Collinsville High School - Kahokian Yearbook (Collinsville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1955 volume:

JUDY AHRING Co-Editors GERDA LEYSER GANT REDMON Business Manager VOLUME 28 Collinsville, Illinois June, 1955 © Kc The nineteen hundred fifty-five Kahokian is designed to interpret the modern scene in terms of the medieval period. This theme was selected because of its appropriateness to the dedication. In reality there is little relationship between modern society and the feudalism of the Middle Ages, but literary license has enabled us to adapt our theme. The aim of this Kahokian is to make a lasting record for you. Introduction Foreword Contents . Dedication . Administration Faculty . Classes . Seniors Juniors Sophomores , Freshmen Clubs . Sports Features . 2 . 4 . 5 . 10 . 12 . 14 . 22 . 24 . 46 . 54 . 62 , 70 100 116 m SCHOOL In the earlier days of a nobleman's education, reading and writing were regarded as effeminate, but in the later times the nobles became increasingly literate. By the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries many began to pride themselves on their patronage of learning. The standards of education have been elevated to such an extent that today the education of the youth is foremost in the minds of everyone. 6 STM Judy Ahring. Gerda Leyser . . . Co-Editors Terry Helmich. . Associate Editor Gant Redmon . . Business Manager Jean Prachar . Bill Combs Gerda Leyser . . Business Staff Terry Helmich. . Concession Staff Lois Welch . Bobbie Seago Senior Class Editors Billie Meni . . Junior Class Editor Sue Tevebaugh. Sophomore Class Editor Joy Pat Baker.................. Freshman Class Editor Judy Ahring. . . Club Editor Sharon Phillips . Point Manager Peggy Crossley . Feature Editor Clifford Anderson. Ralph Haury . Photographers A1 Lorenz . Bob Schaulat . Sports Editors Kay Logsdon Elizabeth Kirchner Rebecca Key . . . Art Staff Timmie Booker Barbara Zid J ean Quatto J anet Orwin Circulation Staff Jo Ann Pepple . Barbara Sharp . . . Typists E. G. HOLZWEG R. BURROUGHS RUTH McCORMICK ARTHUR ADAMS The members of the Board of Education are citizens of the community who have been selected by the voters to formulate policies most beneficial to our schools. It is the responsibility of this group to maintain adequate and modern educational facilities for the youth of the school district. We, of the Kahokian staff, commend the Board of Education for a job well done. 8 SUCTION E. G. HOLZWEG B. H. WITTE L. E. SUTTON E. J. MUELLER D. K. DARLING J. FLAGG It is with greatest pleasure that we dedicate the Kahokian of nineteen hundred fifty-five to a most deserving member of our faculty, Mrs. Mary Hopkins Pinkel. Admired for her vivaciousness, this well-read instructor has won a permanent place in the heart of i Collinsville High School. We dedicate this volume to her in token of appreciation of her tireless efforts to create well-informed citizens. ADMINISTRATION The high standards that are maintained by Collinsville High School can be attributed to our efficient and conscientious superintendent, Mr, D. K. Darling. Recognized for his notable administrative ability, Mr. Darling has been a promoter of Collinsville's educational system for many years. We take this opportunity to pay tribute to our fine superintendent of schools. Mr. J. Paul Gardner, who is completing his fourth year as principal of Collinsville High School, has worked conscientiously in order to keep Collinsville High a smooth-running organisation. He has done an excellent job of performing the million and one duties connected with running a large, modern high school. Because our welfare and the welfare of our school is his prime consideration, we, the student body of Collinsville High, owe Mr. Gardner many thanks. MR. J. PAUL GARDNER, Principal Cicero, the great Roman orator, once said, Not only is there an art in knowing a thing, but also a certain art in teaching it. We believe that the certain art spoken of by Cicero is possessed by every man and woman of our faculty. Through their patience and understanding they have guided and counseled us so that we might become truthloving, upright citizens of the community. They not only fulfill their multitude of obligations as instructors, but they also willingly sponsor our extra-curricular activities in which capacity they help develop our social graces and instill in us the fundamental concepts of good sportsmanship, co-operation, and the true values of leadership. We know that we are indeed fortunate to have such a prudent staff to instruct us. We hope that in the future they will be proud of our achievements. COUNSELORS Mrs. Skaggs, Mr. Hale, Miss Renfro HOME ECONOMICS INSTRUCTORS 14 Miss Steiner, Mrs. Bottlemy nrn GYM INSTRUCTORS Mr. Davisson. Mr. Fletcher. Miss Livesay, Mrs. Duff , arTS instructors [•rial AR DeChiara Mr Deason. Mr. ,6. w. M FOREIGN LANGUAGE INSTRUCTORS FINE ARTS INSTRUCTORS Mrs. Ochs, Mr. Jaeger Miss Linder, Mrs. Gibson, Miss Schmidt WRITER ftiiM rr mtoo fl ON ROYAL _ too® 0 BUSINESS EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS Mrs. Swank, Miss Quemheim Mr. Proffer ENGLISH INSTRUCTORS Miss Baldridge, Mrs. Buel, Mrs. Hobbs, Miss Renfro, Mrs. Healy Mrs. Pinkel SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS Miss Eckart, librarian; Mr. Lampertz, accountant Miss Bare, Mr. Arnold, Mrs. Skaggs 18 MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTORS Mr. Hedgcock Mr. Houts SOCIAL SCIENCE INSTRUCTORS Mr. Cottrell. Mr. Heinecke, Mr. Barbush, Mr. Paul Miss Richter DRIVER TRAINING INSTRUCTORS Mr. Hale, Mr. Paul OFFICE STIFF Jan, Secretary (Miss Janet Kuncl) Albena, registrar (Mrs. Lawrence Bilyeu) Albena is our attractive, friendly, and efficient registrar, whose charming manner and pleasing personality are well-known to the student body. She has gained the respect of every student and is admired by all who know her. Collinsville High's new secretary is capable, well-liked, personable Janet, a graduate of the class of 1952. Her pleasing sense of humor and friendliness have made her a favorite with students and faculty. There is none better The service staff is composed of those genial ladies who strive to please us with their tempting menus, and the good-natured gentlemen who maintain a tidy building and a beautiful campus. We wish to take this opportunity to extend our gratitude and appreciation. Mrs. Vacca, Miss Boti, Mrs. Ricker, Mrs. Graham Messrs. Cunningham, Collins, Sepmeyer, Lange, Cuff, Grafe The following section contains the four classes beginning with the seniors and concluding with the freshmen. It has taken the co-operation of every member of each class to make the year 1954-55 a most successful and enjoyable one. From the most bewildered freshman to the most experienced senior, all endeavor to gain the most for themselves and their school through both scholastic and athletic achievements. R We entered Collinsville High as the biggest class ever, and our big class has done many big things. Some of those things will be forgotten, but we will never forget our beautiful coronation and our equally lovely prom, which we presented last year with the help of our wonderful and willing sponsors, Miss Crowley and Miss Linder. Our leaders have led the entire student body in several worthwhile projects, and we sincerely hope that our presence here, as the class of '55, will have been for the good of the school as well as benefiting us. With pleasant memories, we shall leave Collinsville High School to enter a world of boundless opportunity. ABBETT ADAMOTS AHRING BAILEY BAILEY BAKER ANDERSON ANDERSON ARCHER BANNISTER BARNHART BAUER DORIS JEAN ABBETT. .Small and Adorable describe her. Pleasant ways have won her many friends RICHARD ADAMITIS..His interests are centered around chorus and dramatics. Takes life easy. JUDY AHRING. .Brains, ability, and personality have won her recognition. Our football queen. ELDON ANDERSON..Although he is usually quiet and reserved, he loves fun as much as anyone. FAYREITA ANDERSON. .She has a quiet and sincere manner which has made many friends in school. PAT ARCHER. .Has a reputation for being sweet and dependable. Shows great school interest. EDWARD BAILEY..Known to all as Duke . Great lineman in football. An Honor Society member. VIRGINIA BAILEY.. Virginia with her sincere and honest ways greets everyone with a warm smile. GLENN BAKER.. His small stature belies the size of his abounding energy and his friendliness. SHELLEY BANNISTER..She has a rare combination of wit, sweetness, intelligence, and charm. EVELYN BARNHART..Popular gal who doesn't seem to have a care in the world. A neat dresser. DON BAUER.. Don was a great asset to the Kahok gridders. Is identified by his classy shirts. 