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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1957 volume:

'flew 4tliend Community flCiyh -Schoo While standing on the hanks of the Kaskaskia River in 1836, Narcisse Pensoneau could visualize a thriving community, New Athens, built on the banks of the Kaskaskia. Soon after, Narcissc’s vision became a reality. VVe students have visions of a prosperous future and are now striving with the help of NACI IS to make those visions become realities. Rivers are like the winding paths we follow. eop c Dedication Administration Faculty Service Personnel In Memorium Students Mr. Don Sexton To show our appreciation for vour capable guidance and outstanding leadership, we the students of NACHS, dedicate our 1957 Vespa to you, Mr. Don Sexton. Many of us arc grateful for your musical instruction. In addition, with your untiring patience and your pleasing personality you have given us, the student body, a great deal of inspiration throughout the years of our friendship. For this we say, “Thank you!” b Our B xird of Education is constantly bring ing better policies into the minds of the stu dents of NACHS and encouraging high stan dards for us to follow. As the administrative council, the Board sets the course while Mr. Bain I lunsaker, superin ten dent, administers these policies. The administration and the Board have overcome the ever-rising obstacles during the tide of our school years to give each and every student the opportunity for a complete and valuable educational experience. Emphasizing the importance of a well-informed student body, Mr. Bain Hunsaker addresses the students on current changes ond events of a day's schedule over the intercom. Pilot and navigators of our school chart our course. Flooded with the work of determining policies for NACHS ore Board members Bain Hunsaker, Allen Schlesinger, secretary; Levi Seibert, August Schulz, Clyde Erb, Henry Spalt, and George H. Wirth, president. Not pictured, Clinton Beadle. 7 The students of NACHS were honored by the ' presence'' of the noted Sir Robin when the 8th hour freshmen English class presented Sir Robin of Locksley . . . Due to a shortage of girls, long blond curls covered Mike Goodall's crew cut as he portrayed Herbie's sister in Herbie's First Dote . . . Sophomore English is really fun with spelling bees to climax our weekly spelling assignments . . . Members of the senior English class anticipate how gay the room will look after their posters on Canterbury Tales are hung . . . Hunting ads for one of their assignments on forceful and persuasive advertising are members of the 3rd hour English class . . . Is this right, Eugene? asks Mrs. Gladys Stookey during a grammar review in the 7th hour junior English class. Is English really important? Just as water is necessary for life, English is essential to understand each other. To attain this understanding we must acquaint ourselves with the many words in our language, their meanings, and most effective use. Linder the efficient and skillful direction of Mrs. Gladys Stookey, we begin to master English and express our ideas and thoughts in a lucid, proper, and meaningful form. Some of the latent talents of our students were revealed in the projects of the English classes. Dave Kammler was chosen to represent NACI IS in the “1 Speak for Democracy contest, I larold VViegand won everyone's approval with his tall tale, and there were some excellent sketches of characters from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales strung across the blackboards. At an assembly during National Education Week the freshmen presented two plays, Sir Robin of Locksley and Herbie's first Date. 8 Dorothy Oelrich, B.A. We need to know about our world as it was yesterday and as it is today. To know and appreciate the rights of ever)' individual, rights that have been assured us onlv through long and studious years, is to learn the “story of mankind.” The world history students learn about our world as it is today through the study of various maps, world cultures, and our great forefathers. Such projects as mock elections, a detailed study of the Declaration of Independence, the Federal Constitution, and other great documents of our heritage help us to understand the history of the United States of America. M rs. Dorothy Oelrich has the task of instructing and helping the history students achieve the highest degree of understanding in both World and United States history. Besides teaching the history classes, Mrs. Oelrich teaches the boys’ sophomore English class. In this class the boys read poetry, short stories, and novels, such as Silas Martier. You can gain a wealth of information from history. The voters of the future get into the swing of a presidential election . . . Lee Schaller points out the main mast on the Flying Cloud”, the fastest clipper ship of the mid 1800's, to members of the U.S. history class . . . How many answered all the questions on Silas Marner correctly? . . . The study of the French Revolution is made more interesting with the showing of The Tale of Two Cities. Don D. Schriner, B.Fd., M.S. Mathematics is the bridge to better understanding and the development of reasoning powers. Whether the engineer is constructing a bridge, or the housewife is doubling a recipe, mathematics is the basis from which they work. Mr. Don Schriner presents the in’s and out’s of calculations to all his mathematics students from the 8th graders to the seniors. Longest in teaching service at NACI IS, Mr. Schriner gives freely of his time and knowledge to all who seek it. Now, set the index of the C scale above the 3 on the D scale, explains Mr. Schriner to the members of the advanced math class, as they become proficient in the use of the slide rule . . . The inquisitive students in the third hour algebra doss present many preplexing square root problems for Mr. Schriner to explain . . . Mr. Schriner explains the Pythagorean Theorm to the puzzled members of the geometry class . . . Practical problems, such as computing interest, are tackled by the 8th grade mathematics students . . . Finding the value of X in an equation seems much easier to the fourth hour algebra class when they compare their work at the board. 