Hoopeston High School - Picayune Yearbook (Hoopeston, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1952 volume:

THE Romance and. Life of our school presented to you by silhouette in this— Our 1952 Picayune Mr. Robert Allan Mrs. Sarah J. Allan Mr. George R. Allen Mr. Howard R. Baird Mr. Leslie A. Barnhart Music Music Language Arts, Speech, Social Science Mathematics, Science Dramatics FACULTY Miss Helen Below Language Arts Spanish Miss Mavmc Bratt Mr. Sheldon Bross Mr. William Campbell Mr. William Craig Home Economics Principal, Family Living Science, Coach Physical Education. Coach Mrs. Rosemary R. DornfeldMr. John T. Edwards Mrs. Velma C. Edwards Miss Marvlyn Florey Mr. lames Hoover Home Economics Industrial Education Business Education Librarian, Language Science Arts First Row — Mr. Unger. Mr. Lyon. Mr. McGee, Mr. Dyer. Second Row — Mr. Walker. Mr. Park, Mrs. Andis, Miss Nelms, Dr. Heaton. School Board Mr. Leonard L. Music Genung Mr. William W. Wenger M usic Mr. William Whitehouse Mr. lack O. Williams Business Education Industrial Education Mr. Harry E. Kramer Assistant Principal, Guidance Director Miss Miriam Taylor Language Arts, Mathematics ■A Miss Eileen M. Winland Physical Education Bus Drivers Dave Lewis — Bernie Taflitiger. The Business Staff of the Picayune wishes to thank all of the advertisers for helping to make possible the printing of this yearbook. In addition to the advertisers who have their names listed elsewhere we would like to mention the following who advertised in the Picayune-sponsored Regional Tournament Program. Galloway Machine Co. The Ritz Mathieson Watch Repairing Harold Heitsman Sugar Bowl Larson’s Helen’s Beauty Shop Roberts Produce Herb Wolters The Shack The Business Staff Seniors Carole Rarrick Band Award; Maiorcttc 1, 2; drum majorette 3, 4; G.A.A. 1 yr; J.G. I layers 4. Mary Lou Bauer Voeal 1, 2, 3, 4; Thespia is 1.2,3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2. 4; Spotlight 1, 2, 3; Picayune 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3• Honor Society 4; G.A.A. 1,2; Plays and Operettas 1. 2; Vo- cal Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal letter 1. Tom Bell Skip Biedenkopf Booster Club 1, 2; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Picayune Business 4; Football, Basketball, Baseball 1, 2, 3. 4; Letters: Spanish Club 1. 2: Thespians 3, 4; Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3, 4. Dick Bridges Operetta 1; Letter man’s Club; Spanish Club; Student Council; T hes pians. Norma Brown G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1. 2; Picayune Ed. Staff 2; Spa lisli Club 1, 2, 3; Choral Club I. 2. 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Student Council 1; Operetta 1, 3. Phyllis Carder G.A.A. 1, 3. 4; Awards 3; Pep Club 1; Picayune lid. Staff 4; Choral Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Picayune Bus. 3; Spanish Club 2. 3: J. G. Players 4; Mixed Chorus 2. 3, 4; Concessions 1.4; Honor Society 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3; President; Operetta 2; Student Council 4. I If. I lelen Casner F.H.A. 1, G.A.A. 1. Ken Collins Loot ball 1. 2, 3. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4• Track 2. 3, 4: Baseball 2; Class President 3, 4; Student Coun- cil 3; Thespians 3; Boys' State 1; Letterman’s Club 4; Rifle Club 3. 4. Hubert Cooksey Ind. Arts 2,3,4; Rifle Club 4. Seniors Joyce Curry Band 1, 2, 3: G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Let- ter; Booster Club 1; Picayune Bus; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3. Boh Daniels Donna Evans Band 3; .'tides 3; Captain 4; Spot- light 2, 3. 4; Choral Club I, 2; Stu- dent Librarian 2, 3; Concessions 7; Contest 1, 2, 3; Operetta 1, 2. Mary Ford Booster Club 1; Spanish Club 7, 2; Operetta 3; Orchestra 3; Honor Society 3. 4; Band 7, 2, 3, 4: Awards. Band; State Contest I. 2, 3; Student Council 4. Elmer Foster Band I, 2; Varsity 3, 4; Aide Capt. 3; Basketball Mgr. 3; Tennis Team; Industrial Arts 7. 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3. 4. Harriet Foster Band 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Pic. Business Staff 4; Chorus 3; 'Transfer from Bloomington 7, 2. Betty Franklin Vocal 7, 2. 3. 4; Vocal Operetta 7 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1. Donna Johnson Garner G.A.A. 1; F.H.A. 7; Concessions 1; Chorus 7, 4; Aides 3. Carol Goodrum Booster Club 1; Choral Club 1, 2, 3; Spotlight 2, 3; T. 7 . A. 3. Judy Goodwine F.H.A. 1; G.A.A. 2; Booster Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2. 3. 4; J. G. Players 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Pic. F.d. Staff 3. 4. Seniors Shirley Gossett G.A.A. I: Booster Club 2. Jo Green Picayune Business 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 1. 2, 3; Spanish Chib 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3. 4: Girls State Rep. 3: Hon- or Society 3, 4; G.A.A. 4; J. G. Players 4: Student Council 2, 3, 4. Marilyn Hagie Transfer from IVoodstock Commu- nity High� G.A.A. 2, 3: Girls League Offiiccr 2, 3. Janice Healv Spotlight I. 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4: Orchestra 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4; J.G. Players 4: Class Secretary 4: Student Council 3; Band, Spot- light Awards. Jack Hertel Track 1; Booster Club 1, 2; Foot- ball I. 2: Basketball 1. 2: Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 2. 3. 4. Pat Hix Band 1, 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. I; Picayune Bus. 4 Band Awards 1, 2, 3, 4. Judy Holmes Band I: Pep Club 1; Picayune Bus. I: Thespians . 2. 3, 4; J. G. Play- ers 4: Choral Club 4: Spanish Club 2: Rifle Club 3. Patty Holt G.A.A. I. 2, 4: Booster Club 1; Choral Club 1, 4: Operetta 1. Frank Hoskins Industrial Arts Club, I, 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 3. 4. Pill Janies Band and Awards I, 2, 3, 4; Spot- light 1. 2, 3, 4: Picayune Editorial Staff 3, 4; Thespians I. 2, 3, 4: J. G. Players 4; Choral Club 1, 2, 3: Student Librarian 3, 4: Honor Society 3, 4; Focal Contest 1, 2, 3; Speech Contest 3: Camera Club 3; Plays 1. 2, 3 4: Student Council 4. Seniors Paul Johnson Jerry Kimberlin Transfer from Crown Point, Ind.; Basket ball Mgr. 4; Play 4; J. G. Players 4; Picayune Business Staff 4. Betty Landrey G.A.A. 2; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Patsy Law Aides 1, 2, 3; Thespians 2, 3, 4; J. G. Players 4; Choral Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Operettas 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Carus 1, 2, 4. Shirley Lockhart Booster Club I; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4: F.H.A. I, 2; Spotlight 2, 3: Pica- yune Business Staff 4; Aides 4. Don Merritt Baseball 2, 3; Student Council, Parsity Club, Industrial Arts J, 2, 3. Jim Merritt Class Vice-President 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 .-Football 4; Baseball 3, 4; Rifle Club 3, 4; Letter man Club 2, 3, 4; Industrial Arts Club 1. Barbara Miller G.A.A. I, 2; Concessions 1; Vocal 1: Operetta 1; Librarian 2, 4; Booster Club 2; Picayune Business Staff 4. Bonnie Morgeson G.A.A. 1, 2; Chorus 1, 4; Booster Club I; Thespians 1; Operetta I. Merle Murphey Camera Club 4; Picayune Photog- raphy. Seniors Janet McVicker Twirler 1, 2, 3: G.A.A. 1, 4; Pep Club I: Sbullish 1. 2; Choral Club I. 2, 3, 4: Operettas I, 2, 3. Fred Xelson Basketball I; Baseball Mgr. 1; Varsity Club 2,3,4: Industrial Arts 1. 2 3. Rill Silver Industrial Arts Club 1, 2, 3. 4; football 1, 2, 3, 4. Danny Silver Varsity Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2; football I, 2, 3, 4; Letters 3, 4; Industrial Arts 2, 3, 4; Baseball Mgr. 2. Donna Reece f.H.A. I; Spanish 2; Student Council 3: Honor Society 4. Shirley Sanders Transfer from Eldon, Iowa 2; Operetta 2, 3: Vocal I, 2. 