Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1944 volume:

THE 1944 IEEOHMET Published By IM.OHM IoT STAFF Metropolis Community High School METROPOLIS, ILLINOIS THE ILLOHMET--1944 We, the Illohmet Staff, dedicate this, the 1944 volume, to our assistant principal and basketball coach, “Dutch” Schneeman, who, in his 14 years as coach has brought the Trojans from insignificance to a position of prominence in Southern Illinois and Kentucky basketball. As we go out from M. C. H. S., the smiling face of Mr. Schneeman will be one of our most pleasant memories. I ADMINISTRATION and CD ASST THE ILLOHMET 1944. ILLOHMET YEARBOOK How One: Alice Jane Bull, Rosa Lee Oakes, Jackie McCurrie, Phyllis Farmer, Jeannette Bolton. Lyndell DeJarnett, Miss Long. Row Two: Brainard Miller, Helen Jessing, Joe Elliott, Anna Lee Armstrong, George Minor, Harriett Evers. ILLOHMET YEARBOOK Editor.......................................... Anna Lee Armstrong Associate Editors .................................. Jackie McCurrie, Lyndell DeJarnett. Assistant Editors ................................... Harriett Evers, Brainard Miller, George Minor. Business Managers ................................ Jeannette Bolton, Alice J. Bull, Phyllis Farmer, Helen Jessing, Rosa Lee Oakes. Sponsor .......... ...................................... Miss Long Despite the wartime shortage of materials, we, the Illohmet Staff, have tried to prepare a yearbook which will preserve forever the memories of your days in Metropolis Community High School. It has given us the greatest pleasure to edit this twenty-fifth volume of the “Illohmet.’ THE ILLOHMET-1944 ARMA MATJEdR THE ILLOHMET--1944 BOARD OF EDUCATION Ray Mittendorf President Jean Smith Secretary L. F. Parrish J. C. Foreman OUR PRINCIPAL ROYE R. BRYANT WORLD HISTORY Southern Illinois Normal University, Ed. B.; University of Illinois, M. S. TO THE STUDENTS OF THE METROPOLIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL The quiet, almost dignified way in which graduates of the Metropolis Community High School, still in their teens, have gone about the business of preparing to die for the land they love is proof enough that they have an understanding of the values of their way of life, freedom and Alma Mater. They are cheerfully surrendering their years of joyous youth that the loyal, intelligent, tolerant citizens may be challenged to their best endeavors. Our nation has called on its young men and young women for the ultimate test of their courage and loyalty. They are meeting that test in the war; in the days of peace that are to come, their enthusiasm will enable them to build a country worthy of their vision. Students of the Metropolis Community High School, will your preparation and ambition qualify you as citizens of the new world? THE. FACULTY GEORGE SCHNEEMAN Social Science: American History, Social Problems, Economics. Coach; Little Rock College B. S.; Arnold College, M. S. HERSHEL DEVER Electricity, Woodworking, Mechanical Drafting. Assistant Coach, Freshman Sponsor; Southern Illinois Normal University; Illinois Normal University; Milliken University, B. S. BESS ATWELL English II, III; Junior Adviser; Southern Illinois Normal University Ed. B.; University of Illinois, M. A. CHARLES V. COCHRAN Biology, Boys Physical Education. University of Illinois, B. S.; University of Illinois Graduate School. JOAN FOWLER P. E., Alg. I, lllohmet Newspaper. State Normal University B. Ed. REMA LONG Stenography I, II, Bookkeeping, Typewriting, Marketing; lllohmet Yearbook; Christian College, Murray State College, B. S. THE FACULTY JEAN McCORMlCK Band, Glee Club, English , History of Music Indiana State Teachers’ College ELAINE MUNAL English III, IV; Latin I, II; Librarian; Senior Adviser; Knox College; University of Illinois, A. B., M. A. GEORGE SULLIVAN Agriculture II (Animal Husbandry); Farm Shop; Physiography; Future Farmers of America; University of Illinois; University of Illinois Graduate School. OLIVER H. TRIPP Science: Chemistry, Physics, Physiology; University of Illinois, A. B., M. S. MARGARET NICHOLS Homemaking I, II, III; Home Economics Club; Junior Assistant Adviser; DePauw University; University of Illinois; MacMurray College. GLADY WICECARVER Mathematics: Geometry, Alge- bra II, Trigonometry; Hi-Tri; Missouri State Teachers’ College, B. S.; University of Michigan Graduate School. THE ILLOHM 1944 SENIOR HISTORY In September, 1940, 113 cui ions, green freshmen stepped across the threshold of M. C. H. S. to start four active and successful school years. They elected the following officers: President, Clydene Lindsey; Vice-President. Herbert Roberts; Secretary, Anna Lee Armstrong; Treasurer, Pat Moreland. J. H. Dever was the class sponsor, and a good one too. Douglas Helm, Pat Moreland, and Karl Hotter made he basketball squad, and in football the class was ably represented by Douglas Helm, Pat Moreland, and John Turner. During the year Catherine Humma was nominated as the Freshman candidate for M. C. H. S. Tournament Queen and was also a majorette. On December 13 the class took the Terman Test of Mental Ability in the assembly, and incidentally, did pretty well we thought. In September, 1941, 86 shining faces again appeared in the assembly. The officers for the year were: President, Douglas Helm; Vice-President, Gale Adkins : Secretary, Eugene Washam; Treasurer, Vernie Barnett. The class advisor was Miss Glady Wlce-carver who showed an unerring interest and was always willing to lend a helping hand. The class was again well represented in basketball by Douglas Helm. Pat Moreland. Eugene Washam and Karl Hotter; in football by Pat Moreland, Billy Trampe, J. D. Holly, Virgil Mescher, and Douglas Helm, who acted as student manager. Catherine Humma was again majorette. In the Spring the class sponsored popsicle sales on the campus which were quite popular with everyone. Several pupils in the class were awarded second and third places in a Standardized Geometry Test. In September 1942, with a lPtle more dignity, 66 of the original members of the class made their appearance in the dear old assembly. To guide them through an extremely successful year they chose: President, Vernie Barnett; Vice-President, Doug- las Heim; Secretary. Jeannette Folton; Trasurer, Gale Adkins. Their sponsor was Miss Bess Atwell, capably assisted by Mrs. Ora Rush Farmer. In basketball we beheld Douglas Helm, Gale Adkins, Lavelle Schneider, and Karl Kotter. On the side-lines Barbara Ruth Neff acted as cheer-leader. During the games the refreshment stands were operated by Delbert Cox, Vernie Barnett, Jo Nelle Miner, Harriett Evers, Norma Jean Wiseman, Doris Jean Pansing, and Joe Evers. The proceeds, of course, went to the class treasury. The annual play, directed by Miss Bess Atwell, and Mrs. Ora Rush Farmer, entitled “His Loving Nephews” was decidedly a success and has the distinction of having brought larger proceeds than any other class play in the history of M. C. H. S. Another success of the class was the Junior-Senior reception, given on May 12. Miss Humma was again a majorette. September 1943, brought 53 sophisticated Seniors to