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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1943 volume:

YEAR BOOK OF 1943 THE CHILLICOTHE TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL Editor—Nancy Young Business Manager—John Forbes OUR BUILDING MM! • PHE Chillicothe High School Building was dedicated on April 3, 1923. The site that the building was built on was donated by Mr. Nathaniel S. Cut- right, who was the principal speaker at the dedication ceremonies. Mr. Cut- right modestly gave most of the credit to his wife; he prophesied that in twenty-five years the school would be crowded with students and would be- come a credit to the community. Well, here we are only twenty years after- wards and building an addition. For further proof of the truth of Mr. Cutright's prophecy, scan the following pages. A SALUTE TC This year we desire to honor Miss Gladys Morrison. We dedicate our yearbook to her, re- membering the times when her patient instruc- tion has helped clear our befuddled brains. We also gratefully recall her unruffled good humor in times of stress. Thus, in dedicating this year- book to her, we hope that we may in some small way show our appreciation of what she has done for us. A WORTHY LEADER A Word From the Editors-- The senior class presents this, our yearbook, to the school. We bequeath no half-acre to our alma mater, no sun-lamp to keep our memory aglow, but instead we leave this book. May the dust gather thick upon its covers! MR. ADAMS MRS. DOROTHY R. PRUITT Home Economics B. S., University of Illinois Smith-Hughes MR. H. B. HALE Building Trades B. S., James Milliken University University of Illinois MR. JEAN PARVIN Science, Physical Education, Coach Bradley College A. B. Central College University of Missouri University of Wisconsin MISS LILLIAN KOPLEWSKI Science, English B. S. in Ed., University of Illinois MISS HELEN JANE MUTCH Home Economics B. S. MacMurray College MR. HARVEY GILBERT Janitor Mr. Adams, our long-suflering princi- pal, has been with the school eight years. During his administration of school affairs, many progressive movements have been carried out. The foremost of these movements has been the forms of student self-government he has insti- gated. Mr. Adams is very popular with the students of Chilli Hi and is known to one and all as Prof.'' [6] MISS MAE DONA DEAMES English, Latin Eastern Illinois State Teachers College A. B„ University of Illinois A. M., University of Chicago MISS GLADYS MORRISON Mathematics University of Illinois B. S., Monmouth College University of Wisconsin University of Iowa MISS OPAL McKRAY Music, Dramatics B. S., Drake University De Paul University MISS ETHEL GERBER Commercial B. Ed., Illinois State Normal University National University of Mexico MISS PAULINE HURT Commercial B. Ed., Illinois State Normal University MISS MAVIS CONLEE Physical Education, Social Science B. Ed., Illinois State Normal University MR. J. B. TAYLOR Vocational Agriculture B. S., University of Minnesota M. S., Colorado State College, A. M. A. MR. GLEN BUCKINGHAM Bus Driver MISS LOUISE SCHIELEIN Secretary MR. MAHLON SAXTON Band Instructor Conservatory of Music at Leipzig Conservatory of Music at Brussels University of Nebraska MR. LONNIE F. PARR, Jr. Social Science, English Eastern Illinois State Teachers College B. S., University of Illinois m� ! mmmm mmmm. Kittfob LOIS E. BAUER Commercial SENIOR WARREN BRENT Transferred from Fairview H. S., 2; Intramural, 4; Commercial. LEO BROWN Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Tempest, 2, 3, 4, Student Coun- cil 3, 4 (Pres., 4), Track, 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Yearbook, 3, 4, Senior Quartet, Academic. JACK BURKHOLDER Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball, 3, 4, Track, 2; Operetta, 3, 4; Tempest, 4; Academic. GLADYS BURNETT Senior Play; Commercial. LOUISE CRUTCHFIELD Senior Play; Tempest, 4, Yearbook, 4, Aca- demic. LESLIE ELLIOTT Vice President, 3; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Aca- demic. JOHN LEWIS FORBES Transferred from Woodruff H. S., 2; Football, 2, 3, 4; Basketball. 2, 3; Track, 2, 3; Operetta, 2, 3, 4 (Editor 4); Business Mgr. of Yearbook; Academic. ROBERT HAYES Chorus, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3; Intramural, 1, 2; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Quartet; Academic. JOHN C. HENBERGER Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball, 1. 2, 3, 4; Track, 3, 4; Baseball, 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta, 1, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Plays; Student Council, 2, 3, 4; Tempest, 3, 4; Yearbook, 3, 4; Intramural, 2; Academic. LOIS E. HICKS Band, 1, 2. 3, 4; Cheerleader, 3, 4; G. A. A., 4; Tempest, 4; Yearbook, 4; Junior Play; Operetta, 2, 4; Academic. ELVIRAH BLANCHE HUCKINS G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Operetta, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Vocal, 3, 4, Commercial. ELMER LAWSON Football Mgr., 4; State Mgr. Senior Play; Academic. MARVIN MARTIN Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta, 2; Tempest, 4; Chorus, 2; Academic. GENEVA D. PHILYAW Junior and Senior Plays; Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4; Band, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Vocal, 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook, 4, Commercial. HELEN POTTER Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Yearbook, 3, 4, Tempest, 4; Academic. JUANITA RANSDELL Junior and Senior Plays; Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council, 1, 3, 4, Tempest, 3, 4; (Asst. Edi- tor, 3); Yearbook, 4; Academic. GERALD A. RODGERS Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Operetta, 4; Senior Play; Track, 3, 4, Football, 3; Basketball, 4. First in State Latin Contest, 2, 3; Tempest, 3, 4 (Editor, 3); Yearbook, 2, 4, Valedictorian; Academic. CONRAD SCHWAGER Football, 4; Intramural, 1, 2; Transferred to Bradley, 4; Salutatorian; Academic. MILDRED G. SEMTNER Operetta, 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Plays; Transferred to Navoo, 2, returned 3; Yearbook, 4, Tempest, 4; Declamation, 1, 3, 4, Girls' Vocal, 1; Academic. JAMES WRAY SHEPARD Junior and Senior Plays; Cheerleader, 3, 4; Band, 1, 2, 3. 4, Senior Quartet; Operetta. 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 3; Declamation, 2; Secretary-Treasurer, 1; Yearbook, 4, Tempest, 4, Academic. JAKE E. STAAB Football, 1, 2. 3. 4; Basketball. 1, 2. 3, 4, Track, 1, 2, 3, 4, Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus, 1, 2, 3, 4, Oper- etta, 1, 2, 3, 4. Electrician for Junior Play; Vice President of “C Club, 3; President 'C Club, 4, Secretary-Treasurer, 2; Tempest, 3, 4 (Assistant Editor, 4); Yearbook. 4; Academic. JOHN THOMAS Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play; Yearbook, 3, 4, Tempest, 3, 4; Academic. DARLENE THOMPSON Transferred from Iowa, 3; Junior Play; Chorus, 4; Operetta, 4; Girls' Intramural, 4; Tempest, 4; Commercial. RALPH VEERMAN Band, 1, 2, 3, 4; Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4, Intramural, 1, 2; Baseball, 4; Stage Mgr. Junior Play; Senior Play; Tempest, 4; Yearbook, 4, Stage Designer for Operetta, 4; Academic. YVONNE GLORIA WAGLE Transferred from Fort Madison, 3; Yearbook, 4; Business Mgr. of Operetta, 4; Tempest, 4; Com- mercial. JAMES WATKINS Football, 1, 2, 3, 4, Track, 4; Commercial. LEO J. YOCUM Transferred from La Rose, 3; Junior and Senior Plays; Band, 3, 4; Academic. NANCY YOUNG Band, 1, 2, 3, 4, Junior and Senior Plays; Sec- retary-Treasurer, 4, Student Council, 3, 4; Declama- tion, 2, 3; Tempest, 3. 4. Yearbook Editor, 4, D. A. R. Award Winner; Academic. KENNETH BEAUMONT Band, 1, 2; Tempest, 4; Woodruff High, 3. Academic. The Class of '43 has been outstanding in all lines- For instance, thirteen members of this class have been members of the Chillicothe School Band, several of them since they were in grade schools. Seven boys were on the varsity squad in football, five boys on the basketball team, and baseball and track have had many honors due to the ability of the boys in this class. As for dramatics, both the Junior and Senior Plays were great successes, and many have helped to carry parts which added greatly to the success of the oper- etta for the last three years. Entertainers? When called upon to entertain for the student assemblies, this class could be depended on to give first-class entertainment. This was largely due to an organization known to all as the Moron Players.' Scholastically? The honor roll for the last four years has been a large percentage of the names of members of this class, and some individual members have an almost perfect record in this respect. 