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

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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.”

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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)

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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