Chatsworth High School - Tale Feathers Yearbook (Chatsworth, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 182 of the 1951 volume:

- FORWARD Once again a school term has come to a close, a year of work and activities, fun and enjoyment, and a year that will leave pleasant memories for the future. The students voted to change the name of the yearbook after a suggestion from the seniors because graduating classes of the last few years thought the name should be changed. After students submitted names for the yearbook, they voted to use Tale Feathers ; a name suggested by Gail Hummel, The name is very appropriate in that Tale represents the story of the school year and Feathers represents the idea of the use of a quill for writing and also in relation to the feathered Bluebird, We have included, along with the record of events and achievements, a daily diary to help serve as a true memorandum of the term 1950 and 1951 in your high school life. We hope you enjoy following the shoes at C. H. S. through our book. Editor-in-chief We, the class of � 5l, dedicate our yearbook to Miss Ruth Brenneman, head of our commercial department, who through her patience and guidance has made it possible for us to make a success of our yearbook and of our junior-senior banquet and prom. She pulled us over the ruts by her unfailing good nature and understanding helpfulness. BOARD OF EDUCATION 1ST ROW: K. Hummel,R. Koehler, L. Shafer, R. Martin, B. Honricks, C. Culkin, G. Saathoff, The present board members have been in office since July 1, 19U9. Kenneth H. Hummel and R. B. Honricks have been re-elected for a 3-year term, Raymond C. Martin was the 19?0-£l president and R. B. Honricks was elected president for 19! l-52. Lloyd E. Shafer is secretary. Some of the new projects the board undertook this year were graveling the parking lots, selling 1$ rural schools, equipping the kitchen, starting the hot lunch program, finishing and dedicating the now gym, redecorating the grade school and installing florescenjt lights there. We would like to thank the board for their services and interest in the school. FACULTY SEATED: Mr. Bicket, Miss Schumacher, Mrs. Davidson, Mr. Kibler, Miss Plaster, Miss Brennuman, Miss Stoutemyer,Mr. Mathieu. '7ILLIAM KIBLER 111. Wesleyan U. B. S. U. of 111. M. S. Commercial Law Commercial Arithmetic Supt. Unit 1 Principal - H. S. Senior Class Co-Sponsor GORDON BICKET Blackburn College Degree of Fine and Liberal Arts U. of 111, B. S. Science Vocational Agriculture F. F. A. Advisor Freshman Class Sponsor RUTH 3RENNEMAN 111. State Normal U. B. Ed. U. of Col. Bookkeeping Shorthand Typewriting General Business Jr.-Sr. Prom Sponsor Sponsor of Yearbook FLORENCE DAVIDSON Eureka College A. B. U. of Wisconsin History Latin Junior Play Director Junior Class Sponsor Girls' Physical Education G. A. A. Sponsor CHARLES MATHIEU Mercer U., Ga. Bucknell U., Penn. U. of Rochester, N. Y. Southern 111. U. B. Ed. Physics Mathematics Boys' Physical Education Coach LOUISE PLASTER U. of 111. B. S•, M. S. Biology Commercial Geography Economics Civics I Senior Play Director Senior Class Co-Sponsor ROSEMARY SCHUMACHER Bradley University B. M. E. Band Boys' Chorus Girls' Chorus Instrumental and Vocal Ensembles Music Contest Coach Sophomore Class Sponsor ELSIE STOUTEMYER U. of 111. B. A., M. A. Northwestern U. 111. ’7esleyan U. B. Mus. English Librarian Tatler Advisor Speech Coach SENIORS 1ST ROW: G. 2ND ROW: J 3RD ROW: D. 1 TH RO ft F SECOND PAGE 1ST RO ft a 2ND ROW: p, Bartlett, A. Dickman. Frick, L. Gillett, V. Gillett. Haberkorn, N. Hornickel, T. Kerber. Krohn, A. Kuntz. McNeely, S. Livingston. Pearson, H. Shell, D. Stabler. AUDREY DICKMAN G. A. A. 1,2,3,1 G. A. A. Officer 1 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 1 Tatler Staff 2,3,1 Editor-in-chief of Tatler 1 Annual Staff I Library Staff 2,3,1 Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,1 Contest Chorus 1,2,3,1 Band 1,2,3,1 Band Secretary 1 Orchestra 1,2,3 Speech Contest 1,2,1 Speech Sectional 1 V. V. Extemporaneous 2 D. A. R. Award 1 Girls' B. B. Team 1,2,3,1 Valedictorian 1 American Legion Award 1 GERRY BARTLETT Basketball 1,2,3 Football 3,1 Football Letter 3,1 Basketball Letter 3 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 1 Class Vice President 1 Annual Staff 1 Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,1 Contest Chorus 1,2,3,1 Band 1,2,3,! Orchestra 1 Speech Contest 1,2,3,1 V. V. Speech Contest 1 Speech District 1 JOANNE FRICK G. A. A. 1,2,3,1 Tatler Staff I Library Staff 2,3,1 Annual Staff 1 Girls' Chorus 1,1 Contest Chorus 1,1 Speech Contest 1,2 Girls' B. B. Team 1,2,1 LOREN GILLETT Football 1,3,1 Basketball 3,1 Track 2,3,1 Football Letter 3,1 Basketball Letter 3,1 Track Letter 3,1 Arbor Day Play 2 Stage Manager 3 Annual Staff 1 Boys' Chorus 2,3,1 Contest Chorus 2,1 • F. a • 3,1 F. F. A. Secretary 1 VERNA GILLETT G. A. A. 1,2,3,1 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 1 Tatler Staff 2,3,1 Annual Staff 1 Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,1 Contest Chorus 1,2,3,1 Music Contest 2,3,1 Band 1,2,3,1 Orchestra 1,2 Speech Contest 1,2,3,1 Girls' B. B. Team 1,2,3,1 Library Staff 2,3 DOLORES R BERK CRM G. A. A. 1,2,3,U G. A. A. Officer 2,3 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play U Class Vice-President 3 Class Secretary 1 Tatler Staff 2,3,U Annual Staff U Library Staff 2,3,U Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,U Contest Chorus 2,3,U Cheerleader 1,2,3 NEIL HORNICKEL Class Sec-Treas 2 Class President h Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Track 2,3,U Basketball 3 Football 3 Football Letter 3 Track Letter 3 F. F. A. Secretary 3 F. F. A. Vice-Pros. U Annual Staff U Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,1 Contest Chorus 1,2,3 TOM KERBER Basketball 2,3,U Football 1,2,3,U Track 1,2,3,U Football Letter 3,U Basketball Letter 3,U Track Letter 3,h Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play 1 F. F. A. 3,k F. F. A. Treasurer 3 Annual Staff U Boys' Chorus 2,3,U Contest Chorus 2,3 FRANCIS KROHN Football 1,2,3,U Basketball l,2,3,h Track 2,3 Football Letter 2,3,it Basketball Letter 3,U Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play U Annual Staff U Tatler Staff L Class President 1 Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,U Contest Chorus 3,U ARLEN KUNTZ Football 1,2,3,U Basketball 1,2,3,U Track 1,2,U Football Letter 2,3,U Basketball Letter 3,h Track Letter 2 F. F. A. 3,h F. F. A. Reporter U Ass't. F. F. A. Reporter 3 Arbor Day Play 2 Senior Play L Class Vice-President 2 Class Secretary U Boys' Chorus 1,2,U Contest Chorus 1,2 Band 1,2 Annual Staff U Tatler Staff U DOLORES MCNEELY G. A. A. 1,2,3,U G. A. A. Officer h Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play U Tatler Staff 2,3,U Assistant Editor U Annual Editor-in-chief U Library Staff 2,3 Girls' Chorus 1,2,3, Contest Chorus 3,h President of Chorus U Speech Contest 1,2,3,U V. V. Speech Contest 2 District Speech 2,3 SUZANNE LIVINGSTON G. A. A. 1,2,3,h G. A. A. Vice President 3 G. A. A. President U Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play U Tatler Staff 2,3,U Assistant Editor U Annual Staff U Library Staff 2 Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,U Contest Chorus 2,3,h Band 1,2,3,U Class Secretary 3 Cheerleader U Speech Contest 1,2,3,U V. V. Speech Contest 3,h District Speech Contest 3,U Girls' B. B. Team 1,2,3,h PHYLLIS PEARSON G. A. A. 1,2,3,U Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Class Treasurer 3 Tatler Staff U Annual Staff U Girls' Chorus l,2,3,b Contest Chorus U HELEN SHELL Arbor Day Play 2 Class President 3 G. A. A. 1,2,3,U G. A. A. Treasurer 2 Tatler Staff 2,3,k Annual Staff U Library Staff 2,3 Girls' Chorus 1,2,3,U Contest Chorus 2,h Sec-Treas Chorus Ij. Girls' B. B. Team 2,3,h DONALD STABLER Football l,2,3,b Track 2 Football Letter 2,3,h F. F. A. 3,h F. F. A. President 3 F. F. A. Treasurer li Class Treasurer U Class President 2 Arbor Day Play 2 Junior Play 3 Senior Play U Annual Staff U Tatler Staff h Boys' Chorus 1,2,3,U Contest Chorus 1,2,3,h Music Contest 2,h SENIOR CUSS HISTORY In the fall of 19b7, 23 pairs of freshly polished shoes entered C. H. S. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Kuntz, the class officers were elected as follows: Pros,—Francis Krohn,Vice Pres, Kenneth Schade,Sec.-Trees.—Dolores Haberkorn. Later two students left, Charles Perkins who moved to Fairbury and Thomas Runyon who quit. On Friday, October 3, the day of the Cullom football game, the freshmen were initiated by the sophomores. The return party, a hayride and weiner roast, was given in May. In 19U8 nineteen sophomores enrolled. T7ith Miss Stoutemyer as sponsor, the following officers were elected: Pres,—Donald Stadler, Vice Pres.—Arlon Kuntz, Sec.-Treas.—Neil Hornickel. On Friday, September 21, the sophomores initiated the freshman class. On Thursday evening April 28, the freshmen entertained the sophomores at a hayride to the Turtle Pond followed by a weiner roast. The class lost two students during the sophomore year, Joanne Frick who transfered to Forrest and Kenneth Schade who quit. Eighteen juniors enrolled at C, H. S. in 19h9� The class officers were elected as follows: Pres,—Helen Shell, Vice Pres,— Dolores Haberkorn, Sec.—Sue Livingston, Treas,—Phyllis Pearson. Mrs. Davidson was the class sponsor. The junior class gained a former student, Joanne Frick, who returned from Forrest. The junior play, The Sunshine Twins, was given on April 21. The prom was held on May 20, using A Spanish Fiesta as a theme. Miss Rrenneman was the prom sponsor. After four years of wear and tear, 17 pairs of battered old shoes entered C. H. S. and under the sponsorship of Miss Plaster the following officers were elected: Pres.—Neil Hornickel, Vice Pres.—Gerry Bartlett, Sec,—Arlen Kuntz, Treas.—Donald Stadler. The senior play, The Campbells Are Coming, was presented on May 10. Senior pictures were taken on September 16 and received in December. The D. A. R. award was received by Audrey Dickman, who was also valedictorian. Dolores McNeely was salutatorian. The seniors chose gold and green as their class colors and yellow pansy as the class flower. The motto was Climb as though you were to live forever,live as though you were to die tomorrow. JUNIOR PLAY—CLASS OF '£l 1ST ROW: D. Haberkorn, P. Pearson, V. Gillott, D. Stadler, A. Dickman, D. McNeely, F. Krohn, N. Hornickel, S. Livingston. 