Decatur High School - Decanois Yearbook (Decatur, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 296 of the 1945 volume:

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This list is complete to April, 1945. Herschel Bell Robert Daley Leonard Cassell Robert Franlc John Moran Donald Knuth James Ashton Walter Lichtenberger Joe Brownback Neal Rench Perry Blain Melvin Mullinax Clarence Goodwin Charles Hiclcman Thomas Casley Delvan Hazelrigg Leland Bone Donald Wilcott Qren Bachstein Franlc Higgins John lmboden Robert Younger Jaclc Boomer Max Furman Earl Lewis McCloy Kenneth Beall Paul Stroud Dale Longbons George R Kirby Harold G. Schlesier Richard W, DeWitt Robert Lee Gaither Fred Gentry, Jr. Lynn P. Haupt Kenneth Trimmer Eugene Hedriclc Harold T. Smith Donald L. Wellbaum Dale Cochran William L. Garvin John J. Dash Leo Wagner Jaclc Whalen Francis H. Davidson Clarence Fletcher William Broolcs Alvin W. Diclcmeier Wendell Jones Manuel De Frates Robert Hendrian W. Glenn Grunden Albert Schwarze Isaac Carmaclc Maclc Henderson Richard L. Bolielc James E. Drennan Thomas J. Stowell George K. Myers John W. Mahoney Seward Kazmarlc Art Suhomske Gerald E. Engle Ray L. 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' 3 , Ptllf' 8 QE: 15 ' ' ing J r, I w MM, ., v-. , .1 v 1 .0 , . 4 44 -if .,. 49 .,- k i f 1 , 49, gf W Q A wb f 2 Q, 14- 1 f , 1 923 5 S 'Y a ff- gi-'fag 1, -.,., 2'- --1 if ,, ' ...n ' -5 + ., .. -5 5 l 1' n -., ,....-- , -.1 - , - i -:g , - ff - - 4 .. - .. - EE : - ' 'E :,g'f-- N., 5- 71,, Y '-- 'c:i! The purpose of high school is to create useful and broadminded citizens who can worlc, play, worship, and live in harmony with one another. High school training that will accomplish this purpose is essential il we would hold fast to our most cherished heritage, our freedom. ln selecting our theme and views we have chosen to show how Decatur High School is preparing the youth of today to become the citizens of tomorrow. Q admmw -L ,,.,- T1? 2 , :ij:.,,Jf-' ' 'f M, N - ,253 mi EE -it ..l.1 -FQ . gc-EE es- -JL i I I - N N - ,Bs ' n Those who council, guide, and take infinite pains to impart knowledge to us are our teachers. N3- 1945 Superintendent of Schools Mr. W. R. Mclntosh A-if Mr. Lester Grant Hssistant Superintendent of Schools Mr. Lee D. Pigott Under the wise and understanding guidance of our principal, Mr. Pigott, Decatur high school students maintain high standards of scholarship and find enjoyment in cooperating with one another and the faculty. Through his contact with the community, a bond of friendship has been established be- tween the students, the parents, and the business world. THE DECANOIS The Decatur High School has the largest enrollment of any of the down-state high schools in the State of Illinois. Because of this, our size, it is sometimes exceedingly difficult to meet the needs of each individual student as they arise. To help overcome this difficulty, I feel that we should develop a workable program of educational and vo- cational guidance which will meet the needs of the limited, the normal, and the gifted. We can do this if, when we study the pro- cedures necessary, we keep clearly in mind the needs of all the students who are now attending school. Effective guidance can be accomplished if we realize that the students who are now attending school are from homes of the people who are actually carrying on all the work being done in the community, that when the students leave school, they them- selves will do all the work in the community. VVith the educational and the occupational life of the community constantly before us we should be able to meet the changing occupational and educational needs at any time. ...t Q. Qgfrgx Principal 1945 In spite of this brutal, global conflict, civilization is making progress. The future will demand more of cultural and basic training of boys and girls, young men and women, and mature men and women. The president, at the outset of our entry into the war, urged all boys and girls ap- proaching the age when they would be accepted into the armed forces to stay in school until called by the Selective Service. Some became impatient in what they con- sidered the dull and monotonous confines of the classroom. They wanted adventure, and quick. Some went after it and soon found out that the president's advice was good. Now I get letters from boys all over the world saying, HI only had that high school diploma! ' The patriotic thing to do is to get all the education possible before being inducted into the service. You will be worth more to your country. ssistant Principal P . hs Mr. A sa Sprunger Kindly, philosophical Mr. Sprunger carries on a dual job as biology teacher and assistant principal. His sincere interest in student problems and ac- tivities has developed a great school loyalty. Besides his advisory duties, Mr. Sprunger aids service men in re- ceiving their high school diplomas by keeping records of their credits for graduation. He is also'principal of summer school. fi ar- f ., i if t' , ,gg . i U' -i 1. , ,f A sf Mr. C. F. Stiegemeier Many and varied are Mr. Stiege- meier's duties as assistant principal. It takes a very versatile person to meet and solve all the problems and ques- tions that arise during the course of a day. To Mr. Stiegemeier goes the credit of seeing that the school runs in an efficient and orderly manner. THE DECA-NOIS The present world conflict has placed before you, who are students, a problem that needs very careful and thoughtful consideration. That problem is whether for not to continue with your education. The temptation ofgoing to work, from the stand- point of remuneration, is the greatest in the history of our country. However, before going after some of this easy money you need to answer two questions: First, is it absolutely necessary for you to work? Second, will you be helping the war effort more by going to work or by staying in school? The president of the United States has advised each student to remain in school until his high school edu- cation is complete. VVhat better advice do you need? Rememberjust one thing when you make your decision and that is that you have to live-with yourself a long time. Why not make yourself and others proud of you? Stay in school, educate yourself, and make this a better world for all of us. UHJZXU ' ssistiant Principal , 1945 To preserve the American way of life students must avail themselves of the best educational opportunities possible. In no other country is free education possible for all. Our forefathers, our leaders, have been men and women who believed in education and in a well trained mind. To study, to discipline our thinking, to become informed concerning present day problems, to develop an open mind is to make the most of your present school days. High wages, ease of getting jobs, desire for more money, have caused some students to leave the classroom. Even though one plans to return, coming back is never easy. The best time to complete a high school education is now while you are ofhigh school age. This is your job now, and the manner, the determination, and the attitude with which you face thisjob is an indicator of how you will face the next. In America we have the best pattern of living of any nation in the world. You, the high school youth, have a responsibility to perpetuate that pattern. Education is the answer. Only educated men are free. Di Dean of Girls 514 Miss Elizabeth Connarcl Miss Connard's job of counseling almost one thousand girls is no small task. She gives incoming sophomore girls special guidance with regard to their programs and the vocations they expect to enter. This guidance program is carried over to the seniors who wish to obtain information about various colleges and universities. 3' :,: A u p r ilri if 2 ' - 1 4- o 'I , Mr. C. F. Stiegemeier Many and varied are Mr. Stiege- meier's duties as assistant principal. It takes a very versatile person to meet and solve all the problems and ques- tions that arise during the course of a day. To Mr. Stiegemeier goes the credit of seeing that the school runs in an efficient and orderly manner. , 2 . - ... --.- , THE DEcANols The present world conflict has placed before you, who are students, a problem that needs very careful and thoughtful consideration. That problem is whether or not to continue with your education. The temptation ofgoing to work, from the stand- point of remuneration, is the greatest in the history of our country. However, before going after some of this easy money you need to answer two questions: First, is it absolutely necessary for you to work? Second, will you be helping the war effort more by going to work or by staying in school? The president of the United States has advised each student to remain in school until his high school edu- cation is complete. What better advice do you need? Remember just one thing when you make your decision and that is that you have to live-with yourself a long time. Why not make yourself and others proud of you? Stay in school, educate yourself, and make this a better world for all of us. 8111 ssisthnt Principal 1945 To preserve the American Way of life students must avail themselves of the best educational opportunities possible. In no other country is free education possible for all. Uur forefathers, our leaders, have been men and women who believed in education and in a well trained mind. To study, to discipline our thinking, to become informed concerning present day problems, to develop an open mind is to make the most of your present school days. High wages, ease of getting jobs, desire for more money, have caused some students to leave the classroom. Even though one plans to return, coming back is never easy. The best time to complete a high school education is now while you are ofhigh school age, This is your job now, and the manner, the determination, and the attitude with which you face thisjob is an indicator of how you will face the next. In America we have the best pattern of living of any nation in the world. You, the high school youth, have a responsibility to perpetuate that pattern. Education is the answer. Only educated men are free. lf, Dean of Girls f 'if Miss Elizabeth Connard Miss Connard's job of counseling almost one thousand girls is no small task. She gives incoming sophomore girls special guidance with regard to their programs and the vocations they expect to enter. This guidance program is carried over to the seniors who wish to obtain information about various colleges and universities. - fm Q was my Mgg 4.1 'QP vm-1 ,af Faculty Accuracy and speed are the two ideals strived for in typing. I-Iere, Mr. Rosan aids one of his students in her work. Ability to read, think, and act quickly and efficiently is essential to a good stenographer or typist. Many students secure good commercial po- sitions before graduation. THE DECANOIS Ruth Bane CBo0kkeepingj B.Ed., Illinois State Normal University. Mildred Bushell CCommercial Geography, Stenog- mpihy, Typingj B.Ed., Illinois State Normal University. Gerald Cox CBookkeepingJ B.S., M.S., University of Illinois. Camilla Kinsella Cddvanced Slzorfhand, Transcrip- tion, Typingj B.Ed., Illinois State Normal University. Elmer Nickel Qfliypingj A.B., Illinois College, M.A., University of Illinois. Mary Parker QStenogmphy, Typingj B.Pd., Ypsilanti State Normal University, A.B., University of Michigan. Commercial 1945 C. E. Pearson tSa!e5nza11Jhip, Window Display, Vocational Retailingl B.E.d., Illinois State Normal Universityg A.B., University of Illinois, N. Rosan QTyping, General Burirzess, Bookkcep- ingj B.Ed., Illinois State Normal Universitvg MA., Colorado State College of Education' Marjorie Sanborn CSlzorthoznd, Slgnggrgphyj AIBE, James Millikin University. Mabel Scheiderer CBu.vine55 Labomtofjy, Tvpizggl B.S., Kirksville State Teachers College. Ida shap1f0.CB00kkffpingJ A.B., Illinois vvesieyan Universlty. Paual Smallwood CLaw, Englishj A.B., LLB., Har- vard Universityg MA., University of Illinois. Commercial --0' ,avwv vzuaadl- e.. 4 xx' , f R fav' Faculty An asset in securing a good office job is a course in oHice techniques which is offered ni Decatur high. Stu- dents hecome acquainted with all types ofoHice machines and learn their use. Adaptability to a job is greatly simplified ifone is well acquainted with new types of equipment. M -dll r Faculty Physical changes are constantly tak- ing place about us fevery day. The study of physical science enables us to understand both the causes and results of these changes. Few subjects touch a personfs life as closely as physics does. In this picture Mr. Kerns' class is studying light refraction. . THE DECANOIS Gansel Bennett QBiol0gy, Physica! Sciencej A.B., M.S., University of Illinois. Richard Hammond CChemi5try, Physica! Sciencej B.S., Ball State Teachers College. Byron Kerns CPlzy5if.vl A.B., Park Collegeg MA., University of Missouri. Katherine Minto CBi0logyj B.S., Beloit Collegeg M.A., University of Colorado. Mary Orr CBi0I0gyj A.B., University of Illinois. Asa Sprunger CBiologyJ A.B., Oberlin College. Science 1 945 Kathryn Sturm Qliiologyj B.l-Ed., Southern Illinois State Teachers Collegeg M.S., University of Michigan. George R. Wells CBio!0gy, Plzysiogmplzyj B.Ed., Southern Illinois State Teachers Collegeg M.S. University of Illinois. E. H. Westlund CChemi.vfryj Ph.C., B.S., M.S., Purdue University. Marygrace Hood QHome Nursing, School Nursej R.N., Decatur and Macon County Hospital School of Nursifng. Helen Murphy CClo!hing, Home Managemenlj B.S., Michigan State Normal University. Effie Theobald CFood5J B.S., MacMurray College. Home Economics W if .JB 'QUE 'Qin Q14 wit . fir . ,vff'fx?QF 1. ,f if X Science Refiective thinking and clear reason- ing are emphasized in all science classes. Almost everything man uses has come under chemical control be- fore it reaches him. Therefore, a gen- eral knowledge of the principles of chemistry is a great advantage toward solving daily problems. Pictured here is Mr. Westlund's class learning to use the analytical balance for very accu- rate measuring. lik I J 3 W: Faculty In the Spanish, French, and Latin classes, the cultural background of the country is stressed as well as language fluency. Students from Miss Larimore's French class are shown arranging the Nativity scene as a part of their study of French customs. Through these studies a better understanding and appreciation of Latin American and European peoples is developed. I THE DECANOIS Fleanor VVyne QIEngfi5lzj A.B., Mft., University of Illinois. Lois Yoder ilfnglislzj AB., James Millikin Uni- versity, M.A., Columbia University. Mary E. Carroll CSpani5lzD A.B., James Millikin Urgiversityg M.A., University of Illinois. D. May Larimore CFrenclz, Spanishj AB., MacMur- ray Collegeg MA., University of Illinois. Mary M. Mclntire CLatinj AB., MA., University of Illinois. Marie Shuck CSpani5hD A.B., Illinois Wesleyarig M.A., University of Illinois. Language 1 945 Russell Deason QPlzy.vicaf Educationb B.Etl., South- ern lllinois State Teachers Collegeg MHA, University of Missouri. Gay Kintner CPlzy.vim! Educaiionj lllinois State Normal Universityg Michigan Coaching School. Francis A. White CPhy.vira! Edumlioni B.Rtl., Illinois State Normal University. Julia Roberts CP!zy5ica! EfiIlflZfi077D lllinois State Normal University. Laura Yar ar CPhy.vical EffllCdfi07lD MA., North- g . . western University. Mavis Alpaugh LMuJicD B.S., Columbia University. Ph ' I Ed ' lt I yslca ucatlon X. J. 9 -nn-gg f-ev! if S Music Margaret Fassnacht CMuJirJ B.Mus., Knox College Rex Rees CBand, Orclzenral. 'lk 1-.a I 5 if 'QQ 4 'egg t . , -is W, i 'k . Faculty 'l'he research work done by history students usually takes them to the library where Mrs. Gansel Bennett, the librarian, aids them in selecting their reference books. The volumes in the library are selected especially for high school references, and the fiction books and magazines are likewise a select group for use in classes. THE DECANC5IS Grace Bridges Qffznerican Histofy, Histoij' of flu? finzericaxj Ph.B., University ol Chicago. Maude Blue QW01'!d Hifforyl B.Ed., Illinois State , Normal University. I,eone Iirhardt QW0rZdHis!01j'D A.B., North Central College, MA., University of Wisconsin. Flma B. Goldinger CWor!a' Hixloryj ALB., University of Pittsburgh, B.Ed., MA., Columbia Uni- versity. Gertrude O. Hill Cflnzerimn Probfmzns, lfiuzeriran Hixloryj A.B., University of Illinois, MA., Columbia University. Anna L. Hull fff77lf'7'iL'H77 Hiyloryj A.B., MA., Uni- versity of Illinois. Social Studies 1945 Paul E. LeMarr Cdfncrimn Problemsl B.Ed., Illinois State Normal Universityg M.A., University of Illinois. John Perkins QWorld Historyb B.Ed., lllinois State Normalg M.A., University of Illinois. Edna M. Robertson CWOrId Hixforyj A.B., University of Illinois. Hillis Staley Cdmerimn Probfemsj A.B., James Millikin Universityg MA., University of Illi- nois. E. E. Stearns QWorId Historyl A.B., James Millikin Universityg MA., University of Illinois. v Maude C. Meyer Cfirij B.S., James Millikin Uni- versity. Social Studies - X 1 it rl: One of the main projects of the art classes for this year is the making of murals for the Decatur and Macon County Youth Center. In this picture, unden Mrs. Maude C. Meyer's super- vision, advanced art students are drawing two of the murals to be used at the Center. ,.-40 'Q' , Ms ,nv , . Iwi I 'ii THE DECANOIS Georgia H. Fischer Qdfgebmj AB., B.S., Ohio State Universityg M.A., Columbia University. Thelma M. Franklin Cfiflgebrzzl BS., M.S., Univer- sity of Illinois. M. Cecilia Hebert CGe0mel1y, Brzfif Matfvefnatirsl B.S., M.S., University- of Illinois. Doris Hysler Cfifgebral B.Ed., Western Illinois State Teachers College. J, R. McDonald fG60WZ6f7j', Trigonometryj 'A.B., James Millikin Universityg MA., University of 6 North Carolina. . f - he 7 g har May Peters Qdfgebmj B.I2d., Illinois State Normal ' -Ax University. I i i I M I1 ' t at ematlcs -. 3 '... 1 Faculty Mathematics teaches us to think clearly and systematically by the use of inductive and deductive reasoning. The broad field of high school mathe- matics offered ranges from basic math- ematics to college algebra and trig- onometry. Here, Miss Fischer watches her advanced algebra students demon- strate the use of the slide rule. 'I V43 Margery- Prestley cG6077l6'f7j1D A.B., James Millikin Universityg MA., Columbia University. VV. K. Davis QCazbinef Makingj B.Ed., Eastern Illi- nois State Teachers College. Harry Meinert CDmffi7zgJ B.Ed., Plattville State Teachers College. K. B. VVilson QE!fclrifi!yj B.Ed., Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. C. R. VVright CMa6lzine Slzopj B.Ed., Western Illi- nois State Teachers College. Delbert L. Young CV0mfi0mz! Sheet Melafj B.Ed., Eastern Illinois State Teachers College. industrial Education Ly ' iq ia! 1, ,'fwf,i2i2,, .. ai 11 i 'f , - .frm D A3 .ilmgnnwv Mathematics Drafting, one of the vocational sub- jects taught at Decatur high school, is extremely necessary to modrn industry Every minute object must first be blue printed before it can be constructed. A great deal of our complex life de- pends upon the accuracy of our drafts- men, electricians, and engineers. - r' 5 ASS cfz:-Q-,Ji l ,., -T-L ez? 5- ' --- , gif' S+--9. ' B-1- --sf ,szk-K ' it - --as ,igx , ...e,. Q 1,---bg ' -Y '--H---f ff -as .- f- - s ,....-. ,A ,K -:V f . Ai, X , . f-- : -'- 2 , s f A .gre - F 'QT ,f N - 'N we - .1 we- L A - 'X- gst 1311.-bi. v-5.5, .-.,.,, -1 ,.. i-. w - -fe , T... X R fS2?:'Pf3 TTT Q X K .,- 5 To obtain the goals we set, we must first learn to study and probe out truths for ourselves. 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' ., f x Y , . , rg , 5, j W . , 1 W W ,VJ I , 4. . .g- 5 4,5 S A V- N , ' 'Q Am 1945 Sophomore Cfficers Max Howe, Vice-President Dean Burdick, S ergea nt-at-arms Richard Everard Sergeant-at-armx Class Paul Schumaker, S ergean!-af-arms David Kincaid, Sergea nl-at-army i Barbara McKenzie, Sergea nt-at-arms Richard Berry, President Net, A11 km C6 19 fff-lcmndry j e , 56272114 21 + Q ,K- iy iii' L was - w I :Q 'bp 'G' U .4.,,T Q. OQW'-fn ,W 1. f ,HI ETL f ' we 5 4 BILLIE AUGUSTINE PATSY BACHMAN BILL BADOREK FLORENCE BAKER JOANNE BAKER MARY BALDRIDGE DALE BANGERT BETTY BANNER DICK BARNER JOE BARNER ROBERT BARNETT BARBARA BARONE ED BASSETT .ff rffr' -4 77 DICK ALBRIGHT VIVIAN ALCORN EDWIN ALDERSON GENE ALDERSON PATSY ANDERSON BOB ANDREWS WILLIAM ANDREWS BETTY ANTRIM THE DECANOIS 1 E5 1 Qi! .65-5 .., . ? 2 'I ET Class 2 O Ti 1 '- ...L MARGARET ARMSTRONG ,:4.--- vi' if ,A . - ii...-v ,,,,,w-'YT' PHYLLIS BATEMAN SHIRLEY BAUM NANCY BEARD JEAN BECK BEVERLY BEGGS DAVID BEHNKE BETTY BEHREN Q4 'Q Nl-.SAIV 1945 -52 of 47 , ,li , f ,,..,, u,.,-1 ,Q ,.-i -- ..--l-,fs-:Ss-' BOB BELENSKI DONALD BELMAR JOAN BENNECHE JOHN BENNYHOFF DICK BERRY BARBARA BERTSCH DOROTHY BESALKE ROBERT E. BESALKE JEAN BEST lfw ,J wo -Q wgf. .. NN J: 3,...-v- i -f-Q W r 40 .Ji ' M, r S f '37 'Ia A 55 I F if ' nr 1 ,,,., Q' W- Riff? ?ZZ+.i'r Y fi' c, 'Q 3' f ' f Q ,Y 3 , I tI, 3 X If f sb ffl: PATRICIA BETTS BEULAH BILLERMAN DAVEY BINGE JOAN BLACET BARBARA BLANCHARD JOYCE BODEN SCOTT BOHON KATHLEEN BOLAND DOROTHY BORK BETTY BOWMAN BARBARA BRADEN BENNETT BRADLEY FLORENCE BRADY VIRGINIA BRADY EYTHEL BRANDENBURG JOAN BREDAR PHYLLIS BRIDGEWATER CHARLOTTE BROWN HAROLD BROWN JOAN BROWN ,. .ll ' ., . I ,nw ROBERT CARR CHARLES CARTER GERALDINE CAUDILL JACK CASTELL BETTY CHEELEY DORIS CHERRY GEORGE CHILIGIRIS JACK CLAXTON NORMA COBB BETTY COCHRAN DON COLBERT LUCILLE COLE FAYE CONDER DICK CONNER HARRIET CONNER SHIRLEY JO COMER MARIAN COOK JOE COOPER BETTY COPE GEORGIANN COREY THE DECANOIS I nos Buck ' ELAINE EUCKLEY I 'P 3' II T A DEAN IIURDICK lug' I GERALD BUBGE V XE -A EDITH BURGESS I BILL BURNS Joy ANN BURNS ,, JAMES BURTON JAMES suns '- I iv JIMMY BUTTS I PATRICIA aurrz I ED CAI-IILL + ,I I JULIA CAMERER V . w .1 53, II I - '5 A BETTY CAMPBELL I I ' I ,gg I I 43 I HAROLD CAMPBELL RQ . Z VL' K It ,. r . ., .I , I I WILLIAM CAMPBELL I If f 'ff I I JOE CARMACK I 1, , .H ,. , ,, .Iwo ' I, 1, f if -A ' ,nf- T fx I 'A Jr --JI J ' M459 A Q ,R O 7. lil wat' J, Q ff' 'V . pf ,Av I .4 A J fp' AW...-4.W 1 I- II -E A, AI . wx 4, I f kj WY '7 zw I' ,R I- . RPA I 'A 'K' Y ll I S V fJ..':n ,ttf as If-,. I I I D W -'91 'IX-3' , ' 9-' :L I r 3 X I - RA ,Qi 5 I :H V Ag. I A Q - f f. - A i AC'RI I I I Ri .VW nf? 'Y' Iv' gn mul! . 7'x-A' K . 1 945 IRENE COTTON CARMEN COX ERMA COY EUNICE CRABTREE SHIRLEY CRAWLEY DONALD CREEK MARILYN CROPPER CARL CROSBY JOAN CROSS DIANE CRUM OPAL CUMMINS ALICE CURRY BARBARA CURTIS CARLYLE DAME RICHARD DANIELS MARILYN DAVIS SHIRLEY DAVIS VIRGINIA DAVIS .ix , ,,. f ,, I Inu - Bi- I fs: I I 1 Q ' ' s 49.52 . .4 13' fy' 4 5, 'ur 'Y' '59 ' ILT A FW 'Iii ..,, Af' ' , 35, -' Q' f-'Qi x I I I Ai Sophomore Class M Av wp-v-59.0, ,. ww. ' nf' 1 I IV' 4 VF'?gfs','5 ik 213149, 639' 'AF' .,,A 4 it V f 1 , 1 Mo at QI 354 Q I I if .gang 5- 1 - WA.. 5 M -, ,M n ,, ,I aa- I 98 ' rg' 1 Vw I I 73 J '73 W1 ' ali ..--1 ' f Q' F Q '5 H . X.- Q :P X fab. 2' sv 4' mai' :ri , ,,,, , by 5 l,,:.. . qt? ff' LI' ' iff? I .3 , ,jvj6jg5:' . , A 3Y,23f 41 NANCY DEETZ BETTY DE VORE JEANNINE DICKERSON JOAN DICKERSON SHIRLEY DICKSON HORACE DILLINGER WINONA DILLINGER BETTY Y. DILLMAN DONALD DISNEY JOYCE DOBSON NORMA DOBSON MARY DODSON ROBERT DOSS CHARLES DRATWICK PAUL DULANEY THOMAS DUNCAN DEAN DURBIN HAROLD DURCHOLZ VICTOR DURCHOLZ RAYMOND DYE f 'Q ,jr I , 'ln!3 on J 1 . It .r 4' ,Q 4 Nix , , -. 2.9 Q .4 , fd' 2 ,V .52 ,I CHARLES FIFER NORMA FINFROCK BETTY FINK BETTIE ANN FLINN BETTY FLOYD THELMA FRAHLMAN MARIAN FREED NANCY FREELAND GENEVIEVE FUCHRE FREDDIE FURNISH FRED GAFFRON DON GALKA ERMA GARVIN ARDELLA GENTRY BRUCE GILBERT BETTY GILLMAR MARTHA GISINGER BETTY GLASCO CAROL GNECKOW LOIS GODWIN DAVID GOODMAN JOHN GOODWIN Q' . yu. 'Y M F QT: W1 I I ' ' 41 I .- gf, n t, '- will if . 1 E, 1 A A .. X .nav Q 1 . ,.,. , , . ffl Y I ' A Tx LAX I I ' V, I 1' I rw A '- iii VK Q J R 4 Y Sophomore Class THE DECANOIS WINIFRED EASTHAM BILL EATON BILL EICHENAUER SHIRLEY EKISS HELEN ELAM RICHARD D. ELAM RUTH ELSTON LOIS ELY MARJORIE EMMONS LOUISE ENGLAND RAYMOND ENGLE SHIRLEY ENTLER DICK EVERARD PATRICIA FARRELL JERRY FENTON DON FERGUSON DICK FERRE SHIRLEY FIELD .,,, M XI H' - ' 'A I I A I . A inf I 4 I if f 5'-.al .If ' Y A If www I I is 5 I . I I i i I . we 1945 JOAN GRACE ANNALEE GRAY . VONNA GRAY AMANDA GREANIAS X' ,Q A + .-. c '29 GARY GRAY QM 5 if . 4 I I . f 1 GEORGE GREANIAS FLJENCE GREEN JACKIE GREEN HAROLD GRIDER BILL GRIFFIN DOROTHY GRIFFITH EILEEN GUERNSEY LULA MAE GUFFEY BARBARA GUNTER JOE GUSTIN EDDIE HAHN WANDA HALE BILL C. HALL mi sw fax , , 1 1 .allw Mu , I ... ,A fwfr- 1' 37, ,vp so ik 'IE' M e .K W. YV!! ,A .,, A .4-,K 1 v. I W J , 1 , 4 ,H ,A in 5 .mfxf f Y 4 ,..., rr,--I V- ' : I r ev Qu X In Ik -af 'fa' X I gif' -or , wh I SOPIIOITIOFC Class g . A 5 M1 'ua f I, W3 9? 43, 2 it xi ff 1 'mul '63 I '35 I, A 4. 3 -J 'HSI' f - I 9 I , . 9' f i ,til 1' K7 MARJORIE HALL NANCY HALL WAYNE HALL GILBERT HALLIBURTON ARLENE HAMILTON JERRY HANSON LAVERN HARMON ROBERT HARRINGTON BETTY L. HARRIS ROGER HARRIS MARGARET HATHAWAY HARRIET HAUSER JOANN HAWKINS ELIZABETH HAYES BILL HAYS JAMES HAZELRIGG JACKIE HAZENFIELD BILL HEISE JOYCE HERSH MARTHA HETTINGER SHIRLEY HEYDUCK JOAN HIGGINS Ag -.v. B WD -an , an-1' t . ff' .J ' T 1 if f ' J I .I I wr -8 Ai RAMONA JACKSON BETTY JANE JAMES GEORGE JEFFREY ALICE JENDRY BARBARA ANN JOHNSON csv- JACK JOHNSON BILLIE JOAN JONES BEVERLY KALINOSKI ' I RUTH KARLOSKI DICK KEELER -V, .1 KW' Sophomore CIass THE DECANOIS DICK Hnc HCOCK JoHN HIGHLEY PEGGY HILDEBRAND BOB HILL JEAN HODGE JACK HOLT BOB HOPKINS PHYLLIS HOPKINS BETTY HUBBARD DUANE HUDSON NORMA HUDSON BARBARA HUGHES JACKIE HUTCHENS LLOYD IRISH DOROTHY JACKSON T5 ,Aga -al ...M- 'c .sg Ay , I ' ' . .1 4 1 , .f f , fr S1 -JK ff? M ,, 'V ,a TZ . 7,1 9 , ,pf 4' I J 2- 35---0 ff Av' I I A v ! 3 i 3? A , ,ff I' G' .w CAROLYN Ken. A ARLENE KEIMER Rf: AM? DOROTHY JEANE KELLAMS ,, 4 ' ...' 'R'-tv' ' ' BARBARA RELLINGTON , , Boa KERWIN BETTY KIBLER NORMA me DAVID KINCAID 6'1- EVELYN KING ' BETTY KINGERY f JM' 1237 1 945 CAROLYN KLITZING PHILLIP KNIGHT ELIZABETH KOSSIECK VIRGINIA KRAABEL DORIS KROHN VIRGINIA LAFFERTY BILLIE LATHROP ROBERT LAWRENCE ARLENE LEE DAVEY LEE MARTHA LEECH DELORES LEIGH DICK LEWIS CATHERINE LIVINGSTON RICHARD LOCKMILLER ff '9 ftw ......, K-f .f . .. 2, f of I y . 4 8.2 . V 5' PQI' 'Wk 1-... my I wr . 'Q' fr? .',,,,w-4' 'oo' Sophomore Class -ef I 'Uv 99' W. -G1 -My I W 9 yr 'JD' 'S PAT LOFY BETTY LOGGANS SANDRA LUKEY KATHRYN LYONS ELEANOR MC CAULEY JIM MC CLINTICK HARRIET MC DANIEL SHIRLEY MC DONALD RALPH MC LAUGHLIN JACKIE MC NICHOL GLORIA MANIAN ESTHER MANNING DELORES MARTIN SHIRLEY MASTERS DARLENE MATTCHEN PATTY MATTCHEN MARY HELEN MAXWELL DORIS MERRY BARBARA MILLER JOYCE MILLS 0 A E MARILYN MORTHLAND ALTA MOWRY SHIRLEY MOYER EDDIE MULLINS JOAN MURPHY BARBARA MYERS CAROLYN MYERS HUGH MYERS ROBERT NEELEY BOB NEWBURN FLORENCE NICHOLS SUZANNE NICHOLS BONITA NOLTE ERNEST W. NOVACK BETTY NOWLIN DONALD OHDELL JOHN ODOM SAM OLLESH WILLIAM OLIVE DUNCAN OIMARA M bv NS I fa . ff: ' A I wie!!! I 'J' M Nwtrf Q In 1 V7 f THE DECANOIS MARY MILLS NANCY MILLS PAT MILLS MARIANNE MILNES KENNETH MINTON BARBARA MONTGOMERY MARGARET MONTGOMERY CAROLYN MOODY BILL MOON DARLENE MOORE JOYCE MOORE JOAN MORENZ EMMA LOU MORRIS JOYCE MORRISON PATRICIA MORRISON .4-gi , if .gg 1? 3 , M ff , L E ,K :Sp fi 3 Mg I 3 A, N 1 , ' .Za-V AF f 'Z F., A fwx 955: if 0 ,-'M M, Q ul T: .ug ZA 'xr 5 . , L+ A f V-0 I I... .s I E 3, V 6 .Q I V A - ' ' 1945L RICHARD O NEILL NANCY OTT MARILYN OWENS ROBERT OWENS VIRGIL OWENS JOSEPH PAGE NOVETTA PARISH JESSIE PARKER MELVIN PARKER SHIRLEY PARKER WARREN PARRISH MAX PARTON ELIZABETH PATTERSON HELEN PAYNE DICK PEACOCK SHIRLEY PECK A ' af 1,3 oi gn ... 4... 4 E R A W 1 5 -Q.-nv' s Hx if ,R RE 'fu I 5 ' 7 E f' Q ,X Q ig f .f SQPITOMOTC Class Z., A ,-LAND! if Q 7? 'J VR Af Boa PENSINGER wg, -8- f JAMES PETERSON , A I MARTHA PERRY 4, A , i x L , ' I FRANCES PERSHINA 7 A ,A , 5. 1 - E 1 ' ' FRANK PERSHINA s V7 DELORES PERSONETTE EVA PHARIS W7 GERRY PHILLIPS PAT PHILLIPS LENORE PIANKA . '?1:g' ' f x vp ' f 1 121: , BILL PICKETI' MARY ANN PIER LEWIS PIETY ALMA PING MARY LOU PLUNK ,nn Lvl 'Q fo fa ROBERT POE LA VON PONEWASH I-5 f NORMAN POOLE '43 MYRTLE ROSE POPE JACK POTTER ,,,,..1 ,- Ya' 'z 'K 5' i' 7'1 M' fa. I 2 i v lim s X 'ij' 3 J, ,f f QW I vw' Z. Av. DARLA REXRO AT BEULAH RHODES PAULINE RICH ROBERTA RIDLEN NANCY RILEY PAT RITTENHOUSE SHIRLEY ROBB VIRGINIA ROBINSON BILL ROSE ELAINE ROSENBERG IRVING ROSENBERG DELFINO RUFFINI MARIE RUND JEAN RUSSELL FAYE RUTHERFORD RICHARD RYAN FRANK RYERSON SAM RYERSON DOROTHY SAMS NORMA SANNER 'bg ... I . W If 4... ' . I V I ' ,fl I ' fr ' 'Q f III-wi fi Sophomore Class A ' , THE DECANOIS ROBERTA POTTS DON POWELL NORA POWERS SHIRLEY PRITTS DOROTHALYNE PROPST JOANNE OUILLEN PATRICIA OUILLEN PATSY RAGSDALE JEANNE RAINEY INA REAVIS GLORIA REEL CHARLES REEVES SHIRLEY RENFRO JEANNE RENOWDEN VERNEAL RENTFRO .4- 'Za I JP' 9' -lil' --sr - 4 I 5 ff' I ' 'T' JE A - I 3 I l In . f' I , , ' I f 4 -3:9 ' 1 r 'n VU' fi mai 'TGI' 'hc ' 1945 BETTY LOU SARVER DON SCHARF RICHARD SCHAUB 'MARVIN SCHLOSSER JACKIE SCHULTE BONNIE SCHULTZ PAUL SCHUMACHER CHARLENE SCHWARTZ BETTY JEAN SEA NORMA SECREST DELORES SE IDELL MARY SEVERNS GLEASON SHAFFER BARBARA SHANKS DARLENE SHEETS 1 I I I A T f 2' if 'E 1 L 723- 2. , W, T , 4 45 .3 I' L.. 