Lowpoint Washburn High School - Quill Yearbook (Washburn, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 100 of the 1951 volume:

4 '1 i 'W ff ,r . - ,f THE QUILL Foreword The years pass by as if they were days. And in their passing, the memory of our merry hours spent at W. T. H. S. grows dim. Familiar faces grow faint in the shadows of forgetfulness. It is their hope that you will remember this volurne. If it brings to mind the happy moments spent at W. T. H. S., if it refreshes your memory the companions of yesterday, if it serves as a link in the chain of your life, then the supreme purpose of the staff has been fulfilled. Z Dedication The Quill of 1951 is presented as a record 5,,,Q'fii.7 1'-A'A , . I ' 2 .m y ri fi. L of Student life at Washburn Township High School. It is intended to serve as a lifetime memory of the Senior Class -- of those who are leaving the school this year, many perhaps to serve their country. May this, the Quill of 1951, fulfill its purpose, and bring happy memories to our boys, as they seek freedom on land and sea, and peace and contentment to our girls who keep the home fires burning. To all those former students of W. T. H. S. who are now in the service of our country: To a soldier in battle scarred Korea, to our boys on an island in the Pacific, to a sailor on a flat-top in the blue Mediterranean, to a flyer in the sky over Europe, to all of them everywhere in the world - we dedicate this book. 3 Q91 -91 N, lr :Nm l m 1, .,..,,g ,,:,,, 2 , 1. ii i J ,,. Q ' .,, . GK. Quill Staff I 195 Editor-in-Chief. . . . . . . . . . Assistant Editor. . Business Manager. . . . Art Editor ....... Feature Editor. . . Sports Editor. . . . Sponsor. . . .. . . . 4 Mary Ann Gardner Donald Ficht Kenneth Snider Jo Ann Laible Joyce Faw Loyd Damerell Mrs. Jones 3 S. :uf N : 'alla QR li . 170' le E- .A slr 5 51314 1, r Q vm. 52' 0 1: 1 af . r p xi , . of 1-4 2 1 l Board of Education George Gibson, President Lyle White Ira Tribbey Charles Danhof Raymond Schwartz Judson Faw Harold Jury To the Board of Education of Washburn High School, we, the members of the Quill Staff extend greetings. It has been your responsibility to administer to the affairs of our school so as to advance the welfare of Washburn High in every way possible. We thank you for your co-operation and support of the alumni, the faculty, and the entire student body. The Quill Staff 6 MRS. BERNADINE JONES Kirksville State Teachers College, B.S.: University of Chicago M.A.3 University of Missouri: University of Coloradog English Library Work: MR. E. R. JONES Kirksville State Teachers College, B.S. University of Chicago M.A.: University of Colorado: University of Missourig Purdue Universityg Principal---Social Science and History 7 MISS DONNA SCHRIVER North Central College, B.A.: Mathematic s MRS. ELEANOR ROSS Bradley University, B.S Music and Science Home Economics 8 MR. JAMES BAKER 1 Illinois State Normal University, B.S.: Music and General Mathematics MR. G. O. BRUMMET Illinois State Normal University, B. Ed Ewing College, B. C. C.: Brown's Business College: Gregg Collegeg Commerce MR. KENNETH CONDIT University of Illinois B.S.: Agriculture MR. FRED EIHAUSEN Eureka College, B.S.g University of Wisconsin University of Colorado: Bradley University: Coach and Science 10 MISS HELEN PENN James Millikin Universityg Eastern Illinois State Collegeg Bysiness Education and Social Scienceg Was hired to replace Mr. Brummet February 13 Welcome, Miss Penn! 'll '7 Salutatorian VERA KE MP Mixed Chorus ........... . ..... Girls' Glee .................. Pep Club ........ G.A.A. ............. . Vice-President ........ Class Vice-President .... Librarian ............. Librarian Club .... Latin Club ....... Quill Staff. Q . . T.A. B..... 1,3,4 1,3,4 z,3,4 ..3,4 ...4 ...4 ...4 ...4 . . . z .. 3.4 l,Z,3 Valedictorian MARY ANN GARDNER Class Secretary .......... . ......... .... 1 Class Treasurer .................. ..... Z Class President .... ..... 3 FJ-LA. ............ l,Z,3,4 Advisory Board .... ..... 3 Treasurer ....... .... 4 Pep Club ......... l,Z,3,4 President ......... .... 3 Latin Club ............ .... Z Latin Club Reporter. . . . . . . . 2 Prattler Staff. . . . . . . . . Girls'Glee.......... MixedChorus......................... Band.................... .... ......... ....2.4 l,Z,3,4 l,Z,3,4 . Z,3,4 Secretary and Treasurer Student Council .... 2,4 G.A.A...................................3,4 Treasurer.......................... Class Play ............... Assistant Editor Ouill ..... Quill Editor .............. if-arian ................. Librarian Club President .... I. S. H. P. A. Delegate .... Ensemble Accompanist ..... Outstanding Class Student .... T. A. B. ................. . Candidate for Queen. . . . . . 3 ....3.4 ...3 ....4 3.4 ...4 ...3,4 3,4 . .l,Z,3 .....4 GERRY WHITE Class President................. Class Treasurer ...... Class Representative. . . G.A.A. .............. . F.H.A. ....... . President. . . . Reporter ......... Counci1...................... Section XI Treasurer ............. Delegate to National Convention. . . . . . Latin Club ....................... .... Pep Club .................. .... . . . . Class Play ....... Prattler Editor .... mtant Editor ....... Reporter ............... l. S. H. P. A. Convention .... Quill Staff ............... M Glee ........... Mixed Chorus ........ Publicity Manager .... T. A. B. ............ . Secretary. . . Z 3 1 . . . . . .3,4 1,Z,3,4 .. 3 Z 3 3 3 Z l,Z,3,4 . . . . 3,4 ... ...3, ...l. 1.2. 1.2. 4 3 2 4 4 Z 3 2 3 Z RUTH WALLACE MixedChorus.................. . Girls' Glee. . . . Pep Club. . . . F.H.A........ Historian. . . . G.A.A... . .... Latin Club. . . . Quill Staff. . . . Class Play. . . . . . Prattler Typist. . . . 1.1.3. ..... .. ...l,4 ...l,3,4 .... 1,2 1,Z,3,4 ..,3,4 ...Z ..3,4 ... 3 ....4 .1,2,3 DIANA HATTAN Mixed Chorus........ ....... ....Z,3,4 1 Girls'Glee............ .... Band ........ 1-'.H.A. ....... . Treasurer ............. Historian ............... Delegate to State Camp .... Librarian ................. Librarian Club ............ Secretary and Treasurer. . . PepClub.................. Qu.i11Staff............... Prailer Feature Editor .... Typist ................ G.A.A. ................ . Secretary .................. Reporter ................... Student Council Representative. Class Play ................... T. A. B. .................... . Candidate for Queen. . . . ,Z,3 l,2,3,4 1,Z,3,4 . .... 3 ....4 3 ..Z,3,4 l,Z,3,4 ....3 ....3 ....4 ..3,4 ....3 ...4 3 ...3,4 .. ..1,Z,3 ....4 DANNY SCHR OEDER Class President................. Basketball ...................... Baseball .................. Track ...................... President of Student Council .... Representative ............ Co-author of Constitution .... Organizer ................ Prattler Staff .............. Quill Staff ...... Mixed Chorus ....... ........ Boys' Glee ................... ' Vice-President of Glee Club. . . April Showers Chorus ......... Pep Club. . ........... . . T. A. B. ................ . Class Play Stage Manager. . . Class Play .............. Outstanding Athlete .... Candidate for King .... LENILDA BELTRAMEA MlxedChorus..................... . Girls' Glee. . Band ........ . . . F.H.A. ............. . Advisory Board .... Prattler Staff ..... 'IEEE ...... Librarian .... Senior Play .... Junior Play .... Quill Staff .... T.X.B..... . . .Z,3 . . .Z,3 .Z,3.4 ,Z,3,4 . . . Z ,2,3,4 l',Z,3,4 . . . .2 . . . .1 . . . . Z ...3,4 .1,z,s D ORIS RINKENBERGER MixedChorus.................... ....l,4 G1rls'Glee......... .... . ......... . ....l,3,4 Pep Club .... F.H.A. .... . G.A.A. ..... . Librarian. . . Quill Staff. . . Latin Club .... T. A. B. .... . ...1,2 ... 1,2 3,4 Z 3,4 ......Z 1,z,3 JOYCE FAW ClassTreasurer.............. ... Girls' Glee ...... Mixed Chorus .... F.H.A. ........ . Secretary ....... Vice-President .... Pep Club ................ Prattler Mimeographer .... Quill Staff .................. Assistant Feature Editor. . . . Feature Editor ........... Class Play ....... Librarian ....... Librarian Club. . . T. A. B. .......... . Dramatic Contest .... G.A.A. .......... . ...l,4 1,Z,3,4 I,Z,3,4 l,Z,3,4 . . . . .3 . . . . .4 . . .1,Z .. 4 ...3,4 . . . 3 . . . .4 . . . 3,4 . . . 3,4 ....l,Z,3 LOYD DAMERELL Basketball... ..... ,... Track ....... ................. Baseball ....... Mixed Chorus .... Boys' Glee ......,.... Class Play ................... Class Vice-President ........... Student Council Representative. . . . Quill Staff Assistant Sports Editor. . . Sports Editor ........... Pep Club ............... T. A. B. ........ . F .F .A. ........... . Vice-President. . . Sentinel ......... Pest Contest ...... Candidate for King .... l,Z,3,4 . .Z,3,4 .Z,3,4 ..Z,3,4 .Z,3,4 .. 3,4 .. 3 ..4 ...3 1,Z,3,4 . l,Z,3 l,Z,3,4 ....3 ....4 ...Z,4 ...4 SAM KLINE Cx-ossCountry...... ....... .. Trar:k..... .... . ....l, Treasurer.... President................ Sectional Judging Contest. . . . . . . State Judging Contest .... Class Play .............. T. A. B. .............. . Pep Club .... Z,3,4 ...4 z,3,4 ...3 .. 4 .3,4 ....3,4 ....3,4 1,z,3 1,z,3 SUZANNE THIERER MixedChorus.... ........ Girls' Glee ........ . ..... . .... l-'.H.A.. ....... .... National Convention Delegate. . . . . . . . . Pep Club .................... . . . Class Play ..... ............ Quill Staff ....... Pifiler Typist .... Librarian ......... Librarian Club .... G.A.A. ......... . T. A. B.. . . Z,3,4 Z 3,4 2 3,4 . .3 Z,3,4 . . 3 . 3,4 . 4 . 4 ...4 . .4 l,2,3 JO ANN LAIBLE FJ-l.A. ..... . Pep Club .... Quill Staff ..... Girls' Glee ..... Mixed Chorus ..... . . . Girls' Ensemble. . . . . Band ....... . . . . . . . . Senior Play. . . Librarian. ..... Librarian Club. . . G.A.A. ........ . T. A. B.. . AL ICE PAC EY MxxedChorus ......... . Girls' Glee. . ..... Girls' Ensemble. . . Band ...... ...... . . F.H.A ...... ......... Parliamentarian. G.A.A. ........... . Secretary ...... Pep Club .......... Vice-President. . Laiin Club ......... Librarian ........ Librarian Club. . . Class Play ...... Senior Play ..... Prattler Typist. . . Quill Staff ..... T. A. B, ..... 34 34 34 34 3 5 3 3 3 .3 Z KENNETH SNIDER. Basketball...................... Basebal1............ ......... .. .. Track............... CrossCountry................ Class Vice-President. . . . . .... . . . Student Council Representative. . . . . . MixedChorus.................. Boys'G1ee. ...... Quil1Staif .... Quill Business Manager. . . . . . . . Assistant Business Manager. . . April Showers Chorus ......... T. A. B.. .L ........ . . Pep Club ......... Class Play ..... .. Homecoming King. . . . 0 1,z,3,4 1,z,3,4 .Z,3,4 ... 1,4 '.... 3 l,Z,3,4 l,Z,3,4 .....3,4 .Q...4 ...3 ..l,Z,3 . . .l,Z,3,4 ...3,4 ...4 JOYCE SAFF ORD Transferred................... Band. ..... Girls' Glee ..... Mixed Chorus .... Girls' Ensemble. . . Librarian ...... Library Club ..... F.H.A. ........... . Advisory Board. . . Pep Club .......... Treasurer .... G.A.A. ....... . President .... . . . Class Play ............... Reporter of Library Club .... Prattler Staff ............ ecretary ..... T. A. B. ........ . SHIRLEY ZENZEN M1xedChorus..... ........ ... Girls' Glee. . . . PepClub ..... Librarian. .. . . . , Librarian Club, Vice F.H.A.. .......... . . Advisory Board .... Latin Club ....... G.A.A. ........ . Prattler Staff .... Quill Staff ...... Class Play ....... Class Secretary .... . -President .... . ........ 4 Homecoming Oueen. . . . T. A. B. ..... ..... . l,Z,3,4 .1,Z,3 1,2,3,4 . Z,3,4 l,Z,3,4 ...Z,4 . . . . Z ...3,4 ...3 .. 4 ...3,4 ...Z,3 ......4 ....l,Z,3 EUGENE KNOBLAUCH .... . ............. .... Reporter ........ Cross Country ....... F.F.A. Pest Contest. . . Pep Club ............ Boys' Glee ......... Mixed Chorus. . . Class Play .... T. AMB.. . . . . 2,3,4 . . . 4 Z,3,4 1,3,4 . 1,2 Z,3,4 Z,3,4 . .3,4 l,Z,3 . .q . A Q L ' i Qi t. fl, Bruce Minch We wish to introduce to you another Senior of Washburn High School. Although Bruce is a Senior, he is not as well acquainted with the student body as we would like for him to be. Bruce has been handicapped since birth and has been unable to attend high school. He was born April 18, 1932 in Washburn, Illinois, and has continued to reside here. Although he has been unable to attend school and take part in school activities-- with the help of teachers in his home--he has broadened in his education and has a scholastic standing of A throughout his grade and high school years. Mr. H. B. Ireland taught Bruce while he was in the grades. His high school teachers were: Mrs. F. S. Zeller, Miss Marie Shafer, Mr. Harry D. Campbell, Mr. George Brumrnet, Mrs. Bernadine Jones, and Mr. E. R. Jones. He is a very enthusiastic baseball fan, and the Cubs are a great favorite of his. He also spends much of his leisure time listening to the radio and reading: therefore he has a very broad view of world affairs. He likes to crochet and is very skillful at this work. He likes to listen to musical programs on the radio, and he attends shows quite frequently at the theaters. He is looking forward to warm, sunny days when he can get on his three-wheel bike and visit his neighbors and chat with them. He loves to go boat- ing with his parents, and he is also a lucky fisherman. He is taking a course in Driver Training, with Mr. Jones, our high school principal, as teacher. Next fall Bruce is planning to take a course in Jewelry at Peoria. If he likes the work, he will probably follow this profession throughout his life. May we say the best of luck to you, Bruce. Z2 History of Class of '51 In September, 1947, twenty-three green Freshmen entered the hallowed halls of the Washburn Township High School. We were piloted through out first year by our officers: Danny Schroeder, Presidentg Kenneth Snider, Vice-President, Mary Gardner, Secretaryg and Joyce Faw, Treasurer. Miss Clara Reeves was our class sponsor. All of us re-assembled for our Sophomore