Lovington High School - Mirror Yearbook (Lovington, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1954 volume:

THE 1954 MIRROR PRESENTED BY THE STUDENTS OF Lovington High School LOVINGTON, ILLINOIS fSjf 3a Not Sraii I cannot say, and I will not say That he is dead. He is just away. With a cheery smile, and a wave of the hand, He has wandered into an unknown land And left us dreaming how very fair It needs must be, since he lingers there. And you — oh, you, who the wildest yearn For an old-time step, and the glad return. Think of him faring on, as dear In the love of There as the love of Here. Think of him still as the same, I say, He is not dead — he is just away. James Whitcomb Riley Sditorib Ttotc Since every year it is customary to publish an annual with which to re- mind our grandchildren that life was no snap when we were young, vol- unteers were called for near the start of school. Many of the previous year’s staff members returned and the rest were new but willing to learn, and we hope that they will return next year. Being on the staff is not as easy as many non-staff members may imagine. Out of hundreds of blurred and out-of-focus snapshots, the Mirror staff has selected and put together a book which is to be a remind- er of life at school in 1954. On blank pages these gallant people have put words that they hope will be taken in the sense they were written and either laughed at or reminisced about in the future. In spite of it all we enjoyed it and will have a great sense of accom- plishment when this little book is finally sent to press. We sincerely hope that you enjoy the product of our efforts. (If any memories recalled are unpleasant, call them typographical errors and overlook them.) SHARON FOSTER. Tftciwt St i Editor ................... SHARON FOSTER Assistant Editor................... Shirley McCoy Business Manager........... Barbara Harlin Sales Managers ..... George Foster, Duane Eckel, Colleen McCoy Typists...... Rosie Rainey, Janet Watkins Sports Editors...Don Oyer, David Townley Joke Editor.................. Roy Patrick Photography ..... Jim Green, Danny Hines Specialties......Donna Schuetz, Anamary Schable, Betty Lou Smith Advisor Miss Dellarose Dowler ADMINISTRATION SENIORS CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ADVERTISING rfcfaUKt faati K MR. JOHN BUCKNER Carrier Mills, Illinois Southern, M. S. in Ed. Superintendent of Unit MRS. ESTHER YODER Morton, Illinois Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION: Jasper Rainey, Secretary; George Betts; John Reedy; W. B. Elliott; John Maxwell; H. P. Bicknell; Alva Wilt, President. MR. ELBERT LAWSON Lovington, Illinois Janitor MR. DAVE BROWN Lovington, Illinois Janitor MRS. VIVIAN DICKSON Lovington, Illinois Cook mm faculty MR. KENNETH E. ROBLEY Carrollton, Illinois Science, Biology, Chemistry Normal, M. S. in Ed. MRS. GLORIA FOLEY Nameoki, Illinois Home Economics Normal, B. S. in Ed. MISS HELEN MARIE PENN Decatur, Illinois Commerce Eastern, B. S. in Ed. MR. THOMAS PEIFFER Hummelstown, Pennsylvania Social Sciences, P. E. Duke, B. A. in Ed. MISS DELLAROSE DOWLER Charleston, Illinois Librarian, Languages Eastern, B. S. in Ed. MR. JAMES CORGAN Dexter, Missouri Agriculture U. of Missouri, B. S. in Ag. MISS ERNESTINE GOODGION Murray, Kentucky Physical Education Murray, B. S. in Ed. MR. CHARLES FATCHETT Jackson, Missouri Industrial Arts, Physical Ed. Peabody, M. A. in Ind. Arts and P. E. MR. FRANK DUFOUR Auburn, Illinois Instrumental Music U. of I., M. S. in Music Ed. MISS JACKIE MERLO Urbana, Illinois English, Dramatics U. of L, B. A. in Liberal Arts MRS. DORIS JOHNSTON Decatur, Illinois Vocal Music Millikin, B. of Music Ed. MR. FLOYD ADAIR Loraine, Illinois Mathematics, Physics U. of Missouri, M. S. in Ed. vz'f y -KTzsr i : Ihiwr ■ d7 ' - iVsJr z ‘chbrsz ttva£ (ZhZZrx-’ C fZUS y rz Student 7ft,i CAucefiti Ht Nancy Bicknell thinks general science is a story about famous generals. Francis Hamed thinks that a skyscraper cleans the sky. Dick Carter thinks love makes the world go around. Joan Borders thinks horsefly is a horse that flies. Dolores Friesner thought all Fords were safe. Darrel Taylor thinks manners make fortunes. Carole Noland thought she could eat candy and not get fat! Hubert Davis thought the spearmint loses its flavor on the bedpost overnight. Charlotte Jones believes a dentist’s office is a filling station. Jackie Dahm believes that goats give buttermilk. Sue Day thinks every flame has a spark! Jim McClard believes that a light plug is a thin hoise. Viola Oyer thought she’d like to be dumb like Irma. Glenn Woodard believes American History is something for Americans to worry about. Roy Hinton thinks that the world can take care of itself without him; it has for a long time. Roger Wildman believes Sing Sing is an opera house. Mary Miles doesn’t believe anything until she’s shown. Jane Cochran thinks milk is colored water. Richard Adcock thinks a doughnut is a nutty person with a lot of “dough”. Frances Marler thinks that wrist watch ticks are insects. Marty Smith thinks that three strikes in bowling means you’re out. Karen Odell thought all Sophomores were bashful! Amy Lou Purvis thinks the only poodle is a hair cut. Shirley Phillips thinks a match box is two matches boxing. Lawrence Wacaser thinks a china doll is a pretty girls from the Orient. Junior Miller thought Chemistry would be a snap. Janet Watkins thinks all lava is soap. Jim Green thinks he can hit all the right notes in Band. Ronnie Murphy thinks Assembly is a place to sleep and not to study. Dave Goodrich thought Ann Delafield's Reducing Plan would work! Betty Lou Smith believes that a cud is a cow’s chewing gum. Rosie Rainey believes H20 is kerosene. Gene Noland believes that a hooked rug is one that has been stolen. Duane Eckel believes an octopus is a cat with eight kittens. George Foster thinks that jaw-breakers are dentists. LeEtta Nelson thought you had to work hard to keep a man! Dave Lindsay believes that slippers are banana peels. Barbara Harlin believes humor is what is removed in an operation. Shirley McCoy thinks laughter is the best medicine. (Maybe she’s right). Steve Brown thinks that the fuz on a peach is a beard. Sharon Foster thinks eggs are cackleberries. Glenda Gladville believes a “C” is a body of water. Phyllis Butler believes that a floor walker is a parent of a new baby. Donna Scheutz believes Ivory Soap is made from elephant tusks. Tom Nelson thinks com grows on jokes. Don Oyer believes a caboose is an Indian baby. Marilyn .Landgrebe thinks a catfish is a fish that eats cats. SetUaid JOAN BORDERS With her voice so sweet and clear, Her hair of red is naught to fear. DUANE ECKEL If his