Marion High School - Memory Kit Yearbook (Marion, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1950 volume:

With this flight in mind another year of training began August 30, 1949, at the M.T.H.S. hangar. Our hopes and dreams were realized when we returned to find a beautiful gymnasium and additional classrooms nearing completion. Approximately 720 Cadets report daily for duty. On the other side of these doors we find the opportunities of education, laughs, and memories that will remain with us throughout our lives. (Standing, left to right) Mr. J. R. Broderick, Mr. William S. Giles, Mr. Marshall Morgan, and Mr. Carl E. Wiemkcn. (Seated, left to right) Mr. William A. Mayer, Mr. David A. Warford, and Mr. Blaine Pearce. This group of Marion businessmen serve as the strategic planning board of M. T. H. S. They give liberally of their time and ability to assist in making our school one of which we can all be proud. We are grateful for their interest in our welfare and appreciate their efforts in preparing us for the future. AGRICULTURE COMMERCE Mrs. Mary Barker Miss Blanche Lucas MATHEMATICS Mr. Tommy Johnson Mrs. Alice Mann Mr. Allan Byran Mr. Dee Small Instructor FOREIGN LANGUAGE Miss Mary Arford, French and Spanish Miss Adelaide Dunn, Latin ART Miss Mabel Mclntire GIRL’S VOCATIONS Miss Mary Clare Tisius Miss Leona McClerren DRIVING Mr. Virgil Wilson REGISTRAR Mrs. Janet George SECRETARY Mrs. Agnes Hatley acu(t BOY’S VOCATIONS Mr. Harold Mieure SOCIAL SCIENCE Mr. Ward Howard Mr. Kenneth Rushing Mr. Cliffton Storm Miss Mildred Sanders Mrs. Mildred Willmoth ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL Mr. William Bundy PRINCIPAL Mr. Allan R. Edwards ENGLISH Miss Mabel Mclntire Miss Margaret McNeile Mrs. Bertha B. Cline Miss Mildred Sanders Miss Adelaide Dunn LIBRARIAN Mrs. Martha Harmon GUIDANCE Miss Janet Wilson — 10 — MUSIC PHYSICAL EDUCATION Mr. Hcrschcl Ridgway Mrs. Nell Smith Mr. Glenn Trulove SCIENCE Mr. William Bundy Mr. Lawrence Corder — 11 — Mr. J. B. Hancock J.°g August JO Take off for another year of training September 16 First football game of the season. Marion defeats Carterville. October 14 HOMECOMING Att. Mitchell speaks to assembly. Big parade and football rally. Marion vs. Centralia. Jane Mc- Kinney crowned queen at dance. November 2-3 Junior class presents Apple Blossom” November 14 Magazine Sales begin. Jim Dowell high salesman. December 2 First basketball game in the new gymnasium. Marion vs Centralia. December 22 All school Christmas party sponsored by the Student Council and Student Staff. Band and Chorus presents Christmas Concert. December 23-30 Christmas vacation December 28-31 Christmas Holiday Tourney at Centralia. Marion wins fourth place. January 9-13 First semester examinations. February 14 Pep Club sponsors all-school Valentine’s Day Dance. Student staff provides Valentine delivery service. February 15-17 Bundle Day” at M. T. H. S., sponsored by the Student Council. April 21 Annual Freshman-Sophomore Hop May 19 Junior-Senior Prom May 22-26 Final examinations May 28 Baccalaureate May 29 Graduation — 12 — Sen i or3 SENIOR OFFICERS Pat Dick, Sec.-Treas. John Kaeser, Pres. Burnetta Swan, Vice-Pres. Senior C laM As Seniors we are nearing the end of four wonderful years at M. T. H. S. It does not seem long since we were only beginning pre- paration for the wild blue yonder,” but al- ready we are considered ready to solo” in our respective flights and suffiently trained to meet the future with a smile. Ruel Young, Arlena Fish, Jane McKinney, June McCormick, Wilma Tiller, and John Kaeser were chosen to represent us on the Stu- dent Council as members to serve all four years. At Homecoming Jane McKinney was elected by the student body as a candidate for queen. We were well represented on the Frosh- Soph football squad by Bill Hampton, Bill Radar, Bob Jones, Bill Baldwin, Bill Tanner, and Charles Robinson. On the basketball floor was Ted Lingle, John Kaeser, Bill Hampton, Bill Tanner, and Bill Cloud playing on the Frosh-Soph squad. On the varsity team were Ears” Cagle, and Jim Gullcdge. Cheering the boys on to victory were June McCormick, Mable Signaigo, and Carrnie LoBue. Then members of our class were awarded accordingly for their year’s activities by the Rotary Club. Jane McKinney was awarded the gold key, and John Kaeser the silver key. Those receiving pins were: Eloise Cox, Robert Jones, Ruth Bostian, Arlena Fish, Andy Bar- wick, Wilma Tiller, Richard Payne, June Mc- Cormick and Helen Hall. Although we proved our importance at M. T. H. S. our first year, we really began establishing our class prominence in ’47-48. As Sophomore officers Arlena Fish was chosen president, Pat Dick vice-president, and Shirley Cox secretary and treasurer. At Homecoming Carrnie LoBue and Jane McKinney were candidates for queen. June, Carrnie, and Mable, again were cheer- leaders. This year they were varsity cheer- leaders. On the football team was Paul Adkins, Jim Allen, Jim Cagle, Ken Clarida, Bill Hamp- ton, Bob Jones, Jack McRoy, Bill Reel, Chas. Robinson, Bob Simmons, Richard Tolley, and Bill Tanner. Playing on the varsity — Bill Baldwin, Bill Radar, and Bill Bethel. On the track team was Bill Thompson, (Continued on Page 32) — 13 — Sen iorA MARY ANN ADAMS G. A. A. 1, 2; Science Club 1; Pageant 2; Band 1, 2; Band Contest 1, 2; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 3; Prom Committee 3. JIM ALLEN Tcenarian Club 1; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Pres. 2, 3; Science Club 4; Rotary Awards 2; Foot- ball 2, 3, 4, Award 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Award 3, 4. ROGER ATWOOD BILL BALDWIN Craftsman Club 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3; Homecom- ing Escort 4. LYNDELL CARLE BARNES Craftsman Club 4; F. F. A. 2. DELORES BARTH Junior Nursing Club 4. VIRGINIA DiBENNARDO French Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3; Hi Tri Club 1; G. A. A. 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Jun- ior Nursing Club 4. PEGGY BOATRIGHT Hi Tri Club 1, Secretary 1; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 2; Chorus 2; Chorus Contest 2: Operetta 2; Band 1,2; Band Contest I, 2; Senior Play 4. — 14 — Seniori CAROLEE BORUM F. H. A. 4, Pres. 4; G. A. A. 2; Typing Awards 3, 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4; G. A. A. Award 2. RUTH BOSTIAN Chesterfield Club 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1, 3, 4, Vice Con- sul 4; Dramatics Club 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, Vice Pres. 2; Pageant 2; Band 1, 2; Band Contest 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 1, 2, 3; Typing Awards; Short- hand Awards; Bookkeeping Awards; Class Officer 3, Pres. 3; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, 4, Reporter; Hop Committee; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. PATSY JEAN BOURLAND Waukegan High School 1, 2. NANCY BROCAILE Bookkeeping Awards 3; Junior Nursing Club 4; Pep Club 4; Tamaroa High School 1, 2. ETHEL LUCILLE BROWDER Johnston City High School 1, 2, 3. LORELEI BRUCE Chesterfield Club 4; Hi Tri Club 1; F. H. A. 4; G. A. A. 3, 4; G. A. A. State Award and Local Award; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. BILL BURNS F. F. A. 1, 2. JAMES CAGLE Tcenarian Club 2; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, One Emblem, Three Letters; Football 2, One Emblem; Track I, 2, 3, 4, Letters I, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Com- mittee 2. — 15 — JUANITA CHENOWETH EASTER CLARIDA Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 2, 3, 4; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Typing Awards 3; Book keeping Awards 3. KEN CLARIDA Tccnarian Club 2, 3, 4; Science Club 3; Senior Play 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Foot- ball 1, 3, 4, Awards 1, 3, 4, Mgr. 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards I, 2, 3, 4; Home- coming Escort 4; Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4. BILL CLOUD Basketball 1,2, 3, 4, Awards 3, 4. ALLEN COBB Hi Y Club; Bible Club; F. F. A. DORIS CORRIGAN Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3; Minstrel 3. ELOISE COX Hi Tri Club 1; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Chorus Contest 1, 2; Pag- eant 2; Rotary Award 1; Shorthand Awards 3; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. — 16 — JANET COX Bible Club 2; Junior Nursing Club 4. •Seniors SHIRLEY COX Chesterfield Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Dramatics Club 1,4, Treasurer 4; G. A. A. 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Operetta 2; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 2, 3; Typing Awards 3, 4; Short- hand Awards 3, 4; Class Officer 2, Scc.- Treas. 2; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Com- mittee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Messiah Chorus 2. TED COX F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. DALE CROCKETT Creal Springs 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4; Chorus Contest 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Cantata 3; Christmas Concert 4. GALE CROCKETT Creal Springs 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4; Chorus Contest 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Cantata 3; Christmas Concert 4. PAUL DALLAS F. F. A. 2, 4. DWAYNE DEATON PAT DICK Latin Club 3, 4, Treasurer J G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Corresponding Secretary 3, Treas- urer 4; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Senior Play 4; Rotary Award 1; Short- hand Awards; Class Officer 2, 4, Vice- Prcs. 2, Sec.-Trcas. 4 : Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Awards, Local and State Awards. MARY LOU DONAHUE Chorus 4. Sen i or A JIM DOWELL Chorus 2; Chorus Contest 2; Operetta 2; Baseball 1; Newspaper Staff, Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4, Sports 1, 2; High Magazine Salesman 4; Intramural Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4. HARLEN DREW Baseball 2, Letter 2, Manager. SUE EDWARDS Chesterfield Club 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Dramatics Club I, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus Contest 1,2; Senior Play 4; Typ- ing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 1, 3, 4. PAT ENIS Hi Tri Club 1; Latin Club 2; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Awards 2, 3, 4, Recording Secre- tary 4, Manager 4, Outstanding Athlete 3; Library Club 1; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Op- eretta 2; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Com- mittee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. RONALD FINLEY ARLENA FISH Latin Club 1, 3, 4, Pres. 3, Secretary 4; Dramatics Club 4; G. A. A. 2; Library Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Pres. 3; Jun- ior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 1, 3, 2, Pin 1, Silver Key 2, 3; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 3, 4,; Book- keeping Awards; Class Officer 2, Pres. 2; Annual Staff 4, Feature Editor 4; Stu- dent Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Sea Scout Recognition 4; Essay Contest 2. WILLIAM FISHER F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, Vice-Pres. 2, Secretary 3. BYRA ZELL FULLER Chesterfield Club 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Band Contest 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3. Sen i or A DANNY GILL Craftsman Club 2, 3; Tccnarian Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2, 3; Band 1; Band Contest 1. KATHRYN GRAVES French Club I, 2; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 4. EDWARD DEAN GRISHAM Craftsman Club 4, Pres. 4; Science Club 4; Bookkeeping Awards 3. JIM GULLEDGE Tccnarian Club 4; Senior Play 4; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 4, Awards 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3; Sports 2, 3; Hop Committee 2. HELEN HALL Latin Club 1, 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; Bible Club I, Secretary 1; Science Club 2; Jun- ior Play 3; Rotary Awards 1; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 3; News- paper Staff 3, Reporter; Pep Club 1. BILL HAMPTON Tccnarian Club I, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Chorus Contest 2; Pageant 2; Operetta 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1,4; Homecoming Escort 4; News- paper Staff 2, 3, Advertising; Prom Com- mittee 3; Hop Committee 2; Band Solos Awards 1, 2, 3; German Band 3. THERESEA HARPSTRITE Typing Awards 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4. JIMMY HARRIS F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. Seniors CHARLES HARTWELL F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY JANE HENRY Shorthand Awards 3. LORRAINE HOLMES G. A. A. 1; Marshall High School 1; Creal Springs 2. GLENN HUDGENS Craftsman Club 1. FRANCES JOHNS G. A. A. 4; Typing Awards 3; Hop Com mittcc 1. ROBERT JONES Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 3, 4; Typing Awards 3, 4; Homecoming Escort 4; Class Officer 3, Vice Pres. 3; Newspaper Staff, Editor 4; Prom Com- mittee 3. LEE ROY JONES Spanish Club 1, 2; Tecnarian Club I, 2, 3; Science Club 1; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 2, 3, 4; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Operetta 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Con- test 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Typing Awards 4; Newspaper Staff 3; Sports 3. JOHN KAF.SER Tecnarian Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, Chorus Contest 2; Operetta 2; Rotary Awards 1,2; Silver Key, Gold Key; Basket- ball I, 2, 3, 4; Awards 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 2, 3, 4; Typing Awards 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4; Class Officer 4, Pres. 4; Annual Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Co- Business Manager 2, 3, Co-Sports Editor 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Commissioner of Public Relations 3; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 1, 2. ? . JjeniorS MARVIN KIMMEL F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A. Reporter 1, 4. PATRICIA KIMMEL Goreville High School; Typing Awards 4; Shorthand Awards 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4. JOAN KING Chesterfield Club 4; French Club 2; Hi Tri Club 1; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Chorus Con- test 1, 4; Minstrel 3; Typing Awards 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Junior Nursing Club 4. DON KOMM F. F. A. 4; Football 4; Track 3; Riverside- Brookficld 1, 2, 2 2. BETTY LANNOM Science Club 1; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3; Pep Club 3. HELEN LAUNIUS Bible Club 4; Chorus 2, 3; Chorus Con- test 2; Typing Awards 4; Junior Nursing Club 4. TED LINGLE Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 2, Awards 1, 2; Football 3; Baseball 1, 2, 4; Track 1. CARMIE LO BUE Chesterfield Club 3; Spanish Club 1; G. A. A. 2; Homecoming Candidate 2, 3, 4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, Advertising; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3. — 21 — NADINE MALCOLM Hop Committee 2; Junior Nursing Club 4. ? . S)emor$ MF.RIEL MENEESE G. A. A. 2; Senior Play 4; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 3, 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4. JAMES MIFFLIN Hi Y Club, Chaplain 2; Bible Club 2; Typing Awards 3; Bookkeeping Awards 3; Class Officer 1, Pres. 1; Essay Award 3. MILDRED MINTON Hi Tri Club 1, 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 4, Secretary 4; Dramatics Club 4; Band Con- test 1; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Typ- ing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY ALICE MITCHELL Bible Club 3, 4; Junior Nursing Club 4. VERNA MOHLER Chesterfield Club 3; B x kkccping Awards 4; Pep Club 2, 3. GRETA MORGAN Dramatics Club 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Award 3; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Springfield High School; Cen- tralia High School. MARY CATHERINE MYERS Latin Club 1, 3; G. A. A. 2; Pep Club 3; G. A. A. Award. JO ANNE McANELLY S. eniorS JIM McCLANAHAN Craftsman Club 3. JUNE McCORMICK Chesterfield Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4, Pres. 4; Rotary Awards 1, 3; Typing Awards 3, 4; Homecoming Can- didate 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Newspaper Staff 3, 4, Reporter; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3; Counselor of Sub- Chesterfield Club 4. DAPHENE MeGOWAN F. H. A. 4; Typing Awards; Shorthand Awards; Bookkeeping Awards; Elks Essay Award 3; Creal Springs 1, 2. IMOGENE MeGOWAN F. H. A. 4; Typing Awards 3, 4; Short- hand Awards 3; Bookkeeping Awards 4; Creal Springs 1, 2. JANE McKINNEY Chesterfield Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 2; Latin Club 3, 4, Vice Pres 3, Pres. 4; Dra- matics Club 4, Vice Pres. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, Treasurer 2; Chorus 2; Chorus Con- test 2; Pageant 2; Operetta 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 1, 2, 3, Gold Key 1, Pin 2, Gold Key 3; Home- coming Queen 4; Homecoming Candidate 1, 2, 3; Annual Staff 2, 3, 4, Feature 3, Editor 4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4, Fea- ture 3, 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Com- missioner of Public Relation 3, Vice Pres. 