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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1951 volume:

THE CLASS OF ’51 of the NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Presents the THE 1951 VESPA STAFF Co-Editor.............................. Doris Ann Loeb Co-Editor ............................... John Zeigler Business Manager................-..........Marie Franck Assistant Business Manager ................ Ann Howard Advertising Manager ................. Barbara Goegelein Assistant Advertising Manager ............ Patce Priest Literary Editor....................... Vera Hofmeister Sports Editor .................... Robert Klingenfus Humor Editor............................. William May Photo Editor ....................................... Henry Schneider Assistant Photo Editor.....................Aaron Vogler Typist_____________________________ Alberta Schumacher Typist ............................. Gladys Weidemann Typist ................................. Theresa Strautz Sponsors....................Mr. Walker and Mr. Meridith DALE T. WALKER RUSSELL D. MERIDITH Dedication We, the Senior Class of 1951, take great pride in dedicating our Yearbook jointly to Mr. Walker and Mr. Meri-dith. With deep appreciation to Mr. Walker, who was our faithful friend and sponsor until recalled to service, and to Mr. Meridith, who so capably replaced him, we are honored to dedicate it to them. To The Class of Nineteen Fifty-One You may well be proud of a class of unusual scholastic ability and better than average school leadership. As time goes on you will probably turn less often to this book; the results of much work and the storehouse of many memories. But each time that you do turn, you will find enriched memories and new values; as time goes on, past events will appear in a new light; added meaning will come to some of the lessons taught during your four years at NACHS. You are graduating into a troubled world; if you carry into it the intelligence, initiative and understanding which your high school days have indicated that you possess; it will become a better world because of your participation. I shall always be glad to help you in any way that I can. Graduation from high school does not mean that you can no longer use the facilities there. Nor should it mean that you are no longer interested in or loyal to your Alma Mater. Some of you will be able to do more for NACHS as graduates than you were as students. Always remember that the satisfaction of doing anything well is a rich and ample reward. I extend to each of you my best wishes for a happy and successful life. Don D. Schriner THE HISTORY OF THE NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens Community High School, which was organized in 1920, is located in District No. 68. The first board of education consisted cf George Nuernberger, President; George Wirth, Jr., Secretary; S. J. Woodward, Henry J. Reuss, Jr. and William Eberhart. Attempts were made to discontinue the high school in the summers of 1922 and 1924, but both failed. Our present school building was built in 1931 and the gymnasium added in 1938. This year the school has an enrollment of 126 and a faculty of 10. To The Graduating Class of 1951 We as a board can say little to this graduating class of ’51. It is expected that we inject a note of cheer — something to spur you on. However, it is difficult to be cheerful when we ask you to face a world once more on the brink of a full scale war. War has many hideous aspects, but it does speed perfection of things that are useful. For example, the First World War perfected the radio and the Second the airplane. Will this Third impending turmoil bring atomic power for peace use? But does civilization have to pay such a tremendous price for each such achievement. Again you will hear the age old cry — the world is in your hands. You, the graduates, feel yourself tiny and insignificant, but your voices mingled with hundreds and thousands of others must be heard. Learn as much of the world as you can. It is imperative. Our world is shrinking day by day. A jet plane spanned the Atlantic in four hours recently. Today Rome is as close to us as was St. Louis ten years ago. Our only sure weapon today is knowledge. You possess it and will strive for more. Again we say you are our hope — fulfill our trust in you. SCHOOL BOARD Many well deserved thanks go to the School Board, who painstakingly planned for us. This board has done this 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. SCHOOL CUSTODIAN CHARLIE KOENITZ Although at times the students are a headache, Charlie is always cheerful and smiling. The class of 1951 will miss his co-operation and patience. We take this opportunity to show our appreciation to him. DRIVERS With their friendliness, jokes and desire to help us, these fellows made the routine of going to school more pleasant. They have demonstrated the value of caution, safety and punctuality to us. The drivers are: George Stolte, Fritz Heinecke, John Schneider, Wilmer Hentzel and Raymond Frantz. The buses are owned by George Stolte. Faculty RUSSELL D. MERIDITH Mr. Meridith, our agriculture instructor, was born in Sandoval, Illinois. He has been with us for four years. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from the University in 1947, he attended SIU and served in the army three years. GLORIA M. STONE Miss Stone, our Home Economics Instructor, was born in Til-den, Illinois. She attended grade school in Tilden and attended Tilden High School for two years. She spent the last two years at Sparta High School from which she graduated. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Southern Illinois University. This is her first year of teaching. DON D. SCHRINER Mr. Schriner, our principal, was born in Ashmore, Illinois. He attended the rural schools in that area. He spent two years in Ashmore High School and the last two years in Kansas High School. He attended Eastern State College and received his Bachelor’s degree in 1930. He coached basketball, baseball, and track and taught mathematics for several years and spent two years in the Navy. During this time he was sent to Hawaii, Okinawa, and Japan. He finished his master’s degree at the University of Illinois. Mr. Schriner was principal at the Kansas High School before coming here in 1950. PEGGY J. MORGAN Mrs. Morgan is instructor of Spanish. U. S. History, civics, economics, and geography. She was born in Ashley. Illinois and she attended MacMurray College, Jacksonville, Illinois, for two years. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Education. DALE T. WALKER Mr. Walker was born in Storm Lake, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at Buena Vista College, Storm Lake, Iowa. He did graduate work in engineering at Harvard University, Cambridge. Massachusetts. Mr. Walker served as First Lieutenant in the army for 55 months. Before coming to New Athens six years ago he taught for eight years in Illinois. He has been instructor in chemistry, algebra, geometry, advanced algebra, and trigonometry. Mr. Walker, who was a member of the Reserves, was called to active duty in January. iVuSSell V, fftfored fk £ fort a Faculty BETTY SCHALLER Miss Betty Schaller is our efficient secretary and office girl. She is a 1949 graduate of N.A.C.H.S. DAVID A. WILSON Mr. Wilson was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He attended primary and secondary school in Chicago, Illinois .He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Illinois State Normal University. This is his first year of teaching. Mr. Wilson is replacing Mr. Walker as instructor of algebra, geometry and chemistry. MARY L. FLOSKI Mrs. Floski was born 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 biology, general science, and girl’s physical education. ALONZO J. WOODS A native of New Athens, Mr. Woods instructs the English II, III, and IV classes. Mr. Woods received his Bachelor of Science degree in Education from SIU. He spent 45 months in the service as a First Lieutenant in the Signal Corps. He served four and one half years as principal of East Carondelet Elementary Schools. Mr. Woods will receive his Master’s Degree in June. EARL T. GIVENS Mr. Givens was born in Parmer, Missouri and attended primary and secondary school at East Prairie. Missouri. He received his B. S. degree from Murray State College at Murray, Kentucky. At present he teaches typing, bookkeeping, shorthand, and general business. Mr. Givens is also coach of the “Yellow Jackets”. ARTHUR E. EWING Mr. Ewing is replacing Miss Smith, who resigned at the end of the first semester. He is the instructor of