Champaign Junior High School - Retro Yearbook (Champaign, IL)

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THE NINETEEN THIRTY-SIX RETRO Page 46 TI-IE PROMISE OF PEACE The Christmas play, pictured above, was the project upon which the main interest of the first semester Ninth Grade Dramatic Club was centered, under the supervision of Mrs. Bainum. The characters who so ably made this play a success are as follows: Angel of the Star, Mary Jane Clifford: St. Mary, Marjorie Elsie Dietz: St. Joseph, Raymond Hughes: the Angels, Wilma Morrow, Betty Jeanne Steding, Virginia Mayer: the Wisemen, James Grumley, James Robbins, Jack Campbell: Shepherds, Ralph Eckerstrom, Bob Chase, Bob Shapland, John Hout, George Floyd: Prophet, Willard Warren: Announcer, Jean Gilmore. Its officers were: President, Virginia Hawkins: Vice-President, Marguerite Parkhill: Secretary, Anna Snow: Treasurer, Robert Foster. The eighth grade Dramatic Club was directed by Mrs. Bainum. The officers of the first semester were: President, Maribelle Endicott: Vice-President, Jean Bradley: Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Parker. The President the second semester was Jean Bradley, the Vice-President was Barbara Kelly, and the Secretary-Treasurer was Margaret Thomas. The seventh grade Dramatic Club was sponsored by Mrs. Ruth Thompson. The Presi- dent of the first semester was Jean Flanigan, the Vice-President was Patty Thrasher, the Secretary was Lois Foster, and the Treasurer was Robert Dalton. The second semester officers were: President, Carol Ann Moore: Vice-President. Jean McGuire: Secretary, Mary Margaret Marmioni Treasurer, Bonnie Jackson. These organizations produced many worthwhile plays. The members developed self-confidence, poise, initiative, and individuality. They also learned the principles of lighting, stage setting, and makeup. ETIQUETTE The sponsor of this club was Miss Boyd. The first semester oiiicers were: President, Virginia Landreth: Vice-President, Robert McNabb: Secretary, Marjorie Pheris: Treasurer, Fon- nel Johnston. The officers for the second semester were: President, Fonnel Johnston: Vice- President, Elaine Graham: Secretary-Treasurer, Marjorie Merryman. This club learned how to behave properly on all occasions. EVENING FUN Miss McGinty sponsored the Evening Fun Club the second semester. The President was Betty Lou Turner, the Vice-President was Jacqueline Tarpening, and the Secretary-Treasurer was Wilma Morfey. The members of this club learned how to be gracious and wise hosts or hostesses. GARDEN CLUB The Garden Club was sponsored the second semester by Miss Bassett. The following peo- ple were officers: President, Edna Williamson: Vice-President. Mary Margaret Marmion: Secre- tary, Eugene Barnes: Treasurer, Alice Stiritz. The members of this club were taught how to beautify the home by means of planting flowers, shrubs, and trees.

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P39645 THE NINETEEN THIRTY-SIX RETRO ATHLETIC CLUB , Cecil Reynolds served as President: Harold Kirby as Vice-President: and Robert DeLong as Secretary-Treasurer. Coach- Orval..S-trodesponsored. the.club the second semester. Seasonal games, football, basketball, etc., were played. BATON CLUB The Baton Club was sponsored by Mr. Riley the second semester. The club oflicers were: President, Wendell Hubbard: Vice-President, Dean Huxtable: Secretary-Treasurer, Keith War- ner. This club was an honor society, to set up better standards for the band. BOOKCRAFT Jack Campbell was the President of the Bookcraft Club the second semester. The Vice- President was Marjorie Kimbrell: the Secretary-Treasurer was Edward Ryan. This club studied the composition of books. Mr. Worsham sponsored this club. BOOK LOVERS The sponsor of this club was Mrs. Enochs. The first semester oflicers were: President, Jay C. Flowers: Vice-President, Margaret Booth: Secretary-Treasurer. Shelda Cox. The fol- lowing people were chosen to be officers for the second semester: President, Virginia Wendt: Vice-President, Ralph Stirwalt: Secretary-Treasurer, Shelda Cox. This club enjoyed the delight- ful companionship of certain favorite characters in books and selected, read, and discussed good books. CAMERA CLICKERS The first semester oflicers of the Camera Clickers Club, sponsored by Mr. Baker, were: President, Darwin Fulfer: Vice-President, Julia Ann Zombro: Secretary, Bob Shapland: and Treasurer, Robert Mitchell. The President for the second semester was Darwin Fulfer, the Vice- President was Richard Besore, the Secretary was Robert Mitchell. and the Treasurer was Jimmy gVood. This club learned to take pictures, iiashlight pictures, moving pictures, and to develop lms. CRYSTAL RADIO The Crystal Radio Club was held in the Junior High School shop the second semester. The officers were: President, John Hout: Vice-President, Claude Harrell: Secretary-Treasurer, Walter Goss. This club studied radio principles and learned to build crystal radio receivers. Mr. Moses was sponsor. CURRENT EVENTS The Current Events Club was directed by Miss Irvin. The President the Hrst semester was Thomas McMillin, the Vice-President was Velma Lucke, the Secretary was Eloise Scott, and the Treasurer was Charles Mankey. The second semester officers were: President, Marian Moore: Vice-President, Pauline Applegate: Secretary-Treasurer, Marian Sims. This club read, reported, dramatized, and collected interesting and unusual news items. DANCING CLUBS Two Dancing Clubs, under the leadership of Miss Quarles, met in the gym, one on Mon- day and the other on Wednesday. The Monday Club ofiicers were: President, Bob Carson: Vice-President, Tom McMillin: Secretary. Kenneth Porter: Treasurer, Velma Legue. The oflicers of Wednesday were: President. Leroy Smalley: Vice-President, Jack Washburn: Secre- tary-Treasurer, Marjorie Sparks. This club taught social dancing to the girls and boys. DENNISON CRAFT The sponsor of the Dennison Craft Club was Miss O'Byrne. The first semester oliicers were: President, Betty McArty: Vice-President, Lola Withers: Secretary-Treasurer, Shirley Mor- row. The second semester ofiicers were: President, Helen Ziegler: Vice-President, Marajen New- man: Secretary, Mary Graves: Treasurer, Pearl Graves. This club learned to make table decora- tions for all occasions. DRAMATIC CLUBS The ninth grade Dramatic Club the Hrst semester was sponsored by Mrs. Bainum. The President was Jack Campbell, the Vice-President was Charles McDaniel, and the Secretary- Treasurer was Betty Lou Brown. This club was sponsored by Miss Carder the second semester.

