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

Text from Pages 1 - 206 of the 1952 volume:

— — — -| _ teyoAed. u — TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY DALLAS. TEXAS MEANS BETTER YEARBOOKS - = 7 We, the Senior Class of 1952 gratefully de¬ dicate our annual to our class advisor, Mr. John E. Kitowski who has been a member of our faculty for several years. His broad and varied training and experience together with the knowledge of his subject matter has helped him to be one of our best teachers. He also has a deep understanding of high school boys and girls, and seems to maintain an all-important sense of humor and sincere interest in the variety of tasks that come his way. rftutual First row: Mr. Kitowski, L. Ruch, J. Coffman, K. Randall, P. McCay, R. Morgan. Second row: J Mathews, E. Pennypacker, D. Campbell, R. Smith, J. Graupman, L. Wilson, D. Braden, L. B. Moberly, R. Hockaday, D. Arnold, C. Kinkaid, J. Widick. Co-Editors-Jack Coffman Kathy Randall Business Manager.Phyllis McCay Assistant Business Manager- - Leland Ruch Circulation-Laura B. Moberly Richard Hockaday Charles Ashcraft Advertising Manager.Dick Smith Don Arnold Janice Mathews Leland Ruch Sports Editors-Ronald Morgan LeRo.y Wilson Snapshots- - -.Tom Pennypacker Phyllis McCay Don Braden Classes-Darlene Campbell Calendar-Janet Widick Alumni-Janet Widick Activities.- - Janice Mathews Darlene Campbell Faculty-Laura B. Moberly Commencement-Carol Kinkaid Joyce Graupman Mr. Myrvold, Camera Art Studio, Decatur, and Mr. Keyes took the pictures. Taylor Publishing Co. , Dallas, Texas were our publishers. The Trojan is the 37th edition of annuals put out by Senior classes of Maroa High School. This edition will serve as a memory book for us to look back on in future years, so that we may recall many incidents in our high school life. Of course, this book centers mostly around the Seniors, but there are many more pic¬ tures and articles about the whole school including activities, classes, faculty and organizations. The Trojan this year, has two new features which we think are very nice. One of these is the padded cover and the other is the printing on one side of the page which gives the appearance of a larger book. The staff of The Trojan was chosen at the beginning of the year. As Co-Editors, we, along with Mr. Kitowski, our class advisor, had the job of directing and putting the book together. Getting enough ads and subscriptions were two of the biggest jobs which we had to tackle. But, nearly everybody worked hard and the ads and subscriptions came through in large numbers to make the book self-supporting financially. Now that The Trojan is completed, we only hope that you enjoy looking through our book as much as we have enjoyed putting it together. ■ The above picture is Maroa High School. This building built in 1930 and located just west of the city limits of Maroa, houses grades nine, ten, eleven and twelve of the Maroa Unit School District No. 2, comprising areas in and around Maroa, Forsyth and Hickory Point. At present, the Maroa Unit School System uses the ”8-4 plan” of or¬ ganization. This building houses the offices of the superintendent of the unit school district, prin¬ cipal ' s office, academic and vocational classrooms and a gymnasium with stage. Although this building has served the needs of our community for many years, we are badly in need of expanded facilities, such as a farm shop, or general shop, in a pro¬ gressive farm community such as ours, and also more equipment in our commercial department, library, home economics and farm shop. 9 SUPERINTENDENT W. D. KEYES, JR. The American people in general--rather than any governmental agency or special group, such as a churc h or an educational association--are responsible for both the achievements and the shortcomings of the nation ' s public school system. They establish schools, provide the money for maintaining them, and have the final word as to what will be taught. Like all other public institutions in the United States the public schools are co-operative projects, maintained for and by the people. In local school systems, the public exercise their control over public education thru the board of education and one superintendent. In Maroa, Unit District No. 2, comprising areas in and a around Maroa, Forsyth and Hickory Point is in charge of Supt. W. D. Keyes, Jr. The super¬ intendent is responsible to his board, and hence to the people of his community, not only for proper administration of the school plant and personnel, but also for such improvements in the school program as he may be able to bring about. The superintendent, therefore, is in a stra¬ tegic position to direct attention to the values of education and to the needs of the schools. As the responsible head of the schools, the superintendent has to know much about such things as, finances, business administration, school architecture, the problems of instruction, public relations, guidance and personnel problems. During the long term of office as head of our school system we feel Mr. Keyes has shown ef¬ fective insight and knowledge and has proved to be an educational statesman. SWW Sducatum First row, left to right: D. M. Dewhirst, President; William A. McGuire, Vic Walters. Second row, left to right: J. Harmon, D. Pope, N. Braden, R. D. Bolen. Secretary. Members of the school board are elected to act as representatives of the people in a legislative, but not in an executive capacity. The school board passes upon the pol¬ icies proposed by the superintendent, such as, the annual budget for the operation and maintenance of the school system, new buildings and improvements and the se¬ lections of personnel. Public education today involves big business, and it is necessary for one to have a broad conception of what education is, and what it is trying to ac¬ complish. We appreciate ail that our board members are doing so that our schools can perform the many tasks assigned to them and safeguard the democratic way of life, now seriously threatened s4d tti t£d iastia t MR. BOYD and MR. KEYES The high school principal and the assistant principal are brought into intimate asso¬ ciation with those for when schools exist--the pupils. This factor alone makes their job very important. These two men rank high in teaching and supervisory ability, executive ability, personal traits,and education. We deeply appreciate their pro¬ fessional skill, technical knowledge of the problems involved, tact, frankness and loyalty. ■ r ' faculty j4ttd lcu4 4 I W. D. BOYD B. S., James Millikin University. Assistant Principal, American History, Boy ' s Phys. Ed. , Coach. BOY ' S PHYSICAL EDUCATION First row, left to right: J. Hoffman, R. Hughes, J. Luallen, F. McFarland, J. Rogers, J. Parker. Second row, left to right: R. Dash, L. McCay, J. Duxbury, K McKinney, A. Creekmur, J. Mc¬ Kinney. Third row, left to right: R. Caldwell, N. Mayall, D. Shockcy, L. Blazer, Fourth row, left to right: R. Rose, P. Fornwalt, B. Henderson, R. Broom. MRS. GENE BRANDT B. A. , Illinois State Nor¬ mal University. Cheer¬ leaders Sponsor, G. A. A., Girl ' s Phys. Ed. , Tumb¬ ling. First row, left to right: S. Stout, L. Argo, S. Sulli¬ van, D. Reed, D. Boldrey, J. Stinson, P. Crutcher, A. Hoffman, K. Price. Second row, left to right: S. Bennett, A. Hanks, M. Ishmael, D. Pennypacker, S. Mathews, P. Conn¬ elly, N. Mcllvenna, C. Randall. Third row, left to right: E. Hockaday, B. Caplinger, Mrs. Brandt, V. Vaughn, M. Austin. GIRL ' S PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 ?acult(f s4 td @lcu4eA HARRIETT BROWN B. S., State Normal Univ. , English,2, 3; Speech 3,4; Senior Class Play Director. SOPHOMORE ENGLISH First row, left to right: B. Brown, D. Miller, D. Boyer, M. Ishmael, P. Crutcher, C. Randall, E. Hockaday, V. Vaughn, B. Caplinger, J. Horton, N. Mcllvenna, M. Austin, Miss Brown. Second row, left to right: N. Atkins, S. Bennett, S. Dorsey, P. Luallen, P. Connelly, S. Staudt, R. Hughes, S. Mathews, E. Runyen, L. Paschal, D. Wikowsky, L. Blazer. MRS. BETTY BUSSONE B. S., State Normal Univ. , English 1,4; Jr. Class Play, Director. Spanish 1; Student