band, chorus, and English I. He was born in Collinsville, Illinois, where he attended primary and secondary school. He graduated from Illinois State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. This is his first year of teaching. He was a member of Theta Alpha Phi. National Honor Fraternity in Dramatics and Pi Gamma Chu, National Honor Fraternity in Social Science. Senior Class History In September of 1947, thirty-seven Freshmen arrived at NACHS to start their High School career. We received an indirect initiation. As Freshmen our sponsor was Mrs. Eckert. Robert Klingenfus was elected President; Pat Priest, Vice-President; Alberta Schumacher, Secretary; and John Ziegler, Treasurer. Our Student Council members were Pat Schoepp, Helen Mehner and John Ziegler. We sold popcorn as our class project. Our class was decreased in January of that year when Carl Dickerson left us. Bill May, Wilma Liefer and Lola Greenwood joined us at the beginning of our Sophomore year. Our sponsor was Miss Sherman. Henry Schneider was President; Ann Howard, Vice-President; Alberta Schumacher, Secretary; Bill May, Treasurer; Marie Franck, Reporter. During this year our project was selling ice cream. We lost three members that year. They were: Shirley Stroh, Joan Freeh and Lola Greenwood. September, 1949, finally arrived and with it our Junior year. At the beginning of this term we lost five classmates. They were Gloria Harris, Shirley Luechtefeld, Frank Scholes and Maylene Phillips and due to an unfortunate accident, Jack Bowman. The officers for the year were: President, Henry Schneider; Vice-President, Robert Klingenfus; Secretary, Marie Franck; Treasurer, Alberta Schumacher; and Reporter, Pat Priest. Mr. Walker was chosen as our sponsor. To raise money for our prom and other class activities, we sold soda and candy. Highlights of the year included the presentation of our class play, “Aunt Minnie Comes To Town”, on November 13, 1949 and the arrival of our class rings. Of course, the outstanding event of the year was the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held on May 6, 1950. Our theme was “Fiesta”. e worked industriously to decorate the gym with many gayly colored streamers. Rock wall scenery gave the impression of a patio. The Marvin Wittlich orchestra supplied the music for dancing. Everyone had a very nice time. And now — we are Seniors!! Theresa Strass, Clarence Dumstorff and Frank Kivenas have joined us. During the year Charles Bonewitz left us. (Continued on next page) Senior Class History We have elected John Ziegler, President; Henry Schneider, Vice-President; Pat Priest, Secretary; Pat Schoepp, Treasurer; Marie Franck, Reporter. As our class sponsor we chose Mr. Walker. In February, 1951, he was called back to active service in the Army. The class selected Mr. Meridith to replace him. The annual trip to Van Miller’s Studio was made on October 12, 1950. As our class colors we have chosen black and white; as our class flower, the red rose and as our motto — Knowledge Comes; Wisdom Lingers. Our class play, “Willie’s Weekend” under the direction of Mr. Meridith and Mr. Ewing, was presented on April 10. Baccalaureate services were held on May 20 in the gymnasium of NACHS. Although we have had an exciting time in school, while studying to prepare ourselves for the future, we are eagerly awaiting May 25, 1951, the date of our Commencement. Our thanks and appreciation to those who have helped us make this prized dream become a reality. He: “But you promised at the altar to obey me.' She: “Of course. I didn’t want to make a scene.” Barber: “You are losing your hair fast sir. Are you doing anything to save it?” Customer: “Yes, I’m getting a divorce.” Seniors JOHN ZIEGLER “Take Me Out To The Ball Game’ Baseball 1, 2 ,3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 4 Band 1 Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 3 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 4 PATRICIA SCHOEPP “You Were Meant For Me” Band 1, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Class Officer 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H.A. 1, 2, 3 Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 2 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A.A. Play 2 Class Play 3, 4 MARIE FRANCK “Dream” Band 1, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Class Play 3. 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H.A. 1, 2, 3 Class Officer 2, 3 G. A.A. Play 2 Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Sextette 3 HENRY SCHNEIDER “So Tired” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 Boy’s Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3 Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 PATCE PRIEST “I’m A Lady” F. H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3. 4 G.A.A. Play 2 Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Band 1 Class Officer 1, 3, 4 Class Play 3f 4 Annual Staff 4 3 tnry Schntidtr' v c - r £$,o£ r Jfiitrxcia Sc ieepp TK6 A Seniors ROBERT KLINGENFUS “One Alone” ANN HOWARD “Baby Face” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 3 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 3, 4 Boy’s Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Letterman’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Quartet 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. Play 2 F.H.A. 1 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Accompanist 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Spotlight Staff 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Officer 2 ADELE WINTER “How Soon” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 WALTER POLITSCH “Full of Fun and Fancy Free” F F A 2 3 4 Letterman’s Club 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ALBERTA SCHUMACHER “Life is so Peculiar” Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H.A. 1, 2, 3 Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2, 3 Class Play 3, 4 G. A.A. Play 2 Pep Club 1. 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 DORIS ANN LOEB “Smilin’ Through” Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 DONALD BURK “Anchors Aweigh” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 F F A 3 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Boy’s Chorus 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 4 Seniors EDITH SCHRAG “Ain’t She Sweet” G.A.A. 3, 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 AARON VOGLER “The Roving Kind” Student Council 4 Band 1, 3 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Boy’s Chorus 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 4 GLADYS WEIDEMANN CLARENCE DUMSTORFF HELENE ROSSLER “Till The End of Time” “Lucky, Lucky Me” “Wedding Bells” F. H.A. 1 Chorus 1, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 G. A.A. 4 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 4 Chorus 1, 4 Mixed Chorus 4 Student Council 1 Spotlight Staff 4 F.H.A. 1 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 WILLIAM MAY “I Love Life” Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Band 3 Boy’s Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Boy’s Quartet 3, 4 Letterman’s Club 3, 4 Pep Club 2, 3, 4 WILMA LIEFER “Friendly Star” F. H.A. 1, 2, 3 Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 G. A.A. 3, 4 Pep Club 2, 3, 4 £lady$ {!deidcmanti Seniors THERESA STRAUTZ “Dark Eyes’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Junior Jam Play 3 G.A.A. 4 F.H.A. 1, 4 Pep Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 CLARENCE STEHL “Give Me The Simple Life” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 Class Play 3 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 JENNY BUSH “St. Louis Blues” Spotlight Staff 1 F. H.A. 1 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 G. A.A. 