Illiopolis High School - Pirate Log Yearbook (Illiopolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1959 volume:

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SPECIAL THANKS vje give our special thanks to Mrs. Sanders who has helped us this year and to Mrs. Zeller for the help she has given us during our past four years. ADMINISTRATION G. Gayler Boettcher, B. S., M. 3. Lester Miller, B. of Ed., M. S. Illinois State Normal University Eastern Illinois State College Principal University of Illinois Social Studies Mrs. Jeanette W. Zeller, A. B. Eureka College School Secretary Assistant Secretary of the Board of Education Treasurer District 12 BOARD OF EDUCATION Standing: Mr. W. Peters, Mr. K. Roberts, Mr. S. Cline, Mr. L. Miller Sitting: Mr. R. Richards, Mr. R. McDermott, Mr. J. Kent, Mr. E. Hemp Mrs. Wilma Cline, B. of B. E. Illinois State Normal University English Richard E. Cruise, B. M. Ed. Millikin University Music G. Gayler Boettcher, B. S., M. S. Illinois State Normal University Social Science Principal Mrs. Marion Febus, B. S. Millikin University- Home Economics Tony Licocci, B. S. Illinois State Normal University Purdue University P. E., Industrial Arts Dwight Mobley, B. S. University of Illinois Agriculture Mrs. Violet Sanders, B. S. Central Normal College Butler University Business Education Maurice Shanholtzer, B. S. Eastern Illinois State College Science Math Mrs. Marilyn Muehlhauser, B. of P. E. Illinois State Normal University Physical Education COOKS Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. Mrs. H. Bliler G. Utz K. Easton M. Blakeman JANITORS JANITOR JANITOR Les Blakeman Ben Whitacre Frank Daubs BUS DRIVERS Archie Cook Frank Daubs Jake Sattley Les Blakeman Peggy Hancock GAA 1; Future Nurses 1-3; Vice- President 2; President 3; Dance Club 1-3; Dorian Yearbook Staff 3; Echo Newspaper Staff 2. Glenn Campbell Football 1-4; Basketball 1-3; Track 1,2; Boys' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Octette 4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; FFA 2-4; Sentinel 3; Treasurer 4; State FFA Chorus 3,4; Dele- gate to State FFA Convention 4; National FFA Convention 4; Lib- rarian 2; Lettermen's Club 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Class President 3; Vice-President 4; Homecoming King 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Gary Worth Band 1-4; Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; Boys' Chorus 1-4; Class Treasurer 1; Yearbook Staff 4. Avonda Pickett Band 1-4; Librarian 1-4; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; GAA 1-4; President 1; FHA 1-4; Sec- retary 3;President 4; FHA Lead- ership Camp 4; Class Secretary 2;Cla’ss Vice-President 3; Girl3 State 3;Queen's Court 4;Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Yearbook Staff 4; BAR Award 4.Valedictorian. E V Marcelene Dodson GAA 1; Librarian 1-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4; Yearbook Staff. Jackie Booker Class President 4; Treasurer 1; Band 1-4;President 4; Librarian 3;All State Band 4;Girls Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Special Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Homecoming Queen 4; GAA 1-4; FHA l-4;Vice- President 4; Keporter 2;Section 13 FHA Officer; Yearbook Staff 4; Cheerleader 2-4;Librarian 2, 3; Jr.-Sr.Play 4; Betty Crocker Award 4 . Wayne Cross FFA 1-4;Sentinel 2; Reporter 3; Secretary 4; FFA Delegate State Convention 3,4; National FFA Convention 4;DeKalb Accomplish- ment Award 4; FFA Section 14 Farm Safety Award 4; Band 1-4; Boys Chorus 3� 4; Special Mixed Chorus 4; Class Treasurer 4; Boys State 3� Judy Doty FHA 1-3; GAA 1-4; Vice-President 1;Girls Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1,2; Special Mixed Chorus 4; Librarian 1-3� Jack Showalter Band 1-4; Boys' Chorus 3; Class Vice-President 2; Treasurer 3. Carolyn Ward Band 1-4;Girls Chorus 1-4;Mixed Chorus 1,2;Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; All State Chorus 4; Mixed Octette 4;FHA 1-4; Secretary 2; Projects Chairman 4; GAA 1,2; FFA Chapter Sweetheart 3, 4; Cheerleader 2,4; Librarian 1,2; Jr.-Sr.Play 3,4; Majorette 1,2; Queen's Court 4;Yearbook Editor 4; Student Council 2-4;Reporter 2;Treasurer 3 president 4;Class President 1; Midwest Horse Show Queen Candidate 4;Salutatorian. Ruth Anne Hollar FHA 1-3; Secretary 2; GAA 1-3; Secretary 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Girls' Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1-3; Special Mixed Chorus 4; Girls' Sextet 2,3; Mixed Octet 3; Jr.-Sr. Play 3; Pep Club 1; Librarian 1,2. Jerry Cook FFA 1-4;Treasurer 2;Vice-Presi- dent 3,4;Librarian 3;Basketball 1;Track 1;Boys' Chorus 3,4;Ring Candidate 4; Yearbook Staff 4. Louise Landreth GAA 1-3; FHA 1-4; Reporter 3; Photographer 4; Girls’ Chorus 1,2; Yearbook Staff 4. Joe Stanford Band 1-4;Football 1-4; Track 4; FFA 2-4; Secretary 3; President 4;Boys’ Chorus 1-4;Mixed Chorus 1,2; Special Mixed Chorus 3,4� All-State Chorus 4; Lettermen's Club 2-4; Jr.