'ff ff, gg SIT B B I I ' A Q . AM, B A I I7 'Q T' hump' , '-05' A: Q . '-:gym :-44,151 I' 'wuiff I A . 9,5 ,QV '3' A ' , xx : 1 QfZ I ' 2: -,pl VL. f f,...'-'::::::-- - D Lx f EI Sophomore CIass ,ff , 9 T'fW 1 V ' A '- X , Wx! 1, 3 ff' , .uf I v'fI'I , 4 .lg QV, V .. : :ia A 7231 XR 2 T fri NORMA SHEPAN EVA SHERIDAN MELVIN SHORT LEON SHOTTON ORVAL SHUM ATE GEORGE SIMPSON ,SHIRLEY SKIDMO RE BILL SMITH EILEEN SMITH NORMA JEAN SMITH BARBARA SNEDEKER MARILYN SNYDER GLENNA SOBER RUTH ANN SOULES JEANNINE SPANGLER ROBERT SPELBRING SHIRLEY STAAB ED STIVERS JEANNINE STONE NORMA STONE 1? PHYLLIS THOMPSON EDWARD THORPE RICHARD TORRENCE BETTY TRAVER HUGH TRIMBY NORMA LEE TURNER NORMAN UHLER KENNETH VANDERVOORT MARSHALL VAN FLEET BILL VAN METER DORIS WALKER ROBERT VANNIER BARBARA VAN OPPEN PATRICIA VOGT JOHN WAGNER HAVEN WALKER JOAN WALKER NANCY WALKER ALLEN WALTERS BONNIE WALTERS i 'iv 2 If Sophomore CIass THE DECANOIS MARGARET STRAHLE E. K. STRATTON ANNABELL STURGEON ROBERTA SUMMERS JEAN SUSIN JANE SUTHERD BEVERLY SWAIN RANDALL SWAIN GLENN SWEGLES SHIRLEY SWIFT ALTA JEAN SYFERT LOIS TAYLOR BETTY TERNEUS HAROLD TESCHNER BILL THOMAS -may -11 3 M- ! . 3 s a 2 I ' ' 'fm M gt , , Q I. , zz Auxz Q E V. x I I . I A S I I Q ' 'I , I Li f. e '- I ' V 2' WM' dd I Q., yy x I X 1-'bs f-Kfl 1945 JACQUELINE WARE WILMAJEAN WASSON BETTY WATTERS JACOUELINE WATTS CHARLOTTE WEAVER ELEANOR WEAVER GERTRUDE WEAVER JANET WEBER MARGARET WEBER DARREL WEDDLE HELENE WEILL BETTY JEAN WELCH ALBERT WELKER LILA JEAN WHENNEN EARNESTINE WHITESIDE Uh! A, 4. I I' , K. X ' ' , A - , ' w 1 , N ,,,,ff I ,'- if . I fb I A f 5 A 4 SW f S M V , 3, W4 -Mel ' A , 1 -ii, FZ ? -' ,lpwy-f... rw mosh fm? Sophomore CIass 257' Hz 1 WW was f .sf '2.-.5 I 2: 1 A , fra. . ,,,, N A Q 39 I it f 1 I ' ' ' I I I ,ff 1 1 I fy 'wtf' 1, .B E S ,ww-xv IA iq, z V ' -f y . 2' MW A ,I ALTA RUTH WHITNEY CLINTON WHITROCK LUCILLE WICHARD DELORES WIKOWSKY NORMA WILKINSON DEAN WILLIAMS DORINE WILLIAMS EDITH WILLIAMS PEGGY WILLIAMS ROBERT WILLIAMS DANIEL WISE BILL WITT JACK WOLFINGTON LOREN WOMACK PHYLLIS WOOLEN sos wvus NORMA wires MARY YEAGER Berry Younssn FREDERICA zsu.ERs YJ - f -r 1 MI -Vr Q 1 ,,, Mm i 11 ,.- lgi ' is 3 -ilk -' -' ' ' f i rf 4 '-Si... ,1-' --.:-.is..f- 4.1.5. . .-4 i ' : ' va - - -is E- ,Y ,.-, ,.,.- .'T' 1 ' ,, -is? ,f d . '-T , The second step is putting to use what we are learn ing. We learn to work as a group. X' F. Q 'XJHIHQW - Q 5 s E Y L4 Y S ka ,, E3 K Us uf S xx. E 5 E 52 w I 1945 xx, ' 3.1 Class ,www 1 946 Bob Neuendorf, Jack Ward Vim-President President Junior Class Cfficers R013 - Y-005' r .9 err -D.a'VX6 Treasufg ff!-c,a,2!saH0yt, Secretary- I-affirm THE DECANOIS I I 1 I 1 , . SARAH ADAMS , Q , A f . ED QLSS- , H,-gill-+,x 1 ff? J ANDRES ji-Jag? Q El A R+ ' ALBERT APPENZELLER '- 1--' ' ., , 35' I -A--A A1 .A. sf . i1f:,'g1..:,.. AE 1 F fn .5 mhz A , CONNIE ARMSEY -M ? 3 ff JOHN ARMSTRONG 1 W ..,., 2- f CHARLES Asc:-:AUER ,A Ig ' if Q Q' I V ' -':.:, 3' I 'U 'Y 1-T:-4 E -'R-fii: ' -f 'S BEVERLY AUGUSTINE MARILYN AULABAUGH MONA AVIS BILL BACKSTEIN DAN BANNER RICHARD BARGER BARBARA LOU BARNES BILL BARNETT PHYLLIS BARNETT DELORES BARTER SUZANNE BASS SHIRLEY BATES PHILLIP BATSON BERET JANE BAUMGARTEN DELORES BEALS IMOGENE BEARD 04? JEAN ASHEMOS DOLORES ASKEW MARTHA AUER sign? I A Q . ,., 4 ,fly ':' 4 f I If W,-tg Mg'-A ,. rfxx 2 , 1 -JY , 'l'711 f vm fs-C ,ww C? ,, , ,ff I 1 I -. I 1 4' Q 'iii' ., .. ' ..... ., A A wif, X it . ...V 529' 4 I. I f 'fjafa 'FUI' X W w 41 .LTA , 5 ,ef ,- P 1 Y I-a-I fr 3 A '1 -2 -2 4 5 35 'S ,I 4 Q '1 Q -ZT- 1945 A MOLLIE BENCE F Q -3 sos BERGSTROM A AJ 'I A EDWARD BESALRE L' 'C-5 F ,, fy? X L, O Joyce Bess IMA BINGE Y., asm BLACK -:E-15? ' Z.,-. fi. ..f'-' LT ff-5-'fr -,J , ,-qs. ROBERT BLOOMQUIST BEVERLY BLILER EUG ENE BORDERS - 4, 1 .,,l,,,' K 'wr' vi ,, ff 'f It V ' jh ,,f-WY 1 I MARY LOU BRADEN ELEANOR BRICKER GEORGE BRIDWELL TOM BRINKOETTER GLORIA BROOKS MARILYN BROWN WILMA BRONSON DAVID suck VERA suckusv -an f '23, .D ' Q ij EDNA auruak Jax D-4. A Rosen aunolcx , Roaem suneerr at Y 'ZF K I Y 8 'Q y Af A 'B Af il, MARY LUCILLE BURNS JUANITA BUSSEN FRANK BYERS BE'I'I'Y CANADAY lk A Z, ,: , ' 4 f f A AX I ,, :fa f 1 ,G L I, I I I gl J A NE C ROC KER LYNN CROSS MARGERY CUSHMAN AILEEN DANNEWITZ BETTY DAPPERT BETTY DARLING JOHN DAVERN BYRD DAVIS DONNA DAY LOUELLEN DAY PAUL DE FRATES DOROTHY DELLERT JANE DICKSON JIM DIXSON JAMES DODSON IRVIN DONER 'few A A, . ,Af QJAJFHW + :w,.- . R M, .,., rr ai. '13 Q -9' , f ' , Y A I T5 if fiiig f f T-', Q J ' Cl Ul'lIOl' GSS ,i , , ,ff LR xl . -A I 1 II-IE DIgcANoIs WILLIAM II. CANNON EMILY CARRIER FREDA CARTER BARBARA CLARK JEAN CLARK LEWIS W. CLARK AUDREY CLEM BEN COCHRAN FRANCY COHN CECIL COLEMAN RAMON CONLEY RAY CONLIN JOSEPH CONNORS ROSEMARY CRAIG BONNIE CRAIG I V Y gi, L, I., , , VV .t K X 1 , QQ. , ., ,,,, ,- ,, - 1 VS A., 2' ., ...,,. I. i ' f ,- 4-1 ' fe m R A s g 045 1 ' ifxww I 255 I s 1 - ,sw jf , , A A I f' AV' , Liv .5 ' W., .,.A R rf Q 4 . T N .Q A ,J RWM ' 1:95 ' A5 Ti? , if ' l' A If 'F f 5 I , - li N hl cqvxf, - 5,4 3 , A . , M ,gms -- ' , at F-R' Q - ? . 2 Lx , Q . A - ' ' A WW it, ', w ' . iff 2 ' ' I I I 1 945 BETTY DONNELL QW ni? LILA DOOLEN I BUDDY DOYLE JACOUELINE DRESBACK .. KENNETH DUNKER , 8 v .Av LISLE ELLIS BILL EDWARDS LEONARD EDWARDS A A , t ,,, PAT EDWARDS ' ' 'ff I JOHN ELLIS A A 'RRR L 4 A I f' x I5 Q' ff JACK ERICKSON V 'W BETTY ERLENBUSI-I ,M 7 - BARBARA ERWIN , 4, W BARBARA I-IALL INA FACKLER ,A my I 'S GB if if A I I I Junior Class 'V' CECILIA FAGAN DONALD FALK CARL FARMER CAROLYN FARRELL 5 FREDA FEDERMAN ALICE FERRY JACK FICKER BEVERLY FINNEGAN I, QI 'L-EI I MAXINE FISH GEORGIA FLANNIGAN I MARILYN FLEsI-IER WILLIAM FLORA 4' B 1 'S GARY FLORIAN WILLIAM FLOYD ' CHARLENE FOLK ff LELAND FRAZIER , I I 'I ,I 1 ' mm, ' X 1 P? Q - ' s, , Fx If ,, I. . f If? Q gf Ly. iff 1.-L ,lik gf t, ,..1'..', . W' '.' .IW T. . 'q -f vs .-'s ' ' - - - ,. . , . -, 5 1 f- . . . ,- JN , I px v 'gf' '--J' .- 1 .-. - . - 4. .2 ...X 3'-' A 3 Hui'- 4 2 ff I nf 'Y' H- er: mf F fhfxz' . - s34f,zfk,f' 'vu I 2' 3 X, , 1' f I I: T N ,gy I P' Q 311.5 I ,--. 1 'UI 1 1 , .Iunior CIass ' If Roseau Gl.osssR 2 ' . I V ADA csLoveR fg f ' , ' sem GODWIN V- -V , . T A MARY Gonwm 'Qi -,-. ' L 'V Y I I uf f his WILMA GOLDMAN :fl A 1 A JUNE GREEN WANDA GRIFFITH CHARLES GROO WILLIAM GROSS ROBERT GUYNN 13 ', . 'Ii-fi , -5 f? THE DECANOIS NED FREEMAN ROSE FRIEND RICHARD FRUSHOUR LOUIS FRYE RAYMOND FRYMAN MARY ALICE FUNKHOUSER ROSEMARY GAHWILER SHEILA GALVIN FRED GALKA MARY GAMMEL BEVERLY GEBHART HERSCHEL GERMAN JAMES GHARST DAVID GIBBS MARILYN GIESEKE MARY ANN HABENICHT BARBARA HACKMAN DELORIS HADLEY NORMA JEAN HALE GEORGEANN HALL In .1 ,491 W 3 'HK 1 5 Fr iff 'M ,,, - '. 3 1 75 , fI., I .: gg me JI, -sl : wif ,A ,' V 1 f- 4-, if M4 NORMA .IEAN HALL BOB HANNA KATHERINE HARRIS KENNETH HARRISON BEVERLY HARTZELL 941- 1 945 DOROTHY HAYES NANCY HAYES W A BARBARA HAYNES wwf ' son HAZENEIELD MARY HEsENsrREn vERoNlcA HEILAND ' ,I ' R MARTHA HEINLE 6' SUE HENDERSON ff' .if cARoLYN HENDRIX 6Q'3 ' I ANNEUA HESS X gf' F 152 BILL HEYDUCK , vu: ' ' .Af ., .wf 1 , .61 -vol. ff V A 3 fx 'T' ' 4, Zz'V 1. J 'J ,AN A rg 'Ju' N IJ' if ii,-A ' la A ROSE MARY HILL 'R w CHARLENE HIPPARD ,,,. A UDELL HOFT it ' JEANNE HOFFMAN E4 A J ' CI UHIOI' BSS 5 z , I WW- ., 1 5 M f. 'Z 1 , I Vr,: V -: If NK - A Af 1' g ,,' ' , f Il? , J M Y YN fn? -fr , Q he . f L A3 44 I I H Iv- ' . awww .5 if ,'ff..!: ?M:f, , . . ff v Sli fu ' ,, 1 ,. + ,xl f ' 7' ,fw- 'fl 'M ,- -55, ,. 9A.2f ,JL I 1 J ' I .E , ,iv E M, ,e I jg ,1 IMOGENE HOLLEY WOODROW HOOD THOMAS HOSTETLER BOB HOYT GERTRUDE HUBBELL WILLIAM HUFF ROBERT HUGHES HELEN HUMPHREY JANETT IMEL ARTHUR JANES JIM JEFFERS HELEN JENDRY RUTH JESCHAWITZ OLIVE JEWELL BILLY JOHNSON JACK L. JOHNSON MARTHA JOHNSON CARLENE JONES JAMES D. JONES JOHN JONES 'si' 4 ,'8'iP ggi? . X in ny -3- CHRISTINE LAWLESS BETTY LAWRENCE JACK LEANDER CAROLYN LICHTENBERGER' BONNIE LIMING BILL LINDSTEN BEULAH LINGENFELTER I 3 Ms, 3 Junior Class ,asf THE DECANOIS MARGARET JONES PHYLLIS JONES ROBERT L. JONES WILMA DEAN JONES MARY HELEN JORDAN HELEN LOUISE JOYNT CARL KAUFMAN ELAINE KEATING IMOGENE KEMNITZ ROEERIHRENNI-jo? DOROTHEA KOONS FLORENCE KOSLOFSKI ELMER KOSTENSKI JEANNE KNAUBER SHIRLEY LANHAM V? s 'E Vu CHARLOTTE LINGENFELTER If JEAN LOETTERLE C. H. LOGAN LA RUE MAGILL JUANITA MANIS DOROTHY MANSHOLT LUCILLE MARKHAM TOM MARTIN DONNA MAXWELL JERRIE MAYES NORMA JEAN MAY ANNETTA MC ADAMS ROBERT MC CRARY R I ,. i wg is , Aw' I I A ssss 0 I 1945 JOHN MC EVOY ' - , ' RICHARD Mc GINNIS I If IW I w ,ra ,V rv If I 5 , , , - LINNA Mc KITIRICK 5 if I, 2 ,ga A BEVERLY MC MILLAN , ' I , . I MARY MC VEY fy I Q' ff 1 R I.. fi .ff I ,E ... 4.4: SHIRLEY MEECE 1 I J- LYNN MEISENHELTER i CHRISTINA MENTIS . SHIRLEY MERRIss n BILL MERRITT 'ir M A J fy 14 we My gl II, SHIRLEY MERRITT DAN MESSMAN CAROL MILLER JACKIE MILLER KENNETH MILLER .Iunior CIass Q: -A Y fy? 4 Y . ' ,I I1 x,,.,, pi' I ZA' I A my G.. v iv , A It Z f - 7 4,2 I I K: If - ' E. .1 .,,, -. , ' Q I. , E f ' A IE: .Q I , I 4 Q7 if AE mm- J I .,.,, yy I 5 1 ,Aw Eb ' ' . U ' I f L . ei I A A I I fi 7 lla! M ,U Q: vw 'Q A Wh , I 'Fw 'N ap' ' I, 5:-ww I-.,.' ' f Rf If If 'CTS' MARIE MILLER PATTY MILLER ROBERT W. MILLER CORWIN MINICK DELMAR MOODY BILL MOORE IOLA MOORE BARBARA MORTON DON MORTWEET JOHN MYERS LETTIE NAT1' RICHARD NASH BOB NEUENDORF ELLEN NEWLIN MARY MARGARET NICHOLS JAMES NORMAN MERLIN o' DELL JEAN ORAHOOD DOROTHEA oseooo JEANNE ons ' 1 'L ,' s gk I C' 1C T 'C' ' db , .5 M 'I.2E. V 'f I , Q f ww , g :C Q1 'I , iii I I- . 1 3? w 3 J I P lk., If Q , a Q J N I 1 L x c Q - ,, 7 A ff A e J i ir 1, I fx-16 S .. :i9liix'Wi RUSSELL PRICE FRANCES PRYCE BETTY PUNDT GUYNETH PURDUE BEULAH RAMBO BETTY RAMBO BOB RAUSCHEK BARBARA JEAN RAY BARBARA REAM JACQUELINE REDDING LARRY REDMON LES REIDLINGER BOB RENDFELD ROBERT RENKEN JO ANN RHODES RUTH RICE MAURICE RICHARDSON RUTH RICHARDSON BETTY ROBB BOB ROBERTS Junior Class X, ,C -- THE DECANOIS STELLA OUTON ROBERTA OWENS PHYLLIS OVERMAN RUTH PATRICK RODNEY PARKISON JOANNE PATTERSON JACK PAYTON MARGIE PETERS MARTHA PFEIFER ROBERT PFILE NORMA PINKLEY JOYCE POOLE VIOLA PORTER JEAN POWELL CONNIE PLUMMER Q 3 I ffx f X ta 2.1 ij x If ef Af if?-'f g3,f wsgil., .J .l 3 Q, , I V Jffwl' ' I FW A wr 9 up H :iff 7: -, ,.., I ' K f ,..',, f Max .51 W 553 I 193' ' 1 A Q: P.. ':.. ' I ' 1945 JEANNE ROBINSON DAVID ROOS RAMONA ROSS JERRY ROTENBERG SHIRLEY ROTENBERRY MARILYN RUSK BETTY SABLOTNY JOHN SANDERS ARTHUR SAPPINGTON BETTY SCHEIBLY MARY SCHERER KENNY SCHROEDER DOROTHY SCHAUB BARBARA SCHULTE BARBARA SEITZ ,Cl- it N ffl fum' 9 B-3 ww 139 jg 1 wk -3' IWW an w Y M., 3 gif I H al , , , W 1 -r-gr, Junior Class CARYL SEITZ M CARYLYN senz ff! , , .v HILDA SHAFFER f f - ' PAT SHEAHAN E I ' ' X 1 A Yi Qu-M 1 In if I I 1.3 3 , .Z af, 4 , -Q! 1,11 if is :ax ,W .J 'Z 'uf ,M ..... ,V-, SHIRLEY SHERMAN MARTHA JEANNE SHIELDS JOAN SIBURT MARILYN SMART THEORA SMART BETTY J. SMITH DAVID SMITH PAT SMITH THOMAS SMITH ELSIE SMYERS ' PAUL SNEDEKER KEITH SNELSON CECIL SNOW DONALD SNYDER MARTHA SOFFAS DORIS SPENCER fl, X131 .v 'RR 3? ' x'-, , DON TARVIN NORMA TAYLOR ANN TEMPLE RICHARD TEMPLETON LOREN THOMAS MARION THOMAS DON TRIMMER PHILLIP TROUTMAN DELLA TOLLIVER PAULINE TOLSON BILL TOMLINSON EARL H. TRAUGHBER VIRGINIA TREMPEL GENEVA TRUEBE MARY TRUEBLOOD TOM TRUEBLOOD KATHLEEN TURNER DEWITT TUTTLE JANICE UNTI FRANCES VALLAS 60 I M 1,1 5 5 X 3 ',.QyfA .5 y 'FF' W -V . fn'-E .ai ' A X M M xx A 'PG' KV Junior Class THE DECANOIS JOAN SPIRES BOB STAUBER KENNETH STEELE BARBARA STEVENS KEITH STEWART MARY STOLLEY WAYNE STOREY BETTY LOU STOUNE TOM STOUTENBOROUGH MARY STRATMAN MARTIN STRATMAN JULIA STROCHER TWILA STROCHER MARGARET STUART DON SUHOMSKI rv? 1 945 ROBERT WADDELL MARYBEE WALKER WILDA WALKER HOWARD WALLACE PAUL WALLISA LOUIS WALTENS MARGERY WALTERS MARILYN WAMSLEY JACK WARD IONA WARE MARGERY ANN WASHBURN CAROLYN WATKINS MADELINE WATTS RICHARD WATTS BERNARD WEAKLY 2:- ,am , 1 117: 1 1, ,K 3 x '. , wi Junior Class I Fw ' 9-99 y , 10: its 'vii +3 f f 'sm f AT I 5151 ,. ,y I -5 I ,Q r I I 3 31 3' ' I - N , . ' n,, V ., 5 K2 ,J '.-1' .-J'7'Ag1,t. ,- V 'vi-,ffif f WY JIM WEBER JOAN WEILEPP DON WELLS LOUIS WESTFALL JANET WESTLUND ELOISE WHEELER nik ,inf 49 'ix fb dd A I' 2 .Q mv- 514' v I, ,f.,, f I I .fffzz CHARLOTTE WHITE MAXINE WHITESIDE ROBERT WHITESIDE MARTHA WHITFIELD MAXINE WHITSON BEVERLY WINGATE VIRGINIA WILLIAMS WALLACE WILLIAMS EDWARD WOARE LELAND WOCHNER EARL WOOD ELEANOR WOOD RICHARD WYCKOFF LENA ZANDONAI f V Q N- - 1, -V - L ' 3 2-.1-3-'ti T 7 - g fx T If-J' - '-X Q.:-h -3:1-K T, 4 -T SQL..-7 . i-'54 ,fi 'hi .41 - I Pe I I - X , A ' T' --k i1- , ' ii f , i - l.. T -Q , , V .. L- Y Y e e e Q' -Q i 5 Ji The stages having be pleted w en'succes F , e now ris first two s ully com- e to accept ne and become I w responsi eaders. bilities A299 'I A um! cl r, Kar P21 f 5? ' ,C -e ij E. iw 4. 5 .fl 1: Ri 4., , ,jig . w 1 ' X, ,A 01' ,Lf X 1 I , , R T, 1 ' J 1 Y' .L f L , ',, 5g x 5, , Ji 7-. S F . o L +1 ,,. , v . .,. 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Y' 4 -, 5' I v , 1 .-,J , A x Nw.- , ' , , o ,,Q,f.: 1 w x :L , , lx, A A , 'fi'- Q, '- , ..1 'ij' J, .- , 'M 7 'i , . kk. J , v , ,, N 1, ,- ..1 ,,,fl' ,f1,,.y .'.-' 4' I-, f,,+-v.,,,1 '-, N ,wfx ,. ,.,,.,,.f..q,.4-, ..,,! 1 V, ,,,-. ,, ,, ,Q , A-u-: ' A 1945 ltr? Wt-, 'Kal ., i- 9 -fi 9' in 0.4, , George Schmink, Presizknl James Eckman, V i ce-Pres iden! Betty Bronson, S ecremry Patricia I-Iuss, Treasurer Richard Ferry, Pozrliamentariarz Don Shields, Sergea nt-at-armx john Carter, S ergeant-at-arms f .-A 'ee' -lkwf S ,, .4 lu V , 4 tf, 'ff' 1 'qu ,f t. a..,. ,gg ' 4 Q Q .Ar r. . 'I iw.-5 ,t - 19.1.-'-.1 -it. ' 1 if . 5' ,' N ... , .,, af J ,fp I .f J' ,y!'47 J ,IT 44 ,Zi .' . Qi' fi' 4' riff, ' V' - i -, A aitayfwi 'gf 9 6 sm..,,.A ., .,, .N 1,n,,',, , 3, C Midyear km Senior Cfficers '53 5 ff Q, 3 ..f Bierer, Jeanne: You know I always say what I think. Allegheny High '43, '44, Mixed Chorus '42, Bolick, Shirley: A pretty girl, a winning smile, Dressed so neat and right in style. Latin Club '44, Stage Committee, Suspense 44- Bone, Richard: World's no hetter U we worry, LQ'e's no hetter if we hurry. Bridgewater, Earl: Yours received: We are out of halos in your size. ASL Peter. Band and Orchestra '42, Suspense '44. me ntoxnous Abel, Joseph: I 'm not afraid of work-just not in sympathy with it. Arnold, Robert Keith: The good die young-My.f I must he taking care of myself. Boys' Glee Club '41, '42, Music Contest '4I. Barding, Betty: She's a charming hit of scenery in the landscape of the school. G. A. A. '42, '43, Distributive Education Club '42, '43, Social Chairman '44, Old Clothes Day Queen '44, Announcement Committee, Midyear Class '45, Barrow, Mary: A little nonsense now and then is relished hy the best of men. A Cappella Choir 43, '44, Mixed Chorus '42, Girls' Glee Club '42, Ring Committee, Verse Choir '44. Beilsmith, Betty: A slight twinkle in her eye, She gets around and we know why. Sophomore Council '42, Social Committee '42, '43, Library Staff '42, Tri-Y '43, Student Council '42, '44, Decanois '42, '43, Girls' Glee Club '42, Orchestra '42, '43, '44, Concert '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Propa- ganda Committee, Latin Club '44, Belmar, Robert E. : A man of inches, every inch a man. Rotaro '43, Secretary '44, Suspense '44, Cap and Gown Committee. Midyear Seniors J Am 'ie 'Frith 1945 'S Britton, Wanda: As a pretty, well dressed vamp, she is the champ. Homeroom Officer '43, Aristos '43, Dehigle '43, Junior Representative '44, Student Council '44, Press Agent, Senior Class, Midyear Play Committee. Bronson, Betty: Impulsive, earnest, prompt to act, And makes her generous thoughts a ' afact. Mixed Chorus '42, Library Staff '42, A Choir '43, National Honor Society '43, ,445 Agora '44, Student Council '44, Secretary, Midyear Class, Mldyear Play Committee, Latin Club 44. Camp, Evelyn: A sweet rose on lQ'e's highway. Mixed Chorus '42, A Cappella Choir '42, '43. Carter, John: A confirmed bachelor, although the girls have tried. Football '43, Track '44, Ser- geant-at-arms '45. Cassell, Jean: Some think she's quiet, Oh, what a mistake. ' Chastain, Jean: A personality that speaks for itsebf Agora '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club '42, '43, '44, Observer '43, Exchange Editor, Di- rectory '43, National Honor Society '43, Assist- ant Bookkeeper '43, '44, Chairman, Propa- ganda Committee '44, Suspense '44, Easter Program '44, Observer Play '44, Carnival Dance '44, Chairman Dart Committee, Usher, Our Town '43, june Commencement '44, Inter-Society Contest '44. Midyear Seniors Q 'QW' Bradford, Ted: Reason is not measured hy size or height, but hy principle. Band and Orchestra '42, '43, '44, '45- Cressler, Marilyn: Is she as quiet and denture? Maybe, don't be too sure! Cutler, Alice: There is nothing so queenly as kindnessi Davis, Alice: My grades mean nothing to me, myfun everything. Junior Red Cross Representative '42, '43, Vice President, l-Iomeroom '42, Dis- tributive Education Club ,43, '45, Homeroom Treasurer '43, '44, Vice President '44, '45, Student Council Representative '42, '43. 65 S 45' fri 'T s-asa: , f fwfr ew, Edwards, Peggy: Continually studying-either nzen or styles. Library Staff '43, G. A. A. '42, '43, Student Council '43. ' Elston, Mary: If beauty were trumps, what a hand she would hold. Emmons, Doris: Be not siznply good, he good for something. National Honor Society '43, '44, Vice President '44, Propaganda Committee '44, Dbserver '43, '44, '45, News Editor '44, Di- rectory '43, Agora '43, '44, Secretary '43, Presi- dent '44, Town Meeting Discussion Club '42, '43, '44, Secretary '43, '44, Student Council '43, Carnival Dance '44, Chairman, Food Com- mittee, Usher, June Commencement. Ernst, Ora: It isn't your position that makes you happy, it's your disposition. , THE DE J 4 CANOIS Davis, Barbara: She works on the E. E. E.-Entire, Entangle, Ensnare. Homeroom Secretary '43, Treasurer '44, Ring Committee, Midyear Class, Suspense '44, Class Day Committee, Usher, June Commencement. Davis, Wilma Nadine: Everyone is smiling, but 1'nz laughzng out loud. Dawley, Norma: If I shoot at the sun, I may hit a star. Homeroom Vice President '42, Secretary 43- Decrevel, Alice: Fivejeet one inch of dynamite-with sparks on top. Student Council '42, Observer Representative '43. De Laughter, Julius: Why worry when there are hetter things to do? Eckman, James: Men, like hullets, go farthest when they are snzoothest. Rotaro '42, Student Council '43, Suspense '44, Ring and Pin Committee 44Q Vice President, Miclyear Class, Homeroom President '43. Midyear Seniors 5'j0X 'Clif' .J Ir, 5 1945 Evans, Edward: We have here a man, need we say more? Ferry, Richard: Imaginalion saved this pupil many an aching hrain. Historian, Midyear Class, Moweaqua Conference '43, P. T. A. Debate, Observer '42, '43, '44, '45, Inkslinger '43, '44, Special and Feature Editor '44, '45, Macbeth '44, Student Council '43, Rotaro '42, '43, '44, Press Reporter '42, Parliamentarian '43, Secre- tary '44, President '44, Directory '43, Ida K. Martin Essay VVinner '44, National Honor Society '43, '44, '45, Propaganda Committee, Suspense '44, Class Day Committee, Ob- server Play, Interpretive Reading Contest VVinner, Inter-Society Contest '44. Foster, Edmund: Threefflhs of him genius and Twoyzffhs of him sheerfudge. Observer '43, '44, Directory '43, '44, Sports Editor '43, ,445 Rotaro '42, '44, Track '42, '43, Football '43, Tennis '44, A Cappella Choir '42, '43, Mixed Choir '42, Vice President, Mid- year Class. i Fuchre, Williene: Her hair is black, her eye-s so dark. Colored Girls' Choir '43, Treasurer '44, Crystal Bird Club '43, Treasurer '43, Vice President '44, Nurses Aid Corps '44, Lincoln Day Pro- gram '44. Gross, Mildred: She'd he eheeffu! under a mountain of trouble. Hardin, Rose: Her eharaefer has stood the tesf. Glee Club '43, '44. D Midyear Seniors -ft '5' 3' ei .ia fe 4 1, e 6 Il' f 4 L, 'n f l if z - 4 'fda' i 1... , Y 4 -' fig, 47.59, 'i ' i ' i.-z.w,,si,f , il wana' ,, 1 1 1 - I 5 . 7, ,,, sr -,-55,4 ,gg 4 ja, ,,'?fv1,gi,A:i X L is 4 ies: : '4' 1' jfrf- X, an ,, 3-.,,-V 1 .3 ' 'Win ,,,.u-up 1105 Hedrick, Jacqueline: Hardie know, but unee she's won Y0u'!l jind as a friend, she is surpassed hy none. De Land High School, Aristos '44, Observer Reporter '44. Hill, jack: fl man offew words, hut Zhose words! Hughes, Charlotte Mae: She -wi!! foflow on the trail Biazed hy Florenee N i ghfin- gale. Homeroom Vice President '42, Agora '43, Usher, June Commencement '44. Huss, Patricia: When joy and duly clash, Le! duty go lo smash! A Cappella Choir '42, Treasurer, Midyear Class, Suspense '44. an ' f4:t 2'fl gs , ,HA is 6 , TF4 aw I Look, Eva: Laugh and the world laughs with you. Minneapolis High School, The Miser. McElroy, Richard: When duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies- Huh? Suspense Mahan, Jessie: Very quiet and e uall sh 9 .Y yi But you take two looks on passing by Sophomore Council '42. C Meece, June: Whenfrst you look at her you think she is a saint, But after you talk to her, you hnd that she ain't. Red Cross ' ' Student Council ' - Mixed 441 44, Chorus '43, Advanced Girls' Glee Club '42, A Cappella Choir '43, '44, Easter Sunrise '44, Christmas Vespers '43, Homeroom Officer '42. THE DECANOIS Haan, Margaret: Cflljinda way or make onej Dehigile '42, Homeroom Ofiicer '42, '43, Agora '42, '43, '44, Treasurer '43, '44, Learned Oration, Inter- SOCICPY Contest '43, Carnival Dance '44, Town Meeting '42, '43, '44, National Honor Society '43, '44, Induction Service '44, Observer '42, '43, '44, News Editor '43, Directory '42, Our Town '43, Parliamentarian, Midyear Class. jeffrey, Sam: 7ust one ofthe boys who go to sleep in assembly. D. S. M. T. C. '43, '44, '45. jones, Jean: You can'tfool all of the people all of the tirne-hut it isn't necessary. Sophomore Council '42, Homeroom Oflicer '42, Agora '42, Sus- pense '44, King, Bettie: What would lye be withoutjoys, What would school he without boys? Treasurer, Homeroom '40, '41, Orchestra '40, '41, '42, '44, Glee Club '40, '41, G. A. A. '42, Silhouettes '40, '41, '42. Knorr, William: Row? Why should I when I can dryt? Basketball '43. Lane, Ruth: Her conversation does not show the minute hand, hut she strikes the hour nzeely. Midyear Seniors 'QV N, 1945 Mallinson, Patricia: Small and neat, winsonze and 510661, Her lovable ways are hard to heat. Manhoff, George: I graduate with pleasure- -not honor. Homeroom President '42, '43, Homeroom Vice President '43, '44, Sophomore Council '43, Junior Council '44, Student Council '44, Midyear Floral Committee. Manning, Joyce: Versatile, witty, aeeoinplished. Junior Council '4,2: Finance Committee '43. March, Marilyn: An exception to the rule of heautyul but dunzh. Decanois '43, '44, '45, Co-associate Editor '44, '45, Junior Editor '43, National Honor Society '43, ,44, '45, Propaganda Com- mittee '43, '44, '45, Observer '42, '43, Directory ,43Q Aristos '42, ,43, '44, '45, Vice President '43, President '43, '44, Inter-Society Banquet Committee '44, Carnival Dance '44, Chairman, Decoration Committee, Town Meeting Dis- cussion Club '43, '44, '45, Vice President '44, '45, Social Committee, Midyear Class, Latin Club '44, Suspense '44, Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Vespers '43, Advanced Girls' Choir '43, Usher, June Commencement '44, OurT0wn ' Martin, Albert Samuelzfilll I have learned I have forgottengdll that I know I have guessed. Mier, Gordon: I ani as I am and so will I he. Rotaro '43, '44, Vice President '44, National Honor Society '44, Student Council '42, Sopho- more Council '42, Spanish Club '44. Midyear Seniors i I ek if psf 1 . i, j 1 V Q 4 55,4 3 51 ' ' it fff i s ip 53' , 4 J, 'fa ' 5 dh 2 , Q V A ,.,,,ml rw . . , 4 Q, s t lf. S ' 4 'iw ...ww i 4. mv ,MW 'X aw : ,, .,,. .i::-i Muir, Mary Lou: Don't rush through ly?-the next one may he worse. Victory Corps Committee '42, '43, Student Council '42, '43, Vice Presi- dent, French Club '42, '43, '44, A Cappella Choir '43, Orchestra '42, ,43, '44, '45, Aristos '42, '43, '44, Honorable Mention Review Story Contest '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club 44- Nash, Rosemary: She has a smile that won't wear of. Tri-Y '44. Oliver, Juanita: If ever you're sick and paling, This future nurse will cure your ailing. Student Council '42, G. A. A. '42, '43, Spanish Club '43, '44, Aristos '44, Junior Council '43, Mixed Chorus '42, Girls' Glee Club '44. Patrick, Burton: No civilized person ever goes to hed the day he gets up. Track '42, Football '43, Mid- vear Announcement Committee, Suspense'f , Y -'vi 'HS' 'kv' Rund, Patricia: All strictly husiness-monkey busi- ness. Mixed Chorus '42, Spring Festival '42, Girls' Glee Cl-ub '42, Library Staff '43, Observer '43, Latin Club '44, Aristos '44. Rutledge, Betty Lou: Never love unless you can stand all thefaults of man. Sams, Marjorie: Life is too shortfor the happy. Tri-Y '43. Schmink, George: An honest man-close huttoned to the chin, Broadcloth without-a warm heart within. Boys' Glee Club '42, A Cappella '42, '43, '44, Observer '43, '44, Sports Editor '43, President Midyear Class, Madrigals '44, Football Re- serve '42. THE DECANOIS Parmenter, Dorothy: Knowledge comes, but wisdom lingers. Student Council '42, '43, '44, Aristos '42, '43, '44, Secretary '43, Vice President '43, '44, Treasurer 74.4, Thalia '43, '44, Treasurer '43,'President '44, Girls' Chorus '42, Mixed Glee Club ,435 B Choir '43, '44. Peel, Dean: Like a powder puj, I'mfor women. A Cappella Choir '42, '43, '44, Winner of State Contest, La Salle-Peru '42, Boys' Glee Club '42, Football '42, '43, '44, Tennis '44, Madrigals '42, '43, Modernaires '44, Gbserver '43, '44, Directory '43, '44, Price, David: He who knows and knows he knows he knows, is wise. Mixed Chorus '42, Boys' Glee Club '43, '44, A Cappella Choir '44, Student Council '44. Printy, Frances. If some people were shot out of a eannon, it wouldn't nzuss their hair. Homeroom Secretary '42, Secretary-Treasurer '43. Pundt, Mary: I like to laugh and usually do. G. A. A '42, Latin Club '44. Reed, Richard: fl pleasantfellow, nice to know, Putting on airs with him doesn't go. Midyear Seniors N , jx 1? mlb' 1945 S Schwartz, Robert: Salts his food with humor and peppers it with wit. Football ,435 Suspense '44- Shields, Donald: Nature made him, then hrohe the mold. Football '42, '43, '44, Midyear Sergeant- at-arms, Class Day Committee. Siloski, Betty Lou: Generally speaking-she is gen- erally speaking. Agora '43, '44, Thalia '43, '44, Tri-Y '43, '44, Sophomore Council '43, Home- room Vice President '43, Student Council '44, Stage Committee, Suspense '44, Girls' Glee Club '43. Smith, Helen: She has a will ana' makes a way. Aristos '42, Librarian '42, '43, Student Coluncil '43- Snyder, Mary Ellen: Duty is ever sweet, hut pleasure is sweeter, and pleasure wins the day. Tichenor, Janet: Little but mighty. Mixed Chorus '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club '43, U Midyear Seniors fi . 536 W ff. ,rg me M5 4511 gals 3' 3 Q ' , . W! 2, l ,, ' S i ' Tick, Margot: ,llways doing her level hes! Our Town, '43, National Honor Society '44, '45, Junior Council '43, Rotaro Club Reporter '43, Clee Club '42, '43, June Commencement Usher 43- Troesch, Charlotte: A eontinuous grinfrom ear to ear. Secretary-Treasurer, Homeroom '43, Junior Chorus '43, Observer '44, Student Directory Y 44- Truebe, George: Genius-he says so himsey. Suspense '44- Vogel, Fred: Art is man's nature, Nature is Goa s art. Property Committee, Suspense '44, Observer '43, Poster Work 43, 44, 45. THE DECAhIGlS Warnick, Maxine: I count it cz sin, not ez rrime, To sit home and study all the time. Whitten, Phyllis: Such-.snappy eyes were not given to dreaming. Property Committee, Suspense '44, Girls' Chorus '42, '43, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Student Council '42, Peoria Spring Festival '42, Girls' Glee Club '44, Sound Committee '44, I Aristos '44. Wisely, joan: She is the sweetest of all singers. Girls' Glee Club '42, A Cappella Choir '42, '43, '44, Ring and Pin Committee, Modernaires '43, Accompanist, B Choir '44, Accompanist, Modernaires '44, Accompanist, Colored Girls' Chorus '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Social Committee, Miclyear Class, junior Coun- Cil '43Q Discol '44, Youth Center Committee '44, Sunrise Service '42, '43, '44g Vespers '42, '43, '44, District Contests '43, '44, Soloist '44. dwg 1 Zz ' ,ff o , gf' Z5 ,, I -lj : if 'sf' P'- ..- f ,M M ,,,,,.,......