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

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1950 volume:

TRE MARONOI S$ Volume 35 Published By The 1950 SENIOR CLASS of MAROA HIGH SCHOOL. 1950 Class Motto: It Isn't Whether You Win Or Lose, It’s How You Play The Game. Dedication We, the Class of 1950, dedicate this yearbook to our manager, Miss Rebecca Hughes, who has guided us these past two years. 5 Ou ‘i School Editors’ Foreword When playing the game of life sometimes we are inclined to forget that which lies behind us, to let the past lie in the past, and the gone be gone forever, E,ut it is the sincerest hope of the staff that this book ...i] help us to sight the past and bring vividly to our memory the happiness which took place while we were sliding the bases of high school education, and that we may, while remembering, run to higher goals, Table of Contents Dedication Maroa High School Building Editors’ Foreword Board of Education Superintendent W. D. Keyes, Jr. Faculty Parent-Teachers Association Bus Drivers, Nelson Smith Annual Staff Classes Activities Sports Board of Education ; TF. Fo rem: - i - r+ : ? - - ) LI 4 ’ - 3 - « 4 fe y mnzj - : 2 - 7 i , ae Davie Pope; Joe Harmo ue; Robert Bolen, Jr, n; Ambrose Hill, President; William McGuire, Secretary; Ryburn Spre8 ; Robert Stoutenborough, (Absent: Victor Walters.) e The board of commiss d th : ire ioners who have made the rules and h trainers, They have kept the scores and helped with other chores: Our Umpire Mr. W. D. Keyes, Jr., Superintendent of Maroa Unit District schools, as our umpire, called ‘‘safe’’ as we slid to each base. He received his A. B. degree from Illinois Wesleyan University and his M. A. from University of Illinois, He did graduate work at the University of Colorado. He sponsors C. A. P., Hi Y, and Camera Club, IMOGENE WORNER B. A. Illinois Wesleyan University Spanish W orld History Social Problems Glee Club Sponsor Spanish Club Sponsor 10 ELIZABETH SITTER Southern Illinois University B. A, University of Llinois Engli sh I, IV Hi Tri Sponsor Junior Play Director MRS, FRED COEN B. S. University of Illinois Typing I, II Bookkeeping General Business Shorthand Junior Class Co-Sponsor Blue and Gold Advisor SHIRLEY RAVNAAS Ph B. Illinois Wesleyan University Additional study at University of Colorado University of Illinois lilinois State Normal University Instrumental Music Se eh? WOE okyrmag Re - — _ Siieenacneaeeetanentieatians ati MARJORIE KNOCH B. A, University of Illinois Speech English II, III. Senior Play Director 12 VIRGINIA HUGHES A. B. in Mathematics, Western Kentucky State College Algebra I, II, Plane Geometry Solid Geometry Freshman Class Sponsor REBECCA D, HUGHES B.S, Western Kentucky State College Home Economics I, II, III FHA Sponsor Retiring Section 13 FHA Advisor Senior Class Sponsor Annual Sponsor Adult Sewing Classes Student Council Sponsor M, J, NICOL B. E, Illinois State Normal University M. S, Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa Attended University of Iowa and Uni- versity of Illinois Agriculture FFA Sponsor 4-H Sponsor G, I, Farm Training School ey . J ‘. mite am 3 MRS, W. R. STOUTENBOROUGH Illinois Wesley4n University B. S. Illinois State Normal University Girls’ Physical Education GAA Sponsor Tumbling Team Sponsor Pep Committee Sponsor WALTER B, BOYD B. S. James Millikin University Coach American History Junior Co-Sponsor Boys’ Physical Education al Faeapaetin.. AI JOHN E, KITOW SKI A.B. Ripon College, Ripon, Wisconsin M. A. Columbia University, New York De Kalb State Teachers College Science Driver's Training School Sophomore Sponsor Librarian Sponsor MRS, CHARLOTTE EARLES Maroa High School James Millikin University School Secretary 15 NRT Gh eect di Parent-Teacher Association During the school year the projects the PTA carried out were nume rous, In the past year the association has contributed to the Macon County Tuber- culosis Association and to the Illinois Golden Jubilee Scholarship Fund, They have appropriated substantial cash awards for the class having the largest at- tendance of parents at the regular monthly meetings. It was their privilege to plan an athletic supper. One of the aims of the organization is to send a dele- gate to the State Convention, expenses paid, and also support financially at least one project that will benefit the majority of the student body. The program theme for the year, which was ‘‘Understanding the Needs of the High School Students’’, was presented in a variety of monthly programs. Through these programs they brought out points of interest and value about home and family life, safety, school and education, drivers training courses, religion, character building and juvenile delinquency, health, democratic policies with youth, public speaking, and sportsmanship, Mrs. V, A. Leach, mother of the co-editor, has been in PTA work for thirty years, P.T.A. officers were: President.............+.... Mrs. Harry Morgan Vice-President,............Mrs. Newell Braden Secretary,........++e++.-.++..+. Mrs, Earl Gardner Treasurer,......++++++e+.. Mrs. James Cooper 16 Bus Drivers “Agee =). : . ahaa thee: GEA) TA or a ae ee — - CIP Pe = - “= =� , he Mr. Swain, Mr. Marlatt, Mr. Rainey, Mr. Karban, Mr. Pennypacker. The faithful travelers, by night or day, They took the players along their way. | MR. NELSON ‘‘RED ’ SMITH The team mascot, who has kept the equipment in order, which made our working and playing enjoyable. 17 Annual Staff FIRST ROW; D. Tharp, J. Randall, N. Bolen, M. St. John, M, Leach, Miss R. Hughes, P, Stoutenborough. SECOND ROW: M. Query, B. Grubbs, E. Burks, N. Cunningham, D. Weikle, J. Schwartz, D, Argo. E. Oldfield, J, Elliot, J. Butler, D. Gardner. THIRD ROW: J. Warner, S. McCay, R. Jennings, J. Pope, B. Grimes, M, Ishmael, M. Liming, D, Adams, H. Heim, B. Brown, C. Widlick, - O-MOttoOrs . os 1 s5.0e0%e ape RS ha 0 bia 40's ab 4-8 2la POOP ILOLIG1 SA eh Marilynn St. John Business Manager.......... Re Tica 4 Spake 109) sintocad GNACE Fea Daal} PY il poe ery eres ie Sere ey c2.ec0 DICkKArgo Circulation Manage? ..6..%s s:sp:.e s0.t sieeauee -+e... Patty Stoutenborough Assistants... .00. 0.00. a2 ochieip terete seeeeeeeeeeees lmo Burks, Margaret Liming, Charlotte Widick Advertising Manager............eseeeeeee+++-Nancy Bolen POMISTADGE 50 650 nina onacwan seeeseeeeeeees Bill Grubbs, Sarah McCay, Merle Query Sports Editor .....cseccescessccscsccescseses Dick Tharp Agmista rt, 97500 sio-4:0-0:5 bw apa dle bse ele 6 bebe ee le ee atieald RESETS OR 6:5 6:5.03 0:00 oe He nde ks hain ke ee anes Organizations . . «50 009.c10� sie 00s sus cee Olen elm Aismonl , � 609.0 0.0:09 024 90.6 4 0001056 bie ale eee alte ALticccrecccesreceveseseeseceesessevscveeee JOFFy Elliot, Jack Schwartz Fhotography.... 50-0 +0400 4eese nee ae Cunningham, Jerry Elliot Faculty... ccs eect eee ce eeesertceeeeseeecess Barbara Grimes, Rebecca Jennings CIRGEOS 5 9.'t v:00 0 0.0.5.0 Slips bee es oh én tee ee On dane SMAPShOts ..... es rvncccscssceoes + cngenssee SCAR POPC Senior: History; 's oo v0(csdnnss dees pce Dorothy Adams Senior Poem fips c:0is 86.40 94 n0.0 6c seater ec een i aeeey Calendar, .....scresssersccecveccccecsesece. Mary Ishmael COMMECDCOMBUE 2 bss ois.0'o's b nic cae ae Ak Bevan dion Brown, Joe Butler The entire Senior Class served on the annual staff under the direction of Miss Rebecca Hughes, Mr, Myrvold, of Camera Art in Decatur, took our pictures and Walsworth Brothers, of Marceline, Missouri, published our books. 18 Senior Class Officers CLASS COLors CLASS FLOWERS Orchid and Yelloy Orchid and Yellow Carnations RICHARD DEAN THARP ‘I stand on the brink of a great ca- BS reer, Won't someone push me off?’' q ; rev) Farmer City High o. 6. a, Us 6,9. 6 3-0, 8 0-6 8 14, ’ Class President o, 3 � -¢.6' @ eoeeteeree ee 3 4. Small ,Town Romeo ’ @ 6.6) 6.6.62. 6.6:.0 33 th “4 ‘And Came The Spring’’........4. Bine' :: Gold 5 is S500 wise bo ewes oe Anoneal’ Stale � os 6.006 se ai eas s Be Football sissies ay 6.0 obra sie 6005s a Basketball . 25406550700 ee,s, 4. Eat Baseball iva S0v0.0 o's b-b sss oe 0% Track 1... cece rece ese e eee 2,3,4, ae . PATRICIA ANN STOUTENBOROUGH CLARENCE EUGENE OLDFIELD MARJORIE LEACH . e A quiet tongue shows 4 wise head,” ‘‘Oh-hum! This day will also pass,'' ‘A grand leader, a managing her: Ee Librarian... sssssspanerovenseete Se Seren? werkt fev cs ee Ww | Hi Tri @eencever? 12,34 ; Class Treasurer,..,...... 1,2,3,4. Radio Club 2S sO aaa aS FHA Sar can 1,2,3,4 FHA, a al e Ling A os ona de, covevcae hy,3y4 d Footbell «os és) acess a 2. ae RR Camera Club,....... apotheke Basketball}: (5 s¥axcss sx ces Blue Gold.........0000: Hast Band ..... cee neens eeeee eh2,3,4, Decatur High School ,...........3. DUMMeACIAR.........