Meredosia Chambersburg High School - Chief Yearbook (Meredosia, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1955 volume:

T 11 n 1J) 5 5 [i s II I Published By The Senior Class Of Meredosia-Chambersburg High School ■ Meredosia. Illinois F 1 We, the Senior Class of 1955, take great pride and pleasure in dedicating our yearbook, The Chief , to Mrs. Myrtle Joy. Mrs. Joy has been our sponsor and guiding light through our four years of high school. She has steadfastly had faith in us and urged us to greater achievements. We can't express our gratefullness to her 2 too much. Mrs. Joy attended Mac Murray College; where she received her 1) 1 1 I Bachelor of Science Degree in Home Economics. She taught at Fairview, Illinois, for three years and has been teaching at Meredosia for five years. Mrs. Joy is a wonderful I person with a pleasing personality and is well liked ]) shown a great deal of patience and a very T ■ courageous manner in her four years c with us. A r ii I Mrs. Joy married Warren Joy, who farms. They live north-east of Chapin, Illinois. They have five children. Jeanette, the oldest, is married and living in Key West, Florida. Bill graduated from high school and took a short course in Agriculture at the University of Illinois. Lois and Doris, the twins, are juniors in high school, and Donnie is a freshman in high school. We know Mrs. Joy is a wonderful Mother for sne has been like a I C) N 3 second Mother to us. 4 Mrs. Mildred Riley English IV, Typing, Shorthand Clerical Office Practice War Whoop Advisor Mr. David Cooper English I, English II Boys' Physical Education, Coach Mrs. Hattie Monson English III, Advanced Algebra Algebra, General Math. Geometry, General Business Mr. James Lahr Junior Advisor American History, Bookkeeping Mrs. Myrtle Joy Senior Advisor Home Economics 7 Mr. Francis Pankey Band, Chorus Mr. Howard Savoie Freshmen dvisor. Physics General Science, Biology Mrs. Marie Pankey Girls' Physical Education Mr. Charles Rueb Sophomore Advisor Agriculture Mr. Henry Allen and Mr. Frank Stuller Custodians 8 Beverly Chapman FHA 1,2, 3,4 FHA Officer 2 F HA Delegate 2 GAA 2,4 Class Officer 1,3 Class Plays 1,2, 3 Student Council Officer 2 Chorus 1,3 National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 War Whoop Staff 4 The Chief 4 Josephine Fuelling FHA l. 2, 3,4 FHA Officer 3, 4 GAA 1,2 Cla-s Officer 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Band Officer 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3 Sweetheart Queen 3 FHA Delegate 3 National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 War Whoop Staff 4 Nadine Janes FHA 1,2, 3,4 FHA Officer 2 GAA 1,2 Chorus 1,3 Queen's Attendant 3 Class Officer 1,2 National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 The Chief Asst. Editor 3 War Whoop Co-Editor 4 The Chief Editor 4 10 Donald Werries FFA 2,4 FFA Officer King's Attendant 4 Basketball 1,2, 3,4 War Whoop Staff 4 Class Officer 4 Richard Schuch FFA 2,4 FFA Officer 2,4 Basketball 1,4 Football Track 2, 3,4 Junior Play Chorus 3 P iggy Petri FHA CO 03 FHA Officer 2, 3 GAA 2, 4 Band 1 Class Office 3 Class Plays 1,2, 3 War Whoop Staff 4 Deloris Clark FHA 1,2,3 GAA 1,2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2,3,4 War Whoop Staff 4 Delbert Allen Baseball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 2,3,4 War Whoop Staff 4 Robert Gordley FFA FFA Officer Class Officer Student Council Basketball Football Baseball Chorus King's Attendant War Whoop Co-Editor The Chief Staff 4 4 3 2 1.2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 1.2, 3, 4 3 2 4 4 11 James Baker FG1 2 Baseball 1,2 T rack 2 War Whoop Staff 4 JoAnn Hulett GAA 1,2, 3, 4 GAA Officer 4 Student Council 1 War Whoop Staff 4 Junior Play 3 Betty Werries FHA 1, 2,3,4 FHA