3. I; Let- ter 2: Mixed Chorus 2: Picayune Editorial 4: J. G. Players 4. Norma Shaw Booster Club 2; Choral Club I. 2; 3, 4: Concessions I; Vocal Con- test I: Operetta 1, 3. Fred Siville football 3, 4: Industrial Arts I, 2, 3: Varsity Club 3, 4; Student Council 4. Ruth Siville G.A.A. I, 2, 3, I: Awards I, 2, 3, 4: Booster Club I: Choral Club I; Concessions 1; f.H.A. 1, 2; Op- eretta 1. Dick Swope Seniors Sarah Taylor Ellen Thomas Spa it is It Club 1; G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Awards 1, 2, 3; Thespians 2, 3, 4; J. G. Players 4; Vocal. 1, 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 1; Cheer- leading 3, 4; Queen Attendant 3; Homecoming Queen 4; Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Speech Contest 4; Plays I. 3, 4; Operetta. 1, 3; Mixed Chorus 1. 2. Phyllis Thompson Band 1, 2; G.A.A. 1. Sandra Umbanhowar G.A.A. 1, 2, 3 4; Spanish Club 2. 3, 4; Spot light 2, 3, 4; Thespians 2, 3, 4: Vocal 1, 2, 3, 4; P.il.A. 1; Picayune 4; Booster Club 1; J. G. Players 4; Concessions 2: Honor Society 4; Speech Contest 2; Plays I. 3. Betty Wagoner G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Aides 3, 4; Con- cessions 2; F.H.A. 1, 2; Operetta I; Choral Club I, I; Booster Club 2. Betty Warner Choral Club 1; Concessions 1; Op- eretta 1. Max Watkins Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2. 3, 4; Industrial Arts 2; Var- sity 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 4; Rifle Club 4. Mabel White Honor Society 4; Librarian 1, 2. 3, 4; Picayune Editorial 2, 3. 4; J. G. Players I; Aide 2, 4; Con- cessions 3: Band 1; Student Coun- cil 1. 2. 3; Spanish Club 1, 3. Alvin Wilson Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3, 4. lune Wilson G.A.A. 1. 2; Booster Club 2; Vo- cal 1. 4; Operetta 1; Librarian 2. 4; Picayune Business 4; Conces- sions 1. Hob Wilson Dorcas Wintersteen Bob Wustholz Chuck Sollars Picayune Editorial I. 3, I: Aid• ; Spotlight 3; In- dustrial Arts I; Honor Society 3, 7; Camera Club 3; Student Council I. G.A.A. I. 3, I; Pet Club I; Spanish C lub I; Thes- pians I; Voca! I, 2, 3, 4: Mired Chorus I, 2. 4; Contest I, 2. 3, 4; Oper- etta 3. Industrial Arts I; Pi fie Club 4. 'Transfer 4; Ease ball Manager I; Projector Club I; Baseball 2. 3; Basketball 3: Track 2, 3; Industrial Arts 4. Seniors Our high school career began in the fall of 1948 when we entered as Presides”. We numbered 100. 45 boys and 35 girls. Bob Wilson was elected as our first class president, Paul Kinser was chosen vice-president and Norma Brown our secretary-treasurer. What fun we had that year. Everything so different from grade school. As sophomores we chose Ken Collins as our president, Jim Merritt, vice- president, Don Pinnick as our secretary and Norma Brown was again our treasurer. Remember what fun we had on our hayride - - rolling along eating and singing merrily? Ah - - - next came our role as upperclassmen. Now “dignified” Juniors we began making plans for the Junior-Senior Prom. Our theme “Stairway to the Stars” was cleverly and successfully carried out. Ken Collins was again elected president with Bob Wilson as vice-president and Dorcas Wintersteen elected to serve as secretary-treasurer. Now at last we are called the “sophisticated” Seniors and can look down on the underclassmen. Our capable Ken Collins is still our president for th« third year with “Skip” Biedenkopf as vice-president and Janice Healey, secretary- treasurer. Although our class boasted 100 members as freshmen, now that we are ready to graduate, we find that 60, (39 girls and 21 boys) have remained together and will receive diplomas. It was well worth the effort, and although it hasn’t always been easy, it has been fun. Many memories will remain with us, picnics, tackyday, dignity day and our senior advisors, Miss Morey and Mr. Allen, who went out of their way to help us in every way--------Remember? 14 Pet Peeves Carole Barrick — unfriendly hoys Marv Lou Bauer — ell Harmeson and his silly questions Skip Biedenkopf — sarcastic people Dick Bridges — drinking Norma Brown — English IV class Phyllis Carder — Shirley Bailey Helen Casner — moody people Ken Collins — the oncry girl that pesters me in Psychology class Hubert Cooksey — not being able to drink coffee in shop class Joyce Curry — people Donna Evans — other girls Mary Ford — people saying “O, Lord” Elmer Foster — girls Harriet Foster — Ted Betty Franklin — boys Carol (ioodrum — people who can’t keep still while others are talking Judy Goodwinc — people always telling me how short I am Shirley Gossett — people who can't take a hint or a joke Jo Green — Consumer Ed. Class Marilyn Hagie — for people to poke me in the ribs and then laugh Janice Mealy — people that hare dirty hair lack Hertel — reckless drivers Pat Hix — people who think they're smart but really aren't Judy Holmes — people who call me “Holmescy Pat Holt — Buster Frank Hoskins — all girls Hill James — Mr. Allen’s way of grading true-false questions Donna Johnson — . single people, I’d rather sec married people Paul Johnson — for people to hit me in the face Jerry Kimberlin — rv't being able to “breathe” in Mr. Allen’s library Betty Landrey — for boys in cars to honk at me Patsy Law — doing dishes Shirley Lockhart — people who lie Don Merritt — spending money Jim Merritt — people who brag Barbara Miller — people who lie Bonnie Morgeson — people that kid me a lot Merle Murphy — agreeable people Janet McVicker — people that are two-faced Fred Nelson — getting up in the middle of the night to go to school Donna Reese — girls or boys who show off to get attention Shirley Sanders — conceited boys Norma Shaw — 5th. hour World Problems Bill Silvers — silly senior girls I )anny Silvers — Boy crazy girls Fred Siville — Freshmen that act like grade school students Ruth Siville — hillbilly music Chuck Sollars — Mr. Allen’s way of combing his hair Dick Swope — Chuck Sollars Sarah Taylor — girls calling each other kid Ellen Thomas — poetry in English Phyllis Thompson — people who are conceited Sandra I Imbanhowar — salespersons who call me “Honey” Betty Wagoner — girls who smoke Betty Warner — ladies who wear big hats to the show Max Watkins — that I zoon’t get to know Mr. Whitehouse’s middle name until the day I graduate Mable White — people who think they’re smart Alvin Wilson — girls who show off to get attention June Wilson — people who can’t tell the truth Bob Wilson — girls zoho chew tobacco Dorcas Wintersteen — a killjoy Bob Wustholz — zoomen Class Will I. Carole Barrick will my drum major suits to Boh Cowan. I, Mary Lou Bauer will my bleached bangs to AI Har meson. I. Skip Biedenkopf will my ability to drive to all the lovely maidens in the U. S. I, Dick Bridges will my ability to dance to Roy Watkins. I. Norma Brown will my ability to get along with Mr. Allen to Bill Weltv. I. Phyllis Carder will my long finger nails to Janice Pinnick. I. Helen Casner will my naturally curly hair to Ida Comstock. I, Ken Collins will my ability to play basketball to Larry Davis. I. Hul� ert Cooksey will my ability to get along with girls to Jim Warner. I, Joyce Curry will my ability to make wise cracks to Mary Anna Fowler. I. Donna Evans will my womanly charms to Anita Bell I, Mary Ford will my ability to get snowbound with school hooks to Joan Shoemaker. I. Elmer Foster will my ability to fast dance to I-arry Powley. I. Harriet Foster will some of my height to Jo Anne Boren. I Betty Franklin will my ability to get along with Mr. Hoover. 