-Sr. Play 4. Pat Neeley Band 1-3;Girls Chorus 1-4;Mixed Chorus 1,2;Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; Librarian 2,3;GAA 1-3; FHA 1-3; Pep Club 1; Drama Club 2. Thelma Rohrig Band 1-4;FHA 1,2;GAA l,2;Girls’ Chorus 1-4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Octette 4; Special Mixed Chorus 3,4; Librarian 1,2;Class Secretary 3,4;Yearbook Staff 4; Cheerleader 4; Queen's Court 4; Jr.-Sr. Play 3,4; Student Coun- _ - SENIOR CLASS POEM Listen all you readers Lend us your good ear; From the class of '59' You are about to hear. Jackie, our mighty president Of our class she had command; She was chosen Homecoming Queen She's always willing to lend a hand. Thelma, secretary of our class Is a tall and slender lass; She's a swell gal with a nice personality A peppy cheerleader, full of vitality. Jerry is very quiet He hasn't much to say; But we're fond of him In our own special way. Next on the list is none other than Jack when he gets in his car, he really makes tracks He's always found lau'ghing and having fun And from the town cop, he has to run. Wayne is our class pest He never lets anyone rest; But you will find as time goes by You've never met a nicer guy. Next is a girl who likes to eat Her name is Carolyn and she's very sweet; Always with Doug you'll see her go She'11 make him a good wife we all know. Avonda has hazel eyes and light brown hair In class work she does her share; She was winner of the DAR This girl is bound to go far. Marcelene is jolly and free from care She seems to be just everywhere; She certainly has done her best She'll get along as well as the rest. Skip is small, but just the same Dynamite is a fitting name; He likes to pester, fuss and tease He's a friend to all he sees. Judy is a girl who dislikes tradition To be Mrs. Joe Ellzey is her ambition; She always has a glowing smile To be of help---she'd walk a mile. Cary is our talented artist When it comes to jokes, he's the smartest; He's a good all-around man for the school But in class, he's nobody's fool. Louise has marriage on her mind But in class work, she's never behind; A good wife is what she wants to be I'm sure she'll be one----don't you agree? Joe is in the school band On the sax he does excel; And in the sport ofj football You'll find he does quite well. Peggy joined our class this year Ask her help—-she's always near; She's a handy girl to have around A nicer girl could never be found. Patty is an honor student Always on the ball; Now she is a Neeley But she used to be a Hall. Now I guess I've named them all I've done the best I can Farewell to dear old I H S Sincerely yours, Ruth Anne. Ruth Anne Hollar SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Carolyn Ward, will my ability to be busy all the time and never accomplish anything to Bob Dunn. I, Gary Worth, will try not to be back next year. I, Avonda Pickett,will my dimples to Mr.Cruise and Jackie Chinnock. We, Ruth Anne Hollar, Peggy Hancock, and Pat Neeley, will to Sandy Ervin and Sally McDonald our ability of being secretary to Mr. Boettcher. We, Jerry Cook, Skip Campbell, and Wayne Cross, will to Gary White- head our ability to play a dirty game of basketball in P.E. and get away with it. We, Carolyn Ward, Thelma Rohrig, Avonda Pickett, and Jackie Booker, will our lasting friendship to Sally McDonald,Sue Dunn, Gayle Grie- s'neim, Jan Booker, and Sandra Ervin. We hope they have a wonderful senior year together. I, Judy Doty, will my ability to curl my hair to my sister Patty. I, Louise Landreth, will my ability to grow to my sister Lucille. I, Jack Showalter, will my chair in band to David Hullinger. I, Jackie Booker, will my ability to be captain of the cheerleaders to Sue Dunn in hopes that she has a wonderful squad like I did. I, Skip Campbell, will to Sherry Ketchum my naturally blonde hair. I, Jerry Cook, will Bill Sturm my ability to find as nice a girl in Springfield as I did. I, Jack Showalter, will my spade to Ronnie Roher. I, Skip Campbell, will to Linwood Lyon one traveling nose guard, slightly petrified. I, Thelma Rohrig, will my ability to get my drivers license before the age of twenty-five to Jan Booker, in hopes that she has better luck in getting hers than I have. I, Thelma Rohrig, will my long hair to Carol Bradley. I, Wayne Cross,will my ability to clown in class and get by with it to Bill Howard. I, Marcelene Dodson, will one small, dirty, hard to get to locker to any girl who is short and small, for this would be the perfect locker for her. I, Ruth Anne Hollar, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Sanders to Linwood Lyon and Jim Meister. I, Pat Neeley, will my ability to carry mail for the teachers to someone who wants to lose weight. I, Joe Stanford, will my Irish temper to anyone who is Irish. I, Jerry Cook, will to Jan Booker my ability to get good grades in shorthand in the hopes she will do better next year. I, Wayne Cross, will my seat in band to Paul Ford as I know he will be needed. I) Pegs Hancock, will my ability to get straight A's in Book- keeping to Sally McDonald. I, Pat Neeley, will my ability to get A in shorthand to Jan Booker. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Shanholtzer a typewriter that doesn't make errors. We, the Seniors, would will to Mrs. Cline a million dollars if we had it. We, the Seniors, will our ability to get our work done on time to Mr. Boettcher. We, the Seniors, will to Mrs. Sanders , a filing system. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Cruise, the ability to get first at State in Mixed Chorus and Band since we won’t be here to help. We, the Seniors, will to Mr. Mobley, a tractor---------in good running condition, of course. We, the Seniors, will to Mrs. Febus, a dishwasher, so there won't have to be a clean up committee. 'We, the Seniors, will to Coach Licocci, a winning football team. We, the Seniors, will Mrs. Muehlhauser, a bigger car to carry the one they have now. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 2, 1955, the Freshmen Class consisting of 25 mem- bers, walked wide-eyed into the Illiopolis Community High School. Our first few weeks as freshmen were definitely mixed-up.After we settled down we elected the following class officers: President- Carolyn Ward; Vice President-Vernon Mitchell; Secretary-Avonda Pic- kett; Treasurer-Jackie Booker;Student Council Representative-Thelma Rohrig. September 9, was a day we freshmen all dreaded-the Initiation. As freshmen, we participated in the homecoming events with the bon- fire and a float We’ll Dig Up a Victory . During the Sophomore year, the class progressed rapidly under the leadership of Vernon Mitchell-President; Jack Showalter-Vice President; Harold Daubs-Secretary;Gary Worth-Treasurer; and Carolyn Ward-Student Council Representative. On December 8, we had a very successful bakery sale which financed the spring dance, Spring Fan- tasy . The dance was wonderful and so was the fun we had preparing for it. Jackie Booker and Carolyn Ward were chosen as cheerleaders. Joe Stanford, Archie Ramsey, and Skip Campbell, represented us in football.We won first place in the homecoming parade with our float At last—upper classmen! This year Skip Campbell was chosen as the class President; Avonda Pickett-Vice President; Thelma Rohrig- .ecretary;Carolyn Ward-Student Council Representative.Jackie Booker was again chosen as cheer]eader.Avonda Pickett and Wayne Cross were chosen for Girls’ and Boys’ State.This year our class had charge of the homecoming parade and we won third place with our entry o Pi- rates Reign over Bethany . Our magazine sales were a success with Jackie Booker placing first.Shortly before Christmas our long awaited class rings arrived Soon after Christmas we had a Jailhouse Rock sock hop. Our class was represented by Thelma Rohrig, Carolyn Ward, Archie Ramsey, and Wayne Cross in the Jr.-Sr. Play, Melody Jones . We chose as our class colors pink and white and the class motto of Alpha and Omega. Our main event of the year was our Jr.-Sr.Prom at the Hotel Orlando in Decatur. The ballroom represented a cafe in Paris,with Paris in the Springtime as the theme. We finally arrived at our Cap and Gown year. This year we chose Jackie Booker-President; Skip Campbell-Vice President; Thelma Rohrig-Secretary; Wayne Cross-Treasurer; Carolyn Ward-Student Coun- cil Representative. What we had looked forward to was the Freshmen Initiation. It was sure fun to watch them suffer the traditional procedures of .becoming full fledged members of the high school. Jackie_Booker,Carolyn Ward, and Thelma Rohrig were chosen as cheer- leaders. Joe Stanford and Skip Campbell represented us in football with Joe as co-captain. Homecoming was wonderful with the beautiful Autumn Leaves homecoming dance. We won third place with our float Skip Campbell $nd Jackie Booker were chosen as King and Queen. Avonda Pickett was chosen by the members of the class and the faculty as recipient of the DAR Ajrard. In January, five seniors represented the band and chorus at All State, which was held at the University of Illinois. Jackie Booker made the All State Band and Carolvn Ward,Thelma Rohrig,Joe Stanford, and Gary Worth were in the All State Chorus.Our major project this year was producing the 1959 Yearbook. We worked hard under the guidance of Carolyn Ward,Editor, and Mrs. Sanders, our sponsor. Carolyn Ward, Avonda Pickett, Thelma Rohrig, Jov Stanford, and Marcelene Dodson represented our class ii tbe Jr.