Blue Mound High School - Blu Mo Illio Yearbook (Blue Mound, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1959 volume:

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FACULTY 4 HOWARD BROWN Springfield Unit Superintendent High School Principal Bachelor of Science, Illinois State Normal University, Mas- ter of Arts, Colorado State College . CHARLES DOTY Lovington As sistant Principal Agriculture Bachelor of Education, Illinois State Normal Unive rsityg Grad- uate Work, University of Illinois. EDITH WILSON Greenville English Bachelor of Arts, Greenville Collegeg Graduate Work, Uni- versity of Illinois. WRITESMAN LONG Hume Commercial Subjects Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion, Eastern Illinois State Collegeg Graduate Work, Uni- versity of Illinois. ROBERT RAINEY Maroa Industrial Arts Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion, Illinois State Normal Universityg Master of Arts, Colorado State College. GEORGE WARREN Elmwood Pk. Science Bachelor of Science, Master of Science , Western Illinois State College. RUTH BUTLER St. Jacob Mathematics , Latin Bachelor of Science in Educa- tion, Eastern Illinois State College. ESTHER GRAY Decatur Home Economics Bachelor of Arts, Cornell University. SYDNEY WILSON Decatur Girls' Physical Education Bachelor of Arts, Millikin University. ROBERT NIILLER way-ne city Boys' Physical Education Coach, Social Science Bachelor of Arts, McKendree College , Graduate Work, Milli- kin University. JACK SCHEPPER Decatur Instrumental Music Bachelor of Music Education, Millikin University. DORIS STEINBERG Sibley Vocal Music Bachelor of Music Education, Millikin University. DAVID COOPRIDER Mt. Zion Social Science , English Bachelor of Arts, Millikin University. DOROTHY SKIPPER Blue Mound Unit Secretary Illinois Commercial College. LINDA CLAWSON Findlay High 8: Grade Secretary Findlay High School. BOARD OF EDUCATION fps: H. Brown, Coffin, W1d1Ck, Edmunds, Damery, Moss, C. OUR SCHOOL B S Roger Bang-grvarx ' 'X CXa.se Yresment A-, Student Cogrv e1X 'L ,A , ?resX6erXt A3 Baev-et'oaX1 X 'Z 'Z' 'A' ' Co' w'9w'59 43 Y 'Y ' P' ' ?XxqXXXs Y-oth Shvqrexter i'u1fz- X ,'L,'5', Chorus 4. 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Chord bi Stephen John Hanove Steve F RA. l,2,3,4, President 4: Student Council 3,- Chorus 2,4,' y Joan Gibson Gibb y Class Play 3 .41 Allnual Staff Band 1: Track l. Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Editor 4: F, I-11 A, 1, 2,3,4, Treasurer 45 Class Pla y 3,4,' Library Club 3: G.A.A. 2,31 All School Rep er 4: Betty Crocker 3: ort- A wa rd 4 I-Iar ld Dale Jellkin enks Industrial Arts Club l,2, 3. Nancy Sue Forneris Ivana F.1'LA. 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3,- G.A.-4. 2.3, Secretary 2,' Cl President 3,' Cbeerl Class Play 3,- Reports ass eader 3, 4: Student Council 1' 3: Annual Staff 3, 4. XXX, Ps1Xao6NXxfYaNIY5ecVX19 wmiaq 91939 '5c'oooX x ,YJ get 4. yqonetta YNI0 Qoqmxog P. X ,Z '3 A., yioxaxq OXo'o oe X . CXXXXXKC, ovoe 'Goan 'Mana 9 a9Y-e Y AEK. . 7, '5 ,A-, Goof 1 Yvickxard Dean Dowhng UDKCXC' 114 auenabmtg High Scxmoo 'Y rack X. Edith Mm 14arokX'r.on Su Y-9. PM X fl- .3 ,43 Band X ,'L ,'5 A, Yreakdenk, 3, Secxetaxq Dr, Chee 43 Chorus X3 Library Ohio '5 . ?Xawg Pat Barbara Eileen Shi-ide Barb' Rantoul hqgh School If W b ' h S h 1 ricia A1111 Mark Pat G.u:fAI.fii C oo FJLLA. 1.2. 3. 4: C.A.-A. 3,41 Newspaper Staff 4: Chorus 1,2- Library Club 4. 1 az-ren 2: F. H. A. Class Play 3. 01111 a Arlene Stale -D0'111a F.- I.A. I, 2. 41 Chorus 1.2- Class Pla Y3: 8 3 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On August 29, 1955, forty-two shy freshxnen started their journey through Blue Mound High School. It was not long, however, before the shyness left and we felt right at home. With the help of our sponsors, Mrs. Butler and Mr. Doty, we elected the following officers: President, Phyllis Showalter, Vice President, Christine Baileyg Secretary-Treasurer, Joann Jockischg Reporter, Karen Alsbury. Judy Curtin and Johnny Bob White were elected as our Student Council representatives. Phyllis Showalter was chosen as a varsity cheerleader and Christine Bailey and Darlene Strocher were cheerleaders for the reserves. We chose Phyllis Showalter as our queen and Darlene Strocher and Christine Bailey were her attendants. We were sorry to lose David Arnold. During the year, John Napier joined our class, but moved away before the end of the school year. Forty-two silly sophomores entered the farniliar doors of Blue Mound High School on August 30, 1956, more confident than the year before. During our first class meeting we chose Jane Scott as President, Phyllis Showalter as Vice President, John Kirk as Secretary-Treasurer, and Johnny Bob White as Reporter. Our advisors were Mr. Long and Mr. Rainey. As the basketball season approached, Mary Ellen Foster was elected varsity cheerleader and Donna Rees was elected reserve cheerleader. Phyllis Showalter was again our queen, and Darlene Strocher and Patsy Huffaker were her attendants. At the Sweetheart Dance, Phyllis Showalter was chosen as one of the Sweetheart attendants. This year we lost Johnny Bob White, Mary Ellen Foster, Amy Holt, Peggy Blakeman, Donna Rees, Marjorie Chambliss, Mike Cowger, Darlene Strocher, Sharon Clark, and Nell Barringer. We gained Judy Hackney, but she left before the year ended. On August 29, 1957 , thirty-two Jolly Juniors entered the doors of Blue Mound High School, finally being recognized as upper- classmen. Our first job was to elect officers, which we did with the help of our sponsors, Mr. Long and Mr. Rainey. They were: President, Nancy Fornerisg Vice President, Phyllis Showalterg Secretary, Rodney Gordeng Treasurer, Judy Curtin, Student Council Representatives , Evelyn Atteberry and Steve Hanover. Cheerleaders representing our class onthe reserve team were Phyllis Showalter, Evelyn Atteberry, and Nancy Forneris. Our class queen for this year was Jane Scott, with Nancy Forneris and Evelyn Atteberry as her attendants. On November l, 1959, the Junior Class presented Ten O'Clock Scholar, which was a great success. Other money-making projects were selling Christmas cards, popcorn, and candy, the D1m.k the Dummy stand at the Fall Festival, and the Jolly Junior Lunchroom at Homecoming. Phyllis Showalter was again one of the attendants at the Sweetheart Dance. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 16, 1958, at the Y.M.C.A. in Decatur. We were sorry to lose Patsy Huffaker and Sandy Johnson, but happy to welcome Rick Brett to our class. At last we were seniors! There were thirty- one of us who completed our fourth and final year, which we started on August 27, 1958, by electing the following officers: President, Roger Baughman, Vice President, Rodney Baughman, Secretary-Treasurer, Jane Scott, Reporter, Karen Alsbury. Mick Fleetwood and Phyllis Showalter were chosen to represent our class on the Student Council. Phyllis Showalter was chosen varsity cheerleader and Nancy Forneris was chosen reserve cheerleader. Judy Curtin was our class queen and Christine Bailey and Joann Jockisch were her attendants. Phyllis Showalter was Sweetheart of the F. H.A. Sweetheart Da.nce. Dear Son was selected for our senior class play, and it was presented on April 24, 1959, to a large appreciative audience. Those who participated in sports sometime through their high school days were Roger Baughman, Rodney Gorden, Rodney Baughman, and Marvin Widick. Our class journeyed to Chicago via train on May 8 for a very enjoyable two-day stay. At last, the eventful day arrived on May 27--Graduation! No matter where we journey into the outside world after graduation, we will all cherish memories of Blue Mound High School. PROM L. Y iw ,hy f ,M-wash! :M 'Q H J , w ah elf 'X Q N ,I f ,,.. AN EVENING IN PARIS .,+ Rm 1915 5. 4. L f I xml ...yu s -.., W 413th nu- I 1: SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1959, being of so1md minds, do hereby, with all sincerity and good will, create this , our last will and testament. Karen Alsbury wants Barbara Dummermuth to have this bottle of perfume to lure a Decatur boy and then hook him. To Larry Johnson, Murray Becklin leaves these tools in case he breaks any more typewriters. Rodney Baughman gives to Steve Brown his long, wavy, romantic hair. Here's a tube of Brylcreern so that the gals will pursue you, Steve. These handcuffs are left to Myrna Hobbs by Chris Bailey, so that Myrna can hold onto her man. Rick Brett leaves his ability to get out of school so much to Darrel Anderson, who he is sure would like to have it. To Denny Damery, Rollin Davis leaves this cue chalk. Good luck, Denny, let's see you beat Rollin! Richard Dowling leaves Ralph Lockwood this sharp Zorro's sword with which to shave, if he ever needs it. Carole Edwards leaves to Sharon Ogden her ability to write her own passes and get by with it. To Sue Wickline, Evelyn Atteberry leaves this pair of shorts and a blouse, so that she can dress in P.E. every day. Judy Curtin leaves her ability to type someone else's perfect sen- tences and not get caught at it to Rita Buzan. Here's a head start. To Madeline Davis, Nancy Forneris leaves this package of rubber bands and this hair ribbon for the pony tail she is trying to cultivate. Lynn Downing leaves Ann Bliler her ability to be the tallest girl in the class. Here's a ruler to keep track of your growth, Ann. Mick Fleetwood wants Tom Damery to have this pair of horn- rimmed glasses so that Torn can look like a professor too. Rodney Gorden leaves his ability to break all the training rules to Dave Brown. Here's a pack of Salems and a bottle of wine to give you a good start. To LaWanda Foster, Nancy Gibson leaves this permanent pass to get out of study hall so she won't be continually stopped. Lawrence Staley is left curly hair by Roger Baughman. Here's a comb, but don't use it too much or you might comb out all the curl, Lawrence. Mary Fortner leaves to Virginia Kraft her ability to run around with the Decatur kids. Stevetl-Ianover leaves to Robert Ritter this deodorizer for when he goes on field trips to the cattle or hog barns. To Ronnie Uhrich, John Kirk leaves his ability to argue with the teachers. Just don't overdo it, Ronnie. John Hall wants Donnie Younker to have his ability to run home and drink milk between every class. Here's an ulcer so you'll have a good excuse. Judy Hamilton leaves to Vonnie Edwards her ability to go steady with a boy in the service overseas. Here's a package of airmail envelope sg write to him often and you won't get so lonesome. Joann Jockisch leaves to Sandy Little her naturally blond hair. Here's some blond rinse to further the cause. To Barbara Chapman, Carolyn Ross leaves her ability to get by with anything in Home Ec. All you have to do, Barb, is look important. Jane Scott leaves her ability to keep her mouth shut, which she never bothered to use, to Janet Oldfield. To help you, here's a roll of tape. Pat Mark leaves her ability to sit out in front of school and enter- tain the first-hour chorus to Judy Martin. Dale Jenkins leaves to Phil Revis this Mercury, so that he can have the hottest car in school. Wendell Rosborough's ability to study all the time is left to Dick Downing, who undoubtedly could afford to use it. To Mark Carter, Marvin Widick leaves his ability to throw the shot- put. Let's see you set some new records, Mark. Barbara Shride leaves to Ann McVey her better-than-average school attendance record. Phyllis Showalter wants Jeanne Putsch to have her corner so that she and Denny can squeal around it. Donna Staleyleaves these giggle-no-more pills to Phyllis Canaday, so she can keep out of trouble in Shorthand class. Judy Hamilton leaves to Dean Catlin her ability to skate backwards. You'll need this rear-view mirror, Dean. Rodney Gorden leaves to Gary Brown his ability to sprain his arm and get out of classes for a couple of days. Here's a sling to make it look goadn Phyllis Showalter, Joann Jockisch, Nancy Forneris, and Nancy Gibson leave to Rita Buzan these four dolls to run around with next year so she won't feel lonely. Karen Alsbury and Jane Scott leave to Myrna Hobbs these two wiffle balls