Eldorado High School - Golden E Yearbook (Eldorado, IL)

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CME IIAR The last football game of the season was played at home, we were victorious 49-7 over Carmi. The Senior Class of Harrisburg presented their play entitled You Can't Take It With You , in the auditorium before the student body. Clubs met today and Mr. Baker took several club pictures for the annual The grade cards for the first nine-weeks were mailed to our parents today. The Senior Classwas invited to Carbondale to be the University 's guests on the camp- us. Several juniors attended the Press Conference at Carbondale. School was dismissed for Thanksgiving. Invitations were issued for the Hi-Tri Initation Ceremonial to be held Nov. 29. Our basketball five opened the season in a big way by defeating Grayville 62-49. The beautiful and impressive Hi-Tri Initiation Ceremonial was given in the Dodd Auditorium. After the Ceremonial, Tea was served in the cafeteria. Hi-Tri sponsors were Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Choisser, and Miss Brewner. A feature- length movie, Canadian Pacific , was shown today. DECEMBER A rousing pep session was held in the auditorium. The Eagles traveled to Norris City and beat them 54-44. Our basketball team was victorious over Benton 49-32. Illinois State High School officials inspected the High School. In a home game we defeated Marion 54-45. The Eldorado Eagles lost to the Harrisburg Bulldogs by the score 59-53. At an assembly the 1951 Football Captains were announced: D.A. Phelps and Bob Briddick. The annual Football Banquet was held in the evening in the cafeteria. The Student Council presented a talent show today in the Dodd Auditorium. The winners were: Murl Eddy, playing the xylophoneg Jack Longg and David Davidson. Several club pictures were made. At a game at Carmi, the Eagles were defeated 60-49. The English IV classes published the first issue of the Eagles Gazette. A Christmas program was presented by the Glee Club, after which school was dis- missed for Christmas vacation. Eldorado was host to McLeansboro and defeated them 73-48. The Eldorado Eagles played the Christopher Bearcats in the West Frankfort Tourna- ment and were victorius 68-62. The Eagles lost to Mt. Vernon 64-41 in the Tournament. JANUARY School resumed today aftera two-weeks vacation. Everyone was so glad robe back.Q?l A pep meeting was held prior to the game played at Ridgway. We won 71-42. Today began Courtesy Week, sponsored by the G.A. A. The Freshman officers elected today were Jack Reese, Presidentg Jimmy Cochran, Vice- Presidentg Mary Ann Smith, Secretary-Treasurer. An amusing pantomime show- ing us how to be courteous was given by the G.A.A. ln a very exciting game with Norris City, we defeated them 56-55. Marilynn Mertz will receive the DAR award as announced today by the DAR. This is an honor given to an outstanding girl in the senior class. A very instructive Program on Parliamentary Prodecure was given today by the F. F. A The second issue of the Eagles Gazette was sold today. The Eagles played Galatia, and we won 38-34. The Basketball team journeyed to Metropolis, defeating them 66-58. 18 Semester exams were given and the whole school was busy pushing pencils fast and furiously. In a home game the Eagles lost to Carmi 66-47. At Johnston City we lost 54-53. A spirited pep meeting wa: held. The Basketball team played in the McLeansboro Tournament and lost to Norris City 47-44. Mr. Moulton, Secretary of Illinois Area YMCA, presented our chapter of the Hi-Y with a plaque. The Carrier Mills Wildcats barely defeated us, 61-59. A Talent Show was held for the benefit of the March of Dimes. Theres was a wide variety of talent. The five winners were: Murl Eddyg Eleanor Kane: Jack Longg The Andrews Sisters, Jamie Hill, Don Seten, Fred Lloyd, Barber Shop Quartette, Carroll Bowling, Jack I-ledger, David Davidson, H. G. Robertson. FEBRUARY Hurrah! No school today. The weather conflicted with busses. The Basketball team lost to Harrisburg 47-41. Several beautiful paintings were hung in the halls to help beautifuy the school. The Dramatics Club, under the direction of Mr. Rhine, presented a play, Girls Are Just Like People, and a Pantomlme, The Lamp Went Out. A movie on safe driving was shown. The Eldorado Eagles defeated the Carbondale Terriers 74- 44. 73

