Brimfield High School - Spectator Yearbook (Brimfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

Published by THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1954 Editor................Norma Lee Powers Assistant Editor.....Charles Courtright Business Manager..........Harold Camp Advertising Manager....Karen Mulvancv Advisor.............. Barbara Mitchell ItRIMFIELD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL Youth is not a time of life - -it is a state of mind. Nobody grows old by merely living a number of years; people grow old only by deserting their ideals. Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up enthusiasm wrinkles the soul. Worry, doubt, self-distrust, fear and despair—these are the long, long years that bow the head and turn the growing spirit back to dust. Whether seventy or sixteen, there is in every being’s heart the love of wonder, the sweet amazement at the stars and the starlike things and thoughts, the undaunted challenge of events, the unfailing childlike appetite for what next, and the joy and the game of life. You arc as young as your faith, as old as your doubt; as young as your self-confidence, as old as your fear; as young as your hope, as old as your despair. —Samuel Uliman. 95462 Always Willing To Help With deep gratitude and sincere appreciation for her kindness in guiding us in the production of this yearbook, we the Senior Class of 1954, wish to dedicate this edition of the Spectator to our friend and advisor, Mrs. Barbara Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell has been outstanding as a business teacher as well as an advisor during the three years she has been at Brimfield. Her natural interest in young people, and her genuine friendliness stand out as an inspiration to all students. • A- V You Are Now One of Us On the evening of October 9, the Sophomore Class sponsored the annual Freshmen Initiation. The formal initiation climaxed a three-day round of activities. In the early evening the (ircen Freshmen provided the community of Brimfield with a parade in costumes. Each Freshman wore a different costume, which had been suggested by the Sophomore Class. After the Freshmen had returned from the parade to the high school, they accommodated the student body by performing various stunts. Some of these stunts were: dunking for pears, and giving each other lim-berger facials. The Freshmen were now full-fledged high-schoolers. TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Dial 2641 Brimfield The Hoo Doo Fantasy j Friday, November 13, spelled superstition for some people, but it proved to be a very successful evening for the Senior Talent Show and Dance. arious students and faculty members participated in the entertainment. Majorettes bdith Cecil. .Marilyn Binder, .Vlarv Nell Archibald, Sharon Pi liman, Judy Tucker, Donna Duffy, Instructor Vocal Solo, “Little Cowboy”...............Karen Goetzc Acrobatics.............................Virginia Miller Vocal Solo, “Cruising Down the River” Buddy Taylor Accordian Solo, “Down Yonder Mary Haves Vocal Solo, “Zippety Doo Dab!”..............Kay Ashley Piano Duet, “Lady of Spain Marlene Duffy, Gail Pillnvan Ballet Dance......................Mary Nell Archibald Vocal Duet, “Your Cheating Heart”........Dale Coulter, David Coon Accompanied by Wanda and Jimmie Coulter Square Dancing Tony Antonacci, Sandra McGava, Bill Goetzc, Mary Reed, Charles Cluskev, Carol Reinhart, Ben johnson, Mary Ann Cluskev accompanied by Mr. Atwater, Wanda Coulter and Tommy Lowrv. Caller—Jim Coon Vocal Trio, “With These Hands Beverly Slocum Hampton Smith, Harold Camp Vocal Duct, “Button Up Your Overcoat ....Wanda Coulter, Charles Courtright Accompanied by Gail Pillman Tap Dance.............Karen Goetzc, Terry Dungan Trumpet Quartet, “Oh” Bill Goetzc, Dennis Hur.br, Nancce Heinz, Dale Coulter Marimba Solo, “I'm Walking Behind You”............................Karen Mulvancy Senior Girls and Mrs. Mitchell, “A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody”.....Accompanied by Mrs. Doubct Gooil Night Ladies The Junior class play, “Good Night, Ladies” was presented on November 6. The comedy of three acts was under the direction of Mis ; Gloria German. T he cast was as follows: I lelen Raleigh Jane Raleigh.... Sam Raleigh..... “Jug” Brown..... Professor Dexter. Dean Eggleby.... Angela Rimini... Larry Dobson.... Lulu G if fen.... Judy West....... George West..... Bern London.... Pat Welch Marietta Cox James Johnson Roger Best Martin Maher Carol Meyer Jeanie Hayes Frank Kingdon Janice Joos Jo Ann Nauman Rolland Tucker Sharon Stables Seated—left to right: Roger Best, James Johnson, Mariclla Cox, Carol Meyer, Jeanie Hayes. Standing: Frank Kingdon, Rolland Fucker, Martin Maher, Pat Welch, Sharon Stables, Jo Ann Nauman. Janice Joos, Miss Gloria German, Director. VALE’S MARKET Phone 2701 Brimfield Kneeling—left to right: Eileen Bleichncr, Karen Mulvaney. Standing: Tom McGava, Harold Camp, Ronald Compton, Norma Lee Powers, Lois Meyer, Mary Ann Maher. Sandra Mc-Gava, Bevcrlv Slocum, .Mary Reed, Iris Blackwell. Donna Duffy, W anda Coulter. Second row: Bill Goetze, Raymond Mills, Tony Antonacci, Hampton Smith, Charles Courtright, Ben Johnson, Mary Ann Coon, Everett Mercer. Not shown: Shirley Tucker, Mrs. Gloria Johnson, Director. Headin’ For The Hills The Senior play, “Headin’ for the Hills,” a comedy in three acts, was presented April 2, under the direction of .Mrs. Gloria Johnson. Due to numerous requests for a repeat performance, the plav was again presented on April 9. Cornelia Wellington I leister Dorthca Wellington I leister. Cyrus Goolus.............. Betty Belle Goolus........ I iappy Goolus............ Skects Goolus............. 1 lank Goolus............. Widow Squiggins........... Aunt Sukey Miss Oggic....... Slim Hawkcnshaw M iss Winslow ...... Horsefacc Dilly Jake Slasscr.............. Emmv Jean........ Zeke...................... Zekc's Maw................ Speck Squiggins........ Squiggins Children........ Musicians. Wanda Coulter Beverly Slocum Charles Courtright Mary Reed Norma Lee Powers .Eileen Bleichncr Harold Camp .. .Sandra McGava ........Mary Maher Iris Blackwell ....Ronald Compton Lois Meyer ....Hampton Smith Ben Johnson Donna Duffy ........Bill Goetze Mary Ann Coon Everett Mercer Karen Mulvaney Shirley Tucker Tom McGava Raymond Mills Tonv Antonacci SCHROCK FERTILIZER SERVICE Monica, Illinois All Essential Soil Needs Phone Brimficld 3304 Chorus of Snowflakes. PIONKKR COLLIKRIES P. (). Box 7 I aura Illinois Iii Quest Of Santa Claus “In Quest of Santa Claus was presented December 17 under the direction of John Philips with the help of the grade school teachers. The characters were: Jane—Eleanor Shaffer; Santa Claus—William Scarle; Christmas Fairies—Pat Johnson, Barbara Nelson, Shirlev White, Sandra Parks, and Marv Schelkopf; Wangaloo—Jim Coulter; Goblins—Beverly Stables, Kenneth Wicgand, Dennis Murdock, Danny Herridge, Terry Heinz, and Fred Miller; Rabbits— Betty Carroll, Mary Haves, and David Clark; Snowflakes- Mary Nell Archibald, Marv Kellv, and Anita Hassclbackcr; Brownies—Gene Sollcnbergcr, Garv I ler-ridge, and Donald Rakestraw, Sunbeams—Rosana Dug-gins, Shirley Foster, and Nancy Vanrine; Dolls—Betty Harlan, I lien Bruninga and Frederica Lyons; Soldiers —Captain—David Coon, Bob Ashley, Tom Maher, and Gary Smith; Chorus of Rabbits—First Grade; Chorus of Sunbeams— Fourth Grade; Chorus of Dolls—Fifth and Sixth Grade; Chorus of Soldiers -Fifth and Sixth Grades. Christmas carols were sung by the Seventh and Eighth (iradc combined chorus. Treats were furnished bv the Brimfield American Legion. Sweethearts On Parade Friday evening, February 12, marked the day of the third annual Valentine Ball sponsored by the Junior Class of Brimfield High. A girl from each class was nominated to be a candidate for Queen of the ball. She was to choose her own King. Votes were a penny each. The candidates were: Freshmen—Gail Pillman Sophomores—Gayle Meehan Juniors—Janice Joos Seniors—Mary Reed The Freshman candidate was elected Queen of the 1954 Valentine Ball. She chose Senior, Raymond Mills, as her King. The boys chosen as attendants to the King were Bart Nelson, Jim Johnson, and Charles Court-right. The King and Queen and Their Attendants. Ci.M RAL ILLINOIS LIGHT COMPANY Klmwood Illinois That All-Important Nijilit AUTO SALES COMPANY Chrysler Plymouth Phone 2281 Brimfiehl Mr. and Mrs. liattrell Doing the Mexican Hat Dance. The Junior-Senior Prom was held on the evening of A lay H. The theme chosen for the evening was “The Sea.” A candlelight dinner was served in the ship’s dining room by the Junior mothers. Following the. dinner. Captain Charles Courtright acted as master of ceremonies and introduced the various numbers on the program. Following the dinner and program the guests leisurely moved up one deck to the ship’s ballroom, which was beautifully decorated with nets, fish, sea shells, and all kinds of marine life hanging on