Lovington High School - Mirror Yearbook (Lovington, IL)

Page 28 text:

Wide Awake and Ready to Go. Senior A senior Trip is the culmination of four years of planning and work which involves the students as well as their sponsors. Mrs. Grace Eskridge and Mr. Lawrence Allen were on hand bright and early on the morning of Friday, May 10th, 1963, as the group assembled at the high school prior to their drive, by automobile, to the Illinois Central station in Mattoon. A train's arrival is exciting and the All Aboard a welcomed invitation. Chicago, here we come!

Page 27 text:

Juimor Dear Mr. Allen: It was nice to see your name in the newspapers re- cently telling about the new honors that you have won in the scientific field, since you left the teaching pro- fession. It set me to thinking about Lovington High School and my fellow students there. I remember that you and Mrs. Eskridge were the sponsors of that Class of 1963 ... the one that was so small in number and so many wondered what, if anything, they might ever ac- complish after graduation. You will be interested, I am sure, in hearing that I was able, last week, to see all the members of that graduating class. And I have an idea that you would enjoy my sharing that visit with you. Here it is! Remember the great success of the World's Fair in New York in 1965? I didn’t think that another fair could ever compete with it but, after spending last week at the 1977 World's Fair in Lake City ... on the shores of City Lake ... I have decided that the present Fair exceeds all its predecessors. Perhaps I am prejudiced since I met so many former schoolmates there, but let me tell you about it. At the very entrance of the Fair I met Richard Cook and his family who had stopped by on their way to Lov- ington's new shopping center. I considered myself lucky to meet friends in such a big place but, a few min- utes later, I stopped in the midway to observe a famous orchestra and at the piano sat Tom Switzer! The num- ber that they were playing was Chopsticks. It still seems to be the only piece that he plays but at least he has managed to win fame with the many variations of Chopsticks that he has arranged. Farther down I heard the cry of a carnival barker and decided that, for a woman, she was good . . . and she looked familiar. Can you imagine? It was Joyce Lee! Then I did another double take as 1 looked at the fat man and fat woman. They were Wayne Blankenship and Julia Burcham. Well . . . calories do add up. you know! Even the weight lifter was a former classmate . . . Richard Trummel. Ever since he won the title of Mr. World of 1968 he has been the envy of the men and the idol of the women. He's still the same friendly per- son and, when I wanted to talk about his successes, he directed me to the next attraction . . . Superman. He was Richard Grant. We always knew that he would put his superb strength and ability to use somehow. As I walked past the house of mirrors, I saw Steve Trainor who is in charge of that attraction. At last he is in a place where he can comb his hair to perfection. I spent considerable time in the exhibits of the for- eign countries. In the Swiss Cheese center was Dave Lorenson. Well ... he always wanted to be a big cheese and, at last, he is in WITH the biggest ones. .Piropikecy In the United Nations lecture room I found Frances West on the platform. She is a member of the Peace Corps and has just returned from her assignment in Rus- sia and was discussing some of the help she had been able to give the natives there. Then I met Norma Rickey but just couldn't believe it was she. After her visit in Africa she decided to make it her home . . . and . . . had found the medic- inal plant that the Watusi warriors use to make them so tall. Imagine Norma 7 feet tall! No wonder I didn't recognize her. Leaving the foreign exhibits I went to the Modern Living Building. There I saw quite a crowd of women around a hair styling demonstration being given by Bob Piatt. His model was Linda Phillips. One thing that can be said for Piatt is that his styles are definitely DIF- FERENT! I wonder, however, if the work doesn't have him confused and that confusion shows in all of his styles for he is considered the best of ratters. In the Clothes for the Modern Living Building I rec- ognized two of the models as Lei Yamamoto and Kay Weaver. They, too. had a crowd as they displayed the latest in bikinis. Later, in a Penny Arcade, we ran across Richard Goad. They say that he is so skilled at the pinball machine op- erations that he can now play two pinball machines at a time. I was unable to learn just how he finances his op- erations. In the Rides area I met Mike Lee. Mike is in charge of maintenance of all the rides and is doing quite well for himself. When he travels he drives a Special Built Cadillac. But his boss is doing even better. The rides are the property of the Gilbert Phelps, Inc. In addition Gilbert maintains a fleet of planes to furnish his own transportation. Looking across the way we saw Larry Morrison riding the Merry-go-round. His father had just bought him a handful of tickets. Guess he never will grow up! As I was about to leave the fair, I met some dignitar- ies who were just arriving. In the group I recognized John Bowers and Lynden Long, the two senators from Alaska. We managed to speak briefly and I congratu- lated them upon their part in the Alaskan developments. They were modest about their achievements. Later I wished that I had asked them why they had decided to make their homes in the far north. That reminded me of your co-sponsor of the class . . . Mrs. Eskridge. As a world traveler she has made her home in many differ- ent places on Earth and I am told that her next travel itinerary includes a trip to Mars. After leaving the gate I marveled that I had met the whole class of 1963. Sincerely, KIRBY FLEMING - Class of '64 23

Page 29 text:

T rap The Sheraton housed the group and from the hotel the students went on conducted tours of points of interest in the windy city. High- lights of the trip was a dinner in Chinatown and a cruise in the Wendelia yacht on Lake Michi- gan. It was a never-to-be-forgotten experience. On Sunday evening the tired group of seniors was met at the station by friends and relatives. Up high with a cam- era and it's a snap! (Lower Left) Newest Mode of Travel. Cooper set the record of 22 Laps. A new style of architecture breaks the skyline.