-0000000 ‘, ee ere yer re retry es MF “And Came The Spring ’ ....... 4. Gamera Club.........000', Glee Club....... cvenguhe 002 6,3,4, Baseball... cee cen eee Mikae Gecretary.......00012 pealipareprrocriicss Tal hil S 17} PEL) Soper rr PE Prom es Ss Glee Club.........++++ ay Apnual Stalls, 55 65i8y ese ee Ropnommone FURY « 4.cr on -ains (aa Reeeenaees sete 3,4. ‘‘and Came The Spring’’........4. Tumbling Team,....-+-0° ' 4. Queen Candidat e ............04 64, | Annual Co-Editor,.....+0'° 3,4. Junior Play Student Director,,., 3. | Pep Squad ......--. ia_a i Band Vice-President...,.......4, FHA Camp Delegate..--: agalh ‘: Hi Tri Secretary ssc se cveencsus ste serexas eg ee ‘ Small Town Romeo ae 4. And Came The Spring - '' 4. asco ee a Blue Gold Editor....:: '' oh eae oe ee GAA President ...---::' '''' 4, dete res. GAA Treasurer...-:: poccene’! rt Hi Tri Vice-President... 4, _ FHA Degrees Chairman..:' ’ Seniors DOROTHY LOUISE ADAMS ‘A friend to all and an enemy to none, ' PEGA os cna0t vbeese beasden Spede4, i TR awa TT ; ree ae Glee GClUD cect awatecnceess ocoe Se oY eee Tre ae wey renee fF Camere Club oo osc0 8 0e0 0 0bpbp debe Biad COGS .¢s-0i00-Sann000 904 68 oh Annual Staff.... ene £6 kek dK 08 en Me RICHARD DEAN ARGO ‘Nothing but himself can be his equal'’, Clinton High....... NYS PEUEOEE LS. Footballs iiss a% 5 ivuvees wn.0 Beep Se Basketball. i vs0 0 00 eVeseees So@e Baseball... ie vases y. ere yn see oe. See RGesiebeeesesé4es 2,3,4 Af SPP errr ere rere ae KA HS Ete V Pee cecues ay ens een b's 2,3,4. Annual Staff ...... Secvebecanvves 4, Blue Gold........ oe 2,3,4 of ee ey rates aa bake Small Town Romeo ’.......... 3, ‘‘And Came The Spring'’..... yt Parliamentary Procedure Team... ‘ 2,4. Winner Macon County Essay FFA Training Camp Delegate FEA Gecretary cccscccocdeccses ede FFA President ........ coh NANCY ELEANOR BOLEN ‘ Success is hers if she continues,’ Class Vice-President,....... 2,3. oA e oo ig cis bi pilin bie aa alatele ma eer es os 5ck'e a anes bb eeee me | RT ep rearierimr yf fe 7b Blue Gold.,... n e Clr case cae kbcenea ba sese: Pep Committee ......ceeseeee dy. Pep Squad,...... Cheerleaders ih cscs sos kn ccseeseSe ‘Small Town Romeo ’........+.+3, ‘And Came The Spring'’........4. Snow Queen Attendant.,......... 4, NY PPT ee Annual Staff,..... JN yay PPO S orviyt yy ie oak slike File D0 8e eset@eoveeveee 8 0 6 hve eeeeereveeveveevee 2 4 4 Student Council ...s6ss0ndeenca® Vice-President GAA,........4+«4. President HieTri......ccccesee ed Vice-President FHA ...........3 4 President Student Council....... 21 JOYCE BERNADINE BROWN ‘Can her giggle ever be forgotten?'’ PTAA 0300-060 20096 ut beaede tebadite Hi Tel cocictcheasesesvias 1 ;2,3,4. Camera Club..,..... cn eieens on% DOG, 60:08 cap eavees 0900006 069 d,% Chiles. GIUR 6 oi kiekes Wes cveteasd Ge ‘‘And Came The Spring’’........ 4 PX TG 7 ere 4, Blue and Gold......... 4 eeeeoeeoee ELMO L, BURKS ‘A boy of few words, ' FEA ci 05 6 00400 bo 0'o5'0 b0'0k 23,4 OR en re err ee Te er rt Tee Anmuel] Mal, 60s cececccccccvece 4 JOSEPH E, BUTLER His tall tales were his trademark, et AWS oh yy PE or rare Pe Oe Oe CP Ry eye NF ‘And Came the Spring’’........ 4. Pm ay isis 6 he va cd weal oO Seniors NEIL E, CUNNINGHAM “His photography will always be re membered. ' Warrensburg High ....0.ccsccus lf, 3 f Pererr ees eee oT Tre r Te 1,2,3,4. Camera Club....... benawee o1,2,4 at hl rere ee eee eee rey ee eer eee ee ee Te Citete Cae «6 bab eae seeks bases ee ia Waee ‘And Came The Spring’’....... Pee: MODOCUES 443 .kksaceewee sia 4. Camera Club President......... 4, JAMES GERALD ELLIOT ‘‘I'm a woman hater, but the Bible says, Love your enemies. Class President...........0. ores Sports Manager........ (aneuakyes Backes . ip tscitcan sees ee PM ROUOEL 6 05-46 ba + Re 64's ee ye ie Oe ee i PRE bo ine eER es | ak. Fe Camere Cltb. 6 62s phksteuets a 2 RE og dn ce a Ne Re ite bp eee Prd EG a aik é. 5 ae nln loa we irae Re Re rs weal wha die Wee ag bolts Blue Gold...... OP ee Fy ee XE ‘‘And Came The Spring’’....... 4, Camera Club Vice-President... .4, DAVID ROY GARDNER ‘ He is a gentleman of rare charm when one can coax him to talk. ' Latham High School...........+4. Se Sr raya peo oe ee} Basketball... .ccccccssececee PeOK 5 dos ea ce ne paket anaes Small Town Romeo ........++3. And Came the Spring’’........ 4. Anwpuns Genie. so ssa 9.08 5.0 scene oe Student Council .....ccccecene ese Parliamentary Procedure Team, 4, FFA Judging Teams ........2,3,4. Delegate FFA training camp....4; PTA Raeverter s.626508 6406246 FPA Gecretary sc cc scc0scascece Me Student Council Vice-President. .4. BARBARA JOAN GRIMES ‘ ‘Must I study? Gee, what a waste of time.’’ FHA ., Tre. TET OUTER TE Pe cf Serre ees Tr Fuceweud dius s 3,4. sy Bee ea ° Laps o% CeO Te CLG care Foden eww ss 4. Bivue and Gol associ cescciccve 354. Tambling TQ: 26 .cisis sos aes 0’ 564. 03 S| ee re ee ee lh Fe es eee eee ee eee se Senior Play Director..... Sophomore Piay ss és 66.6 Ss 0.44.80 2. WILLIAM P, GRUBBS ‘ I love to wind my tongue up, I love to let ‘er go.”’ BPM ps6 os eee bb ietee inaiecew 6 | i ee Camera Club i036 hess o5 este cakes 3,4. Genall, Town ROmes ..0icueeben page. 5 ‘tAnd Came The Spring’’..... Sane Rn Football 2.16 eats o508 ba oS ee 1,2,3,4. Baeketbell’. a « ssicsimns ee | er A mama) Ste Sk oF éd:4 cccenincktaleaies auekin 4. oS Cr ere ee sai ate ee 12:3. Track. oc Ee ob Ba eee h.2. Baseball..... Ah ee si ainsctea a ame CAP 66.0 f caine ee ESA EOE op A FFA Judging Teams.........1,2,3. Parliamentary Procedure Team. 4. HELEN RUTH HEIM “‘We are remembered by what we do,’ FHA’; ic cadences n Aan Ape e. GAA «5 ids RK a hee Frere Xf Glee Club....... sine wile ee 1,2:3.4. te Se eree ry reer te ) TY Re ee ie weer ye F Band Uniform Manager...,......4. And Came the Spring’’.........4. Blive Gald, cica 6000 bvae bee Annes] Stal8. csc ks dime bee Librarian. 4.4 san) see estan eee Pep Gauad «sa 00040 sss edn oo be pe hte Band Festival........ errr. Music Contest.........+22020 08,4. 22 Seniors MARY RUTH ISHMAEL ‘Quiet, but you know she’s there,’ ye errr er Terr rer fm = F i} , biéosdaaeté 1,2,3,4 ee Cl i cacwees ccmuss re ee CAP Gee 28.6:6;08 68 9 @ eos 2 @-8 . e 3M. Annual Staff a 626.663 6:0°6 08 8610: O18 86 '6 4, Blue a eer, =F Student Assistant Librarian.....4. REBECCA L, JENNINGS ‘Whenever work and play collide, cease play and put cold work aside, ’ Pe teed vetadaes tid bee ‘2:34. GAR saaains (nis ewe ss eneen 3,4. Ml Pee bsidaondeneees ‘ 1,2,3,4 Dime eh Gols 666s decks ° 2,3,4 Annual Staff........cce00. , 4, 100 GA i eenaes sawn see “ a Student Council. vices como es ‘3; Student Council Secretary..... 13, Clase Presicent....ss«sx«+ reerean Queen Candidate.......... 1,2,3,4. Homecoming Queen ..........++4. Twirler MARGARET LIMING ‘It doesn't pay to worry, things are bound to happen anyway.”’ Argo High School,.......0.00eds2. Glog Clud os avs casdeeauae cules: GAR 6 onsen dotac erie cceeusanamues Ot FR rere Fern oF Tumbling Team,....csssessees Ie Annual Stall. ses rowcntecepue na Se SARAH ALICE McCAY ‘Just a good all-round girl’’. ii Pee rere beREC EE CORN i ee Die iwn eee tuwn se seursess 1,2,3,4 [eM tinwikeinens TTTC TILT Eee 3,4 Glee Club...... gbeenwelegs sé scene be Student Council.......cccccccee be Student Council Secretary....... 2: oe OR a ee ee ee 3, Men), Stale 66 acs cs Ke Kaw ov eswmnad 4. Queen Candidate............ 1,2,4 JEAN POPE Don't let your education interfere with your good time.”’ Pianists i bawwe vs Rees a mF a ce arnaedeewnens $aeneebeks 3,4 Hi THE i vena ves 6aw Rees MOD 1,2,3,4 EN DAUAG o5c0 cece taaawio 3,4. A Siac o 6 viv aks ceeweness 4. PE Cai ansaqeaeekendcetns : A106 GID 6046.2 4eRaws eas ee FHA Treasurer...... ee Tree 3 GAA Treasurer...... eee men MERLE LEE QUERY ‘All great men are dead, and I'm not feeling so well myself. ’ WOME bn in vec ae 8 � Wa eed wae he MBO WOtNO. oa evade ee aca 1.2, 3.4, WPOGN SLs hace whekaasane ost aed Ee MROGDAR ie i6 is 00 0 coda ante 6b eee iE AA ee ax 4 Waa o oh 2 debe Radio Club........ oF Gea a Se ae of Boe Oe Re Se Ap Pe Ary a ¥ me Gales sakes cesrcas oye F pe Oa ee pe ®t “And Came The Spring’’........ 4 “Small Town Romeo ’,.........3 PFA TPOGRBTOT. 6 io ccc cs cncacos she Camera Club Treasurer........ 4. 23 Seniors JANICE LORENE RANDALL Full of pep and never blue, she al- ways has a smile for you, ’ Me Wl Ss ines ve mene’ .1,2,3,4. GAA, ‘ee 64.68 és eae 665-4 e- sva0 Bite i nb. b444 0 boats eken Trrrn Pep Committee ccc asses a acces o 2,4. eee GOOD occ tecw es ere rey oF TRA i GONG, 6:56 4 6 664 6408 cotee oe Tumbling Team, ....000cceses Dphe 64 Sg YY rrr Terrie vr.” ‘ Small Town Romeo ....... And Came The Spring'’’....... 