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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1955 volume:

The CRIER “How many ages hence shall this our lofty scene be acted over. Edited by the Senior Class of 1955. In Memory Of Roy Funkhouser To MR. THOMAS RIFE A friend to all. Always at your beck and call. He helps in time of need, And proves to be a friend indeed. For the twinkle in his eye. For his bright and flashy ties, For a heart that will never tire, We dedicate to you our Crier. Crier Staff SEATED; Left to Right: Mr. McNeil, S. Schlipf, J. Rathbun, R. Thomas, R. Grace. FIRST ROW; L. Steidinger, C. Roth, S. Bollinger, C. Moser, S. Payne, S. Broquard, M. Killian, B. King, and E. Schove. SECOND ROW: B. Geombel, L. Aberle, L. Wessels, J. Stoller, S. Hall, B. Harms, B. Frye, and C. Winslow. THIRD ROW: E. Troub, G. McGuire, B. Hoffman, J. Schahrer, J. Smith, F. Feldman, B. Cox, D. Moulton, and A. Dennison. FOURTH ROW: F. Prott, C. Borngasser, R. Schlipf, B. Kelson, D. Stevens, L. Wessels, D. Brucker, and W. Zehr. Editors Sandra Schlipf Organizations Joan Stoller, Chairman Ronnie Thomas Shirley Hall Estella Shove Business Rosemary Grace, Chairman Toyloro Sears Evelyn Traub Bev. King Tom Bradley Ronnie Schlipf Corrine Roth Eorl Peters Colleen Moser Photography Bob Cox, Chairman Frank Prott Lynn Wessels Music Bob Hoffman, Chairman Fred Feldman Lorene Steidinger Sports Dorrence Brucker, Chairman Diane Moulton Darrell Strode Jerry Schahrer Classes Barbara Geombel, Chairman Jim Smith Carol Winslow Dick Stevens Corl Bornaasser Bill Denick Typists Joann Rathbun, Chairman Geneva McGuire Homecoming Leota Aberle, Chairman Beverly Harms John Luttrell Alice Jo Dennison Ida Hofmann Lara Wessels Margaret Killian Artists Suzanne Broquard, Chairman Calendar Sharron Bolliger, Chairman Shirley Payne Bud Kel son Joanne Huber Awards Warren Zehr Betty Frye Administration and Faculty mWe will our youth lead on to higher fields. Board Of Education R. C Todd, Supt. Ben Zehr Eugene Smallwood Jay Morris Ray Stevens, Pres. Glenn Abbey Horace Goembel Vernon Stephens Faculty PRINCIPAL C. L. BARRETT Ay, every inch a king. JANICE BARK “Speak, speak! I charge thee, speak! MARY LOU BESGROVE “She hath songs for man or woman of all sizes. RITA BUSING “So delicate with her needle. GEORGE FYKE Love me little, love me long. GEORGE GRAF Sits the wind in that corner. LOIS MCCLOSKEY I’ll speak in a monstrous little voice. JOHN MCNEIL “One tale is good, until another is told. ROY MELVIN I am Sir Oracle, and when I open my lips let no dog bark. JOHN REAKES I cannot tell what the dickens his name is. RUTH REED • 1 11 not budge an inch. THOMAS RIFE Brevity is the soul of wit. MARY SHARP This was the noblest Roman of them all. WILLIS SHAY Men of few words are the best men. WILLIAM WAGNER I am never merry when I hear sweet music. WARREN WESSELS He speaks sense. CAFETERIA SECRETARIES Talent plus. Ah! Ah! six feet. Smile big PRESIDENT RICHARD STEVENS, JR. “Oh. she misused me past the endurance of a block. VICE PRESIDENT SHARRON BOLLIGER Can the world buy such a ewe ? SECRETARY JOHN LUTTRELL Thou now requests but moonshine . . . ” TREASURER TAYLORA SEARS mA kind overflow of kindness LEOTA ABERLE Where shall we go?9 WANDA BAGLEY I found no man, but he was true to me.9 BILL BILLS To be or not to be, that is the question.9 CARL BORNGASSER Bring in the banquel quickly. TOM BRADLEY “Stand by and mark the manner of his teachings. SUZANNE BROQUARD For I am arm'd so strong in honesty.“ DORRENCE BRUCKER “I do betray myself with blushing.“ BOB COX “In himself he is.“ WILLIAM DENICK “Yet have I fierce affections.' CAROLYN DENNIS “For she is not forward, but modest as a dove. ALICE JO DENNISON “I'll give my reasons. FRED FELDMAN, JR. Forever a society man, BETTY JEAN FRYE Is she not a modest young lady? BARBARA GOEMBEL Pray you, stand farther from me, ROSEMARY GRACE You amaze me! SHIRLEY HALL I cannot find him. BEVERLY HARMS Say that I say so. ROBERT HOFFMAN Will it serve for any model to build mischief on?' IDA HOFMANN Ay, are you thereabouts? JO ANN HUBER The night is long that never finds the day. BERNARD KELSON What made me love you? MARGARET KILLIAN What peace this is that thy tongue keeps. BEVERLY KING Love, whose month is ever May. GENEVA McGUIRE What is mine is yours, and what is yours is mine. COLLEEN MOSER Not I, Believe me!9 DIANE MOULTON Our wooing doth not end like an old play, Jack hath not Jill. SHIRLEY PAYNE Hither we goest.“ EARL PETERS “I feed myself with most delicious poison.“ FRANK PRATT “Give us the place alonelm JOANNE RATHBUN From her shall read the perfect ways of honor. ELMER READLE As he is slow he is sure. NANCY ROGERS “Silence is the perfectest herald of joy.“ CORINNE ROTH “Vfhen I was green in judgment JERRY SCHAHRER “O' despiteful lovel I nconstant womankind. RONALD SCHLIPF The greatest men may ask a foolish question now and then. SANDRA SCHLIPF • have a heart as little apt as yours, but yet a brain. LUCILLE SCHMIDTGALL Much Ado About Nothing. ESTELLA SCHOVE Read not my blemishes in the worlcf s report. JAMES SMITH Here comes a member of the commonwealth. LORENE STEIDINGER 0, thou are fairer than the evening air. JOAN STOLLER I should inform thee further. DARRELL STRODE “And many a lady in his company. RONALD THOMAS “For he is In the hearts of all the people EVELYN TRAUB “The observed of all observers.“ LARA WESSELS Not so long to speak. “ LYNN WESSELS “Mark his condition and the time.“ m CAROL WINSLOW Now, which way shall she tum?“ RONALD ZEHR “Anything for a quiet lite.“ WARREN ZEHR This is the short and long of it.