Neoga High School - Tomahawk Yearbook (Neoga, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1954 volume:

7(te 7 wt iiawk Presented by the Senior Class of 1954 As we look out into the World, we see many new hopes and new dreams. We realize, that soon, we are to leave Neoga High School. It is now time foi our year book. We hope that you will enjoy it as much as we enjoyed giving it to you. May many happy memories come to those who leaf through pages of this book. May our work not be in vain. Finding it impossible to express in sketches and phrases our true impression of our high school, we invite you to look behind the pictures. ... to read between the lines. Only there it is possible to catch a glimpse of the personalities and activities we know and love. � TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS JUNIOR HIGH This page with the compliments of: BRADY’S GENERAL STORE SCHWARTZ AUTO PARTS BERKSONS TOTS TEENS BURTICHI GIFT SHOP ELLIOT’S LAMPERT’S SUPREME DAIRY PRODUCTS COMPANY BERNIE'S BARBER SHOP We, the Seniors of Neoga High School, Class of 1954, do hereby de- dicate our annual to the taxpayers of Neoga Community Unit District No. 3 in appreciation of our new gymnasium and the improvements of our old building. We sincerely appreciate the efforts of our admin- istrators and members of the community for bringing to us the speedy realization of this new building ... a building which is truly incen- tive to learning. Mrs. Lloyd Kraft accepted the building which Mr.Glenn Albin, School Board President, present- ed to the community. Dedica- tion services were held Novem- ber 1, 1953 in the gymnasium. This page with the Compliments of CUMBERLAND COUNTY NATIONAL BANK The Tomahawk Staff presents the 1954 Tomahawk. The staff members were; Ida Mae Beals, Linda Parker, Martha Kraft, Richard Albin, Bill Alexander, Rex Lindley, Nancy Cann, Jessie Green, Phyllis Oakley, Marian Oakley, Marie Cooper. Marian Oakley Editor With the help of all the staff and membersof the Senior class our Tomahawk is one to be proud of. Student Council Our Student Council was organized to help solve the different pro- blems of the students. Because we have had this organization only three consecutive years, it has not been too active this year. Our biggest accomplishment this year was the supervising of the Dedication and open house of the new addition and other improvements in our school building. Our sponsors this year were Mr. Voris and Mr. Curl. The officers are: PRESIDENT...........................Jessie Green VICE PRESIDENT.........................Carol Cann SECRETARY...........................John Schutte REPORTERS...............Judy Anderson, Dean Walk Other members are Sharon Greeson, Bill Sheehan, and Harlan Lock. This page with the compliments of: JACOBSEN LUMBER COMPANY NEOGA EQUIPMENT THIS IS IT ... . OUR PRIDE AND JOY. Many the times we've walked up the steps into our school — but this year it was different. Our new gymnasium and the improvements in our old building were completed. This had been the dream of our fellow students from many years back and to us it was a dream come true. This page with the compliments of: Gingham Inn Cafe Martha's Beauty Shop C. T. N. Telephone Company Gamble's Swengels Service Station Lester’s Standard Oil Company Kurlette Beauty Shop WE'RE PROUD TO SAY .... THIS IS OUR HIGH SCHOOL. But we aren't too much of a serious bunch, for we laugh and sing and play, also. Our cheering and screaming during games, our small talk and laughter floating out of Kritz'sCafe after a game, the latest gossip echoing in the halls between classes, the shouts of the basketball boys from the gym after school, a clarinet practicing in the band room, these things too, are a part of our building. Neoga High School is indeed one of laughter and learning. But now let's turn the pages and see who makes up the classes, and faculty and activities. BOARD OF EDUCATION Glenn Albin - President Robert Woolery - Secretary Clayton Doll Richard Peters Carl Wilson Charles Marshall Marion Greeson The annals of no academic institution are written by students, teachers, and adminis- trators alone. In addition there are those who, after hours give unselfishly of their leisure and energy with little or no compensating returns. So it is with the policy mak- ing body of this school, our Board of Education. Every student is indeed indebted to the builders of NeogaHigh and would like to take this opportunity to thank our Board of Education for the wonderful job they have just completed. Here is a picture of our past and present Board Members as they appeared at the Dedication service of our new gymnasium. SUPERINTENDENT Floyd Curl James Millikin University B.S. - Industrial Education Iowa State College M.S. - Education Mr. Curl is a man who well deserves the praise and respect of all who know him. He has spent many of his waking hours dreaming up ways to further the progress of students in the educational system of our city. This year he has seen his plans materialize in the form of our new gym and the improvements of our old building. Mr. Curls’ office is open to anyone with a problem. The Seniors would like to take this opportunity to say “Thank you for everything, Mr. Curi. Mrs. Greeson Secretary Realizing the complications of keeping the books, plus lots of other jobs, our secretary does an outstanding job in our school office. Mrs. Greeson is respected and admired by all the students at N.H.S. The Seniors wish to thank Mrs. Greeson for all her help this past year. COOKS JANITORS Agnes Meyers and Mrs. Nathan Stewart Walter Odle and Bill Steger BUS DRIVERS FIRST ROW: Lyle Lock, Ralph White, James Toops, Eliott Rieman. SECOND ROW: Erson Lacy, Ellsworth Palmer, Walter Odle, Willis Fort, Lowal Ragon, Louis Voris. NOT PICTURED: Dallas Gilbert. JAMES L. LEMMING Vocational Ag. S.I.U. - U. of I. B.S. - Agriculture M.S. - Education Senior Sponsor EUGENE REIMAN Gen. Science, Math, Physics S.I.U. B.S. - Physics, Math M.S. - Education, Math Freshman Sponsor HOWARD S. LOUTHAN Gen. Science, Biology U. of I. B.S. - Agriculture ELIZABETH HOLLADAY Music - Vocal, Instrumental