Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1941 volume:

On this way is our town, Casey. It's a nice town. It has a good high school, too, which all we kids call our town also. The school’s run on about the same plan as Casey is, with Mr. Buckler as the most honorable mayor, and the board of education as the city council. I guess the teachers are almost like the Chamber of Commerce, always telling how good school is and how good for us. We're the citizens of Our Town, and we have clubs and sports and movies, just as grown-ups do in Casey. Then, too, we have a small student government of our own, which sits in with ideas on how things ought to be managed. We call it the student council and elect our representatives to it, just as someday we’ll be electing aldermen. If you happen to come through some Wednesday, you can really get the low-down on our gossip and doings from our town paper, THE BROADCASTER. It takes the place of the old back fence. Now upon entering Our Town, if you’re new around here, about the best place to head for is Mr. Buckler's office or Miss Troughton's sanctum, the library. They can tell you about all you need to know. Most any time you can beat it to the assembly, or town-meeting place, and find anybody you're looking for, if he’s not any place else. It seems as if the main job in Our Town is to make its citizens the kind that the world wants. While you're around Casey, ask about the fellows who lived in Our Town four or five years and see if folks don't say they're pretty useful and law-abiding citizens. OUR TOWN Students Learn to Work Scientifically Former Casey High Students Make Industry Graduate repairs radio Farm machines expert Precision in salesmanship 4 We are happy to dedicate —to our town Casey and to you its citizens —to you who have founded and supported the schools of our town —to you who have worked in its shops, offices, and factories —to you who are the friends of youth and of democratic education this book the FLAME of '41. lAJe tlia+Jz tfau, and - - We hope that this book will be a reflection of our efforts to make a real return to Casey and its citizens for their attempt through the years to provide the best in education for us. Through our training as students in working accurately and scientifically, and through the contribution to community life of our aiumni who are in business and professions in Casey, we are doing our best to say Thank you in a creative and worthwhile way. In Our Town Progressive And Efficient Bell gets a scoop. Does this make you hungry? Would you please repeat that? Sected left to right are J. Bruce Buckler, principal, and the members of the board of education ot asey Township High School: Landis Dehl, Kent H. Morgan, H. D. McCrory, Harry Eumont, C. A rilliams, secretary, and O. A. Logue, president. J. W. Smith, a member of the board who was not esent when the picture was made, is pictured individually below. j. W. Smith Our Town Fathers Two farmers, Mr. H. D. McCrory and Mr. J. W. Smith; an insurance agent, Mr. Landis Dehl; a grocer, Mr. Kent Morgan; a telephone proprietor of the Casey, Toledo, and Neoga lines, Mr. O. A. Logue; a foreman of the fitting room at our shoe factory, Mr. Harry Eumont; and an attorney, Mr. C. A. Williams make up the Casey High School board of education. Their varied occupations make them particularly interested in our vocational program. Each board of education member is elected for a term of three years and retires at the end of the term. Mr. Eumont, Mr. Landis Dehl, and Mr. O. A. Logue will retire this year. Mr. O. A. Logue is the president of the board and Mr. C. A. Williams is the secretary. The president retires every year. The board of education is responsible for our new band uniforms that we are so proud of and for the guidance given us throughout the year. They keep us going and we rely on them very much. 4 6 Watch Us Work Here we see the students of C. T. H. S. actually at work, and these are only a few of the vocations in which instruction is given. By means of these activities, many of them decide upon their life work. These vocations are not only instructive for the students, but are lots of fun for them as well. Debating, journalism, manual training, agriculture and photography are only a part of the interesting vocations taught. We're on the air waves. Don't hit your thumb Leo. Inside view of seed house. Monroney bears down. Developing in the darkroom. Victor edits the news. How much does it weigh boys? Total $186.33. 7 Principal J. Bruce Buckler Citizens of Casey High Class of 1941 Dear President Jim, Please convey to the class of 1941 the following thoughts relative to the most important of all final instructions before leaving the classrooms of Casey High School. Each of you will be shifting the emphasis of your citizenship from school to community. It is presumed that you are ready for this change. Your democratic citizenship involves your ability to participate in a fairly able manner in some phase of the work of the world of which you are a part. It involves a fairly high degree of understanding of the issues of your own day and the economic and social conditions under which you are living. It involves also a spirit of cooperation or a willingness to be mutually helpful to your fellow citizens. To be properly dedicated to its task, therefore, a high school—its student body, its faculty, its administrators, and its public—must seriously devote itself to training boys and girls to work, to think, and to serve. This, we trust, has been accomplished in a manner befitting the high type of citizen made possible by living in our community and by having attended Casey Township High School. 8 Town Hall —a view of our main building 1+ looks klnda bad doesn't it, my just sitting here and being . . . well ... a nuisance. But I have been working, honest. You won't have seen much of our town until you explore around and see how many things there are for a fella to do. Take our commerce rooms, now. Nearly always someone is busy down there getting his budget ready to hand in or trying to make his accounts add up right for bookkeeping class. At the vocational building you're likely to see a room full of girls learning to be good cooks, and it usually smells as if they're doing all right, too. The manual training rooms are interesting, and Mr. Gordon turns out a lot of good carpenters for the size of the boys he has. Upstairs is the music shop. No, my friend, those aren't screams you're hearing from over there but Mr. Hawkins educating someone on the clarinet. You really ought to drop in on the ag shop where they study seeds, implements, and farm practices. Mr. Newlin says the rats just about outnumber the boys, but he believes that the boys are the smarter. You'll see that we don't especially mind working, too. It's fun doing things with your hands . . . now watch her jump. Students at Work Katherine Hartman Mary Huntington Flo Drumm Why We Want to Learn About Vocations It has been said of life, that living is learning and learning is a life career. Now you see why we go to school to study agriculture, commerce, home economics, manual training, music and arts—because they are our life and our career. They make us skilled workers rather than unskilled workers. As we grasp the fundamentals of these subjects through study, we gradually make ourselves into skilled workers; but if we do not study, we will be unskilled workers. While we are acquiring this knowledge, we are gaining a sense of management and proprietorship. In arranging our periods of work and in planning our methods and the things we do, we obtain the idea that we can direct our labors as others do and make them profitable to ourselves and to society. Commerce teaches us methods by which to realize these profits. It teaches us how to run businesses and to be a part of them. Although many do not realize it, music and the other arts are business careers even though long study and training are needed to make the work of artists valuable to society. Agriculture and home economics also offer wide fields for vocations because of the value to everyday life of good farmers and homemakers and also because men and women are needed as experimenters in plant and soil analysis and soil conservation and as dietitians and chefs. A man must study to become what he is. He may not immediately step out into his career but may simply prepare in high school for future study in college and in advanced courses. But often he goes into his selected work because he had a chance to do the work he liked while living and learning in Our Town . 13 Walter Newlin Agriculture We hear so much about big business men, politicians, and other important people that we almost forget the farmer, the provider of our towns. But even though he is almost forgotten he is seldom idle. From 1918 to the present day the agriculture course in our high school has played an important part in community improvement. First, the course taught farmers here the use of limestone. Mr. Newlin showed the boys the results obtained from limestone, and they in turn told their fathers. The introduction of sweet clover, the sweet clover harvester, pasture improvement, and the use of legumes has made the agriculture course an outstanding feature in community life. The last of December wound up a pest elimination contest under the leadership of Morris Rennels and Lyle Cunningham. The idea of the contest was to destroy hawks, weasels, skunks, minks, and anything that was destructive to young quail, chickens, and other birds. The boys have taken several field trips. They went to Indianapolis to see the stock yards and a packing industry and to Chicago to the International Livestock Show. There was a banquet on April 20 for the F. F. A. members, their fathers, and for the men who attended the weekly agriculture conference held since the first of the year at the school by the agricultural department. Ought to be a good crop this year. F. F. A Members, left to right: Mr. Newlin (Adviser), Kenneth Garrett, John Cramer, Vice-President Gerald Hurt, Paul Phillippi, Stanley Poffinbarger, Reporter Bob Stephens, Leo Gosney, Morris Rennels, Carl Collins. Franklin McCash, Robert McDaniel, Lyle Cunningham. President Ivan Sidwell, Bill Fouty, Secretary-Treasurer Joe Cassidy. Doyle Henderson, Franklin Sherwood, Wendell Daughhetee, Bill Howe, Don Cox, Leslie Black, Bud Mawk, Bob Brown, Max Mawk, and Junior Chapman. Others in the course or the club but not in the picture are the following: Oliver Hosier, Darrell Mawk, Hobert Glosser, Jack Finney, Wayne Simpson, and Dolph Shute. Home Economics One of the outstanding activities of Casey High is the study of home economics, which endeavors to teach girls to become better home makers, better wives and mothers, economical buyers, and to become the interesting persons that it is a joy to be around. The girls are organized into a Home Economics Club, which meets once a month with a program especially planned to teach the members something that will help them to make better homes or to be better individuals. During the past year program booklets were made which contained a complete club schedule for the year, and each member received one. For their meetings they had several women to come out from town and talk to them. Some of the special features were: a talk on life in Mexico, a rugmaking sewing machine attachment demonstration, a play review, Our Town , a demonstration on good grooming, and an illustrated lecture on paintings for the home. One of the outstanding fetes of the year was the Mother-Daughter Banquet, held in October with a Halloween theme. The banquet serves as an opportunity for mothers and teachers to become better acquainted. There are approximately ninety club members. The officers this year are: president, Berniece Snodgrass; vice-president, Jacqueline Whitworth; secretary, Patricia Burnett. Ruth Watts Is that the same recipe? It's the material I like. Commercial Training .Our commercial department means much more to our town than it might outwardly appear to mean. It has meant jobs to hundreds of students, not only those who have stayed and worked in our town, but those who have gone out to benefit other towns with their skill and knowledge. It gives the student an ability which he can use to earn a living immediately after leaving school. It also gives him an advantage over those who