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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1947 volume:

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Front Row: Allen, Bunner, Eagler, Dunham, Wakefield, Mashburn, MARONOIS STAFF Ediior: John Leach Assistant Editor: Lucille Gardner Senior Class Roll: Robert Jennings, Luc’lle Gardner Business Manager: Maurice Gordy Advertising Managers: Bill Kaltenbach, Chairman; Har- old Dunham, Dick Pinney, Mil- ford Greutman, Helen Mashburn, Jean Wakefield Sports Editors: L. C. Thomas, Harold Classes: Wilfred Ringo, Photography : Harold Ea Art Editors: Jack Hughe Dunham Jack Hughes, Ben Mee gler, John Leach s, Harold Eagler The entire Senior Class served on the an- nual staff under the direction of Miss Allen. John Leach Was Editor in chief and Lucille Gardner his able assistant. Mr, Myrvold. of Camera took | Art in De Our pictures: Catur, the Capit al Engraving Page Four Massey, Taylor, Brownlow. Second Row: B. Mee, Jennings, Ringo, Leach, M. Greutman, Stoutenborough, Gardner. Patterson. Third Row: Reed, Brownlow, Pinney, Schultz, J. Hughes, Kaltenbach, Gordy, Gray, Thomas. Pennypacke: Senior Class Prophecy: Roberta Brownlow packer Senior Class Will: Barbara Bunner, He!’ Senior Class Poem: Jean Wakefie!d, Har Senior Class History: John Gray Dedication: Charles Stoutenborough Plays: Dorothy Taylor, Doris Massey Calendar: Robert Brownlow . Alumni: Barbara Bunner, Charles Stoute Organizations: Jim Reed, Robert Patterso Faculty: Willie Ringo By Ex Circulation: Robert Patterson, Haro. Schultz Y Clip ™ . ™ bd . de ou! : , Company in Springfield Pe ; ing C2 ‘ ; nting Ings, and the Linxweiler i: in Decatur printed our book. - feel ou We've worked hard but f! IS One we can be proud O WY ‘ ‘ SEAM 4 SE SDSHHoo8 SSS SOOM een = BESS : TITTT TT peaegg eat eas ee ] U ; Vans a id FR 6e' os a | ae ‘ Ea TE ODL LILLE WT. a Cee ; ae ‘ _ ADMINISTRATION Left io Right: Long:dorff, Stoutenborough, Dewhirst. Hoffman, McGu're. OUR SCHOOL BOARD Che Senior Class of 1947 commends the Board of Education on their fine job of directing our school, They have provided good teachers and the best equipment possible so that we can get the most from our high school. Each member of the class thanks Mr. Dewhirst, President - . Gn : st, President; Mr. McGuire, Secretary; and members Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Longsdorff. and Mr, Stoute.worough, for their work. Principal W. D. KEYES Illinois Wesleyan University, B.A. University of Illinois, M.A. Office Secretary Charlotte Creekmur Earles S. has been due to the untir- Much of the peace and harmony of M. C. H. ing efforts of Mr. Keyes, who has given his beat at all times, to make out school outstanding in the Community. He is a friend to every student, and a wise counselor to both students and faculty. Mr. Keyes, this year for the first time, has had assistance with the cleri- cal duties of his office. This assistance is rendered by Mrs, Charlotte Creek- mur Earles an alumnus of M. C. H. S. Last but not least is our Custodian Mr. Smith, who for the past sixteen years, has been doing much to make M. C. H. S. a comfortable place for everyone. Page Seven Front Row: Left to Right—Nico!, Abbott, Thomas, Allen, Brandt. Back Row: Kelly, Kitowski, Sanner, W. D. Keyes, Z. Keyes, (Keller, not shown) Faculty... MR. MELVIN NICOL: Teacher of Agriculture; Illinois State Normal University, Normal, ‘Illi- nois, B.Ed. Iowa State College, Ames, lowa, M.S. MISS EILEEN ABBOTT: Teacher of English, Latin, and Physical Education; James Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois, A.B. MISS LORENA THOMAS: Teacher of English re Spanish; Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois, MISS DOROTHY ALLEN. Teacher of Typing, Shorthand and Genera] Business; Illinois State Normal University, Normal, Illinois, B.S. in Ed. MR, LEROY BRANDT: Coach and teacher of Bookkeeping, Illinois State Normal University Normal, Illinois, B.S. in Ed.; Graduate Wer Illinois State Normal University, SELDEN KELLY; Teacher of Home Eco- “Tie “thee — Normal University, Normal, Page Eight MR. J. E. KITOWSKI: Teacher of Science Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin, A.B. Columbi University, New York, M.A. MISS JEWEL SANNER: Teacher of Sa Geometry, Plane Geometry, Algebra I, anc gebra II; Illinois State Normal University. mal, Illinois, B.S. in Ed. N MR. W. D. KEYES: Principal and each’ American History; Illinois Wesleyan cap Bloomington, Illinois, B.A.; University of : Urbana, Illinois, M.A.; University of ©°! Boulder Colorado, Graduate Work. MRS. W. D. KEYES: Teacher of World E and American Problems; IlIlinois fpeseve versity, Bloomington, IIlinois, A.B.; sane Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin and UV . of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, Graduate MR. A. R. KELLER: Teacher of vis State Teachers College; University a University of Illinois, Graduate Work: Nicuas s [fr s7e7 | ‘| CE = RELL LAM TILA Mhiidtiddiah A liddbiddddddddiddiddhllalh i ay CLASSES Class Htstory . . 1947 Senior Class In the fall of °43 thirty-five promising freshmen began their high school career. They lost no time in getting organized. Mrs. Turner served as Home Room teacher, and the following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Maurice Gordy; Vice President, Mary Jo Keneipp; Secretary, Helen Mashburn; Treasurer, Barbara Snedeker ; Student Coun- cil, Louise Allen, Barbara Snedeker, John Leach; Pep Committee, Cora Pennypacker. Dick Pinney, Harold Eagler. During the year Margaret Allsup, Ver- non Ashbrook, Joan Fox, Mary Jo Keneipp, Wilfred Ringo, and Dorothy Taylor joined their class, while Louise Allen, Carolyn Baldwin, Vernon Ashbrook, Shirley Day, Joan Fox, Eugene Jacobs, Mary Jo Keneipp, and Wandalee Stierwalt left them. They completed their freshman year, discarded their title “green freshies” and strode on to the Sophomore year. The second year started with their ranks numbering thirty-four. Once again Maurice Gordy was elected president. Other officers were: Vice President, Charles Stoutenborough ; Secretary, Mary Ann My- ers; Treasurer, Helen Mashburn: Student Council, Lucille Gardner, John Leach; Pep Committee, Cora Pennypacker, Dick Pinney. That year they gained Jim Reed and Mary Ann Myers, and lost Junior Buchanan, Clayton Matheny, Etta Myers, Mary Ann Myers, Richard Riley, and Rex Souders. Another year behind them—now they’re upperclassmen! The Junior year brought with it a new ‘Home Room teacher—Miss Kelly. These mighty Juniors began to look forward to rings, Plays and banquet. Maurice Gordy had served the class thus far as president and the tradition was not to be broken. John Leach was elected Vice President - Lucille Gardner, Secretary ; Helen Mashburn Trea . urer; Lucille Gardner, John Leach, S it Council; Cora Pennypacker, Dick Pinne Pep Committee; Milford Greutman, M garet Allsup, Recreation Committee ee Page Ten In the Junior year the clas. : ma Louise Pinkley. They lost Ma; sup, Herschel Cox, Elma Louis, and Preston Streight. dined Fl. Saret Al. Pinkle, Miss Mathers directed the; cial Delivery.” Those who took part In h play were: Roberta Brownlow. Bunner, Harold Dunham, Harolq Pol. Lucille Gardner, Jack Hughes, John Pk Helen Mashburn, L. C. Thomas, and Jeay, Wakefield. 