Granite City High School - Warrior Yearbook (Granite City, IL)

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Tuesday, May 27,1952 G R A N I T E H I G H W O R L D Page 27 Shop Course Gives Practical Background By MAX CLINARD Which shop would you say had the most seniors in it? Pattern shop or Machine shop? Well, if you did, you would be wrong. The welding shop leads with 18, pattern shop has 13 and machine shop 12. Through the years, these shops have es- tablished a reputation of helping the school and students. If it weren't for the shops of Granite, the school would pay un- told repair bills. The fellows also benefit by gaining experience which later gets them jobs in industry. Welding Shop Welding shop is the most expensive shop in the school, it consumes S1000 a year on oxygen and acetylene. Yet, it is one of the most helpful. The welding for the foot- this shop. Sen- Jim Clements, ball scoreboard was done in iors who do this work are Max Clinard, Harold Davis, Neil Kirchner, Albert Lesko, Jack Reese, Bob Withers, and Marvin Bohnenstiehl. The fellow leading Mr. William F. Brown's Welders with outstanding electric work is Glen Davis. Rodney Blevins is close behind. Ed Dombrosky, Jim Hacke- thal and Ed Kcrkemeyer are the seniors leading in acetylene. Richard Paterson, Gerald Reise, and Harold Zellin also should be included in the welding shop picture. Pattern Shop 4 Most helpful, the pattern shop is the one which is always busy, whether decorating the stage, or fixing some other part of the building. Mr. Ralph Bailey has his charges all around the school. You may have seen Earl Barker, Charles Becherer, or Robert Miller fixing something. These are the ones with the best grades. Helping in any way they could, Jack DeGonia, James Geise, Paul Greer, Charles Mucho, Bob Nunn, Richard Paterson, Norman Rieske, Gerald Riese, Don Twellman, and Harold Zellin have managed to keep busy. Machine Shop 'INvo of the finest instructors of the school head the machine shop, Mr. William Diefenbronn and Mr. Ralph Grange. If you need anything done in metal work and done right, this is the place. The fellows to do it are Tom Barnucia, Rodney Blevins, Marvin Bohnenstiel, Bob Cann, Fred Ken- ncrly, Ed King, Ed Kerkemeyer, George Maier, Norman Oberdieck, Howard Rob- ertson, Kenny Sudholt and the master at the head of the list, Herman Hemken, Al- bert Lesko also belongs in this group, be- ing in the unit metal's class. Unit Woods This shop leads all others in the produc- tion of useful projects. Headed by Mr. Harvey Mullen, it has the following seniors on the roll call: Bill Hodge, Joe Hahn, Max Clinard, Glen Davis, Ed Manoogian, Tom Barnucia, and Bob Withers. Electric Shop The shop which takes care of that all im- portant factor, the lights, and other elec- trical devices too numerous to count, is headed by Mr. Louis Metcalf. Dick Curtis has the honor of being the only shop fore- man in school. Under him, he has such wizards as Richard Turner, David Whitsell, Larry Denning, Harold Davis, Ed Dom- brosky and Jim Hackethal. There are no top seniors in the unit electric shop. Draftln Shop Last, but far from least, is the drafting shop. This shop is perhaps the brains of all the shops-the one which is counted on to produce the plans. There are only three graduating seniors-David Hileman and Bob Graf, plus Eugene Lowell, who is gn the Co-op plan working at Laclede tee . The shop boys who do not get all the credit due them are pictured above. They are, from left to right, front row: Bob Graf, Eugene Lowell, Bob Miller, Jim Giese, Charles Becherer, and Earl Baker. Second row: Dave Hileman, Dick Curtiss, Richard Turner. Jim Hackethal and Ed Dombrosky. Third row: Ed King, Herman Hemken, Glen Davis, Ed Kerkemeyer, Bob Cann, Ed Manoogian, Howard Robertson, Max Clin- ard, Norman Oberdieck, and George Maier. Mr- Jackson Wins Dubious Honor Champion Thorn in Students' Side By JULE BLAKE Mr. Elmer Jackson reigns as the undis- puted champion when it comes to being the thorn in the students' side. No other teacher even comes close to the number of times Mr. Jackson was named by seniors on their questionaires in filling out the blank, What has been your most embar- assing moment in high school. To illustrate, Joyce Rogers didn't es- pecially appreciate Mr. Jackson's implica- tion that the only reason she read Ro- mance Comics was to find new techniques to find a boy friend. The cafeteria also provides the back- ground for many embarassing