the portals of M. C. H. S. for the last time. Under the guidance of Miss Elaine Munal the following officers were elected: President, Vernie Barnett; Vice-President, Douglas Helm; Secretary, Gale Ad- kins; Treasurer, Brainard Miller. In basketball the class cheered Lavelle Schneider, Douglas Helm, Gale Adkins, Bill Buchanan, and Karl Kotter. Barbara Ruth Neff and Rosa Lee Oakes acted as cheerleaders. In the library Miss Munal placed Norma Jean Wiseman, Harriett Evers, Virginia Baccus, Barbara Ruth Neff, Clydene Lindsey, Anna Lee Armstrong, Helen Jessing, and Rosa Lee Oakes. Miss Armstrong was also the winner of the D. A. R. award and the editor of the Yearbook. Bob Cagle, assisted by Jeannette Bolton, edited the biweekly paper, Illohmet. The ring and announcement committee this year was composed of Vernie Barnett, Douglas Helm, Gale Adkins, Brainard Miller, Anna Lee Armstrong, Helen Jessing, Clydene Lindsey, and Jeannette Bolton. A group of the senior girls also gave fhe Hi-Tri ceremonial for the benefit of the Freshmen and new members. On February 21 the Seniors took another I. Q. test. On May 5 the class play was presented, and on May 12 the Seniors were honored with a reception given them by the Junior class. Many of the Seniors have participated in the Band. Glee Club and various other clubs and societies of the school and with many a backward glance they turn slowly toward May 28 and commencement. THE ILLOHMET 194-4 Gale Adkins F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 2; Treasurer of Class 3; Secretary of Class 4; Basketball -. 4; Hi-Y 2; “His Loving Nephews” 3; Glee Club 3; Ring Committee 4. 8ENIORS Charles Anderson Football 1; N. Y. A., 2, 3; Rifle Club 1. Mary Olive Anderson Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Illohmet Staff 4. Anna Lee Armstrong Secretary of Class 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; Pres. 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Librarian 4; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Senior Stand 4; “His living Nephews” 3; Home Economics Club 4; Vice-Pres. ; Ring Committee 4; D. A. R. Award. Vernie Theodore Barnett F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 2; Treasurer of Class 2; Pres, of Class 3, 4; Basketball Mgr. 4; Ring Committee 4. James Burch F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Rifle Club 1. Charles W. Arensman F. F. A. 2, 3, 4. Virginia Lee Baccus Hi-Tri 1; Biology Club 2; Illohmet Staff 2, 3; Glee Club 3; Librarian 4. Willmetta Billington Attended Golconda High 1, 2; Hi-Tri 4; Home Economics Club 2, 4. Jeannette Bolton Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 2; “His Loving Nephews” 3; Class Secretary 3; Illohmet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Ass’t. Editor 4; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3, 4: Ass’t. Editor 3; Business Manager 4; Ring Committee 4. THE ILLOHM 1944 Ida Mae Bremer Band 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 2 Hi-Tri 1, 2. Bill Buchanan Attended Golconda High 1, 2, 3. Basketball 4. Lydia Mae Childers Home Economics Club 1, 4 Hi-Tri 1, 2, 2, 4. Clifton Duckworth F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3; Watchdog 2. Joseph Elliott Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, 3; Illohmet Staff 1, 2, 3. 4; Play Stage Manager 3; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Latin Club 2 Edgar W. Bremer F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3. Robert Cagle Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Illohmet Staff 1, 3, 4; Editor 4; Yearbook Staff l, 3; Latin Club 2; “His Loving Nephews” 3. David Cummins Glee Club 1, 4 • Biology Club 2. Eugene Dye Attended Brookport High 1, 2; Glee Club 3. Harriett Evers Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Librarian 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Scriptor 3; Illohmet Staff 1, 2. 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Stand 4; Home Economics Club 4. THE! ILLOHMET-1944 SENIORS Joseph Calvin Carr Evers Rifle Club 1; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 3. Bernard R. Frazee N. Y. A. 1, 2, 3; Rifle Club 2. Betty Evelyn Grace Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Year Book Staff 3; Illohmet S.aff 3. Gladys Fowell Hi-Tri 1; Home Economics Club 4. Thomas Frink Illohmet Staff 1; Vice-Pres. 3. Douglas W. Helm Football Manager 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 2; Class President 2; Vice-Pres. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Vice-Pres. 4; Latin Club 1, 2. 3; Illohmet Staff 1; Ring Committee 4. Rosalie Huston Home Economics Club 4. Claribel Holland Heath High School 1, 2; Braccadocio, Mo. High School 3; Hi-Tri 4. Helen Jessing Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Home Economics Club 2, 4; Band 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Illohmet Staff 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Librarian 4; Ring Committee 4. J THE ILLOHMET-194-4 SENIORS William Kennedy F. F. A. 2, 3 • Secretary 3. Rosemary Lindsey Hi-Tri 1, 3, 4. Helen Katherine May Hi-Tri 1, 2; Latin Club 2. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 3, 4. Brainard Miller Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Illohmet Staff 1, 4; Illohmet Yearbook Staff 1, 4; Basketball Manager 2 • Class Treasurer 4; Ring Committee 4. Rosa Lee Oakes Glee Club 1; Biology Club 2; Cheer Leader 4; Illohmet Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Librarian 4; Latin Club 2. Clydene Lindsey Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Class President 1; Librarian 4; Home Economics Club 4; Illohmet Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Ring Committee 4. James Mann N. R. A. Rifle Club. Virgil Mescher F. F. A. 4. Barbara Ruth Neff Band 1; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Illohmet Staff 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 3; Librarian 4; Home Economics Club 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4. Doris Jean Pansing Hi-Tri 1, 3, 4; ‘‘His Loving Nephews” 3; Home Economics Club 4. Norma Jean Wiseman Hi-Tri 1, 2 ; Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Illohmet Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4. THE ILLOHMET 1944. Esther Lucille Pansing Hi-Tri 1, 2; Home Economics Club 4. Vivian Pearce Latin Club 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Biology Club 2; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3, 4; Sec. 4. Illohmet Staff 3, 4. Audrey Sowders Hi-Tri 1. 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Home Economics Club 4; President 4; Glee Club 4. Rose Elaine Taylor Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2; Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3. 4; Latin Club 2, 3; Home Economics Club 4. Billy Trampe F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 3, 4. Cecil H. Westerman SENIOR Pawnee Louise Payne Hi-Tri 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Librarian 4. Lavelle Schneider F. F. A. 1. 2, 3; Basketball 3, 4. Charles Stoker Band 1, 2, 3; Biology Club 2; Glee Club 2; Junior Play Ass’t., Stage Manager 3; N. It. A. Rifle Club 1. Mary LaRue Thomason Attended Southwestern High, Detroit 2; Hi-Tri 4. Marjorie Verbarg Hi-Tri 3. 