Bradford High School - Bradonian Yearbook (Bradford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1945 volume:

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HOME MAKWG' ENGLISH - GEN. scnencs Western Ill. Teachers College Western Ill. Teachers College HELEN MCELWAIN, B. Ed DRAMATIC INSTRUCTOR McMurray Illinois State Normal CATHERINE TRAUGH, B. Ed COMMERCIAL CHORISTER Illinois State Normal THE BRADONIAN Published annually by the students of the Bradford Township High School, Bradford, Illinois. DEDICATION To Miss McElwair1 and Mrs. Traugh we proudly dedicate the fourteenth volume of the Bradonian, for composing a new school song. 6 W I If '45 PAT CAMEY Girls' Chorus 1, 3, 43 Secre- tary Girls' Chorus 43 Girls' P. E. 1 ,2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 13 33 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 33 43 Carnival Queen 43 Pep Club 1, 2, 33 Costume Committee 43 Production Crew 3, 43 Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. HELEN CRAIG Girls' Chorus 1, 3, 43 .Pep Club 1, 2, 33 Treasurer of Pep Club 33 Physical Education 1, 2, 3, 43 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 President of Home Economics Club 43 Dramatic Club 1, 23 Play: June Mad 23 Girls' Basketball team 1, 2, 3, 4. ELAINE DENNISON Vice-President of class 13 Vice-President of Home Eco- nomics Club 23 Home Eco- nomics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 1, 23 Production Crew 2, 3, 43 Pep Club 1, 2, 33 Girls' Physi- cal Education 1, 2, 43 Student Council 3. BOB FIN NEGAN St. Bede's 13 Class President 23 Class Secretaryi 33 Football 1, 23 Basketball 13 Football Mgr. 3, 43 Basketball Mgr. 2, 3, 43 Track Mgr. 2, 3, 43 Dra- matic Club 23 Thespian 3, 43 School plays 2, 3, 43 Production Crew 3, 43 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 President Music Club 13 Paper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Boys' State 2,- 3. SENIORS 8 BOB DOLL Attended Annawan 1, 23 Band 1, 2, 3. 43 Band President 41 Football 13 Chorus 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. Stu- dent Council Representative 43 Class plays 2, 33 Cheer Leader 4. R OSELLA HARNEY Paper Staff 13 Home Eco- nomics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dra- matic Club 1, 23 Band 1, 2, 3, 43 Instrumental contest 23 Mixed Cfhorus 13 Vice-Presi- dent of Glee Club 43 Girls' Sex- teitte, 23 Girls' Ensemble 3, 43 Girls' Vocal Contest 2, 3, 41 Girls' P. E., 2, 43 Student Council 43 School Plays and Operetta, 2, 33 Thespian 3, 4. RUTHE HICKEY Girls' Chorus 1, 43 Girls' Physical Education 2, 43 Dra- matic Club 23 Home Econom- ics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Production Crew 33 Pep Club 1, 2, 3. SALLY HOTCHKISS Student Council 1, 2, 43 Sec- retary 43 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Cheer Leader 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls' P. E. 1, 2, 43 B. H. S. Highlights Staff 1, 2, 3. Band 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 1, 23 'Dhespian 2, 3, 43 Play Pro- duction 1, 2, 3, 43 Student Di- rector 33 Sectional Dramatic Reading contest 43 School Plays 1, 2, 3, 43 Operetta 23 Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Girls' Ensemble 3, 43 Student Li- brarian 4. DOROTHY JOHNSON Band 2, 3, 45 Saxophone Solo- ist 2, 3, 43 Saxophone Quar- tet 3, Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 43 Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Thespian 3, 4, Secretary Thespian 4, School Plays and Operetta 2, 3, Production Crew 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 45 Captain Girls' Bas- ketball Team 2, Girls' Physical Education 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary and Treasurer West Bus 4. BILL KELLY Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 33 Track 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 1, 2, 4, Boys' Chorus 1, 2, Student Council 43 F. F. A. judging team 1. BOB KIDD Football 1, 2, 3, 43 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, F. F. A. Judging Team 1, 23 F. F. A. Club 1, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. Presi- dent 4, State Farmer Degree 33 Band 1, 2, 3, 4, School Plays 33 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Dramatic Club 1, 2, 3, Soloist 3, 4, President Bus Club 43 Delegate to F. F. A. Conven- tion 3, 4g Secretary Bus Club 33 Mixed Chorus 3, 4. RONALD LINDLEY Attended Wyoming 1, 2, 33 Track 1, Basketball 23 F. F. A. 1, 2, 35 F. F. A. Watchdog 2 SENIORS 9 . DANA MAN NON Basketball 1, 2, 33 Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Boys' Chorus 45 Mixed Chorus 4, Thespian 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 33 Re- porter 4g Class Secretary- treasurer 23 Bus Club Vice- President 43 Class Student Council Representative 4, Vice- President Student Council 4: School electrictian 2, 3, 43 School play 43 Student Librari- an 3, 43 Vice-President Thespi- an 43 Bradonian Staff 4. JOYCE PERKINS Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, Thespian 43 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: Captain Girls' Basketball Team 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4: Production Crew 1, 2, 3, 4: Chairman costume committee 4, School plays 2, 3. DOROTHY ANN REES President of Class 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Home Economics Club 1, 23 Dramatic Club 1, 23 Mixed Chorus 13 Vice Presi- dent of Class 2, Paper Staff 2, 3, 4, Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Accompanist 2, 3 4, Physical Education 2, 43 Thespian 2, 3, 43 President of Thespian 4: School plays 3, 4, Director 3: Girls' Ensemble 3, 4, Girls' Sextette 2, Vocal Contestant 3, 4 3 Secreta.ry-Treasurer of Class 45 Student Librarian 43 Instrumental Contestant 2, 43 Verse Speaking Contest 45' D. A. R. representative 4, Girls' State 4. CAROL RINKENBERGER Band 2, 3, 4: Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4, Home Economics Club 1. 2, 3. 4: Thespian 3, 4, Thespian Treasurer 4, Dramatic Club 1, 2: Play Production 1, 2, 3, 4: Vice President of Class 4: Student Council 4, Mixed Chorus 13 Girl-s' Ensemble 4, School plays 2, 35 Student Dl- rector 4, Bradonian Staff 4. RUBY ROARK Band 23 Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 49 Mixed Chorus 4: Operetta Heartless House 23 Dra- matic Club 1, 2, Pep Club 1, 2, 33 Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4, Production Crew 2, 3. VERNE SMITH Attended Glasford 1, 2, Bas- ketball 1, 3, 43 Baseball 1, 33 Football 4, Track 3, 4, Basket- ball Mgr. 2, Class Vice-Presi- dent 2, Class President 4, Chorus 2, 4, School plays 33 Thespifan 43 Stage Crew 35 Football co-captain 4, Bas- ketball co-captain 4. FRANCIS STANGE Football 2, 43 Basketball 3: F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. J udging Team 1. BETTE SWEARINGEN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Thespian 2, 3, 49 Home Economics Club 1, 3, 4, Production Crew 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 1, 23 School plays 3 4, Girls' Physical Ed- ucation 1, 3, 4. SENIORS 10 ANGELA TUMBLESON Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 43 Accompanist Ensemble 3. 