10 facilitates the study of science. Our study of science creates an awareness of the many wonders of nature existing today. In the freshman general science class the students acquire an overall picture of the different phases of science through the study of animal and plant life, the stars and weather conditions. This general background prepares them for the more detailed study of living things and chemical elements and compounds in biology and chemistry courses. Mr. Stanley Evans helps the students to gain this scientific knowledge. Such activities as field trips to the Jewel Box, Shaw’s Garden and Monsanto Chemical plant vary the daily classroom routine. The 1st period science doss has already learned that the best way to learn is by asking questions . . . ' Now this is a barometer,” Victor Mein tells the 7th period general science class as they become amateur weather forecasters . . . Now to get this cork in position,” thinks Frances as she attempts to manufacture chlorine in the chemistry lab . . . Man, are those amebae monstrousl exclaim the 6th period biology class as they learn to use the microscope . . . But Mr. Evans, asks Herbert Parker in biology, why is sun light necessary for photosynthesis? Little do we realize the importance of the farmers — the backbone of our nation. People all over the world depend on them for the production of grains, vegetables, meat, dairy products, and raw materials essential to American industrv. By studying and experimenting with new agricultural methods, the ag students learn to farm more efficiently and economically. Guided by Mr. Walter Price, the local ag teacher, the students make soil tests for the neighboring farmers of the community, enter livestock judging contests, participate in educational field trips, and conduct various home projects such as building farm equipment or raising animals which they show at the countv and state fairs. The tradition of all-boy ag classes was broken this year by Bonnie McBride, sophomore. I ler desire to enroll in ag classes was determined by her love for Walter S. Price, B.S. of Ed., B.S. of Ag. animals and her ambition to become a lady veterinarian. When tillage begins, other arts follow. Through the fire prevention demonstration, the ag and chemistry classes learn that on ounce of prevention is worth a pound of dollars in cure . . . Listening attentively to Mr. Price s explanation for calculating interest nay mean the difference between an A or an “F . . . Studying the construction of farm machinery enables one to use it most effectively and to best advantage. 12 Betty Jane Shaughnessy, M.Ed., C.P.S. Commercial courses are included in the curriculum to give students a basic foundation of business principles which can be used not only for a career after graduation but also in the students’ personal lives. Keeping household records and budgets, typing personal letters, taking messages in shorthand and filing important papers are just a few of the many uses of these courses in daily life. To provide office experience the members of the secretarial practice class serve as secretaries to the faculty, and provide mailing and duplicating services for business organizations and individuals in the community. Because of her many years of actual experience in secretarial work Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy is able to give her students an insight in practical business problems. Business courses help students select their future careers. The shorthand class expresses a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in their way . . . “Let's concentrate on accuracy — all right — go . . . Our “future accountants” are thoroughly absorbed in accurately recording transactions and carefully pre- paring financial reports for the Hunter Practice Set . . . Whether it's making tickets, programs or booklets, the secretarial practice girls are ready to help the organizations of the community. 13 ‘Never use your fingers to greose a cookie sheet’’ advise the 8th grade home ec girls as they prepare to bake Christmas cookies . . . Jean Tote. B.S. . . . The freshmen home ec girls tell us it really gives them a thrill to turn o helpless, lifeless piece of material into o beautiful dress, skirt, or blouse ... By taking a test the 7th grade home ec girls will discover how well they understand the fundamentals of attractive food preparation and meal planning . . . “Discussing personal habits and assets is our way of improving our personalities say the sophomores. Today's home ec students are tomorrow's homemakers. Every girl wants to be an ideal homemaker. 1 o encourage thrift each girl made a budget and ’‘bought china, silverware, linens, towels, sheets, and pillowcases. To help learn the arts of cooking and sewing, the home ec girls prepared breakfasts, lunches, dinners, Christmas foods, and made woolen skirts and cotton blouses. By studying units in gcx d grooming, personality, and dating, the students found answers to some of their personal problems. With her helpful suggestions and planned field trips. Miss Jean Tate has made the study of these problems interesting, and has gained the respect and admiration of her students. 14 In the four years that industrial arts has been a part of our school curriculum, many boys have received valuable training not previously offered them. Our industrial arts’ shop includes the equipment and tools necessary to teach our boys crafts and trades they can use after graduation. Mechanical drawing, electrical essentials, metalworking and woodworking are the major divisions included in this program. The boys make many useful projects which can be seen in the homes of the community. Mr. Joseph Pieron, shop instructor, has the ‘‘know how from years of experience and uses it to guide his students. Junior High varsity sports and boys’ physical education classes are also included as a part of his teaching schedule. Quality before quantity But why is a dove-tailed joint stronger? the puzzled class inquires, as Mr. Pieron gives a few tips on building furniture to his seventh hour shop class . . . tenshunl This is the line up for the last ten minutes of our next game, announces Coach Pieron to his 8th grade basketball team . . . Joseph Pieron, B.S., M.S. . . . Muscles are tense as the 7th grade basketball teams prepare to vie for the tip . . . Now give this lamp another coat of lacquer and if will be ready to wire, advises Mr. Pieron. P.E. classes for girls and Although Mrs. Bernice Cox was new to the students and teachers at NACHS, her interest and determination in sports activities for girls have merited the esteem and respect of all. I ler constructive criticism and encouraging compliments have given the girls the self confidence necessary to develop and exercise outstanding skills in various sports. Each P.E. class chose two teams for soccer, speed ball, deck tennis, and basketball tournaments which were held during their class periods. Mrs. Cox’s schedule also includes classes in junior high history, geography, and reading. Block that kick, girlsl Let's win this soccer game . . . What do we call this body of land surrounded by water? asks Mrs. Bernice Cox of the sixth period junior high class . . . Junior high students are eager to contribute to the class discussion on current events . . . One little, two little, many little Indians whoop and holler as they imitate an Indian war dance during P.E. class. Bernice Cox boys deplete their extra energy. Varsity Coach Ed I hies also teaches sociology, health, and physical education. In his sociology class students are informed about the social aspects of daily life such as health, occupations, choice of mate, and housing. A field trip to Menard Penitentiary supplemented the text book information on social misfits. Study in health class includes teenage problems, personality, human anatomy and driver education. Cicxxl sportsmanship and increased skill prevail during the boys’ physical education classes. The members of the sociology doss hurry to finish their final reports on “My Choice of Occupation . . . Health class students are busily working on their road charts for a display on safe driving . . . 