Metropolis High School - Illohmet Yearbook (Metropolis, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 94 of the 1949 volume:

7949 Pu£r[iJU % ILLOHMET STAFF ■ [e-tzofiotii. Community Sc zoot Metropolis, Illinois M. C. H. S. 1949 DL fJ[[ofvne.t We wish to dedicate our 1948-1949 Illohmet to our new principal, Mr. Stephens. In his first year with ns he has proved himself a wonderful teacher and friend, and we, the 1LL0TIMET staff, hope he has many more happy and successful years as principal of the Metropolis Community High School. S M. C. H. S. 1949 ma d ! atzx ’ zf ound czrf-(jout bjou The last leaves of Fall fell; The first birds of Spring came; The education we know so well,— Rotates lust the same. In the Halls of Learning; In the Rooms of Seeking; We find many yearning,— For unseen knowledge creeping. When this knowledge is acquired; When this goal is made; What more can be desired,— After the foundation has been laid. —Lois Sundmaker. M. C. H. S. 1949 __(U(i£ LftLohmzt_ YEARBOOK STAFF GROUP I Top Row:—Sanders. Ragsdale, Bckenberg, Krueger, R. Giltner, Carlyle, Hempler, Lippert, Watts, Bonifield. First Row:—Kotter, Holt, M. Wiseman, R. Wiseman, Jones, Compton, Hamby, M. Conger. M. Hille. A. Giltner GROUP II Top Row:—J. Arensman. Hinners, H. Faughn, Dean, Hall, Hard, Hohman, Huffman. F. Wells. Searles. Peebles. First Row:—Grimes, Geittmann. Sundmaker, Burton, Palmer, Sullivan, Riley, Nutty, J. Conger, Taylor. M. C. H. S. 1949 GROUP III EDITORIAL STAFF Robert Palmer .................................... Editor Don Sullivan ......................... Assistant Editor Phyllis Dean .......................... Business Manager Sarah Watts ................................ Art Editor Doris Lippert .......................... Make-Up Editor YEARBOOK STAFF The 1LLOHMET Staff hopes you enjoy the Yearbook of 1949. The staff has tried to make this ILLOHMET one of the best. All credit for the success of the publication is due its members. Assignments performed include the following: Barbara Ragsdale ...................... Advertisement Subscriptions Alma Eckenberg ........................ Senior History and Typing Peggy Krueger ............................................... Make-Up Rosanna Giltner ................ Senior Activities. Typing and Poem Joan Carlyle ............ Advertisement Subscriptions and Make-Up Doris Lippert ........... Advertisement Subscriptions and Make-Up Sarah Lee Watts ................................................. Art Sue Bonifield .............. Advertisement Subscriptions. Make-Up, and Dedication. Norma Gowins. Corine Holt. Barbara Sampley ................ Typing Mildred Wiseman ....................... Advertisement Subscriptions Roberta Wiseman ............................................ Typing Betty Jones ............................................. Collections Martha Compton. Mary Louise Conger ............... Sophomore History Elaine Hamby .......................... Advertisement Subscriptions Shirley Hinners .............................................. Typing Betty Grimes ......................... Advertisement Subscriptions Phyllis Dean............. Advertisement Subscriptions and Make-Up Mary Helen Hille, Helen Faughn .............................. Make-Up Eva Huffman ................................ Snapshots, Band Listings Frances Wells . ................................... Senior Prophecy Betty Peebles. Barbara Searles ...................... Senior Wills Lorraine Geittmann ...................... Snapshots and Collections Lois Sundmaker ..................... Make-Up, Poem, Junior History Shirley Burton ........................ Advertisements and Make-Up Robert Palmer .............................................. Football Don Sullivan ..................................... Article Collection Mary Ruth Riley ......................... Boosters, Make-Up, Band Diane Nutty ............................................ Collections, Proofreading Jeannine Conger ..... Advertisement Subscriptions. Make-Up, Hi-Tri La Wanda Taylor ............... Advertisement Subscriptions, Humor Betty Childress ............................................ Boosters LeRoy Meinders ....................................... Honor Society Linda Hall ..................................... Boosters. Snapshots Mary Lou Hard ............................ Boosters, Junior Play Shirley Hohman ............................... Glee Club, Make-Up Joe Bowman ................................................ F. F. A. Bonnie Porter ......................... Advertisement Subscriptions Sue Lasley .......................................... School Paper M. C. H. S. 1949 = {U(i£ £fllohmst = : School on j LOYALTY We’re loyal to you, M. II. S. We’re red and white, M. II. S. We’ll back you to stand ‘Gainst the best in the land For we know you have sand, .1 . II. S. Itah! Rah! So crack out that ball, M. II. S. We’re backing you all, M. II. S. Our team is our fame protector; On boys, for we expect a Victory from you, M. 77. 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— Oskee—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. II. S. M. C. H. S. 1949 {U(ie LfLLohmzt dfdniLniitzation a n d CL a±i£± 1949 M. C. H. S. 'dJhz Lfffohmzt HBoaxd of education Ray Mittendorf President Floyd Lasley Jean Smith Secretary L. F. Parrish Ray Wehrmeyer M. C. H. S. 1949 (Dut iPxLncifiaC CLARENCE W. STEPHENS Algebra I Southern Illinois Normal University, Ed. B.; University of Illinois, M. A. M. C. H. S. 1949 DL fJOoUet ELIZABETH TULLOCK Home Making I, II. Ill; Future Homemakers of America; University of Illinois. B. S. MARY OLIVE ANDERSON English I. II; Girls’ Physical Education; Southern Illinois University. HERSCHEL DEVERS Building Trades; Advanced Building Trades; Southern Illinois Normal University; Milliken University, B. S. JUNE WILLIS SMITH English II; Latin I. II; Junior Play Director; Southern Illinois Normal University. B. Education; University of Illinois, M. A. GEORGE SCHNEEMAN Social Science; American History; Social Problems; Economics; Coach; Little Itock College, B. S.; Arnold College. M. S. M. C. H. S. 1949 Ode {JCCofinizt HAROLYNE BROOKSHIRE Commerce; Stenography 1; Typewriting; Bookkeeping; Illohmet Paper; Murray State College, A. B. CHARLES V. COCHRAN Biology; Boys Physical Education; University of Illinois, B. S.; University of Illinois Graduate School. DJk VaouCtif ROLLA F. LATHAM Algebra; Geometry; World History; Western Kentucky State College. A. B.; Bowling Green Business University; University of Kentucky. MARY MESCHER Secretary ARTHUR R. ROMAN Band; Music Appreciation; Murray State Teachers College, Murray, Kentucky, B. Mus. Ed. M. C. H. S. 7949 ZJfiz {JCCofim t ELAINE MUNAL English III; Rhetoric; English IV; Librarian; Senior Adviser; Knox College; University of Illinois. A. B.. M. A. GEORGE SULLIVAN Farm Shop; Agriculture I; (Soils and Crops); Physiography; Future Farmers of America; University of Illinois; University of Illinois Graduate School. C7 ;£ Daculty G. F. HIGHFILL Geometry; Stenography; II-lohmet Yearbook; State College. Springfield. Mo.. B. S. E.; University of Missouri. A. M.; University of Iowa; University of Chicago; Uni versity of Pittsburgh; Colorado State College of Education. DORA WALBRIGHT Boys and Girls’ Glee Clubs; Hi-Tri; English I; University of Illinois. B. S. M. E. OLIVER H. TRIPP Honor Society; Science; Chemistry; Physiology; University of Illinois, A. B., M. S. M. C. H. S. 1949 iJtCofimet zrionnz t BILL SLEETER Janitor ROBERT GRIMES Janitor SCHOOL BUSSES AND DRIVERS WALTER M. WOODARD BILL NIECAMP GENE FORD M. C. H. S. 1949 llis. £fCCofunst Du XSlVsfl to the. JbcliooL It seems like only yesterday ]Ve made our presence known, The time has swiftly passed away; Results will soon be known. For every drop of knowledge dear, Every ideal we have learned, Our gratitude we offer here, Because we are concerned. Ti e rise to leave quite yearningly, But the joys of which you tell We’ll lock within our memory And bid you a fond fare-well. —The Seniors. C? aii of- 1Q49 M. C. H. S. C7S r [Umc 1949 OFFICERS NORMA LEE GOWINS Pep Squad 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3. 4; Program Chairman 4; Class President 4; “Bogeyman” 3; Library 4; Ring Committee 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Jr. and Sr. Prom Committee 3; Christmas Play 4; D. A. R. Award 1949. DALE COUGILL Building Trades 3. 