Magnolia Swaney High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (McNabb, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1956 volume:

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' N orth Build ing BLUE AND GOLD Magnolia-Swaney Consolidated High School McNabb, Illinois P bl h d by Student Body I am Pete, the Pirate. Who roams through the halls of Magnolia-Swaney High. I attend each class every day. Now come with me on a guided tour of my home. Firstl would like to introduce you to the faculty and the student body. We shall meet again on later pages. Bon Voyage! South Build ing Seatedf Mr. Bunting, Mrs. Hewitt, Mr. Hewitt. Standing: Mr. Hayes, Mr. Maville. Absent: Mrs. Blocher. FACULTY LEONARD HEWITT-Principal, Ball State Teachers College, B.S. 8: M.A. Degree, Univ. of Illinois, Adv. Graduate Work, 22 Years of Teach- ing, 2 Years at M.S., Algebra I, II, Shorthand I, Advisor of Student Council, Honor Society, An- nual, Newspaper, Play Director, Senior Class Advisor. ROBERT BUNTING -Univ. of Illinois, B.S. Degree, 33 Years of Teaching, 12 Years at M.S., English I, Il, III, IV, Latin II, American History, Freshman Class Advisor. ARNOLD MAVILLE-Coach, New York State Teachers College, Univ. of Northern Illinois, B.S. Degree, 3 Years of Teaching, 2 Years at M.S., Physics, Bookkeeping, Plane Geometry, Boys' Phys. Ed., American Problems, junior Class Advisor. WILMA HEWITT-Ball State Teachers College, B.S. Degree, 8 Years of Teaching, 2 Years at M.S., Home Ec. I, II, Sponsor of F.H.A., G.A.A., Girls' Phys. Ed., Junior Class Advisor. O'NElL HAYES-Univ. of Tenn., B.S. Degree in Agriculture, Graduate Work at Univ. of Tenn., and Univ. of Illinois, 7 Years of Teaching, 1 Year at M.S., General Science, Biology, Ag. I, III, Sophomore Class Advisor, F.F.A. Advisor. CLARISE BLOCHER -VanderCook School of Music, Illinois State Normal Univ., 24K Years of Teaching, lg Year at M.S., Band, Girls' and Boys' Chorus, Baton Twirling. Standing: Gerald Shearer, Harry Debolt, Leonard Hewitt, Francis Boyle. Seated: Perry Glover, Dawson Glenn. Absenl Howard Kinney, Ernest Rehn. BOARD OF EDUCATIO JOE CANOVI HOWARD SMITH Bus Driver Bus Driver DON HAUGER Custodian DYSART CHAPEL CAMPUS INN G1'af1Viuev Illinois Spring Valley, Illinois Phone Gran. 9-2331 or 9-2261 On route 89. I M af, ' 4.1 xi! At thdggbeginiieing of our Freshman year, the class consisted of ten girls and ten boys. Later in the year fgzvo clasig members, ' ce Himes and Dale Van Dorn, moved away. The class officers were: Edvdrl Drageiz president, Day, vice-president, Sydney Shearer, secretary, janet Strode, treasurer, lfigRoy Chlson, sentineilhand Lois Bunting, student council representative. Our class advisor wasi4Mrs. Nefgon. Donna Grgager was FHA reporter for the newspaper. Sydney Shearer was GAA treasurer. Iniwctober the clfkgg had a scrap drive. We earned more money by picking corn. After thekbasketbafig game with Spaiihfnd, we held a Christmas Dance. Ed, Bob, Ben, and Carl were membQj's of the lfgjrates baseball janet and Ruth were cheerleaders for the Fresh- Soph basketball Eguad. Menihers of the team Ed, Bob, Ben, Carl, Martin, and Roy. Chuck Miller was Fresh-Sgph manageig, Freshmen attendafizqs for Homecoming were Janet and Ed. Beginning our Sdphomore yeaz, with ten boys anjdkgight girls, we welcomed Don Lutes from Henry. Sandy King Judy Whiiigey, were the two we lost. Our officers this year were: Sydney Shearer, Pre5j,dentg Don lfflgtes, vice-president, Iiqis Bunting, secretary, Ruth Jensen, treasurer, Ed Drager, pirliamentarianfizand janet Strode, studiweqt council representative. Mr. Bunt- ing was our class adviipr. Our classiigpnuibuted a large parfhgf their talent to sports and pro- duced a number of orgarii,,zation leadersi2g,llAgain janet and Ruthwigjkere Fresh-Soph cheerleaders. Donna Grasser was a menfker of the senioif-Qplay cast. Sydney Shearit was a member of the junior play cast. Our Homecomingiligttendants were Qtuth and Don. At the beginning of our jliiiior year, we weficomed Betty Haws and janet Hewitt to our class. We lost Ed Drager. Officers of the class werez,VLois Bunting, president, Sydney Shearer, vice- president, janet Hewitt, treaskrerg and Betty Hays, student council representative. Our class advisor was Mr. Stark. Betty arid: Don were Homecoming attendants. janet and Lois were cheer- leaders from the junior class. janet was the manageiiv of the junior store which was our main pro- ject for the year. On May 14th, with, gave the junior-Senior Banquet and Prom. On April 29th, we presented a three act comedy, 'Whiiih Shall He Marry? 'directed by Mr. Stark. Fifteen classmates returned as seniors. We elected following officers: janet Strode, pre- sidentg Sydney Shearer, vice-president, Lois Bunting, secretary, Donna Grasser, treasurer, Betty Haws and Ben Day, student council ribpresentatives. On Ndigember 4th, we presented Love Is just Too Much Trouble' directed by Mr. Hewitt, our advisor. Betty Haws was Homecoming Queen, Ben Day, King, with Sydney Shearer and Bob Bluell as senioijwkattendants. Sydney Shearer re- ceived the D.A.R. award. The cheerleader from our class was Betty Haws. janet Hewitt was chosen as the winner of 'Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow' award. 1. ,,:f,,.,,w?g,? Lfii... .. f L, r.v,g1gg,x2fr I ,wyfwizfk i If kvf, :.w,M QQ? LX ' fs-fllf-.inifyrligi 'silk -A - uggjgfujfsfggfwl f 1 I k -1 - W,,,v M I fr., iififi ki' ' i LI1'IQf?- 'E ' JANE 5 e Q 5 QQ v S i ,S H 5 4 yg,9 , r xxfswisi. A 5 at U 3g1ifS'ifN 't,R ASSEQ 00885 TSTR CLASS u f I I . - .11 1, V 6 , , S I Z CARL PRATT ENS-EN ' I, RUTH I E1-HEL MCNABB GRAIN CO. 81 LUMBER DIVISION Mike Node: 8: 'Corky' Mabis, Proprietors McNabb, Illinois ODE ak S MAR TIN -M' .57 DUN X yi lb R 5 5 O . I S1117-H MW' II I I ,Q gMY BEVERLY IIARLOF F GRANVILLIQ IIARDWAR Ii Phone 9-Zl ZI Granville, Illinois GRANVILLE NATIONAL BANK Granville, Putman County, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ROBERT BLL IEI. 1, WWA 160 656 Eys H154 if MB, BENJAMIN DAY s WET HEWTT COMPLIMENTS OF Hatchin 'C ' ' g hxx char Lnve and Lay' Since 1919 Millway Hatcheries McNabb, Illinois BETTY . - 1 HA WS . fx fi Janet Strode Janet Hewitt -zwatlgfgx V .L u N., ,, ,msn mf iwgfsztm - Yi Qu , S. is !zs1g..ef',f .. 