1. Donna Johnson Garner will part of my height to Jo Anne Boren. I. Carol (ioodrum will my ability to go steady to Beverly Manning. I. Judy Goodwine will my 97 jxmnds to Bob Peers. I, Shirley Gossett will Lenora Welch my ability to dance. I. Jo Green will my position as honor society president to A1 Harmeson. I, Marilyn Hagie will Evelyn Maxfield my quiet- ness. I. Janice Healv will my sax api� eal to Karen Martin. I. Pat Hix will all my air force men to Beverly Smock. I. Judy Holmes will my ability to get along well and be joliy to all of the teachers to Sue Murray. I. Pat Holt will my black hair to Judy Cram. I. Frank Hoskins will Buddy Hoskins my ability to pick up good looking girls. I. Bill James will my 115 pounds to Bob Cowan. I. Jerry Kiml erlin will my ability to chew gum in Mr. Allen’s library and get away with it to Ozzic Hammond. 1, Betty Landrey will my ability to always be ready on time to Arlene Bush. I. Patsy Law will my ability to get along with Danny Silver to Madge Gress. I, Shirley Lockhart will my silly laughs and book- keeping to Zula Eaton. I. Don Merritt will my smartness in History to anyone who needs it. I. Jim Merritt will my ability to get along with Mr. Baird to anyone who can’t. I. Barbara Miller will my ability to drive any old car to Jalub. I. Bonnie Morgcson will my natural curly hair to Carol Metz. I. Merle Murphy will my excess weight to any underclassmen who can use it. I. Janet McYicker will my one and only freckle to Ronnie Sprague. I. Fred Nelson will my shortness to Bill Glover. I. Donna Reece will my ability to beat Miss Win- land at Ping Pong to anyone that wants to try it. I, Shirley Sanders will my car to my three com- panions Betty. Bonita, and Nancy. Take care of it I. Norma Shaw will my quietness in Home Ec. to Shirley Hopkins. I. Bill Silver will my line to the girls to Jim Warner. 1. I )anny Silver will my ability to get along with Madge Gress to Joe Koonce. I. F’rcd Si ville will my politeness to those that aren’t. 1. Chuck Sollars will my ability to get into trouble in Shop to Eddie Snively. I. Ruth Siville will my ability to go steady three years to Janice Pinnick. I. Sarah Taylor will my ability to play the trom- bone to Mary Lou. I. Ellen Thomas will my loud voice in cheering to Arlene Bush. I. Phyllis Thompson will my driving ability to Freedy Franklin. I. Sandra Cmbanhowar will my bleached hangs to Betsy Welty. I. Betty Wagoner will senior aide captain to Joyce Curry. I. Betty Warner will Betty Gatrell the length of my hair. I. Max Watkins will my short black hair to Jerry I )avis. I. Mal el White will my quietness to Madge Gress. I. Alvin Wilson will my 108 pounds to Bob Cowan. I. June Wilson will my late hours to Bojas. I. Bob Wilson will my ability to hypnotize the women to Maurice and Bob. I. Dorcas Winterstecn will my four different colors of hair to Gloria Reynolds and Red Potts. I. Bob Wustholz will my good looks to Miss Florey. 16 EDITED BY “SAWED-OFF” UMBANHOWAR AND “LONGLEGS ’ GOODWINE HOMELY EDITION VOL. - O NO. 1 Alumni N002? 1 PAGE 2 - SCENTS WINS SAFE DRIVING AWARD OF YEAR - U.S. PRESIDENT SPEAKS NEWS IN BRIEF London. En . JANET “Muscles’ Mc- VICKER swims rhe English ('haunel again. Boston, I . S. Authoress. RUTH SI VILLE has ju t published her newest and deepest Imok “10 Feet Under.” New York BOH WILSON was elect- ed president of the W.C.T.U. (Woman’s Christian Temperance Union) by over- whelming majority. Washington—f(PU) Congress Woman BARBARA MILLER, put in her resigna- tion today after the inauguration of Pres. “Moose.” Onarga Mil. — SHIRLEY GOSSETT, has accepted a position as 1 . E. teacher here. Chicago See PAT HIX in Shadley We'ls Ballet Production. Timhuctu-Rocket ship to Pluto, designed bv NORMA BROWN left today. Stew- ardesses are PHYLLIS CARDER and NORMA SHAW. Dcr.ver.See MABLE “The Cat WHITE, lady wrestler, on T. V. tonight. Channel 11. THEATRE NOTICES See GERALD KIM BERLIN in big stage production of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.” !• RANK HOSKINS, great drama critic says He does a stirring performance as Goldilocks.” Songwriting team. JIM “Cheetah” MER- RITT. and BETTY WAGONER, have just finished the musical hroadwav hit. I Was a Child Bubble-dancer. Starring now at the Princess Theater is famous movie actress SARAH TAYLOR. She does old Katherine Hepburn roles. Rally she does!” Starting today Krollicking Sea Nymps starring BILLY JAMES as head toe-dancer. His costumes made of filthy pink net were designed bv the lady of fashion” C AROLYN MILLER. NEWS — SHORTS You now can take your own picture. Get the new camera designed bv MERLE MURPHEY. CAROL GOODRUM and PHYLLIS THOMPSON have secured (daces on the Woman’s U. S. Olympic track team. Bonnie Morgeson. the gay divorcee, has just returned from Reno. She secured a divorce from basketball star. FRED NELSON, last week. BE SAFE BUY INSURANCE Boli Daniels, insurance salesman, says, “I insure everything from ameohas to zombies. Special rates for corpses.” Special rates for corpses.” THOUGHT for the DAY DORCAS WINTERSTEEN says that Confuscious says. “ . . . . Oh. I forgot mthat he did say. FRED Moose” SI VILLE. our new president, is the Abe Lincoln” of the Modern Age.” He writes his bills for Con- gress on a shovel. Under his direction the White House is being rebuilt to resent ble a long cabin. His words to Congress uerc. “I shore am glad to lie presydent, yep. I shore am.” CROSS COUNTRY RACE BEGINS Sjionsors of Class of ’52, MISS M. FLOREY and MR. G. ALLEN, have just lefr New York on a cross-country jiogo stick race. The results will lie announced on their arrival in San FYancisco. ALUMNI MAKE GOOD PATSY LAW has become a robust Met- ropolitan Opera Star. Her hubby SKIP- abi.-BIEDENKOPF is a big radio star taking the place of Hobble-along-Cassidy. He does well but is handicapped because lie blew off his hand in a chemistry ex- l eriment in 52. DANNY SILVER, former brilliant hijjh school student, is now teaching differential calculus at Princeton. Gorgeous DICK” BRIDGES is a fain- oun wrestler. Attention ladies! - - • before entering the ring he uses ’Tweed perfume. Get some today. DONNA REESE is a dancer and torch singer in a night club in Paris. ELLEN THOMAS has furthered her ca- reer in baseball. She is now bat girl for the New York Yankees. HELEN CASNER has replaced Mr. Whitehouse teaching Consumer Ed. her favorite subject. HUBERT COOKSEY is a stand-in for Burt Lancaster. BETTY WARNER i a new ballad sing- er. replacing Susan Reed. She is mar- ri -«I to Burl Ives and they’re raising blue tail flies. Tubby UMBANHOWAR and “Tex GOODWINE can be heard every Saturday night on the Barn Dance. They sing songs straight from the hills (too bad they didn't •ta there!) SICK NOTICES for the WEEK CAROLE BARRICK. former majorette, is striken with occupational disease. Her arm just won’t stop swinging around. Pondview Hospital. Room 3Vi• MARY FORD has gone insane making so many paper flowers. MAX WATKINS, better known as “Silent Max. still hasn’t spoken a word for 15 years. JANICE HEALY. Scrubwoman in a big department store, passed out yesterday, report her boss DICK “Simon Legree” SWOPE, lattice said “I just felt all washed out. Hoopeston (PU) JACK HERTEL, prominent citizen, was presented with the Safe Driver’s award of the year today. May 31, 1972. His comments were. “Never driver over 40 m.p.h., I haven’t had l wreck in my life. NOBEL PRIZE AWARDED KENNETH “Einstein” COLLINS was awarded the Noltel Prize for discovering the 6 i dimension. WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS BETTY FRANKLIN, famous lady bull- fighter, has returned to Hoopeston from Sunny Spain to marry big movie producer, BOB WUSTHOLZ. SHIRLEY LEE LOCKHART, ex-con- vict. married DONALD LEROY MER- RITT. former criminal lawyer Sunday, June 5. 