Lovington High School - Mirror Yearbook (Lovington, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1957 volume:

Lovington, Illinois School Calendar August 27 School Starts 31 Class of 1956 Picnic September 6 FHA Picnic 14 Football-Arthur-here 21 Football -Mowequa -there 24 GAA Wiener Roast 26 FFA Land Judging Contest 28 Football-Mount Zion-here October 5 Football-Bethany-here 12 Football-llliopolis-there 18 Queens Election 19 Football-Assumption-here Homecoming Banquet and Dance Queen Sue Day Reigns 2 6 Footba 11 -Ma roa -there November 2 Football-Heyworth-here 5 FFA Donkey Basketball Game 16 Freshman All-School Party 22-23 Thanksgiving Vacation 24 Alumni vs. Lovington FHA Chili Supper 27 Basketball-Arthur-there 28 FFA Trip to Chicago 30 Basketball-Illiopolis-there December 4 Basketball-Warrensburg-Latham -there 8 Basketball-Bethany-here 11 Basketball-Mount Zion-here 14 Tri-County Band Festival 15 Basketball-Atwood-here 17 Home Ec. Supper for Mothers 18 Basketball-Herrick Community- here 23 Archery Demonstration 24 FFA Parent-Son Banquet 25 Basketball-Bethany-there 26 Brown Bombers (Senior Class) 29 Ba sketba 11 - A tw ood -here February 2 Ba sketba 11 -N ia nt ic -he re 8 Basketball-Maroa-here 11 PTA Minstrel Show 12 No School 15 Basketball-Mt. Zion-here 16 FHA Sweetheart Dance 19 Baskctball-Arthur-here 22 Ba sketba 11 -Elkhart -there 23 Ba sketba 11 -A ssump tion-here 27 District Basketball Tournament March 4 Rehearsal of Jr. Play 5' Junior Class Play 7 FHA Initiation 8 Career Day at Sullivan 16 FHA Section 14 Rally at Mowe- qua 29 4-H Rally April 4 Track-Mt. Zion-here 6 District Music--Band Choir 9 Track-Cerro Gordo-here 11 Rehearsal for Sr. play 12 Senior Class Play 15 Baseball-Mt. Zion-there 18 Moultrie County Teachers Meeting 19-23Easter Vacation May 2 FHA Style Show 7 Baseball-Mt. Zion-here 10 District Track Meet 19 Baccalaureate 24 Graduation 27 End of School Administration Board of Education FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Mr. W. D. Foster, Mr. H. P. Bicknell, Mr. Alva Wilt, Mr. John Maxwell. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jasper Rainey, Mr. Donald Smith, Mr. W. B. Elliott. Compliments of Me MULLIN' FUNERAL HOME 4 TO THE STUDENTS: The 1956-57 school year has come to a close. Yet the activities and events of the year will live on in the lives of the pupils and the faculty. I hope the seniors will carry with them the principles of ethi- cal character, the desire for a useful career and a determination to succeed. The stature of a school is measured by the students who enter its halls, the quality of work they do while in school, and the success they attain in their careers after leaving the school. And so, to the class of 1957, I say farewell. I hope that you are taking away with you as much as you leave to us, and we know that you are leaving much behind as a contribution to the student body and the seniors of later years. My wish for you is that you cherish the memories of your high school years and may luck be with you when you enter your future careers. To the undergraduates, my hope is that you will do your utmost to uphold the high ideals that have been the guide for most of the students who have passed through the school and may your later years be well spent. (Signed) Cecil Harden, Unit Superintendent Mrs. SADORIS SELOCK Secretary, Lovington High School Mr. CECIL HARDEN Superintendent, Student Council Sponsor. Central Missouri State College, Colorado State College, University of Kansas City, University of Missouri; B.S. and M. Ed. Mr. DANIEL BRAUER Assistant Principal, Social Science. Western Illinois State College, University of Illinois; B.S. and M. Ed. 5 Compliments of BROOKS AND FARNEY Phone 147 Mr. LAWRENCE ALLEN Mathematics and Science Faculty Mrs. HELEN COSLOW Commerce Mr. FRANK BOGLE Football Coach and Industrial Arts Mr. LEROY DONALDSON Instrumental Music and Music Theory Compliments of PAULINE P. HOOVER, INSURANCE Ftione 80 JENT's CAFE Good Food Phone 17 Lovington Mrs. DOROTHY DONALDSON Physical Educat ion and Health 2nd Semester Mrs. GLORIA FOLEY Home Economics and FHA Sponsor RUTGER'S GENERAL MERCHANDISE AND WALLPAPER Lovington Phone 44 Mr. HAROLD ELLIOTT Agriculture and FFA Sponsor Faculty Mrs. NADINE HARDEN English 7 Mrs. JANET HUNT Vocal music Faculty Mr. EDWARD D. ROOT Health and Boy's P. E. H. J. CURRY INSURANCE AGENCY Lovington, 111. Hail wise we specialize Mrs. PHYLLIS PARMENTIER Health and Girl's P. E. — First Semester Mrs. ELLA STEPHENSON Librarian and Yearbook Advisor COMPLIMENTS OF SCOVIL'S Phone 77 8 Queen Sue Day — Senior Freshman Attendant, Ramona Pound Homecoming Royalty Compliments of GEORGE W. FARTHING Janitor and School Supplies Odin, Illinois Sophomore Attendant, Donna Lee Cripe Junior Attendant, Rowena Newberry Senior Class History In the fall of 1953 a new group of freshmen walked down the halls of L.H.S. The class of 1957. Going back to the beginning year of our career, we recall that we elected the follow- ing officers—President, Colleen McCoy; Vice President, Glenn Newberry; Secretary- Treasurer, Steve Brown; and Reporter, Glenda Gladville. To advise us in our work we selected Miss Goodgion and Mr. Peiffer as sponsors. Jane Cochran represented our class as cheerleader and Mary Jo Davis and Ronald Pound represented us in the Student Council. Our Homecoming King and Queen candidates were Glenda Gladville and Steve Brown. Other activities besides homecoming events included a Pep Dance and a V -Roy Show. The next fall our group again entered L.H.S., this time as Sophomores. Leaders elect- ed were: President, Harold Phelps; Vice President, Jane Cochran; Secretary-Treas- urer, Mary Jo Davis; Reporter, Sue Day. Miss Falls and Mr. Root served as sponsors