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 1� 2y 3, 4, Treasurer 1, 2, Vice Pres. 4; Typing Award 4. JACKIE McROY Football 1, 2, 3, 4. HELEN NEWBOLD Creal Springs 1; Vienna High School 2, Junior Nursing Club 4. NANCY NICHOLS CLINE Band I; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3; Junior Nursing Club 4. Sen lord BEVERLEY NORMAN Latin Club 1; Band 2, 3; Band Contest 2, 3; Typing Awards 3; Shorthand Awards 4; Newspaper Staff 2, 3, Reporter; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 2, 3. JIM O’BRIEN Track 1, 4; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. ROWENA ODUM French Club 2, 3; Hi Tri Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Pres. 4; Band 1,2; Band Contest 1,2; Jun- ior Nursing Club 4. WAYNE OVERSTREET ROSIE PETERMAN CRAIG DELORES PHILLIPS Carbondale University High School 1; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 4; Pep Club 3, 4. JOSEPHINE PIPPIE Hi Tri Club 1; Shorthand Awards 1, 2; Pep Club. MARY ANN PIPPIE G. A. A.; Typing Awards 1,2; Shorthand Awards 1, 2; Bookkeeping Awards 1; Pep Club. VIRGINIA PLOUGH Shorthand Awards 4; Bookkeeping Awards 3. WILMA POWELL Hi Tri Club 1; Bible Club 1; Chorus 1, 2; Chorus Contest 1,2; Pageant 2. JACKIE PRICHETT F. F. A. 3, 4. BILL RADER Teenarian Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Awards 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 1, 2, 3, 4. CHARLES RADER Craftsman Club 3, 4. JOE RAGAIN F. F. A. 1, 3, 4. HERALD RAMSEY Seniori BILL REEL Tcenarian Club 1, 2; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Band Contest 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Hop Committee 2. MAURICE RENTFRO F. F. A.; Baseball I, 2, 3� 4. TED RIDDLE Tcenarian Club 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play 4. ELAINE RIX G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Pres. 3; Corresponding Secretary 4; Local and State G. A. A. Awards; Junior Nursing Club 4. NAOMI ROBERTSON Gorcvillc 1; Typing Awards 3. CHARLES ROBINSON French Club 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 2; Basketball 2, 3, 4, Mgr.; Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4, Mgr.; Prom Committee 3. RONALD RUSSELL Basketball 4, Awards 4; Football Mgr. 1; Basketball Mgr. 2, 3. BARBARA SCHMIDT Junior Nursing Club 4. Seniors JOE SEGRETARIO ANN SHERRARI) Chesterfield Club 4; Spanish Club 2; Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Minstrel 3; Operetta 2; Shorthand Awards 3; Bookkeeping Awards 4; Prom Commit- tee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club I, 2, 4. BOB SIMMONS Spanish Club 2; Tcenarian Club 3; Junior Play 3; Football 1, 2, 3, Awards 3; Track 1, 2, 3, Awards 2, 3; Typing Awards 3; Hop Committee 2. HALLOWEEN SIMMONS Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3; Bookkeeping Awards 3; Gorcville 1, 2; Pep Club 3, 4. MAXINE SNODDY Spanish Club 2, 3; Bible Club 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, Award 2; Typing Awards 3; Short- hand Awards 3, 4. FREDDIE STUART Craftsman Club 1; Tcenarian Club 3. SHIRLEY STROUD Junior Nursing Club 4. WINIFRED JANE SUTTON F. H. A.; Chorus 3; Typing Awards 3, 4; Shorthand Awards 3, 4; Bookkeeping Awards 4; Creal Springs 1, 2. Sen lord BERNETTA SWAN Chesterfield Club 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 4; Chorus 2, 3; Chorus Contest 2, 3; Min- strel 3; Typing Awards 4; Shorthand Awards 4; Bookkeeping Awards 3; Class Officers 4, Vice Pres. 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Salina, Kansas 1. BILL TANNER Chorus 2, 3; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Oper- etta 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play 4; Basketball 1, 3, Awards 1; Football 1, 2, 3, Awards 1, 2, Track 1, 2; Hop Committee 2. RETHA THETFORD Library Club 3; Typing Awards 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Junior Nursing Club 4. BILL THOMPSON Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Awards I, 2, 3, 4; Intra mural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. CLORICE THWEATT Spanish Club 4; F. H. A. 3; Bookkeeping Awards 3. WILMA TILLER Chesterfield Club I, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Dramatics Club 4, Secretary 4; G. A. A. 2, 3; Recording and Corresponding Secre- tary 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus Con- test 1, 2, 3; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Op- eretta 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 1, 2, 3; Typing Awards 4; Class Officers 1, Secretary I; Annual Staff I, 2, 3, 4, Class Editor 4; News paper Staff 2, 3, 4, Feature 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3, Commis- sioner of Public Relations 4; Prom Com- mittee 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice Pres. 3, Pres. 4. GLENN TRAVELSTEAD, JR. Chorus 4. DONALD WALL Sen iorS DeLOIS WALTERS Chesterfield Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 3; Dramatics Club 1, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Pageant 2; Minstrel 3; Operetta 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Rotary Awards 2, 3; Typing Awards 4; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Nursing Club 4. THELMA WARD Chesterfield Club 2; Hi Tri Club 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 4; Chorus 2; Chorus Con- test 2; Pageant 2; Operetta 2; Band 1, 2: Band Contest 1. 2; Pep Club 1, 2, 4. SHARON WATKINS Chesterfield Club 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Chorus Contest 1, 2, 3; Pageant 2; Min- strel 3; Operetta 2; Band 1,2; Band Con- test 1, 2; Shorthand Awards 4; Bookkeep- ing Awards 3; Prom Committee 3; Hop Committee 2. ELGA WELCH STEVE YEARACK F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. RUEL YOUNG Craftsman Club 2; Science Club 3, 4; Senior Play 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4, Commissioner of Entertainment 4. JEANETTE ZOELLER Bible Club 1; Junior Nursing Club 4. Sen lor (LPass Jlislot Ken Clarida, Richard Tolley, Bill Radar, James Cagle, Bob Simmons, and Don Bcrkel. In baseball we were represented by Jim Allen, Jim Gulledge, John Kaeser, and Dick Newton. On the hardwood was Kaeser, Cloud, and Lingle playing on the Frosh-Soph team. Cagle and Gulledge again played ball on the varsity squad. In the spring the Rotary Club made their annual presentation of awards. John Kaeser received the gold key, and Arlena Fish the sil- ver key. Pins were awarded to June McCor- mick, Jane McKinney, Wilma Tiller, DeLois Walters, Harriet Cook, Ruth Bostian, Bob Jones and Shirley Cox. Along with acquiring the title of Juniors we naturally became upper-classmen. To lead us in class activities we elected Ruth Bostian president. Bob Jones vice-president, and Byra Zell Fuller secretary and treasurer. Candidates for Homecoming Queen were June McCormick, Jane McKinney and Carmie Lo Bue. Playing varsity football was Adkins, Clarida, Hampton, Jones, McRoy, Reel, Robinson, Simmons, Tolley, Baldwin, Radar. Cheerleaders from the Junior Class were June. Carmie, and Mable. Jim Dowell was editor of the Student” newsnaoer. Playine basketball for the Wildcats” was Kaeser, Gulledge, Cagle, and Cloud. Those taking parts in the annual junior play The Professor Proposes” were Jane Mc- Kinney, DeLois Walters, Arlena Fish, Wilma Tiller, Greta Morgan, Harriet Cook, Lee Roy Jones. Helen Hall, Bill Reel, Bill Hampton, Charles Robinson. On Rotary day Jane McKinney received the gold key, Arlena Fish the silver. Pins were awarded to June McCormick, DeLois Walters. Shirley Cox, Ruth Bostian, Bob Jones, Harriet Cook, and Greta Morgan. At last we come to the most important year of our high school days. As sophisticated seniors we undertook manv new responsibilities in extra-curriculum activities, but in the mean- time we found time to have fun and thorough- ly enioy our last year of high school. To guide us through our last year in class activities John Kaeser was elected president, Bernetta Swan, vice-president, and Pat Dick, secretary and treasurer. Mr. Ridgway and Mrs. Harmon were class sponsors. Student Council members who represented our class all four years were Ruel Young, John Kaeser, Jane McKinney, Arlena Fish, June McCormick, and Wilma Tiller. This year Arlena was president, Jane, vice-president, Ruel, commissioner of entertainment, and Wilma, commissioner of public relations. On the gridiron was Bill Hampton, Bob Jones, Ken Clarida, Bill Radar, Bill Baldwin, Jim Gulledge, Charles Robinson, and Jim Allen. At Homecoming our class took the lead in the festivities. Jane McKinney was crowned queen by acting football captain, Ken Clarida. The queen was attended by candidates June McCormick, escorted by Bill Hampton, Byra Zell Fuller, escorted by Jim Gulledge and Carmie Lo Bue, escorted by Bill Baldwin. Bob Jones edited the school newspaper The Student”. Jane McKinney was editor of the Memory Kit. Other senior members on the staff were Wilma Tiller, class editor, Arlena Fish, feature editor, John Kaeser, Ken Clarida, June Mc- Cormick, and Shirley Cox. Playing basketball on the fast, smooth- working Wildcat” team were Bill Cloud, Jim Gulledge, John Kaeser, Ears” Cagle, Ronald Russell, and Bill Hampton. A cast of twenty seniors under the dir- ection of Mrs. Harmon presented the play Love Your Neighbor”. Members of the cast included: Ruel Young, Wilma Tiller, Jane McKinney, Bill Reel, Greta Morgan, Arlena Fish, Ted Riddle, Ruth Bostian, Shirley Cox, Bill Hampton, Lee Roy Jones, De Lois Walters, Peggy Boatright, Ted Lingle, Ken Clarida, Jim Gulledge, Sue Edwards, Meriel Meneese, Byra Zell Fuller, and Pat Dick. The sea scouts of Marion recognized Arlena Fish and Bob Jones for their outstanding leadership at M. T. H. S. by presenting them with certificates. Bob also won the com- petitive examination for the science award. So concludes our chapter in the history of M. T. H. S. We leave with happy memories and many unforgetable experiences. Perhaps we feel a little sorry at the thought of leaving, but we realize that for us life is just beginning. — 30 — JUNIOR OFFICERS Mary Lou Hodge — President Afton Taylor — Sec.