26 MARGARET BAUER. .This small miss is as sincere and sweet as anyone could be, and she's cute! Sencmd SANDRA BEASLEY..A small gal with a vivacious personality, talented singer and actress too. BAUER BEASLEY BEST BEVAN BIETCHERT BINGHAM BLANKENSHIP BLOCK BODE BOHNENSTIEHL D. BOLLMAN R. BOLLMAN 1 BEVERLY BEST. .Bev has a million jokes plus a considerate manner and a smile for everyone. ROBERT BEVAN.. Bob with his congenial ways can handle any difficult situation with calmness. ELMER BIETCHERT. .This good-looking senior guy is liked by both sexes for his friendly smile. THOMAS BINGHAM..Tom came to us this year from California. Cheerleader who has many friends. JOANN BLANKENSHIP. .A hard worker on the Kahoki staff. A lad named Don is her chief interest. DONALD BLOCK. .This blond has a smiling sense of humor that appeals to everyone in school. DAN BODE.. Herb Shriner in disguise; very good in dramatic productions. Everybody’s friend. BOB BOHNENSTIEHL..One real grand man who has a comback for everything. Likes good times. DONALD BOLIMAN..His quiet manner has won him the respect and admiration of his classmates. RONALD BOLIMAN.. Donald’s twin. He is a good friend to have and is a conscientious worker. 27 BONTEMPO BUEHRER CARROLL CHAMBERS BURCHAM CHANCE BRITT CHATFIELD BRZOSTOWSKI CARPENTER CHELI CHRISMAN VIRGINIA BONTEMPO..Friendly and good-natured she always has a twinkle of mirth in her eye. ROLAND BUEHRER.. This friendly and quiet fellow was an outstanding member of the Kahok eleven. SHIRLEY BURCHAM. .One of those lucky girls who has a ring on the left hand. Sweet and nice. NANCY BRITT. .Sometimes serious, ever pleasant, and always smiling-that describes our Nancy. JANET BRZOSTOWSKI..Jan is a neat and polished tiny bundle of personality and consideration. RICHARD CARPENTER. .Always ready for a hearty laugh, and quite a character in the classroom. BETTY CARROLL..She is envied by many because of her lovely hair and wonderful friendliness. DONALD CHAMBERS. .This senior lad is one of our ardent basketball fans. Loves to read books. GLENN CHANCE..Here’s a likeable fellow with a take it easy disposition; always has a joke. MARY LOU CHATFIELD. .Lou is liked by everyone because she is as full of fun as life itself. BEVERLY CHELI..Her sweet friendliness plus her cheerful smile testify to her constant gayety. ROSE MARIE CHRISMAN.. Her superabundant energy and her friendliness are positively contagious. 28 COOPER CREPPS CROSSLEY CUNNINGHAM DAVIS DELLAMANO DERVALIS DONNA DON COOPER..Intelligent, ambitious, and good looking to boot, Don is a credit to our C. H. S. CHARLES CREPPS..Sonny loves to take life easy. He has a definite way of winning many friends. PEGGY CROSSLEY..A pretty, poised, and popular girl whose motto is perfection in all things . PAT CUNNINGHAM. .Seemingly quiet, Pat has many qualities that match her pleasing personality. DIANA DA VIS.. Diana has something pleasant to say to everyone. She reads in her spare time. CAROL DELLAMANO.. Here is an attractive young lady with gentle ways and countless friends. DAN DERVALIS.. A fellow who is really a brain but who would rather have a ball than study. Se U n6 DOTY ECKART ELLIOTT EVANS BRIAN DONNA. .This is a fellow who is handsome, fun-loving, witty, and the life of any party. PATRICIA DOTY..Pat never has any blue days; instead, her attitude toward life is cheery. TOM ECKART. .Tom is an outstanding member of the tennis squad; admired for his braininess. MARGARET ELLIOTT..A great girl nick-named Mugs: her heart belongs to a lad in Edwardsville!! I DAVID EVANS. .David with his prodigious energy and rollicking wit is well known around C.H.S. EVANS FOURNIE FAYOLLAT FRANKLIN FEDDER FLAGG FRA UENFELDER FRIEM ANN JANE EVANS..This is one girl who has learned you can have a good time and still make AV. JEANNETTE FAYOLLAT. .Jet is very happy about the ring she wears, and about leaving C. H.S. ELAINE FEDDER. .Elaine received more than her share of the gift of gab, laughter, and fun. JIM FLAGG.. A likeable chap who always appears to be having fun. An important cage regular. JOYCE FLETCHER. .Joyce is the type who always does her best in class work, music, or drama. LAVERN FOURNIE..Regular riot, both inside and outside of class. Count on him for laughter. ELLA MAE FRANKLIN..You recognize Ella by her eager greeting. Always looks neat and sweet. HARRY FRAUENFELDER.. Harry has a good natured manner that always makes him fun to be with. EVALYN FRIEMANN. .Softvoice, friendly smile, an intellectual mind--these describe Evtlyn. WAYNE GAVILLET.. A popular little man who made a big success in both football and baseball. FLETCHER GAVILLET FOLMER GIGER 30 DAVE FOLMER. .Talkative Dave has the ability to keep everyone laughing, including teacher. JACK GIGER. .Quiet and conservative, Jack has many friends. His interests include the band. CAROL GLASS.. A dark-haired lass filled with laughter. She was a lovely Tepee May Queen. Senund DELORES GRAHAM..Delores is a willing worker who lends a helping hand to all her friends. GLASS GRAHAM GRAHAM GRISETTI GROLLE GROTHE GUINZY GUTIERREZ HANEY HARRIS HAUSER HEINICKE ROBERT GRAHAM.. Bob is recognized as one of the best dancers at C. H. S. Has personality plus. CLAUDETTE GRISETTI.. Her never-ending chatter and lilting spirit add sparkle to all classes. BETTY GROLLE.. Be tty, with her quiet, reserved, and tranquil manner, is a friend worth having. JACK GROTHER. .An indifferent fellow with eyes for catty clothes and his own idea of fun. NORMAN GUINZY. .Gets extra good grades and yet he maintains a naturally humorous disposition. MARIAN GUTIERREZ. .Her glossy black hair, gay smile, and engaging way are familiar to all. JIM HANEY. .Easy-going chap who hastens away from the world's worries to seek after fun. DARLENE HARRIS..Her beautiful blond hair and peaches-and-cream complexion cause much envy. JOAN HAUSER..Her darling dimples and clothes galore are the envy of many a girl in school. DARLENE HEINICKE.. Her winsome personality and quiet manner make her a truly charming person. 31 HENRY HERMAN HESS HOOKS HOOVER HOTT HOWARD HOWERTON HUFF HURST JAMISON JENKINS BOB I1ENRY. .This handsome lad was the captain and most valuable player of our football team. RUTH HERMAN..Noted for her quiet and sincere manner of making and keeping all her friends. ROBERT HESS..It is hard to find a fellow more courteous, sincere, and likeable than our Bob. NORMAN HOOKS.,His witty ways and mischievous nature with quick smile have made him liked. BOB HOOVER. .Where there is laughter there is Bob. He loves to help others have fun, too. PHYLLIS HOTT.. We have yet to see this member of our band when she is not having a good time. VIRGINIA HOWARD. .Gina is known for her pretty red hair as well as for her congenial manner. LEROY HOWERTON..Takes his studies and other work very seriously...has a host of friends. WAYNE HUFF...Has a twinkle in his eyes which keeps everyone wondering what he will do next. WILENE HURST.. Wilene with her pretty eyes and beautiful blond hair is a very stunning girl. LORETTA JAMISON.. Very enthusiastic about just everything she does, especially so in drama. DAVE JENKINS..Is always up to something . A desire to startle with fashion-choice is Dave. 32 JANET JOHNSON. .Janet has made her way by being a faithful band member and making good grades. Seniors GRAYCE JONES.. A recent addition to C. H. S., she is attractive, sweet, and completely likeable. JOHNSON JONES KAIMANN KAVALIUNAS KILNA KIRCHNER KIRCHNER KOCOT KOSTEN LANGREDER LAYHER LEFEBVRE PAUL KAIMANN..He’s a friendly senior who isn’t bothered by the overpowering worries of today. SHIRLEY KAVALIUNAS..Striking shirley with her blue eyes and fair complexion is liked by all. GARY KILNA..He seems quiet to those who don't know him, but is actually a source of laughter. ELIZABETH KIRCHNER..Everybody loves Liz with the great personality and ability to do much. JUANITA KIRCHNER..A quiet girl who is inclined to music and pursuits of the scholarly things. TED KOCOT..He doesn’t measure high in inches but in standards of behavior he's gigantic. HAROLD KOSTEN..Harold has the ability to get along with anyone; this alone makes him liked. RONALD LANGREDER. .Ronnie leads with his good looks and follows with his grand personality. EDDIE LAYHER.. Liked for his friendly manner, and respected for his knowledge of machines. MILDRED LEFEBVRE. .Mildred is liked by everyone because of her willingness to work any time. 33 LEFFLER LEYSER LOGSDON LORENZ MANN MANNING MASON MASSA McDONNELL McGUIRE McREYNOLDS McWHIRTER BILL LEFFLER.. Here is a gay senior who won’t let anything stand in the way of having fun. GERDA LEYSER.. Brains with personality make a fine person of Gerda. .she'll always succeed. KAY LOGSDON. .Cute girl with talent in the art field. A lovely special maid from our class. ALBERT LORENZ..A class leader with character and personality that will assure him success. PATTY MANN.. With her lovely voice and pleasing personality, Pat will be long remembered to us. CAROL MANNING..Her moods are as unpredictable as lightning, but she keeps us ever laughing. DONALD MASON..Quiet boy with a mind of his own yet has warmth for everyone. Don is just O. K. RONALD MASSA.. A star end on the Kahok eleven! Tony is easily one of our most popular boys. THOMAS McDONNELL.. Dark hair and blue eyes and brains make up the grand guy we labeled Weed . DONALD McGUIRE. .Pleasantness, good humor, and a willing way mark Don as a favorite of all. JACK Me REYNOLDS.. A really liked boy from down Caseyville-way. As friendly as anyone can be. JACK MeWHIRTER. .Handsome Jack is a top student as well as a star in both tennis and basketball. 