Council Sponsor. First row, left to right, sitting: L. Cole. D. Mullens, B. Gilbert, F. McFarland, S. Perry, G. Pashai, B. Henderson, K. McKinney, G. Fox, N. Adams. Second row, left to right, standing: J. McKinney, G. Luallen, J. Cox, R. Stevenson, A. Creekmur, R. Broom, L. McCay, L. Rogers, K. Able and Mrs. Bussone. FRESHMAN ENGLISH P CdCtCf, f4ttd MRS. FRED COEN B.S. University of Illinois; Blue and Gold Sponsor; Bookkeeping; General Busi¬ ness; Shorthand. SHORTHAND First row, left to right: D. Butler, M. Gilbert, C. Braden, L. B. Moberly. Second row, left to right: J. Marlow, G. Hale, M. Ashcraft, P. J. Lambeth. Third row, left to right: D. Pennypacker, J. Widick, Mrs. Coen. VIRGINIA HUGHES A.B., Western Kentucky State College; Algebra 1,2; Junior Class Sponsor; Plane Geometry; Solid Geometry; Trigonometry. First row, left to right: C. Braden, G. Hale, J. Mar¬ low, P. Tolby, E. Greutman, B. Fenton. Second row, left to right: E. Foulke, K. Price, D. Pennypacker, D. Butler. Third row, left to right: P. J. Lambeth, E. Jennings, S. Cooper, M. Long, N. McKinney, D. Griffin, M. Morgan, Miss Hughes. GEOMETRY CLASS faculty s4 td (Zlaccec W. DAYTON KEYES, JR. A.B. Ill. Wesleyan Univ.; A. M. Univ of Ill. ; Grad¬ uate Work Univ. of Colo. PRE-FLIGHT First row, left to right: D. Braden, R. Caldwell, F. Weikle, J. Parker. Second row, left to right: R. Hughes, F. Fornwalt, D. Miller, E. Pennypacker, J. Luallen, D. Boyer, L. Wilson, R. Hockaday, B. Harris, Mr. Keyes. JOHN E. KITOWSKI A.B. Ripon College; M. A. Columbia Univ. ; Phi Delta Kappa. De Kalb State Teachers College; Biology; Driver ' s Training; General Science; Physics; Senior Class Sponsor; Teacher-Librarian; ”The Trojan” Sponsor. First row, left to right: J. Parker, L. Ruch, J. Coffman, G. Luallen, B. Harris, L. Argo. Second row, left to right: R. Dash, R. Morgan, R. Hockaday. A. Hoffman, Mr. Kitowski, E. Pennypacker. PHYSICS faculty rfud la44ec M. J. NICOL B. E., State Normal Univ. ; M. S. , Iowa State College; Attented Univ. of Illinois, Univ. of Iowa; Agriculture 1,2, 3,4; FFA Sponsor; 4-H Sponsor. G. I. Farm Train¬ ing School. AGRICULTURE First row, left to right; B. Harris, D. Braden, R. Smith, L. Wilson, J. Coffman, R. Rose, J. Rogers. Second row; J. Parker. Third row, left to right; Mr. Nicol, J. Lowe, R. Dash, L. Ruch, J. Hoffman, R. Clifton. SHIRLEY RAVNAAS Ph. B. , Ill. Wesleyn Univ. Additional study at Univ. of Colorado; Univ. of Illinois; State Normal Univ.; Instru¬ mental Music. Left to right; E. Hockaday, M. Long, S. Johnson, O. Dash, D. W esterman, E. Foulke, K. Price, D. Ar¬ nold, N. Atkins, Miss Ravnaas. INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC 0 ?€tcultty W. K. SHAW B.S. Univ. of Ill. ; M. Ed. Univ. of I1L j Attended Gustavus Adolphus;Iowa State College; Univ. of Kansas. Amer. Problems Freshman Sponsor; World History. SOCIAL PROBLEMS First row, left to right: S. Sullivan, P. McCay, K. Randall, M. Ashcraft, J. Rogers. Second row, left to right: J. Lowe, D. Reed, D. Boldrey, S. Jackson. Third row, left to right: N. Mayall, J. Hoffman, R. Rose. R. Smith, R. Caldwell, R. Clifton, P. Forn- walt f Mr. Shaw. First row, left to right: N. Mcllvenna, C. R andall, N. Adkins, S. Bennett, P. Connelly, S. Mathews, S. Dorsey. NANCY JANE TEUSCHER Second row, left to right: P. Crutcher, M. Austin, B. S., State Normal Univ.; V. Vaughn, B. Caplinger, E. Hockaday, J. Lorton, Graduate Work, Univ of M. Ishmael, S. Bennett, P. Luallen, L. Paschal, Illinois; FHA Sponsor; Home Miss Teuscher, B. Brown. Economics 1,2,3. HOME ECONOMICS CHARLOTTE EARLES An efficient school secretary helps a great deal with the smooth running of any schooL Charlotte Earles, our secretary, is seated at her desk in the office in the morning to start her day ' s work. It consists of compiling the tardy and absent slips; typing busi¬ ness letters; typing tests for the different departments; mimeographing; keeping lunch money checked and recorded; calling teachers and pupils to the phone; acting as re¬ ceptionist in the office; keeping honor roll records and many other school records; taking care of the lost and found articles; or any of a hundred and one jobs that go with the dutires of a secretary in a school office. Days are often rushed and hectic, but through it all Charlotte remains pleasant, calm and friendly. MR NELSON RED SMITH No member of the school organization can render more important service than a well qualified head janitor or custodian. Mr. Nelson Smith, our custodian, fits into this category. No one realizes the many hours which he devotes to his work. The comfort and health of pupils and teachers are in his hands. Red is appreciated and serves the school welL ■ ’Panetit- 7etu£ei4 rfteodattott Left to right, sitting: Mesdames Long, Randall, Smith, Hoffman. Standing: Mrs. Brandt, Mrs. Morgan, Miss Hughes, Mrs. Coen, Mrs. Hughes. The Maroa High School Parent-Teachers Association met the second Thursday of each month at 7:45 P. M. in the gym. The executive board met the first Thursday of each month at 3:30 P. M. in the high school. The theme for this years program was Building Together for a free world. Some of the programs offered this year were a reception for the faculty, Halloween Party, a Night School Session, Christmas Program, Lecture and Pictures on Europe, Girl ' s P. E. Class Demonstration, Speech Contest, Athletic Banquet and a Home Econo¬ mics Style Show. OFFICERS President, Mrs. Virgil Smith Vice President, Mrs. Marvin Randall Secretary, Mrs. Nick Hoffman Treasurer, Mrs. Clifford Long Historian, Mrs. Harry Morgan Parliamentarian, Mr. W. D. Keyes, Jr. Student Representatives, Freshmen, Nellis Adams Sophomores, Jo Kinkaid Juniors, Charlotte Braden Seniors, Janice Mathews COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN Program, Mrs. Marvin Randall Music, Miss Shirley Ravnaas Membership, Mrs. H. L. Hockaday Finance, Mrs. David Pope Hospitality, Mr. M. J. Nicol, Miss Virginia Hughes Social, Mrs. Julius Staudt Publicity, Mrs. Betty Coen Magazine and Health, Mrs. Loren Randall Co. Council Del., Mrs. Donald Hughes Sencat (?,lcM4 0££ice%4 PRESIDENT JACK COFFMAN, ••Chili A Case of Springtime” 3; Annual Co-Editor 4; Basketball Manager 3; Blue and Gold Staff 3,4; Blue and Gold Editor 4; Boy ' s State 3; Christmas Chorus 4; Christmas Dance-Master of Ceremonies 4; Christmas King Candidate 2,3; Class Committees 1,2. 3,4; Class President 4. Class Treasurer 3; FFA 2,3,4; FFA Secretary 3; FFA President 4 FFA Public Speaking Contest 3,4; FFA Parliamentary Procedure Contest 3,4; FFA Soil Conservation Contest 3,4; Football 1,2, 3, 4; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Y 1.2, 3. PTA Speech Contest 3; Sophomore English Play 2; Student Council 2. VICE PRESIDENT LeROY WILSON, Brother A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Basketball Captain 4; C. A. P. 4; Class President 2,3; Class Vice President 4; Class Committees 1,2,3,4; Christmas King 4; FFA 1,2,3, 4; FFA Treasurer; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Y 1, 2,3; Student Council 1; Track 1. Se tOxi SECRETARY JANICE ETHEL MATHEWS, Mattie A Case of Springtime 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff 4; Band 2,3,4; Band Contest 2, 3,4; Band Solo 3; Blue and Gold Staff 3,4, Chorus 2,4; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4, Class Secretary 4; Driver ' s Training 2; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; FHA Vice President 3; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. Camp 3; G. A. A. Treasurer 3; Glee Club 2; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi«-Tri 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri President 4; Pep Squad 1,2, 3, 4; Sextet 2; Sophomore English Play 2; Stunt Show 2; Tumbling 2, 3,4; Tumbling Exhibition 2,3, Tumbling Manager 4; Tumbling Vice President 3. TREASURER LAURA BELLE MOBERLY, Moe A Case of Springtime 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff 4; Band 3,4; Band Contest 3,4; Band Council 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Class Committees 1,2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 1; Class Treasurer 4; Driver ' s Training 2; FHA 1,2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,3; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2,3,4; Hi-Tri Vice President 4; Queen Candi¬ date, Christmas Dance 4; Sophomore English Play 2. Se U n4 DONALD LEE ARNOLD - Cook A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Camp 3; Band Festival 2; Band Manager 3; Chorus 4; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Driver’s Training 2; Good Night Ladies 4; Junior Class Stand 3; Music Contest 2, 3,4. CHARLES ASHCRAFT - Bud Entered from Mattoon High; Annual Staff 4; Class Committees 4; Student Director, Class Play 4. DONALD BRADEN - Cyrano De Braden Annual Staff 4; Basketball Manager 3,4; Camera Club 2,3; C. A.P. 1,2, 3. 