moments. Gail Spengel remembers the time she sat on the little chair that wasn't there. Ed Manoogian, thinking he had a new brain- storm , opened a bottle of milk by sticking his finger through the cap: but he got more than he expected. A half a bottle of milk squirted into his face. When Bob Basarich dropped his tray full of food, he had the once in a life time pleasure of hav- ing his new pants covered with all the goodies from his tray. A I-Ic+Man Shy and reserved Everett Steele will never live down the time a group of attrac- tive young girls began singing a love song to him while he was riding home on a bus. Of course, he did the thing every average young man does. He got off the bus and walked the rest of the way home. Marian Dillie, Lotus Craig, Wanda Houseman, and Geraldine Harley all be- came red faced in a similar manner. At one time or another, they all have acci- dently found their gym suits open when a group of boys just happened to be passing y. Earl Branding is still being reminded that he forgot his speech of acceptance when he was given the class chain at last year's recognition assembly. Rodney Blev- ins still has the jumps from the day De- tective Grigsby caught him sneaking through the locker room while he was sup- posed to be in class! It's Blackmail! It's blackmailer Gus Lohmann nowg ask Howard Theis. He has been paying off to keep a certain photo of himself in a grass skirt out of circulation. During one of these crowded mornings around the boys' lavatory Donna Ellis was accidently car- ried along with the crowd into the rest- room. Sue Cocagne believes she was more scared than embarassed when she opened her locker one bright morning to find a dead squirrel with the accompanying exotic aroma staring her in the face. Bob Ka- danec wanted to play basketball so bad he dribbled right on in the gym without notic- ing that the girls had it. tThat's what he says anwvayi. VVateh Those Whispers Dorothy Stark watches what she says now, even if it's only a whisper, because she found out the hard way that Mrs. Statton is an accomplished lip reader . . . After spotting an open window in Miss Dod's room the bird decided one of the ne- cessities of life could not be delayed. Spot- ting unsuspecting Juanita Vaughn, he let go. Plenty of soap and water plus avoid- ing other people for a few days was the only cure . . . After a great performance the star is usually carried off the field of his great- est triumphs. Well, what her accomplish- ments have been are in doubt, but Sandy Mills was carried through the boys' locker room . . . though it happen quite often, Mervil Massey is the first to think that having car trouble after the !Prom is em- barassing . . . And finally Don Conreaux is one of those kind, he says Nothin' even embarasses me.

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Page 26 GRANITE HIGH WORLD Tuesday, May 27, i952 Makers Display Their Ware Posing proudly are the students who designed and made the class flag. Squatting are Dale Cook and Mike Papp, the drafting shop boys who designed the flag. Standing are Twila Edmonds, Shirley Ohms, Kathleen Hillmer, Willa Mae Groves, and Margaret Cafeteria, Library and Office Will Lose Many Faithful Top Seniors When the June '52 class graduates, several cafeteria, library, and office workers will leave. These faithful 4-2's have donated their services to help lessen the jobs of others. Two top-senior boys who have worked in the cafeteria during lunch periods are Everett Steele and Ray Hoffman. Loretta Young is the only 4-2 serving as library assistant. Helping in the office during their free periods are Marilyn Ogden, Sandra Dore, Phyllis Serfas, Phyllis Cooper, Audrey Burich, and Willa Mae Grove. Every day after school, Vineta Mercer and Rae Jones work in the school office until 5 o'clock. Assisting Miss Hetty Pick, the girls' dean, during the 4th hour have been Sue Cocagne, Phyllis Cooper, and June Miles. Kathleen Hillmer, Pat Townsend, and June Hlaston aid Miss Pick the seventh hour. Mr. Lawrence McCauley, the boys' dean, has had as his helpers Pat Town- send, Sandra Dore, Marilyn Ogden, Twila Edmonds, Marian Dillie, Pat Bucky, Bar- bara Nicol, and Mary Joyce Sanders. Vacancies for helpers will be numerous Haug, the girls who made the flag. when these seniors graduate. :aids from ,the Wise Hallowed Halls of Granite High hi 'S'P Y Provide for Cherished Memories By Pat Townsend The top seniors have given us their philosophy-bits