34 RAYMOND MEADOWS. .Known to all as Bud , has a real gift for telling jokes and entertaining. LARRY MEOLI..Larry is six feet plus of good-natured manliness coupled with true character. MEADWOS MEOLI MEYER MIDDLETON MIKULAIT MINCER MOERGEN MONTGOMERY MORIETTA MOTTIN MUEHLHAUSER MURRAY JAMES MEYER. .What Jim lacks in height he makes up in spirit; is unmistakcably full of antics. SALLIE MIDDLETON..lias good taste in clothes, has many friends, and has a talent for acting. SHIRLEY MIKULAIT. .Shirley always seems to be having fun, even in gym class and study hall! MARILYN MINCER. .This gracious senior is known to all her friends as a very congenial person. NEIL MOERGEN..Credited with an agreeable way, and politeness that make him a fine gentleman. DONALD MONTGOMERY..He is a willing worker and still lie's able to supply us with many laughs. DELORES MORIETTA..A laughing personality with a pretty smile have made Dee a popular femme. JIMMY MOTTIN..Jim knows how to make good music and also knows how to make many good friends. BOB MUEHLHAUSER. .Handsome and happy-go-lucky, he is a welcome addition to anybody's party. MARCEIL MURRAY..You'll look far to find a gal as loyal-hearted, sweet, and kind as marceil. 35 MYERS NELSON NICHOLS NIGRA NOCHTA NUTTER O'CONNOR OHLENDORF OSPRING OTT PARKER PEARSON ROSS MYERS. .Possesses a jolly disposition and carefree way that make him everybody's friend. INEZ NELSON..A girl that takes life seriously and is never heard complaining about anything. NORMA NICHOLS..This stylish senior, with her witty remarks, always has everyone in stitches. DELORES NIGRA..Known as Dee, she seems to take all that comes along in her stride, cute too. RAY NOCHTA.. A level headed boy who takes all life’s trials without loss of good disposition. JANE NUTTER.. Works diligently in dramatics and never fails to greet one with a friendly word. PHYLLIS O'CONNOR..One of the best-natured gals ever to grace the halls of Collinsville High. BOB OHLENDORF..Tall Bob towers above most of us, and we are sure he will succeed in life. BOB OSPRING.. Although small in stature, Bob's a stepped-up dynamo, full of fun and frolic. JACK OTT..This senior fella is a neat dresser who has made a hit with all the guys and gals. JACK PARKER. .He is known best for his silent, thoughtful ways and inevitable cheerfulness. LORA LEE PEARSON.. Active member of our band. Sweet girl who is intelligent in all classes. 36 VERONICA PEGUES..She’s sports-minded and it is natural to think of her when pep’s wanted. SetUmd DON PEJAKOVIC.. A member of the Kahoki staff whose main interests are in shop and hunting. PEGUES PEJAKOVIC PELO PEPPLE PLOTCH PONELEIT PORTER POTTER PRICE PRITCHETT PUGLIESE PURSEY CAROL PELO. .Known and liked by everyone, she has a fun-loving, optomistic outlook on life. JO ANNE PEPPLE. .Intelligence, long hair and a lovely personality combine to make Jo a hit. GEORGIANN PLOTCH..As charming and beautiful as her name.’ Georgiann is truly a favorite. JOYCE PONELEIT..She has that special sparkle in her eye that shows how much she loves life. JUDY PORTER..She has intelligence, wit, charm talent, and most important she has good humor. MARY POTTER.. Darling senior girl with a very very much admired pony-tail! Loved by all. DENA PRICE.. Dena is a friendly senior gal who is nice to know. Her main interest is Roger. JANE PRITCHETT. .She is the personification of happiness--she looks, acts, and spreads joy. FRANCES PUGLIESE..She wastes few words, but says much with both her lovely smile and eyes. CATHERINE PURSEY..Though she has a reserved manner, her shyness can’t hide her sincerity. 37 RALLS RIDENER RAYFIELD REDMON ROBBINS ROE REED ROYSTER RHOADS RICHARDSON RUPPRECHT RUSSELL CARL RALLS. .Quite a character. He has a witty remark for every situation and for life itself. JACK RAYFIELD. .Good-looking Jack has long been a favorite with both the gals and fellows, too. GANT REDMON..A leader, an athlete, and popular too, he'll be good in whatever he undertakes. DARRELL REED.. A boy very interested in school who is liked, admired, and respected by all. CHARLES RHOADS. .Identified by his famous old convertible , and by his amiable disposition. JIM RICHARDSON. .Jim, a member of the chorus, is known for his sparkling eyes and helpful ways. JESSE RIDENER. .A nice fella who doesn't take a little matter like school work very seriously. LEANNA ROBBINS. .Constantly on the look-out for improvements, a very admirable characteristic. GLORIA ROE..She possesses the traits of many, the ability to talk to everyone, and she does. ALLAN ROYSTER..A real fine guy who is always well dressed. Allan is our great sax player. ALICE RUPPRECHT. .She has one of those rare and extremely coveted effervescent personalities. MARCIA RUSSELL. .Cutie with excellent taste in clothes. Popular gal who really gets around. 38 BOB SCHAULAT.. Here is a really remarkable boy, he is friendly, intelligent, and a great eager. Senivu HOWARD SCHUETTE.. His friends know him by his musical ability and his easy going way with all. SCHAULAT SCHUETTE SCOTT SEAGO SEYBERT SHAN KLIN SHARP F. SMILEY M. SMILEY STERE STREBEL STRONG JANE SCOTT. .Jane is a gill of many assets, her friendly personality is admired by everyone. FRANK SMILEY. .His consideration for everyone and easy smile make him one of our favorites. ROBERTA SEAGO..Happy-go-lucky, jolly, and gay, Bobbie's always ready for work or just play. CAROL SEYBERT. .Quiet when you first meet her, Carol soon has everyone laughing with a story. JAMES SHANKLIN. .Jim is a likable fellow who is a great tennis star for Collinsville High. BARBARA SHARP. .Barb is one of our loyal fans, a good student, and a true friend to everyone. MARTIN SMILEY..This twin has a twinkle in his eye that gives you a clue to his personality. NANCY STERE. .A cute flutist with curly hair. She is active in Math Club and dramatics too. NEAL STREBEL..Neal is interested in band work and in several activities outside of school. GERALD STRONG. .Gerry, a guy with an easy-going way in life, he never worries about tomorrow. 39 SUCHMAN SULLIVAN THOMAS TURNBULL TURNBULL ULRICH EDWARD SUCHMAN. .Ed is one of those fellows who really enjoys living. A wide grin; good humor. JACK SULLIVAN. .Fun to talk to if you can ever get him started. Good-looking and easy going. DONALD THOMAS. .Don is a clown at heart, but he takes a fairly serious attitude toward school. BOB TOTTLEBEN.. We like to hear him talk, like his good looks, personality, and his clothes. DORIS TREBILCOCK.. Doris brings to mind the old saying neat as a pin in her dress and her work. CLINTON TUCKER..Courteous and clever, Clinton proves that you can mix humor with seriousness. 