2ND ROW: G. Bartlett, L. Oillett, Mrs. Davidson, T. Kerber, H. Shell. The seniors' feet were shaking in their shoes when they presented.'their junior class piay, Sunshine Twins, on April 21,19?0. Because the picture of the senior class play could not be obtained by the time of publication of the annual, the junior play picture was inserted instead. The Sunshine Twins,Gabby Robinson (Neil Hornickel) and Connie Robinson (Sue Livingston) involved the House of Robinson in plenty of trouble with their antics in their sunshine club. Mother Robinson (Audrey Dickman) had plenty to weep about with all her family in some kind of trouble. First, the twins pasted pictures on the wall of the bathroom and incurred a bill for scraping red paint off the Minute-Man statue. This, however, was nothing to changing the figures in their father's (Don Stadler) homework so that he would lose his job. Their plan was to have father buy a greenhouse that Mrs. Ellis (Verna Gillett) had for sale because their father had always wanted to grow flowers. Their biggest mistake was in reading two zeros on the end of father's $1L0 bank account. They paid several hoodlums to beat up their brother, Glen (Gerry Bartlett) who was interested in socialism and share—the-wealth schemes but who wouldn't get a job for himself. They also turned their attention to their sister Norma (Dolores McNeely) who was getting ready for a Hollywood career under the guidance of Pauline Doyle (Phyllis PearSon). Since Norma had already turned down an offer of marriage from the millionaire, Vail Porter (Francis Krohn) the twins decided it was time to wreck Norma's career by telling impossible tales about her. At the same time Vail Porter promised the twins the $1,000 necessary for father's greenhouse if they would get Norma to marry him. Their plan included a beating for Vail to insure Norma's sympathy. Much of the comedy was supplied by Bebe Prather (Dolores Haberkorn) the married daughter of the Robinsons who came home at frequent intervals to complain of the treatment given her by her meek long-suffering husband Leo (Tom Kerber). At the twins' insistence the worm finally turned and Leo asserted himself by becoming a roaring lion. Their pranks turned out for the best in the end as father got his greenhouse; Norma, her millionaire; Bebe,a reconciliation with her husband;and Glen decided he would rather be a capitalist after nil. The twins themselves ended up with a contract in Hollywood as a talent scout spotted them as movie naturals when they helped Norma's try-out. Kirs. Florence Davidson directed the play. Loren Gillett was stage manager; Helen Shell, business manager. Ticket sales wore promoted by Dolores Haberkorn, senior class manager; Joanne Frick, junior class manager; Loren Gillett, sophomore class manager and Phyllis Pearson, freshman class manager. SENIOR PLAY—CLASS OF '51 The seniors were shoeless in the second act when they presented their class play The Campbells Are Coming on Thursday evening, May 10, 195 1, in the high school gym. This was a hilarious farce with hillbilly trimmings. Kaye Brannigan (Dolores McNeely) returned home from girls' school brimming with culture. Much to her family's disgust, she threw over Jeff Scudder (Gerry Bartlett) a young medical student for snobbish aristocratic Kingston Campbell (Francis Krohn). After learning that Kingston and his highfalutin' mother, Augusta Campbell (Verna Gillett) believed Kaye's family were all hillbillies, they decided to act the part for the benefit of the Campbells. Grandma Brannigan (Audrey Dickman) pretended that she believed the Campbells were ruvenooers and came in with a shotgun to drive thorn out. Dick or Skootcr (Tom Korbcr) Impersonated the family idiot and laughed at everything. Betty (Dolores Haberkorn) the shy and wild granddaughter ran under the table whenever she was addressed. Cyrus Scudder (Donald Stadlor) pretended to be Betty's suitor, but was really courting Ma Brannigan. He and Bil-dad Tapp (Arlen Kuntz) almost came to blows over Grandma's affection. Catalpa (Sue Livingston) portrayed a typical hillbilly servant girl. The plot worked out to a dramatic conclusion when Augusta Campbell admitted that she was really a hillbilly and a sister of Bildad Tapp. Kaye refused to marry Kingston when she found that he was interested only in her money. She returned to her old sweetheart, Jeff. Cyrus won out over Bildad for Ma Brannigan' s hand. Miss Plaster directed the play. Bob Lawless was stage manager, and Phyllis Pearson was business manager. Ticket sales were promoted by Helen Shell, senior class manager; Joanne Frick, junior class manager; Dolores McNeely, sophomore class manager; and Sue Livingston, freshman class manager. The play cast in their hillbilly costumes assisted with the between act numbers. LAST TILL AND TESTAMENT Te, the Class of f$l, being of unsound, insane, and insolvent minds, do, hereby revoking any and all previous wills, bequeath the following property to the parties hereinafter mentioned. I, Gerry Bartlett, do will and bequeath unto John Francis Haberkorn, my wild shirts, cowboy boots, and the matter-of-fact way I put ray arm around all the girls. I, Audrey Dickman, do will and bequeath unto Darlene Krueger, my bottle of peroxide, my fondness for dieting, and my fickleness. I, Joanne Frick, do will and bequeath unto Carol Forney ray swingy walk and my superb form on the basketball floor. I, Loren Gillett, do will and bequeath unto Carol Forney my ability to drive safely and sanely under all conditions, and my intense interest in scholastic achievement. I, Verna Gillett, do will and bequeath unto Joann Franey my collection of boys' class rings and identification bracelets, and also my little black book. I, Dolores Haberkorn,do will and bequeath my Amazon-like physique and my way with the male teachers unto '.Tilma Lang. I, Neil Hornickel, do will and bequeath unto Donald Kane, the artistic way I wield my razor and my tube of Burma-Shave. I, Tom Kerber, do will and bequeath unto Donald Kane my ability to pay strictest attention in History IV class, and my inability to understand women, especially redheads. I, Francis Krohn, do will and bequeath unto Grant Conibear my meek acceptance of any and all criticism and my love for watching T-V in the dark. I, Arlen Kuntz, do will and bequeath unto Lloyd Hornstein my beloved rabfrits, and that acme of male accomplishment, my sideburns and my moustache, I, Bob Lawless, do will and bequeath my fondness (?) for a certain freshman girl, and my ability to grow big and tall in one year to John Francis Haberkorn. I, Sue Livingston, do -will and bequeath my buoyant spirits, sturdy appearance, and my big economy-size bottle of Hadacol, which has essentially contributed to the aforesaid endowments, to Darlene Krueger. I, Dolores McNeely, do will and bequeath unto Marlene Haber-korn my unfailing good humor which is especially evident on the mornings on which I get up early (around 10 o'clock). I, Phyllis Pearson, do will and bequeath unto Gail Hummel my flair for telling facetious jokes, and my piercing soprano voice, I, Helen Shell, do will and bequeath unto Norma Church, my bold, audacious my of flirting with other girls' boyfriends, and my talent for blushing at the slightest pretext. I, Donald Stadler, do will and bequeath unto Donald Dennett . my reserved manner, gentlemanly laugh, and my rakish hairdo. I, Owen Stow, do will and bequeath my long-distance legs in track, and my love for Physics unto Grant Conibear. All heretofore enumerated articles and qualities are hereby unselfishly set aside as reserved exclusively for the parties so designated. Signed, sealed, smeared, and published on this nineteenth day of May in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and fifty-one. ° (JW 4w PROPHECY WASHINGTON—1972 While vacationing in the East, we decide to stop over in Yfashington D. C. in order to visit some of our old friends who have become influential there. As we step off our plane, we notice that quite a welcome has been prepared for us. Not every visitor to Washington has the honor of being greeted by the President of the United States, Audrey Dickman. After we have congratulated Audrey on winning the recent election, she invites us to be her guests at the White House during our stay. Leaving the airport, we narrowly miss losing several fenders when another automobile streaks by. It is none other than the former President, Harry Truman, being driven around the city by his new chauffeur, Verna Gillett. Mr. Truman says that after his last term he can go through anything calmly, even Verna’s driving. Our car comes to a screeching halt as Audrey yells out the window at a distinguished gentleman walking down the sidewalk. She then introduces us to Mr, Arlen Kuntz whom she has just appointed as ambassador to Russia”on account of his great amount f tact and his easy-going nature. Suddenly Pennsylvania Avenue is in an uproar 1 Zooming down the street comes Neil Hornickel on his new Super-Six Jet-Propelled John Deere tractor. Neil is furious I His former friend, Don.al' Stadler, who is now Secretary of Agriculture, has made him pay extra taxes when his Chester Whites all had over thirty-seven pigs last year. Since we want to see all points of interest in Washington, Audrey takes us to the Pentagon Building. While ’.vandering through the many halls, we happen to look in one of the doors and see the famous General Loren Gillett, present head of the TiACS. His secretary, Dolores Haberkorn has made herself quite comfortable on his knee whiletaking a letter concerning the disadvantages of WACS using Atomic Bubble Gum when Hydrogen Buggle Gum does such a superior job. On our way out, vfe nearly trip over Dolores McNeely, who is industriously scrubbing the steps. Dolores says that she is just thrilled to death with her career in Yfashington: it gives her such a feeling of prestige. After we leave the Pentagon Building, we decide to go to a nearby park to rest a while. We are surprised to find a little old white-haired man sitting on a park bench weeping his ancient heart out. Looking closer, we are astonished to discover that it is Tom Kerber who has aged most surprisingly in the past twenty yearsT lorn is very disheartened since his recent defeat in the election. He was running for President on the Prohibition Party. Since we are definitely baseball fans, Audrey takes us to Griffith Stadium where the ’Washington Senators are playing the Yankees There we see the famous congresswoman from Illinois, Sue Livingston, wailing loudly when the batboy for the Senators, Francis Krohn, is hit by a foul ball. We also notice Secretary of Agriculture Stadler with his assistant Helen Shell, who is wearing the new mink coat Donald recently purchased with the tax money he got from Neil's pigs. After the game is over, we are anxious to get back to our hotel in order to watch Senator Bartlett's investigating committee on television. Senator Bartlett is now investigating the big-time gambler, Phyllis Pearson. His evidence against Phyllis is that her purse always sounds as though full of change from slot machines. Phyllis blushingly claims that it's just the usual junk she carries. Before ending our stay in Washington, we insist on visiting Bob Lawless, the multi-millionaire, in his newly-erected mansion. Bob has just retired after a very profitable career as money counter in the United States Mint. As we pull up at a road-repair barricade, our attention is drawn to sounds of a brawl down the road a short distance. We are surprised to find Joanne Frick, head of the Federal Division of Highways, throwing wet cement all over the nice black robe of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Owen Stow. Owen is infuriated, but Joanne is nearly frothing at tlie mouth in her rage. Luckily the battle is ended when Joanne falls over backwards into the cement mixer. Although His Honor, Mr. Stow, is very much opposed to women holding government positions, we all agree that Joanne could have chosen better ways than slinging cement to change his mind. We have a very nice visit with the Lawless butler as Bob is busy taking a steam bath to get rid of his excess pounds and can't be bothered with ordinary tourists. As our visit in Washington draws to a close, we board our plane with a new feeling of confidence in our government. ’That more capable hands could the legislature of our country be placed in than those of the Class of 'S 1? « old white-haired man sitting on a park bench weeping his ancient heart out. Looking closer, we are astonished to discover that it is Tom Kerber who has aged most surprisingly in the past twenty years, lorn is very disheartened since his recent defeat in the election. He was running for President on the Prohibition Party. Since we are definitely baseball fans, Audrey takes us to Griffith Stadium where the Washington Senators are playing the Yankees There we see the famous congresswoman from Illinois, Sue Livingston, wailing loudly when the batboy for the Senators, Francis Krohn, is hit by a foul ball. We also notice Secretary of Agriculture Stadler with his assistant Helen Shell, who is wearing the new mink coat Donald recently purchased with the tax money he got