4; Class Committees 1, 2, 3, 4; Driver’s Training 2; F.F. A. 1, 2,3,4; F.F. A. Corn Contest, first Place 4; Radio Club 2; Senior Class Play Committee 4; Sophomore English Play 2. Se U i4 DARLENE CAMPBELL - Dolie A Case of Springtime 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,4; Class Committees 1,2,3, 4; Driver s Training 2; F.H. A. 1, 2, 3,4; G. A. A. 1,2, 3,4; Glee Club 2; Good Night Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4: Hi-Tri Treasurer 4; Sophomore English Play 2; Stunt Show 2; Pep Squad 1,2, 3,4; Tumbling 2. JOYCE GRAUPMAN - Irish A Case of Springtime 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff 4; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Class Treasurer 2; Driver ' s Training 2; F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Good Night Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4; Hi-Tn Secretary 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; Librarian 3; Pep Squad 1, 2, 3,4; Sophomore English Play 2; Student Council 3; Tumbling 2. BETTY JO GREUTMAN - Runt (nee Creighton) Decatur High 1, 2, 3; Entered M.H.S. January 28, 1952; F.H. A. 4; Tumbling 4. S tivu RICHARD HOCKADAY - Ricardo Annual Staff 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Basketball Manager 1; C.A.P. 4; Class Committees 1, 2,3,4; Driver’s Training 2; Football Manager 1,2; Pep Committee 4; Student Council Treasurer 3; Track 1. CAROL KINK AID - Corral Annual Staff 4; Chorus 1,2; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Driver’s Training 3; F.H. A. 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3,4; Junior Class Play 3; Librarian 2,3; Pep Club 2; Senior Class Play 4; Sextet 2; Sophomore English Play 2. PHYLLIS AILEEN MCCAY - Sippy A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Christmas Chorus 4; Christmas Queen Candidate 2,3; Class Committees 1,2,3, 4; F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. President 3; G. A. A. 2,4; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3.4; Homecoming Queen 4; Homecoming Queen Candi¬ date 1,2, 3,4; Junior Class Secretary 3; Librarian 3,4; Sophomore English Play 2; Tumbling Team 1. Se Uvu RONALD GLENN MORGAN - Red A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4; Camera Club 2; Class Committees 1, 2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3; F.F.A Judging Team 3; F.F. A. Parliamentary Procedure Team 3; Football 3,4; Goodnight Ladies Stage Manager 4; Sophomore English Play 2. ENOS EDWARD PENNYPACKER - Tom- Annual Staff 4; Basketball Manager 2; Camera Club 2,3; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Driver ' s Training 2; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3; Football 2,3; Radio Club 1; Track 1. KATHLEEN DOLORES RANDALL - Kathy A Case of Springtime 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff co-editor 4; Band Council 3; Blue and Gold Staff 1, 2,3,4; Cheerleader 3; Chorus 4; Christmas Dance Queen Candidate 2 4; Christmas Dance Queen 4; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Class President 1; F.H.A. 1.2, 3, 4; F.H. A. Camp 3; F.H.A. Chairman of Degrees 4; F. H. A. Chairman of Projects 3; F.H.A. Section 13 Secretary 3; F.H.A. Treasurer 2; G. A. A. 1, 2,4; G. A. A. Parliamentarian 4; Good Night Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri Program Chairman 4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1,2; Librarian 4; P.T. A. Executive Board 3; P.T. A. Speech Contest 3,4; Pep Committee 3; Sophomore English Play 2; Student Council 2,4; Student Council Vice President 4; Twirler 2,3. I Se ti i4 LELAND RUCH - Wewand A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4;Class Committees 1, 2,3,4; Driver’s Training 4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. Soil Judging Team 1st. place 3; F.F.A. Soil Judging Contest 2nd place individual 3; F.F. A. Committees 1,2, 3,4; Football 3,4; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Y 2,3; Sophomore English Play 2. RICHARD DEAN SMITH - Smitty A Case of Springtime 3; Annual Staff 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Blue and Gold Staff 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Christmas Chorus 4; Christmas King Candidate 3,4;Class Committees 1, 2, 3.4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; F.F. A. Judging Contests 3,4; F. F. A. Parliamentary Procedure Contest 4; F. F. A. Reporter 4; F.F.A. Watchdog 2; Football 1, 2, 3,4; Football Captain 4; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Y 1,2,3; Librarian 4; Sophomore English Play 2; Student Council 4; Student Council President 4. JANET LOU WIDICK - Lou A Case of Springtime ; Student Director 3; American Panorama 1; Annual Staff4; Class Committees 1,2, 3,4; Driver ' s Training 2;F.H. A. 1,2, 3,4; F.H. A. Camp Delegate 3; F.H. A. Historian 4; G. A. A. 1, 2,3, 4; G. A. A. Vice President 4; Goodnight Ladies 4; Hi-Tri 1,2, 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate4; Pep Committee 4; Student Council 1; Snow Queen Candidate 3. We started out in the fall of 1948 at Television Station M-A-R-O-A with 25 members. We at once went to work in a four-act play of high school life. In the first act we took the part of Green Freshmen with Miss Jeanette Grimmer as our Advisor director. The officers we elected were: President, Kathleen Randall; Vice Resident, Fred Tozer; Secretary, Laura Belle Moberly, and Treasurer, Phyllis McCay. Our Pep Committee representa¬ tives were Dorothy Hensley and Glenn Terrell, our Student Council representatives were LeRoy Wilson and Janet Widick, and our Queen candidates were Phyllis McCay and Kathleen Randall. During the first act, we lost Peggy Arnold, Edwinna McCormick and Gordon Wisnasky, but Joyce Smelser and Andrew Polette came in their place. In the second act, there were twenty-four of us in the class with Mr. John Kitowski as advisor. The officers for this year were President, LeRoy Wilson; Vice President, Andy Polette; Secretary, Dorothy Hensley and Treasurer, Joyce Graupman. Our members on the Student Council were Kathleen Randall and Jack Coffman. Our Pep Committee representatives were Phyllis McCay and Glenn Terrell. Our candidates for Homecoming and Christmas Queen were Phyllis McCay and Kathleen Randall. Our Christmas King candidates were Jack Coffman and Andy Polette. During the second act, we lost Joyce Smelser, Dorothy Hensley, Paula Jan Menter and Bill Busick, but Gordon Wisnasky came to the class. Harold Skeels, Harrison Neal and Bob Foster were each members of our class for a week. In the third act with 22 members, we took the part of Juniors. We elected as our officers: Pres¬ ident, LeRoy Wilson; Vice President, Andy Polette; Secretary, Phyllis McCay and Treasurer, Jack Coffman. The Student Council representatives were Richard Hockaday and Joyce Graup¬ man and the Pep Committee representatives were Bob Foster and Kathleen Randall. Our Home¬ coming Queen candidates were Phyllis McCay and Joyce Graupman. Our Christmas Queen candidates were Phyllis McCay and Janet Widick and the King candidates were Jack Coffman and Richard Smith. We lost Glenn Terrell, Gordon Wisnasky, Andy Polette, Bob Foster and Fred Tozer during the third act, but gained Carol Kinkaid. Pat Weber was with us for almost the entire year. For the final act we elected the following officers: President, Jack Coffman; Vice President, LeRoy Wilson; Secretary, Janice Mathews and Treasurer, Laura Belle Moberly. Our represen¬ tatives on the Student Council were Kathleen