11,1 -Z :fi , , 5, W 'i ' k.,i Ruth Jensen Ben Day 'I' Lois Bunting - if g f his X X V gig? Ethel Martin Call Pratt Roy Smith Donna Grasser Betty Haws N. J... Sydney She H are LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of One Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-six of Magnolia-Swaney High School, being of sound mind and spirit, do here- by publish our last will and testament. To certain members of our faculty we will the following: To our Principal, Mr. Hewitt, we hereby will and bequeath a book on 'How To Keep Order at Play Practice' in six easy lessons. To Mr. Bunting, we will and bequeath a more attentive class, who can better understand the antics of Macbeth. To Mr. Maville, we will and bequeath a case of bug repellent, with which to keep the flies away during the coming year. To Mr. Hayes, we will and bequeath dull edged ash trays for the back seat of his car for future Ag trips. To Mrs. Hewitt, we will and bequeath a 'sure- fire' method to make sure that all the girls take showers. To Mrs. Blocher, we will and bequeath plenty of aspirins and Kleenex to chase away colds and headaches brought on by problems ! To our janitor, Don Hauger, we will and bequeath a student body who doesn't lose books, which he always finds and returns. To the Junior Class we will our ability to be friendly to the Freshmen. To the Sophomore Class we will the ability to understand Mr. Bunting's method of deter- mining the meaning of complicated sentences. To the Freshman class we will all of our excuses for being late to study halls and classes and hope that they can put them to better use than we did. To certain individuals the following bequests are made: I, Bob Bluell, will my' antics at Senior play practice to Art Hewitt and my ability to get out of seventh period study hall to Brooks Whitney. I, Lois Bunting, will my ability to collect everybody's parking tickets to Katheryn Beard and my ability to sneak into the house to jerry Combes. I, Ben Day, will my ability to stay away from girls to Dick Ashdown and my ability to skip band practice to Keith Crank. I, Donna Grasser, will my liveliness to Ronald Schumacher and my baton to Sally Wolf. I, Beverly Harloff, will my quietness to Wayne Thompson and my ability to stay away fl-gm school to Marilyn Mills. I, Betty Haws, will my troubles and problems to Ed Mills and my stamina to get things ac- complished to Bernie Sarbaugh. I, janet Hewitt, will my ability to always have my memory work learned for English to Bill Simonton and my shortness to Dixie Ohlman. I, Ruth Jensen, will all my old boy friends to anyone who thinks they could hold them and my dancing ability to the Freshman boys. I, Don Lutes, will my careful driving ability UD to Roger Pletsch and all the cakes I baked in Home Ec to anyone who is brave enough to eat them. I, Ethel Martin, will my 22 inch waist to Lee Burr and my ability to get a class ring to Karen Billups. I, Carl Pratt, will my long curly hair OJ to Claude Sabino and my ability to stay out of class plays to john Heider. I, Martin Smith, will my easy going ways to Walter Sarbaugh and my quiet voice to Eleanor Happold. I, Roy Smith, will my ability to argue with teachers to Myrna Debolt and my hairless chest to Eddie Drager. I, Sydney Shearer, will my ability to get good grades without studying to Bert Andersen and my short hair to Mary Alice Hatton. I, Janet Strode, will my silliness to Douglas Kuhn and all my nicknames to anyone who will take them. WSW Mt'Call's Magazine announced today the winner of the annual Your Dream llome' contest. The winner was the former Beverly llarloff of Magnolia, Illinois. Petite Miss llarloff said she was shocked when informed her drawing and sketches had won the contest. The Dream llouse is of ranch style with modern furnishings.Beverly plans to decorate her own home, for which she has great talent as an amateur. The Floor Walkers Union today selected their new president, who is Carl Pratt, formerly of McNabb, Illin- ois. The salary is to be announced at a later date. The position was sought after by some of the most prominent members of the F. W. Union. Pratt has been noticed for his fast and up coming popularity in the past few years. Carl when asked how he started his career, which is fantastic ffor he rose from an unknown floor walker to become president of their unionl replied he started by being floor walker in Lou Swain's pool hall, which is in his home town during school days. Miss Sydney Shearer, has started a precedent, of being the first woman jockey in the Kentucky Derby. lt was released today by the r.c. fracing comm.l that there is no written law barring women from being jock- eys in the race. Sydney with her su erior riding ability will begin riding with a salary of lflfl of the winnings. Miss Shearer began her career in Illinois where she was the first female jockey. The University of Illinois announced today that Bob Bluell is the first man to graduate as a Home lic. tea- cher. llluell is to teach at his old home town high school. Iiob, the professors say, can prepare the most delightful 7 course meal and can sew like a whiz. Bob makes all of his own suits. Ile will be teaching both jr. high and Sr. high at MSIIS. Looks like the husband we've all been looking for girls, no worrying about cook- ing or making of the clothes. The National 'Art of Tractor Driving' contest was won this year for the first time by a woman, petite blonde on top of thatl The winner was Miss Donna Gras- ser of McNabb, Illinois. When asked how she felt upon being awarded first prize, she replied 'With the prize money I will be able to purchase my own tractor to drive back and forth to town. The contest was composed of not only fancy turning but the showing of over all con- trol. Donna says she will come back next year to de- fend her title. Ben Day is the most popular new comer to the enter- tainment world. Ben is a great imitator of noisen. The 'best since Mel Blanc, has been the critics re- marks. Mr. Day first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show imitating the noises of ducks, pigs, horses as well as voices of well known persons. This slight young man has a brilliant future ahead. Ben began his career in high school by making noises to amuse the girls in the study halls. Lois Bunting of Magnolia, Illinois, who is a stock broker, told reporters today that she has compiled enough information regarding depressions to predict a disaster for the near future. Miss Bunting, an ex-con- gresswoman, has revealed this to the papers following a remark by a statesman who said the world is free of the possibility of such a disaster. Lois is to debate the