so she won't feel slighted around Barb and Sandy any more. To Myrna, Sandy, Barb, Rita, LaWanda, Jeanne, Madeline, and Phyllis, we QKaren, Chris, Nancy G. , Nancy F. , Jane, and Phyllis, leave our slumber parties. Here's a pack of Winstons to warm up the party. To Mr. Long, we leave this umbrella so that when it rains he won't have to put his top up. We leave these robots to Mr. Doty to break up all the lovers in the halls. To Mr. Rainey, we leave this new equipment for the shop to replace that which the Home Ec girls tore up. We leave to Mr. Schepper this equipment for the Dance Band so he won't have to borrow from all the other schools for a concert. To Mr. Brown, we leave this tool box for his new car. We leave this box of pep pills to Miss Edith Wilson for her next English class so they won't be dull like we were. To Mr. Warren, we will these razor blades to clean the parafin off his car windows a. little sooner next year. We give to Mrs. Gray this pencil so she can sign her sign-out slips. To Mr. Cooprider, we leave this Do-It-Yourself diaper kit, some diapers and some safety pins. We wanted to leave an I. B. M. tabulator to Mrs. Butler to aid her Latin class in counting the people who go by her door fifth period, but it was too large to get in the door, so here's some paper and pencils instead. To Sidney Wilson, we leave this jumping rope and barbells to build her muscles, so that she can be bigger than the girls next year. We leave to Linda Clawson this conveyor to have installed in the upper hall between the offices so she won't have to run between them so much. To Mr. Miller, we leave this Grow-Tall-Fast medicine, so he won't have to continually look up to his boys. For Dorothy Anne, we obtained this NO PARKING sign so that she may reserve her space in the parking lot. We leave to Glen Ross the happy thought that he will never again have to fix one of our broken lockers. We leave to Miss Steinberg this new pair of eyelashes, since she practically wore hers out this year winking at the boys. Jane Scott and Judy Curtin give these friendship corsages to Vonnie Edwards and Janet Oldfield. Steve Hanove r and Rodney Baughman give the friendship boutonnie re s to Dave Brown and Robert Ritter. The Silver Spoon is willed to Donnie Younker and Sue Wickline. IN WITNESS WHEREOF: We of the Senior Class have set our hand and seal hereto this fifteenth day of May in the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty-nine. Qluoizdv 4554.40 qsEALp X x 2155 if GRAD UATION AWARDS Vale dictorian Salutatorian Citizenship Dramatic s Athletic s Student Council John Philip Sousa QBandj DeKalb QAg1-iculturej Nancy Gibson Joann Jockisch Nancy Gibson Roger Baughman Mick Fleetwood Rodney Gorden Roger Baughman Phyllis Showalter Judy Hamilton Steve Hanover 11 1? PROPHECY Here we are ladies and gentlemen in the lobby of the SEE-MORE Theatre, where tonight, Thursday, April l, 1969, is the premiere of Tarzan's Fight for Wife, starring he-man Wendell Rosborough, and co- starring Lynn Downing as Jane. Standing here inthe lobby, I will be able to interview for your listening pleasure several of the spectators as well as the celebrities as they come to view the spectacular new movie. I see our first arrival hasjust come bouncing through the door-too bad we hadn't unlocked it yet. As they pick him up off the floor and wipe away the shattered glass, we can see that it is Rollin Davis, better known as Twinkle Toes, dancing star of Light-Hearted Studios, Inc. Setting up his stand in one corner of the lobby is Roger Baughman, one of America's most prosperous gum salesmen. We can read his sign from here-- Have Gum, Will Chew. Entering the lobby is one of America's most devoted missionaries , Carole Edwards, who has spent the past several years working in deepest Africa with her pigrny friends to whom she is known as Big Mama. Walking toward me is an attractive young woman whom I see quite often when I stay at the SLEEP-LESS HOTEL, where she is an elevator operator. Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to present Judy Hamilton. How is the elevator business, Judy? Oh, it has its ups and downs. Have any of our old friends been in your hotel lately? Why yes, last week our hotel was host to the woman who won the Mother of the Year award, whom I am sure you remember as Chris Bailey. Her fifteen children are really darlings. Standing beside me is a man with an unusual occupation. Sir, would you tell us your name. John William Hall. What do your friends call you? Well, due to my occupation, many of them call me Johnny, the jolly jelly bean polisher. A shiny black limousine has just pulled up in front of the theatre and a crowd has gathered around it. Emerging from the deep plush cushions is the well-known beauty-contest judge , Mick Fleewvood. He is dressed in one of the most unusual tuxedos I have ever seen- orange with pink stripes? Accompaning him is America's most eligible bachelor, Rodney Baughman and his current flame, Nancy Forneris. Most of you will remember that Nancy recently acquired the title of Miss Measurements of 1969. Some- thing seems to be caught in the car door. Yes, Miss Measurements has caught her -- well, she's already won the title! Tugging at my coat sleeve is the world's mad scientist, Steve Hanover. He is trying to persuade me to sample his latest discovery, Steve's Instant Hangover. Let's see-the simple instructions on the pack- age read: Dissolve one tablet in a fifth of whiskey and three quarts of gin. Then swallow rapidly. Sounds effective to me. Everyone's attention is now focused on the person entering the lobby. Is it Yul Bryner? No, it's Patty Mark who has just developed a new hair spray. It will soon be available in stores everywhere. You will recognize it by the slogan No fuss , no muss, no hair. What's causing all the commotion outside? There seems to be a traffic jam. Can someone tell me who is causing the disturbance? Oh, you say it is Nancy Gibson, the wife of Texas' most outstanding rancher. What seems to be her trouble? Well, no wonder. Who ever heard of trying to