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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1949 volume:

Training Base We, the Seniors of ’49, are on the runway of life. Before we leave this base of instruction, it is our sole desire to present this CjiliiiR to show our feelings and sentiments about FTHS. We hope that each student who has passed the primary, basic, advanced, and transition training pe- riods will not stop now, hut keep studying life in an attempt to earn his silver wings. When he feels that his life has been a success, we hope he will open his annual and remember the teachers and school that started him on his upward climb. 2 Lucille Monroe, Editor. Skyway Memos SKYWAY CONSTRUCTORS DEDICATION GENERAL STAKE FLIGHT COMMANDER INSTRUCTORS PERSONNEL TRANSITION TRAINEES ADVANCED TRAINEES BASIC TRAINEES PRIMARY RECRUITS MUSIC ORGANIZATION ATHLETICS LOG BOOK 3 Skyway Constructors Editor Lucille Monroe Asst. Editor Duane Steidinger Prophecy Barbara Ambrose Donald Leman Faculty Adviser Miss Clausen Business Adviser M r. Cummins CRIER STAFF Will..................................Dianne DeMoss, Ronald Woodall Calendar . . . Elizabeth Weeks, Peggy Hoffman, Joan Kelson Class History.........................Donald Johansen, Charles Brewer Artists..................................Carolyn Shult, Arlene Zehr Snapshots............................................................Jjm Steidinger, Phyllis Thompson, Jean Wagenseller, Shirley Winterland I ypists....................................June Leetch, Delores Hofmann Alice Schmidtgall, Ruth Miller, Bonnie Woodward, Dorothy Rice FFA....................................................Charles Farley FHA.......................................................Evelyn Bess Music Department . Helen Honegger, Marilyn Peter, Ray Zimmer Friskies..................................................Jeanne Hair Girls’ Athletics.........................................Marie Giancarli Latin Club............................................Shirley Nance Modern language Club..................................Chester Travis Student Council.......................................Barbara Somers Dramatics...........................................Sylvester Fosdick Sports Editor.........................................Kenneth Broquard F' Club.....................................Willis Schwarzwalder Football................................................Elmer Aupperle Basketball............................................Clinton Harris Spring Sports..........................................Thomas Thacker Circulation...................................................... Albert Tavener, Robert Perkins, Donald Dunlap, Robert Zimmer- man, Jerry Headley, Flarold Schroeder. Dean Gerdes, Fred Wing Photographic Assistants . Carl Bradley, Bill Snider, Richard Steidinger 4 Dedication TO DEWEY DeMOSS The world is full of “unsung heroes” who do their work day after day without the full appreciation and consideration which they so richly deserve. We seem to let these people who are closest to us go without notice. To one of these “unsung heroes,” Dewey DeMoss, we offer this 1949 Crier in recognition of his services and friendship a F. T. H. S. 5 General Staff 7 Flight Commander ROBERT W. CUMMINS, Principal Ametican History, A. B., B. Mus. Illinois Wesleyan University, M. Ed. University of Cincinnati. The director of Fairbury Township High School’s “guided missiles” this year has been Mr. Robert W. Cummins. He has hand'ed this de- partment very well, even though some of his “misguided missiles” have gone astray at times. He also has been adviser for FTHS’s “voice of the people,” the Student Council. The entire faculty has been behind him ali the way. We want to wish success for them in the future. 8 Instructors Mary E. Sharp Foreign Language! • A.. M A. Horth vt j'.ern UniverKity Marjorie V. Kemple English. Speech B. S. University of Illinois Univer.°it of Wisconsin University of Colorado Millikin University Grace Whitford Homemaking Western lmno. otuti Teacher College A. B. University of Illinois University of Wisconsin Leona Steidingcr Oflic Secretary Instructors Mary K. Workman Girls’ P. E. Biology B. S. Illinois Wesleyan University Mary Ellen Clausen English World History B. S. E. Northern Illinois State Teacher.� College Leonard H. Juhl Industrial Arts Boys’ P. E.. Basketball Coach li. S. Illinois State Normal University Robert E. Hainline Football Coach. Science B. S. Northern Illinois State Teacher: College Eugene J. Eadel Music. Social Studies B. S. Milwaukee State Teachers College Personnel Dewey DeMoss Janitor Ear! S. Bastion Lngineer Ralph Roth Bus Driver Edgar Runyon Bus Driver Jim I laymond Bus Driver 11 Transition Trainees Albert Tavener Phyllis Thompson Nobody knows it. but once I A girl tc b relied upon, was bashful. Elmer Aupperle WiMintr and ready for any- thing. Donald Dunlap A heart to contrive, a tongue to persuade, and a hand to execute any mischief. Motto: They conquer who believe they can. Colors: Blue and Silver. Class Flower: Yellow Rose. Advisers: Mrs. Herzog, Mr. Maurer. Evelyn Bess Stamps and stationery! That's where my money goes. Carl Bradley I shall amaze you. Charles Brewer The unsophisticated type. 12 Transition Trainees Kenneth Broquard The mildest manner with the bravest mind. Diane DeMoss Just look me over, but don't overlook me. Charles Farley Eyes should be exercised regularly. Sylvester Fosdick Mischief is in his eyes. Dean Gerdcs I learn and loaf at my ease. Marie Giancarli I take my heart as a matter oi course. Jeanne Hair You can’t worry me. Clinton Harris Do I look romantic ? Jerry Headley I know little about women. Peggv Hoffman s consistent a a girJ can be. 13 Transition Trainees Delores Hofmann Girls are nice, but I like boys bettei. Helen Honegger Have it your way. but I’m risht. Donald Johansen Hi« mind content, his con- science clear. Joan Kelson u:M who lives the hijch” life—it pnys to be tall. June Leetch If life were only a dance. Ruth Miller Love makes the world go round. Lucille Monroe My highest ambition used to b! school. 14 Dorothy Rice None but herself Is her equal. Alice Schmidtgall Me 'n my boy friend. Harold Schroeder Aw. Bonnie, f’even sake! Willis Schwarzwalder When he dies there’ll be an- other baby {(host. Carolyn Shult Tom’s here! No lessons for me. Bill Snider Always; in haste, but never in a hurry. Barbara Somers The Kiri whe ha:: a smile tc fit her lace. Jim Steidinger I can’t let my tongue rest. Richard Steidinger Ambition should be made of sterner stuff. Tom Thacker Care is an enemy of life. Transition Trainees 15 Transition Trainees 16 Chester Travis Little I ask. my wants are few. Shirley Wagenseller Never do today what you can put off until tomorrow. Elizabeth Weeks Not all Lizzies are Fords. Fred Wing He will succeed if he believes everything ho says. Shirlcv Winterland I can’t be bothered. I’m in love. Ronald Woodall There’s lots of fun in the world if you can find it. Bonnie Woodward I'll be waiting in the main corridor. Arlene Zehr An abundance of knowledge of man is dangerous. Ray Zimmer I came to school to study, but I soon got over that. Robert Zimmerman Dance, laugh, and be merry; also be innocent. History In September of the year 1937, twenty-one of our present graduation class entered the first grade in Edison school and have been classmates for twelve years. They were Evelyn Bess, Carl Bradley, Diane DeMoss, Dean Gerdes, Marie Giancarli, jeanne Hair, Clinton Harris, Gerald Headley, Helen Honegger, Donald Johansen, June I.eetch, Shirley Nance, Marilyn Peter, Alice Schmidtgall, Barbara Somers, James Steid- mger, Richard Steidinger, Elizabeth Weeks, Shirley Winterland, La- vonne Woodward, and Robert Zimmerman In the fall of the year 1945, we entered FTHS. As we looked around the assembly, we wondered what was in store for the next four years. We elected Barbara Somers as our class president that year; Gene Spence as vice-president, and Lavonne Woodward as our secretary-treasurer. Bonnie Woodward was also elected cheerleader for our class and held that position for three years. Our second year found Kenneth Broquard as our president; Lucille Monroe, vice-president; Carolyn Shult, secretary; and Willis Schwarz- walder, treasurer. As Juniors, we elected Donald Dunlap as president of our class; Ken- neth Broquard, vice-president; Charles Farley, secretary; and Willis Schwarzwalder, treasurer. For our junior play, we chose “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” under the direction of Miss Marjorie Kemple. We went on a Hawaiian Cruise at our Junior-Senior Banquet. Now for our senior year. There are 47 in our graduating class of '49. Our class officers were Albert Tavener, president; Phyllis Thomp- son, vice-president; Elmer Aupperle, secretary, and Donald Dunlap, treas- urer. Kenneth Broquard was president of the Student Council. Ruth Miller was elected Homecoming Queen with Jeanne Hair, Lucille Mon- roe, Barbara Somers, and Diane DeMoss as her attendants. After four eventful years, we leave FTHS to go out into the world to seek our fortunes. Where? No one knows, hut fond memories will always linger in our hearts. Good luck to the classes who follow us, and we hope your memories will be as pleasant as ours. 17 Will I, Elmer Aupperle, leave my small-sized football shoes to Billy Harris, with hopes that he will be able to get into them as he has such huge feet. I, Donald Johansen, leave my dependable ( ?) Scrvi-cycle to the ever late Richard Gauger so he may arrive places on time. I, Carl Bradley, will my nickname, “Buckshot,” to Ralph Weisbecker for various reasons. I, Willie Schwarzwalder, leave my unsmoked (?) box of big, black cigars to Coach Juhl. I, Jim Steidinger, leave my freshman girl friends to Ronnie Fcndrick. 