-Sr. Play— Sing for Your Supper . The first weekend in May found us in Chicago for a three day class trip. We had a wonderful time and really enjoyed our stay at the Conrad Hilton Hotel.May 22, graduation day, finally arrived and we all awaited the announcement of our name to receive the reward for twelve years of tireless struggle. We will look back upon this day with memories of all the fun, hardship, and educational growth that we endured. Now as we. end our four years in high school, we say-- So long to everybody, arid do your best as we have done . SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY It is Paris, France in 1979. It is past two in the morning, but there is still a light in that office building. We can make out a figure leaning over a drawing board. It is Gary Worth, the noted designer. What are you planning, Gary, a mate to the Eiffel Tower? No, he’s designing dresses for the next fashion show. How are the hem lines this year, Gary? You say they are four inches above the kneel Ah, the glorious futurel We are on the deck of an ocean liner entering the Golden Gate of San Francisco Bay. Through the fog a tugboat steams out to meet us. Who is that at the wheel? It’s Carolyn Ward, the fastest tug- boat pilot on the West Coast. Listen to her bellow the orders to her crew. A seaman on the ocean liner heaves a line to the tugboat. Carolyn’s first mate, Louise Landreth, catches the line. Louise doesn’t secure the line to the tugboat. She just holds it under one arm while Carolyn’s tug pulls the giant ship into port. Pat Neeley,why do you have that funny expression on your face? Oh, you’re the Chief Taster at the Pickle Factory. The doctor has gdvised' Pat to quit her job or else she’ll go through life with a permanent pucker. She has taken up trumpet playing and finds it easy to play the highest notes. Now we pass the home of the famous poetress, Ruth Anne Hollar. She lives a secluded life in the home she built from the pro- fits of the great epic poem, ’’Loawatha . Her home is a pink stucco 350 room castle with a sixteen hundred foot tower made of genuine ivory. Mow we are in a popular resort town. It is Roquefort City, fourth largest city on the moon.We are in a quiet residential sect- ion and we see Peggy Hancock taking a sun bath on the terrace of a large modern home. A passing mailman tells us that it is the home of the wealthy Gary Hancock, owner of the first chain of Super- markets on the moon. Many people wonder how Jackie Booker, chairman of board at Du- Pont, gets'her work done so quickly. She starts at 10 in the morn- ing, takes two hours for lunch, and quits at three. It is rumored that she works at night. The fact of the matter is that she dic- tates to three secretaries at the same time. In the same building are the offices of the Campbell Soup Com- pany. Naturally, the First Vice President is Skip Campbell. His office is tastefully decorated with red and white labels. As every- one knows, Skip is the famous inventor of cream of pizza soup. The scene shifts to Washington D.C. We are in tne White House and behind that locked door is a Presidential Cabinet Meeting. Sud- denly the door opens and out steps the Secretary of Agriculture, Joe Stanford. The reporters crowd around. ’’Have you solved the farm problem yet, Mr. Stanford?” Our next stop is Hollywood. They are making a Tarzan movie. We take a look at the set. There swinging frora limb to limb is Tar- zan himself, Jack Showalter. Jack was picked for the role because of his outstanding athletic ability. Four years ago Jack ran the first three minute mile. We now visit the nearby Officer's Club. We see a distinguished looking officer' of the Women’s Army Corps. She is having a confer- ence with two generals. It's Colohel Marcelene Dodson discussing the Western European Defense Plans. On our way back east, we stop at an Oklahoma Indian reserva- tion. The chief of the tribe greets us. With him is his wife, the Indian princess. Once known as Thelma Rohrig, she is now called Little Black Cloud. We stop in at Indianapolis, where they are preparing for the 500. Favored to van this year is Jerry Cook in his Sangamon County Special. The Special is powered bv a modified Briggs and Stratton fuel injection lawn mower engine. Jerry has amazed auto-moti'-e cir- cles by getting 502 horsepower from this engine. As we fly into New York, we can’t help noticing the tall tower located on the New Jersey shore. It is the mile high residence of Judy Doty, world's champion flagpole sitter. Judy occupies her time by reading the Collected works of Heinrich Schell and of course raising and lowering the flag. Far below on one of the st res of New York City is Avonda Pic- kett, the prima ballerina of a world famous ballet company. Avonda is the highest paid ballerina in the world. She receives '?60,000 for each performance. There is always a skeleton in the closet. Reluctantly we pro- ceed to the home of the mad scientist, Wayne Cross. We ask Wayne about his latest experiment but he only mutters something about Younp-’s Modulus and the De Broglie 'Wave Equation. Proudly he shows us some of his inventions: a mouse trap for three-legged mice, a chemical for dissolving concrete and an intercontinental ballistic missle . The vision fades end we are back to 1959. Our journey in the future has left us with one conclusion: If you think the world’s in a mess now, wait till these jokers are running it. SENIOR LIKES