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

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cUss pRophecy George Goegelein flipped a couple of dials. 1 became dizzy and everything went black. You see, I was a guinea pig in his new invention--a TIME MACHINE. When I came to I was standing before a huge plaque. On it was written, New Athens Consolidated High School, this building built in 1974 in dedication to the outstanding graduates of this school.” Below this inscription was a list of names, the class of '52 taken as an example of all the students that had graduated from old N. A. C. H. S. Each name was followed by his or her accomplishments, however large or smalL I was in the year 1975! If my memory will not fail me, I will attempt to recall this invaluable list. George Goegelein--First man to discover and define the fourth dimension, time. (He's now working as chief repair man at Neff's watch factory.) Skip Flash Wellenkotter--Only human to reach the moon. He hasn't been heard from since 1960. Ada Mae Meister--The Madam Curie of this era and the discoverer of the 92 and 1 2 element. Arthur Rowald and Jr. Knewitz--The first farmers to cross a com seed with a watermelon seed and obtain watermelon on the cob. Don Stinky Ragland--He has established the largest skunk ranch in the world and is carrying a peltry million dollar fur business. King Kong Fullmer--In 1956 he set a new major league record when he was thrown out of 51 games in that season. His manager was famous Stop'em cold Stoll who advocates guts baseball. Alvin Weidemann--In 1957 he ran a 3 min. 59 sec. mile. (His wife was chasing him.) Dorothy Frisch--Who became the first woman President of the U. S. through the aid of Melvin Gaubatz, who is now the head of the National Prohibition Party. Dale Duke Prediger--The only football coach to win the famed Cereal Bowl game 6 years in succession and whose star left half back was Deneen Crusher Krupp. Louise Scholes--Her research on textiles developed anew invisible cloth which caused a world sensation when the famed model Nonnie (Norma Wagner) appeared in it on television. Richie Bring them back dead Schopfer--Who in his senioryear at N. A. C. H. S. collected 534,192. 8 points in his F. F. A. rodent killing contest, has become a famous big game hunter. He is the only hunter that ever came back with a Schmoo. Shirley Wagner--Nationally known television star who now has herown programand is acclaimed the Dagmai of this era. Rita Hoff--The Sonja Henie of her day, won fame for her ability to cut two figure 8's at the same time. Dr. N. R. Emge--Renowned surgeon, received highest acclaim when she removed a splinter from the President’s left index finger. Ronald Priest--Famed inventor, whose latest invention hit the public by storm. .It's a new ice skate that freezes its own ice under the blade so that it can be used all year around.

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unable to be with us the greater part of the first semester; however we are hoping she will be able to return the second semester. During her absence, Mr. Don Schriner, our principal, assisted us. We are very grateful for the time and patience he has so willingly given us. We were again unfortunate in losing several of our class members. They were Audrey Jahnke, Rose Becker, and Ralph Liefer. We again elected Dale Prediger as president. We also selected Carl Wellenkotter as Vice-President; Melvin Gaubatz as secretary; Kent Fullmer as Treasurer; and Barbara Kosarek as reporter. One of the hi-lights of our Senior year was the Carnival, featuring a TV review. Miss Shirley Wagner was crowned Queen of the Carnival. She was crowned by Dale Prediger. The goal we are striving to reach in this last year, is a class trip. At present, plans are being made, and everyone is also making an effort to achieve this goal. Our Senior play is also being looked forward to, as our Senior year comes to an end, we look forward to commencement as a symbol of our achievements. We must and want to say that we would not and could not have attained this great height if it had not been for the wonderful parents, teachers, and principal along our way who have encouraged us and helped us with untiring strength. Mother: Where have you been?” Alvin Weidemann: Swimming with Melvin Gaubatz. Mother: But Melvin can't swim! Alvin: No? Then he sure can stay under a long time. Mr. Wilson: First I'll take some sulphuric acid and then I'll take some chloroform. Jim Burk: That's a good idea. Mr. Schriner: What can I do for falling hair? Butzy Herzog: Get out of the way. Mr. Wilson: Normarose, what would you do if you had an eight-sided figure? Normarose Emge: I'd start a side show. Eugene Kirchhoefer: Say, Mr. McNeill, do you like to play with blocks? Mr. McNeill: Not since I grew up. Eugene: Then quit scratching your head.

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Marie Kaesberg--Receiver of the Nobel Prize in Science for successful research in the field of dehydrated water. One capsule when exposed to air expands to one cup of water. Barbara Kosarek--Famed piano virtuoso and composer played with the New York Sympathy Orchestra. She has recently written I Dream of Jeanie with the Three Blue Eyes Rosemary Emge--She received fame through her achievement of perfecting the first Walkie-Talkie that would take her fast dictation. Muriel Bollmeier--Star of the Riding Rockets the only girls basketball team to go undefeated in 32 seasons. Muriel plays center (of the bench.) Bobby Slim Roth--Now T 2 has played with the famed Minneapolis Lakers for 13 years. His scoring averaged 46 points a game. Gloria Bollmeier--A famous painter has gone onestep furtherfrom modem paintings and has produced super-atomic paintings. Her last work was said to be radio active. Betty Weber--Won fame and fortune with her new home permanent which will make anyone's hair curl. Directions--inject 1400 volts under your left thumbnail. Geneva Bush--Who made extensive research in the field of camouflage is now at the head of the War Dep't at Washington. Codell Herzog--Famous announcer for the Brooklyn Dodgers and now sports editor for the Biddlebom Gazette. Carolyn Franck—After four years of married life she became the only woman to give birth to sextuplets. Doris Fiedler and Juanita Dudeck—Society leaders at Washington who recently started a national fad when they served bologna sausage hors d' oeuvres. Dale: You can take your finger off that leak in the pipe, now father. Mr. Prediger: Thank heavens! Is the plumber here at last?” Dale: No! The house is on fire! Mr. Schrinen (to a tardy student that is an hour late): You should have been here at nine o'clock. Glenn K.: Why what happened? Mrs Morgan: What happened in the year 1809? Humphrey: Lincoln was bom. Mrs. Morgan: Correct now, what happened in 1812?” Humphrey: Lincoln had his third birthday. Carolyn F.: What goes 99-plunk, 99-plunk, 99-plunk, etc. ? Mrs Floski: A centipede with a wooden leg.