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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1958 volume:

old the VV ©rid, kui As tke World, a Stage, ere Every IML an 3Inst Play a Part, illiam Skakespeare t� ; i I PRODUCED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1958 MAROA COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL II i, J 1.1 - f i ' 111 1 We, the class of 1958, dedicate this annual, The Trojanaire, to MR. JOHN E. KITOWSKI, in order to show our appreciation for his teaching, and guiding help through our four years at Maroa High. To him we are sincerely indebted. Editor, Pat Hoffman; Assistant Editors, Reuben Dubson, Betty Stuard. Photography by Bob Kinkaid Left to right: J. Crabtree, J. Smith, L. Austin, B. Stuard, P. Hoffman, R. Dubson, Mr. Burgener, S. Foulke, B. McFarland, K. Wattles, M. Stone, M. Landgrebe, P. Eastham, M. Baldwin, M. Cummings, J. Schroll, J. Greeson, D. Stone, D. Boyer, P. Brown, N. Nowland, F. Pope, K. Dealey. Absent: Pauline Hicks, Shirley Thompson. ADMINISTRATION PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE GREETINGS! Within the limits of this fine annual we couldn ' t begin to describe the significance our philosophy of education has for the teaching of responsibility, the maturing of young people into thoughtful citizens, the security of our country, and the success and happiness of our graduates. These are aims at Maroa High, and the Class of 1958 have shared in these experiences. We in¬ vite your inspection at any time and know you will be favorably impressed with what you find. John E. Kitowski Principal THE BOARD OF EDUCATION Wm. Schultz, Jr. , Keith Dial, J. E. Kitowski, Paul Churchill, Robert Schwartz, Ed¬ ward Foulke, Wallace Bingamon. County Superintendent - Wm. Woodward. WALTER D. BOYD Secretary B. S. , James Millikin University; Physical MARIAN IRVIN Education Instructor; American History; Assistant Principal; Coach. MRS. BETTY COEN B. S. , University of Illinois; Typing I, II; Bookkeeping; General Business; Shorthand; Blue and Gold Advisor. MRS. WM. BERRY B. S., Santa Ana Junior College; University of Illi¬ nois; University of Califor¬ nia at Los Angeles; Girls ' Physical Education Instruc¬ tor; Pep Committee Spon¬ sor; G. A. A. Sponsor; Freshman Sponsor; Cheer¬ leader Sponsor. EMIL PROSKA Bradley University, Peoria, Ill.; Forsyth, Maroa Grade, and Maroa High Art Classes. HERMAN O. EDWARDS B. A. , McKendree College; M. S. , Indiana University; Coach; American Problems; World History; Drivers Training Instructor. M. J. NICOL B. S. , M. S. f Illinois State Normal University; Iowa State College; University of Illinois; University of Iowa; Agriculture; F. F. A. Sponsor. WILLIAM PETROWITCH B. S. , Illinois State Normal Univer¬ sity; Sophomore Sponsor; Industrial Arts I. II, and in. L. K. PHILBROOK B. S. , McKendree College; M. A. , University of Illi¬ nois; General Science; Physics. FRANK JOHNSON B. A. , Southern Illinois University; Junior Sponsor; Trig, and Solid Geometry; Basic Math; Algebra I; Plane Geometry. MRS. VIVIAN BARNES B. S. , Millikin University, Decatur, Illinois; English II, III, and IV; Senior Sponsor; Play Director. HARRY BURGENER B. S. , E.I.S. C., Speech; English I, II, III; Yearbook Advisor. MRS. DORIS DOTSON B. P. S. M. , Indiana Univer¬ sity; James Millikin Univer¬ sity; University of Illinois; Boys ' and Girls ' Chorus; Elementary Music. JOHN THOMPSON B. A. , Murray State College, Murry Kentucky; Forsyth, Maroa Grade, and Maroa High Band Instructor. MRS. CAROLYN CUNNINGHAM B. S. , Illinois State Normal Univer¬ sity; Home Economics 1,11,111; F. H. A. Advisor; Junior Co-Advisor. MRS. JUNE BREITMAN B. S. , Illinois Wesleyan; M. A., University of Illi¬ nois; French I and II. BEST WISHES TO THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1958 FROM NEAL’S BAKERY, Clinton, Illinois RUSSELL HAMMELL, ROYAL TYPEWRITERS CO. C. N. GORHAM SONS, INC. DR. A. F. SCHILTZ CLINTON DRIVE-IN LIQUORS THE FASHION NOOK DECATUR AUTO WRECKING JACK’S CAFE COSTLEY AND STONE HARDWARE THE SANKS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. MACY PHOTO AND CAMERA SHOP , Decatur, Ill. Compliments of MIDWEST DAIRY PRODUCTS CO. Decatur, Illinois SPRAGUE ' S SERVICE AND GARAGE Corn Shelling and Delivery MAROA HIGH SCHOOL Parents, Teachers, and Students Association Ph. 722 Clinton, Illinois Compliments BEHIND THE SCENES Bernard Myers, Jack Pennypacker, Clarence Pollard, Nathaniel Andes, Jack Hoffman, Herb Kammarmeyer. P. Hicks, Secretary; B. Caplinger, Co-Treasurer; D. Thomas, President; J. Smith, Vice President; D. Boyer, Sergeant-at-Arms; M. Baldwin, Co-Treasurer. VALEDICTORIAN SAL UTA TORIAN Reuben Dubson John Crabtree MARGARET BALDWIN To know her is to love her. Lewistown, Illinois 1; Havana, Illinois 2; FHA 1,2,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, President 3; Chorus 2, 3; State Chorus Contest 3; Christmas Queen Candidate 3, 4; Christmas Queen 4; Sadie Hawkins Queen 4; Annual Staff 4; G.A .A ., 4; Play Cast 3, 4. GEORGE BENNETT Make room for a man. Football 1, 2, 3,4; Track 2, 3,4; FFA 2, 3; FFA Poultry Judging Contest 3; Camera Club 2; Sadie Hawkins Chairman 4; Science Club 2; Art Club 3; Senior Play, Drivers Training 2; Annual Staff 4. LARRY AUSTIN Often seen but seldom heard. Football, 1,2; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; Baseball 2; Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Senior Reporter; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Livestock judging 3,4; G.O.C. 1,2; Junior Play; Busi¬ ness Staff, Senior Play; Science Club 2; FFA Officers Training School 3,4; FFA State Convention 2, 3,4; National Convention 3,4. DUANE BOYER M Mal She ' s making eyes at me!” Band 1,2,3,4; Band Festival 1,2,3, 4; District Ensemble 1,2,3,4; State Band Contest 1,2,3,4; FFA 1,2,3,4; Poultry Judging Team 1,2,3,4; Dairy Judging Team 3; Football 2,3,4; In¬ tramural Basketball 1, 2,3; Track 1,2,4; Drivers Training 2; Science Club 2; Stu ¬ dent Council 3; Art Club 3; Sergeant-at- Arms 4; Stage Man¬ ager 3,4; Annual Staff 4. JAMES BROWN Butch” ”Life is short - why spend it studying?” Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4. Co-Captain 3; One of the Most Valuable Players 4; Homecoming King 4; Christmas King Escort 3; Dri¬ vers Training 1; Annual Staff; Freshman Class Treasurer; Vice President, Sophomore; CAP 1; Track 3,4; Science Club 2; Junior Play Cast 3; Senior Play Stage Crew 4. PATRICIA BROWN ”1 graduate with pleasure, not honor. ” Freshman President; Junior Secretary; Student Council 4; Girls ' Chorus 1,2; Art 2,3,4; Secretary Art Club 3; Art Club President 4; FHA 1,2,3,4; GAA 2,3; Camera Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 3; Li¬ brarian 1,2,4; Drivers Training 2; Blue and Gold 4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Class Float Committee 1,2,3,4; FHA Float Committee 4. JOHN CRABTREE Of all my father’s family, I like myself the most. Football 1,2,3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Science Club 2, 3; Student Council Vice Presi¬ dent 2,3; Treasurer 4; FFA 1,2, 3,4, President 4; FFA Grain Judging 3,4, Livestock Judging 3; Grain and Poultry Show 1,2, 3; Livestock Show 1,2, 3,4; Parliamentary Procedure Team 3; State Livestock Judging 2, Parliamentary Procedure Chair¬ man 3; State Grain Judging 3, Officers Training School 4; Land Judging 3,4; State Con - vention 1,2,3, State Delegate 4; Class Secretary 2; Class President 3; Christmas Dance King 4. MARY CREEKMUR Sly and full of mischief. ” GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Art Club 3,4; FHA Reporter 4; FHA Public Relation 4; Play Usher, Senior Play 4. BENJAMIN CAPLINGER ’’Benny Sometimes I sit and think—others just sit. GOC 2,3; CAP 2; Football 1,2; Drivers Training 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3; Co-Treasurer 4; PTA Representative 1. KERMIT BUD DEALEY M He that falls in love with him¬ self has no rivals. FFA Judging; Contest Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Band 1, 3; All State Band 4; Band President 4; Student Council 4; FFA 1, 2, 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; GOC 1, 2, 3; Drivers Train¬ ing 2; Annual Staff 4; Hot Rod Club 3; Dance Band 1,2,3, Sci¬ ence Club 2,3,4; Band Festival 1, 2, 3,4; Chorus Festival 1, 2, 3,4. REUBEN DUBSON He does big things in a quiet way. Spelling Contest 3,4; Blue and Gold Staff 3,4; Sophomore Reporter, Circu¬ lation Manager 3, Co-Editor 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Chorus Festival 1,2, 3,4; Student Librarian 2,3,4; Science Club 2, 3; Drivers Training 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; Annual Staff 4, Co-Editor; Contest Solo 4; Class Committees 3,4. MARY CUMMINGS That giggle, can it ever be for¬ gotten? Central High School, Hannibal, Illinois 1; GAA 2,3,4; GOC 2; CAP HA 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen Candidate 2; Sadie Hawkins Queen 2; Chorus 2, 3,4; Senior Ensemble 2, 3, 4; Con¬ test Solo 3,4; Science Club 2; FFA Chapter Sweetheart 3; Cheer¬ leader 3; Pep Committee 3: FHA Program Chairman 3; Junior Play, Senior Play; Drivers Training 2. PATRICIA EASTHAM Pat Flirtation, attention, without in¬ tention. GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; FHA Recreation Leader 2; GHA Queen Candidate 3; FHA Queen 3; Girls ' Chorus 1,2; GOC 2,3; Homecoming Queen Candidate 1,4; Pep Club 3,4; Cheerleader 3; Sadie Hawkins Queen Candidate 1, 3, 4; Centennial Sweet¬ heart Candidate 1; Blue and Gold 4; Junior Play Usher; Senior Play 4; Drivers Training 2; Miss Merry Christmas Candidate 1. Rr SIDNEY FOULKE Beware when the Gods let loose a thinker on this planet. Football 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; All State Chorus 4; Band 1; FFA 1,2, 3,4, Secretary 3, Vice President 4; 1st Place In¬ dividual land judging Contest and Parliamentary Procedure team; Livestock Judging team 2, 3; FFA Representative for the District 2, at Ft. Collins, Colorado 3; State FFA Chorus; Chapter delegate to State and National Convention 3,4; Science Club 2,3, Vice President 1; Speech Contest 2,3; Junior P ay 3; Senior Play 4; Student Librarian Class Secretary 2; Treasurer 3; Pep Club 3; Annual 4; Science Club Delegate to State Wildlife Convention 2. MAUREEN GARDNER I ' m not as innocent as I look. FHA 1,2, 3,4; Secretary 2, President 3; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Prom Co-Chairman 3; Junior Play 3; Science Club 3; GOC 1, 2,3; Girls ' Chorus 1,2; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Drivers Training 2; Blue and Gold Staff 1,2, 3,4; Student Council 2, 3; Annual Staff 4. ROLLIN GOODRICH ”1 take-it-as-it comes, lad. Argenta High School 1,2; Drivers Training 1; Art Club 1,2; Band 1; FFA 2; Camera Club 1; Basketball Manager 2; Intmaural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1; Foot¬ ball 3. JOYCE GREESON ' 1 would rather wear out, than rust out. GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Treasurer 2; Chorus 2; GOC 3; Blue and Gold 2,3,4; Science Club Secretary 2; Pep Commit¬ tee 1, 3,4, President 4; Speech Contest 2, 3; 2nd dramatics, 1st dramatics 3; Junior Play cast 3; Senior Play cast 4; 1st attendant to Christmas Queen 4; Sweetheart Queen Candidate 3; Cheerleader 3,4, Captain 4; Drivers Training 2; Student Li¬ brarian 2{ Student Council 4. CHRISTINA HARMON ’’Perish the thought of study. Band 1, 2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; GAA 1,2, 3,4; Girls Chorus 1,2, 3, 4; Camera Club 2; Drivers Training 2; Science Club 2; Band Festival 1,2, 3,4; Band Contest 1,2, 3,4; Annual Staff 4. PATRICIA HOFFMAN Pat Why hurry through life, you’ll never get out alive. Blue and Gold Staff 1,4; Christ¬ mas Queen Candidate 1; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Vice President 4; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Social relations Chairman 3, Vice President 4; Girls ' Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Girls ' Ensemble 3,4; All-State Chorus 4; PTSA Vice President 4; Cheer¬ leader 3; GOC 2,3; CAP 3; Drivers Training 2; Student Council 1,4, Treasurer l;Pep Committee 3; Junior Play, Student Director 3; Senior Play 4; Class Play Usher 2. DAVID HOWLAND If I can pass and sleep, why stay a- wake? Football 1,2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Intramural Basketball 1,2, 3,4; Drivers Training 1; Librarian 2,3,4; Science Club 2, 3, 4; GOC 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual Staff 4. PAULINE HICKS Can’t help lovin ' that man. Pope County Community High School 1,2; Candidate Christmas Queen 3; GAA 3,4; Cheerleader 3; GOC 2,3; Student Council 3; Junior Play 3; i enior play 4; Class Secretary 4. NORMAN E. HOWLAND There ' s a good bit of bad in every good little boy. Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 1,2, 3,4; Basketball 2; Intramural Basketball 1, 4; Drivers Training 1; Pep Com¬ mittee 2; Pep Com¬ mittee Vice President 4; Science Club, 2, 3, 4; GOC 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual Staff 4. PHILLIP HUNT If you didn ' t see him, you wouldn ' t know he was there. Football 1,2, 3,4; Track 2; Intramural Basketball 2,3; GOC 1.2, 3, 4; CAP 2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; Camera Club 3; Hot Rod Club 3; Science Club 2, 3,4; Driver ' s Training 2; PTA Represent¬ ative 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. LEON ISHMAEL Each mind has its own method. Football 2,3,4; Basketball 2; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Camera Club 3,4; Science Club 3; GOC 1,2,3; Hot Rod Club 3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Prom Committee 3. BOB KINKAID Brains plus wit equals one swell guy. Band 1,2, 3,4; Ensemble 1,2; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; GOC 1,2,3; CAP 1, 2, 3; Camera Club 2, 3; Flag Bear ¬ er 3,4; Football 1, 3; Basketball Manager 1, 2; Annual Photographer 3, 4; Blue and Gold Photographer 3,4; Science Club 2, 3; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3; Junior Play 3; Class President 2; Speech Contest 2,3. MARTHA LANDGREBE A giggle, a dash, a shriek, and a crash. Stephen Decatur High 2; GAA 2; FHA 3,4; FHA Treasurer 3, 4; Blue and Gold Staff 3; GOC 3; Sweetheart Dance Commit¬ tee 3; Sadie Hawkins Queen 3. LA VON LARSON Good taste in everything she does. FHA 1,2, 3,4, Officer 4; Chorus 1; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Science Club 2; Librarian 3, Vice President 3; Drivers Training 2; Junior Play 3; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Band 1,2; Camera Club 1,2,3. RICHARD LAZELL God ' s gift to women. Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 2; Band Festival 2, 3; Band Contest 1, 2, 3, 4; Football l f 2 f 3,4; Public Speak- 3,4; FFA 1,2, 3,4; Grain judg¬ ing 1,2, 3,4; Live¬ stock Judging 1,2; State Grain 2, 3,4; Movie Projector 2, 3,4; Hot Rod Club 3; GOC 2; Sophomore Class Treasurer; FFA Reporter 3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Science Club 2; An¬ nual Staff 4; Adver¬ tising Committee 4; Basketball 2. BARBARA McFARLAND I am as I am, I always will be. GAA 1,2, 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Pep Club Sec¬ retary 4; Chorus 1,2; FHA Sweet¬ heart Queen 1; Drivers Training 2; Christmas Queen Candidate 1; Homecoming Queen Candi¬ date 2,3,4; Homecoming Queen 4; Blue and Gold 3,4; Art Club 3,4; GOC 3; Cheerleader 4; Senior Play 4; Sadie Hawkins Committee; Annual Staff 4. FOREST POPE Nice if you know him. Blue and Gold Staff 4; Drivers Training 2; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Class Committee 3,4. ROBERT LEE RUNYEN The census embraces millions of women each year - I wish 1 was the census. FFA 1,2,3,4; Parliamentarian 3; Football 1,2; Art Club 2,3; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Drivers Training 2; Prom Committee 3. KAREN RUSH Take everyone’s advice, then do what you please. FHA 1,2; GAA 1; GOC 3; Cho¬ rus 1,2; Art Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Blue and Gold Staff 4; Drivers Training 3; Prom Com¬ mittee 3; Sweet Heart Dance Committee 2; Sadie Hawkins Dance Committee 4. JANET SCHROLL She likes to talk fast so she can say more. GAA 1,2,3,4; FHA 1,2,3,4; FHA Rec¬ reation 2; FHA Co-Treasurer 4; Chorus 1, 2,3,4; Science Club 3; Contest Solo 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4. JOYCE SMITH Full of fun and clever jokes. FHA 1,2, 3,4; Sergeant-of-Arms 3; GAA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1,2; Chorus Festival 2; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual Staff 4; Business Manager 4; Science Club 3; Blue and Gold Staff 1,2, 3, 4; Co- Editor 4; Drivers Train¬ ing 2; GOC 1,2,3; CAP 2; Prom Commit¬ tee 3; Vice President of Class 4. CAROL STOGSDELL A ring on my finger - what else could I want? Chorus 1,2,4; FHA 1,2,4; GAA 1,2,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; Annual Staff 4; Blue and Gold 3; Drivers Training 2. DICK STONE In pursuit of fun and female. Football 1,2, 3, 4, Track 1; FFA 1.2,3, 4; FFA Sectional Poultry, Land, Dairy, Beef, Parliamentary Procedure 1,2,3, 4; Blue Ribbon State Dairy Judging, Secretary 4; Junior Play 3; Senior Play 4; Annual Staff 4; Drivers Training 2. ADRIENNE STOUTENBOROUGH ”A still tongue makes a wise head - but how should she know. Band 2,3,4; Pep Band 2,3.4; Chorus 1,2,3,4; GAA 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, Treasurer 4; FHA 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Float Committee 3; Blue and Gold 2,3,4; Junior Play; Senior Play; GOC 2,3; Prom Commit¬ tee 3; Drivers Training 2; Stu¬ dent Librarian 2, 3,4. BETTY STUARD I never trouble trouble till trouble trou¬ bles me. Roosevelt Junior High 1; Drivers Training 2; Junior Play; Senior Play; FHA 3,4; Science Club 3; Band 3; Blue and Gold 3; Annual Staff 4; Player for Contest 3,4. MARY STONE ’’Not sad, just quiet. Band 1,2,3; Chorus 1,2,3; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Camera Club 1,2,3; Senior Play; Annual Staff 4. DICK THOMAS A firm spoke in our senior wheel. Football 1.2.3.4, Captain 4; MVP 4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Baseball 1.2. 3,4; Track 2,3,4; Class Vice Presi¬ dent 1,2; Class Treasurer 3; Class President 4; FFA 1,2. 