Chester High School - Summit Yearbook (Chester, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1955 volume:

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' - . .J .4-f - I. . V F If L uk f.5u, Wy' rf , mn' S my fww 'U . 1 M , 1-Y 1 . get E, . VS ..'-1 'ml -. .- - F ,. . E . .- It .,. ,,. V ,, , ., ,- H1 .A ...g L.: w . A' y 1-will ,JWVD1 All ATV-Si, ,ky A -Y -. fl,-I K., 1 nv ., -,'u.f,.Q'E1 . lfv. . my QL. . Rfk L.: V. , 14- -cxgu. Q.: , 4 , f.. .-.,..-ga ,....f.5 , ,I . ,. . f- -v -V ,K .A ,Q-3,-, JIQQHVM4 . www- 'PHE MMIT UHESTER Illlll SGIIINIL UIIESTEII, ILLIMIIS Those things that make life at C. H. S. unique and happy are unfolded in the following pages and dedicated to all of us who loved them. May time not dim our memories, but may this volume make our recollections of the 1954-55 school year fresh and vivid. L i 'Shaf- CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL The Home of the Yellowjackets. The first glimpse of Chester High School that you may have had no doubt brought mixed emotions. Our school with its hustling corridors crowded with faces new to you seemed to welcome you from the very beginning. New friends and new activities helped to make this year a memorable one. With this book we hope to keep the memories of this school year in your mind. IIEIIICATIU 'Vu-1-' 544 45 In I I ,I III Qu I. To Mr. Freeman N. Wise. . .social studies teacher at C.H. S. for thirteen years . . . currently co-sponsor of the senior class. . . a genial friend of students and faculty. . .and one of our schoo1's most capable servants, we dedicate this page. 3 T BLE 0F CUNTENT Faculty Sen1ors .Tumors Sophomores Orgamzatlons Athleucs ACt1V1t1eS Freshmen................. 4 FAC LTYA D ADMI l TRATIU 3-I May their labor and patience be rewarded Each in his own field contributes, leads, and inspires us to desire greater things. RID 0F EIlUCATl0N ANI! AIIMI I TRATIO 5 I' I 1'-iff ' a - ' EW MH If .M A ' f . -'- '- ' -fr-O 4 G f ' . 1 , 5 ' I lv A r 1 N4-2 I 565.25 Viola Hoffman, Secretaryg Dan Colbert, Pres1d-entg Lester Thurau, Wzlbert Adams, Harold Welge, A.L. Ottesen. QNOT PICTURED9 T,C. Search, 1.1, Moll. Compliments of REMON MOTOR COMPANY X.- SCOTT D DON - H- C Y C yAPxRC:X!LbOoXs wetsgq APrgncipa1 C. HOQIRIER LL ' 2 O V Q9 . I U , I ' . BO ontenden In ghnoas ms MNA mlversny of H A Supa D Sovxkxel Y Oi QNX . Umverslty of Imojs B E- ' ZKSXK' I Px ' UMW' H1015 wx. - 6 'F 4 's Yq, 'f ,ab P 'A ' xg x ' ' i he 1 1 XJ Y f of i -v-R 'f1Y n s f 'X inf' T -A Q9 If 4 nm, X . CHARLES BEST B. S. , University of Illinois Vocational Agriculture VINCENT BIRCHLER B. S. . M. S., Southern Illinois U. Drivers Training RONALD BONKOSKY B. A., Colorado College Industrial Arts, Physical Education ALMA BREMERMAN B. Ed. , Southeast Missouri Teachers College M, A. University of Michigan Commerce BILL BREWER B. S. , University of Illinois Athletic Director VIVIAN COPE B. S, , Berea College Home Economics LESLIE A. ELLIS B. S. , M, A. , University of Illinois English and Sociology VIRGINIA I-IAILEY B. S. , M. A., Southern Illinois U. Spanish, English, Library, Summit Advisor MARIE IUERGENS B. P, E. , American College of Physical Education Physical Educational Director MANLEY LIMBAUGH B. S. Ed., Southeast Missouri Teachers College M. S. , University of Mo. General Science, Biology WALTER HOUSE Maintenance Man fNot Picturedj RUTH DUENSING Secretary QNot Picturedy WAYNE THORNE B. A., Olivet College Music Compliments of FRANK'S STANDARD SERVICE You expect the best from Standard and you get it. MAURICE MCELHINEY B.Ed, , Illinois State Normal Diversified Occupations WILBUR MYATT B. S. . M. S. , Southern Illinois University Guidance Co -ordinator ELLIOT REIMON B. S. , M. S. . Southern Illinois University Mathematics, Science ALICE SABO B. A. , Washington University English HAZEL STANLEY B. A,, M. A. , Peabody College English FRANK STEH B. S. , Southern Illinois University Building Trades ELEANOR THOMPSON B. Ed, , Southern Illinois University M. S. in Ed. , University of Illinois Commerce FREEMAN WISE A. B. , Southern Illinois University M. A. , University of Illinois Social Studies ERNEST ZEIGER A. B. , Illinois College Mathematics, Chemistry JOHN RACKOW A. B. , University of Indiana Art RAY LAWDER Maintenance Man Compliments of SCHOPFER'S BARBER SHOP NU PARKING ! 'ff 'I THIS SIDE OF STREET CLASS OFFICERS President . . . LeRoy Eggerneyer Vice President. . . Sharon Reisinger Secretary . . Kay Ottesen Treasurer . . .Paul Crisler 9 I T, ' X lg 2225. sa 7. 1 fs... I 3 62' NB' -Y-x 5 I DON CLEIMAN Which way to Belleville? MARY A. Cl-IILDERS Sis Jeff's secret admirer. F,H.A. I5 Ferreters 25 Mardi Gras Queen Attendant 35 Student Board, Treasurer 4- Pep Club O h , 45 rc estra 45 Sum mit staff 45 Chorus 152, 3,4. BARBARA BERNASEK Lives for that letter. Band I,2.35 F H A I Jun . . . L 10r Play 35 Usher for Gradua- tion 35 Summit Staff 45 Pep Club 4. ROBERT Cal1fornra, here I come. Class , e 35 Football I,2,45 Basketball 1,2, 3,45 Track I,2, 3,45 Baseball 2, 3,45 Let- terman's Club I,2, 3,45 Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 Ferreter 2, 3, R. PARKER Catfish Vice President I- Chorus Allstat City Government 3. MARVINE E. DIERKS A new face at C. l-l.S. MARY L. BLEEM Lulu' Charms snakes. VERNA DEAN RATHERT Leads the parade in P.E. f F, H. A. 3, 45 Summit Sta f 45 Pep Club 4. CAM USHER Country Cam. Congratulations to BRELIG'S SHOE STORE the Class of '55 PAUL CRISLER Gib Keep those candles burmng. Basketball I,2.3,4Q Football 3,4g Track 2 3 4 Tenms I 2 Lettermans Club 2,3,4gB8l1d I,2,3,4 Orchestra 2 3 4 Photography Club 35 Ferreters 2g Junior Play 3 Class Treasurer 4. LOLA MORGAN Likes all colors of the rainbow. DONALD MCGEE 'Maggre Drummer boy of C.H.S. Band I,2,3,4g Chorus 2, 3,4g Orchestra 3 4 Ferreters 'Basketball I 2 3 4 Let asurer 2' Track I,2,3,4, Tre , rermarrs Club 2, 3,4g Buzz Staff 2. VERNON PRANGE Last row IH Englrsh class. DOROTHY BLECHLE Dot t the end of the lme Call for Dot a Pep Club 4: Chorus I,2, 3,4g F,H JACK USHER the brakes. I forgot to put on JAMES GROGG jim The curly -headed farmer. ANN PRESSWOOD The flower glrl of C.l-LS. Best Wishes to Class of 55 o y CHESTER PAINT STORE U he I i 'M A IX -1 7:7 G-' 435' ig, Q- fl 'X . 5 .ps 5 X 15 4 C A ff X Yo wi 'f' an 'G s R. LEE GOGGIN The C. l-I. S. genius. Marshal for Graduation 35 Editor of the Stinger I5 Student Board 2g Summit Staff 15 Buzz Staff 25 Band l,2,3,45 All Southern Illinois Band 35 Junior Play 35 Librarian 4. EVELYN WINTERBERG Lunch is the best period of the day. F. H. A. I: Summit Staff 3. BETTY JO MUELLER Jetty Bo? Takes two to tango. Mardi Gras Attendant Ip F. H.A. I5 Junior Play 35 Foot- ball Queen Attendant 4. ROBERT ROY TINDALL Duck I sing with the 'Dirty Four'. Band I,2, 3,45 Chorus I,2, 3, 45 Ferreters 25 Student Board 2, 3,45 Officer of Student Board 3,45 Track 1, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Football 3, 45 Letterman's Club 3, 45 Baseball 3, 4. JAMES BERT limbo Jimbo, Jimbo, what you gonna do-eo Building Trades 3, 4. MARY LOU BRASEL She keeps him a secret. LOUISE WITBART Likes outdoor activities. F. H. A. Recreation Leader 35 F.H.A, Secretary 45 Pep Club 45 Summit Staff 4. DAVID HINDMAN Bug- We can't learn his secrets. VINE'S DEPARTMENT STORE Best Wishes to the Class of '55 LBROY EGGEMEYER 'x :at Q X , Mr. President 1955 Class Treasurer I,2g Ferreters 25 Assistant Business Manager of Magazines 3g Business Manager of Magazines 4g Class President 4. TTA RES LDRE Oh, those cartwhee1s? Cheerleader 3,4. MIRIAM MOELLER A famed G.A.A. member. G.A.A. I,2,3.4: F.H.A. 3.4 staff 45 Pep Club 4. g Buzz staff 4g Summit DEIDRES HERSCHBACH Wonder about that quiet type? F.H.A. I: G.A.A. I. HARRY ZANG President of the past. Class President 1,25 Building Trades 3,4g Shop I,2. CAROL SIEGFRIED Likes under classmen. F. H.A. I,2g G. A.A. 45 Summit Staff gg Librarian 4. SANDRA RAMSEY Sandy Got her manl Band Ig Ferreters 2g F.H.A, 1,2, 3,4g Chorus Ig G. A. A. 45 Buzz Staff 4. ROBERT HECTOR Bob W 8: C right hand man. Compliments of NITURE WELGE BROTHERS FUR AND FUNERAL SERVICE 1 Q. Q . 