Officer 4 GAA 2 Student Council 4 Chorus 1,2, 3 National Honor Society 3,4 Cheerleader 4 Homecoming Queen 4 War Whoop Staff 4 The Chief Staff 4 Hazel Simmons FHA 1,2, 3, 4 FHA Officer 2, 3, 4 FHA Section Officer 2 GAA 1,2 GAA Officer 2 Class Officer 1,2 Class Plays 1, 2, 3 Cheerleader 1 Queen's Attendant 1,4 War Whoop Staff 4 The Chief Staff 4 Chorus 1,2 12 Leland Hardwick FFA FFA Officer Class Officer Student Council 2 Class Plays 1,2 Track 1 Basketball 1 Football Baseball War Whoop Staff 1,2,3 Paul Kleinlein FFA 2 Class Officer Class Play Chorus Student Council Student Council President Football Basketball 1,2,3 Baseball 3, Homecoming King War Whoop Staff The Chief Staff Donald Nunn FFA 2,4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Football 1,2, 3, 4 Track 1,2, 3, 4 Chorus 3 Marilyn Roate Band to GO 4 GAA 1 Band Officer 3 Class Officer 1,4 Junior Play 3 Chorus 3 War Whoop Staff 4 Cheerleader 1 Class Officer 3 Homecoming Queen 1 Junior Play 3 National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 War Whoop Staff 4 The Chief Staff 4 Beverly Griffin FHA 1, 2, 3, 4 FHA Officer 4 GAA 1.2,3 Class Officer 4 Junior Play 3 Chorus 1,2,3 Joel Dean McDannold Class Officer 1 Class Plays 1,2,3 Band 1,3,4 Chorus 3 King's Attendant 3 Basketball 1 Football 1,2,3 War Whoop Staff 4 The Chief Staff 4 Band 1,2, 3, 4 Band Officer 3, 4 Sweetheart Attendant 3 National Honor Society 3, 4 War Whoop Staff 4 13 HISTORY 1951 was the year of great historical events. That year was the dismissal of General Douglas MacArthur by President Truman, but also the invasion of Meredosia High School by the Senior Class of 1955. One bright sunny September day, we, the Senior Class of 1955, launched our attack by marching right up to the door of dear old Meredosia High. Once inside the door we spread out a and closed in on the faculty. Our ego was inflated until that fateful day we were confronted with freshmen initiation. After that hectic day we more or less settled down. We elected Nadine Janes as president. Hazel Simmons as vice president, Joel Dean McDannold as secretary-treasurer, Beverly Chapman as reporter, and Leland Hardwick and Jo Ann Hulett as Student Council Representatives. Mrs. Joy was selected as our sponsor. The n xt year, as sophomores, we were still climbing, a.'.a gaining ground. To lead us this year wc jlectec Leland Hardwick as president, Paul Kleinlein as vice president. Hazel Simmons as secretary-treasurer, Nadine Janes as reporter, and Bob Gordley and Donna Downey as Student Council Representatives. Again we had the guidance of Mrs. Joy. Our junior year was one of our busiest years. We had passed the half way mark and were still on our way up. This year we ordered our class rings, gave the Junior-Senior Prom at the Dunlap Hotel in Jacksonville. Also we selected Bob Gordley as president, Don Nunn as vice president, Peggy Petri as secretary-treasurer, Beverly Chapman as reporter, and Paul Kleinlein and Betty Gordley as Student Council Representatives. We were under the command of Mrs. Joy and Mrs. Jones. And now, we are at the top. Vie have finally conquered the barrier of learning. We are graduating! We published our annual, The Chief , under the supervision of Mr. Young, and gave our class play, Hillbilly Wedding , in the spring. Josephine Fuelling was chosen president, Don Werries, vice president, Marilyn Roate, secretary-treasurer, Beverly Griffin, reporter, and Paul Kleinlein and Betty Werries as Student Council Representatives. Mrs. Joy was again our sponsor. This is our happiest year. Finally after preparing for. twelve long years, we are going out into the world and apply what we have 'earned. It nas truly been a battle. Many have fallen along the way but we, the nineteen, who are left only hope to bring fame to Meredosia-Chambersburg High School. 