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

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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

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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

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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