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

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1954 volume:

THE CLASS OF ’54 of the NEW ATHENS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL THE 1954 VESPA STAFF Co-Editor Marie Schneider Co-Editor Donna Wellenkotter Advertising Manager Jayne Ellen Utz Ass’t. Advertising Manager Irma Schulz Ass’t. Advertising Manager Marlin Albert Business Manager Elaine Scholes Ass’t. Business Manager Joyce Hofmeister Literary Editor Sharon Walter Ass’t Literary Editor Joyce Behnken Sports Editor Donald Dudeck Ass’t. Sports Editor Allan Waeltz Humor Editor Mary Ellen Main Ass’t. Humor Editor Ronald Kosarek Photo Editor Walter Skorcz Ass’t. Photo Editor Shirley Bollmeier Typist Grace Lehr Typist Janet Knewitz Typist Muriel Birkner Sponsor Mr. Walker Ass’t. Sponsor Miss Shaughnessy d zdication We, the Senior Class of 1954, in order to express our gratitude for her assistance, untiring patience and pleasing personality, throughout our high school careers, take great pleasure in dedicating our Annual to Betty Schaller Schreiber. Class of 1954: This is a book designed for happy hours in the future. It will serve to recall to you, in future years, the highlights of the most pleasant four years of your life. I’ll always remember the happy events of my own student days. But despite the nostalgia caused by such memories; I’ll always cherish the years of 1950-54 as very eventful in my life. We, The Class of 1954 and I, arrived at N.A.C.H.S. together. We have grown in knowledge together. We have had a part in improvements in curricula and school plant. We have seen the new replace the old and we have experienced the benefits therefrom. As time goes on you will become increasingly aware that true happiness depends upon progress; that genuine self-satisfaction stems from service and accomplishment. My best wishes to each of you for a happy, successful life. Don D. Schriner 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. The Industrial Arts and Agriculture Building and the Home Economics Department were completed in 1953. This year the school has an enrollment of 116 and a faculty of 10. 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 four years. He teaches Driver’s Training and Freshman Math. JUANITA DUDECK Miss Dudeck, a 1952 graduate of N.A.C.H.S., replaced Mrs. Schreiber at the beginning of the second semester. The class of 1954 wishes to thank her for all the work she has helped us do. BETTY A. SCHREIBER Mrs. Schreiber, our secretary, is a 1949 graduate of N.A.C.H.S. At the beginning of the second semester she was succeeded by Juanita Dudeck. We, the class of ’54, are grateful for all the help she gave us during our four years at N.A.C.H.S. EUGENE R. SMOTHERMON Mr. Smothermon was born in Calloway County, Kentucky. He attended Hazel High School, Hazel, Kentucky, and was graduated from Murray State College, Murray, Kentucky. After receiving his education he served three and one-half years in the Army, of which 18 months were spent in New Guinea and 6 months in the Philippine Islands. Mr. Smothermon teaches Industrial Arts. WALTER S. PRICE Mr. Price was bom in Wood-landville, Missouri. He attended grade and high school in Harrisburg, Mo. and received his B.S. in Education from North East Missouri State Teachers College and his B.S. in Agriculture from Missouri U. He served in the U. S. Navy and taught two years before coming to N.A.C.H.S. Mr. Price teaches Vocational Agriculture. DALE T. WALKER Mr. Walker, instructor of Physics, Chemistry, Algebra, Advanced Math, and Geometry, was born in Storm Lake, Iowa. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Storm Lake. Mr. Walker served in the Army for 55 months. Before coming to New Athens he taught eight years in Illinois. He was here six years when he was recalled to active duty in 1951. Last year he returned. At present he is working on his Master’s Degree at S.I.U. DON D. SEXTON Mr. Sexton was born in Belleville, Illinois, where he attended both grade school and high school. He attended Millikin University, where he received his Bachelor of Music Education Degree. While in the Navy he attended the Naval School of Music at Washington, D.C. For a time he was Director of the Eighth Regimental Recruit Training Command Band at Great Lakes, 111. Mr. Sexton is our instructor in Band and Chorus. WAYNE DOYLE Coach Doyle was born in Vienna, Missouri, where he attended grade and high school. He served in the U.S. Army 2 years. He received his B.A. and M.S. Degree from Washington U. Before coming here he taught in a Missouri high school. In addition to coaching the “Yellow Jackets” he teaches United States History, Problems in Family Living, and Boys’ Physical Education. AUDRY H. LINDSEY Mrs. Lindsey was born in Carbondale, 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. This is her second year of teaching General Science and Biology. She is teaching a new subject this year called Freshmen Problems. 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. During the summer months, she is working on a Master’s Degree in Education at Macalester College, St. Paul. She teaches General Business, Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping and Office Practice. MARY QUACKENBOS Mrs. Quackenbos was born in Baldwin, Illinois. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees from the University of Illinois. She then served 39 months in the Spars. Before coming here she taught in a high school in Aruba, Netherlands West Indies. Mrs. Quackenbos teaches English II, III, IV and Girls’ Physical Education. BETTY L. McKEMIE Miss McKemie was bom in Ponca City, Oklahoma. She was graduated from Southern Illinois University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree. This is her second year of teaching. She teaches Home Economics I, II, III and IV. MRS. MARTHA LISCHER AND MRS. LAURA HERZOG Cooks Mrs. Martha Lischer and Mrs. Laura Herzog are our very capable cooks. This is their third year of service in our cafeteria. The class of 1954 takes this opportunity to congratulate them on the splendid job they have done. MIKE ERB School Custodian Mr. Erb is new at N.A.C.H.S. this year. Although we sometimes caused him unnecessary work, we want to take this opportunity to thank him for all he has done for us. EMIL ZEIGLER School Custodian Although at times the students are a headache, Mr. Zeigler is always smiling and helpful. The class of 1954 will miss his cooperation and patience. We take this opportunity to show our appreciation to him. Senior Class History On September 1, 1950, thirty-one wide-eyed Freshmen entered the halls of N.A.C.H.S. After getting acquainted we elected Allan Waeltz Class President and chose Mrs. Morgan and