jokes don't put you in stitches, You’re sure to laugh at his pictures. GEORGE FOSTER With him around you want it quiet Ha! just try it. DOLORES FRIESNER When you see her in the water You will swear she’s Neptune’s Daughter. DAVE GOODRICH He’s not exactly jet propelled but we don’t care; For after all the turtle beat the hare. FRANCIS HARNED With all the world in chaos Francis’s silence echoes. DAVE LINDSAY He has fun when he can tease But he also aims to please. FRANCES MARLER Frances is quiet instead of gay But just wait; she’ll show us all some day. JUNIOR MILLER He seems to find his greatest joy, In being just an average boy. Jaafa 4 V W £2 vz Z' RONNIE MURPHY ScKCOfU SHIRLEY PHILLIPS A little mischief now and then As two nimble feet go ’round the Is relished by the best of men. rink floor. With her shy little smile, many friends she does score. CAROLE ANN NOLAND A mighty voice goes with those eyes And LHS responds to her lusty cries. KAREN ODELL Kiss me sweet; kiss me cunning, Kiss me quick; my daddy's coming. VIOLA OYER If wise cracks were part of the course I’m sure she’d be ahead of the force. ROSIE RAINEY Rainey is a name that’s funny, For a girl who’s always sunny. MARTY SMITH He hurries not; he worries not; His calm is undisturbed. JANET WATKINS When her fingers touch the keys The air is filled with melodies. GLENN WOODARD He uses his head and that’s a fact; For something besides an old hat- rack. semicDF s Setuvi (plate ‘ftytetoMf, That wonderful day was here at last in the fall of 1950 when 26 bewildered fresh- men entered L. C. H. S- We started the year out right by proving that we were not green” by electing Glenn Woodard, President; Carole Noland, Vice-President, and Rosie Rainey, Secretary-Treasurer. We elected Rosie Rainey as our candidate for Homecoming Queen. Beginning the second year with an enrollment of 23, we played the role of silly sophomores.” We now considered ourselves upperclassmen. For class officers we elected Doloies Friesner, President; Marty Smith, Vice-President, and Rosie Rainey Secretary-Treasurer. We elected Dolores Friesner as our candidate for Homecoming Queen. Sally Matteson and Carole Noland represented us as cheerleaders. We started our third year with an enrollment of 22 and with the following offi- cers to lead us in being Juniors; Junior Miller, President; Barbara Hagen, Vice-Presi- dent; and Sally Matteson, Secretary-Treasurer. Karen Odell and Junior Miller repre- sented us in the student council. This year we got busy earning money for the Junior-Senior prom and banquet which we had the honor to sponsor. Our theme for this very successful occasion was “Somewhere Over the Rainbow”, creating a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. We worked hard to present the play If Mother Only Knew” which was well received. A main highlight of the year was the election of our queen candidate, Viola Oyer, as Homecoming Queen. Carole Noland representea our class as cheerleader. Now we are Seniors! Rosie Rainey, President; and Janet Watkins, Vice-Presi- dent; and Viola Oyer, Secretary-Treasurer; are leading us through our last year at L. C. H. S. Dave Lindsay and Dolores Friesner represent our class in the student council. We were pleased to win first prize with our float id the Homecoming parade with a wedding scene, I Take Thee, Illiopolis”, and were also very proud of Carole Noland and Marty Smith, who were elected Homecoming Queen and King. We thoroughly enjoyed giving the play, “Seven Cinderellas”, a comedy. Our cheerleader was again Carole Noland. We elected Rosie Rainey to receive the D.A.R. Award and Glenn Woodard and Dolores Friesner to receive the Danforth Foundation Awards. We are now looking forward to being together, as a group, on our Senior trip in the spring. With some regrets we are preparing to leave L. C. H. S. on the eve of May 27th. Most of us are glad that we made it, but wish that we had it to do over again. Some of us will be going on to school, holding jobs, or getting married but we will never forget the years of being students at L. C. H. S. or our teachers and classmates. DOLORES FRIESNER, Reporter tyuKiax Roaming back two short years ago we find ourselves green freshmen. To start the year off we elected Jim Adkins — President, Roy Hinton — Vice President. Dick Evans__Secretary-Treasurer. Our Student Council members were Sharon Foster and Kenton Mattison. For advisors we chose Mrs. Kuntz and Mr. Mason. One year back and there we are “Silly Sophomores.” Thank Goodness! This year we elected Jim McClard—President, Lawrence Wacaser—Vice President, Sarah Townley—Secretary-Treasurer, Shirley McCoy—Reporter. We selected Barbara Har- lin and Lawrence Wacaser as our Student Council representatives. For our Home- coming Queen and King candidates we elected Mary Enloe and Dick Evans. To guide us we chose Mrs. Vaughn and Mr. Corgan. That brings us up to the present date and here we are “Big Smart Juniors.” First thing off we elected Shirley McCoy—President, Jim Green—Vice President, Freda Keeling— Secretary-Treasurer, Charlotte Jones—Reporter. LeEtta Nelson and Law- rence Waoaser represented us in the Student Council. As Homecoming Queen and King candidates we selected LeEtta Nelson and Jim McClard. We won third prize on the iloat we entered in the parade which was $5.00. Also we won the $5.00 prize for the best decorated homecoming window. We chose Mrs. Foley and Mr. Robley as our advisors this year. A lot of fun came when we presented the Junior Class Play, which was named “Crazy But Cute,” directed by Miss Merlo. The cast was as follows: Jim McClard, Nancy Bicknell, Lawrence Wacaser, Richard Adcock, Shirley McCoy, Charlotte Jonea Matilyn Landgrebe, Fred Quick, LeEtta Nelson, Amy Lou Purvis, Patty Phelps, Jim Gieen. Of course, the profits went to help out on the Junior-Senior Prom. Then on May 7, 1954, we held the Junior-Senior Prom. We had a big time planning and financing the Prom. The theme was “Big Top.” We hope you all had a barrel of fun! We have one more year to go and we are hoping as Seniors we will learn as much as we have the last three years. Row 1—Richard Adcock, Nancy Bicknell. Row 2—Phyllis Butler, Hubert Davis, Oma Jean Dyer, Charles Enloe, Mary Enloe. Row 3—Dick Evans, Sharon Foster, Jim Green, Barbara Harlin, Marvin Harned. Row 4—Roy Hinton, Charlotte Jones, Freda Keeling, Bob Kruger, Marilyn Landgrebe. Row 5—Jim McClard, Shirley McCoy, Mary Miles, Bill Minor, LeEtta Nelson. Row 6—Patty Phelps, Ronnie Phillips, Amy Lou Purvis, Fred Quick, Lawrence Wacaser. sstno yoiunr So iAomo c 0ityi4t vuf In the fall of 1952 the doors of L. H. S. opened to a new freshman class. There were thirty-three of us. To