issue on T.V. and radio. APRIL 196 5 206 The New York Times announced today the winner of the National survey for the ideal secretary. She was found in the back woods of Illinois being a secretary for her father at the high school where she began her career of student secretary. janet llewitt is the most interesting secretary we have seen, her tasks range from filing invoices to sweeping floors for the janitor. Miss Hewitt was reported to the survey committee by a salesman who visited MSIIS. janet has been a secretary for nine years and plans to continue in that field. Con- gratulations to a hard working girl! The new pencil king, Don Lutes' today announced he has plans for displaying his vast collection. Lutes returned from Europe where he entered his collection in an international contest. When asked how he started his fabulous collection he replied that he began his collection in bookkeeping class. Ile was crowned 'pen- cil king' because he possessed well over 27,500 dif- ferent pens and pencils. Besides working on his hobby, Lutes is the manager of a 'do-it-your-self-ball-point- pen co. European reports inform us that Roy fRedj Smith is having his usual gay time while touring Europe. Smith, in case you are not familiar with him, struck oil in Ill- inois and is a multimillionaire. Red is said to have been seen in the fashionable night clubs of Paris with a different ravishing female on his arm every night. Ile plans to resume hunting in lion hunting in Africa. Martin Smith, author of the recent 'Antics of Small Children' won an 'Emmy' award for his television productions throughout the past year. Ile produces a daytime show for parents and is the co-owner of the Smith Publishing Co. The publishing company as well as the T.V. program specialize in the production of shows and books concerning child care. Ruth Jensen of Kansas City, Missouri, won the title Nation's Prettiest Teacher'. The pupils of her class entered her name in the contest which is sponsored by the Pinky Lee Show. Ruth is a blue-eyed blonde. Miss Jensen teaches the 3rd and fith grades. Included in her prizes is a sight-seeing tour of the United States. Ethel Martin, owner of the Martin Inc. fchain of gro- cery storesl has enlarged her business by purchasing the right to build in one of the most populated districts of Chicago. Ethel isn't disclosing the purchase price to anyone. This investment will add to her chain of other numerous stores. She plans to add a dry goods section to her other line of goods. Miss Martin is a very shrewd business woman. janet Strode, the famed international dress designer, presented her latest creations to the fashion world for next spring. Next week she plans to reveal the designs of the wedding dress of Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier's daughter. Miss Strode is the personal designer for the late james Dean's mother who is re-marrying next fall. Dr. Betty llaws, a woman missionary, has taken an interest in the Pygmies of the dark continent of Africa. She is teaching the illiterate about Christianity. Re- cently she wrote a book concerning the life of the Afri- can native and her experiences. Incidently her recipe for bird nest soup is now available to the public. Mmm! S LOIS BUNTING - Student Council Del. 15 Class Secretary 2,45 Class President 35 G.A.A. l,2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Cheerleader 35 Student Government Teacher 1,2,35 Band 25 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 25 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper 1,45 Na- tional Honor Society 3,45 District Music Contest 4. JANET STRODE - Class Treasurer 15 Class Pre- sident 45 Student Colmcil Del. 25 Store Manager 35 F.H.A. 1,2535 F.H.A. Treasurer 25 F.H.A. Presi- dent 35 G.A.A. 1,Z,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Chorus Trea- surer 25 Cheerleader 1,2535 Homecoming Attendant 15 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Newspaper Staff 35 An- nual Staff 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Government Teacher 2,35 District Music Contest 4. DONNA GRASSER - Class Treasurer 15 Student Govemment Teacher 2,35 Chorus 2,3,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Reporter 15 G.A.A. 152,35 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 2,45 Twirling 45 Annual Staff 45 News- paper Staff 3,45 District and State Music Contest 4. BENJAMIN DAY - Baseball 1,2,3,45 Basketball 1,2,3,45 Track 1,25 F.F.A. l,2,3,45 F.F.A. Vice- President 35 F.F.A. President 45 Magazine Sales Award 35 Class Vice-President 1,35 Band 2,3,45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 15 Homecoming King 45 Student Government Teacher 25 Student Council Del. 4. BEVERLY HARLOFF - F.H.A. 35 Chorus 35 Play Prompter 35 Twirling 45 Band 4. JANET HEWITT - Manito - Band 1,25 F.H.A. 1,25 Mag-Swaney - Band 3,45 F.H.A. 3,45 Honor Society 3,45 Class Treasurer 35 Chorus 3,45 Newspaper Editor 45 Newspaper Staff 35 Sr. Play 45 Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow 45 Play Prompter 35 District Contest 4. ETHEL MARTIN - F.H.A. 2,35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. President 45 Chorus 2,3,45 Jr. Play 2,35 Sr. Play 45 National Honor Society 3,45 Twirling 45 Newspaper 3,45 Annual Staff 45 Student Govern- ment Teacher 2,3. ROBERT BLUELL - Basketball 1,25 Baseball l,3,45 Track 1,2535 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 Sr. Play 45 Boy's State Representative 35 Homecoming Atten- dant 4. BETTY HAWS - Lostant - Annual Staff5 News- paper Staff 1,25 Class Secretary 25 F.H.A. 1,25 G.A.A. Reporter 15 F.H.A. 1,25 F.H.A. Recreation Ch. 15 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 25 F.H.A. Leadership Camp Del. 25 Student Government Tea- cher 1,25 Glee Club 1,25 Mixed Chorus 1,25 Band 25 All School Play 25 Mag-Swaney - Student Coun- cil Rep. 3,45 Student Council Secretary 45 News- paper Ass't. Editor 35 Annual Editor 45 F.H.A. 3,45 G.A.A. 3,45 Student Government Teacher 35 Na- tional Honor Society 3,45 Cheerleader 45 Home- coming Attendant 35 Homecoming Queen 45 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Glee Club 3,4. RUTH JENSEN-Class Treasurer 25 F.H.A. 1,2535 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 25 F-H-A- Parliamen- tarian 35 G.A.A. 2,3,45 Chorus 2,3,45 Cheerleader 1,25 Jr. Play 35 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Govemment Teacher 25 Homecoming Attendant 25 District Music Contest 4. MARTIN SMITH - Basketball 