43 Vice President of Class 3: President of Student Council 43 Home Economics Club 1, 2, 3, 4g Secretary Home Eco- romics Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secre- tary Home Economics Club 3: School plays and Operetta 2, 3, 43 Production Crew 1, 2, 3, Dramatic Club 2, Student Li- brarian 4. WILLIS VAUGHN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 43 Track 1, 23 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 43 F. F. A. Judging team 1. MARY VOTAVA Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 1, 2, Physical Educa- tion 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball team 1, 2, 33 Pep Club 1, 2, 33 Dra- matic Club 1, 23 Production Crew 2, 3, 43 Co-Business Manager Play 4, Home Eco- nomics Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JUNIORS First Row- Mrs. Traugh-adviser, Helen Ratcliff, Mary Real, Laverne Albrecht, Dona Hartwig, Betty Wright, Beatrice Campbell, Harriet Vest, Marlo Thomas. Peggy Jones, Mr. Brokaw-adviser. Second Row---Chester Grubaugh, Don Philhower, Nellie Austin, Mary Jane Heinz- mann, Catherine Code, Barbara Graham, Chiarlotte Phelps, John Scott, Dick Finnegan, Jim Cahill. Third Row-Earl Hawkins, Ja-ck Carroll, Gordon Thompson, Herbert Reed, Calvin Doss, Jerry Copple, Roy Ehnle, Howard Moody, John Lawson, Junior Fosdick, Junior Ault. This year's Junior Class has lived up to the long-standing name of Jolly Juniors. They have participated in all high school activities and done their share of work. The officers who have led them through a profitable year are: President, Howard Moody Vice-President, Earl Hawkins Secretary, Mary Real Treasurer, Beatrice Campbell Student Council Representative, Jack Carroll Our class advisors are Mrs. Traugh and Mr. Brokaw. The Junior girls, numbering fifteen, have been well-represented in the Home Economics Club and Girls' Chorus. A majority of the sixteen Junior boys have been interested in basketball, football, and track. In fact six juniors held places on the first team of basketball and eleven were members of the football first team. All of these boys have won their letters in some form of athletics. Members of the Junior class who had roles in the all-school plays were: .lim Cahill, Earl Hawkins, Beatrice Campbell, and John Lawson. The party which the Juniors sponsored for the school this year was a Sadie Hawkin's Party. The students dressed in various costumes suitable for the oc- casion. Some of these were quite good. Prizes were given to the best-dressed citizen of Dog-Patch. Several students demonstrated a backwoods wedding and the annual Sadie Hawkins Race was enacted by Chester Grubaugh and Mary Jean Forbes. Games and folk-dances then followed and everyone participated in an all-out race for a mate, Very appetiz- ing menus announced suitable refresh- ments and all agreed that the party was a success. Mrs. Traugh and Mr. Brokaw have proved helpful throughout the year and we appeciate their leadership. We are looking foward to as successful a, Senior year as the past year has been. SOPHOMORES Left to Right-First Row-Joanne Hickey, Barbara Woodford, Delores Mitchell, Catherine Ryan, Dorothy Clark, Joan Finnegan, Phyllis Tumbleson, Aileen Manning, Cleo Dixon. Second Row---Miss McElwain-adviser, John Campbell, Bill Weber, Marilyn Emmons, Bonnie Reinbeck, Theresa Calhoun, Mary Jean Forbes, Pauline Sturm, Margaret Sturm, Maxine Scott, Lois Kelly, Barbara Tindle, David Manning, Bernard Ca- hill. Tlhird Row-Earl Hartwig, Jack Burrows, Bob Camey, John Votavla, John Cox, Jay Hickey, Bob Driscoll, Rick Potter, Jim Mowbray, Max Scott, Jack Rinkenberger, VVayne Walker. The Sophomore class is the largest class in school. It consists of 37 and the mem- bers have participated in many of the major activities of the sChool this year. The officers of the year are: President, Jay Hickey Vice-President, Theresa Calhoun Secretary, Dolores Mitchell Treasurer, Phyllis Tumbleson Student Council, Joanne Hickey The class has had a. high showing in sports and the letter men are: Jay Hickey, Jack Cox, and Bob Driscoll. Many are members of band, F. F. A., Home Economics Club and Glee Club. There were new Thespian members this year after the play, Almost Summer. Mem- bers are Bernard Cahill, Jack Rinken- berger, Bonny Reinbeck, and Theresa Calhoun. The Sophomores did their part in help- ing make the Homecoming a success. Our booth was decorated in orange and black, with football dummies upsetting a small shed. On the -shed was a sign, Bradford Upset Wyoming. Theresa Cal- houn and Jack Cox were chosen as Queen and King of the class. The all Christmas party was given by the Sophomores with an efficient com- mittee chairman, Barbara Woodford. The entertainment was spent in enjoying a miniature carnival and the arrival of Santa Claus QB. CJ who distributed the gifts. We give thanks to our advisors Miss McElwain and Mr. Taylor. FRESH MEN iileisiwisf iii fl Left to Right-First Row--Rita Bogner, Marjorie Anderson, .Dorothy Norton. Charlene Tracy,'Marjorie Reed, Audrey Dennison, Doris Poff, Vada Dickerson, Juanita Dixon. Second Row-Mr. Arthur-adviser, Bernard Harney, David Malone, Carl Copple, Joan Shaw, Myrtle Thumma, Celestine Stotler, Pat Harris, Phyllis Thompson, Anna Mae Grubaugh, Leland Turner, Lester Turner, Duane Newell, Miss Mullan- adviser. Third Row-Jim Austin, Glenn Rinkenberger, Bill Tumbleson, Roy Dorff, Donald Cook, Phil Code, Bernard McKea.n, Dale Nelson, David Brown, Bill Shurts, Benny Pettegrew, Bob Lee. The Freshman class of 1944-1945 con- sists of 19 boys and 17 girls. The elected officers are: President, Benny Pettegrew Vice President, Donald Cook Secretary, David Malone Treasurer, Celestine Stotler Student Council Rep., Bernie McKean Thanks to the Seniors' help we all lived through the initiation. Our first contri- bution to the school was our exhibit at the Homecoming. This was a picture of Chief Blackhawk painting the football winners of the Blackhawk conference in the past. years. Our class was well represented in school activities, especially athletics. The boys were all out for football and one earned his letter. Both boys and girls are out for basketball. Some of the boys are on the second team and one is playing on the first team. Several students have 'shown particular interest in the band and four freshmen are already members. Many of the class participate in Boys' and Girls' Chorus. Our class was represented in the dra- matics fiefd by Anna Mae Grubaugh, who Dart in Almost Summer. During the year we surrendered Donald Fuller to Lincoln High School. However, we welcomed Dale Nelson, who trans- ferred from Woodruff High in Peoria , Our class advisors are Mr. Arthur and Miss Mullan. We have enjoyed our first year in high school and we are looking' forward to three more pleasurable years. STUDENT COUNCIL Left to Right-First Row-Sally Hotchkiss, Rosella Harney, Delores Mitchell, Dana Mannon. Second Row-Ann Rees, Mary Real, Dona Hartwig, Joan Hickey, Mr. Hanson-ad- viser, Carol Rinkenberger, Angela Tumbleson, Bernard McKlaen, Bill Kelly, Bob Kidd, Jack Carroll. Since the Student Council plans and sponsors all of the extra-curricular ac- tivities of the year, it must be represented by every division of the student body. The council consists of fourteen members, each class, club, and school bus being rep- resented. The members of the Student Council this year were composed of Presi- dent, Angela Tumbleson: Vice-President, Dana Mannon fsenior classl, Secretary, Sally Hotchkiss, Band Rep., Bob Kidd: Chorus, Delores Mitchell, Home Ec. club, Dona Hartwig, F. F. A., Bob Doll, Thes- pian club, Rosella Harney, Freshman class, Bernie McKean, Sophomore class, Joanne Hickey, Junior class, Jack Car- roll, West Bus, Carol Rinkenberger, East Bus, Mary Real, South Bus, Bill Kelly. It is the Student Council's aim to smooth out all difficulties that may arise by promoting a better understanding and higher ideals among the student body. The largest project of the Student Council comes in the printing of the 8.11- nual. Through the publishing of this book the life and activities of the student body is shown. The homecoming put on this year by the Student Council was a great success, and the money that was made was used to purchase various things throughout the year. This year the Student Council dis- tributed complimentary activity tickets to all eighth grade students in and around Bradford. The District Student Council Conven- tion will be held in Peoria this year and it is our hope that our Council will be rep- resented. During the basketball season the Stu- dent Council sponsored a dance after sev- eral of the conference games. An event that has been popular with .most of the students is the dancing class, which has been conducted on convenient school hours and after school when the buses stay in for conference games. Miss Mc- Elwain and Mrs. Traugh are in charge of this. This year the Student Council has re- vised and introduced several new pre- ambles to the constitution which were read and approved by the student body. OUR LIBRARY Left to Right-Dona Hartwig, Elaine Dennison, Earl Hawkins, Angela Tumbleson, Miss Vanzant-adviser, Charlotte Phelps, Barbara Graham, Dana Mannon, Doro- thy