Randall and Richard Smith. Our Pep Committee representatives were Janet Widick and Richard Hockaday. Our Homecoming Queen candidates were Phyllis McCay and Janet Widick, At the Winter Wonderland Dance our Queen candidates were Kathleen Randall and Laura Belle Moberly and our King candidates were LeRoy Wilson and Dick Smith. Charles Ashcraft joined our group for the fourth act. Now with nineteen members, we have completed the fourth television act of high school life. £ 44 ' Po K Come along and view with us. Come share our new TV. Pull Up the chair and dream awhile. See what we used to be. There ' s a sign, it ' s ”48, We were really green. They certainly took it out on us. Our memory ' s all too keen. Thirsty now? Well, here ' s a coke. Oh, there ' s enough for all. Take a glimpse in ”49, We were really on the ball. We ' re in the swing of things. At old Maroa High. Remember all the winer roasts And school parties all gone by? Pull the chair up closer, Kid, Can everybody see? It ' s in the year of ”50” now. We ' re happy as can be. Working like beavers on the Prom, Selling candy day and night. Hey, don ' t forget that play we gave, It was a sheer delight. My goodness now, it ' s ”52” In our Senior year you ' ll find us. Plays, and parties, dances, too We leave good times behind us. It ' s really getting late, you know, We ' re glad that you could come, But, first we ' d like to thank you all. For everything you ' ve done. The Daughters of the American Revolution, through the Stephen Decatur Chapter, Decatur, Illinois, honors each year one girl from each of the county high schools, to represent their chapter in the state and nationwhide Good Citizenship Pilgrimage. ” The aim of this pro¬ ject is to build youthful character and to call attention to those qualities which are desirable in good citizens. Janet Widick was chosen this year to represent Maroa High School. The selection was made on the basis of: Dependability, Truthfulness, Honesty, Punctuality, Service,Co-operation, Helpfulness, Responsibility, Leadership,Person¬ ality, Self Control, Initiative, Patriotism, Unselfish Loyalty to American Ideals. (?lcU4 Pwife tecy -IT FINALLY HAPPENED The makers of the squeegy-weegy cereal Squeegies present our television drama, -It Finally Happened. We turn to station M-A-R-O-A and channel 52. The cast is as follows: DONALD LEE ARNOLD, the world-famous piano soloist at Carnegie Hall. His favorite piece is Good Night Ladies. CHARLES ASHCRAFT is still standing first in line at the Unemployment Agency. DONALD BRADEN is now a stand-in for Gregory Peck with his long legs and deep voice. DARLENE CAMPBELL, now Mrs. Ronald Hoff, who is manager of the Kroger store in Clinton, Illinois. JACK COFFMAN, Dean of Science at the U. of I. His new formula is how to grow hair on Miss Brown ' s head. JOYCE GRAUPMAN now owns a young ladies ' apparel shop specializing in blue jeans and plaid shirts. AUDREY HANKS, now Mrs Eddie Mills and proprietor of the Jenny Wren Cafe in Clin¬ ton. Illinois. R ICHARD HOCK AD AY, now specializes in used cars, preferably Chevy convertibles. CAROL KINKAID, now flying in the wide blue yonder as airline hostess for Ozark Airlines. JANICE MATHEWS, soul owner of the world famous chain of restauratns, the Cozy Nooks. PHYLLIS McCAY, now the wife of Eugene Oldfield and the mother of two not so old Oldfields . LAURA BELLE MOBERLY, now an accomplished artist. She ' s always been terribly in¬ terested in Art. RONALD MORGAN, now a star performer at the Bob Sled run in Sun Valley, Idaho. ENOS PENNYPACKER, owns a large factory which manufactures Inky ' s Ink and Inkblotters. KATHLEEN RANDALL, president of the Bank of Maroa and running an orphan ' s home for bachelors. LELAND RUCH, now runs the Ruch Trucking Co. , and specializes in hauling kids home from weiner roasts. RICHARD SMITH now a millionaire from the proceeds of a bright inspiration in speech class--his book entitled How to Train Your Pooch. JANET W1DICK, now a featured soloist with Guy Lombardo ' s orchestra She got her ex¬ perience at the Junior-Senior Prom. LeROY WILSON, star member of The Whiz Kids, now married after several divorces, but on a good start for future basketball players. Will our Gal Sunday be around on Monday? Tune in our next thrilling episode and find out. This is your Squeegy announcer Irish” signing off until next time. Goodbyeeeee! - Senear 7{ tCC We, the Senior Class of 52 of Maroa High School, of the County of Macon and State of Confusion, being sound in both mind and body, do hereby state our last will and testament: We, the Senior Class, bequeath our unusual dignity, high morals, and our unceasing efforts to get the most out of every situation to the Juniors. We, the Senior Class, bequeath our influence on the world situation and everyone in general to the Sophomores. We, the Senior Class, bequeath our ability to co-operate in class meetings to the Freshmen. 1, Donald Arnold, bequeath my ability to be a good boy to John Duxbury. 1, Charles Ashcraft, bequeath my way with girls to Arky Creekmur. 1, Donald Braden, bequeath my position as basketball manager to anyone who can handle the position. 1, Darlene Campbell, bequeath my quietness to Phyllis Crutcher, who could use it. I, Jack Coffman, bequeth my office as President of the Bachelors Club to Jerry Cox. I, Joyce Graupman, bequeath my ability to be a Lonesome Gal to Donna Jean Reed I, Richard Hockaday, bequeath my ability to talk a lot and still say nothing to Lyndel McCay. I, Carol Kinkaid, bequeath my ability to wear glasses and keep them on to Floy Foster. I, Janice Mathews, bequeath my athletic ability to Shirley Pittman. I, Phyllis McCay, bequeath my giggle in Home Ec. class to Elsie Hockaday, who has a good start at it. I, Laura Belle Moberly, bequeath my ability to go steady to Louise Argo, who could profit by it. 1, RAnald Morgan, bequeath my dislike for History and English Literature to Jim Parker. 1, Enos Pennypacker, bequeath my ability to be bashful to Rodney Hughes. I, Kathleen Randall, bequeath my ability to blush all the time to Kay Able. I, Leland Ruch, bequeath my ability to argue with Mr. K to Jo Kinkaid who has a good beginning. I, Dick Smith, bequeath my long, curly eyelashes to Gary Luallen. I, Janet Widick, bequeath my love for the I. C. .Railroad in Clinton to Donna Pennypacker. 1, LeRoy Wilson, bequeath my basketbal ability to Roy Stephenson. In witness whereof, we hereunto annex our official seal and signature, this twenty-ninth day of May in the year of nineteen hundred and fifty-two. t The Senior Class First row, left to right: Mrs Coen, J. Parker, E. Greutman, E. Jennings, J Hoffman, J. Rogers, G. Hale, J. Lowe, Miss Hughes. Second row, left to right: D. Boldrey, N. McKinney, D. Griffin, B. Fenton, J. Luallen, M. Gilbert, P. Fornwalt, D. Reed, S. Sullivan, A. Hoffman, J. Marlow. Third row, left to right: C. Braden, R. Clifton, D. Pennypacker, R. Rose, S. Jackson. M. Ashcraft, M. Morgan, B. Harris, J. Stinson. Fourth row. left to right: E. Foulke, M. Long, N. Mayall. S. Wise. B. Caplinger. B. Dash. R. Caldwell, P. J. Lambeth, S. Cooper, L. Argo. P. Tolby. Forty-two students started out the year as members of the Class of ' 53 with Miss Virginia Hughes as their advisor. During the year Jerry Hoffman, Marjorie Ashcraft. Shirley Jackson.and Paula Jan Lam¬ beth were gained and Mary Alice Russell, Mary Gilbert, Deloris Boldrey and Delores Andes were lost. The candidates for Homecoming Queen were Ellen Jennings and Genevieve Hale. At the Winter Wonderland Dance Ellen Jennings and Louise Argo were Queen candidates and John Rogers and Jerry Hoffman were King candidates. Four members of the Junior class were elected as school cheerleaders. They were Janice Marlow. Alice Hoffman, Karen Price and Deloris Boldrey. The officers elected for the year were: President, John Rogers: Vice President, Jerry Hoffman; Secretary, Genevieve Hale; Treasurer, Ellen Jennings. The Student Council Representatives were Jim Luallen and Elnora Foulke. The Pep Committee Representatives were Dick Rose and Mary Long. _ _ o r oo coo First row, left to right: J. Lorton, M. Austin, S. Mathews, Bev. Caplinger, V. Vaughn, D. Boyer, F. Weikle, N. Mcllvenna, E, Runyon, P. Connelly, G. Woodcock, E. Kaiser. Second row: S. Staudt, L. Blazer, J. Kinkaid, D. Wikowski, Mrs. Brandt, D. Miller, R. Hughes, C. Jackson, J, Collett, S. Dorsey. Third row: E. Hockaday, P. Luallen, L. Paschal, P. Crutcher, L. Mayall, N. Adkins, C. Randall, S. Bennett, T. Whennan, M. Ishmael, B. Brown. Thirty-three students started out the year as members of the Class of ’54 with Mrs. Irene Brandt as their advisor. During the year Charlotte Jackson and Theda Whennen were gained and Corinna King and Winfield Scott were lost. The candidates for Homecoming Queen and Winter Wonderland Dance Queen were Virginia Vaughan and Elsie Hockaday. David Boyer and Duane Miller were the King candidates for the Winter Wonderland Dance. One of the Sophomore girls, Elsie Hockaday, was elected cheerleader for the year. The officers elected for the year were: President.Frank Weikle Vice President..David Boyer Secretary-Virginia Vaughan Treasurer-Nancy Mcllvenna The Student Council Representatives were Duane Miller and Beverly Caplinger. The Pep Committee Representatives were Joe Kinkaid and Elsie Hockaday. n v otocr _ _ First row, left to right: E. Simpson, B. Henderson, S. Jackson, F. Foster, J. Duxbury, D. Coon, J. Cox, Mr. Shaw, S. Johnson, O. Dash, L. Cole. Second row: M. Butler, N. Hale, K. Abel, G. Paschal, B. Bivens, D. Shockey, L. McCay, J. Riley, F. McfFarland, S. Lanter, N. Adams. Third row: R. Jennings, R. Broom, L. Pope, K. McKinney, M. Gilbert, D. Mullins. R. Priest, R. Braden, G. Luallen, Y. St. Clair. Fourth row: J. Hughes, S Perry, G. Fox, S. Pittman, D. Westerman, L. Rodgers, A. Creekmur, J. Haeny, R. Stevenson, B. Lienhart, D. Bivens, J. McKinney. Forty-one students started out the year as members of the class of 55 with Mr. William Shaw as advisor. During the year, Kay Able and Joyce Haenny were gained and Betty Gilbert was lost The candidates for Homecoming Queen were Ruth Ann Braden and Linda Pope. The candidates for King and Queen at the Winter Wonderland Dance were Duane Mullins and Robert Preist, Ruth Jennings and Sue Jackson. The big highlight for the Freshmen in their first year at Maroa High was the Freshman Initiation Party. The officers elected for the year were: President- Vice President- Secretary-- Treasurer- - Orville Dash Sandra Johnson — Jerry Cox - - Don Coon The Student Council Repre sentatives were Ruth Ann Braden and Robert Biven. The Pep Committee Representatives were Sue Jackson and Duane Mullins. _ _ First row, left to right: E. Foulke, K. Price, D. Arnold, N. Adkins, E. Hockaday. Second row, left to right: M. Long, S. Johnson, D. Westerman, O. Dash, Y. St. Clair, S. Pittman, N. Hale, M. Morgan, B. Henderson, R. Braden, J. Marlow, L. B. Moberly, E. Kaiser, L. Rogers. Third row, left to right: Miss Ravnaas, Bev. Caplinger, R. Biven, S. Cooper, C. Braden, J. Mathews, S. Bennett. ACTIVITIES OF THE BAND Labor Day outdoor concert on Main street. Marching during half-time of football games. Homecoming parade. Marching at Illinois State Normal University High School Band Festival. Performing Christmas program The Christmas Story” with volunteer chorus. Solo and ensemble contest at Gibson City March 15th. Annual spring concert at the high school March 27th. Exchange concert with Lakeview high school band. Performances of special music at P. T. A. meetings. Pep band at Friday night home basketball games. Marching in Memorial Day parade. _ 0 Jcvt ' llc f l4 Left to right: A. Hoffman, N. Hale, G. Hale, C. Braden, D. Boldrey. Twirling classes were held in the spring and fall, and on Saturday afternoons. From these groups, the band twirlers were chosen on the basis of personality and ability. Some were trained as drum majors, and others for drum majorettes. The twirlers led the band while on parade, especially during the football season, Home¬ coming, and other spring festivities in the city as well as guests of other cities. Genevieve Hale was selected as Drum Majorette and the alternates were Jimmy Hughes and Alice Hoffman. Loreeta Rodgers was also an alternate twirler. _ Cue cuteC tfolct First row: E. Jennings, J. Duxbury, Mrs. Coen, L. Argo, J. Coffman, E. Foulke, G. Hale, R. Smith, M Morgan. Second row: S. Mathews, N. Mcllvenna, J. Mathews, K. Randall, P. McCay, P. Tolby, S. Cooper, S. Staudt, B. Caplinger, A. Hoffman. Third row: S. Sullivan, J. Stenson, D. Boldrey, B. Fenton, L. B. Mo- berly, S. Wise, N. McKinney, C. Randall, P. Luallen, E. Hockaday. Editor-Jack Coffman Assistant Editor- - - — — - Louise Argo Busin ess Manager-Elnora Foulke Assistant Manager-Genevieve Hale Advertising Manager- - - Sharilyn Cooper Pauline Tolby Circulation Manager- - Nancy Mcllvenna Assistants--Sandra Mathews Marilyn Morgan, Pauline Tolby Sports-Dick Smith, Sue Sullivan Art-Ellen Jennings Orchids and Onions--- Cleo Randall Elsie Hockaday Little Audrey- ---Jean Stinson Who’s Who- ---Janice Mathews Deloris Boldrey Can You Imagine?-Phyllis McCay Kathy Randall Roving Reporters-Shirley Wise Betty Fenton Senior Reporter-L. B. Moberly Junior Reporter-Nancy McKinney Sophomore Reporter-Pat Luallen Freshman Reporter-John Duxbury General Reporters-Sylvia Staudt Elnora Foulke, Alice Hoffman Genevieve Hale Sponsor-Mrs. Betty Coen The Student Newspaper of Maroa High School, the Blue and Gold was published on the last Friday of each month. Jack Coffman served as editor with Louise Argo as his assistant. Mrs. Coen was the advisor. _ @ivil rfvi ' Pa uxl First row, left to right: B. Harris, B. Henderson, D. Miller, D. Braden, Mr. Keyes, L. Wilson, R Dash, R. Hughes, G. Woodcock. Second row, left to right: J. Parker, A. Creekmur, R. Rose, F McFarland, R. Clifton, B. Fenton, P. Crutcher, D. Reed, J. Stinson. Third row, left to right: R. Hockaday, J. Kinkaid, D. Shockey, D. Boyer, R. Caldwell, S. Wise, J. Cox, J. Luallen, F. Weikle. The Civil Air Patrol, an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is the only organization chartered by Congress to advance aviation in all of its phases, both military and civilian. C. A. P. consists of 52 wings, one in each state and federal possession. The Illinois Wing is is one of these fifty-two units and includes approximately sixty groups, squadrons, and flights. Group four is one of the divisions of the Illinois Wing with Squadrons and Flights in Decatur and surrounding cities under its command. The nearest unit to Decatur is Maroa with a flight of twenty-four mertibers. The purpose of C. A. P. is threefold; 1. As a training corps in aviation and related subjects and perform practice missions; 2. As an auxiliary of the Air Force, it aims to support avia¬ tion in every way possible; 3. As a light plane air force in itself, it helps flight and ground missions in military or civilian emergencies. Through the C. A. P. Cadet Program, the Illinois teenager, from 15 to 17, boy or girl, can receive academic training in aeronautical subjects, self-government, summer encampments, military reviews and various activities co-ordinated with senior members. We feel proud of our high school teen-age C. A. P. unit under the able leadership of Supt. W. D. Keyes, Jr. _ ‘Drivers Left to right: J. Lorton, P. Luallen, M. Austin, S. Dorsey, C. Randall, Mr. Kitowski. This is the fourth year in which Driver’s Training has been offered in Maroa High SchooL Six weeks of classroom work is conducted in the freshmen general science class during each second semester. The units of work are prescribed by the State Department of Education and the Chicago Motor Club affiliated with the American Automobile Asso¬ ciation. The texts used are ’’The Man and The Motor Car” and M Sportsmanlike Driving. In adidtion to the regular classroom work, actual Behind the wheel training and road tests are given in a Chevrolet dual control car funished free to the school thru the cor- tesy and co-operation of the S. E. Burke Chevrolet Agency, Maroa, Illinois. A minimum of fifteen students each semester are enrolled in the course. They take their lessons during their free hours, after school and on Saturday mornings. Credit is given for the work offered by Mr. Kitowski, an approved and licensed driver’s training instructor First row, left to right: R. Smith, D. Boyer, J. Rogers, Mr. Nicol, J. Coffman, R. Rose, D. Miller, J. Hoffman, L. Cole. Second row, left to right: R. Clifton, E. Runyen, D. Braden, L. Wilson, L. Ruch, R. Dash, R. Hughes, D. Wikowsky, D. Coon, R. Priest. Third row, left to right: G. Fox, O. Dash, J. Lowe, D. Mullins, B. Biven, L. Blazer, B. Harris, J. Parker, J. Hughes, D. Westerman. 