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

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1956 volume:

FOREWORD Though time will pass and we shall part, this book will be an unbreakable link in your chain of memories. And if, when looking through these pages you relive the happy days of yesteryears for just a while, our efforts will not have been in vain. Thus, we present this book to you; may it bring memories that will live through the years. The Annual Staff DEDICATION Because you deny yourself so that we may have that which you did not have; Because you desire for us the higher and finer things of life; Because you understand when all our world goes wrong; Because you love us in spite of our shortcom¬ ings; And, because we want to express our love and appreciation, we, the Seniors of Maroa High School, dedicate this volume of our annual to you - Our Parents. CONTENTS Marching AloncXoggih r Vp • • • v •i • � � • «- . ] M • • • •• . . .« SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE - j wXr, JbJLOM 11 6 (i (jjuaA X A uA (lujJl, J SL Cl A UA 4 JiXjdj sCt-o dLAjLf$ity Aji lx J JjLaajuvlAaJ . tx (fiA uJl l tie £4w n H St, Xu MUJuJkJt J I ' aLv MI W tie + ' ' ' SalA Vl AAiAWtM . MAROA COMMUNITY UNIT 2 BOARD OF EDUCATION Left to right: Virgil Smith, Robert Bolen, William McGuire, William Berry, Bert McCool, Norman Ferrell, Paul Malone. Assistant Principal WALTER D. BOYD Office Secretary CHARLOTTE W1DICK BUS DRIVERS Left to right: W. Keyes, C. Pollard, N. Andes, J. Hoffman, J. Reed, H. Kammarmeyer, B. Meyers, and not pictured J. Pennypacker. Red Nelson Smith - JANITORS - John Osborn PRAIRIE FARMS CREAMERY Bloomington, Illinois Manufacturers of Fine Dairy Products Butter, Ice Cream, Dry Powder Milk, Grade A” Milk Knoous the Troubles ve Seen MRS. WILLIAM BERRY B.S., Santa Ana Jr. College; University of Illinois; University of California at Los Angles; Girl ' s P.E. Instructor; Pep Com¬ mittee Sponsor; G.A. A. Sponsor; Senior Class Sponsor. DARREL BIGGS B. S. Eastern Illinois State College; In¬ dustrial Arts; Junior Class Sponsor. WALTER D. BOYD B.S., James Millikin University; Assis¬ tant Principal; Coach; Boys ' P.E. In¬ structor; American History. •Tvl V,. •� ' s,V MISS REBECCA BLACKBURN A.B. t James Millikin University ; English 4 II, IV; French 4 14 Spanish I; Direct¬ or of Plays. MRS. BETTY COEN B. S., University of Illinois; Typing I, II; Bookeeping; General Business; Shorthand; Blue and Gold Advisor. MRS. CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM B.S., Illinois State Normal Univer¬ sity; Home Economics I, II, III; FHA Advisor; Freshman Girls ' Sponsor. HERMAN O. EDWARDS B. A., McKendree College; Assis¬ tant Coach; American Problems; World History; Assistant Drivers Training Inst; Sophomore Sponsor. W. D. KEYES Superintendent A. B., M. A., Illinois Wesleyan University; University of Illinois; University of Wyoming; Pre Flight; Sponsor of CAP; Sponsor of GOC. A. B., M.A., Columbia University; Northern State Teachers ' College; Physics; Biology; General Science; Drivers ' Training; Teacher- Librarian; Sponsor, Illinois Junior Academy of Science Club. MISS ANN LOGAN B. S., Millikin University; Speech; English I, II, III; Director of Plays; Assistant Advisor for Blue and Gold. M. J. NICOL B.S., M.S., Illinois State Normal University; Iowa State College; Univer¬ sity of Illinois; University of Iowa; Ag¬ riculture; FFA Sponsor. HERSHEL W. TAPP B.S., M. A., Murray State College, Murray, Kentucky; Basic Math; Algebra I, II; Plane Geometry; Trigonometry; Freshman Boys ' Sponsor. G. S. Eastern Illinois State College; University of Ill¬ inois; Art; Elementary Art. MISS RUTH BENNETT B. P. S. M. Indiana Univer¬ sity; James Millikin Univer¬ sity; University of Illinois; Boys’ and Girls ' Chorus; — Elementary Music. ARTHUR SMITH B.M. f Illinois Wesleyan University; University of Illinois; Band; Elemen¬ tary Music. MRS. DORIS DOTSON WAYSIDE FURNITURE The House of Quality with low prices 1 mile South of Clinton on U.S. Highway 51 Secretary kathryn greutman e nd Er STEPHEN ABLE - Steve Remedy for a dull evening. FFA 1; GOC 1.2,4; CAP 4; Football 1; Basketball Manager 1,2; Boy Named Beulah” 3; ’’Headin ' for the Hills” 4; Camera Club 1,2,4; Chorus 1,2,4; Boosters Club 2; Blue and Gold 1,2,3; Annual Staff 4; Drivers Training 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. ALLAN ALEXANDER - ”Alex” ”A case in which brains and humor mix. Class President 1; Class Vice President 2; Student Council President 3; Class Treasurer 4; Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Boys ' Chorus 2,4; County Americanism Essay Contest 1; District Americanism Essay Contest 1,2; Drivers Training 2; Boosters Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Class Committees 1.2, 3,4. JAN ARCHEY - ’’Boots Big things come in small pac kages. GAA 1 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GOC 2, 3 4; CAP 2, 3; Drum Majorette 4; Pep Committee Vice President 3, President 4; Tumbling 1; Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin for the Hills 4; Drivers Training 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Twirler 1, 2, 3; Blue and Gold 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. HAROLD ARNOLD - Benedict Windy as the breeze, Carefree as the trees. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Student Council 3, 4, Trea¬ surer 3; Pep Committee 1; Boys Glee Club 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; CAP 3, 4; GOC 2, 3, 4; Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin’ for the Hills 4; Drivers Training 3; Band Festival 2, 3,4; Honor Band 3; Blue and Gold 4; Annual Staff 4; Intramural Basketball 3,4. ytA ' VERNON CLIFTON - Shorty When you see me coming better step aside. ' CAP 2, 3, 4; GOC 4; Camera Club 3; Science Club 4; FFA 1, 2; Livestock Judging Team 2; Reader of U.S. Weather Bureau Rain Gauge 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3,4; Boy Named Beulah 3; Drivers Training 2; Annual Staff 4; Chorus 2,4. EDWARD CRABTREE Edero’ Quiet, but girls look out] Football 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Live¬ stock Judging 2, 3, 4; Land Judging 4; Parliamentary Procedure 3, 4; Grain Judging 3, 4; GOC 2 f 4; Science Club 4 ; Camera Club 2, 3; Homecoming Attendant 2,3,4; Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin ' for the Hills 4; Band 1; Annual Staff 4. ROSALYN COOPER Soggy For fun and laughs, she can supply the very best. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 2, 4; Homecoming Queen Candidant 1; Sadie Hawkins Candidate 4; Student Coun¬ cil 1; Blue and Gold Staff 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Boy Named Beulah 3; Heanin ' for the Hills 4; Speech Contest 3; Drivers Training 3. K MARY SUE DEALEY Susie If you knew Susie like we know Susie Class President 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Officer 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3,; Boy Named Beulah 3; ’’Headin ' for the Hills 4; Drivers Training 2; Librarian 2; Band 2, 3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1,4; FHA Sweet¬ heart Candidate 2, 3; Christmas Queen Candidate 2; Centennial Sweetheart 3; Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Blue and Go ld Staff 2, 3, 4. SARA DUBSON A friend in need is a friend indeed. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Librarian 2; Twirler 1, 2, 3, 4; Normal Twirling Contest 2; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Vocal Contest 3; FHA l f 2, 3, 4; FHA Officer 2, 4; GAA 1, 2. 3 4; GAA Officer 4; Headin ' for the Hills 4; PTA Rep. 4; Drivers Training 2; Blue and Gold Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. JAMES FLINT Chub The Rock of Gibraltar Football 2, 3, 4, Captain 4, Most Valuable Player 4; All-Conference Team 4; Basket¬ ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 2, 3 f 4; GOC 4; Pep Committee 2; Class Treasurer 3; Boys Chorus 2, 3,4; Ensemble 3; Quartet 3; President of Science Club 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior and Senior Plays 3,4; Drivers Training 2; Flag Bearer 4; Bausch Lomb Science Award 4. DONALD FORNWALT Butch Row? Why should I when I can drift?” PTA Representative ; Drivers Training 1; Baseball 1; Camera Club 2, 3; Football 2; Intramural Basket¬ ball 3,4; Art Club 4; Annual Staff 4. LARRY HAINES Speed” A fool there was, but it was not me. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; CARROLL GRINDOL We know little of you, but what we know is good. Johns Hill 1 ; Lakeview 2, 3; Maroa 4; Band 1 Leisure Club 1; Science Club 2; Dance Club 3; GAA 3; Choir 2, 3; Choir Festival 2, 3; Drivers Training 3; FHA 4; Headin ' for the Hills 4; Chorus 4; Blue and Gold 4; Annual Staff 4. GOC 1, 2, 3, 4; CAP 1, 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Boosters ' Club 2; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Stage Man¬ ager 3,4. RICHARD HITCHENS Dick Sometimes I sit and think - sometimes I just sit. Class Secretary 1, 2; vice President 3; The Skeleton Walks” 3; Prom Committee 3; Pep Club Secretary 4; Intramural Basketball 4. nT I N W V w v-M fST 1 . . -; EH A 1.2,3. to Officer L‘ j . GAVl. iarjpiav 4K Seqlor PUy 4; p - . ‘ HbnW;om s Owgen Candidate 3;JChris -v lidate 2; fiWeeWrart Cah- . L 1 d 2 ’ 3 ft Ce ial eiALrt 5 FA P Chapter SWteetheart j 4erijy Chi|stmai)Can- ' 3 LINDA HOWLAND Lin Sugar and spice and everything nice. Girls Chorus 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA Camp 3; Librarian 3, 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Christmas Queen Candidate 3; Drivers Training 1; Secretary of Library Club 4; Junior Play Director 3; Senior Play 4. J • p ) S ' V KATHRYN KAY GREUTMAN Kathy A good character shines by its own light. GAA 1, 2, 3 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Secretary 3, 4; CAP 2; GOC 4; Blue and Gold Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; A Boy Named Beulah 3; Chorus 2, 3; Art Club 4; Band 2; Drivers Training 2. jJtP -Z- - - ' 7 - , — ' mabla KLEPPER H Marty” She is small but so is a stick of dynamite. Glee Club 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3,4; GAA 1, 2, 3,4; CAP 3; Blue and Gold Staff 2. 3, 4; GOC 4; Annual Staff 4; Baton Twirler 2, 3,4; Drivers Training 2; Boosters Club 2; ”A Boy Named Bealuh 3; Headin ' for the Hills” 4; Art Club 4; Tumbling 1. DAVID LEWIS Worry kills people - why die? Boys Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys Ensemble 2, 3; GOC 4; CAP 3. 4; Headin ' for the Hills: ROBERT LIENHART Peek-a-boo Oh, there ' s nothing in life like making love. Band 1, 2, 3,4; Festival 2, 3,4; Contest 1, 2, 3,4; Honor Band 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; FFA 2, 3, 4, Sentinel 3, Secretary 4; Grain Judging Team 3,4; Parliamentary Procedure Team 4; A Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin ' for the Hills 4; Boys Chorus 2, 3,4; Quartet 3; Boy s Ensemble 3,4; Chorus Festival 2, 3,4; Drivers Training 2; King of Hearts 3; Dance Escort 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Qr y t -t-c d Z J t (jj f l-tt iU ' 7 ' -frX SlS C OO Mi y ' AJU f V RUTH ANN McILVENNA LUALLEN yZtu Blondie For every why she has a wherefor. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3 4. Officer 3; A Boy Named Beulah 3; CAP 1, 2, 3, 4; Student Council Secretary 3; Ann¬ ual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 2, 3, 4, Editor 4; Drivers Training 1; Tumbling 1; Christmas Queen Candidate 1, 3; Christmas Queen 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2,4; Booster Club 2. iM , A _ I r • • fjj V DONNA MARLOW Donut Some think this world for fun and folly, and so do I. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Sec¬ retary 1; CAP 3,4; Tumbling 1; Blue and Gold Staff 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Student Council 4; A Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin ' for the Hills 4; Chorus 3; Art Club 4. NANCY PARKER To be yourself is the best way to please your friends. GGA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; CAP 2, 3, 4; A Boy Named Beulah 3; Headin ' For The Hills 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Tumbling 1; Speech Contest 3,4; Merry Christmas Candidate 3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1, 2; Drivers Train¬ ing 1; Librarian 4; Blue and Gold Staff 2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Library Club Treasurer 4. PATSIE ANN ROSE ” Cricket ”Continually studying - either men or styles. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Officer 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Officer 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Student Council 2; Blue and Gold Staff 2, 3, 4; Booster Club 2; Tumbling 1; Drivers Training 2; Annual Staff 4; ’’Headin ' For The Hills” 4; ”A Boy Named Beulah” 3. ”A little blond caught this man ' s eye. Football 2 V 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3.4; FFA 1, 2. 3, 4; Officer 1, 2, 3.4; Boys Chorus 4; Band 1, 2; GOC 4; Junior Class Play 3; Senior Class Play 4; Stage Manager 4; Blue and Gold 3; FFA Reporter 3; Land Judging Team 3.4; Parlimentary Procedure 3, 4; Flag Bearer 3, 4; Grain Judging 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 2, 3, 4. ✓ PAUL SEELBACH ’’All great men are dead or dying and I don ' t feel well myself. ” Mt. Zion 1; CAP 2. 3. 4; Chorus 2. 3, 4; Class Presi¬ dent 3, 4; Basketball 1 2, 3 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Base¬ ball 1, 2, 3 t 4; Track 2, 3. 4; ”A Boy Named Beulah” 3; ’’Headin ' For The Hills” 4; Boys Ensemble 3; Camera Club 3; Boosters Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Flag Bearer 3; Librarian 4; District Vocal Contest 3; State Vocal Contest 3. RUTH SKIDMORE w Liz H { Not that I love study less, but that fun more. Pep Committee 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2; Senior Play 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play- Make Up. LARRY STINSON ”1 picked up life and looked at it curiously. FFA 1; CAP 2, 3, 4; Football 1; COC 3, 4; Camera Club 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; Science Club 4; Boy Named Beulah” 3; Headin’ for the Hills 4; Intramural Basketball 3,4; Annual Staff 4. BARR STOUTENBOROUGH Barstow Let the world slip by. I ' ll take it easy. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Dairy Judging Team 2; Poultry Judging Team 2; Camera Club 2, 3; GOC 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior and Senior Play 3,4; Land Judging 3,4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Parlimentary Procedure 4; Grain Judging Team 4. JOYCE WEABER Pooch” I have a nature all my own. FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2 f 4; Tumbling 1; Senior Play; Annual Staff; Blue and Gold Staff l t 2, 3,4; Camera Club 3; CAP 4. MARY JANE WILLIAMS Quiet, friendly and sincere. GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Headin’ for the Hills 4; Annual 4; Camera Club 2; Booster Club 2; Drivers Training 2; Attended St. Patricks High School i Year. ' ' y l DON WISNASKY Whiz A man after his own heart. ’ Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; GOC 2, 3, 4; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Stage Manager of Play 3, 4; Boost¬ ers Club 2; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Foot¬ ball Captain 4; Christmas King Canidate 1, 2, 3; Class Treasurer 1; Vice President 3; Homecoming Attendant 1, 2, 3. CLASS HISTORY On a fall day in 1952 the class of 56” started on the high school trail as little Trojans. We were 35 in number and our General was Mrs. Eva Brown. Next in rank we chose Mary Sue Dealey, President, Allan Alexander, Vice President, Donna Marlow, Secretary and Don Wisnasky, Treasurer. During our first homecoming we won third prize with our float, and chose Mary Sue Dealey and Rosalyn Cooper our queen candidates. During this year we gained two new Trojans, Paul Seelbach, Mary Jane Williams and Shirley Pagel, who left at the end of the year along with Dick Kemmerer, and Jim Reed. In 1953 we start the second leg of our journey with 36 members we had gained Nyle Puckett during the summer. Our Officers were Allen Alexander, President, Don Wisnasky, Vice President, Nyle Puckett, Secretary, and Larry Stinson, Treasurer. This year we won first with our homecoming float. Our Queen Candidates were Nancy Parker and Ruth Mcllvenna. Our Christmas Queen candidates were, Mary Sue Dealey and Phllyis Hodges. During the year we gained Dora Hearn and David Lewis. We began our third year as Trojans with 34 in our class. During the summer we had lost Dora Hearn, Nyle Puckett, Clyde Fansler and Luella Killian. Our New Gererals were Mr. Marion Newman, and Miss Mary Ann Melvin. Our officers were Paul Seelbach, President, Don Wisnasky, Vice President, Kathryn Kay, Secretary and Nancy Parker and Jim Flint. Co-Treasurers. We got third place on our float this year and our Queen candid¬ ates were Nancy Parker and Phyllis Hodges. Our Christmas King and Queen candidates were Ruth Mcllvenna, Linda Howland, Bob Lienhart, and Don Wisnasky. We were all very happy when Ruth was selected Queen. Our Junior Play A Boy Named Beulah was a lot of fun in the making. Our magazine sales were a success this year and so was our Prom at the Hotel Orlando. Our theme was How do you Speak to an Angel, During our third year Jim Graupman, Glenn Bush, Roger Higgins dropped from our ranks. As we started our last year in M. H, S. we were 33 in number as we gained Dick Hitchens and Carroll Grindoll during the summer. Our new general was Mrs. William Berry and our other leaders were Paul Seelbach, President, Ruth Mcllvenna , Vice President, Kathryn Kay, Secretary, and Allan Alexander, Treasurer. Our Queen candidates were Ruth Mcllvenna and Mary Sue Dealey. Our senior play Headin ' for the Hills was well liked by all. Now as we near the end of our Trojan Life we look back and find that we have had many happy times which will be remembered by us always. CLASS POEM Our Freshman year Was started with glee. There were no happier Students than we. Our initiation Was loads of fun. There was a prank For everyone. Sophomore year Was next in line. This year, too Was mighty fine. Junior year here. Class rings came; Our Junior play Gained township fame. Seniors at last! Annual plans made. Books to hold memories Never to fade. We won’t forget That very last prom. You went with Susie, I went with Tom. Those last few days Sure went fast. Senior year Just doesn’t last. Here we are standing At the threshold of life. To hold our heads high Through trouble and strife Phillis Hodges CLASS PROPHECY %■ % We are attending the Premiere of the new movie, the ’’Southern Belle. While standing on the sidelines watching the stars make their grand appearances, we see the male star of the show, Stephen Montgomery, the former STEVE ABLE. He started his acting career performing in the plays at M.C.H.S. His leading lady is Jeanette Taylor, the former JAN KAY ARCHEY. We hear she is dissatisfied with her movie career and plans to return to Maroa and settle down to married life with Darrell Weikle. Also co-starring in the movie is Marilyn Mitchell, the former NANCY PARKER, who is married to Paul Seelbach in real life. Next is the director, ED CRABTREE, who for sentimental reasons prefers to keep his own ' ft name. It is rumored that he is on the brink of matrimony for the fifth time. Now from our seats in the audience, we spot more celebrities. First the famous TV star, LARRY STINSON, who has recently taken Herb Shriner ' s place on ’’Two For the Money. ” Seated next to him is JIM FLINT, presi¬ dent of the Flint-Eaton Company, which now sponsors Larry ' s show. Coming down the aisle are DONNA MARLOW and PHYLLIS HODGES, who are well known models. Donna models fashions in Paris and plans to return to Maroa to become the wife of a farmer. Phyllis is a model in New York. Behind them is Professor ALLAN ALEXANDER. He has just received the Nobel Prize Award for his brilliant contribution to the field of mathe¬ matics. But who ARNOLD and Panta graph, graph. He has panying them is is that behind him? Oh yes, none other than H. G. his wife, Joyce. Harold is the editor of the Bloomington which he has recently changed to the New York Panta- finally substituted a Thunderbird for his bicycle. Accom- LINDA HOWLAND, a fashion columnist. Looking around the audience we see MARY SUE DEALEY, who is now a nurse at the Mayo Brothers Clinic. With her is ROSALYN COOPER, an airline hostess for T. W. A. They tell us that DICK HITCHENS, the famous auto race driver, nas just broken all records at the Indi¬ anapolis Speedway. As the house lights dim and the sports news is being shown, CLIFTON has just set a new world ' s record in speed boat Another world-famous athlete appearing on the screen is BACH, who has just broken the National 440 dash record, movie starring Stephen Montgomery, Jeanette Taylor, Mi tchell, in which the hair styles and make-up were done SKIDMORE, another member of our class of 1956. we see where VERNON 4. racing. V PAUL SEEL- Now for the and Marilyn by RUTH In the lobby after the movie, we way to India to continue her chatted with SARA DUBSON. She is on her missionary work. She is doing a fine job. Our