Illinois Valley Central High School - Sequence Yearbook (Chillicothe, IL)

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SOPHOMORES FRONT ROW: Johnny Forbes, Milo Snedeker, James Wray Shepard, Clifford Hedrick, Kenneth Beaumont, Jack Burkholder, Elmer Lawson, Wesley Caldwell, Walter Binney, George Lakis, Robert Jones, Bert Clayton. SECOND ROW: Hazel Snyder, Lois Hicks, Gladys Burnett, Helen Potter, Nancy Young, Pat Lillingston, Marjorie Rowe, Anna Mae Lukehart, Joanne Schilling, Wilma Seeley. THIRD ROW: Leslie Elliott, Dean Adams, Archie Cameron, Verne Barnes, Juanita Ransdell, Leola Gauwitz, Geneva Philyaw, Marlyn Kriete, Rosie Lopez, Lois Bauer, Louise Crutchfield, Forrest Newell, William Wait, Ralph Veerman, Walter Forbes. BACK ROW: Eugene Wilcox, Gerald Rodgers, Marvin Martin, Dick Shane, Robert McCluhan, William Walters, Conrad Schwager, Leo Brown, Jack Henberger, Jake Staab, Robert Hayes, Glenn Hannah, Lowell Murphy, Guy Welch, James Guiliani. When the doors of old Chilli High opened one fine September day in 1939, there issued in just another little Freshman class, all filled with hope and expect- ancy and just a little shyness at their new surroundings and the hustle and bustle of opening day. However, we were soon made to feel at home and gradually be- came acquainted with things in our new environment. On the eve of Hallowe’en we were invited to a royal reception and initiation party prepared by the Sophomores for our especial benefit, which removed all blame from any black cats or broken mirrors for the events of the evening. We did our best to take our punishment with a calmness we didn't feel and by the end of the ceremonies were sufficiently subdued for even the Sophomores. But this year we stepped into the Sophomores’ place and took adequate re- venge upon the Freshmen, by devising new schemes of torture and using up the whole supply of paddles. It was an evening which will not be soon forgotten by the 1940 Freshmen. After the main events, refreshments and a dance served to take the Freshmen’s minds off their recent embarrassment, and the evening was a grand success. Initiation parties are not our only talent, however, as could be easily seen if one had been in the gym on the evening of the annual Junior Stunt Nite. On that night we walked off with the first prize under everybody’s noses for our grand ora- tion (with a few accessories). This brainstorm was one of our many accomplish- ments during our two years in high school and we are looking forward to greater achievements in our next two years of work and play at Chilli High. f Page Thirteen

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JUNIORS FRONT ROW: Robert Mitchell, Jessie Allington, Helen Beaumont, Wanda Beaumont, Betty Haushahn, Ruth Fesscndtn, Jessie Mac Scherer, Marion Perry, Lorraine Sage, Lucille Birren, Evelyn Swiger, Audrey Mead, Lydia Rodgers. SECOND ROW: Mr. Parvin, Patrick Sweeney, Melvin Martin, Bill Goetz, Robert Hannah. Warren Brent, Martha Lewis, Curtis Reed, Gene Bornsheuer, Bill Roger, Warren Carroll, Jim Stiers, Lyle Allen. THIRD ROW: Robert Griswold, Dick Droll, Blanche Huckins, Mary Holm, Jean Schaffner, Mary Berry, Eleanor Schielein, Mary Jean Yost, Mary Sefried, Maxyne Mathisen, Alice Coster, Betty Mullen, Mary Kellogg, Catherine Mcller. BACK ROW: Jack Newell, Gene Williams, Willis Vecrman, Merton Gaisford, Gordon Jarvis, Gordon Tucker, George Berg, Everett Cameron, Asher Arnold, Edward Wigand, Ralph Lucas, Clarence Burnett, Roy Stevenson, Harold Johnson, Tom Ramsey. At the beginning of the year the following officers were selected for our class: President.......... Vice-President..... Secretary-Treasurer Advisor............ Gordon Jarvis .Martha Lewis Lucille Birren ...Jean Parvin The Annual Junior Stunt Night was held on January 10. We pride ourselves in that we made more money from our Stunt Night than any previous class ever made. The stunts, for which the Sophomore Class received first prize in group, and Bill Goetz, first for individual, were followed by a dance to music of the victrola. Next on our calendar was the party given us by the Seniors on February 3, in place of the usual Junior-Senior Hunt. We enjoyed this affair and thank the Sen- iors. A Saint Patrick's Dance, March 21, was sponsored by the class. Dancing to the music of the victrola and cake walks constituted the evening’s entertainment. The date for the Junior-Senior Prom has been set for May 16. Plans for decor- ations, invitations, favors, place cards, menu, and orchestra are in progress. Psge Twelve

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FRESHMEN FRONT ROW: Nadine Nelson, Betty Talbert, Lilamae Johnson, Phillys Reed, Wilma Strum, Lori Yehl, Ruth Kellogg, Fern Lukehart, Zora Crotz, Lottie Mae Sarver, Marjorie Thomas, Jean Quaney, Roberta Allen, Lois Fogg, Thelma Foster, Wanda Rusk, Adah Mac Munk. SECOND ROW: Mr Parr. Bill Mitchell, Bill Weir .. Charles Tippett, Happy Murphy, Clyde Mar- tin, Buddy Parsons, Darrell Crotz. Helen Kdwards, Shirlee Brumhcad, Norman Wilkey, Leslie Mc- Laughlin, Billy Fix, Jay King, Robert Medina, Bill Matey. THIRD ROW: Dale Hart, Marvin Marsh, Imogene Snyder, Vera Green, Dorothy Russell, Wilda Huckins, Margaret Berry Shirley Scfried, Mary Ellen Dickerson, Helen Witham, Orva Jane Mullen, Mary Ahlstrom, Thara Dowell, Nancy Carroll. BACK ROW: Ralph Beddow. Donald Schielein, Ray Bornsheuer, Paul Yonk, Merle Johnson, Rich- ard Johnston, Louis Boylan, Boh Berg, Bennie Meister, Joseph McCluhan, Gerald Kelley, Ira Placher, Richard Tucker, Ralph Lewis, Dave Carson, Bob Truitt. The fall of 1940 saw forty-three girls and hoys entering their freshman year in the Chillicothe High school. The first day of school found them dashing around, books under their arms, hunting for class rooms, each trying to plan a program for the ensuing year that would be best suited to bis individual needs. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: Class Advisor...............................................Mr. Parr President.......................................................Merle Johnson Vice President.......................................Richard Tucker Secretary-Treasurer.................................Marjorie Thomas The Freshman party was quite a success and enjoyed by all. After the Fresh- men were initiated to everyone’s satisfaction, cider and doughnuts were served. The remainder of the evening was spent dancing to “Pinky” Arnold's orchestra. A number of the Freshman took part in the Stunt night. However, they could- n’t compete with the Sophomores, so had to be satisfied with congratulating them on being the winners. Looking back through the past school year, we conclude that it has been a very constructive and happy one. Page Fourteen