Homer High School - Homerian Yearbook (Homer, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

OF HS5 Volume 37 Published by SENIOR CLASS 19 55 Dedication To Coach JohnT. Brown, who has worked so faithfully and unselfishly in guiding us through our four short years at Homer High, we the Seniors of 1955 take great pleasure in dedicating our annual. 2 Administration Annual Staff Standing- Clyde Smith, Alyce Wycoff, Business Managers; Seated- Byron Dodd, Rose Kinney, Jokes Editors; Leroy Gurnea, Dick Dutton, Co-Editors; Louie Danner, Carol Miller, Art Editors Standing- Don Danner, Don Taylor, Sports Editors; Seated-Marlene Mast, Literary Editor; Norma Strohl, Betty Jones, Cliff Evans, Typists; Rochelle Riggs, Bob Swisher, Snaps Editors 4 Student Council Standing-Dick Dutton; Clyde Smith; Mary Lee Messman, Vice President; Ronnie Allen Seated-Mike Stayton; Gary Pridemore; Carol Miller, Secretary; Leroy Gurnea, President; Janet Strohl; Nancy Wickiser, Treasurer STUDENT COUNCIL The first official act of the Student Council of 1954-55 was to elect its administrative body. Those chosen were Mary Lee Messman, Vice President; Carol Miller Secretary; and Nancy Wickiser Treasurer. Leroy Gurnea, the president, had been chosen the spring before. On Nov. 6 Homer Student Council sent a delegation, consisting of Leroy Gurnea, Mary Lee Messman, Nancy Wickiser, Janet Strohl and Mike Stayton, to Decatur for the District Student Council Convention. An interesting and enjoyable time was had by all. On Nov. 10 the Student Council played host to Ogden Student Council for half a day and on Jan. 26 returned the visit. These exchange visits were a continuation of the programs of both schools for better understanding co-operation between neighboring schools. At the District Basketball Tournament the Student Council sold Centennial Derbies in the various school colors. This project proved most successful, the Council made a nice profit and the Derbies added tremendously to the spirit and color of this exciting tournament. The most important project of the year was the introduction of dancing lessons for all inter- ested students. This project had been considered for several years but it was not considered practical until this year when Warren Clark of the Acadamy of Dance in Danville was con- tracted to give twelve lessons in ballroom dancing. These lessons proved not only to be greatly beneficial but also quite entertaining. 5 Dr. Roy King John Morrison Secretary Lee Summers Board of Irvin Wakefield Martin Wienke President James Allison Education Lawrence Rowand 6 J. C. Busenhart Bookkeeping Principal Roland Wickiser English Assistant Principal Faculty Faculty Coach John T. Brown U. S. History Social Studies Physical Education Drivers Training Fon Billard (Mrs) Typing Shorthand Enola J. Woodard Music 7 Faculty Eugene Callahan (1st term) Chemistry Biology Philip Carithers (2nd term) Chemistry Biology 8 Keys To Classes Seniors Richard Edwin Dutton, President To know him is to count yourself his friend. Norma Lou Strohl, Treasurer The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation. Clyde Frank Smith, Vice President I wish the man who invented work had finished it. 10 Rochelle June Riggs, Secretary She gives her tongue no moments rest. Seniors Byron Wilber Dodd An empty wagon always makes the most noise. Marlene Kay Mast She is pretty to walk with, witty to talk with, and pleasant too. Madeline (Mullis) Mouser She has left school and it's confusion to become one man's illusion. If 11 Richard Louis Danner Life is too short for me to take notes. Seniors Alyce Jean Wycoff She has two eyes so soft and brown, beware'. Robert Wayne Swisher He is rather backward about coming forward. Clifford Eugene Evans I may be as good as I please if I please to be good. Rose Lenora Kinney So wise, so gay—she cannot live long single. 12 Seniors Carol Jean Miller Her pleasure is her power to charm. Betty Ann Jones A quick tongue shows a wise head. Don Edward Taylor A shy, silent, peace-loving man. Donald Franklin Danner Monday morning comes too soon after Sunday night. Ralph Leroy Gurnea Greatness is not determined by size, but it helps. 