7 r play “Spe They sponsored a magazine drive tp help their finances, and in the Spring they entertained the Seniors at the Scoville Country Club. From that day on, the whole class began to think of the time when they would be honored Seniors. . The fall of “46 was a great one—it brought on the last lap of the journey. The year began with an enrollment of twenty- seven members, but before many weeks hai passed the class was joined by Robert Jen: nings, making a total of twenty-eight. Yes. once again Maurice Gordy was elected pres- ident of the class. Other officers were: Vice President, Harold EFagler; Secretary, Jean Wakefield; Treasurer, Helen Mashburn: Student Council, Lucille Gardner, Jo! Leach; Pep Committee, Cora Pennypacke' Wilfred Ringo, In November the nal class play ae presented—“A Little Honey.” The ©! under the fine direction of Miss Tho was as follows: Roberta Brownlow, Barbar’ Bunner, Lucille Gardner, Milfred Greut!” - Bill Kaltenbach, John Leach, Helen ' burn, Doris Massey, Cora Pennypa’ | Charles Stoutenborough, Dorothy ! : Jean Wakefield. In May this Senior Class was ent! ed by the Junior Class, and every Pio Wishes to thank the Juniors for 4 © banquet and Prom. om ‘ This history may seem far 2 uns plete, but some things are best le! Seniors... ROBERT BROWNLOW “Red” Men of few words are appre- cialed more, Blue and Gold 3-4; Annual 4: Vic- tory Corps. 1; Play Committees 3-4: Banquet Committee 3; Camera Club 3: Boys Club 1-2-3-4: Football 3-4; Baseball 3-4, ROBERTA BROWNLOW— “Berdie™ A tall, slendor beauty. Hi Tri 1-2-3-4; F. H. A. 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3; Drama Club 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Blue and Gold 4: Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Play Committees 3-4; Red Cross 1; Direc- tor, one act play 4; Hi Tri President 4. BARBARA BUNNER— “Bunny” A barrel of fun. Hi Tri 1-2-3-4; F. H. A. 1-2-3-4:; Blue and Gold 2-3-4; Glee Club 3-4: Librarian 2-3-4; Drama Club 4: Ban- quet Committee 3; Annual 4: Hi Tri Treasurer 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Play Committees 3-4; Red Cross |, Orchestra 1-2; Camera Club 3-4. HAROLD DUNHAM— “Fruit” Never sad—always glad. Victory Corps. 1; Junior Play; Play Committees 3-4; Basketball 3-4: Base- ball 3-4; Drama Club 4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Football 3-4; Annual 4; Blue and Gold 4; Banquet Committee 3; Track 3-4; Camera Club 4; Boys Club President 4. HAROLD EAGLER— “Chub” Work? What's that? Drama Club 4; Drama Club President 4; Junior Play; Blue and Gold 3; Annual 3-4; Banquet Committee 3; Class Officer 4; Play Committee 4; Camera Club 1-2; Football 3-4; Bas- ketball 2-4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Vic- tory Corps. |; Pep Committee 3; Rifle Club 1; Baseball 2; Junior Prom Toastmaster. LUCILLE GARDNER— “Lucy” Ready, willing and able. F. H. A. 1-2-3-4; Hi Tri 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 3; Drama Club 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Play Committees 3-4: Red Cross 1; Office Girl 3; Queen Court 1-3; Blue and Gold 4; Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Stu- dent Council 1-2-3-4; Class Secretary 3; Student Director, one act play 4: D. A. R. Award 4. MAURICE GORDY— “Flying Bachelor” Man does not live by books alone. Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Boys Club Treas- urer 4; Play Committees 3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Editor, Blue and Gold 4; Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Class President 1-2-3-4; Radio Club 3-4; Track 3-4; Victory Corps. |. JOHN GRAY— “John Doe” The agriculture student. Victory Corps. 1; Play Committees 3- 4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Annual 4; Blue and Gold 3; O rchestra 1-2-3; Banquet Committees 3; F. F. A. 1-2- 3-4; Exhibit 1-2-3. Page Eleven Seniors .. MILFORD GREUTMAN “Mil” Nothing is iMpossib] Boys Club |-2-3-4: Senior ar Committees 3-4; Blue and C. ‘ Annual 4; Banquet Committe. 3 eh reation Committee 3: Footbal] 3 Re ketball 2-3-4; Victory Co, Dp ball 3-4; Track 4, .. Ps, | . 2 Pass JACK HUGHES— “Mose™ Never aq wall mome. Drama Club 4; Junior Play Gold 3-4; Annual 4; Ban. a mittee 3; Play Committe. 4. 3-4; Boys Club |-2-3.4. Ore 2-3; Band 4: Victory Co a. , Ds ROBERT JENNINGS— “Speed” Knowledge is power. Decatur High 1-2-3; Boys Club 4 Boys Club Secretary 4; F. F. A 4 Senior Play Committee; Annual 4 WILLIAM KALTENBACH_ “Dudley” A man of the world Senior Play; Blue and Gold 3.4 nual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Footba 3-4; Boys Club 1-2-3-4. y Corps. 1; Recreation Committe Pep Committee 2; Junior Pla, mittee; Basketball 2: Basebal] 2-4 JOHN LEACH— “One Eye” The basketball star of ow class. Orchestra 1-2; Band 4; Basketball |- 2-3-4; Baseball 2-3-4; Track 3-4: Football 3-4; Camera Club 1-2-3-4: Camera Club Officer 3; Boys Clu 1-2-3-4; Victory Corps. |; Drama Club 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Play Committees 3-4; Student Council Officer 2-3-4; Banquet Committee : Recreation Committee 2-3; Class Offi cer 3; Rifle Club 1; Annual Staff HELEN MASHBURN— “Honey” She can dance, but defin Fl AA 2-4; hi In | Hi Tri Officer 4; Drama '' Red Cross 1; Junior Play; | Play; Play Committees 3-4; y Committee 3; Queen Court 4: 4; Blue and Gold 3: Class 1-2-3-4, DORIS MASSEY— ““Sassie” A friend of all. ae J F. H. Al ieee a t-2-7- Hi Tri Officer 4; Drama Club 4: et ior Play; Play Committees 3-4: a: Cross 1; Blue and Gold 4; Annua’™ Banquet Committee 3. BENJAMIN MEE— _ “Corp” Generally speaking, erally speaking. Bs Bice an Gold 2; Annual 4: Committee 3; Play a. co Football 3-4; Track 3; 0 2-3-4; Orchestra ae, Ye l. ittees Page Twelve ‘oye Seniors... ROBERT PATTERSON— “Rude” A boy you like to know, but have to know to like. Drama Club 4; Football 4; Basketball 1-2; Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Orchestra |: Victory Corps |: Banquet Committee 3; Play Committees 3-4; Annual 4. CORA PENNYPACKER— “Pat” A walk of gracefulness. Hi Tri 1-2-3-4: F. H. A. |-2-3-4. Glee Club 3; Drama Club 4; Senior Play; Queen Court 3: Blue and Ga'd . 1-2-4; Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Librarian 2-3: Pep Committee |-2- 3-4; Play Committees 3-4; Red Cross as RICHARD PINNEY— “Abie” J can’t be bothered with wor- ries. Boys Club 1-2-3-4: Play Committees 3-4; Blue and Gold 3; Annual 4: Banquet Committee 3: Pep Committee 1-3; Camera Club 3; Football 3; Basketball 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3; ictory Corps 1; Recreation Com. mittee JAMES REED— “Sparky” Airplanes are my specialty. Assumption High |; F. F. A. 2-3-4; Radio Club 3-4; Annual 4; Play Com- mittees 3-4; Banquet Committee 3; Boys Club 2-4: Football 3-4; Basket- ball 3; Track 3. WILFRED, RINGO— “Willie” Don't speak all you know but know all you speak. Boys Club 1|-2-3-4, Play Committees 3-4; Blue and Gold 3: Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Radio Club 3; Football 3-4: Basketball 2-3-4; Track 3-4; Victory Corps |; Baseball 1-4: Pep Committee 4; F. F. A. |, DARRELL SCHULTZ — “Odie” A good sport. Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Radio Club 4; Victory Corps 1; Rifle Club 1; F. F, A. 3-4, CHARLES STOUTENBOROUGH— “Chuck” If it's about farming, I know il, Boys Club 1-2-3-4; Senior Play; Play Committees 3-4; Blue and Gold 3-4; Annual 4; Banquet Committee 3; Class Officer 1; Camera Club 3-4; Camera Club President 4; F. F. A. |-2-3-4. DOROTHY TAYLOR — “Suzie” Prove that you are my friend and I'll be faithful. ae” Kenney High |; Glee Club 3; Hi Tri 2-3-4; F. H. A. 2-3-4; Senior Play; Play Committees 3-4; Drama Club 4; Banquet Committee 3; Annual 4: Blue and Gold 4. ’ -_ q e- - Page Thirteen Seniors... LEROY THOMAS “Elsie” Young man, why d, and talk, and talk?s YoU talk, 7 Victory Corps 1; Junio; a J Committees 3-4; Basketbal| Af Play Baseball 2-3-4; Drama Club 4. 