14 I We, the Senior Class of 1955, possessed with the knowledge we have gained during our past years here, do hereby state this to be our last will and testament, revoking all other wills and statements made by us heretofore. Article I To the Juniors we bequeath: 1. Our seats in history room with one square inch of uncarved space where they may put their own initials. 2. Our dignity and air of sophistication. 3. The special privileges Seniors are entitled to. Article II To the Sophomores, who will be next year's Juniors, we leave our advice, give a good Prom at any cost, make money for your Senior Trip early. Article III To the Freshmen we leave our blessings and wishes that they may get through high school with flying colors just as the Class of 1955 did. Article IV To the faculty, our beloved friends, we leave the following: 1. All our notebooks and reference books, our records in typing, shorthand, and in completing experiments in the lab. 2. Our records of perfect attendance and our A's in citizenship. Leland Hardwick wills his scientific ability to Glen Berghaus. Be erly Griffin wills her clarinet chair and music in band to Harriet Thompson. Donald Werries wills his long, sauntering strides to Judy Allen. Beverly Chapman wills her ability to get into trouble to Richard Seymour. Joel Dean McDannold wills his ability to get good pictures with the school camera to Rex Tracy. Nadine Janes wills her long brown tresses to Sharon Elben. Donnie Nunn wills his way with the girls to Smiley Ellett. Peggy Petri wills her good behavior to Joe McDaniel. Paul Kleinlein wills his tire tracks around the school house to Curtis Muntman. Marilyn Roate wills her experience and ability in running the memeograph to Marilyn Schneider. Delbert Allen wills his position behind home plate to Ed Scheer. Josephine Fuelling wills her fetching smile to Eleanor Beauchamp. Dick Schuch wills anything pertaining to school to anyone interested. Deloris Clark wills her Home Ec. experience, test papers, etc. to Donna Allen. Betty Werries wills her position on the steps with Paul to Derry Van Hyning and Lois Klopfer. Jo Ann Hulett wills her sports ability to Sue Grammar. Bob Gordley wills his four years of basketball experience to Mark Unland. Hazel Simmohs wills her naturally curly hair to Jug Little. Jim Baker isn't willing anything. He needs everything he has. Thus, we the Seniors, dispose of all our worldly possessions and say goodbye to underclassmen. W% hereby declare Mr. Chel Young as our trusted executor. To this noble and legal document we fix our sign and seal of the Class of 1955. C LASS A brisk, chilly wind stirs the leaves around the Meredosia-Chambersburg High School, Meredosia, Illinois, in the year 1960. There are few changes in the old building except for new lighting and clocks in every room. Near at hand stands a half-finished structure, which was started only recently. The big event taking place in the gaily decorated gym is a reunion of the Class of 1955. The first to enter is Betty Werries, dressed in her neat, tailored uniform. Upon graduating Betty joined the WAC and seems very happy in her chosen field. A bride of one year, the former Hazel Simmons, is escorted by her husband, Leland Hardwick. Before her marriage. Hazel was a fashion consultant in New Orleans. Leland is a lieutenant in the Air Force Cadets and is stationed in Texas. Home on furlough, this couple was indeed happy to come. Donald Nunn now writes articles on child psychology for the magazine, This Is Your Child . In his spare time he draws Larry Louse cartoons. Donnie informs us that Bob Gordley is unable to attend; he is in Alaska at the present time prospecting for uranium. As a side line Bob