13 Don Forsythe President Mike Stayton Helen Blaker Charles Gurnea Arthur Porter Judy Beason Vice-President Janet Strohl Lester Pruitt Mary Bear Jack Ellis Joyce Wienke Treasurer Nancy Walton Charles Krukewitt James Wakefield Larry Anderson Jean Jacobsen Jim Robertson Freshman Angie Lynch Secretary Jimmie Brown Janet Frye Don Anderson Diane Stayton 14 Norma Henderson Bob Roach Jerry Rhoton Ted Dutton Vice-President Larry Bott Secretary Glenda Block Elizabeth Collison Bruce Buck Ronald Bradley Sophomores Nancy Wickiser Don Talbert Lois Lube Joyce Place Ronald Allen Margaret McCraw Max Bear Carolyn Strohl Laura Henderson Dennis Warnke President Danny Robinson Treasurer Tommy Mast Thomas Kibler Hester Pruitt Frank Griffin Judy Ramsey Donald Robertson Diana Evans Wr- Nedra Summers Cx «- tr '' ► Vkm ; 15 Derryl Wakefield President Robert Allen Vice-President Opal Bear Robert Danner Gloran Buck Arlene Wakefield Earl Donley Dale Jones Gary Pridemore Sara Courtney e : I Charles Ridinger E Glenda Mullis Shirley Burton Marlow Bill Stauter Mary Lee Messman Larry Mitchell 16 Activities Future Homemakers of America Back Row: Norma Henderson, Nedra Summers, Hester Pruitt, Maxine Davison, Janet Frye, Judy Ramsey, Joyce Place, Judy Beason, Diana Evans, Rose Kinney, Betty Jones, Nancy Wickiser. Third Row: Sara Courtney, Deanna Temple, Norma Strohl, Opal Bear, Laura Ford, Darlene Jeanes. Mary Bear, Jean Jacobsen, Janet Strohl, Diane Stayton. Second Row: Gloran Buck, Shirley Burton, Elizabeth Collisson, Carol Miller, Arlene Wakefield, Marlene Mast, Lois Lube, Margaret McCraw, Carolyn Strohl, Angela Lynch, Joyce Wienke, Mrs. Young, Advisor. Seated: Alyce Wycoff, Laura Henderson, Glenda Block, Rochelle Riggs, Orthalyne Wienke, Glenda Mullis, Mary Lee Messman. Standing: Arlene Wakefield, Pianist; Mrs. Young, Adviser; Carolyn Strohl, Song Leader; Laura Henderson, Historian. Seated: Glenda Block, Treasurer, Orthalyne Wienke, Secretary; Rochelle Riggs, President; Mary Lee Messman, Vice President; Glenda Mullis, Parliamentarian; Alyce Wycoff, Reporter. H. A. Officers 18 Future Farmers of America Standing: Donnie Anderson, RonnieAllen, Chuck Krukewitt, Mr. Fuller, Advisor; Earl Donley, Larry Mitchell, Larry Anderson, Jim Wakefield. Seated: Jim Mullins, Bob Swisher, Clyde Smith, Jim Lynch, Don Taylor, Max Bear. Clyde Smith, Secretary jim Mullins, Vice President Max Bear, Treasurer 19 Boys’ And Girls’ Chorus Standing: Charles Krukewitt, Bob Miller, Clifford Evans, Dick Dutton, Don Forsythe, Bob Swisher, Mrs. Woodard. Seated: Bob Roach, Donnie Anderson, Jim Wakefield, Larry Anderson, Dale Jones, Mike Stayton. Back Row - Sara Courtney, Norma Strohl, Opal Bear, Alyce Wycoff, Lara Ford, Darlene Jeanes, Mary Lee Messman, Glenda Mullis, Mary Bear. Middle Row - Mrs. Woodard, Deanna Temple, Shirley Burton, Elizabeth Collisson, Carol Miller, Arlene Wakefield, Orthalyne Wienke, Marlene Mast, Margaret McCraw, Carolyn Strohl, Angelia Lynch, Jean Jacobson. Seated - Nedra Summers, Diane Stayton, Janet Strohl, Judy Beason, Joyce Wienke, Lois Lube, Gloran Buck. 20 Ensemble Deanna Temple, Carolyn Strohl, Nedra Summers, Carol Miller, Arlene Wakefield, Marlene Mast, Elizabeth Collisson, Norma Strohl, Sara Courtney. Band Dale Jones Nancy Walton, Opal Bear Bill Stauter, Carolyn Strohl 2 Librarians Standing: Betty Jones, Dale Jones, Alyce Wycoff, Seated: Glenda Mullis, Laura Ford, Arlene Wakefield, Glenda Block, Nedra Summers, Nancy Wickiser. Tatler Staff Back Row: Rose Kinney, Mrs. Billard, Joyce Place, Gloran Buck, Janet Strohl, Marlene Mast, Diane Stayton, Judy Beason, Judy Ramsey, Glenda Block, Opal Bear, Glenda Mullis, Max Bear, Mary Lee Messman, Dale Jones, Sara Courtney, Nedra Summers, Carolyn Strohl. Seated: Alyce Wycoff, Orthalyne Wienke, Norma Strohl, Betty Jones, Charles Buck, Nancy Wickiser. 22 Homecoming Rick Brown, Crown bearer, Mike Stayton, Louie Danner, Don Danner, Don Taylor, Dennis Warnke, Jim Lynch, Dick Dutton, King; Darlene Jeanes, Queen; Nancy Wickiser, Glenda Block, Mary Lee Messman, Byron Dodd, Carol Miller, Diane Stayton, Barbara Tate, Crown bearer. During the first three days of December, the Senior class were as busy as beavers, preparing for the 1955 Homecoming. They were busy decorating the gymnasium, the Christmas tree, and doing many other odd jobs. On the eve of December 3, the Panthers started our Homecoming off with a bang, by defeating Uni High in a basketbaU game. After the Panther's victory everyone went to the old Gym in the High School building to spend the rest of the evening dancing to the fine music of Gene Trimble and his Orchestra. Everyone was fascinated by the beautiful gym and lovely music. The King and Queen and their court were as foUows: Dick Dutton, Student Council representative, King; Darlene Jeanes, Junior class representative, Queen; Rickie Brown and Barbara Tate, Crown Bearers; Mike and Diane Stayton, Freshman Attend- ants; Dennis Warnke and Nancy Wickiser, Sophomore Attendants; Jim Lynch, Junior Attendant; Lewis Danner and Carol Miller, Senior Attendants; Don Taylor, F. F. A. Attendant; Glenda Block, F. H. A. Attendant, and Mary Lee Messman, Student Council Attendant; Byron Dodd and Don Danner, acting Captains for the evening, presented King Richard and Queen Darlene with their crowns. 