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

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1953 volume:

THE CLASS OF ’53 of the NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Presents the THE 1953 VESPA STAFF Co-Editor------------------------------------ Ruth Emge Co-Editor -------------------------------- Harold Waeltz Advertising Manager ......................... Merle Freeh Ass’t. Advertising Manager................. Betty Winkler Ass’t. Advertising Manager.............. Jan Langenstein Business Manager......................... Marilyn Eicker Ass’t. Business Manager...................Shirley Mueller Literary Editor................... Helen Koenitz Ass’t. Literary Editor_______________________Joan Miller Sports Editor............................. Donald Tresch Ass’t. Sports Editor_________________________Glenn Keuss Humor Editor____________________________________ Tom May Ass’t. Humor Editor....................Lavern Dintelmann Photo Editor.................................Jim Goodall Ass’t. Photo Editor.......................... Leroy Spalt Typist.......................................Inez Schulz Typist -------------------------------- Norman Kinzinger Typist .................................... Harold Wolf Sponsor ..................................... Mr. Walker Ass’t. Sponsor.........................................Miss Shaughnessy J zdication We, the Senior Class of 1953, in order to express our deep appreciation for his friendly guidance and his cheerful disposition, take utmost pride in dedicating our Yearbook to Mr. Earl T. Givens. TO THE CLASS OF 1953: Most of you will read this once — the day you receive this Annual. This Annual is one of the outstanding achievements of your high school days. It is a book to be proud of at present — it also is a book that should become more worthwhile and more dear to you as time goes on. Some of you will re-read this in the years to come. On such a future date you can more accurately assess the value of your high school education. To each of you I wish happiness and success and pledge you my help at anytime you might need it. Happiness, to my way of thinking, connotes success. Success does not necessarily bring happiness. If opposed, happiness is all important. I re-read these Annuals almost yearly. At present I know not what I shall remember about the class of ’53. But I know that the memories will be pleasant and rewarding. Don D. Schriner, Principal HISTORY OF THE NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL New Athens Community High School was organized in 1920, and is located in District No. 68. The first board of education consisted of George Nuernberger, President; George Wirth Jr., Secretary; S. J. Woodward, Henry J. Reuss Jr., and William Eberhardt. In 1922 and 1924 attempts were made to discontinue the high school, but both attempts failed. Our present school building was built in 1931, the gymnasium added in 1938, and the cafeteria was completed in 1951. An industrial arts building is now being built. This year the school has an enrollment of 115 and a faculty of 9. KENNETH E. HARRIS Mr. Harris was born in Belleville, Illinois, where he attended both grade school and high school. He attended Washington University and received his Bachelor of Music Degree. He also served in the Navy for 2y2 years. Mr. Harris teaches geography and he is our instructor in chorus and band. He is also coach of the baseball team. WILMA B. HUTTON Mrs. Hutton was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois. She afterward attended Washington University, the University of Richmond, and Alliance Francaise in Paris, France. She teaches English II and IV and Spanish. She is also the school librarian. 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 finished in Kansas High School. He attended Eastern State College and earned his Bachelor’s Degree there. Mr. Schriner spent two years in the Navy. During that time he was sent to Hawaii, Okinawa, and Japan. He finished his Master’s Degree at the University of Illinois. Mr. Schriner has been here three years. He teaches geometry and boy’s physical education. He is also coach of the “Yellow Jackets”. RUSSEL D. MERIDITH Mr. Meridith, our agriculture instructor, was born in Sandoval, Illinois. Before receiving his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University in 1947 he attended Southern Illinois University and served in the Army three years. Mr. Meridith has been here for six years. JOHN B. McNEILL Mr. McNeill, instructor of U. S. History, English I, III, and College Preparatory English, was born in Herrin, Illinois. He attended Southern Illinois University, where he received his Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. He served in the Navy for 39 months. Mr. McNeill taught here last year and he returned to fill the vacancy left by Mrs. Morgan. BETTY L. McKEMIE Miss McKemie was born in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was graduated from Southern Illinois University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. This is her first year of teaching. She teaches Home Economics I, II, and III, and Boys’ Home Economics. BETTY J. SHAUGHNESSY Miss Shaughnessy was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. Before coming to New Athens she was employed as a secretary and holds the title of Certified Professional Secretary. She teaches general business, shorthand, typing, bookkeeping, and office practice. AUDRY H. LINDSEY Mrs. Lindsey was born in Car-bondale, Illinois. She received her Bachelor of Education Degree at Southern Illinois University and her Master’s Degree from the University of Michigan. She also attended Northwestern University and the University of Chicago. She began teaching general science, biology and girls’ physical education at the beginning of the second semester. DALE T. WALKER Mr. Walker, instructor of physics, chemistry, algebra and mathematics, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Storm Lake. He did graduate work in engineering at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Mr. Walker served in the Army for 55 months. Before coming to New Athens he taught for eight years in Illinois. He was here six years when he was recalled back to active duty in 1951. This year he returned to N.A.C.H.S. to resume his teaching. BETTY A. SCHALLER Miss Schaller is our efficient secretary. She is a 1949 graduate of N.A.C.H.S. and she ably serves as liaison between faculty and the student body. EMIL ZEIGLER School Custodian Although at times the students are a headache, Mr. Zeigler is