4 Pep Sawn 0 iosassaas cb ewwees FF Ammees BOLE 6c és shes 0003 oer ie F FHA Historian ....cccccssdecccvede GAA Gecretery cic ccccccccssvvs Be JOHN ARTHUR SCHWARTZ Speaking generally, he is generally speaking. ’ Bina hotel asso sucae ve en's te dpe dee Sig |) ee rE ae ss Mace ae aed Swe Baeseball . 66sk5. Fishes i avenge Rake lub 65:00 665 0 oe whe ey © eae ee ye ree eee Pe er Amel Stall: .. ass ous eae cae eMe wlaiae e eeeeeneee 2. Bine- Gold oi. .sceeeee ere Sophomore Play...... Small Town Romeo ’........+.+ 3 ‘And Came The Spring’’........4. MARYILYNN ST, JOHN JOAN FRANCES WARNER ‘Judge not by my size, or you'll get a surprise,'' ee ee ee 3. Warrensburg High......... he Oe. Gamera GlUD, 6600 0 08 6 68 TTrre tS See ee beeb ewer eecienes . 3,4 tS UEP CLE TT ere rT eer ers 3,4 C8O CIN so cence berteeneres ¥ Annual Staff.,..... PUY ee Renee s 4, TUADIING TORI o-05.06:6 0:0 0:6 0-0:4- 2,4, PRD GOMES 6 66.06 cere wees ke oe 2 i y ere Oe ae ee Pree Spanish Clab oc i cvieivovscvveses 4, Queen Candidate..s i i 6 sé side 600 50 3. Spanish Club President.......... 4, Small Town Romeo ’..........+3- And Came The Spring’’........ 4. DARRELL FRED WEIKLE ‘‘Why hurry? Things won't start 'til we get there, ’ Hi -¥ 2ess cee oe Ramee ee Mey Pe Basketball 5 cadits Bcc civic es b2-3,4: PF OOCOL SS sivas cco a eae ae 3,4. Baseball. 3 ics-,wta sce caer eons 3,4 Annual tale gsceivieccs o'er savatea’a 4, CRS os a eida skits Wiss ate Ga ee Fe r 4 Small Town Romeo ’.......... 3. ‘And Came the Spring’’.........4 CHARLOTTE MAY WIDICK Ever loyal, ever true to the task she ‘A1) the time timid and shy, can't has to do, ’ FHA EA er ope ee pe tO Oe gy Rerrrer er eae ree rs Fm pO. eee ye ere cal Fe et Gia Civud;.. e660 tens cas Librarian ,.. Small Town Romeo’’.........+ 3. And Came The Spring’’........4. Sophomore Play....... exes Pele he Gold 5. sé oe sos 9 80040 sheaees Sub Cheerleader.,...... 3 Annual Co-editor ............+. 4: 4 3 see eeee 2. Pep Squad.......... : FHA Section 13 President,...... FHA Regional Convention Delegate .... FHA President........... Bi Teri TreASUrer ccccvcvese Band President......... Band Librarian......... seeweeeeree 24 nelp but wonder why, ’ 2!) WAT eee ee Sw Hi Trl hss oe ee Glee Clad. isascnesecuuasen in acne Blue Gola. viasen etka cahana eats Annaal Gta les cisics'n ssh cs binene A cians sien aed Senior Class History.......... When we started out as the MHS ‘‘Green Freshies'' team in the fall of '46, thirty-six of us came to bat, Coach Leroy Brandt was in there pitching for us as we came safely to first base. Our Freshman year, the following team was elected: President, Jerry Elliot; Vice-President, Charles Crabtree; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; Treasurer, Patty Stoutenborough; Pep Committee representatives, Stanley Caplinger and Nancy Bolen; and Student Council representatives, Charles Crabtree and Rebecca Jennings, During this season Richard Lawler, Herbert Banning, Patricia Frank, Howard Kramer, Gloria Hambrecht, and Charles Reed left our team but Mary Ruth Ishmael and David Gardner came as substitutes. Like all beginners we had our troubles. We were sure the classrooms had been switched on us and our locker combinations changed. As we came to the second base of our career, Coach Brandt was again in the pitch- er’'s box. He did very well with our players who were: President, Rebecca Jennings; Vice-President, Nancy Bolen; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; and Treasurer Patty Stoutenborough. Our Pep Committee cheering for us was Janice Randall and John Agee. Sarah McCay and Stanley Caplinger sat in the scorekeeper’s box of the Student Council. ' Going around this curve we lost Jim and John Agee, Stanley Caplinger, Arnold King, Donald Wise, Charles Crabtree, Eugene Hensley, and Donald Hulsopple; but we headed for third base with Neil Cunningham, Bill McFarland, Sam McGee, Dick Tharp, and Dick Argo. ] ; U A Law — We we reached third base, Miss Rebecca Hughes took over as pitcher. With her help we elected the following to play for us: President, Dick Tharp; Vice-President, Nancy Bolen; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; and Treasurer, Patty Stoutenborough. This year our rooters were Jack Schwartz and Joan Warner. Rebecca Jennings and David Gardner were our team advisors on the Student Council. We lost Bill McFarland and Sam McGee. Margaret Liming and Joan Warner joined us. The high lights of the year were our play, ‘‘Small-Town Romeo”’, class rings, and the Junior-Senior banquet and prom, As we started toward home plate we once again elected a team to represent us: President, Dick Tharp; Vice-President, Gene Oldfield; Secretary, Marjorie Leach; and Treasurer, Patty Stoutenborough. Gene Oldfield and Janice Randall were on the Pep Committee. Nancy Bolen and David Gardner were sitting in the Student Council box and keeping our score, Our class float took third prize in the Homecoming parade. Now with twenty-eight of us coming into home plate, we have completed our tour around the diamond of high school life. 25 Dear Miss Hughes: Here it is 1960 and I suppose you have been wondering where our teammates are now, 50 scout, around a bit and this is what I found out: Dorothy Adams has just broken the world typing record with 180 words a minute. Dick Argo and David Gardner are now teaching agriculture at Maroa High. The school has en- larged greatly since you were there. Nancy Bolen is sponsoring a baseball team and is also President of Deerington Zinnia Gardens wi Roger James as Vice-President. Bernadine Brown has a beauty shop near the local ball park. She has a reputation for being the be; beauty operator in the country. Elmo Burks is the main country doctor in Maroa now and has a good practice in the summer, most the after effects of too much crackerjack at the ball games. Joe Butler has taken Red Skelton'’s place on radio and you can’t tell the difference. Neil Cunningham is an outstanding photographer for the Sporting News. Also on the Sporting News Staff is Helen Heim, who is girls’ sports reporter. Jerry Elliot has just received the position as first soloist in the Baseball Band. He closes each pr gram with ‘‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game.”’ Barbara Grimes is now a celebrated poet. Her poem, ‘‘T'Was the Night Before Christmas in Miss Sitter’s House’’, started her on the road to fame and success. Bill Grubbs is now mayor of Maroa. He has recently presented Darrell Weikle, right fielder for th Cardinals, the valuable player award. Mary Ishmael is the mayor's efficient secretary. Rebecca Jennings is celebrating her tenth wedding anniversary this month. She has been blessed with four children. Marjorie Leach is teaching home economics in Maroa High. In her spare time she plays on a pro- fessional girls’ basketball team. Margaret Liming is a home economist and doing quite well. She spends most of her time giving tip to young brides. Sarah McCay has been married for several years and is living in Maroa where she runs an Ice Cor poration. Eugene Oldfield is manager of the Wagner Malable Iron Works. He received his experience during summer vacations while in high school. He is boss at work but Phyllis is boss at home. Jean Pope is catcher for the Chicago Bloomer Girls. She realized this talent when watching the Commies play during her high school days. Merle Query is home after serving in the Navy for several years. In his spare time he works as embalmer for Caplinger Funeral Home. Janice Randall, now Mrs. Tom Doak, is living on a farm near Maroa. Her family, consisting of thr children, just won the Typical Farm Family contest. Marilynn St. John is the State Advisor of the 4-H clubs in Illinois. She acquired her knowledge whi! in school, Patty Stoutenborough is a professional skater and is appearing nightly at one of the largest skating rinks in the world. Jack Schwartz has taken the place of Gabby Street on the radio and has made quite a bit of money. He has a country estate near St. Louis. Dick Tharp is All-American half-back for the Chicago Bears, He is now happily married to Mary Lou Pope. Joan Warner is Mrs, Dale Perring and is living in Kirkwood, Missouri. Charlotte Widick has taken Lily Pons’ place. She sings nightly at the Metropolitan Opera House. I must close now as-it is almost time for Jack Schwartz to broadcast the game between the Chicag° Bloomer Girls and the St. Louie Amazons. Sincerely, Little Audrey 26 Senior Class Poem In the fall of '46 We organized our team Co-operation was our motto Success our most important dream. They labeled us ‘‘green Freshmen”’ But this we didn't mind For we had hit first base In the allotted amount of time. But on the way to second base Things began to get a little rough This didn’t stop our scoring For to win you must be tough? And we didn’t stop at second But batted third base into view We ran it with flying colors For Maroa’s Gold and Blue. And now today we see our dream How the four years have swiftly passed In some ways we are sorry In others -- glad it is our last. And since we have reached home plate We extend our thanks to everyone For helping us along our way ‘Til our team’s work was done. - We, the Senior Class of 1950, wish to express our appreciation to Mr. Leroy Brandt, who was our team sponsor for our first two years of high school. 