4; Latin Club 3; Illohmet Staff 4. Dorothy Carol Williams Attended Robinson Township High 1, 2; Hi-Tri 3; Glee Club 3, 4. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4. THE ILLOHMET - 1944 SENIOR CLASS WILL I. Gale Adkins, in sane and sober mind, do hereby will to C. E. Alliston the dull and dirty apple 1 have tried so hard to shine for my teachers this year. I Charles Anderson, will my remarkable ability for copying to Dan Rush and anyone else who may need it. I, Mary Anderson, in a sane and sober mind, will to Edna Wilson my seat in band. I, Bill Aren8man, in my sane and sober mind, will to Lloyd Krueger my ability to be a pest and still get A’s in citizenship. I, Anna Lee Armstrong, in my sane and sober mind, will my place working in the senior popcorn stand to Glenna Martin, providing she will keep Miss Munal supplied with chocolate peppermints and a new set of gears. I, Virginia Lee Baccus, will my good grades in school to my brother, Buddy, as he will probably need them. I, Vernie Barnett, will to Ed Wilson my ability to keep the basketball boys in condition. I, Wlllmetta Billington, in a happy state of mind, will my excess poundage and height to Dorothy Jean Caswell. I, Jeannette Bolton, in sane and sober mind, will to Jean Decker my (in) ability to stick to a three-day liquid diet. I, Edgar Bremer, will to Bob Horntrop my place on the bus so he will not have to stay after school for Physics. I, Ida Mae Bremer, in sane and sober mind, will my seat in Bookkeeping to Maxine Bakehouse. I, Bill Buchanan, will my desires to study much and have well prepared lessons to “Butch” Comer. I, James Burch, in sane and sober mind, will to Leon Beggs my seat in English. (Confidentially, it’s a pleasure to get out of it.) I, Bob Cagle, will my sense of temperment to Les Mittendorf. I, Lydia Childers, in a sober but not too sane mind, will my ability to make friends after a long feud to Irene Holt. Good luck to you and Dorothy. I, David Cummins, will my beautiful handwriting, (that makes all my teachers proud) to Bill “Slats” Swenson. I, Clifton Duckworth, do hereby and before witnesses, will my lease on English III to William Kennedy for the coming year of 1944 45. I, Eugene Dye, in a sane but not so sober mind, do hereby bequeath mv seat on the bus to Ralph Krueger Jr., hoping he will have nerve enough to sit by HER. I, Joe Elliott, will my superior mathematical ability to Jack Ware. I, Harriett Evers, in my customary frame of mind, do will and bequeath to my beloved fellow Y. W. R. A. members. Lawanda Mescher and Beverly Cochran, my most treasured possessions. To Rwanda I leave my beat-up American History book, provided she can get along with Mr. Schneeman as well as I have. To Beverly I leave my beloved Soprano Saxaphone. To Miss Munal I leave my entire fortune, with which she may buy her choice of either an adding machine or a new popper. I, Joseph Evers, in sane and sober mind, do hereby will to Roland Moss my ability to keep the teachers guessing. I, Gladys Fowell, will to Alberta Scott my place in Latin. I, Bernard R. Frazee, in sane and sober mind, will the use of Miss Munal’s English IV book to anyone who is gypped out of one, now and hereafter. I, Tom Frink, will my supreme English ability to “Chuck” Owens. I, Betty Grace, in sane and sober mind, will my seat in band to Beverly Cochran. I, Helen Hausman. in sane and somewhat sober mind, do hereby bequeath to Thelma Westerman my ability to be stubborn. I, Du Helm, will my curly hair to George Minor. THE ILLOHMET 194-4 SENIOR CLASS WILL (Concluded) I, Claribel Holland, in the presence of the second hour assembly, will to Mary Jo Huckleberry my courage to take Shorthand II. I, Rosalie Huston, will to Kathleen Hille my ability to do good in American History. I, Helen Jessing, in a sane and sober mind, do hereby will my ability to make A’s in American History to Mickey O’Brien. I, William F. Kennedy, will my grades in English to Donald Dyer, even if they are F’s. I, Clydene Lindsey, in a sane and always sober mind, do hereby will to Mabel Dunn my ability to carry on an exciting night and still walk through the doors of M. C. H. S. at ten minutes of nine the next morning. I, Rosemary Lindsey, in sober but not sane mind, will to Louella Slankard my ability to think. “Am I kiddin”? I, James Mann, will my ability to stay after school in English IV to Kenneth Girt-man. Best of luck, Gertie. I, Helen May, in sane and sober mind, will my ability to get my daily assignments to C. E. Alliston. I, Virgil Mescher, will my ability to make A’s in English to Roy Moorman. 1, Brainard Miller, leave my ability to get my big feet in the wrong place at the right time to anybody who’ll have the disgrace. I, Barbara Neff, in a sober if not sane mind, do will on this day to Adele Wilfred my ability to cut up in classes providing she can get by with it without getting C’s and D’s in citizenship which is doubtful. I, Rosa Lee Oakes, in a forgetful mood of mind, will my forgetfulness to Naomi Speckman. I, Vivian Pearce, in my sane and sober mind, will to Adele Wilfred my ability to stay out of “hot water.” I, Doris Jean Pansing, in my sane and sober mind, do hereby on this day will to Juanita Walters my pensive look. I, Esther Pansing, in a sane and sober mind, will to Lois Evelyn Eckenberg all my senior books, long may she struggle with them. I, Pawnee Payne, do hereby and forthwith in rather a hesitating, unruly, and altogether completely atrocious state of mind, hereby called a brain, will and bequeath my position in Miss Atwell’s heart and assembly, plus my ability to keep Miss Munal happy by my peculiar actions called learning, to my esteemed and noble friend, Ruth Cro-meenes. I, Lavelle Schneider, will my basketball ability to Wayne Glass. I, Audrey Sowders, in slightly confused state of mind, will to my sis, Charlene, the ability and time to write 15 Soldiers, Marines, and a Seabee—if she thinks she can keep straight what she tells each one. I, Charles Stoker, will my supreme ability as a Physics and Math student to Mickey O’Brien. I, Rose E. Taylor, in my right mind, will to Mary Vesta Hogue, my quietness in English and hope she uses it; also, my place as Red Head in the future Senior class if she gets here. I, Mary La Rue Thomason, in one of my addled states of mind, do hereby will to Adele Wilfred my front seat in Bookkeeping. I, Billy Trampe, will my ability to get exempt in American History to Pat Moreland. I, Marjorie Verbarg, in sane and sober mind, will to Betty Taylor my ability to be exempt in English IV. I, Cecil We8terman, in a sane and sober mind, will my typing ability to LaVere Cougill. I, Carol Williams, in a sane and sober mind, will my A’s in American History to my sister, Ellen Ruth. I, Norma Jean Wiseman, will my seat in Latin I to anyone who is fool enough to try to All it. THE ILLOHM 1944 SENIOR PROPHECY My womanly curiosity got the best of me the other day, so I got out my crystal ball, and with the help of it and a few other things, (such as tea leaves, ouija board, etc.,) started out to determine just what we seniors would be doing about 10 years hence. This is what I beheld, or dreamed in a dream: Mary Anderson has just returned from a tour of the w est, after winning the National Women’s Ping-Pong Championship, to be married. Of course, Brainard is the lucky guy. Mrs. Moreland and Mrs. Elliott are teaching a cooking class for young housewives. You’ll remember them as Rosa Lee Oakes, and Jeannette Bolton. M. C. H. S. has a new Home Economics teacher. It’s Miss Rose Taylor, who gave up nursing to pursue her favorite study course. Gale Adkins and Douglas Helm have just published their latest hook, “How to get your face slapped in 10 easy lessons.” The price is $1.00 at any good book store. The Prohibition party has announced the following candidates for the April primary election. President: David Cummins. Vice-President: Virgil Mescher. “Sister” Armstrong has become a preacher’s wife at last. We always thought she would. The preacher?