have not taken any commercial subjects when it comes to getting a start in the business world. Our commercial department is well organized. It has developed many subjects of importance along with the regular courses of typewriting, shorthand, and bookkeeping. Among the other subjects that aid in making our students helpful in our town are, occupational guidance, commercial law, business English, and business arithmetic. In the past twenty years more than three thousand students have been enrolled in our commercial department. Some of these are the leading business men of our town, many are holding positions in business offices in our town, while some have risen to top positions in large business firms. T. C. Tade Sene Gordon Manual Training If one were to go into some of the homes of Our Town today, he could not help but notice certain interesting pieces of furniture. Why? Because they are outstanding and very beautiful. And, where did such rare pieces of furniture come from? Well, here is the whole story. They were made in the manual training department of Casey High School under the very capable direction of Mr. Gordon. We find that boys enter manual training courses thoroughly untrained, some even unable to drive nails straight. While in this course, they are first trained in handling and becoming familiar with the simple tools and are worked up to the more important and complicated tools. After becoming familiar with the simple tools and after learning to care for them, the student then advances to the machinery. There are the different machines necessary for working wood and for producing finished pieces, and the student is taught to operate them. Safety is stressed throughout the course. While in the course, the student first makes very simple articles, and as he advances, he makes the more complicated articles. Before the course is completed, he has had training enough to make many of the pieces of furniture used in the modern homes of today. Student Government In our town there is a representative government. This body is the student council. The officers of our respective classes automatically become the members of the council. This year each class has four members in the council and the seventeenth member is an honorary member elected by the previous year's council. The officers of the senior class become the officers of the council. Maurine Johnson The council is a body to which the students may bring their problems or comments of any kind which have anything to do with conditions in our school. Besides filling this capacity, the council participated in the State Convention at Carbondale in April, 1940. Miss Johnson with five delegates, Bill Victor, Bill Fouty, Freda Spencer, Rosemary Weigel, and Jim Wood spent Friday and Saturday getting new ideas and helpful hints for our own council. In the fall of 1940, committees were appointed for the freshman play-day. A new idea was carried out, as the freshmen were divided into groups headed by two seniors. These groups gave stunts before the assembly. An assembly committee was appointed with Rosemary Weigel as chairman. The next convention attended was the district convention at Effingham on December 17, 1940. At this convention Bill Victor was elected the president of the district student council association for next year, and it was decided that next year's convention would be held in our own school. (First Row, loft to right): Lee Markwell, Pauline Philippi, Melva Brandenburg, Juanita Huffman. (2nd row, left to right): Freda Spencer. Bill Victor, Eill Fouty, Ginger Vail. (3rd row, left to right): Miss Johnson (Adviser), Jerry Roan. Mary Alice Daniel. (4th row, left to right): Jim Goble, Ralph Sharp, Rhondal Gordon, Rosemary Weigel, Leo Gard, Virginia Austin. (At Right): Jim Wood (President). Our governing body. How papa looks at school. Fa rmers Hold Town Hall Meetings Casey High's agricultural department has inaugurated during the past year a service to community farmers. This service was a series of meetings planned by farmers and attended by farmers, and the idea was to discuss problems and opinions concerning agricultural practices. Walter Newlin had the original idea and with the help of about fifteen men, put the plan in action. The plan was successful as proved by the large numbers who attended the meetings. The subjects included Brome Grass, Good Pasture Practices, Improving Pasture Practices and Discussion of Artificial Insemination. State farm leaders assisted by giving new ideas and showing films and slides. The meetings were concluded by a banquet and a pasture field trip. 19 MUSIC Boys' Chorus (1st row, left to right): Bill Arney, Victor Huffman, Lee Markwell, Charlea Hayes, Bill Weaver, Bill Fouty, Dana Lee Redman. (2nd row, left to right): Clarence Chapman, Ralph Brooke, Bill Fasig. Jim Wood, Bob Greeson, Harold Finney, lim Baker. Girls' Chorus (1st row, left to right): Rose Mary Ewing, Lillian Mumford, Peggy Moody. Mary Lou Wortman, Maxine Perisho. Wilma Swim. Connie Welch, Nina Smith, Darlene Landis. (2nd row, left to right): Ruth Chrysler, Mary Fasig, Lois Partridge. Dora Sherwood, Eleanor Squier, Beth Elliott, Mary Alice Daniel, Norma Collins. Thelma Montgomery. (3rd row, left to right): Virginia Weaver, Dorothy Robinson, Claire Thiel, Theda lane Robbins, llene Estes, Phyllis Wright, Ruth Tyhurst. Freda Spencer. High School Choir (1st row, left to right): Lillian Mumford. Peggy Moody, Mary Lou Wortman, Wilma Swim, Bill Arney, Beth Elliott, Connie Welch, Nina Smith. (2nd row. loft to right): Maxine Perisho, Lois Partridge, llene Estes, Ruth Chrysler, Dora Sherwood, Eleanor Squier, Theda lane Robbins, Freda Spencer, Darlene Landis. (3rd row, left to right): Dorothy Robinson, Winnie Mumford, Virginia Weaver, Mary Fasig, Ralph Brooke, Lee Markwell, Clarence Chapman, Claire Thiel, Phyllia Wright, Ruth Tyhurst. (4th row, left to riaht): Jim Baker, Victor Huffman, Charles Hayes. George Tade, Doyle Henderson, Bob Greeson, Bill Fasig, Jim Wood, Bill Watson, Harold Finney, Bill Weaver, Bill Fouty. Choruses of ’41 The Casey High School choir has a reputation that each year is difficult to maintain because it has achieved the highest possible recognition in winning district, state, and national honors. The fact that the three music groups, the choir, the boys' glee club, and the girls' glee club were the only choruses in the United States from one school to win at the same time first division in a national contest not only brings honor to our music department and to the high school but also to our whole community as well. The first important appearance of the high school choir this year was December 22, 1940, when a vesper concert was given at the Methodist Church to a capacity audience. The annual spring concert was given near the close of school. Our choir consists of approximately forty-eight voices, which is really three organizations in one. From these groups come the ensembles and soloists who take part in the spring contests. There were three ensembles and seven soloists this year. About the middle of January the choir ordered several new pieces and began working for the national contest. Just before our Christmas vacation the choir gave a few of their concert numbers for the assembly. Among them was the chorus from the Messiah. This is a very difficult number and is accomplished only after much steady and hard practice. Mr. Hawkins has arranged his classes this year in the fifth and eighth periods. He now can hold the pupils till he's finished. The favorite pieces of the choir members are How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place , which they sang last year at the national contest and the Hallelujah Chorus . 21 J. O. Hawkins Concert Band If you had looked in on the band of last year, you would have seen a group of disappointed kids. Under the direction of J. O. Hawkins, they had won first at the state contest and were told that it would be impossible to go on to the national. But this year you should see them! They are all happy again and a little vain because they have brand new uniforms, purple and gold with all the trimmings. This year for the first time in history the Casey high band had two drum majorettes. The band is a help to our town as it leads the parades, giving them more color and zip. It olayed and marched at our football games and even journeyed to Marshall and Charleston to march. At the half of the game in Charleston, it paraded with twelve other bands. During the six sessions of the annual Eastern Illinois basketball tournament the Casey band was featured as the tournament band, playing marches, popular tunes, and specialty numbers, which added greatly to the color. There are fifty-eight members. They practice the eighth period. At that time they practice for contests, concerts, specialty numbers, and marching. The members of the Band are: Ralph Sharp, Charles Hayes, Maxine Perisho, Betty Yocum, Iwana Bartholmew, Connie Welch. Jim Stifol. Jim Goble. Virginia Bowman, Doris Williams, Irma Fitch. Vivian Hall, Jim Baker, Ginger Vail, John Mam. Peggy Moody. Nina Smith, Anna Czerwonka. Betty Kite, Pearl Shores, Virginia Weaver, Phyllis Wright, Eleanor Squier, Virginia Youngman, Evelyn Dixon, Eleanor Mumford, l.aDonna Fitch. Wilma Czerwonka, Clarence Chapman. Harold Finney, Leslie Black. Maurice McDaniel. Bill Weaver, Jim Yocum, Victor Huffman, Theda Robbins, Bill Watson, Rosalie Brown, Rose Mary Ewing, Jim Christian, Ruth Tyhurst, Claire Thiel. Bob Greeson, Dana Lee Redman, Mary Fasig, Don Hutton. Gordon Martin, Bob Mills. Ralph Brooke, llene Estes, Norma Collins, Joan Elder, Ennis Frazier, Freda Bower, W’anda Garner. Thi? question is a vital one! Debate Let us first turn our spotlight on last year's debate team. They upheld the tradition that has been Casey's in debate by winning the E. I. League tournament at Newton and the Charleston Invitational. In the State District contest this team placed second. The members of the 1939-40 team were: Affirmative—Bill Victor and Virginia Moore; Negative—Todd Fouty and Rosemary Weigel. Bill Victor was the only member of last year's team back on the squad. While the loss of three outstanding debators of last year was felt, new recruits, namely: Virginia Youngman, Dewey Moore, and Jim Wood, quickly filled the gap. This inexperienced team, debating upon a broad question—Resolved: That the powers of the Federal government should be increased —met with phenomenal success when they won the Gerstmeyer Tech Invitational tournament, in which twenty-four teams from Indiana and Illinois competed. Further success was theirs when they won another invitational tournament held at Indiana State Teachers' College with eighteen teams participating. At a contest in Sparta, Illinois, on March 8, the negative team tied for first place. Harlan Lance 23 Bertha Heetland WHAT A LIFE! Oh, my goodness, What A Life Henry Aldrich had in a play by the same name which the seniors of 1941 presented December 5, 1940. It seems that Henry is a junior in Central High and is the exact replica, (almost) of Bill Watson who personified him in the play. Henry is a real boy who doesn't know enough to stay out of trouble, so overboard he goes. His real friend is Mr. Nelson (Jim Wood), who understands Henry. Henry, on one of his trips to the office, meets a girl, Barbara Pearson (Ginger Vail), for whom he falls hook, line, and sinker. And so the play goes on. Here is the cast: Mrs. Aldrich—Connie Welch; Mr. Patterson— Weldon Calvart; George Biglow—Jim Baker; Miss Whittier—Theda Robbins; Principal—Bill Ault; Miss Shea—Rosemary Weigle; Mr. Ferg-son—Ralph Brooke; Miss Eggleston—Dorothy Robinson; Bill—Bill Weaver; Mr. Vechitto—Leo Gard; Mary Deter—Jewell Wilson; Miss Johnson—Phyllis Wright; Miss Pike—Betty Speakman; School girl— Jayne Shick. Now, Mr. Patterson! Maybe, it's just a colloquial expression. Dramatics NIGHT OF JANUARY 16th On February 13, the junior class presented The Night of January 16th . It was a murder trial. A jury of eight women and four men was chosen from the audience. The story was that Bjorn Faulkner had been murdered. Karen Andre, his efficient secretary, was the defendant. Here's our cast: Prison matron—Iwana Bartholomew; Bailiff—Victor Orrell; Judge Heath—Dewey Moore; District Attorney Flint—Ralph Sharp; his secretary—Winnie Mumford; Defense Attorney Stevens—Bill Victor; his secretary—Leta Williams; Clerk of