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Page47 THE NINETEEN THlRT'Y-SIX RETRO GLEE CLUBS The Boys' and Girls' Glee Clubs were sponsored by Miss Rose. The oliicers for both semesters for the Girls' Glee Club were: President, Mary Margaret Stevenson: Vice-President. Jean Gilmore: Secretary-Treasurer, Marguerite Parkhill. The Boys' Glee Club also retained the same ofhcers which were as follows: President, Jack Wible: Vice-President, Darwin Fulfer: Secretary-Treasurer, Robert Lewis. The Gleee Clubs had the pleasure of singing in a group and they prepared concert and school assembly programs. GRAPHIC ARTS The Graphic Arts Club was sponsored by Miss Cross the second semester. The President was John Foote, the Vice-President was Marjorie Burr. and the Secretary-Treasurer was Lois Peach. This club took up linoleum block printing, monoprints and other possible prints. HANDICRAFT CLUB This club consists of all types of handicraft work in wood and leather. The sponsor of the club for the Iirst semester was Mr. McCall. Second semester ofiicers were: Dean Huxtable. President: Richard Harms, Vice-President: Robert Shapland. Secretary-Treasurer. HARMONICA CLUB The President of the Harmonica Club for the iirst semester was Dewey Thrash, the Vice- President was Charles McDaniel: the Secretary-Treasurer, Jack Wible. The President for the second semester was Wendell Hubbard: Vice-President. Tom McMillin: Secretary-Treasurer. Darrel Armstrong. Miss Rose and Miss Harland were the sponsors of this club. Standard and popular pieces were played in preparation for programs. INTERNATIONAL CLUB Richard Wilson was President the first semester: Vice-President. Robert DeLong: Secretary. Maxine Richardson: Treasurer, David McBride. For the second semester Eugene Van Vranken was President: Vice-President, Roger Derrough: the Secretary. Kenneth Lain: and the Treas- urer, Prank Brood. The sponsor of this organization was Miss Cline. The work of this club was to study the art, architecture. literature, costumes of their favorite countries. INTRAMURAL CLUB The Intramural Club for boys was sponsored by Mr. Baker. Miss Quarles sponsored the Club for girls. These boys and girls took charge of all intramural athletics held in the school. JUNIOR EXPERIMENTERS The sponsor for the Junior Experimenter boys was Mr. Rumble. The President .was Robert Boyd: Vice-President, Richard Wilson: Secretary-Treasurer. Huston Beyer. The sponsor of the Junior Experimenter girls was Miss Evans. The President was Jeanette Chumbley: the Vice-President, Nadine Eastin: Secretary, Ines Hill: and the Treasurer, Evelyn Porter. These boys and girls did many interesting experiments and learned scientific facts. KNITTING CLUB The Beginners' Knitting Club for the first semester was sponsored by Miss Bassett. The President was Marjorie Sparks: Vice-President, Catherine Dahl: Secretary-Treasurer, Pauline Sizer. The Advanced was sponsored by Miss Stephens. The President was Betty Ann Somers: Vice-President, Verla Holt: Secretary-Treasurer, Carolene Hodges. The Beginners' Knitting Club for the second semester was also sponsored by Miss Bassett. The President was Catherine Dahl: Vice-President, Helen Weir: Secretary-Treasurer, Cleo Price. For the Advanced the sponsor was also Miss Stephens. The ofHcers were: President, Lois Petry: Vice-President, Margaret Toros: Secretary-Treasurer, Jean Gilmore. In the Beginners' Club the girls learned how to knit. The Advanced girls helped others, and learned new designs and patterns. KNOW-YOUR-CITY CLUB The Know-Your-City Club for the first semester was sponsored by Mrs. Ella D. Thomp- son. The President was Ora Bialeschki: Vice-President was Deane White: Secretary-Treasurer was Calvin Wolf. The officers for the second semester were President, Junior Parks: Vice- President, Junior Moore: Secretary-Treasurer, Lolabel Lord. The aim of the Know-Your-City Club was to make excursions to various points of interest in the city.