'Way back in 1932, this class started to school to get their first taste of education, most in the Chilli- cothe Grade School, some in other schools in this state, and a few started in schools in other states. Our numbers may have diminished, but watch out for the strong 30 of '43. CLASS PROPHECY ☆ One sunny afternoon in the late spring of 1955, while following a winding trail among the Big Smokies of eastern Kentucky, I chanced upon a somewhat dilapidated road sign, which, after close scrutiny, I made out to read as follows: DOGPATCH, KY., POP. 52 2 3. This struck me as a bit phenomenal since there was nowhere in sight any evidence of a town of any size, shape, or pedigree. Just then, however, I became aware of loud snor- ings and whistling issuing from some barberry bushes close at hand; and, acting upon the theory that barberry bushes do not, as a rule, indulge in such nasal acrobatics, I pushed them aside, revealing to my great astonishment none other than my old class- mate, Leo Li'l Abner Yocum. It seems he had been celebrating his election to the much- coveted office of Mayor of Dogpatch the night before and was just sleeping off the effects. After helping him brush off the barberries, I was accorded an official welcome and the keys to the city. The city, I discovered, lay just around a curve in the road behind a large clump of gooseberry bushes completely hiding it from the dilapidated road sign which had previously aroused my curiosity. In the course of the many teas and receptions which are naturally accorded the guest of a mayor, I met Mammy Yocum, which set me to thinking of her strange flights into the realm of the super-natural. I began to wonder if she wouldn't divulge the secret of her wonderful powers of clairvoyance so that I could check up on the rest of my school mates of the old Class of '43. So that evening I broached the subject and was just a trifle surprised when she readily consented. We first drew some of our own blood and marked an X on our foreheads. I then repeated after her some magic words, which sounded like the script from a hog-calling contest, revolved three times with my eyes closed, and fell flat on my face. Immediately I found myself underwater, struggling violently to keep from drowning. Then suddenly I was yanked to the surface by my hair, and I felt myself being towed swiftly toward shore. When we at last gained the beach, I discovered I owed my life to none other than Johnnie Forbes, who was now head life-guard at Miami Beach and a widely known celebrity, having already endorsed no fewer than five brands of nationally advertised sun-tan lotions. After seeing him awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor and a flock of other decorations, I felt myself being whisked through space at such speed that I found my- self over the center of New York in no time at all. Then I was dropped into the midst of a roaring, cheering crowd at Madison Square Garden where, it seemed, a world cham- pionship basketball game was at its height. While wondering what it was all about, I heard a loud voice at my ear: Peanuts! Popcorn! Programs! You can't tell what's going on without a program! Turning around, I discovered the source of the disturbance to be none other than Warren Brent, who, it seemed, had branched) out from the retail grocery business. He informed me that the Arizona Wildcats were playing Darlene Thompson's All-American Red-Heads for the girls' world championship. I had an interesting interview with her after watching a thrilling overtime. By then I felt the need of a little relaxation; so I dropped in at Ciro's for some champagne and caviar and found that Leo Brown's orchestra was performing with Blanche Huckins, the featured blues singer. It was their third straight week there. Leaving Ciro's, I went to the little theatre around the corner just off Times Square to see the current attraction, The Corpse in the Green Pajamas, starring Ralph Veerman's Moron Players. It was a smash hit, Veerman being called back no less than five times to take bows in his green pajamas. He told me after the performance that he was mak- ing progress on another play to be presented in the near future, The Corpse in the Pale Pink Pajamas. Next I was whisked up to a spacious office at the top of one of the monumental struc- tures on Wall Street. GEE! I thought, which of my old classmates works here, I wonder? I was not left wondering long, however; for soon the door opened, and in strode James Wray Shepard. [14] CLASS PROPHECY—Continued ☆ “James Wray! I exclaimed, wringing his hand enthusiastically. “So you've really reached the top! How long have you been working here? Oh ' he replied, “I've been washing windows here for almost two years now. My bubble burst, and I was whisked from New York with the speed of light and de- posited gently in the midst of the Indianapolis Speed-way where the national auto races were then taking place. Over the loud-speaker came an announcement: Lawson leading by three laps; Elmer Lawson now leading by three laps! I stayed to see him win by five laps and, talking with him later, learned that he had used only his old green Chivvy, streamlined a bit with a new girdle and pepped up with a concentrated solution of Kick- apoo Joy Juice in the gas tank. Wandering outside to get a breath of air, I noticed a modest establishment situated near the race track. Above it was the boldly-lettered declaration, “Connie's Junk and Auto Repair Shop. “At least, he has a good location, I decided. Next I found myself in Cook County Hospital, Cook County, Illinois. Bearing down upon me was an unusually lovely nurse in spotless white uniform whom I recognized upon a closer inspection to be Juanita Ransdell. I greeted her enthusiastically, and she returned in kind. “So you did become a nurse after all, I said. “Yes, but I haven't much time to talk now. I get off at 5:00. I'll see you then. “O. K. I agreed, and grinned understanding as she flitted through a door marked in clear, white letters, “Mental Cases. The next stop was Navy Pier where I met Jack Henberger. He was now head instruc- tor at the Air Corps school. After talking over battle tactics with him and fighting the war again half a dozen times, I strolled back along Michigan Boulevard, buying a newspaper along the way to see what was going on nowadays. A headline read: “Mrs. Snodgrass Granted Divorce. Below it said, Mrs. J. P. Snodgrass, the former Miss Gladys Burnett, was granted a divorce from her steel-magnate husband, J. P. Snodgrass of the Snodgrass, Snodgrass, and Jones Steel Trust. It is her fifth. All legal arrangements have been made for the distribution of the three children; one of whom will remain with her mother; an- other, with Mr. Snodgrass; and the third will be given to her Aunt Sadie Bluegrass of New York State. The former Mrs. Snodgrass says she has no definite plans for the future, and at the present the field is open. An advertisement on an inside page caught my eye: “Are you a skinny little shrimp? Do you want to thrill the ladies? Write now for complete information on Jake Staab's physique-building correspondence course in ten easy lessons, now merged with Charles Atlas Corporation. Guaranteed to build you a physique in a week or your money back. Or just send along an extra dollar, and we'll rush you one of our ready-made physiques so you won't have to waste time on any lessons at all. “I must memember that, I told myself. I could use it. Glancing up, I noticed a smart little beauty parlor with a familiar name across the window— Yvonne's Beauty Parlor—Permanents While-U-Baste—Manicures Half-Price If You Bite Your Fingernails. I went in to talk over old times while I took advantage of the slash in price. While there, I was listening to the radio when I heard a familiar voice coming over the air. “One-two-bend-twist-one-two-chest-out-one-two-bend-twigt. Then, “That's all for this morning, folks, but I'll be back tomorrow—same time, same station— with more morning exercises and health hints. 