1972 HUNTERS RETURN ALVIN and JUNE WILSON, big game hunters, have just returned from a Safari to deepest Africa led by their faithful native guide “Fearless ELMER” FOSTER. ADVERTISEMENTS Bring vour mending to me. Crocheting done also, ( all 730-Z. BILL SILVER. BE GRACEFUL. BE ( HARMING Trv HARRIET FOSTER’S School of Charm. Feeling all mired down?? Try CHUCK SOLLAR’S mud tar baths. TOM BELL, famous designer of ladie.s hats, has just come out with a new crea- tion The Thing,” only ‘ 8c, ladies. Learn to trip the light fantastic at BUSTER’S School of Dance. Everything from the Charleston to Ballet. Meet hi lovely assistant. PATTY HOLT. Any obi bodies hanging around? Try HOLMES and I). JOHNSON Garner Morticians Motto . . . “Drop around some time. We’re feeling mighty low.” Talk with departed loved ones. Sec BETTY L A N l R E Y. as Madame Zouzou.” Seances conducted cverv night. Get Rich Fast! Come to the poker chip gambling casino. Las Vegas. Co-owners . . SHIRLEY SANDERS. M. HAG IE! HAMSTERS FOR SALE Visit big Hamster farm, contact D. EVANS or M. L. BAUER — owners. FOR SALE - CHEAP Empire State Building, in good condi- tion. Easy payments 50c down ami 25c a day. 200 years to pay. Call “Honest JO” GREEN at 111. State Penitentiary, Cell No. 2040(� 099. .WEATHER REPORT .... fair and rainy today, a little warmer with increas- ing coolness. Weather-woman. JOYCE CURRY. 17 Bette Gatrell, Roy Watkins, Josephine Petrv, Mr. and Mrs. John Edwards. Larry Powlev. Larry Oyler. Mareia Potts. Joy Pritchett, Arthur Murray, Janice McBride. Junior Class We had a Junior class to be proud of! It was one of the largest Junior classes in the history of John Greer High School. We have led the Honor Roll ever since we started out here as Freshmen. Many of our names have rarely missed being seen on the honor roll, and some of us haven’t missed even once. We had as representatives on the Student Council — Jo Petry, Secretary; Ruth Ingram, Treasurer; and Judy Cram, Diane Hammond, Jo Anne Boren, Roy Watkins, Jim German, and Bob Cawthon, as Aldermen. Representing us in the Honor Society were Marylyn Brickey, Jo Petry, Kay Kilgore, Bob Cawthon, and Roy Watkins. The Juniors really worked hard this year on the beautiful gym decorations and the banquet for the Prom. It was swell! Co-Chairmen on the committees were: Ruth Ingram and Diane Hammond, Planning Decorations; Betty Gatrell and Jo Petry, Decorating Gym; Kay Kilgore and Bob Cawthon, Food Committee; Jim German and Marylyn Brickey, Entertainment; Janice McBride and Norma Long, Invitations; Marcia Potts and Jo Anne Boren, Dance Programs. They did a wonderful job. Marylyn Brickey, Arlene Bush, Shirley Bailey, Joan Carter, Jo Anne Boren, Bob Cawthon. Ruth Ingram, John Hul er, Henry Hoskins Fred Johnson, Shirley Hedgecock, Phylli Lewis. Elliott’s Jewelry The Ritz—The Four Samaras Thrasher’s Shoe Store 18 Jerry Morrison, Shirley Miller, Norma Long, Donna Lyons, Pat Keith. Kay Kilgore. Sam W itty, Natalie White. Juanita Whiteman, Marilyn Smith, Danny Woods, Bonita Smith. Vivian Tyrell. Terry Goodwin, David Gooch, Nancy Goold, Madge Gross, Diane Ham- mond. Paul Grant. Mary Ann Fowler, Zula Eaton. Richard Cro- thers, Marcella Floyd, Donald Dukes, Larry Davis. Ida Comstock, Robert Cowan, Judith Cram, Robert Cloud. Mary Ellen Correll. Larry Coon. Fronville Jewelers Weber’s Drug Store G. A. Baker Co. 19 Rosie Garner, Betty Galloway, Tom Galloway, Alice Gocking, Jim Glover, Jim German. Thomas Gaddis, Mary Franklin, LulabeUe Gaddis, Beverly Foster, Carol Fraley Delores Dillcy. Diane T ranbarger, Iteris Rector, Gloria Reynolds, Robert Sinclair, John Catron Don Probasco Jim Warner, Larry Slichenmeyer, Gary Hollcn, Ulyn Reece. Evelyn Lutz, Lena McElhaney, Bill Matthews, Martha McElhaney, Roy Meiss, Marjorie Lyons. Frank Dornfeld Co. Western Auto Associate George’s Department Store 20 Bill} Welly, Jim Long, Miss Winland, Joan Shoemaker, Mr. Campbell. Jerry Jo Davis, June Carder, Ronnie Collier. Arlo Cox, Joyce Curry, Date Cade. Sophomore Class The class of 1954. the sophomores of 1952, continued their happy and successful years at John Greer with their second year of high school life. The year started off with a class meeting to elect sponsors and officers. This year’s sponsors were Miss Winland and Mr. Campbell. The officers were: President—Joan Shoemaker, Vice President—Bill Welly, Secretary—Jim Long. During the Homecoming we combined with the freshmen to provide a skit, and we elected Norma Burton, as our attendant to the queen. At Christmas it was the halls to decorate, and again the freshmen joined us to decorate the old building, and of course in the spring was the annual party. The student council representatives were Sandra Unger, Joan Shoemaker. Jim Long, and Bill Welty. Many others were active in activities such as Thespians, John Greer Players, F. H. A., and others. Also there were many active in sports and some won their varsity letters, while a number of girls participated in G. A. A. This year’s class has continued the successful traits of last year and we hope that it continues for the next two years. Charles Gaffney, Shirley Ferrell, Elaine Dun- lap, Ronnie Glass, Jean Gauges, Barbara Cocking. Sara Lane, Roberta Hendricks, Betty Long, Shirley Kaufman, Shirley Hopkins, Frances Hall. Tom Merritt. Insurance Hoopeston Hardware Co. Hoopeston Paint Wallpaper Co. 21 James Peters, Perry Rethelford, Robert Peers, Janice P innick, Anna Potts, Norma Slioults. Jackie Silver, Ronnie Sprague, Eddie Snivcly, George Wilson, Sharon Skates, Beverly Smock. Sandra Unger, Billy Weltv, Elizabeth Wells, Helen Wagoner, Maurice Ziebart, Joanne Warner. Evelyn Maxfield, Louis Merritt, Jean Means, Leo Maxfield. Beverly Mannin, Karen Martin. Dick Alkire, Ronnie Barker, Richard Agee, Almira Beagle, Norma Burton, Phyllis Baker. Tom Merritt, Gerald McIntyre, Roger Metz, Carol Metz, Sue Murray, Donna Miller. Illinois Lumber Co. V.F.W. Post 4826 Bob Smythe 22 Richard Reynolds, David Roark, Wayne Riley, Ella Mae Wilson, Rheta Wells. Sylvia Wustholz. Kenneth Hammond, Mr. Craig, Mr. Wenger, Beverly Morris, Lenora Welch. Freshman Class Ninety-two freshmen began school at John Greer early in September 1951. It was very different from what they had been used to. At the first meeting class officers and sponsors were elected. Our president was Beverly Morris, vice president was Kenneth Hammond, secretary and treasurer was Lenora Welch, and the sponsors were Mr. Craig and Mr. Wenger. Juanita Bell, Lenora Welch, Billy Glover, and James Mitchell were elected to the Student Council. Letha Matthews was attendant to the homecoming queen. Patricia Wells and Floyd Birch were candidates for king and queen of the Sweetheart Ball. At Christmas we helped the sophomores decorate the old building. Several freshmen have participated in sports, dramatics, and clubs. I i iininaiii Patsy Reed. Donna Swanson. Barbara Terry, Russell Pickrell, Robert Pierce, Larry Swope, Eugene Virginia Olson, Esther Tcegarden, Rex Shaw, Gib Sargent, Jack Simpson. Pat risk. Cragg Hotel Launder Eez Harris Bottling Co. 23 Pat Wells, Edith Warner, Betsy W'elty, Mar- jorie Stetler, Albert Fletcher, Ernest Webb. Bob Goody, Kenneth Whiteman. Ronald Carter, Reed Craig, Jim Crouch, Cova Curry, Bob Davis, Noah Deck. Betty Croley, Linda Caxvthon, Nannie Coflfie, Ellen Catron, Phil Campbell, Russell Cawthon. Mary Inman, Phyllis Jennett, Ronald Lane, Marlene Kell, Frances Justice, Roy Johnson. Ernie Noerenberg, Lela Matthews, Lctha Mat- thews. Barbara Nelson. Alice Matthews, Norma Moore. Corner Dress Shop Hamilton Funeral Home Parkway Cleaners 24 Danny Lawson, Bill Lyon. Dave Livingston, Kay Hos- kins. ludv Merritt, Nancy Little. Joan Brewington, Peggy Blakcy, Betty Boren, Mary Susan Boardman, Juanita Bell, Helen Baker. Billy Glover, Jim Drollinger, Bat Cook, Nina Goff, Sandra Gadget. Janice Holt, Glen Harmcson, Viola Hamilton, Barbara Butts. Norma Brewington, Hettie Burton, Cieorgie Fowler, Beverly Hertel, Bob Harrv Mien, James Arnholt, Floyd Burch. Garner. Dexter Fournier’s Trucking Service Rosa’s Beauty Shop Sanitary Dry Cleaners 25 Have a Coke in bottles Machine Shop Mechanical Drawing Cook’s Quality Market Chlman Grain Co. Hoopestnn Fertilizer Co. Wood Shop Algebra T yping Problems of Democracy Business Law General Business Couchman Courhman, Attorneys Or. J. F. Honwell, O.I). F)r. L. P. Dunn, D.D.S. 32 English. I)r. J. C. Moore, M.D. Dr. F. B. Williams, O.I). Dr. J. W. Hardy, D.D.S. 33 Spanish Home Economics Assembly Physical Education Dixie Fruit .Market Cox Brothers Cram's Grocery 36 PICAYUNE EDITORIAL STAFF Third Row—Mr. Williams. Rill Welty. Donna Swanson. I rout Kow Slurlex Sanders, Sandra L mhatihowar, Fourth Row—Hoh Wilson, luanita Whiteman. Maliel White, Phyllis Carder. Second Row—Arlene Bush. Judy Goodwine, Bill James, Natalie White. PICAYUNE BUSINESS STAFF Standing—Bill James, Judy Holmes, Dick Bridges, Sitting—Bette Gatrell, Karen Martin, Bob Cawthon, Josephine Green, Mr. W hitehouse. Skip Bieden- Jerry Kimberlin. kopf, Jovce C urry. PICAYUNE PHOTO Art Murray, Diane Tranbarger, Juanita Whiteman, Rex Parrish, Kav Kilgore, Merle Murphey, Larry Swope, John Hulier, George Wilson. Donna Swanson, Sam Witty. 