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

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Tuesdoy,Mcy27,l952 GRANITE HIGH WORLD Pqge5 Practice ls the Word, Success ls the Reward Try! Try! Try again! is an old saying. lt could be easily changed to practice! praetiee again! il' you are to succeed. These are the pass words ot' Granite high's band. Meeting one-hall' hour every day, besides the hour section practice, the drum players and players ot' other instru- ments, each come to the band room for his turn. To play in the band, a pupil must know his music as he is required to play the major and minor scales, and the arpeggios. Besides this he must win his place in the band through competition in try-outs. Those who have been in the band four years are Jacqueline Burckartt, Nancy Brady, Donald Spalding, John Kravec, Jean Corey, Shirley Lindner and Dennis Montgomery. Three year veterans are Geraldine Beasley and Alice Mowry. Jer- ry Ezell has been in the hand for two years. To win a first chair in the band a pupil must win by trials, that is, all those who have mastered the scales and passed the try-outs: earn the right to compete with others to see who will occupy the first, second, or third chairs. There is stiff com- petition to be seated in the first chair. Those who have held first chair are Jackie Burckhartt for three years, Jean Corey for two years, Shirley Lindner, Geraldine Beasley, John Kravec for one year each. Jackie is, perhaps, the outstanding member of this group. She was a member of the brass sextet, which has won first place in state three years in succession, and is the recipient of the band award. 8 Top Seniors Receive Glee Club Music Pins A leader and a capable individual, both in leading and directing the activities ol' choral groups, stated Mr. Warren Simp- kins in describing Max Anderson, winner of the glee club award, For six semesters Max has been singing tenor in the glee club and mixed chorus. He is now the assistant director of the glee clubs. As a 2-l, he had a leading role in the operetta College Daze . Sings ln Quartet Max, having taken vocal lessons lor three years, sings with a mixed quartet eomposed of Don Smallwood, Shirley Schoeber, and Marlene Beck. He also sings xvtih a boys' quartet made up ot' Don Conreaux, Dennis Montgomery, and Don Smallwood . Top seniors who have done outstanding work in the tield of vocal music this year, for the first, time, will be awarded pins, In previous years letters in the form ot' G's have been presented. Receive Awards Top seniors who will receive these awards will be: Max Anderson, Clarice Dameron, Rae Jones, Wilma Lindner, La- vetta Mann, Bob Pieper, Joyce Rogers, and Don Smallwood. They have all been mem- bers of the glee club for over six semes- ters. Starting next fall to earn a pin a top senior must have been in glee club seven semesters, have earned 200 points for par- ticipation in music festivals, and in school and community activities. May Queen l l l l t l l I l l t t t l l l.el't to right: Audrey Burich, second attendantg Sue Cocagne, May Queen, t Dixie Haley. first attendant. llizrancis Winner New Grganlled Of SIOO Bond i The winner ot' the annual essay contest isponsored by Granite City Steel Co. is lMargaret Francis. The title ot' the 1000 iword theme was Does corruption in high places affect the morals of youth. As first place winner Margaret will receive a S5100 savings bond at recognition day as- tsembly, Second place and a 5650 savings bond was copped by Richard Kleffman while third place and a S25 bond was won by Jack Reese. Fourth place went to Bob fKastelic and fifth to Jon Dressel. l Margaret's only comment when Mr. Johnson told her that she was the Winner was you're kidding. The contest was open to all seniors in the Quad-Cities and any other high school senior whose father works at the Granite City Steel. Last year's winner was Maxine Jackson. l Nearly everyone is familiar with the Hi- Y's, Quill and Scroll, the Big Inch club and Dt-Molay, but how many have heard of the new club that has sprung up? The name ot' this new fraternity, the Big Four club, has the astounding total of two members. The president is Bob Stonewall Portell 2-2, and Don Slug- ger Henson 4-2, is vice-president. The club would have a secretary, treasurer and sergeant at arms if it had more members. Requirements are simple. The boy need only be a member of the baseball team, and have attained sometime during the season a hit good for four bases void of errors or any other mistakes by the op- posing team. At latest count, Bob had banged out two home runs and Don had accounted for one. This has been an incentive for the rest of the Warriors to go for bigger and better hits, which should serve as a warning for people living around Wilson park.. Watch your windows because the Warriors are swinging for the fences.

