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

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F.H.A. initiation, a solemn service, is being conducted by Carol Stonge, Erno Spolt, Judy Pannier, Carol Leinecke, Carolyn Beck, vice-president; Frances Emge, president; Helen Schaller, secretary; Doris Steinwagner, treasurer; Mary Sch-neidewind, Janet Kirchhoefer, Vivian Skaer; standing: Kathryn Pannier, Nadine Weidemonn, Myra Juenger, Evelyn Honft, Carol Kraus, Mrs. Rachael McMurry, sponsor; Rose Marie Range, Violet Weber, Gail Ruhl, Marjorie Bush, and Shirley Bruns. Keep The Home Fires Burning Juliana Nuernberger, Carla Walborg, LoVerna Boll-meier, Bernice Herzog, Luello Waeltz, Carol Freeh, Carolyn Bardos, Mary Lou Barthel, Rose Marie Kosarek; standing: Sandra Kraus, Frances Knewitz, Susan Legendre, Mary Ann Ruess, Priscilla Dudeck, Sue Bochmann, Joan Hoffman, Dorothy Gasser, Edna Range, Mary Ann Range, Jeanette Beck, Beverly Tanner and Janice Waeltz, gathered around the National Emblem, are striving to fulfill the eight purposes of the F.H.A. “Facing the future with warm courage and high hopes ’ is one of the many ideals of the Future 1 Iomemakers of America, one of the most active groups in school. Distributing Civil Defense folders and caroling are among the most interesting community projects. Sock hops and skating parties are held for the school; while Christmas gifts are sent overseas for the needy. Janice Waeltz, Verio Mae Kuehn, Barbara Cole, Joyce Herman, Fern Mueller, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Joan Hanft; standing: Mildred Cortner, Mae Wolf, Deity Sauc.'wcin, Helen Grott, Della Bush, Mary Ann Lindaucr, Sondra Becker, Vernell Ebert'n- t, Ruth Ann Muench, Mary Wolf, Jane Stutz, Diane Loeschc, Barbara Knewitz and Myra Shulz are pre-pa-ing to wish the unde-privileged children overseas a Merry Christmas. homemakc9s AMERICA

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The leaders of the F.F.A.I first row: David Skorci, Norman Keen- Schneider, president; Mr. Walter Price, sponsor; Leroy Dinges. ond ■gstem, Elmer Ragland; Standing: Kenneth Schopfer, treasurer; Fred Mueller Arnold Rowold, secretary; Kenneth Robert, vice-president; Joseph Our Land Is Biggest and Our Land Is Best Learning |o do. Doing to learn. Earning to live, and Living to serve — the motto of the F.F.A. which helps each and every member to achieve a higher standard of living. Some of the many activities of this organization include the long remembered barn-warmings. Carol Stange was crowned the Chapter Sweetheart for 1955-1956 and was presented with a beautiful white sweetheart jacket. The annual pest contest, actively participated in, was won by Fred Mueller, with a score of 13,315 points. As the winner, he received five dollars. The Father-Son Banquet, presented every year, gives the fathers a chance to see the worthiness of this fine club, the Future Farmers of America. Herbert Porker, Eugene Birkner, Tred Mueller; Standing: Elroy Parker, Harold Wiegand, Otto Holle, Dale Meyer, Armin Stehl, Charles lampc, ond Robert Mueller ore the mechanics of the F.F.A. 12

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 With a song in their hearts” Margie Bush, Carla Walborg, Doris Steinwagner, Joan Hanft, Frances Knewitz, Mae Wolf, Mary Wolf; second row Sue Ann Bachmonn, Ruth Ann Muench, Carol Leinecke, Carol Stonge, Joyce Herman, Della Bush, Helen Schaller; third row: Kathryn Pannier, Verio Mae Kuehn, Judy Pannier, Juliana Nuern-berger, Myra Juenger, Priscilla Dudeck, Barbara Cole, Janice Waeltz, Sandra Kraus, Helen Grott, Diane Loesche, accompanist Sondra Becker and director Mrs. Frances Hunsoker prepare for a choral program. Ronald Blair. Daniel Knewitz, Kenneth Kraus, Gary Hubler; standing: Lee Schaller, Terry Worms, Terrence Bochmann, Donald Spall, Jim Ragland, Joseph Schneider and director Mrs. Frances Hunsaker are squeezing in a last minute p-actice before a performance. Practice Makes Perfect Ein Zwei Drei Spiel I—Daniel Knewitz, Lee Schaller, Bruce Kosorek, Arnold Rowold and Ronald Blair, the German Band, are off to a good start. A great deal of pleasure and enjoyment has been brought to audiences by these musical groups. The boys and girls choruses perform in the Christmas Program, the Spring Concert, and participate each year in the 11 ISA Music Contest. The German Band plays at basketball games and adds life to many other special programs. Comprised of the first chair players of the brass section, the Brass Sextet brings recognition to our music department through its excellent showing each year in the II ISA Music Contest. The best of the brass section ore represented here: Lee Schaller, Donold Wilson, Carol Stonge, Mr. Don Sexton, director; Bruce Kosarek, Joseph Schneider and Daniel Knewit. 14