Mr. Merideth as our sponsors. Then the day came when we were initiated into high school, which proved to be fun. At the end of our first year of high school we found that Edward Juenger, Judy Covert and Eugene Weber had left our class. Ronald Wagner was elected President of our Sophomore Class and Mr. Givens and Mrs. Morgan were our sponsors. We continued to sell popcorn to make money. Louise Birkner, Rose Bruno and Norma Herzog dropped out of the class. When we became upperclassmen Don Dudeck was chosen as President and Mr. Harris and Miss McKemie sponsors. In November we presented our class play, “A Ready Made Family”. We then began planning for the Junior-Senior Prom and selected “Up In Central Park” for the theme. We sold coke and candy to finance the prom. Senior ('loss Histortj In our last year at N.A.C.H.S. we elected the following officers: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Allan Waeltz James Engel Elaine Scholes Joyce Hofmeister Shirley Bollmeier Student Council members were Marie Schneider and Donald Dudeck. Our Senior class play, “Meet My Wives”, was presented in October. We are now planning our trip to New Orleans, which we are going to take after graduation. Seniors ELAINE SCHOLES “Stardust” Class Officer 3, 4 Student Council 3 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1. 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 ALLAN WAELTZ “Stranger In Paradise” Class Officer 1, 2, 4 Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Boys’ Chorus 1 Mixed Chorus 1 Brass Sextet 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 JAMES ENGEL JOYCE HOFMEISTER Till Then” “Dream” Class Officer 4 F. F. A. 1, 2 Class Play 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 2, 4 Class Play 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary Club 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Brass Sextet 3, 4 Girls’ Sextet 4 Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 SHIRLEY BOLLMEIER “You’ll Never Walk Alone” Class Officer 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Spotlight Staff 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 DONALD DUDECK “If” Class Officer 2, 3 Class Play 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Music Club 3 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3. 4 Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Seniors JOYCE BEHNKEN “Unforgettable” Class Officer 1, 3 Class Play 3, 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Music Club 3 Band 1 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 spytpt 4- Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 MARLIN ALBERT “Take Me Out To The B llgame” F. F. A. 1, 2 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 Spotlight Staff 3 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 MARY ELLEN MAIN “Time Will Tell” Class Officer 2 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 Glee Club 2 Mixed Chorus 2 Music Club 3 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1 WALTER SKORCZ “You, You, You” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 SHARON WALTER “Dancing In The Dark” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 F. H. A. 1 Literary Club 2, 3, 4 Music Club 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 BYRON SCHMIDT “Happy Go Lucky” Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Music Club 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Seniors FRANK KARWOSKI “Near You” Student Council 2 Lettermen’s Club 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3 Football 1, 2, 3 Class Officer 1 DONALD SEARS “Tell Me Why” F. F. A. 1, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 German Band 4 Baseball 4 Lettermen’s Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 DONNA WELLENKOTTER “Dark Eyes” G. A. A. 1 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2 Class Play 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Literary Club 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ Sextet 1, 2, 4 Brass Sextet 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 JANET KNEWITZ “I Only Have Eyes For You” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2 G. A. A. 1, 2 Music Club 3 Spotlight Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 MARIE SCHNEIDER “Sweet Marie” Class Officer 1, 2, 3 Student Council 1, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 1, 2 Class Play 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 STANLEY PANNIER RONALD WAGNER “Farmer In The Dell” “With A Song In My Heart” Band 1, 2 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 4 Literary Club 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 2, 3 Class Play 3, 4 Boys’ Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3. 4 Dance Band 4 Music Club 3 F. F. A. 1 Spotlight Staff 2 Seniors RALPH WILDY “The Simple Life” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 4 IRMA SCHULZ “Painted Dreams” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 G. A. A. 1, 2, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Spotlight Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 KENNETH GROHMANN “Undecided” Boys Chorus 1, 2 Mixed Chorus 1, 2 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 Pep Club 1, 2 JAYNE ELLEN UTZ “You’re My Everything” G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3 Music Club 3 Class Play 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3 MURIEL BIRKNER “I’ll See You In My Dreams” F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 G. A. A. 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Play 3, 4 Spotlight Staff 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 RONALD KOSAREK “High, Wide and Handsome” F. F. A. 2 Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 GRACE LEHR “Pretty Eyed Baby” G. A. A. 1, 2 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4 Literary Club 4 Music Club 3 Spotlight Staff 4 Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class Prophecy Well, here we are folks, and the big day has finally arrived. It is now May 26, 1964, and the reunion of the Class of 1954 of N.A.C.H.S. is about to begin. But first let’s meet some of the famous celebrities here. As I look over the crowd, I see the owner of the B-Bar-B, where the reunion is being held, Ronald Wagner, the famous horse trainer. As we move on around the crowd, we see Muriel Birkner and Joyce Behnken, discussing their new dancing routine with Sharon Walter, the owner and star performer of the Shamrock Night Club. As we fight our way on through the crowd, we see a group discussing political affairs. They are led by Ralph Wildy and Stanley Pannier, the political educators of this age. At our left we see Frank Karwoski, the football star of the Chicago Bears, and