Hoopeston High School - Picayune Yearbook (Hoopeston, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1955 volume:

Picayune 1955 I lost myself one balmy day Deep in the heart of Autumn. I saw some seeds start on their way, And streched my hand and caught them. The sun had dripped some golden tint That set the trees aflame. With every seed a tiny scent Of dying Autumn came. Before I knew, the time had flown. And Winter rushed to me. He gave a roar, and stole the throne; Then watched poor Autumn flee. But not for long did Winter stay. For spring returned once more. The sleepy sun sent one bright ray To knock upon my door. Vibrant music from a waking sun Seeped through the sodden earth. It stirred a seed from slumber, and spun Winter's gloom to mirth. By Pat Bush V 1 V V Sophomores Juniors Basketball Valentine Dance Ten Little Indians Administration F re shmen F ootball Homecoming Activities The Curious Savage Seniors Graduation Junior - Senior Prom Activities Spring Play 3 Autumn SEPTEMBER 7 School Begins 8 Distribution of 1954 Pica- yunes 15 F. H. A. 16 Band Parents 17 North Section Teachers' Meeting 17 Football - Georgetown- There 24 Football - Oakwood - There OCTOBER 1 Football - Rantoul - Here 2 Chemistry - Physics - Psy- chology - to Chicago 4 National Honor Society Meet- ing 5 Frosh-Soph-Football - West- ville - There 5-6 Secondary Principals' Con- ference 7 Football - Unity of Tolono - Here 8 Teachers'Institute-No School 12 Frosh - Soph-Football-Ross- ville - Here NOVEMBER 1 Blankenberg to take Senior pictures 1 National Honor Society Meet- ing 1 Assembly Program - Bobo - 8:30 A. M. 2 Blankenberg to take Senior pictures 2 G. A. A. Play Night 2 Frosh - Soph - Football - Ran- toul - Here 4 Frosh - Soph - Football - Ran- toul - Here DECEMBER 2 College Day - Here 2 G. A. A. Play Night 3 End 2nd 6 weeks period 6 Assembly Program - Beyond Singapore 7 Basketball - Urbana - There 10 Basketball - Armstrong - Here 27 Drivers' Training Test 28 Frosh - Soph Football - Georgetown - Here 29 General Assembly - Honor Society 20 Curtis Magazine Representa- tive - Juniors 30 Photographer Representa- tives - Seniors 15 End 1st 6 weeks period 16 G. A. A. Playday at Rossville 16 Football - Onarga Military - The re 18 F. H. A. Night 19 Frosh - Soph - Football - Oak- wood - Here 22 Football - Gibson City - There 25 High School P. T. A. 26 Frosh - Soph - Football - Wat- seka - There 28 Snake Dance, Pep Rally 29 Homecoming-Football - Pax- ton - Here 5 Football - Watseka - Here 6 Student Council Convention at Decatur 9 Spanish Club Mexican Supper 9 Grade 9 Physical Exams 11 Armistice Day - No School 15 F. H. A. Night 19 Fall Play 22 High School P, T. A. 23 Basketball - East Lynn - Here 26 Thanksgiving Vacation 30 Basketball - Watseka - Here 14 Basketball - Paxton - There 17 Honor Society Christmas Party 18 Basketball - Danville - There 20 F. H. A. Night 21 Basketball - Paris - There 22 School out at 3 P. M. 23 Begin Christmas Vacation 4 I i I principal 5 JACK M. BENNETT Principal, Family-Living WINONA SHERIDAN Secretary to Principal v JARED T. LYONS Superintendent of Schools NAOMI ALKIRE Secretary to Superintendent GEORGE R. ALLEN Language Arts, Speech Dramatics HOWARD R. BAIRD Social Science FARRELL BENEF1EL Coach, Mechanical Drawing, General Shop MAYME BRATT Home Economics JAMES HOOVER Science HARRY KRAMER Assistant Principal Guidance Director 7 WILLIAM CAMPBELL Science, Coach WADE COLLIER Industrial Education SARA OLSON Language Arts, Spanish ROBERT SANDERS Coach, Physical Education, Drivers Training JOAN SINCLAIR MIRIAM TAYLOR Business Education Language Arts, Mathematics 8 WILLIAM WHITEHOUSE Business Education JACK O. WILLIAMS Industrial Education EILEEN M. WINLAND Physical Education CAROL UERKVITZ Home Economics DAVID WILSON Mathematics, Science BYRON WINDSOR Band 9 1ST ROW; Mr. Wilson Mrs. Olson. 2ND ROW: Danny Seiters, Paul Unger. Ann Olson. The Freshman Story One-hundred-twelve freshmen had their first taste of high school life on September 7th. Our first step was to elect our class officers and sponsors. Paul Unger was our new president, Ann Olson vice-president, and secretary-treasurer was Danny Seiters. Our sponsors were Mrs. Olson and Mr. Wilson. First thing we knew everyone was campaigning for the Student Coun- cil Election. Those elected were Tom Andis, Anne Carter, Laura Wells and Paul Unger. As Homecoming attendant we chose Laura Mae Wells. The theme of our float was Corral the Mustangs. We also presented a very amu- sing skit entitled Miss Hightone Visits John Greer . At Christmas we helped the sophomores decorate the halls of the old building. Sandy Thomas and Bob Stokes were chosen king and queen candidates for the Valentine Dance. We were very proud of Sandy as she reigned as queen. We are all looking forward to our next three years at John Greer. 10 Jean Anderson Tom Andis Lonnette Ansley Philip Amholt Mary Baily Verna Beaver Arvona Beckner Karen Bee Eugene Bell Jonnie Bell Patricia Bell Harold Biship Harold Brewington Betty Boylan Barbara Brown Patty Brown Ruth Bush Linda Byerly Mary Cantner Anne Carter Sally Clem Barbara Clements Richard Comstock Betty Coop 11 Jack Crawford Louise Davis Donald Dean Wayne DeVore Larry Duies Donald Ervin Jimmy Fletcher Tommy Forshier Joanne Foster Jerry Fraley Rosalie Franklin Beth Galloway Sally Galloway Janice Garman James Garman P. Gholson Mary Lee Glose Charlotte Goin Gary Joe Goin Marlene Goodrum Stanley Gossett Connie Gudgel Linda Hartley Ronald Hertel 12 Sheila Hufford Ana Olson Leroy Inman Donna Jessup Judith Ann Johnson Judith Aleyce Johnson Rodney Johnson Richard Jones Darlene Kelley Mike Kesler Daniel LaBounty Mary Ellen Lancaster John Lawson Juanita Lawson Ronnie Lewis Ronald Livingston Nancy Long Harriett Ludwig Carole Sue Lyons Stephen Marlatt Suzanne Martin Dick Matthews Bob Matthews Loretta Miller 13 Bernice Moore Mike Murray Judith McCalla Denny McMurray George Neal Chris Nelson Herman Pennington Fred Pruitt Alice Pyle Sherrlyn Reed Jim Richards Shirley Richards Thresia Richards Kenney Rigsby Shirly Riley Richard Roark Carl Roberts Dorthoy Robertson Karen Rutledge Robert Silagy Tex Simmons Gene Sprague Deanna Stifle Robert Stokes 14 15 Danny Seiters Lietta Strickler Sandy Thomas Suzanne Umbanhowar Robert Underwood Paul Unger Victor Vanesse Dorothy Voyles Ruthanna Warner Wilbur Warner James Webb Nancy Weber Laura Wells Shirley Whiteman William Wood 3ujiuoodiuo|-| Letha Matthews Betty Boren Lela Matthews Cheerleaders. Come on you kids let's really yell, was the familiar saying heard through- out the year at all the basketball and football games. All three of the cheerleaders, Betty Boren, Letha Mathews, and Lela Mathews were seniors this year. After cheering camp, and help from Miss Winland the girls really did a fine job. Let's give these girls a cheer, and wish them the very best of luck. Bet$y Welty Shirley Ray Mary Lou Rector Patsy Reed Kay Hoskins Twirlers The John Greer High School is very proud of its baton twirlers. The twirlers were always on hand whenever the John Greer band made an ap- pearance. The twirlers, led by head majorette, Mary Lou Rector, performed regularly for all football games, basketball games, parades, and other various events throughout the year. They also competed in the annual district music contest and did exceptionally well receiving an excellent rating. Mary Lou has re- ceived First Superior Rating at the State Contest. 