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. Play 2 WILMER SCHOPFER “Farmer in the Dell” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 VERA HOFMEISTER “Thinking of You” Band 1, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 F. H.A. 1, 2, 3 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. Play 2 Class Play 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 FRANK KIVENAS “Beyond the Blue Horizon” Football 1 Interscholastic Boxing 2 Scholastic Boxing 1, 2, 3 Track 1 Letterman’s Club 2, 3 Glee Club 3 Class Officer 3 Mixed Chorus 4 BARBARA GOEGELEIN “Can’t Stop Talking” F. H.A. 1, 2 G. A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 G.A.A. Play 2 Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Play 4 Class Prophecy On May 28, 1961, the greatest social event in a decade took place in the fabulous home of Miss Jennie Bush, who has gained fame on stage, screen, radio and television, as the modern Fay Emerson. At the luncheon table Miss Patricia Schoepp is being served by several of the eligible young men. She has gained renown as the No. 1 model of Powers, Inc. Signing autographs in the outer hall is none other than Mr. Baseball, Bob Klingenfus. He was voted “rookie” of the year as a “star” catcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers. A very heated discussion is taking place between Captain Dumstorff and Ensign Politsch. This is the usual rivalry carried on between the Navy and the Marines. On the south wall we see a painting of Miss Ann Howard, social worker and founder of The Howard House. This portrait was painted by Edith Schrag, the second Rembrandt of her time. Mr. Donald Burk and his beautiful wife are explaining the principals of his latest invention, the Viso-Phone. The Viso-Phone enables you to see the person with whom you are speaking. Taking a public opinion poll of this marvelous invention is Mr. Gallup’s secretary, Vera Hofmeister. Everyone is admiring the exquisite choice of wallpaper in the dining room, which was designed by “Patce”, better known as Miss Priest. She is now a famous Hollywood Interior Decorator. You’ve heard him on the radio, he’s here in person, Mr. John Ziegler, the play by play reporter of all the Cardinal baseball games. Miss Helene Rossler, White House Efficiency Expert, instructed the servants for handling this unusually large crowd this evening. “Terri” and “Marie” (Miss Strautz and Miss Franck) just returned from Paris, where they have been reviewing the latest styles. They are wearing two of their most recent creations, which are quite stunning. Agriculture Expert, Mr. Shopfer, seems to be giving a few pointers to Mr. Schneider, who is world renowned for his famous Schneider Yorkshires. Schneider’s moto is “More bacon, less lard”. Miss Loeb and Miss Leifer have just returned from a medical convention at the Mayo Brothers Clinic. Miss Loeb has just received her doctors degree in Plastic Surgery. She has selected the very brilliant nurse, Miss Leifer, as her assistant. (Continued on next page) Class Prophecy Barbara Goegelein, who has mastered 17 foreign languages and has accepted professor-ship in language at the University of California, is demonstrating her talents to Miss Gladys Weidemann, Physical Education teacher at Vassar College. Mr. Clarence Stehl, electrical engineer, Aaron Vogler, mechanical engineer and Bill May, architect, are displaying their blueprints for the last section of their England to France tunnel. A talk has just been completed by Miss Winter, owner of the largest department store in New York City. Pan American Airlines most gracious Hostess, Miss Bert Schumacher, is seen talking to Mr. Dale T. Walker, who is Dean of Chemistry at Harvard University. Finally in the early hours of the morning, everyone decided to leave this gala affair. Such a grand time was had by all that a second reunion was planned which is to take place ten years from now at a fashionable resort owned by R. D. Meridith, our former co-sponsor. Lady: “What is that peculiar odor I get from that field ?” Hank: “That’s fertilizer.” Lady: “Oh, for the land’s sake!” Hank: “Yes, lady.” “Angels” 1. “Bright Eyes” ..... -...........-.... John Ziegler 2. “Pug Nose”........................... Ann Howard 3. “Killer” .......... -............... Donald Burk 4. “Bangs” ........................ Bert Schumacher 5. “Dark Eyes”.......................Theresa Strautz 6. “Shotsie” .......... -............ Adele Winter 7. “Mother’s Little Girl” ................. Jennie Bush 8. “Coonie and Popeye” ............. Walter Politsch 9. “Miss Priss” ..................... Doris Ann Loeb 10. “Bebe and Buster”..............Barbara Goegelein 11. “Boots” ......................... Aaron Vogler “Angels” 12. “Blondie” ...................... Helene Rossler 13. “The Thing” -------------------------- Bill May 14. “Happy Go Lucky” ..................... Pat Priest 15. “Little Flirt” ..........-...... Bob Klingenfus 16. “Bashful” _______________________ Clarence Stehl 17. “Dolly” .......-.............. Vera Hofmeister 18. “A Rose Between Two Thorns”......Wilmer Schopfer 19. “Lover Girl” _____________ -..... Pat Schoepp 20. “Tubby” ........................ Hank Schneider 21. “Pudge”........................... Marie Franck 22. “Edie” ......................... Edith Schrag Bequeathing This and That CLASS WILL We, the 1951 graduating class of New Athens High School, in the County of St. Clair and State of Illinois, being of sound mind and memory and considering the uncertainty of this frail and transitory life, do therefore, make, publish and declare this to be our last Will and Testament, hereby revoking any and all Wills by us at any time heretofore made. First, we order and direct that our Executor, hereinafter named, pay all our just debts and graduation expenses as soon after our departure as conveniently may be. Second, after the payment of such expenses and debts, we give, devise and bequeath all our treasury to the high school to purchase a suitable monument in our memory. Each member of the class has a small gift he wishes to pass on to a friend or needy individual, some of these enumerated hereinafter. John Ziegler, as valedictorian, does bequeath to the 1952 valedictorian the task of earning the highest grades of the class. Henry Schneider, the class salutatorian, gives to the next saluta-torian, his ability to convince the teachers he is smarter than he really is. Marie Franck wills to the next G.A.A. President, all the headaches that accompany the honored position. Edith Schrag divides all her artistic notebooks among the teachers, who will doubtlessly find use for them next year as models for future students to copy. Aaron Vogler donates to Arthur Rowold his ability to make all the girls clamor for dates with him. Donald Burk presents to Deneen Krupp, his basketball uniform, which proved to be so lucky for him throughout the last two years. Bill May offers to any Sophomore in need of help, his unusually pleasing tenor voice. Patce Priest donates to Juanita Dudeck, her ever faithful mirror and comb, which has held up surprisingly well, considering the amount they have been used this year. To Mr. Woods we, the entire graduating class, donate one package of chewing gum, of which we strongly suspect he is an ardent and constant user when not at school, but objects to when any of us has just opened a fresh stick. Bob Klingenfus gives to next year’s male lead in the class play, his talent for remembering lines and cues. Doris Ann Loeb wills her sense of humor to Carolyn Franck, who already is a good giggler, but could probably use a little more of that so-called “funny bone”. (Continued) CLASS WILL Bert Schumacher wills to Grace Lehr, her beautiful clear handwriting, which she will no longer be needing. Barbara Goegelein wishes to leave to the most bashful member of the incoming Freshmen class, her unusually fluent speech and ability of argumentation and debate, which most generally proved to be an asset, except when arguing with one of the teachers. Helene Rossler gives her ability to attract a handsome man to Betty Winkler. From Vera Hofmeister to Jan Langenstein, goes her supply of themes and English compositions which she inherited from the Senior class last year. Ann Howard donates to Rose Mary Emge, her triangular romances. Walter Politsch bequeaths his ability to argue about anything and everything, to Kenneth Grohmann. Gladys Weidemann entrusts to Donna Wellenkotter, her pleasant smile and ability to use it as well. Clarence Stehl, offers his experience as a pin-setter to any one who can take it. Frank Kivinas, as the only Senior wrestler, leaves his great big muscles to Allen Waeltz. Adele Winter entrusts Doris Hill with her little black book with all the license plate numbers in it. Jenny Bush gives her sister, Geneva, her place in the Senior Class, to take up where she left off. Theresa Strautz wills her black curly hair to Cecila Frisch. Wilma Liefer bequeaths her long bus ride homeward to anyone with a strong constitution. From Clarence Dumstorff to Tom May goes his Buick, because all Tom will have lift is the “Blue Goose”. Wilmer Schopfer donates his farming ability to his brother, Richard. Patty Schoepp gives Joyce Behnken her ability to get one man and be able to hold him. To our Principal, Mr. D. “A Little More Gas” Schriner, we will his idea of a perfect study hall. To our sponsor, Mr. Dale “File It In 13” Walker, we will all of the luck that can be found. To our co-sponsor, Mr. Russell “Merryweather” Meridith, we will