38 Picayune Editorial Staff The Picayune Editorial Staff, together with the Business Staff, has worked hard to make this the biggest Picayune we have ever had. This year things were done a little differently as our own Camera Club, headed by Mr. Hoover, took all the pictures. They have worked hard and done a swell job. This year our yearbook was printed by the Chronicle-Herald here in our own town. All the students on the staff have enjoyed writing up the stories, putting the pages together, and trying to make this year’s Picayune just a little better than before. The entire Picayune staff hope you enjoy this issue as much as they have enjoyed preparing it for you. Picayune Business Staff Probably the least known but by far not the least in importance of the Picayune staffs is the Picayune Business Staff. To this organization falls the unglamorous task of providing capital for the printing of the Picayune. This is accomplished mainly by selling advertising space in the yearbook although approximately one-third is obtained by the yearbook sales. Selling advertising space in a yearbook is possibly the hardest salesmanship known: yet the Business Staff consistently furnishes the Editorial Staff sufficient funds for publication of the book. To these people, sponsored by Mr. Whitehouse, we give our sincerest thanks for making this book possible. Picayune Photography Staff The Photography Staff was organized in the fall of 1951. The sponsor was Mr. James Hoover. The members of the Photography Staff this year were: Beverly Manning, Petty l.ong, Rex Parrish, and Merle Murphey. The editor was Merle Murphey. The members have been learning to take, develop, and enlarge pictures. The Photography Staff with the help of the Camera Club have taken pictures at different high school functions. Some of these pictures are in the Picayune. Meadow Gold Hoopeston Grain Coal Co. Oyler’s Grocery 39 First Row—Mary Susan Boardman, Betty Boren, Judv Good wine. Second Row—Miss Below, Josephine Retry, Roy Wat- kins. Sandra llmbanhowar. Third Row—lo Anne Boren, Kay Kilgore, Almira Beagle, Ginger Olson, Ruth Ingram, Diane Ham- mond, Elaine Dunlap. Fourth Row—Ozzie Hammond, Trego Sargent, Bill Welty, Betsy Welt.v, Jim Long, Diane Tranbarger, Marlene Kell, Judy Merritt. Fifth Row—Jim German, Joy Pritchett, Bill Lyon, Boh Cowan, Fred Johnson, Boh Cawthon, Nanc; Goold, Barbara Nelson. Spanish. Club The Spanish Club is open to anyone who has taken or is taking Spanish. This year there were about forty members in the club. The officers for the year were: Jo Retry, president; Roy Watkins, vice president; Sandra Umban- howar, secretary; and Jo Green, treasurer. Miss Below was the sponsor. In November the Spanish Club sponsored the Season’s End Swing, a dance, to celebrate the end of the football season. They had their Christmas party the day they went back to school after Christmas vacation, because the Spanish celebrate Christmas January 6. In April they put on a program to celebrate Pan-American Day. They ended the year with their annual picnic. Hoopeston Woodworks Walker’s Grocery Herman’s Standard Station 40 First Row—Miss Florey, Bette Gatrell, Janice Healv, Bill lames Second Row — Marcia Potts, Donna Evans, Beverly Foster, Joyce Curry, 1 iane Hammond. Third Row — Mary Ellen Correll. Jim Look. Max Wat kins, Sandra Unihanhowar, Karen Martin. Spotlight Over in the journalism department of the school is a little organization that is never given a thought until someone doesn't make an appearance every other Friday afternoon. Then the hue and crv goes up, “WHERE’S MY SPOT- LIGHT?” The Spotlight is a bi-weekly newspaper published by the students bringing the news of the school to the students. The staff headed by Mill James — Editor-In-Chief, Janice Healy — News Editor, and Bette Gatrell — Feature Editor along with many others bring all the latest news, gossip, etc. to the students. This self-supporting mimeographed newspaper is under the sponsorship of Miss Marylyn I'lorey. Silver Brothers King’s Pharmacy Worthen’s Dry Goods Co. 41 STUDENT COUNCIL Lcnora Welch, Juanita Hell, Joan Shoemaker, Mary Ford. Boh Wilson. Ruth ineram. Phyllis Carder. Jo Anne Boren, Fred Si ville. Hob Cawthon, Don Merritt, lay Mitchell, William Glover, Diane Ham- mond, Bill James, Miss Below, Mr. Barnhart, Bill Welty, Jo Petry. Sandra Unger, Jim German, Jim Long, Roy Watkins. CONCESSIONS 42 Left to Right — Mr Baird, Norma Burton, Kay Kilgore, Alice Gocking, Roberta Hendricks, Alice Matthews, Marjorie Lyons, Sue Murray, Marcella Floyd, Elizabeth Wells, lean Means, Mrs. Dornfeld, Phyllis Carder, loan Shoemaker. Student Council The main desire of the Student Council this year was to try and develop better cooperation between the Council and the student body. A general assembly was held at one time during the year concerning this matter. This desire was somewhat accomplished. The biggest job the Council members took on was the Homecoming, and at Christmas they put up trees in the school and gave a basket to a needy family. Interesting and educational assembly programs were sponsored throughout the year by the Council. 1'he Student Council sponsors the concessions, which is its main income, and also the Aides. New Aide jackets were purchased this year for the Aides. We’re all proud of one of our members, Jo Green. Jo was district treasurer and was also chosen as a discussion leader at our state convention. We had one new sponsor this year, Mr. Barnhart. Miss Below was again a sponsor. The officers for this year were mayor. Bob Wilson: clerk, Jo Petry, and treasurer, Ruth Ingram. Concessions What would we do without the concessions at football and basketball games? A cup of good, hot coffee and a hot dog tastes pretty good after sitting through a half at a football game. And then there’s always popcorn, candy, and pop too. The concessions workers are girls who volunteer to help even though it means having to miss seeing part of the games. The girls receive awards at the end of the year. Mrs. Domfeld and Mr. Baird were the sponsors again this year. 43 Montgomery Ward Co. Hoopeston Telephone Co. JOHN CiREEK PLAYERS Front Row—Samira Umbanhowar. Karen Martin, Bili Welty. Marcia Potts, RusseH Cawthon. Diane Ham- mond, Jim German Jo Anne Boren, Jay Mitchell, Madge Gress, Bill James. Second Row—Terrv Goodwin, Donna Miller, Bett Boren. Joyce Curry, Letha Mathews, Patsy Law, Carole Barrick, Janice Healy, Bette Gatreil, Judy Holmes, Ellen Thomas, Judy Goodwine. Third Row—Norma Brewington, Faye Henegar, Juanita Bell, Beverly Morris, Ginger Olson, Lenora Welch. Phyllis Jennett, Patty Wells, Lela Mathews, Nina Goff, Joy Pritchett. Josephine Petry. Ruth Ingram Fourth Row—Juanita Whiteman, Boh Cowan, Barbara Nelson, Sue Murray, Sandra Gudgcl, Marylvn Bric- key, Sylvia Wustholz, Bonita Smith, Mabel White. Nancy Goold, Mary Lou Bauer, Shirley Sanders. Mary Ellen Correll, Dick Bridges, Boh Cawthon. A1 Harmeson. Fifth Row—Roger Metz. Art Murray. Mr. Allen, Jerry Kimberlin, Gary Hollen. THESPIANS First Row—D'ane Hammond, Ruth Ingram, Josephine Petry, Judy Goodwine. Second Row Bill lames, Dick Bridges Patsy Law. Bill Welty, Jim German, Ellen Thomas, Boh Cawthon, Sandra Umbanhowar. (linger O'sm, Karen Martin, Mary Lou Bauer, Janice Healy, Bette Gatrell, Jo Ann.