, of his future, just what we can learn. Jeanette is now living in Sullivan. After leaving high school's toil and strife, She went off to the University of Illinois-- Not as a co-ed, but as Leon's wife. Genell, our versatile graduate, Has five majors, and minors three. She ended her college career By marrying a Ph. D. Marscha made the perfect secretary And ended up in New York. Her boss says she's quite capable, Especially in Central Park. Steve took over the trucking business. His slowness was no handicap. He bought himself a bulldozer, And just dozes while he naps. Jerry played pro football for ten years, Then he thought of a better scheme. He married Janet and settled down To raising his own football team. Phyllis went into business with Jim; This wasn't her original plan, But it proved to be a huge success, As she married a tomato salesman. Jim took his farming seriously. As he did his Ag class in school. He now lets his sons do the farming While he wins tournaments in pool. —Marscha Joanne, now an opera name, Has appeared many times in Carnegie Hall. A genius! the critics, far and near, acclaim. Her beautiful voice is loved by all. Jolene wanted to learn more about life. She went to Eastern for one semester. That was the end of her higher education; She married her sociology professor. Bob Queen, now a TV star, Plays Li’l Abner on a serial each day He had offers to go to Hollywood But wouldn't leave Daisy Mae. Martha, now living in Macon, Is happy as she can be. She's made Bob a wonderful wife, And their children now number three. Kenny, an Admiral in the Navy, Is constantly in and out of court, Being sued for breaches of promise By a girl in every port. Johnny took Ag in college, And advanced at a rapid pace. He not only runs his farm in Bethany But he teaches in Bosomworth's place. The vision's gone, the mirror is blank, We've seen that these graduates will really rank, Success and happiness for all we see, And we sincerely hope that that’s what it will be. THE WILKINSON COMPANY Lumber and Building Materials Bethany Dalton City C. 8. MOORE, Inc. Telephone 196 Blue Mound, Illinois Compliments of M. 0. WHEELER COMPANY Construction---Building Materials Phone 56 Bethany, Illinois Farmall Tractors McCormick Implements International Trucks International Refrigeration Sales ---- Parts Service Complete Farm Equipment and Truck Service RRODNAX IMPLEMENT COMPANY Ben Brodnas, Owner Jet. Routes 121 and 32 Dial 2481 Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of BETHANY DRAIN COMPANY H. II. DICK TRANSFER Bethany, Illinois Livestock hauling since 1937. F. H. BLAND SON RHODES HARDWARE Plumbing-Heating-Contractors Wiring Contractors John Deere Philco---Bendix Penn Yan Sales and Service Bethany, Illinois Ph. 10R2 Bethany, Illinois Compliments of FINDLAY MOTOR SALES Lee Palmer, Prop. Chrys le r - - Plymouth Phone 170 Findlay, Illinois ROBY WELDING SHOP Ph. 143 36R4 Bethany, Illinois Compensation--Surety Bonds Liability--Steam Boiler STUBBLEFIELD SON Life - - Automobile Buick Tornado--Plate Glass Fire--Burglary Pontiac--G. M. C. Trucks CARLM. CROWDER Sales and Service INSURANCE 1131 W. Jackson Ph. 154 Sullivan, Illinois Bethany, Illinois H. POST SONS Diamonds Watches - Jewelry Compliments of Silver-China-Per fume SULLIVAN DAIRY Established 1872 Sullivan, Illinois Corner Prairie and Merchant Phone 3-9781 Decatur, Illinois PUNCH BROWN'S GARAGE Sales Ford Service Compliments of Genuine Ford Parts THE HIGHT STATE BANK Deep Rock Gas and Oil Dalton City, Moultrie Co. , Illinois Bethany, Illinois (Ske qas) Compliments of DON'S MARTIN JEWELRY HARDWARE AND APPLIANCES Decatur, Illinois Phone 9 Dalton City, Illinois FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY Best Wishes From Oliver Implement Feeds--Seeds - -Grains LANE FARM SUPPLY Implements Oliver-Parts Service-Minn. Moline Phone 15-21 Sullivan, Illinois Dalton City, Illinois HUBBARD STUDIOS Established 1933 REED'S SULLIVAN GREENHOUSES Weddings-Candid Shots or Formal Studio Portraits M. Reed Prop Portraits -Commercial-Groups 408 Water Street Ph. 4126 Copies-Enlarging-Oil Tinting Sullivan, Illinois Picture Frames 1337 E. Lawrence St. Ph. 3-8201 Flowers For All Occasions Decatur, Illinois BOB'S SULLIVAN CLEANERS Compliments of Quality Cleaning Service DR. GEORGE A. RONEY Sullivan, Illinois Optometrist PFILE'S CAMERA SHOP Compliments of Decatur's Photographic Center E. J. BOROS M. D, 100 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois CURVE CAFE ARTHUR'S FURNITURE Fountain Service Meals-Short Orders Gerkins Shell Petroleum Products 237 