40 TOTTLEBEN TREBILCOCK TUCKER VACCA VERHARST WALKER LEONARD TURNBULL. . Buzzy is a handsome senior who is always willing to lend a helping hand. PATRICIA TURNBULL.. Petite Pat, a cutie senior gal whose quiet personality is envied by all. WAYNE ULRICH..Strictly Western-Style. One of his chief interests is horses, the other, Mary. FRANCIS VACCA.. Butch is a happy-go-lucky guy who is always on hand when needed. Loves fun. RONALD VERHARST..A jovial fellow who is liked by everyone. He is known for his noisy ties. MELBA WALKER. .This girl never stops smiling. Her sweet disposition can make others happy. LOIS WALTERMIRE.. A cute girl who believes in letting her dancing feet express her feeling. Se tionA MARGARET WECKMAN.. She proves that good things come in small packages. Cutie known as Margie. Waltermire Weckman Weiler Welch Welle Wendler Wendler Wesemann West Whitlock Wilhelm Wilhoit JO ANN WEILER. .Making plans for a worthwhile career in nursing. Jo Ann is a sure sucess. LOIS WELCH. .Besides being a wonderful person, Lois has been a great worker and cheerleader. BETTY WELLE. .Betty has a zany personality - a constant source of entertainment for all of us. DONALD WENDLER.. Beneath his quiet reserve is a zestful attitude toward life and good times. DOROTHY WENDLER.. Dot is as cute as a button; efficient, too. Winning all with her smile. RADEEN WESEMANN..Is capable of making friends easily. You could never find a sweeter smile. HAROLD WEST. .Has shown his ability in sports as well as in class. One of our track stars. CARA MAE WHITLOCK..Valuable band member with brown hair and eyes. Always very talkative. FRANCES WILHELM. .This striking lass with her stylish clothes is popular wherever she goes. JANICE WILHOIT..Her high ideals and courageous cheerfulness will long be remembered by all. 41 WILLIAMS WILSHIRE WOLSEY WOLFBRANDT WRIGLEY EMMA JEAN WILLIAMS.. Em is a peppy girl with a sincere interest in sports, and in having fun. EILEEN WIISHIRE.. Quiet and conservative. You couldn’t find a finer girl or a truer friend. ALICE WOLFBRANDT.. Always looks sweet and neat which compliments her attractive personality. MARILYN WOLSEY.. Willing to work hard for the high grades she receives. Eager to help out. SHIRLEY WRIGLEY.. She minds her own business, which is Making good grades and good friends. OUR ItrUHE $1.1101 EDITH BOEHM This year the students of C. H. S. were fortunate to have had among them an intelligent, amiable German student, Edith Boehm. The first exchange student in the history of Collinsville High, Edith has won a place in the hearts of all. We will always remember Edith! 42 SHUN! EXHfl'TIVE IIIKII The senior class executive board is composed of ten seniors who were elected from the senior class at large. Under the able guidance of their efficient and patient advisors, Miss Crowley and Miss Linder, their class activities have been well planned and diversified. In order to raise sufficient funds to meet class needs, the senior class executive board sponsored various money - raising projects. One of the most successful of these being the sale of holly wreaths during the Christmas season. The seniors are grateful to their representatives who have made this a memorable year. BACK ROW: Crossley, Fletcher, Welch. Miss Crowley, Miss Linder, Seago, Leyser. FRONT ROW: Redmon, Schaulat, Bohnenstiehl. Lorenz, Bauer. 43 Sentoft rfufoynafifa Senavi The class of 1956 entered Collinsville High on a September morning, amid noise and confusion. We elected James Muehlhauser, George Keulks, A1 Sonnenberg, and Ronald Sykes as our officers. Our great sponsors are Miss Renfro and Mrs. Healy. Pat Arth was third maid to the football queen. That was a successful year with students on the honor roll and boys promising much for future athletic teams. In that second year Jim Gaskill led the class officers. Several of our boys were outstanding members of the football team. At the end of the season Pat Guinzy was football maid. Ten boys were elected to the Monogram Club by the end of our great sophomore year. fluKtcn, Sxtcutiue We were busy as juniors. Jim Gaskill, Ted Wille, Timmie Booker, and Shelley Bannister were class officers. Members work on the Kahokian and KahOki staffs. Others are members of the class board, student council, and various clubs. A lovely coronation for the football queen and her maids was planned by our class. This was thought to be the most beautiful of any held at C. H. S. Kathleen (Kathy) Campbell, petite but fascinating, was elected first maid. Our prom also was a big success. This class should do even greater things next year and be remembered for its fine school spirit. BACK ROW: Bannister, Holzer, Cunningham, Mrs. Healy, Miss Renfro, Fischer, Kay, Booker. FRONT ROW: Hayes, Wille, Muehlhauser, Gaskill. 48 JUNIORS BACK ROW: Bluemner, Ackermann, Brayford, J. Adams, Allan, Bemarkt, Ammon. SECOND ROW: Bohnenstiehl, Blaylock, Borgmeyer, Blass, Bilderback, Booker, Baudino, Arth, Herbst. FRONT ROW: Bell, Bergschneider, M. Anderson, Miss Schmidt, Bannister, P. Adams. Bodine, Belding. BACK ROW: Cook, Caminiti, Cain, Curry, Catalpa, Compton, Butterfield. Chapman. SECOND ROW: Deien, Cat-tani, Buckman. Clark. Brown, Dean. FRONT ROW: Calvetti. Cunningham, Campbell, Cooper, Mr. Paul, Cantwell, Cox, Crossno, Condomitti. JUNIORS BACK ROW: Escher, Dickman, Geissert, Dirden, Eckmann, Duke, Gaskill. SECOND ROW: Delkus. Elwick, Frost, Geaschel, Frazer, Fratiglioni, Donna, Fricke. FRONT ROW: Dillman, Doerge, Elbe, George, Eubanks, Eichelber ger, Fortunati, Fischer, Gerstenecker. BACK ROW: R. Harper, Helmich, Hays, Hall, Gregson, Higgins. SECOND ROW: Gudelauckas, Hoffman, Gray, Herron. FRONT ROW: Guinzy, Holst, Hamilton, S. Harper, Holzer, Gregory, Hartman, Haukapp. 50 JUNIORS BACK ROW: Leicht, Lemons, Keulks, Hoppes, Lambird, Kelley, Hood. SECOND ROW; Howard, Lauth, Hooks, Kosten, Layher, Juenger. FRONT ROW: Jacobi, Lansing, Lee, Laswell, Mr. Houts, Kay, Klein, Kasson. BACK ROW: Nichols, Myers, McClure, Mincer, McCormick, Mansini, Muehlhauser. SECOND ROW: Meni, Man gram. FRONT ROW: Niebruegge, Linder, Mumper, Meier, Muzzarelli, Loyet, Nichols, Malfer. 51 JUNIORS BACK ROW: Noones, Perfetti, Origliosso, B. Palmer, Rigel, D. Palmer, Ossola, Nolan. SECOND ROW: Quayle, Robbins, Reid, Rayfield, Oatman, Plantz, Reynolds, Roustio, Outland, Phillips. FRONT ROW: Proctor, Rees, Rock well, Orwin, Mr. Heinecke, S. Rapp, Reininger, C. Rapp, Ninness. BACK ROW: Steinwagner, Schmelter, Sperino, Stark, Sackett, Shulack, Snow, Scheibal. SECOND ROW: Shumard, Shelton, Stewart, Showman, Seiner, Seipp. FRONT ROW: Spelver, Sponeman, Schildknecht. Steffenhag, Schade, Sexton, Smith, Spealman. 52 JUNIORS BACK ROW: Weiss, Thomas, Witte, Thompson, Whitlow, Thuis, Winchester, Wille, Zavaglia. THIRD ROW: Tennant, Thayer, R. Sykes, Wyatt, Waghom, Suchman, Von Brock, G. Wood, J. Wood. SECOND ROW; Vallino, Wiseman, Tegtmeier, Sztukowski, Miss Renfro, J. Sykes, Tiemann, Tripp, Worsham. FRONT ROW; Wendler, Wolfe, Wilson, Wallace. BACK ROW; Fayollat, Matikitis, Hayes, Pacewic, Sonnenberg, Stennet, Serre, Pastor, Schiebal. SECOND ROW: Richardson, J. Smith, Morton, Pinkel, Barton. Fitch, D. Coleman, Nicol, Dubbink. THIRD ROW: Duncan, J. Coleman, Stephens, Grisolano, Feldman, Chiarottino, Haeffner, W. Smith. 53 A ◄ ◄ 4 We, the sophomore class, of Collinsville High School, are proud of our many members. They are leaders in scholastic, athletic, and social fields. Last year we chose Miss Jean Prachar as fourth maid in the coronation of the football queen. This year we again made a very fine choice in selecting Miss Judy McDonnell as our representative for the coronation of the 1954-55 queen. Two others of whom we are proud are Miss Sharon Phillips, chosen last year as Princess Kahok, and Chief Kahok Dan Krietemeyer. We are very pleased, also, to be represented in athletics by Terry Bethel, Tracy Wilhoit, Bill Combs, Jim Soehlke, and Tom Jackson. Some of our scholastic leaders are (Cont. on page 56) Sofi6a twie Zxzcutlve Zoand Jane Tibbals, Betty Cavaletti, Sandra Smith, Vivian Googins, and James Magario. We feel that this year was extremely successful under the most capable guidance of Mrs. Bottlemy and Mrs. Buel, who replaced the sponsor of our freshman year, Mrs. Pirtle. We owe great thanks for the fine counseling of these three ladies. The past two years have been both pleasant and profitable for everyone of us. All of the members of the class of nineteen fifty-seven are looking forward eagerly to the remaining two years that we shall be spending at our beloved Collinsville High School. BACK ROW: Falline, Warfield, Mrs. Buel, Mrs. Bottlemy, Miranda, Prachar. FRONT ROW: Bethel, Jackson, Newbauer, Combs. Bennett, Wilhoit. 56 SOPHOMORES BACK ROW: Bertoleit, Baumgartner, Anderson, Bethel, Bennett, Barnett, Bardsley, Blaylock. THIRD ROW: Blandon, Atteberry, Bauer, Brider, Baker, Allen, Bettorf, Bontempo, R. Adams, Baucom. SECOND ROW: J. Adams, Bales, Blank, Andrews, Adamson, Bendel, Bridges. FRONT ROW: Berg, Bollinger, Archer, Abraham, Alvarez. BACK ROW: Castelli, Claus, Brombolich, Chinault, Clark, Calusio, Bush, Caldwell. THIRD ROW; Cunningham. Burris, Cathers, Brown, Butler, Chestley, Cooper, Bright, Cawvey, Brightman. SECOND ROW: Cavaletti, N. Coombs, Carkuff, Burbes, Mr. Cottrell, Brooks, Burroughs, C. Coombs, Buffo. FRONT ROW: Cline, B. Combs, Broyles, Ciuferi, Butts, Conway, Cummins, Crouse, Britton. 