Dupo Community High School - El Tigre Yearbook (Dupo, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1956 volume:

EL TIGRE of 1956 VOLUME XXIV Presented by THE EL TIGRE STAFF of DUPO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Dupo, Illinois CO-EDITORS: Jackie Bound and Boyd Kelso BUSINESS MANAGER: Larry Mosher ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Mr. Gordon Williamson of John S. Swift Co. Mr. John Glassen Jr. of Becktold Co. Mr. David Greer, Photographer Mr. James Epperson, Headlines The 1956 El Tigre is the story of many things and many people. It is the story of activities and classes, sports events and parties, but more than this, it is the story of 477 students, 21 faculty members, and 21 school employees, which make up Dupo Community High School. The events of our school year are faithfully followed by students and townspeople alike, and we hope that they will all say of the 1956 El Tigre, “This Is Our Story.” • TABLE OF CONTENTS I Introduction ........................................... Pages 1-4 II This Is Our Story in the Fall Pages 5-16 Football ............................................ Pages 6-9 Cross Country ..................................... Page 10 Homecoming .......................................... Pages 11-13 Assemblies .......................................... Pages 14-15 Senior Party....................................... Page 16 III This Is Our Story in the Winter Pages 17-24 Basketball .......................................... Pages 18-21 Junior Play-Assembly .............................. Page 22 Christmas Assembly-Sophomore Party Page 23 F.H.A. Sweetheart Dance............................ Page 24 IV This Is Our Story in the Spring Pages 25-32 Senior Play-Freshman Party ........................ Page 26 Track ............................................. Page 27 Baseball .......................................... Page 28 Prom ................................................ Pages 29-31 F.H.A. Activities .................................... Page 32 V This Is Our Story All Year Pages 33-96 The Scene of Our Story Page 34 The Seniors ......................................... Pages 35-48 Underclassmen........................................ Pages 49-62 Classes-Faculty ..................................... Pages 63-73 Administration ...................................... Pages 74-75 Coaches............................................... Page 76 Cheerleaders.......................................... Page 77 Maintenance .......................................... Page 78 Activities........................................... Pages 79-96 3 TEA CHER - SPONSOR - FRIEND Mr. Painter, the Class of 1956 was very fortunate in having such a capable person as you to steer us through our Junior and Senior years. These were our big years, the ones we had looked forward to from the time we were green freshmen, and now they were here. They were busy years, particularly our Junior year with the football dance and the prom, but they were fun, and now that they are over we can look back on them with pride. During these years we found that we not only, had a class sponsor, but a friend. In appreciation for your untiring work, friendship, and advice, the Senior Class takes great pleasure in dedicating the 1956 El Tigre to you. 4 THIS IS OUR STORY IN THE FALL Back to school . . . cool, clear fall mornings . . . football . . . climaxed with homecoming . . . Dramatics Club play . . . Senior party . . . Thanksgiving assembly . . . This Is Our Story in the Fall. o VARSITY FOOTBALL ROW ONE: left to right: Coach Brubaker. Bob Baltz, Eugene Shelton. John Crouch, Jerry Mills. Jerry Wade. Don Tungate, Frank Dollins, Bob Hebei, Ron Schwartz, Don Adams, and Coach Taylor. ROW TWO: left to right: Bob Pentecost. Jim Chamberlain. Pat McGuire. Claude Bryant. Bill Collins. Bob Wheatley, Stan Pfost, Murphy Carmack, Orval Riebling. Bill Pentecost. Bill White. Larry Wolf, and Jack Houseman. ROW THREE: left to right: Richard Reavis. Dugan Watts. Herb Biown. Don Crone. Jack Drury, Bob Geiger. Harlan Foster, Larry Mosher, Jim Kelso, Ed Steele, and Bob Eads. FRESHMEN FOOTBALL ROW ONE: left to rigl t: Allan Williams. Arnold Patterson. Clovd Reavis. Hugh Curtiss. Irvin Welsh a ns Jerry Beiller, and Don Melican. ROW TWO: left to right: Ron Kussmaul, J. E. Blackburn. Bill Kemp. James Hunter. Dallas Hembree. Llovd Adams. Robert Craig and John Hamilton. ROW THREE: left to right: Bob Hagan. Ron Henkv, David Fenton. Norman Hebei, Joe Stahlschmidt, Coach Stewart. G GRIDIRON TIGERS Jim Kelso Stan Pfost Herbert Brown Bill Collins Don Tungate Jerry Wade Richard Reavis Bill Pentecost Bob Geiger Dugan Watts Orval Riebeling Bill White Min Bob Hebei Jack Drury Don Crone Eugene Shelton GRIDIRON TIGERS Bethalto 7-0, Lost Assumption 21-0, Lost Gillespie 6-6, Tie Madison 18-7, Lost Highland 53-0, Won St. Vincent 39-0, Lost Cahokia 7-6, Won Jacksonville 28-6, Lost Larry Mosher Bob Eads Frank Dollins Bob Wheatley FOOTBALL The team this year didn’t win as many games as everyone hoped they would, but they played some very strong teams and they can be proud of their showing against them. Probably one of the factors that influenced the win record was the injuries to many of the first stringers. Most of the younger boys made very fine showings in substitution for injured players. The experience they gained this year should be invaluable to next year’s team. Coach Taylor can be proud of the fight put up by the boys he coached so well. In the Homecoming game the team met a very strong team from Perryville, Mo., and as the old saying goes, “You can t win them all.” The Tigers lost their first Homecoming game in thirteen years. The graduating lettermen are Bob Geiger, Jerry Wade, Don Tungate, Herbert Brown, Jim Kelso, Bob Pentecost, Bob Eads, Larry Mosher, Frank Dollins, Bob Wheatley, Stan Pfost, and Bill Collins. 8 there here there here there here here there TIGER HEROES ' PWW —'“41 Jim Chamberlain Jerry Mills Harlan Foster Ron Schwartz Ed Steele Larry Wolf Pat McGuire Murphy Carmack Mr. White. President of the Quarterback Club, presents Dugan Watts with most valuable lineman award. Mr. White. President of the Quarterback Club, presents Richard Reavis with most valuable man in the backfield award. 9 THE FLYING TIGERS ROW ONE: left to right: Coach Brubaker, Gary Gunn, Don Hood, Tom Dollins, Jon Bell, Gene Stone. Don Chaney, Don Glass, Roger Karn, Roger Jaenke. ROW TWO: left to right: Gary Welch, Don Johnson. Corliss Snow. Jerry Urke. Charles Eppinger, Andy Hose. Jim Vanover. Tommy Kleine. Sept. 23 Troy—here—won 20-43 Sept. 27 Belleville—Grand Marias—won 20-37 Oct. 4 Troy Invitational—first Oct. 7 Madison—here—won 27-28 Oct. 11 Collinsville—here—won 19-39 Oct. 14 E. St. Louis Invitational Grand Marias—7th Oct. 18 Belleville—Grand Marias—won 24-31 Oct. 25 Dupo-Mascoutah-Ca-hokia at Cahokia— won Oct. 29 District—Alton—4th The 1955 cross country team enjoyed a very fine year thanks to Coach Brubaker. The squad won all of its dual meets and also its only triangular meet in which they thoroughly beat Cahokia and Mascoutah. In addition to these victories they won the Troy Invitational. They finished 7th in the East St. Louis Invitational and ran 4th in the District Meet at Alton. The graduating lettermen are Jon Bell, Glenn Graff, and Roger Karn. The lettermen who will return are Don Hood, Don Glass, Tom Dollins. and Art Smallen-berger. 10 HOMECOMING QUEEN Miss Janet Busch and Bob Wheatley For the first time in thirteen years, the Dupo Tigers lost a homecoming game. This was a very sad occasion for the team. For two members of the team, it proved to be a lucky night; for Edwin Watts, who was voted the most valuable linesman; and for Richard Reavis, who was voted the most valuable backfield man. Mr. White of the Quarterback Club presented the awards. Pat McGuire was Master of Ceremonies. He presented the queen and attendants as they came into the gym. The backdrop of the throne was two goal posts decorated in maroon and white paper. There was a deep maroon V in the middle of the posts. Autographed footballs were given to the queen and her attendants. 11 HOMECOMING ATTENDANTS 12 Miss Judy Fortner Bob Eads Miss Susie Sims Johnny Hamilton HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES Left to right: Susie Sims. Johnny Hamilton. Janice Atkinson. Bob Dinga. queen. Janet Busch. Bob Wheatley, Jerry Noles. Mary K. Richards. Bob Eads. Judy Fortner. Bob Mallett. Janet Kronk. Left to light: Janet Atkinson and Susie Sims. Lett to right: Janet Kronk and Judy Fortner. 