the walls and from the ceiling. Sue I Iamilton and Phyllis Porter presided at the punch bowl. Dick Raymond's orchestra set the mood for dancing. Two new and different dances of the evening were, “The Bunny Hop,” and “The Mexican Hat Dance.” Overalls Ami Ginghams You will never grow old if your heart is young. And your mind is fresh and keen, You ill never grow old if you have a goal. And a purpose to achieve; You ill never grow old if you have the If you look ahead, and can turn your back On the things that might have been. You will never grow old if your thoughts keep pace With the swing of life’s swift stride. If you keep in step with the stir of things In a world that’s big and wide. power To dream and to believe. You will always be young if you take your place In the march of new ideas. For you’ll have the zest and the best of youth-With the wisdom of the years. —Patience Strong DUNCAN LUMBER COMPANY Bri infield, III. Ph,,ne 2561 Kneeling-left to right: Marilyn Binder, Edith Cecil, Judy Tucker, Sharon Hillman, Mars Nell Archibald. Standing: Dorenc Smith, Dale Coulter, Nancee Heinz,Charles Ekena, Jim Rogers, Tommy Losvrv, Bill Goetzc, Dennis Murder, Bob Ashley, Jimmy Claybaugh, Mr. John Philips—instructor. Third row: Dick Heinz, Joanne Antonacci, Elaine Hamilton, Eleanor Shaffer, Jana Mac Miars, Peggy O'Toole, Lois Courtright, Jimmy Plack, Rudi Bruninga, Charles Clavbaugh. Fourth row: Jcrrv Vohland. Joan Heinz, Judv Clark, Carol Meyer, Mary Ann Cluskey, Wanda Coulter, Jerry Miller, Mary McLouth, Shelby Dunivant, .Mary Jane Plack, Arlcn Higgs. And The Band Played On J At the end of the first semester Mr. John Philips resigned as music instructor and Mr. William Craig was hired by the board of education to teach band and vocal music for the second semester. The Brimficld School Band marched in the Halloween Parade leading the masked goblins and ghosts from the school through the business district. The band has also played at all the home basketball games during the past season. The baton rw irlcrs twirled for most of the home games. The Elementary Band is rather small at present but they arc planning to have about fifty members in this beginning band next year. They played in the Peoria County Band Festival. At the bcginning of second semester, Mr. Craig organized a High School Girls’ Chorus, which has a membership of thirty-three. They sang preceding the Senior play. They also sang at the Baccalaureate and Graduation exercises. The Girls' Chorus meets Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The Junior High Chorus sang at the Peoria County Music Festival in early April. Tncv also meet Tuesday ind Thursday of each week. WE’RE GOING TO HAVE A BAND. Kneeling—left to right: Mary Nell Archibald, Sharon Pill-man, Betty O'Toole, Betty Ray Harlan, Margery Mutton, Ellen Bruninga, Louise Compton, Joyce Plack. Dennis Powers, Sherry Miller, Edith Cecil, Marilyn Binder. Standing: Jere Joe Blundy, Anita Lyons, Larry Corncy, George Cluskey, J u d y Tucker, Peter Cahill, Chuck Compton. Mary Jo Hayes, Dennis Murdock. First row: Dale Coulter. Second row. Harold Johnson, Jimmy Shaw, Jerry Vohland, Billy Hank, Mr. John Philips—instructor, Bill Goetze, Dennis Hurder, Bart Nelson, Roger Higgs. The Boys’ Chorus has been rather busy this year singing Barbershop I lar-mony at many of the school activities. They sang at the Athletic Banquet, the FT.A. and F.H.A. Potluck Supper, and at the Senior Flay. The Boys’ Chorus meets on Tuesday and Thursday of each week. The Melody Lingers On Seated - left to right: Mary Lou Meyer, Kay Ashley, Kathryn Iinler, Margaret Cox, Marilyn Blcichncr, Shirley Sollenbcrger, Janice Mercer, Elaine I lamilton. Second row': Rudi Bruninga, Jim Foster, Izctta Phillips, Janice VViegand, Joan Heinz, Jane I av-lor, Dorene Smith, Andy Whittaker. Third row: Charles l.kena. Dale Sollenbcrger, Dick Sollenbcrger, Jim Rogers, Jim Plack, Paul Sheets, Tom I.owrv, Mr. John Philips, instructor. Seated—left to right: Georgia Whitson, Ann Johnston, Janice Whitson, Jana Mac Miars, Sharon Sornberger, Kathryn Daymude, Peggv O’Toole, Eloisc Johnson, Dora Clark, Anita Lyons, Gail I lerman. Second row: Ola Keel, Mary Jane Plack, Peggv Johnson, Clarence Catton, Steven Joos, Larrv .Mills, Lennie Tubb, Lyle Nauman, Dale Rvnearson, Larry Corncy, Judy Tucker, Lois Courtright, Louise O mpton. Third row: Jimmv Pillman, Dick Archibald, Roy Keel, Gerald McCoy, Billy Minor. Robert Powers, Donald Hasselbachcr, Richard Powers, George Cluskey, Tom Miller, Charles Claybaugh, Darrell Winner, Mr. John Philips, instructor. The 1954 edition of the Spectator is before you. As you turn the pages we hope you will recall the joys, sorrows, disappointments, and achievements of the 1953-54 school year. The staff, with the help of their advisor, B a rbara .Mitchell, has worked diligently toward the completion of a satisfactory, and better than ever yearbook. In the Fall, the Senior Class chose the following Senior members to serve on the Spectator Staff: Charles Courtright, Assistant Editor Norma Lee Powers, Editor The 1954 Spectator Goes ToFi •ess Lditor-in-Chief..................Norma Lee Powers Assistant Editor.................Charles Courtright Business Manager........................Harold Camp Advertising Sales Manager Karen Mulvancy Yearbook Sales Manager...............Beverly Slocum Sports Editor............................Bill (ioct .c Activities Editor....................Shirley Tucker Literary Editor.................................. Iris Blackwell Picture Editor ......................Mary Ann Coon Alumni Editor............................Mary Reed Class Editor.....................................Wanda Coulter Seated—left to right: Beverly Slocum, Harold Camp, Norma Lee Powers, Charles Courtright, Karen Mulvancy, Shirley Tucker. Standing: Wanda Coulter, Barbara Mitchell—Advisor, Mary Ann Coon, Bill Goetze, Mary Reed, Iris Blackwell, Eileen Blcichncr. SCIIWT.Nk HYBRID SKID CORN Phone Peoria 2-9023 Edwards, Illinois FRY I TURKFY FARM R. R. No. 2 Peoria. Illinois Last year the class of ’54 began publishing the weekly POW WOW beginning second semester. The staff chosen was as follows: HIGH SCHOOL POW WOW Editor.........................Norma Lee Powers Assistant Editor ................Mary Ann Coon Humor Editor......................Beverly Slocum Production Staff... Karen Mulvanev Charles Courtright GRADE SCHOOL POW WOW Editor........................................Shirley Tucker Reporters........................................Iris Blackwell Eileen Blcichner Starting second semester this year the class of ’55 began publishing the POW' WOW. I his staff is as follows: HIGH SCHOOL POW WOW Editor...............................Mariella Cox Assistant Editor..................... Jeanie Haves Humor Editor.................................Sharon Stables Production Staff Roger Best Charles Cluskey Jo Ann Nauman Shirley Tucker, Alary Ann Coon, Norma Lee Powers GRADE SCHOOL POW WOW Editor..............................Pat Welch Carol Meyer Reporter Mary Stambaugh Gloria Johnson and Donald Bride were POW WOW advisors. Journalists At Work Seated—left to right: Donald Bride, advisor, Karen Mulvanev, Norma Lee Powers, Charles Courtright. .V ’ Standing-left to right: Eileen Bleichncr, Mary Ann Coon, Iris Blackwell, Shirley Tucker. MILLER FARM SUPPLY PEORIA CANDY COMPANY Farm Supplies, Feed, and Produce 1,K)MS Washington Street Elmwood, Illinois Peoria 2' IUmo,s Mrs. Bernalea McDonald, Advisor; Nancee Hein ., Parliamentarian; Karen Mulvancv, President; Norma Lee Powers, Secretary; Shirlcv Tucker, Treasurer; Mary Reed, Vice-President. Thev’re Learning To Live J During the Summer vacation, the Brimfield F.H.A. started its activities for 1953-54. Monthly meetings were held at Jubilee Park. Canton, and Kcwanee. These were well attended and combined business with pleasure. In August, the F.H.A. had a refreshment stand at the Annual Old Settlers Picnic. All of the members worked to make this a successful undertaking. Early in the Fall, the chapter sent delegates to the Mouse of Delegates Meeting at Elmwood. Those attending were: Karen Mulvaney. Mary Reed. Nancee Heinz. Jo Ann Nauman. and Gayle Meehan. They were accompanied by the advisor. Bernalea McDonald, and the chapter mother. Mrs. John R. Powers. The annual F.F.A. and F.H.A. wiener roast was held at Bart Nelson’s farm. Also during the early part of the school year, the F.H.A. Freshmen were informally initiated, and the Senior girls accompanied by Bernalea McDonald and Shirley Culbertson, spent an enjoyable weekend in St. Louis. A new profit making project was a cookie sale. The girls took orders for cookies, baked them, and delivered mem. Holiday activities included a Christmas party, at which gifts were exchanged by the members, and one night was aevoted to Christmas caroling . In order to start the New Year right, a Sock Dance was held after a basketball game in January. Something new and different was the Daddy Date Night and Chilli Supper which was held in February. Tne F.H.A. girls brought their fathers as dates. The evening proved to be very entertaining. On February 24, the Glasford F.F.A.