4; Interclass Tournaments 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Basketball 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Glee Club 2. SHIRLEY HINNERS Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Majorette 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri Vice-President 4; Paper Staff 2, 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 3, 4; Assistant Editor School Paper 4; Honor Society 3, 4; “Bogeyman” 3; Christmas Play 4; Pep Squad 1; Class Secretary and Treasurer 3; Class Vice-President 4; Ring Committee 4; Prom Committee 3; Library 4. JAN ARENSMAN Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Officer 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Secretary 3; Paper Staff 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 1, 2, 4; Junior Play 3; Rhetoric Play 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Sextet 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Librarian 4; Popcorn Stand 4; Prom Committee 3. JOHN ARTMAN Glee Club 2; “Bogeyman” 3; Football 3; Honor Society 3; Inter-Class Tournament 3, 4; Ring Committee 4. CHARLES AUSTIN Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Building Trades, 3, 4. JOE BOWMAN F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; P. E. Assistant 4; Secretary of the State of Illinois Junior Conservation Club 4. SHIRLEY BURTON Hi-Tri 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Home Ec. Club 1; Yearbook 1, 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Committee 4; “Geraldine and the White Robe” 4; Glee Club Treasurer 4; Librarian 4. JOAN CARLYLE Home Ec. Club 1; Pep Club 1; Glee Club 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Junior Play Usher 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4. JEANNINE CONGER Honor Society 3; Junior Stand 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Interclass Tournament 1, 2; Pep Club 1; Glee Club 2, 3; Rhetoric Play Committee 4. DALE COUGILL Building Trades 3, 4; Interclass Tournaments 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Basketball 1; Football 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Glee Club 2. GENE DeJARNETT Basketball 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; “Bogeyman” 3; Christmas Play 4; Ring Committee 4; Invitation Committee 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Boy’s Quartet 3. ALMA ECKENBERG Pep Squad 1; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 4; earbook Staff 4; Honor Society 3, 4. HELEN FOREMAN Rand 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3. 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri Song Leader 4; Girls’ Sextet 3,4; Double Quartet 3; Christinas Play 3, 4; “Bogeyman” Prompter 3. JACK FOX Goleonda High School 1. ROSANNA GILTNER Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Interclass Tournaments 2. 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Paper Staff 4: Honor Society 3. 4. JAMES FULKERSON Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. 3, 4; Class Vice-President 1. DONALD HAVERKAMP Basketball 1, 2, 3; “Bogeyman” 3; Glee Club 2, 4. BETTY CHILDRESS Austin High School, Chicago 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 4. PATSY HEATH F. H. A. 1, 2. 3; Hi-Tri 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Paper Staff 3; Pep Squad 1. JOANN HEMPLER Pep Squad 1; Glee Club 2. 4; Girls’ Sextet; Yearbook Staff 2. 3; Paper Staff 3, 4; Illini Girls’ State 3; National Honor Society 3. 4; Christmas Play 4; Baccalaureate Usher 3; “Bogeyman” Usher 3; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Popcorn Stand 4. LOREN HENDERSON Football 2, 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Interclass Tournaments 2, 3, 4; P. E. Inst. 4. BONNIE PORTER Front Royal Virginia 1, 2; Glee Club 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Hi-Tri 3, 4. CORINE HOLT Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Honor Society 3; Class Vice-President 3; Prom Committee 3; F. H. A., 4; Interclass Tournaments 1, 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4. ROBERT HUNT MARY VIRGINIA JETT Pep Squad 1; Junior Stand 3; Glee Club 2: Interclass Tournaments 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 4; Librarian 4. PEGGY KRUEGER Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Secretary and Trea surer 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3. 4; Yearbook Staff 4; Glee Club 3; Band 2, 3, 4; Librarian 4; Rhetoric Play Prompter 4. BETTY LAIRD Hi-Tri 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 3; Illohmet 3; Pep Squad 1. SUE LASLEY Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; President 4; Junior Play 3; Rhetoric Play 4; Class Secretary 2; Treasurer 3; Paper Staff 3, 4; Editor 4; Sextet 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Librarian 4. DORIS LIPPERT Yearbook Staff 4; Librarian 4; Hi-Tri 2,3,4. ROBERT McSPARIN Football 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2. EVERETT MASSIE F. F. A., 3; Brookport High School 1, 2. LeROY MEINDERS Future Farmers of America 1, 2; Secretary 2; Yearbook Staff 2; Band 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Rhetoric Play 4; Junior Prom Committee 3. JACK MILLER Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class President 2; Treasurer 1; Interclass Tournaments 1, 2; Yearbook Staff 3; F. F. A., 4. NEVA MORRIS Pep Club 1; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Play Usher 3; Jr. Stand 3; Christmas Play 4; Popcorn Stand 4; Paper Staff 4. ROBERT PALMER Class President 1, 3; Vice-President Honor Society 3; President Honor Society 4; Asst. Editor Yearbook 1, 3; Editor Yearbook 4; Prom Committee 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; F. F. A., 4. JOE PANSING BETTY PEEBLES Glee Club 2, 3; Paper Staff 3, 4; Yearbook Staff 2. 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; F. H. A., 1. 2 4; Jr. Stand 3; Jr. Play Usher 3; Pep Squad 2. MARY RUTH RILEY St. Mary's Academy 1; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Hi-Tri 2. 3. 4; Year book Staff 2, 3, 4; Paper Staff 3, 4; Second Team Cheerleader 2; Interclass Tournaments 2, 3. BARBARA SAMPLEY Band 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; F. H. A., 2. 4; Paper Staff 2, 3; Honor Society 3; “Geraldine and the White Kobe” 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 3. GEORGE SCHNEEMAN, JR. Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; F. F. A., 1, 2. JO ANN SHELTON Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3; Sextet 3; Illohmet Staff 1. 2; Paper Staff 2, 3; Junior Stand 3; Pep Squad 1. BARBARA SEARLES Pep Squad 1; Block Cheering Section 2; Hi-Tri 4; F. H. A.. 4; Yearbook Staff 2, 4; Paper Staff 4; Lincoln High School 3; Glee Club 2. V ; NINA SOWDERS Glee Club 2, 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Hi-Tri 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. DOLORES STAMME Hi-Tri 2, 3; F. H. A., 2; Pep Squad 1. LaWANDA TAYLOR Cafeteria 1, 2; Glee Club 3; Hi-Tri 3, 4; Junior Stand 3; Yearbook Staff 3, 4. MARIE TAYLOR Hi-Tri 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Junior Play Usher 3. PAULINE TOLER Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Announcer 4; Paper Staff 1; Junior Play 3; Orchestra Prom Committee 3; Commencement Usher 3; Spring Concert Usher 3; Christmas Play 4; Honor Society 4. PAUL VOGT BETTY JO WALLACE F. H. A., 1, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; Interclass Tournaments 3, 4. FRANCES WELLS F. H. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Tri 4; Junior Stand 3; Pep Club 1; Glee Club 3: Block Section 3; Paper Staff 4; Yearbook Staff 4. BOB WILCOX Basketball 1, 2, 3; Class Secretary 1944. ROBERTA WISEMAN Hi-Tri 2, 3, 4; F. H. A., 4; Honor Society 3; Junior Stand Manager 3; Interclass Tournaments 1, 2, 3; Yearbook Staff 4. M. C. H. S. 1949 'ZJfie. LfCtohmzt SENIOR HISTORY September 4. 1945, . . . the war was over! ! In Metropolis. Illinois, everyone’s thoughts were turning toward peace, and the town was relatively quiet, except for the Metropolis Community High School where eighty-eight green freshmen made their first timid but, nevertheless, somewhat clamorous appearance. To help them through the confusion of the first year in high school was that capable leader. Mr. Sullivan. Class officers were: Robert Palmer, president; Jim Fulkerson, vice-president; George Schneeman, Jr., secretary; Jack Miller, treasurer. Several boys came out for basketball, and many others in the class participated in various clubs and activities. September 3. 1946, a far more confident and somewhat less noisy group, now only seventy-eight in number appeared f; r another year of fun and learning at M. C. H. S. This year the class had Mr. Devers for their qualified supervisor. The class elected Jack Miller, president; Bill McDearmon, vice-president; Sue Lasley. secretary; and Dale Cougill. treasurer. The following boys came out for both football and basketball: Jim Fulkerson, who made the first team in both sports; Loren Henderson, Charles Austin. Yotts Schneeman. and Dale Cougill. Septemer 2, 1947, sixty-four Jolly Juniors calmly sauntered in to assume their rightful place as upper classmen. They, guided by Mr. Cochran, soon chose Robert Palmer, for president; Corine Holt, vice-president; Sue Lasley, secretary; and Shirley Hinners, treasurer. They took a firm lead in both football and basketball. Football boys were: Charles Austin. Dale Kingsley. Robert McSparin. Don Haverkamp. John Artman. Loren Henderson. Jim Fulkerson, Jack Miller, and Yotts Schneeman. On the basketball floor were: Robert Palmer. Jim Fulkerson. Gene DeJarnett. Charles Austin, Yotts Schneeman. and Jack Miller. In the cheering squad they were well represented by Nina Sowders and Roxie Leverett. Shirley Hinners was their proud contribution as a majorette. On November 14, 1947, the Junior class presented the delightful mystery, “Bogeyman.” The cast included: Norma Gowins, Pauline Toler. Jan Arensman. Shirley Hinners. Ruth Barfield. Sue Lasley. Charles Austin. Robert Palmer, John Artman. and Don Haverkamp. On Friday. May 14, 1948. the Juniors entertained the Seniors with a banquet after which the Prom was held. The theme for the banquet. “Song of the South.” was developed by Norma Gowins. Sue Lasley. Gene DeJarnett, Corine Holt, Charles Austin, and Robert Palmer. Several of the Junior class were members of the newly-formed Heliopolitan Chapter of the National Honor Society, namely: Jan Arensman, John Artman, Jeannine Conger, Jack Fox, Alma Kckenberg, Rosanna Giltner, Norma Gowins. Barbara Sampley. Lois York. Mary Virginia Jett. Leroy Meinders. Roberta Wiseman. Corine Holt. Joann Hempler. Shirley Hinners. and Robert Palmer. September 1. 