steera hor e into aparallel-parking space. Tha.t's a woman driver for you! Here comes amanwho has dedicated his life to aworthwhile humane project. It is none other than John Kirk, the optometrist who specializes in contact lenses for cross-eyed cats. How do you like your work, John? Oh, purr-ty good. Entering the lobby is a man whose work is really a grind, but even so he is a sharp worker. I am sure that most of you know that I am speak- ing of Murray Becklin, whose life's work is being a toothpick sharpener for the PICK-STICK TOOTHPICK COMPANY. Here is a little lady who seems to be rather nervous. Why yes, I recognize her now as Evelyn Atteberry who is a. target for a knife-throwing act. Do you like your work, Evelyn? Oh, it has a lot of good points. A Following close behind Evelyn is her hopeful companion, Karen Alsbury, the friendly undertaker. I hear that Karen's business has been going under for several years. Trudging toward us now is a glum trio. On parole from Song-Song Prison is Joann Jockisch, who has been in solitary confinement for the past ten years, after having been convicted of burning up the road between Bethany and Blue Mound. Flanking her on both sides are two uniformed police ladies--Donna Staley and Carolyn Ross. They are, you remember, the same two police ladies who successfully captured the teenagers who tried to steal the Pacific Ocean. From the world of sanitation comes Rodney Gorden who has spent the last five years in Australia, satisfying his life-long ambition-cleaning pouches for kangaroos. Does Lestoil really do everything, Rodney? Here comes a girl who really fits into her surroundings. Yes, Mary Fortner's position as a leotard model requires that she put everything into her job. A loud fanfare announces the arrival of Rick Brett, Illinois' most honery senator, whose prime ambition in life is to get the state capital moved to Boody. Shadowing this great statesman is the private detective, Saul Blake, whom I remember as Dale Jenkins. Saul is the trusted com- panion of Terry Lason, the famed lawyer, who is currently working on The Case of the Shrinking Curves. Terry, whom I remember as Richard Dowling, recently announced his engagement to his attractive secretary, Stella Avenue , the former Phyllis Showalter. Have you watched TV lately? If so, I'm sure you've seen the girl who just entered the lobby--Barbara Shride, who is the model for The Lady Is You advertisements, which as you remember read The lady is you in your Mercury outboard motor. A great cheer outside has just announced the arrival of the lady who accomplished one of the most highly-publicized feats in the history of woman. Every newspaper and magazine in the country has featured her story. Hello there, Jane Scott. I'm sure you folks all know that not only was Jane the first lady to reach the moon, but that she went there self- propelled. I understand, Jane, that your trip was made possible only by large masses of hot air. Could you tell us exactly what happened once again? Well, actually it was nothing. One day I was just talking real fast and all of a sudden I just took off! Coming out of the rest room with a happy and relieved look on her face Qbecause of the fact that her play is such a success, is the writer, Judy Curtin. Judy's love for the jungle has paid off in two ways--this successful movie and her discovery of a precious Jim. Before I sign off the air, I thought you would like to meet the stars of the show, so let's take the mike over here to see if we can edge ourselves through the crowd to where they are busily signing autographs. First, let's talk to Lynn Downing who is successfully playing Jane. We've noticed you have several unique costumes. Which one did you like best, Lynn? My bear- skin. The co-star of the movie is handsome, he-man Wendell Rosborough. What was the hardest line for you to learn, Wendell? Me Tarzan, you Jane. Well, the lights just dimmed here in the lobby, which means the show is just about to start. So, this is your Hollywood reporter, Marvin Widick, returning you to Radio Station B CNU . Good evening, friends. IUNIORS SUE WICKLINE RITA BUZAN President Vice President BARB DUMMERMUTH SANDY LITTLE Secretary T1'eaS'L11'e1' DAVID BROWN JEANNE PUTSCH Student Council Student Council L M DAMERY AWANDA FOSTER Tolzeporter MYRNA HOBBS DARREL ANDERSON ANN BLHJP- GARY BROWN STEVE BROWN PHYLLIS CANADAY MARK CARTER- DEAN CATLIN DF-'NNY DA MEF-Y MADELINE DAVIS DICK DOWNING voNN1E EDWARDS BILL HADDEN LARRY JOHNSON VIRGINIA KR-AFT RALPH LOCKWOOD QT 'Y ' JUDY MARTIN DONNIE YOUNKER JANET OLDFIELD PHIL REVIS SHARON OGDEN RONNIE UHRICH BOB RITTER ANN MCVEY LAWRENCE STALEY From the first day we thirty Juniors entered the familiar halls of Blue Mound High School as upperclassmen, we knew our task had been cut out for us. We were to make money for a prom, which, to us at least, would be the best ever. Even before school started, we had begun by busily working at the dunking stand at the Fall Festival. Later during the year, we picked up and sold popcorn, operated the Jolly Junior Lunchroom at Homecoming, and sold toys and trinkets--all to earn money for our worthwhile project. We knew that all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy, so we mixed business with pleasure when our class chose the play Crazy But Cute, which was presented on November 7. Those who did not lose all their energy selling entered into sports. We were proud to have Dave Brown, Robert Ritter, Steve Brown, Denny Damery, and Ron Uhrich representing our class in basketball and baseball. Those who led in cheering them on were Myrna Hobbs and Sandy Little for the varsity and Rita Buzan for the reserves. Our class consisted of three B's, two of which Qbrawn and brains, we have told you about, now, for the third B--beauty. We chose Barbara Chapman as queen for our class to repre- sent us at Homecoming. Her attendants were Sue Wickline and Rita Buzan. Later in the year, Barbara Dummermuth and Myrna Hobbs were chosen as Sweetheart Attendants at the F.H.A, Sweetheart Dance. Finally the exciting day