23 Standing: Bob Swisher, Stage Manager; Byron Dodd, Stage Manager; Rochelle Riggs, Susan; Leroy Gurnea, Darius Krupp; Norma Strohl, the headless phantom; Rose Kinney, Prompter; Don Danner, Bill Wilkins; Louie Danner, Stage Manager. Sitting: Clyde Smith, Henry; Alyce Wycoff, Delilah; Clifford Evans, Jack Loring; Betty Jones, Jill Carter; Carol Miller, Miss Priscilla Carter; Marlene Mast, Marian Carter; Dick Dutton, Frank Harlow; Don Taylor, Blackbeard was not present. Senior Class Play Hobgoblin House” 24 Standing: Gary Pridemore, Stage Manager; Glenda Mullis, Sue; Darlene Jeanes, Aunt Rachel; Arlene Wakefield, Gloran Buck, Sara Courtney, Furniture Movers; Orthalyne Wienke, Forewoman. Sitting: Deanna Temple, LaReina; Opal Bear, Billie McNeil; Dale Jones, Rex Simmons, Mary Lee Messman, Connie McNeil; Bill Stauter, Romeo Montegue, Shirley Burton, Orpha Finley; Dick Canaday, Larry McNeil. 25 Hall of Fame 1. Best-all-around Girl Gloran Buck Boy Dick Dutton 2. Best Athlete Rochelle Riggs Don Taylor 3. Best Dancer Alyce Wycoff Dick Dutton 4. Best Dressed Carol Miller Dennis Warnke 5. Best Figure Shirley Burton Don Taylor 6. Best Personality Mary Lee Messman Dick Dutton 7. Best Posture Rose Kinney Gloran Buck Don Danner 8. Biggest Flirt Shirley Burton Clyde Smith 9. Cutest Judy Ramsey Tom Mast 10. Favorite Loafing Place Balcony 11. Favorite Teacher Miss Hocker Mr. Wickiser 12. Glamour Girl Mrs. Billard Shirley Burton 13. Handsomest Boy Dick Dutton 14. Ideal Couple Nancy Wickiser Tom Mast 15. Laziest Helen Blaker Chuck Benner 16. Most Concieted Shirley Burton Clyde Smith 17. Most Jealous Lover Nedra Summers Cliff Evans 18. Most Likely to Succeed Glenda Mullis Leroy Guraea 19. Most Popular Darlene Jeanes 20. Nicest Complexion Carol Miller Marlene Mast Tom Mast 21. Nicest Smile Judy Ramsey Dick Dutton 22. Play Boy Clyde Smith 23. Prettiest Eyes Marlene Mast Tom Mast 24. Prettiest Girl Judy Ramsey Judy Ramsey 25. Prettiest Hair Marlene Mast Tom Mast 26. Prettiest Legs Shirley Burton Don Taylor 27. Teachers Pet Glenda Mullis Clyde Smith 28. Typical Freshman Dianne Stayton Chuck Krukewitt 29. Wittiest Rochelle Riggs Don Forsythe Byron Dodd 26 Honor Roll Dick Dutton National Honor Society D A R S A R The National Society of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Rev- olution honors one boy and one girl selected from the senior classes of the high schools. These selec- tions are made on the following qualities: Dependability, Service, Leadership, Patriotism. National Honor Society If a person is to become a member of the N H S,that person must main- tain anacademic average ofat least 4.1. Other standards of conduct, courtesy, helpfulness, etc. are also pre-requisites. Leroy Gurnea was valdictorian of the class of'54-55 and Dick Dutton was salutatorian. Alyce Jeane Wycoff American Legion Award, D. A. R. S , f ■I Clyde Smith National Honor Society American Legion Award A boy or girl must have a B aver- age or be in the upper 25% of the group scholastically if they wish to be eligible for the ALA . Besides scholarship, the eligible candi- dates arerated by classmembers on three points: Service, Leader- ship and Character. Leroy Gurnea American Legion Award National Honor Society, S.A.R. 27 Senior Activities DON DANNER Homeriam Staff 4; Class Play 4, 3; Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 3, 2, 1. LEWIS DANNER Track 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 2; Tatler 3, 2; Stage Manager 4, 3; Class President 2; King Candidate 4, 1; Homerian Staff 4. BYRON DODD Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3; Stage Manager 4. 