18 Spotlight One of the school's most active and important organizations in the John Greer Spotlight. Published every three weeks, the Spotlight brings the news of J. G. H. S. to the students. Staff members are: Editor in Chief, Barbara Nelson, News Editor, Dorene Kaufman, Feature Editor, Shirley Ray, Sports Editor, Tom Knox, Circulation and Exchange, Nita Bell, Cartoons, Pat Siler, Secretary, Nita Smith, and Spon- sor, Mr. Lenze. Dusty Book Club John Greer High has another club. It was formed by the student librarians for all J. G. students who read and love books. The first thing we did was to set up a constitution committee, consisting of Nancy Sheffield, Bill Perkins, and Pat Bush. On November 17, we adopted the constitution, and 9 of us young bookworms signed it to make it legal. The next step was to elect our officers and choose a name. Our officers were: Nancy Sheffield, president; Pat Siler, vice-president; Janet Brougher, secretary; and Pat Bush, treasurer. We chose Dusty Book Club for a name. Then, as an organization, we joined the Stu- dent Librarians of East Central Illinois. We sent Nancy Sheffield as delegate to the Executive Council Meeting at Oakwood, accompanied by Pat Bush and Mr. Lenze. On March 26, nine of us went to the annual convention of the Stu- dent Librarians of East Central Illinois at Paxton. Our vice president, Pat Siler, was chosen recording secretary of this organization. J. G. will be host to the Executive Council next fall. FRALEY’S MARKET NELSON’S HARDWARE DR. MOORE 19 Varsity Football Hoopeston 20 Hoopeston 13 Hoopeston 6 Hoope ston 6 Hoopeston 48 Hoopeston 20 Hoopeston 26 Hoopeston 28 won. lost. tied. Georgetown 20 Oakwood 6 Rantoul 7 Tolono 18 Onarga 0 Gibson City 6 Paxton 0 Watseka .5 .2 .1 0 Man-Of-War taking the lead! 20 Donkey football: all fours. Frosh-Soph Football Hoopeston 20 Georgetown 0 Hoopeston 0 Westville 0 Hoopeston 26 Rossville 7 Hoopeston 6 Oakwood 12 Hoopeston 13 Watseka 13 Hoope ston 13 Rantoul 34 won. . .2 lost. . .2 tied. . .2 21 Let's see; now where was that hole? Merry Christmas 22 Honor Society This year the Honor Society, on September 29th initiated eight new members. Those taken into the society were four seniors, Joan Brew- ington, Betsy Welty, Donna Swanson, and Phil Campbell and four juniors, Dorene Kaufman, Tom Knox, Jack Olson, and Joe Lockhart. The Honor Society $100 Scholarship was raised this year by selling J. G. pencils, brace- lets, and booster buttons. The organization sponsored a Christmas Dance on December 17th which was a huge success. Also they co-spon- sored a Pancake Supper on February 28th and they threw a Sock Hop on Tuesday, May 3rd. They, of course, held their annual spelling bee and with Miss Taylor as sponsor, Barbara Nelson as President, Jay Mitchell as Treasurer, Mary Boardman as Secretary, and Phylis Jen- nett as Vice-president they had a very success- ful year. FRONVILLE JEWELERS STOKELY VAN CAMP WESTERN AUTO 23 Dave Lewis, Wilbur Lewis, and Bernie Taflinger. Wood’s Grocery. Hoopeston Fertilizer Co. Roberts Produce. 24 The Curious Savage Mike Blankinship Larry Cleveland Patty Gholson Dick Knox Bill Lyon Barbara Nelson Ann Olson Ginger Olson Jack Olson Georgia Lou Petry Shirley Ray Danny Seiters 1 25 Winter January 3 Return to school 3 Assembly - The Schmidts 4 Basketball - Rantoul - Here 5 Spanish Christmas Party 7 Basketball - Onarga Military - Here 10 Father - Son Banquet 11 Basketball - Bismark - Here 14 Basketball - Watseka - There 17-18-19 Vermilion County Tourney - Prelims 21-22 Tourney Finals 24 Mother - Daughter Banquet 27-28 First Semester Exams 28 End of 3rd six weeks 28 Basketball - Oakwood - There February 1 Basketball - Westville - There 4 Basketball - Gibson City - Here 8 Board Meeting 9 Basketball - Rantoul - There 11 Basketball - Rossville - There 14 Valentine Dance 15 Basketball - Georgetown - Here 15 Assembly Program 18 2nd immunizing Diphtheria Tetanus 18 Basketball - Onarga Military - There 22 Basketball - Gibson City - There 25 Assembly - Hote' Casella 25 Basketball - Paxton - Here 26 Student Librarian Meeting - Paxton 28 High School P. T. A. 28 Honor Society F. H. A. Pancake Supper March 1-2-3-4 Regional Tournament 5 District Speech Contest 9-10-11 Sectional Basketball Tournament I 1 End of 4th six weeks II Rifle Club 12 District Solo-Ensemble Contest 17-18 Winter Play 25 Assembly - Speech Contest Play 26 Sectional Speech Contest 28 High School P. T. A. 26 :i ixyr . 1 Xh g . ■ ■■I • • v : fr i . . . . • • ' y ■ ;. f£ • ■ ' ; y • • V : r fT'' - r WINTER Patricia Bush Our welcome to the land of Winter Is a tiny, fluffy kiss of snow. The snowman guide, with arms out wide, yells, O. K., gang, let's go! Student Council The Student Council this year has done exceptionally well on projects and such for our school. With Lela Mathews as mayor, and her fellow officers, the council achieved great things in 1954-1955. The council showed some of their ability to do things well when on October 29th they sponsored the Home- coming. Activities began on Thursday night with a pep meeting around a bonfire, but due to a downpour the snake dance was called off. This dampened the country but never the Greerites spirit. The next day things began popping at the Assembly Program and then again the weather worked against us by sending hail and sleet which rather ruined our floats. The Parade then was a very cold but joyous ordeal. Then when Hoopeston walked away with the game that night, things became more and more wonderful. All who attended the Autumn Enchantment Dance, featuring Wayne Carr and his orchestra, helped make it a huge success for the council. On Saturday, November 6th, about twenty members of our council traveled to Decatur to the District Student Convention. Every member who attended got a lot of ideas from other councils on all sorts of problems. Then danng the winter the council took on a project that we all consider quite big and very wonderful. They purchased a TV set for the school. I am sure we've enjoyed watching it at some time or other this past year an we owe them a big thanks. In the spring, on April 22 and 23 to be exact, two council members, Georgia Lou Petty and Paul Unger jour- neyed with Miss Sinclair to Peoria to the 22nd Annual Illinois State Student Council Convention They enjoyed the trip very much and brought back some good methods to help our council W held elections for next year's council officers and aldermen. We also chose two delegates to send to Sum- mer Workshop. This account shows that our student council is a very active and worthwhile organization and the student bouy owes them a congratulation on the fine work they've done this year The officers who led this group through their success were: Lela