of knowledge which have seen them through life thus far and may see them through the years to follow: Bob Ka,stelicHThe thing that goes the farthest toward making life worth- while that costs the least and does the most is just a friendly smile. Norman Reiske-On my honor to do my best, to help myself and cheat the rest. Leroy Petty-Staying out possible. Dale CookfPatience can mountains. Charlotte Lewis-Never until trouble troubles Wilbur Higgins-Hear counsel, and receive instructions, that thou mayest be wise in thy later end. Don Twellmain-You are never rich enough in friends that you can afford to lose one. Helen Shaver-To rise higher, aim higher. Margaret Haug-Do what ever possible to- day because tomorrow never comes. Helen Astorian-Happiness is everythingg sadness is nothing. Lois Wallace-Be yourself. Jule Blakee-Don't take life so seriously. You'll never get out of it alive. Jo Kelih-Giving is living. Albert Lesko-Everyone is ignorant. It's just that they are ignorant of differ- ent things. Joyce Rice-If you tell the truth, you don't have anything to remember. Linda. Hernandez-Charity is the multi- tude of all sin. Dennis MontgomeryfBe a live wire, and you won't be stepped on. of trouble when build and move trouble trouble you. By Gus Lohmann As we top seniors leave the hallowed halls of Granite high we take with us the memory of one cherished accomplishment. In the years to come when we tell our children and grandchildren of our high school days the memory of our cherished accomplishment will be the most vivid. Everett Steele, Mary Herr, Don Con- reaux, Mary Hess, Mariann Kientzy, and Bill Hodge take pride in passing their language courses. Richard Turner, Sandra Mills, Charles Mucho, Lavetta Mann, Har- old Davis, Joyce Rice, Eunice Oberdieck, Charles Becherer, Bob Miller and Jim Cle- ment cherish the thought of passing their junior and senior English courses. Science presented a challenge to Willa Mae Grove and Betty Lavelle. They are proud of their chemistry grades, while Virginia Kientzy is pleased to have passed biology. Passed Algebra Donna Ellis, Bob Graf, and Jim Hacke- thal claim passing algebra with Mr. Vernon Orr as the teacher as their accomplish- ments. Curtis Stover, Paul Greer, and Chalmer Tucker are also proud of accomp- lishments in the field of math. Mrs. I-Ieuman's typing courses were mastered by Cecilia Finck, Shirley New- man, Janet Bridges, and Loretta Young. Cherishing their accomplishments in short- hand are Gerry Perry, Rae Jones, Vineta Mercer, Shirley Luecker, and Juanita Vaughn. Vineta Mercer-Good, Better, Best, never let it rest until your good is better and your better best. Howard Robertson-Try once and try again. Then quit-don't make a fool of yourself. Kathleen Hilmer-When you think little of a person, say as little as you think. Non-failures Their non-failure records are cherished by Rodney Blevins, Ed Manoogian, Rose Ann Duckworth, Evelyn Carnahan, Albert Lesko, June Miles, Bob Withers, Gloria Fedorchak, Dorothy Wilmouth, and Ro- bert Laub. Twila Edmonds, Bob Kastelic, Marlene Mitchell, and Pat Bucky cherish the memory of being on the honor roll. Having four majors pleases Mervil Masey. Jackie Burckhartt and Geraldine Harley will long remember their accomplishments in band, while Gail Spengel, Josephine Keli, Dixie Haley, and Marilyn Ogden cherish their membership in Masque and Gavel. Marian Dillie and Clarice Dameron are proud of being cheerleaders. Cherish Letters Earning letters in tennis rate high with Ronald Branding, Tom McRaven, and Earl Branding. Joan Cann, Shirley Ohms, and Lois Wallace are proud of being members of G.A.A. Jack Reese cherishes the most valuable player on the football team title. Don Henson and Eddie Cook will never for- get the hours spent on the basketball court and the baseball diamond, while his track accomplishments stand foremost in the mind of Tiny Robertson. Margaret Haug proudly supervised the making of our class flag. Mildred Hollis learned the art of sewing, and Joyce San- ders the art of driving a car. Wins Award Winning the Lesche Literary Award is Joyce Shelton's proudest memory, while their work in art will never be forgotten by Betty Favier and June Hlastan. Jean- nette Allen obtained a diploma in three and a half years. Sandy Dore and Helen Brazier cherish the thoughts of serving as vice-president of the student body. Audrey Burich is happy to be chosen second attendant to the May Queen as well as class treasurer.