year but five members: Marshall Bernius, Dean Kizer, Stewart Herron, Mary Nurse, and Margaret Hart. During the year we lost Alfred Schierer but were joined by Joyce Safford. Knowing that we had a Prom to give the following year, we sold coke and candy. Our officers that year were Gerry White, President, Loyd Damerell, Vice-President, Shirley Zenzen, Secretaryg and Mary Gardner, Treasurer. Mr. Snow was our class sponsor. Our Junior year was one of our busiest. We sold tickets at some of the con- cessions during the Fall Festivalg sponsored the Christmas danceg and presented the play, The Nutt Family under the direction of Miss Schriver. We entertained the Seniors with a banquet at the high school and a dance at the Log Cabin on May 5, 1950, with music by Larry Lonny. Ray Bannon joined us only to leave early in the spring. The officers that year were Mary Gardner, President, Loyd Damerell, Vice-President: Shirley Zenzen, Secretaryg and Gerry White, Treasurer. Miss Vers Huttenburg was our class advisor. Then we reached our last year and gained the cherished name Seniors , Our officers elected to guide us through our final year were: Danny Schroeder, Presidentg Vera Kemp, Vice-Presidentg Joyce Safford, Secretaryg and Joyce Faw, Treasurer. Our sponsors for the year were Mr. and Mrs. Jones. During our last flight we held our Senior play, sponsored the Homecoming Dance and became ex- cited about our glorious Senior trip. Z3 Senior Class Prophecy The day had at last arrived when we, the St. Louis Cardinals, were to go on tour. As we passed through Chicago, I remembered that one of my friends, Kenneth Snider, had become a big wheel in the Texaco Company. I called him on the phone and since he had become a man about town , he was quite anxious to show me the bright lights. We agreed to meet at the Mecca that evening. As we were seated at the table, the lights dimmed for the floor show. Imagine my surprise to see Joyce Safford featured as the most popular night club singer in the city! During the course of our conversation, he mentioned that Vera Kemp was now history Professor at Northwestern University. He also said that he was quite surprised one day when he went with his wife to pick out her new spring wardrobe, to find Shirley Zenzen working as a model. We talked of old times in Washburn and he mentioned a recent letter from a farmer friend, Eugene Knoblauch, typed of course by his wife, Sandy. They told of the wonderful improvements made in Washburn. Ruth Wallace and Doris Reinkenberger are assisting Dr. Sarrniento in his new hospital. Jo Laible is min- ister of the new Presbyterian church which has just recently been rebuilt after the other burned. Through the influence of Senator Mary Gardner it was possible to get an ap- propriation from the state to build an annex to the school building to house the kinder- garten department headed by Gerry White. They told, too, of seeing pictures of Suzanne Thierer and her prize winning Chester Whites, in farm magazines. After a pleasant evening with Ken, I rushed back to the hotel, collected my bags, and hurried to the airport where I joined my teammates for our flight west. I cou1dn't believe my eyes when we were greeted by stewardess, Joyce Faw. Our plane soared westward and we were a little alarmed when they informed us that we were to make an unscheduled stop at North Platt, Nebraska. We were advised that we would have several hours wait while our plane was being repaired. I strolled down the broad main street and whom should I meet but my old friend, Sam Kline, attired in a ten gallon hat, boots, and spurs. He urged me to come.see his modern ranch and another classmate, the former Lenilda Beltramea, his foreman J'oe's wife. I was reluctant to leave their hospitality, but returned to the field just as the re- pairs were finished and we journeyed on into California. As we reached our hotel and passed through the lobby, someone rushed up to me and here was Loyd Damerell, just checking out of the hotel with the rest of the Globe Trotters. We had only a. few minutes, but he did tell me not to miss the eight o'c1ock program over KOLB on which Diana Hattan was starring as Our Miss Brooks . He mentioned tog, that Alice pacey and her staff of trainers were now busy at Santa Anita. As I glanced down at my specially made watch. a gift fI'O1'Tl 8 f01'1'r1e1' C1aSSmate, Bruce Mingh, I realized that 1 had only a few minutes in which to reach the stadium for our biggest game of the year. 0.....,,g, Z4 n -6' Last Will and Testament We, the Senior Class of 1951, of the Washburn Township High School, in the County of Woodford and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and good memory, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament. We deem it best to will our virtues to our less fortunate schoolmates and our thanks to those best deserving them. To the entire faculty we leave our best wishes and a hope that they will always keep a warm spot in their hearts for us. To the Juniors we leave our dignity and the beloved name of Senior. To the Sophomores we leave our strong school spirit. To the Freshmen we express a sincere hope that they will come to enjoy their future years in W. T. H. S. as thoroughly as we have. I, Vera Jane Kemp bequeath my good nature to Gene Owen. I, Suzanne Thierer bequeath my interest in the service men to Shirley Oliver. I, Ruth Wallace bequeath my love for the Medical profession to Julie Giosta. I, Lenilda Beltramea bequeath my love for the teachers to Roy Giannotti. I, Joyce Safford bequeath my scatter-brains to Susie McNutt. I, Mary Gardner bequeath everything I have except Dick to Helen Kline. I, Jo Laible bequeath my fear of the boys to Norma Garrett. I, Alice Pacey bequeath my musical ability to Art Strauch. I, Loyd Damerell bequeath my Cave Man tactics to John Van Deveer and Don Heck. I, Diana Hattan bequeath my late hours' to Roberta Reber. I, Gerry White bequeath my flirtatious ways to Barbara and Beverly Miller. I, Danny Schroeder bequeath my jokes to Carolyn Shultz. I, Kenneth Snider bequeath my unusual noisiness to Dick Beschorner. l, Joyce Faw bequeath my kind remarks to Jim Barnes. I, Shirley Zenzen bequeath my preference for becoming a housewife to Jean Beschorner. I, Eugene Knoblauch bequeath my ability to stay out of trouble to Roger Hahn and Jim Oster. I, Doris Rinkenburger bequeath my jitterbugging to Don Heck. I, Sam Kline bequeath my way around women to Kenneth Unzicker. In witness whereof, we have hereto subscribed our names and affixed our seals this sixteenth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty- one. fSenior Class--Seall Signed, sealed, published, and declared by the Senior Class in our presence and We, at their request, and in their presence, have hereinto subscribed our names as witnesses on the day mentioned above. ' 344.5 X if Q! is qfdqqpwfliafuv W l-W-.,-. FWZ Z5 Senior Class Officers President ......................... .......... D anny Schroeder Vice-President. . . . . . Vera Kemp Secretary .... . . . Joyce Safford Treasurer ................... .... J oyce Faw Student Council Representative. . . .......... Loyd Damerell Advisors .................... . . . Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Jones Z6 X XE? 7 .bl Why It 4 f ll Q -. '- W X F' xx - As.-:Ea -N ' ii , gf f-'fg:?!f rg I-' f. Q f.,.:..r-7-i 4ii ' P A W If!!! rc- 9- K XIM 74 QQ ff wif' 1 5 0' My '-'37 5 ,f ,H- ,, Aff-:ii L-7:3 '. , . . JZ? I X ffzfigggf W U X fllffif , , 4 ff' 1 X Z8 C E2 g 72- V. 003 J sg M13 Nfo A SX ' gf 9 -lc , -Xi f-X .1- QQ? if X is X - 1 5 Junior Class CLASS OFFICERS President. . . ................... Keith MCC ully Vice-President .... ..... S uzie McNutt Secretary. . . .... Kenneth Unzic ker Treasurer .... ...... S hirley Oliver Reporter ....... . .... . ........ Jeanne Beschorner Student Council Representive ...... Dick Beschorner The Juniors were seen hustling through the halls this year in what seemed to be their last year so far. At Fall Festival time you probably saw some of their familiar faces selling tickets for the rides. They presented the very successful play, Strictly Formal and witnessed the day when they received their long awaited class rings. The next big jump in their educational growth will be assuming the responsibilities of Seniors, to which they are now looking forward with stern determination and anxiety. FIRST ROW: N. Garrett, B. Miller, J. Beschonor, B. Miller, J. Goista, R. Reber. SECOND ROW: S. Oliver, C. Shultz, S. McNutt, J. Barnes, A. Strauch, G. Owen, H. Kline, Mrs. Ross. THIRD ROW: J. Oster, D. Beschonor, D. Ficht, D. Heck, K. Unzicker, K. McCu1ly, J. VanDeVeer. 29 30 Sophomore Class CLASS OFFICERS President .... .............. . . .Maxine Funk Vice-President. . . . . . Sandra Rae Secretary .... . . . John Gerber Treasurer. . . ..... Shirley Ficht Reporter. . . . . . Verna .Tean Irnhoff Advisors. . . . ...... Mr. Baker Mis s Sc hrive r SOPHOMORES The main function of the Sophomore Class was to build up the class treasury in readiness for their next two big years. They had charge of supplying the student body with pop and candy. E The class is proud to recognize two of its members as players on the Wildcat basketball team. Keep up the good work, John and Ronnie! As they complete their very successful Sophomore year the twenty-three members of the Class of '53 hope to finish high school and go into the world to find happiness amid new surroundings. FIRST ROW: H. Asherbranner, J. Lamphere, M. Bond, S. Rae, J. Moore, S. Ficht, D. Nuske. SECOND ROW: Mr. Baker, R. Spicer, P. Logan, J. Robbins, R. Coleson, F. Bannon, V. Davidson, J. Winkler, Miss Schriver. THIRD ROW: C. Strauch, M. Vissering, D. Schrivner, J. Gerber, B. Rediger, M. Funk, C. Robinson, V. Imhoff. 31 5 Y K - nah 32 n W Freshman Class' C LASS OFFICERS President ...... . . Duane Ouiram Vice-President .... .... K eith White Secretary ...... . . Linnie Turner Treasurer .... . . Bob Emery Sponsors .... .... M r. Condit Mr. Eihausen Reporter .... . . . Anne Fitch On a bright morning, August 28, 1950, a startled group of greenies decided to climb the rugged rocks for a higher education. This group seems to be the richest Freshman Class in the history of W. T. H. S. To obtain this title they have sponsored raffles, provided coat checks at all of the the school dances and held a public chili supper. They have taken advantage of all the school hay rack rides, dances, and parties to make closer acquaintances with their upperclassmen and fellow students. FIRST ROW: C. Keith, S. Hahn, B. Renken, D. Ouirurn, E. Turner, W. Schertz, R. Ingold. SECOND ROW: Advisor, Mr. Eihausen, R. Bernius, A. Fitch, M. Beltramea, J. Owen, L. Turner, R. Gray, Advisor: Mr. Condit. THIRD ROW: B. Emery, R. Beltramea, G. Adami, G. McCully, K. White, J. Wallace G. Remley, D. Rinkenberger. 33 34 To The Underclassmen We the Senior graduates of '51, Have some secrets for each and everyone, So please take heed and do not fear, You may be Seniors too, in a few short years. A11 the upperclassrnen Were once green Freshmen toog So if they try to tease you, Just do as you ought to do. We were Sophomores too, Lets not forget: lf we hadn't studied, We would be yet. Juniors too, obey the rules, Education comes from schoolsg Study hard from day to day, Then you will graduate next May. Of course we learned English and typing, And how to divide and add: But that's not all, That makes life glad or sad. We know when Miss Schriver picks up the yardstick, She doesn't mean to measure the deskg And when Mr. Jones says come tothe office, It's not to sit down and rest. When Mrs. Jones gives us that disgusted look, It's because we have neglected to open a bookg When Mr. Condit' says, Your farming will not pay, It isn't because its a rainy day. When Mrs. Ross says, Your project is due, It is too late for you to dog Or when the drums sound in the hall, It's Mr. Baker's war cry, that is all. I-lark! that noise you hear, ls Mr. Brurrunent's typewriters as they purrg And that thundering noise on the gym, Is Eihausen's echo through the din. But all in all, we've had lots of fun, And just to think its almost done, When back on the years we look, We think we've learned more than just from books THE SENI ORS 35 0 4 Um . Student Councll 'ggi The Washburn High School Student Council consists of seven active members. They are as follows: Sponsor, Mr. Jones, President, Danny Schroederg Vice-President, Sandy Rae: and Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Gardner. The class representatives are: Freshman, George Adamig Sophomore, Don Scrivnerg Junior, Dick Beschornerg and Senior, Loyd Damerell. These council members are all good students, and take part in many outside activities. The council, thus far, has had a very successful year. They have helped improve our school in many ways. Some of these are: purchasing dishes and silverware for the hot lunch program, giving awards to outstanding students, and the purchase of a water fountain which is yet to come. Everything that goes on in the school, must first be brought before the council, and is then discussed by the member's for we want everything at W. T. H. S. to be good and fair, and the council does much to make it so. Our student council is a member of the State Association, and plans to send a representative to the Student Council Convention in Chicago this spring. 