Mathews, Mayor; Phyliss Jennett Lt Mayor- ?d° CMs group aagrTaatndeirk: 3nd JaCl °1SOn’ Treasurer- Mr‘ H- Baird and Miss J- Sinclair, the sponsors', alsohelp- 28 Aides The Aides, sponsored by Mr. Kramer, do an important job at the football and basketball games. Jobs would be more correct, because many of the services which we take for granted at the games are performed by the Aides. Just a few of their duties are to take tickets and distribute programs, act as ushers, raise the flag before each game, crowd control and stamp spectators at the door. This year's Aide captains were Larry Swope, Judy Laird, Ronnie Edwards, and Donna McCalla. Four special awards were given. Ones receiving the Award of Merit were Larry Swope, Judy Laird, and Donna Jessup. The Outstanding Merit Award was given to Charlotte Goin. Concessions Who is always ready to serve you at the ball games? The Concession workers, of course! Whether it's candy, pop, or hot dogs you want, they're right there to get it for your. The sponsors are Miss Uerkvitz and Mr. Wilson, while Shirley Long was elected captain. The members are divided into two teams who work at alternate games. 29 STANDING - Sponsors Mr. Campbell, and Miss Sinclair. SEATED-Larry Crews, secretary-treasurer; Jim Smock, Pres- ident; and Don Davis, vice-president. Sophomore Story At8:13A. M. on September 7, we officially began our term as sophomores. We could look back at last year with relief. At our first class meeting, we selected Miss Sinclair and Mr. Campbell as our sponsors. Jim Smock, Don Davis, and Larry Crews were chosen presi- dent, vice president, and secretary-treasurer, in that order. We had already voted Georgia Petry, Martha Davis, Jim Smock, and Jay Allen to the Student Council At homecoming, our skit depicted John Greer during cave man days, while the theme of our float was They're All Washed Up. When Christmas rolled around, the freshmen joined us to decorate the halls. When we came back from vacation, semester exams jolted us out of the holiday feeling. At the first sign of spring, we all felt the pangs of spring fever. However, we had little time for day-dreaming, for once again, it was time to cram for exams. All in all, we chalked up a fine record in sports, music, dramatics, and scholarship. Next year we'll do even better. James Allen Robert Anderson Roberta Anderson David Bloyd Janet Brougher John Bullock Geraldine Burt Joyce Butts Charlie Catron Linda Clements Larry Cleveland Larry Crews Janice Curry Carol Davis Don Davis Martha Davis Howard Drollinger Karen Duffin Eddie Edwards Ronnie Edwards Ronald Ervin Juanita Evans Carolyn Fix David Frazier 31 o Billie Gatrell Jerry German Dale Glen Gwendolyn Glover Merle Goin Kenneth Goodrum Diane Goudy Sherrill Gudgel Dean Misner William Herman Patricia Hile Dearul Huckleby James Irwin Howard Johnson Bobby Justice Orval Kaag Joan Lloyd Shirley Long Connie Longfellow Daryl Longfellow Thomas Mannin Dave Matthews Donald Miller Joe Morrison 32 Earl Hawthorne Linda Miller Donna McCalla Donna McGee Tom Pearson Georgia Petry Sally Pickrell Carolyn Pierce Glenda Poison Lois Potts Ed Powell David Powley Alice Pyle Janis Reetz Diane Rentsch Joyce Rentsch Terry Reynolds Lila Rudy Margaret Schinkey Jim Smock Marlene Smock Jerry Snively Jim Snyder Judy Stembel 33 Dotty Street Harry Taflinger Jerry Thomas Judy Thurman Randall Tyler Jim Underwood Jim Vines Glenn Warner Marjorie Whiteman Jerry Wilson Henry Winters Cliuck Wood 34 Spanish Club There's nothing like a good bullfight to get in a Spanish mood. So, bull- fighter, bull and all, we gave a skit for the Homecoming program. The skit was entitled Senior Cornjerker versus el Torro de Paxton. Since we had such a big program of events for this year, the officers and everyone had to put forth special effort to make everything a success. Of- ficers were: Mary Boardman, president, Jerry German, vice-president, Mar- tha Davis, treasurer, and Tom Knox, secretary. For the Spanish supper everyone wore pom-poms and ate chili, tossed salad, tortillas, and Mexican tea cakes, and drank hot chocolate with cinnamon, We had a lot of fun breaking the pinata for the Christmas party on January sixth. It snowed on April fourteenth in the student lounge. At least, that's what Mr. Bennett thought when someone broke a confetti-filled egg over his head on Pan-American Day. The faculty were the guests of honor at the tea, and they really enjoyed the punch and Mexican tea cakes. The picnic, held on May 23, was a gala end to a nice year for the Spanish club, which is one of the largest clubs at John Greer. Hasta el ano que viene See you next year! 35 Hoopeston Varsity Basketball 67 East Lynn 49 Hoope ston 69 Westville 83 53 Watseka 60 II 63 Oakwood 50 46 Urbana 60 It 51 Gibson City 38 63 Armstrong 70 II 58 Rantoul 68 57 Paxton 65 It 68 Rossville 73 31 Danville 60 It 48 Georgetown 54 47 Paris 69 II 77 Onarga 47 58 Rantoul 74 11 58 Gibson City 66 79 Onarga 40 II 63 Paxton 61 83 Bismark 59 II 54 Potomac 66 60 Watseka 62 Holiday Tournament Hoope ston 101 Saybrook 65 It 50 Rantoul 53 Hoopeston 49 Armstrong 63 County Tournament Hoopeston 77 Henning 44 45 Rossville 59 Junior Varsity . Hoopeston 64 East Lynn 19 ft 65 Urbana 37 II 44 Danville 42 II 42 Paris 57 It 46 Rossville 26 Fresh - Soph. Hoopeston 29 Watseka 33 It 47 Armstrong 55 11 20 Paxton 23 II 37 Rantoul 41 II 54 Onarga 29 II 38 Bismark 36 It 31 Watseka 40 II 58 Oakwood 30 It 58 Rantoul 68 11 49 Georgetown 27 II 37 Onarga 26 11 47 Gibson City 52 II 20 Paxton 23 36 MOOSE LODGE DOCTOR HAMMOND THE RITZ 37 Future Homemakers Of America Go, go, go, F.H.A. This was our theme this year, and we have tried to live up to it. Our first activity of the year was a wiener roast at Janet Brougher's farm. We invited all old members and any girls interested in join- ing F.H.A. On October 6, the officers attended a House of Delegates meeting at Westville, at which time Joy Carswell was elected Section Treasurer. We entered a float, Wiggling to Victory in the Homecoming Parade. We had lots of scary fun at our Halloween Masquerade Party in October. At Thanksgiving we gavea Thanksgiving Food Basket toa needy family. At Christmas the Chapter sent a con- tribution to Germany for an International Christmas. Our Christmas Party was held at Mrs. Kaufman's home with a gift exchange. After a lot of hard work, the Valentine Dance was a huge success on February 14. Jim Drollinger and Sandy Thomas was elected King and Queen of Hearts. We co-sponsored a pancake supper with the Honor Society on February 28. A Come as you are. Fudge Party was held March 21, in the home economic's room. Our formal initiation was held March 14, at which time Barbara Brown, Charlotte Goin, Donna McCalla, and Donna Jessup became members. Shirley Riley was initiated later. On April 23, our Section Rally was held at Potomac. On May 6, we visited New Salem State Park, some govern- rnent buildings, and Globe Pottery, in Springfield. A wonderful time had by all. Our new officers were installed at the Mother’s Tea, May II. Next year’s president will be Dorene Kaufman. Our officers