from Neil's pigs. After the game is over, we are anxious to get back to our hotel in order to watch Senator Bartlett's investigating committee on television. Senator Bartlett is now investigating the big-time gambler, Phyllis Pearson. His evidence against Phyllis is that her purse always sounds as though full of change from slot machines. Phyllisblushingly claims that it's just the usual junk she carries. Before ending our stay in Washington, we insist on visiting Bob Lawless, the multi-millionaire, in his newly-erected mansion. Bob has just retired after a very profitable career as money counter in the United States Mint. As we pull up at a road-repair barricade, our attention is drawn to sounds of a brawl down the road a short distance. We are surprised to find Joanne Frick, head of the Federal Division of Highways, throwing wet cement all over the nice black robe of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Owen Stow. Owen is infuriated, but Joanne is nearly frothing at the mouth in her rage. Luckily the battle is ended when Joanne falls over backwards into the cement mixer. Although His Honor, Mr. Stow, is very much opposed to women holding government positions, we all agree that Joanne could have chosen better ways than slinging cement to change his mind. We have a very nice visit with the Lawless butler as Bob is busy taking a steam bath to get rid of his excess pounds and can't be bothered with ordinary tourists. As our visit in Washington draws to a close, we board our plane with a new feeling of confidence in our government. ’That more capable hands could the legislature of our country be placed in than those of the Class of ’ 1? SENIOR HIT PARADE Gerry Bartlett . Audrey Dickman . Joanne Frick . . Loren Gillett. . Verna Gillett. . Dolores Haberkorn Neil Hornickel . Tom Kcrber . . . Francis Krohn. . Arlen Kuntz. . . Bob Lawless. , . Sue Livingston . Dolores McNeely. Phyllis Pearson. Helen Shell. . . Donald Stadler . '.lomen, ’Tomen, Women Aba Daba Daba Put That Ring on My Finger Bright Eyes Pm Always True To You, Darlin', In My Fashion She's Funny That ’lay The Call of the Wild Goose . Oogie Oogie ’la ’.7a . Feudin', Fussin', and Fightin' I Only Want a Buddy . ’That Is This Thing Called Love? , I� m Daddy's Little Girl , I'm in the Mood for Love , She Don't Wanna , ’7ho? . Cincinnati Dancing Pig . Plain Old Country Boy Owen Stow, JUNIOR CUSS HISTORY 1ST ROWs N. Church, D. Krueger, M. Haberkorn, J. Franey, C. ' Forney, ’7. Lang, 2ND ROW: Miss Brenneman, G. Conibear, F. Haberkorn, G. Hummel, D. Bennett, D. Kane, Mrs, Davidson► The juniors returned to school in the fall of 19E 0 with lagging feet. In the fall of 19u8, C. H. S. welcomed twenty new freshmen who consisted of 8 boys and 12 girls. With Ur, Kuntz as class advisor, the following officers were chosen: Pres.—Gail Hummel, Vice Pros.—Ernest Kcmnetz, and Sec.-Treas.—Darlene Krueger. The freshmen wore initiated September 2h at our first home football game. The boys were dressed in jeans and shirts inside-out and pigtails. The girls wore bib overalls and shirts and had ten pigtails in their hair. They w«re the guests of the sophomore class at a party that night. The freshmen gave the sophomores a return party on April 28 with a hay ride and wiener roast. During the school year the class lost five students. Ann Seright moved to 3loomington, Norma Church moved to Fairbury, Kay Koehler moved to New Port Richey, Florida, and Mary Frances Bump moved to Switz City, Indiana. George Point dropped out and Geraldine Blair came from Florida April 12, to finish school here. In 19U9 fourteen sophomores returned for another year with Miss Stoutcrayer as their sponsor. The following officers were elected: Pres.—Lloyd Hornstein, Vice Pres.—Darlene Krueger, and Sec.-Treas.—Gail Hummel. Raymond Baker and Ernest Kcmnetz dropped out of this class, but Norma Church returned from Fairbury. The juniors returned in 19$0 and chose the following class officers: Pros.—Gail Hummel, Vice Pres.—Grant- Conibear, Sec.— Lloyd Hornstein, Treas.—Marlene Haberkorn. Sherry and Shirley Hummel dropped out of school during the year. The juniors presented their play Miss Jimmy on April 6. They sold candy at noon and at football and basketball games to foot the bill of the prom which was held May 19. Mrs. Davidson was their class sponsor and directed their play,and Miss Brenneman was their banquet and prom sponsor. JUNIOR GLASS HISTORY 1ST ROW: N. Church, D. Krueger, M. Habcrkorn, J. Franey, G, ' Forney, W. Lang. 2ND ROliT: Miss Brenneman, G. Conibear, F. Habcrkorn, G. Hummel, D. Bennett, D. Kane, Mrs. Davidson. The juniors returned to school in the fall of 1950 with lagging feet. In the fall of 19 8, C. H. S. welcomed twenty new freshmen who consisted of 8 boys and 12 girls. With Mr. Kuntz as class advisor, the following officers were chosen: Pres.—Gail Hummel, Vice Pros.—Ernest Kemnotz, and Sec.-Treas.—Darlene Krueger. The freshmen were initiated September 2U at our first home football game. The boys were dressed in jeans and shirts inside-out and pigtails. The girls wore bib overalls and shirts and had ten pigtails in their hair. They Were the guests of the sophomore class at a party that night. The freshmen gave the sophomores a return party on April 28 with a hay ride and wiener roast. During the school year the class lost five students. Ann Seright moved to Bloomington, Norma Church moved to Fairbury, Kay Koehler moved to New Port Richey, Florida, and Mary Francos Bump moved to Switz City, Indiana. George Point dropped out and Geraldine Blair came from Florida April 12, to finish school here. In 19U9 fourteen sophomores returned for another year with Miss Stoutemyer as their sponsor. The following officers were elected: Pres,—Lloyd Hornstein, Vice Pres.—Darlene Krueger, and Sec.-Treas.—Gail Hummel, Raymond Baker and Ernest Kemnetz dropped out of this class, but Norma Church returned from Fairbury. The juniors returned in 1950 and chose the following class officers: Pros.—Gail Hummel, Vice Pres.—Grant Conibear, Sec.— Lloyd Hornstein, Treas.--Marlene Haberkorn. Sherry and Shirley Hummel dropped out of school during the year. The juniors presented their play Miss Jimmy on April 6. They sold candy at noon and at football and basketball games to foot the bill of the prom which was held May 19. Mrs. Davidson was their class sponsor and directed their play,and Miss Brenneman was their banquet and prom sponsor. . JUNIOR PLAY—CLASS OF '$2 On Friday evening, April 6, the junior class stepped a good pace ’.Then they presented a fine performance entitled, Miss Jimmy. The scene was laid in the study room of Florence (Gail Hummel) and Louise (Norma Church) two lively young students in the Brier Mountain College for women. Catherine (Darlene Krueger) was a redhead of the type that men are said to prefer. Doris, (Carol Forney) who roomed with Catherine, was the freshman drudge. Harriot(Marlene Haberkorn) was the campus snob with an inferiority complex. These girls were fellow students in the college. The girls were kept in line by that stern disciplinarian, a typical teacher of the old school, Miss Watkins (Joann Franey) who resented any infraction of the rules. The young ladies were often in the dog house for skipping classes, not studying, and having food in their rooms, which they usually procured by bribing Droopy (Francis Haberkorn) the superstitious ghost-fearing colored man, who was slowly building up a chicken farm by increasing his flock each night. Professor Frazier (Donald Bennett) was the English professor, who though very slow in catching a joke, laughed heartily when he finally caught on. Then, ther was Jimmy, played by Donald Kane, a State man, who had to prove his .vorbhinoss to his fraternity by breaking into the girls' dormitory and stealing a dress. Of course he -was captured and things became really complicated when the girls decided to hold him for ransom to got his fraternity brothers as dates for the Prom. The play was directed by Mrs. Davidson. The assistant director was V ilna Lang and the class managers were: Dolores McNeely, senior class; '7ilma Lang, junior class; A1 Gerbracht, sophomore class; and Bob hittenbarger, freshman class. Grant Conibcar was business manager and Lloyd Hornstein '.ns stage manager. JUNIOR PLAY—CLASS OF '$2 On Friday evening, April 6, the junior class stepped a good pace -when they presented a fine performance entitled, Miss Jimmy. The scene was laid in the study room of Florence (Gail Hummel) and Louise (Norma Church) two lively young students in the Brier Mountain College for women. Catherine (Darlene Krueger) was a redhead of the type that men are said to prefer. Doris, (Carol Forney) who roomed with Catherine, was the freshman drudge. Harriet(Marlene Haberkorn) was the campus snob with an inferiority complex. These girls were fellow students in the college. The girls were kept in line by that stern disciplinarian, a typical teacher of the old school, Miss Watkins (Joann Franey) who resented any infraction of the rules. The young ladies were often in the dog house for skipping classes, not studying, and having food in their rooms, which they usually procured by bribing Droopy (Francis Haberkorn) the superstitious ghost-fearing colored man, who was slowly building up a chicken farm by increasing his flock each night. Professor Frazier (Donald Bennett) was the English professor, who though very slow in catching a joke, laughed heartily when he finally caught on. Then, there was Ji; my, played by Donald Kane, a State man, who had to prove his worthiness to his fraternity by breaking into the girls' dormitory and stealing a dress. Of course he was captured and things became really complicated when the girls decided to hold him for ransom to get his fraternity brothers as dates for the Prom. The play was directed by Mrs. Davidson. The assistant director was VJilma Lang and the class managers -were: Dolores LicNeely, senior class; 'Tilma Lang, junior class; A1 Gerbracht, sophomore class; and Bob hittenbarger, freshman class. Grant Conibear was business manager and Lloyd Hornstein vns stage manager. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM Dancing feet of the juniors, seniors, faculty, board members, and guests were seen in the old gym, Saturday, May 19. The juniors used an Oriental Garden for their theme. The gym was beautifully decorated with blue streamers as a false ceiling. There was a stone garden wall all around the room with flowers growing near it. In one corner was a brook with a bridge and different colored lighting. There were Chinese lanterns hanging from the ceiling and butterflies flying about the room. The sophomores girls who served as waitresses wore bright colored kimonas. They also served punch from a well that was placed in the middle of the gym. Gail Hummel, president of the junior class, served as toast-mistress and welcomed the guests. Neil Hornickel, president of the senior class, gave the response. Joann Franey gave a toast to the faculty and board. The junior girls sang Japanese Sandman and Tea for Two. Norma Church read the prophecy and Audrey Dickman read the class will and the senior hit parade. Joann Franey sang China Town and then Ur. Henricks and Ur. Kibler spoke. The juniors did a very nice job and everyone enjoyed themselves. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY 1ST ROW: S. Krueger, A. Clestor, J. Runyon, R. Warder, M. Close, J. Davis, J. McCarthy. 2ND ROW: A. Baltz, R. Hoelscher, J. Hoeger, M. Smith, D. Wilson, P. Close, Miss Schumacher. 3RD ROW: W. Wilson, D. Hubly, D. Rosenboon, P. Scanlon, C. Czy- ajczynski, A. Gerbracht, L. Bruner. The sophomore's feet fairly leaped in order to return to C. H. S. for another year of fun and study. In the autumn of 19U9 C. H. S. welcomed eighteen ''green fresh.ies. Later on in the year the class lost Joan Gingerich, who moved to Gibson City. The class gained two new members—Helen Sorey from Piper City and Carl Czyajczynski from Jackson,Michigan. The officers for the freshman class wore as follows: Pr s.