9 1 . H Q NX I I 1 xs-'Q-on-A -w.1-- 'X Ko , Ns Qui' Y .J 453 SN 'Qs TOM CRESS What are you drawing now? Track 45 Baseball 45 Football 45 Ferreters 2, 3, 45 D.O. 3 VIRGINIA NATHO G1dge Never fear when Gidge is near. Band I,2, 3,45 Junior Play 35 Ferreters 25 All Southern Band I5 G.A.A. 45 Summit Staff 45 Buzz Staff 45 Pep Club 4. BETTY GALESKI Boots The lassie from Kaskie Band 25 Chorus 2, 3,45 G.A.A. 3, 45 Summit Staff 2, 3,4 Class Treasurer 35 Bowling I5 Junior Play 35 Student Government 25 Pep Club 4. GERALD O'CONNER Jiggs Crazylegs of C. H. S. Football 3,45 Basketball 3,45 Baseball 3, 45 Track 45 Ten nis 3,45 Student Board 35 Student Board Officer 45 Letter- man's Club 3, 4. FRANK WALKER Deluxe milkman DORIS DRAVES D1yi A friendly smile for everyone. Summit Staff 45 Pep Club 4. RUBY BROWDER A studious girl. Chorus 3. VAUGHN HATHAWAY Green little Chemist Band 1,25 Chorus 1,25 Ferreters 2, 3, 45 Bowling 25 Buzz Staff I5 Summit Staff 4. DALE BREUE Boo Wonder if I'll be in English tomorrow? N.. JULIA CHILDERS Sister V 'QQ Bless you, Bless You! Chorus I, 2, 3, 45 F. H. A, rg President of Ferreters 2g Junior Play 33 Class Vice President 35 Summit Staff 4. BERNICE CLENDENIN Bernie A quiz kid. Summit Staff I, 45 Pep Club 4. JEAN FRAILEY Spends her time making friends. Ferreters 2g Buzz Staff 2. JOHN KIRK Cookie He won the best car made. YVONNE HAMMEL Oh, that English! G.A. A. Ig Student Board Representative 4. LAURELLA MacDONALD She has that ring on her finger. Buzz Staff 4: Pep Club 4g F. H. NEDRA HAMILTON Ned Dixie's pal. Ferreters 2, 4: F. H. A. I. A, 2,3,4: G.A.A. 4 lf? ,J-Q, i f x be ld?-'K i I . X . X-O x K Y S., X . sf- M- R..-..-f ,4- Q.. et? X L 4' JOHN SPITZ l like your car Gib. Band I,2,3,4: Building Trades 3,4g Shop 1,2. ZELDA ABELL Zelda, are you able? F.H.A. 3,4 G.A.A. 31 Pep ciub 4. ALICE OLTMAN Blond Dynamo Ferreters 2, 3g Summit staff 4. LSROY BREWER Jets Jet designer of tomorrow. Building Trades 3, 4. RICHARD DEC KER D ick Out of gas honey I Football I,2,3,4g Basketball l,2,3g Track I,2,4g Tennis ns 4? 1, 3,4p Student Board 3.4g Lerterman's Club 2,3,4g Sum- zw If N mit Staff 4. N, ff A 3 SAUNDRA L. FEY muddy 1.1 Aj? Oh, no, not again, dear! ' All State Choral Festival 25 Chorus 1,2, 3,4g Orchestra 3, ' 41 F. H. A. Ig Summit Staff 2. 35 Junior Class Secretary 3g Al, Homecoming Queen Attendant 4. 5 ,ig X X 's K-I gl is . if s V is 5 70' JUNE ROSE COLVIS She's the drea . Chorus 1,2 3 4'F H A , , , , . , I:IUl'll0I Play 35 Cafeteria Cashier 3,4. m at Sani Cream NEAL HAMMEL Chub Always has an opinion. RALPH GRAH Dimp1es Danie1's pride and joy. Band I,2,3,4g Chorus I, Play 3. BARBARA WITTENBRINK Ruthie's sidekick. DORA FRAILEY Always ready to lend a helping hand RAY BROWN Brownie Burns up the bridge. Shop 2, Building Trades 3 4 Football 4 GARY FRAZER Ebb His middle name is Wagner Football I,2,3,4g Basketball I 2 3 4 Baseball I 2 3 Track Ig Building Trades 3 4 Mardi Gras King 2 SHARON REISINGER Sweet little V.P. Band 2, 3, 4g Chorus 2, Senior Class Vice President 4 Summit Staff 3,45 Pep Club 4 Usher for Graduation Student Government 3. IRENE JANY Good Night Irene. Summit Staff 4. LEROY SCHRIEBER Likes Da chshunds Band 2: Basketball 2, 3, Baseball 4 Letterman s Club 4 if X ,p uf ' fi-' . X.- 'Pit' -L- 137i 2: l A F.H.A. I, Chorus 1,2 Play 35 Pep Club 4, Homecomin MELVIN D. RUNGE Carry Me Back to Old Virginia. Band 1,2, 3,4, Chorus I,2,3,41 Football 1,2, 3,4g Basket ball I, 2, 33 Letterman's Club 2 3 4- Summit Staff , . . 43 Buzz Staff 4- Orchestra I 2 , , ,3,4g Midwest Band Clinic 3, Junior Class Play 3, Photography Club 33 President of Photography Club 3g Ferreters Club 2. KAY F. OTTESEN Likes to read Dennis the Menace. F. H. A. Ig Summit staff 2, 35 Summit Staff Editor . . 45 Band I,2g Orchestra I,2,3,4g Chorus 2,45 Usher for Graduation 3g Class Secretary 4gIlJl'l1Or Play 3. BONNIE JO GUTHMAN A queen of the past. F, H, A, 1, 3, 4, Summit Staff 3, 4g Student Board 3, Mardi Gras Queen 2. WAYNE AHRENS George Studies Sp Bruce trees. Football I, 2, 3, 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 45 Chorus I, 25 Stu- dent Board rg Track 2, 3g Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4. Pl-IILLIP MUELLER Cat man Come on worm, let's wiggle. Summit Staff 45 Summit Staff, Business Manager 35 S ' ' ummit staff, Distribution Manager 45 Ferreters 2, 3,4 Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, All State Chorus 3. HELEN FOSTER Travel winding roads. Librarian 2, 35 Ferreters 2, 3, G.A.A. 4. RUTH M. WIEBUSCH --Red-' '-oh, thatNe1lis Biye. ,3,4g Summit Staff 2, 3,4, Junior g Queen 4. HAROLD MEISENHEIMER Pops Mr, Peepers, that's me? Band I,2,3,4g Orch State Band 3, Midwest Band Clinic Ig Student Board 1,45 V . ice President of Student Board 4g Football 2, 3.43 Letterf man's Club 2, , - F ' ' estra 1,2, 3,4, Chorus 1,2, 3,4, All- 3 4, erreters Club 2, Junior Play 3. LEWIS NEWMARK DOC What's up, Doc? Chop, Chop! resident 35 Summit Staff 3,45 Ferreters 2, 3,45 Ferreters. P Buzz Staff 2. JEANINE COWELL Neanie Destination unknown. F. I-l.A. I5 Chorus I, 2, 3,45 Summit staff 2, 3,45 Summit Staff Assistant Editor, 45 Class President 35 Junior Play 35 ' 5 Pep Club 4. Student Board President 4 G.A.A. 4: CAROLYN BUCKLER DiXie' Oh, those southern belles. A. 1,35 Ferreters l,2,3,4, Buzz Staff I,2,4g Sum- F. H. mit Staff I,2,3,4. PAUL HECHT Future farmer of America g-N 'U' i p , ilu. ' GLENN L. Mooms ,M Rockwood special. Q' s DOROTHY DOZA -'sadien ' 'X' Her mind changes with the weather. -1, F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. 3,45 Librarian I,2,3gILll'1l0I Play 35 Buzz Staff 45 Pep Club 4. ' 2.5 X . 1' 1 ., SHIRLEY HARTMAN Shir1 Thinks her locker is a good deal. Chorus I,2,3,45 F.H.A, I5 Ferreters, Secretary 2, X Vice President 25 Student Board 25 G,A.A. 45 Buzz ' Y as staff 45 Summit Staff 4g Spanish Club 45 Pep Club 45 I A Orchestra 4. f l - tx? WILLIAM H. IEREMIBH Iere You better believe it. 4 v w Ns , .ax I ,cs fl at 'Q F' E? 2 ff X x I X X 25 '-sr' 5-.' LEL HARTMAN Good in her classes. Summit Staff 45 Librarian 2,3g Junior Play 3 JERRY ROTH Butch Quite a guy. Lettermans Club 3,45 Student Board 4g F,F.A, 3, 45 Base ball 3,4. ROBERT REID Monroe Which Monroe do you mean? RUTH SHEETS Let's call a Derrick, Son. PAULINE SCHROEDER Oh, that quiet type. Not Pictured MARVIN EGGEMEYER Swabie The Seabees will never be the same. Football 1,2, 3,4g Basketball 1.2, 34 Track 1.2, 3,4g Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4g Ferreters 2. DANNY KIRKOVER Chester City Dairy Special. ROGER SURMAN Calls 205 at 2 A.M. I. S. Fey 2. D. Decker 3. G. O'Conner 4. C. Siegfried . W. Ahrens . M. Moeller 5 6 7. F. Walker -4 v I2 J. V N D D Z C Colvis Hathaway Hammel 8: J. Frailey . Cleiman . Abell Buckler F' Z 3 xg ji fs 67 1 si lei '4s T FYI 'EP tb IIEIZIWQIIHHI HM IHI l'Ast -ug, Crisler D. McGee 13. D Draves Reismger M. Bleem 14. T Cress Jeremiah L. Schrleber 15. D Doza Sheets L. Hartman 16. H Foster Cowell L. Goggin 17. B Bernasek Zang Hamilton B. Guthman V. Rathert M. Runge B. Wittenbrink li Zi ' frxe 6 ll .- x . I Q L' 1. V :f-fp N- M5 IHIVII 0'l 'fl 0'l '11 ,I Wiebusch Ottesen Herschba ch Oltman McDonald Bert n 61 sv 1' 4 BZ 'lv' 5. gn Sl I M9 . s LKQ tai 7. Y. Hammel 13. S. Hartman 19. D. Blechle 25. J. 8. I. Spitz 14. B. Galeski 20. G. Moore 26. P 9. M. 821. Childers 15. S. Ramsey 21. R. Grah 27. L ro. B. Tindall 16. V. Narho 22. J. Gregg 28. J. 11. L. Eggemeyer 17. H. Meisenheimer 23. M. Eggemeyer 29. B 12. R. Brown 18. L. Wirbarr 24. I. Jany Laxuvw 'V 'D '1 s.H:-rfrlnvd 30 Swawrrdwoo Y Roth Schroeder Newmark Kirk Clendenin GZ fit -..... ,g X I A if . .Q 9, ui 0. ' ' . a - K Z lllrli XVI lliliI00'l HM QIIIM ,lg 71 8 gh fag 1. Courier, 2. Thompson, 3. Stanley, 4. Sabo, 5. Brewer, 6. Best, ,JL 3 A 7. Marchildon, 8. Bonkosky, 9. Birchler, 10. Wise, 11. Bremerman I 12. Mciilhiny, 13. Limbaugh, 14. Hailey, 15. Juergens, 16. Stch, - .35 , ,' ., 17. Zeiger. . gif . 1, . gk fy., f ' 'X 1 'Size ,W F Aqua 511014 IQ-XS 9 7 . 4. av v W. E Z W I . 4 ' Q:-wh! ' O c-Q 5, Q 1 'V N 'Sv . 1 946 S A 1 4 X 3' Wa X 1, N6 ,- I a 'S f JU NIR CLASS OFFICERS President , , , Jerry Marchildon Vice President. . . .Donna Buatte Secretary . . Ruby Helmers Treasurer . . Ronald Link Dale Adams-Cat! ! Danny Asbury-Native of Rockwood James Baggett-Real typist! Charles R. Baughman-Bowling champ? Eugene Baughman- E, B. sent nie! Andrew Baudendistel-FFA Press Dale Becker- Giggles Romana Berkbigler- I like 6th hour Carol Berry- Sprains come in handy? Maridee Bigham- Got your short- hand? Eleanor Blechele- Here comes the toot-toot twain! Gloria Bollman- Oh, that polka! Vernon Bollrnan- Come, Josephine in my scooter machine! Judy Borchelt-Wants to go to ' Florida! Terry Brelje-Unnamed citizen Donna, Buatte- We buy our furniture at Welge's! Ruby Clessa-Farmer's daughter Sharon Cox- Tom-Tom Jirinda Craig- Pudge! Kenneth Dilday- My flowers are Blooming ix -. - ' ' ' we 54' r- , 5 l Nl I K -rr: f-...sf K Q T7 , Q I .N H- Ge . -'I' f 'nv 1 A tr' i ,mu- -L 5 '41 -I fwdx 51 'Q 4 17 K ... 'if . VE' lu. I V 'S T1 Y' ii' X-. Alf-1 i - 'T' fu I Sally Daschka-She uses Griffith shoe polish. Y ' ' ,jg 'L- Nf . fl 'w fy Q21 4 L A so v 1 ., I 1 I X r , --A C. fr . -sk , -T .' 