57 SOPHOMORES BACK ROW: Dickerson, Edwards, Davinroy, Einfeldt, Dameron, Fraunfelder, Dellamano, Deppe. THIRD ROW: Evans, Eckert, Deterding, C. Elliott, Ellis, Epperson, D. Elliott. SECOND ROW; Delkus, Falline, Folk, Ferguson, Daniels, Frame, Devorak, Fournie. FRONT ROW: Davis, Dominick, Dailey, Eckart, Eberle. BACK ROW: Grizio, Hanratty, Hilger, Hillier, Horvath. Haury, Hager, Huckleberry, Gonzales, Haskell. THIRD ROW: D. Hayden, Harrolle, Hohn, Hoopingarner, F. Gallaher, Herman, Howard, J. Gallaher, Hayes, Hutchens. SECOND ROW: Hankins, Hefferly, M. Hayden, George, Hecht, Mrs. Bottlemy, Ives, Googins, Harris, Gillaspy. Hoover. FRONT ROW: Hall, Haig, Gravot, Giglotto, Heidenreich, Galli-more, Hayes, Gray. 58 SOPHOMORES BACK ROW: Kalbfleisch, Lindsey, A. Koch, Lawrence, Jackson, Koch, W. Kemper, Krietemeyer, Kassing. THIRD ROW: Loy, Lowe, Lutz, Juelfs, Limberg, Johnson, Juenger, Long, Lilley. SECOND ROW: Kelley, Key, Jones, Lemons, Mr. DeChiara, Leskera, Kavaliunas, Kuhn, Lott, Kilna. FRONT ROW: James, Koenig, D. Kemper, Lewis, Joachimsthaler, Logsdon, Leffler, Launhardt. BACK ROW: Magario, Neubauer, Murphy, Miller, Jones, McCormick, Nance, McGuire. THIRD ROW: Massander, McGhee, McDonnell, Miranda, Massa, Materka, MacDonald, Mezzano, Meadows, Ninness, Meier SECOND ROW: McCann, Mooney, McNeill, Miller, Moussette, Matter, Maniscalli, Meyers. FRONT ROW: Macari, Norbury, Meni. 59 SOPHOMORES BACK ROW: Ogle, Quarenghi, Owens, Powell, Oliver, Oberto, O'Leary, Phelps. THIRD ROW: Perfetti, Poneta, Quatto, Peradotti, Pace, Pilkus, Peltz, Osborn. SECOND ROW: Prachar, O'Connor, Onofrey, Preloger, Mrs. Buel, Phillips, Palacek, O’Hara, Parker. FRONT ROW: Picchioldi, Perkins, O’Rourke. BACK ROW; Scaggs, J. Rinder, Ruder, Radosevich, Stinchfield, P. Simpson, Scharf, Slesinski. THIRD ROW: Raj-kowski, L. Rinder, Schmidt, Sendejas, Seiber, Seago, Schimkus, S. Renick, Seward, Shopher, Revelle, Reiling. SECOND ROW: Reynolds, Schiller, Schuck, Robinson, Miss Eckart, Rogers, Short, Reynolds, Scheurer. FRONT ROW: Shup, N. Simpson, C. Renick, Ramatowski. 60 SOPHOMORES BACK ROW: Thompson, Taylor, Trucano, Stephens, Tottleben, Struense, Suchman, Smith. SECOND ROW: Tie-mann, Vetter, Von Seng, Szakacsi, Tevebaugh, Smith, Springer, Soehlke, Sorbie. FRONT ROW: Tanner, Stark, Tibbals, Sponemann, Taveggia, Succio, Steiner, Stehl. BACK ROW: Winkler, Wagner, Welle, C. Walker, Wood, Wesemann. SECOND ROW: Zike, Welch, Wilhoit, Wal-termire, Walihan, Wall. FRONT ROW: Winner, M. Walker, Zid, Wurtz, West. Wardield, Williams, Wrigley, Wright. 61 N We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-eight, are proud of our many members. Our class got off to a colorful start by attending the enjoyable party, given for us by the student council. Next, we elected our class executive board, which consists of Ronnie Buel, president; Jim Juenger, vice-president; Kay Redmon, secretary; and Joy Pat Baker, treasurer. A number of our members were represented on the honor roll and several are interested in sports. Although they are a bit young to be on any of the varsity squads, with their determination, they will show much improvement in the future. In the coronation of our beautiful queen, our (Cont. on page 64) 'pn iAtttfut Sxecutive Soviet class was represented by the sweet, petite Jane Combs. Of course our class could not have been as successful as we were without the help of our truly great and wonderful sponsors, Miss Richter and Mr. Barbush. Their advice and guidance was gratefully accepted and appreciated by the class. We hope that in the future years at Collinsville High School we can bring honor to the school as the classes before us have done. In closing we might add that having done well in band, chorus, athletics, and as scholars, we have lived up to the expectations of the faculty and others concerned. BACK ROW: Baker. Redmon, Mr. Barbush. Miss Richter. Brooks. Anderson. FRONT ROW: Diaz. Bethel. Juenger, Koertge, Hartman. Buel. FRESHMEN BACK ROW: Bethel, Barnhart, Basola, Barton, Barberis, R. Adams, Althardt, Bennett. THIRD ROW: Armour, A. Anderson, Blass, Benn. Baker. L. Anderson, Andrews. SECOND ROW: Bloomquist, Bishop, Ackermann, G. Adams, Mr. Barbush. Bales. Biggs, Bauer, D. Adams. FRONT ROW: Ammon, Bailey. Barnett. Bierman. B. Barton, Bates. BACK ROW: Buel, Carpenter, Carlson, Carter, Buckman, Carroll, Botkin, Carril. THIRD ROW: Chestley, Canada, Bolten. Breckenridge, Bruno, Boehm, Brumit, Caswell, T. Cole, Clark. SECOND ROW: Brooks, Buesking, Brown, Broyles, Cockrell, Bullard, Cole, Bullard. FRONT ROW: Buxton, Botkin, Borowitz, Clark, Childers, Caswell. 65 FRESHMEN BACK ROW: Epperson, C. Dellamano, DuHadway, R. Dellamano, Cooper, Cornwell, Doss, Daly. THIRD ROW: Davis, DeMariano, DeMonbrene, Dudik, Conway, Corzine, Combs, Crossno. SECOND ROW: Curry, Dempsey, Courtney, Dominick, Elliott, Eckart, Dunn, Cook, Dehn. FRONT ROW: Dour, Deason, Ellis, Crepps, Diaz, Dill man, Feldmann. BACK ROW: Frame, Gunderson, Folkerts, Giedeman, Graham, Giovando, Franklin. THIRD ROW: Gravot, Gorman, Fletcher, Goehl, Gale, Fields, Giofre, Haley, George, Grafe, Guadagano. SECOND ROW: Green, Hamilton, Ger-stenecker, Hager, Gray, Fulton, Froncheck, Grisolano, Geaschel. FRONT ROW: Geaschel, Graham, Gregson, C. Green, Grabinski, Frost, Haeffner. 66 FRESHMEN BACK ROW: Johnson, Howard, Henry, Hartmann, Harper, Juenger, Kerwin. THIRD ROW: Held, Keller, Hillier, Kassing, James, Haney, Johnson, Jenne, Hoover, Hanks. SECOND ROW: Kavaliunas, Kalbfleisch, Highley, Hiller, Holtgreve, Hettenhausen, Hendricks, Jondro, Herren. FRONT ROW: Kassing, Hooks, Kassing, DeBow, Hickman. BACK ROW: Kopcych, Kretzer, Lukas, Koertge, Klein, Loyet, Maxwell, Laramore. THIRD ROW: May, Killian. Miller, Milkert, Maurer, McNurney, Machinsky, McClure, Leisen. SECOND ROW: Key, Meni, Lambird, Kriete-meyer, Mr. Larsen Lyerla, Marx, Mattea, Malano. FRONT ROW: Koonce, Manning, LaFuria, Majensky, Kocot, Maddalino, Long, Martin. FRESHMEN BACK ROW: Nottoli, T. Patterson, Nolen, Pitezel, Morrow, Newberry, J. Murphy, Patton. THIRD ROW: O'Bryan, Mitchell, Morris, Pearson, Pastor, M. Murphy, Norris. SECOND ROW: Petroski, S. Patterson, Nico, Orr, Miss Quernheim, Moussette, Mizee, Pitezel. FRONT ROW: Poneleit, Phillips, Osborn, O’Con nor, Myers, Perry, Nelson, Perfetti. BACK ROW: Savage, Reynolds, Rosales, Reimer, Riley, Reece, Schuck, Pyle, Schardan. THIRD ROW: Reay, Pugliese, Self, Raymer, Schneider, Rubin, Price, Scaglione, Schanuel. SECOND ROW: Pritchett, Schoonover, Weaver, Sanders, Redmon, Powers, Proffer, Reed, Sellars. FRONT ROW: Schmelter, Rarick, Richardson, Schuette, Ricker, Robbins. lq mmn BACK ROW: Stevenson. Tipton, Stumpf, Sinskey, Urban, Stere, Stark, Sullivan. THIRD ROW: Tarrant, Taylor, Swift, Shannon, Staley, Shafer, Sullivan, Smith, Tresnak, Sparks, Tanner. SECOND ROW: Trout, Vancil, Slape, Seyler, Mrs. Hobbs, Tucker, Taylor, Sickler, Shelton. FRONT ROW: Struckhoff, Turner, Spencer, Spagna, Stephenson, Spreter, Verneuil. BACK ROW: Voss, D. Wrigley, Wilhoit, Vivod, Young, Weeks, West, Wilkens. THIRD ROW: Wideman, Whittle, Wasser, Waghorn, S. Wrigley, Zahrndt, Young, Willoughby, Wecker, Zeller. SECOND ROW: Wiseman, Warren, Wantland, Wainscott, Miss Bare, Zalders, Wood, L. White, Wille. FRONT ROW: Yehling, Zampogna. Willumat, A. White, Wendler. This section of the Kahokian presents a review of the extra-curricular activities of our school. These clubs add greatly to the pleasure of school as well as being beneficial in broadening our education. Anything from student government to working in the library is offered, not only for our enjoyment but also to acquaint us with the obligations of future citizens of the community. StucU tC ocutcd Old friends, new acquaintances, plus loads of fun and relaxation at our State Summer Camp; really great. . . .annual District Convention at Woodriver furnished new problems, new solutions, new ideas for school improvement. . . sponsored Freshman Party and successful Courtesy Campaign. . . .wonderful feeling of student-faculty co-operation in solving school problems. . . . our picnic; roasted wieners and marshmallows on pleasant Spring evening. Judy presides. BACK ROW: Gonzales, Welch, Kosten, Sackett, Curry, Ossola, Hess, Flagg, Wallace, Keulks, Butterfield, McDonnell, Taylor. SECOND ROW: Potter, Burcham, Beasley, Fletcher, Sparks, Ahring, Price, Brown. FRONT ROW: D. Adams, Meni, P. Adams, White, Phillips, Wolfbrandt, Condomitti, Boehm, Mrs. Pinkel, Russell, Blankenship, McDonnell, Ives, Devorak, Bauer, Renick, Cavaletti. Satiety Membership in the local chapter of the National Honor Society is based first, on scholarship, plus the required qualities of character, leadership, and service. Ten per cent of the seniors may be chosen and five per cent of the juniors. Final selection is made by a faculty-student committee who consider all qualities with care, weighing the service, leadership, and character traits so as to make the most discriminating choice. 