-Treas. Russel Snow — Vice-President $,,n lor CL S3 Next to the Sophisticated Seniors, we have the Jolly Juniors as being one of the most important classes of 1950. Neither were they all out for fun and being jolly, but was a very busy class with their responsibilities of spon- soring the Junior Play and giving the Seniors their Prom. To pilot them through their hardest flight of high school they elected Mary Lou Hodge as president; Russell Snow, vice-president; and Afton Taylor, secretary-treasurer. Their sponsors were Miss Sanders and Mr. Howard. Representing them in Student Council were Kay Cole, Lois Green, Gary Colussi, John Kent, Russell Snow, and Kent Vaughn. Holding the position of secretary was Lois and commissioner of finance was Gary. Afton Taylor was chosen as an attendant to the queen at our Homecoming festivities. On the Annual Staff were Mary Lou Hodge, Lois Green, Gary Colussi, Russell Snow, Jerry Williams, and Mable Louie Taylor. The Juniors who participated in the publication of the school newspaper, The Student, ’ were Lowell Allen, Pauline Hartwell, Mary Lou Hodge, Mable Louie Taylor and Afton Taylor. One of the main features of the year was the Jun- ior Play, Apple Blossom Time. Those in the play were Edna Ruth Kelton, Betty White, Mary Lou Hodge, Mary Irene Richardson, Nancy Howerton, Kay Boske, Jean Sheppard, Don Grisham, Gary Colussi, Jerry Wil- liams, Albert Strum, and Lowell Allen. Basketball season brought forth John Kent, Dale Moakc, Mack Stanley, John Uselton, and Bob Groves playing on the hardwood. On the gridiron were Gary Colussi, Bill Evans, Bob Groves, Gary Hill, James Kelley, Don Kendall, John Kent, Webster Mailer, Dale Moake, J. W. Rix, Gene Simmons, Tom Stafford, John Throgmorton, Bob Travel- stead, Robert Wade, Bill Walker, and Parmley Weir. (Continued on Page 37) — 31 — FRANK ADAMS GYPSY ALLEN LOWELL ALLEN JEANETTE ARNOLD SHIRLEY ARNOLD JANET ATNIP BETTY BARHAM DELORES BARNETT WILLIAM BAUER RUTH BAYS KAY BOSKE BETTY BREWER RITA ROSE BRIMELOW HELEN BROWN SHIRLEY CAMPBELL MAYETTA CANADA RICHARD CANNON EUGENE CASTELLANO BEVERLY CAWVEY BILLY CHANEY MARY LEE CHRISTY KAY COLE GARY COLUSSI JENNIE COOKSEY VERNON CORZINE JIM D’AMICO GORDON DAVIS DALE DEARING JOE DE FRANK ANITA DRUMMOND JEANETTE DRURY BILL RAY EVANS ROSEMARY FELTS DORIS FEURER GRETA FORD JOANNE FORKER i JEANINE FULLER MARTHA GAHL1ER DONALD GRANT LOIS GREEN DON GRISHAM BOBBY DEAN GROVES GEORGE HALL JOEL HALL JAMES HARRIS PAULINE HARTWELL DAVE HENSEN ORA HERREN — 33 — junior3 BILLY LEE HILL GARY HILL ROBERTA HILL MARY LOU HODGE PEGGY HOLIDAY BARBARA HOOVER NANCY HOWERTON BETTY LOU HURLEY BILLY JACK MARY HELEN JACKSON CECIL KELLEY JAMES EARL KELLEY PATSY KELLEY EDNA RUTH KELTON DONALD KENDALL JOHN KENT PAUL KILLMAN PHYLLIS LANG JOSEPH LIBNOCH SCOTT LINDNER MARY LOU LOCKLER WEBSTER MALLER MARY MANDRELL JUDITH MANN SHIRLEY MAURER JOHN McANELLY JACKIE McCLUSKIE HELEN McCORMICK VERTIS McDANNEL REBA MIGHELL JUANITA MOAKE DALE MOAKE BARBARA PHILLIPS JAMES PROCTOR CHARLES RAGLIN MARY VIRGINIA RAY MARY RICHARDSON DOLORES RINELLA J. W. RIX KENNETH ROBERTS BETTY SANDERS RUTH SCHUMAKER JEAN SHEPPARD EUGENE SEMMONS SHIRLEY SINGLETON RUSSELL SNOW THOMAS STAFFORD MACK STANLEY — 35 — WILLIAM STARLING LISA STILLEY ROSALIE STOWERS ROBERTA LUCILLE STROUD ALBERT STURM ERMA RUTH TANNER ALTON TAYLOR MABEL LOUIE TAYLOR GLORIA THOMAS JOHN THROGMORTON PHYLLIS TRAVELSTEAD ROBERT TRAVELSTEAD SHIRLEY TRAVELSTEAD BARBARA TROXEL JEAN UPCHURCH JOHN USLETON PATSY VIOLETT JOAN WADE ROBERT WADE BETTY WELCH BETTY WHITE JIM WILHITE JERRY WILLIAMS PATRICIA WILSON — 36 — DOROTHY WINESBURG ROBERT WISEMAN VERA WOLLARD PAULINE WORKMAN juniori JL, i or Along with our sport activities were our cheerleaders from the Junior Class. Those were Judy Mann and Roberta Hill. The Rotary Awards were as follows last year: John Kent, gold key; Gary Colussi, silver key; pins, Mablc Louie Taylor, Russell Snow, Lois Green, Pauline Hartwell, Doris Feurer, Mary Lou Hodge, Kay Cole, and Kent Vaughn. — 37 — Soph otnoreS SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Bennie Bruce — Vice-Pres. Tommy Johnston — Pres. Roberta Grimes — Sec.-Treas. OL So,, , i om ore CL aM Next we find taking off for their solo flight, the silly-sophomores” of M. T. H. S. This year they are given a little more responsibility, and their most important flight is the sponsoring of the Freshman-Sophomore Hop.” Leading the solo flight are: Tommy Johnston, president; Bennie Bruce, vice-president; and Roberta Grimes, secretary-treasurer. Representing the class in Student Council are: Ursula Fish, Tommy Johnston, Patty Kent, Herbert Schafale, Fannie Sims, and Marilyn Turner. An outstanding basketball squad was composed of: Gene Baggett, Bennie Bruce, Willis Harris, Billy Joe Hubbard, Tommy Johnston, James Robertson, Bill Spargue, and Robert Turner. On the gridiron were: Gene Baggett, Dave Bourland, Vernell Burns, Clifford Butler, Joel Cooksey, Don Demaris, J. W. Durham, Gary Eason, Donald Hill, Billy Joe Hubbard, John Perry, Jackie Richey, Morton Shivley, Jerry Turner, Robert Turner, Bobby Whiting, and Lowell Young. James Gulley was a member of the Varsity squad. From this class came two Varsity cheerleaders, and they are: Marilyn Turner and Lois Jane Wilson. The outstanding flyers who won Rotary Awards last year are: Ursula Fish, Gold Key; Ann Schafale, Silver Key; Bob Chamness, pin; Yvonne Fletcher, pin; Carol Geurin, pin; Tommy Johnston, pin; Patty Kent, pin; Claire Reuter, pin; Herbert Schafale, pin; and Fannie Sims, pin. The able sponsors 6f this class are Miss Mary Winifred Arford and Mr. Kenneth Rushing. — 39 — , i om ores JOE ADAMS LEMUEL ADKINS WAYNE ADKINS JERRY ALLEN DELORES ARMSTRONG GENE BAGGETT SHIRLEY BARNETTE JUANITA BATTS SHIRLEY BEARDEN PAT BERKEL FRANK BILLINGS JEANETTE BLUMENSTOCK ORVAL BOGART DAVE BOURLAND VERGIE BROWN BENNIE BRUCE MARY DONNA BRUSH ESTHER NAOMI BUNTING WILLIAM BURGER VERNELL BURNS CLIFFORD BUTLER FRANCES BUTTRUM PHYLLIS BUTTS LOUIS CASEY — 40 — ROBBERT L. CHAMNESS EVERETT CHRISTY LOIS RUTH CLARK JOEL COOKSEY DANNY COX BARBARA CUTRELL HERMAN DAHMER LOIS DAHMER GAY DEARING DON DEMARIS JO DALE DITTERLINE DORIS DUFOUR SHIRLEY DUNHAM J. W. DURHAM GARY EASON JACK EDWARDS PATRICIA FINLEY BETTY FINNEY URSULA FISH JOHNNIE FISHER CLARA FLATT YVONNE FLETCHER JEANETTE FLUCK RICHARD FORD — 41 — SopL onto re A MAXINE FRANKLIN LOIS JEAN FULLER MARLENE GALYEAN CAROL GEURIN DENNIS GOOCH ROBERTA GRIMES NADINE GROVES JAMES GULLEY DALLAS HAMLETT RODMAN HANCOCK HELEN HARPSTRITE DORIS HARRIS WILLIS HARRIS ALICE J. HARTWELL BILL HIGHTOWER DONALD HIIL GORDON HILL NOMA HILL ORVILLE HILL WANDA JEAN HILL ALMA JANE HILLIARD WILMA JEAN HOLMES JIMMIE HOUSLEY BILLY JOE HUBBARD 42 — Soph on i ores BOBBY GENE HUDGENS CARRIE HUNGATE LUCINDA JACK CHARLES ROBERT JACKSON MARY IDA JACKSON TOMMY JOHNSTON CAROLYN SUE JOYNER NORMAL EARL KELLEY RALPH KENDALL PATTY KENT DONALD KILLMAN LENORA KIMMEL ROBERT KLOPE WILLIAM EUGENE KUNKEL CAROLYN SUE KUYKENDALL JO ANN LASHLEY WALLACE LAWRENCE JOHN ROBERT LEWIS JAMES LOUIS LINDSAY AMY LAUREL LINGLE CARL LAVERN MARKS BARBARA McCOMBS AFTON McCORMICK NAOMI McCUAN — 43 Sopi ? om ore A Robert McDonald DORIS LOUISE McINTOSH BILLIE McKINNEY JAMES McKINNEY MARY HELEN MENEESE TIMMIE MISKELLEY BIRCHA NELL MOORE CHARLES MOORE LORETTA MORGAN ALMA IRENE MORSE JANE LEE NEWLIN NORMALENE NORMAN BILLY OZMENT KENNETH PANKEY DALE PATE MARY JEAN PAUL COLLEEN PEDIGO RONALD PHEMISTER ANN RADER BARBARA ANN RADFORD FAY RAGAIN PATSY RAGLIN ROSALYN RAINBOLT GERALD RAMSEY 44 — MARY VIRGINIA RAY CLAIRE REUTER JACKIE RICHEY COLLETTE ROBERTS JAMES EDWARD ROBERTSON ROBERT ROBERTSON PATRICIA ROMANS ANN SCHAFALE HERBERT SCHAFALE FANNIE SIMS DOROTHY SLATER SYLVIA CARLENE SPRAGUE VERDIA SPRINGHART WANDA SWEENEY DELORES TANNER CHARLES TAYLOR JUANITA THWEATT LORENEZ TRAVELSTEAD CHARLES LYNN TRAVELSTEAD PAULINE TURNAGE JERRY TURNER MARILYN TURNER ROBERT TURNER DELORES TYLER — 45 — ROMA TYLER ELIZABETH ANN WARD MARILYN SUE WARD PHILLIP WATSON WILLIAM WHITACRE ANN WHITE SARAH WHITE SHIRLEY WHITE DORIS WHITESIDE BOBBY WHITING ALICE WHITTINGTON ESTA MAE WICKERT FRITZ WIEMKEN CARMALETTA WILLIAMS LOIS IMOGENE WILSON LOIS JANE WILSON ALICE ANN YEWELL JO ANN YOST LOWELL YOUNG WENDELL COLBOTH — 46 — .5re ili i men FRESHMEN OFFICERS Vice-Pres. — David Hoover Sec.