27 Senior Class Will. We, the Class of 1950, of Maroa High School, of the city of Maroa, of the coun- ty of Macon, and of the state of Illinois, being of sound mind (?) but slightly under the strain of under-work, do make, publish, and declare this our first and last will and testament, We, the Seniors of Maroa High School, bequeath our ability to learn to the Freshmen; our ability to get along with people to the Sophomores; our leadership to the Juniors; and to the Faculty, a rest and an easy, peaceful future. I, Dorothy Louise Adams, bequeath my quietness to Janice Matthews, who could profit by it in study hall. I, Richard Dean Argo, will my grades in agriculture to Donald Braden. I, Nancy Eleanor Bolen, bequeath my big brown eyes to Kathleen Randall. I, Joyce Bernadine Brown, bequeath my giggie to Ruth Foulke. I, Joseph E, Butler, will my ability to tell tall tales in English class to Norman Mayall so next year’s English classes won't be too dull. I, Elmo L. Burks, bequeath my reckless driving to Elwood Brown. I, Neil E. Cunningham, bequeath my photography ability to Bill Bailey so he may carry on at Maroa High. I, James Gerald Elliot, bequeath my ability to get along with Argenta girls to Glenn Terrell who has made a good start in that direction. I, Helen Ruth Heim, give my ability to blush to Esther Dubson to flatter the boys. I, David Roy Gardner, give my ability to get along in class to Bill Sinkosky. I, William P. Grubbs, bequeath my ability to get along with everyone to Jack Walters. I, Barbara Joan Grimes, bequeath my tumbling ability to Sharilyn Cooper who may use it next year, I, Mary Rut h Ishmael, bequeath my ambitions in the commercial field to Betty June Lanter who likes shorthand so well. I, Rebecca L. Jennings, give my English ability to Ellen Jennings, to keep it in the family. I, Marjorie Leach, bequeath my ability as a leader to Janice Marlow who also has talent in that field. 28 I, Margaret Liming, bequeath my home-economics ability to Juanita Ridgeway as she may need it ina few years, I, Sarah Alice McCay, bequeath my abilit y to go steady a long time to my sister, Phyllis, who has a good start, I, Jean Pope, give my athletic ability to Betty Fenton. I, Janice Lorene Randall, will my cheerleading ability to Genevieve Hale. I, Merle Lee Query, bequeath my interest in getting off the subject in history to Dorwin Sullivan. I, Clarence Eugene Oldfield, give my ability to get along with teachers to Bobby Vaughan, I, John Arthur Schwartz, bequeath my ability to joke all the time to David Foulke. I, Maryilynn M. St. John, will my hobby of collecting glass miniatures to Delbert Clifton. pees I, Patricia Ann Stoutenborough, bequeath my ability to get on the lunch bus first to Mary Gardner who is always the last one on. [, Richard Dean Tharp, bequeath my athletic build to Robert Dash. [, Joan Frances Warner, bequeath my love for skating to Audrey Hanks and hope she enjoys it as much as I do. I, Darrell Fred Weikle, bequeath my athletic ability to Jim Parker. We are all waiting to see him play football. I, Charlotte May Widick, bequeath my singing ability to Delores Andes. The above and foregoing instrument was, at the date thereof, batted around con- siderably and believing ourselves to be under obligation to no one, we hereby con- sent to this final document on this first day of March, 1950. Juniors , ° ‘ - aa, Bea i. . one - - vue - : ) . 7 ys o a és. 1 , sz ¢ —— : _- a eS ae % 7 g - 28. - Bee - | ° 5 ie y Tht 7 J - rt “ yy a , oH 7 4 if “a _— , —_— FIRST ROW: Mrs. Coen, Phyllis Riley, Marion Vaughan, Mary Jay, Jerry Pennypacker, Jack Walters, Betty Weikle, Barbara Bliss, Esther Dubson. SECOND ROW: Delbert Clifton, Betty Cole, Jane Doak, Peggy Luckenbill, Mary Gardner, Betty Lanter, Bob Gentle, Melbourne Lazell, Mr. Boyd. THIRD ROW: Bill Bailey, Junior Mashburn, Leon Fornwalt, Jerry Bolen, Gary Hughes, Dean Seely, Dorwin Sullivan, Bill Sinkosky. FOURTH ROW: Juanita Ridgeway, Reva Bristow, Mary Dunham, David Foulke, Norma Stormer, Eathel Cox, Nancy Bliss. Thirty-one teammates started toward third base with Mrs. Coen and Mr. Boyd as advisors to help them. The following officers were elected to represent the team: President. .....ceccee-+ece-e Jerry Pennypacker Vice-President .........2+..-jack Walters Becretary ..cc-020+cces cigs: ee ARTy ee CFOCABUFEr 5. cede s taseccesic ca metry eat. Reva Bristow and Mary Jay were candidates for Homecoming Queen and Snow Queen, Jack Walters and Melbourne Lazell were Snow King candidates, 30 Sophomores FIRST ROW: Kathleen Randall, Ronald Morgan, Joyce Graupman, Leroy Wilson, Andrew Pollette, Dorothy Hensley, Gleen Terrell, Phyllis McCay. SECOND ROW: Donald Braden, Jack Coffman, Leland Ruch, Gordon Wisnasky, Dick Smith, Janice Mathews, Darlene Campbell, Mr. Kitowski., THIRD ROW: Janet Widick, Enos Pennypacker, Richard Hockaday, Laura Moberly, Bob Foster, Donald Arnold, Audrey Hanks, The Sophomores started around the diamond toward second base with twenty- four teammates. Mr. Kitowski was team advisor. They elected the following team officers: PROSLAONL 6 266 661K 1s 0-0 ec oe dOTOY WuseN Vice-President.,............ Andrew Pollette SOCTOIALY 0 xi cts vecnrvecoews DOrethy) Hensley TYOOSUPE? 6 666i 60 i virvsceesn [ORO Craupman Phyllis McCay and Kathleen Randall were the team’s candidates for Home- coming Queen and Snow Queen. Jack Coffman and Andrew Pollette were Snow King candidates, 31 . Freshmen FIRST ROW: Eileen Gruetman, Charlotte Braden, Sharilyn Cooper, Phillip Fornwalt, Bobby Vaughan, Richard Rose, John Rogers, Jim Parker, Delores Andes, Pauline Tolby, Marilyn Morgan. SECOND ROW: Janet Marlow, Mary Gilbert, Donna Pennypacker, Elwood Brown, Shirley Wise, Jim Stinson, Roy Caldwell, Jim Luallen, Mary Long, J. H. Pittman, Terry Kitchell, Miss Virginia Hughes, THIRD ROW: Karen Price, Ellen Jennings, Genevieve Hale, Nancy McKinney, Louise Argo, Barbara Caplinger, Mary Russell, Elnora Foulke, Robert Dash, Thelma Ringo, Jerry Kitchell, FOURTH ROW: Jim Lowe, Sue Sullivan, Alice Hoffman, Delores Boldrey, Donna Reed, Doris Butler, Robert Clifton, Betty Fenton, Jean Stinson, Ruth Foulke, Norman Mayall, Byron Harris. The class of ‘'53' came up to bat with forty-five team members and Miss Virginia Hughes as team advisor, John Rogers was elected team president, with Dick Rose as Vice-President, Jim Parker as Secretary, and Bobby Vaughan as Treasurer, 1 ouise Argo and Mary Alice Russell were Homecoming Queen candidates. Snow Oueen and King candidates were Donna Reed, Sue Sullivan, Dick Rose, and Jerry Kitchell. The team's float took first prize at the homecoming parade. 32 Pe Student Council FIRST ROW: Peggy Luckenbill, Nancy Bolen, Kathleen Randall, Louise Argo, SECOND ROW: David Foulke, David Gardner, Miss Rebecca Hughes, Jack Coffman, Terry Kitchell. The Student Council had charge of the Hallowe'en and Christmas par- ties and the picnic at the end of the school year. Each month a movie was shown by the Student Council with a small charge to each pupil in order to pay for the movie. The Council also had charge of Freshmen initiation services and had a penalty day for those who did not follow the rules set up by the Council, The officers were: Pr esident, ..csccccsssvveres - NAneY Dole Vice-President.............. David Gardner Secretary. .ccosesececssccerse FOREY LAIGKeRRLL Treasurer, .esssvvececesescsauuserneee 34 Pep Committee FIRST ROW: Mrs. Stoutenborough, Nancy Bolen, Janice Randall, Jane Doak, Chairman, Mary Dunham, Nancy Bliss. SECOND ROW: Phyllis McCay, Robert Dash, Melbourne Lazell, Jack Schwartz, Glenn Terrell, Sue Sullivan, The Pep Committee was an organization of two members from each class and the cheerleaders with Mrs. Stoutenborough as advisor. The committee sponsored the Homecoming snake dance, which was held at the high school, and a pep session in town, Basketball schedule signs were posted around town by the committee, who also had charge of selling season basketball tickets. They