2.3. Club 1-2-3-4; Footbal] 3.4. | Boy, Captain 4; Annual 4, Blue ‘an gotball 3-4; Orchestra |; Banquet e Gold 93 JEAN WAKEFIELD __ “Shorty” Can thai gollen? Orchestra 1-2-3; Glee c Club 4; F. H, A. an Dram, 2-3-4; Blue and Gold 2.3 {4 Tr | 4; Junior Play: Senior Pla “Anny Committees 3-4. ibrarian 12.4 fice Girl 3: Banquet Committe laugh CVer be f Camera Club 3; Red Cross | _,. Senior Class Prophecy . . . Unknown, Illinois March 31, 1957 Dear Myrtle: I have just completed a tour of the United States in search of an honest man. As I journeyed from state to state [ made it a point to look up members of the class of 1947. | managed to locate everyone and you will be surprised at the various professions they have chosen. ROBERT BROWNLOW: is now Van Johnson's stand- in. His freckles got him the job. ROBERTA BROWNLOW: is the center on the “Wo- men of the World” basketball team. In her spare time, however, she gives advice on “How to Get Out of Car While it is Still Moving.” BARBARA BUNNER: after a few piano lessons from Dave Minor, is playing the piano in Bi!l Oéetzel’s orchestra. HAROLD DUNHAM: has just signed a contract as a model for Walt Disney. HAROLD EAGLER: is now taking Elmer Blunts place as door to door salesman. LUCILLE GARDNER: has been married for a few years and now lives in Bement. She helps run a cafe there which is running a close race with the “Ma- combo, MAURICE GORDY and JIM REED: hay ship airline. Their motto is: “Have yo will yet?” JOHN GRAY: is head f R I World Affairs. er ne Tab! MILFORD GREUTMAN: h role he played in the Nel adie fro ths ama} ing the country giving Shakespe JACK HUGHES: is the game warden for Maroa. The only time you're fined is whe : pigeons in June, m you re caught trapping ROBERT JENNINGs. is working on the Farm, which is located west of Forsyth © a partner- u made your e Discussion on lay and is now tour- arean Plays, Kembrook Page Fourteen BILL KALTENBACH: is with the Dither Constructioa mpany. JOHN LEACH: studied hard at the University of Illinois and is now coaching at Hollywood High. HELEN MASHBURN: now has her own Beauty Salon. Her specialty is giving mud packs, DORIS MASSEY: is an alderwoman in Clinton becau:: she spends so much time there. BEN MEE: who has a voice that was only recently dis- covered, is now starring on the “Chesterfield Supper Club”—filling in for Perry Como. ROBERT PATTERSON: is Principal of the high school. He obtained the position because of his fine record of attendance while a student there. CORA PENNYPACKER: is happily married to Bill Reiter and in her spare time she designs clothes {0 Teen-timers. : RICHARD PINNEY: is the owner of “Pinney’s sumer Ice” and “Pinney’s Coal Yard.” Most o! business is in Forsyth. , WILFRED RINGO: is a math teacher at Oulton High School. His motto: “Here we can prove two and two makes five.” 1 Or DARRELL SCHULTZ: is a bell hop at the Ho ando in Decatur. Marsh CHARLES STOUTENBOROUGH: and Be? are happily married and live on a large Ant near Maroa, “Ki DOROTHY TAYLOR: is head nurse at the ‘' ure” hospital in Forsyth. ee for | Lc THOMAS: is a big auctioneer—substitulins - F. Boome when he has a cold. MuniciP4 JEAN WAKEF IELD: is singing with the aL pera in St. Louis. She is now appeariné Soap Box Serenade.” of This completes the findings on my =. m ten years I shall call on them again, but just no ntil then, Goodbye Polly NI - | Ys YM (0 Class Will We, the class of 1947 of Maroa Community High School, of the City of Maroa, of the County of Macon and the State of Illinois, with as much mind as any class was ever known to finish high school, do hereby dispose of our proper- ties as follows: I, Roberta Irene Brownlow will my shorthand ability to anyone who takes it and can make the grades | did. I, Robert Dean Brownlow will my quietness to Jack Schwartz who would get along better if he had it. I, Barbara Joan Bunner will my ability to sit and daydream to Sarah McKay so study Hall will never be boring. I, Harold Wayne Dunham will my natural ability for mischievousness to Richard Parlier so no one eal deen’ hove any peace, I, Harold Edwin Eagler will my Spanish grades to Robert Sprague so Miss Thomas will always have a smart pupil. I, Lucille Fae Gardner will my fingernails to Viola Tolby who craves pretty nails, I, Maurice Everett Gordy will my beautiful wavy hair to James Hockaday so that he can be a girl charmer, I, John Lawrence Gray will my farming ability to Robert Huston. I, Milford George Greutman will my springy walk to Leonard Mee, I, Jack Dwight Hughes will my steady flow of wise cracks to anyone who can join in where I left off. I, Robert Wesley Jennings will my way with the teachers to Robert Tozer. I, William Lee Kaltenbach will my ability to run the mimeograph to Jerry Elliot. I, John Thurman Leach will my ability in all sports to Dave Kidd. I, Helen L, Mashburn will my dancing ability to Jean Weikle, I, Doris Eilene Massey will my Clinton boyfriends to Marybelle Fenton so she can carry on where I leave off. I, Benjamin Franklin Mee will my ninth hours to anyone who wants them, I, Robert Eugene Patterson will my courage and desire to join the Navy to Stanley Caplinger, I, Cora Marguerite Pennypacker will my tumbling ability to Joan Wikoff. I, Richard Miles Pinney will my ability to be in Forsyth almost every night to Max Scott. I, James Harold Reed will my airplane and my ability to fly it to Eugene Hensley. I, Wilfred Loren Ringo will my ability to get on the honor roll almost every time to Francis Clifton. I, Darrel Forrest Schultz will my ability to get along with all the kids to Wilmer Seel y. I, Charles Grant Stoutenborough will my Black Angus cattle to Jack Hill. I, Dorothy Mae Taylor will my giggle to Luan Pulliam although she doesn’t need it, I, Leroy Charles Thomas will my ability to go with one girl for a long time to Wallace St. John. I, Jean Louise Wakefield will my ability to flirt constantly to Frances Taylor. We, the class of '47, believing ourselves to be of sound mind and body, and under obligation to no one do i. is final d t this fifteenth day of March 1947, consent to this final document on ee WLLLLLLLL, : Page Fifteen Juniors... Front Row: Left to Right—Widick. Austin, Easley, Gentle, man, Sanner. Harbert, Leach, Hensley, Sprague, St. John, Seely, Kidd, Huston. Third Row: Wicoff, Neibuhr, Norris, Johnson, Tolby, Fourth Row: Fenton, Meece, Foster, Allsup, Marlow, Montgomery, Hill, Easley, Hoff- Second Row: Greeson, Pope, Pulliam. Creekmur, Greutman. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY Having successfully surviv the third year with thirty-two ed, however, when Kenne ed the first two years, the class of ’48 entere¢ enthusiastic members. Our number was reduc th Wentworth moved to Idaho. Early in the fall we elected officers as follows: Joy Montgomery, Pres! dent ; Kathryn Marlow, Vice President : Jack Hill. Seeretant. and Dorothy Gentle, Treasurer, Miss Sanner is our home room teacher and sponsor. Mar’ Lou Pope, Annetta Johnson, and John Hensley are members of Pep Com mittee; while Jack Allsup and Mary Lou Pope represent us on Studer Council. ; OP Tepresent ut We have al] worked h sold magazines: Nose” l’rom. ard this ye sponsored the and last but not le ae XK? : fame _year. We sold candy and pop corn at Bei n) Christmas dance; presented our play °- and ast—entertained the Seniors with a banquet ° lhe Juniors have had g ood : ivities especial!’ ep dagee aa ; representation in all activities—e: All¢ Sports, ( ome on J uniors let's keep pressing on! Page Sixteen Sophomores... a EAE PN Ky m” 4 Q 7 AAT AOE eNO oe ae y : ce Det a. ; . {ts A x ’ aN Front Row: Left to Right—Neibuhr, Randall, Creeson, Smithers, Hockaday, Rogers, Kitowski. Second Row: Left to Right—Clifton, Austin, Friis, Doak, Scott, Burns, Mee. Third Row: Left to Right—Parlier, Riley, Fornwalt, Patterson, Gall, Montgomery, Grimes. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Easley, Taylor, Weikle, Hughes, Hockaday, Benedict, McKinney. SOrrnoOMORE CLASS HISTORY On September Sixteenth, twenty-eight “Struggling Sophomores” enter- ed M. C. H. S. to be greeted by a new sponsor and home room teacher— Mr. Kitowski. We immediately settled down to work and elected class officers as follows: President, Jack Creeson; Vice President, Rosemary Randall; Sec- retary, Betty Smithers; Treasurer, Guy Neibuhr; Student Council, Barbara Benedict and Max Scott; Pep Committee, Jim Hockaday and Marjean Mont- gomery. During the year we lost two members—Betty Gronkowski and Lloyd Butler, Joanne Patterson was a member of our class for two weeks. We have been a very active class., We're proud of our cheerleaders and our football and basketball players. We commend Mary Ellen Hockaday for the fine piano solo which she played at the Illinois High School contest at Charleston. Incidentally, she won second! Five of our number represent us on the Blue and Gold Staff and three members serve as librarians. We organized a float for the Homecoming parade and were awarded second prize. Early in the fall the class enjoyed a weiner roast at the home of Jack Creeson, This is a summary of our activities for the year, This completes the first half of our journey at M. C. H. S. It’s been the best year yet, but our goal is to make the best better, so watch us next year! Page Seventeen Freshman... Front Row: Left to Right—Randall, Bolen, Leach, Elliot, Crabtree, Stoutenborough, Pope, Widick, Brown, Brandt. Second Row: Left to Right—Hensley, Harris, King, Snyder, Caplinger, Wise, Schwartz, Ishmael, 5. John, Dobson. Third Row: Left to Right—Heim, Adams, Roderick, Mc Kay, Jennings, Query, Oldfield, Grubbs. Cramer. Fourth Row: Left to Right—Butler, Weikle, Grimes, Gardner, Lawler, Hambrecht, Tozer, Stevens. FRESHMAN CLASS HISTORY On September 16, 1946 thirty-six freshmen entered M. C. H. S. The on!) boast we make is that ours is the largest class in school. Thus far we 2”! pe three members and gained only two, which make us thirty-five in nu er, Coach Brandt is our Home Room teacher, and under his direction + - © ™ = Rds Soe : ; . . 3 ee ee aes Secretary, Marjorie Leach: Treasures, Patty Stoutenbo! “i Aa ep Committee, Stanley: Caplinger, Nancy Bolen; Student Coun’ Charles Crabtree, Rebecca Jennings We are proud of ; e Of our athletes ay , : ; ear mo! of us next year! id our honor students. You'll h Page Eighteen — _ -_ Nw % % —_ a - 8, a ‘, a = = . —-— . _ be = - — . aN a STUDENT COUNCIL P EP COMMITTEE Page Twenty The Student Council, our student dts: Jen ie Septemp,. nineteenth and elected the following ? Lv Fein ees Scott, Vice President, Barbara Benedict; secretary, Serer ngs, lreasurer oh; Leach. Mr. Kitowski has served as our capable sponsor, Yin We lost no time in making plans for the school year. On October sponsored a “Kid” purty which brought forth many laughs, Then a October 31 we sponsored another party—this one being lor Hallowee, Again at Christmas time we sponsored another party. Chis one CONSIsted ,; ‘he annual Christmas pot luck, a one act play, and gift exchange. 10). We On November second Lucille Gardner, Max Scott, and Mr. Kitows| attended the District Student Council meeting at Urbana. 1 The Student Council began sponsoring movies in December. A commit, met and selected movies which they believed to be good. One movie q. shown each month. Another undertaking of the Student Council was the revision of th. freshman handbook. Through use of this book all freshmen can become fami. iar with all aspects of M. C. H. S. We've had a busy year and we hope we've served the student body well . . 4 : ; . 2 dill Pep Committee, under the direction of Miss Sanner, has work! gently all year to foste . r good school spirit. We're small in number but in action. Our largest undertaking w . . ( | as Homecoming. This year the Stude! cil worked with us to make it S ide a bigger and better event, Pep Committee c ee ; conducts the elect; . ; after th tion the cheerleaders tion of cheerleaders and : pata ie automatically become members of the commit( ead aa PP ans the Pep sessions which were held during noon hours ' . at games were being played l'o the student body ae Yea Blue Yea Gold Yea Trojans Let’s Go! say “Shout this loud and strong.” Left to Right—Cral tree, Pope, Allsup . Benedict, Kitowski. Front Row: Left to Right—I lockaday, Ringo, Hensley, Johnson, Bolen. Second Row: Left to Right—Benedict, Weikle, Sanner, Pope, ... Student Council Scott, Leach. Gardner. Jennings. Montgomery, Pennypacker, ( aplinger, ... Pep Committee Page Twenty-one SOT EP HLTRI Page Twenty-two eer ie , loyalty, friendship, characte; -Tri, whose aim is to cultivate loy CF. Court... and ae, is divided into two groups—the Junior-Senior Broup and ©. Freshman-Sophomore group. | lected officers as follows: Junior-Senior—Presides, Hele. saaheara® Vice President. Roberta Brownlow ; Secretary, Doris ele Treasurer, Barbara Bunner. Freshman-Sophomore—President, Rosema;, Randall; Vice President, Betty Smithers; Secretary, Rebecca Jennings. | urer, Sarah McKay. On December seventh Barbara Bunner and Helen Mashburn attend,; , District meeting which was held in Bloomington. ; Masse, Freshmen girls and any new girls in school were initiated at , forma! candle-lighting ceremony around Christmas time. a The Freshman-Sophomore group sponsored a Penny Carnival on Fe), ruary twenty-eighth. The carnival was very successful and provided plen:, of fun for everyone, | In the spring the Hi-Tri banquet was held. At this banquet the officer. for the following year were installed. These officers are planning big thing. for next year, | -Y was organized this year under the direction of !' race aly nr ly Vie gett mocting. Oificers Stacand were: Presi re 2 sy idents, St. John. Secretary, Robert Jennings ; Treasurer. Predera rd aut Wallace St J A committee was appoi Jan the : . : ppointed t 5 plan tb meng ecm geste oe the el fers gene Foster, Robert Patterson and John Leach ; We were late in ; ; - uur successfy] mections af hp bess we made up for that lost time b: _ iow”) «aa : HLTRI First Row: Left : ‘ { ) . aa Sadar ? ulliam, Gardner, Pennypacker, Neibuhr, Jennings, McKay, Bunner, Mash- ‘ i R : nlow, Massey, Randall, Smithers, Dobson. Widick. Abbott econ ) = ’ e St. ter Montgomery, Ishmael, Greeson, Randall, Weikle, Bolen, Grimes, Gall, Tayl AF St. John, Stoutenborough, Hughes, Wikoff. Widick , � Gall, aylor, ure ow: Br | ‘ et ae n, Gentle, Norris. Johnson, Meece, Fenton. Easlsaiaibhy. teach. Montecmerr. F vait, atterson, Roderick, Heim ; y, pnd gomery, Forn- Fourth Row: - ; : Easley, Hambrecht Gri ; y� amb � Grimes, Easley, Adams, Marlow, Pope, McK . ; : yy f1Gaims, é : e, cKinney, Hoffm: gers, Hockaday, Austin, Benedict, Wakefield, Taylor ye siete oY eo