Casey High School - Flame Yearbook (Casey, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1950 volume:

Co-editors: ARTHUR LEVEL___ 25th. JEAN SIDWELL � MISS MAURINE JOHNSON FOUR Dedication To MISS MAURINE JOHNSON A member of the 1925 Class that gave us our first Flame. Realizing that her sincerity and impartial attitude with students have made us all her friends We The Class of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty Dedicate This Twenty-fifth volume of The Flame FIVE [he Flame KATE FOSTER ABLE, wife of superintendent of Public Utilities, 111 East Jefferson Street, Casey, Illinois. THELMA MYERS BENNER, wife of minister, 3116 Iola Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa. ELLIS CHRYSLER. Forest Oil Company, South Central Avenue, Casey, Illinois. THEODORE O. CUT RIGHT, Attorney at Law, Toledo, Illinois. DEAN DYER, dairy farmer, Logan, Ohio. FOREST ARNOLD, teach er in Martinsville Unit, 409 East Adams Street, Casey, Illinois KATHLEEN HAYES BERTINO, owner of Sunnyland Food Market, 16 West Washington Street, Joliet, 111. CLINTON OUTRIGHT, Effingham County Farm Adviser, Effingham, Illinois. BYRON DAVIDSON. teacher of Industrial Arts, Covington, Kentucky. DOROTHY McGINNESS ENGLISH, wife of employee of Ettlebrick Shoe Co., Cumberland, Casey, Illinois. six Staff of 1925 HELEN SQUIRES FOS TER, wife of dentist, East Main Street, Casey, Illinois. ORRAN REACH, farmer, Rose Hill, Illinois. MARGARET PIERSON MORGAN, wife of teacher for the Beldon Manufacturing Company, Cary, Illinois. HELEN SPENCE ORN-DORFF, truck driver, Greenup, Illinois. RUTH EMERICK GLAS BY, accompanist, 9534 Leamington Avenue, Skokie, Illinois, (no photo). MARION JONES GE NERO, owner of G. and G. Metal Spinning Co., 1825 South Lawndale, Indianapolis, Indiana, (no photo). HALBERT H. HIGHFILL, Rep. of the Operating Engineers, A m e r i can Federation of Labor, 501 Vorhees Avenue, Terre Haute, Indiana. LENNE E. LAMB, opera tor Shell Oil Company, Jerseyville, Illinois. RUTH KITE MABBET, Western Union Operator, Waukegan, Illinois. FERNE MEEKER WALK ER. Librarian, Odell Public Library, Odell, Illinois. RUBY OR N I) ORFF WISELY (deceased), Moline, Illinois. SEVEN History of the 1925 Flame Mrs. Mary Emrich Van Buren was the sponsor of the 1925 Flame. A letter was written to her sometime ago; the following paragraphs are taken from her reply. “The work of helping to introduce The Flame to the student body of Casey Township High School, as it was then called, was one of my happiest experiences there as a teacher. We had long and exciting sessions. Everyone was helpful and eager. Amateurs that we were, we nevertheless went right ahead so that finally when the last galley had been proofed, cut and spaced, the last glossy print pasted in place, and the dummy sent on its way, we waited breathlessly for word from the engravers. When the message came, it was better than our wildest dreams for it was that our work was the best that had come to the engravers for a long time; nothing had to be changed, everything was in perfect order and we were assured an early delivery of “our first Flames.” “I know you have gone a long way from that first Flame but I doubt if any staff or sponsors can ever equal the enthusiasm and the earnest effort that was put into the first edition. Good luck to you now. You have my very best wishes for a successful commemorative number and I hope you have a world of fun doing it!” Twenty-five years ago the question was asked, “Why don’t we have an annual?” It was discussed among various groups and finally voted on by the senior class. The vote received an affirmative answer and the faculty began choosing the staff. What will the theme be? Who will draw the pictures? What will we name the annual? These and many more questions went through the minds of our 1925 staff members. A contest was held to decide upon a suitable name for the annual. Anyone in the school could enter. Each student was to submit a name giving a plausible reason for its selection. Byron Davidson submitted the winning name of “Flame.” Since Helen Squires was Editor-in-Chief, it was only natural that her father should volunteer his artistic talent. W. H. Squires, Sr., who was quite an artist, drew all the pictures for the 1925 Flame. The chief drawing was a flaming torch laying on its side. This picture occurred at the top of each page throughout the book. Another clever drawing, in two parts, pictured young people running to a rural school; and, the high school graduates coming from the commencement exercises. Let’s take a look at the 1925 school calendar, listing events pertaining to the Flame: September 16—voted to have an annual. October 8—staff met for the first time. February 3—gave speeches before assembly . . . started sale of Flames. February 12—sale among classes ended. March 24—sale ended to public today. A very interesting plan was executed to boost the sale of annuals. A contest was held among the classes to determine which class would purchase the most annuals. It was a close tie, but the freshmen were victorious by two yearbooks. Although the 1925 Flame has experienced many years of progress and changes, the first Flame still contains many good points that are hard to exceed. Thus, we pay tribute to the 1925 Flame, its staff members, and sponsors. EIGHT Administration MR. D. F. WINTERS The Casey Community Unit Schools have now been in progress as a unit for two years. Much of the organizing and planning has been done by the superintendent, Mr. D. F. Winters. By his untiring efforts, we have seen the schools grow and become better in many respects. Mr. Wetzel has been with Casey Community High School for two years. Soft-voiced with forceful meanings serving as both principal and teacher. He ranks very high throughout the student body and is not only known for his fairness, but also for his humor and likeability. MR. B. E. WETZEL TEN Faculty Don Boyer, Agriculture University of Illinois, B.S. John K. Brian, Chemistry, General Science, Physics Eastern Illinois State, B.S. Boh Collom, Biology, Ass’t Coach University of Illinois, B.S. Wichita University George B. Cortelyou, Mathematics, General Science Eastern Illinois State. B.S. University of Illinois Eugene C. Gordon, Industrial Arts Eastern Illinois State, Diploma. J. O. Hawkins, Music Indiana Central College B. of Music Maurine Johnson, Mathematics James Millikin University, A.B. University of Illinois, A.M. University of Colorado Ruth Lindsey, History, English Indiana State Teachers College, B.S. University of Illinois, M.S. ELEVEN Faculty Jean Main, Homemaking University of Illinois, B.A. Eleanor Markwell, Homemaking University of Illinois, B.S. Marguerite Myers, English Illinois Wesleyan Indiana State, B.S. Charles W. Puff, Commercial Indiana State Teachers College, B.S., M.S. Doris J. Raney, Speech, Spanish Lyons Township Junior College, A.A. University of Illinois University of Minnesota, B.S. Northwestern Elizabeth Runge, Physical Education Lindenwood College, B.S. Murray State Teachers University of Minnesota Emily Shiels, Latin, English, Library University of Illinois, B.S. Illinois State Normal University Northwestern University Eastern M. R. Tedrick, Coach, U. S. History Eastern Illinois State, B.S. TWELVE Faculty Ava Marie Tingley, Speech Correction Illinois State Normal University University of Illinois, A.B. B. E. Wetzel, Principal, Commercial University of Illinois, B.S. and M.S. Norma Smith, School Secretary Mildred Tyler, R.N. Mr. Watts, Custodians Mr. Fasig Mr. Hoyt THIRTEEN Board of Education Left to right: Charles Gobin, Olin Burnett, Theron Elliott, Earl Hensiek, James Lee, Donald Montgomery, Dallas Miller. Bus Drivers Left to right: E. J. Beckwith, John Engish, Arthur Biggs, Howard Hawker, Marcel Ragon, Fred Carlen, Loyal Hall, Harry Ping (not photographed). FOURTEEN Seniors Senior Officers MAURICE ASHLEY President LaDORA CARLEN Treasurer JIM ABRAHAM Vice-President