“ Juniors Sophomores Freshmen How green you ore and fresh in this old world. Officers Cox, B. Hish, D. Netherton, M. Stoenborgen, E. Juniors ABSENT: Brucker, J. Ferguson, A. Steffen, R. Steffen, W. Thompson, J. Wagner, M. Word, D. Wilson, J. Wince, B. Zimmerman, D. Killian, P. Knapp, E. Meiss, C. Mulvaney, J. Nonce, L, Nimbler, M. Sophomores Barnes, L. Billingsley, D. Crow, D. Fehr, W. Gittinger, J. Gouge, V. Bazzell, C. Boles S. Dellinger, M. Ferguson, L. Goembel, J. Green, L. Bazzell, K. Brucker, R. Fehr, t. Freed, J. Goslin, N. Grosenboch, R. Steidingor, H Steidingor, R Taylor, L. Traub, I. Travis, M, Wada, B. Walter, J. Waters, F. Wells, V. Williams, J. Wilson, G. Zel., B. ABSENT: Davis, J. Shieler, M, Zehr, C. Zimmerman, G. Zimmerman, S. Boch, R. Barnes, M. Bills, P. Elliott. J. Ford, B. Hetherington, T, Bahler, E. Bazzell, D. Brockman, D. Fehr, K. Gott, R. Hines, W. Barnes, B. Beyer, J. Daubs, D hehr, R. Harvey, S. Hornsby, L. Ifft, M. If ft, R. Kaisner, R. Killian, T. Knapp, R, Kupferschmid, V. Lawrence, J, Meiss, D. Murray, M. Nance, M, Paternoster, D. Readle, J. Schuler, J. Seifert, B. Sikorski, P Slagel, J. Smallwood, P. Smith, F. Steenbergen, L, Steidinger, B. Thomas, J, Traub, M. Travis, M. Walter, K. Ward, L. Wharton, C. Widmer, D. Winslow, J. Class Rooms 0 this looming, whot a thing „ Shorthand FIRST ROW, left to right: SaMy Spark D. Ward, D. Zimmer..., Killian, B. King, L. Schmidtgall. Traub, J. Greer ROW: M. Robe, SECOND ROW: Su« lerr to ngni: ora, u. dimmer....... SECOND ROW: r pniiDTH bnw. c ng, L. Schmidtgall. THIRD ROW: B. Wince, A. Ferguson, M. Huston, T. Sears. FOURTH ROW. E. enlee, G. Mulvaney, J. Rapp. FIFTH ROW: B. Goembel, S. Bolliger, J. Wagner, L. Nance. SIXTH s, I. Hofmann, J. Huber, J. Wilson. STANDING: Mr. McNeil. FIRST ROW, left to right: L. Wessels, E. Readle, D. trell, B. Bills, B. Denick, J. Schahrer, W. Zehr, R. Wessels, A. Denison, J. Rathbun. FOURTH ROW: STANDING: Mr. Rife. ►trod©, R. Zehr, T. Bradley, S. Hall. SECOND ROW: J. Lu� -Schlipf. THIRD ROW: W. Bagley, L. Aberle, B. H“rm ' „ E. Schove, N. Rogers, T. Sears, L. Schmidtgall, Freshman Algebra FIRST ROW, left to right: R. Bach, E. Bahler, M. Thomas, C. Broquard, M. Traub, J. Kennedy. SECOND KOW: R. Ifft, T. Killian, R. Knapp, J. Schuler, P. Sikorski. THIRD ROW: D. Bazzell, R. Doran, D. Daubs, M. Travis, K. Walters, J. Winslow. FOURTH ROW: R. Kaisner, L. Ward, R. Green, J. Lawrence. STANDING: M. Stoller, J. Davis. W. Seifert, R. Fehr, K. Fehr, F. Smith. Mr. Melvin. Latin I FIRST ROW, left to right: J. Thomas, J. Ifft, J. Kilgus, G. Wilson. SECOND ROW: R. Bach, D. Roth, S. Harvey, M. Barnes. THIRD ROW: S. Boles, M. Traub, J. Elliott, F. Smith. FOt(RTH ROW: P. Smallwood, L. Ambrose, B. Cox. FIFTH ROW: P. Sikorski, J. Beyer, C. Broquard, J. Kennedy. Biology FIRST ROW, left to right: B. Zeh, G. Kaisner, K. French, L. Ferguson, J. Gittinger, J. Kilgus, B. Wade. SECOND ROW: F. Walters, M. Travis, L. Taylor, R. Steidinger, D. Kohlman, S. Zimmerman, J. Davis, Mr. Reakes. THIRD ROW: R. Meiss, J. Stevens, J. Walters, B. Hibsch, L. Barnes, S. Moser, S. Boles, D. Kaisner. Industrial Arts Left to right: J. Daubs, R. Nolte, J. Davis, P. James, J. Zimmerman, N. Goslin, E. Peters, D. Cook, R. Murray, Mr. Shay, M. Dellinger. Home Economics II FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Kohl Zimmerman, $. Moser, M. Shieler. Travis, Mrs. Busing. 7£?Dr?'on2,fU?' K1uP,« chm;d- SECOND ROW: V. Gouge, E. Schmidtgoll, S. THIRD ROW: L. Taylor, F. Walters. FOURTH ROW: B. Wade, J. Steidinger, M. Agriculture II FIRST ROW, left to right: G. Kaisner, R. Meiss. SECOND ROW: H. Steffen, 0. Kupferschmid, R. Brucker, D. Kirchner, J. Goembel, Mr. Wessels. THIRD ROW: R. Steidinger, B. Schuler, R. Steidinger, J. Walters. FOURTH ROW: D. Hobart, L. Barnes, K. Ba zzell, D. Hofmann. IN FRONT, left to right: K, French, M. Nance. ON MAT: Miss Reed, M. Killian, B. Harms, L. Wessels, J. Slagel. PYRAMID: L. Ferguson, J. Gittinger, B. Hibsch, B. Frye, S. Schlipf, J. Rathbun, ON MAT: N. Rogers, L. Aberle, J. Stevens, D. Meiss, M. Ifft. STANDING: J. Freed, B. Zeh, E. Schove. S. Hall, D. Widmer, L. Steenbergen. ABSENT: G. McGuire. Boys’ P.E. FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Daubs, K. F©hr, J. Lawrance, E. Knapp, G. Ward, R. Kaisner, R. Knapp. SECOND ROW: G. Kaisner, R. Fehr, R. Metz, J. Walters, J. Goembel, W. Hines, E. Steenbergen, Mr. Fyke. Athletics Varsity line-Up LINE, left to right: K. Kofer, D. Stevens, L. Wessels, F. Pratt, D. Broquard, B. Denick, D. Bozzell. BACK FIELD; D. Hish, D. Doran, R. Thomas, T. Elliott. Jr. Varsity Line-Up LINE, left to right: J. Zimmerman, G. Wilson, R. Kaisner, R. Steklinger, M. Dellinger, K. Bozzell, B. Schuler. BACK FI ELD: D. Hofmann, R. Green, B Seifert, R. Green well. Football Squad FIRST ROW, left to right: R. Kaisner M. Dellinger, B. Schuler, J, Zimmerman, G. Wilson, K. Bozzell, R. Steidinger, J. Lawrence, R. Green, C. Wharton. SECOND ROW: Coach Reokes, Manager M. Netherton, B. Schuler, D. Hofmann, ' I • H°«-an.D Strode B Seifert, D. Bozzell, j. Davis, Manager L. Ambrose. Coach Fyke. THIRD ROW: J. Schohrer, B. Cox, D. Kafer, D. Doran, L. Wessels, B. Denick, D. Stevens. R. Thomas, J. Schmidt, I Elliott, re Pratt, De Bazzell, D Broquard. Lettermen FIRST ROW, left to right: D. Strode, D. Kafer, D. Doran, L. Wessels, F. Pratt, R. Steidinger, B. Cox, D. Broquard, D. Hi sh. SECOND ROW: Coach Fyke, B. Denick, D. Stevens, R. Thomas, J. Schmidt, T. Elliott, D. Bozzell, Manager M. Netherton. Basketball Varsity Team SEATED: Left to Right: D. Doran, D. Stevens, R. Thomas, D. Bazzell, B. Wince. FIRST ROW: Coach Reakes, D. Kafer, 0. Kupferschmid. M. Netherington, J. Brucker, D. Brucker, D. Kirchner, Mgr. SECOND ROW: B. Hoffmon, B. Cox, J. Hacker, D. Smallwood, C. Meiss. Junior-Varsity SEATED: B. Schuler, J. Zimmerman, G. Wilson, K. Bazzell, M. Stoller. SECOND ROW: D. Kirchner, Mgr., H. Steffen, R. Greenwell, D. Bazzell, T. Hethrington, D. Hofmann, Coach Fyke. THIRD ROW: B. Seifert, R. Koisner, R. Green, J. Lawrance, R. Bach, M. Dillenger, C. Wharton, L. Ward. Baseball and Track SEATED: Left to Right: D. Brucker, J. Brucker, M. Netherton, R. Thomas, D. Stevens, D. Doran, D. Bazzell. FIRST ROW: D. Hish, C. Borngasser, F. Pratt, B. Cox, B. Wince, Mr. Reakes - Coach. SECOND ROW: D. Strode, B. Hoffman, J. Schuler, R. Greenwell. FIRST ROW: R. Greenwell, D. Bazzell, R. Steffen, R. Lawrence, B. Cox, B. Green, B. Seibert, R. Nolte - Monaaer SECOND ROW: Mr. Fyke - Coach, W. Zehr, D. Bazzell, D. Doran, B. Kelson, D. Stevens, F. Pratt, J. Zimmerman’ D. Kafer. Varsity Cheerleaders Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Left to Right: M. Troub, D. Roth, P. Smallwood, J. Kennedy. Student Council SEATED: Left to Right: B. Wince, W. Zehr, D. Stevens, M. Killian. STANDING: L. Ambrose, K. Ferguson, G. Wilson, T. Bradley, Mr. Barrett, M. Netherington, M. Stoller, M. Thomas. OFFICERS PRESIDENT ............ VICE PRESIDENT........ SECRETARY ............ TREASURER ............ ADVISOR .............. ... Warren Zehr .. Dick Stevens Margaret Killian ..... Bob Wince .... Mr. Barrett The Student Council is the student-governing organization of the Fairbury-Cropsey High School. This organization discusses many of the student problems with the school administration. It is also responsible for organizing and carrying out many all-school activities, such as the Homecoming program, the Magazine Drive, and the Polio Auction. French Club SEATED: Loft to Right: Miss Sharp - Sponsor, B. Kina - Sec., E. Schove • Pros., S. Hall • Troas., L. Schm� 9a Sgt. ot Arms. STANDING: L. Steidinger. C. Moser - V. Pros., S. Poyno, D. Moulton. Latin Club SEATED, Loft To Right: K. Fora us on-R epoctsr, R. Thomos-Sgt. ot Arms, Miss Sharp-Sponsor, B. Kol son-Pros., C. Pros., J. Kennedy? roes. FIRST ROW: C. Broqoord, J. Kilgus, J. Roth, C. Roth, M. Thomas, S. Schlipf, J. Frood, J. Kft, R. Groco, M. Traub Born , J. Gitt FOURTH ROW: i ivu . r I J. MIBU1, J. N.. norn, m, | nomas, o. O'-W f .. SECOND ROW: P. Smallwood, B. Zoh, C. Winslow, J. Boyer, D. Roth, J. Elliott. P. Sikorski, S. H v y, M. ROW: M. Boch, J. Stovons, L. Ambrose. S. Boles, R. Bach, B. Wince, F. Smith, K. French, I. Traub. L Killian, L. Nonce, B. Goembel, G. Wilson, C Bomgasser. B. Frye, R. HeJmers, J. Lemon, B. Cox. F.H.A SEATED: Left to Right: D. Zimmerman; Mrs. Busing; J. Rapp; R. Helmers; J. Thompson; D. Word; M. Robe. FIRST ROW: V. Wells; C. Zehr; A. Ferguson; J. Rothbun; J. Wilson; L. Aberle; R. Groce; D. Kohlman; D. Widmer. SECOND ROW: M. Nimbler; S. Sparks; S. Zimmerman; S. Moser; I. Schmidtgal; R. Conger; S. Sparks; J. Ifft; J. Kilgus. THIRD ROW: D. Meiss; J. Steidinger; M. Kuperschmidt; R. Light; C. Bazzell; A. Denison; M. Schieler; J. Simmons; D. Steffen; V. Kuperschmidt. FOURTH ROW: W. Bagley; N. Rogers; V. Gouge; B. Harms; J. Stoller; L. Wessels; L. Nance; S. Holland; D. Billingsly. OFFICERS PRESIDENT ............ VICE PRESIDENT........ SECRETARY ............ TREASURER ............ ADVISER .............. . Ruth Helmers Judy Thompson .... Judy Rapp ... Donna Ward ,.. Mrs. Busing Some of the purposes of F.H.A. are to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfaction of homemaking, to emphasize the importance of worthy home memberships, to encourage democracy in home and community life, to work for good home and family life for all, to promote international good will, to foster the development of creative leadership in home and community life, to provide wholesome individual and group recreation, and to further interest in home economics. F.F.A SEATED: Left to Right: Mr. Wessels; D. Broquord; D. Broquard; R. Steffen; D. Smallwood; D. Hish; W. Broquard. FIRST ROW: J. Schuler; D. Hofmann; E. Bahler; T. Killian; K. Wolter; H. Steffen. SECOND ROW: D. Daubs; R. Steidinger; W. Steffen; B. Hoffman; R. Zehr; R. Meiss; D. Kirchner; R. Brucker; C. Meiss; D. Kaisner. THIRD ROW: R. Kaisner; B. Cox; D. Hobart; R. Steidinger; J. Readle; J. Hacker; M. Stoller; L. Barnes; B. Schuler; J. Schahrer. FOURTH ROW: D. Brucker; J. Goembel;W. Fehr; J. Brucker; R. Sc hi i pf; E. Readle; L. Wessels; R. Metz; D. Bazzell; W. Zehr; R. Ifft. OFFICERS PRESIDENT..............Richard Steffen VICE PRESIDENT........Donald Smallwood SECRETARY ............. Dean Broquard TREASURER................Donald Hish SENTINEL...............Wayne Broquard REPORTER...............Duane Broquard ADVISER .................Mr. Wessels Learning To Do Doing To Learn Earning To Live Living To Serve This is the motto of the Future Farmers of America, an organization which wins many awards in the State F.F.A. Association. This group of thrifty and co-operative young men will be the farmers of tomorrow. . Photo Club fpATpn. I ft to Right: L. Aberle, Finonciol Sec.; Mr. Graf, Sponsor; B. Cox, President; C. Borngasser, V. Presi-, ♦ I w«« els Sgt. at Arms; R. Grace, Recording Secretary. FIRST ROW: C. Roth; J. Gittinger; B. Zeh; J. Kilgus; b! Hibsh J. Freid; M. Nimbler. SECOND ROW: C. Winslow; J. Leman; W. Zehr; R. Schlipf; D. Stevens; F. Pratt; J. Schahrer S. Boles; G. McGuire. F Club ROW: Left to Right: Mr. Fyke • Sponsor, B. Kelson - Treas., D. Stevens - V. Pres., R. Thomas - Pres., L. 7kimr! D� Vw?C� eake sponsor. SECOND ROW: D. Hish, R. Steffen, B. Cox, B. Wince, D. Strode, L. Ambrose. THIRD ROW: B. Baker, D. Kirchner, C. Borngasser, R. Steidinger, D. Kafer, D. Broquard. FOURTH ROW: D. Brucker, J. bmith, F. Pratt, M. Netherington, R. Nolte, D. D oran, D. Bazzell. Speech Club SEATED, l_eft f0 Right: G. Wilson-Sgt. at Arms, J. Getti nger-Sec., L B. Frye-Treas., Miss Bark-Sponsor. FIRST ROW: M. Killian, J. Freed, J. Roth. SECOND ROW: C. Winslow, F Feldman, B. Kelson, S Payne, G. Ambrose-Pres., K. Ferguson-Vice Pre K. French, B. Hibsh, B. Zeh, S. Schli McGuire, J, Stevens. • pf G.A.A. SEATED, Left to Right; B. Zoh-Treos., J. Thompson-Sec., K. French-Pros., Miss Reed Sponsor, J. Rapp-Vice Pres. FIRST ROW: C. Broquard, R. Grace, J. Roth, D. Zimmerman, M. Traub, M. Back, J. Ifft, S. Schlipf, C. Zehr. SECOND ROW: G. McGuire, L. Taylor, M. Kuperschmidt, M. Schieler, D. Roth, P. Smallwood, M. Travis, J. Steidmger, D. Steffen, K. Ferguson. THIRD ROW: $. Harvey, Elliott, R. Light, J. Beyer, L. Nance, B. Frye, C. Bazzell, D. Billingsly, M. Barnes. Best All-Around Couple Most Intellectual Fairbury Elects Seniors Most FopularSeniors Most likely To Succeed Leota Aberle Frank Pratt Ronnie Schlipf Suzanne Broquard Dick Stevens Warren Zehr Sharron Bolliger Sandra Schlipf Most Popular Underclassmen Best Citizenship Marilyn Rabe Larry Ambrose Warren Zehr Sandra Schlipf Most Dependable i Warren Zehr Sandra Schlipf Most Atheletic Ronnie Thomas Jane Stevens Give me a bite -up and in l ve been hanging here a long time. Who me! ki f I didn't say you could take my picture. Here, take it. aren't we distinguished A new dance step Activities Pleasure and action make the hours seem short. Concert FIRST ROW: Left to Right: B. Goembel, B. Dolgin, J. Brucker, K. Stevens, L. Runyon, S. Williams, D. Roth, S. Boles. SECOND ROW: J. Seitman, J. Bruniga, C. Melvin, J. Byers, J. Steidinger, F. Waters, J. Gerber, L. Bach, P. Vaughan, N. Hetherington, J. Smith, C. Zehr, W. Todd, W. Householder, D. Hish, M. Wagner, D. Kafer, R. Rapp, B Hoffman. THIRD ROW: J. Smith, M. Bach, P. Smallwood, B. Rapp, K. Ferguson, G. Durham, S. Harvey, R. Helmers, Band J. Elliot, M. Barnes, G. Stevens, L. Beatty, B. Wince, J. Merkens, D. Anderson, J. Gittenger D. Brucker J lf„kr man, D. Carrington, K, Klitzing, B. Steidinger J, Hacker, J. Gittenger, J. Zimmerman. ItANDING: Mr'. Wagner' Director, R. Steidinger, D. Yeck, J. Stephens, F. Feldmon, J. Stevens, J. Roth, J. Schlipf, K. French S Bolliger' Serenades Left to Right: J. Zimmerman, D. Hish, M. Wagner, S. Bolliaer, B. Hoffman, J. Roth, K. French, F. Feldman, Mr. Wag-nerf J.Stevens, R. Helmers, S. Harvey, J. Smith, M. Bach, K. Ferguson. Majorettes Mixed Chorus Girls’ Chorus f RSJ R0W: C Bfoquard, R. Grace, S. Schlipf, L. Steidinger, M. Killian, A. Ferguson, L. Green, Mrs. BesGrove. SECOND ROW: M. Rabe, D. Zimmerman, M. Thomas, M. Travis, D. Meiss, J. Thompson, J, Roth, J. Rapp. THIRD ROW: M. Barnes, J. Elliot, G. McGuire, C. Dennis, S. Bolliger, S. Harvey, B. Ford, F. Smith. FOURTH ROW: A. Dennison, J. Kennedy, P. Sikorski, J. Beyer, S. Holland, D. Moulton, D. Ward, C. Winslow. FIFTH ROW: J. Wilson, B. Harms, J. Rathbun, J. Stoller, L. Wessels, L. Aberle, B. Goembel, B. Frye. BLUE NOTES Carol Broqgard Delores Meiss Sherrill Harvey Jone Thomas Bob Hoffman Carlos Meiss Dorrence Brucker Frank Pratt Sharron Bolliger FIRE HOUSE FIVE Carlos Meiss Bob Hoffman Donald Smallwood Dorrence Brucker Frank Pratt Jone Thomas STAR LIGHTERS Donna Zimmerman Judy Kennedy Jane Thomas Kay French Donna Word Aura Ferguson Mrs. BesGrove H 1 o m e c 0 m 1 n 9 9 5 5 Homecoming ’55 was an exceptional one because of the celebration of the sixtieth anniversary. The program opened Thursday,'October 14, with a bonfire. On October 15, there was a Homecoming parade honoring our ’55 queen, Sharron Bolliger. The parade followed the theme of Fairbury High School during the past sixty years. That night after winning our game with Cornell with a score of 13 to 7, the Don Adams’ band played for our dance in the new gym. Homecoming Queen and her Court Senior Play LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Stoller, S. Bolliger, R. Schlipf, J. Luttrell, B. Hoffman, C. Dennis, T, Bradley, R. Thomas, F. Feldman, L. Aberle, J. Smith, G. McGuire, W, Zehr, D. Strode, L. Wessels, F. Pratt, R. Grace, B. Goembel. S. Schlipf, M. Killian. The Night of January 16th’ CAST Pri son Matron - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Joan Stol ler Bailiff - - - - - ..................... Ronald Schlipf Judge Heath - • - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Ronald Thomas District Attorney Flint ----------- - ........... Fred Feldman His Secretary ----------------------------- - Leota Aberle Defense Attorney Stevens --------------------- - - Warren Zehr His Secretary --------------------------- - Carolyn Dennis Clerk of the Court -------------------------- - Bob Hoffman Karen Andre - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Sharon Bolliger Dr. Kirkland - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- John Luttrell Mrs. John Hutchins - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Rosemary Grace Homer Van Fleet - -Jim Smith Elmer Sweeney..................Darrell Strode Nancy Lee Faulkner - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Geneva McGuire Magda Svenson ............................. Sandra Schlipf John Graham Whitfield - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Lynn Wessels Jane Chandler - Barbara Goembel Sigurd Jungquist -- - - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Frank Pratt Larry Regan - - Tom Bradley Roberta Van Rensslaer -------------------- Margaret Killian Court Stenographer -------------------------- Bud Kelson Director - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Janice Bark Student Director ----------------------------- Betty Frye Junior Play SEATED, Left to Right: D. Word, J. Rapp, P. Killian, R. Helmers, J. Roth, D. Zimmerman, D. Broquard, J. Wilson. STANDING: W. Broquard, C. Meiss, B. Taylor, B. Cox, J. Hacker, D. Smallwood, J. Brucker, M. Bach, D. Broquard, D. Hish. Girl Crazy” Jake........... Danny ......... Louie.......... Cactus......... Lucky ......... Pete........... Lank .......... Molly ........ Tess .......... Rose........... Betty ........ Janet ........ Laura ......... Sally ......... Babs........... Sam ........... Eaglerock .... Lt............. Student Director Director....... CAST .......................Dean Broquard ............................Bill Cox ...................... Duane Broquard .......................... Bob Taylor .........................Carlos Meiss .......................... Don Hish ..................... .. John Brucker ...........................Pat Killian ..........................Jane Roth ........................Marilyn Bach ........................Ruth Helmers ......................... Donna Ward ..........................Judy Wilson .......................... Judy Rapp .....................Donna Zimmerman ........................Don Smallwood .......................Wayne Broquard .......................... Jack Hacker .......................... Judy Rapf .....................Miss Janice Bark AUGUST 30 - Oh no, it can't be - but it is. Back to school. We give new teachers and freshmen the “old Eagle eye. 31 — Dick D. can’t tell why he wants 5th hour noon. Maybe things will work out for you and Marilyn R. yet! SEPTEMBER 1 — In English IV Miss Bark wonders, “Who is Homer Oglethorpe? It’s none other than Bob H. 2 — Miss Reed tells P.E. classes to bring soap and clean clothes every week. We-’re really going to shine. 3 — Personal to F.F.: What kind of parties do you hove when your folks are gone? 6 — A new romance shocks all — Didn’t take Geneva McG. long to forget her old flames did it? 7 - Senior boys start eyeing freshmen girls, freshmen girls make eyes at senior boys. 8 - Ruth, Pat, Margaret, and Sharron spend half the afternoon entertaining Women’s Club. It pays to have “talent7 9 - School holds little interest for Bunny S. She wants to get married and live on a farm. 10 - We electedclass officers and Student Council Representatives today. Mary Jane T. tells the freshmen class that she wants to be the first woman president of the U.S.A. 13 - Dorrence B. has waited a long time, but Judy E. is finally in high school. 14 - A certain E.P. is spending all his time and money in Chatsworth these days! 15— What is a “den of iniquity?” Ask Mr. Rife or any senior! 16 - An explosion is heard. New chemistry students are hard at work, or is it the teacher? 17 - First football game of the season. A fine start; we beat Lexington 24-7. 20 - Last day for senior girls to campaign. Put on the smiles, girls. 21 — Big election day — We anxiously await the results. Sharron Bolliger is new Homecoming Queen. 22 — Court is announced — Leota A., Ida H., Margaret K., and Lorene S. 23 - Betty Fosdick comes to school wearing a diamond. That boy from Pontiac must have charm! 24 — The “High and Mighty senior girls, as they are called, have a wiener roast after the football game and B.K. receives a midnight snack. 27 - Mr. Melvin remarks, “It isn’t fitting for the Student Council Presidentto sleep in study hall . Were you out late last night, W.? 28 — Senior Bob C. finds notes written by fresh- ies Judy K. and Feme S. You shouldn’t let such incriminating notes lie around, girls. 29 — Townspeople show off their talent in a minstrel. We especially liked “Frankie and Johnnie. 30 - A new senior, Carolyn Dennis, arrives in English IV. Miss Bark comments, All right boys, you can meet her after class! OCTOBER 1 — Serenaders played after the game. Everyone put on their “dancin’ shoes and joined in the fun. 4 - J.C.S. is suffering from low blood pressure — too many parties at Fred’s, Jim? 5 - Oh, joy! Todcry we get our senior pictures taken. Our folks know what they’ll get for Christmas, the bill!! 6 — Freshman girl is terrorized by her parents “haunting her boyfriend. What were you doing in a parked car, C.B.? 7 — Who emptied the pencil sharpener on Mr. Barrett’s head? 8 - Bill D. ran into another car when a “moth or Judy W. distracted his attention? 11 — A day of rest for us poor students at last — Teacher’s Institute. 12 — Snecfk preview of Homecoming dates: C.B. - D.S., P.K. - D.H., M.K. - B.H. Sophomore girls raided the town of Gridley for dates! 13 - Jo W, Judy N., and Jo Ann H. skip school to go to Pontiac. They find themselves in the office the next morning, better luck next time! 14 — Preparation for Homecoming is underway. The bonfire and snake donee help to build the Homecoming spirit. The cheerleaders lead the snake dance through the most embarrassing places! 15 — “Progress Through the Years is the theme for the parade. The Royalty almost freezes, but football boys win 13-7 over Cornell. In the center of attraction at the dance were smallfries Tommy and Gail Stevens. 18 — Leota A. still blushes when she recalls the debt she had to pay Frank P. in front of his folks Homecoming night. 19 — Marilyn B. decided to take a ride on the horse in front of the dimestore. She is now known as Two-Gun Lil . 20 - Rosemary G. draws pictures in history class. Mr. Rife didn’t find them so amusing, did he, Rosie? 21 — The senior play cast is selected. Don’t feel bad if you weren't selected. You may be here to try again next year. 22 - In spite of the cold weather, the Tartars beat Flanagan. The team has got that old “go, go, go ! 