Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

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THE FLAME We were elated to think that this year the great responsibility of carrying on the Junior Class was placed upon our shoulders. We felt that we must have enthusiastic leaders in order to do our work well, so we chose Harlan Snodgrass as captain, Darrell Carper, first mate, and Lenorc Mays, second mate. The big question that confronted us was “How will we ever raise enough money to entertain the seniors at the annual Junior-Senior Banquet?” Everyone, however, was interested and eager to do his part so we were not at all disheartened by our task. At once we began selling candy at the regular noon hour session and at football games. As basketball season came on, we sold refreshments at the games and tournaments. So amid storms on the chartered course, we bravely steered onward. During the Thanksgiving vacation period we presented our first class play, “Green Stockings,” in which Dorothy Bell played the leading role. Dramatically the play was a success, but, financially, it would hardly be called so. As winter came on, our good ship, Class of '35, ran into a series of storms that called every member of the crew into activity. Various members of our crew worked bravely on the athletic teams to withstand the opposing storm clouds that loomed before us in the shape of other E. I. League contestants. Ross Funk, George Grant, Derwood Kuhn, Philip Emrich, Lavcrl Miller, Boyd Davis, and Chester Garrett courageously fought against the enemy during the football season. When basketball season loomed ahead, George Grant, Ross Funk, Carl McCand-lish, and Boyd Davis tried to do their part in upholding the honor of the Class of ’35. To further swell our treasure chest, our captain arranged to hold a benefit motion picture show at the Lyric theatre. This picture, “Wild Boys of the Road,” brought good results, both entertainingly and financially. For some untold reason, it seemed that a large per cent of our crew was very musically inclined. Several of them participated actively in the band, choruses, and the contests that were held in the spring. Darrell Carper, Margaret Brewer, and Ferrell Abraham represented our class, bringing to it much honor and praise. Suddenly we realized that we had passed through the stormy seas and were entering the calmer seas of pleasure and entertainment. Our principal social event of the voyage was the long-awaited Junior and Senior Banquet that was held on the deck of our beautifully decorated ship on the night of May fourteenth. In an atmosphere of “life-on-board-ship,” we entertained our guests at a royal feast and at an amusing program. Our rest on the Isle of Vacation was a welcome one this year for we needed to gather all the strength possible for the final lap of our long four years’ journey. After recuperation of physical and mental strength, we resumed our course in the fall of 1934 as full-fledged seniors with Darrell Carper, captain; Ferrell Abraham, first mate, and Philip Emrich, second mate. Miss Nelson and Mr. Gordon, our faithful advisors, piloted us through a year of many joys and practically no sorrows. We began our activities by winning the first prize of six dollars for having the best floats in the all-school parade held in September. The next important event was the senior class play. “The Nut Farm,” in which our cat »a»n. Darrell Carper, played the leading role as the irresponsible young brother, Willie. This year’s play was a huge success in every respect. It was exceedingly entertaining, and a profit of sixty-five dollars was realized. Several of the crew began work on the Flame and the Broadcaster and were well occupied with their duties throughout the entire trip. Others of our crew participated actively in the various clubs and their special functions. As the season progressed our boys entered wholeheartedly into sports with practically the same ones on the squads this year as were on last year, with one welcome addition being Richard Ewing who played on both the football and basketball squads. Again our crew resumed its work in the music departments with several entries being made in the band, choruses, and contests. In January the ship “Class of ’35” sponsored the operetta, “And It Rained.” Several of the leading parts were played by members of our crew: Ferrell Abraham, June Conel, Dorothy Bell, and Robert Fuson. Others were in the dances and choruses. The spring of the year found us sailing joyfully, but still a bit reluctantly, towards the end of our voyage on the “Sea of C. T. H.S.” However, we were so busy that we had little time to consider our feelings. Our time was spent in preparing for class day, baccalaureate and commencement, and then suddenly came the cry, “Land in sight!” and we knew that our happy four years’ cruise had come to an end. 19 3 5 Page 20

