Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

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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

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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 ]

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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]