WANDA HUDSON Secretary SIXTEEN Seniors Jim Abraham Football 1,2,3,4: Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council 1,3,4; Vice-President 3; Photo Club 3,4: President 4. Betty Ashby F.H.A. 1,4. Maurice Ashley Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4: Track 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3; Male Quartet 1,2,3; Photo Club 3; Student Council 1,2,3,4; President 3,4: Honor Roll 1,2,3. Robert Ballinger Transfer 4: Football 4; Basketball 4. Maurice Beasley Jeannine Beeson Choir 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Broadcaster 1,2,3,4; Flame 4; Junior Class Play 3; Queen 4; Speech Club 1,2,4. Frank Bensley F.F.A. 2,3,4; Track 2; Photo Club 2,3. Bennie Biggs Football Manager 2; Basketball Manager 2; Track 2. SEVENTEEN Seniors Laurel Bline G.A.A. 1,3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Choir 1,2,3; Speech Club 4. Harriett Brooke F.H.A. 2,3,4; Speech Club 1,2,4; G.A.A. 1,2,4; President 4; Photo Club 2,3; Choir 1. Alfred Brosman Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3; Photo Club 3. Bob Brown Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1; Student Council 2. Effie Buchanan G.A.A. 3; Speech Club 2,4; Broadcaster 1,3,4; Flame 4; Pep Band 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1; Honor Roll 1,2,3. Lucy Burris G.A.A. 2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 4; Band 1. La Dora Carlen G.A.A. 1,2,3; Broadcaster 1,2; F.H.A. 2,3; Student Council 4; Queen Attendant 4. Bobby Coiner Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; F.F.A. 3,4. EIGHTEEN Seniors Caroline Cramer Band 1,2; Choir 1,2,4; Speech Club 1,2,4; Broadcaster 1,2,4; Student Council 2; Flame 4; Honor Roll 1,2. Eugene Cramer F.F.A. 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,4; Pep Band 2,3,4; Tennis 3,4; Basketball 1,2. Donnie Decker Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 4. Maxine Delp Iola Dillier Broadcaster 4; Speech Club 4; F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2. Dolores Eck Choir 1,2,3; Speech Club 2,4; Class Play 2,3; Cheerleader 1,3,4. Delbert Elliott Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2; Track Manager 1,2; Photo Club 3,4; Flame 4; Honor Roll 1,2,3. Bob Ferren Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1; Football 1; Pep Band 3,4. NINETEEN Seniors Ralph Fitch, Jr. Band 1,2,3.4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Male Quartet 3. Cassic Freeland Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4: Speech Club 1,2; Queen Attendant 4; Broadcaster 4. Don Freeman Transfer 4; Band 4; Choir 4. Charles Gaddis Football 3,4: Basketball 1,3; Tennis 1,2, 3,4; Band 1,2,3; Speech Club 1,2,4; Photo Club 3,4. Jane Gilbert F.H.A. 1,2; G.A.A. 1,2; Choir 1. Gerald Griffith Junior Class Play 3; Football Manager 1,2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1,2,3,4; Track Manager 1,2,3,4. Arden Hamilton Broadcaster 2,3,4; Class Play 2,3; Cheerleader 1,3.4; G.A.A. 1. Marilyn Harris Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 4; Queen Attendant 4; Junior Class Play 3; Student Council 3; Speech Club 1,2,4; G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Flame 4; Honor Roll 1,2,3. TWENTY Seniors Wendell Hickox F.F.A. 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2. Barbara Hills F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Director 3; Broadcaster 1,2,4; Speech Club 2,4; Honor Roll 2. Mickey Hitt Football 2.3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Tennis 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; Speech Club 1,2; Band 1; Broadcaster 1; Photo Club 3. Richard Howe Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,4. Wanda Hudson Library Staff 2; Broadcaster 2,3,4; Asst. Editor 3; Editor 4; Flame 4; Speech Club 2,4; Student Council 4; Vice-President 4; Honor Roll 1. Dale Huisinga Football 2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 2,3,4; Student Council 3. John Kihler Track 1,4; Speech Club 4. Robert Kusternian Band 1,2; Football 2,3,4; Track 1. TWENTY-ONE Seniors Allen Laymon F.F.A. 1,2,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,3; Pep Band 3,4; Speech Club 4; Junior Class Play 3; Tennis 3,4. Arthur Level Transfer 2; Speech Club 2,4; Junior Class Play 3; Photo Club 3,4; Flame 3,4; Co-Editor 4; Broadcaster 4. Lyle Nash F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. Joan Owen Flame 4. Donna Ray G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Queen Attendant 4; Speech Club 4. John Richardson F.F.A. 1,2,4; Track 2. Marilyn Richardson Band 1,2,3,4; Choir 1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1; G. A.A. 1,2,3,4; Broadcaster 4. Bette Iiittcr Choir 1,2,3; Speech er 4. Club 2,4; Broadcast- TWENTY-TWO Seniors Martha Scott G.A.A. 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2; Speech Club 4. Jean Sidwell Transfer 3; Band 3,4; F.H.A. 3,4; Flame 3,4; Co-Editor 4; Speech Club 4; Junior Class Play 3. John Simms F.F.A. 1,2,4; Track 2,3,4. Marilyn Snedeker Transfer 4; G.A.A. 1,2,4; Choir 1,2; F.H. A. 1; Speech Club 4; Drum Major 4. Lois Snider F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Flame 4. Fern Tutewiler F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Broadcaster 3,4; Flame 4. Joanne Ulrey Speech Club 4. Clara Yealick F.H.A. 1,4. TWENTY-THREE Class of '50 We are like unto a river, In a quiet little stream, We entered from the tributaries, And floated like a dream. We entered the source as freshmen, And quietly, but with pain, Endured the sneers of seniors, For to complain would’ve been in vain. Just when the year was over, And each consoled his friend, That we were no longer freshmen, And the jeering now would end. We were sophies and pretty smart, Thinking we knew a lot, But Mr. Winters soon convinced us, We knew nothing—no matter what. Juniors we were then, and brilliant, Thinking we knew lots more, But Mrs. Tingley taught us, Grammar and English galore. Then we entered a branch as seniors, The place we had strived to reach; It does make one feel stately, As we eagerly grasp what they teach. We still have Winters with us, Who has piloted us through the years, And if he tells us we’re in the right, We know we need have no fears. I suppose the teachers one and all, Will be glad to see us leave, But if we could’ve chosen our way, Probably less knowledge we’d achieved. We now enter the rough sea, With more hardships to overcome, But we’ll keep tugging at the oars, And show people we aren’t so dumb. JOAN OWENS TWENTY-FOUR Juniors Eighty-two new students rushed into the school building on September 2, 1947. Some were short and some were tall, some thin, and some plump. But regardless of their size they were still the new freshmen who had registered at Casey High School. The officers elected during their freshman year were: Betty Orrell, president; Kenneth Comer, vice-president; Marian Shiels, secretary; Junior Bartholomew, treasurer. During this year Miss Lindsey and Mr. Gordon were appointed sponsors for the class. A considerable change took place in the freshmen as they registered for their sophomore year. Each one was proud to think that no longer would they be known as “green” freshmen, but full pledged sophomores. However, only seventy-five came back as sophomores in the fall of 1948. In the sophomore year Bill Savage was elected president of the class. Other officers were: Richard Comer, Kenneth Comer, and Wilma Briggs. As sophomores the class sponsored a St. Patrick dance and a hay ride. Sponsors this year were Mr. Brian and Mr. Cortelyou. 