start things off we elected our class officers. They were Donna Schuetz, president; Danny Fread, vice-president; Jackie Dahm, secretary- treasurer; Gene Pryor, reporter; Danny Fread and Jennett Weakly as Student Council representatives. Our class advisors were Miss Dowler and Mr. Stoldt. We were active in our homecoming event, winning first prize on our float. For our homecoming king and queen we selected David Townley and Mary Goad. Our money making project for the year was the stand at the Arthur football game. Fern Newberry was elected to represent us as cheer leader. This year we are back as sophomores, some gone, but some new faces added to to our class. Gone but not forgotten is our classmate Herman Carlson, who was stricken with polio during the summer. For our leaders this year we chose David Townley, president; Dick Carter, vice- president; Danny Fread, secretary-treasurer; Jack Redfem, reporter; Gene Noland and Kenneth Sutton as members of the student council. With the help of our class advisors, Miss Penn and Mr. Dufour we sponsored a paper drive which added $11.37 to our class treasury. For our homecoming candidates, we selected Jennett Weakly and Dick Carter. The sophomore class added six regular players to the football squad, as well as to the other sports. We have enjoyed our first two years at L. H. S., and we are looking forward to the remaining two. Row 1—Margaret Brightman, Dick Carter, Jackie Dahrm. Row 2—Jackie Davis, June Everett, Edna Fleischauer, Danny Fread. Row 3—Mary Goad, Janet Grabb, Karen Grant, Carviel Hale, Carol Kearney, Eddie Maxwell. Row 4—Barbara Mercer, Fern Newberry, Gene Noland, Jerry O’Bryan, John Ostrow- sky, Don Oyer. Row 5—Jack Redfern, Wanda Ruff, Anamary Schable, Donna Schuetz, John Smith, Kenneth Sutton. Row 6—David Townley, Jennett Weakly, Roger Wildman, Alice Willoughby, Sandra Winings, Don Wood. SOPHOMORE CLASS The Freshman Class entered high school pretty green. It didn't take long lor us to get over it because the upper classmen were so friendly. We started the year by electing class officers. They are as follows: President _____________________________________ Colleen McCoy Vice-President ______________________________ Glenn Newberry Secretary-Treasurer ------------------------------------- Steve Brown Reporter ____________________________________ Glenda Gladville Our class sponsors were Miss Goodgion and Mr. Peiffer. We chose Mary Jo Davis and Ronald Pound to represent us in the Student Council. Our cheerleader was Jane Cochran. Homecoming came next. Our candidates for King and Queen were Steve Brown and Glenda Gladville. We had our window at Rutger's. The theme of our float was We'll Have A Whale Of A Time With Illiopolis.” We enjoyed the dance very much. Our first activity was the Freshman Dance which we called the Pep Dance for the game with Arthur. Our other acUvity was the V-Roy show. Although it was a very foggy night we made some profit. We are planning a fish fry in May and a class picnic also in May. ¥ 1st Row—Dale Bower, Steve Brown, Wayne Brown. 2nd Row—Richard Carlson, Jane Cochran, Bob Coslow, Mary Jo Davis. 3rd Row—Sue Day, Charlene Dyer, Frank Ensign, Maurine Ensign, David Foster, Glenda Gladville. 4th Row__Max Grant, David Harned, Danny Hines, Dean Kearney, Lovina Kirkwood, Richard Kruger. 5th Row—Colleen McCoy, Hazel Miller, Ruth Murphy, Tom Nelson, Glenn Newberry, Roy Patrick 6th Row—Harold Phelps, Ronald Pound, Raymond Quick, Rosalie Sautelet, Gene Shaw, Kay Slowe. 7th Row—Betty Lou Smith, Jerry Smith, Ronnie Stinson, Shirley Stinson, Darrell Taylor, Lynda West. FRESHMRN CLASS The Daily Mirror NUMBER ONE VOLUME ONE LOVINGTON, ILLINOIS. MAY 6. 1964 Applause Causes Catastrophe; Asked Not To Sing In Open (New York. May 1964) Thunderous applause caused by th«? singing of Miss Joan Borders last night caused the plaster in the ceiling of the Metropolitan Opera to crumble and come crashing down upon the capacity crowd No one was injured seriously; however, the noise of the applause heard in New Jersey made the people fear a raid from Mars and take shelter. Miss Borders has been asked to sing only in the open because of the damage her applause causes. CARTOONIST AND MODEL ON V ACATION IN FLORIDA (Miami Beach, May 1964) Walt Disney's most dreaded competi- tor. Duane Eckel. is vacationing in Florida this month with his famous mod- el. Martin Chicken Pox Smith. Both are multi-millionaires as a result of the wide reading of the comic book. Chicken Pox Sm.th. The two make television appearances quite frequently also. Carole Ann Noland, Sports Announcer, Buys Ball Club (St. Louis. Mo., May 1964) Carole Ann Noland, one of the first women sports announcers in America has bought the St. Louis Cards. Miss Noland told reporters that sh: expects the team to play baseball, basket- ball. and football with very little extra training and a lot of encouragement which she intends to provide with her squad of cheerleaders from the Noland Cheer School. In spite of her owning the team. Miss Noland’s broadcasts will be completely unbiased. GIRL REPLACES LIBERACE (New York. May 1964) Janet Watkins, said to be the world's • most musical citizen, replaces the now toothless Liberace on his television show. Miss Watkins will combine her piano playing to produce s very enjoy- able T. V. show. STRIKES OIL FOR 108TH TIME (Palacious, Texas, 1964) Rich oil tycoon. Ronald Murphy from Palacious. Texas has just struck oil for the 108th time. Mr. Murphy owns 8 000 acres of good ranch land. Experts say his land has more oil on it than any other land in the world. WORLD’S BEST SNOOKER PLAYER TO GIVE EXHIBITION IN OLD HOME TOWN (Lovington. May 1964) Francis Harned. said to be the world’s best Snooker player, will give an exhibi- tion in his old home town next week. Although he has never been beaten he always challenges the best player in town for his exhibition. Many of Mr. Harned’s old schoolmates w II be on hand at the Lovington Pool Academy to see this great exhibition. American Girl Trains Bullfighters In Mexico (Mexico City. May 1964) Bullfighting in Mexico has become a million dollar business since the open- ing of a special training school for bull- fighters under the direction of Miss Frances Marler. formerly of the U. S. A. Miss Marler became interested in bull- fight.ng during her high school career where she specialized in the subject. The slogan of the school is Get the Bull Be- fore He Gets You. Miss Marler is very popular with the toreador set of Mexico City. PAINTER HAS PRIZE WINNING COLLECTION Mr. David Lindsay, famed painter, has been awarded a medal for hav ng the most complete variety of paintings Many of his paintings are in art mu- seums