the Court—Leo Gosney; Karen Andre—Virginia Youngman; Dr. Kirkland—Bob Lacey; Mrs. John Hutchins—llene Estes; Homer Van Fleet—Bob Mills; Elmer Sweeney—Farrell Rogers; Nancy Lee Faulkner—Freda Spencer; Magda Svenson— Evelyn Dixon; John Graham Whitfield—Ivan Sidwell; Jane Chandler— Dorothy Kaufmann; Sigurd Jungquist—Harold Huddleston; Larry Regan —Lyle Cunningham; Roberta Van Rensselair—Maxine Perisho; Court Secretary—Thelma Hogue; Policeman—Joe Cassidy. The third act ended; there was a flashback and the jury returned. The final verdict was not guilty. Have you ever seen this gun The FLAME is like a history of our town. It might also be called Who's Who? of Casey High. Memories are elusive things and through the FLAME they can be captured and kept. Now that you have the FLAME in hand, perhaps you will be interested in knowing how it is published. The theme, the type of pictures, and the mounting are chosen. The ideas are given to the printer who makes a dummy, and during this time pictures are being taken. After the dummy is received from the printer, the pictures are organized and listings are made. Soon after this the overwhelming task of writing copy is begun. When the copy is completed and the pictures are all in, Dorothy Robinson says, All there is to do is to sit, wait, hope, and pray. Also, we have our local news sheet with star reporters, ace writers, and Walter Winchells. The BROADCASTER puts the happenings and the students before the eyes of the public every other week. Its editor has the privilege of printing items in the town papers. This year, for the first time, the students are editing a special edition of the BROADCASTER every other week, in cooperation with the CASEY REPORTER. In addition to these special editions, each week the news appears in the CASEY BANNER TIMES. And now for a play by play account of an edition of the BROADCASTER. The assignments are planned and given out by the editor. They are then posted and the different members of the staff get their information during the seventh period. Articles are turned in to the editor, checked, typed, rechecked, and sent to the paper. 26 Flame Staff (1st Row L-R): Maxine Perisho, Lois Swearingen, Jayne Shick, Virginia Young-man, Claire Thiel, Frances Barthelemy, Mary Lou Wortman. (2nd row L-R): Leo Sard, George Tade, Dorothy Robinson, Rhondal Gordon, Bill Fasig, Charles Shaw-ver, Jerry Roan, Lois Kelly, Ramona Downey. (In front): Leonor Campbell and Elsie Briggs. Broadcaster Staff (Seated L-R) — Maxine Perisho, Wanda Garner, Rosemary Weigle, Bill Victor, Jerry Roan, Pauline Phil-lippi, Dorothy Kaufmann, Iwana Bartholomew, Mary Lou Wortman, Anna Belle Czerwonka, Theda Jane Robbins. (Standing L-R)—Clarence Edwards, Miss Anderson, Phyllis Wright. The editors, Phyllis Wright and Lois Kelly, the assistant editors, Bill Victor of the BROADCASTER and Dorothy Robinson of the FLAME, and their staffs are instruments through which the general consensus of opinion of the student body may be expressed. In the opinion of most of us, the FLAME and the BROADCASTER are indispensible to our school life. Girls’ Athletics tn our town S. A. A. sponsors many activities during the year— in the fall, it's golf, soccer, and softball; in the winter, basketball, volleyball, and dancing; in spring, tennis, badminton, and archery; and golf is a new activity this year. Mary Cochonour Something else which is new is the noon hour activities. The girls who can't stay after school for tournaments have a chance to make points at this time. There were tournaments in basketball, tennis, archery and badminton which aroused much interest and competitive spirit. And now for winners—Congratulations—Rosemary Weigel, singles, Betty Staley and Ramona Downey, doubles, who won the Clark County Tennis Tournament and were runners-up in the E. I. League in 1940. Letters to those girls and Linda Lamb were given — Thanks to Miss Cochonour for drilling them. More honors—High point camp awards went to the following last year: Freshman, Betty Staley; Sophomore, Vivian Hall; Junior, Rosemary Weigel. Awards were presented to the following girls last year: 1st Numeral Awards 600 points—llene Estes, Mary Graham, Vivian Hall, Juanita Luckey, Berniece Snodgrass, Evelyn Welker, Vaneta Whitney and Edna Littlejohn. 2nd Award—School letters, 1200 points, were given to Ramona Downey and Marge Townsend. All the girls thought that Miss Cochonour did a swell job of advising the G. A. A. girls this year. Some of the G. A. A. Social Events were as follows: In September they had a welcoming Freshman Party called the Midget Series , and in October they gave a Halloween Party, and ten girls attended a Play Day at Paris. In November, they sponsored a Donkey Basketball Game, and in December, they gave the annual Kids' Christmas Party. In January they had the Freshman Initiation, and in February they gave the Boys’ Athletic Party. In March they had a Penny Carnival, in April they had a Play Day at Casey, and in May they had a Farewell Party for the Senior girls. 28 OFFICERS FOR 1940-41 President, Ramona Downey; Vice-President, Phyllis Wright; Secretary and Treasurer, Elizabeth Welker; Basketball, Juanita Luckey; Softball, Juanita Huffman; Volleyball, Linda Lamb; Dancing, Virginia Weaver; Tennis, Rosemary Weiqel; Horseshoe, Wanda Cooper; Archery, Norma Boyd; Hiking, Frances Wright; Golf, Betty Staley; Point Head, Sidney Watt; Health Rules, Cody Hoyt; Outside Activities, Marjorie Applegate. G. A. A. MEMBERS Charlotte Austin Iwana May Bartholomew Norma Boyd Freda Bower Sarah Comer June Comer Anna B. Czerwonka Wilma Czerwonka Patsy Daughhetee Ruby Dill Norma Daughhetee Beth Elliott Sarah Groves Eleanor Gard Cody Hoyt Vivian Hall Colleen Hackett Betty Hutton Dorothy Kaufmann Darlene Landis Juanita Luckey Virginia Lamb Winifred Mumford Maxine Perisho Theda Jane Robbins Dorothy Robinson Imogene Robinson Rosemary Rodgers Jayne Shick Betty Speakman Mildred Shiels Nina Jean Smith Virginia Tharp Ruth Tyhurst Margaret Tyler Ginger Vail Virginia Weaver Connie Welch Phyllis Wright Jacqueline Whitworth Leta Williams June Weaver Marjorie Applegate Jean Bowers Virginia Bowman Clara Briggs Ruth Chrysler Wanda Cooper Norma Collins Ramona Downey Evelyn Dixon Mary Alice Daniel llene Estes Rosemary Ewing Mary Graham JoAnn Graham Margaret Hawker Juanita Huffman Wanda Haddock Eula Jones Marjorie Lacey Linda Lamb Dorothy Leohr Phyllis Lewis Peggy Moody Pauline Philippi Rosemary Ruffner Waunita Reynolds Louvadelle Rodgers Virginia Shafer Leona Short Eleanor Squier Betty Staley Wilma Swim Lois Tuttle Katherine Tyler Lucille Thomas Earlene Wright Rosemary Weigel Jewell Wilson Elizabeth Welker Sidney Watt Frances Wright The Camera Never Lies...................... But it’s the truth that hurts. The Queen and Beth watch the birdie. Scene changes to Hawaii. I hear the warning bell. Guess who it is. Student Council members at the convention. Did you lose a button Mr. Tade. School's out. Building full of knowledge. Come on fellows, let's pep it up. Watch out for the fire plug. Cutting his teeth on a pig skin. Languages Barbara Miller LATIN CLUB This year Inter Nos was organized under the direction of a new teacher, Miss Barbara Miller. Beside the regular luncheon meetings the first important event was the spaghetti supper, held in December in honor of the Saturnalia. In May, the citizens and slaves don their togas and sandals and go to the Roman banquet. This year's Consuls are Mary Graham and Bill Arney. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS This year we Frenchies practiced French manners at our annual banquet, and we watched the real French practice them in movies. These movies were shown at our luncheon meetings; and one, Mayerling , we went to see at the Charleston State Teachers' College. Our president is Leo Gard; vice-president, Iwana Bartholomew; secretary, Beth Elliott; treasurer, Freda Spencer. With the aid of Miss Anderson, we try to carry out the true French customs in all our activities. THE LATINS FROM MANHATTAN Melva Brandenburg, Juanita Huffman, Betty Staley, Mary Graham, Leta Williams, Rose Mary Ewing, Charles Vail. Leland Williams, Harry Eumont, Mabel Hunt. Earlene Wright, Edgar Baker, Jim Goble, Clara Bell Morton, Norma Collins, Mary Alice Daniels, Margaret Tyler, Maurine Scott, Virginia Bowman, Wilma Lamb, Barbara Miller, Norma Daughhe-tee, Freda Bower, Dorothy Hawker, Clara Briggs, Pauline Philippi, Ramona Downey, Elsie Briggs, Anna Czerwonka, June Comer, Frances Wright. Betty Kite. Ruth Chrysler, Jean Bower, Wilma Czerwonka, Dorothy Kaufman, Jewell Wilson. Joan Elder. Jo Ann Graham, Phyllis Lewis, Claire Thiel, Bill Victor, Maxine Perisho, Botty Chidester, Dorothy Harper, Juno Weaver, Betty Yocum, Phyllis Wright, Charlotte Austin, Virginia Youngman, Marjorie Lacey, Thelma Logue, Maurice McDaniel, Ruth Tyhurst, Joe Sharp. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS Reba Partlow, Mary Fasig, Dorothy Robinson, Ralph Brooke, Bill Weaver, Bill Bliss. Vic Orrell, Dora Sherwood, Thelma Finney, Patsy Daughhetee, Beulah Perisho, Nelda Cooper, Wanda Garner, Patricia Burnett, Martha Buckler, Bill Watson, Dale Chrysler. Mary Lou Wort-man, Sarah Groves, Madeline Anderson, Harold Huddleston, Clarence Edwards, Ilene Estes, Ruth Tyhurst, Erma Fitch, Freda Spencor, Bill Fouty, Rosalie Brown, Winnie Mumford, Sidney Watt, Ralph Collins, Charles Montgomery, Dewey Moore, Everett Brown, Rhondal Gordon, Iwans Bartholomew. Leo Gard, Beth Elliott, Claire Thiel. Leo Shelly, Victor Huffman, Ray McCrory, Don Hutton. A touchdown! About the closest I ever came to a touchdown was the time I was wrapping the goal post for the homecoming game with Paris, but I like a touchdown along with the rest of the crowd. In fact the crowd loves it so much that all of our town comes out from grandpa to the baby to be a witness when our team goes to town. Athletics plays a big part in the life of our town. Talking about football, leads to basketball and then to tennis and track. I think about the main idea of sports, around here, is to have fun, to develop sportsmanship, and to support the school. A fellow practices to be able to make the team, and if he doesn't quite do it, he just keeps on trying. Sportsmanship is valuable to a person after he leaves our town, because it makes him more able to stand up in everyday life. Basketball and football lend a hand in the support of future sports but tennis and track are mostly for school honors. For those who stay at noon there is a series of tournaments of basketball, softball, tennis, horseshoes, and volleyball. Casey and our town sponsor athletics because they believe they will help make better citizens for the town. ATHLETICS ■■■■■ Sene Rose A toast! We of C. T. H. S. propose a toast to those people that faithfully backed our Warriors' football team. This year certainly brought us our share of all-stars and extra good players, as well as a good all-around team. On the Eastern Illinois all-star team we had two fellows: our captain, Charles Shawver was elected to the important position of left guard, and Rhondal Giddy Gordon was selected to hold down that right tackle position. Bill Fasig received honorable mention on the E. I. team at the halfback position. Honorable mention in the Wabash Valley was earned by Ralph Collins as end, and by our dark horse of the season, Don Galey as fullback. At the annual chili supper for the football boys, the Warriors elected Joe Sharp as next year's captain, and as our most valuable player of the season, Dale Chrysler. More boys reported for football this season than in any other in Casey's history. The team had a very good season with five wins and four losses. Lettermen this year, besides those pictured below, were W. L. Miller and Charles Vail. He men: yes, Sir! (1st row L-R): Ralph Collins, Leo Shelly, Charles Shawver, Rhondal Gordon, Dale Chrysler, Mac Cramer, Charles Sherman. (Second row): Hubert Davidson, Jim Wood, Hobart Glosser, Jim Baker, Bill Bliss, Leo Gard. (Third row): Don Galey, Bill Fasig, Joe Sharp. Other lettermen are: Charles Vail, W. L. Miller, Harry Eumont and Owen Kilborn. Boys in action at night Kenneth B. Rawlinson Hold That Line The first football game of the season was with Charleston T. C. on the college football field. It was the hottest day experienced by our team. In the last minute Bertram flung a pass to Joe Sharp over the goal line to make the score read at the end of the game: Casey—6, Charleston—0. Next, we encountered the Robinson Maroons on our own stomping grounds. It was nip and tuck all through the game until the last minute with Casey ahead, 7-6, and Robinson pushed over a touchdown to win the game, 13-7. Palestine had their Homecoming game with Casey as the adversaries. Rain? Oh boy! Palestine made a run around their left end for the only touchdown of the game. The Warriors tried hard, but the game ended, Palestine—6, Casey—0. Homecoming! And the best game of the Warriors' season. We were to meet Paris, supposedly a tough team. The boys were all keyed up to win for the Queen, and why shouldn't they be? She was Miss Darlene Landis. Three minutes to go and Paris staged a rally to tie the score, 13 all. Then our backfield opened up and with precision blocking in the line staged a drive to Hie Paris 20. Then Galey ran back to the 35 throwing a pass on the run to Joe Sharp in the end zone. The game ended, Casey— 19, Paris 13. Charleston High was downed to the tune of 7-0 in our favor. Tunny Chrysler and Captain Shawver turned in a good game. Newton gave us a good battle here at home, but we won, 13-7. On a windy, bitter cold day, we played Martinsville. Came out on the long end of a 25-6 score. We won a moral victory on Thanksgiving Day, although the score of the game was 6-0 in favor of Marshall. Coach Rose's Warriors played a great defensive game, holding Marshall's famed fullback scoreless. Coach Rose said that this year's team was the greatest defensive team he has coached. SCORES Casey 6 Charleston T. C.... 0 Casey..... 