1948, fifty-two students nonchalantly, as befitted their position, returned to M. C. H. S. to assume the task of being dignified seniors. They were ably guided on this undertaking by Miss Klaine Munal. When the officers were selected. Norma Gowins was chosen president; Dale Cougill, secretary and treasurer; and Shirley Hinners. vice-president. This year the seniors were much in view on the football field and on the basketball floor. Charles Austin. Robert Palmer, Yotts Schneeman. Jim Fulkerson, Loren Henderson. Dale Cougill, Robert McSparin. and Dale Kingsley were on the football team. Robert Palmer, Charles Austin. Yotts Schneeman, and Jim Fulkerson were the pride of the seniors on the basketball team. Nina Sowders led in the cheering for the team. Attractive rings were picked for the class by a committee composed of: John Artman. Robert Palmer, Shirley Hinners. Norma Gowins, Gene LeJarnett. Jo Ann Shelton, and Dale Cougill. The capable librarians for the year were: Norma Gowins, Corine Holt, Doris Lippert, Jeannine Conger, Sue Lasley, Gene DeJarnett, Mary Virginia Jett, Shirley Hinners, Peggy Krueger, and Shirley Burton. Many members of the class were in the Band. Qlee Club, Hi-Tri and other organizations and activities. As this goes to press the senior play and its cast have not been selected. but it will be presented later in the spring. The climaxing activities, of course, will be the long-anticipated and yet regretted time of Baccalaureate and Commencement. M. C. H. S. 'Uhz LlLLohnist SENIOR WILLS I. Barbara Sampley, in my usual state of mind, will to Linda Hall, my exhausted Esterbrook; to Mildred Wiseman, the other half of our immaculate! ! locker; and to anyone who wants it, my standing with Mr. Schneeman. I. Patsy Heath, in insane and never-sober mind, do leave behind to Shirley Owens my ability to stay at the store until the bell rings and still make it to class on time; to Roma Dye, Beverly Weber. Doris Laird, Jane Laird. Floe Scott, my love for the teachers to divide among them—it should not be too hard. I, Charles Austin, in a sane state of mind, do hereby will to my brother my extra 1 4 credit in P. E. as he may need it when he gets to be a senior. To all freshmen, I leave my ability to make A’s in P. E., Conduct, Effort, and Recess. To A Elliott and J. Littlemeyer, I will my hidden basketball abilities, but I hope they don’t stay hidden in them also. I. Neva Ann Morris, in almost sane but not sober mind, do will my position in American History to Shirley Owens, my ability to be quiet in Home Economics to Floe Ann Scott and to Jeannie, my beloved sister (ha ha) the ability to get along with the teachers better than I have; to Mary Lou my Rhetoric book, providing she will chew gum and have to throw it away every day in Rhetoric. I, Mary Ruth Riley, “Ruthie,” in a somewhat thoughtless mood, do hereby will to Mary Alice Fowler my ability to always be able to talk; to any girl, my seat in band in the all-boy trumpet line; to my friends (all the students), my good times at M. C. H. S. 1, ‘‘Yotts’’ Schneeman, with mind unbalanced from too much fermented kraut juice, will to Joe Cunningham my ability to call the wrong play and keep a quiet huddle; to Johnny Del Kreuter. my name, “Kraut”; to my sister Jane, my seat in American History, (may she get along with Dad); to Merlene Kreuter, my “Jeep”— long may it run; to “Duck” Kommer, my ability to slip off from Devers in Building '1 rades. I, Pauline Toler, with utmost consideration and thought, leave my love for Miss Munal and English IV to Carol Sue Walker and to any needy soul, my ability (by hook or crook) to get library slips. I, Nina Sowders, in my somewhat normal state of mind, do bequeath to the following: Jo Ann Halcom, my position as cheerleader; to Ann Palmer, my ability to meet every boy on the opposing team before the night is over; to Mary Atkinson, my ability to lose my locker key the first week of school, providing she will follow my example; and to Shirley Owens, I leave my most prized possession—my wad of bubble gum, may she use it frequently as I have. I, Rosanna Giltner, in my usual dreamy state of mind, do hereby will and bequeath my appreciation of shorthand to Mary Mann; to Donald Reineking, the patience to translate Latin, and my ability to keep my natural optimism concealed, to Mary Louise Conger. I, Alma Eckenberg, hereby bequeath the following: to my teachers, what little patience I have, as I’m sure they’ll need some after putting up with me for four years; to Carolyn Blobaum, my nerve-wracking job as paper distributor; to Lois Sundmaker, my love for Bookkeeping; and to Phyllis Wade, my folder of band music, she can play for both of us next year. I, Betty Peebles, will to Kenneth Searles, my seat in English IV, to Bob Cummins, my seat in American History, may he get along with Schneeman. I leave my seat in Home Economics to any one that will take it. I, Helen Foreman, in usual state of mind, bequeath the following: to Dianne Nutty, my seat in the band as flute player, long may she wonder where my place is; to “Evie” Huffman, my love for “Macbeth”; to Mary Kathryn Cummins, my love for chewing gum if she promises to chew faithfully in Miss Munal’s class; and to Mary Mann, my ability to get out of class. I, (that’s me. Sue Lasley), in somewhat sober but never sane mind, bequeath the following: to “Red” Dean, my Rhet seat; to Ronnie Sumner, my ability to get along with Mr. Schneeman; and last but not least to Gale Wehrmeyer, the task of cheering the Trojans along without any help. I, Corine Holt, in my usual state, will to my sister Pearl (freshman next year) my position on the girls’ basketball team, also my seat in the first hour assembly, providing she will let Mr. Sullivan exercise his voice on her. I leave the second hour library to anyone who can keep the freshmen quiet. I. Joe Bowman, in a wonderful and progressive state of mind (and I’m also sober), will to all the freshmen the ability to get out of school in four years. (How I did it I don’t know!) I also will to the junior boy who is chosen to go to Lake Villa School this summer, my good time and many friends. (Continued On Next Page) M. C. H. S. 1949 Ufi fJ[[ohni£,t SENIOR WILLS (Continued From Preceding Page) I, Betty Jo Wallace, in a sane and sober state of mind, do hereby will to my sister, Norma Jean, my seat in English IV; to Jimmy Dawson, my seat in American History; and to everyone my love for M. C. H. S. I. Shirley Burton, in my usual state of mind, (draw your own conclusion), do hereby will all my valuable possessions to the following: to Helen Faughn I leave my enjoyment of Mr. Schneeman’s classes (especially American History); to Ann Hotter, my hectic eighth hour library; to my brother Douglas, a freshman of next year, my ability to find my way around; to Jack James and Bob Cummins, my A’s in Citizenship; and for my teachers, I just leave. In my very first will and testament, I. Norma Lee Gowins, leave to Sherman Comer, my grades; to Phyllis Dean, my first hour library; to Shirley Hempler. my love for her sister; and the memories of my teachers and the fun I had at school I am taking with me. I, Robert McSparin, being of a sound body (up to this moment), and being in my usual stupified state of mind, do hereby will to Leroy Smith and Buddy Parker, my gold monogramed carpenter’s pencil (for use only in Building Trades) on these conditions: (a) Norman (Cheapie) Howell may borrow it at any time and; (b) It must be sharpened only with Devers’ pearl-handled knife, which I now give them the power to use; I also will to Don Grace (seven year man that he is) the straight line which I walked for four long years. I. John Artman. in a somewhat morbid and phycliological frame of mind bequeath to Bob Shaw, Neal Smith. Red Dismukes. and Duck Kommer my unsurpassable ability to make grades; to my brother and George Walbright, my super-sonic-ino-spheric ping-pong serve; to Bob Cagle and Howard Herman, my uncanny ability to “skill off” in ping-pong, and whatever is left, I will to Ronnie Sumner and Frank Staton, and last of all I give my thanks and gratitude to all my teachers in M. C. H. S. I. Gene DeJarnett. in sane and sober mind, do hereby will the following: to Everett Blobaum, my dearly-beloved Rhetoric book; to Sherman Finke, my American History book; and my position in band to anyone who wants it (I hope someone does.) I. Doris Lippert. in uncertain state of mind (uncertain whether I have one) do hereby will to Sarah Lee Watts some of my quiet (?) ways, to Bill Harrell my ability to make a few A’s in Miss Munal’s class and to John McBride the ability to get to school just as the bell rings but not quite