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

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1958 volume:

PAGE MISSING Introduction 4 Administration Sponsored By: A Friend 5 Dedication 6 History Department Sponsored By: Foirwoy Deportment Store, New Athens, Phone 6 8 English Department Sponsored By: Kaiser-Stookey Inc., New Athens, Phone 114 9 Science Department Sponsored By: Behnken Trucking Service, New Athens, Phone 64 10 Mathematics Department Sponsored By: Hull Funeral Home, New Athens, Phone 9 11 Industrial Arts Department Sponsored By: New Athens Lumber Company, New Athens, Phone 36 12 Commerce Department Sponsored By: Brown's School, St. Louis 13 Agriculture Department Sponsored By: Wilson Insurance Company, New Athens, Phone 207 14 Home Economics Department Sponsored By: Emil 0. Klingenfus, New Athens 15 Speech Department 16 Music Department Sponsored By: New Athens Real Estate and Insurance Co., Phone 10 17 Boys’ Physical Education Department 18 Non-Professional Employees 20 Girls’ Physical Education Department I9 The Class of 1958 22 The Class of 1959 Sponsored By: Quality Dairy, New Athens, Phone 201-R 31 The Class of 1960 32 The Class of 1961 Sponsored By: State Bank of New Athens, New Athens, Phone 10 33 Undercraduate Informals 34 Junior Play Sponsored By: Mary's Place, New Athens, Phone 251 and Del-Norm Market, New Athens, Phone 154 36 Senior Play Sponsored. By: Dave's Ford Ranch, Freeburg and Diehl's Jewelry, Belleville 37 Spotlight Sponsored By: The Journal Press, New Athens, Phone 32 38 Vespa Sponsored By: The Seminole Coal Co., New Athens, Phone 237 39 Band Sponsored By: Crown Footwear Manufacturing Co. Inc., New Athens, Phone 140 40 Chorus Sponsored By: Huber Sheet Metal, New Athens, Phone 106 41 Music Contest Sponsored By: Hi Way Lumber Company, New Athens, Phone 2 42 Representatives 44 Extra Activities 45 Junior-Senior Prom 46 Quill Scroll and I Ionor Society Sponsored By: Shaughnessy Co. Inc., St. Paul 1, Minn. 48 Student Council 49 Future Farmers of America Sponsored By: Karbers Pharmacy, New Athens, Phone 33 50 Future I Iomemakers of America Sponsored By: Auto Stove Works, New Athens, Phone 31 51 Cirls’ Athletic Association and Speech Club 52 Basketball Sponsored By: Hecker Quarry Inc. 54 Basketball Tournaments Sponsored By: Bill's Shell Service Station, New Athens, Phone 9407 55 Cheerleaders Sponsored By: Feurer Motor Company, Inc., New Athens, Phone 17 57 Baseball Sponsored By: Hi-Way Malt Shop Bowling Alley, New Athens, Phone 194 58 Patrons 59 Advertising 60 . . . and Our d jjondorS NACHS has grown and will continue to grow. Since its establishment in 1931 the high school has expanded its facilities to provide not only an academic curriculum but also one which includes subjects leading to a vocational career. Twenty years later a cafeteria was built to provide hot lunches for the students. In 1953 another big step was taken — the agriculture and home economics programs were improved and enlarged and a completely equipped industrial arts department was added. This past year NACHS once more moved ahead with the addition of modern band and practice rooms for the music department and a larger gymnasium which includes the most up-to-date athletic facilities. NACHS, seen through the row of sturdy maples, represents the growth of education in the community. 4 Inspecting the controls for the scoreboard in the new gymnasium are School Board members Bain Hunsaker, Clyde Erb, Allen Schlesinger, secretary, Clinton Beadle, Levi Seibert, Henry Spalt, August Schulz, and George Wirth, president. Continuous advancement is the Board's goal. 1 he Board of Education constantly reviews the curriculum anti facilities in order to provide a broader and more useful education for the students of the community. With educational opportunities foremost in mind, the board members work diligently and continuously to find the answers to such problems as: Arc class trips educational? Is our bus transportation adequate? and. Should the agricultural program be continued? Two of the most recent improvements are a soundproof band room and a larger, more modern gymnasium. Superintendent Bain Hunsaker carries out the administrative policies established by the board. I le overcomes many trying moments with his patience and knowledge to keep the school operating smoothly. 1 le is always ready and willing to lend a helping hand to any teacher or student. Do you hove o written excuse (or your obsence? asks Mr. Hunsaker as he signs a permit for a student to return to classes. 5 Mrs. Gladys Stookey a echca ti on The students of NACHS dedicate the 1958 Vespa in appreciation ol your interest in us and vour constant cooperation and understanding. We are truly grateful for your capable leadership, pleasing personality, and interesting instruction. For all these things and many more, we thank you, Mrs. Gladys Stookey. 6 Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich, ond Mr. Allen Free sdcci deni icS 7 Dorothy Oelrich, B.A. . . . Some of these replicas seem authentic agree Joe Weidemann, Dave Kammler, Carlo Walborg, and Erna Spalt as they look over o collection of Indian relics and 17th Century dolls prepared by the fourth hour United States history students . . . The German students con now answer ■'Jawohr to the question, Sprechen Sui Deutsch?” History proves the world never stands still. Two new courses added to the curriculum and Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich’s regular history schedule this year were modern literature and German. Short stories, biographies, essays, poems, plays and novels from the 18th Century to present times were read and discussed by the students in modern literature. Throughout the year the importance of authors’ influence on the people was stressed as a basis for understanding their works. Linder the instruction of Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich the German class not only learned to speak and sing in German but also to write the script. Since New Athens is originally a German settlement, the students took a special interest in learning the language of their forefathers. In addition to the new classes, Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich teaches United States history and world history. The J J Illinois and United States Constitutions were thoroughly studied as a part of the United States history course. Before graduation each student is required to pass a test on the Constitution. World history students studied cyerything from the ancient Egyptians, to the fall of the Roman Empire, to the events of the present day. For a more basic background, reports were given on famous sculptors, painters, and scientists. The discussion on Ryn van Rembrandt proves to be every bit as interesting as is indicated by the pensive looks on the faces of the 9th hour world history doss ... By leading a discussion on the Civil War, Mrs. Oelrich brings out its importance to her 5th hour U. S. History students . . . The Red and the Black is on example of a psychological novel,” explains Dixie White to the modern literature class . . . Librarian Dorothy Oelrich helps Chucky Oberholtzer find additional information for his science class os Dorothy Gasser and Joann Juenger look over several new magazines that just arrived. 8 Under the supervision of Mrs. Glodys Stookey, Roy Legendre end your eavesdropping, Lancelot Briggs, — a scene from the and Tim Chilton hang pictures of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales sophomore English ploy, The Trysting Place. . . . Mrs. Gladys which were drawn by the senior English class . . . This will Stookey, B.A. English is essential for learning. To achieve the most from English one must acquaint himself with many words, their meanings and how to use them. Under the excellent guidance of Mrs. Gladys St(x)key, the students were taught to better understand the English language. They learned to express themselves proficiently both written and oral. By doing projects in English class the students re- vealed their many talents. The fourth-year class drew excellent sketches of characters from Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales. The sophomores presented two plavs entitled “The Trysting Place” and “The Monkeys Paw,” at an assembly during National Education Week. Starting the second semester Mrs. Stookey taught a special college preparatory English course for those students interested in attending college. Holle os he and Ruth Ann Roe, Sharon Bald, Evelyn Miller, Judy Scace, and Joyce Weidemann portray characters from the play, Julius Caesar. With Christmas spirit foremost in their minds, the freshmen industriously decorate the English room . . . While Mrs. Stookey was convalescing from an automobile accident, Mr. Ed Schmelzel was substitute English teacher . . . Et tu Brute exclaims Dennis 9 Mr. Allen Free, one of the two science teachers at NACI IS, gives to students the basic understanding of the natural sciences which are so important in this modem day and age. Mathematics, the foundation of all