7 Robinson .......... 13 Casey 0 Palestine .......... 6 Casey 0 Oblong ............. 7 Casey 19 Paris ............. 13 Casey 7 Charleston H. S.—. 0 Casey 13 Newton ............. 7 Casey....... 25 Martinsville _______ 6 Casey 0 Marshall 6 1st row, left to right: Paul Cook, Charles Vail, Harry Eumont, Norman Ul-rey, Pat Cutler, Bill Arney, Bob Lacey, Everett Mathis. 2nd row, left to right: Jerry Roan, Ralph Collins, Joe Sharp, Bob Scott, Jimmy Se-crest, Leo Gard, Duane Poffinbarger. Meets and Matches TENNIS The largest tennis squad in the history of C. T. H. S. reported for the 1940 season. This squad won the Clark County Tournament, placed third in the E. I., and took fifth in the district tournament. During the season they won seven out of nine dual matches. The lettermen were Bob Scott, Charles Vail, Ralph Collins, Paul Cook, and Harry Eumont. Of these only one graduated, Bob Scott. Other outstanding members of this squad were Joe Sharp, Ken Cutler, Gerald Miller, Jerry Roan, and Bill Arney. Individual honors were taken by Charles Vail and Paul Cook who won the E. I. doubles championship, by Paul Cook and Ken Cutler when they won the County doubles, by Ralph Collins and Bob Scott on taking second place in the county, and by Charles Vail when he was second in the county singles tournament. TRACK Casey turned out with a very successful track team in the year of 1940. Among the largest meets were: Casey 1st in the county; 3rd in the Wabash Valley, which was held at Robinson; and 3rd in the District, held at Mattoon. They also won the Eastern Illinois track meet at Charleston, which counted much for the school because of the Sweep Stakes. Casey also participated in the meeting at Chicago, Champaign, and in the Paris Relays. Casey placed first in a dual meet at Charleston, first in a triangular meet held in Casey, second in a meet held at Mattoon, first in a dual meet at Paris, and second in a meet at Robinson. The following were among those who participated in the meets: D. Mumford, R. Mumford, B. Fasig, M. Kilborn, L. Staley, D. Perry, L. Lacey, H. Glosser, C. Jacobs, L. Simpson, J. Comer, H. Finney. The following is a list of the boys and their active events: D. Mumford, 100, 220, broad jump, and relay; R. Mumford, 880 and broad jump; B. Fasig, 100, 220, 440, and relay; M. Kilborn, shot-put, discus, and high jump; L. Staley, high jump; D. Perry, pole vault; L. Lacey, high hurdles, low hurdles, and relay; H. Glosser, high hurdles, low hurdles, broad jump, and relay; C. Jacobs, 880, high jump, and relay; L. Simpson, discus; J. Comer, mile; H. Finney, mile and 880. (1st row, left to right): Gerald Monroney, Marion Kilborn, Hobart Glosser, Denver Mumford, LeRoy Lacey, Dick Perry, Charles Jacobs, Wayne Hish. (2nd row, left to right): Rob Lawrence, Charles Sherman. Charles Simpson, Bill Fasig, Russell Mumford. Leo Simpson, James Comer, Leon Staley, Harold Finney, Jack Rogers, Coach Gene Rose. Shoot ’em High, Shoot ’em Low Hello Everybody. This is your student announcer from Station C. T. H. S. Focus your eyes on this year's Warrior basketball season. At this time we want to tell you about the players. Bill Bertram, the captain of the 1941 team, was the only boy back who played at the state tournament last year. He's played smart ball throughout the season. He's made 133 points this season, and has a percentage of .521 on free throws. Chuck Vail was the little lad that played head-up ball all the time, short but fast and aggressive, with I 18 points and a percentage of .43 I in free throws. Now the big fellow that was high point man and has done magnificent rebound playing this year is none other than Rhon-dal Gordon, the boy who made 156 points this season and has a percentage of .510. Ralph Collins, a hard fighter and a good shot, made 122 points and a percentage of .451 on free throws. W. L. Miller was right in there doing his part with the squad. He made 74 points and had a free throw percentage of .516. Leon Staley was a very good relief man for the squad and was in there pitching all the time with I 3 points this year and high percentage on free throws with .600. These are the six seniors who will be leaving Mr. Rose's squad. Other boys on the squad who played good ball and got to see varsity action were Hobert Glosser, Gerald Miller, Don Galey, and Lee Markwell. Now, friends, let's have a look at season games. With a successful season of 13 wins and 4 losses, the Warriors finished third in the E. I. League standings. Eastern Illinois had some very strong teams in it, and since our losses were to teams whose ranking was high, we also came out with a high standing. Front row, left to right: C. Vail, H. Glosser, R. Collins, W. L. Miller, Bill Bertram. L. Staley, R. Gordon, Don Galey, C. Shawver, Hap Miller. Rack row: Manager E. Colbert, H. Davidson, C. Montgomery, D Carrol, J. Sharp, C. Sherman, Lee Markwell, P. Cook, P. Cutler, Manager Jim Goble. Other boys on the squad are B. Ballinger, and Manager H. Perisho. 40 Scores of Regular Games Toledo ............. 13 Casey. Robinson ........... 19 Casey- Flat Rock .......... 19 Casey Newton _____________ 17 Casey. Paris .............. 50 Casey Marshall ........... 29 Casey. Greenup ............ 27 Casey. Martinsville ....... 8 Casey. Oblong 19 Casey. Westfield ......... 16 Casey. Charleston ........ 31 Casey. Westfield . 16 Casey. Marshall ... .... 30 Casey. Effingham .......... 15 Casey. Greenup ............ 29 Casey. Hutsonville ....... 20 Casey. Flora _____________ 34 Casey. 27 21 42 29 23 27 29 26 24 28 35 28 25 25 30 25 25 County Tournament at Marshall Casey .31 Westfield 24 Casey 17 Marshall . 25 A high spot. Townspeople Go to Tournaments Casey high school was fortunate in having the Eastern Illinois League tournament held here again. The tournament started on January 28 and ran through February. On Tuesday, Toledo and Greenup opened the night with a bang. Toledo was winner over Greenup 18-16 in a very close game; Charleston T. C. defeated Martinsville, 34-23, a hard-fought game all the way; and Effingham lost to Marshall 16-22 for the first night’s performance. On Wednesday Oblong lost to Kansas 29-36, and the Paris Tigers were winners over Hutsonville 47-24. Robinson and Westfield had a very good fight but Westfield won 29-26. Thursday night of the tournament Casey played Charleston High School in a hair-raising game but lost to the Charleston boys 25-28. On the second round of the tournament Charleston T. C. lost to Toledo 19-37; Kansas lost to Marshall 28-27; Paris won the second game over Newton 52-31; and Charleston beat Westfield 36-29. Friday night Toledo lost to Marshall 30-34 in a very exciting game to put Marshall ■n the Semi-Finals, and Paris won over Charleston, putting Paris in the Finals. Charleston beat Toledo for third place 41-25. Then was the big event of the evening when the fighting Tigers again won the E. I. League tournament over Marshall 59-29. 42 Regional Tournament Casey was also fortunate in getting the Regional tournament. It was a good chance for our townsfolk to visit with the people from neighboring towns. On the first night of the Tournament Oakland and Paris opened the play. Paris was fated to win over them 51-22. In the second game of the night Westfield, fighting with all they had, lost to Charleston 30-34. On Wednesday night the Casey Warriors played Newman and won a hard-fought game, 37-20. Charleston T. C. lost to Kansas 23-31. Paris won again beating Charleston 48-17. The Casey Warriors played Kansas and lost to a good team by a score of 23-32. The boys fought a very hard game but could not pull through in time. This left Paris and Kansas to fight it out for the winner and Paris, a strong team, won 56-17 over Kansas. Get that ball! 43 Our Town Favorites Rah! Rah! Rah! C. This is the symbol of the Pepperettes. They are eight dashing young girls, forming a group who perform at basketball games and were organized three years ago by Miss Heetland as an important addition to our Pep Squad. Tryouts usually start about the beginning of basketball season so as to get the pepperettes lined up by the time the boys play their first home game. This year three of the cheer leaders were in the first Pepperettes team, but because one member moved away, the team was reorganized. Those on the first team were also some of those from the squad last year. Members of the first team are: Cody Hoyt, Marjorie Applegate, Patsy Daughhetee, Iris Rude, Dorothy Robinson, Nelda Cooper, Imogene Robinson, and Hazel Glenn. This group chalked up some fine performances. At the beginning of the second semester, calls were sent out for new pepperettes. Many applied, and the selected ones were happy about it. The new team made their first appearance at the County Tournament at Marshall. It was composed of Betty Jo Hutton, Margaret McGinness, Ruth Garner, Hazel Glenn, Iris Rude, Patsy Daughhetee, Thelma Finney and Imogene Robinson. These girls made appearances at the E. I. League Tournament and at the following home games. Costumes for the stunts are usually white satin blouses and red or white oil cloth skirts. One of the most attractive presentations was that of God Bless America . While the band played God Bless America , the girls in white skirts and blouses, blue sailor collars, and white sailor caps spelled America and unrolled and put together the American flag to give a thrill for Our Town . 44 Zr-r-r-r! Gee whiz! that's the warning bell and you'll see all the students in school in three minutes. I'll have to move fast because I'd surely feel silly running around in this thing, however dignified it may be. The classes of this school are positively braggarts because everybody says his class is the best in the school, but I think the seniors are the best of all. Ahem, do I hear someone coughing? Really, though, there's a lot of knowledge in the classes of our town according to statistics because the freshmen bring in so much intelligence and the seniors take .so little away. Of course, the post grads figure in on this some way because they bring back what they took away and get out with less. In a bird's eye view of the book, everybody's picture stares out at you like a rogue's gallery. It seems that it's a lot of trouble to get your pictures taken, but they are nice for your friends to make fun of and for your grandchildren to look at. Talking about classes, the seniors presented to the student body four cheer leaders; the juniors some master-chemists, according to smells from the lab; the sophomores a few football heroes; the freshmen the usual run of young, innocent, green things. Ouch! the last bell! I'll have to make it snappy or else I'll have to get a permit. CLASSES OFFICERS— President, Jim Wood Vice-President, Leo Gard Secretary, Rhondal Gordon Treasurer, Ginger Vail Now, Ginger. Life Begins at ’41 One sunny September morning in 1937 eighty-four of us green freshmen entered Casey High to start our four-year course. We selected as our president, Ginger Vail; . vice-president, Rosemary Weigel; and secretary-treasurer, Leona Short. These officers represented us on the Student Council. Our advisers were Miss Helen Harris and K. B. Rawlinson. Again in '38 we resumed our work with only eighty of our original number back. Miss Emily Kelly and Mr. Rawlinson were our advisers for that year. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: president, Ralph Brooke; vice-president, Jim Baker; and secretary-treasurer, Charles Shawver. The class was well represented in music sports and scholarship. That year freshman initiation was far more fun than it had been the year before since we could do the initiating. In 1939 we once more entered Casey High to continue our education as juniors. Some of our old members had dropped out, but we gained some new ones from Yale. Our class officers for that year were president, Rosemary Weigel; vice-president, James Harthan; secretary, Darlene Landis. Our high point for the first semester was the class play The Family Upstairs , directed by Miss Bertha Heetland. The spotlight of the whole year was centered around the junior-senior banquet which was Hawaiian in theme. We gave this as a farewell to the class of '40. With the help of Miss Emily Kelly and H. E. Lance we had a successful year. We came back to school this year to complete our high school education, and our sponsors were Miss Heetland and Mr. Rawlinson. We elected the following class officers: president, Jim Wood; vice-president, Leo Gard; secretary, Rhondal Gordon; treasurer, Ginger Vail. Our class play was What a Life , directed by Miss Heetland. We were represented in sports, music, and other activities. The end of the year brought us baccalaureate and commencement. Now for a vacation Victor L. Huffman Virginia Lois Shafer Ralph Collins Beth Elliott Ray McCrory Dora F. Sherwood Theda Jane Robbins Harold Finney Two by Two Victor L. Huffman French Club 3, 4; F. F. A. 1,2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. Ray McCrory French Club 3, 4: Football 3, 4; Basketball 1,2; Track I. Virginia Lois Shafer G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4. Dora Frances Sherwood French Club 3, 4; Home Economics I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4. Ralph Collins French Club 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4: Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Track I. Theda Jane Robbins Latin Club 1,2, 3: G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Debate or individual speech 4: Class Play 3, 4; Music Letter 3, 4; Broadcaster 3, 4. Beth Elliott French Club 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Music Letter 2. Harold Finney Transferred from Casey to Robinson and back to Casey: Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 3, 4; Music Letter 4: Football 2, 4; Track I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3. 50 Seniors ’41 Margaret Carroll James W. Comer Edna Leona Short James H. Baker Marjorie M. Lacey Dale L. Chrysler Bill Bertram Jewel M. Wilson George T. Taae Corinne L. Welch Charles Vail Lois Kelly Margaret Carrell Transfer School—Barger, Texas: Home Economics 4; S. A. A. 3, 4. Bill Bertram Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Track I. James William Comer Basketball 2, 3; Track I, 2, 3. Jewel Maxine Wilson Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economics I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I. 2. 3, 4; Class Play 4. Edna Leona Short Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council I. George Thomas Tade Flame 4; Choir 3, 4: Debate or individual speech 3: Music Letter 3, 4. James H. Baker Latin Club I, 2; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 2; Music Letter I, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 4; Basketball I. Corinne Lucille Welch Latin Club I, 2: G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4: Debate or individual speech I; Class Play I, 2, 3, 4; Music Letter 3. Marjorie Marie Lacey Latin Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4. Charles Vail Latin Club 3, 4: Football I, 2, 4: Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4. Dale Leonard Chrysler French Club 3, 4; F. F. A. I, 2: Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 4: Track 2. Lois Kelly Flame 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2, 3; Class Play I, 2. 51 Seniors ’41 Hazel Martin Romona A Downey Walter L. Miller Bill Fasig Elsie M. Briggs Beulah M. Perisho Gerald Monroney Everett L. Mathis Elwood Le°n S,ale' Borniece Snodgra.. Dorothy Leohr Ralph G. Brooke Duane Poifinbarger Betty J. Speakman Hazel Martin Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Letter I. Romona Anne Downey Flame 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. Walter L. Miller Transferred School Montrose; Class Play I; Football 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4. Bill Fasig Flame 4; F. F. A. I; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Music Letter 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Track I, 2, 3, 4. Elsie Margaret Briggs Flame 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4. Beulah Mae Perisho French Club 3, 4; Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4. Gerald Monroney Track 3. Everett Leroy Mathis Football Mgr. 2; Basketball Mgr. 2. Elwood Leon Staley Basketball 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3. Berniece Pauline Snodgrass Transferred School — Harrisburg, Arkansas; Flame 4; French Club 3, 4; Home Economics 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Letter 2, 3, 4. Dorothy Leohr Home Economics 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 3, 4. Ralph George Brooke French Club 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Council 2; Music Letter I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Basketball I. Duane Poffinbarger F. F. A. I, 2, 3; Football I, 2, 3; Track I, 2. Betty Jane Speakman Latin Club I, 2; Home Economic 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3; Speech 4; Class Play 4. 52 He'll wait Clarence J. Wood Phyllis Wright Rhondal Gordon Claire Thiel Eleanor Squier Virgil W. Calvert Lois Partridge William A. Ault We Go Marching Through Clarence James Wood Transfer School-—Heyworth Community High School; Flame 4; Latin Club 3; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Debate or individual speech 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 4; Student Council 4; Music Letter I, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3; Track I, 2. Eleanor Squier Latin Club 2, 3; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Music Letter 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster 2, 3, 4; Operetta I. Phyllis Wright Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4: Band 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 4; Music Letter 2, 3, 4; Broadcaster 2, 3, 4: Operetta I. Virgil Weldon Calvert Transfer School—Yale; F. F. A. 3; Class Play 4. Rhondal Gordon Flame 4; French Club 3, 4; F. F. A. I, 2, 3; Student Council 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Band I. Lois Partridge Transfer School—Kansas, Illinois; Choir 3, 4. Claire Thiel Flame 4; Latin Club I, 2, 3, 4; French Club 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Operetta I; Music Letter 3. William A. Ault F. F. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play I, 2. 3, 4. 53 Seniors 41 William E. Weaver Bessie I. Jernigan Clifford Kibler Marjorie Applegate Leo Shelly Jayne Shick Elizabeth L. Welker Robert McDaniel Frances Barthelemy Dorothy J. Robinson Leo Gard Virginia R. Weaver Rosemary Weigel Wayne Pumphrey William Earl Weaver French Club 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir . I, 2, 3, 4: Class Play 2, 4; Music Letter 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta 2; Drum Major I, 2, 3, 4. Robert McDaniel Transfer School—Yale; F. F. A. 4. Bessie Irene Jernigan Scholastic Letter I, 2. Frances Barthelemy Flame 4; Home Economic I, 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Letter 3. Clifford Kibler F. F. A. I, 2. 3. Dorothy Jane Robinson Transfer School—Oxford, Kansas; Flame 4; French Club 3, 4; Home Economics 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2. 3, 4; Debate or individual speech 4: Class Play 3, 4; Scholastic Letter 4; Choir 3, 4. Marjorie Applegate Home Economics I, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4. Leo Gard Flame 4; French Club 3, 4; F. F. A. I, 2: Class Play I, 2, 4; Student Council 4; Football 3, 4; Track 4. Leo Shelly French Club I, 2; Football 1,2, 3. Virginia Rose Weaver Latin Club I; Home Economics 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3. 4; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 2, 3; Music Letter 2, 3, 4; Operetta I. Jayne Shick Flame 3, 4; Latin Club I, 2; Home Economics 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4. Rosemary Weigel Latin Club I, 2; Home Economics 4; G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2; Debate I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Student Council I, 3, 4; Broadcaster 3, 4; Operetta I. Elizabeth Loreen Welker Transfer School—Greenup; Latin Club 2; Home Economics 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Letter 3. Wayne Pumphrey Flame 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Choir 2, 3; Debate or individual Speech 4; Class Play 1,2; Football I. Seniors ’41 Gordon Martin Maurine Inman James Harthan Lois O. Swearingen Charles W. Bliss Ginger Vail Charles Shawver Sarah Agnes Comer Don Hayden Cox Thelma Ault Bob Greeson Cody Hoyt William Watson Darlene Landis Gordon Martin Band I, 2, 3, 4; Scholastic Letter I, 2, 3: Music Letter 4. Sarah Agnes Comer Home Economics I, 2, 3, 4: G. A. A. I, 2, 3, 4. Maurine Inman Transfer School — Martinsville, Illinois; Home Economics I, 2, 4; Choir 2. Don Hayden Cox F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. James Harthan Student Council 3. Thelma Ault Home Economics 4; Class Play 4. Lois Opal Swearingen Flame 4; Home Economics I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I. Bob Greeson Transfer Newton, Charleston High School, Charleston T. C.; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 4: Music Letter 3, 4; Football I, 2, 4; Basketball I, 2; Track I, 2. Charles William Bliss French Club 3, 4; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3; Track I. Cody Hoyt Home Economics 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. I, 2. 3, 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4. Ginger Vail Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Home Economics 4; G. A. A. I, 2. 3, 4; Band I, 2. 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 4; Student Council I, 4; Music Letter 2, 3, 4; Operetta I. William Watson French Club 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Class Play I, 2, 3, 4: Music Letter 3, 4; Football 2; Basketball I. Charles Shawver Flame 4; Debate or individual Speech 4; Student Council 2; Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Darlene Landis Transfer School—Saybrook Community High School: Latin Club 2; Band 2, 3; Class Play 4; Student Council 3; Scholastic Letter 2; Music Letter 2, 3; G. A. A.; Choir 2, 3. 