3.4. Vice Pres¬ ident 3; FFA Sentinel 4; Livestock Judging, Grain Judg¬ ing, Land Judging 1.2, 3.4; Chorus 1.2.3,4; Ensemble 2,3,4; Band 1,2; State FFA Chorus 3; FFA State and Na¬ tional Convention 3,4; FFA Officers Training School 3,4; Junior Play; Science Club 3; Student Council Dance Escort. SHIRLEY THOMPSON When it comes to art, that’s a snap for me. FHA 1,2; GAA 1,2; GOC 3; Chorus 3; Art Club 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Play; Science Club 2; Drivers Training 3; Blue and Gold 4; Chorus Festi¬ val 1; Sweetheart, Prom, Sadie Hawkins Dance Committees 2, 3.4. PATRICIA ANN VAUGHN She ' s real quiet - at times. FHA 1,2,3.4; GAA 1.2,3,4; Girls ' Chorus 1,2; Drivers Training 1; Senior Play 4; Art Club 3. This page sponsored by HERRICK RU DA SILL, Clinton, Illinois DENNIS WILLIAMS Why Hurry — I get there just the same. Lamphier High School, Spring- field, Illinois; Baseball 1; Foot¬ ball 4; Camera Club 4. BOB WOOD Someday he’ll be educated from girls instead of books. Football 1,2,3, 4; Valuable Player 4; Band 1, 2, 3; GOC 1,2; Intramural Basketball 1,2,3; Pep Committee 3; Student Council 4; Christmas King Candidate 4. KAYE WATTLES So modest she wouldn’t even do improper fractions. FHA 1,2, 3,4; FHA Officer 2, 3; Annual Staff 4; Drivers Training 2; Camera Club 3; Senior Play. Not Shown G. LESLIE WILSON G.E.D. Equivalent Certificate, U.S.N, Most Popular JAMES BROWN MARGARET BALDWIN Nicest Personality Best Looking LA VON LARSON DERMIT DEALEY Most Athletic As Freshmen we came To study and learn With Initiation fun A year page we turn. Our sophomore year We welcomed then We studied hard With book and pen. Junior rings and many things Leaves a glowing ember for us to remember. Senior year has come at last That senior play Oh! what a cast! Our senior prom was really great We danced all night with a perfect date. Now we are standing on the threshold of life So hold your heads high Though trouble and strife. By Janet Schroll Mary Cummings SENIOR CLASS WILL We, the Seniors of Maroa High School, being mindful that our school days are about over, desire to leave, devise, and bequeath our earthly possessions as follows: We devise and bequeath to the juniors our rank as seniors. We shall have no further use for it. To the juniors we bequeath the right to wear the caps and gowns, with the warn¬ ing that they should wear a dignified look and keep their heads level, or the cap may fall off. To the sophomores we bequeath our ability to get by in class with a minimum of study. To the Freshmen we leave the ambitions we had as freshmen. To the faculty we leave our appreciation for kindness and patience. We are eternally grateful for their decision to let us graduate. Our special and individual bequests we list as follows: I, Larry Austin, leave my quiet ways to Alan Marsh. I, Margaret Baldwin, leave my good humor to Janet Marshall. I, George Bennett, leave my chicken business to my brother, Richard. I, Duane Boyer, leave my red hair to Ardella Clifton, who already has some. I, James Brown, leave my position on the A team to Junior Odle. I, Patricia Brown, leave my ability to get things done to Roy Hanks. I, Benny Caplinger, leave my heighth to Ronnie Wikoff. I, John Crabtree, leave my knowledge of agriculture to John Parker. I, Mary Creekmur, leave my crazy chatter to my sister, Rosie. I, Mary Cummings, leave my singing ability to Sally Blickensderfer. I. Kermit Dealey, leave my first chair on the trombone to Hank Hockaday. I, Reuben Dubson, leave my ability to make good grades to Tom Birge. I, Pat Eastham, leave my flirting ability to Joanne Williams. I, Sidney Foulke, leave my medals to Glenn Striech. I, Maureen Gardner, leave my ability to write shorthand to any junior who is silly enough to take it. I, Rollin Goodrich, leave my love for girls to Oren Groves. I, Joyce Greeson, leave my cheerleading ability to Judy Chalcraft. I, Christina Harmon, leave my ability to get along with Mrs. Cunningham to Marcia Walters. I, Pauline Hicks, leave my southern accent to my brother Larry. I. Pat Hoffman, leave my friendly smile to Pat Gibson. I. David Howland, leave my love for playing basketball at noon to Tom Dash. I, Norman Howland, leave my curly hair to Marvin Cole. I, Phillip Hunt, leave my ability to run off and on the football field to Bob Doak. I, Leon Ishmael, leave my inherited nickname of Soupie to my cousin. David Garren. I, Bob Kinkaid, leave my ability to make anything funny to Bill Birge. I, Martha Landgrebe, leave my love for Elvis Presley to Jenna McMillen. I, La Von Larson, leave my affection for Clinton boys to Karen Miller. I, Richard Lazell, leave my love for Angus cattle to Sonny Schroll. I, Barbara McFarland, leave my Homecoming Crown and all that goes with it to next years queen and hope that she enjoys wearing it as much as I have. I, Forest Pope, leave my car-cars” to Eddie Fore. I, Robert Runyen, leave my ability to quarrel with Mr. Burgener to Dale Probst. I, Karen Rush, leave my natural curly hair to Sharon Boyer. I, Janet Schroll, leave my smallness to Jackie Pulliam. I, Joyce Smith, leave my athletic ability to Lila Fomwalt. I, Carol Stogsdill, leave my blond hair and blue eyes to Judy Hinkle. I, Dick Stone, leave my love for milking shorthorn cattle to Norman Etnier. I, Mary Stone, leave my ink to the girls in next years shorthand class. I, Adrienne Stoutenborough, leave my ability to get all the juicy gossip in town to anybody who wants it. I, Betty Stuard, leave my ability to play the piano to Judy Daggett. I, Dick Thomas, leave my position of football captain to Tiger Lowe and Gary McClung. I, Shirley Thompson, leave my art ability to Judy Qualls. I, Pat Vaughn, leave my ability to stay out late to anyone who thinks they can get by with it. I, Kaye Wattles, leave my shyness to Billye Reed. I, Dennis Williams, leave my ability to draw sports cars to Sheldon Nicol. I, Bob Wood, leave the right side of my car to Janet Walters. In witness whereof we hereunto set our hands and signature. The Senior Class of 1958 SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Larry