25 — A freshman has a big crush on a senior. Too bad he’s going steady, Mary Jane! 26 — Into our secret file of notes: Dear Judy, I never have told Ray G. about that Valentine signed Penelope, so I’m going to send him a birthday card and sign it Penelope, too! F erne 27 - Play practice at 6 P.M. As the saying goes, “The show must go on. Joan S., what were you telling Tom B.? It must have been pretty .interesting. 28 — John L. finds Margaret K. and Barb G. — ?! What were you doing looking for car keys in there? 29 — Wonder who all those “love letters go to that Shirley Hall writes in study hall. They surely can’t go to just ONE guy! NOVEMBER 1 — Dear old Fairbury High is still standing and survives with only a few soaped windows. 2 — The seniors struggle through a Constitution test. Boy, do we know a lot about our government? Time will tell. 3 _ Now the truth can be told. So it was Lynn W., John L. and numerous others who put the tin policeman on top of the new theater building! 4 — Latin initiation — Larry A., George W., and Roger B. make the cutest girls! 5 — Darlene S. got a picture of Donny H. He finally stopped long enough for her to click the camera. What is this? Is she carrying a secret torch for him? 8 — We've often wondered, “Is Carl B. really as shy and quiet as he pretends? We don’t think so! 9 — Now we have two play directors. Miss Mc- Closkey and Mrs. Ahlstrom. Boy, do we ever have to buckle down and learn our lines. 10 — Mr. McNeil comes to school with a pocket of cigars. Congratulations to you and your new little girl. “And now to make this feat more interesting. We all were very interested in the assembly program featuring “The Pattersons . 11 — No school. Sonja B. and Julia K. spend the afternoon driving a “stolen car. They spend the evening thinking up ways not to let their folks know about it! 12 — Last football game of the season ctChenoa. No comment. 15 - Five senior girls have picnic after play practice and are frightened by moving “tombstones ! 16 — Poor juniors hove I.Q. tests all day. Don’t worry, kids, they just want to see how smart you really are! 17 — A new twist, a senior asks a teacher for a date! 18 — Seniors portray their actingability in “Night of January 16th.’ Hollywood will give screen tests any day now! 19 — After the play: Some seniors hove fun dan- cing in Gilman while others window shop in Bloomington at 1:30 A.M. 22 — Seniors were going to pitch in and buy Betty F., Shirley P., and Carol W. a cot for history class, but then we’d have to buy them pajamas and too much is too much! 23 — Why are you so lonesome and blue, Jane R.? Is your heart throb working out of town this week? 24 — Juniors are showing off their new class rings this week. Serenaders make with the hot notes in an assembly. 25 — Thanksgiving Day — We are very thankful for a day of rest and relaxation. Pass the bicarbonate of soda, we all ate too much turkey! o °o °o 26 — Another day of vacation. We will really get to be lazy is this keeps up. 29 - Back to the grindstone. Speaking of stones, Wanda B. came back to school wearing a diamond. 30 — First basketball game of the season. Our new Jr. Varsity cheerleaders are Judy K., Dixie R., Margie T., and Phyliss S. DECEMBER 1 — A bad way to start out the new month, seniors frantically finish their history term papers in time to get their (groan) report cards. 2 — Dixie R. takes private lessons from Miss Sharp after school. Do you really like Latin that well, Dixie? 3 — Seniors go on all out campaign to sell “Criers'. Come on kids, we’ll be cryin’ if you don’t help us pay for them! 6 - Questionaire: Does Miss McCloskey spend all her time teaching? 7 - Jo W. wows everyone with her trumpet solo at the exchange concert in Chenoa. Ron T. was the hero of the game when he plunked two free throws to win a double over time 59-57 from Gridley. 8 — Nothing happened worth repeating, but just wait! 9 - High School Band gave their Winter Concert. Everyone thought the concert was good except the director. 10 - We lost to U. High by two heartbreaking points. Where were you Alice Jo, “rock' hunting with your boyfriend? 13 — Our senior pictures arrived today. One senior remarked, “It sure is too bad, my pictures look just like me! 14 — 11 days until Christmas — have all you kiddies written to Santa Claus yet? 15 — We’d like to know the secret of Tery E.’s masculine charm. He has two sophomore girls fighting over him at the same time! M Uf -----fef— 16 - A suggestion box is put up in the hall. Wonder what kind of suggestions student council will get? 17 — After a lot of hard work, we give an “allschool Christmas Chorus Concert. Will the first graders be such darling angels eleven years from now? 20 - Mr. Graf tries to show 4th hour P.E. class how to play volley ball. Was the floor hard, Mr. Graf? 21 — Beverly H., Joan R., and Lara W. turn Girls Chorus into a sewing circle with their chatter and embroidery work. 22 - It took Carlos and Warren half the afternoon to take Mrs. BesGrove’s Christmas scenery to Cropsey. A strong wind, wasn’t it boys? 23 — All school Christmas party. Everybody wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and uh, oh, those plans for N®w Year’s Eve. JANUARY 3 — Juniors lose no time over vacation. Judy T. and Duane B. are now going steady. Judy R. had Bill C.’s ring for a few days. What happened, didn't you like the size of his ring, Judy? 4 - Mr. Rife blinds his classes with his orange bow tie. A Christmas present from his mother-in-law, he says! 5 — Certain boys decide to get striped shirts with numbers, because the faculty is becoming too strict. 6 — Sophomores show pictures of New Year’s Eve party. My, my, what will they be like when they’re seniors? 