Allan Waeltz, the famous basketball star of the Minneapolis Lakers, discussing sports. Then to our right, we see the piano sensation of the age, Joyce Hofmeister, talking to Donna Wellenkotter, the famous opera star. In another group we see Irma Schulz and Marie Schneider, who are both happily married, discussing the problems of taking care of children. Byron Schmidt is talking over his farming problems with Walter Skorcz, the Farm Commissioner of Illinois. Mary Ellen Main and Jayne Ellen Utz are discussing their love problems with Grace Lehr, the famous Love Counselor. (Continued) Class Prophecy Ronald Kosarek and Marlin Albert, the two top automobile mechanics, are discussing the good and bad points of the Chevy and the Plymouth. As we move on around the congregation, we see Elaine Scholes, the secretary of N.A.C.H.S., talking to Miss Betty Shaughnessy, our former commercial teacher and cosponsor. Miss Betty Shaughnessy is now the Secretary of State. James Engel is also attending the reunion. James is now owner of a chain of Engelette Supermarkets. Shirley Bollmeier has just arrived. She is the famous cartoonist for the St. Louis Post Dispatch. Kenneth Grohmann, the famous sports editor of the Journal Press, is also here. Ken just got back from a tour around the world gathering sports news on how our sports are played in other countries. Janet Knewitz is just arriving. Janet is now a famous foreign news correspondent for the Belleville News Democrat. She has been in many foreign countries, such as Italy, France, China and Japan. Donald Dudeck, the scientist for the biggest atomic energy plant in the world, is also present. Last but not least to arrive is Donald Sears, who has been an ambulance driver in Portland, Oregon, since he left New Athens. Of course, Dale T. Walker, the former class sponsor, is also present. He is now retired from school teaching and has his own radio shop. Everybody seems to be having an enjoyable evening and are looking forward to the next reunion of the Class of '54, which will be held on May 26, 1974. Senior Gloss Will We, the Senior Class of New Athens Community High School, District 68, County of St. Clair, State of Illinois, being of sound mind, do hereby will and bequeath the following to our teachers, schoolmates and the different classes. Article I To Our Teachers: To our Principal, Mr. Don “Incidently” Schriner, we will students who go straight to their classes before the last bell has rung. To Mrs. Mary “You won’t co-operate” Quackenbos, we will ready made tests on Macbeth. To Mr. Walter “Clean up time” Price, we will cheerleaders who will put the tables back in order when finished in his room. To Miss Betty “Wrong Answer” Shaughnessy, we will a Bookkeeping Class with good guessers. To Mr. Eugene “Keep it to a low roar” Smothermon, we will a Drawing Class who likes to draw. To Miss Betty “Now listen here” McKemie, we will a class who will take care of the new Home Ec. room. To Don “Please don’t I low your horn when I’m talking” Sexton, we will new musical instruments. To Mrs. Audry “Let’s p .y attention” Lindsey, we will a permanent Biology room of her own. To Mrs. Betty “Can I help you” Schreiber, we will a new desk to go with the new chair. To Mr. Wayne “Five laps old man” Doyle, we will a football team with strong bones and muscles. To Miss Juanita “Not you again” Dudeck, we will less bothersome students. To our sponsor, Mr. Dale “Push those tickets” Walker, we will a new Chemistry laboratory. Article II To The Classes: To the Juniors, we will our ways of quietness. To the Sophomores, we will all the books, pencils, paper and erasers that we used. To the Freshmen, we will anything that is left over and forgotten. (Continued) Senior Gloss Will Article III To The Individuals: I, Marlin Albert, will my shyness towards girls to Gary Quigley. I, Muriel Birkner, will my love affairs to Marjorie Bush. I, Shirley Bollmeier, will my ability to go with one boy to Carol Leinecke. I, Jim Engel, will my wavy hair to Kenny Fietsam. I, Donald Dudeck, will my good knowledge to Red Lehr. I, Ronald Wagner, will my love for horses to Frances Emge. I, Marie Schneider, will my ability to study to Sharon Smith. I, Joyce Behnken, will my short hair to Eileen Strautz. I, Elaine Scholes, will my shorthand dictation speed to Darleen Albert. I, Kenneth Grohmann, will my ability to play basketball to Laurence Stookey. I, Joyce Hofmeister, will my ability to play the piano to Shirley Bruns. I, Janet Knewitz, will my ability to keep quiet in class to Joanne Emge. I, Ronald Kosarek, will my driving ability to Jerry Lischer. I, Grace Lehr, will my ability in English class to Gary Herman. I, Mary Ellen Main, will my ability to wear my hair in different styles to Susan Legendre. I, Stanley Pannier, will my quietness to Earl Wiggand. I, Irma Schulz, w'll my bookkeeping ability to Alice Weidemann. I, Donald Sears, will my ability to get along with the Junior girls to Lary Quigley. I, Walter Skorcz, will my ability to go steady to Burke Potter. I, Byron Schmidt, will my ability to eat candy in class and get away with it to Jim Bush. I, Jayne Ellen Utz, will my shortness to Violet Weber. I, Allan Waeltz, will my famous jump shot to Eddie Casleton. I, Sharon Walter, will my ability to get along with Waterloo boys to Irene Nuernberger. I, Donna Wellenkotter, will my giggle to Carol Kraus. I, Ralph Wildy, will my prize beef cattle to Joe Schneider. I, Frank Karwoski, will my ways with the girls to Norman Koenigstein. Signed, sealed and declared before us this twenty-sixth day of May, nineteen-hundred and fifty-four, that the sole exccuters 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: Droopy Tweety Casper Junior ( lass Hisl'ory In September 1951, thirty-two green Freshmen stormed the doors of N.A.C.H.S. Our Freshman Class President was Edward Casleton and Mr. Wilson and Mrs. Floski were our class sponsors. During our Freshman year Lary Quigley and Gary Quigley joined our class. At the beginning of our Sophomore year we elected Erwin Rettinghouse as our Class President and Mrs. Hutton and Mr. Price became our class sponsors. During our Sophomore year Jim Martin and Wayne Leonhardt joined our class, but at the beginning of the second semester Joanne Hall and Roy Stenwagner failed to return. While we were Freshmen and Sophomores we sold ice cream to raise money and also enjoyed outings at Forest Park and the Highlands in St. Louis. At the beginning of our Junior year we had an enrollment of thirty-two, Jim Martin and Vernon Mehrman having left our class. Officers were elected as follows: President Erwin Rettinghouse Vice-President Edward Casleton Secretary ......................... Joanne Emge Treasurer ...................... Laurence