Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1934 volume:

THE FLAME 19 3 4 COPYRIGHT BY THE FLAME STAFF OF THE SENIOR CLASS 1934 THE FLAME 1934 PUBLISHED B Y T H E SENIOR C L A S S O F CASEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL CASEY, 1 L L 1 N O 1 S DEDI CATION In the foundation of any enterprise there is always a leader, whose ability and leadership make that enterprise a success. We, the Seniors of '34, attribute the success of our great enterprise, the Flame, to the ability and leadership of Miss Pearl V. Meyer, our staff director. Miss Meyer came to Casey Township High School in 1932. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois, holding both the Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. She is head of our Latin department, also teaching Ancient and Modern History. Although Miss Meyer has been here but a short time, she has earned the highest respect of those who know her, both as a teacher and as a friend. To the Flame Staff of '34, Miss Meyer has been more than a friend. Without her leadership and assistance, our annual could not have been published. With grateful hearts, we of the Senior Class of '34, represented by the Annual Staff, unanimously and respectfully dedicate to Miss Pearl V. Meyer, our annual, the Flame of 1934. FOREWORD We, the Senior Class of 1934, are proud of Casey Township High School and the ideals for which she stands; of the splendid school buildings and beau-tiful campus; of the spirit of her student body; of the splendid work of the Superintendent and Faculty in building up and maintaining her high standards; of the band which represents us at all school functions; and of the generosity of the school board which has made possible the steady growth of the school during each succeeding year. We realize that our beautiful gymnasium is one of the best in the state; we realize that the skill of the landscape architect has made our campus a place of beauty; and we appreciate to the full the excellent tennis courts, football and practice fields, and the new track which adjoins the school campus. In grateful recognition of the opportunities which our school offers, we, the Senior Class of 1934, have attempted to portray to the general public the various phases and activities of school life, and to preserve in the minds of the students the pleasant memories of our days together at Casey High. STAFF ARTHUR SIDWELL WILMA GRANT....... CLYDE STALEY...... GARRISON BURR.... ZOE SHAWVER ...... NORMA WALLING . . GEHL GARRETT ..... ALICE BURR ....... ROBERT BELL ...... ELNA ETNIRE ...... PHILIP EMRICH..... CHRISTINE DEVERICK MILDRED McFARLING ............Editor-IrvCFiief ............Assistant Editor ......... Business Manager Assistant Business Manager ...............Organizations ...............Organizations ..................SnapsFiots ................... Calendar ...................... Humor ...................... Humor ......................Sports ......................Typist ............Assistant Typist CONTENTS CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS ACTIVITIES Casey High School HISTORY OF CASEY TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL There have been many changes in the Casey High School since it was organized in 1892. when a class of three students was graduated. Little by little it has become better organized, with a larger attendance, larger teaching force, better buildings and better equipment, until today we have one of the most modern and outstanding high schools in the state. The Casey Township High School was established in December, 1915. Its territory is composed of all of Casey township in Clark county and Districts 4 and 5 in Cumberland county. The Board of Education was elected in January, 1916, and bonds to the amount of seventy thousand dollars were voted in March of the same year for the construction of a building. Work on the new building was started in March, 1917, and so rapidly did the work progress that it was fully equipped and ready for occupancy in September, 1918. The high school academic building is a beautiful structure of brick and stone which adds materially to the beauty of the city and surrounding country. In the academic building we have a large gymnasium 72 feet long, 54 feet wide, and 18 feet high, with a seating capacity of 1.000. The equipment of the C. T. H. S. building is modern throughout. The building is steam heated and ventilated with the fan system, which insures an abundance of fresh air at all times. Rells throughout the building, regulated by a master clock in the principal’s office, ring automatically. Although the graduates were always given liberal credit for work done here, we were not fully accredited with the University of Illinois until 1922. Since that time we have maintained our high standing and now the school is a recognized. accredited member of the North Central Association. Our graduates are readily admitted to the University of Illinois and other schools of equal rank, without examination. Our school has grown by leaps and bounds; in 1916 the enrollment was 60. while in 1926 and '27 our students numbered more than 400. The vocational subjects — cooking, sewing, manual training, agriculture, and commercial work -were offered for the first time in 1918. At that lime, the Faculty consisted of 10 members. Since then the curriculum has been greatly enlarged; the Faculty now consists of 16 members and a librarian. Casey is very proud of the new vocational building erected in the fall of 1927 and early part of 1928 at a cost of $110,(XX1. It contains vocational class rooms and one of the largest gymnasia of any school in the state. The contract for the building was let May 13, 1927, and the actual construction began about the middle of June. This new building is made of the very best of Hytex brick which was shipped from Brazil. Indiana. The gymnasium, surrounded by bleachers on three sides and an enormous stage in the fourth side, has been the scene of many basketball tournaments. Since the construction of the new gym, the Eastern Illinois League basketball tourney has been held here every year and the district tournament, every year except one. Casey was also very fortunate in having the honor to hold the sectional tournament here in 1933. This new gymnasium has a very large seating capacity. The built-in seats will accommodate 3,500 people, and for stage performances chairs are placed on the gym floor which is always protected with a large canvas so that 4,500 people are able to obtain seats. The size of the entire floor is 91 feet by 65 feet, and of the playing floor, 87 feet by 50 feet. Elevated at the west side of the gymnasium is the officials’ box. Here, the officials operate the new, modern, electric scoreboard and timekeeping device combined. We have received many compliments on our new gym since it has been built. Many remark that it is the finest gym which they have ever seen. Besides the gymnasium, the following are included in the new vocational building: A large manual training room including the following new equipment—New Oliver “8” jointer, doweling machine, Century motors on two lathes and grinder, cabinet clamps, 12 mechanical drawing instrument sets, and many new hand tools; two domestic science rooms with all new equipment including 18 hotplates, a new refrigerator, cooking utensils and a dining room in addition to the regular cooking and sewing laboratories; an agriculture room including new tables and chairs, a new milk tester, cabinet, and other minor improvements; coach’s room; two lockers; and a I 9 ] The Flame of 1934 music room. All lockers and showers room have terrazzo floors. In 1932, $1,000 was spent for shrubbery and landscaping which made a very picturesque campus al out the vocational and academic buildings. Casey has a notable string of victories to its credit. In the spring of 1926, the school won first place in music and literary contest, first in county chorus contest, first in the tennis tournament of the Eastern Illinois High School League, and first in the triangular track meet with Robinson and Marshall. The basketball team of 1925-,26 won first place in the county and district tournaments and third place in the sectional meet. First place in the state typing contest was won by Hilda Dehl. who was sent to New York City in October. 1926, and returned as winner of the World’s School Championship and the Alfred E. Smith trophy. When the winners of the yearbooks contest were announced, the 1926 Casey Flame won second place in the state contest and was rated in I he second class of the Central Interscholastic Press Association contest. The 1927 Flame won honorable mention in the high school division in the Illinois College Annual Association contest at Millikin University. The school paper, The Broadcaster, won distinguished rating in the 1927 Illinois State High School Press Association. At the close of both the 1926 and 1927 football seasons, Casey was awarded the Wabash Valley championship. In 1927. Casey won second place in the Eastern Illinois League basketball tourney. In 1928, the Casey basketball team won the district tournament held at Paris, and the next year we won championship in the Girls’ Invitational Tennis Tournament, in the Eastern Illinois League Doubles Tennis Tournament, and in the Clark County Literary Meet. In 1930, Casey walked away with the following trophies: The Wabash Valley Preliminary Basketball Tournament, Eastern Illinois League Tennis Tournament, and several other first and second places. In 1931-’32. Casey added the following to her list of victories: Wabash Valley football champion, Clark county doubles tennis championship, county literary meet, and the county basketball championship. Besides winning the county basketball tournament in 1933, Casey won first p’ace in Eastern Illinois League mixed chorus, and the county literary meet. Already in 1934, Casey has won the Clark county basketball tournament and expects to add many more victories to her list before the year is over. The construction of a cinder track for Casey High School was begun January 5th. as a CWA project, No. 2645, Clark county. Twenty-live men were assigned to this project to work under an appropriation of $2,855 from the federal government plus $310 from the local high school. This total of $3,165 was to cover both labor and materials. The delays due to frozen ground necessitated a supplement to the original project. This supplement was granted February 24th for $1,351, which amount will cover the completion of the track. The local expense was also increased to $395, thus making the entire project carried to completion by May 1st, require the federal grant of $4,206 and a local appropriation of $396, or a total cost of $4,602 for the cinder track. The track is ideally located around the practice football playing field, being a quarter-mile track around. In addition, it has a 150-yard straight-away along the west side. The track is constructed so as to give approximately 100-yard straight-away along the north and south sides and 50-yard straight-away along the east side in addition to the 150-yard straight-away along the west side. The curves possess a 100 foot radius. The inside of the track is edged by a three-inch concrete curb set 16 inches in the ground, which makes it an official record track. Cinders are laid 10 inches deep, consisting of about six inches of coarse, three inches of screened, and one inch of sifted soft coal ash. The track is underlaid with a six-inch farm drain tile down the center for drainage. The construction of the track was under the supervision of C. P. Coffey, CWA engineer; Arthur Oakes, foreman; J. B. Buckler, supervisor, and Dr. I. W. Lee and H. M. Jones, committee from the Board of Education. It was dedicated April 21st by the county track meet. Signed by: Gic 111, Garrett. Witness: Christine Deverick. I 101 Casey High School Now the ( real campus which has rested lonely els fallow ( round throughout the summer days, Welcomes the swift, returning feet, blit only Circs her rare smile to those who lore her ways: f 11 1 The Flame of 1934 To Members of Class of 1934: The most fundamental American ideal is that which proposes equality of opportunity. The American program of education proposes to offer through education the provision of opportunities which will enable each individual to achieve his highest development in order that he may serve most adequately the society of which he is a member. It further proposes to offer opportunities for the development of quality of character as found in the good citizen. Good citizenship implies such qualities as honesty, thoughtfulness, responsibility, open-mindedness, obedience, self-reliance, co-operation, and respect for rights of others. This element in one’s training, known as citizenship and involving the above-named qualities, should have been gradually developed throughout the elementary and secondary school years of your training. The culmination of this training should leave one with a good understanding of what it means to be a “cultured citizen”, or an “honest trustworthy citizen”, or a “temperate citizen”. The high school course and activities in which you have engaged have had some definite bearing upon your reaction to problems of later life. Biographies of men and women of the past, dramas of life’s realities, ideals expressed in poetry are contributed as a share in this training from literature. The study of plants, animals, bacteria, insects,—give one a background of understanding which will aid one in living a healthy and appreciative life. Acquaintance and sympathy with people of other lands has been acquired through their languages and histories. One could continue to point out the many direct stimulants to larger and better living as secured through the fields of study pursued. Practically every subject offered in high school includes some theme that touches on broad human relationships. The task of making the habits attained and ideals acquired carry over actively into the larger fields of adult economic, social, civic, spiritual, or cultural living is now your immediate problem. The success you have attained in the fields of study as shown by grades on your record cards is but a limited indication of your real success. The carry-over of your habits, ideals, knowledge, and attitudes into later life is the real measurement of your past successes. Thus, you will find greater successes ahead only in so far as you put into effect the training offered through past opportunities. You will find a wonderfully co-operative people and country in which to live only in so far as those qualities of citizenship previously learned function in your own life. May life be more abundant to you, and through this abundance, may you assist others to a like abundance such that the great American ideal of equality of opportunity may become a greater and greater reality. J. B. Buckler. [ 12] Casey High School Mr. J. Bruce Buckler Su perintendent I 131 The Flame of 1934 FACULTY Mary Cochonour Biology and Physical Education Indiana State Teachers College, B. S. Carl Bergeson Economics, History, and Coach University of Illinois, B. S.; Northwestern University Coaching School. Ava Marik Ennis English and lrtiblic Speaking Illinois State Normal University; University of I Hi nois, A. B. A. C. Daugherty Science Knox College, B. S.; University of Illinois, M.S.; Ch i cag U n! ve rsity. Walter A. Newlin Agriculture University of Illinois, B. S. Marik Emricii Librarian Indiana State Teachers College. T. C. Tadk Commerce Marion Normal College, M.Acct.; Indiana State Teachers College; Bowling Green College of Commerce. M URIEL Maggke Mathematics Illinois Woman’s College; University of Illinois, B. S. [ 14] FACULTY Pearl V. Meyer Latin and History University of Illinois, A. B.t M.A. E. C. Gordon Manual Training Eastern Illinois State Teachers College; Normal University, diploma. A. S. Johnson General Science and Mathematics Indiana State Teachers College, ITS.; University of Illinois, M. S. Doris Nelson English University of Illinois, A. IT ; University of W isconsin. Margaret B. Jones Domestic Science Blackburn College; University of Illinois, ITS. ARTMIR BERGSTROM History and Assistant Coach lllino's College, A. IT; Illinois University; University of Iowa; Northwestern University Coaching School. Ur la Mae Johnston Trench and English MacMurry College, A. IT; McGill University; University of Wisconsin. J. O. Hawkins M usic Indiana Central College, Bachelor of Music. Tihe Flame of 1934 BOARD OF EDUCATION Claude McKean (Term of service — 4 years) Otis Elliot (Term of service — 7 years) W. J. Goben (Term of service — 4 years) [16] Harold Tones (Term of service — 3 years) Dr. W. G. Buckler (Term of service—12 years) Dr. I. W. Lee (Term of service — 5 years) George E. Kite (Term of service 3 years) CLASSES Casey High School SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Stand by, Ladies and Gentlemen: Whir-r-r-r! That was the airplane S-E-N-I-O-R-S landing to bring you the history of the Class of ’34. In the fall of 1930. 