-Treas. — Grace Mary Graham Pres. — Gordon Lambert Ole Oreslman L ass Just beginning their flight of instructions are the green freshman” of M. T. H. S. Although they have a stiff course to fly, we know they will accomplish their missions. Leading their course of flight arc: Gordon Lambert, president; David Hoover, vice-presi- dent; and Gracemary Graham, secretary-treasurer. Representing their class in Student Council are: Bill Bradley, Robert Greenwood, Romelle Harris, David Hoover, Gordon Lambert, and Sallie Tiller. They started off like a jet by having their class represented in the annual Homecoming parade. The freshmen produced a float far superior to any float made by freshmen of years gone by. Donning the football jerseys for the first time were: Jerry Allen, LeRoy Anderson, Charles Arnold, Tommy Blake, Dale Boner, Richard Fluck, Richard Fuller, Donald Groves Gordon Lambert, James Spiller, Jack Tanner, and Ronald Weber. To help the Sophomores make a basketball team of fame are: LeRoy Anderson, Richard Fuller, Robert Greenwood, Donald Groves, Gordon Lambert, James Spiller, and Jack Tanner. Cheering their team on to victory after victory are the Freshman cheerleaders: Char- lotte Cox, Carole Henderson, and Doris Kelley. Sponsoring the up-and-coming Freshman are Miss Janet Wilson and Mr. Lawrence Corder. — 47 — , e Ah men CLARIS ALEXANDER LcROY ANDERSON SHIRLEY ANDERSON PHYLLIS ANGEL CHARLES ARNOLD SHIRLEY ARMSTRONG KATHRYN ATNIP JO DONNA ASKEW RICHARD ATWOOD IRMA LOU BAILEY PHYLLIS BAKER JUANITA BALDWIN MILDRED BARNETT WINIFRED BARRON SHIRLEY BEARDEN TOM BLAKE WILLIAM BLANKENSHIP BETTY BOOTH DALE BONER BILL BRADLEY SUZANNE BRODERICK SHIRLEY BRUSH BETTY CAMPBELL — 48 — BONNIE CAMPBELL 3, 'e 5 , e Ah men VIRGINIA CAMPBELL HAZEL CASEY ELIZABETH CHILDRESS ROGER CHITTY WILLIAM CLARIDA CHARLENE CLENDENIN GUYLA COCHENNOUR SHIRLEY COLP KATHERINE CONNELL JAMES LEE COOPER BILL COSGROVE CHARLOTTE COX PHYLLIS CULBRETH PAT DALBEY GENE DAVIS OPAL DIAMOND LEO DINGRANDO BETTY DREW JUDITH DUNCAN JACKIE ESSICK MADELINE EARNER PATSY LEE FARMER NANCY JO FINLEY ARTHUR FISHER — 49 — 3, 'ei I eSnmen RICHARD FLUCK CHARLES FRANCIS MARCELLA FRICK CAROL FRANKLIN SANDRA JO FRIES RAMONA FULLER RICHARD FULLER SHIRLEY FULLER LEAH GALEY JERRY GRACE GRACEMARY GRAHAM ROBERT GREENWOOD JIMMIE GRIMES DONALD GROVES ROBERT GUILL JANET GULLEY LEE HALBIN JUDITH HALSTEAD LINDA HAMLETT FRANKIE HAMPTON JAMES HARPER SHIRLEY HARPER ROMELLE HARRIS MELVIN HASEKER 50 — 3, 'es t; tmen VERLA HECK CAROLE HENDERSON PATSY HENDERSON RICHARD HENRICKSON EVERETT HENSHAW CLYDE HICKEY LONNIE HILL MARY ELIZABETH HOGG JO ANN HOLLAND DAVID HOOVER DELORES HOUSLEY SHIRLEY HOWARD BARBARA HUDGENS ETHEL JACK BETTY JENNINGS CHARLES JONES CLYDE JONES MAXINE JONES JACQUELYN KAESER CAROLYN KELLEY DORIS KELLEY PATRICIA KELLEY ROY KELTON LEONA KIMMEL men MARY ETTA KRANTZ GORDON LAMBERT JO SUE LANNOM CHARLES LANDROM CLYDE LOWE JAMES LAWRENCE NAOMI ROSA MARKS DONALD McCUAN MARLENE MILAM JOHN MONGOMERY BARBARA MUKINS HELEN NAGGE BETTY NELSON BETTY JO NORMAN JOAN ODUM TED O’NEIL RAY OWENS BETTY OXFORD JACKIE PARKS CHARLOTTE PEARCE CHARLES PHEMISTER LYDA PICKETT ANNETTE POLINSKEY CAROLYN POWELL — 52 — men PEGGY PULLEY JANE ANN RAINES RONALD RAMSEY LEWIS REICHERT LUCILLE REICHERT SHIRLEY ROBINSON WILLIAM EARL ROBINSON JANE RODD SIDNEY RODD RONALD ROGERS CAROL ANN SANDNER PATSY SANSON MELBA SHEARER BILL SHEPPARD NANCY SIMMONS PAUL SMITH KENNETH SNODDY SUZANNE SPRAGUE JAMES SPILLER DIANNE STANLEY SUZANNE STANLEY SHIRLEY STARBUCK MARY RUTH STARICK PHYLLIS STAUDACHER — S3 — 3, 'eS , e A ii men CHARLES STILLEY JEAN ANN STUBBLEFIELD JACKIE TANNER CHARLES THETFORD BLANCHE THOMAS ANNA RUTH THOMPSON SALLIE TILLER SHARON TITTSWORTH PEARLENE TRAVELSTEAD CAROLYN TURNER JIMMY UPCHURCH VADA USELTON RONALD WEBER LOWELL WEINACHT LILA WHEELER DOROTHY WHITE CHRISTINE WICKS SHIRLEY WILSON MARGARET WISEMAN SHIRLEY YATES ELIZABETH YEARACK WILLIAM YOST JOHN H. ZAPPA STEVE RANDOLPH 54 — The Hi-Tri girls, under the sponsorship of Miss Mabel Mclntire, strive to achieve success through the development of character, acquiring friendships, and practicing courtesy. The Hi-Tri club of M. T. H. S. is a participant in the annual conferences of the State Hi-Tri League. This year they invited friends to a Christmas Dinner held in the school cafe- teria. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Rowena Odum Doris Feurer Fannie Sims Ann Schafale — IS — iJcenari cui This boys’ club, sponsored by Mr. Dec Small, is patterned after the local Rotary Club. Each year every Tccnarian chooses a Rotarian for his personal guide and sponsor. The programs at the Tuesday luncheon meetings consist chiefly of talks by Rotarians which are designed to aid the boys in their selection of a vocation. The an- nual Teenarian picnic was held in the spring. OFFICERS President ............................... John Kent Vice President Gary Colussi Secretary-Treasurer Herbert Schafale Chaplain Jerry Williams M,-y The Hi-Y Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Kenneth Rushing, strives to create and maintain higher standards of Christian character throughout the school and the community. This organization is a facsimile of the na- tional organization, the Y. M. C. A. This year the boys held bi-weekly meetings, ob- served Hi-Y Sunday, and formed a basketball team. OFFICERS President Robert Chamncss Vice President Gordon Hill Secretary-Treasurer.................Herbert Schafale — 56 — 3. 3. _A. The primary aim of the Future Farmers of America is the development of agriculture leadership, cooperation, and citizenship. The club meets every Friday noon, carries out a regular program of work, participates in athletics, judging contests, soil conservation contests, and makes money by selling troughs, trellises and Christmas cards. OFFICERS FIRST SEMESTER President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentinel Advisor Frank Fisher John McAnelly John Fisher Bill Alsip H. J. Dahmer Jack Pritchett Mr. Dee Small — 57 — The Future Homemakers of America, under the lead- ership of Miss Leone McClerren promotes a growing ap- preciation of the joys and satisfaction of Homemaking. The various social activities of this active organization was climaxed by a Mother and Daughter Banquet. OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Historian Chairman of Public Relations Chairman of Recreation Chairman of Projects Chapter Mother Chapter Father The Library Club, sponsored by Mrs. Martha Harmon, strives to stimulate interest in reading and to learn the basic fundamentals of library work. This is one club that is active every hour of the school days, for every member works at a specific time during the day in the school library. The members share the responsibilities of presenting weekly programs and decorating the bulletin boards. This year the club par- ticipated in the Homecoming parade, had a Christmas party, and a January birthday party. OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary-Treasurer Reporter Carolec Borum Shirley Bearden Rosalyn Rainbolt Gay Dearing Juanita Batts Laurel Linglc Winifred Sutton Wilma Jean Holmes Lois Dahmer Mrs. Clara Dahmer Mr. Dnlnh Hnlm« Pat Dick Eloise Cox Mayetta Canada Ursula Fish — 58 — The Spanish Club, under the direction of Miss Mary Winifred Arford, strives to further their knowledge of the customs and language of our Pan American neighbors. The Spanish Club participated in the homecoming events and constructed a pinata for the annual Foreign Language Department Christmas party. Several members journeyed to Champaign on March 11 to attend the organization meeting of the Illinois Federation of Pan American Leagues. Students of the University of Illinois instructed the group in Spanish folk dances. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Pauline Hartwell Bill Burger Mildred Minton Mabel Louie Taylor The French Club, sponsored by Miss Mary Arford, studies in detail the language, customs, and daily life of the French people. The French Club presented a playlet, The Singing of the Birds, at the annual Foreign Language Department Christmas party, participated in the Homecoming parade, initiated eleven new members, and purchased new records for the department. President . OFFICERS Don Grisham Vice-President Betty White Secretary . Joel Hall Treasurer Joel Libnoch — 59 — Q. _A. .A. This organization which is comparatively new at M. T. H. S. strives to attain good sportsmanship through active participation in various sports. The G. A. A.’s sponsored an all-school Sadie Hawkins Day dance, held an intramural basketball tournament, at- tended play-days, earned letters by the point system, and held an initiation ceremony at a Christmas Party. OFFICERS Sponsor ... President Vice-President Corresponding Secretary Recording Secretary T reasurcr ...................... Mrs. Nell Smith Gay Dearing Lorelei Bruce Pat Dick Pat Enis Edna Kclton LUL The Bible Club is an organization which presents to the students an opportunity for spiritual development through fellowship in Bible study and social activities. At their meetings they heard guest speakers from the Ministerial Alliance in the community. One of the clubs outstanding activities for the year was the presentation of a ‘'Community Sing” featuring local talent to which the general public was invited. The event was quite a success. OFFICERS Sponsor Mr. Robert Ward Howard President ........................... Bill Baurcr Vice-President ............................. Jean Malone Secretary and Treasurer ................... Patsy Kelly — 60 OFFICERS Chesterfield President Shirley Cox Vice President Bernetta Swan Secretary Mary Lou Hodge Treasurer Ruth Bostian Sub Counselor June McCormick Sub Chesterfield President Doris Feurer Vice President Sidney Rodd Secretary Carol Franklin Treasurer Sallie Tiller OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Wilma Tiller Jane McKinney Afton Taylor Ruth Bostian — 6i THE CHESTERFIELD CLUBS The aim of these two clubs is to improve personality by practical application of the common rules of courtesy. Their fortnightly meetings consist of programs con- cerning good grooming and social behavior. A semi- formal banquet was held on February 20, 1950, at which Sub Chesterfield members who had acquired sufficient points became Chesterfield members. The Chesterfield Clubs arc sponsored by Miss Mildred Sanders. PEP CLUB The main objectives of the Pep Club are to inspire our teams with lusty cheers, promote good sportsman- ship, and establish a strong backing for the cheer leaders. This year the Pep Club held an election for Frosh- Soph cheerleaders, learned and introduced new yells, and sponsored on all-school Valentine Dance on February 14. The club is under the leadership of Mrs. Nell Smith. The Latin Club, sponsored by Miss Adelaide Dunn, strives to create an interest in the Latin language, Roman history, and mythology. The Latin Club held bi-weekly meetings, took part in the Foreign Language Department Christmas party, and presented a play at the State Junior Classical League conference in Clinton, Illinois. On May 6, 1950, the Club journeyed to Nashville, Tennessee to visit the Parthenon, Hermitage, and other points of interest. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer OFFICERS Jane McKinney Ruth Bostian Arlcna Fish ....................... Bob Chamness — 62 — The Dramatic Club is composed of members who are interested in drama in all its phases. The Club studies plays, writers, production and costume. After being discontinued for a year the club re- organized this fall. The Dramatic Club participated in the Homecoming events, wrote and adopted a new con- stitution and presented varied programs concerning well- known plays, such as Hamlet and South Pacific.’’ The Dramatic Club is under the sponsorship of Mrs. Bertha B. Cline. The Science Club has for its sole purpose the stimula- tion of an interest in science among its members. The Club strives to give each member an opportunity to de- velop his skill in some hobby or project related to science. The Science Club was sponsored this year by the science instructors, Mr. Lawrence Corder, Mr. William Bundy, and Mr. J. B. Hancock. The Club met on alter- nate Tuesdays to hear a guest speaker. Some of the topics discussed included Science in the Home, ’ Science on the Farm,’ and Science and Religion. 63 on net One of the most important organizations at M. T. H. S. is the Student Council, a student governing body composed of twenty-four members. Assistant principal, Mr. William Bundy, is the faculty adviser. The Student Council is largely responsible for many of the activities during the school year. This year these included the Homecoming events, Bundle Days in Febru- ary, the March Spring Dance, Honor Day, and provided ushers for the basketball games. Each year six students from the freshman class are elected to serve as members of the Student Council for four years. Those elected this year were: Bill Bradley, Robert Greenwood, Sallie Tiller, Rosmcllc Harris, David Hoover, and Gordon Lambert. The Sophomore members are: Marilyn Turner, Patty Kent, Ursula Fish, Herbert Schafale, Fannie Sims, and Tommy Johnston. Junior members are: Lois Green, Kay Cole, Russell Snow, Gary Colussi, Kent Vaughn, and John Kent. Senior members are: Jane McKinney, Arlena Fish, June McCormick, Wilma Tiller, John Kaescr, and Rucl Young. President Vice President Secretary . OFFICERS Arlena Fish Jane McKinney Lois Green Commissioner of Finance Commissioner of Entertainment Commissioner of Public Relations Gary Colussi Rucl Young Wilma Tiller 64 — m—y J(a Staff The Memory Kit staff strives each year to publish a bigger and better annual than ever before. Wc arc proud to present our 1950 edition of the Memory Kit which has been compiled through the combined efforts of the faculty adviser. Miss Janet Wilson; the editor, Jane McKinney, and the mem- bers of the staff. The 1949-50 annual staff was composed of the following members: Editor-in-Chief Jane McKinney Class Editor ..............................................Wilma Tiller Assistant Class Editor Mary Lou Hodge Feature Editor .... Arlcna Fish Assistant Feature Editor Mabel Louie Taylor Sports Editor . Jerry Williams Assistant Sports Editors Ken Clarida, John Kaeser Business Managers Russell Snow, Gary Colussi Assistant Business Managers Danny Cox, Orval Bogard The following people composed a committee necessary for the publication of this book: Lois Wilson, Ursula Fish, Lois Green, Pauline Hartwell, Shirley Cox, June McCormick, Jennie Lee Cooksey, Gordon Hill, Roberta Grimes. — 65 — The Staff was composed of the following members this year: Editor ................ . Bob Jones Assistant Editor Jim Dowell Features Wilma Tiller, Jane McKinney, Shirley Cox Columnist Byra Zell Fuller, DcLois Walters Reporters Lois Wilson, Ruth Bostian, Mabel Louie Taylor, Mary Lou Hodge, Ursula Fish, Pauline Hartwell, Afton Taylor, June McCormick, Ann Schafalc, Fannie Sims Bob Chamness, Joel Cooksey .......... Mrs. Alice Mann Sports Sponsor — 66 — itanti One of the most active departments at M. T. H. S. is the music department. In this department is the band. A few of its activities are playing at football and basketball games, marching in various parades as representatives of Marion, presenting concerts, and participating in spring contests. Members: (left to right) Jane McKinney, Russell Snow, Gary Colussi, Mable Taylor, Betty Jo Norman, Betty Booth, Orval Bogard, Mary Ida Jackson, Earl Johnston, Cecil Kelley, Shirley Armstrong, Shirley Fuller, Blanche Thomas, Judith Duncan, Byra Zell Fuller, Dolores Armstrong, Don McCuan, Joe Adams, Gloria Thomas, Lee Roy Jones. — 67 — d3ancl (Top) Ted Riddle, Bill Ray Evans, Bill Hampton, Charles Taylor, Jack Mc- Cluskie, Betty Barham, Robert Turner, Danny Cox, Dale Pate, Robbie Green- wood, Gordon Lambert, Jerry Turner, Gordon Merriweather, Gene Baggett, Herbert Schafale, John Kent, Paul Smith, Frankie Hampton, Lila Wheeler, Jerry Williams, Bill Cosgrove, Webster Mailer, Phillip Watson, and Jack Tanner. Director — Mr. Herschel Ridgway (Bottom) Bill Shepherd, Shirley Colp, Patty Kent, Jane Ann Raines, Helen Brown, Catherine Connell, Charlotte Cox, Delores Rinella, Shirley Campbell, Jim Harris and Mary Richardson. — 68 — Top Row — Mr. Herschel Ridgway, director; Guyla Cochenour, Darlene Van Cleave, Sidney Rodd, Shirley Harper, Kay Boskc, Shirley Arnold, Lyda Pickett. Middle Row — Leah Galey, Peggy Followell, Mary Lou Donahue, Phyllis Staudachcr, Yvonne Fletcher, Alice Whittington, Carolyn Hendrickson, Jane Rodd. Bottom Row — Betty Nelson, Shirley Cox, Claire Reuter, Mary Lou Hodge, Doris Feurer. a torus On the evening of December 22, 1949, the M. T. H. S. music department presented a community Christmas Concert in the high school auditorium. In keeping with the holiday spirit, the chorus entertained with many Christmas choral selections featuring a novel presentation of the well-known T’was the Night Before Christmas.” — 69 — Cl orll5 (( ontinueJ) Top Row — Sharon Stuart, Clara