Stookey Reporter ......................... Dorothy Lehr Sponsor Mr. Doyle Ass’t. Sponsor Miss McKemie To increase our treasury we sold cokes and candy at noon and at games. We are now looking forward to our class play, “You’ll Die Laughing”, to be given in March, and our annual Junior-Senior Prom to be held in May, hoping they will be successful. junior class £ £ £ £ Crest ftaernAnyrr %unke ffl er (2 ‘ct lttdematui SAazvn Smi A Cftt'llta Claefntr S TUO£ t r COartCU. STX OC'VT COOtvCtl- L £ Chrtd CtAr ferry CiscAer Slitter Schstt'deieind SByres hl'laly fflertrly S isA f £ i £ £ £ £ Varltat CllvrS Clarence Clfemtisler C3elty J tnalA feyee JAne et- Cary fuiyley (yuilford %lm Cart'd Cchr Cady IftutraAtrysr Cleriaaan l nss S3csS Silent Slrautz Sophomore Class History In September, 1952, N.A.C.H.S. was blessed with the coming of twenty-seven new Freshmen. During the first semester James Gladson and Franklin Hunter moved away, but before the year was completed three new Freshmen, Terry Bachman, Rose Marie Range and Carol Stange joined our class. Our Freshman Class President was Carol Leinecke. Until she left, Mrs. Lockhart was our class sponsor. Mr. McNeil then became sponsor and Mrs. Lindsey co-sponsor. A popcorn machine, purchased from the Juniors, was our way of making money. At the beginning of this year Dixie Heyl was no longer a member of our class. Larry Scace and Marie Matchett joined our class and a few months later Anna Mae Steiger and Marie Matchett left. The class officers are Danny Knewitz, President; Carol Stange, Vice-President; Vivian Skaer, Secretary - Treasurer; Frances Emge and Joe Schneider, Student Council Representatives; Evelyn Hanft, Reporter. Our sponsors are Mrs. Quackenbos and Mr. Smothermon. The class decided to keep the popcorn machine. We now have twenty-four class members, since Raymond Monike and Raymond Shoemaker left our class. Card mc fate tok r fartna ffiadwmn Zbrudd Susuafyeahe Sfrrmax tthir Clmer ffayfazd C% CfaCCe j me£ Ctbd rd’ datrySaace ________ Vim C SeddCutdtr Sfa Cflto'eJ nye fadtnt % $k attjlitaMX � Freshman Class History When we, the green Freshmen, entered high school there were thirty-seven of us. We found, after the first semester, we had lost Marlene Birkner, Ramon Matchett, Betty Griffin and Clara Quiren. After a period of time we elected as our class officers: President .............. Vice-President Secretary ........... Treasurer .............. Reporter ............... Sponsor ................ Co-Sponsor ............. Student Council Members Leah Keuss Ronald Blair Janet Kirchhoefer Vernell Eberhardt Arnold Rowold Mrs. Audry Lindsey Mr. Donald Sexton Dave Lauerman and Helen Schaller To make money we sold ice cream at the basketball games. We found trouble in spending our money, so we gave the first all school party ever given by a class and we hope to go on an outing in the spring. We have had lots of fun in our first year of high school. We hope our next three years will be just as much fun and of course as much work as our first year has been. We, the Freshman Class, would like to wish the Class of 1954 the best of luck always. Oavul Ciiummnn iXelen Sc iaUtr r r AfM( srv0r r cevvc t $2 ty ScA.wJ wind Jrett %xc£ Arofa fsot fest S eAxtm ft '$s fail XHuAl faotyia fleeter Jfouf ‘ftkulirr fflenrulk ScJufar ferns idatwU $L CiittAm %rc jCetoy fic feeS fay Comfael fa Siuiz fladuu WeiJ nuizm %fa r c %us fean ‘it'anft fafy famisr Smerurin School Song 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 Yellow Jackets bold; Knowing they’ll sting, we’ll always sing And back them to the end. ATt1L€TICS LETTERMEN’S CLUB The Lettermen’s Club is composed of boys who have earned a letter in athletic activities at N.A.C.H.S. Front Row, Left to Right — Edward Casleton, Secretary-Treasurer; Allan Waeltz, President; Burke Potter, Vice-President; Kenneth Fietsam, Reporter. Back Row — Larv Quigley, Earl Wiggand, Frank Karwoski, Byron Schmidt, Marlin Albert, Donald Dudeck, Ronald Kosarek, Kenneth Grohmann, Tom Kelly, Mr. Wayne Doyle, Sponsor. SPRING BASEBALL The New Athens Yellow Jackets in their baseball season last spring were very successful, winning seven games while losing only three. The team had a five game winning streak in the Kaskaskia Conference when their shortstop, Don Tresch, suffered a broken arm and a separated collarbone when he collided with another member of the team when trying to catch a fly ball. They lost their next two games to Waterloo and won one from Columbia. By winning the Columbia game it was enough to bring them into a tie for first place in the conference. They received a co-championship trophy. The team also had a one and one record in non-conference play. They lost one game to Belleville and won one from Marissa. SPRING BASEBALL SCORES 1953 We Valmeyer, There -..—----------------------- 7 Red Bud, There .—....... -................ 9 Belleville, There ........ —....-......... - 2 Columbia, There ------------------- - •••••• 11 Valmeyer, Here .......-.................... 7 Marissa, Here —----------- —............... — 5 Red Bud, Here —...................... -.... 4 Waterloo, There ........ -......—....—.... 1 Columbia, Here ............................ 6 Waterloo, Here----------------------------- 1 Tournament Game At Valmeyer Valmeyer ----------- —.----------------- 1 New Athens —....... — —......-......... 0 Front Row, Left to Right — Gary Campbell, Manager; Frank Karwoski, Kenneth Fietsam, Burke Potter, Allan Waeltz, Earl Wiggand. Middle Row — Guilford Blum, James Woods, David Lauermann, Ronald Kosarek, Donald Dudeck, Donald Sears. Back Row — Otto Holle, Roger Stolte, Milton Haefner, Edward Casleton, Marlin Albert, Elmer Ragland, Mr. Wayne Doyle, Coach. They 0 1 11 2 1 1 3 4 5 5 Fall Baseball Although the Yellow Jackets baseball team won and lost record of 5 and 7 in the Cahokia Conference play was not very impressive, they made a very good showing for the new coach, Wayne Doyle. The Yellow Jackets finished in fifth place, Al 2 games out of first place. The Yellow Jackets started out at a good pace, collecting 14 hits off the New Baden team and winning 11-2. The next game New Athens beat Mascoutah 12-8. The highlight of the game was the 16 hits that the Yellow Jackets banged out for a total of 26 bases, including two home runs and two triples. From this game until three games before the end of the season, the Yellow Jackets alternately won and lost every other game. They ended the season with a three game losing streak. The Yellow Jackets had about the best hitting club in the conference. They were never held below two runs per game. FALL BASEBALL SCORES Team New Baden, There ......... Mascoutah, Here .......... Freeburg, There .......... Lebanon, Here ........ ... O’Fallon, There .......... Waterloo, Here New Baden, Here .......... Mascoutah, There ......... Freeburg, Here Lebanon, There ........... O’Fallon, Here ........... Waterloo, There........... We They 11 2 12 8 2 3 6 5 2 4 . 6 8 10 5 4 10 4 7 8 3 6 11 2 11 FINAL STANDINGS OF CAHOKIA CONFERENCE FALL 1953 Freeburg Won .. 9 Lost 3 Mascoutah .... 9 3 O’Fallon 9 3 Waterloo ... 8 4 New Athens ... 5 7 New Baden ... 2 10 Lebanon .. 0 12 Enfold Yellow Jackets BURKE POTTER Junior - Forward 5 ft. 7 in., 138 lbs. LARY QUIGLEY Junior - Guard 5 ft. 5 in., 134 lbs. EARL WIGGAND Junior - Guard 5 ft. 5 in., 140 lbs. ED CASLETON Junior - Center 5 ft. 10 in., 150 lbs. Although not seeing much action at the beginning of the year, Burke came into his own after the second half started. He was a good defensive man and was also a very good set shot artist. Although not seeing much action this year he proved a valuable man to have around. He is a good set shot and should help the team next year. He did not see much action in games but worked hard in practice. He proved a good ball handler and should help the team next year. He proved a valuabk placement for Ken Gr mann when needed could also play the ward position. He . good defensive man also possesses a jump shot. KEN GROHMANN Senior - Center 6 ft. 1 in., 160 lbs. Ken provided some of the height the team needed. He was a good rebounder and a good shot underneath the basket. He continued to improve over the season. BYRON SCHMIDT Senior - Center 5 ft. 7% in., 165 lbs. Although playing only half the season, Barney helped us considerably with his rebounding skill. He also was an offensive threat. He was able to fill in for Ken Grohmann after Ken received his injury. DON DUDECK Senior - Forward 5 ft. 11 in., 220 lbs. The husky Senior played his usual steady game and helped the team with his defensive and offensive work. Although not shooting too much, he could help set up scoring plays. GARY QUIGLEY KENT FIETSAM FRANK KARWOSKI ALLAN WAELTZ Junior - Forward 5 ft. 8 in., 135 lbs. He was a good set shot and played an important part of the offensive when he was in the game. He also possessed a very good jump shot. Junior - Forward 5 ft. 11 in., 167 lbs. A surprise starter for this year, Ken showed a lot of drive. He is a good set shot also. He also proved to be a good rebounder in addition to his defensive ability. Senior - Guard 5 ft. 7 in., 169 lbs. Although a new man to the squad, he showed great drive and shooting ability. He was a valuable addition to the squad. He was the second high scorer for the team. He eave the needed spark to the team when Allan was out of the game, in addition to the spark he had when Allan was in the game. Captain Senior - Guard 5 ft. 9 in., 135 lbs. Allan turned out to be leading scorer. He p the team the spark tto needed at all times, was a good set shot I had a deadly jump Allan also was a v. good rebounder. Sc rm aff tfaru Quiy ey nnciA. fafisam zan£ 2rttMffa JtfJfoz Basketball The 1953-54 basketball season was an exciting season even though our won and lost record did not make it look so. The Yellow Jackets had a very small team, having only one player over 6 ft. tall. This handicap was made up by the fighting spirit of the team. The Yellow Jackets had a 4 and 10 record in the Cahokia Conference and 3 and 5 record in the Kaskaskia Conference. They had an overall record of 10 victories and 19 losses for the season. They participated in the Cahokia Conference Tournament, but lost out in the first game to a powerful O’Fallon club, who later went on to win the tournament. They then lost a consulation game in overtime to Dupo. In the Kaskaskia Tournament the Jackets lost the first game to Valmeyer by one point. They then went on to beat Columbia by 24 points and on to beat Valmeyer by 15 points to get the third place trophy. The Yellow Jackets always had the fans on the edges of their seats because they never gave up. They lost only one game by more than 13 points and also lost some very close games including 2 by overtime and three by one point. KASKASKIA CONFERENCE STANDINGS Teams Won Lost Waterloo ........................—..-....— 8 0 Red Bud ................................. 4 4 New Athens ............................... 3 5 Columbia ________________________________ 3 5 Valmeyer................................. 2 6 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT In District Tournament play the Yellow Jackets won their first game easily by defeating Tamaroa by a score of 68 to 50. In the second game the Yellow Jackets met Coulterville and after a very hard fought game they lost out in the final seconds 50-48. Our games and the scores were played in the following order: New Athens __________________________ 68 Tamaroa _____________________________ 50 New Athens .......................... 48 Coulterville.......................... 50 CAHOKIA CONFERENCE STANDINGS Teams Won Lost O’Fallon 13 1 Dupo 10 4 Freeburg 9 5 Waterloo 9 5 Mascoutah 7 7 New Athens 4 10 Lebanon 4 10 New Baden 0 14 November GAME SCORES We They 13 Freeburg T 51 64 17 Red Bud T 45 54 20 Mascoutah H 51 63 24 Waterloo H 46 48 December 1 New Baden T 67 45 4 Lebanon T 45 46 8 Valmeyer H 61 45 11 O’Fallon H 64 75 22 Columbia T 54 55 January 12 Dupo H 56 53 15 Mascoutah T 35 44 16 Freeburg H 55 64 19 Waterloo T 47 54 22 Columbia H 57 46 February 4 Lebanon H 56 46 5 O’Fallon T 66 79 9 New Baden H 62 49 11 Valmeyer T 68 79 16 Red Bud H 58 44 19 Dupo T 44 67 Cahokia Conference Kaskaskia Conference Both Conferences CAHOKIA TOURNEY December (At Dupo) We They 14 O’Fallon 57 65 16 Dupo 58 64 KASKASKIA TOURNEY January (At Red Bud) 6 Valmeyer 56 57 7 Columbia 49 25 8 Valmeyer 66 51 FR. SOPH. TOURNEY January (At Freeburg) 27 Lebanon 42 26 29 Freeburg 39 57 30 O’Fallon 60 67 YELLOW JACKETS This is a picture of the varsity team, shown with the third place trophy which they won in the Kaskaskia Tournament. First Row, Left to Right — Raymond Muench, Manager; Earl Wiggand, Frank Karwoski, Lary Quigley, Ken Fietsam, Gary Quigley, Gary Campbell, Manager. Second Row — Byron Schmidt, Edward Casleton, Kenneth Grohmann, Coach Doyle, Donald Dudeck, Allan Waeltz, Burke Potter. “FRESH-SOPH” TEAM This squad was expected to fair better than it did in the Freeburg Tournament. It lost in the consolation finals to the O’Fallon entry. It should be a very good team next year. First Row, Left to Right — Raymond Muench, Manager; Joseph Schneider, Daniel Knewitz, Jackie Behnken, Larry Scace, Gary Campbell, Manager. Second Row — Otto Holle, Clinton Keck, David Lauermann, Coach Doyle, Fred Keck, James Woods. CHEERLEADERS The five cheerleaders this year showed the same energy and ability this year as have the cheerleaders of the past, in leading the fans and students in peppy cheers, whether the team was winning or losing. Left to Right — Jayne Ellen Utz, Joyce Behnken, Leah Keuss, Alice Weidemann and Mary Ellen Main. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the most important organization in school because it consists of representatives from each class who meet with Mr. Schriner and discuss the problems of the school and of the students. These problems are brought to the meeting by one of the three representatives from each class. This organization should be looked upon with pride and honor because it is a participation of students in school government. Front Row, Left to Right — Burke Potter, Vice-President; Irene Nuernberger, Secretary - Treasurer; Marie Schneider, President; Mr. Schriner, Sponsor; Frances Emge. Back Row — Leah Keuss, Daniel Knewitz, Erwin Retting-house, Allan Waeltz, David Lauermann, Donald Dudeck, Joe Schneider, Helen Schaller. GERMAN BAND The German Band has been used as a novelty act at basketball games, banquets and in the summer concert programs. Left to Right — Gary Hermann, Donald Sears, David Lehr, Ronald Blair, James Bush. BRASS SEXTETTE The Brass Sextette was organized for competitive participation at contests. The Brass Sextette is the foundation of the brass choir that we used on the Christmas program. Left to Right — Joyce Hofmeister, Donna Wellenkotter, Gladys Frisch, David Lehr, Allan Waeltz, James Bush and Mr. Donald Sexton, Instructor. GIRLS’ SEXTETTE The Girls’ Sextette consisted of girls selected by tryouts from Girls’ Chorus members. Their first performance was on the Christmas program. Members of the Sextette, From Bottom to Top — Joyce Behnken, Gladys Frisch, Joyce Hofmeister, Donna Wellenkotter, Margaret Monike, Carol Stange. Carl Nuemberger is the accompanist. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB This group meets once a week, at which time they work very hard to prepare selections for various programs. Front Row, Left to Right — Ronald Blair, Armin Stehl, Gary Quigley, Lary Quigley, Guilford Blum, Laurence Stookey. Back Row — Carl Nuernberger, Ronald Wagner, Lee Schaller, Mr. Donald Sexton, Instructor; Stanley Pannier, Arnold Rowold. 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. Front Row, Left to Right — Helen Schaller, Margaret Monike, Muriel Birkner, Sharon Walter, Irene Nuernberger, Arnold Rowold, Laurence Stookey, Stanley Pannier, Lary Quigley, Beverly Priest, Gladys Frisch, Janet Kirchhoefer, Carol Leinecke, Leah Keuss. Second Row — Sharon Smith, Mary Schneidewind, Marie Schneider, Marjorie Bush, Carol Stange, Armin Stehl, Ronald Blair, Gary Quigley, Danny Knewitz, Terry Bachmann, Joyce Pannier, Betty Knewitz, Darlene Albert, Donna Wellenkotter, Joyce Hofmeister. Third Row — Jane Stutz, Janet Knewitz, Joyce Behnken, Grace Lehr, Georgia Becker, Don Dudeck, Guilford Blum, Mr. Don Sexton, Instructor; Lee Schaller, Ronald W’agner, Andy Nuernberger, Judy Pannier, Carolyn Beck, Elaine Scholes, Gail Ruhl. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Mr. Sexton 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 — Joyce Behnken, Janet Knewitz, Margaret Monike, Muriel Birkner, Sharon Walter, Irene Nuernberger, Helen Schaller, Janet Kirchhoefer, Carol Leinecke, Grace Lehr, Elaine Scholes, Beverly Priest, Gladys Frisch, Joyce Pannier, Betty Knewitz, Darlene Albert. Second Row — Mary Schneidewind, Marie Schneider, Sharon Smith, Marjorie Bush, Georgia Becker, Carol Stange, Carolyn Beck, Mr. Sexton, Judy Pannier, Jane Stutz, Shirley Bruns, Donna Wellenkotter, Gail Ruhl, Joyce Hofmeister, Leah Keuss. BAND Under the expert leadership of Mr. Sexton, the New Athens Band has become quite active. The Band participates in many musical events and has played at all of the home basketball games this year. Center Front — Darlene Albert and Sharon Smith. First Row, Left to Right — Ronald Blair, Arnold Rowold, Gladys Frisch, Leah Keuss, Carol Stange, Janet Knewitz, Sally Schneidewind, Jane Stutz, Carol Leinecke. Second Row — Joan Hanft, Donald Sears, Gary Hermann, Clarence Hofmeister, Lee Schaller, Donald Wilson, Donald Dudeck, Mary Schneidewind, Carolyn Beck, David Lehr, Joseph Schneider, Allan Waeltz, Gary Quigley, Carol Kraus, James Engel. Third Row — Evelyn Hanft, Vivian Skaer, Francis Emge, Margaret Monike, Joyce Hofmeister, Donna Wellenkotter, David Lauermann, Daniel Knewitz, James Bush. Standing — Mr. Sexton, Mary Ann Lindaurer, Kenneth Fietsam, Ronald Wagner, Laurence Stookey. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is a club composed chiefly of Home Economics students. It has proven to be more active this year by having one of its members elected to a section office. First Row, Left to Right — Margaret Monike, Marjorie Bush, Mary Schneidewind, Marie Schneider, Irene Nuernberger, Treasurer; Shirley Bollmeier, President; Frances Emge, Vice-President; Carol Leincke, Beverly Priest, Secretary; Sally Schneidewind, Leah Keuss, Joyce Hofmeister, Reporter; Gladys Frisch, Joyce Pannier. Second Row — Miss McKemie, Sponsor; Helen Schaller, Janet Kirchhoefer, Georgia Becker, Carol Stange, Carolyn Beck, Judy Pannier, Mary Ann Lindauer, Jane Stutz, Shirley Bruns, Donna Wellenkotter, Nadine Weidemann, Myra Schulz, Betty Sauerwein, Joan Hanft, Vernell Eberhardt. Third Row — Darlene Albert, Sharon Smith, Evelyn Hanft, Carol Kraus, Vivian Skaer, Jayne Ellen Utz, Susan Legendre, Violet Weber, Barbara Knewitz, Nadine Walta, Gail Ruhl, Rose Marie Range, Grace Lehr, Elaine Scholes, Irma Schulz. The center picture shows the Home Ec. girls busily working in the sewing section of the new Home Ec. room. The kitchen portion of the new Home Ec. room is shown in the lower picture. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 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 — Mr. Walter Price, Sponsor; Ralph WUdy, Sentinel; Allan Waeltz, Vice-President; Walter Skorcz, President; Erwin Rettinghouse, Secretary ; Joseph Schneider, Treasurer; Donald Spalt, Reporter. Second Row — Kenneth Schopfer, Donald Sears, Gary Hermann, James Bush, Norman Koenigstein, Robert Mueller, Byron Schmidt, Armin Stehl, Leroy Dinges, Fred Mueller. Third Row — Kenneth Grohmann, Jerry Lischer, Byron Wildy, David Lehr, Stanley Pannier, Lee Schaller, Otto Holle, Arnold Rowold, Kenneth Robert, Dan Knewitz. SCIENCE CLUB Our Science Club was organized in the middle of the year. The officers elected are as follows: Donald Spalt. President; Rose Marie Range, Vice-President; Carol Stange, Secretary: Daniel Knewitz, Treasurer; Leah Keuss, Reporter. We plan to visit the museum and other points of scientific interest of Southern Illinois University. We plan to take part in the Illinois Junior Academy of Science and the Annual Science Fair in St. Louis. We are also investigating the possibilities of a summer trip to the museums of Chicago. First Row. Left to Right — Mrs. Lindsey. Sponsor; Norman Koenigstein. Elmer Ragland, Donald Spalt, Daniel Knewitz. Carol Stange, Leah Keuss. Rose Marie Range. Second Row — Norman Mohr. Donald Wilson. Joseph Schneider. Terrance Bachmann. Ronald Blair. Gary Campbell. Susan Legendre, Violet Weber. Third Row — Leonard Winkler. Vivian Skaer. Carol Leinecke. Barbara Knewitz, Frances Emge. Robert Mueller. 