Student Council members were Charlene Dyer and Ronald Pound. Jane Cocliran was a- gain elected cheerleader. Queen and King candidates for Homecoming were Mary Jo Davis and Wayne Brown. We sponsored the Rhythm Riders and a St. Patrick's Day Dance as class projects. Back once again in the fall of 1955, our Junior officers were: President, Ronald Pound; Vice President, Mary Jo Davis; Secretary-Treasurer, Jane Cochran; Reporter, Danny Hines. We chose Mrs. Harden and Mr. Brauer as class sponsors. Sue Day and Ronald Pound represented us in the Student Council and Jane Cochran was again the cheer- leader from our class. Homecoming was a big event for us since we won first prize on both our window and float and our queen candidate, Jane Cochran, was crowned Queen. Activities included caring for the pop and candy machines, selling Christmas cards, sponsoring stand at games, and the Class Play, Meet Me in St. Louis. We alsc sponsored the annual Jr.-Sr. Banquet and Prom at The Cedar Knolls Supper Club in De- catur on May 25th, using the theme— Moonlight and Roses.” 1957—Already! As Seniors we elected Harold Phelps as President; Sue Day, Vice President; Glenda Gladville, Secretary-Treasurer; and Linda Hamilton, Reporter. A- gain Mrs. Harden and Mr. Brauer worked with us as class sponsors to help us in all of our activities. Mary Jo Davis and Harold Phelps were members of the Student Coun- cil and Jane Cochran served her 4th year as cheerleader. Sue Day, our Class's queen candidate, was elected queen of the Homecoming festivities. Mary Jo Davis was e- lected to receive the DAR Award. Projects were sponsored to help finance our Senior Trip included Magazine Sale, Brown Bombers Basketball Game, Concession stand at games, Wrestling Match, and the Class Play, The Man Who Came to Dinner under the direction of Mrs. Harden. As we begin to prepare to leave L.H.S. this Spring, we realize that we will no longer be working together as a class but each of us will have our own life to live. But even through the best of success we will never forget our happy years at L.H.S. 12 Senior Class Officers LEFT to RIGHT: Harold Hielps, Pres.; Sue Day, Secretary; Glenda Gladville, Treas.; Linda Hamilton, Reporter. Seniors STEVE BROWN I may wake up someday and find myself famous. Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,4; Football 1,2,3. JANE COCHRAN A gal with lots of sparkle Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; FHA1,2,3,4; GAA 1, 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Homecoming Queen 3. WAYNE BROWN And to think . . . only one woman can have me. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4. MARY JO DAVIS An all around girl who radiates joy; Her only weakness is a brown-haired boy. Band 2,3,4; Chorus Glee Club 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Jr. Sr. Class Play. Compliments of ARTHUR MACHINERY SALES Arthur, Illinois 14 SUE DAY Brown eyes have been the downfall of more than one good man. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Homecoming Queen 4. MAURINE ENSIGN A sweet miss but a sweeter Mrs. FHA 2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Hobby Club 3,4; Pep Club 3,4. Best of everything to the class of 1957 MOULTRIE GRAIN ASSOCIATION Cadwell Williamsburg Ullrich Lovington Seniors CHARLENE DYER A full-fledged member of the Mickey Mouse Club. Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3; FHA 1,2,3,4; Play 3,4; Pep Club 3,4. DAVE POSTER He's on the alert when it comes to a skirt. FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4; Basketball 2,3,4. Seniors i GLENDA GLADVILLE I'm little but I do get around. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3, 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; Jr.-Sr. Class Plays. CARROLL HALL I'm a woman hater but the Bible says love your enemies. Baseball Manager 3; Pep Club 3,4; Basket- ball Manager 3; Jr.-Sr. Class Plays. LINDA HAMILTON When love and duty clash let duty go to smash. Mirror Staff 3,4; FHA 3,4; Chorus 2,3,4; Pep Club 3,4; Jr.-Sr. Class Plays. Compliments of BROOKS AND FARNEY Groceries-----Meats Phone 147 Lovington DAVID HARNED It's not the size of the dog in the fight that counts; it's the size of the fight in the dog. 16 Seniors DANNY HINES Live fast, die young, and be a good looking corpse. Band 1,2,3,4; Hobby Club 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. RICHARD KRUGER Doesn't say much but always helps when needed. Band 1,2,3,4; Chorus 3,4; Hobby Club 3,4; Class Play 3,4. DEAN KEARNEY Go West, young man, go West. Football 1,2; FFA 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 4; Class Play 4. COLLEEN McCOY A dream of the future is better than a history of the past. FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 1,2,3,4; Mirror Staff 1, 2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. Compliments of MECHLING'S SUNDRIES 17 Seniors HAZEL MILLER She delights in the fact that she is a Sen- ior. FHA 1,2,3; GAA 1,2;3,4; Marcning Band 1, 2; Chorus 1. GLEN NEWBERRY 'I'm not lazy; I'm Just saving my energy. Football 1,2,3; Track 1. HAROLD PHELPS A greater man may have lived but I doubt it. Class President 2,4; Student Council 4; Bas- ketball 3,4; Football 4. ROY PATRICK Never in a hurry except in a car. Football 1,2,3; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 4; Chorus 1. Best wishes! Class of 1957 ARTHUR LUMBER CO. Arthur, 111. 