— Barbara Warder, Vice Pres.—June Runyon,Sec.-Treas.—A1 Gerbracht. Miss Rrennenan was their sponsor. In the fall of 1950 twenty-two sophomores enrolled at C. H. S. with three new members,Pat Scanlon from Chicago and Marie and Phil Close from Lisle, Illinois. Later in the year Helen Sorey and Monnie Brock dropped out of school. In the last week in September the class had a wiener roast at the Turtle Pond. On April 3 1951 the sophomores and freshmen went skating at Gilman. The class gave the annual Arbor Day Play on April 16. The name of the play was The Story of Corn. The officers that were elected are as follows: Pres.—A1 Gerbracht, Vice Pres.—June Runyon,See.--Shirley Krueger, Treas.— Dick Rosenboom. FRESHMAN CUSS HISTORY 1ST ROW: S. Johnston, E. Hubly, E. Cavanagh, D. Patton, B. Sorey, M. A. Mauritzen, D. Forney. 2ND ROW: C. Martin, R. Freehill, J. Haberkorn, L. Hornstein, B. Ashman, M. Wilson, Mr. Bicket. 3RD ROW: F. Cohernour, R. Nickrent, J. Wilson, R. Collins, D. Snow, R. Sargeant, B. Houser, B. Whittenbarger. D. Adamson and j. Roberts wore not present when the class picture was taken. Last fall when school resumed in C. H. S., we heard the patter of the eager feet of the freshmen who had hopes of ’..hat the future years would bring. The class enrolLmont consisted of twenty-four students, thirteen of whom Were boys and eleven girls. Nick Nimbler moved to Fairbury and Marilyn Gillctt is attending school in Chicago for the remainder of the year. Although they lost two students, Sharon Johnston, a transfer iron Forrest, enrolled after the semester. With their sponsor, Mr. Bicket, they elected the following officers: Pres.—Elaine Hubly, Vice Pres.—Jim Wilson, Sec,— Jerome Haberkorn, Treas.—Bob Whittenbarger. On October 17 they had a private hamburger fry and picnic lunch at Turtle Pond with Mr. and Mrs, Bicket and Mr. and Mrs. George Saathoff as chaperons. They played games after they ate and had a very good time. On April 3 the freshmen and sophomores had a joint skating party at Gilman. Refreshments were provided by the classes. The girls furnished sandwiches and the boys bought pop at the skating rink. STAFF AND HONORS 1ST ROM: D. McNeely,A. Dickman, M, Haberkorn, D. Krueger, S. Liv- ingston, S. Krueger, A. Dickman. 2ND RCT.7: J. Curtis, B. Beck, H. Gerdes, K. Snith, I.I. Teter, D. Ashman. Audrey Dickman graduated valedictorian of her class with a 97.50 average which ranked with the all-time high of the school. Dolores McNeely graduated salutatorian with a 91.85 average. Marlene Haberkorn, Darlene Krueger,Sue Livingston, and Shirley Krueger were elected cheerleaders this year. For football games they wore blue corduroy slacks and white turtle neck sweaters with an orange C. For basketball they got new uniforms of blue skirts, white blouses, and orange weskits. The cheerleaders did a good job of ’’pulling” our boys through the season. Audrey Dickman received the D. A. R. award which is based on leadership, patriotism, loyalty, and good citizenship. She was chosen for this award by the votes of her classmates. Helen Shell and Gerry Bartlett received the legion awards after being chosen for the awards by the votes of thodr classmates. V e are grateful to Mr. Jara s Curtis for the fine work he has done in keeping our building clean, providing us with heat,and the many other things he does. Ho was assisted part tame this year by Bob and Bill Beck, The efficient young secretary the high school employed this year was Miss Helen Gerdes. The cooks, with Mrs. Dorothy Ashman as head cook, have done a pood job of keeping us well-fed and healthy. Me have three cooks. The present ones are: Mrs. Martha Teter, Mrs. Peg Smith, and Mrs. Dorothy Ashman with Mrs. Carl Miller as substitute cook. . JUNIOR HIGH EIGHTH GRADE 1ST ROW: B. Runyon, F. Branz, J. Adamson, K. Sargeant, D. Snow, S. Lang, C. Wilson. 2ND ROT: lir. Kuntz, J. Bennett, J. Miller, 1. Dillcr, D. Hummel, D. Wilson, C. Coyne, A. Cording, lirs. Ruppcl. 3RD ROT: D. Hoelscher, E. Evans, A. Stow, 0. Stow, V. Dehn, D. McKinley, A. Frick, B. Gillett. SEVENTH GRADE 1ST ROT: J. Perkins, N. Dickman, J. Gillett, M. F. Johnston, J. Day, R. Lee. 2ND ROW: Mr. Kuntz, B. Houser, J. Edwards, J. Kuntz, B. Humiel, G. Farley, Lirs. Ruppel. 3RD ROT: R. Sargeant, B. Todd, J. Barrett. At the beginning of the school year, small feet were seen under the desks in the first two rows of the assembly. They belonged to the seventh and eighth grade pupils. Thirty-nine pupils enrolled in the seventh and eighth grades last fall. The seventh grade lost two pupils: James Wade moved away, and Joanne Bayston moved to Colorado, but returned this spring. Lierry Faye Johnston, a transfer from Forrest and Roger Masden of Kentucky enrolled in the seventh grade. The eighth grade lost Richard Salzman and Donald Beckoff. A class of twenty-two received diplomas on Thursday, May 31• They have a Citizenship Club composed of seventh and eighth graders. Officers are changed every six weeks. The club dues are used for their activities and parties during the year. Jerry Edwards and Nancy Dickman are two of the seventh grade students that have participated in band all year. The eighth grade people that have been in band this year are; Verneil Dehm, Carol Wilson, Fern Branz, and Donald Hummel. The seventh and eighth graders went on a trip on May 18. They visited the capitol and other points of interest in Springfield during the morning and then visited at New Salem in the afternoon. The American Legion awards were received by Janet Adamson and Donald Hummel as a result of a vote by their classmates. The junior high has five teachers. Miss Plaster and Mrs. Davidson, high school teachers, teach science and geography and history, respectively. The two regular teachers are Mr. Kuntz and Mrs. Ruppel. Mr. Kuntz, coach and principal of the grade school, teaches arithmetic and boys' physical education. Mrs. Ruppel teaches spelling, reading, health, English, and girls' physical education. Miss Schumacher is in charge of the music department. GIRLS' CHORUS 1ST ROW: S. Krueger, D. Forney, J. Runyon, C. Martin, N. Church, V. Gillett, R. Freehill, 0. Haherkorn. 2ND ROW: M. Close, A. Clester, W. Lang, M. Wilson, S. Livingston, B. Ashman, J. McCarthy, Miss Schumacher. 3RD ROW: P. Pearson, D. Krueger, j. Hoeger, M« Mauritzen, C. For- ney, A. Dickraan, H. Shell, J. Franey, S. Johnston. i;TH ROW: E. Cavanagh, G. Hummel, B. Warder, E. Hublv, M. Haber- korn, D. McNeel.y, D. Patton, J. Frick, M, Smith. D. Adamson was not present when the picture was taken. Officers of the chorus are President, Dolores McNeely; Vice President, Joyce Hoeger; Secretary-Treasurer, Helen Shell, The girls' chorus sang If I Loved You and Whispering for a P. T. A. meeting in the fall. The girls' and boys' choruses wont Christmas caroling at Christmas time. They sang carols at. different homes in town and then came back to school for a lunch prepared by the girls, April 13, the chorus sang the following songs at the Spring Concert: The Night Has a Thousand Eyes, Open the Gates of the Temple, Come to the Fair, and Summer Time. Twenty-four members of the girls' chorus represented Chats-worth at the V. V. Contest at Hersclier, on April 20. The following girls were chosen to attend: Joann Franey, Verna Gillett, Dolores Haberkorn, Joanne Frick, Dotty Ashman, Darlene Patton, Rita Freehill, Sh’aron Johnston, and Helen She'll—1st Sop.; Norma Church, Audrey Dicloaan, Carol Forney, Marlene Haberkorn, Dolores McNeely, Marion Wilson,and Sue Livingston—2nd Sop.; Joyce Hoegcr, Darlene Krueger, Gail Hummel, Shirley Krueger, Wilma Lang, Phyllis Pearson, Barbara .ardor, and Donna Fornoy—Altos. Three extra girls w re taken in case someone could not attend. The extras were Amy Clester, June Runyon, and Elaine Hubly. The girls sang Open the Gates of the Temple and Cone to the Fair. They placed in the second division. The chorus took part in the Music Festival at Fairbury, May 11. They sang Kathryn's '.Tedding Day, Tune-up Time, Cpen the Gates of the Teeple. They also took part with the nixed chorus in singing America My Own, Cherubim Song, No. 7, It's a Grand Night for Singing. Mrs. H. M. Trinkle was our accompanist BOYS CHORUS 1ST ROW: J. Wilson, P. Close, L. Bruner, P. Scanlon, T. Kerber, G. Conibear. 2ND ROW: Miss Schumacher, D. Kano, L. Hornstein, J. Haberkorn, A. Baltz, R. Nickrent, D. Snow. 3RD ROW: W. Wilson, F. Krohn, A. Gerbracht, G. Bartlett, C. Czy- ajczynski, F. Haberkorn, D. Stadler, R. Sargeant. 1+TH ROW: D. Roscnboom,D. Bennett, A. Kuntz, L. Gillett, D. Hubly, B. Lawless, IJ. Hornickel. The boys' chorus joined vdth the girls and sang Battle Hymn of the Republic at the Spring Concert on April 13. The following boys were chosen to enter the V. V. Contest at Herscher, April 20: 1st Tenors—Donald Bennett, Bob Lawless, Pat Scanlon, Donald Hubly, and Leroy Hornstein; 2nd Tenors— Donald Stadler, Donald Snow, Alan Baltz, Jerome Haberkorn, and Richard Nickrent; Baritones—Richard Rosenboora, Gerry Bartlett,Phil Close, Jim Wilson, Arlen Kuntz, and Francis Krohn. The extras were Al Gerbracht, LaVern Bruner, and Francis Haberkorn. The boys sang Stout Hearted Men, and Sleep Kentucky Babe, and placed in third division. The boys' chorus also took part in the Tri-School Festival at Fairbury, May 11. They sang Stout Hearted Men, Sleep Kentucky Babe, and Climbin' Up the Mountain. They also took part with the mixed chorus in singing America, My Own Cherubim Song, No. 7, and It's a Grand Night for Singing. ENSEMBLES A nixed ensemble consisting of: Dick Rosenboora,Joann Franey, Norma Church, Rita Freehill, Audrey Dickman, Phil Close, Donald Stadler, made the following public appearances. For an auxiliary program they sang Keep the Home Fires Burning, K-K-K-Katy, Goodbye Broadway, Hello France. Dick Rosenboom sang a solo, Oh How I Hate to Get up in the Morning. The ensemble sang a number of Christmas carols for the D. of I. Christmas party. The ensemble that sang for the Woman's Club Barn Dance was composed of: Dick Rosenboom, Phil Close, Don Stadler, Richard Nickrent, Norma Church, Verna Gillett, Sue Livingston, and Rita Freehill, They sang You Tell Me Your Dreams, Side Walks of New York, Dearie, Do You Remember, You Are My Sunshine, and You’re Daddy’s Little Girl. — . BAND 1ST ROT: S. Livingston, G. Hummel, M. '.Tilson, D. Patton, N. Dick- man, D. Hummel, J. Edwards, N. Church. 2ND ROVf: F. Branz, G. Bartlett, B. harder, C. Tilson, F. Haber- korn, A. Dickman. For the dedication of the new gym the band made its first appearance of the year and played The Star Spangled Banner. At the Annual Spring Concert the band played The Squadron March, Energy Overture, Bells of St. Mary's, The Man I Love , and Hilltoppers March. At the Tri-School Festival at Fairbury, May 11, the band combined with the bands of Forrest and Fairbury and played marches, overtures, and several light numbers. The numbers they played were: The Star Spangled Banner, Hilltoppers March, The Stars and Stripes Forever March, El Capitan March, Instrumentalist, The Traveller Overture, Alpine Holiday, I've Been 'forking on the Railroad, and The Man I Love. Band Member ship: Trumpets: Norma Church Jerry Edwards Donald Hummel Nancy Dickman Alto Horn: Carol TJIlson Baritone Horn: Audrey Dickman Trombone: Francis Haberkorn Snare Drum: Verneil Dehm Bass Drum: Elaine Hubly Clarinets:. Sue Livingston Gail Hummel Marian ’.7ilson Darlene Patton Flute: Verna Gillett Soprano Saxophone: Fern Branz Tenor Saxophone: Gerry Bartlett Baritone Saxophone: Barbara ’larder MUSIC CONTESTANTS 1ST ROW: M. Wilson, R. Freehill, D. Patton,V. Gillett, J. Franey, D. Forney. 