Ann Rees. It has been said that a good book is man's best friend. The students of Brad- ford High School have an excellent oppor- tunity to prove how true this statement is by using the facilities of the library. Over five thousands books, as well as numerous current magazines, are at the disposal of the students. In the course of a day, you can find information on such diversified subjects as the details of a menu for a typical Roman banquet or the newest information on aeronautics. In order to enable the students to use the library more easily, it has been ar- ranged according to the Dewey decimal system. This is the same as that which is used in the larger school and public li- braries. The card files and lists of books remain in the library so that no one is unable to locate any of the many books that are in the library. Miss Vanzant is the chief librarian and has been responsible for the work of ar- ranging the library as well as the usual duties of keeping the books in order and collecting the necessary fine of a cent-a- day for overdue books. -She is assisted by seven student librarians. Every year many of the current best sellers and numerous reference books on many subjects are added to the library. Outstanding among the newer books this year are The Robe, My Friend Flicka, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay, Forty-Two Years in the White House, and many of the latest books dealing with the war such as Seven Came Through and Ernie Py1e's Here Is Your War. Another important part of the library is the many sets of books that are kept and used for class work. By using these many types of books. no student of Bradford High School has any excuse for not having read the world's best literature for it is all at his disposal in the schoo1's excellent library. X f 'N dns S ,J 6' ' l'l 1' -. ' '3 0 I N V , I xN ' ,K ll X 4 X If if Q Zlmjwx- B. H. S. HIGHLIGHTS The Highlight Staff consists of Jack Carroll, Beatrice Campbell and Ann Rees. Sports Writer, Bob Finnegan. PAPER STAFF Paper Staff:-Ann Rees, Jack Carroll, Beatrice Campbell. Sports News:-Bob Finnegan. Again, as for the past three years, school news has been carried on a page, B. H. S. Highlights, in the Bradford Republican. A school paper of our own was contemplated at the beginning of the year, but so many difficulties were pre- sented, such as lack of paper andla suit- able duplicating machine, that the idea was abandoned. Anyone who has been on a high school paper staff knows the troubles that be- set them every week at their deadline time. Though it doeS.n't seem probable, several weeks often go by without any happenings that could go under the head- ing of news occuring in our school. When such barren times as these are upon us, polls and editorials are the order of the day. Small items that we can't pad out to respectable full-length paragraphs are put in the column, Here 'n There. And so this constitutes our weekly efforts: current school events, student opinion, and student personalities described in the Whosit feature. Our job is made much lighter by tlhe fine co-operation evinced by both students and faculty. We might mention in passing Bob Finnegan's willingness to change his sports column to the Highlights, and Miss McElwain's helpful suggestions and patience without depth which she gave us in allowing the staff to use her room for editorial meetings every seventh period. This year's staff had a particularly hard job because we followed in, and tried to fill the large though sometimes slightly irregular footsteps of last year's editor, the very bright young man now under the title of Pvt. James Phelps, U. S. A. Without a doubt, work on a high school paper staff is one of the best extra.-cur- ricular activities a person can enter. To be sure, it isn't all fun, but it is wonder- ful experience whether one wishes to enter that type of work in later life or not. Perhaps next year will find the students with a paper printed by themselves, but as stated-above, lack of both materi-als to write on and about may hinder them at the start. HOMEMAKING Se HOME ECONOMICS CLUB Left to Right-First Row--Pat Harris, Phyllis Thompson, Audrey Dennison, Helen Ratcliff, Myrtle Thumma, Angela Tumbleson, Carol Rinkenberger, Rita Bogner, Vada Dickerson, Cleo Dixon, Aileen Manning. Second Row-Juanita Dixon, Phyllis Tumbleson, Delores Mitchell, Betty Wright, Sally Hotchkiss, Bette Swearingen, Theresa Cauioun, Dorothy Johnson, Ruby Roark, Peggy Jones, Margaret Sturm, Marlo Thomas, Harriet Vest, Mar- jorie Reed, Doris Poff, Dorothy Norton, Charlene Tracy, Miss Wetzel-adviser. Third Row--Joan Finnegan, Marjorie Anderson, Pauline Sturm, Lois Kelly, Sherry Graham, Helen Craig, Pat Camey, Dorothy Clark, Barbara Tindle, Mary Real, Beatrice Campbell, Celestine Stotler. Fourth Row--Joyce Perkins, Ruthe Hickey, Barbara Woodford, Joanne Hickey, Maxine Scott, Marilyn Emmons, Rosella Harney, Joanne Shaw, Mary Jean Forbes, Nellie Austin, Elaine Dennison, Laverne Albrecht, Charlotte Phelps, Mary Votava, Dona I-Iartwig, Bonny Reinbeck, Anna Mae Grubaugh. 'fWhat is that heavenly smell drifting in the halls and running up and down the stairs, and even being so bold as to drift into the class rooms? Yes, it's the Home Economics girls try- ing their skill at cooking. They do a a very good job of it, for judging from the look on everyone's face, the delicious smell of cooking food is enough to lure anyone out of their respective class rooms. Listen to the chattering voices and the sound of sewing machines and the clip- ping of scissors. A voice raises above the rest and all is quiet-for a minute. Pretty soon the voices go merrily on, for it is a proven fact that girls can't sew unless they can talk. These are every day happenings in B. H. S. Without Home Economics, girls' life at school wou1dn't be the same. The girls realize that Home Economics is be- coming more important every year. The training of the girls in high school is a step toward a democratic way of living. Our department has kept pace with the times and each year students have the op- portunity to learn more and more. Miss Wetzel. our new teacher this year, is well liked by all the girls and has helped our club, The Helpful Evers get organized for the year. We ordered pins through Miss Wetzel. Under the leader- ship of the president of our club, Helen HUMEMAKING in HOME ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Left to Right-First Row-Maxine Scott, Charlotte Phelps, Nellie Austin, Theresa Calhoun, Miss Wetzel-adviser, Bette Swearingen, Delores Mitchell, Helen Craig, Mary Real, Rose-lla Harney, Anna Mae Grubaugh, Vada Dickerson, Marjorie Reed. I Craig, all club' members sold refreshments at the football games in the fall and the money will be used for a party in the spring. The Helpful Evers enrollment was large this year and the officers are as follow: President, Helen Craig Vice President, Mary Dorothy Real Secretary, Marilyn Emmons Treasurer, Maxine Scott Student Council Rep., Dona. Hartwig Reporter, Pat Camey The Freshma.n class started the year out by making aprons, an old custom in B. H. S. Every Freshman must ma.ke ain apron and use it later in the Foods De- partment-if the aprons stand the test. But the girls are good sewers and the aprons have lasted. We congratulate you, Freshmen! The Sophomores are studying etiquette. They are learning to become the future women of America. They not only are learning good manners, but have worked in the Food Department and will also add dresses and jumpers to their wardrobes this year. The Juniors are working on dinners. They are learning how to prepare dinners in war time with food rationing. Our de- partment and all the girls are cooperating and learning how to cook delicious meals and conserve on food. The Seniors are studying units on Child Care and Training and Marriage Relations and Home Management. Every day there is much discussion in class, and they are learning how to cope with problems that will be encountered later in life. AGRICULTURE is Left to Right-First Row-Bill Tumble-son, Jim Austin, Bernard Harney, Lester Turner, Calvin Doss, Don Philhower, David Malone, John