Niantic Harristown High School - Echo Yearbook (Niantic, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1957 volume:

The theme Hands, which is carried throughout this book, was chosen for the '57 Echo, because it shows that you, as a student, play an important part in making our school a credit to the community. You, with willing hands, made this possible. We, the staff, hope that you will keep and cherish this book as a reminder of the good times and the friends that you had ' .S. « 1 Jianlir - Harris Hands of invisible spirit touch the strings Of that mysterious instrument, the soul, And play the prelude of our fate. —Longfellow 2 town High School Dedication To Mr. Tom Goins Who so willingly gave his time for community activities, was efficient in administration, impartial in judgment and sin- cerely interested in the progress of every student, we, the class of 1957 dedicate our annual. « 4 � Timber-r-rl Doing what comes naturally. One of the staff. Compliments of HUSTON-PATTERSON CORPORATION and PEORIA ENGRAVING COMPANY 6 � Nancy and Bruce Elaine and Billy Janet and Bill Peggy and Gary Kaaren and Gordon Mary and Richard QUEEN ROSIE '56 and David. QUEEN MARJORIE '57 and Eddie. Jane and Keith A kiss for the QUEEN Marjorie and Eddie Hands I pledge allegiance Team's in a huddle— Coach is al the head. YOU get it or SOMEBODY get it. Compliments of FEDERAL NORTH IOWA GRAIN COMPANY and HONEGGER FEEDS « 10 � Cheerleading chatter. Happy coach— happy captains. reach for honors Why Mrs. Ash. we didn't know you played the clarinetl Big chief—little braves. Compliments of MANSFIELD-FORD GRAIN COMPANY « 11 � I'v© got a bon© to pick with you. Fresh rolls—baked while you study. Skip the card—get to the package. Isn't rice this time! What else did you get for Christmas? You don t say I Sir—is your life insured? Ken Smith and his Pep-si band. Compliments of ENGINEERING SERVICE CORP. - c 12 � « 13 � royalty Mary Baer Compliments of STATE BANK OF NIANTIC and THE SUNSHINE DAIRY Nancy Stahl QUEEN and her COURT Marjorie Hastings, class of '59, was crowned Queen of the annual Harvest Queen Dance, December 1. The dance is sponsored annually by the F.F.A. and with the help of the chapter advisor, Mr. Beck. Balloting for the Queen was done by a penny a vote. The candidates for the royal crown were: Jane Austin and Mary Baer, seniors; Peggy Delaney and Nancy Stahl, juniors; Elaine Smith, sophomore; Janet Dur- flinger and Kaaren Moreau, freshmen. Charles Durflinger served as master of ceremonies for the evening. Milt Dippold and his band played for the dance. Jane Austin The beautiful hands crown our queen € 14 � Her Majesty MARJORIE HASTINGS Peggy Delaney Elaine Smith and lend beauty to the coronation Janet Durflinger Kaaren Moreau Compliments of NIANTIC OIL COMPANY « 16 � JDY VEST R VEN PARISH ?Y BRACKETT. i l lAMDr- ” KOONCE activities On the floor: J. Grossman, S. Goodmiller, L, Lengsfeld Seated: Mrs Moss, B Koonce, B Heidlebaugh, B. Bramel, M. Eastman. Standing: J. Chaffin, J. Arnold, P. Delaney. K Hart, R. Epperson, C. Durflinger, C. Doyle, J. Byers, D, Flamm. Juniors present 'High School Hero” The junior class play, HIGH SCHOOL HERO, skillfully weaves together many threads of fun and everyday high- school problems. The plot revolves around Bill Rockwell, football captain and class president, who is ready to sacrifice his good name for a younger hot-rodding friend; Bill's pretty, in- telligent steady . Sue; a dim-witted fullback whose mortal enemy is English grammar; a good-looking young wo- man who is trying very hard to succeed as the new high-school principal; and a brash young football coach who gets into hot water with the new principal. These and others bring never-flagging entertainment for all. A scene from the play. « 18 � Seniors stage Let Me Talk” Let Me Talk” was the three act comedy presented by the class, which centered around Ed Lynn, a timid young man with an over- whelming inferiority complex. Many laughs resulted when Ed and his friends learned that the so-called miracle drug taken as a cure for his inferiority complex, was nothing more than distilled water. The play was directed by Mrs. Ash, Mr. Goins, and Mr. Angus. Music was furnished by the Concert Band, with Mr. Smith directing. Sealed: D. Hensley, K. Allen, C. Smith. Standing: G. Schrishuhn, R. Brock, M. Baer, R. Hart. Seated: R Hart, M. Baer Standing: R. Brock, K. Allen, M. Butler, G. Schrishuhn, D. Hensley I. Brackett, C. Smith, J. Austin. King and Queen of the Future— Mary Brackett and Ronnie Chamberlain Many hands together made Happy Hollow” the Carnival of '57, Out-ranked any other that's ever been given. A jitney supper, prizes galore. Concession stands, and many more. A candy bazaar,” a ghost house terrific, Mr. Hudson and crew deserve praise specific. A king and queen of the future, chosen that night. And to everyone—their crowning was a lovely sight. It swelled funds for senior publications, And to all students, parents, teachers— congratulations. For an evening so rich in pleasures, and too, The seniors' goal—$500—was reached— because of you. Candidate, L. to R.: I. Vest, S. Parish, R. Chamber- lain, M Brackett, S. Summers, C. Hedgepeth, G. Bruce, D. Miller, M. Zienkosky, M Brum- merstedt, B. Koonce, and S. Livesey. Compliments of ORNAMENTAL METAL WORKS and YOUNG'S PACKING COMPANY Who. me? Everyone had the Carnival spirit. light work I crown you. Queen Mary! Vote here for your King and Queen. Compliments of THE PURITY BAKERY « 21 � L. to R.: Queen Sheila Allen, Richard Brock, King Gene Bruce, and Sandra Hurley. Junior - Senior Prom Moments To Remember was the theme of the 1956 Junior-Senior Prom, held in the beautifully decorated Tunnel Room of the Saint Nicholas Hotel. The Tunnel Room was transformed into a spring garden with roses covering the stone walls. Japanese lanterns and glitter- ing stars were suspended from a false ceiling. Following a smorgasbord dinner, during which the orchestra played soft music, the seniors, juniors, faculty, and guests enjoyed dancing to the music of Ben Bradley's orchestra. The juniors pre- sented lovely jewel cases to the senior girls and stud boxes to the boys. Graceful hands led the dancers Some Enchanted Evening organizations 23 The Student Council, the governing body of the students, is composed of twelve members of the high school, elected by the classes to serve as representatives in student problems. Each class elects three members. Mr. Goins and Mrs. Young are acting as advisors. The president, Richard Brock was elected from the senior class by the student body. The other officers elected by the Council members are: Bruce Wheeler, vice president; Mary Baer, secretary; and Maren Allan, treas- urer. The Council sponsored the Christmas pro- Skillful hands guide the student body L. io R.: Mr. Goins, R. Brock, B Wheeler, M. Baer, M. Allan, and Mrs. Young. gram, the March of Dimes drive, and planned many of the assemblies put on during the year. It also held an all-school dance for students and their guests. The biggest assignment of the Council, how- ever, was the regulation of all concessions and money-making projects carried out by the or- ganizations where school facilities were used. From these various organizational projects, the Council received a certain percentage of the earnings which helped finance the work of the Council and also created unity among