1, Richard Steidinger, leave my Crosley to Dorothy Traub, as she is attracted to it. 1, Marilyn Peter, leave my beloved Terraplane to Norene Shearer. I hope she has as little trouble with it as I did. I, Dolores Hofmann, leave my loud and overbearing ways to the shy Dolores Moser. I, Charles Parley, leave my ability to flirt with all the girls and yet re- main a free man, to Donald Nance. I, Clinton Harris, leave my treasured Indian skeleton to Miss Workman and her biology class. I, Jerry Headley, have nothing to leave to anyone. In fact, I would ap- preciate the loan of a, few bucks to assure me of reaching Colorado. I, Marie Giancarli, leave my trustworthy Pontiac to Dale Albee so he can continue the taxi business which I have built up. I, Lucille Monroe, leave my ability to keep a certain boy running back and forth from Bloomington to Fairbury to Lois Kafer. Just the ability. I’ll keep the boy. I, Robert Glenn Zimmerman, leave my soft speech and shyness around girls to my flirtatious brother Ronnie. Sorry, Ronnie, but I’m tak- ing my baby face with me. I, Shirley Nance, leave my cloakroom jokes and my famous giggle to Donna Schroeder. I, P'red Wing, leave my extreme modesty and my ability to talk on any subject but myself to John Mapel. I, Phyllis Thompson, leave my love for redheads to Janet Householder. I, Charles Brewer, pride and joy of Mr. Juhl’s industrial arts class, leave my superior knowledge of woodworking to C. V. Wing. I, Evelyn Bess, leave my much used short cuts which enabled me to get to school on time to Alvin and Glenn Friedman. 1, Barb Somers, leave my love for red convertibles to any girl who can snag a boy who owns one. Hands off Bob! I, Sylvester Fosdick, leave my ba.ck seat in the assembly to Donald Rabe so he can get some rest without being disturbed by the noisy people in the front. I, Harold Schroeder, leave my title, “Glamour Boy of the Senior Class,” to Jack Milne for use next year. I also leave him my supply of bright clothes which earned me this distinction. I, Carolyn Shult, leave my artistic ability to my brother Ernie who can’t draw a straight line. 18 Will I, Joan Kelson, leave my constant worrying and gray hairs to Miss Clau- son, although she will probably have her own by the time the Crier is published. I, June I.eetch, leave my desire to go to out-of-town dances, although I don’t make it, to Jeannette Strode. 1, Robert Perkins, leave my impish grin to Wayne Ziller with the hope that it works as well for him as it did for me. 1, Elizabeth Weeks, leave my once-a-month laugh to Barb Ambrose on the condition that she doesn’t overwork it. I, Kenny Broquard, leave my ability to concentrate on any subject until the wee hours of the morning to my brother Ralph. I’m speaking of school subjects, naturally. 1, Donald Dunlap, leave my slow drawl to fast-talking Jacqui Weeks in hopes she will slow down enough so we know what she is saying. We, Shirley Wagenseller and Peggy Hoffman, leave our typing ability to Bruce Marshall. Maybe our combined talents can pull him through another year. 1, Shirley Winterland, leave my ability to “snag” a man before gradu- ation to Gloria Kurth, although she seems to be doing OK. 1, Bill Snider, leave my cat-like tread to Erna Lou Hofmann, whose walk rocks the whole school. I, Chester Travis, leave my position as “hot shot” of fifth hour PE class to Oscar Jeff Williams. 1, Helen Honegger, leave my natural blond hair to Doris Ann Bach. Also my supply of peroxide. I, Dean Gerdes, leave my love for Mrs. Hubly to Dean Johnson. 1, Jeanne Hair, leave my habit of blowing my top to Joyce Hodges so she’ll have a temper to match her hair. I, Ruth Miller, leave my toothpaste grin and pleasing personality to grumpy Bob Hurt. 1, Tom Thacker, leave my ability to come to school when I please to Jeannine Weeks. 1, Dorothy Rice, leave my dimples to Duane Steidinger to liven up his expression. I, Albert Tavener, leave my presidencies in various organizations to bud Aupperle. I, Alice Schmidtgall, leave my Pontiac boyfriends to Dubbie French, not that she needs any more. I, Bonnie Woodward, leave my fancy tumbling and basketball ability to Mildred Brewer. I, Arlene Zehr, leave the distinction of being the shortest member of the class to Jeannette Smith. 1, Ray Zimmer, leave my unshorn curly locks to Dick Carlson. We, Diane DeMoss and Ronald Woodall, leave, poohed out from work- ing on the will. We also leave our sympathy to the juniors who get this task next year. 19 J� Prophecy Another plane has just arrived before the Pearly Gates of Heaven and the head checker, Harold Schroeder, is having quite a job getting all the passengers off the plane and making sure they’re in the right place. The first one off the plane is Chester Travis, a member of the Class of ’49 FTHS. Harold: Name and date of death, please. . . . Wait a minute! I know you. Good old Chester Travis. Why are you up here? Chester. My wife, Arlene Zehr, threw an iion at me. and as I docged. I f ll out of the window of our 20th floor apartment. I couldn’t pay our rent. The land- lady, Dorothy Rice, had raised it so she could bail an old friend out of jail, Donald Johansen. He stole the famous Kelson Emerald. Harold: Speaking of the Kelson Emerald, I was looking over the edge of my cloud bank the other day and happened to get a glimpse of Joan Kelson. She has really made a fortune from her string of babyfolds. I was wondering what ever happened to Carolyn Shult and June Leetch. Chester: Carolyn is a successor to Gypsy Rose Lee. She has combined bubble and fan dancing and uses a bubble in the shape of a fan to add variety. June Leetch is her manager. She keeps a good supply of fan-bubbles in case of accident. Harold: I hear that Ruth Miller and Shirley Winterland have founded a Museum of Precious Gems. They always were interested in diamonds and such things. See you later. Next please. Name? Lady: What... uh ... ah ... my name? Oh, yes . . . Helen Honegger. Oh, you’ie Harold Schroeder. Harold: Where have ycu been lately? Helen: I’ve been the head of the asylum at Bartonville for five years. Some people think it has affected me, but really it hasn’t. I just committed suicide and was trying, to remember my reason. Harold: Well, could you tell me what became of Elmer Aupperle? Helen: He was racing Artie Shaw to see who could get more divorces. His last victim was Phyllis Thompson. I hope she has more luck with him than her predecessors did! Harold: Well, you’d better go along. Next passenger. Donald Dunlap! What did you do to pass the time away down on earth? Don: Why I was middle-weight champion of the world. Of course, I probably would never have got anywhere if it hadn’t been for Shirley Nance. We never got married but she’s been my fight manager all my life. Harold: What became of Carl Bradley, or was his name “Buckshot”? Don: He struck oil in Arizona and really cleaned up on it. The only trouble was that he couldn't find a good way to transport his oil. But Bill Snider solved that by another of his great inventions. He invented a thing called a wagon in which they carry the oil from the oil well to where it has to be taken. I guess it really wasn’t an original invention. They tell me that primitive people used such things “way backwhen.” Harold: Sounds pretty good, though. Say, by the way, Don, have you got any idea of what happened to Bonnie? About a month after we graduated, she fell and hit her head. Never did remember anything after that. She had am- nesia, I guess. She ran away one day, and I never saw her again. Don: Well, you. know I saw an