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

Text from Pages 1 - 106 of the 1950 volume:

THE CLASS OF '50 of the NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Presents the VESPA THE 1950 VESPA STAFF Co-Editor ---------- Co-Editor .......... Business Manager .... Advertising Manager Literary Editor .... Sports Editor....... Humor Editor ....... Photo Editor ....... Typist ------------- Typist ------------- Typist ------------- Sponsor ------------ _____ Leona Frisch _______ Ruth Krieg ..... Joylyn Schoepp ........Myra Kolditz .. Myrtle Hendricks ..Charles Schreiber ..... Richard Albers .. Lloyd Schlesinger _____ Dawn Albers _____ Mary Lou Sinn _____ Jackie Herman Mr. Alonzo J. Woods Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1950, in order to express our deep appreciation and gratitude for her faithful and friendly guidance, take utmost pride in dedicating our yearbook to Miss Lois L. Davis. TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CLASS OF 1950: The faculty, the student body, and New Athens, Illinois, are fortunate in the character of the student body of the New Athens Community High School. May I express to all the students the wish that the year 1949-50 be a red letter year— and that the hard work, the many pleasures, the fine acquaintances that have been formed, help to bring out and develop the best throughout many years of useful citizenship. Leo L. Cox, Principal THE HISTORY OF THE NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens Community High School, organized in 1920, is located in District No. 68. Those on the first board of education were, George Nuern-berger, president; George Wirth, Jr., secretary; S. J. Woodward; Henry J. Reuss, Jr.; and William Eberhardt. In the summers of 1922 and 1924. attempts were made to discontinue the school but both failed. In 1931, our present school building was built and in 1938, the gymnasium was added. This year the school has an enrollment of 117 students and a faculty of nine teachers. To The Members of The Class of 1950 You, the graduating class of 1950, of New Athens Community High School, are in mid-life, just as our century is now in its mid-life. So much has gone on before, but so much is yet expected. It might be said that these are troubled times, but there never has been a period in world history that has not been troubled and the world has withstood them. Great issues must be decided soon. Shall we live in a “welfare state” or shall we adhere to the principles that enabled our nation to be the leader among nations, that it is today. Clear and level heads will be imperative in the trying times to come. You must learn now to think independently and not to be swayed by emotionalism. Assume maturity as soon as possible. The future lies in your hands. Live your life to the fullest, enjoying every minute of it, but remember also your duty to humanity, and help make our world a better one to live in by taking part in its activities. As we of the school board join with the faculty and remaining school body to bid you adieu, we wish you well and extend the hope that you will not only become citizens of your community but a citizen of the United States and the world, as well. OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION Many well deserved thanks go to. the School Board, who painstakingly planned for us. This board has done their work quietly and with no fanfare whatever; but we feel that now is the time to bring this “silent partner” into the open. They have done their job well. Members of our School board are: Wilbur Nuernberger; Edgar Wirth, Sr., secretary; Dr. Bernard Strassman, president; Raymond Schoepp and Lester Hanft. DALE T. WALKER Mr. Walker, instructor of physics, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra and trigonometry, was born in Storm l ake, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at Ruena Vista College, Storm Lake. Iowa. He did graduate work in engineering at Harvard University, Cambridge. Mass. Previous to his arrival in New Athens, he taught for eight years in Illinois. He served as a First Lieutenant in the army for a period of 55 months. ALONZO J. WOODS Mr. Wood is a native of New Athens. He conducts classes in geography and English I, II. III. and IV. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from SIU. Before coming to New Athens, three years ago, he spent 45 months service in the Signal Corps, as a First Lieutenant and he served 4 } 2 years as principal of Elementary Schools at East Caron-delet. He formerly served as coach of the “Yellow Jackets.” L. L. COX Our principal, Mr. Cox, was born in Oxford, Missouri. He attended Northwest Missouri State Teachers' College at Maryville, Missouri, where he received an M.S. degree in Education. Mr. Cox has had 14 years experience as a teacher and six years as a principal. Before he came to New Athens, he taught and coached at Clearmont, Missouri; Granite City, Missouri; Hammond. Illinois; and Palestine. Illinois, where he was principal for six years. MARY L. CASTEEL Miss Casteel was bom in Marshall. Illinois and attended primary and secondary-schools there. She graduated from Eastern Illinois State College at Charleston. Illinois and received a B. S. degree. She is an instructor in bio-logv, general science, and girl’s physical education. PEGGY J. BARRETT Miss Peggy Barrett is an instructor of Spanish. U. S. history, world history, civics and economics. She was bom in Ashley. Illinois and she attended Mac Murray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, for two years. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. RUSSEL D. MERIDITH Mr. Meridith, our agriculture instructor, was born in Sandoval, Illinois. He has been with us for three years. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University in 1947, he attended SIU and served in the army for 3 years. EARL T. GIVENS Mr. Givens was born in Parmer, Missouri and attended primary and secondary school at East Prairie, Missouri. He attended Murray State College at Murray Kentucky. At New Athens, he is teaching typing, bookkeeping and general business. He serves as mentor of the “Yellow Jackets.” BETTY SCHALLER Miss Betty Schaller is our efficient office girl and secretary. She is a 1949 graduate of N.A.C.H.S. ESTHER TWAROG Mrs. Twarog was born in Mascoutah, Illinois and attended public and high school there. She graduated from SIU in 1945, receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. She spent one year at Philadelphia School of Occupational Therapy and is now a registered occupational therapist. She has spent several years working in various hospitals. She is now teaching Home Economics I, II, and III. JEAN SMITH Miss Smith was born in Chicago, Illinois and she attended the Vandalia grade and high school. She attended McKendree College at Lebanon, Illinois and graduated receiving an AB degree in Music. She is an instructor in chorus and band at the New Athens grade school and high schol. Senior Class History The first few days of September, 1946, were very exciting for the twenty-six freshmen who were turning a new leaf in their book of life. We were spared the ordeal of a formal initiation but we rejoiced, in vain, for we received it indirectly. When election day came along, we chose Mrs. Eckert as our class sponsor. Officers were bill Hoffman, president; Richard Albers, vice president; Lloyd Schlesinger, secretary; Charles Schreiber, treasurer; and Dawn AlberH, reporter. We were the first freshman