arrived! The project for which we had worked so hard--the Junior-Senior Prom--was at hand! We had chosen the Hotel Orlando as our location, Evening in Paris as our theme, and May 15 as the date. Those who led us through the year's activities were: President Sue Wickline Vice Pre sident Rita Buzan Secretary Barb Dumme rmuth Treasurer Sandy Little Reporter Tom Damery Student Council Representatives Jeanne Putsch Dave Brown SOPHOMORES PHIL DA MERY SUSAN BEAN President Secretary-Treasurer FRED FUEHRER JEAN BUZAN Student Connell Student Council DARLJEAN COFFIN TERRY CQFFMAN Reporter -T0 SCOTT DONNIE PISTORIUS ARLENE BROWN Al. LARRY BROWN PHYLLIS JocK1scH PAUL BAUGHMAN MARGARET sums MIKE SPERRY SHARON WHITTEN JACK HOPKINS ,,,,, , ROBERT MOREY STEVE CLARY LA VERNE MCCOY JERRY REICHERT JOE LORTON DONNA FAUST MARIE WIHTE DICK WHITE BEVERLY TRAUGHBER RONALD BROWN BARBARA DAVIDSON DIANA HUFFAKER J' IM Mc COY .TIM SHRIDE DONNA HELLER KENNETH HAGAN LINDA CARROLL DALE HELM MARILYN WIDICK EDDIE REEVES DENNIS BROWN BARBARA FORTNER LARRY TAYLOR JOHN BRETT In the age of sputniks and mutniks, forty-seven space- minded sophomores entered the doors of Blue Mound High School for the second time :Ln hopes of achieving more than they did last year. At our first class meeting we elected the following class officers: President Phil Damery Vice President Frances Davis Secretary-Treasurer Susan Bean Reporter Darljean Coffin Student Coxmcil Representatives Jean Buzan Fred Fuehrer At Homecoming, our class queen was Susan Beang her attendants were Jean Buzan and Frances Davis. The sophomores were represented by two cheerleaders-- Jean Buzan for the varsity and Susan Bean for the reserves. Our class was well represented in basketball and baseball, as well as in other extra-curricular activities. We had several money-making projects during the year, which did very well. Our advisors were Mr. Miller and Mr. Cooprider, who helped us in all our activities. FRESI-IMEN NORMAN MOSS N - MAN President RAYMOND BAT Vice-President CARL ATTEBERRY GARY SANNER Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Qi- 'Q' MARY BETH HALL , TOM REED J-U Student COULC11 Student Council DY ALLGOOD CATHY BAFFORD JQHN BOGGS JOHN SUE BLILER BENEPE NORMA BROWN JQYCE CARTER LARRY BRICKER HELEN CA TLIN BILL CAMPBELL BERNITA CLARK BEN CLARK SUSIE col-'FMAN CHARLES CLARK ANN CRAVEN5 BILL DA MERY DIANA DOTY HARRY EDWARDS MORNADINE GOAD .A CHRIS GORDEN BILL FORTNER DONNA LANDRETH LEWIS FOSTER JUNE LOCKWOOD BERYL HACKNI-:Y JUDY MARK LARRY JACOBS JOYCE MOSS ROGER OLDFIELD CAROL OGDEN JERRY RAMSEY SUSAN PINNELL PHYLLIS REEVES MIKE REVIS BARBARA SNELL JOYCE THOMPSON TOM BLACKWELL LINDA TOLLY EDDIE YOUNKER MARY JQ WISE JANET TUCKER NANCY WEYBRIGHT- 'cur' NANCY YATES DALE WHITE PRISCILLA YOUNG We, the freshman class of 1958-59, are making our first appearance in the Blu-Mo-Illio. We are fifty-three members strong, gaining two and losing only one throughout the year. During this year, our first at Blue Mound High School, we have participated inmost ofthe activities connected with our school. Freshman initiation was the first important event of the year. It will be remembered by all of us for several different reasons. The election of our class officers was another important event. Those chosen to lead us were: President Norman Moss Vice President Raymond Batman Secretary- Treasurer Carl Atteberry Reporter Gary Sanner Student Council Representatives Mary Beth Hall Tom Reed Our class was well represented in athletics. The boys who went out for basketball and baseball did quite well. Also represent- ing us was Linda. Tolly as a reserve cheerleader. For Homecoming candidates ,N we nominated Mary Beth Hall for queen and Donna Landreth and Linda Tolly as her attendants. We were all quite proud to learn that the student body had elected Mary Beth as Queen of the Homecoming festivities, and Donna as one of her attendants. ' These and many others are the events that we will remember from our days as freshmen. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS FIFTH: Showalter, Rice, Martin, Alsbury, J. Jockisch, Traughber, P. Mark, Downing. FOURTH: Canaday, Putsch, Wickline, S. Ogden, Hamilton, Davidson, P. Jockisch. THIRD: Goad, Bailey, Little, Whitten, Ross, Kraft, Davis, N. Forneris SECOND: Chapman, Landreth, Bafford, McKinney, N. Scott, Foster, Thompson. FIRST: S. Bliler, T. Brown, Pinnell, Reeves, V. Edwards, Catlin, Tolly, Gray. Our F. H. A.. chapter, sponsored by Mrs. Walter Gray, had an enrollment of seventy-five girls. The officers for 19 58-59 were: President Phyllis Showalter Vice President Rita Buzan Secretary Joann Matheson Treasurer Nancy Gibson Parliamentarian Karen Alsbury Historian Delores Rice Recreation Jo Scott Public Relations LaWanda Foster Projects Jeanne Putsch Phyllis Canaday Degrees Ann Bliler Program Jean Buzan Myrna Hobbs Membership Sandy Little Photography Donna Heller Marilyn widick NUUIIHW I EAD! ' it .AH R-, 3?!f S OF AMERICA FIFTH: Heller, Staley, A. Brown, Dummermuth, C. Edwards, Moss, J. Buzan, Coffin. FOURTH: Allgood, Carroll, Young, McCoy, Clark, N. Brown, M. Fortner THIRD: R. Buzan, V. Forneris, Davis, White, Widick, Hall, Gibson. SECOND: Hobbs, Gorden, Oldfield, Weybright, Doty, Huffaker, C. Ogden. FIRST: A. Bliler, Tucker, J. Mark, Atteberry, B. Fortner, Lockwood, Coffman. The F.H.A. Mothers for the year were Mrs. Howard Buzan, Mrs. Louis Jockisch, and Mrs. Charles Brown. Mr. Charles Brown was Chapter Father. Our money-making projects for the year included a stand at the Fall Festival, a bake sale , a traveling dinner, and a pie sale. Our annual F. H.A. Sweetheart Dance was held February 14 in the gym with music provided by Charlie Morris and his band. The theme was Sweethearts on Parade. Phyllis Showalter was chosen queen and Myrna Hobbs, Jean Buzan, Linda Tolly, and Barbara Dummermuth were her attendants. Other events during the year included Daddy Date Night on November 17, Mother and Daughter Tea on December 19, Installation of Officers on April 27 , and the Style Show on May 22. FUTURE F RMER of MERICA SIXTH: Moss, D. Brown, Ritter, Gorden. FIFTH: L. Brown, Kirk, Baughman, Morey. FOURTH: Hanover, B. Darnery, G. Brown, D. Younker. THIRD: Clark, Hadden, T. Damery, Catlin. SECOND: E. Younker, Hagan, Hopkins Fortner. FIRST: Boggs, Doty, Jacobs. This year's F. F.A. officers were: President Steve Hanover Vice President David Brown Secretary Robert Ritter Treasurer Rodney Gorden Reporter .Tack Hopkins Sentinel John Kirk Our first job was working up, typing, mimeographing, and distributing a program of work. The second meeting was set aside for the initiation of our new members. Before the meeting, we gathered behind the shop for a supper of hamburgers, potato chips, and pop. In October, four senior boys and Mr. Doty went to Kansas City, Missouri, to the National Convention of the F. F.A. A two-day trip was spent in Chicago at the International Livestock show. Our annual Father and Son Banquet was held on February 5 in the grade school cafeteria. During the year our chapter participated in six sectional contests, we received firsts in dairy judging, poultry judging, and grain judging, fifth in parliamentary procedure, sixth in soil judging, and seventh in fat stock judging. A trip to the Ozarks completed our year's activities. DUS TRI ARTS LUB SEVENTH: Jenkins, R. Brett, Davis, Hall, Reichert, Johnson, Appelt. SIXTH: Lockwood, Pistorius, Fuehrer, Dowling, Reeves, D. Brown, Ramsey. FIFTH: B. Clark, McCoy, Uhrich, Downing, Bricker, D. Damery Gobble. FOURTH: Atteberry, R. Brown, Fleetwood, Helm, Revis, Clary. THIRD: White, Campbell, Batman, Sperry, Reed, Hackney. SECOND: P. Damery, Foster, Rainey, J. Brett. FIRST: Blackwell, White, Edwards, Lazzaroni. The Blue Mound Industrial Arts Club was guided through its fourth year by the following officers and our sponsor, Mr. Rainey. President John Hall Vice President Mick Fleetwood Secretary Dennis Damery Treasurer Steve Brown Reporter Fred Fuehrer Our club sold cotton candy at carnivals, had a car wash, two donut sales, a paper drive , two scrap drives , and a car polish, and sold cans of candy. We held our annual Father and Son Chili Supper at the grade school cafeteria this spring. Some of our members attended the State Convention in Springfield in May. We were proud to have John Hall serve as State President this year. Our year's activities were concluded by a trip to the Ozarks immediately after school was out. sfunzuf councu. CLOCKWISE: Brown, Buzan, Wickline, Putlch, Reed, Fuehrer Damery, Moss, Hall, D. Brown, Showalter, Fleetwood, Baughman. During the year, the Student Council sponsored all- school parties, a Homecoming Dance, a Harvest Moon Dance and a Graduation Dance. Baskets of food were given to two needy families at Christmastime, and the Student Council was in charge of cleaning and painting a recreation room, called the Cave, in the basement of the school. Our members went to the District Student Council Convention in Decatur, and we sent two representatives to the State Student Council Convention in Chicago. Our officers for the year were: President Roger Baughman Vice President Mick Fleetwood Secretary Phyllis Showalter Treasurer Sue Wickline Reporter Dave Brown LIBRARY CLUB STANDING: Ogden, Traughber, Downing, Mark, Heller, McVey Kraft, Bliler, Hall, Doty. SEATED: Cooprider, Davis, Foster, Putsch, Canaday. At the beginning of the year, our group met with our sponsor, Mr. Cooprider, to select the following officers: Pre sident LaWanda Foste r Vice President Madeline Davis Secretary-Treasurer Jeanne Putsch Reporter Phyllis Canaday During the year our group had a book-return box and a magazine rack built. We also bought some new card files. Our main money-making project during the year was the selling of Knights sweatshirts. The money from this project will be used for our outstanding-librarian awards. Those receiving awards for their work this year were: lst year--Phyllis Canaday, Madeline Davis, Diana Doty, Mary Beth Hall, and Jeanne Putschg Znd year,--Ann Bliler, Lynn Downing, Pat Mark, Beverly Traughberg 3rd year--LaWanda Foster. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION FOURTH: Pinnell, Snell, Rice, Heller, P. Mark, Traughber, Clark, Moss, Allgood. THIRD: Davis, Forneris, Scott, Landreth, J. Mark, Foster, Weybright, Tolly. Kraft, McVey, Canaday. SECOND: Wilson, Coffman, Edwards, Oldfield, Thompson, Goad, Doty, Reeves, Fortner. FIRST: Wickline, Chapman, Bean, Putsch, Davis. The Girls' Athletic Association of the year 19 58-59 elected the following officers: President Sue Wickline Secretary Jeanne Putsch Treasurer Madeline Davis Intramural Manager Susan Bean Reporter Barbara Chapman Our activities for the year were bowling, badminton, and softball. Awards for bowling were given to Ann McVey for the highest average, Madeline Davis for the highest individual game, and Donna Landreth and Judy Martin for the most improvement. We sponsored an all-school skating party April 28 and held a party on May 1 for the eighth- grade girls from Blue Mound and Boody. The G.A,A. published a weekly school newspaper, the Blue Notes, which was quite a success. HONOR STUDENTS FOURTH: Brett, Damery, Atteberry, Moss, Jenkins, Baughman Coffmnn, Ritter, Brown, Damery, Pistorius, Hopkins Boggs. TI-HRD: Canaday, Thompson, Hall, Davidson, Rice, Hamilton, Dumrnermuth, Jockisch, Bean, Ebbs, Wise, Landreth, Widick. SECOND: Doty, Showalter, Weybright, Little, Foster, Kraft, Cclbson, Davis, Bliler. FIRST: Pimxell, Catlin, Tolly, Bliler. k, NEWS STAFF STANDING: Wilson, A. Bliler, Foster, McVey, Davis, Gibson, Vincent, Zeeb, Landreth, Hamilton, Bridgman. SEATED: Canaday, Putsch, S. Bliler, Rice, Downing, Bean, Davidson, Tolly, Doty, Raye, Catlin. CHORUS FOURTH: Carter, Carroll, V. Forneris, Davis, Scott, Catlin. THIRD: Rosborough, Benepe, Clary, Baughman, Davis, Batman, B. Damery, Morey. SECOND: Landreth, Buzan, Allgood, Heller, Hall, Gorden, Thompson. FIRST: Steinberg. TH THIRD: Reeves, Tucker, Mark, Goad, White, Little, Bailey, Hobbs, Bafford, Huffaker, B. Fortner. SECOND: Traughber, Oldfield, Bricker, Campbell, Blackwell Hackney, Hanover, Alsbury. FIRST: Steinberg, Jockisch, Coffin, A. Brown, M. Fortner, Martin, Wise, Dummermuth, Edwards, N. Brown. ST With the help of Miss Doris Steinberg, our choral director, we elected the following officers Cone set for each chorusj: Presidents Steve Hanover Barbara Dummerrnuth Vice Presidents Wendell Rosborough Jane Scott Secretary-Treasurers Frances Davis Myrna Hobbs Librarians Chris Bailey Karen Alsbury Reporter Darljean Coffin To start our year of choral activity, the whole chorus went to Warrensburg for the Macon County Choral Festival. Our next event was our Christmas Cantata which was held on December 21 in the high school gym. In January, Steve Hanover, Rodney Baughrnan, Norma Brown, and Myrna Hobbs went to Champaign for All- State Chorus. Ten of our mem- bers, Mary Jo Wise, Norma Brown, Judy Martin, Myrna Hobbs, Ann McVey, Mary Beth Hall, Steve Hanover, Rollin Davis, Wendell Rosborough, and Robert Morey, went to Clinton for the district choral contest, which was February 28. We received 2 A's, 6 B's, and Z C's. The first-place winners went to Millikin for the state contest where Mary Beth Hall and Myrna Hobbs each received a second-place rating. Our mixed chorus and girls' chorus each received a second-place rating at district contest. We were very honored to sing for all the teachers in the county schools at their spring institute in Warrensburg. We held our Spring Concert in May, sang for Graduation, and finished our activities with a picnic and skating party. r Conte st Girls' Chorus Instrumental Contest Entrants Vocal Contest Entrants BAND STANDING: Schepper, Tolly. Pinnell. THIRD: Armstrong, N. Hamilton, Hobbs, Bridgman, Damery, R. Brown, J. Boggs, Hall, Ramsey, Bafford, Sperry, Naber, Kallenbach, Widick. SECOND: J. Hamilton, Kraft, Atteberry, Noland, Hoppe, Moss, Boggs, Zeeb. FIRST: M. Widick, Ryan, Ashby, Woker, Snell, Gibson. 1958-59 has been a busy year for the band members and Mr. Schepper. This year there were 32 members in the band, 13 of which were high school students. At the first of the year, the following officers were elected: President John Hall Vice President Evelyn Atteberry Secretary-Treasurer Judy Hamilton Manager Mike Sperry Librarians Virginia Kraft Joyce Moss Macon County honor band members from Blue Mound were Judy Hamilton, Virginia Kraft, Marilyn Widick, and Linda Tolly. Evelyn Atteberry participated in the all-state concert held in Champaign. Other activities were a fall concert, a spring concert, play- ing for the county teachers' institute in March, providing the music for the March P.T.A. meeting, participating in the Macon county band festival, providing the music at the home basketball games, and entering in district and state contests. Also, a dance band was formed again this year. The band marched at the Fall Festival parade ,'the Assumption festival parade, and the Armistice Day parade in Decatur. The year was topped off by a skating party at Taylorville in May. BASKETBALL The 1958-59 edition of the Knights carved out an enviable record of twenty-four wins and three defeats. This record, from a percentage point of view, is the best in the history of the school. The Knights featured a number of fine ball players that molded together perfectly to constitute a smooth-operating machine. The real strength of the Knights was vested in team balance, team spirit, and team effort. The Knights started off the season on a dismal note as they lost their opening game to Macon by a 62-54 score. This defeat served to ignite the Knights as they reeled off fifteen straight victories before they were stopped. In running up this victory streak, the Knights disposed of such teams as Niantic, Pana, and Macon, and captured the Meridian Confer- ence Tourney by defeating Stonington in the final game. The Knights lost to Lakeview of Decatur in a.n overtime thriller in the Macon County Tourney to end their longest winning campaign, but reeled off nine more victories before the close of the season. On Friday, February 13, the Knights clinched the Meridian Conference Championship with a win over Assumption. In February, the Knights lost the services of forward Terry Coffman due to injury. The loss of Terry greatly hampered the possibilities of the Knights in post-season tourney play. The team played very well, though, even in losing to Morrisonville by three points in the district final. There will always be the unanswered question as to how far the Knights might have advanced in the tourney series had they been at full strength during tourney play. The 1958-59 edition of the Knights was certainly a team that gained the respect and admiration of all that had an opportunity to watch them play. At the Athletic Banquet, the Roger Uhll Free-Throw Award was presented to David Brown, who was also named the most valuable player for the year. Co-captains for the year were Rodney Gorden and Roger Baughman Player SA F G Pct FTA Pct T P OR T R Baughman 217 100 . 461 121 529 264 4 272 Brown 438 195 445 117 743 477 53 160 Coffman 288 111 385 78 705 277 49 111 Damery 78 23 295 34 705 70 13 38 Gorden 322 134 .416 119 673 348 23 74 Ritter 213 95 .446 82 622 241 4 225 Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue Blue VARSITY STANDING: Miller, D. Damery, Fuehrer, Reichert, L. Brown, Mos s , Hopkins . SEATING: Coffman, Ritter, Gorden, Rog. Baughman, D. Brown, Rod . Baughma-I1 , VARSITY GAMES Mac on Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mommd Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Mound Blue Mound Bethany Stonington Findlay Pana. llliopolis Moweaqua Niantic COT! Mt. Auburn Moweaqua Macon Illiopolis Tower Hill Findlay Tower Hill Mt. Auburn Assumption Stonington Assumption Edinburg P. Damery. MERIDIAN CONFERENCE Blue Mound 60 - 35 Blue Mound 52 - 45 Blue Mound 46 - 38 T OURNAMENT A s sumption Mac on Stonington MA CON COUNTY T OURNAMENT Lakeview COT, 67 - 59 Blue Mound DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Blue Mound 6 5 - 3 1 Blue Moxmd 44 - 3 0 Morrisonville 48 - 45 Edinbu r g Moweaqua Blue Mound IUNIOR VARSITY JUNIOR VARSITY Macon Bethany Stonington Blue Moxmd