4 'gi i Noll K? F: .I H T Y J X ,A fc rg ff g .. CP V , . f 14.1-5 I X Q' 4- ' , is gg, ' Q, 0' 'L' 2 ' I l m M . 3 'Ef f V+- lim: - U U7 ': ' f' ' - K N - X X Q Ruth Hohgrefe-True blond! x if fix X ' Marcella Davitz-Likes a black chevy! Margaret DeLas sus -Pancakes and 'lassus Virginia DeRousse-The Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia Leonard Draves-Most eligible bach- elor of Fairview! Darlene Duensing-Likes to go to Steeleville! Norman Eggemeyer- This is Jolly fun! Leroy Erdman-El presidente Gary Favier- Sing it again, Gary! Clifford Fraembs-The lone wolf! Darrell Fraernbs-Fish? Mary Fricke-Likes Driver's Training? Gary Grammer-Drives the Chief's car! Charles Griffith- My Gal Sal! Priscilla Griffin-Has an interest in the freshman class! Barbara Guthman-Good kid! ! Karol Hargis- Go, Go, Go Ruby Helmers- What has Steeleville got that Chester hasn't? Frances Herschbach-Whiz in history' Robert Herschbach-Likes Freshman girls? Jay Hoffman- That was a perpet- ration. Compliments of VICTOR DRUGS C. Victor Daschka, Reg. Pharm. Lee Holloway- Got any money? Let's flip! Carol Jackson-Likes Big Buicks! Gaynelle Johnson- I don't care Barbara Jones-The kid from Sparta Rosemary Junger- Hey, Rosie! Ruby Kirkover- Get your popcorn here! Paul Kueker-Future Farmer Ronald Link- Quack, quack! Larry Lipe-Tall, dark, and handsome Carol Lochhead-Spooky's Special! Juanita McFadden- My Buddy! Fred McGuire- Can you carry on an intelligent conversation? Oscar McMath-Caution-Drill John Maes-Short subject Clara Mansker-Artist! Jerry Marchildon-Has pull in the office. Jerry Marlow-Shy? ? '? Virginia Matzker- Oh, that long walk home! Jean Mayfield-My friend, Erma! Pearllean Mehrer-Pinky ,nv if 'mf x .Pg 44' if if VX Oli Q xl- gp-0' V if -.f Q 3' an-0 Nur gl L6 ff Kenneth Miller Einstein II sr' ' .su -45 leur! f.P+ K, 'I E 1 tan . I ! 7 f ' M fp 4:-. - 1 - - . - ' 2' I D fa- 4 ' ,. . fu- ,. ag -J X I .. wp- -.1 --f -.1 ' --- 4.--1 N ,ff Wx. ' , K , I N ' ,Nui is Il x 'N cj. 3.5 'ft 'N L ' ' Q- ' :Ea 11455 at - as-5 ' 2 if 4 6' .' 3 H 'Y Y' ,Q 'lk' 7 - X wtf? 'xB 'T if N'T e 'umm .vit X f if v-c t In ' i 2 'J x .. Joe Simmons- I'm Joe Qt r. rr Ps Shirley Miller- What Ken-ny do? Eugene Miner- Can't wait 'till 3fZZ! Donald Misselhorn-Smiley Elizabeth Montroy-Little girl with a big car! Norma Montroy- Let's dance! ! Paula Mueller-Little ole rrxagnolia blossum! Richard Nagel- Oh, that mambo! Billy Niemeyer-A staunch Democrat! Jeanine Postman-Butch Raymond Preston- You know what I mean, you know Mary Rathert- George, to Mr. Wise Verla Res-Sweet and Silent Richard Roberts-One whiz coming up. Kenneth Rowald- I buy my ties at Buck1er's Vera Savage-Show girl Barbara Schroeder-Priscilla's chum? Gerald Schroeder-Lady's Man? Shirley Sebastian- Got any gum? Jerry Shriver-Mario Lanza II Kay Siegfried-Favorite name is Jack! Roe Simmons- I'm Roe Elizabeth Smith-One of the Smith girls! 'X 5' .,,,. V F Helen Smith- Is she really quiet? ? ? 5.4383 X y 'A X Dee Smith-Hot-rodder!! Wt K' xi , 1 , -f q f Luan Smith-Building trades fan! Ruth Smith- Usher her down the aisle! , A,- Bob Stahlheber-'Big Red' ' N, Lela Sternberg-The best things come in 4 . , 'Z' little packages. ,,f 1Q- X -.,- .f I Jim Stirnamen-The quiet type? ? '? fNot Pictured! Not F 'U fm Elizabeth Stoever- Hay, Liz! Pictured Xi Alvin Street-Cotton-top '-' Y .x Edward Szabelski-Bashful? ' ' Q, -I I Ruth Taylor-Has an interest in Sparta! ,, ,-:N Carol Tindall- Oh, shoot! V. Monte Tindall- Always seen around lxflw ' Nu X O'Con-ner Douglas Tudor-Ardent horse fan! Yvonne Wagner- Gary it home for rr1e Carol Welch- What's so interesting about the Steeleville boys? Sarah Wilson-English Whiz! Bill Vieregge-Brain? Y Y p 'ar T A . Wanda Wingerter- How-ard you? Sue Wittenborn- My gosh, you kids! James Zensen-Stays out of trouble? ? ., .. , ,.. ..., , , . as W 1.1 J V - .-...u7'.,.. v ,beef . .og .,14Q .,-.cu l 4 Q A N 6' :ff .b- . .Q .X I . 'x 1 I I A Q .hx ' 29 s y .ill 0 . ',' W ovuo HIRE CLASS OFFICERS President .... Clarence Berndt Vice President. . . Darla Link Secretary . . Barbara Mueller Treasurer , . Bob Wittenborn David Adams -Is he a farmer? Joan Allard-She always gets her man Darlene Armes- Moore for your money QNot Pictured, Donald Bartels-Dennis the Menace Phyllis Beers- Beers, Beers for Ole Chester High! Clarence Berndt-All around brain Edward Berry-Following in his father's footsteps Jo Ann Blum-That was a Dilday of a day Thara Boxdorfer-Short but smart James Braun-Is that brown or black ? Fred Brayfield- Join the Navy to see the wor1d! QNot Pictured! Laura Brewer- Lollie pop Bill Cowell- What a Kat! Ruthie Crisler-Quietest girl in school? Connie Cushman-Two loves have I Ruth Decker-Lavern's bodyguard Judy Bruce- AhrenS you coming? Patsy Buie-Mistaken Identity Jerry Claussen-Home room 2.08 Dean Cook-He cooked his goose Bob Dickson-Sits waiting for 3:22 Lawrence DeRousse-O. K. by me Mary Lou Ebers-Look at her blush Kendall Eggerneyer- I won't pass if you don't study Melvin Eggemeyer-Dia1's have the cleanest walk in town -sw? 'IN 41 .url . gf , X z if X f' ay ' if W J' J :W 5, ss, ., ,wx 9 Q ff' YW . 4 f ,gg is I 5' 0 up 'Vi' Not 5,- . wi P Pictured TUB' b N, XL-,1 F' hs. sp. ... 4 , X-3l'l. .',, Ag, H- , '-' ' J' 'Q'-' X137 -I l - 'inf' 2 . M. ,I NN ,H f N Q sr ' Not ? A V Pictured 4 wh, u 5 o fs.. I 5 I mg 4, . 4.'J' '..,..,v' V A r fig: W -t ' 6' - 5 P 'Ea , K . f 'F , 1 U x I ,V Q , N i is fr -1-alir ix - ar ef- 1 ., Q , 'O' frrnv' . fg. .61 ls: TTT' all 4 Q T 9 wr' 110 p. J.'Z - Ctr' ,1- -,n ,Q -flNut' E..- 1 ,J T' L4 'l,.-L ' m 5 xl -if 'P XZ? ff 2' Ns! E Qt- . i 44' .H -:hy ,n cs- if -lv f 'Fl . 4,01 n P Q. kk.. . 'gf 5 wir' ,I- , , rr 2 I. , F' . ' f' -fl --f fa' ' B ' if 'ev' J Y 0 R xr' .M ' 1 ,., lv, I., 44, . If 'af' ' t I N-J W . . ., 'L' ' rg :KL my v A 'Q' wif A, 7: ,g-,fs XE- Z: -'E' f ,Fx C if NY' 33 Russell Eggemeyer-Does he Russel or? ? ? ? Carol Erdman-Peggy's shadow Janet Faverty-Is that an adverb nomative? Jerry Fortner- Let's go Caroling tonight Rayburn Fricke-Football material Peter Gilster-Einstein MIVII Neal Grah- Who says Hudsons are dogs? Robert Gross-He has a way with women Russell Guethle-Authur Murry II J. L. Hargis-Little but mighty Mike Hathaway-Michael Don the muscle man Clyde Hasemayer-He can blush also Donna Heob- Hip two, three, four, Joy Hindman-Popcorn! ! Peanuts!! Gordon Holley- Jimmy and I stick together Barbara Hudgins-Better known as Ronnie Melvin Jany-Is that a cow ? ? Doris Johnson-Patronizes Johnson's Wax Terry Jungewalter-Devils on wheels Tom Klein-I Rector it's over there Robert Tindall-Another one ? Janet Schulze-Pretty blond Darrell Cassoutt-Dear old C. H, S. Compliments of WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE 1219 Swanwick Street Chester, Illinois Janie Jolly-Jane is always jolly S' Kenneth Kloepper-Boom! !! Boom!!! ml? Mr., a X , .CL -f- James Roger Knott-Brewer's handy man NN? ' N' ' '-1' Allen Korando-Almost a genius 4 Q . 'U 1 I r' SE, '12 SPV? Marvin Lauterjung-Marvin the Monster! 'N 3, K 1 xg Bonita Grott-The bonnie lass of C,H. S. ' 'F ' 'E - 'ck Darla Link-Boy can she strut! ! 'J lf. f . V Jerry Leonard-Size isn't everything T7 P . x rg 'I 1 . Vera McAdams- Oh! That Savage Betty McAttee-Who's her secret love? Jackie Sue McClure-Mr. Brewer's headache Sandra McFaddin- Is Roger there? Y- Joyce Maes-Dynamite comes in small packages!! ! Ruth Manady-'Play a simple Ma11aay Larry Malone- What's a freckle? Joyce Miller-Me? ? I love school!! A A Mary Minton-Where art thou? Q Dave Phelps-A real gone smile! ! Daniel Moeller-Football prospect? Janet Moeller- There's pain in that there Moeller!!! Darlene Montroy-Resembles someone named Norma Barbara Jane Mueller-Quiet, cute, and redheaded Oma Nance-Buy your cars at Frazers Compliments of UFFLEMAN'S STORE XE' ,4- s.. I . - f 3 I L J N K . , 1 I r 6 I g I , 4 'EE' - -.4 . NI' QP-N 'C' int C K in E 1 PN '43 warg i-I 'XE- if-'J , X -737' ' nw 'C' -N. 'Nl' 'yn-? 1 I, bfi' . I , 1'-S x 'Tl xii' 1--7 XM Ni' Nw T213 N-.1 r Id if 12 -Q .af A 009 , ji-1 af' v--v' VU 'H Q- . 'fin' ff! ,tix Dx ,.. gh . pf is if me Q fi' f 'Till' av' ! V . 