115 excited “Freshies” boarded this airplane for a solo and test flight of nine months, the Freshman year. After taking on a good supply of oil and gas, we took off. Ronald Jones was our pilot; Gehl Garrett, assistant pilot; Arthur Sidwell, third pilot; Howard Clem, fourth pilot, and Mr. Buckler, head mechanic, with the Faculty as assistant mechanics. With these four young pilots and our several mechanics operating our airplane, we soared high into the sky. For several days we were quite busy getting acquainted with our fellow passengers (the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors), learning our way about, and finding our respective classrooms. Every now and then someone became frightened and bailed out, but the majority of us had the courage to stay, as we were profiting very-much from our flight. We took part in several important activities while on board. Many- of our boys went out for football and basketball. Several of our fellow passengers joined the band; many enrolled in choruses and the different clubs; and several of the girls became members of the G. A. A. A few of our more talented fellow passengers put on an amusing feature in the Senior Stunt Show. One of the most outstanding events was our initiation early- in the fall. Several of us were almost thrown overboard, but we survived and kept up our flight. When exam time came, very few of us fell short. As our fuel supply- (energy) was running low, we landed after a long, successful, non-stop flight of nine months. We bade all our fellow passengers, mechanics, and pilots goodby-e until time for the next flight, the Sophomore year. After three months of vacation, we again resumed our flight, not as “Freshies” but as “Sophies”. We all wore our parachutes, in case of accidents, but very few of us found it necessary to use them. Our flight became more interesting every day. We took part in many more activities. And, incidentally-, we helped initiate the new passengers that had joined us for this flight. For this trip we elected new commanders to take charge of our flight. They were Aviatrix Wilma Grant and her two assistants, Doris Partlow and Elizabeth Davis. During this flight we ran into much bad weather (six weeks tests) and two severe storms (semester exams). As our stabilizers were in good condition, we finally righted our plane and flew on. Because we had been so successful in this flight, our head mechanic, Mr. Buckler, allowed us to undertake another flight the next year. Our Junior flight under the leadership of Clyde Staley as first pilot, Zoe Shawver as second pilot, and Arthur Sidwell as third pilot, was the most difficult trip we had ever undertaken. We certainly had to watch our P’s and Q’s to keep the plane balanced and avoid spilling the pork and beans which the mechanics said we were certain to have at our Junior and Senior banquet if we weren’t very- careful. But as luck would have it, something happened to the controls, the airplane went into a “loop-the-loop”, and the “pork ’n’ beans” fell out. As a result, there was much rejoicing aboard our plane. We planned and successfully carried out a trip to Fairy Land with the Seniors as our guests. What wonderful sights we saw,—fairies, castles, dwarfs, giants, Mother Goose and her children, Man in the Moon, and many-, many more! It was a flight well worth our time, and one we shall never forget. Another exceptionally enjoyable feature of this flight was the presentation of the play, “Oh, Professor!”, by several of our Junior classmates. We certainly appreciated their fine work and the [19] The Flame of 193 4 help of the two mechanics, Miss Johnston and Mr. Gordon, who helped to make both these events a big success. Many of our Junior fellow passengers were in the Minstrel. Several of our boys were outstanding in athletics, as were also several of the girls. We landed after a most successful flight, only to gather again the following year in order to make our last and most difficult trip, our Senior flight. We took off in grand fashion with Garrison Burr, Clyde Staley, and Richard Yana-wav as main pilots, and with graduation as our goal. We began our flight with 77 passengers, but several have used their parachutes and left us to handle our plane as best we can with only 68 of us left to land this trip. We were indeed sorry to see Philip Emrich bail out because of illness, for he was on our football squad, a good student, an excellent friend, and one of the best of sports in all matters. We have certainly had some narrow escapes on this trip. In February, the plane got beyond the p lot’s control and we ran into a red cloud of measles. While all of us were holding our breath in terror, some became so excited that they jumped out, but pulled the parachute string loo quickly, so that their parachutes caught on the wings of the p’anc. Finally, after strenuous efforts, the pilots got the airplane under control. After some time we were able to draw back into the sli p those who had been clinging to the wings, looking much the worse for wear, to be sure, and covered with tiny red spots and bruises, but in a few weeks we were running on normal schedule again as if nothing had happened. We soon began work in earnest on the Flame. Each student did his bit in some way to help get it to the press and sold to the fellow passengers. We want to thank our mechanic, Miss Meyer, for the splendid help and advice she gave us. In the fall, we sponsored a minstrel show and carnival which was a big success. All the underclassmen took part in this carnival, and we wish to thank them for their aid. We also put on a Senior C'lass play. At last, after four long flights, we have landed our plane. We look back over our trips and remember all the storms, hardships, and happiness we have shared. In May, we were presented with our wings, and it was with both joy and sadness that we received them. We can hear the roar of the planes of the Juniors. Sophomores, and Freshmen coming behind us to take our places. We hope that they will find their flight as enjoyable and profitable as ours has been. It is with much sadness that we bid adieu to our dear alma mater, as we make our way to our individual planes to start the long, hard flight of life with success as our goal. It is with great pleasure that I, as one of the class, have written this history of the CIassof’34. Signed: ZoE Suawver. Witness: Nqrma Walling Witness: Geiil Garrett. I 20 | Casey High School= George Clark “Georgia’’ “All good men arc dying; I don't feel so -well myself” Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; Debate 3, 4; Scholarship letter 4; Literary contest 3, 4. Garrison Burr “Tink” “Our President” Student Council 1, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Flame Staff; “Oh, professor”; Football letter 2, 3; Tennis 2. Bernice Frazier “Bcmie” “My idea of an agreeable person is one lelto agrees with me” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Science Club 2; French Club 3. Doris Francis “Fran” “S He nee personi fied” G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4. Esther Jacobs “Progress is made by work alone .” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. letter 3, 4; Scholarship letter 1. Feoyp Johns “Johnny” “I like work—it fascinates me; I can sit and look at it for hours. Irene Hawker Rene” “Is she ever an English shark!” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 3. 4; Scholarship letter 1. 2. 3, 4; Commercial contest 3. Pauune Hosier “Polly” “If you want anything done, ask Pauline .” G. A. A. 4; Contest Chorus 3; Home Ec. Club 2, 3. 4; Operetta 3; Scholarship letter 2, 3. Wilma Hammond “Mamie” “There are some smart people in this world” Glee Club 1, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 3, 4; Latin Club 3. 4; Broadcaster 3. 4; Operetta 3; Stunt Show 2; Minstrel 3. 4; “Oh! Professor”; Scholarship letter 1, 2, 3. 4. Eugene Harris “Sheenie” “Our most noted clarinet player ” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3. Chari.es M. Gross “Charley” “You gotta be a football hero to get along with the Seewer girl” French 3, 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Science Club 2; “Oh! Professor”; Football letter 2, 3, 4; Track 2. 3. 4. Arthur Hai.i. “Art” “An ambitious student and a sincere friend.” Transferred from Newton. Franklin Grey “Chief” “Our chief who plays the tuba.” (ilce Club 1. 2; Contest Chorus 1, 2; Band 1. 2. 3. 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Stunt Show 2, 3. LeRoy Griffy “Mooseface” “ll'e’d know his good-natured grin anywhere.” Band 3, 4; Transferred from Yale. [21 ] The Flame of 193 4 Alice Burr “Bassie” If all is fair in love, where do brunettes come in?” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 3. 4; Junior Class Play 3; Scholarship letter 1. 2, 3, 4. Junior Brewer June” “My voice is my second best friend ” Band 1, 2; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 3, 4; Music letter 2, 3; Music Contests 2, 3, 4. Louise Buss “Louie” “A sweet disposition and a friendly smile.” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1. 2; Mixed Chorus 4; Operetta 3; Stunt Show 2. Robert Gale Baker Sugar” “I have no ambition to see a better man than myself.” Latin Club 3. 4; Stunt Show 1. 2; Minstrel 3, 4; “Oh! Professor”, Adv. Mgr.; Tennis 4. Robert J. Bell Bob” If gentlemen prefer blondes, I’m no gentleman.” Latin Club 3; Science Club 3; Flame Staff; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show 2; Minstrel 3. 4; Operetta 3; “Oh! Professor”; Music letter 2, 3. 4. Chari.es W atts “Chuck” Men of feiv words are the best men. I . F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Football letter 4; Track 1, 2, 4. Audrey Anderson She doesn't say much, but zehat she does say counts.” G. A. A. Club 2, 3; Girls’ Glee Club 1, 2; Contest Chorus 3. 4; Operetta 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4. Clyde Staley “Curly” “June nights make me lacy.” Student Council 3, 4; Science Club 3; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 4; Stunt Show 2; Minstrel 2. Lee Watts “Mellie” “Look upon me and marvel!” French Club 3, 4; Minstrel 4; Football letter 2. 3, 4; Tennis 1. 2, 3. 4; T rack 3, 4. Maude Smith “Maudie” Bright and cheerful as the day is long.” G. A. A. 3. 4; French Club 3. 4; Science Club 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 4; Operetta 3; Stunt Show 1. Norma Walling “Nornie” “An excellent student and a steadfast friend.” Home Ec. Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 4; Carnival 3, 4; Scholarship letter 1, 2, 3. 4. Fern Sloan “Fernie” “' 'hey say that I'll be a good stenographer some day.” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Minstrel 4; Commercial letter 3; Commercial Contests 3. Mark Simpson “Simp” “Why can’t I leave the Junior girls alone?” Minstrel 4. Arthur Si dwell “Art” A man who hath a mint of phrases in his brain.” Latin Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 4; Stunt Show 2; Minstrel 4; Debate 4; Scholarship letter 1, 2, 3, 4. [22] Casey High School Roy English Wallace “A laughable, likeable, loquacious dial'. Latin Club 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show 1, 2; Music letter 3, 4. Elna Etnire HI She has made a place for herself in our midst.” Flame Staff 4; Transferred from Hymera. Elizabeth Davis Babe “She really prefers broien eyes. Student Council 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; French Club 3, 4; Operetta 3; Minstrel 3, 4; “Oh! Professor”. Philip Emrich Phil The future alchemist of the class of ’34.” Latin Club 3; Science Club 3; Flame Staff; Scholarship letter 2 3; Football letter 4. Dwane Daughhi-tek Red” Is his hair auburn or just red?” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Christine Marie Deverick Mae Wes ” “Our Star Typist; friendly, jolly and full of fun.” G. A. A. 2. 3. 4; Contest Chorus 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3. 4; Music Contest 2, 3, 4; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 3. 4; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 3. 4; Commercial Contest 3. 4; Music letter 4; Commercial letter 3, 4. Ona Cummins “Onic” If you’re nerer seen ‘Onic’ blush, you’re missed a lot.” Geraldine Cummins “Jerry” “She’s as modest and shy as a violet.” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Operetta 3. Harold Connelly “Bill” “His Ford is known both far and wide; Especially ’round about the country side.” Science Club 3. Hoyt Covkrstone “Hoic” “Mr. Nexolin’s right hand man. Transferred from Montrose. Howard Clem “Ajax” “One of our outstanding athletes.” Student Council 1; French Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; Minstrel 3, 4; Football letter 3, 4; Basketball letter 2, 3, 4. Glen Collins “Tom” “Blessings on the man who invented sleep.” Science Club 3; Minstrel 4; Track 3, 4. Ruth Chenoweth Ruthie” “Happy-go-lucky, she goes her way.” G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2; French Club 4; Broadcaster 3, 4; Stunt Show 1, 2; G. A. A. letter 2. 3. Charles F. Campbell “Charlie “Chewing gum is the spice of life.” Science Club 3; Broadcaster 4; Minstrel 3, 4; Yell Leader 2, 3, 4. [23 ] -The Flame of 1934 Hilbert Gardner Cud” “Don’I you knoto me? My name’s Gardner.” French 3, 4; Hand 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball letter 4; Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4; Music letter 4. Cake Funk “Peewee” “Small but mighty.” Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3. W ayne Easton “[Vinegar” “Lessons first — if you have time.” Football letter 3, 4; Track 4. Ronald Paul Jones “Bud” “My wife shall not rule me.” Student Council 1 ; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1 ; Stunt Show 2; Football letter 2, 4; Basketball letter 4. Elizabeth Schultz “Peggy” “liver in a cheerful mood was she.” Glee Club 4; Home Ec. Club 4; Carnival 4. Transferred from Bloomington. Glen Boyd “Artney” The first hundred years is the hardest.' Track 1, 2. Virginia Mae Inskeei “Gennie” Our Senior Poetess” Transferred from Ncwburg, Indiana. Richard Yanaway “IVid” Pm hungry all the time.” Student Council 4; French Club 3; Football letter 4; Basketball letter 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4. Ralph Williams Iloss” IVomen? I’ve never heard of them before.” French 3, 4; Science 2; Minstrel 3; Football letter 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3. Bernice Roberts Bernie” In a world of dreams, why should I study?” G. A. A. 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Operetta 3; Stunt Show 2. Thelma R msey “Porkey” I’d rather be happy than studious.” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Latin Club 3. Loren Reinbolt “Aey” IVakc me up after class.’ Doris Partlow “Dip” “If she’s on time, it isn’t Doris.” Student Council 1; G A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Broadcaster 3; Minstrel 3, 4; “Oh! Professor”; Tennis 2, 3; Commercial Contest 3. Nellie Kelly “Nel” “Quietness is the factor of success.” Home Ec. Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Operetta 3. I 24 1 Casey High School Zoe Shawver “George” “She burned her lamp, consumed the midnight oil, and, oh, what speeches!” Student Council 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 3; Home Ec. Club 4; Science Club 3; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 4; Stunt Show 2; Debate 4; Scholarship letter 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. letter 3. Evelyn Shawvkr Ervic” A quiet girl but an excellent friend” Transferred from Martinsville. Clement A'irkPatrick Kirk” “A jolly good fellow.” French Club 3; Science Club 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Mildred McFarling Mid” She's our best shorthand student” G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Science Club 3; Latin Club 3, 4; Flame Staff; Operetta 2, 3; Minstrel 4; “Ob! Professor”; Commercial Contest 3. W ilma GraNT If ilm” I like the half-back position on the football team” Student Council 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 1, 2. 3 4; Stunt Show 1. 2: Minstrel 3. 4: “Oh! Professor”; Debate 4; Scholarship letter 1. 2, 3. 4; Tennis 3. Gkhl G. Garrett Aufidius” We'll miss Gehl in debate next year” Student Council 1 ; Latin Club 3. 4; Science Club 2, 3; Flame Staff; Broadcaster 2, 3, 4; Stunt Show 1. 2; Minstrel 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Scholarship letter 1, 2, 3. Charles Victor Ormsky Vie” His jolly countenance has made him famous.” Lat’n Club 3. 4; Stunt Show 1, 2; Minstrel 3, 4; “Oh! Professor” stage manager. Rose Knecht Rosie” I'd rather be small than not at all” Home Ec. Club 1, 2. Wanda Miller “Wan” Dance and sing today, for tomorrow the music may stop.” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 4; French Club 3, 4; Science Club 3; Broadcaster 3. 4; Operetta 3; Stunt Show 2; “Oh! Professor”; G. A. A. letter 1. 2, 3. 4. W illiam Giffin Bill” Our drum major.” Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Contest Chorus 2. 3, 4; French Club 3. 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1. 2, 3; Stunt Show 1. 2; Minstrel 3. 4; “Oh! Professor”; Football letter 3. 4. Lyle Meeker Meek” A man of great brawn and brain.” Science Club 3; Scholarship letter 1, 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; 'brack 4. Irene Sekwer Rene” “We'll miss her glamorous glances at Charley.” G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3. 4; G. A. A letter 4; Operetta 2, 3; Stunt Show 2. Lincoln Bailey Link” I'd rather be handsome than studious.” F. F. A. 3, 4; Science Club 3; Basketball letter 1. Maggie Ritter “Mag” Good natured and full of fun. she takes things calmly as they come.” G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 2. 3. Mildred Watson “Mibs” “She has a quiet, placid way. Home Ec. Club 1. 