Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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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.

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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.

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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.