7 — A few chemistry students think of drastic steps to take before test. Which is better, to swallow acid, or put tacks on the road and let the air out of the tires of o certain teacher’s car? 10 - Melodious music comes floating from the chorus room. F.F.A. boys are practicing for Family Night. 11 - Margaret, Pat, and Tommy K.are now known as the “Chickenpox Kids . We thought Tommy was too onery to be laid up for two weeks. 12 - Students burn the old midnight oil studying for semesters. 13 — Another day of cramming. F.F.A. gives awards to Duane Kaisner, J ames Walters, and Lynn Wessells at Family Night. 14 - Whee — — Semesters ore over ond school dismisses at noon. Now we can relax our brains for a few months again! 17 - Calendar staff. Bud, Jo Ann, and Sharron finally have a meeting. 'Bout time, gossip is flying fast fora few minutes. Oh, shoot, nobody knows anything new! 18 — We have another assembly, featuring Pruth McFarlin. Everyone agrees that we would like him to come back. 19 — Don’t be alarmed at the bright flashing lights. It isn’t an H-bomb, just Frank taking pictures for the Crier. 20 — Mr. Rife takes his social problem classes to Dwight Reformatory. Believe it or not, they all returned home. 21 — There are fewer boys in Mixed Chorus. Has Mrs. BesGrove lost her charm or patience? 24 — John B. returns to school with a black eye. Whattsa’ matto, did your big brother beat you up? 25 — P.E. classesdiscuss dating do’s and don’ts. Everyone is now well informed, but will anyone follow the rules? 26 - The upper classmen take a field trip to Forrest to hear Dr. Crane lecture on the evils of smoking and drinking. Why tell us when we’re all so innocent? 27 — Our second tournament game — Fairbury plays and wins. 28 — What has Lynn W. written all over his his- tory book? It’s for sure he has other things on his mind besides history. 31 — Carl B. and Ronnie S. showed up at the game Saturday night with two Chatswortti girls. How long has this been going on? FEBRUARY 1 — A trophy was awarded to our basketball boys for second place in the invitational Tournament. Good work, boys 2 - Annual Polio Auction. Wiat is that little freshman boy going to do with Mr. Graf’s lab coat? 3 — Mr. Wagner tells the Serenaders that they can’t join the Union. They're very sad. 4 - Delores K. got on the wrong bus after the game. When did you realize your mistake, Delores, when you heard the wolf whistles? 7 — Some people couldn’t tell whether they were coming or going last Saturday night. It sure was foggy and the roads sure were muddy. Damage to the ccrs was about $500. 8 — No dates for basketball boys for the rest of the season. Aw, come on coach, soften up, don’t be so hard on them! 9 — Dig this crazy joy, we cats get a frantic half to do the least to say the most. In other words no school for half a day. 10 — Beverly K.'s theme song is Teach Me To- night . Wonder what it will be tomorrow? 11 - A regular snow blizzard has descended upon us. That doesn't stop Mr. Rife and the seniors. They spend the day in Pontiac — College Day. 14 — Cupid’s arrow has struck again. This time it is Orville K. and a certain sophomore with the initials of Marlene Sheiler! (We knew this a long time ago but we had to put something romantic for Valentine’s Day!) 15 - Now that Mr. Wagner has agreed to let the Serenaders join the Union they don’t want too. How contrary can they get? 16 — Mr. Rife: The teenagers with cars surely drive fast these days. Jim: I understand that you have a car, Mr. Rife, doesn’t it go over 80? Mr. Rife: The only time my car would go over 80 is over a cliff! 17 — Chenoa gave us an exchange concert. Did you know you had an admirer from Chenoa, Jim S.? 18 — Our boys were really hot tonight. They beat Lexington 74-48. 21 — Freshie Madge N. comes to school with her arm in a sling. What happened, did you have a rough weekend? 22 - Mrs. BesGrove asks Donny S., “Don’tyou know you're a big boy now? Why couldn’t you keep a straight face, it wasn’t funny or was it? 23 — You just have to travel to another town to hear all the gossip about F.C.H.S. They know more about us than we do ourselves. 24 - Raymond B. spends his spare time selling corn seed in Minonk. Are you sure that's the only reason? 25 - Well, we met our old rival, Forrest, again. Bobby, you gave us a scare when you hit the wall, but asthe saying goes, “You can’t keep a good man down. MARCH 1 — First game of the Regional Tournament. We beat Chenoa by 18 points. Cheer, cheer, and double cheer for the basketball boys. 2 — Hey, Duane B., what are you trying to do, kill yourself or something? 3— Last basketball game for this year's seniors, but Dick and Ronnie showed some pretty good ball playing. 4 — “Aw right, Louie, drop that gun! Don’t be alarmed, kids, just the juniors beginning their long weeks of play practice. 7 — Larry A. finally kept his date with Carol Z. He couldn't make it Homecoming night sohe took her to the golf club dance. 8 — It must be spring by the looks of the new steadies this week. Margaret K. and Lynn W., Carol B. and Jim S., and Aura Mae F. and her boyfriend from Gibson City. 9 - Donna Z. and Pat K. aren’t on speaking terms with a certain classmate. We’re sure that you’ll make up with him again, girls. 10 — Henry Steffen was seen talking to a cute little seventh grader at noon. What areyou doing, Henry, robbing the cradle? 11 — A quiet day around here, no smells, no noise. Future scientists go to Champaign but everyone comes back in time for the big square dance in the evening. 14 — Nicky G. is following in the footsteps of his brothers. How many freshmen girls have you dated by this time, Nicky? 