Campbell, Earl Hart- wig, Bernard Cahill, Herbert Reed. Second Row-Roy Ehnle, Wayne Walker, Francis Stange, Dana Mannon, Robert Doll, John Scott, John Votava, Willis Vaughn, Jim Cahill. . Third Row-Mr. Brokaw-adviser, Bernard McKean, Phil Code, Robert Driscoll, Jack Cox, Max Scott, Bill Kelly, Robert Kidd, Jack Rinkenberger, Bill Shurts, Howard Moody, Jay Hickey. The Future Farmers of America is a. national organization of boys enrolled in Vocational Agriculture. This organiza- tion is devoted to the development of the boy's leadership, citizenship, thrift, and scholarshp. This is in View mostly for the members interested in an agricultural career. The present officers of the club are: President, Bob Kidd Vice President, John Scott Secretary, Roy Ehnle Treasurer, Jim Cahill Reporter, Dana Mannon T'he organization this year has been very active. The club purchased 'a twenty- five dollar War Bond, and a pair of sheep clippers. Besides this, we raffled off a war bond, and sold garden seeds to raise money. This club presents four Degrees to eli- gible members. These degrees are: Green Hand, Chapter Farmer, State Farmer, and American Farmer. Each of the degrees is a stepping stone to the successful farmer and each is an achievement all of its own. K The organization also promotes many other activities such as public speaking contwts, Sectional meetings, Sectional newspapers, and parliamentary procedure. AGRICULTURE A e,lg1g,.,,,:y,Q,1-I ,, ' Y-sfsiffis fy ' . . AWN., .. su-lop First Row-David Brown, Dale Nelson, Roy Dorff. Second Row-Bill Kelly, Max Scott, David Manning, Mr. Brokaw-adviser, Bob Lee, John Votava, Earl Hartwig, Willis Vaughn, John Cox, Lester Turner, Glenn Rmkenberger, Junior Fosdick, Carl Copple. Third Row-Bernie Cahill, Dick Finnegan, Chester Grubaugh, Ronald Lindley, Dana Mannon. Shop is the most interesting subject in There are many helpful and compli- school in the boys' gpinion. This is true cated projects conducted in these classes. - The Farm Mechanics class studied elec- because lt enables- them to work out trical wiring and the other classes read projects on paper ln the f0l'm of 9' draw' and make mechanical drawings for a six IHS' and then actually make them. weeks period, as extra subjects. A 21 COMMERCIAL Ki Q COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Left to Right-Fist Row-Catherine Code, Charlotte Phelps, Don Murphy, Jack Carroll. Second Row-John Campbell, Laverne Albrecht, Calvin Doss. Third Row-Chester Grubaugh, Dona Hartwig, Beatrice Campbell, Dorothy Clark. Fourth Row-Howard Moody, Nellie Austin, Mrs. Traugh-adviser, John Scott. The commercial department has proved to be more and more vital with the pres- ent world situations. Students of Brad- ford High School realize this and have been turning their thoughts toward this goal. Our commercial department, under the capable leadership of Mrs. Traugh, con- sists of Typing I, Shorthand I, Typing and Shorthand II, Bookkeeping, and Typing II and Office Practice. This year's Typing I class is composed chiefly of juniors and a few sophomores. The objective in this class is to learn to operate the machine, and to type from 35 words up iwith less than five errors.J Anyone passing the Shorthand room 6th period might hear something like this: f- e-l-o-ship, fellowship, etc. These are fundamentals of horthand which are thoroughly studied and then applied to practice. The beginning students are able to write from 60 to 100 words a minute by the end of the year. The five students of Shorthand and Typing II are busily studying office pro- cedures and also the operations of various machines. They are also spending some time in filing as this proves helpful in any office job. Another subject just added this year is Typing II wuhich students who did not take Shorthand may take. This consists main- ly of typing various business forms at a greater speed. This year's bookkeeping class is com- posed of sixteen senior . The main idea in this course is fo learn and enlarge upon the bookkeeping principal and apply it to the three most important areasg personal, social, and business. In bookkeeping constant attention is paid to orderliness, system, accuracy, and neatnessg therefore, the students acquire information and attitude that will be of value to them in every day life both dur- ing and after their school days. COMMERCIAL LABORATORY Left to Right-Front Row--Robert Doll, Dorothy Ann Rees, John Lawson, Bill Kelly. Second Row--Robert Kidd, Francis Stange, Dana Mannon. This year we have two courses offered in sciefnce, Chemistry and Physics. The Physics Class is composed of seven mem- bers and they study the .growth of the world: natural physiology. By experi- ments we have learned among other things: how much weight a body loses when submerged in a liquid and the ratio of a wire breaking strength in relation to its decimeter. We have also conducted experiments about sliding friction, effi- cency of a commercial block and tackle, and the efficiency of a screw jack. The Chemistry Class is made up of 8 students, seven juniors, and one senior. The volumes of fumes and gasses pouring from the lab lead one to believe th-at the Mad Scientists are still in sihool. We have experiments every Monday a.nd Friday and the rest of the week is spent in spent ln studying the text-book. Chemistry is the study of the laws of na- ture and of the elements. We studied about the atmosphere, acids and gases, water, and chemical equations. Chemistry and Physics can greatly help us in our future life, and everyone should take these two courses if they hope to go to college after graduation. GIRLS' CHORUS Left to Right-First Row-Vada Dickersin, Harriet Vest, Carol Rinkenberger, Angela Tumbleson, Charlene Tracy, Delores Mitchell, Dorothy Norton, Dorothy Clark, Phyllis Thompson, Mary Real, Anna Mae Grubaugh, Barbara Woodford, Joanne Hickey. Second Row-Mrs. Traugih-Director, Juanita Dixon, Doris Poff, Audrey Denni- son, Helen Craig, Marjorie Reed, Rita Bogner, Bette Swearingen, Marjorie An- derson, Pat Harris, Betty Wright, Peggy Jones, Helen Ratcliff, Lois Kelly, Pauline Sturm, Barbara Tindle, Sherry Graham, Beatrice Campbell, Cleo Dixon. Third Row-Aileen Manning, Phyllis Tumbleson, Joan Finnegan, Catherine Ryan, Pat Camey, Celestine Stotler, Myrtle Thumma, Margaret Sturm, Elaine Denni- son, Maxine Scott, Laverne Albrecht, tRuthe Hickey, Sally Hotchkiss, Ann Rees, Theresa Calhoun. Fourth Row-Joyce Perkins, Marlo Thomas, Dona Hartwig, Dorothy Johnson, Charlotte Phelps, Catherine Code, Ruby Roark, Joanne Shaw, Mary Votava, Rosella Harney, Bonnie Reinbeck, Marilyn Emmons, Mary Jean Forbes, Nellie Austin. The Girls' chorus this year presented their Christmas program on December 21. The program consisted of several Christ- mas numbers and, of course, the traditional Christmas carols. The highlight of the program was the singing of The Halle- lujah Chorus from Handel's Messiah. In the first semester the chorus decided to make some money. And that we did. We sponsored the movie, Ladies Cour- ageous, starring Loretta Young. Again this year we treated ourselves to a chili supper after we had spread our Christmas cheer by caroling about a week before the holidays. Our Gir1's Ensemble is our most active group, because it is small and very cap- able. They sang at the social functions' in this community. The annual Blackhawk Chorus Festival was held here this year, with about 250 students participating. The great con- ductor was Mr. Thomas Williams from Knox College at Galesburg, and the group gave an excellent program. BOY'S CHORUS Left to Right-First Row-Howard Moody, Robert Driscoll, Bill Tumbleson, Bill Weber, John Campbell, David Malone, Dale Nelson, Bernard McKean. Second Row-Lester Turner, Angela Tumbleson, Jack Carroll, Calvin Doss, Wayne Walker, Dana Mannon, Robert Kidd, Verne Smith, Robert Doll, Robert Finne- gan, John Scott, Leland Turner, Mrs. Traugh-adviser. Due to a bad start last club wasn't. organized until mester. Mrs. Traugh sent boys with good voices or facslmlle. Nineteen boys call. year, the glee the second se- out a call for a. reasonable answered her The annual Blackhawk Choral Festival will be held at