science, is one of the subjects taught by Mr. Free. Starting with algebra and branching out into plane geometry, solid geometry and trigonometry, the student acquires the knowledge necessary for the iurther study of astronomy, physics and chemistry. By studying biology (the study of the structure and function of living plants and animals) the student learns how all living things arc kept alive. This knowledge lays the foundation for the study of medicines and zoology. The fourth subject taught by Mr. Free is physics, which includes the study of such things as sound, light, heat, electricity and mechanics, all based on energy. By adding to this basic scientific understanding acquired in high school the students are able to further their search for knowledge, to contribute more to the worldwide struggle for peace. Science and mathematics play important rolls Algebra isn’t too bad, says Patti Hesse to Jimmy Feurer and Chucky Obcrholtzer as Mr. Free gives Donnie Bald, Jalane Moran, and Sam Casleton advice on how to solve the problems. . . . . Allen A. Free, B.S. of Ed. . . . Has it risen or fallen? asks Charles Knewitz as he and Chucky Oberholtzer check the barometer while Patti Hesse and Irma Parker record the reading. . . . Gee, the baby sparrow hawk is small compared to the eagle, exclaims Carolann Schwartz while Emily Walker, Dennis Holle, Mr. Free, Allen Spalt, and Billy Stolte make comparisons . . . Is it right? David Kammler asks as Mr. Free explains a trig problem to the members of the advanced moth class . . . What a shock! shouts David Kammler to Kenny Kraus, Jim Ragland, Mr. Free, Sandra Kraus, Marianne Kirchhoefer, and Bruce Kosarek. 10 The representative from the highway department tests Diane Armstutz's and Richard Kosarek's vision before issuing their instruction permits . . . Don Schriner, B.Ed.; M.S. . . . “Please fill out these permit applications with ink, instructs the driver's license tester . . . Following study hall regulations, Bruce Kosarek signs out to get a book from his locker as Mr. Schriner checks the roll . . . Mr. Schriner explains how to find the unknown in an equation to his first hour algebra class . . . Richard Kosarek and Harry Beadle put their geometry construction problems on the board so Mike Gordon, Allen Spalt, and Billy Stolte can compare their work. in our struggle for world leadership. Although the importance of mathematics has, perhaps, not been readily apparent in the past, today’s foreign advances in science have brought to the attention of everyone the importance of more intensive study in the field of mathematics. Mr. Schriner’s algebra students studied the relationship of numbers by means of letters and other symbols. This course also included the solution of equations and continued fractions. Not only did plain geometry students study the measurements of solids, surfaces, lines and angles but they also realized, as the course progressed, the value of being able to clearly think out problems step by step. To prepare the outstanding mathematics students for entry in the National Mathematics Contest in March, Mr. Schriner started an evening class. 1 he main object of the course was not only to review but to increase the students’ knowledge in mathematics. Along with these duties Mr. Schriner also assisted with the driver’s education program which prepared future drivers to operate motor vehicles safely. Before starting a new project, Mr. Pieron instructs the industrial arts students to draw up specific plans to guide them . . . Tim Chilton and Allan Birkner demonstrate the technique used in bending metal . . . Terry Worms, Roy Legendre, Kenny Kraus and Joseph Pieron, B.S. M.S. Eugene Napier work at their own speed to complete the articles they are making in woodworking class . . . Mr. Pieron teaches the freshmen how to read an official air force map. Do it well and do it once. The industrial arts department offers a wide variety of equipment for teaching the boys of NACHS crafts and skills in woodworking, metal working, mechanical drawing, and electrical essentials. These classes are under the supervision of Mr. Joseph Pieron. One of the f avorite phases of the program is woodworking in which the students can make not only items for themselves hut also beautiful gifts for others. By acquiring skill in other crafts the student is prepared for a non-professional occupation upon his graduation from high school. Mr. Pieron also teaches boys’ physical education and coaches junior high varsity sports. 12 Business opportunities galore! The many business courses offered give the students a better understanding of the functions of the business world. Miss Shaughncssy’s actual secretarial experience proves very valuable in helping the students recognize and cope with the problems they may encounter. Shorthand students learned the basic fundamentals of Gregg shorthand while the transcription class strived for mail-ability in transcribing their notes. Future bookkeepers were kept busy working with journals, ledgers and work sheets. I he tvping classes learned many techniques, which help them in both personal and professional work. Filing, business machines and advanced typing are the major secretarial duties covered by the secretarial practice class. Each girl served as secretary for a faculty member to gain some practical business experience. Betty Jane Shaughnessy, B.B.A., M.Ed., C.P S Bookkeeping projects con be frustrating, but a smile is always in order when everything balances. . . . The transcription class types, corrects errors, and checks the letters just dictated. . . . After being instructed on the proper form for typing minutes, the secretarial practice class prepares to begin their work. . . . The afternoon typing class strives to increase their accuracy and speed through one-minute timings. . . . Having learne the basic fundamentals, the shorthand students begin letter dictation. . . . The stoff photographer caught these students typing intently on their six weeks exam. Be sure the sides of the steer feeder ore in perfect alignment ' Elroy Parker advises Albert Winter and Herbert Parker . . . “Did you know there were so many parts to a petunia?” Mr. Taylor asks Karen Lischer, Ruth Ann Roe, Karen Nadler, Lorraine Brown, Patsy Bruns, Betty Mohr, Sharon Bald, Evelyn Miller, Joyce Weidemonn, Ronald Kniepkamp, Carolyn Emery, Harold Weigand, Roy Albert, Dennis Breithaupt, Dave Skorcz and Lela Mae Falkenhien. . . . Please move my sheep feeder over in that corner” Bonnie McBride, one of the two girls now enrolled in agriculture, asks Charles Lompc and Lonnie Schuetz. . . . Guests at the FFA Barnworming anxiously await the announcement of the Chapter Sweetheart. Agriculture-producing for lining Through the study of biology and agriculture Mr. Dennis Taylor helps the students gain knowledge relating to living organisms. The biology class took walks through the fields in search of examples of the plants which they had studied from their textbooks. One of their most interesting projects was the collection and identification of insects. In order to learn the various muscles, organs, and respiratory systems of mammals the class disected frogs and crawfish. Crop rotation, contour and strip farming, and the most effective types of fertilizers are a few of the modern ideas of farming covered in Mr. Taylor’s agriculture classes. In the spring and fall the students offered to test soil for farmers living in the surrounding area. In addition to studying the soil and planting, the students also constructed farm eejuipment such as hog houses and cattle feeders and learned how to care for and operate various farm machinery. A visit to the Purina Experimental Farms in Missouri, where the agriculture students saw examples of the farming theories they had discussed, climaxed the year’s studies. Dennis Taylor, B.S. . . . Karen Lischer, Lela Falkenhein, the minute organisms in biology. . . . Accurate soil testing Joyce Weidemonn, Evelyn Miller, Sharon Bald and Carolyn by members of the agriculture class determines the correct Emery find that microscopes are indispensible in studying amount of fertilizer necessary to increase farm produce. Peggy Wildermann, Kathy Brown, Frances Winter, Sharon sewing of the garment. . . . Freshman girls agree that their Bald and Miss Jean Tate hove learned by experience that double period of home economics passes quickly as they marking and pinning patterns eliminates mistakes in the hurry to complete their sewing projects. . . . Jean Tate, B.S. The study of home economics makes successful homemakers. The home economics department is under the skillful supervision of Miss Jean Tate. The beginning home economics students learned the fundamentals of cooking, through the use of basic recipes, and sewing by making simple aprons, skirts, and blouses. The second year students further applied these skills by planning complete meals, budgeting an imaginary family for a year, designing and decorating a dream home and sewing more complicated garments such as dresses. Near the end of the year, following