3; Football 3, 2, 1; Track 4, 2, 1; Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Chorus 1; Class Treasurer 2. DICK DUTTON Homerian Editor 4; Class President 4; Class Play 4, 3; National Honor Society 4; Student Council 4, 3; Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Football 4, 3, 2; Baseball 1; Class Vice President 2; Homecoming King 4, 3; Spanish Club President 2; Scholarship Club 2; Chorus 4, 3. CLIFF EVANS Homerian Staff 4; Class Play 4, 3; Chorus 4; Track 4, 3. LEROY GURNEA Student Council 4, 3, 2, 1, President 4, Vice President 3, District Student Council President 1; Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Basketball 4, 3, 2, 1; Track 3, 2, 1; Class Play 4, 3; National Honor Society 4; S. A. R. 4: Class President 3; Homerian Editor 4. ROCHELLE HOPKINS Homerian Staff 4; Class Secretary 4; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1, Vice Presi- dent 3, President 4; Chorus 3, 2, 1; Vice President 2; Ensemble 3; Class Play 4, 3; Tatler 4. BETTY JONES Homerian Staff 4;Tatler 4, 3, 2, Co-Editor 4; Class Play 4, 3; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1; Chorus 1. ROSE LORENA KINNEY Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3, 2, Prompter Class Play 4, Class Play 3; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1; Baton 4, 3, 2; Chorus 1. MARLENE MAST Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3, 2; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1; Chorus 4, 2, 1; Ensemble 4, 3; Class Play 4, 3; Track Queeh !. CAROL MILLER Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3; Class Play 4, 3; Chorus 4, 3, 2, 1; Ensemble 4, 3; Cheerleader 4; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1; Student Council 4, 2, Secretary 4; Class Treas- urer 1; Homecoming Candidate 4. NORMA STROHL Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3, Co-Editor 4; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1, Treasurer 2; Chorus 4, 3, 2, 1, Secretary 4; Class Treasurer 4, 3; Ensemble 4, 3; Class Play 4, 3. ROBERT SWISHER Class Play 3, Stage Manager 4; Chorus 4, 1; F. F. A. 3, 2, 1, Sentinel 3. CLYDE SMITH Homerian Staff 4; Class Play 4, 3; F. F. A. 4, 3, 2, 1, President 3, Secre- tary 3; Football 4, 3, 2, 1; Student Council 4, 3; Class Vice President 4; Basketball 3, 1; National Honor Society 4. DON TAYLOR Homerian Staff 4; Class Play 4, Stage Manager 3; F. F. A. 4, 3, 2, 1, Treas- urer 3, Reporter 4;Football 4, 3, 2; Class Vice President 3; Basketball 4, 3, 2; Home- coming King 2, Homecoming Candidate 4. ALYCE WYCOFF Homerian Staff 4; Tatler 4, 3, 1; Chorus 4, 3, 2, 1; Band 3, 2, 1; Class Play 4, 3; F. H. A. 4, 3, 2, 1, Reporter 4, Secretary 3; Cheerleader 4; D. A.R. 4; Class Secretary 2, 1. 28 Keys To Better Sportsmanship Athletics Football Standing: Coach John Brown, Ted Dutton, Tom Mast, Bob Allen, David Kenney, Clyde Smith, Dennis Warnke, Earl Donley, Jim Lynch, Mgr. Kneeling: Dick Dutton, Don Danner, Bob Danner, Louie Danner, Don Taylor Lerov Gurnea. Standing: Coach Brown, Bob Miller, Don Forsythe, Chuck Krukewitt, Charles Gurnea Tom Kibbler Mgr. Kneeling: Danny Robinson, Bob Roach, Arthur Porter, Larry Mitchell, Mike Stayton. 30 Homer opened their 6th season of six man football August 30, whereupon twenty seven boys reported to Coach J. T. Brown. Among these were returning lettermen Don Taylor, Charles Buck, Leroy Gurnea, Bob, Louie and Don Danner. The boys worked hard and looked forward to their first game with St. Joe here on Sept. 17. The starting lineup for Homer was: Don Taylor and Dennis Warkne at ends, Clyde Smith, at center; Louie and Bob Danner and Charles Buck in the backfield. The final score in spite of Louie Danner's 2 touchdowns, Charles Buck's 1 touchdown and Bob Danner's 2 points after touchdowns was Homer 20, St. Joe 22. On Sept. 24, the Panthers were host again, this time to Fisher. The Panthers fought valiantly but lost 26 to 6. Bob Danner scored the lone touchdown for Homer. On Saturday afternoon, Oct. 2, Homer went to Sidell and came back with their first victory, Homer 31, Sidell 27. Bob Danner was high point maker with 3 touchdowns. Charles Buck and Louie Danner each scored one touchdown. Don Taylor scored 1 point after touchdown. On Oct. 8, Homer trave eJ to Mahomet and again came home victorious, Homer 31, Mahomet 20. Bob Danner and Charles Buck made 2 touchdowns and Louie Danner made one. Clyde Smith made an extra point after touchdown. The boys then started practicing for a 11 man exhibition game. They went to Catlin one night for a practice scrimmage. They all seemed to like it very much. On Oct. 29, they had their first and last 11 man game of the season. They traveled to St. Joe