Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

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Sicjsvi o j Ute Maon AUGUST 31 The doors of C. T. H. S. open wide today to welcome back familiar faces of the student body and faculty. Four newcomers to the faculty are Miss Osborne, home economics: Miss Holle. biology and girls' physical education: Miss Whitlock. Fnglish and library: and Mr. Cortelyou. science and mathematics. SEPTEMBER 1 3 Annual Freshmen Frolic under the direction of Student Council and Senior class. Football Practice. mock scrimmage of the Warrior team wins first prize. Brady and Tedrick seem to enjoy it. don't they? 18 Football season opens on Casey’s gridiron: Casey 12. Charleston T. C. 0. 24 Oblong Panthers fall prey to Casey Warriors. Casey 32. Oblong 0. Coach Brady used everyone in the lineup except the manager to keep down the score. Nice run. Landis! 30 Scrap drive starts today. Ramsey breaks his arm while cranking a car. OCTOBER 1 Freshmen win the scrap drive. Goble was working so hard fixing his overloaded truck that he forgot all about our football game with Palestine—until the half, when he came dashing onto the field to catch up with the Band. A wonderful day ended with our glorious victory—Casey 28. Palestine 6. 3 Pumpkin Sunday—Do you girls in the Maroon Ford remember??? 5 Senior Dance is a great success. The faculty seems to like to dance, too! 6 First 6 weeks exam—38 students make honor roll. 7-8 We decide to let the teachers catch up—Teachers' Institute. 8 Marshall Lions invade the Warrior's camp and are defeated by a score of 26-0. Marshall Band gives fine performance. 13 So Larson doesn't like porch lights, eh? And he admits it to his English class! 15 Casey Warriors suffer their first defeat tonight at Robinson. Robinson 14. Casey 0. 20 Simon M. Dividian. Armenian. Rotary Club Speaker. 2 2 Paris Tigers are unable to stop the Casey Warriors on Paris gridiron. Casey 3 3. Paris 6. 25 Huntington prevents well-known senior boy from jumping out third story window. SI 5 did sound pretty good, didn't it. John? Markwell. Goble, and Mauk receive a 9th hour for their dare. 27 Dr. Samuel Inman. Professor at Yale, talks on Latin-American affairs. 28 Mr. Robinson talks on alcohol and tobacco. Mr. Tedrick's slogan on this subject is: If the shoe fits, wear it!” NOVEMBER 3 Mr. Fischer. Professor of English at Tokyo Military College, gives interesting talk on Japanese affairs. 5 Braves Dance postponed. All our manpower goes to Robinson to the game—how about after the game, boys? 9 Snake Dance. Runyan and Brady serenaded, etc. 10 The Homecoming Festival starts this afternoon with a parade led by the Casey band. Phyllis Ann Lewis is chosen by her classmates to reign as '4 3 Homecoming Queen. Martinsville Blue Streaks suffer loss. Casey 27. Martinsville 0. 1 1 Armistice Day Vacation. 12 Braves Dance—We wonder if Rosie Garner was as thirsty as she acted? Good idea. J. O.!! 16 Speed Demon Larson knocks light post down! 19 Braves Class Play— Going Places. 22 Football Banquet—John Cramer receives the Harris trophy and Lee Markwell receives the Most Valuable Player Award. Don Elliott is made football captain for next year. 25-26 Thanksgiving vacation. 26 Open basketball season at Westfield: Casey 65. Westfield 24. 30 Warriors trim Toledo in first home game 40-24. DECEMBER 3 Casey Warriors defeat the strong Mattoon five at Mattoon 38-26. The James Millikin University presents musical program at C. T. H. S. in the afternoon. 7 Olney is defeated on Casey court 56-30. Pepperettes make their debut. 10 First basketball defeat of the year. Robinson 56. Casey 28. 14 Casey five defeats the Newton Eagles at Newton in an easy victory. Casey 78. Newton 27. Mark- well collects 44 points for high scoring honors. 17 Warriors nose out Paris Tigers in brilliant battle 32-31. Morgan saves the day by making his foul toss in the last seconds of the game. 19 Christmas Pageant under direction of J. O. Hawkins. The pageant features the concert band, a capella choir, and stage presentations. 20 Special Christmas Broadcaster. Sophomore Dance. 22 Music department presents special Christmas music, and Mrs. Tingley gives a reading. Casey beats Kansas Bulldogs at Kansas in an exciting overtime 39-38. Christmas vacation starts. JANUARY 1 New Year's Day Tournament. In the afternoon: Monticello beats Casey: Robinson beats Kansas. That night the Kansas Bulldogs defeat the Warriors for third place in another exciting overtime 42-44. Robinson Maroons prove themselves victors of the tournament when they defeat Monticello. 5 Greenup 27. Casey 43. 7 Warriors defeat Martinsville here by a large margin 52-21. 1 1 Teutopolis defeats the Warriors 32-24. 12. 13. 14 Semester exams. 14 Clark Co. Tournament at Martinsville. Casey receives trophy for first place. The IQ4 4 flame 5

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Co-editors Norma Daughhctee Jim Goble Artist Bob Finney Sponsor Mrs. Shearer First row, left to right—Rex Gard. Bob Finney. Kent Morgan. Max Moore. Max Mauk. Jim Goble. Second row—Hazel Glenn. Wanda Haddock. Waunita Reynolds. Vera Edington. Donna Isley. Ellen Chapman. Nelle Ragon. Mary Alice Daniel. Norma Collins. Thiod row—Martha Prince. Marilyn Prust. Joan Elder. Betty Hutton. Phyllis Ann Lewis. Nellie List. Thelma List. Norma Daughhetee. fylame Business Managers Joan Elder Max Mauk Photographer Miss Huntington Junior Cadets Kent Morgan Max Moore Staff Ruth Garner Hazel Glenn Wanda Haddock Rex Gard Martha Prince Marilyn Prust Betty Hutton Staff Nellie List Thelma List Ellen Chapman Wilma Swim Nelle Ragon Typing Manager Norma Collins T ypists Phyllis Ann Lewis Mary Alice Daniel Waunita Reynolds Vera Edington Donna Isley Photography Editor Howard Snodgrass 4 The 1944 Flame