a unit on home nursing, the sophomores visited the Red Bud I Iospital, where they were taken on a tour of the Maternity and Children’s wards. Senior home economics students prepared themselves for the more immediate future through discussions on dating, going steady engagements, marriages and child care. They visited Straubs Jewelry Store where they studied various types of silverware, china and crystal. To illustrate the wedding plans they would like to make, the senior girls put together scrapbooks containing pictures of their trousseau, wedding, reception and honeymoon. Later, as a culmination to the unit on weddings, the senior girls, accompanied by Miss Tate, attended a bridal fashion show at Stix, Bacr Fuller in St. Louis. Refreshments served teachers and students by the sophomore girls began an afternoon of Christmas festivities. . . . Sophomore girls, Carol Weber, Lorraine Brown, Patsy Bruns, and Karen Lischer, work industriously to meet the deadline on the Christmas room decorating contest. . . . Senior girls, Mary Ann Ruess, Judy Emery, Janice Woeltz, Frances Knewitz, Helen Grott, Carla Walborg, Sandra Kraus, and Doris Steinwagner learn how to cope with small children by baby sitting during their unit on child care. The study of sociology and speech aids better community living. Sociology and speech classes are under the direction of Mr. Kcrmit Jackson. Sociology is the study of people and their relationship to one another. 1 hrough informal conferences the students discuss the problems of society, democracy, and marriage, acquiring many valuable standards that will aid them in facing the problems encountered in a community. The speech class learned the proper method of oration. A debate was held during class concerning the improvement of the school system. As the year progressed the students learned how to present their opinions and ideas verbally. At the Christmas assembly the class presented a one-act play entitled ‘‘Muggsy s First Christmas”. Sociology students gather the information needed for their semester themes on the sociological problem of their choice. . . . Kermit Jackson, B.S.E. . . . Confusion results when the Maxwells mistake burglars, Muggsy and Elmer, for their uncle and companion who are to visit them at Christmas. . . . “Gee Elmer, I never had a Christmas present before’ , says Muggsy mournfully, during the final dress rehersal of the speech class Christmas play. . . . Mr. Jackson explains to the speech class the importance of correct pronunciation and enunciation of words. Don Sexton, B.M.E. . . . New Athens and Freeburg Dance Bands accompany soloist Sondra Becker at the Joint Concert in November. . . . During the playing of High Tor , the joint bands give the audience the impression that they are scaling a mountain. . . . Frances Hunsaker, B.S. . . . Mr. Sexton helps Judy Isom, Diane Loesche, Lela Falkenhein, and Peggy Freeh, keep an even tempo during their weekly lesson. . . . Harry Beadle, Richard Kosarek, Dennis Nadler, and Joe Woolford take one last look at the stage setting before taking their places in the Nativity Scene. . . . As the familiar strains of Away in the Manger bring the Christmas Concert to a close. Nativity Scene members stand in silent reverence. Behind a tone lies a background of art and skill. Intensive training and practice underlie the success of a good vocalist or instrumentalist. To help encourage and aid students in practicing, individual, sound-proof practice rooms were included as a part of the new hand room. Each member now has a chance to work out difficult passages without interference from other players. Sch(X)l owned instruments provide any student an opportunity to become better acquainted with music by participating in the music program. Individual or group instructions are given free of charge to all advanced and beginning members of the band and chorus. Further musical knowledge is developed through the making of reports and the study of major and minor scales. 17 I his was Mr. Robert I). Leigh's first year of teaching at NACI IS. In addition to coaching basket hall and baseball, he also taught physical education, health and the basic fundamentals of driver training. I he health class studied the various muscular and respiratory functions of the lx dy. In connection with driver training, the students learned how to administer artifical respiration and apply first-aid in case of an accident. The physical education classes were taught the skills of various sports and how to play each correctly. This year as a new activity, bowling was added to the busy athletic schedule. Physical education programs help to build Boys of the fourth hour P.E. doss proctice diligently to goin the balance for a perfect head-stand. . . . Strained faces and aching backs are all part of building a human pyramid. . . . “How was that for perfect form? asks Allan Birkner, os he serves a shuttlecock during a badminton game. . . . Mr. Leigh explains the parts of the heart to the third hour health class. . . . “Wow! I got a strikel” yells Johnny Main while other members of the fifth hour p.e. class await their turns to bowl. . . . Daily exercise contributes to the strengthening of the body muscles. Joyce Herman, Judy Scace ond Joan Hoffman work steadily to complete the paper Yellow Jacket through which the varsity boys will moke their entrance at the first basketball game. . . . The p.e. girls don't always walk on their knees — just when they are doing the folk dance, The Seven Hops. ’ . . . That's real good form, Noreen, agree Patsy Bruns, Kay Edwards, Barbara Kneipkamp, Carolyn Emery and Jolane Moran striving to improve their archery form. . . . Daily exercises are a big help in keeping triml . . . Swinging in rhythm helps the girls to maintain perfect balance. . . . Keep those knees up, directs Miss Cox while teaching a new dance routine to the 5th hour p.e class. sound minds as well as sound bodies. Under the guidance of Miss Bernice Lands Cox the girls’ physical education classes acquired fundamental skills in various sports including softball, soccer, badminton, volleyball, deck tennis and ping-pong. I he month of December was devoted to learning folk dances which were presented at the annual Christmas party and the P.T.A. meeting. During the second semester, basketball and bowling were emphasized. By using the facilities of the local howling alley, it was possible for bowling to be introduced into the physical education activities this year. Each class, divided into two teams, participated in basketball competition with the losers treating the winners at the end of the season. Their never-ending jobs are always well done. Behind the scenes of NAC1 IS, system and order are maintained with the cooperation of the non-professional employees and the student help. The student workers enthusiastically assume the responsibility of their various tasks in the cafeteria, office and library. The success of the hot lunch program can be attributed to the able efforts of the cooks. Early each morning they can be found in the cafeteria kitchen Mr. Emil Ziegler and Mr. Philip Leilich help Mrs. Aetna Nagel, Mrs. Martha lischer and Mrs. Amanda Waeltz collect the supplies for lunch . . . Checking invoices is a tedious task, remarks Miss Juanita Dudeck to Mr. Russell Ziegler as he places the last package on the shelf . . . The bus drivers, Mr. Russel Ziegler, Mr. Wilmer Hentzel, Mr. Leonard Tricfenbach, Mr. Philip Leilich, Mr. Don Schriner and Mr. Erwin Kirchhoefer pause for a chat after their morning bus route . . . Mary Monroe, Verla Mae Kuehn, and Beverly Tanner unpack books, as Mrs. Oelrich instructs librarians, Mary Ann Reuss, Judy Ballard, Marianne busily preparing the daily meal for several hundred people. The neat, orderly appearance of the school and grounds is maintained throughout the year by the endless efficiency of the custodians. Through the performance of such tasks as emptying waste baskets, dusting halls, washing windows and keeping equipment in repair they make NACI IS a school of which each student can be trulv proud. Kirchhoefer, Dorothy Gasser, LaVerna Bollmeier, and Mary Ann Range how to decorate the library bulletin board . . . David Kammler's announcement over the PA system causes the offices workers, LaVerna Bollmeier, Mary Lou Barthel, Ruth Ann Roe, Barbara Kniepkamp, Sondro Becker, Sharon Bald and Joyce Weidemonn to listen curiously . . . Getting ready to set the tables for the noon meal are the cafeteria workers, Norman Phillips, Ronald Nipper, Melvin Lischer, LaVerna Bollmeier, Erna Spalt, Mary Monroe, Judy Ballard, Noreen Winkler, Joann Juenger, Patsy Bruns and Doris Steinwogner. Richard Kosarek, Jim Newman, Dave Roth, and Sammy Casleton CL US5e5 21 David John Roth John E. Main Sandra She Kraus Carla Lee Walborg The Seniors have reached another milestone in their lives. DAVID JOHN ROTH: Basketball I. 2; Class Officer 1, 2, 3, 4; NA Club 3; Class Play 3; Speech Club 3; FFA 1; Spotlight Staff 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; . . . JOHN E. MAIN: Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4: NA Club 1, 3; Speech Club 4; Class Officer 1, 3, 4; . . . SANDRA SUE KRAUS: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 2; Mixed Chorus 2; Class Officer 4; FI IA 1. 