Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

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SENIOR HISTORY In looking over the senior section of the assembly at the dignified sophisticates making up the membership of that class, one finds it is hard to believe that in 1932 they were green freshmen. However, such is the case, because at that time one hundred and fifteen freshmen timidly registered and began their four years of high school education. It took a month to learn where the classrooms were. An all-school party, and various other activities as general assemblies, pep parades, and extra-curricular activities were given to get them partially acclimated to the new atmosphere. The first official business of the year was to elect officers as follows: president, Scott Brooke; vice-president, Mayme Etnire; treasurer, Winifred Foster; and secretary, Oran Boyd. The sophomore year found the members of the class full-fledged high school students, anxious to help the new freshmen class get as good a start as they had. Participation in various activities was continued and a greater enthusiasm for high school life was shown. The destiny of the class was guided by fake Walters as president, assisted by Delmar Etnire, vice-president and Harry Clem, secretary and treasurer. In the fall of 1934, eighty-eight of the original one hundred and fifteen returned as upper classmen and as juniors took on the dignity and mien Page 21 that behooved their position in school life. Jake Walters was again elected president with Carl Stull, vice-president, and Lorean Francis, secretary and treasurer. The class play Second Childhood was given on December 13, with Mayme Etnire, Carl Stull, Winifred Foster, Joe Buckler, Jake Walters, Ruby Bertram, Lucille Lee, Lorean Francis, Loretta Johnson, Lovell Pulliam and Rex Davis each playing his part in a creditable manner. The year was brought to a fitting climax by the Junior-Senior Banquet given in the New Gym, which for the occasion was decorated to represent a Spanish court yard. The Spanish model was further carried out by the Cordova Concert Company presenting a program of Spanish songs and dances. In the fall of 1935 the spirit of Emmeline Pankhurst and Susan B. Anthony struck seventy-three members of the now senior class, and as a result, Lorean Francis was elected president to be ably assisted by Scott Brooke as vice-president and Wanda Daughhetee, secretary and treasurer. The class play this year was Tons of Money. Members ol the cast were Jake Walters, Mayme Etnire, Lovell Pulliam, Delmar Etnire, Ruby Bertram, Winifred Foster, Joe Buckler, Iris Underwood, Hugh Smith, and Crawford Foraker. In the spring the class was delightfully entertained by the juniors at the annual banquet, this being the first of the many spring events which precede the commencement activities that always bring together old friends and leave happy memories. Four pleasant years of high school life were brought to a close on May 29, at the Annual Commencement.

