Lexington High School - Sentinel Yearbook (Lexington, IL)

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iqiztnrg In September of 1952, thirty-four happy-go-lucky Freshmen milled aimlessly through the unfamiliar halls of LCHS, amazing all by their boldness . Contrary to tradition, green as they were, these Freshmen were afraid of no one . Don Cole was elected president, with his cabinet composed of Kenny Blakney, vice president, Carolyn Maas, treasurer, and Marilyn Hutson, secretary. The class advisors were Mr. Carl Bird and Mrs . Joan Seegmiller. The candidates for Homecoming king and queen were Rodger Paul and Judy Fell. This was quite a year, with fond remembrances of Mr. Towner's General Business class and good ole initiation days . The returning 31 members of this class the following fall, minus four members, were just as full of spirit and mischief. This year's officers, Phyllis Neal, president, Judy Fell, vice presidentg Sharon Bitterberg, treasurerg and Carolyn Maas, secretaryg led the class successfully through one of those years in which nothing outstanding took place . Our advisors were Mr. Ollie Myers and Mrs . Joyce Feiler. As their junior year, the year of memorable occasions, got into full swing, the 30 members were led by Darrel Sutter, presidentg Al Killian, vice presidentg Loren Powell, secretary, and Ronny Winterland, treasurer. All were quite excited at the idea of having ordered class rings . The presentation of the class play, Books and Crooks, was a big success under the direction of Mr. Gerald Smith. Not feeling any older fnor acting itJ, 30 seniors of '56 took their honored places on the north side of the study hall in September. Governing the class were Don Cole, president, Sharon Bitterberg, vice presidentg Loren Powell, secretaryg and Carolyn Maas, treasurer. Don Cole and Judy Fell were chosen Homecoming king and queen. Their court consisted of Susan Craig, Bill Bounds, Marilyn Hutson, Ronny Winterland, Lucile Hyneman and Tom Weidner. Ordering senior pictures, announcements, cards, caps and gowns was quite an adventure during the early days of school. The class advisors were again Mrs . Cheever and Mr. Claflin. After many tiring, worth-while practices, the class presented the senior class play, Girl Crazy, directed by Mrs. Cheever. The seniors suddenly realized this would be their last play. That was one of the few sad parts of being a senior. Stars of the play were Lucile Hyneman, Bill Bounds, Al Killian, and other talented seniors . The play was natcheral1y a hit. One of our experiences we will never forget in senior year was the trip to New York. Oh, what fun! Many a riotous but happy day was spent in Ye Olde Study Hall, and the English class' interpretation of Macbeth would probably have frosted old Will Shakespeare . On Sunday evening, May 27, a solemn group of 29 seniors took part in a Baccalaureate service which was to mark the nearing of their graduation. The service was impressive and beautiful. Finally, the day to which all had been looking forward to with happiness and no doubt, some sadness, the day of graduation, arrived. On May 29 the senior class of 1956 received their diplomas and were ready to leave the halls of LCHS, to go on to meet whatever the world had to offer, never once forgetting the friends or fun they had had there . Wrnphrrg The noted research physicist, KENNETH BLAKNEY, walked into the beautifully furnished living room and sat down in his favorite chair. He picked up the evening paper and turned to the front page . The Lexington Unit-Herald, dated July 24, 1966, featured an article, Ten Years of Achievement, written exclusively for the paper by DARREL SUTTER, syndicated columnist and noted news correspondent. Professor Blakney read the article with interest. On July 13, a civic milestone was passed by the growing city of Lexington, Illinois . On that night, ceremonies were held, dedicating an ultra-modern school to the community, acclaimed as an outstanding advancement in educational facilities of 1966 . This national award was made to Mr. AL KILLIAN, mayor of Lexington, with appropriate ceremonies . Mr. Killian is now a candidate for governor for the State