2, 3, 4; . . . CARLA LEE WALBORG: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Class Officer 3, 4; Class Play 3; French Club 2; GAA 1, 2, 3; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Staff I, 2, 3, 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4: Jackettes 3, 4. 22 Edward H. Armstutz Julia Ann Ballard When they look back over the last four years, EDWARD R. ARMSTUTZ: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: NA Club 2; . . . JULIA ANN BALLARD: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; CJiris’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 3; GAA I; FIIA 1; Vespa Stall' 3, 4; Speech Club 3; . . . SONDRA SUE BECKER: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus I, 2. 3; Class Play 3; GAA 1. 2, 3; FIIA I, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Staff 1, 2; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; . . . LAVERNA L. R0LLMEIER: Speech Club 4: FHA 1, 2. 3; . . . TIMOTHY MICHAEL CHILTON: Band 2: Boys' Chorus 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Class Plav 3; Speech Club 4; Vespa Staff 4; Transferred from Estevan Collegiate Institute, Estevan Saskatchewan, Canada, during his sophomore year. Sondra Sue Becker LaVerna L. Bollmeier Timothy Michael Chilton n 23 they will recall many memorable experiences. Judith Ann Emery Dorothy Celia Gasser JUDITH ANN EMERY: Class Play 3; FHA 3, 4; I lonor Society 3, 4; Transferred from Collinsville 1 ligli School during her Junior year; . . . DOROTHY CELIA GASSER: Band 1, 3; Class Play 3; GAA 1. 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; . . . HELEN LOUISE GROTT: Girls’ Chorus 1, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 4; GAA 1.2, 3; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Jackettes 2, 3, 4; . . . DAVID LEE HAGER: Baseball I, 2; NA Club 3; Class Play 3; Speech Club 4; Spotlight Staff 3; . . . DAVID WILLIAMS KAMMLER: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ Chorus 4; Mixed Chorus 4; Class Play 3; Speech Club 4: Vespa Staff 3, 4; Spotlight Staff 4; Quill Scroll 3, 4; Honor Societv 3, 4; Student Council 2, 3, 4: Band Officer 3, 4. Helen Louise Grott David Lee Hager David William Kammler 24 Frances Kathryn Knewitz Bruce William Kosarek Verla Mae Kuehn FRANCES KATHRYN KNEWITZ: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; French Club 2; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 4; Spotlight Staff 2, 3, 4; Student Council 3, 4; Band Officer 3, 4; . . . BRLICE WILLIAM KOSAREK: Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; . . . VERLA MAE KUEHN: Girls’ Chorus I, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 4; FHA 1, 2, 3, 4; . . . PHILIP THEODORE LEGENDRE: Class Play 3; Speech Club 4; . . . ROY W. LEGENDRE: Baseball 1, 3, 4; Class Plav 3; Speech Club 4. Philip Theodore Legendre Roy W. Legendre The varied courses, projects, and activities 25 Melvin John Lischer Diane Verna Loesche Cletus Louis Miller in which they have eagerly participated, MELVIN JOHN LISCHER: Band I, 2, 3, 4: Boys’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 4; Class Play 3; Speech Club 3 ... DIANE VERNA LOESCI IE: Band 2, 3, 4; Girls’ Chorus 1, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 4; . . . CLETUS LOUIS MILLER. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NA Club 3. I con hardly wait to see how cars are really assembled! exclaims Dorothy Gasser to Janice Waeltz, LaVerne Bollmeier, Joe Woolford, Cletus Miller and Melvin Lischer. 26 have given them confidence to take their places in the world MARY MARGARETTE MONROE: Band 4; Girls' Chorus 4; GAA 4; FHA 4; Cheerleader 4: Majorette 4; Transferred from Martin Van Buren I Iigh School, New York City, New York during her Senior year; . . . RUTH ANN MUENCH: Girls’ Chorus 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 4; Class Officer I; GAA 1, 2, 3; FIIA 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2; Jackettes 1. 2, 3, 4; . . . EUGENE WESLEY NAPIER: Band 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2: Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NA Club I. 2. 3; Speech Club 4; FFA 3, 4; Vespa Staff 4. Mary Margarette Monroe Ruth Ann Muench Eugene Wesley Napier 27 JULIANA NUERNBERGER: Girls Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FI IA I, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Jackettes I, 2, 3, 4; . . . LAWRENCE GREGORY PHILLIPS: Baseball 2, 3; Basketball 2, 3, 4; NA Club 3; French Club 2; Honor Society 3, 4; Transferred from Elizabeth town Area I ligh School, Elizabethtown. Pennsyl- vania, during his Sophomore year . . . MARY ANN RELISS: FI IA 1,2, 3, 4: . . . DAVID M. SKORCZ: Boys' Chorus 1, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus I, 3, 4; FFA I, 2, 3, 4; Student Council 1: . . . ERNA LEONA SPALT: Girls' Chorus 1; Mixed Chorus I: GAA 2; FI IA 1, 2, 3, 4; Vespa Staff 3, 4: Quill Scroll 3, 4: I lonor Society 3, 4. With high school days now completed, David M. Skorcz Erna Leona Spalt 28 Doris Steinwagner Janice Marianne Waeltz the Seniors look forward to a successful future DORIS STEINWAGNER: Band 2. 3, 4: Girls' Chorus I, 2, 3; Mixed Chorus I, 2, 3; Class Officer I, 2, 3; French Cluh 2; GAA I. 2; FI IA I, 2, 3, 4: Spotlight Staff 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council 4; . . . JANICE MARIANNE WAELTZ: Girls' Chorus 1, 2, 4; Mixed Chorus I. 2, 4: Class Play 3: GAA 1, 2. FI IA 1, 2. 3. 4; . . . HAROLD CHARLES WIEGAND: FFA 2, 3, 4; French Club 2; . . . ALBERT WINTER: FFA 4: transferred from Marissa High School during his Senior year . . . JOSEPII EARL WOOLFORD: FFA 3. 4; transferred from Sparta High School during his Junior year. Joseph Earl Woolford I Iarold Charles Wiecand Albert W inter Graduation day is both happy and sad for senior class members. First row. Sue Ann Bachmann, Carla Walborg, Mary Ann Ruess, Judy Emery, Juliana Nuernberger, and Sondra Becker. Second row-. Eddie Armstutz, Melvin Lischer, Phillip Legendre, Tim Chilton, Julia Ballard, Verio Mae Kuehn, Janice Waeltz. Second picture, First row: Frances Knewitz, Sandra Kraus, Erna Spalt, Diane Loesche, Ruth A uench, Helen Grott, and Dorothy Gasser. Second row: Larry Phillips, Dave Skorcz, David Kammler, Dove Hager, Eugene Napier, Johnny Main. Third row: Harold Wiegand, Bruce Kosarek, Cletus Miller, Dave Roth. . . . Doris Steinwagner and Dixie White take their turn checking coats — one of the many projects sponsored by the senior class . . . Babysitting at social affairs is another service the senior girls offer to parents of young children. . . . Quality is high and prices reasonable at the senior class bake sale. . . . Tim Chilton, Helen Grott, Sandra Kraus, Diane Loesche, Janice Waeltz, and Sondra Becker enjoy picking up papers for a paper drive. . . . Bruce Kosarek, Dave Hager, Dave Roth, and Dave Skorcz remove a halloween present from the premises. . . . The warm sun and pleasant water at Crab Orchard Lake bring smiles to senior bathing beauties, Doris Steinwagner, Juliana Nuernberger, Carla Walborg, Helen Grott, Ruth Muench, and Janice Waeltz. . . . Janice Waeltz, Frances Knewitz, Ruth Muench, Doris Steinwagner, Helen G.ott (kneeling), Sondra Becker, LaVerna Bollmeier, and Dorothy Gasser clown around on a class outing near Murphysboro. Seniors relax from their studies. 30 The Class of 1959 mooes a step closer to graduation. From the beginning of school in September, the juniors’ thoughts and plans are centered on the highlight of the year — the Junior-Senior Prom. I his function and their graduation trip are financed through the presentation ol a play and the operation of candv and soda concessions. M iss Bernice Uinds Cox and Mr. Bain I lunsaker capably assist and guide the class’s activities through the year. Carolyn Bardos Mary Lou Barthel Jeanette Beck Allon Birkner Eugene Birfcner Louis Emge Kenneth Kraus Charles Lampe Bonnie McBride Fern Mueller Jim Newman Kathryn Pannier Beverly Tonner Joe Weidemann Terry Worms 31 The Class of I960 has reached the half-way mark For the Sophomores the main event of their two 5ea s in high school has been a one-day trip to the Ozarks taken at the end of the freshmen year. 1 hey were accompanied by their class sponsors. Miss Jean Tate and Mr. Don Schriner. As freshmen their first business venture of selling ice cream and hot dogs was so successful that thc decided to continue it this year. The sophomores’ artistic ability and ingenuity is apparent to everyone each Christmas, for they have won consistently in the annual Student Council Christmas decorating contest. Roy Albert Diene Armstutx Shoron Bold Dennis Breithoupt Horry Boodle Lorroine Brown Potty Bruns Morris Dinges Corolyn Emery Lelo Folkenhien Mike Goodoll Mike Gordon Allan Hanft Dennis Holle Joann Juenger Ronald Kniepkamp Richard Kosorck Karen Lischer Victor Main Evelyn Miller Betty Mohr Dennis Nadler Koren Nadler Glenn Nopier Emily Wolker