First Row: Left to Right—Keyes, Allsup, Gordy, Jennings, Foster, Dunham, St. John, Ringo, Leach Kramer, Schwartz, Oldfield, Stoutenborough, Mee. ae Second Row: Elliot, Hockaday, Tozer, Parlier, Query, Hill, Brownlow, Crabt . ’ ’ Ls ’ ’ : . aw (, bl s é i Weikle, Gardner, Greutman, Stevens, Butler. oath rubbs, Lawler, Third Row: Snyder, Clifton, Greutman, Leach, Austin, Friis, Huston, Kidd, Thomas, Patterson, Gray Eagler. Fourth Row: Brandt, Mee, Schultz, Neibuhr, Hensley, Riley, King, Burns, Reed, Scott, Creekmur, Nicol Fifth Row: Wise, Harbert, Hensley, Doak, Creeson, Seely, Sprague, Caplinger, Kaltenbach, Hughes Harris, Pinney. . ™_s Page Twenty-three lak sat The purpose me today in ord er that our Iv morrow. | . _ the direction of Miss Kelly, elected the following... Noe eae Montgomery; Vice President, Wilma Neibuhr ea Se panel Treasurer, pemartca ; Reporter, oe. ry, Mary = ih Aplin Program Chairman, Mary Ellen Hockaday iner roast an -. In the fall the F. F. A. and F. H. A. had a he i +h - and hay Tide Everyone had a good time, but it took days to get all the straw cu; Of oy, hair. ¢ the Future Homemakers of America is {, 0 - oge live hy. es and the lives of our families may be Cite bette, t. (in 7 December brought with it our Annual Tea and Style show. fF, modeled the garments she had made, and after the style show e2 corted her mother to the Tea. Later in the year we realized M. C. H. S. was getting lazy in regar, manners. We organized a courtesy campaign and presented a sh . 99 titled “Playing the Game. “e ! {0 Ort play ep. We've been a busy club—knitting for Red Cross, Plannin S banquets, ete. hut we've had a successful year. mE A: The F, F : ion. Last - A., under the direction of Mr. Nicol, is quite an activve orgalll: ; Summer fourteen members exhibited livestock at the Section F. F. A. Fair, and | : won more premiums than any other of the twenty-l competing chapters. In the fall officers were elected f or the President, Jack Hill: Secretary, Robert S Sentinel, Tom Doak ; Reporter, Charles Charles Stoutenborough and Farmer Degree, and Len Shaw Degree. year: President, John Gray: Ae prague; Treasurer, W. H. St. : Stoutenborough. John Gray were nominated for the i was nominated for the American 2! Postetar dae are various and Many, namely: A trip to the Internat! u parents. hay Pee In Chicago, project tours, judging teams, banque! Host ite a € and weiner roast with F. H. A pest eradication ¢0' 1ecoming, reo a ae See ee... � cnc” room at games, etc. 5, regular recreation meetings, sale of seeds. ‘ | Regular initiati Dy: ation ceremon} ; ads @ Chapter Farmers nomles were conducted for our Green Ha! | . Vage Twenty-four r. HA. Brown, Mashburn, Pulliam. Gardner, Pennypacker, Bunner, Neibuhr. Marlow. Pope, Stoutenborough, St. John, Dobson, Widick. Kelly. Second Row: Jennings, Gentle. Ishmael, Greeson. Randall, Weikle, Bolen, Grimes. Gall, Brownlow, Taylor, Smithers, Hughes, Wikoff, Widick Third Row: McKay, Norris, Johnson, Meece. Fornwalt, Patterson, Roderick, Heim, Fourth Row: Easley, Hambrecht, Massey, Easley, Grimes, Adams, Pope, McKinney, Hoffman, Rogers, Hockaday, Austin, Benedick, Wakefield, Taylor. Front Row: Left to Right Montgome ry, Fenton, Lasley, Tolby, Leach, Randall, Montgomery, R Left to Right—Lawler, Clifton, Neibuhr, Doak, St. John, Hill, Gray, Stoutenborough, Front Row: Left to — Ri ley. a | | tae at Harbert, Creason, Friis, Harris, Jennings, Schultz, Austin. | Be ya, — Query, Parlier, Grubbs, Huston, Reed, Kramer, Crabtree, Gardner, Nicol. Thir ow: Butler, ; y, Rm ey AY. Page Twenty-five BAND The band project was started soon after school began. The Project wa. under the able direction of Mr. Keller of Champaign. The high schoo! Worked in collaboration with the grade school with about forty-three Students tal. ing lessons. Since most of the studens were beginners, this Year has beer devoted principally to individual lessons. Next year we hope to put all pieces together and actually have a band. ithe Two more advanced students, Charles Stoutenborough and John Gray, were entered in the State Musical Contest held March 29, 1947, at Charles. ton, Charles was awarded second place on his saxaphone solo while John was awarded third on a clarinet solo. Next year we hope to have more contestant- This year at least half of the cost of the lesson was paid by the high school board. The parents of the students paid fifty cents a lesson. In thi- manner it was possible for students to receive band instruction. Additix onal funds were donated by the high school, the P. T. A., and the local Lions Clu! The organization was also helped out by a cake walk and bingo party held at the high school for the benefit of the band. Mr. Jack Coombes and Mr. Joe Beardon, bo th of Decatur, helped out during the illness of Mr. Keller. | With a band to back us, school spirit should reach a new high. What is more invigorating than a snappy march? Don’t be discouraged by the fact that you have seen little of the band this year. Eve ry member has worked hard and their efforts have not been in vain. Listen for us next year. rage Twenty -olx BAND Front Row: Left to Right—Stoutenboruogh, Kitchell, Ryan, Kitchell, Harris, Scott, Scott, Stoutenbor- ough, Dash, Chalcraft. —_ Second Row: Pennypacker, Stormer, Hoffman, Query, Leach, Crabtree, Gray, Pinney, Hughes. Third Row: Marlow, Leach, Pennypacker, Creason, St. John, Kincaid, Larson, Wickoff, Meece, Fen- ton, Coombes, Cooper, Rogers, Harbert. Page Twenty-sevel BLUE AND GOLD The student newspaper, the Blue and Gold was published On th Monday of each month. It’s staff worked hard to Set the pape; finisheg™ ih time. Maurice Gordy and Joy Montgomery served as Editor and Assist... Editor respectively; Miss Allen was the faculty sponsor, The entire . 2 numbered forty-five. It took a good deal of cooperation Stats � On the part of a one, to keep the staff working together smoothly. } y- Yes, I said working! It has been work, but we've al] enjoyed jt. LIBRARIANS Each hour of the day yo may be any one of the foll Leach, Bar Gentle, G] wll find a librarian on duty in Study Hall. |: Owing girls: Patty Stoutenborough, Marjorie bara Bunner, Viola Tolby, Jean Weikle, Jean Wakefield, Dorothy oria Hughes, Norma Easley, Sherleen Gall, and Jeanne Meece. you re looking for, ask a librarian— ning of each semester the librarians, under the direction of � SO over the entire library to check on misplaced books, lost books, ete. These girls deserve a good deal of credit for their service in the library. Page Twenty-eight BLUE AND GOLD ardner, Pulliam, Greeson. Marlow, Gordy, Pope, Elliot, Hughes, Wei- kle, Hughes. Siandings Left to Right—Montgomery, Massey, Easley. Second Row: Left to Right—Huston. Mee. Pennypacker, Taylor, Tolby, Stoutenborough, Brownlow, Dunham. Allen, Gall. Gentle. Leach. Bunner. Wakefield. Foster, Brownlow, Thomas. Fenton, Taylor, Kaltenbach, Scott. an - , —Hugh s, Abbott. | : | perce “oa z oo oy Right—Stoutenborough, Meece, Bunner, W eikle, Tolby, Easley, Wake- Sianding—First Row: field, ; : Second Row: Left to Right—Leach, Gentle, Gall. LIBRARIANS Page Twenty-nine � DRAMA CLUB i C. H.S. is Drama Club which W newest club in M. (€ | petra Gomehan ie the sponsorship of Miss Thomas. A constit, aang io ts as to have definite requirements and purposes jn the Sal). lion Was Club. | rere: John Leach, Harold Dunh ‘he first elegible members were: J Gerda Tas Wakefield, Roberta Brownlow, Jack Hughes, Ha, Helen Mashburn, Barbara Bunner, and