Fillmore High School - Echoes Yearbook (Fillmore, IN)

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fl ff new Qqlunnfj- smuon uxsronr, continued Circulation manager, Gene Deweese and Kenneth Carpenter, mimeograph operators, Hrs. Good an, Sponsor. H Ethel Thompson was one of the Cardinal yell leaders and received a black yell sweater. On August 27, the Seniors were in an uproar. They were selling school supplies and books. The school children were coming in for all kinds of books. After the first of the tenm things quieted down and tablets, pencils, ink, erasers, etc., were sold. On September 3, class officers and sponsors were selected. Miss Jose h was their sponsor and to help her: Noble Tharp, fWho campaigned three days!g, president, Peggy Arnold, assistant, Vera Ross, secretary, Judith Pruitt, treasurer, Thomas McNeil, reporter. On October 13, the seniors had their individual pictures taken by Porters. Two girls wore jeans because of a fire drill. Each was sure the camera wmid break but nothing happened and it developed later that each had good pictures. October 20, Fillmore won the softball Championship. The final game was against Russellville. The senior boys were thrilled! Ethel Thompson again represented the class of seniors as a Cardinal yell leader. November l, the seniors began a magazine drive. The proceeds were about 8200, much to their delight. On December 13 the l9h9 'Echoes' staff was selected. Wilma Wilson, editor, Thomas McNeil, assistant editor, Anita Selsor, business manager,Rache1 Lisby, production manager, Kenneth Carpenter, sports editor, Pat Henderson, feature editor, Kathleen Kendall, department editor, Ethel and Don Thompson, art editors, Florence Pell and Roland Neier, subscription managers, Judith Pruitt and Gene Deweese, photographers, Vera Ross and Noble Tharp, advertising managers, Madonna Goss and Peggy Arnold, proofreaders were the members of the staff. Miss Joseph did the final proofreading and Mrs. Goodman was the faculty advisor. On December 23, the juniors and seniors sponsored a Christmas dance in the gym. The decorations were holly, mistletoe, streamers, and candles. Everyone danced on everyones' 'barking dogs' and had to say, 'Excuse me!' about every five minutes. Several learned to dance, though. Punch, cake and candy were served later. The orchestra had many pretty dance pieces and every one enjoyed it very much. January 22, the Fillmore Cards made history by winning the Wabash Valley preliminary fro Roachdale. Among the proud Cards were Noble Tharp, Gene Deweese, Kenneth Carpenter, Don Thompson, and Roland Heier. At the Terre Haute semi-finals they won their first game but lost their second. In the annual D.A.R. good citizenship selection Ethel Thompson was chosen as D.A.R. representative from Fillmmre High School. The class chose Ethel Thampr son, Judith Pruitt, and Rachel Lisby. From these three the faculty elected Ethel Thompson by a very close margin. The D.A.R. is chosen for dependabil- ity, service, leadership, and partiotism. Jeanette Tippin, from Bainbridge ff, - 327-CS F-ffffxpl v X

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CD CD rd 64 E4 f W f fy ...S-Q!-wa... QW a?'QiAtw,5Q '! Q HISTORY, Continued was selected as the county winner and represented Putnam County in the state contest. On February 2b, 25, and 26, the Fillmore Cards played in the Sectional Tourney. They won the tourney and the seniors boys were happy to be a part of the team. They lost their second game in the Regional, however. The senior boys--Noble Tharp, Kenneth Carpenter, Roland Neier, Noble Tharp, Gene Deweese, and Harry Custis--received awards at the basketball sup- per given in the boys' honor on March ll, in the Fillmore school house. Ethel also won an award. After supper a magician entertained with tricks. On March 18, the seniors sponsored a St. Patricks Day Hop in the Fillmore gymnasium. The gym was decorated in the traditional green with white trimming. Everyone enjoyed everything, from dancing to refreshments. Three senior girls--Wilma Wilson, Anita Selsor, and Vera Jean Ross--went to the county contests to represent the advanced typing class. They won sec- ond as a team. A guidance conference was held at the Greencastle auditorium on March 21. The conference was to help all who plan to attend college either this sum er or this coming fall, Those who went from the senior class were: Ethel Thomp- son, Rachel Lisby, and Judith Pruitt. On April 2h, Baccalaureate Service was held at the Methodist Church. The twenty seniors were attired in suits. Reverend Robert Robinson was their speaker and gave a very interesting talk. The high school chorus furnished the music. Thursday, April 28, the seniors gathered together at the Christian Church for what would probably be the last time. The girls wore white dresses, the boys,suits. Dr. John Haramy was the speaker of the evening. An ensemble from the Lyons Music Company of Crawfordsville presented several enjoyable selec- tions. The twenty seniors proudly received diplomas to signify that they were graduates after twelve years of hard toil for them--and the teachers. On April 9, the Alu ni Banquet was held at the Fillmore school house. Several attended and all had a nice time, especially the seniors since this was their first year. It is hoped they all may be there in years to come. Another high-lite of the year was the junior and senior reception, held in April. All the seniors who went enjoyed the evening and thanked the jun- iors for their last prom. The group, including seniors, teachers, and others, left for a nine day trip on April 30, at 6:00 a.m. They saw Washington, D.C., Annapolis Naval Academy, New York City, Statue of Liberty, Niagara Falls, and Canada. Happy but tired they returned home on May 8. Those who were missing were: Anita Selsor, Patty Henderson, and Noble Alexander. This ends their history for now, but it is hoped that their future his- tory will be marked with success and outstanding events. It is also hoped that future years will be as happy as the past twelve years have been for them. The End .X Q 1 if --i KET 8522222--N's.......QQ...-iiL------ - -ig ff N Q f is