Dixie Lee Warren Carol Weber Joyce Weidcmann Clyde Zanders Charles Zinkhon 32 The Class of 1961 starts their climb toward higher education. Dressed in bathing suits and red flannels the freshmen made their dehut into high school society at the Student Council Initiation, September 18. Even though they were busy with their new high school routine they found time in February, to present an original variety show, “Frolicking Freshman Fambango,” directed by class sponsors, Mrs. Gladys Stookey and Mr. Don Sexton. Charles Knewitx Barbara Kniepkamp Frances Loeschc Jerry Lcinccke Jerry Meehan Jolonc Moran Carol Neff Ronald Nipper Barbara Nucrnbergei 33 Underclassmen participate in various activities. “Won’t we have fun the next four years? laughs freshman class sponsors, Mr. Don Sexton and Mrs. Gladys Stookey, to President Sammy Casleton, Treasurer Chuckie Oberholtzer, Vice-President Barbara Kniepkamp and Secretary Sondra Schopfer. . . . After many hours of hard work the freshman girls were honored with first prize in the Student Council Christmas decorating contest. . . . Don't the freshman boys look cute in their swim suits and high heels on initiation day? . . . The popcorn machine must be cleaned out everytime it's used, Mrs. Stookey instructs Jonice Zinkhon and Barbara Kneipkamp as they take their turn popping popcorn. . . . Sponsors Don Schriner and Jean Tate, and class officers. Treasurer Joyce Weidemann, Secretary Harry Beadle, Vice-President Mike Goodall and President Richard Kosarek examine the new drivers' training car. . . . Sell as much as you can before this ice cream melts, Carol Weber urges classmates Emily Walker, Dennis Breithaupt and lyle Schaller. . . . Sophomores Keren lischer, Ruth Ann Roe, Karen Nadler and Lorraine Brown pause on the steps to chat after a hard day's work. . . . While passing through a tornado stricken area in Missouri on their class trip, sophomores Mike Goodall, Eddie Hansell, Judy Scace, Charles Zinkhon and Evelyn Miller pause to assist in the clearing of debris. . . . After a junior doss meeting, sponsor Mr. Bain Hunsaker, Vice-President Rich Forhan, President Jim Newman, Treasurer Eugene Birkner, Secretary Marianne Kirchhoefer and sponsor Miss Bernice Lands Cox pause to discuss the invitations for the prom. . . . The juniors participated in the Illinois State-wide testing program in order to compare their academic ability with that of others throughout the state . . . Allan Birkner, Marv Kaiser, Mary Lou Barthel, Carolyn Bardos, Judy Isom and Kay Edwards agree that these posters should attract a large crowd to the junior play. . . . Everyone helps to patronize the junior candy concession during noon hour. 34 Diane Armstutz, Helen Grott, Jim Ragland, and Gerald Meehan ui 35 This is the Juniors first attempt at dramatics; Wilbur Maxwell Hercules N cl son ( eleste Nelson in a Quigley Frankie Nelson Mrs. Nelson Mr. Nelson Granny FINDERS CREEPERS By Donald Payton Jim Ragland Louie Emge Beverly Tanner Joan I loffman Fern Mueller Judy Isom Joe Weidemann Joyce Hermann Mr. Quigley Dr. Brown Madeline Harry Schuster Claude Henry Stage hands Prompters - Rich Forhan Eugene Birkncr Marianne Kirch hoefer Terry Worms Jim Newman Lonnie Schuetz Marv Kaiser and Kenny Kraus eanette Beck and Kathryn Pannier Kenny Kraus and Lonnie Schuetz helped with the production of the play by taking care of backstage activities . . . . Gloom hangs heavy over Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Harry Schuster when Mr. Quigley is pronounced dead. . . . The varied expressions of Jim Ragland, Eugene Birkner, Joan Hoffman, Beverly Tanner, Rich Forhan, Fern Mueller, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Judy Isom and Terry Worms reflect many different thoughts as they concentrate intently on the directors' last minute instructions. . . . This part is cute,” laughs Mrs. Gladys Stookey as she and Mrs. Cordelia Favor prepare to direct the junior play. • Hold him. Here! Dr. Brown's the villainl cries Wilbur to Hercules, Mr. Quigley, Grandma Nelson, Nina Quigley, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson, Harry Schuster, Madeline Quigley, Celeste, Frankie and Claude. 36 As the curtain closes on the final scene of the senior play, “Dear Phoebe, the cast heaves a sigh of relief. . . . Olga, the murderess hides behind a desk as Rocky Gilbert, Mickey Riley and Bill Hastings look horrified at Rochelle lying dead on the floor. . . . Big Joe Moroni, mistaking Mrs. Parrish for Bill Hastings, hits her over the head and into the arms of Rocky Gilbert. . . . Mr. Fosdick overhears Humphery kidding the girls about becoming Aunt Phoebe in one of the scenes from the senior play. . . . Even after hours, while the cleaning woman tries to do her work, the newspaper office is still active. . . . Caught in the act of eavesdropping to get gossip for her column, Sandra Winched, society page editor, shrinks back when Mrs. Parrish's finger taps her on the shoulder. the Seniors are eager to present their second play. DEAR PHOEBE” By Tom Taggart and James Reach Directed by Mrs. Gladys Stookey and Mrs. Cordelia Favcr Bill Hastings -Mickey Riley G. R. Fosdick -Humphrey -Maude Miller Sandra Winch ell Tim Chilton Sondra Becker David Kammler Dave Roth Sandra Kraus Carla YValborg Victoria Parrish Patsy Connor R ich elle M ig non ne Olga - - - Rocky Gilbert -Windy Hill -Big Joe Moroni Juliana Nuernbergei Franny Knewitz Judy Ballard Dorothy Gasser Dave Skorc? Larry' Phillips Dave Hager 37 SPOTLIGHT STAFF Carla Walborg - Editor Doris Steinwagner Business Manager Carol Weber ... Advertising Franny Knewitz, Emily Walker, Jenic Sue Fischer, Gay I lerzog, Judy Isom, Ruth Mucnch, Mar)' Ellen Fries - Reporters Judy Scaee - Sports Reporter Miss Betty Shaughnessy - - Sponsor Here’s a fresh idea for a gas station ad, says Carol Weber to Doris Steinwagner . . . Frances Knewitz tries to meet the final deadline for her feature column as Judy Scace and Judy Isom offer their suggestions . . . Make a note of your deadline for the next issue. Carla Wol-borg, editor, advises Mary Ellen Fries, Emily Walker, and Gay Herzog. Publications work The entire Spotlight staff pitches in to help fold and distribute the latest issue. First row: Carol Weber, Doris Steinwagner, Carla Walborg, Ruth Ann Muench. Second row. Mary Ellen Fries, Judy Isom, Frances Knewitz, Emily Walker, Dave Roth, Jenie Sue Fischer, Dave Kammler, Gay Herzog, Miss Betty Shaughnessy, sponsor; and Judy Scacc. 38 Now thot the budget hos been approved, let's start writing copy!'' Editor Erna Spalt urges Vespa members: standing: Carolann Schwartz, Miss Betty Shaughnessy, sponsor; Tim Chilton and Frances Knewitz. Seated: Marianne Kirchhoefer, Eugene Napier, Juliana Nuernberger, Beverly Tanner, Judy Scare, Judy Ballard, Dove Kammler and Carolyn Bardos. inspires many future journalists. VESPA STAFF Erna Spalt - - - Editor David Kammler Business Manager Tim Chilton Dave Skorcz - Photographers Juliana Nuernberger, Judy Ballard, Beverly Tanner, Carolann Schwartz, and Judy Scace Editorial Staff Carolyn Bardos, Marianne Kirchhoefer, and Eugene Napier Business Staff Miss Betty Shaughnessy - Sponsor Determined to match, if not better, last year's First Class Rating from the National Scholastic Press Association, Vespa members Beverly Tanner, Judy Scace, Judy Ballard, Carolann Schwartz, and Juliana Nuernberger, carefully check the gallies for mistakes . . . All senior 'men and women' please report immediately to the old gym to have your pictures taken, announce David Kammler and Judy Ballard . . . Mr. Speith, the photographer, shows Vespa members Carolyn Bardos, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Erna Spalt, Juliana Nuernberger, Judy Ballard and Beverly Tanner (standing) samples of senior pictures which he has taken. 