for this encounter where Homer came out on top 16 to 7. Bob Danner and Frank Griffen each scored one touchdown. Bob Danner also kicked a field goal. The line up for Homers eleven man game was; Don Taylor-left end, Earl Donley-left tackle, Leroy Gurnea-left guard, Tom Mast-center, Ted Dutton-right guard, Clyde Smith-right tackle, Bob Allen- right end, Dick Dutton-quarter back, Louie Danner-left halfback, Charles Buck-fullback, Bob Danner- right halfback. We feel that the five members that were named on the Illini Valley All Star Team should have special mention. They are Don Taylor-end; Louie and Bob Danner-halfbacks, Don Danner-honor able men- tion end, and Charles Buck-honorable mention-halfback. 31 32 m 33 Varsity Back Row: Larry Michell, Gary Pridemore, Ted Dutton, Donald Verne Robertson, Tommy Mast, Donnie Forsythe, Danny Robinson. Center Row: Tommy Kibler, Manager, Dan McKenzie, Leroy Gurnea, Jim Lynch, Don Danner, Charles Buck, Earl Donley, Coach Brown. Front Row: Byron Dodd, Dennis Warnke, Don Taylor, Dob Danner, Lewis Danner, Dick Dutton. On November 1, thirty boys reported to Coach J. T. Brown to try their luck with the round ball. Among the thirty were the following returning lettermen: Byron Dodd, Dick Dutton, Don Danner, Bob Danner and Don Taylor. Dennis Warnke, a sophomore from Peoria Central also joined the squad. The boys started their three weeks of intensive practice to get in shape for their first game of November 19. It was a thriller! The score stood at 42-42 at the end of the fourth quarter, but after a hectic over-time, Homer was victorious with the score standing at 45-43. Our second game was no less thrilling with another overtime, but the strain was so great that Ridgefarm ran away in the overtime with a 54-39 decision. On December 3, Homer played its first game in our beautiful new gymnasium. This was our Homecoming game so the boys were in fine spirits as the score testifies: Homer 51—Uni High 47. Immediately after Christmas, Homer jumped into the Sidell Tournament, where we trounced Fairmount 91-53 only to be beaten almost as badly by a red-hot, hard running Potomic team by almost the same score 91-69. 34 J. V- Back Row- Donnie Anderson, Dick Canaday, Art Porter Second Row- Coach Brown, Bob Miller, Larry Anderson, Jimmy Wakefield, Bill Stauter, Tom Kibler, Mgr. Kneeling- Chuck Krukewitt, Jack Ellis, Charles Gurnea, Ronnie Allen, Don Talbert, Mike Stay ton On February 22, Homer held the District Tournament in the new elementary gymnasium. This was the first time the District Toui'nament had been held at Homer in many years. Eight teams squared off in what was tobeaclose well-matched tournament. Homer used its usual ball-control and by stalling out the last min- utes of all three games, managed to beat Scotland, 56-60, Ogden 46-37, and Ridgefarm 53-48. Many people considered the championship game with Ridgefarm the best game of the season for Homer. Winning the District entitled Homer to go to the Westville Regional where we met a strong Danville Team. Because of the unavoidable abscence of Dennis Warnke and Don Danner, as well as the fact that many of the team were recovering from a virus, Danville was able to roll up a crushing victory—87-55. This was the last game of the season for Homer. TRACK 1954 With returning lettermen Lewis Danner, Don Danner, Dean Toppe, Bill Mouser, Bob Danner, Dean Chism Dan McKenzie and newcomers: Cliff Evans, Bob Swisher, Jim Lynch, Dan Robinson, Larry Marlowe, Earl Donley, Homer began practice for its first meet. The first meet of the season was the Paris Relays held on Saturday, April 10, in which Homer tied for iourtn 35 with Brownstown, Indiana. The Panthers took but eight contestants. Homer won two relays: both in rec- ord time: Frosh-Soph relay composed of Earl Donley, Bob Danner, Dean Chism and Dan McKenzie and the 880 yd. relay won by Dean Chism, Bob Danner, Lewis Danner, Don Danner. Homer then traveled to Uni High for a triangular meet with Uni High and Schlarman. Homer compiled 66 1 2 points to win the meet. Homer won 8 first places out of a possible 14. On April 17, Homer went to the Pana Open. Here Homer again took second place, this time behind Villa Grove. Homer had but three individuals plus the relay to place. These were Don Danner, second in both the 220 and 440 yd. dashes, Lewis Danner, second in the 180 yd. low hurdles and first in the broad iumo. this for a new record. Dan McKenzie took