Knoxville High School - Jester Yearbook (Knoxville, IL)

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union- elau Foregrounrl: l H. Delost, J. Maxey, B. Marks, R. Lambert, M. Gregg, D, Hanson. Background: G. Marks, D. Kelly, M Krall C. Gourlie, C. Gibson, T. Flynn, C. Cooper, C. Gibson, M. Stephens, R. Gorlsil, B. Clark. ualfeaaen Gan Wad Friday, November 7, 1958, the junior class presented their annual play in the K'.H.S. gymnasium. A comedy-fantasy in three acts was their selectiong it was given at 8:00 P.M. for the general public. Gale Marks played the lead part of Miss Jordan, who was a superviser of all business in Heaven, includ- ing such duties as the arrivals and dismissals of people. An attractive prizefighter and flyer named Joe Pendleton was portrayed by Tom Flynn. When saved from a plane crash by Denny Kelly, who played Miss Jor- dan's helpmate, he found that he had arrived a great number of years too soon. Because Joe's body had been cremated, this caused a real problem. The comedy started when Joe's spirit took over the body of Mr. Jonathon Farnaworth, who disapproved of the way his fortunes, as well as his body, were being treated and demanded that they be his own again. Finally Joe discovered that life was worth living after all when he met and fell in love with Bette Logan, CCarol Wooldridgel, a pretty young girl. Miss Dolores Switzer di- rected the production, while Carol Gibson was student director. Ann Ring and Pat McCoy were on the make-up committee, and advertising managers were Tom Block and Bob Carlson. The orchestra played several numbers before the play began. , Relzearsing ll scene. Miss Switzer and C. Gibson.

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Seniaftd. Seated: Hutchison, C0flll'H1l, Davies, Beary, Smith. Standing: .Man Mafzuel, M:'s. Leasure, llflr. Gregory. As the events of graduation approached, the seniors could not help looking back proudly over the four years which were just successfully completed. It seemed to them only a short time ago When they fearfully entered those hallowed halls of Knoxville High as green freshiesng however, they quickly gained confidence and survived even the dreaded initiation. Bud Woodward was chosen president and capably led the class through that first year. Nancy Breece was selected vice president, and Sue Woolsey was secretary-treasurer. Student Council representatives were Jan Larson and John Morris. Most class members were enthu- siastic in the varied activities. Joyce Carter, along with Sue Woolsey and Irene Spurgeon, was a junior high varsity cheerleader. For the annual Homecoming coronation Sue was also chosen to act as attendant to the first maid-of-honor. It was soon noted that a number of individuals from the class were to be some of the most active as well as industrious students at K.H.S. Confident sophomores returned to school the next year, ready to begin activities in preparation ,for upperclass goals. Bud Woodward acted as president again, and John Morris repeated his position as Stu- dent Council representative. For the remain- ing ofiices of vice president, Student Council representative, and secretary-treasurer, Jerry Nelson, Nancy Breece, and Sally Terry were elected respectively. Nancy was also an at- tendant to a maid-of-honor at Homecoming. Cheering the junior varsity teams were Joyce Carter, Jan Larson, and Irene Spur- geon. In the fall of 1957, the junior class, having sixty-seven members, chose as president Gary Grohman, with Vice President Tom Hoyme to assist him. Janet Larson acted as secetary- treasurer, while Linda Pennington and Brian Davies were the Student Council representa- tives. Vice President of the council was Bud Woodwardg Sue Woolsey was secretary- treasurer. Representing the class for the Journalism Staff were Junior Editors Lorelei Bowman and Sally Terry, of the Blue Bul- letin and Jester respectively. Efforts were rewarded when both the float and skit re- ceived first prizes in the Homecoming fes- tivities, While Irene Spurgeon was attendant to a maid-of-honor. A number took part in varsity sports, and Sue Woolsey acted as a varsity cheerleader. Several held responsible club ofiicerships and participated in many extracurricular activities. In March every- one became the proud owner of a shiny, new class ring. Soon after that rehearsals for the annual junior play began. Mother Is a Freshman was the title for the production, which proved to be an enjoyable, entertain- ing project. Preparing for the junior-senior prom, Blue Mist , took many hours. Then finally all was finished and forgotten. At last the class reached its senior year, the peak of a high school career. Responsi- bilities as well as entertaining activities filled the days of many. Brian Davies was elected president of the group. Aiding him were Secretary-Treasurer Rosetta Beary and Vice President Bill Cochran. At the head of Stu- dent Council was Bud Woodward, Sue Woolsey again served as secretary-treasurer. Lynda Hutchison and Mike Smith acted as class representatives. In the fall events of Homecoming were sponsored. Sue Woolsey and Tom Hoyme were crowned queen and king. Sue was also a varsity cheerleader. Lorelei Bowman and Sally Terry edited the Blue Bulletin and Jester, nineteen class mem- bers serving under them in various Journal- ism Staff positions. John Nlorris was the business manager. The annual senior play, along with numerous preparations for gradu- ation, was a final activity. The traditional Ozark trip climaxed four years of association together.