37 Boys' Glee Club The life of a music teacher never becomes dull when he is faced with such a group of singers as Mr. Baker finds at his Boys' Glee Club practices. These smiling faces have appeared at the County Festival and the Spring Concert. FIRST ROW: R. Ingold, G. Adami, C. Keith, R. Gray, B. Emory. SECOND ROW: K. Snider, L. Damerell, J'. Barnes, D. Quiram, A. Strauch, D. Heck, G. Owen, D. Schroeder, Mr. Baker. THIRD ROW: R. Beltramea, G. McCully, K. White, K. McCully, J. Robbins, B. Renken, E. Knoblauch. X Sf NSW ifypffif fy- Mixed Chorus The music room becomes a bit crowded during Mixed Chorus rehearsals. Some- how there are always a few who manage to get a lucky seat in the back row and from then on never heard of, but moving rehearsals to the gymnasium for special practices has taken care of this. Mr. Baker plans to present this group at the County Festival, the Spring Concert and also to enter it in the District Music Contest. FIRST ROW: M. Gardner, J'. Safford, J. Lamphere, M. Bond, S. Hahn, A. Fitch, S. Rae, I. Laible, L. Turner, J. Goista, W. Schertz, D. Rinkenberger, R. Wallace. SECOND ROW: V. Kemp, S. Ficht, H. Asherbramer, N. Garrett, V. Imhoff, J. Owen, C. Strauch, A. Pacey, P. Logan, J. Faw, M. Funk, V. Davidson, B. Miller, H. Kline, D. Hattan, S. Zenzen, S. McNutt, S. Thierer, C. Robinson, J. Moore, B. Miller, Mr. Baker. THIRD ROW: R. Gray, R. Ingold, C. Keith, B. Emory, G. Adami, G. McCully, K. McCully, D. Heck, A. Strauch, G. Owen, J. Barnes, D. Quiram, L. Damerell, J. Robbins, D. Schroeder, K. Snider, G. Cordes, B. Renken, E. Knoblauch, K. White, R. Beltramea. 38 A 6 5 39i'1 T W Mr- T 'AE qi-PJ Jes Ns ,.. J X D Vx 'pau J 'U fx. F N 3 A Q ' 9 29 5 , fffl Band The Washburn Township High School Band, composed of sixteen members, has participated in the Fall Festival parade, several basketball games, Minonk Band Festival, and the local spring concert. The band has been able to purchase part of their badly needed uniforms. They can be seen proudly wearing their new hats which they have purchased by means of selling tags and sponsoring musical entertainment. FIRST ROW: R. Ingold, L. Beltramea, M. Gardner, S. Rae, D. Nuske, J'. Laible, C. Shultz. SECOND ROW: V. lmhoff, J. Moore, A. Pacey, H. Kline, G. Cordes, M. Funk, I. Gerber, C. Strauch, D. Hattan. Girls' Glee Club f The Girls' Glee Club, consisting of thirty-one fine voices, has been working hard this year to make a good showing in the District Music Contest. We wish them the best of luck. The girls have also sung at the County Festival at Metamora and at the local Spring Concert. FIRST ROW: I. Lamphere, M. Bond, S. Rae, L. Turner, D. Rinkenberger, J. Goista, A. Fitch, J. Laible, S. Hahn, W. Schertz. SECOND ROW: J. Owen, M. Vissering, B. Miller, C. Strauch, A. Pacey, P. Logan, J. Faw, M. Funk, V. Davidson, B. Miller, C. Robinson, Mr. Baker. THIRD ROW: H. Asherbranner, V. Kemp, R. Wallace, V. Imhoff, I. Safford, M. Gardner, S. Ficht, S. McNutt, S. Thierer, J'.'Moore. 40 We Weaw nnnQ f 10Q0t3 41 Barbara Miller, Jo Laible, Alice Pacey, Beverly Miller, Joyce Saiford, Jeanne Beschorner Mr. Baker, Mary Ann Gardner. Girls' Ensemble The girls' ensemble consisted of six of the outstanding voices of the school. They have had difficulty because of conflicting classes to set a regular rehearsal. The girls and Mr. Baker have given their time after school for the regular rehearsal. The ensemble is a very popular group in the community, having sung at benefits, club programs, churches and school affairs. They are entering the District Music Contest this Spring. 42 K V ,,.,, - A FIRST ROW: J. Safford, J. Laible, S. Oliver. SECOND ROW: B. Miller, H. Kline, J. Faw, Mrs. Jones, M. Gardner, D. Hattan, S. Zenzen, V. Kemp, 31514 X ? O I S. Thierer. ' is Tai E755 The Library Club A Library Club has been organized for the first time at Washburn High School. The purpose of this club is to sponsor a greater interest among the students in the use of book and library service, to stimulate reading interests, and to improve the library service of the school. The officers are: President, Mary Gardnerg Vice-President, Shirley Zenzen: Secretary-Treasurer, Diana Hattang and Reporter, Joyce Safford. Jo Laible and Shirley Zenzen serve on the Book and Magazine Committee. They re- port the titles of new books, and give reports on them. Also they read magazine articles which are of interest to the group. On the Publicity and Scrapbook Committee are Vera Kemp, Barbara Miller, Alice S Pacey, and Shirley Oliver. This committee is compiling a scrapbook containing clippings, pictures, etc. that will be of interest to the school. Joyce Faw and Helen Kline are on the Social and Program Committee. They plan social events and prepare programs for the C1ub's enjoyment. Mrs. Jones is our teacher-librarian. She advises us and helps better our club. One activity of the Club was to further our education of the librarians by seeing the movie of a book we have read, King So1omon's Mines . 43 Junior Play HSTRICTLY FORMAL Jane, who hasn't a date for the dance. . . Sally, Jane's best friend ............. Agnes, the maid of all work ........ Andrew Cutler, Jane's father .... Nettie Cutler, Jane's mother. . . Mr. Ahern, a neighbor. . . Jim, Sally's boy friend. . . Rose Tilton, who gets the mumps. . . Mrs. Tilton, her mother ......... Josie Tilton, Rose's kid sister. . . Elroy, who likes to put the shot ........ George, whom Jane is sweet on ......... Marcia, a. triple threat from New York .... Cindy Collins, a girl with ideas ............. .... H elen Kline Marilyn, who is after Elroy ................ ...... J ulia Giosta Lieutenant Bob Cunningham, of the Air Force ....................... Dick Beschorner C ast n n . Shirley Oliver Carolyn Schultz . . . Roberta Reber . . . Keith MCC ully . . . Beverly Miller Arthur Strauch . . . James Oster . . .Barbara Miller . . . . Maxine Funk . . . Susie McNutt . . . . Donald Ficht . . . James Barnes . . Jean Beschorner The Juniors said play practice was a lot of fun even though there was a lot of work learning their parts. They also enjoyed getting out of school to paint the scenery. The play was directed by Mr. James Baker, who the Juniors are grateful to for his hard work. June Tolliver. . . Sal Tolliver .... Bub Tolliver. . . Judd Tolliver. . . Hannah Tolliver. . . . . . . Dave Tolliver ...... . . Loretta Tolliver. . . . . Senior Class Play THE TRAIL OF THE LONESOME PINE . Joyce Safford .Y . Shirley Z enzen Kenneth Snider Loyd Damerell . .Diana Hattan Eugene Knoblauch Mary Ann Gardner Uncle Billy Beams .... . . . Roger Ingold Ole Hon .... . . Ellie May. . . . Red Fox .... JackHale....... ... ...JoyceFaw ......Jo Laible . ...... Sam Kline Danny Schroeder Anne Saunders. . . . . . . . . Gerry White Maw Falin .... The setting, for John Fox's most celebrated novel--- T Pine ---takes place in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. .. . ...... Alice Pacey he Trail of the Lonesome lt is a picturesque and colorful tale with lively scenes and side-splitting comedy, which gave the members of the cast fine opportunities for outstanding characterizations, which was enjoyed by both the cast and the audience. 