------It’s the Rev. Dr. Vernie Theodore Barnett Jr., Mgr. Billy Buchanan has stepped right into “Uncle Pink’s” shoes. He is running what is known as the Baynes Memorial Buchanan Funeral Service. Make your reservation early. Bill’s a busy man. The Hospital reports that Mrs. May and the quintuplets are doing nicely. Bill, Bob, Don, Paul, and Bernard are 3 weeks old now. Audrey Sowders, R. N., is caring for them. Rupert Cagle is starring in the new Columbia picture with LaRue Thomason in “The lone wolf howls again.” In case you don’t recognize their stage names, they are Mary L. Thomason, and Bob Cagle. Helen Jessing, the girl with the million dollar legs, has turned down a job with Joe Evers’ modeling agency, to continue her career as a nurse. Mr. and Mrs. Y. E. Holland have announced the engagement of their daughter, Clari-bel, to Mr. Klein Colvin. In case you don’t recognize the name, he is the author of our dear old economics text book. Vivian Pearce and Barbara Neff are cooling the fevered brows of the countless millions at the Schneeman memorial hospital, founded by Lavelle Schneider. Esther Pansing and Helen Hausman are the new leaders of the Washington 4-H Club. They report that the work is progressing nicely under the direction of the new Farm Adviser. Because of the man-shortage. Miss Dorothy Carol Williams has taken over the job, ably assisted by Miss Ida Mae Bremer. Bernard Frazee has finally been forced to relinquish his seat in English IV. He graduated from M. C. H. S. with honors this year. (1954.) The Metropolitan opera star, Betty Grace, will make her first home town appearance tomorrow night at the Frink theatre. Miss Grace will sing the popular opera, “Tramp, Tramp, Trampe,” written by Cecil Westeriuan in honor of “Doughboy” William Trampe. Eugene Dye’s orchestra, with Clifton Duckworth at the piccolo will accompany her. Virginia Baccus and Norma Wiseman have opened a skating rink for the good of Metropolis youth. Everyone is welcome. If you can’t skate, come anyway. Willmetta Billington, Lydia Childers, and Gladys Fowell are there to instruct for the low cost of only 50c and 3 meat points per hour. The Little Bill Dairy Products will be open for business next week. Charles W. Arensman is the proprietor. The Bremer, Burch, and Kennedy judging team have just returned from the world’s fair, held at Joppa, 111., where they competed with other world-famous stock Judges. Rosemary Lindsey has just returned from Balnibarbi where she has been serving as a nurse. She was a Navy Nurse during the war, and stayed over. Joe Elliott has invented a new type motorcycle, complete with a radio, heater, and innerspring seat. Pawnee Payne has accepted a position as a fan-dancer at Clydene Lindsey’s new night club. Ye Olde Hotte Spotte. Featured in the chorus line are Rosaline Huston, Doris Pansing, and Marjorie Verbarg. Charles Anderson, world champion heavyweight and his manager James Mann are back in Metropolis for a rest. That’s all my tea leaves will tell me, and the ouija points to goodbye, but as my crystal ball clouds, I seem to see Miss Munal smiling at me over a Macbeth test, wishing me luck. THE ILLOHMET 1944- JUNIOR CLASS TOP How One: Mary Day, Mary V. Hogue, Eva Lang, Irene Holt, Kathleen Hille, Alice Heath, Wanda Lee James, Betty Jean Cagle, Miss Atwell. Row Two: Leon Beggs, Jesse Jones, Kenneth Girtman, Wayne Baccus, Mary Jo Huckleberry, Lois Evelyn Eckenberg, Dorothy Caswell, Virgie Fisher. Row Three: Lavere Cougill, Donald Dyer, Bob Angel, Charles Cummins, Gene Luck, Jim Foreman, Eureta Kersey. BOTTOM Row One: Betty Stockton, Betty Taylor, Verna Lee Ridenhower, Mary Rodgers, Charlene Sowders, Glenna Martin, Louella Slankard, Juanita Walters, Pauline Malin, Mrs. Nichols. Row Two: Dan Rush, Adele Wilfred, Naomi Speckman, Eva Parker, Billie Jean Rogers, Carolyn Rouse, Lawanda Mescher. Row Three: Jackie McCurrie, Mickey O’Brien, Donald Owens, James Woods, Roy Moorman, Charles White, Charles Owens, Bob Pansing. THE ILL OH MET 1944 SOPHOMORE CLASS TOP Row One: Mildred Dennis, Velda Frazee, Evelyn Kidd, Norma Fisher, Amy Lou Curtis, Edna Harrell, Jean Decker, Sue Francis, Marvelle Austin, Donna Dean, Maxine Bakehouse, Mary Lillian Hilgeman. Row Two: Mabel Dunn, Helen Harrington, Pearl Hall, Dorothy Jean Blanchard, Eva June Lippert, Joanne Dean. Bonnie Hart. Mary Lee Grace. Norma Jean Grandstaff. Dorothy June Blanchard, Maxine Kersey, Helen Jackson, Robert Horntrop, Lyndell DeJar-nett. Row Three: Francis Fuqua, Alice Corson. Ruth Horntrop, Mary Helen Johnson. Marlene Austin, Verna Mae Brenningmeyer, Ruth Cromeenes, Lindell Caswell, Billie Joe Cougill, Lowell Brown, Buddy Baccus, James Collie. Row Four: Kenneth Oliver. Bobby Richardson, George Tanner, Johnny Cummins, Herbert Dale Lynn. John Flemister, Harold Frazee, Bill Hunt, Warren Kommer, Reuben Lamarr, Ralph Kruger. BOTTOM Row One: Ellen Ruth Williams, Virginia Warren. Mildred Paisley. Margaret Trobaugh, Mary Jo Parker. Thelma Westerman. Wanda Turner, Jo Ann Strubinger. Roma Staton,’ Lillian Parker, Marilyn Meinders, Betty Weaver. Emalyn Simpson. Row Two: Ruth Troutman, Margaret Miller, Alberta Scott, Kathryn Rehlmever, Mary Maddox. Martha Maddox. Lila Jean Taylor, Edna Lee Wilson. Virgil Mohr, Leroy Teck-enbrock, Carl Stoker, Miss Wicecarver. Row Three: Gerald Comer, Jimmy Searles, Henry Fogle, Bill Sw’enson, George Minor, Row’ Four:C. E. Alliston, Bob Wilcox. Billy Reineking. Earl Weideman, Leonard Moller Jimmie Weeks, Ben Moran, George Edwards, Leslie Compton, Charles Hurt. THE ILLOHMET--19-44 FRESHMAN CLASS TOP Row One: Mary Helen Francis. Phyllis Holder, Alma Mae Ashley, Phyllis Farmer, Beverly Ann Cochran. Alice Jane Bull, Mary Lou Hood. Marilyn Hille, Laura Dennis, Mary Betty Ferguson, Dorothy Hornback, Dorothy J. Eickholz, Mr. Sullivan. Row Two: Larry Laird, Donald Luck, James Fisher, Sue Kraper, Wilma Leukering, Anna Cochran, Carline Harrington, Jean Childers, Ruth Lovercamp, Clarence Holt, Lloyd Krueger. Elliott Grace. Row Three: Wayne Glass. Ivan Helton. James Baker, Robert Blanchard. James Jones, Paul Bakehouse, Harold Hall, Lindell Caldwell, Edward Hinners, James Comer, Lavere