the organizations. Student Council, L. to R.: L. Trusner, D. Bailey, R. Ep- person, B. Burns, C. Winnings, M. Allan, R Brock, M. Baer, B. Wheeler, C. Smith, M. Hastings, C. Rechkemmer, and D. Merriman. Council members decorating Christmas tree. « 24 � Hands reach for knowledge The Niantic-Harristown Chapter of the Nat- ional Honor Society is composed of students who have maintained a 4.5 average as fresh- men, sophomores, and juniors. Membership is based not only on scholarship, but also on leadership, character and service. To become a member of this organization is the highest honor attainable by a student in the school. Officers for this year were Bruce Wheeler, president; Peggy Delaney, vice-president; Nan- cy Muirheid, secretary-treasurer, and Mrs. Ash and Mr. Goins, advisors. Oh, (or me? t. lo R.: Mrs. Ash, B. Wheeler, N. Muirheid, Mr Goins, and P. Delaney. Officers. L. lo R.: N Muirheid. B. Wheeler, and P De- laney. Compliments of DeKALB AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION and THE COLONIAL RESTAURANT « 25 � Seated: J. Riley, N. Smith, M. Hall, H. Kiser, D. Hensley, C. Smith, J. Austin, and R. Hart. Standing: J. Epperson, P. Clements, J. Brackett, R. Brock, B. Whiteside, K. Allen, B. Burns, G. Knap, Miss Cole, M. Baer, and Mrs. Ash. Our hands present a pictorial history of NHHS Business Managers Darlene Hensley and Ralph Harl Co-editors Jane Austin and Carolynn Smith Compliments of ROBERT HARMON'S STANDARD SERVICE AND FEED STORE and KEN'S MARKET 26 � ECHO STAFF Co-Editors ...................Carolynn Smith Jane Austin Business Managers..............Darlene Hensley Ralph Hart Athletic Editors..................Bill Burns Keith Allen Snapshot Editors..............Carolynn Smith Keith Allen Quotation Editors...........Gordon Schrishuhn Bill Burns Circulation Editors..............Nancy Smith Darlene Hensley Faculty Advisors..................Miss Cole Mrs. Ash Production Editors..............Senior Class organize miters of journalism The Allen Fort Chapter of the Quill and Scroll is an international honorary society for high school journalists. Its purpose is to recog- nize schools and students doing outstanding work in journalism and to encourage individual interest and initiative in writing for journalism and allied fields. The publication advisors are Mrs. Ash, Miss Cole, and Mr. Rogers. Requirements for membership are: 1. Candidates must be from the Newspaper or Yearbook Staff. 2. Must be juniors or seniors. 3. In the upper third of their class. 4. Have done superior work ip writing, editing, or business management. 5. Must be recommended by the publica- tion advisors. 6. Be approved by the Executive Secretary of the Society. Seated: Miss Cole, D. Hensley, R. Brock, M. Baer, R. Hart, J. Riley, and Mrs. Ash. Standing: B Burns, P. Clements, G Knap, J. Brackett, K Allen, Mr Rogers, J. Austin, f. Epperson, C. Smith, H. Kiser, B. Whiteside, N. Smith, and M. Hall. publish the news Typists Judy Arnold and Kay Hart The Tic-Town Tattler, the school news- paper, is a six weeks publication of the Journalism class. The paper is distributed to the students and families of all members of the school unit, as well as to any inter- ested alumni, surrounding schools, service men of the unit, and the advertisers. Business Managers. . Darlene Hensley, Ralph Hart Make-Up Editor ...............................Nancy Smith Advertising Manager ...............Jerry Epperson Circulation Managers.......Bill Whiteside, Gordon Schrishuhn Organization Editors..........Patty Clements, Carolynn Smith, Gilbert Knap News Editors............Judy Brackett, Helen Kiser Feature Editor........................Jean Riley Sports Editors..............Keith Allen, Bill Burns Alumni Editor......................... Mabel Hall Exchange Editor................................Jane Austin Advisors.....................Mrs. Ash, Mr. Rogers Co-editors Mary Baer and Richard Brock Seated: J. Brackett, R. Brock, J. Austin, D. Hensley, B Whiteside. N. Smith, and M. Baer. Standing: Mrs Ash, J. Riley, P. Clements, R. Hart, J. Epperson, H. Kiser, M Hall, B. Burns, G. Knap, K. Allen, C. Smith, and Mr. Rogers. Compliments of CARL AND WILMA ROTZ INSURANCE and PARK LEGHORN FARM « 28 � report weekly happenings TYPISTS Darlene Hensley and Jane Austin The Number VI Special, in its second year, was published every other week. A copy was given to every student in the grades one through twelve, and copies were distributed throughout the community. Watching over the year's proceedings was the Special's editor, Nancy Smith. Digging up the news for its pages were three reporters, Maren Allan, Marjorie Hastings, and Jerry Foster. Getting the news typed and ready for printing were Jane Austin and Darlene Hensley. Smoothing out rough spots and advising were Mr. Rogers and Miss Cole, the sponsors for the paper. Seated: Marjorie Hastings, Mr. Rogers, Miss Cole and Nancy Smith. Standing: Maren Allan, Darlene Hensley, lane Austin, and Jerry Foster. The paper goes to press. Director Mr. Kenneth Smith Majorette Elaine Smith Talented hands produce beautiful melodies CONCERT BAND. Front row: M Brock. M Caudle, N Muirheid, B. Sullivan. I Timmons. C. Allan, and J. Austin. 2nd row: M Hastings. P Delaney. N Stahl. R. Roberts B Chamberlain, D. Hensley, M. Allan. D Flamm, C. Mc- Georae, B Bramel, J. Durflinger. and M Baer. 3rd row: M Vaughn. M Stewart, S Snider, L Ford, J. Kauf- N; Williams, D. Hays, D. Cole, B. Combs. H. Pritchett. J. Sebok, T. Cropper, S. Cochran, J. Furstenberg, C. Durf- linger, J. Pollard, R. Roberts. E. Leonard. D. Bailey. D. Cochran, G. Knap, A. Bales 4th row: J. Waddell, Mr Smith. P Tucker, D. Timmons, M. Ma- jor. L. Kellow. M. Williams, R. Rigg, R. Patterson, R. Brock. Compliments of DAWSON £ WIKOFF PEP BAND. Row 1: R. Brock, E Leonard, G Knap, A. Bales, J. Pollard, N. Muirheid, and M. Brock. Row 2: Mr. Smith, M Hastings, N Stahl, B Chamberlain, M Vaughn, S. Snider, and M. Stewart. Row 3: B. Bramel, J. Durflinger, M Baer, D Flamm, M. Allan and C McGeorge Row 4: D. Timmons, H Pritchett, J Sebok, T Cropper, S. Cochran, J. Furstenberg, and C. Durflinger. Compliments of J. I. MORAN SONS « 31 � The Niantic-Harristown Concert Band, directed by Mr. Kenneth Smith, does much to bring recognition to the high school. It is one of the outstanding organizations in the school. Students from the seventh and eighth grades, as well as the high school, are members of the band. It presents two concerts each year, plays for school activi- ties, and marches in parades. The band also appears in state competition and has been successful in winning many superior ratings. The solo and ensemble groups not only add prestige by contest awards, but aid the com- munity by playing for many clubs and church groups. Chosen members from the Concert Band make up the Pep Band which adds life and color at home basketball games and pep meetings. BAND OFFICERS, Seated: N. Stahl, D. Flamm, and R. Brock Standing: B Chamberlain, C. Allan, J. Durflinger, M. Hastings, B. Bramel. G. Knap, C. Durflinger, C. McGeorge, and P. Delaney. Direct songs of beauty BOYS CHORUS, row 1: R. Epperson, D. Church, K. Smith, K. McCullom, J. Clapp. Row 2: H. Pritchett, F. Rice, P. Smith, D, Bailey. Row 3: K. Allen, J. Foster, and T. Cropper. and inspiration Chorus at NHHS for the year 1956-'57 con- sisted of thirty girls and eleven boys, under the direction of Miss Ruthmary