2ND ROW: N. Church, R. Nickrent, D. Stadler, D. Ro3enboom, P. Close, B. Ashman, Miss Schumacher. The following soloists appeared in an assembly program: Sopranos: Joann Franey— The Lass with the Delicate Air Rita Freehill— My Lover Is a Fisherman Marian Wilson— Cradle Song Darlene Patton— 0, ’Tis the Melody Verna Gillett-- Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair Betty Ashman— Through the Years Altos: Norma Church— V hat the Chimney Said Donna Forney— I Love Life Tenors: Richard Nickrent— Into the Night Donald Stadler— The Mill Wheel Basses: Dick Rosenboom— Deep River Phil Close— Eleen Aroon From these Miss Schumacher chose Joann Franey, Donna Forney, Richard Nickrent, and Richard Rosenboom to represent the school in the V. V. Contest at Herscher, April 20. Donna Forney placed in first division, Richard Rosenboom and Joann Franey placed in second division, and Richard Nickrent placed in third division. Donna Forney and Richard Nickrent sang their solos at the Spring Concert April 13. Due to illness Joann Franey and Dick Rosenboom were unable to sing. ENSEMBLES In March an ensemble composed of: Sue Livingston, Verna Gillett, Rita Freehill, Audrey Dickman, Richard Nickrent, Dick Rosenboom, Phil Close, and Donald Stadler sang for the P. T. A. A girls’ sextette composed of: Audrey Dickman, Verna Gillett, Rita Freehill, Donna Forney, Sue Livingston, and Joyce Hoeger sang a couple of songs between acts of the junior play. They sang Deep Purple, and Summer Time. Audrey Dickman and Verna Gillett dressed in monkey suits sang Aba Daba Honeymoon at the junior play. r a SPEECH CONTESTANTS 1ST R017: R. Freehill, D. Patton, D. McNaely, J. Hoeger, M. A. Mauritzen, N. Church. 2ND R0’7: S. Livingston, A. Dickraan, R. Nickrent, A. Baltz, M. V ilson, Miss Stoutemyer. 3RD ROW: B. Ashman, V. Gillett, G. Bartlett, A. Gerbracht, G. Hummel. VJhile the speech contestants were preparing for the 20th Annual Local Speech Contest which was held February 8, 1951 in the high school gymnasium, they showed their nervousness even in practice by wrapping their feet around the lectern. With Miss Stoutemyer as coach the following students prepared for the local speech contest. Orations: Richard Nickrent— Hand-writing on the Wall, Gerry BartleTt— I Speak for Democracy, A1 Gerbracht— � Let's Sell Americanism. Serious Declamations: Verna Gillett— Wingless Victory, Gail Hummel— Wo Are Americans, Dolores McNeely— The Heiress, Norma Church— Elizabeth the Queen. Humorous Declamations: Alan Baltz— My New Pink Suit, Joyce Hoogrr— flic Waltz, ■ Sue Livingston— How the Mortgage was Paid, Marian Wilson— Kiddie Kar Travel, Darlene Patton— Old Junk and New Money, Rita Freohill—1 My Victorian Girlhood, Mary Ann Mauritzen— With the Photographer. Verse Speaking: Audrey Dicknan, Rita Froehill, Gail Hummel, Norma Church Miss Carolyn Kirkwood from Fairbury High School was the judge. The following were the winners: Norma Church—Verse Speaking, Gail Hummel—Serious Declamations, Gerry Bartlett— Orations, and Sue Livingston—Humorous Declamations. The winners went to Pontiac, February 2).i for the District Contest. Gail Hummel and Norma Church placed first there so they went on to the Sectional Contest at Ottawa. Sue Livingston iC-ceived fifth plac in the District Contest. The winners of the local contest competed in the Vermillion Valley Contest at Kempton on Tuesday, April 17. Sue Livingston ranked first in humorous declamation. Gerry Bartlett was first in and Gail Hummel received first in Serious Declamation and second in Extemporaneous. Verso contestants don't compote in the V. V. Contest; therefore Norma ;hurch was not entered. F. F. A. 1ST ROT: D. Stadler, A. Kuntz, O..Stow, F. Haberkorn, N. Hor- nickel, B. Lawless, L. Gillett, Mr. Bicket. 2ND R0 7: R. Nickrent, L. Hornstein, R. Sargcant, T. Kerber, D. Snow, 0. Stow. The traditional big feet” of the farmers were at C. H. S. this year. The F. F. A. or Future Farmers of America is a national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture. It is a non-profit, non-political organization, designed to take its place along with other agencies designed for the development of leadership and improvement of country and farm life. It is an organization to which every boy studying vocational agriculture should belong. It is made up of state associations which are composed of local chapters. There are four degrees of membership— Green Hand,” Chapter Farmer,” State Farmer,” and American Farmer. It is designed to help boys studying vocational agriculture reach their goal. It is a self-supporting organization. It gets its revenue from dues and other money raising activities. During the year the chapter went on field trips that were of interest to everyone studying vocational agriculture. One half day was spent at the Chicago stock yards,,one half day at Swift and Armour packing companies, and Chicago International livestock exposition. A project tour was conducted by the class to each boy's barn. His activities were discussed by the class. The chapter held regular meetings during the year at which business was discussed. The following class officers were elected: President—Francis Haberkorn, Vice President—Neil Hornickel, Secretary—Loren Gillett,Treasurer—Tom Kerber,Reporter—Arlcn Kuntz, Sentinel Bob Lawless, Advisor— Mr. Bicket. The advisory council of the F, F, A. consists of: Clarence Bennett, F. L. Livingston, Vernon Hummel, Leo Hubly, Joseph TJhitt-ler, Vern Kurtenbach, and Stephen Herr. In the fall the Chapter Farmers were initiated by the Piper City Chapter. Work was started on the agriculture shop improvements. 7 ork benches were made and the shop walls were painted. In October the F. F. A. hold a hayride and weiner roast. The boys got dates for the occasion. In November Saunepin, Qullom, and Chatsworth held a joint meeting at Cullom. The purpose of the meeting ’.vas to discuss the results of the Cullom Junior Fair. A movie was shown of the fair. After the movie games were played and refreshments were served. During the winter a F. F. A. basketball game was held at Chatsworth between Saunemin and Chatsworth. Chatsworth won with a fair margin. The Chatsworth chapter bought a Duroc gilt for a chain gilt project. Nick Nimbler received the gilt. This spring she farrowed 6 pigs. The local chapter sold popcorn at all the hone basketball games. In the spring the F. F. A. sold garden seeds. On April 9 Mr. Bicket and Loren Gillett went to McLean to an F. F. A. Public Speaking Contest. Loren's speech was It� s All About You. Loren was rated as fifth. On April 12 the F. F. A. boys attended the Swine Growers' Day at the University of Illinois. On May 1 the local chapter had a parent and son banquet in the dining room of the high school. The banquet was a huge success. Entertainment was furnished by Donald Stadler singing The Preacher and the Bear, and Richard Nickrent singing On Top of Old Smoky. Mr. Harold Engleking gave the address Expanding the Supervised Farming Program. Mr. Kibler gave remarks about the F. F. A. department. Awards were given to Thomas Kerber, Richard Sargeant, and Donald Snow for selling the most garden seeds. The dinner was excellently prepared by the school cooks, Mrs. Ashman, Mrs. Teter, and Mrs. Smith. The meal consisted of swiss steak,mashed potatoes, gravy,scalloped corn,celery, carrot strips, chocolate milk, coffee, rolls, butter, and ice cream. The F. F. A. class attended a judging school April 18 in preparation for the state livestock judging contest to be held at Champaign on June 12, 13, and lU. At present the chapter has taken an estimation of the net worth of their livestock. It was the amazing figure of $6,890. This is excellent progress for a chapter in operation only two years. ANNUAL 1ST ROT : J. Frick, P. Pearson, A. Kuntz, H. Shell, A. Dickman, D. NcNeely, G. Bartlett, S. Livingston, D. Stadler, V. Gillett. 2ND RO'7: Miss Brennunan, F. Krohn,T. Kerber, C. Stow, Lk Gillett, N. Hornickel, B. Lawless, D. Haborkorn. The well-worn soles of the shoes of the seniors were caused by their continuous race with time to get the annual ready for publication. The annual this year was written by the members of the senior class. The faculty chose the annual staff as follows below. Dolores McNeely was editor-in-chief. The business manager was Gerry Bartlett. It was his duty to take the annual orders and attend to other business matters. Audrey Dickman took care of the typing and mimeographing. Arlen Kuntz and Verna Gillett were the artists this year. Sue Livingston was the snapshot editor. Joann Frick, the senior editor, collected and arranged the lists of each senior's activities during the four years of high school. Loren Gillett was junior reporter, Neil Hornickel was sophomore reporter, and Tom Kerber was the freshman reporter. Francis Krohn took care of all the sports reporting and turned in a list of activities in football, basketball, and track. Helen Shell was in charge of the music for this year. Phyllis Pearson was our G. A. A. reporter and Donald Stadler reported on the F. F. A. Dolores Haberkorn was appointed literary editor. Bob Lawless was in charge of the junior high, and Owen Stow was the board-faculty editor. A special feature, a daily diary of school activities and events, was introduced this year. Verna Gillett, Sue Livingston, and Audrey Dickman were on the committee in charge of recording interesting or amusing events that happened every day around school. All the students did a fine job in cooperating and making our annual a success. Miss Brenneman was our sponsor. TATLER STAFF 1ST ROW: P. Pearson, B. Warder, J. Hoeger, G. Hummel,Miss Stoute- myer, A. Dickman, D. McNeoly, S. Livingston, J. Frick, V. Gillett, H. Shell. 2ND ROW: M. Haberkorn, J. Franey, A. Kuntz,F. Krohn, G. Bartlett, D. Haberkorn. M. Close and D. Stadler were not present when the picture was taken. Every second Thursday after the conference scurrying feet are seen obtaining information for the Tatler articles. The Tatler, with Miss Stoutemyer as sponsor, is written by sophomore, junior, and senior reporters. Our newspaper is printed every two weeks in the columns of the Plaindealer. The purpose of the paper is to inform the local people of the activities of the school students. This is the 29th consecutive year for the Tatler. Staff meetings are held every second Thursday at which assignments are made. Each time the Tatler is printed, it is put in a scrap book for a school record. This is used as a history of the school. Editor-in-chief------------Audrey Dickman Assistant Editors----------Sue Livingston, Dolores McNoely Senior Reporters-----------Dolores Haberkorn, Verna Gillett, Dolores McNeely, Phyllis Pearson, Helen Shell, Sue Livingston, Donald Stadler,Joann Frick, Francis Krohn, Gerry Bartlett, Arlen Kuntz. Junior Reporters-----------Joann Franey,Marlene Haberkorn,Gail Hummel. Sophomore Reporters--------Marie Close, Barbara Warder, Joyce Hoeger. The 7th and 8th grade reporters are changed every six weeks _ FOOTBALL 1ST RO'.T: R. Sargeant,D. Bennett,D. Stadler, F. Krohn, T. Kerber., L. Gillett, D. Snow. 2ND ROW: D. Rosenboom,A. Kuntz,D. Hubly,A. Gerbracht, L. Bruner, Ur. Mathicu. 