always smiling and helpful. The class of 1953 will miss his co-operation and patience. We take this opportunity to show our appreciation to him. MRS. LAURA HERZOG AND MRS. MARTHA LISHER Cooks Mrs. Laura Herzog and Mrs. Martha Lisher are our very capable cooks. This is their second year serving our cafeteria, and they have done a very creditable job. The class of 1953 takes this opportunity to congratulate them on the splendid job they have done. Senior Class History In September of 1949, 34 green freshmen walked in the doors of N.A.C.H.S. We were spared the ordeal of a formal initiation, but we still received it indirectly. Our first class officers were Donald Tresch, president; Glenn Keuss, vice-president; Marilyn Eicker, secretary-treasurer; and Ruth Emge, reporter. Our sponsor was Mr. Meridith. Our freshman class made money by selling pop corn at the baskeball games. At the start of our sophomore year Carol Gladson, George Montroy, Leroy Spalt, Dorothy Funke, Veda Mae Chaffin and Orville Dumstorf joined our class. We sadly discovered that Billy Glenn, Virginia Hall, Billy Bruno, Verlan Juenger and Donald Strahan had left us. Our sophomore class officers were Glenn Keuss, president; Jan Langenstein, vice-president; Donald Tresch, secretary-treasurer; and James Burk, reporter. Mr. Givens was our sponsor and Mrs. Floski became our assistant sponsor. We sold ice cream to increase our treasury. Our junior year was centered around our play, “Rest Assured”, and our class rings. We elected Mr. Meridith as our sponsor and Leroy Spalt, president; Glenn Keuss, vice-president; Helen Koenitz, secretary-treasurer; and Jim Burk, reporter. Mrs. Neighbox-s became our assistant sponsor. (Continued) Senior Class History At the start of our junior year we discovered that we had lost Carol Gladson, Dorothy Funke, George Krause and Claude Sterman. During our junior year we also lost Veda Mae Chaffin and Lester Darmstatter. Jim Goodall and Jim Parker joined our class. Our money was earned by selling candy and coke. At the close of the year we gave our prom, the theme of which was “Showboat”. The George Carr orchestra played appropriate music. At last we reached the top; we were seniors. And with it our cherished dream — Graduation! Our class officers were Harold Waeltz, president; Donald Tresch, vice-president; Marilyn Eicker, secretary; Ruth Emge, treasurer; and Helen Koenitz, reporter. Mr. Walker was elected to be our sponsor and Miss Shaughnessy became our assistant sponsor. Our class was reduced when Shirley Schwarz left. Joan Miller and Betty Main joined our class, but Betty Main later dropped out. On October 10, we made the annual trip to St. Louis to pose for Van Miller. RUTH EMGE “Sweet and Lovely” Class Officer 4 Student Council 2 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 F. H. A. 1. 2. 3, 4 Music Club 4 Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3. 4 Cheerleader 3, 4 MARILYN EICKER “Dancing In The Dark” Class Officer 1, 4 Class Play 3 Student Council 1, 3 G. A. A. 1, 3 F. H. A. 1 Literary Club 3, 4 Music Club 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 3 Cheerleader 3, 4 HAROLD WAELTZ “Baby Face” Class Officer 4 Class Play 3 Student Council 4 Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Literary Club 4 Music Club 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Boys’ Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 DONALD TRESCH “Personality” Class Officer 1, 2, 4 Class Play 3 Student Council 2, 4 Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Music Club 4 Boys’ Club 1, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 3 Basketball 1. 2, 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2, S, 4 HELEN KOENITZ “Dream” Class Officer 3 Class Play 3 Student Council 1 G. A. A. 1. 2 F. H. A. 1, 2 Literary Club 3, 4 Music Club 4 Band 1, 2. 3, 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 MARILYN BLUM “Five Foot Two JAMES BURK “I Love Life G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Class Play 3 Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 Spotlight Staff 2, 3 Athletic Manager 1, 2 Baseball 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 LAVERN DINTELMANN “You Were Meant For Me Class Play 3 G. A. A. 1, 2, 4 F. H. A. 1. 3, 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 MERLE FRECH “Full of Fun and Fancy Free” Class Play 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Science Club 3 Band 1 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Athletic Manager 3, 4 Basketball 2 CECELIA FRISCH “Beautiful Blonde from Bashful Bend” G. A. A. 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 4 Girls’ Chorus 1, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 JAMES GOODALL LOLA JUENGER “Bewitched” “Pretty Eyed Baby” Class Play 3 Class Play 3 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Science Club 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4 Music Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3. 4 Boys’ Chorus 3. 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Athletic Manager 3 GLENN KEUSS NORMAN KINZINGER “Slowpoke” “I Don’t Care If The Sun Don’t Shine” Class Officer 1, 2, 3 Student Council 1, 2 Student Council 3 Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2 Science Club 3 Science Club 3 Music Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 EUGENE KIRCHHOEFER JEAN KOENIGSTEIN “I Like The Wide Open Space” “Unforgettable” F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Class Play 3 Literary Club 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Track Club 2 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 4 Spotlight Staff 4 JAN LANGENSTEIN With A Song In My Heart” Class Officer 2 Class Play 3 Student Council 2 Lettermen’s Club 2 3, 4 Literary Club 4 Science Club 3 Music Club 4 Band 1, 2, 4 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Quartette 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 3HIRLEY MUELLER You’re the Tops” Class Play 3 Student Council 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4 Literary Club 3, 4 Music Club 4 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 JAMES PARKER Take Me Out to the Ball Game” JOAN MILLER Nevertheless” G. A. A. 4 Literary Club 4 Speech Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3 THOMAS MAY Anchor's Aweigh” Class Play 3 Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Literary Club 3, 4 Music Club 4 Boys’ Chorus 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2 Athletic Manager 1, 2, 4 Baseball 3 VIRGIL PARKER The Farmer in the Dell” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Raseball 4 THERESA RANGE DEAN ROBERT '‘Ain’t She Sweet” I Only Have Eyes For You” Class Play 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 4 Literary Club 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 INEZ SCHULZ “You’re So Understanding” G. A. A. 1 F. H. A. 1, 2 Music Club 4 Glee Cluo 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 BETTY WINKLER “Oh. Lady Be Good” Class Play 3 G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 Music Club 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 LEROY SPALT “If” Class Officer 3 Class Play 3 Student Council 3 F. F. A. 2. 