44 ,J ,Q WN' The Pmttler Staff We, the members of the Prattler staff, hope that you have enjoyed reading our high school paper this year. It was published to record our activities and achievements of the school year. We hope that each year the students will perpetuate this publication, striving to improve the work of the preceding year and making this our Prattler , an inspiration and guidance for the future students and the past graduates of Washburn High School. Editor ........... .... G erry White Assistant Editor. . . . . . Keith McC ully Feature Editor. . . . . Suzie McNutt Society Editor .... . . . Shirley Oliver Gossip Editor. . . ....... Helen Kline Sports Editor. . . . . . Dick Beschorner Art Editor .... .... G eorge Adami Typists .... . . . .Diana Hattan Ruth Wallace Alice Pacey Suzanne Thierer Mimeographers .... ........ J oyce Faw Gerry White C lub Reporter s: F.H.A. ....... ..... J ackie Moore F.F.A. ......... . . . Eugene Knoblauch S. L. O. B. S. ...... ..... D iana Hattan Student Council .... . . . Mary Gardner Pep Club ....... . . . Joyce Safford Library ........ . . Joyce Safford Class Reporters: Senior......... Junior........ Sophomore. . . . Freshman. . The Quill Staff Come, dear old comrade, you and I Will steal an hour from days gone by, The shining days when life was new, And all was bright with morning dew, The lusty days of long ago, When you were at Washburn High, And I was too. . . . Lee Beltramea . . Jean Beschorner . . .Verna Jean Imhoff . .... . ....... AnnFitch Miss Donna Schriver The Quill Staffpresents this book with the hope that vou will enjoy reading, it, and recalling happy memories when our pathways have divided and you are still fond of the memories of dear old W. T. H. S. For loyal support and co-operation, grateful acknowledgment is made to the faculty and members of the student body who have co-operated with us, making the publication of this yearbook possible. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Jones, J. Laible, S. Rae, A. Pacey, R. Wallace, J. Faw, L. Beltramea, K. Snider, M. Gardner, D. Hattan, S. Zenzen. SECOND ROW: D. Rinkenburger, H. Kline, V. Kemp, J. Moore, S. Thierer, C. Strauch, M. Beltramea, J. Beschonor, J. Safford, S. Oliver, V. Imhoff, J. Owen, S. Ficht, M. Funk. THIRD ROW: G. Adami, D. Beschonor, J. Barnes, D. Ficht, E. Knoblach, D. Schroeder, L. Damerell, S. Kline, G. Owen. -Y ,K yawn nm w 'f F. H-. A. F. H. A. Ville has been awakened by the quick pace of the members of our Washburn Chapter of Future Homemakers. Under the skilled direction of our advisor and chapter mother, Mrs. Ross and Mrs. Gardner, we have been progressing and advancing very rapidly. 'Helpin' hands have been reaching to the P. T. A. as the F. H. A. girls tended their children at the monthly meetings. 'Servin' the Lions Club Christmas Dinner and the Board of Education Dinner, were fun, also profitable. 'Co-operatin' in the F. H. A. began the first week of school when we had a joint party with the F. F. A. Later in the year delegates were sent to the House of Delegates meeting, National Convention, and State Leadership Camp. At the House of Delegates meeting Mrs. Judson Faw was elected sectional mother. At State Leadership'C amp our Publicity book won second place in our district. These two things made us very happy. 'Givin' gifts of kindness was one of our projects, as we contributed gifts to the World Christmas Festival, Foreign Homemaking Class, and a needy family in our community. We also gave of our talents to the Junior and Senior Woman's Clubs. 'Entertainin' children at the Christmas Party was a simple matter as old Kris Kringle, with his bells and hearty laughter, took all orders for Christmas. 'Learnin' has been play to us, as we listened to Mrs. Favarro give an interesting talk on wrapping Christmas gifts. Mary Ryan, our state vice-president, told us in a very interesting talk, what our F. H. A. chapter should mean to us and we were taught many interesting things about foreign countries, when Mrs. Blanche Hawk spoke to us on her native country, England. 'Honorin' was a privilege we enjoyed bestowing on our mothers at our style show and tea. Both Mothers and Fathers were recognized at the F. F. A. and F. H. A. family night. 'Organizin' a F. H. A. alumni was a new experience to us. We feel we will profit from it in the coming years. With the help and co-operation of our Advisor, President, and Chapter Mother: we, the Washburn Chapter of Future Homemakers of America, have had a very good year. We all enjoyed working together, and because of this, we came out very successfully. FIRST ROW: J. Goista, H. Kline, I. Lamphere, M. Bond, S. Rae, A. Fitch, I. Laible, L. Turner, S. Hahn, W. Schertz, D. Hattan. SECOND ROW: H. Asherbranner, M. Gardner, S. Zenzen, B. Miller, A. Pacey, B. Miller, R. Wallace, S. Thierer, C. Robinson, V. Imhoff, J. Moore, S. Ficht, Mrs. Ross, C. Schultz. THIRD ROW: C. Strauch, M. Vissering, M. Beltramea, J. Owen, V. Davidson, J. Winkler, R. Spicer, P. Logan, J'. Faw, M. Funk, S. McNutt, L. Beltramea. C. Strauch, S. Ficht, M. Gardner, C. Robinson, H. Kline, J. Faw, D. Hattan, Mrs. Rose, J. Moore. 48 000 T' 'FM F. F. A. Washburn F. F. A. chapter started off the year by exhibiting their livestock at the section fair which was held in Henry. They made a very fine showing. Some two weeks later Ray Beltramea, Bob Rediger, and Floyd Bannan attended Leadership Camp at Camp Woconda near Peoria. After the camp was over most everyone was settling down to work. The Juniors and Seniors studied farm management, farm accounting, the swine enterprise, beef enterprise, and shop work. The Freshmen and Sophomores were orientated on F. F. A. and values of Agriculture, then went to the swine enterprise, beef enterprise, dairy, sheep, and farm shop. The highlight, of course, was initiation from the Freshmen Greenhands into chapter farmers. Eating raw oysters, and kissing the book with flour on top was quite a sight to behold. T' 4 iso A pest contest was held to aid in a community service program and the Freshmen took the honors away from the upperclassmen by doubling the score. John Gerber, Ray Beltramea, Bob Rediger, and George Adami took top honors at the Section 5 grain judg- ing contest. At the time of the writing we have not had our dairy and livestock contests, but it is hoped that the teams can make as good a showing as they did the year before. The family night potluck for the F. F. A. boys and their parents and F. H. A. girls and their parents seems to always fill the gymnasium as well as the stomachs. Pruning grapes and fruit trees in the spring is quite a delight for some students. The summer picnic is one of the most enjoyable activities of the year. ! Zi-' BOTTOM ROW: Left to Right, Rober Ingold, Eugene Knoblauch, Art Strauch, Don Heck, Loyd Damerell, Duane Quiram, Sam Kline. MIDDLE ROW: Left to Right: Charles Keith, Robert Bernius, Gus White, Kenny Unzicker, Bob Rediger, John Gerber, Mr. Condit. TOP ROW: Left to Righty Ray Beltramea, Bob Emery, Duane Renkinburger, George Adami, Don Ficht, Floyd Bannan, Bill Renkin, John Wallace, Gary McGully. LEFT TO RIGHT: Don Heck, Mr. Condit, Loyd Damerell, Eugene Knoblauch, Sam Kline, Art Strauch, John Gerber, Kenny Unzicker. 