1954-1955 MEMBERS Judy Ahring--vice president Ed Bailey--sergeant at arms Joyce Fletcher Evalyn Friemann Norman Guinzy Gerda Leyser--secretary Kay Logsdon Tom McDonnell--treasurer Lora Lee Pearson Gant Redmon--president 1955-1956 MEMBERS SENIORS Shelley Bannister Bob Bevan Edith Boehm Peggy Crossley Elizabeth Kirchner Janet Johnson Jack McWhirter Larry Meoli Darrell Reed Bob Schaulat Barbara Sharp Nancy Stere Janice Wilhoit Marilyn Wolsey JUNIORS Pat Adams Jo Ann Bilderback David Butterfield Bob Catalpa Peggy Cunningham David Curry Jerrie Dean James Gaskill Bruce Quayle Jim Serre BACK ROW: Combs, Meadow, Redmon, Schaulat, Lorenz, Baker. SECOND ROW: Welch. Pepple, Sharp, Seago, Zid, Crossley, Booker, Logsdon, Phillips. FRONT ROW; Fletcher, Orwin, Meni, Kirchner, Ahring, Leyser, Prachar, Tevebaugh, Key. Wide board desks.... room 304. . . . themehunting, . . . offset printing. . . . job assigned .... deadlines to meet. . . . popping at noon .... grease and salted popcorn....laughter and fun. . . . responsibilities .... staff secrets. . . . worker's ticket. . . . football and basketball games. . . . counting characters carefully. . . . earn points for a pin or free yearbook. . . . club write-ups. . . . class pictures.... our Mr. Hale and Miss Lin -der. . . . pride in the finished product. 74 A lighter moment. BACK ROW: West, Royster, Tottleben, Evans, Seago, Nichols, Schaulat, Lorenz, Allan. SECOND ROW: Holzer, Adamitis, Russell, Porter. Fletcher, Booker, Miller, Wilhoit, Wesemann, Pepple, Blankenship, Brzostowski. FRONT ROW: Beasley, Logsdon, Steiner, Rinder, Renick, Orwin. Cooper, Kay. 'KaAofa Sta d BACK ROW: Anderson, Reynolds, Booker, Orwin, Hauser, Nichols, Linder, Middleton, Seago, Wilhoit, Wilhelm, Key, Evans, Proctor. Crossley, Porter, Renick. SECOND ROW: Wolsey, Beasley, Fletcher, Welch, Kirchner, Blankenship. Logsdon, Brozstowski, Rinder, Steiner. Kay, Cooper. FRONT ROW: Haury, Tottleben, Schaulat, West. Lorenz, Bode, Royster, Adamitis, Jenkins, Ricker, Basola. 'Diantcitic tyuxufr Opening night. . . . make-up. . . . tenseness. . . . excitement. . . . full house...five minutes to curtain time. . . . you're on. . experienced at all of this. . . Fall three act play, Darling Brats . .. three one act plays. . . . Christmas programs . . . . Spring three act play. . .. interesting meetings. . . . capable sponsor, Miss Ruth Schmidt. . . . . sixty-two members.....attended workshop, demonstrations. . . . gain points to become member............then become Thespian! ! ! High Drama BACK ROW: Lewis, Stephens, Dubbink, Adamitis, Bode, Ossola, Butterfield, Tottleben, Graham. THIRD ROW: Welch, Machinsky, Wrigley. Zid, Stere, Middleton, Fedder, Seago, Renick, Porter, Rupprecht, Vacca. SECOND ROW: Wall, Warfield, Falline, Schuck, Fletcher, Hettenhausen, Rinder, Butler, Evans, Beasley, Reynolds, Schanuel, Haig, Miss Schmidt. FOURTH ROW: Jameson, Palecek, Glass, Key, Wilhelm, Steiner, Nutter. 7%eAfei z tx. BACK ROW: Lewis, Stephens, Adamitis, Bode, Ossola, Butterfield, Graham. MIDDLE ROW: Welch, Wrigley, Zid, Stere, Fedder, Seago, Renick, Porter, Rupprecht, Miss Schmidt. FRONT ROW: Falline, Schuck, Fletcher, Middleton, Beasley, Reynolds, Steiner. Trouble SERVICE CLUB A new name. ... a new organization. . . . selected from the student body. . . . reliable students, important duties. . . . acceptable during study periods only. . . . corridors patrolled during class periods. . . . hall loiterers eliminated. . . . better school conduct . . . . efficient student co-operation. . . . helpfulness to visitors. . . . instructions for students. . . . courtesy to all. . . . respect for teachers. . . . anyone eligible. . . . outstanding organization. . . . helpful to everyone. F. T. ,1. F. T. A. -Future Teachers of America. . . . sponsored by Miss Eva Renfro. . . . estimate of forty members. . . . visit teacher's conventions in nearby towns. . . . interesting discussions about famous educators. . . .preside over classes in absence of teachers. . . . often send representative to state convention. . . . create interest in continuing education. ... officers-D. Condomitti, P. O'Connor, G. Plotch, E. Friedman, D. Hott, P. Mann. . . . a club with a purpose. . . . Atomic Bomb Sewing Circle BACK ROW: Cunningham. Reid, Niebruegge, Guinzy, Layher, Reynolds. SECOND ROW: Perfetti, Cross-ley. Meadows, Potter, Friemann, Archer, Bo'nnenstiehl. FRONT ROW: Zid, Ninness, Rayfield, Eichel-berger, Fortunati, Price, Falline, Cavaletti. OFFICE STIFF Typical office atmosphere: writing blue slips. . . . answering the telephone. . . . delivering bulletins. . . . running errands. . . . sorting and opening mail. . . . many and varied other odd jobs. . . . daily give up study periods. . . . render an invaluable and appreciated service to the school. . . . group consists entirely of girls. . . . representatives from all four classes. . . . excellent background for future office employment. . . . many thanks to the girls. 80 nnnrn staff 81 Thirty-five cents, please. monogum clib Without a doubt one of the most active clubs. . . . merits distinction of being highly selective. . . . only letter-men may request to join. . . . acceptance is gained by approval of faculty and vote of the club. . . . the activities include sale of programs. . . . posting pictures of the former athletic teams . . . . the Alumni Banquet. . . . purchase of whirlpool bath. ... the Formal Dance . . . . initiation of new members. ... a scholarship fund. . . . sponsored by Mr. Fletcher. The Wheels BACK ROW: Cooper, Massa. Sonnenberg, Redmon, Schaulat, Whitlow, Lorenz, Stark, Wendler. SECOND ROW: Sackett. Hess, Sullivan, Catalpa, Scheibal, Smith. FRONT ROW: Quayle. Serre, Palmer, McDonnell, Flagg. Henry, McWhirter, Elliot, West. Bauer, Bailey. (i. A. A. Intramural sports for the girls. . . . loud laughter and rushing to get ready . . . . the eagerness of the players wanting desperately to win. . . . the enthusiasm and stimulus supplied from the bench . . . . and crestfallen feeling following defeat. . . . the boisterous cry of the victors. . . . into the warmth of the shower room. . . .banter and chatter growing less as the freshly showered, tired players step from the dressing room into that cool, crisp air. Socializing Exercising LATIN CLIJII Remember. . . . the fun-filled convention . . . . hilarious Roman banquet. . . . looking back at old Rome through slide reels. . . . hearing interesting talks on Rome. . . . becoming chapter of the National Junior Classical League of America. . . . having Saturnalia Festival. . . . sending two CARE packages to Italy. . . . entertaining parents on sponsors and parents night . . . . visiting the Art Museum in St. Louis. . . . celebrating Floralia. . . . and selling pencils at basketball games. 84 Veni, vidi, vici! SIMMSII fim Consists of twenty Spanish students. . . . Mr. Jaeger, the new sponsor. . . . George Keulks, pres. . . . Dave Curry, vice-pres. . . . Billie Meni, sec. -treas. . . . had several parties, Christmas party most popular. . . . played various Spanish games . . . . earned money by working once in concession stand. . . . saw Spanish movies . . . . attended State Spanish Convention at Depue. . . . D. Curry elected conv. vice-pres. . . . talks on Span. -Mex. customs. . . . club constitution revised. BACK ROW: Hernandez, Curry, Heitmeier, Von Brock, Mincer, Anderson, Keulks. SECOND ROW': Morrow, Harper, Reed, Verharst, Bevan, Wilson, Hood. FRONT ROW: Williams, Meni, Mr. Jaeger, Wiseman, Tidwell, Malfer. r ro BACK ROW: Perry, Clark, Richardson, Buel, Maddalino, Graham, Verneuil, Zampogna. SECOND ROW: Voss, Daly, Graham, Carlson, Carpenter, Klein, Stere, Sullivan, Tarrant. FRONT ROW: Magin, Brombolich, Sparks, Wille, Miss Bare, Shelton, Broyles, McNurney, Ciuferi, Picchioldi. Hobbies and ideas .... programs of great variety further science interest .... historical visits .... spirit of good fellowship and co-operation .... talks given by local businessmen. . . . craft work .... educational trips . . . . ably sponsored by Miss Bare .... parties .... made up of general science students . . . . discussion of scientific material .... hobby shows. . . . formal and informal meetings . . . . interesting club name creates interest in club .... entertainment. IIO’DEl 86 Over the bunsen burner 'Ztonte Sc. Now under the guidance of skilled homemakers during bi-monthly meetings. . . each class represented in the membership of nearly one hundred. . . . guest speakers meeting with the club. . . .better manners and good grooming, goals of the Home Ec. Club. . . individual problems discussed and solved . . . .many hobbies exhibited for enjoyment of the girls. . . . panel discussions about home economics jobs. ... an active organization under capable leadership. Add a pinch of salt. BOYS’ CHEER CLUB Organized in 1953. . . . Butch Vacca, the most active member. . . . able sponsor is Mr. Proffer. . . . sole purpose: to urge Kahoks on to victory. . . . members attend all of the home games. . . . membership is entirely male. . . .work closely with the Kohak cheer leaders. . . . main project is card section. . . . promises to be even better than the Royal Razzers . . . . help build morale of the team. . . . the club has blessing of faculty. . . . has one saying: Go you Kahoks! ! Gotta light? Cool evenings of football season. . . . crowded gyms in basketball. . . . victories and defeats both taken with a smile. . . . the purple slacks and the white sweaters for football. . . . purple and white Indian costumes for basketball. . . . they are the CHEERLEADERS sponsors of the Homecoming activities . . . . the bonfire and Alumni Dance. . . . direct the cheering section. . . . promote good sportsmanship. . . . encourage friendly relations between schools. . . . very good job done. Pipes are the vogue. BACK ROW; Powers. Gallaher, Tibbals. FRONT ROW: Redraon, Welch, Schade. 