Flatt, Joan King, Betty Ozment, Carolyn Joyner, Helen Anglin, Marilyn Ward. Middle Row — Pattsy Patterson, Virginia Ray, Joann Hinton, Easter Clarida, DeLois Walters, Ursula Fish, Romelle Harris, Loretta Morgan. Bottom Row — Gloria Thomas, Pearlene Travelstead, Patty Enis, Ann Sherrard, Doris McIntosh, Patsy Henderson. Top Row — Bob Chamness, Scott Lindner, Dave Sneed, Glenn Travelstead, Don Grisham, Lee Roy Jones. Middle Row — Jimmy Harris, Richard Cannon, Tom Blake, Herbert Schafale, Dale Crockett, Donald Grant, Don Killman. Bottom Row — Bill Sheppard, Gale Crockett, Lowell Allen, Jerry Grace, Gerald Ramsey, Billie McKinney. — 70 — JJ-ont ecom Ln (j Freshmen donned green ribbons and upper classmen looked on with superior air making us realize Homecoming had arrived. The freshmen with their green ribbons as constant companions struggled through the week. On the night of Thursday, October 13 there was the annual bonfire for the burning of the green.” The week’s festivities reached full swing on October 15 by de- corating floats and the gymnasium for the parade and dance. At the annual assembly meeting on the afternoon of the last day of Homecoming week the alumni were recognized. Attorney J. C. Mitchell was the principal speaker. Immediately following the afternoon program a parade of 22 beautiful and cleverly decorated floats led by the band was formed. The floats were judged by three impartial judges. First prize was awarded to the Sub-Chesterfield Club. There was a tie for second prize with the F. F. A. and F. H. A. sharing the honors. Third prize was awarded to Junior Nursing Department. Floats re- ceiving honorable mention were: Cheer Leaders, Latin Club, Hi-Y, Spanish Club, Science Club, and Junior Class. In the evening the Wildcats bowed to the Centralia Orphans in the big Homecoming football rally. Following the game we adjourned to the old gymnasium which was beautifully decorated in autumn colors where we witnessed the coronation of the queen. To the strains of A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody” the queen’s party entered the gym. Jane McKinney was crowned by captain Ken Clarida. Attendents were June Mc- Cormick, escorted by Bill Hampton, Carmie Lo Bue, escorted by Bill Baldwin, Afton Taylor, escorted by Bob Jones, and Byra Zell Fuller, escorted by Jim Gulledge. Following the coronation we danced to the music of Johnny Moore and his orchestra. — 71 — , oniecomuuj C tteen — ane inneu — 72 — Flower Girls, Helen Kay Wallace, Deanna Rae Ellis Carmie Lo Bue Escort, Bill Baldwin June McCormick Escort, Bill Hampton Queen, Jane McKinney Captain, Ken Clarida Afton Taylor Escort, Bob Jones Byra Zell Fuller Escort, Jim Gulledgc The Holiday Spirit prevailed and on April 22, 1949 in a Mardi-Gras atmosphere Freshmen and Sopho- mores danced to the music of Jim- my Small in their big social event of the 1948-49 year. The commit- tee in charge had for its chairman, Russell Snow. His committee mem- bers were Garry Colussi, Patty Kent, and Marilyn Turner. Other com- mittees are pictured above. Spon- sors for the occasion were: Miss Mildred Sanders, Miss Blanche Lu- cas, Mr. Tommy Johnston, and Mr. Cliff Storme. Thresh man - Sopl omore — 76 — 3un i or- Sen ior P On the evening of May 27, 1949, the juniors and seniors of M. T. H. S. went aboard for an evening cruise on the USS Senior. The music of Jack Stalcup and his band, the beauti- ful interpretive dances of Miss Barbara Allen and David Fermento, a Grand March, all com- bined to provide a glorious evening of dancing and entertainment. The gym was beautifully decorated in deep blue and brilliant silver with port holes, fish nets, and life preservers appropriately carrying out the theme, Bon Voyage, Seniors!” Those who were largely responsible for the success of the Junior-Senior Prom included Miss Margaret McNeile and Mr. J. B. Hancock, junior class sponsors, and Ruth Bostian, Robert Jones, and Byra Zell Fuller, junior class officers. They were ably assisted by other Junior class members. — 77 — JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November 2 and 3, 1949, members of the junior class, under the direction of Miss Mildred Sanders and Mr. Robert Howard, superbly presented Apple Blossom Time” a delightful, three-act comedy. Complica- tions certainly arose when a visitor, a pretended tutor, a faithful housekeeper, and an unmannerly, tomboyish girl arc about to be evicted by the haughty, sour dispositioned Mrs. Forrest. Romance, too, has its ups and downs; however, there is a good deal to celebrate at Betty Ann’s eighteenth birthday party. CAST OF CHARACTERS Betty Ann Stewart (an unmannerly little brat) Edna Kclton Polly Biddle (blunt, plain woman of 40) Mary Hodge Nancy Prescott (a pretty, bright-eyed, rosy checked miss of 19) Betty White Loretta Harris (prettiest girl in the village, and knows it) Nancy Howerton Malvina Kurtz (plain, homely girl of 19) Mary Richardson Annabel Spriggins (the village old maid of 45) Jcan Sheppard Mrs. Forrest (a cold, unsympathetic woman of 40) Kay Boske Bob Matthews (young, handsome, well educated chap) Don Grisham Charlie Lawrence (young, well-bred, and energetic fellow with high good humor) Gary Colussi Spud McClosky (young Irishman, crude in appearance and speech, from Sunshine Alley) . Jcrry Williams Mickey McGuire (a young, eager and excited Irishman) Lowell Allen Cal Pickens (small-town, laxy constable of 40) Albert Sturm Prompter Mabel Louie Taylor Stage Manager Russell Snow — 78 — On February 2 and 3, 1950, the Senior Class presented in the M. T. H. S. auditorium a riotous farce- comedy in three acts entitled Love Your Neighbor.’ This play was produced through the combined efforts of a great many people: the very capable director, Mrs. Martha Harmon, skillful make-up artist, Miss Janet Wilson, a cast of twenty members of the senior class, and stage crews and property managers behind the scenes. Love Your Neighbor” is a happy fusion of folk comedy and high humor. Tessy Vashki, who loves her Iowa home town, is about to marry Ozzy Fredrick, Chicago glamour lad. The Vashki household buzzes with wedding preparations, a pair of vociferous twins, a tuba-playing kid brother, an ex-marine, and, of all things, bees. The final round involves a boxing bout, the fire department, and a Southern girl who claims Johnny as her husband. CAST OF Wingy Vashki, son of the household, 14 Ruel Young Dora Vashki, his sister, 18 Jane McKinney Flora Vashki, Dora’s twin Wilma Tiller Emil Vashki, their father Bill Reel Anna Vashki, their mother Greta Morgan Biddy Brady, a next-door neighbor Alena Fish Mrs. Jones, another neighbor Ruth Bostian Tessy Vashki, the eldest daughter Shirley Cox Luke Watson, the garbage collector Ted Riddle Oswald Fredrick, engaged to Tessy Lee Roy Jones CHARACTERS Johnny Jones, an ex-marine, son of Mrs. Jones Bill Hampton Mrs. Frederick, Oswald’s mother DeLois Walters Mrs. Bixby, Oswald’s Aunt Agatha i Peggy Boatright Maxey, the Fredrick’s chauffeur Ken Clarida Judge Patrick, local justice of the peace Ted Lingle Pcrcival Ping, a piano tuner Jim Gullcdge Grandma Vashki, Emil’s mother Sue Edwards Sarabcllc, cousin of the Vashkis Pat Dick Zuvabcllc, another cousin Mcricl Mencesc Dixie Jones, a stranger from the Deep South Byra Zell Fuller SKULL PRACTICE l arsiL Don!luff Left to Right KEN CLARIDA Quarter Back 5’10” 150 lb. BILL RADAR Halfback 5’ 8” 150 1b. — 80 — Left to Right BILL HAMPTON Halfback 5’ 9” 160 lb. JIM GULLEDGE 5’ 10” 165 lb. eri BOB GROVES Fullback 5’ 10” 150lb. PARMLEY WEIR Quarterback S'7 135 lb. GARY COLUSS1 Quarterback 5’ 10” 150 lb. — 81 — CHARLES ROBINSON Guard 5’ 11” 210 1b. DON KENDALL Guard 6’ 180 lb. PAUL ADKINS Guard 5’8” 150 1b. JIM ALLEN Guard 5’8” 155 1b. JACKIE McROY Tackle 6’ 185 lb. BOB JONES Guard 5’ 11” 160 lb. — 82 — JAMES GULLEY Center 5’ 10” 208 lb. GARY HILL Guard 5’ 8” 160 lb. JOHN THROGMORTON Tackle 6' 1” 225 lb. — 83 — XL uacJ Top Row, left to right — Hill, Kelley, Wade, Rader, Wier, Komm, D'amico, Cannon and Kelley. 2nd Row — Assistant Coach Bryan, Adkins, Hampton, Clarida, Gullcdgc, Colussi, Evans, Rix, Groves, and Coach Trulovc. 3rd Row — Simmons, Jones, Travelstcad, Kent, Moakc, Kendall, and Jim Alien. 4th Row — Baldwin, McRoy, Gulley, Robinson, Throgmorton, Mailer. VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1949-1950 Friday, Sept. 16 Marion 37 Carterville 8 Here Friday, Sept. 25 Marion 13 Johnston City 25 Here Friday, Sept. 30 Marion 0 W. Frankfort .... 