3 Literary Club 3, 4 Music Club 4 Band 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Track Team 2 Basketball 3 HAROLD WOLF “Give Me the Simple Life” F. F. A. 1, 2 Science Club 3 Band 3. 4 Boys’ Chorus 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Prophecy Well here we are folks, and the big day has arrived. It is now May 28, 1963, and the reunion of the class of 1953 of N.A.C.H.S. is about to begin. But first lets take a rundown of all the people here. As I look over the crowd I see the owner of the yacht club where the reunion is being held, Mr. Eugene Kirchhoefer, the famous speed boat driver. Over to the left of your T.V. screen you can see a small group of men discussing the political views of the day. There is Norman Kinzinger, the chairman of the National Republican Committee, leading the discussion. There are two more people that also have national interest. They both run nationwide businesses. Ruth Emge with her Yumge Malt Shop and Merle Freeh with his Frechsaco gas stations. Then we see the dancing sensation of the age, Don Tresch, talking to Admiral James Burk of the 12th fleet, and Harold Waeltz, the hottest drummer since Gene Kruppa. And now on your screen you can see Jan Langenstein, who was appointed by the President to be “Good Will” Ambassador to Russia, having his picture taken along with actress Helen Koenitz and Presidential Secretary, Inez Schulz, by Jim Goodall, chief photographer for Life Magazine. (Continued) Prophecy I see a group of people that are all connected with sports of one kind or another, having a talk over by the fire place. There is James Parker, the star center fielder of the Hecker Hornets; Tom May, athletic manager of the U. S. Naval Academy; Harold Wolf, world champion table tennis player; and Betty Winkler and Shirley Mueller, co-captains of the Women’s Olympic Basketball Team. In another group we see two people from the same T.V. show. Leroy Spalt is the artist for the scenery and Dean Roberts is the producer for the Howdy Doody Show. Virgil Parker is showing off his newest discovery, “The Parkett”, the home permanent for little boys, to Lola Juenger, who wants to buy it to curl the hair of her prize angus bull. Marilyn Eicker is discussing the new joke book that she has just finished writing, with Marilyn Blum of the Journal Press, who will probably publish it. Lavern Dintelmann, Theresa Range and Jean Koenig-stein, who are all happily married, are discussing with Joan Miller, the problems of the growing child, for her forthcoming book. Cecelia Frisch, her efficient assistant, is taking notes. As we come to the end of the hall, we see Glenn Keuss talking about the next reunion which is to be held in his famous German Theater with Mr. Dale T. Walker, who is now retired as a school teacher and can devote all of his time to his model trains. Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class of New Athens Community High School, School District 68, County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, being of sound mind, do hereby will or bequeath the following to our teachers, schoolmates and the different classes: ARTICLE I To Our Teachers: To our principal, Mr. Don “thirty days Schriner, we will a blacklist without any names on it. To Mr. John “Shut up” McNeil, we will a history class that will get their term papers in early. To Mr. Russell “Smiley” Meridith, we will new push-button equipment for the new shop. To Miss Betty “We’ll have a test” Shaughnessy, we will an Office Practice Class that can take shorthand at 120 words a minute. To Mrs. Wilma “I like this class” Hutton, we will a more orderly library. To Miss Betty “You’re wanted on the telephone” Schaller, we will an assistant to help her with her duties. To Mr. Kenneth “Very good” Harris, we will a private music room. To Miss Betty “Oh, my goodness!” McKemie, we will a Boys Home Economics Class that will treat her kindly. To Mrs. Audrey “The bell has rung” Lindsey, we will chemicals of her own, so she will not need to borrow the chemistry classes. To our sponsor, Mr. Dale “Quiet Goodall” Walker, we will a new forty by fifty room for his electric trains. ARTICLE II To The Classes: To the Juniors, we will our ability to have a financially successful class play. To the Sophomores, we will our quiet ways, because they need it. To the Freshmen, we will all nick-nacks, doo-dads and thingamabobs, which are left over. ARTICLE III To The Individuals: I, Marilyn Blum, will my ability to keep my love affairs quiet to Darlene Albert . I, Jim Burk, will my slowness to Donald Spalt, who has a good start. I, Lavern Dintlemann, will my dimples to Sharon Smith. I, Marilyn Eicker, will my three-way love affairs to Joyce Hof-meister, who is well on her way. (Continued on next page) Senior Class Will I, Ruth Emge, will my poodle hair cut to anyone who isn’t afraid of dogs. I, Merle Freeh, will my frequent trips to the office to Clarence Hofmeister. I, Cecelia Frisch, will my shyness toward boys to Joyce Behnken. I, Jim Goodall, will my dancing ability to Sharon Walter. I, Lola Juenger, will my profitable black angus herd to Vernon Merhmann. I, Glenn Keuss, will my famous hook shot to Barney Schmidt. I, Norman Kinzinger, will my (Chevy) tomato-can to Andy Nuern-berger. I, Eugene Kirchhoefer, will my trip to Canada to Norman Mohr. I, Jean Koenigstein, will my estate in the Indian Territory to Alice Weidemann. I, Helen Koenitz, will my soprano voice to Joanne Emge. I, Jan Langenstein, will my left-over daydreams to Lawrence Stookey. I, Tom May, will my jeep, the blue-goose, to Jim Martin. I, Joan Miller, will my ability to get along with a certain English teacher to Gary Quigley. I, Shirley Mueller, will my red hair and freckles to Susan Legendre. I, Jim Parker, will my ability to get along with Miss McKemie to Marlin Albert. I, Virgil Parker, will my wavy hair to Byron Wildy. I, Theresa Range, will my good judgement to Beverly Priest. I, Dean Robert, will my height to Terry