goes whaling off the coast. We always knew Bob has some adventure blood in him. The present owner of the St. Louis Cardinals is non, other than Jo Ann Hulett. As we all know the Cardinals are the winners of the 1960 World Series. Congratulations, Jo! ! Marilyn Roate is now personal secretary to that great novelist, Delbert Allen. At present she is typing the manuscript of his latest novel, Gone With The Gale , Delbert has now written four best sellers. Would you believe it? Dick Schuch, another member of the Class of 1955, is attending Pre-Medical School at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. Dick is studying to be a brain surgeon. Until recently Nadine Janes has been living in the South and has acquired quite a drawl. She has now moved her law practice to Salt Lake City, Utah Josephine Fuelling is manager of the Minnow Net Company, which manufactures invisible hair nets. Josephine tells us this business if you're working with anything or not. 16 is very interesting; you never quite know Another member of the class, Deloris Clark, is engaged to be married shortly, to you know who. She has been occupying her time as a lady wrestler. Her name? You guessed it. The Great Clark. Jim Baker gave the invocation at our banquet; for he is now an Evangelist. His plans are to set up a mission at Madagascar after his world-wide tour. His leading vocalist, Peggy Petri, was with him. Peggy pave up a wonderful career with The Metropolitan Opera to tour with Jim. In our midst is a manufacturer, Joel Dean McDannold. His Video-Phone factory is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Video-Phone permits viewing the person you are conversing with on the phone. Joel Dean has made over a half million dollars with this device. Quite an accomplishment! Beverly Chapman's first year as a primary teacher has just begun, and she really enjoys her work. Beverly attended Southern Illinois State Teachers College. While there, she satisfied a secret desire and is now a charming blond. A cute little redhead accompanies Donald Werries, he served two years in Uncle Sam's Army, and later decided to attend the University of Illinois. He is 6' 7 tall and is center and leading scorer of the basketball team. A sophomore, Don is majoring in Agriculture. Being engaged in a secret project is quite exciting, Paul Kleinlein tells us. He cannot tell us too much about his occupation as he is under the direction of the Atomic Power Com- mission. Paul resides in Paducah, Kentucky. Beverly Griffin has taken over her mother's restaurant and now has a chain of these restaurants throughout the United States with her headquarters in Meredosia. Her specialty is bean soup. I have to quit writing as it is time for refreshments. It has been fun talking with old friends. As everyone is departing I hear comments of a reunion in the future. 17 W E WERE 19 TUI Betty Allen Rex Tracy Judy Hobson Fonda Petri Virginia Sims John Ruyle Jo Ellen Steinberg Darold Van Hyning Charles Allen Marcella Gregory Curtis Muntrran Harriett Thompson Simon's Standard Service Meredosia, Illinois Burrus Seed Corn Arenzville, Illinois Q V H. E. Huss Sons Men Boys' Clothing Beardstown, Illinois Cass Implement Company Beardstown, Illinois IOllS Warren Dickrran Sandra Little Du Wayne Rausch Norma Workman Doris Potter George Allen Mardell McDaniel Town House Restaurant Meredosia, Illinois President-Rex Tracy, Vice Pres. -Marcella Gregory, Treasurer-Doris Potter, Secretary-Sandra Little, Student Council-Vera Kay Fricke, Du Wayne Rausch Cole's Radio Appliance Meredosia, Illinois SO Pile Ted Clark Shirley Punch Jim Rausch Nettie Jobe Beardstown Farm Supply Your International Harvester Dealer Beardstown, Illinois Margaret's Barber Shoo Meredosia, Illinois Lonnie Dawson