Frankfort Community High School - Red Bird Yearbook (West Frankfort, IL)

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The Seniors, Class of 1963, on their journey through life These seniors as well as the rest of the Class of '63 have reach- dent, Dick Melvin; vice-president, James Irvin; 2nd Row: secre- ed an important crossroad. Bottom Row: sponsor, Mr. Ricci; presi- tary, Darlene McReaken; and treasurer, Karen Whitt. The doors have finally closed on our high school days. We look back, as if it were yesterday, on many events: our hilarious freshman program and our first initiation day; the variety show in our sophomore year: our riotous junior play, “Boy Wanted”; our most memorable senior play, 14A Man Called Peter”; our lovely prom, “Fantasy Land”; and our radiant I lomecoming Queen Darlene McReaken with her court. All of these and many more give us cherished memories of our high school days. Mr. Ricci was our class sponsor, and our officers were Dick Melvin, president; James Irvin, vice-president; Darlene McReaken, secretary; and Karen Whitt, treasurer. Now we are looking forward to meeting classmates at the Twenty-five-year Reunion. Abner, Dan “It's the mind that makes the man” Band, Chorus, Math Club, Cafeteria Club, Foreign Language. Baker, Rosemarie 4,She has a will and a wit all her own” Foreign Language. Baney, Wayne “When is graduation?” Foreign Language, Freshman Basketball. Barr, Bill “To have a friend, one must he one.” Football Captain, Basketball, Track, Key Club, Student Council, “F” Club, Foreign Language. 26

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intelligently from the many courses offered Time seems to be a very important element in the lives of our cooks and custodians. They put in many painstaking hours of hard work in order to make our school comfortable. On December 3, 1962, Paul Lawson, a well-known and well-liked custodian at FCI IS, passed away suddenly while working at school. His excellent and cheerful service beyond the call of duty is a shining example for us all. Mrs. Newton, head cook, has been at FCHS for twelve years. Like all of the other chefs de cuisine, she plans and prepares excellent meals in the school cafeteria for all the students. Mr. Avery, head custodian at FCHS, has had twenty-four years of experience. He has many jobs to perform — replacing light bulbs is only one of them. 1 le even helps us open stubborn lockers! Mr. Wright, West Frankfort truant officer, has had ten years of experience on the job. His main dutv is maintaining school attendance, but he also carries messages between the various buildings. Bottom Row: J. Marshall, E. Avery, W. Lucas, P. Lawson. Row 2: C. Thompson, D. Newton, M. Payne, V. Bost, E. Mitchell, E. Wright. Row 3: C. Martin, C. Smith, N. Russell. 25

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have now reached an important crossroads of decisions Bartoni, Judy “She has a knight in shining armor. Red Peppers, Foreign Language, Red Bird Notes. Bedokis, Rick He’s tall and handsome. What more could one want?” Football, Basketball, Track, Foreign Language, “F” Club, Student Patrol. Biggs, Diane Care sits lightly on her shoulders. Red Peppers, Tri-Hi-Y, Bowling Club, 1962 Redbird, Foreign Language. Biggs, Joyce Ann “Dynamite comes in small packages! Student Council, Office Worker, Foreign Language. Blades, Lindell Just remember: 'Fun! Fun! Fun! Not: Worry! Worry! Worry!' Projectionist. Blades, Sally A merry heart is better than gold. Foreign Language. Boner, Joann She’s not rowdy. She's just full of fun!” Foreign Language, 1962 Redbird. Boyer, Larry He may be quiet in a crowd, but when he’s alone-----I Foreign Language, Pep Band, Band. Britton, Mary Kay “She walks in beauty like the night. Tri-Hi-Yy, Red Peppers, Bowling, Jr. Nursing, Mixed Chorus, Office. Brown, Brenda Kay Speech is silver; silence golden. Red Peppers, Jr. Nursing. Carr, Diane Laugh, and the world laughs with you! Foreign Language, Red Peppers. Office. Carrington, Roy I'd rather be handsome than rich. Future Builders and Industrialists. 27