late. I, Corky Palmer, connoissuer of fine beauty and good wine, do bequeath my wonderful talents to Don Sullivan, my stupendous scoring power on the basketball floor to Nick Stroube. and my undying love for old M. C. H. S. to Bullethead Rush. I. Jack Fox. in an unusual state of mind (not very sane but always sober) hereby make my last will and testimony: To Don Grace I leave my not-so-vast knowledge of English IV, and to Gale Wehrmeyer my seat in American History (the back seat, that is) and last, to all the teachers. I just leave. I. Peggy Krueger, hereby bequeath to the fallowing people: my seventh hour library to Phyllis Wade; to Erlene Loverkamp. my position as secretary of Hi-Tri; to Everett Blobaum. my most highly-prized clarinet; to Martin Sullivan, my seat in band. I. JoAnn Shelton, in my sober but insane mind, hereby will to Beverly Weber my enjoyment of the senior year; ta Shirley Owens, my quietness in Home Economics; to Floe Scott, Doris Laird and Jane Laird, my ability to master “Macbeth”; and to Ronnie Sumners, my seat in fifth hour assembly—long may he hate it. I, “Bert” Wiseman, will my place on the girls basketball team to “Millie” and my ability to yell to Linda Hall and Mary Lou Hard. I, Jack Miller, in my aggressive and “quick-to grasp”-sort-of mind, do bequeath with due deliberation to Nick Stroube my high standing in the F. H. A. organization; to “Shotgun” Fitch, my uncanny ability to learn bookkeeping, may he carry on in true champion form. Out of the kindness of my left ventricle and with intensive study to protege, Dan Grace, my extra 1 4 P. E. credit. I. Barbara Searles. in my unusual sober (can’t say much about the sane part) state of mind w’ill to my brother Kenneth my ability to stay out of trouble in the assembly, and to some future senior my seat in English IV (all hail “Macbeth.”) I, Jeannine Conger, in my joyful state of mind do hereby will to Martha Compton my locker; to my sister, Mary Louise. I leave Macbeth,” may she love him as I did; to Sarah Lee Watts my American History book (which is well supplied with answ’ers); to Clifford Krueger my ability to talk in the library and not get away with it; and to all the students. I leave my love for M. C. H. S. I, Dolores Stamme, in a sane and sober state of mind will my seat in American History to Sherman Comer, and also my ability to just get by in school, and to Dora Comer my ability to have a good time in Home Economics. I. Bob Wilcox, in a dazed sort of way, at this time will to Martha Lou Rushing my English III book, and I hope she may get more out of it than I did; and to Doris Laird, a file from Building Trades; to Ludene Cozart, a level so she may keep a level head in her studies. M. C. H. S. DL {J[Cohm£.k 1949 SENIOR WILLS (Continued From Preceding Page) I. Mary Virginia Jett, in my usual state of mind, do hereby will the following: to Bob Cummins, my A s in Citizenship and to Mary F. Hart, my job as fifth hour librarian. I. LeRoy Meinders, being non-compos-mentis do will to Everett Blobaum my honored seat in the band; to Mrs. Brookshire. I will my latent ability to type; my private Physics tutor I leave to the whole school for their use; and with nothing else to leave but my love for the school, which I leave to Hal Rush, (who needs it), I sadly close my last will and testimony. I. Francis Wells, in my somewhat sober mind. (Joke! Joke!), will to Kenneth Searles, Bob Cummins, and “Monkey” Wells my ability to keep quiet in the first hour study hall. And last but not least, I will to Phyllis Wells some of the Tilghman boys that I know. I. “Dutch” Haverkamp, in a sleepy sort of way. will to Don Sullivan my singing ability, (such as it is), and to Gale Wehrmeyer, my ability to do as little as possible with the least amount of energy. I. Loren Henderson, in an insane (that’s putting it mildly), and sober (joke) state of mind, leave to my dear friend Ronnie Sumner my English III book, and to Joe Cunningham, my position on the football team. The rest I possess I take with me—blank. I. Joan Carlyle, in somewhat sober mind, do hereby will my seat in American History to Phyllis Kommer, providing she argues with Schneeman; to Mary Helen Hille, my locker; to Lavern Henson, my love for “Macbeth,” and my love for M. C. H. S. I’m going to take with me. I. Jan Arensman, in my usual (in) sane state of mind, will my place in the pop-corn stand to Mary Lou Hard, and my ability to get seats on the bottom row at basketball games to Phyllis Dean. I leave my zest for cheering to a very apt pupil, Shirley Hempler, and my few but precious library slips I’ll pass on to Carol Sue Walker. I, Shirley Hinners, in a state of no mind whatsoever have pondered long upon the question of what to leave to my youthful associates at M. C. H. S.. and decided that no one w’ould want anything I have and that I’ll need it myself anyw’ay. But on second thought, they say you can’t take it with you. so I cheerfully will to Eleanor Fulkerson, who will be a freshman next year, my position as majorette, and to Phyllis Wade, my 6th hour library, providing she can efficiently subdue Nick Stroube. I. Everett Massie, do hereby will Charles Giltner my firm resolution to become a bachelor, and my ability to make such good grades in English III. I. Betty Boopie” Laird, do hereby will to Janie Laird, my ability to get and keep a steady boy friend. To Doris Laird. Floe Scott. Shirley Ow’ens, and Bev Weber I leave my dumbness and (in) ability to master “Macbeth.” I. Marie Taylor, will my fear for Professor Schneeman to Martha Compton, also my discarded stack of daydreams, plus, the date with a veterinarian that I never had. Nothing left but my love for Mrs. Smith which I will keep. I. Joann Hempler, after much sober thought, will my carefree state of mind to Phyllis Wade, my empty bottle of peroxide to Phyllis Dean (in case she doesn’t like red hair), my position in the popcorn stand to Sue Bonifield. and last but certainly not least. I leave to my sister. Shirley, the courage and strength to w’alk those thirty-two blocks to and from school every day. I. Dale Cougill. in my usual female-affected, coma-like state of mind, do here will (try to get rid of), the following: my arguing ability in American History to Sherman Comer, that will keep him in trim for football; my job in the seventh hour assembly to Joe Cunningham—with his quiet ways he should have a quiet assembly; and to Jack Littlemever. 1 will my hit-and-miss ability with the opposite sex. although with his muscular build and quiet ways he doesn’t need it; my quiet spells, of which I have few. to Martha Compton, for she has none. As for my boys, they know who I mean. J. P., B. W., and N. D., I leave my ability to play cards. You all know’ what I will Ann Giltner. (Guess or ask me.) As for my teachers, 1 will the credit for putting up with four years of hard work without giving in. I. LaWanda Taylor, in neither sane nor sober mind, do hereby will and bequeath my honor as a M. C. H. S. student to my cousin. Patsy Lou Taylor, (who will be here in two years), and may she love this school and the teachers as I have loved them. I. Bonnie Porter, in somewhat sober mind, do hereby will to Barbara Williams my ability to change schools often and still not know where I am. To Dixie Houchin I leave my American History book which is well supplied with page numbers. All the rest I will take with me. M. C. H. S. 1949 Ufi£ Ll[Lohmzt INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL I awakened with a wonderful feeling of nervous anticipation, and hurried so that I might be on my way by noon. There were many things to be done, for that June 1, in 1950, was my wedding day. I drove out to Elmhurst Country Club and found SHIRLEY HINNERS in the thick of banners, draperies, and flowers. But she assured me the setting would be attractive. JOHNNY ARTMAN was supervising the preparation and arrangement of the smorgasbord, which was provided by his Catering Service, and it all looked very appetizing. Time was passing swiftly, so I decided to leave. On the way out I met LOREN HENDERSON, the manager of Elmhurst Country Club, who assured me that everything was going smoothly, so without further adieu. I jumped into the car and dashed to the church. I was glad to see SHIRLEY BURTON, our florist, had already been there. She is famous now throughout the world for her Blood-Kissed Roses. Knowing the church was ready, my pathway turned homeward. My attention was drawn to the extended dining room table, where many gifts which arrived this morning were piled. I noticed a silver coffee set from HELEN FOREMAN, who was home raising little midget auto racers; a black lace Spanish shawl from ROBERT “CORKY” PALMER, who is now teaching English in Spain; a bottle of Salt Creek Mineral Water from JOE BOWMAN, owner of the Moe Hairline, making famous nonstop flights between Metropolis and Anna; a hand-painted vase from MARY RUTH RILEY who, with her husband runs a Marital Relations Bureau in the Empire State Building. My personal friend, NINA SOUDERS, brought my wedding dress which she had designed. Her exclusive creations are all the rage now with the “400.” At two o’clock the bridesmaids were dressed and waiting for the ceremony. They were MARY