James Millikin University B.S. - Music Education Senior Sponsor JOHN A. HORNADAY Boys P.E., Coach Huntington College B.S. - P.E., Hist. Sophomore Sponsor ELLSWORTH PALMER English, Speech I.S.T.C. B.S. - Education EUNICE BUSTRIN Business Education B.S. - S.M.U. State College, Springfield One year Grad. Study, U. of I. SHIRLEY FLOOD Girls P.E. E.I.S.C. Sophomore Sponsor LOUIS K. VOR1S Social Science, Hist., Gen. Business Supt. of Transportation Butler University E.I.S.C. B.S. - Social Science WANDA JUNE BELL Vocational Home Ec. E.I.S.C. B.S. - Education CARRIE CARSON Latin, English U. of I. - A.B. U. of Mo. Extension in Latin RALPH R. WHITE Industrial Arts, Drivers Training E.I.S.C. B.A. - Ind. Arts U. of I. M.S. - Education Junior Sponsor GRACE DRESBACK Junior High Social Science E.I.S.C. LORRAINE WHITE Junior High Health and Science 2 Year Diploma E.I.S.C. Junior Sponsor EDNA McKINNEY Junior High English E.I.S.C. CHARLES E. CHAPPELEAR v 'Ml Jr. High Principal Jr. High Arithmetic I.S.T.C. B.S. - Commerce Physical Education U. of 1. M.S. - Education SetdoHa EVELYN WHITE President Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Chorus 1.2.3.4, Octet. 1,2, Harmonic Dozen. 3.4, Band, 1,2,3,4, Spanish Club, 1, Messenger, 1. 2, 3, 4; Class Play, 3, Class Officer, 3,4, Drama Club, 4, JOHN SCHUTTE Vice-President, Pep Club, 1,2.3,4, Cheerleader. 4, Chorus, 1,2,4, F. F. A,,l,2,3.4,HomecomingCourt,4, F.F.A. - F.H.A. Court, 4, Student Council, 3,4, Student Council Of- ficer, 4, LYLAH SCHUTTE Treasurer. Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Of- ficer. 4, Chorus 1,4, F.H.A. 1,2,3, 4, Officer, 2, Library Club, 3.4, Officer, 3,4, Messenger, 4, Home- coming Queen 4, Carnival Court, 3, F.F.A. - F.H.A. Court, 2, Stu- dent Council, 2. Officer, 2, Drama Club, 4. MARIE COOPER Reporter, Pep Club, 1,2,3.4, Band 2,3,4, F.H.A. 2,3,4, Spanish Club, 1,2, Messenger 4, Tomahawk Staff 4, Class Play, 3, Homecoming Court 4, Drama Club 4. WAYNE ANDREWS Pep Club, 4, N. Club 1, F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. F.F.A. Officer, 4. RICHARD ALBIN Pep Club 1.2,3,4, N. Club, 2,3, Bas- ketball, 1,2,3,4, Baseball, 4, Track, 3,4, Chorus, 1,2,3,4, Harmonic Dozen, 4, F.F.A., 1,2, Tomahawk Staff 4, Class Play, 3, Homecoming Court. 4, Class Officer, 2. BILL ALEXANDER Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Basketball. 2, Chorus, 3,4, Harmonic Dozen, 4, Octet, 2. Band, 1,2,4, F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4, Officer, 4. Tomahawk Staff, 4. Class Play 3, Class Officer. 2, Drama Club, 4. IDA MAE BEALS Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 2, Li- brary Club, 2,3,4, G.A.A., 1,2,3,4, Messenger, 3. Tomahawk Staff, 4, Drama Club, 4, Officer, 4. JOY BEALS Pep Club, 1.2,3,4, Library Club, 4, G.A.A., 4, Messenger, 3, Drama Club, 4. NEVA BRAY Pep Club, 2,3,4, Pep Club Officer, 3. F.H.A., 2,3,4, Officer, 3, Class Play, 3, F.F.A. - F.H.A. Court. 4. Drama Club, 4, Officer, 4. NORMA BUEKER Transfer from Stewardson - Stras- burg, 4. Library Club. 4, G.A.A., 4, Messenger Staff. 4. NANCY CANN Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1,4, F. H.A., 1,2,3,4, F.H.A. Officer, 4, G. A.A., 3,4, Messenger 3,4, Toma- hawk Staff, 4, Homecoming Court, 4, Drama Club, 4, Officer, 4. DON CORDES Pep Club, 1.2,3,4, N. Club, 2.3, Basketball, 1,2,3,4, Baseball 1, 2,3,4. JAMES CROY Pep Club, 1.2,3,4, Officer, 4. Cho- rus. 1,2,3,4, F.F.A., 1,2,3, Library Club, 1, Messenger, 4, Home- coming Court, 4, F.F.A. - F.H.A. Court, 3,4, Drama Club, 4. VIRGIE DEARMAN Transfer from Findlay. 4, Pep Club, 4, G.A.A. , 4, Messenger Editor, 4. JANET EDWARDS Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1,2,4, Band, 1.2.3.4, F.H.A., 1,2,3,4, Of- ficer, 2,3,4, Library Club, 2, G. A.A., 1,3,4, Messenger 1,3,4, F.F. A. - F.H.A. Court, 4, Class Of- ficer. 1. t JIM FARR Pep Club, 1,2,3.4, N. Club, 2.3, Basketball, 1.2,3,4, Band, 1.2,3,4. Spanish Club, 1,2,3, Library Club, 1.2,3. VIRGINIA GARRETT Transfer from Stewardson - -Stras- burg, 3, Pep Club, 3,4. F.H.A. 3, 4. Messenger, 3,4. Class Officer, 3. b V f A ____ JESSIE GREEN Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1,2,3,4, Harmonic Dozen, 3,4, Band, 1,2,3,4, F.H.A., 1,2,3,4, Officer, 3,4, G.A.A., 4, Messenger, 3,4, Tomahawk Staff, 4, Class play, 3, F.H.A. - F.F.A. Court, 4, Student Council 3,4, Of- ficer, 4, Drama Club, 4. DWIGHT KOESTER Pep Club, 2,3,4, Chorus, 1, Li- brary Club, 4, Officer, 4, Messenger Staff, 4. ROBERT KONRAD Pep Club. 1,2,3,4, F.F.A., 1, Li- brary Club, 2,3,4, Messenger Staff, 4, MARTHA KRAFT Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Cheerleader, 1, 2.4, Chorus, 1,3,4, Harmonic Dozen. 3.4, Octet, 1.2, Band, 1,2.3,4. F. H.A., 1,2,3,4, Officer, 4, Spanish Club, 1,2, G.A.A., 1,2,3,4, Messen- ger Staff, 4, Tomahawk Staff, 4, Class play, 3, Homecoming Court, 4, Carnival Court, 1, F.H.A. - F.F.A. Court, 4, Class Officer. 1, Drama Club, 4. JOHN LAWSON Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, N. Club. 1,2,3, Basketball, 1,2,4, Baseball, 1,2,3,4, Track, 2. REX LINDLEY Pep Club. 1,2,3,4, N. Club, 2.3, Officer, 3, Basketball, 1,2,3,4, Cho- rus, 1,2,3,4, Harmonic Dozen. 3,4, Tomahawk Staff, 4, Class Play, 3, Homecoming King, 4, Carnival Court, 3, Student Council, 2, Class Officer, 2,3, Baseball, 1,2,3,4, Track. 1,2,3,4. t SHIRLEY MARTIN Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1,2,3, Library Club, 2,3, G.A.A., 4, Mes- senger, 4. MARIAN OAKLEY Tomahawk Editor, 4, Pep Club, 1, 2.3.4, Cheerleader, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1.2.3.4, Octet, 1,2, Harmonic Dozen. 3.4, Band, 1,2,3,4, F.H.A., 2,3,4, Officer, 3. Spanish Club, 1,2. Of- ficer, 2, Library Club, 1,2, G.A.A., 1.2.3.4, Messenger, 2,3,4, Toma- hawk Staff, 3. Class Play, 3, Home- coming Court, 4, Drama Club, 4. HELEN ORR Transfer from Mattoon, 4, Library Club, 4, Messenger Staff, 4. LINDA PARKER Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 1,2. Li- brary Club, 2,3,4, G.A.A.4,Officer, 4, Class Play, 3, Tomahawk Staff, 4. HAROLD PATRICK Pep Club. 1.2,3,4, N. Club, 2,3, Basketball, 1,2,3.4. Baseball. 2,4, Track, 1.2,3,4, CLARENCE SCHUTTE Transfer from Sigel, 3, Pep Club, 3,4, N, Club, 3. Basketball. 