0 ?- 0 ?-s4- Soueet6eci%t Two girls from each class were nominated for FFA Sweet¬ heart Then members of the FFA voted by ballot on these candidates. This is the second year that the FFA has car¬ ried out this tradition. Louise Argo, a member of the junior class, was chosen for this distinctive honor. She received a Chapter Sweet¬ heart Jacket and was a guest of honor at the annual FFA banquet. President- Vice President Secretary- Treasurer- Reporter-- Sentinel- - - - Advisor-- Jack Coffman - John Rogers - David Boyer - Richard Rose - Dick Smith Duane Miller - M. J. Nicol The Maroa Chapter won the Chapter activities contest for Section 16 during the past year, as well as the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad award for being one of the four outstanding Chapters in Illinois in activities. Melbourne Lazell was named Star State Farmer for our section. He is now serving as sectional chairman and district director. Our activities in safety and soil conservation won certificates given by the state association. In competition during the year our soil judging team composed of Dick Smith. Leland Ruch and Melbourne Lazell won first place in the county contest. Jack Coffman won first in the sectional public speaking contest. Our parliamentary procedure team tied for third in the section. The livestock judging team was second at the sectional contest. Some of our activities included the annual project tour, taking colored project pictures, parent and son banquet, pest elimination contest, fertilizer test plots, weiner roast and hayride and distribution of rat bait. We built a bulletin board and placed it in the postoffice. We also sponsored an up town window display. A gift was given to the school by the chapter They have a chapter loan fund and a chain gilt project. Members appeared on four radio broadcasts during the year. Our chapter was well represented at the sectional livestock grain and poultry shows and made outstanding showings. Some of the boys showed at the state fair and International Livestock show. The officers attended a leadership banquet at Allerton park early in the fall. Formal ini¬ tiation ceremonies were held for both Green Hands and Chapter Farmers. The chapter took a trip to Chicago during the International Livestock show. — — ' pccture ity Mie K x£e%4 America First row, left to right: L. Rogers, N. Hale, K. Able, S. Sullivan, J. Widick, D. Fenny- packer, E. Foulke, G. Hale, J. Long, P. Tolby, K. Randall, B. Caplinger, Miss Teuscher, E. Jennings. Second row, left to right: Shirley Jackson, Sue Jackson, L. Paschal, E. Hockaday, E. Kaiser, P. Luallen, C. Braden, S. Cooper, N. McKinney, K. Price, A. Hoffman, J. Marlow, J. Stinson, D. Reed, D. Boldrey, J. Lorton, A. Hanks, Third row, left to right: G. Paschal. E. Simpson, C. Kinkaid, M. Butler, D. Bivens, S. Perry, S. Pittman, R. Jennings, B. Lienhart, C. Randall, S. Bennett, E. Greutman, B. Brown, G. Woodcock, L. Mayall, M. Austin, R. Braden, S. Dorsey, M. Ashcraft. Fourth row, left to right: M. Ishmael, B. Fenton, S. Johnson, D. Butler, M. Morgan, L. Pope. B. Gilbert, J. Graupman, P. Connelly, T. Whennen, P. Crutcher, L. B. Mo- berly, L. Argo, P. McCay, S. Staudt. Fifth row, left to right: D. Griffin, J. Collett, N. Mcllvenna, M. Gilbert, S. Mathews, D. Campbell, J. Mathews, S. Lanter. F. Foster, N. Adkins, C. Jackson, V. Vaughn. B. Caplinger, P. J. Lambeth, J. Riley, S. Wise. The purpose of the FHA is to live better today in order that their lives and the lives of . their families may betbetter tomorrow. Toward New Horizons is the FHA motto. The club, under the direction of Miss Teuscher. elected the following officers: President-G. Hale Parliamentarian-B. Caplinger Vice President-M. Long Degrees Chairman- - -K. Randall Secretary-E. Foulke Projects Chairm.-D. Pennypacker Treasurer-P. Tolby Public Relations-- - Sullivan Mrs. W. H. St. John was elected Section Mother and Mrs. Edwin Braden, Chapter Mother. tyinla ' s4t Utic laAocuxtuut oo First row, left to right: N. Hale, K. Able, Sue Jackson, E. Greutman, N. McKinney, S. Sullivan, Mrs Brandt, J. Widick, D. Pennypacker, K. Randall, A. Hoffman, E. Jennings. Second row, left to right: L. Rogers, E. Kaiser, L. Paschal, E. Hockaday, P. Luallen, C. Braden, S. Cooper, K. Price, J. Stinson, D. Reed, D. Boldrey, J. Lorton. Third row, left to right: G. Paschal. M. Butler, D. Bivens, S. Pittman, R Jennings, B. Lienhart, C. Randall, S. Bennett, G. Woodcock, R. Braden, P. Crutcher, P. McCay, B. Brown. Fourth row, left to right: B. Gilbert, S. Johnson, D. Butler, L. Pope, M. Morgan, P. Tolby, T Whennen, L. Argo, L. B. Moberly, S. Staudt. Fifth row, left to right: D. Griffin, B. Fenton, N. Mcllvenna, G. Hale, E. Foulke, M. Long, J. Graupman, D. Campbell, J. Mathews, F Foster, V. Vaughn, B. Caplinger, J. Riley, S. Dorsey. The G. A. A. under the direction of Mrs. Brandt, elected the following officers: Sue Sullivan President..Sue Sullivan Vice President.Janet Widick Secretary---Nancy McKinney Treasurer.Donna Pennypacker The club bought new birdies so we could play badmitten in the gym classes As a money- making project, they had a Bakery Sale, in which the girls donated food to selL Several outings were planned during the year including a bowling part, and a hike to Weldon Springs. These activities counted on the point system for a school letter. (UhAICk First row, left to right: D. Boldrey, E. Hockaday, R. Braden, F. Luallen, V. Vaughn, B. Caplinger, Sue Jackson, P, Tolby, D. Butler, G. Hale Second row, left to right: S. Pittman. K. Able, N. Hale. S. Johnson, F. Foster. B. Lienhart, D. Bivens, S. Bennett. T. Whennen, B. Brown. M Morgan, S. Jackson. M. Long. C. Braden, Mrs. Brandt. Third row, left to right: L. Argo, S. Sullivan. J. Mathews, L. Rogers. J. Marlow. B. Gilbert, L. Pope, P. Crutcher, C. Randall, A. Hoffman. N. Mcllvenna, L. Paschal, B. Fenton, S. Cooper, K. Price. The tumbling team was composed of thirty-seven girls which were mostly G. A. A. members. They met the first and third Wednesday of every month and sometimes after school, under the leadership of Mrs. Brandt. The tumblers gave two exhibitions, one for the American School P. T. A., January 24, and the February 14 P. T. A. meet¬ ing at the high school. The students were awarded fun and companionship besides physical poise. — First row, left to right: E. Simpson, L. Rodgers, N. Hale, S. Sullivan, L. B. Moberly, Miss Brown, J. Mathews, J. Graupman, D. Campbell, K. Randall, J. Widick, D. Pennypacker, E. Jennings. Second row, left to right: S. Jackson, S Jackson, L. Pasctial, E Hockaday, P. Luallen, C. Braden, S. Cooper, N. McKinney, K. Price, A Hoffman, J Marlow, J. Stinson, D. Reed, D. Boldrey, J. Lorton, A. Hanks. Third row, left to right: G. Paschal, C. Kinkaid, M Butler, D. Bivens, S. Perry, S. Pittman, R Jennings, B Lienhart, C. Randall, S Bennett, E. Greutman, G. Wood¬ cock, L. Mayall, M. Austin, R. Braden, Y. St. Clair, M. Ashcraft. Fourth row, left to right: M. Ishmael, B. Fenton, S. Johnson, D. Butler, M. Morgan, L. Pope, B. Caplinger, P. Tolby, T. Whennen, P. Crutcher, L. Argo, P. McCay, S. Staudt. Fifth row, left to right: D. Griffin, J. Collett, N. Mcllvenna, M. Gilbert, S. Mathews, G. Hale, E. Foulke, M. Long, S. Lanter, F. Foster, C. Jackson, V. Vaughn, Bev. Caplinger, P. J. Lambeth, J. Riley, S. Wise. The activities of Hi-Tri, under the direction of Miss Brown, are centered around the aims of the club--loyalty, courtesy, friendship, character and success. The officers which led us through a successful year were: President-Janice Mathews Vice President-Laura Belle Moberly Secretary-Joyce Graupman Treasurer- - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - Darlene Campbell The program for the year included