13 ASSEMBLIES This year approximately 45 members of the F.H.A. promoted our World Christmas Festival. The annual assembly was held after which 63 gifts and $26.89 were donated by the student body, in order to give needy families overseas an enjoyable Christmas. In our assembly program we had Mexican and other foreign dances. The girls were dressed according to the country they represented. “Winners of Tiganche” was the happy thought of all Dupo students when Don Shafer, football captain of Cahokia, presented the Dupo Tigers with the Tiganche trophy. According to the agreement between the two schools the trophy was presented in an assembly on November 3, one week after Ca-hokia’s defeat. The Cahokia Student Council gave a weeping playlet, “Crying Towels,” to show their sadness over the loss of Tiganche. At the close of the assembly each member of Dupo’s varsity football team gave the bell a victory tap. 14 ASSEMBLIES THANKSGIVING ASSEMBLY One of the favorite assemblies of the year was the Thanksgiving Assembly. Sponsored by the Student Council, the program featured the theme of thankfulness and patriotism. The program consisted of group singing, a number by the chorus, a speech “Faith of Our Fathers by Jackie Bound and two poems by Dorothy Weston and Margie Reeder. PEP ASSEMBLIES Team support and team victories go together and the football season and basketball season wouldn't be complete without the pep assemblies. Here, the cheerleaders and the band, with an able assist from Mr. Daugherty, help the students get their vocal cords and school spirit in trim for the games. 15 ROCK' N ROLL PARTY SENIOR PARTY In November the Seniors gave their last all school “Rock and Roll Party.” Keeping up with the times, the decorations were pink and black and the music was rhythm and blues and waltzes. A floor show featuring talented D.C.H.S. students was given and refreshments of cider, doughnuts, popcorn and candy were sold. Master of Ceremonies. Gary Gunn, and his assistant. Roger Jaenke, helped keep things lively while introducing the different acts. Hi THIS IS OUR STORY IN THE WINTER Wintertime . . . snowballs and iceskating . . . basketball . . . Sophomore party . . . Junior play . . . G.A.A. dance ... Christmas assembly . . . Christmas dance . . . This Is Our Story in the Winter. 17 VARSITY BASKETBALL ROW ONE: left to right: Bob Eads, Don Chaney, Glenn Graff, Jon Bell, Ernie Broyhill, Frank Dollins ROW TWO: left to right: Coach Paul Taylor, Tom Dollins, David Henson, Harlan Foster, Jim Chamberlain, Bill White, Larry Sukup, Coach Don Brubaker SEASON’S RECORD Mascoutah .... 54 D.C.H.S 76 New Baden 51 D.C.H.S 72 Lebanon .... 44 D.C.H.S 58 Collinsville 66 D.C.H.S 59 O’Fallon .... 75 D.C.H.S 81 New Athens 27 D.C.H.S 41 Waterloo 51 D.C.H.S 72 Freeburg .... 50 D.C.H.S 60 New Baden 35 D.C.H.S 87 Robinson 59 D.C.H.S 50 Cahokia 40 D.C.H.S 77 E. St. Louis 51 D.C.H.S 52 Mascoutah 74 D.C.H.S 89 O’Fallon 56 D.C.H.S 53 Lebanon 50 D.C.H.S 92 New Athens 45 D.C.H.S 86 Freeburg 57 D.C.H.S 68 Waterloo 66 D.C.H.S 102 Madison 46 D.C.H.S 69 Nashville 47 D.C.H.S .... 58 TOURNAMENT RECORD E. St. Louis Christmas Tournament St. Theresa Decatur . 70 D.C.H.S. ... ... 68 Highland . 72 D.C.H.S ... 85 Assumption 66 D.C.H.S. . 77 Dupo Invitational Tournament Granite City 37 D.C.H.S 63 Cathedral 49 D.C.H.S 56 Belleville 65 D.C.H.S. . 70 Regional Tournament Assumption ........ 53 D.C.H.S. Lincoln............51 D.C.H.S. 78 50 18 J. V.-FROSH BASKETBALL ROW ONE: left to right: Orval Riebling; Richard Reavis; Bill White; David Henson; Jim Chamberlain; Harlan Foster; John Casey; Tom Dollins; Larry Sukup; Jack Treece. ROW TWO: left to right: Gary Langston, Manager; Gary Welch; Don Hood; Wayne Aldridge; Larry Wolf; Pat McGuire; John Crouch; Archie Rapert; Bob Hebei; Don Crone, Manager; Mr. Brubaker, Coach. ROW ONE: left to right: Jack Gilbert; Davjd Yorlc Wayne Koch; Danny Dell; Roger Levin; Norman Hebei, Cloyd Reavis; Ervin Dugan; Ronnie Counce. ROW TWO: left to right: Jack Dell; Ronald Kussmaul; Kenneth Baldridge; Jerry Bieller; Kenneth Nolte; Billie Johnson; Allen Williams; Joe Stahlschmidt; John McCormack; Robert Hagan; Mr. Epperson, Coach. 19 Graff, Glenn Broyhill, Ernie Bell, Jon The basketball season is the most important part of the year to most students. This year the Tigers had a very good team. They worked as any good team should work, making few mistakes and many baskets. The Tigers won the Cahokia Conference in their last year in the conference. Their conference record was 13-1. This lone defeat came at the hands of the O-Fallon Panthers in an upset victory. The team won 3rd place in the E. St. Louis Holiday Tournament, and won their own Invitational Tournament. Three records were broken by the Tigers 6’-3” center, Glenn Graff. Glenn rewrote the conference record of total points in one season and the highest number of points in one game with 75 points. Earlier this year Glenn set a new school record of 47 points and then broke it again at Waterloo with his astonishing 75 points. Chaney, Don Eads. Bob Dollins, Frank 20 Foster, Harlan Chamberlain, Jim White, Bill The Tigers did very well in tournament play this season. The first tournament the Tigers engaged in was the E. St. Louis Holiday Tournament. The first game of this tournament found the Tigers in a cold stage, and as a result they lost to St. Theresa’s of Decatur but they went on to beat Highland and Assumption of E. St. Louis to gain a consolation trophy. In their own Invitational Tourney the Tigers played Granite City and easily defeated them. In the second game the Tigers played Cathedral of Belleville and won, and the championship game found the Tigers opposed by a strong Belleville Township team. They defeated Belleville to win their own Invitational Tournament. Ill the first game of the Regional Tourney held here at Dupo the Tigers took an easy victory from Assumption. The second game is one that Dupo Tiger fans don’t care to discuss, for this game the Tigers lost to the Lincoln Tigers by a score of 51-50. Graduating lettermen are Glenn Graff, Don Chaney, Bob Eads, Frank Dollins, Ernie Broyhill, and Jon Bell. Dollins, Tom Sukup, Larry Henson, David • i A 1 JUNIOR PLAY Plays in which men are excluded from the casts are not so rewarding to an audience as plays with mixed casts. But we feel that “Family Tree” suffers as little from the absence of men as any play we’ve seen in a long time. Even the much-talked-of Ben-jie isn’t missed. Girls like to wear attractive clothes and they get their chance in “Family Tree.” This was the Junior Class choice for presentation on February 1 and 2, 1956. The play was directed by Miss Ardath Short. The following girls made up the cast: Bonnye McGinnis, Maureen Masters. Iva Griffin, Javine Witcher, Peggy Noles, Glenda Oakley, Delores Kohlenberger, Sue Boswell, Ethel Peterson. Glenna Claussen, Sarah Barnett, and Mary Lou Tucker. FRESHMAN TROPHY Under the guidance of their capable coach, Mr. Epperson, the freshman basketball team was able to bring home the first place trophy from the Cahokia Commonfields Freshman Invitational Tournament. In this picture Danny Dell, the team representative, presents the trophy to Mr. Daugherty. 22 ASSEMBLIES CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY One of the most enjoyable assemblies of the year was the Christmas Assembly. It was an entirely musical program presented by the band and several members of the Girl's Chorus, under the direction of Mr. Young. Many of the songs depicted Christmas in foreign countries, while others were the traditional Christmas carols. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomore Class gave their annual all school party carrying out the Valentine theme. The decorations were red and white. Entertainment was furnished by the students. 