a Manual Training Shop. To Mrs. Peggy “You People Didn’t Study A Bit” Morgan, we will an extra period for current events. To Mr. Earl “Who Picked Up The Atlantic Cable” Givens, we will a 6 foot 7 inch Freshmen student. (Continued) CLASS WILL To Miss Gloria “Always Happy” Stone, we will a new and larger Home Ec. Room. To Mrs. Mary Lou “Three Laps Around Gym and Showers” Floski, we will a quiet P. E. Class. To Miss Betty “Boop” Schaller, we will a scooter to save her time and steps. To Mr. Arthur “Ooo! I like that” Ewing, we will two dotted quarter notes with a double slur. To Mr. David “That’s Good” Wilson, we will odorless equipment. To Mr. Charles “Chuck” Koenitz, we will a new assistant janitor in charge of preparing hot water for the baseball boys. To the Juniors, we will our unlimited supply of intelligence. To the Sophomores, we will our Senior sophistication. We bequeath to the Freshmen class all our rulers, pencils, pens, notebooks and paper we intentionally or unintentionally left behind, for they are always coming to school without these essentials. To the members of the school board we return all our textbooks so kindly loaned to us these past four years. We’re sure they will not mind too much that some are dirty and that some pages are torn or missing. Sometimes it was difficult to get them to and from school without dropping them in the mud. I, R. D. Meridith, reader of the Class Will, so wish to each of you present all that is contained in the following poem of unknown authorship: “I wish thee health, I wish thee wealth, I wish thee gold in store, I wish thee heaven upon earth, What could I wish thee more?” In leaving, we begrudge the incoming Senior class all the honor and praise they will receive, knowing that the more they are honored the quicker all our good deeds will be forgotten and we must confess we like being in the limelight. Lastly, we make, constitute and appoint Mr. Walker and Mr. Meridith, sponsors, to be executors of this, our last Will and Testament. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto subscribed our names, the tenth day of March in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fitty-one. 1951 SENIOR CLASS This instrument, we on the day of the date thereof signed, publish and declared by the said testators, the 1951 Senior Class to be their last Will and Testament. Mr. Givens Mrs. Morgan Junior Class History In September, 1948, forty-six Freshmen entered the doors of great learning. (N.A.C.H.S.) Everyone was frightened! What would our first year in high school be like? Luckily we escaped initiation. We selected our class officers. Carl Wellenkotter was elected President and Mr. Meridith was chosen as our class sponsor. We made money by selling popcorn at basketball games. Forty Sophomores returned to N.A.C.H.S. Each was wondering what the second year would bring. Dale Prediger was elected President and Mr. Givens was our sponsor. We sold ice cream to make money. Our class outing was held at Cahokia Mounds. In our Junior year we lost four more members. We now have 36. The following officers were elected: President ________________________________ Dale Prediger Vice-President__________________________ Barbara Kosarek Secretary ____________________________ Carolyn Franck Treasurer________________________________ Betty Weber Reporter _________________________________ Norma Wagner Sponsor ____________________________________ Mr. Woods Assistant Sponsor--------------------------- Miss Stone The Student Council members are: Carolyn Franck, Dale Prediger and Kent Fullmer. We are selling candy and coke this year to make money. We presented our class play, “Great Caesar’s Ghost” on November 7. It was a howling success. We are anxiously looking forward to giving our prom. SOPHOMORES fyarilfjt um Zh'tdr zr Jftzzz Sc ju z Pffay ta Pzm ‘Zlh dnamt 3tttv zi ft-blf !Jkzrt4a Xa«fe fyrmzn %txzinfzr Jf np 3lzzu z fVeUa Xretutz iz a.PZuj uzttfzr JkzvM ‘Zihztt'Z PUrJzPrzJt Sufznz Jl trzAAszfzr fA rty Ss aorz Cfftzr ParmsAzt zr- Pzz aPnazihafjfw Sophomore Class History In September of 1949, 33 Freshmen entered the doors of N.A.C.H.S. The beginning of our Freshmen year was about the same as any other Freshmen year. At our first meeting, class officers were elected. Donald Tresch was elected President and Mr. Meridith became our sponsor. We began earning money by selling popcorn at basketball games. At the beginning of our Sophomore year, we sadly discovered that Verlan Juenger, Billy Glenn, Virginia Hall and Donald Strahan had left our class. We were happy to find that Carol Gladson, George Montroy, Leroy Spalt, Dorothy Funki, Veda Mae Chaffin and Orville Dumstorff had joined our class. At our first meeting the following officers were chosen: President __________________________________ Glenn Keuss Vice-President ...................... Jan Langenstein Secretary-Treasurer ....................... Donald Tresch Reporter .................................. James Burk Sponsor------------------------------------- Mr. Givens Assistant Sponsor......................... Mrs. Floski This year we sold ice cream to increase our treasury. FRESHMEN fyartlbafflz jfatut i i P 4 Joya; Me utkzn $?ar it ScharJSrr $fae teruna s c r e s. %e pok r i ‘Zbnaa WeMenkrtbr SfafrA Jurats OAr Sbaran 2th Afrr Sfan ry Sinnier tlktl Corlntr ffiav af $3eck S erntr A raAmam rfatuz Sc tu r J yrm ScAmtWf ZbuJj ZhJeeJk tbna S Sears £ u� e Sc des teuruJ te r arr jfya tefmrtrAer tear in £JJvrS ValitrSkrrez Sfutir iB rkner . waj terra? Suyeru %AAer jfaty rcrJ- Freshman Class History On September 1, 1950, thirty-one excited Freshmen began their first day of high school. As soon as we were acquainted, a class meeting was held. Class officers were elected. They are: President ............................ -... Allan Waeltz Vice-President .......................... Ronald Wagner Secretary-Treasurer ..................... Joyce Behnken Class Reporter .......................... Marie Schneider Sponsor ____________________________________ Mrs. Morgan Assistant Sponsor .......................... Mr. Meridith The Student Council members are: Shirley Bollmeier and Donald Dudeck. September 20 was Freshmen initiation. Scrubbing sidewalks with tooth brushes was the day’s chief task. We were a funny sight with the boys wearing short pants and the girls wearing short dresses. That night the Seniors gave us a party. “Cat eyes” and “worms” were served as refreshments. To make money for our class we are selling popcorn at basketball games. Aaron (arrested for speeding) : “But, Your Honor, I am a high school boy.” Judge: “Ignorance doesn’t excuse anybody!” Killer: “You didn’t get on so well with the millionaire’s daughter, eh?” Bill: “Terrible — no hits, no runs, no heiress.” ATHLETICS BASEBALL TEAM Front Row, left to right — Donald Burk, Donald Tresch, Bob Klingenfus, John Ziegler, Walter Politsch, Melvin Stoll, Coach Givens. Back Row — Dale Prediger, Donald Ragland, Kent Fullmer, Glenn Keuss, Bill May, Carl Wellenkotter and Manager, Jim Burk. John Ziegler, Senior...... Robert Klingenfus, Senior Donald Burk, Senior ...... Walter Politsch, Senior ... Bill May, Senior ......... Melvin Stoll, Junior...... Dale Prediger, Junior..... Donald Ragland, Junior .... Kent Fullmer, Junior ..... Carl Wellenkotter, Junior ... Donald Tresch, Sophomore . Glenn Keuss, Sophomore .... ..... Shortstop; Pitcher ............. Catcher __________ Outfielder ......... Outfielder ......... First Base Pitcher; Third Base ......... Outfielder .........._.... Utility __________ Infielder ------------ Pitcher ......Second Base ............ Utility Spring Baseball Although our won and lost record wasn’t too impressive, we still had a successful season. It was truly a rookie team, but in no games, except the Du Quoin game, were we particularly outclassed. Our best showing of the year was against East St. Louis. We won 8-0, with Schlesinger hurling a neat two-hitter. We also collected 10 hits for our best performance at the plate. We won 3 games in the Kaskaskia Conference, while losing 4, but we did manage to beat both of the co-champions, Valmeyer and Columbia. We also made a surprise showing in tournament play. We beat Red Bud 4-1, in the opening round of the sub-district and in the finals we beat a good Marissa team 5-3, on a big fifth inning in which we scored 4 runs on only 1 hit, 5 walks and 2 wild pitches. In the game for the District Championship, we played a very good Du Quoin team. We didn’t do so well in the box scores, losing 11-2, but we did play a good game in seven of the nine innings. Du Quoin scored six runs on six hits in the second inning. We fought back with two runs and the score stayed that way until the sixth inning, when Du Quoin scored two more runs. They clinched the game with four runs in the eighth. Schlesinger hurled a creditable game, holding them hitless and scoreless in six of the nine innings and he held their hard-hitting catcher. Justice, to one hit, a single, in five times at bat. True, we didn’t have another state champion, but we did play pretty good baseball despite the record. GAME SCORES Team Waterloo Here Lost .. Score 5-4 East St. Louis . Here Won .. 