Bushnell High School - Replica Yearbook (Bushnell, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1946 volume:

L H 1 J Q A 4 4 w ij, 5' .fi gf ' 1 I J 1 , 1 4 X f 5 5 ?g ' if ,Mg- daffir- ., ,nk QI fa if i ' if I I . ij. 1- ,Xa . ' 4 i 5' 1 -'QE , Q: , 7 MA b 3,4 iv' J: 'T ,. fgglj,-.j v . ,il T xii. - A - I i- 1-EEF? THE REPLICA Clic? Presented by The Claws of '46 Editor-Dorothy Russlef Ass't. Editor-George Sperry Printing-L. J. Derenzy Photographsby-Wells Studio, John Bonnett Cover and Binding by-Pfister's Engraving by Galesburg Engraving Co. FORWARD . . . . ' This boolc attempts neither to envision the future nor to commemorate the past. I t is merely a sincere: attempt to gifve the stud- ents of Bushnell High a volume, as simple and complete in form as possible, of which they will be proud, one which to them will be a tangible souvenir along with memories of the happy hours, disappo- intments, accomplishments, and struggles of the school year of 1945-1946. If this book when you in years to come look back on its thumbmarked pages, stirs up fond remembr ances of ,high school days at B. C. H. S., its purpose will have been achieved. DBDJCAWUN TO EMIL 'POP' PAULSON who has been a Pop to us all, throughout our high-school years. ADMINISTRATIUN 5953 Paul M. Crafton Our Superintendent B. C. H. S. SENIORS OF 19462 It is customary to extend congratulations for signifi- cant achievement. Your graduation from High School.represents a major achievement in the realm of learning. Therefore permit me to extend my sincere congratulations to you for having reached this goal. From now on you will enter more and more into the stream of life, you will become increasingly independent, and your influence will touch the lives of many people. My fervent hope is that it will always be for good. Your education places upon you a heavy responsibility to become economically self sufficient, morally and ethically upright, and a worthy citizen. Ours is still the land of golden opportunity. Never has a group of young people had more to live for than now. The world is entering an era of peace in which you will find i your place and make your contribution to personal, national, and international welfare. You are a fine group of young people and I predict out- standing success for all of you. You have my best wishes for a lifetime of fruitful service. Sincerely yours, Bushnell Community High School Bushnell, Illinois The School Board abl C315 PERRY OPP, President MARTIN LUCK, Secretary CLYDE ALEXANDER ROBERT VOORHEES ELMLER WERTZLER 2 V,- l X x FACULTY . Xsu-'Q' Q 5 1 Q I Q 5 Q N 4, -., ,Paging Vlf CLARA A'HEARN-Western Illinois State Teacher's College, Bachelor of Education, Algebra I, Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra, and Practical Math- ematics GEORGE BERTILINO - Bradley Polytechnic College, Bachelor of Sci- ence, World History, Conservation, and Boy's Physical Ed -Football, Basketball, and Track Coach. Sponsor of B-Club. BETTY JONES -- 'Western Illinois State Teacher's College-Bachelor of Education-Home Ec I, Home lic II, and Home Ec III-Sponsor of Home Ec Club and Junior Class. ENID KILGORE - western Stare Teacher's College-Bachelor of Ed- ucation -- Biology, Physiology, Girls' Physical Education. HELEN CLARK -- Western Illinois State Teacher's College -- Bachelor of Education,-French I, English III, English IV -Sponsor of Dramatics Club and Senior Class - Associate Director of Dramatics Club Plays. CLAUDE I-IULICK-University of Illinois--Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Music -Public School Music, Band, Chorus - Sponsor of Band and Chorus -Director of Chorus Show. GLADYS KNOWLTON - Gem City Business College - Bachelor of Ac- counts--University of Illinois, Univer- sity of Chicago, Western State Teach- ers College-Shorthand, Typewriting, Bookkeeping, Commercial Arithmetic, Treasurer of Federated Funds. ALENE LAYMAN - Kirksville Teachers College-B. S. Degree in Education - U. S. History, World History, English IH, Civics, Economi- cs, and Geography-Sponsor of Stud- ent Council, Replica, and Freshman Class-Play Director of Junior and Senior Class Plays. CEOLA YEAGER -- University of Missouri, Western State Teacher's College, and Graduated from Carth- age College-B. A. Degree-Latin II, English I,' and English II-Sponsor of Latin Club and Sophomore Class- Director of Dramatics Club Plays. LELLA WARFEL -University of Ill' inois-Bachelor of Science and Mast- ery of Science-Chemistry, Physics, and General Science-Sponsor of the Buzz. WILLIAM THORNTON-Western Illinois State Teacher's College Bachelor of Science-Farm Management Animal Husbandry Sponsor of Future Farmers of America Picture not available TH E SE N IDRS 5 , ,- V1 I Ruth Rittenhouse Max Quigley Joan Smith Senior Class History September 10, 1942--Today 60 green freshmen entered B. C. H. S. The patter of our little feet echoed up and down the hall, as we walked, awe-inspired' through the corridors, and met for the first time, our idols, the upperclassmen, longing for the day. when we too, would be idle. Miss Warfel was chosen to guide our faltering footsteps through the first try- ing year. Harland Bovd was elected President of the newly formed class with George Sperry as vice-president and Ruth Stockdale secretary-treasurer. Dave McDonald was our outstand- ing athlete, earning a letter in football. September 7, 1943--Those of us who didn't pass out, passed--and thus reached that state of achievement known as becoming sophomore. Miss Winbigler was elected as our spon- sor, Rosalie Foster was president, George Sperry vice-president. and Dolois Huffman secret- ary and treasurer. September 5, 1944--At last we were upper-classmen-Hallelujah! Most of us were act- ive in the school's activities. Don't Take My Penny was our class play with Mary Frances Temple and George Sperry in the leading roles. Dorothy Russler acted as editor of the School Buzz which is annually sponsored by the Junior Class. We were all busy preparing for the Prom which was the highlight of our school year. Sponsors were Miss Jones and Mr. Thorn- ton. Class president-George Sperry, Vice-president-Rosalie Foster, Secretary-Ruth Rit- enhouse, and Treasurer-Gaylen Statler. September 4. 1945-- I think that I shall never sea a senior wonderful as thee-- We were deeply stirred by these praises from our little freshmen friends as they knelt before us on bended knee. fOf course we applied the paddle to those who didn'tJ Mrs. Clark acted as class advisor, Max Quigley as President, Ruth Rittenhouse as Vice-president, and Joan Smith as Secretary-treasurer. As Seniors, wesponsored the Homecoming Dance with Dol- ores Huffman reigning over the festivities as queen. Later in the year. Mary Frances Temple won the D. A. R. award and Lois Sheckler, Ruth Stockdale, Evelyn Pieper, Kate Oblander, Lila Hutchins the typing awards and Bar- bara Lovell Lila Hutchins the shorthand award. The date of the prom was April 26 and we were all welcomed aboard the good ship B C. H. S. by the Junior Class. The theme was nautical ibut nice, complete with lighthouse, whale, fish, and a beachcomber's shack. Reverend Rhoades delivered the senior sermon at the baccalaureate services held in the Methodist Church, Sunday May 26, followed by class day on Tuesday May 28. Our long awaited graduation came the following Wednesday in the auditorium. Mr, Russell Guin from Danville, Illinois delivered the address. As the strains of Auld Lang Syne filled the auditor- ium we walked solemnly down the aisle as graduates of B. C. H. S. This was the last time we would all be together. We shall walk many different paths in life but we shall never for- get the good times and fiendships we have enjoyed during the four