1949 found seventy-one students enrolled as juniors. This year proved to be a busy one for the class. Hard work plus good ideas brought the class the prize for the winning float of the Homecoming Parade. “Lavender and Old Lace” proved to be a well produced play and brought to a close five weeks of hard work in practice. A long promised party finally found its way into the activities of this busy class. The English II teacher, Miss Myers, set a date for the party which was December 14th. The class presented to Miss Myers a gift consisting of a Sheaffer pen and pencil set. The biggest event of the year is the Junior and Senior Prom. Hard work this year is rewarded next year by a prom given for them. Everyone helped decorate the new gym and contributed ideas for a successful prom. Most students agree that the junior year in high school is the best year, and the juniors of 1949-1950 agree wholeheartedly. Lois Ripstra. Richard Comer. Front How, left to right: Mary Ellen Douglas. Lois Ripstra. Edith Strange. Veryl Griffith, Betty Matheny. Norma Simpson. Loren Swick, Wilma Fain. Seeond How: Mr. Cortelyou (Sponsor). Freddy lc ey. Wanda Poe. Natalie Hutchings. Wilma Briggs. Evelyn Cummins. Elberta Carver. Maudeline Spencer, Minerva Inskeep, Mr. Boyer (Sponsor). Back How: Karrell Hills.' Gerald Gibbs. Bill Maxey, Donald Carl. Keith Dunn. Richard Knecht. Kenneth Comet Scott Miller, Wallace Wright. Harold Taggart. TWENTY-SIX Juniors Front Row, ■••ft to right: Vera Miller, Roberta Adkins. Beverly Reedy, Marian Shlels. Loreda Carlen, Jo Ann Barkley. Jeannine Owen. Second Row: Ann Davidson, Anita Williams, Betty Orrell, Mary Ann McGIbeny. Betty Umbarger. Verna Winn. Baek How: Lee Shanks. Nell Handley. Eddie Phillips, Max Outright. Junior Bartholomew, Thomas Grissom, Richard Cross, Gail Blankcnbeker. Front How: left to right: Bernice Van Houten. Anita Hopkins. Shirley Shawver, Shirley Carson. Eileen Thompson. Myrna Applegate. Marilyn Knect. Mary Ann Cox. Second How: Garford Mauk, Bill Savage, Mary Finney, Ann Gaddis, Donna Montgomery. Dica Blankenbeker. Bernard Howe. Lee Mitchell. Back Row: Carl Smith. William Coleman. Allen Newlln. Richard Comer, Fred Mann, David Winters, Duane Ritter, James Hopkins. Jerry Niles. TWENTY-SEVEN Sophomores Front Row, loft to rl cht: Roy Swim, Tommy Glldewell, Mary Brothers, Blaine Klmberlln, Martha June Neal. Rosemarie Brosman. Lloyd Athey. Seeond Row: Mr. Puff (Sponsor . I«arry Easton. .1 Howe Montgomery, Loretta Smith. Nancy Pleasants, Borden a Richardson, Sandy Williams. Mrs. Shlels (Sponsor). Back Row: Paul Kinney. Charles Swln-ford, Russell Simms. Ivan Patrick, Robert Zakowski. Jack Simpson. Jerry Walters. Joe Walters. Richard Shore. Ann-uml I .off redo. Front Row, left to riKht: Doris Perisho, Carolyn Comer, Opal Leohr, Sharon Chapman. Doris Hawker, Wandalie Green. Erma McCrorv, Shirley Gardner. Verla Edington. Second Row: Jean Cox. Irene McSchooler, Betty Leohr, Roberta Martin, Shirley Beeson, Gwendolyn Gross. Helen Hopper. AI gene Hudson, Shirley Timmons, Naomi Lamb. Lillian Morey. Back Row: Eugene Kemper. Jack Brooke, Robert Ahlstrom. Cassius Bcnsley, Robert Graham, John Galey. Jim Jones Gordon McElwaln, Keith Watlleworth TWENTY-EIGHT Sophomores The year 1948 holds many memories for the sophomore class. At this time, a group of 96 students entered the buildings of Casey Community High School with much awe and timidity. After the usual “freshman initiation,” they became full-fledged members of the high school. Under the sponsorship of Mrs. Tingley and Mr. Boyer, the freshman class held several parties. The present enrollment of the sophomore class is 84. Their sponsors are Mrs. Shiels and Mr. Puff. The highlight of their activities this year was a Christmas dance, which was given for the student body and faculty. President THE CLASS OFFICERS ARE: Maurine Harris Vice-President • • • • • • • Shirley Beeson Secretary • • • • • • Roberta Martin Treasurer • •••••• Jack Anderson Front How, left to right: Lela Shobe. Mary Short. Mary Kusterman. Mary Lou Rhoades, Linda I-rfteey. Helen Lee. Sue Km rich. Muurinc Harris. Second How: Mary Adkins. Juanita Swope. Laura Doty, Patricia I’lrev. Clarice Brandenburg. Kileen Weir. Theresa Gurley. Shirley Goodwin. Wilma Sldwell. Vlneta Klliott, Joyce VanDyke. Third How: Kay Garothers. Dorothy Baird. Donald Ault. Jimmy Williams. Iris Schlver. Clark Burnett. James Ixigue. Mae Klmberlln. Back How: Kenneth Kibler, Bob Bell. Howard Ramsey, Jack Anderson, Bob Simpson. TWENTY-NINE Freshmen The freshman class of Casey Community High School is composed of eighty-seven students, under the sponsorship of Mr. J. O. Hawkins and Miss Doris Raney. Soon after school began, these students were formally initiated at the annual Freshman Stunt Day, which is sponsored by the Student Council. In this initiation, each freshman participated in a stunt program presented before the school assembly. In November, the class chose from its ranks four students to serve not only as class officers, but as its representatives on the Student Council as well. The officers chosen were: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Russell Cutright Maurice Harris Jerry Abraham Lynn Williams front Kow, left to right: Connie Tutcwihr, Phyllis Shawver. Karon Sullivan, Shirley Stull. Wanda Stewart. Elizabeth Kagon, Nancy Shields. Joyce Savage, Boh Williams. Second Itow: Miss Haney (Sponsor), Eugene Wallis. Violet Yea-lick, Beulah Wilson. Louise Thompson. Hose Simpson. Anna Mae Part low. Roberta Stout. Martha Winkler. Sharleen Shafer, Mr. Hawkins (Sponsor). Back How: Ivan Ritter. William Richardson, Victor Taggart, Sterling Pnderwood-Robert Swearingen, Denver Smith. Richard Short, Dean Swick, Lynn Williams. Richard Perry. THIRTY Fresh men Front Row, left to rlfflit: man. Patricia Luke. Pats , . ... J � � .in -. nail. June Hrissoin Puri v w . .. —.....................“«rv. i aomi iiart- ■ a liiHkeep. Hilda Johnson. Ann (lard. l onna Oraml Dolor. « K , . £,M’w,ul ( «w: Roberta Lamb. Russell Mauk. Dark Row: Richard llandley, Cary Kramer lark il. M m, h .1 i 1 onn4M,y Norma Kelly. David M(Schooler, Carl Harris Maurice Harris. Elwood Kemper. Kdward ihreH. Kicha,,| l.aymon. Charles Hills. Ronald Morris. Don luVnJley. Front Row, left to ri«ht: Jerry Abraham, Carson Brandenburg. Carol Bradford. Phyllis Collins. Myrna Estes. Mary Estes. Bevery ('onier. Suzle Chrysler. Doyle Connelly. Buddy Burris. Second Row: Donnie Finney. yrena rnmpton, B -i -nice Brandenburg. Norma Elliott. Evelyn Fox. Marie Endres. Joanne Coiner. Treva Blankenbeker. Wayne Ih(-wer Back Kow: Velma Edwards. Russell Outright. Jim Emrlch. I e Callahan. Bob Beabout. Kenneth Briggs, Eddie Brown. 1 hyllls Duvall. Raymond Darling. THIRTY-ONF Work and Play Drudgery! Freshman Exams! THIRTY-TWO One-Two-Three-Four Ummmm! Good! Flame Front Row, left to Caroline Cramer, Jean Sid well. Miss Myers (Sponsor), Art Level. Effie Buchanan. Second Row: Fern Tutewlkr, I,o1n Snider. Marilyn Harris, Wanda Hudson, Lois Kipsira. Back Row: Joan Owen, Delbert Elliott, Richard Comer, Jeannine Beeson. FLAME STAFF Miss Myers, Sponsor. For twenty-five years each senior class has published a Flame which has recorded for the student body the many activities of the year. The Flame Staff is chosen by the Junior Cadets and the sponsor through the merits of the student. Each member of the Flame staff is expected to contribute, in the way of writing, some part of the Flame. This work in turn is compiled by the editors and the sponsor into what is technically called a dummy. The dummy, consisting of pictures and typewritten articles, are sent to the publisher, printed, sewed, and bound and hence back to Casey High for distribution. THE STAFF Co-Editors.............................Art Level, Jean Sidwell Business Manager.....................................Wanda Hudson Art Editor........................................Jeannine Beeson Sports Editor......................................Delbert Elliott Society Editors . Effie Buchanan, Marilyn Harris, Caroline Cramer Calendar......................................................Joan Owens Typists............................. Lois Snider, Fern Tutewiler Junior Cadets..........................Lois Ripstra, Dick Comer —WANDA HUDSON. thirty-four Broadcaster Front How, left to riRht: Caroline Cramer. Jeannlnc Re. eon. Helen