-F.H.A. invited the Brimfield F.F.A.-F.H.A. to a party there. These parties are known as Exchange Parties. Next year the Brimfield Cnapter plans to invite them here for a return party. The annual F.F.A.-F.H.A. Potluck Supper was held March 1G. The Freshmen girls were formally initiated at that time. Skits were also given by the Home Ec. and Ag classes. About sixty per cent of the F.H.A. members attended the Spring Rally. It was held at Cuba this year. April 15 was a bright spot on the calendar for the children of the community. An Easter Egg Hunt seemed to appeal to the children. May marked the close of this year, but it was a grand conclusion. The Style Show was given by the Home Ec. girls, and following that the new officers were installed. Later in May a Galloping Breakfast was held. This means, that the members picked up people of the community and brought them to a prepared breakfast. If they didn’t come, they were to pay a penalty. It was amusing as well as profit making. First row -left to right: Karen Mulvancv, Margaret Krus, Marv Stambaugh, Mariclla Cox, Sharon Stables, Bcverlv Slocum, Bernalea McDonald—Advisor, Carol Reinhart, Beverly Lyons, Sue Hamilton, Nancee Heinz, Shirley Bennett. Second row: Marlene Duffy, Donna Duffy, Carol Meyer, Lave Dickens, Janet Mills, Gail Tillman, Yvonne Chcncv, Nancy Kmerick, Nancy Lou Coon, Donna Carroll, Jo Ann Nauman, Pat Welch. t hird row: Norma Lee Powers, Diane Stahl, Louise White, Patsy Carroll, Judy Clark, Man Frances McLouth, Carol Lee Paccy, Phyllis Porter, Gayle Meehan, Mary Ann Cluskev, Ada Krus, Shelby Dunivant. Fourth row: Shirley Tucker, Marv Ann Coon, Sandra McGava, W anda Coulter, Lois Meyer, Mary Reed, Iris Blackwell, Eileen Bleicliner, Mary Anne Maher, Marilyn Pillman, Jeanie Haves. WHKttzwmI mm mm 'jam ■ vmtmmm'n During the month of August the following boys participated in the Section Five Fair at Eureka: Roger Higgs. Jim Shaw. Jerry Vohland. Bill Goetze. Mart Maher. Roger Best. Tom McGava. Jim Johnson, and Charles Cluskey. The annual F.F.A.-F.H.A. Wiener Roast was held during the month of October at the home of Bart Nelson. In November all of the officers of the Brimfield F.F.A. Chapter attended an Officers’ Leadership Camp at Henry. Mart Maher won fifth as an individual in the Section Five Soil Judging Contest held during November at Elmwood. The Junior and Senior boys attended the International Livestock Show in Chicago during Thanksgiving vacation. While in Chicago, the boys saw a Horse Show, went on a tour of Armour’s Packing House and visited the Museum of Science and Industry. Bill Hauk. Dan Mercer, and Dale Coulter entered the Poultry Judging Contest of the Section Five Poultry and Grain Show which was held December 5 at Washburn. They won first place as a team. Bill Hauk. Tony Antonacci. Holland Ekena. Carroll Stambaugh. Bart Nelson. Jerry Vohland. Roger Higgs. Dale Coulter. Jim Shaw, and Bob EmericK showed grain. Out of a possible eight hundred points Bill Hauk came through with seven hundred seventy-six. Members of the grain judging team were Bart Nelson. Rolland Ekena. Jim Shaw. Jerry Vohland. Roger Higgs, and Harold Johnson. Bart Nelson won third place in the Section Five F.F.A. Speech Contest of which the Brimfield Chapter was host. Bart gave his speech GRASSLAND IS PLANNED PROSPERITY over WIRL on THE FUTURE FARMER program and received his medal during an interview in which he and Mr. Charles Cox participated. There was a joint party of the Glasford and Brim-field F.F.A and F.H.A. Chapters at Glasford on February 24. The losers entertained the winners of the Rat Bait Selling Contest with a delicious chilli supper which they prepared and served in the Home Economics room. The annual joint F.F.A.-F.H.A. Pot Luck Supper, to which parents, faculty, and friends were invited, was held on March 16. At this meeting Mr. C. F. Dungan and Mr. Gail Emerick. fathers of the State Farmers. Fred Dungan and Gene Emerick of the Class of 1953. were made Honorary Chapter Farmers. During the month of April applications were made for the Foundation Awards. Farm Mechanics. Farm and Home Beautification. Beef. Swine. Dairy. Corn and Oats. Applications for the State Farmer Degree were made. The Section Five Judging Contest was held at Roanoke-Benson. The State Judging Contest will be held in Champaign during June. Also, later in the same month, the State F.F.A. Convention will be held in Springfield. Bill Goetze, President; Mart Maher, Treasurer; Charles Cluskey, Reporter, (diaries Kcllstadt, Secretary; Tony Antonacci, Vice-President; Jim Johnson, Sentinel; Charles Cox—Advisor. There’s Talent In Vo-Ag Seated- left to right: Tom McGava, Everett Peters, Charles Cluskey, Mart Maher, Tony Antonacci, Dean Stahl, Dick Lance, Dan Mercer, Jim Johnson. Standing: Dale Coulter, Joe Schclkopf, Boh Courtright, Larr Dungan, Arlcn Higgs, Dick Heinz, Frank Kingdon, Boh F.merick, Charles Cox—Advisor. Third row: Bill Goetze, Roger Best, Roger lliggs, Jim Arnold, Boh Shane, Jim Shaw, Jerry Vohland, I iarold Johnson, Eddie Barnes. Fourth row. Jim VVvman, Carroll Stambaugh, Theodore Compton, Bill Hauk, Ben Johnson, Ronald Compton, Rolland F.kcna, Bart Nelson, Maurice Stambaugh, Charles Kellstadt. DUNLAP STATE BANK Established 1898 Dunlap, Illinois Jo Ann Nauman, Ada Krus Tis The Good Reader That Makes The Good Book Books arc keys to wisdom’s treasure Books arc gates to lands of pleasure Books are friends, come, let us read. —Evrilic Poitlssori. At the beginning of the year, students volunteered to serve as librarians during their study hall periods. These people have done a very fine job of taking care of the library, and checking books in and out. Fifty new books have been added to the library and a new edition of encyclopedias. A three-volume dictionary has also been added. Seated left to right: Margaret Krus, Pat Welch, Jo Ann Nauman, Karen Mulvancv, Sandra McGava. Standing'. Eddie Barnes, Boh Johnson, Boh Courtright, Mary Stamhaugh, Lois Meyer, Shirley Bennett, Gloria Johnson—Advisor. KREILING ROOFING COMPANY 1215-17 So. Adams Street Peoria, Illinois FAY FABRICS 214 Main Street Peoria, Illinois Kneeling: Tom McGava. Standing: Karen Mulvancy, Sue Hamilton, Mariella Cox, Gayle Meehan, Marlene Duffv, Shelby Dunivant. They’re Always There To Cheer The Team This is the second year for the Pep Club at Brimfield High. Officers chosen in the fall were: President—Mariella Cox; Treasurer— Gayle Meehan. These officers and the five cheerleaders formed the executive committee which planned the activities of the club. The club has fifty-four active members. The Pep Club sponsored a Sock Dance after one of the home basketball games. Thev also sold illuminous stickers bearing the name of the team and school which were put on the cars. Meetings were scheduled to be held the afternoon before each game. Kneeling-left to right: Marlene Duffy, Karen Mulvancv, Tom McGava, Sue Hamilton, Shelby Dunivant. Seated: Margaret Krus, Mary Stambaugh, Sharon Stables, Mariella Cox, Beverly Slocum, Mr. Lee Atwater—Superintendent; Carol Reinhart, Beverly Lyons, Nanccc Heinz, Shirley Bennett, Jcanic Hayes. Third roil': Norma Lee Powers, Donna Duffy, Carol Meyer, Faye Dickens, Janet Mills, Gail Pillman, Yvonne Cheney, Nancy Lmerick, Nancy Lou Coon, Donna Carroll, Jo Ann Nauman, Pat Welch. Fourth roiv: Marv Ann Coon, Diane Stahl, Louise White, Patsy Carroll, Marv Frances Mc-Louth, Judy Clark, Carol Lee Pacey, Phyllis Porter, Gayle Meehan, Marv Ann Cluskcv, Ada Krus. Fifth roiv—left to right: Shirley Tucker, Sandra McGava, Wanda Coulter, Lois Meyer, Mary Reed, Iris Blackwell, Lilccn Blcichncr, Mary Anne Maher, Marilyn Pillman. Sixth roiv: Bill Goetze, Ronald Compton, Jim Johnson, Roger Best, Dick Heinz, Jim Arnold. 