JETT, famous criminal lawyer in Washington; JO ANN SHELTON, whose face shines down on us from billboards, advertising Atomic Glow Face Powder; JOAN CARLYLE, Mrs. America of 1950; JAN ARENSMAN, book duster at the Chicago Library; SUE LASLEY, contralto with the Throaty Thespian’s Opera Company. They were all dressed in coral except my maid of honor, ROBERTA WISEMAN, now a veterinarian at the Happy Horse Hospital. Just then MARIE TAYLOR, my hair stylist, came in, and soon I was completely ready. Just as we were about to leave for the church, DALE COUGILL, the famed adventurer, rushed in with one of his special diamond creations, insisting that I wear it. We arrived at the church fifteen minutes late due to the fact that CHARLIE AUSTIN, Metropolis’s policeman, stopped us for speeding. After we apologized, he escorted us to the church. (Of course we bought tickets to the policemen’s ball.) The ceremony began with DALE KINGSLEY, the organist, playing “It’s Love, Love, Love.” Then, accompanied by the strains of the wedding march, the masculine half of the wedding party appeared: LE ROY MEINDERS, the “Old Lamplighter” for the Pennsylvania Railroad; DON HAVE'RKAMP, the swooner-crooner; “YOTTS” SCHNEEMAN, chief casting director for the Bubble Babes Burlesque Show; GENE DE JARNETT, champion square dance caller of all the U. S. A.; and the best man— ROBERT McSPARIN, football coach of the University of Illinois; and the minister, BOB WHITE. (Continued On Next Page) M. C. H. S. 1949 = £f[[ohnizt = INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL While walking down the aisle, I noticed BETTY PEBBLES and BARBARA SEARLES sitting together as usual. They are now partners in a dating service, the ”Bring-‘em-Back-Alive” escorts. In front of them were LA WANDA TAYLOR and BETTY JO WALLACE. Lawanda is a ticket salesman at Wrigley Field in Paducah, while Betty Jo is the newest Cub bat girl. Across the aisle I saw a former classmate. JIM FULKERSON, now a major in his Marine Corps. As 1 reached the altar. BETTY CHILDRESS began singing “Because.” She is now head nurse of the infants' ward at Shrin-er’s Hospital. A camera flashed as we left the church. It was FRANCES WELLS, on the job. She is now the head “flash” for the DuPage Country Register. Also in the paper is NEVA ANN MORRIS, whose popular comic strip “Gremlin Gus's Girl Friends.” is the most widely-read in all of Metropolis and the suburbs. We hurried to the waiting cars, but stopped at the photographers, the JACK MILLER Studio. Our old schoolmate seemed to be doing all right, and was as efficient as ever. The next event was the reception at the country club. The guests were greeted and then we danced. The first to the music of PAULINE TOLER and her all girl orchestra. The second couple on the floor was DELORES STAMME and her man,” who were celebrating their ninth wedding anniversary. It was a wonderful evening, and so many of my friends were there. There were JOANN HEMPLER and BONNIE PORTER, both rich now from their inventions. Bonnie’s three dimensional draft paper has really changed solid geometry. Hempler’s Patent Pills” and her slogan: “They cure everything from bums to bunions,” have taken the country by storm. 1 talked for some time with JEANN1NE CONGER, who is now broadcasting reducing exercises for all those over 360 pounds, and ALMA ECKENBERG, who is an airline stewardess. Over in the corner I noticed JACK FOX, BOB WILCOX, and EVERETT MASSIE talking over those long-remembered high school football games. Jack is a radio sports’ announcer, while Bob is one of the stars on the Chicago Bears football team. Everett is a forest ranger in the Canadian Rockies. I remember seeing ROSANNA GILTNER, NORMA GOWINS, and CORINE HOLT having a gab-fest. All three are also in radio. Rosanna is a record-changer, Norma Lee does scream and giggle specialties for sound effects, and Corine Holt is a script typist. Near the orchestra was PATSY HEATH, the happy little housewife; PEGGY KRUEGER, a kindergarten teacher; and BETTY LAIRD, a professional bowler competing in the championship women’s matches. JOE PANSING was the first to enjoy the smorgasborg. He is now manufacturing stepless stepladders for basement peekers. I missed PAUL VOGT, but someone told me later that he had deserted his job as mayor of Schaumburg for the night, and he definitely was there. DORIS LIPPERT was late, but we were glad to see the Drooley Juice Apple Company’s Apple Tester, late or not late. Just as we were leaving, a telegram arrived from BARBARA SAMPLEY. She wished us good luck, but regretted that her Grinding Gears Gas Garage kept her so busy that she just couldn’t make it. Saying goodbye to all our friends, we left for our honeymoon. When my husband and I heard the chimes in the new church strike midnight, we suddenly realized that one of the happiest days of our lives was finished, but the most wonderful days were yet to come. 1949 'ZJfie, fJCCohnizt _ CLASS OF 1950 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS R. Wilke, E. Huffman, E. Blobaum. Group I Top Row:—Porter, Herman. McDearmon. Harvill, Littlemeyer. Hinners. Jackson. Higgins. Second Row: -Parker, Greenwood. Hart, Hemphill, Hohman, Hard, Hall, A. Giltner, Hutchens. First Row:—Harris. W. Hille. Jackson, Fowler. R. Hille. Huffman. Henson. Jeffords. In traveling over the grounds of a great school like M. C. H. S.. we find many historical marks. We are not in the least surprised to find a few aged relics standing around. On November 12, 194S the junior class presented a very humorous play, “The Junior Prom, under the direction of Mrs. June Smith. The play cast included Bobby Jackson. Eva Huffman. Billy Higgins. Sue Bonifield, Everett Blobaum. Ann Hotter. Harry Bolton. Barbara Ragsdale. Mary Lou Hard. Gale Wehrmeyer, Phyllis Wade, and Don Sullivan. All who saw the play enjoyed it very much. M. C. H. S. 1949 . Of,' £ICUmzt. CLASS OF 1950 GROUP II Top Row:—Blobaum, Bolton. Baker. Burton, O. Bremer, Dawson, Cagle, Farris, Second Row:—Harris, Childress. C. Giltner, Barnett, Dye, English. Erlene Dunning, Eulene Dunning. First Row:—Bolden, J. Bormann, Bellamy. P. Bremer, Angelly. Bean. Bonifield. Cay-wood, Dean. GROUP III Top Row:— R. Wilke, R. Smith, Sielbeck, Wieneke, Finke. L. Smith, Wehrmeyer, Windhorst. D. Sullivan. Second Row:—Stokes. Phillips, Whalen, Schultetus. M. Kommer, N. Wiseman, Mann, Scott, J. Laird. Wade, G. Sullivan. First Row:-—Weber. P. Kommer. Sundmaker. Rottmann, Ragsdale. Kotter, B. Williams, Wymer. During basketball and football season the junior class operated refreshment stands. The money was used for various things for the improvement of the school. We also find a majority of the junior boys took part in both the football and basketball games. M. C. H. P. 1949 { 7li£ LlLCohmst CLASS OF 1951 OFFICERS: Carole Lee Lingle ............................. Secretary Jessie White ................................ Treasurer Sherman Comer ... Vice-President Donald Reineking .............................. President Group I Top Row:—Fort. Coburn, Cunningham. Hankins. Comer. Elliott, Flemister. Fry. Cay-wood. Brannum. Second Row:—H. Faughn. A. Arensman. Compton. Cummins. Burnham. J. Dieckman. Babb. Caswell. Clutts. D. Artman. First Row:—Belyew. M. Conger, Bean. Blobaum. Austin. Cozart. Barger. Christian. Kickholz, Castleman. As sophomores, most of us have begun to realize the importance of the two years that lie ahead of us. Our hardest work is still before us. Our first two years have been an introduction. We have formed friendships, entered into school activities, and become integrated into school life. Now the theme has been revealed. We stand ready to develop this theme, willingness and work, into a standard a standard by which we may fit ourselves for the task ahead. This year we have striven, in a measure, to achieve this end. M. C. H. S. 1949 GROUP II Top Row:—Kommer, Harvill, Payne. B. Grace, D. Herman, Lewis. Second Row:—A. Krueger. Jones. Loverkamp, Logeman, Geittmann, Harrington, Houchin. Mumford. First Row:—Mr. Devers, Lingle. B. Krueger, McDowell. D. J. Laird. M. Morris, Gilbert, M. Hille. Palmer. GROUP III Top Row:—Wells, Voile. Timm, J. White, Sumner. Walbright. D. Young. J. Young. Second Row:—Weber. Reineking. N. Wallace. Wessel. P. Wells. M. Wiseman, Rushing, Timmons. Third Row:—Williams, Watts, Sanders. Weaver, Yost, Rushing, Teasley, Slankard. We are proud to have so many of our class members in the spotlight of school activities. On the basketball team we were represented by Don Kommer, Sherman Comer, and Joe Cunningham. Many of our members served as waitresses for the junior and senior banquet and other school affairs. We are justly proud of our class and are determined to play our part well in the future. {JCCofimzt. CLASS OF 1951 M. C. H. S. {Ufi {JCCohnizt. CLASS OF 1952 OFFICERS Tommy Fitch ................... Beverly Stephens .............. Jane Schneeman ................ Johnny Kreuter ................ ... President Vice-President Treasurer ... Secretary Group I Top Row:—L. James, J. James, Jessing, Kennedy, Kreuter, Hudson. Harrington, Krueger. Second Row:—Horman, S. Hempler, B. L. Holley, Lott, Jeffords. Kraper, Kreuter, Helm, Harris, Korte. First Row:—G. Kotter. W. Kotter, J. Morris. Hillebrand. Korte. Hannah, B. S. Holley, Hamm, Halcom, Hamby. M. C. H. S. (Ufiz UCCofim t _ CLASS OF 1952 GROUP II Top Row:—Schultetus, Staulcup, Seibold, Shaw, Woodford, Shelton, M. Sullivan, C. Wells. Second Row:—Wrye, Searles, Staton. Windhorst, Smith, Wilcox, C. Williams, Stroube, Whitley, Shrum, W. Williams. First Row:—Voile, Sielbeck, Trobaugh, Scurlock, Schneeman, Stephens, Smith, Walker, Stout, Stokes. GROUP III Top Row:—Duncan. Dewitt. Fort, M. Dieckman, Feirich, Dismuke, Giltner. Second Row:—Gilbert, Gillespie, G. Faughn, Grace, Fuqua. Doyle, Fry, Grimes. 1949 M. C. H. S. O.is Mofvnet CLASS OF 1052 Group IV Top Row:—Baldwin, Ooburn. Bullock. M. Bremer. Austin. Cummins. Brown. Duckworth, Chick, Childress, Anderson. Second Row:—SI. Bremer. Atkison, L. Blanchard, G. Bormann, Buchanan. Baird, Car-roll. D. Blanchard. Bowman. Cagle. First Row:—Cummins. Clariday. Bunting, Brown, G. Bremer, Buldtman. Brittingham, Carson. Comer, Burnham, Copeland. Group V Top Row:—Lynn. McBride. McGhee, Parmely, Nieeamp. Second Row:—Lauderdale. Modglin. Pergande, Mittendorf, Oliver. Rush, Miller, Rott-mann. First Row:—McGinnis, Phillips, Rixie, Meinders, Riley, G. Logeman, D. Laird, Nutty, Russell. MR. LATHAM’S ALGEBRA I CLASS ENGLISH I CLASS MR. STEPHEN’S ALGEBRA I CLASS MR. SCHNEEMAN’S AMERICAN HISTORY CLASS MR. SULLIVAN’S FARM SHOP CLASS MR. DEVER’S BUILDING TRADES CLASS— Highest Percentage Magazine Sales. TYPING I HOME EC. Ill CAFETERIA M. C. H. S. 'Ufl£. {Jilolini£.t 1949 Jbjiozti jctLvitLzi CHEERLEADERS Shirley Owens, Anna Jean Yost, dale Wehrmeyer, Nina Sawders, Ann Palmer. M. C. H. S. 1949 'ZJfis. £f[Cofi ne.t HONOR SOCIETY First Row:—Miss Munal. R. Giltner, Hard, Huffman, Meinders, Palmer. Blobaum, Toler, Wymer. Mr. Tripp. Second Row:—Wade. Hotter. Bon i field, Dean, H oh man, Eckenberg, Hinners, J. Arens-man, Gowins. Harris. The Helopolitan Chapter of the National Honor Society of America was founded in 1947. The purpose of the Honor Society, as is suggested by its name, is strictly to confer honor upon its members. Membership is based strictly on scholastics which are very high. This society has no functions, and no exacting duties are required of its members. Membership to this society is the highest honor this school can confer on an individual. M. C. H. S. 1949 = ZJfi£ {J[[ofimzt____= ILLOHMET PAPER STAFF r Top How:—Compton, K. Giltner, N. Morris, Hempler, Gelttmann. Searles. Shelton, Peebles, F. Wells. Second How:—Bonifield. Huffman, Hohman. Hard. Hall, P. Krueger. Eckenberg, Ragsdale. Dean, Hotter. J. Morris. First How:—Mrs. Brookshire, J. Arensman, Hinners. Lasley, Sullivan, P. Bremer. H. Faughn, Helm, Riley, Hamby. Grimes. Our school boasts of one of the best school papers in Southern Illinois. The ILLOHMET is a four-page edition, which is published and distributed every two weeks. Eighty per cent of the student body subscribe to it. This is a very good average of student participation. This is the third year that the paper has been published by a local printing office. The paper has been made interesting by various cartoons and articles concerning the activities and participation of the students and school clubs. The ILLOHMET is among those school papers that are exchanged among schools in Southern Illinois. Western Kentucky, and Tennessee. The paper owes its success to the untiring efforts of its staff which includes: Editor .............................................................. Sue Lasley Assistant Editor ............................................... Shirley Hinners Sports Editor ............................................................... Don Sullivan Club Reporters ................................. Eva Huffman, Pauline Bremer Circulation Department ...... Ann Hotter, Shirley Hinners. Barbara Ragsdale Distribution Department ................... Alma Eckenberg. Rosanna Giltner Senior Class Reporters ...... Jo Ann Shelton, Joann Hempler. Jan Arensman Junior Class Reporters ............................ Sue Bonifield. Phyllis Dean Sophomore Class Reporters ............. Lorraine Geittmann. Martha ComptQn Freshman Class Reporters ......................... Jean Morris. Betty Grimes Special Reporters ................ Neva Ann Morris, Patsy Heath. Linda Hall, Mary Lou Hard, Jane Helm. Francis Wells. Peggy Krueger. Helen Faughn, Elaine Hamby, Bettie Peebles, Barbara Searles. Sponsor ...................................................... Mrs. Brookshire M. Q H- S. 1949 'Dfiz jJCfo imzt GLEE CLUB Group 1—Top Row: M. Conger. Atkison. Compton. Austin. Sanders, Jones. D. J. Laird. Al. Morris. Trobaugh. Second Row: Houchin. Blobaum, R. L. Holley, B. S. Holley. A. Arensman. Helm. Bowman. Fry. Evers. First Row: Grimes, M. Hille J. Morris. Sundmaker, H. Faughn. p. Bremer, Hart. Watts. Geittmann, A. Giltner, Cummins. Group 2—Top Row: Smith Higgins. Jackson. Pansing, Flemister, Weineke. Vogt, Blobaum. L. James. Second Row: Young. Rush. Wells. DeJarnett, Fry, Meinders, J. James, Horman, Oliver. First Row: Mrs. Walbright. Reineking, Schultetus. Wilkie. M. Sullivan, Cagle, Wehr-meyer. D. Sullivan. Lauderdale. M. C. H. S. 1949 ZJfis. OLlohmzk The Boy’s Glee Club was reorganized this year, under the directorship of Mrs. Dora Walbright. Thev harmonized on two occasions with the Girl’s Glee Club, namely, the Christmas Concert and the Concert given this spring. The members of the M. C. H. S. Boy’s quartet are: Everett Blobaum, Bass I; Paul Vogt. Bass II; Gene DeJarnett, Baritone; Joe Pansing. Tenor. The Girls’ Glee Club, under the able direction of Mrs. Walbright, increased from 6(J to 88 voices. Considering the si:-e of this school, we should be proud of the membership of this club. It is very difficult indeed, for some girls to learn the music as they cannot read music, and therefore must learn by note. The double trio consisted of: Sue Lasley. Helen Frances Foreman, 1st Soprano; Mary Lou Hard. Jan Arensman, 2nd Soprano; Barbara Ragsdale. Joann Hempler, Alto. The officers elected for 1948-49 are: President, Aveniel Arensman; Vice-President, Mary Lou Hard; Secretary-Treasurer. Shirlev Burton; Recreation Leaders. Sue Lasley, Mary Mann; Librarians, Margaret Ruth Williams, Shirley Hohman. Reporter, Mary Katherine Cummins. Barbara Sampley, our regular pianist, and Betty Childress, who registered at M. C. H. S. this semester, have proved to be two very capable accompanists. Thus far the club has participated in the Christmas Concert, but hope for more in the future. The concert this spring was given in the Rose E. Cutting Gymnasium, April 22. Top Row:—G. Korte. R. Giltner. Eckenberg, Mann, M. Kommer, Burnham, Cummins, .1. Hempler. X. Morris. Burton. Second Row:—W. Hotter, S. Hempler. M. Bremer. Hohman, G. Bremer, Hannah, Stephens. Corson, Hall, Williams, Grace. Hamby. First Row: -Mrs. Walbright. Stokes. Yost. Brittingham, Foreman, Hard, Ragsdale. Lasley, J. Arensman. Gilbert, Mumford. Copeland. M. C. H. S. BAND TROMBONES Shirley Hinners Paul Vogt Eva Huffman Lorraine Hamm Carolyn Carroll SAXAPHONES Phyllis Wade Gladys Bremer Alma Eckenberg Band Director .... BARITONE Gene DeJarnett BASS Joe Pausing DRUMS Hal Rush Harry Bolton CLARINETS Roma Dye Everett Blobaum BAND PERSONNEL Herbert Wieneke Geraldine Kotter Merlene Kreuter Beverly Rixie Peggy Krueger June Pausing LeRoy Meinders Martin Sullivan Carole Lee Lingle Carol Sue Walker P miy ....... Arthur Roman TRUMPETS Jack Staulcup Forrest Oliver Tom Fitch George Walbright Jim Hankins Mary Ruth Riley Joe Korte Kay Mittendorf MAJORETTES Shirley Hinners Phyllis Wade Roma Rae Dye Carol Sue Walker 5 0 I 0 M. C. H. S. 1949 Jk {JCCofim t i Brass Ensemble Lert to right: Staulcup. Oliver, Fitch, DeJarnett, Pausing;, Huffman Vogt. II Drum Majorettes Left to right: Walker, Hinners, Oye, Wade. Ill Woodwind Ensemble Left to right: Hotter, Kreuter, Foreman, Nutty, Wieneke Blobaum. M. C. H. S. 1949 {Ufiz fJCtohmzt HI-TRI Group I Top Row:—B. Wallace. Jones. N. Morris, Hempler, Weaver. O. Logeman, Pansing. Second Row:—Pee� )les. Searles, F. Wells. Mann. Rottmann. Sanders, Austin. P. Bremer. Wade. First Row:—Mrs. Walbright, Huffman. Foreman. P. Krueger. Hinners. Lasley, Toler, Gowins. J. Arensman. Group II Top Row:— Sampley, Holt. Compton. Kommer. Hard. Hall. Lingle. Palmer, Slankard. Second Row:—Williams. Harris. Wymer, Yost. Burton. O. Logeman. Geittmann, A. Arensman. M. Morris. Riley, Christian. First Row:—R. Wiseman, Jett. A. Giltner, M. Wiseman, Weaver, Searles. F. Wells, J. Conger, Peebles. Taylor. OFFICERS:—President. Sue Lasley; Vice-President, Shirley Hinners; Secretary,Treasurer. Peggy Krueger; Program Chairman. Norma Lee Gowins; Announcer, Pauline Toler. Motto: “We Build the Ladder by Which We Climb”; Watchword: “Loyalty”; Song: “I Would Be True.” M. C. H. S. 1949 {ZJfi£ LlCCohmzt The Hi-Tri organization holds high six aims. Loyalty, friendship, pleasure, success, courtesy, and character which are represented by Sue Lasley, Peggy Krueger, Betty Jo Wallace, Jan Arensman, Norma Lee Gowins, and Shirley Hinners. respectively. All sophomore, junior, and senior girls are invited to join this organization. The meetings are held the second Thursday of each month in the school cafeteria under the able sponsorship of Mrs. Dora Walbright. At th'ese meetings we have uncovered talents among the students and teachers. Two especially enjoyable ones were a reading by Carole Lee Lingle and a talk by Mr. Stephens. The Lyceum programs which have been enjoyed by the student body were sponsored by the Hi-Tri. Among the most enjoyable ones were Marguerite Shoemaker and her report on “Exploring the Marine Wonderland,” The Conservatory Players presented “The Importance of Being Earnest” and Mrs. Billy Bryant, once called “The First Lady of the River.” Group III Row 1—Hart, Hohman, English, Kotter, Bonifield. Dean, Ragsdale. Row II—Blobaum, Barnett, Lippert, Carlyle, Burnham. Cummins, Giltner Eckenberg. Row III—Loverkamp Shelton, Sundmaker, Teasley, Heath, Wells, Wallace, Houchin. M. C. H. S. 1949 — — — = Hfiz {JLLofim t ------ FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Group I Top Row:—Cozart, Childress. Bunting. D. Houchin. Barnett. Sundmaker, M. Bremer. G. Korte, B. Wallace, Whalen. First Row:—Belyew. W. Kotter. Christian. Scurlock, Teasley, J. Bormann. A. Giltner. Eonifield. Dean, Harris. President ......... Vice-President ... Secretary ......... Treasurer ........ Parliamentarian ... Historian ......... Activity Chairman Faculty Sponsor Chapter Mother ... ........ Pauline Bremer ..... Nonaley Wiseman .... Mary Alice Fowler Margaret Ann Williams ..... Genevieve Sullivan ..... Dorothy Wymer ........ Joan Bormann Mrs. Elizabeth Tullock Mrs. Helen Bormann M. C. H. S. 1949 ffCCofun t -= -= F. H. A. MOTTO—“TOWARD NEW HORIZONS’' F. H. A. CREED We are the Future Homemakers of America; we face the future with warm courage and high hope. For we have the clear consciousness of seeking old and precious values. For we are the builders of homes, homes for America’s future, homes where living will be the expression of everything that is good and fair, homes where truth and love and security and faith will be realities, not dreams. The F. H. A. is a national organization of pupils studying homemaking in junior and senior high schools of the United States and territories. As an integral part of the program of home economics in the schools of America, it offers opportunity for the further development of pupil initiative in planning and carrying out activities related to homemaking. The M. C. H. S. Chapter is affiliated with the state and national organization. The chapter has been very active this year. They held their regular monthly luncheon meetings in the school cafeteria. They sponsored the collection of Christmas gifts for the youth of the liberated nations of cooperation with the World Festival for Friendship. The chapter’s gift of Fostoria glassware was displayed at the Christmas tea given by the Homemaking Department. Pauline Bremer, our president, was the M. C. H. S. Chapter representative at the Leadership Training Conference, or State Camp of F. H. A. lumbers at Lake Bloomington. August. The spring rally was held at the Brookport Community High School. Group II Top Row:—Weaver. O. Logeman. Pausing. P. Krueger. Blobaum. Second Row:—Fowler, P. Bremer, X. Wiseman. Rottmann. Sampley, C. Holt. R. Wiseman. First Row:—M. Williams. Wymer. G. Sullivan. G. Faughn. Peebles. Searles. F. Wells. Mrs. Tullock. M. C. H. S. 1949 — {ZJfiz iJLlofimst = — FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Top Row:—Wilke, M. Bremer, McGhee, Sisk, McDerman, Vogt, Kruger, Chick. Third How: -Windhorst, Horman, Dieckman, Kennedy, O. Bremer, Sielbeck, Stroube, Jessing, Artman. Second Row:—Mr. Sullivan, Modglin, Seibold, Bowman, Burton, Miller, Palmer, Kennedy, Brown. First Row:—Childress. Blobaum. Russell, Voile, Hutchens, Windhorst, Karber, Lauderdale, Eickholz. CONSERVATION IN CUR SCHOOL The first organized meeting of the F. F. A. Chapter was held in the Visual Aid room of M. C. H.S. on January 26. A Jr. Conservation Club was formed with a membership of 38 boys. This was a big night for the community and our new club. There were more than 100 farmers and their sons. Speakers were: Mrs. Enos Ashbrook of the Soil Conservation Office; Mr. Paul Vogt, who spoke about “Multiflora Rose as a Fence and as Shelter for Wildlife.” Milledge Harmon introduced the films which were: “Fisherman Paradise.” Snow Thrills,” and “Thrills of Wildest Africa.” “The Story of Lake Villa Conservation Training School of Illinois.” and conservation as a whole, was presented by Joe Bowman, our leader, who is a State Jr. Conservation officer. Most of the farmers who were present have agreed to have their farm soil typed. These farmers are planning to have five meetings here. Their projects are to have crop rotation, decide how much livestock their farm is capable of carrying, and how to drain the soil. After typing of the soil has been done, the soil will be tested for N-P-K and lime. M. C. H. S. 1949 ------- yteHtUrncl — oj SU(ul )utwuz ) axnizxi ICy cz fmzxica JUNIOR PLAY JUNIOR PLAY CAST Standing: Jackson. Bolton, Mrs. Smith, Hohman. Sitting: Hard. Wehrmeyer, Hotter, Higgins, Cagle, Huffman, Blobaum, Wade, Sullivan. Bonifield, Ragsdale. JUNIOR PROM Hildy Haines (Mary Hard), due to measles quarantine is unable to attend the all-important Junior Prom. She and her bosom friend, Queenie Smith (Ann Hotter), had made careful plans for exciting dates including Queenie’s wolfish admirer, Frankie Brown (Gale Wehrmeyer.) However, Hildy’s date this time was definitely not to be with awkward Willie Vermin (Harry Bolton), as urged and prompted by her mother (Eva Huffman.) Willy is to be assigned to an expected house guest. Cousin Cora (Barbara Ragsdale.) The measles quarantine brings a tragic end to prom plans. To the rest of the household it brings as much discomfort. The very harrassed Mrs. Haines’ problems are increased because of the presence of two unexpected guests. Clarence Wuger (Billy Higgins), a dizzy pugilist and Cassandra Cholmudeley (Sue Bonifield), a confused socialite. These two happen to be in the home at this time due to brother. Chuck Haines (Everett Blobaum), and his unfortunate enthusiasm for making and distributing his own hand bills. The last bill had read. Do you think you are insane? See Dr. Haines. The father. (Bob Jackson) is a business man and not a doctor. He himself is in need of the promised psychoanalysis before the quarantine is over. The maid, Olivia (Phyllis Wade), adds to the grief of the household by. her constant nervous complaints. However, the quarantine can be said to have a few happy final results. Mr. Haines finds a new awareness of his wife’s lovable charm and shows startling demonstrations of affection. The two neurotic guests decide to marry and help each other. Olivia resigns. Chuck resolves to check his printing impulses. Hildy finds a new Willy created by sophisticated Cousin Cora’s attention—a desirable Willie who still likes his Hildy. Happiness seems the lot of all. and then Dr. Prescott (Don Sullivan) announces a new quarantine due to father Haines’ spotted complexion. Director ...... Prompter ...... Stage Managers ....... Mrs. June Smith. ......... Shirley Hohman Bob Cagle, Lowell Hinners M. C. H. S. 1949 'ZJfie. £fLTofunnt SENIOR PRAY CAST “The Merry Hares” Horace Hare, the professor .......................................... Donald Havercamp Phillip, his son ........................................................ John Altman Annice Hare, his wife .................................................. Pauline Toler Diana, Phillip’s twin ................................................ Shirley Dinners Anthony Prather (Tony), guest of honor Dale Congttl Christian, the youngest Hare ........................................... Jan Arensman Pug Wainwright, a construction engineer ................................... Jack Miller Aunt Amber Lyon, an infrequent visitor ..................................... Sue Laslev Priscilla Rossiter, a neighbor ....................................... Betty Childress Ernest Cheshire, a neighbor ........................................... Gene DeJarnett Olga, the maid ... Neva Ann Morris First Radio Announcer ..................................................... Jack Fox Second Radio Announcer ...................................................... Jack Fox Director ......................................... Miss Elaine Munal Stage Managers ...................... Jack Fox and Dorris Lippert The Senior class presented its annual play “The Merry Hares” on Friday night, May 8. The comedy was well attended and greatly enjoyed. Miss Munal and the cast should be congratulated upon a successful play. M. C. H. S. 1949 U(i£ {JtCofimzt FOOTBALL Top Row:—Miller. Howell. Rush. Duncan. Shelton. R. Austin. Walbright, Stroube, Young. Williams. Young. Pergande. Haverkamp. Second Row:—Greenwood. Smith, Cunningham. Kommer, Bowman, Smith. Cougill, McSparin, Kingsley. Dismuke, Fulkerson, Woodford. Coach Schneeman. First Row:—Kreuter. Schneeman. Grace, Harvill. McDearmon, Palmer, C. Austin, Shaw. Comer, Bolton, Henderson. The Trojans of 1948 did not appear as successful as the previous year’s team in the won and lost column, but taking into consideration that returning lettermen were almost nil. the team fared quite well. Schneeman, Henderson. Fulkerson and Comer formed the nucleus of the squad which did well even though they had had little experience. The men of Troy entertained Cairo for their initial test. The boys from the South sported one of the best teams in this section. With no Helen of Troy to spur them on, the Trojans fell 40 to 6. The Trojans played winning ball against Carmi. hut alas and alack, when the dust settled they were humbled 21 to 6. It was a well played game, even though the score was against us. In the Johnston City contest, the Trojans worked overtime but they still could not gain a scoring play. The game was played in the midstrip with neither team getting too far in the adversary’s territory. Outscored, but not outplayed, the Trojans fell 12 to 0. Anna came to the Metropolis gridiron in the next fray. Lady Luck gave the nod to Anna and proceeded to back it up with a score of 18 to 6. At last it happened! The Trojans broke loose on a few brilliant plays and beat a highly regarded Carterville eleven. 