39 Band members: First row. Jeanette Beck, Patti Hesse, Dennis Breithaupt, Doris Steinwagner, Jenie Sue Fischer, Melvin Lischer, Lynn Ziegler, and Sondra Becker. Second row: Barbara Nuern- berger, Kathryn Pannier, Judy Vielweber, Judy Isom, Sharon Bald, Diane Loesche, Lela Mae Falkenhien, Emily Walker, Gay Herzog, Jim Siebert, Karen Lischer, and Carolann Schwartz. One of the finer arts of life The band — an organization of which everyone at NACHS is very proud — has made considerable progress under the competent leadership of Mr. Don Sexton. The band participates in various activities, among which are the joint concert with Freeburg, the Christmas, spring, and county band concerts and Illinois High School Association music contest. Other activities included in the band’s busy schedule are marching in various parades throughout the year, playing for school assemblies, pep rallies, and basketball games. The band club organized by the band members elects a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer, and librarian, who files all the music. Also elected Practicing for joint band concert are dance band members: first row- Sondra Becker, Evelyn Miller, Joe Weidemann, Chucky Oberholtzer, Lucy Brandenburgcr, and Carolann Schwartz. Secona row. David Kammler, Lyle Schaller, Eugene Napier, Bruce Ko-sarek, Sandra Kraus, Mr. Don Sexton, Gay Herzog, and Emily Walker. Band officers Sondra Kraus, librarian; Dennis Breithaupt, president; Emily Walker, librarian; Mr. Don Sexton, director; David Kammler, student director; Lyle Schaller, vice-president; and Franny Knewitz, secretary-treasurer; discuss new music for contest. Third row: Sondra Schopfer, Mary Ellen Fries, Judy Ballard, Jimmie Calloway, Eugene Napier and David Kommler. Fourth Chucky Oberholtzer, Joe Weidemann, Evelyn Miller, Franny row: Sandra Kraus, Mary Monroe, Bruce Kosarek, Mr. Don Sexton, Knewitz, Kenny Kraus, Jalane Moran, Allen Spall, Lyle Schaller, director; Carolyn Bardos, and Terry Worms. is expressed by the band and chorus. is a student director who substitutes for Mr. Don Sexton when he is absent. A select group chosen from the band comprises the dance band which provides entertainment for school assemblies, PTA meetings, and numerous other programs throughout the year. Mrs. Frances I lunsaker directs the choruses who practice diligently to improve the quality of their singing and repertoire. They, too, participate in the Christmas, spring, and county band concerts and Illinois I ligh Sch x l Association music contest. On November 17, the chorus, along with the band, performed at the dedication ceremonies for the new school. Worming up before the Christmas program ore Mrs. Frances Hunsaker, chorus director; and chorus members: first row-. Helen Grott, Judy Lynn Scace, Sondra Schopfer, Barbara Nuernberger, Franny Knewitz, Lorraine Brown, Gay Herzog, Jimmie Calloway, Mary Ellen Fries. Second row. Mary Monroe, Judy Vielweber, Jenie Sue Fisher, Karen Nadler, Ruth Muench, Patti Hesse, Judy Ballard, Caroionn Schwartz, Emily Walker, Carolyn Emery, Diane Armstutz, Patsy Bruns. Third row.- Juliana Nuernberger, Janice Waeltz, Verio Mae Kuehn, Diane Loesche, Kathryn Pannier, Judy Isom, Betty Mohr, Dixie Lee Warren, Carol Weber, Jalane Moran, Betty Harriss, Evelyn Miller. Fourth row.- Melvin Lischer, Dave Skorcz, Roy Albert, Jim Ragland, Terry Worms, Tim Chilton, Mike Gordon, David Kammler, Chucky Oberholtzer, and Lyle Schaller. With contest day drawing near, the students participating Our clarinet trio sounds good, states Mary Ellen Fries to Sondra Schopfer and Judy Ballard as they stop at the soda machine to chat with the flute trio members, Jenie Fischer, Lynn Zeigler, and Ann Jackson. . . . Woodwind soloists, Dennis Breithaupt, Sondra Becker, Carolann Schwartz, and Jeanette Beck collect their stands and instruments while Emily Walker adjusts her saxophone mouthpiece before leaving for District Contest at Cahokia. According to the music, Terry Worms, Carolyn Bardos, and Mary Monroe find that they have been playing their percussion ensemble too slowly. Not pictured Sandra Kraus. . . . Jenie Fischer, Sondra Becker, Patti Hesse, and Doris Stein-wogner criticize the sax duet, Carolann Schwartz and Emily Walker. . . . Hold the music closer,” says timpani player, Sandra Kraus to mojorette Mary Monroe. I can't see the notes clearly. Vocal soloists, Dixie Worren, Mike Gordon, Kathryn Pannier, Dave Skorcz, Juliana Nuernberger, and Carol Weber gather around Tim Chilton as he hums through his contest solo. ... No signs of nervousness herel—David Kammler, Bruce Kosarek, Lyle Schaller, Chuckie Oberholtzer, Allen Spalt, and Melvin Lischer, get ready to board the bus early contest morning. 42 work even harder to perfect their selections. The girls’ sextette, Judy Vielweber, Jolone Moron, Patti Hesse, Jenie Fischer, Barbara Nuernberger and Mary Ellen Fries, strive towards a first by harmonizing together each day. . . Franny Knewitz, Kenny Kraus, Sharon Bald, Jim Ragland and Bobby Strassman listen attentively as Eugene Napier counts out a difficult passage in the brass sextet, Tone Sketch. Trumpet trio members Kenny Kraus, Franny Knewitz and Evelyn Miller check the files for a piece of music suitable for contest. . . . Members of the girls' octet, Mary Monroe, Judy Schopfer, Emily Walker, Gay Herzog, Carolyn Emery, Betty Mohr, Judy Ballard, and Judy Isom agree that the stairs are on ideal place to practice their contest selection. . . . After weeks of practice the clarinet quartet, Judy Vielweber, Kathryn Pannier, Dennis Breithaupt, and Barbara Nuernberger think their number Two Guitars is ready for judging. Chuckie Oberholtzer, Evelyn Miller, Judy Isom, Bruce Kosarek, Allen Spalt, and Dave Kammler, brass sextet members, settle down to a last-minute practice of Joseph in Egypt. . . . Sondra Becker turns pages for Lyle Schaller, who emphasizes dynamics for the benefit of Barbara Nuernberger, Jenie Fischer, Patti Hesse and Jimmie Calloway, accompanists. No band is complete without snappy majorettes; Mary Monroe and Carol Weber seem to fill the bill perfectly. . . . Very thrilled over the announcement, mode at the annual Barnwarming, that she is new FFA Sweetheart, Juliana Nuernberger poses proudly with Dave Skorcz, FFA President. . . . The Jack-ettes, Juliana Nuernberger, Carla Lee Walborg, Joan Hoffman, Carolyn Emery, Carol Weber, Ruth Muench, Karen Nadler, Helen Grott, and Joyce Weidemonn precede the band at every parade. We represent NACHS at local, state and national functions. Joyce Herman, Girls Athletic Associa non delegate; Carla Lee Walborg, National Scholastic Press Association delegate; and Fern Mueller, Future Homemakers of America delegate; prepare to leave for their respective conventions . . . Frances Knewitz, Girls State Representative and Larry Phillips, Boys State Representative, practice the proper way to present and salute the flag ... In order to put their best foot forward at the judging contest December 7 at Troy, Wayne Winter, Morris Dinges, Allan Hanft, Joe Wool-ford, Harold Wiegand, and Donald Neff brush up on their judging techniques. One of the many numbers in the “Freshman Fandango'' was the sugar foot originated and presented by a sextette. . . . Antics of freshman initiation provided an amusing evening of entertainment for students, faculty and parents. . . . Playing basketball is one of the students' favorite noontime activities . . . Larry Phillips, boys state representative, reads a paper favoring the Kas-kaskia River Project at the meeting held between state representatives and local officials in the gym in October. . . . Columbia and New Athens fans and teammates enjoyed dancing at the Basket Bop Hop sponsored by Teen Town February 11. . . . To the shout of 1-2-3 Push, students help move a snowbound car on its way. Students and teachers at work and play! Collecting money at the Donkey Basketball gome was only the beginning of three full weeks of soliciting by the heart queen candidates, Judy Scace, Joan Hoffman, Frances Knewitz, and Sandra Gardner. . . . The freshman boys imitate the chorus line from “The Moulin Rouge as a novelty in the “Freshman Fandango. . . . Miss Bernice Cox's p.e. classes hang the purple and gold streamers above the dance floor for the Basket Bop Hop. . . . At noon the teachers sit down to relax in the lounge or read their day's mail. . . . Members of FFA enjoy playing basketball as a recreational activity after one of their monthly meetings. . . . The Donkey Basketball Game sponsored by the senior class was a source of entertainment for the entire community. 45 My Blue Heauen” expresses theme of the Prom. The night of enchantment I las final I v arrived; Our one great intent Is to dance through the skies. The stars sing a medley, Melodious and true While clouds fill the sky In this heaven of blue. The moon lights our way In this heaven of bliss; We fly on our dreams As we steal a sweet kiss. As twelve follows ’leven. Our evening doth soar And “Our Big Blue I leaven Forms memories galore. Taken by surprise when our photographer snapped this shot are Mrs. Gladys Stookey, Leroy Dinges, Nadine Weideman, Don Wilson and Joan Hoffman. . . . The spotlight is centered on former prom King and Queen as they crown their successors. . . . Candidates and guests were all thrilled with the announcement that Dave Roth and Juliana Nuernberger were chosen the new prom King and Queen. . . . Dove Skorcz, Joyce Herman, Beverly Tanner, Lorry Phillips, Helen Schaller, Armin Stehl, Leon McMillen, Priscilla Dudeck, Sandra Kraus and Larry Abbot took advantage of the intermission to have a glass of punch and sign their memory books. . . . Leroy Spalt and Judy Emery anxiously await the entrance of the candidates. 