23 CHRISTMAS SWEETHEART DANCE Left to right: How One, Donna Bergman; Nancy Kohlenberger; Susie Ladyman; Debbie Armstrong; Ronnie Smitt; Queen. Beverly Heath; Retiring Queen, Joan Hamilton; Calvin Settlemoir; Mary Lou Kurtz; Frances Dell. Row Two: Norman Smitt; Robert Pentecost; Norman Hebei; Larry McDaniels; John McCormack. The Chirstmas Sweetheart Dance was presented by the F. H. A. on December 17, 1955 in the Girl’s Gym of Dupo High. Miss Joan Hamilton, the retiring queen, surrendered her crown to Miss Beverly Heath at the stroke of eleven. Miss Hamilton was escorted by Larry McDaniels and Miss Heath was escorted by Norman Hebei. The gym was decorated in red and white, which are the official colors of the F. H. A. The attendants and their escorts were: Miss Donna Berman, escorted by Norman Smitt; Miss Frances Dell, escorted by David Fenton; Miss Nancy Kohlenberger, escorted by Robert Pentecost; Miss Mary Lou Kurtz, escorted by John. McCormack. Z4 THIS IS OUR STORY IN THE SPRING Springtime . . . promtime . . . track . . . baseball . . . Easter assembly . . . spring fun . . . Senior play . . . Freshman party . . . final exams ... at long last, graduation . . . This Is Our Story in the Spring. 25 SENIOR PLAY “You Can’t Kiss Caroline” The Seniors made their last stand in the field of dramatics when they presented “You Can’t Kiss Caroline.” A comedy with sixteen characters, the play has its setting in Ma Rand’s durg store. The plot revolves around reactions of the school’s “smooth set” to a new, different kind of girl, Caroline. The climax comes with a kiss and a flock of indigo buntings. FRESHMEN PARTY Freshmen Party Since green is often applied to the freshmen as well as the Irish, the freshman class celebrated the St. Patrick’s Day with an all school party. Following tradition the party was informal with entertainment furnished by the students. Refreshments were sold by the class. 26 DUPO'S TRACK TEAM ROW ONE: left to right: Jim Korte, Roger Karn, Don Hood, Gene Stone. Pat McGuire. Bob Eads. Lloyd Brown. Bob Mallett, Jon Bell, Gary Langston Walter Drury, Gary Gunn. Stan Winchester, Tom Drurv, Richard Dimock, Bill Collins. ROW TWO: left to right: Coach Brubaker, Loren Steele, Gary Welch, Ed Steele, Jerry Dell, Don Zaricor, Andy Hose, Glen Stewart, Lloyd Johnson, George Hobbs, 1955 TRACK SCHEDULE April 7 April 13 April 16 April 27 April 30 May 3 May 6 May 7 May 11 May 13 Troy—here Collinsville—here Mineral Area—Hurst Bush O’Fallon—here Herrin Relays Mascoutah and Cahokia—here East St. Louis Relays Dupo Fresh.-Soph. Meet Cahokia Conference—here District—Roxanna The 1955 track season was not as succesful as had been expected. The track squad won a good margin of meets but lost the Cahokia Conference meet to O'Fallon. They won the only triangular meet of the year beating Cahokia and Mascoutah. Bob Eads scored the most points during the year with a total of 76:(( followed by Lloyd Brown with 65. The graduating lettermen are Tom Drury, Bob Mallett. and Stanley Winchester. DUPO TIGERS ON THE DIAMOND ROW ONE :left to right: Bill White, Don Chaney, Jim Chamberlain, Bob Hebei, Larry Sims, Orval Riebeling, Don Schaefer, Coach Dal Santo. ROW TWO: left to right: Coach Taylor, Frank Dollins, Bill Hoock, Jim Latinette, Floyd Dixon, Chuck Childers, Larry Bie.ler, Ernie Broyhill, Gene Poettgen, Bob Fritts, Manager. ROW THREE: left to right: Bob Harper, Manager, Bob Baltz, Larry Wolf, Pat McGuire, Harlan Foster, Clyde Bryant, David Henson, Jack Houseman, Ron Schaefer. Madison Won 4-3 Freeburg Lost 1-0 Waterloo Won 7-0 Bethalto Won 2-0 O’Fallon 3-1 Granite City Lost 3-2 Freeburg Won 9-5 O’Fallon 3-1 Belleville Won 4-3 Cahokia Lost 7-4 Cahokia Lost 3-0 Waterloo Won 22-0 Madison Tie 11-11 Sub District E. St. Louis Lost 11-1 Dupo has always been at the top both in scholastic honors and in athletics. Last year’s baseball team was no exception. They went all out and came up with the record of 8 won, 5 lost, and one game that went 12 innings to a tie. The Tigers came through in the clutch many times, and had pitchers who could bear down when they had to. The graduating lettermen were Larry Sims, Bill Hoock, Jim Latinette, Floyd Dixon, Charles Childers, Larry Beiller, and Gene Poettgen. Those returning are Don Chaney, Jim Chamberlain, Bob Hebei, Don Schaefer, Frank Dollins, and Ernie Broyhill. 28 PROM QUEEN AND HER COURT ROW ONE: left to right: Dicky Garrison, Coralee Hose. ROW TWO: left to right: Margaret Addison, Anita Ruhman, Margie Steinhardt, Queen Sandy Pulliam, Dorothy Weston, Mary Ann Frederick, Jane Parker. ROW THREE: left to right: John Blandford, Tom Pulcher, Retiring Queen Della Steinhardt Bruce, Charles Bruce, Don Whittenberg, Glenn Graff, Bob Goforth, Richard Ross, Richard Dimock. Pages Jayne Valine and Cora Ann Goley The gym was turned into a fairyland of roses and colored lights, when the Class of 1956 presented “Rose Room” as the theme of the 1955 Junior-Senior Prom. As you walked onto the dance floor through a trellis of roses, you found yourself in a garden bordered by a white picket fence, which was entwined with green vines and roses of various shades of red. At the far end of the gym behind the throne was the “Rose Room.” Inside the room a carpet of green grass covered the floor. White bird baths with roses floating in them, and wrought iron chairs were placed around the room. During the evening the guests danced to the music of Charles Val, while the traditional crystal ball cast facets of color on everything. The climax of the evening was the coronation ceremony. Before each attendant and the new queen entered the ballroom, the master of ceremonies read her name from a scroll which he received from one of the special pages. At the close of the coronation the guests were invited to dance for awhile longer before the 1955 Prom became a night to remember. 29 QUEEN SANDY Miss Sandra Jean Pulliam 30 F. H.A. ACTIVITIES DADDY DATE NIGHT “The Gay Nineties” was the theme chosen for this year’s Daddy Date Night, given by the F.H.A. The invitations in the form of shaving mugs and the table decorations consisting of barber poles, shaving mugs and derby hats carried out the theme. Dinner was served by the Varsity Club. Jean Stahl, F.H.A. President, acted as Mistress of Ceremonies and welcomed all dads. A response was given by Mr. Daugherty and a toast was given by Mr. Kohlenberger, Chapter Dad. Later each guest was introduced. The program included group singing-barber shop fashion, a film “Pacific Sails,” Candlelight Initiation Service, a review of the year's work in a “Parade of Events” and stunts and skits. MOTHER DAUGHTER PARTY The Mother Daughter Party was held in the Homemaking Department, with Sharon White as chairman of the event. Dorothy Weston acted as Mistress of Ceremonies in the F.H.A. official emblem service with the following taking part: President - Jean Ann Stahl, Vice President -Nancy Kohlenberger, Secretary - Dorothy Weston, Treasurer - Barbara Wolf, Historian -Mary Lou Kurtz, Publicity - Frances Dell, Recreation - Margie Reeder, Projects - Beverly Heath. Games, songs, and pantomimes were a part of the program as well as slides of the Christmas Dance. Table and room decorations were records centered with ribbons and flowers with heart spattered bulletin boards as a background. Refreshments included “doughnut sundaes.” 32 THIS IS OUR STORY ALL YEAR Eight o’clock to four o’clock . . . classes, activities, and study halls . . . sports events and parties . . . students and teachers . . . coaches and cheerleaders . . . employees and bus rides . . . exams and report cards . . . day in and day out . . . This Is Our Story All Year. THE SCENE OF OUR STORY The Dupo Community High School is located in Dupo, Illinois. The school is approximately 8 or 9 miles south of East St. Louis, Illinois on Route 3. Our school is a beautiful brick building to which the townspeople point with pride. Our campus is beautiful and picturesque with the bluffs in the background. In 1915 the school had its start, when it offered two years of high school work to fourteen students. Four years later the school offered a three year course, and the following year in 1920 the voters decided to have a Community High School. Today the school enrollment is 477, and it serves the grade school districts of Dupo, East Carondelet, North Dupo, and Sugarloaf Township. 