Maroa Forsyth High School - Trojanaire / Maronois Yearbook (Maroa, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1944 volume:

THE “DITTO. CLASS OF ’44 DONATED IN THE MEMORY OF CHARLES E. LEACH (CLASS OF 1942 ) By His Family : ee es PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR F 44 LASS ¢ D DEDICATION We, the Sonior Class of 1944, wish to dedicato our ann- ual to the boys who have loft our class to join tho armed fore COS Paul Caldwoli Bill Montgimory Robert Camp John Osborn Elwood Crutchor John Spooncr Bill Hambrecht Robert Wontworth Though we hatod to sce thom leavo, wo aro proud of those boys and of the many others from our class who will soon fol low. We're thinking of you, boys, and wo hope this annual will bring many happy momorics. ANNUAL STAFF The Ditto , the yearbook of the class of 1944, was prepared and assembled by the following members of the senior classe CoeEditors: Junior Riley and John Spooner Faculty: Helen erie Penn Vietory Corps: Hirell wikortr First Aid and Red Cross: Carol Jean Kirby ao Senior Editor: Joan, Marsh Senior Activities: Bill Vaughan Glass History: Richard Griffith Class Poem: Verna Vaughn Glass Will: Laura Ellen Hill ha a Prophecy: Louise Patterson Classes: Billye Ann Hoffman Activities Editor: Dorothy Mashburn Athletics: Russell Wentworth Art Uditor: Naomi Scott Business Manager: Ruth Larrick Typlete: Ruth Bricker, Bonnie Faber, June Hughes, Mary E, Wikoff, Shirley Bolne, Roberta Hogers, Laura Hill, Helen Albert Presa? Ruaiell vomeveews James Leach, Bob Daggett, Arthur Winemiller, Carl Riley, Jack Cochran, Larry Trempel Sponsor: Miss Mildred Schulze. It is the gincere wish of the staff and entire class, that you will enjoy this record of their last year an Maroa High School. Ye ——, MAROA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ozs a 4 FACULTY (Reading from left to right) Bottom Row: Mrs. Keyes, Miss Schmidt, Mrs. Brandt, Miss Bottenfield, Mrs. Turner. | Top Row: Mr. Nicol, Miss Schulze, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Keyes Mrs. Dewhirst. MR. BRAND? f FACULTY Mr. W.D, Keyes--Principal, History, Radio Tllinois Wesleyan Universitv--V.A. University of ITllinois--I.A University of Colorado. Miss Lois Sottenfield--Latin, English. University of TMi ndie--B. 4. 4 =A, Me Pid. Mieol -sKkericui ture LITinGis late Normal Universi ty== . Md. os state College=-l Se State University of Iowa. ours Pasar «Ol ole laa enS: Mrs. 4%. Turneg- English Southern Illinois wuteg Teachers Gollege-- %.Nd. Miss Mildred Schulze--Mathematicas.- Tllinois State Normal Universityv--8, d. Mrs. D.M. Dewhirst--Orchestra Millikin University--Rachelor of Mus sic Miss Ruth Schnidt--Home Economics Pradley College--B.sS. Mr. Glen Fisher--Science. Lis nots,; State Normal Univers. tv University of Tlltnois==8,A.. {¢ivhvsiecs) Mr. Leroy @randt--Cormerce and vhrsical Education. Illinois’ State Normal University-- . d. ra. Leroy Vrandt--Commerce Liinows otate lormal University, Mirs. W.D. Keves--History Tllinois Weslevan Universityv--A. University of Golorado. University of Wisconsin. Mr. Sam -raden--l usic Teacher (No picture) Note: When Ir. Prandt left for the Navy in November, is comucrcial classes were taken by irs. Brandt, fr. Nicol scceame the coys' physical education director and lir. Fisher took over the dutics of coach, MATNTANANCE The maintenance staff at M.C.H.S. consists of one mane= Nelson Smithe Like a one-man band, he is an organization. Jane itor, yardeman, electrician, engineer, carpenter, supply cleis. e-= he is all of these, Did you break a shade cord? -- Call Red , Is your room too hot? -- Call Red . Do you need an extra table in your room? -- Red will build it, Is there going to be a night activity at school?.e= Red will keep the heat going. Do you want an electric score posrd? -=- ‘tRed can @gsign one. Don't pother to call in an electrician. teed can install the pube- lic adress system. He'll construct the speakers tod. Oh! He may bark at times when you make a request, but we all know that that's just a bluff to keep people from imposing on him --- as all capable people are inposed Upone We .also know that a request, once made, is as good as accomplished. If you really want to make a hit, just ask him about Gere trude, his pet cat. He calls her amokey because she is @ lovely gray-bpluc colores Mre Smith comploted his fourtecnth year at MerCeleaSs this yeare We can't imagine the school without him, ee” Ne Helen Marie Albert Barly Ruth Bricker Ruthie Robert Daggett Dagger Marion Day Daisie Bonnie Faber Bonnie Shirley Glosser Shirley Bolen thee Jack Cochran Judge Dale Davis Prank George Dial Doc Irene Fort Shortie Harold Greene Shoes [| we we we SENIORS ok we | Richard Griffith Dick Laura Ellen Hill Bottle Blllye Anne Hoffman June Hughes va Red Joyce Jordan ’ Samuel Jump Rusty sk Paddy Ruth Larrick Carol Kirby neu: - ‘Cherry Bones Glenn Marlow Sprint James Leach Thunder Dorothy Mashburn Dort ™ Joan Marsh Joanie Dale Matheny Spider Helen Marie Penn Lif Pp enny William Reiter pili Chester Riley, IP. Simp Joseph Saville Juicy Donald Shuey Butch Louise Patterson “WPpattl Oliver Pennypacker Boa Carl Riley’ Cocky Roberta Rogers Peanuts Naomi Scott Scotty Elsie Simpson Pete™ | we Kw wm SENIORS w Larry Trempel Prince John Spooner Jackson Verna Vaughan Donald Vaughan ee, Og Joe William Vaughan Norman Weikle Bia Normie cE ; Russell Wentworth - Mary Ellen Wikoff Pee Wee i « Fatso v, a Colonel Virgil Wikoff WHAT Wit THINK OF THEM Helom Marie Albert scome A true leading lady in everything she does. Shirley Bolen swmame« NGood to look at and nice to be around, Ruth Bricker waanweee ' Studious, likeable, and a good citizen, Louise Banning wmerescenoee Mii sh we could have known her better, Jack Cochran w= More laughs and personality than Costello. Bob Daggett mw-we-m MKeop him from being bashful and you've got something there, sister, DALC Davis amveepmramancsenen MHasy to like and never gets mad, Marion Day ew== Quict, but once you get to know him, that boy ‘Geta iehepeel sil aioli) Bere selc hon a George Dial - Nice guy and a A card; what morc do you want? Bonnie Faber Se AC Se here A true friend at afl times, Irene Fort «= Timid? Well, maybe not if you knew her better Shirloy Glosser weoune 'Goodenatured and sure to bo a success. Harold Greene == Don't en: him and treat him rights; you'll never be sorry. Richard Griffith ------= A good dancer and a true gentleman, Laura Ellen Hill a-8-----= Full of vim, vigor, and vitality. Billye Ann Hoffman -= If she gocs at overything like she docs sports, there is no doubt of her success. June Hugheg w= With hair like that‘and a personality uncommon to most redheads, how can she fail? Joyee Jordan ---= Ono ycar is so short a time to have a swoll oirl like that around. Buddy Jump ee Silent? Well mayoo, hut those who know him on- joy Taal aie, i A, Carol Jcan Kirby s- “If all poople were as honest a8 SAG, thore would be no doubting in tho world. Ruth Larrick === Boys, wouldntt it be nice to hear music like thet od bho pio? James Leach � -- Tease is his middle name, ee Matheny -+----r--- --- “always willing to help a friend. Loulse@ Pat versom - 4 Never 8 dull moment, yet always a true lady. : Qliver Pennypacker ---------r3e-7- “Never sad -- always glad.” William Reiter --- “Energetic? You said it, kid quality, he'll be a success. F and with that y Chester Kiley, Jr. ---- Studious and determined to do what he undertakes. Carl Kiley --- He has the mekings of being the best farmer in the business. Roberta Rogers -+--- “Never around when you don't want her and alwavs around when you do.’ Joe Save Wie -2o) “Henan co: lucky; never a worry tn the world. Naomi Scott --------------n nero “argpenta's loss; our gain! John Snooner - --- --+---- ng good a leader isn't often found.” Donald Shuey ------- “Quiet, but is that boy ever quick on the trigger. EBlste Simpson ----- “she makes the best of everything, dark or bright. Larry Trempel -- “There's a boy with mischief sticking out all over him. Verna Vaughan -- You can always have a good time with Verna. Done id Vavehen ----«---- Sportsy that's ale Aine, Atl kinds of sports ! William Veughen ---- Girls seem to be his line, but I suspect high ideals and the ability to attain them. Norman Weikle -------- “A true friend is one who sticks by you throuch thick and thin. That's Norman. Russell Wentworth ---------- “The stiek-to-it-iveness which he possesses will aaeeye be his most va lehtle asset. Virgil Wikoff ------ “Now there's the romantic type for you to dream about, miris. , Mary Ellen Wikoff Ju “Deummer g g ipl--and she can keep t ime with mer companions. as well as the orchestra. 4 coun Waehow bien dee vise quiet and yet so mischievious . (See page three of Sono ‘Activities for: Joan Marsh: and Klee Mashburn, omitted from this page by errore) WHAT THEY DID The following sages list the activities in which the seniors took part during their high school days, and the years dur- ing which they - participated. Helen M. Albert: Hi-Tri 1,2,3%, secty 4; F.H.A. 1,2, secty 3,43 Cheer: leader 237:One-act play i, 2s Junior play; Senior Playt G,A34..i4-Gliee-Clud 1. 2,d3 Blue and Gold 1,2,3, c0- editor 4; Librarian @,3; Class Treas. 2; Pep committee; Junior Red Cross 4. Ove BOERS inl 12,060,463 HA. 2,2,6,4¢ Glee Ci ig2,0% Blue and Gold 4: Librarian 2,3: First Aid 3; Senior Play; Red Cross 4. Ruth Bricker: Hi-Trf-1,2,3,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; G.A.A. 1: Glee Club 1,2,3; Blue and Gold 3,4; Play Committee 3,4. Louise Banning: Louise was only with us one semester, Jack Cochran: HI=-¥ 1,23: Basketball mer, 2,3,4; Basketball 4; Class secty 3; Blue and Gold 3; V-Corps 3,4; Rifle Club 3, 4. Bob Daggett: Hi-¥ 1,2,3;. F.F.A. 1,2,3, secty-treas. 4; Class pres. It; Banquet comm. 3; Camera Club 2,3; Blue and Gold Lye,oy V=Corps 6,43 Rifle Ciub 6,4. Dele Daviet-Pei A. 2,53 Hist 1,2; Radio Club see ysls preg. 2s Boy's Club 4; V-Corps 3,4; Football 2,3,4. Marion Day: F. FAs 1,2,4,4; Hi-¥ 1; V-Corps 3,4; Boy's Club 4. George Dinls. Pootball 1s Track Ly Student Couricil 13 Peeks dy Secty=Uren s.s €, Vice-pres. 5, press 43 Hi-¥ 1,2,5, vice- pres. 4; Outstanding member and a showman of champions in PPA}; V-Corss 3,4; Rifle Club 3,4. Bonnie Haber: Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4: FP.H.A.3;4; Blue and Gold 2,3,.4; Junior and Senior Play committees. Srene FOrut Hist Pi Tt ge, see PsHeA, Lyesos4h “Paret Ala as ged Cross 4. Sibley Gloseer? Hi-?rl £,5,43 “Home De. 3: First Ald 63 Red Cross 4, - Harold Greene: Hi-¥Y 1,2; F.F.A. 1,2; Track 1,2; Pep Committee 4; Rifle Club 3,4; V-Corps 3,4. : Hichard Griviith: Hi-¥ 13° Blue and: Gold 2,2 55,45 Camera Club 1,2; Class historian 1,4; Banquet comm. 3; V-Corps 35,4. Laura HE, Hill: Hi-Tri 1 p25, Vice-pres., 4; F.H,A, dig kes breas. 255 program chr, 43 Gehs A, ys Glee Club S Agus Librarian oe 4; Class vice-pres. 1; Pep Committee 3. A; Student oe Be Class play 2,3,4; Blue and Gold 1 ie, 5 tes Red Cross 4, Billye Hoffman: Hi-Tri 1 � “,0, breas, 4: F.HVA, seety 1, pres, S, tember 6,44 6 44 A. i. 923; Glee Club 1,2; Student éouncil pres. 4, sec! y o3 Pep Comm . eee secly ie Librarian Bie June Hughes; HieTri 1,2,3,4; F.H,A. 1 22,5, vice-pres., 4; Class Secty 43 Orch, 2% Glée’ Club 1,2. Joyce Jordan: Hi-Tri 4; Home Ic, 4; Red Cross 4, Carol Kirby; Hi-Tri 1,2 poets if elles 15lySy4?. Clee Clup Byos Librarian 3: One Act Play oR Class’ play 4, Buddy Jump; Hi-Y 1,2; V-Corps opty Radio.dluw SB, Ruth Larrick: Hi-Tri 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; Orchestra 2yO_43 Blue and Gold 4:3 alee Club 2% Red Cross 4, dim Leach: Hi-Y 1,2;. Orchestra 1,2 25,4; V-Corps 3,4; Basket- — ball 4: Radio Glub deg gos Camera’ Club Regs Rifle Club 3,4, Glenn Marlow: Hi-Y 1,2, secty 4; F.P.A, 1,2,3, vice-pres, 4; Va Corps 3,4; Football aso3 Radio o,43 Basketball 4s Track ay 2,43 Senior PLAY: Class “sec ly oy Joan Marsh; Hi-Tri 3, PEOS.� 4; F.HA. 5, treas, 4: Jr: Play; sr, Plays; Orchestra 5, pres. 4; Glee Clube3 3 Librarian 43 Red Cross 43; Blue and Gold 43 Annual Staff 4, Dorethy Mashburn: Hi-Tri 1,2,3,4:; F.H.A. 1 peyos ey Glee Club 1, bye) Goan. ts Dale Matheny: HieY 1,2; P.F.A. 2,3; Radio Club .2; Boy's Club 4; V-Corps 3,4. Louise Patterson: Orchestra 2,°0,43 Hi-Tri 1 pepe te ie laden acy oye, Glee Clb 2,357 GA. A, chs Helen M,. Penn: Hi-Tri 1,2,5,4; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Comm, 1; Glee Club 2,53 Biue and Go1d - co-editor 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 2 eos Class Treas. 4. Oliver Pennypacker: Hi-Y 1,2; Radio 2,3; V-Corps 2,3. Pail Heiber: HieV Ll; VeCorps 2,0; Radio 255, Jv, Riley: HieY 1,2; dr. Play; Sr. Play; V-Corp 3,4; Rifle Club oes Football 3s Basketball 4; Blue and Go1d 3,43 Annual C= oditor, : Carl Riley: 16% Play 2,3; Track 1; . ana cola 2 (3,4 FFA. Lgegoets V-Corps 3, 4s Radio Z 43 Rifle Club 5,4. Roberta cee HisTPiel syste Home Ee, 2,5,48 Blue-eand Gold 43 ] Librarian By yor Student “Council Ag Pep Comm. es; GA oAe 1. Joe Saville: Hi-yY 1,2; V-Corps 3,4; Camera Club 1,2; Radio 1,2. Naomi Scott: Red Cross 43 FHA. 43; Hi-Tri 4, Donald Shuey: V Corps 2,3,43 Hi-Y 1,2; F.F.A. 255,43; Boy's Club 43 Student Council ae qe Elsio Simpson: i-Tri 1,2,3,4; WA, eee Clee’ Cimy Bs Librarian 4, John Spooner: Hi-Y¥ 1,2,3; Student Council 1; Blue and Gold 2 os Track 12,0543 Basketball yey Cees Football Lect eos Ve Corps Oy ts Rific Lub 3,4, Secly: Banquet Comm. 33 Soph, Ploy? 3 Annual Co-editor, Larry Trempel: Hl-Y 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Orchestra 2 23 Blue and Gold ¢3 “af “Corps 5,4; Rifle Club 6,4% Donald Vaughan: Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1 