fones. Some of the activities of the chorus this year were: a Christmas Concert, representation at the All-State Chorus and Honor Choir, a Spring Concert, solo entries at the district Solo and Ensemble Contest, and singing at Baccalaure- ate Services. Niantic played host to the Macon County Schools at the Macon County Chorus Festival. Miss Esther Duncan was guest conductor. The officers were Sue Goodmiller, serving as president; Elaine Smith, vice-president; and Sharon Hollar, as secretary-treasurer. GIRLS CHORUS, row I: J. Arnold, G. Dickey, J. Riley, I. Pollard, and L. Salsberry. Row 2: S. Hollar, E. Smith, M. Walters, L. Kellow, H. Kiser, J. Grossman, and V. Porter. Row 3: D. Merriman, S. Goodmiller, M. Williams, J. McIntosh, L. Lengsfeld, C. Rechkemmer, H. Rentfro, and K. Hart. Row 4: K Moreau, M. Vaughn, B. Heidlebaugh, M. Allan, K. Smith, N. Smith, C. Smith, J. Chaffin, and M. Hall. OFFICERS, L. to R.: G. Hoffman, D, Flamm, M. Allan, B. Sanders, and S. Hollar. Richard Alverson and Mrs. Allen, advisor. Create accomplishments in science PHY-BIO-CHEM CLUB Phy-Bio-Chem Club is open to any student interested in any field of science. A project re- lated to the scientific field is one of the require- ments of the organization. Its activities are spon- soring a Science Fair, creating interest in new scientific ventures through regular meetings, and showing completed projects at the district and state fairs. Mrs. Allen served as faculty advisor. Row 1: f. Pollard, S. Hollar, B. Wheeler, G. Hoffman. Row 2: P Smith, T. Cropper, R. Alverson. B Bramel, F Rice, M Allan, and L Kellow. Row 3: Mrs. Allen, J. Foster, K. Walton, J. Buster, B. Sanders, and D. Flamm. Helping hands make happy homes. Build Looking at the scrapbook. The Niantic Chapter of the Future Home- makers of America began this year's activities with thirty-three members. The officers and Mrs. Rosella Young, chapter advisor, attended the Annual Officers' Convention early in the fall. The officers for the fall and winter terms are elected the preceding spring and the new F.H.A. members are initiated at the beginning of the second semester. Mrs. Vivian Delaney and Mrs. Nina Rogers gave helpful support and encouragement as the chapter mothers. The organization served the Civic Club Ban- quet, sold candy, and had two Hobo Days for their money making projects. homes of tomorrow OFFICERS, L. to R.: K Hart Recreation Chairman; N. Stahl, Public Relations Chairman; C. McGeorge, Treasurer; M. Baer, Vice-President; P. Delaney, President; L. Lengsfeld, Secretary; D. Merriman Parliamentarian; S. Hollar, Project Chairman; S Goodmiller. Historian. Mrs. Young, chapter advisor, Front row: J. Durflinger, S. Combs, N. Stahl, J. Arnold. L. Salsberry, and A Harmon. 2nd row: G Dickey, M. Bair, R. Heidlebaugh, E. Smith, D. Merriman, C. Rechkemmer. S Hollar, D. Freeman, and S. Qualls. 3rd row: C. McGeorge, S Goodmiller, M. Williams, J. Chaffin, B Heidlebaugh, H Rentfro, J. Grossman, and K. Hart. 4th row: L Lengsfeld, K Moreau, N Muirheid, M. Baer, K. Smith, P. Delaney, J. McIntosh, and M. Brock. Learn to use Mr. Beck, advisor. Compliments of NIANTIC FARMERS GRAIN CO. Row Is D. Bailey, D. Lane, T. Woodrum, D. Heinz, R. Roberts, D. Timmons, J. Furstenberg, B. Secrest, E. Leonard, and R. Hartman. Row 2: D. Hartman, B. Bramel, C. Durflinger, and C. Doyle. Row 3: S. Cochran, G. Matheny, G. Knap, and J. Epperson. Row 4: M. Eastman. B. Whiteside. F. Rice, and B. Koonce. The Niantic Chapter of Future Farmers of America began the year’s program with a busy schedule of activities: September—wiener roast and dance with the F.H.A. October—officers attended a Leadership Training School at Clinton; sponsored a Corn Picker Safety Program; par- ticipated in a Land Use Judging Contest at Maroa. December—Charles Doyle, Charles Durflinger, Mike East- man, Bill Bramel, Bill Koonce, and Barry Secrest all placed in the Section 16, Grain and Poultry Show at Monticello; sponsored the Twelfth Annual Harvest Queen Dance; Charles Doyle received a $25 check from the Pioneer Seed Corn Company for having the highest corn yield in Section 16. Spring activities include—Annual Father and Son Banquet in March; Local Chapter entered teams in the Section 16 Parliamentary Procedure Contest and the Grain and Poultry judging contest. Mr. Beck congratulates Charles Doyle Testing Soil Bill Whiteside and Dick Heinz Compliments of BRUCE IMPLEMENT CO. Working on Records Seated: D. Timmons, I. Timmons, and D. Bailey Standing: B. Whiteside and B Bramel. 37 � Seated: N. Muirheid, J. Pollard, M. Walters, K Allen, and R Belcher Standing: L. Camp, S Goodmiller, K. Smith, L. Salsberry, J. Matheny, J. Lengsfeld, S. Cochran, and Mrs. Moss. Seated: C. Smith, D. Hensley, D. Merriman. M. Hall. Standing: M Baer, I Austin, E. Smith, H. Pritchett, S. Hollar, J. Brac- kett, N. Smith, H. Kiser, and I. Riley. Library Cadets Mrs. Dorothy Moss was li- brarian at Niantic-Harristown high for the '56-'57 school year and was assisted in her work by voluntary student librarians. Some of the duties of the student librarians were those of checking books and magazines out, assisting in the location of fiction books for enjoyment and reference books for research work. Many new magazines, books, and reference materials have been added. Office Cadets The office cadets, secretaries in the making, are chosen by Mr. Rogers to take on the job training as a requirement for students in the Office Practice classes. Working in the offices of Mr. Goins and Mr. Limkeman gives practical experience to those who plan a career in the business world. Row 1: R. Grossman, J Carr, C. Royce, T. Rozanski, J Waddell, R Trusner, K. Stahi, P. Kellow, M Muirheid, H. Beckham. Row 2: J. Grossman, D. Bennyhoff, D Winnings, R. Rigg, P. Tucker, B. Combs, C. Walter, B. Lowry, J. Andrews. Row 3: J Kaufman. B. Chamberlain, j. Surrell, D. Cochran, D Bailey, G. Grossman, J. Mathias, G. Hays. Patrol Boys Eighth grade boys were in charge of patrol this year. The purpose was to assist in the enforcement of safety rules de- signed for the student body. To be a member of the patrol force was to hold a position of honor. The patrols were to be examples for others. Their duty was to report any violation of safety rules to the proper au- thority. « 38 � sports « 39 � Skillful hands develop co-ordination Mr. Frank Van Doren began his coaching career at Niantic-Harristown High School this year. The team was of average size but had the disadvantage in that no lettermen returned from the previous year. Co-captains for the season were Keith Allen, senior, and Richard Epperson, junior. The team will lose only four men from the first ten by graduation. The returning six letter- men will form a good nucleus that will be rounded out by men moving up from a better than average B squad. Kneeling. L. to R.: Coach Van Doren, G. Hoffman, B. Burns. R. Epperson, K Allen, J McIntosh, and B. Whiteside. Standing: R Roberts, G. Sullivan, B. Wheeler, L. Nix, H. Pritchett, G. Schrishuhn, and P Smith. « 40 � Kneeling, L. to R.: E Hart, K. Walton, J. Lengsfeld, D, Bailey, J. Grider, and J. Clapp. Standing: D. Church, B. Bomball, L. Nix, Coach Van Doren, H. Pritchett, B. Sanders, and T. Cropper. and fair play The B” squad, composed of five sopho- mores and six freshmen, played better than .500 ball. This group was certainly a scrappy little bunch. The cheerleaders for the 