all over the world. His most pr.zed painting is one of Aphrodite. God- dess of Love and Beauty. Can A Brunette Play The Part of “Dumb Blond?” (Hollywood. Calif.. May 1964) Miss Viola Oyer is the center of a controversy in Hollywood this week. Two well-known producers seem to disagree on whether or not a brunette can play the part of My Friend Irma who Is definitely a blond. An old schoolteacher vouches that Miss Oyer has the talent and personality to play the part. HERBERT MILLER PAINTS BLACK SEA RED (Turkey. May 1964) Herbert Junior Miller is before the investigating committee today. He is be- ing quizzed as to why he painted the Black Sea red. Mr. Miller says black is an unhappy color and besides he Is partial to red. Friesner and Agent Woodard Attempt Cross Pacific Swim (San Francisco, May 1964) Miss Dolores Friesner and her agent, Mr. Glenn Woodard, will leave San Fran- cisco at 6:30 in the morning on their way across the Pacific Ocean. Mr. Wood- ard will accbmpany his swimmer in a jet propelled row boat. This is the first attempt ever made at a cross-Pacific swim, however. Miss Friesner and Mr. Woodard crossed the Atlantic in 1960. Odell and Rainey Use Einstein s Lab For Experiments (New York. May 1964) Miss Karen Odell and Miss Rosie Rainey have taken over the once promi- nent scientist Albert Einstein’s labora- tory with plans to carry on experiments on different methods of educating hair. Miss Odell said. I feel that a person with educated hair will lose his inferior- ity complex. Miss Rainey made the statement. We have been working on the aspect of edu- cating inorganic substances for several years. We now think we have a solu- tion. For all those who are not bald our slogan is Use your hairl Save your brain I FOSTER NAMED PRESIDENTS RIGHT HAND MAN (Washington. May 4. 1964) Walter Winchell Jr. today proclaimed Mr. George O. Foster the President's right hand man. Each morning Mr. Foster manicures the right hand of the president. GOODRICH CIGAR COMPANY BUYS AMERICAN TOBACCO CO. (New York. May 1964) In a news conference today. Mr. Dave Goodrich announced that his cigar com- pany paid Jack Benny two million dollars for the American Tobacco Company. Mr. Goodrich plans to market multi- colored cigarettes and change the slogan L. S. M. F. T. to L. S. M. T. C., which means Lucky Stripe Means Two Colors! INSURES FEET FOR MI IXION (Chicago. 1964) Miss Shirley Phillips, famed roller- derby skater, has Insured her twinkling feet for one million dollars. When interviewed by this reporter. Miss Phillips remarked. Where would I be without 'em! Student (facucil OFFICERS Lawrence Wacaser...........President Dolores Friesner .... Secretary-Treasurer Kenneth Sutton _______Vice-President Gene Noland .............. Reporter The Student Council has taken up two main activities this past year. They have taken charge of the raising and lowering of the flag on the campus. Two members were appointed to raise the flag in the morning, and two other members were to take it down that evening after school. Due to the fact that after basketball was over there would be very little activity for the student’s interest; the Student Council decided to have programs during ninth hours on every third Friday. These programs consisted mainly of student talent. Front Row — L. Nelson, G. Noland, D. Friesner, L. Wacaser, K. Sutton, M. Davis. Back Row — R. Pound, Mr. Buckner, D. Lindsay. Editor Nancy Bicknell Assistant Editor Business Manager Sports Editor Art Editor Rnvino' Renorter Karen Odell Marilyn Landgrebe Don Oyer Ronnie MurDhv Special Features George Foster, Rosie Rainey Around School Shirley McCoy F. H. A. Reporter Donna Schuetz F A Renorter Jim Green Freshman Glenda Gladville Sophomore Jack Redfern Junior Charlotte Jones Senior Dolores Friesner G. A. A Carole Noland Hobby Club Viola Oyer Band Dramatics Advisor Barbara Harlin Karen Odell Miss Helen Marie Penn 'DxCUKOtiCA President -------- Vice-President ______________ Vioia Oyer Sec’y.-Treas................ Marty Smith ___ Dave Lindsay Reporter ................ Karen Odell Advisor .................. Miss Merlo The Dramatics Club is an organization created to stimulate student interest in dramatics and to provide entertainment to the student body. •‘Something To Be Thankful For”, “Ma s Thanksgiving Strategy”, and “Herbie s Christmas Present” were three one-act plays presented by our club this year. Those members participating in these plays were: Viola Oyer, Rosie Rainey, Don Oyer, Anamary Schable, Carol Kearney, George Foster, Jim Green, Karen Grant, Dave Lindsay, Dick Carter. Marty Smith, Carole Noland, and Karen Odell. Nancy Bicknell Phyllis Butler, and Karen Odell served as student directors for these plays. To conclude our festivities for the year, a hamburger fry was held at the school fireplace during the spring. A good time was enjoyed by all. 3rd Row — Hale, Maxwell, Foster, Murphy, Carter, Lindsay, Wacaser, Smith, Townley, Green, Oyer. 2nd Row____Oyer, Watkins, Davis, Dahm, Butler, Winings, Odell, Landgrebe, Weakly, Rainey, Noland, Grant, Miss Merlo. 1st Row — Marler, Purvis, Willoughby, Schuetz, Ruff, Kearney. Schable, Bicknell. TKixwi Well, kids, after aching backs, tired feet, and weary minds, we’re finished. The “Mirror is out, and the hard-working staff is proud of the results. This year, with all the co-operation we were given by the faculty, organizations, and individuals, it has been a pleasure to reproduce, on paper, the joys and the problems of the 1953-54 year at L. H. S. Front Row — left to right. J. Watkins, B. Harlin, J. Green, S. McCoy, S. Foster, D. Townley, D. Oyer. Back Row — left to right; Miss Dowler, B. Smith, C. McCoy, G. Foster, R. Rainey, A. Schable, D. Schuetz, D. Eckel, D. Hines. 'putune 4mercc t The officers of our chapter this year were: President _____________________________ Carole Ann Noland Vice-President ________________________________ Viola Oyer Secy.-Treas. _____________________________ Rosemary Rainey Parliamentarian --------------------------- Charlotte Jones Reporter ____________________________________________ Donna Schuetz Historian ____________________________________ Janet Grabb Chapter Mother ___________________________ Mrs. Joe Noland Chapter Advisor------------------------- Mrs. John Foley The Lovington Chapter of Future Homemakers of America has had many activi- ties and projects this year, in which all members were active. At the first of the year the officers of our chapter attended the officers training school which was held at Sullivan. On the eleventh of September all forty members enjoyed a wiener roast at the home of our Chapter Mother. Ihis year the Future Homemakers built a float for the Homecoming parade using the theme, We'll Steal Their Treasure.” Also they decorated the goal post for the football game. We co-sponsored a Hallowe’en Qamival with the F. F. A. which was a big success. We observed national F. H. A. Week with an activity each day, Novem- ber 1-7. For a special Christmas project the girls made Christmas corsages for all the ladies in the nursing homes of Lovington. The G. A. A. girls jo ned the Future Homemakers when they sang carols for the shut-ins.'’ On January 7, twelve freshmen girls were initiated in F. H. A.; the formal initia- tion ceremony by candle light followed a day of fun. On the eleventh of February we held an all school Valentine Party Cup-d Capeis.” March 16, the girls had a Daddy Date Doin’s. The Annual Mothers’ Tea and Style Show was held in the evening this year. Many mothers and friends of the girls enjoyed seeing the many garments the girls had made during the year. Many members attended the Section 14 Spring Rally which was held at Mattoon. Top Rcw — L. Nelson, J. Weakly, J. Davis, J. Everett, A. Willoughby, A. Purvis, B. Smith, S. McCoy, B. HarLn, S. Phillips, R. Sautelet. 2nd Row — F. Marler, L. West, P. Phelps, M. Enloe, S. Winings, C. McCoy, F. Keel- ing, W. Ruff, A. Schable, H. Miller. 3rd Row — K. Grant, S. Stinson, R. Murphy, M. Davis, G. Goad, M. Landgrebe, G. Gladville, J. Cochran, S. Day, Mrs. Foley. 4th Row — J. Grabb, R. Rainey, C. Jones, V. Oyer, C. Noland, D. Schuetz, O. Dyer, C. Dyer, C. Kearney. 'putune ? vi hvm y£ rfntexic Vice-President ______ Marty Smith Treasurer_____________Dave Townley Sentinel______________Roger Wildman ____ Mr. Corgan The purpose of the Future Farmers of America is: To practice brotherhood, honor rural opportunities and responsibilities and develop those qualities of leadership which a Future Farmer should possess. The Lovington Chapter of Future Farmers of America consists of thirteen mem- bers. We have had many activities this year. We co-sponsored a Hallowe’en Carnival with the F. H. A., from which we made approximately sixty-seven dollars. We also sponsored a Christmas Dance on December 23, Gordon Mitchell’s band playing for it. The party was enjoyed by all who attended. On December 4 and 5 all members with the exception of two took a trip to Chicago for the International Livestock Exposition. All the members had a wonderful time. On March 30, we had a Parent and Son Banquet. President _____________ Glenn Woodard Secretary _______________ Jack Redfem Reporter _______—.------ Ji n. Green Adviser --------- First Row — Corgan, Wildman, M. Smith, Redfern, Woodard, Green, Townley. Second Row — D. Foster, Taylor, Kearney, Adcock, Pound, Bower, Slowe. t tt letic rfteocuztioH The purpose of this organization, G. A. A., is to maintain high standards, promote ideals of health and sportsmanship, and to stimulate interest in athletics among girls in the high schools of Illinois. The annual magazine drive was very successful this year. The club earned $265.48. Karen Odell, who sold $152.50 was high salesman. Marilyn Landgrebe sold $91.30. The Mother-Daughter Banquet was held at the Colonial Inn in Decatur. Those receiving the second state awards are: Karen Odell, Dolores Friesner, Viola Oyer, and Carole Noland. Those receiving first year state awards are: Sharon Foster, Nancy Bicknell, Marilyn Landgrebe, Patty Phelps, and Phyllis Butler. Receiving second local awards are: Nancy Bicknell, Jackie Dahm, and Sandra Winings. Those receiving their first local awards include: Jane Cochran, Sue Day, June Everett, Glenda Glad- ville, Hazel Miller, and Shirley Stinson. Other activities of the G. A. A. were initiation, playdays, and class tournaments. A three day camping trip is being planned for this summer. Back Row — K. Odell, S. Foster, J. Dahm, F. Keeling, M. Enloe, p. Phelps, S. Winings, H. Miller, Miss Goodgion. Middle Row — N. Bicknell, B. Smith, M. Landgrebe, J. Weakly, J. Everett, D. Fries- ner, p. Butler, J. Cochran. Front Row — R. Sautelet, S. Stinson, R. Murphy, C. Noland, V. Oyer, G. Gladville, S. Day. (?lu6 President ............... Jim Green Vice-President --------------- Rosie Rainey Reporter ________________ Viola Oyer Sec’y.-Treas.---------------Janet Watkins Advisor ________________ Mr. Robley The Hobby Club, which is still a young organization in the Lovington High School, is one of the most active clubs. The main purpose of the club is to take some of the student’s leisure time and create interest and hobbies. The requirements of a member are that he must have a “C” or better average and each semester pay fifty cents dues, which are used as prizes in the different exhibits. The club meets twice a month in the science room to discuss any business matters that arise and also to work on their projects. The money-making project of the club is selling popcorn at all the football and basketball games. This year our relationship and correspondence has increased with the Junior Academy of Science and the National Science Club of America, which we Joined last year. We became better acquainted with other Hobby Clubs in the United States, which makes it easier for us to judge our own club in comparison with others. Different hobbies of the members this year are collections such as dolls, salt and pepper shakers, crocheting, buttons, trinkets, post cards, tropical fish, pine cones, and silverware. First Row — Mr. Robley, G. Shaw, S. Foster, J. Smith, J. Coslow, F. Ensign, D. Foster, A. Schable, D. Schuetz, K. Odell, G. Foster. Second Row — J. Smith, D. Oyer, V. Oyer, J. Watkins, R. Rainey, J. Green, C. Noland, C. Jones, C. Kearney. Third Row — D. Eckel. ?rca Three senior girls, Joan Borders, Viola Oyer, and Janet Watkins have sung for various programs during the year and have done outstanding work. They won a superior rating at the Dis- trict contest. Sextet Six girls, Donna Schuetz, Anamary Schable, Mary Enloe, Carol Kearney, Alice Willoughby, and Wanda Ruff formed the girls’ sextet and won an ex- cellent rating in the District contest. 