3RD ROW: P. Close, D. Kane, G. Bartlett, P. Scanlon, W. Wilson, D. Wilson, Manager. j. Roberts and R. Collins were not present when this picture was taken. CHENOA (59) —CHATSWORTH (26) The bigger and more powerful Redbirds from Chenoa took full advantage of our poor team play to lay the Bluebirds aside by a 59-26 score. ONARGA (33)—CHATSWORTH (0) Again due to poor blocking and tackling the Onarga Indians gave the Bluebirds their second trimming in as many games. CULLOM (13)—CHATSWORTH (0) After two previous defeats,the boys in the line and backfield came to life and played a very good game for a losing cause. GRIDLEY (33) —CHATSWORTH (0) The big and powerful Redskins from Gridley came to Chatsworth with too much size and speed for the local Bluebirds, result 33-0 drubbing. HERSCHER (20)— CHATSWORTH (0) The Bluebirds played a much better game, but had to yield to the power of Herscher. SAUNEMIN (30)— CHATSWORTH (7) The boys in the line played their best game of the season by opening big holes for the backs, but due to poor pass defense the locals took it on the chin by a 30-7 count. GARDNER (12)— CHATS’VCRTH (2?) After two long seasons of defeats, the Bluebirds from Chats-worth finally hit the vanning way by a 27-12 count. The line and backfield both played well on offense as well as defense. Our freshman star, Don Snow, scored every point of the game. FORREST (ill) —CHATSWORTH (0) The boys in Orange and Blue finished their season by taking their seventh defeat of the season, but for the bitter ride the whole team played a very spirited ball game. The following members of the team received letters: seniors include Arlen Kuntz, Francis Krohn, Tom Kerber, Loren Gillett., Don Stadler,and Gerry Bartlett; juniors—Don Kane and Don Bennett; sophomores—Dick Rosenboom,Al Gerbracht, Wendell Wilson, Don Hubly, Pat Scanlon, and LaVern Bruner; freshmen—Don Snow and Richard Sargeant. . BASKETBALL 1ST ROW: D. Kane, T. Kerber, A. F. Krohn, D. Snow. Kuntz, D. Rosenboom, L. Gillett, 2ND ROW: W. Wilson,J. Wilson, L. Bruner, R. Nickrent, Mr Mathieu. A. Gorbracht,D. Bennett, 3RD ROW: A. Baltz,J. Haberkorn, erkorn, P. Scanlon, R. G. Conibear, R. Sargeant, F. Hab-Collins. The team won 6 games and are as follows: lost 17. The records of the games C. H. S. OPPONENTS C. H. S. OPPONENTS 76 35—Melvin-Sibley Uh 67—Onarga 17 UO—Cullom 38 U6—Saunemin 58 53—Piper City 52 66—Odell U5 30—Kempton 51 61—Cullom 56 36—Saunemin la 73—Herscher Uo 60 —Melvin-Sibley U8 U5—Piper City 36 3U—Odell 53 76—Kempton ✓ 1 2 U5—Roberts 52 71—Forrest hi 75—Forrest 51 U8—Roberts Total points for Chatsworth—802; for opponents—979. FCRREST HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT was won by Wenona, Forrest runner-up. Chatsworth---36 Forrest-----79 Chatsworth---UO Cornell----6)4 V. V. TOURNAMENT at Chatsworth was won by Onarga,Cullom runner-up. Chatsworth---26 Kempton-----5U Chatsworth--143 Saunemin----h6 DISTRICT at Chatsworth was won by St. Paul, Cullom runner-up. Chatsworth---62 Piper City-66 (overtime) The five leading scorers of the Bluebirds are: Total Ave A. Kuntz. 227 10 T. Kerber 157 7 F. Krohn U 7 7 D. Snow 139 10 D. Rosenboom 135 10 Letter winners were: Arlen Kuntz, Tom Kerber, Francis Krohn, Don Snow, Dick Rosenboom, Loren Gillet.t, Don Kane, fendell Wilson was the team manager. . TRACK 1ST ROW: A, Gerbracht, El Rosenboora, L. Gillett, A. Kuntz, D. Ben- nett. 2ND ROW: C. Czyaczynski, W. Wilson, D. Kane, T. Kerber, B. Hoels- cher, Mr. Mathieu. 3RD ROW: D. Stadler, 0. Stow, R. Sargeant, D. Hubly,N. Hornickel, B. Lawless. Coach Mathieu started the 1951 track season with fourteen boys pacing around the field. The first practice meet was a dual meet with Piper City on home field. Chatswcrth came out victors with 80i points to Piper’s 1+9? points. The Mathier Men journeyed to Cullon for a triangular practice meet with Forrest and Cullon. The Bluebirds won again with 6oi points followed by Forrest rdth 1+7? and Cullom with 1+1 points. On May 1 the Bluebirds were host to Forrest and Saunemin on the home field. This time the picture was different as Saunemin won with 99 points followed close by Forrest with 90 points and Chatsworth with 1+5 points. In the V. V. Track and Field meet held at Cullom, Chatsworth came in third behind Herscher and Saunemin. Arlen Kuntz placed first in the high hurdles and low hurdles and thixdin the shot put. Tom Kerber placed first in the pole vault, and Donald Snow placed fourth in 100 year and 220 yard. flwen Stow and Donald Kane tied for fifth place in the 880 yard and the high jump respectfully. The varsity relay team received a third, and the Freshman relay team received a fourth. Letter winners were: Arlen Kuntz 53 3 U points Loren Gillett 11 l h poihts Neil Hornickel 29 l h points Den Kane 22 3 U points Tom Kerber 33 1 1+ points Don Snow 26 points Owen Stow 13 3 1+ points Other point winners were: Dick Rosenbooo 2 points Richard Nickrent 2 3 1+ points Bob Lawless 2 points Richard Sargeant 2 1 2 points Bill Hoelscher 3 points Jerome Haberkorn 1 points Jim Yfilson 2 3 i+ points TRACK 1ST ROW: A. Gerbracht, JlRosenboom, L. Gillett, A. Kuntz, D. Ben- nett. 2ND ROW: C. Czyaczynski, 17� Wilson, D. Kane, T. Kerber, B. Hoels- cher, LIr. Mathieu. 3RD ROW: D. Stadler, 0. Stow, R. Sergeant, D. Hubly,N. Hornickel, B. Lawless. Coach Llathieu started the 1951 track season with fourteen boys pacing around the field. The first practice meet was a dual meet with Piper City on home field. Chatswcrth came out victors with 80? points to Piper's k9i! points. The Mathier Men journeyed to Cullon for a triangular practice meet with Forrest and Cullon. The Bluebirds won again with 6oSV points followed by Forrest with h7 and Cullom with UlV points. On May 1 the Bluebirds wore host to Forrest and Saunemin on the home field. This time the picture was different as Saunemin won with 55 points followed close by Forrest with 50 points and Chatsworth with U5 points. In the V. V. Track and Field meet held at Cullom, Chatsworth came in third behind Herscher and Saunemin. Arlen Kuntz placed first in the high hurdles and low hurdles and third in the shot put. Tom Kerber placed first in the pole vault, and Donald Snow placed fourth in 100 year and 220 yard, flwen Stow and Donald Kane tied for fifth place in the 800 yard and the high jump respectfully. The varsity relay team received a third, and the Freshman relay team received a fourth. Letter winners were: Arlen Kuntz 53 3 i; points Loren Gillett 11 l h points Neil Hornickel 29 l h points Don Kane 22 3 h points Tom Kerber 33 l h points Don Snow 26 points Owen Stow 13 3 ii points Other point winners were; Dick Rosenboom 2 points Richard Nickrent 2 3 A points Bob Lawless 2 points Richard Sargeant 2 1 2 points Bill Hoelscher 3 points Jerome Haberkorn 1 points Jim Wilson 2 3 h points G. A. A. 1ST ROW: Mrs. Davidson, D. Haberkorn, P. Pearson, E. Hubly, S. Livingston, J. Hoeger, G. Hummel, V. Gillett, J. Frick. 2ND ROW: N. Church, D. Krueger, H. Shell, D. McNeely, M. Haber- korn, J. Franey, C. Forney, W. Lang, A. Dickman. 3RD ROW: A. Clester, M. Close, R. Freehill, E. Cavanagh, J. Mc- Carthy, M. Wilson, J. Runyon, D. Forney, S. Krueger. UTH ROW: C. Martin, S. Johnston, M. Smith, B. Warder, D. Patton, B. Sorey, B. Ashman, M. A. Mauritzen. The Girls' Athletic Association held its organization meeting Monday, September 18, to elect officers for 1950-1951 with Mrs. Davidson as advisor. Thirty-four girls enrolled. The following officers were elected: Sue Livingston, Presi- dent} Gail Hummel, Vice President; Joyce Hoeger, Treasurer; Elaine Hubly, Secretary. The point secretaries were: Dolores McNeely, senior; Darlene Krueger, junior; Barbara Warder, sophomore; Rita Freehill, freshman. The group elected two new cheerleaders. They were Sue Livingston, senior, and Shirley Krueger, sophomore. The vacancies were left by Bbnnie Lang who graduated and Dolores Haberkorn who resigned. On Friday October 13 at 7:30, we had an all-school dance. Mrs. Davidson and Miss Brenneman were chaperons. The G. A. A. and the F. F. A. served a lunch of cider and popcorn. The annual Halloween Party sponsored by the G. A. A. was held Tuesday, October 31. This was a substitute for initiation for the freshmen. It was required for the seventh, eighth, and ninth graders to come masked. Prizes wore given for the best costumes. They were won by Ivan Diller, he was dressed as an old man; Neil Hornickel, as a Chester White sow; and Mrs. Davidson who was dressed in baskets. After the judging we watched the show, Murder in the Blue Room, which proved to be quite a thriller. A delicious lunch of doughnuts, dixie-cups, pop and candy was served. To make money the G. A. A. sold pop, Bluebird emblems, T-shirts, sweat shirts, and scarves during the year. On December 20, C. H. S. held its annual Christmas party with the G. A. A. sponsoring it. We wore entertained with two skits given by high school students. They were: That Christmas Play, with Sue Livingston, A1 Gerbracht, Helen Shell, and Joanne Frick; and Holiday Tempest, with Dick Rosenboora, Joyce Hoeger, Betty Ashman, Jerome Haberkorn,and Alan Baltz. Miss Stoutemyer directed these plays. After this, we played games and a lunch was served. January 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 were highlights with profits for the G. A. A. This was the V. V. Basketball Tourney and every night the G. A. A. sold pop and took in a total of $lU0.26. On February 20-23 the District Tournament was held in the new gym and the G. A. A. sold pop in the old gym. Under the coaching of Mrs. Davidson the girls in physical education had their basketball tournament. The teams and captains were as follows: seniors—Helen Shell, captain; Verna Gillett, Sue Livingston, Audrey Dickman, Joanne Frick, substitute; Dolores Haberkorn; juniors—Norma Church, captain; Marlene Haberkorn, Gail Humnel, Carol Forney, Darlene Krueger, substitute: Joann Franey; sophomores--June Runyon, captain; Barbara warder, Joyce Hoeger, Amy Clcster, Shirley Krueger; freshmen—Carol Martin, captain; Marian Wilson, Elaine Hubly, Darlene Patton, Betty Ashman, substitutes: Rita Freehill and Ellen Cavanagh. In the first game the seniors played the sophomores and the seniors won 31 to 6. The second game was played by the juniors and freshmen and the fi ashmen won 17-8. The third game was the championship game and the seniors beat the freshmen with a score of 27 to 18. The last game was for consolation and the juniors beat the sophomores. The annual G. A. A. banquet was held on May 23. The banquet was given by the girls in honor of the boys who participated in athletics this year and as a farewell for Mr. Mathieu. The committees for the banquet were as follows: Program—Sue Livingston, chairman; Audrey Dickman, Dolores Haberkorn, Dolores HcNeely, Helen Shell, Phyllis Pearson; Menu—Joyce Hoeger, chairman; Wilma Lang, Joann Franey, Marlene Haberkorn, Darlene Krueger, Norma Church, Gail Hummel, Carol Forney, Rita Freehill, Dolores Adamson, Mary Ann Mauritzen; Table decoration—Shirley Krueger, chairman; Marie Close, Margaret Smith, Amy Clester, Jean McCarthy, June Runyon, Barbara Warder, Ellen Cavanagh, Donna Forney, Marian 7 ilson, Belle Sorey; Dance—Joanne Frick, chairman; Verna Gillett, Carol Martin, Darlene Patton, Betty Ashman, Elaine Hubly. -I ( % FACULTY Famous Sayings 'That they mean Mr. Kibler: You Lobsters, You! You've done something wrong again. Mr. Bicket: Are you laughing with us or at us? All right 11 Miss Brenneman: Too many errors '. Be more careful when taking a time test. Mrs. Davidson: You know that don't you? You should know, but probably don't. Mr. Mathieu: ’.Then I was down at Southern U. 'That we did at colle ge i Miss Plaster: Did I ever tell you about — I'll tell you this story. Miss Schumacher; Watch me i Pay attention to the director. Miss Stoutemyer: Well, so much for that� ’Ye'll go on for the present. SENIOR CUSS Regret: Ambition: Gerry Bartlett That I didn't go out for basketball my last year To be a lumber dealer Audrey Dickman That we didn't get Home Ec. this year To learn how to sew Joanne Frick That I won't get to play any more B. B. tournament games ’.7ork a couple of years and then get married Loren Gillett That I couldn't get along with History or English teachers To be a traveling salesman Verna Gillett Not having girls' basketball and baseball games with other schools Marry a rich man Dolores Haberkorn Not being in any more plays (especially hillbilly plays) Be a housewife Neil Hornickel That I didn't have four years of Ag To cruise around in a new Ford Tom Kerber That we don't have baseball at C. H. S. Be a married man Francis Krohn Not going to any more English classes Drink Chatsworth dry (of water) Arlen Kuntz That I don't have a car To take a certain junior girl out Bob Lawless That I didn't do any better in track Be a married man Sue Livingston Leaving good old C. H. S. Be a good cook Dolores McNeely Not being able to participate in school activities any more To be a secretary ?