Bradford on April 17, 1945. Last year it was held at Toulon. Both of our glee clubs made a good showing last year. We hope to do the same tnis year. Happy singing! BAND Left to Right-First Row-Rosella Harney, Celestine Stotler, Lois Kelly, Bonny Reinbeck, Howard Moody, Jack Carroll, Maxine Scott, Bob Doll, Joyce Perkins, Ann Rees, Angela Tumbleson. Second Row-Phyllis Tumbleson, Bob Finnegan, Cleo Dixon, Mary Jean Forbes, Bob Kidd, Wayne Walker, Earl Hawkins, Barbara Graham, Marilyn Emmons, Barbara Woodford, John Campbell. Third Row-Mr. Arthur-director, Catherine Ryan, Joanne Hickey, Beatrice Camp- bell, John Reed Hay, Jerald Copple, Sally Hotchkiss, Carol Rinkenbarger, Ther- esa Calahoim, David Brown, Jim Cahill, Dorothy Johnson, Bill Weber, Earl Hart- wig, Bill Tumbleson, Sherry Graham, Benny Pettegrew. C LA RIN ETS-Rosella Harney, Reed.. Hay, Celestine Stotler, Robert Finnegan, Phyllis Tumbleson, Cleo Dixon, Mary Jean Forbes, Joanne Hickey, Catherine Ryan, Beatrice Campbell. CORN ETS-Bob Kidd, Wayne Walker, Jack Carroll, Theresa Anne Calhoun, Maxine Scott, Howard Moody. FLUTES-Ann Rees, Joyce Perkins. OBOE-Angela Tumbleson, I-IORNS-Robert Doll, Bonnie Jean Reinbeck, Lois Kelly. SAXOPHONES-John Campbell, Barbara Woodford, Marilyn Emmons, Barbara Graham, Earl Hawkins, Dorothy Johnson. BARITONES-Earl Hartwig, Bill Web- er. TROM BON ES-Benny Pettgerew, Sher- ry Graham, Bill Tumbleson. BASS-Jerry Copple. - DRUMS-David Brown, Smly Hotch- kiss, Carol Rinkenberger, Jim Cahill. The school year of 1944-1945 started off rather poorly for the band as the result of the loss of approximately twenty students through graduation and other causes the preceding year. However, as time went on we gradually overcame many of our weaknesses and as of this date the organ- ization numbers thirty-eight. Since com- plete re-organization of the band was necessary, we were unable to play at many of the football games, but presented a program at each of the conference basketball games. The band is now preparing for the an- nual Blackhawk Music Festival to be held at Galva, Illinois, on May 1, 1945. This is the big musical affair of the year and is looked forward to with a great deal of interest by the bands of the Conference. The bud plans to present it's annual concert sometime in May. No definite date at the time of this writing has been picked. Since the band will not lose many stu- dents this year as a result of graduation, prospects for the band next year look ex- ceedingly bright. . GIRLS' ENSEMBLE Left to Right--Carol Rinkenberger, Delores Mitchell, Sally Hotchkiss, Bonny Jean Reinbeck, Rosella. Harney, Theresa Ann Calhoun, Dorothy Ann Rees, Angela Tumbleson. , ar High School Bus Scene 27 THESPIAN CLUB THESPIAN Left to Right-First Row-Robert Finnegan, Rosella Harney, Dana Mannon, Doro- thy Ann Rees, Dorothy Johnson, Carol Rinkenberger, John Scott. Second Row-Miss McElwain-adviser, Sally Hotchkiss, Theresa Ann Calhoun, Earl Hawkins, Bernard Cahill, Robert Doll, John Lawson, Bonny Jean Reinbeck, Jim whill, Jack Rinkenberger, Verne Smith, Bette Swearingen, Joyce Perkins. PRODUCTION CREW Left to Right-First Row-Jack Rinkenberger, Jack Carroll, Mary Votava, Bob Finnegan, Sally Hotchkiss, Joyce Perkins, Ann Rees, Benny Pettegrew, Carol Rinkenberger. Second Row-Miss McE1wain-adviser, Angela. Tumbleson, John Scott, Bill Tumble- son, Dorothy Johnson, Rosella. Harney, Elaine Dennison, Celestine Stotler, Mar- jorie Reed, Catherine Code, Dana. Mannon, Bernard McKean, Howard Moody, Lester Turner. Thid Row-Bob Driscoll, Bob Kidd, Pat Oamey, Nellie Austin, Anna. Mae Grubaugh, Donald Cook, Bernard Cahill. 28 THESPIAN CLUB Thespian is a national honorary dra.- matic society tor high schools, amd it is an honor for anyone interested in dramatics to belong. Our present club officers are: President, Ann Rees Vice President, Dana Ma.nnon Secretary, Dorothy Johnson Treasurer, Carol Rinkenberger Student Council, Rosie Harney Franca Scott was best Thespian of last year. Thespian is a non-secret, non-social group. Anyone can become a member if they so desire and can meet the require- ments which are set up by a. national com- mittee and which are based on a point system. A certain number of points is awarded for work on any committees that have to do with the producing of a play, as well as for taking part in the play. This system enables all students who wish to become Thespians to do -so even if they do not have the talent for taking part in a play. Our Troupe 139 has nineteen members, nine of which became members just this year. The new members are: Bonny Rein- beck, John Lawson, Jim Cahill, Bernie Ca- hill, Theresa Ann Calhoun, Verne Smith, Jack Rinkenberger, Earl Hawkins, and Joyce Perkins. The leading interest of Thespian for this year has been making preparations for the Sectional Speech Contest in which we are participating in the following di- visions: One Act Play, Extemporaneous Speaking, Verse Speaking, and Dramatic Reading. It has been said of the High School Thespian that he is conscientious, indus- trious, and ambitious, he has a sense of loyalty to the group, the school, the gov- ernment, he knows the meaning of co- operation, he practices the Golden Rule. You can see in his every movement and in his every thought the revelation of the slogan, Act well your part: there all the honor lies. He is easily recognized by his poise, his ease with others, his alertness, his ln- tense interest in his environment, his com- mand of the situation at hand. He has a vibrant personality. He is the one who does things, who reads much, who con- venses easily, who ranks high in his classes, who participates in other extra- curricular activities. You can take him off the stage or from behind the stage, you can strip him of his lines or his props, his paint brush or his saw, his grease paint or his crepe hair: you can surround him with dozens of stu- dents-but you cannot conceal the High School Thespian. He is the ideal high school boy or girl: the kind you are proud to have known, the one you want to remember! Tl-IESPIAN CLUB ii i PLAY CAST FOR ALMOST SUMMER Left to Right-Earl Hawkins, Betty Swe-aringen, Beatrice Campbell, Bernard Cahill Anna Mae Grubaugh, Dana Mannon, John Lawson, Bonny Jean Reinbeck, Ther- esa Ann Calhoun, Jim Cahill, Miss McElwain-adviser. PLAY CAST FOR JACOB COMES HOME Left to Right-First Row-Sally Hotchkiss, Bonny Jean Reinbeck, Dorothy Ann Rees. Second Row-Earl Hawkins, Dana Mannon, John Lawson, Robert Finnegan, Miss McElwain-adviser. 50 , Y If G ,K 'A il' f -if l eff? 5 PHYSICAL EDUCATION CHEERLEADERS Left to Right--Theresa Ann Calhoun, Robert Doll, Sally Hotchkiss. GIRLS' PHYSICAL EDUCATION Left to Right-Bormy Reinbeck, Dorothy Norton, Aileen Manning, Juanita Dixon, Celestine Sbotler, Barbara Graham, Doris Poff, Cleo Dixon, Vada Dickerson Harriet Vest. ' Second Row-Marjorie Reed, Phyllis Thompson, Helen Ratcliff, Sherry Gralham, Lols Kelly, Barham Txndle, Margaret Sturm, Pauline Sturm, Joanne Shaw, Beatrice Campbell. Third Row-Miss Mullan-adviser, Mary Jean Forbes, Pat Harris, Charlene Tracy, Myrtle Thumma, Catherine Ryan, Marilyn Emmons, Mary Real, Barbara Wood- ford, Charlotte Phelps, Anna. Mae Grubaugh. Fourth Row-Audrey Dennison, Angela Tumbleson, Joyce Perkins, Pat Camey, Catherine Code, Theresa Calhoun, Sally Hotchkiss, Delores Mitchell, Phyllis Tumbleson, Marlo Thomas, Joanne Hickey. Fifth Row-Rita Bogner, Joan Finnegan, Bette Swearingen, Maxine Scott, Peggy Jones, M-ary Jane Heinzmann, Rosella Harney, Elaine Dennison, Mary Votava, Dona Har-twig, Ruthe Hickey, Ann Rees, Dorothy Johnson, Helen Craig. 