'Til then this is Lois Bauer saying good-bye for the makers of ‘Yum-yum Corn Flakes.' Remember, ’Yum-yum Corn Flakes' is the only breakfast food that is pure corn. Mammy's infallible intuition next switched me to the plant of the National Biscuit Co. where I found myself on the assembly line face to face with, Jim Watkins, who was dropping bright red cherries into the centers of the company's special cherry-marshmal- low cream-puffs with a delicate finesse not often found even in the finest French chefs. He told me he rather liked the job, which may or may not have been related to the fact that his waist-line had expanded another twenty inches since I last saw him. CLASS PROPHECY—Continued ☆ Next I was whisked to a suburban kindergarten and elementary school where I found Helen Potter—teaching, of course. She had received her doctor's degree in child psychology only last year and was eager to get ahead. I found her teaching the youngsters how to cut out paper dolls in a string. (She expected to be promoted to a state Normal School soon where she would teach adults how to teach children how to cut out paper dolls in a string.) Next thing I knew, I was 'way over in North Carolina on a dusty road. A sign in front of me, pointing in the general direction of the ground, stated very matter-of-factly, To- bacco Road. Not knowing which way to go, I decided to flip a coin—head, North; tails. South. It lit on its edge so I went West, trudging over tobacco field after tobacco field till I finally reached the plantation buildings, where I found Babe Elliott was the manager under the auspices of the Lucky Strike Co. He commented briefly; quote, This is my idea of Heaven, unquote. Then I found myself in the old home town. She certainly looked familiar. I went into Penney's to get some socks, since mine were wearing out from so much traveling around. Whom should I see, first thing, but John Thomas, who had just taken over Tippett's job and apparently was doing very nicely. Five pairs of purple socks, a pair of brown ox- fords, three Arrow shirts, a Sudzee-Wudzee shaving outfit, and ten two-for-a-quarter rain- bow ties now resting in my clothes closet are mute evidence that his powers of super- salesmanship have diminished not a whit in the passing years. While in town, I went out to the depot to see Jack Burkholder where he was now yard superintendent. He was doing such excellent work that he was being considered as Fort Madison material. He told me that Bob Hayes had bought a beautiful 360-acre farm over by Princeville and was receiving county-wide fame for his work in breeding horses. Also that he had sent a blue-ribbon hog to the State Fair. Next I found myself in Kansas City, Kansas, where I met Geneva Philyaw, who had taken over the job of head cook at the Butter-Nut works. Her former experience at Mc- Kenzie's stood her in good stead. Then I shot out to Hollywood where I found Nancy Young posing in front of a dozen photographers from various movie publications. She was enjoying wide publicity as the cinema's current sweater girl. Also I ran into Lois Hicks on the Paramount lots, work- ing on her latest picture, Tea for Two. She was studying her most dramatic line, Twenty-five cents, please. (She served the tea.) Next I went to the U. C. L. A., and, wandering into a class-room, I found Dr. Mildred Semtner lecturing on the finer points of the subject, How to Win a Man. Hearing church bells, I went over to the First Methodist Church where I bumped into Louise Crutchfield, who told me she was now head of the primary department there, and an excellent one, too, so the minister informed me. The last stop was just outside the Los Angeles city limits on one of the largest pigeon farms in the United States. When I arrived, Marvin Martin was looking over a new prior- ity rating he had just received from the FHA, permitting him enough, lumber to complete a housing project for his homing pigeons. Their hearts just aren't in their work unless they have a cheery home to return to, he stated. [16] CLASS WILL ☆ We, the senior class of A. D. 1943, of Chilli- cothe Township High School, being to the best of our knowledge of unsound mind and reason, do hereby publicly repudiate all former wills and testimonials and after much serious thought and due consideration of all consequences pro- claim this, our final Will and Testament, in order that our many, varied, and extensive worldly possessions may be justly and in a sat- isfactory manner distributed among our many friends and successors. To dear old C. H. S. we do will and be- queath our unblemished reputation as a goal and incentive for all future generations enter- ing its hallowed corridors. To the juniors we bequeath Mr. Taylor, our adviser, in hopes that he may have one class meeting carried on in conventional style. To the sophomores we leave our ability to get into trouble with the faculty. To the freshmen we will our dignified man- ners and worldly wisdom. To Mr. Taylor we will a senior class meeting in which no more than five persons shall be talking at one and the same time. To Mr. Parvin we will a quiet, industrious physics class. To Miss Deames we leave the Moron Players for rest and relaxation in her leisure moments. To Harve and Bucky we leave all the initials carved on the study desks in order that they may have something with which to pass the time during the summer. To Mr. Parr we bequeath a new set of curl- ing irons and a bottle of Bloppo's hair re- storer. I, Jake Staab, do will and bequeath my place on the basketball team to Merle Johnson. I, Nancy Young, do will and bequeath my outstanding scholastic ability to Delbert Yocum. I, Elmer Lawson, do will and bequeath my careful driving habits to Bob Truitt. I, Louise Crutchfield, do will and bequeath my quiet disposition to Betty Talbert. I, Marvin Martin, do will and bequeath my paper route to any poor wretch who will take it off my hands. I, Connie Schwager, do will and bequeath my numerous jalopies to Clyde Martin. I, Jack Henberger, do will and bequeath my height to Dick Schaffner, my amiability to Orva Jane Mullen, and myself to Jean Fenn. I, John Thomas, do will and bequeath my themes to “The Reader's Digest and The At- lantic Monthly. I, James Wray Shepard, do will and be- queath my cowboy boots to Claude Mann and my curly eyelashes to Tom Mooney. I, Helen Potter, do will and bequeath my stenographic ability to Norman Wilkey. I, Juanita Ransdell, do will and bequeath my long hair to Barbara Estes. I, Yvonne Wagle, do will and bequeath my business-like appearance to Butch Bertschi. I, Bob Hayes, do will and bequeath Shirlee Brumhead to anyone who thinks he can take her away from me. I, Gerald Rodgers, do will and bequeath my laziness to Roger Jones. I, Jim Watkins, do will and bequeath my waistline to Roy Coon and my tall stories to Ira Placher. I, Jack Burkholder, do will and bequeath my way with the girls to Dale Hart and my crowning glory to Darrel Crotz. I, Mildred Semtner, do will and bequeath my vamp technique to Donna Mullen. I, Darlene Thompson, do will and bequeath my G. A. A. ability to Roberta Allen. I, Leo Brown, do will and bequeath my speed in the 440 to Ralph Beddow and my he-man physique to Bill Carlisle. I, Ralph Veerman, do will and bequeath my nimble wit to Junior Sweetnam and my position with the Moron Players to Gerald Kelly. I, Johnnie Forbes, do will angl bequeath my dancing ability to Bruce Watkins. I, Gladys Wilson, do will and bequeath my flaming tresses to Shirley Conkey. I, Geneva Philyaw, do will and bequeath my bass drum and cymbals to Jean Fenn. I, Leslie Elliott, do will and bequeath my stature to Frank Hartzell and my evenings at Chuck's Pool Hall to Hughie Garnett. I, Lois Hicks, do will and bequeath my out- of-town boys to Wanda Mae Rusk . I, Leo Yocum, do will and bequeath my mornings at the bakery to anyone who is phy- sically fit and can sleep through English IV without flunking. I, Blanche Huckins, do will and bequeath my sweet contralto voice to Helen Witham. In testimony whereof we, the testators, here- unto do set our hand and seal and publish and decree this to be our last Will and Testament, witnessed by all in this room, who were invited and came, and who consequently are in this presence this thirty-second day of May in the year of our Lord One Thousand Nine Hundred and Forty-three. Signed: Class of 1943, Chillicothe Township High School. [17] JUNIOR GIRLS First Row—T. Foster, S. Brumhead, P. Reed. L Rehbein. R. Allen, M. Thomas, H. Witham, O. J. Mullen, M. Ahlstrom, R. Lopez. Second Row—W. M. Rusk, Z. Crotz, F. Lukehart, B. Hardmeier, W. Huckins, B. Estes, D. Day, A. M. Munk, B. Wilkins, B. Fulton, N. Nelson. Third Row—L. Fogg, L. Sarver, S Sefried, A. Wilhelm, E Rogers. JUNIOR BOYS First Row—Hugh Garnett. N. Wilkey, D. Schielein, P. Vonk, Ira Placher, M. Johnson, R. Beddow, B. Matey, R. Bornsheuer, G. Thompson. Second Row—D. Hart, D. Crotz, L. McLaughlin, F. Newell, G. Kelly, B. Truitt, Roy Coon, R. Lewis, B. Wait, Happy Murphy, Mr. Parr. Third Row—C Tippett, T. Mooney, D. Fink. B. Fix, B. Parsons. [18] JUNIOR CLASS ☆ The class that came in 1940 to make Chilli their home during the lour succeeding years had nearly seventy members, but now in its third year of successful progress the number has diminished to fifty-three. This is rather an outstanding record compared with other classes. On retrospecting over the accomplishments of the junior class, we find that many of its members have, besides their own class activities, worked un- tiringly in athletics, the Student Council, on the Tempest and Yearbook staffs, et cetera. This year, as in our previous high school years, we chose Mr. Parr, who has been a remarkable class adviser. With the election of Mar- jorie Thomas as vice president and Orva Jane Mullen as secretary-treasurer, Hap Murphy was re-elected president. Due to many important events, this year will long be remembered as one of the best in our high school era. Of