- Boren. J-G Players Inaugurated in the fall of 1951 by dramatics director, Mr. George Robert Allen, the newest organization at John Greer, the John Greer Flayers, bowed into student activities for the first time. This provided a basic organization for students interested in dramatics to join while working on plays in order to get points to join the major organization, the Thespians. With Bob Cawthon, president, leading a group of some sixty to seventy members, they assisted the Thespians in their two major productions, the contest piay, and numerous one-act plays. T kespians Leading the way in dramatic and comedy entertainment this past year at John Greer has been the Thespians, Troupe No. 282, a national honorary dramatic organization. Under the leadership of Mr. George Robert Allen they put on some outstanding performances. With their first show of the season. “Out of the Frying Pan”, which proved a smash hit, the group started giving student matinees for the John Greer students. The students enjoyed this so much that this policy will probably continue for years to come. Under their president, Ellen Thomas, they had several parties, a formal banquet, and took a play to contest. Finally they wound up a wonderful season with a comedy in the spring. 45 City National Bank Wallace Insurance Agency First How—Paul Grant, Betty Wagoner, Donna Evans. Second How—Beverly Foster, Mal cl White, Carol Metz, Francis Hall. Third Row—Noah Deck. Sam Witty. Charles Gaffney, Bill Matthews. Mr. Bross. Mary Ellen Correll. Sandra Gudgel, Shirley Ixxrkhart. Joyce Curry. Aides The Aides i an organization of students sponsored by Mr. Bross, whose jobs arc to take tickets at ballgamcs, answer visitors’ questions, watch the crowd, pick up pop bot- tles and any other odd jobs which need to be done at the games. One advantage of this job is getting to see the hallgames free, hut you really have to work. Aide captains for this year were Donna Evans, Betty Wagoner, Sam Witty and Paul Grant. Aides were Sandra Gudgel, Francis Hall. Mary El'len Correll, Shirley Lockhart, Mabel White. Carol Metz, Beverly Foster, Joyce Curry, ( leone Glover, Jerry Jo Davis, Charles Gaffney, and Ralph Bertram. Camera Club The Camera Club was organized in the fall of 1950. It is under the leadership of Mr. James Hoover. The club meets on the first and third Mondays of each month. Members have been learning to take pictures, handle the camera, and print and enlarge pictures. The Camera Club’s members this year were: George Wilson, Maurice Ziebart. Ulyn Reese. Sam Witty, Bob Wilson, Kay Kilgore. Larry Swope, Donna Swanson, Dianne Tran- barger. and Juanita Whitman. The president was Merle Murphey, and the secretarv-trea surer was Art Murray. The Picayune bought a Century Graphic camera and equipment for the club’s use. This fall the members have been taking pic- tures at such activities as football games, school dances, and plays. Some of these pic- ture are in the Picayune. Orders were taken and prints made and sold to individuals de- siring them. Left to Right—Art Murray. Diane Tranbarger, Juanita Whiteman. Rex Parrish, Kay Kilgore, Merle Mur- pliey, Larry Swope, John Huber, George Wilson, Donna Swanson, Sam Witty. 46 Rrownie’s Kakery Standard Parts Co. Loft to Right: ((enter): Mi Comstock, Miss Winland. Ellen Thomas. (First Row): Diane Hammond. Hetty Wagoner. Pat Keith, Marjorie Lyons, Dorcas W intcrsteen, Viola Hamilton. Norma Hrewington, Faye Henegar, Ellen Catron, Beverly Morris, Kay Hoskins. Nancy Coold, ( arol Fraley. Evelyn Lutz, Jo Anne Horen. (Second Row): Linda Cawthon, Barbara Nelson, (linger Olson, Pat Wells. Phyllis Jennett, Madge Cress, Donna Lyons, Letlia Matthews, Sue Murray. Joyce Curry. Ruth Ingram, Jo I’ctry, Sandra Cmoanhowar. Juanita Bell. Judy Merritt. I.etty (.alloway, r.laint Dunlap. Bonita Smi h. Bette Hatred. Karen Martin. Mary Elllen Correll. (Third Row i: Mary Susan Boardman. Norma Brown, Janet McVitker, Lena McElhaney, Beverly Mannin. Martha McElhanev. Sylvia Wustholz. Marv Inman. Marlene Kell. Betsy NNtltv. Bettv Boren. Shirley Lockhart, Harriett Foster, Ruth Si ville. Pat Ho t, Phyllis Carder. Marilvn Smith. Lulahell Caddis Shirley Kaufman. Joy I rltchett, Donna Miller. Nina Hoff. Helen Wagoner. Beverly Smock, l-ela Matthews, Delores Johnson. Marcella Floyd. Shirlev Miller. Janice McBride, Carol Metz. Joan Carter. F. H. A. Left to Right, (First Row): Peggy Blakey, Sara Lane Joan Brewington, Vivian Tyrell. (Second Row): Miss Bratt. Diane Tranbarger, Kav Kilgore. Marjorie Lyons. Mrs. Dornfeld. (Third Row): Esther Teegarden, Rosie Carner, Shirley Kaufman, Betty Landrey, Marcella Flovd . Delores Dilley. Industrial Arts BAND First Row— Reed Craig, Janice Mc- Bride, Betty Boren, Mary Lou Taylor. Sarah Taylor, Bette Gatrell. Karen Martin, Janice Healv, Sandra Unger, Beverly Smock. Second Row—Betsy Welly Janice Pinnick, Jerry German, Marylyn Brickey, Bill James, Joyc Cars- well, Jerry McIntyre, Anna Potts, Beverly Morris, Kay Hoskins, Shirley Kaufman. Third Row—Gary Hollen, Tommy Knox. Norma Brewington, Ellen Catron, Hettie Burton, Pat Mix. Diane Tranbarger, Jay Mitchell. Almira Beagle, Karen Ingram, Mary Ford. Fourth Row—Danny Wood, Jim Ger- man. Boh Cowan, Art Murray, Norma Long, Judy Cram. Mary Susan Boardman, Pat Bush. Faye Henegar, Donna Clyden, Dorene Kaufman. Fifth Row—Carole Bar rick. Natalie White. Mr. Allan. Marcia Pott . Bill Lyon, Roger Metz. ORCHESTRA Art Murray Sarah Taylor. Karen Martin, Bob Cow- an, Janice Healv, Jim German, Diane Tranbar- ger. Marylyn Brickey, Sandra Unger, Bette (iat- rell. Ellen Tbomas. TWIRLERS Betsy Wei tv, Marcia Potts, Pats- Reed. Carole Barrick. Betty Bo- ren, Janice Pinnick, Kay Hoskins. Leigh-Snively Service 48 Band High-stepping down the street comes one of John Greers most colorful organizations — the band. Under the direction of Robert Allan for the first part of the year, and Leonard Genung for the rest of the year, the band strutted into the hearts of all John Greer, in fact all of Hoopeston. The band, faithful as ever, was on hand for the countless number of football and basketball games, pep meetings, and countless other affairs that required the band. The band officers were Janice Healv—president, and Bette Gatrell-- secretary. They had many sociai activities, including the Christmas party. Whenever the whistle blows and the cadence sounds, you know the band is on its way. Orchestra The most popular subdivision of the band is the John Greer Orchestra, consisting of the band members who like to devote their spare time to dance music. They practice regularly so that they will be ready when asked to play lor any John Greer dance. Among others they have played this year for the F. H. A. Valentine Dance. T wirier s We of John Greer High are very proud of the twirlers—Marcia Potts. Janice Pinnick, Betsy Welty. Patsy Reed, Kay Hoskins, and Betty Boren. Did all of you notice their new blue satin uniforms? Carole Barrick our drum majorette has done a very good job. She is very proud of the medal she won when the band went to Normal October 27. There were 27 bands and she won first in open competition for best drum majorette. Carole, too. has a new white satin uniform with sequins on it. You will have to give those girls a lot of credit for the good job they did twirling at the football and basketball games. You know it gets rather cold out on the football field and on some of the parades. Some of the girls entered the contest which was held March 15. Grant Mutual Fire Insurance 49 Left to right: First row—Norma Brown, Norma Shaw, Donna Garner, Donna Lyons, Patsy Law, Juanita Bell. F.dith Warner, Marvlyn Brickey, Jean Means, Mary Lou Bauer, Janet McVicker, Judy Holmes. Second row—Bonnie Morgcson. June Wilson, Samira Unger, Joy Pritchett, Sandra Gudgel, Ruth Ingram, Sylvia Wustholz, Norma Moore, Esther Teegarden, Pat Holt, Shirley Sanders, Ellen Thomas. Third row—June Carder, Frances Hall, Shirley Hopkins, Lulabell Gaddis, Marv Fowler, Rosie Garner, Arlene Bush, Betty Wagoner, Evelyn Maxfield, Sue Murray, Viola Hamilton, Elaine Dunlap, Norma Shoults. Fourth row—Shirley Ferrell, Bonita Smith, Beverly Mannin, Peggy Blakey, Dorcas Winter- steen, Gloria Reynolds, Betty Galloway, Barbara Nelson, Marilyn Smith, Beverly Foster, Shirlev Bailey. Fifth row—Nina Goff, Mary Lou Taylor, Jo Petry, Joyce Curry, Lenora Welch, Phyllis Jennett. Pat Wells, Nancy Little, Ginger Olson, Donna Swanson, Betty Franklin, Phyllis Carder. Sixth row—Donna Miller, Frances Justice, Betty Croley, Judy Merritt, Letha Matthews, Marlene Kell, Nadine Glass, Sandra Umbanhowar, Karen Martin, Lela Matthews, Elizabeth Wells. Vocal Music in high school is an elective subject and the director is depended upon to develop a musical organization within the school. This has been done very satisfactorily by Mrs. Allan, our first semester teacher, and Mr. Wenger, our second semester teacher. One compensating factor is that only those who are really interested take up the study of music. As in any other subject, the student gets out of music just about what she puts into it. This year we had seventy-four members in the chorus. Since this was too many for one class, we divided into two classes, meeting second and fourth hours. The officers for second hour chorus were: President, Janet McVicker; Vice president, Ellen Thomas; Secretary-treasurer, Jo Petry; Librarian, Dorcas Wintersteen. The fourth-hour officers were: President, Marvlyn Brickey; Vice-president, Donna Lyons; Secretary-treasurer, Letha Matthews; Librarian. Bonita Smith. We sang in the Christmas program at the Methodist Church and we put on the annual Christmas program here at school and also for the Hoopeston Teachers Banquet. The chorus and band presented a concert for the student body when Mr. and Mrs. Allan had to leave. We went to contest and several of the girls took solos and ensembles to contest, also. ood-Stocker Ed Sheets — Hoopeston Insurance Co. National Honor Society Members of the Honor Society are chosen on a basis of scholarship, service, leadership and character. Each year 15% of the senior class and 5% of the junior class are chosen to become members and are initiated in a formal candle- lighted ceremony before the student body. last year’s members—Jo Green, Bob Wilson, Bill James, Mary Ford, and Judy Goodwine brought five new seniors and five new juniors into the club in November. The members started early to earn the money for 100 dollar scholarship by selling John Greer pens. In the fall they sponsored a Halloween Masquerade. They held a spelling bee in the spring. Officers for the year were - Jo Green, president: Roy Watkins, vice-president; Sandra Umbanhowar, secretary: and Phyllis Carder, treasurer. Miss Taylor was their sponsor. Arnholt’s Drive Inn 51 HONOR SOCIETY First Row—Judy Goodwine. Donna Reece. Marylvn Bri;- kcy. Mary Lou Bauer, Roy Walk ns. Second Row -Mabel White, Phyllis Carder, Mary Ford. Kay Kilgore. Josephine Retry. Third Row—Miss Taylor, Boh Cawtlion, Bill James, Sandra Umbanhowar, Boh Wilson. Rifle Club This clui� is newly formed, charter- ed, and affiliated with the National Rifle Club of America. Not only is it the hope to have good marksmen to help aid any na- tional emergency, hut it is also the purpose of the rifle club to teach young men and women the only way in which to handle firearms . . . the “safe” way; all this, with sports- manship being stressed in a sj� ort that is truly American. First Row — Mr. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards. Mr. Whitehouse. Second Row Karen Martin. Max Watkins. Frank Hoskins. John Huber, Art Murray, Mary Ellen Correll. Ellen Thomas, Bette Gatrell, Sandra L’mbanhowar. Third Row—Boh Cloud. Tom Galloway, Terry Goodwin, Beverly Mannin, Judy Goodwine, Shirley Gossett, Alice Gocking. Norma Brown, Sam Witty, Paul Grant. Fourth Row—Eddie Snively, Bill Matthews. Sue Murray, Ruth Ingram, Janice McBride, Marcella Floyd, Arlo Cox, Boh Peers. Fifth Row—Bill Lyon, Jern Kimberiin, Elmer Foster, Carol Fraley, Bob Cowan, Evelyn Lutz. Sixth Row—Jim Long, Dick Alkire, Maurice Chart, Danny Silver, Larry Slichenmeyer, George Wilson, Fred Si ville. Left to Right—Barbara Miller, June Wilson, Arlene Bush, Bill James, Natalie white. Miss Florey, Delores Dilley, Joyce Curry, Juanita Whiteman. Librarians The student librarians are students under the direction of Miss Florey. It is the student librarian’s duty to take care of the library during his free i eriods. He collects fines, checks l)ooks in and out, checks out magazines and newspapers, and helps students to find needed reference lK oks. Librarians for this year have been first hour, Mabel White and Delores Dilley; second hour, Barbara Miller; third hour, Arlene Bush; fourth hour. Natalie White; fifth hour, Bill James; sixth hour. Juanita White- man: seventh hour, Pat Keith and eight hour, Joyce Curry. I )ue to the new library regulation- the library bas been much improved this year. Only two students at a time are permitted in the library en- closure. Burton Motor Sales 52 DATE BOOK September— 11. Hack to reactin', 'ritin', and ’rithmetic! School begins! 12. Juniors select Roy Watkins as class president—his third straight year! 13. Ken Collins selected as president of the Senior class. 14. Oakwood beats John Greer on their own field. 18. Guess we’ll have to dig up some money. Why? Juniors order class rings. 21. Vacation already? No school in afternoon. Cornjerkers crumple beneath the attack of powerful Gibson City on our own field. 24. There’s music in the air! The “Southern Harmonaires” bring us Negro folklore and spirituals. 28. Juniors begin contest selling magazines, with Roy Watkins and Bette Gatrell as team captains. Football game with Ran- toul—there. October— 5. Football game with Westville—there. 9. (ieneral Assembly. 12. Football game with Onarga Military— here. 18. Homecoming bonfire and snake dance. 19. Homecoming game with Georgetown here. Homecoming dance in “Football Heaven” with Gary Wilson and his orchestra. Our Homecoming Queen is Ellen Thomas Her court—Carole Barrick, Marcia Potts, Norma Burton and I.etha Matthews. Juniors lead honor roll with Marylyn Brickey and Diane Tranbarger having straight A’s! 25. General Assembly with John Haramy. 26. Football game with Paxton—there 27. Band plays at Normal. 29. Halloween Party sponsored by the Honor Society November— 2. Hooray! Cornjerkers down Watseka, 27 to 13. Good work, team! 9. General Assembly—George E. Davis. 15. Fall Play—“Out of the Frying Pan”. 16. News stars discovered—Marylyn Brickey. Jo Petry, Jerry Kimberlin, and Jimmy German, to mention a few. 17. Student Council Meeting at Danville. 20. New Honor Society members initiated at a general assembly. 22. Thanksgiving Vacation. 23. What a wonderful dinner! 30. First basketball game of the season here. We lost to Watseka, 35 to 33. End of second six weeks. Juniors lead again. Roy Watkins does the im] ossible— five subjects and five A’s!! December— 3. Ouch! Oh' Freshmen get shot! (In the arm, that is.) 4. Basketball game here with Potomac. 7. Basketball game here with Onarga Military. 10. Vocal Christmas Party. 11. Basketball — Armstrong — there. 14. Basketball — East Lynn — there. 