Pans. Blue Mound Moveaqua Blue Mound Blue Mound Moweaqua Macon Blue Mound Blue Mound Blue Mound Blue Mommd Blue Mound Blue Mommd Blue Moxmd Blue Moxmd Blue Mound STANDING Miller, C. Clark, Sperry, B. Clark, Piltoriue, R. Brown, Appelt, Benepe, Batman, Attteberry, Lorton, Boggs, Baughman. SEATING: Reevel, Damery, Fuehrer, Reichert, L. Brown Moss, Hopkins. FLOOR: Becldin, Edwards. GAMES Blue Mound Blue Mound Blue Mommd Findlay Blue Mound Illiopolin Blue Mmmd Niantic Mt. Auburn Blue Mommd Blue Mommd llliopolis Tower Hill Findlay Tower Hill Mt. Auburn Assumption Stonington Assumption Edinburg I FRESHLAAN GAMES MacArthur 46 MacArthur 68 Pana63 FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE Blue Mound 67 - 45 Blue Mound 43 Bethany 36 Blue Moxmd Blue Moxmd Blue Molmd TOURNA MENT Stem- Stran Macon Blue Mound W., . K H fs Q -:ww .J . :gm . as' 1:-I - my Z - sv ' mf :SS N 5 g , 535 fx. mai, CHEERLEADERS R. Buzan, Showalter, Forneris, Little, Bean, J. Buzan, Tolly, Hobbs JUNIOR VARSITY Forneris, R. Buzan, Tolly, Bean VARSITY Showalter, Hobbs, J. Buzan, Little BASEBALL THIRD: Miller, Moss, Gorden, Coffman, Ritter, D. Brown, L. Brown, D. Damery. SECOND: Hopkins, Sperry, S. Brown, Reeves, Uhrich, Atteberry, Clark. FIRST: Edwards, Boggs, Gobble, Lorton, P. Damery, Oldfield. The Knights got a jump on the area baseball teams for the fall season by playing in the Decatur Prep League during the summer. The Knights did very well in the Prep League as they won the first half and placed second in the last half. Many of the boys that composed the team in the fall were regulars during the summer league. Rusty Logue, who pitched two consecutive no-hitters during the Prep League play, Mike Buzan, and Bobo Logue were greatly responsible for our fine showing in the League , but we re unable to play in the fall due to graduation. The fall season was very rewarding as the Knights won all four conference baseball games and the conference championship. This was the first baseball championship for the Knights since the conference was formed in 1955. The Knights were able to produce fifty-two runs in the four conference games. The spring season was greatly hampered by rainy weather, but the Knights were finally able to get seven games played. The spring season was not as fruitful as the fall season, but provided the Knights with a great deal of competition as they played several larger schools. The Knights compiled a 4-3 record during the spring season to give them a 9-4 overall record. The team captain was Dennis Damery, and David Brown and Rodney Gorden were named the most valuable players. I 5 HOMECOMING The 1958 Homecoming was held on December 5. The evening was started off with a bang, by the Knights defeating Illiopolis by a score of 68-39. This victory, of course, helped to make the evening a success After the game, the coronation took place. The court was com posed of: SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN Queen Attendants Que en Attendants Queen Attendants Queen Attendants Judy Curtin Chris Bailey Joann Jockisch Barbara Chapman Sue Wickline Rita Buzan Susan Bean Jean Buzan Frances Davis Mary Beth Hall Donna. Landreth Linda Tolly Rodney Gorden Rodney Baughman David Brown Phil Damery Robert Ritter Terry Coffman Dennis Damery Larry Brown Gary Brown Fred Fuehrer Jack Hopkins Norman Moss The retiring queen, Margaret Ann Moomey, crowned Mary Beth Hall as this year's queen, and Donna Landreth and Jean Buzan were her attendants . Charlie Morris' band played for the dance which followed the coronation. JUNIOR PLAY STANDING: Sialey, Dummermuth, Canaday, Wilson, Hobbs, SEATED: D. Brown, Little, Oldfield, Ritter, Buzan. ON FLOOR: Damery, S. Brown, Wickline. CRAZY BUT CUTE This comedy took place in the basement rumpus room of Danny Dover lSteve Brownj, age fifteen. Dan's mother lSandy Littlej thought it was time Danny learned to behave more sociably with nice young girls. To this end a tea was given, a kind of impromptu coming out party for Dan. Instead of coming out, Dan came in-through the window-wearing a home- made diving gear over his head. As a result, his relatives sprang into action: Mother arranged a date for him with Gladys Dopenduffer QPhyl1is Canadayl, bespectacled mama's girl, for the Surf Club Dance, his father lDave Brown! arranged a date with his boss' niece Uanet Oldfieldlghis cousin QR1taBuzanl arranged a date with her friend QMyrna Hobbsy. There- by, Dan found himself with three dates for the same dance-dates he didn't want. Dan's best friends QTom Damery and Sue Wicklinej contributed to the solving of the problem , as did his uncle CRobert Ritterl. Gladys' mother QBarbara Dummermuthj was upset by the happenings, as was dad's boss QLawrence Staleyl. SENIOR PLAY SEATED: Hamilton, Scott, Fleetwood, Showalter, Bailey, Gibson. STANDING: Long, Baughman, Hanover, Gorden, Hall. DEAR SON Heading the cast of this three-act comedy-drama was Mick Fleetwood, as Lee Sheridan, a rather confused young man of eighteen who thought that his future depended upon his past. Playing opposite him was Phyllis Showalter, as Jean Harkness, a very understanding teen-ager whose aunt, Mrs. Linton, portrayed by Judy Hamilton, operated the town's best boarding house. Other paying guests at the house were Mr. Davidson QRodney Baughmanj, who did not like to be bothered, and Sid Daniels Uohn Halll, the town constable. Nancy Gibson was cast in the role of Amy Swain, who thought that she could manage the town much better than Sid did. Rodney Gorden, as Dick Stoddard, was the typical football hero, who thought the girls should treat him extra- special. Rita Lance Uane Scott, and Gale North QChris Baileyy, two friends of .Tean's, added a certain amount of that teen-age sparkle. Steve Hanover completed the cast with his representation of Gordon Stockwell, a cool cat. SWEETHEART DANCE Sweetheart Phylli Attendants s Showalter Jean Buzan Barb Dummermuth Myrna Hobbs Linda. Tolly I t WE WORK ? ? , J g c A WE STUDY NON! THEN SENIOR TRIP Sexy! And in public too! Thursdaz? 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