1953-54 PEP CLUB KEENAN SPORTING GOODS CO. WALLACE BROWN, Incorporated 514 Main Street Greeting Cards and Stationery Peoria, Illinois 225 Fifth Avenue New York 10, N. Y Vti - • ml LUCKY’S GRILL Sandwiches — Ice Cream Soft Drinks Brimfield, Illinois Yeah, Red Yeah, White Shelby Dunivant Karen Mulvancv Lorn McGava Marlene Duffy Sue I lamilton It’s Team Work That ( omits The 1953-54 basketball season at B.H.S. was completed with outstanding results. The Brimfield Indians finished with an 18-9 record, winning cochampionship honors in the T.C.A. Conference, and third in both the Green Valley Holiday Tournament and the Glasford Invitational Tournament. As the climax to the successful season, the Indians placed first in the District Tournament and continued on to the Regional at Canton. The highlight of the season was the Indians’ defeat over Glasford, thus acquiring the Traveling Trophy to be treasured until next season when the competing teams will have their chance to gain it back. Chosen as the outstanding players, and holding the high scoring honors for the year were the Co-Captains Charles Courtright and Hampton Smith. Noted for his pluckiness is team member Charles Cluskey who played the entire season with minor foot injuries. Letter winners for the varsity team were: Charles Courtright, Harold Camp, Charles Cluskey, .Mart .Maher, Hampton Smith, Rolland Ekena, Raymond Mills, Larry Dungan, and Nyal Cecil. Seated—left to right: Rolland Ekena, Tony Antonacci, Harold Camp, Hampton Smith, Charles Courtright, Man Maher, Raymond Mills, Charles Cluskey. Standing: Charles Kcllstadt-Managcr, Bud Duffy, Jiin Wyman, Nyal Cecil, Dennis Murder, Roger Higgs, Frank Kingdon, Larrv Dungan, Harvey Battrell—Coach. MIARS SERVICE STATION Oils — Accessories — Greases Brimfield, Illinois Coach Hamman and Coach Battrcll. The Junior Vrarsity finished their season with a fine record and the outlook for the 1954-55 season is very promising with Rolland Ekcna, Roger Higgs, and Nyal Cecil coming up. Letter winners for the second team were: Frank Kingdon, Bud Duffy. Roger Higgs and Jim Wyman. A Conference Before the Game. Kneeling—left to right: Everett Peters, Jerry L. Miller. Sitting: Dick Lance, Arlcn Higgs, Boh Patton, Eddie Barnes, Boh Shane, Jerry Vohland, Boh G)urtright. Standing: Charles Kcll-stadt, Manager, Coach Battrell. NAMES 1. Roger Higgs 2. Raymond Mills 3. Frank Kingdon 4. Charles Cluskcv 5. Nyal Cecil 6. Charles Courtright 7. Dennis Hurder • 8. Rolland F.kcna 9. Harold Camp 10. Larry Dungan 11. Hampton Smith 12. Jim Wyman 13. Mart Maher 14. Bud Duffy Bovnceal ; 5 l' 59-54 ISk' ou ed LaFayetttyTjJ .,, i BrlmAeld— JSmlth______ JJ, Huskey . -bourtwright . 'Maher - - - fek-na______ Mill ______ Camp - - - - v’n the second status. Things were j0m '•tty even In the third Irame hut . 1 n, sj� eori«ns edged the locals. 8 to . The Friars roared back in the arth quarter to outpoint the .on. 22 to lS.'but la vain. Al! Spalding's IS points were on frw 75 tfirews as they played control ► n the fine! frame. Friday night the chs' Drolet travel to Bri fay alternopp' Scoring Brimfield . 'j « MRallyW tz For Brin Id Totals BrimfieUr Downs Princes, 58-39 The Brlmfield Indians kuilt i 30 to 11 first-half lead on t Princeville Princes last night . .Brimfield and coasted to a '39 victory. Hampton Smith was ior Brimfield and v -yjrs for the ' f Yates Qty. Feb. 26 Jail-Brim field's third quarte plurge of 15 points enabled th to cop the Yates City distri ver the I host club by a 46 to ore. While Brimfield was eking un 15. Yates City was hel o six the home club coukli -'ercc LJ the 11 point margin. Smith and Maher sparked the winning attack with 14 and 11' while Rogers tallied 20 for th kaers._______m . [LMmfield t I Ponies Lose bines dropped their [game last night ss |t on the short end score in the Prelim k of Brimfield took irs with 17 points fund scored 14 fb 4 7 19; gkena. f I 4 wChnkey. e ? j 5 8JM i i ll Maher. I 15 10 401 Total Yates City Brimfield , past Vail t Falrvlew led the Peoi scoring with Totals Brimf Rmwc Offtcu nd Dale And irteen times •n field goa tscored Bi d, but the 1 up 19 tal tne to a pat ▼nller (Ml .Shellcfonlee to turn 30 crew — the very capable rimffl 5 ' Spa a agles, 5. —------------------------------------------- Brim flew last night, marking the the chin when they scored only A WilZi J. second time thia year the locals nine pointa in the flrat irimfield outscu.vu th y Eaglet in tv qua t the fourth laat night Iked up a 01 to 33 win C. Conference play, fampton Smith waa to ifield with six bv free throwa for 'am Rogers paced markers. | rid woo th. r to 30. _ r n2r OH 1 I 1 Oil a i S t t 3 s - ey c. � r id ita ea have edged out the Indiana. Coach Bob Drolet's charges won a 52 to 50 overtime game againat Brim-field earlier in the seaaon on the local hardwood. After having their six game win- A 44.4. ning streak broken last Tuesday 27 to 2 night, the Friars played the roll' xb of villians laat night as they put. an end to the Brimfield six game victory string. The win gave the locals an 11-4 mark for the seaaon and evened ALa wai w up their out-of-town record at three and three. The official timekeeper's handling of the clock in the final few seconds was questioned by Brim- while the, 19. But in the pointa k while B Friars Oa The ) :ai hall •key rtrlght her up r 8««k Revenge n Li 1 1 T icj: Bnir jld Is with 20 po. Dra for t) field scorn iributed' wiv gettf 13 a Buy] ip were racking up ocals found the range id period, scoring 11 part of the stanza was scoreless. The only one point, ne. four point lead jj to go in the ithej by Courtrifht o pointa. the Indiana i for the game dng WithBrimfie In Road Tilt The Corpus Friars, smarting right uskey a, and Courtright McKiHip’s Central Catholic team from Fort Madiso’ ' va. ■ FW. JM'I Bl HI Schedule 1 Brimfield 52 Bardolph 45 1 Brimfield 50 Elmwood 55 | Brimfield 29 Princeville 43 . Brimfield 47 Chillicothe 29 Brimfield 50 C. Chrlsti •52 Brimfield 46 Clasford 53 1 Brimfield 76 LaFayette 39 Brimfield 39 Yates City 36 Brimfield 44 Yates City 25 I Brimfield 62 Dunlap 54 Brimfield 46 Williamsf’ld 40 Brimfield 59 LaFayette 54 Brimfield 59 Valley 50 Brimfield 62 C. Christi 64 | Brimfield 58 Princeville 39 Brimfield 71 Toulon 28 Brimfield 43 Elmwood 52 Brimfield 39 Glasford 36 Brimfield 67 Dunlap 45 ICAC TOURNEY Brimfield 45 Glasford 61 Brimfield 39 Yates City 36 ; GREEN VALLEY TOURNEY i Brimfield 51 Armington 39 1 Brimfield 18 Foreman 41 Brimfield 51 Hopedale 43 DISTRICT TOURNEY Brimfield 50 Williamsf'ld 21 1 Brimfield 46 Yates City 40 ! REGIONAL TOURNEY Brimfield 38 Farmington 60 ; 4 Overtime 1 irom rorc maaiso va, ounaay air ’ • h|V • W inner in 1st 19-2 record. One helr wins f —Round Play be easy better his chi win Christ! le against C I and a ’ game. Ho .' settled and th« lined. le locals were pat lican and Joe Mills 19 and IS pointa i lican waa tough rds while Mills ' all around gar scoring waa George Bedna zoa got 12 Hoi ___ ________ dispute score Gene imped Mr. the o a ;ver, meed Tom nglien The Brimfield Indiana note 50 to 21 victory over the Wi field Bombers laat night first round of V. Yatea District touml X' Valley and YX { mV off tonight In W the winner to meet W day night for the district A Hampton Smith of B claimed the scoring spot! last night with 21 pr rippled the net for r goals and five free thr right, also of Brimfiei in line with 11 point he corahl ' of M.h - th carri«ru unmfield to . ,-4 fMf’ over Dunlap last night Smith 8 3,at tributed 20 points and MsIm 1 minute of play. i M08X OI their the field „ ' Arow Previous to this came, and e ially during their six-game streak, they had displayed i lent shooting. The record for the Friars stands at 10-4, with three o w 1a «m In brimfield Battei rimfielt Do unlap, 1-34 '8 Wk. Dunlap, 68 to 4f Brimfield rolled over Du £45 last night with com par ease behind the balanced set ;j|of Smith and Courtright wit and 22 points respectively, artBMi (M) (a) h ‘ns Cluskey I Still Courtrifht aAg S3), her m Funk, with 21 points, led Dun- Brimfield iesda 7-39 (M) ■t right Deir ! end oi U half-ft. h« lon« , r = nd of a 19 to 4 count «od theyb tmficid asted the rest of the way. f Dunlap................ (SI). BrtmiUld m .� Maher Indians w tjDetra Totals ill .— IS 34 51 _____a is x Totals Score by • jrters. ill — ml Totals 22 10 IS Brlmfif Dunlar Prelir Dunlap Otflcla ary’ - - 19 33 44 62 — . 7 24 Si 34 l«i Brimfield 2. Mo fe r Pi •„ Seco ) Seaaon • D • Drop BehindiirilYli )f Game Bomb Seats 16-40 icevillt s' i season rang up Yates C imfield) skets h 4 ry Distr iO y tfamptr imit rs with I po. aiified t Hrlmflci Frid. Us worst defeat Brimfiei night as Brim-ast night v.ctory. Brim loor, 24 ( Specialfleeted msfield to four' l in the Yates easily. 50-21. aced the win-! as Brimfieldi night’s finals. pers. Three Pittm buck W UliamafleM ml on. i 10 if. mm r. d Williamsfleld Peoria County mpton Smith for the win- rt n 9 with Oarrsi (40) a ntpi 1 1 u ci 0 2! Sn 2 10 Cc 0 • M. b Plym with lught with 10 1 1 the Bomb- (4i) fgfttp cry 2 4 8 6 4 16 right 2 1 7 -r S 313 2 3 Camp 0 2 2 1 V___________________ Yeah, Brimfield Fight, Fij lit The heavy weight basketball team did nor have a spectacular season as far as wins and losses were concerned. The highlight of their season was their victory over a very good Peoria Heights team. Other exciting contests were losses to Yates City in a double overtime and a one point loss to Laura. Brimfield was defeated by Alta, 32-42, in their opener at the Peoria County Tournament held at Laura. Alta went on to win the championship. The light weight basketball team of the 1953-54 season had a perfect season with their ten-game schedule. During tournament play they won three and lost two. They won second in the County Tournament by defeating Princeville, I lanna City, Sipp, bur bowed to Gardner in the finals. Cheerleaders for the 1953-54 season: Peggy Johnson, Joan Heinz, Janice Wic-gand, Mary Jane Plack. Substitutes: Kav Ashley and Jana liars. Small But Mighty Kneeling—left to right: Robert Powers, Charles Ekena, George Cluskev. Standing: Dale Sollcnbcrger— Manager, Jim Rogers, Dick Sollcnbcrger, Donald Has-sclbacher, Richard Powers, Coach Hamman. Kneeling—left to right: Jerry Pillman, Gene Sollcnbcrger, Gary Smith, Charles Clay-baugh, Ronnie Kneer, Gary 1 terridge. Standing: Dale Sollcnbcrger— Manager, Andy Whittaker, Jimmy Pillman, Paul Sheets, Bob Ashley, Ralph Peters, Dick Archibald, J i m m y Claybaugh, Coach Hamman. INTRAMURAL SPORTS 1. First row: Bart Nelson, Bill Goetze, Andy Whittaker. Second row: Rudi Bruninga. Darrell Wittner, Charles Claybaugh. 