8-0 Belleville Here Lost .. 5-0 Rod Rnd Here Won _ 5-4 Valmeyer Here Won .. 8-1 East St. Louis There Lost .. Waterloo There Lost .. 7-3 Columbia Here Won .. 5-3 Valmeyer There Lost _ 7-2 Columbia There Lost .. SUB - DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (At New Athens) Red Bud..........Here Won 4-1 Marissa ________ Here Won............. 5-3 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (At New Athens) Here Lost Du Quoin 11-2 BATTERIES This hard working quartet consisted of Melvin Stoll, Bob Klingenfus, John Ziegler and Carl Wellenkotter. INFIELD The infield consisted of Kent Fullmer, Melvin Stoll, Donald Tresch and Bill May. Coach Earl Givens Athletic Manager Jim Burk LEADING HITTERS Bob Klingenfus and Melvin Stoll led the team at the plate. OUTFIELD This steady trio consisted of Donald Burk, Walter Politsch and Dale Pre-diger. Fall Baseball We started off with a close win over New Baden and after losing the next game to O’Fallon, we were unbeatable until the last game of the season. The reason for the good record was due to the fine pitching, mainly by Ziegler, the alert offense we showed and the fine coaching we received. We didn’t have the hitting power of some of the other teams, but our pitching and hitting were usually there when needed most. The team showed good spirit and it benefited by taking advantage of the opposition’s mistakes. We lost to O’Fallon in the final game and therefore lost a chance for the championship, but we still finished a strong second behind O’Fallon. Highlights of the season were as follows: May’s long hit, in the last inning with the bases loaded, against Freeburg, to give us a 1-0 victory; Ziegler’s three hit win over Mascoutah, followed by a 4 hit win over Freeburg; Stoll’s three hit win over Lebanon; and Klingenfus’ triple and steal of home, against Lebanon. He also scored another run for the only runs of the game. GAME SCORES Team Score New Baden __________ Here O’ Fallon .......... Here Waterloo .......... There Mascoutah ......... There Lebanon ........... Here Freeburg ........... Here New Baden _________ There O’Fallon __________ There Won ___________ 5-4 Lost ____________ 7-0 Won ......... 4-2 Won ............ 9-0 Won ___________ 2-0 Won____________ 1-0 Won ............. 7-2 Lost------------- 6-2 CAHOKIA CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS Games Teams Won Lost Behind O’ Fallon 9 0 0 New Athens 6 2 2 Mascoutah 4 3 4 Waterloo 4 5 5 Freeburgh 3 5 5'A Lebanon 1 6 7 New Baden 1 7 7 X 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, 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. % BOB KLINGENFUS Senior—Forward 5ft., 10 in., 163 lbs. Co-captain and regular starter at forward, he like most of the other players, had his good games as well as his bad games. He was second highest scorer for the second year and his most valuable scoring punch was a jump shot. HANK SCHNEIDER Senior—Center 6 ft., 2% in., 165 lbs. Co-captain and our only “big” man on the team, he supplied us with strength under the basket. He used a good jump shot as his best weapon, although he was conservative with his shots. He also could shoot from outcourt when he had to. WALTER POLITSCH Senior—Forward 5 ft., 10 in., 147 lbs. A good steady player, Walter was a spot player, starting over half of the games. He was a good driver and he had a good jump shot. He also served well as a feeder in setting up scoring plays. BILL MAY Senior—Guard 5 ft., 8 in., 160 lbs. The best dribbler on the team, Bill was a valuable man against a pushing offense. He showed good drive and therefore was always a threat to the opposition. He, like Schneider, was conservative with his shots, but he was used mostly as a floor man. MELVIN STOLL Junior—Guard 5 ft., 7 in., 130 lbs. Mev, for the second year, led the team in scoring. He will be back again next year and he should have another great season. His most valuable assets are his push shot and drive shot. Together with his tricky dribbling tactics, it is no wonder that he is a leading scorer. COACH EARL GIVENS Although Coach Givens hasn’t produced a winning basketball team yet, we all feel certain that if he keeps working as hard and as diligently at producing a team as he has the past two years, he will have a winning team in the near future. DONALD BURK Senior—-Forward 5 ft., 11 in., 148 lbs. A good scorer when playing regular. “Killer” gave the needed shot in the arm when points were needed most. A deadly shot from the side, he also had perfected a good left handed shot. KENT FULLMER Junior—Forward 5 ft., 8 in., 135 lbs. A reserve forward, he has one of the best set shots on the team. A junior, he will be in line for a starting berth next year and he should supply the outcourt scoring which every team needs. IN WEIDEMANN Junior—Guard ft., 8 in., 138 lbs. GLENN KEUSS Sophomore—Forward 6 ft., 157 lbs. DONALD TRESCH Sophomore—Guard 5 ft., 7 in., 135 lbs. 5 He should provide the steadying factor in next years team. A deadly shot from all spots, he uses a push shot or jump shot. He also showed improvement in using a left-handed drive shot. A sophomore, he gained much experience on the “B” Team and during the season he showed signs of future greatness with a wide variety of shots. These shots include a deadly push shot from outcourt, an improved jump shot, and a good drive-in shot. One of the two sophomores on the first ten, he provided the scoring punch when needed in close games. He showed good drive, a sure set shot, and much improvement on a jump shot and left-handed shot. He should give trouble to the opposition in years to come. Basketball The 1950-51 season was disappointing in the fact that we didn’t win as many games as we thought we would. We started slowly, losing our first three games, but we couldn’t help but think that we should have won all three. They were to Lebanon, Columbia and Freeburg. Lebanon had already played a game or two, Columbia was a 1 point loss and in the Freeburg game we blew a 20 point lead and finally lost by 4 points. We came back strong with a win over New Baden, coming from behind in the last half to do so. We gave Dupo a scare again on our home court for three quarters, but Dupo showed too much punch in the final minutes. We played one of our best games against O’Fallon, winning by 9 points and we showed ourselves, as well as our fans, what we really could do. After losing to Waterloo, we won our next four games, two of them in the O’Fallon Tournament, in which we were rated last, but finished second, by losing to O’Fallon in the finals. We then lost five in a row, two of them in the Kaskaskia Tournament, before beating Freeburg in a double overtime. We won but one game the rest of the season while losing six. In the District Tournament at Mascoutah, we got through the first round by beating SS. Peter and Paul of Waterloo, 70-24. The next night we played Columbia. We gave them a good game, but finally lost by six points, 44-38. CAHOKIA CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS Games W L Behind Dupo ------------ 13 1 0 Waterloo ....... 12 2 1 O’Fallon ________ 8 6 5 New Baden__________ 7 7 6 Lebanon _________ 6 8 7 New Athens________ 4 10 9 Mascoutah ------- 3 11 10 Free burgh ....... 3 11 10 GAME SCORES We Nov. 14 Lebanon ................... T 40 Nov. 21 Columbia ------------------ T 46 Dec. 1 Freeburg ------------------- T 45 Dec. 5 New Baden ................ H 46 Dec. 8 Dupo ........................H 46 Dec. 12 O’Fallon ...........-....... T 51 Dec. 15 Waterloo ................T 39 Dec. 19 Red Bud .................. H 37 Dec. 21 Mascoutah .....—.........H 51 Jan. 5 Valmeyer ................. T 45 Jan. 16 Mascoutah ......—........... T 44 Jan. 19 New Baden .................—.T 30 Jan. 20 Freeburg .................. H 36 Jan. 30 Valmeyer ---------------- H 36 Feb. 2 Dupo ......... -...