� . f SENIOR CUSS CONTINUED Phyllis Pearson Helen Shell Donald Stadler Owen Stow Regret; That I won't be able to take 10 minute typing tests That I won't be able to go to any more committee meetings That I didn't take c omnercial That we didn't have a longer track season this year Ambition; To get married Be an old maid Join the Navy Be a farmer JUNIOR CUSS Donald Bennett: Description Glamour boy Norma Church: Little girl who gets around Grant Conibear: The big wheel Carol Forney: Girl who drives oodles of cars Joann Franey: Gal with relatives galore Francis Haberkorn: Laughing boy Marlene Haberkorn: Cool as a cucumber Lloyd Hornstein: Undercover man Gail Hummel: Beautiful brown-eyed girl Donald Kane: Peculiar likeness to Bugs Bunny Darlene Krueger: Temperamental redhead Y ilma Lang: Yankee with a Southern drawl I SOPHOMORE CUSS Alan Baltz: Suggested Improvements (?) at C.H.S. I would rather have grade school arithmetic than geometry. LaVern Bruner: I would rather sleep on Monday mornings than go to school. Amy Clester: I would like to have no school from May to October. Marie Close: I would like to have more vacations. Phil Close: I would rather sleep than go to school. Carl Czyajczynski: I would like to have a certain girl from the convent out at high school. Al Gerbracht: I would like to have hillbilly music in boys' chorus. Joyce Hoeger: I would like 2 minute classes with UO minute intervals. Bi 11 Hoelscher: I would like to have more cute girls. Don Hubly: I would like to have more loose screws on the desks in English class. Shirley Krueger: I would like to have more dumb students. Jean McCarty: I would like to have home economics. Dick Rosenboom; I would rather have meat on Fridays than fish. June Runyon: I would like to have students for teachers. • Pat Scanlon: I would rather go U weeks for a diploma than U years. Margaret Smith: I would like to have home economics instead of physical education. Barbara VJarder: I would like to have home economics. Dwight 7 llson: I would like to have 3 months of school and 9 months vacation. Delores Adamson Betty Ashman Ellen Cavanagh Franklin Cohernour Roger Collins Donna Forney Rita Freehill Jerome Haberkorn Leroy Hornstein Bob Houser Elaine Hubly Sharon Johnston Carol Martin Mary Ann Mauritzen Richard Nickrent Darlene Patton Jim Roberts Richard Sargeant Donald Snow Belle Sorey James Wilson Bob 7 hittenbarger Marian Wilson FRESHMAN CLASS What they think they are: Pretty Juliet Something out of this world A man with pull Star basketball man Sweet Potato Pretty cute Romeo Fascinating A he-man A beautiful doll A dream girl Dorothy Laraour A honey A jolly good follow A great dancer Willie Hopp A fabulous athlete A singing hillbilly Hot stuff Another Clark Gable A man Adorable What they are: Pretty bashful A flirt Something? A jerk A star gazer A girl with dimples Pretty sharp Wolf Gruesome A little mouse Freckles and more freckles A dreamer A bobbysoxer A teddybear Sad sack Rough stuff Amateur A boy with a wild imagination The blue-legged boy Hot tempered Just another freshman A hunk of cheese Sweet _ DAILY DIARY September 1 Friday: Registration day--The seniors report a lack of simple subjects. Some even tried to muscle in on Miss Brenneman's beginning general business course. September 5-8 Tuesday: First full day of school----There are about six senior boys who prefer----anything??---to English. Wednesday: Moving day at C. H. S.---There was quite an upset of the seating arrangements. Thursday: Things have changed in at least one way this year. The girls' chorus took up class in the new music room and, wonder of all wonders, the lights worked. Friday: Yippee '. Today the teachers go to school and we students get an extra day added to the weekend. September 11-15 Monday; Today we went to the Virginia Theater and saw Treasure Island. We enjoyed the show but hated to miss our afternoon classes. Tuesday: Me hear that Tom Kerber has increased his family of show pigs. The latest report was 13. Unlucky? Me hope not. Wednesday: Election day----The seniors seem to have a well divided class--9-8. No wonder the boys ran away with all the offices and the girls keep saying T'aint fair. Thursday: First of this year's Tatler was published. The seniors were in charge with Audrey Dickman as Editor-in-chief. Friday; The G. A. A. held its first meeting and elected officers. Last year's avrards were given out.--The first football game of the season was played at Chenoa tonight. Chenoa pushed the Bluebirds out with a score of 58 to 26.----It seems Joyce H. had a little difficulty in choosing which side to cheer for with that Chenoa boy around. September 18-22 Monday: Curtis Contest started today.---The eophomores had a wiener roast at Turtle Pond tonight. Did they have a nice time? Ask Phil C. and Monnio B., or Marie. C. and A1 G., or Barbara W. and Wendell W. They should know I Tuesday; Girls' chorus officers were elected.—Dolores H. will be off reducing until she gets that candy she won for being high salesman eaten. Wednesday: Sue L. and Shirley K. were elected as the additional ch6crX6 d6rs• Thursday: Bad News I—The seniors have to go to Bloomington for their pictures on Saturday. Now they can't miss a day of school. Friday: Played Onarga today. Dance tonight. Marie Close gave a nice tap dancing show. Mrs. Davidson and Miss Schumacher also added some local color. By the wayil—Where did Neil H. and Norma C. and Donald S. run away to during the dance? September 25-29 Monday: Hot lunches started today. Tuesday: Big crash in History IV111 Wha hoppened? Neil H. de- pended too much on his seat and it gave way. Nice three point landing, fella. Wednesday: Mr. Joseph Ellis gave a travel talk of Java to the student body. The most entertaining part was the masquerade of U seniors as natives of Java. Thursday: 7 1160 that awful noise (that sounded like jungle drums) was investigated 6th period it was discovered that it was just Miss Stoutemyer having a war with a poor little mouse in a waste basket. Result? One less mouse 11 Fridays The senior girls buzzed to the game today at Cullom in style in a convertible. It is a good thing it wasn't cold with that top down. October 2-6 Monday: Magazine sale ended—Congratulations to Dolores H. and Darlene P. Tuesday: The moonstruck F. F. A. boys and guests had a gala even- ing on their hayride and wiener roast. Wednesday: Band room is being painted. Someone should hint to Miss Schumacher that the can't just back off the stage into thin air without the aid of some supersonic device. Thursday: Curtis Contest drawing for the radio was held. Congrats to Roger Sargeant. Friday: Football game with Gridley. October 9-13 Monday: Teachers' Institute. Tuesday: Early this morning found all the seniors running around Oh-ing and Ah-ing. The reason for this confusion was the arrival of the senior picture proofs. Wednesday: It looked like a big day at Santa Anita this morning.- First came the sound of a bell and then they were off. No real cause for alarm though. Just a fire drill. Thursday: F. B. game with Horscher. Still no victories. Friday: Friday the 13th and guess what''. Six week's exams. Wouldn't you just know it? Also a big dance tonight. October 16-20 Monday: U. of I. tests. One big head-ache for the juniors and seniors. Tuesday: Freshman hayride. % • Wednesday: There seemed to be a lot of glum faces today, and the reason—report cards. Natchii Coach looked kinda haggard,too, from losing too much sleep over Vicki Lynn, his new daughter. Thursday: ’.That happened to the scat in the history room? It seems to have lost its roots. Is it just a coincidence that Hob Krohn sits behind it? Friday: It may not be spring but a certain young senior boy's fancy has turned to love or a reasonable facsimile thereof. It looks like the F. F. A. hayride treated Norma C. and Goose all right. October 23-27 Monday: Monday morning and everyone is indulging in the usual day-after-the-weekend habit of seeing who saw whom on which night. Tuesday: Rumor has it that mail is heavy between Chatsworth and Peoria. What do you say, Gail? Wednesday: People never seem to be satisfied. C. H. 3. girls keep complaining about the results the junior candy sales are having on their figures. Thursday; We read by the Tatler that Bugs Kane's ambition is to be another Einstein. We wonaer- --------- - Friday: Saunemin game, C. H. S. may not win but they have the spirit. A skit was given by a group of pupils at the pep session. October 30-November 3 Monday: By the size of the classes it looks as if Chatsworth should have a husking vacation. Tuesday: C. H. S. ghosts and goblins had a bang-up party to cele- brate Hallowe'en. Curtis Contest awards arrived. Wednesday; Is it really corn husking or could Hallowe'en be the reason for so many empty seats in the senior row? Thursday: Charlie C. seems to be trying to crash into high school society by hanging around a certain Freshie girl. Friday: Bluebirds' losing streak broken by big win over Gardner. November 6-10 Monday: Dick, Al, Gail, Elaine, and Sue represented us at a stu- dent council meeting in Forrest Saturday. Tuesday; All the girls seem to be goo-goo eyed at the handsome Marine that's visiting today. Be careful, Miss Schumacher. You'd better watch that brother of yours. Wednesday: Scarves and sweat-shirts are being sold by the G. A,A. Thursday; Hob K. and Don S. played truant this morning. They claim it was a doctor they went to see but we wonder if the nurses didn't have something to do with their visit. Friday: C. H. S. and Forrest played a hot game on a cold fields to- night.—Annual Staff had its first meeting.—Grade school elected Janice G., Janet A., Fern B., and Kay S. as cheerleaders. November 13-17 Monday: A character speaker entertained the student body this a.m. Shrieks from the showers stated the spirit of cleanliness in the advanced girls' gym class. Tuesday: A group of 36 CHS'ers went to Pontiac for a symphony or- chestra concert. Many enjoyed the concert but the less cultured of the group enjoyed the ride home much better. Ahemi Wednesday: Has anyone noticed the way Joanne F. and Lloyd H. are constantly meeting each other (unintentionally, of course) in the halls? Don't tell me it's another case of forever and ever. Thursday: Who were the two fellows roaming the C. H. S„ halls with Joyce H. and Verna G. this noon?--------Individual pictures were taken today. Friday: Dance at C. H. S.—Every Friday morning finds a group of students looking terribly tired and sore. These Thursday night skating parties must be pretty rough. November 20-2U Monday: Grade school started season off right by winning first BB game. High school cheerleaders, football squad, and coach were feted at the Close Hotel. Tuesday: Handsome young men put up the new backdrop curtains on the new stage today. Stop drooling, girls l Wednesday; Joyous faces and lazy people let it be known that the approach of the Thanksgiving holidays was near. Rriday ----------Thanksgiving vacation. November 27-December 1 Monday: Old Man Weather extended the Thanksgiving vacation for another day by closing the roads with snowdrifts. He was apparently choosey about who he snowed in because it seemed as if all the noisey pupils were missing. Tuesday: Six-weeks tests got under full swing. Bluebirds wore pushed out by Mel-Sib Rams, but it was a close first game. Wednesday: Something new in girls' advanced gym class--2 games of volley ball going on at once can bo confusing but fun. Thursday: It is a wonder that there wasn't a blue Oldsmobilc and a red Frazer piled up on the school grounds this noon. Better watch it, Joanne 11 Friday: Grade school lost a game. They stand 1-1 now.