23-24-25! We did it! Whew! Those set-ups sure get one down! ... A jump ball gets the game underway for the boys in the 7th hour P.E. class. Ed Thies, B.S.Ed. Frances Hunsaker, Don Sexton, B.M.E. 'Music hath charms we all may find. Music is an ancient art which lives in the hearts and on the tongues of all people in all lands. In a language which all can understand, music is known to the ignorant and unlettered as well as to the rich and learned. As a supplementary subject offered to our students, music gives them a better balanced curriculum and a liberal education in instrumental and vocal music through participation in band and chorus. Each listener as well as the participant receives personal satisfaction and enjoyment from each melody, for “music is food for the soul.” Nativity with Harry Beadle as soloist, was one of the carols sung by the mixed chorus at the annual Christmas concert . . . All right, trumpets, start at measure 211 instructs Mr. Don Sexton during their weekly music lesson . . . Applause filled the air as our newly organized dance band harmonized to Hal Leonard's latest arrangement of Moonglow.'’ It soys here, Melbourne is the capital of Australia,” reports Charles Obcrholtzer to his classmates of the 8th grade geography class . . . The power of concentration is an art to be developed by every student if he desires on “A, as all these ambitious 7th graders do . . , Silence is golden —an important Material for thought provides stepping stones for the Junior High. factor in the study habits of this 8th grade English class . . . Lee Schaller, moderator of the pre-election panel. Democrats vs Republicans, reminds Democrat Jim Woods of the two minute time limit. leaching the Junior High the three IVs and then some. Mr. Kermit Jackson, with his friendly smile and enduring patience, helps the junior high students to huild a firm foundation of knowledge on which they can continue their higher education. Studv in the lields of English, science, geography, history, and reading gives the students a broad scope of needed knowledge. For the first time the high school students have an opportunity to acquire more skill in the art of public speaking in Mr. Jackson’s speech class. Panel discussions, debates, and reports on current events were included in the classroom activities. 19 Kermit Jackson, B.S. Help! Mr. Russell Ziegler, maintenance superviser, explains to Miss Juanita Dudeck, secretary, a new bus schedule to be typed for publication in the Journal Press. Checking the magazine supply are the student librarians, Joe Weidemann, Allan Birkner, Gail Ruhl, Helen Schaller, Dorothy Gasser, Joan Hanft, Marianne Kirchhoefer, and Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich, Librarian. Not pictured Myra Schulz. If you have finished t h e dishes, Mrs. Aetna Nagel and Mrs. Martha Lischer, we ll put them away say the janitors Mr. Philip leilich and Mr. Emil Ziegler. Not pictured Mrs. Edna Lischer. Busily putting the new supplies in the storeroom are the student office help, Judy Ballard, Millie Cortner, Mary Lou Bar-tSiel, LaVerna Bollmeier, Roy Legendre, Erna Spait, Juliana Nuernberger, and Sondra Becker. Anxious to start on the morning bus run are the bus drivers, Mr. Russell Ziegler, Mr. Leonard Triefenbach, Mr. Philip Leilich, Mr. Wilmer Hentzel, Mr. Erwin Kirchhoefer, and Mr. Don Schriner. Betty Sauerwein, Erna Spait, and Patsy Bruns, student cafeteria help, are eager to try out the new dishwasher. Officers direct and guide their class activities Pleasant smiles ond that far-away look in the eyes of the freshman officers, Dennis Nadler, president; Allen Spalt, reporter; Mr. Don Schriner, sponsor; Harry Beadle, secretary; Evelyn Miller, treasurer; Miss Jean Tate, sponsor; and Lyle Schaller, vice-president; could only mean a class outing! Cleaning up after freshman initiation is one of the yearly tasks performed by the sophomores. Here the officers, Richard Forhan, president; Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich, sponsor; Terry Worms, secretary; James Newman, vice-president; and Marvin Kaiser, treasurer; set the pace for the rest of the class. Mr. Ed Thies, sponsor, is not pictured. Does this look all right?” asks Dave Roth, president of the junior class, while Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy, sponsor; Doris Steinwagner, secretary; John Main, vice-president; Carla Walborg, treasurer; ond Mr. Walter Price, sponsor; supervise the job of prom decorations. The officers of the seventh grade, Jim Hood, president; Nelda Kniepkamp, vice-president; Mrs. Bernice Cox and Mr. Joe Pieron, sponsors; Wayne Nadler, treasurer; and Billy Sickmeier, secretary; look forward to their future school years in the new building. “Three minutes between classes just isn’t long enough to gather books and get to class!” exclaims Charles. The officers and sponsors of the eighth grade are Mike Strassman, president; Charles Oberholtzer, secretary; Sammy Castleton, vice-president; Mr. Ker-mit Jackson, sponsor; and Mary Ellen Fries, treasurer. Mrs. Frances Hunsoker, sponsor, is not pictured. Mr. Walter Loesche In j Etinoriain Mr. Walter Loesche, a highly regarded faculty member of NACI IS, passed away June 26, 1956. The guidance, teachings, and inspirations he gave us as our teacher, coach, and friend during his twenty years of teaching in New Athens, shall live in our hearts and minds always. I lis students will long remember him with respect as an excellent teacher devoted to his profession. We, the class of 1962, are still young and quaint Kenny Bn I 1 Lonnie Bald Diane Beadle Raymond Beck Barbara Birkner Lucy Brandenburger Karen Bruge e Carl Fisher Peggy Freeh Tommy Cordon Ray I lanft Evelyn I larriss Jim Hood Dean Jucnger iXelda Kniepkamp James Kosarek Lois Muench Wayne Nad.er Danny Roth La Doris Sauerwein Paul Schlesinger Diane Scholes David Seibert Billy Siekmeier Larry Stallmann Bob Strassman Dorothy Stroh Janet Van Hise Arthur Wagner David Weber Judy Weidemann Ronnv Yeslev Not pictured — Eileen Land First row: Donny Bald, I lelcn Farley, Patty Hesse, Jolane Moran, Neil Schailer, and George Stroll. Second row: Ronny Barr. Janies Feurer, Janies Kirchhoefer, Bonny Nipper, Dennis Schatte, and Judy Vielweber. Third row: Nancy Becker, Jenie Sue Fischer, Charles Knewitz, Barbara Nuemberger, Judy Schopfer, and Noreen Winkler. Fourth row: Bose Marie Burnett, Man,’ Ellen Fries, Barbara Kneipkamp, Charles Oberholtzer. Sondra Schopfer, and Janice Zinkhon. Fifth row: Jimmie Calloway, Betty 1 larriss, Jerry Lcineeke, Norman Phillips, and Jimmy Seibert. Sixth row: Sammy Casleton, Cay I lerzog, Virginia McCollum, Bobby Bohr, and Mike Strassman. 