2, 3, 4; G. A. A 4. [25 ] JUNIOR •GIRLS T h e Flame of 1934 First row: Mary Bower, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Mary Francis, Helen Tripplehorn, Betty Shields, Ruth Curry, Mary Frances Sluss, Marjorie Rufrner, Lenore Mays. Second row: June Conel, Helen Gardner, Lois Fallen Jones, Marian Beck, Meredith Morton, Juanita Whitling, Edna Mills, Grace Hawker. .... . ... , ... Third row: Laura Kelly, Katherine Barkley, Jane Alkire, Gladys Hill, Margaret McCash, Evelyn Meeker, Virginia Troughton, Dorothy Bell, Cecil Ryan. Fourth row: Grace Weigel, Freda Smith, Catherine Carr, Pauline freeman, Margaret Brewer. Early in September, 1931. a group of 87 bashful, bewildered “Freshies” enrolled in Casey Township High School. Feeling that we appeared rather awkward and green, we appointed Miss Jeffrey and Mr. Daugherty as class sponsors to give us a starting push toward the path of education. With their help, we immediately settled down to business by electing the following class officers: Wayne Foster, president; Edna Mills, vice-president; Darrell Carper, secretary, and Jane Alkire, treasurer. We at once made our presence known by winning the prize for the most original stunt in the parade preceding the Casey-Oblong game. In October, the student body, fearing that we were not properly introduced to their beloved school, gave us a thorough initiation at the all-school party. During the year, we distinguished ourselves by taking active part in school activities. The class, as a whole, took a great deal of interest in music and was well represented in the band and orchestra. Several of our boys went out for football and basketball. Wayne Ault was our most outstanding in football and won a position on the first team during his Freshman year. In 1932, 82 “Sophies”, having lost their bashful ways of the previous year, returned to school. After casting looks of superior sophistication and dignity on the “Freshies”, we elected the following class officers: Chester Garrett, president; Harland Snodgrass, vice-president, and Rodney Greever, secretary and treasurer. Although we were now accustomed to the ways of school life, most of us felt that we needed the aid of guiding hands. So we elected as class sponsors, Miss Bane and Mr. Bergstrom. Again the class was active in school affairs. Twelve members of the class were in the band. Margaret Brewer contributed much to our enjoyment of assembly programs by her fine talent as a pianist. Darrell Carper, by playing a cornet solo, won in second division at the state band contest at Champaign. Several other members also were contestants in the spring contest work in the music and literary fields. The remarkable scholastic ability of the class was shown by the large number of brilliant Sophomores on the honor roll. High honors were regularly attained by Dorothy Bell. Chester Garrett, Edna Mills, Coral Orandoff, and Wanda Daugh-hetee. During the summer, all of us were saddened by the tragic death of William Brandenberg. who was drowned while swimming in the Em- 1261 JUNIOR BOYS Casey High School First row: Durward Kuhn, Henry Matheny, Victor Dower, Iceland Henderson, Darrell Carper, I,orcn Darker, Willis Simpson, Lavcrn Hamand, Second row: Eugene Henderson, Donald Floyd, Ross Funk, Doyd Davis, Carl McCandlish, Ferrell Abra- ham, Ralph Freeman, Rodney Greever. Third row: I,ee Cunnineham, Harry Lacey, John Hudson, Chester Garrett, Harland Snodgrass, William Fuson, Wayne Cox, Gil belt Gross. JUNIOR CLASS barrass river. His quiet ways had won for him a place in the hearts of his fellow-classmates which cannot easily he refilled. In the roll of 1933, after our three months of vacation, 58 energetic, knowledge-seeking Juniors re-entered the halls of Casey High. Believing that this year’s responsibilities would he greater than ever before, we appointed Mr. Gordon and Miss Jones as class sponsors, and elected the following capable members as our class officers: Harland Snodgrass, president; Darrell Carper, vice-president, and Lenore Mays, secretary and treasurer. The year was started off by a class picnic at the Boy Scout cabin. The first important social event of the season was the all-school party, at which Darrell Carper acted as master of ceremonies and directed the playing of party games. With Miss Ennis as our able director, the Junior Class play, “Green Stockings”, was presented December 1. before an appreciative and enthusiastic audience. In spite of the fact that the play had to be postponed because of the scarlet fever epidemic, it was a big success. Dorothy Bell starred as the charming heroine, and Ferrell Abraham as the handsome leading man. At the minstrel-carnival, the Juniors had charge of the Oriental Village, the Spanish Inn. and the Hall of Horrors. In the Oriental Vil- lage, Evelyn Meeker and Cecil Ryan proved to be expert fortune tellers, while Dorothy Bell and Virginia Troughton served tea to their patrons. Those who ventured through the Hall of Horrors will never forget their experience. At the Spanish Inn. quilts were displayed and chili was served according to the true Spanish custom. As a benefit show to raise more money for the Junior-Senior banquet, we sponsored the mov:e, “Wild Boys of the Road”, at the Lyric theater. An entertaining program was given between shows 1 v Meredith Morton, Ferrell Abraham. Margaret Brewer, and Ruth Curry. Our class was well represented on the debate team. Margaret Kirkpatrick and Evelyn Meeker served as alternates and were called upon to take part in the debates during the absence of the regular debaters. Four of our ambitious members. Mary Francis, Evelvn Meeker, Virginia Troughton, and Lenore Mays, joined The Broadcaster Staff and have done their best toward making our school paper a success. The crowning social event of the year was the Junior-Senior banquet at which we royally entertained the Seniors. And now, the Class of ’34 is looking forward with great pleasure and anticipation to its Senior year, when it shall reign supreme among the student body. [27] SOPHOMORE GIRLS The Flame of 1934 First row: Edna Lawson, Clara Jacobs, Rosa Gienn, Marjorie Baumgartner, Nema Snyder. Wanda Daugh- hetee, Mayme Etnire, Fiances Keinbo!t, Mary Shawver, Mardy Morrison, Iris Underwood, Helen Ramsey, Mary Imogene Li flick. Second row: Snbrina Huffman, Bernice Kilborn, Hazel Moore, Lela Mae Stevens, Virginia Welker, Winifred Foster, Virginia Miller, Ellen Clark, Dorothy Payne, Ernestine Lacey. Third row: Lorene Francis, Lorene Gilbert, Alverta Philippi, Lilian Washburn, Ethel Webber, Jewel Watt, Lucille Lee, Ruby Bertram, Elnora Lacey. Fourth row: Rosalie Shawver, Helen McCrory, Loretta Johnson, Doris Staley, Twilla Brewer, Margaret Rodebaugh. SOPHOMORE CLASS SOPHOMORE BOYS First row: Charles Johnson. Donald Orrnsby, Clayton Smith, Eugene Neeley, Paul Roberts, Howard Hawker, David Bell, Harry Clem, James Poffinbarger. Frederick Bliss, Allen Odell. Second row: Charles Laymon, Victor Donner, Loyal Hall, Jake Walters, William Stallings, Daniel Lee, Lowell Carpenter, Delmar Etnire, Lovell Pulliam, Lamar Redman. Third row: Laverl Miller, Scott Brooke, Carl Stull. Don Hires, Edward Collins, Raymond bouts, Russell Logue, Paul Wright, Virlen Clay pool. Fourth row: Cleo Duckworth. Ray Sccwer, Arthur Risinger, Leland Mullen, Ke.th Orr, George Grant. Winfred Stewart, Hershel Wright, Clifford Watts. 4 Fifth row: Verlin Hartman. Norman Repp, Clarence Townsend, Eugene Stiff, Joe Buckler, Crawford Foraker, William Hayes, Joe Foster. 128 1 FRESHMAN GIRLS Casey ll igh Scho o 1 First row: Eva Griffy, Dorotha Estes, Hazel Davidson, LaVerne Henderson, Marjorie Watson, Tressie Biggs, Mary Neal. Rosemary Arney, Maxine Weaver, Phyllis Comer. Second row: Freda Hosman, Virginia Whitton, Ruth Help, Eileen Orr, Inez Shuey, Do. is Callahan, Doris Orrell, Maxine Leohr, Bernice Ruley, Beulah Huffman. Third row: Ida Glosser, Lucille Markwell, Elizabeth LeMay. Mildred Hu ldleston, Mary Boyd, Clairece Glosser, Rachael Ulery, Geneva Shaffer. Fourth row: Alice Ripple, Chlorene Shick, Marjorie Sharp, Ruth Williams, Ruth Shawver, Irene Briggs, Elsie Stephens, Geneva Biggs. Fifth row: Betty Buckler, Ursa Sid well, Virginia Poe, Mildred Petty, Mary Snodgrass. FRESHMAN CLASS First row: Shelby Roberts, Walter Hart. Charles Goble, Loyd Fonts. Charles Collins, James McFarling, Jay Littlejohn, Ernest Huddleston, Charles Umbarger, Eugene Hillard. Second row: Allen Barlow, Walter Ault, Victor Briggs, Floyd Smith, Rex Connelly, William Hayworth, Lyle Bennett, William Staley, Morris Paden, Max Weaver. Third row: Oran Boyd, William Walling, Fred Hackett, Leland Brandenburg, Russell Haddock, Harold Ragon, Donald Henry, Billy Emrich, Morri Kid well, Leon Finney. Fourth row: George Hudson, Charles McDaniel, George Sloan, William Stallings, Ferrald Kelm, Randall Biggs, Vernon Brandenburg, Clifford Lamb, Dale Underwood. Fifth row: Dale Cummins, Howard Smith, Lee Greenwell, Allen Doty, Hugh Smith, Doit Odell, Lee Davis. FRESHMAN BOYS [29] =■ The Flame of 1 9 3 4 — SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On the 5 li day of September in the year 1932, one hundred and fifteen excited and innocent “Freshies” entered C. T. H. S. Their first official act was a class meeting in which they elected the following officers: Scott Brooke, president; Mayme Etnirc, vice-president; W inifred Foster, treasurer, and Oran Boyd as secretary. They were in’tiated into C. T. 11. S. at an all-school party given by the upperclassmen. After this initiation. they were considered full Hedged members of our school. These new members of our school took part in many outstanding activities and proved themselves worthy of advancement to the Sophomore class. On August 28, 1933, eighty-eight of these “Freshies” came back to enroll as Sophomores. They elected as their class officers: Jake Walters, president; Delmar Etnirc, vice-president, and Harry Clem, secretary and treasurer. These three promising young men have handled the affairs and activities of the Sophomore Class exceptionally well. Many of the Sophomores took active parts in the minstrel, with Winfred Stewart as the most outstanding. The Sophomores also presented a very entertaining program in honor of George Washington’s Birthday. Especially was the minuet by Mary Shawver, Mayme Etnire, Winifred Foster, and Ruby Bertram enjoyed by the student body. This Sophomore class, with the aid of their advisors, Miss Johnston and Mr. Bergstrom, have made a place for themselves among the student body and arc well qualified to take their places as Juniors next year. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY Early in September, 99 Freshmen entered Casey High in high spirits. After a few days spent in searching for classrooms and learning our way about, we settled down to routine work as members of the student body. The Freshman class elections resulted in the appointment of William Walling as president, W illiam Staley as vice-president, and Clifford Lamb as secretary and treasurer. Mr. Johnson and Miss Co-chonour are class sponsors. W e soon made our presence known by winning first prize for the best float in the parade preceding the Casey-Marshall game. Our initiation was in the form of an all-school k'd party with prizes offered for the best costumes. Jake Walters and Russell Logue carried off the prize, and everyone agreed that they deserved it. Relays, games. and refreshments of apples and doughnuts helped to make the party a real success. The second big event of the year was a wiener roast held at Fairview Park. After a scries of party games, a treasure hunt furnished an hour of fun and exercise. The great event of the year is yet to take place, our Freshman party, which will be held some time in March. Our parties are financed by class dues of ten cents per member. W e were well represented in all activities this year. When the call was issued for football, eight of our boys responded. Four of our boys went out for basketball. From six to ten Freshman names arc consistently on the honor roll. Ten members represented us in the band, ar.d we had charge of one of the most successful pep meetings of the year. I 30 | Casey High School SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1934, of The Casey Township High School of Clark County of the State of Illinois, being of sound mind, memory, and understanding, do hereby declare this our last will and testament revoking all former wills made by us at any time heretofore: ARTICLE I To the Juniors, we. the Seniors, bequeath our assembly seats, and all used chewing gum found there. To the Faculty, we leave our sympathy in the sad departure of the Class of ’34 from recitations. To the Sophomores, we leave the encouragement that they, too, will be Seniors some day. To the Freshmen, we leave three years of hard work with the goal of being Seniors. ARTICLE II Audrey Anderson leaves her assembly seat on the front row to any Junior girl who wants it. Gale llaker bequeaths his pleasing smile and personality to William Stallings. Louise Bliss wills her powers of concentration to Eileen Orr. Garrison Burr wills his art of getting to school c-n time to Scott Brooke. George Clark bequeaths his knowledge of public speaking to Dale Underwood. Glen Collins wills Ids special sleeping berth in assembly to George Grant. Hovt Coverstone bequeaths his speed in typing to Ferrell Abraham. Ona Cummins wills his great love for the girls to Lee Greenwell. Elizabeth Davis wills her blonde hair to Doris Staley. ARTICLE III Elna Etnire leaves her Martinsville ability to Margaret Brewer. Doris Francis bequeaths all her history maps to some poor Junior. Carl Funk wills his King Kong physique to Hugh Smith. Geld Garrett wills his sunny disposition to Hershel Wright. Wilma Grant leaves her permanent wave to Ruby Bertram. LeRov Griffy relinquishes his pleasing laugh to Donald Ormsby. Arthur Hall bequeaths his dancing ability to Bill Fuson. Eugene Harris wills his way of “capturing the girls” to Albert Stallings. Pauline Hosier leaves her curly hair to Helen Tripplehorn. Esther Jacobs wills her studious ways to Norman Repp. ARTICLE IV Ronald Jones leaves his art of playing basketball to Richard Ewing. Mildred McFarling leaves her jolly disposition to Wanda Daughhetee. Doris Partlow bequeaths her lovemaking to Clara Jacobs. Loren Reinbolt relinquishes his shoe shining job to Darrell Carper. Bernice Roberts wills her ability to get the teachers off the subject to any junior smart enough to do it. Evelyn Shawver leaves her beautiful voice to Doris Staley. Arthur Sidwell wills his serious thought and knowledge to some industrious freshman. Fern Sloan leaves her little brother for the Freshman girls to fight over. Clyde Staley bequeaths his Sunday night parking place for some other great lover. Mildred Watson leaves her sweet smile and disposition to G.ace Hawker. ARTICLE V Richard Yanaway wills his appetite to Ver-lin Hartman. Lincoln Bailey leaves his speed between (.lasses to Joe Buckler. I 31 | The Flame of 1934 Robert Bell wills bis ability to write poetry to Loretta Johnson. John Brewer, Jr., wills his tenor voice to Jake Walters. Alice Burr leaves her cooking ability to Evelyn Meeker. Charley Campbell wills bis ability to drive a car with one hand to any of the Freshman beginners. Ruth Chenoweth leaves her “Mae West” figure to June Conel. Harold Connelly leaves his speed, pep, and vitality to some slow-moving Freshmen. Howard Clem wills his permanent wave to Woody Coon. ARTICLE VI Christine Deverick relinquishes her lovely personality and singing ability to Lucille Lee. Roy English leaves his ability to work advanced algebra problems to some good-looking Junior girl. Geraldine Cummins leaves her good temper to Twdlla Brewer. Dwane Daughhetee wills his little feet to Eugene Stiff. Wayne Easton leaves his good looks to Gilbert Gross. Bernice Frazier leaves her pleasing conversation to Helen Gardner. Hilbert Gardner leaves his green suspenders to Harland Snodgrass. William Giffin leaves his ability as an actor to Eugene Neely. Franklin Gray bequeaths his ability of playing the tuba to Crawford Foreacre. Charley Gross leaves his colorful hair to Bob Fuson. ARTICLE VII Wilma Hammond bequeaths her robust figure to Elizabeth LeMay. Irene Hawker leaves her knowledge of U. S. history to all her Junior girl friends. Virginia Inskeep walls her freckles to Lenore Mays. Floyd Johns bequeaths his wavy hair to anyone who wants it. Nellie Kelly leaves her big brown eyes to Margaret Kirkpatrick. Rose Knecht wills her dark complexion to Ross Funk. Lyle Meeker leaves his boldness in asking for dates to Virlen Claypool. Victor Ormsby leaves his 18-day diet to Loren Barker. Thelma Ramsey bequeaths her scholastic attainments to Rosa Glenn. Maggie Ritter leaves her slender figure to Lorene Francis. ARTICLE VIII Irene Seewer leaves her claim on Charley Gross to no one. Zoe Shawver wills her know ledge of physics to any unsuspecting victim. Mark Simpson leaves his horn-rimmed spectacles to Mr. Newlin. Maude Smith wills all her seriousness in her school work to Mary Boyd. Norma Walling leaves her theme song “We Just Couldn’t Say Goodbye” to Victor Donner and Tressie Biggs. Charles Watts wills all his long walks home to his kid brother, Clifford. Ralph Williams wills his great size to any of the Freshman runts. Elizabeth Schultz bequeaths her ladylike behavior to Mary Shawver. Lee Watts leaves his ability to drape himself around the school desks to Wayne Cox. Signed this twenty-second day of February, nineteen hundred and thirty-four by Robert J. Beu„ Geiii. Garrett. Witness: The Fi.ame Staff. 