course, we shall never forget the initi- ation parties during our freshmen and sophomore years or the Sophomore Carnival; but this year has had more illustrious incidents. The juniors have sponsored several dances after sport games and have arranged another for April 2. This money is to be used to finance the Junior- Senior Prom, which will be held in May. Grave problems concerning ration- ing have been confronting the class but those of transportation have been taken into consideration, and we still plan to present it at Short Acres Coun- try Club. It was decided, after much deliberation, to hold the Prom Banquet as per usual in spite of the food scarcity. Due to the Regional Basketball Tournament occuring the same week as the Junior Stunt Nite (March 5), the attendance did not equal that of previous years. The seniors won the prize with a stunt that had very few variations from the one which had proved quite successful for them two years ago. The juniors ran a close race for second place. Those who remained for the dance enjoyed themselves thoroughly. The seniors, having promised a party to the winner of the Yearbook Con- test, are to give it to the juniors on April 9. Crazy House, the play which the class has chosen, is slated for May 7. The name suggests comedy and laughter, and I would advise all to attend. We look forward to our next year at Chillicothe High School with pleas- ant thoughts; but when we think of it as the last, there comes a feeling in us hard to explain—we wish we were freshmen and could start all over again. [19] SOPHOMORE GIRLS First Row—T. Ramos, E. Day, J. Fenn, H. Hass, K. Young, R. Meller, R. Miller, J. Kriete, F. Lucas. Second Row—R. Hess, B. Talbert, M. Fleetwood, K. Edwards, P. Ems, Miss Morrison. Third Row—B. Callahan, L. Smith, J. Warrick, M. V agle, S. Conkey, D. Jenkins, M. Gris- wold, E. Wright, H. Snyder, V. Newell. SOPHOMORE BOYS First Row—B. Defoe, K. Bornsheuer, E. Sweetman, D. Schaffner, D. Reed, G. Manock, D. Riggins, J. Gray. Second Row—B. Crutchfield, D. Yocum, F. Hartzel, B. Watkins, G. Gallagher, B. Bierwirth, B. Haverland, D. Stewart. Third Row—D. Harvey, D. Yarger, P. Cassidy, K. Burkholder, B. Sledgister, E. Duckworth, F. Kelly. [20] SOPHOMORE CLASS ☆ This year’s sophomore class has been one of the most amazing ever seen in this dear old brick structure called Chilli High. We have been under the guidance of two completely different regimes. The first gave us one of the most successful Sophomore Carnivals since the idea was first introduced into the halls of Chilli High. Among the headline features of the carnival were: an athletic division, a kissing booth, and a fun house. These first leaders also brought us through Freshman Day. During the day all the freshmen were decorated in various manners, and some were forced to give speeches, sing songs, or make with the necking in the front of the study hall. That night, after the football game, we gave the annual dance, free to members of Chilli High. The second group of officers served throughout the second semester. Un- der them we put on one of the most profitable dances of the year. As for sports, the class has had the honor of having three of its members chosen as captains of intramural teams—this honor fell to no other class. Three of our other classmates won letters for football; and, in basketball, two sophomores were on the first team. Our class will also be well represented in track and baseball. The president for the first semester was Dick Harvey, the vice president was Bob Berg, and the secretary-treasurer was Don Stewart. This second semester, we have been ruled by Bob Sledgister, president; Mary Ann Fleet- wood, vice president and Jean Fenn, secretary-treasurer. Miss Morrison has served as our class adviser through the year. Our student council representa- tives are Delbert Yocum, Jean Fenn, and Rosemary Meller. To be explicit on the complex reason for our class' having two sets of ruling powers, we did something wrong. After the Sophomore Carnival, we failed to clean up and, what is more drastic, we failed to take the Philco back to its resting place. As a result of this, Mr. Adams plainly and frankly said that if it occurred again, things would happen. So, after the Freshman Day Dance, it happened again. Then Mr. Adams said that we would be able to do nothing as a class for the rest of the' semester; and, unless we changed officers at the beginning of the second semester, we would be able to do nothing for the rest of the year. Thus, we have changed officers and are again in good standing. In conclusion I should like to say that we, the future juniors, are looking forward to next year when we shall be able to show the school how good we really can be [21] FRESHMEN GIRLS First Row—M. Crutchfield, S. Kelly, C. Simpson, K Boylan, M. Haverland, L. Pettit, T Davis, B. Carson, D. Philyaw, L. Edwards, C. Johnson, E. Vonk, S. Stanfield. Second Row—N. Bertschi, M. Sarver, G. Bungard, B Multon. M. A Montonye, C. Droll, D Mullen, J. Kneer, B. Lewis, E. Anderson, M Hanney, B. Roebuck, S. Fergueson, L. Lopez, Miss McKray. Third Row—V. Gettel, W. Scoon, D. M. Carlisle, S. Schwarz, C. Droll, T. Damm, V. Mosher, N. Murphy, H. Anderson, M. Bierwirth, B. Michaelson, E. Keene. FRESHMEN BOYS First Row—J. Williamson, F. Martin, R. LeMasters, L. Salmon, B. Stoner, R. Jones, K. Cook, J. Fisher, P. McCormick, M. Dunlap. Second Row—B. Bender B. Woods, B. Smith, E. Arnold, G. Osborn, B. Davis, E. Magee, H. Hart, D. Taylor, C. Mann, J. Mooney, B. Fix, G. Bornsheuer. Third Row—C. Allington, J. Stoeker, K. Rodgers, D. Weaver, J. Haushahn, A. Ramos, D. Nelson, J. Sheets, E. Schaffer, C. Hess, B. Carlisle. FRESHMAN CLASS On the thirty-first day of August, Nineteen Hundred and Forty-two, eighty-eight boys and girls entered Chillicothe High School and became the freshman class. On September the third, the class convened and elected the following officers: Miss McKray .........................Class Adviser Nadine Bertschi .........................President Elinor Anderson ............Student Council Member Kenneth Rodgers ............Student Council Member Thomas Fink................Secretary and Treasurer [22] Five boys from the freshman class went out for football; and one, by the name of Roger Jones, made the first team. Then came the dreaded initiation day. The sophomores, no doubt jealous of our beauty, tried to hide us under a thick coat of paint, but true beauty cannot be covered by mere grease paint; we were still better looking than the sophomores. The sophomores, still green with envy, made us wear our clothes with the front where the back should be. They made us carry silly signs, but we still looked wiser than they. At last, seeing that it was useless, they aban- doned their efforts and left us to enjoy the dance and refreshments. The afore- mentioned refreshments were given to us by the sophomores to acknowledge our superiority. At the Homecoming game the freshmen were again in their rightful place of prominence in the affairs of Chilli High. The beautiful queen was chosen from our class. This young lady, Shirley Schwarz, is also the drum major for the band. Not to boast, but two of the three majorettes come from the fresh- man class—Nadine Bertschi and Willa Scoon. How many come from the sophomore class? Well, sophies? Then on November the sixteenth, the class had a skating party. This was the first time anything of this kind has been carried out by any of the classes of Chilli High. Of course, the genius and managing ability of the freshmen made it a great success. Two months later, the class had another skating party that was enjoyed by everyone who attended. The operetta was the next event to occur on the calendar of Chilli High. Much of its success was due to the fact that there were six freshmen in the cast. Five of these were in the chorus; namely, Nadine Bertschi, Mary Lou Davis, Donna Mae Carlisle, Marvin Dunlap; and one boy, Jack Fisher, had an important speaking part. This class was well represented on the intramural basketball teams. The winning team of the league was captained by Harold McCullough, a fresh- The next thing on the freshman class calendar will be the Freshman Frolic. This colorful pageant will be the outstanding success of the year. How could it be anything else? With such genius as that of the freshmen directing it, it will be the biggest, most stupendous, glorious event of the year. And speaking of events of the year, what event has been backed by the sopho- mores? Well?? If there had been such a thing as a class basketball tournament, I am sure I could tell you who had won—and there really was only one team con- sidered as a possible winner. You guessed it, the freshmen. Perhaps we have cast too many slurs on the sophomore class, but we promise you that we shall wipe them all, every one of them off the slate by being the best sophomore class that