advertisement of “Bonnie the Great” on a billboard onc . It seems she did a high-wire act or something. Harold: Oh? Well! Where did Bob Perkins ever wind up? Don: Oh, he’s a “Private-Eye.” Seems he has been investigating the manufac- turing company called the Double S Inc. That’s the one run by Dick and Jim Steidinger. They were trying to smuggle something our of the country. Harold: Did he catch them? Don: Oh, yes! Jim and Dick are both in Sing-Sing on double-life sentences. In the scuffle their gun moll, Jeanne Hair, was injured badly. See you later. Harold: Bye, Don. Next, please. What's this??? Kenny Broquard and Sylvester Fosdick? Why, you’re practically holding each other up. What happened? Kenny: We were fighting over Barb Somers, and we each hit at the same time and killed each other. Sylvester: No woman is worth it. Harold: Oh, well, some of them weren’t too bad. One in our class that used to 20 Prophecy get her daily exercise by chasing men was Diane DeMoss. Yep, she was quite a gal till she married Jerry Headley and settled down. Kenny: They must have ten kids by now. What has Marilyn Peter been doing? Sylvester: She found a way of growing orchids in Illinois. She made a lot of money at first, but then they got so common that the market went way down. Harold: Watch cut, boys. Someone is trying to get out of the plane. Bob Zimmerman: Gangway! I’ve been a perfect angel all my life. Harold: All right, proceed, Bobby, and you. too, Kenny and Sylvester. Will the next in line please—Well, Hi, Albert. Albert: I’m here after a hard life over a hot pen. I’ve been writing novels all my life under the name of “Stark Raving Angry.” You’ve heard of me, perhaps? Harold: Sure, I never would have guessed that you would turn writer. Albert: I wanted to be an undertaker, but my wife. Evelyn, wanted me to write. Harold: Did you know that Tom Thacker was an engineer on the New York Limited? They say he makes a very good one—always blowing off steam. Albert:Yes. He missed a train and died of humiliation. He was considered a fast man. Harold: Yes, I remember the time when—oh, ch, the Boss is looking. Scram! Next, please! Willie, my old buddy! How did you get up here? Willis: When I married Peggy Hoffman, I thought she said I was her awful wedded husband instead of her lawful wedded husband. When I asked her about it, she got mad and tickled me to death with her feather bob. Harold: That’s too bad, but I mean why did you get up here? I always thought that you, well, you had a pretty—shall we say—happy life. Willis: Harold, didn’t you know? I quit going to Forrest. My old high school coach said that it was bad fer the athlete in me. My buddies and I decided that we were too good for sports. We just didn't give the other fellows a chance, so we walked out on— Harold: Ah-ha! Remember where we are. Next please. All right, you. OK. Hey, wait a minute. Aren't you Dean Gerdes, the dude rancher? Dean: Oh, Harold, please don't remind me of that. It was such a flop. My hired man. Ronald Woodall, ran away with my future wife, Marie Giancarli, and I just naturally pined my life away. Harold: Who’s next? Oh, there you are. I couldn’t see. The fog is getting sort of thick. Why, it’s Clinton Harris. What did you do with your life? Clinton:I led a dog’s life. When I married Liz Weeks, I thought she was going to be a doctor or a lab tech and I would have a nice easy time of it. But then she changed her mind and became an archaeologist. We dug so many holes in my lifetime, that we ran out of dirt. Harold: Where is Lucille Monroe now? Clinton: Oh, hadn’t you heard? She invented a new beverage, other than water, for everyday use—without after effects. Harold: Sure, I remember that little incident in school. She was standing by the water fountain chattering like mad, when all at once she got her feet tangled up and went flat on her face. Charles Farley copyrighted all those jokes she used to tell, and it was a best seller. Say, what ever happened to Charles Brewer? Clinton: He joined forces with Shirley Wagenseller and Alice Schmidtgall and went into the advertising business. They make these signs for restaurants saying, “Don’t Put Your Cigarette Butts in Our Coffee Cups. We Don’t Serve Coffee in Ash Trays.” Harold: Yes, but what do they sell? Clinton: Waterproof ash trays! Harold: Oh, boy! You’re a joker too. Could you tell me what ever happened to Delores Hofmann and Ray Zimmer? Clinton: Let me think! Delores, Ray and Fred Wing got together and went to Hollywood. They are known as the “Pink Blots.” I think Jerry Headley is their manager. I heard they’re pretty big hits. Harold: I wonder if they carry blotters instead of purses. Say, who is that com- ing? It looks like my messenger! Here, son, over here. Messenger: Oh, sir, there’s been a terrible mistake. Read this! Harold (reading): There has been a grave mistake. The plane you are now checking should be “down there” instead of “up here.” Please inform the pas- engers to that effect, and you may go along as an escort. 21 THE BOSS. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Advanced Trainees OFFICERS Eldon Aupperle Dorothy Traub Barbara Ambrose • • . . Bob Hurt 22 — Advanced Trainees JUNIOR CLASS Row 1. Lois Kafer, Barbara Ambrose, Dcrothy Traub. Donna Schroeder, Doris Ann Bach, Donald Leman, Richard Gauger, Ronald Fendrick. Row II. Mr. Juhl, Janet Householder, Jeannine Weeks, Norene Shearer, Gloria Kurrh, Miss Whitford, Nila Ferguson, Hazel Byrd, Doroles Arnold, Mildred Brewer. Row III. Edwin Beltram, Paul Whately, Bruce Marshall, Duane Steidinger. LeRoy Grace, Jack Milne, Donald Rabe, Rodney Wink, Wilbur Hofmann. Row IV. Eldon Aupperle, Wayne Ziller, Melvin Metz, Dean Johnson, Dallas Wes- sels. Donald Nance, George Saathoff, Oscar Kohlman. 23 Basic Trainees OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Morton Shulman . Mary Beth Maurer Ernest Shult Ralph Broquard Basic Trainees SOPHOMORE CLASS Row I. Alvin Friedman, Jeanette Strode, Fhyllis Kilgus, Jeannette Seeman, Ruth Traub, Jacqui Weeks, Joyce Hodges, Janet French, Emma Lou If ft, Erna Lou Hofmann, Donald Knott, Einest Shult. Row Ii. Mr. Fadel, Dorothy Kirchner, Mary Beth Maurer, Louis Steffen, Elaine Stiver, Margaret Cummins, Jeannette Kelson, Miss Workman, Carolyn Shearer, Beverly Burroughs, Helen Hetherington, Alice Nash, Barbara Ho- bart, Bill Goslin. Row III. Harlan Wessels, Don Tollenscorf, Richard Carlson, Fred Haas, Dale Albec, Ronnie Walker, Leah Hildreth, Genevieve Lane, Iva Ferguson, Ruth Steidinger, Mary Lou Wince, Nance Moulton, Darlene Price, Wayne Schuler, C. V. Wing, Dickie Nance, Bob Pi ice. Row IV: Kenny Headley, Bud Sears, Morion Shulman, John Mapel, Bob Doran, Gail Nylander, Melvin Kiper. Ralph Broquard, Lonnie Schove, Jackie Sparks, Frank Combes, Delano Hanes. 25 Primary Recruits 26 Primary Recruits FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1. Jimmy Kincade, LeRoy Schmidtgall, Ralph Weisbecker, John Hildreth, Wayn: Sutter, Glenn Friedman, Allan Durham, Lee Hair, Ronald Schilz, Rich- ard Hannie, John Burt. Row II. Keith Moser, Bernita Frederick, Darlene Tavener, Darlene Fehr. Ncrma Church, Fern Wilkins, Lois Perkins, Donna Mae Fosdick, Della Law- rence, Louise Gibson, Bernard Harris, Charles Maley. Row 111. Mr. Hainline, Allen Gouge, Max Currington, Ronald Zimmerman, Gil- bert Ifft, Maurice Steidinger, Veld? Leman, Jeanette Smith, Marlene Eacret, Joyce Wessels. Maxine Zehr, Rosemarie Porter, Marjorie Steidinger, Esther Rinkenterger, Marjorie Kafer, Miss Clausen. Row IV. Oscar Williams, William Harris, Jchn Frye, Marion Meiss, Randall Kipfer, Jackie Rice, Robert Cummins, Janet Rice, Mitzi Sirnmons, Delores Spence, Betty Fend rick, Betty Rogers, Laura Sears, Thelma Zehr, Yvonne Farr.ey, Buddy Goslin. 27 Flight Control STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS President Kenny Broquard Vice-President . . Bob Hurt Secretary Barbara Somers Treasurer .... Jack Milne CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES Pep.......................Bob Hurt Assembly . Peggy Hoffman Social .... Barbara Somers Finance..................Jack Milne Publications . . . Lois Kafer Service . . . Charles Farley The Fairbury Township High School Student Council was organized to strengthen relations between students and faculty. The Student Council, made up cf representatives from the four classes in school, meets once a week to plan activities, to help solve problems, and to discuss ways to better our school. Under the leadership of our president, Kenny Broquard, the Student Council carried out many successful activities during the year. Among them were a gala Homecrming celebration; the Curtis Magazine Drive, which earned a good deal of money for the class treasuries, activities fund, and contributions fund; an all- •ehool Christmas party; regular assembly programs held twice a month consist- ing of both outside and student participation; an annual stunt show; High Schocl Day for the eighth grade students; pep sessions; and the Kankakee district Con- vention held at Pontiac. Thi1 two-day convention of the Illinois Association of Student Councils at the Congress Hotel in Chicago was the climax of the year’s work. F. T. H. S. sent five delegates: the new president, the retiring president and three carry over members. 