---'- , , A .Z mg. Roland Goodman 1 Army 'irtitfff ' Wg: w ftgf'-Mx ,' 1 X 0' ' rs si R ,w A fag, 4, QQ If :Ji z if Cf X333 Q' futxki 'fast ,, ' if Z Y Ju 'K L 'l' X fr eil . Y Q 5, Mig , at 4 , , 'S 46 : , , 4 , , . J H ? ' -Q--1' H' ff s 1 'K 4' A K I2 555, K. Aff? Q Yfaiy my as 4 Ci is -:Y , S L 9 1 sf Jack Evans 'log 'G ' 'A Norton Reynolds Marzngj Maurice Denbo Nm'-V Army 1 945 alqeafu ang' David VVhite Air Corpx 4? . George Deen Navy X07 Don Livergood firmy Edward Stevens Loren Rentfro ff' f-ff 5 K ,J- 'M 1 .,1 r Arnzy Navy bred Kaufman Wllllam Waltere Navy NEW Neal Lentz Ma1'ine5 ,M .,...-- RM ?1.',vQ-5 , Jw 9' ' E ,j.Yi:'N h',., .Txagxmn THE DECANOIS And the Pursuit of Happiness ...... . . .Salutalory GORDON MIER The LOrd's Prayer ........,........ . . , Malone GEORGE SCHMINK of ' 3 TOday's Challenge to American Life ....... Oration ow JEAN CHASTAIN Prelude in C765 Minor ......' .......... R zzchmaninof BETTY LEE BEILSMITH Thy Sweet Singing ..................... Olmsfead JOAN WISELY In Favor with God and Man ........... Valediftory . ' L. -R. ., RICHARD FERRY Richard lferry, Valedifiorizm Midyear Commencement Honors Gordon Mier, Salutalorian Jean Chastain, Omtor dw eggs ' M . 3' 1945 gleam Students, FIRST HONOR Marilyn Adele March Doris Jean Emmons STUDENTS RECEIVING DELTAS FOR HIGH HONORS IN SCHOLARSHIP Betty Lee Beilsmith Margaret Ann Haan Betty Bronson Marilyn Adele March Jean Yvonne Chastain James Gordon Mier Doris Jean Emmons Margot L. Tick Richard Eugene Ferry M. Joan Wiseley NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Betty Lee Beilsmith Margaret Ann I-Iaan Betty Bronson Marilyn Adele March Jean Yvonne Chastain james Gordon Mier Doris Jean Emmons Margot L. Tick Richard Eugene Ferry M. joan Wiseley Students who have been in the Decatur High School for four semesters or who have completed all their senior high school work in the Decatur High School and who have averages of 95 or above receive gold deltas. Those whose averages are 93 or above are eligible for the National Honor Society. George Schmink, Vocal Solo -'QP rl ,, ,pam-u1Qlg Midyear Commencement Honors lm FQ- J. ,qw-W . Betty Beilsmith Piano Solo Joan VViseley, Vocal Solo Upper corner The boys gossip at the home ofMarilyn March and Rich- ard Ferry. Middle: The blackface janitors talk over old times and are caught by the agitated superintendent. Lower corner: The girls slave away at the ofice. v --- THE DECANOIS Midyear Class Day a PROGRAM CLASS PROCHSSIONAI. lN'l'RODUC'l'lON CAST George Schmiiik Patricia Runcl Marilyn Cressler jean Chastain ACT l YVhat are we, boys, CAST Richard lferry Don Shields man or mouse ? Robert Schwartz Fred Vogel ACT II I lVelll Shut my mouth wide open! D CAST A Barbara Davis Plarl Bridgewater Betty Lou Siloski ACT III I I-lasn't a woman the right to change her mind? CAST Juanita Oliver june Meece Phyllis WVhitten Dorothy Parmenter Patricia Huss Marilyn March jean jones Doris Emmons Peggy Edwards John Carter 'A , 1945 B 'ik bm 17? ,- A L55 Q , gijf,:iiyg5,,v',SgK Q3 vig ,,T,,,kL f We . ., 1 M, ww ,fm f 3-1 wx N K' W, Bob Doster, President Peg Montgomery, Vice-President Barbara Hinds, Secretary Kelley Davidson, Treasurer Bill Tombaugh, Sergeez nt-at-arrni Tom Krigbaum, S ergea nf-at-arms 5 ihinuew ' ,YQ June Senior Officers 4 'fy' sa' . t IWW M f 'wr ,X V ,.,,i, Bacopulos, Christine: fi shoek of hair, a deal of wit, anda kindly heart. G. A. A. '42, Student Council '43, '44, Science Club '42, '43, Homeroom Officer '43, '44. . Badorek, Doris: In life sheyinds a lot offun, hut when there's worle, she gets it done. Orchestra '42, '43, '44, Observer '42, '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, G. A. A. '42, Directory '42, '43, Silhouettes '43, '44, Discol '44, '45. Bailey, Juanita: Modesty, when not an art, heats a path to every heart. Student Council '42, Mixed Choir '42, Girls' Choir '43, B Choir '43, A Choir '44, '45, Vespers, Sunrise Service. Bain, Betty: She is a quiet girl-at times. Girls' Glee Club '42, B Choir '42, '43, '44, Student Council '42, Faster Sunrise Service '43, Christ- mas Vespers '43, '44. 78 V, rl-IE DECANOIS Abbott, Albert: 7ust let nature take its course. Forum '42, '43, Decanois '44, '45. Adams, Patricia: Such as she are always needed. Homeroom Secretary '42, '43, Future Retailers Club of America '44, '45. Allen, Thomas: The more the nzerrier. ScphQ1T1OYC Class Officer '42, '433 Bwketball '42, 43, 44- Allison, Helen: Slender, fair, and witty, versatile and pretty. G. A. A. '42, Homeroom Officer '42. Andrews, Lloyd: The D. H. S. Flash hoy. Boys' Glee Club '42, '43, A Choir '42, '43, '44, Rotaro '42, '43, Decanois '42, '43, '44, '45Q D.S.M.T.C. '44, Andrews, Marilyn: Modest expression is ajewel, the diamond of talent. East St. Louis, A Choir '43, '44, Observer '43, '44, Christmas Vespers '43, Modernaires '44. June Seniors 1945 Baker, Dolores: f7ust being happy is afne thing to do, Looking on the bright side, not on the blue. Orchestra '42, '43, '44, '45, Water ballet '44, '45, Swimming Meet '44. Baker, VVanda: She's diferent when you know her. Homeroom Ofhcer '42, '43, Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Observer '42, '43. Balding, Dora: Politeness is worth much and eosts little. Baldwin, james: Oh, this learning, what a thing it is! Student Council '42. Bangert, Mary jane: Blessed with plain reason and sober sense. Tri-Y '43Q Homeroom Officer '43, Sophomore Council, Agora '44, '45, Treasurer '45, Announcement Committee '45. Barnett, Paul: Men's actions are the best interpreters of their thoughts. ' June Seniors Q 'Q . gf. Q 9? 'Wh iki. WW Q 'W 'Ki 3 , ffia' ' , Ai- Barnhart, Barbara: To worry little and study less Is my idea of happiness. Decanois '42, '44, '45, Observer '43, Red Pep- pers '44, '45, G.A.A. '42. Bateman, Jack: Tall, dark and handsome, wotta guy! He has what it takes to make 'ent sign. Radio Broadcast '43, J.A.L. '45, Orchestra '43, '44, '453 Band 43, 44, '45- Battles, June: Those who know her best praise her most. Glendale High School, Glendale, Calif. Bauer, Doris: Gay at heart and bright offaeeg No one else run take her place. 79 my -'05, www., Billman, Marilyn: Pretty eyes and eurly hair, Full of viin this maiden fair. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Decanois '44, '45, Homeroom Treasurer '43, '44, '45, Senior Floral Committee. Bingamon, Ronald: Hard work eornpiles much. Stu- dent Council Member '43, Spanish Club Ofhcer 44- Bishop, William: He is small hut so is a stirk of dynamite. Decanois '44, ,455 Forum '43g Tennis '44, '45g Sergeant-at-arms, Junior Class '44, Senior Class Social Committee. THE DECANOIS Bauer, Edward: In worth, not size, my value lies. Baugh, Percy: Worry.kills men, I'rn in the hest of health. Football '42, '43, '44, Basketball '42, '43, Homeroom Officer '43. Becker, Bill: He can heeause he thinks he can. Stage Lighting '42, '43, '44, '45, Public Address System Operator '42, '43, '44, '45- Beggs, Margie: She pursues the even tenor of ner way. Mt. Zion High '43, '44, Tri-Y ,43. Bergin, Carrol: The wortd's no hetter Q' we worry. Best, Carmen: Of manners gentle, of ajeetions mild. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43. Best, Louise: Afaee with gladness ever spread, soft smiles hy human kindness hred. Homeroom Ofiicer '42, '43, '44, Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45. June Seniors ' 1 945 Blacet, Judith: She knows what's what and who's who. Tri-Y '42, Library Club '42, Librarian '43, G.A.A. '42, Mixed Chorus '42, B Choir '43, '44, Advanced Girls' Chorus '43. Blair, John: Can one desire too much of a good thing? Decanois '44, '45, Spanish Club '44, '45, D.S. M.T.C. '43, '44, '45. Bolen, jack: Such a rnan would he certain to stick. We want such a manfor thejoh. Homeroom President '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, As- sistant Director ofjune Senior Play, Chairman of June Senior Play Committee. Booker, Marilou: But so fair, she takes away the breath of men who gaze upon her unaware. Glee Club Vice-President '42, l-Iomeroom Officer '42, '43, Student Council '43. Boyd, Robert: ff man is no nzore than he tries to he. Thalia '42, '43, Spanish Club '42, '43, Orchestra '42,,'43, '44, '45 : Band '42, '43, '44, '45s Drum Major of Band '43, '44, '45. Boyer, Sterling: He smiletl and said, Don't rush ine girls. Glee Club '42, A choir '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club '42, '43, Observer '42, Thalia '42, Band '42, '43, '44, '45, Student Council '44. - Bradley, Graham: An all around good fellow, .fl friend sincere and true. Decanois '43, '44, '45, Tennis Team '43, '44, '45, Forum '43, Senior Announcement Committee. 5 June Seniors A1 ,ff sf c the-at 'X' JE al ' 5 'fm . t : ma .ann 711.2 'C' wx , , mftaxr- 21' Q,v?sN f sr- fwfr' X -- V--V : 4. -' 21 V15 'E 'EH 5 4 Y' ' ' du- 1: 4 : 09.214455 4-farm imc' 1' 5 it ' tai ,, ,,,..,,.,,,,,,,y. ..,, 452, V Q .,, M ,, ,,. t if WS M15 fr Anil f Y' 1 4 Kiev, ,, ,a-'3 ' ff T ' ' ' 'V ff' ' ' ff' ff' , 5 ' 5 '2 ' f 7: , in-f S 3 X ' f , 6 ', ' fi J' ,, N off' 5 Z 5 Brackett, William: Underneath his quietness lies true sincerity. Bradley, Darlene: Great thoughts t-omtgf't-om the heart. Town Meeting Discussion Club '43, '44, Tri-Y '44, '45, President '45, Agora '43, '44, '45, Vice- president '44, Secretary '44, ,President '45, Humorous Reading Contest, ljirst Prize '43, Dramatic Reading Contest, First Prize '44, Future Teachers of America '45, French Club '44 '45, Observer' '43 '44, 45, A Cappella Choir '44, '45, Christmas Yespersi'44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Discolg Raster Sunrise Service '45, Student Council '43 Executive Council '44, Vocational Conferencds Chairman '44- , Bresn an, Margaret: lt is the znwarclfeatures that are lasting. St. Teresa, Girls' Glee Club '42, '43. sf ' if 9 . 'WI' ff , .1 vm as 1 f- -,,,. 'mi' ' ' ,,,,i,,,,,, X A-'fm is VAA4, Burrus, ldfllenz The heart asks pleasure hhrst. Thalia THE DECANOIS Brown, Lois: Sueeess is as you measure it. I measure it in happiness.Student Council '42, '43, Deca- nois '44, '45, Aristos '42, Observer Represen- ,sentative '44, Homeroom Secretary '43, '44, Oflice Helper '43, Mixed Chorus '42, Brown, Pauline: LQ e is what we make it. Homeroom Vice-president '42, '43, Spanish Club '42, '43, Advanced Girls' Chorus '42, '43, Aristos '43, '44, '45, Student Council '43, '44, A Cappella Choir '43, '44, Homeroom Vice-president '43, '44, Modernaires '44, '45. Brown, VVilliam: Goes in one ear and out the Other, 42, ,435 ,lUI1i0r Council Sophomore Council '43, '44, Homeroom Vice-president '42, '43, Student Council '42, '43. Brown, George: Conszaer slowly ana art promptly. Burchett, Roger: I am sure eare's an enemy to lgfg, Rotaro '42, '43, Sergeant-at-arms, Junior Class' ' 1 .' fresident of Homeroom 43, Student Council 42, 47- Burdick, Richard: There oughta he a law gggimf 4 smile like his. Homeroom President '42, Student Council '42, Football '43, '44. June Seniors '42, '43, '44, '45s Tumbling Team '435 Junior ' , Council '43, G.A.A. '42. Bush, Dorothy: Gentle of speech, henejfeient of mind. Bursrein, Richard: Happy am I, from care I'm free! Why aren't they all contented like me? . Decanois, Business Staff '42, '43, Editorial Staff '43, '44, C0-Editor '44, '45, Student Council '42, '43, '44, '45, Sophomore Council '42, '43, junior Council '43, '44, Our Town , They Burned the Books , Forum '42, '43, Thalia '43, '44, Librarian '42, '43, '44. Butler, Eulavonne: ll zs gooa to make work a pleasure, ' but not pleasure work. 1945 Camp, Dale: He's the some yesterday, todezy, and forever. Camp, Laura: The mildest manners and tlze gentlesl ways. Campbell, Patricia: .dn outburst of silwm'. Carmichael, Mary Fllen: Her loneliness I never knew until she srniled on ine. Observer '42, '43, '44, '453 National Honor Society, Bookkeeper '44, '45, Thalia '42, '43, junior Ring Committee '43, Review Story Contest '42g Orientation Committee '43. Carr, Berdena: We like your sudden laughter. Carr, Virginia: I lzote nobody, l urn in rlmrity with the world. Homeroom oH:cer '42, '43, '..1,.4,QCill'lS' Glee Cluh '43g Mixed Chorus '43g Advanced Girls' Choir '44, '45, Midyear Commencement Usher 45- June Seniors R73 , . Si 2 2 ---11 Cash, Imogene: Lozfglzing slie ,goes. Sophomore Council '42, ,W-my 4, Am , 4 'W- r t'W' 3 4 f 5-....,.,,, if ff' E 'Wkf and talking tlzrouglz life Council '42g Student Cassidy, Viola: xl lzzzppy nature is tlzf' gUt of lute. Mixed Chorus '42g G. Cast, Joanne: Lie is what A. A. '42, '43, '44, 45. nie make it. Aristos '44g Mixed Chorus '42, Student Council '44. Chambers, Sybil: A7 person wortlz knowing. 4.31. 'E' as- ' Collins, Velma: In gliding stale she wznds her easy way. Junior Art League '42, Glee Club '44, Homeroom Treasurer '44, Secretary '42, '43, Distributive Education Secretary '43, Tri-Y '42, Junior Red Cross '42, Conroy, Mary: Sometimes serious, somelimes smiling hu! always friendly. G. A. A. '43, Student Li- brarian '44, Homeroom Vice-president '44, Junior Representative '43, '44, Cook, Bette: Be merry today, who knows wha! zs fo- morrow. Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Observer '42, '43g Directory '42, '43, Red Pepper Club '44, Decanois '44, '45, Girls' Glee Club '42.- THE DECANO1S Harris, Lyle: I couldoe good, hu! then, oh gee! It's so mach morefun not to he. Rotaro '43, Clapp, F.mily: The qnie! lyfe isfor me. Bement High '42, '43- - Clark, Annetta: Such szuj as dreams are made Choir '43, '44. Cloyd, Roberta: True polifeness is lhe same every- where. BluHfs High, Student Council '43, Mad- rigals '44, A Choir '44, '45, Collie Velma: Always out for a good zzme. Future Retailers of America '44, '45, Aristos '42, Cole, Virginia: figirl who has so many pleasing ways. Condon, Georgia: Nolhing endures but personal qualifies. June Seniors 1945 Cook, jack: Silence is often advantageous. Cooper, Beverly: Smiling they live and call lU'e pleasure. Cotton, Eugene: I had rather have afool to make me merry than an experience to make me sad. D. S. M. T. C. '43, 44. Cox, Shirley: She has a smilefor eaeh and a kindly vvordfor all. Homeroom Treasurer '43, '44. Cummings, Ned: .find the hes! of me is diligenee. Curry, James: There's nothing he ean't accomplish when he gives his mind to zt. Observer '42, '43, '44, '45, Editorial Editor '44, '45, Directory Editor '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club '42, '43, '44, '45, President '44, '45, National Honor Society '44, '45, Scholarship Committee '44, '45, League of Nations Contestant '44, '45, Science Talent Honorable Mention '45, Review Short Story Contest, Honorable Men- tion '44, Our Town, Macbeth, Lincoln Essay Contest '45. June Seniors ' is if Q 4. in 5 46 7? Dailey, Doris: She has the tempting gyt of silence. Davidson, Kelley: Men offew words are the best men. Senior Class Treasurer '44, '45, Davis, Joanne, Esepress yourseh. No one can do that for you. 'lhalia '43, Observer '43, june Senior Class Play. Davis, Phyllis: Never too busy to join in fun, always on hand vvhen there's zvork to he done. Homeroom Vice:pres1dentN43, Mixed Chorus '42, Observer Representative' '44, '45. '... s:,N 5. '49 W9 4 THE DECAEIOIS 1 DeLaughter, Raymond: By the work, one knows the workman. Mixed Chorus '42, '43, A Choir '43, '44, B Choir '44, '45, Christmas Vespers '43, '44, Easter Sunrise Services ,44, '45, Spring- field Voice Contest, First Division Rating '44. DeMoss, Gloria: Some think this world is made for fun and frolic ana so do I. Observer '42, '43, ,443 French.Club '43, '44, '45, Chef Decor '44, ,453 Trl-Y '42- Dempster, Mary: Brim full of laughter, hrim full of fun. Depew, Eileen: Here is a girl so very sweet, The kzna' that people are anxious to meet. Tri-Y '42, '43. johnson, Maurice: Row? Why should I when I can drnft? Rotaro '43, '44, Science Club ,44. Dillinger, Ray: I dare all that may hecome a man, who dares do more is none. Student Council '43, '44, Mixed Chorus '43, '44, Homeroom Officer '43, '44, '45, Sergeant-at-arms of Sophomore Class, Junior Council '43, ,44QJl1f1C Senior Class Play. '47 .J 7 Dillman, Mary: Work with patience which almost means power. Herald and Review Contest '44, Third Prize. Diveley, Helen: Though quiet by nature she's hrim full offun. Vandalia High '42. Dombroski, Otto: I don't suppose anything, I a'on't impose anything, I expose. Editor Student Radical '43, '44, Rotaro '43, '44, Future Re- tailers of America Club '44, '45. Dooley, James: When fun ana' homework clash, , Let homework go to smash. Student Council Representative '42, '43, ,44,' '45, Rotaro ,Treasurer '42, '43, Decanois '42, '43, june Senior Class Plav. 86 June Seniors I me L. 1945 Doore, Richard: An open hearted hoy. Student Council '44. Doster, Robert: Fleet offoot, alert in mind, 1't's oeiy hard to match his kind. Football '42, '43, '44, Basketball '42, '43, '44, '45, Track '43, '44, '45g President of Senior Class '44, '45: National Honor Society '44, '45, Parliamentarian of Sophomore Class '42, '43 Dotson, Robert: It is tranquil people who aeeomplish much. Duncan, Eugene: Not hold, nor shy, nor short, nor tall, Bat a nice mixture of them all. Track '42, '43, '44, Homeroom President '42, Dunkel, Mary: To forget this girl and her wonderful personality would he impossible. Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Swimming Carnival '44, Usher -for Annual Spring Concert. Durkee, Jean: A smile is worth a million frowns in any market. Thalia -'42, '43g junior Red Cross '43, '44, '45, Student Council '42, Student Stomp Committee '43, AgOFH,,44Q Old Clothes Day Committee '44, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Edwards, jack: Taking girls as they come, I like them hetter as they go. June Seniors .-.:f-:Sl - ' ' 5'- ':'?i?i:E':i f f .f 7 i J ' I ' . fi J I it . Q 1 f gli 4-' X fi. 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Advanced Girls' Choir '42, '435 A Choir '44, '45, Modernaires '45, Aristos '42, Home- room President '43, '44, Fdwards, Jeanne: fl light heart lives long. Library Assistant '42, '43g Student Council '43, '44, Assembly Committee '44, l-lomeroom Secretary '43, '44, Science Club '44, Mixed Chorus '44, Librarian for Mixed Chorus '44. Eifert, Robert: He can hit a low note, He can hit a true note. A Cappella Choir '42, '43, '44, '45, Boys' Glee Club' '42, '43, '44, Music Conference Trip to Champaign: Modernaires '44, '45, Christmas Vespers '42, '43, '44, Illinois Teachers Assistant Program, Springfield '44, Decanois '42, '43, '44, O 'f .,,,i.I9 wg, X, I 'f wi ' ii? ,,.,fp,g . T Q P ,, ' si if 15:65, xg . 'SW J ,X , Mfr' ir 1 4 at ff sf . Ewing, Raymond: Great oakslrom little aeorns grow. Finch, Roberti Tough, but oh so gentle! Fisher, Marcia: She knows the thrill that comes from work well done. Homeroom Officer '42, '43, Flannigan, Charlene: The sunshine, I declare, is but a goltlen jealousy awakened by her hair. 88 THE DECANOIS Ellegood, Lois: I say what I think when l think it.. Girls' Choir '43, ,A Choir '43, '44, 45QCl1I'lSt- mas VCSDCFS-'43, 44- Ellis, Betty Jean: 11' truefriena' is afriendjorever. Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45. Flrod, Maureen: To doubt herfairness were to want an eye. Homeroom Olhcer '42, '43, Student Council '42, Choir '42. Elston, Norma Jean: Short, dark 'n cute. Girls' Choir '42, '43, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Mixed Chgrus Treasurer '42, '43, Homeroom President '43, '44, Future Retailers Club '44, '45. Elwood, VVilliam: A little backward about eorningfor- ward. St. Teresea '44 England, Norma: She is the best of goodfellows. Tri-Y '42, '43, Girls' Glee Club '42, 43. .lune Seniors it - ' ' ,l. 'A ' A4 525'-gig, QW-?:,:!' he K 1 , V, ,, M, R. W 1 945 Fleming, Rosella: Continualiy studying-either men or slyles. Student Council '42, '43, Future Re- tailers of America Club '44, '45, Homeroom Secretary '43, '44, Girls' Chorus '42, '43. Fogler, Barbara Lou: Where there's smoke there'sj?re. Red Cross ,43Q Agora '43, '44g B Choir '43, '44, '49- Fortner, Edith: It is great thing . . . kindness. Frank, Jerome: Takes all things calmly. Freischlag, Paul: Nonesense ana' siudy do not agree, I'm sure the falter is not in me. Frye, Janet: A smile is the same in all languages. Spanish Club '42, Thalia '42, '43, junior -Red Cross '43, Junior Nurses' Aid '43, Observer '43g Directory '43, June Seniors ,, I ,, 5'WW 'lQ T3 Fryman, Virginia: If she does jrown 'lis no! in hate of you. Usher, Senior Class Play. Funk, Roberta: Af penny for your thoughls. Home room Officer '42, Student Council Representa tive '43. Furnish, Bernice: I am sure care's an enemy to lufe. G.A.A. '42, '43, Basketball Usher '43, '44, '45 Future Retailers of America Club. Galley, Gloria: Always there in time of need. ' Thalia '42, '43g Spanish Club '42, '43g Girls' Choir '43, '44, '45g Girls' Ensemble ,43, '44, Christmas Vespers '43, '44, Senior Constitution Committee '45, National Honor Society ,45. 7 91' wfjii? Ike 'S leta ' ..- , V WW - v 21 -' . eel .1 fs I' is Li '2'3'L:'l .' f new 3' 'f'vLffEe X? .43 ' '.fl.1g-f., f ,V-:.g:1' 4 f gg as-0' ., . as 1:L'if.a was ff, Goken, Mona Fae: Afriend as true as one could desire. G.A.AQ '42, ,43. Golterman, Richard: With quiet yet determinedforee he travels on his destined eourse. Decanois ,44, ,45Q June Senior Class Play. Goss, Betty Jane: Eyes that won't behave. Grant, Marian: The only way to have afriend is to he one. Mixed Chorus '42g Girls' Glee Club '42g Homeroom Vice-president ,43Q Student Council ,433 Tri-Y '42, , 90 F ,,k THE DECANOIS Gammon, Betty: Small but mighty. Homeroom Secre- tary '42, '43g Student Council '43, '44, Observer ,43, '44g Decanois '44, ,45Q A Cappella Choir '43, ,44, '4qg Secretary of Youth Center '44, '45. Garton, Gayle: She needs but to speak and she holds the world in awe. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, A Choir '42, '44g Christmas Vespers '42, '43, ,444 Senior Class Play Committee '45. Garver, Shirley: This blond gal has afriendly air, Is always charming and alwaysfair. B Choir '43, '44g Christmas Vespers '44, Easter Sunrise Services ,44. Gentry, LaVerne: A smile is my umbrella. Argenta High School ,43. Gillmar, Henry: Love me, love my car. Band ,42, '43, ,444 Orchestra ,42. Gill, Dorothy: Is she talking yet, or again? Sophomore Council '42, '43g Homeroom Vice- president '42, Homeroom Secretary '43, Aristos '42g Decanois ,43Q Senior Cap and Gown Com- mittee '44g Class Play '45. June Seniors 5' I , ab. diy' is L' A - ' f ti . 4 mg 1945 Greanias, William: Quick to smile, ready to laugh,- Of all he has he'll give you hay. Student Council '43, Rotaro '44, '45. Green, Minnie: Always happy-never sad, Full of pep and-Never bad? Greb, Doris: There is no substitute for quality. Decanois '43, '44, '45, Co-Business Manager '44, '45s Spanish Club '42, '43s Thalia '43, '44s Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Girls' Choir '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Stamp Discol '44, '45, Studen.t Council '43, Propaganda Com- mittee '44, '45. Gustin, Frances: By hook or hy crook. Anderson High School '42, Decanois '43, '44, '45, Student Council '44, '45, Red Peppers '44, '45, Old Clothes Day Committee '43, Youth Center Membership Committee. Hahn, Dorothy: Her good points are many, her had points are few. She'll tackle a joh with little ado. Homeroom President 42, '43, Tri-Y '42, '43, Homeroom Secretary '43, Homeroom Vice- president '44, Sophomore Floral Committee. Hamilton, Larry: flfriendly sort offellow. Argus. 125 'QT June Seniors V ' , nl In , 4 Harris, Glenn Dora: Her congeniality wzns many -trzends. Sophomore Council '43, Student Council ,43.j National Honor Society '44, '45, Decanois AA. 45. Harsh, Mary: The reason that I talk so much is that I have so much to say. War Ration Board '43. Harris Keith' He came to school 10 . ' Z get the I gig Ztflggg-R Sophomore Student Counghnflgg 'Xe . OYPS 425 A Cappella Choir '4 - Modernaires 44, '4q, 4' Hathaway, joanne: A sweet attractive kind of grace. 1 , YT- -1, ..,.-A-gf Hedrick, Vera: Her even disposition never changes from day to day. Girls' Glee Club '425 Mixed Chorus '42, Aristos '42, Heer, Barbara: Shy, tharnzing, hard to meet, But worth the trying, really sweet, Sophomore Council '42, Observer '43, Hendricks, VVallace: Eat, drink and he rnerry for to- 1n07:7'0wy0u mayfail. Future Retailers of Ameri- Ca 44, 45- Henson, jerry: True to her word, her work, her friends. Morton High School '43. THE DECANOIS Hauser, Mildred: Give to the world the best you have, and the best will come hack to you. Kempton High School '43, Orchestra '43, '44, '45, Silhouettes '43, '44, Rosettes '44, '45, Aristpg. '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Honorable Mention, Review Contest '43, French Club '44, '45, Town Meeting Discussion Club, Treasurer '44, '45, Tri-Y '43, '44. Hawkins, Norma: So quiet you hardly know she is near. Girls' Advanced Choir '42, '43, Tri-Y '42, '43, B Choir '43, '44, Student Council '43, '44- Hawkins, Richard: He who laughs last is afoolfor waiting so long. D. S. M. T. C. '43, '44. Head, Alice: Her whole world bright as ajewel. Sophomore Homeroom Gflicer ,4'Z,JUf1lOI' Home- room Ofiicer '43, Student Council '42, '43, Spanish Club '42. , Hebel, Norma: The world belongs to the energetic. Tri-Y '44, '45' Heckler, Alene: You ean't put things afross by getting cross. Mixed Chorus '42, Girls' Choir '43. June Seniors 49 1945 Hertenstein, Marjorie: A stil! and quiet eonseienee. Senior Homeroom Secretary '44, '45. I-Iewey, Downey: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Baskerball Usher '43, '44, Rotaro '43, '44, President '44, Junior Class President, Home- room Officer '42, '43, Editor of Argus '44, President Decatur Youth Club '44. Hildebrand, Donald: Thought is deeper than all speeeh. National Honor Society '44, '45, Hinds, Barbara Jo: A smilefor every gir! and two for every boy. Observer '42, '43, Student Council '42, '43, '44, '45, Executive Board of Student Council '42, '43, Finance Committee '44, '45, Junior Council '43, '44, Social Committee '43, '44, Decanois '43, '44, '45, Secretary of Senior Class '44, '45. Hoffman, Delmond: The census enzhraees one hundred ten milfion 'women-I'd like to he the census. Hoffman, Elaine: A rea! girl-afriend to all. Mixed Chorus '42, Aristos '44, Review Story Contest Honor Roll '42. June Seniors Mipv' , fs? ' ' - A II ' - . 71 'Z ' i:'4a ?if . ' f f7 75.0, we-if l ., -1 , -eau,-. -4.14. wi f af 'ww me f Wzifwv fi- A wit 1'5 . -'fiW ?i'?i3'4K L',: ,fzpfwqsffwfa ' ' f i5f':f.f2l'?ti. V - 3,2 Fr E24 Hood, James: A pleasant and liheahfefeltow. Macbeth '43, D. S. M. T. C. '44, '45, Hopkins, Beverly: A7 winning way, a pieasant smite. Peoria Manual '4'2. Horney, Rolert: J filth' Jzolfsense now and then is relished hy the hes! of rnen. National Honor Society '43, '44, '45, 'DiSC0l '44, '45, Assistant Business Manager, Class Play, Homeroom Ofhcer '43, '44. Howerton, Fred: Men like me are hard tojind. F00fball '43, '44, '45, Homeroom President. 'N iffy- r' .. '. K :aim , 3, 1 3 E in h L if V E lrwin, Opal: Kindness has resistless charms. lsome, Mary Ann: Il lakes a good joke lo eure the hlaes. Homeroom Vice-president '42, Stamp Salesman '43, ,44, '45. lvie, Shirley: Whateoei' is worth doing is worfh doing well. Jackson, Lois: There's mischief in this litlle lady. Gbsfirvef 742: ,4-3, ,44g Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Junior Art League '43, Girls' Glee Club ,42, '43, 94 THE DECANOIS ,Huhbell, Eugene: If I am happy, and you are happy, whait elfe, mailers? Rotaro '42, Homeroom President 43. Hudspeth, Russell: No! only good, but goodfor some- thing. 'N ln Service. Lawrence, Harold: To se! the cause above renown, to love flze game above fhe prize. Track '43, '44, ,45Q Basketball ,43, '44, '45, Deceased '45. Huffman, Vernon: Il is to nzyjaalls 1 owe rny virlues. Coffeen High School '42. Hughes, John: Why worry about the morrow? HUNT, M51VY.l3UC1-allways ozltfor a good liine. June Seniors X S. ,mini 'W 1982 QQ' 1 945 James, Betty: We've searched 'n searched to fnd a phrase,- But somehow 'ffriendlyv is the one that stays. Jennings, Virginia: Isn't flashy-not the sortg :fast the same, of great import. Centerville High School '43. . Johnson, Adene: A smile is always welcome. . Lincoln High ,434 Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45- Johnson, Jack: Saeh as he are always needed. Rotaro '42, '43g Boys' Glee Club '42, ,433 Christmas Vespers '435 Mixed Chorus '43, '44g Decanois '44, '45. . Johnson, James: He knows his way around on the ioories. Boys' Glee Club '43, Rotaro '42g Sopho- more Class Secretary '43. Johnson, Martha: As a clown she does very well. What she'll say next is hard to tell. Glee Club '42g Mixed Chorus '43. June Seniors 'MV' Ai' Ffa 4 johnson, lylary Alice: I am more likely to give help than asle it. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43g Student Council '42, '43g Homeroom Treasurer '43g Ob- server '43, '44, '45, Directory '44, Jones, Juanita: A sile . ' nt nature concealing a warmth of true friendship. jones, Thelma: Thefriendly way is the best way, Kaminski, Donald: Years may tome arzflymf-5 ,,myg,,, But rnyfun goes on forever. Boys' Glee Club '42, '43g Homeroom Treasurer '42, ,435 Macbeth '43- 95 'X 3 fy f-, ,se ' . - 'Q .jr 44, its gl ' V ' , ,, Q, .I .A ,i n .... 