1956-57 season were as follows. The varsity: Carolynn Smith, Managers: Ernie Hart and Raymond Roberts. Coach Van Doren and Bruce Wheeler « 41 � Darlene Hensley, Peggy Delaney, and Sue Goodmiller. For the “B squad: Elaine Smith, Martha Walters, Linda Salsberry, and Helen Rentfro. With their enthusism they helped to cheer the team on to victory. Keith Allen Bruce Wheeler Larry Nix Richard Epperson BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 19S6-S7 Nov. 13. Tri-City There I Nov. 16, Illiopolis There i Nov. 20. Macon Here Nov. 30, Ramsey Here I Dec. 7, Blue Mound Here Dec. 14, Lovington Here Dec. 18. Mt. Auburn Here Dec. 19. Warrensburg There Dec. 21. Mt. Zion Here Jan. 4. Maroa There Jan. 8. Tower Hill There A CHEERLEADERS: Darlene Hensley, Carolynn Smith, Peggy Delaney and Sue Goodmiller. Cordon Schrishuhn • r Harold Pritchett Bill Whitesides John McIntosh B CHEERLEADERS: Linda Salsberry, Martha Walt- ers, Elaine Smith, and Helen Rentfro. AY.v Paul Smith Gerald Hoffman Jan. 15. Bethany Here Jan. 18. Warrensburg Here Macon County Tourney Jan. 21-25 at Argenta Feb. 1. Maroa Here Feb. 2. Lovington There Feb. 8. Bethany There Feb. 15. Illiopolis Here Feb. 19, Stonington Here Feb. 22. Mt. Zion There Frosh-Soph. Tournament March 12-15 Here Row 1: Coach Van Doren, G. Hoffman, K. Allen, P. Smith, B. Burns, G. Sullivan and J. McIntosh. Row 2: D. Timmons, B. Bomball, K Walton, E. Hart, f. Grider, and I. Clapp. To set new records The fall portion of the baseball season end- ed with the Indians beating Beason for their only victory in seven tries. The hitting department was handled by Keith Allen and John McIntosh, both hitting at the .333 mark. Timely hits were also contributed by Gary Sullivan and Bill Burns, with the latter gaining the only victory on the mound for Coach Van Doren's nine. Lack of experience and depth hurt in the win column, but desire and team spirit kept the Indians in almost every ball game. in batting and fielding '56 FALL SCHEDULE September— 7—Niantic 3..............Blue Mound 8 14—Niantic 2..........Warrensburg 18 18—Niantic 0.............Blue Mound 1 20—Niantic 0............Warrensburg 18 24—Niantic 8..............Argenta 9 28—Niantic 0................Macon 12 October— 2—Niantic 9................Beason 7 Slide. Gerald, slidel Compliments of BOONE AND WADDELL LUMBER COMPANY and FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MT. AUBURN Watch out for the windowsl « 45 � Returning lettermen, T. Woodrum and G. Schrishuhn To develop good sportsmanship The 1957 track team was led by letter- men Gordon Schrishuhn and Terry Wood- rum and such returning track candidates as Jerry Epperson, Bill Sanders, Jerry Hoffman, Paul Smith, Jim Grider, Elmer Lane, with a fine group of freshmen and sophomores rounding out the squad. The team was entered in dual and triangle meets, plus the Cenois and Macon County Meet. Compliments of ILLIOPOUS LUMBER COMPANY and KING-LAR COMPANY « 46 � Have you ever ridden on an invisible carpet? If I had the wings of an angell Participate in all sports Compliments of BUNN CAPITOL GROCERY CO! and A FRIEND OF N.H.H.S. « 47 � The Niantic-Harristown Lettermen's Club is a service club for boys who have lettered in any sport which is offered in school. It emphasizes the need for good sportsmanship in all athletic contests, it works to promote better ath- letic conditions, to be actively interested in the purchasing and equipping of an athletic field, and to make every boy in school aware of the need for varsity competition in some major sport. G.A.A., Row 1: S. Hollar, M. Hastings, E. Smith. L. Faulin, and M Walters. Row 2: S. Combs, V. Woodrum, H. Rentfro, L. Salsberry, and D. Freeman. Row 3: L. Camp, R. Heidlebaugh, L. Kellow, M. Allan, M. Williams, C. Rechkemmer, and J. Durflinger. Develop physical fitness The G.A.A. is an organiaztion which pro- motes good sportsmanship and enjoyment of sports. This organization consists of 25 mem- bers. At the beginning of the year the girls chose Elaine Smith as their president; Marjorie Hastings, vice-president; Sharon Hollar, secre- tary; Martha Walters, treasurer; and Linda Faulin, point chairman. During the year the girls went on hikes, played basketball and baseball and went to Play Days sponsored by other G.A.A. groups. Many other enjoyable times were had under the direction of the or- ganization's sponsor, Miss Cole. Advisor. Miss Cole OFFICERS, clockwise from L. to R.: S. Hollar, M. Has- Beauty in action. tings, E. Smith, L. Faulin, and M. Walters. faculty - classes € 49 � BOARD OF EDUCATION. L. to R: Herschel Pritchett, William Moore, Roland Stewart, Howard Parish, president; John Carr, Aubrey Bramel, and Clyde Dial. Community hands lend aid Compliments of JAGEMAN-BODE COMPANY Springfield, Illinois and LYMAN GRAIN COMPANY « 50 � Leaders' hands direct our thinking Mrs. Smith, School Secretary The Board of Education, together with Mr. Johnson, are directly responsible to the com- munity to work for the betterment of all students in the unit and to provide up-to-date schools; to be concerned with employing the best pos- sible teachers; and to spend tax money wisely and efficiently. Mr. Goins acting as principal has worked unceasingly to promote a spirit of friendliness and good will among the students. Mrs. Smith, one of the busiest persons at N.H.H.S., has done an outstanding job as sec- retary. We are grateful to the administration for the fine way they have served the schools and community. « 51 � Time out for coffee. These hands The core of our school is the high school faculty, great not in number, but rather in loyalty, friendship and spirit. The asso- Elizabeth Allen Chemistry and Science B.S. Millikin University Marilyn Cole Health and Physical Education B.S. Millikin University Wilfred Hudson Driver Training. Industrial Arts B.S. Indiana State Teachers College Eastern Illinois State ciation between faculty and students will long be remem- bered as hands which have reached out to show the way. 52 � Kenneth Smith Music. Band. Boy's Chorus B.S. Eastern State Teachers College Frank Van Doren Coach. Physical Education, American History B.S. Millikin University H. Lee Angus General Mathematics. Advanced Algebra, Plane Geometry Missouri State Teachers College Carthage College Quincy College Rachel Ash English, Latin A.B. Millikin University Gordon Beck Agriculture B.S. University of Illinois B.S. M.A. I Dorothy Moss Edwin J. Rogers English, Library Business Education Woman's College of the University of B.S. Illinois State Normal University North Carolina University of North Carolina B.A. M.A. guide our learning Mrs. Moss and her little red wagon. OFFICERS, seated: Keith Allen, Treasurer and Nancy Smith, Secretary. Standing: Gordon Schrishuhn, President and Ralph Hart, Vice President. mittee 4, Junior Play Cast; Student Plan- ning Commission 3, F F A 1, 2, 3, Reporter 3; Science Club 1, 2; Library Cadet 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3. 4, Co-Captain 4. Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4. Senior Play Cast; Carnival Co-Chairman 4, N-H Club 1, 2, 4. Our hands have participated in Richard Allen Brock William Dean Bums Patty Jo Clements I call a fig a fig and a spade a spade. Class Vice-President 2; Class President 3; Ouill and Scroll 4. Student Council 2, 4, President 4; Echo Staff 4, T.T.T. Co-editor 4; Concert and Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-President 3, President 4; Pep Band 1. 