Hopper. Minerva Innkeep. Barbara Hill . Edith Strange. Seeoml How: Fern Tutewiler. Bette Hitter. Wanda Hudson. Mr. Puff (Sponsor). Marian Shiels. Effie Buchanan. Cassle Freeland. Bark Row: Arden Hamilton. Ann Davidson, Art I vel. Marilyn Richardson. Iola Oilier. BROADCASTER Mr. Puff, Sponsor. Students of Casey High School who are interested in newspaper writing may join the staff of the Broadcaster where they are given an opportunity to express themselves. Although no journalism class is offered, the students, nevertheless, acquire valuable experience in reporting athletic contests, class news, and everyday school activities. At the close of the school year the editor for the succeeding year is chosen by the members of the staff. The editor then chooses his assistants from among the members to help with the publishing of the paper. The editor and the staff, with the assistance of the sponsor, issue the Broadcaster once every six weeks. In addition to affording students an opportunity to get practice in news gathering and writing, the Broadcaster promotes greater interest and closer companionship between the students and faculty by publishing articles concerning all. THE STAFF Editor....................................................Wanda Hudson Co-Editor..............................................Marian Shiels Secretary-Treasurer.....................................Caroline Cramer Art Editor..............................................Jeannine Beeson Typists.............................Marilyn Richardson, Cassie Freeland Iola Dillier, and Barbara Hills THIRTY-FIVE —MARILYN HARRIS. Work and Play “Do We Look Like This?” THIRTY-SIX Student Council Front How, left to right: Jack Anderson, I«a Dora Carton, Wanda lludNon. Mias Johnson (Sponsor), Shirley Beeson, Moo Ashley. Second How: Jim Abraham, Roberta Martin, Wilma Briggs, IX) red a Carlen. Maurino Harris, Jerry Abraliam. Buck How: Morris Harris, Russell Cutright, Junior Bartholomew. Kenneth Comer, Lynn Williams STUDENT COUNCIL Miss Johnson, Sponsor. Student participation in school government is widely recognized as an important part of school activities. The Student Council has for twenty-eight years been a vital part of the administration of Casey Community High School. The members truly are representatives of their respective classes. When the class officers are elected, they automatically become members of the Student Council. Last year the Student Council amended their constitution, providing for the four officers of each class to choose a fellow classmate each six weeks to serve as a temporary member. Under the experienced guidance of Miss Maurine Johnson, who has been faculty adviser for eleven years, the organization has sponsored numerous activities. Each spring the Student Council holds Good Will Day. All eighth graders come in from the country schools and are escorted to various freshman classes, to help them get acquainted with the school and faculty. In the fall, these same students are given an official welcome to C. C. H. S. on Freshman Frolic Day. The members of Student Council plan stunts in which all the freshmen participate. Committees appointed by the Student Council made Homecoming activities a success. The election of the queen, the decoration of the gym, the parade, and the dance were planned by the committees. The officers of the Student Council are: President..............................................Maurice Ashley Vice-President......................................... Wanda Hudson Secretary-Treasurer....................................Shirley Beeson —MARILYN HARRIS THIRTY-EIGHT Honor Rol The high goal for which we strive, is the honor roll. It is a mythical ambition which will prove to the person himself, and to other people, their scholastic ability. This ability will also be used in future life in solving everyday problems. It is not any too easy to be on the honor roll each six weeks. It not only takes brain power and concentration, but perseverance. This year, the honor roll is well represented by all of the classes. High honors are awarded to the stqdents who have shown their scholastic ability for making all A’s for each six weeks. To the students making 3 A’s and 1 B, or 2 A’s and 2 B’s, honors are awarded. Students who are on the honor roll both semesters, are awarded scholastic letters at the end of the term. There were forty-three on the honor roll the first semester. —ARTHUR LEVEL. l-'ront llow, left to right: Londa Carton, Doris Perisho. Anita Hopkins. Veryl Griffith, Marilyn Harris. Lucy Burris. Doloros Krk. Phyllis ('ollins, IBever.v Comer, Naomi Hartman, Wanda Hudson, Nancy Shlel . Second Row: Bffie Buchanan. Betty Orrell. Wanda I � e Poe. Dorothy Baird. Mario fCndres. Norma Klliott. Helen Hopper. Both I’lrey. Juanita Swope. Wilma Briggs, Bdlth Strange, Mary Ann McGlheny. Third Kow: Connie Tutewllor, Dick Comer. Jean Sidwell. Marilyn Hichardson, Maurice Ashley. Arthur Level. Barbara Hills. Paul Finney, Don Hopkins. Shirley ('arson Those absent in the picture: Caroline Cramer. Gerald Griffith. l.ols Blpstra. Bill Savage. Shlrl- v Beeson. Clarice Brandenburg. Jean Cox. Doris Hawker, and Shariene Shafer. THIRTY.NINE Future Homemakers of America Front Row, l« ft to right: Lola Shobe, Lucy Burris, Sandy Williams. Martha .Iun - Neal. Rosemarie Brosman, Borden a Richardson. Joyce Savag« Mary Kusterman. Swoml Row: June Grissom. Marilyn Kneoht. Betty Ashby. Phyllis Shawver, Patricia Luke, Betty Matheny, Theresa Gurley, Be very Comer. Mary Short Third Row: Roberta Adkins. Phyllis Coiiins. Shirley Stull, Joanne Comer, Clarice Brandenburnr. Velma Edwards. Sue Emrich. Wanda Stewart. Mau-rine Harris. Karen Sullivan. Mrs. Markwell (Sponsor). Fourth Row: Mary Adkins. Betty I -ohr. Phyllis Devall, Eileen Weir, Bernice Brandenburg. Shirley Timmons, Opal Lcohr. Violet Yeallck. Nancy Shields. Buck Row: Louls Thompson. Loretta Smith. Lorene Swick. Doris Hawker. Naomi I,amb. Evelyn Fox. Marie Endres. Kay Carothers. Roberta Martin. Wanda Johnson. Ann Davidson. Clara Yeallck. Ix� ls Snider. F. H. A. Mrs. Markwell, Sponsor. The Casey Chapter of the Future Homemakers of America with its membership of one hundred and eighteen girls had a very successful year. As a part of the National organization we try to observe our eight purposes which are: 1. To promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of Home-making. 2. To emphasize the importance of worthy home membership. 3. To encourage democracy in home and community life. 4. To work for good home and family life for all. 5. To promote international good will. 6. To foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life. FORTY Future Homemakers of (Continued) America 7. To provide wholesome individual and group recreation. 8. To further interest in home economics. In relation to these, one of our projects was the adoption of a foreign homemaking class. We sent them foods, materials, and school supplies which they used in their homemaking classes. During the National F. H. A. week we took a census of the town, which determined the number of pre-school children in Casey. This project was done at the request of the Board of Education. Another activity was the Degrees Tea, which was a program for the girls and their mothers, honoring the girls who received their Junior Homemakers Degree. Responsible committees were in charge of the program. —FERN TUTEWILER. Front How, left to right: Harriet Brooke. Wilma Briggs. Natalie Hutchings. Jean Sidwoll. Vineta Elliott. Barbara Hills. I� reda Carlen, Shirley Carson. Second How: Dolores Kennedy. Marian Shlels. Vera Miller, Norma Kelly. Wanda Hall, Dica Blankenbeker. Suzie Chrysler. Erma McCrory. Shirley Gardner, Verla Edington. Fern Tutewiler. Third Row: Ann Gaddis, Roberta Kuhn, Myrna Estes, Hose Simpson, Treva Blankenbeker, Carol Bradford, Bot erta Stout. Nancy Pleasants, Elaine Klmberlin. Linda I acey, Irene McSchooler. Lillian Morey. Mrs. Markwell (Sponsor). Fourth How: Naomi Hartman, Donna Kay, Iwiurel Bline, Elberta Carver. Iris Schiver. Wilma Fain. Donna Orand, Myrna Applegate, Dorothy Baird, Shirley Goodwin. Jeannlne Owen. Mary Ann Cox. Back How: Mary Estes. Cyrina Crampton, Beulah Wilson, Gwendolyn Gross, Maudellne Spencer, Patricia Ulrey. Juanita Swope, Algene Hudson, Helen Hopper, Minerva Inskeep, Wilma Sldwell, Sharleen Shafer, Jean Cox. Joyce Van Dyke. FORTY-ONE Future Farmers of America l-'ront Kow: l« fl to right: Scott Mllh-r, Frank Benaloy. Klohard Kn«- ht, Mr. Boy r (Sponsor), Kenneth Humor. Alien Lnyinon. Dale lluislngii Second Kow: Ponnle Tuiewihr. Donnie Finney. Keith Wattleworth. Jim Jones, ('lark Burnell. Bail Hlankenlmkcr. Ituaaell Mauk. William Klehardaoti. Boh Williams, Wayne Brewer, l«oyd Alloy. Buddy Burris. 