class to attempt to make money by selling pop corn. We ended the great year with an outing at the Waterloo Country Club. At the sturt of our sophomore year, Jackie Herman joined our royal class and Ray Reuss, Fred Grohman, and Martha Martin quietly dropped out. Mr. Merldith became our sponsor and Charles Schreiber became our president with Donald Freeh as our vice president; Joylyn Schoepp as secretary, Ruth Krieg as treasurer, and Mary Lou Sinn as reporter. We sold ice cream to build up our treasury. At last—upper classmen! We ranked! Our junior year focused around our most successful play, “Miss Jimmy,” and the arrival fo our prized possession—class rings. We elected Mr. Woods as sponsor and Dawn Albers became president. Myra Kolditz was vice president, Mary Lou Sinn, secretary; Ruth Krieg. treasurer; and Norbert Utz, reporter. Our class was again reduced; we lost Donald Freeh. Paul Hammond, Delores Berthold, Sylvester Mehrman, Betty Loesche. Patsy Kuehn and Cecil Teter. Orville Liefer and Myrtle Hendricks joined us. Our money was earned by the selling of candy and coke. At the close of the year, we gave our prem which broke all previous records for beaut v and expense. A night club scene was used and the title was “The Starlight Roof.” The famous George Carr orchestra played appropriate and exclusive music. September 1, 1949,—our last year—came with our cherished dream —Graduation! Our sponsor was Mr. Woods and our class officers were Charles Schreiber. president; Lloyd Schlesinger, vice president; Joylyn Schoepp secretary; Ruth Krieg. treasurer; and Myra Kolditz, reporter. Senior Class History Our class was reduced when Bill Hoffman and James Bruno left us. Ray Emerson entered our regiment. On October 6, we made the annual visit to St. Louis to pose for Van Miller. Next year our pictures will rest in the hall of fame. February 15 was the date selected for choosing our Queen. Mary Lou Sinn became our Queen and Charles Schreiber became King to rule for one year. The attendants were Dawn Albers, Richard Albers, Myra Kolditz, Orville Liefer, Joylyn Schoepp and Lloyd Schlesinger. Our play, “Funny Brats,” went over as a howling success. We took our bows proudly. For our class colors we chose navy blue and white; American beauty rose as our flower and our motto has remained the same—“We build the ladder by which we climb.” Lloyd S.: “Why are soldiers tired on the first of April?” Charles S.: “Because they’ve just finished a March of thirty-one days.” Orville L.: “Mr. Woods, how did you lose your hair?” Mr. Woods: “Worry.” Orville L.: “About what?” Mr. Woods: “Losing my hair.” CHARLES SCHREIBER “Casey at the Bat” Class Officer 1, 2, 4 Student Council 1,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 LLOYD SCHLESINGER “Happy-Go-Lucky” Class Officer 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 RUTH KRIEG “A Smile Will Go a Long Long Way” Class Officer 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 2,' 4 Home Ec. Club 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 MYRA KOLDITZ “Smilin’ Through” Class Officer 3, 4 Student Council 1, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 4 Home Ec. Club 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2, 4 JOYLYN SCHOEPP “Where Is the Man of My Dreams ?” Class Officer 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 3 Home Ec. Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Sextette 1 Quartette 1 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 V cf racrtoenr 9 utA vl viy T ASU CK Jttyra ‘Xclditz v Kerotz T£K SkAofpp - 'S£C 6T cy DAWN ALBERS “Miss You” Class Officer 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Sextette 1 Band 1, 2 Chorus 1, 2 JACKIE HERMAN “Beautiful Blonde From Bashful Bend” Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 4 Class Play 3 G.A.A. 2, 4 Home Ec. Club 2 Pep Club 2, 3. 4 Chorus 2, 4 RICHARD ALBERS “Deep in the Heart of Texas” Class Officer 1 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 4 F.F.A. 4 RAY EMERSON “Five Foot Two” F.F.A. 4 ORVILLE LIEFER “High, Wide, and Handsome” Lettermen’s Club 4 Basketball 4 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 LEONA FRISCH “You’re the Tops” Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2 Sextette 1 Quartette 1 Chorus 1, 2, 4 MYRTLE HENDRICKS “Painted Dreams” Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3 G.A.A. 3, 4 Home Ec. Club 4 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 4 ARLENE SCHULZ “Stay As Sweet As You Are” Spotlight 4 Home Ec. Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 MARY LOU SINN “Angel in the Skies” Class Officer 2, 3 Student Council 2 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 Cheerleader 4 Sextette 1 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 ROBERT SCHMELZEL “The Simple Life” F.F.A. 1, 3, 4 KENNETH SAUERWEIN “The Farmer in the Dell” Spotlight 4 Band 4 Chorus 4 F.F.A. 4 NORBERT UTZ “A Heart That’s Free” Spotlight 3 Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 IONA QUATHAMER “The Man I Love” Spotlight 4 G.A.A. 1 Home Ec. Club 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 BETTY WILKERSON “Let Me Sing and I’m Happy” Spotlight 4 Class Play 3 G.A.A. 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 ,4 Sextette 1 Quartette 1 Band 1, 2, 4 Chorus 1, 2, 4 QcUnc Schulz -XcJ’srt fchautzcl ‘Actmcih haucrtccln Sffaty tbu S tui fifth W:7icr vn A Television View Into The Future On May 26, 1960, at the Shamrock Ballroom, the Class of ’50 gayly congregated. It was a spectacular scene as everyone attending was a celebrity. For weeks, “The Journal Press” had been heralding the occasion. The first arrival drove up in an enormous, black, shiny Cadillac. Who should it be but Richard “Tex” Albers and Robert Schmelzel. They are now owners of “The Oil Wells of the United States” and “The Western Cattlemen’s Association.” Arlene “the Hula Hula dancer” Schulz, from the island of Lulu, spelled backwards “ul ul,” arrived dressed in a Kentucky blue-grass skirt. She has been an exotic hula-hula dancer on the island of Lulu for several years. All the girls swooned when Norbert “Muscle Bound” Utz arrived. His chest had expanded, his hair had turned curly, his muscles had developed, and he had grown one-fourth inch. Norbert is a champion wrestler at the Kiel Auditorium in St. Louis. The spotlight now focused on Leona Frisch and Myrtle Hendricks. They are outstanding nurses at the Bellevue Hospital in New York City. Myra “The Arms” Kolditz was another attraction at the ball. Myra is now featured with the Ringling Brothers Circus. Her act includes twirling her legs around her neck and crossing her arms behind her head. She is the only living human in the world who can perform this feat. Doc “The Vet” Schlesinger appeared dressed in finery. He had accomplished very much in the veterinarian field. Doc has perfected a breed of cows. Now a farmer no longer has to milk his cow and then churn butter, the butter is received immediately. The name of this new breed is “Schles-Jersey.” They have been proven successful by Kenneth Sauerwein, owner of the Sour-Wine Dairy Farm. Iona “The Housewife” Quathamer (Ditch) has taken time out from her many household duties to attend the class reunion. Iona has endorsed many household products and has recently won an award for listening to the most soap operas. The next main attraction was Orville “Dreamboy” Liefer. “Dream-boy” has appeared in many motion picture productions. His latest picture release is “Harmonious Hearts.” Co-starring