N. Main Phone 41 Decatur, Illinois Bethany, Illinois Compliments of VIRGIL HITE IMPLEMENT CO. O. K. JOBBERS Dalton City, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois Authorized Sales and Service CARTER'S CLEANERS GENE'S MARKET Junction 32 and 121 East Side of Square Open 7 days a week Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of Washing, Lubrication, Polishing Tires, Batteries and Accessories WHEELER'S SUPER MARKET MATHIAS STANDARD SERVICE Bethany, Illinois Route 121 Bethany, Illinois The spot where your car should be Compliments of Compliments of BEAR HYBRIDS BETHANY CAFE Your key to greater profits Bob and Mary Ekiss, Props. B.A. McReynolds, Dealer Bethany, Illinois Compliments of CARSON JEWELERS 215 E. North Street Frigidaire Skelgas Maytag Gas and Electrical Appliances Bottle Gas Small Hardware Paints Houseware Decatur, Illinois A AND C SKELGAS SALES SERVICE Famous for Fine Diamonds Phone 91 Findlay, Illinois WILLIARD BROWN SUNDRIES Jewelry-Sundries -Magazines BETHANY VARIETY CO. Operating Ben Franklin Store 5£-10 -25£-$l. 00 Bethany, Illinois Bethany, Illinois See our toy department Farm Management Insurance CHARLES EKISS, REALTOR Phone 51R3 Bethany, Illinois FREEMON TRACTOR AND IMPLEMENT Ford Tractors and Dearborn Farm Equipment Phone 2371 Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of DUNSCOMB'S FURNITURE SULLIVAN BOWLING ALLEY Bigelow Carpets Bill Kensil, Prop. Westinghouse Major Appliances Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois HAMILTON BULLOCK CORWIN HAMILTON SUPER FOOD MARKET Clothing and Shoes Sullivan, Illinois Your Patronage Appreciated Open Evenings and Sundays Sullivan, Illinois THE Y-DRIVE INN Featuring Curb Service Compliments of Always Good Food At Route 121-32 HORN INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 7111 Sullivan, Illinois CAMPBELL 8c SELOCK EAST SIDE GRILL Fountain Service Barber Shop Real Estate Short Orders General Insurance Agency Sullivan, Illinois CORNER CAFE TOM WEST, INC. Fountain Service Chevrolet and Cadillac Meals 8c Short Orders Sales and Service Phone 2571 Phone 6222 Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of DR. E. J. ELLIOT, DENTIST TOHILL FUNERAL HOME Sullivan, Illinois MACON MUSIC INC. Your Complete GREIDER'S CAFETERIA Musical Department Store 227 N. Main Phone 39749 Decatur, Illinois (Pianos -Band Instruments -Radios -Records) Ladies Ready-To-Wear REEDY AND NEDDEN SULLIVAN FASHION SHOP Southside of Square Motor Sales Dodge Plym outh Allis Chalmers New Idea Sales and Service Sullivan, Illinois Phone 3220 Sullivan, Illinois GARRETT CLOTHING CO. Compliments of Men's and boys' Clothing INDEX NOTION COMPANY Style Value Quality Phone 15r2 Sullivan, Illinois Bethany, Illinois DR. RALPH L. FULLER MARSHALL'S MARKET Optometrist Groceries - -Meats Phone 7161 Feed Sullivan, Illinois Phone 126 Bethany, Illinois ORVILLE H. FOSTER Farm Bureau Insurance Compliments of Country Mutual Casualty Co. Country Mutual Fire Co. Country Life Insurance Co. BETHANY VILLAGE EMPLOYEES Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of WIMMER'S I-G-A SUPER MARKET H. W. WATTERS, D.D.S. Bethany, Illinois Ready-to-wear BUXTON STYLE SHOPPE Compliments of Miss Jesse Buxton, Prop. North Side of Square BETHANY ECHO Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of Compliments of GRAND SUNDRIES ED BIRD SERVICE STATION Ruby Merriman Bethany, Illinois NEWBOULD POULTRY MARKET S.D. CUMMINS Buyer of poultry and eggs Hardware and Stores Wholesale Retail Dressed Poultry Phones : Office --249 1 Home--6105 Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois Rock Phosphate Limestone - - Fertilizers McKEOWN SOIL SERVICE Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of SINCLAIR SERVICE Complete line of Firestone Tires Farm Service Phone 2241 Sullivan, Illinois AVON COSMETICS Your beauty care, finds its best answer in Avon. Moderate in price Attractively packaged. VERA KEOWN Bethany, Illinois Compliments of MODEL BARBER SHOP Bethany, Illinois Compliments of JOHN GOETZ Lime Phosphate Spreading Coal Grain Compliments of DICK'S MARATHON STATION Compliments of HARRY L. DAVIS GAMBLES Sullivan, Illinois Compliments of the SOPHOMORE CLASS OF '53 President . . . .Jack Coventry Vice-President . . Gene Tohill Secretary .... Jack Cutler Treasurer .... Janet Puyear Sponsor...............Mr. Jarand Congratulations To The Graduates FRESHMEN CLASS OF '53 President .... Dean Puyear Vice-President. . Anne Rutherford Secretary .... Jim Bartimus Treasurer . . . . Helen Brown Sponsor .... Miss Shepperd MYERS ANO CO INC TOPEKA KANSAS