'third Kow: Bernard Howe, Dee Shanks. KI wood Kemper. Bill Maxev, Kddh- Brown. Harold Taggart, Kugene Plainer. Kichard Shore, Boh Comer, Kugon - Kump.t. Dean Swlck. lonrth Kow: l yie Nash. Rieliard Howe. Itiehard I aymon. Robert Swearingen. Denver Smith. Victor Taggart. Jerry Walters, Ivan Patrick. John Richardson. Freddy McVey. Hack Kow: Wendell Hlckox, Passius Bensley. Jim I.ogu Russell Simms. Howard Ramsey. Harford Mauk, John Simms. Max ( utright. Kddle Phillips. Joe Walters. John Haley. F. F. A. Mr. Boyer, Sponsor. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agricultural leadership, operation, and citizenship. The Casey Chapter under the leadership of their sponsor, Mr. Boyer, has done, and is doing, a great deal to further these purposes. The F. F. A. members each have a project such as livestock and crops. These projects may be a 5-acre plot of corn, a litter of pigs, a veal calf, and many other acceptable projects. Each member does everything in the caring for or raising of his project. In this way they learn the actual problems connected with farming—good farming. In keeping these projects they learn to keep records showing just where they stand on a profit and loss basis. OFFICERS President . . . . . Scott Miller Vice-President Frank Bensley Secretary Richard Knecht Treasurer . . . . . Kenny Comer Sentinel . . . . . Dale Huisinga Reporters Jr. Sidwell, Allen Laymon —DELBERT ELLIOTT. FORTY-TWO Girls' Athletic Association I rout How, left to right: Lola Shobe. Shirley Shawvcr, Violet Y.allck, Anita Williams. Marilyn HU liarduon. MIhh Hungo (Sponsor). Harriett Brooke. Jeannine Boohoii. Irene McSehoolcr, Wilma Fain, Mary Finney. Seeond Row: Ber-(Icna. Richardson, Jean Cox, Rose Marie Brosman. Marilyn Snedeker, Norma Kelly. Wamla Hall Karen Sullivan. Ann Caddis. Very I Orifflth. Bevery Comer. Nancy Shields. Shirley Gardner. Susie Chrysler. Krma McCrory. Naomi Hartman, Anna Partlow. Third How: Killian Morey, Bernice VanHouten. Joan Barkley. Edith Strange. Evelyn Fox. Elizabeth Ragon. Myrna Estes, Guyla Inskeep. Treva Blankenbeker. Joanne Comer, Roberta Kuhn. Donna Grand. Myrna Applegate, Lucy Burris, Mary Estes. Fourth How: Betty Fmbarger. Mary Ann Cox. Iris Schlver, Phyllis Derail. Dorothy Baird, Loredn Carlen, I iurel Bllne. Kay Carothera, M a urine Harris, Sue Emrlch, Norma Ellltt, Helen lae. Marilyn Harris, Cassie Freeland. Shirley Carson. Buck Row: Dolores Kennedy. Gwendolyn Gross, Minerva Inskeep. Doris Hawker, Marian Shields. Maud line Spencer. Donna Ray. Shirley Beeson. Roberta Martin. Norma Simpson. Shur-leen Shafer. Wilma Sidwell. Vineta Elliott. Barbara Hills. Evelyn Cummins. Algene Hudson, Ann Davidson. G. A. A. Miss Runge. Sponsor. The Girls’ Athletic Association is a state-wide organization. The purpose of G. A. A. is to (besides providing opportunity to release excess energy) build better citizens by building better personalities, stronger characters, and promoting the highest ideas of good sportsmanship. After the new members underwent the woes of the traditional G. A. A. initiation day, they were formally initiated by being presented to the sponsor, Miss Runge, at S formal candlelight service. Tea and cake were served to all mothers present. Each summer, several members are sent to a G. A. A. camp for a week where they participate in various sports and athletics. The organization does not approve of inter-scholastic games, but once a year many of the members are sent to the district play day, where they and members of other schools choose teams and play basketball, softball, volleyball, and soccer. This year’s officers of the G. A. A. were: President ..... Vice-President .... Secretary ..... Treasurer ..... Roll Checkers .... Harriet Brooke Marilyn Richardson Jeannine Beeson Anita Williams Kay Carothers, Edith Strange —MARILYN HARRIS. FORTY-THREE Choir Front Row. left to right: Shirley Gardner. Karen Sullivan. Nancy Pleaaanta, Pliyllla Colllna. Marilyn Harrla. Ix ul� o Thompson. Theresa Gurley. Bevery Comer. Betty Matheny. Mary Finney. Nancy Shields. Suzle Chrysler. Second Row: Berdena Richardson. Bernice Van Houten, Sue Kmrich. Eileen Weir. Iris Sehiver. Jeannine Beeson, .loyee Van Dyke. Shirley Beeson. Wilma Fain. Eileen Thompson. Caroline Cramer. Third Row: l.ucy Burris. Edith Strange, Verna Winn, Mary Ellen Douglas. Wilma Sklwell. David Winters, Duane Ritter. Jeannine Owen, Betty Orrell. I.oretta Smith. Marilyn Richardson. Mary Ann McGIbeny. Cassie Freeland. Buck Row: Scott Miller. Bill Coleman. Allen New-Hn. Don Ault. Jimmy Dean Williams. Micky Hitt, Jimmy Hopkins. Donald Decker, Donald Freeman. Paul Finney, Ralph Fitch, Eugene Cramer. CHOIR Mr. Hawkins, Sponsor. The mixed a capella choir of Casey Community High School is composed of forty-five students under the capable direction of Mr. J. O. Hawkins. Several public appearances were made by the choir during the year. On December 18, a program of Christmas and sacred music was presented at the Methodist church. The annual Spring Choir Concert was given in May, and featured several solos as well as choral music of all types. An outstanding feature of the season was the Eastern Illinois Choral Festival held at Robinson, December 10. Six hundred students from sixteen schools participated in this brilliant musical spectacle. Maynard Clein, director of the Department of Music of the University of Michigan, was the guest conductor of the festival. Mr .Hawkins and the choir members have combined talent and strenuous daily rehearsing to produce one of the outstanding choral groups in this region. —CAROLINE CRAMER FORTY-FOUR Band This year, as every year there were two bands. One was a marching band with forty-eight members, and the other was a concert band with forty-six members. At the football games the marching band performed various drills between halves. The band also took its customary place at the head of the Homecoming Parade. The concert band made its first appearance at the first home basketball game. It provided musical entertainment at each basketball game and was one of five high school bands to present the annual band festival. This concert was held at Casey on April 21, and was directed by Nilo Hovey, Director of Bands at Jordan Conservatory in Indianapolis, Indiana. A great deal of ensemble and solo work was done by band members for presentation at school functions and as practice for local downtown clubs. Many of these numbers were used in the tryouts for scholarship to the Egyptian Music Camp. —EFFIE BUCHANAN. Front Kow. left to right: Helen l,ee, Wilma Sldwell. Linda I-ar.y, Marilyn Knecht. Wandalle (!reen. Sharon Chapman. Shirley Gardner, Jean Sldwell. Seeond Kow: Betty Matheny, Natalie Hutchings. Cassie Freeland. Betty Orrell. Jean- nine Owen, Mary Ellen Douglas, Ralph Fitch. Mary Ann McGlbeny. Maudollne Spencer. Joyce VanDyke. Minerva Ins-keep. j ouise Thompson. Third Kow: Donald Freeman, Bob Fcrren. Nancy Shields. Norma Elliott. J. Howe Montgomery, Armand Is ffredo, Maurlne Harris. Donald Decker, Eileen Thompson, Paul Finney. Bevery Comer. Dorothy Baird. Doris Hawker, Sue Emrlch. Marilyn Harris. Hawk Kow: Phyllis Collins. David Winters. Marilyn Snedeker. Suzie Chrysler. Karen Sullivan. Wilma Briggs. Duane Bitter. Allen I«aymon, Eugene Cramer, Charles Swlnford. Donald Carl. Anita Williams, Shirley Beeson. Sharleen Shaffer, Effie Buchanan. Marilyn Richardson. FORTY-FIVE Majorettes Anita Williams Suzie Chrysler Shirley Beeson Marilyn Snedeker Pep Band Front Row, loft to right: Eugene Cramer. Charles Swlnford. Second Row: Wilma Briggs. Nancy Shields. Mary Ann Me-Glbeny, Marilyn Harris. Ralph Fitch. Effie Buchanan. Jean Sidwell. Back Row: Eileen Thompson. Bob Ferren, David Winters. Donald Decker, Allen Laymon, Donald Freeman,Verna Winn. FORTY-SIX Varsity Cheerleaders Donna Ray Dolores Eck JoAnn Barkley Arden Hamilton Sandy Williams — Martha June Neal — Joyce Savage FORTY-SEVLN Speech Club Front Row. left to right: Donna Ray. Arthur Level, Mias Rftn.