this year were Donna Clyden, President, Dorene Kaufman, Vice President, Janet Brougher, Secre- tary, Joye Carswell, Treasurer, Carolyn Pierce, Historian, Jerry Burt, Parliamentarian, Donna Swanson, Reporter, and Carolyn Fix, Song Leader. Miss Bratt and Miss Uerkvitz, were our advisors, and Mrs. Arthur Kaufman our chapter mother. Many of the girls operated the hat and coat checking service during the basketball games. Work and fun were happily combined to make up this 1954 - 1955 year. M. LEIGH SONS G. A. BAKER S. A. SNIVELY 38 F.H.A. VALENTINE DANCE PANCAKE SUPPER F.H.A. INITIATION A. P. FOOD STORES THRASHER'S ARNHOLT'S Ten Little Indians” CAST L. to R.. Larry Crews, Narcot; Larry French, Anthony Marston; JayAllen, Gen- eral MacKinsey; Nadine Glass, Mrs. Rogers; Larry Pearson, William Blore; Larry Cleveland; Lawarence Wargrave; Shirley Gholson, Vera Claythorne; Tom Pearson, Phillip Lombard; Mike Blankenship, Dr. Armstrong; Dorthy Street, Emily Brent; and Bob Goudy, Rogers. LOVE RIDES THE BUS 40 John Greer Players The 1954-55 school year was a very busy one for the John Greer Players, who produced three major productions. These productions were - November, THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, a comedy featuring Georgia Lou Petry in the leading role, March, TEN LITTLE INDIANS, a mystery play with Larry Cleveland, Shirley Gholson, and Tom Pearson in important parts; and May, OUR TOWN, a serious play featuring Bill Lyon, Barbara Nelson, and Jack Olson in prom- inent roles. As a result of their hard work, several of the members of J. G. Players became eligible for membership in the National Thespian Society, and were initiated in the spring at the Thespian Formal Banquet and Dance. Of- ficers were - President, Tom Knox, Vice President, Bill Lyon, and Secretary- Treasurer, Georgia Lou Petry. George R. Allen, Speech and English teacher, served as sponsor. Thespians Under the sponsorship of Mr. Allen, the members of the John Greer Troupe 282 of the National Thespian Society, assisted the J. G. Players in the production of THE CURIOUS SAVAGE, TEN LITTLE INDIANS, and OUR TOWN. The Thespians also found time to take LOVE RIDES THE BUS, a one act play featuring an all Thespian cast, to the Sectional Speech Contest. The final event of the school year was the Thes- pian Formal Banquet and Dance, which was held at the Country Club in the spring. Serving as officers were - President, Jack Olson, Vice President, Ginger Olson, secretary, Shirley Ray, and Treasurer, Barbara Nelson. 41 Rifle Club Rifle Club, consisting of sixteen members is spon- sored by Mr. Whitehouse and Mr. Collier. They have been working on practice positions this year, hoping to build a squad for competition next year. The of- ficers are as follows: President - Ted Baer, Vice President - Bob Matthews, Secretary-Treasurer - Shirley Odle. Science Club The Science Club is a new organization at John Greer and was formed for the purpose of providing students an opportunity to work on individual science expe riments and projects. Some of the projects under obse rvation this year included telescopes, radio kits, and jet engines. 42 The Royal Rhythm Kings The Royal Rhythm Kings is a dance orchestra composed of John Greer student musicians who are interested in learning to play dance music. The present orchestra is led by Tom Knox and was very active through- out the year. The Royal Rhythm Kings which is composed of both Kings and Queens performed at pep sessions, band concerts, suppers, band parents meetings, and several dances during the school year. Band Under the direction of Mr. Byron Windsor, our J. G. Band has had another very colorful year. No football or basketball game, pep session, or local parade would be complete without our band there adding pep and zest. Some of the many highlights of the year were: leading the Sweetcorn Festival Parade; participating in the Halloween, Christmas, Homecoming, and Memorial Day Parades; going to the University of Illinois game with Syracuse, and seeing their band perform; taking 2nd place in the District Contest; giving, along with the chorus a spring musical. We were especially proud of our band this year for with their solos and ensembles at contest placed higher than any other school in class B of our District. Our officers for this year were Jay Mitchell, President; Suzie Board- man, Sec retary - Treasurer; Donna Clyden, Georgia Lou Petry, and Danny Seiters, Librarians. Mary Lou Rector was the band's very fine drum majorette this year. 43 G. A. A. The Girls Athletics Association, is sponsored by Miss Eileen Winland. They have the largest membership in John Greer's history this year consisting of one hundred girls. The officers of this year are: President; Beverly Morris, Vice President; Shirley Ray, Secretary-Treasurer; Nita Evans. The activities of the year are Bowling, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball and Tumbling. At the first of the year a Get Acquainted Party was held at Mary Boardman's home, with the upper classmen escorting the freshman. They have attended two out of town playdays at Rossville and Stockland with twenty girls attending each. All freshman who joined became a fully pledged mem- ber on May 2nd, initiation day. For earning funds for athletic equipment, and sending two girls to G. A. A. camp they sponsored a G. A. A. Variety Show. The year of girls sports was then closed with their last activity, the G. A. A. Award Banquet, May 3rd. ? - r M y- SEATED-Sponsors Miss Uerkvitz, and Mr. Allen. STAND- ING-Jack Olson, president; Mary Lou Rector, secretary- treasurer; and Joe Lockhart, vice president. Junior Class The Junior Class this year is very proud of its officers who have been very active. Our officers are: Jack Olson, president; Joe Lockhart, vice- president; and Mary Lou Rector, secretary-treasurer. Our sponsors are Miss Uerkvitz, who gave us a great deal of help on the prom, and Mr. Allen, who took time out from his plays to give us help we needed. Quite a few juniors have been in the news this year. Mary Lou Rector and Dorene Kaufman were chosen to go to Girls State this summer. Two juniors, Jackie McCollum, and Jan Holt are two of the cheerleaders for next year. We wish them lots of luck, Also, our float won first prize in the Homecoming parade regardless of the rain, sleet, and what-have-you. We feel this has been a wonderful year, but we are still looking forward TO NEXT YEAR. 45 Ted Baer Don Barker Mike Blankenship George Brooks Bill Brown Pat Bush Betty Camden Joye Carswell Ronald Carter Barbara Cawthon Linda Cawthon Rem a Id Cloud Donna Clyden Janice Cook James Coon Frances Cox Cova Curry Mike Curry William Dowling Dale Edwards Shirley Ferguson Shirley Fouse George Fowler Norman Fraley 46 Larry French Don Gaffney Judy Garmon Dick Garmon Bob Garmon Shirley Gholson Saundra Gocking Peggy Gooden Tom Gress Jon Griffin John Hamilton Alonzo Harris Jan Holt Shirley Irwin Pat Jennett Dorene Kaufman Sally Kelley Tom Knox Roger LaBounty Judy Laird Joe Lockhart Margaret Long Norma Long Tom Long 47 Suzy Mills Ronnie Mitchell Norma Moore Jackie McCollum Mary McLain Joe Nelson Shirley Odle Jack Olson Larry Pearson Donna Perkins Bill Perkins Larry Petry Janice Potts Leon Probasco Shirley Ray Frances Rayls Mary Lou Rector Rose Reuling Richard Reynolds Pat Roark Ruth Roberts Elsie Scott Nancy Sheffield Joan Sheffield 48 Pat Siler Anita Smith Betty Stifle Jerry Thomas Francis Troxel Dale Tweedy Don Whiteman Rex Wilson 49 Spring April 1. G.A.A. Variety Show. 2. District Music Contest. 