2, 3. 4, Polio Skit Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Junior Plav Cast; ‘Student Planning Commission 3; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Basketball manager 1, B-team 2; Senior Play Cast; Carnival Committee 4; N-H Club 1, Honor Band 3. 4. He said right or wrong, what came into his head. Student Council 4, Echo Staff 4; T.T.T. Staff 4 Polio Skit Committees 3, 4. Prom Com- mittee 3; Junior Play Committee. Science Club 2. Basketball 1,2 3. 4. Baseball 1. 2, 3. 4. Track 1. 2; Senior Play Cast; Carnival Committee 4; N-H Club 1. 2, 3. 4. « 54 � A true friend is forever a friend. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4. Girl's Chorus 1. 2; Polio Skit Committee 3, 4, Prom Com- mittee 3; Junior Play Committee; Science Club 1, Senior Play Property Manager; Carnival Committee 4. Martha Jane Austin “Lore is hotter than fame.' Quill and Scroll 4; Echo Co-editor 4; T.T.T. Staff 4. No. 6 Special Typist 4; Concert and Marching Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Play Cast; Honor Band 2, 3. 4; Solo Ensemble Club 3. 4; F.H.A 1, 2, 3; Junior Representative 3; Library Cadet 3; Office Cadet 4. G A. A 1. Senior Play Cast; Harvest Queen Candi- date 4; Carnival Committee 4; Band Li- brarian 4; Polio Skit Committee 3; Prom Committee 3. Mary Geneva Baer The only way to have a friend is to be one. Class Treasurer 3; Quill and Scroll 4; Stu- dent Council 2. 4. Secretary 4, Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Tvpist 3, T.T.T. Co-editor 4; Con- cert and Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Band 3. 4. Pep Band 1, 3. 4, Girls Chorus 3: Prom Committee 3. Junior Play Cast; F.H.A 1. 2. 3. 4. Vice President 4; Carnival Committee 4 Student Planning Commission 3; Office Cadet 4; G.A.A. 1, Senior Play Cast, Harvest Queen Candidate 4. Judith Kay Brackett Nothing is impossible to the willing heart. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4. Girls Chorus 1, 2; Polio Skit Committee 3, 4. Prom Com- mittee 3; Junior Play Committee; F.H.A. 2; Science Club 1; Office Cadet 3, 4; Senior Play Cast; Carnival Committee. assemblies, junior-senior prom, Jerry Wayne Epperson And when a lady's in the case you know all other things give place. Echo Staff 4 T.T.T. Staff 4 Boy's Chorus 2; Polio Skit Committee 2, 4; Prom Commit- tee 3, F.F.A. 2. 4. Basketball 2. Track 2. 4. Senior Play Committee, Carnival Commit- tee 4. Mabel Louise Hall Nevor an idle minute, but thrifty and thoughful of others. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4; Girl's Chorus 1, 2. 3, 4; Prom Committee 3; Office Cadet 4. Senior Play Committee; Carnival Com- mittee 4. Senior Quartet. Ralph Eugene Hart If love is an art. meet the master. Class Vice-President 4. Student Council 3; Echo and T.T.T. Business Manager 4. Polio Skit Committee 3. 4; Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Committee. Senior Play Cast; Carnival Committee 4 « 55 � Gilbert Maurice Knap “Underneath his quietness lies true sincerity. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4; Concert and Marching Band 1, 2. 3. 4. Pep Band 2, 4. Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Cast; F.F.A. 1. 2, 3. 4, Vice-President 4. Science Club 1. 2. 3, Senior Play Committee; Carnival Committee 4. Vivian Darlene Hensley “She's always thoughtful, always fair, always willing to do her share. Class Secretary 1, 3, Quill and Scroll 4 Echo and T.T.T. Business Manager 4, No. 6 Special Typist 4; Concert and Marching Band 1. 2, 3. 4., Band Tribunal Member 2, 3. Polio Skit Committee 3, 4. Prom Commit- tee 3; Junior Play Committee; Honor Band 2. 3. 4. All-State Band 1; F.H A 1. 2. 3; Library Cadet 3; Office Cadet 4; G.A.A. 1. Cheerleader 4. Senior Play Cast, Carnival Committee 4. Student Planning Commission 3: Solo Ensemble Club 3, 4. Helen Louise Kiser “A friendly heart with many friends. Echo Staff 4. T T.T. Staff 4. Girl's Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4; Polio Skit Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Committee. F.H A 1. 2; Science Club 1; Office Cadet 4, Senior Play Committee; Carnival Committee 4 publications, plays, athletics, and Gordon Ray Schrishuhn “Happy-go-lucky, fair and free, nothing there is that bothers me. ' Class President 4. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4. Boy's Chorus 1; Polio Skit Commit- tee 1, 2, 3, 4. Junior Play Cast; Prom Com- mittee 3. F.F.A 1, 2, 3, Sectional 6th High Individual Dairy Judging 3; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4. Track 1. 2. 3, 4. Senior Play Cast, Carnival Committee 4. N-H Club z, 3, 4 Carolynn Marie Smith I'll be merry. I'll be free. I'll be sad for nobody. Quill and Scroll 4; Student Council 3, 4, Echo Co-editor 4, T.T.T. Staff 4, Girl's Chorus 1, 3, 4, Polio Skit Committees 1, 3. 4. Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Cast; Student Planning Commission 3; F.H.A. 1, 2. 3; Science Club 1, 2; Office Cadet 4. G.A A 1, 4, Cheerleader 4. Senior Play Cast ; Carnival Committee 4, Library Ca- det 3; Senior Quartet. « 56 � Nancy Kaye Smith “True merit is like a river, the deeper it is, the less noise it makes. Class Vice President 1, Class Secretary 4; Quill and Scroll 4. Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4, No. 6 Special Editor 4, Girl's Chor- us 1, 2, 3, 4, All-State Chorus 4. Honor Chorus 4. Polio Skit Committee 1, 3, 4, Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Committee; F.H A 1 2. 3; Science Club 1, 2; Library Cadet 3; Office Cadet 4. G.A.A. 1; Senior Play Assistant Director. Carnival Co-chair- man 4; D A R. Award Winner 4; Senior Quartet. Doris Jean Riley Never too busy to join in the fun. always around when there's work to be done. Echo Staff 4, T.T.T Stall 4; Girl's Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4; Polio Skit Committee 3; Prom Committee 3; Junior Play Committee; Of- fice Cadet 4. Senior Play Committee; Carnival Committee 4. Senior Quartet. D.A.R. Award Winner, Nancy Smith Graduation William Earl Whiteside Work, what's work? Where have I heard that word before? Class treasurer 2; Quill and Scroll 4, Echo Staff 4. T.T.T. Staff 4, Skit Committee 2; Prom Committee 3, Junior Play Commit- tee. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Sentinel 2, Reporter 3. President 4; Science Club 1, 2. Basket- ball 1 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Senior Play Cast; Carnival Committee 4. D.A.R. Nancy Smith was chosen by her classmates and the faculty as the winner of the 1957 D.A.R. award at Niantic-Harristown. Nancy was se- lected on the basis of service, loyalty, co- operation, leadership, and citizenship. She was active in the journalistic field, the editor of the Number 6 Special, the bi-weekly school paper, a member of the Tic Town Tattler staff and also worked on the Echo staff. She was a mem- ber of the Girls' Chorus—all state chorus and Honor choir—the assistant director of the senior class play and co-chairman of the Carnival. « 57 � Senior Class Will We, the Senior Class will the following: I, Keith Allen, will my ability to eat and not gain weight to Raymond Roberts. I, Jane Austin, will my gym shoes to Karen Smith. I, Mary Baer, will my ability to control myself to Betty Heidle- baugh. I, Judy Brackett, will my ability to any- one who thinks they can find it. I, Richard Brock, will my ability to be willing to Jack Byers. I, Bill Burns, will my ability to shake my finger to Mr. Goins. I, Patty Clements, will will what 1 have to will and will will nothing more. I, Jerry Epperson, will my tattoo and my black hair to Kaaren Moreau. 