4 'Vs- va:-s ,,, , , N R V' EER J-,, ,ps- Carletta Nordmeyer-That's Terry cloth Maureen O'Connor-Canadian Monte Vivian Ottman-I'm hiding behind the door Donna Paulter-Rabid football fan Mike Plumb-Texas, the great land of Texas Dorothy Poenitske-Is cotton gin a drink? Ruth Rader-She's Ruthless to C. H. S., Donya Rector-l'm in Klein to think differently Edith Reid-Does marriage mean going steady? Robert Rinderer-Big--Bad--Bod!! Venita Rogers-Likes Volle ball Jackie Sue Roth-Over the wild blue yonder Bob Segar-Loves Smith brother's cough drops Marcia Schoeppel- Dig those crazy squares Donald Schroeder -Eddie Fisher' s rival Judy Stirnaman-Audrey Hepburn II Ronald Surman-Short stuff Lucille Thomas-Don't Terry along the way Kay Thompson-Oh! those blue eyes Dorothy Smith- Musical minded Ronald Schroeder-Oh, my 35 Compliments of OSCAR'C. SCHROEDER William Thorne- Going up town Miss Hailey? Curtis Thornton-Our pull in the ! government Glenn Thurau-Don't Wink at her Mary Ellen Tretter-Small package of brain Charles Turner- Dig that chariot! Kenneth Volle-Roy Rodgers fan Mary Walker-Please Walker home Allen Welge-Ain't never read a book Roger Welge- Is Sandra home? Bob Wittenborn- Woe, Bob, Woe Neal Mangold-Big, blond, and breathing Patty Wise-ls it Cris1er or Chrysler? Jeanine Wingerter-Easy on those cymbols Barbara Moeller-Has a boy on the string Wayne Turner- Turner over Lavern Wolter-Two ton Tessie? ? Hope Yankey-Driver' s Training Instructor Wayne Yankey-Yankie - -doodle - - dandy Howard Wittenbrink-A witty boy Jane Yankey-Will twirl her Way to stardom UQPQQ 3 N..-.a 'll 1' M N . J' 1 l . , Y xl.. Init, Q-fi N47 Bonnie Tiller-Sweet and Lovely Johnnie Tiller-Her name confuses FRF HNIE ks '56- ,,-,Z i W CLASS OFFICERS President , . , , Earl Draves Vice President. . . Betty Cushman Secretary . . . Judy Marchildon Treasurer . . Terry Mangold Cynthis Andrews- Oh, those 'juniors ' June Armstrong- Little Beverly Ashbury-She buys those heavenly carpets by Lee Paul Atchison-Tall, light and hand- some Doyle Barnhart-Boy with little words Velda Baudendistel-An all around good sport Judy Bell-Undecided Marilyn Berndt- What happened to Joe ? Marvelene Bierman-Oh, those eyes Lee Allen Bischoff-Likes to ride his bicycle Carole Breithaupt-She loves to write love stories Allan Bollmann-He is very Joyous. Donna Brelje-Which way to Concordia? Jimmy Chapman-Usually found at Frazer's Paul Carnahan-Never gets in mischief Gene Casten-He likes double Decker sandwiches Harold Claussen-Likes to pitch in baseball games. Allen Clendenin-Can't tell him from his brother Leonard Colvis-Eats corn in English Nancy Cowell-She likes to Boll-man! Leslie Decker-He likes to throw cocks Betty Cushman-Is very witty Lois Decker-She likes to wear Genes Zelma Denninger-Does she like Engl- ish? fNot Pictured, June Dethrow-Blondie Roger Diercks-Real cool Dennis Doza.-Do you know any girls ? QNot Picturedj 'ici 9 I 1' F- 71 sl, iT? Ill Y.. 1 ,- , 'V' 'SP - J v ' Q. , ' , J U v 1 'n s ' .. L. 'E '-.'.w.'.x'x- . fag 1-nf' E Q,-v agx 'D Not Pictured lr l l n. .. ..... m, -r R tu! ggi ' Not Pictured 5 .... if Nu... F36 Q Lf- -4 W I Lexie Doza- Dig that crazy boy. Earl Gene Draves-The second Delvlaggio Carole Durkee-Who is the boy in her life ? Jack Erickson-Smooth dancer Wilma Farmer-Shy? Beverly Fisher-Does she go steady? Helen Frank-Likes to baby sit Richard Gerlach-Sunday morning paper boy Rosemary Galeski- Can you bake a ' cherry pie 'Billy Boy? ' James Gilbert- Let me see your J 1sr'N X -3 paper? Elroy Grob-He's real George Donna Guthman-Who does she like? Bert Haier-Our saxaphone player Robert Hapke-Does he have a twin? James Harnagel-Why does'he walk 4' wr In Q Q'- s. N R I , f 1 X r ' :5,xi'h .- .A 'xc -' a 4'-1 f P- 1-F ml through the gym in 8 hour girls P. E. clas Lois Hartenberger-Can not find the Bob bin in her sewing machines Ann Hathaway-Who's the boy from St. Louis? Janice Heeszel-Shortie .. , .lr , .-W' fi' 'CQ , P A. '14 'yi ,. . Morris Honig-Germs .I 'tsl Raymond Herschback-A nice boy Charles Higgins-Who does he like who lives on Swanwick Street? . Marcella Higgins-June's standby .' fx -'-. Gary Hindman- Math whiz Eileen Hoffman-Robert Ray Richard son!! ! Lois Hohgrefe-Eddie Fisher fan Dana Huffman-Oh, those sophomores Agatha Eggemeyer-She's a real flower th s? I i i I Jane Jackson-Always seen with Wanda Dennis Juenger-Dennis the Menace Charles Kirk-Unknown to the seniors Bobby Kirkover-Always agreeable Elizabeth Kloepper-Where'S Lizzie? Margaret Kloth-Oh Bill Linda Koopman-She likes to tie Knotts Billy Krueger-Brainy Billy Allen Langin-Quiet? ? ?fNot Pictured, Joyce Lauterjung-She gave Al an apple Ralph Leonard-Jerry's brother Dale Lockhead-He likes ducks Marjorie Lochhead-Bob Rockerfeller, sigh, sigh, sigh!! Dolores Lohman-How do you like C. H. Ruth Luedeman-Nice kid. James Lyons-Who did he take to the Fall Festival? June McAdams-Does she like science? Wanda McCormick-What do she and Lois talk about in English? Don McDonald-Good football material Doris McGee-Where's.Fibber'? Judy Magers-Boy, can she pop her chum! Letha Mallady-She is full of vinegar Terry Mangold-Man of gold Quentin Manion-Science brain Judy Marchildon-Little, but Mighty Raymond Marshall-l'll be Donna to get you in a taxi Allen Miers-Is it an adjective or adverb? Joann Lybarger-One of many freshmen S. 6-F v 'B' 'Raj' ' ,b . I V UA ,typ 7 Hr Pa 'X ta l . A -'Q' f-A - ' - ,f4 fx Z' 'ill . 'wif I if Q-uf . NI. X X 1 i LN .Aix f Not in I Pictured I . y ,Wy rs F fav t 'gr IX ., I - x. , I ',' ' ', h Q. , vs. 'r ff , D A I E ' I ' ' :L was A , . .T ,f i ffl' ,- T ' - A 4' f h x , L ., .K 4 4, -1 i ,LMILIP 'lv 1.1.1 - . F9 Q 4: Kenneth Miller-Likes to watch television Donald Moeller-Crazy about a certain girl Irene Moll-Those rosy cheeks Margaret Montroy-Likes science class Richard Moore-ls very Wise Walter Morgan-Would make a good tackle Richard Pautler-Likes pig ology Shirley Parmley-Dig that crazy laugh Diana Penny-I wonder how she always gets first in lunch line Patsy Petrowski-Oh, those little brothers! Mary Powell-Likes tasty fried chicken Oralee Rahn-Chews gum in English Charles Ramsey-Gentles as a Ram Orville Rathert-Orville the marvel Lester Rice- Red Katherine Riddle- What time is it? Ann Roberts-Another Eddie Fisher fan Janet Roberts-Is it Mike or Ike? Rogar Roth-Man about town. Carl Runge-Muscles Richard Sauer-A good example of a real gone Cat Glee Schopfer-Between the Devil and the deep blue Sea Jane Schroeder-She gets up so Early in the morning. Joyce Sebastian-Oh, Hecht Ina Mae Sellers-Not bad, huh? Lawrence Siegfried-Shy fellow Alice Beth Smith-She goes Bob-Bob Bobin along Edwin Smith-l'm in Tip-Top shape Larry Smith-Little Smitty Ralph Smith-Blue eyed blonde William Smith-Life is bright and IIROSYII Dorothy Strahan-Likes to sing in front of people Roland Stump-I don't like your shade of lipstick Wayne Sympson-Just like a grape Vine Harden Troue-Algebra Whiz Teddy Turner-Who is the girl in English class? Muerl Vickers-Uses Vicks Glen Walker-He will Walk her home Mary Waltermate-Here we go Donna Ward-The Marshall is coming after you? Michael Welge-A Little man Paul Williams-Always has his lessons fNot Pictured! Glenn Will- I got the Willies Doris Wingerter'- Did he Wingerter? Jerry Wingerter-The quiet type Joyce Wingerter-She plays field Naldona Wise-Wise as an old owl Wanda Witbart-Did someone mention Trico? Jeanette Wittenborn-Often goes to Dreamland Charles Wright-The noisy type Donald Young-He's a young kid Richard Greer-Ricky Compliments of CHESTER CONCRETE COMPANY UHGA lZATl0 u... -Q -A it-. ' 1 . K v 1 1 I A 2 I ,fvbvf-Mg--1 1 ' ' '-'. 4- . Ffb-?'!::r: -:AH -1 .figs ,fi .jsp 5.4. ,Ai ! ,L- ,.,- 6. -r ,. -.. , .-... -, 'rj J' .fn ' ' - , .339 ' .-- ,I ,,.,.f+n -. ,a .u1.. -7 in , ,M-1. .51-ff' 115' .L ' -C' Tv'-i '1 5 j .-mjge: D w Q h I ..4,,..3.5 ., wg! 51. ..'f ,. .- , . ,- r zu: . .Q ., far... , J xfw31..::,.,. A-,C .J . ,,,.qA . .5-I... V,---A-.. .ii J Q L ,ii.,..,vt.:f,,1 X x ' 2 -.-M'-.'-'-' af '.:---ff '. ' ts'-wi'--'- 'A + '- . M4 1 ' , , .5'. .1'. ,f ij'- ..' 5---.Q YQ.. Q... ,.4. 3.x '.Qv'ff2 .Q cv-1 Hwy ,-6,,',..:,-X ,r.31..1y.v-..',- up 'tu-J. x .-.,gpQ,.i .-5 1 K' 4,.,,j,,v'f ..-,-,, f - - .-as - 'dd .ia - .Mft-f. ,5,,g,,.. qzwtgj 4 7341? xx-L,5,,-gRxr b . , . .Sgt - , -2. --Q 5..- H1241 LJ'-f 3 Tg2?!?'? .af-:- wJ1'.47 fi'Y.'i,L?Y-.--'fl ...Wufi 5:'7'i. 6 5-- ' ' -1 ' 'l -' The Students at C. H. S. have an outlet for their interests and ideas in the many organizations which sponsor all activities from plays to agricul- tural research. TUIIENT lllllllll ,Sub FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Yvonne Hammel, Bob Herschbach, Dick Decker, Larry Lipe, Terry Mangold, Bill Cowell, Bob Wittenborn. SECOND ROW: Maureen O'Conner, Judy Mar- childon, Jerinda Craig, Rose Mary Galeski. SEATED: Bob Tindall, Mr. Courier, Mary Childers Jeanine Cowell, Jerry O'Conner, Harold Meisenheimer. KNOT PICTURED9 Jerry Roth. OFFICERS President ........... Jeanine Cowell Vice President 8: Secretary . . Harold Meisenheimer Treasurer ...... . . . Mary Childers Extra-Curricular . . . Jerry O'Conner Additional Curricular . . . Bob Tindall Sponsor ........... Mr. Scott Courier CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Seniors . .......... Yvonne Hammel Dick Decker Jerry Roth Jmmiors . . ...... Jerinda Craig Larry Lipe Bob Herschbach Sophomores . . .... Maureen O'Conner- Bill Cowell Bob Wittenborn Freshmen . ........ Terry Mangold Rose Mary Galeski Judy Marchildgn Compliments of CLEMENS' LUMBER COMPANY 44 TIIE MMVI' TIFF ROW I. ,SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT: B. Thorne, Jerry Marchildon, Business Manager, Miss Hailey- Sponsorg K. Ottesen-Editor, J. Cowell-Assistant Editor, T. Brelje-Assistant Business Manger. ROW 2, STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Schroeder, D. Ward, D. Lind, D. Brelje, J. Witten- born, L. Hohorefe, B. Bernasek, K. Hargis, C. Lochhead, S. Wittenborn, H. Smith, P. Muel- ler, M. Delassus, L. Hartman, C. Nordmeyer, T. Boxdorfer, L. Witbart. ROW 3, STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: P. Mueller, E. Mueller, J. Borchelt, D. Armes, B. Cushman, G. Bollman, C. Buckler, E. Stoever, J. Jolly, J. Stirnaman, B. Mueller, P. Beers, A. Smith, I. Bruce, D. Rector, J. Childers, S. Reisinger, B. Guthman, I. Jany, D. Draves. ROW 4, STANDING LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Shriver, L. Lipe, L. Newmark, J. Hoffman, M. Runge, V. Matzker, R. Hel- meers, M. Moeller, V. Hathaway, B. Niemeyer, V. Natho, S. Hartman, P. Wise, C. Cushman J. McClure, L. Thomas, M. Childers, B. Galeski, R. Wiebusch, A. Oltman, V. Rathert. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: C. Lochhead, L. Lipe, V. Natho, S. Hartman. H. Smith, J. Bruce, A. Smith, J. Childers, M. Childers, Donya Rector, B. Herschbach, B. Guthman, V. Matzker, E. Stoever, K. Hargis, B. Galeski, D. Link, L. Newmark, D. Decker, R. Wiebuch, J. Sch- river, B. Bernasek, C. Buckler, S. Wittenborn, B. Thorne, B. Niemeyer. TYPISTS: S. Reisinger, B. Clendenin, L. Hartman, Doris Draves, L. Witbart, V. Rathert. PHOTOGRAPHERS: M. Runge and J. Hoffman. ADVERTISING: V. Hathaway and J. McClure. SUBSCRIPTIONS: M. Moeller, R. Helmets, G. Bollman, L. Thomas, D. Armes, D. Ward, T. Boxdorfer, C. Cushman, B. Cushman, E. Jany, A. Oltman, M. Delassus, J. Wittenborn, L. Hogrefe. D. Brelje, C. Nordmayer, B. Mueller, K. Hargis, I. Borchelt, A. Smith, J. Schroeder. Compliments of EDNA CRESS INSURANCE AGENCY 45 .lI.A. J FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Carol Tindall, Mary Rathert, Judy Bruce fSong Leaderj, Judy Stirna man QParlimentarianJ, Phyllis Beers fTreasurerJ, Louise Witbart fSecretaryj, Ruby Helmers fPresidentJ, Gloria Bollman fVice Presidentj, Ruth Mallady fReporterJ, Joyce Maes fPublic Relationsj, Miss Cope fSponsorJ. Jean Mayfield, Clara Mansker. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanetter Wittenborn, Judy Marchildon, Beverly Asbury, Barbara Jones, Darlene Duensing, Nacy Powell, Wanda Witbart, Ruth Luederman, Peggy Kloth, Marilyn Berndt, Lela Sternberg, June Armstrong, Doris McGee, Marcella Higgins, Jane Yankee, Patsy Buie, Donna Buatte, Carol Berry, Donna Brelje, Lois I-Iartenberger. THIRD ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Judy Bell, Alice Smith, Donna Heob, Naldona Wise, Lois Hogrefe, Janed Roberts, Joyce Lauterjung, Jane Schroeder, Donna Ward, Vera Savage, Shirley Mil- ler, Maridee Bigham, Barbara Guthman, Elizabeth Smith, Barbara Moeller, Joan Allard, Hope Yankey, Vera McAdams, Laurella McDonald, Venita Rogers, Edith Reid, Kay Sieg- fried, Helen Foster. FOURTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHTg Ann Hathaway, Virginia DeRouse, Ruth Hohorefe, Betty McAttee, Jane Jolly, Dorothy Doza, Carol Welch, Verna Rathert, Bonnie Guthman, Cynthia Andrews, Dana Huffman, Donna Buthman, Bonnie Grott, Doris Johnson, Miriam Moeller, Sandra Ramsey, June McAdams, Doris Wingerter, Glee Schop- fer, Nancy Cowell, Eileen Hoffman, Letha Mallady, Marvilene Beirman, Marcella Da- vitz, Sandra McFadden. The F.H, A, is an organization composed of girls who have completed at least one year of home economics. The meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month. At the meetings we learn some of the things we should do to improve home conditions, and we also plan activities for the coming month. After the meeting is held, we are served refreshments. The officers are elected at the last meeting of the preceding school year. Compliments of CITY TV AND ELECTRIC SERVICE 46 F.F.A. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Andy Baudenistel, Paul Kueker, Donald Schroeder, Vernon Prange, Robert Herschbach, Ronald Schroeder, Mr. Best. SECOND ROW: Richard Pautler, Den- nis Doza, Ray Herschbach, Carl Runge, Ted Turner, Mural Vickers, Roger Roth, larry Sieg- fried, Mike Hathaway. THIRD ROW: Ralph Smith, Donald Moeller, Carter Clendenin, David Adams, Paul Williams, Jerry Wingerter, Gary Hindman. FOURTH ROW: Don McDonald, Laur- ence DeRousse, Paul Atchison, Jim Lyons. James Grogg, David Hindman. Douglas Tudor, Jerry Fortner, Jerry Roth. NOT PICTURED: Leonard Colvis. OFFICERS V. Prange ......... President D. Schroeder . . Vice-President R. Herschbach. . . Secretary P. Kueker . . . Treasurer A. Baudendistel . . Reporter R. Schroeder . .Sentinel The FFA Club made the annual trip to Kansas City this year in October. The purpose of the trip was to attend the national FFA Convention. It is attended by more than 10, 000 boys from all over the U, S. The Club owns and operates a farm of 160 acres. We decided to name the farm and agreed that Tri-R-Ranch was the best of the proposed names. Tri-R stands for the three R's of school, readin 'ritin, and 'rithmetic. You can see even our name applies to school. Compliments of ILLINOIS POWER COMPANY 47 G. A. A. FRONT ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Mrs. Juergens, Miriam Moeller-Treasurer, Connie Cushman- Presidentg Lucille Thomas-Vice President, Donya Rector-Secretary. SECOND ROW: Elizabeth Smith, Dorothy Doza, Betty Galeski, Donna Ward, Lois Hartenberger, June Dethrow, June Armstrong, Judy Marchildon, Carol Siegfried, Helen Foster, Carol Durkee, Jean Mayfield. THIRD ROW: Gaynell Johnson, Darlene Armes, Pat Wise, Shirley Hartman, Ann Hathaway, Ann Roberts, Naldona Wise, Lois Hogrefe, Dorothy Smith, Rosemary Galeski, Betty Cushman, Kay Siegfried. FOURTH ROW: Jeanine Cowell, Virginia Natho, Judy Stirnaman, Judy Bruce, Barbara Mueller, Vera Savage, Maridie Bigham, Doris McGee, Marcella Higgins, Sandra Ramsy, Glee Schopfer, Eileen Hoffman, Carol Berry, Romana Berkbigler. The Girls Athletic Association was founded to promote an interest in athletics, and in making good sportmanship a part of school life. The meetings are held Tuesday after school. All meetings are extracurricular, for which the members earn credit for awards. The activities include softball, basketball, volley ball, bowling, and tumbling. The first award is a nurneral, the second award is a letter, and the third and fourth are state awards. Compliments of LEONARD'S STUDIO 48 TII BUZZ STAFF FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Jerry Shriver, Richard Nagel, Sue Wittenborn, Virginia Matz- ker, Melvin Runge, Helen Smith, Miss Stanley. BACK ROW: Judy Marchildon, Nancy Cowell, Jean Frailey, Elizabeth Sroever, Carolyn Buckler, Jirinda Craig, Margaret De Lassus, Richard Nagel, Judy Borchelt, Carol Lockhead, Bill lhorne, Virginia Natho, Bill Niemeyer, Shirley Hartman, Miriam Moeller, Laurella McDonald, Phillip Mueller, Mary Lou Brazel, Dorothy Doza, Sandra Ramsey, Carol Seigfried, Helen Foster. OFFICERS Editor .... Virginia Matzker Feature Writers . Jerry Shriver Ass't Editor and Photographer Bill Neimeyer Melvin Runge Artists . . Richard Nagel Class Editor . . Helen Smith Carol Looyhead Society Editor . Sue Wittenborn Sponsor . . Miss Hazel Stanley Sports Editor . . Terry Brelje This Staff was organized in order to bring news of the happenings at C. H. S. to the townspeople as well as to the students. Each week our column appeared in the Herald Tribune. We hope you enjoyed reading it as much as we did writing it. We wrote all the exciting happenings that we heard about, not only school events, but also the private parties. Remember--If you have eloped, been drafted, moved, or taken a trip, it's news. Compliments of WALTER'S MEN'S STORE 49 TIIE C0 CERT BA ll Flutes Darlene Armes Carol Erdman Peter Gilster Oboes Donna Pautle r Clarinets Betty Cushman Connie Cushman Ralph Grah Karol Hargis Ann Hathaway Ralph Leonard Shirley Miller Richard Nagel Marcia Shoeppel Judy Stirnaman William Thorne Mary Tretter Alto Saxophones Thara Boxdorfer Bert Haier Neal Mangold Virginia Matzker Allan Welge Sue Wittenborn Tenor