-..... T 38 Feb. 6 Red Bud ..... -......... T 50 Feb. 9 Waterloo ..................H 46 Feb. 13 Columbia ------------------T 44 Feb. 16 O’Fallon ................. H 44 Feb. 17 Lebanon ------------------ H 50 Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Conference Both Conferences CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT (At O’Fallon) We Dec. 27 Mascoutah..........................62 Dec. 28 Marissa _______________________ 36 Dec. 29 O’Fallon.......................35 KASKASKIA TOURNAMENT (At Waterloo) We Jan. 10 Columbia ---------------------- 43 Jan. 11 Red Bud.........................41 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (At Mascoutah) re Feb. 21 SS. Peter and Paul ............. 70 Feb. 22 Columbia_________________________ 38 They 49 47 49 42 60 42 56 21 43 63 61 32 34 62 73 42 50 65 53 61 They 43 34 58 They 63 46 They 24 44 JUNIOR JACKETS The Junior Jackets enjoyed another great season, losing but three games. They showed speed and scoring ability, especially from out court; they lacked rebound power, but they made up for that in scrap. First Row — Jan Langenstein, Donald Tresch, Kent Fullmer, Bob Roth, Gleen “Goose” Keuss, Alvin Weidemann and Dale Prediger. Second Row — Merle Freeh, Jim Burk, Donald Dudeck, Carl Wellenkotter, Marlin Albers, Harold Waeltz, Allan Waeltz and Coach Earl Givens. FRESHMEN — SOPHOMORE TEAM This years squad is strong for the Sparta Fresh.—Soph. Tournament and should do well. Their lineup will include the leading scorer from the “B” team, Tresch, and Keuss, another leading scorer and rebounder. This group should someday develop into a better-than-average basketball team for Coach Givens. First Row — Donald Tresch, Jan Langenstein, Glenn Keuss, Harold Waeltz and Allan Waeltz. Second Row — Jim Burk, Marlin Albers, Donald Dudeck, Merle Freeh and Coach Earl Givens. LETTERMEN’S CLUB This club is composed of all those who have earned letters in athletic activities at N.A.C.H.S. It is an honor to belong and the members are proud of their club and hope that it will continue to grow in the future. First Row, left to right — John Ziegler, Secretary-Treasurer; Donald Burk, Reporter; Bob Klingenfus, President; Coach Givens, Walter Politsch, Bill May, Henry Schneider, Vice-President. Second Row — Donald Tresch, Kent Fullmer, Donald Ragland, Dale Predi-ger, Glenn Keuss, Carl Wellenkotter, Alvin Weidemann, Jim Burk, Melvin Stoll. CHEERLEADERS Pictured from left to right are: Ann Howard, Bert Schumacher, Carolyn Franck and Geneva Bush. These four were chosen by the student body to serve as cheerleaders for the year. They made a striking appearance in full purple skirts and white sweaters with stripes and letters. The four showed great ability in leading the fans and students in peppy cheers for the team, whether losing or winning. PEP CLUB The cheerleaders are the leaders of this organization. The members loyally attend games and give moral support to our team. First Row, left to right — Vera Hofmeister, Barbara Kosarek, Norma Wagner, Rita Hoff, Louise Scholes, Marie Kaesberg, Audrey Jahnke, Ada Mae Meister, Norma Rose Emge, Rosemary Emge, Pat Priest, Adele Winter, Dorothy Frisch, Juanita Dudeck, Marilyn Blum, Rose Bruno, Ruth Emge, Marilyn Eiker, Betty Weber, Shirley Wagner, Joyce Hofmeister, Gloria Bollmeier, Barbara Goegelein. Second Row — Mary Covert, Janet Knewitz, Muriel Birkner, Ethel Cort-ner, Muriel Bollmeier, Judy Covert, Shirley Schwarz, Theresa Range, Cecelia Frisch, Irma Schulz, Jayne Ellen Utz, Shirley Bollmeier, Elaine Scholes, Sharon Walter, Marie Schneider, Veda Mae Chaffin, Jean Koenigstein, LaVern Dintelmann, Shirley Mueller, Lola Mae Juenger, Betty Winkler, Donna Wellenkotter, Norma Herzog. Third Row — James Engel, Eugene Kirchhoefer, Richard Schopfer, Wilma Liefer, Edith Schrag, Doris Ann Loeb, Pat Schoepp, Marie Franck, Joyce Behnken, Theresa Strautz, Jennie Bush, Gladys Weidemann, Helen Rossler, Inez Schulz, Helen Koenitz, Doris Hill, Mildred Darn-staedt, Clarence Dumstorff, Bill May, Aaron Vogler, Donald Dudeck, Henry Schneider. Fourth Row — Virgel Parker, George Montroy, Harold Wolf, Stanley Pannier, Ralph Wildy, Byron Schmidt, George Krause, Walter Skorcz, Bob Klingenfus, Jan Langenstein, Melvin Stoll, Kent Fullmer, Carl Wellenkotter, Wilmer Schopfer, Allan Waeltz, Harold Waeltz, Deneen Krupp, John Ziegler, Alvin Weidemann, Lester Darmstatter. Fifth Row — Marlin Albert, Kenneth Grohmann, Leroy Spalt, Ralph Liefer, Arthur Rowold, Melvin Gaubatz, Ronald Priest, George Goegelein, Bob Roth, Codell Herzog, Dale Prediger, Donald Tresch, Donald Burk, Walter Politsch, Clarence Stehl, Ronald Kosarek, Donald Sears, Dean Roberts, Donald Ragland, Claude Stermon, Merle Freeh, Jim Burk, Glenn Keuss. The Music Department BAND The band has remained an important part of our school and we hope that it will stay that way and gain many more new members in the future. First Row, left to right — Stanley Pannier, Helen Koenitz, Ann Howard, Barbara Kosarek, Pat Schoepp, Carolyn Franck, Joyce Behnken, Janet Knewitz. Second Row — Donna Wellenkotter, Vera Hofmeister, Joyce Hofmeister, Norma Rose Emge, Marilyn Eicker, Dorothy Frisch. Third Row — Mr. Ewing, the director; Allan Waeltz, Harold Waeltz, Glenn Keuss, Bob Klingenfus, Jan Langenstein, Donald Dudeck, James Engel. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus combine the talents of the boys’ chorus and the girls’ chorus and it has been a great success. They participated at all musical programs at N.A.C.H.S. First Row, left to right — Ruth Emge, Gloria Bollmeier, Shirley Wagner, Rita Hoff, Betty Weber, Jennie Bush, Geneva Bush, Sharon Walter, Shirley Bollmeier, Marilyn Blum, Shirley Mueller, Helen Koenitz, Dorothy Frisch, Norma Herzog, Veda Mae Chaffin, Rose Bruno, Barbara Goegelein, Edith Schrag, Irma Schulz, Jayne Ellen Utz, Ethel Cortner, Muriel Birkner, Elaine Scholes. Second Row — Norma Rose Emge, Theresa Strautz, Joyce Behnken, Adele Winter, Norma Wagner, Jean Koenegstein, LaVerne Dintelmann, Joyce Hofmeister, Louise Scholes, Audrey Jahnke, Marilyn Eicker, Marie Kaesberg, Lola Mae Juenger, Inez Schulz, Helene Rossler, Gladys Weidemann, Barbara Kosarek, Shirley Schwarz, Marie Schneider, Janet Knewitz, Wilma Liefer, Muriel Bollmeier, Bert Schumacher, Betty Winkler, Marie Franck, Pat Schoepp, Carolyn Franck, Donna Wellenkotter, Ann Howard, Doris Ann Loeb, Mr. Ewing, director. Third Row — Doris Hill, Pat Priest, Rosemary Emge, Byron Schmidt, Bill May, Donald Dudeck, Ralph Liefer, Clarence Stehl, Dale Prediger, Jan Langenstein, Carl Wellenkotter, Glenn Keuss, Donald Burk, Bob Klingenfus, Donald Ragland, Donald Tresch, Kenneth Grohmann, James Engel, Harold Waeltz, Allan Waeltz, Stanley Pannier, Lester Darmstatter, Merle Freeh, Mary Covert, Vera Hofmeister, Judy Covert, Mildred Darnstaedt. BOYS’ CHORUS This organization is still new in our school and has proved to be very popular with audiences. The boys work faithfully and sing many fine selections. They are under the direction of Mr. Ewing. First Row, left to right — Merle Freeh, Allan Waeltz, Harold Waeltz, Stanley Pannier, Lester Darmstatter, Donald Ragland. Second Row — Mr. Ewing, Dale Prediger, Donald Tresch, Bill May, Bob Klingenfus, Clarence Stehl, Jan Langenstein. Third Row — Carl YVellenkotter, Byron Schmidt, Glenn Keuss, Donald Burk, Ralph Liefer, Donald Dudeck, Kenneth Grohmann. GIRLS’ CHORUS This group meets twice a week and works very hard to prepare selections for performances at various concerts and shows held during the year. First Row, left to right — Gloria Bollmeier, Shirley Wagner, Rita Hoff, Betty Weber, Jennie Bush, Geneva Bush, Sharon Walter, Shirley Bollmeier, Marilyn Blum, Shirley Mueller, Helen Koenitz, Dorothy Frisch, Norma Herzog, Veda Mae Chaffin, Rose Burno, Irma Schulz, Jayne Ellen Utz. Second Row — Norma Rose Emge, Theresa Strautz, Joyce Behnken, Adele Winter, Jean Koenigstein, LaVern Dintelmann, Joyce Hofmeister, Louise Scholes, Audrey Jahnke, Marilyn Eicker, Marie Kaesberg, Lola Mae Juenger, Inez Schulz, Barbara Kosarek, Shirley Schwarz, Marie Schneider, Janet Knewitz, Wilma Liefer, Muriel Bollmeier, Betty Winkler, Muriel Birkner, Elaine Scholes, Mr. Ewing, director. Third Row — Ruth Emge, Norma Wagner, Doris Hill, Pat Priest, Rosemary Emge, Helene Rossler, Gladys Weidemann, Mary Covert, Vera Hofmeister, Marie Franck, Pat Schoepp, Carolyn Franck, Bert Schumacher, Doris Ann Loeb, Ann Howard, Judy Covert, Mildred Darn-staedt, Barbara Goegelein, Edith Schrag, Donna Wellenkotter, Ethel Cortner. G. G. A. The Girls’ Athletic Association is a national organization. Besides providing a great deal of fun for its members, it promotes athletics and good sportsmanship. The group sponsored several parties and throughout the year did things to help make our school the best. First Row, left to right — Irma Schulz, Shirley Bollmeier, Sharon Walter, Edith Schrag, Pat Priest, Secretary-Treasurer; Marie Franck, President; Bert Schumacher, Vice-President; Carolyn