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lIAll DAR SEPTEMBER Vacatxon was over and everyone returned to school to frnd rt newly decorated We also found several new teachers added to our faculty They were Mrss Brewner Mr Cox Mr Greer Mrss Morrell and Mr Orton School got under way wrth all the classes meetmg today The representative of the Crowell Collrer Magazme Co was here today to open our annual magazrne sales campargn School was drsmrssed early today so everyone could have a good trme at the Fall Festrval The Semor Class elected therr offrcers and sponsors today The Sponsors elected were Mrss Brewner and Mr Cox Class offrcers were Bob Trerney Presrdent Mac Butler Vrce Presrdent Norma Colbert Secretary Treasurer The Junrors voted Charles Srsk Presrdent Mary Renshaw Vrce Presrdent Joann Long Secretary Treasurer and Mrs Wood and Mr Orton as sponsors Tryouts for the brg Job of cheerleadrng were held today tn the audttorrum The football team started the season off wrth a bang by defeatmg Anna Jonesboro I3 6 Norman Colbert and B1ll Berkel were elected co captarns for the year The student councrl was organrzed today The Class representatrves were Sen1ors Jo Ann Latham and Bern1eAllen Junrors Loutse Auten and Charles Srsk Sophomores Connre Kreuter and Davrd Porter Freshmen Joyce Barton and Jrmmy Cochran Faculty advrsors were Mr Cox and Mr Greer The cheerleaders chosen today were Joann Long, Teny Hrll Teddy Baker June and Joan Stetnbrook The magazrne sales campa1gn ended today We had a rousing pep meetrng but our football team was defeated by the Harrrsburg Bulldogs 12 O O woeful dayl Our new bleachers arrrved today The Harrlsburg Bullpups defeated the Eldorado Eaglets 25 0 The H1 Trl group offrcers were elected today There was a brg pep meeting outsrde on the new bleachers The frrst game of the season on the local grrdtronwas played Eldorado defeatrng Metropolrs 47 6 OCTOBER Merrrll Stncklrn a local photographer began maklng the Senror s prctures for the annual My how pretty everyone looked todayl We found the reason for the t1es and hau commg Queen candrdates today The clubs were orgamzed and met on schedule ur Eagles Journeyed to Albron to defeat them by the score I4 I3 Prospectrve G members were cenamly put to the test today as they were 1n1t1ated Our Freshman Sophomore team defeated Carmr 28 6 The F H A Held IIS annual rmtratton for brave freshmen T e football squad won another game! Thrs nme rt was at Chrrstopher I3 0 T e Eaglets defeated Chrrstopherm a home game 22 I3 New F F A members were 1n1t1ated today Tell us was thrs Mr Bishop s ldea of what farmers should look l1ke7 lll1no1s state wrde tests were grven to seniors and Juruors The clubs busted themselves rn decoraung their floats for parade competition which was held at three ln the afternoon, The floats of the Hi Trr and French Club won fust and second place respectively Thrs was a happy Homecomrng with the Eagles defeatrng Olney 48 I2 The Hcmecomrng Dance was held 1n the gym and mus1c was furnished by a school orchestra Nancy Burnett was crowned Queen by the Co cap taxns B111 Berkel and Norman Colbert The Queen s Attendants were Jerry Carr, Carole Oglesby Shirley Sutton, and Veva Nell Sutton The Eaglets defeated Johnston Crty ln a home game I3 7 The students had a holrday whrle the teachers attended an Insutute meet1ng The Eldorado Eagles defeated Carro rn a home game by the narrow margrn 22 21 NOVEMBER Our cheerleaders led us 1n a lively pep sessron before the game at Marxon whrch we won 26 0 It rarned and the Eagles certatnly had to brave that muddy fteld Now we know why we have a scrub team! We fllled out grade cards What pleasurel The Freshman Sophomore team de feated Marion 19-12 The followrng were elected as the Sophomore officers Davrd Porter President Arthur Herron Vtce Presrdent Janet Farris Secretary Dorman Lane Treasurer The Band and Glee Club presented a concert under the drrectlon of Mr Creek, Jo Ann Latham and Berrue Allen members of the Student Council gave speeches The Junior class presented the play Rest Assured whrch was directed by Mr Rhme The play was presented before the students at night to the publrc and be fore the Harrisburg H S Student body as a tremendous success 72 I . . . . 6 . , . , 4 , , A . V 7 ' I - . . 8 . . . I3 U. . . . : D I4 . . . . . . 1 I5 g D . I . C I9 . . I ' I . Q : , -- 21 ' I ' . 22 ' ' 25 ' . ' 29 .- . . U . . 2 . . . I I . . , . 4 I . . - bowsg the underclassmen had their pictures taken. The student body voted for Home- 5 ' - 6 O ' ' - . ' . A.A. ' ' ' ' . IO - ' - . I2 h i . . . . . . . I3 h ' ' ' ' , - . I7 h ' ' - . I9 . , . ' . , ' , ' ' 21 . . 1 24 ' - . 27 . . . . l 3 ' . 1 . .' I . 6 ' . - 3 ' D L ' . ' : 9 V ' . ro D , ' I 1 ,