50 vs- ,f jul' -am . 'Hi 5 ' ay Q-,. Y K 11 M 'A 1 HM ,. .X ' A np, is 2 .Qv,,, yi, Q- W 51 TOP PICTURE: Standing, R. Beltramea, Mr. Condit, Cv. Adami. Sitting, B. Rediger, J. Gerber. BOTTOM PICTURE: E. Knoblauch, R. Gray, L. Damerell, G. Remley, E. Turner, Mr. Condit. 52. ll. TOP PICTURE: D. Ficht, L. Damerell, S. Kline. . BOTTOM PICTURE: E. Knoblauch, D. Heck, K. Unzicker 53 S. L. O. B. S. The S. L. O. B. S. is a revision of the G. A. A. and is operating under the super- vision of Miss Chriver. The title will remain unknown to all those who are not in the club. During the winter months the girls bowled on Saturdays. Another source of fun and frolic was the slurnber parties held in the high school gyrnnasiunu. FIRST ROW: M. Bond, L. Turner, J. Owen, J. Laible, D. Hattan, S. Zenzen, L. Beltramea, J. Beschorner, J. Safford. SECOND ROW: S. Hahn, C. Schultz, R. Reber, S. Rae, S. Oliver. THIRD ROW: J. Lamphere, R. Wallace, D. Rinkenberger, H. Asherbranner, V. Imhoff C. Strauch, J. Moore, A. Pacey, C. Robinson, S. Ficht, Miss Schriver. FOURTH ROW: S. Thierer, M. Vissering, V. Davidson, J. Winkler, R. Spicer, P. Logan, J. Faw, M. Funk, V. Kemp, M. Gardner. S. L. O. B. S. Officers Sponsor. . . . . . . . . . Miss Schriver President. . . . . . . . . Joyce Safford Vice-President .... . . . . . . Vera Kemp Secretary-Treasurer .... . . . Alice Pacey Reporter. . . . . . Diana Hattan . - O 5 'Lili Q., 54 00000 ,cp rf' , K 55 Drifvers' Training The first semester Drivers' Training group consisted of four people. They were Helen Kline, Verna Jean Imhoff, Robert Reber, and Rosanne Spicer. Second semester we were joined by Shirley Ficht, Carole Robinson, and Don Scrivner. A 1951 Chevrolet four door sedan was furnished by 'the Chicago Motor Club and was provided by the Zeiger Garage. Mr. Jones, our instructor, taught us how to drive, but told us never to use him as an example. I 56 r Our Bus Drivers Harry Snyder and Erscle Scrivner havefaithfully driven our buses for nine and three years respectively. They also drive for various other school activities. Our Janitor Charles Hoppe, affectionately known by the students as Hoppe , has been janitor and handy man around school for seventeen years. Whether it's a bottle of spilled ink, a lost bracelet, or help with supplies for a dance, he is always there ready to help. In spring, Hoppe is seen mowing the grass with his power mower, while in winter he is seen shoveling the walks or firing the furnace to keep the students warm. Hoppe was with the Public Service eight years and then did odd jobs for three years during the depression. Thanks a lot Hoppe for everything you've done for us. r 57 W t 4 N Pep Club Offlcers President ............. .... . . . Jean Beschorner Vice-President ..., . . . Alice Pacey Secretary .... .... H elen Kline Treasurer .... .... J' oyce Safford Advisor .... .... F red Eihausen Pep Club The members of the Pep Club were composed of the more sport loving fans of the school. The basketball boys as honorary members were invited to attend all the regular meetings. The club sponsored a Yell contest and gave away eversharps to the people whose yells placed first, second and third. One of the projects of the Club was the public card party which was held in the gymnasium. The Pep Club has been well represented at all the games. They took part in the yelling and helped cheer the boys on to victory. my n tie 7 11,4 57 INV Cheerleaders Carol Strauch Verna Jean Imhoff Jackie Moore Shirley Oliver 58 fi 1 O K Basketball On November 17 we opened our season with a game at La Rose. Led by our cap- able coach, Fred Eihausen. We won by a margin of 31 points. Following this victory we were defeated by East Peoria 47 to 40. After this defeat we bounced right back into the wins column and won the next eleven games in a row. During Christmas vacation the Mid-C ounty Tournament was held in Lacon. The Wildcats won second place in this tournament. In the final game Walnut defeated Washburn by the score of 49 to 38. Then fate suddenly hit the team and they lost the next four games. Washburn's opening game in the Woodford County Tournament was played against a fighting Roanoke squad. After going into two overtimes, Roanoke came out victorious over our Wildcats. This gave the Washburn quintet a record of 12 wins and 7 loses. After the County Tournament the Washburn five lost Kenneth Snider due to illness. This weakened the team and they lost to Elmwood. We lost our Homecoming game to Benson, 51 to 46. Then we came right back to beat Roanoke and Low Point. In the District Tournament, Washburn was pitted against Roanoke. We were again defeated in the last half by 38-36. Metamora went on to win the tournament from Benson in the final game. This left the Washburn team of 195051951 with a record of 14 wins and 11 loses. FIRST ROW: Coach Eihausen. SECOND ROW: J. Gerber, L. Damerell, K. Snider, D. Heck, K. White. THIRD ROW: D. Beschorner, D. Ouiram, R. Coleson, E. Turner, D. Schroeder, K. McCully. FIRST ROW: B. Emory, D. Rinkenberger, K. White, J. Oster, C. Keith. SECOND ROW: D. Beschorner, B. Renken, K. Unzicker, E. Turner, J. Robbins, D. Schrivner, G. McCully, F. Eihausen. 60 5 6 , 9 fx. f'Qf95 f -51, ni: 1325? a , if K S J X U rr'- bl 2 if-: TBA? c La Rose East Peoria Low Point Sparland Eureka Toluca Sparland Benson La Rose Roanoke Mid-C ounty Invitational Tourney Glasford Benson Walnut Long Point Minonk Washington Mid -C ounty Eureka Woodford County Tourney Roanoke Elmwood Benson Roanoke Low Point District T ourney Roanoke They 34 47 34 44 29 42 35 56 40 42 40 57 49 68 61 46 50 43 54 50 51 54 39 38 Us 65 40 49 67 34 48 69 60 102 60 4 51 60 38 71 48 42 47 40 52 43 46 56 53 36 Len thaw Rv and damn Q burn R 3 65.2 pon 01' Snider with Mme and first mght Paso wil be held WZRS Wi 23 ' 25 E1 Paw m 1926 w e e Cra vens ,Beer and 26. of the nights who wil! all muiy are Benson Paso U1 1933 thew Game 2 Lawpomt H1 'vlmonk igo A FIRST ROW: D. Beschorner, B. Emery, K. McCu1ly, B. Rediger. SECOND ROW: E. Turner, K. Snider, J. Oster, J. Gerber, D. Heck. THIRD ROW: L. Damerell, R. Coleson, D. Ouirum, D. Schroeder, Coach Eihausen. Baseball The baseball season at W. T. H. S. was one of the most successful in many years. During the first half of the season the Wildcats led the conference with a 3-0 mark, but during the second half of the season the team dropped to 3rd place in the standings with a 5-3 record among the wins and were victorious over Roanoke and Benson who tied for the conference championship. The final conference standings: Benson 6-Z Roanoke 6-Z Washburn 5-3 Low Point Z-6 Larose 1-7 Benson was the winner of the playoff with Roanoke. Players Position Class Kenneth Snider R.F. Senior Loyd Damerell SS. P. Senior Dan Schroeder P. SS Senior Jim Oster C. CF. Junior Don Heck 3rd B. Junior Ron Coleson LF. lst B. Sophomore John Gerber CF. Sophomore Duane Ouiram lst B. C. Freshman Keith McC ully OF . Junior Bob Emery INF. Freshman Dick Beschorner OF. Junior Bob Rediger OF. Sophomore 64 Track Although track has not started at W. T. H. S. it promises to be a good season. Washbux-n's track squad took the Woodford County Track Meet and have a very good chance of repeating it for the ninth straight year this year. This is a very good record of Washburn'sl track team. Lettermen returning to this year's squad are: Danny Schroeder, Loyd Damerell, and Kenneth Snider. The numeral winners are Robert Rediger, Dick Beschorner, Donald Heck, Arthur Strauch, Donald Scrivner, Roger Hahn, and John Gerber. Washburn will have meets with its usual rivals which are: Benson, Minonk, Roanoke, Eureka, and a couple of Peoria teams who promise to have some very good c ompetition. Us . 