18 to 6. The Trojans moved to Eldorado for the last game of the season. Eldorado had quite a powerhouse and when the Trojans picked themselves out of the mud the sad news was 40 to 0. M. C. H. S. 1949 DIU fJCCofimst BASKETBALL Back Row:—Coach Schneeman. Greenwood. Manager, McDearmon, Austin. Littlemeyer. Palmer, Schneeman. John Young. Manager. Bottom Row:—Kreuter. Kommer. Smith. Fort. Cunningham. Fulkerson. The Trojans finished the ‘48 49 season with a record of 17 wins and 10 losses, (these figures include Christmas. Regional, and Sectional Tournament games.) The Trojans will lose four of the first five players next year: Fulkerson. Palmer. Schneeman. and Austin. M. C. H. S. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE—1948-1949 We They November 26. Friday (Here) Marion ......................v........45 50 December 3, Friday (There) Brook port ...........................56 36 December 7, Tuesday (There) McLeansboro ....................... 69 47 December 10. Friday (Here) Cairo ............................... 72 43 December 14. Tuesday (There) Rosiclare ..........................45 37 December 17, Friday (Here) Lone Oak .............................32 30 December 21. Tuesday (Here) Golconda ............................56 41 December 30. 31. and January 1—Christmas Tournament at Johnston City. January 4. Tuesday (There) Karnak ...............................69 49 January 7. Friday (Here) Tilghman .............................. 48 68 January 11. Tuesday (Here) Vienna ...............................53 56 January 14. Friday (Here) Evansville Memorial ...................46 52 January 18. Tuesday (There) Heath .............................. 61 57 January 21. Friday (There) Anna .................................49 71 January 28. Friday (There) Tilghman .............................46 55 February 4. Friday (Here) Johnston City .........................36 58 February 9. Wednesday (There) Vienna ........................... 44 60 February 11. Friday (Here) Karnak ...............................63 31 February 18, Friday (Here) Heath ................................65 49 February 21, Monday (There) St. Mary’s ..........................49 43 February 22, Tuesday (There) Cairo -.............................62 31 Coach—George A. “Dutch Schneeman: Manager—James Greenwood 1949 M. C. H. S. DL fJ[[oh)mt BASKETBALL PALMER FORT KOMMER (Guard) (Forward) (Guard) CUNNINGHAM LITTLEMEYER AUSTIN (Guard) (Center) (Forward) SCHNEEMAN SMITH McDEARMON (Forward) (Forward) (Center) FULKERSON (Guard) KREUTER (Forward) M. C. H. S TROJANS 1949 M. C. H. S. £jC[olunzt Miss Munal (in Rhetoric): “Spit out your gum, John. Everytime I look, you stop chewing.” John Artman: “I wasn’t watching you, Miss Munal, or you wouldn’t have caught me.” Mrs. Smith: “Edwin, what did you do with your chewing gum?” Edwin: “I put it in my pocket.” Mrs. Smith: “Then what are you chewing?” Edwin: “My fingernail. There isn’t anything else left to chew.” Charles Austin in English IV class asked the question, “Why did Scyllas send King Nisus a lock of her hair?” John Artman answered: “To see if she had a Toni.” Jack Miller, after a test: “Mrs. Smith, don’t count those last nineteen questions, I used invisible ink.” Betty Laird in Home Ec. Ill: (holding up label off can) This label tells how many peas are in the can.” Mrs. Tullock: “How many.” Betty L.: “Approximately two and one-half cups.” Mr. Highfill: (in Geometry class) “If I broke this piece of chalk into two equal parts, what would you say would be true?” Allan Elliott: “That you had a whole piece of chalk in the first place.” Mr. Sehneeman: “How did the North transport Negroes from the South?” La Wanda Taylor: “Underground.” Mrs. Smith: “What was the Spanish Armada?” “Yotts” Sehneeman: “Where two P. T. boats went up the river and destroyed the Spanish fleet.” Mrs. Smith: “What were the three periods of Shakespeare’s life?” McSparin: “Beginning, middle, and end.” Miss Munal: (hearing a rattle of paper) “Frances, what have you?” Frances Wells: “Nothing-------yet.” Mrs. Smith: “Is that your paper?” Jim Hankins: “I reckon so; it has my name on it.” Mr8. Smith: “In Miltons PILGRIM’S PROGRESS what was Christian carrying in his hand?” Bright Student: “Hamburgers.” Mrs. Smith: “In Gulliver's Travels, Swift (the author) said horses were superior to man in what ways?” Jack Miller: “Horse races.” Edwin Timm to Mrs. Smith: “Do you know how you can remember that a neuter noun in the ablative case ends in ‘a’?” Mrs. Smith: “No.” Edwin: “‘A’ is the first letter of the alphabet.” ENGRAVINGS IN THIS YEARBOOK BY ARTISTS ENGRAVERS CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS M. C. H. S. 1949 'Ufiz £J[[ofinizt = = METROPOLIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR FOR 1948-1949 1948 Sept. 1—Wednesday ...................................................... Registration Sept. 2—Thurs..................................................... Classes Begin Sept. 6—Mon................................................ Labor Day (No School) Oct. 6—Wed............................... Lyceum Number—Walter Everman 3 p. m. Oct. 13—Wed.............................................. First Six Weeks Ends Oct. 15—Fri......................................... Citizenship Grades Completed Oct. 19—Tues.............................................. Report Cards Completed Oct. 20—Wed. ............................................. Report Cards Distributed Oct. 25—Mon..................... So. Div. I. E. A. Meeting, Carbondale (No School) Nov. 2—Tues........................ Lyceum Number—Marguerite Shoemaker 3 p. m. Nov. 11—Thurs........................................ Armistice Day (No School) Nov. 12—Fri......................................................... Junior Play Nov. 22, 23 ....................................... County Institute (No School) Nov. 24, 25, 26 Thanksgiving Vacation Dec. 2—Thurs.............................................. Second Six Weeks Ends Dec. 6—Mon........................................... Citizenship Grades Completed Dec. 8—Wed................................................ Report Cards Completed Dec. 9—Thurs............................................. Report Cards Distributed Dec. 22—Wed................................ 3:45 p. m. Christmas Vacation Begins 1949 Jan. 3—Mon.................................... 8:15 a. m. Christmas Vacation Ends Jan. 19, 20, 21 ................................... First Semester Examinations Jan. 24—Mon...................................... Opening Day of Second Semester Jan. 28—Fri........................ Lyceum Number—Conservatory Players 3 p. m. Feb. 1—Tues............................................... Report Cards Completed Feb. 2—Wed................................................ Report Cards Distributed Feb. 14—Mon................................. Lyceum Number—Mrs. Bill Bryant 3 p. m. Mar. 1-4 ................................. Regional Basketball Tournament (Here) Mar. 4—Fri. ............................................. Fourth Six Weeks Ends Mar. 8—Tues.......................................... Citizenship Grades Completed Mar. 9-11 ...................................... Sectional Tourney at Carbondale Mar. 10—Thurs............................................. Report Cards Completed Mar. 11—Fri.............................................. Report Cards Distributed Mar. 28—Mon................................. Lyceum Number—Albert Stewart 3 p. m. April 14—Thurs.................................................... Spring Concert April 14—Thurs............................................. Fifth Six Weeks Ends April 15—Fri. ......................................... Good Friday (No School) April 18—Mon......................................... Citizenship Grades Completed April 21—Thurs............................................ Report Cards Completed April 22—Fri.............................................. Report Cards Distributed May 6—Fri........................................................... Senior Play May 13—Fri................................................ Junior-Senior Reception May 17—Tues............................ Citizenship and Exemption Lists Completed May 18—Wed......................................... Senior Exemptions Announced May 19, 20 ................................................... Senior Examinations May 23, 24, 25 .................... 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