fifth in the mile. The 880 yd. relay consisting of Don Danner, Lewis Danner, Bob Danner and Dean Chism won in a record time. On April 20 Homer traveled to Rantoul for a dual meet. Homer won six first places but was overpowered by Rantoul. Lewis Danner was victorious in three events: the 100 yd. dash, broad jump, and low hurdles. Don Danner was first in the 440 yd. dash, second in the 220 yd. dash. Dean Chism took first in the 220 yd. dash and the 880 yd. sprint. The next meet was the Illini Valley held at Uni High on April 22, at which Homer placed second. Point get- ters for the Panthers were Lewis Danner, Don Danner, Dean Toppe, Dean Chism, Bob Danner, Bill Mou- ser, and Jim Lynch. The 880 yd. team from Homer won first place. The Urbana Relays were held on April 30. Homer went with hopes of winning this one. They managed to tie for first with Tuscola. The Panthers won ten little trophies in doing so. Don Danner, Lewis Danner, Dean Chism and Bill Mouser supplied the first victory in the Sprint Medley. The second victory was in the half mile relay with Don Danner. Lewis Danner, Bob Danner and Dean Chism carrvine the baton. The Champaign County Track meet was held May 4, at Rantoul. Here Homer was third behind Fisher and Rantoul. Homer managed but one first place: Frosh-Soph 440 yd. relay. The team was composed of Dan McKenzie. Dean Chism, Dan Robinson, and Bob Danner. Dean Chism was second in the 100 yd. and 220 yd. dashes. Lewis Danner placed second in the low hurdles and third in the broad jump. Don Danner was second in the 440 yd. dash. Bob Danner took fifth in the 440 yd. dash. Dan McKenzie took fifth in the mile and Bill Mouser took third in the 880 yd. run. Dean Toppe placed fourth in the shot put. The last meet of the season was the District on May 8, which was held at Urbana. Here the 880 yd. relay team of Don Danner, Lewis Danner, Bob Danner, and Dean Chism took third place honors. This was run in heats and Homer won their heat easily but failed to equal the others by a fraction of a second. TRACK 1955 On April 5, Homer’s Panthers started the 1955 track season right by defeating Oakwood and St. Joe in a triangle meet. The score was 71—52 1 4—16 3 4 respectively. Homer thus won 11 out of 13 events and they took second in the other two events. Two days later Homer attended the Urbana Open where competition was much stiffer. Homer managed to grab 7 points on Dan McKenzie’s second in the half-mile and they gotthird place in the 880 yd. relay. This relay team was composed of Bob, Don, and Lewis Danner plus Earl Donley. On April 9 Homer attended the Paris Relays, their third meet in five days. Here they managed to get fifth place and set two new records. The combined forces of'Bob, Lewis and Don Danner and Earl Donley set a new record in the 880 yd. relay. The same Danners plus Dan McKenzie set a new record in the Sprint Medley Relay consisting of a quarter mile run, two 220 yd. dashes and a half-mile run. After a five day rest, the Homer Panthers overwhelmed Uni High in a dual meet on April 14. Homer won twelve of the fourteen events and placed second the other two. On April 19 Homer was edged by Hoopeston in a riangle in a triangle meet with Ridgefarm being the third party. Homer lost by 1 1 2 points even though they won seven events. On April 21, Homer seized the Illini Valley championship by edging out Fisher 78 to 76. Homer won six out of fourteen events and took second in an equal number of events. It is interesting to note that in all 6 events won by Homer the old record for that event was either tied or broken. 36 Back row: Tom Kibler, Mgr., Jim Lynch, Derryl Wakefield, Dan Robinson, Bob Roach, Don Forsythe, Larry Marlowe, Jerry Rhoton, Cliff Evans, Byron Dodd Front row: Don Danner, Earl Donley, Coach Brown, Bob Danner, Lewis Danner, Dan McKenzie Homer over powered Schlarman in a dual meet on April 26 by a score of 78 to 36. In racking up these points Homer won 9 events and took second in 8 events. The next day at the Tuscola Relays, Homer won fifth place with 17 l 2 points, but three days later, on April 30, Homer won fourth place at the Normal Relays on the same number of points. At this meet the 880 yd. relay team of Earl Donley, Don Danner, Lewis Danner and Bob Danner tied for first place with the Taylor ville team and the Sprint Medley team consisting of the same four boys won second place honors. At the County Track meet, Homer’s 50 points