pop54%3 HISeY 1 24% Track 1,2,5,4:3 Junior play; V-Corps 3, 4s Pep Comm. 1,2,33 Rifle Club 4, Verna a bpegeg ts BH. Ames Ghai. le William Vaughn: Hi-¥ 1,2; Track 1,2,4:; Football 3; Basketball ve ae} Student Council treas, 43; V-Corps 3,4; Rifle “OLiub 5,4 Norman Weikle: HieY 1,2; V-Corps 3,4; Basketball 4; Track 4 Rifle Club 3,4. Russoll Wentworth: Hi-Y 1, 2 Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 3; Track Lo2,o,%3 Blue and Gold Pe Radio Class gos Camera Cli os he “Corps Oyts Annual Staff, Virgil Wikoff: Hie¥Y 1,2,5; Football 3; Basketball 1; Track 1, tee Athletic mer. 9. One: Let Play dig ok ay Play; sr, Play; iets Les Camorra Glub 1,23 Radio’ G1ub o3; Blue and Gold 2 999% Annual Staff as Rific “Club Og te Mary . Wikoft: F.HA., 145,43 Gleo Club 1,2,3; Hi-fri 1,2,3,4: Orchostra 1,2,5,4,. WHAT WE THINK OF THEM (continuocd) Joan Marsh --s--8--= fh roady smile and pleasant to be around, Dorothy Mashburn -- As good in everything as she is in sports, Shets swell, eae = 00 nutes] CLASS WILL We, the Class of 1944, of Maroa Community High School, of the Township of Maroa, Macon County, State of Tllinois, being of sound and disposing mind and memory, do hereby make, de- clare, and publish thie to be our last Will and Testament, I, Helen Marie Albert, ‘will my moustache to Betty Smart, I, Shirley Bolen, will my long fingernails to Phyllis Mar- intte is much Elizabeth-Bricker, will ny .studlousness..to Many TOZer.s I, Jack Cochran, will all my girl friends at MeC.H.S. to Junior Fenton, ee iy Robert Dageett, will my ability to get Argenta girle friends to Roger Simms, I, Dale Davis, will my iuck for always being busy when a teachor tooks to Robert Patterson, I, Marion Day, will my long, straight, neatly combed, black hair to Carol Fonton. i, George J, Dial, will my success at feeding and showing Livestock for grand championship to Charles Stouten boroughs I, Bonnie Faber, will my stoadfast charactoristics to Gwen- ivore Hartsock so they -wild romain in, the. Senior Class. i, irone Port, will my short stature to Prances Reichmann. I, Shirley Anne Glosser, will my love for Calvin to Nadene ROSCe� I, Harold Greone, will my. long legs to John Marks so can get around faster, I; Richard Alan Griffith, will my abliiey to jeorerbug to Jimmy Montgomery. 1, Laura Ellen Hill, will my good-nature to Audrey Beasley, I, Billye Anne Hoffman, will my ability to get a diamond to Margaret Gregory. {, June Hughes, will my red hair to Charlene Flannigan,. I, q, om bar: 2 io a oF a hiee = a a oF Joyce Jordan, will my Greenswitch boy friends, to Betty Lindsley. Samuel B. Jump, will my blonde hair to Maurice Gordy. Carol Jean Kirby, will my devotion to Frankie Sinatra to Barbara Snedeker. Ruth BE. barrick, will my ability as a pianist to - Doris Query. James W. Leach, will my mischilevousness to my brother John As ® Herbert Glenn Marlow, will my wunargumentativeness to Danny Birt. Carol Joan Marsh, “will my ability to “love tem and leave ten to my sister. Dorothy Mashburn, will my ability to play volley-ball_and basketball to Anna Mae Dunham. Dale Eugene Matheny, will my nickname Spider to my bro- , ther Clayton, Louise Patterson, will mv fiddle playing to Harriett Car- Gers ; Helen Marie Penn, will my typing speed and my ability to Inaike @ lot of errors to Betty Pope. Oliver Perry Pennypacker, will my Clinton girl friends to Bob Barnett. William E.. Reiter, will my chauffeuring sop to any fellow lucky enough to have gas and a car. ,OGe1 By Rirkey yo Wilh my imagination to Halden Birt so he ean cook up some new inventions. Chester Douglas Riley Jr., will my genius to my brother, Richard, Roberta Louise Rogers, will my quietness to Betty Hughes. Joseph A, Saville, will. my hitchshiking ability to John Graye Naomi Gale Scott, will my recipe for blood pudding to Doris Massey so she will never have anemia. I, Donald Shuey, will my slow drawl to Eugene H enderson. I, Elsie Simpson, will my tall stature to Viola Wentworth. I, John Spooner, will my ability to get into the Navy to “ gORnY Perrys I, Larry Trempel, Jr., will my flashy smile to’ Charles Par go id er so Ne. can: be 4 girl charmer as I wag, I, Donald Joe bia Seca ok wild my athletic ability to my bro- User 86 that he cam carry on where I left off, I, Verna Mae Vaughan, will my nickname Frog to Possum HOSS � I, William Vaughan, will my� ability to get into end out of trouble to Benny MO VOr Ss i, Norman Viekle, will my Love for bookeenine and the teach� er to BIllL Hayes. IT, Ruscell £—, Wentworth, will my strong’ arm for turning the a mimeorraph machine to Howard Pulliam, — il, Mary Ellen Wikoff,.-will. my drumming ability to Betty smart so there will always be a good drummer in the or- Cnes brag te Ving | Cs Wikotf, will amy ratine of. Colonel to Dick Glos= Sel. To this,’ our last W111 and Testament, we’ hereunto usoribe spur ney) ; : 8 camo et Boat WALA, yp pb ey Roe al sé sted this Afat on f { ES Ce CUB Rie: HON ‘ nineteen — hundred aie Sonlee oie CLASS POH We came here talking for ‘iaroa High, Our sehool days too soon passed by. When we think of departing we almost cry. Our freshman year, how green we were! As sonhomores we were dumb, AS ‘iniors we Wone- smarie 3 Ayid as sontors we proally hed Pun. We'yvo had? food tines with.tcaciess voi. We. ante Vo Leaver ie makes Us. lus, Sut wo'tll come back to visit vou. So now we leave to go our way We Geom best in Sil We: try: We hone to see you again some day ---Maroa KR EST ees nthe GLASS HISTORY A In the y ear 1940, the largest freshman class ever assem bled in Maroa Community High School, started its last lap of education. Tie class was so large thet it had to be divided into two groups with Miss Schulze and Mr. Nicol as class @)on-= ‘sors. Other teachers were iiss Beutke, Miss Bottenfield, Miss Stadtman, Miss Sutton, Mr. England, Mr. Swan, and Mr, heyes, Our first ¢lags mecting was held on Monday, September 166 Lts purpose was to elect tife class ofvicers,. The following officers were elected. President, Robert Dagg@eit; Vice =pres= ° idem, beaura Ellen Hisl; Sécoretary = ‘Treasure, Virgil Wikorf, Pep Commitivoc-memioocrs were Helen Maric Albert, Biliye Ann Hoffman, Helen Maric Ponn, eand John Osborn, To were wrepresen= ted on the Student @ouncil. by Shirley Bolen, Elwood Crutchor, John Spooner, and Roberta Rogers. Tacre were 69 pupils at the beginning of the year and 67 enue C LO Gewe tl TNO. Vy Oars: DUC ne: tic COURSO, Or biG wont, 1k students withdroy tier wore Clara Boil, Viertor Pillans: syte Zapeon, Evans. Lucziils benw, Joan Moils, and Janice Morritt, Now ghucdents to entcr were Marguorite Holmick, Hlsic Simpe SO tl, James Adcock, and Ray Redding, Mr. Swan, our scionce Tomchor Left us.0nd 4 placc was takon by Mry Lloyd, Simoor, 1941, wo started on our socond year in high ¢ le biG Class officers