with him in this picture is Betty Wilkerson, who has been studying voice in Europe. Two other class members attending the reunion were Dawn Albers and Mary Lou Sinn. Dawn and Mary Lou are models for the new “Swim or Sink” Bathing Suit Company in Tampa, Florida. Their recent modeling tour was in Alaska. (Continued on next page) A Television View Into The Future About this time, Jackie Herman came rushing in. She has returned from a concert at the Municipal Opera. She was assisted by Jose Iturbi. Carmen Cavallerro has also assisted Jackie in her playing. Ray “Fix It” Emerson came to the reunion in one of his private planes. He is the mechanic in charge of airplanes at La Guardia Field. Besides this job he also has his own private business of “sight seeing” planes. All of a sudden, we heard a strange language spoken excitedly. It was none other than Joylyn Schoepp, the famous ski instructress in the Alps. Joylyn married a Norwegian millionaire, who is a famous Olympic’s ski champion. They live in a great castle in the high Alps. Charles Schreiber also attended the reunion. Charles is now the owner of a chain of Tom Boy Stores. He is very busy trying to sell his newest product, “Swishy Swashy Schreiber Soap Suds”. It is easier on the young housewife’s hands. Last but not least to arrive was Ruth J .Krieg. Ruth is now a famous foreign news correspondent for the “Spot Globe”. She has been in many foreign countries such as France, Germany, Belgium and Hamburger. She is now writing a book called “Ruth’s Diary.” Of course. Dr. Alonzo J. Woods, the former class sponsor, was also present. He has received his Doctor of Education degree and is very famous as an author of psychology books. Everyone had an enjoyable time and the evening was well spent. Robert S.—“Mother, I can’t-” Mother—“Robert, never say can’t. Nothing is impossible if you try.” Robert S.—“Okay, then, you come and put the toothpaste back in the tube for me.” Little Darlings 1. Baldy .......... 2. Mosey __________ 3. Mama’s Little Girl 4. Bangs __________ 5. Popeye, the Sailor 6. Bright Eyes .... 7. Curly Locks .... 8. Lady’s Man ..... 9. Miss Muffet .... ..... Ruth Krieg Charles Schreiber __ Mary Lou Sinn ___ Dawn Albers ____ Norbert Utz .... Myra Kolditz Myrtle Hendricks .. Richard Albers .... Joylyn Schoepp 5 Little Darlings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Playful _________________________________ Leona Frisch Birthday Boy ...._................ Kenneth Sauerwein Lively _________________________________ Jackie Herman Cupid _________________________________ Arlene Schulz Sleepy _____________________________ Lloyd Schlesinger “Joe” _____________________________ Robert Schmelzel Little Darlings 1. Farm Girl .................... Iona Quathamer 2. Barefoot Miss ._............ - Betty Wilkerson 3. A Thorn Between Two Roses ...... Ray Emerson 4. Lover Boy ................ -.. Orville Liefer 5. Third Grade Terrors ........-...... Class of ’50 5. Ashes to Ashes We, the Senior Class of ’50, of the New Athens Community High School, located between the Illinois Central tracks and Route 13, southeast of New Athens, school district 68, county of St. Clair, state of Illinois, country of the United States, continent of North America, claiming to be of sound mind and memory, do hereby declare our last will and testament. Section I fo Mr. Leo “The Lion” Cox, we will a cafeteria and all the trimmings. To our sponsor, Mr. Alonzo “you’re on your own”, Woods we will more English work books. To Mr. Dale “The Tiger” Walker, we will new perpetual motion machines. To Mr. Russel “Smiley” Meridith, we will some agriculture implements. To Mr. Earl “The Squirrel” Givens, we will typewriters that always work. To Miss Mary Lou “Biologist” Casteel, we will a new fish bowl. To Miss Peggy “We’ll have a test tomorrow” Barrett, we will new history books. To Mrs. Esther “You Freshmen, be quiet!” Twarog, we will a quieter first hour study hall. To Miss Jean “let’s sing” Smith, we will a better music department. To Miss Betty “the typist” Schaller, we will a new typewriter. To Mr. Charley “broom-pusher” Koenitz, we will a new furnace. Section II To the Juniors, we will our quiet, orderly manner. To the Sophomores, we will our ability to get something accomplished. To the Freshmen, we will our good standing in the school. Section III In order to promote happiness and general welfare, the individual members of the Class of ’50 do hereby bestow the following bestowals: I, Dawn Albers, will my front seat in Study Hall to Bill May so he can look at all the girls when they go by. I, Richard “Tex” Albers, will one-fourth of my love for Texas to Deneen Krupp. I, Ray Emerson, will my Marissa school sweater to Patty Schoepp. Dust to Dust I, Leona Frisch, will my A’s to my two sisters, Dorothy and Cecelia, to divide equally between them. I, Myrtle Hendricks, will my ability to understand “Macbeth” to Wilma Liefer. I, Jackie Herman, will my blonde bangs to Geneva Bush. I, Mary Lou Sinn, will my natural curly hair to Cecelia Frisch. I, Norbert Utz, will my ability to get away with anything to Charles Bonewitz. I, Betty Wilkerson, will my thinness to Dorisjean Ann Hill. I, Myra Kolditz, will my height to Merle Freeh. I, Ruth Krieg, will my ability to understand football to Codell Herzog. I, Orville Liefer, will my ability to get along with all the girls to Ronald Priest. I, Iona Quathamer, will my ability to get along with the teachers to Betty Winkler. I, Kenneth Sauerwein, will my ability to play basketball to Coonie Politsch. I, Lloyd Schlesinger, will my chauffering to Hank Schneider. I, Robert Schmelzel, will my tumbling ability to Eugene Kirkchoeffer. I, Joylyn Schoepp, will my witty remarks to George Goegelein. I, Charles Schreiber, will my slowness to John Ziegler, who already has a good start. I, Arlene Schulz, will my typing ability to Edith Schrag. SIGNED, SEALED, AND DECLARED before us, by the Senior Class of ’50 on this twenty-fifth day of May, in the year of our Lord, nineteen hundred and fifty. (Signed) Joylyn Schoepp, Secretary c 0 £m 0 C Vflatic 7raaeA tXUa en ftlkukSeJmuukr arj'S e � 0 f %2A 2 jMfdein 9teka ftUhne? fiarsa typ cr fjady ZkSJctnann Zkrifdntitak i I. ?' O v. ■ i 1 fhirley Cuec tyckl Srtwe ep C arUs ffoaewh fikt i £chr r £an %Mard $1$$ . ?! % P j emtie %kxb Gdek Water flJa: 2ie Ur Cc Wtma fkfer il!ez2 ftefmeis r VcmoJd %urA Junior Class History In September of 1947, a frightened Freshman Class entered the doors of N.A.C.H.S., expecting the worst. Our fears subsided a little when we learned that there was to be no initiation, but there was still the ordeal of finding books and classrooms. Class officers were elected at our first meeting. With Mrs. Eckert as sponsor and Bob Klingenfus as president, we had a successful year. We sold pop corn at basketball games as a class project. At the beginning of our Sophomore year, we gained three classmates—Bill May, Wilma Liefer, and Lola Greenwood. Unfortunately, however, we lost three classmates before the term ended. They were Shirley Stroh, Joan Freeh, and Lola Greenwood. To get “in the dough” we sold ice cream at noon and at the basketball games. The year we had waited for finally arrived! In the early part of the year, we unhappily lost five classmates. They were Jack Bowman, Gloria Harris, Shirley Luechte-feld, Frank Scholes, and Maylene Phillips. Officers were elected as follows: Sponsor ------------------------------ ---- Mr. Walker President ---------------------------- Henry Schneider Vice President ........................ Bob Klingenfus Secretary ......................... Marie Franck Treasurer ------------------------- Alberta Schumacher Reporter .................................. Patie Priest As our class project, we sold soda and candy at noon, and at basketball and baseball games. On November 13, our class play, “Aunt Minnie Comes to Town.” was presented. Much hard work, which was put forth by our sponsor and play cast, helped in making it a success. During December, we ordered our class rings. 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At the beginning of our sophomore year we discovered we had lost James Mueller, Floyd Grohman, Armin Roberts, Clarence Quirin, June Sheets, and Helen Scholes. Merna Phillips left our class the first semester. We gained James Strahan. At our first meeting class officers and a sponsor were elected. They were: Sponsor _________________________________ Earl Givens President _____________________________ Dale Prediger Vice President _____________________ Carl Wellenkotter Secretary-Treasurer __________________ Carolyn Franck Reporter _____________________________ Barbara Kosarek We sold ice cream to increase our treasury. Now, we are looking forward to two more successful years at N.A.C.H.S. Mr. Woods in Economic Geography class: “Deneen K., tell us something about oysters.” Deneen .K: “They are very lazy.” Mr. Woods: “What makes you think that?” Deneen K.: “They’re always found in beds.” Freshman Class History The beginning of our Freshman year was the same as any other Freshman year. We wandered about the halls until we finally found our classrooms. At the beginning of the year we chose class officers. President ----------------------------------------- Donald Tresch Vice President ____________________________ Glenn Keuss Secretary-Treasurer ....................... Marilyn Eicker Reporter ---------------------------------- Ruth Emge Our sponsor is Mr. Meredith. About the same time the student council representatives were elected. They were Glenn Keuss, Helen Koenitz, and Marilyn Eicker. At the beginning of the year we had 34 members in our class. We lost one member, Billy Bruno. We have been earning money by selling pop corn at the basketball games. Gloria B.: “Ouch! I burned my hand in the hot water.” Walter P.: “Why don’t you feel the water before you put your hand in?” Rich A.: “Do you know that before we had hot and cold water in the house, we had running water?” Mr. Meredith: “How is that, Rich?” Rich A.: “Well my dad took a bucket and was always running to the well to get it.” CleretJ Uelf j sm+s CSurk yean flaemastein CeceUa JriseJt Peon PCaterC Pity Warier CelaCftuyueryer fllty glean flatvld Uaeltt fllerle fleech ClasJe Stermen SkJrJeyJft eller Caster Paemstatter Virginia flail LbnaUSlrahan Cumene flltefieager Baseball The New Athens Yellow Jackets opened their 1949 fall season with only two regulars returning to uniform from last spring’s team, which won the sub-district and district only to be defeated in the sectional by Belleville. The Maroons of Belleville went on to win the state championship. Besides the loss of most of the team, by graduation, we also lost the services of Coach A. J. Woods, who resigned, after three years with the “Jackets”. Earl Givens, who recently graduated from Murray College, Kentucky, replaced Mr. Woods. The infield was made up of Chuck Schreiber at first, Don Tresch at second, John Ziegler at short and Mev Stoll at third. In the outfield we had Don Burk in right, Norbert Utz in center and Walter Politsch in left. The team played good ball, at times, but lacked timely hitting and much-needed experience. Lloyd Schlesinger and Melvin Stoll shared the pitching chores. Schlesinger, who pitched seven of the eight games, had a record of 3 wins—4 losses, but he had an earned run average of only 1.18 runs per seven-inning game. He also struck out forty-five batters. Stoll pitched the remaining victory. The leading hitters were, catcher, Bob Klingenfus, who batted .500, followed by shortstop, John Ziegler, with a .435 mark. Klingenfus, along with first-baseman, Chuck Schreiber, supplied the long-ball hitting power in the line-up. Team Mascoutah . Lebanon ___ Freeburg .... New Baden O’Fallon .. Waterloo .... Mascoutah . Freeburg .... GAME SCORES FALL -------There ___ ________Here ___ --------Here ... _______ There __ _______There ___ --------Here ___ ____________Here ___ There — We They 0 1 5 4 2 5 11 4 2 3 8 0 3 0 5 6 SUB-DISTRICT AT NASHVILLE New Athens ____________ 2 Mt. Vernon _____________ 0 New Athens ___________ 13 Okawville ______________ 2 New Athens ___________ 10 Nashville ______________ 0 DISTRICT CHAMPIONSHIP AT NEW BADEN New Athens ------- 4 Aviston 1 SECTIONAL AT BELLEVILLE _________ 2 Belleville ______ 3 New Athens INFIELD The infield consisted of. left to right—John Ziegler, C. Schreiber, Donald Tresch and Mev Stoll. OUTFIELD The outfield was composed of—Walter Politsch, Norbert Utz, Donald Burk. COACH AND MANAGERS Pictured above are: Coach Earl T. Givens, (center) and managers, Tom May, (left) and Jim Burk (right). LEADING HITTERS BATTERIES Leading the team with impressive averages were: Bob Klingenfus (500) and John Ziegler (435). Making up the batteries are: left to right—Mev Stoll, Bob Klingenfus, Lloyd Schle-singer and Bill May. Managers: Jim Burk and Tom May Front Row: Donald Tresch, Norbert Utz, Lloyd Schles- inger, John Ziegler, Charles Schreiber, Bob Klingen-fus, Melvin Stoll, Donald Burk. Back Row: Bill May, Walter Politsch, Aaron Vogler, Charles Bonewitz, Joe Cox, Coach Earl T. Givens. Although the team, under Coach Givens, had an unimpressive record of 4-4 last fall in the Cahokia Conference, they are beginning the spring season with the hope that the added experience of last fall will lead them to more victories by the time the tournament competition begins. Basketball DISTRICT TOURNAMENT RESULTS The District Tournament was held at Waterloo, on February 21-24. In the first games, Freeburg was defeated by Valmeyer, and Okawville was defeated by Columbia. The following evening New Athens lost to Mascoutah by the score of 52-50; and Waterloo defeated Red Bud. In the semi-finals Columbia defeated Valmeyer and Waterloo was defeated by Mascoutah. The winning team of the district was Columbia. Melvin Stoll was the leading tournament scorer with 27 points. New Athens, for the second consecutive year, had the Cahokia Conference leading individual scorer. The valuable sophomore, Melvin Stoll, brought this honor to the team and New Athens by scoring 198 points against the Conference teams during the season. SCORES OF CONFERENCE GAMES Team Waterloo ------------- Lebanon ---------------- New Baden ______________ Red Bud --------------- Freeburg --------------- Columbia --------------- Dupo ___________________ Waterloo ------------- Valmeyer ______________ Mascoutah ______________ O’Fallon _______________ Lebanon ________________ Red Bud --------------- New Baden ______________ Columbia ______________ Freeburg --------------- Dupo ___________________ Valmeyer ______________ Mascoutah ______________ O'Fallon ............... We They There 37 43 Here . 41 31 There 37 32 Here . 47 35 Here .. - 30 46 Here 29 36 There 23 68 Here .. 45 40 Here .. 38 32 There - 39 45 Here . 24 54 There 40 34 There 46 35 Here . 30 38 There - 38 56 There 42 52 Here . 38 47 There 41 45 Here . 