L. C. Thomas. These People elegible because they had already had some acting experience. | year initiation ceremonies were held for those members who elegible during the yea r. am, |) ICille old Eagler. Were “ater in the had become Harold Eagler was elected President ; John Leach, Vj cé€ President: Roberta Brownlow, Secretary-Treasurer. and Regular meetings were held once a month at the various members homes. SENIOR PLAY CAST On the evening of November 15, the Senior Class presented a three- act comedy entitled “A Little Honey.” Miss Thomas directed the cast which in- cluded: Mr. Minton, head of house-.............. en Charles Stoutenborough De inton, his wife re Lucille Gardner Diana Minton, oldest daughter. Roberta Brownlow Jerry Minton, teenage daughter... Soak Meee tee ee Helen Mashburn Scoots Minton, 9 yr. old daughter re Jean Wakefield Albert Parker, boy next door__ Milford Greutman Tom, home on leave from PaCifIC ie... a. a John Leach Eve Tyler, eouthern widow. -Cora Pennypacker Se ey TS Dorothy Taylor Grandma, Mrs. Minton’s mother... a Barbara Bunner Mrs. Simmons, trained hi Pe Doris Massey Sure Shot Man, kills bedbuge. ne Bill Kaltenbach Tom was coming home . on leave and Mrs. Minton had coached Diana until she was a Bureau of Statistics. Mrs, Mj in love with Diana if Diana was able to tal Of course Tom is not impressed and everyth; il Grand- ything goes wrong until Gre ma takes a hand. Her plan was workin il kid sj er friend Albert ruin the whole thing. until kid sister deh and h Finally Diana works out a plan of her own Which turns the tide. Page Thirty DRAMA CLUB First Row: Left to Right—Thomas, Gardner, Pennypacker, Leach, Eagler, Brownlow, Scott, Massey. Second Row: Left to Right—Bunner, Tay'or, Patterson, | lughes, [homas, Dunham, Mashburn, Wakefield ‘ae First Row: Left to Right—Mashburn, Gardner, Pennypacker, Taylor, Massey, Wakefield, Thomas. Second Row: Left to Right—Bunner, Greutman, Leach, Stoutenborough, Kaltenbach, Brownlow. SENIOR PLAY CAST Page Thirty-one JUNIOR PLAY CAST ss play “Shiny Nose” on Mare d their class play Shin} h 28 : _ ’ Unde, The cast included: The Juniors ino at direction of Miss Thomas. sje tear tac dnes ce. Annetta the { Non Janey, college freshman La ss ccascune etsy tis Reda TATE eae aa etme a e Mary Loy } ow LOIN. .cccccnneeeeereeeteeeeees : TH Reset! si imme fl Joy Montgom Ope ery ° een Ppp, Javid Kj 9 n, campus qu ame Th) cas cuceriwiertddabovaugade AVId Kid heal sats brings Janey a gardenii Bey ae Wallace St. oN C ach Brown who hates Alun tls -=auemegge Robert Spragu, Oe i. fethow ‘ as , Mr. Marble, the ihe pal hae PER ee 9 Kathryn Marlow ae : � worried motner.......-.---.- Bek Mrs. Marble, the Work) Jac Allsup Allen, one of Helen $ MeM--csscsccmmes is tS Wilma Neibyh; Madge, his new girl friend... PY 1] Pek |. Se Jeanne Meece Peggy, who is intrigued by it all... aney’s folks have decided she’s too young to “go fey and she i to a i “d : ‘ith George. Janey decides to get Zip to help het plan a have one last oa wince that will last a long time. Meanwhile Helen tricks mast impression 00 e the dance with her. Then Janey gets Helen’s ex-boy- at nd. (ean kiero scene tries to make George jealous. Everything Looe and Janey decides to run awa home—then comes the final happy twist which makes everything alright. CAMERA CLUB Camera Club was organized on February 17 when the follewing officer were elected: President, Charles Stoutenborough; Vice President, Jack pull: Secretary, Robert Sprague: Treasurer, Joan Wikoff: and Reporter, Marjor'« Leach. At each meetin g Mr. Keyes presents interesting talks on developing p tures, materials, ca mera parts, etc. to the twenty-four interested members. quite an interest in working in the dark room. We see! ny budding photographers. Students take to have a good ma Page Thirty-two 0 JUNIOR PLAY CAST First Row: Left to Right—Johnson. Neil uhr. Pone f Second Row: Montgomery. Kidd, St | eee John, Sprague, Allsup. Bue FS — 2 Vs Front Row: Left to Right—Keyes, Bunner, Sprague, Hill, Stoutenborough, Wikoff, Leach, Wakefield, Rogers. Second Row: Left to Right—Leach, Harris, Snyder, Huston, Harbert, Creason, Hughes, Gall, Stouten- borough. Third Row: Left to Right—Allsup, Pulliam, Dunham, Tolby, man, Adams. | | CAMERA CLUB Foster, Grubbs, Lawler, Query, Greut- | Page Thirty-three RADIO CLUB Left to Right—Harbert, Reed, Gordy, Keyes. Radio Class this year, is made up of three boys—Jim Reed, Maurice Gordy, and Ralph Harbert. These boys spent the first semester on fundamentals and the building of one and two tube ‘radio sets. [he second semester was devoted chiefly to learning the code. The two more advanced students, Maurice and Jim, have built a transmitter and a power unit. Mr. Keyes instructs the class in Radio. Page Thirty-four RAs wrt LPO OOO A OO KA OOOO POOLA, a OOOO A Ve ‘Ney, ROVORSDOe sea oie, SS OO (AX Lat haaet Trek, « dec 2 eee Cheer leaders L. to R—Benedict, Pope iy These three firls ha ed the team on a. year and to them goe, of the glory of our y cheer hard and the te, hard. It seems the hee: l are the ones who now q, Ins ' a cheer. | Our Team L. C. THOMAS—Fullback and Captain, who played steady ball and made many large gains. BILL KALTENBACH—Tackle, who's a senior and, be greatly missed next year. WILFRED RINGO—Guard, who is another senior : HAROLD DUNHAM—Halfback, wh d ope Pid anners cb paola BAC ball handling will be missed. STANLEY CAPLINCER—Hilfbeck: who was juts oe anna —Center, who should be quite an ax freshman but handled a football like he was an old to next years team. veteran at it. geal EAGLER—Guard, who played On defense JOHN Me who had previously played BRO a ome he beaten tackle—he did a good job at quarterback. ; TOM DOAK—A Soh , w, and a good | JOHN HENSLEY—End, who did a good job. tackle. — Top Row: Left to Right—Allsup, Kaltenbach, Thomas, Ringo. Bottom Row: Left to Right—Caplinger, Foster, Hensley, Dunham, Leach. Our Coach LEROY BRANDT Mr. Brandt returned to his coaching position at Maroa after serving nearly three years in the Navy. He serves as Coach, teaches Physical Education and Bookkeeping. He’s a great favorite among the stu- dent body—especially the Boys. He has helped the boys better their records in all sports and through him a good deal of recreation was organized. Coach Brandt has done a good job this year at M. C. H. S. and we appreciate his ettorts—we know it has not been an easy task. £4 . £3 7 “eae “ls Left to Right—Harbert, Eagler, Brownlow, Neibuhr. Top Row: Right—Doak, Hughes, Reed, Mee, Kidd. Second Row: Left to Page Thirty-seven “ FOOTBALL Page Coach Brandt called his football squad to practice on Monday, August 26, 1946. Only 13 reported for practice during the first week or two. Our first game was played before school started due to the fact that the school was be- ARTHUR § 5 cncauuers 18 RARMER © CLUWice os ric as tans 12 RIROPOLIS |. Seitaaccike ss 7 MOWEA QUAI rots xc 08 0 ASSUMPTION. Gos... 0.040056 20 DECATUR Bii.c 0. cs. cer aeoee EOVINGTON, oes os uccateate 40 BETHANY, .2 65600) hisses ees Thirty-eight ing redecorated. We had a te, . mM two substitutes for our fest dnd (r- f . SAN a When school started, the Bes. le. x a . : In creased to 25 in number, Th, ie “AS 0On was closed with 3 wins and 5 |... : : 850s. MA ROA etre eiraieas.... 0 MARQOAY Sees ares series ses... 13 MAROAS Wouters feaeyeess..... 26 MAROA® oe. er eea tv eee Diaries. 26 MAROA Gisee te eieivess..... 