were TRL Homrocent, prcge In § sehools “Cela eal hry, vico-president; ond Helen Maric Albcrt, SCGretary ond Gren duro. Studont Council mombors wero Billye Amico HoLimun, Georea: Dial.e Bob. entiworth, ond inuido Paticnaon, dhe Pop, Colmitroo moembors woro Roborta Rogors, Tae, Eon Hill, Holcn Alport, and Jos Vaughans See At Uie oosi nnine ol Gao ycar wo had 66. moembora in =the Close and 65 Womecra akunc onc or tho yoar, Tac studeomta tld Chvered our clogs were Lavretos Forrwalt,. and Hilda Crown, Mre Lioyd, our solonec toachor, loft Marva High School a Mr, HO luo GOO Miss plac aa In 1942, oug Junior year, wo colcctcd tho following office oret: Dili fambrocht, - cidont: Bill Montgomery, vicveprcsi= dont; Jack Cochran, secrctmrrg und Glon Marlow, trvuasurcrs We woro popresonted on the .ctudoent Council by Donald Shucy andtubaura Kllon Hill, Tac mombers of the Pup Committce wore. Doricsla Voumion ond: Louled Pattorson, This year we oresented the slay, Our Girls . In the east werer Junior Riley, Laura Hllen Hill, Helen Harte Albert, Virril Wikoff, Larry Tremoel, Carl Riley, Robert Daggett, Verna Vaughan, Joan Marsh, Donald Vauthen, end Mareuerite Hel- miek. The director wes Mrs. Ira Barnes. The nicht of the nlav all trevious record of attendance were broken br the ell-out «ettendarce of 441 reonle. One of the hieh lichts of the evering’s egterteainment occurred ‘witen Larny “remié), Carl “Riley, end Vireil “ikotf ‘came out om the eters Gressea ac piri.’ They tlayea“tneire=Poles “win much g6ést and po.lite. The orlvy clue to their identity was their unledvylike movements. Durin® the Gourec of the yoer several“ students tlert our cless. Thow, wero: Leureloa Fornwalt, Mercuerite Velmick, cgpry Miller, and Jet Pattorson. Arthur erd Kerry. sinemitlor POLNed ug however. aw recs x Mice SOW eC Os lla. eal Soe left ovr school in mia. vour aré Miss Gouwors took overseas teacher ef Home Economics. Norvpoaviy hed quite. a change in fee lish teachers during the year. hiss “Sutton left us and “ire. Barnes, form oriv Vivien Pell, who had-teauchS Acre biforc, took hor cledscs Uno = Tes Tornur was hir od to finish the years Themes Sora ithe cdunies Class Cgc, 6 Nee cue. i Ore ae rs. It was hold in th. Mirror Room at tho Orlando Hotel. anquit cemturcd arounc th, Pan-Amvurican theme, 4 and. the after dinner onterteinm ent followed un the thome. Russell Wentworth, Joon Syooner, and Don Shucy “serenaded their ladies and an entertainer presented he rhumba in costume, Everyone head a fine time in spite of the fact that a cloud burst early in the evening threatened to keep.us at home. Sobered by the war, we started our last year Lan Maron Hach oChood, our Clues offioers were: John Spooner, pres Sidenss georre Dial, viec-presidents June Hughes SCE oy and Holen Pein, treasurer, . wo. Bent Bill Vaug ghn and Billye ce Hoffman to the Student Council and they were later replaced by Naomi Seott a nd Glenm Marlow. Herold Greene ond Laura Blien Hill te- pReseonicd curtcloss on the Peo Committee, In Decomber of 1943, we presented the Lay. NProréssot, Yow Could Youl , ‘The membors of’ the cast weres Virgil Wikoff, Helon Maric Albert,’ Carol Kirby, arl Rikey, Larry Trompol, Saivloy Biolon, LatrgE}lon t ee Junior Riley, Joan Maren, ane Glenn Merloew, - The. play aw: Bo bly dircdted by Nira, Parner, MG lay Wasi Rulk of omusing sivuctione, One. of these wag created when Laura Ellen had to be carried from the stage ‘with a cocoanut cream ple on her stomach, We also laughed at Virgil's feeble protests at having pie stuffed down his throat by Junior Riley. Larry Trempel did it again only more so . Again he took the part of a girl only this time it was as the ‘sleek, chic, estranged wife of the professor, To tcp it all off, he did a strip=tease act, Or so‘we thought until he got down to his masculine attire, When the seniors skipped school (legitimately of course ) on February 5, it started out to be a very drippy day, but the rain couldn't dampen our gpirits. We had lunch together, and included a movie and some skating in our day's activities, While we were skating, some of us decided that the floor was too dusty, so we helped to polish it by falling down once in awhile. Naturally, as in all schools, our cless gave up some of iis meitioers to the armed forces, With price we mention the namcs of Bill Hambrecht, John Osvorn, Robert Camp, Paul Cald� well, Bob Wentworth, Paul Finch, John Spooncr, Elwood Crutcher and Bill Montgonery. Those of our boys who enlisted in tha Navy V-5 prozram were; John Spooner, Jack Cochran, and Harold Greene. , We sent Hslen Marie Albert's name to the D,A.R. as that senior girl whom we considered the best school citizen, This year several new teachers entered our midst. Miss Schmidt in the Home economics department and Mr. and Mrs Brandt in commercial work. ‘ir, Brandt was called by the navy in Novenib ere Mis, our class history, -may be alittle Wallin spots, by I'm sure everyone will remember with pleasant thoughts his life as a member of the class of M4, CLASS PROPHECY Headlines: Reunion of Senior Class of 144, Reporter Jim Leach was certainly on his toes when he got every event of that day. The mescting of all the old pals and classmates took place at- MacArthur Park where Tokyo used to stand. Owners of the Park, Mr. Bill Vaughan and wife, the former Joan Marsh, rere proud to welcome the Maroa graduates, Let's sée what Jin's article has to. say: What's that? Buzzing - aipplanes? We have no fear of Its. being an. eneny now! It's the Flying Aces from’ the Army Air Base near by, -« Captain Lee Marlow and hig ¢rews, There's Norman “Welkis, BuGdy Jump, ane = Virel i Wikotl, Theiy formation comes nearer now and we see -pilot Larry Trempel doing his stunts. == still the old cut-up! With hin aré Oliver Pennypacker and Russell Wentworth, Of course 3the se dives won't make them sick, but air stewardesses Helen hast 6 Albert, Shirley Glosser and Dor- ae iy Mashburn are along just in case. These old friends are trl side by side .ancd onjievying every minute of ius Join Spooner and Junior Riley elso fly and have made them- selves: sroeat narios in the need Speaking of Navy, the fleetts in! At.least.it sounds that way when you get Jack Cochran and hhigs old. gice-Rick Harold Greene together, They say their bud- died wore ler swabbing the déck buv will be over soon, Who are, these unlucky sailors left on board?. None other than Bill Reiter, Dale Matheny and Donald Shuey. The Navy has done much for these boys and vice-versa ! Crescber, CHaLtort NO, o's nov seul rrel ste tine neu Cross Girls ‘comin. TMaicir.faces ° lock eee Dev ee seo. wicrots Trg. Roberta fogers Millorp,; Mra. Billye Hotiman Fought; and ae Joyee Jordan licQuire. with this group are Irene Fort, Hlsio Simpson and Huthe Bricker talking’ to theip Instructor, Shirley