-y (Sponsor), JVunnlne BecMon. Caroline Cramer. Marilyn Harris. Second Row: Sharon Chapman. Anita Hopkins, Norma Elliott, Effle Buchanan, Wanda Hudson, lola DIIII,� r. Third Row: Susie Chrysler, Ann Gaddtx. Bette Ritter. Arden Hamilton. .Ban Sldwell, .1 «• Ann Barkley. Shirle Shawver, Lucy Burris. Martha Ix� u Scott. Phyllis Collins. Linda I acey. Fourth Row: Charles Gaddis. Dolores Eck. Joan I'lrcy. Mary Ann McGiheny. Ann Gat'd. Helen Hopper, Barbara Hills. Ann Davidson. Harriet Brooke, Sharleen Shafer, Scott Miller. Back Row: Bill Maxey. Wallace Wright. William Coleman. Allen Newlin, Fred Mann. Donald Decker, John Kibler, Allen Uymon, Kenneth Comer. David Winters. SPEECH CLUB Miss Raney. Sponsor. The Speech Club of Casey Community High School has taken an active part in the functions of the school this year. It provides entertainment for many of the activities around school, and for clubs about town, by presenting assembly programs, readings, plays, poetry, and debates. Its members have sponsored dances and provided stage shows. A highlight of the year was participation in the Eastern Illinois Speaking Festival at Effingham, January 14, 1950. Under the direction of Miss Doris Raney, the club, as it was absent from the extracurricular activities of last year, has been reorganized under the newly adopted name of Tepee Players. The club has given our students the opportunity to show their real dramatic ability. Officers of the year were: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Junior Sidwell Jeannine Beeson Caroline Cramer Arthur Level —JEANNINE BEESON, ARTHUR LEVEL. FORTY-EIGHT Photo Club “THE CLIK” Mr. Brian, Sponsor. A newly-organized club which was called the “Clik” was put into effect this year. Under the direction of Mr. J. B. Brian, the “Clik” promoted the interest in photography. It was required of all members to take, develop, and print their own pictures, throughout the year. Several contests were also held, in which many pictures were displayed. Meetings were held every second and fourth Wednesdays of the month. Officers of the year were: President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Jim Abraham Art Level Ann Gaddis . Delbert —ARTHUR LEVEL. Front Kow. left to right: Mr. Brian (sponsor). Kay Carothers, Roberta Kuhn. Ann Gaddis. Myrna Applegate. Donna Montgomery. Second Row: Marie Bndress. Norma Elliott. Joyce Van Dyke. Jo Ann Barkley. Back Kow: Bob Ahl-strom, Delbert Elliott, Art Level, Sterling Underwood, Charles Gaddis. Evelyn Cummins. FORTY-NINE Football Front How. left to ri� cli(: Eddie Brown. Clark Burnett. Bob Williams. Jerry Abraham. Gary Kramer. Jim Emrlrh, (Jordon McElwain, J. Howe Montgomery, Joe Walters. Jack Brooke. Ivan Patrick. Second How: Scott Miller. Kii8s -ll Gutrljcht. Bob Kustermun. Allen Xcwlin, Bob Brown. Mickey Hitt. Mr. Collom, Assistant ('oach; Mr. T«-drl k. Coach; Bob Ballinfr«-r, Moe Aahley, Dale Huisinfta. Richard Howe. Alfred Brosman, Gall Blankenbekcr. Third How: Wally Wrlifht. Jim Abraham. Delbert Elliott. Hill Coleman. Fred Mann. Junior Bartholomew. Jim Hopkins, Jim Williams. John Galcy, Jerry Kile . Charles Gaddis. Bob Simpson. Fourth How: Bill Savage. Manager: Jim Ia ku . Lee Mitchell. Cassius Bensley, Jack Simpson. Bob Beabout. Bob Graham, Ronnie Morris. Lee Callahan, Bob Bell, Jerry Walters, Jack Anderson. Jack Niles, Bob Comer. Gerald Griffith. Manager. FOOTBALL GAMES — 1949 SEASON Casey played the first game of the gridiron season at Martinsville. Although Casey has always reigned over Martinsville, we were surprised and somewhat humiliated by the outcome of this contest. At the final gun Martinsville led by a score of 7 to 6. Our downfall was the result of inexperience, and perhaps, a little over-confidence. After our defeat at Martinsville, we journeyed to Oblong with a sincere hope and desire to redeem ourselves. So with blood in our eyes we went into the game with the scored tied 0 to 0 and we came out ahead 20 to 6. When we found that we could win a game we took on Palestine, our first home game. Even though we made a great many mistakes, we again emerged victorious by a margin of 23 to 6. We journeyed to Paris a week later to engage the Tigers in a traditional battle. For twenty-four minutes we played a miserable game, but during the last half we really came to life. Moe Ashley, one of our two star ends, was the hero of the game, catching the tying and winning passes both from the hands of quarterback Scott Miller. The final score was 13 to 12. After the last half of the Paris game we were truly primed for our next game which was at Robinson. We started off on the right foot by scoring 7 points in the first four minutes. For three quarters we played good ball, better than Robinson, but during the fourth quarter, several bad breaks in a row took the score. With Robinson ahead, our team seemed to bog down, as the game ended Robinson led 25 to 7. With a look of regret in our eyes, we attempted to stop the Newton machine in our homecoming game, but when one team has greater experience and knowledge of the game than another team, the better team usually wins. It did. Newton ended with 28 points while we had no more than when we started. Our last game of the year, which was at home, was played against Marshall, a long standing and traditional foe. Even though they had the best record, we knew we had a good chance to beat them, that is, until their team got to clicking, and ours gave out. They had a good team, but they were not better than the Warriors. The final score was 32 to 6. FIFTY —DELBERT ELLIOTT. Basketbal This year Casey was fortunate in having an exceptionally good basketball team. With only two regulars returning from last year’s team, prospects were none to good, but under Coach Ted-rick’s supervision, we now have a pretty tough contender for any team in the Eastern Illinois League. Our first game of the year was at home, November 29, in which we beat Redmon 61 to 30. We then journeyed to Greenup, December 2, and beat the Cumberland team 54 to 28. Our next game was at Newton, December 6, and we had no trouble beating them 52 to 30. After Newton the team went on a long road trip to Mooseheart, where the Warriors downed the Red Ramblers 42 to 33. Robinson was our opponent in our second home game, December 13, where we sufferea our first defeat 46 to 31. One factor in Robinson’s favor was the injury of Moe Ashley’s ankle, which was incurred in the Mooseheart game. Martinsville found that the loss to Robinson had taken none of the fight out of our team, and they wound up on the low end of a 56 to 41 score. December 21 to 22 found Casey winning the Invitational tournament at Charleston by beat ing Eastern and Cumberland. January 3 found us beating Cumberland on our own floor 68 to 30. Newman visited us on January 10 but they went home beaten 51 to 40. Hutsonville played host to us on January 13 but we again spoiled their good time, beating them 26 to 24. Westfield visited us on January 17 with one of the best teams they have had in the past few years, but as you know we have a good team