132] Casey High School SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY I, omniscent, omnipotent, omni-corporeal, omnipresent, omnigenous, not to mention carnivorous, in collaboration with Mahatma Radin-branath Krishnamurti, superseer of the Indies, high potentate of has been, was not, is not, can not, and never will be; dominator and dictator of the shadowy, phantasmagoric, chimerical, and unreal; monarch of all within and beyond the ken of man; supreme regulator and dictator of wind, tide, motion, energy, force, space, and brevity. do submit, transmit, manumit, and remit this obloquious and loquacious prophetication of the futurity of the Seniors of Casey High School. Many friends crowd sorrowfully about the bier of the one and onery Roy English, who has fulfilled all predictions,-—becoming violently insane on the eve of September 31st; “Ush” ate a quart of dynamite, drenching it down with firewater. In the resulting explosion, his pocket knife was blown through his gall bladder, killing him almost instantly. The “Speed” Collins Salvage Company is dragging the park pond for sunken treasure hulks. So far they have found nothing but a wash tub and a fleet of tin cans, but Chief Diver June Brewer believes that the hulk of the “Os-tend Manifesto” is close by. A new screen star, Christine Deverick, blazes across the cinema skv, leaving a trail of divorce and suicide behind her. Hailed as the greatest of stars since Mae Western days, she is now playing opposite “Wid” Yanaway in the “Red Headed Man”. Farmers in the neighborhood of the wilds of the Stone Quarry Woods report that the Cum-mins-Cbverstone bandit gang is abroad again. The hoodlums recently raided the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Gross, stealing 123 of Irene’s I est hens, a pound of butter, and a keg of nails. The ire of the whole community is raised, and Deputy Sheriff Wayne Easton promises that the villains will be brought before the bar of justice soon. The business world received a pleasant shock at the death of Mark Simpson, who made a tremendous fortune selling ice to the Eskimos, but subsequently starved to death operating a dry goods store in the local nudist colony. Ruth Chenoweth and Hoss Williams are ballet dancers in Producer “Bob” Bell’s new production, “Foolies of Forty or More”. Mr. Arthur Hall, animated politician, is candidate for President on the Men’s Welfare ticket. The chief planks in his platform call for a national husband’s code, abolition of man labor, and the downfall of the petticoat government. Charles Watts, president of the local Ladies’ Aid, is candidate for vice-president on the same ticket. Clyde Staley, known to be the laziest man in the world, is in the county hospital recovering from a severe case of sheet burn brought on by too much lying in bed. Basking in the limelight of public attraction lies Lee J. (Mellie) Watts, noted writer, who has just written “What I Think of Me” in six volumes. After years and days of patient, restless, effort, Gale Baker has at last perfected a perpetual motion machine based upon the principle of a girl chewing gum. His equally unscrupulous colleague, Vic Ormsby, is searching the atmosphere for cosmetic rays. Maggie Ritter, dashing aviatrix, was suddenly killed when she broke through the floor of her plane at 1().(XX) feet altitude. The 18th Congressional district is inadequately represented by the Hon(ery) Gehl Garrett, long a cinder in the public eye. He is known to favor public distribution of free wheeling, and promises to repeal Newton’s law. Charley Campbell, deemed by many critics to be the perfect man, has a job as a model for a cartoonist in St. Louis. He lays his success as a cartoonist model to his practice at making faces while cheer leader in high school. Since his wife, the former “Babe” Davis, divorced him for alienated afflictions, Charley is open to female competition. George Clark, famous orator, is held in the county jug on a charge of murder. While speaking at the Republican national convention at Ve-vay park, one of his wild gestures got out of control and brained a gentleman in the audience. He is being defended by the famous woman criminal lawyer, Zoe Shawver, who still believes in governmental radio control. [33 1 The Flame of 1934 Rumors report that a queer creature is lurking about the Moriah wilderness. This creature is said to bear a distinct resemblance to “Sheenie” Harris, intrepid explorer who several years ago, led an expedition to the Moriah wilds to seek for a lost cause. His fate has remained a mystery until the disgorgation of this report. His wife, Bernice Roberts, gave up the search and is now running a beer joint on Devil’s Island. “Cud” and Mildred Gardner are selling-cocktails on their poultry farm near Martinsville. Friends are offering up a prayer for the soul of poor Bill Connelly, who fell over a coal bucket in the powder plant Saturday. William Id. Giftin, president of the Amalgamated Loafers’ Union, has scratched himself baldheaded trying to make out an employment relief plan. Another fly in the public soup is Doris I. Partlow, author of the style books “What a Well-dressed Woman Should Not Wear”, who is now a model in a I athing suit factory. The outstanding invention of the century is the false teeth anti-rattler, recently perfected by Floyd Johns. LeRoy J. “Moose Face” Griffy is stuffing Frank Gray, last of the tuba players, for the Smithsonian Museum. Squashed in the face of public opinion is Howard Clem; his foot slipped off the ladder, when he tried to climb to Wilma Grant’s window one night last week. Loren “Ace” Reinbolt is a major in the Salvation Army. Lyle Meeker is professor of Jabbering Jibber-ics and the Obscene Languages at Dumnloke College. The “Burr Buzzy Bazoo”, Casey’s leading newspaper, was a perfect blank today. All the news forgot to happen. The Great Bazoo can be seen in garbage cans throughout all the Mid-West. The main feature of the week was the sensational escape of Nellie M. (“Two Gun Nel”) Kelly, famous lady-bandit. Since her husband, Lincoln Bailey, died of lead poisoning. Nellie has been sticking up for her own. Elna Etnire, unscrupulous politician, has been appointed Civil Works administrator. This is not a new job for “El”. She has been working men most of her life. Her assistant, Norma f 31 Walling, is timekeeper. She is calling for shorter days and longer nights and, as timekeeper, specializes in making dates. The police forces of the whole nation are after Duane J. Daughhetee, confidence man and general crook, noted for his infernal patent medicine, “Red’s Body Relief”. His latest fraud is selling post-holes to the local farmers. Esther (“W ild Izzy”) Jacobs, president of the Anti-Saloon League, was found in a beerful condition early Saturday morning. Garrison Burr, financial wizard, has cornered the pretzel market. Wilma Hammond and Louise Bliss, who formerly operated the Sourdough Baking Company, have gone into the brick business. Customers, if any, need not be afraid of this change. The quality of the product remains the same. Virginia Inskeep, manager of the Bristly Broom Works, offers a sweeping reduction of prices. Carl Funk is subbing for Tarzan in the movies. Audrey Anderson is the heroine in his next picture called “The Long and the Short of It”. Thelma Ramsay and Fern Sloan have organized a club called “The Twosome”. They travel around the country preaching about the New Deal for women. Ronald Jones is married and is doing Wright well. He is a firm believer in the old doctrine, “Might makes Wright”. Another blot on the public landscape is Maude Smith, famous artist. She has just finished a new painting called “The Smearer”. Elizabeth Schultz is operating a beauty establishment in Union Center. She specializes in tinting the hair to match the costume, and has established a beaten trail to Union Center from the entire Middle W'est. Her helper. Rose Knecht, reports that Elizabeth has refused all offers to divulge her miraculous secret of success. By my side stands Irene Hawker, holding the mirror of prophetication. Her pal, Pauline Hosier, is in the kitchen cooking magic herbs. Both are members of my harem, for I am the bigamous Mahatma Rodinbranath Krishnamurti, alias Arthur Sid well, supervisor and controller of the universe, converse, adverse, and contrary. By the Grace of Allah, you have heard the voice of the future and by the grease of my brow, I command you to believe it. I Casey High School - THE BAND First row: Eugene Harris, Ferrell Abraham, Dorothy Bell. Virginia Miller, Ruth Brookhart, Cecil Ryan, Lucille Lee, Ruby Bertram, Twilla Brewer, Mary Frances Sluss, Katherine Barkley, Lavern Hamand. Second row: Elizabeth LeMay, Betty Buckler, Marjorie Baumgartner, Maxine Weaver, Mildred Petty, Loretta Johnson, Rosemary Arney, Robert Bell, Darrell Carper. Lovell Pulliam. Russell Haddock, Loren Barker, Roy English, Paul Wright, Donald Ormsby, Lois Ellen Jones, Hilbert Gardner. Third row: Helen Tripplehorn, Margaret Brewer, Alice Buckler, Jake Walters, Charles McDaniel, Maurice Kid well, Lee Davis, Cleo Duckworth, William Fuson, Virginia Whitton, Ellen Clark. LeRoy Griffy. Standing: Paid Roberts, Crawford Foraker, Joe Buckler, William Gifbn, Eugene Stiff, Franklin G ay, Gilbert Gross, Everett Queen, Mr. Hawkins. THE BAND The Casey Township High School Band, which this year numbers 52 pieces, is probably the most active organization in the entire school. It furnishes music for our football and basketball games, leads our school parades in special events throughout the year, and instills enthusiasm into our pep meetings. Each summer an eight weeks' hand course is conducted by our capable music director, Mr. Hawkins. At this time, much of the recruiting of new players is done, and the foundations laid for a bigger and better band for each successive year. Since its organization in 1928, the band has each year improved in number of players and quality of performance. Last year our band made a very creditable showing in the 1933 contest held at Ol-ney. placing in the first division in the county and the second division in the state contest. This year, it is looking forward to a good showing in the spring contests to be held at Mount Carmel. While the band has always functioned at all home athletic events, the ideal toward which the music work is directed is that of a fine concert band, capable of playing good music. This goal is impossible without the proper instrumentation. During the last two years, a bass and alto clarinet, two French horns, a set of tympani, a new bass drum, and snare drums have been added to the band instrumentation. We wish to express our gratitude to the School Board for their hearty support of all band projects. During the month of March, the band gave a series of concerts on Sunday afternoons which were well attended by an appreciative audience. Casey is indeed proud of its band as well as of the entire music department. The success of the band is largely due to the efficiency of Mr. Hawkins, the director. We wish to thank him for his patient and untiring efforts in training not only the High School Band, but also the Grade School Band which serves as a training field for later high school work. I 37 | THE FLAME The Flame of 1934 First row: Robert Hell, Philip Gehl Garrett. Second row: Alice Burr, Zoe Kmrich. Aithur Sidweil, Clyde Staley, Garrison Burr, Mildred McFarling, Shawver, Norma Walling, Wilma Grant. Christine Deve.ick, Ivina Ktnire. THE FLAME The Flame Staff, elected in November, began work in earnest after the Christmas holidays. The publication of our yearbook has been under the d rection of Miss Meyer, our Senior advisor. W e were very sorry to lose our sports editor, Philip Kmrich, who has been unable to attend school this semester on account of illness. His department has been taken over by our snapshot editor, Gehl Garrett. W e hope that this year’s Flame will be enjoyed and treasured by the Class of ’31 and the rest of the student body for many years to come. THE BROADCASTER The Broadcaster Staff edits weekly the school newspaper which is printed on a separate sheet of the town newspaper, and distributed among the high school students for a small fee. Two new features added this year were the column entitled “Cockleburrs”, and a special column reserved for the postgraduates. The increasing popularity and success of the Broadcaster can be largely attributed to Miss Nelson, Faculty advisor, who has been director of the Broadcaster Staff for several years. BROAD CASTER First row: Maude Smith, Mary Francis, K.izaheth Davis, Evelyn Meeker, Ignore Mays, Wilma Hammond Alice Burr, Zoe Shawver. Second row: Ehia Ktnire, Wanda Miller, Ruth Chenoweth. Virginia Troughton, Norma Walling, Ch i t'ne Deverick. Wilma Grant. Third row: Cavern Hamand, Philip Kmrich, Arthur Sidweil, Charles Campbell, Clyde Staley, Gehl Gar- rett, Richard Kwing, George Clark. Fourth row: Richard Yanaway, I.ee Watts. [38 | STUDENT COUNCIL Casey High School- First row: Clifford Lamb, Wiiliatn Walling, Lenore Mays, Jake Walters, Harry Clem. Second row: William Staley, Clyde Staley, Richard Yanaway, Garrison Burr, liarland Snodgrass. Dar- rell Carper, Delmar Ktnire. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is organized each year from the officers of the four classes with the Senior members acting as officers of the Council. It acts in an advisory capacity to the principal and assumes responsibility for the various extra-curricular activities of the school in general. The pep meetings are in charge of the Student Council, who in turn assign special pep mcet’ngs before important games to individual classes. This year an unusually fine Lyceum Course was sponsored by the Student Council. POST GRADUATES In August, 1933, fifteen postgraduates enrolled in Casey High, the iargest number ever known in school history. At the beginning of the second semester, three more were added to that number. However, during the course of the year, several have left us, mainly, to secure employment elsewhere as positions have opened up. The postgraduates of this year have been a rather active group. They have taken over one column of the Broadcaster, and have furnished one of the most popular cheer leaders for our games, Bill McGinnes. POST GRADUATES First row: Audrey Carper. Esther Edwards, Ruth Brookhart, Mary Funk, Alice Wright. Second row: John McKibotn, Max Gossett, Raymond Jones, Howard Brooke. [39] INTER NOS The Flame of 1934 First row: Delmar Etnire, Carl Funk, Donald Ormsby. Second row: Lee Watts, Richard Yanaway, Rodney Greever, George Clark, Philip Kmrich, Gale Raker, Wayne Cox, Loren Reinbolt, Frederick Bliss, Roy English. Third row: Gehl Garrett, Arthur Sidwell. Robert llell. Mary Frances Sluss, Helen Tripplehorn, Nenta Snyder, Eileen Orr, Iris Underwood, Mary Neil, Mary Imogene Li flick, Glen Collins, Clyde Staley, Victor Ormsby. Fourth row: Grace Grand, Freda Hosman, Jewel Watt. Kina Etnire, Virginia Welker, Petty Buckler, Edna Mills, Lenore Mays, Marjorie Paitnigartner, Ruth Shawver. Fifth row: Pauline Freeman, Geraldine Cummins, Virginia Whitton, Mildred Petty, Ruby Pe. tram, Norma Walling, Wilma Hammond, Pauline Hosier, Irene Hawker. Sixth row: Chlorene Schick, Dorothy Pell, Cecil Ryan, Laura Kelly, Evelyn Meeker, Margaret Prewer, Mariette Cheesman. Seventh row: Virginia Poe, Catherine Carr, Grace Weigel, Wanda Miller, Virginia T;oiigh:oi, Christine Deverick. Consuls............Grace Weigel, Edna Mills Censors.........Manly Morrison, Carl Funk Tribunes..Ins Underwood, Pauline Freeman Quaestors....Donald Ormsby, Grace Hawker . lediles....Norma Walling, George Clark The Inter Nos Club was organized last year under the leadership of Miss Meyer, and has grown rapidly both in membership and in prominence in school life. The purpose of the club is to provide a means for increasing a feeling of fellowship among Latin students, and to encourage and promote interest in and knowledge of Roman language, history, and culture. This ideal has been attained through meetings devoted to the study of Roman life and customs. Talks and discussions on various phases of Roman life such as Roman books, homes, amusements, holidays, weddings, and related topics bring a knowledge, and especially an atmosphere of Roman life which supplements and clarifies the classroom work. Latin games also form an important part of our programs and serve not NOS only to provide fun and frolic, but also to teach us our Latin grammar, history, and mythology. We usually close our meeting with a crossword puzzle or two, in Latin, of course. Admittance to meetings can be gained only by giving the password for the day, which may be either a Latin motto, principal parts of verbs, declension of a noun or pronoun, or the conjugation of some particularly troublesome verb. We especially enjoy the singing of Latin songs, especially the Latin hymns at the Christmas season. An interesting event in our club is the initiation of new members which takes place the first meeting of the second semester each year. After a formal ceremony, the “Coloni” are required to prove their ability to carry on the duties of a Roman citizen by answering questions dictated to them by the “Cives”. After all have suitably demonstrated their fitness, they are made full-lledged citizens of Inter Nos. We feci that this club is an excellent instructive and social organization from which we have derived much pleasure and profit. [ 40 ] Casey High S c h © o 1 G. A. A. First row: Elizabeth LeMay, Maxine Weaver, Subrina Huffman, Klnora Lacey, Wanda Daughhetee, Mayme Etui re, Mary Shawver, Wilma Hammond, Iris Underwood, Francis Reinbolt, Maude Smith. Jrene Hawker, Pauline Hosier. Second row: Bernice Kilborn, Lorene Francis, Rosa Glenn, Meredith Morton, Virginia Inskeep, Eileen Orr, Irene Seewer. Mildred McFarling, Esther Jacobs, Louise Bliss, Bernice Frazier. Thinl row: Ernestine Lacey, Virginia Welker, Elna Etniie, Wanda Miller, Nema Snyder, Christine Deverick, Nellie Kelley, Maggie Ritter, Mildred Watson, Fern Sloan. Fourth row: Miss Cochonour, Wilma Grant, Doris Francis, Virginia Whitton. Betty Buckler, Ruth Chenoweth, Zoe Shawver, Jewell Watt. Ruby Bertram, Lorene Gilbert, Geneva Shaffer. Fifth row: Marian Beck, Juanita Whitling, Geraldine Cummins, Evelyn Meeker. Bernice Roberts, Eliza- beth Davis, Audrey Anderson, Thelma Ramsey, Mariette Cheesman. Sixth row: Grace Hawker, Pauline Freeman, Grace Weigel, Gladys Hill. Catherine Carr, Jane Alkire, June Cone!, Doris Partlow, Alice Burr, Virginia Troughton. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION President ....................Wilma Grant Vice-president ...............Irene Hawker Secretary and treasurer..Mildred McFarling The Girls’ Athletic Association had a very successful year under the leadership of Miss Cochonour. The calendar of events began with a “hare and hound chase” held at Chancellor’s Grove early in September. All of the Freshmen were cordially invited to join in the chase. After the hares were caught, all of the girls gathered around a huge bonfire and roasted wieners and marshmallows. Thirty girls reported for hikes every Monday evening under the leadership of Mary Shawver, and 25 girls played soccer every Tuesday evening. Wanda Miller was the soccer head. June Conel led a group of girls in p’aying volleyball on the outdoor court in the early fall. By the latter part of October, these various outdoor sports were finished, and the girls prepared to take up the winter sports. One of the most hilarious events of the year was a Hallowe’en party given by and for the members. Everyone came masked, and prizes were given for the best and most original cos- tume. After numerous games, ghost stories, fortune telling, and “apple bobbing”, refreshments were served to the starving girls. The G. A. A. had a special treat in store for them when If) high-point girls went to Danville. Illinois, for a play day. The girls left early Saturday morning on the school bus for Danville. There they indulged in all kinds of sports, although the indoor swimming attracted them most. With winter’s arrival, the autumn sports were discontinued, and the girls began to report for basketball. After a few weeks of practice under Bernice Roberts, who was the supervisor, the class tournaments were played. The Juniors were the winners after a series of hard-fought games. The initiation of new members was held in the form of a party. After the formal ceremony, the new members were properly initiated by putting them through the paces. The girls plan to take up dancing in the spring as well as outside activities. Tennis will also be one of the main events this spring period. Three girls will be chosen and sent to the Eastern Illinois tennis tournament. f -11 HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The Flame of 1934 first row: Mary Francis, Tressie Biggs, Helen Tripplchorn, Wanda Daughhetce, Clara Jacobs, Mary F.an- ces Sluss, Rosa Glenn, Dorotha Ivstes, Hazel Davidson, Phyllis Comer, Ruth Help, Clairece (i'o scr. Frances Reinbolt. Second row: Geneva Shaffer, Marian Beck. Mary Boyd, Lorene Gilbert, Lorcnc Francis, Mayme Ktni.c, Mary Shawver, Gladys Hill, Esther Jacobs. Irene Hawker. Pauline Hosier. Maude Smith. Third row: Ernestine Lacey. Rachael Ulrey, Elnora Lacey, Meredith Morton, Juanita Whitiing. Zoe Shaw- ver, Ruth Chenoweth, Mildred Watson, Fern Sloan. Bernice Frazier. Fourth row: Grace Hawker, Helen Gardner, Doris Francis. Helen Ramsey, Ida Glosser, Wilma Hammond. Katherine Barkley, Irene Seewer, Thelma Ramsey, Marietle Cheesman. Fifth row: Pauline Freeman, Alverta Philippi, Geneva Biggs, Ivina Etni.e, Wanda Miller, Edna Mi Is, Doris Callahan, Rosalie Shawver, Pearl Fain. Sixth row: EHzabeth Schultz, Norma Walling, Mary Snodgrass, Catherine Carr, Grace Weigel, Loretta Johnson, Helen McCrory, Margaret McCash. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB President ................Wilma Hammond Vice-president .............Grace Weigel Secretary ...............Helen Tripplehorn The Home Economics Club, under the capable leadership of Miss Jones, has completed many creditable projects this year. The first important event of the year was the Mother - and - Daughter banquet w h i c h was planned and sponsored by the girls of the club. Miss Fannie Brooks, health advisor from Ur-bana, was the honored guest and speaker of the evening, and her instructive and entertaining talk on health and personal appearance was enjoyed by all. Music for the evening was furnished by Mr. Hawkins and his orchestra. This is the second annual Mother-and-Daughter banquet held at Casey, and it has proved to be one of the most enjoyable events of the year, as well as a means of acquainting the mothers with the work of the school and with the various Faculty members. The second project sponsored by the Home Economics Club was a “Courtesy Week which aimed to bring to the attention of the students those attributes of refinement and culture which should mark every truly educated person. “Courtesy Week” was begun by an interesting assembly program, and during the week, talks on courtesy were given in the various classrooms by the club members. Posters were put up throughout the building, and a record was kept of all courtesies and discourtesies in each classroom. The Home Economics Club draws its membership from the home economics classes or former members of those classes. It furnishes an excellent means for practical application of those principles learned in the classroom as well as an opportunity for enjoyable social activities. [42 1 Casey High School FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First row: Shelby Robeit;. Albert Stallings. Emery Henderson, Ronald Jones. David Bell, Walter Hart, Jay I.ittlejohn, Dyle Bennett, Eugene Hillard, Howard Stevens. Second row: Dwane Daughhetee. Deland Brandenburg, Glen Boyd, James Boffinbarger. Ferrald Keltn. Fred Hackett, Dowell Carpenter. Clifford Lamb. William Haywo.th, Virlen Claypool. Third row: Henry Matheny, Lincoln Bailey. Clement Ki kpat.ick. Jake Waiters, Laverl Miller, Deland Henderson, Rex Connelly, Ray Seewer, Boyd Davis. Deland Mullen. Fourth row: Carl Stull. Keith Orr. William Burnett, Don Hires, Max Gossett, Charles Watts, Arthur Sid well, Clifford Watts. Fifth row: Wayne Cox, Charles McDaniel, George Hudson, William Stallings, Dee Cunningham, Donald Floyd, Ross Funk. Norman Repp. Sixth row: Charley Gross, John Hudson. Mr. Newlin. Charles Daymo i. Verlin Hartman. William C.ifhti. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA President .........................Carl Stull Vice-president ....................David Bell Treasurer .........................Boyd Davis Secretary ........................Harry Lacey The Future Farmers of America is a club composed of students in the agriculture classes of Casey High School. Membership has been increased considerably in the last two years. This year there are 52 members, an increase of 50 per cent since 1931 when the club was first organized. The F. F. A. is one of the most active of students’ organizations. Our club annually sponsors an evening school for the farmers of the vicinity. Practical farming problems are discussed, and a spirit of co-operation is developed among the farmers attending. The school seed house has been a great boost to the farmers of this section. Here, seed is cleaned at very low cost. A galaxy of ribbons and banners in the agriculture room, won at sectional and state contests, speaks for the work of the F. F. A. judges. Ribbons and pins won at vocational fairs speak for the active interest the boys are taking in their studies. Club meetings are held regularly in the agriculture room. The initiation of the “Green-hands” is a special event, painful to some but especially enjoyed by others. The boys enjoy fish fries and are ardent devotees of wiener roasts. 'I'he Father and Son banquet is an annual event enjoyed bv the F. F. A. boys and their fathers. It offers a splendid opportunity for the boys to meet the other boys’ dads, and fosters a chummy spirit between the boys and their fathers. Everyone visits the agriculture room on exhibit day. It is interesting and educational, of special interest to farm folks, but enjoyed by all. The main purpose of our club is to create a bond of fellowship among the students and to advance agriculture in our community. F. F. A. extends a cordial invitation to all visitors. VVe attribute the success of our club to Mr. Newlin, our class instructor, who is honorary director of the Future Farmers of America. [43] LE CERCLE FRANCA IS The Flame of 1934 First row: Charley Gross, Wilma Grant. Elizabeth Davis, Wanda Miller, I.ouise llliss, Maude Smith, Clement Kirkpatrick. Second row: Hilbert Gardner, Ralph Williams, William Giftin, Richard Yanaway, Howard Clem, Dar- rell Carper. LE CERCLE LES OFFICERS Lc president.........................Howard Clem Le vice-president.....................Wilma Grant Le secretaire et le tresoricr.Garrison Burr Le Cercle Francais is a club for the students who are studying French. It was organized for the purpose of developing a greater ability in French conversation and for a better acquaintance with French life and customs. Various programs are given throughout the year, in which special reports are made on the customs of the French family, on religion, on education and on the government. A special emphasis is placed on the geography of France. The attention of the club members is called to the chief cities, rivers, and mountains. By doing: J o this through the club, the student has an opportunity to learn about the country as well as to learn the language. Special games are arranged for the purpose of oral expression in French. Different conver- FRANCAIS sational games are planned. Simple, familiar stories are told by different members of the organization. Another interesting thing the club sponsored this year was the exchange of letters between members of our group and a group of students of high school age in France. This helped our students in the practical use of everyday French. Each year it is the custom of the club to give a party at Christmas time. At “La Reunion de Noel” this year, we dramatized “Ives Trois Ours” or the old fairy story, “The Three Bears”. Elizabeth Davis was a very charming Goldilocks. Another worthwhile part of the program was the working of a crossword puzzle in French. This required both written and oral expression. We feel that our club meetings and parties, besides being both entertaining and amusing, are worth while in that the boys and girls get something additional to what they can get in the classroom and textbook. [44] Casey High School ATHLETICS The athletic and physical education department of Casey Township High School is under the direction of Mr. Bergeson, coach, assisted by Mr. Bergstrom, assistant coach. It aims to give every boy in school good, wholesome physical activity along with the fundamentals of health and personal hygiene. The major sports are football, basketball, track, and tennis. Approximately 45 boys usually report for football, 30 for basketball, 25 for track, with a smaller number taking part in tennis. Those boys participating in these major sports are excused from physical education classes but only while actively engaged in those sports. Boys unable to make the major sports squads are given an opportunity to participate in intramural activities such as baseball, indoor ball, basketball, volleyball, and track. During the noon hour each day. a varied activity program is offered: playground ball, basketball, baseball, tennis, and horseshoes. The objective of the physical education department is to help build healthy bodies, knowledge of health rules, high morals, sportsmanship, character, and skills in performing various activities. The main activities are touch football, soccer, playground ball, basketball, volleyball, semi-organized games, tumbling, and track. Classes meet twice a week for activity programs. and a third day is set aside for the health proper part of the program. Health rules, cleanliness, and personal hygiene are stressed at each class period. Each toy is required to take a shower after each class meeting. The gym outfit consists of trunks, sleeveless shirt, and tennis shoes, each boy furnishing his own equipment. The grading plan used is based on performance, attendance, and knowledge of rules and play situations. All boys are required to take physical education unless they present a doctor’s excuse because of some disability. The spring program of track varies the sport program from team sports to an individual sport. Each boy is an individual performer, and it is up to him alone to make good. This gives an opportunity for boys who are not suited for a team game to participate in a sport. Some boys do not like contact games, and track eliminates this drawback. Then, too. track has running events and field events. The boys who are not suited for the dashes can pick the longer runs, the heavier boys the weight events, and the agile boys the jumps and pole-vaulting. With the laying of the new track at Casey High this year, interest in this sport is sure to increase, and better teams will represent Casey this spring and in succeeding years. Tennis is under the direction of Mr. Johnson. We have had some excellent outdoor tennis courts, and during the winter months, our new gym is converted into a tennis court when not used for basketball. A great deal of interest is usually shown by those contestants who come out for tennis, and Casey has had some outstanding tennis champions. In 1933, Lee Watts and Hilbert Gardner won the boys’ doubles in the Eastern Illinois League tournaments. Howard Laymon reached the semifinals in the same tournament. In the district meet, Lee Watts was able to reach the finals. Casey is especially fortunate in having two unusually efficient coaches. Hr. Bergeson has been with us four years and has turned out some excellent football and basketball teams. Mr. Bergstrom, assistant coach, has been with us six years. Both are well liked by the boys, and are great favorites among the student body. Hr reckon I’ertfstrom [47] The Flame of 1934 FOOTBALL SUMMARY SCORES OF CASEY'S GAMES CASEY, 0; JACKSONVILLE, 13 A large crowd greeted the Warriors as they stepped onto the field for the first football game of the season. The heavier Jacksonville crew defeated us 13-0, but defeat was turned into victory when the Jacksonville star who won the game was found to he ineligible. The game was forfeited to Casey with a score of 1-0. CASEY, 0; ROBINSON, 8 Casey suffered its second setback of the season at Robinson, September 30. The teams were evenly matched, with the home boys holding the upper hand in the number of first downs, but Robinson seemed to be the one to score. Worse than the defeat, however, was the loss of Lee Watts, regular half-back, whose collar bone was broken in a “shoe-string” tackle. He was out for the remainder of the season. This game broke Casey’s winning streak over Robinson, which had been extended over four successive seasons. CASEY, 0; CHARLESTON, 12 Another hard-fought battle was lost at Charleston, October 6. The scoring came in the first five minutes and the last 30 seconds of the game. Outside of these six minutes, Casey had the upper hand, but Charleston scored, and Casey merely came close. A loss to Charleston was no disgrace, as they later won the championship. CASEY, 19; PALESTINE, 0 After playing two hard luck games against Robinson and Charleston, the Warriors finally took advantage of a few good games and trounced the fighting Palestine team 19-0. Power flashed in all departments of the Casey team; the revamped backfield turned in some splendid runs, and the line held firm against the opponent’s charges. Not once did Palestine threaten Casey’s goal line. We suffered a loss also in this victory, as Bill Giffin was ineligible for further playing because of the 20 year age limit. Therefore, we are doubly glad that his last game was a success. CASEY, 0; GARFIELD, 13 On October 20. a week after the Palestine rout, the Warriors attacked Garfield High of I erre Haute, hut were repulsed 13-0. Casey on several attempts threatened to score, but each time an intercepted pass thwarted her chances. It was a stationary battle; Casey’s offense could not get going, and made but one first down. Garfield, too, was held to one first down, but secured the all-important points. Two long runs, both of which could he classed as breaks, broke up the game. CASEY, 12; PARIS, 0 The Warriors journeyed to Paris on November 4, accompanied by the band, and made a fine showing against the Tigers. Casev was ahead from the first minute of play. The backfield, in particular, showed up well, hut the line made-plenty of holes for them to go through. Paris is a newcomer on Casey’s schedule. This is the first time these teams have met for several years. CASEY, 7; MARTINSVILLE, 12 This game was a real heart-breaker. Casey was leading 7-6 with about four minutes to go when a long pass and a 50 yard run scored for Martinsville. The game was a thriller all the way through with each team supplying its share of excitement. From the first quarter, Martinsville’s attack was held in check until the final three minutes, when the Blue Streaks’ lucky break gave them the game. And another Armistice Day game was listed as history. CASEY, 13; CHARLESTON T. C., 0 After losing a thriller to Martinsville, the Warriors came out of the slum]) and forced T. C. down 13-0. The home boys played real football. and with a little luck, should have doubled the score. CASEY, 0; MARSHALL, 14 The Turkey Day game is the annual classic, and the final game of the season. This time. Marshall’s invasion was successful to a tune of 14-0. Long passes and characteristic Marshall luck decided this game. Again and again, Casey threatened to score, but were unable to get over for a touchdown. This bitter duel between these two natural rivals made the old timers think of the old “goat” days. Marshall got the goat today, but she had to fight for it, and anyway—there’s a great day coming next year. [48 I Case)' High School FOOTBALL First row: Norman Repp, Lyle Meeker. Ross Funk, Scott Brooke, Wayne Easton, Capt. Charley Gross, Howard Clem, Richard Yanaway, William Giffin, Lamar Redman. Second row: Clarence Townsend, Ronald Jones, George Grant, Philip Kmrich, Joe Buckler, Charles Watts, Allen Doty, Russell Logue, Hershel Wright, Leland Mullen, Verlin Hartman. Third row: Robert Fonts. Laverl Miller. Ralph Freeman, Harland Snodgrass, Chester Garrett, Wayne Cox, William Staley, Fred Hackett, Frederick Bliss. Fourth row: Max Weaver, Delmar Ktnire, Harry Clem, Hugh Smith, William Stallings, Leon Finney, Don Hires, Clayton Smith. Fifth row: Coach Bergeson, Manager Charles Perry, Assistant Coach Bergstrom. FOOTBALL Although there were no experienced men this year with whom to start the football season, the coaches soon developed a strong fighting team from the 53 boys who responded to Coach Berge-son’s call for material. Those who were not fully acquainted with the game soon became interested and readily improved. In every practice, the boys had to work hard to earn a place on the team. No position was “cinched”, and each player had an equal opportunity to show the coaches that he was a better man for the position. After a few changes in the lineup, Casey’s team worked hard, showing some very good defensive skill, but falling down on the offensive. The student body may well feel proud of this team, for after playing some of the stiffest teams in this section, although an inexperienced team, they emerged with a score of three won. five lost, and one forfeit. Although we outplayed even-team but two, it seemed that we could not score, and each loss can be attributed to long passes or long runs which turned the tide of victory. The crowning event of the football season was the annual football banquet, honoring those who had worked hard, trained hard, and fought for old Casey in trying to make a successful football season. The banquet was held on December 5. 