next stop is the famous m ) Stork Club, where we are welcomed by the owner, DONALD WISNASKY, ■ and his wife, Janet. They bought and re¬ decorated the club. Don informs us that the rest of our classmates are waiting for us at our reserved table. We find there Mr. and Mrs. LARRY HAINES. Mrs. Haines is the former JOYCE WEABER. Larry is in New York attending a very important meeting for the C. A. P. and G. O. C. officers. Seated next to them are Mr. and Mrs. VERNON GREUTMAN. They are on a delayed honeymoon since the marriage took place before KATHERINE graduated. Across the table are Mr. and Mrs. DON FORNWALT. Mrs. Fom- walt is the former MARY JANE WILLIAMS, and Don is now a famous commercial artist. DAVID LEWIS, who was hardly recognized because he is about six feet tall, brought us a message informing us that CAROL QUERY and his wife, Luann, cannot be here because of a special project at their research farm. Mr. and Mrs. GARY LUALLEN have just returned from Hawaii, where Gary is now stationed. The former RUTH ANN McILVENNA is now Mrs. Luallen. PAT ROSE and MARLA KLEPPER are back from a sightseeing trip all over the United States. Marla plans to marry Sonny Lazell after a ten year delay. Next to them we find CARROLL GRINDOL, who is here attending an Illinois Bell Telephone con¬ vention. A hush comes over the audience as the top vocalist, BOB LIEN HART, steps into the spot¬ light. Following Bob ' s numbers is the comedy act presented by BARR STOUTENBOROUGH. Barr has been thinking of changing his name to Smith since it would be much easier to pronounce. After the acts the Class of 1956 just sat around and talked of the good old days” at MCHS. CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of 1956, of the Community Hi gh School of Maroa, in the county of Macon, with worries, fears, and forebodings, now pass safely into the great beyond --the world!! Being of sound mind and memory, but slightly under the strain of under¬ work, we do make, publish, and declare this our last will and testament, thereby re¬ voking any and all former wills made by us. We, the Seniors of Maroa, bequeath our willingness to stay in school to the Freshmen, our ability to be good in sports to the Sophomores, our quietness and good humor lo the Juniors, and to the Faculty, a rest and an easy peaceful future. I, STEVE ABLE, bequeath my car to the girls of Maroa High to use as some of my friends in the Class of 56” used it. I, ALLEN ALEXANDER, bequeath my position on the basketball court to one of next years players. I, JAN ARCHEY, bequeath my position as Drum Majorette to next years majorette. I, HAROLD ARNOLD, bequeath my class ring to Joyce Smith, so the class of 56 won’t be forgotten. I, VERNON CLIFTON, bequeath my ability not to go steady in all my years at Maroa High to Reuben Dubson. I, ROSALYN COOPER, bequeath my ability to get good grades to Lenora Austin. I, EDWARD CRABTREE, bequeath my pretty eyes to all the girls of Maroa High School. I, MARY SUE DEALEY, bequeath my sweet personality to Roxie Grey. I, SARA DUBSON, bequeath my way of getting along to Pat Hoffman. I, JIM FLINT, bequeath my left hand desks to Eddie Hall. I, DON FORNWALT, bequeath my drawing ability to anyone who cares to take Art next year. I, CARROLL GR1NDEL, bequeath my bashfulness to Pat Eastham. I, LARRY HAINES, bequeath my C. A. P. rating to Bill Birge. I, RICHARD HITCHENS, bequeath my like for Kenny girls to anyone who wishes to have it. I, PHYLLIS HODGES, bequeath my ability to get good grades to my sister, Carol. I, LINDA HOWLAND, bequeath my ability to get engaged before I graduate to anyone who ' s lucky. I KATHRYN KAY, bequeath my ability to hook a good-looking Alumni to anyone who ' s as fortunate as I was. I, MARLA KLEPPER, bequeath my ability to hang on to a Lazell for so long to Barbara McFarland. I, DAVID LEWIS, bequeath my smallness to Phil Hunt. I, ROBERT LIENHART, bequeath my charming ways to Jack Clark. I, RUTH LUALLEN, bequeath my naturally blond hair to Shirley Thompson. I. DONNA MARLOW, bequeath my typing ability to Lloyd Rodgers. I, NANCY PARKER, bequeath my sympathy to Aunt Florence who ' ll need it in the next years gym classes. I, CAROL QUERY, bequeath my farming ability to my brother, Walt, who someday may benefit by it. I, PAT ROSE, bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers and not get 9th hours to Joyce Smith. I, PAUL SEELBACH, bequeath my position as president of the Junior and Senior class to anyone who is lucky enough to receive it. I, RUTH SKIDMORE, bequeath my giggle to my sister, Jean. I, LARRY STINSON, bequeath my height to Larry Anderson. I, BARR STOUTENBOROUGH, bequeath my paper route to anyone who can get up that early. I, JOYCE WEABER, bequeath my quiet ways to Judy Jackson, although we like her the way she is. 4 MARY JANE WILLIAMS, bequeath my athletic ability to Della James. 4 DON WISNASKY, bequeath my position as co-captain of the football team to next years captain. Most Likely To Succeed NANCY PARKER JIM FLINT Nicest Personality MARY SUE DEALEY PAUL SEELBACH _ . _ n Rut h Luallen, Nancy Harold Arnold. Bob � ' « � � � « 1 8 h SCh °° ' - Ba „ Siooien . H-J — , G „ Je sch00 , and 4 Parker went 8 years Allen Alexander Joyce Weaber Jim Flint Ruth Skidmore attended Forsyth Grade School and Maroa High For 12 years together, SENIOR AUTOGRAPHS 1956 ” i 4. Jpr- ■ (M� s ANNUAL STAFF Co-Editors-Rosalyn Cooper, Mary S. Dealey Assistant Co-Editors-Allan Alexander, Sara Dubson Business Managers-Paul Seelbach, Edward Crabtree Vernon Clifton, Dick Hitchens Advertising Managers-Larry Haines, Harold Arnold Don Wisnasky, Steve Able, Carol Query Sports-Jim Flint, Ruth Luallen, Barr Stoutenborough Snapshots-Joyce Weaber, Pat Rose Class News-Carroll Grindol, Ruth Skidmore Calendar-Linda Howland, Mary Jane Williams Alumni-- - Jan Kay Archey, Donna Marlow Faculty---Ruth Ann Luallen Photography-Nancy Parker, Larry Stinson, Paul Seelbach Activities-Bob Lienhart, Kathryn Greutman Phyllis Hodges, Barr Stoutenborough Prophecy-Nancy Parker, Jan Kay Archey, Don na Marlow Class Will-Marla Klepper, Kathryn Greutman, David Lewis Class Poem.Phyllis Hodges Class History-Jim Flint, Gene Runyen Art - --Bob Lienhart, Don Fornwalt Typing-Rosalyn Cooper, Jim Flint Ruth Ann Luallen, Joyce Weaber Secretary NANCY GRAFF LUANN BRADEN ROBERT BRADEN Treasurer KENNETH CHALCRAFT DEAN BURGENER SANDRA COLBECK DEAN COLE ROBERT CONNELLY EDWARD COOPER JOE CROWDSON GWEN FERRELL PAT GASS BOB HAENNY PEGGY HANKS BEVERLY HIMES ALAN HOFFMAN MYRTLE KING JOHN KINTNER r BARBARA MARSHALL JEAN ROBERTS JUDY SELLNER JEAN SKIDMORE DAVID SMITH FRED STAUDT BILL WALDEN WAYNE WARD JERRY WATTLES FRED WIKOWSKY SHIRLEY WILSON EE. KENT CO. Lumber Since 1859 Clinton, Illinois Qd R! til L fczK5 SMITTYS CAFE SUPER-WAY Main and Water Phone SY 4-3939 GREIDER ' S CAFETERIA Maroa, Illinois Store Hours: Main and William Monday - Friday, 7 A. M, - 6 P. M, GREIDER ' S MEZZANINE ROOM Main and William Saturday, 7 A. M. - 6 P. M. Decatur, Illinois ROBERT STOUTENBOROUGH MAROA W.R.STOUTENBOROUGH LUMBER COMPANY Insurance Lumber - Coal Real Estate Building Supplies Loans Phone SY 4-3740 Maroa, Illinois Maroa, Illinois Compliments of DTS. MRS. Maroa, Illinois Compliments of CAMERA ART STUDIO Decatur, Illinois Compliments of THE POP-CORN SHOP 146 North Main Street Decatur, Illinois SPORTS CENTER, INC. MACON MUSIC Sports Equipment for “Your Complete Musical Department Store” 227 N. 