5. Track Meet - Bismark. 6. Grade School Music Festival. 7. County Institute - No School. 8-11. Easter Vacation. 12. Track Meet - Georgetown, Catlin. 12. Return to school. 14. Spanish Club Pan American Day. 15. Track Meet - Oakwood, Villa Grove. 15. Cheerleader Election. 15-16. State Speech Contest. 19. Track Meet - Ridgefarm, Homer. 21. Track Meet - Rantoul, Gibson City. 22. Assembly Program - Southland Singers. 22. End of 5th 6 weeks. 22. Vocal and Band Musical. 22-23. Student Council Convention. 25. Track Meet - Watseka, St. Anne. 29-30. State Final Music Contest. May 2. Track Meet - Georgetown. 2. G.A.A. Award Banquet. 3. Maple 8th Grade Visitation. 3. Honor Society Sock Hop. 3. Golf - Attica. 4. Lincoln 8th Grade Visitation. 5. Honeywell 8th Grade Visitation. 5. Track Meet - Milford. 6. F.H.A. Field Trip. 7. County Track Meet - Georgetown. 7. District Tennis Tourney - Danville. 9. Track Scratch Meet - Paxton. 9. F.H.A. Mothers' Day. 9. Senior Tacky Day. 10. Wauseka Conference Track Meet. 10. Senior Dignity Day. 11. Senior Teaching Day. 12. Spring Play - OUR TOWN. 13. Students-In-Industry Day. 13. District Track - Urbana. 13. Spring Play - OUR TOWN. 14. District Track - Urbana. 14. District Golf Tournaments. 16. Golf - Attica - Here. 16. Ball Game - Rossville - Here. 17. Honors Day. 18. H.E.A. Picnic. 18. Decorating Gym. 19. Decorating Gym. 20. Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. 20. State Champ Golf - Tennis and Track Meets 21. 22. 23. Spanish Club Picnic. 23. Style Show by F.H.A. for P.T.A. 24. Honor Society Picnic. 26. Senior caps and gowns issued. 26. Blankenburg to take group pictures. 27. Senior Trip. 29. Baccalaureate. 30. Memorial Day - No School. 31. Examinations. June 1. Examinations. 2. No school for students. 3. School out. 3. Commencement. 6. Refund on locks - receive report cards. 50 Track Ozzie H a m mond, Track captain, presents the first place County Tournament trophy and the third place Wauseca Conference trophy Hoopeston 71 1 3 Bismarck 36 2 3 to Mr. Bennett. Hoopeston 86 Bismarck 32 Hoopeston 60 1 3 Villa Grove 56 1 2 Oakwood 32 1 6 Hoopeston 56 1 2 Homer 55 Ridgefarm 29 1 2 R antoul 82 1 2 Hoopeston 46 Paxton 20 1 2 Hoopeston 59 1 4 Watseka 45 1 4 St. Anne 36 1 2 Hoopeston 64 1 2 Georgetown 63 Catlin 18 1 2 Hoopeston 61 1 6 Watseka 45 5 6 Milford 35 County Track Meet Hoopeston 47 1 2 Georgetown 46 Westville 31 1 2 Bismarck 18 Oakwood 14 Henning 14 R idgefarm 13 P ankin 10 Armstrong 7 1 2 Rossville 2 Potomac 0 Baseball Hoopeston 13 Rossville 2 Hoopeston 1 1 Armstrong 7 Hoopeston 11 Rossville 1 53 Golf Hoopeston 2 1 2 Hoopeston 4 1 2 Hoopeston 5 1 2 Hoopeston 6 Urbana 12 1 2 Urbana 11 1 2 Attica 4 1 2 Attica 9 Tennis Hoopeston 2 Hoopeston 6 Hoopeston 0 Kankakee 5 Sheldon 0 Champaign 7 54 Our Town Girls’ Chorus One for all and all for one would be a good motto for John Greer's chorus of 1954-55, and the girls and Mrs. David Lawson, their director, worked very hard to prove that motto to be true. They received a Superior rating at District Contest and as a result, went on to receive an Excellent at State. The Home- coming and Christmas assemblies and the Spring Musicale were all a result of a lot of very hard work on the part of the chorus. The bigger the chorus the better and 95 is the largest number of girls in chorus in the past three years. Mrs. Lawson will not be here in 55-56, and her absence will be quite a loss to John Greer and hard to replace. Girls’ Ensemble Shirley Ray, Nadine Glass, Sonnie Gockings, Barbara Cawthon, Judy Gar- mon, Jani Holt, Dorene Kaufman, and Nita Evans went to District Contest and received a Superior rating which sent them on to State, where they received an Excellent rating. During the year they sang for the Woman's Club, Rotary Club, Lyon's Club, and many others in- cluding a series of programs at John Greer. A group to be proud of, they will lose only one member, Nadine Glass, who will be replaced by Mary Lou Rector. 56 58 Theme Evening In Paris 59 60 Nadine Glass Danny Lawson Mary Boardman Mr. Wiliams Miss Taylor Senior Class Story The class of 1955 began with 92 students. Our Freshman year was a year of adjustment to new buildings, teachers, rules, and to our fellow students. We elected Beverly Morris, President; Ozzie Hammond, Vice President; and Lenora Welch, Secretary-Treasurer. Our sponsors were Mr. Craig and Mr. Wenger. Letha Matthews was our attendant at the Homecoming; and Pat Wells and Floyd Burch, candidates at the Sweetheart Ball. During our Sophomore year, we began to branch out into the subjects and fields in which we were interested. Our president was Phyllis Jennett; Vice President, Ozzie Hammond; and Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Suzan Board- man. We chose Mr. Allen and Miss Florey as our sponsors. Our homecoming attendant was Kay Hoskins, and our candidates for the Valentine Dance were Jim Crouch and Lela Matthews. We were responsible for planning and decorating for the prom and banquet our Junior year. Our theme was the Mardi Gras. We elected Phyllis Jennett as our president; Jim Crouch. Vice President; and Ozzie Hammond, as Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Williams and Miss Taylor served as our sponsors. Our homecoming attendant was Lela Matthews; and our candidates to the Valentine Dance were Norma Brewington and Phillip Campbell. With the ring of Miss Taylor’s familiar bell, our first Senior Class meeting of our Senior year began. We chose a new slate of officers: Mary Suzan Boardman, President; Danny Lawson, Vice President; and Nadine Glass, Secre- tary-Treasurer. One of our first items of business was to choose Blankenburg Photographers of Kankakee, to take our Senior pictures. Later, we chose our graduation announcements and name cards. Ourskit for the Homecoming assembly program wasentitled, While Strolling in the Park One Day. The theme of our float entree in the parade was We'll Dunk 'Em. We won second prize. That evening Nita Bell reigned as queen and Joan Brewington as senior attendant at the Homecoming Dance. At Christmas, we and the Juniors decorated the Junior-Senior hall. We made a fireplace at the south-end of the hall, with Mr. Baird and Mr. Allen as Santa's Little Helpers. AfterChristmas everything settled back to normal until February 14, when the Valentine Dance was held. Our representatives were Jim Droliinger, King; and Marlene Kell, senior attendant. On May 9, Senior Tacky Day was held. The rules of neat and appropriate dress were disregarded, and everyone certainly had a good time. On the following day. Senior Dignity Day, we dressed up and tried in vain