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THE FLAME SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Anchors weighed! The ninety-three members of the good ship “Class of ’35” started a voyage grim and daring in September, 1931. We were on our way over the sea of C. T. H. S. In this sea we found many difficulties which we were forced to weather. Our ship was shaken and we were endangered by the reef of failure many times. Our good captain, Wayne Foster, left us floundering on the furious waves when he moved to Indiana. We were then saddened greatly. But as we were on the verge of failure, our faithful first mate, Edna Mills, came forward to take our lost captain’s place. She guided our ship into a clear course and held it steady. Under her supervision we selected Darrell Carper as second mate and Jane Alkire, steward. Many of our good friends were lost in some of the terrible storms on Neptune’s face. We regretted to see these poor ones lose their balance and topple overboard. Our good advisors were Miss Jeffrey and Mr. Daugherty, who helped us wind our way around the treacherous spots. Our ship, containing the cargo of green freshmen, was brought into a small harbor at the end of September for a celebration. We were to be the guests of the two upper classes, juniors and seniors. We were well entertained with games and refreshments, and we furnished all forms of amusements for the upper classes. As a whole we can say we enjoyed ourselves as much as did the rest of our good companions. Many of our pleasure-seeking members developed a musical spirit. Some entered the band and some, the orchestra. Our musical ability, as a whole, was well represented. In the “Bell of Bagdad” our vocal prodigies made their first public appearance. In our glee club some of our outstanding shipmates took an active part, some in solo and others in chorus work. We also participated in the contests that were held in Marshall and Charleston and were fortunate in having many successful entries. During the nine months’ voyage we were entertained by a lyceum course. The most outstanding feature of this course was Mr. Marcola, a member of Byrd’s expedition to Little America, who entertained us with a glowing account of his adventures. Eleven of our gallant number got a hearty workout in football. They aided the other huskies of the team to carry on to victory and were partly responsible for Casey’s bringing the Wabash Valley Championship to our school. Wayne Ault was the outstanding member of our crew who was on the team, as he was the only freshman to receive a letter. Our ship having taken a safe course through the nine months of learning, now landed on the Island of Vacation. Here we spent a brief three months’ rest and enjoyment. At the end of this time we were again assembled to retake our course across the open sea. With a new captain, Chester Garrett, we started on another nine months’ voyage. We chose as his helpers Harlan Snodgrass, first mate, and Rodney Greevcr, second mate. The crew advisors were Miss Bane and Mr. Bergstrom. We entered whole-heartedly into the spirit again. Our band won a contest in Newton for presenting the best appearance. Our outstanding soloists of the year were Margaret Brewer and Darrell Carper. They both were entitled to go to the state contest held in connection with the band contest, Margaret entering the piano contest and Darrell, the cornet contest. On the honor roll Dorothy Bell, Edna Mills, Coral Orndoff, and Chester Garrett found their names appearing regularly. Several others made the honor roll for six weeks' periods. Again we sighted the Isle of Vacation, but this time we met grief and sorrow there in the death of William Brandenburg, a good and faithful member of our crew. However, we must continue our course as before, so on the 28th of August we again resumed our voyage. Page 19 19 3 5

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THE FLAME SENIORS First row: Darrell Carper “A golden character his entire fortune Ferrell Abraham “Success should crown his ambitions and talents ' Phillip Emrich “He could always keep the girls guessing. And no doubt—yessing. Robert Fuson “Where ladies are concerned. I am strictly a lady's man. Evelyn Meeker “Give crowns and pounds and guineas, But not your heart away. Second row: Helen Tripplehorn “A student too—one might say a scholar and a lady. Dorothy Bell “A charming character, cultured and reserved Gilbert Gross His brilliance shines through his hair. Grace Weigel “Hair blacker than a yard up the chimney. Margaret Brewer “Can she tickle those keys! No picture: Durwood Kuhn “He moves with a faint drawl. 19 3 5 Page 21