collected money for the March of Dimes. The Homecoming Dance and the Snow Flake Frolic were sponsored by the committee, he Pep Squad Weve cali FP 5 ih D ‘ SR J % “Song P “om +s . : ce io.” FIRST ROW: Delores Boldrey, Betty Weikle, Nancy Bolen, Janice Randall, Mary Dunham, Nancy Bliss, Alice Hoffman, Sue Sullivan, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Stoutenborough, Jean Pope, Peggy Luckenbill, Joyce Graupman, Betty Lanter, Janice Mathews, Kathleen Randall, Phyllis McCay, Marjorie Leach, THIRD ROW; Janice Marlow, Donna Reed, Marion Vaughan, Barbara Bliss, Maryilynn St. John, Jane Doak, Juanita Ridgeway, Eathel Cox, Charlotte Braden, Helen Heim, The Pep Squad, an organization of five members from each class, was under the direction of Mrs, Stoutenborough, It was organized for the purpose of help- ing the cheerleaders at football and basketball games. The group sat together at the games and assisted the cheerleaders by knowing the yells and school song. sale taliont 1 36 Blue and Gold FIRST ROW; H; Heim, K. Randall, M. St. John, N. Stormer, M. Leach, M. Jay, M. Dunham, 5 Mrs. Coen, N, Bolen, | SECOND ROW: B. Cole, R. Bristow, P. Luckenbill, M, Query, B, Lanter, D, Argo, J, Elliot, 1, . M, Lazell, J, Doak, E, Jennings, M. Morgan, J. Parker, { THIRD ROW: N. Bliss, P. Stoutenborough, J. Warner, R. Jennings, B. Grimes, N. Cunningham, i : J. Pennypacker, M. Vaughan, B, Weikle, B. Brown, M. Russell, é The student newspaper, the Blue Gold, was published the fourth Friday of each month by the students of Maroa High. Marjorie Leach and Norma Stormer served as editor and assistant editor, respectively; and Mrs. Coen was the faculty advisor. Others on the staff were: Business Managers......... Mary Jay, Kathleen Randall, Marjorie Leach Sports Editors ......(Boys) Merle Query, Jerry Pennpacker (Girls) Barbara Grimes Circulation, soc es peaimet a . Maryilynn St, John, Marion Vaughan, Reva Bristow, Betty Cole Advertising Managers...... Jerry Elliot, Merle Query Mimeographers............ Barbara Grimes, Joan Warner, Marion Vaughan , POPPE TT ER peeeese .. Mary Russell, Ellen Jennings PORES . o02)i 6n0. Oe yee sae Melbourne Lazell, Jim Parker Orchids and Onions........ . Betty Lanter, Peggy Luckenbill Little Audrey .......: “ovens Mary Dunham We 6 WO ccwveecane .....J0an Warner Can You Imagine?,,....... . Dick Argo Senior Reporter ........+: .. Helen Heim Junior Reporter.......+cee% Mary Dunham Sophomore Reporter,..... ... Kathleen Randall Freshman Reporter,........ Marilyn Morgan General Reporters Mary Jay, Peggy Luckenbill, Jane Doak, Betty Weikle, Nancy Bliss 37 Hi-Y FIRST ROW: Joe Butler, Jack Coffman, Dorwin Sullivan, David Gardner, Dick Argo, Melbourne Lazell, Darrell Weikle, Bill Sinkosky, Richard Rose, Jerry Pennypacker., SECOND ROW: Gary Hughes, Roy Caldwell, Jim Stinson, Gordon Wisnasky, Dean Seely, Neil Cunningham, Leroy Wilson, Jerry Bolen, Jack Walters, Mr. Keyes. THIRD ROW: Jim Luallen, Bill Bailey, Elmo Burks, Leon Fornwalt, Andrew Pollette, Dick Smith, Jerry Elliot, Junior Mashburn, Bob Gentle. FOURTH ROW: Robert Dash, Glenn Terrell, Delbert Clifton, Phillip Fornwalt, Terry Kitchell, Ronald Morgan, Bobby Vaughan, Jerry Kitchell, Enos Pennypacker, The Hi-Y was organized under the direction of Mr. Keyes. The purpose of the club was the promotion and maintenance of: adequate recreation, high quality of sportsmanship and school spirit, sound preparation for future life, good citizen- ship, care of school property, good pupil-teacher relationship, good character and conduct, The boys met every Monday evening at the high school and spent their evenings playing basketball and other games, Club membership was exclusive to boys of Maroa High but alumni could be admitted as guests of the active members. Officers of the club were: President ...ccccccbrecesvcs ous seus Cee am Vice-President............... David Gardner SOCTOtary...ccccosracescecsversce. MelnGuUrne Lavell Treasurer ,.....seeeeeseee-e-- Junior Mashburn 38 Hi-Tri FIRST ROW; K. Price, A. Hoffman, D. Boldrey, M, Jay, K. Randall, M. St. John, N. Bolen, M,. Leach, P. Stoutenborough, P. Luckenbill, M. Dunham, D. Reed, D. Hensley. SECOND ROW: J. Marlow, E. Gruetman, M. Vaughan, B. Cole, J. Graupman, B. Caplinger, M. Gardner, S. Wise, B. Lanter, M, Ishmael, D. Pennypacker, D. Campbell, M. Long, J. Mathews. THIRD ROW: Miss Sitter, B. Bliss, J. Warner, R. Jennings, J. Pope, P. McCay, E,. Foulke, E, Dubson, J. Randall, B. Grimes, L. Argo, L. Moberly, J. Ridgeway, S. McCay, N. Bliss. FOURTH ROW: R. Foulke, E. Cox, P. Riley, S. Cooper, C. Braden, G. Hale, N. McKinney, C, Widick, M. Liming, R. Bristow, T. Ringo, D. Adams, B. Brown, B. Weikle. FIFTH ROW: H. Heim, J. Stinson, D. Butler, D. Andes, S. Sullivan, J. Widick, M. Gilbert, A. Hanks, N, Stormer, B. Fenton, E. Jennings, P. Tolby, M. Morgan, M. Russell, J. Doak. The activities of Hi Tri, under the direction of Miss Sitter, centered around the aims of the club -- loyalty, courtesy, friendship, character, and success. The officers which lead us through a successful year were: President «6 issu cawceees asec ee ener Bown Vice-President 6 i.c«scsecessee. Varjervee Leach Secretary scsicccesivsectvrcisges Feery oourenugrougs TYOASUPE? civic cccicsedcrneens Marytiynn Sf. ton The program for the year included a style show, good grooming reports, travel reports, a Christmas play, parties, panel discussion onhobbies, and a Mother-Daugh- ter Banquet. At the banquet the new officers for the next year were installed. 39 FiRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: Girls’ Athletic Association cf Alice Hoffman, Delores Boldrey, Donna Reed, Janice Randall, Jane Doak, Mary Jay, Nancy Bolen, Marjorie Leach, Mary Dunham, Peggy Luckenbill, Barbara Bliss. Eileen Gruetman, Marion Vaughan, Janice Mathews, Joyce Graupman, Barbara Caplinger, Betty Lanter, Donna Pennypacker, Darlene Campbell, Mary Long, Janice Marlow. Mrs. Stoutenborough, Joan Warner, Rebecca Jennings, Jean Pope, Barbara Grimes, Phyllis McCay, Kathleen Randall, Elnora Foulke, Louise Argo, Laura Moberly, Juanita Ridgeway, Sarah McCay, Nancy Bliss. Ruth Foulke, Eathel Cox, Phyllis Riley, Sharilyn Cooper, Charlotte Braden, Genevieve Hale, Nancy McKinney, Margaret Liming, Reva Bristow, Thelma Ringo, Betty Weikle, Karen Price, Jean Stinson, Doris Butler, Delores Andes, Sue Sullivan, Janet Widick, Helen Heim, Audrey Hanks, Betty Fenton, Ellen Jennings, Marilyn Morgan, Mary Russell, Dorothy Hensley. The G,. A. A., under the direction of Mrs. Stoutenborough, elected the following officers: PYOESIGERE wc civccccerada e's sicts DOES Vice-President.........22.+. Nancy Bolen SOCTOLATY «oc ccncosucce ces even ane aoe TL POOQBUPOS. cccccccecencdssast Mario. Leeee The club sponsored girls’ class tournaments in deck tennis, basketball, and vol- leyball, and also sponsored the tumbling team. As a money making project, they sold over three hundred basketball schedule pencils and Trojan arm plaques. Several outings were planned during the year including hikes, bowling, and swimming. 40 Tumbling Team Marjorie Leach, Joan Warner, Mary Jay, Barbara Grimes, Sharilyn Cooper, Janice Marlow, Marilyn Morgan, Janice Randall, Karen Price, Phyllis Riley, Janice Mathews, | The tumbling team was composed of a small but efficient amount of girls. | They met every Friday evening from 4 to 5 o'clock under the leadership of Mrs, Stoutenborough. Two programs were given by the tumblers -- one for | the February P, T. A. meeting and the other one for the last home basketball game with Lovington., | ) There were many values of tumbling such as; 1, Developing fine co-ordination. 2, Developing well-rounded physical poise in vigorous big muscle activity, The students who gave their time were awarded with lots of fun and com- panionship as well as the point mentioned above, 41 Camera Club 2 E Saft Js, FIRST ROW: Dorothy Adams, Marion Vaughan, Betty Weikle, Neil Cunningham, Jerry Elliot, Merle Query, Jane Doak, Bernadine Brown, SECOND ROW: Donald Braden, Jerry Bolen, Dean Seely, Gordon Wisnasky, Bill Grubbs, Dick Smith, Bob Gentle, Mr. Keyes. THIRD ROW: Terry Kitchell, David Foulke, Glenn Terrell, Ronald Morgan, Melbourne Lazell, Barbara Grimes, Joan Warner, FOURTH ROW: John Rogers, Delores Boldrey, Alice Hoffman, Delbert Clifton, Patty Stoutenborough, Robert Dash, Enos Pennypacker, Those who were interested in photography organized the Camera Club with Mr. Keyes as the sponsor. The officers who lead them were: President ..ccccccscccccceccee NEIL Cunningham Vice-President. ....ccesssess J OFTYsE oe SECTOCALY. cc ac cccctcveuusics a BOLLE atk Reporter. .ccsccccccccscercssesane DOAK They learned about the different types of cameras; parts, stops, openings, and shutters of different cameras; types of film; different types of oil paintings, and how to paint an oil picture. Other activities included a trip to Pfile’s Camera Shop and a few parties. 