24 We, the class of 1961, approach the bridge to become freshmen First row: Roy Lee Albert, Morris Dinges, Edward 1 lansell, Karen Lischer, Glenn Napier, and Joyce Stroh. Second row: Diane Armstutz, Carolyn Emery, Dennis 1 lolle, Victor Main, Donald Neff, and Emily Walker. Third roiv: Sharon Bald, Lela Mae Falkenheim, Joan Juenger, Evelyn Miller, Judy Scace, and Dixie Warren. Fourth row: Harry Beadle, Mike Goodall, Ronny Kniepkamp, Betty Mohr, Lyle Schaller, and Carol Weber. Fifth row: Lorraine Brown, Mike Gordon, Richard Kosarek, Dennis Nadler, Carolann Schwartz, and Joyce Weidemann. Sixth row: Patsy Bruns, Allan I lanft, Ray Land, Karen Nadler, Allen Spalt, Clyde Zanders, and Charles Zinkhon. 25 We, the class of I960, tread the stepping stones toward success. We, the class of 1959, are beginning to gain a foothold in NACHS. Carolyn Bardos Mary Lou Barthcl James Bateman Jeanette Beck Allan Birkner Eugene Birkner Louis Emge Richard Forhan Ca'olee Freeh Joyce 1 Ierman Bernice I Ierzog James I lessc Joan I loffman Gary Hubler Marvin Kaiser Marianne Kirchhoefer Kenny Kraus Charles Lampe Bonnie McBride Fern Mueller James Newman Kathvrn Pannier Elroy Parker I lerbert Parker Edna Range Mary Ann Range Jim Ragland Lonnie Schuetz Larry Stahl Beverly Tanner Luella Waeltz Joe Weidemann Terry Worms We, the class of 1958, reserve today's memories for tomorrow. Edward Armstutz Judy Ballard Sondra Becker Sue Ann Bachmann Laverna Bollmeier Tim Chilton Priscilla Dudeck Judy Emery Dorothy Gasser I lelcn Grott Dave I lager Dave Kammler Frances Knewitz Bruce Kosarek Sandra Kraus Verla Mae Kuehn Phillip Legendre Rov Legendre Melvin Lischer Diane Loesche John Main Cletus Miller Ruth Muench Eugene Napier Juliana Nuernberger Larn' Phillips Mary Ann Reuss Dave Roth Dave Skorcz Erna Spalt Doris Steinwagner Janice Waeltz Carla Walborg I larold Wiegand Joe Wool ford James Woods Robert Wilder man I Ielen E. Schaller Jane Ann Stiitz In striving to obtain a thorough education James Woods Baseball 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NA Club 2, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4. Robert Wilderman Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Class Officer 2, 3, 4; NA Club 2; Student Council 1, 2. 28 I Ielen E. Schaller Carls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2y 3, 4; Class Officer 3, 4; Class Play 3; French Club 2; GAA 1, 2; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; I lonor Society 3, 4; Student Council 1. Jane Ann Stutz Band I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Officer 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 4; I lonor Society 3, 4; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 4. we have built better character by Do we need more stationery orders? How much is still needed for our class trip? Can we stay in New Orleans another day? While Helen Schaller, secretary, types the letter of reservation and Mrs. Gladys Sfookey, sponsor, looks over the budget. Bob Wilderman, vice-president; Jane Stutz, treasurer; Jim Woods, president; and Mr. Don Sexton, sponsor; discuss tlie long-awaited class trip. Carolyn E. Beck Gary Lee Cam pell Carolyn E. Beck Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus I, 2; Mixed Chorus I, 2; Class Play 3; French Club 2; GAA 1, 2 ,3; FHA 1, 2 , 3, 4; Vespa Staff 3; Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4; Jackcttes 1. 2, 3, 4; Quill Scroll 4. Jack E. Behnken Marjorie Faye Bush Mildred E. Cortner Leroy Dinces gaining more self-confidence and poise, Jack E. Behnken Marjorie Faye Bush Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; i A Club Band 3; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; 2, 4. Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 4; Jack ettes 2, 3, 4. 30 Mildred E. Cortner H IA 2, 3, 4; Science Club 1. Leroy Dinges Gary Lee Campbell i A Club 2, 4; Science Club 1; Basketball Manager 1, 2; Baseball Manager L 2. Baseball 3; Class Play 3; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. learning to grasp opportunity when it occurs, Be sure that car is spotless! Washing cars was just one of the Bush, and Leroy Dinges know that working together makes work various jobs undertaken by the seniors on work day to raise —fun. money for their class trip. Millie Cortner, Carolyn Beck, Margie 31 Vernell E. Eberhardt Class Officer 1; Class Play 3; G A A 1; FH A 1, 2, 3, 4; I lonor Society 4. Joan E. 11anft Band 1; Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; French Club 2. Clinton Joseph Keck Baseball 1, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NA Club 2, 4; Class Play 3; Student Council 4. projecting our thoughts toward future avenues. One, two, three, and we re off on a door to door magazine sales Mary Ann Lindauer can hardly wait to prove their selling ability campaign! Leo Schaller, Janet Kirchhoefer, Vernell Eberhardt, and in the yearly individual and junior-senior class competition. 32 appreciating our rights and privileges as citizens, Fited L. Keck Basketball 1,2,3, 4; NA Club 2, 4; Class Play 3; Literary Club I ; Spotlight Staff 3. Janet N. Kirchhoefer Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Class Officer 1, 2; Class Play 3; French Club 2; CAA 1, 2; FI 1A 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; I lonor Society 3, 4. Mary Ann Lindalier Band 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Stal l 3, 4; Spotlight Staff 3; Class Play 3; Quill Scroll 4. Vernell E. Eberhardt Joan E. 1I an ft Clinton Joseph Keck Fred L. Keck Janet N. Kirchhoefer Mary Ann Lindalier 33 finding that hard work rewards itself in personal satisfaction, Fred Mueller, Jr. Boys Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Class Officer 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Judith Marie Pannier Cirls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Class Play 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3. 4. Arnold Rowold Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus I; Class Officer 1, 2; NA Club 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Manager 2. Fred Mueller, Jr. Gail K. Ruhl Judith Marie Pannier Petty Louise Sauerwein Arnold Rowold Lee W. Schaller 34 and learning that good leadership paves the way for progress There’s nothing like being a gentlemonl Arnold Rowold sets the example by turning on the drinking fountain for Joan Honft. Observing his technique ore Gail Ruhl and Fred Mueller while Judy Pannier and Betty Sauerwein are next in line. Gail K. Riiiil Girls’ Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus 1; Class Play 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4. Betty Louise Sauerwein GAA 1; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Stall 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Honor Society 4. Lee W. Schaller Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Bovs' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Plav 3; French Club 3; FFA 1,2. 