28 Camp News HI-LIFE Tl'.c Hi-Life is entered in our local newspaper once a week as a means of communicating with the whole community. In this way, the people of our community can keep abreast with the happenings in the high school of their town. The staff is made up of reporters to represent the different clubs oi the high school. Our adviser is Miss Sharp, who helps the staff with their articles. Ihe reporters are: Editor . . Joan Kelson Freshman . . Hob Cummins Sophomore . Morton Shulman Junior . Janet Householder Senior . . Diane DeMoss Latin and Modern Language . Edwin Beltram FHA . . Phyllis Thompson FFA . . . Charles Parley Sports . . Jack Milne Friskies . . Lois Kafer 1. Joyce and Jacqui try a ride in a ?? 2. Rodney and Lois, King and Queen of the Hobos . 3. Ralph ia stronger than we thought. 4. Y” Dance, aaya Charles. 5. Donna, how could you! C. Country freshmen. 7. Jerry H. and Bob H.. and Bob has his mouth open as usual. 8. Just seniors. 9. Joan and Margaret are camera shy. 10. Majorettes pose. 30 31 GIRLS’ CHORUS First row: Dianne DeMoss, Ruth Traub. Darien� - Tavener. Emma Lou IlTt, Rosemarie Porter. Janet French. Iva Jean Ferguson. Dolores Arnold. Delores Spence. Norma Church. Second row: E’aine Stiver. Jeanne Hair. Laura Sears, Barbara Somers. Barbara Ambrose. Phyllis Kilgus. Dorothy Traub. Joyce Hodges. Jacqul Weeks. Louise StefTen. Betty Rogers. Nancy Moulton. Thelma Zehr. Mr. Fadel. Ihird row: Jeannine Weeks, Jeannette Seeman. Marjorio Kafer. Carolyn Shearer, Jeanette Kelson, Marlene Eacret. Elizabeth Weeks. Helen Honegger. Lucille Monroe. Evelyn Bess. Mary Beth Maurer. Ruth Miller. Darlene Price, Carolyn Shull. Delia Lawrence. Fourth row: Nila Ferguson, Fern Wilkins, Alice Nash, J.inet Householder, Barbara Hobart, Marilyn Peter, Jeanette Smith. Joan Kelson. Peggy Hoffman. Shirley Winterland. Margaret Cummins. Norene Shearer. Doris Ann Bach, Beverly Burroughs, Joyce Weasels. Velda Leman, Mitzi Simmons. BOYS’ CHORUS First row: Francis Sears. Robert Cummins. Jack Milne. Dale Albeo. Bill Goslin. Eldon Aupperle. Charles Farley. Second row: Ernest Shult, Buddy Godin. John Burt. Robert Zimmerman, LeRoy Grace. Ray Zimmer. Donald Leman. Mr. Fadel. Third row: Morton Shulman, Ralph broqunrd. Jerry Herd ley, Frank Combes, Richard Gauger, Delano Hanes, Robert K. Ilnr: Fourth row: James Steidinger, Richard Carlson. Kenneth Ileadlcy, Dean Gerdes, Donald Dunlap, Eimer Aupperle. Tom Thacker. Ronald Woodall. 32 BAND forty-ci.rrht “musicians” of the FTHS band have had a busy year. This season they played fer all the home football games, and the Pep band played for several basketball games. The band appeared in the Christmas Concert presented by the Music Department. The Christmas parade, sponsored by the Business Club of Fairbury, was led by the band. They also participated in the Music Festival at Forrest- „ . . Not only was the band membership large this year, but also new instruments were purchased. The three field drums, the glockenspiel, and the obce added to the enjoyment ot the band and mace it sound more complete. CHORUS The girls’ and boys’ choruses have been “flying” from place to place all year long. They took part in the Christmas concert, the Music Festival at Forrest in the spring, and composed th: cast for the eporetta, “Words and Music,” which was given March 31 at the Central Theatre. They also did several numbers as single groups. Now they are gazing into the future in the hopes of taking a trip to Chicago and a picnic at the end of school. 33 Fernando Fussbutton . . Ronald Woodall Samanthia Highnote . . Jeannine Weeks Mary Allen .... Lucille Monroe Anastasius Longword . . James Steidinger John Warren...............Ray Zimmer Washington..................Bob Hurt Boys’ Trio .......... . Delano Hanes, Bob Cummins, Jack Milne Girls’ Quartet .... Carolyn Shult, Elaine Stiver, Evelyn Bess, Elizabeth Weeks The story took place in the select Barton College. The Dean who had always written the annual operetta contracted the measles, so Dean Highnote and Dean Long- word agreed to collaborate and write the operetta. They were principally students of “Bach, Beethoven, symphonies, and cantatas.” The two secretaries, Mary and John, have talked each Dean into thinking that he was writing the score and script, but sent it to New York to a professional writer. During the confusion of reading the operetta to the faculty and trustees, John and Mary admitted that they had taken this advantage and had written it themselves. The decision of President Fussbutton and the committee brought the show to a happy ending. John and Mary were pleased with the success of their efforts, and Anastasius says the words for which Samanthia had waited “since 1894.” 34 1. 2. Floats at the Christmas Festival. 3. Arlene Z. and Phyllis T. as first graders. 4. New Year's float for the Christmas Festival. 5. Lucille. Phyllis, and Ruth. 6. Don N., Ray Z., and Paul W. uUa a buggy ride. 7. Two teachers ixne in the snow. 8. Look5nK for rroubk T 9. Say. Bill, whose baud 2 10. Hot-Rod' Uadiejr. “A YOUNG MAN'S FANCY Cast Harold Greenley Sylvia Wilson Dr. Spee Davie, Grilly, Jokey Buddy Helen Greenley Dickie Crandall Faith .... Miss Wcatherhead Director ..................Ronald Fendrick .........................Dolores Moser ........................LeRoy Grace Wayne Ziller, Rodney Wink, Bob Hurt .........................Bruce Marshall .......................Barbara Ambrose .........................Jack Milne ............................Lois Kafer ...................Doris Ann Bach .................Miss Marjorie Kemple Thursday night, December 9, 1948, the Junior class of Fairbury Township High School presented the play, “A Young Man’s Fancy.” The entire action takes place in a boys’ bunkhouse at Camp Freedom in Con- necticut. This was a comedy of a boys’ and a girls’ summer camp in which the camp’; advisers could not exactly get along. That is, Harold Greenley, the boys’ counselor, tried to make love to the girls’ counselor, Sylvia Wilson, but she con- tinually gave him a cold shoulder. Dickie Crandall and Faith tried to reconcile them by writing letters to Sylvia and signing Harold’s name to them. After hav- ing the whole camp in a turmoil, they finally succeeded. The play was hilariously humorous from beginning to end. 36 Homecoming Queen Ruth Miller HOMECOMING ACTIVITIES The annual Fairbury Homecoming was the first great event of the school season. The students looked forward to it from the day school began in September. The F Club sponsored one of the most spectacular and exciting Homecomings that Fairbury has seen. The adventure began on Thursday evening with a huge pep session at Sunken Park. The band of about twenty members marched through the streets; and like the Pied Piper, they attracted a throng of towns- people to gather at the scene of the rally to see what Fairbury could issue forth in the way of backing the football team. CORONATION 37 Homecoming I hen came I'riday! I he time of the parade descended upon us. The clubs and classes had been toiling most of the morning, each trying to construct a more clever float than anyone else. The parade was led by the I- I I IS band with Ronald Woodall as drum major. The Queen Ruth Miller, a senior, followed with Miss Marjorie Abbott, anti then came the attendants, Diane DeMoss, Barbara Somers, I.ucille Monroe, and Jeanne Hair with Bob Ziegenhorn driving. The floats followed in order. I he football game between Fairbury and their old rival, Pontiac, began at 7 :30 Friday evening on the newly lighted field. The score wasn’t too good, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the gala occasion. I he Queen and her attendants made a reappearance on the field at the half. I hey were greeted by former principals A. C. Watson of Pon- tiac, and M. F. Fullmer, of Winchester. Mr. R. W. Cummins spoke for the school, and Stanley Weeks for the alumni. Kenneth Broquard, president of the Student Council, per- formed the greatest duty of all. He placed the crown of flowers on the r ieen and officially named Ruth Miller as Queen of