ever appeared in dear old Chilli High. We further promise that we shall carry on the ban- ner of our class, clean and sparkling white, until we graduate. And that when we graduate we will put this dizzy world back on its feet. Stick around, sophomores; it will be worth watching! First Row—M. Johnson, S. Brumhead, E. Anderson, M. Thomas, R. Meller, J. Fenn, D. Yocum. Second Row—Mr. Adams, K. Rodgers, L. Brown, J. Ransdell, J. Henberger, N. Young, D. Crotz. ☆ STUDENT COUNCIL As a school we are very proud of our Student Council. It has been the major force behind many interesting activities during its seven years of service. This year its major projects seemed to take a patriotic trend. The project which need- ed the most attention and time was the service� flag. This was handled, in the main, by a committee appointed by the president, Lee Brown. The Council also promoted the sale of war stamps by holding short assemblies, the program usually including one or two musical numbers. One of our Council members, Jack Henberger, presided at this time. The Council planned and arranged the flag-raising ceremony at the opening of home basketball games, and also the use of the spotlight for introducing players on both the opposing and home teams. District and State Student Council Conventions being held in Peoria this year, quite a number of representatives from Chilli were able to attend. The new Homecoming was successfully carried on through the work of the Council. This is to become an annual affair at Chilli High. Members of the Council feel that it is a valuable factor in school life, and they are proud to serve their class in this way. They appreciate the co-operation of the student body and believe that this co-operation will continue. The officers of the Council this year are: President ...................................Lee Brown Secretary-Treasurer Jack Henberger They have been especially capable and will be missed in the Council next year. The departing senior members are indeed reluctant to leave the Council behind, and can only say, Good Luck, future Council. [26] Around Table—J. Thornton, G. Philyaw, J. Staab, J. Forbes, J. Henberger, J. W. Shepard, R. Veerman. Second Row—A. M. Lukehart, M. Thomas, L. Crutchfield, J. Burkholder, Miss Hurt, S. Sefried, M. Semtner, L. Hicks, D. Thompson, N. Bertschi, D. Stewart, K. Beaumont, M. Johnson, Mr. Parr. Third Row—Miss Deames, G. Rodgers, F. Hartzel, L. Brown, J. Thomas, N. Young, J. Rans- delL ☆ TEMPEST Amid the clashing of gears, the noisy clatter of typewriters, the shouting of the re- porters, and the cussing of the editor, the Chilli Tempest goes to press. This breath- taking event occurs every two weeks, providing the wind is from the west, the sun is shining, and the fish aren't biting. The person who is blamed for everything that goes wrong—sometimes hailed as Ye Ed —was christened Johnnie Forbes. His very able assistant editor, Jake Staab, edits the paper when Johnnie has poison ivy. Under their capable management, the staff has contrived to keep the presses rolling. A great share of the credit should go to the two faculty advisers, Miss Deames and Miss Hurt. Miss Deames supervises the proof reading and the setting up of the dummy; Miss Hurt takes care of the technical end of the Tempest, the typing and the cutting of the stencils. She is assisted in this by the Typing II class. The Tempest has been lucky this year in having not one but two (come in and count 'em) cartoonists. Kenneth Beaumont and Ralph Veerman. Of course, the most popular articles among the subscribers are Through the Keyhole and Chilli High's Who's Who. Other articles of interest are Wallop Poll, that shows the student's viewpoints on im- portant subjects, and Leo Brown's Sport News, which, of course, needs no comment. All in all, this year has been a notable one for the Tempest. From the joke editor to the advisers, all the staff agree that this year's Tempest will long be remembered by the students of Old Chilli High. [27] First Row—L. Crutchfield, G. Philyaw, G. Burnett, G. Thornton, J. Ransdell, N. Young, M. Semtner. Second Row—G. Rodgers, R. Veerman, J. Shepard, L. Yocum, J. Henberger, L. Brown. ☆ SENIOR PLAY The seniors did it again! This time with a story of two brothers: Tom (Leo Brown) and Gary Blake (Jack Henberger). These boys are playwrights (en- tirely their own idea), and are they broke! They are so broke that they own only one suit, and that is a Breach of Promise suit. Pressing this suit is Ducky Lucky Larson (Mildred Semtner); she wants Tom for better or worse. The story is complicated when Tom inherits $500,000, and Gary inherits a sheep dog. This sheep dog turns out to be a very pretty girl, Roberta Sims (Nancy Young). Both boys try to make love to Roberta, Ducky Lucky tries to get Tim, and Billikins Larson (Leo Yocum) tries to find out what's what. The fun is fast and furious, and most of the cast end up in the insane asylum. Each of the boys tries to prove that the other is crazy. Tom encourages the idea just to get rid of Ducky Lucky ; Tom also tries to prove that Gary is crazy so Roberta will fall in love with him (Tom). Gary is unable to defend himself because Billikins mistook him for Tom. In the ensuing argument Gary re- ceives several injuries. After this, Tom, thinking Gary is a burglar hits him with a blackjack. These injuries are further aggravated when the sheep dog (not Roberta but the dog Tom uses to decoy Gary) attempts to chew Gary up—no doubt thinking Gary is someone else. But the confusion is all cleared up in the end, and the final round finds Tom and Ducky Lucky lined up op- posite Gary and Roberta for a double wedding. Assisting in the production were: Geneva Philyaw as Mrs. Perkins, the unsympathetic landlady; James Wray Shepard as Herman Carter, a lawyer; Geraldine Thornton as Mrs. Carter; Gladys Wilson as Mrs. Greengas, a boarder; Juanita Ransdell as Mrs. Pinkie, of the Bruce Home for Feeble Mind- ed; Louise Crutchfield as Mrs. Pinkie's assistant; and Ike and Mike, the slap- happy expressmen, played by Gerald Rodgers and Ralph Veerman. [28] First Row—L. Rehbein, B. Fulton, B. Estes, M. Thomas, R. Allen, T. Mooney. Second Row—Z. Crotz, P. Vonk, S. Sefried, R. Coon, G. Kelly, M. Johnson, N. Wilkey, D. Crotz. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Play of the class of '44 was presented May 7. This mad, uproarious play, Crazy House, in three acts written by Pete Williams, concerns the home-life of the crack-pot family, the Beldinkers. This is a very crazy play with a lot of action centering around Launcelot Beldinker and Aspasia Beldinker. Launcelot, a mild-mannered, henpecked man, is in the midst of campaigning for Congress under the auspices of the Good Government League. Pazey, his wife, has spent the last twenty years in writing a modern opera. Aay is a health fanatic; he pedals a bicycle most of the time during the play, pre- paring for the six-day bicycle race. Bee paints pictures (modern ones) which no one can understand but herself, and she can't always. She is engaged to Dick Charles who is going to get his degree of Bachelor of Embalming soon from college. See, the little brat of the family, is the terror of visitors as well as the members of the family. Grandma Dimity occupies most of her time by listening to the contests offered on the radio, clip- ping coupons, and seeing what the mailman brought today. Grandma Dimity bears the sad results of one sample she sent for; that is, the purple hair that adorns her head.. The plot centers around the troubles caused by the quick buying of a thirty-seven volume encyclopedia set on easy (?) payments sold by Jonathan Q. Pypuss to the innocent, un- suspecting Pazey, who is busy with her opera. The price is too great for the pocketbooks of the family to pay the balance. The Beldinkers lose their furniture, and are almost evicted from their home while trying to keep up the payments. All ends happily as Father wins the election, Mother sells the opera, and Dick and Bee are married. In short, every- one lives happily ever after. This play cannot be explained in mere words because the Beldinkers are found in situations which are far beyond the use of a vocabulary of our size. Juniors taking part in Crazy House were: Barbara Estes, Mrs. Beldinker; Marjorie Thomas, Bee Beldinker; LaVonne Rehbein, See Beldinker; Betty Fulton, Laura; Shirley Sefried, Grandma Dimity; Tom Mooney, Aay Beldinker; Gerald Kelly, Jonathan Q. Pypuss; Darrel Crotz, Dick Charles; Roberta Allen, Suzy Kloppenhauer; Norman Wilkey, Launcelot Beldinker; Roy Coon, Peter G. Fillup; and Paul Vonk. Signor. Miss McKray, through the role of director, supervised the staging of the fast-moving play. Assisting in the production were: Orva Jane Mullen, prompter; Merle Johnson, stage manager; Ralph Beddow and Millard Dailey, assistant stage managers. [29] First