Franck, Reporter; Helen Koenitz, Shirley Mueller, Marilyn Blum, Rose Bruno. Second Row — Mrs. Floski, sponsor; Ruth Emge, Gloria Bollmeier, Lola Mae Juenger, Adele Winter, Joyce Hofmeister, Theresa Range, Donna Wellenkotter, Gladys Weidemann, Wilma Liefer, Jean Koenigstein, Marie Schneider, Betty Winkler. Third Row — Jayne Ellen Utz, Juanita Dudeck, Vera Hormeister, Norma Rose Emge, Jovce Behnken, Theresa Strautz, Rosemary Emge, Audrey Jahnke, Barbara Goegelein, Ann Howard, Pat Schoepp, Doris Ann Loeb. F. F. A. The F.F.A. is a national organization of chartered state associations, made up of local chapters situated in schools having vocational agriculture. First Row, left to right — Donald Ragland, Clarence Stehl, Vice-President; Henry Schneider, President; Ralph Liefer, Secretary; Mr. Meridith, sponsor. Second Row — Allan Waeltz, George Montroy, Virgel Parker, Leroy Spalt, Dean Robert, Clarence Dumstorff, Harold Wolf, Walter Politsch, Richard Schopfer, Ralph Wildy, Wilmer Schopfer. Third Row — Stanley Pannier, Eugene Weber, James Engel, Donald Dudeck, Kenneth Grohmann, Byron Schmidt, George Krause, Marlin Albert, Walter Skorcz, Donald Sears, Lester Darmstatter, Edward Juenger, Eugene Kirchhoefer. F. H. A. The F.H.A. affiliated with the Illinois Association of Future Homemakers of America, is a very active organization. It is composed chiefly of Home Economics students. First Row, left to right — Irma Schulz, Shirley Bollmeier, Sharon Walter, Shirley Wagner, Treasurer; Marie Kaesberg, Reporter; Norma Wagner, Secretary; Carolyn Franck, President; Rita Hoff, Vice-President; Helen Koenitz, Shirley Mueller, Marilyn Blum, Rose Bruno. Second Row — Miss Stone, sponsor; Veda Mae Chaffin, Elaine Scholes, Ruth Emge, Gloria Bollmeier, Lola Mae Juenger, Alele Winter, Joyce Hofmeister, Theresa Range, Donna Wellenkotter, Jean Koenigstein, Marie Schneider, Betty Winkler. Third Row — Geneva Bush, Muriel Birkner, Ethel Cortner, Inez Schulz, Ada Mae Meister, Norma Rose Emge, Joyce Behnken, Theresa Strautz, Rosemary Emge, Pat Priest, Louise Scholes, Janet Knewitz, Norma Herzog, Jayne Ellen Utz. I THE STUDENT COUNCIL Serving as the governing body of the students, the Student Council is the most important organization in the school. At their meetings, problems that come up are discussed and a solution decided upon. With representatives from each class, this group accomplished a great deal. Seated — Mr. Schriner, sponsor; Ruth Emge, Ann Howard, Secretary-Treasurer; John Zeigler, President; Dale Prediger, Vice-President; Glenn Keuss. Standing — Marie Schneider, Allan Waeltz, Donald Dudeck, Kent Fullmer, Aaron Vogler, Donald Tresch, Carolyn Franck, Reporter. “SPOTLIGHT” Throughout the school year the monthly publication of the Spotlight is regarded as highly important. Mrs. Morgan, the capable adviser, is to be both thanked and congratulated for her hard work in making our paper the success it is. The staff deserves recognition for its effort and time spent in making the Spotlight the excellent paper that it is. First Row, left to right — Barbara Goegelein, Business Manager; Rosemary Emge, Assistant Business Manager; Norma Wagner, Assistant Editor; Pat Priest, Editor; Bert Schumacher, Art Editor; Marie Franck, Assistant Art Editor; Pat Schoepp. Second Row — Ann Howard, Doris Ann Loeb, Marie Kaesberg, Marie Schneider, Helene Rossler, Gladys Weidemann, Wilma Liefer, Carolyn Franck, Vera Hofmeister, Mrs. Morgan. Third Row — Norma Rose Emge, Adele Winter, Donald Ragland, Donald Burk, Sports Editor; Jim Burk, Theresa Strautz, Edith Schrag. School Calendar SEPTEMBER 1 — Happy students rush back to NACHS. 5 — Looks like a good season — Beat New Baden 5-4. 12 — O’Fallon shows a pretty good ball team — 7-0. 13 — Freshmen no longer get lost. 15 — On our way, beat Waterloo 4-2. 17 — Aaron Vogler got up at 5:00 a.m. 19 — This one was easy. Beat Mascoutah 9-0. 20 — Freshmen initiated in style. Photographs to prove it! 21 — Happy Freshmen. Initiation is over. 22 — Faculty party. Oyster stew. 23 — We’re back in routine. 24 — No wisecracks by George Krause today. 26 — Run in the last inning — beat Freeburg 1-0. 27 — Norma Rose had an accident in chemistry lab. We all suffered. 29 — New Baden easily beat 7-2. OCTOBER 6 — Will settle for second place. Lost to O’Fallon 6-2. 9 — Spotlight puts out first paper of the year. Are we proud! 12 — Turn about — teachers go to school. 13 — Teachers still at school. 19 — First report cards. Ouch! 20 — Cheerleaders elected. Congratulations! Ann, Carolyn, Bert and Geneva. 21 — Donald Burk held door open for Wilma Liefer. 23 — Only 61 more days ’til Christmas. 24 — Minstrel presented. 26 — A normal day. 30 — Freshmen and Seniors got stuck. (T. B. tests.) 31 — New Athens over-run by ghosts and goblins. NOVEMBER 5 — May 25, 1951, isn’t too far away. 7 — Great Caesar’s Ghost arrived. 9 — Misfortune on school bus. Ronnie W. spilled his ink. 10 — G.A.A. Sock Hop. A big success. 17 — Bob K. didn’t speak to Ann H. today. 21 — Columbia took us by one point. 23 — Thanksgiving Day! 24 — No school today either. 28 — Donkey basketball game. Fun! Laughter! Expert basketball. 29 — Players recuperating. 30 — Players still recuperating. (Continued) School Calendar DECEMBER 1 — Really blew a lead this time. 5 — Came from behind to beat New Baden. 6 — Love those blizzards — no school! 7 — Unrehearsed panel discussion in U. S. History Class. 8 — Gave Dupo a good battle but lost anyway. 11 — Mrs. Morgan ill. Mrs. Dermott engaged until she returns. 12 — Guess who showed O’Fallon who’s boss! 14 — Measles on the rampage. 15 — Waterloo showed a strong team. We lost by 17 points. 16 — Coonie appears wearing brand new specs. 19 — Good thing Red Bud is still on the schedule. 21 — Beat Mascoutah. 22 — Christmas concert. Many compliments received. 28 — Beat Mascoutah again. 29 — Should have beat Marissa by a larger score than 36-34. 30 — O’Fallon had a good team. We settled for a second place trophy. 31 — We welcomed the New Year. JANUARY 2 — Betty Schaller sporting a diamond. 3 — Fun at teen-age party. Square dancing — Oh, boy!!! 5 — Lost to Valmeyer 63-45. 7 — Same Junior boys took a trip to St. Louis. Why? 8 — Dale Prediger said, “I don’t know”, in chemistry class. 10 — Had an off-night. Lost to Columbia. 11 — Red Bud topped us. 15 — Seniors counting time to Commencement. 17 — We cram for semester exams. 18 — Semester exams. 19 — Yellowjackets lost to New Baden by 2. 22 — New teachers — Mr. Ewing and Mr. Wilson. Good luck to both of you. 23 — Mr. Walker’s new Plymouth graced our “parking lot” for the first time today. 24 — First chorus rehearsed with Mr. Ewing. He’s agreeably surprised. 26 — We all agree this is the best day of the week. (Friday) 30 — Lost to Valmeyer. FEBRUARY 2 — Lost again. To Dupo this time. 5 — Wagner girls got to school on time. 6 — We topped Red Bud. 8 — Mr. Woods dangled a participle. 9 — Game at Waterloo. 13 — Let’s beat Columbia! 15 — Frank K. fell asleep during shorthand class. 16 — He stayed awake today. 17 — Lebanon here. (Continued) School Calendar FEBRUARY 22 — Mr. Shriner losing more hair every day attempting to teach stu- dents the art of driving. 24 — Surprise party for Mr. Givens. MARCH 1 — Beginning a windy month inside and outside NACHS. 3 — Who stole the Chameleon from the biology lab? 4 — Exciting new dish served to Board. 5 — Hall romances prove so interesting.... 8 — Annual Staff relieved, also the Senior class treasury. 9 — Report card blues. 10 — Groups met to discuss means of changing F’s to A’s and D’s to B’s. 14 — Ronnie Priest and Deneen Krupp ran the track 50 times. 21 — Epidemic of spring fever. 23 — Long week-end, (Good Friday, you know). APRIL 1 — Some interesting situations developed today. 4 — Rare event! Majority of Sophomores passed a test. 6 — Can it be ? It is!! Another holiday. 10 — “Willie’s Week-end” presented by Seniors. Also first baseball game of the season — Waterloo here. 11 — Seniors receive offer to leave town. 12 — Seniors accept. Leaving on the next freight. 13 — Game at Red Bud. 16 — Nothing happened today so we can’t print it. 17 — Columbia visits us. 19 — Eugene K. acted civilized. 20 — We visit Valmeyer. 25 — Game at Belleville. 27 — Beat Waterloo. MAY 1 — Barbara Goegelein won an argument with Mr. Woods. Also Red Bud here. 2 — Everyone got their paper assignments in on time. 4 — Game at Columbia. 9 — A red-letter day. Spanish II recited perfectly. 10 — Mrs. Morgan still can’t get over it. 11 — Baseball game. Valmeyer here. 12 — Outstanding social event of the year at NACHS. (The Prom). Our thanks to the Juniors. 16 — Adele keeping daily watch on the mail box. 17 — Jim Burk’s attitude disturbing teachers. 