48 61 There 33 62 •Cahokia Conference ••Kaskaskia Conference Cahokia-Kaskaskia Conference Yellow Jackets MELVIN STOLL 5 ft. 6 in. 125 lbs., Soph, guard—“Mev,” the only underclassman on the “A” squad was the highest scorer of the team. His consistent outcourt shots and his steady drive-in-shots enabled him to lead the Cahokia Conference in scoring. He will be a definite threat in the future. BOB KLINGENFUS 5ft. 10 in. 154 lbs., Jr. forward—Besides showing himself to be a good defensive player, Bob could always bt counted on to score his share of points, either by his unstoppable “jump” shots or his accurate out-court shots. BILL MAY 5 ft. 8 in., 156 lbs., Jr. guard — The outstanding qualities of this junior guard are speed and drive. Bill dis-layed fine ability as a ball andler and could be counted on to play good defensive ball. WALTER POLITSCH 5 ft. 10 in., 140 lbs., Jr., forward—Coonie’s agressive-ness and drive make him one of the best prospects of next year’s team. Although used sparingly, he could be counted on to add fight when it was needed. LLOYD SCHLESINGER 5 ft. 10 in. 153 lbs., Sr. guard—Lloyd’s drive and quick thinking helped the team to set up many scoring plays. His rebounding and his dribbling abilities were a great help to the team. COACH GIVENS Mr. Givens, in his first year of coaching, had an inexperienced team with which to work. He was handicapped throughout the year because of injuries, but he was still able to direct the team to make good showings against some of the best competition in the conference. He was well liked by the team and the fans. DONALD BURK 5 ft. 9 in., 133 lbs., Jr., guard — Donald, because of his accurate set shots from the corners, is sure to be a scoring threat on next year’s team. His competitive spirit will help the team. CHARLES SCHREIBER 6 ft. 1 in. 155 lbs., Sr. forward—This lanky dark-haired Senior was a handy man to have under the basket. Although Chuck was not a consistent scorer, he was a great team man and a reliable rebounder. Because of his defensive ability he stopped many of the scoring stars of the other teams. HANK SCHNEIDER 6 ft. 2 in., 151 lbs.,-Jr., cen ter—Aided by the confidence which he got by steady playing throughout the season, this tall junior should be a “crack” pivot man for the ’o kets in his senior year. His mastery of the “jump” and “hook” shots should be a great help to the team. JOHN ZIEGLER 5 ft. 11in., 150 lbs., Jr., center — Although John was out of action most of the season because of injuries, he was a great asset to the team when he was able to plav. His excellent offensive and defensive play made him one of the best all-around players on the team. NORBERT UTZ 5 ft. 5 in., 135 lbs., Sr., guard — Because of his size, Norbert did not get to sec much action as a reserve guard, but, when given the opportunity, he played nice offensive ball which was a great help in emergencies. i'AucJk fcAtreifeg 23mfttei 33 JUNIOR JACKETS Pictured from left to right, are: First Row: Donald Tresch, Dale Prediger, Robert Roth, Orville Liefer, Glenn Keuss, Alvin Weidemann. Second Row: Ray Emerson, Jan Langenstein, Carl Wellen-kotter, Joe Cox, Kent Fullmer, Harold Waeltz, Coach Givens. This year’s “B” Team finished the season with a respectable record of 15-5. Many of the younger members of the “B” squad showed great promise. “FRESH-SOPH” TEAM Pictured from left to right, are: First Row: Carl Wellen-kotter, Glenn Keuss, Robert Roth, Alvin Weidemann, Kent Fullmer. Second Row: Mr. Cox, Donald Tresch, Jan Langenstein, Dale Prediger, Harold Waeltz, Coach Givens. Mr. Cox also served as coach of the “Fresh-Soph” team. The squad contained several boys who were playing their first year of basketball. (Sparta Tournament Results) Playing their first game in the Sparta Freshman-Sophomore Invitational Tournament they defeated Freeburg by the score of 49-41. In their second game they again defeated New Baden with New Athens having 33 points and New Baden having 31 points. Other scores were not available at this printing. LETTERMEN’S CLUB The Lettermen's Club is composed of all those who have earned letters in athletic activities at N. A. C .H. S. All members are proud to belong and hope that the membership will continue to grow throughout the coming years. 1st Row, left to right: Donald Tresch, Deneen Krupp, Norbert Utz, Walter Politsch, Bob Klingenfus, Bill May, Donald Burk, Melvin Stoll. 2nd Row: Jim Burk, Donald Ragland, Ronald Priest, Lloyd Schlesinger, Charles Schreiber, Henry Schneider, John Ziegler, Tom May, Coach Givens. CHEERLEADERS Left to right, the five cheerleaders chosen this year are: Ann Howard, Bert Schumacher, Geneva Bush, Mary Lou Sinn and Carolyn Franck. The five made a striking appearance in their full purple skirts and white sweaters with gold stripes and letters. Their great ability to keep the Pep Club in high spirits and lead them in their peppy cheers was shown throughout the year. PEP CLUB The Pep Club was organized under the leadership of Mr. Cox. The cheerleaders are the leaders of the organization. 1st Row, left to right: Barbara Kosarek, Norma Wagner, Patie Priest, Rose Emge, Jennie Bush, Edith Schrag, Jackie Herman, Ruth Krieg, Myra Kolditz, Dawn Albers, Doris Loeb, Joylyn Schoepp, Gloria Boll-meier, Marilyn Eicker, Virginia flail, Cecelia Frisch, Iona Quathamer, Myrtle Hendricks, Adele Winter, Audrey Stolte, Marie Kaesberg, Rita Hoff. 2nd Row: Betty Wilkerson, Muriel Bollmeier, Arlene Schulz, Leona Frisch, Theresa Range, Marilyn Blum, Patty Schoepp, Marie Franck, Dorothy Frisch, Helen Koenitz, Lola Juenger, Betty Winkler, Doris Hill, Ruth Emge, Norma Emge, Shirley Wagner Laverne Dintlemen, Vera Hofmeister, Wilma Liefer, Eleanor Phillips, Odelia Ruess, Rose Becker. 3rd Row: George Krause, Lloyd Schlesinger, Lester Darmstatter, Mabel-ene Voelkel, Juanita Dudeck, Shirley Mueller, Shirley Schartz, Inez Schulz, Ada Meister, Jean Koenigstein, Barbara Goegelein, Betty Weber, Louise Scholes, Cordell Herzog, Bob Roth, Joe Cox, Don Burk, A1 Weidemann, George Goegelein, Tom May. 4th Row: Virgil Parker, Deneen Krupp, Hank Schneider, Clarence Stehl, Ray Emerson, Rich Albers, Bob Schmelzel, Ken Sauerwein, Orville Liefer, Charles Bonewitz, Mev Stoll, Kent Fullmer, Merle Freeh, Dean Robert, Verlan Juenger, Claude Stermon, John Ziegler, Norbert Utz, Harold Waeltz. 5th Row: Eugene Kirchoeffer, Richard Schopfer, Junior Knewitz, Ralph Liefer, Donald Ragland, Arthur Rowald, Ronald Priest, Carl Wellen-kotter, Mev Gaubatz, Dale Prediger, Jan Langenstein, Glenn Keuss, Bill Glenn, Jim Burk, Don Tresch, Harold Wolf, Bob Klengenfus, Bill May, Walter Politsch, Charles Schreiber, Norman Kinzinger. The Music Department BAND Under the expert baton of Miss Jean Smith, the New Athens band has become important. It has been proved that a school can again have a good band in a short time. 1st Row, left to right: Miss Smith, Vera Hofmeister, Richard Albers, Ruth Krieg, Helen Koenitz, Norma Rose Emge, Joylyn Schoepp, Ann Howard, Barbara Kosarek, Merle Freeh, Marilyn Eicker, Dorothy Frisch. 2nd Row: Harold Waeltz, Betty Wilkerson, Bill May, Aaron Vogler, Kenneth Sauerwein, Kent Fullmer, Lloyd Schlesinger, Lester Darmstat-ter, Bob Klingenfus, Glenn Keuss, Marie Franck, Mary Lou Sinn, Carolyn Franck, Patty Schoepp. MIXED CHORUS The combined efforts of the girls’ chorus and the boys’ chorus have been the beginning of a different type of organization for N. A. C. H. S. This has been in the form of a mixed chorus. They were a great success at the Christmas concert. 