Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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THE 194-3 ILLOHM DEATH Born, September 5, 1939 Died, May 28, 1943. In September, 1939, ninety freshmen made their way to dear old M. C. H. S., eager to learn what their high school days held in store for them. They chose to lead them, Charlene Barfield, president; Fred Barber, vice-president; John Spencer, secretary; Mary Steele, treasurer. The class was ably sponsored by Mr. Herschel De-ver. Ralph FYazier, John Burkhead, Clayton McLuckie, and James Firmin were members of the football squad. Ralph Fra.zier and John Burkhead were candidates for the basketball team while James Firmin served as manager. Mary Steele was the freshman choice for the regional basketball tournament queen and Dorothy Miller and Pauline Wharton were chosen as cheer-leaders for the school year. September, 1940, with a year’s experience behind them, these freshmen became sophomores and chose officers as follows: Charlene Barfield, president; Aritta De- Witt, vice-president; John Burkhead, secretary; Eugene Washam, treasurer. Miss Glady Wicecarver was class sponsor. Ralph Frazier, Clayton McLuckie, Tom Graman, and John Burkhead were members of the football squad while Ralph Frazier, Tom Graman. and John Burkhead represented the class on the hardwood. James Firmin was an athletic manager and Pat Steers, cheer-leader. In 1941 the group started the fullest year of its short career, with fifty-five of the original ninety members. Charlene Barfield proved a popular president; Ralph Frazier served as vice-president; John Burkhead as secretary; and Tom Graman. treasurer. Janey’s One Track Mind, presented November 14, proved to be one of the most successful Junior plays ever given in Metropolis. The class was represented by Bob Miller. Billy Foreman. Clayton McLuckie, Tom Graman, Ralph Frazier, and John Burkhead in football and Ralph Frazier in basketball. James Firmin was again the athletic manager. The cheer-leaders for the 1941 and 194 2 sports season were, Alice Lee Armstrong. Billie Jo Tiner, Charlene Bar-field, and Dorothy Miller, all from the Junior class. Miss Ora Rush was our capable leader for this outstanding year. In September, 1942, the seniors began the year with the fulfillment of their four-years’ schedule in sight. These officers were elected. Ralph Frazier, president; Charlene Barfield, vice-president; John Burkhead, secretary; Tom Graman, treasurer. Our most able sponsor. Miss Elaine Munal. led us skilfully through the hazardous ways and by-paths of the senior year. The class officers. Ralph Frazier, Charlene Barfield. John Burkhead, and Tom Graman, selected the class rings and announcements. Activities and awards were few this year due to the war. Donald May. John Burkhead, Tom Graman. Ralph Frazier, and Charles Baldwin represented us in basket ball and Marilyn Owens as cheer-leader. Charlene Barfield was presented with the D. A. R. Citizenship Award. Charlene Barfield was president of the Hi-Tri; Alice Lee Armstrong editor of the ILLOHMET yearbook; and Nellie Mae Bradley and Charles Baldwin were editors of the ILLOHMET newspaper. Many seniors were active in band and glee club. Clayton McLuckie and John Burkhead were leaders in the Scrap Drive sponsored by the seniors. Many boys of our class dropped out of school to join the Armed Forces. They were: George Evers, Walter Benjamin, J. C. Kirksey, Ray and Roy Huss, Fred Bar- ber. Thurman Childers, and Clyde Walters. The senior play proved successful and pleasing to all. The cast was well chosen and competently directed by Miss Munal. May 28 brought Commencement and the hour of parting to the seniors.

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1 he Faculty G. F. HIGHFILL Typewriting. Shorthand, Marketing. Bookkeeping. S. T. C.. Springfield, Missouri, B. S. in Ed.; University of Missouri A. M.; State University of Iowa; University of Chicago; University of Pittsburgh; Colo. State College of Ed. ELAINE MUNAL English III, IV. Librarian, Senior Adviser. JEAN MC CORMICK Band, Glee Club. English I, English II. Indiana State Teachers’ College. Knox College, University of Illinois, A. B., M. A. GEORGE SULLIVAN Agriculture II (Animal Husbandry), V (Live Stock Judging), Physiography. Future Farmers of America. University of Illinois, University of Illinois Graduate School. OLIVER H. TRIPP Science: Chemistry, Physics, Physiology. Hi-Y Club. University of Illinois, A. B., M. S. GLADY WICECARVER Mathematics: Geometry, Alge- bra II, Trigonometry, Bookkeeping. Hi-Tri. Missouri State Teachers College. B. S.; University of Michigan Graduate School.

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THE 194-3 ILLOHMET SENIORS BETTY ANGEL “HETTY BET” Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 3. 4; lllohmet Staff 4; Latin Club 1. 2; Biology Club 3; Jr. Play 3; Vice President of Hi-Tri 4. CHARLES ROSS BALDWIN “TEX” Carbondale High School, 3; Ghost Traill. 3; Hi-Y. 3; Treasurer. 3; Program Committee, Chairman. 4; Basket Ball. 3, 4; lllohmet Year Book, 4; lllohmet Staff. 4; Co-Eaitor, lllohmet, 4. KENNETH BARHAM KENNY” Football, 2. NELLIE MAE BRADLEY “SMELLY lllohmet Staff. 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 3, 4; Drum Major, 1, 2, 3, 4; Janey’s One Track Mind, 3; Co-Editor II-lohmet. 1; Commercial Club, 3; Band Reporter, 4. KENNETH CALDWELL Band. 1, 2. 3, 4; President Band, 4; Hi-Y. 3, 4; Basket Ball Manager, 4; Biology Landscaping Project. BETTY CRANE Hi-Tri, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 2; Biology Landscaping Project; Janey’s One Track Mind, 3; Librarian, 4; Latin Club, 4; Home Ec. Club, 4. ALICE LEE ARMSTRONG lllohmet Staff. 1, 2, 3. 4: Hi-Tri, 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer-Leader, 3; Yearbook Staff, 1, 2. 3, 4; Editor of Yearbook, 4; Biology Club, 3; Junior Play, ?; Band, 1. BETTY CHARLENE BARFIELD “GOON” Hi-Tri, 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club, 1, 3, 4; Latin Club, 2, 3; lllohmet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Janey’s One Track Mind, 3; Cheer-Leader, 3; Band. 1, 2, 4; President. 1, 2, 3; Vice-President, 4; Ring Committee; Commercial Club. 3; President of Hi-Tri, 4; Secretary of Band, 4. MARIE BESS “TAH” lllohmet Staff, 1; Hi-Tri, 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club, 4; Glee Club, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club, 4; Biology Landscaping Projects, 2. JOHN LOWELL BURKHEAD “BURK” Secretary of Class, 1, 2, 3, 4; Basket Ball, 1, 2, 3. 4; Footoall, 1, 2, 3; lllohmet Staff, 1, 2; Senior Ring Committee. HAROLD COX “ATLAS” Joined Marine Paratroops. ANNA DENNIS “ANNIE” Home Economics Club, 1, 2.