34 THE SENIORS ROW ONE: Jim Kelso, Vice-President. ROW TWO: left to right: Boyd Kelso, President; Mary Ann Frederick, Treasurer; Margaret Addison, Secretary. ROW THREE: Mr. Painter, Class Sponsor. Our senior year is over now, but it seems like only yesterday that 129 timid, eager freshmen walked through the doors of D.C.H.S. for our first day of high school. We spent that first week of school getting acquainted, making new friends, and finding out we had a lot of things to learn. Enthusiastic but shy, we attended our first class meeting and elected officers: Howard Bradshaw, President; Jim Ray, Vice-President; and Anita Ruhman, Secretary-Treasurer. Under the capable guidance of Miss Pilger, our sponsor, we made our first dollar selling pencils and put on our first all-school St. Patrick’s Day party. By the time our sophomore year rolled around, we were better acquainted and took a greater interest in the activities of our class and the school. With our major purpose to make money, we again sold pencils and gave a Valentine party. Our class officers were; Boyd Kelso, President; Margie Carron, Vice-President; and Margaret Addison, Secretary-Treasurer. Finally our long anticipated junior year arrived. Under the capable leadership of Mr. Painter, our new sponsor, and our class officers, Boyd Kelso, Jim Kelso, Anita Ruhman, and Dorothy Weston, we took over our duties as juniors. We had charge of all the concessions at the basketball and football games and had the responsibility of planning and putting on the Homecoming Dance and the Junior-Senior Prom. We also put on a successful play “Adam's Evening.” At long last our senior year arrived. It was a busy year with our “Rock ’n Roll” all-school party, our midnight show, and the Senior play. We assumed leadership in many activities and produced the 1956 El Tigre. But now our senior year is over, graduation has come and gone, and our four short, very happy years of high school are but “Moments to Remember.” 36 OUR STORY BEGINS AUGUST 29 ADDISON, MARGARET iFDnv Senior Band 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1 Gay Nineties 2 Leaders Club 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2, 4 G.A.A. 3, 4 Junior Committee 3 Prom Attendant 3 Girls Chorus 4 Band Officer 2 G.A.A. Officer 3 Library Assistant 4 Junior Play 3 Junior Band 1 Junior Honor Society 2 BELL, JON Science Club 1 Photo Club 1 Football 1, 2 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Cross Country 3, 4 Spotters Club 1, 2, 3 Library 2, 3, 4 Science Club 2, 3 Band 1 Typing Club 4 Photo Club 4 BLANDLORD, JOHN Football 2, 3 Readers Club 1, 2 Science Club 2 Photo Club 3 Varsity Club 3 BOEDEKER, MARCELLA BOUND, JACKIE BROWN, HERBERT f.h.a. 1 Dramatics 1 Library 2, 3, 4 Girls Chorus 2 Mixed Chorus 2 G.A.A. 3. 4 Junior Committee 3 Leaders Club 3, 4 Student Council 4 G.A.A. Vice President 4 Dramatics Club 1 Student Council 1 Dramatics Club Play 1 Advanced Readers Club 2 Library Assistant 2. 3 Leaders Club 3, 4 Junior Committee 3 Junior Play 3 Annual Staff 3. 4 Co-Editor of Annual 4 Thanksgiving Assembly 3 Junior Honor Society 2. 3, 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 Football 4 Varsity Club 4 Typing Activity 3 BROYHILL, ERNIE Typing Activity 3 Varsity Club 3, 4 Baseball 3. 4 Student Council 3 Basketball 1, 4 Football 1 Reader s Club 1 SENIORS ASSUME LEADERSHIP CHANEY. DON CHANEY, OAKY Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4 Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4 Baseball Varsitv Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Basketball Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Cross Country 2 Photography Club 1 Student Council 3 Junior Honor Society National Honor Society Library 1, 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1 Football 1, 2, 3 Football Varsitv Club 1. 2. 3 Annual Staff 4 Readers Club 1 Library 1. 2 Transfer from Maplewood-Richmond Heights High School COLLINS, BILL Basketball 3 Varsity Club 4 Boy’s Chorus 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 2. 3. 4 Football 1. 4 Track 1. 2. 3. 4 DANIELS, ROGER DILL, JAMES DOBBS, DION DOLLINS, FRANK Basketball 1. 2, 3 Football 1, 2 Baseball i, 2 Cross Country 3 Varsity Club 2. 3 Student Council 4 Jr. Committee 3 Readers Club 1 Track 2 Annual Staff 4 Library 1, 2. 3 Science Club 2 Printing Club 4 Football 1, 2, 4 Readers Club 1 Photo Club 1 Varsity Club 1 Readers Club Science Club 2 Photo Club 1 Printing Club I Baseball 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Readers Club 1 Student Council 4 Library 3, 4 38 DUPO WINS OWN TOURNEY EADS, BOB Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4 Track 1. 2, 3. 4 Baseball 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Headers Club 1 1 AI KKBACH, EUGENE Science Club 1 Nature Study 2, 3 Freshman Readers Club 1 Junior Committee 3 Advanced Readers Club 2 3 4 Annual Staff 4 FREDERICK, MARY ANN FRITTS, MARILYN KAY GEIGER, ROBERT DALE Nature Club 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Varsity Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Readers Club 1 Nature Club 1. 2 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Junior Committee 3 Assistant Librarian 1. 2 Basketball 1, 2 Prom Attendant 3 Junior Committee 3 Track 1 Treasurer, Senior Class 4 Junior Play 3 Library 4 Annual Staff 4 G.A.A. 3 F.H.A. 1 Leaders Club 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Gay Nineties Revue 1 Student Council 2 Annual Staff 4 Girls Chorus 4 Dance Band 1, 2 Junior Honor Society 2 National Honor Society 3, 4 39 EUGE. JUDY Junior Band 1 Senior Band lf 2, 3, 4 FORTNER, JUDY Cheerleader 2. 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 3, 4 Majorette 1 Senior Band 1, 2 Student Council 2 Junior Committee 3 Gay Nineties Revue 1 Band Officer 2 Football Attendant 3 Leaders Club 3, 4 Girls Chorus 4 Library 4 Junior Band 1 GOSS. GEORGE Readers Club 1. 2 Photo Club 1, 2, 3 13th ANNUAL HOMECOMING GOSS, JAMES Readers Club 1, 4 Science Club 2 Typing 3 Gt NX, GARY GHAFF, GLENN Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Science Club 3 Readers Club 1 HAMILTON, JOAN Football 1, 2 Cross Country 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Typing 3 Library 1, 2 Readers Club 1, 3 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Executive Council Christmas Queen F.H.A. Officer 3, 4 HARPER, ROBERT Readers Club 1 Science Club 1, 2 G.O.C. 1, 2 Stage Crew 3 Varsity Club 3 Typing 3 HAYES, JACK Junior Band 1 Senior Band 1 Science Club 2 Work Experience 3 Printing Club 4 HENSON, DON Tiger Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Junior Band 1 Dance Band 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1 Minstrel Play 1 Junior Play 3 Student Council 4 Gay Nineties 2 Jr. Honor Society 2, 3 Band Officer 4 1IOLLIFIELD, ROBERT Science Club 1, 2 Readers Club 1, 2, 3 Track 1 Typing Activity 3 Junior Committee 3 40 TIGERS REGAIN TIGANCHE HOOKER, SHIRLEY HOWARD, LENA Jr. Committee 3 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4 Leaders Club 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 1 Pollyanna Club 2 Annual Staff 4 JAENKE, ROGER Basketball 3, 4 Cross Country 4 Varsity Club 3 Jr. Honor Society Vice President Student Council 4 Library 3, 4 Photo Club 1 Science Club 1 Readers Club 2. 3 Track 4 Spotters Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Jr. Committee 3 G.A.A. 2, 3, 4 Readers Club 1 Library 1 KARN, ROGER M. KARRAKER, ARNOLD KELSO, BOYD KELSO, JAMES D. Senior Band 1 Cross Country 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 2, 3, 4 Library 3 Student Council 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Minstrel Show 1 Dance Band 1, 2 Junior Band 1 Senior Band 1, 2, 3 Dance Band 1 Gay Nineties Revue 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Class President 2, 3, 4 Junior Play 3 Jr. Committee 3 Jr. Honor Society 2, 3, 4 National Honor Society 3, 4 Co-Editor Annual 4 Senior Play 4 Student Council President 4 Science Club 1, 2 Spotters Club 1. 2 Jr. Committee 3 Varsity Club 3, 4 Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Student Council 4 Class Vice President 3. 4 Jr. Honor Society Library 3, 4 41 ROCK ’ N ROLL PARTY KLEIN, GARY Science Club 1, 2 Spotters Club 1, 2 Readers Club 1 Mixed Chorus 4 Printing Club 4 Photography Club 1 KOSSIXA, MARLYN Girls Chorus 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Majorette 3, 4 Student Council 3 Junior Play 3 Office Assistant 4 Junior Honor Society KOSSIXA, GERALDINE Junior Band lb year Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4 KRONK. JANET Band 3, 4 Student Council, Sec. 4 Cheerleader 4 Work Program 4 Library 3 Basketball 1 KI M, ARTHUR Science Club 1, 3 Readers Club 1, 2 Football Manager 1 Nature Study Club 2 Typing Activity 4 Annual Staff 4 Kt'RTZ, NANCY Chorus 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4 Marching Band LANGSTON, GARY Football 2, 4 Basketball 3 Readers Club 1, 2, 3 Varsity Club 4 Track 3, 4 LOUY1ER MARLENE G.A.A. 1, 2, 3 F.H.A. 1 Girls Chorus 1 42 WORLD CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL LOVE, WILLETTE LUKBBERS, LINDA G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Leaders Club 2, 3f 4 F.H.A. 1 Mixed Chorus 2 Annual Staff 4 Jr. Committee 3 Typing Activity 3 Mixed Chorus 2 Girls Chorus 2 G.A.A. 3. 