Fairbury Cropsey High School - Crier Yearbook (Fairbury, IL)

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1945 THE TEIEE Robert Vail “Bob” H reads just enough to keep himself misinformed. Howard VonBergen “Nick” Now, before I stnrt. I want to say something. William Wii.krn “We Willie I feel tired far into the future. Gracei.ee Williamson “Grade” She pushes a determined look down the street. Arnola WlNTERLAND “Pepsi” M troubles always come in the large economy size. Reva Wiser “Reva” She as a one-track mind, and there's always a troop train on it. Robert ZlEGENHORN “Zieggy” 19 A man who can look into a girl’j i yes and tell whether.

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1145 THE CRIER Robert Moser Rob” I say. Who can wrestle against sleep? Not I. John Mowery “Johnnie” The teachers and I had words, but I never ot to use mine. Robert Ntsshaum “Newsy” Dear Dad: Let’s hear from you more often ; even if it’s only five or ten dollars. Vivian Schmidt “Viv” What you hear never sounds half so important as what you overhear. Maxine Sears “Max” It is the tranquil pe'-p'e who accomplish much. Betty Travis “Betty” Us country women mnke Rood wives. Warren Uleers “Jake” A bashful lad. but he «ets around. 18

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194(5 TEE € RIER CLASS HISTORY In the fall of ’33, fourteen members of our present graduating class began, at the Edison school, the long trek toward the final achievement of knowledge. They were: Muriel Bedell, Howard Bess, Phyllis Drennen, Evelyn Clark, Paul Filers, Alice Ferguson, Bob Gouge, Pat Haner, Ralph Knopp, Robert Moser, Bob Nussbaum, Vivian Schmidt, Arnola Winter- land, and Reva Wiser. During the years that followed, we acquired many additions to the class. Finally, in 1941, fifty-four meek, but eager freshmen, with open eyes and wavering footsteps, entered those huge (and at that time) unin- viting) halls. With due exploration and a little self-confidence, we then desired to contribute to the various organizations. We have been well represented during our four years in the Music Department. Olive Mae James has served as drum majorette and this year as drum major. The band and majorettes have lent a helping hand by entertaining between halves during both the football and basketball seasons. Though it has been impossible for us to participate in far-away music contests because of wartime restrictions, we have presented several local musical entertainments and operettas. Our successful presentations of these operettas have been interesting highlights throughout the vears. In 1942. we introduced “Blow Me Down,” which was directed by Mr. C. A. Ricketts; the following year, “Tune Inn.” directed by Mrs. James Winn, and finally “The Forest Prince,” directed by Mr. Robert W. Cummins. We are extremely oroud of the contributions our boys have made in the field of sports. Our success on the gridiron and on the basketball court has been especially gratifying this year. Our achievements include the winning of the Corn Belt championship in football, along with the winning of the Corn Belt co-championship in basketball. In basketball, all members of the first team were seniors, with the exception of Sam Runyon. Our cheerleaders, I ois Birch and Andy Lehmann, have done a great job in conducting Pep Club sessions, and leading the student body on to- ward cheering the team to victory. “Young April” was the title of our Junior Class Play. It was a com- edy hit in three acts, under the direction of Miss Virginia Staker. 20