3,4, Chorus. 4. F.F.A., 3,4, Officer, 4. Homecoming Court, 4. F.H.A. - F.F.A. Court, 4. LAWRENCE SCHWERDT Transfer from Sigel. 3, Pep Club, 3,4, F.F.A., 3,4. JOHN SHEEHAN Pep Club, 1,2,4, Band, 1,2.3,4, F. F.A., 3,4, Library Club, 1, Officer, 1. BARBARA SHUEMAKER Pep Club, 1,2,3,4, Chorus, 4, Band, 1,2,3,4, F.H.A., 1,2,3,4, Officer, 3, Library Club. 2, Messenger, 4. DELBERT SPENCER Pep Club, 4, F.F.A., 1.2.3.4, Of- ficer, 4. DONALD SPENCER Pep Club. 4. F.F.A., 1.2,3.4, Of- ficer, 4. LOUISE STEPHENS Messenger, 4, Latin Club, 4. A r JACK TAYLOR Transfer from Mattoon, 2, Pep Club, 3,4, F.F.A. 3,4. KAY WAMPLER Pep Club. 1,2, Chorus, 1,2, Mes- senger, 4, Latin Club. 4. DUANE WARNER Pep Club, 1,3,4, F.F.A., 1,2,3,4, Basketball Manager, 3,4. DON WENDT Transfer from Teutopolis, 4, Pep Club, 4, Chorus, 4, F.F.A. 4, Drama Club, 4. GEORGE WHITE Pep Club, 1.2,3.4, Chorus, 1,2,3,4, Harmonic Dozen, 4, Band, 2,3,4, Class Play, 3, Student Council, 3, Drama Club, 4, Officer, 4, Base- ball. 2,3,4. QIcu a Stecond In the fall of nineteen hundred and fifty, forty-three Freshmen entered Neoga High School eager to gain much in the next four years. On the journey to nineteen hundred and fifty-four, eight fell by the way side, one transfered to another school and three entered the armed service. To the class role we added Neva BevaBray, Virginia Garrett, Virgie Dearman. Helen Orr, Norma Bueker, Clarence Schutte, Lawrence Schwerdt, Don Wendt, and Jack Taylor. We now have forty- one enrolled. As Juniors we presented a three act comedy entitled. “Parents are Like That”. Another high-light of that year was our Junior-Senior Prom. Decorations of pyramids and palm trees revealed the theme “You Belong to Me”. As Seniors we presented a three act comedy entitled “Afraid of the Dark”. The Homecoming dance was decorated to carry out the theme “Christmas Follies . The financing of this Tomahawk was made by Assembly programs, variety show, and class plays. The Senior class realizes the experience gained in their four years at N.H.S., both social and educational and they know it will aid them in their pursuit of life and happiness. Class Flower - Yellow Rose Class Color - Lavender and Yellow Class Motto - We Will Build ew wm We, the members of the Class of 1954, in view of the fact that we are about to depart in peace from dear ole Neoga High School, do hereby state our last will and testament. The Class of 54 wills to -- Mr. Curl - Our sympathy 11 Mrs. Greeson - A new method of moving furniture. Mr. Reiman - Angels for a physics class. Miss Bustrin - A new stop watch. Mr. Louthan - Contract for the Red Buttons Show. Mrs. Carson - Well behaved Sophomore English Class. Mr. Lemming - A farm shop for the High School Ag. boys. Mrs. Bell - A Home Ec. III. class. Mr. White - An industrial arts shop the equivalent of the farm shop. Mrs. Holladay - Co-Operative Senior class. Mr. Voris - New buses Mr. Hornaday - More boys like Pud Saunders. Mrs. Flood - A store room for her lost and found articles. Mr. Palmer - The privilege of picking out his own class play. The individuals of the class of '54 wish to leave some of their best loved possessions to their friends: To Bill Steger - A robot janitor To Walt Odle - A push-button system to keep all the doors locked. To the cooks - A budget twice as large as the present one. I, Richard Albin, will my clown suit to Don Johnson. I, Bill Alexander, will my boldness to John Wilson. I, Wayne Andrews, will my nickname, Mouse, to Bob Ludwig. I, Ida Mae Beals, will my meekness to Jane Walden. I, Joy Beals, will my heighth to Judy SwengeL I, Neva Bray, will my membership in Senior Seven to anyone who can stand late hours. I, Norma Bufeker, will my ability in sports to Leona Mehl. I, Nancy Cann, will my slimness to Mary Jane Keck. I, Marie Cooper, will my interest in Cumberland to Evelyn Cooper. I, Don Cordes, will my tardiness to Marion Hammond. I, Sonny Croy, will my casual laughing smile to Jerry Authenreith. I, Virgie Dearman, will my job as Editor of the Messenger to Shirley Deadmond. 1, Janet Edwards, will my interest in F.H.A. to Frances Bartlett. I, Jim Farr, will my ability to foul to Jerry Wilson. I, Virginia Garren, will my heighth to Linda Beals. I, Jessie Green, will my freckles to anyone that is stupid enough to want them. I, Dwight Koester, will my typing grades to Roger Dow. I, Robert Knorad, will my list of dates to Dean Walk. I, Martha Kraft, will my bashful ways to Verna Beals. I, John Lawson, will my Family Living book to Homer Russell. I, Rex Lindley. will my Homecoming crown to Ronald Russell. I, Shirley Martin, will my blonde hair to Pat Conner. I, Marian Oakley, will my cheerleading suit to Shirley Price. I, Helen Orr, will my place in American History to anyone who wants it. I, Linda Parker, will my ability to play basketball to Betty Kline. I, Harold Patrick, will my Blue Goose to anyone who would have it. I, Clarence Schutte. will my 77’s to Dick Peters. I, John Schutte, will my wild night life to Charles Ferris. I, Lylah Schutte, will my Homecoming Crown to Betty Barrett. I, Larry Schwerdt, will my Family Living “nap'’ to Duck White. I, John Sheehan, will my good ideas to Paul Sheehan. I, Barbara Shumaker, will my ability to type to Dorothy Heilman. I, Delbert Spencer, will my office in F.F.A. to Don McMullen. I, Donald Spencer, will my twin brother to Joyce Young. I, Louise Stephens, will my American History grades to Dorothy Hardesty. I, Jack Taylor, will my “34” Chevrolet to next years Drivers Training Class. I, Kay Wampler, will my typing skill to Ruth Ann Sullender. I, Duane Warner, will my nickname “Kay” to Howard Beard. I, Don Wendt, will my way with the girls to Jim Haskett. I, Evelyn White, will my class presidency to anyone who has the ability to settle arguments. I, George White, will my old Chevie to Pud’s Square Deal” Stop and Swap. Witnesses: I. B. Truthful, U. R. Nuts, Lotta Baloney. This page with the compliments of: FRANK KERN MANUFACTURING COMPANY NEOGA MANUFACTURING COMPANY Sectet Gm itio-na Jessie Green - To raise a football team and five cheerleaders. Marian Oakley - To teach little tots and have some of my own. Evelyn White - Drummer of a dance band. Neva Bray - To be mother of an orphanage. Joy Beals - Head matron of an orphanage. Linda Parker - own a new home. Mae Martin - To marry a millionaire. Ida Me Beals - a famous beautician. Kay Wampler - get married. Janet Edwards - To live on a farm (but not by herself). Martha Kraft - To play a bass fiddle in a dance band. Marie Cooper - To marry a coach and have seven boys Virgie Dearman - To be a receptionist. Lylah Schutte - To be a model. Barbara Shuemaker - To be a housewife. Norma Bueker - To learn how to square dance better. Helen Orr - To be a nurse. Louise Stephens - To help others. Virginia Garrett - To go on a fishing trip to Wisconsin. Nancy Cann - To have a farm for under-privileged children. Wayne Andrews - To be sectional President of F.F.A. Larry Schwerdt - To sleep Donald Spencer - To be a farmer. Delbert Spencer - To be a farmer. Duane Warner - To be a manager of the Harlem Globe Trotters. Rex Lindley - To be successful in life. Don Cordes - To spend a lot of time in T-Town. Sonny Croy - To be a farmer. John Lawson - To pitch a no hit game. Jack Taylor - to be a farmer. Bill Alexander - Be the owner of a burlesque show. George White - To be a detective. Jim Farr - To be an engineer. Bob Knorad - To own a 1,000 acre farm. Dwight Koester - To be a manager of some business company. Harold Patrick - To be able to think. Clarence Schutte - To live a little. John Schutte - To be an aeronautics engineer. John Sheehan - To have a harem of girls. Don Wendt - To be the owner of some big night club. Richard Albin - To be a jet ace. This page with the compliments of: WARNER'S OFFICE EQUIPMENT NATIONAL BANK OF MATTOON CLASS OFFICERS Carol Cann...............................President John Wilson.........................Vice-President Barbara Bell.............................Secretary Betty Barrett............................Treasurer Shirley Schroeder Junia . Claa The Junior class enjoyed a very success- ful year. Their money-making schemes were: class play, selling candy, bake sale, and assembly programs. At the end of the first semester Jerry Authenreith from Mat- toon and Ronnie Eggers from Kansas joined our class. Jerry played on our basketball team and we're looking forward to having him play next year. The Juniors' say thanks' to Mr. and Mrs. White, their class sponsors, for all their help this past year. John Baker Betty Barrett Barbara Bell Lorene Beals Verna Beals Louise Casstevens Carol Cann Pat Conner Shirley Deadmond Willard DeLong Carol Fleming Bob Gentry Evelyn Goad Dorothy Hardesty Judy Harvey Jim Haskett Bob Hatten Dorothy Heilman Don Johnson Diane Jones Donna Jones Charles Keck Mary Jane Keck Don Lawson Don McMullen Leona Mehl Phyllis Oakley Richard Peters Ronald Russell Shirley Schroeder Paul Sheehan Dean Walk S pAemaxe (Haa The first week of school we elected class of- ficers who are: Roger Beals, President, Bob Tucker, Vice-President, Pat Overmeyer, Secretary, Louise Bray, Reporter. Our class sponsors are Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Hornaday. We wish to thank out sponsors for their guid- ance throughout this year. Judy Anderson Joann Ballinger Frances Bartlett Roger Beals Roy Beals Howard Beard Carolyn Bell Victor Brandenburg Louise Bray Larry Carruthers Betty Cline Carl Clough Evelyn Cooper Dorothy Dow Roger Dow Katheryn Fear Charles Ferris Gail Fleming Delores Floyd Gary Freeland Betty Kritz Norita Lacy Bill Latch Harlan Lock Robert Ludwig Joann Manion Charles Meyers Beverly Myers Geraldine Niebrugge Pat Overmeyer Raymond Overmeyer Ann Price Do risi ee Price Roy Price Shirley Price Earl Russell William Saunders Robert Senteny Bill Sheehan Kenny Shumaker Bob St. John Ruth Sullender Judy Swengel Carl Swick Betty Tingley Naomi Trigg Bob Tucker Barbara Vance Peggy Waggoner Jane Walden Jerry Wilson Roberta Woolery r 3 r , CLASS OFFICERS Sharon Patterson.......................President Jim Holloway......................Vice-President Sharon Greeson...............Secretary-Treasurer Larry Blake.............................Reporter frieafutieti GIcusa On August 31, 45 Freshmen en- listed in Neoga High School. Mr. Reiman and Mr. Palmer were cho- sen as class sponsors. On the unforgettable date of October 7, the upper classmen held the Freshmen Initiation. The Freshies received their judge- ment from several members of the Sophomore class. We would like to thank the faculty for putting up with us this year. Paul Adkins Peggy Ballinger George Bartlett Linda Beals Larry Blake Duane Brown Lindsay Brown Johanna Chancellor Louise Cole Evelyn Cordes Gene Conner June Croy Janette Deadmond Linda Evans Carolyn Freeis Joyce Gilbert Sharon Greeson Jack Hardesty John Harvey Jim Hollaway Jerry Krietemeyer Rose Koester Madonna Heilman Jim Lawson Jack Martin Floell a May Carolyn Mehl Dean Miller Bill Moran Joyce Orr Shirley Patrick Sharon Patterson Charles Pattin Beverly Shumaker Jerry Warner Sue Wheeler Virgil White Don Willenborg REMEMBER WHEN!!!!! The Seniors went to Mattoon to The Juniors put on an excellent have their Senior pictures taken? class play? These two were classified as Sophomores?!!! The Freshman basketball team had good form? We study! The jazz band, After the game A basketball team? Put another nickel in. $$$$$ BACK ROW: Left to Right; Richard Peters, Jack Taylor, Bob St. John, Kenny Shuemaker, Bob Tucker, Wayne Johnson, Bill Latch, Larry Schwerdt, Jim Holloway, Robert Senteny, Dean Walk, John Schutte, Don Wendt, John Sheehan, SECOND ROW: Paul Sheehan, Duane Brown, John Harvey, George Bartlett, Bill Wilson, Larry Carruthers, Jerry Warner, Paul Adkins, Bob Ludwig, Bill Sheehan, Vincent Keck, Don Willenborg, Virgil White. FIRST ROW: Mr. Lemming, Duane Warner, Clarence Schutte, Don McMullen, Wayne Andrews, Willard DeLong, Bill Alexander, Bob Hatten, John Wilson, Don Johnson, Jim Haskett, Bob Gentry, Don White, Bill Moran. F F A The Future Farmers Of America is the organization for boys studying vocational agriculture. The founda- tion of the organization is built upon leadership and character