4 Jr. Committee 3 Typing Activity 3 McGEE, JOYCE Nature Club 1 Library 1, 2. 4 Leaders Club 2. 3, 4 G.A.A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Jr. Committee 3 Typing Activity 3 MEINZEK, DOROTHY (FOSNOCK) Student Council 1 F. H.A. 1 Mixed Chorus 2 Girls Chorus 2 Library 3 G. A.A. 3, 4 Jr. Committee 3 Annual Staff 4 Typing Activity 3 MERRITT, CAROLE SUE MILLER, RICHARD MODE, BONNIE .MOSHER, LARRY F. H.A. 1 Mixed Chorus 2, 3 G. A.A. 2, 4 Girls Chorus 3, 4 Leaders Club 3, 4 Typing Activity 4 Science Club 1 Boys Chorus 3 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Football 1 Basketball 1. 2 Junior Band 1 Senior Band 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1 Leaders Club 2, 3, 4 Jr. Committee 3 G.A.A. 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Typing Activity 3 Science Club 1 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Jr. Committee 3 Annual Staff 4 Business Manager of Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2. 3 Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2 4 CHRISTMAS SWEETHEART DANCE NOLTE, GENE Ground Observer Corps 1. 2 Science Club 1, 2 Football Manager 1 Readers Club 1, 3 Track 1 Typing Activity 3 Junior Committee 3 Library 2. 3 Annual Staff 4 OSTERTAG, KENNETH Science Club 1. 2. 3 Photography Club 4 OSTERTAG. DARRELL Science Club 1, 3 Readers Club 1 Nature Study 2 Typing Activity I OVERBY, FLORENCE Orchestra 1 G.A.A. 3, 4 Leaders Club 4 Typing Activity 4 Band 2 PARKER. JANE Mixed Chorus 1 Girls Chorus 1 F. H.A. Treasurer 1 G. A.A. 2. 3. 4 G.A.A. Officer 2. 3 Gay Nineties Leaders Club 2. 3. 4 Junior Committee 3 Prom Attendant 3 Library 3, 4 PENTECOST. ROBERT Science Club 1. 2 Spotters Club 1, 2 Dramatics Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Stage Crew 3. 4 Junior Honor Society 3 Football Manager 3. 4 Junior Play 3 PENTECOST, WILLIAM Football 1. 2, 3. 4 Basketball 1. 2 Track 1, 4 Dramatics Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 1, 2 Spotters Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 3. 4 Library 1, 2. 3, 4 Junior Play 3 PFOST, STANLEY Football 1. 2. 3. 4 Readers Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 Photo Club 3 Science Club 2 Student Council 1, 2 44 FROSH WIN CAN OKI A TOURNEY POLSON, SHIRLEY G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls Chorus 3 RAY, JAMES Senior Band 2, 3, 4 Headers Club 1 Junior Honor Society RAEBER, JOANN ROBINSON, NORMAN Rl'HMAN, ANITA HELEN SCHAEFER, DON SCHAEFER, RON Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Dance Band 1 Gay Nineties Revue 1 Junior Play 3 Student Council 4 Junior Honor Society 3, Dance Band 1, 2 Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Student Council Officer 4 Prom Attendant 3 4 Football 1 Basketball 1, 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 Football 1 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 PROM SHILLING, CLEONA Readers Club 1 Dramatics Club 1 Dramatics Club Play 1 G.A.A. 2. 3, 4 Library Assistant 2, 3 Jr. Committee 3 Annual Staff 1 Typing Activity 3 Class Party Committee 1. 2. 3, 4 SHRADER, WILLIAM Typing Activity 3. 4 Readers Club 1, 2. 3. 4 Science Club SHAFER, STANLEY Science Club 1, 2 Stage Crew 1. 2 Mixed Chorus 1 SHELBY, JAMES OTIS Science Club 1, 2 Basketball 1 Football 2, 3 Track 1, 2 Spotters Club 1, 2, 3 Library 3, 4 Jr. Committee 3 I Typing Activity 3, 4 SHONDY, PAULINE F.H.A. 2, 3 Girls Chorus 2. 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Pollyanna 2, 3 Executive Council 2. 3 Student Council 3 SIMS, SUSIE Jr. Band 1 Senior Band 1 Student Council 1, 2 Student Council Officer 2 Dramatics Club Play 1 Gay Nineties Revue I Mixed Chorus 2 Girls Chorus 4 Jr. Play 3 Jr. Committee 3 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4 Assistant Librarian 1, 2, 4 G.A.A. 3, 4 Leaders Club 2. 3, 4 Football Attendant 2, 3, 4 Jr. Honor Society SUMS, WILLIAM Boys Chorus 1 Typing Activity 4 Football 1 4( STAHL, JEAN ANN Mixed Chorus 1 Pollyanna 1, 2. 3, 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Executive Council 2, 3, 4 Gay Nineties Revue 1 Jr. Committee 3 Christmas Dance Attendant 3 F.H.A. President 4 F.H.A. Television Show 3 F.H.A. Section Officer 2 F.H.A. Regional Convention 3 Student Council 4 Typing Activity 3 F.H.A. Officer 2, 3, 4 National Jr. Honor Society 3, 4 BA CCA LAUREATE STEELE, ROBERT A. Football 1, 2 Basketball 1 Track 1 Photo Club 1 STEELE, SALLY J. Jr. Band 1 Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4 STEIMIARDT, MARGIE Photo Club 1 F. H.A. 1 G. A.A. 2, 3, 4 Secretary and Treasurer G.A.A. 2 Leaders Club 3, 4 Junior Committee 3 Prom Attendant 3 Typing Activity 3 President G.A.A. 4 Annual Staff 4 THOMPSON, BOBBY Science Club 2 Boys Chorus 2 Mixed Chorus 2 Student Council 3 Annual Staff 4 Junior Honor Society 3, 4 TUNGATE, DON Science Club I, 2 Mixed Chorus 2, 3 Boys Chorus 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 4 Varsity Club 4 Track 1, 4 WADE, JERRY Varsity Club 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Photo Club 2 Boys Chorus 3 Track 3 WALL, JIM Mixed Chorus 4 Science Club 3 Transferred from East St. Louis High School WALL, PEGGY Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Transferred from East St. Louis High School 47 GRADUATION WESTON, DOROTHY WETTIG, JOANN F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pollyanna 1, 2, 3, 4 Executive Council 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Dramatics Club 1 Dramatics Club Play 1 Readers Club 1, 3 Jr. Committee 3 Prom Attendant 3 Christmas Dance Attendant 2 F.H.A. Section Officer 3, 4 Class Officer 3 F.H.A. Officer 2. 3. 4 F.H.A. National Convention 2 Mixed Chorus 1 Senior Band 1, 2, 3, 4 WHEATLEY, BOBBY Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Readers Club 1 Spotters Club 1, 2 Science Club 1, 2 Track 3 WOLF, BARBARA JEAN F. H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A.A. 2. 3 Executive Council 4 Attendant to Christmas Queen 3 Two outstanding seniors of the year in entirely different fields, were Glenn Graff and Norman Robinson. Glenn representing the school in basketball set three records and tied one in the East St. Louis Holiday Tournament. He scored 105 points for the most points in three games, 44 points for the most points in one game and set a three game field goal record of 40 goals. He tied for the most field goals in one game with 16 goals. Norman representing the school in scholarship placed in the semi-finals of the National Merit Scholarship exam. 48 UNDERCLASSMEN 5?ar2si£ t JUNIORS ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITIES Left to right: Pat McGuire, President; Jimmy Chamberlain, Secretary and Treasurer; Audrey Ladyman, Vice President. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1953 approximately 125 Green Freshmen enrolled at Dupo High. They elected Pat McGuire, President; Jack Treece, Vice President; Janice Atkinson, Treasurer; and Carolyn London, Secretary. With the aid of the Sophomore Class they made their first dollar selling pencils. They also sponsored the all school St. Patrick's Party, and shortly after had a booth at the F.H.A. Carnival. Their Sophomore year they elected Pat McGuire, President; Jack Treece, Vice President; and Mike Timmons, Treasurer. They again sold pencils, and had a larger and better all school Valentine Party. They had two booths at the F.H.A. Carnival. This year with the help of their able sponsor, Mr. Paul Stewart, they began making preparations for the “1957 El Tigre,’ by taking charge of concessions at the football and basketball games. They also had the responsibility of making the Homecoming Dance and Junior-Senior Prom big successes. 50 n ft ft Adams, D. Beck, I. Brown, W. Adams, E. Belanger, K. Busch, J. Atkinson, J. Biby, S. Call, J. Bachelier, Ft. Biggs. J. Carmack, M. Baltz, Ft. Bivins, R. Carmack, S. Barnett, S. Boswell. S. Carron, P. Beard, K. Bordewisch, V. Chamberlain, J. Chandler, W. Cottom. T. Eppinger, C. Childers, J. Crone, D. Fahrner, L. Christopolis, V Dell, J. Fisher, R. Clasquin, B. Dixon, D. Foster, G. Claussen. G. Drummond, E. Foster, H. Cook, C. Drury, J. Goforth, B. Curt, S. Ebersohl. R. Griffin, I. 51 fy n Hancock, P. Hose, A. Klein, J. Harvell, D. Houseman, J. Klein, T. Hasty, S. Howard, D. Kohlenberger, Hebei, R. Jelinek, D. D. Krieg, D. Hoepfinger, C. Keith, G. Kurtz, M. Hood, D. Kelling, R. Lady man, A. Horn, M. Kinder, R. LePere, C. London, C. Masters, M. Macke, M. Mills, J. Morgan, K. McCormack, C. McGinnis, B. McGuire, P. Noethen, S. Noles, P. Pankey, J. Pauli, J. Peterson, E. Pinion, M. Reeder, M. McClure, B. Norman, J. Reavis, R. McClure, B Oakley, G. Rideout, L. 52 Riebling. O. Stewart, G. Trost, N. Ross, D. Sukup, L. Tucker, M. Schwartz, R. Tebbenhoff, C. Wall. B. ' v Smallenbergei, A. Thompson, O. Watts. E. Snow, C. Towler, K. Wheet, C. o. r y. r ■ V � n - 1 - o n w - ... 