35 which will help us to make many friends Mary Ann Schneidewind Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Literary Club 1; French Club 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 3, 4; Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Science Club 1; I lonor Society 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3. Kenneth W. Schopfer FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Myra Jean Schulz GAA 1; FI 1A 1, 2, 3, 4. What! No tickets sold? The solemn faces of Don Wilson, Mary Schneidewind, Nadine Weidemann, Armin Stehl, Kenny Schopfer, and Myra Schulz reflect the rebuke being given on selling play tickets. 36 and find lasting happiness throughout our lives A KM IN R. Stehl Boys’ Chorus 1, 2; M i x e cl Chorus 1, 2; FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. Nadine Marie Weidemann Class Play 3; French Club 3; C;AA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Jackettes 2, 3, 4. Donald Wilson Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3; NA Club 4; Class Play 3; Vespa Stall 4; Science Club 1. Mary Ann Schneidewind Kenneth W. Schopfer Armin R. Stehl Nadine Marie Weidemann Myra Jean Schulz Donald Wilson ctivities Organizations Chorus Band Publications Plays and Prom 38 The Student Council, composed of two representatives from each class and the class presidents, strives to better the educational program and the social life of the students. Becoming acquainted with the wishes of the students through the suggestion box, it acts as the student governing body of the school and New Athens Teen Town. Each year the student body looks forward to the annual Freshman Initiation and Christmas Party which arc under the direction of the Council. T he local organization is an active affiliate of the District and State Council. Oh who! fun we have when the gong stops at Teen Town after the basektball games! . . . Unusual attire brought loughs ond some embarrassment as the mighty seniors supervised” the freshman initiation parade through town. The voice of the students President Mary Schneidewind holds the attention of Janet Van Hise, Louis Emge, Jim Woods, vice-president; Dave Roth, Richard Forhan, Dennis Nadler, Richard Kosarek, La Doris Sauerwein Frances Knewitz, secretary and treasurer; Jeanette Beck Dave Kammler, Jim Hood, Mr. Don Schriner, sponsor; Gay Herzog, Bobby Rohr, Carol Weber, Mike Strassman, ond Clint Keck, as she presents the issue of a clean-up campaign. Jonet Kirchhoefer, secretory, and Mary Schneidewind, president, explain the qualities a student must possess to become a member of the Honor Society, as Jane Stutz, Mrs. Gladys Stookey, sponsor; Carla Walborg, Doris Stein-wagner, treasurer; Erna Spalt, Helen Schaller, Dave Kammler, vice-president; Vernell Eberhardt, Mrs. Dorothy Oel-rich, sponsor; and Betty Sauerwein look on with interest. The National I lonor Society and Quill and Scroll, the two honor societies of our school, are regarded with highest esteem by the students. Membership in either of these societies is considered one of the highest honors that can he bestowed upon a student. The New Athens Chapter of the National I lonor Society is affiliated with the National Honor Society for Secondary Schools. To become a member a student must possess outstanding qualities of character, leadership, service, and scholarship. Nu Alpha Chi Sigma, our chapter of Quill and Scroll, is associated with the International 1 lonor Society for 1 ligh School Journalists. 1 o attain membership a student must excel in journalism, be a junior or senior, and rank in the upper third of his class scholastically. Outstanding achievements merit rewards Helen Schaller, president, and Mary Schneidewind display the quill and scroll which symbolize the name of the society to Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy, sponsor; Janet Kirchhoefer, secretary; and Betty Sauerwein. 41 The future of America lies I he members of the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America, chartered by the national organization, strive in their daily lives to live up to their motto — learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve, Each year the fall activities are climaxed by the FFA Barnwarming. All the students eagerly anticipate the announcement of the current Chapter Sweetheart. Mary Schneidewind, the 1956-57 Chapter Sweetheart, was presented with a white silk jacket bearing the FFA insignia and her name. Through keen rivalry the boys compete to rid the community of pests injurious to crops and homes. Fred Mueller set an all time record of 13,315 points to win first place honors in last year’s contest. To conclude the year’s activities a Father-Son Ban-cjuet is held in the spring. One of the many FFA projects is soil testing, demonstrated by Allen Spalt to Herbert Porker, Donald Neff, Lonnie Schuetz, Morris Dinges, Clyde Zanders, Glenn Napier, Allan Hanft, Elroy Parker, Lyle Scholler, Ronny Kneipkamp, and Charles Lampe. Hurry and get the bales ready for the entrance to the Barnwarmingl shouts President Arnold Rowold to Harold Wiegand, treasurer; Eugene Napier, Joe Woolford, Leroy Dinges, reporter; Mr. Walter Price, sponsor; Arnold Rowold, Armin Stehl, sentinel; Kenneth Schopfer, Fred Mueller, vice-president; and Dave Skorcz, secretary. 42 in the hands of its youth. In the opening ceremony Joyce Weidemonn, song leader conducts the members Juliana Nuernberger, chairman of degrees; Janet Kirchhoefer, president; Carla Wolborg, treasurer; Mary Schneidewind, historian; Doris Steinwagner, secretary; Son-dra Becker, chairman of public relations; and Miss Jean Tote, sponsor; (Standing) Myra Schulz, Vernell Eberhardt, Nadine Weidemonn, Millie Cortner, Mary Ann Lin-dauer, Jane Stutz, Carolyn Beck, Judy Pannier, Margie Bush, Helen Schaller, parliamentarian; Erna Spalt, vice-president; Betty Sauerwein, Gail Ruhl, and Joan Hanft in the state song. Fern Mueller demonstrates the art of good grooming while Marianne Kirchhoefer, Joyce Herman, Beverly Tanner, Sue Ann Bachmonn, Mary Lou Barthel, Joan Hoffman, Sondra Kraus, Dorothy Gasser, laverna Bollmeier, seated; and Jonice Waeltz, Frances Knewitz, Kathryn Pannier, Jeanette Beck, Bernice Herzog, Carolyn Bardos, Priscilla Dudeck, Edna Range, Mary Ann Range, standing, look on admiringly. Practicing to serve for one of their many activities, the Mother-Daughter Banquet, are seated: Helen Grott, Mary Ann Reuss, Verla Mae Kuehn, Diane Loesche, Ruth Muench, Judy Scace, Karen Lischer, Evelyn Miller, and Betty Mohr. Standing: Judy Emery, Carolyn Emery, Patsy Bruns, Lela Mae Falkenheim, Lorraine Brown, Luella Waeltz, Corolee Freeh, Emily Walker, Dixie Warren, Sharon Bald, Karen Nadler, Carol Weber, and Carolann Schwartz. 