years at B. C. H. S. I I I Wills For Class Of '46 L John Bonnett, will my Charles Atlas physique to Lee Morrow I, Mable Burton will my quest ways to Joan Dell! Take heed, Dell! I, Dick Bayless, will my interest in Joan Bricker to a sophomore boy. lAlthough she prefers Seniors.l I, Eldon Cadwalader. will my shyness to Richard Schrodt. That boy is such a wolf! I. Margaiet Derenzy, will my flashing black eyes to Pat Hutcnins. She canu e them on Ronnie I, Shirley Derenzy, will my athletic ability to Jane Luck. I, Gene Douglas, will Peggy's interest in me to the other 20 guy's. I, Rosa Lee Dimmit. will quiet modesty to Joanna Rouse. Shell use it about as much as I did I, Magaret Everly, will my interest in Doug to anyone. It hasn't done me much goob lately I, Bob Everly. will my seat in study hall to Anna Daugherty. lt's close to Wertzler I, Rosalie Foster will Junior Nicholas to anyone who can put up with him. I, Phills Gorke, will my social life to Shirley Kimler. Shirley should enjoy it, as it's mostly evening socials. I, Louise Hensley, will my small stature to Suzanna Beatty. I, Norman Hickenbottom, will the office girl to the school until she makes enough money so we can get hitched. - I, Dorris Ann Hoyle, will Gene Brewer to Zelpha Freburg. QHoping Keith and I can get. to- gether. I, Doloris Huffman, will my affection for Davis to Barbara Rogers. Maybe she'll accomplish something with it I, Lila Jean Hutchins, will my diamond rings to Norma Strode. Needless to say she has a good start. I, Keith Kimler. will my knack for collecting females to George Merrow. I, Margie Litchfield, will my red-haired Junior to anyone who thinks they can get him. I, Barbara Lovell, will my firey temper to Barbara Mc Cormick. It ought to go well with her red hair I, Martha Madison, will my studiousness to Charlene Ehresman. I, Dave Mc Donald, will my singing ability to La Rita. We want to keep it in the family I, George Merritt, will my nicknames to Jim Kipling. He'll answer to any name. I, Gale Leighty. will my car to Jim Spiker-- ----- Sucker l I ! ! ! ! , Gladys Morse, will my artistic talents to Donna Wier. , Kate Oblander, will my serious manner to Margie Ebbert. I I I, Dave Ogle, will my girl friends to anyone with an Olbsmobile. I, Bob Ogle, will my farming talent to George Merrow I, Evelyn Peiper, will my job at Strodes to Eileen Norcross. 1, Jack Promisson, ,will Pat to whomever can put up with her tongue-lashings. I,Max Quigley will, my suck with the faculty to anyone who likes Trouble V I, Ruth Rittenhouse will my excellent grades to Dean Speer, realizing that l1e's a studious scholar. , . , I, Dorothy Russler, :will my task as Replica Editor to anyone who can't run fast enough! I, Lois Sheckler, will my love for flowers to Jack Sheneberger. IDon't ask me whyll l, Joan Smith, will my ability for stringin em along to anybody who thinks they can do as well as I have. 1 l, George Sperry, will my ability to finish lessons at the last minute to Dick Witter. I, Nancy Standifird, will my trip to Wisconsin to anyone who thinks they can learn as much as I did. I, Gaylan Statler, will my Chevy to any junk dealer who will come after it. I, Ruth Stockdale, will my job at the Telephone Office to anyolne interested in the latest gossip. I, Naomi Stockdale, will my typing ability to anyone who likes to work. I, Mary Frances Temple, will Frank to Pat Ide. Don't take it seriously Pat. I had to be a sport and will something. I, Pat Van Syckle, will my refined parts in plays to Peggy Miller-Joke! I, Bob Williamson, will my Uspending money' to Charley Brant. At least Rosa Lee wcn't put him on a budget. I, Bebe Zimmerman, will my vitality to Bob Paulson. Not that I think he lacks it. We, the Class of 1946 will to the Faculty our quietness, obedience, and our stubborness. To the Freshmen we will our studious talents. To the Sophomores our personality. To the Juniors our 'suck' with the faculty. September 31, 1967 Cicero, Illinois Dear Petuna, Gee kid, I simply had to write you and tell you about my visit to good old Bushnell. The old town sure has changed a lot. I saw a lot of the old gang around. You remember how Norman Hickenbottom was going to be a minister? Well. of all things, he's now a Major--in the Salvation Army. I said, Well, well, Norman, You're look- ing fine. He said, Thank you, and God Bless you. I couldn't resist going to the show when I saw that Shirley DeRenzy was playing the lead in the revival of the old picture, Forever Amber. I enjoyed the picture very much.all except the parts Dave McDonald got upside down on the screen. Dave says he thinks he has about learned how to run the projector and he is going to begin learning how to operate the popcorn machine next week. By the way, I saw Dave Ogle and he asked me if I would look in the stores in Cicero and see if I couldn't please find him an all-conference emblem for his letter sweater. He and his wife--Joan Smith--are charging 25 cents a person to see their mo- del home. Q5 cents extra to see the Duncan Fhyfe dining rocm set., Oh yes, Nancy Standifird rushed up to me on the street and told me all about her re- sort in Wisconsin. It sure sounded wonderful. Saturday nite, I went up to the Bushnell Recreation Center to a square dance. Gale Leighty was calling the dances. I was almost run over by Margie Litchfield trying to make the ll o'clock deadline. On her fortieth birthday she gets to stay out till 11:30. I'm wearing my hair in a new style now. I had it done at Sarah Miller's Beauty Sal- lon, and haven't been able to undo it since. Barbara Lovell is her assistant and specializes in exotic hairdos. Q'l'hat's what I gotj I ran into Kate Oblander, who was also home on vacation. She looks much the same, except for her nose--shes been writing a gossip column, you know. I went up to Margaret Everly's apartment and walked in to find Margaret looking out of the window with a pair of binoculars. I couldn't figure it out until someone told me that Gene Douglas lived across the street. lWon't that girl ever give up?l Bebe Ann Zimmerman is now living with Rosa Lee and Bob Williamson while Rosy digs up a new husband for Bebe. You surely read in the papers about her third husband com- mitting suicide. They say he was driven comp'etely out of his mind, as I can well imagine. By the way, have you seen those new sign boards advertising Dr. Everly's toothpaste with the picture of Martha Madison and that old familiar smile? I knew she'd get some at- tention with that sometime. V I met Dorothy QRusslerj Rhodes up town with her five little boys lall red-headsl and she told me that John Bonnett had organized a groupe of lady wrestlers. The star of his show is Dorris Ann Hoyle and Kieth Kimler is still working as John's handy man. I visited the old school one day while I was there and found Rosalie Foster teaching Physics and Chemistrp and doing refearch work with Miss Warfel Naomi Stockdale was also there teaching typing and shorthand. I guess Miss Knowlton finally gave up. I was lucky in having Fhyllis Gorke a corrpanion on my trip back. She was on her way to Reno for another divorce from Calvin. ' You know ihey've been married three times. I guess that's all the news for now kid. Write soon. Sweet Pea P. S. Dick Bayless was the engineer on the train on my way home. Ain't it sur- prising how people end up? l October 17. 