the 1948 Hon coming. But the best was yet to come! The dance was the climax of the fes- tivities. The gym was gayly decorated as a “Victory Shower. ” M usic was played by Toby Davidson and his orchestra. At the intermission, the Queen reappeared for the last time. The procession was led by Ray Zimmer and James Steidinger, followed by F Club President, Donald Dunlap. The attendants and escorts followed. Then the spotlight shone on Her Highness, Ruth Miller, who ascended to her throne. Donald Dunlap presented the Queen with an arm bouquet of gladioli carried by little Floyd Bashford. Each attendant was pre- sented a wrist corsage of white pompons. The Queen in turn awarded a corsage and boutonniere to Mrs. Phil Thompson and Mr. Floyd Stafford as being the most faithful alumni. Tom Carter presented a gift to the Queen on behalf of the Alumni Association. The ceremony was climaxed by the Queen’s Dance for the Queen and her court. If you weren’t there, you will have to agree that you have missed one of the most impressive Homecoming celebrations in the history of FTHS. 38 ’49ers Ball On February 25 many of the students saw a miracle take place. That’s right—a miracle right in our own gymnasium. They saw a re- vival of the good old days of the Gold Rush in the form of the ’49ers’ Ball sponsored by the Senior Class. The gym was decorated with “solid gold” streamers. At one end of the gym stood a large covered wagon to carry you into the prospecting days of the Gold Rush. Of if you pre- ferred to go to a little higher class, you could take the huge stage coach waiting at the other end. Gail Brannon’s orchestra furnished the music to transform the ’49ers of long ago into this year’s ’49ers Ball. 39 Snowball Every year around Christmas time FTHS turns out for all the joy and fun of the holiday season. One cf the things that the stu- dents look forward to most is the annual school dance, the Snow Ball. This year on December 17, the Friskies, sponsors, worked even harder than before to make it a success. The pretty blue streamers that hung from the ceiling were sprinkled with huge snow balls to make it look as if you were in the midst of a snow storm. A beautiful sleigh stood at one side of the gym, and it was rumored to be Santa’s original. The little reindeer pulling the sleigh was having a little trouble for he was only made of wood. The climax of the evening was the bursting of the giant snowball to re- lease a shower of balloons and confetti. Wayne Simpson and his orchestra set off the evening with their musical effects to complete the annual Snow Ball Dance. 40 41 Ground Crew b. F. A. President Vice-Pres ident Treasurer Secretary Reportr: Sentine Advise. . Albert Tavener Eldon Auppsrle Elmer Aupperle Kenneth Broquard . Charles Farley Knrold Schroedcr Mr. Robert Maurer The Future Farmers of America is a national organization founded by farm hoys throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. The Fairbury Chapter was one of the few organizations in the United States to be awarded the outstanding honor of winning the Gold Emblem, which is the highest rating any chapter can receive on the national level. Never before has so great an honor been bestowed on the local beys. Thirteen boys from the Fairbury Chapter actended the National Convention held at Kansas City last fall. State honors were won in all-around chapter activities, parliamentary procedure, and judging of both fat stock and dairy animals. One hundred and fifty people attended the fam- ily night potluck supper held in the gymnasium. One member of the chapter served as a state efficer during the past year and several have served on state-wide committees. Chapter members spent a very pleasant four jzvs on a camp- ing trip to Devil’s Lake and the Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. A bus load of boys toured the Union Stockyards and the Inter- national Livestock Show. Top awards were wen at five fairs this year, the largest be- ing the Chicago Junior Hog Show and Sale. Wayne Ziller and Melvin Kiper represented the Fairbury Chapter ir. the Livingston Conuty F. F. A. Contour Staking Contest which they won and were presented a beautiful plaque. Groups of students in Agri- County F. F. A. Contour Staking Contest which they won and State Normal University, accompanied by their professors, vis- ited the chapter during the past year. 42 Kitchen Police F. H. A. President .... Arlene Zehr Vice-President . . Dorothy TrauL Secretary . . . Norene Shearer Treasurer . . Delores Hofmann Reporter . . Phyllis Thompson Parliamentarian Lucille Monrce Historian Shirley Wagenseller Chairman of Public Relations ..................Alice Schmidtgall Chairman of Recreation . June Leetch Chairman of Projects . Dorothy Rice Song Leader . . Marilyn Peter Adviser . . Miss Grace Whitford Chapter Mother . Mrs. Curtis Weeks This year the KHA members are the “Crystal Gazers. That is the theme which they have chosen. The meetings have followed with “Crystal unveils, predicts, discloses, tor. sees, radi- ates, foretells, unfolds, forecasts, and reveals.” Their goal is to meet the idea which they have seen in the future. . This year eighteen new members were initiated by formal candlelight service, biinging the total to forty-eight students in the organization. Arlene Zehr represented Fairbury Chapter this year at East Bay Ccmp. She brought back some interesting ideas from other chapters on marly every phase cf activity of Future Home- makers of America. Last year the Fairbury FHA Publicity Book was first-place winner of Class A schools in Section 17. The theme of that book was “Chain of Charms.” It was taken to East Bay Camp, where it was judged among all winners throughout the state of Illincis. This was the highest distinction that the Fairbury Chapter has ever achieved. They are hoping that they can reach a similar placing this year on “Crystal Gazing.” 43 Latin Club PRESIDENT .... DONNA SCHROEDER VICE-PRESIDENT...............BOB HURT SECRETARY..........................DALE ALBEE TREASURER................PHILLIS KILGUS The purpose of the Latin Club is to learn about the people whose language we are studying. We secure information about their customs, other topics. dress, public buildings, education, amusements and Miss Sharp meets with our Latin Club every fourth week. We have a business meeting and then a variety of entertainment. One of the out- standing speakers we had this year was Miss Betty Nussbaum, who told us about Korea and its people. She displayed a very fine exhibit of wearing apparel used in that country. This year our club entertained the North Cen- tral District of Latin Clubs at our high school. Bruce Marshall, the president of this district, presided over the meeting. Our program was written in the state classical notes as a model program. We are proud of our club and its achievements. 44 Modern Language Club PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CHESTER TRAVIS PAUL WHATELY DALE ALBEE BARBARA HOBART The Modern Language Club consists of the combination of Spanish and trench Students. Their meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month. At the be- ginning of the first semester, first year students were initiated into the organization. They have had parties several times this year with the entire club and also parties of their own. They enjoyed games, dancing, and refreshments. In their monthly business meetings, they have had several movies showing the life and customs of the people who speak the language they are attempting to learn. I heir organization, along with others in schoool, joined to hear Miss Betty Nussbaum, a former Fairbury student, speak on her experiences and her life in Korea. Later in the year both the Modern Language and the Latin Clubs combined to hear Mrs. Lloyd Shaddle of Forrest give an account of her home and the life in Australia. 45 Skyway Pin- Ups PRESIDENT....................JEANNE HAIR VICE-PRESIDENT .... CAROLYN SHULT SECRETARY .... BONNIE WOODWARD TREASURER...................DIANE DeMOSS FR1SKIES Our organization is well on its way through the second year. Some of the girls will soon be ready to become members and be initiated. All girls worked hard at playing five or more games of any sport in order to be- come a Friskie. A few girls are still working to reach this goal. We have to have several leaders of sports, so this year JanetFrench acted as head of soccer and Jeanette Seeman served as head of volleyball. All Friskies entertained the F Club with a hay ride, dancing, and eats. The girls worked exceptionally hard earning money for the club. They sold seed and pencils, and always hoped to come out with a profit. 