New Athens High School - Vespa Yearbook (New Athens, IL)

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Class Prophecy As I gaze into my crystal ball, I see gaiety and festivity. It seems to be a meeting of old friends. Ah yes, I see it clearly now—it is a party planned as a reunion of the class of ’47 of the New Athens Community High School. The entire state militia is trying frantically to hold back the crowd of anxious admirers and desperate autograph seekers. This is truly a scene of exciting activity. As a policeman blows his whistle and orders the crowd to move back a black limousine pulls up to the curb. A chauffer gets out, opens the door and there appears a woman lavishly jeweled and gowned. This we immediately recognize as Miss Vandalynn Patton. Miss Patton, famous for exquisite evening gown designs, has just returned from Paris, France, where she was the designer in Madame Pierres exclusive shoppe. Miss Patton is now establishing her own business on Park Avenue. New York City. Miss Carol Fries, hostess for this outstanding event cordially greets her. Miss Fries has just joined the faculty at Illinois U. as teacher of Home Ec. Carol, who frantically went on diets in her Senior year in high school, has added a few pounds. This she blames on her students. She says they prepare such delicious delicacies that she is simply forced to sample them. However, in one of Vandy’s exclusive creations the extra pounds are hardly noticable. Next to make his appearance is Coach Robert Klube. Bob is basketball coach at Notre Dame and under his expert guidance his teams have been undefeated for eight consecutive years. Bob, who has a very masculine build is causing quite a sensation on the part of the fairer sex. Now the smelling salts are making the rounds and, as everyone’s fully recovering, a rather unusual car drives up and Mr. Vernon Petri steps forth. “Gus” as he is called by his friends, is head of Petri Motor Corp. and has recently designed a car which will undoubtedly simplify driving so much that one armed drivers will be able to eliminate both arms. Miss Tanet Hanft and Miss Anona Deichmann are next to arrive. Miss Han ft editor of the New Athens Journal-Press, is at the peak of her success. Through her consistant efforts, this fifteen page daily newspaper, has even attained popularity in Moscow, as well as London. Rome and New Athens. It seems that the comic strips she publishes, excel those of all other newspapers. Miss Deichmann, know better to her friends as Nonie, has recenty returned from Europe where she has been demonstrating her excellent typing ability and has endorsed several typewriters. Miss Deichmann, who is the fastest typist in the world, has just recently attained the speed of 195 315 words per minute. Next to be greeted by Miss Fries are Col. William Schmelzel and Captain Dave Schniulbach. Bill, a Colonel in the Marines has just completed an inspection tour of all the Marine bases in the United States. Dave, a Navy Captain, ( Continued )