1933, in the high school gymnasium. An orchestra under the direction of Vaughn Arney, and a girls’ trio consisting of June Conel, Jane Alkire and Doris Staley furnished the music for the evening. Mr. Daugherty, acting as toastmaster. introduced the speakers. 'Phe Harris trophy was presented to William Giffin. This trophy is awarded to the football player outstanding in both athletic and scholastic attainments. Captain Charlie Gross was awarded an engraved bronze plaque for being the most valuable player on the team. Assistant Coach Art Bergstrom presented letters to the following boys: Seniors- Lyle Meeker, Ronald Jones, William G;ffin, Charlie Gross, Howard Clem. Richard Yanaway, Wayne Easton, Lee Watts, Charles Watts, and Philip Emrich. Juniors: Harland Snodgrass, and Ross Funk. Sophomores: Norman Repp, Clarence Townsend, Verlin Hartman. Scott Brook, Hershel Wright, and Lamar Redman. F49 | The Flame of 1934 BASKETBALL SCORES Casey.......................... 19 Kansas ........................ 42, Casey.......................... 33 Robinson ...................... 18 Casey.......................... 38 Paris ......................... 32 Casey.......................... 30 Effingham ..................... 25 Casey.......................... 12 Greenup ....................... 17 Casey.......................... 27 Westfield...................... 22 Casey.......................... 29 Hutsonville ................... 11 Casey.......................... 51 Newton ........................ 34 Casey.......................... 24 Marshall ...................... 2b Casey........................... 20 Greenup ..................,.... 22 Casey......................... 16 Lawrenceville .................. 23 Casey........................... 28 Charleston High ................ 32 Casey .......................... 31 Martinsville ................... 22 Casey .......................... 23 Oblong ......................... 16 Casey .......................... 30 Westfield ...................... 14 Casey .......................... 19 Palestine ...................... 21 Casey........................... 37 Martinsville ................... 29 Casey .......................... 24 Brocton ........................ 25 Casey .... Marshall 20 18 Casey High Scho o 1 BASKETBALL First row: Norman Repp, Howard Clem, I.yle Meeker, Clarence Townsend, Fee Watts, George Grant, Ronald Jones. Second row: Coach Bergeson, Max Weaver, Paul Wright, Ross Funk, Hershel Wright, Hugh Smith. F.ugene Stiff, Everett Queen, Coach Bergstrom. Third row: Richard Ewing, Carl McCandlish, Winfred Stewart, Crawford Foraker, Howard Smith, Richard Yanaway, Joe Buckler, Harland Snodgrass, Russel l.ogue, Hilbert Gardner, Delmar Etnire. BASKETBALL After the football season drew to a close, Coach Bergeson gave the call for basketball, in response to which about 40 boys reported for the first night at practice. After a short period of training, the boys were divided into two squads, the first of which was coached by Mr. Bergeson in the new gym, and the second by Mr. Bergstrom in the old gym. The opening game of the season was played with Kansas on their floor. Having had but one practice and very little chance to pick the best players, Casey fell before the strong Kansas team who had been playing basketball since the beginning of school. However, before our second game with Robinson, we were able to practice and develop a good team which resulted in our giving Robinson a good trouncing, 33-18. After this game, Casey began to progress rapidly in basketball, defeating a large majority of her opponents and losing to some only by a few points. Our games this year have been unusually well attended, and both student body and townspeople are to be commended on the excellent spirit shown at all games. A special section has been recei ved at every game for the high school “rooting section”, and the student body has been assisted in their organized yells by many postgrads and alumni. The gold and purple caps and capes adopted this year have helped to make this section colorful, and the enthusiasm of the rooters has urged on the boys to many a thrilling victory. Casey ended her basketball season by defeating Marshall in a very exciting game, 20-18. Of the 27 games played this year, our team emerged victorious in 17. and lost 10. The total number of points marked up for Casey was 742, while only 642 were marked up for our opponents. The team of Casey High deserves much credit in basketball this year as it has scored more points than any other team since 1927. Although several of the boys will not be with us next year due to graduation, there will still be some good men back representing the Purple and Gold in the basketball season of ’34 and ’35, and we are looking forward to another even more successful basketball season. [SI 1 The Flame o f 1934 TOURNAMENTS Clark County Tournament Casey......... 29; Westfield ......... 12 Casey......... 23; Marshall .......... 17 Casey won the County Tourney at Martinsville for its third successive time by defeating Marshall, 23-17. A goodly number of fans were on hand from both Casey and Marshall to cheer their respective teams to victory. The largest crowd attended the Martinsville and Marshall and Casey vs. Westfield games in the opening of the tournament. The first game was the most exciting of the tourney, with Marshall coming out on top in an overtime game, 32-30. This possibly was the most evenly contested game in tournament play for many a year. From the start to finish, the lead changed hands at least a dozen times. Casey did not have much trouble defeating Westfield in the second game 29-12, but it was the roughest game of the tournament. In the final game, Marshall held a 7-4 lead at one time, and not until a few seconds before the half, did Casey go into the lead, 9-7. From this point on, they completely outclassed Marshall, and the game ended with Casey leading, 23-17. At one time Casey led by a score of 18-11, but Marshall closed the gap at 20-17 with a little more than a minute to play. The crowd was tense with excitement. A Marshall man fouled a Casey man and the free throw was good, this relieving the tenseness immensely. Quickly following it, a Casey man sunk a field goal to bring the teams’ total up to 23 as the game ended. Every boy on the Casev team played a good game, and no one man was responsible for the victory Lee Watts was high point man with 16 points, but the other fellows helped him make f 52 the baskets. Loth Clem and Lee were injured the night before, but managed to get by O. K. in the final game. Norman Repp was in there every minute, as was Jones and Townsend. Townsend left the game via the personal foul route, but Lyle Meeker went in and did a perfect job in stopping the Marshall rally. This is the first year the Clark County tournament has been held at Martinsville for a number of years, and they are to be commended for staging such a successful tournament. Eastern Illinois Teague Tournament Casey.......... 33; Robinson .......... 23 Casey.......... 18; Charleston ........ 37 'I'he Eastern Illinois League Tournament proved to be a big success this year, and some very close and exciting games were witnessed. Although we didn’t win, everyone enjoyed the excellent basketball displayed by the E. I. teams. The cheering sections of every school were well organized, and good, old-fashioned pep and yelling was in evidence throughout the entire tournament. It is hard to pick the best team in any tournament. but if a vote were taken. I am sure it would be that “the best team won”. Charleston, the winner, had size, speed, fight, and everything that goes to make up a good basketball team. Casey showed its basketball ability in the Robinson game, for after being behind 10 and 15 points in the first half of the game, they came back in the second half and easily won by a score of 33-23. However, in our second game with Charleston, we were not going so well and fell before the strong Charleston live, 37-18. 1 Casey High School The most exciting game seemed to be the Kansas-Charleston game with Charleston winning, 17-16. Kansas led all the way until the last six seconds of the game. No team in any of our tournaments has come so close to winning, only to lose in the last seconds of the game. ith six seconds to play, Kansas had possession of the ball, but only to let a Charleston man intercept it, and a pass, a shot, and Charleston had won the game. Other thrillers were the Hutsonville-Kansas game and the Martinsville-Marshall battle, both games 1 eing won by one point. Oblong was defeated, 17-15. The last shot was in the air when the gun was fired; it went into the basket but came out, and with it went a chance for a victory. The Marshall-Newton game was also one that kept the fans on their toes throughout the game. Casey, Oblong, and Greenup did not get as far as many had expected, but such is basketball. Marshall, on the other hand, was not picked to reach the finals, but to our surprise, came through in full sway. Casey has an idea! gym in which to hold tournaments, and so popular has it 1 ecome among basketball fans that every Eastern Illinois League tournament since the erection of our new gym in 1927 has been held here. District Tournament Casev 50; Toledo 20 Casey 25 ; Kansas 23 Casev 27; Greenup 29 Casey was quite fortunate in that she was given the opportunity to hold the district tournament again this year. It was staged in Paris in 1933. Toledo and Montrose opened the tournament with Casey drawing the “bye” of the game. Toledo defeated Montrose, thus giving her the right to play Casey on the following night. Casey easily defeated Toledo l y a score of 50-20. The first team built up a score of 30-8 in the first quarter, thus giving the second team a chance to finish the game. Casey met Kansas in an exciting game in the semi-finals and, after leading throughout the game, won by a score of 25-23. Although Casey completely outplayed Kansas in the first half of the game, Kansas came back in the second half and gave a very close race. Greenup easily defeated Marshall in the semifinals, thus meeting Casey in the finals. In the final game with Greenup, Casey completely outclassed them in the first half of the game, leading by a score of 21-8. However, we were all a little overconfident, and the Greenup team crept up little by little. After getting the lead in the last few seconds of the game, Casey was unable to score and lost, 27-29. Although we did not win the tourney, we were well satisfied with the winner, for it was Greenup’s first time to win a tournament in the history of their school. Sectional Tournament Casey.........26; Rosiclare ........32 As both teams that entered the district finals were allowed to enter the sectional tourney, Casey entered the sectional at Mt. Carmel. After leading our opponent, Rosiclare, throughout the game, they took the lead in the fourth quarter and we were defeated, 32-26. A goodly number of fans accompanied the team to Mt. Carmel and did some excellent backing for the team. This is the first time Casey has reached the sectional for several years, and Mr. Bergeson deserves much credit for developing such a fine team this year. f 53 1 The Flame of 1934 GIRLS' ATHLETICS Girls’ athletics has earned an important place in the school routine in the past few years, and at the present time this department is extremely active and efficient. Although this department was elective when first it was added to the curriculum, all girls are now required to take physical education. Adequate equipment has been provided for the girls, and they are permitted use of the gymnasium and of the tennis courts. The physical education classes meet twice a week under the supervision of Miss Mary Cochonour. In these classes, the girls take up the various seasonal sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and track and field. One of the most interesting events of the year is the class basketball tournaments. Each class elects a captain and organizes a team. After a few weeks of practice, the drawings for the tournaments are made. Much enthusiasm is shown in these games, both by the participants and by the spectators. Another of the major events is the spring tennis tournament. One girl is chosen to represent the school in the singles tournament, and a double team is chosen to compete in the doubles tournament by a local elimination tournament. Each year the physical education department gives a demonstration to show the work that it has been doing in class throughout the year. This exhibition is open to the public. One of the most important organizations connected with girls’ athletics is the Girls’ Athletic Club, a state organization. This club was organized in 1928 by Miss Velda Jordan. Since that time the supervisors have been Mrs. Arthur Bergstrom (formerly Miss Eva Purdum), Miss Mary Stein, and Miss Mary Cochonour, who is now instructor. This club was organized to stimulate interest in girls’ athletics and to standardize and promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. The Girls’ Athletic Association offers various outside activities such as soccer, volleyball, organized hikes, basketball, dancing, baseball, track and field, archery. and tennis. The girls receive points for participating in these activities throughout a certain period of time. At the end of the year, the club sends three high-point girls to the G. A. A. camp for one week, with all expenses paid. The girls benefit much by this week of association with girls from other clubs, and bring hack new ideas for the home club which aid much in making the organization more efficient with each succeeding year. Archery has recently been added to the list of sports open to girls in our school. The teaching of principles of health and hygiene plays a large part in our physical education program at all times. In addition to the routine of the girls’ physical education department, there are play days, tournaments, camps, May fetes, and programs of various kinds. The physical education department is rapidly improving and plays a highly important part in the school life of the high school girls. I Ml ACTIVITIES Casey High School DEBATE First row: Margaret Kirkpatrick, Zoe Shawver, Miss Ennis (coach), Wilma Grant. Second row: Arthur Sidwell, Evelyn Meeker, Gehl Garrett Dorothy Hell, George Clark. DEBATE The question chosen by the national committee for high school debates this year was, Resolved : That the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of radio control and operation. Debate was under the direction of Miss Ennis, who chose the following teams: affirmative, Zoe Shawver, Arthur Sidwell, George Clark, and alternate, Margaret Kirkpatrick; negative, Wil ma Grant, Dorothy Bell, Gehl Garrett, and alternate, Evelyn Meeker. Splendid work was done by the teams, and the season as a whole has been a very successful one. The measle microbe insisted upon interfering, and. upon three occasions, alternates were sent in. Much credit goes to Margaret Kirkpatrick and Evelyn Meeker, who were able to step in and debate at very short notice. Two of this year’s debaters, Gehl Garrett and George Clark, were veterans from Miss Ennis’ teams of last year. The enthusiasm and splendid co-operative spirit shown this year is in great part due to these members. On the other hand, three of this year’s squad are Juniors, which means that we have already a nucleus for next year’s teams. Six schools entered the Eastern Illinois League this year Paris, Robinson, Newton, Greenup, Effingham, and Casey. Three dual debates were arranged for each of these schools. On February 14, we met Greenup in a dual debate and broke even—our affirmative team winning a 3-0 decision, but the negative losing, 1 to 2. On February 28, our teams met Effingham, this time victorious both at home and abroad. On March 14, we met Robinson and lost both debates in 2 to 1 decisions. On March 23, Casey entered the district debate tournament at Charleston. In the first round, our teams won over Tuscola and Greenup. In the second round, we defeated both Bridgeport and Saint Francesville. In the third and last round, however, we were defeated by both Paris and Bridgeport. Again Paris carried off the laurels as district champions, but Casey had run a close second and claimed a large portion of the glory. Although we closed the debate season with not all victories on our side, we feel that the season has been an eminently successful one in benefits received. The teams have enjoyed their work under the capable supervision of Miss Ennis, and, after all, the real victory is in the valuable training in learning to think logically and to speak effectively. This the teams have shown themselves capable of doing. Success has been theirs! The Flame of 193 4 GREEN STOCKINGS “Green Stockings”, a comedy-drama in three acts by A. E. W. Mason, was presented December 1st by the Class of 1935 under the direction of Miss Ennis. The play is an English family comedy based upon the old tradition that an older sister must wear green stockings at the wedding of a younger. Celia Faraday finds herself in this position for the second time. In fact, everyone has come to regard her as an uninteresting old maid for whom there is now no hope. With only Aunt Ida (Mrs. Chrisholm Faraday) in league with her, Celia manufactures an affair with a Colonel Smith, an officer, sailing to Somaliland, which gains her popularity with “every trouser-wearing remnant of humanity” from the old Admiral Grice down to the butler. The plot thickens when one of Celia’s love letters actually reaches a Colonel Smith, and he comes to make her acquaintance—just after Celia has “killed off the colonel” by placing a notice of his death in the “Times”. “Green Stockings” was enthusiastically received by a good audience. The play was well polished and showed excellent work on the part of the cast, production staff, and director. The cast was as follows: Colonel J. N. Smith. I). S. O.Ferrel Abraham William Faraday, J. I .........Robert Fuson Admiral Grice..................Gilbert Gross Honorable Robert Tarver.......Lavern Hamand James Raleigh........................Durward Kuhn Henry Steele...........................Loren Barker Martin ...................Eugene Henderson Celia Faraday........................Dorothy Bell Evelyn Trenchord........................Edna Mills Phyllis Faraday.........................Ruth Carrey Mrs. Chrisholm Faraday................Eveiyn Meeker PRODUCTION STAFF , (M r. Gordon it it sin ess Managers....1TI , , 0 , I Harland Snodgrass ( Willis Simpson Stage Managers............ { Donald Floyd (Carl McCandlish (Marv Francis rropert Managers.........-L . ' 1 - •' jMary Frances Sluss (Miss Jones Costume Mistresses .......-{Pauline Freeman (Marian Beck I 58 1 Casey High Scho o 1 MIXED CHORUS GIRLS' CHORUS First row: Maymc Etni.c, Doris Staley, Dorothy Bell, Ruby Bertram, Winifred Fo.tcr, Wilma Hammond, Mary Frances Sluss. Second row: Loretta Johnson, Helen McCrorv. Audrey Anderson, Lucille Lee. Third row: Darrell Carper, Jake Walters, William Giffin, Joe Buckler, Junior Brewer, Ferrell Abraham, Lovell Pulliam. First row: Mary Neal, Tressie Biggs, Lois Ellen Jones, Freda H osman, Alice Burr, Elizabeth Davit, Elizabeth LeMay, Ruth Curry. Second row: lane Alkire, June Con cl, Twilla Brewer, Evelyn Meeker, Virginia Troughton, Christine l)ev- eriek, Betty Buckler. Margaret Brewer, Elizabeth Schultz. GLEE There are three choruses in our music department this year: a Girls’ Chorus, a Mixed Chorus, and a General Chorus. The contest number required for the Girls’ Chorus is “A Brown Bird Singing” by Haydn Wood, and the selected number, “Sylvia” by Oley Speaks. CLUBS last year won the county and Eastern Illinois League contests. The required number for the Mixed Chorus is “Turn Ye to Me” by Collenson, and the selected number, “A Norse Lullaby” by Cain. The General Chorus takes care of anyone who wishes to sing and who is not in either of the other two choruses. It is made up mainly of Freshmen and Sophomores who have had no experience in contest choruses, and serves as an excellent training ground for new students. The Mixed Chorus, although rather a new organization in Casey High School, takes its place in importance with the Girls' Chorus, and [59] AUGUST The Flame of 1934 CALENDAR 23 24—Once again we enter good old C. T. H. S., l ut only for registration. 28—Yes, it’s the first day of school, and we’re all back for another year of work. 20— Ah! Again the Freshies are the center of attraction! How can they get lost so easily? Surely, we weren’t as green as that. 30—The enrollment this year is slightly less than that of last. I hope Casey High isn’t losing its attraction for wandering (or maybe I mean wondering) high school students. 31 -One of the calamities of school that will go down in history is the fact that “Wid” Yanaway has a first hour class this year and has to be at school approximately on time. SEPTEMBER 1 Here’s an announcement being published for the benefit of the Freshman girls: Any Senior boy wanting a “new date” is asked to see any of the Freshman girls, who are waiting for the chance. By the way, I believe many of the Senior boys will take advantage of this liberal offer before the time limit expires. 4—Forty-five of our aspiring and perspiring boys are struggling for positions on this year’s football team. If they all stick with it, we should have a “swell team”. 15— We had our first pep meeting of the year, in charge of the Seniors; lots of pep evinced, and a brand new bunch of yell leaders. 16— -1 guess it just had to be. We lost our first football game of the year to the Illinois School for the Deaf, 7-0. 18—That old Frenchman, Howard Clem, was elected president of the French Club today. What undeserved popularity! Parlez-vous Francais? 21— I notice several of the Seniors are slinking mysteriously around the halls with a wicked gleam in their eyes and large paddles under their arms. 22— Those Seniors with paddles have wielded them vigorously at the all-school party. And did those Freshmen get initiated, or did they get initiated? Wow!! 25—The eighth period was very busy today with people rushing hither and thither. You see, all the clubs were getting organized and making plans for the year. 27—Dear me, what are all those Freshmen doing—running around with those butterfly nets? Maybe Mr. Johnson sent them chasing butterflies. 30—Another loss for the Huskies—to Robinson. Perhaps we ought to give them just a wee bit more backing. OCTOBER 3-4—They just had to come. You knew it, and I knew it, but just the same, don’t you hate to look at those exams? 5—Ah! I think we all lived through them. 7—Come, come, boys; this won’t do. Yes, you guessed it; Charleston High won the game. 10— “And what did your mother say when you gave her your report card?” “She fainted dead away when she saw those two A’s!” 11- 13—Oh, those happy vacation days we had during Teachers’ Institute! 14—We really won a football game—Palestine. I knew the dear boys had it in them. 17— Oh, I want to ring bells! The Jack Woods trio has just been here and what swell bellringers they turned out to be! 18— This was probably the most important day of the whole year, a real red-letter day. That most important and learned group, the Flame Staff, was chosen and announced to-day. Let’s give them a big hand! 19— Do you smell all that food cooking? That, my child, is for the annual Mother-and-Daughter banquet given by the Home Ec. Club, and from the smell, it will be “scrumptious”. 21—Again Casey bows to the invaders of our football field. This time it was Garfield who did the dirty deed. f f (� 1 Casey High Scho©1 23 —After much consideration and many consultations with salesmen, the Juniors have chosen their class ring. 25—“Wid”, have you been to the Streets of Paris? We wonder if that was where you saw Tallyrand. Or was he with Sally? 27- The Hallowe’en pranksters are out already with their corn and what-nots, creating all the trouble they can. I’ve noticed one or two of our staid Seniors among them, too. 31—’Tis the night of ghostly prowlings, so you’d best beware. All good little girls should be in by 9 o’clock. (Rut were they?) NOVEMBER 1— Rabe Davis really fell down hard. Even the floor was slightly dented when she got up. 2— Charley Gross read a love sonnet in English class in real style. Well, I’ve always heard that practice makes perfect. 3— All of us were rubbing sand out of our eyes as we came in late to classes—no, it wasn’t a sandstorm—we just had to get to school at 7:30. Special: We had a football game with Paris this afternoon, and we won it! 6—Mr. Rergstrom gave us a very interesting talk on physical education this morning in the assembly. 9—Irene Casey, our new student, is getting a grand rush from Lee Watts. At last, the mighty has fallen! 10—-It was a darned good game even if Martinsville did beat us. 12-7. The rain didn’t make it any easier to take. 13— Practically all of the boys have deserted us today to go to the Older Roys’ Conference at Robinson. 14— Gehl Garrett claims that once he was forced to hide behind a pen at the K. Z. You wouldn’t kid us, would you, Gehl? 16— Oh, what chills and thrills those Leopard men bring. Don’t get excited; it’s just another lyceum number. This time it was a lecture on “Darkest Africa”. 17— We won another football game at Charleston T. C. 20-24—No school because of a town quarantine for scarlet fever closing all public meetings. I 61 | T h e F3 am e of 19 3 4 27— We’re all back in our places Irv ing to act as if vve really wanted to work. 28— Well, you’d better start fasting right now; Thanksgiving is only two days off. 30—The turkey has been killed and so have we. by none other than our old rival, Marshall. Oh, well, let’s drown our sorrows in another slice of turkey and another glass of cider. DECEMBER 1—The Junior Class play, given this evening after postponement, was a great success. Dorothy Bell wore the “Green Stockings” quite nonchalantly. -1—Mr. Bergstrom said in American history class: “From whom did we purchase Russia?” Tut, tut, Mr. Bergstrom; since when? 3—At the annual football banquet, Bill Giffin won the Harris trophy, and Charley Gross won the plaque for being the most valuable player on the team. Letters were given to all those who had earned them. 8—A victory in basketball for us! We beat Robinson on our own floor. 11 —We were entertained in assembly this morning by a group of modern poetry readings by members of the public speech classes. 13— The Apollo Duo was another feature of our regular lyceum course. Mr. and Mrs. Welles gave us many enjoyable musical numbers. 14— The whole school was agog today over the great trial. Clyde Staley brought suit against Alice Burr for damages done to his car during an advertising campaign. Art Sidwcll was the judge, and Clyde won the decision. . 15—We beat Paris in the basketball game here tonight and was Watts hot! He made a mere 24 points out of the total of 38. 16—We played Effingham over there this evening and beat them by a very close score. 18—The French Club had their Christmas party today with the “Three Bears” as guests of honor. Babe Davis was Goldilocks; Wilma Grant was Mamma Bear; Tink Burr was Papa Bear, and Howard Clem was Baby Bear. 21 Everyone made merry at the Minstrel-Carnival. There were all kinds of sideshows to attend, besides the regular minstrel. 25 Did Santy bring you what von wanted for Christmas? 26- The old grads meet again once more at the Alumni banquet given in the high school, with a dance in the old gym afterward. JANUARY 1 Happy New Year! It’s the day for making and breaking resolutions. 2—We carved another notch in our belt by beating Hutsonville this evening. 3 Clyde Staley is sporting a nifty little one-inch dictionary which he claims is not a present from Mr. Claus. Anyway, it is mighty handy. 11 12—Those terrible semester exams are taking their toll again. 1 doubt if we’ll ever be the same again after taking them. 15—The beginning of the second semester, gives us a fresh start in life. 17- Philip Entrich, one of our most outstanding Seniors, seems to have much more than his share of hard luck. After being ill for two months with an infected jaw, Phil has had to return to the hospital. 18— With many whoops and wails, all the new members were initiated into G. A. A. 23—Miss Nelson was one of the main attractions of the P. 4'. A. musical tonight. She directed a very unusual kitchen band. 26—Once more the team came through with what counts, and we won the game with Martinsville. 29— Pardon me, but may I announce that Courtesy Week starts today? Thank you. You’d better watch your manners this week, for there are scouts slinking around everywhere ready to catch you. 30— The girls, not to be outdone by the boys, have begun their own basketball tournament this evening. 31— The regular Eastern Illinois League tourney started here this evening with Casey winning the first game from Robinson. [62] (Casey High School FEBRUARY 2- Casey was defeated by Charleston High in her second game of the tournament. Too bad! 3- -Charleston High was crowned champion of the E. I. League tourney this evening and awarded the trophy that goes with the honor. 8— All classes are making special efforts to extract class dues from the long-suffering student body. 9— For the first time in more than four years. Casey defeated Oblong in basketball. 12—Rev. Hamand gave us a talk on Abraham Lincoln in assembly this morning. 14— In the first debate of the season, Casey won one decision and lost one against Greenup. We were handicapped by having two of our regular members ill. 15— The absence list grows longer and longer as the measles epidemic takes more and more victims. However, most of them recover in three or four days or even sooner. In fact, one of them is thinking of writing a book. “Measles for a Day”. 16— The girls in the Home Ec. department gave their annual Style Show today, exhibiting dresses and suits they had made in regular class hours. 19 The Seniors, Sophomores, and Freshmen on the girls’ basketball teams entertained the Junior team, who won the tourney a few days ago. 20- While the basketball team was beating Martinsville, the Juniors were sponsoring a movie, “Wild Boys of the Road”. 22— Washington’s Birthday was celebrated with a special program by the Sophomores, and with the dedication of a new flag. 23— Brocton beat us in a very close game. In spite of our defeat, we can be proud of the way our team played. 28—In the second debate of the season, Casey won both decisions over Effingham. MARCH 1—“The Little Bluffer”, a one-act play given in one of the public speech classes, was re- 163 ] The Flame of 193 4 ported to he a total Hop. Maybe it was all because Wilma Grant, a “colossal bore” in the play, was mistakenly called an “old fossil”. 2—We were successful in defeating Marshall in the last game of the regular season here tonight. Besides being the last game, this was one of the closest games of the year. 8, 9. 10—The district tourney was held here, and Casey was defeated in the finals by Greenup. In spite of this, Casey will go to the sectional tourney because of the new ruling. 14— Our lyceum number today was Mr. Evans Brown, a musician-magician. At the debate, both Casey teams lost to the Robinson teams. 15— in our first game in the sectional tourney at Mt. Carmel, Casey was defeated by Rosi-dare. 19—Casey and Marshall made an exchange of assembly programs today. 21—This is the first day of spring, and also the first day of the advertising campaign for the “Flame” among the students. 28—Those March winds have just about blown themselves out. In a few days we’ll have real spring with us. APRIL 2 We weren’t given a chance to play April Fool’s Day jokes. Why ? Because April 1 was on Sunday. ( —The preliminary literary and music contests were held today. At this time those who will represent Casey in the Clark county and Eastern Illinois contests were definitely chosen. 12 -We’re having just a few tests to remind us that tomorrow is the end of the fifth six-weeks period. 13—Our band went to Mt. Carmel today to participate in the band contest. [64 1 18-21- The past few days we’ve been having all kinds of contests in the county, literary, music, and track events. These contests have been scattered around through the different towns of the county. 28- All the contestants go to Charleston today to take part in the Eastern Illinois music, literary, and track events. MAY 1—May Day brings us those soft breezes and some real spring fever. Ho, hum! 9- -This is one of those days when everyone J feels pessimistic. At least I’ve never heard of the Iowa tests bringing a smile to anyone. 10—W hat has every Junior and Senior been waiting for all year? The Junior-Senior banquet, of course. And now that it’s here, it’s even more wonderful than we imagined. 18—All the parents who have been wondering whether “Willie” really has been making anything in school can come up today and see for themselves just by looking at the exhibits. 22-23—It’s time to “take your medicine” for all Seniors who haven’t made an A or B average. Yes, it’s merely the final exams. 27 -Baccalaureate this evening has made us realize just how close we are to graduation. 28—Now, you Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors can take the punishment for not studying your lessons. Don’t blame me: I didn’t write the exam questions. 29 Tonight the Seniors display their real talent in their class play. Let’s hope it was as good as the Seniors thought it was. 30—Senior Class Day !! It’s all over. And, now, commencement. Oh, walk on up and get your diploma even if your knees are shaky. You didn’t realize just how much graduation meant, did you? Neither did I. Goodbye, everybody. I’ll always remember the fun I’ve had with you in Casey High. Casey High School SENIOR CLASS POEM THE GYPSY TKAIL Our trail was the trail of the gypsies; Our hearts were as gay as their garb; Our dreams were as bright as their campfires, As we searched for a winning card. We were traders on starting our journey; Have we won or lost at the game ? Was the road left smooth by our passing In the search of our lives for fame? It was winding that road to follow. But flowers grew close by its side; And the kindest persons would pluck them. And twine them in wreaths for our guide. Our hearts and our dreams were together; ’Twas the heart that led us to dream; Some for a flame in the torch of the world, Some for the cool of the stream. Our journey is now almost ended; Many moons we’ve spent on our way ; The embers of school life are fading; Our campfires are turning to grey. But those lights in our lives they have kindled Are woven patterns to stay; Life’s lessons were brought close before us By the teachers who guided our way. But soon we must camp for the harvest, We have traded those years for a garb, Not of silk nor of tulle, but of wisdom; We have played well our winning card. Virginia Mae InskeEp. 165] e Flame of 19 34 T h !•' V V ♦, ,� ♦, ♦, ♦ ♦ ♦, ♦, ♦« � , ♦,� ,« ,♦ • � ♦. � % � «««� «• « «� w« w, EASTON PHOTOGRAPHY (Formerly Steppachcr Studio) KODAK FINISHING ENLARGEMENTS ST I DIO PORTRAITS PORTRAITS AT YOUR HOME COMMERCIAL PHOTOS VIEWS 102 South Central Ave. Telephone 104 • ♦ % ♦ V «• « • • v« «'• v� • • ;• M M !