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

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of Illinois . The new school, designed and built by Mr. DONALD COLE, architect and engineer, is an engineering feat of which the community is quite proud. Mr. Cole has built many beautiful buildings, including Lexington's new public library. The achievements of Mr. Killian and Mr. Cole, both members of the Class of 1956, emphasize the eminence to which members of this class have attained. While we are speaking of the school we should mention Lexington's illustrious coach, SAM HARMON. With Sam's fine coaching and the new gym, the basketball team of LCHS won their first state championship this year. JUDY FELL, owner of Fell's Super Market fformerly Lindsay'sJ, is unofficially assistant coach at LCHS. Another recent addition to the faculty has been CAROL STONE, who teaches courses in mathematics . GWEN SLOWN now manages the school at LCHS and teaches two courses in advanced shorthand Gwen is one of the world's fastest writers, averaging 200 words per minute . I am sure that you have all seen LUCILE HY NEMAN, who performs on Ed Sullivan's TV show . Lucile, previously a Little Godfrey, performs a daring and exciting baton twirllng exhibition. Mr. CLARENCE CLAFLIN has established his name in history. Mr. Claflin, once a teacher in LCI-IS, struck a large deposit of uranium in Alaska, thus starting the great uranium rush of 1963 . Mrs . DOROTHY CHEEVER resigned from the LCHS faculty in 1961, and now devotes her time to her family and the direction of plays at her own theater in Lexington. CAROLYN MAAS plays the part of a school teacher in these plays, which resemble televislon's Our Miss Brooks . One of the outstanding dairymen in Illinois is RONALD BOTKIN. who owns the largest herd of dairy cattle in the Midwest. PHYLLIS NEAL, author of One Summer's Love and A Date For Ginny, is one of the greatest authors of teen-age girl stories since Betty Cavanna. JERROLD HODGES is the prosperous owner of several restaur- ants, including the Midwest Cafe, which will be remembered as the former Sweet Shop. The Empire Theater in Lexington is owned by RODGER PAUL, who used his vast store of general knowledge to invent a new type of moving picture . This new type of movie utilizes not only sight and hearing, but all of a person's senses. By a form of hypnotism, the spectator imagines that he is actually taking part in the movie. Being an engineer, Mr. Paul has built the theater himself. Martian Adventure, currently playing at the theater, is illustrated by DONALD LEAKE, Walt Disney's most capable illustrator and cartoonist . KENNETH BLAKNEY, a scientist, has pioneered in the development of a new form of chemical energy that may, in time, surpass the importance of atomic power. He has also been foremost in development of an indestructible metal alloy which is used in many industries . MARILYN HUTSON has attained an exalted position as private nurse to the president of the United States . She has held this position since 1959, when a new policy was adopted to safeguard the executive's health. The greatest athlete of our time ls JOHN HEFNER, who in the 1964 Olympics, won the dash events in record-breaking times RONNY WINTERLAND, who chose a military career after leaving high school, is now a general in the National Guard, in command of all the guard units in the South- west . The new public library in Lexington is under the efficient direction of DONALD PAYNE, who also assists in management of LCHS library facilities . This year's winner in Pillsbury's National Bakeoff was DIANE SUTTER, who won 55000.00 and a trip to Hawaii with her entry called Tropical Delights . Lexington's growth can be attributed largely to the erection of an atomic power plant four miles south of town. DORIS JONES has managed this new plant indirectly since 1961, when she married the manager. SHARON BITTERBERG, as secretary to the president, keeps Doris informed as to new developments . The man who controls the power supply for Illinois is THOMAS WEIDNER, electrical repairman and electronics technician, working out of the new Lexington atomic plant. Lexington's constable is WILLIAM BOUNDS, who also operates a dragstrip just outside the town. He manages a garage where he helps the teen-age boys prepare their cars for the races held every Saturday night. DONNA GUERNSEY operates the giant IBM computing machines and electronic brains that are used in Win a Million, TV's newest quiz show . ROGER WHITE found his big opportunity while on the senior trip. After graduating, he returned to New York City where he now owns and operates