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 advisor, 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. This year the Spotlight changed from a mimeographed paper to a printed paper. It is printed by the Journal-Press. Seated, Left to Right — Sharon Smith, Laurence Stookey, Donna Wellenkotter, Irene Nuernberger, Milton Haefner, Carol Leinecke, Carol Stange. Second Row — Jayne Ellen Utz, Irma Schulz, Muriel Birk-ner, Sharon Walter, Joyce Behnken, Evelyn Hanft. Third Row — Grace Lehr, Elaine Scholes, Joyce Hof-meister, Darleen Albert. Standing — Andy Nuernberger, Lary Quigley, Beverly Priest, Earl Wiggand, Joanne Emge, Edward Casleton, Dorothy Lehr, Frances Emge, Vivian Skaer, David Lehr, Alice Weidemann, Betty Knewitz, Shirley Boll-meier, Sally Schneidewind, Janet Knewitz, Susan Legendre, Miss Shaughnessy, Sponsor. THE SPOTLIGHT STAFF Co-Editor.................................. Donna Wellenkotter Co-Editor ......................................... Irene Nuernberger Business Manager ............................ Laurence Stookey Assistant Business Manager ........................ Andy Nuernberger Circulation Manager................................. Joyce Behnken Business Staff............Beverly Priest, Lary Quigley, Frances Emge, Ed Casleton, Dorothy Lehr, Earl Wiggand, Joanne Emge, David Lehr Photographer .................................... Sally Schneidewind Sports Editor.............................. Mickey Haefner Reporters Dorothy Lehr, Joyce Hofmeister, Kenny Fietsam Feature Writers ........ Shirley Bollmeier, Grace Lehr, Elaine Scholes, Jayne Utz, Carol Stange, Susan Legendre, Joanne Emge, Irene Nuernberger, Sharon Walter, Alice Wiedemann, Betty Knewitz, Sharon Smith, Beverly Priest, Irma Schulz, Darleen Albert, Carol Leinecke Sponsor ...........................................Miss Shaughnessy Typists......................Sharon Walter, Jayne Utz, Elaine Scholes, Grace Lehr, Shirley Bollmeier, Janet Knewitz, Joyce Behnken, Muriel Birkner, Joyce Hofmeister, Irma Schulz GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls’ Athletic Association is composed of girls who are interested in athletics and promoting good sportsmanship. It is a national organization through which girls can earn athletic awards. First Row, Left to Right — Carol Leinecke, Margaret Monike, Gladys Frisch, Frances Emge, Vice-President; Sally Schneidewind, Recreation Chairman; Elaine Scholes, President; Mrs. Mary Quackenbos, Sponsor; Shirley Bollmeier, Treasurer; Joyce Hofmeister, Reporter; Betty Knewitz, Secretary; Sharon Smith, Darlene Albert, Judy Pannier, Helen Schaller. Second Row — Evelyn Hanft, Carol Kraus, Vivian Skaer, Alice Weidemann, Joyce Pannier, Marie Schneider, Jayne Ellen Utz, Mary Ellen Main, Irma Schulz, Beverly Priest, Dorothy Lehr, Joanne Emge, Marjorie Bush, Janet Kirchhoefer. Third Row — Carol Stange, Mary Ann Lindauer, Mary Schneidewind, Nadine Weidemann, Rose Marie Range, Nadine Walta, Shirley Bruns, Barbara Knewitz, Violet Weber, Susan Legendre, Gail Ruhl, Vernell Eberhardt, Carolyn Beck. LITERARY CLUB This is one of the newest organizations in the school. It is composed chiefly of people who are interested in acting, debating, reading and other literary activities. First Row, Left to Right — Stanley Pannier, Carl Nuern-berger, Laurence Stookey, Mickey Haefner, Vice-President; Margaret Monike, Sharon Walter, Secretary-Treasurer ; Grace Lehr, Beverly Priest, Lary Quigley. Second Row — Kenneth Fietsam, Joyce Hofmeister, Edward Casleton, President; Dorothy Lehr, Irene Nuern-berger, Reporter; Joanne Emge, Sharon Smith, Donna Wellenkotter, Mrs. Mary Quackenbos, Sponsor. A view of the N.A.C.H.S. cafeteria during the Freshman-Junior noon hour. IMPROVEMENTS AT N. A. C. H. S. Shortly after school began this year, the new offices, teacher’s lounge and the storage room were completed. Mr. Schriner, Mrs. Schreiber and Miss Dudeck have been well pleased with their new working conditions. j Sttctpa Scanner A GLIMPSE INTO THE NEW BUILDING The new building which was annexed to N.A.C.H.S. is composed of the Industrial Arts Department and the Agriculture Department. Each department has a classroom and a shop. At the top of the opposite page is a typical scene in the Farm Shop where the boys work on Farm Carpentry. In the center of the opposite page is the Industrial Arts Shop which shows the boys working with either metal or wood. The picture at the bottom of the opposite page shows the classroom of the Industrial Arts Department which is used for Mechanical Drawing and other studying. 1. Rashful 2. I Like It S. Sunrise 4. Flirty Bright Eyes d. What’s Goins On? 7. Battex Up__— 5. Star Gaiter 9. Cuddles Donna We enkottex Id. Smiles Ralph Wfldy IL Handsome Marlin Albert 12. The Bird Watcher Jayne Ellen Uts Frank Karwoski Sharon Walter Janet Knewitx Stanley Pannier .... Grace Lehr Joyce Behnken Byron Schmidt Elaine Sc holes IS. Geetsae Marie Schneider 14. '‘Look At Me ....................... Marie! Birfcner 15. Oarly _...................... Mary Elk® Main Id. '“So Rif Joyce Hofeeaster 17. Set Me U Ronald Warner IS. I Don't Like It Irma Schalz IS. Mtsdberiows Don Dodsck 2ft. Oarly Locks Shirley Bolfcrneier 21. GStty43|p Walter Skorcz 22. WJhy .............................. Allan Wadtz 2 . Easter Roy ....................-....... James Eng-ei School Calendar SEPTEMBER 1 — Students return to the old grind. Lost to Freeburg. 4 — Beat Lebanon. 7 — Labor Day Holiday already! 8 — 0‘Fallon wins. We can’t win them all. 10 — Magazine sales begin. Bow to Waterloo. 14 — Trounce New Baden. 16 — Initiation day. What fun! 17 — Shucks - lose to Mascoutah. 18 — Another loss to Freeburg. 21 — Back in the groove - beat Lebanon. 24 — Student pictures taken. O’Fallon wins again. 28 — Another victory for Waterloo. OCTOBER 2 — Cheerleaders were elected. Congratulations Jayne, Joyce, Mary, Leah and Alice. 5 — Wonder who soaped the windows of N.A.C.H.S. 8 — Teachers go to school. Another holiday. 9 — Seniors pose for Van Mueller. 19 — Juniors receive their long waited for class rings. 22 — Some Junior boys no longer have their rings. 23 — Seniors slaving over the play. 24 — Student Council members attend meeting at Red Bud. 28 — Seniors present “Meet My Wives”. NOVEMBER 1 — F.H.A. begins celebration of F.H.A. Week. 7 — Seniors try acting out parts of “Macbeth”. 