Mattoon High School - Riddle Yearbook (Mattoon, IL)

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1st row-Jacqueline Troth, George Schrader, Paul Graham, Miss Morgan, VVi1bur Voigt Elsie Woodard 2nd rowellosalce ldleman, VVanda VVeiricl1, Jeanne Miessc, Miriam Preston, Elizabeth Hen richs, Louise Shull. 3rd row-James Beatty, Robert Bills, Jr., Thomas leenoglc, Frederick Protz, Lester lcenoglc MIRROR A school newspaper was published this year for the Hrst time. Betty Nash, our editor-in-chief, was the originator of the idea. Backed by several of the more literary of our students, she finally persuaded Mr. Kersten to allow her to try her idea. It was found that not much knowledge of journalism was available. How- ever, with frequent errors Las lVliss Morgan soon discovered and told usl, the paper was published. Much discussion was held as to whether it should be printed or mimeographed. Since our finances were somewhat low and we were not allowed to advertise, it was decided to mimeograph the copy. We hope that some day the school will be able to publish a printed newspaper. Many difficult days and many trials were had while the staff was learning the ways and means of the newspaper office. lVlany of our staff endeavored in vain to learn to write poetry for its columns. The complaints were quite frequent, especially concerning the gossip column. The Staff consisted of- Betty Nash - Editor-in-Chief Miriam Preston - - News Paul Graham - - Sports G, A. A. - - Specialties - - - - Illustrator - - General Manager - Assistant General Manager - - - Circulation - - Production Assistant Production Madeline Mills - Elizabeth Henrichs Wilbur Voigt - Lawrence Pleasant Bob Bills - - George Schrader James Beatty - Lester Icenogle Typists- Rosalee Idleman Elsie Woodard Reporters- Marcelyn Purvis Jacqueline Troth Wanda Weirich Thomas Icenogle Maxine McNeal Charles Birner Jeanne Miesse Miss Morgan-Adviser itor-in-Chiefalictt

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C STUDE T COUNCIL OFFICERS Hugh Tucker, President Dorothy Cohen, Secretary Roy Thompson, Vice-President Mary M. Lively, Treasurer MEBJBERS SENIOR MEMBERS JUNIOR MEMBERS SOPHOMORE MEMBERS Virginia Coffey Charlene Fletcher Ruth Croswhite Hugh Tucker Lowell Sparks Dorothy Cohen Mary M. Lively Nita Kcrsten James Ryan Mavis Hardinger Roy Thompson Paul Curry Anna Mae Davis Betty Bidwell Marguerite Arend The handbooks edited by last year's Student Council and distributed by this year's were gratefully received by all. Even seniors found out a lot they didn't know. The book exchange and the advertising for the fall party were also taken charge of by the Student Council. Furthermore, they sponsored a pep meeting which met with great approval and will probably be an example for other clubs to follow. Dorothy Cohen, Virginia Coffey, and Charlene Fletcher attended the District Convention of Student Councils at Shelbyville. Mavis Hardinger and Betty Mae Bidwell represented the organization at the State Convention held at Chicago for two days, April lst and Znd. STUDENT COUNCIL lst row: Virginia, lfofll-y, liz-tty Mac Bidwell, Mavis ll?ll'illllQ'Il'l', Ruth twoswliitc. Nitz1Ks-rsten. Zndrowz Miss Morgzin. Mary Margaret Lively. l'll2ll'lt'lll' 1 le-tchcr. Margin-rite Are-nfl, Anna Mm- llztvis, llorothy Cohen. 3rd row: Mi' l'llI'kPl', Janie-s Ryan. Roy 'l'lioxnpson, Paul kllll'l'Y, llugfli 'lllli'li4'I', liowcll Sparks. l i 'W 4 .w.'m.m .3.

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S CIENCE CLUB The Science Club is one of the most intellectual, most interesting, and the most breath-taking clubs throwing all those safe-and nothing in the school. What could be more interesting than different chemicals together, then getting back so you will be happens. ,lust when you think you have failed again, and start toward the mixture it suddenly blazes up, just missing your face. Interesting? l should think sol Our meetings consist of the subjects of steel-manufacturing, famous men and their theories, chemistry experiments, photography and many other subjects which are of interest to everyone. Our officers for the first semester were: President ----- Melvin Scherer Vice-President - Carolyn Anderson Secretary-Treasurer Wilfred Cheekley Sergeant-at-Arms ------ Kenneth Christian Meetings are held every two weeks and our most enjoyed meetings, of course, are those which include Hrefreshmentsf, Our best party was the Christmas Party at which refreshments of chocolate cake, vanilla ice cream, and chocolate Santa Clauses were given as favors. Our officers for the second semester were: President - Vice-President - Secretary-Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Our motto: uThe test 1st rowv'l'om Hates. llZll'lilyIl Ami:-rsun, Melvin Scln-i'e1', Mr. ltulin, XVilfl'a-tl t'ln-ckln-y, LN ine- McNeal, Kenne-th t'l11'istian. 2nd row---Mziw' ll2lllll'l'lI l4' Sclim-idt-V, Mzirtlia VVatkins. Floiw-lice VVeav1-r, XYilma S' Melvin Scherer - Carolyn Anderson - Maxine McNeal John Wilson tube breaker of today is the scientist of tomorrowf' Betty .lane llonnell. 4'z1rolyn Kose. lillizaln-tli Henrichs. Miriam lzlilllfl, Louise Sliull. John Preston. lfvllllvlll XVQ-sum-i'. Roy McMullen. lfnpicturedz Louise Sparks, Louise XValdi-n, James Sclierz-i', Gerald XVilliclm. Ilx tliunl 3rd row--Holm Mallory, liclwzxrrl XVilson, Glenn ltoss. John Shirley XVilsun, liawrt-ni'c Riddle