1st Row, left to right: Gloria Bollmeir, Marie Kaesberg, Rita Hoff, Doris Loeb, Helen Koenitz, Jennie Bush, Edith Schrag, Dorothy Frisch, Geneva Bush, Marilyn Eicker, Mabelene Voelkel, Cecelia Frisch, Iona Quathamer, Ruth Emge, Marilyn Blum, Betty Weber, Patty Schoepp, Ann Howard, Marie Franck. 2nd Row: Miss Smith, Betty Wilkerson, Adele Winter, Shirley Wagner, Norma Rose Emge, Patie Priest, Norma Wagner, Ruth Krieg, Mary Lou Sinn, Wilma Liefer, Myra Kolditz, Jackie Herman, Rose Mary Emge, Alberta Schumacher, Joylyn Schoepp, Arlene Schulz, Leona Frisch, Muriel Bollmeier, Jean Koenigstein, Vera Hofmeister, Audrey Stolte, Barbara Goegelein, Louise Scholes, Inez Schulz, Carolyn Franck, Aaron Vogler. 3rd Row: Betty Winkler, Merle Freeh, Lester Darmstatter, Harold Waeltz, Alvin Weidemann, Donald Ragland, Jan Langenstein, Arthur Rowald, Kenneth Sauerwein, Richard Albers, Carl Wellenkotter, Lloyd Schlesinger, Hank Schneider, Glenn Keuss, Bob Klingenfus, Bill May, Dale Prediger, Donald Tresch, Ray Emerson, Deneen Krupp, Barbara Kosarek. BOYS’ CHORUS This is a new organization of the school. The boys are under the direction of Miss Jean Smith. They have worked faithfully and can sing many fine selections. First Row, left to right: Miss Smith, Deneen Krupp, Harold Waeltz, Ray Emerson, Jan Langenstein, Aaron Donald Ragland, Dale Prediger, Donald Tresch, Lester Darmstatter, Merle Freeh. Second Row: Alvin Weidemann, Kenneth Sauerwein, Richard Albers, Carl Wellenkotter, Lloyd Schlesinger, Hank Schneider, Glenn Keuss, Bob Klingenfus, Joe Cox, Bill May, Arthur Rowald. GIRLS’ CHORUS Miss Smith is the inspiration for the chorus. It meets faithfully once a week to prepare selections for the formal concerts at Christmas and in the spring. First Row: Rita Hoff, Doris Loeb, Helen Koenitz, Jennie Bush, Edith Schrag, Dorothy Frisch, Geneva Bush, Marilyn Eicker, Mabelene Voelkel, Cecelia Frisch, Iona Quathamer, Ruth Emge, Marilyn Blum, Betty Weber, Patty Schoepp. Second Row: Miss Smith, Marie Kaesberg, Adele Winter, Ruth Krieg, Mary Lou Sinn, Wilma Liefer, Myra Kold-itz, Jackie Herman, Rose Mary Emge, Alberta Schumacher, Joylyn Schoepp, Arlene Shulz, Leona Frisch, Muriel Bollmeier, Jean Koenigstein, Vera Hofmeister. Third Row: Betty Winkler, Shirley Wagner, Norma Rose Emge, Patie Priest, Norma Wagner, Barbara Kosarek, Betty Wilkerson .Audrey Stolte, Louise Scholes, Inez Schulz, Carolyn Franck, Marie Franck, Barbara Goge-lein, Ann Howard, Gloria Bollmeier. GIRLS’ SEXTETTE Again under Miss Smith’s guidance, the sextette plays its part in school activities and concerts. At school programs the sextet can always be depended upon to lead the singing. Members are, left to right: Ann Howard, Betty Wilkerson, Barbara Kosarek, Geneva Bush, Carolyn Franck, Mary Lou Sinn, Marie Franck, Miss Smith. Ann Howard is the accompanist for the sextette. BOYS’ QUARTETTE Another newly organized musical group is the boys’ quartette, which, of course, is supervised by Miss Smith. These boys have done very fine work. Members are, left to right: Jan Langenstein, Dale Predi-ger, Bob Klingenfus, Lloyd Schlesinger. G .A. A. The Girl’s Athletic Association is a national organization, it promotes athletics and good sportsmanship among girls and provides a great deal of fun for all its members. 1st Row: Shirley Mueller, Rita Hoff, Betty Weber, Gloria Bollmeier, Patie Priest, reporter; Carolyn Franck, Alberta Schumacher, president; Joylyn Schoepp, vice-president; Myra Kolditz, secretary; Edith Schrag, Jennie Bush, Geneva Bush, Helen Knewitz, Marilyn Blum. 2nd Row: Lola Juenger, Barbara Goegelein, Norma Wagner, Vera Hof-meister, Rose Mary Emge, Doris Hill, Jackie Herman, Ruth Krieg, Wilma Liefer, Myrtle Hendricks, Jean Koenigstein, Marilyn Eicker, Virginia Hall, Miss Casteel, sponsor. 3rd Row: Doris Loeb, Patty Schoepp, Marie Franck, treasurer; Ann Howard, Laverne Dintleman, Betty Winkler, Shirley Wagner, Norma Rose Emge, Inez Schulz, Adele Winter, Audrey Stolte, Marie Kaes-berg, Ruth Emge, Juanita Dudeck, Theresa Range. F. F. A. The F. F. A. is a national organization composed of chartered state associations which, in turn, are made up of local chapters, situated in high schools having vocational agriculture. Seated: Walter Politsch, Watch-Dog; Bob Schmelzel, secretary; Clarence Stehl, treasurer; Henry Schneider, president; Orville Liefer, vice-president; Kenny Sauerwein, reporter; Mr. Meridith, sponsor. 1st Row: Donald Ragland, Richard Schopfer, Junior Knewitz, Arthur Rowald, Harold Wolf, Donald Burk, Richard Albert, Virgil Parker, Dean Robert, Wilmer Schopfer, Norman Kinzinger. 2nd Row: Ray Emerson, Billy Glenn, Ralph Liefer, George Krause, Verlan Juenger, Eugene Kirchoeffer. HOME EC. CLUB This year the Home Ec. Club boasts a membership of 45 members. It is composed chiefly of Home Ec. students. Seated: Lola Juenger, Gloria Bollmeier, Shirley Wagner, Norma Rose Emge, Norma Wagner, reporter; Pati Priest, treasurer; Carolyn Franck, vice-president; Marie Franck, president; Vera Hofmeister, secretary; Iona Quathamer, Dorothy Frisch, Helen Schrag, Geneva Bush, Ada Mae Meister. 1st Row: Helen Koenitz, Marilyn Blum, Rose Becker, Shirley Mueller, Eleanor Phillips, Odelia Reuss, Doris Hill, Arlene Schulz, Wilma Liefer, Myrtle Hendricks, Jean Koenigstein, Marilyn Eicker, Shirley Schartz, Muriel Bollmeier, Cecelia Frisch, Miss Twarog, sponsor. 2nd Row: Doris Loeb, Rita Hoff, Betty Weber, Laverne Dintleman, Betty Winkler, Rose Emge, Patty Schoepp, Alberta Schumacher, Joylyn Schoepp, Inez Schulz, Adele Winter, Audrey Stolte, Louise Scholes, Marie Kaesberg, Ruth Emge, Theresa Range. THE STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, the most important organization in school, functions as a governing body for the students. In meetings, problems that come up are discussed by representatives of the student body, and with the help of Mr. Cox, our sponsor, some satisfactory solution is eventually decided upon. This group, made up of three representatives from each class, proved that a Student Council can be looked upon with pride and favor by each student in school. Seated: Mr. Cox, sponsor; Lloyd Schlesinger, Charles Schreiber, vice president; John Ziegler, president; Myra Kolditz, secretary-treasurer! Marliyn Eicker. Standing: Kent Fullmer, Carl Wellenkotter, Glenn Keuss, Hank Schneider, Clarence Stehl, Dale Prediger, Helen Koenitz. “SPOTLIGHT” One of the highlights of each month throughout the school year was the printing of the school paper, the “Spotlight.” Mr. Givens, the hard-working adviser, definitely deserves commendation for the excellent guidance he has given to make our paper the success that it is. All the staff members are to be congratulated for the excellent paper that so lightened each month with its coming. Seated: Arlene Schulz, Ruth Krieg, business manager; Earl T. Givens, sponsor; Joylyn Schoepp, Myra Kolditz and Mary Lou Sinn. Standing: Ruth Emge, Iona Quathamer, Patie Priest, Dawn Albers, Barbara Kosarek, Kenneth Sauerwein, John Ziegler, Jackie Herman, Alberta Schumacher, Betty Wilkerson, Patty Schoepp, Marie Franck. SCHOOL CUSTODIAN Charlie Koenitz The class of ’50 will miss Charlie’s ever-willing cooperation and even disposition. No job was ever too big for him to do. Even though, at times, the students gave Charlie a headache he always was cheerful to all. OUR DRIVERS It was pleasant having this trio around. Pete’s cheerful smile and friendly disposition, Wilbur’s readiness to please, and Fritz’s jokes and good humor made riding the rough roads less unpleasant. We learned from them the little lesson of “being handy” that will mean much to us