31 Here Saturday, Oct. 8 Marion 0 Benton 54 Here Friday, Oct. 14 Marion 0 Centralia 32 Here (Homecoming) Friday, Oct. 21 Marion 0 Mt. Vernon 44 There Friday, Oct. 28 Marion 0 Harrisburg 40 There Friday, Nov. 4 Marion 0 Eldorado 51 There Thursday, Nov. 10 Marion 13 Herrin 19 There Friday, Nov. 18 Marion 6 Christopher 27 There MARION WILDCAT FOOTBALL ROUNDUP The Marion Wildcats football squad opened the 49-50 campaign by defeating the Carterville Lions 37-8. Marion also tallied in their contests with Herrin, Johnston City and Christopher. Regardless of the total record of one win and eight loses, the Cats played good ball. Marion played their best defensive game of the year against the Benton Rangers. The Cats also came very close to defeating Herrin by making their final bid in the fourth quarter which fell short of a first and ten by a half inch. In the Mt. Vernon game Ken Clarida, backfield man for the Wildcats was injured, this put him out of action for the season. Coach Glen Trulove received fine response on his call for football this year and he is looking for- ward to a better season in ’50. — 84 — man■ Sopk om ore Top Row, left to right — Boner, Butler, Hill, Burns, Groves, Shirley, Perry, Weber, and Coach Bryan. 2nd Row — Demaris, Fluck, J. Turner, Tanner, Allen, Anderson, Lambert, Eason, and Coach Trulove. 2nd Row — Richey, Cooksey, R. Turner, Blake, Young, Arnold, Fuller. Last Row — Hubbard, Baggett, Whiting, Spiller, Durham, Bourland. FROSH - SOPH - FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1949-1950 Monday, Sept. 19 Marion 8 Carbondalc 0 There Monday, Sept. 26 Marion 14 Johnston City 26 There Monday, Oct. 3 Marion 7 W. Frankfort 33 Here Monday, Oct. 10 Marion 13 Benton 24 Here Monday, Oct. 17 Marion 0 Centralia 40 There Monday, Oct. 24 Marion 7 Mt. Vernon 64 Here Monday, Oct. 31 Marion 0 Harrisburg 53 There Monday, Nov. 7 Monday, Nov. 14 Marion Open 6 Herrin 13 There Coach Bryan talks things over with the Kittens. — 85 — Top Row, left to right — Coach Cuss Wilson, Bill Hampton, Ronald Russell, Mack Stanley, John Kaescr, Bob Groves. Bottom Row — Bill Cloud, John Kent, John Usleton, James Cagle, Dale Moake, and Jim Gulledgc. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Vienna 48 Marion . 55 Centralia 44 Marion 47 Centralia 4J Marion 38 Herrin 38 Marion 59 Johnston City 39 Marion 50 Mt. Vernon 70 Marion . . 33 Mt. Vernon 69 Marion 38 Anna 37 Marion . 54 Eldorado 37 Marion 61 West Frankfort 53 Marion . 66 Harrisburg 39 Marion 59 Herrin 39 Marion 63 West Frankfort 58 Marion 49 Benton 58 Marion . 73 Belleville 57 Marion 55 Murphysboro 44 Marion 46 Benton 42 Marion 77 Lawrenceville 40 Marion 46 Harrisburg . 41 Marion .. 59 Johnston City 41 Marion . . 45 — 86 — CENTRALIA HOLIDAY TOURNAMENTS Marion 58 Champaign . 38 Marion 58 Lincoln 54 Marion 36 Tilden 49 Marion 33 Vandalia 41 HERRIN TOURNEY Marion 42 Johnston City 46 Marion 61 Herrin 34 The Marion Wildcats coached by Cuss” Wilson made a very good showing in the 49-50 campaign. The team ended the regular season of play with a fine record of 18 wins and 8 loses. With each game Marion fans saw the Wildcats” improve and develop into a fast smooth-work- ing team. At the Centralia Holiday Tournament Marion captured fourth place by defeating Champaign and Lincoln but dropping the final games to Tilden and Vandalia. After the Holi- day Tourney the Cats” really came to life and lost only two games. The rest of the season while winning twelve, Marion came through the season with a conference record of 8 wins and 4 defeats awarding them the position of number two spot in conference ratings. VARSITY CHEER LEADERS Judy Mann, Lois Jane Wilson, Marilyn Turner, Roberta Hill — 87 — BILL CLOUD JOHN KENT JIM GULLEDGE 5’ 11” 150 1b. 6’ 1” 180 lb. 5’ 10” 155 lb. Senior — Guard Junior — Center Senior — Forward JAMES CAGLE 6’ 3” 160 lb. Senior — Forward DALE MOAKE 6’ 1” 165 lb. Junior — Guard JOHN USELTON 6’ 2” 170 lb. Junior — Forward — 88 — BILL HAMPTON 5’9” 160 lb. Senior — Guard MACK STANLEY 6’ 5” 175 lb. Junior — Center BOB GROVES 5’ 10” 160 1b. Senior — Forward JOHN KAESER 6’ 1” 160 lb. Senior — Guard RONALD RUSSELL 5’ 11” 149 1b. Senior — Guard Managers KEN CLARIDA CHARLES ROBINSON — 89 — Top Row — left to right — James Spiller, Richard Fuller, Gordon Lamber, Jack Tanner, Bill Spargur, Robert Greenwood. Middle Row — Coach Cliff Storme, Willis Harris, Robert Turner, Tommy Johns- ton, and Le Roy Anderson. Bottom Row — Billy Jo Hubbard, Gene Baggett, James Robertson, Don Groves, and Bennie Bruce. — 90 — anon TJroih -So )h. The Marion Kittens coached by Cliff Storme were very out-standing in their seasons play. Winning 16 games and losing only three, the Kittens were the hottest B” team in Southern Illinois. The team walked from their conference foes by winning 12 games and losing 0. The Kittens had lost only one game until their last two tussels of which one was lost by two points in a double overtime. Having played consistant ball all season M. T. H. S. fans look toward the Kit- tens” with great expectations for future years. FRESHMAN — SOPHOMORE CHEER LEADERS Left to Right, Doris Kelley, Charlotte Cox, Carole Henderson. — 91 — HIGH HURDLES Left to Right Steve Zimmerman Bob Simmons HIGH JUMP Dale Moake — 94 — Top Row, let to right — Coach Trulove, Billie Jo Hub- bard, Bobby Whiting, Gene Baggett, Gary Eason, Vcr- nell Burns, Dale Moake, Jerry Turner, Kenneth Rob- erts, Gary Hill, Parmlcy Wicr, Gerald Ramsey, and Coach Bryan. Second Row — Manager Robinson, John Kent, Ray- mond Cawswcll, Bill Travelstead, Everett Christy, Al- fred Allen, Don Kendall, John Usclton, George Rogers, and Manager, Baker. First Row — Ken Clarida, Bill Rader, Steve Zimmer- man, Richard Tolley, Bob Lee, Bill Thompson, and Bob Simmons. Jrachmen The Marion Track Team captured first place at the county meet at Hurst, Illinois. Their keen com- petition at this meet included Herrin, Johnston City, Hurst Bush, and Cartervillc. Other meets the team participated in were Herrin Relays, West Frankfort, Tri City, and the District Meet. At this track event Robert Lee of Marion qualified for the State meet. ENTRIES IN 1949 TRACK EVENTS 100 Yard — Rader, Clarida, Tolley. 220 Yard — Rader, Clarida, Tolley. 440 Yard — Lee, Travelstead. 2 Mile — Thompson, Allen. 1 Mile — Rogers, Caswell. Low Hurdles — Zimmerman, Simmons. High Hurdles — Zimmerman, Simmons. High Jump — Moake, Cagle. Broad Jump — Moake, Cagle, Lee. Relay — Rader, Clarida, Tolley, Lee, Simmons, Zimmer- man. — 95 — BASEBALL PICTURES 1948-49 Top Row, left to right — Coach Cliff Storme, Morton Shivley, George Henderson, Bill Randolph, Curtis Clcndcn- in. Manager Don Grisham. Middle Row — Paul Miller, John Kent, Maurice Rcntfro, Frank Fisher, Jim Allen, Theron Simmons. Pottem Row — Bob Groves, John Kaeser, Jim Gulledge, Dick Newton, Bill Weir. The Wildcat’s baseball squad for 1948-49 year had a season’s record of 5 wins and 6 defeats, for an average of .454. This includes the district tourney game which the Wildcats dropped to Harrisburg. As a team the Wildcats batted a .254 average. The high individual batter was George Henderson, who batted .394. The main highlight of the season was a no-hit, no-run game pitched by Curt Clendenin against Car- rier Mills. LEADERS IN DEPARTMENTS Pitching Won Lost Pet. Hitting AB H Pet. Kaesar 1 0 1.000 Henderson 38 15 .394 Kent 2 3 .400 Kent 12 4 .333 Clendenin 1 1 .500 Gulledge 40 13 .325 Allen 1 1 .500 Allen 16 5 .312 Simmons 0 1 1.000 Randolph 37 11 .297 Season s corJ R H E R H E R H E R H E Marion 11 9 4 Royalton 15 9 5 Marion 5 9 3 Royalton 3 6 4 Marion 14 14 7 Herrin 18 14 8 Marion 3 4 2 Harrisburg 4 7 4 Marion 3 4 4 Carrier Mills 8 8 3 Marion 7 6 3 Herrin 2 7 3 Marion 4 4 4 Harrisburg 7 9 3 Marion 4 7 1 Johnston City 3 8 3 Marion 9 7 2 Carrier Mills 0 0 4 District Tourney Marion 12 11 5 Johnston City 6 5 8 Marion 12 12 2 Harrisburg 2 5 4 — 96 — Through the combined efforts of my staff and me, we have tried to give to you in this publication as near a complete record of the school year as possible. We present this book to you with the sincere hope of your approval. I wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who aided me in any way with the publication of the 1950 Memory Kit. I especially wish to thank Miss Janet Wilson, our faculty advisor, for so graciously giving of her time and effort. Miss Wilson very capably assisted and advised us with every problem. Also, my thanks and appreciation go to the very co-operative and efficient members of the Memory Kit Staff. Jane McKinney, Editor + + The Memory Kit staff wishes to acknowledge their appreciation to the business men, who in co-operation with the staff have furnished advertisements on the following pages. We thank these business concerns for their interest as well as their financial assist- ance. — 97 — A Service Institution Organized for Permanent Security COURTEOUS SERVICE AMPLE FACILITIES THE BAM IIF MARION MARION, ILLINOIS Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation — 98 — J. V. WALKER AND SONS THE HOME OF GOOD CLOTHING PUBLIC SQUARE GEO. B. GREENWOOD. Mgr. 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