11 — Armistice Day. We rate another holiday. 13 — First basketball game. Lose to Freeburg. 15 — Girls wonder when the new Home Ec. room will be ready. 17 — Another loss for Yellow Jackets - to Red Bud. 20 — More tough luck - lose to Mascoutah. 24 — Tough battle - lose to Waterloo in overtime. 26 — Thanksgiving. No school. (Continued) School Calendar DECEMBER 1 — Got on the track - beat New Baden. 4 — Lose to Lebanon by one point. 7 — Seniors chose class colors, motto and flowers. 8 — Another victory - beat Valmeyer. 11 — Bow to O’Fallon. 14 — Cahokia Tourney begins. 19 — Literary Club has formal dance. 22 — Lose to Columbia. 23 — N.A.C.H.S. Christmas party and gift exchange. 24 — Beginning of Christmas Holidays. JANUARY 4 — Kaskaskia Tourney begins. New Athens gets third place trophy. 8 — F.H.A. gives F.F.A. a sock hop. 11 — Seniors get measured for caps and gowns. 12 — Dupo goes home defeated. 14-15 — Torture for students. Semester exams. 16 — Defeated by Freeburg. 18 — Seniors planning trip to New Orleans. 22 — Yellow Jackets win over Columbia. 26 — Kenny wakes up to the fact that Leah likes him. FEBRUARY 2 — Another Yellow Jacket victory. 5 — O’Fallon wins. 8 — Watch out! Drivers training begins. 9 — New Baden is defeated. 11 — Jackets lose to Valmeyer. 12 — Lincoln’s birthday. No school. 15 — Two-thirds of the history class flunks a test, as usual. 16 — Jackets win over Red Bud. 17 — F.F.A. boys entertain their Dads at a banquet. 19 — Jackets bow to Dupo in their final game. 22 — Barney sleeps through two study halls. 22-26 — District Tourney. (Continued) School Calendar MARCH 3 — Fresh.-Soph. Tourney underway. 5 — Barney doesn’t eat candy in English Class. 9 — Mr. Smothermon and Mr. Price are having a time with Freshman girls in Agriculture and Industrial Arts. 12 — Jim Bush and “Red” Lehr were good boys in band. 16 — Everyone pays attention in Mr. Doyle’s History Class. 24 — Juniors working hard on their play. 30 — Juniors present, “You’ll Die Laughing”. APRIL 1 — April showers. Red Bud, there. 2 — Horray! Another Holiday. 6 — Open house at N.A.C.H.S. 7 — Senior English Class looks intelligent. 9 — Columbia, here. 12 — Junior-Senior Home Ec. Class is quiet. 13 — Waterloo, there. 15 — Valmeyer, here. 16 — Good Friday. No school. 20 — Red Bud, here. 21 — Now that spring is here there are many new loves at N.A.C.H.S. 23 — Class meetings. Classes plan trips. 27 — Columbia, there. 29 — Margie Bush behaves in Home Ec. Class. Waterloo, here. MAY 4 — Juniors working on prom. Valmeyer, there. 10 — Everyone hunting for a date for the prom. 15 — A big night. The Junior-Senior Prom. 18 — Monday after the prom. Do I have to say more? 23 — Baccalaureate Services. 24 — The big worry - exams. 26 — The end of a perfect four years - Commencement. We, the Class of 1954, wish to thank the patrons who made this Annual possible by their advertising contributions. • • ♦. M M .♦ Compliments of Albert A. Wilson Insurance Agency New Athens, Illinois ,♦ ♦. ♦. «, •� 4 4 44 .• M 4 4 ♦ 4 • 4 4 « • ♦ 4 4 44 •• 4 4 %'� • 4 4 • • • • 4 4 4 4444 44 4 1 .• .• .� V 4,4 4,4 , 4,4 4,4 4,4 . Compliments of New Athens State Bank New Athens, Illinois S . 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SMITH Sporting Goods “Sportsmen’s Headquarters” Athletic Equipment Spalding and Rawling Award Sweaters Tennis Rackets Restrung Phone 5177 100 W. Main Belleville Compliments of THE FRANK G. KAISER ELECTRIC FURNITURE COMPANY F. G. Kaiser M. A. Joseph New Athens, Illinois Compliments of HILLTOP CONFECTIONARY Murray Callahan Compliments of MICKEY’S PLACE Beer - Liquor - Wine Compliments of KRUPP’S Nation-Wide Store Sam and Jack ,• • «M ,• «,««,♦ «,� .♦ .• .• M « � « ♦. .♦ • .• M .� ,• . � .♦ .♦ «. ♦. „• . ♦.« ♦, V• «’« • • • � ’ •• •• • % •• � «V •• •••••• • •••• •• | . MARISSA CLEANERS Hats Cleaned and Blocked “F. L. Taylor” Made-To-Measure Clothes Paul Brasil Phone 33 Marissa, Illinois FRIEDERICH EQUIPMENT COMPANY Oliver Sales and Service “Finest In Farm Machinery” Phone 177 New Athens, Illinois ST. CLAIR SERVICE CO. Products Gasolines - Fuels Oils and Greases Dan Knewitz, Salesman MOHR’S WELDING AND REPAIR WOOD WORKING Phone 208 208 N. Johnson Street New Athens, Illinois Compliments of ECKERT MOTOR COMPANY Chevrolet Sales and Service Lenzburg, Illinois Compliments of Compliments and Best IVishcs to the Class of ’54 KM:::::::::::::::::::-::::::-: Delicious Sandwiches Chicken - Steak Drinks of All Kinds TWILIGHT Pat and Margaret O’Riley Proprietors Route 13 New Athens, 111. Compliments of BUESCHER INSURANCE AGENCY New Athens, Illinois Compliments of WILSON’S ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES General Electric Admiral Philco 110 N. Van Buren Street New Athens, Illinois Compliments of DR. EDWARD BECK Optometrist Compliments of HI-WAY BOWLING ALLEY MALT SHOP Phone 194 New Athens, Illinois NEW ATHENS EQUIPMENT COMPANY Your International Harvester and Plymouth - DeSoto Dealer Phone 97 or 57 William Hentzel and Sons Compliments of SI NUERNBERGER Compliments of ROY’S SHELL SERVICE STATION Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 ZERO FROZEN FOOD BANK Frozen Foods Locker Service New Athens, Illinois Compliments of PETE’S SUPERETTE Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 TOM BOY STORE Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Schreiber Phone 66 New Athens, Illinois Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 LEHR’S MEAT MARKET Home Killed Meats Phone 24 NEW ATHENS CLEANERS Quality and Service Phone 190 Compliments and Best Wishes to the Class of ’54 NEW ATHENS TAXI Operated by Edward Henrici 101 S. Van Buren Street Compliments of KOENITZ MARKET Clover Farm Stores Home Killed Meats Phone 103 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of PARK VIEW HOTEL New Athens, Illinois Vi LINDA’S CAFE The Home of Good Eats Highway 13 New Athens, Illinois Compliments of SLAUGHTER STRAUB JEWELERS, INC. Belleville, Illinois Compliments of VOGLER’S WEST SIDE SERVICE Phone 9405 New Athens, Illinois LISCHER TRUCK SERVICE Cletus Lischer Phone 120 Compliments of ARMIN REINHARDT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY Building of Roads and Dams Earth Moving HECKER QUARRY, INC. On State Highway 150 New Athens, Illinois Agricultural Lime Crushed Stone Phones Hecker L 12 New Athens 160 or 120 Compliments of J. A. BEHNKEN Coal and Material Phone 64 L. D. MERTZ General Merchandise Phone 7 L14 Hecker, Illinois i-: :-i t-: m :: :: t-: m «::::::«t-: :-i:: m t-:::: Compliments of LENZBURG FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE GRAIN COMPANY New Athens Phone 5 Lenzburg Phone 9900J1 Wm. 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