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Page 28 G R A N I T E H I G H W O R l. D Tuesday, May 27,1952 College Beclcons to 49 Top Seniors By JERRY HICKS As graduation time comes, it becomes necessary for top seniors to make plans for their future. Forty-nine have already picked their colleges. Jack Reese and Chalmer Tucker are going to the Univer- sity of Colorado at Boulder, Colo. Howard Theis and Ronald Branding are going to Elmhurst, Everett Steele, to Lee college in Cleveland, Tenn.: Don Bright, Colorado A and M at Golden, Colo.: Clarice Dameron, to Palmer college in Davenport, Iowa. Home Schools Several schools closer to home are at- tracting graduates. Most popular school is Washington University, where Joyce Rog- ers, Mervil Massey, Marilyn Ogden, Don Davis, Pat Noeth, Helen Astorian, Richard Kleffman and Tom McRaven all hope to attend. Other popular choices are Southern Illi- nois university, where Bob Withers, Fred- eric Kennerly, Rit-a Penrod, Jerry Hicks, Dick Curtiss, Bob Graf, and David Hile- man are going. The University of Missouri beckons Bill Hodge, Howard Robertson, Ed Cook, and Shirley Harshany. Students planning to attend Illinois State normal are Betty Walker, Alice Mowry, and August Loh- mann. University of Illinois is the choice of Sandra Dore, John Breyer, Margaret Francis, Helen Brazier, and Bob Kastelic. Students entering business college are Jeanne Serfas, Mary Herr, Betty Lavelle, Shirley Ohms, Eunice Oberdlek, and Kathleen Hillmer. Future nurses will be Wanda Houseman, Marion Dillie, Willa Mae Grove, and Sandy Mills. Pat Townsend is going to DePauw: Lois Woerman, Principia, Bob Ka-denac, Knox: Neil Kirchner, Arkansas state: Den- nis Montgomery, Ludwig School of Music: Kenneth Cann, the Latin American Insti- tute of Chicagog Robert Pieper and Loren Davis, St. Louis School of Mortuary Science. Two Rushtelclts To Go Abroad Two of Granite high's teachers, Miss Nina and Miss Agnes Rushfeldt, will en- joy their summer vacation period with an extended tour of European countries, in- cluding England, France, and Norway. Ac- cording to their present plans, the Rush- feldts will leave for New York on Thurs- day, June 5. From this port of embarka- tion they will sail aboard the New Am- sterdam for the old country. Since the Rushfeldts are of Norgegian ancestry, they will spend one month of their European visit in the Land of the Midnight Sun. On July 11, they will join a study group from Boston University for a conducted tour to all the spots of in- terest in England. The next stop on their journey will be France where they will have the oppor- tunity to see the wonderous sights of Paris. On August 21, they will board a plane in Paris and fly back to the U. S. where they will arrive home in time to attend the annual summer workshop. Finals Out There's Joy in Mudville There's joy in Mudville lGranitel to- night. Yes, top seniors are exempt from finals. On the bulletin board one Friday morning, everyone was asked to be at the top senior party as a very important announcement was to be made. Not knowing what was going to happen, each senior, wonderingly, hurried to the party. As the dances clicked off, the ten- sion rose. Finally, Mr. Johnson looking very solemn advanced to the platform and told everyone to gather around. With a slight hesitation, he began: All con- sideration has been given and the ad- ministration has decided to keep the B average. We will not go back to the C exemption. At this, everyone became sad and downcast. Seeing this, Mr. Johnson, with a sly grin, hesitated, then went on- Everyone but the top seniors must take the final examinations. When the shouts of joy and jubilation had died sufficiently, Mr. Johnson con- tinued: Under two circumstances. Again quiet reigned. Then he made known the two circumstances: ill Unless you want to take the final. C23 If you are failing and have to take the final. At this, all pandemonium broke loose. So instead of sorrow in Granite high, gladness reigns over