22 — Something very unusual. Students studying industriously! Many decide they should have started sooner. 23-24 — No wonder — exams are here again.... 25 — Four wonderful years end tonight — Commencement!! Autographs Compliments of Auto Stove Works Manufacturers of AUTOCRAT Cooking and Heating Stoves v? CONTROL M Fire Prevention Week, observed in October this year, carries a message of vital importance for these crucial days. Whether you live in the city or town, work in factory or on farm, you can do your part. Fire destroys needed food and supplies, ruins millions of dollars of vital supplies and equipment. Yet, by using simple precautions, we can reduce its destructive strength. Care in electrical wiring, in storing paper and rags, common sense behavior in wooded areas are only a few. Precaution prevents fire. And to prevent monetary loss from unavoidable fires, we sincerely suggest you call us for fire insurance. Inexpensive in cost, insurance can save you thousands of dollars, protect your investment in home, farm or business. Call us ... today. Guard against fire ... always! Albert A. Wilson Insurance Agency New Athens, 111. 110 N. Van Buren St. Phone 207 Serving the Trade That Quality Made KARBER’S PHARMACY Your Rexall Drugstore Compliments of WATERL OO MILK SHOP DO YOU KNOW ? “Seeing is Believing” For Dependability — For Satisfaction Consult Us For Your Memorial Needs We Have No Agents MARISSA GRANITE WORKS C. M. Eckert 71-J Marissa, Illinois Raymond McGill 120-J Compliments of ST. LOUIS SHOE MEG. CO. Mfgs. of “Orchid” Brand Shoes Phone 140 New Athens, Illinois SHAMROCK INN Dancing Every Saturday Night Located V 2 Miles North of New Athens Junction of Routes 13 and 156 W. Burgess, Prop. EICHENSEER SUPER MARKET TOM BOY TOM BOY Foods Appliances Hardware Dry Goods Paints Plumbing Hecker, Illinois Compliments of NEW ATHENS LUMBER COMPANY The Place to Buy Lumber Phelan’s Paints and Varnishes Phone 36 New Athens, Illinois Zoot !!! LEE’S MELODY INN Lee L. Schoepp NEW ATHENS EQUIPMENT COMPANY Your International Harvester and Plymouth and DeSoto Dealer Phone 97 or 57 William Hentzel Compliments of ARM IN REINHARDT CONSTRUCTION CO. Building of Roads and Dams Earthmoving Compliments of KAISER AND STOOKEY MOTOR SERVICE Your Chevrolet Dealer New Athens, Illinois Compliments of SEMINOLE COAL COMPANY STATE BANK OF NEW ATHENS Complete Banking Service Phone 10 New Athens, Illinois DIEHL’S Diamonds Jewelry Elgin — Hamilton — Bulova Watches 24 East Main Phone 88 Belleville, Illinois Compliments and Ftest Wishes to the Class of ’51 WEIDEMANN SERVICE SHOP Phone 101 Res. Phone 88-M New Athens, Illinois FISCHER PUBLICATIONS Phone 32 New Athens, Illinois Publishers of the New Athens Journal-Press “Your Home Town Newspaper” Printing of all Kinds STOI.TE SERVICE STATION Washing and Greasing New Athens, Illinois SCHOOL DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS Remember Them With Photographs and This Photo Annual By SPIETH STUDIO Centralia, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 MR. MRS. EMIL O. KLINGENFUS New Athens, Illinois 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 Compliments of Farmer’s Supply Company Melvin Carr Phone 65 New Athens, Illinois CO-5 Compliments of A Friend Stookey Funeral Home Ambulance Service New Athens, Illinois Town Theatre and Hi-Way Bowling Alley Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kuess, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kuess, Jr. Mr. Edward Kuess Mr. John Troester Phone 175 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Eckert Motor Co. Chevrolet Sales and Service Lenzburg, Illinois May Your Success In Life After Graduation Be As a Home of Brick, Beautiful and Ptrmanent Lyle Rausch Construction and Supply Company Phone 70-J Build With Brick Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 Shopper’s Forum Inc. Retailers of General Merchandise 113-115 N. Van Buren St. New Athens, Illinois Marissa Cleaners Hats Cleaned and Blocked Clothes Insured Against Fire and Theft “J. L. Taylor” Made-To-Order Clothes Paul Brasil Phone 33 Marissa, Illinois Huber’s Sheet Metal Paint Company Dealers In PuPont Paints — Furnaces Forced Air Heating Guttering Combustioneer Stokers Phone 106 New Athens, Illinois The Twilight Under the New Management of Harold “Hap” Haubrich Featuring Chicken and Steak Dinners Mixed Drinks and Beer Sandwiches of All Kinds 19-Inch RCA Television For Your Entertainment Opens At Noon Daily New Athens, Illinois Hull Funeral Home Mr. Lee Hull Mrs. Ethel Hull Phones New Athens 9 Marissa 62 N. A. Plumbing and Heating Co. “The Plumber Protects the Health of the Nation” Paul Fullmer, Mgr. Phone 200 Compliments of Kola-Bru Bottling Works Phone 96 Compliments of Hi-Way Lumber Co. Complete Building Service Everything to Build Anything Phone 2 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Bob’s Confectionary Robert Becker Phone 9410 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Sparta, Illinois Compliments of THOS. J. WILSON SON General Electric Appliances Philco and Admiral Television York Band Instruments Phone 207 110 N. Van Buren St. e.America’s MOST POPULAR g‘Jt watch! •• • •• •• •• A •V. Compliments of Koenitz Market CLOVER FARM STORES Home Killed Meats Phone 103 New Athens, Illinois Ladies! Buy Factory Seconds and Returns Have 2 or 3 Pairs Fcr the Price of One W. W. SHOE STORE Mrs. Lee Warren, Mgr. 204 N. Johnson Compliments of WOODWARD ICE AND FUEL New Athens, Illinois Phone 110 Fine Class Rings Announcements Awards JOSTEN’S Since 1897 Representative Mr. John Straub Box 12 Belleville Compliments of GROVER E. FEURER MOTOR COMPANY Your Ford Dealer For Over a Quarter of a Century New Athens, Illinois Compliments of DR. AM) MRS. H. J. SCHLESINGER C. L. SMITH SPORTING GOODS “Sportsmen’s Headquarters” Athletic Equipment Spalding and Rawling Award Sweaters Tennis Rackets Restrung Phone 5177 100 W. Main Belleville Prompt Dependable Service JOE’S SHOE REPAIR SHOP Joe Kosarek, Jr. New Athens, Illinois Compliments of PARK VIEW HOTEL New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 LEHR’S MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meats Phone 24 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 TOM BOY STORE Mr. Mrs. Alfred Schreiber Phone 66 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of CORNER INN Wines — Sandwiches — Beer Hecker, Illinois Compliments of L. D. MERTZ General Merchandise Phone 7L14 Hecker, Illinois Compliments of EDGAR SAUERWEIN TAVERN Beer — Liquor — Wine Compliments of VOGLER’S WEST SIDE STATION Phone 9405 New Athens, Illinois C i Compliments of KRUPP'S NATION-WIDE STORE Sam and Jack Shoe Rebuilding For The Entire Family Ranger Shoes Are For Men of Action and Can Be Bought At STAUDER’S SHOE STORE Phone No. 6 New Athens Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 ZERO FROZEN FOOD BANK Frozen Foods Locker Service New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 MOUND CITY BREWING COMPANY NEW ATHENS TAXI CAB Operated by Edward Henrici 200 N. Van Buren St. Phone New Athens 25 WARREN AND HOFF SERVICE STATION Shell Petroleum Products Repairing and Body Work Phone 9407 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of THE FRANK G. KAISER ELECTRIC FURNITURE COMPANY F. G. Kaiser M. F. Joseph New Athens, Illinois Compliments of VERNON HEPP TRUCKING SERVICE Phone 173L4 New Athens, Illinois LISCHER TRUCK SERVICE Cletus Lischer Bob Schaller Johnny Kessler Phone 120 Compliments of DEE’S PLACE We Specialize in Fish FRIEDERICH EQUIPMENT COMPANY Oliver Sales and Service “Finest in Farm Machinery” Phone 177 New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '51 QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Ray Glaus, Dist. Phone 201-R New Athens, Illinois MOHR’S Repairing and Welding of All Kinds Woodworking Compliments of IIECKER QUARRY Compliments of SI NUERNBERGER MELVIN J. NEWMAN Trucking Service Phone 123 New Athens, Illinois - — • J. A. BEHNKEN NEW ATHENS CLEANERS Truck Service Quality and Service Phone 64 Phone 190 A. H. MEIER Florist Floral Designs Cut Flowers — Potted Plants Flowers For All Occasions Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’51 BLANCHE’S TAVERN Sandwiches Beer — Liquor — Wine Phone 109 Blanche Hestand, Prop. Freeburg Phone 188 PEP COAL CO. All Sizes of Coal Including Washed and Oiled Stoker Coal Compliments of THE BEAUTY STUDIO Darken Juenger, Prop. Phone 39 New Athens, Illinois G. W. GROSSART SONS Bonded Telegraph Florists Phone 367 NEW ATHENS-FREEBURG MOTOR SERVICE Kelly Wilderman 717 E. Main Street Belleville, Illinois Phone 130 V t A%- . v' . ... • -£5 . . ... v: • V ■•f ' 2 ■ wk' ■