18 Seniors RONNIE POUND With all the qualities he does possess, there is no doubt he'll find success. Band 1,2,3,45 FFA 1,2,3,4; Hobby Club 2,3, 4; Student Council 1,2,3. ROSALIE SAUTELET Dynamite comes in small packages. Majorette 2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; CAA 2,3,4; Student Director of Class Play 3. RAYMOND QUICK 'Always up to something, never doing noth- ing. Basketball 1,2,3,4; FFA 4; Pep Club 3,4; Hobby Club 4. KAY SLOWE Nobody but my mama and me know what a good boy I really am. Band 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3; Track 1,2,4. Best wishes to the class of '57 H. L. PHILLIPS -- International Harvester Dealer JOHN SMITH I do not let my studies interfere with my education. FFA 1,2; Football Manager 3,4; Hobby Club 1,2; Class Play 3,4. Seniors RONNIE STINSON People should make much of me for good men are scarce. Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Baseball 2,3, 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Class Play 3,4. TO THOSE WE LEAVE BEHIND Four years are gone, four years of joy. To the most it has been so, But we must leave you now, dear school And to other places go. As we go out into our life And trod in new found ways Our memories will oft return To the joys of High School Days So dear high school, and all our friends, We now bid you adieu And to the classes following us We wish good luck to you. SHIRLEY STINSON Full of pep, vim, and vigor. FHA 1,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4; Marching Band 1; Pep Club 3,4. Best Wishes to the Class of '57 CITIZEN'S GAS COMPANY Lovington Arthur Sullivan Hammond 20 Seniors DARRELL TAYLOR Wine, women, and songs are getting me down; I guess I'll have to give up singing. FFA 1,2,3; Pep Club 4; Football 3,4. LYNDA WEST The course of true love always runs smooth. FHA 1,2,3,4; Band 3,4; Class Play 3,4; Pep Club 3,4. Compliments of Ed andEtha Lowder COUNTRY CHARM DAIRY Grade A milk — delivered fresh to your door Lovington, Illinois Junior Class History In the fall of 1954, twenty, green Freshmen crossed the threshold of Lovington High School, We began our year by electing Martha Rainey as president; Shirley Fair, vice-president; Bob McCoy, secretary-treasurer; and Calvan Brosam, reporter. We made history that year by getting second place with our float in the Homecoming Parade and third place with our window. Then, too, Calvin Brosam, our candidate for Homecoming King, was crowned THE KING I Our class sponsors were Mr. Floyd Adair and Mr. Ralph Goodwin. Marcia Bailey was selected to represent us as Cheerleader and Martha Rainey as Student Council representative and they have contin- ued in the same office. Bob McCoy was Freshman Student Council member; Calvin Brosam was Sophomore; and Dean Howard is now our Junior member. During our Sophomore year, our sponsors were Mrs. Elizabeth Pedro and Mrs. Violet Long. Bob McCoy was president; Shirley Rochat, vice-president; Shirley Fair, secretary-treasurer; and Rowena Newberry, reporter. To add to our bank account, we sold candy and had sock hops. Now we are upperclassmen and our sponsors are Mrs. Ella Stephenson and Mr. Lawrence Allen. For our money making projects we have had the respon- sibility of the vending machines and have sold refreshments at some of the games. We had one sock hop. Our class play, The Little Dog Laughed was fun. It was directed by Mrs. Stephenson. Because of the shortage of our number. Four of the girls had double roles. Floyd Woods and Leroy Kearney took care of the scenery and sound effects. Ours was perhaps the last play to be given in the old auditorium and we were proud of our work. Next year . . . SENIORSl Compliments of PETE FOSTER MOTORS Mercury Sales and Service Lovington Phone 2 2 0'� Junior Class Officers Charles Huffman .... Reporter Marcia Bailey............Vice-President Shirley Rochat..........President Dean Howard.............Secretary-Treasurer Mr. Allen 23 Juniors Dean Howard Charles Huffman Compliments of BOB'S CLEANERS Sullivan, IE BUXTON'S STYLE SHOP Ladies Ready-To-Wear Sullivan, 111. 24 Juniors Carole Meadows Rowena Newberry Martha Rainey Shirley Rochat Floyd Wood Compliments of COOLEY'S PLUMBING and HEATING COMPANY Lovington, Illinois Compliments of FIRST NATIONAL BANK Sullivan, Illinois 25 Sophomore Class History Last year twenty-nine Green Freshies” entered Lovington High School. We made some failures but have profited from them and are proud of our work for this year. The float for the homecoming parade was the first of our Fresh- man failures. Our idea, The Sixty-four Thousand Dollar Question , was good but difficulties began. When we finally had it ready and took it from the building where it had been assemblied, a strong wind blew the whole thing awayl We had many good ideas but failed to work to back up those ideas. We scheduled a Work Day and each of us was to donate our earnings to the class treasury. Only one person worked—that was Judy Pound who made two dollars the night before by baby-sitting. We ended our first year with seven dollars in the treasury. This year we have proved that we can work and have a nice little bank account to show for it. We have made and sold candy; sold refreshments at football and basketball games; had sock hops; and sponsored V-Roy, the Magician. Last year our sponsors were Mrs. Dorothy Donaldson and Mr. Har- old Elliott. This year we have Mrs. Janet Hunt and Mr. Elliot. WHEN YOU WANT A PHOTOGRAPHER Home Portraits Wedding - Candids Banquets - Parties Store Interiors •FOR ANY PURPOSE Picnics - Parades Family Reunions Window Displays Accident Pictures Legal Pictures Special Events Outdoor Events Dances - Proms As Well as Studio Appointments We Have the Right Equipment - - You Call or Write WE’LL COME A -RUNNING Photography Is Our Business Your Yearbook Photographer PHONE 26731 Spieth Studio 401 Whittle Avenue OLNEY, ILLINOIS Sophomore Class Officers Ronnie Dye us.............president Bill Stinson .............sec.