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POST SONS Jewelers for 85 Years Phone 3-9781 Prairie at Merchants Street Decatur, Illinois President Bob Kinkaid Vice President Dick Thomas Larry Austin Lenora Austin George Bennent Secretary Sidney Foulke Treasurer Richard Lazell Pat Bliss Duane Boyer James Brown Pat Brown Benny Caplinger John Crabtree Mary Creekmur Mary Cummings Eugene Dawson Kermit Dealey Reuben Dubson Pat Eastham Eunice Fathauer Maureen Gardner Joyce Greeson Christina Harmon Fat Hoffman David Howland Norman Howland Phillip Hunt Leon Ishmael Della James Lois James Diane Lakin LaVon Larson Barbara McFarland Don Morr Forest Pope Robert Runyen Karen Rush Janet Schroll Joyce Smith Carol Stogsdill Mary Stone Dick Stone Adrienne Stoutenborough Betty Stuard Shirley Thompson p at Vaughn Kaye Wattles Leslie Wilson Bob Wood Keith Wright Your Clothes Best Friend Compliments of NORMAN THE LAUNDARY AND DRY CLEANING r p crt ' fr COMPANY, INC. FARM Decatur, Illinois £. M. Marti; JEWELERS CO. JEWELERS 116 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois Phone 22687 Lowest Prices on Diamonds Watches and Gifts Certified Master Watchmakers in Central Illinois PLAN FOR A MORE SECURE TOMORROW ---TODAY! Open a Savings Account Here and Add to It Regularly! We Invite Your Account TME MILLIKIN NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR Decatur ' s Oldest and Largest Bank Philco CHENEY ' S R.C.A. I.G. A MARKET W estinghouse Congratulations, Seniors Television of Maroa High. Bottled and Bulk Gas LINVILLE HARDWARE CO. Phone SY 4-3755 Phone SY 4-3427 We Deliver larson ' s MARLATT’S SINCLAIR SERVICE STATION HARDWARE Washing, Tires, Greasing Batteries, Oil Plumbing and Heating Repair Service Sylvania TV TOMMY MARLATT Phone SY 4-3360 Maroa, Illinois Maroa, Illinois Phone SY 4-2248 DUNCAN’S LEMONS ' Dry Goods - Variety - Shoes MARKET Ball Band Footwear Daily Delivery Phone SY 4-5519 Phone SY 4-3771 Maroa, Illinois Maroa, Illinois Best Wishes to the Class of Open Daily 6 to 6 56 Sun. 8 to 11:30 A.M. LONG ' S BURKE SERVICE STATION AND A GUNDY ✓r w CHEVROLET (standard SALES and SERVICE Phone SY 4-3833 Phone SY 4-3304, Maroa, Illinois Maroa President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Gary Dale Lynette Larry McClung Fathauer Boyer James Judy Elliot Lila Fornwalt Imogene Fultz Rondalee Garfoot Helen Garten Roxie Gray Everett Grissom Oren Groves Eddie Hall Barbara Hensley Carol Hodges Iantha Housel Marcia Hughes Tonia Hughes Judy Jackson Bill Johnson Judy Liming Gene Lowe Harold Marlow Lynette Morgan Phillip Odle Donna Poth Jim Puckett Phyllis Pulliam Walter Query, Jr. Phillip Reason Bob Rose Glen John Streich Barbara Sullivan Darrell Wattles Curtis Wilson JoAnn Withers Pat Woolums HOLTZ 3.C. CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. MASHBURN Telephone 52 g- SONS WELL DRILLING West on Junction 10 and 54 Maroa, Illinois Phone SY 4-3451 Clinton, Illinois Decatur Phone 83183 or 83985 Congratulations MAROA FARMERS Class of ' 56 CO-OP ELEVATOR F or ' T e CsioutuS Grain-Seed and a Full Line of RESTAURANT W ayne Feed W. Grand and Highway 48 Maroa, Illinois W. AUER - F. COX GOTTLIEB’S Best Wishes to the CLINTON Graduating Class For more than 50 years we have served this section of Illinois with the best of clothing and furnishings for the man and his boy. DIR. AND MRS Maroa, Illinois The Home of Oshkosh B’ Gosh Overalls Phone SY 4-3451 7Jie Member F. D. I. C. LET US HELP JOHN WARNER BANK Clinton, Illinois Complete Banking and Trust Services frv tCfy KELLEY SERVICE STATION Mobil Products Phone SY 4-3921 Maroa, Illinois Compliments of It ' s the Cozy Nook for That Delicious Borden ' s Ice Cream the Best Dinners and Plate Lunches in Town. Open Every Day, Except Sunday lW lP LENIENT COMPAQ Oliver Sales and Service Phone SY 4-3704 Maroa, Illinois BAND First row: Fred Staudt, Jan Kay Archey, Rosalyn Cooper, Vernon Clifton, Adrienne Stoutenborough, Roxie Gray, Duane Boyer. Second row: Harold Arnold, Tom Meader, Eddie Cooper. Third row: LaVon Larson, Mary Stone, Christina Harmon, Dick Stone, Dale Fatheur, Dick Rose, Eddie Hall, Eunice Fatheur, Everett Grissom, Richard Lazell, Dick Thomas, Luann Braden, Bob Lienhart, Kenneth Chalcraft, Lonny McClung, Leslie Wilson, Bob Woods, Bob Braden, Kermit Dealey. Fourth row: Mary Sue Dealey, Robert Connelly, Bob Kincaid, Tom Dash, Sara Dubson, and Mr. Arthur Smith. DANCE BAND suudl| Eddie Coopet. Fitst row: Kenneth Chalciaft, T ' Second tow-. s� e Dealey. and Mi. Anhu. Smith. Trtm Meador. TWIRLERS Left to right: Sana Dubson, Jan Kay Archey, Drum Majorette, Marla Klepper, Roxie Gray. BOYS’ CHORUS First row: L. James, B. Braden, A. Alexander, Mrs, Doris Dotson, M.S. Dealey, B. Lienhart, D. Thomas. Second row: R. Cole, C. Query, W. Ward, P. Hunt, G. McClung, F. Staudt, L. Mc- Clung, P. Seelbach, J. Flint. B. Walden, B. Kincaid. C. Wilson, T. Meador. L. Ishmael, W. Query, H. Marlow, E. Grissom, V. Clifton, H. Arnold. Third row; L. Anderson, R. Dubson, L. Rogers, D. Lewis, B. Dash, S. Foulke, K. Dealey, D. Braden, E. Hall, D. Fathauer. First row: A. Stoutenborough, P. Pulliam, I. Housel, C. Harmon, Mrs. Doris Dotson, E. Fathauer, P. Hoffman, R. Gray, K. Brady. Second row: C. Hodges, L. Braden, S. Wilson, T. Hughes, K. Rush, L. Boyer, L. Morgan, S. Dubson, S. Thompson, P. Eastham, M. Cummings, R. Garfoot. Third row: M. Gardner, M. Stone. J. Elliott, J. Greeson, P. Woolums, M. Hughes. N. Parker, I. Fultzs, M. Dealey, L. Howland, J. Jackson, B. Himes , G. Ferrell. Fourth row: L. Larson, D. Lakin, M. King, B. Marshall, C. Grindol, B. Sullivan, S. Blickensderfer, J. Schioll, P. Bliss, P. Gass. G.A.A. First row: J. Archey, L. Larson, S. Wilson, B. Marshall, P. Gass, N. Graff. Second row: C. Harmon, P. Rose, N. Parker, R. Luallen, L. Braden, J. Greeson, L. Webb, L. Howland, Mrs. Berry. Third row: A, Stoutenborough, M. Gardner, S. Edgecomb, T. Hughes, J. Elliot, D. Marlow, M. Klepper, K. Grtutman, P. Hoffman, P. Eastham, B. Himes, M. Cummings, L. Boyer. Fourth row: J. Weaber, M. King, P. Woolums, S. Dubson, M. Hughes, J. Dagget, P. Pulliam, 1. Fultz, R. Gray, G. Ferrell, D. Brown. Fifth row: B. Sullivan, R. Cooper, J. Jack son, C. Hodges, D. Lakin, P. Hanks, J. Schroll, J. Roberts, S. Blickensderfer. OFFICERS President - - - Vice President Treasurer - - - Secretary - - - Pt. Chairman Ruth Luallen Luann Braden Nancy Parker - - - Pat Rose -Sara Dubson VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS F.F.A. First row: Dean Burgener, B. Stoutenborough, C. Query, E. Crabtree, Mr. Nicol, B. Lienhart, B. Braden, T. Dash, J. Cole. Second row: R. Lazell, D. Wattles, D. Smith, J. Roberts, L. Austin, E. Hall, J. Wattles, F. Wikowsky, R. Runyon, D. Thomas, J. Clark. Third row: D. Stone, E. Grissom, O. Groves, G. Streich, C. Wilson, W. Query, H. Marlow, D. Boyer, G. Dawson. Fourth row: B. Rose, L. Rodgers, J. Crabtree, S. Foulke, George Bennett, K. Dealey, D. Braden, D. Fathauer. The Maroa F.F.A. Chapter enjoyed another banner year. Some of the accomplishments of the past year were: Section 16 championship land judging team (C. Query, B. Stoutenbor¬ ough, E. Cooper.) Section 16 championship parliamentary procedure team ( B. Biven, E. Crabtree, C. Query, O. Dash, D. Westerman.) Our chapter also won the plaque give to the chapter in Section 16 having the best activities program. Our dairy judging team won a blue ribbon in the state judging contest (B. Stoutenborough, D. Stone, E. Cooper.) Our livestock judging team also won a blue ribbon in the state judging contest (B. Biven, B. Braden, E. Crabtree. Winners of Section 16 foundation awards were Don Westerman, B. Biven, and E. Crab¬ tree. Bob Biven was named Section Star State Farmer. Sec. 16 F.F. A. Land Judging Champs - Barr, Ed, Carol, and Mr. Nicol J Barr, and Dean LUANN BRADEN, F. F. A. Sweetheart First Place Grain Judging Team - Barr, Carol, and Richard A ! U F.H.A. President-Nancy Graff Vice President --Rosalyn Cooper Secretary-Maureen Gardner Treasurer-Joyce Greeson Co-Treasurer-Beverly Himes Historian--Adrienne Stoutenborough Projects-Mary Sue Dealey Parliamentarian-Gwen Ferrill Recreation-Pat Rose Pat Eastham Song Leader-Shirley Wilson Public Relations-Kay Wattles Chapter Advisor-Mrs. Cunningham First row: Luann Braden, Barbara Marshall, Gwen Ferrell, Nancy Graff, Rosalyn Cooper, Joyce Greeson, Maureen Gardner, Mrs. Cunningham, Donna Marlow, Katherine Greutman, Ruth Ann Lualien, Sara Dubson. Second row: Shirley Wilson, Betty Stuard, Pat Vaughan, Joyce Smith, Sandra Colbeck, Beverly Himes, LaVon Larson, Pat Brown, Pat Eastham, Pat Hoffman, Adrienne Stoutenborough, Julia Limings, Judy Elliot, Nancy Parker, Joyce Weaber, Mary Sue Dealey, Carroll Grindol, Linda Howland, Myrtle King. Third row: Ruth Skidmore, Mary Creekmur, Christina Harman, Judy Sellner, Joanne Withers, Iantha Housel, Marcia Hughes, Imogene Fultz, Karen Brady, Lynette Morgan, Darlene Brown, Mary Cummings, Phyllis Hodges, Pat Rose, Bar¬ bara McFarland, Marla Klepper. Fourth row: Rondalee Garfoot, Helen Garren, Lenora Austin, Jean Skidmore, Sylvia Edgecomb, Lila Fornwalt, Kay Wattles, Diane Lakin, Peggy Hanks, Janet Schroll, Jean Roberts, Sally Blickensderfer, Pat Bliss, Eunice Fathauer, Carol Stogsdill, Jan Kay Archey. Senior Flag Bearers: Carol Query - Jim Flint Junior’s: Fred Staudt - Bob Haenny PEP COMMITTEE First row: Dick Hitchens, Secretary; Dean Cole, Vice President; Jan Kay Archey, Pres¬ ident; Barbara Marshall, Treasurer; Mrs. Berry. Second row: Barbara McFarland, Lu- ann Braden, Shirley Wilson, Nancy Graff. Back row: Toni Hughes, Phillip Reason, Nor¬ man Holand. STUDENT COUNCIL First row: Shirley Wilson, Secretary; Bob Braden, President; Mr. Kitowski, John Crab¬ tree, Vice President; Maureen Gardner, Treasurer. Second row: Harold Arnold, Donna Marlow, Carol Hodges, Everett Grissom. Sitting: Larry Anderson, Pat Woolems, Barbara Sullivan, Phyllis Pulliam, Fred Wikowsky. Standing: Judy Jackson, Miss Bennett, Sylvia Edgecomb, Carol Hodges, Don Fornwalt, Toni Hughes, Robert Connelly, Kathryn Greutman, Donna Marlow, Marla Klepper, Lynette Boyer. LIBRARIANS Left to right: Pat Brown, David Howland, Mr. Kitowski, Reuben Dubson, Jim Flint, Nancy Parker, Fred Staudt, Paul Seelbach, Eunice Fatheur, Adrienne Stoutenborough, Sara Dubson, Linda Howland, Nancy Graff, Beverly Himes, Patti Gass. G.O.C. Top row: E. Hall, J. Puckett, G. Dawson, D. Lewis, J. Cole, H. Marlow, B. Johnson, L. Ish- mael, T. Dash, K. Dealey, V. Clifton, L. Rodgers, T. Hughes, D. Marlow, K. Greutman, P. Rose, J. Archey, M. Kleppet, Third row: B. Rose, G. ' Lowe, P. Hoffman, M. Cummings, L. James, N. Howland, L. Wilson, L. Austin, G. McClung, B. Caplinger, J. Kintner, R. Cole, P. Reason, J. Clark, B. Birge, E. Cooper, B. Woods. Second row: D. Brown, B. Stoutenborough, E. Crabtree, L. McClung D. Wisnasky, T. Meador, P. Hunt, B. Haenny, J. Flint, L. Stinson, M. Gardner A. Stoutenborough, P. Woolums, B. Sullivan. Bottom row . P. Bliss, P. Eastham, J. Smith, H. Arnold, L. Haines, C. Query, Mr. Keyes, J. Roberts, S. Able, B. Kincaid, R. Connelly, L. Boyer, J. Jackson. C.A.P. Top row; P. Hoffman, J. Smith, R. Luallen, M. Cummings, M. Klepper, P. Rose, N. Parker, D. Marlow, K. Greutmen. Second row; V. Clifton, T. Dash, D. Lewis, G. Dawson, B. Stout¬ enborough, B. Caplinger, R. Connelly. Third row: N. Howland D. Hitchens, R. Cole, P. Hunt, P. Reason, P. Seelbach, L. Stinson. Fourth row; H. Arnold, D. Wisnasky, L. Haines, Mr. Keyes, J. Roberts, S. Able, B. Kincaid. Blue and Gold Number I MAROA, ILLINOIS JANUARY 19, 1956 LIBRARY FURNITURE INSTALLED BLUE AND GOLD STAFF CHOSEN Co-Editors - - - - - Jim Flint Ruth Ann Luallen Asst. Co-Editors ------- Myrtle King Sandra Colbeck Advertising -------- - Circulation -------- - Class Editor --------- Sr. Jr. The new library furniture purchased by the Board of Ed¬ ucation, has been installed at an approximate cost of 3000. This furniture makes our library one of the nicest and most up-to-date ones in the county. m ——mem- very- ment real Mid was Club Club Reporters FFA - - - B. Stoutenborough FHA ----- -Gwen Ferrell Band ----- -Sara Dubson Library- - - -Linda Howland Science - - - - - Jim Flint Alumni Nancy Parker General Reporters- - -Pat Rose Rosalyn Cooper Tonia Hughes Pat Hoffman Phyllis Hodges Mary S. Dealey Social Editor known Myrtle Desk Co. of High Point North Carolina and purchased through Blackwell Wielandy Company of St. Louis, Missouri. The new items in the all natural maple finish consist of seven rectangular tables, two round tables, chairs, atlas case, card catalog case and new shelves including separate magazine and newspaper racks. It is hoped that everyone will try to keep the equipment in good shape. DRIVERS TRAINING First row: Eunice Fathauer, Joyce Greeson, Christian Harmon, La Von Larson, Maureen Gardner, Pat Eastham, Joyce Smith, Kay Wattles. Second row: Mr. John Kitowski, Robert Runyan, Keith Wright, Dean Burgener, Oren Groves, Duane Boyer, Richard Cole, Mr. Herman Edwards. Third row: Richard Lazell, Mary Cummings, Lois Webb, Shirley Thompson, Karen Rush, John Crab¬ tree. SCIENCE CLUB The Maroa High School Science Club was organized for the first time this year. The club is a member of the Illinois Junior Academy of Science, an affiliate of the Science Clubs of America. The purpose of the Science Club is to promote interest of the students in the field of science. The officers are Jim Flint, President; Sidney Foulke, Vice President; Joyce Greeson, Secretary; and Ken Chalcraft, Treasurer. Mr. Kitowski is the club sponsor. President.Mrs. I E. Connelly Vice President - - Mrs. B. F. Caplinger, Jr. Secretary- Mrs. Virgil Smith Treasurer-Mrs. Julius Staudt Historian-Mrs. Norman F. Ferrell Membership-Mrs. Fred Klepper Finance.Mr. J. E. Connelly Mr. Julius Staudt Hospitality —-Mrs. Donald Hughes Legislation.Mrs. Harry