89 The Photography Club. . .meeting place of shutter bugs welcomes students who are camera happy. . . . invaluable advice of professional photographer. . purchased new enlarger. . . . gained better location of a new and larger darkroom. . . purpose: encourage amateur photographers to develop own films.......subjects of discus- sion: improved techniques, lens and shutter speeds, depth of field, proper exposure, and color film. . . Candid, happy discussions. BACK ROW: Haury, Bardsley, Feldman, Frame, Ogle, Anderson, Norbury, Morrow, Franklin. THIRD ROW: Stevenson, Owens, Pacewic, Bemarkt, Stevens, Ossola, Staden, Royster. SECOND ROW; Tennant, Doss, Reed, Coleman, Murray, Pearson, Bode. FRONT ROW: Courtney, Mincer, Boehm, Brown. Mr. DeChiara, Wilhoit, Wesemann, Adamson, Wolfbrandt. 90 BACK ROW: Stevens, Royster, Bemarkt, Ossola, Clark, Pacewic, Hayes, Hernandez. THIRD ROW: Baker, Anderson, Reed, Verharst, Bingham, Adams, Wilson. SECOND ROW: Cummins, Carpenter, Boehm, Eubanks, Borgmeyer, Loy, Feldmann, Koenig. FRONT ROW: Ammon, Zampogna, Stevenson, Layher, Gutierez. PROJECTION CLP Winding things up 91 Get with it Shirley! Entertaining, educational musical travelogue ....inspirational, sacred, Christmas candle light concert. ... dazzling, intriguing, Parisian story--The Continental. . combination of sacred and secular music. . . spring fantasy. . singing, dancing, smile-provoking music yearly. . . assembly preparation. . four-day educational tour to Washington D. C. . . . Choral Music Workshop. .. . Woodriver's Festival. .. all possible with student-parent-school teamwork. (fata (?A xnu4, 93 ect (tyoin BACK ROW: McDonnell, Leffler, McWhirter, Dellamano, Hayes, Dubbink, Lorenz, Vetter. SECOND ROW: Kosten, Myers, Keulks, Butterfield, Curry, Tottleben, Myers, Taylor, Welch. FRONT ROW: Seago, Prachar, Bilderback, Schiller, Jones, Miss Crowley, Stere, Leyser, Eubanks, Nichols. IIITII CLUB After-hours number jugglers. . . . promotes interest with practical problems and puzzlers. . . . presents useful equipment for benefit of math classes. . . . look to our sponsor, Miss Crowley, for vivid and novel ideas. . . . boisterous enthusiasm for Christmas candle money-making project. . . . ardent salesmen of School Daze . . . . cheerful excitement of the Spring Picnic honoring the senior members. . . . many delightful hours well spent and long to be remembered. . . . LlBIUItY (Lilli That misty, very close quiet of the workroom. ... an occasional click-click of Miss Eckart's typewriter. ... a big shipment of new books. . . . ripping open boxes and bundles of new periodicals . . . . the running down of many delinquent borrowers. . . . the new book cover display on the bulletin board. . . . the feeling of importance you got when you took over the desk for the first time. . . . those eager plans you made for a successful Christmas party. BACK ROW: Seward, Nigra, Decrevel, Wesemann, Plotch, Wendler, Wilshire, Poneleit. SECOND ROW: Tidwell, Spealman, Cunningham, Renick, Klein, Nichols, Pelo, P. O'Connor, Mincer. FRONT ROW: W. Bauer, L. O'Connor, Cunningham, Bridges, Miss Eckart, Haukapp, Muzzarelli, Cooper, M. Bauer. Ill-TM Desires to help others. . . . promotes the welfare of students and community. . . . teaches the true value of friendship. . . . includes any race, color, creed. . . . aims to build character. . . . under able guidance of Mrs. Skaggs and fine staff of officers .... programs enjoyed at each meeting. . . . fixes holiday baskets of food. . . . sends Christmas presents to orphans. . . . sponsors Faculty Tea in Spring. . . . contributes outstanding amounts to various welfare organizations. Now, listen here. . . BACK ROW: Fricke, Pejakovich, Eschti, Grothe, Turnbull, Compton, McGuire, D. Wendler. SECOND ROW: Rhoads, Jenkins, Bohnenstiehl, Langreder, Dickman, Bietchert, Rigel, Vacca, Nochta, Robbins, R. Bollman, Allen, M. Wendler. FRONT ROW: Meyer, Hoover, Meadows, Kaimann, Sykes, Palmer, Mr. DeChiara, Mr. Larsen, EckTnann, Fournie, Howerton, D. Bollman, Tosi, Geissert, Winchester. viimmm shop in b Organized last year. . . . has progressed rapidly under supervision of Mr. Larsen. . . . planning outside activities for the future. . . . has its own club officers. ... is student organized and also financed. . . . has latest up-to-date equipment and methods. . . . hoping to expand its membership in the next few years. . . . has enthusiastic members, like most clubs. . . . hard work and just the right amount of humor . . . . has a bright future in view. Mr. Larsen instructs. 97 Jl£ ScUtd Band's Silver Anniversary this year .....directed by Franklin Kreider. . .. five season concerts. .. . entertains at football and basketball games and at many school affairs. . sparks parades and civic celebrations.. Spring Tour wins nation-wide recognition and flood of letters of appreciation.. .the officers are: Neal Strebel, president; Howard Schuette, vice-president; Dave Dubbink, secretary; Dick Pinkel, treasurer; Allen Royster, reporter. Christmas Cheer A school's program would not be complete if it did not include a variety of athletics. So it is at Collinsville High, where every boy who desires athletic recognition may enroll in the active program. The athletes are afforded the opportunity to develop good health habits, good sportsmanship, and possibly a scholarship to higher educational institutions. We are all proud of our teams and their accomplishments. BOB HENRY--Bob was in every sense of the word our captain and a great leader. TONY MASSA--Was one of our fine ends, Ronald was also our very good kicker. ScddOKd Collinsville 14 Collinsville 30 Collinsville 19 Edwardsville 21 Collinsville 25 Collinsville 33 Collinsville 13 Collinsville 26 Belleville 24 Collins villes1 average Opponents' average ED BAILEY-- Duke will be muched missed next year. His play at guard amazed. DAVE FOLMER --Dave was in and out most of the season, a very good competitor. GANT R EDM ON - -Our center. He deserved the All-State Honorable Mention spot. WAYNE GAVILLET--Little Wayne stayed in until he made the varsity. Fine spirit. HAROLD WEST--Although not the biggest Kahok, he was ready when called upon. Sc tei.' Roosevelt (St. Louis) 6 Belleville Cathdral 7 Granite City 0 Collinsville 18 Gillespie 7 Mt. Olive 0 Alton 6 Wood River 14 Collinsville 7 per game ---20.6 per q 4 DOUG ELLIOT--He was a good tackle, All-State Honorable Mention is the proof. ROLAND BUEHRER - -Fine tackle; his best game, by far, was the Edwardsville bit. DON BAUER--The big left tackle of the Kahoks, Don will be missed next year. Coaches Davisson, Fletcher, Paul Squad, The Kahok team of 1954 - 1955 will be long remembered as one of the all time great Collinsville teams. This is evidenced by their seven wins in nine games and their consistent ground and air attack. Much of the success of Coach Fletcher's crew is due to the linemen who blocked for our brilliant runners. TOP ROW: Tieman, Blaylock, Guitterez, Davinroy, Hillier, Hernandez, Wilhoit, Bennett, Urban, Dellamano. FOURTH ROW: Ramatowski, Jackson, Origliasso, Cain, Nicol, Wiile, Combs, Vetter, Bromolich, Soehlke. THIRD ROW: Edwards, Perfetti, Scheibal, Gavillet, Onofrey, Lambird, Geaschel, West, Struense. SECOND ROW: Winchester, Sonnenberg, Whitlow, Catalpa, Folmer, Hayes, Stark, Sackett. FRONT ROW: Coach Fletcher, Captain Henry, Buehrer, Bailey, Redmon, Bauer, Massa, Coach Davisson. BuXton, Voss, DuHadway, Quarenghi. SECOND ROW: TOP ROW: Swift, Stevenson, Murphy, Loyett, Patto , lione Deason, Carlson. THIRD ROW: Kline, Carol. Harper, Vemeuil, Nottoli, Kerwin, LaQuria, Urban, Sca8 rqW: FranKlin, Bethel, Maxwell, Wilhoit, Reese, Ellis, Willumat, Crepps, Bosola, Dellamano, Buel. Geaschel, Frame, Coach Paul. ST. LOUJS POST-OlspA-m All-East Set, These are the boys who will be the future gridiron stars of Collinsville High School. Assistant Coach Don Davisson and freshman Coach Mel Paul spend many long hours of practice in teaching the squad the fundamentals of football. The junior varsity plays a number of games in order to gain experience. Urs: D ®C. 2 S4 El even BOB HENRY CollinBvilJe End AL SONNENBERG Collinsville Halfback IRede'ute Squeut 105 SeAutcC t ic team_ THE EXCELLENT SOUADS PRODUCED BY COACH VERGIL FLETCHER YEAR AFTER YEAR IS EVIDENCE THAT HE IS THE FINEST HIGH SCHOOL COACH IN ILLINOIS. COACH FLETCHER Beasley, Body, Harper, Reed THE SUCCESS OF FUTURE KAHOK VARSITY TEAMS DEPENDS GREATLY UPON THE EXCELLENT COACHING THE RESERVE SQUAD SO ABLY RECEIVES FROM MEL PAUL. 106 COACH PAUL Vcuiditq Squad TRedeive Squad Bob Schaulat Don Cooper Jack McWhirter Bob Schaulat was captain and leader of our Kahoks. Bob's defensive ability and jumpshot made him an all-stater . Don Cooper was the small of the Kahoks. Although only five eight, Don was the playmaker and he was indispensable. Jack McWhirter--Mac's tremendous out-court jumpshots gave the Kahoks their deadly trio: Mac, Bobby, and Terry. Dave Folmer--Big Dave made the team click. Few can forget his greatest games against Belleville and Tigers. Jim Flagg-- Boris was prepared to come off the bench whenever called. He won the Dupo game for the Kahoks. Harold Cochran--Harold was an excellent reserve and was very proud to wear the purple and white of our fighting Kahoks. Dave Folmer Jim Flagg Harold Cochran Seadatt 'd TRe nd Collinsville 66 Dupo 62 Collinsville 57 Mt. Olive 44 Collinsville 75 Springfield Cathederal 52 Collinsville 88 Belleville 66 Collinsville 51 Murphysboro 65 Collinsville 77 Alton 53 Collinsville 55 Salem 46 Collinsville 85 Edwardsville 54 Collinsville 68 Kandalia 42 Collinsville 82 Wood River 61 Collinsville 63 Granite City 38 Collinsville 78 Gillespy Belleville 57 Collinsville 53 59 Collinsville 60 St. Louis U. High 55 Collinsville 80 Centralia 61 Collinsville 66 Alton 43 Collinsville 62 Edwardsville 61 Collinsville 79 Wood River 60 Collinsville 64 Granite City 50 Collinsville 64 Quincy 64 Centralia Holiday Tournament Collinsville 46 Mt. Carmel 36 Collinsville 56 Belleville 52 Collinsville 77 Centralia 73 Collinsville 36 Pinckneyville Collinsville Tournament 45 Collinsville 73 Metropolis 44 Collinsville 77 Lakeview (Decatur) 65 Collinsville Regional Tournament Collinsville 67 Madison 54 Collinsville 71 Edwardsville 75 BACK ROW: Bethel, Flagg, Layher, Schaulat, Welch, Cooper, Mr. Fletcher, Smith. THIRD ROW: Kilna, White, Gunderson, Lawrence, Gonzales, Serre, Cochran. SECOND ROW: Kelley, Dellamano, Juenger, Folkerts, Sullivan, Britton, Body, Eckert. FRONT ROW: Butts, Meyer, Springer, Kelley, Clark, Baumgartner, Conway. These are the boys who are usually overshadowed by football. Getting in shape for basketball is the main objective of the runners. The letter winners, besides captain Tom McDonnell, included these: Don Cooper, Jack McWhirter, Gerald Springer, Jack Body, Ken Baumgartner, Bob Britton, and Harold Cochran. CROSS COUNTRY 110 BACK ROW; Smith, Payne, Thompson, Catalpa, Whitlow, Stark, Redmon, Ohlendorf, Maxwell, Beasley, Gavillet, Scheibal. FRONT ROW: Sackett, Bailey, Maack, Mr. Davisson, Lawrence, Giacoletto, Henry, Quayle. The Kahoks under Coach Don Davisson failed to produce many victories last year. The Collinsville nine tried their best but could never seem to combine the essentials of baseball: timely hitting with good pitching. The Collinsville outfit always seamed to have one of the other, but never the both. mmii 111 Von Seng, Edwards, Keel, Hicks, Haley. Kramer, Scharf, Cook This was the second season for golf as an organized sport at Collinsville High School. Under Coach Mel Paul the team was very successful in winning five out of the seven meets which they participated in. The Kahoks finished in third place at the district meet. The outlook for future squads is bright. I I I I GOLF 112 BACK ROW: Perfetti, Palmer, Shanklin, Mr. Grieve, Hess, McWhirter, Sullivan. FRONT ROW: Baker, Niebauer, Wendler, Layher, Sudbring. Under their new coach, Mr. A1 Grieve, this tennis squad rose to new heights last season. The Kahoks took ten matches out of eleven and finished third in the district meet. Shanklin was the single team member to go to State. Key players were as follows: McWhirter, Sudbring, Sullivan, Palmer, and Hess. TENNIS 113 (tyeenleaclvii., These winsome Indian maidens are the spark that sets the machinery of athletic teams in motion. They are the tireless supporters of all athletic squads -whether the season promises many victories or unwelcome, bitter defeat. Their enthusiasm never appears to falter and their studied cheering routines are welcome additions to athletic contests. Redmon Gallaher, Tibbals, Welch 1 14 BACK ROW; Butterfield, Loy, Richardson, P. Simpson, P. Koch, Lawrence, Stinchfield, Bush, Galimore, Wilhoit, Zike, Tottleben, Caldwell. FOURTH ROW: Mr. Fletcher, Hankins, Combs, Gonzales, Long, Cornwell, Baumgartner, Shulack, Welle, Bethel. THIRD ROW; N. Simpson, Quarenghi, Hayes, Phelps, Bennett, Barnett, Walker, Welch, Duncan, Britton, Struense. SECOND ROW; Massa, Folmer, Nochta, West, Barnes, Cochran, Brombolich, Lambird, Winchester, Dellamano. FRONT ROW; Edward, Elliot, Cooper, Schaulat, Sonnenberg, Serre, Thomas, Stennett, McDonnell, Meadows. Captain Harold West, probably the best runner in this area, carried the, load of the Kahoks last year. His great effort was not enough to lead the Kahoks to many victories because Coach Vergil Fletcher's squad just didn't have depth. Coach Fletcher hopes, however, of Kahok victories in the future. TUCK 115 H Within the next few pages of this Kahokian, we are presenting some of the outstanding events of the past year. Featured in this section are the football queen and her court, the senior boy and girl selected to receive the S. A. R. and D. A. R. awards in recognition of their fine citizenship, the students chosen as the most ideal seniors, and Edith Boehm, our German exchange student, who came to us this year. THE CHKOIUTIOT On the evening of November 26, one of the most important events in the school year took place - the coronation of the football queen and her court of four, a representative from each class, lovely maids. First of the royal court to appear was the retiring queen, Miss Dodey Price. The Maids of Honor, attired in beautiful gowns of pastel shades were next escorted to their places as ladies-in-waiting to the queen. As each one approached the throne, escorted by a member of the football squad, she was received with obvious approval. The last fanfare was blown,- and all eagerly awaited the entrance of the Football Queen of 1954-55, Miss Judy Ahring. Lovely Miss Ahring, wearing an exquisite gown of white tulle, was escorted to the throne by Mr. Robert Henry to receive her crown. Judy was a truly beautiful queen and greatly deserved the honor. We are all proud of such an outstanding court! Miss Judy Ahring FOOTBALL QUEEN - 1954-55 119 Judy and Bob Dodey and Roland Jane and Wayne Judy and Gant Miss Kay Logsdon Miss Kathleen Campbell Kathy and Doug Miss Judy McDonnell Miss Jane Combs Kay and Duke Susie and Mike The calendar is again turned back to medieval times to present the following court of ladies and lords. Our court is a special one, made up of the ideal menbers of the senior class. These deserving members, having earned the honor by outstanding work and service to the school, were chosen in a school-wide election. It is only proper that we pay tribute to them and officially gave them their title of lady or lord. Don't you agree that they represent the senior class in a splendid fashion? 122 A zdie t e Tttcutwi Margie Bauer 123 Dan Bode 124 Lois Welch 125 Duke Bailey foad 4cvaid Judy Ahring Another top honor, the Good Citizenship Award, was bestowed upon Judy. Her untiring work, both scholastically and socially, her will to accept responsibility, and her eagerness to help in city projects certainly indicate that she is a good citizen of the school as well as of the community. 126 tcva'id Tom McDonnell It is a pleasure to add the Good Citizenship Award to Tom's long list of honors and achievements. A more deserving or worthy person does not exist. Any assignment, academic or otherwise, merits a job well done. Also, he has maintained an excellent scholastic record. We salute our good citizen. 127 CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS of 1955 M Studio § tdmtan'0 Carpeting 5)! 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