DISLIKES Name Likes Dislikes Pastime Ambition Found Peggy Hancock Dancing House- cleaning Watching Television Fulfilled At Home Jack Showalter Girls Cars School Spending a Million To Get Rich Not Guilty Carolyn Ward Doug Gossip- ers Reading Become Tall Busy Gary Worth Going Places Standing Still Deciding Where to Go To Get There On His Way Glenn Campbell Opposite Sex Jealous Boyfriends Flirting Be a Con- servationist Heaven Knows Marcelene Dodson Being a Senior Tradition Eating, Reading What Am- bition Around Wayne Cross Girls Conceited People Running Around Farmer Working Pat Neeley Homer Greg Snobby People Changing Diapers Happy Marriage At Home Joseph Stanford Sports Farming Nagging People Raising Livestock Successful Farmer Anywhere Ruth Anne Hollar Most Anything Conceited People Being with Jeff Be a Success At Home Jerry Cook Leota Gossip Working Be Suc- cessful In Spring- field Judy Doty Joe Texas Boys-But Not Joe Cleaning House Graduate With Joe Thelma Rohrig Parties Liars On the Telephone Go To College Wandering Around Avonda Pickett People Bookkeep- ing Telling Jokes Get the most out of life Loafing Jackie Rooker Almost Anything Physics Talking too Fast Be Happy In a Hurry Louise Landreth Ed Short- hand Reading Get Married At Home Joe Stanford, Judy Doty, Ruth Anne Hollar, Avonda Pickett, Marcelene Dodson, Carolyn Ward, Skip Campbell Peggy Hancock, Gary Worth, Louise Landreth, Pat Neeley, Jerry Cook, Thelma Rohrlg, Jack Showalter, Jackie Booker, Wayne Cross The Junior Class Officers for 1958-59 were the following; Fresident David Adams Vice-President Paul Ford Secretary Sharon Patterson Treasurer Sue Dunn Student Council Gerald Dunham Junior boys participating in sports this year were: Bob Dunn, Bob Gipson, Linwood Lyon, Bill Reeder, Jim Meistsr, Bill Sturm, Don Drabing, Joe Lamb, Gene McMahan, and Gerald Dunham, (manager). Sue Dunn was on the cheerleading squad. David Adams,Sally McDonald,Gayle Griesheim,Sandy Ervin, Gerald Dunham, Jan Booker, Sharon Patterson, Sue Dunn, and Patty Doty par- ticipated in the Junior-Senior Play. The rest of the class helped with scenery and general preparation. The first big activity we participated in was Homecoming. Our float We'll Sink’em , received second prize. The Junior-Senior Prom,held at the Hotel Leland,in Springfield on May 9, was a wonderful success. Our theme was Shangrila . Music was furnished by A1 Cellini. 1st Row L to R Linwood Lyon Bill Reeder Carolyn Blackwell Bob Dunn John Wilson nn Row L to R Bill Howard Bob Gipson Don Drabing Jim Meister John Ward 1st Row L to R Lewis Underwood Sallv McDonald David Adams Sandra Ervin Sharon Patterson 2nd Row L to R Pat Doty Jessie Blackwell Gene MacMahan Barbara Purviance Joe Lamb 3rd Row L to R Archie Ramsey Paul Ford Jan Booker Bill Sturm Sophomore Class officers for 1958-59 were the following: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Student Council Mark Polk David Hullinger Kenneth Stayl George Roberts Gary Whitehead For the Homecoming events the Sophomore Class made a float with a theme of Up the Aisle to Victory.” Eric Smith and Linda Rogers rode on the float.We also sold tickets at the Homecoming Dance. December twentieth we had a bake slae at Ross’s Store. On March 13, we had a class party in the all-purpose room. 1bt Row L to R Ann Kitson Harold Dodson Ellen Dale Terry Blakeman George Roberts 2nd Row L to R Edith Koontz Ronnie Roher Carol Pradley Richard Rohrig Bruce Lyon 1st Row L to R Juanita Hughes Lillian Anderson 2nd Row L to R David Andrews Linda Scales 3rd Row L to R Sharon Ketchum Eric Smith Mark Polk Linda Rogers Kenneth Stahl Jim Underwood Allen Reynolds Pryce Dunn Lee Dunn Terry MacMahan Reha Moore i+th Row David Hulllnger Class Officers FRESHMEN CLASS On August 26, 1956,our class consisted of thirty-three members but during the course of the school year, the number was decreased to twenty-nine. On August 29, we were officially initiated into High School.As usual,we were slaves of the seniors for one whole day. Our costumes ranged from diapers and ribbons to long underwear and sombreros. Early in the fall, our class officers were elected as follows; President Vice-President Secretary-Treasurer Student Council Marsha Layton Walter Beck Elaine Peters Jerry Ford Members of the yearbook staff were: Gail Bruntjen, Dale Casey, and James Kitson. Mr.Boettcher,who was very helpful to us during the year,served as our class sponsor. Our class entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. The theme was We'll teach’em . It received third place. In March we held a class party in the all purpose room with an admission of fifteen cents. We danced and played games. Boys from our class Darticinating in sports this year were: Dale Casey, Jerry Ford,Walter Beck, John Miller,David Hughes, James Kitson, Eddie Lake, Gerald Dial, and David Reeder (manager). We look forward to next year with more plans and ambitions. 