1 'm ' Stahlheber, D. Trammell, D. Wiggins, G. Stephens. N. Treece, J. Wilson, P. Winchester, G. Witcher, J. Wright, C. Ziaja, D. “Popcorn . . . Candy . . . Peanuts!!!” 53 THE SOPHOMORES Left to right: Mrs. Wohlwend, Dan Bradshaw. Bill White, David Dyroff, Robert Fritts. The Freshman Class had a very successful year last year, under the leadership of Dan Bradshaw and guidance of Mrs. Wohlwend. Of course the main attraction for the class last year was the Freshman Party. It was on St. Patrick’s Day and had a St. Pat’s theme. There was a good attendance and it was very successful. That year the class also sold pencils and had a booth at the F.H.A. Carnival. The other officers that year were David Dyroff, vice president; Janet Theobald, secretary; and Ronnie Goldsmith, treasurer. This year, as sophomores, we have all boys for officers. Dan Bradshaw is again president. Bill White is vice president; David Dyroff, secretary; and Bob Fritts, treasurer. So far we have had a coat check concession at the Football Dance and sold more pencils. We held our annual all-school party the Saturday before Valentine’s Day. Aldridge, W. Appel, G. Arras ,M. Bachelier, T. Barfield, C. Barrett, P. 54 Bauer, E. Bivins, T. Bryant, C. Bayha, A. Beard. D. Blackburn, J. Bound, D. Burton, R. Butler, C. Belanger, G. Bradshaw, D. Case, R. Bergmann. D. Bradshaw, W. Casey, J. Bivins, B. Brewer. R. Chandler, T. Bivins. R. Brovhill, J. Cisco, S. Collins, F. Dixon. B. Eschman, M. Collins, M. Dixon. R. Euge, J. Cort, B. Dollins, T. Fauerbach, J. Craig, R. Dyroff, D. Foster, J. Crouch, J. Dyroff, D. Frederick. H. Dell. F. Ebersohl, M. Fritts, B. Dierolf. J. Embrey. D. Glass, D. O f ' $ Glass, R. Heath. B. Hutchinson, B. JsJ_ , y a Goldsmith, R. Henderson, L. Jackson, R. Goss, R. Henson, D. Jarvis, R. ' v Guion, W. Herndon, J. Johnson, D. Hampton, E. Higgerson, E. Keith, R. -A Hancock, B. Hollis, E. Kempfer, E. Harper, L. Hunt, S. Kernan, J. King, C. Kohlenberger, N. Koonce, J. Lindhorst, M. Lopinot, L. Luebbers, J. McGee, J. Overby, D. Owens, B. Kremmel, C. Mason, E. Pearson, C. Kronk, R. Matlock, D. Pearson, R. Kukorola, A. Mills, O. Peery, D. Larson, R. Morgan, F. Phelps, J. n ft Pickering, P. Schaffner, J. Steele, L. Poettgen, G. Scott, J. Steele, R. Poole. R. Shands, H. Stoffel, A. Pulliam. B. Shelton, E. Stratmann, M. Quevreaux, V. Shondy, R. Theobald, J. Raepert, A. Spier, L. Thielman, VV. Roberts, D. Steele, E. Thomas, J. Thomas, R. Vanover. J. White, S. Trodus, P. Veteto, R. White. B. Tucker, W. Vickers. R. Williams, J Turner, T. Wall, C. Wilhelm, A. Urke, J. Watson, J. Wolf, L. Utley, L. Weaver, C. Young, P. Utley, L. Welch, G. Zaricor, D. THE FRESHMEN Left to right: Pat Ballard, John P. Hamilton, Mary Ann Edwards, Joyce Thompson, Mr James Epperson. FRESHMEN The members of the class of 1959 were, as all freshmen, very eager and enthusiastic about being a part of D.C.H.S. Carol Hubbs was chosen as one of the cheerleaders and she has done a fine job. The freshmen party was held on March the tenth and the theme was based on St. Patrick’s Day. There were many wearing the green the night of this party besides the freshmen. Adams, L. Bieller, J. Brown, D. Appel, D. Bequette, G. Burton, J. Bailey, B. Bequette, L. Call, C. Baldridge, K. Biggs, J. Carron, V. Ballard, P. Bodendieck, N. Chandler, D. Barnett, C. Bradley, D. Chartrand. J. Bauer, L. Bradshaw, A. Chartrand, L. Chase, K. Dell, J. Edwards, S. Conway, G. Dell. L. Eppinger, B. Cory, J. Dixon, R. Faries, W. Counce, R. Fauerbach, J. Crandall, S. Doerr, M. Fenton, D. Curtis, F. Dugan, E. Gatlin, C. Dell, D. Edwards, M. Gilbert, J. 59 v; Gilliam, P. Harris, H. Hebei, N. Hagan, B. Ham, C. Haskenhoff, B. Hasty, A. Hembre, D. Henkey, R. Ham, D. Hasty. K Hood, C. Hamilton, J. H. Hatley, E. Hubbs, C. Hamilton, J. P. Hayes, J. Hunter, J. Hanks, N. Hebei, J. Ingles, C . Ingram, R. Killion, N. Levin, R. Jackson, J. Johnson, B. Jones, M. Koch, W. Kohlenberger, G. Korte, W. Lindemann, J. Lindhorst, M. London, G. Kelling, R. Kussmaul, R. Lotshaw, D. Kemp, W. Ladyman, J. Louvier, W. Keown, J. Langston, R. Lynch, E. GO Macke, R. McDaniels. L. Patterson, J. Melican, D. McFadin, L. Peters, W. Morgan. M. McLaughlin, D. Phillips. D. Morris. S. Noethen. D. Poston. B. McCarson. G. Nolte, K. Price. K. McCormack. J. Pankev. S. Quevreaux. J. McDaniels. L. Patterson. A. Rains. C. Reavis, C. Schuck, B. Stephens. L. Kehmer. J. Rendleman. C. Rhine. P. Selby. R. Senn. S. Sewell, C. Summers, W. Sutterficld. R. Tennill, D. Ridgeway. N. Rolens. R. Schaub. L. Sewell. J. Smith. J. Stahleschmidt, J. Thomas. D. Thompson. J. Trammel, G. til Vanover, M. Vaughn, C. Voke, J. Witcher, Z. f ? Waters, C. Welshans, I. Woods, M. York, D. Williams, A. Wiseman, O. (« CLASSES-FACULTY FRESHMEN ENGLISH CHARLES PAINTER A thorough knowledge of English and the things World Geography that are closely related to it is essential for success in our complicated world. The aim of the Freshmen English class is to increase the skill of the students in writing, spelling, reading and listening. STUDY STUDY STUDY AMERICAN LITERATURE LEO BARKER American Literature English Literature Guidance This course is college preparatory. We hope that everyone taking it will gain a valuable background in rhetoric and a thorough knowledge of American authors and their works. M ARDATII SHORT English Speech SPEECH The ability to express one’s self with poise, confidence and in a correct manner is important for later success. One full semester of Sophomore English is spent developing these qualities. The other semester is spent studying literature. TEST TEST TEST FRENCH Knowing a foreign language broadens an individual. It helps him to understand and be more tolerant of other people, their customs and their countries. It also prepares one for further studies. MARIE RAMEY French English Literature ✓ « y t . (15 BIOLOGY Biology is the study of plants and animals. It is in this class that the students learn to appreciate the world around them. All of a sudden it seems like the grass is greener, the leaves are much more beautiful than yesterday, and there is an inner feeling that is more wonderful to be alive today than yesterday. RUTH HOKPFINGEK Biology General Science 477 STUDENTS ENROLL IDA MAE WILLIAMSON Algebra Plane Geometry Senior Math PLANE GEOMETRY Our ever changing complex world of today demands that a person be able to think clearly and logically. Plane Geometry develops these abilities in a person more than any other subject in high school. It builds confidence, resourceful thinking, and motivates the students to success. CiG CHARLES FAULKNER PHYSICS General Science Physics Algebra Physics is the third year science course. The sudent studies the nature of matter and energy. Laboratory work, visual education, and problem solving are emphasized. Preparation for life in a technical age requires a study of the physical sciences and mathematics. 