1, Mabel Hall, will my part in the senior quartet to Kay Hart. I, Ralph Hart, will my high school diploma to the Girl Scouts for their paper drive. I, Darlene Hensley, will my hidden smarts to the first person who is intelligent enough to find them. I, Gilbert Knap, will my ability to stay out of trouble to David Flamm. I, Helen Kiser, will my well-kept fingernails to Ruth Heidlebaugh. 1, Jean Riley, will a card of safety pins to Sue Goodmiller for her gym clothes. I, Carolynn Smith, will my place on the cheerleading squad to Donna Merriman. I, Nancy Smith, will my place in the senior .quartet to Donna Merriman. I, Bill Whiteside, will not be back. I, Gordon Schrish- uhn, will the hair on my chest to Mr. Angus to cover his shiny head. We, the Senior Class of 1957 of Niantic High School, being of as sound a mind as we ever hope to be, and on the verge of departing for realms unknown, do declare this our last will and testament. To the underclasses and the faculty, we, the Senior Class, do will the following: To the Junior Class, any old bills left unpaid and the ability to sell as much advertising space as the class of 57. To the Sophomore Class, the ability to graduate with more than 18 members in the class. To the Freshman Class, the ability to build character rather than be characters. To Mr. Johnson, a large econ- omy size bottle of bufferin because they work twice as fast as aspirin. To Mr. Goins, a teacher to take over his Business Law and American Problems classes, so he will have more time to run the office. To Mr. Angus, an escalator, so he won't have to climb so many stairs. To Cathy Smith, half the money she takes in each day. To Mrs. Ash, a senior class to advise in '58 that is as nice as the class of '57. To Mr. Rogers, the ability to keep his normal color instead of the brilliant pink which has been seen on frequent occasions. To Mrs. Moss, 50,000 new books so she won't have so much spare time on her hands. To Mr. Smith, a band always in tune and a bottle of champagne and a do-it-yourself bubble kit so he can make music like Lawrence Welk. To Mrs. Allen, a dozen atoms and a half dozen ameobas and one small paramecium, since they are more expensive. To Mrs. Young, a set of discharge papers so her husband can come home for good. To Mr. Beck and Mr. Hudson, a four day teaching job so they can have an extra day each week to go hunting or fishing, depending upon the season. To Mr. Van Doren, the ability to trounce Warrensburg next year, also a type- writer, a secretary and a telephone. To Miss Cole, a '58 Echo which assembles itself, thus eliminating all work and worry. To the Bus Drivers, the ability to get the students to school safely and on time for the next four years as well as they did the last four. To the cooks, plenty of yeast for next years hot rolls. To the janitors, a school that keeps itself clean. Top row: N. Smith, K. Allen, J. Brackett, and G. Knap. Bottom row: J. Epperson, J. Austin, M. Baer, and D. Hensley. Top row: B. Whiteside, R. Brock. H Kiser, J. Riley, and C. Smith. Bottom row: B. Burns pictured with Joan Crawford, M Hall, P. Clements, and G. Schrishuhn. Senior In September 1953, we thirty eager freshmen took the outstretched hand of N.H.H.S. and started down the path of knowledge. We were initiated on September 21. Our class officers were Dwayne Williams, president; Nancy Smith, vice president; and Darlene Hensley, secretary-treasurer. Our class advisor was Mr. Parks. Among the highlights of this first year, Chuck McKinney was elected cheerleader and Bill Burns and Richard Brock, managers of the basketball team, won athletic awards. We were sorry to lose four members during the year. The following September, twenty-six soph- omore members returned to N.H.H.S., now an old friend, with Marjorie Gambrill serving as president; Richard Brock, vice president; Sandra Trusner, secretary; and Bill Whiteside, treasurer to lead our class onward. Sandra Trusner be- came our Harvest Queen Candidate. Sandra Trusner and Donna Rechkemmer were elected cheerleaders and Bill Bums, Keith Allen, Don Sigmon, Gordon Schrishuhn won athletic awards. Mr. Pais served as our class advisor. As September rolled around for the third year we found four more of our classmates failed to answer roll call, leaving twenty-two present to carry on through the junior year. Guiding the class through this busy year were Richard Brock, president; Sandra Trusner, vice president; Darlene Hensley, secretary; and Mary Baer, treasurer. Our Harvest Queen Can- didates were Sandra Trusner and Donna Rech- kemmer. Sandra Trusner and Marjorie Gambrill were cheerleaders for this year, and athletic History awards were given to Bill Burns, Victor Binkley and Gordon Schrishuhn. Mr. Goins and Mrs. Colbert were class advisors. We presented our Jr. play The Nervous Wreck on November 4. On May 19 the Jr. Sr. Prom was held. The theme was Moments to Remember. With this the Jr. year came to a close. At last, and yet it seemed a little too soon, our senior year at N.H.H.S. began. We see twenty-two seniors, a little older and much wiser, coming into the home stretch. During the first few months of this year we lost four more of our classmates. Our class officers were Gordon Schrishuhn, president; Ralph Hart, vice president; Nancy Smith, secretary; and Keith Allen, treasurer. Activities during the year in- cluded selling advertisements for publications, a carnival to increase funds, and the senior play Let Me Talk, which was presented on November 2. Jane Austin and Mary Baer were senior candidates for Harvest Queen. Nancy Smith received the coveted D.A.R. Award. Mrs. Ash, Mr. Angus, and Mr. Goins were the class advisors. Carolynn Smith and Darlene Hensley represented our senior class as cheerleaders. Athletic awards were given to Keith Allen, Bill Burns, Gordon Schrishuhn, and Bill Whiteside. The Jr. Sr. Prom and Baccalaureate Services brought the year almost to a close, and on May 28, we saw seventeen seniors reaching for the diplomas which led them on to a life worth- while; inspired by their motto, A quitter never wins; a winner never quits, with a wonderful and never to be forgotten background behind them. OFFICERS: David Flamm, president; Bill Bramel, treasurer; Carolyn McGeorge, vice president; Nancy Stahl, secretary. Judy Arnold Charles Doyle Sue Goodmiller Junior hands prepare for Charles Mauck Dean Linda Lane Lengsfeld Janet Hollis Frank Raymond Barry Pollard Rechkemmer Rice Roberts Secrest c 60 � Bill Bramel Jack Byers Janet Chaffin Peggy Delaney Charles Durflinger Mike Eastman Richard Epperson David Flamm Joyce Grossman Kay Hart Betty Heidlebaugh Bill Koonce senior responsibilities Donna Nancy Joe Carolyn John Merriman Muirheid McDaniel McGeorge McIntosh Karen Nancy Gary Bruce Terry Smith Stahl Sullivan Wheeler Woodrum « 61 � OFFICERS: Larry Nix, vice president; Gerald Hoffman, secretary; Jim Grider, president. Not pictured: Norman Hawkins, treasurer. Maren Allan Alan Bales Beverly Brackett Dennis Brix Steve Cochran Roger Embrey Sophomores Ernest Hart Larry Nix Velma Porter Judy Rotz Bill Sanders m John Napier « 62 � Linda Bair Roselyn Ball Ronnie