42 Pauline Tolby, Charlotte Braden, Audrey Hanks, Nancy Bliss, Ruth Foulke, Delores Andes, Marilyn Morgan, Helen Heim. Janice Mathews, Barbara Caplinger, Peggy Luckenbill, Shirley Wise, Laura Moberly, Mary Dunham, Miss Worner. Mary Russell, Genevieve Hale, Nancy McKinney, Mary Jay, Margaret Liming, Sharilyn Cooper, Eathel Cox. Janice Marlow, Eileen Gruetman, Alice Hoffman, Barbara Bliss, Betty Fenton, Karen Price, Delores Boldrey. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: The Glee Club was under the direction of Miss Worner with Janice Marlow as pianist, During the first semester, the club sang at several PTA meetings and gave a Program of Christmas music at the December meeting. _ The second semester was spent practicing for the vocal contests. The pre- liminary contest was held at Maroa High, March 8th, 43 Future Farmers of America The following officers were elected by the club: PIPORIGORL, 2 2:0. 60 0: 0:0 0.0 010 v0 b 0-0 sie WICK. Ar eo WMO MEP TORVAGIC 3's '¢.6;.0 6.4.0 %.6 Sirs ..- Melbourne Lazell PRCT OTATYV:: 0:0.0 ss 0.0.0 8.9.6-8 ‘6-0 beeibleie a ee LOVia Cataner TESCASUFES. ccicccccsecte occccecee Merle Query ROPOTte Peis iccccc ce vccccccceeeeee Neil Cunningham Watchdog...... ie ore Siviguerste bees eee DICe OIILen Their activities for the year included a project tour to each member's home where Neil Cunningham took pictures of the various projects; field trips to the Chicago International Livestock Show and the Danville Semi-Solid hog experimental farm; judging contests in grain, fat stock, dairy, and poultry; parliamentary pro- cedure contests; picking up corn; testing soils and seeds; and a parent-son banquet. Student agriculture teachers from the University of Illinois visited the agricul- ture department at Maroa High and also visited the homes of some of the FFA members. In October, Dick Argo and Melbourne Lazell attended the National FFA Con- vention in Kansas City, Missouri. The American Farmer Degree was awarded to W.H. St. John at this convention, This is the highest award in FFA. One boy in 1,000 is eligible for this degree, the selection of which is made on the basis of es- tablishment in farming, leadership, co-operative activities, and scholarship. I. This plaque was won by the Maroa FFA Chapter as the most active chapter in Section 13 for the year 1948-49, The award was based on chapter activ ities and was presented by the [llinois Bankers Association. II, This plaque was presented to W. H. St. John as the Star State Farmer of Sec - tion 13. It was awarded on the basis of establishment in farming, leadership, and other co-operative activities, Future Farmers of America “wer Pa ‘9 : . a A FIRST ROW: B. Harris, D, Smith, D. Gardner, D, Argo, M, Lazell, M, Query, N. Cunningham, : J. Parker. ; SECOND ROW: Mr. Nicol, J. Stinson, D. Sullivan, D. Seely, L. Ruch, J. Coffman, L. Wilson, | E. Burks. THIRD ROW: R. Rose, J, Butler, B. Grubbs, D. Braden, D, Clifton, R. Morgan, D, Foulke. e FOURTH ROW: J. Rogers, R. Dash, B. Foster, E. Brown, J. H. Pittman, R. Clifton, N. Mayall, : J. Lowe. ILLINOIS ASSOCIATION FUTURE FARMERS Of AMERICA CHAPTER ACTIVITY CONTEST HIGHEST SECTION HONORS Spanish Club Miss Worner, David Foulke, Joan Warner, Sue Sullivan, Jerry Bolen. SECOND ROW: Janice Marlow, Ruth Foulke, Barbara Caplinger, Betty Lanter, Bill Bailey, Nancy McKinney, FIRST ROW: The Spanish Club under the direction of Miss Worner, elected the following officers: PP OMOOIG 6 65.6 ccs v00a0W es oa aes Oe Werner Vice-President ............... David Foulke Secretary-Treasurer ........,.Sue Sullivan Reporter ..........scee0e000e-Jerry Bolen The purpose of the club was the understanding of Spanish customs and lan- guage through games, dances, and songs. One of the high lights of the year was a Christmas party with Spanish games and music, 46 Civil Air Patrol FIRST ROW: Patty Stoutenborough, Joan Warner, Jerry Pennypacker, Gary Hughes, Mary Ishmael, Dorothy Adams. SECOND ROW: Jerry Bolen, Andrew Pollette, Leon Fornwalt, Gordon Wisnasky, Bobby Vaughan, Donald Braden, Mr. Keyes. THIRD ROW: Jim Luallen, Delbert Clifton, Jerry Elliot, Bob Gentle, Jack Walters, Glenn Terrell. The C, A, P, was under the direction of Mr. Keyes. It is a civilian organization composed of those interested in Air Age development. While it is semi-military, its main purpose is to encourage and foster civil aviation, to promote aviation edu- cation, to be ready for emergency service to the State, and above all, to help America take its proper place in the Air Age of today. The cadets, youngsters from 15-18 years of age, received valuable pre-flight training free of charge. They learned about C, A. P. regulations, navigation, me- chanics, aerodynamics meteorology, acrobatics, emergency power plants, and plans for emergency. The club took several field trips to study about plans and how to fly them. 47 ..... Band ........ The Maroa Band opened their season by giving a concert on Main Street, September 5th, as part of the annual Labor Day celebration, They marched at all home football games and at the Lovington game. Grade school band membe rs acted as fill-ins and performances included single spirals, double spirals, and the forming of letters, both stationary and moving. They led the Homecoming Parade, and played at the game that night where three twirlers made their first appearance. Assumption, who was the opponent, also brought their marching band and gave a fine perform- ance. On November 5th, the band went to Normal to see the Homecoming Pa- rade and football game. The Wesleyan Band gave a concert at the high school, December 7th. Maroa band members acted as ushers during the concert and served at the supper which band mothers prepared for the guests. During the basketball season, another twirler was added. The band played at the games and gave several marching exhibitions. They played in the contest at Paxton and several members did solo and ensemble work. Selected members participated in the Macon County Music Festival, Band officers were as follows: President................. Maryilynn St. John Vice-President.......... Patty Stoutenborough Secretary...ccssccccseecseeeee Alice Hoffman TPOASUTET. .cccnccccccctsvcecece Janice Mariow Librarian... .csccesscccecsstes minora Fouike Property Manager................ Dean Seely Uniform Manager................ Helen Heim Publicity Chairman.............. Jerry Bolen Social Committee Chairman.......John Rogers 48 a t ; E | , ‘7 at ee en ee i ee eae —— - sees , ; E ; b - 5 4 3 ¢ : - 4 Ps - OR amet ge +2 Seat nnatrata peer 4 “ EA rues . Odea rsa per Jen as ot i Se pies - Rw map oa a my ene ale ita ve Bag Le po Che iy 7 pare lipk hab arc Ste 9 oY wre wetinalrtne o FIRST ROW: P. Stoutenborough, E. Foulke, K. Price, J. Elliot, N. McKinney, J. Kitchell, SECOND ROW: Hz. Heim, D. Arnold, D. Seely, D. Clifton, J. Marlow, A. Hoffman, G. Hale, M. Morgan, J. Bolen, R. Clifton, B. Harris, T. Kitchell. THIRD ROW: B, Gentle, B. Brown, Miss Ravnaas, S. Cooper, D. Reed, M, St. John, C, Braden, J. Mathews, B. Lanter, J. Rogers, M. Leach. Randall. Alice Hoffman, Delores Boldrey, Charlotte Braden, Kathleen Ran ear s of America omemaker Future A FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: K, Price, A, Hoffman, D. Boldrey, M, Dunham, J. Randall, K. Randall, M. Jay, J. Doak, B. Weikle, P, Luckenbill, M. Leach, D, Reed, D, Hensley. — J, Marlow, E, Gruetman, M, Vaughan, J. Graupman, B, Cole, B. Cap oe : M, Gardner, S, Wise, B, Lanter, M, Ishmael, D, Pennypacker, D, Campbell, M. Long, J. Mathews. Miss R. Hughes, J, Warner, R, Jennings, J. Pope, P, McCay, E. Foulke, M. ly, John, E, Dubson, N, Bolen, B. Grimes, P, Stoutenborough, L, Argo, L. Moberly J. Ridgeway, §S, McCay. A, Hanks, E, Cox, P, Riley, C, Widick, M, Liming, J. Stinson, D, Butler, N, Stormer, B. Fento S. Cooper, C, Braden, G. Hale, N. McKinney, R. Bristow, T. Ringo, D, Adams, B, Brown. D, Andes, S, Sullivan, J. Widick, R. Foulke, H. Heim, n, E, Jennings, P. Tolby, M. Morgan, M, Russell. that their re Homemakers of America is to live better today in ee +. the families may be better tomorrow, ‘'Toward New Horizon The club, under the direction of Miss Rebecca Hughes, elected the following officers: Some of the n Jane Doa K was e} High Schoo], Apri) at The club Sends a delegate to the iO Club activitie � S€nding Ch FFA Parent-so henaans a President _,,__ : a a be ee teeeeesees. JANE Doak Vice-President... Dis. 6-.0708 tHe eee eeeeeeee Mary Jay Secretary... eae teseeeveseess. Betty Weikle ereaatinge oc TT te eee eee e ne eeeee se Kathleen Randall Historian, 8 vet oe tee e ee eeeeeeeesee Janice Randall Parliamentarian. ° ¢ 36-2 os J - © « _e@e@ eee e eeee es. Mary Dunham parece Chairman. TPT ete eee eee eeeneee es Marjorie ct rojects Chairman. re Luckenbi Chapter Mothe, (906 t ec cece vane ce eCRRY Chapter Father LS 8 2 eae teeeeseee Mrs, Wallace St. John Chapter Sister Bee .