Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

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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

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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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First roiv-left to right: Sponsor, Mrs. Beattie. Sharon Stables. Mart Maher, Mary F.lla Cox, Janice Joos, Jo Ann N'auman, Bcckv McClain, sponsor, Mr. Lober. Second row. Ed Duffy, Jeanie Haves, Carol Mever, Pat Welch, Alan' Stambaugh, Judy I.anoue, Yvonne Keel, Dick Heinz. Third row: Roger Best, Charles Cluskcy, Charles Kcllstadt, Robert Catton, Toney Helton, Jim Coon, Tommy Tucker, Jim Johnson, Frank Kingdon. FRESII MAN CLASS IIISTORY August 29, 1951, twenty-five freshmen students slipped into the doors of Brimficld High School to learn what they could. Later in the year they had a class meeting to elect: President, Mary Ella Cox; Vice-President, Janice Joos; Secretary, Jo Ann Nau-man; Treasurer, Martin Maher. The class advisors were Mrs. Beattie and Mr. Lober. Soon the Sophomores initiated this class, requiring some horrible costumes and innumerable stunts. There were several Freshman students in the following activities in ’51 and ’52. Athletics: Martin Maher, Frank Kingdon, Edward Duffy, Roger Best, Toney Helton, Charles Cluskcy. Band: Carol Meyer, Richard Heinz, Mary Ellen Cox. F.F.A.: Roger Best, Charles Cluskey, James Coon, James Johnson, Martin Maher, Frank Kingdon, Charles Kcllstadt. Girls Chorus: Jean Haves, Janice Joos, Carol .Meyer, Yvonne Keel, Mary Stambaugh, Sharon Stables, Jo Ann Nauman, Mary Ella Cox. All girls belonged to F.H.A. Charles Kcllstadt was manager for rhe basketball team. Richard Heinz was the reporter for the Camerette. The Freshman had a wiener roast and attended a show in Elmwood one evening in the first semester. Early in the second semester they had a skating party. Three students left Brimfield during the year and are attending Peoria Schools. T hey were Janet Porter, Judy Lanoue, and Sally Sorenberger. 17 TOO YOUNG