Belcher Bill Bomball Mary Lou Brock Delores Buster Jerry Buster Charlotte Chapman Linda Faulin Jerry Foster Joe Furstenberg Jim Grider pursue knowledge Edward Leonard Sandra Lowry Sheila Tuttle Martha Walters Kenneth Walton Paul Smith Leland Trusner Gary Matheny Kenneth McCullum Gene McKinney « 63 � OFFICERS: Linda Camp, treasurer; Dixie Free- man, secretary; Kurt Smith, president, and Harold Pritchett, vice president. Richard Alverson David Bailey Jon Clapp Sharon Combs Dixie Freeman Danny Hartman Freshmen build friendship Joe Pat Kaaren Jerry Joanne Kiser Kiser Moreau McDaniel McIntosh Linda Kurt Rory Richard Clifford Salsberry Smith Smith Speckman Stevens « 64 � Douglas Bailey Marjorie Bair Linda Camp Darrell Church Tom Cropper Gwen Dickey Larry Deitx Janet Durflinger Ruth Heidlebaugh Dick Heinz Bruce Hensley David Hickman and develop leadership Harold Bill Harold Sharon Carole Jo Peters Porter Pritchett Qualls Rechkemmer Darrell John Mary Martha Clifford Timmons Timmons Vaughn Williams Winnings « 65 � Helen Rentfro I Vicki Woodrum Hands help in routine of a busy day BUS DRIVERS: Mr. Martin, Mr. Ash, Mrs. Belcher, Mr. Roger Himstedt, Mrs. Holmes, Mr. Raymond Himstedt, and Mr. Kraft. Not pictured: Mr. Turner, Mr. Furstenberg, Mr. Whit- tington, Mr. Gass. Helping hands work- ing smoothly and effi- ciently, are those of the janitors, cooks, and bus drivers. COOKS: Mrs. Horn, Mrs. Whiteside, Mrs. Rotz, supervisor of lunches- and Mrs. Koshinski. JANITORS: Mr. Conaway and Mr. Elder. Compliments of ROTZ CLOVER FARM STORE and BEAR HYBRID SEED COMPANY « 66 � Principal The seniors are glad to have the Junior High as a helping hand in their annual. It has aided in many ways by supporting the Carnival and with the large number of students buying an- nuals. The Junior High has offered a helping hand” in many other high school activities and to you, the seniors say Thanks.” Kenneth Limkeman Wheaton College Western Illinois State B.S. Degree University of Illinois Graduate School Able hands guide and lead us Russell Browning Illinois College University of Wyoming A.B. Degree James Groetsch DePauw University A.B. Degree Helena Jones Illinois State Normal University Millikin University « 68 � Row 1: K Mauck. L. Ford. C Allan. L. Smith, K. Cunningham, C Mickel, C. Knisley S. Epperson Row 2: I Andrews. J. Smith. R Rigg. R Trusner. I. Grossman B Combs. T Rozanski. J. Kaufman, B Chamberlain. Row 3: J Waddell, P Tucker. H Moffett. L Allen. M. Plain. M Major, B. Sullivan, J. Rigsby, S. McDaniel, D. Faust. Row 4: D. Winnings, H Beckham, G. Grossman, C. Royce, D. Bennyhoff. C. Walter. M Muirheid, K Stahl. D. Smith. Row 5: B McGeorge M Caudle, D. Sampson. K Taylor. S. Snider. M Stevens. B Kiser. M Stewart. E Dale. Row 8: J Napier, B Lowry, D. Schrishuhn, J. Carr. R Grossman, D. Cochran, B. Gibson, P. Kellow, R Arnold, D. Bailey. Row 1: K. Moyer, S. Oliver, C. Irvin, K. Davis, M. Gambrill, W Bair, D Hayes. A Furstenberg ow,.?: , Durbin, G Murrell. I Hickman. J. Buster. L Hart. T Freeman. J Walters. P Williams. J. Camp. W. Logue. Row 3: L. Brackett. L. Smith, J. Larson. G. Sanner, I Durflinger. R. Lane, R. Roberts. J. Hartman I. Heidlebaugh, V Ward Row 4: C Grossman, J. Orrison, S. Moyer. B Armstrong, S. Gipson, N. Williams, J. Timmons, I. Davis. € 69 I Qualls. M Hall Row 5: H Harmon, D. Cole, S. Chapman, J. Rice, R. Duncan, I. Belcher, L. Ball, R. Patterson, J. Tuttle, G. Bayse. Front row: R. Trusner, R. Rigg, M. Muirheid, Manager, T. Rozanski, and K. Stahl. Back row: D. Smith, D. Winnings, R Schrishuhn, Coach Browning, D. Cochran, C. Royce, and J. Waddell. in higher education The junior high, with Mr. Kenneth Limkeman as principal, had a modified departmental plan this year. Mrs. Jones taught one section of the seventh grade the basic subjects while Mr. Limkeman taught the other. Mr. Browning taught eighth grade science, mathematics, and one section of language arts, while Mr. Groetsch taught the social studies and a section of language arts. Mr. Brown- ing also acted as coach in basketball, baseball, and track. Miss Jones, music supervisor, taught general music. In addition to the regular junior high staff of teachers, the students enjoyed many of the privileges of the high school. Five teachers from the high school taught classes in this depart- ment. They were: Industrial Arts, Home Economics, Physical Education, Instru- mental Music and Band. A curriculum change has been made by adding general music and geog- raphy. « 70 � Noon hour activityl Little braves in action. and social activities STUDENT COUNCIL. Seated: V Ward. J Tim- mons, D. Cole, and A. Furstenberg. Standing: T. Rozanski, M Stewart. E Dale. Call on me. I know the answer. C. Allan, and Mr. Limkeman. Seniors on the home stretch « 72 � advertising Compliments of BEATRICE FOOD COMPANY Meadow Gold Milk and Ice Cream Phone 5241 Decatur, Illinois MILLER-O'NEILL 120 West Prairie, Decatur, Illinois Carpets, Draperies, Linoleums ARTHURS Fine Furnitures and Carpeting Open until 8:30 Mon., Wed., Fri. 90G East Wood Street Decatur, Illinois Compliments of JAMES E. FINLEY, O.D. Optometrist Citizens Building Decatur, Illinois Brock's Soil Service Don't Put if off—Put it on ... call HOMER BROCK Lime Phosphate Fertilizer Dealer Phone 107R2 Niantic. Illinois PEACOCK CLEANERS 5 LAUNDERERS One Day Shirt Service Complete Cleaning Dri-N-Fold Laundry 750 East Prairie Decatur, Illinois B F FRIENDLY SERVICE Tires - Tubes - Accessories Mobilgas Phone 3511 Mobiloil Latham, Illinois HASKELL PHOSPHATES Limestone Company Latham Phone 4-2721 HOWE HOWE GROCERY General Mdse. RAU HARDWARE APPLIANCE COMPANY Heating - Plumbing :: 24-Hour Service Ratheon T.V. :: Winkler Furnaces Latham, Illinois Compliments of DR. A. F. WILLIAMS Latham, Illinois POTTER IMPLEMENT COMPANY McCormick-Deering Farm Machinery Latham, 111. Phone 4-2661 I. Graves Motor Company Dliopolis. Illinois SPALDING'S HARDWARE Tools Floor Machines—Rented Paint Pittsburgh Sherwin-Williams (Kem-Tone) Builder's Hardware Garden Implements, Tools, Lawn Mowers Small Electric Appliances Wyckles Comer Phone 8-6223 PRITCHETT FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Phone 4321 Illiopolis. III. ARTHUR W. WURL Hardware - Thermogas Store Phone 441-2 Residence Phone 441-3 Illiopolis, Illinois REDMAN CHEVROLET COMPANY « 74 � Latham, Illinois Phone 4-3551 More people buy Chevrolet—Than any car. Phone 3201 Illiopolis, 111. PRITCHETT BROTHERS Gas and Electric Appliances - Hardware niiopolis. Illinois J. C. ROSS AND SONS General Merchandise Illiopolis, Illinois SMITH S SUNDRIES Fountain and Notions Phone 4711 Dliopolis, 111. NIANTIC OBSERVER Wedding Announcements-Advertising, Printing Frank Bell—Editor Phone 4611 Illiopolis, 111. B V GROCERY Groceries, Meats, and Sundries First Street Harristown, Illinois Phone Harristown 6351 V. H. OLIVER Automobile and Tractor Repair Welding----Oil Phone 6361 Harristown, Dlinois CIRCLE INN Texaco Gas and Oil Restaurant----Grocery Harristown, niinois REAL ESTATE — INSURANCE TAX SERVICE — LISTINGS WANTED B. A. Sheehan Niantic Office Phone 3211 Residence 11R12 Under new management NORA RICE Good Home Cooked Food V V CAFE Niantic, III. SMITH'S CAFE Home Made Pies Phone 115 Niantic, Dl. Frances Beauty Shop —Featuring— Hairdressing Permanent waving Manicures Haircuts Phone 106 Niantic FINCH'S B B SERVICE STATION Wheel Balancing and Engine Overhauling Wyckles Comer Decatur, Dlinois Combs Heating Sheet Metal Mueller Coal, Gas and Oil Furnaces Conversion Burners and Blowers GENERAL REPAIR Electrical Work — Guttering Crane Kohler Plumbing Fixtures Phone 61R4 Niantic, Dlinois JACK WHITESIDE Auctioneer Niantic, Dl. Phone 25R3 Jageman - Bode Co. Distributors of Clover Farm Merchandise Served you by Rotz Clover Farm Store in Niantic, Dlinois Welcome to NIANTIC CHRISTIAN CHURCH Niantic. Illinois EMORY W. PARKS Country Life Insurance Company Country Mutual Casualty Company Country Mutual Fire Company R. R. No. 3 Decatur, Dlinois « 75 � Compliments of HIMSTEDT OIL COMPANY Phone: Niantic G — Harristown 7221 C. W. IMPLEMENT COMPANY Massey Harris A New Idea Warrensburg, 111. Phone 3311 FUNKS FIVE STAR G. 