Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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1947 -: ILLOHMET SENIOR HISTORY In early September, 1943, sixty-four kids 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, they elected the following officers, who successfully led them through their first year of high school: President, Wayne Glass, Vice-President, Roland Mossg Secretary, Sue Kraper, Treasurer, Ivan Helton. They also had the honor of having three of the five majorettes as twirlerls, Mary Lou Hood, Phyllis Lee Farmer, and Betty Jo Pearce. One year later, strange as it may seem, again sixty-four advanced freshmen, this time bearing the name of silly sophomores, swaggered down the halls of the Alma Mater. We were proud of our new title even if it did imply certain things. We were represented in basketball by Ivan Helton, Roland Moss, Jesse Las- siter, and Lester Mittendorf. Also we had two of the cheer leaders, Alice Jane Bull and Alma Ashley. Again we were under the sponsorship of Mr. Dever, and we elected the follow- ing officers: President, Roland Moss, Vice-President, Wayne Glass, Secretary and Treasurer, Sue Kraper, ' Our numbers had dwindled to fifty-two, when a very distinguished and' intelli- gent group blew the doors of M. C. H. S. We immediately denounced our titles of silly sophomores and were soon dubbed Jolly Juniors. W'hen all brains were put together, Roland Moss was elected Presidentg Jesse Lassiter, Vice-President, Betty Tanner, Secretary, and Mary Sue Kraper, Treasurer. 'We were proud to have so many of our class members in the limelight of school activities. For instance, on the basketball team, Ivan Helton, Jimmy Graman, Dale Grothman, Roland Moss, Jesse Lassiter, and Lester Mittendorf. Along the cheer- leading lines were Alma Ashley and Betty Tanner. Drum majorettes were Mary Lou Hood, Betty Pearce, and Phyllis Farmer. On November 9, 1945, in the Rlose EL Cutting Memorial Gymnasium, the annual class play was presented. The play, Poor Dear Edgar, deliglhtfully depicting the mix-ups of a popular college student, Edgar Alpplewaite, was directed by Miss Alene Griffiths. It was decidedly a success and has the distinction of having brought larger proceeds than any other class play. Another success of the class was the Junior- Senior rece-ption. It was a very gala affair and so ended a Jolly Year. In September 1946, fifty-four sophisticated seniors appeared for their last year through the portals of M. C. H. S. Under tlhe guidance of Miss Elaine Munal the following officers were elected: President, Roland Moss, Vice-President, Jim Gramang Secretary and Treasurer, Sue Kraper. In basketball the class cheered Ric-land Moss, Ivan Helton, Jim Graman, and Jesse Lassiter. Alma Ashley, Janie Bull, and! Betty Tanner acted, as cheer-leaders. Miss Bull was also the winner of the D. A. R. award. The ring and announcement committee this year consisted of Roland Moss, Jimmy Graman, Sue Kraper, Ivan Helton and Wilma Leukering. This year the juniors presented the seniors with a reception. Many of the seniors have participated in the Band, Glee Club, and various other clubs and societies of the school. With many a backward glance they turn slowly toward May 28, and commencement.

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1947 -'- -:- -:- ILLOHMET PERSONNEL I T NGEL Blu. SLEETER BET Y A v-:ALBERT cr-moans Janitor Secretary Janitor SCHOOL BUSSES AND DRIVERS WALTER M. WOODWARD BILL NIECAMP GENE FORD

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