Saxophones Melvin Runge Bob Segar Elizabeth Stoever Baritone Saxophone Bob Herschbach Cornets Dale Adams Clarence Berndt Dean Cook Leroy Erdrnan Lee Goggin Raynond Marshell Harold Meisenheimer Virginia Natho Larry Smith Horns Donna Buatte Jane Klepper Sharon Reisinger Trombones Paul Crisler Darrell ,Fraembs Neal Cvrah J. L. Hargis Larry Lipe Carlotta Nordmeyer John Spitz Baritones Bob Dickson Jerry Leonard Bob Tindall Basses Gary Grammer Jay Hoffman Percussion Fred Brayfield Kenneth Kloepper Don McGee Jerry Shriver Dee Smith Terry Mangold Jeanine Wingerter Twirlers Darla Link Jackie McClure Oma Nance Beverly Ashbury Peggy Kloth Jane Yankee Compliments of WEITHORN'S 5 81 10 MIXED Cllllll FRONT ROW, L. TO R.: K. Ottesen, K. l-largins, M. Lochhead, Mr. Berndt, B. Cushman, D. McGee, D, Link, D, Penny, J. Dethrow, 1, Armstrong, J, Heezel, R. Crisler, L, Hogrefe, A, Smith, M. O'Connor. SECOND ROW: D. Buatte, T. Boxdorfer, D. Brelje, J. Wittenborn, l. Marchildon, B. Fisher, I. Leonard, M. Tindall, B. Parker, H. Meisenheimer, N. Hammel, D, Smith, C. Nordmeyer, P, Wise, M. DeLassus, B. Galeski, J. Wingerter, THIRD ROW: M. Childers, N. Cowell, P. Beers, R. Galeski, S. Miller, G. Johnson, A. Hathaway, B. Dickson, B. Thorne, P. Mueller, J. Shriver, G. Grammer, V. Matzker, C. Lochhead, E. Blechle, E. Stover, R. Weibusch. FOURTH ROW: J. Childers, D. Blechle, S. Hartman, I. Cowell, J. Borchelt, N. Wise, R. Nagle, D. Cook, L. Lipe, B. Tindall, M. Runge, D. McGee, C. Erdman, S. Fey, H. Smith, S. Wittenborn, E. Moll, E. Hoffman. 'Lai' ?i'svnu: ',g1L ,' I 4 nam :Ur -' If 815:21 ' TWIRLERS L. TOR.: O. Nance, P. Kloth. I. McClure, B. McGuire, D. Link, I. Yankee Compliments of GROB MOTOR SALES THE RHYTHM RASUAL BACK ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Saundra Fey, Shirley Hartman, Mary Childers, Raymond Mar- shall, Dale Adams, Harold Meisenheimer, Dee Smith, Don McGee, Neal Grah, Paul Crisler Jay Hoffman. FRONT ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Kay Ottesen, Karol Hargis, Bob Herschbach, Bob Segar, Neal Mangold, Melvin Runge, Ralph Grah. The Rhythm Rascals, a self supporting organ- ization, plays for both high school and civic act- ivities. The group's services are in demand also in neighboring communities. All rehearsing and extra work is done after sch- ool hours with equipment owned by the orchestra. The Rhythm Rascals have their own library which includes more than 500 selections of all types of dance music. Compliments of ADAMS' MEN'S STORE 52 Tllll PAIIIULB FIRST ROW: Leroy Erdman, President, Oma Nance, Vice Presidentg Helen Smith, Secretary: Lucille Thomas, Treasurerg Miss Hailey, Sponsor. SECOND ROW: Donya Rector, Jerry Sch- river, Peter Gilster, Judy Bruce, Jeannie Jolly, Ruth Crisler, Betty Montroy. THIRD ROW: Pat Wise, Gary Grammar, Billy Thorne, Joan Allard, Connie Cushman, Margaret Delassus. Nancy Armes, Thara Boxdorfer, Sandra McFadden, Shirley Hartman. BACK ROW: Larry Lipe, Clarence Berndt, Terry Brelie, Vaughn Hathaway, Jay Hoffman, Billy Niemeyer, Richard Na- gel, Sue Wittenborn, Karol Hargis, Virginia Matzker, Ruby Clessa. The Spanish Club, organized this year, is composed of students possessing a profound in- terest in Spanish culture. This page sponsored by MACK'S CAFE GRAND VIEW HOTEL Fine Foods TIIE FERRETER SEATED: Tom Cress, Virginia Matzker, Jay Hoffman, Jerinda Craig, Jerry Marchildon. FIRST ROW: Lewis Newmark, Vaughn Hathaway, Terry Brelje, Sue Wittenborn, Helen Smith, Paula Mueller, Carolyn Buckler, Nedra Hamilton, Jean Mayfield, Phillip Mueller. SECOND ROW: Le Roy Erdman, Dee Smith, Monte Tindall, Lee Holloway, Bill Viergge, Larry Lipe, Donya Rec- tor, Lucille Thomas, Dale Adams, Mr. Limbaugh, Mr. Zieger. President . . . . Jay Hoffman Vice President . . . .Jerinda Craig Secretary . . . .Virginia Matzker Treasurer . . . . Jerry Marchildon Sergeant at Arms . . . .Tom Cress The Ferreters, the Science Club of Chester High School, meets every Thursday night. Membership is open to any who is interested in science. The annual science fair, a project originated by the 53-54 Ferreters, is perhaps the most outstanding activity of the organization. This event enables the adults of the community to become acquainted with the C. H. S. Science Program. Compliments of BUENA VISTA MILL AND HATCI-IERY 54 THLETIU 21 1- - E:-ffzrfeemw in N.: '- if 'gf' ,. .Q 5' 'lfjk e s fgfjf' f e f ,, J 7' ' lf ' A ' 'l.. . J 2.-. -A my ,, ,. www AL, Q ' ' ' Q dry, r ' i :Win-.. N jr Life at C. H. S. is made complete by the many athletic activities that are available to the students the year round. 0UTllWES'l'Ell EGYPTIAN UONFEllE CE 00-CHAMPS 1954 1- 7-G' LEFT TO RIGHT: Roger Knott, Ray Fricke, Dave Phelps, Gary Frazer, Wayne Ahrens, Marvin Eggemeyer, Charles Griffith, Dick Decker, Tom Cress, Jerry O'Connor, Bob Parker, Harold Meisenheimer, Charles Higgins. BACK ROW: Mr, Brewer, Tom Klein, Paul Crisler, Neal Mangold, Bill Jeremiah, Don Misselhorn, Melvin Runge, Larry Lipe, Ray Brown, Bob Tindall, Mike Hathaway, Mr. Smith. CHESTER HIGH SCHOOL VARSITY FOOTBALL RECORD Chester 7 Belleville O Chester 14 'FDuQuoin Chester 14 'l'Anna-Jonesboro 0 Chester O 'l'Murphysboro Chester 9 fl'Pinkneyvi11e 12 Chester 33 Metropolis Chester O Woodriver 0 Chester 31 fl'Spa.rta Che ster 34 4'Carbondale O Che ster 0 Pe.rryvi1le Your School Supply Headquarters WALTER R. MICHAELIS Class of '45 , - sh , 1 W, Ahrens J. O'Connor B. Tindall P, Crisler B, Parker Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior H, Meisenheimer R, Brown D, Decker G. Frazer M. Eggemeyer Senior Senior Senior Senior Senior MEET 'HIE VARSITY Compliments of Asst. Coach, W, O, JUERGENS' Smithg Head Coach, B. CLEANERS R, Brewerg Asst., R. Expert Cleaning Bonkosky' and Tailoring T, Cress W, Jeremiah C, Griffith L, Lipe D. Misselhorn Senior Senior Junior Junior Junior D. Phelps R, Fricke M. Hathaway T. Klein N. Mangold Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore Sophomore FRESIIMA -SOPll0M0llE F00'I'BALL , -ffl. .V - '-,Tw -xi-+'g1. -f - -- -3-J fr.. ' J. ' -- r 7-.4'f'.ff--, ,If 6- LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Brob, L. Colvis, D. Sauer, W. Morgan, P. Atchison, G. Tharau, B. Cowell, K, Egge- meyer, H. Claussen, T. Mangold, E. Smith, D. Cook, K. Voile. SECOND ROW: Mr. Smith, J. Gillbert, E, Draves, E. Berry, D. Barnhart, M. Hogne, B. Wittenborn, R. Stumpe, B. Segar, D. Moeller, B. Dickson, D. Doza, W. Gerlach, B. Smith, C. Kirk. THIRD ROW: A. Bollman, R. Roth, L. Smith, D. Lochhead, D. Greer, N. Grah, D. MacDonald, K. Miller, H. Wittenbrink, D. Juenger, W. Yankey, J. Erickison, Mr. Bon- kosky. MANAGERS R. Herschback, R. Knott, Q. Manion, C. Higgins. Compliments of CHESTER BAKERY BASKETBALL-1954-1955 Till' EIGHT L, TO R.: B. Tindall, P. Crisler, G. Frazer, D. McGee, N. Mangold, G, O'Cor1r1er. FRONT: Coach BASKETBALL SEASON 19 54- 19 55 B. Brewer. ff'Chester 72 Murphysboro Chester 69 Gorham Chester 59 Granite City Chester 74 Trico 5l'Chester 55 Anna 3'FChester 66 Sparta Chester 2 Hurst Busch '4fChester 42 DuQuoin PONTIAC TOURNEY Chester 50 Pontiac Chester 60 Hillsboro Chester 58 Chenoa Chester 52 Lawrenceville Chester 74 Trico Chester 87 Perryville :l'Chester 39 Pinckneyville 'kChester 47 Carbondale f1:Chester 52 Anna CHESTER TOURNEY Chester Perryville Chester Hurst Busch Chester Coulterville 'FChester Murphysboro ,l'Chester Pinckneyville Chester Red Bud '4'Chester DuQuoin Chester Metropolis fl'Chester Carbondale '9'Chester Sparta ,5'Conference Game s - X B. Tmda Senior Same' IR 1 O, . Con Senior nel' an 'AE' X W. Ahrens EF rf! , e i Y D. McGee P G. Haze Senior S' Cfisler 'ot enio YELLIIW-JACKET I AUTIII Asst. Coach, R. Bonkoskyg Head Coach, B. R. Brewer. : L me who' B. Sega' sopnomme B. Cowell Sophomore R. Fricke Sophomore Compliments of DAN'S ONE STOP N ' M Sophogzigld C S . semdt Ophom LE mmm, on lk LEFT TO RIGHT: D. McGee, H. Meisenheimer, M. Runge, G, Frazer. SECOND ROW: D. Misselhorn, B. Stahlheber, B. Parker, B. Herschbach, C, Griffith, D, Phelps, R. Fricke, M. Eggemeyer, I. Roth. THIRD ROW: G, Tharau, L. Holloway, D. Smith, T. Klein, D. Decker, T. Cress, B. Tindall, M, Hathaway. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Brewer, Mr. Bonkosky, J. O'Conner, N. Mangold, P. Crisler, W. Ahrens, L. Lipe, J. Hoffman, D. Adams, D. Fraembs. President . . M. Runge Vice-President . . D. McGee Secretary . . H. Meisenheimer Treasurer . . G. Frazer Compliments of SCHUEREN'S SHOES 61 we 11506 CIIEERLEAIIER gb Swe-Jer Helen Smith Loretta Res, Head Cheerleader These five cheerleaders led the student body in cheers at both pep sessions and games. With their enthusiastic motions and har rousing cheers, they encouraged the team to fight a little der and make another victory. Carol Berry ' .7 A Sue Wittenborn C omplime nts of CHESTER SAVINGS 8: LOAN ASSOC IAT ION U.Il. .ll0MECOMl 0:1954 On the day of October 15, Chester High School celebrated the 1954 Home- coming. The day began with the usual excitement of freshman initiation. At noon the students and teachers assembled in the gym for a short pep session led by the cheerleaders. A parade was then formed by the stud- ents, led by the football players, queen candidates, and cheerleaders, who marched to the Joy Theater to see Come Back Little Sheba with Burt Lancaster and Shirley Booth. A FI Ruth Wiebusch, Homecoming Queen of 1954, and her Escort Gerald O'Conner The same evening the Chester Yellow- jackets swamped the Carbondale Terriers 34-0. At 9:30 the dance began to the music of Stan Nelson's orchestra. At 11:15 came the big moment. Entering first was Rita Smith, the retiring queen, escorted by Don Daschka. Next was Betty Jo Mueller, es- corted by Gary Frazer, and Saundra Fey, escorted by Dick Decker. Then entered the new queen, Ruth Wiebusch, escorted by Jerry O'Conner. The 1954 Annual Homecoming ended at 12:30 with the closing of the dance. C5311 mug compumenrs of Aus STANDARD SERVICE STATION O 24 hour pick up and delivery Queen Route 3 Ql Xu. Mueller Saundra Fe Betty Jo dank, QUeenr Y Queenw S Atten S Attendant '75 Ruth Wiebusch Homecoming Queen 1954 65 Ferreters Znd Prize G.A.A. Student Council Football F.H.A. . Xx .ma ll0MEO0Ml GFLOA'l' Building Trades ' lst Prize Junior Class 3rd Prize ,Ati F.F.A. Senior Class Summit Staff Student Entry Homecoming Queen Candidates 66 ll0MECOMlNG SNAl'SIl0'l'S ff 1. 5.4! 'Nu MAY FETE 0F 1954 THE ROYAL COURT LEFT TO RIGHT: Ruth Hartman, Mrs. D. Hartenberger fMary Kirkj, Re- tiring Queen-Mrs. L. Pape fBetty Tindallj, Queen of 1954-Ruth Grogg, Virginia Fiegel, Carol Siegfried. The May Fete of 1954 was held in the C. H. S. Bowl on a Pleasant Friday Evening. The Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior girls performed various dances for the entertainment of the Royal Court and the Spec- tators. The May Fete of 1954 was closed with the singing of I'll see you again by all the participating girls. Traditional May Pole Dance done by the Seniors WE PRESENT THE 1955 KING AND QUEEN AND THEIR COURT .ads ? ,Q MW bmah B65 Crown Beaie'5'De McEyhm2Y- View of the emire Court. P age Boys. Di k Cowell. l C Tindalz Jim S1711-Eh fn een 0'C09 Queen of 1955-Barbara Mueller, 131 Maid of Q - Queenwkaurm' Tmaau- King of 1955-Bm Cowen. Her Escort-MHon0r-Ruby H Rednti: Escort-N30 arwn 5888111 elmefs. 901. 31-d Ma , eyet. - d -xevmu lv G ,' OfH . iiionovsmt Quite- x 1511- aleskl' Her Onorwose M M95 o ed MC V , I Escort ary 'md ESCOIVY' v 2 ' ' 4 ff 'Eddie man. Bef 'V 0 6 w iff Vw ' I 48 rf Crowning of th 6 9 e Queen. 6 . -. -r ' F .I 'st' 5- N 2, 'L V 4. -0 ' o ., 0 . ,. 04 . , . Q., y. ,. Y- I I X Q Syn' Q Q . , V Q ll Yr- o , - ' .D-Q ,La b . , B -? ir. yi QWTQIQ fx? JF, 4 'fy Q4 Q., r. I ' ay' if--' -v ' AL -- U 'V y I I Y' 4 ' 4 l Q, ' ' f - Nl ., 2 ' lf' 1 ' , 94' ug I' V ' Q LY' 3 'W 1,2 Nl . , ' Jig' Yun' 21 -- ' L :ai I x ' 1 , I U .- I WE Hildegarde. Mr. Dolson. Mrs. Dolson Sally . . , Bob . . . Jimmy . . THE TREE SHOOK . Barbara Bernasek . . . Deck Decker . . , .June Colvis Barbara Wittenbrink . . . Melvin Runge . . . .Lee Coggin FAMILY Paige. . . Dorothy Doza Ellie-May . . . Betty Galeski Jill. ........ Lela Hartman Freddie Shermer . Harold Meisenheimer Mr. Shermer .... Louis Newmark Mrs. Shermer ..... Virginia Natho I U' I' Freddie QI-larold Meisenheimerj finally succeeds getting a pair of long pants! Hildegarde QBa rba ra Bernasek applies her magic formula beauty cream. ' Compliments of CHESTER CLASS AND PAINT 70 . - ? QS CLASSES 1 MQ 1,3 Learn to live and live to learn I th ' n e many varied classes of C . H this proverb is being fulfilled. JW 2 Bill Jerimiah Anna Presswood Roger Surman Robert Reid kc'-fx: Diversified Occupations, more Commonly known as D, O. , is an opportunity for stu- dents tolearntrades as part of their school work. By working a part of each school day, these students may become so efficient in the execution of their tasks that many of them can continue in the same Work after graduation. This is an excellent chance for students to choose their life's work. Robert Hecktor Kenneth Miller Compliments of CHESTER DEPT. STORE FJ fa- Fred McGuire John Maes Danny Kirkover 81 Frank Walker Clifford Fraembs B ILIII GTRAIIES ,L ,Y if - Kitc hen -Lg . X 'X SENIORS: J. Bert, L, Brewer, R. Brown, G. Frazer, J. Kirk, J. I Spitz, C. Usher, R. Yankey, H. Zang. JUNIORS: D. Asbury, C. Baughman, V. Bollman, L. Draves, L. Hollaway, I. Marlow, O. McMath, D. Misselhorn, J. Stirnamen. The Vocational Building Trades Depart ment presents the fifth house project since the classes started in 1946. All the carpentry work, interior finish, and decorating was done by the Building Trades classes under the supervision of their instructor, Frank Steh, Jr. The boys assisted local tradesmen in plumbing and heating. The electrical wiring was done un der the supervision of M. S. McElhiney, D. O. Co-ordinator. The furnishings were supplied by the various merchants in Chester, and were selected by Miss Vivian Cope and her Vo- cational Homemaking Class II. Bath ge ar Com Compliments of SPOOKEY'S MARKET Class in Action Q L, wing S ROOHI lu fr'Q' Spanish English III English II 8: IV I Ill. 2- Art Compliments of English MONTROY 'S JEWELER Chemistry Biology Algebra ini.-.- Orientation 75 Social Studies Agriculture Mixed Chorus oeeeeeeooe ooooooooooo oaooeooooea 9009049000000 xY l C Twing GIFT CHEST JEWELERS or a HOUSE OF DIAMONDS ompliments of Sh th nd XR -Qi- Home Economics i Diversified Occupations Drafting Drivers ' Education Health 77 Girls P. E. i B lllll 0 LASS WILL Zelda Abell, will my love for convertibles to Betty McAtte. 0 Wayne Ahrens, will my job at Dan's to any athlete who doesn't mind up town coaches stopping by. Barbara Bernasek, will my hearty appetite to Eileen Hoffman. James Bert, will my place in Bui ding Trades to my cousins if they make it. Dorothy Blechle, will my desk in classes to another Blechle, Mary Lou Bleem, will my dates with Rocher boys to my cousin, Rosemary Junger. Mary Lou Brasel, will my desk in English to whoever would want it. Dale Brelje, will my late hours to J. P. to Bob Wittenborn. LeRoy Brewer, will my Building Trades hachet to Lee Holloway. Ruby Browder, will my ability to be quiet in Study Hall to Terry Brelje. Ray Brown, will my ability going from Building Trades to S.H. Carolyn Buckler, will my grades in Economics to Elizabeth Stoever. Julia Childers, will all my study halls to any poor senior who needs them. Mary Childers, will my good time in chorus to Dean Cook. Don Cleiman, will ---------- to anyone who needs it. Bernice Clendenin, will my seat on the bus to anyone who likes to ride a broken spring. June Clovis, will part of my learning to a freshman named Leonard. Tom Cress, will my ability to get into trouble with the Air Police to Charles Griffith. Paul Crisler, will my abilit in track to Larry Lipe. Jeanine Cowell, will my nickname Neanine to any Jeanine who can stand it. Richard Decker, will my place on the Filthy Four Quartet to Glenn Thureau. Marvin Dierks, will my place in the senior class to some lucky junior. Dorothy Doza will my height to Dale Adams. Doris Draves, will my seat on the bus to Carl Runge. LeRoy E gemeyer, will my good times and ability to get out of class to Bob Herschiach. Marvin Eggemeyer, will my scrappin' ability to any athlete. Saundra Fey, will my place as vocalist in the Rhythm Rascals to Charles Griffith. Helen Foster, will my monitor job to anyone who likes to get out of study hall. Dora Frailey, will my dirty bird to Wayne Turner. Jean Frailey, will my name of Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair to any Jeanine with light brown hair. Gary Frazer, will my paint brush and can to Smiley Misselhorn. Betty Galeski, will my senioTEr to a rTme who wants it. Lee Goggin, will to Dale Adams the Keys to the Kingdom. Bonnie Guthman, will all my happy school years to my sister, Barbara. Ralph Grah, will my ability to play poker to any character who can use the somolians James Grogg, will my wavy hair to Andy Baudendistel and may he make good use of it. Neal Hammel, will my love for teachers to Jerry Marchildon. Yvonne Hammel, will my chair in sociology to anyone who thinks it's a snap course. Nedra Hamilton, will whatever is left of the chemistry lab after my experiments to any one who wants it. Lela Hartman, will my ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong time to any one who can use it. Shirley Hartman, will my expression, GOOD DEAL to anyone silly enough to use it. Vaughn E. Hathaway, will my knowled e of chemistry to Kenneth Miller. Pau Hecht, will m F. F. A. membership to a'55-'56 freshman. Robert Hector, willlmy curly hair to Billy Thorne. Delores Herschbach, will my seat next to Shirley Hartman in economics to anyone who would like to sit next to her. David Hindman, will nothing. Irene Jany, will my good times at DuBois to my brother, Melvin. 