Richard Seymour Mike Buhlig Rebecca Van Deventer Beardsto,wn Laundry Beardstown, Illinois Campus Inn Beardstown, Illinois Joe McDannold Jack Gregory Darrold McDannold Ronald Potter Ronnie Ellett Rose Lauphry Jim Alien Terry Steinberg MORI Barbara Edlen Glen Serfhaus Rosen ary Rentz Archie Brant Bonnie Edlen Geraldine Kni'ht Henry Pool Sue Grammer Lois Riley Donna Allen ■ lice Barbier Mabel Hunter Loir Klop'er President-Ted Clark, Vice Pres. -Rosemary Rentz, Sec. -Tres. Geraldine Knight, Reporter-Darrold McDannold, Student Council Shirley Bunch and Mike Buhlig John Edlen Food Locket Meredosia, Illinois Knight's Poultry Farm Arenzville, Illinois Yates Restaurant Beardsiown, Illinois Kellogg's Groceries Meat 23 Meredosia, Illinois FU 1C SI Louella Fuelling Richard Floyd phyllis Battefeld Maine Unland Don Gobtl Judy Allen Karen Yost Ruth Petri Judy Martin Arrow Restaurant Beardstown, Illinois Sharon Elben Wayne Goewey Anna Clark Dottie Kay Hobson Pool's Grocery Store Chambersburg, Illinois J R. Vose Trucking Service Chambersburg, Illinois 24 Lathrop Dry Goods Meredosia, Illinois MKN Eleanor Beauchamp Susan Griebler Orval Fanshier Norrra Da v. son Archie Hunter Mary Jean Steinberg La Vern Bradley Frances Wilcox Charles Hall Joan Newman Bill Lixas President-Mark Unland, Vice Pres. -Charles Hall, Secretary- Treasurer-Elearo- Beauchamp, Faporter-r'chard Floyd Student Council- Louella Fuelling, Wayne Goewey Mary's Beauty Shoppe Chambersburg, Illinois Riley's Standard Service Chambersburg, Illinois Mike Stevens Tie and Lumber Dealer Chambersburg, Illinois Jim Crawford Trucking Service Chambersburg, Illinois Rierran's Florist Jacksonville, Illinois Kroper Con pan.y Beardstown, Illinois Tuscher Drups Mt l edosia, Illinois 26 Beatty Hardware Company Beardstown, Illinois TRACK Davis Red and WTiite Store Versailles, Illinois Heitbrink Garage Meredosia, Illinois Leslie Rickard Jacksonville, Illinois Jacksonville Monument Company 330 East State Jacksonville, Illinois D. Rausch, R. Seymour, R. Schuch, D. Nunn, R. Floyd, G. Allen, C. Hall Due to the publication deadline of The Chief we were unable to give track schedules and results. The Indians will compete in a P. M. B. C. meet at Jacksonville and a District meet in Macomb on May 13. FOOTBALL. Back Row: J. Rausch, R. Gordley, P. Kleinlein, D. Gobel, D. Nunn T. Clark, L. Hardwick, Coach Cooper Center Row: R. Seymour, E. Scheer, D. McDannold, D. Rausch, H. Pool R. Tracy Front Row: R. Floyd, M. Unland, J. Gregory, W. Goewey, A. Brant R. Schuch Routt Here September 18 Virginia There September 24 Chapin Here October 1 Franklin Here October 8 Bluffs There October 14 Chandlerville Here October 22 (Homecoming) A renzville There October 28 Thompson Son Jewelers Jacksonville, Illinois Lane's Book Store Jacksonville, Illinois Winkler Automatic Heating Company 215 South Sandy Jacksonville, Illinois 29 Gene's Sporting Goods 211 South Sandy Jacksonville, Illinois Gustine Furniture Company Jacksonville, Illinois 30 Cinderella Shop Ladies Ready to Wear Jacksonville, Illinois Ella's Beauty Shop «leredosia, Illinois Justin Biggs Painting Company Jacksonville, Illinois Bill's Barber Shop Meredosia, Illinois Steinberg Motors Meredosia, Illinois Village Inn Cafe M redosia, Illinois Ommen's Nation Vide Stor • 31 Meredosia, Illinois J First Place Winner F. F. •— Yost's TV Meredosia, Illinois Walker Furniture Company Jacksonville, Illinois Bluffs Garage Bluffs, Illinois Elm City Cafe Completely Air-Conditioned 32 Jacksonville, Illinois HOMECOMING KING Paul Kleinlein ATTENDANTS Senior Donald Werries Hazel Simmons Junior Rex Tracy Sandra Little HOMECOMING QUEEN Betty Werries The Homecoming Royalty is chosen ■by the student body. It is quite an honor to have bestowed upon you. The annual