development, sportsmanship, co-operation, service, thrift, scholarship, and improved agriculture. Officers for the 1953-54 term President - Wayne Andrews Vice. Pres. - Bill Alexander Sec. - Delbert Spencer Treas. - John Wilson Rept. - Donald Spencer Sentinel - Clarence Schute OUR MOTTO IS: “Learning to do: Doing to learn; Earning to live: Living to serve.” were: BACK ROW: Left to Right; Barbara Shuemaker, Marian Oakley, Evelyn Cordes, Jeanette Dead- mond, Louise Bray, Evelyn Cooper, Shirley Price, Beverly Myers, Pat Overmyer, Johanna Chancellor, Neva Bray, Carol Cann. THIRD ROW: Joyce Gilbert. Sharon Greeson, Linda Beals. Evelyn Goad, Lylah Schutte, Roberta Woolery, Naomi Trigg, Barbara Vance, Phyllis Knox. SECOND ROW: Donna Jones, Jane Walden, Ann Price, Virginia Garrett, Sue Wheeler, Dorislee Price, Diane Jones, Lorene Beals, Gail Fleming. Verna Beals. FIRST ROW: JuneCroy, Beverly Shuemaker, Luise Cole, Betty Henderson, Linda Evans, Sharon Patterson, Peggy Ballinger, Carol Fleming, Marie Cooper. The Future Homemakers of America is a national organization with which the Neoga Chapter is affiliated. Our chapter consists of 50 members. One semester of Homemaking is required to be eligible for member- ship. National F.H.A. Week was observed by church attendance, “Hobo Day, assembly program, bake sale, red and white day, and planting a rose bush. Two hoped for projects are a Spring Dance and a ed- ucational trip to Terre Haute. Twenty-five couples enjoyed the annual Section 14 Sweetheart Dance at Stewardson-Strasburg High SchooL Officers for the 1953-54 term were: President-Janet Edwards V. Pres. - Betty Barren Secretary-Jessie Green Treasurer-Mary Jane Keck Parliamentarian-Nancy Cann Historian-Frances Bartlen Public Relations-Martha Kraft Song Leader-Phyllis Oakley Recreation Chr.-Delores Floyd Advisor-Mrs. Bell This is our first year of Larin, therefore, the Latin Club has not achieved too much. Our officers this year were Vema Beals, President; Jim Haskett, Vice-President; Barbara Vance, Secretary; Larry Blake, Treasurer. Our dues were $. 25. During the Christmas season we went to different classrooms and sang carols in Larin. We had 18 members this year. Left to Right; Judy Harvey, Lorene Beals, Jim Haskett, Larry Blake, Vema Beals, Carol Fleming, Joann Manton, Louise Stephens, Barbara Vance, Louise Bray, Mrs. Carson, Peggy Waggoner, Judy Swengle, Kay Wampler, Joyce Orr, Shirley Patrick. £ifaiaxy, C£u The Library Club had its first meeting of the year on Sept- ember 8th, under the direction of Mr. Louthan. The following officers were elected: Pres.- Lylah Schutte V. Pres. - Shir- ley Deadmond Sec.-Treas. Dwight Koester, Reporter Barbara BelL Due to a change in the number of periods in the day, it was difficult to secure a sufficient number of librarians that had a period in which they could work. By being a member of the Library Club a student is given the chance to be a service to the school, to familiarize him- self with library facilities and to become acquainted with books and authors. FRONT ROW: Left to Right; Dorothy Hardesty, Shirley Deadmond. Barbara Bell, Betty Henderson, Mr. Louthan, Ida Mae Beals, Linda Parker, Joy Beals. SECOND ROW: Pat Conner, Judy Harvey, Evelyn Goad, Norma Bueker, Lylah Schutte, Helen Orr. THIRD ROW: Bill Latch, Bob Tucker. Bob Konrad, Dwight Koester, Jim Farr. jne- Jte AS STAFF EDITOR - Virgle Dearman ASST. ED. - Frances Bartlet ART EDITOR - Nancy Cann ST. ART EDITORS - Shirley Wolke k Charles Keck REPORTERS Dean Walk, Marie Cooper, Shirley Schroeder, Louise Bray, Larry Blake, Nancy Greeson, Connie Bowen, Jessie Green, Donald Spencer, Delores Floyd, James Croy, Barbara Bell. CO-SPONSORS Miss Bustrin Mrs. McKinney Qaa. The Girls Athletic Association is composed of 45 girls, which is the largest group we have had in several years. The girls met approximately twice a month on Monday nights from 7 P.M. to 9 P.M. We have participated in various types of games and exercises under the supervision of Mrs. Flood. Wehad a G.A.A. volley ball tournament and basket- ball class tournament. We attended a playday at Eastern last Fall. In Mardi, a slumber party was held at the high school. Awards will be given to all who have earned them at our banquet in May. Pres. - Phyllis Oakley V. Pres. - Linda Parker Sec.-Tres. - Betty Tingley Rep. - Delores Floyd Sponsor - Mrs. Flood SXxama dlufi- The Drama Club was organized in December of 1953, by the senior Speech class. There were tryouts for students other than the Speech class who wished to belong. The goal of the organi- zation is to enable students to speak to a large audience with ease and intelligence. The officers are as follows: Pres. - Neva Bray, Vice Pres. - George White, Sec. Rep. - Ida Mae Beals, Treas. - Nancy Cann, Sponsor - Mr. Palmer. Ma%ttio4iic SXo-zeu Jltua, One, The Harmonic Dozen Plus One made their first appearance at the Variety Show in the fall. Other program appearances were the County Teacher’s Institute, the Basketball Banquet, and the Spring Concert. One of their most difficult numbers was the Negro Spiritual, “Let My People Go” by Waring. Meag-a StigA Sxfi oi Stand Again the roll of drums, the sound of marching feet, and you see the red and gray of the Neoga Band, Following is a partial listing of Spring Concert favorites, Pacific Grandeur — Olivadoti Arrangers’ Holiday -- A Twinkle Wrinkle or fun with a nursery rhyme. Strike Up the Band -- George Gershwin Eroica — Based on themes from Beethoven's Third Symphony. King Cotton -- Sousa On the Square — Panella The Footlifter -- Fillmore This page with the compliments of: EARL ROSS NEOGA LOCKER PLANT YOUNG’S DEPARTMENT STORE THE NEOGA NEWS QflOHUA DOWN and Left to Right: John Schutte. Bill Alexander. Rex Lindley, Dean Walk. Jim Haskett. John Wilson, Don Wendt, Gene Keck, Jim Holloway, Duane Brown. Bill Sheehan, Don White, Rich- ard Albin, George White, John Baker, Sonny Croy, Dean Miller, Jerry Krietemeyer, Carl Clough. Paul Sheehan, Don Johnson, Bob Hatten, Jerry Warner, George Bartlet, Bill Wilson, Mrs. Holla- day, Sharon Patterson, Sharon Greeson, Carol Mehl, Pat Overmeyer. Phyllis Oakley, Shirley Price, Judy Anderson, Joann