55 Freda Spencer, Secretary; Bill Victor, President; Ralph Sharp, Vice-President; Jerry Roan, Treasurer. Well Make A Big Noise According to Miss Anderson and Miss Huntington we are the noisiest class, and according to Mr. Lance we belong in kindergarten, but as a class we come to our own defense and ask to be allowed to show you our true nature. Bill Victor is our class president for the second time, and we chose Ralph Sharp as our vice-president. We have Freda Spencer as secretary of our class and Jerry Roan as treasurer. Fourteen of our boys were in football and eight in basketball. Three girls, Vivian Hall, Charlotte Austin, and Eleanor Gard were the high marksmen of the advanced students in the girls' archery tournament. We did not count in vain upon Miss Huntington and Mr. Gordon, our sponsors, for ideas so that, as Bill Victor said, We could put on a swell Junior-Senior banquet, and it was held with much success on May first. At the crowning of the Homecoming queen, the attendants chosen from our class were Rosemary Ruffner and Wanda Garner. Then there was The Night of January 16 , a very memorable night in our class history, and no one can say, Objection, Your Honor , to that. 56 1st Row Velma Athey Charlotte Austin Coroetta Barnett Iwana May Bartholomew Wayne Berry lean Bowers Norma Boyd Kenneth Brandenburg Mary Louise Brandenburg Robert Brown Everett Brown Rosalie Brown 2nd Row Dwane W Carrell Joe Cassidy Ruth Chrysler Gene Colbert lune Comer Nelda Coopor Wanda Cooper Mac Cramer Gloria Cummins Lyle Cunningham Patsy Daughhetee Evelyn Dixon 3rd Row Clarence Edwards Ilene Estes Thelma Mae Finney Eleanor Gard Wanda Garner Kennoth Garrett Hobert Glosser Leo Gosney Mary Kathryn Graham Sarah Groves Vivian Hall Margaret Hawker 4th Row Jack Hill Thelma Hogue Harold Huddleston Don Hutton Dorothy Kaufmann Owen Kilborn Betty Kite Robert Lacey Juanita Luckey Franklin McCash Cleone Markwell, Jr. Gerald Miller Sth Row Robert Mills Charles Montgomery Dewey Moore Winifred Mumford Tilford Nebergall Victor Orrell Reba Partlow Maxine Perisho Stanley Poffmbarger Gone Reisner Morris Rennels Jerry Roan 6th Row Farrell Rogers Iris Rude Bernadine Ruffner Rosemary Ruffner Jim Secrest Joe Sharp Eugene Shields Ivan Sidwell Arlene Simpson Leo Slater Freda Spencer 7th Row Norma Swearingen Virginia Tharp Lois Tuttle Ruth Tyhurst Betty Ulrey Bill Victor Sidney Watt Jacqueline Whitworth Leta Williams Leland Williams Mary Lou Wortman Virginia Youngman Ralph Sharp, Vice-Pres. Standing upper-left JUNIORS 1st Row Bill Arney Pearl Athey Harold Ballinger Rosemary Barlow Freda Bower Ellen Mae Brandenburg Melva Brandenburg Clara Ellon Briggs Jim Brown Patricia Burnett Birdie Chapman 2nd Row Dorothy Cherry Betty Chidester Alvin Choate Donald Cahoon Russell Comer Paul Cook Kenneth Cutler Wilma Czerwonka Wendell Daughhetee Ruby Dill Jane Dorn 3rd Row Olive Edwards Adabelle Elliott Harry Eumont Mary Fasig Jack Finney LaDonna Fitch Ennis Frazier Don Galey Dorothy Harper Dorothy Hawker Gene Hill 4th Row Billy Howe Juanita Huffman Mabel Hunt Gerald Hurt Rex Johnson Ray Johnson Edward Johnson Linda Lamb Wilma Lamb Thelma List Peggy Moody Sth Row Clanbel Morton Lillian Mumford Roland McDonald Margaret McGinness Charles Perkins Paul Philippi Pauline Philippi Helen Ragon Leon Reeder Clarence Rogers James Rue 6th Row Wilma Schultz Maurine Scott Charles Sherman Mildred Shiels Billy Speakman Betty Staley Bob Stephen Lucille Thomas Katherine Tyler Margaret Tyler Norman Ulrey Bill Fouty, Class Pres, standing, upper-right SOPHOMORES We’re On Our Way The sophomores are very shy! In fact, at times they are so insignificant that we almost forget them. When we started to write this article, we found one modestly racing between buildings and another hidden behind a funny book in the assembly, but finally we cornered a few of the less faint-hearted ones. Upon being cross-examined, though, they revealed that they had been doing many things, that they were a good deal smarter than they were a year ago, and—what's more, they added with pride, we can now call the class of '44 green freshies. Although their musical I. Q. is not as high as that of some classes, the sophomores have seven very efficient people in the band. There are four in the clarinet section, one B flat, two alto, and one bass; one in the trombone section, and two in the cornet section. As queen's attendants at homecoming, Melva Brandenburg and Mabel Hunt represented the sophomore class. In the two major sports, basketball and football, the sophomores have twelve and fourteen boys, respectively. The sophomores are fortunate in having Miss Watts and Miss Drumm as class sponsors this year. As the officers of the sophomore class there is Bill Fouty, president, a famed basso profundo-almosto; Pauline Philippi, vice-president and geometry wizzard; Juanita Huffman, secretary and girl-wonder at basketball; and Melva Brandenburg, treasurer and one-half of the Brandenburg-Hunt duo. 59 All right now, Napoleon Give Us Time Early in September another group of us green but eager-eyed freshmen were herded in the front doors of Casey High. On our registration day we found that there were about 100 of us who were ready to start on the four years' course which lay ahead of us. We began the year in the usual manner by electing the class officers who we hoped would steer us safely through our first year's course. The ballots proved that Lee Markwell as president, Jim Goble as vice-president, Virginia Austin as secretary, and Mary Alice Daniel as treasurer were the ones we thought would be the most responsible people. We were well represented in all the school's activities this year. When the call was issued for football, thirteen of our boys responded. Nine of them went out for basketball. Some of our names are consistently on the honor roll. Twenty-one represented us in the band, and nineteen of our girls joined G. A. A. At the homecoming game our queen's attendants were Ruth Ann Garner and Virginia Austin. Our sponsors were Miss Miller and Miss Anderson, who advised us and who helped us give some very good class parties. 60 1st Row Virgina Austin Edgar Baker Leslie Balck Virginia Bowman Lois Brandenburg Floyd Cassidy Clarence Chapman Junior Chapman Ellen Chapman Jim Christian Carl Collins Norma Jean Collins 2nd Row Waldo Connelly Guy Crampton John Cramer Anna Belle Czerwonke Mary Alice Daniel Norma Daughhetee Hubert Davidson Kenneth Davis Bural Dawson Chester Downey Vera Eddington John Elder 3rd Row Rose Mary Ewing Robert Finney Darrell Finney Ermajean Fitch Rex Gard Ruth Ann Garner Hazel Glenn Jo Ann Graham Jim Goble Colleen Hackett Wanda Jean Haddock John Harper 4th Row Mildred Hawker Charles Lewis Hayes Doyle Henderson Mac Howe Betty Jo Hutton Junior Inman Donna Isley Eula Jones Virginia Lamb Charles Lashbrook Carl Lashbrook Ruth Laymon 5th Row Phyllis Ann Lewis Nellie List Alva McCroy Harley McDaniel Maurice McDaniel Frances McKinzie John Main Lee Markwell Clyde Miller Darrell Mauk Max Mauk Thelma Montgomery 6th Row Eleanor Mumford Charles Neal Robert Neal Maurice Nebergall Dick Newlin Leon Owen Vance Owen Harvey Perisho Hazel Perisho Betty Perry Nellie Ragon Dana I-ee Redman 7th Row Waunita Reynolds Imogene Robinson Louvadelle Rogers Rosemary Rogers Hilda Sharp Elmer Scherrinsky Charles Shafer Jim Sharp Franklin Sherwood Pearl Dean Shore Dolph Shute Theo Slater 8th Row Charles Smith Nina Jean Smith Paul Spears Wayne Simpson Jim Stifal Wilma Swim Jesse Tharp Lee Ulrey Gehl Wallis Marion Weddell Dons Williams Fred Winters Jim Yocum FRESHMEN The last time we saw Paris Homecoming in the OI Home Town Amid bombs, flares, and plenty of noise the students, teachers and townspeople again welcomed another big Casey Homecoming. For this year, October 25 was chosen for the big event, with celebration starting on Thursday night and coming to its climax on Friday night. And what a climax! The team really showed their ability by winning over Paris with a score of 19-13, the final score for Casey being made in the last few seconds of play. On Wednesday evening, October 23, C. T. H. S.'s BROADCASTER staff came out with a special edition and in it came the announcement of the 1940 Homecoming Queen. After a final voting, it was decided that Darlene Landis had taken that top honor, with Rosemary Weigel coming very close and receiving the position of maid of honor. The representatives from other classes were as follows: Freshmen: Eleanor Mumford, Ruth Ann Garner. Sophomores: Mabel Hunt, Melva Brandenburg. Juniors: Rosemary Ruffner, Wanda Garner. Seniors: Rosemary Weigel, Ginger Vail. The Pep Club again sold badges with the lucky rabbit's foot attached. This year they also sold purple and gold feathers with CASEY printed on them. On Thursday night the big Snake Dance and Sloppy Joe Parade took place. Everyone came in his old clothes. The parade left school, the students marched through town amid bombs, flares, and noise-makers, coming back again to school to gather around a huge bonfire and give school songs and yells. (Continued on Page 75) 62 L. M. Watts E. Fasig C. E. Hoyt From Dawn to Dusk In order to tell you about the janitors, we decided to give you a brief story of one of their typical days. We shall start the day at 6:30 A. M. just as Edgar Fasig comes to work. He immediately starts his tour of dust-chasing by working on the steps and landing. At 7:30 he unlocks the doors for the early comers and raises the flag. Meanwhile Mr. Watts has been showing his ability as an electrician which can be proved by his twenty-three years of experience. Returning to Mr. Fasig, we find him in the science lab when a freshman comes to him and says, Mr. Fasig, something's wrong with my locker. I can't open it. Mr. Fasig then shows him that all he has to do is to work the combination. Mr. Fasig has finally decided after eight years that if it wasn't for interruptions such as these by 316 students and 18 teachers, his work might become monotonous. In the meantime, Mr. Watts has been having his trouble with the door-closer in the assembly, and in his spare time (what spare time?) is building a cage for Miss Cochonour's rats. In the next scene, Edgar Fasig is again interrupted, not by a freshman, but by Mr. Rose, who has lost his door-key. This act is ended as Mr. Fasig closes the doors at 4:45. The next scene finds Slim Hoyt taking over the night shift. Slim s working hours change with the seasons, so we are going to give the hap-peniengs of a typical night. He starts his work by cleaning the new gym floor. Besides making numerous trips to the old building during the night, Slim cleans all the rooms in the new building. Slim is still hard at work when he looks up and sees the sun coming up. He then looks at his watch, seeing that it is time for him to quit work. As he quits work, it ends our story of a typical day's work. 63 Day By Day In Our Town Tues., Sept. 3—School started — a new crop of midget freshmen. Thurs., Sept. 5—The new teachers were initiated by the faculty with a red, white, and blue party. Wed., Sept. I I—F. F. A. boys held first meeting of club and elected Ivan Sidwell president. Mon., Sept. 16—The Pep Club elected Bill Victor as president for the coming year. Tues., Sept. 17—The G. A. A. sponsored the Midget series, an annual get-together party for the freshmen and new students who are interested in this girls' club. Wed., Sept. 18—The Broadcaster Staff edited their first edition of the Broadcaster at the Casey Reporter office, a new project begun this year. Mon., Sept. 23—The Home Ec. Club held its first meeting and elected Berniece Snodgrass president. Fri., Sept. 27—The Warriors began their football season at home by playing Robinson. Mon., Sept. 30—The French Club met at a noon meeting and elected Leo Gard president. Wed., Oct. 2—The Coffer-Miller players presented an entertaining puppet show called Gammer Gurton’s Needle . How did you like Mr. Punch? Thurs., Oct. 3—School was dismissed for the Teachers' Institute at Marshall. Oh boy! Fri., Oct. A—School was dismissed for the Teachers’ Institute at Charleston. Mon., Oct. 7—The Latin Club met and chose Bill Arney and Mary Graham as consuls. Tues., Oct. 8—Mr. Lance was chosen as head of the speech association. A big-wig now. Fri., Oct. I I—The class ring selections of the committee were shown to those interested in purchasing one. The Casey Warriors played the Oblong Panthers. Fri., Oct. 18—An all-school party, one of the highlights of the year, was held to welcome the freshmen. The entertainment consisted of nine stunts presented by the nine groups of freshmen under senior direction and a juggling act presented by George De Motte. Sat., Oct. 19—Four members of the Broadcaster staff and Miss Anderson went to Champaign for a meeting of the high school press association. Mon., Oct. 22—The freshman class met and chose their officers. Lee Markwell was chosen as president. Thurs., Oct. 2A—The annual snake dance preceding the homecoming was held with flares, torches and noisemakers. Fri., Oct. 25—The homecoming parade was held in the afternoon, and the annual homecoming game was played with Paris at night. A memorable victory. Darlene Landis was crowned by Captain Charles Shawver. The band wore their new uniforms. A record-breaking event. Wed., Oct. 23—Mr. Birch, a magician, and his famous pony act were presented. Some of the stunts were quite breath-taking. Mon., Oct. 28—The G. A. A. celebrated Halloween at a gay masked ball. Tues., Oct. 29—The Home Ec. Mother and Daughter Halloween banquet was held in the new gym. Wed., Oct. 30—A special motion picture First Chair was shown. Besides the movie, those who attended enjoyed a rehearsal of the band and refreshments. Thurs., Oct. 31—The Warriors played Charleston at Casey. Fri., Nov. I—We had a day off for the high school conference. Mon., Nov. A—A joint faculty and board potluck supper was held at the high school. Wed., Nov. 6—The Monroe Boys' Clubs sponsored the Elliott trained animal circus. Fri., Nov. 8—Rev. Joseph Partridge gave a stirring address at the Armistice Day assembly. Mon., Nov. I I—School was dismissed for the Armistice Day football game at Martinsville. Tues., Nov. 12—The French and Latin Clubs met at the noon hour. Wed., Nov. 13—The freshmen sponsored a pot-luck feed for their class. Fri., Nov. 15—Charles N. Lum in Streamlining Shakespeare was presented as a free lyceum. Wed., Nov. 20—One Home room of each class received the afternoon off as a reward for their scholarship record during the first six week's periods. Thurs., Nov. 21—School was dismissed on Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving vacation. 