1st Row L to R Kathleen Murphy Harry Bullock John Miller Lucille Landreth Patricia Thomas 2nd Row L to R Connie Melton Gerald Dial Patricia Gipson David Hughes David Reeder 1st Row L to R Dale Casey Gall Bruntjen James Kitson Elaine Peters 2nd Row L to R James Hawkins Judy Ramsey Lynn Meredith Jacqueline Chinnock 3rd Row L to R Roy Carey Susan Dial Bill Mitchell Mary Meister Walter Beck Marsha Layton Eddie Lake Evil Doings of the Seniors That's my boy! Now what was that? i . !� ■ Tea for two cha-cha! Aw, fiee Where's the bottle? Alms for the poor HOMECOMING The 1953 Football Homecoming Festivities opened Thursday- evening with the traditional Snake Dance which started at the High School and wound up at the Illiopolis Wabash Park, where a bonfire was blazing brightly. Townsfolk and excited students were gathered around the fire and pep music was provided by the Pep Band. The team co-captains,Bob Dunn and Joe Stanford,threw the symbolic Lovington Dummy into the raging bonfire, and along with Coach Licocci gave pep talks to the crowd.After the cheer- leaders had led the crowd in some additional peppy cheers which left everyone in high spirits, the session broke up. In spite of a high wind, the homecoming parade which began at 2:00 p.m. Friday was a success. Included in the parade were several attractive floats representing school groups and town organizations. Even though we lost the game Friday night,this part of the homecoming seemed a success. During the half time the band gave another performance and the floats were shown once more. The winners of the annual float contest were announced. The Seventh Grade entry was awarded first place and the Junior entry was second. Third place was shared by the Freshmen and Senior classes. Honorable mention went to the FFA and FHA entry. The homecoming festivities were cultimated on Saturday night with the annual Homecoming Dance. The theme of the deco- rations for the dance was Autumn Leaves which was carried out by a harmonious blend of brown and gold crepe paper.The excite- ment reached its peak at ten o'clock when Skip Campbell and Jackie Booker were crowned as Homecoming King and Queen for 1953.59 by the 1957-58 King and Queen, Bob Handlin and Carolyn Bandy. Avonda Pickett, Linwood Lyon, Carolyn Ward, Joe Stanford, Sandy Ervin, Bill Reeder, Thelma Rohrig,and Jerry Cook were the members of the court. Nancy Blakeman and Randy Lyon were the crown bearers. After the coronation the new King and Queen lead the Royal Dance. CROWN BEARERS Nancy Blakeman Randy Lyons Compliments of: National Cleaners Jack Green Parber Shop Les Graves Garage Sentinel Printing Co. RETIRING QUEEN AND KING Carolyn Bandy Bob Handlin Avonda Pickett Linwood Lyons Compliments of: Farmers State Bank Illiopolis Insurance Agency Sandra Ervin Bill Reeder KING SKIP CAMPBELL QUEEN JACKIE BOOKER CORONATION JUNIO R SENIOR PLAY SING FOR YOUR SUPPER Mr. Piper...............................George Roberts Mrs. Piper..............................Gayle Griesheim Susan...................................Sally McDonald Laurette................................Sandra Ervin Pinky...................................Carolyn Ward Joanie..................................Avonda Pickett ........................................Glenn Campbell Biff....................................Gerald Dunham Marilee.................................Jan Booker Stephen Foster Brown....................David Adams Ramona..................................Marcelene Dodson Tessie Topper...........................Thelma Rohrig Stacy...................................Joe Stanford Barbie..................................Sharon Patterson ........................................Sue Dunn Peggy...................................Jackie Booker Kay.....................................Patty Doty You JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM On May 9th the Senior Class was the guests of the Junior Class at the Junior-.Senior Prom at Hotel Lelhnd in Springfield, Illinois. The evening began at 6:30 in the ballroom with a delicious meal. After the meal David Adams, welcomed the Senior Class, Board members and their wives,faculty and guests. The thank you was given by Jackie Booker. The Senior Class prophecy of ten years from now was read by Sharon Patterson and enjoyed by alj.. Glenn Campbell read the wills of the Senior Class. The entertainment was given by four Juniors - Gerald Dunham, Paul Ford, Sandra Ervin, and Sally McDonald playing different versions of Chop Sticks. Gerald Dunham sang a solo. Mrs. tftlma Cline gave two very enjoyable readings. After the banquet the dance bepcan with A1 Celini and his orchestra. The seniors sincerely thank the Junior Class for a most enjoy- able evening. The juniors, Seniors, and their guests were the guests of the Junior and Senior parents at a prom party startingat 2:30 and last- ing until 6:00 with a breakfast beginning at 5:00. Caught in the act STUDENT COUNCIL Mr. Miller, P. Ford, W. Beck, J. Ford, D. Hullinger, C. Ward G. Dunham, G. Whitehead, S. Campbell