Bachmann. I, Inez Schulz, will my shorthand ability to Janet Knewitz. I, Leroy Spalt, will my way with women to Donald Dudeck. I, Don Tresch, will my title, “Gods Gift to Women”, to Burke Potter. I, Harold Waeltz, will my laugh to Stanley Pannier. I, Betty Winkler, will my big feet to anyone in N.A.C.H.S. who needs a good foundation. I, Harold Wolf, will my typing ability to Mr. Schriner. Signed, sealed and declared before us this twenty-eighth day of May, nineteen-hundred and fifty-three, that the sole executors of this, our last will and testament, to be the School Board of New Athens Community High School, District 68, County of St. Clair, State of Illinois. Witnesses: Harpo Groucho Zeus Junior Class History In September of 1950, 32 green freshmen were welcomed to N.A.C.H.S. At first we had a little trouble finding our classrooms, but we finally became accustomed to them. Our initiation took place soon after school started. What a day! Our freshman class president was Allan Waeltz and Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Meridith were our sponsors. During our freshman year Edward Juenger, Judy Covert and Eugene Weber left our class. At the beginning of our sophomore year we elected Ronald Wagner as our class president and Mr. Givens and Mrs. Morgan became our sponsors. Louise Birkner, Rose Bruno and Norma Herzog left our class during our sophomore year. As when we were freshmen, we sold popcorn to raise money and at the end of the school term we went on a class outing. At the beginning of our junior year we had a class enrollment of 26. In the early part of the year, we found that Ethel Cortner had left our ranks, but Mary Ellen Main joined us. Officers were elected as follows: President ....................... Donald Dudeck Vice-President ................... Ronald Wagner Secretary .............-.......... Marie Schneider Treasurer....................................Joyce Behnken Reporter .......-................ Elaine Scholes Sponsor ............................. Mr. Harris Assistant Sponsor.............................Miss McKemie As our class project, wTe sold candy and coke at noon and at games. Our class play, “A Ready Made Family”, was a huge success. We are now looking forward to the annual Junior-Senior Prom, which will be in May. more Class History 1951, 32 freshmen stormed the doors .d semester our enrollment was increased .nd Gary Quigley. r oi uui class sponsor we chose Mr. Wilson. Our class officers were Edward Casleton, president; Burke Potter, vice-president; Betty Knewitz, secretary; Laurence Stookey, treasurer; and Kenneth Fietsam, reporter. Our student council members were Milton Haefner and Irene Nuernberger. To earn money we sold ice cream at baseball and basketball games. On our class outing we enjoyed a day at Forest Park in St. Louis. We started our sophomore year with 36 members, Jim Martin and Wayne Leonhardt having joined our class. At the beginning of the second semester JoAnne Hall and Roy Steinwagner failed to return. Officers were elected as follows: President....................Erwin Rettinghouse Vice-President ................. Edward Casleton Secretary....................... Beverly Priest Treasurer __________________Laurence Stookey Reporter ................................. Irene Nuernberger Sponsor ......................... Mrs. Hutton Student council members were Eileen Strautz and ]arl Nuernberger. We again sold ice cream to increase our class treasury. We are now looking forward to two more happy years t N.A.C.H.S. f . $ U irwiti$fHinp :dase,� � CJvaniC sJtfcn, SStvfrfy•%’ £� ■ ■C4vrer:ceSf0c Aey.r � rtfrfflUfr lforyff.t 9 mi Hbrhefljllber - fas ston,!8ever.y 'r;sst “ uiun’rtCf.-'t x A% SOPHOmOB€ CLASS foafiTtf Smjpe Qfatfys 7r se , 7 SitonSIraidz. Uce tAiatm Freshmen Class History In September, the freshman class began with 27 members. Before the first semester was over, James Gladson and Franklin Hunter had moved away. Two new freshmen, Terry Bachmann and Rose Marie Range have since joined our class. At our first class meeting we elected our class officers. They are as follows: President ....................... Carol Leinecke Vice-President ............ Norman Koenigstein Secretary-Treasurer................... Dixie Heyl Reporter ......................... Frances Emge Our student council members are Susan Legendre and Joe Schneider. Our class sponsor was Mrs. Lockhart, but at the end of the first semester she moved to Texas. Our co-sponsor, Mr. McNeil, then became our sponsor, with our new teacher, Mrs. Lindsey, as co-sponsor. About the third week of school we were initiated by the upperclassmen and later into the organizations to which we belonged. The “ceremonies” were not as bad as we had feared and were fun for all. To make money, we bought a popcorn machine from the junior class. We are now selling popcorn at the home basketball games. We have enjoyed our freshman year very much and we are looking forward to the three years that await us. I i Carol Ceutecke, fR€S«mfln CLASS fv 2$arbara%eu iiz fCm rtfaj axd School Soncj Onward to victory New Athens High will win When the team comes out, We will loudly shout; And will cheer for all our men. Rah! Rah! We’re purple and gold They’re Yellowjackets bold; Knowing they’ll sting, we’ll always sing And back them to the end. Spring Baseball The Yellowjacket baseballers didn’t fare so well last Spring, from the won and lost standpoint, as they won 3 and lost 10. However, Coach Givens was looking forward to 1953, with 9 out of 16 lettermen slated to be back. GAME SCORES Team Scores Red Bud, There.............................. Lost 16-1 Columbia, Here.................................Won 13-4 Waterloo, There.......................... Lost 12-4 Valmeyer, There.............-......-......... Lost 4-3 Belleville, Here ....................... _.. Won 4-3 Red Bud, Here...............-................ Lost 10-8 Columbia, There.............—_______________ Won 16-2 Valmeyer, Here .............................. Lost 9-4 Waterloo, Here____________________________ Lost 4-2 Marissa, There ----------------------------- Lost 7-6 SUB-DISTRICT TOURNAMENT (At Valmeyer) Valmeyer, There ................. Lost 4-2 Fall Baseball Our Fall baseball team had the ability to beat the stronger teams in the conference, but lost out by losing several games to teams considered weak. We won both games played against Waterloo, the conference champions, but could not play steady enough to win the championship ourselves. We ended the season in third place with a record of seven wins and five losses. In the middle of the season we showed a lot of spirit and won four games in a row. But we lost the next two games to Lebanon and O’Fallon, both by very close scores. We ended the season with a victory from Waterloo. A triple play in the last inning was the decisive factor. GAME SCORES Team We They New Baden, Here_____________________________ 8 4 Mascoutah, There ........................... 