+eeees. Mr, John E, Kitowski seeeeeeee Janice Pollette home” for FHA wiener roast and hayride, working . er 4D ildren overseas, serving the PTA suPP thers. § included an FFA Stmas boxes to ch te gat Mar” d Section 13 Parliamentarian. The l Section 13 Rally was he East Bay FHA Camp each year, BO Librarians FIRST ROW: Norma Stormer, Reva Bristow, Helen Heim, Juanita Ridgeway, Mary Dunham, SECOND ROW: Mr. Kitowski, Leon Fornwalt, David Foulke, Miss Sitter, Betty Lanter, Esther Dubson, Mary Ishmael, Mr. Kitowski was in charge of the library with Miss Sitter as faculty assistant and Mary Ishmael as student assistant librarian. During each period of the day, different student librarians, who volunteered their ser- vices, had charge of the work inthe library. Their duties consisted of checking books in and out, cataloging, arranging magazines, straighten- ing book shelves, and helping to give the library a wholesome atmos - phere as the center of the school. Many new books were added to the li- brary this year and a section was reserved for the State Traveling Li- brary. 51 Drivers’ Training biela dn { s— ™ = ---— . Charlotte Widick, Janice Randall, Enos Pennypacker, Richard Smith, Mr. Kitowski, instructor, Maroa High School recognized the need for an effective course in driver edu- cation and training for high school students and started a course last fall. S.E. Burke, local Chevrolet dealer, provided a 1949, dual control, four door sedan to be used in this course, Instruction was given in the course through supervised road practice which was supplemented by classroom teaching. Mr. John Kitowski, high school science teacher, was the instructor, The general objectives of the course were: 1. To create a conscientious sense of social responsibility in drivers. 2. To set up standards of safe, sportsmanlike driving, 3, To equip the driver with information, skills, practices, and habits needed for such driving. 4, To acquaint the driver and pedestrian to this motor age. 5. To reduce traffic accidents to a minimum, There were thirty-six high school students who were enrolled in this course. 52 — a ee Coach Boyd, former captain of the Millikin University Basketball team, brought the Trojans through a successful season in both football and basketball. Warrensburg, Argenta, Mt. Zion, Lovington, and Niantic were among the basketball victories of the 1949-1950 season. Cheerleaders Nancy Bolen, Mary Dunham, Janice Randall, Nancy Bliss. These cheerleaders were selected by the student body to lead the school yells during the football and basketball season. 54 Football % oe) en oe . cs 7 Ss tty a. aie re 2 re : ihe yas by e “ FIRST ROW: Leon Fornwalt, Dorwin Sullivan, Darrell Weikle, Jack Walters, Bill Sinkosky, Dick Tharp, David Gardner, Dick Argo, Jack Coffman, Richard Rose. SECOND ROW: Enos Pennypacker, Bob Foster, Glenn Terrell, Elwood Brown, Andrew Pollette, Bill Bailey, Jerry Kitchell, Jim Luallen, Dick Smith, Terry Kitchell, Coach Boyd. (Absent: Gary Hughes, Bill Grubbs, Jerry Pennypacker, Melbourne Lazell), Farmer City 7 Ma roa 0 Cerro Gordo 43 Ma roa i) Ma roa 26 Illiopolis 6 Ma roa 26 (Homecoming) Assumption 13 Maroa 12 Moweaqua 7 Maroa 53 Bethany 26 St. Teresa 65 Maroa 6 The Maroa Trojans football team placed third in the Soya Conference with four wins and two losses, The record for the entire season was four wins and three losses, The Trojans lacked weight and material but made up for it with speed and determination, 55 First DICK THARP JACK WALTERS 56 Team LEON FORNWALT GARY HUGHES JACK SCHWARTZ DICK ARGO ME RLE QUERY Enos Pennypacker, Manager; Richard Hockaday; J, H. Pittman; Terry Kitchell; Roy Caldwell; Jerry Pennypacker; Melbourne Lazell; Bob Foster, Manager. SECOND ROW: Richard Rose; Dick Smith; Leroy Wilson; Coach Boyd; Andrew Pollette; Jim IT. uallen; Jerry Kitchell. FIRST ROW: Farmer City 49 Ma roa 29 Maroa 48 Wapella 26 Warrensburg 53 Ma roa 38 Argenta 40 Maroa 29 Maroa 42 Bethany 41 Alumni 44 Ma roa 39 Ma roa 53 Kenney 39 Deland-Weldon 49 Maroa 42 Lakeview 36 Maroa 30 Niantic 40 Maroa 34 Maroa 50 Warrensburg 40 Maroa 40 (2 overtimes) Argenta 37 St. Teresa 61 Ma roa 55 Ma roa 66 Kenney 37 Maroa 42 Mt. Zion 38 Macon 38 Maroa 36 Ma roa 54 Niantic 50 Ma roa ; 58 Lovington 57 Farmer City 61 Maron 43 Macon County Tournament at Decatur Ma roa 44 Niantic 35 Macon 52 Maran 50 Manon 54 Blue Mound 38 Maroa received third place in the tournament. Maroa placed third in the Cenoi The record for the entire season w the tournaments. s Conference with six wins and four losses. as nine wins and ten losses, not including Maroa 46 Deland-Weldon 43 Wapella 44 Maroa received first place in the tournament 58 Ee eik ae le Scores durin ON game g 59 Re we F 4 ee rd vee eh ' tok , a 4 ’ Cee es WA @ « Fe i. a“! 5 Maroa splashes to victory over Moweaqua. Tharp tries fora basket Robert Austin Jack Creason Lois Bristow Tom Doak Kenneth Burris Nellie Fornwalt Francis Clifton Sherleen Gall Carolyn Grimes Roger James James Hockaday Frank Jarvis Mary Ellen Hockaday Nita McKinney Gloria Hughes Marjean Montgomery Guy Neibuhr Barbara Rogers Richard Parlier Max Scott Rosemary Randall Betty Smithers Fiugene Riley Betty Wilson Lloyd Streight Former Ball Team farming with his father farming at home working in Mt. Pulaski farming with his father University of Illinois working at Illinois Power Company farming Nurses’ Training, Decatur and Macon County Hospital Illinois State Normal University working at Staley’s corn sheller Illinois State Normal University working at Staley’s Maroa Grade School secretary Nurses’ Training, Decatur and Macon County Hospital working at Rath's working at L. E. Myers Construction Company University of [Illinois farming at home Lincoln Junior College working at Staley'’s Mrs. Glenn Marlow farming with his father Mrs. Len Shaw farming in Hillsboro 60 Ze ‘k a Wh 9 SN Team MARY JAY Snow Queen EUGENE OLDFIELD Snow King 62 7 Favorites Z [x] = O st) UO z q Z, 84 q Q 63 Homecoming Dance . ui, J. Pennypacker, L. Argo, D, Gardner, K. Randall, M. Lazell, R. Bristow, B. Grubbs, M. Russe R. Jennings, B. Sinkosky, P. McCay, J. Walters, B. Marlow, D. Argo, M. Jay, D. Tharp, P, Stoutenborough, D, Sullivan, e This year the Homecoming Queen was Rebecca Jennings. Her aerate Patty Stoutenborough, Mary Jay, Reva Bristow, Phyllis McCay, Kathleen oF Mary Russell, and Louise Argo. Their escorts were Jerry Pennypacker, Gardner, Melbourne Lazell, Bill Grubbs, Jack Walters, Dick Argo, Dick Tharp, and Dorwin Sullivan, At 10:30 the candidates entered to music played by Jerry Parker's Band. a Mrs. Gleen Marlow, the former Betty Smithers, gave her crown to Bill Ee ; captain of the football team, who in turn crowned Rebecca Jennings queen. next dance was for the queen, her court, and their escorts. The gym was decorated with blue and gold streamers and autumn leaves. ecord Near two hundred fifty people attended the dance which proved to be bee attendance dance of the d an- year, At 12.30 thea hens played the final number @” other wonderfy] night was over. 64 Snow Flake Frolic The Christmas Dance proved to be the most beautiful dance of the year. There wes a false ceiling of red and green streamers and a Christmas tree, gaily decorat- ed, to add a special touch of the holiday season. This year a Snow Flake King and Queen was elected, Each class chose four Candidates -- two for queen and two for king. The king candidates were: Gene Oldfield, Dick Tharp, Jack Walters, Melbourne Lazell, Jack Coffman, Andrew Pollette, Terry Kitchell, and Richard Rose. ‘The queen candidates chosen were: Sarah McCay, Nancy Bolen, Mary Jay, Reva Bristow, Phyllis McCay, Kathleen Randall, Sue Sullivan, and Donna Reed. The high light of the evening was the crowning of Queen Mary Jay and King Gene Oldfield. Bill Oetzel’s orchestra then played a special number for the King and een and their court. 