64 Day By Day In Our Town Tues., Nov. 26—The annual Donkey Basketball Game was sponsored by the Alumni and the G. A. A. Mon., Dec. 2—A lyceum called Theater Work Shop was presented by the L. Verne Slout Company. Thurs., Dec. 5—The senior class play What a Life! , another episode in the life of Henry Aid-rich, brought down an extra large house. Fri., Dec. 6—Casey opened its basketball season by playing Toledo at Casey. Tues., Dec. 10—Casey played Robinson at Robinson. Sat., Dec. 14—Bill Victor was elected president of Shelbyville council district at the annual student council convention of the Shelbyville district held at Effingham High School. Tues., Dec. 17—Casey played Newton at Casey. Wed., Dec. 18—The Latin Club celebrated Roman Christmas at a spaghetti dinner in the clothing laboratory. The only light was the light from the candles on the dinner tables. Thurs., Dec. 19—The G. A. A. sponsored the annual Kiddies' Christmas party. Fri., Dec. 20—Casey played Paris at Paris. Class Christmas parties were held in the afternoon. Sun., Dec. 22—The choir presented a very impressive Christmas candlelight service at the Methodist church in the afternoon. Out-of-town singers and Alumni assisted. Jim Wood gave a reading from Ben Hur. Thurs., Jan. 2—Judge Bale addressed assembly. Fri., Jan. 3—Basketball game. Marshall won 29-27. Sat., Jan. 4—Played Greenup here. We won 29-27. Mon., Jan. 6—Lyceum. David E. Starry. Fri., Jan. 10—We defeated Martinsville 26-8. Sat., Jan. II—Won over Oblong. 24-19. Thurs., Jan. 16—Semester exams start. What a life! Fri., Jan. 17—More exams. County basketball tournament starts. Sat., Jan. 18—Tournament goes on. Marshall beat us in finals. Tues., Jan. 21—Played Westfield. Fri., Jan. 24—Game with Charleston. Tues., Jan. 28—E. I. Tournament started. Wed., Thurs., Fri., Jan. 29, 30, 31—Tournament, Tournament, Tournament. Sat., Feb. I—Tournament ends. Everybody happy especially winners. Now for some sleep. Wed., Feb. 5—Played Westfield again. Fri., Feb. 7—Played Marshall. Tues., Feb. I I—Played Effingham here. Thurs., Feb. 13—Junior class play. A real thriller. Sat., Feb. 15—Played Greenup here. Tues., Feb. 18—Game with Hutsonville here. Fri., Feb. 21—Played Palestine. Tues., Feb. 25—Played Flora. Fri., Feb. 28—Lyceum. Mar. 4-7—Casey Regional Basketball Tourney. Mar. 6—Safety address by State Highway Sergeant Smith. Mar. 11-14—Effingham Sectional Basketball Tourney. Mar. 13—Lyceum—Messick Bells Co. Mar. 15—District Solo-Ensemble Music Contest at Robinson. Mar. 17-18—Quarter Final—State Basketball Tourney. Mar. 20—Farmers' Short Course Banquet. Mar. 22—State Finals Basketball Tourney. Mar. 24—Music Program—O'Hara. Mar. 25—E. I. League Tourney at Casey. Mar. 27—Athletic Banquet. Mar. 29—District Band-Chorus Music at Robinson. Apr. 5—Sub-district Speech Contest and G. A. A. play day. Apr. 7-10—Art Exhibit. Apr. 18—Sectional Music Solo—Ensemble Contest at West Frankfort. Apr. 19—District Speech Meet. Apr. 19—County Track Meet. Apr. 26—E. I. League Literary-Music-Track meet at Charleston T. C. Apr. 26—State Speech Meet. Apr. 26—Commercial Sectional Contests. May I—Junior-Senior Banquet. May 3—Wabash Valley Track Meet at Robinson. May 9—Exhibit Day. May 10—State District Track Meet. May 17—State Final Track Meet at Champaign. May 23—Sectional Music Band, Chorus at West Frankfort. May 22-23—Senior Exams. May 25—Baccalaureate. May 26-27—Final Exams. May 28—Class Day Exercises. May 29—Commencement. 65 Our Best Citizens Scholastically ecanl ent atct 1939- 1940 High Honors Marion Kilborn Betty McCash Frances Barthelemy Gordon Martin Berniece Snodgrass Evelyn Dixon Dorothy Kaufmann Pauline Philippi SENIORS Junior Brewer Martha Buckler Lewis Laymon Norma LeMay JUNIORS Hazel Martin Dorothy Robinson SOPHOMORES Kenneth Brandenburg Jerry Roan Bill Victor FRESHMEN Bill Arney Honors Virginia Moore Clayton Robey Bob Scott Wanda Snearly Elizabeth Welker Sidney Watt Mary Lou Wortman Melva Brandenburg — eme tet IQ4-Q—I94I High Honors SENIORS Honors Marjorie Lacey Frances Barthelemy Hazel Martin Berniece Snodgrass Elsie Briggs Dorothy Robinson Darlene Landis James Wood Dorothy Leohr Phyllis Wright Reba Partlow Gordon Martin JUNIORS Kenneth Brandenburg Jerry Roan Jacqueline Whitworth June Comer Freda Spencer Virginia Youngman Mary Graham Ruth Tyhurst Vivian Hall Sidney Watt Dorothy Kaufmann Winifred Mumford Pauline Philippi SOPHOMORES Bill Arney Betty Staley Melva Brandenburg June Weaver Juanita Huffman Clara Briggs FRESHMEN Virginia Bowman Anna Czerwonka Norma Collins Jim Gobie 66 March of Time Marjorie Applegate—has a new bungalow with green shutters. William Ault—is that well known Broadway hit usually cast in a part that requires the wearing of a green shirt and green socks. Thelma Ault—a companion for Brenda Frazier. She is now in Hawaii. James Baker—now lecturing over the United States on the subject How To Woo and Be Successful . Frances Barthelemy—modeling clothes in Chicago. Bill Bertram—the Casey play-boy is now as ever continually pursuing his happiness. Our blond alumnus of 40 . Bill Bliss —now handing out gas right and left, is employed in his uncle’s combination filling station and tourist camp. Elsie Briggs—poet for McCalls magazine. She wrote that famous colossal poem Doozzy . Ralph Brooke—has turned from classics to crooning and now is fast taking the place of Bing Crosby. Margaret Carrell—owner of a chain of restaurants. Weldon Calvert—has taken over his dad's gas and oil business and has a wife ... a darling little wife and three little kids. Ralph Collins—is now married and is a dog raiser and trainer. Dale Chrysler—professional football player with the newly organized Cincinnati Kabitzus. Sarah Comer—has died her hair black but something turned it green. James Comer—is the sponsor of the Future Farmers of America in Casey High. Don Cox—this timid little fellow is now employed at jerkin' sodas in Jerry's Gip Joint, located in Hidalgo. Ramona Downey—gave up marriage just to become the gym teacher in Casey High. Beth Elliott—married—and to Leo. They just couldn't say, goodby . Bill Fasig—the Cunningham of 1950. Sings for Metropolitan in his spare time. Harold Finney—has become an ardent shepherd and is successful as he counts sheep every night while singing western songs. Leo Gard—is now a prospering farmer with a large family. At present he is seemingly having trouble with dark haired wife and sick cow. Rhondal Gordon—dare-devil motorcycle rider in Barnum and Bailey circus. Bob Greeson—traveling salesman peddling man-hole covers to all small cities and any farm houses that seem to need them. James Harthan—is following in the footsteps of his father. He is now a bewhiskered expert machinist located at Hoguetown. Cody Hoyt—still drives Vic Huffman's car to Westfield every Saturday night till it's time for him to be off from work. March of Time Bessie Jernigan—got into the groove and won the National jitterburg dancer medal. Maurine Inman—is trying to get Hitler away from Landis. Lois Kelly—editor of the town’s monthly newspaper. Marjorie Lacey—took up music as a hobby and then married a man who didn't like music. Clifford Kibbler—is peacefully engaged in a profitable trade, shearing sheep. Darlene Landis—married an old home town boy friend. She now has three children and is very happy. Dorothy Leohr—is cartoonist for the CHICAGO TRIBUNE. Ray McCrory—is now the playboy of Hollywood. Shirley Temple is his heart throb. Bob McDaniel—is a scientist trying to invent something to make him shorter. Gordon Martin—has now taken Einstein's place as the foremost mathematician of the world. Hazel Martin—is still chasing and hunting for her one and only. Send advice in care of Hazel of Vevay Park. Everett Mathis—has been promoted from shoe shiner to a barber in Tyhurst Deluxe Hair Trimming Shop. W. L. Miller—has gone back to Montrose to become manager of the local Jottum Down Store. Gerald Monroney—is helping dig a canal from Yale to Vevay Park to make travel cheaper as his pocketbook is pretty low. Lois Partridge—the sponser of a lonely hearts' club. Beulah Perisho—finally lassoed that Martinsville basketball hero of hers and settled down in town. Duane Poffingbarger—farmer, dealing with hogs, having trouble with the mud. Wayne Pumphrey—is now the owner of a chain of hotels. Is successful because he pays bellhops double pay. Theda Robbins—sings alto in the St. Louis Harmony Traveling Chorus Club. She has a wide range and at times sings high soprano. Dorothy Robinson—is living in Martinsville. She has a set of twins and spends most of her time trying to get Martinsville into high society. Virginia Shafer—took her boots and went West. She now owns a dude ranch. Charles Shawver—Play boy of Casey High, is now a football coach of Harvard. His main interests are with Rosy back home. Leo Shelly—the manager of Elliot’s drug store. 68 March of Time Dora Sherwood—is a chorus girl and takes extras' parts for movies. Jayne Shick—finally reached the height of five feet. She is an air stewardess on Trans-Continental planes. Leona Short—now weighs 200 pounds and is on a diet to lose weight. Your advice will be appreciated. Berniece Snodgrass—is the Home Ec. teacher of the Cumberland County high school. Betty Speakman—has quieted down and is now married and living in Vevay Park. Eleanor Squier—turned to blues singing and can now be found at the New Moon Inn. Leon Staley—dog catcher in Hoguetown. Would you do this to a dog? Lois Swearingen—is married to Leon and living in Hoguetown. George Tade—running for President on the Mountain Dew ticket, originated in Kentucky by George in 1966. Your vote will be appreciated. Claire Thiel—is now quarantined with the measles. Yes, she married an Army guy. Charles Vail—a veterinary with offices located at Vevay Park, faithfully serving the surrounding community. May usually be found with Gard's sick cow. Ginger Vail—is college matron at Charleston. Bill Watson—judge for girls' beauty contest. He escorts main ones around in spare time. Virginia Weaver—is the featured dancer at Elsies', now showing the Rumba . Wm. Earl Weaver—instructor of girls' baton twirling in Chicago. Directs orchestra in spare time. Rosemary Weigel—was found debating the federal powers with Mr. Roosevelt who is still in office. Connie Welch—went on with dramatic speaking, but she's playing tiddle de winks with Weaver now. Elizabeth Welker—is still the No. I glamour girl of Hazel Dell. Jewell Wilson—is the newest heart-throb of the movies. Her latest hit is a classical— Shoot 'Em High . James Wood—working hard to make a million. He's going to retire and live in luxury when he gets a million. Phyllis Wright—the assistant editor of the Casey Reporter. Editor is her husband whom she finally used a trap to catch. 