52 ATHLETICS tif E 5 BASKETBALL Left to Right-First Row-Theresa Ann Calhoun, David Malone, Junior Ault, How- ard Moody, Roy Ehnle, John Lawson, Robert Doll, Verne Smith, John Scott, Jim Cahill, Bernard Ha.rney, Sally Hotchkiss. Second Row--Jack Carroll, Robert Finnegan-Mgr., Bernard Cahill, Robert Driscoll, Jack Rinkenberger, Dale Nelson, Phil Code, Bernard McKean, Jay Hickey, Da- vid Brown, Glenn Rinkenberger, Jim Austin, Benny Pettegrew, Willis Vaughn, Lester Turner. A similar man-power proposition faced Coach George Taylor, as the first basketball practice was held late in No- vember. The loss of three regulars, Pete Nevitt, Dick Smith, and Bill Fuertges and also subs Jim Oberg and Don Turner, who enlisted in the Navy, made the outlook cloudy for the '44-'45 cagers. The hardwood five, consisting of John- ny Lawson and Verne Smith as forwards, Roy Ehnle at center, and Ducky Ault and Howard Moody at guards depended on John Scott, Jim Cahill and Phil Code as 55 regular subs as sickness riddled the five during the season. Unable to protect their Stark County Championship won in the first Stark Co. Tourney in Wyoming, the locals did annex victory from the hosts 27-24 in a league game the night previous, but lost a. close one in the return engagement opening the tourney the next day. Toulon claimed the second championship, but the Pan.thers gave clear threat of taking over again next year as only one regular, Verne Smith will be lost by graduation. ATHLETICS 1 BASKETBALL TEAM Left to Right-Howard Moody, Roy Ehnle, John Scott, Verne Smith. Sceond Row-Junior Ault, Phil Code, Jim Cahill. The record of the '44-'45 season: Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford Buda 40 Sheffield 50 Chillicothe 40 Manlius 47 Wyoming 42 Dunlap 47 Walnut 38 Wyanet 34 Faculty 28 Galva 34 Wethersfield 33 Dunlap 47 Toulon 34 LaFayette 42 Wyoming 24 LaFayette 35 SCHEDULE Bradford 37 Walnut 38 Bradford 31 Manlius 34 Bradford 27 Galva 40 Bradford 56 Wyanet 41 Bradford 29 Wethersfield 50 Bradford 26 Toulon 50 BRIMFIELD TOURNAMENT Bradford 21 Chillicothe 59 Bradford 30 Brimfield 51 STARK CO. TOURNAMENT Bradford 26 Bradford 33 Wyoming 40 LaFayette 29 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT Bradford 25 Galva 31 ATHLETICS FOOTBALL Left to Right-First Row-Carl Copple, Duane Newell, Robert Lee, John Campbell, Bill Weber, Bernard Harney, David Manning, Robert Camey, Calvin Doss, Benny Pettegrew. Second Row-Francis Stange, Jack Burrows, Jim Austin, Jack Cox, Earl Hawkins, David Malone, Bernard McKean, Chester Grubaugh, Bernard Cahill, Don Mult- phy, Donald Cook, Wayne Walker. Third Row-Robert Finnegan-Mgr., John Scott, John Lawson, Junior Ault, Verne Smith, Roy Ehnle, Bill Kelly, Howard Moody, Robert Kidd, Jim Cahill, Junior Fosdick, Jerald Copple, Jay Hickey, Phil Code, Jack Rinkenberger, Robert Driscoll. Weighted down by the loss of several lettermen, a group of 43 fighting Panth- rs reported to Coach George Taylor, who was faced with the problem of scraping the barrel so to speak, in order to fill out the lost lettermen varsity berths, in the '44 grid season. Besides the loss of five regulars, Pete Nevitt, varsity end on last year's 2nd place Blackhawk finalists transferred to Central High in Peoria and his loss was felt to the inexperienced eleven. Dean Duncan, varsity lineman of last year, joined the U. S. Navy, the previous se- mester, and this boosted the total to 7 casualties felt at the beginning of the S88'SOI'l. While only one victory was registered this year, this did not tell of the tale of the hard battles the Panther gridders waged. In the season opener against Dunlap, a strong eleven from that south- ern town, outsoored the locals 19-0 in 8. home game. Next, the orange and black annexed their Only victory over the year: which was Bradford's first victory over Knoxville 12-6. Verne Smit.h's long 54 yard run climaxed the game of thrills and chills which saw John Scott plunge for the winning tally. In their conference opener with Weth- ersfield, later to become conference champs and undefeated in all grid games, Bradford gave the champs all they could handle in winning a small 7-0 margin. Two runis by Verne Smith were nullified by penalties or the clear chart of the Geese might have been blotted. Bradford dropped a 26-10 dcision to Walnut, played on the northern field in which Johnny Lawson parted the uprightis with a 27 yard field goal, the only such score tallied by a conference team this season. Bradford bowed to Toulon 38-0 at the county seat field, to put the worst blot on the traditional calendar. The gridders lost a heart-breaker to Chilli 12-7 in which Bradford led 7-6, thanks to Law- son's accurate toe and the Ault-Smith aerial combination, not to mention the 54 ATHLETICS Left to Right-First Row--Dale Nelson, David Malone, Jay Hickey, Bernard Ca- hill, Jim Austin, Glenn Rinkenberger, David Brown. Second Row-Junior Ault, Robert Kidd, Roy Ehnle, John Lawson, John Scott, Verne Smith, Jim Cahill. Third Row-Robert Finnegan-Mgr., Earl Hawkins, Don Murphy, Bill Kelly, Robert Driscoll, Jack Rinkenberger, Donald Cook, Phil Code, 'Bernard McKean, Robert Lee, Jack Cox, Howard Moody, Benny Pettegrew, Jiinior Fosdick, Chester Gru- baugh. yard quarter-back sneak by Ault. In the two season round-ups at home, again Lady luck wasn't there, as Bradford dropped a conversion victory to the Galva Wildcats in 14-13. A fumble in the end zone, gave Galva an automatic six points and the game. In the season finals and also home- coming here, Wyoming and Bradford bat- tled to a scoreless tie in the mud for three periods, but in the final chapter, Britting- hiam plowed his way for two touchdowns and one point as Wyoming carried away the Homecoming battle 13-0. Next year's prospects look favorable for the locals as only three lettermen will graduate. These three, Bob Kidd, Bill Kelly, and Verne Smith, who have fought the grid battles for the Panthers the last time, will be missed in next year's season. TRACK Hungry for a Stark County or Black- hawk title in the cinder tnail sport, the Panther fleet-footed track candidates will try to stop the draught that has been hanging over Bradford for several years in this sport. Last year two meets were held here at home, but this y'ear both events, the Stark County and the Blackhawk Meet, will be held at Galva and Toulon. However, one or two triangular or dual meets may be scheduled here for the local fans. Besides the two large meets, the local squad will probably be entered in the Galva and Geneseo Rleays, and in the District Meet at Peoria. Several lettermen are returning this year in track but, as in football and bas- ketball, many seniors' berths of last year must be filled in drawing together a squad for this year's competitors. Seniors Ambitious SENIORS AMBITIONS AUTOGRAPH Pat Camey-Dress Designer Helen Craig-Model Elaine Dennison-Housewife Bob Doll-Sailor Bob Finnegan-Referee Rosella Harney-Join WAVES Ruthe Hickey-Join WAVES Sally Hotchkiss-Radio Speech Work Dorothy Johnson-Bookkeeper Bill Kelly-Machinist Bob Kidd-Modern Farmer Ronald Lindley-Telegraph Operator Dana Mannon-Scientist Joyce Perkins-Secretary Ann Rees-Dramatic Teacher Carol Rinkenberger-Aviatrix Ruby Roark-Receptionist Verne Smith-Army Major Framcis Stange-Modern Farmer Bette Swearingen-Model Angela Tumbleson-Secretary Willis Vaughn-Farmer Mary Votava--Secretary 57 CALENDAR Aug. 28-First day of school. The The teachers didn't assign any work for the evening, but just wait kids! Aug. 29--Classes and hard work begin. 'Nuff said. Aug. 30-The freshmen are still trying to find their class rooms. Aug. 31-Oh! Vacation already! An- nual Bradford Horse Show gives the stu- dents and faculty a break. Sept. 4-Football practice begins. Nice looking bunch of guys. ' Sept. 5-Everyone is getting acquainted with the teachers. It really isn't such an awful task. Sept. 6-Class elections and club elec- tions are well under way today. Since our S. C. President has left we have to elect a new one. Sept. 7-Two separate conventions were held for S. C. President. Sept. 8-Every one says vote for Fin- negan and everyone else says vote for Tumbleson. Whew! Nominations Mon- day-Election-Wednesday. Sept. 11-Elaine Dennison, Angela Tumbieson, and Bob Finnegan were nomi- nated for S. C. President today. Sept. 12-What with poster, signs, etc., etc. the Student Council Campaign has reached the climax today. Tomorrow tells the story! Thespians held a meeting to- nite and viewed the movies of their past dramatic efforts. Sept. 13-Everything quieted down to- day and Angela was elected President. Bob Doll, Sally and Theresa Anne are the cheer leaders. Sept. 14-Today the freshmen learned of what is in store for them tomorrow. Sept. 15--We lost to Dunlap 19-0. The freshies really were cute. Mrs. Traugh, we've got some pretty good vocalists, don't you think? The party tonight was very entertaining to everyone lexcept the freshies? ? ?J Now they are one of us. Sept. 18---These days are just too long,- so many refresh themselves by regular naps. Beauty? Sept. 19-The girls are shooting arrows in P. E. but it seems they spend more time hunting for them than shooting. Sept. 20--Dana Joe is Vice-President of S. C. by popular vote of the S. C. Sept . 