1,3,4g Track 1, F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 sr. Play 4, Rifle Club 1,2. CARL PRATT - Basketball 1,2,45 Baseball 1,25 Track 15 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Sentinel 45 Rifle Club 1,25 Stage Manager 3,4. ROY SMITH - Basketball 1,25 Track 15 F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 Sr. Play 45 Rifle Club 1,25 Stage Manager 3. SYDNEY SHEARER - Class Secretary 1,35 Class President 25 Class Vice-President 45 Student Council Rep. 3,45 Student Council President 45 Student Council Secretary 35 G.A.A. 1,2,3,45 G.A.A. Treasurer 15 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 F.H.A. Vice-Presi- dent 35 F.H.A. Public Relations Ch. 45 Chorus 2,3,45 Jr. Play 2,35 Sr. Play 45 Girls' State Dele- gate 45 D.A.R. Award 45 Student Government Tea- cher 1,2,35 Annual Staff 45 Newspaper Staff 1,3545 Homecoming Attendant 4. DONALD LUTES - Henry - Baseball 15 Basket- ball 15 F.F.A. 15 Mag-Swaney - Baseball 2,35 Basketball 2,35 Track 25 F.F.A. 2,3,45 F.F.A. Reporter 25 F.F.A. Treasurer 35 F.F.A. Secretary 45 Sr. Play 45 Chorus 45 Rifle Club 25 Student Government Teacher 25 Homecoming Attendant 2,33 Class Vice-President 2. Sixttqen spirited juniors began the '55-'56 year in anticipation of the mdltiy activitiestxthat they were to sponsor and participate in. They began their yearfs activities by opening the junior Store. Ed D. was manager, DickEA., assistant' manager. During the basketball season cake draws and a Coffee! Hour and Dance were sponsored by the class. junior class 'members were quite active in FHA, GAA, FFA, Glee Club, Band and, Twirling. Two inembers, Lydia G. and Carol N. were cheer- leaders. AQ in previous years, the Juniors contributed greatly to our var- ious sports. 'Edwin D., Edward M., jim K., john H., Walter S., Arthur H., Bill S., and Bgert A. were engaged, in sports throughout the year. Five members were the annual staff and three on the newspaper staff. Sally W. and Carol N. were assistant editors tespectively. Sally W. participated in the Senior playin Carol N., Katheryn B., Nancy D., Beverly C., Lydia G., and Sally W. were selected to join the National Honor Society. The junior Homecqlrning attendants were Lydia G. and john H. March 23rd, class presented the Junior play and on Mayi 1,2th, was the Prom for the Seniors. Mrs. Hewitt and Mr. Maville were our class advisors again this year. by , X ll F 7.0 I951 S ll W lf Ben Anaewsv 1 a y 0 Mills Nancy Dean Dorthy Mekely i M Ashdown 101111 Helder ow A Carol Nelson Lydia Glover W Kathryn Beat alter Sarbaugh -lame s Kinney Ar Ecl Dr age: Fhllr Hewitt Absent: Bill Simonton Compliments of HENRY FRIEND FARMERS STATE BANK Henry, Illinois McNabb, Illinois The Sophomore class consisted of eleven students. The members par- ticipated in many school activities and sponsored a coat check stand at all of the home basketball games. A successful paper drive was held in March. The four members who participated in basketball this year were Ted M., Eugene P., Lee B. and Wayne T. Wayne was also in baseball. Dar- lene P. was selected as a cheerleader from our class. I Eight sophomore students were members of the band and of the twirling group. They are: Twirling - Darlene P., Mary R., and Karen B., Band - Larry A., Lee B., Gary C., Ted M., and Eugene P. Six members of our class participated in the District contest. Members of the annual staff were Mary R., Darlene P. and Myrna D Our Homecoming attendants this year were Mary R. and Ted M. Mr. Hayes was our class sponsor. GRIFFITH SEED CO. McNabb, Illinois Phone 123 wen Dagene abeb Olt Lee Burr Lam Ashdown Mary Rice Mary Wood Karen Billups Pglk Wqyn Eugene e Thompson Absent: Gary Crank Compliments of HENRY STATE BANK WATERCOTT AND COMPANY Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Dry goods at its best we entered M-S High with twenty-eight members. We welcomed two new members - Ronald Schumacher and James King. The class officers are as follows: Patsy Roth, presidentg Eleanor Ilappold, secretaryg and Bernard Sarbaugh, treasurer. Carol Wolf and Donald Carlson represented our class in student council. Mr. Bunting is our class advisor. ' I The Freshman initiation consisted of taking the Sophomores to a skating party at Les Buzz. December 1Ok,we had a 'Candy sale. Donald Carlson, Dona1d'Nelson, Brooks Whitney, Keith Crank, Schuyler Ilaws, and Gerry,Combes represented the Freshman class in basketball. Carol Wolf, Many Hatton, Eleanor llappold, Robin Griffith, Patricia Pletsch, and DixietOhlman represented the classiin baton twirling. Patsy Roth, Keith Crank, Marilyn Mills, Linda Hewitt, Bernard Sar- baugh, and Donald Nelson are the members in our class in band. The llomecoming attendants from our class were Carol Wolf and Donald Carlson. i , 7 at f- g I 1 : N LAI ll A -4 oo X Gladys Mekley irol Wo, Dixie Ohlman sw G' xigktb S 'uy1..,, R0 Ha ws Domus Bob Martin Gerry Combes NgxS on ra Beard I im King Keith Crank . R0ge'. P Hewgti leg-sch Lina' Absent: Delores Kuhne MURPHY'S MARKET MADELINE'S DECORATING CENTER Richelieu Quality Food Drapery and Slipcover Fabrics Phone 64 Henry, Illinois By the Yard or Made to Order Phone 443 Henrv. Illinois D sefnnd R090 'R 1-HRW, YH: ' .1135 1-SN? fiesixlw ff' ' x or X.: . W Q Qs, Reaska Marilyn Mills Patty Pletsch john To ale ucbsrone Num h Mary Alice Hatton Eleanor l-lappold B T asbmli fool: S S Wh! fney machgf Douglas Kuhn C1 nude Sabino 0 ie Sch at-YJ' Roth Gene Sigman Compliments of HENRY PRODUCE GRASSER HARDWARE Purina Feeds of All Kinds Norge Appliances - Motorola TV Phone 3275 Henry, Illinois Phone 32 McNabb, Illinois is Q Qs, Mr. Bunting's Latin Class Ro Se s f does Zxfilgebr 12? ' Q 5X2 RECIPE 5 c. of Home Ec. girls Home EC. H 2 T. of ambition 3 T. of action mix thoroughly results well done, grade A L ttt,l X5 'oe C 959955 XX' X' P,X?:e'l139yQ' Mr' Buntings English 3 81 4 fis the class buying that?J fPete we start and du 0 6,1 9,9 end with the belly eo X00 C SX E354 7 09 vi ,, e, MA l.0Ol.lfY'S FOOD MART Spring Valley, Illinois BOGNER'S MACHINE SHOP llenry, Illinois Loyalty We're loyal to you M and S The gold and the blue M and S We'll back you to stand 'Gainst the best in the land For we know that you can M an Rah! Rah! So toss up that ball M and S We're backing you all M and S Cur team is our fame protector On boys, for we expect a Victory from you M and S Che-he, Che-ha, Che-ha-ha-ha. M- S High School Rah! Rah! Rah! ,O 1 S- MFIER WELDING Mc Nabb, Illinois MERDIAN