Austin is playing for the Philadelphia Warriors and in off-season raising spotted hogs. Margaret Baldwin is taking Ann Southern’s place on TV. George Bennett is president of Griesedieck Brothers Brewing Corporation. Duane Boyer is still raising a bunch of ” dowgs. ” James Brown is putting in new incinerators for Garbage, Inc. Pat Brown is taking Kate Smith ' s place on Ed Sullivan’s TV program. Benny Caplinger is running the 606 Club in Chicago. John Crabtree is competing with Dick Thomas in raising Short Horns. Mary Creekmur is taking Mrs. Nisbet’s place at Forsyth. Mary Cummings is taking Diane’s place on ’’Happy Home.” Kermit Dealey is taking trombone lessons at Millikin University. Reuben Dubson is teaching school in New York City. Pat Eastham is replacing Julia Meade on Ed Sullivan ' s program. Sidney Foulke is running for Superintendent of Schools for Macon County. Maureen Gardner is using her commercial experience in high school by serving as secretary to the president of Woolworth ' s. Rollin Goodrich is taking Ernie ' s place on the Ford Show. Joyce Greeson is running a clinic for cheerleaders in Chicago. Christina Harmon is keeping house for her husband, Carl Gentry, and their seven kids. Pauline Hicks is serving as an airline hostess for Southern Georgia Airlines, where her accent is appreciated. Pat Hoffman is teaching French at Maroa High School. David Howland is an engineer for Dave’s Bridge Building Company. Norman Howland is coaching football at Maroa High School. Phillip Hunt is raising Black Angus Chickens, fed on his own popcorn. Leon Ishmael is taking his dad’s place as foreman on the Illinois Central Rail¬ road. Bob Kinkaid is the new master of ceremonies at the Waldorf Roof. Martha Landgrebe is enjoying her work as Elvis Presley ' s secretary, for she gets to sit on the boss’ lap every day. La Von Larson is running a fashion shop in the Orlando Hotel in Decatur. Richard Lazell is raising the world’s largest Herford herd. Barbara McFarland is married to the Mayor of Forsyth and is the postmistress there. Forest Pope is running a garage for space ships. Robert Runyen is the new principal of Maroa High School and is living with his seventh wife. Karen Rush is managing a Slenderella Shop. Janet Schroll is the recent winner of the National Griper ' s Contest held in In¬ dianapolis. Joyce Smith is a model at Saks, Fifth Avenue. Carol Stogsdill is married to Ross Walden and is busy raising her own football team. Dick Stone is now raising Brahmas in place of Shorthorns. Mary Stone is secretary for George Patterson’s oil company. Adrienne Stoutenborough is a social worker on Chicago’s Skid Row. Betty Stuard is now playing the piano in Ray Anthony ' s orchestra. Dick Thomas is serving as director of the Miss America Beauty Contest. Shirley Thompson is the owner of an art studio in Paris. Pat Vaughn is a house-mother in a fraternity house. Kaye Wattles is a dancing instructor at Arthur Murray’s. Dennis Williams is running his own Candy Shop in Maroa. Bob Wood is working with Ed Norton in the sewer. EL BAUER CHEVROLET COMPANY 300 East Eldorado Street Decatur, Illinois A Winning Combination! HAINE ESSICK SPORTING GOODS and the Trojan Teams! Sports Goods Shop HAINES Sr ESSICK 100 East William ■BANK OF MAROA Friendly Help With Your Financial Problems When You Need It We Have Complete Banking Service F. D. I. C. Member Maroa, Illinois ELMER E. GARDNER Your Friendly Standard Oil Agent Phone SYcamore 4-3371 Maroa, Illinois FURNITURE CO. On the Square at Clinton, Illinois JUNIORS JUDY DAGGETT (Not Shown) GARY McCLUNG SALLY BLICKENSDERFER TOM DASH CAROL HODGES JUNIORS OF 1958 L. Anderson B. Birge S. Blickensderfer L. Boyer D. Braden K. Brady J. Cole R. Cole J. Daggett T. Dash S. Edgecomb J. Elliot L. Fornwalt R. Garfoot P. Gibson J u N I O R S R. Gray E. Grissom O. Groves E. Hall G. Hayes B. Hensley R. Hilliard C. Hodges I. Housel M. Hughes T. Hughes J. Jackson L. James J. Liming N. Little G. Lowe F. Pulliam B. Sullivan G. McClung W. Query D. Wattles H. Marlow P. Reason C. Wilson L. Morgan B. Rose J. Withers P. Odle G. Streich P. Woolums 1 9 5 8 TT SOPHOMORES Reporter ROBERTA TRAXLER President SHELDON NICOLS Vice President JUNIOR ODLE Secretary JENNA McMILLEN Treasurer MIKE TOWNSEND J. Allsup D. Altic R. Bennett T. Birge B. Brelsfoard A. J. Brown D. Bush J. Chalcraft B. Cooper R. Creekmur B. Doak D Edgecombe W. Ferrell T. Gaither R. Gossman R. Hanks j. Hartleroad L - Hicks R. Hughes B. Jay R. Lewis d. Lynch R- McKinney J. McMillan L. Malone C. Merifield k. Miller C. Morganthaler S. Nicoi J. Odle C. Pennypacker J. Quails L. Rodgers J. Roney S. Stinson R. Terrell D. Thrall M. Townsend R. Traxier J. Waiters R. Wikoff J. Williams C. Windlan W. True COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Decatur, Illinois Compliments of TAVERN 117 Moore St. Clinton, Illinois Phone 521 Compliments of SKEEN T VP BAR GRILL 123 Moore St. Clinton, Illinois SINCLAIR SERVICE Maroa, Illinois SERVICE STATION Maroa, Illinois FRESHMEN Secretary, MARCIA WALTERS; President, J. McCOOL; Vice President, LLOYD MURPHY; Treasurer, T. BOYD; Not shown, Reporter, C. SINKOSKY. K. Albright R. Allsup G. Archey R. Birge J. Blazer S. Bliss J. Bolton S. Boyer T. Boyd R. Brown S. Bush A. Clifton D. Cole L. Cooper S. Dawson L. Dunn J. Etnier N. Etnier M. Feathers E. Fore K. Fox R. Garfoot d. Garren R. Groves L. Hayes B. Hensley j. Hinkle H. Hockaday D. Hoffman H. Hoyland M. Hupp N. Lehman w. Leimbach D. Lemons J. McCool S. McGuire J. Marshall c. Moberly L. Murphy E. Patient J. Parker D. Probst B. Pulliam L. Riley D. Rose L. Schroll C. Sinkosky L. Smith S. Sprecklemeyer D. Striech M. Toley M. Waters B. Westerman J. Williams R. Wilson J. Willard M. Cole MARINE SALES Johnson Sea Horse Motors Boats and Accessories Phone 2-7905 1227 E. Wood St. Decatur, Illinois §esse s CHEVROLET COMPANY, INC. Distinctive Clothes for Telephone 52 Men and Young Men West Junction 10 and 54 Decatur, Ill. Clinton, Illinois Congratulations, Class of ’58 DE WITT county NATIONAL BANK Clinton, Illi