2. hirst row: Billy Minor, Paul Sheets. Second row: Dick Lance, Tom McGava, Ronald Compton, Dick Sollcnbcrgcr, Theodore Compton. 3. First row: Jimmy Shaw, Roger Best, Bob Kmc rick. Second row: Dale Sollcn- l crger, Jimmy Pi liman, Tom Lowry. 4. First row: Dale Coulter, Larry Mills. Second row: Jim Johnson, Maurice Stambaugh. Third row: Roy Keel, Jim Rogers. 5. First row: Robert Powers, Charles Kcllstadr. Second row: Bill Hauk, Len-nic Tubb, Bob Patton, Rol-lic Allen. Third row: Larry Corney. 6. First row: Bob Court right, Dick Archibald. Second row: Lyle Nauman, Charles E k e n a, Richard Powers. Third row: Bob Johnson. 7. First row: Marv Lou Meyer, Jane Taylor, Kathryn Imlcr, Joan Heinz, Kay Ashley, Dorene S m i t h, Marilyn Bleichncr. Second row: Janice Wie- gand, Llaine Hamilton, Janice Mercer, Izetta Phillips, Shirley Sollcnbcrgcr, Margaret Cox. 8. First row: Beverly Lyons. Second row: Mary Ann Cluskcy, Sue Hamilton, Carol Reinhart. Third row: Shirley Bennett, Nanccc Heinz. 9. First row: Anita Lyons, Lois Courtright, Eloisc Johnson, Mary Jane Plack, Judy Tucker, Kathryn Daymudc, Dora (dark, Jana Mac Miars. 10. First row: Mary Reed. Second row: Beverly Slocum, Eileen Bleichncr. Third row: Norma Lee Powers, Mary Maher, Karen Mulvancy, Sandra McGava, Shirley Tucker, Lois Meyer, Iris Blackwell. 11. First row: Sharon Stables. Second row: Mary Stam- baugh, Marietta G� x. Third row: Pat Welch, Jcanie Hayes, JoAnn Nauman, Margaret Krus, Carol Mac Mever. 12. First row: Marlene Duffy. Second row: Judy Clark, Carol Paccv, Mary McLouth. Third row: Janet Mills, Nancy Emerick, Shelby Dunivant, Nancy Lou Coon, Sitting-left to right: Hick Lance, Larry Dungan, Jcrrv L. Miller, Rojjcr Best, Eddie Barnes. Boh Courtright. Standing: Everett Peters, Rollic Allen, Roger Higgs, Bob Shane, val Cecil, Jim W yman, Arlcn As usual, with the coming of spring the sports trend turns from basketball to baseball. The Indians' baseball record for the Spring of 1953 was a 3 and I record, and a second place trophy in the I.C.A. conference. The 1954 schedule includes several games, and an interesting season is expected. Higgs, Charles kcllstadt. Take Me Out To The Ball Game Sitting-left to right: Paul Sheets, Dick Archibald, Darrel Winner, Jim Claybaugh, Larry Corner, Roy Keel, Ralph Peters. Second rou': Gary Hcrridgc, Jimmy Pillman. Jerry Pill-nian. Gene Sollcnbcrgcr, I,cnnic Tubb, Charles Claybaugh, Lyle Nauman, Charles Ekcna. Third rovs: Coach liamman, Rolnrrt Powers, Richard Powers, Dick Sollcnlicrgcr, Jim Rogers, George Cluskcy, Dale Sollcnbcrgcr. E. Y. DOL BET Originator of Doubct’s “D Hybrids Hanna City, Illinois Brimfield 9 YV'illiamsfield 10 Brimfield 28 Elmwood 23 Brimfield 24 Laura 9 Brimfield 4 Williamsfield 8 Brimfield 9 Laura 4 Brimfield 9 Elmwood 0 Learning to Play The Lame The very commendable battery of Charles I '.kena and Richard Sollenbcrgcr plus the big bat of Richard Powers, thrown in with a team of good sportsmanship and a desire to win made possible another successful softball season in the Brimfield grades. The schedule consisted of six games and Brimfield was able to cap four wins against two defeats. LONG ROCK COMPANY Agricultural Limestone — Road Rock Phone 136 Princeville Top row: Fabian Cahill, Harold Johnson, Keith Cecil, Kenneth Hamilton. Bottom row. Andrew Whittaker, Tom Maher, Bertha Challaconic. They Serve We are grateful to the Board of Education who give unselfishly of their time to serve the community. The presiding officers arc: Tom Maher—President; Keith Cecil—Secretary. HARTLEY’S GARAGE Oak Hill Phone 2291 RAMSHAW Phone 4502 MOTOR SALES Elmwood Message From The CJ Superintendent It is with regret that we sec the class of 1954 depart into an unsettled world filled with unrest. Yet, we cannot fail to recognize that these circumstances serve to emphasize with clarity the need for broader education which leads toward world understanding. Ir is our sincere hope that the attitudes and learnings you have acquired at Brimfield High School will serve your genera- cc ,ynvatcr tion well in meeting challenges ineffectively approached by Superintendent your predecessors. Our faith in your contribution toward finding solutions to the world’s problems is as boundless as the eternal hope for universal and lasting peace. For the last two years Mrs. Wayne Goetze has served as secretary at Brimfield I ligh. 1 ler untiring efforts to help the faculty and students will always be appreciated. BOWMAN’ RADIO SHOP ARMSTRONG’S Motorola TV and Radio Yates City Clothing, Shoes and Furnishings Elmwood, Illinois THE TEACHER’S PR AYER Alav every soul thar touches mine— 15c it the slightest contact. Get therefrom some good, Some little grace, one kindly thought. One aspiration vet unfclt. One hit of courage for the darkening sky. One gleam of faith To brave the thickening ills of life. One glimpse of brighter skies beyond the gathering mist. To make this life worthwhile. And Heaven a surer heritage. —Author Utiknou'ti. Harvey Battrell Social Science High School Coach B.S. Ed. W.I.S.C.-50 Donald Bride Science B.S. Ed. W.I.S.C.—49 Pow Wow Advisor Charles Cox Agriculture F.F.A. Advisor B.S. Ag. U. of I.—49 Three Units on M.A. Universitv of Illinois Bernalca .McDonald I Ionic Economics E.H.A. Advisor B. Ed. W.I.S.C.—40 Barbara Mitchell Business Education B. I d W.I.S.C.—37 Eight Units on M. A W.I.S.C. John Phillips Music Band and Chorus Florida University Violet Dungan Junior High School History, Mathematics, Geography Bradley University Kverett Hinch Fifth Grade Western Illinois State College Bonnie Donahue Fourth Grade San Jose State College, California Lillian Atwater Third Grade Western Illinois State College JVlelva LaFollette Second Grade Iowa State Teachers College CHURCHILL MANUFACTURING CO. James H. Mursencr, Sales Representative Princcville, Illinois HILLYARD SALES COMPANY Floor Maintenance Engineer Mackinaw, Illinois William Craig Music—Band and Chorus B. S.-M.B. Bradley University 18 Units on M.A. A1. I'. Hamman Mathematics Grade School Coach B.I.d. WM.S.C.— 41 Gloria Johnson English B.S. Ed. W.I.S.C.— 50 light Units on M. A. W.I.S.C. Pow Wow Advisor Dramatics Bessie Parks Physical Education (High School Girls) and Grade B.S. I d. I.S.N.U.— 55 Virginia Doubet Junior High School English, Reading. Spelling Bradley University Florence I Icinz First Grade Bradley University Ruth Jeffers Fifth Grade Indiana State Teachers Gdlcgc Inez Walker First Grade B.S. I d. WM.S.C.—’52 Three Units on M.A. WM.S.C. MORGAN COAL COMPANY Edwards, Illinois INI. UNKNOWN TKACH I,R 1 sing the praise of the unknown teacher. Famous educators plan new systems of pedagogy, hut it is the unknown teacher who delivers and guides the young. I le lives in obscurity and contends with hardship. I Ic keeps the watch along the Imrders of darkness and makes the attack on the trenches of ignorance and folly. Patient in his daily duty he strives to conquer the evil powers which are the enemies of youth. He awakens sleeping spirits. He quickens the indolent, encourages the eager, and steadies the unstable. He communicates his own joy in learning and shares with hoys and girls the l est treasures of his mind. I le lights many candles which, in later years, will shine hack to cheer him. This is his reward. Knowledge may he gained from books; hut the love of knowledge is transmitted only by personal contact. o one has deserved better of the Republic than the unknown teacher. —Henry Van Dyke. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Karen Mulvaney, Norma Lee Powers, Mary Reed, Charles Courtrighr. Seniors, At Last! In 1950 a group of uncertain freshmen stumbled into the hulls of to start a four year adventure. Class officers were chosen to help us through the first year. They were Jerry Adams, President; Dale McBeth, Vice-President; Norma Lee Powers. Secretary; Lcrov Burks, Treasurer with Karen Mulvaney succeeding upon his departure. Appointed advisors were .Miss Stigall and Mr. Dittus. We adopted the white carnation as our class flower. The class motto is “Don't try dying; but die trying.” Our class was well represented in athletics, F.F.A., F.H.A., and music. I he main attraction of our first year was initiation. The upper classmen gathered to watch us do all sorts of various stunts. After a summer vacation we again entered the halls of B.H.S. Now we were not the youngest—we had a year’s experience. Again we chose Jerry Adams to lead us as President; Norma Lee Powers, Vice-President; Marv Reed, Secretary; and Karen Mulvancv, Treasurer. Mr. Hamman and Mr. Lauderdale were faculty ad- isors. That year it was our privilege to initiate the Freshmen. The candidates chosen from our class for King and Queen were Karen Mulvaney and Bill Goctzc. Our Junior year was in every way a big year. We elected Charles Courtright as President; Karen Mul-vanev, Vice-President; Mary F.merick, Secretary; and Norma Lee Powers, Treasurer. In November we produced the play, “Mother Is A Freshman.” We set a new record for ticket sales. Also in November we received our class rings. The theme for the Junior-Senior Prom was “The Sea. CHRIST’S BAKERY Wedding and Birthday Cakes — Our Specialty Princeville As Juniors, we also sponsored a Valentine Ball and published the school paper, “The POW WOW” throughout the second semester. Eileen Bleichner and I larold Camp were selected from our class as candidates for King and Queen, and were the victorious ones. Advisors for the Near were: Miss Hetrick, Mr. Bride, and Mr. Cox. In the Fall of 1955 a group of Seniors entered the halls for their last year. Charles Courtright was reelected as President with Norma Lee Powers, Vice-President; Karen Mulvaney, Secretary; and Mary Reed, 'Treasurer. The advisors were Mr. Atwater, Mrs. Mitchell, and Mr. Cox. We sponsored a Talent Show and Dance in November. This was a very successful undertaking. Mary Reed was chosen as candidate for Queen of the Valentine Ball. Norma Lee Powers was elected Editor of the 1954 Spectator. In February the annual DAR Award was given to Norma Lee Powers and the Good Citizenship Award to Bill Goerzc. They were chosen by the Senior class and faculty for their qualities of dependability, service, leadership and patriotism. “Headin' For The Hills,” a three act hillbilly play, was given by our class in the early spring. The response to it was so good that a repeat performance was requested and given. At the end of four enjoyable years, we close our high school experience. We leave vers- regretfully and thank Brimficld High for all the good times, and victorious moments, as well as those of defeat. We will always cherish every moment in our life at B.H.S. HOLMES HYBRID Edelstcin, Illinois Seniors Tony Antonacci F.F.A. lt 2, 3, 4, Vice President 4; Senior Play; Intramural 3; Basketball 4; Track 1; Pep Club 3, 4. Iris Blackwell F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep (dub 3, 4. Eileen Bleichner F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Queen 3; Pep Club 3, 4. Harold Camp Chorus 2, 3; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; King 3. Ronald Compton F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Senior Plav; Intra-mural 3, 4. Mary Ann Coon F.H.A. i, 2, 3, 4; Degree Chairman 4; Chorus I, 2, 3; Band 2, 3; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Pep Club 3, 4. Wanda Coulter F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Chairman of Projects; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Senior Play; Sharp-ettes 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 3, 4. Charles Courtright Chorus 2, 3; Class President 3, 4; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2. WETHERBEE SPORTING GOODS CO. Athletic Supplies and Toys Galesburg, Illinois II. R. McGARVEY Welding and Industrial Supplies Peoria, 111. — Pekin, 111. — Bloomington, 111. S e n i o r s Donna Duffy Transferred from Prince-ville I; G.A.A. I; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Marjorette I, 2; Chorus 1; Senior Play; Pep Club 3, 4. Bill Goetze F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3, President 4; Chorus 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Good Citizenship Award; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Baseball 2; King Attendant 2; Pep Club 3, 4. Benjamin Johnson F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra-mural 3, 4; Senior Play. Thomas McGava Transferred from Spalding Institute 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Intra-mural 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Senior Play. Sandra McGava Transferred from Acadcmv of Our Lady I; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. Mary Anne Maher F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. Everett Mercer Transferred from Elmwood 2; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Baseball 3. Lois Meyer F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. CARSON’S SUPER MARKET Phone 3311 Brimfield Seniors Raymond .Mills Senior Play; Intra-mural 3; Basketball 1, 2, 4; King of Sweetheart Dance 4; Pep Club 3. Karen Muivaney I’.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2, Historian 3, President 4; Chorus 1, 4; Band 1; Class Treasurer 1, 2, Vice-President 3, Secretary 4; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Queen Attendant 2; Valedictorian 4. Norma Lee Powers F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Historian 2, President 3, Secretary 4; Leadership Camp 2; Girls’ State 3; Chorus 1, 2; Band 1, 2; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Class Secretary b Vice-President 2, 4, Treasurer 3; D.A.R. Award; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intramural 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Co-Salutatorian, 4. Mary Reed F.H.A. L 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Vice-President 4; Chorus 2; Class Secretary 2. 'Treasurer 4; Spectator Staff; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Sweetheart Attendant 4; Pep Club 3, 4. Beverlv Slocum F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Chorus L 2, 3; Band I, 2, 3; Sharpcttes 1, 2, 3; POW WOW Staff 3; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4. I lampton Smith Chorus 3; Junior Play; Senior Play; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1. Shirley Tucker F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Degree Chairman 3, Treasurer 4; POW WOW Staff 3, 4; Spectator Staff; Junior Play; Senior Play; Intra-mural 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Co-Salu-torian 4. EXCHANGE STATE BANK OF BRIMFIELD Brimfield Illinois Two Decades Hence It is the year 1974 and the class of 54 is holding its first reunion since graduation, the occasion being the 10th anniversary of Brimficld’s Penguin Club, owned bv none other than the prosperous Raymond Mills. Raymond gained his wealth through oil wells. The Penguin (dub is responsible for Brimficld’s debut in the world of society. As we wander through the luxuriously decorated chambers we see many celebrities and famous personalities. The first of these celebrities is Karen Mul-vancy. Karen always famous for her brains, beauty, and sharp wit, used them to good advantage in becoming a second Liz Taylor. Envied by millions of teenage girls because of her romantic roles with Fernando Smith, which to our surprise we find to be no other than I fampton Smith, another classmate of ours. Moving on to another group, we find in their midst Mary Ann Coon, the well-known heart specialist. She is noted for finding a cure for the dreaded disease of love sickness. I verett Mercer, the leading authority on manners in the world, will not Ik able to attend this celebration as lie is attending a book review of Ronald Compton's new book, “How to Become a Successful Businessman. A silence falls over the crowd as Lois Meyer and Shirley Tucker appear in the doorway modeling two of their original gowns. These two girls capitalized on their sewing ability and have made Oak Hill the fashion center of the world. Shirley tells me that Charles Courtright, one of America's foremost zoologists, has dcyclopcd a new theory on raising parakeets. This should revolutionize the parakeet industry. Shar-ec Slo-cum the famed Metropolitan Opera star is making her 3-D television debut at the Penguin Club. You would hardly recognize her with her platinum blonde hair as the former Beverly Slocum. Tony Antonacci, a gentleman farmer who owns half of Peoria county, has gained fame for an improved strain of self-milking cows. Since my last trip through Kickapoo, a new business college called Bly-Er has been established. To my amazement Eileen Blcichncr and Mary Maher arc the deans of this business school. By working his way to the top in a few years, Harold Camp now owns the Standard Oil Company. Harold, always interested in auto racing, perfected a new fuel to get more speed to the ounce than any other fuel on the market. A new field (not land) was opened to the fair sex when Mary Recti became a lady farmer. One of her accomplishments was to create a new breed of “Spotless” Spotted Poland China hogs for those who like them plain. One of the feature attractions lw okcd for this evening's performance is Bill Goctze. Bill, using his experience in band leading in school has replaced I larry James. Flying in from her ranch