a Christmas Party and a Mother and Daughter Banquet. Officers for the following year were elected at the banquet. First row: P. McCay, L. Argo, K. Randall, N. Mcllvenna, D. Pennypacker, A. Hoff¬ man, S. Staudt, B. Fenton, S. Wise Second row: Mr Kitowski, J. Lowe, G. Hale, Foulke, R. Smith. J. Stinson, J. Marlow, S. Pittman, E. Kaiser. The library this year was in charge of Mr. John Kitowski, our teacher-librarian. During each period of the day different student librarians, who volunteered their services, had actual charge of directing the work in the library. Their duties consisted of helping in the selection of the books and magazines, receiving the books and checking invoices, pasting in the synopsis of the book on the rear cover, cataloging them according to the Dewey Decimal Classification, checking books in and out, collecting fines for overdue books, straightening book shelves and the magazine rack daily and helping in every way to give the school library a wholesome atmosphere as the center of the school. Group committees worked this year on appropriate posters for the bulletin boards and a survey was made on the most popular books read by classes, by girls and boys, and the books considered the best by our own pupils in the different academic and vocational fields. The results of the survey were published in the Blue and Gold. Regular meetings were held during the eighth hour on the first Friday of each month. Each librarian and assistant are given credits on the school’s ”Point System” for award¬ ing school letters. _ First row, left to right: J. Widick, J. Marlow, D. Boldrey, A. Hoffman, K. Price, E. Hockaday, S. Jackson. Second row, left to right: D. Mullins, J. Kinkaid, R. Rose, Mrs. Brandt, R. Hockaday, M. Long. The Pep Committee was composed of two members from each class and the cheerleaders with Mrs- Brandt as advisor. The Committee sponsored the Homecoming dance and parade. They are in charge of the pep meetings to teach the students good sportsmanship and the importance of backing the team. They also sold hats and pennants. Their meetings were the second and fourth Mon day of every month. _ Student ( auncct First row: D. Miller, K. Randall, Mrs. Bussone, R. Smith, J. Luallan. Second row: B. Bivens, E. Foulke, B. Caplinger, R. Braden. The Student Council, the elected governing body of the high school has been a great help to the administration in sponsoring many of year ' s activities. The Council had charge of the Freshmen initiation, Halloween and Christmas school parties. This year they also took over the job of the annual Christmas Dance. The direction of the school movies each month and the annual ’’all school” picnic at the end of the year are also their responsibilities. The officers for this year were: President- Vice President-- Secretary- Treasurer- Reporter- Sponsor- - - - - Dick Smith - - Kathy Randall -Duane Miller --Jim Luallen Beverly Caplinger Mrs. Betty Bussone cUe uUi% 0$ Sve tt September 4 H 13 14 21 27 28 October 3 4,5 5 10 ” 11 w 12 17 19 23 26 - 31 November 2 w 5 6 9 14 16 M 20 22,23 - 26 27 28,29 - 30 a a uni h m riT m School opens P. T.A. meeting G. A. A. Initiation Football Game-Anchor here V-Roy, The Magician, Sponsored by FFA Heyworth here octoukk FFA, FHA Hayride Teacher ' s Institute Illiopolis there Freshman Initiation Party; School movie P.T.A. Meeting Homecoming--Assumption, here FFA Scrap Drive Moweaqua there FHA Initiation Lovington there Halloween Party Bethany here Assembly--Charles Ramsden Assembly--FFA Awards Mt. Zion here School Movie Senior Play; Grain and Poultry Show at Blue Mound Basketball game, Deland-Weldon here Thanksgiving Va cation Annual Pictures taken Kenney there FFA to Chicago Alumni vs Varsity here — ( cUe tcOtr £ve tt nXHMlilllHI December 4 Warrensburg there 7 Argenta here 10 Television film--Assembly 11 Bethany there 12 School Movie 13 P. T. A. Christmas Program by Band 14 P. T.A. Square Dance 18 Mt. Zion here 19 Christmas Dance 21 Rotluck Dinner--Gift exchange 26 McLean Holiday Tournament January February 17 Semester Exams Macon County Tournament 18 Semester Exams 19 Macon County Tournament 21 Macon County Tournament Farm School 22 Lake view here 24 C. A. P. Girl’s Tumbling Program--American School 25 Argenta there 28 Farm School 29 Beason there 31 Odd Fellows United Nations Speaker 1 Mt. Zion there 4 Farm School 5 Macon here 8 Niantic here--Pep Comm. Dance 12 No School: Lovington here 14 P. T.A. Girl’s P. E. Demonstration 15 Farmer City there 18 Farm School 19 Kenney here 20 Julia Bock Miller Lecture 25 Farm School (}cUeitcUi% £ve tt4 March ITA liOH 3 Farm School 7 No School--Teachers Institute 11 FFA Banquet 13 FT A--Speech Contest 15 District Solo and Ensemble Contest 27 High School Band Concert AIMt I I. April 5 District Music Organization Contest tt 7 FFA Public Speaking Contest N 10 PTA Athletic Banquet tt 11 No School--Good Friday tf 14 No School--Easter Monday ft 18 Junior Play tf 24 Grade School BandConcert at high school ri a v May 2.3 State Music Contest tt 8 P. T.A. Style Show •• 23 Class Night 25 Baccalaureate tt 26 Final Exams t« 27 Final Exams tf 28 All School Picnic 29 Commencement tf 30 Memorial Day--Vacation begins HOMECOMING DANCE M. H. S. Homecoming was sponsored by the Pep Committee in connection with the foot¬ ball game with Assumption. At the traditional bonfire the snake dance on Thursday, Oct. 11, starting at 6:30 P. M. , Richard Hockaday and the cheerleaders led the pep session. On Friday, Oct. 12, at 2:00 P. M., with the band and twirlers leading the parade began. First, second and third place float prizes were awarded to the Seniors, FHA and G. A. A. A Homecoming Dance for Alumni students and guests followed in the gymnasium, with A1 Olson orchestra furnishing the music. At 10:30 P. M. the court entered followed by the flower carrier, Carol Pope and crown bearer, Hank Hockaday. Reva Bristow, last year ' s queen, presented the crown to Dick Smith, who crowned Phyllis McCay as our 1951 Homecoming Queen. @6rU4t HOA ‘Dance Left to right: J. Luallen, R. Smith, C. Ashcraft, R. Priest, J. Cox. J. Kinkaid, J. Rogers, D. Campbell, M. Lazelle, L Wilson, K. Randall, M. Vaughn, D. Moberly, E. Hockaday, R. Jennings, S. Jackson, E. Jennings. L. B. Moberly, L. Argo, V. Vaughn. The Christmas dance, sponsored by the Student Council this year, was held December 19. The theme of the dance was ’’Winter Wonderland” and the gym was decorated for the occasion with the conventional red and green. Two king and queen candidates were elected from each class, but due to unfavorable weather, some of these candidates were unable to attend the dance. Charles Ashcraft, Jerry Cox, Jim Luallen and Jo Kinkaid took the places of candidates Duane Mullins, Jerry Hoffman, David Boyer and Duane Miller. The student body elected Kathleen Randall and LeRoy Wilson to reign as queen and king over the annual Christmas dance, Winter Wonderland. ' ityantectoKuty 2ocee t PHYLLIS McCAY T utce and 2 ucck Sectayi Pleuf First row, iett to right: E. Pennypacker, Mrs. Bussone, Miss Brown, J. Widick, J. Mathews, C. Ashcraft, C. Kinkaid, D. Campbell, L. B. Moberly, D. Arnold, R. Smith, L. Wilson. Second row, left to right: P. McCay, J. Coffman, J. Graupman, K. Randall. The Senior Play, Goodnight Ladies , was presented November 16 under the direction of Miss Harriet Barwn, with the assistance of Mrs. Betty Bussone and the student direc¬ tors, Darlene Campbell and Charles Ashcraft. Goodnight Ladies was a story about the Raleigh youngsters, Helen, Jane and Sam who inherited an old house near the campus of Grayson College, but it is mortgaged and they are about to lose it. They decided to make it into a girls dorm to pay the mort¬ gage and their aunts are to be the matrons, but their aunts don’t show up so Sam and Jug, friend of Sam ' s, dress as the aunts Professor Dexter found out they aren’t really the aunts so he went along with the joke. Then the Dean of Women also found out be¬ cause she catches Sam with his skirt down. It ended by Professor Dexter being elected President of Grayson College. CAST OF CHARACTERS Helen Raleigh- Jane Raleigh— Sam Raleigh- - Jug Brown- - - - Professor