78 L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L I I I L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L L W William Jeremiah, will everything I haven't got to anyone. John Kirk, will my shyness of girls to any junior CAT . Danny Kirkover, will my dairy position to any one who likes milk. Laurella MacDonald, will my place in 7th hour study hall to anyone who wants it. Don McGee, will my position on the basketball team to anyone who can stand on his head and touch the basket with his feet. Harold Meisenheimer, will my name Mr. Peepers to any conservative chap who deserves it. Glenn Moore, will my loafing ability to anyone who likes to loaf. Miriam Moeller, will anything to anybody who doesn't want much. Lola Morgan, will my love for the army to any junior girl who is interested. Betty Jo Mueller, wi l my position as secretary to Frank Steh to anyone who likes to 1: e. Philigllvlueller, will my seat in English to any Unsuspecting junior. Virginia Natho, will my name Gidge to Virginia Matzker. Lewis Newmark, will all my flat tires to any idiot who is industrious. Gerald O'Connor, will my ability to sling rocks at school buildings to Perry Hathaway. Alice Oltman, will my gym suit and my wonderful senior year to my sister, Vivian. Kay Ottesen, will my ability to get out of classes and study hall to next year's Summit Editor. Bob Parker, will my football jersey 33 to the Hall of Fame. Vernon Prange, will my ability to pop corn to anyone who likes popcorn. Ann Pres swood, will my seat in sociology to Shirley Miller. Sandra Ramsey, will to Kay Seigfried my red hair and seat in International Relations. Verna Dean Rathert, will my extra height to anyone who needs it. Robert Reid, will my ability to cut meat to the next D. O. worker who works at Daniel's. Sharon Reisinger, will my job of making car raffle tickets to any junior who wants it Loretta Res, will my position as head cheerleader to Elizabeth Stoever. Jerry Roth, will my ability to shoot tame ducks to Mike Barnyard Hathaway. Melvin Runge, will my job as photographer for the school to Jay Hoffman. Leroy Schrieber, will my ability to get along with everybody to my cousin, Vernon Bollman. Pauline Schroeder, will my seat in English IV to Jirinda Craig. Ruth Sheets, will my quiet nature to Nancy Cowell. Carol Siegfried, will my long fingernails and my big feet to Carol Berry. John Spitz, will m first chair in band to J. L. Roger Surman, willl my position at Juergens to someone who likes to work. Robert Tindall, will my nickname Duck to any quack who wants it. Cam Usher, will my good times in 4th hour study'lEl'l'to Ronald Link Jack Usher, will m faulty brakes to anyone who has a car like mine. Barbara Wittenbrink, will my strong friendship with Ruth to Don. Ruth Weibusch, will my nickname Red to Rayburn Fricke, who really deserves it. Frank Walker, will my place in C, H. S. to a new freshman. Evelyn Winterberg, Will my seat on the bus to Laura Brewer. Louise Witbart, will the back seatin the back row of every class tomy sister Wanda. Ronald Yankee, will my seat in the corner in Economics to someone who doesn't like school. Harry Zang, will my ability in Building Trades to Mike Hathaway. e, the Senior Class, will al the good times we've had in C. H, S, to those following us. 79 SENIIIR TRIP ITINERARY 0F 1955 SUNDAY, APRIL 17: The Senior Class left Chester at approximately 7:00 a.m. We traveled through southeastern Missouri and Arkansas and made a lunch stop at West Memphis. The night was spent at Jackson, the state capitol of Mississippi, at the Heidelberg Hotel. MONDAY, APRIL 18: Today we traveled from Jackson to Pensacola, Florida. We went through Mobile, the Bankhead Tunnel, toured the Pensacola Air Base, and spent some time on the beach. We stayed at the San Carlos Hotel. TUESDAY, APRIL 19: Today, we toured Bellengrath Gardens. We traveled along the Gulf Coast, and we took a boat trip across Mississippi Sound. The night was spent in Biloxi, Mississippi at the White House Hotel. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20: THURSDAY, APRIL 21: Today we traveled to New Orleans where we stayed two days. We took a conducted tour of the city and some time was spent in the French Quarter. We attended a dance at the Parisian Room with music by Toni Almerico. FRIDAY, APRIL 22: Today we traveled to Vicksburg, stopping at Baton Rouge, the state ca- pitol, for a short visit. We visited the Vicksburg Battle Ground where we received a lecture on the famous battle. We 'also visited Melrose, an old colonial home. The night was spent at the Vicksburg Hotel. SATURDAY, APRIL 23: QHOMEQJ so P ll0T A IIAIWERTI I G 1-p QC 'n , .4 Q mf ,ff X' A . A L 'K The students of C. H. S. lead varied and interesting lives. Some of their experiences are kept alive through photography. IIRAMATIC TECHNIQUES AT U. H. S. L P HEP8z TA 0lLUO. IS Wholesale DRLZSN J Distributors FRIENDLY ' Fuel Oil SERVICE All Grade AT- Mobil Products Phone Ellis Grove 2152 Chester 666R Compliments of BUOKLERS'DEPT. TORE Nationally-Advertised Lines Men's - Women's - Chi1dren's - Wear Inte rnational -Shoes - Piece Goods-Draperies Notions M. T. Buckler-Owner 0llIl JIHIS AT U.ll.S H f I I , A, ,. - 7 ,rf-' 491553 I - - . . 1- - 1 Y-K 4 x 5 , gi w L f 4 K r QQ 1 'Q X L K W xx , K Ji vm 'N 5. 4 1 Pr. ' 4 H Bc.-ff 'X' -vu. NT , mv. g 'L wx 5 , L4 , 1, Best Wishes from FIR T AHHO AL BAMKlNlHME'TER Capital, Surplus 8: Profits 55350, OOO. O0 Serving the Community since 1897 MAY YOU ALL LIVE LONG AND PROSPER STUDENTS Read the CHESTER,HERALD-TRIBU E for FULI.. YELLOW-JACKET SPORT NEWS And the CHS' Own BUZZ 75 W IF tl.,- IIIIWM' 215 P, fL l4 to 'ifL!l'?l lltl W N' V Bulk gl Bottled Gas Service Gas 8: Electric Appliances YK c,-As Wholesale Sz Retail Collinsville, Springfield, Cape Girardeau Compliments of BARMAC C0 TR CTIO IHIMPA Y General Contractors, Chester, Illinois For The New Chester Community Grade School, Chester, Illinois Other Schools Built or Building: Sparta Grade School, Sparta, Illinois Thebes Public School, Thebes, Illinois Fredericktown High School, Fredericktown, Missouri Christopher High School, Christopher, Illinois DeSoto High School, DeSoto, Missouri Three Elementary Schools, Carbondale, Illinois 1' m EATING IS TIIII PASTIMII AT II. IIS f f if, js mi fm ,.45 !Uf: 0 -Q . 5 Q' 'VA Wk . o . , A ILL' 'x 'Q 'Na Your Bank is Your Partner At your side, all through life, whatever your plans or needs, Your Bank stands ready to Serve You! RUE AVI TA ATIII AL BA K 0F UIIE TER Member Federal Member Reserve System F D I C THE UMMIT STAFF wishes to thank its patrons for their continued support N0 COMMEN'I'! M2 is ..- rv' , 'Tiyx fm CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 19 55 We at Prim are proud to have so many of your former graduates with us. Your ambitious grad- uates of the past, present and future shall always be as wel- come elsewhere as they are here. SILLY IIILLIES AT U. ILS 4 K 'Jig' ' WJ' k tf,iw4t'v 32 lt 4 1, A ' Q, :M-fx,1r.x ' , . T J . Q 'W' - Q va. if . . r S , 'ax , . ' .,f'5. 1 .. 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Omega is made from 10055 pure soft wheat, then sifted thru silk 32 times so it's unbelievably Iine and delicate. Good cooks always do- pend on Omega--the flour that contains no tough gluten. The famous Hour that given better results with K less shortening! TOUGH oo. . lg S Sf'-gf-' -u,,,w. , ugfq The .SOUTH'S FINEST for 100 years , as .. ,-,, --,A i sf 4 SO WHAT! Getting out this yearbook is no picnic. If we print jokes, people say we're sillyg If we don't, people say we are serious. lf we clip from other books, We are too lazy to write it ourselvesg If we don't, we are stuck on our own stuff If we stick to the job all day, We ought to be out hunting picturesg lf we do get out and hustle, We ought to be putting first things first. If we don't print contributions, We don't appreciate true geniusg If we do, the book is filled with junk If we make a change in a fellow's write-up We are too criticalg If we don't we are asleep. 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