18. Beginning of Christmas Tournament. 19. Chorus presents annual Christmas Program. 53 Date Book continued 21. Beginning of Christmas vacation—Merry Christmas, everybody! January — 2. Back to school again! 4. Basketball — Paxton — here. 9. Basketball — Rantoul — there. 11. Basketball — Onarga Military — there. 15. Basketball — Bismarck — there. 18. Basketball — Watseka — there. End of first semester and EXAMS!! Oh, sad day! 21. Beginning of County Tournament. 23. P.T.A. Eye-Screening Program. 28. Mother-Daughter Banquet. 29. Basketball — Gibson City — there. February— 1. Basketball — Oakwood — here. 5. Basketball — Westville — here. 7. Father-Son Banquet. 12. Basketball — Rantoul — here. 15. Basketball — Rossville — here. 19. Basketball — Georgetown — there. 22. Basketball — Williamsport — here. 25. General Assembly — Buckman — I-one Eagle. 26. Basketball — Gibson City — here. 29. Basketball — Paxton — there. End of fourth six weeks. March 4. Beginning of Regional Tourney. 8. District Speech Contest. 12. Beginning of Sectional Tourney. 15. District Solo and Ensemble Contests. 19. Beginning of State Tourney. 29. Sectional Speech Contest. April■- 5. District Music Contest. 9. Junior Guidance Day. 15. General Assembly The Pattersons Gvmnists. 16. Spring Play. 17. A real success!! 25 26. Illinois Association of Student Councils. May - 2 3. State Final Music Contest. 16. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom with Don Adams and his orchestra—a wonder- ful evening! 30. NO SCHOOL!! Decoration Day. June— 1. Baccalaureate — Seniors feel strange and excited, vet sad as they march down the aisle in their caps and gowns. 4. Commencement last farewell to good old John Greer. It’s been a wonderful tour years!! 54 First Row — Jo Anne Boren, Madge Gress, ENen Thomas. Second Row—Don Merritt. Bill Welly. Arlo (ox. Jim Peters. Third Row. Roy Watkins, Fred Siville. Jim Merritt. Elmer Foster. Roy Meiss. Tom Galloway. Fred Johnson, lim Warner. Dick Alkire. Max Watkins. David Gooch, Danny Silver. Leo Maxfield. Larry Slichenmeyer. Lettermens Club Tlu- members of the Ixttermcn’s Club this year elected Larry Davis as the President, Vice-President is Larry Slichenmeyer and Madge Dress is Secretary. In November the letter winners sold “John Greer Comjerker emblems for the students’ letter sweaters. The club sponsored a parents night for the Hoopeston-Gibson City football game. The parents were admitted to the game tree After the game they were entertained at the high school. One of the boys modeled a football suit. The club also elected Roy Watkins to sene on the Athletic Hoard of Control. After the basketball season an award was given to the boy with the highest percentage of free throws made. 55 Cheer Leaders Ellen Thomas, Madge Gress, Jo Anne Boren. “Come on, you guys, let’s veil.” This was the most-used sentence at John Greer this year, at least by our Cheerleaders. They have really worked hard cheering and have done their best to help our team win. The girls had a lot of pep this year and introduced some snappy new cheers. This is Ellen Thomas’s second and last year, Madge Cress’s first year, and Jo Anne Horen’s first year. We wish all three girls the best of luck, they have done a swell job. Pep Assembly Lorraine Theater 56 Football—Varsitv First Row—Hill Matthews, Danny Silver, Hill Silver, Jim Merritt, Fred Siville, Skip Biedenkopf, Boh Daniels, Tom Bell, Ken Collins, Maurice Ziebart. Second Row—Jackie Silver, Larry Sliclienmeyer, Roy Meiss, Boh Cloud, Boh Cowan. Leo Max- field, John Huber, Larry Davis, Buddy Hoskins, Don Dukes, Perry Rethelford, Jerry Morri- son. Third Row-Richard Agee, Ronnie Barker, Louis Merrit, Larry Oyler, Jim Peters, Boh Cawthon, Arlo Cox. Dick Alkire, Boh Sin clair, Roy W atkins, Tom Callo- w-ay, Jim Warner. Football Hoopeston went through the season with this lineup: (Ends): Skip Biedenkopf, Tom Bell, Jerry Morrison, Leo Maxfield. (Tackles): Bob Daniels, John Huber. Bill Silver. (Guards): Dan Silver. Fred Siville, Larrv Slickenmeyer, Arlo Cox, Jim Merritt. (Center): Tom Galloway. (Quarterbacks): Bob Sin- clair, Larry Davis. (Halfbacks): Ken Collins, Roy Watkins. Jim Warner. (Fullbacks): Bob Cloud, Roy John Greer had a mediocre season this year but still came through with top thrills all season long. The record was three won, five lost, but the great potentiality of the Cornjerkers showed in the last game of the season as they crushed Watseka 26-13. Hampered by lack of practice John Greer started the season very unausptciously, falling to Oak wood 6-0. Powerful Gibson City, headed by their star half-back Norm Farmer, rolled over us 26-7. Then the Cornjerkers came through with a 12-8 win over Rantoul. This game saw Roy Watkins return a punt .■'0 yards for a touchdown and with twenty seconds left, the same Roy, took a screen pass from Collins and raced 53 yards to pay dirt, for the winning score. Hoopeston continued on their winning ways, downing Westville 7-6, but then came the inspired Onarga Military team and coming back from a 14-0 defeat in the first few minutes, trounced us soundly 32-20. Our Homecoming was marred bv the strong Buffaloes from Georgetown and they w hipped us 28-0. Paxton surprised us 13-6 with Watkins returning another punt 50 yards for John Greer’s only score. Our grid machine finally exploded against Watseka, beating them 26-13. The last game of the season, with Normal Community, was postponed. Hats off to the seniors and good luck for next season to the sophomores and freshmen! Football—Freshman and Sophomore First Row—Louis Merritt. Ozzie Hammond, Danny Lawson, Ron- nie Lane. Jim Peters, Bob Davis, Jim Arnholt, Trego Sargent. Second Row — Perry Rethelford. Phillip C ampbell. Richard Agee, Cova Curry, Dick Alkire, Jackie Silver, Jay Mitchell. Third Row — Ronnie Barker, Jim Drollinger. Russell Cawthon. Floyd Burch, Reed C raig. David Roark. Dick Reynolds, Don Wil- son. Maurice Ziebart. 57 BASKETBALL VARSITY First Row—Bob Sinclair, Larry Davis, Jim Warner, Jerry Morrison, Bill Silver. Ken Collins. Second Row—Fred Johnson, Dick A'lkirc, Leo Maxficld, Bob Peers, I ale Cade, Roy Watkins. THE FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE TEAM was made up of Ronnie Class. Ronnie Sprague, Perry Bethel ford. Reed Craig, Brartor White, lackie Silver, Leo Maxfield. Boh Peers. Dale Cade, and Rick Alkire. Basketball According to won-lost records the (ireer cagers turned in only a fair season. Record books cannot show, however, the fight, the sportsmanship, and the plav-ball attitude of a team but the fans recognized those traits and seldom criticized. Hoopeston was a gracious winner—a gracious loser and was always ihe perfect host. Point leader for the year was Skippy Biedenkopt w ith a 14 point per game average and 285 total points for the year. Runner up was Red Collins w ith a 12 point per game average and an end-of-season total of 272 | oints scored. The (ireermen team did not compare favorably in height to most of the basketball teams seen on the floor today. 1 allest man on the team was rangy center 6'3 Jerry Morrison. Still the Holy City boys held a slim majority of the rebounds. I he boys that saw the most action this year were at guard hard-hitting Danny Silver and aggressive Ken Collins; at forward Hob Sinclair and driving Skip Biedenkopf and in pivot position big Jerry Morrison. Led by Leo Max field and Derry Rethelford the freshman-sophomore team compiled a record of 18 wins and 1 loss. 58 Basketball 59 Freshman-Sophomore Team Sweet Will The Picayune staff with the help and cooperation of the Chronicle-Herald wishes to bring you the cuts and clippings of events that have taken place at John Greer High this year. We now present: WERE YOU THERE? Had a Wonderful Time 61 Finals are Tough Who's Your Choice? 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