nois TOURIST COURT Maroa, Ill. Phone Syc. 43994 JEWELERS 116 E . Prairie Phone 22687 Certified Master Watchmakers ■ OUR COACH BOYD Walter D. Boyd has been coach in Maroa High School for the past ten years. The last four years, 1954-1957, his football team has been Soya Con¬ ference Champions. Until last year, he was the basketball coach. During his term as coach of bas¬ ketball, he had two District Tournament victories. He has coached both baseball and track during the years he has been here. COACH EDWARDS Herman O. Edwards has been the head basketball coach at M. C. H. S. for the last two years. His 1957 team won the Regional and Sectional Tournaments and layed in the Sweet 16.” Ad¬ ditional honors for the Edwards teams include co-championship in the Cenois Conference in 1958 and 1958, and Macon County Tournament Champion¬ ship in 1958. Maroa shared top honors in the 1957 Lakeview Holiday Tournament. j SOYA CONFERENCE CHAMPIONS First row: Ron Wikoff, Manager, B. Brown, D. Stone, N. Howland, B. Woods, D. Thomas, R. Lazell, G. Bennett, L. Ishmael. Second row: Coach Boyd, H. Hockaday, D. Howland, H. Marlow, R. Terrell, S. Foulke, L. James, F. Hunt, G. McClung, C. Wilson, D. Williams, L. Hayes, R. Gossman, Assistant Coach Edwards. Third row: B. Rose, D. Braden, G. Lowe, W. Query, M. Townsend, L. Malone, J. Blazer, R. Bennett, N. Lehman, and J. Parker. W. BOYD D. THOMAS H. EDWARDS Coach Fullback Coach FOOTBALL STATISTICS 1957 Maroa 0 Saybrook 7 Maroa 7 Mt. Zion 6 Maroa 0 Villa Grove 14 Maroa 19 Illiopolis 14 Maroa 12 Assumption 6 Maroa 21 Moweaqua 0 Maroa 26 Lovington 0 Maroa 20 Bethany 19 PLAYER T.C. TY. AVE. T.PTS. Brown 82 542 6.6 34 Lazell 74 444 6.0 25 N. Howland 18 185.5 10.3 18 Thomas 54 185 3.4 21 Boyer 54 19 2.4 0 Marlow 2 5 2.5 6 Terrell 23 86 3.7 0 Wood 4 7 1.7 0 Townsend 1 1 1.0 0 Wilson 1 1 Rushing - 1474.5 Ave. 184.3 per game. DICK STONE Center RICHARD LAZELL Halfback DICK THOMAS Fullback BUTCH BROWN Halfback GEORGE BENNETT Center GENE LOWE Guard HAROLD MARLOW End RONNIE TERRELL Quarterback BOB WOOD Tackle PHILIP HUNT Guard CURTIS WILSON End SIDNEY FOULKE Center LARRY JAMES Tackle DUANE BOYER Halfback NORMAN HOWLAND Halfback RICHARD BENNETT Guard L. ISHMAEL Guard MIKE TOWNSEND Halfback D. HOWLAND End D. WILLIAMS Tackle B. BROWN and S. FOULKE Halfback Center BUTCH BROWN Halfback Front row: D. Braden, G. Archey, H. Hockaday, R. Gossman, L. Malone, B. Rose, M. Townsend, R. Bennett, J. Parker, L. Hayes. Back row: Coach Boyd, L. Rodgers, W. Query, J. Blazer, R. Aiisup, N. Lehman, H. Ward, R. Hughes, Coach Edwards. B TEAM SCORES Maroa 25 Bethany 12 Maroa 0 Maroa 0 Mowequa 27 Maroa 0 Mt. Zion 12 Assumption 12 B TEAM CHEERLEADERS J. Chalcraft, J. Allsup, S. Boyer, J. Marshall This Page Sponsored by DR. and MRS. W. L. TERRELL MAROA VARSITY Left to right: L. James, G. McClung, D. Thomas. B. Brown. C. Wilson. P. Odle. J. Odle, R. Lewis. R. Terrell, L. Austin. H. Klarlow. 1958” MACON COUNTY TOURNEY CHAMPS 1958 Left to right: C. Wilson, R. Terrell. D. Thomas. B. Brown. P. Odle. L. James. H. Marlow, G. McClung. B. Birge. R. Lewis. D. Lynch, J. Odle, R. Bennett. L. Austin L. Malone, Coach Edwards, M. Townsend. R. Gossman, S. Nicol. Butch Brown, Dick Thomas, Gary McClung, Larry James, Curt Wilson, Phil Odle. M 1957 VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES 1958 A c Maroa 67 Bethany 55 0 Maroa 59 Lovington 45 C N Maroa 67 Mt. Zion 58 O Maroa 56 Warr. Latham 59 u N LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT T T Maroa 63 Mt. Zion 51 O Y Maroa 52 Lakeview 62 U Maroa 95 Tri City 55 R N Maroa 59 Niantic 58 C E Maroa 56 Warr. Latham 44 H Y Maroa 73 Bethany 57 A Maroa 75 Deland Weldon 49 M Maioa 61 Argenta 53 P S MACON COUNTY TOURNAMENT Maroa 67 Argenta 55 1st Maroa 73 Niantic 64 P Maroa 84 Mt. Zion 54 L A Maroa 80 Macon 63 T C Maroa 79 Niantic 66 I E Maroa 88 Atlanta 45 L E Maroa 95 Beason 54 A Maroa 80 Lovington 37 K Maroa 53 Mt. Zion 46 E Maroa 83 Wapella 51 V Maroa 58 Lakeview 65 I Maroa 76 Argenta 57 E Maroa 75 Assumption 55 W Maroa 67 Farmer City 55 MIKE TOWNSEND Sophomore £VU S ' : RONNIE TERRELL Sophomore J. Blazer, J. Odle, R. Lewis, R. Terrell, L. Murphy, G. Archey, B. Birge, H. Hocka- day, M. Townsend, L. Malone, J. Etnier. B M TEAM RECORD Maroa 36 Bethany 42 Maroa 38 Lovington 34 Maroa 62 Mt. Zion 45 Maroa 40 Warrensburg-Latham 42 Maroa 48 This Niantic 44 Maroa 44 page Warrensburg-Latham 54 Maroa 57 sponsored Bethany 47 Maroa 47 by Deland-Weldon 42 Maroa 39 Argenta 44 Maroa 59 SUNSHINE Macon 57 Maroa 63 DAIRY Niantic 37 Maroa 43 Atlanta 46 Maroa 51 Decatur, Beason 29 Maroa 57 Illinois Lovington 33 Maroa 48 Mt. Zion 70 Maroa 51 Wapella 31 Maroa 63 Lakeview 65 Maroa 48 Argenta 62 Maroa 69 Assumption 54 Maroa 54 Farmer City 55 Left to right: D. Howland, W. Walden, T. Meador, J. Wattles, L. Austin, B. Rose, L. McClung, D. Thomas, F. Staudt, L. James, K. Chalcraft. CENOIS TRACK MEET M. C.H. S. 2nd PLACE L. McClung 2nd - 440 1st - Broad Jump 1st - Discus K. Chalcraft 5th - Mile B. Walden 5th - 100 L. Craig 2nd - Shot Put B. Connelly 4th - High Hurdles 2nd - Broad Jump G. McClung 4th - 440 N. Howland 4th - Low Hurdles Mile Relay Team - 1st H. Marlow G. McClung B. Connelly N. Howland MACON COUNTY TRACK MEET M. C.H. S. 2nd PLACE B. Walden 2nd - 100 and 220 L. McClung 2nd - 440 1st - Broad Jump 2nd - Discus K. Chalcraft 4th - 880 B. Connelly 4th - High Hurdles 2nd - Broad Jump L. Craig 2nd - Shot Put G. McClung 3rd - 440 5th - High Jump N. Howland 5th - Low Hurdles Mile Relay Team - 1st H. Marlow N. Howland B. Connelly K. Chalcraft This page MAROA LUMBER COMPANY Phone Sponsored by Lumber - Coal - Building Supplies SY 4-3740 N pTTOWN BANK HARDWARE OF DECATUR Phone SY 4-3360 333 E. Pershing Road Decatur, Illinois Maroa, Illinois Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation THE COLONIAL RESTAURANT A Bank for All the People 1311 N. State Route 48 Phone 3-7223 Especially Young People Decatur, Illinois USED CAR LOT MARKET 542 East Prairie St. Phone SY 4-3755 Decatur, Illinois Phone 8-223 1 W Maroa, Illinois S. Foulke, J. Crabtree, D. Stone, Mr. Nicol, K. Dealey, B. Runyen BEST WISHES TO SENIORS OF 1958 WALTER REESER ' S Custom Baling, Shelling, and Combining Oreana, Illinois Phone 2-8014 Decatur Fine Meats and Vegetables High Quality Clinton, Illinois 304 South Main Street Decatur 22, Illinois Telephone 5241 Meadow Gold Milk and Ice Cream MACON COUNTY la SERVICE COMPANY VVCs OOMM WACNEI2 ■S NV F eeds 3005 N. 22nd Street Decatur, Illinois Phone 3-6255 300 S. Side Square INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE Clinton, Illinois Phone 253 Clinton, Illinois LEMEN VETERINARY CLINIC OPTOMETRIST 701 North Side Square Warrensburg, Illinois Clinton, Illinois Phone 648 1 f f i (liQ t ii t ?