1967 New York City. N. YJ Dear Sweet Pea, Got your letter the other day and was glad to hear about all the old gang. Since then I have looked up several other members of our class who are living here in town. J ack Promisson and his family are visiting the Bob Ogle's now. Jack told me they'd eaten in thirty different resturants while they'd been here. Eldon Cadwalader is working in the custom's office as a French interpreter. Some peo- ple seem to think we're headed for war with France, but l don't know ........... . I went for a walk down by the waterfront the other day and saw Gladys Morse sitting on a bench looking out to sea. I guess she's still waiting for her sailor to come home. George Sperry's Orchestra is now playing at the Stork Club. Mary Frances Temple is his vocalist. She's having one last fling before settling down as a doctor's wife. QDr. Fitch, you know Q Lois Sheckler has a little flower shop where she's keeping the home fires burning till the fleet gets in. Ruth Stockdale is the switchboard operator atthe Waldorf Astoria and she tells me all the gossip about Dolores Huffman who lives there. You know Dolores designs all those 'maurice' dresses. They say she's going to marry Zeke Statler if she can get his mind off the Stock Market long enough. I expect you've heard Ruth Rittenhouse on the Information Please Program. She's the only one who has never been wrong once! ! ! ! Pat VanSyckel is a star reporter on the Times and her first book 'Class of '46 based on all our lives is coming out soon. Margaret DeRenzy, now known as Rita LeMoco, has returned from her European tour and is now doing her famous glitterworm dance at the El Caballero. Louise Hensley is a model at Macey's Qbasementj and Lila Jean Hutchins works there too as a shopper. She really enjoys her job-spending other people's money. By the way, I hear that Mable Burton has a new establishment that's all the rage. She calls it the Tiny Tots Tidy Didy Service She had a hard time making ends meet at first, but she's made quite a few changes by now, and with the help of her able assistant, Evelyn Pieper she's back in the running again. Prof. George Merritt, B.S.P., H.D.L.S.M.F.T., alias The Beard, is now running a book keeping correspondence school. Max Quigley has taken ballet under the stage name of Valderernere Spitoonski. Max is now playing the leading role in 'The Blue Fairie. Well, that just about catches me up on the news for now. Don't forget to write. - Petunia 'Z' . 1 Iv, John Bonnett Transferred from Prairie City 3, Football 4, Cho- rus 3, Don't Take My Penny 3, Science Club 3, Jr. Rotarion 4 Dick Bayless Dick Transferred from Abingdon 3, Chorus 3, 4, Band 3, Sing For Your Supper 4 1 . Eldon Cadwalader Transferred from Cuba 2, F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Don't Take My Penny 3 Mable Burton Sally Transferred from Brooklyn 2, Home Ec. 2 A . Hcadi! K GladyS Moorse Transferred from Cuda 3, Home Ec. 3, 4, Chorus 3, Sarah Miller A ' Sally Home EC. 4, Sing For Your Supper 4 4, Sing For Your Supper 4 L David Ogle ' F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Student Council 3, Dra- Katherine Oblander Kate Latin 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Band UZ, 3, 4, Dra. matics 4, Replica 4, Bookkeeping Award 3, Sing For Your Supper 4, Contest 2 Dave matics 4, Don't Take My Penny 3, Jr. Rotarian 4 3, Track 3, 4, 1 Home Ec. 1, Z, Martha Madison Marty' ' Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. 1, 3, Dramatics 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4 ' V David McDonald Dave 1 4 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4, B-Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Contest 2, 3, 4 i l George Merritt Scurv Transferred from Normal 3, Football 3, 4, Basket- ball 4, B-Club 3, 4, Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Supper 4, F. F. A. 3 Barbara Lovell Barb' Transferred from Canton 1, F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Sec 3, Replica 4, Jr. Rotarian 4 Margaret Everly . Chorus 2, 3, 4, Dramatics 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Replica 4, Don't Take My Penny 3, Home- coming Queen Court 3, 4, Cheerleader 4, Sing Por Your Supper 4 T fy - , . ..,. -- 5 , . Rosalie Foster Flossie Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Buzz 2, 3, Science Club 3, Dramatics 4, Latin Club I, 2, Replica 4, Class Officer Pres. 2, V. Pres. 3, Student Council 1, Sing For Your Supper 4, Contest 2, 4 Phyllis Gorlce Baldy Home Ec. 2, 3, Don't Take My Penny 3, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Cheerleader 1, Drum Majorette I , 2, 3, Robert Williamson Bob' ' Ruth Stockdale Chorus 2, Replica 4 Patricia Van Syckle Chorus 2, 3, Replica 4, Buzz 2, Dramatics 4, Lib- p rary 4, Home Ec. 2, Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Supper 4 Naomi Stockdale Chorus 2, 3, Spanish 2, Buzz 3, 4, Replica 3, 4, Library 4 v I Mary Frances Temple Latin 1, 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, Band 2, 3, 4, Library 3, Replica 4, Dramatics 4, Buzz 2, 3, Student Council 1, 2, Girls State 3, D. A. R. 4, Don't Take My Penny 3 ffpaw' i Z Nancy Standifird Home Ec. 2, 4, Latin Club Dramatics 4, Band 1, 2, 3, For Your Supper 4 Robert Ogle Basketball 4, Football 4, Pres. 4 , Lois sheckzef ' M ,l-- 4 Transferred from Avon 2, Latin Club 2, 3, 4, S pa- nish Club 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Replica 4, Con- test 2, 3, 4, Valedictorian 4 4 Nanny ' 1, 2, 3, Science Club 3, 4, Chorus 3, 4, Sing 4 T , Gaylen Statler Zel4l6 Transferred from Bardolph 3, Football 3, 4, B- Club 3, 4, Treas. 3 Bob F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, V. Louise Hensley Shorty Home EC. 2, 4, Sing For Your Supper 4 wfwfwf K ,, 1 1 , . i 6 . K . su 3 4. I V y s i- S I X V C. Norman Hicken bottom Doc l Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, Jr. Rotarian 3, Sing For Your Supper 4, Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4 Doris Ann Hoyle Latin Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Home Ec. 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 4 Chorus 2, 3, 4, Replica 4, Buzz 3 x 5 Doloris Huffman Huffy Home Ec. 1, 2, 4, Student Counoil I, 2, 3, Librar- ian 4, Science Club 3, Replica 4, Homecoming Queen 4, Shorthand Award 3, Sec. 3 9 i Shirley DeRenzy Mae Home Ec. 1,2, 4, Margaret DeRenzy Maggie Home Ec. 1, 2, 4, Sing For Your Supper 4 1 - Gene Douglas Football 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4, Track J, 2, 3, 4, F. F. A. I, 2, 3, Pres. 3, Science Club 3, Pres. 3, B-Club 2, 3. 4, V. Pres. 4 Rosa Lee Dimmitt Rosie Home Ec. 2, 4, Science Club 3, Buzz 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 4, Don't Take My Penny 3, Replica 2, 4, Dramatics 4, Latin Club I, 2, 3, Pres. 3, Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, Homecoming Queen Court 4, Contest 2, 3 r 1 fgnougrn Lila Jean Hutchins Jeanie Home Ec. 1, 2, 3 Keith Kimler Gunnysack Science Club 3', B-Club 3, 4, Student Council 3, 4, Football 1, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 1 A 1 Gale Leighty Leaky i Replica 4, Basketball 3, Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Supper 4 Marjorie Litchfield Margie Transferred from Adair 2, Home Ec. 2, Chorus 2, 3 J Evelyn Pieper Replica 4 Jack Promisson Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Football I, 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4, B-Club 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4, Jr. Rotarian 4, Student Council Treas. 4 Bebe Ann Zimmerman Bi b Transferred from Colchester 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 3, Home EC. 2, 3, 4, Pres 4, Dramatics4,Stu- dent Council Pres. 4, Buzz 3, 4, Replica 3, 4 Science Club 3, Girl's State 3, Cheerleader 3, 4, Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Sup- perv 4 S fi' Johnny Dorothy Russler Dorf Chorus 2, 3, 4, Contest Sextette 3, Dramatics 4, Replica 2, 3, 4, Ed. 4, Student Council 2, 3, Buzz 1, 2, 3, 4, Ed. 3, Co-ed. Z, Science Club 3, Spanish 2, 3, Library 2. 3, Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 4 Buck Bob Everly Don't Take My Penny 3 Max Quigley Oconto I, 2, 3, Football 4, Student Council 4, Class Pres. 4, Replica 4 Ruth Rittenhouse Latin 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Spanish 2, 3, Library 2, 3, 4, Class Sec'y 3, Valedictorian, Dra- matics 4, Replica 4 R . . . its Ms . - g 5 1 5 Joan Smith Latin I, 2, Chorus I, 2, 3, Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Supper 4, Home Ee. 1, 2, Rep- lica 4 George Sperry Sperry Latin I, 2, 3, 4, V. Pres. 3, Pres. 4, Dramatics 4, Band I, 2, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2, 3, Science Club 3, Replica 4, Ass't Ed. 4, Buzz 2, Class Officer V. Pres. 1, 2, Pres. 3, Football I, 2, 3. 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, B-Club 3, 4, Student Council 2, 3 V. Pres. 3, Track 3, Contest 2, 3. Don't Take My Penny 3, Sing For Your Supper 4, Sec'y Pekin Dist. I. A. S. C. WJNIURS W . Nw fa. , ,JY 3, ff .:':-1.7 -J-:lg -.' Ernest Spangler Pat Ide George Merrow JUNIOR HISTORY , In September, 1943. fifty green freshmen entered high school to be duly initiated into the ranks of Braves. All survived the iniation to elect the following officers: president Pat Ide: vice-president, Ivan Wertzlerg secretary-treasurer, Dick Elamg sponsor, Miss Warfel. We had two letter winners - Lindsay Ebert who earned his honor on the gridiron and Herb St. Clair who earned his as manager. The fall of '44 found us once rrore in good old B. C. H. S. By this time our number had diminisned to forty four. The officers for our sophmore year were president, George Mer- rowg vice-president. Dick Elam: secretary-treasurer, Helenjean Lauterbachg sponsor, Miss A'Hearn. This year we had but one letter winner that being Herb who again acted as man- ager. Once again we returned in the fall of '45 this time as upperclassmen, forty-onefin num- ber. We chose for our officers Pat Ide as president, Ernest Spangler as vice-president, George Merrow as secretary-treasurer, and Miss J ones as sponsor. ' The annual election for Studnt Council president brought forth Frank Fitch from our ranks for this honor for the school year '46 and '47. On November 30, we presented our class-play: A Case of Springtime which was a huge success. On April 26, we sponsored the Junior-Senior banquet and Prom with Freeling Clower's orchestra furnishing the music aboard the U. S. S. Bushnell. We had two class parties-a hay-rack ride in the fall and a picnic at Lake Story on the last day of school. Thus we closed an eventful year ready to take our places as seniors. IUNIORS First Row: E. Yocum, B. Bricker, R. Hensley, B. Brooks, J. Voorhees, J. Eades, A. Daugherty, J. Brad- ford, Z. Freburg Second Row: L. Davis, N. Bonnett, W. Schrodt, H. St. Clair, J. Luck, H. Lafary D. Adams, N. Strode, L. Brewer Third Row: L. Rittenhouse, I. Wertzler. J. Kane, H. Lauterbach, P. Sowers, B. Paulson, L. Opp, D. Moores, P. Ide Fourth Row: P. Swanson, D. Elam, C. Brant, B. Huffman, H. Hulett, F. Fitch, E. Spangler, D. Gray, L. Morrow Fifth Row: B. Rich, G. Merrow, T. Norris, J. Rogers, P. McCance SOPHOMORES First Row: B. Rogers: J. Sheneberger, S. Huffman, P. Roley, V. Powers. N. Zuspann, D. Turner: S. Kimler, D. Smith Second Row: E. Stockdale, V. Goodin, B. McCormick, J. Bartlett, E. VVal- ler, B. Brillhart, D. Lomax, B. Griffeth, B. Lovell Third Row: J. Nagel, L. Alexander, D. Knott, D. Whistler, 1. Perkins, D. Stevens, J. Kipling, 1. Burton, D. Walters is Fourth Row: N. Smith, D. Temple, A. Helle, M. Smith, G. Brewer, D. V Speer, P. Krauser, D. Crawford, J. Dell Fifth Row: C. Ehreshman, D. Gillett, B. Peterson, B. Dilts, A. YVilson, 1. Frey, G. Smith, B. DeRenzy, A. Brewer Sixth Row: H. Campbell, L. Arter, J. Spiker, D. Wier, V. Waller, H. Nicholas, P. Hutchins, A Seventh Row: S. Bradley, E. Coates, B. Swanson, N. I. Huffman, B. Cadwalader, D. Trummel Eighth Row: B. Cramer, V. Mason Ninth Row: W. Litchfield, M. Hilton 'welll Rogers Robert Cadwalader Bob Swanson Norma Huffman SOPHOMORE HISTORY In the fall of '44, we entered B.C.H.S. as poor, green, bewildered Freshman. The result of our first class meeting was the election of the following officers: Barbara Rogers, President, Pat Krauser, Treasures, jack Sheneberger. Secretaryg Mrs. Kilgore, Spon- sorg Bob Swanson. Earl Stockdale. and Bernard Brillhart, Student Council Representative. According to custom, we were iniatiated with the greatest diligence by the Seniors. In spite of this. everybody survived and we brought respect to our class by participating in the extra curricular activities offered by the school. v We started our Sophomore year in B.C.H.S. by scorning the green Freshmen as we had been scorned. Our firsttconference resulted in Bob Swanson, President, Bob Cadwalader, Vice-President, Norma ,lean Huffman, Secretary and Treasurerg and Mrs. Kilgore, Sponsor. We took all honors in the yearly magazine sales with Jim Kipling, highest salesman, selling Sl03.00. Our total sales were S280.00. and a proht of S'.9l.00. The English classes, under the supervision of Mrs. Yeager, wrote and presented several one -act plays in the general assembly. The Sophomores releived the Juniors of the duty of the Buzz for the week of Feb. 18- 22, with Jim Spiker, Editor, Bernard Brillhart, Assistant Editor. 4 '- 'iffweiuz ,Y E x 4 +41- Yu. 5? J. 5? flr mf , fi ,321 19 Yi Q ,r x n 5 : . xi -5 .5 4 1 sf ,.-5 6 53 L 2 'il' -M v ' K I V J. nl. I lx S-N FRESHMEN Top Row: B. Hensley, C. Schmalshof, D. Hillyer, R. Bankes, D. Miller, B. lNlcClerry, R. Schrodt, P. Miller, N. Ebert Second Row: V. Howard, J. Bricker, B. Maloney, J. Rouse, B. Mote, B. Clugsten, H. Lafary, C. Morse. D. Konkler Third Row: G. Farrar, E. Henderson, F. Nagel, F. Whitten, M. Brewer, B. Beatty, J. Orwig, B. Barnes, L. Statter Fourth Row: A. Litchfield, G. Cassel, P. Rose, R. Bricker, M. Ebbert, J. Taylor, D. Broderson, N. Hood, D. Pratt Fifth Row: L. Howe, V. Parker, B. West, W. Head, B. Huffman, S. Holcomb, Norcross, J. Worthing- ton, B. Plummer Sixth Row: F. Thompson, B. Coons, J. Freburg, F. Hickenbottom, B. Waller, M. Melvin, J. Perry, M. Krebs, L. Helle . Seventh Row: B. Kipling, H. Baker, B. Ebbert 'f Bob Kipling Dick Witter Harold Baker FRESHMAN HISTORY We were duly iniated by the Seniors on September 25, but were rewarded for our good- sportsrnanship by a party at the Recreational Center that evening. On October 10, we all had fun on a hayrack ride and picnic at Brown's woods. We held a class party in the gym in January and a skating party in March. We ended the school year with a picnic on May 28, at Avondale. Our class officers for this year were Dick Witter- President, Harold Baker Vice-president and Bob Kipling-Secretary and Miss Layman acted as our advisor. Our star athlete was Dick Witter who earned a letter in football. .7 5 Q-544N.:-5,3 ,., Back Row: V. Parker, S. Bradley, M. Quigley, Miss Layman, J. Kipling, I. Wertzler: J. Rouse. Seated: K. Kzmler, J. Promisson, B. Zimmerman, B. Paulson, J. Luck. STUDENT COUNCIL This past year has been a very successful one for the Student Council. Bebe Ann Zim- merman acted as president, Bob Paulson, as vice president, Jane Luck as secretary and Jack Promisson as treasurer. One of their projects was the reopening of the Friday Night Club and renaming it the Jerc Club, Jerc standing for Junior Educational Recreational Center. They were also responsible for several entertaining and educational assembly programs. The annual Christmas dance was held December 21 with Finis Turner and his orches- tra providing the music. On March 22, the Student Council also sponsored a box supper and barn dance with the Helle family furnishing the music. On November 3, several members attended the annual Pekin District Student Council Convention at Springfield. On