Bolen. Keep thoes knitting nécdics going aa fast as VOur LOnguckiesa ris, you're doling fine, Now Ghat mos. ol. the old: clasSmates arc here we have 4 Little emtortainment, Listen to that music! We all recognize tte, 2lb's the Mie tevori te of huth herrick, Ruth, altho’ -hap- pily married, manages to leave Johnnie on Wednesday evenings to olay in Mery Hilen Wikofft's swing: band, Her drums: have made a proat name for Mary Ellon. The music ee lowor now, ond Une mastvor of ceremonies — is Lab eoOCuUcitg some star, Werte happy to -sec tap=-daneor hichard GRLCTLUn, woesti 1 On His to0s8:. and pretuy rood. toc, Woe WhO Text Loauure, Joc Vaugnan gives a shor alk - on tne basepoali. fame to be playcd next week, Of course we. 2p= aL on your s.entertainment is hichly appreciated, especially by ; Ney're all -in.omé corner talkinz [over scienti- There's: George Dial and Marion Day, and as you those oba-puddiés Carl Kiley and Bob Darrett. Albert’ leim, and riveter Louise Pate- themselves talking to Laura iilen al their exneriences as nurses av. the imtertwetsone, esearch iospival, As MOG CaCO CoC MNVeL a Oe IO erm Ve Nave Uwe sin Ovum i one Tre rs Wa : ‘ f ROU Ds 20% Pav Cn eric. Oo LOnGtl ie © = Pen «aC bedO leis: mcane berc. They Trenory thei -suey aro oniocvine tholp work of cease Si ine gapnaneso. culitiren how te. live under @ aemocricy. Of -couree, someane 16 alwiws Tate. You've cuessod.. lise- Joe Savilte fe = nd of all thins, a’ bric? case under his arm, dee turned to Studying oftor all those yours and is wow: .the ace s:lesman of the Fuller Brush Sompany. In fact, he tells DO Oc Son Omron now! GO Ce it« Worl, So. pote; 20lks,. Tale “is Jim Legen eteniae off, -1 ben! think I d better jolt the party now that. eversgymnc to hope,” ) y ' : Eee PRISHMEN CLASS PPCALCENG en emma me ee ice Gordy Lot Ppesident------liany Jo Keneipp Bo weeeee-Helen Mashburn fee wee exDorbara, Snoceler $a GWE GG UIT. 1. miatives. Lor. che to-caletom vere: John Leweh ond-bou. se Aim Louies Allen was replaced second semester by Barbara Snedeker, The Pep C ommittee members were Cora Pennypacker and Dick Panney. Harold Eagler succeeded Dick Pinney, At the beginning of the year Miss Schmitt was advisor but this responsibility was immediately turned t Mrs. Turner, This has proven satisfactory o0 all concerned, We are all looking forward to the glorjnous day when we no longer will be referredjto as creen freshmen, SOPHOMORE CLASS Prestdent--------- ----Gene Rohrschcib Vice President ---- ---Joan Montgomery Secretarya --- ------Virginia Trempel Treasurer--= +---- wenn emmarRobort Rose Student Council members were Dean Vaughan, Betty Jean Lindsley, Wanda Rodgers, and Ilarland Hambrocht, Pep Committee consisted of Hileen Marquis, Howard Pulliam, Jack Hoekaday,. and..Donald Toger, ae t ee ere é —--Sinee we had sixty students tn our class, we were sapa- pated into two g¥oups.’ With Miss Botténfidtd and Mr. Fisher ag our advisors. During the year Elmer Varvil joined the Navy. We are looking forward to our junior year when we-can call oursclves upperclassmen. Then we will have: the—opportun- Toy CO- senerc. in morc aclivitics and cam. prove. that the. trains ie O- Pocelyod in .our freshmen. and sepnmore years Pas not IDC OI Me Vie, WHO THEY ARs i (Reading from left to right in the Following class pictures: ) FRESHMAN CLASS First mow: Helen Mashburn, Roberta Brownlow, Barbara sunner , Clayton Matheny, Mrs. Turner, Robert Patterson, Leroy Thomas, Maurice Gordy, Robert Brownlow, Junior Buchanan. Second Row: Eugene Jacobs, Richard Riley, Harold Dunham, Dick Pinney, John Leach, liilford Greutman, Preston Streight, Jack Hughes, Jean Wakefield. fwird Rows Louise Allen, -. Shirley Day, . Barbara Snedéker, Mary fo Keniepp, Lucille Gardner, EHtta Meyers, Cora Pennypacker, Doris Massey. Top Row: Harni’. Sagler, Bill Kaltenbach, J@hm ‘ray, Warren Wise Herschel Cox, Charles Stoutenborough, Rex ovuders, Benny Mee. SOPHOMORE CLASS First Row: Len Shaw, Eugene Wilson, Nora Butler, Robert Lan= - ter, Betty Jean Lindsley, Miss Bottenfield, Mr. Fisher, Darrell Schultz, Norma Norris, Jerome Sinclair, Betty Hughes, Bee Mormis, Helen Moore, Dick Glosser, 4 Second Row: Mary Tozer, Emily Widick, Elizabeth Randall, Done ald Oakes, Jack Hoffman, Paul Snedeker, Hileen Marquis, Doroeky Riley, Jack Hambrecht, Norma Easley, Evelyn Marsh, Virginia Davise Third Row: Shirley Weikle, Norma Jean Hockaday, Wanda Piven, Viole t¢ntworth, Doris Neibuhr, Joan Wilkey, Doris Query, Wanda Rodgox g virginia Trompel, Mary Lou Bates, Georgia Flannigams Anna Ma- Dunham, Harriet Carder, Top Row: Don Tozer, Harland Hambrecht, Jack Hockaday, Carol Fenton, H oward Pulliam, Eugene Henderson, Gene Rohrscheib , H alden Birt, John Perry, Donald Perkins, Bob Malone, Robert ROSCe FRESHMAN CLASS — SOPHOMORE CLASS = JUNIOR CLASS Sa STUDENT COUNCIL - [wm we THE DIT Te WHO THEY. ARE (Reading from left to right in the preceding class pictures) JUNIOR CLASS First Rows Robert Barnett, Betty Smart, Robert Tombaugh, Danny Birt, Miss Schmidt, Bobo Dunham, Bennie Myers, Frances Reiche mann, Willa Mae Comes Second itow; Freda Thoiwas, Jimmy Montgomery, Jaunl te. Harsh 39 Havry Dale Barnett, Kathryn Goff, Junior Fention, Norme Cu Stuard, Bill Hayes, Pouline Stréipht, Row: Rogalie™ Jolingon, Ruth Scribner, Alice Gardner, Mare © Grogory, Nadene Rose, Dick Tozer, Betty Glilen, .Roger Sims, Gwen Hartsock. Top Row: Betsy Ann Pope, livelyn Greutman, Beverly Oakes, Della Tozar, Phyllis Marlatt, Charlene Flannigan, STUDENT COUNCIL ees A le aaa Hartsock Vice-nresidoenteaseeesa-e=Hreda Thomas er re a Hamo recht Treas Ai poreaueds oa enemmmneiands Rodgers AAV SO Penne mene wn newmen| iss Schmidt Heen clacd 16. represcntc membors. The sophomore clas sented by four members, two fr don the Student Countil by two g WMecaguse aa ike, een ar sare per meéeach home room, es oO. The council, which met every ifonday, sponsored activities forthic benefit of the whole school. Under tholr plan, am all= school movie was Given every second week, The Christmas party which they sponsored wus onjoycd by everyonc, and tie Homecom- ine party sponsored in conjunction with the Pep Committeo was The council acts as a suudent governing board, and it's: most Yecont activity is the sponsoring O12 Se noo cl can=Up program. JUNIOR CLASS PREOSLEAONT wn ere nen eeneneHoger Simms ’ Vice- Presi ient = eee rere nee=Bon Myers Secretaryerrcne nen seer ee---Robert Tombaugh Mee sie} oe ae a ee eee or Tozer Student Council: Freda Thomas and Gwen Hartsock,. Pep Committee; Dan Birt and Bill Hays. The class sponsor was Miss Ruth Schmidt, The magazine subscription drive was quite a success with Tie. Amay defe sating the Navy by a very few subscriptions. Freda Thomas was Captain of the Navy and Damny Birt Captain of the Army, Willa Mae Comer and Betty Pope were leading sales- men. As we pare? owe eonl, the Curtis Company served ice cream and cake for the class. We are algo proud that one of our classy Charilcne Flanni- gan, was chosen homecoming queen and that Bennie Myers was Captain and crowned her, arenas eee. Tho Junior Class Playy «! 