1 he F riskies sponsored the largest winter event of all, the Snow Ball, which was eagerly awaited for by all. The Friskies are working on a song and motto to leprc- sent their organization for their yearly project. 46 F Club Pki SiDi NT.............DONALD DUNLAP VICE-PRESIDENT . . . ELMER AUPPERLE SECRETARY .... DUANE STEIDINGER TREASURER.......................BOB HURT “F' CLUB The “F” Club is an organization made up of major letter winners in football, bas- ketball, and track. The organization sponsored the Homecoming Dance which was a great success. Toby Davidson and his orchestra furnished the music for the dance. Our organization took a trip to Chicago on February 26, 1949, to see the Sat- urday night doubleheader basketball game between Illinois-Northwestern and Depaul- Denver. The proceeds from the Homecoming Dance paid our way to see the games. The organization also bought a new electric automatic washing machine and was immediately installed in a room set off from the coaches’ room. This washer is to be used for the high school athletic teams. 47 1. A real snow fight. 7. Helen and Evelyn. 2. Shirley Wngenseller. 8. OhhhhI 3. 4. Friendly (?) seniors. Trying a chorus routine? 9. How do you rate, Carolyn ? 5. An addition to Grand Canyon. 10. 'Miss Headless,” alias H. W. 6. What DOES make it run? 11. Tired or just bored ? s Football THE FIELD CREW Harold Schroedcr—End Harold was fast and always a threat. Elmer Auppcrle—J ackie. Elmer was the mainspring of the line, both offensive and defensive. Melvin Metz—Guard. He always manages to make a hole in the center o the line. Don Tollensdorf—Center. Don was able to get the ball where it would do the most good. Mort Shulman—Guard. Morty did well in playing guard because he could push any- body around. Tom Thacker—Tackle. Tom transferred here from Saunemin and helped the team a lot. Clinton Harris—End. Clintv caught those passes when they really counted. Eldon Auppcrle—QuarterbucK Eloon did a swell job of playing linebacker on defense. Bud Goslin—Halfback. Bud was plenty fast on those runs around end Bill Goslin—Halfback. Bili was also fast and he made his runs coun . Donald Dunlap—Fullback. Don handled the chores of a fullback very well; he was elected the most valuable player. Allan Gouge—Guard. Doc made going rugged for his opponents. Bob Hurt—Halfback. Bob played excellent defense. 50 Football There were fifteen letter winners for the season of 1949. Nine of these letter- men will be returning to see action next year. We were very fortunate this year in having new lights for our football field. They increased the attendance considerably. Many of the business men from town donated to have the services of the Bradley sound system to broadcast the plays of the game to the spectators. Donald Dunlap was chosen the most valuable player of the year. He was a dependable fullback on whom you c:uld count to take the ball as far as he possibly could. His determination and his courage as well as his playing abilities made him a most desirable candidate foi this title. We wish to congratulate him for the reward he is receiving. 51 Football Chatsworth 0 there Fairbury 19 Normal 27 there Fairbury 0 Trinity 31 here Fairbury 7 Dwight 19 there Fairbury 6 Pontiac 18 here Fairbury 0 U. High 38 here Fairbury 6 Chenca 14 here Fairbury 0 Forrest 19 here Fairburv 12 Elmer Aupperle was elected honorary captain of the “48 football team. He was the backbone of the line on both offense and defense. Elmer had more experience than the rest of the squad which enabled him to call plays from his tackle position. His leadership as well as his knowledge and playing abilities was the reason he was chosen captain. 52 Basketball Although the scores of the gj’r.es would indicate that Fairbury didn’t have too suc- cessful a year, yet scores don’t always tell the whole story. This is true of the 1948- 1949 season. Although the varsity team only won four games during the whole season they came through with two all-important wins during the Forrest Holiday Tourna- ment to take second place in that meet much to the enjoyment of the fans. More important yet that! th:s was the fine sportsmanship displayed by the Fair- bury players during the games. T he fact that only one of the first five men was a senior gives fans encouragement that they are going to see a winning ball club in the near future. Elmer Aupperle was selected as the most valuable player and was elected honor- ary captain at the end of the year. Other letter winners were: Bob Hurt, Eldon Aup- perle, Bob Doran, Ronald Zimmerman and Dale Albee. Fairbury is planning to field a track and baseball team this year. Fairbury severed their connections with the Corn Belt Teague th's year to join the newly formed Mid-State Conference. The new conference is composed of schools more nearly the size of Faltmuy than the schools in the Corn Belt Conference were. Another big advantage of the new league is the geographical location of the schools. 53 Basketball 1948 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1949 Fairbury 21 Trinity 51 F'airbury 32 Chenoa 52 Fairbury 28 Pontiac 47 Fairbury 34 Gridley 38 Fairbury 33 Gibson City 39 F'airbury 44 Strawn 53 Fairbury 27 Forrest 46 I4'airbury 42 Chatsworth 38 Fairbury 23 Chcnoa 50 Fairbury 30 Dwight 43 Fairbury 40 U. High 47 F'airbury 37 U. High 46 Fairbury 45 Gridley 42 F'airbury 44 Trinity 55 Fairbury 36 Dwight 35 F'airbury 40 Normal 71 Fairbury 31 Wenona 29 Fairbury 27 Pontiac 36 Fairbury 24 Forrest 42 F'airbury 21 Chatsworth 40. Fairbury 41 Forrest 59 Fairbury 38 Dwight 43 Fairbury 34 Normal 59 F'airbury 31 Normal 46 54 P. E. Class The Girls’ Athletic Department had another exciting year of sports. The same system of dividing classes into squads was used again this year. Every girl had to have a regulation gym suit. The girls started out the school year with soccer and speed ball, but after the weather became cooler, they went on hikes and played volleyball. Class tournaments were held in all these sports. The second semester saw the beginning of basketball. Every girl seemed to en- joy it more than any other sport. The spring sports began in March and lasted until the end of school. The school is proud to have such an enthusiastic athletic department. The girls have been under the excellent leadership of Miss Workman for the past two years. 55 1. This is the way wc study history. 2. The band in action. o. Ruth. Diane, and Evelyn. 4. “Miss America of 7 6. No wonder some people like to ride on the ius. 6. Bus feuds carry over until noon. 7. PLAY practice, Dolores? 8. Mmm what form! 9. Ray Milland has guests, namely, Harold and his limousine. 10. Carolyn and Ernie Shult. 56 57 CALENDAR Aug. 30, 1948. Oh, Fate worse than death: SCHOOL STARTS!!! Aug. 31. Freshmen overrun the place (school). Gee, did we act like that three years ago? Sept. 1. MISS KEMPLE SURPRISES ENG- LISH IV CLASS. Defines a drip as a girl who won’t neck. Tsk, tsk, tsk. Why so many red faces ? Sept. 2. Physics class revolts. Did you ac- tually expect us to study from that dull phys- ics book, coach? Sept. 3. Whee, no school! Teachers get a dcse of their own medicine. Sept. 6. Labor Day—but not for us. Sept. 7. Students drag back to school with holiday week-end hangover. Sept. 8. “Oh, my aching feet!” is echoed through the halls as band members come in from daily outing on football field. Have a heart, Mr. Fadel. Sept. 9. Student Council election. Oh, those campaign promises! Sept. 10. That outstanding football team, Fairbury, beats Chatsworth 190 ?-0. Some stu- dents, faculty members and friends celebrated victory with Eddy Howard. Miss Workman was too occupied to grab bracelet. Sept. 13. Junior W. Z. gets honorary title of “Nature Rcy.” Do you still ride the bus, Wayne? Sept. 14. Miss Kemple breezes to school in flashy new boat. Does she need glasses or doesn’t she have to obey “No Parking” signs? Why can’t we get away with that, Mr. Cum- mins? Sept. 15. Juniors D. M. and L. K. take a mid-day stroll from southern extremities of our town to school. Perhaps B. W., S. N. and J. K. should get hearing aids!!! Sept. 16. Students rush home and inspect fields after inspiring movie on soil erosion. Sept. 17. Fairbury band and football team journey to Normal to show them how to play — music, that is. “Better luck next time, fellas.” Sept. 20. Miss Kemple stales Chaucer is beautiful pcetry. Now we ask you, is this poetry? “Whan that aprille with its shures soote, The draughts of Marche hath perced to the roote.” Sept. 21. “Place your bets here” was heard on the north bus but Albert T. just couldn’t get up enough nerve to collect that $1.50 in exchange for a kiss. Too bad, Joyce H. Sept. 22. North bus should hire steady po- liceman. Elmer A. kisses Joyce H. while little brother Eldon practices up on Freshman Lois P. Oh, you kid! Sept. 23. Hold on to your hats, you wolfing girls. Charles F. takes Jacqui W. to choir practice. Did you honestly think we’d believe you were lost that hour after practice was over? Sept. 24. New field lights attract big crowd to see football game with the Irish. All right, sc we lost. Everyone makes whoopee at the record dance later. Sept. 27. Romeo Albert T., alias Egbert, tries for affections of grade schooler Rita Wink. Aw, come on and cooperate, Rita. Sept. 28. Coach Hainline falls flat on his face while apologizing to sophomore Carolyn S. Gave yourself away, didn’t you, ccach? Sept. 29. Practice for fire prevention play threatens to halt unless Jack M. and Lois K. cooperate. Sept. 30. Swing your partner! Ooh. la la! How did Bob K. Hurt rate the belle of the ball!!! Oct. 1. Previews of Homecoming dates: Allen D.