43 Flute Section Melvin Lischer Oboe Section Sondra Becker Clarinet Section Arnold Rowold Jeanette Beck Kathryn Pannier Beverly Tanner Judy Ballard Judy Scace Dorothy Gasser Patty I Iesse Doris Steinwagner Trumpet Section Lee Schaller Mary Schneidewind Don Wilson Charles Oberholtzer Frances Knewitz Kenny Kraus Joyce I lerman Evelyn Miller Joe Weidemann Saxophone Section Jane Stutz Carolann Schwartz Karen Lischer Emily Walker Gary 1 lublcr Baritone Section I.vie Schaller Allen Spalt Trombone Section Dave Kammler Eugene Napier Mcllophone Section Carolyn Beck Diane Loeschc Sharon Bald Lela Mac Falkcnhcim Bass Horn Section Bruce Kosarck Percussion Section Sandra Kraus Mary Ann Lindauer Carolyn Bardos Terry Worms Sue Ann Bachmann 1 his year our hand has organized a band club which has its own library of music, librarian, and student director who substitutes for Mr. Don Sexton. A Christmas and spring concert, a joint concert with Freeburg, and participation in numerous parades during the summer, highlight the hand’s activities. Band officers Sandra Kraus, librarian; Mr. Don Sexton, sponsor; Mary Schneidewind, secretory-treasurer; Arnold Rowold, president; Dave Kammler, student conductor; and Frances Knewitr, vice-president; admire the plaque the band won in the 1956 State Band Contest. 44 It's spring concert time! What songs shall we sing? asks Mrs. Frances Hunsaker of the girls’ chorus members: (1st row seated) Sue Ann Bachmann, Sondra Becker, Joyce Weide-mann, and Carol Weber; (2nd row seated) Juliana Nuernber-ger, Karen Nadler, Helen Schal-ler, Joyce Herman, Priscilla Du-deck, Mary Lou Barthel, Lorraine Brown, Betty Mohr, and Dixie Warren; (3rd row standing) Lyle Schaller, accompanist; Mrs. Frances Hunsaker, director; Kathryn Pannier, Doris Steinwagner, Frances Knewitz, Carolyn Emery, Carolann Schwartz, Evelyn Miller, Janet Kirchhoefer, Emily Walker, and Judy Scace. Practicing a little barbershop harmony before appearing for a more serious performance are Lyle Schaller, accompanist; Mrs. Frances Hunsaker, director; Charles Zinkhon, Kenny Kraus, Dennis Nadler, Mike Gordon, Harry Beadle, Lee Schaller, Tim Chilton, Terry Worms, Jim Ragland, Gary Hubler, Victor Main, Dave Skorcz, Melvin Lischer, and Mike Goodall, members of the boys’ chorus. A little practice each day brings perfection our way. By performing in the Christmas program, the spring concert, and participating in music-contests, the members of the choruses gain individual enjoyment and interest in music. Their inspiring programs help to create a greater appreciation of music in the community. Don’t the Jockettes — Juliana Nuernberger, Carla Walborg, Margie Bush, Carolyn Beck, Carol Weber. Ruth Muench, Nadine Weidemann, Helen Grott, and Joyce Weidemann — look pert in their neat white uniforms with purple and gold letters as they practice a formation before preceding the band in the homecoming parade? 45 Crusing down the river of music Each year the soloists and ensemble players, striving for perfection, are heard practicing in every corner of the gymnasium, stage, and the hall before participating in the district and state music contests. The 1957 contestants have an outstanding record to live up to. as the 1956 instrumentalists returned from Beth-alto, Illinois with eight superior, twelve excellent, and four fair rat ings at district music contest. Their efforts at state music contest at Greenville, Illinois were rewarded with one superior and seven excellent ratings. “Let’s go over it again and watch our dynamics,” says Dorothy Gasser to Judy Ballard and Judy Scace, the clarinet trio, as the clarinet quartet listens on. They are Arnold Rowold, Jeanette Beck, Beverly Tanner and Kathryn Pannier . . . The brass sextet has that faraway look when thinking of playing their music at contest. They ore Evelyn Miller, Allen Spalt, Diane Loesche, Joe Wiedemann, Eugene Napier, and Bruce Kosarek . . . The brass quartet consisting of Allen Spalt, Charles Ober-holtzer, Mary Schneidewind and Dave Kammler is ready to go over new contest music ... A little relaxation improves our practice session agree Carolyn Emery, Joyce Herman, Priscilla Du-deck, Frances Knewitz and Emily Walker, members of the girls' sextet. Not pictured Helen Schaller . . . Standing at attention while being given last minute instructions before going to Carlyle, Illinois, are the instrumental soloists. Sue Ann Bachmann, Jane Stutz, Lyle Schaller, Sondra Becker, Emily Walker, Jeanette Beck, Carolann Schwartz, Melvin Lischer, Bruce Kosarek, Dave Kammler, Arnold Rowold and Lee Schaller. 46 over the waves of song Each year, when springtime is near, music rings in the halls of NAC1 IS as the choral students practice their selections for programs, concerts, and most important of all — contests! Each student inspired by music faithfully practices each day to achieve the best quality for his particular selection. From the choruses several vocal solos and ensembles are entered in the district and state music contests. At these contests each entrant has a chance to experience the joy of competition. Last year, the choral department received three superior, four excellent, and two fair ratings at the district contest at Bethalto, Illinois. Competition at the state contest at Greenville, Illinois, was even keener hut they succeeded in winning one superior and two excellent ratings. A good accompanist is a valuable asset, indispensable to the success of the contest soloists and ensembles. Jenie Sue Fischer turns the pages for Patty Hesse while Barbara Nuernberger, Sondra Becker, Carla Walborg, and Lyle Schaller observe some of the techniques used by proficient accompanists . . . The two trumpet trios, consisting of Kenny Kraus, Lee Schaller, Don Wilson, Joyce Herman, Francis Knewitz, and Charles Oberholtzer, (in front) look forward to their turn to perform before the contest judge . . . Nervously awaiting the bus to take them to contest are Doris Steinwagner, Sondra Becker, Carolann Schwartz, Jane Stutz, and Patty Hesse, members of the woodwind trio and saxophone duet . . . The happy voices of Sondra Becker, Juliana Nuernberger, and Margie Bush fill the air as they rehearse their contest selection, Sing, Robin, Sing. . . . Now, throw away your gum and stand up straight! is the last-minute advice received by Tim Chilton, Harry Beadle, Jim Ragland, Dave Skorcz, Dennis Nadler, Dixie Warren, Carol Weber, Evelyn Miller, Juliana Nuernberger, and Kathryn Pannier, vocal soloists. Not pictured, Mike Gordon. 47 Our constant companions - who, what, where, when, why, how SPO I LIGHT STAFF Betty Sauerwein.........................Editor Carolyn Beck - - - Business Manager Dave I Iaglek, Mike Gordon, and Doris Steinwagner - - - Advertising Boy Lee Albert, Frances Kncvvitz, Richard Kosarck. Ruth Muench, Judy Scace, Mary Schneidewind, Carla Walborg, and Dennis Nadler ------- Reporters Miss Betty Jane Shaugiinessy - - Sponsor Everyone looks forward to reading the Spotlight with its interesting pictures, news stories, and features. Published on the last Friday of each month, it is always a hit with the student body. The staff members arc students selected by the editor and approved by the spmsor. The critical ratings furnished by the National Scholastic Press Association. of which the paper is a member, encourage the staff members to strive for greater improvement in each issue. As a result of their hard work and untiring effort, they secure valuable experience in journalism. Checking proof and making up the page layouts at the Journal Press ore Dave Hoger, Judy Scoce. Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy, sponsor; Carolyn Beck, Roy lee Albert, Richard Kosorek, Frances Knewitz, Mary Schneidewind, Betty Sauerwein, Carla Walborg, Ruth Mucnch, and Dennis Nadler. “Don't forget the December 21 deadline!’’ exclaims Editor Mary as Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy, sponsor; Beverly Tanner, Jane Stutz, Helen Schaller, Erna Spalt, Mary Schneidewind, Juliana Nuernberger, Judy Ballard, Janet Kirchhoefer, Mary Ann Lindauer, Don Wilson (kneeling), and Corolyn Bardos carefully study Vespa page layouts and soles campaign posters. VESPA STAFF Mary Schneidewind..........................Editor Janet Kirchhoefer - - - Easiness Manager Mary Ann Lindauer - Assistant Business Manager Erna Spalt ----- Artist Don Wilson...........................Photographer I Ielen Schaller, Jane Stutz, Dave Kammler, Juliana Nuernberger, Beverly Tanner - Editorial Staff Carolyn Bardos - - Business Staff Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy - Sponsor By belonging to the National Scholastic Press Association and attending their annual national convention held during the latter part of August, our staff gains enthusiasm and acquires new ideas. The 1956 Vespa received a first place rating from NSPA. This has encouraged our staff to work even able yearbook in 1957. Each year the Vespa makes its debut at the annual Publications Banquet which is sponsored by Quill and Scroll. 49 We live by our dummy and deadline schedule! On November 8 under the super vision of Miss Betty June Shu ugh nessy and Mr. Waiter Price, the junior class presented E. Clayton McCarty's Not ht A Thousand Years, a three-act comedy involving the trials and tribulations of arranging a “perfect date.” An extraordinary courtroom drama, originally staged on Broadway hv Al Woods, was presented hv the senior class on March 26 under the direction of Mrs. Gladys Stookey and Mr. Don Sexton. The Night of January 16th tersely deals with a famous murder trial and follows American court procedures accurately and realistically, making it educational as well as entertaining. The jury was selected from the audience. As Great-Aunt Alice (far right) wonders why Martha doesn't put more meat on Juniorand Cousin Alicia giggles hysterically, the Matthews and Conroys come to the rescue of Buzz whose pants were scorched by the fire in the barbecue pit. Defense Attorney Stevens questions notorious gangster Larry Regan at the trial of the state of New York vs. Karen Andre while the District Attorney, witnesses, and court attendants listen attentively. Dramatics in action! NOT IN A Bert Arden Martha Conroy George Conroy - - Marjorie Conroy Junior Conroy -Dilly Dalton Mrs. Grigsby -Mrs. Matthews -Jeanie Matthews -Paul Matthews Hap...................... Mrs. Babble ton -Morrison Vanderpool -Buzz Flugle -Great-Aunt Alice -Cousin Alicia - THOUSAND YEARS Phillip Legendre Judy Emery Dave Roth Frances Knevvitz Dave Kammler Sondra Becker Dorothy Gasser Juliana Nuernherger Carla Walborg Tim Chilton Melvin Lischcr Janice Waelti Roy Legendre Dave I lager Judy Ballard Sue Ann Bachmann THE NIGHT OF JANUARY SIXTEENTH }rison Matron - - - Nadine Weidemann ail iff..........................Fred Mueller Judge Heath - Jim Woods District Attorney 1lint - Lee Schallcr His Secretary Jane Stutz Defense Attorney Stevens Clint Keck His Secretary Carolyn Beck C lerk of the Court Jack Bchn ken Karen Andre I lelen Schallcr Dr. Kirkland Clary Campbell Mrs. John Hutchins Margie Bush Homer Van Fleet - Don Wilson Elmer Sweeny Armin Stehl Nancy Lee Fattlktter - Mary Schneidewind Magda Svenson - Millie Cortncr John Graham Whitfield Arnold Rowoltl Jane ('handler Vcrnell Eberhardt Siguard Jungcjuist Lerov Dinges Larry Began - Fred Keck lloberta Van Bensselaer Judy Pannier Stenographer - Betty Sauerwein j Policeman Kenny Schopfcr Ah, gay Paree! An evening in Paris! A night to be long remembered! In the Mural Room of the I lotel Belleville a make - believe wonderland of gav Paris was enhanced bv a miniature Eiffel Tower against realistic murals of low-flying planes and snow- capped mountains. Following the banquet, Toastmistress Mary Schnci-dewind introduced Don Wilson, Ron Blair, Jane Stutz, Lee Schaller, and Joe Schneider who provided a program of short stories, jokes, musical selections, and poems. Everyone’s heart was throbbing with excitement as the music of the Kings Men came to a brief pause at 11:30. During a short ceremony Clint Keck and Mary Schneidewind were crowned king and queen by Joe Schneider and Vivian Skaer, retiring king and queen. Students are often designated to represent our school at various fairs, contests, conventions, and camps. While attending these functions their role is to create a favorable impression of NACI1S and serve as a liaison between New Athens and other communities. In this respect, they are experiencing one of the most important phases of student life. The programs for these conventions are centralized around panel discussions and lectures on specific problems in the field which the student represents In addition, a variety of educational and entertaining tours supplement the days’ activities, thus providing a wholesome and beneficial program for all delegates. Upon their return home, each student conveys new ideas and enthusiasm to the students they represented. At home or away-we still represent NACHS. “Which office did you run for ot Girls' State? asks Armin Stehl of Mary Schneidewind after he explains to her his duties as an attorney at law at Boys' State . . . Smiles are enough evidence of the wonderful memories cherished by Mary Schneidewind and Dave Roth of the State Student Council Convention while Sondro Becker and Ruth Muench (center) recall their experiences at cheerleading camp . . . Heading for home means leaving behind all the fun of the NSPA Convention at Ann Arbor, Michigan attended by Mary Schneidewind, Miss Betty Jane Shaughnessy, Carolyn Beck, Juliana Nuernberger, Mary Ann lindauer, and Carla Walborg . . . Harold Wiegand, an active FFA'er shown with his prize-winning hogs, also received three A’s for his turkey entries at the FFA Fair in Steele-ville, Illinois . . . All aboard for New Athens, calls lee Schaller. It's time for Melvin lischer, Patty Hesse, Jane Stutz, Judy Vielweber, Sondra Becker, and Emily Walker to leave Egyptian Music Camp ot DuQuoin, Illinois . . . Arnold Rowold assembles his clarinet in readiness for State FFA Band as Frances Knewitz dreams of her long-awaited week at FHA Camp . . . Mary Schneidewind proudly models her FFA Sweetheart jacket which was presented to her at the Annual Barnwarming by FFA President Arnold Rowold. 