21-Chemistry class made ac- quaintance with the lab and it looks very promising! Sept. 22-Beat Knoxville 12-6. This game showed Miss McElwain that Brad- ford was better than Knoxville. Sept. 25-Oh, well, Mondays only come once a week. Sept. 26-Several members of the stu- dent body spent the evening in swimming at the y and hitch hiking. Sept. 27-The girls have a new member of the P. E. class. Bob Finnegan is well known there for his soft, sweet, informa- tive phrase, Strike 3. You're out! Sept. 28-Student Council presented ac- tivity ticke-ts to eighth graders. Sept. 29-Played Wethersfield and lost. Representatives of the S. C. attended a. so- cial event in Princeton? Oct. 2-Physics is really getting tough, five people are expecting F's. Oct. 3-The Bookkeeping class really had a time today! No one could get any- thing to come out right. How about it, Smith? Details! Oct. 4-Oh! We learn something every day. Bob Finnegan is a Democrat! Oct. 5-Chemistry and Physics lab real- ly got under Way. Oct. 6-W. traveled to Walnut today and were beaten 26-10. Tonight the Home Ec. Club and F. F. A. initiated the new comers. Oct. 9-Please Miss Mullan, it's too cold to go outside to play! Oct. 10-Pat Camey was suddenly and unexpectedly requested to leave English class. Oct. 11-The seniors are endeavoring to divulge in one of the illustrious works of Shakespeare- sNamely Macbeth, Oct. 12-World History class learned that Columbus discovered America on this date in 1492. Groans of woe are heard. First report cards received. Oct. 13-Friday the 13th. Lucky for us because there was no school because of teachers instituteg unlucky because we lost to Chilli 12-7. Oct. 16-Several yellow slips were seen today. Ducky didn't get home early enough last night or was it this morning? Oct. 17-I am sure that Miss Vanzant doesn't fully appreciate the intelligence of her Latin class. Oct. 18-These 5th hour social hours are really fun, eh? Oct. 19-Religion classes again today. If you heard the seniors running around and asking, Is that a da.gger which I see before me? thev really are still sane. lt is just a quotation from Shakespeare! Oct. 20-At our Pep meeting today Coach Taylor explained the principals of football to the school. It was interesting to freshmen and seniors alike. Thank you, Coach! We really took a beating at Toulon tonight 38-0! Now really fellows! ! Oct. 23-Miss Vanzant had a class of very intelligent Latin students after school tonight. We had a fire drill 4th hour again. Cleared the building in 50 seconds flat. Play rehearsals begin. Oct. 24-Topsy has his mother save all the little pieces of soap so he can use them on Hallowe'en. Now, Topsy, you bet- ter be careful what you do with it. Oct. 25-Miss Mullan left for home after receiving word of her mother's death. Our sympathy, Miss Mullan. Oct. 26-Class meetings, S. C. Meetings, etc. and everyone is very busy making Homecoming plans. Fuertges, Green, and CALENDAR Malone held a reunion in the library 5th period. Dancing class was started today. Oct. 27-We did somewhat better but lost again at Galva 13-14. The faculty threw a party tonight for the students. Let's have more! Oct. 30-Juniors received class rings to- day. They sure look nice. Oct. 31-Play practices are going strong. Nov.1-Someone's wagon was seen parked in front of the door this morning. Wonder who did it? Been having some pretty hot discussions in History, but un- able to carry them over into English. Nov. 2-Everyone is busy building their projects that we are having in place of floats. Nov. 3-After being ticd 0-0 for most of the game, we lost. The Homecoming was very successful and the projects all looked very nice. The King and Queen of the evening were Pat Camey and Verne Smith. They were elected after a furious hunt for some more money to put us ahead of the juniors. Nov. 6-Rainy and cloudy, a typical blue Monday. Nov. 7--An election was held at school today to teach us how to vote properly and also to determine whether the ma- jority of us think it is time for a change or not. Dewey won lat school, that is! Finnegan and Carroll are supremely hap- py. Roosevelt again, and again, and again, and AGAIN! ! ! Nov. 8-Student Council began work on a constitution. Ncv. 9- Everyone is collecting and paying off election bets. Had class meet- ings today. The S64 question? Where was Verne Smith? Nov. 10-We like to rehearse that touching scene at play practice between Junior and Lilah. Nov. 13-Doll, late for school this morn- ing. It must be Monday. Nov. 14-1-'osters about the school warn all elijubull bachelors to beware. Nov. 15-Miss Vanzant graciously post- poned our Latin test! What a relief! Nov. 16-Junior party! Every girl got her man! Nov. 17-Another day of Freedom! In- stitute. Nov. 20-Oh! Gee why didn't we study harder. Grades go on report cards! Nov. 21--Senior play, Almost Sum- mer was a big success, but oh heck, we wanted Egg white and the Seven Yolks. Nov. 22-Thanksgiving vacation begins. Don't eat too much turkey kids! Nov. 27-Several students turn up mlss- ing-! Too much turkey. Nov. 28-Our chemists made chlorine gas and beng none too careful let some of it escape. Oh, well. We weren't hungry anyway. Nov. 29-This was just one of those dull days. Nov. 30-First edition of the dancing class was held. On -school time, too! Dec. 1-Only 25 more days kids. Better be good! Dec. 4-That history room was pretty cold today. How can we concentrate on Jackson's administration? Dec. 5-What period is chorus? Where is the schedule? I knew it w0uldn't be the right period anyway. Dec. 6-It is. now only 19. days until' Christmas. You had better be on your best behavior now! Dec. 7-Hostesses wanted! Blackhawk dinnr held here. Dec. 8-Wyoming there. We lost 23-42. Dec. 11-It is Monday again. As usual there were some yellow slips given to the kids who dont get up ontime. Dec. 12-Weather man gets the Christ- mas spirit and gives us a day's vacation. We always did ibve the snow? We played Dunlap and the final score was, Dunlap 47 and Bradford 23. Dec. 13-Anyone interested in learning the theoretical distance from Heaven to Hell, see Dana Ma.nnon. Dec. 14-They have been having some pretty interesting discussions in English of late. It seems as though the senior girls have been eating in Home Ec. again. Dec. 15-Walnut won the game 38 to 23. Dec. 18-Naughty! Naughty! Can't you find something -better than driving your car around the flagpole? Dec. 19-We won the Wyanet game 45- 34. Dec. 20-Overheard in freshman Home Ec. class Oh, Miss Wetzel, come quick, the soups getting bigger than the pot! Dec. 21-Girls went caroling tonight and enjoyed a chili supper. Nothing like being ready to sleep when you get home is there tMrs. Traugh?J Dec. 22-Vacation begins. Santa Claus disguised as Bernie Cahill visited the party. The Student-Faculty game drew a big crowd, buft proved that the students can hold their own, yet. Jan. 2-Back again! At least we had one day to recover! Jan. 3-Oh hum! time for another va- cation. Jan. 4-During the S. C. meeting today we were given permission to begin gen- erating our own power. Well kids? ? ! Jan. 5-Busses stayed for the game. We lost 30-45 to Galva, Jan. 8-Arthur is promising the Seniors a harder semester in History! ' Jan. 9-Bemie Cahill late for school. Car won't start. Jan. 10-Why is it that so many cars will not start the next morning after a basketball game? Jan. 11-Exams are being taken today and tomorrow. No Comment Please! Jan. 12-Another hectic week has passed. Freedom for 2 days. CALENDAR Jan. 15-Grades went on cards tonight. Many students make new resolutions. Jan, 16-Several students are disagree- ing with the faculty in regard to citizen- ship