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I Puge4 GRANITE HIGH WORLD Tuesdoy,May27,l952 Pilots Guide Senior Class To Safe Haven Miss Hazel Towery Mr. Treffie Cox They Made 8-Page Paper Possible The top seniors in journalism standing about Mr. Bob Burns, sports editor of the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, at the Quill and Scroll banquet are from left to right, Pat Townsend, Leslie Deatherage, Howard Theis, Max Clinard, Jule Blake, Mr. Bob Burns, Jerry Hicks, Dorothy Lesko, Gus Lohmann, Jon Dressel, and Margaret Francis. Fourteen top seniors leaving the jour- nalism class are graduating with a list of many accomplishments behind their names. Largely through their efforts the school has been able to enjoy this semester's eight-page edition, packed with pictures. The person having the highest honors is Jon Dressel, winner of the journalism award. After his six semesters in journal- ism he has written 1053 inches, exclusive of the Senior Edition. He has had more inches of printed material than any other journalist has ever had. Three complete four-page issues of the paper without any ads would total 1050 inches 28 Best Articles After every issue the class votes for the best articles and Jon has come out ahead with 28 of his chosen as the best. He served as feature editor as a low junior, sports editor as a top junior and low sen- ior, and editor-in-chief during his top sen- ior year. He is a charter member of the Big Inch club and the only member left in school of the 200 club. Edits 3 Pages Margaret Francis has been feature edi- tor during the entire year. She has shown marked ability and has had to accept large responsibilities. Three complete pages have been under her jurisdiction. She be- longs to the Big Inch club and to Quill and Scroll. August Lohmann was manag- ing editor last semester and is editor of this senior edition, which is 32 pages in- stead of the customary 24. He belongs to Quill and Scroll and the Big Inch club. Jule Blake has been managing editor for the past semester, and has the unu- sual record of making Quill and Scroll and Big Inch club, both at the same time. Karen Andersen, in journalism for six se- mesters, has been business manager for a year and a half. She has had charge of writing all checks and depositing all money. She is a member of the Big Inch club and Quill and Scroll and in addition, she had charge of the sale of cards and was editor of the April Fool's edition. Record Number Leslie Deatherage has been head pho- tographer for the past year but has taken pictures for the paper for four semesters. He also has set a record, by taking more pictures than anyone has ever done for the Granite High World. He has served as Miss Margaret Beard There couldn't be a car without a driver, a plane without a pilot, a train without an engineer, a ship without a captain-nor could there be a senior class without three wonderful people known as cleans. Al- though all classes have them. we feel that no one could have been more faithful or done a better job than our Miss Margaret Beard, Miss Hazel Towery, and Mr. Treffie Cox. Whether it has been working, playing, planning, or advising, they've always been there. Miss Beard, with her never-ending flow of ideas, and her desire to make things worthwhile and fun. Miss Towery, always seeing that every job was complet- ed, never hesitating with helpful advice: and Mr. Cox always on hand when there was work to be done, taking responsibility for the difficult tasks. Without these three ever-present help- ers and guides, our four years at Granite high could not have been successful. Through four of the most uncertain, busi- est years of our lives, they've been our helping hand in time of need. We only hope they share our feeling of inner pride and satisfaction as we leave school to enter life. They should take great pride in any and all of our accom- plishments as a class, for without them they could never have been made. president and vice-president in Quill and Scroll and belongs to the Big Inch club. Max Clinard has been editorial editor for the past semester, belongs to Quill and Scroll and has hopes of making it into Big Inch before he graduates. Jerry Hicks is a member of the business staff, a re- porter, and a member of Quill and Scroll, Busines Staff Loses Pat Townsend, head circulation mana- ger, has been on the business staff for five semesters. She belongs to Quill and Scrolj and Big Inch club. Howard Theis was cub editor for one semester, has been ad- vertising manager for the past semestei and belongs to Quill and Scroll. Dorothj Lesko has been copy reader and assistam circulation manager. Lois Woerman has been copy reader proof reader, on the business staff for twc semesters, and belongs to Quill anc Scroll. Ruth Montgomery, a member oi Quill and Scroll, was advertising managei last semester. June Hlaston, who drew the cartoon page for the senior edition, is als: a member of Quill and Scroll.