( ( FAMOUS CLOTHING STORE HOMES, INC. Real Estate 364 North Water Street 104 N. Water Street Decatur, Illinois Decatur, Illinois Phone 3-3608 Phone 2-62 12 O ai.yf. Car From Benton ' s Any 1958 Automobile Delivered in 24 Hours at a Terrific Discount IMPORTED CARS We Have Volkswagons in Stock and Immediate Delivery on Any Make of Foreign Car 36 Months Bank Rate Financing No Money Down, Up to $2, 500. 00 100% Warranty for 12 Full Months Don ' t Trade Until You Get Benton ' s Deal GET A DEAL Cfiom M$AE0(fty BENTON MOTOR SALES CORNER OF BROADWAY AND WILLIAM CABINET TILE CO. , INC. 1285 North Oakland Decatur, Illinois Phone 5213 Install It Yourself We Show You How Floor and Wall Tile Kitchen Cabinets Formica- Custom Cabinet Tops Guaranteed Installations at Contractor Prices Decatur ' s Friendliest Service Station WESTSIDE MARATHON W. Main and Edwards Decatur, Illinois ROBERT STOUTENBOROUGH AND W. R. STOUTENBOROUGH Insurance Real Estate Loans Maroa, Illinois Best Wishes From THE ELDORADO BOWL 1234 West Eldorado Street Decatur, Illinois IMPLEMENT COMPANY Latham, Illinois Phone 4-2661 International Harvester Trucks Tractors Farm Equipment Parts MACON MUSIC ' •Your Complete Musical Department Store 227 N. Main Decatur, Illinois VERMILLION ' S BOWLING GRILL 111-113-115 Moore Court Clinton, Illinois 6 AMF Automatic Pinspotters Open Bowling Sats. and Suns For Alley Reservations Phone 11 M If You Say It With Flowers Say It With Ours FLORIST Clinton, Illinois BRINKOETTER, H. F. PLUMBING SERVICE Repair Work - New Work - Remodeling Complete Sewer Service Nationally Advertised Brands of Plumbing Fixtures and Water Heaters Free Estimates - All Work Guaranteed Phone 2-4017 LESTER BRINKOETTER, Associate 1215 E. Wood St. 2-4017 Compliments of ? ? ' mawev GRAIN CO. SUPER-WAY Maroa, Illinois Phone SY-4-3939 Maroa, Illinois CANNON¬ BALL Store Hours C. F. BALL Dry Goods - Infants’ Wear Monday - Saturday Women ' s Ready-to-Wear 7 A. M. - 9 P. M. Phone 650 Clinton, Illinois Sunday 8 A. M. - 6 P. M. BLACK CO. FUNERAL HOME Telephone SYcamore 4-5554 24 Hour Ambulance Service Gold Seal Monuments Maroa, Illinois Serving Decatur and Metropolitan Area HARDWARE CO. Dri-Gas SPORTING GOODS 340 North Main Decatur, Illinois Phone: 5376 Bulk and Bottle Service Philco - RCA Television Sales and Service Telephone SYcamore 4-3427 Maroa, Illinois FURNITURE JOKER CLUB Clinton, Illinois PARKER BRENNING, Mgr. 2605 W. Main Decatur, Illinois Compliments of FREISCHLAG TRUCKING SERVICE Phone 2-8503 3019 Brett Rd. BESSIE MONROE We Cure Meat DEWITT CO. FEDERAL SAV. LOAN ASSOCIATION 703 N. Side Square Clinton, Illinois Best Wishes BELT LIKIE TRACTOR SALES 1040 W. Pershing Rd. Telephone 32755 PURITY BAKING Batter Whipped CUT It ' s Heavenly Bread! fft’Sll 1st Sr. 2nd F.H.A. 3rd Art Club King BUTCH BROWN Queen BARB MCFARLAND King - JOHN CRABTREE Queen - MARGARET BALDWIN Members of Court: BOB WOOD LARRY JAMES HAROL D MARLOW LA VERNE MALONE MIKE TOWNSEND LLOYD MURPHY NORMAN LEHMAN JOYCE GREESON CAROL HODGES JUDI JACKSON ROBERTA TRAXLER JUDY CHALCRAFT JUDY McCOOL SHARON BOYER The Junior Class of 1958 kept the audience chuckling with their presentation of, -YOU’RE ONLY YOUNG ONCE. Members of the cast were: J. Crabtree D. Thomas B. Wood K. Dealey B. Brown D. Stone K. Rush P. Hicks J. Greeson J. Schroll M. Gardner L. Larson B. Kinkaid L. Austin M. Cummings C. Stogsdill A. Stoutenborough R. Dubson P. Brown D. Howland Y O E Y O E THE SENIOR CLASS PRESENTS THE INNER WILLY” Directed by - Mrs. Vivian Barnes and Mr. Harry Burgener. Willoughby John Crabtree Aunt Hester Betty Stuard Aunt Louise C Adrienne Stoutenborough Aunt Olga Mary Cummings Inner Willy A Kermit Dealey Stanley Clark S Richard Lazell Mike Sidney Foulke Marybelle Turner T Janet Schroll Trudy Marshall Pauline Hicks Judy Marshall Margaret Baldwin Carol Martin Joyce Greeson This page sponsored by HAINES AND ESSICKS, Decatur, Ill. LLCdjZ iQf; Loany McClung University of Illinois Nancy Graff Nurse ' s Training at Decatur Macon County Hospital Tom Meador Foster Furniture Co. Fred Staudt Purdue University Robert Braden U. S. Air Force Luann Braden Mrs. Carol Query Kenneth Chalcraft University of Illinois Dean Cole Revere Robert Connelly Southern University Edwin Cooper U. S. Navy Gwendolyn Ferrell State Normal University Patricia Gass Steak ' n Shake Robert Haenny Signal Depot Peggy Hanks Receptionist Beverly Himes Linn and Scruggs Alan Hoffman Dunn Coal Co. Ann Karban Practical Nursing School Larry Craig State Normal University John Ray Kintner U. S. Air Force Barbara Marshall Production Credit Administration Jerry Riddle U. S. Air Force Jean Roberts Deceased Joe Roberts Midwest Motors Lloyd Rogers Long ' s Standard Service Judy Sellner University of Wisconsin Jean Skidmore At home David Smith U. S. Air Force Gloria Tozer Housewife Bill Walden Illinois Power Co. Jerry Wattles Foster Furniture Co. Fred Wikowski Paratroopers Shirley Wilson Simmons Construction Co. Crr r rC rfu CitC CirC ' iSiCiC £ lui Cfr£iC Sr)Dt)uf u T€L€PHON£ 420i D SSjai rw� beauty cerity il rust FUNERAL HOME rllwatf Call 42®D If We Can Help N WATER ST AT ELDORADO DECATUR ILLINOIS NEW PARKING FACILITY Paved and Lighted ylw? jf. MO RAM f SfftMnA Cvt r y (L miuuf 0 J uiL{J «ti ice JOYCE GREESON D, A. R. Joyce Greeson was chosen by the Senior class and Faculty to receive the D. A. R. Citizenship Award sponsored by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The