2 4 Freeburg, Here ______________________________ 3 5 Lebanon, There ----------------------------- 11 4 O’Fallon, Here______________________________ 0 10 Waterloo, There ............................. 5 2 New Baden, There_________ ....______________ 10 0 Mascoutah, Here _____________________________ 2 1 Freeburg, There _____________________________ 9 3 Lebanon, Here............................. 1 3 O’Fallon, There ............................ 4 5 Waterloo, Here .......... -................. 3 2 CAHOKIA CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS Team Won Lost Waterloo ____________________ 10 2 O’Fallon....................... 9 3 New Athens ................. 7 5 Mascoutah______________________ 7 5 Freeburg.................... 5 7 Lebanon........................ 4 8 New Baden...................... 1 11 Yellow Jackets DON TRESCH, Captain Senior-Forward 5 ft. 11 in., 165 lbs. As was expected, Don was the team’s leading scorer. He gave the team the spark that it needed to have a good season. He was a good dribbler and a good shot from anywhere. Don scored mostly on being able to drive through the opponent’s and a very effective jump shot. JAN LANGENSTEIN Senior-Forward 6 ft., 170 lbs. Jan was a good scorer when playing regular. He was one of the best shots on the team. He was also a valuable rebounder. JIM BURK Senior-Forward 5 ft. 8 in., 155 lbs. Jim, a good hard fighter, was a spot player, starting in over half of the games. He was a good set shot, but his best asset was his defense. He also served well as a feeder in setting up scoring plays. HAROLD WAELTZ Senior-Guard 5 ft. 9 in., 143 lbs. One of the steadiest players on the team, Harold was a valuable man against any defense. He showed good drive and also had a very dead set shot from all parts of the court, but he was used mostly as a floor man. GLENN KEUSS Senior-Center 6 ft., 165 lbs. Our only big man on the team, he supplied us with strength under the basket. He used a good jump shot and a deadly hook shot as his best weapons. He also could shoot from out of court, when he had to. ALLAN WAELTZ Junior-Guard 5 ft. 6V2 in., 120 lbs. He should provide the steadying factor in next year’s team. A deadly shot from all spots, he used a push shot or a jump shot. He also is noted as a floor man. BYRON (Barney) SCHMIDT Junior-Forward 5 ft. 10 in., 160 lbs. Speed and drive are the trademarks of this Junior forward. In his position, Barney displayed fine ability, as a rebounder and could also be commended on his outstanding defense. COACH SCHRINER Coach Schriner gained the respect and co-operation of his boys and the fans, in producing a creditable basketball team of clean sportsmen. His first season as Coach was a successful one and everyone is hoping for even better teams in the future. JIM PARKER Senior-Forward 5 ft. 11 in., 160 lbs. Jim did not get to see much action during the year, but he showed great improvement, as this was only his second year out for basketball. He had a good set shot and occasionally played the pivot position. DONALD DUDECK Junior-ForwTard 5 ft. 10 in., 215 lbs. The husky Junior proved to be a handy man to have around. He was a very good ball handler and also very cool in the close games. He is also a very good shot, his best being a deadly jump shot. KENNETH GROHMANN Junior-Guard 6 ft., 150 lbs. This was Kent’s first year out for the team. He Worked hard in practice and showed signs of being a possible starter for next year’s team. He handles the ball well and has a good out-court shot. His height could also be a rebounding threat. Jan Canjpexsfesx tfaro a ‘flex Vrescfi J? ex??J%}xs5 8 2?crs?tyScdms f Basketball Riddled by injuries and illnesses repeatedly since the beginning of the season, the New Athens Yellowjackets recovered their early season effectiveness just in time to tie for first place in the Kaskaskia Conference and to finish strong in the Cahokia Conference. The Yellowjackets had a good start, winning their first four games, but headed on the downward grade, mainly because of injuries. Toward the end of the season the Yellowjackets “caught fire” and went on to claim their share of the Kaskaskia championship. During this winning streak, the ’Jackets defeated one of their bitterest rivals, the strong Dupo Tigers. This was only the second loss suffered by Dupo at the hands of any New Athens team. The team also gave the fans many other thrilling games such as the 52-51 defeat of the state-rated Valmeyer five and the 45-42 victory over Waterloo. Despite the costly injuries, the Yellowjackets still had a very successful season. KASKASKIA CONFERENCE STANDINGS Teams Won Lost New Athens 6 2 Waterloo 6 2 Valmeyer 6 2 Columbia 1 7 Red Bud 1 7 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT This year the Yellowjackets entered the district playoffs at Marissa, along with Ashley, Tamaroa, Okawville, Coulterville, Steelville and Marissa. Our games and the scores were played in the following order: New Athens ...........................67 Okawville ............................47 New Athens............................ 32 Coulterville..........................39 CAHOKIA CONFERENCE STANDINGS Teams Won Lost Lebanon . 12 2 O’Fallon .. 12 2 Waterloo .. 10 4 New Athens .. 7 7 Dupo . 7 7 Mascoutah ... 6 8 Freeburg _ 5 9 New Baden .. 0 14 GAME SCORES November We They 14 Freeburg ...... H 66 52 18 Red Bud II 56 36 21 Mascoutah T 56 53 25 Waterloo T 51 52 December 2 New Baden H 62 48 5 Lebanon H 54 63 9 Valmever T 41 68 12 O’Fallon T 46 57 23 Columbia ...... H 53 47 January 13 Dupo H 55 60 16 Mascoutah H 43 61 20 Waterloo II 50 44 23 Freeburg T 50 45 27 Dupo T 48 43 February 3 Lebanon T 49 52 6 O’Fallon H 48 60 10 New Baden T 74 63 13 Valmeyer H 52 51 17 Red Bud T 67 52 21 Columbia T 66 47 Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Conference Both Conferences CAHOKIA TOURNEY (At Mascoutah) December We They 17 Mascoutah .. 57 54 18 Waterloo KASKASKIA TOURNEY . 