2cuintet Lawrence Wacaser, Marty Smith, Richard Adcock, Gene Noland. Tftixed (fyaxut The mixed chorus sang a cantata for the Christmas concert on December 20. Solos were sung by Viola Oyer and a duet by Donna Schuetz and Alice Willoughby. Janet Watkins was an outstanding accompanist. She won a superior rating for her piano solo at the District contest, qualifying her for the State contest. The girl’s chorus won an excellent rating at the District contest. Fourth Row — D. Oyer, M. Grant, R. Wildman, G. Noland, J. McClard, R. Adcock, M. Smith, L. Wacaser, D. Eckel, D. Wood, J. Redfem, G. Pryor, G. Foster, R. Murphy, F. Quick, D. Foster, D. Hines. Third Row _ L. West, E. Fleischauer, P. Phelps, M. Enloe, A. Willoughby, F. Keeling, C. McCoy, K. Odell, J. Everett, H. Miller, W. Ruff, D. Schuetz, S. Winings, A. Schable, P. Butler. Second Row — Mrs. Johnston, F. Newberry, M. Miles, M. Davis, S. McCoy, J. Weakly, J. Davis, J. Grabb, R. Rainey, A. Purvis, C. Jones, L. Nelson, J. Borders, F. Marler, O. Dyer, J. Watkins, V. Oyer. First Row — R. Murphy, s. Stinson, S. Phillips, J. Cochran, C. Noland, G. Gladville, S. Day, K. Grant, C. Dyer, C. Kearney, R. Sautelet. SokcC President______________Janet Watkins Vice-President____________________Karen Odell Secretary-Treasurer______Marty Smith Reporter----------------------Barbara Harlin Librarian ______________ Junior Miller Ass’t. Librarian ----------- Don Oyer DIRECTOR - - - - FRANK DUFOUR The band began with a lot of hard work when school started this year, but “it wasn’t all in vain,” as anyone could see when they began marching at the football games. Look sharp”, the members were told as they did when marching for the annual homecoming festivities on October 16. The band marched for the Assumption football game held there on October 23. On December 20, they gave a Christmas program followed by a spring concert on April 2. January 11, thirteen band members and Mr. Dufour took part in the Moultrie- Shelby County festival held at Shelbyville. On January 31, fourteen members and Mr. Dufour were invited to help make up the County band which played at the March of Dimes program at Sullivan. Entering the District music contest were five solos consisting of: Flute—Nancy Bicknell, Bass—Don Oyer, Saxophone—Carole Noland, and Clarinet—Marty Smith. Rosie Rainey, Janet Watkins, and Jim Green entered a cornet trio. Eddie Maxwell, Barbara Harlin, Mary Miles and Colleen McCoy entered a clarinet quartet. Carole Noland, Sue Day, Anamary Schable, and Patty Phelps entered a saxophone quartet. Rosie Rainey, Marilyn Landgrebe, Phyllis Butler, Viola Oyer and Don Oyer entered a Brass Quintet. Nancy Bicknell and the saxophone quartet received superior ratings with recommendations to the state contest. Back Row — C. Noland, S. Day, A. Schable, K. Sutton, Mr. Dufour, R. Quick, D. Oyer, D. Townley, J. Miller, G. Foster, C. Hale, C. Jones, R. Adcock, K. Odell, V. Oyer, R. Pound, F. Quick, R. Kruger, M. Rainey, L. Wacaser, H. Davis. Middle Row — G. Gladville, K. Slowe, C. Kearney, G. Noland, M. Landgrebe, J. Red- fern, J. Green, J. Watkins, R. Rainey, R. Wildman, S. McCoy, P. Butler. Front Row — E. Maxwell, M. Smith, B. Harlin, M. Miles, D. Hines C. McCoy, N. Bicknell. Marching Band Personnel — J. Davis, J. Weakly, S. Stinson, H. Miller, P. Phelps, S. Winings, F. Newberry, R. Murphy, M. Enloe, O. Dyer, F. Keeling. (MHeCAHUKty The week before Homecoming was spent in scurrying here and there to work on floats and windows, yet they were all hush-hush until the big day. The morning of October 16, 1953 turned out to be a pretty one as everyone had hoped for. At 11:15 a. m. the students and the faculty assembled on the south side of the football field for a pep meeting. The teachers each leading a short cheer. We were then dismissed until parade time. At 2:00 p. m. the parade, led by the band, left the high school, to the downtown district, down Route 32 turning at the Christian Church and coming back to the football field where the window prize-winner was named and the floats and bicycles were judged. The Juniors were given the prize for their window at Munch’s, “Stars In Our Crown”, being their theme. “I Take Thee, Illiopolis,” was the theme of the Seniors’ prize winning float. The Hobby Club placed second with the theme, ”We’H Plaster Their Frame.” The Junior class won third with “Telegraph, Telephone, Tel-A-Woman, Well Beat Illiopolis.” The bicycles were then judged. At 7:15 p. m. the band appeared on the field with a pre-game ceremony. The goal posts had been decorated by the F. H. A. At half-time the band was again on the field and also the winning floats and the king and queen candidates. The game ended, Lovington 20, Illiopolis 13. This made our sixteenth year of winning our Homecoming game. The dance followed with Joe Burns Orchestra furnishing the music which was appreciated by all. At 11:00 p. to. Marty Smith and Carole Noland, Senior candidates were crowned King and Queen. Their attendants were LeEtta Nelson, Jim McClard, Junior candi- dates; Jennett Weakly, Dick Carter, Sophomore candidates; Glenda Gladville and Steve Brown, Freshman candidates. Each candidate was given a gift, and the King and Queen were each presented several gifts. Saturday night finished the Homecoming festivities with the Alumni banquet to which the Seniors were invited as guests. AUGUST (?ale tcltvi Sv tfo 28 — School begins (Here we go again). SEPTEMBER 7 — Labor Day (First vacation. Yip-pee!) 11 — F. H. A. Wiener Roast — Hot Dog! 18 — Arthur there — Lost. 21 — Sullivan — Freshman and Sophomore. 25 — Moweaqua here — 14-0. Yea Team! OCTOBER 2 — Mt. Zion, there. 5 — Areola there — Freshman and Sophomore. 7 — Yearbook pictures — “Watch the birdie.” 8-9 — Teachers’ Institute — teacher’s turn. 9 — Bethany there. 16 — Homecoming — 29-13; 17-year win record unbroken. 23 — Assumption there. 26 — Bethany — Freshman and Sophomore. 27 — Assembly program featuring people from Scotland, very good. 30 — Maroa, here. 31 — F. F. A. and F. H. A. Carnival — «’Let's have another one.” NOVEMBER 2 — Assumption — Freshman and Sophomore. 6 — Heyworth, there. 11 — Armistice Day — Paid tribute to our soldiers (no school). 13 — Junior class play — Good work, Kids. 19 — American Legion Football Banquet, free food for the football boys. 20 — Junior Thanksgiving dance (first of the year). 24 — Cerro Gordo, there. DECEMBER I — Monticello there—First basketball games of season—“Good luck, boys. 4 — Freshman dance. 5 — Arthur here. 8 — Scottland, here. II — Maroa, here. 15 — Warrensburg, there. 18 — Niantic, here. 20 — Christmas band and Choral concert — Targe attendance.” 21 — F. H. A. went Christmas Caroling. G. A. A. Installation. 22 — Atwood, here. 23 — Beginning of Christmas vacation. JANUARY 4 — School resumed — Fun while it lasted. 5 — Warrensburg, here. 7 — F. H. A. Initiation. 8 — Mt. Zion, here. 12 — Bethany, there. 14-15 — Semester exams — lots of fun, ha, ha.” 18 — Yearbook pictures again. (Zalendan Sventd (CONTINUED) JANUARY 191 — Atwood, there. 22 — Arthur, there. 26 — Findlay, there. 28 — March of Dimes game. 29 ■— Bethany here, (Won) “Hurrah for our team.” FEBRUARY 2 — March of Dimes Skating Party — F. H. A. 5 — Mt. Zion, there. 9 — Scottland, there. 11 — Valentine Dance — F. H. A. Cupid Capers.” 12 — No school, Lincoln’s birthday! ‘Good ole Honest Abe.” 12 — Maroa, there. 