Dexter Dean Eggleby- - Kathleen Randall -Joyce Graupman - - - Dick Smith - -LeRoy Wilson - Jack Coffman - Carol Kinkaid Angela Rimini Larry Dobson- Lulu Giffen- - Judy West- George West- Betty London- -Janet Widick Tom Pennypacker - -Phyllis McCay ■Laura B. Moberly -Don Arnold - Janice Mathews tycaUar Play Sitting, left to right: D. Arnold, P. McCay, L. Ruch, P Weber, J. Cot 1 man, L. Wilson. R. Smith. Standing, left to right: L. B. Moberly, R. Morgan, J Mathews, K. Randall. J. Widick. C. Kinkaid. D. Campbell. J. Graupman, A. Hanks. The Junior Class Play, M A Case of Springtime , was presented on Friday evening,, April 20, 1951, under the direction of Mrs. Lamb with the assistance of Miss Richner and Janet Widick as Student director. The Cast was as follows: Bob Parker Jack Coffman Mr. Parker Leland Ruch Mrs. Parker Pat Weber Betty Parker Phyllis McCay Dickie Parker Don Arnold Gwen Anderson Laura Belle Moberly Joan Abernaker Kathy Randall Eddie Abernaker Ronald Morgan Louella Janice Mathews Mr. Abernaker LeRoy Wilson Mrs. Brunswick Joyce Graupman Mrs. James Carol Kinkaid Mrs. Hill Darlene Campbell Plain Clothesman Dick Smith Miss Bright Audrey Hanks Bob Parker was a boy who had gotten into trouble with the high school principal all because of a magic trick he had played on the principal ' s daughter, Joan Abernaker. Bob raised chinchilla rabbits for his tricks. In the end Bob found out that the chinchillas were worth a fortune, so Bob and Joan became engaged. First row, left to right: D. Boldrey, FC Price, A. Hoffman, E. Hockaday, J. Marlow. Second row, left to right: L. Paschal, E. Jennings, B. Fenton, S. Staudt, S. Mathews, P. McCay, K. Randall, J. Mathews, D. Campbell, M. Long, E. Foulke, P. Crutcher, C. Randall. Third row, left to right: M. Ishmael, S. Bennett, L. Pope, S. Jackson, B. Caplinger, V. Vaughn, S. Wise, D. Pennypacker, P. Connelly, B. Caplinger, G. Hale, N. McKinney, Mrs. Brandt. Fourth row, left to right: J. Lorton, P. Luallen, S. Sullivan, J. Stinson, D. Reed, S. Pittman. S. Cooper, P. Tolby, M. Morgan, C. Braden, R. Braden, S. Johnson. The Pep Squad was composed of anyone who wanted to yell at the football and basketball games. The cheerleaders and Mrs. Brandt, advisor, were in charge of the squad. The purpose was to teach the students the yells. They also worked in the backing of the team and school spirit. WILLIAM BAILEY - - - - — -Carpenter Oil Company, Decatur, III. NANCY BLISS.Mrs. James Agee GERALD BOLEN--Notre Dame University REVA BRISTOW-At home DELBERT CLIFTON ----- -Employed at the Maroa Sinclair Station. BETTY COLE.American Farmers Insurance Co., Decatur, III. EATHELCOX.Mrs. Donald Roberts JANE DOAK-Employed at the Bank of Maroa ESTHER DUBSON.Nurses ' Training, Decatur and Macon Co. Hospital MARY DUNHAM-American Farmers Insurance Co., Decatur, III. LEON FORNWALT—-Working in Seattle, Washington DAVID FOULKE.Farming with his father MARY GARDNER.At home ROBERT GENTLE ----- —James Millikin University GARY HUGHES.Employed at Illinois Power Co., Decatur, III. BETTY LANTER— - - - — - Illinois State Normal University MELBOURNE LAZELL - - - - -James Millikin University PEGGY LUCKENBILL.American Farmers Ins. Co., Decatur, III. JUNIOR MASHBURN- - - - - -Assistant, Mashburn Well Drilling Co. JERRY PENNYPACKER— — “L. E. Myers Construction Co., Decatur, III. JUANITA RIDGEWAY.Mrs. James Reed PHYLLIS RILEY.At home DEAN SEELY--Employed at Kammermyer ' s Super Market WILLIAM SINKOSKY.Campbell ' s Auto Supply, Decatur, III. NORMA STORMER-Mrs. Robert Young DORWIN SULLIVAN.United States Marine Corps MARIAN VAUGHN.Home Mfg. Co., Decatur, III. BETTY WEIKLE- “ — Credit Bureau, Decatur, III. Left to right: J. Marlow, E. Hockaday, A. Hoffman, K. Price, D. Boldrey. Each year a group of girls is chosen to lead the cheers during the sports season. Any girls who wish to do so, voluntarily organize themselves in groups, and at a designated time demonstrate their ability before an all school assembly. As soon as all tryouts are com¬ pleted, each student votes for their favorite group. The cheerleader ' s job then is, not only to lead cheers at the games, but also to conduct a pep session during the noon hour on the days of games, help on the Pep Committee and take charge of all Pep Squad meetings This year Karen Price, Janice Marlow, Elsie Hockaday, Deloris Boldrey and Alice Hoffman were elected cheerleaders. Due to Deloris Boldrey’s withdrawal from Maroa High at the end of the first semester, the other four girls finished the season- First row, left to right: J. Kinkaid, D. Shockey, J. Cox. R. Smith, F. Weikle, J. Lowe, B. Harris, R. Bivens. Second row, left to right: T. Pennypacker, R. Rose, G. Luallen, J. Luallen, J. Coffman. L. Ruch, D. Miller, J. Duxbury, Coach Boyd. Maroa- Octavia- - - - - 31 Maroa- Heyworth --- .38 •Maroa - -- Illiopolis- - - - - 27 •Maroa- HOMECOMING Assumption - - - - .... 19 ••Maroa -- Mowequa- --- - 48 •Maroa- .0 Lovington- - - - - 33 •Maroa-- - - .0 Bethany - - - - - 31 Conference games Due to lack of manpower, lack of experience, and injuries, the Trojans came through the sea¬ son with a one and six record. The highlight of the season was the winning of the homecoming game, in which we beat Assumption 33 to 19. In that game Richard Rose and Duane Miller scored two touchdowns each. Ted Pennypacker scored one touchdown. Richard Rose scored one extra point to make a total score of thirty-three pointsfor that game. In the Illiopolis game, Ted Pennypacker scored two touchdowns. Richard Rose scored one ex¬ tra point to make a total of thirteen points for that game. It is easily seen that the Trojans had a poor season during 1951-1952, but we all hope they will do better in years to come. l anAitq Scu6et6all Squad Kneeling, left to right: Coach Boyd, F. Weikle, J. Luallen, L. Wilson. Standing, left to right: R. Smith, R. Caldwell, R. Dash, D. Miller, R. Hockaday, J. Hoffman, R. Rose. 1951-1952 BASKETBALL SCORES Varsity Deland-Weldon ■ • -58 Blue Mound -64 Maroa - - - - Maroa- -46 Kenney- -37 Lakeview - -63 Maroa - - - - Maroa- -54 Alumni - - - - Argenta - - -55 Maroa - - - - Maroa- -54 Warrensburg - - - 61 Beason - - -60 Maroa- - - 32 Maroa-- -52 Maroa -- - 50 Mt. Zion - -77 Argenta - - . - - - 49 Maroa — -43 Bethany - - - - - 52 Maroa- - - - . - - 63 Maroa - - - ■ Macon- -54 Mt. Zion- -59 Maroa- -71 Maroa- -41 Niantic - - -53 McLean - - - -59 Lovington - -46 Maroa- Maroa- -43 Maroa- -51 Farmer City -78 Niantic - - -45 Maroa - - -45 Warrensburg - - - 56 Maroa- -49 Maroa- -40 Kenney — -48 SeKi i RICHARD HOCKADAY A member of the basketball squads for four years. What he lacked in size, he usually made up in speed. LeROY WILSON A good consistant player, usually good on baskets, good on rebounds, and a valuable member of this year ' s team. ■ RICHARD SMITH Always a hard player, a good re bounder and a valuable member of this year ' s team. Second Squad First row, left to right: J. Hughes, G. Luallen, D. Shockey, R. Priest, D. Coon, L. McCay, D. Westerman. Second row, left to right: Manager F. McFarland, B. Dash, A. Creekmur, B. Biven, J. Kinkaid, D. Boyer, Manager D. Braden, Coach Boyd. 1951-1952 BASKETBALL SCORES Second Team Deland-Weldon - - - -50 Maroa-- - -18 Kenney-- -41 Maroa-- .32 Warrensburg- -47 Maroa- .20 Argenta -- -29 Maroa - .23 Bethany- -50 Maroa -- .42 Mt. Zion- -38 Maroa. .15 Niantic- -49 Maroa- .36 Warrensburg - -- -52 Maroa- .29 Lake view- -37 Maroa- .34 Maroa- -44 Argenta- .... -27 Maroa- -- -42 Beason- .24 Mt. Zion- -49 Maroa- .34 Macon- -50 Maroa- .36 Maroa- -39 Niantic- -38 Maroa- -33 Lovington - - - - .24 Farmer City • — - - -47 Maroa- .29 Maroa- -43 Kenney - .... 21 ■ ■ — — _ SENIORS OF 1952 TO THE GRADUATING CLASS GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS: We urge you to continue now to Institutions of higher learning. More than ever your community needs qualifi ed chemists, teachers, doctors, adminis¬ trators. men and women of patiently learned skills and abilities. Carry on, you are well on your way. Hickory Point Road Decatur, Illinois 5 , enc iu Gte ll ' «oi. lea tesl (O o ° W ° a, ' a X7 j“ ' “ §L ! ! 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