the top seniors to- night. Mr. Johnson has struck out the final examinations for them. Mowry, Deatherage To Keep Science Pins Alice Mowry and Leslie Deatherage are the only Science club top seniors who will continue to wear their club pins after graduation. Having 75 points for four se- mesters in succesion is the requirement to keep the pin. Points can be earned by attending sci- ence club meetings, working on commit- tees, having a B average, entering the science fair, and holding an office. Leslie Deatherage has been president of Science club 4-2, vice-president of Science club 4-1, president of electronics 3-1, pres- ident of photography 4-1, and vice pres- ident of photography 4-2. Alice Mowry, a charter member, sec- retary of science club 3-2, and secretary of chemistry 4-2. Another year, another president. Leslie Deatherage 4-2, turned the science club gavel over to Marshall Gollub 2-1, new president for fall '52. At the election May 13 Don Coleman 2-2, was elected vice- president, Pat Sher 3-2, treasurer, and Lena Ruth Seligman 3-2, secretary. Destination of the science club picnic was Pere Marquette, Saturday, May 24. Mervil Massey 4-2 chairman of the food committee and Ed Dombrosky chair- man of transportation committee made final plans. Since is rained at the picnic last year all the members kept in touch with the weather man. Artist, TV Star, Hobo Various Future Hopes Behind every face, whether it be solemn and sad or laughing and glad, lies a hidden desire for tomorrow. Maybe you've heard someone say, Nobody passes without some thing to be thankful for, so why overlook today's joys to dream of an uncertain fu- ture. Wishin' Take a peek into the future of these seniors. You can't blame them for wish- in'. Probably the most popular wish is that of peace over the world. Cleeta Snell- ing, Betty Walker, Ralph Barker, and Bob Kadanec wish for this above all others. Since it is said that love makes the world go around, it's undoubtedly a good thing that Clarice Dameron, Margaret Francis, Wilma Lindner, Helen Brazier, Shirley Newman, and Pat Townsend want to be housewives with any amount of child- ren from 2 to 10. Wants Kids Richard Turner wants H10 kids while Bill Hodge will be content with two boys, a farm, and wife. Dale Cook agrees with Bill. He wants a cattle farm in Oregon or Canada. Jack Reese will be satisfied with a southern plantation listening to the strum of banjos. Financially minded are George Robeff, who hopes to have a money vault like Scroogeg and Gale Cuvar just wants a cadillac. Charles Mucho merely wants a couple million dollars to go to Californ- ia in that Cadillac: and a third million will satisfy Dennis Montgomery. New Editor The Chicago Tribune will have Jon Dres- sel as editor if he gets his wish: while Don Conreaux will be a famous commercial ar- tist. Just look on TV for Ed Cook, who will be playing baseball in the major leagues. Norman Reiske, too, will be star- red on TV, on the Howdy Doody Show. Because they love to travel, Lois Woer- man will be speeding toward California on the Silver Zephyr, while Joyce Sanders flies overhead as an airline hostess. Mike Papp, hankering after speed will drive in the Indianapolis Memorial Day Race. Leroy Petty plans on going to the moon by way of rocket ship. Be a Hobo Energetic Neil Kirchner is going into the Hobo profession with Jack Reese. Jack Degonia and Don Henson make on- ly a small request, Just to be living, will satisfy them, while Everett Steele wishes for another 10 years. Dave Whitsell probably expresses a hap- py wish in I simply want to be out of high school. l Senior Edition Statt l Editor-in-Chief .... August Lohmann Managing editor . . . Margaret Francis Photographer .... Leslie Deatherage Assist. photographer . Lena Ruth Seligman Jule Blake . Helen Holst . . . Jon Dressel Headline writer . . . Cartoonist . Boys' sports . Girls' sports . . . . . Helen Brazier Editorial editor ..... Max Clinard Proofreaders . .... Jo Ann Turck, Jane Davis, Karen Andersen