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llllll HAR ro AtGa1atia our team was defeated 67-64. I4 Tryouts were held for the Senior Play. Because of bad roads, busses were unable to run today. I5 The Navo Indian Magician Show, sponsored by the Jtmior Class, was presented to the students and to visiting grade schools. Heap big crowdl I6 The characters and committees for the Senior Play, Off The Track, were chosen. I7 The Eagles defeated Mt. Carmel 81-59 in a home game. 22 A movie, Last Date , was shovm as part of a safe driving program, Lindell rockwall, state policeman, presented the movie and gave a good talk concerning careless drivers. 23 The kiddies had a few extra winks of sleep. Today was Teachers' Meeting. In a game at McLeansboro we were defeated 67- 38. 24 The Eagles journeyed to Fairfield to defeat them 60-59. This concluded the regular season. We are very proud of the team. 27 In the District Tournament at McLeansboro, we defeated Wayne City 48-36, MARCH I The clubs met today. A pep meeting was held before the game in the Tournament. We lost to the Mt. Vernon Rams 60- 34. 2 The candidates for Basketball Queen were chosen as follows: Barbara Baker, Jane Harrawood, Jo Ann Latham, Floy Sue Pike, Shirley Sutton, and ,Janet Trigg. 9 The big Basketball Dance was held in the gym. Shirley Sutton was crowned Basket- ball Queen, Music was furnished by Jack Long 's band. The dance was sponsored by the Student Council. The Eagles Gazette was published today. I5 The Student Council presented the motion picture, How Green Was My Valley. The F. H. A. girls entertained their fathers with a party. This was called Daddy- Date Night. 16 The G.A.A. sponsored the Sock-hop and a good time was had by all. Did you ever see so many big feet at once? I7 The F. H. A. went to Carmi to attend a rally. 22 A motion picture was presented for the Barrett Lincoln Fund Program. 23,26 School was dismissed GoodFriday to give us a short Spring Vacation. 29 The Senior Play, Off The Track , was presented in the afternoon to the student body and again at night to the public. It represented much work and time on the part of the Seniors and Mr. Rhine. 31 The band traveled to Carbondale to enter the District Contest. The Physics and Chemistry classes attended the High School Science Fair at Evansville. APRIL I You know you shouldn't have. fly Another Club activities day. Band and Glee Club journeyed again to Carbondale for a contest. I2 Vocational Agriculture Day. I9 The clubs met today. The F.F. A. entertained their parents with a banquet. 26 The whole school enjoyed the T. V.A. movie and a movie of 1950's football game between Eldorado and Carmi. MAY 3 The F. H. A. presented the Spring Style Show in the auditorium. to The American History Classes, under the direction of Mr. Bames, presented the Barrett Lincoln Ftutd Program. I7 Members of the F.H.A. welcomed the eighth grade graduates to our school. The Band and Glee Club climaxed their yea.r's activities by giving a Spring Concert. They gave the Concert in the aftemoon to the students, and then a formal Concert at night to the public. 'I'he annual Hi-Tri Mother-Daughter Banquet was held in the cafeteria, letter men serving. At this time the Hi- Tri officers for 1950-1953 were installed. 24 This was Honors Day. Outstanding students in the various departments of the school were given medals as rewards. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom was certainly the biggest event of the year- The Seniors were very much pleased by the efforts of the Junior Class and Sponsors Mrs. Wood and Mr. Orton. 25 Senior Day came at last. Can we describe the time we had? Just wait, your turn will come. 27 Baccalaureate Services were held this evening. I UNE 1 Graduation was held in the Dodd Auditorium this evening. Would you believe it? We are now E. T. H.S. Alumni! 74