in Arizona is the famous owner of a fine line of Arabian horses. Iris Blackwell. She is chiefly know n for her contribution to the racing world for her Kentucky Derby winner, descendant of Man of War, Lady of Peace. Sandra and Tom McGava, the twins in our class, are also famous authors. Their book, “Care and Feeding of Twins” has been on the best seller list for the last five years. A turn to the more romantic side of life shows Donna Duffy as mistress of ceremony on the Bride and Groom program. It comes as no shock to us to find Norma Lee Powers, the well dressed editor of B.H.S., as the ow ner and editor of the leading fashion magazine of the world. The continent’s leading hair stylist is Benjamin Johnson. He won recognition through his permanent waves which were popular around 1954. Miss Shar-ec Slo-cum tells us that Wanda Coulter has finished a successful tour, which ended at Town Hall. As you will recall, Wanda was Brimficld’s leading pianist. The class of ‘54 has been re-united; once again our memories have been re-lived in the hearts and minds of our classmates. LAURA FARMERS CO-OP ELEVATOR CO. Grain—Feed—Hardware—Lumber Laura Phone Brimficld 3561-3531 Senior NAME FAVORITE SONG USUALLY SEEN Tonv Antonacci 0 Fm Sitting on Fop of the World h working for F.F.A. Iris Blackwell September Song studying Eileen Bleichncr O Happy Days smiling Harold Camp For He's a Jolly Good Fellow driving his new Ford Ronald Compton These Foolish Filings hauling Elmwood girls around Mary Ann Coon 0 Ah! Sweet Mvsterv of Life 0 0 in the commercial room Wanda Coulter Moonlight Serenade ' singing with Charles Charles Courtright Secret Love as president of the class Donna Duffv Crying in the Chapel signing out of study hall Bill Goct .e From the Vine Came the Grape at the Steak n' Shake Benny Johnson That’s My Kind of Lovin’ 0 getting absentee slips Marv Maher 0 Answer Me My Love talking to curbics Sandra MeGava Heart of My Heart 0 telling jokes Tom MeGava Smoke Gets in Your Eyes • breathing Everett Mercer 1 Don't Want to Walk Without You day dreaming Lois Meyer Wanted sewing Raymond Mills Fun and Fancy Free 0 riding his motorcycle Karen Mulvancv 0 Blue Skies laughing Norma Lee Powers Young at 1 leart working on the POW WOW Mary Reed I'll Sec You in My Dreams looking around Beverly Slocum A Good Man Is Hard to Find growing finger nails Hampton Smith Show Me Where the driving car-loads of girls Good Times Arc The Best Things in Life Are Free Shirlcv lucker talking Wlio’s Who ADMITS REGRETS EXPECTS TO BE the Jubilee hills are steep it’s a long way to Princcville a bachelor nothing she has a temper a doctor P.F. is fun not knowing secrets a comedian the price of beans in China is high the thought of dying a stock car racer he is bashful girls are scarce 80 some day 0 life is worth living nicknames a craniologist school has been fun nights aren’t longer a missionary 9 it's been fun music lessons a channel swimmer commercial subjects arc helpful Shorthand a beautician he doesn’t like square-dancing he doesn’t have a Mercury an artist it’s been a long year coaching an Arthur Murray 9 dancing teacher strangers arc interesting some things a lady mechanic she can get scared that there aren’t more school vears 0 a cartoonist others can be right everything a jockey he is quiet late hours a 5-star general Texas is a nice state time is short Eddie Fisher’s secretary some things Phvsics • a Chemistry teacher people are funny drive-in restaurants first woman president locker No. 5 is hard to open studv halls aren’t longer a disc jockey school gets tiresome nothing a psychiatrist boys are interesting buying shoes in St. Louis a replica of Martha Rayc evenings are short everything a male nurse Brimfield’s nice, Peoria isn’t closer president of the Marilyn Monroe fan club We Leave Behind We, the (-lass of 1954, of Brimficld High School, in the County of Peoria, State of Illinois, of the United States of America, on the planet Earth, being of unsound mind and mentally deficient at the conclusion of four years of skull drudgery do hereby make, ordain, publish, and declare this our last will and testament to be the truth, the whole truth and everything but the truth to the best of our inability. To the school as a whole, we bequeath our willingness to undertake and carry out the responsibilities that were bestowed upon us. To the long suffering faculty, we bequeath peace of mind forevermore. To the Juniors, we bequeath our lockers close to the front door and our superior and dignified manners. To the Sophomores, we bequeath our studious character and our Pep Club spirit. To the Freshmen, we ! equeath our self-confidence and our best behavior. To the following individuals, whom we consider most in need, we hereby will and bequeath whatever we can possibly spare. I, Tony Antonacci, do will and bequeath my dark hair to Nyal Cecil. I, Iris Blackwell, do will and bequeath mv quiet voice to Shirley Bennett. I, Eileen Bleiclmer, do will and bequeath my short hair to Jeanie Hayes. I, Harold Camp, do will and bequeath mv happy smile to Bob Johnson. 1, Ronald Compton, do will and bequeath my country gait to Shelby Dunivant. 1, Mary Ann Coon, do will and bequeath mv various nicknames to Jo Ann Nauman. I, W anda Coulter, do will and l equeath mv singing voice to Patsv Carroll. I, Charles Courtright, do will ami bequeath my leads in class plays to Jimmie Shaw. I, Donna Duffv, do will and bequeath Tom Opee to anyone who can take him away from me. 1, Bill Goctzc, do will and bequeath my crew haircut and dignified manner to Jerrv W. Miller. I, Benny Johnson, do will and bequeath the wave in my hair to Bobby Courtright. 1, Mary Anne Maher, do will and bequeath mv height to Dean Stahl. I, Sandra McGava, do will and bequeath by hilarious ways to Sue I lamilton. 1, Tom McGava, do will and bequeath my ability to wisecrack and always have an answer to Theodore Compton. I, Everett Mercer, do will and bequeath my quiet manner to Mart Maher. I, Lois Mever, do will and bequeath mv position on foods committees to Beverly Lyons. I, Raymond Mills, do will and bequeath my chair in Physics class to anyone who can make a better grade than I do. I, Karen Mulvancv, do will and bequeath my peppy ways to Diane Stahl. I, Norma Lee Powers, do will and bequeath my forgetfulness to wear glasses to anyone who can remember to wear them. 1, Mary Reed, do will and bequeath mv enjoyment of life to anvonc who needs it. I, Beverly Slocum, do will and bequeath my many hair styles to Mary McLouth. I, Hampton Smith, do will and bequeath mv car to Bob Patton. I, Shirlev Tucker, do will and bequeath my ability to gather gossip for the POW WOW to Marietta Cox. PEORIA PRODUCERS DAIRY First in Freshness — First in Flavor KHX) North University Peoria Jaunty Juniors Roger Best—President I'd Duffy— Vice President Dick Heinz—Secretary Frank Kingdon -Treasurer Charles Cluskcy Alariella Cox Jcanie Hayes James Johnson Janice Joos Becky McClain Robert McCoy Alart Maher Carol Meyer JoAnn Nauman Sharon Stables Mars Stambaugh Pat Welch Tom Tucker BRIMFIKLI) I.I.IA A FOR COMP ANA Seeds — Fertilizer — Grain Phone 2761 Brimficld Charles Flickinger, Manager Sophisticated Sophomores Dennis I lurder—President Nanccc I tcinz - Vice President Bart Nelson— Secretary Larry I )ungan—Treasurer John Anderson Shirley Bennett Donna Carroll Mary Ann Cluskcy Dale Coulter James Dean Holland Fkcna Boh Fmcrick i ■■ Sue I lamilton Billy Hauk Roger Higgs Harold Johnson Dick Lance Bevcrlv Lyons Gavlc .Meehan Danny Mercer Marilyn Hillman Phyllis Porter Carol Reinhart James Shaw Dean Stahl Carroll Stambaugh Jerry Vohland James Wyman ELEVATOR COMPANY Fruits — Vegetables — Meats Elmwood, Illinois Grain — Coal — Feed — Fence Elmwood, Illinois Frenzied Freshmen Shelby I )univant —President Nval Cecil— Vice President (Jerald Miller—Secretary N a nc v Kmc rick—Treasurer Rollie Allen James Arnold Ed Barnes Pat Carroll Yvonne Cheney Donald Clark Judv Clark Theodore Compton Nancy Coon Robert Courtright Marlene Duffy Arlcn Higgs Robert Johnson Marv McLouth Jerry Miller Janet Mills Carolcc Paccy Robert Patton Everett Peters (Jail Pillman Joe Schclkopf Robert Shane Diane Stahl Maurice Stambaugh Louise W hite BILL FINDLAY. JOSTEN’S Sterling, Illinois SHISSLER SU'D COMPANY Associate Growers of Funk’s “G” Hybrids Elmwood, Illinois Enthusiastic Eighth n Richard Sollcnbcrgcr—President F.laine Hamilton— Vice President I )orcnc Smith -Secretary Joan Hein .