Gibbs. BOTTOM Row One: Corky Smith. Brea Stockton, Veral Terry, Richard Rushing, Roland Moss, Junior Warren, Raymond McDowell, Ed W’ilson, Troas Modglin. Row Two: Ruth Porter, Betty Wiseman, Betty Tanner, Betty Jo Pearce, Zelda Sielbeck, Earlene Yager, Hazel Skaggs, Donna Schneider, Betty Robinson, Vera Mae Skinner. Row Three: Jack Smith. Robert Tobin, Alan Oakes, Virgil Portwood, Lester Mittendorf, Wayne Verbarg, Mr. Dever. THE ILLOHMET 194-4 JUNIOR CLASS The Junior year is said to be the most eventful of your high school years, and the class of 1945 was no exception. On November 5, we presented our annual class play in the form of two one-act plays. They were “Time For Everything,” and “Everything Nice.” These plays were an encouraging success to us. The class of ‘45 in their freshman year had 93 students. During our sophomore year we lost 21 of these and now we have lost 44 of the original irumber, leaving us 47 students. There was no football because of the war, but we were represented in basketball by Jim Foreman, Don Owens, Hob Pansing, and Jackie McCurrie. The officers selected by the class for this year were: President ........................................... Adele Wilfred Vice President ......................................... Don Owens Secretary ........................................... Hoy Moorman Treasurer .................................. Lois Evelyn Eckenberg We were ably assisted through this year with Miss Bess Atwell and Mrs. Margaret Nichols as our sponsors. We hope that at the end of this year w’e will be able to fill our upper-classmen’s places which they have left to us. SOPHOMORE CLASS On September 1, 1942, 122 “green froshies” sauntered down the hall of good old M. C. H. S. We were proud of our new title even if it did imply certain things. Now our number has dwindled down to 90 but we still hold the title of the “largest class in the school.” This year, under the very capable leadership of Miss Glady Wicecarver, we elected the following officers: President ................................... Jimmy Searles Vice-President ......................... Lyndell DeJarnett Secretary ............................................. Bob Wilcox Treasurer ..................................... Evelyn Kidd Our class is well blessed with basketball players. This year we are represented on the team by C. E. Alliston, Gerald Comer, Bob Wilcox, Lyndell DeJarnett, Buddy Bac-cu8, and Charles Hurt. We sponsored a popsicle sale to pay for our yearbook pictures, as we did our Freshman year. At the close of our profitable but uneventful year we find that we are ready to have the title of “Juniors” bestowed upon us. Next year we can boss everyone around except, of course, the seniors and the teachers. FRESHMAN CLASS In early September, 64 freshmen rushed in the doors of good old M. C. H. S. proudly bearing the name “green freshmen.’ Under the capable leadership of their sponsors, Mr. Dever and Mr. Sullivan, the following officers, who capably led us through our first year of high school, were elected. President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... Wayne Glass Roland Moss Sue Kraper Ivan Helton The freshman class had the honor of having three of the five majorettes as twirl-ers, namely: Mary Lou Hood, Phyllis Lee Farmer and Betty Jo Pearce. They are eagerly looking forward to stepping into the shoes of the Sophomores. THE ILLOHMET--194-4 THE ILLOHMET 1944 CHOOL SONG LOYALTY We’re loyal to you, M. H. S. We’re red and white, M. H. S. We’ll back you to stand ‘Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, M. H. S. Rah! Rah! So crack out that ball, M. H. S. We’re backing you all, M. H. S. Our team is our fame protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory from you, M. H. S. Chee, cheha, cheha-ha-ha Chee, cheha, cheha-ha-ha Metropolis, Metropolis, Metropolis. Fling out that dear old flag of red and white Lead on your sons and daughters fighting for right Like men of old, on giants Placing reliance Shouting defiance— Cskee—wow—wow— Amidst broad green plains that nourish our land For honest labor and for learning we stand And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand Dear Alma Mater, M. H. S. THE ILLOHMET 1944 BASKETBALL 1943-44 Row One: Gerald Comer, Gale Adkins, Douglas Helm, C. E. Alliston, Lyndell DeJarnett, Bob Wilcox. Row Two: Coach Schneeman, Manager Ed Wilson, Buddy Baccus, Bill Buchanan, La-velle Schneider, Karl Kotter, Jim Foreman, Manager Vernie Barnett. The Trojans finished a mediocre season of basketball March 9 at the Johnston City Sectional tournament, where they were defeated by a fast Carterville team. The Regional Tourney proved that the Trojans can never be counted out. as they came through a tough bracket and on into the finals to beat Vienna 42-41, in a razzle-dazzle game. The game was not close until the final quarter. At the end of this period the Eagles had a commanding 11 point lead, but Dick fouled out, and the Trojans took over the game. The Trojans finished this season with 15 wins to match their 15 losses; (a .500 mark.) They are already looking forward to a fine Trojan outfit next year, consisting of Alliston, Wilcox, Comer, Foreman, Baccus, DeJarnett, Taylor from Grade school. Hurt, and two or three more, which should round out one of the best Metropolis teams in years. This years’ team showed signs of great ability at times, such as was expected of them at the beginning of the year when they started off with three straight victories. During the season some of the best teams in Kentucky were seen on the local hardwood, including Rineyville, St. Xavier, Tilghman, and Benton. Rineyville managed to eke out a three point victory (44-41) over us after trailing all the way. The Trojans held St. Xavier on even terms for the last three quarters after blowing the game soon after the opening whistle sounded. Tilghman won over the Trojans in one of the best games of the season 44-42 in an overtime. Much enthusiasm prevailed all through the Regional Tournament, as well as during the season, and the boys did a very fine job. We’re all proud of their record and are looking forward to a bigger and better season next year. THE ILLOHMET--194-4 BASKETBALL 1943-44 Wilcox ‘46 (Forward)—Bob is only in his second year at M. C. H. S. and should help the Trojans to many victories during the coming basketball seasons. He is a dangerous long shot at any time and proved himself an offensive star in his second successful season as a Trojan. Alliston ‘46 (Forward)—C. E. for the second consecutive year made the first team, lead the Trojan offensive, and played equally as good on the defensive. Alliston is only a sophomore, and if Uncle Sam doesn’t object, he has two more years in school which should prove him even better than the past two seasons. Comer ‘46 (Guard)—“Sonny,” is also a second year man. and one of the many on the squad who gave a good account of himself. His calmness and cool thinking played an important role in his success as a Trojan. Baccus ‘46 (Forward and Center)—Buddy was a real “find” this season, but was not discovered until the Lone Oak game, in which he