DRUG STORE Henry, Illinois I tried no keep up with activities 'round here, but let me tell ye, my 'ma 'twas too much scurrying for my, poor old eyes. And I had to patch one up oh, my fate! te First Row: Ed Mills, Bob Bluell, Dick Ashdown, Ben Day, Don Lutes. Second Row: Brooks Whitney, Gary Crank Martin Smith, Mr. Hayes, Roy Smith, Keith Crank, Bernard Sarbaugh. Third Row: Claude Sabino, Lee Burr, Bill Simonton, Wayne Thompson, john lleider, Ted McGhiey, Larry Ashdown, Eugene Park. Fourth Row: Don Carlson Bob Martin, Ronnie Schumacher, Jerry Combes. Roger Pletsch, Don Nelson, jim King, Schuyler llaws, john Touch stone. mmHUlHm mm mmHUHmUIUHHl THE OFFICERS OF 1956 President- - - - - - Vice resident .P h . - - Secretary- - - - - Treasurer- - - Reporter- - - Sentinel- - - Advisor ------------- - A .Q UAV 1 '- ' N7 - ve'-5-ff' ------------BenDay --------Dick Ashdown - - - -Don Lutes - - Bob Bluell - - -Ed Mills - - -Carl Pratt Mr. R. O. Hayes l , it 1' ir- 'lil V.- 1 H, i .. ' lug J' iqji.. QI 531--. .1 fffgg e L' .V 'i':-.105 3--' c 1 . 21'-' -'-'if-Y : '2 5.5 -Wie Y 4441, . 7'f'!.: zifif-941, his .-,:' '-'.-Q, Li' -4.,. 251- 1 i ' l' B F.F.A. During the past year the members have shown an active interest in F.F.A. by having projects and exhibiting them in various county fairs, livestock shows and in the Section 5, F.F.A. show. The judging contests which they attended were 'Land judging' at Glasford, 'Poultry Judg- ing' at Wyoming, 'Livestock judging at Section 5. Fifteen 'green hands' were initiated this year and a 'Chapter Farmer' initiation has been planned for the Sophomore members. The hard working members sold sixty-five pounds of rat poison and a number of fire extinguishers as a money making scheme. Each year a 'Pest Con- test' is held, the Seniors and juniors versus the Sophomores and Freshmen. The Fresh-Soph team won and were treated to a chili supper. This year's chapter of enterprising young farm- ers has worked well and has tried to develop competent, aggressive, rural and agricultural leadership - the aim and purpose of Future Farmers of America. First row: Sydney S., Mary R., Lydia G., Sally W., Myrna D., Beverly C. Second row: Mrs. Hewitt, Darlene P., janet H., Rita B., Carol N., Katheryn B., Karen B., Carol W., Marilyn M., Donna G. Third row: Dixie O., Patty P., Robin G., Mary H., Betty H., Gladys M., Patsy R., Linda H., Dorothy M. F.H.A. The officers are: Sally Wolf, president, Lydia Glover, vice-president, Mary Rice, secretary, Beverly Combes, treasurer, Sydney Shearer, pub- lic relations chairman, and Myrna Debolt, par- liamentarian. Mrs. Hewitt, F.H.A. sponsor, and Mrs. Wolf, chapter mother, attended the fall House of Dele- Mrs . Wolf Our- Chapter Mother gates meeting at Wyoming with the officers. Thirteen new members were initiated into the club during the formal ceremony. The annual Come-As-You-Are Breakfast and the bake sale were enjoyed again this year. Other activities included the Mother-Daughter-Son Banquet, spon- sored by both the F.F.A. and F.H.A. This year our F.H.A. trip was combined with an entire student body trip. Mrs. Wolf donated the first rosebush for a new project - a rose garden. 'Daddy Date Night , a special program was given in honor of the members' fathers. Throughout the year the club's programs were especially designed to entertain the members, mothers and guests. .nf 5.3 gr 'l I , , L- ', f J t f 3 5 1 6, Z S N y N J f i in 1? 1, al M-I If c ,,.,. , y , Ji l elf -ff 'W 'if + BAD LEFT TO RIGHT ARE THE MEMBERS - First Row! Janet Hewitt, Bert Anderson, Beverly Combes, Marilyn Mills, Eugene Parks, Arthur Hewitt, Lee Burr, Larry Ashdown, Garry Crank. Second Row: Carol Nelson, Don Nelson, Bernard Sarbaugh, Patsy Roth, Keith Crank, Ted McGhiey, Dick Ashdown, and Linda Hewitt. Absem: Mrs. Blocher. A group of enthusiastic musicians entered band this formers at a variety show, Little Six Music Festival and year under Mrs. Blocher. Fridays were always full for a number of the members participated in the District band members since individual lessons, band rehear- Contest. sals, twirling, and band maneuvers were scheduled then. They W0l'9 blue and grey uniforms and did C0mPliCHI9d The M-S band marched in several Santa Claus parades maneuvers. Many of the members were beginners and - Peoria, llenry, Lacon, and McNabb, were guest per- advanced rapidly under Mrs. Blocher's instruction. l L l TWIRLERS: Donna Grasser, Dorothy Mekley, Lydia Glover, Mary Rice, Mary Hatton, Patty Pletsch, Dix- ie Ohlman, Robin Griffith, Ethel Martin, Karen Billups, Carol Nelson, Darlene Powell, Carol Wolf. FLAG BEARER! Schuyler Haws BANNER BEARER: Walter Sarbaugh GLEE CLUB First mu: Mary W., Carol N., Darlene P., Karen B., Katheryn B., Nancy D., Marilyn M., Donna G., janet ll. Second mu: Rita B., Patsy R., Myrna D., Carol N., Patty P., Mary R., Lydia G., Dorothy M., Robin G. Third mu: Dixie O., Mary H., Beverly C., Sally W., Betty ll., Gladys M., Linda H., Ethel M. The Glee Clubs were composed of over forty voices. District Music Contest. These activities were thoroughly Mrs. Blocher directed them during the last period every enjoyed by those who participated in them. Our choruses Friday. Many numbers were rehearsed for the school were composed of enthusiastic boys and girls from all program in the spring, Graduation and the Tri-County four classes. Festival. A number of the members participated in the First ron: Keith C., Bert A., Gary C., Bernard S., Don C., Don N., Claude S., Schuyler ll., Eugene P. Second your Don L., Walter S., Dick A., john ll., Ted M., Larry A., Bob B., Art ll., Bob M. NATIO NAL H ONOQ Q7 I ff lx Sealed: lithel Martin, Lois Bunting, Sydney Shearer, Betty Haws, Janet Hewitt. Standing-' E Mr. llewitt, Carol Nelson, Kathryn Beard, Sally Wolf, Beverly Combes, Lydia Glover, Nancy I Dean. HONOR SOCIETY This year we initiated six new members into the National llonor Society. The initiation was a candlelight service and was held before an assembly. The officers are as follows: Sydney Shearer, presidentg Ethel Martin, secretary. STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Student Council is made up of two representatives from each class, a boy and a girl. Council officers are: Sydney Shearer, presidentg Betty Haws, secretary. The Student Council had charge of Homecoming and the Christmas party. Mr. Hewitt is the Council ad- visor. Other members of the council are: Don Carlson and Carol Wolf, Freshmeng Ted McGhiey and Mary Rice, Sophomoresg Walter Sarbaugh and Nancy Dean, juniorsg Ben Day and Betty Haws, Seniors. We also exchanged an assembly program with Mid-County High School and a Tri-County party at Henry was planned. CLASS PLAY 'Love is too much trouble. That's what joe and Pinky thought. joe had been expelled and couldn't go to the Junior Prom. Pinky needed two hundred dollars more to pay Cliff Hayward. 