to avoid speaking to all underclassmen. Senior Teaching Day was next on the agenda. We all learned that teaching is a lot harder than the way we had pictured it as students. On May 20, the Juniors gave us a lovely Prom and Banquet. The theme was Gay Paree, with Johnny Bruce's orchestra supplying the music. Truman Page and Ginger Olson were crowned Prince and Princess of the Prom. On May 27, we went to Chicago for our Senior trip. During the morning we toured Chicago by bus. We had the after- noon to ourselves, and later met at the Colonial Room of Harding's Restaurant for our dinner. Later, as a group, we attended the show at the Chicago Theatre; then we came home. Our baccalaureate service was held on Sunday, May 29, with graduation exercises on Friday. June 3. Mary Suzan Boardman was DAR and Phillip Campbell was SAR, two really deserving students. Phyllis Jennett was given the American Legion Auxiliary Girl Good Citizen Award. Our motto for the year was, Not merely to exist, but to amount to something. Our class flower was the white carnation. Our two able and capable sponsors. Miss Tay- lor and Mr. Williams must be mentioned. There have been many outstanding seniors, too numerous to mention, in all phases of the school's activities. To all we say. School life has held many happy memories. We hope the years to follow will be just as happy and successful. 61 MARY SUZAN BOARDMAN Suzie Band 1,2,3,4. Sec'y 4; G.A.A. 1, 2.3.4, Vice Pres. 3; Honor So- ciety 3.4. Sec'y 4; Spanish Club 1.2.3.4, Pres, 4; Student Council 3; SophomoreClassTreas.; Senior Class Pres.; Choral Union 2. JIM ARNHOLT Brother Student Council 3,4; Football 1, 2,3,4; Camera Club 4; Science Club 4; Rifle Club 2,3; Letter- man's Club 3,4; Industrial Arts Club 2. JUANITA BELL Nita G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; John Greer Play- ers 1,2,3,4; Vocal 1,2,3,4. Pres. 4; Spotlight 3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Student Council 1. NORMA BREWINGTON Beanie Band 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; John Greer Players 1; Picayune Business Staff 1,2,3. JOAN BREWINGTON F.H.A.; G.A.A. 2,3,4; Spotlight 2.3; John Greer Players 3,4; Honor Society 4. BETTY BOREN Betty Boop” Band 1, twirler; Cheerleader 2,3, 4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; G.A.A. 1, 2,3,4; John Greer Players 1,2,3,4; Thespians 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3,4; Spotlight 3. 62 HETTIE BURTON Jay G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; John Greer Players 1,3,4; Spot- light 4; Picayune 3,4. PHILLIP CAMPBELL Brother Honor Society 4; Student Coun- cil 2,3; Rifle Club 3; Football 1. 2,3,4; Basketball Mgr. 2,3; In- dustrial Arts 1,2. ELLEN CATRON Cat” G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Pic- ayune Business Staff 3,4; John Greer Players 1,3,4. RUSSELL CAWTHON Russ Football 1,2; Track 1,2. ARLO COX Brother Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Basketball l,2;Track 1,2,3,4; Rifle Club; Industrial Arts 2,3; John Greer Players 3,4 FLORENCE CRAWFORD Flo G.A.A. 1,2,3.4, Treas. 2; John Greer Players 3,4; F.H.A. 1,2; Spotlight 3,4. 63 BOB DAVIS Pashy Football 1,2,3,4, Capt. 4; Basket- ball 1,2,3,4, Capt. 4; Baseball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. JIM DROLLINGER Curley Chorus 1; Tennis 2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Industrial Arts 1,2. ELBERT FLETCHER Rod Football; Track; Basketball. NADINE GLASS Deane G.A.A. 1; John Greer Players 1, 2,3,4; Senior Sec'yTreas. Vocal 1.2.3. BOB GARNER Bub Football 2,3,4; Industrial Arts 1.2; Letterman's Club. WAYNE FRENCH Basketball 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; 4 H 1; FFA 2; Student Council 4; Camera Club 4. WILLIAM E. GLOVER Greek Student Council 1. BOB GOUDY Brother” Basketball 1.2,3, Mgr. 3; Foot- ball 2,3,4, Mgr. 3; Baseball 3; Golf 2,3,4; Track 1,2; Letter- man's Club 3,4; Rifle Club 2,3; Camera Club 4; Student Coun- cil 1,4; John Greer Player's 4. KENNETH HAMMOND Ozzie” Football 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,3,4, Capt. 4; Spanish Club 1; Class Vice-President 1,2; Sec.-Treas. 3. GLEN ALLEN HARMESON Al John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; In- dustrial Arts 1; Thespian 3,4; Honor Thespian 4; Spotlight 3. JANICE HOLT Jani John Greer Player’s 1,3,4; F.H.A. 1. KAY HOSKINS K Twirler 1,2,3,4; Vocal 4; Vocal Reporter 4; Camera Club 2,3, Sec. 2, V. Pres. 3; John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Student Coun- cil 4; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Picayune Photography Staff 2,3; Choral Union 2; Sophomore Homecom- ing Attendant. 65 PHYLLIS JENNETT Phy G.A.A. 1.2.3.4; Vocal 1,2,3,4; John Greer Player's 1,2,3.4; Spanish Club 2,3,4, Sec. 3; Stu- dent Council 2,3,4, Treas. 3, V. Pres. 4; Honor Society 3,4, V. Pres. 4; Thespian 4; Class Presi- dent 2,3. ROY .JOHNSON Speedy Baseball 2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,1. DANNY LAWSON Deacon” Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3, 4; Baseball 3.4; Track 1,2,3; Class V. President 4. MARLENE KELL Vocal 1.2; G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; John Greer Player's 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3; Queen of Hearts Attendant 4. RONALD E. LANE Ron Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Track 66 DALE LIVINGSTON Bud LETHA MATHEWS Leath G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 2, 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 1; John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Vocal 1,2,3,4, Sec. 1, V. Pres. 2; Cheerleader 3,4; Letterman's Club 3,4; Student Council 3,4. WILLIAM LYON Bill- Football 1,2; Basketball 2,3; John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Thespian 2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2; Rifle Club 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Mixed Chorus 1,2. JUDITH ANNE MERRITT Faith G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; John Greer Player's 1,3,4; Vocal 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3. LELA JOYCE MATHEWS Pete G.A.A. 1,2,3; John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Vocal 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Homecoming Attendant 3; Cheerleader 4; Letterman's Club 4; Student Council2,3,4, Pres. 4; Picayune Business Staff 3; Spanish Club 1.2,3,4; Aide 3. JAMES RICHARD MITCHELL Jay Dee Band 1,2,3,4, Pres. 4; Orchestra 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2; Student Council 1,2,3; Spanish Club 1; John Greer Player's 3; Honor Society 3,4; Spotlight 2; Industri- al Arts 1. 67 BEVERLY IMOGENE MORRIS Bev John Greer Player’s 1,2,3,4; Picayune Business Staff 1,2,3; G. A.A. 1.2,3.4, Pres. 4; Band 1,2, 3,4; Class President 1. BARBARA NELSON Barby John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Speech Contest 3,4; Thespian 2, 3,4, Treas. 