Central Class History Clayton Division In September 1951, seventeen timid Freshmen enrolled in Clayton High School. They were: Donald Brady, Marie Buskirk, Patsy Kestner, Donald Clark, Bobby Vonholt, Wayne Ennen, Julis Moellring, Barbara Higley, JoAnne Stevens, Wilma Weisheit, Betty Sparks, Monita Sally, Marjorie Wear, Harry Kindhart, Janice Hanke, Shirley Shank and Donetta Smith. The following officers were elected: President, Janice Hanke; Vice-President, Donald Brady; Secretary, JoAnne Stevens; and Treasurer, Marie Buskirk. We had a weiner roast during the year. Our sponsors were Lyle Lewis and Richard Rabbitt. In 1952, we returned as silly Sophomores. We were sorry to say that four of our class did not return. They were: Janice Hanke, who moved west of Camp Point and entered Camp Point High School, Betty Sparks, Donnetta Smith, and Harry Kindhart. The following officers were elected: President, Donald Brady; Vice-President, Wayne Ennen; Secretary, Patsy Kestner; and Treasurer, Bobby Vonholt. We enjoyed a hayrack party during the year. Our sponsors were Mrs. Stevens and Mrs. Evans. In 1953 we came back to school as jolly Juniors. We lost three students. They were: Shirley Shank, Marjorie Wear, and Monita Sally, but gained Yvonne Mixer from Liberty. The following officers were elected: President, Julia Moellring; Vice-President, Wayne Ennen; Secretary, Wilma Weisheit; and Treasurer, Donald Brady. During the year we enjoyed a hayrack party and a skating party. Most of all we enjoyed the class play entitled, “Hillbilly Weddin , directed by Mrs. Betty Jefferson, and the Prom which we gave at “The Virginia in Scripp Park, Rushville, Illinios with the Seniors, faculty, and .board members as our guests. After a long wait, we were happy to receive our class rings toward the end of the year. In the fall of 1954, we entered Clayton High School as dignified Seniors. The following officers were elected: President, Donald Brady; Vice-President, Bobby Vonholt; Secretary, Julia Moellring, and Treasurer, Yvonne Mixer. We enjoyed a weiner roast at the Clayton Lake. Our sponsors were Mr. Clapper and Mr. Van Ormer. We enjoyed ordering our announcements and pictures. The prom and the annual were great events. We are now awaiting our Senior trip, but most of all we are looking forward to Graduation Day. Golden Division In the fall of 1950, twenty-eight green hearted Freshmen entered the inspiring halls of Golden High. The class consisted of Lowell Buss, President; Joan Busboom, Vice-President; Gerald Buss, Secretary-Treasurer; Verna Behrens, Hazel Mixer, Delois Albert, Eunice Patton, Elaine Bluhm, Betty Bruns, Maralee Franzen, Mary Jo Ihnen, Carol Leenerts, Linda Behrens, Ann Boyles, Esther Schueter, Virgil Leenerts, Ronald Janssen, Carol Schuster, Raymond Albers, Roger Aden, Virgil Haschemeyer, LeRoy Gerdes, Wendell Akers, Don Wallace, Larry Galloway, Wayne Akers, and Mrs. Roger Hyer, advisor. Shortly after school began, Ronald Parrick moved and Marvin Juilfs quit. After Christmas, Mary Salisbury and Jim Wortman joined our class. In the fall of 51 we returned as silly Sophomores. During the year Wayne Akers moved and Virgil Haschemeyer quit. We elected class officers as follows: Don Wallace, President; Virgil Leenerts, Vice-President; Carol Schuster, Secretary; and Esther Schlueter, Treasurer; with Miss Elliott as our advisor. We had a Sophomore party and sold consessions at basketball games. 18
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