Ballinger, Peggy Ballinger. Evelyn Goad, Pat Conner, Barbara Bell, Frances Bartlett, Betty Barrett, Marian Oakley, Jessie Green. Martha Kraft, Carol Flem- ing, Sue Wheeler, Jeanette Deadmond, Joann Manion, Lylah Schutte, Nancy Cann, Evelyn White, Janet Edwards, Barbara Shuemaker, Darilene Warner, Joyce Gilbert, Linda Beals, Gail Fleming, Dorislee Price. Johanna Chancellor, Louise Cole, Donna Jones, Judy Swengle, Barbara Vance, Betty Tingley, Betty Kritz. Lorene Beals, Mary Jane Keck, Madonna Heilman, Naomi Trigg. Geraldine Niebrugge, Kathryn Fear, Madonna Konrad, Ruth Koester, Rose Koester, Ann Price. Jane Walden, Carolyn Ferris, Linda Evans, June Croy, Carol Cann. The haunting harmonies of “The Halls of Ivy” floats over a quiet audience and another Senior class sings for the last time in the Neoga Mixed Chorus. The Builder” by Cadman and “The Lord is My Shepherd” by Noble Cain were two fine compositions used by the choral group this year. This page with the compliments of: L.R. GUCKER, FLORIST MOORE’S WHOLESALE CANDY TOBACCO JUNIOR CLASS PLAY ENTER THE HERO CAST ROBBIE SAWYER . . . ATLAS USHER....... JASPER MELNOTTE . . LANCE DAVIS....... JOE DIGGS......... ADELAIDE MELNOTTE MURIEL MORRISON . . EMMA BUNSTEAD . . DELLA CLARK....... BETTY CHATTERTON . . . JOHN BAKER DONALD JOHNSON . RONALD RUSSELL ... BOB GENTRY . . . JOHN WILSON . PHYLLIS OAKLEY . . . DIANE JONES SHIRLEY SCHROEDER CAROL FLEMMING . BETTY BARRETT Senio h.ClaaA tPlay, “CLfaaid afi the SXath.” Chauncey Stone, afraid of the dark.......................................................Sonny Croy Lillums Stone, his new bride............................................................Jessie Green General Lee, a military genius.......................................................Bill Alexander Gridley, his aide-de-lunatic....................................................................George White Mata Hari, a spy to end all spies.........................................................Neva Bray Queen Elizabeth, a royal crackpot.......................................................Martha Kraft Mrs. Mayhew, in charge...................................................................Norma Bueker Thomas, an unusual butler..........................................................................Rex Lindley Karen, a girl in trouble.........................................................................Marie Cooper Joe, a telephone repairman......................................................................Harold Patrick Alberta Stone, an indispensable aunt.................................................Marian Oakley Mrs. Bundy, a missing housekeeper....................................................Janet Edwards Robinson, a state trooper..............................................................Delbert Spender STORY OF THE PLAY Chauncey and Lillums Stone arrive one June night at Stone Mansion” to spend their two-week honeymoon. Stone Mansion” is an isolated country estate which has been lent to them by Chauncey’s Aunt Alberta, and is supposed to be unoccupied. Chauncey confesses to Lillums that he is afraid of the dark. No sooner has he unburdened him- self, when the lights go out and they are plunged into darkness! When the lights go on again, the astounded couple find themselves surrounded by fantastic characters in the supposedly deserted house, and they are plunged willy-nilly into the midst of a spy plot but a spy plot with a difference. The end of a perfect show . PROGRA M The Great Bottleneck Diamond or The Villainous Shah of Shush Boys Chorus Harvest Moon Beautiful Ohio Clowns Richard Albin Charles Meyers Seven Lonely Days - Duet Marian Oakley Rex Lindley Tite-Rope Capers Marie Cooper Don White Accordian Antics Betty Tingley Harmonic Dozen Flora-Dora Girlies Gifts presented to sponsors. ” SIDE SHOW ATTRACTIONS Vocal Magic Don Claybaugh The Dancing Dolls Atlas, The Strongman William Saunders Too Old to Cut the Mustard Boys Chorus Dance Band The Neoga Misfits Disorder at the Border Evelyn White Dancing Dolls and Dates My Beloved, you have saved us from a terrible fate. The Gay Cabellaro Rex Lindley and Boys Chorus Finale Every circus has its side show , so did we, with our snake charmer, two-headed man, and Siamese twins. The false ceiling was decorated in green with silver airplanes distri- buted over the ceiling and the sides. The palm trees and the different desert scenes were indeed beautiful. Certainly this was one of the Hi- Lites of our high school days. dance was held in our high school community room on December 22, owing our Homecoming game with Teutopolis. The Indians scalped the e silver shoe to place beside the gold shoe they won when they defeated rHomecoming. The theme of the dance was ‘‘Christmas Follies”. The room rwith blue and white streamers with artificial snow flakes and icicles hanging filing. Silver stars were scattered about the room. Behind the orchestra was a huge Fop with ‘‘Merry Christmas” written in red letters surrounded by beautiful greenery. At pproximately 10:00 the coronation ceremonies were held. Their majesties, Rex Lindley, King and Lylah Schutte, Queen were preceded to the throne by their court which was as follows: First Attendants, Richard Albin and Marian Oakley, Second Attendants, John Schutte and Martha-Kraft. Third Attendants, Clarence Schutte and Nancy Cann, and Fourth Attendants, Sonny Croy and Marie Cooper. The crown bearers were Gary Schutte and Janet Drennan and David Lemming and Cheryl White carried baskets of flowers. The 1952Homecoming King and Queen, Stanley Albin and Jo Myers crowned the 1953KingandQueen. Music was provided by Jack Hightower and his orchestra. A large crowd attended the dance. % X FIRST ATTENDANT Richard Albin Marian Oakley THIRD ATTENDANT Clarence Schutte Nancy Cann KING AND QUEEN Rex Lindley Lylah Schutte 1952 KING AND QUEEN Stanley Albin Jo Meyers SECOND ATTENDANT John Schutte Martha Kraft FOURTH ATTENDANT Sonny Croy Marie Cooper f t$zkv ?s% w S ° . ? -jCf t °N -A, 'V r 0V A$ «£ tgr V(? Wt v' AV d V ° Neoga Defeats Cowden, 16-3 Neoga, Sept. 29 (Staff) Neoga pounded out 16 hits herr todav good