52 1-2 3-Oomph! There goes my muscle again! exclaim Fern Mueller, (1st row) Sue Ann Bochmann, Margie Bush, Dorothy Gasser, Patsy Bruns, Lorraine Brown; (2nd row) Mary Lou Barthel, Carolyn Bardos, Verla Mae Kuehn, Helen Grott, Joyce Herman; (3rd row) Priscilla Dudeck, Frances Knewitz, Joan Hoffman, and Sandra Kraus, while Mrs. Bernice Cox leads the practice of calisthentics to keep their figures trim. Not pictured, Carolyn Emery. All set to go on the fall hike to Keim's Creek preceding the G.A.A. initiation are Bonnie McBride, Beverly Tanner, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Ruth Muench, Judy Pannier, Nadine Weidemann, Juliana Nuernberger, Carla Walborg, Dixie Warren, Betty Mohr, Karen Nadler, Carol Weber, Emily Walker, Judy Scoce, Evelyn Miller, and Joyce Weidemann. Zest for sports adds spice to school days. The Girls’ Athletic Association, affiliated with the Illinois I ligh School Girls’ Athletic Association, has improved its standards and activities extensively this past year. Under the capable guidance of their sponsor, Mrs. Bernice Cox. the girls have gained an appreciation for sports and developed new skills in archery, howling, basketball, soccer, speedball, and tap dancing. 53 Baseball Cheerleaders Basketball Will it drop in for a Texas leaguer or will Roy Legendre, Louis Emge, or Larry Stahl catch that high fly . . . During a tight game with Mascoutah we find Richard Forhan, Edward Hansel, Marvin Kaiser, James Newman, John Main, and Jim Woods conferring on the pitcher's mound to boost each other's morale . . . After a fellow Jacket tipped a triple during a practice game, Richard Forhan slides into home plate while James Newman catches. Jackets wind up season with triumph. FALL SCORES SPRING SCORES TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY WE Okawville 3 11 Waterloo 0 16 Columbia 3 I Columbia 3 6 Freeburg 0 1 Freeburg 4 2 Waterloo 7 1 Waterloo 5 1 Lebanon 5 4 Trico 7 0 Marissa 0 7 Valmever 4 3 Mascoutah 5 4 Red Bud 5 12 Valmever 1 4 (10 innings) (9 innings) Lebanon 3 16 Red Bud 2 3 Red Bud 1 3 O’Fallon 0 7 Mascoutah 4 2 Belleville 15 1 Gorham 7 0 Gorham 17 15 O’Fallon 1 5 Cobden 1 2 Trico 5 4 Cobden 1 7 Waterloo 2 5 Marissa 0 5 Mascoutah 2 0 While some are ginger hitters and others ore persistent and Dennis Nadler, Manager; Second row: Donald Neff, fielders, our Jackets baseball team rests here for a moment Roy Lengendre, Morris Dinges, Richard Kosarek, Charles with Coach Ed Thies. In the first row left to right ores Zinkhon, Louis Emge, and Allan Birkner. Third row: Mike Allan Hanft, Manager; Lorry Stohl, Richard Forhan, James Goodall, Larry Phillips , Marvin Kaiser, Harry Beadle, Edward Newman, Jim Woods, John Main, Victor Main, , Cletus Miller, Hansell, and Coach Ed Thies. Coach Ed Thies presents a new varsity letter to John Main while (first row) Fred Keck, Arnold Rowold, Don Wilson, Clint Keck, Jim Woods, Dave Roth, Jack Behnken, Cletus Miller; (back row) Gary Campbell, Larry Stahl, Louis Emge, Eugene Napier, Richard Forhan, Jomes Newman, Morvin Kaiser, Larry Phillips, and Dave Hager, wait their turn. J-A-C-K-E-T-S Beat ’em! The NA Club was reorganized this year under the leadership of Coach Ed Thies. President Jim Woods, Vice President Clint Keck, and Secretary-Treasurer Dave Roth are the officers. Boys belonging to the Cluh must have earned a varsity letter in either baseball or basketball. One of the projects of the NA Club has been the securing of warm-up pants for the A team. Our five cheerleaders enkindle the extra spark ol interest at all our games. These girls who arc selected by the student body increase the morale of both the spectators and players and thereby do their share to help win our games. Spirits run high as the varsity cheerleaders Sandra Kraus, Joyce Weidemann, Sondra Becker, Margie Bush, Juliana Nuernberger, prepare for the first home game. Working industriously to complete the giant Yellow Jacket for the first home game are (in front) Judy Ballard, (back) Priscilla Dudeck, Erna Spalt, and Sandra Kraus. H Onward to Victory! Here are the record-setting Jackets: C. Keck, ). Woods, F. Keck, ]. Behnken, ]. Main, ]. Newman, R. Forhan, D. Roth, L. Phillips, and E. Napier, who, after winning the Kaskaskia Tournament, January 22-25, went on to clinch first place in the Kaskaskia Conference. One of the most disappointing games for all was the game dropped to Aviston in the New Baden Invitational Tournament which merited the Yellow' Jackets a second place trophy. I laving led the Cahokia Conference, 7-1, w'c settled for second place after falling prey to Waterloo in the last conference game. Following an easy victory over Marissa, the Jackets w'ere matched w'ith Steeleville in the final game of the District Tournament, February 25-28. In the final seconds of the overtime, Clint Keck scored the w'inning field goal qualifying the Jackets for participation in the Regional Tournament. The 1957 squad W'as the first to represent New Athens in a regional tournament since 1949. Although we entered our first game with high spirits and great expectations, Sparta handed us a defeat which drew' our outstanding season to a close. Coach Ed Thies, right, reviews a defensive play before game Zinkhon, Victor Main, Richard Kosarek, Marvin Kaiser, Harry time for the “Junior Jackets, Mike Gordon, manager; Charles Beadle, Dennis Nadler, and Larry Stahl. District Tournament climax a thrilling 23-4 season TOWN WE THEY TOWN WE THEY TOWN WE THEY Marissa 45 18 Lebanon 51 36 Valmeyer 58 33 New Baden 65 38 Assumption 56 41 Mascoutah 58 49 Bed Bud 61 36 Waterloo 57 38 Columbia 54 37 O’Fallon 45 30 Lebanon 55 36 Lebanon 68 44 Valmeyer 88 27 Aviston 49 53 Cathedral 48 46 Freeburg 52 48 Valmeyer 69 34 Waterloo 46 48 Mascoutah 66 51 Columbia 60 48 Marissa 54 43 Columbia 77 60 O’Fallon 53 50 Steclcville 51 49 Bed Bud 65 44 Freeburg 47 53 Sparta 59 48 New Baden Invitational Tournament Koskoskio Tournament District Tournament Regional Tournament Clint Keck, captain of the Jackets, drives high to gain control Jackets' triumphant season ... 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Inc., New Athens Gordon's Place, Junction Routes 156-159 Hecker Quarry Inc., New Athens Hepp Truck Service, New Athens Josten's, Bob Wells, Rep., Johnson City, III. Verlan Juenger, New Athens Vince Kosarek, Contractor and Builder, New Athens Krupp's Cafe, New Athens Linda's Cafe, New Athens Marissa Cleaners, Marissa Mohr's Electrical Service, New Athens Semaphore Chics! Shopper's Forum, New Athens Si's Place, New Athens State Farm Insurance, C. E. Duncan, New Athens The Kings Men, — Edwardsville, Illinois Twilight, New Athens M. L. Williams, Chiropractor, New Athens Record Printing and Advertising Co., Belleville, Illinois The Vespa Staff appreciates the interest and co-operation of everyone who contributed to the success of the 1957 Vespa. As the Kaskaskia River journeys southward through llli nois it becomes larger, until it reaches its final destination and empties its waters to the Mississippi River at Fort Gage, Illinois. Most of its course flows leisurely but in places rapids and torrents cause its waters to rage. These raging waters swirl midst the rapids until the river again becomes calm and continues its journey to join the Mississippi. We, as students start our education with little knowledge, but as the years pass we gain the knowledge we need to reach our goals in life. The path we follow will not always be clear as it will have many trials and tribulations which we must overcome to reach our chosen goals. What lies beyond the bend? 72