—I'reasttrcr Marilyn Kav Ashley Kddic A shell .Marilyn Bleichncr Rudi Bruninga Margaret Cox Charles Fkena James Foster Kathryn Imlcr Fommy Lowry Janice Mercer Mary Meyer l ctta Phillips Jimmy Flack Jim Rogers Shirley Sanders Paul Sheets Dale Sollcnbcrgcr Shirley Sollcnbcrgcr Jane Taylor Andrew Whittaker Janice Wiegand MONICA ELEVATOR COMPANY Grain Feed — Seed — Grinding Monica, Illinois PEORIA SAVINGS LOAN ASSN. 107 South Jefferson Peoria, Illinois Secretive Seventh Donald Hasselbacher President (Jerald McCoy Vice President Peggy Johnson Secretary William Minor Treasurer Richard Archibald Clarence Catton Dora Lee Clark Charles Clavhaugh George Cluskey Edna Compton Larry Corney Lois Courtright Katherine Daymude Gail Herman Lloise Johnson Ann Johnston Steven Joos Ola Keel Roy Keel Anita Lyons Jana Miars Tom Miller Larry Mills Lyle Nauman Margaret O’Toole Richard Powers Robert Powers Mary Jane Plack Jimmie Pillman Dale Rynearson Sharon Somberger Lennie Tubb Judith Ann Tucker Georgia Whitson Janice Whitson Darrell W'ittner Relax! And See A Good Show At The PALACE THEATRE IX ELMWOOD Ed. L. Hahn A. H. CLARK. M. D. Elmwood, Illinois Phone 1251 Squabbling Sixth Joanne Antonacci Judith Aslicll Robert Ashley Charles Barnes Gerald Carroll James Clay ha ugh David Coon James Coulter Shofncr Dean Rosana Duggins Shirley Foster Joyce Graves Henry Hayes Gary I lerridge Patricia Johnson Ronald Kneer Thomas .Maher Ed McCoy Barbara Nelson Sandra Parks Ralph Peters Richard Phillips Gerald Pillman Don Rakesrraw Rov Rogers Joyce Sacks Marv Savage Marv Schelkopf William Searle Eleanor Shaffer James Sheets Tommy Smith Woodrow Smith Gary Smith Gene Sollcnbergcr Nancy Vantine Shirley White THE LITTLE SHOPPE Ladies and Children’s Wearing Apparel Princeville, Illinois DR. (). I). GINGRICH Dentist X-Ray Service Princeville, 111. Fidgety Fifth n j Kenneth Allen Marv Nell Archibald Pamela Boles I.lien Bruninga Betty Carroll David Clark Carol Cluskey Margaret Dan . Frances Dean Dennis Doran Betty Harlan Anita llassclbacher Mary I laves Terry Heinz Danny I lerridge John Johnson Mary Kelly Frederica Lyons Carl McCoy Judy Mercer Dennis Murdock Darlene Nauman Betty O'Toole Dennis Porter Jean Rogers Donald Ryncarson Bob Savage Doris Smith Ronald Somberger Beverly Stables Flmer Stambaugh Peggv Tubb Kenneth Wiegand Paul Wyman Linda Cianciolo I DSON SMITH SONS J lardwarc, Plumbing and I leating Elmwood, Illinois THE FAIR STORE Variety — Self Service Dry Goods Elmwood, Illinois Frivolous Fourth Sharon Beyer Marilyn Binder Jerc Joe Blundy Peter Cahill Fredrick Cluskcy Thelma Courtright Donald Danz Merle Davmude Jean DeWulf Joyce Foster Ray Gelling Rodger Graves Gary Hasselbacher Sharon I lassclbachcr Melissa Hayes Jolccn I lerman Melvin I towc Rena Johnson Sucllcn Johnson Ruth Ann LaFollcttc Mary Miars John Miller Sherry Miller Marjorie Mutton Sharon Parks Sharon Hillman Joyce Plack Dennis Powers Arthur Scarlc Suzanne Scarle Judith Schlink Reed Shaffer Judith Singleton Clara Smith Jacquelyn Stahl Teresa Streitmatter PEORIA COUNTY SERYTCE CO. 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Petroleum Products Feed, Seed and Plant Food Farm Bureau Building Peoria, Illinois Thoughtful Third Roger Allen Susan Baysingar Sandra Bennett Martha Carroll James Catton Edith Marie Cecil Janet Cluskey Charles Compton l.ouise Cox Terry Dungan Gale Eskildscn Karen Goct .c Darrell Hahn Kav Harlan Pauline Johnson Ronald Johnston Joyce Keel Sally Kelley Rufus McPeak Della Ruth Miller Richard Miller Joyce Ann Mills Rosemary Ricker Dean Rvnearson Brenda Sanders John Savage Linda Schlink Roger Smith Sara Smith Roger Sollenbcrgcr Donna Tucker Robert VanDyke Cheryl Vohland Norma Wyman FORNEY’S CAFE The Place To I vat Elmwood Illinois MONROE FLOWER SHOP Flowers For All Occasions — Flowers By Wire Phone 9 Elmwood Sincere Second BRI.MFIL.LD NEWS Phone 3661 Brimfield Clifford Blundy George Bruninga Richard Carroll David Clark John Coon Robert Daymude Robert Dean Shirley l.lliotr William Forbes David Frank Patsy Ciillcs David Grimm Joyce 1 lassclbacher Martha Hayes F.dward Hornback Gary Howe Janet Johnson Marilyn Johnson Victor Knecr Gloria Lowry Vickie Mason James Mercer Michael Miller Robert Miller Sandra Kay Miller Gary Rogers Charlccn Rynearson Klcanor Savage Lee Schelkopf Jean Searle Carolyn Smith James Smith Rosemarie Srreitmattcr Donald Summerson Russell Taylor Patrick Tubb James Tucker Terrance W hite Cleda Whitson Drema Ramsey Fled«fv First Charles Bamewolt John Binder Ruth Blundv Carol Sue Boehm Linda Bridson Rodney Brown Sandra Cadwcll Frederick Carroll Carolyn Catton Bobby Cluskey Mary Kac Dungan Sherry I.me rick Janet Fskildsen Archie Foster Charles Grimm Jerry Hahn Ann Hamilton Janet Harlan Vernon Hasselbachcr Patrick Hayes Eugene Higgs John Johnson Carol Keel Kathleen Kelly Carol LaFollcttc Leamon McPcak David Miller Virginia Miller Rita O’Toole Karen Ovcrmicr Sue Rogers Mary Louise Sacks Gordon Schumpert Boyd Shaffer Edison Singleton John Smith Linda Spafford Mary Spencer Rebecca Talmagc Terry Tubb Judith Weaks Barbara White Carol Wiegand E. W. RIGGINS SON, Genera! Contractors Your Satisfaction Is Necessary Phone 195 Princeville JOHN R. POWERS Vour Standard Oil Agent Phone Briinfield 2532 MILLER’S TV Sales and Service Briinfield, Illinois JERRY’S SERVICE STATION Farm Bureau Products Phone Peoria 5-1013 Kickapoo JOHNSON-ARBER, INC. Hardware and Electrical Appliances Phone 3631 Brimfield MEMLER’S, THE HOME STORE J. R. EMRY Brimticld Illinois IH Trucks, Refrigeration, Maytag Appliances Brimficld Illinois OPPI7S STANDARD SKRVICE Phone Peoria 5-4 )OS Kickapoo BRI.V1FII.LI) IMPI.I Ml NT COMPANY Allis-Chalmcr — Sales and Service Brimficld Phone 2321 I .WALT’S RI.CRKATION Skating and Howling Hrimficld, Illinois CRAVFS MOTOR COMPANY, INC. Chevrolet — Cars and Trucks Phone 7 Princeville HORIZONS unlimited • • • CAT Look in any direction . . . look north . . . south . . . east . . . west. Anywhere . . . everywhere, there's an opportunity. You can set your sights on any goal you choose, and pursue it as diligently as you wish. This is your heritage because you are an American. You are one who can freely seek . . . and whose opportunity it is to find . . . your fortune. This is your priceless birthright. What you do with it is up to you. ERPILLAR TRACTOR CO. CLASS OF 1904 AI u in n i Honoring the Class of 1904, 1929, and 1949. Edna Johnson 1(105 ffilbert, Boulder, Colonuio. Della Cowley ( Laylor)—Anchor, Illinois. Flora Bowman—1039 Linden Avc., Wilmette, Illinois. Florence Arber (Johnson)—Brimficld, Illinois. Verr Clark—3228 S. W. Second St., .Miami 35, Florida. Faye Murphy—Fast Orange, New Jersey. CLASS OF 1929 Chester Bruninga—Elmwood, Illinois. LcRoy Bruninga—Elmwood, Illinois. Andrew Cecil—344 15th St., Moline, Illinois. John LaFollerte—Elmwood, Illinois. 11 a rold McCartney—Elmwood, Illinois. Grant Minor—Texas. Alice Paccv (Kennedy)—719 Butler St., Peoria, Illinois. I Idem German—Brimficld, Illinois. Viola Harry (Watters)—Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Floyd Porter—Cuba, Illinois. Ruth Porter (Hirrh)—424 Marquette, Peoria, Illinois. Ervan Shane—Oak Mill, Illinois. Gerald White. Edythc Whittaker (Wagner)—Washington, Illinois. Vera Whittaker—Laura, Illinois. Edna Holmes (McNav) —1508 Perry Avc., Dcs Plaines, Illinois. Dorothy Rook (Shane)—Brimficld, Illinois. CLASS OF 1949 Alary Lou Courtright (Bessert)— Monroe Road, Peoria, Illinois. Sue Smith (Pillc)—Hanna City, Illinois. Miriam Bragg (Cramer) —1604 California Avc., Peoria, Illinois. Norma Porter (Jones)—Elmwood, Illinois. Patricia Bennett (Campen)— Bartonvillc, Illinois. Mary Lou Carter (Korth)— Elmwood, Illinois. James Mulvancy—1306 Granville, Chicago, Illinois. Esther Hines—Cottage Hospital, Galesburg, Illinois. Donald Snider—Farmington, Illinois. Earlcnc Collins (Hanlon)-State of Washington. Thomas Maher—Brimficld, Illinois. Carvl Tuttle (Schuler)—Dunlap, Illinois. Marv Ann Mulvancy—Brimficld, Illinois. Donald F. Cramer—1604 California Avc., Peoria, Illinois. Kenneth Skaggs—619 E. Chestnut, Louisville, Kentucky. Darlene Fussner (Hanley)—Chicago, Illinois. William Day—University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois. Mary Blackmorc (Whelan)—Edwards, Illinois. Rollie Pennington—1541 Bay St., Alameda, California. Raymond Johnson—Brimficld, Illinois. Homer Lynn—In Service. Leila Hauk (Beefier) Yates Citv, Illinois. Marv Frances Schmitt—Edwards, Illinois. Wilma Turner (Frank)—Dunlap, Illinois. Charles Turner—East Peoria, Illinois. George Wagner—Brimficld, Illinois. Acl viiowledgements e, the Senior Class, wish to express our appreciation to the business establishments who sponsored the prev ious pages and to the following who helped in donations for the publishing of this yearbook. THE II AND II BEAUTY SHOP TYHURST BARBER SHOP OAK HILL MARKET BARRS GROCERY STORE WEBSTER'S STORE CRAMER HARDWARE PRINCEVILLE VETERINARY SERVICE PATS BEAUTY SHOP DR. NOLTING, DENTIST W ILSON PAPER COMPANY GAMBLE STORE STEER’S PHARMACY CESIL'S MOBILOIL SERVICE COZY INN CAFE WHITE’S FEED STORE GENERAL HAULING PACEY KINGDON, TRUCKING J. CL ZERN PARKSIDE CAFF. BRIMFIELD MOTOR COMPANY PORI.MANS SPORTING GOODS REM BRAND I SIUDIO 123 North Jefferson Avenue—Peoria, Illinois SUPREME SCHOOL STUDIOS-7147 Main Street-Peoria, Illinois PEORIA ENGRAN ING COM PAN X 101 Main Street-Peoria, Illinois I HE STAR-COURIER COMPANY—First Street at Tremont—Kcwancc, Illinois PITS I ER S BINDERY—348 East Fremont Street—Galesburg, Illinois