46 Marvin Kaiser, Dove Skorcz, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Jimmie Calloway, and Erna Spall c cinizci tiond 47 Having already done outstanding work in journalism, the Quill and Scroll members, (seated) Carlo Walborg, Erna Spalt, David Kommler; (standing) Doris Steinwagner, Miss Betty Shaugh-nessy, sponsor; Beverly Tanner, Marianne Kirchhoefer, and Carolyn Bardos take the lead in publications work. . . . Beverly Tanner, Judy Scace and Richard Kosorek patiently await the distribution of the 1957 Vespa at the publications banquet. Following the formal initiation ceremony the newly elected members of the Honor Society assemble with the other outstanding students in the school for a group picture. First row: Larry Phillips, Doris Steinwagner, Judy Emery, Erna Spalt, Sondra Becker, Bonnie McBride, Sandra Kraus, Beverly Tanner, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Mary Ann Range, Carla Walborg, Mrs. Gladys Stookey, and Mrs. Dorothy Oelrich, sponsors; and Dave Kommler. Second row. Louie Emge, Rich Forhan, Jim Newman, Marv Kaiser, Harold Wiegand, Eugene Birkner, and Jeon-ette Beck. Capable seruice induces high honors. The highest achievement any student can attain at ACI IS is to become a member of the National I lonor Society. On November 15, thirteen new members were initiated into the Society with a beautiful candle-lighting ceremony held during a National Education Week assembly. 1 he National I lonor Society emphasizes four basic qualities: Scholarship, Character. Leadership and Service. Each member having attained these qualities before nomination for membership is expected to improve upon them and set an example for all. Quill and Scroll is an international honor Society for juniors and seniors who arc in the upper third of their class and who have done outstanding work in high school journalism. 1 heir main event of the year is the annual publications banquet at which time the members of both staffs attempt to show their appreciation to the many people who help make the publications a success. Mr. Donald Grubb, the guest speaker at the 1957 banquet, gave an outstanding talk on high school journalism and the opportunities in the field. Mr. Grubb is director of the Southern Illinois I ligh School University Press Association. The highlights of the evening are the presentation of the Vespa to the person to whom the book is dedicated and the naming of next year’s editors and business managers. 48 The voice of the student echoes responsibility. To the members of the Student Council belongs the responsibility of providing a connecting link between the administration and the student body. This example of student government is under the guidance of Mr. Don D. Schriner. The Council is composed of the president, and two elected representatives from each class. In September the Council directed the initiation activities for the incoming freshmen. At Christmas time, they sponsored the annual all- school Christmas party which included a gift exchange, short skits, and the singing of Christmas carols. Two representatives were sent to the State Student Council Convention held in Chicago in the early spring. I he purpose of this convention was for the representatives to acquire different ideas about student governing. Election of cheerleaders and exemption from semester exams were some of the more important problems discussed by the members of the Student Council. Student Council members, inspecting ond trying out the new crosswalk in front of school, are Dave Roth, president; Dave Kammler; Doris Stein-wagner, secretary-treasurer; Jimmie Callaway, Carol Weber, Jeanette Beck, Sam Castleton, Jim Newman, (Back row) Bob Rohr, Richard Kos-arek, and Mr. Don Schriner, sponsor. Not pictured Lyle Schaller, Kenny Kraus. . . . Lyle Schaller's contribution to the Christmas program was a pantomine to “Santa and the Satellite. . . . Santa Claus and his helpers, the Student Council members, distribute Christmas gifts to the student body. . . . Oh, Come all ye Faithful, sings Mr. Schriner, sponsor, as he leads the student body in Christmas carols. . . . After a very enjoyable evening, Jeanette Beck, Eugene Napier, Allan Birkner, Mary Lou Barthel, Marianne Kirch-hoefer, Dave Skorcz and Beverly Tanner leave Teen Town . . . Every Friday night, Teen-Town is a favorite gathering place where the local teenagers enjoy dancing, games, and refreshments. The FFA members are the agricultural leaders of the future; The Future Farmers of America look forward to the future when they, too, can run their own farms with the help of modern machinery, which they learn to operate efficiently and safclv. In addition, they learn up-to-date methods of planting, caring for, and harvesting crops. T he chapter sponsors a pest control contest which helps rid the community of pests such as, rats, mice, ground hogs, etc. The focal point of the Annual Barnwarming is the naming of a Senior girl as chapter sweetheart. This years recipient of the honor was Juliana Nuernberger, who was presented a white jacket with the FFA emblem on it. A Father-Son Banquet in the spring gives “Dad” an opportunity to see just what his son is learning under the watchful eye of Mr. Dennis Taylor, agriculture instructor and FFA sponsor. The FI IA represents the future homemakers of the community. Once a month this organization meets in the home economics room to plan and discuss activities which will encourage their interests in home economics. The activities of the FI IA include a Get-Acquainted Party, Ice Skating Party, Christmas Caroling, Cherry-log Activity, Daddy-Date Night, Mother’s Tea, and a moonlight cruise on the Steamer Admiral. Members volunteer for such duties as baby sitting for PTA meetings, waiting on tables, and serving at banquets. International good will is created by sending Christmas packages overseas. The club, which prides itself on having seventv members, is sponsored by Miss Jean Tate. Mrs. Lawrence Schwartz is the chapter mother. F.F.A. members. First row: Albert Winter vice-president, Joe Woolford, Elroy Parker, Ronald Kniepkomp, Lonnie Schuetz, secretory. Second row: Mr. Dennis Taylor, sponsor; Dove Skorcz, president; Glenn Napier, Charles Lampe, sentinel. Third row: Allan Honft, Morris Dinges, Harold Wiegand, treasurer; Gene Beggs, Jerry Leinecke, James Kirchhoefer, Jim Seibert, Allen Spalt, Roger Cortner. Fourth row. Eugene Napier, Dennis Schatte, Herbert Parker, Wayne Winter, Clyde Zanders, and Don Neff, look forward to doing the spring plowing. while the FHA members are the homemakers of tomorrow Gathered around the FHA emblem are the following officers and members: Seated on floor, Dixie Warren, Sharon Bald, Mary Monroe, Diane Armstutz. Seated. Janice Waeltz, Joan Hoffman, Joyce Hermann, Ruth Muench, Miss Jean Tate, sponsor; Fern Mueller, Verio Mae Kuehn, Helen Grott, Dorothy Gasser. Standing Jeanette Beck, Beverly Tanner, Kathryn Pannier, Marianne Kirchhoefer, parliamentarian; Sandra Kraus, public re- lations chairman; Doris Steinwagner, chairman of degrees; Juliana Nuernberger, treasurer; Carla Wolborg, vice-president and projects chairman; Franny Knewitz, president; Sondra Becker, secretory; Patti Hesse, recreation chairman; Erna Spolt, historian; Ruth Ann Roe, Mary Lou Barthel, Carolyn Bardos, Mary Ann Range, Mary Ann Ruess, and Judy Emery. Children overseas will have a Merry Christmas due to packages gaily wrapped by FHA members. Standing: Jimmie Calloway, Barbara Kniepkamp, Lela Mae Falkenhein, Karen Lischer, Emily Walker, Evelyn Miller, Betty Range, Carol Weber, Carolann Schwartz, Betty Mohr, Jalane Moran, Franny Loesche, Mary Waeltz, Barbara Nuernberger, Margie Wolf, Betty Harriss, Son- dra Schopfer. Seated: Nancy Becker, Helen Farley, Kathy Brown, Franny Winter, Carolyn Emery, Joyce Weidemann, Lorraine Brown, Vernell Etling, Judy Vielweber, Janice Zinkhon, Judy Schopfer, Gay Herzog. Seated on floor Mary Ellen Fries, Peggy Wildermann, Patsy Bruns, Karen Nadler, Judy Scace, Rose Burnett, Carol Neff, Irma Parker, and Noreen Winkler. The GAA and Speech Club both haoe many goals to attain. The purpose of the Girls’ Athletic Association is to develop good sportsmanship and to further interest in athletic activities under the capable leadership of M iss Bernice Lands Cox. The point system, established several years ago, encourages the girls to participate in such sports as basketball, soccer, badminton, shuffle board, archery and bowling. The main events of the year were the Star Light party, given for the baseball and basketball squads; the Skating party, held at the Thunderbird Holler Rink; and the Spring Play Day, held in New Athens for GAA groups from neighboring schools. The members of the Speech Club obtain the fundamental skills in the art of public speaking. Under the skillful direction of Mr. Kermit Jackson they presented several plays for the entertainment of the student body and faculty members. Reports, panel discussions and debates were also part of their yearly activities. “Always hold the bow string tight, directs Miss Bernice Lands Cox os she demonstrates the correct archery form to GAA members, Marianne Kirchhoefer, Carol Weber, Carol Emery, Joyce Weidemonn, Mary Monroe, Karen Nadler, Mory Lou Barthel, Evelyn Miller, Barbara Nuernberger, Judy Vielweber, Jalane Moran, Beverly Tanner, and Carolyn Bardos. Second row: Dorothy Gasser, Jenie Fisher, Gay Herzog, Joyce Herman, Joan Hoffman, Judy Scace, Ruth Muench, Franny Knewitz, Mary Ellen Fries, Sondra Schopfer, Janice Zink-hon, Judy Schopfer, Jimmy Calloway. Third row. Barbara Kniepkamp, Emily Walker, Juliana Nuernberger, Sandro Kraus, Corolann Schwartz, Judy Isom, and Patti Hesse. “Be sure to put more emphasis on