16 — Niantic, there. 19 — Bement, there. 22-26 — District Basketball Tournament. MARCH 2 — All-American Quartet (good turn out). 6 — District solo and ensemble contest, Congratulations to the winners.” 8-9 — Cerro Gordo Frosh-Soph Tourney. — F. H. A. Dad's Night — Loads of fun.” 19 — Quarter exams. 19 — St. Patrick’s Day Dance — Hobby Club, Wearing of the green.” APRIL 2 — Music Concert. 10 — District Music Contest. 15 — No school — County Institute. 16 — No school again _ Good Friday — “We love vacations ” 19 — Biology trip to St. Louis. 20 — School resumed. 23 — Senior Class Play (Bound for Broadway?) 23 — Baseball, Sullivan, here. 26 — Baseball, Bement, there. 29 — Baseball, Maroa, here — G. A. A. Banquet. 30 — State Music Contest. MAY 1 — State Music Contest. 1 — District tennis meet. 6 — Baseball, Cerro Gordo, here. 7 n H v n 0thers’ Tea’ “Sty ea out of a magician’s hat in the fashion show. 7 — Baseball, Cerro Gordo,there. 7 — Junior-Senior Prom with a circus theme. 10 — Baseball, Maroa, there. 21-23 - Final Ebcams. “Cheer up! We only have them twice a year.” 19 — Baseball, Bement, here. 26 — Grade School Graduation. “Welcome Freshmen.” 27 — High School Graduation. “Farewell Seniors.” ScKtar TifUl So that we will not be completely forgotten, we are leaving a few things behind to sort of remind you of us in the days to come. I, Joan Borders, leave my knack for getting sick on Monday mornings to Mary Jo Davis. I, Duane Eckel, leave my boxing footwork to Richard Kruger. I, George Foster, leave my pull with the women teachers to Jerry O’Bryan. I, Dolores Friesner, leave my love for P. E. class to Amy Lou Purvis. 1, Dave Goodrich, leave my ability for initiating freshmen to Roy Hinton. I, Francis Hamed, leave my job as shop foreman to Jerry Smith. I, Dave Lindsay, leave my singing ability to Gene Noland. I, B ranees Marler, leave my square dance ability to Janet Grabb. I, Junior Miller, leave Barbara, but not to anyone else. I, Ronnie Murphy, leave my seat in history class to anyone who is tired enough to sleep in it. I, Carole Noland, leave my shapely legs to Sue Day. 1, Karen Odell, leave my ability for securing excuses to band to anyone who dares use my methods. I, Viola Oyer, leave my baritone to Shirley Stinson. I, Shirley Phillips, leave my quietness to Shirley McCoy. I, Rosemary Rainey, leave my chemistry test grades to anyone who's dumb enough to get them. I, Marty Smith, leave my ability to rope horses to anyone who cares for a ride. I, Janet Watkins, leave my ability to play “The Twelfth Street Rag” to “Mope” Wacaser. I, Glenn Woodard, leave my daily noon walk to Rick Adcock. To Miss Dowler we leave a class to sponsor that will want to abide by the rules. To Mr. Fatchett we leave a very muddy football field. To Mr. Buckner, we leave a private smoking room. To Cully we leave an electric sweeper that will assist him in cleaning up popcorn after the games. To Dave we leave a new TV aeiial to replace his four old ones. To Mr. Corgan we leave a new Ag. department equipped with a well-organized F. F. A. To Mrs. Johnston we leave a trio to replace the one she’s losing. To the bus drivers we leave four Cadillac convertible busses with radar control. To Miss Merlo we leave a poodle. To Miss Penn we leave a batch of orange blossoms. To Mr. Adair we leave a tongue-tied Trig, class. To Mr. Peiffer we leave all his funny jokes so he can tell them to next year’s class. To Esther we leave peace of mind. To Mrs. Dickson we leave kitchen) help that likes to work. To Mr. Dufour we leave a band that doesn’t laugh at all his remarks. To Mrs. Foley we leave someone to check the names of those who are eating in the lunchroom. To Mr. Robley we leave a new right arm for tennis. To Miss Goodgion we leave a pleasant Goodbye, you-all.” 0poot6 tt The 1953 football season ended with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses. We had 9 lettermen with which to start the season. Mr. Patchett was our coach. DATE OPPONENT Oppo. Lov. Sept 18 Arthur 25 0 Sept. 25 ♦Moweaqua 0 14 Oct. 2 Mt. Zion 25 0 Oct. 9 Bethany 38 13 Oct. 16 ♦Illiopolis 13 20 Oct. 23 Assumption 0 26 Oct. 30 ♦Maroa 7 13 Nov. 6 Heyworth 33 14 •Home games SOYA STANDINGS TEAM WON LOST TIED POT. Bethany 6 0 0 1.000 Mt. Zion 5 1 0 .833 Lovington 4 2 0 .667 Maroa 2 3 1 .416 Assumption 2 4 0 .333 Illiopolis 1 4 1 .250 Moweaqua 0 6 0 .000 INDIVIDUAL SCORING T. D. E. P. Total Points Murphy 4 0 24 McClard 3 1 19 Lindsay 3 0 18 Fread 2 0 12 Noland 1 2 8 Woodard 1 1 7 Goodrich 1 0 6 Wacaser 0 5 5 Maxwell 0 1 1 HONORS DAVE GOODRICH— Co-Capt. Area all star Hon. Mention. GLENN WOODARD — Co. Capt. RONNIE MURPHY — Area all star Hon. Mention. LETTERMEN NAME CLASS NO. OF LET Goodrich Sr. 2 Woodard Sr. 2 M. Smith Sr. 1 G. Foster Sr. 1 Lindsay Sr. 1 Murphy Sr. 3 Wacaser Jr. 2 McClard Jr. 2 Adcock Jr. 1 Fread Soph. 2 Noland Soph. 2 Carter Soph. 2 Wood Soph. 2 Wildman Soph. 1 Redfem Soph. 1 t S z 6et6all In the 1053-54 season the Lovington Panthers won one of twenty-one attempts. The highlight of the season was when the Panthers won a thrilling victory over Bethany. Danny Fread is the winner of the Dr. Ambrose Trophy for the season. This trophy is granted to the boy who has the best free throw percentage of the varsity squad. Danny had a 74.7% on Free Throws. Mr. Peiffer was the head coach and Mr. Fatchett was the assistant. INDIVIDUAL SCORING Free Total Player Goals Throws Points Danny Fread 78 71 227 Lawrence Wacaser 61 74 196 Roger Wildman ... 51 85 187 Jim McClard 26 33 88 Steve Brown 28 28 84 Dave Lindsay 20 21 61 Ronnie Murphy .... 20 11 61 Dick Carter 14 24 52 Ken Sutton 13 16 42 Gene Noland 11 12 34 Wayne Brown 5 3 13 Dave Townley 2 2 6 Don Wood 0 5 5 Don Oyer 1 0 2 Jack Redfem 0 1 1 GAME SCORES Opp. Teams Home Team 81 Cerro Gordo 39 75 Monticello 45 69 Arthur 58 54 Scottland 43 63 Maroa 48 90 Warrensburg 47 56 Niantic 48 46 Atwood 42 81 Cerro Gordo 42 70 Warrensburg 44 80 Mt. Zion 51 72 Bethany 36 51 Atwood 41 69 Arthur 48 69 Findlay 65 54 Bethany 59 79 Mt. Zion 43 52 Scottland 50 109 Maroa 44 73 Niantic 59 89 Bement 5S 30 Bethany 20 ScuefaUl Fourteen boys reported for baseball this spring. Since most of the lettermen were underclassmen last year, nine returned for this season. With this encourage- ment, we expect to top the record of one win and three losses of last year. We hope to have a good team, and season, under the coaching of Mr. Thomas Peiffer. f 954 Schedule Sullivan April 23 Bement April 26 Maroa April 29 Cerro Gordo May 6 Cerro Gordo May 7 Maroa May 10 Bement May 19 Fourteen boys reported for track this year. On April 22, the team entered the Moultrie County meet held at Sullivan. They also participated in