too, and so we beat them 51 to 24. This winds up the resume of games played to the time of this writing. From the foregoing facts I think it would be safe to say that Casey has had and will have a successful season, most of which can be attributed to the fine performances of our first team: Bob Brown and Scottie Miller at guards, Dale “Tex” Huisinga and Maurice “Moe” Ashley at forwards, and Mickey Hitt at center. January 20........................at Paris January 24......................at Kansas January 27.................at Charleston January 30-Feb. 4 . . . E. I. Tournament at Paris February 7.................Marshall here February 10 February 17 February 14 February 21 February 24 Palestine here Effingham here Oblong here Open at Eastern Front Row, left to ri lil: Scott Miller, Jim Abraham, Allan Newlin, Fred Mann. Maurice Ashley. Mickey Hitt. Dale lluisinKa. Bob Brown. Bill Coleman, Bill Maxey. Second Row: Russell Cutriffht, John Galoy. Dee Callahan, Ronnie Morris. Junior Bartholomew, Don Ault, Bob Beabout. Jack Simpson. Denver Smith. Back Row: Bob Williams. Richard Perry. Jack Niles, Bob Simpson, Jack Brooke, Kenneth Comer, Richard Short, Cassius Bensley, I,ynn Williams. Jim I oRue, Gary Kramer. FIFTY.ONE Track Front Row, left to right: Gail Blankenbeker, John Galey, Kenneth Comer, John Sims, Maurice Ashley. Bill Coleman, Jerry Niles, Russell Simms. Second Row: Freddie McVey, Russell Cutrlght. Sterling Rumlerwood. John Klbler. Don Ault, Allen Newlin, Wally Wright. Kenneth Klbler, Armand Lofredo. Back Row: Bob Williams. Victor Taggart, Richard Shore, Harold Taggart, Bob Bell. Jim Logue, Clark Burnett, Gordon McBlwain, Wayne Brewer. At this date it is too early to tell much about our track team. However, we can look at the records and predict a little. Seniors back from last year’s team appear to be as follows: Moe Ashley and Jim Abraham. Juniors seem to be made up of Wally Wright, Gail Blankenbeker, Junior Bartholomew, Kenny Comer, and Bill Maxey. With the sophomores and freshmen there should be quite a few new fellows as well as the expected ones. This holds true mostly for the entire four classes and one can never tell who will be the stars. Although this year’s team may not be as formidable as in the past few years, we should be able to hold our own against most league competition. —DELBERT ELLIOTT. FIFTY-TWO Functions Junior Class Play Front Row, left to right: Bill Savage, Loreda Carlen, Bernice VanHouten, I-ols Kipstra. David Winters. Back Row: Betty Matheny, Bill Maxey, Mary Ann Cox. Ann Davidson. Bill Coleman. CAST OF CHARACTERS Hepsey .... Mary Ann Cox Joe Pendleton . . . . Bill Maxey Ruth Thorne Bernice VanHouten Carl Winfield . . . . Bill Coleman Mary Ainslie Loreda Carlen Doctor Patterson Bill Savage Jane Hathaway Lois Ripstra James Ball .... . . . David Winters Sophrony Trotter Betty Matheny Bernice Carlton Ann Davidson On November 18 and 19, the junior class presented “Lavender and Old Lace.” The rippling comedy was given at 8:15 p. m. in the high school auditorium. The little old lady, Mary Ainslie, had lived along in her house, burning a light in her window, for years. When her neighbor, Jane Hathaway, flew off to Europe and left her niece, Ruth Thorne, at the Ainslie house, the mystery unraveled as a double romance developed. This is the first time a class play has been presented for two nights. The play was a success under the direction of Miss Doris Raney, and the student director, Jo Ann Barkley. FIFTY-FOUR —JEAN NINE BEESON. Senior Class Play A large audience attended the senior class play, “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay,” presented on the stage of the new gym on March 31. According to a National Thespian survey, this comedy, written by Cornelia Otis Skinner and Emily Kimbrough, is the most popular play in America for amateur production. “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” is the hilarious account of two young girls who decide to prove, by going to Europe and touring France alone, that they are thoroughly mature and cosmopolitan. The far-from-sophisticated adventures and mishaps which befall them make a most delightful and laugh-provoking comedy. The 1920 costumes worn by the members of the cast added a special note to the charming atmosphere of the play. Much of the credit for the success of the play should go to the director, Miss Doris Raney, to the three student directors, Harriet Brooke, Arden Hamilton, and Caroline Cramer, and to the many students who served on the production committees. The cast was as follows: Steward . ... Bob Ballinger Mrs. Skinner . . Jeannine Beeson Cornelia Otis Skinner . Marilyn Harris Otis Skinner . . . Arthur Level Emily Kimbrough . . Dolores Eck Purser .... Alfred Brosman Dick Winters . . Delbert Elliott Admiral .... Frank Bensley Harriet St. John . . Jean Sidwell Winifred Blaugh Effie Buchanan Leo McEvoy . . . Allen Laymon Inspector . . Marilyn Richardson Therese..................Bette Ritter Madame Elise . . Arden Hamilton Monsieur de La Croix . Donnie Decker FIFTY-FIVE —CAROLINE CRAMER. ndustrial Arts At the far west side of the New Gym, is a classroom different than any other classroom in the entire school. This is a room where most of the boys in school spend two periods a day for two of their school years. Here they have an advantage over any of their other classes. In all classes students try to improve upon their knowledge of one particular subject. In this class the boys not only try to improve their knowledge, they also improve upon themselves. True, they learn to a much greater degree the elements of woodworking, but too, they learn to get along with the other fellow, a factor which we are in great need of these days. Their able instructor, Mr. Gordon, has the knowledge and the patience to sound out a boy’s faults and virtues. He then goes right ahead and develops the good points and corrects the bad ones. Three days a week are devoted to woodworking while the remaining two are spent in mechanical drawing. The students learn to use each machine, the easier ones first and the more complicated ones later. The first semester of a “first year boy” is spent in learning fundamentals and construction of a small article. In the second semester a larger and more difficult project is completed. A “second year boy” has two semesters to complete a larger project such as a bed, desk, or some other article of furniture. Each May, an exhibit is held in which every boy shows the projects which he has completed during the year. One cannot conceive the time and patience which goes into these projects, but the good workmanship and finish, which is characteristic of these projects help one to visualize the work put into each article. —DELBERT ELLIOTT. FIFTY-SIX Junior and Senior Prom FIFTY-SEVEN Homecoming Day Guided by the Student Council, preparations for the annual Homecoming festivities on Friday, October 19, were nearing completion. Then it became necessary to postpone them until the following Monday because of an exceptionally heavy rainfall. Only the pep meeting was held on Friday. At this pep meeting Moe Ashley, president of the Student Council, announced the results of the election held the preceding Wednesday. The queen chosen to reign over the 1949 Homecoming was Jean-nine Beeson. Her attendants were LaDora Carlen, Cassie Freeland, Marilyn Harris, and Donna Ray. The parade, Monday afternoon, was led by a police escort and the high school band. Follow ing these were: the floats, the queen and her attendants, football team, high school and grade school students. After the parade a pep meeting was held at the football field. Here the three prizes of five dollars were awarded to each of the winning floats. After the football game, which Casey lost to Newton, a large crowd gathered in the old gym for the time-honored Homecoming dance. Those who did not care to dance but wanted to see the queen’s coronation