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V Donald Ormsby, There are no rainy days for me. Latin Club 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Music Letter 3, 4; Literary Contest 2, 3, 4. Continue to keep your chin up, Don. Dorothy Payne. A silent lass. French Club 3, 4, Home Economics Club 4, Operetta 1. Good luck. Dorothy. Alverta Philippi. The Flame typist. Science Club 1; French Club 3; Home Economics 2, 3, 4; Flame Staff 4; Operetta 1. A most willing worker. Lovell Pulliam, Fun lover. Glee Club Contest Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, French Club 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1; Stunt Show 3; Minstrel 3; Class Play 3, 4; Music Letter 3, 4; Brass sextet 3, 4. We hope trouble always keeps its distance Willie Ragon. A future farmer. Willow Hill High School 1. 2, 3; F. F. A. 4 Good luck to you, Willie. Helen Ramsey, A good sport. Nickerson, Kansas, high school 3; G. A. A 2; Home Economics 1. 2. We re glad to have you back, Helen. Freda Roberts. A good chum. Martinsville High School 2; G. A. A. 3, 4; Home Economics 3, 4; Latin Club 3, 4, Glee Club 3; Operetta 3; G. A. A. Award 4. Goodbye and good luck, Freda. Paul Roberts. Calendar man French Club 3, 4, Flame Staff 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1; Science Club 1; Drum Solo Contest 2, 3, 4; Composition 3; Music Letter 4. Seven days writing makes one week. Mary Shawver. A cheerful smile Home Economics 1, 2, 3, 4, Broadcaster Staff 4; G. A. A. Award 1, 2, 4. Keeping going, Mary. Rosalie Shawver, Sugar and spice and everything nice. Home Economics 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Operetta 1; Scholarship Letter 2, 3; G. A. A. Award 3. Nice going, Brownie. Albert Stallings. Another future farmer. F. F A. 1, 2. 3. 4; French Club 3, 4, Track 3. 4 The best of luck. Doris Staley, Loves music. Girls Trio 2, 3, 4; Girls Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4, Contest Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Flame Staff 4, Broadcaster Staff 3; Stunt Show 1; Minstrel 2; Scholarship Letter 3, 4; Science Club 1; Girls Sextet and Quartet 1; Music Letter 4. We'll miss you, Tommie. Winifred Stewart. Our future aviator. Mixed Chorus 2; Operetta 1, 3; Minstrel 2. Sky high success. Wince. Carl Stull. Our prize winner. Student Council 3; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Broadcaster Staff 3, 4; Class Play 3; Scholarship Letter 1, 2, 3. May you find bigger and better prizes. Clarence Townsend. Athletic star. F. F. A. 2, 3; Football Letter 2, 3, 4; Basketball Letter 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Nice work, Townsend. Iris Underwood, A friend of many. G. A. A. Award 2, 3, 4, Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Broadcaster Staff 4; Class Play 4. Happiness to you, Iris. Jake Walters. Master of Ceremonies. Student Council 2, 3; Glee Club Contest Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4, French Club 3, 4, F. F. A 1, 2, 3; Flame Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 1, 3; Minstrel 2; Class Play 3, 4, Music Letter 3, 4 Success to you in the future. Ethel Webber, A quiet girl. Latin Club 3, 4; G. A. A. Award 3, 4. Here's wishing you happiness. Virginia Welkei. A modest lass. Home Economics Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Award 4 Keep up the work. Ginger. Paul Wright, Future historian French Club 3, 4; Biology 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Music Letter 3, 4. That's right, hold your place, Paul. Clayton Smith. You'll know him as a friend French Club 3; Football Letter 4, Baasket-ball 4; Tennis 2. Keep up the pace. Clayt. tHugh Smith, Everybody’s friend. French Club 4; Stunt Show 1; Class Play 4; Football Letter 3; Track 2, 3; Manager in Athletics 4. You have been a valuable student. Stafford Warren, Happy-go lucky, he goes his way. Latin Club 3. Happy landings, Stafford. Lois Stephens. Effingham 1, 2, 3. We're glad to have known you even for a short while, Lois. Page 20

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JUNIORS First Row—Eugene Hillard. Charles Umbarger, Walter Hart. Lyle Bcnett, Hugh McConnel. Charles Goble. Harold Ragon, Jay Littlejohn. Second Row—James McFarling. Allen Barlow, William Staley. Max Weaver. Everett Queen. Richard Lacey. Junior Hunsaker. Third Row—Mack Jones. Leon Coleman. William Stallings. Morris Paden. Dale Underwood. Lloyd Coartney, Floyd Johnson. Lee Davjs. Fourth Row—Paul Dill. William Walling. George Sloan. Eugene Stiff. Russell Haddock. Howard Smith. Arthur Risingcr. On an eventful day in September of 1933, a group of ninety-nine boys and girls supposedly ''green enrolled as members of the student body of Casey Township High School. After a few weeks of the usual good-natured ''razzing from the upper classmen, we finally won a place in the activities of the student body. To begin the school year in a legal manner, we elected for our president, William Walling; vice-president, William Staley; secretary and treasurer, Clifford Lamb. Throughout the year we were sponsored by Mr. Johnson and Miss Cochonour in two enjoyable social events, a weiner roast at Fairview Park, and an indoor party in the high school gymnasium. Also we were well represented throughout the year in student activities. Four of our boys went out for basketball and eight, for football. Ten members were represented in the band, and from six to ten names appeared consistently on the honor roll. After reassembling in September, we found that our classmates had dwindled to sixty-three. Everyone seemed to be enthusiastic for the activities of '34 and '35 to dawn, particularly because we were entitled to the privilege of making life uneasy for the freshmen at the allschool party. Our officers elected to officiate during the ensuing year were as follows: Dale Underwood, president; William Staley, vice-president; Jay Littlejohn, secretary and treasurer. As usual the sophomores participated in many activities, both individual and group. An outstanding honor given to us were the important roles played by Rosemary Arney and Lee Davis in the operetta, And It Rained. We were also well represented in the choruses, debate, and athletics of all kinds. We were Page 22