47 64 (At Waterloo) January We They 8 Valmever 49 57 9 Red Bud 59 61 JUNIOR JACKETS This year's “B” Team finished the season with a respectable record of 12-8. Many of the younger members of the “B” squad showed great promise. First Row, left to right — James Martin, Joseph Schneider, Daniel Knewitz, Larry Quigley. Second Row — Tom May, Manager; Otto Holle, Tom Kelly, Kenneth Grohmann, Elmer Ragland, Earl Wiggand, Coach Don D. Schriner. Third Row — Burke Potter, Byron Schmidt, Donald Dudeck, Edward Casleton, Kent Fietsam. “FRESH-SOPH” TEAM This squad contains several boys who have never played basketball before. Although we were defeated in the first game of the Freeburg Fresh-Soph Tournament, we expect to do better in the Sparta Tournament. Pictured from left to right are: Front Row — Larry Quigley, Burke Potter, Tom Kelly, Edward Casleton. Back Row — Tom May, Manager; Earl Wiggand, Otto Holle, Elmer Ragland, James Martin, Joseph Schneider, Daniel Knewitz, Coach Don LETTERMEN’S CLUB The Lettermen’s Club is composed of the boys who have earned letters in athletic activities at N.A.C.H.S. Front Row, left to right — Marlin Albert, Reporter; Ronald Kosarek, Vice-President; Allan Waeltz, President; Donald Dudeck, Secretary-Treasurer; Mr. Don Schriner, Sponsor. Back Row — Merle Freeh, Tom May, Jim Burk, Edward Casleton, Jim Parker, Glenn Keuss, Harold Waeltz, Jim Goodall, Don Tresch, Jan Langenstein, CHEERLEADERS Our five cheerleaders showed great ability in leading the fans and students in peppy cheers, whether winning or losing. Pictured from left to right — Ruth Emge, Joyce Behnken, Andy Nuern-berger, Marilyn Eicker, Mary Ellen Main. G. A. A. The Girls’ 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. First Row. left to right — Carol Leinecke, Margaret Monike, Muriel Birk-ner, Sharon Smith, Barbara Knewitz, Shirley Bollmeier, Vice-President; Jayne Utz, Mary Ellen Main, Marilyn Blum, Secretary-Treasurer; Shirley Bruns, Sharon Walter. Second Row — Mrs. Lindsey, Sponsor; Joyce Hofmeister, Theresa Range, Joan Miller, Joyce Behnken, Marie Schneider, Janet Knewitz, Violet Weber, Joyce Pannier, Dixie Heyl, Eileen Strautz, Alice Weidemann, Betty Winkler, Jean Koenigstein. Third Row — Lavern Dintelmann, Shirley Mueller, President; Frances Emge, Gladys Frisch, Cecelia Frisch, Lola Juenger, Irene Nuern-berger, Beverly Priest, Vivian Skaer, Susan Legendre, Evelyn Hanft, Elaine Scholes, Reporter; Sally Schneidewind, Darlene Albert. 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 — Miss McKemie, Sponsor; Ruth Emge, Parliamentarian; Irma Schulz, Shirley Bollmeier, Jayne Utz, Marie Schneider, President; Elaine Scholes, Vice-President; Joyce Hofmeister, Treasurer; Muriel Birkner, Secretary; Donna Wellenkotter, Reporter; Sharon Smith. Second Row — Beverly Priest, Irene Nuernberger, Frances Emge, Susan Legendre, Grace Lehr, Nadine Walta, Dixie Heyl, Violet Weber, Joyce Pannier, Alice Weidemann, Eileen Strautz, Joan Miller, Theresa Range, Lavern Dintelmann, Jean Koenigstein. Third Row — Barbara Knewitz, Carol Leinecke, Vivian Skaer, Evelyn Hanft, Joanne Emge, Carol Kraus, Dorothy Lehr, Cecelia Frisch, Lola Juenger, Betty Knewitz, Shirley Mueller, Darlene Albert, Marilyn Blum, Margaret Monike. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is one of our most active organizations. It is made up of local chapters, situated in high schools having vocational agriculture. First Row, left to right — Allan Waeltz, Reporter; Kenneth Grohman, Secretary; Walter Skorcz, Vice-President; Tom May, President; Ralph Wildy, Treasurer; Byron Schmidt, Sentinel; Mr. Russel Meridith, Sponsor. Second Row — Norman Mohr, Joseph Schneider, Ray Shoemaker, Dean Robert, Jerry Lischer, Kenneth Robert, Clarence Hofmeister, Donald Spalt, Virgil Parker, Byron Wildy, Eugene Kirchhoefer. Third Row — Daniel Knewitz, Norman Koenigstein, Robert Mueller, Vernon Mehrmann, Otto Holle, David Lehr, Gary Herman, Elmer Ragland. SPOTLIGHT One of the highlights of each month throughout the school year was the printing of the school paper, the “Spotlight”. Miss Shaughnessy, the hard working adviser, deserves our commendation for the excellent guidance she has given to make the paper a success. The paper has enlightened each month with its coming. Seated, left to right — Shirley Mueller, Elaine Scholes, Marilyn Blum, Allan Waeltz, Cecelia Frisch, Sharon Walter, Inez Schulz, Joan Miller, Laurence Stookey, Helen Koenitz. Standing — Grace Lehr. Beverly Priest. Ruth Emge, Editor; Leroy Spalt, Jean Koenigstein, Joyce Behnken. Lavem Dintelmann, Marlin Albert, Theresa Range, Harold Waeltz, Irene Nuernberger, Lola Juenger, Norman Kinzinger, Frances Emge, Darlene Albert. Sharon Smith, Donna Wellenkotter, Co-Editor; Betty Knewitz, Alice Weidermann, Miss Shaughnessy, Sponsor. LITERARY CLUB Although the Literary Club was organized only last year, it is now one of our most active clubs. This year the club sponsored a formal dance. First Row, left to right — Irene Nuernberger, Milton Haefner, Sharon Walter, Treasurer; Burke Potter, Joanne Emge, Beverly Priest, Reporter; Helen Koenitz, Marilyn Eicker, Vice-President. Second Row — Donna Wellenkotter, Secretary; Shirley Mueller, Theresa Range, Alice Weidermann, Joyce Pannier, Joan Miller, Joyce Hof-meister, Sally Schneidewind, Mr. McNeill, Sponsor. Third Row — Eugene Kirchhoefer, Edward Casleton, Harold Waeltz, Jan Langenstein, Leroy Spalt, President; Laurence Stookey, Andy Nuernberger, Kenneth Fietsam. MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus combines the talents of the boys’ chorus and the girls’ chorus. The mixed chorus participates at all musical programs at N.A.C.H.S. First Row, left to right — Margaret Monike, Barbara Knewitz, Sharon Smith, Donna Wellenkotter, Jayne Utz, Shirley Bollmeier, Joyce Hof-meister, Guilford Blum, Earl Wiggand, Norman Koeningstein, Daniel Knewitz, Joseph Schneider, Elmer Ragland, Helen Koenitz, Sharon Walter, Elaine Scholes, Muriel Birkner, Irma Schulz, Carol Leinecke, Darlene Albert. Second Row — Shirley Mueller, Jean Koenigstein, Lavern Dintelmann, Theresa Range, Alice Weidemann, Eileen Strautz, Ruth Emge, Edward Casleton, David Lehr, Gary Herman, Gary Quigley, Milton Haefner, James Martin, Andy Nuernberger, Jim Goodall, Gladys Frisch, Beverly Priest, Irene Nuernberger, Sally Schneidewind, Marilyn Blum. Third Row — Lola Juenger, Betty Knewitz, Carol Kraus, Evelyn Hanft, Shirley Bruns, Vivian Skaer, Harold Wolf, Don Tresch, Tom May, Laurence Stookey, Tom Kelly, Clarence Hofmeister, Harold Waeltz, Frances Emge, Susan Legendre, Marilyn Eicker, Betty Winkler, Mr. Harris, Director. Fourth Row — Cecelia Frisch, Inez Schulz, Janet Knewitz, Joyce Behnken, Dorothy Lehr, Joanne Emge, Donald Dudeck, Glenn Keuss, Vernon Mehrmann, Ronald Wagner, Byron Schmidt, Kent Fietsam, Jan Langenstein, Marie Schneider, Violet Weber, Joyce Pannier, Dixie Heyl. MUSIC