'Oggy' solved this problem. With Toasty's help, Joe only became more deeply involved. 'Toasty' found herself in great trouble. Monica Bates only added to their problems. In the end everything turned out well, even for Connie. Toasty ------- Betty Haws Shirley Bradford - - - Sydney Shearer fpmpnetor of the Poison Poll fcampus bellel joe Burke -------- Bob Bluell Sugar Lou jackson- - janet Strode fcollege boyl fcollege gzrl from the Soulbl Pinky Hamilton ----- - - - Ben Day Monica Bates ----- Donna Grasser fbzs cbuml fuisiting lngb school semorl Oggy McClosky ------ Martin Smith Mrs. J. Worthington Bates Lois Bunting fstudent wztb sczentific tbeoryl flyer mgtberj Connie Ashton ----- - -Ethel Martin Dr. Pillsy - - - ---- Roy Sym gh fstudent workmg ber way tbrougbl fPresident of Ivy Gate Collegel Ebb Dunham ------- Ruth 16115911 Miss Emily Ross - - - Sally Wolf fbappy go lucky college girll fDean of Womenl F10 Dunham ------ Janet Hewitt Cliff Ha a d yw r ----- Don Lures fber szsterl fband leaderl JUNIOR PLAY Two young men, jack S. and Ted B., who are hiding from an investigation after the seeming failure of a gold-finding scheme of theirs, dis- cover on the road, two suitcases containing the clothes of a Hindu mystic and his girl assistant. They assume the disguises and arrive at the Lakeside Country Club to substitute for the missing people, who were scheming with Count Gonzago and his girl friend, Clarita, to separate Mr. Bishop from a lot of money under false pre- tenses. Forced to play out their roles, the boys pro- ceed to straighten out the tangled threads of the lives of the people gathered at the club. Mr. Bishop is saved from bad investments. Don, is made happy by the family acceptance of Hattie, whom he loves. Mrs. Bishop is cured of her 'ner- Ed Mills ...... Sally Wolf .... Beverly Combes Dick Ashdown . Nancy Dean . . . Carol Nelson . . john Helder . . . Lydia Glover . . Bill Simonton . Dorothy Mekley jim Kinney . . . Walter Sarbaugh Bert Anderson . Kathryn Beard . Mr. Walter Bishop Mrs. Bishop ..... june Bi shop ,,,., Don Bishop . . . Harrie ........ Ann Count Gonzago . . Clarita Nicodemus . . . . . Pansy .......... Clarence Tuttle . Jack Showalter .... Ted Burns ...... Mme. Elaine . . . vous spells , recently developed after the family came into sudden wealth. june, the daughter, at last finds the young man who had rescued her some time before. Ann, her pretty cousin, cap- tures the affections of Clarence Tuttle, who had come to capture other things beside bugs. Even Pansy and Nicodemus, the colored help, over- come the fear of the supernatural. Jack accident- ally hypnotizes Gonzago into revealing the whole plot against Mr. Bishop and his family. Matters are complicated for a time by the arrival of Mme. Elaine, in search of the real mystic, by whom she had been jilted and robbed. But, as in all good plays, all ends happily for all concerned - unless it is for the villain - who gets his just deserts. . . director of the Lakeside Country Club . . . . . his wife, in charge of social affairs , their daughter with a secret romance , , , , their son with a little affair of his own reason for Don's affair june's cousin aguest not all he seems , , , , June's guest, but not her friend . . . . . . . . . the club's colored butler the club's coloredmaid . . . . interested in bugs and other things . . . . . . . one-half of the 'Missing Pair' theotherhalf in search ofadeceiver junior Class Officers Freshman Class Officers Senior Class Officers 5----............i TE Sophomore Class Officers Compliments of , HENRY MOTOR CO. BROWN S CAFE Sales Services Cars 8: Trucks Dallas and Ocleae Brown Ill Ph 3551 M g 1' Ill Phone 88 Henry, inois One 8 HO 1.8, . 'Y CFAOY 5 Q9 C' 0-K 0,5058 x- 0 'A o 1- 'X .wQ1f f'L . WSQ, I lcJ3' Qt of K X0 Rohn ofa' Ps? A X vigrx CWD SWR x 5 V YC. Ca we XF -CJD f ' 1552 x WNJKYXI X400 0' lfxff Q X 0' Ps. x' 1 K X P 0-L, 5 . 5' N05 .U b Q tix o t 0 X, BALESTRI 8: SON MAGAZINE SALES On October 14, 1955, our magazine sales cam- paign began. Something new was introduced this year - two different companies were represented. The Freshmen and the Sophomores worked with the Crowell-Collier Circulation Company while the Juniors and Seniors worked with the Curtis Circulation Company. The top salesmen were: 'Carol Nelson Bert Anderson Sally Wolf Darlene Powell 'Bernard Sarbaugh Carol Wolf john Touchstone Marilyn Mills Ronald Schumacher Brooks Whitney The Freshmen and Sophomores far out sold the juniors and Seniors. The two top salesmen re- ceived cameras. Highest salesman in each group. 3 soy S lace 04 JW Blew MA-jxgv 33 IOCX. oxf 6 R04 ,S I sgiaof J' eo M L A., I od' 90' Q5 S S A R635 42 ROl.LO'S APOTHECARY Spring Valley. Illinois spring Valley, Illinois P hone 140 At the end of each month numerous students were seen bur in th ' ' h h l y g eir noses in t e sc oo newspaper. The staff fabovej worked throughout the year to make it a success. Among the articles was a monthly report by Pete, the Pirate, an imaginary character. The editor attended the ISHSPA Conference at the U. of I. Editor ............ . .... janet Hewitt Assistant Editor .... ...... C arol Nelson Activities Editor .......... Beverly Combes Sports Editor .............. Walter Sarbaugh Typists ........ Donna Grasser, Ethel Martin .I I I I In September the junior store was opened for the con- venience of the students during our noon period, at bas- ketball games, and during the baseball games in the fall and spring. The manager, Edwin Drager, was assisted by members of the class in selling the confections and soft drinks. The store was not only an asset to the stu- dents but was profitable for the juniors. TASTEE FREEZ GENE BALLERINE GARAGE Spring Valley, Illinois Spring Valley, Illinois SHIMKUS JEWELER WESTERN TIRE AUTO STORES Spring Valley, Illinois Associate Member Spring Valley, Illinois Standing: Darlene Powell, Mary Rice, Sydney Shearer, lid Mills, Mr. Hewitt, Walter Sarbaugh, janet Strode, Lois Bunting, Beverly Combes, Myrna Debolt. Seated' Ethel Martin, Carol Nelson, Sally Wolf, Betty llaws, Lydia Glover, Donna Grasser. 