for as many runs to defeat Cowden, 16 3, in a National Trail Conference baseball game. v? e John Lawson pitcher. was the winni g ,V 1 fA0e '7 V VJg. BASEBALL TEAM 1953 St. Anthony 8 Neoga 1 Beecher City 6 Neoga 4 Altamont 3 Neoga 13 Teutopolis 6 Neoga 4 Stewardson-Strasburg 9 Neoga 6 Windsor 4 Neoga 3 Cowden 3 Neoga 16 Brownstown 3 Neoga 4 Jerry Wilson Catcher Roger Beals Shortstop Rex Lind ley First Baseman Outfielders (L. to R.) Roy Price, Harold Patrick, George White, (Utility fielder), Don Wendt, William Saunders, Don Lawson, Richard Albin. Dean Walk (not pictured). Don Wendt Catcher - Fielder Batting Champ Jiaaftetfkdt Jeam Neoga Beats T-Town In Homecoming Coach John Hornaday Coach presents the Wooden Shoes to Cap- tain Rex Lindley. SENIORS REX LINDLEY: Rex played four years of varsity basketball for Neoga. He was captain of the team his senior year. In 1952-53 he was voted “Most Valuable” by the team members. He scored 245 points his last year on 87 field goals and 79 free throws. Rex was a very hard worker, aggressive rebounder, and showed excellent qualities as a leader. Rex definitely will be missed next year. HAROLD PATRICK: This was Pat's second year with the varsity. He showed a lot of fight and hard work for a little man. He scored 165 points this year on 48 field goal and 69 free throws. A senior, he will also be missed next year. CLARENCE SCHUTTE: If Clarence had been able to play basketball his first two years of high school he would have developed into a very fine ball player. In spite of this he did a very good job for Neoga. His best game was the T-Town game at T-Town. He also had other good nights when he scored 19 points on two occassions. He scored 179 points on 64 field goals and 53 free throws. DON CORDES: Don undoubtly played his best basketball this year for Neoga. He showed us some good rebounding and clever passing. A valuable man to have on the bench to put in a tough game. Don scored 57 points on 18 field goals and 21 free throws. DICK ALBIN: Dick was one boy that we could always count on to contribute two or three points when they were needed. He played his best game at Martinsville. Although Dick wasn’t one of the starter’s he played consistently good ball when called on. He scored 36 points on 12 field goals and 14 free throws. UNDERCLASSMEN DEAN WALK: Dean probably showed more improvement than any other member of the squad over the Summer. He led Neoga’s scoring for the year. He was first place in the Conference scoring race until the latter part of the season. He finished in fifth place in conference scoring. He scored 344 points on 121 field goals and 88 free throws. The fact that Dean is only a Junior leads us to believe that we can expect even more from him next year. RONALD RUSSELL: Ronnie accumulated a lot of valuable experience on die second team this year. He also was the leading scorer for the reserves. We expect him to team with Roger and Dean to make a winning combination for Neoga next year. Ronnie saw limited action with the varsity and scored 33 points on 10 field goals and 13 free throws. ROGER BEALS: Roger as a sophomore played very good ball for Neoga this year. He was our second best scorer with 306 points on 112 field goals and 83 free throws. He hit 83 free throws out of 128 trys for a percentage of 65P o to win the free throw shooting trophy. His best game was at the Mattoon regional when he made 34 points. We are expecting some mighty good basket- ball from Roger in his two remaining years. Clarence Schulte Rex Lindley Roger Beals Don Cordes Harold Patrick RECORD Cowden W 56 50 Stew. -Stras. L 49 66 T-Town W 64 54 Cumberland L 49 73 St. Anthony L 24 28 St. Elmo W 65 56 Browns town W 56 39 Windsor L 58 71 T-Town W 57 46 Louisville L 65 81 Altamont W 81 55 Witt L 58 60 Stew-Stras. L 63 78 St. Anthony L 52 80 Arthur W 75 57 Browns town W 51 53 Beecher City L 63 77 Martinsville L 49 59 Windsor L 50 74 Eastern W 57 55 Beecher City W 54 49 Stew.-Stras. L 49 82 Altamont L 42 46 Martinsville W 49 46 Mattoon L 66 94 All games - W. -11 L. -14 Conference - W. -7 00 1 Dick Albin Dean Walk Ronnie Russell 33-J am iFRONT to BACK: William Saunders, Don McMullen, Don Lawson, Ken Shuemaker, Earl Russell. Don White. Victor Brandenburg, Roy Price, Jerry Wilson, Bill Wilson, Charles Pattin. The B team this year showed a lot of fighting spirit in all their games. We are sure they will be a very useful to the team next year. They had a record of W. 7 - L. 13. A shot from the exciting T-Town game 1 This page with the compliments of: 3l p, Cluit The Pep Club of 53-54 was organized to create enthusiasm and backing for both team and school, which it did, throughout the year. All club members sat on the south-west section of the gym, during the home games. Banners were presented, by the club, in honor of conference teams that played in our new gym. They were presented just before the Varsity game. While the Neoga band played the opponents school song, the banner was raised on the north wall of our gym. The strong backing of the Pep Club helped the team come through in the winning of both wooden shoes from T-Town, for the first time in 12 years. Officers for the year were as follows: President, Lylah Schutte; Vice President, John Wilson; Secretary, Shirley Wolke; Representative, Sonny Croy. The cheerleaders for the 1953-54 season were Marian Oakley, Betty Tingley, John Schutte, Martha Kraft, and Phyllis Oakley. The cheerleaders were supported by a fine Pep Club. Marian, Martha and John are the three Seniors and they will certainly be missed next year. 1953 JjtacA Jecun The 1953 track team did very well considering the facilities they had to work with. Their accomplishments for the year were as follows: At Eastern - Second, At Newton - First, At Eastern - Second, At Brownstown - Second Conference Track Meet - Second, At Charleston - Second. Those participating in track events were: Jim Knox - 100 yd. - 220 yd. - 220 yd. - 880 Relay Rex Lindley - 100 yd. - 220 yd. - High Jump - 880 Relay Don White - Mile and 880 yd. Bob Swengle - 440 yd. - 880 yd. - 880 Relay Bob McKibben - 220 yd. - 440 yd. - Hurdles - 880 Relay Norman Anderson - 100 yd. - 220 yd. - Broad Jump - 880 Relay Roger Beals - High Jump - Freshman Relay John Lawson - Pole Vault John Wilson - Pole Vault Larry Sanders - Shot Put William Saunders - Freshman Relay - 440 yd. Ronald Russell - 880 yd. Jerry Wilson - Freshman Relay - 440 yd. Bill Thompson - High Jump - 440 yd. The coach for the track team was L. K. Voris. This page with the compliments of: SHORT FURNITURE COMPANY CARRUTHERS DEPT. STORE SxJfuiol Qxitendai 31 - The gates are opened; the prisoners file in; numbers are distributed. 