•! M M I - « • • «• • • • « «’« ' . 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CANDIES OUR SPECIALTY BAR GOODS Exceptionally Fine lli['ll School Students' Choice ♦. ♦. ♦. .♦ . ♦. . , ♦,� •. « , ,♦ ♦ ♦ « ♦ � « ♦ ,� «,4 ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦♦ ♦ ♦ ♦« ♦ « 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 % 4 4 ♦ ♦•♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦4 4 4 4 4 4 4� 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4V4 V4 4 4 4 4V4V4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4W 4 4 4 4 4« I 66 | Casey High School SCHOLARSHIP LIST FIRST SEMESTER First Six Weeks High honors—Arthur Sidwell, Norma Walling, Dorothy Bell, Edna Mills, Marjorie Baumgartner. and Betty Buckler. Honors—Alice Burr, Garrison Burr, Elna Et-nire, Wilma Grant, Wilma Hammond, Irene Hawker, Zoe Shavvver, Katherine Barkley, Margaret Brewer, Mary Francis, Chester Garrett, Carl McCandlish, Margaret McCash, Evelyn Meeker, Betty Shiels, Harland Snodgrass, Wanda Daughhetee, Bernice Kilborn. Edna Law-son, Doris Staley, Carl Stull. Mary Neal, Virginia Poe, and William Staley. Second Six Weeks High honors—Alice Burr, Elna Etnire. Zoe Shawver, Arthur Sidwell. Norma Walling, Dorothy Bell. Lcnore Mays, Evelyn Meeker, Edna Mills, Harland Snodgrass, Marjorie Baumgartner, Wanda Daughhetee, Edna Lawson. Betty Buckler, and Virginia Poe. Honors—George Clark. Wilma Grant, Wilma Hammond, Irene Hawker, Pauline Hosier, Lyle Meeker, Esther Jacobs, Katherine Barkley, Gaylord Green, Margaret Kirkpatrick. Betty Shiels, Grace Weigel, Chester Garrett, Virlen Cl ay pool. Bernice Kilborn, Carl Stull, Iris Underwood, Mayme Etnire, Elizabeth LeMav, Marl Neal, Chlorene Shick, Mary Snodgrass, Elsie Stephens, and Jay Littlejohn. Third Six Weeks High honors—Norma Walling, Arthur Sidwell, Zoe Shawver, Mildred McFarling, Irene Hawker, Wilma Hammond, Garrison Burr, Alice Burr. Betty Shiels, Evelyn Meeker, Marjorie Baumgartner, Virlen Claypool, Edna Lawson, Rosalie Shawver, Shelby Roberts, and Virginia Whit ton. Honors- Maude Smith, Lyle Meeker, Esther Jacobs, Pauline Hosier, Wilma Grant, Doris Francis, Elna Etnire, George Clark, Dorothy Bell, Katherine Barkley, Mary Francis, Chester Garrett, Gaylord Green, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Lenore Mays, Harland Snodgrass, Virginia Troughton, Grace Weigel, Mayme Etnire, Loyal Hall, Doris Stale)', Carl Stull, Iris Underwood, Virginia Welker, Betty Buckler, Jay Littlejohn. Virginia Poe, Chlorene Shick, William Stallings, and Elsie Stephens. First Semester High honors—-Garrison Burr, Elna Etnire, Wilma Hammond, Zoe Shawver, Arthur Sidwell, Norma Walling, Harland Snodgrass, Betty Shiels, Edna Mills. Lenore Mays, Dorothy Bell. Marjorie Baumgartner, Edna Lawson. Betty Buckler, and Chlorene Shick. Honors—Alice Burr, George Clark, Wilma Grant, Irene Hawker, Pauline Hosier. Esther Jacobs, Mildred McFarling, Lyle Meeker, Katherine Barkley, June Conel, Mary Francis, Chester Garrett, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Evelyn Meeker, Virlen Claypool, Mayme Etnire, Loyal Hall. Rosalie Shawver, Doris Staley, Carl Stull. Virginia Poe. Shelby Roberts, Mary Snodgrass, and Elsie Stephens. SECOND SEMESTER First Six Weeks High honors—Wilma Grant, Gaylord Green, Irene Hawker, Arthur Sidwell, Norma Walling, Margaret McCash. Lenore Mays, Edna Mills, Harland Snodgrass, Virlen Claypool, Wanda Daughhetee. Mayme Etnire, Edna Lawson. Carl Stull, and Betty Buckler. Honors—Ruth Chenoweth, Elna Etnire, Wilma Hammond, Pauline Hosier, Mildred McFarling, Lyle Meeker, Zoe Shawver, Maude Smith. Dorothy Bell, Mary Francis, Laura Kelly, Margaret Kirkpatrick, Carl McCandlish, Evelyn Meeker, Marjorie Baumgartner, Lowell Carpenter, Rosalie Shawver, Doris Staley, Virginia Welker, Chlorene Shick, Elsie Stephens, Virginia Whitton, and Shelby Roberts. 167] The Flame of 1934 CONGRATULATIONS . . SENIORS WALGREENS Casey’s Most Popular Dru : Store Victor Elliot, Prop. Your Patronage Always Appreciated I E. 0. TODD •V g if The Place for i DRY GOODS — HOSIERY — NOTIONS v :: g :: :: :: CHAS. KIRCHNER LUMBER YARDS Dealer in LUMBER AND BUILDING MATERIAL Yards at Kansas, Marshall, Casey, Ashmore, and Redman S8S$S$8$$8� 8$8SSSSS8S$S� 8$S$S«$S8S$� S$SS$8SSS$S3SSSS� SS� SSS$SSS3S8S$S3S$$8S$SSSSS«$S3SSS3S$SSSS� S3:-3: CHRYSLER and LANSBERY Leaders in Builders’ Hardware, Paints, Oils, Varnishes, and Wallpaper Phone 40 Casey, 111. Casey High School HUMOR SENIOR CLASS DIRECTORY Most talkative George Clark Handsomest Bill Giffin Biggest flirt Christine Deverick Brainiest Art Sidwell Wittiest Bob Bell Most carefree Bernice Roberts Prettiest Alice Burr Biggest tease Gale Baker Biggest monkey Roy English Laziest “Wid” Yanaway Classiest girl Babe Davis Classiest boy Charley Campbell Best-looking eves Elna Etnire Most love-sick Junior Brewer Sleepiest Glen Collins Most dependable Arthur Hall Cutest Most bashful Ona Cummins Best hearted Nellie Kellv Tiniest Carl Funk Most athletic Most unselfish Elizabeth Schultz • • WIT AND WISDOM OF THE CLASSROOM 1. Bronze is easier to make implements out of than copper because you don’t have to cook it so long. 2. Stoicism is a study of the sky. 3. Monasteries are schools for the children of the monks. 4. Bryant wrote “The Frenzied Gentian”. 5. Chaucer wrote the “Chanterberry Tails”. 6. A clan is all the relatives of the husband’s tribe. 7. A party machine is the automobile used at an election to haul voters to the polls. 8. Trousers is an uncommon noun because it is singular at the top and plural at the bottom. 9. A split ticket is one that is torn in two. 10. Farming of taxes means one country owed the other,—so they took the land from this country and brought it back and taxed it for as much as it was worth. 11. Wordsworth wrote “Ode On the Imitations of Immorality” (Intimations of Immortality). 12. Clisthenes became tyrant of Athens by building the heiroglyphics. 13. Otto journeyed to Rome and married the pope’s daughter. 14. The people assembled at the pedagogue. 15. “Approach thy grave as one who drapes his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.” 16. In the United States, people are put to death by elocution. 17. In case of asphyxiation, apply artificial respiration until the person is dead. • • Art Bergstrom: “Hilbert, why do they use negroes in the cotton fields?” Hilbert Gardner: “So they can see them better.” • • Miss Ennis: “That was a good book report, Floyd. Did the hero get shot in the end?” Floyd Johns: “I don’t know whether he got shot in the end or not, but he got shot.” • • Doris Portlow: I want a peck of apples.” Clerk: “Do you want Baldwins?” Doris: “Sure! Did you think I wanted some with hair on?” • • Miss Johnston : “Do you know Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?” Gale Baker: “I thought he lived at the White House.” • • Miss Nelson: “Give me an example of a collective noun.” Billy Emrich : “The garbage man.” • • Mr. Newlin: “What kind of a noise does a pig make?” Dale Underwood: “Huh?” Mr. Newlin: “Correct.” • • Mr. Daugherty: “This mixture might explode. What must we do?” LeRovGriffy: “Run.” • • Miss Jones: “Name three things that contain starch.” Grace Weigel: “One shirt and two collars.” • • Clerk: “This book will do half your work.” Mark Simpson: “Give me two.” • • Miss Jones: “Didn’t I tell you to notice when that soup boiled over?” Mary Shawver: “I did ; it was exactly 10:25.” 160] The Flame of 193 � MM «,« «,« «« «« «� M «,� ♦, M � .♦ ♦, ♦, ♦,« ♦. ♦,« ♦,« «, ,♦ ,♦ ♦,« ♦, ♦, ♦ When Looking For . . . QUALITY AND TASTINESS IN FOODS Try the GREEN LANTERN CAFE Farrell Williams, Prop. 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Bernice Roberts Wilma Grant Zoe Shawver Wilma Hammond Virginia Inskeep W7()L'1,I )X'T you like to see the perfect boy in Casey W High School? Well, here he is in composite form. All you have to do is to put him together. Hair Clyde Staley Eyes Charley Campbell Nose Gehl Garrett Lips Robert Bell Teeth . . 1 Howard Clem Smile Lyle Meeker Complexion Victor Ormsby Dimples LeRoy Griffy Figure Lee Watts Personality Bill Giffin Disposition Charley Gross Intellect Arthur Sidwell Voice Junior Brewer I 71 I The Flame of 1934 We Never Flunk OUR MEALS AND LUNCHES ALWAYS RECEIVE THE HIGHEST HONORS 5 MAYFIELD’S CAFE I t :: :: : Casey's Most Popular Eating Place Protect Your Home and Family by Having a «• :: g s :: :: TELEPHONE C. T. N. TELEPHONE CO. DWIGHT MOODY CO., INC. New and Used Cars Parts and Accessories W. Main St., Route 40 Phone 18 Casey, Illinois ;; GEHLS THRIFT STORE CASEY, ILL. [721 Casey High School- SENIOR MINSTRELsCARINIVAL December 21 was the date of one of the biggest attractions of the school year, the Senior Minstrel-Carnival. All of the proceeds of the show went to the Seniors to help with the publication of the “Flame”. Mr. Daugherty and Miss Meyer, Senior class sponsors, made up the general committee in charge of all activities. Miss Nelson directed the extensive advertising campaign carried on for several weeks before tbe carnival. The general program was divided into two parts, the middle of the evening being devoted to the Minstrel, and the time before and after the Minstrel being given to the sideshows of the Carnival. The minstrel, under the direction of Mr. Bergstrom and Mr. Hawkins, included entertainment by the “colored waiters”; musical numbers by the girls’ trio, June Conel, Doris Staley, and Lucile Lee; songs by Junior Brewer, Doris Staley, Bill Giffin and the chorus; and dance specialties by June Conel and Jane Alkire, and by Winifred Stewart. Among the sideshows, which were under the direction of the various classes and organizations of the school, were the following features: bingo stand, cake walk, and “Believe It or Not”, all sponsored by the Seniors or Senior organizations; the Hall of Horrors, the Oriental Village, and the Spanish Inn, sponsored by the Juniors; the Famous Operation and a grab bag sponsored by the Sophomores; and the Style Show and the Basket Shooting from the Free Throw Line, sponsored by the Freshmen. The festivities were begun at 7 o’clock in the new gym, where various barkers were praising the merits of their respective sideshows in true carnival style. At 8:30, the curtain rose on the stage, and a scene in a night club was presented as the setting for the minstrel. Winfred Stewart, as master of ceremonies, introduced the special numbers, which were interspersed with comedy by the “negro” waiters. After the grand finale, the barkers again held their sway until the gym was deserted. The Minstrel-Carnival was one of the most lucrative programs of the year, although the general admission was extremely low. OUR JANITORS No publication of Casey High School would be complete without mention of the janitors who keep our buildings clean and warm, and our campus trim and neat. We wish to express our appreciation for their efficient services in this volume of our Flame. Mr. Watts, head engineer, has charge of the boiler room, and sees to it that the building is warm and comfortable, no matter how cold the winds outside. He is also our general mechanic who fixes our clocks, balky locks, and occasional short circuits. Mr. Watts has been with us for 16 years, and has become an invaluable part of our school routine. Mr. Hoyt, assistant engineer and janitor of the new gym, has been with us for 10 years. He tends the boiler room during the night, and also takes care of the new gym. He is mainly responsible for maintaining the beauty of our campus and school grounds. Mr. Fasig. janitor of the academic building, has been with us only this year. He has shown himself to be unusually efficient, and we appreciate his good nature in cleaning up our muddy tracks and our scraps of paper in assembly. Long after the last “tardy” or “ninth hour” student has left, these men are busy at work at their respective tasks. On Saturday, they work-while we play, and even on Sunday, the boilers must be kept going in preparation for Monday morning classes. The Class of 1934 extends to them deepest gratitude for their services during our four years at Casey High, and best wishes for many more useful years of service. HUMOR DAILY DOUBTS “I'm a self-made man”...............Mr. Johnson “I’m gonna pass history”.........“Wid” Yanaway “The assembly is used as a study hall”........ ................................ Mr. Buckler “Love is bliss”.....................Clyde Staley “I’ve got no use for the women”.......Lee Watts “I’m a quiet little girl”.............Pat Hill “The library has an atmosphere of refinement” ............................Miss Emrich “Class dues are all paid”...............Seniors I 73 1 I 74 | SENIOR MIRROR Nome Chief ( Iwracteristic Favorite Saying Hobby Audrey Anderson Neatness Hello! Studying ('.ale Baker Smiling My opinion is— Reading Louise Bliss Freckles Gosh! Dancing Glen Boyd Quietness Oh, yeah! Playing checkers Garrison Burr Curly hair 1 can’t! Being late George ('lark Smiling Sure! Debating Glen Collins Laziness Hi, Tom! Sleeping Hovt Coverstonc Silence 1 )on’t! Agriculture Ona Cummins Blushing 1 don’t know. Prize fighting Elizabeth Davis Blonde hair Hi, Charley! Necking Kina Etui re I )rcaming Hi, kids! Love 1 )oris Francis Quietness What? Studying Carl Funk Size What for? Bicycling Gelil Garrett Neatness Aw, come on ! Telling jokes Wilma (.rant Grades Where’s m’ man? 1 driving Plymouth LcRoy Gritty Laughing Huh! Trom honing Arthur Hall Long face I gotta study. Public speech Eugene Harris Grinning Not me! Jerking sodas Pauline Hosier Cosmetics I think so. Typing Esther lacobs Grades Sure! Studying Ronald fones Blue eyes Hey, Alice! Basketball Clement Kirkpatrick Laughing G’ Morning! 1 )ancing Mildred McFarling Jolliness Hi, Cud!! Talking Wanda Miller Blue eyes Hellah! Typing Doris Fartlow Complexion Yeah! Resting Loren Rienholt Quietness Hey! Parking Bernice Roberts Temper Hurry up! Eating candy Evelyn Shawver Laughing 1 )arn! Sleeping Arthur Sidwell Brilliance Hi, men! Vocabulary Fern Sloan Asking questions How d’ya know? Excuses Clyde Staley Necking Oh! Me! 1 )riving Ford Lee Watts Conceit 1 told you! Basketball Richard Yanaway Eating Hey, Mellie! Food sampler Lincoln Bailev Handsome Gosh, darn! Sleeping A mbit ion Hangout Future Housewife Kitchen Waitress Actor Oak Grove Street cleaner Beauty expert Library Teacher Aviator Barber shop Gambler Physics prof. Tin shop Plumber Public speech Yale Soap-box orator None Pool room Barber Farmer Ag. room Iceman k Ag. teacher Yale Preacher i r 1 )aticer Restaurant Old maid ft) Actress Library Singer President Home Manager of orphanage k n Prize fighter Anywhere Farmer Teacher Meeker’s Lawyer % Social worker Assembly Woman preacher ■ 3 Lawyer Yale Mayor of Yale a Farmer Assembly Wrestler Crooner Annex 1 og catcher ( 9 Nurse Home Artist’s model -h Beauty expert Library Champion swimmer Animal trainer Anywhere Coach k at. Singer Here V there Gambler VO Success Hazel Dell Business woman Teacher 1 )ance hall Fan dancer 4 Model Home Magician 1 lusband I own Professor Stage Parlor Songbird 1 lousewi fe Friendship Mrs. ? Lawyer News stand Preacher Secretary Anywhere Scrub-woman None North Fourth Street Orator Coach Alley J anitor Eating Lunch counter Garbage-man Resting Country Dog catcher SENIOR MIRROR Ui Name Chief Characteristic Favorite Saying Hobby Ambition Hangout Future Robert Bell . Joking Is that so?! Trumpet-ing Aviator Fourth Street I Jndertaker John Brewer, Ir Blonde Doris! Crooning Husband Staley home 1 lusband Alice Burr . Brown eyes Oh, yeah! Writing Teacher Library Tutor Charley Campbell Smoking Babe! Love Coach 1 )avis restaurant Bootlegger Ruth Chenoweth Laughing Hi, kids! Chattering Actress Annex Tap dancer Howard Clem Curls Gosh! Football Football hero East Main Street Bricklayer Harold Connelly . Laziness Naw! Sleeping Prize fighter Pool room Governor Geraldine Cummins Bash t illness Uh-huh! Cooking Singer School bus Chorus girl 1 inane I )aughhette Red hair Aw, heck! 1 )riving a car Singer H ome Polo player Christine Dcverick Flirting C’m up some time. Typing Second Mae West Assembly Opera singer Wayne Easton Quietness Aw! Football Car salesman Gym Street cleaner Roy English Boisterous Hel loco! Throwing things Ladies’ man Music room Band leader Bernice Frazier 1 )reaming I don’t know. 1 )oing nothing 1 learning Kitchen Old maid Hilbert Gardner Curly hair Hi, Mid! Music Orchestra Hazel Dell Dog trainer William Giffin Looks I think so. Acting Teacher Casey National Movie hero Franklin Gray Blue eyes Hello, girls! Flaying tuba Bass singer Music room Auctioneer Charley Gross Red hair Oh, I rene! Football Coach Oil field Farmer Wilma Hammond Blondeness Oh, no!! Studying Actress Home Manager of orphanage Irene Hawker Flirting Well! Talking Actress Hazel Dell Beauty expert Virginia Inskecp Smiling Don’t! Poetry Teacher Home Aviatrix Floyd Johns Windiness Aw, shoot! I lancing To grow up Pool room Bachelor Nellie Kelly Rosy checks She’s good! Flirting Club leader Bus Farmer’s wife Rose Knee lit Size What! Boy friends Mrs. Shawver Kimlin Housewife Lyle Meeker Altitude You fool! Basketball A girl friend Meeker garage Fan dancer Victor Ormsby Blushing Hey, Roy! Physics Editor Oak Grove Gangster Thelma Ramsey Straight hair Oh, no! I )oing nothing Actress Union Center Lady barber Maggie Ritter Slenderness Well! Popping corn I lancer I lance hall Chorus girl Irene Seewer Cosmetics Now. Charlie! Riding (Chevy) 1lousekeeper Hoguetown Nursemaid Zoe Shawver Strutting Oh, kid! Studying Teacher Graveyard Gold digger Mark Simpson Glasses Oh, yeah? Riding bicycle Newspaper editor Gardner’s Writer Maude Smith Gazing I don’t think so. Chewing gum To reduce Moonshine Wife Norma Walling Rolling eyes Huh! Studying Wife Hoguetown Lady professor Charles Watts Silence Gosh ! 1903 Fords Aviator Watts’ domicile Ambulance-r Ralph Williams Haircuts Gangway! Loving Tap dancer Vcvay Park Bootlegger O % V5 a V! 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