Homecoming Dance was held in the gymnasium on October 22. Music was furnished by The Yachtsmen . Jack Gregory Wayne Goewey Lois Riley Dottie Kay Hobson Sophomore Freshman The Farmers State Bank Mt. Sterling, Illinois Liehr's Chevrolet Garage Meredosia, Illinois Gus Nortrup's Phillips 66 Meredosia, Illinois 33 Hopper and Harr Furniture Store Jacksonville, Illinois 11A SIC 1C TUA 1j L. Back Row: P. Kleinlein, G. ' lien, D. V. _rries, D. Nunn, R. Gordley R. Tracy, Coach Cooper Center Row; J. Gregory, T. Steinberg, R. Floyd, R. Seymour, H. Pool W. Goewey, D. McDannold Front Row: J. Rausch, D. Van Hyning, R. Ellett, G. Berghaus, C. Muntman C. Hall, M. Unland 1st Team We They 2nd Team They We 50 55 Virginia 65 58 36 63 Griggsville 43 45 48 50 Arenzville 56 53 53 47 Bluffs 58 49 33 63 Chapin 61 33 55 69 Liberty 64 48 51 53 Routt 66 38 69 42 Milton 33 64 72 g; Virginia Tournament Roodhouse 54 48 60 56 Chandlerville 44 51 47 71 Bluffs 74 51 53 64 Franklin 36 40 66 63 Payson 27 29 56 73 Liberty 38 64 48 58 Mt. Sterling 37 28 67 50 Perry 43 45 The above are scores of games up to the P. M. B. C. Tournament. The remaining scores are on page 37. Don’s Sport Center Drs. p. R. B. H. V. P. M. Norris Jacksonville, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Pike County Gas Company 1'osier Secrest, Manager 34 Clarence Quintal Farm Loans J. W . Fry Garage Hersrran, Illinois Mac's Clothing Store Jacksons ille Illinois Spauldir -_S p hg Goods ' jii( ksonvtffc, Illinois Dunlap Hotel 35 Jacksonsille, Illinois Jo's Sandwich shop M redoaia, Illinois 36 irp 's ' ■ •ting Rink Foi Health's SaKc .. iior Skate Meredoe la, III in 1st Team 2nd Team We They P. M. B. C. Tournament They We 71 55 I.S.D. 57 32 54 73 Central 45 63 50 59 New Berlin 52 45 100 52 St. Mary's Regional Tournament 30 52 c II ic 1C u Jj 1C A ]) 1C 11 s Meredosia Fish Company Meredosia, Illinois Kopps Furniture and Appliance Store Griggsville, Illinois Beardstown Implement Company Beardstown, Illinois Hunter Allen Lumber Company 37 Meredosia and Chapin, Illinois 1 38 0 H I 12 Standing: ts. Gordley, M. Roate, Mr. Young, P. Kleinlein, E. Worries, H. Simmons Seated: B. Chapman, N. Janes, V. Ham, J. McDannold s T A r r This year The Chief was published by the American Yearbook Company. As part of a five year contract with the company; they have furnished us with a beautiful walnut wall plaque with space to display names of the staff each year for the next five years. The following staff members were elected: Editor Ass't Editor Lay-Out Editor Sports Editor Business Managers Class Editors Nadine Janes Virginia Ham Beverly Chapman Bob Gordley Betty Werries Marilyn Roate Hazel Simmons Paul Kleinlein J. D. McDannold Steinheimer Rexall Drug Store Prairie Farms of Western Illinois Complete Prescription Service Mt. Sterling, Illinois Jacksonville, Illinois Zimmerman Brothers Garage Versailles, Illinois 39 George Lindsey Hardware Versailles, Illinois w A R W II O () 1 Standing: Mrs. Riley, J. McDannold, D. Clark, D. Werries, B. Griffin, D. Nunn, B. Chapman, P. Kleinlein, B. Werries, J. Baker, M. Roate, J. Hulett Seated: J. Fuelling, L. Hardwick, H. Simmons, B. Gordley, N. Janes, D. Schuch, P. Petri The War Whoop is published each month through the T A mutual co-operation of the Senior English Class, other school reporters, and the Clerical Office Practice girls. It is a magazine type newspaper, to which each senior is a contributor. F F The Seniors were certainly fortunate in having Mrs. Riley as our War Whoop Advisor. She did an outstanding job in giving us advice and help. Coca-Cola Bottling Company Jacksonville, Illinois Bradley Implement Company Meredosia, Illinois 40 Log Cabin Restaurant Meredosia, Illinois Democrat Message Mt. Sterling, Illinois Farmer's National Bank