-treas. (Pete Foster................vice-president not shown) Mr. Elliot 27 Roger Blankenship A. J. Bolsen Sophomores Betty Collins Compliments of Donna Lee Cripe CLANCY BROTHERS Plumbing Heating Lovington Phone 22 Steve Curry Ronnie Dycus Pete Foster Linda Grant 28 Glen Heiserman Dorothy Hettinger Linda Hoffman Jimmy Kearney Compliments of Mary McArthur ENGINEERING SERVICE CORPORATION Decatur Club Building Decatur, 111. Larry Phelps Norman Phillips Judy Pound Rita Smith 29 1 Freeda West Sophomores Sandy Williams Compliments of PETE FOSTER MOTORS Mercury Sales and Service Lovington Phone 22 Earlene Willoughby Fay Willoughby Floyd Winings John Winings Bob Wood 30 Our Milestone of Progress Compliments of CITIZEN'S CAS COMPANY Lovington Sullivan Arthur Hammond Tuscola Gas the ideal fuel The New Gym Interior as seen from the bleachers 31 Freshman Class Officers Rita Johnson Joyce Taylor Don Cochran Jerry Day. . , Mr. Bogle Compliments of COLIINS and DAUGHETRY CHEVROLET CO. Telephone 100 Highway 133 Arthur, 111. secretary-treasurer reporter vice-president president Class of ’60 Mrs. Foley 32 Freshman Class History Last fall, Lovington High School opened its arms to twenty-five eager Freshmen. We started the year by electing class officers. They are: president, Jerry Day; vice-president, Don Cochran; secretary- treasurer, Rena Johnson; reporter, Joyce Taylor; and Student Council representatives, Kenny Lowder and Meredith Bolsen. Two of our class members became cheerleaders; Joyce Taylor and Virginia Hill. Ramona Pound was attendant for the Homecoming Queen. To start our bank account, we sold refreshments at one of the football games and Chesty products at basketball games. We enjoyed sponsoring a Sock Hop and a party. We know that a good Senior trip will be the result of hard work so we are working and looking forward to a good one in our Senior year. Our sponsors are Mrs. Gloria Foley and Mr. Frank Bogle. 33 Freshmen Wayne Adcock Larry Allen Meridith Bolsen Holmes Butler Willie Carr Connie Henneberry Virginia Hill Rena Johnson Bob Long Freshmen Kenny Lowder Darrel McArthur Compliments of H. L. PHILLIPS ternational harvester DEALER Fred Miles Jerry Murphy Judy Phelps Ramona Pound Robert Quick Joyce Smith Dorothy Stinson Marvil Stovall Joyce Taylor 35 Betty Wilt Bill Wagahoft Outstanding Senior. . . . Outstanding Junior. . . . Outstanding Sophomore. Outstanding Freshman. . Most Likely To Succeed, Most Studious.......... Least Studious......... Sleepiest.............. Slowest................ Best Looking........... Best Dressed........... Best Dancer............ Best Build.............. Best Musician.......... Best Personality....... Biggest Gum Chewer. . . Noisiest............... Tallest................ Shortest............... Most Humorous.......... Most Talkative......... Most Bashful........... Most Graceful.......... Prettiest Eyes......... Prettiest Hair......... Prettiest Teeth......... Prettiest Legs......... Smallest Waistline. . . . Best Natured.......... Most Courteous......... Best Actor Actress. . . Biggest Hookey Player. , Biggest Heartbreaker. . , Biggest Clown........... Student Poll .......Ronnie Pound....... .......Bob McCoy.......... .......Ronnie Dycus....... .......Jerry Day.......... .......Ronnie Pound....... .......Ronnie Pound....... .......John Smith......... .......Raymond Quick. . . . .......Tom Brewer......... .......Wayne Brown........ .......Norman Phillips. . . , .......Dean Howard........ .......Darrell Taylor. . . . , .......John Winings.......... ........Dick Kruger...... .......Wayne Brown........ .......Danny Hines........ .......Tom Brewer......... ........Jerry Day......... .......John Smith......... .......Danny Hines........ .......Leroy Kearney. . . . .......Bob Long........... .......Darrell Taylor. . . . .......Tom Brewer......... .......Darrell Taylor. . . . .......Pete Foster........ .......Jerry Day.......... .......Carroll Hall....... .......Steve Brown........ .......John Smith......... .......Roy Patrick........ .......Bob Wood........... ...... John Smith......... Charlene Dyer Martha Rainey Judy Pound Ramona Pound .Charlene Dyer •Charlene Dyer Fay Willoughby Donna Lee Cripe Donna Lee Cripe Jane Cochran Sue Day Joyce Smith Jane Cochran Glenda Gladville Martha Rainey Ramona Pound Donna Lee Cripe Marcia Bailey Ramona Pound Linda Hamilton Linda Hamilton Freeda West Colleen McCoy Charlene Dyer Fay Willoughby Linda Hamilton Linda Hoffman Glenda Gladville Martha Rainey Colleen McCoy Linda Hamilton Hazel Miller Martha Rainey Linda Grant Compliments of CAMPBELL'S BARBER SHOP INSURANCE AGENCY Jerry Ralph Yates Sullivan, Illinois Best Wishes from SULLIVAN FASHION SHOP Ladies' Ready-to-Wear on the southwest comerof 36 Student Council SEATED: Mary Jo Davis, senior; Martha Rainey, junior; Judy Pound, sophomore; Meridith Bolsen, freshman. STANDING: Mr. Harden, sponsor; Harold Phelps, president, senior; Jake Bolsen, sophomore; Kenny Lowder, freshman; Dean Howard, junior. The Student Council is limited in number, to eight students; a boy and girl representative from each class. It is an honor to represent one's class on the Council. This group helps to plan assembly pro- grams and acts as the leader of the student body. This year we have provided a hall guard to greet visitors and to be of help whenever possible. Compliments of the BEN FRANKLIN STORE G. H. Stock Arthur, 111. M. E. Deppo FLEMING AUTO COMPANY S Chrysler Plymouth Sales Service Phone 92 Arthur, B 38 Mirror Staff FIRST ROW: Mis. Stephenson, advisor; Bob McCoy, business manager; Linda Hamilton, circulation manager; Colleen McCoy, Editor; Martha Rainey, assistant editor; Jane Cochran, assistant circulation manager. SECOND ROW: Ramona Pound, Carole Meadows; Earline Willoughby, Linda Giant, Carol Stinson, Mary McArthur. THIRD ROW: Judy Phelps, Iinda