Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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First row—left to right-. Joe I.audcrback, Carol Whittaker, Lincoln Phillips, Gary Best, .Margery Smith, Ralph Kingdom Gary Lanoue, .Miss Stew art, sponsor. Second row: Mr. Bride, sponsor, Joyce Townc, Fred Dungan, Donald Banc, Andy Hauk, Mars’ Lou Nauman, Mr. Cox, sponsor. Third row: Gerry Camp, Jeannette Schmitt, David Joos, Gene F.mcrick, Ronnie Stables, Pat Johnson, Jeanne Clark. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Probably the happiest time in the lives of eighteen “timid” freshmen, was in September, 1949, when we entered the halls of B.H.S. After spending a few weeks getting acquainted with the faculty, we held our first class meeting, selecting Margery Smith as President; Gary Best as Vice-President; Lincoln Phillips as Treasurer; and David Joos as Secretary. Chosen to lead and guide us during our first year were Mr. Hamman and Mr. Kimble. In September the class was initiated, and in March, they were host at an all school party. The entire class participated in a hilarious program. The day after school closed, the class went on a picnic at Glen Oak Park. Everyone had a chance to play baseball, cat, swim, and watch a movie. In September of 1950 we again entered B. H.S., this time with more confidence. At our first class meeting we elected Lincoln Phillips as President; Ralph kingdom Tice President; David Joos, Treasurer; and Fred Dungan, Secretary. Mr. Hamman, and Mr. Lauderdale were our capable advisors for the year. Our job of initiating the Freshman proved to be a large task considering that there were 33 Freshmen and only 18 Sophomores. In August, 1951, a larger group of Juniors entered B.H.S.; our class had increased to 20 members. This was our big year, so we elected very capable leaders: Gary Best, President, Ralph Kingdon, Vice-President; Lincoln Phillips, Secretary; and Margery Smith, Treasurer. Our class sponsors were Miss Stewart, Mr. Bride, and Mr. Cox. In November we produced the play “Cheaper by the Dozen”, setting a record for ticket sales. In November we got our class rings, making us a proud class indeed. The beginning of the New Year found our class losing three of its members, among them our class Secretary. Jeanne Clark took up the responsible office of Secretary after Lincoln Phillips left. In February Joan Lyons was added, making our class stand at eighteen. On February 15, the juniors were hosts at a semi-formal, Valentine Ball. Freddie Stevens provided the entertainment for the evening. The Junior class published the school paper “Camerette throughout the second semester. Several members entered in speech and essay contests during the year. We are all looking forward to one last and greatest year at B.H.S. ONE MORE CHANCE

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GIVE ME SOMETHING TO REMEMBER YOU BY CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1952, licing of sound mind and judgment, do hereby establish, ordain and publish this to be our last will and testament, declaring all other such instruments to be null and void. To the school as a whole we bequeath our school spirit, our ambition to take on responsibilities and our enduring ability to sec these undertakings through to completion. To the faculty we bequeath our untiring efforts at new things and our patience which will be needed with future Senior classes. To the Juniors, we leave our ability to look innocent when presenting an excuse to a teacher, our lockers by the front door, and our ability to handle all school affairs. To the sophomores we bequeath our ability to keep things moving and busy around the halls of B.H.S. To the freshmen we bequeath our high courage and doubled fists to defend themselves from anyone who wants to take advantage of them. To Mr. Atwater we leave our gratitude and thanks for all his help and encouragement. To Mr. Lauderdale we bequeath our wonderful voices and “off-kev” instruments for future hands. To Mr. Bride we bequeath the lab equipment and the skeleton for his family closet. To Mrs. Mitchell we bequeath any red pencils we have of hers and 6,503 feet of adding machine tape we used in bookkeeping. To Mr. Cox we leave our ability to run the Family Night suppers and any extra projects the boys may have. To Miss Stewart we leave any gum wrappers or ice cream sticks she may find in the drawers of the I lome Ec. tables. To Mrs. Beattie we bequeath our ability to say “ain't” and not feel self-conscious. To Miss Bragg we leave a typewriting erasure to help on those long business letters. To Mr. I lamman we bequeath any A's or B's we received in Math to distribute among future classes. To Mr. Lober we leave the Elmwood trophy and with it our hopes for winning first place next year. To the following individuals, whom we consider most in need, we hereby will and bequeath whatever we can possibly spare. I, Michaclin Antonacci, do hereby will and bequeath my position as president of F.H.A. to Mary Nauman in exchange for her