65 Junior Play SEATED: Betty Lanter, Betty Weikle, Bill Bailey, Melbourne Lazell, Jerry Pennypacker, Nancy Bliss, Mary Jay. STANDING: Mary Dunham, Peggy Luckenbill, Leon Fornwalt, Dorwin Sullivan, Jane Doak, Norma Stormer, Miss Sitter. “SEVENTEEN IS TERRIFIC ‘“Seventeen is Terrific’’ was presented by the Junior Class, March 31. This play revolved around the actions of a young boy named Chuck Allenby. He was trying desperately to obtain five dollars so that he could take his girl to an important dance. In his first attempt to get the money he worked on a garbage truck. After losing the $5.00 he had earned he borrowed a car, drove to a neighboring town, entered an amateur show, and once more earned $5.00. He had an accident with the car and the repair bill amounted to $4.85. In his last attempt to earn the money he went to a farm owned by his grandmother and found a can of five hundred pennies she once buried there. He returned home only to learn that she had promised them to his younger brother, who promptly claimed them. Later the original $5.00 re- appeared, With this money he purchased tickets, and the play ended hap- pily for everyone concerned. The cast was as follows: Dr. Allenby-Jerry Pennypacker Billie Allenby-Bill Bailey Grandma Waggoner-Betty Lanter Patsy Grant-Mary Dunham Hannah-Jane Doak Nancy Pomeroy-Peggy Luckenbill Chuck Allenby-Leon Fornwalt Hugo Jarvis -Melbourne Lazell Barbie Allenby-Mary Jay George Bennet-Dorwin Sullivan Janie Allenby-Nancy Bliss Ginny Grant-Betty Weikle Miss Sitter was the director and Norma Stormer was student director. 66 Senior Play ee 7 ‘4 x - 7] 7 : . hl as e 7 Ys A y 7 - Oe Me si aR 7 . - , ie ew St.” Bae OF. ee ax ¢ ;. . uM PN hels oe: Sie ies ns ry lees Y ‘ - 2 T 1’ STANDING: Dick Tharp, Bernadine Brown, Nancy Bolen, Barbara Grimes, Maryilynn St. John, Bill Grubbs, Joan Warner, Neil Cunningham, David Gardner, Miss Knoch, Gene Oldfield, Merle Cuery, Dick Argo. SEATED; Patty Stoutenborough, Marjorie Leach, Janice Randall, Helen Heim, Jerry Elliot, Darrell Weikle, Joe Butler. , The Senior Class play, ‘‘And Came the Spring’’, was presented on November 18 under the direction of Miss Marjorie Knoch, with the assistance of the student di- rector, Barbara Grimes. ‘‘And Came the Spring’ is a story of a typical American family known as the Hartmans, The Hartmans’ three children are: Virginia, 17, a very sophisticated girl; Elliott, 16, who writes tragic novels; and Midge, a whirlwind at 15. Midge thinks nothing of starting whirlwinds to impress her ‘‘one and only’’, Buzz Lindsay. But to her dismay Buzz is in love with Virginia. When Midge de- termines to manage lives and emotions to benefit herself, the hectic and hilarious ‘omplications into which she plunges her family almost prove disastrous, But in the end Midge steps in again and sets matters straight. The cast included: Mr, Hartman-Jerry Elliott Freddie North-Merle Query oy Hartman-Marjorie Leach Clancy-Dick Argo ‘ott Hartman-Gene Oldfield Edna-Nancy Bolen oe Hartman-Joan Warner Mr. Fields-David Gardner ican Hartman-Janice Randall Mrs. Fields-Bernadine Brown ae Lindsay-Bill Grubbs Messenger Boy-Joe Butler Nolan-Dick Tharp Alan Fields -Neil Cunningham Carollyn Webster-Maryilynn St. John Gabby Allen-Patty Stoutenborough Christine Myers-Helen Heim Homecoming Parade ad : — a The Homecoming parade, sponsored by the Pep Committee and headed by Dick Tharp, assembled at the high school at 2:00 p.m., October 14, The parade, with the band in the lead, circled around town, passed the judges stand, and returned to the high school. When the winners were announced, first prize was awarded to the Freshman Class, second prize to the Juniors, and third prize to the Senior Class. Hach float in the parade was built around a theme chosen by the class or OF ganization. SEPTEMBER 6 OCT OBER S NOVEMBER DECEMBER 27-28-29-30 Calendar School starts and brings with it a lot of lost Freshmen. P. T. A. meeting. Farmer City, here -- brings in football season with a bang. Band instrument demonstration, FFA trip of Danville, G. A. A. initiation, Freshman party. Assembly -- pianist. Cerro Gordo, there -- we lost. School movie ‘‘Swanee River ’. FHA Section 13 Officers’ Training School at Decatur -- Doak new parliamentarian. FHA-FFA wiener roast and hayride at St. John's -- sixth straight year. Band wiener roast and hayride at St. John’s -- it rained. Teachers Institute -- vacation at last. Illiopolis, there -- we won’ YMCA county meeting. P.T. A. meeting. Assumption, here -- glorious Homecoming victory: School movie ‘‘Miracle on 34th Street' ’. Mowequa, there -- we won, Teachers’ Institute. Lovington, there -- they won. Bethany, here -- victory is ours! Band trip to Normal’s Homecoming parade and game. Junior party. P.T. A. meeting. St. Teresa, here -- defeated but received third place in Soya Conference. FFA Grain Show. Armistice Day -- no school. School movie ‘‘Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ’. Senior play ‘‘And Camie the Spring' ’ -- lots of work but mostly fun. English classes to U. of I. to see ‘‘Much Ado About Nothing ’. Hi Tri initiation. Farmer City, here -- usher in basketball season with defeat. Thanksgiving vacation -- everybody takes time for turkey and trimmin's. Wapella, here -- victory’ F.H. A. initiation -- given in evening, mothers invited. Warrensburg, there -- they won. FFA-FHA carnival -- side show and everything. Illinois Wesleyan Band Concert at the high school, P.T. A. meeting - F. B. I. agent as guest speaker. Argenta, here -- we'll win next time. Bethany, there -- we won by one point. Alumni, here -- they won! How could they? Kenney, here -- victory. School movie ‘‘Jane Eyre’. Christmas party -- lots of food and beautiful gifts. Snowflake Frolic -- first of its kind but enjoyed by all. Christmas vacation starts -- two glorious weeks of fun, food, and sleep. Niantic holiday tournament, 69 Snapshots JANUAR Y 3 Back to school -- Oh! the misery. 3 Deland-Weldon, there -- defeated. 6 Lekeview, here -- lost again, 10 Junior rings arrived -- pretty. 11 Group pictures for annual, 12 P.T. A. meeting. 13. More group pictures for annual. 13 Niantic, there -- we lost, 17 Warrensburg, here -- victory by ten points: 18 School movie ‘‘Laura’’, 19-20 Semester exams -- get out the headache pills. 20 Argenta, there -- it took two overtimes but we won. 23 Second semester starts -- back to work. 24-25-26 Macon County Tourney -- third place, hurrah: 31 Kenney, here -- victory is ours. FEBRUARY 2 Hi-Tri party. 3 Mt. Zion, there -- we did it again. 7 Macon, here -- we lost. 9 P.T. A. meeting. 10 Niantic, here -- victory for the Trojans. 13. No school -- one day off to celebrate Abe's birthday. 14 Lovington, here -- close game, won by one point, 15 School movie ‘‘Green Grass of Wyoming ’. 16 P.T. A. supper -- oh! what wonderful food. 17 Farmer City, there -- we didn’t win. 21-22-23-24 District Tourney at Waynesville. MARCH 1-2-3 Regional Tourney. 3 No school, 7 FFA parent-son banquet. 8 Vocal solo preliminaries at Maroa High. 9 P.T. A. meeting. 15 School movie ‘‘Iron Curtain’’. 25 Instrumental solo and ensemble contest at Paxton. 31 Jumior_play ‘‘Seventeen is Terrific’’ -- what a guy will do for $5.00. APRIL 1 Band contest at Paxton. 7 Good Friday -- no school. 10 Easter vacation. 13 P, T. A. meeting. 14 Circus clown program. 15 FHA Section 13 Rally at Maroa High. 19 School movie MAY 1l P.T. A. meeting. 17 School Movie ‘'Three Little Girls in Blue’’. 19 ek eta and prom -- a big event for the _ upperclassmen. 25-26 Semesters exams -- Seniors don't have to take ‘em: 26 Class Night - the beginning of the end. 28 Baccalaureate. 29 Picnic and assembly -- fun for all. 30 Memorial Day -- no school. 31 Graduation -- the end of a long journey around the diamond of high school life. 71 , EE Se” SUI, Gis TREE, ES eae , ———- J ey Am sg wv We, the Senior Class of Maroa High School, are very much indebted to the advertisers who made possible the publication of this yearbook for the class of 1950. Their contributions, are appreciated very much. The Millikin National Bank FAMILY -TYPE CHECKING ACCOUNTS This Bank Has Put The Checking Account On An Average-Family Bases. If You Can Keep A Moderate Balance, And Have No More Than The Usual Number Of Transactions, You'll Find That The Convenience And Protection Of Your Checking Account Will Actually Cost You Nothing? 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JORDAN’S DRIVE-INN Fine Foods 2512 North Main Decatur Llinois COZY NOOK COMPLIMENTS Hamburgers - French Fries Homemade Chili OF Open Every Day A FRIEND Frank Mathews Maroa Tllinois COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF OF A FRIEND A FRIEND R, M, MARTIN COMPANY Jewelers Optometrist 108 E. Prairie St, Decatur Tlinois CORNER CAFE Glenn (Tobe) Tozer Meals Light Lunches Roszells Ice Cream Quick, Clean, Courteous Service Maroa Llinois CLINTON FLORAL SHOP AND GREENHOUSE Plants - Cut Flowers - Gifts Funeral Designs 703 N. 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