the Cenois confer- ence meet at Millikin University. We had only one returning letterman to start the season under Mr. Charles Fatchett’s coaching. Back Row — Mr. Fatchett, G. Newberry, W. Brown. R. Wildman, M. Grant, K. Slowe, D. Hines, R. Kruger. Front Row — G. Noland, R. Adcock, D. Wood, J. Redfern, R. Murphy, D. Fread. Near the first of September, cheerleaders were elected, one from each class, by the student body. Carole Ann Noland, senior, Sharon Foster, junior, Fern Newberry, sophomore, and Jane Cochran, freshman won the election and cheered both the foot- ball and basketball teams. New cheerleader uniforms were ordered and arrived in time for most of the basketball season. The gold sweaters and purple skirts were quite an improvement over the much worn uniforms that were used before. This year. Normal University held a Cheerleaders’ Clinic, which the four cheer- leaders and Mrs. Foley attended. As a result the pep meetings were improved. We greatly enjoyed cheering for 1954’s football and basketball teams. ‘ItKaytHC Miss Penn as Miss Pencil? Miss Merlo with short, blond hair? Miss Dowler as Miss Dollar? Mr. Adair with a crew cut? Don Wood as Don Plastic? Mr. Robley letting everyone speak without permission second hour? Mary Miles as Mary Foot? Miss Goodgion wearing a dress to school? Ronnie Pound as Ronnie Ton? Esther Yoder being 5’ 11”? Phyllis Butler as Phyllis Maid ? Mr. Buckner’s voice not carrying in assembly? Janet Grabb as Janet Snitch? Cully and Dave going on a strike? Carviel Hale as Carviel Rain? Mr. Dufour without his DRY sense of humor? Shirley Phillips as Shirley Standard? Mrs. Foley not looking ‘‘neat as a pin ?” Wanda Ruff as Wanda Gentle? Mr. Peiffer with a 34 inch waist line? Donna Schuetz as Donna Blankets? Mrs. Johnston directing a song with fast tempo ? Joan Borders as Joan Boundries? Mope” Wacaser ever hurrying? (We can’t.) Glenda Gladville as Glenda Sadtown ? Dick Kruger with black hair ? Glenn Newberry as Glenn Oldberry ? Richard Adcock without gum? George Foster with gum ? Lynda West as Lynda East? Mr. Corgan as a football coach? Carole Noland as Carole Someland ? Colleen McCoy only 5 foot? Dave Townley as Dave Country? Gene Noland taking a cornet solo to contest? Margaret Biightman as Margaret Dullman? The Junior Class not getting the proceeds from candy and pop? Roger Wildman as Roger Tamewoman ? Mr. Fatchett teaching Home Ec ? Frances Marler as Frances Parlor? Sharon Foster ever painting without her friend” ? Charlotte Jones as Charlotte Bones ? Shirley McCoy not talking or laughing? Karen Odell as Karen Ovalley? Sue Day as Sue Night? Fred Quick as Fred Slow? 7tecu4, t e 41u kkC rfteociati t Before Homecoming, the Alumni had two money-making projects. 1. Bake Sale — $72.25. 2. Slave Auction and Parcel Post Sale — $171.50. The following were auctioned as Slaves; One hairdress — Gemetta Hale Willoughby Day’s labor — Ellen Dawson Thomas Day’s labor cm farm — H. R. O’Bryan Day’s labor on farm — Glenn Willoughby Baby Sitting — Mayor W. J. Dahm Window Washer — Rev. L. G. Beebe. Sub at Ladies Card Party — Charles Glancy Jr. 100 Envelopes Printed — Editor T. L. Conn Door-to-door mail delivery for one week — Postmaster John F. Foster. Rural mail delivery to door for one week — Gale Jones. Bake Rolls — Mrs. Ida Dunbar Dish washing — John and Gloria Foley Alumni Association Officers for 1953 were as follows: President ______ Vice President Secy.-Treas..... Directors ______ Kathleen Glancy Mrs. Rosemary Casteel Wood Mrs. Betty Senior Coslow Clarence Fair Wayne Bolsen Don Haws Mrs. Dorothy Foster Sanner ______________ Kent Dawson ____________ Pauline Hoover (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE) (CONTINUED FROM PRECEDING PAGE) Steno-work, four hours — Pauline Hoover. Soil Testing — James Corgan Baby sitting — Mrs. Ada Aschermann Make candy — Mrs. Anita Hoover Bowers One-half day labor on farm — Miss Kathleen Glancy Baby Sitting — Mrs. Gracie Engiam Fultz Baby Sitting — Charlotte Jones Baby Sitting — Joyce Atherton Baby Sitting — Marilyn Albert Baby Sitting — Sharon Foster Alonzo Taylor was the auctioneer and Chailes Griffin was Slave Master. RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES Receipts from dance .............................$277.00 Receipts from refreshment stand .................. 69.69 Receipts from banquet tickets .................... 201.C0 Receipts from, votes for King and Queen candidates 63.48 Receipts from bake sale .......................... 72.25 Receipts from slave auction ..................... 171.50 TOTAL .....................................$854.92 Less expenses of Homecoming ..................$563.67 BALANCE ON HAND FOR 1954 .......$291.25 On Friday afternoon a very well organized parade was held in the business sec- tion of town. The oldest class represented at the Alumni banquet was the Class of 1885 with one member present. This member was Miss Clorie Dawson. There was a total of 101 present at the banquet. The following former faculty members were guest speakers at the banquet — C. H. Dalton, Lloyd Graham, Agnes Nelson, Loxa Dav's Grossman. Pet S fi e4AC0H4, Harold Phelps — “Don’t get smart!’ Steve Brown — “Well I’ll be darned!” Betty Lou Smith — Hey you guys!” Jane Cochran — “You can’t win for losin’.” Kay Slowe — “Don’t give me any of your sass!” Lovina Kirkwood — “Oh Nuts!” Jackie Dahm — Oh (giggle, giggle.)” Don Oyer — “Oh crumb! Donna Schuetz — “You can say that again!” Carol Kearney — “That’s the truth!” Jackie Dahm — Oh! (giggle, giggle.)” Gene Noland — “Oh you old dumb thing you!” Danny Fread — “Oh dad gum.” Wanda Ruff — “Oh Shut up!” Roy Hinton — “That's the way it goes.” Richard Adcock — “Did I ever tell you about the time! Dick Evans — “Aw.” Shirley McCoy — ‘'Holy Cow!” Lawrence Wacaser — “Ain’t that sweet?” Marilyn Landgrebe — You know.” Robert “Geek” Kruger — Oh dern.” Nancy Bicknell — “No fooling!” Dave Goodrich — Good Shootin’.” Duane Eckel — “You don’t say!” Rosie Rainey — “Oh My.” Dave Lindsay — ‘Why sure.” Ronnie Murphy — “It’s a good world if you can take it.” Karen Odell — “Oh piffle.” Marty Smith — “Yeah.” George Foster — “One of these days, POW!” Mr. Dufour — “Oh Piffle!” M:ss Goodgion — “Y’all.” Mr. Adair — all right, now ...” Miss Merlo — “Alrighty” Mrs. Yoder — I’m giad I’m not crazy!” Mr. Buckner — “Jolly Day.” Mr. Pieffer — We can win this one if we ... ” Mrs. Foley — “Oh Man!” Mr. Fatchett _ “Goofin’ off.” Mr. Robley — The door is swinging.” Mrs. Johnston — AH eyes to the front, girls.” Miss Penn — “For Heavens sake!” Mr. Corgon — “Go to the office, Jack!” Miss Dowler — “Heavens-to-betsy!” LOVINGTON LUMBER COMPANY R. W. 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