grades aren't they Bob? Jan. 17-Who used up all the glue in shop? Jan. 18-Happy birthday to you, Mr. Hanson. A real live cave man visited us today and gave an interesting talk on caves. Jan. 19-Basketball game at Toulon. We lost the game and the final score was 34-21. There was a dance after the game. Jan. 22-Bonny is tottering around in a new pair of specs. The better to see you with, she says. Jan. 23-Mr. Arthur: Helen, name the colonies. Helen C.: Shall I name them in order or skip around? Mr. Arthur: I think it would be better if you stood still. Jan. 24-South bus came in late again this morning. Why are they always so fortunte to be late? Jan. 25-East bus late this morning. Too bad they can't all get together. Jan. 26-Busses stayed in for the Wyo- ming game. We won the game 27-24. There was a dance after the game. Jan. 29-Blue Monday again. As us- ual several were tardy. Jan. 30-It will be a dull day in History when Bernie Cahill comes on time! Jan. 31-An unsuccessful attempt to start a jam session was made by the band today. Feb. 1-Class meetings were held to- day. We hear the Juniors have very in- telligent ones as befits the best class in school. Feb. 2-Bernie C. late again! Busses stayed up for the game. We led the whole game only to be beaten in the last three minutes by 1 point 37-38! Isn't it terrible? Nice dance afterwards. Feb. 5-We hear that Pat C. is good at giving impromptu speeches. Feb. 6-- Take out a half-sheet cf paper and write- Oh, gee! I forgot all about that assignment in English! Feb. 7-Jack Burrows forgot to bring his pencil and book to English class again today. You have a poor memory, don't you Jack? Feb. 8-We understand a certain Sr. boy is having trouble deciding whether to stay home nights and study or not! A noted lecture was given to the girls' P. L. class today. Feb. 9-Traveled to Galva and lost. Better luck next time, boys! Feb. 12-Been shot yet? The pho- tographer is here and everyone has on his best bib and tucker. Bob Finnegan must have been tired. We also had a vis- ibor in History, Harry Traugh. Feb. 13-Ducky overslept and came to school at noon. Well that's better than not coming at all, isn't it? We beat Wyanet 56-41 as both Verne and Roy scored 18 points. A few of the boys turned in on a wrestling match on the way home. Rugged, wasn't it? Feb. 14-Valentines party this after- noon. I'm sure everyone agrees that the freshmen entertained us well and I trust that you got the Valentine you looked for! ? Feb. 15-Juniors enter upon Shakes- peare's works. Poor Bill! ! ! Feb. 16--Mixed chorus met again to- day. Sounds nice doesn't it? Busses stayed for the game with Wethersfield followed by a dance. Feb. 19-Oh! Oh! did you forget that proposition for today, Jim? Feb. 20-Arthur: What oan't the United States repeal? Carroll: Bananas! Feb. 21-Regional Tourney in Kewanee last night. Lots of cars didn't start this morning. Feb. 22- Six weeks end is drawing nigh. Better begin reciting in History or else! - Feb. 23-Busses stay up again for the game with Toulon. Another dance. Sev- eral fellows go home early to get some sleep. Feb. 26-Doll says he is going to im- provise a calendar without Mondays. Feb. 27-Who are the two referees 6th and 7th periods? Could it be Carroll and Finnegan? Feb. 28--Now listen fellows! That didn't smell like spring flowers in the lab this morning. Mar. 1-March comes in like a lamb. Mar. 2-Boys' P. E. class all wrapped up in their first-aid work. Mar. 5--Murphy suddenly extracted from class. Mar. 6-F. F. A. Public Speaking Con- test tonight. Where's Bradford's shining light? Mar. 7-English room strafed again by Joe and his cub, Mar. 8-Athletic Banquet. Mar. 9-Everyone anxiously awaiting the arrival of state tourney tickets. Mar. 12-Murphy has his calendar marked. Eleven more weeks till school is out. Mar. 13--What happened to the coke bottle collector? He shouldn't be getting spring fever so soon. Mar. 14---Nelson sends noon-hour lis- teners into hysterical laughter with some anecdotes of Peoria accompanied by fa- cial expressions. Mr. 15-Class meetings were held to- day. The seniors discussed their trip to Chicago and made plans. Mar. 16--Minor tremor felt throughout school lst period. Mr. Taylor must have left the Chemistry class to themselves for a few minutes. Mar. 19-Paper staff had an especially tough time getting news out this morning. CALENDAR Always leaving things until the last min- ute! Mar. 20-Who was eating cough drops in Mixed Chorus today? For more in- formation ask Dale Nelson! Mar. 21-Riot in the library which soon spread to the adjoining History room and lab. Mar. 22-Well let's make up our minds, is it Religion or class meetings today? Mar. 23vEverybody restless. They're even looking as far ahead as next Friday for a vacation. Mar. 26-Murph didn't feel Iike typing this morning anyway. Mar. 27-Finnegan, Mannon, Carroll, and Doll make joint protest in Tviixed Chorus that everyone sings off-key but them. Mar. 28-Latin II had a Monday morning lesson on Wednesday. Mar. 28-Bob Finnegan forgot to take his red pencil to Bookkeeping again to- day. It is a good thing Ruby sits near him so he can borrow hers. Mar. 30--Joyous news! NO SCHOOL! Apr. 2-Mr. Arthur and Kidd at it again. This may develop into a Lincoin- Douglas affair. Apr. 3-Mixed Chorus came close to being turned into just ia girls' chorus. Apr. 4-Easter dance. Finnegan and Carroll drink gallons of coke after ab- staining all during Lent. Apr. 5-You can tell that graduation is near by the increased recitations in U. S. History. Apr. 6-Why does play practice last so long at night? It seems as though some didn't get home very early. Apr. 9-Jim Cahill couldn't stand Chemistry, Geometry, and Latin II all in a row, finally dozed off with 15 minutes still left in Latin. Apr. 10-'Report cards. Couldn't you ju-st hear the alibis being milled over as the kids started home? Apr. 11-Sally was late again this morning. Play practice again last night and also dress rehearsal. Apr. 12-Junior play tonight. Swell scenery and swell play-that's the Juniors for you. Apr. 15-For some reason or other ev- erybody is going to the Hub tomorrow night. h Apr. 16-It seems as if everyone is getting Spring Fever. Apr. 17-Blackhawk Choral Festival was here. Didn't know there were so many talented singers. Apr. 18-Finnegan held up telephone communicafiors with Toulon for approxi- mately BQ hour. Business, of course. Apr. 19-English II class become small- er as Miss McElwain cracks down. Apr. 20-HAPPY day! It is Friday at last. Apr. 23-Rained today. They always say April showers bring May flowers. Apr. 24-Jack Carroll and Dana casu- ally left school 7th period to go through the drudgeries of flying. Apr. 25-A disaster! ! Finnegan runs out of writing paper in History today. Oh well, he didn't want to take the quip any- way. Apr. 26-Several students not in study- ing mood today. Crowded in the office wasn't it? Apr. 27-Galva relays. Sure was a big crowd! The senior girls were seen on the other side of tne field selling potato chips. anyway that was their excuse. Apr. 30-Phelp's furlough anxiously be- ing awaited. May 1-Kidd must be mellowing as he draws near'graduation. He even agreed with Finnegan to the stunned surprise of all present in History. May 2-I't's a tradition started by Har- ney to say hereg final tests only prayers will save us now. May 3q.Tay Hickey hands in his Latin Valentine due sometime in February. Better late than never. May 4--Blackhawk track meet in Galva. . May 7-Mannon seen today looking longingly at the lab. . It won't be long, says Mannon, and tears run down his worn cheeks as he thinks of the charac- ters who have gone through the old lab. May 8-Track meet with Toulon today. Everyone has anxiously been awaiting this meet. May 9-Juniors are already getting that senior feeling! Question is: is it good orbad? May 10-All of the seniors are trying to get out of school early. They have been running around with those slips of paper trying to get all of the teachers to sign them. Poor Bookkeeping students! May 11-Some under classmen are working hard for that much needed credit. 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