Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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.ne -ass of 1 48, looking back over our experiences In Brlxfield : .igrv fl-d t'iat we would not excnange t...pRe four years for anytning. Tne first memory picture that coes to our minds Is, of course, res liman lnl Ip :lon. Tnere were tne funny costumes, tne parade through town, and tne ‘aln event at nignt wnen everyone na 1 to go tnrougn tne 1 lne. During tne first montn of sc.nool we elected our officers for tne year. They were President, Petty Howe; vice President, YUladean Peln-nart; Secretary and Treasurer, Joe Brldson, In December we presented tne traditional Cnristmas party vitn the al of our sponsor, Mr. Dossey. We rememoer esoeclally tne c.nicken and cheese sandwiches whlcn we served for refreshments. Soon after we returned to school as Sophomores we sponsored the Initiation party with Mr. Prasrer's able assistance. Our officers for that year were President, erna Edvards; lce President, Ward Harding; Secretary, Patricia Dungan; nn’ treasurer, erta Slocum. Then during our Junior yes ve really began to show a little prominence. Our first accomplishment vac the presentation of tne play, Where's Grandma? , wnich added a tidy sum to our treasury. In tne srrir.g we took a trio to S» r4. gf leld and Mew Salem with our social studies teacher, Mr. Blackford. Our officers for tnat year were President, Ward Harding; ,flce President, Joe Brldson; Secretary, Mary Mott; and Treasurer, Willadean Heiria t. Our sponsor was Mrs. Speer. May brought us to tne close of anotner year but not before we had feted tne Seniors at the Junior-3enlor Prom. This will long remain one of our most distinct rremorles. The gym wap decorated sp e Sailor s Paradise with p small boat. In tne center, rooep, lanterns, and life savers around tne sides, deck chairs In tne corners, blue and vnlte streamers overhead, a a gangplank from tne nail to the deck”. In t .e bow of tne boat tnere was a bououet of red roses presented by the parents of Darlene Sol enberrer, our deceased classmate. This yea’ ,re nave thoroughly en.pye oartles given by tne other classes ae well a the Thanksgiving party and June In January dance sponsored by our own class. The Seniors who are members of tne second year tyring class have published tne monthly naper, Hl-Llg.ot, and all Seniors have helped to publish the Spectator. Cur offices tils year were President, Colleen Benrett; vice Presided Jonn Watters; Secretary, ettv Howe; and Treasurer, Duane Turner. Our class advisor va - r r. Ted. In April the cl no presented tne play Spring Fever , It was the aim of tne Seniors and Miss StlgalJ our director, to make this play as successful as our Junior one. In May it was our turn to take tne plncep of honor at tne Junior-Senior Prom and enjoy one la«t party as students at Brlmfleld Hien. Then on tne 27tn of May ve donned those cherished cans and gowns wnich we worked four years to attain and walked up tne aisle to receive our of--eur alma mater, B.H.S.

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■y.-.vmtf’ r THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE CLASS OF '48 We, the undersigned members of the Senior Class of 1948, being sound In both minds and bodies, do hereby make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament. That we do declare all former codicils, covenants, and instruments maae, declared, and published by us to be null and void. The present covenant being, to-wlt: ARTICLE ONE Section I; To the long suffering faculty, we bequeath peace of mind forevermore. Section II: To tne Juniors, we bequeath our ability to look Innocent when we hand a teacner an excusq our seats In the study hall, and our superior and dignified manner In dealing with the teachers and underclassmen. Section III: To the sophomores, we bequeath our ability to keep our eyes shut and our mouths open. Section Iv: To the freshmen, we bequeath our stiff upper lips and fists wltn which to defend themselves from the sophomores. Section V: To Mr. Test, we bequeath hair dye for all the gray hair added by any future senior classes. Section VI: To Miss Jones, we bequeath our fine singing voices. Section VII:- To Mr. Brasmer, we bequeath any unbroken laboratory equipment. Section VIII: To Miss Knussman, we bequeath our ability to speak In 5th hour study hall without raising our hands. Section IX: To Mr. Jones, we bequeath any available Horae Ec. girls to Ag. III. Section X: To Miss Stlgall, we bequeatn our wads of chewing gum that we left under our seats In the English room. Section XI: To Mr. Bushman, we bequeatn our sound knowledge of world affairs. Section XII: To Mrs. Atherton, we bequeath our appreciation for ner patience In trying to teach us Commercial subjects.' Section XIII: To the following Individuals we do severally be- queath our prized possessions, hereinafter mentioned: I, Colleen Bennett, do will and bequeath my many rides In a '42 Ford to Mary Blacxmore and my small waist to Betty Maher. I, Pat Dungan, do will and bequeath my cheerleading dress to Leila Hauk and my oversize class ring to anybody who will take a risk with a red head. I, Ward Harding, do will and bequeath my basketDall suit to Pete Bayslngar and my sweet personality to Charlie Turner. I, Leona Heinz, do will and bequeath my shy and dignified manner to Mary Lou Carter and my soft voice to Earlene Collins. I, Betty Howe, do will and bequeath my ambition to be a nurse to Esther Hines and- my many brothers to Betty White. I, Ruth Knight, do will and bequeath my blond hair and pretty blue eyes to Evelyn Bayslngar. I, Yvonne Lanoue, do will and bequeath my boyfriends to the dateless gals of B.H.9. and my dish washer to Wilma Turner who might need his help In the near future. I, Homer Lauderbach, do will and bequeath my nickname Tex and my beautiful bass voice to Menno Johnson. I, Mary Mott, do will and bequeath my height to Mary Lou Courtrlght and ray neatness to Bob Voorhees. I, David Myers, do will and bequeath my old run-down Ford to Jim Reed and my photograpnlc ability to Mr. Bushman. I, Bob Pacey, do will and bequeath my excess dates to Rollle Pennington and sweet Sue to Bill Da,y. I, Bob Porter, do will and bequeath my position as Captain of the B.H.S. Redcoats to Javls and my assistance at home to George Wagner. I, Wllladean Relnnart, do will and bequeath my brother, Dick to Billie Jo Chase and my Physics Lab. Book to Suraan Lanoue. I, Dorothy Short, do will and bequeath my neighbor boy friend to one of the Klckapoo girls since he spends most of his time there. I, Berta Slocum, do will and bequeath my cheerleading dress to Verna Bayslngar and that Maher boy to any one that thinks he Is as nandsome as I do. I, virgll Traver, do will and bequeath my ability to carry six In my coupe to anyone who thinks he can do better.