Hoffman, Tom Brewer, Dean Howard, Bob Long, Danny Hines. The Mirror Staff is proud to present the 1957 Mirror—the result of many hours of labor done outside of class periods. We have tried to include, in it, those things which help to make your memories of Lov- ington High rrlore vivid and lasting. We have enjoyed the work and sincerely thank everyone who helped us in any way. We have learned that yearbooks are expensive productions and that advertising is the backbone of the work. Although funds were raised in various other ways, we depended on advertising as the greatest source of our funds. Because of their needed help, we take this opportunity to say to our patrons a hearty Thank You! CORWIN HAMILTON See Us for the Best Sportswear and Shoes INDEX NOTION for the Entire Family. The new self service store Sullivan, Illinois 5-10—25d $1.00 39 The Band Music Department . . . Instrumental The Instrumental Department has enjoyed a full and profitable year. All home football and basketball games have featured a half-time show by the Full Band or Dance Band. Homecoming Parade, Windsor Centennial, Tri-County Festival, Winter and Spring Concerts. Spring Tour, Winter and Spring Hops by the Dance Band; all have left their memories and played an important part in the unfolding of another year’s calendar. Contest time has become an increasingly active part of our spring schedule as we participate on a largei scale each year. This year’s District Contest results were extremely gratifying as our department scored heavier than ever in its history. At the district contest, the following placed first; band, trumpet trio, clarinet trio, trumpet-trombone quartette, open woodwind trio, saxophone duet, trumpet solo-jerry Day, tenor saxophone solo-John Win- ings, and bassoon solo-Linda Hoffman. Second place awards were received by Ronnie Pound-baritone solo, flute duet, tower quartet, and saxophone trio. HUNT'S MUSIC SHOP 144 N. Main St. Decatur, 111. Band Instruments - Rental Plan - Music Instructions Complete line of Musical Instruments and Repair Service Compliments of LOVINGTON LUMBER COMPANY R. W. Breedlove, Mgr. Lumber Builder's Supplies Lovington, Illinois Paint Blue Ribbon Page State Finalists Ensembles CLARINET TRIO: Dan Hines, sr., Col- leen McCoy, sr., Sue Nolan, grade 8. TRUMPET TRIO: (freshmen) Jerry Day, Bill Wagahoft, Ken Lowder. TRUMPET - TROMBONE QUARTET: Bill Wagahoft, fr., Ken Lowder, fr.. Dick Kruger, sr., Martha Rainey, jr. OPEN WOODWIND TRIO: Judy Pound, soph., June Ann McClard, gr. 8, Sue Nolan, gr. 8. SAXOPHONE DUET: Marcia Bailey, jr., Sue Day, sr. Compliments of C. C. PHILLIPS Lovington, 111. Compliments of RILEY'S CLOTHING STORE Arthur, Illinois 41 MIXED CHORUS, ROW 1: Linda Hoffman, Shirley Rochat, Donna Cripe, Betty Collins, Mary McArthur, Joyce Taylor, Rena Johnson, Linda Grant, Joyce Smith, Jerry Mur- phy, Ramona Pound. ROW 2: Mrs. Hunt, Virginia Hill, Betty Wilt, Marcia Bailey, Sandra Williams, Earlene Willoughby, Fay Willoughby, Mary Jo Davis, Sue Day, Meredith Bolsen, Connie Henneberry, Carol Stinson, Glenda Gladville, Judy Pound. ROW 3: Jerry Day, Larry Allen, Fred Miles, Darrel McArthur, Bob Long, Kenny Low- Vocal iw m % • —--}------------ i----------------- ' der, Dick Kruger, Wayne Adcock, John Winings, Dean Howard. The vocal music department, under the direction of Mrs. Hung, has had an active and enjoyable year. After be- coming acquainted, we began our ma- jor activities for the year. Special mu- cir uac fnmishpH fnr various loral MIXED ENSEMBLE: Judy Pound, Linda Hoffman, John Winings, Dick Kruger, Kenny Lowder, Betty Collins, Shirley Rochat, Fay Willoughby. meetings and activities and between the acts of the Senior play. The Christ- mas concert was followed by the district music contest at Georgetown; state finals at Charleston; and, finally, Bac- calaureate and graduation. A vote of thanks and appreciation are due Mrs. Harden for her part in nar- rating the Christmas program; to Mr. Harden and the faculty for their special cooperation with our efforts. Music (LEFT ABOVE) Mary Jo Davis, accompanist. (ABOVE) GIRLS TRIO: Linda Hoffman, Betty Col- lins, Marcia Bailey. A vote of thanks is also due Mary Jo Davis for her excellent and dependable piano accompaniment and to each member of the vocal groups for his in- terest and efforts in helping to achieve our goal. We feel that we might look forward to an even more rewarding year to come. At the district contest, firsts were received by Mary McArthur for girl's high voice, and John Winings for boy’s low voice. Seconds were received by Glenda Gladville, girl’s low voice; Carol Stinson, girl's high voice; Fay Willoughby, Girl’s medium voice, Girl's Trio, Mixed Ensemble, and Mixed Chorus. First ratings were given to Mary Mc- Arthur and John Winings at the State Finals. GIRLS ENSEMBLE: Carol Stinson, Shirley Rochat, Donna Cripe, Mary McArthur, Linda Grant, Glenda Gladville, Judy Pound. Cpo Dave Foster Harold Phelps Kay Slowe Ronnie Stinson Dean Howard Charles Huffman Jim Kearney Tom Brewer Pete Foster John Winings Bob Woods Compliments of HEINZELMAN'S BARBER SHOP Lovington, 111. Compliments of HARDWARE STATE BANK Phone 3, Lovington, 111 k Lovington Panthers Larry Allen Homer Butler Willie Carr Don Cochran Jerry Day Kenny Finke Kenny Lowder Darrell McArthur Fred Miles Robert Quick Compliments of EADS STORE Groceries Meats Locker Plant Dry Goods Arthur, 111. DAWSON'S APPAREL SHOP Feminine Apparel For All Ages Arthur, Illinois LEFT: Co-captain Darrell Taylor, Mr. Bogle, Co-cap- tain Wayne Brown. ABOVE: Managers Steve Curry, Richard Carlson, and John Smith. Mr. Bogle. The Panther Gridders might be described as young and inexperienced i Sixteen of the twenty-three players were freshmen