Row—B. Sledgister, N. Wilkey, P. Mackey, A. Mathison, M. Fenn, S. Young, M. Mar- tin, F. Hartzel. Second Row—E. Sweetman, J. Thornton, N. Young, D. Day, R. Bornsheuer, L. Hicks, J. Thomas, W. Rusk. Third Row—D. Carlisle, A. Claycomb, P. Taylor, R. Friedrich, D. Mullen, H. Snyder, J. W. Shepard, J. Henberger, K. Young, S. Schwarz, E. Day, J. Horan, B Roebuck, D. Schaffer, J. Anderson, P. Reffert, L. Yocum, R. Veerman, L. Brown, M. Wagle, W. Scoon, N. Bertschi. Fourth Row—D. Yocum, D. Fink, B. McLaughlin, L. Ordaz, J. Staab, Mr. Saxton, J. Fenn, G. Philyaw, C. Mann, J. Sheets, P. Meller, J. Ransdell. ☆ BAND AND CHORUS Well, this war can't be too bad! Due to the rationing, the home folks got a bit of a treat this year. No gas! No tires! No trips!! So the Band played all its concerts at home. Not only did they stay at home; they collaborated with the chorus to produce four first- class concerts. The first of these concerts occurred on the night of November 20. The band, under the able direction of Mahlon M. Saxton, and the chorus, directed by Miss Opal McKray, pre- sented a patriotic program. They played and sang the songs that American soldiers have sung, songs that date back to the Revolution, and songs that they are singing today. Mr. Parr gave a short history of each number. At 8 o'clock on the night of December 21, all the band members were in their places for the second concert. In keeping with the spirit of the season the program was a Christ- mas one. A number of the favorite Christmas carols were played and sung. Miss McKray gave a short history of each carol. On the night of the third concert, February 10, the members of the band slipped into their places with roguish expressions on their faces. The program, presented entirely by the band, was just for fun. After one or two serious numbers to keep its reputation in- tact, the band cut loose! Main events on the program were: Uncle Tom's Cabin, an old- fashioned melodramer ; a comedy band; and a Ragtime Wedding. [30] First Row—H. Witham, M Ahlstrom, S. Brumhead, L. Rehbein, H Haas, K. Young, I. Sny- der, D. Thompson, B. Wilkins, D. Day, R. Lopez, L. Lopez, K. Boylan. Second Row—Miss McKray, W. M. Rusk, T. Foster, B. Talbert, W. Huckins, B. Carsorv, E. Wright, H. Snyder, D. Mullen, J. Schilling, E. Anderson, T. Damm, C. Droll, L. Fogg, E. Vonk, D. Jenkins, M. L. Davis, N. Bertschi, S. Schwarz, D. Carlisle. Third Row—L. Elliott, G. Rodgers, R. Lewis, K. Edwards, W. Scoon, C. Simpson, C. Droll, L. Pettit, J. Burkholder, M. Hanny, M. Haverland, J. Kneer, M. A. Montonye, N. Murphy, B. Roebuck, J. Forbes, N. Wilkey, M. Dunlap. ☆ BAND AND CHORUS At the band's last concert the Grade School Chorus helped out with two numbers. Several girls from Miss McKray's music classes presented a skit. And to conclude the program, the band took everyone Out on the Farm and gave him a glimpse of The Gay Nineties Revue. In passing, we should mention the Senior Quartet. These boys have sung their way into many a free meal. They have sung for the Kiwanis, the Woman's Club, most of the religious organizations, and many others. BOY'S QUARTET ☆ JAMES W. SHEPARD BOB HAYES JAKE STAAB LEO BROWN [31] First Row—J. Henberger, S. Conkey, R. Allen, M A. Fleetwood, O. J. Mullen, E. Rogers. M. Semtner, J. Fenn, G. Philyaw, M. Thomas, L. Hicks, J. Burkholder. Second Row—Miss McKray, B. Sledgister, R. Coon, I. Placher, B. Watkins, L. Brown, J. Staab, B. Hayes, J. W. Shepard, B. Parsons, J. Fisher. OPERETTA “Hats Off was the operetta given this year by Miss Opal McKray and her music classes. The story is the chronicle of the adventures of John Paul Jones (Jack Henberger) and his crew of the “Rangers , docked at port during the Revolutionary War. In the Prologue, Jimmy (Jack Fisher), a typical American boy, tries to enlist in the Navy but is refused because of his age. He argues that in the days of “Muscles Jones, boys of twelve were often accepted. The Recruiting Officer (Leo Brown) agrees with him and points out that the Father of the United States Navy once stood on that very spot. As he speaks, time is turned back and we are in Dame Bly's (Eunice Rogers) hospitable Mermaid Inn during the stirring days of 1777. As the curtain rises, the crew of the Ranger is in port, and the young folks are enjoying the short hours before sailing time. Lt. Richard Dale (Leo Brown), the great sea-fighter's most trusted friend, and his fiancee, Marion (Jean Fenn), are among the merrymakers. They are ever watchful for plots against their hero, and they soon discover that Capt. Landais (Gerald Kelly), a renegade ship captain, and his familiar, “Boodle (Parsons), are plotting to get the Rangers for themselves. Meanwhile. Anne Courtleigh (Mildred Semtner), a young patriot, receives an unexpected visit from her darling, darling brother Bill (Ira Placher), who is a Captain in the British forces. He has been ordered to march and, in disguise, takes this last opportunity to see his sister. The plans of Landais are thwarted by Lt. Lee, Red Jerry (Sledgister), and other loyal members of the crew. In revenge, Kelly tells of Courtleigh's real identity and William is arrested as a spy. Jimmy Gray, who is the same lad as in the Prologue (where Lt. Dale Brown is also the R. C.), has the good fortune to ferry John Paul Henberger across the harbor and so is signed up to monkey with the powder on the “Ranger. The act ends with the plotters temporarily foiled. Johnny Jones and his carousing crew have won un- dying fame. Landais, now in disgrace, is still plotting the overthrow of the popular idol. Mildred, fearing that her brother may not survive imprisonment in the hulks, plans his escape and enlists Jimmy to aid her. The escape is effected, but Gerald again gives the plot away; and Capt. Placher is about to be led away to execution dock when a reprieve from General Washington arrives. Landais is completely discredited and all ends happily with John Paul Jones receiving letters and tokens of appreciation from all over the world. The act closes with the assurance that the United States Navy will go on to greater triumphs with the spirit of John Paul Jones ever watching over its gal- lant men. First Row—L. Pettit, H. Anderson, D. Mullen, M. V. Gettel, T. Ramos, L. Lopez, R. Lopez, F. Lucas, R. Miller, M. Sarver, M. E. Bierwirth, N. Murphy. Second Row—B. Carson, C. Droll, T. Damm, G. Bungard, B. Lewis, D. Day, C. Droll, M. Semtner, V. Mosher, M. L. Davis, N. Bertschi, D. M. Carlisle, L. Crutchfield, Miss Mutch. Third Row—D. Jenkins, M. Haverland, W. Scoon, M. Wagle, V. Newell, L. Bauer. M. Gris- wold, P. Reed, J. Kriete, B. Fulton, C. Boylan, M. Crutchfield, C. Simpson, E. Vonk. C. Simpson. Fourth Row—L. Smith, J. Warrick, M. Hannah, G. Burnett, D. Philyaw, L. Edwards, I. Sny- der, J. Schilling, A. M. Lukehart, B. Callahan. ☆ HOME ECONOMICS The Home Economics department started with four classes: Foods, Clothing, Home Economics I, and Boys' Problems. Boys' Problems was discontinued at the end of the first semester. The Home Economics I classes started the year by making aprons to be used in cook- ing. They were very busy, for a while, planning luncheons, and they have lately acquired the art of making clothes for themselves. The Foods class has done quite a lot of cooking; the students have learned to cook everything from vegetable soup to lemon pie. The Clothing class has learned to sew and make clothes for themselves. The mem- bers of this class have, so far, made cotton garments, baby clothes, and remodeled some articles of clothing. Miss Helen Jane Mutch was our teacher until the first of March, when she left us to become Mrs. Robert B. Crane. Mrs. Pruitt was chosen to fill in the gap left by Miss Mutch. Both were excellent teachers and did all in their power to teach and help us to learn to do things by ourselves. Mrs. Pruitt was transferred from Princeville. She is very popular with us Chilli High'' women, and our only regret is that we shall not be able to take more classes under her. The Chilli High” Student Council has decided that we should have a servicemen's flag. That flag is to be made by the Clothing Class. Since Mrs. Pruitt is to supervise the making of this flag, we all know that it will be one of the best. We, the Home Economics Department, want to take this opportunity to thank both Miss Mutch and Mrs. Pruitt for their patient and excellent instruction throughout the year. DRUM MAJORETTES ☆ NADINE BERTSCHI WILLA SCOON MARILYN WAGLE SHIRLEY SCHWARZ DONNA MAE CARLISLE AUDREY CLAYCOMB [33] AGRICULTURE The Agriculture department of Chillicothe High School was established in 1929. Mr. Taylor, our teacher, has had a rather astounding record; he has been teaching the Agri- culture class ever since it was established. The enrollment has never been very large. The largest enrollment we have ever had was in 1942. Every boy that takes a course in Ag- riculture has to carry out some farm project. This project is carried