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SECOND SEMESTER 17 With exams over we re ready to start on a new semester. Mrs. Tade is replacing Miss Iutzi who re turned to her home to be married. 18 Warriors trounced the Marshall I.ions in an easy victory of 54-31 at Marshall. 17-21 Dean Dutton, a religious speaker, talked each day this week. Thursday was special day for the boys and Friday for the girls. 26 Kansas Bulldogs conquer the Warriors in 40-27 victory at Casey. 28 Warriors nip Charleston City in a close victory 4 3-39. 30 It was quite an unusual thing when two members of the C. T. H. S. faculty. Miss Iutzi and Miss Hamm, were both married today. Miss Hamm, pardon me.—Mrs. Shearer plans to return to her classes in about a month. Mrs. Tingley and Evelyn Turner have been teaching Mrs. Shearer's classes. FEBRUARY 3-4-5 E. I. League Tournament. Friday was the biggest crowd Casey’s gym has ever had. Elmer Hazzard of Collinsville was guest of the tournament. Paris defeated Casey 4 3-30. 8 Warriors beat Oblong (here) 32-30. Casey’s team was held back by the absence of Lee Mark well, star forward, who has infection in his foot. Today Mr. Brady and Mr. Tedrick asked if the team would please not have dates for three weeks until the Regional Tournament is over. (We wouldn't say for sure whether they said the please—what do you think?) 1 1 Greenup was easily defeated by the Warriors in a 46-17 win. Most of the boys on the Casey squad have their ’crew cuts” now. We guess we ll learn to like them. At an assembly today Mr. Brady asked that the girls cooperate and help the boys with their training rules. 14 Valentine’s Day. Mrs. Shearer (Miss Hamm) returned to school today. Mr. Tedrick took his physical exam for the U. S. N. Mr. Hawkins has been absent with the flu. 15 Hutsonville (there) 48-30. 21 Palestine Pioneers went home tonight with a 37-31 defeat. 22 Olney (there) 37-25. 25 Award Warriors ’44 E. I. League crown for completing the basketball season with the best record in comparison with fifteen other teams. 25 6 weeks exams. Effingham's Flaming Hearts nipped the Warriors 40-38. This was Markwell. Sharp, and Cramer’s last scheduled game. 27 Burl Ping's car collided with a car driven by Theodore Ball. 19. of Franklin. 111. Those in Ping's car were: Burl, the driver. Betty Cope. Billie Chrysler. Joan Elder. Wm. Arney. U. S. Navy, of Columbia. S. A., and Lee Hickox of Casey. None of the occupants were seriously injured. 28 The girls at Casey High showed their basketball ability at a night game. The two teams were selected from the four classes. The game was refereed by Miss Holle. director of girl’s athletics at C. T. H. S. 1 he high scorers of the evening were Norma Middleton. Ramola Perry, and Harriette Sprague. FEBRUARY 29— ' MARCH 3 7 8-9 10-11 15 16-18 17 21 28 31 APRIL 7-10 8 14 21 28 29 MAY 5 12 21 25 26 Paris Tigers win over Casey 29-28. for Regional Championship. Juniors and Seniors decide banquet to be semi-formal. Senior Class Play try-outs for Seven Keys to Baldpate. Sectional Tournament at Paris. Eveland’s Tigers advanced to State. Speech Class gives play entitled Yellow Sheet under direction of Miss Short. State Tournament—We wonder which games the boys enjoyed the most! Taylorville won over Elgin in the finals. G. A. A. formal initiation. Miss Short’s Speech Class gives second play entitled Gratitude. F reshman Dance. Our freshmen have proved to us that they are no longer green freshies” by giving a dance that was greatly enjoyed by all four classes. At 8:15 p.m. a concert featuring Casey. Kansas. Marshall. Greenup, and Martinsville’s band students under the direction of Mr. Sawhill. assistant band director at the University of Illinois, was enjoyed in Casey s spacious gymnasium by some 2.000 people. A mass rehearsal of the 250 students was held in the afternoon after which a pot luck supper and dance were enjoyed by all. Students and faculty enjoy Easter Vacation. Eiger Relays at Paris. Our annual Rural Playday was greatly enjoyed by the future C. T. H. S. students. I he Senior Class Play. Seven Keys to Baldpate. under the direction of Miss Short was largely attended and kept everyone on the edge of his seat, wondering who was the next victim. Rural School Commencement. G. A. A. Play Day. Jr.-Sr. Banquet—Windmills, wooden shoes, and tulips changed our gym into a Dutch atmosphere and made a lovely background for the banqu t and semi formal dance. A delicious meal was served followed by a short program during which representatives of the faculty, school board, and students made speeches. After this the students and faculty danced to the strains of Fred Cizek’s eleven piece orchestra from 9:00 to 12:00 o clock. It was a banquet never to be forgotten’ Choir Concert. Baccalaureate—I he beginning of the end and the day we’ve so long awaited! Grade School Commencement. Commencement—As we stand in a solemn, grav-robed line and receive our diplomas, we know that C. 1 . H. S. has been good to us. and we hope that she will miss us as much as we shall miss her. And. perhaps, someday when she is all alone, she will weep a tear or two for us. 6 The 1944 Flame