CLUB The Music Club was organized this year. A large portion of the student body belonged to this club. First Row, left to right — Margaret Monike, Barbara Knewitz, Mary Ellen Main, Grace Lehr, Joyce Hofmeister, Earl Wiggand, Elmer Ragland, Helen Koenitz, Sharon Walter, Sharon Smith, Carol Leinecke, Darlene Albert, Mr. Harris, Sponsor. Second Row — Shirley Mueller, Alice Weidemann, Eileen Strautz, Ruth Emge, Edward Casleton, David Lehr, Gary Herman, Gary Quigley, James Martin, Andy Nuernberger, Jim Goodall, Beverly Priest, Irene Nuernberger, Sally Schneidewind. Third Row — Theresa Range, Betty Knewitz, Shirley Bruns, Vivian Skaer, Harold Wolf, Tom May, Laurence Stookey, Tom Kelly, Harold Waeltz, Reporter; Frances Emge, Susan Legendre, Marilyn Eicker, Secretary-Treasurer; Betty Winkler. Fourth Row — Inez Schulz, Janet Knewitz, Joyce Behnken, Dorothy Lehr, Joanne Emge, Don Tresch, Vernon Mehrmann, Ronald Wagner, Clarence Hofmeister, Violet Weber, Joyce Pannier, Dixie Heyl. Fifth Row — Leroy Spalt, Donald Dudeck, Glenn Keuss, Reporter; Byron Schmidt, Ken Fietsam, Jerry Lischer, Burke Potter, Lary Quigley, Jan Langenstein, President. BAND Under the expert leadership of Mr. Harris, the New Athens Band has become quite active. The band participates at all musical events at N.A.C.H.S. and this year, for the first time in many years, appeared in full uniform. First Row, left to right — Darlene Albert, Helen Koenitz, Irene Nuernberger, Donald Sears, Harold Wolf, James Engel, Janet Knewitz, Sally Schneidewind, Carol Kraus, Sharon Smith. Second Row — Marilyn Eicker, Daniel Knewitz, Glenn Keuss, Donald Dudeck, Gary Herman, Clarence Hofmeister, Joyce Hofmeister, Donna Wellenkotter, Gladys Frisch, Mr. Harris, Director. Third Row — Ronald Wagner, Laurence Stookey, Leroy Spalt, Jan Langenstein, Harold Waeltz, David Lehr, Allan Waeltz. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, the most important organization in school, functions as a governing body for the students. At meetings, problems that come up are discussed by representatives of the student body, and with the help of Mr. Schriner, some satisfactory solution is eventually decided upon. This group, made up of three representatives from each class, can be looked upon with pride and favor by each student in school. Seated, left to right — Carol Leinecke, Eileen Strautz, Shirley Mueller, Secretary-Treasurer; Donald Tresch, President; Elaine Scholes, Vice-President; Susan Legendre, Joseph Schneider. Standing — Erwin Rettinghouse, Andy Nuernberger, Reporter; Mr. Schriner, Sponsor; Donald Dudeck, Harold Waeltz, Allan Waeltz. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB This group meets twice a week at which time they work very hard to prepare selections for various programs. First Row, left to right — Jan Langenstein, Milton Haefner, Edward Casleton, David Lehr, Gary Herman, Gary Quigley, James Martin, Andy Nuernberger. Second Row — Jim Goodall, Ken Fietsam, Donald Dudeck, Harold Wolf, Laurence Stookey, Tom Kelly, Harold Waeltz. Third Row — Guilford Blum, Earl Wiggand. Byron Schmidt, Mr. Harris, Dii'ector; Vernon Mehrmann, Clarence Hofmeister. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Mr. Harris is the inspiration for the chorus. It meets faithfully twice a week to prepare selections for concerts at Christmas and in the spring. First Row, left to right — Sharon Smith, Ruth Emge, Irma Schulz, Shirley Bollmeier, Jayne Utz, Donna Wellenkotter, Joyce Hofmeister, Muriel Birkner, Elaine Scholes, Sharon Walter, Helen Koenitz. Second Row — Gladys Frisch, Beverly Priest, Irene Nuernberger, Sally Schneidewind, Frances Emge, Susan Legendre, Marilyn Eicker, Betty Winkler, Marie Schneider, Violet Weber, Joyce Pannier, Dixie Heyl, Eileen Strautz, Alice Weidemann, Theresa Range, Lavern Dintelmann, Jean Koenigstein, Mr. Harris. Third Row — Barbara Knewitz, Carol Leinecke, Vivian Skaer, Shirley Bruns, Evelyn Hanft, Carol Kraus, Joanne Emge, Dorothy Lehr, Joyce Behnken, Janet Knewitz, Inez Schulz, Cecelia Frisch, Lola Juenger, Betty Knewitz, Shirley Mueller, Darlene Albert, Marilyn Blum, Margaret Monike. 1. “Who Turned on the Lights?”..........-...Tom May 2. Giddap ...........-..—............. Shirley Mueller 3. Long Ago and Far Away .......... Norman Kinzinger 4. Blondie ......................... Cecelia Frisch 5. Fleas________________________________ Ruth Emge 6. Nonchalant......................-..... Leroy Spalt 7. Baldy ........_..................... Joan Miller 8. Knock Knees .................... Lavern Dintelmann 9. Pals .............................. Lola Juenger 10. Eskimo .........................-.... Betty Winkler 1. Handsome....... 2. “I Don’t Like It” 3. “I Like It”.... 4. Cheesecake ..... 5. Surprise........ 6. Goldielocks .... 7. Sugar.......... ....... James Goodall .... Inez Schulz ____Merle Freeh Jean Koenigstein ....James Parker .... Helen Koenitz ____Marilyn Blum 1. Cuddles ......... -__________________ Harold Wolf 2. Gosling ............................. Glenn Keuss 3. Naaaaa - 4. Senator Eugene Kirchhoefer 5. Toothless 6. Peek-A-Boo Harold Waeltz 7. “Let Me Up” - Don Tresch Don Tresch School Calendar AUGUST 29 — Students go back to the old grind. SEPTEMBER 5 — Lose to Freeburg. 6 — O’Fallon wins. Oh, well you can’t win them all. 8 — On our way, beat Waterloo 5-2. 9 — Magazine sales start. 15 — Beat Mascoutah. 16 — Plenty of burned fingers in chemistry lab. 18 — Freeburg victim of N.A. 9-3. 22 — Shucks! We lose to Lebanon. 23 — Poor Freshmen! Initiation day. 24' — O’Fallon slips past N.A. 4-3. 25 — N.A. Band hears Marine Band. 29 — Waterloo downtrodden. N.A. wins. OCTOBER 1 — World Series starts. Students busy watching T.V. 6 — Juniors choose class rings. 8 — Spotlight puts out first paper. 9 — Turn about — teachers go to school. 10 — Seniors go to St. Louis to have their pictures taken. 16 — This morning Marilyn wore her winter coat to school, this afternoon she wore shorts on a P.E. hike. 20 — The Spanish class has a Spanish supper. 21 — Spanish students look green. I wonder why ? 22 — For Sale — N.A.C.H.S. 23 — Cheerleaders elected. Congratulations! Marilyn, Ruth, Joyce Mary Ellen and Andy. 24 — Mrs. Morgan leaves N.A.C.H.S. for California. 27 — Donna and Marie say they saw ghosts. 30 — Several chemistry students had coughing spells when they breathed chlorine fumes. 31 — Halloween. The boys seem to be planning something. NOVEMBER 2 — Harold Waeltz seen in study hall with a certain girl. 11 — No school. Armistice Day. 13 — Juniors present, “A Ready Made Family”. 14 — New Athens trounces Freeburg 66-52. 