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

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Elk a nor Walter “Stinky” “She never lets ideas interrupt the easy flow of her conversation” Stanley Weeks “Stan “Let’s go picnecking” Mildred Wenger “XI illy” “She a!ways manages the mo- ment as If it were her personal property” Lucetta Wessels “Pin” “A tall girl carrying herso’.f liko a banner” Warren Wessels “Long John “As futile as slamming a swinging door” 20

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Ruth Smith “Rudy” “The type of a girl whose eyes not only sweep a room, but dust it” Richard Steidinger “Dick “Genuine as a thumb print” George Strode “Georgie My idea of a vacation is to rest quietly in the schade of a blonde” John Thompson “Johnny 'I melt like chocolate in a baby's hand” Mary Rose Travis Rosie “As relaxed as rayon hose” Lois Wallenstein Hally “Her garments borrowed her graco” 19

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CL Mx m TCcy May 21, 1943. Dear Diary: Here we are, the class of “46,” at the end of our first year at F.T.H.S. Remember, Diary, on that thirty-first day of August when fifty-five wide-eyed and very green freshmen entered the portals of F.T.H.S.? We were very anxious to try to please and under the guidance of our two well chosen class advisers we soon fell into the routine of the everyday life here at Fairbury High. Upon entering these mighty corridors we had high hopes and ambitious minds to contribute our part to the running of various organizations. Our class was repre- sented this year in football and basketball. Mardell Nance was chosen to represent our class during our four years in school as cheerleader. At the end of this, our freshman year, I'll close your pages until time to open them at this time next year. May 12, 1944. Last August only fifty members of our former class returned to good old Alma Mater to continue their search for knowledge. We organized with Bob Vail being chosen our class president; Pob Beckley took the position of vice-president, and Mardell Nance served as secretary-treasurer. As usual, we were well represented in all leading activities of the school. In addition to the one all ready in the F Club from last year. Bob Beckley, George Strode, Charles Green, Wilbur Booker and Kenneth Range were added. May 18, 1945. Dear Diary: Another year of our experiences here at F. T. H. S. has now been laid aside. When we came back to school last August our roll numbered thirty-four. Within a few days Stanley Weeks was elected as our class president; Earl Broquard as vice-president; Frances Hildreth as secretary, and Mardell Nance as treasurer. It was during this year we waved our magic wand and converted our gym into a gaily decorated Mexican Ballroom. Remember, Diary, our great disappointment when it became impossible for us to have our Junior Play. The music department under the direction of Mr. Cummins presented the operetta, “The Forest Prince ' in which Mardell Nance. Stanley Weeks and George Strode had leading roles. As I finish writing to you at the end of this year, Diary, I have to think of re- turning to your pages for the last time next year. May 28, 1946 Dear Diary: We, the class of “46,” have now reached the top of our long climb to our now achieved goal. At the beginning of the year thirtv-four members entered upon the halls of F.T.H.S. to take over the distinguished duties of Seniors. Rivalry reigned throughout the class as three boys took office. They were Earl Broquard. Bob Beckley, and Wilbur Booker. Yes, Diary, this year as in the years before, our class was represented in all of the school activities. Earl Broquard, Kenneth Metz, John Thompson and Ollie Mvers held offices in the F.F.A. Ollie served as president of all F.F.A. Chapters in Ford, Livingston, and Iroquois counties. Mattie Grove served as G.A.A. president and Stanley Weeks was chosen by popular vote as president of the Student Council in which Mardell Nance, Willadene McKinley, and Richard Schwarzwalder represented the Senior class. Bob Beckiey was chosen captain of our football and basketball teams and served as the F Club president and George Strode was chosen as vice-president. As usual we Seniors took upon ourselves the publishing of our pride and joy, the Crier, of which Mardell Nance was appointed Editor in Chief. And now, Diary, we have come to the nd of our years here in school, and it is now time for us to move on to let the coming classes take our place as Seniors. We as a class have worked diligently and feel that we have accomplished many worth- while things. 21