honor is awarded on service, leadership, and patri¬ otism. S MARY CUMMINGS Speech Mary Cummings was the winner of First Place in the District Speech Contest in the field of humorous readings. She was in competition with readings from ten district en¬ tries. JOHN CRABTREE Bauch and Lomb John Crabtree was the recipient of the Bauch and Lomb Honorary Science Award, one of the highest honors conferred upon Seniors. It is given in recognition of outstand¬ ing accomplishments in the study of science. JAMES BROWN 1st Place - Jr. and Sr. Division AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS ROBERTA TRAXLER 1st Place - Fresh, and Soph. Div. GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE R. Garfoot, R. Traxler, C. Morgenthaler, J. McMillen, C. Merrifield, M. Cummings, P. Hoffman, J. Chalcraft, J. Elliot. BOYS ENSEMBLE G. McClung, H. Marlow, B. Kinkaid, S. Foulke, B. Doak, D. Thomas, D. Braden, L. Rodgers. F. F. A. STATE F. F. A. CHORUS Sidney Foulke Dick Thomas STATE F. F.A. BAND Kermit Dealey STATE F. F.A. SPEECH 2nd Place - Sidney Foulke SECTIONAL LAND JUDGING TEAM 3rd Place - John Crabtree Dick Stone Dick Thomas David Braden Kermit Dealey HONORS STATE GRAIN JUDGING CONTEST Blue Ribbon Winner - Richard Lazell SECTIONAL GRAIN JUDGING TEAM 2nd Place - Richard Lazell Dick Thomas Kermit Dealey Sidney Foulke FOUNDATION AWARD WINNERS Dick Stone Kermit Dealey Bob Braden STATE FARMER DEGREE Dick Stone THROUGH THE YEARS C. Stogsdill, A. Stoutenborough, L. Larson, M. Gardner, K. Rush, S. Thompson, B. Kinkaid, S. Foulke, P. Hunt, G. Bennett, and R. Dubson have attended together Maroa Grade School eight years and Maroa High School four years. C. Harmon, D. Howland, and M. Creek- mur have attended together Forsyth Grade School eight years and Maroa High School four years. B. Runyen, J. Greeson, and R. Lazell have attended together Harmony North School one year, Maroa Grade School seven years, and Maroa High School four years. Senior Flag Bearers: Sidney Foulke, Bob Kinkaid. Junior Flag Bearers: Walt Query, Curtis Wilson. STUDENT COUNCIL C. Merrifield, D. Thomas, Vice President, S. Blickensderfer, Secretary, S. Foulke, President, J. Crabtree, Treasurer, B. Sullivan, S. Nicol, P. Hoffman, B. Wood, J. Greeson, L. Hicks, B. Dealey, Mr. Kitowski, T. Dash, L. Boyer, C. Hodges, J. Mc- Cool, P. Brown, J. Jackson, D. Lemons. Left to right: A. Stoutenborough, 8. Brelsfoard, S. Sprecklemeyer, J. McMillen, J. Chalcraft, N. Little, C. Sinkowsky, D. Boyer, C. Merrifield, S. McGuire, J. Mc- Cool, R. Gray, C. Moberly, C. Margenthaler, R. Garfoot, C. Harmon, A. Clifton, H. Hoyland, N. Etnier, L. Schroll, L. Murphy, L. Malone, E. Grissom, R. Lazell, H. Hockaday, K. Dealey, R. Traxler, M. Walters, S. Nicol, E. Patient, D. Garren, Karen Miller, Marcia Hughes, Roxie Gray, Judy Hinkle. BOYS’ CHORUS Left to right: M. Walters, Mrs. Dotson, L. Anderson, R, Dubson, D. Braden, E. Hall, J. Parker, R. Gossman, D. Hoffman, D. Cole, L. Rodgers, D. Lemons, W. Ferrell, H, Marlow, K. Dealey, W. Query, C. Wilson, D. Thomas, B. Doak, H. Hockaday, E. Patient, L. Schroll, S. Foulke, R. Cole, P. Hunt, E. Grissom, G. McClung, L. Ma¬ lone, M. Townsend, D. Edgecombe, L. Ishmael. GIRLS’ CHORUS Left to right: Mrs. Dotson, R. Traxler, J. Hinkle, J. McCool, S. Blickensderfer, J. Schroll, C. Margenthaler, C. Stogsdill, A. Stoutenborough, J. Elliot, R. Gray, A. Clifton, J. Marshall, B. Brelsfoard, R. Garfoot, R. Garfoot, J. Allsup, K. Miller, L. Boyer, J. Jackson, C. Merrifield, P. Woolums, M. Walters, C. Moberly, T. Boyd, C. Sinkowsky, B. Stinson, S. Boyer, J. McMillen, C. Harmon, J. Chalcraft, M. Cummings, M. Hughes, P. Hoffman, C. Hodges, J. Qualls, P. Pulliam, J. Liming, L. Smith, S. Sprecklemeyer, B. Pulliam. Left to right: S. McGuire, C. Stogsdill, C. Margenthaler, C. Moberly, J. McCool, R. Gray, C. Windlan, K. Fox, A. Clifton, T. Boyd, S. Boyer, A. Stoutenborough, L. Boyer, P. Hoffman, C. Hodges, Mrs. Berry, M. Walters, J. Walters, J. Hinkle, R. Traxler, M. Gardner, J. Williams, J. Marshall, L. Cooper, C. Sinkowsky, B. Brels- foard, C. Perkins, J. Elliot, L. Smith, D. Streich, C. Harmon, L. Larson, B. Reed, S. Erlenbusch, P. Hicks, M. Baldwin, J. Schroll, P. Eastham, J. Daggett, J. Chalcraft, J. Qualls, J. Greeson, R. Creekmur, J. Liming, P. Pulliam, J. Jackson, P. Woolums, T. Hughes, K. Miller, B. Sullivan, B. Pulliam, S. Edgecombe, J. McMillen, C. Mer- rifield, D. Thrall, S. Sprecklemeyer, J. Roney, J. Bolton, M. Tooley, S. Dawson. PEP COMMITTEE Left to right: H. Marlow, P. Eastham, R. Terrell, J. Greeson, N. Howland, R. Gray, G. Archey, P. Woolums, J. Williams, J. Elliot, J. Chalcraft, Mrs. Berry, L. Boyer, J. Marshall, J. Allsup, S. Boyer. First row: Richard Lazell, Larry Austin, Sidney Foulke, Mr. Nicol, John Crabtree, Dick Stone, Dick Thomas, Second row: Bob Runyen, Bill Leimbach, David Braden, Walt Query, Harold Marlow, Curt Wilson, Everett Grissom, George Bennett, Duane Boyer, Hank Hockaday, Lynn Rogers, Dean Cole, Bud Dealey, Ronnie Wikoff. Third row: Dale Fleming, Marvin Feathers, Bob Rose, Tom Dash, John Perkins, Jim Etnier, Glenn Streich, Darryl Wattles, Laverne Malone, Bob Doak, Danny Ed gecombe, Alan Marsh, Bob Howell, Johnny Parker, Edwin Fore, Norman Lehman. F. F. A. This page Sponsored by Maroa MACON COUNTY GRAIN CO. Ph. Sy 4-2225 BLUE AND GOLD STAFF Seated: Mrs. Cunningham, P. Hoffman, J. Smith, S. Nicol, R. Dubson, J. Greeson, Mrs. Coen, B. Sullivan, R. Traxler, D. Thrall, K. Miller, J. Liming, P. Eastham, M. Gardner, K. Rush, A. Stoutenborough, L. Larson, J. Walters, P. Reason, L. Aus¬ tin, F. Pope, G. McClung, J. Daggett, L. Smith, S. Thompson, P. Brown, B. Birge, D. Lemons, R Lazell, C. Sinkowsky, N. Little. F.H.A. Members: M. Creekmur, L. Larson, M. Gardner, P. Hoffman, S. Blickensderfer, M. Landgrebe, J. McMillen, R Garfoot, P. Brown, P. Vaughn, C. Harmon, P. Eastham, J. Smith, K. Wattles, A. Stoutenborough, M. Stone, Mrs. Cunningham, B. Hensley ; J. McCool, B. Hensley, L. Fornwalt, P. Woolums, J. 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