6? We Do Solemnly Bequeath Marjorie Applegate—My tall stature I humbly give Jane Dorn. Thelma Ault—My meekness I give to Maxine Perisho. Frances Barthelemy—My blonde hair to Betty Perry. Elsie Briggs—My studious mind I give to Peanut Shields. Margaret Carrell—My position at the G G I leave to llene Estes. Sarah Comer—My freckles I leave to Wayne Berry who already has too many. Ramona Downey—My affection for Yale to Mary Alice Daniel. Beth Elliott—My necklaces to Mr. Rose's dog. Bessie Jernigan—My peace of mind to all flutter-budgets of the Junior Maurine Inman—My habit of saying nothing to Maxine Perisho. Lois Kelly—My editorship of the annual to a lucky junior. Marjorie Lacey—My shortness I do bequeath to Norma Collins. Darlene Landis—I very generously bequeath my eyes to all those girls who are trying to get their man. Dorothy Leohr—My mutual friendship with all mankind I leave to Mary Fasig. Hazel Martin—My long hair I leave to Sarah Groves. Lois Partridge—My interest in Bob Wright to no one at all. Harold Finney—My ability to sing cowboy songs to Charles Hayes. Leo Gard—My post as chief humorist on the Flame staff I leave to Clarence Edwards. Rhondal Gordon—My displacement of air particles in the atmosphere I leave to Paul Cook, and about Vandalia, hands off. Bob Greeson—My quotation now Kid I leave to any boy who can get by with it. I can't. James Harthan—My size I leave to Bill Fouty in hopes that some day he might grow up. Victor Huffman—My V-8 I give to anyone who can out run me. Anything but Chevrolet's? Clifford Kibbler—My refined laugh I leave to one of our teachers— Harlan E. Lance, Jr. Ray McCrory—My ability to speak French to Ruth Tyhurst. Bob McDaniel—My permanent wave I leave to Ike Chapman. William Ault—My ability to act to Ralph Sharp. James Baker—My technique to Wendell Daughhetee. Bill Bertram—My dark and plentiful hair to Coach Rose. Bill Bliss—My stays at Hoguetown to Junior Markwell. Ralph Brooke—My melodious voice to Bud Ballinger. Weldon Calvert—My collection of jokes to Leland Williams. Dale Chrysler—My nickname Tuny I give willingly to John Main. Don Cox—My sandy-colored hair to Bob Lacey. Bill Fasig—My swiftness on the track to Clarence Edwards. Phyllis Wright—My ability to dig up news to Winnie Mumford. Virginia Shafer—My fair form and figure to Wilma Swim. Charles Vail—My way with the opposite sex I leave to Lee Markwell. (A little more can’t hurt). 70 In This Our Last Will Singer Vail—My little black book with names, addresses and qualifications to Hazel Glenn. Cody Hoyt—My affection for Fords to Ruth Ann Garner. Connie Welch—My pensive moods to Rosemary Ewing. (Hope they don't affect you as they did me). Betty Speakman—My solicitude I bequeath to Melva Brandenburg. (Hope it helps ya'). Berniece Snodgrass—My knowledge I leave to Jim Rue. Jim Wood—I leave my ability to flirt from one flower to another to Bob Lacey. Dorothy Robinson—My love for malekind in general I leave to my little sister, Imogene. Jayne Shick—My red hair I leave to Wanda Garner. Leona Short—My figure I leave to Eleanor Mumford. Everett Mathis—My shoe shining ability I bequeath to every small boy and girl. Beulah Perisho—My spontaneity I give to Virginia Youngman. Rosemary Weigel—My independence of the stronger sex I leave to Jean Bowers. Charles Shawver—My untiring efforts to break Weigel's resisting force I leave to Joe Sharp. Leon Staley—My height and love for Lois I leave to Robert Finney. Leo Shelly—My habitual Beth I leave to no one. (I want it myself). Eleanor Squier—My figure I leave to Norma Daughhetee. Ralph Collins—My nickname Dog I leave to Norman Ulrey. James Comer—My bright red shirt I leave to Dewey Moore. Gordon Martin—My genius at physics I leave to Joe Sharp. W. L. Miller—My position as forward I leave to Charles Lewis Hayes. Gerald Monroney—My nickname Tubby and the burdens it bears I leave to Jerry Roan. Duane Poffinbarger—My low Texas drawl I leave to Bob Neal. Wayne Pumphrey—My job at the hotel I leave to Marion Weddell. Theda Robbins—My plinking of the walnut bars I leave to Miss Anderson. Dora Sherwood—To some nice girl I leave my always catch 'em smile. Lois Swearingen—My position as typist on the Flame I give to some fortunate next year's senior. George Tade—My baritone voice I give to Bill Arney. Claire Thiel—My height I give to Rosemary Ewing. (Gee, I'm glad to get rid of it). Bill Watson—To Paul Cook I give my way with women. Bill Weaver—My baton to some unfortunate marching band member. Virginia Weaver—That stuff that gits 'im I give to Freda Spencer. Elizabeth Welker—My athletic ability I give to Peggy Moody. Jewell Wilson—My coquettishness I leave to Miss Campbell, more power to ya. 7! Have You Heard This One? B. K. and L. C. had their difficulties at the first of school but have at last ironed them out. They believe in that old motto: True love never runs smooth. u u « C. T. insists she wouldn't marry any man. Not even a mechanic instructor at Rantoul, Claire? o u o There have been rumors that wedding-bells will ring for Misses Applegate, Downey, and Robinson after graduation. How soon, we don't know. For further information we suggest you ask them. o u « Miss Cochonour: How many sexes are there? C. Sherman: Three. Miss Cochonour: Three! What are they? C. Sherman: The male sex, the female sex, and the insects, u u u It was Mildred S.'s first attempt at baking, and when Miss Watts came by she saw a very long pie on the table. Whatever is that? she asked. I couldn't get any shorter rhubarb, Mildred replied, o � o A fly was walking with her daughter on the head of Mr. Tade. How things change, my dear, she replied. When I was your age this was only a footpath. o o o One morning Ralph Brooke walked into Mr. Buckler's office and announced that he had thought of a way of insuring that none of the students would be late in the future. That sounds good, said Mr. Buckler. How do you propose to do it? That's easy, said Ralph. The last student in rings the bell. o o o L. G. has stayed put definitely this year, which is quite unusual for him. He spends most of his spare time on South Central with one of our Sophomore girls. He also finds it interesting to play with her little brother while there. I guess he believes in getting in good with the family, which, after all, may not be such a bad idea. o w � We mustn’t forget that ever-popular M. P. As you all know, she's a junior and who her one and only is now is up to Perisho. We wouldn't attempt to say because before the writing gets cold it would be someone else. o o « Then there is another couple that Casey High will certainly miss next year and that’s Lois and Leon. Since we entered four years ago they have been constantly seen together and if you ask us, it will continue to be that way. But nobody asked us did they? 72 --------And This One? Connie, Virginia Rose, and P. W. are ever on the search for new prey. They say they're going to the University of Illinois. Why? Because there are seven boys to every girl. Not such a bad idea. o « « Have you noticed that big smile our basketball captain is wearing? No, it's not because we've finished another successful season but because Lorene is home. u � « Mr. Rawlinson: And always remember never to go in the water after a hearty meal. Jim Baker: Gosh no, you'll never find it there. o u «i Hobert C.: Say, Mr. Newlin, some of these freshmen are terribly dumb. Mr. Newlin: How's that? Hob.: Why one found some milk bottles in the grass and insisted that he had found a cow's nest. u o o Mr. Gordon: Rhondal, did you mark the spot where the fishing was so good? Giddie : Sure, Pop, I put a big X on the side of the boat. Mr. G.: Now that’s silly. What if we should take another boat? o u o Maxine Perisho: He's so romantic. Every time he speaks to me he says, 'Fair Lady'. Lois Partridge: There's nothing romantic in that; he used to be a street-car conductor. U V o When the clock struck the midnight hour, J. Elder's father came to the head of the stairs and said in a rather loud tone of voice, Young man, is your self-starter out of order tonight? It doesn't matter, replied D. H., as long as there's a crank in the house. u o u Theda, our Dodge dealer's daughter, has been very quiet this year considering her past performances, stepping out only occasionally with Chuck . However, if you want to see her blush ask her about the man from Paris. o o o Bob, our dashing transfer student, has rushed all the girls all the time, but is seen most often in his little Ford with Kid , or near the end of North eighth. 73 Who’s Who In Our Town Bob McDaniel—our skyscraper from Yale. Elizabeth Welker—Hazel Dell Charmer. Bill Weaver—drummer and drum major. Lois Kelly —editor-in-chief of the FLAME. James Comer—not a Ferdinand—loves red. Leo Shelly—tall and dark and belongs to Beth. Claire Thiel—plays a sax in the band; interested in Rantoul. Clifford Kibbler—believes children should be seen and not heard. Jayne Shick—she'd rather be small than not to be at all. Bill Bertram—our all around athletic hero. Gordon Martin-—a brunette—toots slush pump' in band. Hazel Martin—short, blonde, and gets around. Bill Watson—knows a lot but just can't think of it. Lois Swearingen—takes great pleasure in domestic science; she's learning to cook for two. Leona Short—friendly, jolly, and chuck full of fun. Duane Poffinbarger—just a country boy—went out for football. Beth Elliott —is wherever Shell is. Dorothy Leohr—a good example in pop's home room. Leon Staley—If gentlemen prefer blonds then he's no gentleman. Berniece Snodgrass—Home Ec. president and whiz at almost everything. George Tade—golden voiced tenor. Frances Barthelemy—likes to go steady. Thelma Ault—she's first on the list. Charles Vail—the great midget basketball hero. Leo Slater—hopes to be six feet someday. Jewell Wilson—Number one Coquette. Wayne Pumphrey—likes green for FLAME covers. Dora Sherwood—a Lion tamer. Rhondal Gordon—a little boy of teacher Gordon's. Virginia Shafer—a good sport, a good athlete and is very mischievous. W. L. Miller—outstanding basketball player. Elsie Briggs—her heart belongs to daddy. Ralph Collins—for some reason answers to the name of pup . Ramona Downey—the G. A. A. prexy. Bill Ault—his favorite color is green. Weldon Calvert—drives a new Ford and can be romantic at times. Ray McCrory—Broadcaster office boy. Bessie Jernigan—private secretary in 28. Everett Mathis—wants advice on how to be famous. Betty Speakman—never in a hurry but never late. Gerald Monroney—continually talking but never says very much. Harold Finney—toots a big horn. Bob Greeson—transfer student and is Romeo to all girls. Rosemary Weigel—head cheer leader—never quiet. Jim Harthan—quite an artist at M. T. 74 Who’s Who In Our Town Darlene Landis—Homecoming queen of 40 . Phyllis Wright—editor of Broadcaster. Charles Shawver—football captain. Margaret Carrell—good cook and good gal. Ralph Brooks—his voice is his second best friend. Ginger Vail—believes in keeping company with fellow cornet players. Sarah Comer—redheads usually have tempers. Here is an exception. Don Cox—plump but proud of it. Theda Robbins—plays Josephine on Xylophone. Dale Chrysler— Tuny falls for all brunettes. Dorothy Robinson—dizzy blonde, first aide to Kelly on Flame. Leo Gard—our future farmer and crack salesman. Virginia Weaver—artist-musician and poetry cracker. Beulah Perisho—blonde but not a menace. Jim Baker—first cornet player. Marjorie Applegate—blonde cheer leader. Jim Wood—our one and only Casanova and class president. Bill Fasig—our photographer and ace runner. Eleanor Squier—the girl with a golden voice. Victor Huffman—swings the drums 8 to the bar . Bill Bliss—connisseur of jokes. Cody Hoyt—main interest is Fords. Maurine Inman—finds interest in Yale. Lois Partridge—takes her two days to catch on, but enjoys it then. Homecoming in the Ol’ Home Town (Continued from page 62) On Friday afternoon school was dismissed for the big parade. The band, led by Drum Major, Bill Weaver, and two new majorettes, strutted in their sparkling new uniforms. The Queen and her attendants rode ahead of the cheer leaders and a group of students carrying festoons and flags. Decorated bicycles, cars, and pets followed. On Friday night before the game Darlene was crowned queen by Captain Charles Shawver while the band played old-fashioned songs to carry out the theme of the Homecoming. The queen was dressed in a gold and white satin dress with a black velvet wrap. The attendants wore long, old-fashioned dresses and carried corsages. The band did special formations at the half, displaying their new uniforms for the first time at a game. 75 John Henrys Here Remember The Night We say thanks loads” To Owen Marsh and the Pontiac Engraving Co., Chicago, Illinois. To J. W. Patterson and the Huston-Patterson Corp., Printers, Decatur. To Fred Jones for pictures which flatter us, and were therefore hard on the camera. 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