—Mitzi S. Bob C.—Jeannette Smith. Ray Z.—Thelma Z. Albert T.—Lois K. Thawville Romeo—Jeannine W. Frank C.—Beverly B. Ralph B.—Jeannette Strode. Oh, those freshmen are surely sharp! Oct. 4. Fred W. throws big wiener roast. For details see Phyllis T. as Calendar commit- tee didn’t get around to it. Oct. 5. Were the seniors coached on what to vote on or why the unanimous decision? Oct. 6. Bob K. Hurt steals spotlight in fire prevention play. Ah, those red pajamas! Oct. 7. Liz W. interrupts economics class with gales of laughter. “Just call me mop- head,” says Mr. Fadel. Oct. 8. Mr. Maurer informs assembly that the F. F. A. boys will just wear their shirts and jackets for Crier picture. Well!!! Oct. 11. Everybody got “shot” today. Oct. 12. Maiy Ellen S. and sophomore Bob P. show dancing techniques in the latest jitter bug. Lessons by appointment only. Tne line forms to the right. Oct. 13. More guys and gals for Home- coming: Janet F.—Jack M. Jeannette K.—Cornell specialty. Phyllis K—Bob K. H. Mary Beth M.—LcRoy G. Dolores M.—Bob Perkins. Fern W.—Donald L. Elaine S.—Jim S. Oct. 14. Oh, why did they have to spoil Homecoming by giving us our report cards! Did you all go to the pep rally? Oct. 15. Lots happened today. Miss Sharp wins title of “Miss Roman Empress of 1948.” Ruthie M. is crowned “Our Queen.” Game brings out record crowd. Homecoming 58 CALENDAR dance attracts happy people. Oct. 18. Everyone comes to school looking haggard and exhausted except Dubbie F. and Phyllis K. Did you finally wake up, girls??? Oct. 19. Why is Don D. driving so carefully lately? Couldn’t have something to do with the Chrysler, cculd it? Oct. 20. Dean Johnson escorted by Mr. Fa- del makes trip to waste paper basket to de- posit a distracting article. What were those rubber pants doing in your desk, Bob K. H.? Oct. 21. “You don’t want to buy a maga- zine, do you? Oct. 22. Economics and physics classes jcurney to see Caterpillar plant. After a day of echoing wolf calls, the girls don’t see how they can stand these high school boys. Oct. 25. “Talented” Fairburv musicians ven- ture to Bloomington to present program over the air. The only trouble was — the radics were connected. Oct. 26. Sophomores have big party. Tough luck, kids. No scandal this time. Oct. 27. Seniors invade Bloomington to have pictures taken. Carolyn Shult buys out Wool- wcrth's supply of baby dolls. Tsk, tsk. Oct. 28. Dolores Moser wins Parker pen and pencil set. Nice going, Dolores. Juniors race ahead of seniors in magazine drive. Coises, foiled again! Oct. 29. Seniors make much moola on dance after the U. High game. Nov. 1. Odd couples seen cn Friskie hay ride. By the way, did you have a nice fall, Fred W.? Nov. 2. Mr. Cummins informs history class that he doesn’t believe in influencing us but--- Dewey would make the best President. Nov. 3. Miss Kemple informs Coach Hain- line that she will personally tee that Don D. starts home alone after working on English IV project Thursday night. Nov. 8. Deep River Quartet sent us into that “Blue Heaven.” Faculty doesn’t believe in vigorous applause. Nov. 9. Parents enjoy students’ flops and failures at open house. Students enjoyed danc- ing. I SAY STUDENTS ENJOYED DANCING. Nov. 10. Suspense ends, senior proofs fi- nally arrive. Eek, tell me it’s not so! Nov. 12. Alice S. and Pontiac beau stop to look at the stars. Alice says, “Oh, kids, we were there only 15 minutes.” Nov. 15. We would like to know if a Cros- ley is crowded at night. What about it, Phyllis K. and Bob H.? You ought to know. Nov. 16. Mr. Fadel tells economics class, “Please be quiet while I grade your curves.” Nov. 17 Janet H. receives daily letter from new heartthrob, Albert T., while he is in Kan sas City. Ain’t love grand! Nov. 18. Juniors snowed under with play practice. That will teach you to learn your parts. Nov. 22. Football banquet held at Hotel. Did you pigs get enough to eat? Nov. 23. Sophisticates of F. T. H. S. slum- ber peacefully through Macbeth's mad rav- ings. Nov. 24. Report cards given out. Are you one of the lucky ones who still get to read magazines? Nov. 25-26. No school. Happy Thanksgiv- ing everybody—you too, teachers. Nov. 29. Some misguided people seem to have forgotten hunting season is ever. “Leave your buckshot at home,” says our professor. R. W. doesn't seem to think this warning ap plies- to him. Tsk, tsk. Nov. 30. Arlene Z has date with Jim Steid- inger—wow! Look at the daggers fly from Fern W.’s eyes! Dec. 1. Playboy Melvin Metz puts his arm around Arlene Z. and Jacqui W. at the same time—peacefully ? Dec. 2. Play cast tearing their hair. Cots will not cooperate. Dec. 3. Donna S. throws wild slumber par- ty. We hear the girls had unexpected guests. Tsk, tsk. Sounds ruff. Dec. 6. Friskies have novel way to get girls out to meetings. Call it a work party. Dec. 8. We hear Kenny B. is going to study “French” at the Jr. play Thursday. Dec. 9. Juniors uphold Miss Kemple’s tradi- tion by giving a superb play. Poor Jack he cahn’t swim and Bruth is awtul hungry. Dec. 10. Miss Workman visited by unwant- ed guest in her favorite cubby hole. Have you noticed that sunburn on the clean towel man’s face? Dec. 12. Women teachers inquire of Ag’ boys, “If we teach Ag will you get us a watch also?” Dec. 12. Phyllis T. wows assembly with her famous lines, “If you want me just whistle.” Dec. 14. Donald D. is “forced” to sit with Shirley N. because Mr. Pritchard needed a chair. Dec. 16. Ponies invade campus to help San ta Claus. Mrs. Hubly says the school is going to the horses instead of the dogs. Dec. 17. New couples are seen at the Srow Ball: Dean G.—Thelma Z. Dale A.—Pat M. P. S. Who was the party smants (smarty pants to you) who put snow in the balloons? Dec. 20. Music department presents their annual Christmas concert. Phil K. comes to school Monday morning with stories of a slum ber party after the Snow Ball. Dec. 21. WE WON!!!! Too bad, Gridley. Yak, yak. 59 CALENDAR Dec. 22. What’s this we hear about Dale A. and Pat M.? Do you usually write circulating letters, Dale? Dec. 23. Fairbury stores sell out complete stock of Bicarbonate of Soda. Why? The physics class cooks Christmas dinner. Ugh! Burrrrp! Dec. 24. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Jan. 3, 1949. Basketball team comes home from Holiday Tournament with a beautiful second place trophy. We knew you could do it, Tartars! Jan. 4. Guard those suckers, Jeanne H. The Friskies are really friskie tonight. Jan. 5. Wesieyan quartet entertains assem- bly. Too bad the piano wasn't in the center oi the stage. Piano, that is. jan. 6. Eeeek—what’s this! Frogs invade school rooms. jan. V. surprise! Hi-Life is in the paper! Joan K. must have reany done some talking! Jan. 9. Jacqui W. and LeKoy G. caught in emorace by one of our male faculty members. He insists she fell so he had to catch her. oounds tishy, doesn’t it? Jan. 10. Seniors have cake walk after Che- noa game. Good idea to draw your own num- bers out of the box, isn’t it? Jan. 11. Did you notice all the books that went home this evening? Oh, brother! Jan. 12. Exams—need we say more? Jan. 13. What four F. T. H. S. stars were caught by whom at where. You know what we mean or do you, W. S., R. Z., D. G., B. G.? Jan. 17. F. T. H. S. infested with empty bottles—and we don’t mean milk bottles. The question is—who emptied them? Jan. 18. Sixth hour assembly is interrupted by musical sounds or drip, splash. Oh, these rainy days. Jan. 19. Student Council presents quiz pro- gram. Did you notice all the red faces when Bob Z. asked Pat M. if she had ever been tight? Jan. 20. Gales of laughter from Alice S. make rest of 6th hour assembly inquisitive as to contents of B. W.’s little white box. Em- barrassing, isn’t