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ALLEN, JEANETTE SUE --- Jeanie - Because of You. -May day 1, 2, 3, 4, tap 1, 2, tumbling 1, 2, glee club 1, voice 1, graduating in three and a half years.WFriendly and cheerful all the days we're thankful that Jeane has passed our way. AMISCH, CATHERINEf Cathy Fools Rush In. -May day 1, 2, 3, 4, adv. speech 1-2, journalism 3, 4-1, jr. cheerleader 3, capt. 4-1, 1st place in science fair 1950, class treas. 4-1.---Reserved but sweet, neat as a pin, our special friend she's been . ANDERSEN, KAREN MARGAR- ET- Clare De Lune -journ. 2.3.4, Quill and Scroll 3-2. 4, advertising staff 3-1, advertising mgr. 3-2, Sec. Quill and Scroll 4-2, business mgr. 4, operetta 2-2, glee club 1-2, 2, 3, 4, choir 2-2, 4-2, May Day 1, 3, 4, science club 1-2, music festivals 1, 2, 3, 4, usherette 3-2, 4, HONOR STUDENT, senior edition, Big Inch club.-She is a book of know- ledge whose pages are filled with a willingness to help others. ANDERSON, MAX EDWARD - Because of You -glee club 1-2, 2, 3, 4, pres. class 2-1, student council 3, baseball 1, 2, basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, football 1, 2, tennis 3, 4, adv. speech 3, operetta 2-2, Letterman's club 3-2, 4, homecoming play 2, 3, music festivals 2, 4, G LE E CLU B AWARD.-You'll usually find Max singing a song. The list of the friends he has made is quite long. ARBEITER, GERALDINE J.- Jeri - Body and Soul glee club 1, 2, 3, Music Appreciation club.- Full of fun and fancy free, always helpul with an A plus personal- itv ASTORIAN, HELEN F- 'tMousy --Overture to Romeo and Juliet by Tchaikovsky-May day 1, 2, 3, 4, student council 4, adv. art, oper- etta 2-2.-An artist who has paint- ed her way into all our hearts. BAKER, EARL E.- Squirrel -- I'll Walk Alone -wrestling 3, 4, operetta 2-2, glee club 2, 3.-Short and good looking Earl will try any- thing once and usually succeed. Page 6 it , . . ,-,1... . .. , 'gig' eg AA 8 BARKER, RALPH E- - Rufus - Jesus is the One --adv. art 3. 4. ---For a sunny smile and tons of fun you need look no farther. 9 BASARICH, ROBERT EUGENE - Bob -- Begin the Beguine'---A friendly manner coupled with a sunny smile go into the making of this grand fellow. 10. B E A S L E Y, GERALDINE VIR- GINIA- Gerry - Forgive Me. --band 1, 2, 3, 4, band tours 1, 2, 3, 4, Band Letterman's club 1 stripe letter, State contest 4, May day 1, 2, 3, 4, ass't basketball manager '50, G.A.A. letter 1, 2, HONOR STUDENT. -- A little musician quick with a smile. Ask for an inch, she'll give you a mile. 11 BECHERER, CHARLES - Charlie 4 At Last. - student council 4-2. f Although he's quiet as can be, he is a bang with every- one who knows him. 12 BLAKE, JULE JOSEPH- Jake --- Ole Man River. - Phoenix Union high-R.O.T.C. award, out- standing cadet, Collinsville town- ship high--math club, honorable mention in St. Louis science fair, Granite City high-journalism 4, managing editor 4-2, Quill and Scroll, Big Inch club. HONOR STUDENT. -- Personality, a touch of humor, and always busy, this in- telligent jule is an important member of our class ring. 13 BLEVINS, RODNEY - Rod - Tell Me VVhy. -- circulation man- ager 4. - Friendly and helpful are the trademarks of Rodney and he fills the bill if you're in need of a friend. 14 BOHNENSTIEI-IL, MARVIN C. - Bony - Because, H- Shop and baseball are his high spots but he can succeed in anything he tries.