out following the in- structions given in the course that the boy is taking. This year the enrollment of the class is below average; however, the interest of the boys is above average. The farm practice program this year will include more and larger projects than any other previous year. ☆ F. F. A. The Chillicothe Chapter of the Future Farmers of America consists of fourteen mem- bers who are interested in improving farm conditions and, incidentally, having a good time. The officers of the local organization are: Dick Fink, president; Paul Vonk, vice presi- dent; Eugene Manock, secretary-treasurer, John Gray, reporter. The Chillicothe Chapter sold garden seeds this spring in order to raise some money. This project proved very successful. The Chapter meets at noon once a month to discuss farm problems. The F. F. A. was hit hard by gas rationing because there will be no sectional or state judging contest this year. There are two members of the Chapter who have a chance to become State Farmers; if they do, it will be the first time Chillicothe has had this honor for eleven years. The other members of the F. F. A., besides those mentioned above, are: Dick Schaff- ner, Bob Bierwirth, Leroy Duckworth, Leslie McLaughlin, Forrest Newell, Johnny Stoeker, Everett Shaffer, Dale Hart, and Robert Murphy. [34] First Row—R. Jones, G. Osborne, J. Gilmore, G. Bornsheuer. Second Row—K. Bornsheuer, B. Crutchlield, K. Burkholder, J. Boyer, W. Magee, D. Nelson, W. Brent. Third Row—H. Hale, B. Hayes, D. Riggins. ☆ BUILDING AND TRADES CLASS The Building and Trades Class of Chillicothe High School has undertaken the task of construction and addition to the high school building, as shortage of material prevented us from starting another house. Dur- ing the time when weather conditions have prevented work on the building, we have done considerable repair work around the school house and have gained valuable related information in many subjects such as, how to figure quality as well as quantity when making concrete, how to plan wiring systems, plumbing systems, and heating systems. We have learned how to draw plans of buildings and read blue- prints, how to read a carpenter's square and lay out rafters for a roof, and how to construct the frame of a building so it will be rigid and strong. We were also taught the proper use and care of several machines and all the hand tools. This year the class has also repaired the tables in the typing room and the seats in the gymnasium, besides assisting the janitors in odd jobs around the building. All this training will be use- ful in our work on the addition to our building and in any construction work we may attempt at other times. The annex is made of the same type of brick as the school building. It will have only one story, but more stories may be added if need be. The inside of the annex will be of glazed brick. It will have two rooms and a hall, a large locker room, and a storage room for athletic equip- ment. The original locker room will be converted into a large shower room. This surely will be an asset to our high school. [35] First Row—F. Martin, W. Magee, C. Martin, J. Forbes, C. Mann, J. Fisher, B. Truitt. Second Row—I. Mooney, R. Iones, T. Mooney, R. Veerman, R. Beddow, J. Burkholder, K. Burkholder, D. Fink, F. Kelly, Mr. Parvin. Third Row—E. Lawson, M. Johnson, R. Lewis, B. Watkins, I. Placher. J. Staab, C. Schwager, J. Watkins, L. Brown, F. Hartzel. OUR COACH FOOTBALL The “Grey Ghosts'' of Chilli Hi completed a very successful season during the year 1942. The Ghosts lost one game, won five, and tied two. Perhaps the greatest star of this year's team was Coach Jean “Butch Parvin, who had a very difficult task before him; namely, building a winning team out of green mate- rial and teaching the squad a completely different system of play. DePue was our first victim, and they fell by the wayside thirteen to nothing. Jake Staab scored first on a seven-yard line- smash. The final score came in the third quarter on an eighty-two yard pass from Staab to left end, Lee Brown. Quarterback, Ralph Veerman, added the final point on a quarterback sneak. Highlights of the Washington game were sensational runs by Staab and brilliant cir- cus catches by Brown. Linemen who shone were Rog Jones, Connie Schwager, and Jack Burkholder. [38] FOOTBALL In the El Paso game Staab scored twice for the Ghosts ; fullbacks Ralph Lewis and Merle Johnson each tallied. Brown scored on pass from Staab, and Veerman added two extra points. Giant Jim Watkins was outstanding in this game in both offensive and defensive work. The Ghosts were met in this game by a Eureka team which outweighed them twenty pounds per man. The only ground-gainer for Chilli was stocky Merle Johnson, who bulled his way through for sev- oral first downs. Staab scored with a one-handed catch in the end zone during the thrilling Bradford game. Then Brad- ford scored on an end run. Johnson scored for Chilli on a line plunge. Bradford ran a kickoff back for 95 years and then scored again with a long pass. The trying points werf added on a pass from Veerman to Brown, who caught the pigskin in the end zone. Tom Mooney did all the scoring for the Ghosts in the Wyoming game. He intercepted a pass and ran twenty-one yards to score the first touchdown. His climaxing run came in the fourth quarter when he hit pay dirt on a nine-yard end sweep. Once again the Ghosts played an undefeated Peoria Central Frosh-Sophomore team; only this time the locals triumphed. Ralph Lewis scored on a spinner play in the third quarter. Staab, Brown, Lewis, Veerman, Johnson and Mooney all ran for many good gains and helped set up touchdowns in the Dunlap game. Even 280-pound tackle, Jim Watkins, caught a shovel pass and ran for fifteen yards with it. All this year's games, the players will remember, but they will recall especially the Dunlap game, as the best enjoyed. The lettermen this year were: Jake Staab, Jim Watkins, Jack Burkholder, Lee Brown, Connie Schwager, John Forbes, Ira Placher, Merle Johnson, Tom Mooney, Ralph Beddow, Ralph Lewis, Clyde Martin, Roger Jones, Bruce Watkins, Fred Kelly, Kenneth Burkholder, and Ralph Veerman. After the season's play was completed, Mr. Ray Chadwick of the Palace Theatre treated the entire squad to a movie. The squad also enjoyed a fine banquet put on by the Senior Lettermen's mothers at the home of Jake Staab. The team had the services of two excellent managers this year, Elmer Lawson and Bob Truitt. These boys did this job very well and contributed many hours of hard work to the success of the team. First Row—R Sledgister, R Veerman, M. Johnson, J. Siaab, J. Henberger, L. Brown, J. Burkholder, B. Watkins, T. Mooney, H. Murphy. Second Row—M. Dunlap, R. Beddows, J. Sheets, P. McCormick, H. Garnett, D. Fink, C. Mann, F. Hartzel, R. Coon, G. Rodgers, J. Mooney, W. Magee, J. Fisher, Mr. Parvin. BASKETBALL After putting football suits away, our new coach, Jean Parvin, led the boys of Chilli High to a successful season under his patient and careful tutelage. With only three lettermen re- turning—Staab, Brown, and Henberger—Chilli lacked experience. Nevertheless, the Grey Ghosts went through the year with twenty-two wins and seven losses. There were several highlights and also some lowlights in the season. The victory over Brimfield in the finals of the Prince- ville tournament was off- set by the defeat of Chilli in the Brimfield tourna- ment by its host team. The Big Red seemed to be the nemesis of the Ghosts” this year, beat- ing us once in league play and again in the game for the Kickapoo League Championship. Princeville was the only other league team to gain a victory over Chilli. The [40] BASKETBALL greatest thrill of the year was the victory over East Peoria, 34-32, in the regional tourna- ment. Slated as the underdog, Chilli came up with their best game of the year and stunned the fans with their superlative play. For four regulars and one reserve it was the last time to play for Chilli—Staab, Brown, Veerman, Henberger, and Burkholder. The loss of these boys will be seriously felt next year. Their great play and fighting spirit will be hard to replace by next year's squad. Two let- termen, Tom Mooney and Merle Johnson, who were the two other regulars on this year's squad, will be back to give their team a great start. There are many up-and-coming second team members from the lower classmen, but it will still be hard to replace the seniors who did such a great job of again keeping Chilli on the winning side. First Row—Mr. Parvin, J. Sheets, R. Jones. J. Mooney, P. Cassidy. Second Row—Leo Brown, B. Sledgister, M. Johnson, J. Mooney, R. Veerman, T. Mooney, R. Bierworth, C. Mann, Mr. Parvin. Third Row—L. Brown, J. Staab, J. Henberger, B. Watkins, I. Placher, F. Hartzell. First Row—R. Jones, L. McLaughlin, D. Nelson, E. Magee, J. Sheets, G. Nordwall. Second Row—Leo