Morgan Music-Mr. Arthur Smith Parliamentarian-Mr. M. Nicol Program.Mrs. B. F. Caplinger. Jr. Publicity-Mrs. Fred Coen Social-Mrs. Charles Kintner Student Representatives Freshman-Judy Elliott Senior-Sara Dubson Junior-Robert Connelly Sophomore-Philip Hunt Compliments of BARDING BUICK - GMC - PONTIAC 205 W. Washington St., Clinton, Illinois BANK 0 lMAROA Friendly Help with Your Financial Problems When You Need It. We Have Complete Banking Service. F. D. I. C. Member Maroa, Illinois H. G. BEATTY CO. Established 1848 Hardware, Housewares Appliances Gifts, Silverware, China Sporting Goods Paint, Radios, Stoves Clinton, Illinois Save Money At CHATHAM FURNITURE 4 ‘On the Square Clinton, Illinois yjP P JEWELERS C. F. BALL Dry Goods - Infants’ Wear Clinton, Illinois Women’s Ready-to-Wear Since 1902 Phone 650 Clinton, Illinois G RIMSELY’S FLOWER SHOP Phone 10 Night Phone 9401 Clinton, Illinois ?C u Aet6 0 2( i%e W. Corner of the Square. SOYA CONFERENCE STANDINGS Maroa 6-0 Bethany 4-1-1 Mt. Zion 3-2-1 Lovington 3-3 Mowequa 3-3 Illiopolis 1-5 WON and LOST RECORD Maroa 0 Saybrook 6 Maroa 6 Mt. Zion 0 Maroa 19 Heyworth 6 Maroa 12 Illiopolis 0 Maroa 42 Assumption 0 Maroa 13 Mowequa 6 Maroa 7 Lovington 6 Maroa 32 Bethany 12 FOOTBALL STATISTICS T, C, XJf. Ave. T. Pts. P. P. Com. T. Y. P. Ave. Chalcraft 35 136 3.8 33 54 23 375 16.3 Query 61 453 7.4 24 Stoutenbo rough 75 484 6.5 19 Connelly 40 220 5.5 8 Flint 26 173 6.7 2 P. Rec’d T. Pass Ave. Seelbach 11 47 4.3 14 4 114 28.2 Wisnasky 11 67 6.1 24 11 177 16.1 McClung 8 5 84 16.8 EDWARD CRABTREE Defensive Line Backer Senior BARR STOUTENBOROUGH Right Halfback , Senior CAROL QUERY Left Halfback Senior ROBERT CONNELLY Fullback Junior LARRY HAINES Right Tackle Senior BOB LIENHART KENNETH CHALCRAFT Quarterback Junior DICK THOMAS Tackle Sophomore HAROLD ARNOLD Guard Senior PAUL SEELBACH End Senior BOB HAENNY DAVID SMITH This Page Sponsored By The MODERN CLEANER ' S 112 Warner Court Clinton, Illinois We ' ll put new life and luster into your garments with the Miracle Nu - Pro process. Ultra fine Cleaning. Standing: Coach Edwards, L. James, G. McClung, G. Lowe, J. Crabtree, C. Wilson, G. Bennett, B. Caplinger, P. Odle, B. Rose, W. Query, Coach Boyd. Sitting: R. Runyen, B. Woods, L. Ishmael, D. Stone, R. Lazell, B. Brown, S. Foulke, N. Howland, P. Hunt, D. Howland, D. Boyer, L. Rodgers. Fresh. -Soph. Football Maroa 7 Mt. Zion 8 Maroa 20 Assumption 6 Maroa 34 Bethany 32 Maroa 0 Lake view 32 Maroa -Visitors Maroa 57 Elkhart 48 Maroa 48 Warrensburg 72 Maroa 67 Argenta 65 Maroa 70 Bethany 48 Maroa 87 Lovington 71 Maroa 62 Mt. Zion 47 Holiday Tourney Maroa 42 Lakeview 71 Maroa 55 Warrensburg 62 Maroa 69 Mt. Zion 63 Maroa 72 New Holland 66 Maroa 70 Niantic 77 Maroa 73 Bethany 54 Maroa 56 Warrensburg 54 Maroa 56 Argenta 65 Macon County Tourney Maroa 56 Mt. Zion 58 Maroa 77 Macon 49 Maroa 80 Niantic 51 Maroa 86 Beason 68 Maroa 103 Lovington 71 Maroa 83 Mt. Zion 67 Maroa 70 New Holland 49 Maroa 65 Assumption 44 Maroa 70 Farmer City 80 B” BASKETBALL TEAM Top row: Mr. Herman Edwards, Leon Ishmael, Walter Query, Philip Odle, Jim Lowe, Richard Lazell, and Jimmy Pucket. Second row: Larry James, Everett Grissom, Larry Austin, Dick Thomas, Gary McClung, Curtis Wilson, and Norman Howland. B -Team Scores Maroa 43 Elkhart 50 Maroa 45 Warrensburg 33 Maroa 51 Argenta 43 Maroa 43 Bethany 45 Maroa 53 Lovington 22 Maroa 50 Mt. Zion 41 Maroa 48 Atlanta 42 Maroa 56 New Holland 29 Maroa 58 Niantic 42 Maroa 46 Bethany 38 Maroa 29 Warrensburg 52 Maroa 44 Argenta 50 Maroa 62 Macon 39 Maroa 63 Niantic 39 Maroa 54 Beason 37 Maroa 49 Lovington 22 Maroa 74 Mt. Zion 90 Maroa 78 New Holland 45 Maroa 46 Assumption 33 Maroa 46 Farmer City 55 BASEBALL P. Seelbach J. Kintner R. Stephenson D. Thomas J. Wattles D. Howland D. Cole K. Wright A. Alexander Maroa 5 4 Kenney Maroa 8 7 Mt. Zion Maroa 1 19 Lakeview Maroa 9 8 Kenney Maroa 3 4 Warrensburg Maroa 14 13 Mt. Zion Maroa 15 5 Lovington Maroa 2 9 Macon Won 5 Lost 3 Top row left to right: Coach Boyd, Larry Austin, Bob Connelly, Barr Stouten- borough. Bill Walden, Dick Stone, Duane Boyer. Bottom row left to right: Carol Query, Paul Seelbach, Ken Chal- craft, Fred Staudt, Lonny McClung, Wayne Ward, Gary Luallen, and Nor¬ man Howland. Members of the record breaking mile relay team: Left to right: Lonny McClung, Ken Chalcraft, Norman Howland and Paul Seelbach. Time 3 min. 49.4 sec. COACH WALTER BOYD SPRINTERS; P. Seelbach, L. McClung DISCUS; K. Chalcraft, W. Ward N. Howland, B. Walden L. McClung r BARBARA LUANN MARSHALL BRADEN SHIRLEY NANCY WILSON GRAFF CHEERLEADERS Basketball Snaps Presentation Soya Champs of Awards L. McClung L. Haines P. Seelbach M. Marlow B. Stoutenborough J. Flint E. Crabtree C. Query H. Arnold N. Graff B. Sullivan L. Boyer B. McFarland E. Sronce M. Dealy R. Braden B. Marshall R. Luallen M. Cummings King MARLA KLEPPER JIM FLINT CANDIDATES Nancy Graff Donna Marlow Pat Eastham Beverly Himes Maureen Gardner Pat Woolums Judy Elliot Paul Seelbach Dean Cole Dick Thomas Tom Meador John Crabtree Walt Query Phil Odle A BOY NAMED BEULAH” ' Corky. PAUL SEELBACH Polly.NANCY PARKER Hank.LARRY STINSON Ted.JIM FLINT Scat.VERNON CLIFTON Aimee.MARY SUE DEALEY Ava.JAN KAY ARCHEY Nanelle.PHYLLIS HODGES Uncle Chilly.-.-.STEVE ABLE . .ED CRABTREE Beulah Zubysko.KATHERINE KAY Lady Casleton.RUTH McILVENNA Bertie.BOB LIENHART . .ROSALYN COOPER Marmalade.DONNA MARLOW s P ook .BARR STOUTENBOROUGH Ton g°.CAROL QUERY Stage Managers.HAROLD ARNOLD, LARRY HAINES Student Directors.SARA DUBSON, PAT ROSE, LINDA HOWLAND Ma keup.RUTH SKIDMORE, MARY WILLIAMS Tickets and Publicity.MARLA KLEPPER, JOYCE WEABER Cyrus Goolus - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- ------- STEPHEN ABLE Cornelia Wellington He is ter-NANCY PARKER Dorthea Wellington Heister --PHYLLIS HODGES Happy Goolus - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- — - -- -- -- -- - M ARY DEALEY Betty Belle Goolus - - ----— - - - MARLA KLEPPER Skeets Goolus - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- — - -- -- -- -- -- -- JAN ARCHEY Widow Squiggins - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- - RUTH SKIDMORE Miss Oggie - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- LINDA HOWLAND Aunt Sukey----- PAT ROSE Slim Hawkenshaw-BOB LIENHART Hank.JIM FLINT Speck - -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- P AUL SEELB ACH Emmy Jean - -- -- -- -- — - - - — - -- -- -- -- -- -- - -JOYCE WEABER Maw.SARA DUBSON Zeke.LARRY HAINES Miss Winslow - - - - - - --- - — - -- -- -- - M ARY WILLIAMS Horseface Dilly - -- -- -- -- - --- - -- -- -- -- -- BARR STOUTEN BOROUGH Student Directors.DONNA MARLOW. ROSALYN COOPER, ED CRABTREE Stage Managers.