April 12 and 13 several members also attended the annual convention of the Illinois Association of Student Councils. This was held in the Pere Mar- quette at Peoria. Many valuable ideas and suggestions were acquired at these two meet- ings. The year ended with a big party at the Jerc Club honoring the new president and vice-president, Frank Fitch and Bob Swanson. Top Row: N. Hiclcenbottom, J. Shenenberger, B. Williamson B Zimmerman F Fitch M Qui le n - n 1 9 0 H yn G. Statler, D. Lomax. . . Second Row: R. Stockdale, D. Hoyle, S. Beatty, J. Smith, D. Huffman, P. VanSyckle, J. Luck, M. Everly. ' Third Row: E. Peiper, R. Rittenhouse, L. Sheckler, R. Everly, G. Leighty, R. Dimmitt, M. Temple, E. Norcross. Seated at Table: Miss Layman, R. Foster, D. Russler, G. Sperry, K. Oblander. REPLICA STAFF Many changes were made this year in both the printing and distributing of the Rep- lica. At the first of the year, the Seniors voted to have the yearbook cover the whole year and to include pictures and descriptions of all those last activities which it has not contained m the past. Therefore, the staff was kept busy throughout the entire school- year and the book went to press directly after graduation. The main cogs in the editorial wheel were Dorothy Russler, as editor, George Sperry assistant editor, Rosalie Foster, business manager, Gale Leighty, advertising. and Rosa Lee Dimmitt, sales manager. I Standing: D. Russler. D. Lomax, B. Paulson, L. Arter, B. Zimmerman, M. Everly, J. Nicholas, P. Roley Seated: J. Spiker, F. Fitch, J. Luck, Miss Warfel, D. Adams, M. F. Temple THE SCHOOL BUZZ The Buzz of this past year has played an important part in the publicizing school act- ivities. etc. lll It has been one of the backbones of our school life. The staff has been active in keeping the community up-to-date on all events such as sports, class plays and others. Jane Luck served as editor, Frank Fitch as sports editor, Pat Roley as grade school news editor, Jim Spiker as the inquiring reporter, Dora Adams lnow it can be toldl as 'Gossip' collector. and Dorothy Russler and Lynn Arter as feature writers. There were others who helped from time to time who are shown in the picture. Miss Warfel was their chief helper and guide. It was up to her to see that the rest did their job. l Standing: H. Lauterbach, L- OPP, M. Burton, N. Standifird, S. Miller, G. Morse, P. Roley, P. Van Syckle, M. Litchfield, C. Ehresman Seated: J. Smith, A. Rogers, Mrs. Clark, D. Huffman, L. Hutchins, N. Hickenbottom THE LIBRARIANS The librarians are chosen from the people in study hall and given one of two jobs to do. For each period of the day, one person takes care of the magazines and one, the books. The books are loaned out for one week and may be renewed for the same length of time. A fine of two cents is charged for each day a book is overdue, and this money is used to buy new books for the library. Encyclopedias and magazines may not be taken out of the study hall, but are loaned for one period only. The librarians keep the books in order and Mrs. Clark, as sponsor orders new books and helps with any of the problems that may arise. I L. to R. Standing: J. Luck, J. Nicholas, W. Schrod,t P. Van Syckle, M. Crafton, R. Dimmitt, D. Lomax Seated: K. Oblauder, S. Ebbert, N. Hickenbottom OFFICE STAFF ' The above students were appointed at the beginning of the year to act as officers assist- ants. They perform many duties including collecting attendance slips, making announce ments, answering the telephone, and forging Mr. Crafton's name on excuses. Their services were indispensable. ' .J-i- K. - S Standing: Bebe Ann Zimmerman, Margaret Everly Kneeling: Rosa Lee Dimniitt, Danny Lomax, Joan Dell THE CHEERLEADERS The above five cheerleaders were elected by the Student Council early in the year. They were nominated by the student body and then each member of the council graded each nominee as follows: Past experience 20 per cent School spirit 15 Aptitude 10 Looks and Personally 25 ' Past game attendance 5 Scholastic standing 20 Popularity 5 The nominees who received the highest presentages were elected. Throughout the year these five have kept the rest of us interested and enthusiastic by their zest and vitality. They have staged pep 'stunts' which have both entertained and en- couraged our teams and backers. Three cheers for the cheerleaders! L. to R. J. Sheneberger, D. Crawford, W. Schrodt, J. Bricker, L. Sheckler, L. Halle, L. Opp, H. lauterbach, D. Temple, R. Opp B. C. H. S. BAND . This past year the band has participated in a number of activities under the direction of Claude O. Hulick. The band for all home football and basketball games. lt played for the Prairie City Homecoming Picnic and for the Memorial Day service at Prairie City as well as the one here at home. Th . . H .! ese Junior Petr1l.o bait also presented their eighth annual spring concert on May 17. The maestro and his music-makers traveled to Galesburg in April to earn a second div- ision award in the district band contest. This might also be the proper place to give a few well deserved words of acclaim to the solo and ensemble contestants. In March they journeyed to Galesburg to the district con- test with the following results: Frank Fitch. tuba, firstg LaRita Opp, flute, first: Jane Luck snse drum, first: Peggy Sowers, Girls medium voice, first: Dave McDonald, boys' low voice, firstg and the brass sextette, Dan Lomax, Gene Brewer, Rosalie Foster, Wanda Schrodt, Lois Sheckler, and F rank Fitch, second. Those placing in first division at district then went to state at Peoria. LaRita. Dave. and Jane placed first with Frank, Peggy placing second. Indeed the school may be proud of its A-1 musicians--the band. it L. to R. W. Hoyle, V. Stockdale, P. Miller, T. Burke, A. Daugherty, R. Foster, D. Lomax, J. Luck L. Rittenhouse. D. Turner, G, Brewer, D. Trummel, F. Fitch, B. Kipling UH B. Heagy, C. Kleppinger, B. Kirby, M. F. Temple, C. Ehresman, K. Oblander, L. Helle, N. Standifird, J. Nicholas, B. Beatty, J. Spilcer . r Back row: J. Nicholas, J.Sheneberger, L. Howe, D. McDonald, D. Bayless, G. Sperry, F. Fitch, B. Kip- ling, G. Brewer, J. Eades Second r0w: 1. Wertzler, G. Merrow, S. Kimler, G. Cassell, M. Ebbert, G. Morse, W. Schrodt, L. Helle, M. Bankes, Third row: P. Ide, J. Bricker, R. Rittenhouse, M. Vancil, D. Hoyle. J, Orwig, N. Standifird, Seated: J. N. Strode, Dell, R. Foster, H. Lauterbach, C. A. Daugherty, L. ODD, J. Smith, E. C. Morse, N. Bonnett, L. Vancil, B. Paulson, D. Lomax, L. Morrow L. Rittenhouse, P. McCance, J. Luck, A. Helle, S. Bradley S. Beatty, D. Wier, M. Madison, D. Russler Ehresman, K. Oblander, R. Dimmitt, P. Miller, N. Smith, Norcross CHORUS Under the direction of Claude Hulick, the B. C. H. S. chorus has been very prominent in school activities. At the first of the year the following officers were elected: Frank Fitch, president. Rosa Lee Dimmitt, vice-president, Helenjean Lauterbach, secretary-reporter, Ruth Rittenhouse, treasurer, Wanda Schrodt served as accompanist, and Betty St. Clair as librar- ian. At Christmas time the chorus serenaded the east and west side schools and also the Elmgrove Sanatarium with Christmas carols. In the spring they took part in the Easter pro- gram sponsored by the Student Council. On March 8. the chorus presented its annual production. lt was an operetta entitled The Gypsey Troubador. ' li ,E f .QQ A . xxx . x . T - --, -- mv. . . A .9 - xg w.b..Q iN S is ,S . ,,ixgMff,g-- Q i -gfsqbmi W f N Date Sept. I4 Sept. 21 Sept. 28 Oct. 5 Oct I2 Oct. IQ Oet. 20 Nov. 2 Nofv. Q SCHEDULE A fuon Weftern In duftry Carthage B eardstofwn Rush-ville L efwixtofwn M aeomh C uha There Here There Here Here Here There Here There ,fgvv 1' 'J . . tg! :fu ,eff :Q , V-'Tiff -- , -v.-:ff She, . will w. -. N fzsw ,G -v Jf'Ii:f f ga jf , amish: pf '-'f f:71s-J U, ffif' - .gn 1. 5' Fiv They 0 21 I2 0 I3 0 0 I2 0 September. 14---Today Coach George Bcrtilino's small but experienced Bushnell High eleven, opened their 1945 football season at Avon. after approximately three weeks of presea- son drills. The Braves made their first score in the second period when Kimler went over for a touchdown: however the play was called back and at half-time the score was still 0-0. In the third quarter the Trojans recovered a Bushnell fumble and hit the dirt to nose ahead six points. The Braves came back with a spirited drive to tie the score as Douglas plowed over for a touchdown. In the 4th quarter the Braves again drove deep into Avon territory but time ran out and the final score read 6-6. September, 21---The Bushnell Braves made their first performance before local fans to- day on a rain swept home field, as they tangled with Western High's Cardinals. The Braves clicked in the first quarter and took a six point lead when Gene Douglas ran 30 yardsfor a touchdown. Bushnell slumped in the following period as the Cardinals got away twice for a total of 13 points. In the 3rd quarter the Cardinals connected with a pass to add 7 more The final period saw neither team made any serious scoring threats and the final score was 6-20. September, 28- --Bushnell bowed to Industry this afternoon with the score 12-7. The Braves continued their habit of scoring first and tallied 7 points in the initial quarter. In the following period Industry dominated the scoring with two end runs good for 12 points. In the final quarter the Braves fought their way from their own 30 to Industry's 2 only to be stopped by the final whistle. Final score 7-12 October, 5---This afternoon the Braves went on the warpath against Carthage on the local gridiron. Carthage opened the scoring in the first quarter with a pass good for 6 points but Bushnell came back in the 2nd and 4th quarters and racked two touchdowns to make the final score read 12-6. October, 12 ---- Today Bushnell took the field against Beardstown's much lauded Tigers. The Braves played inspired ball and while they were outclassed they were never outfought. The Braves defense was at its height and Beardstown's only two scores came on a fumble by the Braves and a pass interception. These two bad breaks turned what should have been a scoreless tie into a 13-O defeat. October, 19 --The Rushville Rockets fell before a smooth clicking Bushnell ll on the local field this afternoon. The Braves took the decision in the 2nd quarter scoring twice while Rushville got away for one in the same period. The Braves two tallies came when Douglas plunged over from the 8 and Ogle tossed one to Promisson in the end zone. Final score 13-6. October, 26---In their only performance under the lights this season Bushnell defeated the Lewistown Indians 13-0 on the latters home field. The Braves got rolling early in the first quarter and climaxed a series of running plays when Paulson plunged over for the first touchdown. Bushnell scored again in the hnal quarter when Dave Ogle drove over from the 3, The Braves easily dominated both offense and defense and never allowed Lewistown inside their 30. Final score 13-O. Nov.' 2---T he Bushnell Braves played sensational fcotball today in a Homecoming en- counter against Macomb Bombers, rated as one of the best teams in this part of the state. The Braves quickly blasted Macomb's hopes of setting a state scoring record as they led the scoring until the closing minutes of the game. . 1 In the second quarter the Bombers recovered a Bushnell fumble after the Braves had driven to their 17. 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Feb Feb 21,1945 28,1945 4,1945 7,1945 11,1945 14.1945 18,1945 1,1946 2. 1946 4,1946 8,1946 11,1946 16,1946 17,1946 19,1946 22,1946 25,1946 29,1946 1,1946 5.1946 9,1946 12,1946 15,1946 19,1946 20,1946 22,1946 27,1946 BASKETBALL S KCHEDULE Good Hope Colchester Cuba Macomb Bardolph Prairie City Industry Western High Stronghurst Lewistown Beardstown Cuba Industry Western High Blandinsville Good Hope Prairie City Farmington Rushville Macomb Bardolph Lewistown Industry Western High Rushville Havana Stronghurst , 5 572 Here There Here There Here Here Here There There There There There Western High Western High Western High There There Here Here Here There Here There There There Here Roseville in SUCIAI., ACI' I 'VI 'IIIIES Plays and Productions The Clubs and Organization Dances PLAYS and PRUDUCTIUNS 'W X LQ? ' Junior Class Play A Case Of Springtime A Comedy in Three Acts High School Auditorium November 30, 1945 8:00 P. M. CAST OF CHARACTERS Bob Parker, who is on the spot - Frank Fitch Mr. Parker. his father - Bob Paulson Mrs. Parker, his mother -- Norma Strode Betty Parker, his sister - Patty Ide Dickie Parker, his kid brother -- George Merrow Gwen Anderson, Dickie's flame - Joan Kane Joan Abernaker, the Principal's daughter -- Peggy Sowers Eddie, her brother- Ivan Wertzler Louella, the Barker's Maid - Hazel Hulett , Mr. Abernaker, the Principal - Jerry Eades Mrs. Brunswick, of the P. T. A. -- Wanda Schrodt Mrs. James, of the P. T. A. - Jane Luck Mrs. Hill, of the P. T. A. - Helenjean Lauterback Plainclothesman, the 'Law' - Charles Brant Mrs. Bright, from the Zoo - Dora Adams Prompter -,Herb St. Clair Stage Manager - Lyle Davis Director -- Alene Layman Ticket Managers - Lee Morrow, Lois Rittenhouse, Anna Daugherty Make-Up - LaRita Opp, Dana Gray Ushers -- Peggy McCance, Barbara Brooks, Natalie Smith, Zelpha Freburg, Nellie Bonnett Patty Swanson Back row: G. Sperry, G. Merritt, B. Zimmerman, N. Hickenbottnmfi ,,,, ' 2nd row: N. Standifird, D. Huffinan,'D. Bayless, M. Everly, R. Foster,'Miss Layman Seated: P. VanSyckle, G. Leighty, K. Oblander, J. Smith Senior Class Play Sing For Your Supper High School Auditorium 8:00 P. M. May 3, 1946 CAST OF CHARACTERS Mr. Piper, who think's he's boss-Dick Bayless Mrs. Piper, who knows she is-Katherine Oblander Susan, their sensible daughter-Bebe Ann Zimmerman Laurette, their frivolous daughter-Joan Smith Pinky, their youngest daughter-Pat VanSyckle Joanie, a bobby-sox girl-Rosalie Foster Ranny. Laurette's boy-friend-George Merritt Biff, ,Ioanie's boy-friend-Gale Leighty Marilee, a beautiful blond-Margaret Everly Stephen Foster Brown, a young musician-George Sperry Ramona. the maid-Doloris Huffman Tessie Topper, a columnist-Nancy Standifird Stacy. a photographer-Norman Hickenbottom The Bobby Sox Brigade-Sarah Miller. Louise Hensley, Margaret DeRenzy Director--Alene Layman - - W i Dramatics Club Plays High School Auditorium 8:00 P. M. January 31, 1946 1. Mystery: Drums In The Night Norma Perry, niece of the late David Perry--Rosa Lee Dimmitt Dr. Markwood. a physician-Frank Fitch Constance Markwood, his daughter-Patty Idea Jessica Wayne. an elderly neighbor-Bebe Ann Zimmerman Amy Ellis, David Perry's housekeeper-Mary Francis Temple Warren Butler, owner of an antique shop-George Merrow Beth Holliway, employed by Dr. Markwood-Donna Wier , N II. Human Interest: The Prettiest Girl in Townn Darthea Addison, a high school 'junior-Patty Roley Betty Addison, Darthea's sister--Shirley Kimler ' Jack Addison. her brother, a senior-J im Spiker . W Mrs Addison, their mother--Jane Luck Rhoda Addison, Mrs. Addison's niece and The Prettiest Girl In Town-Dorothy Russler Al Bigelow, a football hero-Dave McDonald Sue Jumel, a friend of the Addison girls-LaRita Opp Fred Thompson, one of the gang-Gene Brewer William F airley, a drip-Junior Nicholas III. Comedy: The Pest Guest Daisy Bradford, a celebrity hound-Rosalie Foster Sue Brad ford. her older daughter-Joanna Rouse Amy Bradford, her older daughter-Margie Ebbert Marthanna Mudge, the Henglish cook-Pat VanSyckle Sluts Slater, Sue's heart interest-Jim Kipling , Buddy Rose, Amy's ditto--Dannv Lomax Randolph Stoddard, a novelist-Bob Paulson Pamona Potts, the gawky maid-Helenjean Lauterbach Directors-Mrs. Yeager and Mrs. Clark The Gypsey Troubadourv High School Auditorium 8: P. M. March 8, 1946 CAST OF CHARACTERS Todoro, Ruler of the tribe of Haaren-Dave McDonald Maria. his wife-LaRita Opp Vario, Todoro's nephew, a schemer-Frank Fitch Janina, a girl of the tribe, devoted to Marko-Dorothy Russler Elena. a former sweetheart of Vario--Rosalie Foster Marko, the tribe's chief boaster-Gene Brewer Rosita, a gypsey girl in love with Nikoli-Doris Ann Hoyle Nikoli, son of Todoro and Maria. a poet-Jack Sheneberger Tom Gordon. Nikoli's college friend-Dan Lomax Mrs. Jean Jerrold, a designing widow-Jane Luck Henry Clayton, a business man-Ivan Wertzler Mary Matthews, a terrible talker-Margie Ebbert Clare Clayton, Nikoli's inamorata-,Ioan Bricker And Members of the Chorus Dick Bayless, Bob Kipling, Bob Paulson, George Sperry, Suzanna Beatty. Anna Daugherty, Charlene Ehresman, Pat Ide. Helenjean Lauterbach, Peggy Miller, Gladys Morse, Carol Morse, Eileen Norcross, Katherine Oblander, Joan Orwig, Lois Rittenhouse, Ruth Ritten- house, ,Ioan Smith, Peggy Sowers, Norma Strode, Frances Whitten Director-Claude Hulick Ass't. Director-Alene Layman Accompanist-Wanda Schrodt Make-Up-Mrs. Harold Fitch The CIM? and Uvgmmizmtiowns '5 l fQAgQI'!'f'I'!'I'fg 5-41 i x Standing: D. Smith, B. Paulson, B. Brillhart, D. Witter, L. Davis, M. Quigley, G. Sperry, E Coates, J. Bennett, D. Ogle .Seatedz Coach Bertolino, G. Merritt, G. Douglas, K. Kimler, J. Promisson, D. McDonald, G. Statler, H. St. Clair B. Club ,r T4 p row: J. Kipling, J. Eades, J. Spilcer, E. Coates, D. Stephens, G. Brewer, F. Fitch, L. Morrow B. Paulson, Li. Merrow, D. McDonald, N. Hickenbottom, J. Nicholas Second row: D. Lomax, L. Hickenbottom, P. Roley, M. Everly, J. Luck, R. Dimmitt, D. Wier, N. Bonnett, S. Kimler, P. lde, D. Ogle, G. Sperry S Third row: P. Miller, J. Smith, M. Madison, M. Ebbert, P. Krauser, M. Temple, D. Pratt, E. Hen- derson, J. Perry, H. Lauterbach, D. Whisler, L. Helle, D. Russler Front row: Mrs. Clark, A. Daugherty, P. VanSyclcle, N. Standifird, K. Oblander, R. Foster, L. Opp, J. Rouse, B. Huffman, J. Bricker, Mrs. Yeager Dramatics Club p This year the Students Council organized a Dramatics Club with Mrs. Yeager and Mrs. Clark as sponsors. On the night of J anuary 31. 1946. three one act plays were presented: a comedy, a mystery, and a human interest play. They were a huge success and will probably constitute an annual affair. . i This club has proved to be a worthwhile addition to our school activities. Top row: D. Pratt, D. Whisler, V. Goodin, A. Brewer, N. Hood, L. Statler, V. Waller, B. Griff- eth, V. Parker, L. Hensley, J. Dell, P. Krauser, E. Norcross Second row: N. Smith, I. Burton, L. Helle, S. Holcomb. N. Huffman, M. Smith, P. Miller, J. Smith, M. Madison, A. Helle, J. Schmalshof, E. Henderson Third row: R. Dimmitt: 1. Worthington, J. Orwig, J. Bricker, J. Frey, B. McClary, D. W'ier, S. Bradley, L. Alexander, B. Huffman, N. Standifird, G. Morse Front row: B. Coons, B. Cramer, A. Litchfield, S. DeRenzy, S. Miller, S. Kimler, P. lde, S. Beatty, D. Huffman, C. Morse, M. Ebbert Seatedg H. Lauterbach, D. Hoyle, B. Zimmerman, Miss Jones, B. Peterson F. H. A. A candlelight initiation began the year for new members of the Bushnell Community High School Home Ec. Club. Early in the year Bushnell became affiliated with the national organization and the title was changed from Home Economics Club to the Bushnell Chapter of the Future Hoxnemakers of America. As a project, the girls lounge was given a cozy appearance by fixing dressing tables, adding a chair and sofa, and painting the walls. In the spring a style show was staged for the mothers, with the girls wearing garments they had made during the year. The annual F. H. A. and F. F. A. party marked the end of the clubs activities bor the YCBI. I 4 l Top row: N. Howard, C. Hensley, R. Schrodt, H. Lafaryf R. Gillette, J. Baker, D.Speer, J. Fre burg, B. Diltz, B. Ebbert, 1 Second row: E. Cadwalader, H. Lafary, D. Elam, B. Rich, S Huffman B Brillhart B Cadwal . p Q p Q ' ader, W. Litchfield, L. Hickenbottom Third row: J. Bradford, J. Voorhees, V. Mason, L. Howe, B. Huffman, D. Stephens, D, Knott At table: E. Spangler, B. Stockdale, D. Ogle, R. Hensley, Mr. Thornton F. F. A. The Bushnell Chapter of the F. F. A. eleced the following officers for 1945-46: Dave Ogle, President, Bob Ogle, Vice-President, Earl Stockdale, Secretary, Roland Hensley, Trea- surer, and Ernest Spangler, Reporter. Mr. Thornton acted as the advisor and under his expert guidance various members took part in a fat-stock judging contest, grain judging contest. poultry judging contest, and dairy judging contest. The poultry team placed third at Colusa with one team member plac- ing fifth as an individual. The Chapter also took part in the Parliamentary Procedure contest held at Macomb In the spring a box supper was sponsored to raise money to buy an electricl scoreboard for the gymnasium. This money was supplemented by the school and the scoreboard was purchased. Top row: D. McDonald, D, Crawford, D. Trummel, J. Sheneberger, L.-Morrow, B. Paulson, F. Fitch, G. Merrow, J. Eades, B. Swanson, D. Temple Second row: P. Roley, P. Ide, H. Lauterbach, D. Lomabc, J. Spiker, J. Kipling, J. Nicholas, N. Hiclcenbottom. W. Schrodt, B. Griffeth Third row: N. Standifird, M. Madison, R. Rittenhouse, L. Sheckler, R. Dimmitt, M. Everly, K. Ob- lander M. Temple, C. Ehresman, R. Foster - ' - - - .- ' A Seated at table: D. Russler, G. Sperry, Miss Yeager, L. Opp The Latin Club At the last meeting of the year we elected George Sperry as President, Jeanne Barnes as Vice-President, and L.aRita Opp as Secretary-Treasurer for this year. As Jeanne Barnes moved away during the summer, we elected Dorothy Russler as Vice'President at the first meeting this year. Mrs. Yeager, the Latin teacher, acted as our sponsor. We held several meetings at school at the first of the year and planned one ,big event. This was a hayride and Weiner roast to Brown's woods. After this hayride it was deci-ded to discontinue the Latin Club 'untiltnext year. i ' ' ' .XDANCES gh HOMECOMING DANCE VALENTINE 'S DANCE M..-1 --mv. Z, 'X yum, Y4 fv- X flK?'E'? Ajlyl ff: 5 f Hy. A ag. EQ 1 ilk 3, if 1 Auld Lang Syne Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot. And auld lang syne! Chorus: For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne. We'11 tak a cup o' kindness yet, For auld lang syne. CALENDAR Q M. 5 X Calendar for 1945 -1946 SEPTEMBER 4 School started. 14 Football game at Avon. 21 Football game here with Macomb Academy. First meeting of Jerc Club. 25 Freshmen initiation. Party for Seniors and Freshmen. 28 Football game at Industry. OCTOBER 5 Football game here with Carthage-Yea 'Rah' We Won. 12 Football game here with Beardstown. End of first six weeks. 18 Half holiday for perfect attendance. 19 Football game with Rushville, here-+Good going team. 22 Magazine sales. 25 Junior Class rings selected. 26 Night football game at Lewistown--Pretty good, aren't we? 29 End of Magazine sale. NOVEMBER 2 Homecoming-Macomb here-We almost won! Homecoming Dance. 8 Sadie Hawkins Dance. 9 Cuba game there. 11 National Ed. Week Ist session 12 2nd session of National Ed. Week, Gov. Green. 14 Pageant and musical No., 3rd session. 15 Open House--4th session. 16 Open House for ,Ierc Club. 21 Thanksgiving vacation. End of 2nd six weeks. lst basketball game here with Good Hope. 26 Beginning of 3rd six weeks. 