in the future. Pictured are: left to right: Wilbur Robinson, Pete Stoakey and Fritz Leinecke. Norbert Utz: “Come on Lloyd, let’s go around and call on the tonsil sisters.” Lloyd Schlesinger: “Who?” Norbert Utz: “The two Jones girls, you know, nearly everybody’s had them out.” Optician: “Weak eyes, eh? Well, how many lines can you see on that chart?” Kenneth S.: “What chart?” THE KING AND QUEEN OF HEARTS On the 16th of February, the Seniors sponsored the coronation of the King and Queen of Hearts. All of the candidates were seniors, this having been decided by a vote of the student body. The voting was done the evening of the program. One vote for a boy and one for a girl was given with each five-cent purchase. Decorated boxes, with the student’s name and picture, were placed in the hallway. Into these boxes, the votes were deposited. Throughout the evening dancing, cards, shuffleboard, and ping-pong were enjoyed. The court consisted of: Mary Lou Sinn, Queen; Charles Schreiber, King; and the attendants, Dawn Albers and Richard Albers, Myra Kolditz and Orville Liefer, and Joy-lyn Schoepp and Lloyd Schlesinger. The crown-bearers were Patricia Givens and Jony Woods. This was the first time an event of thsi type was staged at N.A.C.H.S. We hope that the idea will become an annual event. Calendar SEPTEMBER 1 Students forced back to work. 2 Studying begins—Who studies? 5 Hooray! a holiday! 6 Jackets drop first baseball game to Mascoutah. 9 N.A. proves her worth. Beat Lebanon. 13 Freeburg edges past New Athens. 14 Physics students perform important experiment. 16 New Baden victim of N.A. 23 Oh! Oh! off day. O’Fallon defeats N.A. 27 Waterloo downtrodden. New Athens wins. 30 We defeat Mascoutah in a close ball game. OCTOBER 4 Students eagerly await May 26. 6 No school! Teachers cram for once. 7 Seniors receive bill from Van Miller for equipment. 10 School in full swing. Students again drag to classes. 14 Report cards given out. New grading system, “A” for “awful,” “B” for “better,” “C” for “coming soon.” 17 Richard Albers didn’t even mention Texas. 19 Mr. Woods didn’t correct Norbert in English class. 21 Freshmen tremble at F.H.A. initiation. 24 Half of the bookkeeping class fell asleep. 25 Mysterious window rattling baffles citizens. 26 Jim Canning wears out auto horn. 28 Joylyn Schoepp is quiet. No gossip. 30 Awful faces frighten townspeople. Walter Politsch wins prize in parade—no mask! NOVEMBER 2 Rich Albers brings “Jet” to school. 3 Orville Liefer seen in hall with a certain girl. 7 Charles B. gets to school on time. 11 Hurrah! No school—Armistice Day. 15 “Aunt Minnie” comes to town. 18 First basketball game with Lebanon—we win! 22 New Baden defeated in Jackets second game. 24 Thanksgiving—no school! 25 Hurrah! Another day off. 28 Back to the old grind after a holiday. 29 Basketball game here with Red Bud. We win! Calendar DECEMBER 2 Freeburg hands New Athens first defeat. 5 Charlie Bonewitz doesn’t have to run to class. 6 Basketball game with Columbia. We lost. 7 Practice begins for Christmas musicale. 9 Played Dupo and lost for third straight time. 13 Hobo party in gym. Big success. 14 Still practicing for musicale. 16 Big surprise! We beat Waterloo. 18 Christmas musicale given. Big hit. 20 Another game added to victory column. We beat Val-meyer. 21 Nothing happened today. 22 Oh, dam! We lost to Mascoutah. 23 Christmas party for the school. Also last day of school for this year. See you—next year. JANUARY 2 Back to the old grind again. Everyone had a wonderful vacation. 3 Everyone still half asleep from vacation. 4 Kaskaskia tournament begins. We beat Red Bud. 5 Went back to tournament—beaten by Valmeyer in overtime. 6 Tournament again—beaten by Columbia. 7 Fooled you! This is Saturday. 9 Another day with nothing to do but study. 10 O’Fallon played us—another game lost. 11 Practiced for U.S.O. play. 13 Finally beat Lebanon. 16 Monday—need I say more? 17 We finally won a game. Beat Red Bud! 18 U.S.O. play “It’s a Date” presented for first time. 19 Second successful night for the play. 20 Exams today! Boy, did I rack my brains. 24 No game tonight so we get a little rest. 25 Youth Party given in the gym. Lots of fun. 26 Marissa played Fresh-Soph, teams. They beat us. 27 Oh, not again! Columbia beat us. 31 Freeburg again defeated us. I think we are in a rut! Calendar FEBRUARY 2 Ground hog sees his shadow. Br-r-r-r. 3 Dupo hot—New Athens not so hot. 7 Oh! Lost to Valmeyer. 10 Played Waterloo there, don’t let losing be a habit. 13 Canary voices could be heard in the gym, 4th hour. We got a short recess from the brain grinder. 14 Have a heart, for it’s Valentine’s Day. Did you get a card from your sweety? 15 No lights in girls’ shower room. Psittacosis! 16 Queen Mary Lou and King Charley rule the roost. 17 New Athens defeated by O’Fallon. 19 Corners—no vacancy. Oh, Boy! 22 Happy birthday, George and Earl! 24 Feet trouble! Myra goes to the Doctor. 28 No luck boys, this isn’t Leap Year. MARCH 1 Mr. Woods splits an infinitive. 2 Today Ruth Krieg does the same. 4 Joe Schmelzel is now white-haired and very old, as of today—he is 18 years old. 6 What! Are they having night school now? Oh, no, just the Senior Class practicing their play. 9 Mr. Walker and juniors busy on prom. 10 Freshman-Sophomore Tournament ends tonight. 13 A great operetta was given in the gym today and all our talented students were assembled to see it. 14 Cahokia Conference meeting at O’Fallon tonight. No bookkeeping today. 15 Today Miss Smith is very crabby. 16 F.H.A. taught the F.F.A. how to wash dishes at the F.H.A. Mother-Daughter Banquet. 18 Today Richard Albers typed so fast his typewriter started burning. 21 Hurray!! No school, a day of rest—Spring Concert is here. 31 We all hate it, but the teachers just have to go to East St. Louis to teachers’ meeting! Calendar AFEIL 2 April shower . 4 id , Wv iis' working Un wiowdy on piny. 7 Good tridny holiday, 11 The Oxtiit r tiny “t unny Brats wa presented tonight. J2 Rain, rain, go away, Drown some other town today. J Bust baseball game with Columbia there. 26 Basei aJI game with Bed Bud here. 2fc liasebaJJ game with Valrneyer here. MAY 2 Baseball game at Waterloo, 3-6 i.ast minute dates for prom. 6 Junior Senior Prom, Thanks Juniors. !t Baseball game at ited Bud. JJ l.eona Frisch gets hot-foot” in physics. 12 Baseball game at Valrneyer. Ib lU District Baseball Tournament. 26 Underclassmen wonder why they didn’t study more. 2d The end of a perfect four years—Graduation! School Loyalty Song We’re loyal to you New Athens High. We’re purple and gold New Athens High. We’ll back you to stand Against the best in the land; For we know you have sand New Athens High. Rah!! Rah!!! So break up that ball New Athens High. We’re backing you all New Athens High. Our team is our fame protector. On boys for we expect a victory From you New Athens High. Cha-he-cha-ha-cha-ha-ha-ha New Athens, New Athens, New Athens! Fling out that dear old flag of purple and gold. Lean on your sons and daughters Fighting of old. For men of old are giants Pacing reliance, Shouting defiance, Oske wa-wa! Across the broad green plains that flourish our land, For honest labor and for learning we stand, And unto thee we pledge our heart and hand, Dear Alma Mater, New Athens High. Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’50 Auto Stove Works Manufacturers of AUTOCRAT Cooking and Heating Stoves V9Q When You Are Wanting . . . INSURANCE Of Any Kind: Fire, Car, Compensation, Liability, Life Insurance REAL ESTATE St. Clair County Farms — New Athens Dwelling and Building Lots LOANS Notary and Income Tax Service SEE Albert A. Wilson Insurance Agency Phone 122 New Athens, Illinois State Bank of New Athens Complete Banking Service Phone 10 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of New Athens Lumber Company The Place to Buy Lumber Phelan’s Paints and Varnishes Phone 36 New Athens, Illinois w V Geiger Department Store New Athens Leading Store For Boys’ and Girls’ Apparel Quality Merchandise In Latest Styles Phone 23 New Athens, Illinois New Athens Real Estate and Insurance Agency Incorporated State Bank Building Phone 10 New Athens, Illinois w V Diehl's Diamonds — Jewelry Elgin - Hamilton - Bulova Watches Belleville, Illinois 24 East Main Phone 886 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’50 Mr. and Mrs. Emil O. Klingenfus New Athens, Illinois Serving the Trade That Quality Made Karber's Pharmacy Your Rexall Drug Store Compliments of Weidemann Service Shop Phone 101 Res. Phone 88-M New Athens. Illinois Stolte Service Station Washing and Greasing New Athens, Illinois v . Fischer Publications Phone 32 New Athens, Illinois Publishers of the New Athens Journal-Press Your home town newspaper Printing of All Kinds Compliments of Linda's Cafe The Home of Good Eats Phone 9402 Highway 13 New Athens, Illinois k r Shamrock Inn Located IV2 Miles West of New Athens Junction of Routes 13 and 156 Dancing Every Saturday Night W. Burgess, Prop. to the Class of ’50 New Athens Equipment Company Your International Harvester Dealer Phone 97 Wm. Hentzel, Prop. ■SSi • z. Compliments of v Kaiser Stookey Motor Service Your Chevrolet Dealer New Athens, Illinois SCHOOL DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS Remember Them With Photographs And This Photo Annual By Spieth Studio Centralia, Illinois ComplimetUs of Seminole Coal Company Compliments of Waterloo Milk Shop V Zoot ! ! Lee's Melody Inn Lee L. Schoepp Compliments of T. J. WILSON SON General Electric Dealers Refrigerators — Washers Electric Ranges — Ironers Water Heaters — Freezers Television Sets Phone 207 I New Athens, Illinois •yy. Compliments ami Best {■Fishes to the Class of '50 SHOPPER’S FORUM INC. Retailers of General Merchandise 113-115 N. Van Buren St. New Athens, Illinois •JOo 4 Compliments of ■4 Compliments of LYLE RAUSCH CONSTRUCTION and SUPPLY CO. Phone 19-R New Athens, Illinois COMMERCIAL MUSIC SERVICE New and Used Records Phone 12 Mascoutah, Illinois Jack Bunn Margaret Mary Bunn Pappy Bunn Compliments of Compliments of ARMIN REINHARDT ECKERT MOTOR CO. CONSTRUCTION CO. Chevrolet Sales and Service Building of Roads and Dams Earthmoving Lenzburg, Illinois vr. ♦N r STOOKEY FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service New Athens, Illinois Compliments of COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY of Sparta, Illinois HUBER’S SHEET METAL PAINT COMPANY Dealers in DuPont Paints — Furnaces Forced Air Heating Guttering Combustioneer Stokers Phone 106 FARMERS SUPPLY COMPANY Dealers in Hardware, Farm Machinery and Purina Feeds Melvin Carr Fred Schmelzel Donald Nuerenberger New Athens, Illinois Phone 65 lr N. A. PLUMBING and HEATING CO. “The Plumber Protects the Health of the Nation” Phone 200 Paul Fullmer, Mgr. HULL FUNERAL HOME Mr. Lee Hull Mrs. Ethel Hull Phones New Athens 9 Marissa 62 Compliments of HI - WAY LUMBER CO. Complete Building Service Everything to Build Anything Phone 2 New Athens, Illinois KOENITZ MARKET 510 S. Elizabeth Street New Athens, Illinois House of Home Killed Meats We Deliver Phone 103 Compliments of Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '50 BECHERER’S Jewelei's Belleville, Illinois TOWN THEATRE and HI-WAY BOWLING ALLEY Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keuss, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keuss, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keuss Mr. and Mrs. John Troester Phone 175 New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes Compliments of to the Class of ’50 KOLA-BRU CHRIS VI’S BOTTLING WORKS Chicken and Steak Dinners Phone 96 Wine — Sandwiches — Beer Phone 9400 ■xs- k r ' Fine Class Rings Announcements Awards JOSTEN’S Since 1897 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’50 LEHR’S MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meats Representative Mr. John Straub Box 12 Belleville Phone 24 HUTH'S BARBERSHOP Prompt Dependable Service The Place to Get Your Hair Cut JOE’S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Joe Kosarek, Jr. . New Athens, Illinois Compliments of BOB’S CONFECTIONARY Compliments of Robert Becker THE BEAUTY STUDIO New Athens, Illinois Phone 39 MOHR'S Repairing and Welding of All Kinds Woodworking G. W. GROSSART SONS Bonded Telegraph Florists Phone 367 717 E. Main St. Belleville, Illinois V5r. •� o r V Greetings and Best Wishes AGNES’S DEPARTMENT STORE New Athens, Illinois Compliments of SI’S PLACE Si and Jim Compliments of KRUPP’S NATION-WIDE STORE Sam and Jack Compliments and Best Wishes THE FRANK G. KAISER ELECTRIC FURNITURE COMPANY F. G. Kaiser M. F. Joseph New Athens, Illinois MELVIN J. NEWMAN Truck Service Phone 123 New Athens, Illinois To the Class of 1950 MOUND CITY BREWING COMPANY Our Best Wishes for Success Compliments of HAROLD’S BARBER SHOP PEP COAL CO. All Sizes of Coal Including Washed and Oiled Stoker Coal e-GO . . r A Compliments of WOODWARD ICE AND FUEL New Athens, Illinois LISCHER TRUCK SERVICE Phone 120 Cletus Lischer Bob Schaller Johnny Kessler A. H. MEIER Florist Floral Designs Cut Flowers — Potted Plants Flowers for All Occasions Phone 109 Freeburg SMITH’S Ladies’ and Childrens’ Ready-to-Wear and Shoes 117 E. Main St. Belleville, Illinois Compliments of PARK VIEW HOTEL New Athens, Illinois Compliments of WARREN HOFF Shell Service Compliments of HASKELL’S 104 E. Main Belleville, Illinois C. L. SMITH SPORTING GOODS “Sportsmen’s Headquarters” Spalding and Rawling Athletic Equipment Award Sweaters Tennis Rackets Restrung Phone 5177 100 W. Main ✓ 5 Belleville Greetings and Best Wishes TOM BOY STORE Mr. Mrs. Alfred Schreiber Phone 66 New Athens. Illinois NEW ATHENS FREEBURC MOTOR SERVICE Kelly Wilderman Phone 130 NEW ATHENS CLEANERS Quality and Service Phone 190 Compliments of EDGAR SAUERWEIN TAVERN Beer - Liquor - Wine to the Class of '50 QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Ray Glaus, Dist. Phone 201-R New Athens, Illinois Compliments of G. E. FUERER MOTOR CO. Your Ford Dealer For Over a Quarter of a Century New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '50 ZERO FROZEN FOOD BANK Frozen Foods Locker Service New Athens, Illinois Compliments of LAURA’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 8 New Athens, Illinois V Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '50 BLANCHE’S TAVERN J. A. BEHNKEN Sandwiches Beer - Liquors - Wine TRUCK SERVICE Blanche Hestand, Prop. Phone 188 Phone 64 Compliments of Compliments of LENZBURG FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE GRAIN DEE’S PLACE COMPANY We Specialize in Fish Compliments of DR. AND MRS. H. J. SCHLESINGER Ladies ! WTe of the Vespa Staff wish to thank the business and professional men of New Athens and vicinity for their co-operation in the publication of Buy Factory Seconds and Returns Have 2 or 3 Pairs for the Price of One W. W. SHOE STORE 204 N. Johnson Phone 110 Mrs. Lee Warren, Mgr. The ’50 Vespa ' V'. ■ V W -. ' • V.vV i m li v- wS- ni ?V 3 - - • 3U ! A . .• V- : i j . . .y-c v 14' ■4 1 V ' ■ ? 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