'l'he 'Blue and Gold' is being published this year by Picture Ediwr -'----------------- the student body. Work was started in mid-October. The highlight of the 'Blue and Gold' this year is the addition of our theme, Pete the Pirate, who guides the Assistant Picture Editor- - - Calendar Editor- - - - Q - - Lydia Glover - - - Mary Rice Beverly Combes readers through the buildings and shows them the Book gales Manage, ........ .... J une, Strode various activities. Assistant Book Sales Manager- - - ---- I-Id Mills TyPiStS '--------------- - - -Donna Grasser lithel Martin Iiditor ------------- - - Betty llaWS Sydney Shearer ASSi5ti1nI l'ldll0r '- ' ' ' Sally WOM Advisors- - ---- Hr, Hgwigt Advertising Sales Manager- - - - - Lois Bunting Mr, Bunting Activities liditor --------- - - Carol Nelson S Fd, , i Assistant Acrivmes liditors- - - - - Myrna De-bon K Pom 4 1'0 ' ' ' Waller Mfbavgh Darlene Powell 'faux ff Seated above is: Sally Wolf, assistant editor, Betty Haws, editorg Mr. llewitt, advisor. N To every spdzts event I gQ, Cheering with all my migliq, And if wgvwin the bout, Q' ,V Ho! Ho! lVictory banners will be Filying that night. 'V:'V V 36 Baseba 11 ZVLXX 9 STANDING, left to right: Mr. Maville, Combes, E. Mills, B. Simonton, I. Heider, A. Hewitt, Bernard Sarbaugh. SECOND ROW: D. Nelson, W. Thompson, J. Kinney, B. Day, B. Bluell, D. Lures. SITTING: K. Crank, B. Ander- sen, S. llaws, C. Sabino, B. Whitney, and D. Carlson. -N - Magnolia-Swaney X -Q ' September 7 2 Washburn - - - - 1 , y 'September 9 8 Henry ---- - 2 September 12 4 Sparland - - - 5 September 15 0 Wenona - - - - ll September 19 l Tonica - - - 8 September 26 2 Benson - - - - 12 5 September Z8 6 Toluca - - - - 8 4 .5 Q October 3 6 Granville ----- 12 , .l 1 October 6 0 Roanoke - - - 3 October 10 10 Lostant - - - 2 V W 7 Compliments of MCNABB FOOD CENTER KAY'S HATCHERY The Food and Variety Line is Where We Shine Royal Kay - Prop. McNabb, Illinois Henry, Illinois Q, VARSITY Kneeling: Mr. Maville, Ben Day, john lleider, Bill Simonton, Ed Mills, jim Kinney. Standing: john Touchstone, Assistant manager, Walter Sarbaugh, Ted McGhiey, Wayne Thompson, Ed Drager, M-artin Smith, Don Carlson, Art Hewitt, Manager. ,L UNIOR VAR ITY Standing: Mr. hl3VlllC, Ted McGhiey, Gerry Combes, Lee Burr, Don Carlson, Don Nelson, Schuyler llaws, Brooks Whitney, Bert Anderson, Eugene Park, Keith Crank. Kneeling: Art Hewitt, john Touchstone. 5 'I X x xr 'Q V JK l 1 ns.--' Pl Q6 'l' vm Wa Bull Mag-Swaney .... . . . 38 Mag-Swaney .... . . . 62 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 69 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 72 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 65 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 83 Mag-Swaney .... . . . 54 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 81 Mag-Swaney .... . . . 37 Mag-Swaney .... . . . 34 Mag-Swaney .... . . . 50 'Mag-Swaney .... . . . 60 Mag-Swaney 21 Mag-Swaney 41 'Mag-Swaney 25 Mag-Swaney . . . .... . . 15 Mag-Swaney . . . ..... . . 28 Mag-Swaney ....... . . .I43 oub e o Mag-Swaney . . . ..... . . 42 Mag-Swaney 33 Mag-Swaney 26 Mag-Swaney 21 'Mag-Swaney . . . . . . . Mag-Swaney . . . . . Ed D. Varslty Wenona .... . . . . 62 Washburn . . .... B5 'Mag-Swaney La Rose . . . .... 42 Mag-Swaney Hennepin . . . .... 52 'Mag-Swaney Neponsec . . .... 58 Lostant ..... .... 5 1 'Mag-Swaney Toluca . . . .... 57 Mag-Swaney Washburn . . . . . . 69 'Mag-Swaney Bureau . . . . . . 61 Mag-Swaney Tonica ..... . . . 70 'Mag-Swaney Bureau ...... . . . 63 Mag-Swaney Malden . . ...... . . . 50 Mag-Swaney Ma g-Swaney Wenona .... Washburn . . La Rose . . . Hennepin . . Neponset . . Losrant. . . ver-timej Toluca . . Washburn . . Bureau .... Tonica .... Mag-Swnney ....43 Henry ........ .... Fresh-Soph . . . 51 'Mag-Swaney 63 Mag-Swaney . . . 23 Nbg-Swaney . . . 21 'Mag-Swaney . . . 42 'Mag-Swaney . . . 45 Ma g-Swaney . . . 61 Mag-Swaney . . . 67 Mag-Swaney . . . 49 Mag-Swaney . . . 504 'Mag-Swaney . . . 3 Sparland .... .. . . .. 1 00 68 62 77 69 79 42 76 64 66 5 0 64 50 46 24 42 40 35 45 28 19 31 25 61 Loscanr.... Losranr.... We nona . . Bureau .... .... Hennepin .... .... Malden .... .... Hopkins .... .... LaRose... Sparland .... .... Hennepin . . . . . . . Tunica ....... .... Mid-County .... .... Malden .. Losranr.... Sparland . . La Rose . Malden .. Hennepin Bureau ...... . . . Mid-County . . . . . . Henry..... Hopkins.... John Carl 64 33 76 75 75 54 55 41 76 64 67 72 44 43 58 36 20 50 54 41 48 22 Cheerleaders: Darlene Powell, Carol Nelson, Lydia Glover, Betty Haws. CHEERLEADER Our four cheerleaders, Betty, Lydia, Darlene, and Carol led the cheering with enthusiasm for our Fresh-Soph and Varsity basketball games. They attended the State Cheerleading Clinic at Normal in the fall. Their suits were gold corduroy, trim- med in blue. Many a time they energetically cheered our team to victory. DISTRICT TOURNAMENT AT TONICA PIRATES IN ACTION JUDD'S MARKET BOGGIO .sr soN He 'nePmv Illinois Hennepin, Illinois CONTINENTAL GRAIN CO. ART PICCIOLI Hennepin, Illinois Mark, Illinois HOMECOMING On December 0, 195 5, after winning the game over Lostant, our annual Homecoming was pre- sented. Ben Day and Betty llaws were crowned 'King and Queen' of the event. Their attendants from each class were: Senior - Sydney Shearer and Bob Bluellg junior - Lydia Glover and John lleiderg Sophomore - Mary Rice and Ted McGhieyg Freshman - Carol Wolf and Don Carlson. The Crown Bearers were Barbara Bluell and Phil Carlson. Mr. llewitt and Mr. llayes introduced each attendant and respectively crowned the king and queen. Music was provided by the Silver Tone Trio. The Homecoming Dance was sponsored by the Student Council. H ,K 2' WC .1 Bob Sydney an Lydia and John A' i A A UO carox an a'Y and Ted First row: Myrna D., Darlene P., Karen B., Ethel M., Donna G., Nancy D., Rita B. Second row: Dorothy M., Kathryn B., Lydia G., Carol N., Carol W., Marilyn M. Third row: Sally W., Beverly C., Dixie O., Gladys M., Patty P., Mary R. , Robin G. GAA. The members were engaged in earning points for their letters or numerals. Bowling, skating, swimming, and hiking were the sports available. RESULTS OF THE EARLVILLE CONTEST First rating - baton ensemble: Donna G., Ethel M., Mary R., Darlene P., Lydia G., Carol N., Dorothy M., Piano solo: Carol N. Second rating - piano solo: Kathryn Beard, Bell Iyre: Don N., Girls voice: Darlene P., girls ensemble: janet S., Lois B., Nancy D., Ruth J. Third rating - President of GAA was Ethel M., Secretary-trea- surer was Beverly C. clarinet solo: janet H., cornet solo: Eugene P., boys ensemble:Eugene P.,Schuyler H., john H., Ted M., Bob B., Walter S., Bert A., and Arthur H., vocal solos: Bert A., Walter S., john H., Beverly C., and Eugene P. Fourth rating - clar- inet solo: Beverly C., clarinet trio: janet ll., Beverly C., and Bert A. CALENDAR AUGUST 29 ,School starts with Mr. Hayes as a new teacher 30 on the staff. No school, dismissed for the fair. Charlene Smith visited school. We had a get acquainted assembly. SEPTEMBER 1 7 Girls ordered their new gym suits. Classes who didn't elect officers in the spring did so today. We beat Washburn 2-1. 