it? Jan. 21. Bruce Marshall wins and loses cake at Strawn. Jan. 24. Something must have happened, but we didn't hear about it. Jan. 25. Mr. Cummins didn't win a cake, but we sure won the game. Jan. 26. Country kids have lucky day. Town kids had to go to school. Jan. 27. Student Council mokes no profits as 74 candy bars are sold and 85 cents was received. Jan. 28. EXCITEMENT! Mr. Haymond gets tired of driving so stops to rest by a house. Jan. 31. Barb S. is cheered on during girls’ basketball game by unknown U. High admirer. Are you sure he’s unknown, Barb? Feb. 1. Duane S. steals show at pep ses- sion. Did you win your case, Duane? Feb. 2. Friskies entertain assembly with Minstrel Show. That’s OK., Donna. Feb. 3. Daggers fly from E. B. to L. M. Operetta trycuts, you know. Feb. 7 F. T. H. S. chemistry lab acquires new janitor. How does it feel to be a house- maid, H. S? Feb. 8. Operetta cast announced. Sob! Sob! . Feb. 9. Senior B. W. accused J. K. of steal- ing her towel in P. E. Naughty, naughty. B. W. gets on black list. Feb. 10. What grade did you get on your English IV test kids? Or did you put your’s in the wastebasket, toe? Feb. 14. Today is Monday Did everyone wash his face today? Feb. 15. Quoted from B. Z. to Mrs. Hubly in bookkeeping, “I’d like tc sec a woman take a shower, dress, and get to class in six min- utes.” Well!!! Feb. 16. F. F. A. shows pictures taken at Wisconsin Dells. Why the red face, Bob P.? Feb. 17. Mr. Cummins states that he can . see around corners. Example: H: sees Dianne pulling Charles F.’s ear in history. Feb. 18. College enthusiasts take day off to attend college day in Pontiac. What’s this about Mrs. Herzog surprising Ray Z? Feb. 21. Lucille M. falls flat cn her face while attempting to salute. Strong kid or else weak legs. Feb. 22. Record dance after game of sea- son. Yea, Buddy! Feb. 23. Preview of big dates for “’49ers Ball.” Bruce M.—Marg. T. Donald L.—Arlene Z. Ronnie F.—Beverly B. Bob H.—Phyllis K. Kenny B.—Phyllis T. Jack M.—Jeannette S. Feb. 24. Barb S.’s billfold found in ques- tionable room. WThat room, we ask very inno- cently. Feb. 25. Why didn’t you go to the “’49ers Ball”!! We all had a swell time at the dance, to say nothing of afterwards. Feb. 28. Rosemarie P. makes startling statement after swimming. You say you don’t have a date tonight? Hmm! March 1. Shirley N. receives threat from “him” to return stolen property to H. S. or else. Big story. Huh!!! March 2. Use Talon zippers and you too can be a one-man cast. Lady Macbeth “wows” 60 CALENDAR audience with bare back. Ruff. March 3. Seniors select motto, colors and flowers. What we want to now is who we gonna conquer? March 4. Isn’t it annoying how many high students rush to the treatre when a “no chil- dren admitted” sign appears? March 8. Who were the blight characters who dumped all the books on the floor? Juve- niles. March 9. Seniors S. N., D. D., B .W.. and H. S. drag to school after exciting night. Live and learn. March 10. Seniors witness presentation of “Elizabeth, the Queen.” They weren’t so tame in those days, were they, kids? March 11. Circus—nuff said. Seniors make $69 profit. March 14. Team letters arrive; several lucky girls have the honor cf displaying them. And the poor boys only had them half a day. March 15. Operetta practice. Mr. Fadel uses roll call system. Ah, those poor late comers. That’ll learn ya!!! March 16. Bob Hurt wins Student Council election after vigorous campaign. March 17. Joyce H. and Shirley N. put on exhibition for the sixth hour assembly. Some boys are sure popular. Ya, ha. March 18. Bernita F. takes top honors in F. H. A. stunt at Stunt Show. Dean G. wins hearts of all the girls as Levi in speech play. March 21. The first fly of spring did not appear today because of the DDT campaign last summer. Boo-hoo! March 22. Latest bulletin! Donald L. can’t seem to make up his mind whether it’s going to be Janet H. or Marg C. March 23. Donna F. and LeRoy G. seem to be close friends. I wonder why? Couldn't be she has his ring. March 24. Operetta practice brings odd couple together. Elaine S. makes eyes at Tom T. March 25. You can sure tell its spring. Everyone is twitterpated. March 29. Bob Z. and Dorothy T. make eyes at each other. SO WHAT!! March 30. Upper classmen decide another mirror is needed in girls’ cloak room. Just can’t see through the gang of freshmen and sophomores that crowd the mirror. March 31. Operetta big success! Jeanine soothes her throat with a nice sour lemon. April 1. Mrs. Hubly asks for reshowing of complete 1st scene of operetta as a certain fresmman girl’s loud talking disrupted her hearing. April 4. Swimmers almost revolt after un- expected diving lessons. Remember, girls, dive in deep water. Glub!! April 5. Dickie C. makes trip to the office by request of Mr. Maurer. What's the matter with English class, Dickie? April 6. Juniors and a few other privileged characters spend day in Chicago taking in the sights. Good show, wasn’t it- -at the Chicago Theatre, that is. April 7. Senior play cast announced. My, didn’t we have a long vacation between oper- etta practice and play practice? April 8. Senior Charles F. finally loses his dreamy look. And after only two months. Could it have been for P. T.? April 11. Miss Kemple instructs girls in senior play cast to develop an hour glass fig- ure. Looks like you’ll need some attachments, girls. April 12. Shirley N. appears back in sociol- ogy class after several days' vacation—insist- ed vacation, that is. April 13. Evelyn B.’s Easter bunny comes early. What’s Ray Z. going to do now? April 14. Pre-Easter service. April 15-18. Easter vacation. April 19. Have you noticed six juniors sing- ing “Cruising Down the River”? These noon hours in assembly are just about getting them down. Nc more joy riding at noon, kids. April 20. What's this about all the hugs and kissses going on at senior play practice! Wow! that third act! April 21. Several dignified (THEY think) underclassmen find novel way of wearing out good nylons. Seniors think the idea stinks! April 22. Track team comes home from Gridley with fifth place. Frosh-Soph relay team honor stars. April 25. Have you noticed that Ronnie W. and Kenny H. have mustaches? April 26. High School Day for 8th graders. Freshmen “strut their stuff.” What stuff? April 27. Some members of the American history classes hang their h ads in shame while discussing alcoholic question. April 28. Ralph W. seen crawling down as- sembly ailse. Lose something, Ralph, or just exercising—under Kemple’s order? April 29. Senior Day. Underclassmen shiver in their boots after strict teaching. May 2. More seniors about to move to the farm. The engagement of Shirley Winterland announced. Alice Schmidtgall also engaged to Pontiac guy. May 3. Everyone has been strolling around outside at noons. Must be spring weather. Couples seen at the left, right and everywhere. May 5. Senior Skip day. Ruff time was had by all. Say, you lowly underclassmen, don’t you wish you were seniors? May 6. Annual Musical Festival at Forrest. Sure, we did ourselves up preud (we think), 6X CALENDAR Plenty of playing later on, too. May 9. Chorus' travel to Chicago to see “Finian’s Rainbow.” Good, eh’ But what was more fun was the bui ride home. Hmmmmm! May 10. Sociology boys see Pontiac prison. Do you mean they let you out again? May 12. “Meet Me In St. Louis” is echoed through the halls. We’re not really gcing any place, except to the theatre for the senior play A great production goes over with a bang. May 16. Buzz mowing lawn. Nothing else to say. May 17. Did you all enjoy the tables of exhibits of the Powells? May 18. Previews of Prom dates (we hope). Fern W.- Jim S. Barb S.—Alumnus Bob H. Shirley N.—Don D. Bennie W.—Harold S. Bob H.—??? Elaine S—Tom T. Marie G.—Alumnus Dan F. Carolyn S.—Alumnus Tom C. Liz W.—Willie S. Beverly B.—Bruce M. May 19. Seniors’ last day of school. Starkle, Starkle, little twink What the heck I am you think I'm not under ths alfluenco of incohol Like some thinkle peep I am I've just been slet out of lool And I fcol so feelish. May 20. Senors have last fling at Jr. and Si-. Prom. Thanks a lot, juniors. It was really swell. May 23. The church janitor sends 15 soggy handcrchiefs to school after baccalaureate services last night. Didn’t the seniors look angelic—even though their halos were a little crooked. May 26. Commencement. After twelve long years we’ve finally made it. Don’t forget our cate fer 1959, kids. Smooth flying till then! Signed and sealed by “The Three Gremlins.” P. S. Any mistakes made during May were purely accidental as we are writing this a month early. 62 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS