Cannelton High School - Notlennac Yearbook (Cannelton, IN)

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CLASS HISTORY On September 5, 1947, sixty-one greenies were enrolled in the school of Cannelton High. Many of these students had come from Myers Grade School while the remainder were from Rome, Derby, Tobinsport, St. Michael's and Consolidated. Our first class meeting was for the purpose of selecting class officers and sponsors. The first class president to be selected was Jack Cushman. The other officers for the class were John Joe Hicks, vice-president; Melvin Lauer, secretary; Alice Ahl, treasurer; Mary Nell Minto, historian; Betty Snyder, reporter. Our sponsors were Miss Mable Damm and Mr. John Croy. Norma Jean Williams and Alvin Schmidt were selected our Student Council representatives. Three of our outstanding members of the freshman class received annual awards. The Scholastic Award was won by Daisy Baker, Activities Award by Betty Snyder, and the Athletic Award by Norman Franzman. Thus ended our well spent days as green freshies for now we had advanced to our second year as Sophomores. Our enrollment for the sophomore year lowered to fifty-three due to some withdrawals during the previous year. Mrs. Vaughn and Mr. Worland were our class sponsors. Our class officers were as follows: president, John Joe Hicks; vice-president, Alice Ahl; secretary, Tom Reynolds; treasurer, Joann Williams; historian, Mary Nell Minto. Student Council representatives who were elected for that year were Mary Nell Minto and David Walls. The jolly juniors entered the new school year with forty-nine students. This year we were hosts to the seniors at the Junior-Senior Prom. The prom, named the Stardust Prom , was held at the Hoosier Heights Country Club, which was decorated beautifully, with Si Kohnon and his orchestra as entertainment. Betty Snyder was honored that year by being selected for Girl's State, sponsored by the American Legion Auxilliary. Her alternate was Betty Geer. David Walls was selected for Boy's State. However, since David was unable to attend, Norman Franzman, his alternate, became the Boy's State representative. Eva Catherine Harding became the proud recipient of the Kiwanis Award that year. Our sponsors were Miss Carolyn Hudson and Mr. Roy Enlow. The class officers were: president, David Walls; vice-president, Norma Jean Williams; secretary, Beatrice Sixx; treasurer, Joann Williams; historian, Mary Nell Minto. The Student Council representatives were Mary Nell Minto, John Joe Hicks, and Tom Reynolds. After a well-earned vacation, forty-two returned for the final and most exciting year of all - our Senior year. Mrs. Mildred Vaughn and Mr. Denny Ramsey were chosen to be our class sponsors. David Walls was elected president; Betty Snyder, vice-president; Sharron Kinghan, secretary; Norman Franzman, treasurer; Mary Nell Minto, historian. Student Council representatives were Tom Reynolds as president; Mary Nell Minto, vice-president; David Braun, secretary. Members of the senior class on the Notlennac staff were: Tom Reynolds, Editor; Eva Harding, business manager; Mary Nell Minto and Betty Snyder, senior editors; Betty Geer, underclassman editor; Dale Lyons and Melvin Lauer, sports editors; Norma Jean Williams and Joann Williams, feature and snapshot editors; Daisy Baker and Ruth Ann Coyle, advertising editors; Wilma Holland and Sharron Kinghan, typists. Seniors on the Hi-Life staff were: editor-in-chief, Betty Snyder; feature editors, Betty Geer and Ruthie Coyle; sports editor, Tom Reynolds; exchange editor, Sharron Kinghan; business manager, Daisy Baker. We selected royal blue and white as our class colors and red and white rose buds for our class flowers. The name of the class song was Memories to the tune of On Top of Old Smokey written by Henry Harding. Our motto is Today Decides Tomorrow. The Girls' Class Tourney was won by our class of '51 three consecutive years while the boys won one class tourney during the four years. Congratulations Seniors CITIZEN'S NATIONAL BANK Our service makes friends

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CLASS HISTORY (Continued) Mary Nell Minto in her senior year was crowned, by popular vote, basketball queen by David Braun, captain of the basketball team. Betty Snyder was maid of honor. We went to Mammoth Cave on our class outing. This outing was not only enjoyed by the class but also by our sponsors Mrs. Vaughn and Mr. Ramsey. Senior service metals were given to all band members of the class which included Robert Clements, Daisy Baker, Mary Nell Minto, Tom Reynolds, Betty Snyder, David Walls, and Norma Jean Williams. The Arion Award was won by Mary Nell Minto which is a National Band Award decided by the band by secret vote. Iola Powers, having the highest scholastic rating, received the honor of being Valedictorian. Betty Snyder, her runner-up, was Salutatorian. David Farmer received a certificate for having perfect attendance throughout his four high school years. Betty Estes also received a perfect attendance certificate during her senior year. The Travel Club Award, which is given to seniors only, was won by Betty Snyder. Tom Reynolds, who had been in five all-school plays and the senior play, received the Thespian Award. The Hi-Y Award, given to the most outstanding athlete of the senior class, was won by David Braun. The award given by the Junior Chamber of Commerce was also won by David Braun. Betty Snyder, by winning both the local and county essay contest, was presented with the DAR Award. The GAA Award was given to the most outstanding and deserving senior girl athlete, Daisy Baker. The Hall Award in remembrance of R. B. Hall was given to David Braun. Daisy Baker won second in the essay contest sponsored by the Legion Auxilliary. David Walls won the poppy poster contest. A few of our students who are planning to further their education by going to college have won scholarships. Daisy Baker received a Special from Indiana University. Betty Snyder, a state; and David Walls a Special Merit. Mary Nell Minto received a Music Scholarship from Evansville College. The American Legion awarded Betty Snyder and Tom Reynolds as being the most outstanding boy and girl of the class. The members of the class andfaculty selected these students. Mary Nell Minto and David Walls received honorable mention certificates. The Rev. Merril B. Me Fall, Methodist Church at Bloomington, Indiana, delivered our commencement address, Tuesday evening, May 23, His subject was Living Life on Tiptoe. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Community Auditorium Wednesday, the Twenty-third of May Eight O'clock Processional - Pomp and Circumstance Invocation........................... March................................ Welcome.............................. Salutatorian......................... Valedictorian . ..................... Senior Number........................ Commencement Address................. Presentation of Graduates............ Three Gates of Gold ................ Presentation of Diplomas ............ Benediction.......................... ..........Eiger Rev. L. H. Ice David Walls, Class President ...............Betty Snyder ...............Iola Powers .Rev. Merrill B. McFall .........Loren Lanman Commencement Overture .......Charles I. Swain . Father Maurice DeJean GENE JIMMIE, INC. Cannelton Indiana Best Today - Still Better Tomorrow