started and scored 12 points. He is only a sophomore and will be seen on next year’s Trojan outfit, if he is around. Helm ‘44 (Guard)—Coolness and aggressiveness combined with fast breaking and good conditioning were Douglas’ standouts, as he helped hold the team together throughout the season. Hotter ‘44 (Center)—Karl started to school the second semester and took over the starting center assignment against Brookport. He showed real basketball ability and was good on defense as well as rebounding. DeJarnett ‘46 (Guard)—Another sophomore who was shifted from forward to guard by Schneeman. This proved to be a fine move as Lyndell deveolped into one of the best floor men on the team. Schneider ‘44 (Guard)—Lavelle proved himself to be an excellent guard throughout the campaign and when he didn’t start, he was a capable man to send in at any stage of the game. Foreman ‘45 (Forward and Center)—Jim was the only junior on the squad, and represented his class very well. He was a threat all season and kept those on the first team fighting for their positions all the time. Buchanan ‘44 (Guard and Center)—“Buck,” a transfer student from Golconda. could not play the early part of the season due to ineligibility (not scholastic), but after he became eligible, he moved into a starting berth and filled his position well. M. C. H. S. BASKETBALL 1943 SCHEDULE Where 1944 Month Date Day Team Played Home Visitor December 3 Friday Golconda There 45 21 December 7 Tuesday New Columbia There 54 15 December 8 Wednesday St. Mary’s Tli ere 29 12 December 10 Friday Cave-in-Rock Here 24 30 December 14 Tuesday Brookport Here 28 31 December 17 Friday Lone Oak Here 33 35 December 21 Tuesday Rineyville, Ky. Here 41 44 January 4 Tuesday Cave-in-Rock There 27 38 January 7 Friday Heath There 23 32 January 11 Tuesday Tilghman There 33 44 January 14 Friday Ullin Here 45 33 January 18 Tuesday Brookport There 44 33 January 21 Friday Cairo Here 51 2S January 25 Tuesday St. Mary’s Here 45 33 January 28 Friday St. Xavier Here 40 56 February 1 Tuesday Tilghman Here 42 44 February 4 Friday Ullin There 38 37 February 8 Tuesday Vienna There 34 38 February 10 Thursday Benton. Ky. Here 23 39 February 11 Friday Lone Oak, Ky. There 33 39 February 15 Tuesday Golconda Here 83 27 February 16 Wednesday Karnak Here 56 28 February 18 Friday New Columbia Here 47 35 February 18 Friday Heath, Ky. Here 43 26 February 22 Tuesday Cairo There 32 49 February 25 Friday Vienna Here 33 49 the ILLOHMET - 1944 BAND Director: Jean McCormick. Twirlers: Phyllis Lee Farmer, Mabel Dunn, Betty Jo Pearce, Mary Jo Huckleberry. Row One: Mary Vesta Hogue, Wilma Lee Leukering, Joe Elliott, Mary Lou Hood, Jimmy Searles, Mickey O’Brien, Helen Jessing, Larry Laird, James Wood. Row Two: Adele Wilfred, Mary Jo Parker, Ruth Porter, Elliott Grace, Carl Stoker, Betty Grace, Carolyn Rouse, Leslie Compton, Beverly Ann Cochran, Emalyn Simpson. Row Three: Bob Angel, Douglas Helm, Naomi Speckman, Alice Jane Bull, Edward Wilson, Verna Lee Ridenhower, Vivian Pearce, Jean Decker, Jeannette Bolton, Bob Cagle. Row' Four: Edward Joe Hinners, Roland Moss, Mary Anderson, Edna Lee Wilson, Alma Ashley, Ida Mae Bremer, Lindell Caldwell, Kenneth Girtman, Johnny Cummins, Billie Joe Cougill. Row Five: Charles Cummins, Bob Pansing, Lvndell DeJarnett, Wayne Dell Verbarg, Bill Sw'enson, Wayne Baccus, Brea Stockton, Robert Tobin, Mary Day. BAND PERSONNEL Flute Hogue, Mary Vesta Piccolo Leukering, Wilma Clarinets Bolton, Jeannette Cagle, Bob Compton, Leslie Cochran, Beverly Dunn, Mabel Inez Decker, Jean Grace, Elliott Grace, Betty Pearce, Vivian Porter, Ruth Parker, Mary Jo Rouse, Carolyn Ridenhower, Verna Lee Simpson, Emalyn Stoker, Carl Wilfred, Adele Saxaphones Angel, Bob Bull, Alice Jane Huckleberry, Mary Jo Helm, Douglas Speckman, Naomi Wilson, Ed Cornets Anderson, Mary Ashley, Alma Bremer, Ida Mae Cummins, Chas. Cummins, Johnny Caldwell, Lindell Cougill, Billy Jo DeJarnett, Lyndell Girtman, Kenneth Hinners, Ed Moss, Roland Pearce, Betty Jo Pansing, Bob Wilson, Edna Lee Altos Jessing, Helen Laird, Larry Wood, James 7 rombones Day, Mary Tobin, Bob Baritone Stockton, Brea Basses Baccus, Wayne Swenson, Bill Verbarg, Wayne Percussion Elliott, Joe Farmer, Phyllis Hood, Mary Lou Lassiter, Jesse O’Brien, Mickey Searles, James THE ILLOHM 1 94-4. OFFICERS President ............... Vice-President .......... Secretary and Treasurer Reporter ................ ..... Douglas Helm ... Naomi Speckman Mary Jo Huckleberry ......... Bob Cagle A new group of band members, plus those that are seasoned with the years, played under the direction of Mr. Jean McCormick for many activities in the school and community. Basketball games, parades, and concerts were on the schedule for the M. C. H. S. Band. A splendid Christmas Concert gave the band a boost in the eyes of the public. Later, it was repeated for the school’s Christmas Program. Five twirlers added zep to the games. Three of these, Betty Jo Pearce, Mary Lou Hood, and Phyllis Farmer, were new in the band. Mary Jo Huckleberry and Mabel Dunn were prominent last year. Mr. McCormick has provided the M. C. H. S. Band with a fine repertoire consisting of marches, overtures, and popular selections. One that was a great hit was “Mary Is A Grand Old Name” by the late George M. Cohan. The Spring Concert was given March 31, and it proved that the band was among the finest in this part of the state. There have been many years of band in Metropolis Community High School, but none has been more prosperous with good music than the year 1943-1944. PROGRAM FOR CHRISTMAS CONCERT Concert Band Religioso .............................................. Chambers Rhodora ................................................ Brockton Two Chorals Prayer from Hansel and Gretel ................ Humperdinck Turn Thee Again ...................... From Russian Liturgy His Honor ........ ..................................... Fillmore Mixed Glee Club Sweet and Low ....................................... Barnby All Through the Night .............................. Welsh Air Soldiers’ Chorus—From Faust ........................... Gounod Beautiful Savior .............................. Christiansen Concert Band Overture .................................................. Korab Hosts of Freedom ........................................... King Christmastide ......................................... DeLamater the illohmet 194-4 GLEE CLUB GIRLS Row One: Mr. McCormick, Dorothy Hornback, Laura Dennis. Ellen Ruth Williams, Betty Grace, Audrey Sowders, Betty Wiseman, Betty Tanner, Ruth Lovercamp, Hazel Skaggs, Jean Childers, Mary Jo Parker, Eureta Kersey, Emalyn Simpson. Row Two: Earlene Yager, Mary Rogers. Virgie Fisher, Norma Jean Fisher, Charlene Sowders, Wanda Lee Turner. Ruth Cromeenes, Vera Mae Skinner, Mary Ferguson, Mary Lee Grace, Mary Maddox, Roma Staton. Row Three: Bet tv Robinson, Mildred Dennis. Alice Lee Heath, Mabel Dunn, Pauline Matin, Carol Williams. Thelma Westerman, Verna Lee Ridenhower, Mary Day, Ruth Porter, Mary Anderson, Alice Corson, Helen Harrington. Row Four: Margaret Trobaugh, Helen Jackson, Francis Fuqua, Maraline Meinders, Maxine Kersey. Jo Ann Strubinger, Maxine Bakehouse, Dorothy June Blanchard, Naomi Speckman, Martha Maddox, Carolyn Rouse, Anna Lee Armstrong, Jeannette Bolton. BOYS Row One: Mr. McCormick, Herbert Dale Lynn, David Cummins, Leslie Compton, Bill Swenson. Bralnard Miller, Lavere Cougill, Douglas Helm, Lyndell DeJarnett, Elliott Grace, Carl Stoker. THE ILLOHMET 1944- GLEE CLUB The Glee Club this year consists of approximately 70 members, the majority of which is girls. There are two sections of the Glee Club meeting the fifth and sixth periods. The fifth hour group is the larger of the two. The Glee Club gave five performances, three in the assembly, and they participated in the Christmas and Spring concerts, given on December 23 and March 31, respectively. OFFICERS President ....................................................... Anna Lee Armstrong Vice-President ........................................................ Douglas Helm Secretary and Treasurer .............................................. Naomi Speckman Reporter ............................................................ Lyndell DeJarnett These officers were selected from both sections of the Glee Club. PROGRAM FOR SPRING CONCERT BAND Coast Guard Forever ...................................... Bryer Marjorette Overture ................................... Chenette Czech Rhapsody ...................................... Weinberger Concert Overture in G Minor .............................. Isaac GLEE CLUB The Navy Hymn ............................................ Dykes Carol of the Russian Children ..................... Arr. by Gaul (From White Russia) Oh, What a Beautiful Morning ........................... Rodgers (Quartette—Jo Ann Strubinger, Audrey Sowders, Lyndell DeJarnett, Douglas Helm) Madam Jeannette ......................................... Murray Chinese Lullaby ......................................... Bowers Indian Love Call ........................................ Frirnl (Soprano Solo—Betty Grace) In Joseph’s Lovely Garden ............................ Dickinson (Mary and Martha Maddox) BAND The Merry Widow .......................................... Lehar Star Dust ........................................... Carmichael (Cornet Solo—Bob Pansing) Hosts of Freedom .......................................... King (Student Conductor—Douglas Helm) Knightsbridge March ..................................... Coates (From London Suite) THE ILLOHMET 1944- HI-TRI FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES Row One: Lillian Parker, Margaret Miller, Roberta Scott, Jean Decker, Jo Ann Stru- binger, Marlene Austin, Francis Fuqua, Mary Helen Johnson, Mary Sue Kraper, Betty Pearce, Ruth Horntrop. Row Two: Laura Dennis, Ruth Porter, Mary Lou Hood, Alice Jane Bull, Evelyn Kidd, Phyllis Farmer, Beverly Ann Cochran, Norma Fisher, Betty Wiseman, Betty Tanner, Mary Jo Parker, Amy Lou Curtis. Row Three: Emilyn Simpson, Wilma Lee Leukering, Eva June Lippert, Joan Dean, Alice Corson, Donna Dean, Helen Harrington, Ruth Troutman, Marvelle Austin, Mabel Dunn, Roma Staton, Miss Wicecarver. JUNIORS AND SENIORS Row One: Vivian Pearce, Verna L. Ridenhower, Mary Day, Irene Holt, Adele Wilfred, Naomi Speckman, Mary Jo Huckleberry, Eureta Kersey, Betty Cagle, Wanda Lee James, Rose Taylor, Lydia Childers, Miss Wicecarver. Row Two: Virginia Warren, Audrey Sowders, Harriett Evers, Betty Grace, Charlene Sowders, Betty Stockton, Betty Taylor, Pauline Malin, Alice Heath, Rosemary Lindsey, Rosa Lee Oakes. Barbara Neff, Wlllmetta Billington. Row Three: Eva Parker, Mary Anderson, Carolyn Rouse, Bonnie J. Hart, Claribel Holland, Mary L. Thompson, Marjorie Verbarg, Jeannette Bolton, Doris Jean Pansing, Clydene Lindsey, Anna Lee Armstrong, Helen Jessing. THE ILLOHMET 1944 HI-TRI Motto: We build the ladder by which we climb. OFFICERS President ...................................... Anna Lee Armstrong Vice-President ..................................... Mary Anderson Secretary ............................................. Vivian Pearce Treasurer .......................................... Rosa Lee Oakes The Hi-Tri organization offers membership to every girl in high school. The purpose of the club is to bring the girls in contact with one another; to give them social grace; to prepare them for future vocational problems; and to give them experience in leadership. The aims of the Hi-Tri are: Loyalty, Friendship. Courtesy, Pleasure and Success. This is the ninth successive year for the Hi-Tri in M. C. H. S. On February 16 the Senior girls gave the Hi-Tri ceremonial for the Freshman and new girls in our school. The girls taking part in the ceremonial were: Helen Jessing, Marjorie Verbarg, Jeannette Bolton, Doris Jean Pansing. Vivian Pearce, Anna Lee Armstrong, Harriett Evers, Betty Grace, Rose Elaine Taylor and Audrey Sowders. During the year the student body enjoyed several lyceum programs which were sponsored by the Hi-Tri. Among these programs all the students and teachers seemed to have enjoyed the last one, Otto Schadt, concert singer and lecturer, most. The other programs were: Mbonu Ojike, a Nigerian lecturer; Dr. A. B. Keeler, who gave a motion picture lecture on Mexico; Salom Rizk, a Syrian Yankee, a lecturer. Mr. Rizk presented the school with one of his books “A Syrian Yankee,” for our library; and M. P. Greenwood Adams who gave a motion picture lecture on Australia. THE ILLOHM 194-4 SENIOR PLAY CAST Row One: Gale Adkins, Audrey Sowders, Vivian Pearce, Douglas Helm, Norma Wise- man, Barbara Neff, Vernie Barnett. Row Two: Joe Evers, Bob Cagle, Pawnee Payne, Miss Munal, Clydene Lindsey, Eugene Dye, Jeannette Bolton, Joe Elliott. VICTORY HOME Charles Hargrove Edith Hargrove . Pauline ........ Uncle George ... Benford ........ Mrs. Kelso ..... Tony Cravetti ... Gale Hargrove ... Mrs. Harrigan .... Bob Cushing .... Lola Cushing ... Ann Linton ..... Carl Fredericks . .... Eugene Dye Jeannette Bolton Audrey Sowders ..... Bob Cagle ...... Joe Evers Clydene Lindsey ... Douglas Helm ... Barbara Neff .. Pawnee Payne .. Vernie Barnett .... Vivian Pearce Norma Wiseman ... Gale Adkins Stage Manager ................................. Joe Elliott Business Manager ................... Charles Stoker The Senior Class presented its annual play “Victory Home,” on Friday night. May 5. “Victory Home” was a glimpse into the everyday ups and downs of a true-to-life American family in war time. The play was well attended and well received. Music was furnished by Mr. McCormick, and the high school orchestra. Miss Munal, the cast, and the Seniors are all to be congratulated for the fine job they did in making “Victory Home” a success. THE ILLOHMET--1944. JUNIOR PLAY CAST Row One: Mary Jo Huckleberry, Verna Lee Ridenhower. Louella Slankard. Mary Day, Carolyn Rouse, Naomi Speckman, Mrs. Nichols, Adele Wilfred. Row Two: Miss Atwell, Jack McCurrie, Eva Parker, Jesse Jones, Bob Pansing, Donald Dyer, Charles Cummins, Wayne Baccus. Row Three: Charles Owens, Bob Angel. EVERYTHING NICE Cast Orlando Todd ..... Bennie Fisher .... Hennie Fisher .... Edith Fisher ..... Adelaide Todd .... Cornelia Todd .... Clifford Henderson .......... Jesse Jones Mary Jo Huckleberry Verna Lee Ridenhower ..... Louella Slankard ........... Eva Parker ............ Mary Day ..... Jackie McCurrie TIME FOR EVERYTHING Cast Alexander Hollis .. Faith Hollis ..... George Hollis .... Mary Hollis ...... Mr. Gates ........ Alfred Mullins ... Lula Mae Mullins Officer O’Toole ... Officer Robinowity Charles Cummins Naomi Speckman ... Wayne Baccus .... Adele Wilfred . Robert Pansing .. Charles Owens ... Carolyn Rouse ... Donald Dyer .. Robert Angel Presenting two one-act plays was an experiment accomplished by the Junior Class. Both plays were presented November 5, 1943 at the Rose E. Cutting Memorial Gymnasium, and were a great success under the direction of Miss Bess Atwell and Mrs. Margaret Nichols. THE ILLOHMET 194-4 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Row One: Virgil Mohr, Edgar Bremer, Clifton Duckworth, Vernie Barnett, Bill Arens-man, Paul Bakehouse, Gale Adkins, Mr. Sullivan. Row Two: Billie Joe Cougill, James Burch, Leroy Teckenbrock, Harold Frazee, Leon Beggs, Leonard Moiler, William Kennedy. Row Three: Lowell Brown, Earl Wiedeman, Robert Horntrop, Ralph Kruger, Lavere Cougill, Virgil Mescher, Donald Dyer, Cecil Westerman. President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Treasurer .... OFFICERS Leonard Moller Earl Wiedeman Robert Horntrop ... Virgil Mohr The work of the Metropolis Chapter of the Future Farmers of America includes a project program well planned and conducted. Each boy is required to produce and sell what he raises at a profit through correct management. The Future Farmers prepare their produce and show it at two fairs held in the fall of the year at Marion and Pinekneyville, Illinois. This school year our boys won 31 first place ribbons, 16 second place ribbons, 20 third place ribbons and 1 fifth place ribbon, netting them $125.60 in prize money. We have 12 boys in Farm Shop and 11 of these boys made a display of their shop projects where the citizens of the community could see them. THE ILLOHMET--1944 HOME ECONOMICS Row One: Mrs. Nichols, Evelyn Kidd, Mildred Dennis, Audrey Sowders, Harriett Evers, Alma Mae Ashley. Marvelle Austin, Velda Frazee, Kathleen Hille, Rosalie Huston, Ruth Cromeenes, Zelda Sielbeck, Lawanda Mescher. Row Two: Amy Lou Curtis, Norma Jean Wiseman, Barbara Ruth Neff, Gladys Fowell, Hazel Skaggs. Pearl Hall, Dorothy Jean Blanchard, Maxine Bakehouse, Marlene Austin, Eva June Lippert, Donna Schneider, Eva Parker, Pauline Malin. Row' Three: Mary LaRue Thomason, Helen Hausman. Helen Jessing, Rose Elaine Taylor, Willmetta Billington, Lydia Mae Childers, Esther Pansing, Doris Jean Pansing, Clydene Lindsey, Anna Lee Armstrong, Edna Lee Wilson, Charlene Sowders. OFFICERS President ................................................... Audrey Sow’ders Vice-President ................................ Anna Lee Armstrong Secretary ......................................... Clydene Lindsey Treasurer ............................................. Evelyn Kidd In the spirit of true friendship the Vocational Home Economics Club was organized in the fall, with a roll call of 38 members. Our objectives w'ere: To serve; to create and develop the right attitude toward manners and social conduct; to attain an understanding of parliamentary laws and methods of conducting meetings in a systematic and business-like way; to develop an interest in Home Economics as a science, and social and educational entertainment for the members. The club calendar includes plans for working with the local Red Cross Chapter, and for the Junior-Senior Reception. THE ILLOHMET 1944- ILLOHMET STAFF Row One: Harriett Evers, Rosa Lee Oakes, r rbara Neff. Nonna J. Wiseman, Amy Lou Curtis, Ruth Horntrop, Jo Ann Strubinger, Norma J. Fisher, Mrs. Fowler. Row Two: Virgie Fisher, Mary Anderson. Marjorie Verbarg, Helen Jessing, Clydene Lindsey, Mary Jo Huckleberry, Wanda Lee James, Vivian Pearce, Jeannette Bolton, Helen Harrington. Row Three: Lavere Gibbs. George Minor, Jack McCurrie, Reuben Lamar, Kenneth Oliver, Robert Cagle, Bill Swenson, Brainard Miller. Under the direction of Mrs. Fowler, the Illohmet Newspaper started another year with the following staff: Sponsor ........................................ Editor-in-Chief ................................ Assistant Editor ............................... Mechanical Chief ............................... Sports Editor .................................. Distribution Editors ........................... Helen Jessing, Betty Grace Mimeograph Operators ........................... Gene English, Lavere Gibbs ... Mrs. Fowler ..... Bob Cagle Jeannette Bolton Clydene Lindsey Jackie McCurrie .. Harriett Evers, ... Bill Swenson, REPORTERS Mary Jo Huckleberry Carolyn Rouse Barbara Ruth Neff Brainard Miller Rosa Lee Oakes Vivian Pearce George Minor Jo Ann Strubinger The paper went along increasing in its scope and circulation. The Movies Column was dropped by George Minor and picked up by the Editor. A new column appeared during the last semester entitled “Freshmen on the Floor” by the editor. Brainard Miller dropped his “Humor Column” only to have it picked up by Carl Stoker. A special program was sponsored by the Illohmet Newspaper Staff at Christmas. This was one of the paper’s activities. It has been a good year with the paper, and others are in store. lAIHOim 3H1 THE ILLOHMET 1944- BOOSTERS C. E. Munal Dr. V. M. Timm C. C. 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I Furniture Store | Estate Heatrolas Radios I ----------------------------------------------- | LINGLE BROS. PRODUCE CO. 1 Price Is Only “One Item” i “Quality” Is The Deciding Factor | 416 Ferry Street Metropolis, Illinois TILFORD WALTERS The Manufacturers Of “MASCO FEEDS” First Ferry Streets Phone 186 HURT'S QUALITY GROCERY Fresh Meats and Vegetables Phone 87 Metropolis, Illinois WESTERN AUTO STORE Tires - Batteries - Bicycles Phone 407 Metropolis, Illinois MESCHER BROS. Groceries Meats and Cold Drinks ROY S. LAIRD Furniture, Rugs and Window Shades Phone 191-W-l 710 West 7th The Home Of HYDE PARK CLOTHES NEAL'S Cj Serves You Best — Saves You Most Cleaning Pressing W. W. CLEANERS “Well Pressed Is Well Dressed” Phone 262 — 304 Ferry Street Rugs Cleaned Hats Cleaned and Blocked THE GOOD LUCK GLOVE COMPANY Congratulations to the Class of 1944 4iunmcm, ONLY THE BEST GOES ‘Serving You Since 1892” Hardware ————- Stoves WALKER HARDWARE Fencing Radios HARTS GROCERY Quality Foods Fresh Meats 7th Filmore Phone 314-W EASTERDAY MOTOR CO. Your Ford Dealer Phone 99 Metropolis, Illinois VICK’S SALVAGE YARD Used Auto Parts Vick Eickholz, Prop. 7th Butler Streets Phone 383 CRANE LUMBER TIE COMPANY Manufacturers Of Lumber, Timber and Ties Quality At The Right Price Phone 326 Metropolis, Illinois Compliments Of W. T. LIGGETT STANDARD SERVICE Complete Stock of Automobile Parts 731 Ferry St. Phone 22 Metropolis, Illinois WOOD PRESERVATION WYOMING TIE TIMBER CO. Flowers Wired Anywhere EGYPTIAN FLORISTS Complete Floral Service Phone 515 419 Ferry THE METROPOLIS NEWS “A Friendly Newspaper For A Friendly Community” Quality Job Printing 101 West 7th St. Phone 6