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On Route 121 Spur HEMAN GRAIN COMPANY John Deere — Staley's Feeds Norge — Maytag — Skelgas Heman P. O. Warrensburg, 111. ■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■ Checkerboard Soybean Company PURINA CHOWS Complete Facilities for Grinding and Mixing Warrensburg, Dl. Phone 3311 El win, Dl. Phone 2291 « 76 � RELAX and HAVE FUN The Ashs—Spider Lake Resort In the pine scented North Woods HAYWARD. R.R. 1, WISCONSIN or E. GLENN ASH. HARRISTOWN. ILL. Compliments of SAM WILLIAMS Water Delivery Service RAUPP'S SHOES Fine Shoes for Everyone Decatur, Illinois H. A. KUHL COMPANY M-M Farm Implements Industrial Equipment—GMC Trucks 925-1005 East Pershing Road, Decatur, Dl. Welcome to HARRISTOWN CHRISTIAN CHURCH Harristown, 111. J{eumode HOSIERY SHOPS Hosiery for the Entire Family 117 N. Water St. Decatur, 111. CHARLES E. PRITCHETT CREIGHTON-JACKSON CO. Insurance Exclusively 137 West Main St. Phone 3-7787 Congratulations From THE BENSON CREAMERY Makers of Blue Ribbon Dairy Products Decatur. 111. Drink THE LIGHT REFRESHMENT Decatur Bottling Co. GROVE'S RESTAURANT AND SERVICE STATION At the Junction of U.S. 51-121-48 Phone 5064 Decatur, 111. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grove, Owners-Mgrs. HAZELRIGGS. INC. DeSoto-Plymouth Top Value Used Cars Decatur, 111. COMPLIMENTS GRAND FUEL Phone 4401 700 N. Van Dyke Decatur. 111. CRANE POTATO CHIPS, INC. fuixsn There's a World of Difference hr W M 618 E. Cerro Gordo [POTATO CHIPSi O Phone 2-4378 Decatur. Dlinois] WALTER FLORA SONS Jewelers 148 E. Main, Decatur, Dl. Phone 5295 HARRY APPELBAUM Clothing Store Established 1910 Decatur, Illinois EICHENAUER ELECTRIC SERVICE Service Shop and Appliance Store 134 S. Oakland, Decatur, 111. Phone 2-4806 Night 6402 ENLOE'S LINCOLN SQUARE DRUG STORE The oldest established drug store in the state Phones 8-6657 - 8-9433 Decatur, Dlinois c 77 BOLEN DRUG STORE Hollie Bolen. R. Ph., Owner Phone 8-5922 147 S. Water Decatur, Illinois GO BY YELLOW CAB Yellow Cab Co. 629 N. Franklin Decatur. 111. WAGNER MEMORIAL CO. Builders of Fine Memorials Monuments, Markers and Mausoleums Phone 8-9322 Decatur, 111. Compliments of ELMER'S JR. DEPT. STORE 638 E. Eldorado Decatur, 111. NIRIDER'S INC. 1101 West Main Street Decatur. Illinois Visit the Big Red House Featuring Pre-teen Clothing for the girl 239 S. Oakland Decatur, Dl. HENEBRY'S STORE FOR MEN 134 Merchant Street Decatur. 111. REICH BROTHERS JEWELRY Certified Master Watchmaker 116 E. Prairie Decatur. 111. Compliments DR. ZINK SANDERS Decatur. Illinois NATIONAL CLEANERS When you think of cleaning, think of NATIONAL Phone 4951 Decatur, Dlinois BOOTS. ENGINEERS. WESTERN. FLIGHT Also Shoes. All these in Black, Brown or Multi-Colors I AND I SHOE COMPANY 512 North Water Decatur, Illinois Compliments of DR. JOHN R. WASEM. CHIROPRACTOR 520-30 Standard Office Bldg. Decatur, 111. D. D. CAMPBELL SON 914 N. Water Street Insurance - Realtors - Appraisals Phone 3-7781 Decatur, Illinois A. D. PRUITT £ COMPANY REALTORS Specializing in Residential Sales 141 E. Prairie Phone 777 Decatur, 111. JANES CLEANERS Finer Dry Cleaners Shirt Laundering G66 W. Eldorado Phone 4418 PFILE'S CAMERA SHOP Everything Photographic 100 E. Prairie Phone 3-3467 Decatur, 111. 418 E. Adam Phone 8-4366 Springfield, 111. Compliments of DECATUR ADVERTISER '‘Illinois' Greatest Weekly Phone 5495 Decatur NOLEN MOTOR CO.. INC. Lincoln-Mercury 214 W. Wood Street Decatur, 111. Don Hartwig Phone 5179 WESTERVELT PAPER COMPANY. INC. Wholesale Paper Jobbers 730 East Cerro Gordo Street Decatur, 111. « 7 ILLINOIS CLEANERS 940 West Eldorado Our truck in Niantic Monday and Thursday for Pick-up and delivery � WALLENDER-DEDMAN COMPANY TILETOWN CABINET TILE CO. Floor Wall Tile—Linoleum WALLENDER-DEDMAN COMPANY Printing — Office Equipment 1285 N. Oakland Phone 5213 Decatur, 111. 151 W. Main Decatur, Dl. BENJ. A JONES INSURANCE SERVICE ST. NICHOLAS HOTEL Fire. Auto, and Crop Hail Insurance 419 Citizens Bldg. Phone 8-5363 Decatur, 111. Decatur, Illinois CARL'S WATCH HOSPITAL KISTLER TRAILER SALES. INC. Expert Watch Repairing 125 E. Pershing Rd. 347 W. Grand Decatur, 111. Decatur. 111. TOP VALUES AT LOW PRICES KROGER 151 W. Wood Decatur. 111. ELAM'S SILVERFROSS Root Beer, Custard. Sandwiches Shakes and Chili 824 W. Eldorado Decatur. 111. W. G. TRAVER SUPPLY COMPANY 1902 North Water Street Decatur, Illinois Phone 5455 G. W. DAVIS HATCHERIES Decatur's Finest Chicks 1130 E. Eldorado St. Phone 5013 Wayne Feeds Economy Building FOLRATH'S SHOE STORE Famous Brand Shoes For BLONDIE BELL'S CAFE The Entire Family 245 E. William 221 N. Water Decatur, 111. Decatur, Illinois DAUT BROTHERS. INC. MACON MUSIC. INC. Flowers for all occasions 120 East Prairie Decatur, Dl. Your Musical Department Store Phone 5281 227 North Main Decatur. Illinois MACON COUNTY MEMORIAL PARK Garden Plan Burial Estates COPELAND HEALTH APPLIANCES. INC. 138 Merchant St. Decatur, Illinois Office 538 Standard Bldg. Phone 5058 Decatur, Illinois Hearing aids, surgical support, trusses, hospital beds, wheel chairs, sick room supplies BLACK GARRIOTT AUCTION LANDHOLT AUTO REFINISHING We Buy and Sell Used Furniture Phone 3-8131 710 N. Van Dyke St. Decatur, 111. Body Repair 745 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois GREIDER'S CAFETERIA Compliments of Cafeteria and Mezzanine Room BLALOCK'S 5c to SI STORE Decatur. Illinois 1199 W. Grand Avenue Decatur, 111. « 79 � F. W. Riedel Co. PLUMBING — HEATING Wesley O. Creighton, Jeweler Decatur, Illinois Kohler Plumbing Fixtures Diamonds, Watches, Complete Line of Jewelry Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Engraving of Pictures and Cards Sealed in Plastic Delco Gas and Oil Burners 104 E. Prairie Decatur, Illinois HOMER'S MODERN SHOE REPAIR Serving the Students Since 1929 198 South Oakland Decatur, 111. KINCAID'S BUS STATION CAFE Good Food—Ask Anybody WE NEVER CLOSE 214 W. Main Decatur, Illinois JAN-SAN SUPPLY CO. A Complete Line of Janitor Supplies 869 N. Water St. Phone 3-6124 Decatur, 111. FREEMAN'S RADIO AND TELEVISION 1275 S. Jasper Street Decatur, Illinois JIMM SEANEY SHOW Take Care WDZ Decatur, Illinois The Echo Staff wishes to thank Miss Marilyn Cole, Mrs. Glenn Ash and Mr. Edwin Rogers for their loyal assistance which has been indispensable in the production of the Echo. We also wish to acknowledge the cooperation of Mr. O. E. Muryvold, Camera Art Studio; Mr. Joe Nelson, Peoria Engraving; Mr. L. E. Winter, Huston-Patterson Corporation; Pfile's Camera Shop; Mr. William Blankenberg, Sr., Blankenberg Photographers; and the faculty and students of N.H.H.S. 1957 ECHO STAFF « 80 � More casual snaps Seniors