the most important points, advises Mr. Kermit Jackson. First row: Speech Club members Johnny Main, Dave Hager, Joan Hoffman, Joyce Herman and LaVerna Bollmeier. Second row: Roy Legendre, Phillip Legen- dre, Tim Chilton, Jim Newman, Eugene Napier, David Kammler, Larry Stahl, Rich Forhan. John Main, Lorry Phillips, Jim Newman, and Richard Forhan £ rtd 53 Moral victories The Yellow Jackets opened their 1957-58 basketball season, November 8, with a new coach, newly combined team and a new gymnasium. Due to the greater seating capacity in the gymnasium, more fans were able to enjoy the games. The new gym was rapidly initiated by daily varsity practice, through which the boys developed a sense of teamwork and responsibility. Johnny Main Jim Newman Rich Forhan Although the Yellow Jackets’ victories were few during the long season, they were O ' enriched by many happy moments and moral victories shared with their teammates. Louis Emge Marv Kaiser Billy Stolte Following the game with Marissa which officially opened the season NACI IS teen-town sponsored a dance at the Community I fall to entertain the fans. Eugene Napier Larry Phillips Harry Beadle Larry Stahl for the Jackets! The New Athens Yellow Jackets learn to match their basketball skill and ability to that of teams in different conferences by entering various tournaments throughout the year. Those entered were the annual New Baden Invitational, Kaskaskia, and District Tournaments. Traveling to New Baden on January 13, the Yellow Jackets met strong opposition against the Aviston Eagles who defeated them by a score of 70 to 51. The second game of the tournament for New Athens was the duel with the St. Jacob Lions, January 15. This also ended in defeat for New Athens, as St. Jacob carried home an 88-80 victory. Lor the first time in the history of NACI IS, the Yellow Jackets played host at the annual Kaskaskia Tournament. The tourney opened January 21 with a defeat for the Jackets as Columbia's Eagles scored a 70 to 48 victory. On the second night, January 22 the New Athens Yellow Jackets won an overwhelming 74 to 50 victorv over the Val mover Pirates. New Athens lost the third place trophy to Bed Bud Jan uary 24 by a 66-59 verdict in the final round of the tournament. The Yellow Jackets partici pated in the District Tournament at Steeleville February 24. Their game with Coulter ville proved to be the last of the season as they lost 48-65. Tip it this woy, Horry, cries his fellow teammates . . . The their way to another victory . . . The B team fights hard to cooch gives last minute tips on a defensive play in an effort gain possession of the ball, to beat Waterloo . . . Two more points puts the B team on Basket, basket, basket, boys! TOWN WE THEY TOWN WE THEY Marissa 50 68 Assumption 51 81 O'Fallon 47 75 Waterloo 50 55 Okawville 47 81 O’Fallon 51 54 Red Bud 59 55 Freeburg 31 71 Valmeyer 49 54 Valmeyer 83 56 Freeburg 37 78 Mascoutah 61 70 Mascoutah 47 59 Columbia 49 67 Columbia 50 90 Lebanon 58 73 Rod Bud 54 60 Cathedral 60 68 Lebanon 52 71 Waterloo 44 59 Coach Robert Leigh demonstrates a basketball play for the B Schatte, Victor Main. Second row: Wayne Winter, manager; team. First row: Mike Gordon, manager; Jerry Leinecke, Dennis Sammy Casleton, Dennis Breithaupt, Richard Kosarek, Ronnie Nadler, Jim Seibert, Mike Goodall, Charles Zinkhon, Dennis Barr, Harry Beadle, James Kirchhoefer and Billy Stolte. Carol Weber, Palti Hesse and Mary Ellen Fries, B team cheerleaders, lead the fans in the cheer Victory.” . . . Varsity cheerleaders, Sandra Kraus, Joyce Weidemann, Mary Monroe, Sondra Becker and Juliana Nuernberger practice before the first home game with Marissa. You make the baskets; well make the noise! The Yellow Jackets emerge from their hive ... A loose ball and flying elbows are all a part of the game . . . That foul brought blood! Jim Newman complains as a foul is called during the New Athens-Cathedral game . . . Sink it, Louie, encourage New Athens fans . . . I’ve got if! cries Johnny Main as an opposing shot falls short of the basket . . . There's always a struggle for the rebound . . . Rich Forhan jumps high to control the rebound . . . Let's get that rebound . . . See that basket, see that rim, come on Marv, put it in, sink itl Boy, thot wot a dusty ploy! Baseball makes a man thirsty; Eddie Armstutz agrees as he pauses for a drink of water. Warming up during the game keeps the substitutes ready in case they are needed. 'Tuio in the mud, gang; one more out to go!” FALL TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY WE Freeburg 5 1 Freeburg 7 2 Lebanon 3 4 Trico 0 11 Mascoutah 1 9 Lebanon 4 1 O'Fallon 1 12 Mascoutah 2 6 Gorham 14 1 O’Fa lion 0 12 Vienna 2 1 Waterloo 0 1 Waterloo 4 5 District Tournament Regional Tournament Sectional Tournament The baseball squad poses proudly after a successful fall season. First row: Charles Zinkhon, Morris Dinges, Mike Goodall, Eddie Armstutz. Second row: Victor Main, Harry Beadle, Rich Forhan, Gene Beggs, Jim Newman, James Kirchhoefer, Jerry Leinecke, SPRING TEAM THEY WE TEAM THEY WE Valmeyer 0 10 Columbia 0 4 Belleville 5 0 Vienna 4 5 Waterloo 4 6 Red Bud 0 1 Carbondale 5 1 Freeburg 5 1 Waterloo 2 10 Mt. Vernon 2 8 Red Bud 0 14 Du Quoin 0 1 T rico 5 7 Camr’l 2 1 Columbia 4 1 Johnny Main, Billy Stolte, Mike Gordon. Third row. Mr. Joe Pieron, Sam Castleton, Louie Emge, lorry Stahl, Jim Seibert, Richard Kosarek, Marv Kaiser, Ronnie Barr, Dennis Schatte, Roy Legendre, Cletus Miller and Coach Robert Leigh. Patrons Barn's Place, New Athens Dr. Edward Beck, New Athens Bob's Shop, Marissa, Illinois Mrs. George Bilgere and John Linda's Cafe, New Athens Colleen's Beauty Shoppe, New Athens Corner Cafe, New Athens Darleen's Beauty Shoppe, New Athens D'S Restaurant, New Athens Eichenseer Super Market, Hecker, Illinois Ernestine's Beauty Shoppe, New Athens Frank G. Kaiser Electric Co. New Athens Geiger's Ben Franklin Store, New Athens Gordon's Place, Junction Routes 156-159 Hecker Auto-Body Shop, Hecker, Illinois Hecker Feed Service, Hecker, Illinois Vernon Hepp, New Athens Joe's Shoe Shop, New Athens Vince Kosarek, New Athens Krupp's Cafe, New Athens Rev. Joseph LeGrand, New Athens Lehr's Market, New Athens Main's Barber Shop Mertz General Store, Hecker, Illinois New Athens Cleaners, New Athens New Athens Equipment Co., New Athens New Athens-Freeburg Motor Service, New Athens Parkview Hotel, New Athens Red Bud Florist, Red Bud, Illinois Dr. R. W. Redpath, Marissa, Illinois Armin Reinhardt, New Athens Roth Lonter, New Athens Dr. 0. G. Schneidewind, New Athens Lee L. Schoepp, New Athens Schreiber's Tom Boy Store, New Athens Shamrock, New Athens Si's Place, New Athens Shopper's Forum, New Athens State Farm Mutual, New Athens Stookeys Funeral Home, New Athens Texaco Station, New Athens Town Theater, New Athens Dr. Charles Trappe, New Athens Dr. Sidney Trappe, New Athens Vogler's Store, New Athens Mr. and Mrs. Carl Walborg, New Athens Western Auto Associate Store, New Athens Wilson Electric, New Athens 59 The Vespa Staff appreciates the interest and co-operation of everyone who contributed to the success of the 1958 Vespa. New Athens Plumbing Eckert and Heating Motor Company Inc. The Chevrolet Dealer Who Assures Better Car Service m Phone New Athens 215 LENZBURG, ILLINOIS Phone 200 For the Pause That Refreshes CURT SMITH Between Classes Sporting Goods For Drink All Sporting Goods Needs. COCA-COLA Coca-Cola Bottling Company nil DuQuoin, Illinois ADams 3-5177 100 West Main BELLEVILLE, ILLINOIS 60 For a New Experience Bowl ot Freeburg Bowling Lanes 8 Alleys with Automatic Pinspotters Route 13, Freeburg The Finest Shoes are Found at PEARL'S Cancellation Shoe Store Phone 119-W East Lawn, New Athens, Illinois The Finest Craftsmanship Always at Marissa Monument Works WORKERS in GRANITE Marissa, Illinois Lenzburg Farmers Co-operative Grain Company Wm. Skaer, Manager Floyd Schmierbach, Branch Manager New Athens Phone 5 Lenzburg Phone 9900J1 For A Light Refreshment For the Finest Try One Of Our B-1 Beverages Portraits in Southern Illinois Kola-Bru Bottling Works Come to Bottlers of B-1 Beverages Spieth Studio Phone 96 New Athens, Illinois Centralia, Illinois SCHOOLS and COLLEGES! Buy all your needs in Capitol PROGRAMS, DIRECTORIES and COURSE of STUDY BOOKLETS Engraving Company from the Bccord P'uH.tinCf, 5 Ado-entiAitUf Companu is pleased to have been the engravers for the 1958 Vespa and congratulates the staff on a fine letterpress yearbook. Pturtle. nA. ajj the 1958 VESPA Larry Wells Representative. 62 to cf rap li 63 Not finished, just begun As one phase of life ends a new one begins — Do the students realize what lies ahead of them after graduation? I he graduating class branches out and buds into different professions as a young tree branches out and buds into leaves. Some graduates go on to college, many to work, and still others to the service of their country. In some cases it may appear that the years spent in school were wasted, hut the knowledge and experience acquired during these years will prove to Ik1 a beneficial asset in obtaining their future goals.