of Griggsville Griggsville, Illinois Kopps Floor Covering Store Griggsville, Illinois Gustine Furniture Store Jacksonville, Illinois 41 Standing: V. Fricke, B. Werries, Mr. Young, S. Bunch, L. Fuelling Seated: D. Rausch, P. Kleinlein-President, W. Goewey Not Pictured Mike Buhlig THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council under the direction of Mr. Young has made much progress this year. They purchased two water coo rs which were installed shortly before September. The Stuiieni Council purchased a fine public address system early this year and it was installed in the gymnasium. Members of the Student Council very ably supervised the Homecoming Dance and Christmas Party. Money for these various purchases and events has been made from the candy, coke, and popcorn machines. A. B. Chrisman Elevator Grain, Feed, Seed, Fertilizer Meredosia, Illinois Lathrop' Red and White Meredosia. Illinois Back Row: R. Laughary, N. Janes, N. Jobe, L. Riley, A. Barbier, J. Steinberg, R. Rentz, G. Knight, H. Thompson, R. Petri, N. Workman, R. Petri, B. Allen Center Row: M. Hunter, S. Grammer, V. Fricke, M. Steinberg, E. Beauchamp, K. Yost, B. Chapman, Mrs. Joy, J. Fuelling, S. Griebler, D. Hobson, D. Potter, B. Edlen, M. Dunmire, L. Fuelling, P. Petri Front Row: B. Griffin, S. Little, J. Hobson, H. Simmons, V. lfam, J. Fuelling, R. Van Deventer M. Gregory, B. Merries Seated on floor: J. Newman, M. Schneider, N. Dawson, J. Allen The Future Homemakers of America elected the following officers for this year. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Chairman of Public Relations Chairman of Degrees Chairman of Projects Chairman of Recreation Virginia Sims Ham Josephine Fuelling Hazel Simmons Marcella Gregory Beverly Griffin Judy Hobson Rebecca Van Deventer Sandra Little Betty Merries John Nortrup Grocery Store Meredosia, Illinois 43 En poriurr Jackson ille, Illinois F. H. A. Mother Thayer . Simmons Acme Feed Meredosia, Illinois Standing: Mr. Rueb, C. Allen, L. Dawnon, J. Gregory, D. Worries, P. Kleinlein, A. Hunter, B. Likes, D. Nunn, A. Brant, L. Bradley Seated: D. Gobel, C. Muntman, D. Schuch, R. Tracy, R. Gordley, G. Berghaus, R. Ellett The F. F. A. took several educational field trips this year. They attended the International Livestock Show in Chicago, toured the Chrisman Fertilizer Plant, C. I. P. S. , and Morman's Feed Plant in Quincy. The . F. A. elected the following officers to serve this year. President Vice Presiden. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sentenial Rex Tracy Dick Schuch Curtis Muntman Bob Gordley Glen Ber haus Ronnie Lilett Tracy Brothers Duroc Swine Breeder Beardstown V illiarr.sville, Illinois Head's Store Farmers and Traders State Bank Perry, Illinois Meredosia. Illinois G A A Back Row: V. Ham, M. Schneider, J. Hobson, L. Riley, E. Beauchamp, D. Hobson, M. Dunmire, M. Gregory, B. Allen, D. Potter, R. Petri, Center Row: R. Laughary, S. Grammer, N. Jobe, N. Dawson, J. Steinberg, R. Rentz, S. Griebler, M. Steinberg, K. Yost, N. Workman, Mrs. Pankey Front Row; J. Allen, L. Fuelling, P. Petri, B. Chapman, J. Hulett, V. Fricke, G. Knight, J. Fuelling, M. Hunter Seated on the floor: J. Newman, S. Little, S. Bunch, B. Edlen, F. Petri, D. Allen The Girls' Athletic Associations met and elected officers for the 1954-55 school year. Officers chosen were President, Jo Ann Hulett; Vice-President, Sandra Little; Secretary, D'mis Potter; Treasurer, Marcella Gregory. Shirley Bunch has served as War Whoop reporter. Mrs. Pankey has been the faculty advisor. The 1954-55 pledge class totaled 12, bringing the total active membership to 42. Ro-pledging itself is the objective to stimulate interest and participation in girls' athletic activities, the local chapter launched a