could only get them third place behind Rantoul and Fisher but three days later, on May 6, 35 1 2 points won the Class B Championship for Homer at the Urbana Relays where Homer took first place in the 880 yd. relay with Lewis, Don and Bob Danner plus Earl Donley parti- cipatating. Bob, Lewis, and Don Danner plus Dan McKenzie were first in the Sprint Medley Relay. Dan McKenzie, Derryl Wakefield, Earl Donley and Cliff Evans won first in the Distance Medley. ThcDistance Medley consisted of a half-mile run, a quarter mile run, a 220 yd. dash, and a mile run. Lewis Danner took third place in the pole vault and Dan McKenzie took third place in the half-mile run. On May 13, the District Track meet was held at Urbana. Homer had the distinction to qualify two boys for state competition. Dan McKenzie won first in the half-mile and Don Danner won second in the quarter mile but neither boy qualified for the finals at the State Track meet. Even though they did not qualify for the state finals, it is still a great honor to both the students and to the school, to have them run in the State Track meet. 37 TOURNAMENT NOTES On Friday, Feb. 25, 1955, the Panthers won their own District Tournament, which was the first to be held in our new gymnasium. The Freshmen-Sophomore Tournament wa held the following week in our new gymnasium. The A. B. L. Trojans were the Victors of that tournament. There was high excitement and fine sportsmanship shown throughout both tournaments. DISTRICT BOX SCORES Feb.22 Sidell 72------Indianola 49 Ridgefarm 50—Young America 30 Feb.23 Homer 56-------Scottland 50 Fairmount 51—Ogden 69 Feb.24 Sidell 36------Ridgefarm 48 Homer 46-------Ogden 37 Feb.25 Homer 53-------Ridgefarm 48 Freshman Sophomores Box Scores March 8 Ogden 30----St. Joe 50 Homer 21----A.B.L. 69 March 9 Homer 37----Ogden 43 A. B. L. 59-St. Joe 30 March 10 Mahomet 38--Ogden 39 A. B. L. 47-Fisher 40 38 Keys To School Life Features ■ Rose K, Joyce W. Majorettes Shirley B. Arlene W. Elizabeth C. CENTENNIAL TIME AT THE DISTRICT TOURNMENT. A Student Council project for the year was the selling of Centennial Derbies at the District Basketball Tournament. 40 Marlene Mast: Our Track Queen BUS DRIVERS Mr. Henderson, Mr. Wicksier, A1 Suitts, and Henry Lewis. xr ;en you buy a ticket, buy a chance on the cake. Mrs. Lois Stauter: Our School Secreia A peep at the slumber part3 These girls really bring in the trade. 41 English IV What kind of class is this! Are they studying or are they sleep- ing? Home Economics I I wonder if the sewing class will help these Freshman catch a he- man. Typing I I wonder why a lot of boys are taking typing this year. Could it be the teacher? Plane Geometry Notice the teacher. Could it be Dick Canaday? Miss Hocker was absent that day. I wonder if they learned anything. 42 Advertisements Success to the Seniors Henry’s Corner Market Gale Henry Nellie Henry Sue Henkelmann Clyde Taylor Homer II I i n o is Brewer Chevrolet Co. More Peoole Buy CHEVROLET Than Any Other Car Tires and Accessories Genuine Chevrolet Parts Fender and Body Work Truck Testing Service Marathon Products Phone 4121 Homer Illinois 45 Alexanders Voeman Sporting Goods and 155 N. Vermilion St. Williams Danville, Illinois Phone 61x farm drainage Lee Anderson Homer, Illinois Bill Beck T e 1ephone 3571 Fred Frame Jewe1er Wienke Hatchery ”Verne Wienke” All Types Of Feed —Poultry Equipment Watch Inspector for All Railroads Remedies—Day old and started chicks 15 N.Verm i 1 i on Telephone 3391 D“V le Phone 528 ““o' Homer, Illinois Newm a ns Clothes Shop Good Clothes, Shoes, and Furn i sh i ngs Jerry Weese Sporting Goods 816 N. Verm i 1 i on 15 E. Main St. Phone 267S Danville, Illinois Phone 3400 Danville Illinois 46 The Colony Shop Faris Jewelers 1 24 Verm i 1 i on Since 1900 Coats - suits - dresses sweaters - skirts - blouses 151 E. Main and Danville Illinois Danville Mi 1 1 i nSPy Illinois Forestry Beauty Salon Jeanes Funeral Home 803 S. Lincoln Ave. - Urbana Ambu1ance Hospital Bed Service OpEH S‘30 A VTo S.'30 Ai. Phone 4171 For Appointments Call, 7-1417 Homer II 1 i no i s Eds n .c4ft £iS Welding Shop The Largest Exclusive Ladies Let Us Weld It Ready - To - Wear i n Portable Electric and Acetylene Eastern II 1 i no i s Millinery - Shoes - Accessories Hosiery - Jewelry Ever - Plastic Eiaterite Roof Coating Across from the Post Office Building Material Sructural Steel 216 - 220 N. Vermilion St. Dealer in Southern Lumber Danville Illinois Phone 2551 Fithian, 111. 