President Vice President Secretary- Treasurer Reporter Carolyn Ward Skip Campbell David Hullinger Gary Whitehead Gerald Dunham The first task we set about was the election of King and Queen for Homecoming. Next we planned the annual Christmas Program. There was entertainment from all of the classes and the teachers.After- wards, the gifts were distributed and refreshments were served We also sponsored the noon hour recreation program. This year we had an assembly program in which we student council members answered auestions asked by each class. Compliments of: Niantic Farmers Grain Co. Claypool's 66” Service LIBRARIANS G. M. L. McMahan, G.Griesheim, G.Dunham, S. Dunn, L.Lyon, Dodson, S. Ketchum, D. Drabing, S. Patterson, Rogers, A.Kitson, R. Moore, P. Doty, Mrs. Cline, A. Pickett, J. Hughes, S. McDonald To the student librarians and Mrs. Cline,librarians, go the thanks of the entire student body. These students, working in their study periods, do the work necessary in the operation of a school library. Some of their many duties arercataloging and repairing books, assisting students in finding material, and arranging bulletin board displays. Their assistance is a great help in our school library. Compliments of: Hilltop Bowl, Inc. Mansfield Ford Grain Co. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA L. Landreth, S. Ervin, J. Booker, A. Pickett, L. Anderson, S. Patterson, S. Dunn G. Griesheim, M. Meister, J. Ramsey, C. Ward, C. Bradley, A. Kitson, S. McDonald, Mrs. Pebus J. Chinnock, L.Rogers, E.Dale, J.Hughes, E.Peters, S.Ketchum, L. Scales, E.Koontz G. Bruntjen,J.Booker, L.Meredith, R.Moore, K.Murphy, M.Layton, P. Gipson, C. Melton, A. Ellzey President Avonda Pickett Vice-President Jackie Booker Secretary Sandy Ervin Treasurer Lillian Anderson Our major money-making projects this year were: Hobo Day and our Christmas Card Sales. We held our traditional Ma,Pa,and Me Nite which was a big suc- cess, and our Initiation for the new members. Some projects that we sponsored during the year were: the Faculty-Board Dinner, Domestic Science Club Style Show and the Installation of Officers. Several new activities were added to our program this year. At Homecoming we joined with the FFA to build our float. The theme was Rock Lovington and Roll to Victory . We sent a delegate to the Sangamon County Teenage Consumer Council. Many members and their mothers attended a style show which they sponsored. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA K. Stahl, W. Cross, J. Cook, J.Stanford, S. Campbell, E. Smith. Mr. Mobley T. McMahan, B. Lyon, P.Stanford, D.Hullinger, C. Ward, E. Lake, W. Beck, J. Ward J. Miller, B. Howard, A. Reynolds, B. Dunn Last year three of us attended the State Convention in Springfield. In October our officers attended the National Conven- tion in Kansas City, Missourt. We attended several judging contests throughout the year. Our grain judging team placed 10th in the Sectional Competition, which was composed of Kenny Stahl, Eric Smith, Bill Howard, Bryce Dunn, and David Hullinger. We had our Annual Pest Contest which was won by Terry McMahan. David Hullinger won the Garden Seed Sales Contest. Wayne Cross received the sectional Farm Safety Award. Wayne is also a State Farmer Applicant. Our annual Parent-Son Banquet was held in April. Honorary degrees were awarded to fathers of the officers. Our Chapter Sweetheart was again Carolyn Ward. GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION S. McDonald, L. Meredith, C. Melton, J. Ramsey, E. Peters, M. Meister, L. Rogers, A. Pickett, G. Griesheim, K. Murphy, S. Ketchurn J. Booker, S.Ervin, A.Kitsoni M.Layton, J.Booker, L. Anderson, Mrs. Muehlhauser, G. Bruntjen, J. Chinnock, S. Patterson, J. Hughes, P. Doty, P. Gipson President Vice resident Secretary Treasurer Sharon Patterson Lillian Anderson Sally McDonald Jan Booker During the football and basketball seasons we took turns with the TTI Club sponsoring record hops after the games. Our biggest money making project was G.I.T. Nite. The ”1 Club was co-sponsor. A basketball game was played between a G.A.A. AA11 Star Team and the women faculty;and the reserves and the men facul- ty. There was a tumbling demonstration between the games. After the games, a record hop was given for anyone who wanted to attend. In April, our club accepted a constitution which will go into effect next year. In May, we elected Sharon Patterson as our camp representative Fourteen of our girls received G.A.A. Awards this year. Compliments oft Niantic Oil Company LETTERMEN'S B. Sturm, J. Stanford, L. Lyon, B. Reeder, D. Reeder S. Campbell, L. Dunn, B.Gipson, W. Beck, G. J. Ford, G. McMahan, T. Blakeman J. Meister, D. Drabing, Coach Licocci, J. Lamb, G. Dunham Whitehead, M. Polk B. Dunn, P. Ford The I Club elected the following officers to serve in 1953-59: President Bob Dunn Vice President Don Drabinp- Secretary Paul Ford Our main money making projects this year consisted of a scrap metal