'My- Hea tip ‘In High , was a comcdy about four young high scheeh ‘studonts caught in’? the one and excitement of commeoncomont ie ape Re Ree NE The Junior-Sonior banquct was hold April 14 at’the Deca- tur Club. Loo Homcebrook!s Orchestra playsd: for the dancing. a Pile ary x € Chax yer THE VICTORY CORPS The ranks of the Victory Corps started out with a drop in personell. Several who were in the ranks last year did not come back, To offset this, many freshmen enlisted to swell the group. Even though some boys were not interested in the Victory Corps at first, within a few weeks everybody had got- ten into step and settled down to enjoying it, and all have cooperated well since then. The Victory Corps has received many compliments from the boys who have gone into the service, Bill Hambrecht, one of our fellow-seniors, who is now fighting with Uncle Sam's Mar- ines, wrote back and told Mn, oe that it had surely helped him. Bill Montgomery, U.S. Navy, bold “Us° personel 1 y that he received many freo hours while nowcomers wero learning the man- ual of arms and facings which he had mastered at M.C. a: Se The majority of the officors this year are seniors, Carl Riley is the Top Sergeant, and Larry Trempcl, Norman Weikle, and John Spooncr are platoon leadors, with the rank of Second Lioutonants., Virgil Wikoff, who is the company commandor, holds the . rank of Captain. Glonn Marlow, Dale Matheny, and Donald Shuoy are Buck Sergeants (right puidos). Tho Lots guides have tho rank of Sta Pf Sergoant, Those boys aro: Jr. Riloy, Joo Vaughan, and Russell Wontworth, We were sorry but proud to lose John Spooner carly in tho spring to the Navy Air Corps, Good luck, John! The seniors have boon having company drill and targot practico, Many who have boon shooting on the rifle pahgo have Cult rioGg for modals., Tho Victory Corps at M.C.H.S. is now two years old. Many Go Tis’wlll “bo in tho “ammed Porocs bcrore at .cclobrages: I L%s third birthday, but wc hopo it will continuc to servo its good purpose as long as world conditions makc it necossary. VICTORY CORPS RED CROSS FIRS? AID ot Seri Reb: COS We mast pay tribute so Miss sehulze and Mias Sehmidt for the wonderful work tucy are dsine in instructing tne . knitting (asec ne ore oes Imittine cqaarcs: witch willbe sewn -Uo= eether to rete Lap roves ae convalescent soldiers. lirs. Turner and Mre. Brandt are helping another Red Cross -9 sew squares together tc make lap roves, «nd uo yepary epee relief. Ad you, see, the miris of Maroa High School are not sleep ing on the job. We want the war to end sooner-too. PUInST ALD are having milltary aril and ae Oe GAS ad Cross work, Miss Bottenfield is conducting Por the freshmen firls. : They have 166 to adply bpandares for different kinds Of-imar 6s and oc administer artificial respiraticn,. They Can Giucgnose oF SB Ola yetien 8 Cigtpess, and the extent ef Mis wounds, and spovide tempor.r7 relief. raea Rottenfield, we salute you and “your CL ees for such wonderful achievemen® io Poe bal = € ¢ |[_ 3e THE WI PO Ae I er OR RITE TCR George Dial a Marlow oe Desgzett ee ee we ee ee ee ROeer _imms So ieee ‘Wicol mm . this year the chapter made a pood showings’ at the section- al Livestock «and rein. t saGion anc iad a basketball team Mere. “WO Thi tia bon “cSy penonles were held Beet Sn VOyee COOGHE Se Ib GIe) é. Sees @liub ongaced Et) Octet Tre one- feature of lla � t some eres i W6Pe 61sod included on SYS ot 4 cave re (Oat eet Nes many ey Ui TIO) in ee eS OL wees Cie President------+------- mann more nods. “Phiomas Vice-President------------ me ememune PMG: Muches ro : if Secretar ve--------------- -----Virrcinia Presmed CTPCasUrer- - Hee eee ie See rome semen Joan Marsh Program Chaipmon-------------- mA Zuura Re ote Tre Fu ture Homemakers of America met every first and third suesdavy of the month. A enairmen was appointed for every meet- ing, and in addit.on to the cnes in which the members partici- 1 Paved, Vaere- were ourvside speakers and social affairs,” At one meeting Mr. Keyes spoke to the er roup avout voca- tions that-are open to women....4 nurse fron Decatur . Alveurssod byeiene (wa tr che inks @ SOC lk aCbt val ance wiich was Mis years ‘ ed of a Crristmas pare etree: 2. OB Is ele the Ie oie S 3 el KX FRE DITTO Ww x | BOY'S CLUB FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA HI-TRI PESTON aw m awe nme Joan Marsh Vice President---a.—-.- weeeLaura Hlilen Hill SCCLECALY wae m wenn nnenne-Holon Marie Albert TY CASUP CL + ee mw ee Billye Anne Hoffman The Hi-Tri organization met the second and fourth Tucs day. of every month. At the beginning of theo year,each new girl was introduced to the group by her Big sister for the day who mentioned the girlts hobbies and future goals, During the year, topics of particular interest to girls were discussed, Hach girl took part in a program somotime during the year, The yoarts activities closed with the annual spring ban= quet, The keywords of the organization are: Character, friend- ship, courtesy, pleasure, and succoss, The watchword is Loyal- ty. The Motto is: We build the ladder by which we rise, BOYS! CLUB PPCSLA CN ame em meme women ee me Joo Vaughan Vicc=Presidcnt— ——--� ft oe oe ew ee Jack Cochran SO CLC CDI Ym om eo we re eo a mt a te meweeGlonn Marlow TP OASUL CY mw me ee Pe te ee ons a ee Dean Vaughan ELVES OT mm me er ot 0 a ae Mr. Koyes ine: Boys! Club is a new organization at-M.C.B,S. . Ti re� placcs Hi-Y. Mr. Keyes is helping to get it started, The chief purpose of the organization is.to promote good citizenship, and to afford the boys with some good, clean re- ercation, Tho recrcation moctings are hold in the high school gym on specificd nights during the weck, RADIO CLASS The radio class meets every seventh hour under the direc- tion of Mr. Keyes. This year's class consists of five members, Russell Wentworth, Benny Myers, Bob Barnett, Dick Tozer ,and Carl Riley. It is quite a thrill to these boys when they get their first reception from a radio set which they have Dia Got Pom, A lot of parts and a schematic drawing. ORCHESTRA President —-- neem me weomemene Joan Marsh Vice-President ------ ------ a eeeBvelyn Marsh OTS ge ADRES ONY SIR Ale ce atl ra n en St om ot Helen Moore Conductor ewnnew annem mm elP Ss , Dewhirst Thirty-five students from M.C.H.S. play in the orchestra, Their number is increased by four violinists from the Grade School, alumni, and several members of the community. The members enjoyed a pot-luck supper and theater party at Christmas and several other pot-luck suppers