and sophomores. The boys won only one game but played some very good football for a young team. They should be an outstanding team in the next two years. Wayne Brown was given the Country Charm Outstanding Player Award and was halfback on the all-area football team. CHEERLEADERS: Joyce Taylor, Linda Grant, Linda Hoffman, Marcia Bailey, Jane Cochran, Virginia Hill. Compliments of CARL MEROLD Compliments of HARRER'S I.G.A. STOR1 Arthur, Illinois 46 B Squad SEATED: Don Cochran, Jerry Day, Darrell McArthur, Homer Butler, Fred Miles, Robert Quick. STANDING: Mr. Root, Roger Blankenship, Kenny Lowder, Marvin Stovall, Dave Foster, Bob McCoy, Charles Huffman, Rus- sell Grant, (Mgr.). The Lovington Panthers of 1956-57 had a pretty successful record considering the inexperience of the person- nel. This year's team had no holdover regulars; Steve Brown and Harold Phelps being the only ones with experience. Realizing this, the boys selected them as co-captains to lead the team. Ten boys won varsity letters. Senior players were: Harold Phelps, Raymond Quick, Ronald Stinson, Danny Hines; Sophomores, Tom Brewer, Ronnie Dycus, Pete Foster, Bob Wood; and Freshman. Homer Butler. Un- derclassmen were used regularly with the A Squad. Tom Brewer, Pete Foster, Ronnie Dycus, Bob Wood, and Homer Butler saw action frequently, with Brewer and Foster playing regularly. This experience should be of great value to next year's team. Tom Brewer was selected by his team-mates to receive the Country Charm Most Valuable Player Award. This was quite an honor to bestow upon Tom as he is only a Sophomore. Harold Phelps won the Glancy Brothers Free Throw Award. Harold shot a respectable IVlo. No captains were elected for next year. The team voted to elect honorary captains at the end of the season. Prospects for next year look very good although we lose some good players by graduation. Five Lettermen will be returning as well as the B Squad to form the nucleus of the 1957-58 cage team. Compliments of STEFFEN'S FEDERATED STORE Compliments of STEARNS TV AND APPLIANCES Motorola Dumont Admiral Norge Maytag Sullivan, Illinois Sullivan, Illinois 47 Tom Brewer Raymond Quick Harold Phelps Ronald Stinson Ronnie Dycus Lovington Compliments of THE JEWEL BOX Phone 12 Lovington, 111. Compliments of MOULTRIE COUNTY TELEPHONE Lovington, Illinois 48 Steve Brown Homer Butler Bob Wood Pete Foster Danny Hines Panthers RHODES LUMBER COMPANY Sullivan, HI. Lumber Roofing Cement Paint Hardware Quality Lumber Compliments of WELBORN DRUG STORE Sullivan, 111. 49 STANDING: Mr. Bogle, Wayne Brown, Homer Butler, Kay Slowe, Darrell McArthur, Ronnie Dycus, Ronald Stinson, Robert Quick, Don Cochran. SEATED: Ralph Cook, Charles Huffman, Tom Brewer, Pete Foster, Jake Bolsen, Roger Blankenship, Steve Curry-manager. Track 1957 The track squad had a good season as they won 19 medals; finished third in the county; and fourth in the conference. It was a young, inexperienced squad lead by seniors Wayne Brown and Ronnie Stinson, the captains who were also our leading point men. «Brown broke the Cenois Conference high jump record with a leap of 5' 9 1 4 . Stinson set a new high school record in the 440 yard dash in 52 seconds. Lettermen were Stinson, Brown, Bolsen, Foster, Brewer, Huffman, Cook, Quick, Dycus, and Blankenship. 50 STANDING: Mr. Root, Ronnie Dye us, Ivan Franklin, Tom Brewer, Dean Howard, Bob McCoy, Kay Slowe. SEATED- Dave Foster, Ronnie Stinson, Roger Blankenship, Homer Butler, Fred Miles, Danny Hines. Baseball Because of an unusually rainy season, our practice periods were curtailed and most of our games were rained out. 51 FRONT ROW: Charlene Dyer, Martha Rainey, Sue Day, Colleen McCoy, Jane Cochran, Betty Collins, Carol Stinson, Linda Hamilton. SECOND ROW: Connie Henneberry, Mary Jo Davis, Glenda Gladville, Reha Johnson, Joyce Smith, Ramona Pound, Freeda West, Sandra Williams, Mrs. Foley-Advisor. THIRD ROW: Linda Hoffman, Fay Willoughby, Judy Pound, Earline Willoughby, Maurine Ensign, Shirley Stinson, Jerry Murphy, Virginia Hill, Meredith Bolsen. FOURTH ROW: Carole Meadows, Lynda West, Shirley Rochat, Joyce Taylor, Marcia Bailey, Dorothy Stinson, Rowena Newberry, Shirley Fair, Betty Wilt. Future Homemakers of America The Future Homemakers had a busy year; beginning with a picnic for the Freshmen girls. All the officers attended the training meeting at Stewardson. At homecoming the girls entered a float in the parade; decorated the goal posts; and had a checkroom at the dance. A soup supper in December improved our financial status and at Christmas time we made corsages which we gave to the ladies at the nursing home when we sang carols for them. We initiated 12 new members and served the FFA Banquet in January. The Section Sweetheart Dance was a gala affair and we enjoyed being hostess for it. Jane Cochran served as section president this year and we were proud of her when she presided at the section rally at Moweaqua which 20 of our members attended. During National FHA Week we had a variety of activities. In the spring of the year we colored eggs for the recrea- tion department, had our style show, and took a trip to St. Louis. ROW 1: Mr. Elliott, Tom Brewer, Ronald Pound, Dean Kearney, Jake Bolsen, John Winings, Jim Kearney. ROW 2: Jerry Day, Don Cochran, Floyd Winings, Kay Slowe, LeRoy Keamev, Wayne Adcock, Raymond Quick, Dave Foster. F. F. A. Officers were elected at our first meeting. They are: Ronald Pound, pres.; Tom Brewer, vice-pres.; Dean Kearney, sec.; A. J. Bolsen, treas.; John Winings, reporter; Jim Kearney, sentinel; Mr. Elliott, advisor. On September 19, 1956, several members attended the Leadership Training School at Mt. Auburn. The Land Use Judging team of John Winings, Kay Slowe, Dave