Brown. B. Sledgister, M. Johnson, J. Mooney, R. Veerman, T. Moony, R. Bierworth, C. Mann, Mr. Parvin. Third Row—B. Watkins, J. Watkins, J. Staab, I. Placher, F. Hartzell, G. Gallagher, G. Rodgers. BASEBALL This year's baseball team will be trying to offset last year's record. Included in the lettermen re- turning from last year are: Jake Staab, Lee Brown, Bruce Watkins, Jack Henberger, Bob Bierworth, and Merle Johnson. This year's team is trying to have a larger, more strenuous schedule. Because of the war, games are hard to get. There are some prospects with the following schools: Peoria Central, Peoria Manual, Peoria Woodruff, Princeville, and Dunlap. Coach Jean Parvin has many prospects in the following members of the baseball team: Ralph Veer- man, Hughie Garnett, Jim Watkins, Jack Burkholder, Phil McCormick, Tom Mooney, Jack Mooney. Rog Jones, Dean Nelson, Claude Mann, Ira Placher, and Jim Sheets. Frank Hartzell is the manager who loves to “shag foul balls; he is aided by Jack Fisher. TRACK NEWS Track season opened officially on Monday, March 22. A large interest was shown in track this year when over twenty candidates reported for the first night. The first week of track season was purely routine work, exercises and easy running taking up most of the time. Since track is in the very early stages at the time of this writing, this news will be mostly predictions. Brown and Staab are the only returning lettermen to start the season, but both of these boys were point winners in last year's District Meet. Capable material may be found in the following men: T Mooney, Brown, Staab, Sledgister, Malone—Sprinters; Jim Watkins, Roger Jones, Bruce Watkins—Weights; Nordwall, Henberger, J. Mooney, Bruce Watkins—Distance runners; Claude Mann, Jim Sheets, Henberger. Staab— High jumpers; Staab, Henberger, J. Mooney—Broad jumpers; Brown, Hartzell—Quarter mile, Roger Jones, Sledgister—Pole vault; Crotz, Placer, T. Mooney, McLaughlin — Hurdles; Brown, Staab, Sledgister, T. Mooney, and Malone will be trying for position on the varsity relay team. [42] First Row—R. Beddow, I. Placher, B. Hayes, J. Henberger (Sec.-Treas.), J. Staab, (Pres.), J. Burkholder (Vice Pres.), L. Brown, R. Veerman, B. Watkins, J. Forbes. Second Row—Mr. Parvin, R Jones, T Mooney, D. Crotz, B. Bierwirth, C. Martin, B. Truitt, J. Watkins, M. Johnson, R. Lewis, E. Lawson, F. Kelly, H. Murphy. TRACK NEWS—Continued The first track meet is scheduled for April 2 with Woodruff. Our boys will be handicapped in this meet by having so short a practice period, but they should make a good showing. The next meet is with Central; we should be able to hold our own against them. Track season this year will include the following highlights: Galva Relays. District Meet, and per- haps the Gridley Relays and the State. If this year's team does as well as last year's, it should be con- sidered very successful. C CLUB Last year, by the movement of the lettermen of Chilli Hi, a “C” Club was organized. This club consists of boys who have won their letters in the sports. . Bill Goetz was elected president, Jake Staab, vice president, and Jack Henberger secretary-treasurer. The C Club Sweetheart Dance was sponsored, and the boys elected Lucille Birren their Sweetheart for 1942. This year the presidency went to Jake Staab, vice presi- dency to Jack Burkholder, and the position of secretary-treas- urer to Jack Henberger. The annual dance was again sponsored, and this time the sweetheart for 1943 was Betty Fulton. We hope that throughout the year the C Club may remain as a leader among the many organiza- tions in our school. All alumni are honorary members of the club. Our club has sponsored many dances and other ac- tivities during its two years of existence, and it is destined to become the school leader in all future Chillicothe High School events. [43] CHEERLEADERS For two years we have elected Lois Hicks, Margie Thomas, and James Wray Shepard as our cheerleaders. They have ably filled these positions with their peppy cheers, spirit, and en- thusiasm in backing our team. Two of them, Lois and Jamesie, will graduate and leave only Margie to carry on next year. Let us hope their shoes may be filled by someone who will do half as well as these three have done during the past two years in leading our ath- letes on to victory. CALENDAR SEPTEMBER— 1 Student Council meeting; election of class officers. 3 Assembly; Johnnie Forbes elected edi- tor of Tempest ; class meetings fol- lowed. 8 Student Council elected Jack Henberger as secretary. 10 C Club started new fad—D. D. Day. 11 Student Council gave an All Out for Victory Dance. 16 Short Assembly. 18 What a start! Chilli vs. DePue, 13-0. 21 Seniors chose play Mistakes at the Blakes. 22 Student Council decided on 10 minute assemblies every Tuesday for sale of War Stamps. 24 G. A. A. elected officers. 25 Hour Assembly—Miss Gerber gave a talk about Mexico; pep meeting fol- lowed. 25 Tie—!! Chilli vs. Washington, 6-6; dance after game. 29 Stamp Assembly; Senior Quartet sang. [44] CALENDAR OCTOBER— 2 Three for a Dime Sophomore Carni- val; Chilli vs. El Paso, 32-14. 5 Senior Play tryouts. 6 Stamp Assembly; lean Fenn sang. 9— Grey Ghosts took bad trouncing, Chilli vs. Eureka, 0-19. 12 Assembly; talk on scrap drive. 15 Eeek!!! Snake Dance. 16 Homecoming, Shirley Schwarz queen; Chilli vs. Bradford, 20-20. Dance after game. 20 Stamp Assembly. 23 Chilli skinned Wyoming, 13-0. 26 Short Assembly. 30 Chilli vs. Peoria Central Reserves, 13-0. NOVEMBER— 5 Easy!! Chilli vs. Dunlap, 19-7. 6 High School Conference at Urbana. 7 Freshman Initiation; dance followed. 10 Assembly; teachers had the floor, but Veerman and Brown took the cake. 11 Basketball practice started. 12 Senior Matinee. 13 Senior Play, Mistakes at the Blakes. Great Success! 17 Freshman Skating Party. 19 Tests. 20 Band Concert; C Club Dance. 23 Assembly; a doctor talked to us about scarlet fever. 24 Stamp Assembly; Helen Witham sang. 25 Pep Assembly. DECEMBER— 1 Don Stewart broke leg in P. E.; Chilli vs. Lacon, 38-16. 4 Chilli vs. Bradford, 35-20. 5 Chilli vs. Wyoming, 29-6; dance fol- lowed game. 8 Stamp Assembly; physics class enter- tained us; Chilli vs. Elmwood, 42-33. 11 Chilli vs. Brimfield, 19-21. 15 Chilli vs. Princeville, 39-32. 18 Chilli vs. Glasford, 49-33. 22-25 Princeville Tournament: Chilli vs. Princeville, 26-21; Chilli vs. Brimfield, 38-33. 24-1 Christmas vacation (What a relief!) [45] CALENDAR JANUARY— 4 Chilli vs. Metamora, 38-28. 8 Chilli vs. Dunlap, 29-24. 12 Chilli vs. Sparland, 34-28. 14-15 Semester exams; Chilli vs. Elmwood, 33-23. 20 Assembly; football letters awarded. 26 Chilli vs. Manual, 35-39. 28-29 Vacation (Teachers' Institute). FEBRUARY— 1 Illinois Tests for juniors. 2 Stamp Assembly; Chilli vs. Henry, 34-32. 5 Chilli vs. Princeville, 26-30. 9 Chilli vs. Sparland, 54-22. 10 Band concert; dance followed concert. 12 Lincoln's Birthday (no school); Chilli vs. Brimfield, 33-24. (Boy, do we feel good!) 16 Chilli vs. Bradford, 58-20; dance fol- lowed. 17 Yearbook pictures taken. 19 Chilli vs. Dunlap, 31-14; dance followed. 22-26—No School (Rationing.) 25 Chilli vs. Toluca, 44-45. 26 Freshman Skating Party. 28 Chilli vs. Lacon, 63-36. MARCH— 2 Stamp Assembly. 2 Regional Tournament. Chilli vs. East Peoria, 34-32. 4 Woe is Me! Eureka vs. Chilli, 50-30. 5 Stunt Night. 9 Stamp Assembly. 10 Chilli vs. Brimfield, 33-37. 12 No School. 15 Donkey Basketball Game. 18 Track Practice Starts. 19 C Club Dance. 23 Stamp Assembly. 25 Operetta Matinee, Hats Off. 26 Operetta, Hats Off. 29 Stamp Assembly. APRIL— 2 Track Meet at Woodruff; Junior Dance. 6 Civil Service Exams. 7 Navy Exams. 9 Senior Party. 13 Stamp Assembly. 16 Baseball, Chilli vs. Central, 1-11; Sadie Hawkins Dance. 20 Baseball, Chilli vs. Princeville; Stamp Assembly. 22. Baseball, Chilli vs. Pekin. 27 Baseball, Chilli vs. Dunlap; Stamp As- sembly. MAY— 6 Matinee. 7 Junior Play, Crazy House. 10. Baseball, Chilli vs. Central; Sports Ban- quet. 11 Stamp Assembly. 12 Band and Dramatics Program. 13. Baseball, Chilli vs. Woodruff. 14 Freshman Frolic. 13 Baseball, Chilli vs. Woodruff. 21 Junior-Senior Prom. 23 Baccalaureate. 25 Class Night. 26 Exams. 27 Exams; Senior Picnic. 28 Class Picnics; Commencement. SPONSORS POPPENS GROCERY STORE CHILLICOTHE FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN COMPANY FRED SCHEELER, INSURANCE TRUITT-MATTHEWS BANKING COM- PANY C. A. JONES, METROPOLITAN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY FIRST NATIONAL BANK DR. LciDUE CHILLICOTHE BULLETIN McKenzie bakery PETTETT DIRECT SERVICE LAWSON'S GROCERY S. R. NORTHRUPT KOCH TRANSFER GEIGER'S CASH HARDWARE WAIT PLUMBING PENNINGTON'S BARBER SHOP DEEP SAAD CONFECTIONERY BROWN DERBY LEIGHTON'S TAP ROOM ARISTON CAFE CARLISLE DRUG STORE PALACE THEATRE HICKS INSURANCE AGENCY J. C. PENNEY COMPANY F. E. LYNDS KELLY'S QUALITY STORE EDWARDS FURNITURE COMPANY A. C. 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