4; Honor Thespian 4; Best Actress 4; Honor Society 3, 4. Pres. 4; Spotlight 3,4, News Editor 3, Editor in Chief 4; Vocal 1,2,3; Choral Union 2; G.A.A. 1, 2.3,4; Picayune Editorial Staff 2, 3,4; Spanish Club 1,2.3,4. VIRGINIA OLSON Ginger Vocal 1,2; G.A.A. 1.2; John Greer Player's 1,2,3,4; Spanish Club 1, 2,3; Thespian 2,3,4, V. Pres. 4; Honor Thespian 3,4; Best Actress 4. PATSY LOUISE REED Pat John Greer Player’s 1,2,3.4; Twirler 1,2,3,4; Picayune Edito- rial Staff 4; Pep Club 2,3; Com- merical Club 2,3. RUSSELL PICKRELL Pick ffll - TRUMAN D. PAGE Doug Industrial Arts 1,2; Football 2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4. 68 WAYNE A. RILEY DAVID ROARK Brother John Greer Player’s 1,2,3,4; Thespian 4; Football 1,2; Rifle Club 2,3; Track 2,3. EUGENE SCHLINKER Gene” Industrial Arts Club 1,2,3,4. JEAN SCOTT Uppy Spotlight 1; Vocal 1,2,3,4, Re- porter 4; John Greer Player's 1; G.A.A. 1. 69 GILBERT TREGO SARGENT Nigger Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Science Club 4; Spanish Club 1; Golf 1,2,3,4. DONNA SWANSON Vocal 1,2; Camera Club 1,2; Picayune Editorial Staff 1,2,3.4, Editor 4; F.H.A. 3.4; Honor Society 4. i ¥ 1 U LARRY DEAN SWOPE Peanuts Camera Club 1,2; Aides 2,3,4, Capt.3,4; Industrial Arts Club 1, 2; John Greer Player's 3,4; Var- sity Club 1,2,3,4; Football Man- ager 1. DONNA VREELAND F.H.A.1,2; Vocal 3,4; G.A.A. 1. 2,3; John Greer Player's 3,4. ELIZABETH ANNE WELTY Betsy Band 1,2,3.4; G.A.A. 1.2,3,4; Spanish Club 1,2,3,4; John Grter Player’s 1,2,3,4; Thespian 3,4; Twirler 1,2,3,4; Choral Union 2; Honor Society 4; Student Coun- cil 4. EDITH WARNER Shorty Vocal 1,2,3,4; Picayune Business Staff 1,2; G.A.A. 2,3; F.H.A. 1. SYLVIA WUSTHOLZ Silv G.A.A. 1,2,3,4; Vocal 1,2; John Greer Player’s 1. w7 70 Pet Peeves JIM ARNHOLT -- Nita's Gang! NITA BELL -- People who are quiet! SUSIE BOARDMAN — Poor Sports! BETTY BOREN -- Having to get out of the bath tub to answer the telephone. JOAN BREWINGTON -- People who cheat in sports!. NORMA BREWINGTON -- Waiting on someone that is late! HETTIE BURTON -- Mr. Allen and his wisecracks to everything that is said ! PHIL CAMPBELL -- Nita's Gang! ELLEN CATRON -- People who pop gum in my ears! RUSS CAWTHON — Mr. Baird! ARLO COX — Nita's Gang! FLORENCE CRAWFORD -- People who constantly are tactless and inconsiderate of others. BOB DAVIS -- Girls who don't know what they want! JIM DROLLINGER -- People to pull my hair! ELBERT FLETCHER — Girls who think they are angels but really are not! WAYNE FRENCH -- Girls that never be still during study hall! BOB GARNER-- Girls who talk in class all the time! NADINE GLASS -- People who won't speak when spoken to! BILL GLOVER — Mr. Baird! BOB GOUDY — Nita's Gang! OZZIE HAMMOND -- Leaving John Greer! AL HARMESON -- Mr. Allen and his corny jokes! JANI HOLT — People who won’t go along with the crowd! KAY HOSKINS -- People who hit me in the face with their feet! PHYLLIS JENNETT -- People who never have fun! ROY JOHNSON -- Girls that drink -- naughty, naughty! MARLENE KELL — Show offs! RONALD LANE -- Mr. Baird! DANNY LAWSON -- Girls who smoke! NANCY LITTLE -- Boys who smoke cigars! DALE LIVINGSTON -- Girls who smqke ! BILL LYON -- People who yell or talk loud in the halls! LELA MATHEWS -- Hateful and grouchy people! LETHA MATHEWS -- Kill-joys! JUDY MERRITT --To see young grade school girls wear too much make-up and low cut dresses I JAY MITCHELL -- Girls that talk all the time! BEV MORRIS -- People who pop gum in my ears and those who lean on me when the weather is warm! BARBARA NELSON -- Cotton skirts with a wool- sweater and rhinestone earrings! GINGER OLSON — Party - Poopers! TRUMAN PAGE -- Girls that can't make up their minds! RUSS PICKRELL -- Girls who drink and smoke (how nice)! PATSY REED — None! DONNA SWANSON -- 12:30 and 12:45 meetings! WAYNE RILEY -- To see a nice girl smoke! DAVE ROARK -- Nita's Gang! TREGO SARGENT -- Nita's Gang and girls that smoke! GENE SCHLINKER — Teachers who won't let me sleep in study hall when I have beenout all night! JEAN SCOTT -- Show offs and bragers! LARRY SWOPE -- Mr. Allen's strong will-power! DONNA VREELAND -- People who are conceited! EDITH WARNER -- Girls and boys who wear levis and jeans without belts! BETSY WELTY -- Mr. Baird! SYLVIA WUSTHOLZ — Teachers who beat their desks (esp. Mr. Baird). 71 COX BROS. RADIO CONDENSER Senior Tacky And Dignity Days 72 Senior Wedding, Teaching Day, etc. 73 GRANT MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE 74 CLYDE TIMMONS INSURANCE AGENCY 75 The Alumni Nooze Edited by Blah, Blah” Hoskins and Yak, Yak Welty Old Timers Go To The Moon Washington: Beverly Morris and Ellen Catron, members of the old 1955 J. G. girl’s tumbling team, seem to have jumped a little too high on their $5.98 trampoline to- day at noon. They have finally made it to the moon the easy way. NEWS IN BRIEF Hawaii: Lela Pete Mathews, All-American wrestler, is here for a whole month. Later on, Pete will visit with her twin sister. Letha in Canada. Letha is teaching cheerleading to the Eskimos in their new giant igloos East Lynn: Betsy Welty Hall has a new improved elephant farm. Her elephants are each a different color. She is manufacturing a new deodorant from the elephants' dead skin. Egypt: Dave Roark took a hike and ended up on the Nile River. He is now running a ferry boat on the Nile River. SPORTS Bob Davis, coach of the DuSable basketball team, has lost 0 games, won 50. He has a fine ball team, although, one thing bothers him; Joan Brewington, Dusable P. E. teacher will not let Coach Davis use the gym to practice every night. Truman Page has accepted a posi- tion as bat boy for the Yankees — He hopes to work his way up to coach in a few years. WEDDINGS. DIVORCES. ENGAGE- MENTS A1 Harmeson Farouk has just bought two new girls for his harem. They are Jolting Jean Scott” and Jumping Judy Merritt. However, A1 has always been in love with Patsy Pep-'EM-Up Reed, and they will have a fall wedding. (Pat is a U. S. Reporter for the Mad Maga- zine.) Trego Sargent and Big Jani Holt have been married for 20 years, and have started their little golf and basket- ball team. Sylvia Wustholtz, ex- con, married Ozzie Hammond, former Criminal Lawyer, Sunday, June 3, 1970. Russell Cawthon (nickname -- the bachelor) has just gotten married to Florence Crawford. He decided two could live as cheaply as one. CROSS COUNTY RACE BFGINS: Sponsors of the class of '55, Miss Babyface Taylor and Mr. Jigsaw Williams, have just left Hoopeston on a cross-county tricycle race. The results will be announced WHEN THEY CROSS THE FINISH LINE. Weather Report: Fair and rainy to- day. A little warmer, with increas- ing coolness and thundershowers. (119 degrees tomorrow. Be sure to wear your warmest clothing.) HELP WANTED Nice, fat, strong MAN to drive my Slats Beer trucks. For further in- formation, call Brother Arnholt at the third building, top apartment, in Skid Row, Chicago. Illinois. A dirty, young lady is wanted to help hold pets down while the young veterinarian is operating on the other pets. Butcher Bob(Goudy) and Notorious Norma (Brewington) will be glad to give you any other in- formation needed. FOR SALE One nice lake, with nice surround- ings for sale. Any price is high! Call Dale Livingston and Roimie Lane at the Stinkditch on Lincoln Street. TOWN TOPICS