17 — Basketball game here with Red Bud. We win. 20 — Glenn Keuss gave Marie his class ring. 21 — New Athens edges Mascoutah 57-54. 25 — Waterloo hands New Athens first defeat of the season, 43-41. 26 — Jerry Lischer breakes his arm ? ? ? 27 — Thanksgiving. No school. (Continued) m School Calendar DECEMBER 2 — New Athens defeats New Baden. 3 — Don Tresch conies to school on crutches. 5 — Lebanon hands New Athens second loss of the season. 8 — Marilyn answers a question in history without saying a word. 9 — Oh darn! We lose to Valmeyer. 10 — What’s the terrible noise at N.A.C.H.S. ? Only the Spanish class singing. 11 — Jim Parker falls off his chair in bookkeeping class. 12 — N.A. plays a fine game but loses to O’Fallon. 16 — New Athens beats Mascoutah in Cahokia Tournament. 17 — Basketball players discover new hobby, changing tires. 19 — N.A.C.H.S. boys take advantage of the mistletoe at 12 noon in the gym. 21 — N.A.C.H.S. gives its Christmas party. 22 — N.A. beats Columbia. JANUARY 5— Back to the old grind after a wonderful vacation. 6 — The Spanish class has a Mexican Christmas party 8 — History classes are busy working on term papers. 13 — New Athens loses close one to Dupo. 14 — Students burn the midnight oil. 15 — Semester exams. 16 — N.A. loses to Mascoutah. Let’s not let this get to be a habit boys. 20 — N.A. bounces back to beat Waterloo, 51-44. 21 — Moe Freeh has a party. 22 — Helen and Irma witness a miniature volcano. 23 — New Athens defeats Freeburg. 24 — I wonder what Joyce H. finds so interesting at Shamrock. 25 — Foot trouble. Don T. goes to the doctor. 27 — N. A. beats Dupo 48-43. FEBRUARY 2 — Ground hog sees his shadow. 3 — Lebanon shades New Athens 52-49. 5 — Senior class president has attack of the flu. 6 — O’Fallon defeats a weakened New Athens team. 10 — New Athens trounces New Baden. 12 — Lincoln’s birthday. No school. 13 — N.A. defeats Valmeyer. 17 — New Athens defeats Red Bud. 18 — Another day with nothing to do but study. 21 — New Athens defeats Columbia to tie for first in the Kaskaskia Conference. 23-27 — District Tournament. 28 — The Literary Club gives a formal dance. (Continued) School Calendar MARCH 2 — Blue Monday. 4 — An argument in history class on opening the windows — boys versus girls. 6 — N.A. students moan. Report cards are handed out. 10 — Noon hour romances are much too short. 11 — Juniors and Seniors go on a field trip. 15 — Mr. Drake’s job completed (Bookkeeping Practice Set). 19 — Bookkeeping class sure is quiet today. The boys are at the state tournament. 21 — Arguments over whether Spring started yesterday or today. 27 — No school. Teachers meeting. APRIL 3 — Good Friday. No school. Baseball season starts. 7 — Red Bud visits New Athens. 11 — District Music Contests. 14 — New Athens travels to Columbia. 15 — Nine-tenths of the chemistry class passes a test!!! 17 — Waterloo plays New Athens. 20 — Senior play practice sure is fun. 21 — Valmeyer plays N.A. 22 — Jim Engel spills acid on his shoes. 24 — N.A. journeys to Red Bud. 28 — Senior play is a hugh success. MAY 1 — Columbia plays N.A. 5 — N.A. calls on Waterloo. 6 — Juniors are busily working on the prom. 16 — Junior-Senior Prom. 24 — Baccalaureate. 28 — Commencement. Seniors leave N.A.C.H.S. after four wonderful years. We the Class of 1953 wish to thank the patrons who so generously contributed to the success of this book by their support through the merit of advertising. ' Compliments of Auto Stove Works Manufacturers of AUTOCRAT Cooking and Heating Stoves Compliments of Albert A. Wilson Insurance Agency New Athens, Illinois SCHOOL DAYS ARE HAPPY DAYS REMEMBER THEM WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND THIS PHOTO ANNUAL BY Spieth Studio Centralia, Illinois v-c :::::::::::::■::::: Compliments of WEI DEM ANN SERVICE SHOP Sheet Metal Work AFCO Furnaces Phone 101 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of NEW ATHENS LUMBER CO. Everything To Improve and Beautify The Home Phone 36 New Athens, Illinois yt Compliments of GEIGER DEPARTMENT STORE Phone 23 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of MR. MRS. EMIL KLINGENFUS New Athens, Illinois v “Serving The Trade That Quality Made For 37 Years” KARBER’S PHARMACY Henry A. Karber Ronald E. Karber Compliments of KAISER AND STOOKEY MOTOR SERVICE Your Chevrolet Dealer New Athens, Illinois � • .• . .• .♦ .• � . Compliments of ST. LOUIS SHOE MFC. CO. Mfgs. of “Orchid” Brand Shoes Phone 140 New Athens, Illinois SQUARE DEAL MOTOR CO. Phone 53 Freeburg, Illinois Compliments of NEW ATHENS STATE BANK New Athens, Illinois Compliments of ETHEL AND LEE HULL Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of '53 Shopper’s Forum, Inc. Retailers of General Merchandise 113-115 N. Van Buren Street New Athens, Illinois Linda’s Cafe The Home of Good Eats Highway 13 New Athens, Illinois New Athens Real Estate and Insurance Agency, Inc. New Athens, Illinois In Warm Air Heating More Families Buy Lennox Huber’s Sheet Metal Shop Compliments of Eckert Motor Company Chevrolet Sales and Service Lenzburg, Illinois Town Theatre Hi-Way Bowling Alley Malt Shop Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keuss, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Keuss, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. John Troester Phone 194 New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’53 Beyer Bakery Phone 228 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Del-N orm Market New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Journal Press Published by Fischer Publications Elgin Hamilton Bulova Watches Becherer’s Jewelers At Their New Location 12 E. Main Belleville, Illinois Diamonds Silverware Compliments of Moynihan Floral Shoppe “Let Our Flowers Speak For You” Phone: Freeburg 109 Compliments of N. A. Plumbing Heating, Inc. Paul Fullmer, Manager Compliments of Stolte’s Sen ice Station New Athens, Illinois Stookey Funeral Home Ambulance Service New Athens, Illinois Diehl’s Keepsake Diamonds Elgin — Hamilton — Bulova Watches 24 East Main Phone 886 Belleville, Illinois Compliments of Kola-Bru Bottling Works Phone 96 Bottlers of B-l Beverages Hi-Way Lumber Co. “Everything To Build Anything” Compliments of The Ideal Bakery Phone: Freeburg - 168 Compliments of Woodward Ice Fuel New Athens, Illinois Compliments of Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Sparta, Illinois msmmmsssss •Si? •• • •• A. Eichenseer Hecker, Illinois Phone 1L8 Tom-Boy Poods Hardware Paints Appliances Dry Goods Plumbing H. Edwards Farm Equipment Repairs and Service Used Farm Equipment J. I. 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