Foster, Don Cochran, and Ronald Pound placed sixth in the Section 19 judging contest which was held at Bethany. Fifth place individual was John Winings. At the Sectional Grain and Poultry Show held at Litchfield, we were represented by Dave Foster, Tom Brewer, and Dean Kearney. Dave Foster, Dean Kearney, and John Winings placed ninth in the grain judging contest. Kay Slowe, Leroy Kearney, and Tom Brewer placed third in the poultry team. The parliamentary procedure team, which placed sixth, consisted of John Winings. Glenn Heiserman, Jerry Day, Don Cochran, and Jim Kearney. John Winings placed first in the public speaking contest at Mt. Auburn. John will take part in the district contest and, we hope, the state contest. The fat stock judging team was Jerry Day, Floyd Winings, and Glen Heiserman. The Dairy Judging Team of Dave Foster, John Winings, and Ronald Pound, won first place in the section 19 judg- ing contest. In the individual contest Dave placed first; John, third; and Ronald, eighth. Project awards went to Dean Kearney. Dave Foster won both the De Kalb award and District Four Foundation award in dairy. He is one of the five persons trying for the state award. With the help of the FHA and Mrs. Foley, the chapter held a parent-son banquet in the high school with Tom Reedy being given an Honorary Chapter Farmer degree. Compliments of DONNELL BROTFERS Sullivan, Illinois 53 Compliments of HARDEN SUNDRIES Sullivan, Illinois ROW 1: Mr. Allen, Danny Hines, Bob McCoy, Ronnie Pound, Judy Phelps. ROW 2: Bob Long, Floyd Winings, Raymond Quick, Linda Grant, Earline Willoughby, Mary McArthur. ROW 3: Dick Kruger, Bill Wagahoft, Dean Howard, Ronnie Dycus, Linda Hoffman, Marica Bailey. Hobby Club Our activities for this year included a trip to the ball park in St. Louis where we saw the Cardinals beat Milwaukee. We had our annual display of hobbies with prizes going to Danny Hines, Dean Howard, Ronnie Pound, Dick Kruger, and Larry Allen. On the thirty-first of May we took an excursion on the Mississippi on theAdmiral, the largest stainless steel ship in the world. Officers elected for next year are; President, Bob McCoy; Vice-President, Earline Willoughby; Secretary- Treasurer, Mary McArthur; Reporter, Ronnie Dycus. Compliments of HAGERMAN CO. SULLIVAN, ILL. Plumbing Heating Wiring FHA Financing Provided Convenient Terms Frigidaire Maytag Hoover RALPH L. FULLER, O. D. Office Hours 8:00 to 5:30 daily Closed Thursday afternoons Phone 7161 Sullivan, Illinois 54 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Sue Day, Judy Pound, Glenda Gladville, Jane Cochran, Martha Rainey, Mrs. Foley-Advisor. SECOND ROW: Rosalie Sautelet, Mary MacArthur, Connie Henneberry, Meredith Bolsen, Joyce Smith, Ramona Pound, Joyce Taylor, Rena Johnson, Shirley Stinson, Maurine Ensign. THIRD ROW: Virginia Hill, Jeny Murphy, Linda Grant, Linda Hoffman, Marcia Bailey, Hazel Miller, Judy Phelps, Betty Wilt. Girls Athletic Association The Girls' Athletic Association has been a very active group this year. Our sponsors were Dorothy Donaldson and Gloria Foley. Our activities included tennis, badminton, volleyball, basketball, speedball, hiking, and basketball skill tests. This year the spring GAA Playday was held in Lovington. Approximately 126 GAA girls attended. On May 13 we held our annual banquet at the St. Nicholas Hotel in Decatur. Martha Rainey and Marcia Bailey were our delegates to GAA camp at East Bay, Bloomington. We also entered a float in the annual Homecoming parade. There were twenty-three girls in GAA this year. Eight girls received first year awards, three received second year awards, one received the first year state award and four received second year state awards. 55 FRONT ROW, Left to Right: Mrs. Foley, Ronnie Dycus, Sue Day, Cheerleaders-Virginia Hill, Joyce Taylor, Linda Hoffman, Marcia Bailey, Linda Grant, Jane Cochran. SECOND ROW: Colleen McCoy, Glenda Gladville, Meredith Bolsen, Judy Phelps, Connie Henneberry, Mary Jo Davis, Joyce Smith, Ramona Pound, Freeda West ’ Sandra Williams, Dorothy Stinson, Jerry Murphy. THIRD ROW: Lynda West, Carole Meadows, Martha Rainey Judy Pound, Betty Collins, Earline Willoughby, Mary Mac Arthur, Charlene Dyer, Shirley Stinson, Fay Willough- by, Rena Johnson, Berry Wilt. FOURTH ROW: Dean Kearney, Jerry Day, Don Cochran, DarTell Mac Arthur Willie Can, Steve Curry, Robert Quick, Richard Carlson, Homer Butler, Bob McCoy, Wayne Adcock, Linda Hamilton. FIFTH ROW: Bill Wagahoft, Dean Howard, Carroll Hall, Bob Wood, Tom Brewer, Fred Miles, Harold Phelps, Ronnie Pound, Richard Druger, Charlie Riff man. SIXTH ROW: Danny Hines, Raymond Quick Darrell Taylor, Wayne Brown, A. J. Bolsen, Larry Allen, Floyd Winings, Norman Phillips. Pep Club The Pep Club was organized in the fall and held a meeting with the Cheerleaders each Friday. Mrs. Parmentier, Mrs. Foley, and Mrs. Donaldson helped as advisors. Sue Day was captain and Ronnie Dycus was co-captain. 56 Swing Band ROW 1: Mr. Donaldson, Sue Day, John Winings, Marcia Bailey, Larry Allen, Bob Long. ROW 2: Kenny Lowder, Bill Wagahoft, Mr. Allen, Jerry Day, Dick Kruger, Mary Jo Davies, Martha Rainey. Our Swing Band has been a popular and active organization. They have played at WTVP, St. Nicholas Hotel, Decatur Chib, Hobby Club Dance, Christmas Dance, Valentine Dance, and they have alternated with the re- gular band at the basketball games. 