1 - School recesses for Warden’s conference. 3 - Organized confusion results from new schedules. Prisoners do not know when or where to split the rocks. 4 - Third year mates order medals for good behavior (class rings). Fourth year mates choose parole papers (an- nouncements). 11 - Prisoners rejoice! First conference baseball game won in three years. 24 - Inmates line up and pictures are taken. 7 - Freshman prisoners are tried and punished by older in- mates. 8 - Time off for good behavior. (Teachers Institute). 9 - F.F.A.-F.H.A. Fall Dance. 20 - Prison athletes choose Lindley as captain of team. 23 - Inmates of Senior cell wing throw Variety Show. 24 - G.A.A. girls go to Charleston “Pen” for a playday. 2 - Time off for F.H.A. workday. 5 - Junior mates go dramatic! Play a success. 13 - Prison athletes turn in first performance of year at Cow- den. We won! 25 - Everyone lets their hair down and shouts one big “hooray”! We beat T- Town! December January February March April May 15 - The athletes beat Brownstown. 17 - F.H.A. Christmas meeting at Jo’s. 22 - The BIG night arrives I The HOMECOlvilNG I We beat T-Town again 1 28 - Cumberland “Pen has tourney. 4 - We are back to the dungeon. N.T.C. tourney. 15 - F.H.A. cellmates invited Dad’s to a Date Nite. 3 - Seniors start selling magazines to raise money for escape in May (Senior Trip). 22 - Senior girls win B.B. championship. 2 - Mattoon “Con’s” beat Indians in Regional opener. 12 - G.A.A. girls have slumber party. 31 - Athletes awarded at banquet. 2 - First track meet at Charleston. 9 - Seniors produce hystericalplayentitled‘ AfraidoftheDark”. 30 - Prisoners blend voices for the Spring Concert. 13 - It’s here! The event of the year. The Jr.-Sr. Prom. Third termers do a neat job of decorating. 28 - Commencement. Seniors sentence ends! Warden pats us on the back and hands us our walking papers. w1 CLASS OF 1953 Bob Swengle - Attending Millikin University Clarice Goad - Attending Sparks Business College Sandra Adkins - Working at the Stables in Mattoon Delbert Bell - At home Jeanie Walk - Working at the Telephone office in Mattoon Eloise Adkins - Working at the Stables in Mattoon Anita Jones - Moved to Florida Norman Anderson - Working at McGinnis's Garage in Neoga Bob Heaton - Farming at home Lavonna True - Now Mrs. Donald Miller Violet Schoby - Now Mrs. Max Stites Tony Sheehan - Serving in the Army Dorothy Lane - Now Mrs. Phillip Woodard Charles Schutte - Serving in the Navy Bill Thompson - Serving in the Navy Barbara Stewart - Attending Eastern Betty Jean Floyd - Working in office work at Mattoon Stanley Albin - Attending the University of Illinois Patricia Wright - Working in the office of Jacobson's Lumber Co. Sherry White - Now Mrs. James Walk Marilyn Lawrence - Attending Southern Illinois University Donald Beals - Farming Carol Evans - Now Mrs. Roth Iler Donald Mehl - Working on the farm Larry Sanders - Working at Kuehne's Bob McKibben - Serving in die Navy John Knox - Working on the farm Donald Claybaugh - Working at General Electric Ruth Burton - at home Regis Me Clory - Serving in the Army Jean Gilbert - Working at General Electric Blanche White - At home Jo Ann Meyers - Student at Eastern Neil Nichols - Working on the firm Elizabeth Gammill - Working at Hullman's James Knox - Working on the farm This page with the compliments of: dr. McCauley WEBER'S SPORTING GOODS MATTOON LOAN COMPANY LLOYD KRAFT SOWARDS DRUG STORE MYER'S PAINT STORE JOURNAL GAZETTE HOLLADAY ELECTRIC SERVICE From the excitement of a basketball game to the seriousness of the signing of our TOMAHAWKS, we, the Seniors, bid farewell to these, our high school days, and look ahead into the future............... Junior, 3iigA SEVENTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Left to Right - Linda Storm, Joyce Stewart, Virgil Fearday, Roger White, Robert Hollaway, Carma Storm, Peggy Wheeler. SECOND ROW: Joan Pardieck, Vera Ann Craig, Judy Louthan, Carolyn Tipton, Betty Bell, Chester Kingery. Orville Brown, Daniel Wente, Larry Lindley, John Orsborn, James Brown, Gerald Heilman. THIRD ROW: Mrs. White, Rosemary Clough, Joann Winkler, Annette Haskett. Karen Parker, Joann Cooper, Marilyn Sparling, Sandra Carpenter, Agnes Keck, Dona Louise Woolery, Bob White, Mrs. McKinney. FOURTH ROW: David Greeson, Jake Trigg, Edward St. John, Dorothy Niebrugge, Nancy Orr, Kaye Patterson, Connie Bowen, Lula Bridges, June Pattin, Veness Roy, Charles Shuemaker, Ronnie Rentfrow. TOP ROW: Frank Hatfill, Sidney Ellzey, David Freeland, BlaineHaskett, Mike Nichols, Mike Reynolds. Harvey Lee Warner, Alan Ashbrook, Buddy White, Joe May, Arthur Kupisch. EIGHTH GRADE FRONT ROW: Left to Right - Wanda Mummell, Delila Storm, Joanne Russell, Dorothy Henderson, Margaret Miller, Marie Fetters, Bonnie Price. SECOND ROW: Dale Adkins, Carol Senteney, Janet Short, Linda Fort, Karen Buchanan, Nancy Greeson, Rosemary Parker, Karen Lawrence, Genean Craig, Sharon Marshall, Carolyn Brandenburg, Barbara Miller. THIRD ROW: Mr. Chappalear, June Barrett, Joan Behl, Mary Ann Bridges, Christine Saunders, Shirley Burton, Jone Cooper. Betty Young, Joyce Young. Sandra Knox, Judy Haskett, Mrs. Dresback. FOURTH ROW: Roger Nichols, Leonard Smith, Lowell Storm, Bobby Figgins, Wilbert Beals. Benny Fetters, Stanley Smith, Bruce Marshall. Charles Rentfro, Irvin Figgins, Don Scoles, Gene Willenborg, Donnie Martin. TOP ROW: Dick Drennan, Paul Overmeyer. Paul Hatten, Wendell Cornell, Jerry Pattin, Frank Trigg. Bobby Brick, MarionBallinger, David Rusell, Phillip Zimmer, Gene Keck, George Buecker. 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