0 MAROAD wc See eee vue xs... 12 MARQ AG amie ears cus... 0 MAROA 0 ; amecoming ittee. with the coopera- rhe Pep oot body and faculty, Y ye exciting two-day Homecom- pre. at Cor araday evening with a huge lt bega® the south end of the school ire on a snake dance led by the sound rs and cheerleaders. Cheers Il te town and again upon re- set pa football field. The burning it [Iliopolis was an exciting af “a by all those present. eet m. Friday afternoon, a Al yr oats toured the town. Each pe | organization had a float. The cass Class won first prize; the Sopho- sem second prize; and the Blue and ihird prize: x 2:30 p: m. on the same afternoon a watched Maroa trample Ilh- a” in an exciting football game. During and after the game cocoa, coffee, sad donuts were sold by the FHA. r big event came Friday evening Pep Committee sponsored the ses ing dance. Music was furnished i ce. Music was Turnishe Left to Righi— bya gudent band from Clinton. SEES: sip an Scott, Montgomery, Mashburn, Johnson, Ar 9 o'clock Joy Montgomery was owned queen by L. C. Thomas, football captain. Her court w . Maryean Montgomery, Annetta Johnson, Bonnie Scott, 5 Se ae Jennings, Sarah McKay, Rosemary Randall, Fach candidate was escorted to the throne by one of the footb | 5, aeelaeatie Bet CE the girls Bs it tier escort. ) e football players. After Captain Thomas had crowned and kissed Following this dance the student body, parents, and friends all jo: tu ' , , a joined them on the dance floor. Ev evening dancing and the student body is already planning a bigger and better Homecoming for next a veut a = DATE Ne Vv. Dec. Jan. Mar. Page Forty Third Row: WHarbert, Gardner, Crabtree, Schwartz, Grubbs, Lawler, Stevens, Creason. WHO 19 Waynesville There 22 Alumni Here 26 Mt. Zion Here 3 Kenney Here 6 Warrensburg There 10. Bethany There 13 Argenta Here 19 Hammond Here 20 Beason There 2 Cenois Tourney (Argenta) Bethany 7 Deland Here lO St. Teresa Here 14 Wapella There uf Niantic Thess La { r 34. i oe prea nala (Warrensburg) pea 31 Argenta ; or Chere 3° Alumni 7 Mt. Zion Here ll Kenney There 14 Niantic there 18 Beason Here 21 Lovington eae 4 Regional T iy (Tein: ai mona) wirney (Trinity) Clinton Front Row: Left to Right—Greutman, Pinney, Ringo, Foster, Caplinger, Leach, St. John, Allsup, Eagler, Kidd. Second Row: Elliot, Hockaday, Hill, Hensley, Riley, Doak, Scott, Neibuhr, Dunham, Burns, Brandt. Total Query, Stoutenborough, WHERE WE 5] 52 43 67 31 25 50 40 1024 Basketball Varsity GOALS FREE THROWS TOTAL POINTS Pn 149 58 356 ee 15 24 54 s] . 61 42 164 eee 26 20.2 72 ee 99 50 248 ee 17 9 43 4 1 9 0 0 0 i... 0 1 1 1 2 4 0 2 2 4 2 10 7 l 15 0 0 0 0 l 1 0 2 “ 0 C 0 Page Forty-one a Basketball Seconds GAMES FREE THROWS NAME Caplinger, S. -.-..---..------:-:-s-sssscsorerorerererss 18 = 109 Riley, 1. te 20 e 91 SCOtt, Me, wane nencsescecn enna ett cna seeenenanstmers 20 ) 39 Hensley, i. son 2 es ee ee 17 13 8 Wentworth, Ks 2... ee 17 18 — «16 Neibuhe, (G. =e i 17 6 28 Le TR PRO ee ONO 11 0 y 0 Marbert,: Re cee 9 ] 4 5 Deak, T. 2 6 0 2. Burns, 'B; 20 8 638 schwartz; J. ....cn2 sue ns ae 3 0 0 Lgwier, Ro 2. ee 3 0 ; 0 Hockaday,” J; 2... 13 2 e Weikls, D. 5 3 lier J aries eH a 3 1 1 Ca iil 3 0 ¥4 Soyer Boo! ‘ 4 BEE I arenas 9 0 4 ERC CE, Oo ce. 1 . 0 iS eR i ; 0 0 he 2 rh. 9 : A Page Forty-two ‘ 4 Basketball Forty-three Page Baseball Front Row: Left to Right—Riley, Brownlow, Greutman, Leach, St. John, Hensley, Foster. Neil Dunham. “a Second Row: Hensley, Elliot, Grubbs, Hill, Schwartz, Hockaday, Harbert, Gruetman, Scott. K Brandt. Third Row: Lawler, Oldfield, Query, Caplinger, Mee, Ringo, Crabtree, Gardner, UuNY altenbac| — — : a” Se , Front Row: Left to R} Second Row: ce oS Scott, Harbert. Third Row: Foster, ‘eibuhr, Caplinger, Mee, Dunham, Brandt. re Schwartz, Hockaday, Reed, Hensley, Ringo: nbach, Leach, St. John. ¢ lave Forty-four rac Calendar . ,s September 13 October Football Arthur here 16—School opens 20—Football Farmer City there 27—Homecoming Football Illiop- olis here Football Moweaqua there 4 8—P. T. A. Potluck 9—Sophomore Weiner Roast 10—Football Assumption there 10—AIl school kid party ll1—County Institute—no school 14—F. F. A. and F. H. A. Weiner Roast and Hay Ride 16—Football Decatur B there 25—Football Lovington here 25—End of first six weeks 25—Freshmen Weiner Roast JQ ¢ shots 973 28—T. B. shots given to freshmen and seniors rs 28—Julia Bock Harwood 31—Halloween Pa rty Page Forty-six al) di = 4 . . i _— Calendar November ] Football Bethany there . ' 11—Armisti AT ‘e aT MIstice Day —no school 15—Senior Play | | ee 9 PS, ek , : I—Basketball W aynesville here ) a . “ | 2l—American Legion Benefit here | y) Tae 22—Basketball Alumni | ' ¥, mole 7; 26—Basketball Mt. Zion here 28 an Thanksgiving Vacation | ( December 3—Basketball Kenney here 6—Basketball Warrensburg there 6—End of second six weeks 10-—Basketball Bethany here 13—Basketball Argenta here 16—Dance 19—Basketball Hammond here acation Begins 290—Christinas Page Forty-seven ——— Calendar January 6—Vacation Ends ) 3—Cenois Tourney 4 —Basketball Deland here 10—St. Teresa here 14—Basketball Wapella there 16—P. T. A. 17 —Basketball Niantic there 18—School 9 23—County Tournament 24 28—Warrensburg here 29—Final Exams 30—Final Exams 31—End of first semester 31—Basketball Argenta there February 1—Saturday School ae a 3—Alumni Game : S—Milking Machine Demonstra- tion 6—Lions Club Play 7—Mt. Zion there 11—Kenney there 12—No school 14—Niantic here 15—Saturday Schoo] 18—Beason here 21—Lovington here 28—Hi Tri Carnival] 28—End of Fourth Six Weeks i Page Forty-eight rE Se April June Calendar : Viitst) Saturday Se] No Schoo] County ana : |! Saturday Schoo! sel | 2] 5. Cent. Div. Meet. Springfield 1S) . 8—Junior Play 4-_(,00d Friday—No School 6—Easter 11—End of Fifth Six Weeks 16—Junior-Senior Prom—Scoville Park Club 30—Memorial Day 3_Senior Commencement Page Forty-nine ST eee Last Years Graduates : fc _ Isaac. Robert Barnett: Drives a truck for L. D Is Now Mrs. Gene Wilson. Vera Beccue: | mechanic at Lienharts Garage. Ralph Brown: Nora Butler: At home. Harriet Carder: Employed in Dr. Zarconie's office. Helen Crabtree: Employed in Decatur. Virginia Davis: Works in Roth Johnson's office, Fees Mae Dunham: Employed at the Piggly Wiggly in Decatur. Carol Fenton: Farming with his father. Eva Gilbert: Now Mrs. Harold Friend of Taylorville. Dorothy Greeson: Attending Illinois State Normal University. Harland Hambrecht: In the Navy. Eugene Henderson: Attending Blackburn College. Jack Hockaday: Working for I, T. R. C. Norma Jean Hockaday: Employed at the Lincoln Laboratory near Decatur. Doris Kapper: Now the proud mother of baby Vickie Rae. Jerry Kidd: Attending Illinois Wesleyan University. Robert Lanter: Employed at Ferrys in Decatur. Bob Malone: Farming with his father. Evelyn Marsh: Employed at the P E Hatchery, Joan Montgomery: Attending Illinois State Normal University. Helen Moore: Employed at the Farm Bureau Building in De- catur, Bill Morris: Employed at the Shell Pumping Station, Norma Norris: Attending Lincoln Junior College. Donald Oakes: In the Navy, Donald Perkins: Attending James Milli Dorothy Riley: At home. Wanda Rodgers: Employed by an In Gene Rohrscheib: kin University. geile surance Company in Decatur Farming with his father, Len Shaw: Farming with his father Don Tozer: Employed at Muellers Mary Tozer: Employed at Is Dean V ; Dea aughn: Attending James Millikin Universit jola worth : Employ ; as jh eeapahartl Ployed at State Farm Insurance Company Emily Widick: At home | Joan Wilkey: Employed aac’s