—F. F. A. went to Chicago to livestock show. !Te hear that it was a costly ordeal. December U-8 Monday: If you are wondering why the freshman girls are so fas- cinated by the boy's P. E. class, ask Carol or Rita if it has any connection with Bob or Chink. Tuesday: C.H.S. played Cullom. Our second team is really trying. Wednesday: It seems that the candy room is not confined only to the activity of selling candy. How about it, Loren? Thursday: Forrest student council gave the assembly pointers on student council activities.- ---School came to an abrupt close at 2 p.m, today because of the big blizzard. Friday: No school-----Snovfoound. Piper City game postponed. December 11-15 Monday: Back to school. One of our junior girls has some extra jewelry. That sure is a nice ring of Tom K's,isn't it, Darlene? Tuesday: Senior pictures arrived—Played Kempton tonight and won first conference game in two years. Whoopee III Wednesday: Another junior girl has come around with a ring (not her own). Yep I It's Goose and Norma this time. Can't you juniors wait to get your own rings?----------Individual pictures arrived.----What happened to Joyce H. and the piano bench in the new music room? Thursday: Why all the sleepy eyes this morning? It must have something to do with the fine caroling party we had last night. Friday: Game with Saunemin and another victory.----Also dedication of the new gym. It's really ours now, kids. The band did a swell job of playing for the dedication. December 18-22 Monday: There ought to be a lav; against Jim Kuntz and those big boots (or feet, we don't know which) walking down the assembly. Tuesday: Basketball game with Melvin tonight. Wednesday: G. A. A. Christmas Party. Our hats off to the girls for the swell parties they give. Thursday: The Virginia theatre gave us an all cartoon Christmas show. Friday: Hurray 11 First day of Christmas Vacation. January 3-5 Wednesday: Back to school again. All the teachers look rested except Miss Schumacher. She must have spent all her sleeping time looking at that new diamond. Congratulations 11 Thursday: Quartet from Illinois Wesleyan presented assembly pro- gram. Canrt Roger S. stand up long enough to walk through the assembly? Friday: Special edition of the Tatler is underway. We hear that Hansie H. likes to turn the Heat up on the welder and get other people burned. No comment (until he's caught). January 8-12 Monday: V. V. Tourney opens here 11 C. H. S. lost to Kempton. Tuesday: More V. V. candy, pop, and F. F. A. sales are doing a grand business. Wednesday: ’.That happened to Darlene P. while she was selling pop. He didn't think pop was strong enough to knock a person off his feet. Thursday: All do not come to B. B. games to watch the game. It seems there is quite an interest in the V. V. cheerleaders. Friday: Thanks to Phyllis P., Gail., and all the others who took charge of concessions at the V. V. It was a lot of work and reports show a nice profit. January 15-19 Monday: The paper reports that a mail box jumped out at a certain gal from C.H.S. Why is Joanne F.'s face so red? He warned her. Tuesday: He suggest a reducing program for Grant C. or maybe he should just quit sitting on desk tops. Don K.'s 2 pounds didn't add that much to break it. Wednesday: Pale faces and haggard looks forecast approaching sem- ester tests. Thursday: Tests—Audrey D. enjoyed hearing Audrey D. on the radio this morning. There's no conceit in her family. Friday; Tests and half-day vacation. Mr. Kuntz was taken to the hospital this a.m. January 22-26 Monday: Amateur Shakespeares and Sarah Bernhardts are working hard on the approaching speech contest. Tuesday: Some of the girls look worn out. Boys' rules in BB must be tough. Wednesday: Marionette show. Even the seniors enjoyed it, which proves we are all children at heart. Thursday: Farmer Stadler seems to feed pigs at school as well as in the barnyard. Friday: Gave Cullom a good scare if nothing else. January 29-February 2 Monday: Senior boys ! 1 Now it's card playing at Cities Service, Tuesday: Two of our 7th grade boys have sprouted curls. How do you do it, Jerry E. and Boyd H.? Maybe we girls could use a few hints. ’Wednesday: Lloyd H. has already tired of his ring. With the help of a wad of tape it happens to fit Joanne Frick perfectly. Thursday: Arlen K. sported a pretty vari-colored eye. He says it wasn't a fight, only a rough BB practice. Friday: Grant C. got a crew hair cut. He is now paged as Teddy Bear. February 5-9 Monday: Latin class produced the nickname Tex for Joann Franey. Too bad the air force doesn't employ women too. Tuesday: Basketball game at Kempton tonight. Wednesday: Rosy's limp and Hob's colored eye proved that Kempton had to work to win over C. H. S. Thursday: Gail H., Gerry B., Norma C., and Sue Livingston took honors in speech contest. Everyone else did nicely too. Friday: Noticed during assembly at noon----assorted couplos pre- paring for Valentine's Day. February 12-16 Monday: No school—Wish more people like Abe Lincoln had birth- days. Tuesday: Gail H.'s letters to Peoria proved worthwhile. She is now sporting an extra class ring.—Lower P.E. class must really be rough, A look at Ellen C. (minus one eye) proves that. Wednesday: '.Tinners of speech contest gave their readings for Women's Club, P.E. classes of girls viewed pictures of posture. We should see some good posture now, but will to? Thursday: Mr. Kibler took a much-needed rest. Friday; Spirited C.H.S. five won last BB game from R-T. Juniors and seniors went to Pontiac to College Day. Did the other boys help pay the $2.50 for the wrecker, Don S.? February 19-23 Monday: Don S.: You hammer nails like lightning. Richard S.:- You mean I'm fast? Don S.: No, you never strike twice in the same place. Tuesday: District BB Tournament starts here. Wednesday: If you see seniors slaving with encyclopedias and pens, it is only their term papers they are working on. Thursday: Why all the vacant seats? Some students are earning pin money at the community sale. Friday:' St. Paul took District trophy from Cullom in overtime. C.H.S. students were guests of Piper H.S. to hear Ohio State Choir. Selections fitted mental age group (nursery rhymes). February 26-March 2 Monday: Not much happened at school that was unusual , therefore, we won't say anything. Tuesday: Al G .: Why is the sea so restless? Dick R.: Why? Al G.: Because it has rocks in its bed. Wednesday: Smile prtetty and look at the birdie —Annual pictures today. Thursday: Junior play practice going strong Friday: The end of another six weeks. March 5-9 Monday: (Teachers1 Institute—students report lots of shopping) Tuesday: '.Wednesday: Sheriffs, police, and detectives (amateur and profes- sional) roamed the building luinting for clues on last night's robbery of the safe. Thursday: Heed a comedian? Get Gerry Bartlett. His annual sales talk today was a real laugh provoker. Friday: The Orange and Blue Review shall be no more. Students voted to change name today. I,larch 12-16 Monday; Report cards issued. The snow's still on but it looks like early cases of spring fever (or laziness). Tuesday: Senior boys in ph; sics—There is no flood and your legs aren’t pretty so roll your pants legs down, Wednesday; C.H.S.'ers visited Virginia Theatre for historical picture, Fifty Years Before Your Eyes. Nice way to study history and hold your girl’s hand at the same time, huh boys? Thursday: Assembly—full house and no morning classes. Reason— sports fans listened to State BB Tournament. Friday: Songs (and screeches) from the music room are only solo contestants practicing. March 19-23 Monday: Girls' P.E. started class tournament—juniors won over the freshmen. Tuesday; Girls' chorus heard solos. 'Wednesday: Solo contestants sang for special assembly. Four sen- ior girls took State Farm Tests. Thursday; Senior play parts handed out. Friday: No school—Easter Vacation. March 26-April 2 Monday: No school—Easter Vacation. Tuesday: End of girls’ BB tourney, seniors took championship re- gardless of small favoritiesm. 'Wednesday; Gay Nineties sang for Barn Dance tonight. Thursday: New sextette is getting for junior play. Friday: Grade BB boys feted with banquet. April 2-6 Monday; Mr. Bicket: Roger, what kind of a dress would you wear in the summer—one made of light cloth or one of heavy? Roger C.; Well, fir. Bicket, I wouldn't wear any I Tuesday: Junior play dress rehearsal. Don't forget your hat Fri- day ni ht Bugs. Freshmen and sophomores had a good many spills at their roller skating party. 'Wednesday: Magician performed for special assembly. 7th and 8th graders took county tests. I - Thursday: If you see 2 monkeys roaming the halls,it is. only Vfcrna and Audrey and not escapees from Brookfield. Friday: Junior play—nice work, kids I April 9-13 Monday: This morning found Lloyd H. with four eyes .- Those new glasses really make a good-looking fellov out of him. Tuesdays What girl is chasing Charlie Coyne now? He really keeps us guessing. Wednesday: Loren G. is the proud driver of a new Ford. Hoy: long will this one be in one piece? Thursday: F. F. A. v:ent to see swine in Champaign. It's too bad they couldn't get in. Or is it? Friday: Spring Concert—everything 'went off fairly vrell despite colds. Sore throats,.rain, and Friday the.13th. April 16-20 Monday: Dr. and Mrs. East ( Dick R. and Shirley K. ) caused great sensations in the Arbor Day Play today. Tuesday: Speech contest. Gerry B., l3t; Sue L., lst;Gail FT 1st and 2nd. Wednesday: Juniors went skating in Pontiac. Many boy friends and girl friends icined the group and the fun. Mrs. Goodrich visit -ed school. Thursday: Roger S.: Hoy: are you getting along r:j.th your arithme- J‘ tic? Boyd H.: Well , I've learned to add up the zeros,butthe fig- ures still bother me. Friday: Music Contest held at Herscher. Donna F., 1st; Dick R., 2nd; Richard N., 3rd; Joann F., 2nd; Girls' chorus, 2nd, Bcyfe' ’horus, 3rd. April 23-27 Monday: First Track Meet held at C.H.S. Result was C.H.S. over Piper. Tuesday: Another track meet v:on by C.H.S. and this time wo can really crow. Cullom and Forrest came in 2nd and 3rd. Senior girls donned heels and suits and gave the rest of the C.- H.S. ers a preview of tonorrov:'s women. Wednes day: Well-fed mice are grateful guests of the seniors who lunch at play practice. Thursday: Jerome H.: Hoy: do you spell financially? Alan B.: F-i-n-a-n-c-i-a-l-l-y. And embarrassed has two r's. Friday: Mrs. Davidson: What was the most Y:onderful accomplishment of the Romans? Grant C.: Learning Latin, April 30-May U Monday: Summer weather and brilliant sun induced many C.H.S.'ers to take sunbaths on the front lawn. Tuesday: Triple track meet here at Chatsworth with Forrest and Saunemin participating. C.H.S, ended on the bottom. The F.F.A. boys treated themselves and their parents to a fine feast at their annual banquet tonight. Wednesday: We were entertained with an I.S.N.U. program in assem- bly. Thursday: The athletes and cheerleaders were guests at a Community Club banquet. Friday: V.V. Track meet held in Cullom. (Dates of activities in May after the yearbook went to press.) May 7. Dress rehearsal for Senior Play May 10. Senior play The Campbells Are Coming May 11. Tri-City Festival at Fairbury May lU. T. B. Tests May 16. T. B. Tests read May 17. 7th and dth graders take a trip to New Salem and Spring-field. May 19. Junior-Senior banquet and prom May 23. G.A.A. trip to Chicago May 2b. G.A.A. banquet May 27. Baccalaureate services May 31. Commencement and school picnic June 1. Grade cards issued — the end of another school year. V