Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

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ILLOHMET § § § § 1948 Shirley Houchln—A combination of gaiety and wit. Joanne Copelaned—Shy. quiet, but practical. Marie Guice—Smile the while-- Wayne Glass—I’m no woman’s man---- Wardena Fitch—“September Song.” Omer Hille—He's the guy that comes around to make all the little girls’ hearts pound. Wilma Westerman—A talent for making friends.

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TLLOHMET $ $ § § 1948 Mildred Horman—Ambition—a good wife. Clark Williams—A talent for music and making friends. Colleen Burrus—“Still water runs deep.” Reuben Bremer—Not afraid of work, just not in sympathy with it. Jean Jessing—Carefree and don't give a hoot. Orval Krueger--Men of few words are best. Pryntha Rodgers—She is the king on whom you can depend to be in the right place at the right time. Barbara Wallace—She has an agreeableness that fits every occasion. Pat Williams—Her thoughts are everywhere. James Giltner—Why worry? Things are bound to happen anyway. Shirley Kotter—Quietness is the factor of success. Frances Heflin—Remember the time last summer? Otis Bremer—A man that shows himself friendly and has friends. Marilyn Helm—“Not too serious, not too gay—but a rare good gal when it comes to play.” Dorothy Tilker—Just the type for a good friend.

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ILLOIIMKT § $ § § 1948 SENIOR HISTORY On September 7. 1944. foreign lands were not the only territories being invaded, for 13J green freshmen” stormed the corridors of MCHS. The maneuvers were under the competent leadership of Mr. Sullivan. We elected as our freshman officers: Herbert Austin, president: George Oberle. vice-president; Bernard riohman. secretary; Martha Russell, treasurer. We had our own basketball team and Bill Cagle made the varsity squad. One year later the freshmen advanced to being silly sophomores and were still the largest class in school. Under the supervision of Mr. Dever. we chose as our leaders: Anna Mae Wade, president: Lindell Brenningmeyer. vice-president: Kathryn Verbarg. secretary; and Martha Russell, treasurer. Herbert Austin. Jim Owens. Bill Comer. Odell Pansing. Bill Cagle, and Jack Taylor were the most outstanding players in basketball. In September. 1946. a determined and distinguished group rushed into the halls of MCHS to be called ’‘jolly juniors.” and to take the lead in all school activities, which they promptly did. In order to be best prepared, the following officers were selected: Clark Williams, president: Bernard Hoh-man, vice-president: Charles Parker, treasurer: and Martha Russell, secretary. Mr. Cochran supervised the election. Both the basketball and football squads were well represented by juniors. On the football team were Odell Pansing. Jim Ballancc. Ellis Spitzer. Everett Buchanan. Jim Wemhoener. Curtis Flannery. Mickey Fisher. Jim Owens. Herbert Austin. Bill Comer. Lavere Windhorst, and Gene Blaisdel. Jim Owens. Jack Taylor, and Bill Comer made the basketball squad. Carolyn Greenie” Greenwood and Elmer “Bub” Stoner functioned as cheerleaders. The class play. Going Places.” was given November 4. 1946, under the direction of Mrs. Carl Smith. The cast included Jim Jones. Curtis Flannery. Jim Ballance. Mickey Fisher. Nola Haynes. Marilyn Helm. Wilma Dum-meier. Helen Austin. Sue Sturgis, and Katherine Gurley. The climax of the fruitful year was the junior-senior reception and dance. A Latin-American theme was developed by Jim Wemhoener. Anna Mae Wade. Curtis Flannery. Marilyn Helm. Pryntha Rodgers. Wardena Fitch, and Bernard Hohman. In September. 1947. ninety-five smooth characters called ' sophisticated seniors” came back to school in high hopes that this would be their last year. They elected Curtis Flannery, president; Jack Taylor, vice-president: and Kathryn Verbarg. secretary and treasurer. The National Honor Society was formed this year and senior honor students were: Sue Sturgis. Helen Austin. Shirley Chick. Joanne Copeland. Wilma Dummeier, Doris C. Eickholz. Curtis Flannery. Marilyn Helm. Joe Kickasola. Lloyd Loverkamp. Peggy Nix. Pryntha Rodgers. Kathryn Verbarg. Anna Mae Wade. Clark Williams, Jim Ballance. The football team consisted chiefly of seniors: namely. Jim Wemhoener. Everett Buchanan. Mickev Fisher. Odell LaMarr. Curtis Flannery. Jim Ballance. Jack Taylor. Jim Owens. Herbert Austin, and Lavere Windhorst. On the basketball team were Jack Taylor. Jim Owens, and Wayne Glass. Carolyn Greenwood was our rheerleader again. Rings and announcements were selected by Clark Williams. Bernard Hohman. Ci Parker. Jim Ballance. Sue Sturgis. Marilyn Helm. Curtis Flannery. Jack Taylor, and Kathryn Verbarg. Our efficient librarians for the year were Anna Mae Wade. Marilyn Helm. Wardena Fitch. Joanne Copeland. Mary Sielbeck. Peggy Nix. Georgia Barnett. Jean Jessing, and Rcba Hohman. The last activity was on May 7. 1948. when the senior play was presented. “Come Over to Our House” was directed by Miss Elaine Munal. The cast included Wilma Dummeier. Alice Peebles. Reba Hohman. Sue Sturgis. Marilyn Helm. Carolyn Greenwood. Helen Austin. Anna Mae Wade. Bob Brittingham. Bernard Hohman. Jim Ballance. Ed Wilson. Bill Cagle. Melvin Blo-baum. and Curtis Flannery.