7 X iw ,I .R 43 ' A . E.. ,,A, f if X A :J all 3? JL Elini 'Sas ff - Q----, 41 , -..-.-e' Cross Country Washburn's Cross Country team did a fine job with just three lettermen back from last year. They won two dual meets and one triangular meet. Washburn entered a team in the l. H. S. A. District Cross Country Meet. They won 9th place as a team. Individual placings were: Kenneth Snider--9th, Eugene Knob1auch-- 31st, Sam Kline--45th, Earl Turner--56th, Dick Beschorner--61st, and Ray Be1tramea-- 63rd. Scores of the meets during the season are as follows: Metamora fherej Meatmora ZZ Washburn 32 Woodruff QPeoriaj Woodruff 17 Washburn 59 Benson ftherej Benson 58 Washburn 35 Metamora Qtherej Metamora Z5 Washburn 38 Benson fherel Benson 50 Washburn 16 Those returning for next year's team will be: Dick Beschorner, Ray Beltrarnea and Earl Turner. We hope that you boys will have a good season next year. Good luck! 65 WL ,qw a, , fx i l ef , g S ff e, f 2 i , r t . S f g g gm! .'f4f' ii' f T526 n ge . E ,V W. 5 to e s ff- !' i5 Q ,Qu ia ! 5 f a ,,', I is li ,. Ezfig 3 p ' , . A A . t 1 I 5 ., , . 55 . k W. V 4. School Calendar August ii- School starts. The beginning ----- where is the end? New principal, new English teacher, new home economics teacher, twenty-one Freshman-Wow!! September -i--Our first vacation--Labor Day-Did we enjoy it? ll F.F.A. Leadership Camp. Fun! First ball game with Roanoke. 13 Ball game--Benson. We won!! Rah!!! 18 Ball game--Low Point. Won again!! Oh, boy! Z7 F.F.A. and hayride and wiener roast. Moonlight and Roses. Z8 Roanoke-Baseball game. 2.9 Visitor--Agent for high school year- book. High school colors--charming! October Z Ball game--Benson. Magazine sale begins. Who will win the donkey? 5 Low Point ball game. 6 Senior pictures taken--Peoria. Did we smile? 7 Senior bake sale---pies, cakes, salads Oh, boy, are we good cooks? 9 Larose--Ball game. 10 F.H.A. Meeting. Mary Ryan, speaker. Very interesting. 13 Cross Country Meet at Metamora. Good luck, boys! 16 Magazine sale ends. The donkey will make his home with the Seniors. 17 Benson, Cross Country here. Z4 Benson here again! F.F.A. Meeting. Z7 G.A.A. slumber party. Did I say slurnber? 31 Halloween Dance fSophomoresj Pumpkins were flying, also ghosts and goblins. 67 me ,L,, -, , Qi - f .,,, ,Vf4.LjP'R... - -k , 59 535 .ff ' A A f f.,,- is -,E.::s,,s ' ing? - ' '45 - 6635 E' , 4 Q . ' lf, un, H ,,'L Novembe r ..-T..-.. D ec ernber ..i...... Senior Assembly--- Hercule's Night Out --and was, he out? Junior Play-- Strictly Formal Basketball--Larose Qtherej. F.H.A. Meeting. East Peoria--Basketball game Qherel. What a game! Am I hoarse! Thanksgiving Dance--Freshman. Did we have a good time! Oh, boy! Thanksgiving Vacation. Don't eat too much turkey. Pep Club. We're with you boys, we're with you. Basketball Low Point fherel. Mow 'em down! Sparland--Basketball there. Cheer! girls, cheer! Eureka:--Basketball Qherel. Senior pictures. Do you like them? May 1 have one of yours? Librarians went to Peoria ----- King Solomon's Mines . How we enjoyed it! Basketball--Toluca fherel. All school skating party. Kenny didn't like physics so he threw it to the dogs! Sparland--Basketball fherel. Student Council Movie. Enjoyed by all. F.H.A. Bake Sale. What wonderful cooks we have. Basketball--Benson Qherel. F.H.A. afternoon meeting. Basketball--Larose fherel. Sophomore Assembly Program. A wedding? Pep Club. We are still up and coming. Caroling Party. Brrrrr. Basketball--Roanoke fherel. Picture Show and Treats! High and Grade School. Enjoyed it very much! Thank you, Mr. Cordes. 20 F.H.A. Meeting. Children's Party. Santa Claus and gifts enjoyed by all. ZZ Christmas Dance. V Christmas Vacation. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. -' 28 29 Holiday Tournament QLaconl. 30 31 Ring out the old. Ring in the new. January 1 New Year Resolutions. Z Vacation ends. Back to school. 3 Basketball--Low Point ftherel. 5 End of semester. Study? Semester Exams. Already? Basketball--Minonk fherej . 9 Basketball--Washington fherej. Exam papers returned. Help!Z!2!! 10 F.H.A. Meeting. 11 Mid-C ounty Qtherel. 13 Freshman Chili Supper. Good urnrnm. 15 Pep Club Meeting. 16 Basketball--Eureka ftherel. l5-19 TWIRP Season. 10 TWIRP Dance--F.H.A. sponsored. Z3-Z6 County Tournament. February 1 Basketball--Peoria Central ltherel. Freshman game. 6 Elmwood Qtherel. n 7 F.H.A. Meeting. 9 Benson--Basketball fherej Homecoming Dance. Shirley and Kenny reign. 12 Lincoln's Birthday. Vacation! I3 Basketball--Roanoke Qherel. 14 East Peoria ftherej. 69 .V ,, ip ' W Y Q iii? annat 'T 2 14 A' -1 30 Al f .. Apr 11 3 6 .5 H , . l 10 11. - ,'.' 'S l 4 My X A? H . .gg 32.9 K N .. fi ...ggi aswiy M Z. g, Nr H 19 A 5, M I W Wy 5, X ff: Z0 May il 3 9 V. . A7 ' K M 17-18 :ff E bg Q A , wx Z1 F 7' ' f . WP' Puff f f 1 .', Y . - T fe A lift? 1 f' I . f . x xg 4, f Q if 2 5 L , H51 Aa. T as H .- ' ...Q 'g v 2 N W g ...ri I ' F54 J ' visa., 'I fy It Fr.-L r X011 V - vi 'X T93 ,, 'wil 1 1- .Wife .1 eaei ll Q X Junior Assembly Program. F.H.A. Meeting. Band Festival--Minonk. Pep Club Skating Party. April Fool's Dance. County Track Meet. Freshman Assembly Program. Senior Play ---- The Trail of Lonesome Pine . F.H.A. Meeting. Sectional Judging Contest. Chorus Festival--Metamora. F.F.A. - F.H.A. Pot Luck Supper. Seniors order caps and gowns. Junior-Senior Prom. F.H.A. Meeting. b Final Exams.. Study! Study! Study Baccalaureate. Commencement. Free! Seniors! Senior Trip--Happy Landingfllf fwrmw . . 2 2 M 59 - ,.. Q5 A 4 vs cEg -, . ,W 'W' .sw f 7 1 sz , , 1: -1, W '. ,, .3' 91: ..,,, .- - , i x. . fi . ,, nw , L. D. iii' 5 M ,M.... A fi, Lam -1 ., -L, R W Ja Ss L. B' K' S' G. We J. F. ' mi 5 f' ' im Z, , ,IW , l,::, I i , Lyhi I X A K ' F Qf , ' 2 is ' f M nf? I - f 1- f , f 5-f A ,gi . 3 A . . K fd , 3? A ff. 1, A. P. gk K 5 V t D. s. E0 Ko var s S0 Z0 W us. T. s. K. o Ho b: AS 1? W ' fi- fu f K 4,, ,V m X ' QQ yf Q - 1 I ' ' . H G. Jx Jo L. ek Go We J. L. , it 4 'IQ 'N 'A ' -4' - 5? , .J g A H :D- u f' V V 1. Ss. Q . f 'f Q 4 - 10 qs ' W - . ' .j mfg KZ ' 57 w - M1 V A , '. '- g V A 7 0 812' : . 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