12 Sparland beat us 5-4. 14 FHA meeting. 16 Mrs. Blocher organizes band and chorus. 19 Tonica beat us 7-1. 20 Student council was held. 21 Baseball pictures for the annual were taken. 23 No school - Teachers Institute. FHA held their galloping breakfast. 26 Benson beat us 12-2. Annual and paper staff were selected. 27 Mrs. Mullins here to discuss annual. FFA Initiation. OCTOBER 3 Tryouts for the senior play. 4 FHA House of Delegates meeting at Wyom- ing, Illinois. All officers, advisor and chapter mother attended. 10 Election of cheerleaders Lydia, Betty, Dar- lene, and Carol. 14 Magazine sales campaign began. Don Glenn showed slides of the war to an assembly. 15 GAA play day at Tiskiwa, Illinois. 18 Individual pictures were taken. 19 Open house. 21 janet and Betty attend ISH SPA. 26 National Honor Society initiation in an as- sembly program. 27 FHA Initiation. NOVEMBER 2 Seniors give an assembly showing parts of their play. 3 Seihior dress rehearsal. 4 Senior play CLove is just too Much Troublel. 7 Junior class rings came, assembly program on Indian music. 8 Student Council meeting. 9 Homecoming attendants elected. 11 Senior pictures came. 15 First basketball game. 18 Sewing machine demonstration at the FHA meeting. 22 Washburn beat us. 23 Off for Thanksgiving ftums for the tummyl. 25 Band marches in the Santa Claus parade in Peoria. 26 Band marches in the Santa Claus parade in Henry. 28 Back to the old grind after eating too much. 29 We beat LaRose. 30 U. of I. tests were given to the juniors and Seniors. DECEMBER 1 Whole school went to the International Live- stock show and saw the airport. 2 First home basketball game with Hennepin. We beat them. 6 We beat Neponset. 9 Homecoming with music by the Silver Tone Trio. The varsity won over Lostant. 10 Band marched in the Santa Claus parade at Lacon. 14 Freshman home ec. class prepared break- fast, smelled very good. 15 FHA Christmas party at Carol Nelson's. 16 Mid-County beat us. 17 Band ushered Santa Claus into McNabb, Freshman bake sale. 20 Henry beat us. 23 FHA pot-luck for the members and faculty, followed by an all school Christmas party. Off for the holidays. We beat Washburn. JANUARY 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 3 Back to the old grind after vacation. Bureau beat us. 4 Group pictures were taken for the annual. 5 junior play committee select the play. 6 Tonica beat us. 9 Little Six Tourney begins. 10 Ed Mills gets first aid from Mrs. Hewitt. 13 Semester exams. 16 18 19 20 23 CALENDAR End of semester. fthank goodness the tests are overj Assembly program - Rip Van Winkle. Number of music students participate in Legion pro- gram. We beat Malden in both games. F.H.A. cake demonstration, F.H.A. meeting. The bookkeeping class get new seating ar- rangement. john found out what is meant by the expres- sion - icing stretcher. We beat Lostant 100- 63. Sally and Betty sold 8120 worth of annual ads. We beat Lostant. 26 Sally and Carol Wolfdrive their car to school. Physics class sampled FRIED GRASSHOP- PERS. 31 No heat in the south building. FEBRUARY 2 Ground hog day - he saw his shadow. 9 Fresh-Soph beat Hopkins. Contestants for the music contest practice in the south build- ing. 10 No school - teachers institute. 14 We beat La Rose in both games. F.H.A. had Heart Sister Week . 16 F.H.A. Daddy Date Night. 17 Turned very icy - school didn't take up 'til 11 o'clock. The jrs. had a Coffee Hour and Dance to help close the basketball season. 19 john was caught eating ice-cream in history class. 20 jr. play tryouts. 22 District Tourney begins. Katheryn and Doro- thy get 35 word pin in typing. 28 Beverly Combes had a birthday party afterjr. play practice. 29 Leap year. One extra day. MARCH 3 Dick Ashdown caught eating candy in his- tory class. 5 Community meeting. 6 Tomado warnings phoned to the school. Sally was absent from jr. play because of the fear of a tornado striking. 14 Mother-Daughter-Son Banquet. 16 Assembly program presented by the music COHICSIBIIIS. 17 St. Patricks Day. 19 Carol and Beverly receive their 35 word pins in typing. 20 Sally gets her 35 word pin in typing. 21 Dress rehearsal for the junior play. 22 Physics class went to Chicago. 23 junior play CMissing!! One Pair!!J, and the state reporter was here. The photographer from La Salle paper to take pictures of the play for the paper. 24 District music contest at Earlville, came home with 2 firsts. 26 Mid-County presented assembly program. Mr. Calaghan talked to the juniors about their senior pictures. Lynn Griffith was a guest. The junior and senior English class pre- sented Mr. Bunting with a birthday party. Cfor which he blessed their little 'pea pickn' hearts J. 30 Good Friday - no school. APRIL 3 Big tornado - window breaks in the English room. 5 Freshman girls are the first to eat outside this spring. Both Ed D. and the Wolf girls had flat tires on their cars. fmy, myj First baseball game, in which we were beaten. Walter made a good hit but was robbed of it. fdarnj The FHA had election of officers. 13 Tri-county music festival. 14 Freshman car wash, senior bake sale. 16 Auto safety demonstration. 19 Ag judging section V. 20 M-S spring festival. 25 Little six music festival. 27 Little six track meet. 29 Athletic banquet. MAY 7 Start of Tri-county track meet at Mid-County. 12 PROM. 20 Baccalaureate. 25 Graduation. 26 Sally and Lydia finish the summer supple- ment for the annual. 28 School out and the graduates leave on their trip to the Ozarks. v. .-. if N' www N ul Ii ki Am XX orking h :ml lo! xr 1 14.1 X 31' V it X T, By f wk P- 2? x Miscellaneous nblwggj . iff, Officers of National Honor Society Salesman E15 New members of National Honor Society I' l ku ir ,... 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