Question: Who is your favorite cowboy sensation? Jim Drollinger — (occupation, LITTLE BIRD on the Sheriff Sid Show) Answer: Dale Evans. Wayne Riley -- President of the Rice Krispie Company -- Yi-hi! Answer: Tonto. PERSONALS Elbert, Won't you please come back? All is forgiven. Hettie Arle Cox has switched to Chester- fields. DEATH NOTICES Bell, Juanita, beloved wife of Wil- liam E. Glover, loving mother of Hugo, Herman, Horace, Hortense, Hughie, Hilary, Homer, Henry, Hiriam, Hannibal, and HERSHEL passed away last night. She was a victim of the Blue-tail Fly. ALUMNI MAKE GOOD Broadway: Bill Lyon has just re- placed John Raittin Pajama Game. Flash! kiay Hoskins, the world's famous bubble-dancer, has now learned how to dance without a bubble. This has all been made possible by Burst-'em-Quick Bobby. (See Bob Garner for further information.) Donna Swanson, Danny Lawson's agent, has just announced that Danny won the National Tiddley- Winks championship. This was quite a fete for Danny, as he teaches Mr. Baird's World History class in his spare time. Wayne French is now a teacher in the School of Ballet in Chicken Bristle, Kentucky. He had planned to teach history, but found ballet more interesting. Susie Boardmanhas just beaten last year's Ping-Pong champ, Nancy Little. (The reason is that Nancy wasn't there and the game was for- feited to Susie.) Shorty Warner is now running a home for giant orphans. She wines them and she dines them! Ginger Olson has just gotten a part in the Broadway play. Fanny. Co- starring with her will be Jay Mit- chell, the idol of all movie-goers. Dr. Larry Swope and his head nurse, Nadine Glass are experimenting to find out how to remove guinea pigs' appendix. Anyone that has any in- formation on the subject will call Roy Johnson, the head of the depart- ment. 76 Class Will I, JIM ARNHOLT, will my ability to run to Don Gaf- fney. I, JUANITA BELL, will my ability to fast dance to Tom Knox. I, MARY SUSAN BOARDMAN, will my noon hour ping-pong bait to Pat Hile. I, BETTY JEAN BOREN, will my seat during noon hour to Sally Kelly. I, JOAN BREWINGTON. will my noon hour seat to Janet Brougher. I, NORMA BREWINGTON, will my mustach to Lila Rudy. I, HETT1E BURTON, will my French Horn to Mary Lou Rector so she won't have to play the Mella- phone next year. I, PHILLIP CAMPBELL, will my boots to Mary Lou Rector. I, ELLEN CATRON, will my ability to tumble and do trampoline acts to Joyce Carswell. I, RUSSELL CAWTHON, will my ability to get along with the teachers to anyone who needs it. I, ARLO COX, will my athletic ability to Chuck Woods. I, FLORENCE CRAWFORD, will my P.E. suit to Miss Winland so she won’t miss the fun of washing, ironing, and wearing it. I, BOB DAVIS, will my knowledge to leave fire- crackers alone to Earl Hawthorne, because he gets in trouble with them. I, JIM DROLLINGER, will my lilac tree to Mary Lou Rector so she'll have plenty to eat this summer. I, ELBERT FLETCHER, will my ability to stay out of trouble to Roger LaBounty. I, WAYNE FRENCH, will my ability to stay in Mr. Allen's Lang. Arts 4 class to anyone who needs it. I, BOB GARNER, will my ability to get along with Miss Winland to Dick Garmon. I, NADINE GLASS, will my cute, pert nose to Joan Lloyd. I, BILL GLOVER, will my ability to make Mr. Baird mad to Leon Probasco. I, BOB GOUDY, will Anita Smith my ability to keep the chemistry lab in top condition. I, OZZIE HAMMOND, will my past girls to Merle Goin. 1, AL HARMESON, will Miss Sinclair to anyone who will bring her something to eat in the mornings. I, JANI HOLT, will my ability to catch a man to Pat Hile. I, KAY HOSKINS, will my extra pair of wings to Mr. Allen and my GLEEM-GL76 smile to Mr. Bennett. I, PHYLLIS JENNETT, will my beloved yellow rain- coat and hat to Jack Olson. I, ROY JOHNSON, will my curlv hair to Mr. Baird. I, MARLENE KELL, will my ability to sing to Nita Evans. I, RON LANE, will my good looks to Kenneth Good- rum. I, DANNY LAWSON, will my right half-back position to Don Barker. I. NANCY LITTLE, will my ability to tell little white lies to Peggy Gooden and Janice Cook. I, DALE LIVINGSTON, will Dick Reynolds my brains when they are found. I, BILL LYON, will my ability to skip assemblies and my white coveralls to Tom Pearson. I, LELA MATHEWS, will my jobs as Mayor of Stu- dent Council and Cheerleader to Jack Olson. I, LETHA MATHEWS, will my cheerleading suit to David Powley and the tights to Larry Cleveland. I, JUDY MERRITT, will my position as Mr. Allen’s biggest pest in English IV, to John Hamilton. I, JAY MITCHELL, will my ability to get kicked out of Mr. Allen’s classes to anyone that wants it. I, BEV MORRIS, will my tumbling ability to Dorene Kaufman. I, BARBARA NELSON, will my position as President of Honor Society to Pat Hile. I, GINGER OLSON, will my enthusiasm in P. E. to Janis Reetz. I, TRUMAN PAGE, will my driver's license to Jackie McCollum until she is able to get her own. I. RUSSELL PICKRELL, will my evil mind to Miss Taylor and also my key to success to Dave Powley. I, PATSY REED, will my ability to argue with Mr. Allen to Sally Pickrell. I, DONNA SWANSON, will my Spelling Trophy to the school's worst speller. I, WAYNE RILEY, will my ability tostay in school to Cova Curry. I. DAVE ROARK, will my ability to run to Mr. Campbell's son, Charles Campbell. I, TREGO SARGENT, will my worst abilities to Jani Holt. I. GENE SCHLINKER, will my so-called car to Miss Winland. I, JEAN SCOTT, will my ability to fall over tree stumps backwards to little Judy Johnson. I, LARRY SWOPE, will my extra weight to Rex Wil- son. 1, BETSY WELTY, will my position as baton twirler to Mr. Allen. I, DONNA VREELAND, will my pony tail to Janis Reetz. I, EDITH WARNER, will my pen and pencil marks to Betty Camden in fourth hour vocal. I. SYLVIA WUSTHOLZ, will my ability to grow flowers instead of weeks to Miss Sinclair. 77 HOOPESTON GRAIN AND COAL CO. DIXIE FRUIT MARKET School Board We, the members of the Picayune Staff, would like to ex- tend our sincere thanks to everyone who has made our book possible, especially the school board and the businesses who advertised in the athletic program. ILLINOIS CANNING CO. MALLEABLE BURTON MOTOR SALES BOREN'S GROCERY SIMS MOTOR CO. DAIRY QUEEN PURDUE SERVICE STA. HOTTS LUMBER CO. PARKWAY LAUNDRY HARRIS BOTTLING CO. HOOPESTON BURIAL VAULT CO. SHERIDAN GROCERY HOOPESTON FOOD LOCKERS C AND H SHOES WEBER'S DRUG STORE ELLIOT'S JEWELRY STORE TOM MERRITT AND CO. LAUNDER EEZ DR. A. P. MEYER SMYTHE'S RESTAURANT ALLEN DICE CHEV. SALES KING'S DRUG STORE KLIGMAN'S DEPT. STORE RUBY YONKELOWITZ LARSON'S CLOTHING CO. SANITARY CLEANERS WOODY EVANS HARLAND CADE CRAM'S GROCERY BUZBEE'S BARBER SHOP JACK LAWRENCE CAIN SHEET METAL L. A. HERMAN ORA BAER KARMEL KORN COOK'S QUALITY MARKET WOOD - STOCKER CARL MOTOR CO. HOOPESTON HARDWARE HOOPESTON FREIGHT CO. G. W. COE AND CO. HAROLD G. HEITSMAN COAST TO COAST WESTERN AUTO ASSO. STORE 78 CONGRATULATIONS . . . TO THE CLASS OF 1955 AMERICAN CAN COMPANY Hoopeston, Illinois Compliments FOOD MACHINERY AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION CANNING MACHINERY DIVISION