-DON WISNASKY, LARRY HAINES, CAROL QUERY ROBERT BIVEN FamUng MARGARET BUTLER RUTH BRADEN Ill. Cen. Tel., Clinton Brown ' s LYLE COLE ROBERT BROOM U. of Ill. U.S. Navy ARTHUR CREEKMUR STALEY’S A ORVILLE DASH Caterpillar JOYCE HAENNY JOHN DUXBURY State Farm Ins. Cen. Mo. St. Col. GARY FOX Normal U. NANCY HALE Mrs. Ashcraft jim HUGHES Brown ' s SUE JACKSON Caterpillar RUTH JENNINGS State Farm Ins. SANDRA JOHNSON Nurses Training SHIRLEY LANTER GARY LUALLEN Beauty School U. S. Marines BETTY LIENHART Nurses Train. frank McFarland Normal U. HALDEN MYERS jack mckinney Wabash Depot PAT MOWRY Housewife in Georgia Construction Work KENNETH McKINNEY LYNDAL McKAY Gen. Elec. Grigollet SHIRLEY PITTMAN Secretary in Decatur BETTY PENNYPACKER LINDA POPE JOHN PARKER Ill. Bell Telphone Mrs. Bobby Vaughn LOREETA RODGERS El. Bauer GLENDA ROSEMAN Housewife Working in Fla. JANICE RILEY Mrs. L. Langrebe ELOISE SIMPSON Gen. Electric CURTIS SMITH U. of Ill. ROY STEPHANSON ROSS WALDEN I. P. L. I. P. L. DON WESTERMAN Farming NOVEMBER 1 . 14 . 15 . 16 . 16 . 22 . 23 . 30 . CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER First day of school F.F.A. Research acres School movie Saybrook There F.F.A. and F.H.A. Hay ride School pictures Mt. Zion Here Sock Hop Hayworth Homecoming OCTOBER Reception at Christian Church for new teachers Illiopolis There Assumption Here Demonstration for driving School Movie - Initiation Party P. T.S.A. Meeting Bethany There Report cards given out Mowequa There Lakeview Here Freshman and Sophomore F.F.A. Land Judging Lovington There lu 12 17 18 21 24 28 4 . 4 . 9 . 11 . 15 . 16 . 18 . 23 . 28 . 29 . 30 . 30 . Bethany Here Junior Sadie Hawkins Dance School Movie P.T.S.A. Night School Senior Play F.F.A. Grain and Poultry Elkart Here Independence Basketball Game F.F.A. Chicago Trip Band Benefit Warrensburg There Career Day at Lakeview DECEMBER JANUARY 2. School Begins 3. New Holland There 4. Yearbook Pictures 6. Niantic Here 11. School Movie 13. Bethany Here 15. Warrensburg at Argenta 19. Argenta There 24. F.H.A. Pot Luck 25. -27. Macon County Tourney at Argenta. 1. Football Banquet 2. Argenta Here 3. Football Dinner for team. 6. Bethany There 9. Lovington There 12. Benefit game for Youth Organization. 13. Mt, Zion Here 14. School Movie 16. Christmas Dinner Christmas Dance 28. - 30. Lakeview Tourney FEBRUARY 3. Niantic Here 7. Beason There 8. School Movie 10. Lovington Here 14. Mt. Zion There 17. New Holland Here 21. Assumption There 24. Farmer City There 27. Regionals At Clinton March 2. Sweetheart Dance - F. H. A 5. Report Cards 14. School Movie 16. Alumni Play 20. F. F. A. Banquet 24. District Solo and Ens. Music Contest May 4-5. State Music Contest 9. School Movie 11. Jr. and Sr. Prom 25. Class Night 27. Baccalaureate 29. School Picnic 31. Graduation April 6. Junior Play 7. District Band Contest 11. School Movie 12. Illinois Junior Academy of Science Exhibit 16. Report Cards 17. Band Festival 20. Alumni Banquet 24. Chorus Festival Best Wishes to the Class ot 56 E.R. BRADEN Local and Long Distance Trucking of All Kinds Mixed Fertilizer - Lime and Phosphate Custom Farm Work Maroa, Illinois Office Phone SY 4-2265 - Residence Phone SY 4-3377 Compliment of the MAROA HIGH SCHOOL P. T. S. A. (Parent Teacher Student Association) Congratulations Class of 56 FLOWER SHOP Phone SY 4-2276 Flowers for All Occasions. Compliments of 7 si IX 01 CAMERA SHOP to the Class of 56 Cameras - Photo Supplies 100 East Prairie Decatur, Illinois Famous for Fine Diamonds DAUT Decatur’s Largest CARSON JEWELERS BROTHERS INC. 215 East North Street Florists Decatur, Illinois Corsages, Cut-Flowers and Plants Phone 5281 and 5282 Pay by the Week with No extra charge for credit 120 E. Prairie St. Meet the Gang at THE COMMUNITY CENTER! 7 ti n GOOD FOOD ( OZC • • • VISIT EL ROA INN W. W. CREEKMUR Steaks - Chickens Dancing Every Night Except Sunday No Minors Allowed Maroa, Illinois Forsyth, Illinois Lumber, Hardware, Paints and Builders’ Supplies Telephone Dec atur 84695 Compliments of C. e-W. Phone 3311 Warrensburg, IMPLEMENT COMPANY Massey Harris - New Idea - Kewanee Farm Machinery - Sales and Service HAROLD G. CHALCRAFT Illinois CLYDE WHEELER £. Dubson C. Query Lienhart NAME HOBBY PET PEEVE AMBITION FAVORITE SONG Steve Able Making hog troughs People who tear up paper in study hall Lawyer There ' s A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On Allan Alexander Model trains Pep meetings Engineer Johnson Rag Harold Arnold Eating Teachers To have a space- mobile in 1973 Go Back You Fool Jan K. Archey Skating and bowling Dirty Looks Get married The Great Pretender Vernon Clifton Motors Nosey people Be a millionaire It ' s Almost Tomorrow Rosalyn Cooper Swimming and dancing People who pop gum Airline Hostess Only You Edward Crabtree Automobiles Blabber-mouths To be stinking rich See Ya ' Later Alligator Mary Sue Dealey Cooking Gossipers Nurse Go On With The Wedding Sara Dubson Stamps Two-faced people College I ' ll Never Stop Loving You Jim Flint Swimming Excuse makers College Sixteen Tons Don Fornwalt Swimming and hunting None Tool and dye maker Shifting Whispering Sands Carroll Grindol Driving Gossipers Switchboard operator He Linda Howland Swimming People who gossip Homemaker Melody Of Love Richard Hitchens Cars People who chomp on their chewing gum Work with cars Stardust Phyllis Hodges Reading People who tell tales Get married No f Not Much Larry Haines Cars People who know it all Loaf Sixteen Tons NAME Kathy Marla Klepper David Lewis Robert Uenhart Ruth Ann Luallen Donna Marlow Nancy Parker Carol Query Patsie Rose Paul Seelbach Ruth Skidmore Larry Stinson Barr Stoutenborough Joyce Weaber Mary Jane Williams Don Wisnasky HOBBY Keeping house Dancing Model airplanes Animals Sewing Swimming Swimming Eating Dancing and Reading Hunting and fishing Listen to records Radios Farming Boating Shopping Cars PET PEEVE School People who don’t like hill billy music Airplanes that don ' t fly Stuck up girls Quiet people Girls named Rita People who say bust instead of burst Teachers who give tests and assignments People who talk Girls who get jealous easy Tattletails Gossipers School Larry on GOC watch People who talk about others Making Pinks” face turn pink AMBITION FAVORITE SONG Graduate Band Of Gold To travel all over United States Air Force Pilot The Great Pretender Let Me Go Lover Navy and college Love Is A Many Splendored Thing To be a marines’ wife Airline Hostess I’ll Be Good While You’re Gone The Man I Love P. E. teacher That’s Happiness Farmer Sixteen Tons To die someday No Other Arms To make a million dollars Beautician Unchained Melody Ain ' t That A Shame Make a million dollars Farmer Hot Lips Sixteen Tons Secretary It ' s Almost Tomorrow Beauty operator Pepper Hot Baby Get married Memories Are Made Of This Phone SY 4-3796 RAKER THE BEAUTY NOOK CLEANERS Professional Care is East Main Street Best for the Hair . Vita-fluff Clinton, Illinois . Realistic . Breck Pick Up at Larson’s on . Zotos Monday ETHEL QUERY Maroa, Ill. Wednesday and Friday 4 Miles East 1 2 Mile South LEONARDS l.G. A. Maroa, Illinois Open Daily 7:30 A.M. - 6:00 P. M., Saturday 8:00 P. M. Groceries, Fresh Meats, Ice Cream Frozen Foods and Notions Low Prices Every Day ' TTR.UN I MEL DRUG Walgreen Agency The Store of Friendly Service Modern Up-to-Date Prescription Department Phone 208 Clinton, Illinois So Long - from our Co-Editors, Assistant Co-Editors and our Town. 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