20 TEACHERS CHEMISTRY 101 - there are just 101 elements. Out of these, everything that we use, eat or see is made. Chemistry teaches us how these elements combine to form the things we need how' chemistry make our everyday life much easier. WILLIS T. MAAS Chemistry General Mathematics Advanced Algebra 07 WORLD HISTORY ERWIN DYROFF By studying the rise and fall of the great empires of the past we hope to keep our country free from the things that cause a nation to fall. We also hope that with a thorough knowledge of the past we will become more worthwhile citizens. World History Social Problems CLASSES CLASSES ROBERT RUSSELL U. S. History Freshmen English U. S. HISTORY It has been said that only through a knowledge of the past can one intelligently understand the present and cope with the problems of the future. With this in mind, our study of American History, is aimed at examining our past history without neglecting the history, which unfolds from day to day. JAMES EPPERSON PRINTING Ind. Arts Printing Assistant Coach Printing class tries to familiarize the students with some of the experiences and procedures of the printer. Here a student acquires good habits which will be useful to him in case he decides to take up printing as an occupation. HOMEWORK HOMEWORK LIBRARY Although library is not a class, it serves all classes because it is here that our research for classwork is done. Here one can find material concerning ancient man or what the world may be like in the distant future. Our library subscribes to 56 magazines and 3 daily news- Florence Daugherty papers, and has 8000 Books. Lib 60 GIRLS P. E. MARJORIE SWITZER Physically and mentally alert leaders are necessary for our country’s future, and girls P. E. endeavors to help them develop posture, skill, knowledge, and leadership, that will satisfy these demands. Girls Physical EM A GOOD TIME BOYS P. E. Boys P. E. gives everyone a chance to become a better man physically. He acquires a knowledge of rules of various types of games and a sense of fair play which should help him the rest of his life. DON BRl BAKER Boys Physical Ed Assistant Coach 70 I I PAUL TAYLOR Mechanical Drawing Coach MECHANICAL DRAWING The purpose of this course is to present Mechanical Drawing as a definite educational subject with the following objectives: 1. To develop the power of vizualization. 2. To strengthen the constructive imagination. 3. To train in exactness of thought. 4. To teach how to read and write the language of the industries. 5. To give modern commercial practice in making working drawings. STUDYING PAYS OFF WOODWORK The purpose of our Woodwork program is to establish good habits, traits, and attitudes. This is acomplished by teaching the proper use and care of hand and machine tools. The building of a project brings into the program the accomplishment of this goal. PAUL STEWART Wood Shop Metal Shop Coach 71 SHORTHAND I In Shorthand I the basic theory of the shorthand system is taught. A more appropriate name for Shorthand II would be “Stenographic Training” since this is a course which has as its objective the specific training of students to handle a steongraphic position. JANICE WOHLAVEND Typing Shorthand IT ALL ADDS UP TO TYPING GEORGE YVOI.KE Typing Bookkeeping Many students take first year typing for their own personal use. These students will get the fundamentals necessary to enable him to use his typing in everyday life. Students who choose to take business in the vocational area will take advanced courses in typing and shorthand. JANE MOSBACIIER Homemaking HOMEMAKING A homemaker must be a great many things to her family—cook, nurse, interior decorator, gardener, carpenter. and teacher ,to name only a few. It is the aim of our Homemaking course to help develop each individual to the fullest extent of her capabilities. A SUCCESSFUL YEAR MUSIC In the music clzsses the fundamentals of music are taught. The students learn to play the various instruments so they will be able to participate in the activities of the band. FRED YOl'NG Music Band Brass Woodwind 73 OUR CAPABLE THE PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE Members of the Class of 1956 are to be congratulated on reaching one of the milestones in their lives. Statistics show that a surprisingly large percentage of boys and girls who start school fail to graduate from high school. We hope your years here will be a help to you and that you will become successful, happy, and contributing members of society. We have enjoyed having you in school and want you to know that even though you are graduating we stand ready to help you at anytime you have a need for us. 74 ADMINSTRA TION ROW ONE: Left to right: Mr. Sam Hamilton; Mr. Dalton Muskopf, President; Mr. George Drury; Mr. Roy Koch. Secretary; Mr. Virgil Mallett; Mr. Fred Gaines ROW TWO: Left to right: Mr. Eugene Widman, Attorney; Mr. Harold Dashner, Treasurer; Mr. A. C. Daugherty, Principal; Mr. Charles Faulkner. Assistant Principal Absent: Mr. L. E. Goley The past years at D.C.H.S. have been sucessful years in every way. Most of the credit for this success goes to our administration. They have selected our teachers and made decisions to make our school run flawlessly and on schedule. They have provided safe transportation for our students and have furnished our school with modern equipment and supplies. We are thankful to our administration for the many hours they have spent in our behalf. THE TIGER ■■ii __ Varsity Football Basketball, Baseball MR. STEWART Fresh. Soph. Football 76 MENTORS MR. BRUBAKER Asst. Varsity Football Jr. Varsity Basketball Track, Cross Country MR. EPPERSON Fresh. Basketball Asst. Track PEP QUEENS Marilyn Fritts Judy Fortner . Janet Kronk Susie Sims Familiar figures at all our football and basketball games are our cheerleaders. These girls are elected by the student body, two freshman-sophomore cheerleaders and four varsity. It is their job to lead the students in organized cheering at home games and games away from home. Left to Right Margie Collins Carol Hubbs Marilyn Fritts Judy Fortner Janet Kronk Susie Sims 77 BUS DRIVERS BUS DRIVERS Odis Avara Henry Mosbacher, Jr. Floyd Shondy CAFETERIA WORKERS CAFETERIA WORKERS Lucy Hunter Beulah Goodwin Lucille Talley Louisa Schack Ruth Vickers Birdie Smallenberger Grace Stickann 78 V ACTIVITIES CONCERT BAND Through constant practice and great enthusiasm on the part of the members and director, Mr. Frederick Young, the Tiger Band is now recognized as one of the most outstanding in this area. The band plays at all of our pep assemblies to encourage the players on to victory. 80 PRIDE OF D.C.H.S. The band is composed of thirty-five members which practice every day fourth hour. Mr. Young and the members exhibit their skill and technique at our home football and basketball games. Mr. Young has recently become President of the St. Clair County Band Association. 81 BRASS Row One: Left to Right; Norman Robinson, David Dyroff, Dewayne Davis, John Call. Row Two: Left to Right; Arnold Karraker, Terry Bivins, Don Jelinek, Amil Stoffel, Don Henson, Don Howard, Dan Bradshaw, Cecil Wall, Jo Ann Wettig. PERCUSSION Left to Right; Bob Fritts, Don Stahl-heber, Dale Dyroff, Billy Hancock. WOODWIND Joyce Scott, Dixie McLaughlin, Rosalie Shondy, Mary Lou Tucker, Sally Steele, Pat Ballard, Nancy Kurtz, Judy Euge, Geraldine Kossina, De-lores Kohlenberger, Janet Kronk, Billy Bradshaw, Jean Euge, Marlene Arras, Anita Ruhman, Delores Har-vell, Joe Quevreaux, Jim Pankey. THE TIGER BAND The students as well as the community are very proud of our well organized marching band. They perform at most of our football games. The spotlight of the evening goes on them as they go through the formations to symbolize our school. We are'also very proud of Sandra Pulliam who leads our band at this time and twirls her fire baton. The marching band usually practices after school. They do this on their own time. 83 DRUM MAJORETTES T DKI'M MAJORETTES The splendid performances of our high-stepping majorettes are shown at most of our football and basketball games. They add great enthusiasm through the crowd as they twirl their batons. The girls work out their own routines and practice by themselves. 84 CHORUSES Row One, Left to Right: S. Barnett. P. Wall, M. Kossina. E. Kempfer. R. Kronk. B. Bivins, B. Wall, J. Pauli, L. Schaub, L. Lopinot, R. Jarvis, H. Frederick, P. Barrett, C. Kremmel, G. Oakley, B. Heath, M. Collins Row Two. Left to Right: M. Ebersohl, J. Broyhill, J. Luebbers, C. Wheet. N. Hanks. E. Peterson, J. Williams, J. Lindemann. P. Shondy, C. King. R. Keith, W. Tucker. S. Crandall, D. Roberts, S. Hunt, C. Ingles, M. Edwards Row Three, Left to Right: R. Bivins, M. Horn, D. Hood. G. Childers, T. Bivins, D. Trammel, A. Hose, B. Collins, J. Wall, R. Jackson Row One. Left to Right: M. Fritts. M.Kossina, E. Peterson. J. Atkinson. J. Parker. D. Roberts. M. Masters. D. Ziaja, S. Sims. Row Two. Left to Right: R. Thomas. J. Williams. J. Thomas. P. Shondy. C. Wright. M. Addison. B. Bivins. J. Fortner. 85 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY ROW ONE: left to right; Marlyn Kossina; Marilyn Fritts; Jackie Bound; Margaret Addison; Margie Steinhardt; Judy Fortner; Dorothy Weston; Susie Sims. ROW TWO: left to right; Don Chaney; Norman Robinson; Boyd Kelso; James Ray, Donald Henson; Bob Pentecost; Mr. Mass, Sponsor. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Students elected to this organization can wear their pin proudly. They are elected by a majority vote of the faculty, and show the qualities of leadership, character, scholarship, and service. To be eligible for election, students must have maintained a 3.5 average. Fifteen per cent of the senior class may be elected. 8( JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY ROW ONE: Left to Right: Carol Sue Kremmel; Rowena Keith; Iva Griffin; Joyce Scott; Javine Witcher; Patsy Barrett; Eva Kempfer; Janet Theobald; Glenda Oakley; Jackie Pauli; Nancy Kohlenberger. ROW TWO: Left to Right: Kelly Morgan; Beverly Heath; Jean Fauerbach; Marlene Arras; Marcella Stratmann; Rose Vickers; Ruth Jarvis; Donna Bergmann; Billy Bradshaw; Dale Dyroff. ROW THREE: Left to Right: Billy White; Gary Welch; Dale Stewart; David Dyroff; David Henson; Marvin Eschmann; Bob Fritts; Ronnie Steele; Mr. Maas. ROW ONE: left to right: Audrey Ladyman; Sharon Bibv; Norman Robinson. James Ray; Don Chaney; Judy Fortner; Marilyn Fritts. ROW TWO: left tor ight: Carolyn London; Jo Ann Dell; Janet Busch; Bonnie McGinnis; Glenna Claussen; Carolyn Hoepfinger; Dorothy Weston; Jackie Bound; Mr. Maas. Sponsor. ROW’ THREE: left to right: Peggy Noles; Stanley Pfost; Roger Jaenke; Charles McCormack; Donald Henson: Bob Thompson. 87 This organization is also sponsored by Miss Switzer. It promotes good sportsmanship and the ability to get along with other people. The following members are officers. President, Margie Steinhardt; Vice President, Marcella Boedeker; Secretary, Joan Norman; and Treasurer, JoAnn Raeber. Both G. A. A. groups may earn awards if they meet the necessary requirements. FROSH. SOPH. G. A. A. The Girl’s Athletic Association is sponsored by Miss Switzer. It stimulates interest and participation in athletics. The officers of this organization are President, Brenda Pulliam; Vice President, Beverly Heath; Secretary, Rowena Keith; Treasurer, Eva Kempfer. Both G. A. A. groups have other outside participations such as play days and dances at other schools. LEADERS CLUB This organization directed by Miss Switzer is made up of girls who are chosen to be leaders, because they exhibit qualities of leadership, personality, and physical skill. These girls must be capable of. assuming responsibility and must have the ability to get along with others. They help assist Miss Switzer in the gym classes. GUIDANCE PROGRAM The Guidance Program is sponsored by Mr. Barker. It involves working with students in choosing subjects, selecting an occupation, and preparing for college entrance. It provides a central place for students to go for information and advice about these and other problems. PRINTING CLUB Printing Club is designed to help the students put into practice the things they have learned in class. The students print calling cards, leaflets, posters, and stationery for personal and school use. WORK EXPERIENCE The Work Experience Program makes it possible for students to gain the practical experience of working and at the same time earn credit toward graduation for this work. The school recognizes the fact that valuable training is received when a student has a job under actual working conditions. Si) NATURE STUDY Mrs. Hoepfinger instructs the members of this club in a more complete study of biology and nature. The students also do interesting work with liquid plastic. PHOTO CLl'B The members of the Photo Club under the supervision of Mr. Faulkner are taught the procedures of developing and printing their own prints in the schools own well equipped darkroom. The members also are taught proper photographic tichniques and the use of many types of cameras. SCIENCE CLUB Under the guidance of Mr. Maas the members of this club discover the wonders of chemical science. They also learn the proper use of the many pieces of laboratory apparatus and conduct many interesting experiments using this apparatus. 90 F.H.A. The F.H.A. is composed of girls who are taking homemaking and are interested in making homemaking a career. This activity sponsors many school events including the Christmas Dance and Daddy Date Night. POLLYANNA CLUB This activity is a volunteer group of students who help file and do other odd jobs around the homemaking department. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL The Executive Council of the F.H.A. plans and supervises the organization of all the F.H.A. events of the year. Its membership is made up of girls who are officers in the F.H.A. 91 ADVANCED READER'S CLUB An opportunity is given to our students in the Advanced Reader’s Club to more thoroughly understand, enjoy, and appreciate good literature. This activity recognizes the fact that reading is important in helping boys and girls in their teens to emerge from the status of dependent adolescents to that of responsible, self-directing adults. Mr. Painter is in charge of this club. FRESHMAN READERS CLUB The main purpose of the Freshman Reader’s Club is to challenge students who experience more than the usual amount of difficulty in reading to understand themselves and the complex world in which they live. Reading, if it is to have a desirable personal significance for these students, must be a pleasurable experience. Mr. Charles Painter is sponsor of this activity. LIBRARY The school library is often called the “heart of the school.” Assisting Mrs. Daugherty, our librarian, are a number of student helpers who work at the charging desk, return books to the shelves, check attendance, and assist in cataloging. Since there is no public library in Dupo, adults are always welcome to make use of our library facilities. 92 DRAMATICS CLUB The Dramatics Club directed by Miss Short, is composed of students who are interested in acting and in the production of plays. Some of the things the students try to learn are poise, impressive reading, and the ability to live a part. JUNIOR COMMITTEE Junior Committee is the steering committee of the Junior Class. This group of students makes the plans for the Homecoming Dance and the Prom. They also supervise the concessions at football and basketball games. STAGE CREW The members of the Stage Crew play their part behind the scenes, but they are as important as the actors in any dramatic production. They handle the lights, scenery, setting, curtains, and the all important sound effects. 98 VARSITY CLUB VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club consists of members of the varsity and junior varsity basketball squad. These boys meet five days a week, fifth hour, for the following purposes: to practice free throws; practice shooting; individual work on fundamentals; team skull sessions; go over visiting team scouting reports and to study and digest statistics from preceding game. !)4 STUDENT COUNCIL ROW ONE: left to right: Janet Kronk, Roger Levin, John Hamilton, Margie Collins, Janet Klein, Jean Stahl, Anita Ruhman. ROW TWO: Norman Robinson, Marcella Boedeker, Boyd Kelso, Frank Dollins, Jack Treece, Margie Reeder, Dixie McLaughlin, Mr. Dyroff. ROW THREE: Joan Lindeman, Bob Fritts, James Kelso, Pat McQuire, Roger Jaenke, Roger Daniels, Don Henson, Pat Gillam. This organization is the students’ governing body of the school. Through elected representatives the students have their voice in school administration. The Student Council endeavors to better relationships between students and-faculty and to instill in the students a feeling of school pride and loyalty. Among some of its more important jobs, the Council handles the choosing and planning of most of the assemblies. It cooperates with the F.H.A. in sponsoring the World Christmas Festival and secures and decorates the school Christmas tree. Each year the Council sells basketball schedule pencils and decorates for the Invitational Tournament. The Council also sends representatives to the area and State Student Council conventions. Representatives are chosen from second hour classes, and it is desired that they have qualities of character and leadership. Council officers are elected by the student body in the spring of the year preceding the year they are to serve. Mr. Dyroff EL TIGRE STAFF ROW ONE: left to right: Mrs. Williamson. Sponsor; Mary Ann Frederick; Jackie Bound; Bonnie Mode; Margie Steinhardt; Sharon Biby; Dorothy Meizner, Cleona Schilling. ROW TWO: left to right: Kelly Morgan; Gary Chaney; Bob Thompson; Joan Raeber; Billie Love; Shirley Hooker. 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