47 Robeson's Champaign's Largest and Most Complete Department Store 80 years of Service Reliable Furniture Co. A Modern Furniture Store i n a Modern Community Champaign Illinois Anderson Jewelry The Store that Sells Quality Sen i or Girls Make Anderson's your headquarters for your crystal and silverware patterns Senior Boys Soon you will be choosing a diamond for the girl of your choice. Don't buy until you see and price our fine selection. All mounted in Feature Lock. Parents Select that watch for the graduate from our wide selection of Elgin, Hamilton and Bulova Homer, Illinois Bradley General Heating and Repairs Dealer in Fluid Heat and Kozy Air 2771 HOMER, ILLINOIS Watches Diamonds Jack s Watch Repair Shop Danville Illinois Ring Sizing Engraving Homer Enterprise TIQua I i ty Print i ng at Comparable Prices The Huddle 204 E. University Urbana, Illinois Phillips' Sampson’s Standard Shoe Shop 'Shoe Service and Shoes Service Homer Illinois Vine and Elm — Urbana Sylvan Phillips Proprietor Markwell’s Radio - TV - Records (Join our Record Club) 219 W. Main Urbana 50 Shakes Malts Root Beer Donna Kraft — Proprietor Frozen Kustard Spring Opening May 1, 1955 Hot Dog Sloppy Joes Fritz Flower Shop 5 Points Urbana, Illinois Dillavou And Bland Massey Harris — Oliver Kaiser—Willys—Jeep Sales and Service Phone 7-4047 Danville Road — Urbana, Illinois Blum’s Because You Love Fine Clothes 124 N. Neil Champaign CongratuI ations Seniors 1955 Dr. R. E. Mattheis Dentist Comp I i ments of Wienke Cleaners TTF i ner Cleaning11 Phone 3501 Homer 51 Clean, Sanitary Service Our Very Best Regards for a Happy Graduation and a Successful Post Graduate Life Havards Chief Gas Barber Shop Service Inc. 5 Points - Urbana Homer II 1 i no i s Phone 7-15587 Compliments Of J.B. Burley To The Sen i ors Of and 1955 And The Entire School Son Best Wishes Plumbing Heating Homer Theater Homer,Illinois Phone 5531 52 W Lewis and Co. Whites Pantry Wishes Success To The Seniors Champaign, Illinois Homer, Illinois The Fashion Store 1 For Youth P-A-N-T-H-E-R-S H-A-N-G-O-U-T Ya AI 1 Come Say It With Flowers IN After School Brash Kenneys Flower Shop Rexall Drugs F1owers-G i f ts Phone 3131 Homer II1 i no is Phone 7-1848 Urbana, Illinois 53 Comp I i ments Of Lacey’s Homer,11 I i no is ''Anything About Your Car Is Our Business Lucas Wall Mode Shop G i fts-Pai nts Sidell Journal Wa11 paper Pr i nters -Pub 1 i shers Phone 21 Sidell. Illinois Phone 8 Sidell, Illinois Main Cafe Compliments of � 1 F.C. McDaniel — Mgr. Chicken Every Saturday Night Centra 1 S S) %r II 1 i n o i s Sidell, Illinois Gas and Short Orders Meals E 1ectr i c Company 54 1 Good Luck to the Seniors Curve Jlnn of 1955 Lunch and Recreation Sears Mr. Mrs. M.J. Dedlow Sears Roebuck and Co. In Champaign Ogden II 1 i no i s Weathercrest America's Finest Quality Jackets Taylor Insurance Robertson and Son Hartford Home Homer, Illinois Homer II 1 i no i s First National Bank Homer, Illinois A Progressive Bank In A Progressive Community 55 Kizer Oil Co. If It’S A Efldow Gold It's nighty Good Homer, Illinois Processors of Grade A Milk Butter - Ice Cream Compliments Of and other Dairy Products Lester Snyder Dealers Everywhere Meadow Gold Dai ry Phone 174 Phone 2200 Danville, Illinois Hunter Lumber Ve’II See yoM And Qt The Coal Co. Colonial Parkway Ogden Royal F i th i an Drive-In Restaurant and St. Joseph 840 E.Main Mixer Truck Delivery Danville Illinois Ready Mix Ready Plant 56 Harshbarger Implement Co. Farai Implements Supplies Phone 7-5454 Urbana, Illinois Allis Chalmers Sales Service New Holland Balers Norge Home Appliances Kewanee wheel disks Elevators Jos. Kuhn And Co. The Store for Men, Young Men, and Boys Unmatched in I 18s Miles 33 - 35 - 37 Main Street — Champaign 57 1 Como 1 i merits Congratu1 ations to the To The C1 ass of 1955 C1 ass of 1955 H - And - M The Cole Co. Machine Shop Homer Illinois Homer Illinois Sidney Illinois Grittens Inc. Your International Harvester Dealer Krafts Roller Rink Hardware App1 i ances Mune i e, Illinois (winter season! Phone 2171 Homer, Illinois (summer season) Fithian Illinois Charles Kraft- propheter 58 Comp I i ments of Parker’s Service Homer Gas and Oil - Soft Drinks Candy - Cigarettes Groceries Ice Cream Phone 2051 II I i no i s Comp I i ments of Snack Bar and King Pin Bowling Lanes Phone 3951 Homer Illinois 59 Autographs 60 .•Ct fiHgSSt! mmmMmS smm8 Mfcgli mm ■ 'i?0M mm .