57 THEY ENJOY THEIR WORK! Senior Class Play THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER was presented in the new gym by the senior class under the direction of Mrs. Harden. John Smith starred in the production as Sheridan White- side, a celebrity who finds himself an unwilling guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Standley, played by Dean Kearney and Lynda West. June and Richard, their two children, were Charlene Dyer and Carroll Hall. Mr. Stanley's sister, straight from the HOUND OF RASKER- VILLES, was Sue Day. Richard Kruger was the butler and Glenda Gladville played the part of his wife, Sarah. Dave Foster looked and acted his part as Dr. Bradley. He was assisted by the capable nurse, Miss Preen, who was Jane Cochran. Romantic interest was provided by Mr. Whiteside's secretary, Maggie Cutler, (Colleen McCoy) and Bert Jefferson, a young newspaper man (Ronald Stinson). The course of true love was interrupted by the entrance of the famous actress, Lorraine Sheldon (Linda Hamilton). Some of the unusual guests were: Banjo, Danny Hines; Professor Metz, Kay Slowe; Beverley Carlton, John Win- ings; Mrs. McCrutchen, Mary Jo Davis; Mrs. Dexter, Rosalie Sautelet. Others in the cast were: convicts, Darrell Taylor and Raymond Quick; radio technician, Wayne Brown; and Sandy—June's boyfriend, Harold Phelps. 58 Junior Class Play The Junior class play, THE LITTLE DOG LAUGHED, was the last production to be given in the old audi- torium. It was directed by Mrs. Stephenson. With a class of thirteen and a play cast of fifteen, four of the students doubled in roles. Dean Howard played the part of the father, Mr. Huntington, and Martha Rainey played the mother, Mrs. Huntington. Laurie, the daughter (Marcia Bailey) is home for the summer after two years of college. Her brother, Wally (Bob McCoy) is a well adjusted high student. In fact, the entire family seems to be well adjusted until Laune, a psychology major, goaded by some unkind remarks, gives the ink blot test to her mother's influential guests. By the time Mrs. Huntington arrives, her guests are gone. Horatio P. Honeywell, a bird fan- cier and taxidermist (Charles Huffman) also inter- ests the budding psychologist when he calls upon their maid, Gus (Rowena Newberry). 59 l � | ‘i� I? ’ ifT i( $ The 1957 Graduates Where Do We Go From Here? Salutatorian Award Valedictorian Award Charlene Dyer American Legion awards for scholarship, leadership, and citizenship during the four years of high school were awarded to Richard Kruger, Dave Foster, Colleen McCoy, and Sue Day. The Danforth Award, based on leadership, social life, and religious life, went to Dean Kearney and Jane Cochran, Mary Jo Davis was named the DAR winner. The DeKalb Award went to Dave Foster. Dramatic awards were given to Linda Hamilton and John Smith. Music awards were received by Richard Kruger and Glenda Gladville. 60 Ronald Pound Senior Will We, the Class of 1957, being of sound mind, do hereby bequeath the following to those we leave be- hind. I, Steve Brown, leave my father in school. I, Wayne Brown, leave my ability to high-jump to Bill Wagahoft. I, Jane Cochran, leave my Palsy-Walsy club member- ship card to Joyce Taylor. I, Mary Jo Davis, leave my ability to play the piano to Larry Phelps. I, Sue Day, leave my homecoming crown to the next red head. I, Charlene Dyer, leave my ability to make the A Honor roll to Charlie Huffman. I, Maurine Ensign, leave my artistic ability to Fay Willoughby. I, Dave Foster, leave my ability for lighting cigarettes to Martha Rainey. I, Glenda Gladville, leave my voice to Rowena New- berry. I, Carroll Hall, leave my transportation to school every morning to Bob McCoy. I, Linda Hamilton, leave my ability to walk down the middle of the hall and hit the lockers on both sides to Marcia Bailey. I, Dan Hines, leave my ability to argue to Leroy Kearney. I, Dean Kearney, am leaving and taking Lynda West with me. I. Richard Kruger, leave my reserved chair in the second hour girls’ P.E. class to Steve Curry. I, Colleen McCoy, leave high school to go to the farm. I, Hazel Miller, leave my ability to play hookey to anyone who can get away with it. I, Roy Patrick, leave my worn-out alarm clock to someone who needs it. I, Harold Phelps, leave my basketball uniform to anyone who thinks he can fill it. I, Ronald Pound leave my FFA membership to Bob Long. I, Raymond Quick, leave my headaches” from the senior trip to Dean Howard. I, Rosalie Sautelet, leave my job in the cafeteria to Donna Cripe. I, Kay Slowe, leave my ability to be first in the lunch line to Mrs. Hunt. I, Ronnie Stinson, leave my physique to Marvin Stovall. I, Shirley Stinson, leave my tumbling ability to Connie Henne berry. 1, John Smith, leave my hairdo to Jerry Day. I, Lynda West, leave two Kearney boys and take the other one. To Mr. Harden, we leave a box of cigars. To Mrs. Harden, we leave memories of the Senior Class Trip. To Mrs. Coslow, we leave some new machines for her department. To Mr. Brauer, we leave a bell which will clear the halls between class. To Mr. Allen, we leave a new bass fiddle. To Mr. Elliot, we leave an Ag class that will stay awake. To Mrs. Hunt, we leave a chorus which will attend re- hearsals. To Mr. Donaldson, we leave a band that will get first at state contest. To Mrs. Donaldson, we leave energetic PE classes. To Mrs. Foley, we leave many more happy years with FHA. To Mr. Root, we leave our best wishes for success in his new field. To Mr. Bogle, we leave a study hall with more corners. To Mrs. Stephenson, we leave a better organized Mirror Staff. To Doris, we leave an automatic excuse writer. To Mrs. Dickenson, we leave cafeteria help which will be there everyday. To Dave and Culley we leave a motor scooter as means of transportation between the old and new buildings. To the Freshmen, we leave three years of fun and hard work. To the Sophomores, we leave sufficient funds for next year’s Prom. To die Juniors, we leave the honor and thrills of being Seniors. Signed and sealed by the Senior Class Of LJH.S. this 21st day of May, 1957. 61 May 24, 1957