and the gym’s colorful decorations, were accommodated by seats in the balcony. The dance and the queen’s coronation brought to a close the 1949 Homecoming. —EFFIE BUCHANAN. Watermelon Party The Future Homemakers of America and the Future Farmers of America joined forces, and, with Mrs. Markwell, Mr. Boyer, and Scott Miller in the roles of hostess, hosts, and master of ceremonies, respectively staged the first, all-school part of the year—a watermelon feast. A song-fest held around a huge bonfire was first on the schedule. The schedule also included: a hog calling contest, sack race, three-legged race, and other relays. The question as to what class would be the first in line for the watermelon, was decided by a tug-of-war between the classes, and after much tugging and struggling the juniors won. After a repast of watermelon there was a dance in the gym where most everyone enjoyed a novel “mixer” which used “Skip To My Lou” as a musical background. —EFFIE BUCHANAN. Speech Club Dance Miss Raney, Sponsor. The newly-reorganized Speech Club, with its sponsor, Miss Doris ftaney, at the helm, demanded recognition as an up-and-coming organization by sponsoring the first dance of the year. This, very fittingly, was held after the first home football game which was played with Palestine. The Speech Club extended an invitation to the Palestine student body, and our club members proved themselves excellent hosts providing both refreshments and entertainment for the guests. The entertainment included: an old fashioned melodrama in pantomime, a humorous read ing and a Western skit. The “Meler-dramer” characters were portrayed by: Dolores Eck as the heroine; Bill Coleman, the hero; and Moe Ashley, the villain. It was quite aptly entitled, ‘‘Love Rides the Rails.” The reading, by Marilyn Harris, and the skit by Bill Maxey, Art Level, and Wally Wright were pertinent supplements to the pantomime. The proceeds were used by the club to stock its empty treasury. —EFFIE BUCHANAN. FIFTY-EIGHT Homecoming FIFTY-NINE Cakc VaS Goo d Too Old Faithfuls” Correct Enun-ci-a-tion SIXTY “Oh! You Beautiful Doll” A2+B2=C2 Work and Play 0 SIXTY-ONF Diameter =2; R Assets and Liabilities Work and Play “What’s the Joke?” SIXTY-TWO A DAY IN OLD ROME A Privilege Your Senior Year U. S. History SIXTY-THREE Flames Arc Here! Work and Play “Buenas Dias, Senorita.” “Just Two Weeks?” SIXTV -FOUR Calendar August— 29 Once again the doors of C. C. H. S. opened and the bells rang out their familiar refrain. Today was cut short, so we only found out where we’ll be the rest of the year. September— 3 Lots of funny little “greenies” seem to have entered C. C. H. S. It seems as if the freshmen get smaller every year. 5 Hooray Kids! Our first vacation! Labor Day! 16 Big pep meeting. Our first football game of the season and with Martinsville. C’mon! Go out there and really back the boys up! 19 The F. F. A. boys and F. H. A. girls sponsored a Watermelon Festival for the students of Casey High. Everyone had a swell time, there were games, a dance, and lots of melon. 23 Tonight our Warriors journey to Oblong for their second football game. 27 E. I. League meet at Effingham. 30 Today those little green things became a part of our institution. This was our annual stunt day, but not too bad at that. Was it? 30 The Warriors played their first football game on their home field and they played Palestine. 30 The Speech Club sponsored a Victory Dance for everyone after the game. October— 6 F. F. A. officers were here today. 7 The Warriors played Paris tonight at Paris. Also, the end of the first six weeks. 12 Pep meeting held today for the Friday game with Robinson. 13-14 Teachers went to school these days, but we didn’t. We had a swell time, but didn’t forget the game that was Friday night. 20 Snake Dance held in town. 21 No ninth period today so we could have a pep meeting. Homecoming Parade was called off because of rain. 22 The G. A. A. girls went to Paris and participated in an all day session of sports with the members of other schools. 24 Because of “Ole Man Weather” we had our Homecoming Parade this afternoon, and the game and dance tonight. C’mon boys beat Newton! 25 The F. H. A. girls received their awards in the Old Gym tonight. 28 Today was the G. A. A. informal initiation day. The boys played Charleston City at Charleston. 29 The Speech Club sure gets around. They had a hay ride tonight. SIXTY-FIVE Calendar November— 3 Doctor Johnson and Doctor Whyte gave talks in the assembly today and we got out of some classes. 4 We played Eastern on our home field tonight. 7 The G. A. A. girls were formally initiated today. 10 Last football game of the season, was played on our home field tonight and a big going-away dance was sponsored for the seniors. 11 Another holiday, Gang, which meant another one day vacation, this Armistice day. 17 F. F. A. representatives from twelve different schools conducted a grain show in the Ag Room. 18 Today the Swami visited us the ninth period and informed us that there would be “Lavender and Old Lace” in the New Gym during the eighteenth and nineteenth. The juniors seemed quite talented too. 23 Thanks to the school board, school was cut short today and Reverend Henry gave a Thanksgiving talk; Mr. Hawkins led us in some group singing, and his choir and Barber Shop Quartet sang some songs. 24-25 Doesn’t seem possible that another six weeks is gone and we’re off for Thanksgiving already. Does it? 28 Football Potluck sponsored for the football boys tonight. 29 We played Redmon in our first basketball game of the season. December— 2 Our boys went to Greenup tonight and really scalped Greenup and Toledo. 6 Tonight they played Newton and won. 9 Warriors left early for Mooseheart this morning. 10 Mr. Hawkins took his choir to Robinson and participated in the Choral Festival. 13 Casey played Robinson on their home floor tonight. 16 The Warriors went to Martinsville tonight. 20-21 Eastern basketball tourney between Eastern, Casey, Greenup, and Charleston. 23 Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year students and teachers! Christmas Vacation began today and we don’t have to come back until January 2, 1950. SlXTY-SIX Calendar January— 3 Toledo and Greenup were our guests tonight. 10 Newman played Casey on Casey’s floor. 12- 13 End of semester and third six weeks. Exams for all! Hutsonville game there. 14 Choral Reading Festival at Effingham. 17 The Warriors played Westfield here tonight. 20 The boys met their deadly foe at Paris tonight. 24 They journeyed to Kansas this evening for the game tonight. 27 Warriors were guests of Charleston High tonight. Jan.30-Feb. 4 Eastern Illinois League Basketball Tournament at Paris. February— 7 Marshall met the Warriors at Casey. 10 We were the host of Palestine tonight. 14 Oblong played at Casey tonight. 17 Effingham was our guest tonight. 24 We went to Charleston once again only this time we played Eastern. 25 End of fourth six weeks, kids. 20 Rotary Banquet was held in the New Gym. March— 24-25 Senior class play. A large crowd was present. April— 4 Athletic Banquet was held for the Warriors tonight. 13- 14 Casey was the host of the many students from different schools that participated in the Casey Band Festival. 28 Pomp and glory for all the juniors and seniors. The gym looked swell, thanks to the juniors, for the Prom. May— 3- 4 Good Will Day, and tests for the freshmen of 1950-51. 6 Wabash Valley track meet. 22-23 The seniors had their exams. 24-25 The underclassmen’s exams were these days. 26 Honor Day. Letters were presented and tonight we seniors graduated and the strains of Auld Lang Syne were heard again. Sort of hate to leave, don’t you? The teachers and students have been swell. SIXTY-SEVEN —JOANNE OWENS. Acknowledgements NORTHWAY STUDIO—Casey, Illinois. PONTIAC ENGRAVING COMPANY—Chicago, Illinois. PFISTERER BINDERY—Galesburg, Illinois. THE TIMES RECORD COMPANY—Aledo, Illinois. SIXTY-EIGHT