drive and candy sales.We also went in with the Girls Athletic Association to put on GIT Night. Coach Licocci served as our sponsor. Compliments of: DeKalb Agricultural Assoc. Williams Standard Service DRUM MAIOR Archie Ramsey DRUM MAJORETTES Mary Meister Jan Booker D. Adams, D. Andrews, E. Peters, K. Murphy, W. Beck C. Milton, D. Reeder, A. Ramsey, R. Rohrig, P. Ford, W. Cross, J. Ward J. Miller, G. Worth, G. Dunham President Vice-Presid ent Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Librarians Property Managers Jackie Booker Sandra Ervin Carolyn Ward Gerald Dunham Sally McDonald Judy Ramsey Mary Meister Archie Ramsey Wayne Cross Walter Beck Dale Casey C. Ward, L. Meredith, J. Chinnock D. Hullinger, J. Stanford, T. Rohrig, J. Booker J. Barfield, D. Casey, P. Stanford, M. Layton, G. Woffard, J. Booker, G. Griesheim, J. Ramsey, M. Meister J. Wofford, Mr. Cruise The band had a highly successful season in 1953-1959. Besides marching at the home football games and playing for home basketball games the band was active in many other activities. On October 22, we participated in the Sangamon County High School Music Festival at Chatham. On May 8, we played on the program of the second annual All School Concert. The band also provided music for other school and community events. Probably the outstanding achievements of the year was the win- ning of superior awards at the district and state final contests. This was the first time the band has received such high honors. Mr. Cruise, L. Meredith, 3. ariesheim, A. Pickett, R. Moore A. Kltson, P. Neeley M. Meister, C. V.'ard, C. Melton, C. Bradley, S. Dunn, L. Scales S. Ervin, S. McDonald J. Ramsey, K. Murphy, J.Booker, R. Hollar, E. Peters, J.Hughes E. Dale 3. Bruntjen, K. Layton, P. Hancock, T. Rohrig, J. Booker L. Anderson, J. Chinnock CHORUS W. Beck, D. Hullinger, D. Andrews, G. Campbell, G. Dunham, G. Wofford, D. Reeder, Mr. Cruise K. Stahl, W.Cross, G.Worth, J.Stanford, G. McMahan, J. Meister, J. Kitson R. Rohrig, J. Barfield, D. Adams, B. Sturm, D. Casey, A. Ramsey P. Ford, J.Wofford, L.Lyon, B.Reeder, M. Polk, J. Lamb, J. Cook MIXED CHORUS C. Ward, R. Hollar, G. Grlesheim, C. Bradley, M. Meister J. Ramsey, A. Pickett, E. Peters, S. Ervin J. Booker, J. Booker, G. Bruntjen, J. Chinook, M. Layton, S. MacDonald, T. Rohrlg, P. Neeley W. Beck,J. Stanford,W. Cross, G. Campbell,D. Reeder,J.Meister A. Ramsey, G. Dunham G. Worth, D. Casey, J. Barfield, B. Sturm, B. Reeder, J. Lamb D, Adams, G. MacMaham The Chorus participated in the Sangamon County High School Music Festival in October, and the Community Christmas Program in December. The Girls', Boys', and Special Mixed Choruses appeared in the second annual All School Music Program in May. The Mixed Chorus won superior ratings at District and State contests. The Vocal Department has provided music for several school and community events during the year. nWe said to smile for the camera-----not break it! It1s like this FOOTBALL SCHEDULE - 1958 - 1959 September 12 Heyworth - Here 19 Pawnee - There 26 Assumption - Her October 3 Maroa - There 10 Lovington - Here 17 Bethany - There 24 Moweaqua - Here 31 Mt.Zion - There Joe Stanford Guard and Tackle BASKETBALL SCHEDULE - 1958 - 1959 November 21 Niantic - Here 25 Macon - Here December 2 Tri-City - There 5 Blue Mound - There 8-12 Meridian Conference 16 Assumption - Here 18 Moweaqua - Here January 6 Stonington - Here 9 Niantic - There 13 Blue Mound - Here 16 Findlay - There 20 Stonington - There 23 Tower Hill - Here 26-31 Sang. Co. Tournament February 3 Moweaqua - There 6 Macon - There 10 Assumption - There 13 Findlay - Here 16 Tri-City - Here 20 Tower Hill - There 23-26 District Tournament March 2-6 Regional Tournament 11-13 Sectional Tournament 17 1st Games-State Finals 20-21 State Finals Bob Dunn Guard and Fullback Lee Dunn Guard Jerry Ford Quarterback and End Bob Gipson Center and End Joe Lamb Tackle and Fullback Linwood Lyon Quarterback Gene McMahan Guard and Tackle Jim Meister End Bill Sturm Right Halfback Gary Whitehead Fullback Bill Reeder End and Tackle Three Stooges of Nowhere D.Drabing,S.Campbell,C.Kit son,L.Dunn,P.Stanford,D.Hughes,B.Dunn G.Dunham,G.Whitehead,R.Roher,J.Miller,G.Dial,D.Casev,J.Stanford W.Beck,J.Meister Coach Licocci,b.Gipson,B.Sturm,B.Reeder,L.Lyon,J.Lamb,G.McMahan J.Ford,D.Reeder CHEERLEADERS Thelma Rohrig, Carolyn Ward, Jackie Booker, Sue Dunn Coach Licocci, K.Stahl, B.Lyons,B.Sturm, M.Polk, L.Lyon,J.Lamb, B.Reeder, J.Ford, R.Roher, J.Meister, D.Drabing, L.Dunn D.Reeder, G.Dunham K.Stahl, L.Hall, R.Roher, J.Kitson, D.Hughes, W.Beck, B.Lyons Coach Licocci, D.Casey, L.Dunn, B.Gipson, M.Polk, R.Rohrifr’ J.Miller, D.Reeder Don Drabinp; Guard Lee Dunn Guard Jerry Ford Forward Joe Lamb Center Butch Lyon Guard Linwood Lyon Forward and Guard Jim Meister Guard Mark Polk Forward Bill Reeder Center Forward Ronnie Roher Guard and Forward Kenneth Stahl Guard Bill Sturm Forward Hurry up. 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