Jacksonville High School - Crimson J Yearbook (Jacksonville, IL)

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Row 1: Louise Reynolds, Irene Henry, Mary Jane Ore, Virginia Lane. Marilyn Kahl, Dons Megginson, Dorothy Whitaker, Eileen Mcllrath Row 2: Georgeanne Lynn, Ruth Smith. Theresa Boucher, Betty Shewmaker, Alberta DeOmellas. Everett Crain. Row 3: Marilyn Shaffner. Eleanor Mason, Sue Bolle, Evelyn Lovekamp, Frances Swain Row 4: Charles Sandman, Joe Cobb. Betty Breyding, Ray Durley Row S: Venus Buster, Elden Castleberry, Hal Olson. Bill Meyer Not pictured: Jeanne Brown and Darrell Ehlert. Pictured here are the students who have made an average of B or higher throughout their four years in J.H.S. and those who, although not attending J.H.S. all four years, have maintained their B average since they came here. JACK MOORE An essay entitled “Why I Be- lieve in Conservation won for senior Jack Moore first place in the boys' division of the central district in a contest sponsored by the International Sports Show. For his excellent work Jack won a certificate of recognition and a ?rip to Chicago. CHARLES SANDMAN In a contest sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Charles Sandman won honorable mention in the national contest for his oration T Speak for Democracy. This contest was in connection with the American Broadcasting Week. « 26 »

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Valedictorian Salutatoria» LOIS STEWART Ruth, leading us in scholarship, also participated in many school activities. She is noted for her great interest in art—hence, she was Art Editor of our She served as president of Forum, as treasurer of Treble Clef, and was Maid of Honor for the May Festi- val. Lois, honored with second place, served as president of Al- pha Tri-Hi-Y, was an officer of Treble Clef, and one of the 1 circulation managers during her senior year. MOST POPULAR SENIORS D. A. R. AWARD WINNER JEANNE BROWN KEITH BAUMANN Jeanne and Keith have been voted the most popular boy and girl in the Senior Class. Both have been active in the Junior and Senior plays, while Keith has also kept us laughing for four years as an endman in the minstrel, and Jeanne has led us to victory with her cheers. Congratulations. Jeanne and Keith! THERESA BOUCHER Theresa has been chosen by the Senior Class and the faculty to re- ceive the D A R. Good Citizenship Award. The award is based on ser- vice, leadership, patriotism, and de- pendability.

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Betty Allan My way is to btgin with the beginning. Keith Baumann He is simply ths rarest man i' the world. Robert Beard Duty by habit is to pleasure turned. Ronald Becker To be or not to be: that is the question. Betty Birdsell All this, and Heaven tool Sue Bolle ''Softly speak and sweetly smile. Barbara Bollman The happy are only the truly great. Virginia Bolton When you depart—sorrow abides and happiness takes his leave. Theresa Boucher The purest treasure mortal times afford is a spotless reputation. Frank Breakville With his eyes in flood with laughter. Betty Brennan A friend is worth all hasards we can run. Betty Breyding Life is a series of surprises. Mary Bristow Beware of her hair, for she excels all in the magic of her locks. Jeanne Brown Thou art wise as thou art beautiful. Kay Brown “A friend may well be reckoned the masterpiece of Nature. Mary C. Brown To be merry best becomes you. Janet Bryan The heart's soft secrets and soft, dark eyes. Leroy Buchanan Fear not. neighbor, you shall do well enough!