Charleston High School - Recorder Yearbook (Charleston, IL)

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Jdwlffi- Many thanks should go to our hard-working faculty of this year. They have worked and worried a lot and have done a swell job. Perhaps Mr. Price, our principal, has worked the hardest because of his responsibility for the entire school. Miss Norma Kruger, his secretary, has helped him a lot and Miss Dorothy Linville Worked in the Superintendent's office. The vocal section of our music department was taken care of by Miss Rowena Rose. She had four glee club groups and a music appreciation cla ss besides her work as vocal music supervisor in the elementary schools. Our band director was Mr. Harold Smith and he did a fine job. Coach Samuel Blackwell taught all the boys' physical education classes and coached the three main sports. His assistant, Mr. Harold Hall, taught freshman social studies, economics, modern problems, and world history. He also coached baseball in the spring. Miss Harriet Tate, Miss Neva Sloan, and Miss Joan Sheeks taught English and speech. The curious men make new scientists, namely, Mr. Walter Dent and Mr. Dawn Neil, teach- ers of general science, biology, chemistry, and physics. Adios Senora! says Miss Lois Williams from the foreign language room. And no doubt they are happy to say, Farewel1! Mrs. Jeanne Tingley taught all of the girls' physical education classes. First semester she had classes of shorthand I, shorthand Il, typing, and office practice. When she took over Miss Doris Nicke1's position as dean of girls, she dropped the typing and office practice classes. The clean of boys was Mr. William Peters. He taught geometry, trigonometry, and general business. Freshman math, algebra, and business arithmetic were taught by Mr. Harry White. Mr. Donald Shawver taught bookkeeping, typing, and commercial law. He took the place of Mr. Henry Seaman, who taught commerce for a time after the resignation of Miss Nickel. The American history, American government, and journalism classes were directed by Mr. William Morton. Miss Jewell Bailey had charge of all the homemaking courses. F.F.A. and all the agriculture classes were taught by Mr. Joseph Berger. ln the quietest part of the building Miss Ulrey took care of the library. Four

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NVesIey lXYitt s. vice-president: Richard Hampsten. president' Gm ll- ll' ll' ll' ll' 11' It ll' ll' ll' It o The members of the senior class be- gan to feel like seniors early in the fall when they finally received their much- delayed class rings. The seniors were leaders in the fall whirl of football games and dances. Anna Marie Irby, a senior, was crowned queen of the tra- ditional homecoming and was well sup- ported by other popular girls. As a part of the vocational guidance SEMOR OFHCERS program the class had an opportunity -0,-gs Talbgtt, S..C,-etm--t,e,,Su,...,., to hear several teachers from E.I.S.T.C. who spoke on various careers and on preparation for them. They also talked to representatives from the U. S. Employment Service. On May 29th the class presented a much-enjoyed three-act comedy, Ramshackle Inn, which was the final result of six weeks of work by the cast and the rest of the class. The annual spring picnic took the form of a trip to Springfield and New Salem, landmarks of the Lincoln country. The educational features of the day seemed to prevent nobody from having a good time. Of course in the spring the talk of the class turned to the prom. The juniors' certainly put on a fine affair for their guests, the seniors, giving a formal dance complete with a reception line, a popular orchestra, and a well-laden refreshment table. This was the big night for the class of '47. Then came the happy time of graduation. To the strains of time- honored Pomp and Circumstance a sober senior class marched down the aisle to an inspiring baccalaureate servlce. On Monday, Senior Day, the 'class will and prophecy were read and a skit portraying the history of the group was presented. Then, on the night of June 6, after a program given by the seniors, diplomas were awarded, marking the end of the story for the class of 1947 of C.H.S. - Six