Cafe in Maroa. at Herb’s Grocery. Poem AS WE GO. W ... together these last four years, A e a together our joys and fears. ve e been to each one like sister and brother, kit ng and studying to help one another, — | ac. ye now, as we go on our own valt 1e. er the seeds we have sown. cai w we recall fond memories dear. to leave to those who remain, : Beeisnes of happiness to gain. act 1ers who’ve helped us drrougt, = , We’ re thinking of you. | us s the help. which we needed most, 1 we drink a toast.” : Als | hom we leave behind, sBes ge to bear in mind: ccomplishments to try, Bicaity “Goodbye, db! 1 ‘ss YOu, jone and all. r fig rht to win or fall.” = : 4 oO + a 8 | ive. wish to express ippreciation to M. C. H. S. p wa Harold Dunham Page Fifty-one ; | ES ap AE 0, fn ge a EVD ED ——e ra OOS W. M. Peck THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1947 WISHES TO EXPRESS ITS APPRECIATION TO ALL PATRONS WHO HAVE PURCHASED ADVERTISING SPACE IN OUR ANNUAL. THEY HAVE MADE OUR BOOK POSSIBLE. EE COMPLIMENTS OF CASTLE’S SUPER MARKET PLENTY OF PARKING SPACE 2600 West Main Decatur, Illinois er CAPLINGER FUNERAL HOME Leonard A. Caplinger DISTINCTIVE SERVICE Day and Nite Ambulance Service Phone 54 Maroa, Illinois V. A. LEACH SONS | PEck’s “g6” SERVICE STATION GENERAL CONTRACTORS 1595 N. Water Street e Decatur, Illinois Maroa, Illinois LEE TIRES, BATTERIES, LUBRICATION Phone 37 bone 4724 9 ——————————————— fl Page Fifty-two A e re mee 5 ee op liad 1947 ls Post S Diamond Jubilee y ear OUR PAST Is our PROLOGUE A store is measured not only by its Years, not only hy x. respect it has earned. We, of H. Dott Y DY its size, hut years of steady growth from our smal commanding position as Centr store, has been possible. also by the cameo Vhy our 75 | “sinning in 1872 to Ot al Illinois’ largest Sons, believe that js , Ir present and most Complete jewelry NO PRICE PENALTY FoR COURTESY oF CREDIT! H. POST SONS JEWELERS FOR 75 YEARS Merchant at Prairie Street Decatur, Illinois THE CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK | OF DECATUR OFFERS YOU COMPLETE BANKING FACILITIES ALL COMMERCIAL BANKING SERVICES RUST DEPARTMENT SAVINGS DEPARTMENT “ARM SERVICE DEPARTMENT SAFETY DEPOSIT BOXES Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Page Fifty-three ’ ——_ —————————— —— —— -——— MONROE’S PERFECTIon HIPPARD’S COMPLETE LOCKER SERVjcp DRY GOODS-SHOES VARIETY ® MAROA, ILLINOIS Maroa, Illinois — — Heyworth, Hllinoj | Phone 16 Phone 76 Phone 133 ? MYERS DEWHIRST BILL’S LUMBER COAL SERVICE STATION 30 Years of Dependable Service Phone 74 Phone 24 MAROA, ILLINOIS . MAROA, ILLINOIS | S A A C S CONGRATULATIONS to the class FOUNTAIN SERVICE ae At The Corner LINVILLE HDWE. CO. MAROA, ILLINOIS Maroa, Illinois 3 | FAY’S BEAUTY SHOP COMPLIMENTS OF I need your head A. L. COOK SON in my business. Jewelers 127 N. Main St. Decatur, Illinois Phone 27224 Phone 17 Maroa, Illinois Page Fifty-four THE BEST PEOPLE yy T HE WORLD Pas¢ THROUGH ae ei a eee —— OUR CUSTOMERS CONGRATULATIONS sEnio RS! MONTGOMERY'S SUPER MARKET JHEELER POOL ROOM for Ice Cream, Cigars Candy, P Op, Billiards Maroa, Illinois i OR: % °T STOUTENBOROUGH General Insurance Loans Real Estate MAROA, ILLINOIS JIM PROPRIETORS WALDO CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to the SENIOR CLASS S. E. BURKE Telephone 2-0400 926 North Pine Street COFFEE Guaranteed Quality J and S$ TEA CO. : Trade Mark Decatur's only non-premium Coffee Tea Co. World’s Finest Coftee Ground On Date Of Delivery Every Cup Satisfies Home Owned =e Johnson Sphar Decatur, ilinols Page Fifty-five — power eee _. DAUT BROTHERS FLORISTS FANCY CUT-FLOWERS PLANTS 120 East Prairie Street Decatur, Illinois Phones 5281 - 5282 FOR FINE FOOD VISIT STEAK “N” SHAKE 129 E. William Street Decatur, Illinois OLAN MILLS STUDIOS Portraiture of Distinction Decatur, Illinois 226 N. Main St. H. E. GRONLUND, D.D.S. DENTIST Clinton, Illinois ourans ¢— Dn THE An Fans Decatur, Illinois BUNNER GROCERY GAS OIL Phone 11 Maroa, Illinois Page Fifty-six Office Phone 2-7277 Quality Furniture and Carpeting BOHON-YOCKEY Furniture Store FORMERLY STUCKEY'S Decatur, Illinois 321 North Main St. Floyd J. Lindsey L. P. Bohon Glenn H. Mullikia F, L. Yockey ‘YOLTZ FARM SUPPLY GIFTS for Complete Line of Selected . ; All Occasions Farm Machinery and Repairs 105-111 East Washington . Telephone 381 H. G. BEATTY CO. Clinton, Illinois Clinton, Illinois FOR MEN AND YOUNG MEN’S APPAREL BOWL AT | VERMILLIAN’S GOTTLIEB’S BOWLING ALLEYS it’s in Clinton, Illinois Clinton, Illinois Phone 11 for Reservations GLAMOUR PHOTOGRAPHS THIS SPACE DONATED ; depend a lot on the skill of the by Dr. Mrs. W. L. Terrell We know how MACY STUDIO Clinton 211 nt et CLINTON FLORAL SHOP (Under New Ownership) CLAUDE DURFEE, DENTIST Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Christiansen Plants W eddings Phone 794 Cut Flowers Runcral: Desijos National Bank Building | 703 North Side Square Clinton, Illinois | Phone 530 Clinton, Ilinois_ SS ASO A TOTO UOT Page Fifty-seven HERB’S STORE VISIT OUR FROZEN FOOD DEPARTMENT “Birds’ Eye Best Buy.” Phone 34 Maroa, I linois B H GRILL R. M. MARTIN CO. Midwest Ice Cream Fountain Service Cosmetics Remedies JEWELERS and OPTOMETRISTS | | 108 East Prairie Street School Supplies oe DECATUR, ILLINOIS MAROA, ILLINOIS SE FOR GREIDER’S CAFE Floor Coverings _ —_—— — = es —— a a SS ee hire sek Venetian Blinds and 1 Window Shades | GREIDER’S CAFETERIA Acne or . ht eotes Wall Coverings SEE Decatur, Illinoi ecatur inois 322 N. Main Street Decatur, Illinois Page Fifty-eight For Complete PHOTOGRAPHIC SERVICE MAROA FARMERS’ COOP. ELEVATOR come to COMPANY Pe’ S 8 Where you will find the Finest Quality Photo Equipment ao YOUR BUSINESS Trained Personell to serve you £ APPRECIATED PFILE’S CAMERA SHOP 100 E. Prairie St, Decatur, I linois For classical numbers and the latest in modern swing, visit the up-to-the-minute If We Can Help f record department at We like to live on the friendly EMERSON PIANO HOUSE _ . side of life. 143-145 N. Main St. Decatur, Illinois 12 MORAN 3 FUNERAL HOME DECATUR . . . ILLINOIS Page Fifty-nine 2 et I A MAROA IMPLEMENT CO. OLIVER SALES SERVICE Phone 14 Maroa, Illinois For Good Service Drive in TOMMY’S CABINS Maroa, Illinois P E HATCHERY Quality Merchandise Baby Chicks State Approved-Member N. P. I. P. Maroa, Illinois Phone 5 WARD’S GARAGE General Overhauling Repairing Your Patronage is Appreciated Phone 100 Maroa, Illinois Page Sixty — COMPLIMENTS OF Dr. G. G. Rhodes Maroa, Illinois LARSON’S HARDWARE Electrical Appliances G. E. CROSLEY AUTOMATIC HEATING Oil-Stoker Hand Fired Phone 45 Maroa, Illinois SCHENCK-KEMPSHALL CIGAR CO. The Oldest Business Establishment in Maroa 1885 1947 Sixty-two Years in SAME FAMILY EL-ROA INN W. W. Creekmur Dancing Every Night Except Sunday No Minors Allowed Maroa, Illinois Be ; HINDEN CLEANERS YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME AT “CLEANING THAT IS BETTER” THE ACRE for 047 N. Water Decatur, IIl.. “Good Food” 2600 W. Main Decatur, Illinois THE MAROA POST GEORGE W. STEIN, JR. ae LIMESTONE PHOSPHATE n Maroa nearly everybody MACON COUNTY AGENT FOR reads the Post. SWIFT RED STEER PLANT FOOD AGRICO PLANT FOOD Phone 23 Phone 24-R-21 ELECTRIC Refrigerators L U N D H’ S Washers, Radios, Sweepers — Everything For The Home — JEWELERS — OPTOMETRISTS LARIMORE FURNITURE STORE Clinton, Illinois 217 E. Main Clinton, Ill. Phone 7 ILLIN] BALLROOM DECATUR, ILL. “Dancing Every Saturday Night!” Lew Hogan, Manager Page Sixty-one Autographs