weekly after-school, activity program. For participation in an activity hour, a girl is given three points. The year's sports included archery, soccer, softball, badminton, basket- ball, volleyball, and tumbling. Hageman and Voss Beardstown, Illinois Herre Auto Parts Beardstown, Illinois Bob Jenkins Illico Service Station Meredosia, Illinois 48 Bradbury Implement Company Perry, Illinois Archery Dr. J. R. Griebler Meredosia, Illinois Hersman Trading Post Hersman, Illinois Schaefer Funeral Home Meredosia, Illinois 49 Elm City Produce Phone LD 1-0 Jacksonville, Illinois Unit 11 Band under the direction of Mr. Francis F. Pankey 50 Standing: F. Wilcox, V. Ham, N. Workman, R. Petri, M. Dunmire, J. Steinberg, Mr. Pankey, S. Elbon, D. Clark, M. Steinberg, J. Hobson, B. Allen, M. Gregory Seated: N. Dawson, S. Griefcler, J. Allen, D. Hobson, R. Petri, L. Fuelling, S. Little, M. Schneider, J. Newman, V. Fricke The chorus, under the direction of Mr. Pankey, presented a Christmas program in combination with the band and Junior High Chorus. January 28 was a big day. They appeared on KHOA TV, Hannibal, Missouri. In the spring the chorus took part in the annual Music Festival at Franklin. Sam's DX Service Station Meredosia, Illinois Western Auto Associate Store Mt. Sterling, Illinois Meyers Brothers Jacksonville, Illinois 51 Camera Shop Jacksonville, Illinois Standing: Seated: C. Muntman, V. Fricke, S. Little, T. Steinberg, D. Potter, R. Van Deventer, Mr. Young P. Petri, N. Janes, B. Wearies, J. Fuelling, L. Hardwick, B. Chapman, M. Roate, B. Griffin NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY This is an honorary group. To be elected you must be unanimously voted on by the faculty. You are chosen by scholastic standing, service, leadership, and character. The new members this year were L. Hardwick, P. Petri, D. Potter S. Little, R. Van Deventer, T. Steinberg. COMMUNITY RELATIONS FUND - JACKSONVILLE Caldwell Engineering Co. Duncan Vernor, Jewelers Hopper Shoe Store Miller Pain Paper Co. Josepn L. Heinl Company Sears Roebuck Company Irwin's Readv-to-Wear The Convalescent Home Henry's Jewlry Store LaCrosse Lumber Company J'ville-Springfield Trans. Co. Kline's Department Store Bomke Hardware Co. 52 PLAY CAST The Junior Class presented, Here We Go Again , a three act comedy. It was presented November 12 at the Meredosia gymnasium. Mr. Lahr directed the very successful play. FLASK! FLASH! Ready-Mixed Concrete Loe Material Company F- M- Myer Jeweler Beardstown, Illinois Beardstown, Illinois Illinoian-Star Beardstown, Illinois 55 Corner Drive-In Beardstown, Illinois THE JUNIOR CLASS of MEREDOSIA-CHAMBERS BURG HIGH SCHOOL presents Z)a.y .oiy ck at the Dunlap Hotel Jacksonville, Illinois Friday evening May fourteenth Nineteen hundred and fifty-four 56 'clnly a memory will last Of a glorious evening past. We danced and talked with friends grown dear And our hearts grew heavy as parting drew near. This night of my memories is now a part Of the treasures I'll cherish deep in my heart 58 Miss Nadine Janes, a Meredosia-Chambersburg High School Senior, was chosen to receive this year's Good Citizen Award from the Reverend James Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was one of 10 girls from the Jacksonville area who was awarded Good Citizenship pins on Thursday, March 10, at the Governor Duncan Mansion. Nadin- is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Janes of Meredosia. She was chosen for this honor by the Senior Class, and also by the faculty of the high school, on the basis of dependability, leadership, service, and patriotism. Nadine is to be congratulated on having received this recognition, and it is the hope of her many friends that she will merit even higher honors in the days ahead. 59 09