during the year. The orchestra makes many public appearances during the year at community affairs in Maroa and Decatur. Perhaps the largest of these is the annual spring concert. This ycar's concert was given on April sixth in the high school auditorium. [| ow THE DITTO x | RADIO CLUB ORCHES TRA BLUE AND GOLD STAPF. ANNUAL STAPF ‘BLUE AND GOLD Our school paper, The Blue and Gold is published every two weeks. Of course, it is smaller this year since we are trying to conserve paper. Some of the features of the paper are: Little Audrey, class news, An Orchid To You,organization news, and editorials. Many of our boys in service receive the paper and we are glad to be able to afford them a little enjoyment. This year's staff is as’ follows: Co-HEditors -In-Chiefs Helen M, Albert, and Helen M, Penn; Associate Editor; Freda Thomas; Business Manager: Joan Marsh; Advertising Managers: Betty Smart and Willa Mae Comer; Sports Editor: Joe Vaughan; Art Editor: Gwen Hartsock; Assistant: Charlene Flannigans; Cire culation Manager: Ruth Bricker; Humor Editor: Roger Simms; Re« porters; Virginia Tremple, Frances Reichmann, Larry Trempel, Barbara Snedeker, and Virgil Wikoff; Mimeographers: Howard Pul«. liam, Paul Snedeker, Russell Wentworth, and Dean Vaughan; Typ� ists: Laura Ellen Hill, Roberta Rogers, Shirley Bolen, Pauline Streight, Junior Riley, Richard Griffith, Bonnie Faber, and Ruth Larrick, ANNUAL The annual is published cach year by the senior class to serve as a record of their last year at Maroa High School, This yoar John Spooner and Junior Riley began the work as co-editors., When John was ca lled into the Navy the first of Maréh, Junior continued alone. A list of the complete staff appears elscwhere in this book. The assembling of this year's annual was supervised by Miss Schulze, the class sponsor, heel LIBRARIANS At the boginning of the year, those girls who wish to act as student librarians moet with Miss Schulze and have the book sholving and charging systcm cxplained to them, A librarian is. responsible for seeing that all books and papers are properly checked out and placed in the correct place when returned, Thosc whe serve can fool that they have received Some exccllont practigo in filing and quick thinking, There were sixteocn girlsson this yoarts staff, OFFICE GIRLS This year the secretarial duties were shared by the fol� lowing girls: Ruth Bricker, Holen Marie Albert, Shirley Bolon, Helon Maric Penn, Botty Smart, Willa Mac Comor, Gwen Hartsock, and Freda Thomas. These girls had the responsibility of keeping the attend- ance records, answering the phonc, greeting visitors, and do� ing gencral secretarial work, yr WwW FRE Ditto ww x | LIBRARIANS OFFICE GIRLS PEP COMMITTEE BASKETBALL SQUAD NA PEP COMMITTEE At the beginning of the year, each home room elected two people to represent it on the pep committee, This year the ace tivities of the committee consisted of selling season tickets for the basketball games and distributing handbills to announce the games. In February, with the help of the student council, they planned a very successful homecoming party. During the year the seniors were represented by Harold Greene, Mary Ellen Wikoff, and Laura Ellen Hill, The juniors elected Danny Birt and Bill Hays. The two sophomore home rooms were represented by Harriett Carder, Jack Hockaday, Eileen Mar quis, Helen Moore, and Paul Snedeker, Harold Hagler, Cora Pennypacker and Dick Pinny were ‘tho° roprosentatiwes of the freshman class. Corlynn Baldwin, Louise Allen, Georgia Flan- nigan, and Viola Wentworth were cheerleaders, BASKETBALL 194G— 144. Marea COmanene-Faculty 35 Maroa 28=---Warrensburg 34 MALOR B6nmmmammnmn YMCA 66 Maroa 18-----—= Hammond 49 Maroa 15a---Blue Mound 52 Maroa 18----Blue Mound 47 Maroa 14-------= Clinton 44 (Cé6Guby9 Pournament ) Maroa 1l6----St, Teresa 54 Maroa 32---Mt, Pulaske 68 Maroa 24——--lJarrensburg 22 Maroa Lea-----= Mt. Zion 35 Maroa 4ewenemeArgenta 40 Maron 27 ea-me Decatur B 41 MAL OR Co mem mena m ae Alumni 19 Maroa 2Onn----= Clinton 57 Maron Coenen -— Bethany 436 Maroa 18----- Lovington 49 Maroa 1d----St, Teresa 31 Maroa 12---=Blue Mound 41 Maroa 15————Decatur B 27 MAPoad BOmmnaewm Wapella 40 Maroa 27---—--=Hammond 65 Maroa Loéna- =- Argenta 54 Maroa 22--8-Stonington 47 MATOd COnemme me Niantic 73 Maroa 16-aex8-=Niantic 56 Maroa 17 -n--=— Argenta Sam - (Regional Tournament ) Class Tournament Juniors 67e.8-=-FPreshmen 18. Seniors 5le--Sophomores 19 Seniors 38- ---- Juniors 30 FOOTBALL Maroa Highi had no ‘football ‘team yohis’ years. This was due largely ‘to the transportation situation, Most likely there would have been several prospects for outstanding squad mom- bers, BASKETBALL — The Maroa Trojans had a tough year in basketball, . They won two out of 27 aes defcating': Warrensburg 24822,and the Alumni 2419, Maroa got. off to a bad start by losing the coach, Leroy Brandt, to the Navy. Gilonn Misher, the science toachor, took ' his’ place and did his best with a team crippled by the Los s of four firstestringers to the armdéd forces, Bill Hambrecht is with tho Marines, Bob Wentworth and Paul Caldwoll : ‘with the Army, and Bill Montgomery with tho Navy. With those boys, the TEGJans might havo goes places. The following soy were on the squad: Norman Woiklc, Ben= ny Mycors, Bill Vaughn, Junior Rilcy, Glonn Marlow, John Spoon er, Russcll “Wentworth, Don Vaughan, Danny Birt, Bob Tombaugh, Jack Cochran, Dwight Allsup, John Leach,’ Dean Vaughan, Jack Hockaday, Vernon Ashbrook, Howard Pulliam, and Jack Hambrecht, Paul Snedeker and James Leach wore on tho squad until accidonts took them off tho list, The cheerlcader. when the scason ended were: Louise Allen, Viola Wentworth, and Georgia Flannigan, aaag In tho tournaments Maroa didntt- do so well, “Ths Trojans lost out in the County when they wore dcfcatod by Blue Mound in their ae gamo, Argenta dofcatcd: thom we the — at ee ae ae oo Maroa also had an ee class tournament. this yoar, The ' ee dGefeatoad the Juniors in, the finals by a score of $8 to 30, The high point mon of tho tournament. wore Bon Myors, a Junior, 47 points; Norman Weiklco and Jack Cochran, scniors, po ee 2b poLrnts Prespoctivel ys. Cee : The high point men for the scason, not including the class tournament, wore::Myers 157; Weikle 1023; Bill Vaughn 76; Don . Taughan 42% and Rilcy 59 points. Maroa will have a short: Nice: scason ‘again this yoor, The boys will be out pounding the ‘cinders whenever the weather per� MLtS � a Tae Dp HOMECOMING On February 4, Maroa High School celebrated its annual Homecoming. Because there was no football this year, a basket- ball game was the scene of the event. A record crowd saw Maroa play Mt. Zion, and after the game, more than 200 peopl e attended the warty which was sponsored by the Pep Committee and Student Council. Although