older brother. I, Barbara Arbogast, do hereby will and bequeath my sense of humor, but not my men, to Shirley Tucker. I, John Best, do hereby will and bequeath my position as president to Joe Laudcrback and my black hair and brown eyes to Jimmy Johnson. I, Barbara Bradley, do hereby will and bequeath my small waist to Mary Ann Coon and my rides in a blue Plymouth to anyone who will wait for a soldier. I, Donna Clark, do hereby will and bequeath my makeup to Yvonne Keel and Leo to anyone who can match his temper. I, Harriett Clark, do hereby will and bequeath my ambition to be a nurse to Mary Emerick. I, Lorcnc Courtrighr, do hereby w ill and bequeath my size 12 figure and cheerleading suit to Sandra MeGava. I, Shirley Culbertson, do hereby will and bequeath my liking for Democracy to Gerry Camp and my short hair to Margery Smith. I, Gerald Doran, do hereby will and bequeath my mean tricks to Barr Nelson, and Marilyn to anyone who can get her away from me. I, Betty Emerick, do hereby will and bequeath my height and blond hair to Sharon Stables. 1, Delmar Hasselbachcr, do hereby will and bequeath my job as delivery boy to Robert McCoy and my motorcycle to anyone who can afford to keep it running. 1, LeRoy Johnson, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to be absent once a week to Gary Best. I, Nancy Knight, do hereby will and bequeath my horn rimmed glasses to Gene Emerick and my chair in bookkeeping to David Joos. I, Eileen Notzkc, do hereby will and bequeath my position on the honor roll to Tommy T ucker and my curly hair to Karen Mulvancy. I, Wilma Peters, do hereby will and bequeath my theme song “My Buddy” to Iris Blackwell and Mary Reed. I, Marilyn Phillips, do hereby will and bequeath my neatness and sweet, calm voice to Pat Welch. I, Richard Schmitt, do hereby will and bequeath my attachment to girls to Ronald Compton and my red hair to Beverly Slocum. 1. Robert Short, do hereby w ill and bequeath my many trips to Elmwood to anyone who thinks he can handle the girls. I, Marilyn Tucker, as my interest is in J. D., do will and bequeath it to No one. I, Sondra Welch, do hereby will and bequeath my ability to write book reports and English themes to Robert Catton. I, Charlotte Woodrow, do hereby will and bequeath my understanding of Math to Hampton Smith and my ability to get along with everyone to Mary Bantz. Lastly; we hereby nominate and appoint Humphrey Bogart and Jane Russell, to be executors without bond, of this our last will and testament. CLASS OF 1952 In witness whereof we have hereto subscribed our names and affixed our seal this twenty-third day of May in the year of our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-two. Nancy Knight John Best Delmar Hasselbachcr Shirley Culbertson Marilyn Phillips 14

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First row—left to right: Joyce Porter, Donna Duffv, Ilene Bleichner, Mary Reed, Jerry Adams, Norma Powers, Karen Mulvanev, Shirley Tucker, Iris Blackwell, Sandra McGava. Secotid row: Sponsor, M. I'. Hamman, Robert McCoy, Marv Maher, Mary Anne Coon, Mary Lou Banrz, Lois Meyer, Mary Lmcrick, Beverly Slocum, Wanda Coulter, Helen Turner, Thomas McGava, sponsor, Rov Laudcrdaic. Third row: Lddie Bradley, Tony Antonacci, Benny Johnson, Hampton Smith, Charles Courtrighr, Ronald Compton, Billy Goetze, Harold Camp, Donald Howe, Raymond Mills. sophomore class history September 5, 1950, was a redlctter day in the life of each member of the Freshman class, for we had reached the first of four stepping stones. Unacquainted as we were with high school procedure, we succeeded in holding our first class meeting. For our officers we chose Jerry Adams as President; Dale McBeth, Vice-President; Norma Powers, Secretary; and LeRoy Burks as Treasurer. Our class advisors were Miss Stigall and Mr. Dittus. The inevitable Freshman Initiation rolled around and with it came laughter for the upper classmen and grief for the “Freshies”. As the end of the school year drew near we made plans for a picnic at Lake Storey. We carried our plans out very successfully. When school reopened in September of 1951, we reached our second stepping stone with just a little more prestige at our command. We elected as our leaders Jerry Adams as President, Norma Powers as Vice-President, Mary Reed as Secretary, and Karen Mulvanev as Treasurer. To advise us in our activities were Mr. Hamman and Mr. Lauderdale. W e initiated the Freshmen with the traditional ceremony given us in our first year. At the “Senior I lop” we were well represented by our King and Queen, Billy Goetze and Karen Mulvanev. Soon after the Senior-sponsored dance we had a class party, consisting of a chili supper followed by a movie in Elmwood. Our class shows its talent by having a sophomore representative in virtually ever extra-curricular organization or activity in school. We, the class of “54”, are anxiously awaiting our entrance into B.H.S. as juniors. We believe next year will be the greatest thus far w and look forward to making it a great success. SWEET VIOLETS 16