28 Basketball game with Colchester there. 30 Junior Class Play. DECEMBER 4 Basketball game with Cuba here. 7 Basketball game with Macomb there. 11 Basketball game with Bardolph here. 14 Basketball game with Prairie City here. 18 Basketball game with Industry here. 21 Christmas Prom. 22 Beginning of Christmas vacation. JANUARY 1-2 2 Back to school from Christmas vacation. 4 Basketball game with Lewistown-there. 5 Senior girl chosen for D. A. R. Award. 8 Basketball game with Beardstown-there. Basketball game with Cuba-there. Basketball tournament at Roseville. ll 15-19 McDonough County Tournament-Bushnell 22 Basketball game with Good Hope-there. 25 Basketball game with Prairie City-there. 29 Basketball game with F armington-here. FEBRUARY 1 Baskteball game with Rushville--here. 5 Basketball game with Macomb here. 8 Basketball game with Bardolph there. 1 1 Holiday. 12 Basketball game with Lewistown here. 14 Valentine Darce sponsored by the Replica. 15 Basketball game with Industry there. 15 Holiday. 18 Back to school. 19 Basketball game with Western there. 20 Basketball game with Rushville there. 21 Jerc Club Senior Program. 22 Basketball game with Havana here. 27 Regional Basketball game. MARCH 1 Jerc Club Junior Program. 8 Gypsy Troubadour Operetta. Style Show by Home Ec. class. Jerc Club Sophomore Program. 15 22 Jerc Box Supper and Barn Dance in Gym. 29 Senior Guest Day at Western. APRIL 12 F. F. A. Box Supper. Student Council State Meeting at Peoria. 13 Music Contest. 15-16 Counseling Program for Juniors and Seniors. 18 Easter program. 19 Good Friday-no school. 22 Rotary Banquet for Seniors. 26 Junior and Senior Banquet and Prom. MAY 3 Senior Class Play. 6 Rotary Banquet for H. S. Athletes. 17 Annual Band Benefit. 22 Final day of school for Seniors. 24-27- 28 Second Semester Exams. 26 Baccalaureate Service at M. E. Church. 28 Senior Class Day exercises. 28 8th Grade Graduatian. 29 High School Graduation. 3 Mil! si fig., ,.4 , , 11' 346 .K -. , J w-QV ' ' Kus- , ', , 53 W. wg 3 EAS . -X FR 5 , Plymouth Desota GMC Trucks Glifver Machinery JOHN B. BRANT SIMPSON-POWELSON LUMBER COMPANY Lumber and Building Material Phone 24 . CCVEY' S MARKET Owned and Operated by Don Covey COMPLIMENTS Bushnell Printing Fitch Osteophatic Clinic Company Dr. Nellie Fitch Dr. Harold Fitch Dr. J. G. Anderson Bushnell, Illinois Commercial Printers BUSHNELL, ILLINOIS MARTIN SCHULZE CO. Phone 56 Bushnell, Illinois Poultry Eggs Cream Redcomb Feeds PARKER MOTOR SALES Dodge and Plymouth Cars and Dodge Trucks Repairs and Service Phone 72 BUSHNELL ILLINOIS , BUSHNELL GREEN HOUSES E. G. LAUTERBACH BUSHNELL. ILLINOIS BUSHNELL HATCHERY I QUALITY BABY CHICKS Complete Line of Feeds Formerly Chevrolet Garage Phone 41 BUSHNELL, ILLINOIS X We 0 THE 1946 CLASS of Eushrell Community High Schcol. We feel that vie are an educational institution, for the reason that we are continually educating our employes to manufacture our Brookfield butter, eggs and cheese and our Premium quality poultry to be pleasing' and satisfactory to the consumer. WE ALSO educate the producer to take the proper care of cream and milk on the farm, to market it often, and to maintain the correct temperatures of the pro- duct so as to sell high-grade quality. WE SELL fcei formulated by our Research Department. Our baby chicks are produced by the latest scientific methods to enable producers in this vicinity to obtain the highest results obtainable. Swift 63 Company Bushnell, Illinois , Gt I' ff' E S5 Reddy Kilowatt says: lm IT cosTs You LESS f xg TO ENJOY LIFE MORE VVITH THE PENN IES YOU PAY FOR THE WORK I DO ..... CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY SA-3635 JOHN PRQMISSON Cash Buyers of Poultry Eggs o Cream Phone 190 Roszell's Ice Cream Sealtest Milk Frozen Fruits and Foods N essles Dairy Phone 189 BUSHNELL, ILLINOIS 1. B. ROARK Clothing Store 'I' Suits Hats Shirts Caps Hosiery 4' West Main Street Bushnell, Illinois THE BEAUTY BAR Flora Roberts, Prop. ..-. All Beauty Serfvice .:. Phone 317 Bushnell, Illinois R. Q. DUNGAN Sheet Metal and Furnaces Bushnell, Illinois In The Basement DUTCH'S PALACE Bowling and Billards Always the Place to Meet Your Friends Phone 35 Rose Bldg. KIKENDALIJS Keigwin 54 to 1.00 STORES Poultry Farm J im Keigwin, Prop Bushnell, Illinois Bushnell, Illinois Oblancler's Store for Quality Merchandise EA-DES GROCERY W. Main Street Dry Goods Ready-To-Wear Rugs Phone 69 or 99 Floor Coverings Simplicity . . Patterns Bushnell, Illinois Bushnell, Illinois Hulett's Firestone Store Best Place to Buy -I- Paint and Wallpaper Home and Auto Supplies Barber's Clothing House Vaughn and Bushnell Mfg. Co. '- Hammers, Hatchets, Axes and Small Tools Makers of Fine Tools Since 1899 Bushnell, Illinois ACE STORES N ower Bros. Hardware .:. Builders' Hardware Paints - Tools Bushnell, Illinois I Everything for the Automobile l Western Amo Walthers Meat Market Associate Stofres 437 W. Main Street t Quality Merchandise Phone 304 At A Savings . Tipton G Peek Bushnell, Illinois Bushnell, Illinois Spoon River Farm Compliments and Good Success To You Students Products Company A' M' Artificial Ice Ice Cream Frozen Food Bushnell, Illinois Locke' Service . Y ,.,... ,. . ...l....,,,,.,.-L.. Y, f Bushnell Dairy Co. DOUGS .,-. Paste zfw- ized Dairy Products for -I- Phone 372 Bushnell, Illinois Compliments of Main Hotel Bushnell, Illinois Compliments of Norcross and Sons Bushnell, Illinois We Congratulate The Class Of 1946 Claire Mickleberry C O Food Products was Company P Trucking Bushnell, Illinois News Stand Payne Shoe Store Home Of Good Ice Cream Medium and Low Priced Shoes For Every Member Of The Family Phone 424 Newspapers and Magazines Bushnell, Illinois Bushnell, Illinois Hoocls for Eats Watson Grocery MEATS and GROCERIES Phone 146 Bushnell, Illinois Compliments of Adams e Cleaners Compliments of Shoop's ' Book Store Bushnell, Illinois WEBB'S i Grocery Meats Fresh Fruits-Vegetables Compliments of Halls Grocery 'I' I Phone 201 School Supplies on the -I- Hard Road West Main Street Curve Inn Eat Shop HARLAN Open 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. + SHOE Good Cooking Steaks and Chicken Dinners For Parties Phone 185L BENNIE'S Mobile Service Station Clarence Bennie Albrecht, Prop. -I' .Iunction Route 41 and 9 Phone 79 Bushnell, Illinois I-Iyfway Cafe Home Cooking Home Made Pies 'I' Open Seven Days A Week Phone 106 Bushnell, Illinois Phone 181 Heath Motor Company Authorized Ford Dealers Cars--Trucks-Service Bushnell, Illinois Havens Grocery C Groceries Vegetables Meats '- Phone 64 Cole on No. 9 Bushnell, Illinois Compliments of the ROBERT RA WLS FURNITURE STORE Bushnell, Illinois WELLS STUDIO The Home of Good Potraits .:. Phone 405 Bushnell, Illinois SMITHS SERVICE STATION Delano Smith, Prop. 'I' Car Laundry Skelly Gas and Oils Phone 28 Bushnell, Illinois LONG and SWARTZBAUGH McCormick-Deering Farm Equipment Service Worthy of Your Confidence I Phone 238 Bushnell, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS from Bushnell Produce Company Ernest Juneman, Owner Compliments of Robinson Drug Modern DeLuxe Ice Cream Gifts Ebe's Standard Service Cor. E. Main and Gridley Sts. Washing Greasing Atlas Tires Batteries and Accessories Strode' s Cafe Goods Eats Soft Drinks Music Where Et'eryone's Welcome Phone 67 Bushnell, Illinois DR. L. A. GRAY D. V. M. Veterinarian 'I' 141 E. Barnes Street Phone 196 'I' Bushnell, Illinois KUGLER 6? SECK I 0 Dealers in Furniture, Floor Cover ings, Paints and Home Appliances .:. 479 West Main Street Bushnell, Illinois Compliments of DAVE ROSS 'u 123 East Hurst Street Bushnell, Illinois A. W. KUKUK INSURANCE AGENCY -1- Complete Insurance Service 4. I Bushnell, Illinois Sr vx I .14 5 Q 4. 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