most of the recent graduates are in the armed forces or engaged in war work, many of the older alumni returned to make it a real homecoming. Between the two games of the evening Benny Myers, captain pro tem, crowned Charlene Flannigan queen of homecoming, .qnd she reigned over the rest of the events of the evening, =: The coronation ceromony was a colorful one. The queen and her court, attired in formals, were escorted to the dias by the starting five.on Maroats team, and the first five of the visiting team. The processional was led by little Nancy Parker, and Franklin Weikle. The queents attendants, two of whom were nominated in each home room at school, were the following: Joan Marsh, Shir- ley Bolen, Audrey Beasley, Virginia Trempel, Anna Mae Dunham, Harriett Cardcr, Joan Montgomery, Barbara Snedeker, and Lu- cille Gardner. The Mt. Zion teams were our guests at the party which fol- lowed the game. Dancing, bingo, palm-reading, ring toss, and refreshments were planned for the party. We hope to have as successful a homecoming next -year, when the Class of 1944 will be alumni. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior Chass Play under the direction “of Mrs, Turnor was. given March 15, at 7:45 P.M. This three act comedy, My Hoartts in High concerned five young high school studcnts caught.in the whirl of commencement, -Tho moody mothor, hor hen=pocked husband, and doar old Aunt Amity who conspired with Doric's porsistant suitor, . holped make this play a grand suc- Coss. : The play was presontcd to a full ‘house, and the class cleared $114 which will be uscd to finance the Junior-Sonior banquct, MAO cast of charactors Imeludcd: Doric, an adorable young miss -------= Gwon Hartsock Elva, hor moody mothcor --eeeeenennmeWilla Mac “Comer Leonidas, hor mock fathor ---e---seneenen- Bill Hays Porky, hor littlc sistor ----- - ---- Margarot Grogory Aunt Amity, a spry old aunt ------ Francos Reichmann Bart, hor old stand-by ---+------ oo - Danny Birt Kitsic, hor bcost friond +--------- ‘Norma Jcan Stuard Dot, a flippant clagsmato wenew-eeeee-- Froda Thomas Dash, a livoly boy fricnd -------------- - Dick Tozer Freddic, a hopoful boy friend ---------- Rogor Simms Mr. Loonard Shorman, an architect --- Jim Montgomory Thoso people behind sconces who helpod make tho play a suc- ccoss wore: Bob Dunham and his crow, Owen Simpson, Rooort Tome baugh, and Bon Myors on tho stage gang; Charlono Flannigan and hor tickot committcoo, Kathryn Goff, Botty Ann Popo, and Betty Gitlons Della VYozor, who was holpod on the proporty conmmittos Dy Juanes Harris and Ruth’ Scribner; dnd tho publicity committe too on which Evclyn Groutman was cided by Audroy Boasloy, Na- done Rose and Botty Smart, . SENIOR PLAY The three-act comedy Professor, How Could You! , was pre= sonted by tho sonior class on Decombcr 2, 1943. More than four hundred people turnod out to sco tho following stars : Keats Porry +a--s-—— on oo om a oe oe Virgil Wikoff Vicky Randolph --+-«-.«— Holen Maric Albcrt Grandma Perry «wemnsennm Carol Joan Kirby Grandpa: Porry -mewn nnn wn e nee Carl Riley John Appl oby qanenmm fo oe ot eo Larry Trompol Priscilla Morloy swememnnmee Shirley Bolen TOOtsic Boon nam ama nn nme bourse Blilen- wii Butchor Boy Bean --neme-n- e-= Junior Riley Valoric Whitman ------.-. to oe on Joan Marsh BOBEINS aware em mem me -= Glenn Marlow Although there wore no talent scouts in the audience, those mombors of tho community who wero prosont enjoyod the unfolding of the following plot. Porhaps you too will remom- bor Laura Ellon's faint, Larry's masquerade and Juniorts all brawn=-no brains as you recall tho story-.-. Mon usually thought Vicky's pranks wero cute, but Proe fossor Perry curtly ordered Vicky to call and apologize or drop his course, Vicky sulkily oboyed. At the Porry homo she ovor- hoard a bit of gossip: Professor Perry has beon offered a dcan« ship--if he can get a wife. His friond John and his family rally ‘round to help. John offors his scerctary, a littlco minx who can't spclle-an ideal wifo! Grandma's candidate is Toote Sic Boan, a bit plump, but a masterhand with cocoanut croam pic. Vicky, longing for rcvongc, proposos a fricnd, Valoric, a South- orn charmer who makes a fool out of covery man she moots, Grand- pa won't toll the name of his candidate! Convulsing sconcs fol- low: Tootsic appoars with a pic for the Profcossor. Hor pugi- list brother sces to it that he eats it! The three candidatos come to dinner and whecdlo and flattor tho ombarrassod Profcss- or, Grandpa makes cach think the Professor has proposed an clopoment and they all appear ready for tho dash to matrimony, There is plonty of comody as tho irato girls faco cach other=� especially whon, to save. the situation, John dresses as a woman and comes woeping in passing himsclf off as tho Profoss- or's long-lost wife} Theo throe girls console thomsolvces clse- whore, Ina whirlwind finish, Grandpats candidate wins, and the Professor finds a wife in tho little spitfire Vicky! SCHOOL CALENDAR 19435=1944 RUG 6 BO m am mee mn me First Day of School Septe G enn nannnnan- Labor Dayeelio School Oct, Geen-n---s---Fnd of first six weeks 7 One nn en nn eee Teacher's Institute TL we 1 5 ae we me wt oe we nt ee mt Harvest Week NOVe lile-------= Armistice Day--No School LT wt me ee ei Blue Mound (Here) oO we wv we eat ro en ae me ao Clinton (Here) Ce we mm oe es wn we End of second six weeks CO y CO mm Thanksgiving Vacation BQ meena enna men St. Teresa (There) DOC g Bremer rr rm Senior Play Oe eee ee « ---Warrensburg (Here) eo Argenta (There) DA we a i Bethany (Here) LS5eL7=-15 P.M., 16,17-No school-flu | al on Christmas Vacation JAN deren mn ee Decatur B (Here) TT mm tt Hammond (There) LQ naw meen ene nn Stonington (There) Ldn ee Niantic (Here) Loe ene ee ee ee Bnd of first semester Lae te Warrensburg (There) 25-28--County Tournament at Argenta (Meroa vs Blue Mound) BOD ge rt ine Mt. Pulaski (There) tt oo Mt, Zion (Herc)--Homecoming Sc me ae a oo Decatur B (There Qa nnn nee nnn ne neeGlinton (Here) .10,11----No school because of snow me 0 oe tr -Blue Mound (There) me ee en nt ae et Wapella (Here) L8anneneneenetnd of first six weeks mo ne ott oo Argenta (Here) Le oe ee ao Senior Skip Day LD me et ao te et Regional at Clinton (Maroa vs Argenta) Mar. je -=Toachorts Institute--No school Ta me ae et et et ee me Junior Play Am me wn me ---=Fnd of second six weeks Sl---Toeacher's Institute--No school Apt. “Tene n enn nee Good Friday--No school , Lae we ee me nee Jr.-Sr. Banquet Ce wn ne ne ee Class Night CoC oe a ne a me te a it or oe Baccalaurcate CG pe me ae ee End of second somester 29-- ---Honor Assembly (Afternoon) CO eww ne ee ee ee ee ee Commencement 3 + oe ie % - 1 Z + ¥ : BE ’ : g ¢ : 3 AS . ee UR OPe ene ea ee i cs + . i : wae we e iB : ra - “ et 8 Bea a aed IN ‘ ee . 4 ; |