15 — Sherrill H. had four ways to get home the other night. We can tell you this much, she didn’t go home with her dad. ’6 — Why is everyone running to the cafeteria? To see the “Sweet Sixteen on television, natch! 17 - St. Patricks Day - Sure now is everyone wearin’ a bit of green? 18 — Bob Taylor has been here only a few weeks and he’s going steady with Joyce G. That Chicago boy has the technique. 21 — Mrs. Rapp posts notice: “Let’s keep the water guns at home. You might catch a cold with your wet clothes, girls. 22 — O.K. juniors, don't over do it. Play practice can't last that late! 23 — Two sophomore comedians imitate a certain senior and his brother. Anything for a laugh, huh, gals? 24 - Virginia G. should teach dancing after the exhibition she gave in P.E. the other day. 25 — What, another dance? Are we ever learning the fancy steps. We'll be real gone by the time Prom rolls around. 28 - Classmates envy Bill B.'s strength as he flexes his muscles lifting the barbells in P.E. 29 - We interrupt this calendar to bring you a special bulletin. Ho, hum isn’t it exciting? 30 — Delores M. complains that she wasn’t hun- gry for lunch. She just finished 1 4 of a pie in Home Ec. Why don’t you invite some drooling students from bookkeeping down to Home Ec.? 31 — Mr. McNeil takes pity on Jerry S. so he gave him a piece of bread and butter. That didn't take the place of pie, did it, Jerry? APRIL 1 - April Fool's Day, there’s no fooling about this, the Cr ier’s done. Wheel Can't wait to see the results. 4 — Donna Ward has solved the problem of kiss- ing her tall boyfriendgood-night. She stands on a foot stool. 5 — Latin Club Roman Banquet — slave anyone? Miss Sharp was,the 'Regina Pulchra of the banquet! 6 — Chatsworth is gettin' mighty popular these days. Who is Ernie C., Colleen? 7 — Congratulations to Sandra Schlipf on being awarded the D.A.R. 8 - No School — Good Friday. Let’s see, how many days off do we get this time? 11 - Juniors are getting that frantic look that always accompanies the last week of play practice. 12 — Ronnie Z. says his car is getting pretty old, it won't go over 90 any more. 13 — In English IV Evelyn and Corinne tell of plans to run an orphanage. Wny don’t you build an Old Folks Home and then all of the seniors can get together when we're old and gray? 14 - Well, juniors, tonight's the big opening night. The cast are chewing their fingernails up to their elbows. 15 — If the juniors aren’t “Girl Crazy now, they never will be. Good job, kids. 18 — Girls wish they could go on the Industrial Arts field trip. Is it because of handsome Mr. Shay? 19 — Ronnie T. decides after spending a day in the office it isn’t the school that he dislikes, but the principal of the thing. 20 - Say, do you know that all our quotations by our pictures are from Shakespeare? Wow, what intellectual seniors. 21 — Ida H. famous last words: I'll never' go steady again! 22 - Darrell S. says, “Girls are like breathing. If you can get along without ’em you’re pretty near dead! 25 — The law is laid down — Fred’s dad says no more parties. Where are you going to hold your jam sessions now? 26 — Track meet at Chenoa— Put on your winged shoes, boys. 27 — Juniors tell us we’re going to have a bon- fire in the middle of the gym for Prom. Do we have to bring our own hot dogs? 28 — Dion M.’s famous last words, Don’t wait for me after school, I'm going with Butch. 29 - Elmer R. and Nancy R. are the most seclu- sive seniors. Pry as we might they keep their private lives well hidden. MAY 2 - Did you have a nice snooze, Joan R.? We know bookkeeping is a bore, but do you have to snore so dam loud, and wake up the rest of us? 3 - Seniors take over classes and teach. Are we ever gonna show the underclassmen who’s boss. 4 - Say, Taylora, will you look in our treasury and see if we have enough money to take a senior trip? 5 - What’s this about Lucille S. chasing Anchor Cadillacs? 6 - Prom: We didn’t have to bring our own hot dogs anyhow. Thanks for the swell prom, juniors. 9 - Mr. Graff: What is steam? Tommy K. Water crazy with the heat! 10 — In case of fire, Charles F. would be the first on down the fire escape due to so much practice forced upon him by his classmates. 11 - How con the two boys from Saunemim tell the Spark twins apart? 12 — Mrs. Busing can’t wait for Friday to come so she can meet the Pontiac train. What’s this about goose bumps? 13 - Baseball tournament. Hope you can come out on top again this year. 16 — Andy: A silent janitor speaks not a word but knows all. Could he ever write a book about the seniors! 17 - Senior Skip Day - Is this the first day that any of the seniors have skipped? 18 - Mr. Wessels told the Ag. boys not to study for a test. They all took it to heart. Did you throw your paper in the wastebasket, too? 19 - Chicago, St. Louis, anyone? Where ever we go we’ll have a grand time on our senior trip. 20 — Fishy Friday — In the lunch line Mr. Rife exclaims, “What fried chicken again? 23 — This is the big week, kids, last chance to get A’s. No, we won’t cram, just a little extensive reviewing, is all. 24 - If you’re wondering who drewthese cartoons for the calendar, the credit goes to Suzanne B. 25 — Seniors practice for Commencement. Never knew there were so many left feet! 26 - We, the senior class, having given 4 years of our lives in active service at F.C.H.S. and never having been guilty of a misdemeanor leave our spotless reputation, a box of thumb tacks and water guns to anyone who wants them. 27 - Time to get that little scrap of paper we’ve been waiting for 12 long years is just about here. So long, everyone. ' cannot but remember such things were That were most precious to me.’