3 .. ' ' ' Q Eff , w A ft . .via - ' 7 -... I Q, g ,f,.',e -A f ., ,, f W -4 X' 77, 5 L . V ws R4 Z, f F I 7.9 - Kikolla, Dolores: Happiness is cheaper than worry. Why pay the higher price? King, Betty: Gather ye roses while ye may. King, Harold: I-Ie's not the Dempsey of boxingfame, But as captain of the Cheer leaders he's noted just the same. Taylorville High '44, Homeroom Officer '44, Captain of Cheerleaders '44, '45, Student Council '45. King, Robert: Ain actor, but good in whatever he'd do. Thalia '43, Boys' Glee Club '43, A Cappella Choir '43, '44, '45, Madrigals '43, '44, Student Council '43, President '45, Vice-President '44, Macbeth, Arsenic and Old Lace. ni THE oEcANols Kashefska, Arthur: Might have onefarther andfared worse. B Squad, Basketball '42, '43. Kashefska, Doris: Physical beauty is the sign .of an interior beauty. Vice-president of Sophomore Class, Sophomore Hallowe'en Queen Attendant, Aristos '42, '43, Mixed Chorus, Secretary '42, '43, Student Council '42,'43,Treasurer ofjunior Class, Advanced Girls' Choir, Secretary '43, Treasurer '44,.Junior Hallowe'en Queen At- tendant, Homeroom Vice-president '43, '44. Keckiesen, Richard: Enemies, he has none. Kerstein, Robert: You know Bob-he plays football. Football '42, '43, '44, Track '43, '44, '45, Home- room President '42, '43. Kerwood, Richard: If silence were a coin, he would be a millionaire. Warrensburg High '43. Keyl, Alice: Her brilliant future we foretell, Because she knows her books so well. Tri-Y '42, '43, Librarian '42, Glee Club '42, Student Council '42, '43, National Honor So- ciety '44, '45, Secretary of National Honor Society '44, '45. June Seniors aa 1 945 Kirby, Harriet: She exeells in every sport-.find is d good sport lzersey. G. A. '42, 43, 44, 453 Observer Staff '44, '45, Swimrn1ng,Aqua Ballet '44, Future Teachers of America 45. Koshinski, Lois: 11 good heart is good, but a big lzeart is better. Krause, Louise: High-erected thoughts seated in tlze heart of courtesy. Spanish Club '42, Tri-Y '43, National Honor Society '44, Scholarship Com- mittee '45, Future Teachers of America '44. Krigbaum, Tom: To live and to let live is a sensible policy. Football '42, '43, '44, Captain '44, Bas- kCfbaU '42,'43,'44,'45s Track '43,'44,'45s Boys' Glee Club '42, Homeroom Ofiicer '42, '43, Sergeant-at-arms of Senior Class '45. , Kuhns, George: Al nzan ofa good deal of spirit. B ClHHf'43,'44,'45a'UA f310if'44aF40dCfn- aires '43, '45, HH. M. S. Pinaforef' Kuhn, Joan: ,fletion is eloquenee. National Honor Society '44, '45, Observer '43, '44, '45, Student Council '42, ,443 5OPh0- more Council '43, '44, June Seniors .ea,1- 'esta 'Q'- 5 -milf-mg. ?9 'we' Wy frau- 15 '?'A Kuizinas, VVilliam: Not by brawn, but by brain. Homeroom Ofiicer '43, Student Council '43, Student Council Committee Chairman '43, Observer '43, '44, '45, Exchange Editor '45, Directory '43, '44, Executive Editor '44, Kuny, Fred: I love to tell tae truth and shame the devil. Forum '42, '43, Spanish Club '42, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Observer '42, '43, '44, Sports Editor '44, Cap and Gown Committee '44, '45. Kush, Donald: An all 'round good fellow, ajriend sznfere and true. Landes, June: Softly speaks and sweetly smiles. Tri-Y '42, '43, '44, Sergeant-at-arms '43, '44, A Choir '43, '44, '45g B Choir '43, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, The Other Wiseman '42, Spring Water Festival '44, Christmas Vespers '42,'43,'44- -' 4 V3 ' Y gl 4 Q av' ai' W Little, Raymond: A good man . . . and indeed, a little package. LoeFFIer, Helene: With ready mind and smiling fare In the world 5he'llj5nd a plate. Observer '42, ,43, '44, '45, Advertising Manager '44, '45, National Honor Society '44, '45, Discol '44, '45, Aristos '44, Secretary, President, Sophomore Council '42, '43, Observer Play, Property Committee Chairman for Class Play, Town Meeting Discussion Club '43, '44, ,455 Inter-Society Contest. Logan, Norma: fi little girl that gets around. Another like her ean't befound. B Choir ,42, '43, junior Council '43. Longbons, Jack: Held baek by nothing. A Choir '42, '43, '44, Madrigals '43, '44, District Contest at Springfield, Vespers '43, Boys' Quartet ,43. 98 'fn THE DECANOIS Lawless, Aline: Very nice, good and true, .fffriend to me, afriend to you. Potomac High School '44, Leake, Harold: Thefellow who'.v bashful ir hardly a brute. Basketball '42, '43, '44, '45. Lee, William: In aetionsfaithful, in honor elean. Follansbee High School '44, Football '44, Track '45. , LeHew, Louise: Enjoy lQ'e e'er it'.s' jiedg When you're dead, you're a long time dead. , Lehman, Phyllis: A5 quick to laugh as a duck to swim. Girls' Glee Club '42, A Cappella Choir '43, '44, '45, Secretary '45, Modernaires '44, '45, Orchestra '42, '43, '44, '45, Aristos '42, '43, Inter-Society Contest, President of Sophomore Class '42, '43, Sophomore Council '42, '43, Spanish Club '42, '43, Rosettes '44, '45, junior-Senior Prom Queen Attendant, Student Council '42, '43, Homeroom Secretary '43, Treasurer '44, Decanois '44, '45, Costume Com- mittee for Class Play,Easter Sunrise Service '45. Leigh, Maryalma: I5 she quiet and demure? Maybe, don't be too sure. Mixed Glee Club '42, Observer '43. June Seniors My 1 945 McClain, Ann: A kindly heart and happy ways. McCollom, Mary: A happy nature is the git of lie. Tri-Y. McKeown, Sally: Haste makes waste. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, A Choir '43, '44, '45, Girls' Ensemble '44, Secretary Homeroom '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Youth Center Dance Committee '44, Scholarship Committee Chairman '45. Macabee, Ruth: The kind o irl ou look at twite .fs y - Junior Art League '44, '45, Bay County High School '43. Mahaney, Elizabeth: The saying that beauty is skin deep is hut a skin deep saying. Sophomore Finance Committee '43, Girls' Choir '43, Junior-Senior Prom Attendant '44, A Choir '44, '45QJLlI'1lOI' Class representative, June Senior Class Ring Committee '43, '44, Cheerleader '43, '44, '45, B Choir '44, '45' Senior Play, H. M. S. Pinafore '45. Mahannah, Joan: Alttrattive and dark, full offun, Has a smilefor everyone. 9 Marcheschi, Frank: He is hest who thinks muehg speaks little. Chairman of Vocational Guidance Conference for Sheet and Metal Trades '43, '44. June Seniors 1 gf? 115 119, .Wa me 219- fra' 1 Q:-s Malerich, John: Brains 'i brawn . . . he's them both . . . .4 happy combination . . . watch his smoke. Executive Board of Student Council '42, '43, '44, Treasurer of Champaign District of Stu- dent Councils '43, Observer '42, '43, D. S. M. T. C. '42, '43, Class Day Committee '44, '45, President of Champaign District Meet '43, '44, Football '44, Basketball '42, '43, '44, '45, Track '43,'44,'45- Marshall, Gertrude: Who counts her as afriend is rich indeed. Crystal Bird Club '44, '45. Martin, Margaret: Sparkling with life andjoy. Girls' Glee Club '42, B Choir '43, A Choir '44, '45, Agora '42, Homeroom Officer '43, Student Council '43, Tri-Y '42, x '4l ' THE DECANOIS , harles W.: Perseveranee is more prevailing zan violenee. Sophomore Student Council '43. ers, Kathryn: Careful to do the right thing, Ready to do the helpful thing. - ome oom President '42, '43, Homeroom ecre ary '43, '44, Student Council '42, '43, '44. n Lila Marie: I like work . . . itfaseinates me. I can sit and look at itfor hours. udent Council '42. Mentis Thomas I am as I ani and always will he. D S M T C. Corporal ,43Q Rotaro Vice- ' President 43i :ram iii -:fit ,ai .1- 4,5 f Ewa, Mills, David: His virtue cannot he told, He has not one, hut rnanyold. Decanois '43, '44, '45, Co-Business Manager '44, '45, Forum '43, Sergeant-at-arms '42, '43, Observer '43, Student Council '44, Student Council Convention '44, Class Play '45. Minton, Juanita: A pound of plurk is worth a ton of luck. B Choir- '43, A Choir '43, '44, '45, Glee Club '42, Student Council '43. Minton, Mary Margaret: Always happy and eon- siderate. Mixed Chorus '42, B Choir '43, '44, G.A.A. '42, '43, Thalia ,42, '43, Sophomore Student Council '42, '43, Student Librarian '43, Student Council '43, '44, Senior Play Costume Committee '45. 'IOO .4 Merris, Mary: Daughter of Music. Aristos '43, Student Council '44, '45, Girls' Chorus '43, A Choir '44, '45, Modernaires '44, '45, Observer '43, Decanois '44. Meyer, Jack: I'll Get By. French Club Oflicer '43, '44, D. S. M. T. C. '43, St. Theresa '44. Miller, Robert: .4 eoinhination ofjne scholarship and good sportsmanship. Arsenic and Old Lace, National Honor So- ciety '44, '45, President '44, '45. June Seniors '7 N- 1 945 Molloy, Shirley: Small as a penny, bright as a dime, She's good at acrobatics of any kind. Aristos '42, Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Sopho- more Council '42, Tumbling Team '42, Cheer- leader '43, '44, '45, Youth Center Board '44. Monroe, Cecil: Thinking is an idle waste of thought. In Service. .5 , , Montgomery, Peg: Small in size, huge in personality, Talks to you withoutformality-. . Secretary of Sophomore Class '42, '43, Vice President of Class '43, '44, Vice-President of Class '44, '45Q Thalia '42, '43, A Choir '43, '44, '45, Madrigals '43, Modernaires '44, '45, Cheerleader '43, '44, '45, Decanois '44, '45, Student Council '42, '43, '44, '45, Executive Committee '43, '44, Secretary '44, '45, Junior- Senior Prom Queen '44, Student Council Dis- trict Convention Delegate '44, Senior Class Constitution Committee '44. ' Moore, George: The good die young, Ifeel that 171 live to a ripe old age. Student Council '43, '44. Moore, Mary: It's nice to be natural when you re naturally nice. Moore, Robert: He has no thought of coming woes,- fils trouble comes, so trouble goes. June Seniors IWW ...QV 1 4, r '. 5,-'pl' ii-K, lgjg' 1 , - V - x 1. . ' , is are ff Morrison, Larry: A good cheerful eonzpanion is worth gold. Student Council, President of Decatur Senior Hi-Y Club. Morrison, Naomi: Her eountenanee is smart andfair, With dancing highlights in her hair. Decanois '43, '44, '45, National Honor Society '44, '45, Head Bookkeeper '44, '45, Propaganda Committee '44, '45, Midyear Commencement Usher '45, Business Manager of Senior Class Play '45, Mosser, William: The will .is the thing. Muench, George: Steady, stalwart ana strong. D.S.M.T.C.' ,' ,B ktbll' ,', Glee Club '42, '4gi 45 as C a 42 43 101 .., , ,.,,. ., z z. bf vivo ,L 1. up ' , ri afwf-'r-22'-fi -2.52 -ij:EX,'?3 ' i , gtflaf. . ..y. W, x .4 'I pa ff' at 41 ' , 'ii' 5 , Maw- :raze- -qd ' 4' f X 4' . f jg, rvfifl . ,.g?',.g-5 K in w 3 4' 'L' ' fri, W' Qxfgd ,f u- R 1 ' at , 1 Yi fer ,Q , 4, , , X 3 ,,, 5' ,xg 5,7 4 Y V rf ' 5 A T 'gif' i .M ,ju it , if 2, 25 X f , , , vu. my 1-alll 4 ? fia- ? f MJ, wg,-.4 . s f sf X ' i Q f fs Ke 'KIA ,M 4 is P 51 S -is 4 AK' Nalefski, Norman: Determination ana' effirieney. National Honor Society '44, '45, Floor Book- keeper '44, '45- A Nihiser, Cora: She fan always he relieel upon. Girls' Choir '42, '43, '44, '45. Nihiser, Marjorie: A pleasing disposition is no slight advantage. Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45- Noonan, James: lrlleness is a niee employment. O'Connor, Jerome: His enemies? Why they're so few, They namher less than hah' of two O'Dell, Thelma: Well made, well wrought. Homeroom Oflicer '42, '43. 'IOQ THE DECANOIS Morrison, James: Nothing so hard hut search willjfnd it out. Observer '43, ,44, '45, Editorial Editor '43, '44, Edlwf 44, ,453 D- T- C, '43, '44, '45, C.O. 44, 45,Foru,m 42, 21,3,'44, '45,Secretary- Treasurer '43, '45, President '43, '44, Vice- president '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Treasurer ,44, '45, Chess Club '42, '43, '44, Secretary-Treasurer '43, Vice-President '44, Student Council '42, Public Relations Chair- man, Senior Class, Inter-Society Contest, Oration, Third Place '43, First Place '45, Dramatic, Third Place '44, Carnival Ball Com- mittee '44, Senior Play. Munsterman, Wendell: He minds his own ajjlairs. Q Myer, George: His words are oaks in aeorns. Glee Club '42, '43, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Homeroom President '42, '43, Student Council '43, '44, '45, Executive Board '43, '44, Treasurer '43,.'44, Vice-President of District '43, '44, National Honor Society ,44, '45, President of Mixed Chorus '42, '43. Newton, Veree: Aln energetic worker, aeeomplishea' and eapahle in many ways. Sophomore Council '42, Agora, Secretary '43, Vice-President '44, Observer, News Writer '43, Assistant News Editor '44, News Editor '45, Ubserver Play '44, Student Council '43, Inter-Society Carnival ,443 Directory '42, '43, '44, Inter-Society Contest, Third Prize '44, June Seniors 1945 Oglesby, Billie Ray: The hest goods rome in small packages. Homeroom Officer '42, Tumbling Club '43g Tri-Y'42. . Oglesby, Patricia: A winning way, a pleasant smile. Observer '43, '44, '45, Directory '43, '44, Sophomore Representative '42, '43, Student Health Committee '44, O'Mara, Gerald: Turns his necessity to giorions gain. Student Council '44, National Honor Society 45- Otis, liileene: J quiet, most attraetive lass, a worthy member of our dass. Future Retailers of America Club Club '44, '45. Owens, Jackson: Main offew words are the hest nzen. National Honor Society '45. Owens, YVilliam: Mrv rare is iihe the shadow in the san. June Seniors L I 7912 Y ff , , ' , 4,3 x e vb' M Y J Aa l 1 , , f , ' 4? ' ,. '1 ' 'H ' il f ,' R s 1 fc f , , f ,fl A L 4 Q . , f, .gt Y ff, XXR ' iff .xx K f ' V pst. 5 ' st H 5 , ,Ir K ,VW I wh s ,X . 4 f f'-J 'im ,H 36, Asn...- :, -V 'Q' Paine, Richard: Nor is the wide worfd ignorant of his worth. Glee Club '42 '43- National Honor SocietyP'44, '455 Co-l9idito'r of Independent School aper. . Paul, Virginia: fls merry as the day zs long. Tri-Y '42, '43- Payne, Anne: lVI0dernyoung person who gets around. PVIII-'W' lfliflglf happen faster, flnne is found. AI'lSt0S '42, Humerooni Ufficer '425 Ulmgei-ver '42, Spanish Club '42, Peifer, Donald: Independent of mind, earnest Qf spirit. D. S. M. T. C. '43, '44, '45, ' 103 Lvl:-,.-r fw- lt x t .ff ' 5 Pontius Donna: I'll note lou in in .hook o memory. s 3 J' - Riley High, South Bend, Indiana. Prater, Robert: To know hinz is to like him. Pride, Glenn: All fhings come lo hinz who wails. Pryde, Mildred: You're a qaeslion hu! I like il. Rader, Betty: The secret of success is constanc of .Y purpose. 'IO4 'M 1 J Q THE DECANOIS Peifer, Juanita: Fair young lady, medium tall, one of the nicesl to grace our hall. Aristos '42, Tri-Y '42, '43, '44, Observer Repre- sentative '44. Phillips, Doris: She speaks wich intelligence. Student Council '43, '44. Pier, Leona: Tell ine, preliy inaicl, are there any more al hoine like you? Ping, Betty Lou: Nothing is iinpossihle to a willing hearz. Decanois '43, '44, '45, Editor-in-Chief '44, '45, Observer '42, '43, Directory '42, Tri-Y, Press Reporter '42, '43, Town Meeting Discussion Club '42, '43, '44, '45, Vice-President '44, Aristos '43, '44, '45, Vice-President '44, President '45g Advanced Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Vespers '42, National Honor Society '44, '45, Head of Bank Committee '44, '45, Senior Scholarship Committee, Usher for Our Town, Carnival Ball Committee '44, Propaganda Committee, '44, '45- Ping, Charles: Lge, an advenfzcre, Hazarclous and gay. June Seniors 1 c ef c film 1 945 Ray, Ruth: In this world there's too much worry, What's the use offuss and hurry? Tri-Y '42, '43. Record, Margaret: A smooth and steadfast mind, gentle thoughts, and ealm desires. Observer '43, '44, '45, Business Manager '44, '45, Directory '43, '44, Business Manager '43, National Honor Society '44, '45, War Bond Sales '44, '45, Agora '44, '45, President '4:4Q Student Council '43, '44, Town Meeting Dis- cussion Club '43, '44. Reynolds, Leonard: Few words hetoken muth wisdom. Stamp Representative for Homeroorn '43. 1 Reubert, Norma: She has an agreeahleness that ,fits every oeeasion. Rhodes, Sally: The gentle mind hy gentle deeds, is known. Thalia '44, Camden High, South Caro- lina '44. ' Riedel, Norma: She's quiet and friendly and very ' 5'w66'f. A combination like hers is hard to heat. HOmC1'OOm President '42, Thalia '42, '43, '44, Secretary '43. June Seniors ' .A -1 ' Sl' K I if as , if 6 4 W'-Q, T :Wx nn? EMM 4,1-1-uni' nn 'WK 4 H-in Richardson, Lloyd: What a world of solemn thought. Football '43, Track '44, '45. Riley, George: So tall he has to stoop to walk under his own umbrella. Basketball '42, '43, '44, '45s Track '43, Rotaro '45. Risley, Rose Marie: Pleasure and aetion make the hours seem short. G. A. A. '42, '43. Rittenhouse, Mary: Deny her merit Uyou can. , 4612: l 4' .... lr rf 1 .1 I Sacco, Franceszft isn't your position that makes you happyg It's your disposition. Home-room President '43, '44. Sapp, Margaret: lfVorries never bother nie- What will the dzferenee in a century he? Future Retailers of America '44, '45, Usher for ,Iune Senior Class Play. Schulte, Marilou: if winning smite, a winsome grin, hlakes a sueeess of what's she's in. Fremont High School, Fremont, Nebraska, '43, Rosettes '44, '455 French Club '44, ,453 Decanois '44,'455 Town Meeting Discussion Club '44, '45, Orchestra '44, '45. Schwalbe, Doris: There is more to Iyfe than just fiv- ing it. Mixed Chorus '42, 106 THE DECANOIS Roderick, Betty Lou: Like a postage stamp, a per- son's value depends on his ahifity to stick to a thing til! he gets there. Girls' Glee Club '42, Mixed Chorus '43, Ad- vanced Girls' Choir '43, '44, Sophomore Repre- sentative '42, Observer '42, '43, '44, '45, Cir- culation Manager '44, '45g Junior Representa- tive '43, '44, Social Committee '43, '44, Student Council '44, '45, Agora '44, Directory '43, '44. Romano, Frances: It isn't your position that makes you happy, it's your disposition. Tri-Y '42, Girls' Choir '42, Vice-President '42, Student Council '43, Assembly Committee '43Q Future Retailers of America '44. Rosebraugh, William: Hefeels the urge to graduate But came upon it at a turt!e's rate. Band '40, '41, '42, Orchestra '40, '41, '42. A Ruddock, Dale: He gives douhfe who gives unasked. Russell Cannutt: Don't rush thru this lU'e . . . The next may he worse. Latin Club '43, Secretary '43. D Rutherford, Ralph: Front the frown of his head To the sofe of hisfeet . . . 'An athlete. Basketball '42, '43, '44, ,455 Track '42, '43, '44, '45, Football '44, Senior Class Committee. June Seniors 1945 Schwartzle, Dale: Strike while the iron's hot. Schwesig, William: To nie, lU'e is pleasant. Sophomore Council '42, '43, D. S. M. T. C. '44, '45- Scott, Coleen: As well to be out of the world as out of style. Tri-Y '42, '43, Girls' Choir '42, '43, B Choir '44, Observer Typist '44. Shaffer, Jack: Knowledge is power. Sophomore Council '42, '43, Student Council '42, '43, '44, Homeroom President '42, ,43Q National Honor Society '44, '45, Discol '44, '45, Junior Council g,3,Pg44, Decanois '43, '44, Senior Play Business 'CE1 . Shirley, Valerie: Slzelrnaleesfrientls, not acquaintances. Crystal Bird Club '42, '43, Secretary '42, P1-651- dent '43, B Choir '44, ,453 Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Colored Girls' Chorus '42, '43, '44, '45. Short, Dolores: Slze's an up-to-date, modern girl. Nlixed Chorus '42, '43, '44, President '42, '43, Secretary '43, '44, Future Retailers of America '44, '45, Advanced Girls' Choir '44, '45. June Seniors ..-H ff, are 'Thy X y V w+-rr ' , W. , 4 ... ' - 4 V' -. 4.-1' , . ' 1 - 'f4M':5 . V f :.g',L'. 5 T , '.'4' ' M Short, Shirley: Tlzey're only truly great who are truly good. Mixed Chorus '44, A Choir '44, '45, Vespers ,44. Shrout, Robert: Ambition knows no rest. Decanois '42, '43, '44, 45- Singleton, Mary: A popular girl slze'll always be. Tri-Y '42, '43, Girls' Choir '42, Mixed Chorus '42, B Choir '43, '44, '45, junior Council '43s AfiSf0S '44, '45s Sunrise Services '44, '45- Slifer, Doyle: Business before pleasure, then lots of pleasure.,EH'ingham High School '43, Student Council 43, Senior Class Constitution Com- mittee '44, Observer '44, '45, Track '44, 'M X cl Agfa fr' 'Q , -wiki' Smith, Margaret: Eyes hespeale a pleasant nature. Tri-Y '42, '43, ,44QTl1all3. '42, '43, '44, National Honor Society '44, '45, Decanois '44, '45, Smith, Priscilla: This happy laugh, this cheeiyful smile, Both are necessary for a lufe worth while, Homeroom President '42, '43, Library Staff '43, President '43, Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Manual Arts High School '44, Los Angeles, California. Snyder, Bette: Dark of hair hut sunny of clisposition. DCC-HUOIS '44, ,455 Swimming '43, '44, '45- Snyder, Rose Marie: It's herfriendliness I like. 108 THE DECANOIS Smallwood, Edgar: Ajollyfellow,full Qffun. Mixed Chorus '42, '43, '44, Librarian, Observer '42, '43, Future Teachers of America '44, '45, Review Story Contest, Fifth Place '43, Usher for Christmas Vespers '43, '44. Smart, Jack: He's in an awful mess. All the teachers expect him to live up to his name. D. S. M. T. C. '43, '44. Smith, Audrey Jeannette: Nothing so contagious as enthusiasm. Tri-Y '42, '43, Homeroom Secre- tary '43, '44, Glee Club '42, '43. Smith, Audrey June: A common name, hut a mos! uncommon girl who hears it. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Tri-Y '42. Smith, Betty: Would there were more like her. Homeroom Secretary '42, '43, Student Council, Fxecutive Board '42, '43, Homeroom Vice- President '43, '44, Future Retailers of America '44, Secretary-Treasurer '44. Smith, Lois: Her gray matter is certainly in top con- clition. Sophomore Council '42, '43, G.A.A. '42, '43, Orchestra '42, '43, '44, Observer '43, '44, '45, Future Teachers of America '44, '45, Li- brarian '45, Town Meeting of the Air '44, '45, National Honor Society '44, '45. June Seniors fit' X4 E1 nm 'QS' r C 3,45 Ke 1945 South, Phllipz Variefy is the spice of lnfeg here is one variely. Spicer, Jack: find the muscles of his hrawny arms were strong as iron hands. Football '43, Track '43. Sprunger, Robert: His scholarship is high and so is our eoneepzion of him. A Cappella Choir '43, Homeroom President '43, National Honor Society '44, '45, Discol: Christmas Vespers '43. Stern, Joanna: fllrue arfisl. Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, Christmas Vespers '43, Orchestra '42, '43, '44, '45, Silhouettes '42, '43, '44, Rosettes '44, '45, French Club '43, '44, '45, National Honor Society '44, '45, Lincoln Essay Award. Stocks, Dorothy: To forget ihis girl and her lovely personalily would he impossible. Mixed Chorus '42, Glee Club '42, Tri-Y '42, Honor Roll of Short Story Contest '43, Stroh, Gladys: She has common sense in a way fha! is nneommon. Student Council '43, '44, Girls' Chorus '43, '44, Mixed Chorus '44, '45, Girls' Advanced Choir '43, '44, A Choir '44, '45, Vespers, Observer '43, '44, '45, Red Pepper Club '44, '45- Q Q ,,.. ' :O 1 , , Erie, Hg 5, 4 June Seniors ' ' iyvli , ',E ' if .45 AW, 1-f.i,.g-, ,Alt 'f 'iii ,. Gif- ' Stuckey, Margaret: flfriendly heart has manyfriends. unior Council '43, '44. Sullivan, Marilyn: Marilyn is a girl charming ana pleasant to know, She will always havefriends wher- 'er she may go. Latin Club '44, Tri-Y '42, '43. Sutherd, Jean: If il is possihlefor a woman to succeed, then I shall. Sophomore Council '42, Decanois '42, '43, '44, '45, Class Day Committee, Senior Play, Macbeth '44, Short Story Contest Winner '44. E Sutherland, Marilouise: Dancing . . . the standard of living. Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45, Girls' Glee Club '42, '43. 109 f swf' s-qg-'T' xlv. A Tozer, Betty: Sing away sorrow, fast away rare. Mixed Chorus '42, Homeroom Secretary '42, '43, A Cappella Choir '42, '43, '44, '45g Spanish Club, Secretary '43, '44, Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45. Trainer, Gloria: Everybody is smiling, but I anz laugh- ing out loud. Observer '42, ,435 Directory '42, 343. Traver, Ann: Andfair she is that mine eyes be true. Observer '43, '44, '45, Student Council, Finance Committee '44, '45, Travis, Helen: They say the lady isfair-'tis a truth, I can bear them witness. Homeroom Officer '42, '435 junior Council '43, Junior Art League, Secretary. 110 THE DEcANois Tanzyus, Mary Fllen: .fi big heart, always willing to befriends with everybody. Thomalla, Frank: He has lovefor one,frienelship for many, ana' goodwillfor all. Junior Art League '43, '44, '45. Thomas, Wanda: There is nothing likefun, is there? Thorwick, Patricia: Neat clothing is a good letter of introeluetion. Decanois '44, '45, Thalia '44, Mixed Chorus '44, Senior Class Floral Com- mittee, Sergeant-at-arms of Sophomore Class. Tickell, Thelma: Youth in pleasure should be spent. Age will eorneg we'll then repent. Student Council '44, Girls' Chorus '42, '43. Tombaugh, William: Salts his food with hurnor and peppers it with wit. Forum '42, '43, Latin Club '-15: Track '43, '45s Fvvrball '42, '43, ,443 Council Host ,44QI IOl'TlCI'O0XT1 President '42, '43, Observer '43, '44, '45, Sergeant-at-arms of Senior Class, Senior Class Play. June Seniors .s .Am 45 .e.A.1'sf' 4., 1 1945 . Traylor, Frances: A light hear! lives long. Mixed Chorus '42, '43, Girls' Choir '44, '45, Office Helper '44, '45. Underwood, Helen: Pretly hlue eyes and golden hair, Never ez worry, never iz cure. Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45. Van Hyning, Betty: In your long chain ofjriendship, eounl ine ez link. ' Van Oppen, Donna: No! threulened wifh hroinfofigue though swf! on fool. Vroman, Virginia: Serene and fool :he goer her way- But onee ez friend ez friend 5he'll Jmy. Junior Art League '44, '45, Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45, Wagner, Rita: A merry heurl maketh ez eheeijul eounle- neznee. Student Council '42, '43, Girls' Chorus Chorus '42, '43, Future Retailers of America Olub 44, '45- June Seniors ,wa W ...ian-. A-'dbh .Aran-uk Q za 5 , 1 Q ge' . ,FL ' ' new 1 , ' in . f 4, 4 X25 . : -- 2' ' iz +V Q if, e,:yf':3,g-3114.314 ' 'W . Af., 4 ,- eii n-... Walker, Alice: Kind wordr never -wear out the tongue. Walker, Charles: Ifyou mn'! s!udy-don'fT- No need to worry, he won f. ' 1 Manual Training High School, Peoria, IlllUU1S- Wallace, Dallas: He who .vows eourfery-reopq friendship. A Cappella Choir '43, '44, '45, Mad- rigals ,44, '45, Modernaires '44, '45, H. M. S. Pinafore '45, Glee Club '43. Walters, Byron: When it suits him, even the devil does all things well. 'I'l'I 4265 ...-A--vi fl u J W - Webster, William: The deed is all, the glory naught. Town Meeting Discussion Club '43, '44, Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45, Homeroom President '44, '45. Weidemeyelt, Ruth: I know this, that my aim in ly? is to he generdus. Orchestra '43, '44, '45, Rosettes 144, 45,' Aristos '44, French Club, President 43, 44, 45- I West, Robert: Woof, w00f! :'B ,Squad, Basketball '42, '43, Decanois -'43, 44, 45' Westenhaver, Keith: I'm Keith-where's Kenneth? Band 42, '43, Orchestra '42, '43. 'HQ THE DECANOIS I Walton, Robert: Everybody likes a merry man. Future Retailers of America Club '44, '45. Ward, Maribeth: Won't you ever see me as I really am, leaving out the foolishness and all I never meant? Decanois '43, '44, '4Sg Girls' Glee Club '42, '43, '44, '45, Red Cross, Student Council '43, '44, Water Ballet '45, French Club '44, '45, Class Day Chairman. ' Warren, Betty: Afull assuranee given hy looks. Tri-Y '42, Girls' Choir '42, Observer '42, '43, '44, '45, Directory '44, '45, Student Convention '44, Cap and Gown Committee, Executive Board of Youth Center '44, '45. Warren, William: A little nonsense now and then is relished hy the hest of men. Homeroom Officer '42. Wasem, John: Capable, reliant, and always ready to do his share. Homeroom OHicer '42, '43, '44, Science Club '42, '43, President '43Q'FI'CI1Cl1 Club '44, '45, National Honor Society, Discol '44, '45- Wasson, Van: Good nature is the same in every lan- guage. A Cappella Choir '43, '44, '45, Madrigals '43, '44, Student Council '42, '43, Christmas Vespers '44, Easter Sunrise Service '45, June Seniors l I 1945 Westenhaver, Kenneth: I'm Kenneth-where's Keith? Band '42, '43, -Orchestra '42, '43, Future Re- tailers of America Club '44, '45, Westfall, Thomas: Held baek by nothing. Football '42, Track '44, '45, Student Council '44, '45, French Club '44, '45, D.s.M.T.c., Senior Class Play. Wiley, Fleta: A pleasant, faithful and reliable worker. Williams, james: I wish I eould solveevery problem as easily as one in math. Track '44, Football '44, Homeroom Officer '42, '43, ,449 Student Council '42. Williams, Mary: She has the habit of being seen and not heard. Willson, Beverly: Nature fashioned her, then threw away the mold. 4 Girls' Choir '41, '42, Homeroom vice-president '41, '42, Observer '43, '44, '45, Directory '44, '45- June Seniors If ' 'V ,iq-vig , 2 iaiuifie- Q .mfg , , P . f E lffwsg, 5 ,. L pw M . z my 'ZW 1 'Wi-tx. ' 4 f -i f -aw, A ,-ad an ' Withers, jean: Afriendly girl with afriendly smile. Observer '44. , Wolf, Audrey: You are a puzzle but puzzles are in- teresting. Student Council '43, Wright, Robert: And man, the hermit, sighed-'till woman smiled. Homeroom President, Sopho- more Council '42, '43, Sophomore Program Committee '42, '43, Stage Electrician, Foot- ball '43, '44. Ziese, John: Listening to his husky bellow-I suddenbf knew I was listening to a happy man. Homeroom Officer '42, Basketball '42, '43, '44, '45, Football '42, '43, Track '42, Class Day Committee. James Curry Valediciorian Robert Doster Salumlorian Phyllis Lehman Omlor THE DECAI'l6Ig June Class Commencement Honors 4 :I in-'lf-X ll 1 1 945 Peg Montgomery Vocal S olo Robert King Vocal Solo as Quinn, HK June Class Commencement Honors livrrfi A QW Joanna Stern Piano Sola Dallas Wallace Vow! Solo I Winner Peg Montgomery D. A. R. Awarcl Mary W. French Awards Betty Lou Ping A Naomi Morrison First Place . Second Place 1945 Science Talent Search Conducted by Science Cfubs of Amerim Lincoln Essay Awards James Curry Honorable Mention james Curry Joanna Stern gif- Y-- f-za--, , :-, Zi --T 'Y --H - -,MY Y..+., ?e34?i - M-1 u.-inf, -.,--1 ,. . + , - ,...,--' ,1 3 WN un. gf , JA- Z, ,.,- i, - ,ff-i' - ,:,,,' -, 1 ' 2 ' - v '-f Y,- rv -, - ' ...Q-H ,,, L K J V-ir,--VY,,,,,l n - 2- ,- , QA f ,f -f4. q Y -s Y F npwi If 1 my .,1 'l'l M -1 ,. N ,yu v Q 0- I 0 3 0 T in 'U 0 0 fi S' 5. O 5 Q Q T 0 C 'W 'U 2. 5. 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X 2 2 S ,f i 5 -ss : , R X X -1 J Q H I A in THE DECANOIS The Decanois QF- i ,i Q! 9 . J' 1 ix 'E' Betty Lou Ping EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CO-EDITORS f. ,X . 'K , M V S ,, 4 A- . . 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's. 'Vw -1 mf -'X' 'Z' 'su VR 'IQ3 S THESbEoAFi.oiFw The Cbserver James Morrison EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BUSINESS MANAGERS Margaret Record S Hglgng Loefflgr I 1 124 1 2 A 1 945 i Y Doris Emmons Vferee NCVYK11- Richard Ferry Dorothy Hays N ew-f Edffvf N fw-V Ef1'1f0f Feature Edilor Feature Editor James Curry' Betty Roderick Caroline Lichtenberger Editorial Edifor Circulation Manager Bookkeeper Roberta Owen Louis Westfall 'Harriet Kirby Bill Kuzinag Bookkeeper S ports Editor Girls' S ports Editor Exchange Editor '75 93 .JP A--4? W Ned Freeman Beverly Hartsell Joyce Hersch Lloyd Irish Mary Alice Johnson Caroline Keil ' Charles Aschauer Scott Bohon Darlene Bradley Jerry Butts Jean Chastain Betty Dappert Marjorie Emmons Alice Ferry , Georgia Flannigan Ubxeaaa Sloff THE DEcANbis QJIFWM. yi' IO' 'dl' 1945 Joan Kuhns Mary Helen Maxwell Shirley McDonald Eddie Mullins Patricia Oglesby Dean Peel Elaine Rosenberg George Schmink Lois Smith Betty Lou Stoune Ann Temple Bill Thomas 1034. 5f'5'a, - wi'-ff 27 radii, ffl? ,Mww f 44? ' mi ,,,,,, my 'hr' Udamam Slafj 'EU' KP Marilyn Wamsley jack Ward Marjorie Washburn Pauline Tolson Bill Tombaugli Ann Traver stvik f Q Q 2 ,L-..- 4 ,L - -+.,....ggL..L......... 4 tHE DECANOIS Robert Stauber Jeanne Knauber IJ! Pfam Znd Pfam Review Short Story Contest W. Mary Dillman .ini Plane ean Sutherd ith Place A-wr-U5 or 9 W e o ,'-' egg Jesse Pride Jllz Plane iw f ,r iff z ,, .. 59324 Q ,, vm? n 2 1' .,, ??jaHi'ffi-f' , jf , :zz X , N . Bob Miller Doris Emmons Presiden! Vice-Presiderzt . - 4. V, THE QDECANOIS National Honor Society o 1 .f i o', ' .JK .,,,. 2 ga y? . , 5 .1y.:L1,-,f ',.. ' w g Y, ff y Alice Keyl ' James Morrison Sggremry - Treasurer 1 945 National Honor Society William Bishop Jack Bolen Darlene Bradley 145-+R 1' . , Doris Badorek Betty Lee Beilsmitli Carmen Best Betty Bronson Mary Ellen Carmichael jean Yvonne Chastain .j3ZQ22?:y ' if . mx 4 ' :w:?V. . -,ifiwie is , K ,, I M at fr in QL-13, 1 lu it an av- . , ?2f5 mN, ' . . ,...o tX Ei ar' t Sli Q'- - . , f . 1, f :V-., in . 2. 4 J :..,i'H V . , t .f 4 -1 A, . it ,G xi it g if 'HG '7-':?' James Curry Robert Doster Raymond Ewing Richard Ferry Gloria Galley Doris Greb Margaret Ann Haan Barbara Hackman Dorothy Hahn Glenn Dora Harris Mildred Hauser Dorothy Hays Donald Hildebrand Robert Horney ' Mary Alice johnson 131 an 'Q f 'TY ng V iftrvl , 'Qu 48 at M' fr F Y' -x Norman Nalefski Gerald O'Mara Jackson Owens Richard Paine Betty Lou Ping Margaret Record Jack Shaffer Lois Smith Margaret Smith Robert Sprunger Joanna Stern Margot L. Tick john VVasem Fleta Wiley Joan Wiseley 132 ll -ll' ,,.-au. V. i 2 ,X pf THE DECANOIS National Honor Society Doris Kashefska Louise Krause joan Kuhns james Gord: Helene Loefller Sally McKeown Marilyn Adele March in Mier Naomi Morrison George Myer ,,..g . , 'TNQ J, , :xi . if .... 'ni ffl? Q' unllvy 'SHE ' 35 57: '- . 3 ' 22.1 91 - - F ' ,Z I vga ,ua K - . t ixcggx A W V 5,-ati 4 , I'-QV . X .5 ., ' 11+gkQgl! ,V J X jig ,EVN if 5: 1945 Decatur Schools Military Training Corps Instructors and cadet OFF1 cers Caboveb. Company B Qleftj. Company A Cbelowi. 133 5 Secretary Treasurer THE DECANOIS Presicl ent just Vice Presicl ent wk Wt' Robert King Tom Hostetler Student Council .2 'iw X ff v'r' ,, r,,- L V H 1' 'X't- L' Peg Montgomery David Roos 1945 Student Council Ben Bradley Betty Bronson Barbara Clark Joan Cross Aileen Dannewitz Betty Darling Jeanine Dickerson Donald Dizney Richard Doore Maxine Fish Mary Gammel Frances Gustin Georgeann Hall Robert Hill Barbara Hinds Alice Jendry Harold King 4 fi rl' James McClintick Beverly McMillan Mary Merris William Miller Florence Nichols James Noonan Mary Ann Pier Robert Renfeld 1 . ,it 'Sf' l aliffff-Z4 r- 3' .xv 'Uv - if 1 t ,fit 72. W -M ,zo rv l A Q Q 3 .ff X 2 2,1 Mila! -r if 53 1 ' :-wyjffp 1 Zff f 715 'J , , 7 --.... . Z Richard Albright Edward Bassett Barbara Blanchard Qi? wwf-f 'S 'QP E 41 ' It ' V ' M Y ' - , Q A 5 Qi tg., Y iqv at Xe b - '- ' gr.1jiQ,'1 ' mf V K '-C7 THE DECANOIS Student Council Betty Roderick Ruth Soules Ann Temple Thelma Tickel Bill Tomlinson Helene Weill Tom Westfall Janet Westlund Freddie Zellars Junior Red Cross The Junior Red Cross is a supporting stem of the Senior organization and is to play a greater role in our community now than at any other previous date. Community service has become the most im- portant article of the Red Cross program. It is concerned with the activities of the organization within the community. Red Cross publications are issued to schools for educational purposes and all are encouraged 'J' fx Wifi -1 nip Q f 'X Q fi f A l 'rs ' V it - , , V W iiig agwga f 136 to read the Junior Red Cross Journals and Bul letins. Contributions have been received for gifts to children in foreign lands. This is carried out by the Junior Red Cross and is called the National Children's Fund. VVith improved water facilities in the com munity of Decatur, the Junior Red Cross is making plans for an extensive water safety program. Q .K 1,1 'ef THE DECANOIS wiv i I 'Y X ': I . , W ,A at as 4 A g. p - I, - 5 f 'i'z QQ if ' 4' . Coniita Latina Comitia Latina was organized in September of 1944 for students having at least a semester of Latin. The ofiicers for the first semester were Beverly McMillan, presidentg Kenneth Steele, vice-president, Cannutt Russell, secretaryg and Robert Mullins, treasurer. Miss Mary Mcln- tire is the adviser of the club. The members chose Rident stolidi verba Latina as their motto. This means the stupid laugh at Latin words. The purpose ofthe club is to acquaint Latin students with the life, literature, and customs of the Romans. The programs consist of reading plays and stories in Latin, playing Roman games, singing songs that have been translated into Latin, and giving special reports on the Roman way of life. These activities add more enjoyment and understanding to the study of Latin and give a clearer background of the people who used the language. The members are: Georgeanne Hall, Marilyn March, Dorothy Hays, Cannutt Russell, Pat Rund, Mary Pundt, Bill Barnett, Beverly McMillan, Rosemary Craig, Georgia lflannigun, Shirley Meece, Louis VVestfall, jo Ann Rhodes, Shirley Boliek, Betty Lee Beilsnnth, Berry Bronson, and Donna Maxwell. 'iii 1 I V In I, V T :alll is I ,ff , C F -if i 'di , ., ' F , i f pn y ' i 1 ::. 'QS-3 E 1, M ...- Members are from Ruth Weidemeyer Betty Stoune Gloria De Moss Mildred Hauser Marjorie ,Washburn Frances Vallas Martha Soffas THE DECANOIS left to right: Suzanne Bass Barbara Ray Dorothy Lane Joyce Boden Mary Scherer Emily Carrier Barbara Schulte Other members in the club are: Geneva Truebe Maribeth Ward John Masson Thomas Westfall Edward Woare Tom Whitten Le Cercle Francais Le Cercle Francais is composed of twenty- six students of French who are interested in learning more about the language, customs, art, and culture of France. This year their purpose is two-fold, to use more French in programs which they can enjoy and to specific- ally help la bonne cause. The club became an auxiliary of the Decatur Unit of Friends of France sponsored by Millikin University French Club. They solicited cloth- ing, games and French books as gifts to go to France. They also sold cards and calendars to help the fund for relief of French refugees. Outstanding programs of the year were the Noel program centered around a tiny French creche in Room 217, and the spring program given at Millikin for the Decatur Unit of Friends of France. Advising the club is Miss D. May Larimore and the ofhcers serving the first semester are: Ruth Weidemeyer, Mary Scherer, Margie Peters, and Martha Soffas. The opposite picture shows a French Club meeting in progress. Ruth Weidemeyer, the president, is taking charge of the discussion. ,gnu 'John Balamas Ray Engel Raymond Ewing Marjory Hicks Robert Horney Margie Peters 3 1945 Club members pictured here are: Dan Banner Charles Aschauer Jerry Rotenberg jack Blair Ronald Bingamon Martha Johnson Martha Gisinger Florence Baker Louise England Nlargery Cushman Marilyn Brown Don Snyder jean Loetterle Pat Sheahan La Rue Magill Connie Plummer Other members are: Barbara Miller Betty Black Larry McGown Bill Rose Q, 625 x Q V g Sa I ,,, , K A 'Ja' I T-3 , -45 in 9' T 'X 10 in .i A X 1' f I 5 X 'Q 3 'V ' Z is - ' N' . -.. t, .,., y , . . t , r A, 4, - 1 if mu..-W 5 5. is La Tertulia La Tertuua, meaning an informal gathering, is an organization ofstudents who want further study in the language and customs of the Span- ish-speaking countries. The program this year included moving pictures and discussions of life and conditions in the Latin American countries and Spain. Interesting talks were given by several who had obtained first hand information by visiting one or more of our Latin American neighbors. The Spanish Club members not only enjoyed themselves, but also obtained an opportunity to practice the Spanish language by presenting Spanish playlets, singing Spanish songs, play- ing Spanish games, and holding quizes and contests which added interest to the meetings. Officers for the First semester were: Ronald Bingamon, presidentg Dan Banner, vice-presi- dentq Martha jane Johnson, secretaryg and Charles Aschauer, treasurer. Miss Marie Shuck is the adviser of the club. In the opposite picture we see some of the fun that the members have during meetings. They are playing the Spanish game, El Misterio, which means The Mystery. This game not only fur- nishes lots of laughs but it puts to use their knowledge of the language. li . N. ,vm V J 'Q as 1' . .,....,q-M... .,. 1 'Q' xr . ' 1 J Q GSW' . J s mg an 4 A ' i ? l , V' . M 4: 6 , in Afdviior 'fi I THE DECANOIS , J A. gs' - . , ,, 1 v .' '- .1 ..- K V ,: .1 'W , .Q l A . . 1 . i is - :- ' -. a Distributive Education FUTURE DISTRIBUTORS CLUB OF DECATUR Decatur retail business men have enthusiastically cooperated in helping D. H. S. oH'er this new and practical training in retailing and merchandising known as Distributive Fducationf' During the past three years over one hundred seniors have been enrolled in D. E. and now hold responsible po- sltltms, much higher ones than if they had not had this valuable training. The demands from our co-operating stores for more and better trained employees has given impetus to our high school co-op classes. Senior boys and girls who desire to work part-time, study retailing, and complete requirements for graduation at the same time may do so by enrolling in Dis- tributive Fducationf' The D. li. student attends classes during the morning, works in a co-op store during the afternoon, receives regular pay, and gets regular school credits for both. This course of study provides an opportunity for the student to prepare himself for a profession that has plenty of room at the top for energetic, well- trained, ambitious individuals. So that more professional contacts can be made, the Future Distributors Club composed of UD. F. students has been organized. In previous years this group has been called the Distributive Education Club. In order to become afbliated with the State and National organizations the name was changed and a special charter drawn up. The Future Distributors Club proposes to build a firmer bond between parents, students, merchants, and the school in regard to training in retailing and merchandising, to secure people of note to talk to current topics dealing with retailing as a profession, war restrictions, current practices in buying, selling, and store management. The speakers are made available not only for student audiences but also for Decatur's business men. The club's list of activities includes: speakers brought to school, speakers for store meetings, tours of local business houses, including manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, the annual dinner for co- operating merchants, attendance at State and National Distributors Club conventions, and an annual dance and occasional parties. The club oH'icers are: president, William VVebster, vice-president, Alice Davis, secretary-treasurer, Betty I. Smith, social chairman, Betty Barding, editor, promotion manager, Betty I. Smith, assistant, Norma Jean Elston, and advisor, Mr. Pearson. Members of the Future Distributor's Club in above pictures are: Patricia Adams, Mary Barrow, Louise Best, Velma Collie, Alice Davis, Otto Dom- broski, Betty Ellis, Norma Elston, Rosella Fleming, Bernice Furnish, Betty Goss, Wallace Hendricks, Adene johnson, Marjorie Nihiser, Eileene Otis, Rodney Polley, Frances Romano, Dolores Short, Betty Smith, Marilouise Sutherland, Betty Tozer, Helen Underwood, Virginia Vroman, Rita Wagner, Kenneth Westenhaver, Mr. Pearson. 1 945 0 V, In I , fx . .1 ., ., . ,. H in Y G 'fr ,F 'I .QI . ' ii V' fix iff? --.,. , .1 va M A we r nv- ' 'df' - -gl' .s if.- M- up , A I ,. , 1 ,K W, .0 X Q.. 4 av' , fr 7 .1 .h X 5 ,Y yi, , 2 . t so ' P-L X Q , , .9 4 - .ni K A ws ii Q' f' mv .3 , , af Y I gd, ' f W-!f'Q,aE! . K .. gf: I xi ..,,.. T , SI A: X , t -' if llbq . , 5' l Junior Art League The purpose of the Junior Art League is to encourage an appreciation of beauty wherever it is round in nature, religion, character, dance, drama, motion pictures, literature, and art. Art includes fine art, such as pictures, commercial art, industrial art, architecture, and sculpture. Preserva- tion of beauty is encouraged in our clothing, homes, schools, and other public buildings, in our parks, and in our city. Tours are taken to exhibits at the Art Center and in the stores in order that the students might get ideas for their own de- signs. XVork for the Red Cross, Junior Red Cross, and other projects is done. Two things made for the Red Cross were menu covers and song covers. Sometimes projects begun in class are completed in junior Art League. Serving as orhcers for the first semester are: president, Shirley Merris, vice-pres1- dent, Billy Heyduck, secretary, Margaret Jones, treasurer, Patsy Bachmang press reporter, Jack Batemang parliamentarian, janet VVestlund, sergeants-at-arms, Alice jendry and Carolyn Keil. Members are, left to right: Patsy Bach- man, Joan Benneche, joan Blacet, Richard Bramer, Adeline Ekiss, Bill Heyduck, Alice jendry, Margaret jones, Carolyn Keil, Dorothy Kellams, Norma jean Kile, Ruth Macabee, Shirley Merris, Barbara Myers, Jean Miller, Marianne Milnes, Mary Lou Plunk, Patricia Quillen, Charlotte Romey, Caryl Seitz, Carylyn Seitz, Norma Turner, Eleanor Weaver, and janet Westlund. Other members of the club are: jack Bateman, Robert Boyd, Charles Crockett, Erma Garyth, Don Harser, Donald Knoll- enburg, Charles Lee, Billy Rae Oglesby, Frank Pershina, Robert Seward, and Her- bert Vieweg. THE QECXNEIE7 + .. .. .. A party for every occasion makes us what fun they had celebrating ' club meetings often something special VVashington's birthday. Looks good, to look forward to. Here Aristos shows doesn't it? Aristos Aristos Literary Society, which is composed of sixteen girls, meets every Thursday, eighth hour, in Room 219 under the direction of Miss Georgia Mitchell. Qualifications for membership are to be able to attend the meetings and to have C average in English. The principal purposes of this organization are to widen the members' knowledge in subjects per- taining to English, and to acquaint them with and to teach them to have a better appreciation of various types ofliterature, both classical and modern. In most of the meetings the girls themselves pro- vide the programs, as each one must make at least 51' Mm s '. 1 1, K 4 T s M., L, ,.... two appearances a semester, but occasionally out- side speakers are presented. One of the main events during the first semester is the Inter-Society contest in which all four of the literary societies participate. Officers for the first semester were:Helene Loeffler, president, Juanita Oliver, vice-president, Jean Clark, secretary, and Dorothy Parmenter, treasurer. Members are, reading left to right : Helene Loeflier, Norma Jean May, Pauline Brown., Mary Singleton, Jean Clark, Thelma Frahlman, Joan Benneche, Marilyn March, and Shirley Entler. M0000 e .ra r irr i, T T f is 1945 is 1 A . rj -Q 4 ,v' Q . , ..:: X 5977, , ' J 'Vg- 3 lv.A 1 gi 7 A A ' V 1 I 'W I I ,.- 3' is' - V Q. i .. gnu ' ' , I . Wy .1 7 . J oi i 1 ' ' M -i , E ' ' ' Y 4 , ' fm., Q ni- ..-, AQ '- f gf, li Y, ,,,, 4, r 31. Ai ., 1 , I A-1 I Z - . 1, 1 l ' I ' V Q U B 1 ' V, if if X 'l' l ' ,fi l 4. '4 'fi fr 2 l A 1 Aa 4' '.,. M 1 l K A 7 ta! Agora I would rather be, than seem to be is the motto of Agora Literary Society whose mem- bers meet each Thursday during eighth hour with their adviser, Miss Lois Yoder. Agora's purpose is to enrich the character of each girl through her contact with the great thoughts expressed in current and classical literature, through her practice with the courtesy and orderliness of parliamentary law, and her fullest enjoyment of her friends. lnter-So- ciety contests were the focal interest of the first semester. Ofhcers for the first semester were Mar- garet Record, president, Veree Newton, vice- presidentg Darlene Bradley, secretary, Mary Jane Bangert, treasurer, and Marjorie Hicks, parliamentarian and English critic. Members are, from left to right: Sandra Lukey, Jeannine Spangler, Elaine Rosen- berg, Christine Mentis, Louise England, Florence Baker, Pauline Rich, Betty Lou Roderick, Nancy Freeland, Darlene Bradley, Darlene Sheets, Doris Krohn, Marilyn Brown, Anna Lee Gray, Patsy Anderson, Phyllis Hopkins, Norma Dobson, Beverly McMillan, Marjorie Emmons, Shirley McDonald, Phyllis Bridgewater, Martha Jean Shields, Marianne Milnes, Gertrude Weaver, Jacqueline Ware, Marilyn Wamsley, Joan Spires, Adeline Ekiss, Dorothy Hays, Mary jane Bangert, Marjorie Hicks, Carolyn Keil, Barbara Blan- chard, Mary Helen Maxwell, jean Rainey, Veree Newton, and Betty Bronson. 0 HAI' . THE DECANOIS Forum Forum Literary Society consists of a group of boys who have gathered together to learn to appreciate the writings of great men. An- other aim of the club is to acquaint its members with public speaking and the art of speaking distinctly. The name Forum comes from the ancient Greek Forum where the most brilliant men of the day met to discuss the problems that con- fronted them. Two first place winners of the Inter-Society contest came from Forum this year. They were David Roos, humorous reading, and Jim Mor- rison, learned oration. The adviser this year was Miss Jane Holland. The ofiicers for the club this semester have been Phillip Rotenberg, presidentg jim Mor- rison, vice-president, Jack Erickson, secretary- treasurer. The members are, left to right: james Morrison, Dan Messman, Phillip Rotenberg, Tom Hostetler, jack Erickson, and David Roos. f a mr Q .L vb 3 ' L t I' Y!! 2 K 74 ' ga fha- 7 fl K .K . f Asif. ,- .Q . my . ,pr Q Q Q 1 945 1 Thalia Thalia, meaning muse of comedy, is a dramatic club which was organized in 1936 with Miss Robert- son as adviser. From time to time Thalia has pre- sented plays for the public and the student body. Tryouts for membership consist of readings and pantomimes. The program this year has included presentation of original one and two act plays, and original skits and pantomimes, as Well as the study of make-up, emotion, facial expression, and dialect. A group of one act plays was presented before a number of invited student guests. The c1ub's social functions included a party and the traditional pot-luck picnic held jointly with French club. Officers for the first semester were: Dorothy Par- menter, presidentg Lynn Gard, vice-presidentg Twila Strocher, secretaryg Martha Heinle, treasurerg and Barbara Ray, sergeant-at-arms. The ofilicers for the second semester were: Carylyn Seitz, presi- dentg Sally Rhodes, vice-presidentg Barbara Ray, secretaryg Twila Strocher, treasurerg and Billy Lathrop and Barbara Johnson, sergeants-at-arms. The members are: Dorothy Parmenter, Barbara Ray, Sally Rhodes, Twila Strocher, Billy Lathrop, Caryl Seitz, Carylyn Seitz, Shirley Ekiss, and Betty Nolan. .... 77 2 is K A . ay ff , ' if fa. rx , A f 1 ,. 'Q' , V H, Q T N ai fi.. .. . . ' Q . Eff' 1QI'h'r!? . ' '-1, gy ' . . fl TP V 1 ' if ff f THE DECANOIS 5 11 - I at . ,qf, 1 ' B f , ' tg. it Q T gf . . ' . . ' T . 'W ef . V. w E I 'H -,044 ' C ,: , A t . ' s A ' ,. , as 'fi ' . -l'V . . ' l 4. . ' R Advisor 4 . J auf - ff f X Crystal Bird The Crystal Bird Girl Reserves, a club of colored girls, is named for Miss Crystal Bird who at one time was the only colored member of the Y. W. C. A. stalT and the secretary ofthe national Y. W. C. A. The Decatur Crystal Bird Club was organized through the efforts of Lillian Cummings, Leone Lieper, and Mrs. Jennie Bruks. Its first meetings were held at the Roosevelt junior High School with Mae Hawkins as the first chairman and Beatrice Valentine as the first president. The first adviser was Mrs. Georgie Pierson. At present the adviser is Mrs. Thomas Glass. The oH:1cers for 1944 and 1945 are Doris Ellen Baugh, presidentg Varnell Anderson, vice-presidentg Annie Pearl Brodnax, secretary, Waddell Living- ston, treasurerg Viola Porter, sergeant-at-arms. The club gave a tea for the incoming sophomores and also the initiation for them. ' The members are Viola Porter, Earline Perkins, Frances Payee, Annie Pearl Broadnax, Valerie Shirley, Elizabeth Wisdom, Genevieve Fuchre, Doris Baugh, Carlene Jones, Waddell Livingston, Dorothy Jackson, Gertrude Marshall, Barbara Smith, Flora Johnson, and Joan Johnson. 146 1945 A ,f A V r J ' V 1 ,. '77 'ss N A 'fl' I x , A is r Q ,Mui fi?-f i Q 3? . : if 10 i 2 1 iw ,fa , i ,L .1 r . fit I. i - . g A, 2 M -Q . - -V , .Z up H ,. , ' , ai 3' T- T' iw ,, ii ' A ,wa Y ,A . f, .sf ' ., l ff , ,xl i f n ft T 1 Town Meeting Discussion Club Early in the year, Mr. Stearns became the club's new .adviser as Mr. Staley left the school system. Error to November 7, politics was the main item Of interest among the. club members. The members were rather evenly divided, democrats and repub- l1CanS, With Hans Loefiiler being the most ardent supporter ofMr. Roosevelt, while Scott Bohon chose to support Mr. Dewey. At the suggestion of the president, the club of- ficially endorsed the proposition that German should be reinstated in high school. The club broadcast over VVSOY on April 3 as one of their regular meet- ings. The topic discussed was Should a year of Military Service be Required after the War? . The club has enjoyed several parties includin one . , , , I g welner roast at Fairview park early in the fall. The purpose ofthe club is to stimulate interest in current events so that greater knowledge may be had with which to build the world of tomorrow and without which no new world can have any hope of being built. ' The officers are: Jim Curry, president, Marilyn March, vice-president, Hans Loefller, secretary, and Mildred Hauser, treasurer. The members who appear in pictures are: Charles Aschauer, Scott Bohon, Edith Burgen, William Cannon, James Curry, Martha Evans, Wllllam Flora, Mildred Hauser, Carolyn Lichtenberger, Hans LoeFHer, Marilyn March, Joyce Mills, Roberta Owens, Jesse Pride, Mary Lou Shulte, Lois Smith, and Mr. Stearns. I Other members are Betty Lou Ping, Jean Qhas- rain, Mary Lou Muir, Doris Emmons, 'Ima Binge, Mildred Hauger, Betty Lou Rohl, Marjorie VVash- liurn, and Norma Pinkley. l 'I47 THE DEcAN0ls -. sl 7- V A , 3: .36 it ' fag, ' - as w . . r ' . . ' a T E ,XJ t X, Q X 'J ,Vi k f ,V 'i j 2 Y ' M. c if Y , r, ,Q N2 xt - , - - f e 1 A , 1X E 'J in vi I' hi P A I ' x s w ,, 'Y K ,R xl '-f -vi ,fa get ,J A af ,,, if Y t Hi-Y The Decatur chapter of Hi-Y was organized here last year under the sponsorship of P. K. Houdek, of the Y. M. C. A., after three years in which Decatur High School had no chapter. Hi-Y is fifty-six years old this year and is the oldest high school organization running in the world today. Hi-Y is a world wide organization having thousands of members all over the world. About 250,000 of these are in the United States. The Y. M. C. A., which sponsors and is the' parent organization of Hi-Y, will be one hundred one years old June 6. National Hi-Y conferences have been held in 1936 at Berea, Kentucky, and in 1938 in in New York. At these meetings, boys from all over the country come to discuss problems of national and international importance. State conferences are held yearly during the first week of December at several places over the state. Hi-Y ofiicers from here went to Streator last year. The club's platform is: To create, maintain, and extend, throughout the school and com- munity, high standards of Christian character. The four planks of the platform are: clean speech, clean athletics, clean scholarship, and clean living. The three sides of the Y's triangle 4 , stand for Christian development of spirit, mind, and body. The club's program includes the use of the Y, swimming, the complete program of Y athletics, school-community projects, dances, joint meetings with Tri-Y, and the year's high- light, a week of camping directed by state Y leaders, where they train in Hi-Y leadership and take part in a program of swimming, hik- ing, football, and baseball. Boys from this district went to East Bay Camp on Lake Bloomington last summer. Hi-Y members from eight principal Illinois towns were present. The emblem above is the club's insignia and is used on the club's pin. Meetings are held at 7:30 at the Y. M. C. A. Officers for the past year have been: Larry Morrison, president, Louis Westfall, vice- presidentg Dave Smith, secretary, Robert Rendfeld, corresponding-secretary, and Wil- liam Moore, treasurer. The members appearing in the pictures are: Dick Adams, Dick Wyckoff, jim jones, jack Erickson, Dan Messman, Martin Stratman, Don Trimmer, Bill Moore, jerry Bickes, Lou Westfall, Glenn Rose, Edward Thorpe, Harold Durchholz, Bob Rendfeld, Don Houser and Larry lV1orrison. 1945 ... .:' A A t a W, ,xl 12 1 , A. .I f K ,1-5,5 i i K . , A - it 1-Aga, ' .. ii , 3 if Q? A . ,, gf. .1 ji 3, Fi 4, ,gr . fx '4 , 3 , , 'Lx if .K - il fI live .. X' Advisors Tri-Y ln cities scattered all over the United States, the the Y. M. C. A. sponsors clubs for groups of girls who wish to find fun and companionship and who want to ollfer their services to their community. These girls are known nationally as the Girl Reserves. The Girl Reserves of Decatur high school have formed a club of their own and they call themselves the Tri-Y's. Their symbol is a circle with an in- scribed triangle. The triangle represents the indi- vidual, with the three sides representing the body, mind, and spirit. The circle stands for the world in which she lives, for the girl tries to face life squarely and give her best. The circle of her world is forever pushed out by the points of her expanding triangle. This symbol is her trademark, a daily reminder to herself and others of the way she wishes to live. The girls meet each Monday evening in the Y. W. C. A. building to discuss community projects, plans for educational talks, and various other activities. Some of the girls have been or are nurse's aides. Together they cut and sewed, and stuffed animals to be sent to the japanese-American children in the internment camps. A number of them earned extra money for themselves and the club by taking care of small children belonging to Friday night shoppers. Boxes were prepared and packed for the Red Cross to be sent to Russia where many of the little but important luxuries that mean so much are very scarce. And of course there are many more lesser but nevertheless useful projects. Each semester there is an impressive candle light service for the installation of .new members. This service is very beautiful and serious. It was originat- ed by the Tri-Y's themselves. Q Tri-Y's have as their advisers Miss Yargar and Mrs. Roberts of the high school faculty, and Miss Elizabeth Geating, the Y. W. C. A. secretary. The members are: Frances Hebel, Norma Lou Lyons, Jean Powell, Betty Rambo, Beulah, R21IT1l?0, Bonnie Walters, Shirley Robb, Ruth Rice, Jaunlta Peifer, Margaret Jones, Darlene Bradley, Shirley Merris, Caryl Seitz, Caryln Seitz, Norma Jean Hale, Barbara Haynes, Dorthea Koons, Ramona Ross, Barbara Jean Ray, Dorothy Lane, Imleen Smith, Norma Jean May, and Helen Clam. 149 ,M A w , -4 ,-4 '- ii A 4' , In ef I' ,A :,fffffff ,,j.?'1 , 5' f S- iiff F315 N4 i an-ua necmiois Girls' Athletic Association I l The objective of this association is to promote interest in athletics, health, and sportsmanship. The officers of the club are: president, Pauline Tolsong vice-president, Carolyn Klitzingg secretary, Barbara Erwin, treasurer, Martha Heinleg and intra- mural manager, Dorothy Lane. The adviser is Mrs. Julia Roberts. Letters will be given at the end of the year to all yvholhave acquired one hundred points by participat- ing in activities, and have had a physical examina- tion. Points may be obtained by participating in individ- ual and team sports. Individual sports include skating, hiking, swimming, bowling, archery, folk dancing, shuflieboard, square dancing, social danc- ing, stunts and tumbling, and bicycling. Club group activities include volley-ball, tennis, softball, basket- ball, deck-tennis, ping pong, paddle tennis, and badminton. The members are, reading left to right in the first row: Mrs. Julia Roberts, Barbara Ray, Dorothy Lane, Martha Heinle, Barbara Camp, Carolyn Klitzing, Eleanor Bricker, Barbara Erwin, Pauline Tolson, Harriet Kirby, Frances Grey, Mary Ann Pier. In the Second row: Pat Farrell, Helen Clam, Eileen Smith, Marie Ernst, Barbara Seitz, Beulah Rambo, Betty Rambo, Shirley Merriss, Pegg-Y Hildebrand, Barbara Kellington, Pat Rittenhouse, Betty Scheibly. 1945 First row: Jean Loetterle, Ruth Soules, Bob Frances Gray. Third row: Suzanne Blass, H6163 Ickes,eAlta Mowry, Jerry Mayes. Second row: Clark, Phyllis HoplimS, DOTUUWY anew HH Miss Yargar, Marilyn Gieseke, Carl Farmer, Barbara BcrtSCl1- Red Peppers An organization new to Decatur High this year was the Red Pepper Club. The members sat as a unit at basketball games. They all wore red and white, and a big red pepper sign was displayed to identify them. They practiced new yells with the cheer leaders and planned special stunts for some ofthe big games. Those mem- bers who participated in stunts and who attended practice sessions regularly earned the right to wear the red pepper em- blem. The Red Peppers wish to become a strong organization that really puts pepper into the cheering at our games. On the planning committee are Mari- lyn Gieske, Dorothy Love, Bob Ickes. Miss Laura Yargar advises the club. The cheer leaders are Harold King Ccaptainj, Shirley Malloy, Elizabeth Ma- haney, Barbara McKenzie, Peg Mont- gomery, and Claude Smith. .,,t.ww ,,v-NW vw? is T , ,st ,..,. 'l5'l LTHE DECANOIS 5 'X -1 W fx' wt? ' V .rj J if 'itil , I ' -. ,1 j f f sw' t t .. s ',i,sf52,g H W, ' 3 ' 2 - - M11 lasik 5 K 0 Inf . . ,,,. 4,v s as-fa -qs, -nal, A J , '1- K Y 153 ,52 K, Q ,gs-2 . w .t Future Teachers of America The Future Teachers ofAmerica Club is a new organization in Decatur under the direction of Miss Gertrude Hill. The club has been named in honor of Dr. Livingston C. Lord, the great edu- cator. Meetings are held every other Tuesday evening. The purpose is to promote a better understanding of education for those who are planning to make teaching their vocation. Members of the club discuss freely the problems at hand concerning education and educators. After the informal meeting, some time is spent in making scrap books to be given convalescents ln Decatur hospitals. Next year, as the club expands, new projects can be started and more thorough discussions held. Officers of the club are Margie Peters, presi- dent, Geneva Truebe, vice-president, Dorothy Parmenter, secretary, Mary Lou Muir, treasurer, Lois Smith, librarian, Bill Barnett, historian, and Edgar Smallwood, song leader. The members are, from left to right: Edgar Smallwood, Lois Smith, Louise Krause, Margie Peters, Geneva Truebe, Betty Beilsmith, Miss Hill, Bill Barnett, Donald Snyder, Dorothy Parmenter, Harriet Kirby, Annie Broadnax, and Doris Baugh. , rw Zeeteesee The members of this Win-the-Peace Club felt the challenge to accept some responsibility as citizens of today. Their primary purpose is to study and discuss plans for the prevention of wars. They have made a study of certain types of situa- tions that bring about war, such as the past military history of Germany, the role played by German- controlled cartels in bringing on World War II, and the Polish boundary disputes. Various proposals on what to do with Germany after this war have been considered. WVhy the League of Nations failed to function in such a way as to prevent wars has served as a basis for the study of current post war peace plans such as the Dumbarton Oaks and Culbertson plans. The group uses the informal round table dis- 152 cussion method in conducting its meetings. Each member is made responsible for contributing some phase of the subject under consideration. Discussion pro and con follows. Material is used from such sources as current magazines, books, and the Foreign Policy Association publications. James Butts, as president, has led the group dis- cussions. filaine Rosenberg has acted as program chairman, and Ruth Wiedemeyer as secretary- treasurer. U Members of World History classes are eligible for membership if they maintain a C average in their subjects. The members are John Wagner, James Butts, Bob Buch, Miss Ehrhardt, Elaine Rosenberg, Margaret Armstrong, and Ruth Weidemeyer. wif ,ff W ,, I ef. 9? ' ,, 75 .,. 1-, 44-l fff, .Lvmia , . ff 1-,iv gf ' . f 0 Q in ff V u . f f w-iwzf, 1 ' ' ,A We? zfgffi , AQ 'V f , - .V Y 1.. f : ff ' :Zf-. yRg sa. , 145' ' A 1 'M-KWH: pf' ' , -f ff ,K f A I ky -Q . Q PY F.. 'I54 THE DECANOIS MIDYEAR CLASS OF 1945 Presents SUSPENSE f 6 1 945 THE CHARACTERS Stan McBride. . . Mrs. McBride. . . Roy Bishop ..... Betty Archer .... Stuart Brownlee. Pauline ........ Mr. Putman .... George Spencer. . Madeline Revelle Whitey VVilson. . Barbara Field. . . Mrs. Slater ..... Slim Lynch ..... Radio Announcer. . . ................RohcrtSchwartz . ....... Wan Chastain ........f7arnes Eckrnan Patricia ffcan H ass Richard Ferr . , ...... . y . . . . .faanita Oliver . . ....... Robert Bclinar . . . ..... Ear! Bridgcwatcr . . . . . . . . . . .Barbara Davis . . ......... Barton Patrick . . ..... Norina 7can fone: ......MariIy11 March . . .... Dick McE!ro .. y .. . john Carter STAGING COMMITTEE ' john Carter and Julius De Laughter ..... Chairmen Phyllis Whitten Betty Rutledge Shirley Boliek Fred Vogel Ruth Lane Mary Muir f Margie Sams Patricia Rund Patricia Mallinson Betty Siloski MADELINE RAVELLE MRS, SLATER Mrs. McBride talks to the sponsor THE DECANOIS The plot is unraveled over the radio. Betty and Roy become engaged. SUSPENSE The play opens with Pauline, the detective-minded maid, preparing the McBride home for a party honoring the success of the Sherlock Holmes radio program. Stan McBride portrays Mr. Holmes with Roy Bishop as Dr. Watson. Shortly Mr. Putman, an ardent Sherlock Holmes fan, presents himself as do Roy Bishop and Betty Archer. Mr. Brownlee, the sponsor, arrives and gives Stan a jeweled cigar- ette case of considerable value. George Spencer tries to snatch it but is stopped by Pauline. Madeline Revelle, his companion, is also brought in. Next Barbara Field, Mr. Kirk's nurse, arrives and says that he promised her the cigarette case before his death. Mrs. Slater, his nearest relative, also claims it. Whitey Wilson, pretending to be Madeline's lawyer, and Slim Lynch, the sheriff, are now intro- duced. Madeline, wanting to clear herself, tells Stan that Spencer had been blackmailing Mrs. Slater who wanted the cigarette case in order to defeat the will which it concealed. Stan solves the mystery on his radio program discovering that Mr. Kirk has left everything to Barbara. Mr. Putman turns out to be a lawyer, Spencer commits suicide, and Pauline is paid five hundred dollars reward for recovery of the will. 1 945 Doing their part back stage. PRODUCTICN STAFF Director ...................... Norma Mdg71ll50H l Property Director. . . ,...... Helen Smpp T Make-up Director. . . ...... Helen Gorham Adviser ...,...,.. ..... E Ima Goldinger Prompter ..,.... ........ E va Look Electrician .... .... R obert W:f'ighz Curtain Boy .................,.... George Truebe PROPERTY COMMITTEE Dorothy Parmenter ................... Clzrzirmzm Betty Bronson Pat Rund Margie Sams Pat Mallinson Shirley Boliek Mary Pundt Betty Rutledge BUSINESS COMMITTEE DorisEmmons ........................ Chairman George Schmink .... q ......,.. Assislrznt Chairman Mary Hlston, Helen Smith ........,...... Typisfs USHERS Ruth Lane, Clzrzirmfzn- Betty Beilsmith, Evelyn Camp, Jean Cassell, Marilyn Cressler, Alice Cutler, Alice ,lean Davis, Nadine Davis, Alice Decreval, Peggy Edwards, Williene Fuchre, Patricia Mallinson, june Meece, Rosemary Nash, Dorothy Parmenter, Francis Printy, Margie Sams, Janet Tichenor, and Maxine Warnick. RADIO ANNOUNCER R7 'l . l JUNE CLASS OF 1945 4 presents Arsenic and Qld Lace 1945 5 2 ,i ,, 3 jonathan Brewster jonathan Brewster The june Senior Class of 1945 presented Arsenic and Old Lace on February 22, 23, and 24 at the high school auditorium. This comedy, written by Joseph Kesselring, takes place in the Brewster home in Brooklyn. Abby and Martha Brewster are two charming old ladies who like to put elderly, lonesome gentlemen out of their misery and accomplish it in a strange fashion. They simply give the men a comforting glass of homemade elderberry wine to which they have added a touch of arsenic, strychnine, and cyanide. They bury their gentlemen friends in the basement of their home. One of the brothers, Teddy, believes himself to be Theodore Roosevelt and the other, jonathan, along with his companion, Dr. Einstein, are wanted in different sections of the country for twelve murders. Mortimer, another member, is engaged to Rever- end Harper's daughter, Elaine. However after wit- nessing this household, he feels he has no right to marry Elaine, and the resulting situations make a fine comedy. Everything turns out for the best in the end when Abby, Martha, and Teddy decide to go to Happy Dale, Jonothan is taken by the police, and Mortimer discovers he is not really a Brewster. Dr. Einstein 1945 Teddy BreWStSf Dr. Harper Mr. Witherspoon PRODUCTION STAFF Director, ......,...,....,...... Norma Magnuson Adviser ............................ Mary Carroll Make-up Directors, Helen Gorham and Lo ura Yargar Business Directors. .Naomi Morrison, f7im Wiliiamy, Roherl Horney Student Manager ..... .............. . Yack Bolen PROPERTY COMMITTEE Helen Loeffler. ........................ Chairman Margaret Record ..... ......... fi .vristanl Chairman Mary Singleton Betty Roderick Billy May Roberta Cloyd Patty Oglesby Virginia Cole Mary Alice johnson Viola Cassidy Jack Cook Dixie Chambers STAGE CREW Albert Abbott, Chairman ................ Bob West Donald Kush Kenneth Westen- haver Jerome Frank Keith Westenhaver Jack Johnson Maurice Johnson James Baldwin Bob Wright T MAKE-UP COMMITTEE Betty Gammon ,............... .....,.. C hazrman QAssisted by 7th hour dramatics classl U COSTUME COMMITTEE Phyllis Lehman ...................... .. .Chairman Marianne Isome Eileen Depew Mary Margaret Minton Elaine and Mortimer E l .,.., ,. -.... , W, ...- W'-.Wm -N - 9' 7. ' w . ..f 'N 5 1 . 2 W- f ml A ff N, ,:, 1 . S x Q if ,X 4- L y 9 V J 12 n- ,Ji N ' x x .. it M1 231 ., v- mf. Milkw, 131053 5. Wwe' ,xg , 5,1 'Q iii A ad, '32 X Ri! ,, Y ,Ll .X Q , ,k g , S? -4-. 1 945 q P DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL Hnnual Christmas Vespers Presented by, The Combined High School Choirs SUNDAY, DECEMBER SEVENTEENTH Nineteen Hundred Forty-four Three O'Clock PROGRAM God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen The Holly and the Ivy ......... Go Tell It on the Mountain .... Christmas Wai ts Processional-Adeste Fidelis Jesu, Priceless Treasure ......,. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear .... ' 1-A Ci15if' ' The First Noel ...i. . .................... . Combined Choirs Christmas Story .,....... ..............,. . . Bob King Response-BeautifulSavior .... Prayer from Hansel and Gretel n Les Anges Dans Nos , Advanced Girls' Choir Clear and Calm Was That Holy Night ................... B Choir Christmas Carol from Lapland ..... .........,.......,.. The Christmas Story ............ ........,..,..........,. A and B Choirs The Sheep Lay White Around .... .................... Combined Choirs . . . .Houghlon .arr. Sfainer . .arm Smith ..........Barh . . . . .Christiansen . ..... arr. Haworth ,according .fo Sl. Lake . . . . .Chrisziansen . . . .f1Il771,I7l'7'di7IL'k . . . . .Frenfh Carol . . . . .Nikolsky . .arr. Dickinson . . . .7oan IIYISEIKJ' . . . .R. Deane Shure Cradle Hymn .... .................... . . . ....,.. Chrisliansen Silent Night ................................. ...... ......... G 2 'uber-llfelzel Benediction .................................... ..... R ev. Carre! IV. Flewelling Response-The Lord Bless You and Keep You ......... .............,..... L ufkin DIRECTORS A and B Choirs ......,........ .......,.......i.......... JV Iiss Margarel Fassnarhl Advanced Girls' Choir and Waits ..... ..................,,...... M iss Mavis flfpaugh Accompanists, ...........,..... . . ............. Mary Margaret Nichols, Gayle Garton Soloists ........................ ..... D alias 1Va!!aee, Peg Montgomery, ffoan Pl iseley Flag Bearers ,.... . . . ..,..,............... Roherl Irkes, Robert Nanfe Business Manager ..... .......................,.................. M ary Merris ACKNOWLEDGMENT J. Fischer and Bros., publishers of The Sheep Lay lffhile Around. Barbara Fogler, Edgar Small- wood, 'Girls' Choir arrangement ofthe above. Decatur High School Student Council, sponsors. Bob West, Bob Wright, stage managers. THE DECANOIS First row left to right Jesse Pride john Goodwin Bill Hughes Ernest Carperos Clarence Howard Bill Thomas T66 Band Second row left to right: Bob Roberts QStudent Leaderj Larry Redman Leland Wochner jimmy Reynolds Bob Hughes John Armstrong Robert Doss james Boyd Third row left to right: Richard Barger Bill Poole Don Tarvin Bill Weidemeyer Bill Barnett Joe Carmack Dean Mounts Sterling Boyer 1 945 .Q Z First row left to right: Bob Burdick Robert Jones Arthur Sappington Paul Wallisa Frederick Scrantor William Ballinger Band Second row left to right Wayne Albert Robert Richards Robert Wickersham jack Schepper Gilbert Halliburton Clayton Brant Bob Boyd CDrum Majorj : Third row left to right jack Bateman Ted Bradford Richard Templeton Henry Gillman Eugene Cook Edward Woare David Gibbs Bill Heise ii THE DECANOIS XJ' Qrchestra First row left to right: Second row left to right: Charlotte Lingenfelter joan Higgins Mildred Hauser Paul Willisa Bob Roberts Bob Jones Bill Poole Ruth Weidemeyer Mary Lou Shulte Helen Payne Dolorez Baker Maxine Fish Georgeanna Hall Third row left to right: Leland Wochner Clarence Howard Larry Redman Jesse Pride Frederick Scranton Dean Mounts John Armstrong 1945 X l'X.s? First row left to right: Betty Lou Stoune Jack Bateman Phyllis Lehman Crchestra SCComl l'OW left to right: Third 1-QW left U3 right Winna Dillinger Dorothy Delbert Georgiann Corey Bob Boyd Mary Margaret Nichols Harriet Hauser Barbara Schroth Robert Wickersham Joanna Stern Clayton Brant Wayne Alberts Edward Woare Eugene Cook Raymond Fryman Don Tarvin Don Andrews x 'ff lk ' A ,,, 7 43, ., , rw -,H 1,-v ,a ,3'. 3 4 LA p ,,-' 'Q THE DECANOIS , l i . .. 44 4 AL L A 4 ,ff P ree i 4 4 A Cappella Choir 4 4 The A choir, under the leadership of Miss Margaret Fassnacht, has taken a very active part in both school and community. During the first semester it presented programs for the meeting of the Decatur Teachers' Association early in the fall, which required concentrated effort right from the very first week, the annual meeting of the Y.W.C.A., several broadcasts from WSOY, the Women's Club, and the Kiwanis Club. High lighting all other performances was the annual Christmas Vespers given for the students December I4 and 15, and for the public Sunday, December 17. The Vespers were most impressive and gave to listeners and singers a feeling that they had participated in a real Christmas service. The color scheme of blue and silver was carried out in lighting and decorations of the two large Christmas trees on either side of the stage, in the stage lights, as well as in the programs themselves. The A choir added their bit to the color scheme, as they were vested in robes of a lovely blue, with egg shell satin collars. The B choir, in their black robes, were seated in a double frame around the members of th o'r e A ch 1. - , , I Second semester found the choir busy dividing 170 ' their time between preparation for the presentation of the' comic opera, H.M.S. Pinafore, with several of the leads, and many chorus members selected from this group, and preparation for the Sacred Concert by the combined choirs at the First Metho- dist Church, the evening of Palm Sunday, and the others Easter programs. We undertook and have successfully completed the project of securing lovely new maroon robes for our choir. Our officers the first semester were: president, Bob King, vice-president, Peg Montgomery, secre- tary, Darlene Bradley, treasurer, Dallas Wallace. Second semester these positions have been filled by Bob Eifert, Betty Lou Stoune, Phyllis Lehman, and Mary Merris. The members of the choir have worked hard to establish a feeling ofunity and perfect tone blending. Individualism and self were forgotten as the mem- bers each added the strength of his voice to reinforce that of his neighbor until it became as a single perf fectly tuned instrument. In some of the programs they have experienced the tremendous lift and power which music can express, a power so great that time stands still, surroundings are forgotten, as a great upsurge of joy and release carry singers and listeners 1 945 4, 'C '53 t is T A 434 A . A k A it !,..:? A' VW. 1 A .1 A -ta vii T W 4 J I! 4 A may was A , i 5, 'fi' V. if .j ' r Q L A A 4 A 4 A L l L. .. was ,fis- A A Cappella Choir into the Mystic Realm of Music. Social life has not been forgotten. High lighting this phase of their activities was a lovely formal Christmas party in the ballroom of the Decatur Club for all who participated in the Christmas Vespers. A receiving line consisted of the presidents of the Choirs with their guests, the chaperones, Miss Irons, and the directors, Miss Margaret Fassnacht and Miss Mavis Alpaugh. Dancing to the music of the Swing Stylists, participation in games di- rected by Miss Freda Combs of the Recreation De- partment, fortune telling and a visit from Santa made the hours pass all too rapidly. Just at midnight a huge friendship circle was formed, and Silent Night was sung to close a happy evening. Anyone who has had a part in the Decatur A Cappella Choir can well be proud. For many years it has held a high place among organizations of its king in the nation. Through the years, each singer, realizing his responsibility, adds his bit to help maintain the high standards. Thus the senior mem- bers of this year regretfully relinquish their places, adminishing the new comers to remember at all times that theirs is a privilege and a trust, to main- .ahh APA tain the high standards already established, to push ever upward toward higher goals, and to make un- selfish generous contributions to the musical life of Decatur. The A Choir members pictured above are: Marilyn Aulabaugh, Joseph Bailey, Juanita Bailey, Dale Bangert, Phillip Batson, Barbara Blanchard, Carl Campbell, Jean Clark, Raymond DeLaughter, Ann Ecklund, Bob Eifert, Lois Ellegood, Gloria Galley, Mary Gammel, Betty Gammon, Keith Harris, Bill Johnson, Elbert Jordon, Carolyn Keil, Bob King, George Kuhns, June Landis, Bonnie Liming, Elizabeth Mahaney, Margaret Martin, Sally McKeown, Joyce Meador, Mary Merris, Carol Miller, Corwin Minick, Juanita Minton, Peg Mont- gomery, Mary M. Nichols, Merlin O'Dell, Bob Page, Dick Peacock, Frances Pershina, Russell Price, Pauline Rich, George Schmink,' Melvin Short, Shirley Short, Donald Snyder, Martha Soffas, Elizabeth Somerville, Claude Smith, Gladys Stroh, Betty Lou Stoune, Margaret Stewart, Betty Lou Tozer, Dallas Wallace, Van VVasson, Janet West- lund, Joan Wiseley, Norma Wright, and Miss Fassnacht. 'I71 . s 14. A s THE DECANOIS 3 3' ' .QL l wa '32 .14 A it The B Choir, under the leadership of Miss Fassnacht, has had a very active year. Eligibility for membership in this choir is established by evi- dence of good work done in Mixed Chorus and other preparatory groups. This choir participated in the annual Christmas Vespers. It presented a sacred concert at the United Brethern Church in january. Before the Christmas Vespers the B choir purchased new tailored collars for the black choir robes. These were of the same style as the ones worn by the other choir. It also took part in the concert given by the com- bined choirs on Palm Sunday evening at the First Methodist Church. In this service, our choir was seated in the balcony. Wejoined the other two choirs in An Easter Symphony, accompanied by the organ and a string quartet. We also sang Legend by Tschaikowsky, In joseph's Lovely Garden and Cherubim Song. The Easter sunrise service was another occasion for us. At that time we joined the A choir for a most impressive service. A large percentage of this choir participated in the comic opera, H.M.S. Pinafore, the second se- mester. Many of the boys were members of the special sailor chorus, and the girls were in several of the special dance and song groups. In this choir very serious study is made of tone blending, ability to think pitch, to sing in tune, to 172 1' X . - li T lff 't' i e Ctrl I it aw- N 'W B Choir il sight read, and of the other mechanics necessary for good a cappella ensemble. The enrollment of this group has grown to eighty interested workers. The first semester officers were: president, Herman Hale, vice-president, Howard Wallace, secretary, Paul De Fratesg treasurer, Joan Ruthrauff. Second semester offices were filled by Jack Payton, Betty Bain, David Roos, and Dick Evans. ' Pictured are: Betty Behrend, Edward Besalke, Beverly Bliler, Eulavohne Butler, James Buck, Roberta Cloyd, Bonnie Craig, Marjorie Cushman, Raymond DeLaughter, Charles Dratwick, Victor Durcholz, Paul DeFrates, Bill Eaton, Barbara Fogler, Charles Fusson, Lynn Gard, Shirley Garver, Carol Gnechow, Barbara Gunther, Herman Hale, Norma Hawkins, Marjorie Hicks, Bob Hill, Betty Hubbell, Olive Jewell, Florence Koslosfki, Eleanor Kwasny, Betty Lawrence, Betty Logans, Madonna Langdon, Sandra Lukey, Scott Lusk, Shirley MC- Donald, Barbara McKenzie, Shirley Merritt, Sammy Ollesh, Patricia Osborne, jack Payton, Dorothy Parmenter, Mary Ann Pier, Barbara Jean Ray, Barbara Ream, Bill Rickett, Joan RuthraulT, Dor- othy Schaub, Norma Schultz, Shirley Sherman, Valerie Shirley, Mary Simpson, Mary Singleton, Barbara Smith, Elsie Smyers, Twila Strocher, Jane Sutherd, Alta Jean Syfert, Hugh Trimby, Frances Vallas, Howard Wallace, Martha Ward, and Minia Whaley. , A H, 2 'S-':Y'i'5: 1945 ,.., p ar-.. 1 -Q- 1 F 3 be ' iii? fr' 'ff e T l 1 A -ni if E 1 'X l i - ' i i ' . , , . E ,QV r 1 t X Girls' Glee Club The Girls' Glee Club, directed by Miss Alpaugh, consists of twenty-six girls who meet every day during seventh hour. The goal of the club is to improve voices and to learn the basic fundamentals of choral singing. The officers are: president, Anne Divilbissg vice-president, Barbara Bra- deng secretary, Betty Lois Campbell, treasurer, Dorothy Spaarg and li- brarian, Margaret Hathaway. The girls from left to right are: Mary Baldridge, Barbara Braden, Betty Lois Campbell, Beverly Carr, Anne Divilbiss, Marjorie Emmons, Erma Garvin, Eileen Harris, Margaret Hath- away, Jackie Hazenfield, lda Mae Holmer, Phyllis Hopkins, Daisy Isaacs, Betty Kibler, Nancy Mills, Suzanne Nichols, Juanita Oliver, jean Rainey, BettyLou Siloski, Dorothy Spaar, Janet Weber, Delores Wikowsky, and Lina Zandonia. THE DEJCANOISJ 'N X :WTP . ,. 494 , .6 i . 'xi ' ai Ki A , y 'X 1:5 ., Q Z K K ,V Fi! ' '- as - 'VV I , , wi , f i ' A ifg. 1+r ,f1.s,.-' guy if l 1' f lv! XJ' , 4 X! QB: W? . 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The girls, left to right, are: Alma Appleman, Billie Augustine, Phyllis Bridgewater, Edna Butler, Vir- ginia Carr, Jane Crocker, Mary Crutchley, Ruth Elston, Louise England, Marion Freed, Nancy Freeland, Mary Godwin, Anna Lee Gray, Barbara Hall, Joyce Hersh, Imogene Hodge, Doris Kashef- ska, Dorothy Jean Killams, Doris Krohn, Deone Mann, Linna McKintrick, Joyce Morrison, Marilyn Morthland, Elizabeth Ann Patterson, Melba Quillen, Delores Short, Margaret Strahle, Shirley Swift, Helen Tertel, Betty Traver, Jacqueline Ware, Betty Lou Weaver, Barbara Wheal, Maxine Whiteside, and Miss Mavis Alpaugh. Boys' Double Trio This year the group of boys who were able to arrange their schedule have been working on part- songs such as Piping Tim of Galway, Drink to me Only with Thine Eyes, Joshua Fit de Battle of Jericho, and another spiritual, Oh, Won't You Sit Down? They are planning to work up a contata 74 entitled Song of Man during the spring semester. Ofiicers and members, left to right, are: president, John Balamosg vice-president, Ray Engle, secretary- treasurer, Bill Eaton, sergeants-at-arms, Donald. O'Dell, Neil Anderson, and Robert Carr. ' ' si? 1 945 i l Q , i' , 1 1 . V . , . f ,rv me-JW i l U3 J, .. , t' ,jg AA ' if ' 2 .Q .. -1 f-x . A Q , A V .- . ' 1 l 1 - I . - 5 ii? V ' 4 . E , . t , -, . 1 A i , e 5 5 7 ,. ' .. 5 'Y gr- , . I P 'I 9 v. i ri E I 1:1 1' an .- , Q , Y s bw , .. I 5 w 5 it f rf 26, - .W-y '? up , In ' 1' ,Ag , g 2: tvs' .J . ,f 2 X., 'SL I L' -- f 1' .. 8' 'P ,A,.A ' if ', - ' J 5 5 , Q? 'gf 771 J 'AII . .. W-, V ti, 5 All 'A 5' f- I K K 5 it ' '::::l ' . X. l i..-if .. C Y I Q E f M1 A . i 34. s i J i i .s Mixed Chorus, Fvery fifth hour boys and girls of Mixed Chorus meet under the direction of Miss Mavis Alpaugh to join their voices in song. They sing classical, folk, and popular music. During the Christmas season they gave a program at the First Baptist Church in the evening. The program included Bring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella, which is a French Carol, The Carol of the Russian Children, Deck the Halls, and Joy to the World. Afterwards they enjoyed some games and refreshments in the Youth Lounge. The first semester officers are: Robert Tillie, president, Florence Baker, vice-president, Mary Helen Maxwell, secretary, Jeannine Spangler, treas- urer, John Balamas, accompanist, Jeanne Edwards, Gladys Stroh, and Roberta Potts, librarians. The members of the Mixed Chorus pictured above, is 1 left to right, are: Russell Backus, Florence Baker, Bessie Balamos, John Balamos, Shirley Balm, Bob Belenski, Julia Camerer, Audrey Clem, Shirley Comer, Richard Cox, Joan Cross, Opal Cummins, Jean Edwards, Betty Erlenbusch, Thelma Frahl- man, Norman Gaddis, Joan Grace, John Highley, Norma Hudson, Bob Ickes, Ramona Jackson, Bar- bara Johnson, Carolyn Klitzing, David Kruzan, Dolores Leigh, Mary Helen Maxwell, Jackie Mc- Nicol, Barbara Miller, Carolyn Myers, Bob Nance, Florence Nichols, Donald O'Dell, Lenore Pianka, Roberta Potts, Doris Powell, Bob Roos, Elaine Rosenberg, Barbara Shanks, Eileen Smith, Patty Smith, Jeannine Spangler, Gladys Stroh, Joe Thomas, and Bob Tille. 175 rv THE DECANOIS WW sm 'ifvg ww., Jn! gsm JQV Colored Girls Chorus The chorus participates in singing over the radio, at school, and for organizations in the community Their Well known spirituals are loved by all who hear them Ofiicers ofthe first semester were president, Viola Doris Baugh, Annie Broadnaz, Genevieve Fuchre, Dolores Hadley, Helen Harris, Dorothy Cor rme Jackson, Flora Johnson, Violet Johnson, Carlene Jones, Dorothy Jones, Waddell Livingston, Harriet McDaniel, Ruth Mandozia, Marian Mur 'f K wg. 5, A A . 'ef 9 . - , If sp,-' Q9-12 23.351 4 :if .' . 'Tv is ,F .. I f 'L A Y lass, 35' 1-S 12, , K X 'mr-' I L S I 5 Q ' -vlv I V -V 5 f1i,.i,3,Z?? : ' - 3 f 2 I r I - grtrs'-fw ifgfi . N , . ...M ..,,,. W. T .aglaf . H ' ., yr , L , i W -v . . s 5 . , 4, g . ,W , . K ll . ,.xk K K .kin I Bain ., . A - K Vx V . . ' ' a . 'tfjeifilf iffiisk i 22 , A 7 2 ' ' Mt 1 - ' V m, ,A :Q , rx W as ., . Q f 5, i ... , ..a,,,,,. iz. J- s I K , ,rmgkwm , .f , .f, Q . ' - ,, N . . ,. . . . . .4 M on -. -f ' if fo A 'V iv' .. i -f ' ' ,' 5 - , f M f vs K Q V 3 b V. v- I VV f -as it mf A . 5 fr 2 '12 Ai. -- 'i . i -, ii is . 5 'if ,,,. lf. -5 , -. za.: ,Iii ' in fr . I , S -A 5 'diff ' S-rf Alia.. 1.,,E.y . '.,L Porter, vice president, Roberta Summers, secretary, Ruth Mendoziag treasurer, Doris Baugh. Members, left to right, are: Vernell Anderson, Modernaires Modernaires is an ensemble of eighteen boys and. girls directed by Miss Margaret Fassnachts. The students in this group enjoy giving their music and talent to others. To enter the group one must have a C average and the ability to put songs over. What money they receive is used to purchase equip- ment needed for the music department. The stuceni director is Peg. Montgomery. Among their favorite songs are The Song is You, Cloe, and many other semi-classical numbers. They sing modern music as well. 'I76 rell, Earline Perkins, Viola Porter, Frances Price, Valerie Shirley, Roberta Summers, Elizabeth Wis- dom, and Ozona Williams. Madrigals The Madrigal group, under the direction of Miss Alpaugh, is the other ensemble singing group at Decatur high school. Members are usually selected from the advanced choirs. This year many public appearances have been made, some of which were for the Decatur Women's Council, the American Legion, the faculty Christmas party, the Staley foremen s dinner, a broadcast for the Tuberculin Association and for the Parent Teachers' Association. They were the Christmas waits at the Vespers. 1 945 Modernaires Q3 First row from left to right: Mary Gammel, Barbara McKenzie, Mary Merris. Second row: Kathleen Bolen, Phyllis Lehman, Mary Ann Pier, Pauline Brown, Peg Montgomery. Third row: Beverly Koch, accompanist, Ann Ecklundg Miss Fassnacht, director. First row of boys from left to right: Flbert Jordan, Roy Bartrem, Dallas Wallace, Bob Hill. Second row of boys: Keith Harris, George Kuhns, Bob Eifert, Billy Johnson. Q Maclrigals First row from left to right: Miss Alpaugh, Roberta Cloyd, Alta jean Syfert, Joyce Boden, joan Cross, Joyce Morrison, Norma Hudson. Second Row: Van VVasson, Charles Dratwick, Keith Dean, Gary Florian, Udell Hoft. 'V I THE DECANOIS N-:Suas-an AQCWLS. pdaafofae 1 ni P08 M0HtE0m61'Y Dallas Wallace Mary Herrin Presented by THE MUSIC DEPARTMENTS Sir Joseph Porter.. Captain Corcoran.. . Ralph Rackstraw.. . Dick Deadeye ...... Bill Bobstay .... Bob Becket ..... Josephine Cousin Hebe .... Little Buttercup .... CAST Van Wasson .... Bob Eifert ...... Dallas Wallace. . . .Van Wasson . .Bob Ickes . .Dallas Wallace George Kulms .... Lynn Gard Bob King ....... . . Tom Whitten Elbert Jordan ..... Elbert Jordan Peg Montgomery . Ann Ecklund .... . Mary Merris . Phyllis Lehman Betty Lou Tozer. .Betty Lou Stoune COACHES Music .... Miss Margaret Fassnacht Miss Mavis Alpaugh Drama. . . ....................... Mfrs. Norma Magnuson Dance .............................. Miss Laura Yarger Orchestra. .... ......... M r. Rex Rees l t 1945 1 Bob Eifert Van Wasson Bob ICkeS Betty Lou Tozer Betty Lou Stoune ' 1 M SAILOR CHORUS 179 tis 1 - - 47 'itisi 1 9- gg,-3,5 777311- s 5- f' f--is i E +! , ,um .1-. - ,-55 ,-I-' -SQ gl ,l-., --.- - --3,-.va 2' - Af, ---iq 1 I ,:. - f Q, - .- ,i...g..., W x- of AY W.,-.11 -im gfiilmf -,- ' ' 4, lf Y -H , -,-,, Le- 5' 1 A EA, --- i-2-.. A 4,7 - K -f-f '- I- ' .21-3 , is - 1 ... - - ' 23 -..a-L 4 vm- , - -g' , ' :E '1-'Q-Q X.-, -,.,. -- if! Y-G+ ' k - P V , One of the events in the record of this year is the establishment of the Youth Center. Good clean fun builds clean minds. most important - w, vw raw- r 1 '.f-Sell ' ., 4, , , L r 1 v c L . 5 .51 if 33 5 Tl H L 0 ll fi fi 1 S, 1 .' U. ,. 1. I fl!-1Y1S'9RWJ'.1'i8 'MEL-. WM . l1R.l61Wi.i4'!l'Nil hU?1l!h. 1 945 is Q September SEPTEMBER 5 AND 6 After three months of drooly vacation we have once more returned to register for our semester classes. From the junior highs 545 greenies were en- rolled and 7o new students immigrated from out of town. It was good to see all our old friends and get our programs in order. Ever lovin' twosomes surviv- ing the summer are Bob Brewer and Shirley Berry, Jeanne Robinson and John Clark, and Lois Brown and Jim Eckman. SEPTEMBER I2 The first pep meeting to boost the '44 football team was given today. With such mellow cheer- leaders, we have a good chance of winning. Pictured are our favorite pin-up girls: Roberta Ferry, with the legs, Alicia Sappingtong and Louise VVestfall. Yea. team! SEPTEMBER I5 The midyear oHicers were announced today. They are, left to right, first row: Betty Bronson, secretary, Miss Elma B. Goldinger, class adviserg Pat Huss, treasurer. Second row: john Carter, sergeant-at- armsg Richard Ferry, parliamentariang Don Shields, sergeant-at-arms. Third row: Jim Fclcman, vice- presidentg and George Schmink, president. Good luck, midyears. SEPTEMBER 29 Fall Brawl was the title given to the first dance of the school year sponsored by the Youth Center. Students of Decatur High and St. Teresa on the various committees are to be congratulated on their fine work. Bob King headed the orchestra and Hoor show committee. Bobby Davis, jim Willianis, Gene Kile, Betty Gammon, Marilyn Billman, and Fred Kuny jumped things up to the tunes of maestro Ben Bradley who is always in the groove. SEPTEMBER 30 After four rounds of balloting, we present to you the June Senior class oHicers. Peg Montgomery, vice-presidentg Bob Doster, presidentg and Jody Hinds, secretary, are seated on the first row. The back row consists of Bill Tombaugh, sergeant-at- armsg Kelley Davidson, treasurerg and Tom Krig- baum, sergeant-at-arms. af I g THE DECANOIS Mx gk . K Tits R 1 , K Q Nt Cctober OCTOBER IO The United VVar Fund assembly this morning really put us hep to the step about the people who need our help. Thanks to the inspiring speeches of Reverend Carrell Flewelling, Fuzzy Sutherd, and Richard Ferry we showed old Hitler and Tojo that we aren't a bunch of fuddy-duddies or ickies. We topped our two hundred and fifty dollar goal by eighty-eight dollars. Bob Miller's demonstration of putting his contribution in the milk bottle sent us merrily rocking to go Over the top. OCTOBER II Traditional old clothes day was a groovy escape from the regular book-beatin' days. Even the teach- ers took olf their touch-me-not attitudes and be- came ducky shincrackers like the rest of us. Dick McElroy was crowned Kingg Betty Barding, the gal with the dreamy puss, Queen, and Miss Fass- nacht, the Faculty Fool. We all thought Mr. West- lund was a real go-giver and Miss jabsen a rare dish. OCTOBER I 8 Congratulations to N. H. S. for launching our stamp and bond sale drive. The pledge to our grand Old Hag was led by Jim Morrison, and a flashy bit of lingo about our stamp and bond sale policy was given by Jean Chastain. The program was topped by hunk of heartbreak, Wilmar Lamar's talk about his war experiences. Afrer that, we were as eager to make our pledges as a square is to get a date. OCTOBER 31 Hallowe'en is here at last and with it comes the question: Who is the most solid piece of whistle bait in Decatur? The seniors chose Betty Barding to represent themg the juniors, Ruthie Richardson, the sophomores, Joanne Grace, and St. Teresa chose Mary Kathryn Daley. The candidates were neck- in-neck, but Mary Kathryn Daley came out on top. In our Opinion, the queen and her attendants were the slickest foursome of chicks in Decatur. 1945 November ' NOVEMBER 1 We're all getting spoiled from such super assem- blies. Today the War Manpower Show was put on by the fire division of the Army. All the chicks swooned when Lee Edwards sang, because he re- minded them of dear old Frankie. But to top it all, the kats were sent out of this world by the drummer. NOVEMBER 9 Our papas and mamas went on the gravy train tonight by attending school as we chillens do. l.et's hope that they had as much fun as we do, and that none of them became sad sacks by beating their brains out. B NOVEMBER I 5 Swoon, bobby-sockers! Mellow man Captain Eddie Keil spoke to us about the marvelous job the Red Cross is doing across the pond. Carrie Hendricks and Ed Bassett,also encouraged us to take care of our G. I. jacks and Jills. On to join the Red Cross if they take care of live Joes like that glad lad. NOVEMBER 1 7 The senior dance had quite a turnout of cloud- walkers and jive-bombers. Seen together were steadies Bernie Seaberg and George Meyer, Norma Logan and John Ziese, and Ruthie Richardson and Tommy Allen. Tommy Krigbaum dated Bev Mc- Millan, while Jimmie Duncan and Gene Dale ofthe Navy were with Pat Edwards and Fuz Sutherd. NOVEMBER 21 Today we attended vocational conferences which gave us an idea of what 'we want to do after we graduate. Bet D. H. S. turns out the sharpest bunch of doctors, lawyers, and journalists in the state. THE DECANOIS DZCCITIDCI' IJECEMBIGR 4 Mr. Donald Scott Morrison played the harpsicord and piano for us today. While playing the piano he imitated the composer of the selections he was play- ing DECEMBER IO YVe find that we have plenty of Ernest Heming- way's and Katherine Windsor's in our midst. Plenty of guys and gals are on the beam with stories that are super. Congratulations to Bob Stauber, first prizeg Jeanne Knauber, second, Mary Dillman, thirdg Jessie Pride, fourthg and Jean Sutherd, fifth place, in the Review Story Contest. DECEMBER I2 Here are the ofiicers for the sophs and they look plenty good. Richard Berry is president, Max Howe, vice-presidentg Alice Jendry, Cnot in the pictureb secretaryg Richard Lockmiller, treasurer, and Dean Burdick, Paul Schumaker, David Kinkaid, Dick Piverard, and Barbara McKenzie, sergeants-at-arms. DECEMBER I4-I5-I7 Once in a moon indigo can anyone find something that really pleases the fickle students CPD of D.H.S. But you've -got to give Miss Fassnacht and her Vespers a big red okay with a capital UO. DECEMBER 29 Christmas dances at last with plenty of groovy Jills and Jacksons. All the gals looked like sharp pieces of whistle bait, and we noticed the whistles were loud and long. Seen together were Bob Stauber and Jean Durkee, Sandra Lukey and Eddie Basset, Francie Gustin and you know who, Johhny Male- rich, and Billy Brown and Peg Montgomeryg plus these old stand-bys, Jodie and Pinetop 1945 ' . l January JANUARY 1 What a game! We chillens nearly died from the suspense. It was simply skoldish that we lost to Champaign with a score of 44-42. It was the first game of the season that we lost, but we're still quite sure we'll go to state. Conceited bunch of ninnies, aren't we? JANUARY IO Will you notice all the glad lads elected as Junior officers? Not one frowsy female!They are Jack Ward, presidentg Bob Neuendorf, vice-presidentg David Roos, secretary-treasurerg and Dan Oakleaf and Bob Hoyt, sergeants-at-arms. JANUARY I9 We almost died from shock when we saw such characters as Richard Ferry and Don Shields dressed as girls in Class Day this morning. Bobby Davis and Earl Bridgewater had us fooled for awhile. JANUARY zo-21 Another registration day and more mix-ups and cute new sophs. NVe happen to know that Pinetop Johnson didn't get through till four in the afternoon. He was a pretty sad Joe, we can tell you! Notice the males in the picture. JANUARY 27 The current mystery of D. H. S. is how in the world John Carter, an alum, was ever able to reach above the north door of the auditorium to chisel his John Henry in the brick. A finejob it was, too. J Mr. Sprunger, along with our photographer, is still A trying to solve the mystery. . 185 THE DECANOIS ......,... . . . x ,:, i 4-f' Y. X . .- tt 'H' aff A , . February FEBRUARY 9 The purpose of our all-school assembly this morn- ing was to boost the membership of the Military Corps. All branches of the service were represented and we especially enjoyed Nat Hammer, a great big hunk of heartbreak and a captain, too. lncidentally, the Marine was a former slave of D. H. S. FEBRUARY IO The great day for all the cloud-walkers has finally arrived. Knowing they did lots of fine work, we wish to thank the members of the Youth Center board, especially Miss P'Simer. The inside is very attractive with plenty of room to jive, play cards, and eat lush mUSh- Every 1322 guy and gal has joined, and here is a snap of two very active and attractive members of the board, Frances Gustin and Betty Gammon. FEBRUARY I5 Today we talked to representatives ofthe various mid-western colleges and universities. Millikin and the University of Illinois held the most interest throughout the day. We saw one prominent male- about-town sit down casually with the representative from the Christian college for girls. Some one finally told the poor sad Sam that he was in the wrong dis- trict. FEBRUARY 27 Senior meeting was held today for T. B. Cand we don't mean tiny brainj. Downey Hewey, a most capable master of ceremonies, caught Bob Burgett and Ray Dillinger giving the wrong answer to a question about tuberculosis, so they had to pay the consequences. Jack Meyer was the assistant and had had plenty of fun hitting the gong for the fuddie- duddies who didn't answer correctly. 1945 M6 I'CI1 MARCH 1 N.H.S. gave another swell assembly today and explained that selling stamps and bonds isnlt all play. We found out that plenty of brain work is re- quired. Our own Decanois editor gave an interesting talk about stamps and bonds in our school. Then we really showed those Marines on Iwo Jima that We're right behind them by buying Zipoo worth of bonds and stamps. Mr. Clarence Cushman presented a minute-man Hag to D.H.S. for excellence in bond and stamp sales. The flag now hangs in the lower hall. We give ourselves a big pat on the back. MARCH 2 EEEEEEK! IQ tests were given this A.M. to ambitious juniors. Bev McMillan, Jodie Weilepp, Jack Erickson, Marilyn Aulabaugh, and Alice Funk- houser are shown beating their brains out. Everyone is eager to know whether they will be rated as morons or imbeciles. MARCH 6 i Representing the classes of ,42 and ,43, Betty Pat Frye presented a brand new public address system to us jivin, Jacks and Jills. Perhaps you kats have noticed your ability to hear so wonderfully in the gYm- The remaining part of our assembly time was taken up by Anna Byrd Stewart who amused and interested us by speaking on Reading and Writing For- Fun. MARCH 9 Well, here we are on our way to state. Our Reds slashed Paris with a score of 46-36. We noticed a really groovy group of Decatur gals who knew how to yell. Of course, they had a lot to yell about. Anne Temple and David Mills and Bob Miller and Joanne Rhodes were two old stand-bys who managed to see the game. C THE DECANOIS M6I'CI l MARCH I5-I6-I7 Decatur Winr Smle Champiomhipf 62-54. VVe knew we'd win all the time! No one could beat our Decatur Reds. All of us had mad hysterics, and it still seems like a dream. Helen Gentry, Helen Humphry, Sue Shields, Reenie Elrod, Alice Head are all examples of that after-it's-all-over-feeling. Many a heart was heavy when there were only twenty seconds left to play in the Galesburg game and we needed three points. But we got them and won with the breath-taking Score, 73-72. The other two games with Moline and Collins- ville were a mere formality, but we all got excited when we broke those four records. Thanks, Chick, for making those 34 points and helping that final score of 77 along in the Collinsville game. We yelled our lungs out for you! MARCH I7 Time: Midnight. Place: Central Park. The little town of Decatur really gave the '45 champs a welcome home. Even Mayor Hedrick was there and all the chillens formed a parade and honked and tooted till the wee hours of the morning. MARCH IQ At last we found some real competition for Sinatra. Frankie Kintner really groaned Rum and Coca Cola. Cocky Rotz was a groovy master of cere- monies. 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This was his second year as a regular, and he will be missed on next year's team. Frank Byers ' Guard Frank showed u well when he ot in a ame Onl P g g - Y ajunior, he shows much promise of being a good first team guard next year. Bob Doster End No matter what the score or who the competition, Chick was always in there playing for all he was worth. As an end he was good both offensively and defensively. As a place kicker he was superb. The winning of this second football letter terminated three years of A squad football for Bob. Gary Florian ' . . End One of three unior ends to win his letter Gar was the only regular of the group. You can ,expect much from this boy next fall. n THE DEcANolSfr Frank Byers Bob Doster A l Gary Florian 1945 .. st, i i McKinley Freeman Bob Hazenfield Max Howe Sa rx 1' 4 :Ei any if 'iv 0 3 vi asf .QW W , .Fw . v PK ' ff ffllf ' .- , . 91. .Q-. V ,Q Q., , sn .1 if . 7 ' , ' , -1- r .. Bob Hoyt McKinley Freeman Back Mac was the sparkplug of the football team's offense this year. He was a fast and dependable back and usually got more than his share of the touchdowns. Mac will be back next year if the Army doesn't intervene. Bob Hazenfield Half-baclc Bob didn't get the opportunity to show his wares very much this year. He is a hard driving half-back and only a junior, and so more will be heard from him next fall. Max Howe Guard Dixie was the only sophomore to make the team this year, and he held down a regular guard post. He will be a big help to next year's team as a returning letterman.. Bob Hoyt Back Bob saw quite a bit of action while winning his letter in this his junior year. A good competitor, he should make quite a name for himself next year. Bob Kerstein Tackle One of the main' cogs in the line this year, Bob turned in a good performance in winning his second football letter. He is a senior and will not be with us again next year. To Krigbaum Taclcle Tomrgvas switched from end to tackle this year to substitute in a light line. He won his second football letter with his usual steady playing. He will not return next year as he is a senior. Tom was elected honorary captain at the close of the season. Bill Lee Fullbaclc Peaches held down the regular full-back job this year and turned in a splendid performance. Bill won his letter but will not return next campaign as he is a senior. John McEvoy V Guard Although he saw no service this year, John was considered of value to the squad. He is a junior and will be back next season. Bob Kerstein Tom Krigbaum Bill Lee John McEvoy Phil McFadden John Malerich Tom Martin Kenneth Miller Phil McFadden Back Flub won his letter and gave a pretty good account of himself in this, his junior year. He played as a reserve end most of the season but worked his way into a starting role on two or three occasions. John Malerich Baclc Jack turned his talents to football this fall and proved quite an asset to the team. He was fast, shifty, and an excellent pass receiver. He won his letter but will not be back next year. Tom Martin Center 1 . Tom saw- some service this year in the center po- sition. He is only a junior and will return for the campaign next fall. Kenneth Miller Guard A junior and a good reserve guard, Beef saw much service this year. He will be a big help to next year's line. Danny Calcleaf End Playing his first year of football, Danny, who is a junior, was a reserve end. He lookslike good material for next fall. Dean Peel Beck Although he didn't see much service, Dean worked hard all year and was rewarded with his letter. He will not be back, for he graduated in midyear. Ralph Rutherford Back In his one and only season of high school football, Rowdy proved himself to be an able ball carrier with his speed being a big asset. His passes and long runs were quite spectacular. Donald Shields Baclc Doc was the smallest fellow in the starting lineup. What he lacked in size he made up in aggres- siveness. He was the quarterback and was a good blocker. THE DECiSNiQIS Danny Oalcleaf Dean Peel Ralph Rutherford Don Shields 19 'Q Charles Frye Tackle . A husky junior Chuck was a reserve tackle this ear He should hel bolster the line in the coming Bob Stauber End Very popular with the fans, Big Stoop did a remarkable job of catching passes this year. Being only ajunior, he is another one of the lettermen who is returning next year. TOmbaUgl'l Guard As a regular guard, Bill saw much service this year and won his letter. Waldo, as the fellows call im, will not return next year as he is a senior. George Truebe Baclc Another of the numerous seniors on this year's squad, George, although small and light, worked hard all season. He was awarded a D for his efforts. i Bernard Wealcley Taclcle Bernard played quite a bit in the tackle position this year. He will be back again next fall. Jim Williams Guard Jim played his first year of football although he was a senior. He saw little service but was. a hard worker in practice. Bob Wright Guard After two years of B squad football, Bob made the A squad his senior year. A little fellow but plenty tough, he won his letter this year. George Truebe Bob Wright September 15 September 22 September 29 October 7 October 1 3 October 20 October 27 November 3 November 10 November 17 East Aurora . . West Frankfort. . Mattoon .... Oak Park .... Springfield. . . Urbana ..... Decatur. . . Decatur. . . Decatur ..... Bloomington. Varsity Scores .....41 Decatur.. .. ..... 13 Decatur.. ..... 6 Decatur.. .....47 Decatur.. .....18 Decatur.. .....20 Decatur.... .....14 Quincy...... .....33 Shelbyville. . . ...,.13 Champaign... . ..... 38 Decatur. . . . B Squad THE DECANOIS A .t orosio-uso-oo--r First Row: O'Dell, Ruffini, Krigbaum, Hazelrigg, Rose, Claxton. Second Row: Peacock, Kerwin, Everard, Bradley, Havens, Pensinger, Fear. Third Row: Musick, Burdick, Bennyhoff, Lockmiller, Shumate, Kincaid. Fourth Row: Mcflintick, Bassett, Berry, Miller, Grifiin, Duncan, Wakeman, Houk. Champaign B Decatur B .... Mattoon B . . Bethany ....... Assumption .... Decatur B .... Decatur B .... B Squad Scores . . . . . Decatur B . . . . 38 .....42 llliopolis....... . . . . .20 Decatur B . . . . . . . . .20 Decatur B . . . . . . . . .46 Decatur B . . . . .....12 Lincoln B .... . . . . .20 Urbana B . . . Ll -L ul wo-wahoo 1945 BHSHETBHLL These are the fifteen boys who made up the D. H. S. A squad for the '44-'45 season. First row, left to right: Ralph Rutherford, Bob Neuendorf, George Riley, Bob Doster, John Male- rich. . Second row, left to right: Ken Schroeder, Harold Lawrence, Bill Tomlinson, John Ziese, Bob Hoyt Harold Leake. Third row, left to right: Bob Kurek, Gene Borders, Tom Krigbaum, Jim Arnold, Coach Gay Kintner ffamex Arrfold: jim, a husky junior, saw a lot of action as a reserve this year. After playing one year on the B squad, he was moved up and will be a great asset to next year's team. Be- cause of his ability and fight, he was one of live juniors placed on the Tournament Ten. Q i Q l at ,, , ,,t, W , -W V, . ,gvafw 7, L- 4,- 3?- Gene Borders: Gene, another rough and ready reserve, had some part in a majority of the games. He played on the B squad his sophomore year and was moved up to the A squad this season where he played well when called on. THE DEC?-,lNols Boo Doster: Chick climaxied three years of outstanding play for the first team with his ex- cellent performance at the State Tournament this year. Along with many other records that the team could not have made without his help, he ,holds the individual scoring record for one game. Not only a smooth ball- handler but a consistent re- bounder, Bob was the mainstay of the team. : ', . X45 .JM-T QW.: ,K 4. ,,.. 19 K., QQ 1 945 Bob Hoyl: Bob was one of Decatur's chief reserves and saw considerable action. He is a good ball-handler, a hot shooter, and a fast floor man. He played in all the Tournament games, and was of valuable service to the Reds at all times. Bob ought to be one of the sparkplugs of next year's team. Bob Kurek: Although Bob was a newcomer to the A squad at midyear, he saw quite a bit of action. A very deceptive player, he will be of great value to next yeai-'s team. His height, speed, and shooting won him a place on Decatur High's Tourna- ment Ten which is an honor for any boy. f i g la iq ' Tom Krigbaum: Tom was a very scrappy player and a good rebounder. On many occasions he was among the starting five and also he played in all the tournament games. His last year of high school basketball was the highlight of two years on the A squad. Harofd Lawrenre: Harold play- ed two action filled years with the B squad before his un- timely death on Christmas night. In commemoration of this line boy there is to be a trophy, known as the Harold Lawrence Trophy, presented each year to the boy on the A squad who makes the best percentage of free throws Harold Lefzke: Harold saw con- siderable action as a dependable reserve forward during the sea- son, and in several games he was able to score. He played two years with the HB squad before being promoted to the A squad in his senior year. He was very fast and always full of iight. 4 THE DECANOIS-1 ffohn Ma!erirl1.' John was the fastest boy on the team. He de- veloped into a great shot and an all-around smooth player. His efforts were rewarded when he was given Honorable Mention on the Tournament listings. Because of his consistent smoothness, people often didn't realize what a great help this exceptional player was to the team. 1 945 George Rifey: Big George was the high scorer of the team. After three years of dilligent practice, George proved his worth asone of the state's best centers. He was voted to be the all-star center of the tournament after the great playing he turned in all year. The 6'7M giant also proved to be an excellent free thrower. He averaged about 20 points per game all season. Bob Neuendoff: Lefty was usually one of the starting guards. Although he didn't score much, he was a good defensive re- bounder, and occasionally tallied at the offensive basket. Last year he was moved up to the A squad in mid-season. A tall, rangy boy, he is the only one of this year's first live who will return next year. iw Rrzfplz Rutlzefford: Rowdy was the team's best dribbler and passer. He played most of his three years of high school ball on the A squad. His speed and ability were essential in the winning ofthe tournament games. He received a place on the second team of state all-stars which cer- tainly speaks well of any player's performance. I E201 Bob Smuber: Big Stoop play- ed with the B squad most of the year and was moved up near the end of the season. Standing 6'4M , he won a place on the Tournament Ten with his ef- fective rebounding. He promises THE DECANOIEQ Kenneth Schroeden' Kenny was a dependable reserve this year after playing his sophomore year with the B squad. Although he'isn't as tall as most of the players, he makes up for it in speed and fight. Since he is a junior, he should be a big help to the Reds next season. to be a great under-the-basket player next year. Bill Tomlimon: A scrappy junior, Bill got quite a bit of experience as a sub this year. He gave the opposition lots of trou- ble when he was in, and he scored occasionally. With his sharp eye and fighting spirit, he should be of value to next year's team. ffolzn Ziexe: John worked his way into almost every game and played well when he had the opportunity. A heavy, scrappy senior, he was playing his second and final year of A squad basketball. 1 945 B Squad ' The fifteen boys pictured here and also Roger Brady, who dropped out after the first semester, make up the 1944-45 B squad. The members of this team acquire valuable experience for the com- ing seasons by playing the reserve teams of large high schools and the regular teams of the smaller high schools. B squad boys are: Dale Bangert, Edward Bassett, Dean Burdick, jack Claxton, Jack Ficker, Don Galka, Tom Hostetler, Max Howe, Don Lawson, Richard Lockmiller, Dan Uakleaf, Curtis Richardson, Paul Schumacher, Bob Stau- ber, and Dewitt Tuttle. 4 SCOTCS Decatur 29 Effingham B Decatur 32 .... .... B loomington B Decatur 30 .... ..... Q Stewardson Decatur 46 .... .... L incoln B Decatur 36 .... .... U rbana B Decatur 49 .... ..... H ammond Decatur I7 ..., .... C entralia B Decatur 32 .... .... C hampaign B Decatur 46 Blue Mound Decatur 32 ..... ...... M attoon B Decatur 25 Effingham B Decatur 48 ..... ....... S adorus Decatur 24 .Centralia B Decatur 39 .,.. ........ B ethany Decatur 49 ..... ....,.... U rbana B Decatur 29 .... .... B loornington B Decatur 34 .... ........ B ethany Decatur 35. .... .... M attoon B Decatur 35 Blue Mound Decatur 35 .... . ....... Sadorus Decatur 45 A ..... Deland Decatur 38 .... ..... R osamond DECEMBER 15-The Reds really poured it on as they romped over a weakened Urbana team to the tune of 67-43. DECEMBER 16-The Reds routed East St. Louis, 49-31, for their 7th win as Doster led the scoring parade. DECEMBER 19-Riley and Doster teamed up to score 50 points between them as Decatur smothered Centralia, 69-45. DI'lCEMBI'ZR 22-Decatur just barely squeezed by Champaign, 52-50, on Riley's basket in the last few seconds to remain undefeated in the Big 12. THE DECANOIS NOVEMBER 28-Decatur disposed of Eflingham, 42 to 36, in the first game of the season. DECEMBER 1-The Reds tromped Bloomington, 56 to 26, for the first Big I2 win this year. DECEMBER 2-Mighty Morton of Cicero fell be- fore the Reds as Riley made 25 points. Final score- Morton 41, Decatur 51. DECEMBER 5-Lincoln put up a stiff battle be-N fore bowing to Decatur by a 55-42 count. IJECEMBER 8-A change of defense solved the Reds troubles this time. From a 24-22 score at the half they moved on to defeat a good Quincy team, 55-35- IDECEMBER 26-Warming up for a three day road trip, the Reds downed Oak Park, 5o-33, with Riley bagging 29. IDECICMBER 27-Playing in Davenport, Iowa, the D. H. S. boys defeated that team by a 43-26 margin for the Blue Devil's second loss in 53 games on their own Hoot. DECIAIMBIQR 28-East Moline wasn't much of a match for Decatur as they fell to the Reds, 61-30. IJECICMBISR 29-The Reds wound up their Tri City trip by beating Rock Island, 44-29, for their 13th win in a row. JANUARY 5-Mattoon was the fourth Big I2 vic- tim ofthe Reds as they were defeated 44-21. JANUARY 6-Decatur conquered Efiingham for the second time this year, this time by a 43-35 score. Hm,,.gf' fix? ilifl'-ell' 'i Y ff:'W 5l' 4 '7e- ' ' -- QW-2'-Hdfii' if- -- ff ll-AL ifii1,i?fTQff'v. 1945 JANUARY 9-West Frankfort brought a powerful, rugged quintet to Decatur only to be set down by a 45-36 count in a hard fought contest. JANUARY 12-Our old rival, Springfield, was a soft touch this time as the Reds ran off with a 58-36 decision in a Big 12 game. JANUARY 13-Centralia was again buried under an avalanche of baskets as the Reds disposed of them, 63-38. JANUARY 19-Traveling to Canton, Decatur beat that team, 57-28, for win No. 20. JANUARY 2o-Mt. Vernon ran into a stiff defense and was easily subdued, 51-27. JANUARY 23-Urbana was trampled once again as the Reds walked off with a 62-25 win. FBBRUARY 9-Big I2 Champs! Decatur won the undisputed Big I2 championship with a 43-32 vic- tory over Springfield to climax a perfect season in the conference. n FEBRUARY I31ThC annual St. Teresa game went just about as expected with Decatur winning, 54-27. FEBRUARY 16-Playing nearly perfect basket- ball, the- Reds turned back Quincy's Blue Devils, 49-31, without the services of George Riley. FEBRUARY 23-The Reds absorbed their second beating of the year as West Frankfort's rugged team walked off with a 36-29 win. FEBRUARY 24-Decatur finished its regular sche- dule by walloping East St. Louis for the second time this season, 55-37, JANUARY 26-Bloomington's Purple Raiders put up a strong fight before falling to the Reds, 54-37. JANUARY 27-Playing one of their poorest games of the season, the D. H. S. team was very fortunate in getting past Oak Park, 44-34. FEBRUARY 2'M3tfOOH was again only poor opposition in losing to Decatur, 58-25, in a rough and tumble contest. -FEBRUARY 3-Collinsville gave the Reds plenty of trouble before they were finally defeated, 61-54. Ili! uv' -1. THE DECANOIS REGIONAL TOURNAMENT FEBRUARY 27-The Reds started their bid for the State Championship with an 84-23 win over a helpless Bement team. MARCH 1-Continuing their high-scoring antics, the Reds put Mt. Zion aside, 86-13. MARCH 2-In winning the Regional title, 82-31, over Niantic, Decatur set a new record with an average of 83 points for the three games. A SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT INIARCH 8-In their battle for State honors, the team swamped St. Elmo, 77-35, in the first Sectional game. MARCH 9-The Reds won the right to appear in Champaign for the 7th time with a Sectional final victory over a good Paris team, 46-36. 1 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT JANUARY I'-PITIIC Reds beat a good littIe1Arthur team, 71-43, as Doster racked up 24 points and Riley 22. It was a different story in the night session how- ever. The Reds, showing the effects of a hard road trip, dropped their first ball game of the year to a strong Champaign team by a 44-42 margin. STATE TOURNAMENT MARCH 15-Four records fell as Decatur defeated Collinsville, 77-45, to advance to the quarter-finals. The 77 point total was four better than the previous high, Bob Doster's 34 points and 16 field goals were new marks, as was tl1e two man total of 58 points by Doster and Riley. IVIARCH 16-In the most thrilling game ever to be witnessed in the State meet, the Reds came from behind three times to defeat Galesburg in an over- time, 73-72. The score was 66-66 at the end of regu- lation time and Doster's basket with two seconds remaining in the overtime settled the issue. MARCH 17, Semi-finals-With Doster 'and Riley leading the way, the Reds moved into the finals with a 62-46 win over Moline. . IVTARCH 17, Finals-In the rubber game of a three game series Decatur's Reds defeated Champaign, 62-54, to become Illinois State Champions for 1945. This third championship climaxed the greatest season in Decatur's history with a record of 39 wins against 2 defeats. 1945 ' 1945 State Basketball Champions STATE TOURNAMENT TEN AND COACH GAY KINTNEI2 These ten boys were chosen at the end of the regular season to represent Decatur High School in the State Tournament. Also pictured are the three trophies that they won. On the left is the Regional Championship trophy, nicknamed Andy Juniorng on the right, the Sectional Championship trophy, called Andy Hug and inithe center, the State Championship trophy, affectionately referred to as Andrew III. The boys are, first row, left to right: Ralph Ruther- ford, Bob Doster, George Riley, Bob Neuendorf, John Malerich, Tom Krigbaum. In the second row are, left to right: Coach Kintner, Bob Kurek, Bob Stauber, Jim Arnold, Bob Hoyt. f:t'7 ?-fi-in Tennis THE DECANOIS First row, left to right: Jack Davidson, Dick Peacock, Graham Bradley, Bill Bishop. Second row, left to right: Charles Ping, Sonny Bradley, Carl Farmer. Third row, left to right: Dick Evans, Paul Schumacher. Fourth row: G. D. Cox, coach. Track 1945 I .e Y fn -X .. A+- Q ' .iT Q- 4 1, 1 ' ' f - ffgfs f -A ., E'f:3 : Qf . -- - fx-' N.-'ami ii Hx -+164 -- .1-ff? W- rr Y: 22- .Y .N - + Q -- tg I ? ,--:-L. Q.. Q.. ,,-T E. ,. 3. inf ,.-L, Q I 1: I gg ,.1- ..f:1- 1-if fi Learning to work with the community if achieved by bringing the community to the classroom. B L V ,, .J f' ' H M54 .W I V Dfw. 1 V 393155, ' '10 E Q W Y y , , in b my , W, w ,.,AM....,.E 1 1. . ln Q J '? ,fge,Aw1-fi , '-W1 nw' J., it-mf,+1fs4:' V., xii 1, f,-'.,. A 'IWW apt!!! . r. ,f '.u. x , ' x P ' A ' , ,g.4r 5w+ . ,,, ,vM. 5 I .-.1-..'v', ' x ,-,ww I , .. 1 1 . 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North Tires, Batteries Home and Auto Supplies Phone 5291 H Compliments of REALTORS 147EastMainStreet- Decatur, Illinois 141 ll. Church Phone 5436 INSURANCE AND LOANS We Guarantee- R. H. ofobasch F. E. Muirheid Y0u'll Like Them Better ' Drobisch and Muirheid U-cek MEN'S CLOTHING SHOP Say UUE-SEK.. CLOTHING-FURNISHINGS P Q T A T 0 C H I P S Phone 9-2059 f Rnd Floor' cmms Building DeliCi0uSIfgIfI'CHES PARTIES DECATUR, ILLINOIS SNACKS or MEALS Any Season - Anywhere Phone 2-5323 130 East Prairie I'I. E. Cannon 8: Company 1 Johnson s Jewelry Store REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE The Home of the Famous CARDINAL DIAMONDS 408-410 Millikin Buildnng ' Ladies and Gents Watches I - Phone Z-3241 2 1 1 1 1 I Costume Jewelry --- of all fYPe5 THE DECANOIS NORTlI PINE COAL CQIMPAN Y Wallencler-Pennington P R I N T E R S Quality Coal Ecmwcol Smkers Printing - Office Equipment and Supplies North Pine at Green Street Phone 2.0787 Phone Z-1992 151 West Main Street Decatur, Ill. I - 1 .Q CCNNELLY'S STORE FOR MEN Clothing and Furnishings 159 E. Main St. STUCKEY'S FURNITURE and FLOOR COVERINGS L. W. Stuckey Dale E. Miller Floyd J. Lindsey 721 North Main Phone 2-7277 'i HAVE A COKE? PM fu Q I li-'T.EA, 5, fills -1. f3w,5 i2'a. XX, L f I X xox tx .,, A Drink mx TY r' it Y Q . bit ff Q-47 f . IN BOTTLFS 1945 Josephine Slattery : S - --Fi .Ex 1?-42? :- X FOR 1.1 T.. DISCRIMINATING W: COLLECTIONS R Z of For the Boy and Girl Graduate Feminine F Buy an Identification Bracelet CURTIS lElUElERU UIIHPFIHU 148 East Main Street . . . Znd F100 nreuvccuvnfmr mm ' BUY WAR STAMPS AND BONDS ILLINOIS-IOWA POWER COMPANY THE DECANOIS 3 -I I if? rw 4 of ... BODINE ELECTRIC SHOP STANDARD HATCHERIES 1136 East Wood Street Day 5321 PHONES Ni9h'2'2671 220 South Maffit . . . Phone 2-1393 7 KIRBY'S 2 6 244-252-304 East Wood Street 1 4 OFFICIAL HOTEL ORLANDO CARACE AND STANDARD SERVICE 3 T WMM afmwsrf' PI' T - JTA105Qj-L, CHIPS G I4 5 Z Potato Ch' made ,W , FASHION CENTER FOR ALL Kell F cl I Prgdug: OF CENTRAL ILLINOIS J K M W Q Company f L-Ku' .,A,LaIXfsL,M,, 1. 5.8 East Prairie Y -- Q18 1945 BEST WISHES to the CLASS OF 1945 Fede1fcLlBcLke Sleep 124 N. Merchant Phone 2-1498 I . I S S l Parts that will make your ear last for the emergency AT 232 E. North st' Stores Also 612 E, Located in Eldorado St. All Cities 1117 No. in 'he Water St. SEE OUR NEW LINE OF HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES! Victory ls Ahead For Arrlerica and For YQLU We shall win this war, which means victory for America. We shall win the peace, which means that the youth of today shall have an opportunity for achievement, unchecked by war, such as no past genera tion has enjoyed. This must be, not the Secohd World War, but the Last World War! 1' Dawson 63' Wikof FUNERAL Home v WOCD AT COLLEGE, DECATUR, ILLINGIS ir i' i' 'lr 'lr 'ir 'A' 'k 'A' ir if 'A' 'A' if 'A' t u . u THE DECANOI 'Fw G. S. on and ons Lumber and Manufacturing Co. WT00lI WIIRK for HUMES Broadway at can-0 Gm-do DECATUR, lLl.lN0lS Phnne 4271 S 1 945 THE FARM . . . N. Oakland Ave. Just the place to take your date after ia jam Session . . . for Hamburgers, M ilk Shakes, Bar-B-Q's or French Fries National Honor Society Members checking money after selling WAR STAMPS AND BONDS. files ictures lease articular eople PFILES CAMERA SHOP Decatur's Photographic Center 100 E. Prairie Ave. F OLRATH 8: FOLRATH - SHOES 211 N. Water . . . Phone 2-0672 Q23 THE DECANOIS CALL 5181 FOR STOKER COALS AND SERVICE Also Complete Line of Other Coals HIHURER COAL COMPANY 750 N. Morgan Street High School Boys and Girls Come to the R O L L E R R I N K For an Evening of Skating and Fun 480 East North Street DECATUR, ILLINOIS Shell Cil Company QUALITY Pnonucrs Harristown - 61 1 Take Time Out for a Coke at THE POM POM .... 1098 West Wood if y -xl-1-1 ' '1- V. 1 Mobilgas - - Mobiloil - - Mobilubrication CONGRATULATIONS - . . to the Hlpsher Friendly Service 1945 GRADUATES Monroe and Eldorado Sts. from the makers of the Phone 4862 effect otato Chips Leonard Reynolds f Attendants - Willie Calfas 991 West King Phone 7381 ALVA C. HIPSHER, MGR. 1945 I FRED CAMPBELL AU'ro SUPPLY COMPANY 322 East Main SWAIN AND MYERS, Inc. Complete Equipment for . Hotels o lflulm 0 Drug Stores Restaurants 0 lnxliiutions AUTO SUPPLIES and Decatur, Illinois PARTS NEW and USED Compliments of the DISTINCTIVE C L O T H E S PHILLIPS DAIRY M E N AND B O Y S CUMPANY ' so? E. Prairie Phone 2-7850 RlCl'Il1'l8l'l BI'0tl'lCl'S Congratulations to the Graduates of I 945 Decatur Soy Proclucts Decatur lllinois Telephone 2-8541 Compliments of Fosfleargs Frrie cdlllgy Funr iiitmzrre Store 124 South Water Street, Decatur, Illinois 0 '-Iv' .' , THE DECANOIS' Q . .y ,, .V ,f ,,Q,i:,,w -,J vc. , 'N' , an , ,T ' . - -x V ,Qs 5 KM' 1 p we if ndw i CREAM MICE ,,x-,,,. - May Your Future Yeen Be ICE CREAM. SERVE THE BEST CALL US FOR PARTY HELPS Phone 4301 -f-ftp , with Joy, Happiness, 888 West Eldorado SL i , TEXACO 3 s. 51 and nl. 47 Decatur, Ill, W. H. BROUGHTER, Manager CAFE - SERVICE STATION - CABINS 3 1945 BLACK 8 C0 125.East North Street Decatur, Illinois H unter-Pogue Lumber Company Lumber and Mill Wcmrk 5 N. Oakland Phone 4487 F! JY? il W WNW? 34 A ' eaarwaw. ee 7 Q 'ff .. VW M f' z ' V DECATUR BOT! DECATUR BOTTLING WORKS 604 E. Cantrell For beverages that please Q97 THE DECA AUTO REPAIRING Chevrolet Specialists EIFERT GARAGE All work guaranteed Phone 5582 725 N. Jackson ORDANS ARE TAILORS for men desiring to be dressed correctly in every detail. It has been our privilege to serve a distinguished clientele. May we serve you? jordan's Tailors 217 W. Main Since ' 1892 P Q MOVING - PACKING SHIPPING - STORAGE FIREPROOF WAREHOUSE sol E. wu.uAM s'r PHONE ual lrwin, Neisler 65 Co. WHE Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Since 1886 Decatur, 'Illinois MERRIS BROS. Fish Market RE THE WISE ONES GO FISHING Southeast corner of Lincoln Square PITTSBURGH PAINTS Smooth as Glass Paint Styling Headquarters Sun proof DIAL Wall Hide 5743 Waterspar Painters' Supplies Wallpaper Wallpaper Florhide Glass P I T T S B U R G H PLATE GLASS COMPANY 222 North Main 1 945 HEALTH sPoT SHOES 0 W Rodgers Shoe Store 117 N. Water Sr. 8 120 E. Prairie St. Phone 5281 H8 E' Wmlam phone 2-75 Decatur, Ill. HL. L H NH 2 H H Q Q -Optometrists- AUGUSTINE 81 OPLINGER Desigliers and Makers of Fine Glasses 1063 North Water Street 248 N. Water St., Decatur, Illinois Lew Hogan, Mgr, Have Your Eyes Exaliiined Regularly! TELEPHONE 2-4192 E LOCKER STGRED FOODSE WILL See NOT LOSE FLAVOR, DETERIOR- ATE, OR SPOIL. J E PCLHR JEWELER at 116 E. Prairie Ave. -for dependable JEWELRY ELDORADO AT VAN DYKE DECATUR THE DECANOIS GRAND FUEL CO. lY'l A BLACK BUSINESS. BUT WE TREAT YOU WNITIH no wnv ammo avenue CALL 4491 SX 2 . I 'DEE ffff' BLOCK S SANDWICH SHOP 140N.Main FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, EVENING MEAL - GOOD CLEAN TASTY FOOD VISIT OUR ICE CREAM STORES lcc Cream Cones fcc Cream Sandwicflcsx 136 N. Kam 1269 N. Edward 1945 Reeds jewelry Diamonds Watches Gold-flled Jewelry Expert Repair Work 115 N. Water Phone 'X Compliments CCDMMITTEE CDN RETAIL TRADE OC O O COMMERCE C U O S 1945 BANKER'S LIFE COMPANY CHESTER C. CLOUSE Agency Manager 519-522 Millikin Bank Bldg. Phone Z-4924 DECATUR 16, ILLINOIS His old horse died and his mule went lame, And then the mortgage man came around And he lost his cow in a poker game, And heartlessly claimed the hole in the A cyclone came one summer day ground. And blew his house and harh aWaVi , This shock was so great that he up.and died, Theh ah earthquake followed to make it And his widow and children wept and cried good , But something was left for the kids and wife, And swallowed the ground where his house For he had insured in the I3ANKER'S LIFE, had stoodg MEADQW GQLLD PRCCDJDUCTS ' are A Laboratory Inspected Daily for Your Protection ' Your Inspection of Our Plant Is Invited if 'UNIIQN DAIRY at 304 South Main Street Phone 4404 4405 WOARE BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. BRICK AND BUILDING SUPPLIES 1595iNorth Calhoun E. M. Woare, Owner FLINT, EATDN It COMPANY Established 1897 Research Chemists and Manufacturing Pharmacists 300 E. Main St. Decatur, Illinois IllKlN4i l s un u 'rm rxxs . . . 1 Y1'l.I'IS.SWI NICEIDS 'l'llI'INl -X THE DECANOIS SOY 1340 A MEMBER OF Columbia Broadcasting System 5EF!,'lE'2'.l5.. 11655 EHEIUEH'5 IJAFETEHIA , 259 NORTH MAIN STREET ESTABLISHED MARCH 15, 1891 FREE FREE PARKING PARKING IN REAR IN REAR w OPEN NEVER sEl.r-sERvlcE 24 HOURS Fresh Fruits and Vegetables A Q ality Groceries and Meats 0 East Wood Ph 8565 1945 it te ig E , c . 7 I l'1'HE.El4i 1 -s jipiiamlh E' fl 125 1 W ig R E I U ll man R u se will un - L-A42 sneeze'-!1E5lf-, . S351 2-4-SiFr,q:gs4:l-P' Jeans . A 1- -f4 . Use Your Bank In the years to come you will find a good banking connection to be a valuable asset. This bank can be of service to you in many ways-as a depository for your funds-to meet your credit re- quirenients- and to help you to make and to save money. We cordially invite you to open an account with us and to use all of the various banking facilities that an available to you. Zag Wm S cuwigaada The Citizens National Bank of Decatur MEMBER FEDERAL MEMBER DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION SYSTEM FEDERAL RESERVE :uve M C 'm it ik ' X I b X S XX 2' nv J Q x XX? J 'Q 1 1 7' v- 1, 1 J... affix? 1f,Aff,f21 ' I X, X - Q 1 .ki- CREAYORS DESIGNERS AND PlODUfElS OF SALES BUILDING ADVERIISING K? C- . , . - . .Zur 'gyda 21716 Yniofodfala 'iiyyzroaluclawnm ,Jill f 119 N WASHINGTON ST. ' PECRIA 2 ILLINOIS PHONES 4-9155 VII9 5325535911 IF WE CAN HE lei. -fm 4, J.JMORAN zf soNt s if THE DECANOIS Automotive Electrical and Carburetor Engineers V R BATTERY SERVICE 'P FOR EATS AND DRINKS ' Come To TICKITOCK 540 North Main Phone 2-4716 Compliments of the Avon Theater One of Decatur's best DECATU Phfme 5453 Entertainment Theaters 343 East Main DISTINCTIVE CLOTHING for MEN AND WOMEN Rogrtn Clothing Co. 151 North Water Compliments of Ben Franlclin Store 127 S. Oakland Phone 2-4522 WW 4 O 1945 7 I a ' REAL ESTATE J. L. SIMMONS COMPANY Incorporated ds BUILDERS f Joy and Allen Re a l tors Architectural-IndustrialfPublic Works QNQQ Construction Decatur, Illinois Indianapolis, Indiana 2-8589 V 1 I Cc! Wlral You Wan! when You Tf0f75f0f al W West's Lincoln Square Drug Store DECATUR SECRETARIAL SCHOOL I LMS? iciugem, E',,,EgngQ,,2iim 4 208 Suffern Building Phone 2-5431 Cvmnllments uf mmm S C H 0 0 L B 0 0 K S - New and Used - merzlen s. sons, nm. , Uma Z..'.?.,Et,. i,lLii Executive, Secretary, Stcnographer, Bookkeeper . . . Lo Shipping Room Office Furniture and Equipment 2 Desks, Chairs, Tables, Safes, Files, etc. Books - Bibleqs - Prayer Books - 51815 'YN'l ! Kudnks alnl lrilllilllllll 1 Sport I- f I Wholesale Distributors of W. T. me rgggtu FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES N.WATER ST V PHONE 8353 DECATUR 48, ILLINOIS I I ' Q41 1945 A T 1860-85 years of Banking-1945 THE Il'lIlLlKlI'l IIIITIOIIIIL BIIIIK Oldest and Largest Decatur Bank fDeposits guaranteed by Federal Depositlnsurance Corporation, Provides a Complete Banking Service 945 - i I BOB WALTON at Corletfs Book Store . ig 406 N. Water 340 North Main ' Phone 5139 W , 'ENV' CONVENIENT SCHEDULES - LOW FARES - Safe, Dependable, Economical All Wcaihcr Service DECATUR CITY LINES i W , 1- ar , X 'S 1 if 'Nz-H 3 u . ' 'M, . xg f ,, r A . 7 ' ' .. . ' M, Two Champs . . . The Decatur Reds Blue Ribbon Butter HOOKER GLASS and PAINT MFG. CO. 328 N. Main 5196 LANDHOLT I . . Auto Reparrrng PAINTING---TRIMMING 745 E. Prairie, Decatur 1 5 W E245 THE DECANOIS DECATUR ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AGENTS AIIENTIUN .... EENIIIHB FOR ALL TYPE OF INSURANCE PK PIC Pk X Pk X Pk X ALLEN, WILEY, AND IOSTES A ALLEN AND COMPANY I. D. JOHNSON AND SON BENNETT AND SHADE COMPANY NICHOLSON-CLARK AND COMPANY' CREIGHTON-JACKSON CONIPANY BRUCE PENSINGER HAROLD IRISH THE SANKS INSURANCE AGENCY SWARNI INSURANCE AGENCY XPKXPKXXXXR IIE SIIIIE .... INSIIIIE A I Q46 I 75 P W fl Y gig ' .,. - 54 A THE DECANOIS u iff II. EWAHI1 fi SUN5 WHOLESALE GROCERS 700 EAST CERRO GORDO STREET DECATUR, ILLINOIS 1945 . O T T O OT Freshest Eye ' 1 wr'Wi'fY?Cf 7 ..- .Q ,mb mf 'AIV 4 . T ' I M r xl,b f -11 T T 1 T . h ,.. E T H GUDD LUCK mnneqmus Y? inf, WU' ,V .Ti-4' 1, T3 4 :,mS?' Keep Healthy and Happy Buy your food at PETEH'5 Hlllll NIAHKET 533 WEST WOOD STREET PHONE 5435 Q49 TH DEQANCDIS The National Bank of Decatur ECATUR S OLDEST TIONAL BA DECATUR, ILLINOIS 1945 Decanois Covers by . . . THE DAVID J. MOLLOY PLANT The S. K. SMITH COMPANY 2857 N. Westem Ave. CHICAGO, ILL f For the 6th consecutive year . . . DECANOIS TYPOGRAPHY BV ff Linxweilef Printing Company f 259 South Park St. - Phone 9647 - Decatur. Illinois X I -x I i I I 1 945 l .1 Divide Width dime? x fr GD--.1 6 l of 15 J' ' v 5 f... I ,A,,,,,,. -, ,,,..-- Meata - Finer F0041 al U13 Sll!Cl0ll'tCJ Q l22 Merchant Street Phone 2-8548 H E C H T S 353 North Water St BLAKENEY 8: PLUM clothes loolz new longer- give extra- months of wear if you send them to . . . DECATUR'S 1.EAD1Nc CLOTHIERS FOR MEN Gifglmdl CHQQ QTS 326 North Water Street 403 N. Main Street Call 4418 Q53 . ,a ...r-W 'Y-1-f.-v THE DECANOIS 4 ,Mmwmmm A WAHM.. .1 4 I I PVIMVIIMIDL Q M Q i' Always before, men have built monuments to honor some one who was already dead- a person who has stood out from others in a glorious past. The Decatur High School stands forth-a monument to the future. For while it brings the finest education to the youth of today, its lar reaching effects will be felt in the years to come through the great achievements of its graduates who will become the citizens of tomorrow. Our congratulations go to D. H. S. and the graduates of the Class of '45. ln a similar sense the Mueller Co. is building for tomorrow. For while we can be proud of the accomplishments wrought in our eighty-eight years of business Cmany ofthe im- provements in the water and gas field were originated by usb we are loolcing toward the future. At every opportunity our engineers are busy with designs and are building, experimenting, and testing. From these things will come many new and better ways of making our products, Finer ways of making them more useful to our customers, thus saving them both time and money. Yes, MUELLER is building for their future. So, remember, when you want the best in water and gas equipment, depend upon the name MUELLER-the leader in the industry since 1857. MUELLER C0. DECATUR, ILLINQIS 1945 Office: Telephones: 30 lndustry Court 5345-5346 SAM' E. AIIMSWORTH JAMES A. ARMSWORTM CSI'1umate Iransferb Prescription Phones Delivery Phones, suse-2-1531 4001-use TRANSFER - MOVING - STORAGE 1099 W. Main Sl. 702 E. Wood Si. Licensed - Bonded - Insured Carriers . I T L- , J. A. NUCKOLLS . Complete 325 S. Oakland Ave. INSURANCE Decatur, Illinois service Special Attention Tom Moran Wm, R, Mattson given to Difficult Heads in l 253 S. Park Permanent Waving, Cold Waving, '1-e1,-5432 Decatur, I11. and Tinting h 0 B S E E R O Reliable Advertising t B 0 Timely Editorials HSTUEDNT PUBLICATION SINCE 1897 O Newsy Features YOUR OWN SCHOOL NEWSPAPER BOOSTS ALL D. H. S. ACTIVITIES ALSO PUBLISHES THE DIRECTORY I 1 1 i I Samnefs FUR COATS SPORT COATS DRESSES F ORMALS SUITS SWEATERS SKIRTS LINGERIE HOSIERY 244 NORTH WATER STREET , K - . .. m. s- vm. 'ul O T f H BROWNIE COAL COMPANY FOR BETTER H E A TIN G 840 NORTH MORGAN PHONE 5133 1945 4 4 A, , , , . -1.x,.5,, .xpsff mte ,.,n'.', CYf51 Tiw '.,', 'JI -, ,J cl : 1. 94 ., in U. 4, Vi. . W Y - f' .,. ffI,QQ' V?,, Lg , 1 f 'V' In 5551? , .ni I . ni' Q, V 55 W f .4 V6 I A A JVU N I U B 3 i ,M ,i,.T?j, f 5. Y , ,'-- FIELDS' APPAREL SECTION 9 COATS 0 SUITS O DRESSES Q SWEATERS Q ACCESSORIES I ewzafd 0 SUIICITI arcade The answer to every girfs 'wardrobe problem! SKIRTS I FORMALS I LINGERIE O RAINCOATS O BI-035555 H I I Distributor for G R I S S L Y BRAKE LINING The Best for War se Min 618 East Eldorado cmzznr Brakeldnlny I 8 I on Complete H SUPPLU Lineof I AUTO ACCESSORIES W1-11T's 1 CORNER Junction 48 and 121 STANDARD LUNCHEONETTE 132 S. Water St. Always make your plans to meet, Where there's Quality Food to eat. Q57 -4 W 1 THE DECANOIS +1 ' IEE 2 'O WZ E.. TAYLOR HARDER DAIRY .Spend your evenings at Pontiac Bowling Alley 477 North Broadway E. St. Fun for clveryljoaaiy Open Jo ts S 'CK CDM DANY I 122 EAST WILLIAM ST. DECATUR, ILL. 517 G f PHOTO FINISHING SI SUPPLIES - SCHOOL BOOKS AND SUPPLIES Q GREETING CARDS 4 GIFTS - PRIZES 3 1 SPORTING GOODS 6 GAMES .J 6 ASH EMOS CANDY SHOP Q58 151 East Prairie iaouran s ON THE CORNER N. Water Phone 5 Jean Sutherd with Crysanthemums 1945 2A,, L! 3' rw I A gif! - W ' 5111. Mm, 4. It k F in .,.,,,Qeef 4 .- in Af, 'UN ,I 0 Xin , s W ' ' - 'V Vid' Q A, I ' Q- ' 4 fn? If -Of, an 4v 0 ir' s pa I ,, , , nr ' 4+ af J 1 '. , f .. 1' d 0 if 5 W ', f' . mv 0' Mfg, 0 .4 av Nw f I ., '6r ev,,,.,1aL 'aiu ..,-f0 ,srQf-f- -,M .4 -,.-1 1 ,M bas en ' -we - '-'fx ' J, 'i '-f' till? xv ' ' I M CRM' V A ,U A 1 II X , f V if W? M ,W V ,,, 1' 1 Q .4 g, A , f Mx, ,gr ,gr 1 .vis Q ,, ' 'F V M , 0 4 :Q H e , 1 f I 1 ye Wwkevfi , 'b pf ,a uf Avi 'wr 4 U 7,1 'Y W-ff-3' Q iii! VMI! af :J .9 04 4,-,nr ,lf J' J GQ 110- 4 , 1 ' 5 0 A Q va 4 , Q 1' Nw ' Q U1 9 8 1 ar sw' ,, 9 E HAYES BROS. HATCHERY 50,000 chicks every week-day morning in season. Decatur, Illinois 6 al is Allen 84 Co. .......... . Allen, Wiley 84 Jostes. .. Arlenes ............... Ashemos Candy Store ..... Augustine 84 Oplinger. .. Avon ................. Bankers Life Insurance. .. Bells Pharmacy .......,. Bennett 84 Shade Co.. .. Benson Creamery ..... Bird House ....... Black 84 Co. ..... . Blakeney 84 Plum .... Block Ice Cream ..... Blue Mill ............. Bodine Electric Shop... Brownie Coal Co.. . .. Bullards Cleaners ....... Campbell Auto Supply. .. Cannon Realty Co. .... . Carols ................ Cash Market ........... Chumbley Cleaners ...... Citizen's National Bank.. Coca Cola ................. Commerce, Association ol Connelly's ............. Cook's Jewelry Store .... Corletts Book Store ...... Creighton Jackson Co. Ins.. . . Curtis Jewelry Co. ..... . Daut Bros., Florists ....... Dawson 84 WikoFl .... Day's Paint Store ....... Decatur Battery Service. .. Decatur Bottling Co. .... . Decatur City Lines ........ Decatur Grocery Co.. . . . Decatur Paint 84 Varnish.. Decatur Secretarial School Decatur Soy Products .... Decatur Warehouse ...... Drobisch 84 Muirhead. . . lfilert Garage ...... Elrod's Tin Shop .... Farm, The ........ Fashion Shop ...... Federal Bake Shop .... Field 84 Shorb ...... Fields .......... Firestone Store ..... Flint, Eaton 84 Co. ..... . Folrath 84 Folrath ....... Fosters Friendly Furniture. Franklin, Ben Store ...... G 84 H Motor Supply .... Gebhart Gushard ....... Gebhart Stores ...... . Gorham 81 Son ..... Grand Cleaners .... Grand Fuel ...... Greiders, Inc. ...... . Haines 84 Essick ........ Hamman Bros. Transfer. . . Hansen's Home Applianc 2 ...... Hayes Bros. Hatchery .... Hechts ........................... Hipscher's Friendly Service Station .... Hooker Paint and Glass Co. ...... . Hourans Florists ................ Howard Company .... ,,... Hunter Pogue Lumber Co.. . .. Hupp Tobacco Co. ....... . lllini Ballroom ..... Illinois Power Co.. . ., Irish, Harold Ins.. .. Irwin Neisler Co.. . .. Johnson 84 Son Ins.. Johnson Jewelry ..... Jordans Tailors .... Joy 84 Allen ,.... 1945 fqcfueafidiwq index ...Q39 ...Q58 ...QQ9 ...94O ...Q33 ...Q39 ...Q46 ...Q45 ...949 ...QQ7 ...S253 ...SZ3O ...Q31 ...Q18 ...256 ...Q35 ...QQ5 ...213 ...SZ57 ...253 ...QQ1 ...Q37 ....2'l4 ....Q3Q ....Q'l4 ....Q'l6 ...Q45 ....246 ...Q15 ...QQ9 ....Q'l9 ....Q45 ....Q4O ...227 ...245 ...235 ....Q'l3 ....Q4'l ....SZSZ5 ....255 ...Q13 ....EZ28 ....29'l ....QE23 ....2l6 ....Q'l9 ....235 ....Q57 ....Q13 ....Q33 ....923 ....QQ5 ....Q4O ....Q57 ....Q'l8 ....Q'l9 ....Q35 ....Q53 ....Q3O ....Q36 ....958 ....QQ8 ....E243 ....Q59 ....Q53 ...Q94 ..,.945 ....Q58 ....Q38 ....2Q7 ....Q35 ....Q29 ....S2'l5 ....S246 ....Q98 ....Q46 ....SZ'l3 ...QQB ....24'l Kelly Foods ........... - ..... Kirby's Garage .......... Landholt Auto Supply ........ Licek's Potato Chips ........,... Lincoln Square Drug Store ......... Lindquist's Salon of Photography .... Linxweiler Printing Co. ........ . Loeb's, Sam, Clothier ......... l.yon's Lumber Co. ..... . McFadden's Book Store .... Martin Jewelry Store ........... Mauer Coal Company .............. Merriss Bros. Market .................. Metzler and Sons, Wholesale Produce .... Michl s Sons, Joseph, Cigar Store ....... Midwest Dairy .......... f ......... Miller 84 Sons, C. R., lnc. ....... . Millikin National Bank ............ Millikin University ................. Moran 84 Son, J. J., Funeral Horne. . . Morehouse 84 Wells Co. ......... . Mueller Company .............. National Bank of Decatur ....... Neumode Hosiery .............. Newman's, Women's Clothing .... Nicholson-Clark Insurance ...... North Pine Coal Co. ......... . Nuckolls, J. A., Insurance ..,.... Observer, Decatur High Weekly .... Osgood and Sons Mfg. Company. . . Parke Warehouse ............... Pensinger, Bruce E., Insurance .... Perfect Potato Chips .......... Peter's Food Market ......... Plile's Camera Shop ..... Phillips Dairy .......... Pittsburgh Plate Glass .... Polar Service .......... Pom Pom ............... Pontiac Bowling Alleys .... Post 84 Son, Jeweler ..... Ragsdale Roller Rink .... Raycraft Drug Co.. . . . Reeds Jewelry Co.. . . Richman Bros. ..... . Ridglydale Dairy ..... Roberta Beauty Shop .... Roby 84 Roby .......... Rodger's Shoe Store .... Rogran Clothing ......... Sanks Ins. ............... . Sears, Roebuck 84 Company. . . Semmels ................... Sessels, Clothing for Men. . . Shaller 81 Gluck ......... Shell Oil Co. ........ . Simmons Co. .... . S. K. Smith Co. .... . Slattery Millinery ..... Staley's ............. Standard Hatcheries .... Stuckey's Furniture .... Swain 84 Myers ..... Swarm Ins. .......... Taylor 84 Harder Dairy .... Taystee Bread ......... Texaco Tower. . . L . .. Tick, Sol ....... T-ick Tock .... Tolly's Mkt.. . . . Union Dairy.. .Q . Varsity ............... Wallender-Pennington .... Wards ................ Wayside Inn ............. Whit's Corner ............ Woare Builders Supply Co.. . . WSOY Radio Station ...... Yohe Jewelry ......... THE DECANOIS I .... 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