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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1959 volume:

Senior Published by Class Publications Niantic-Harristown High School Niantic, Illinois Volume XIII Co-Editors Mary Lou Brock William Bomball to our p Rents Niantic, Illinois May 25, 1959 Dear Parents To you, we dedicate this annual as an expression of our appreciation for all you have done for us. We did not always realize it at the time, but your guidance helped us find the best solution to many perplexing problems. When we needed approval and un- derstanding, you were ready to listen sympathetically. We appreciate all the help you have given us. The time has passed so quickly. It seems but a short time ago that we entered N.H. H.S. as freshmen, svondering what new experiences it would hold for us. It is hard to realize that we are now seniors. Commencement and Graduation Day are near. Yes, our high school days are over. Whatever the new phase of our lives may bring, we feel capable of meeting it because of your guidance in the past. Sincerely, The Senior Class 4 contents Administration Classes Organizations Sports________ Junior High _ Advertising _ 7 13 29 51 63 69 Ho kids STOP! Patronise Our Supporters They boa if hi an ail from as... Phis hrlprri to nmKr Out nnuat possible snaps Winter Wonderland? Assembly speaker Chaperones . . . Who needs them? One and a two and a one and a 6 Looking for something? PistRict PROSPERS unPeR BOARp Behind the scenes at N.H.H.S. is the Board of Education. The Board has the time-consuming, ex- acting, job of keeping the school running smoothly and efficiently. One of the most important parts of that job is securing competent teachers. The Board is also in charge of obtaining all equipment needed for the school. One of the many equipment problems concerns transportation. School buses must be sup- plied and kept in good running order. In thinking of the years ahead, the Board works around a long-range plan. They have to consider how their decisions will affect the school in the future and how to best serve the needs of the community. In summary, the Board makes all final decisions in regard to the school. Their time is well spent in working to keep N.H.H.S. prospering and progress- ing. Left to Right: Mr. Carl Dunn, Mr. Kenneth Rankin, Mr. Howard Parish, Secretary. Mr. Herschel Pritchett, President. Mr. Clyde Dial, Mr. John Carr, Mr. Donald Bruce. Compliments of NIANTIC FARMERS GRAIN COMPANY 8 supeRintenPent Mr. J. B. Johnson, in his fifth year as superintendent of Unit District No. 6, has continually maintained his efforts in improving and guiding the district. He has done the thing that would be beneficial to the students and has boosted school spirit in the community. Mr. Johnson stresses good sportsmanship and good will. He is vitally interested in all student activities. The accomplishments of the unit are his main consideration. His obviously sincere interest in the stu- dents and their affairs, and his able leadership in helping the school board, faculty, and students are very evident. In her second year as secretary at Niantic-Harristown High School, Miss Dorothy Hoose has co-ordinated her many duties very successfully. Her willingness to co-operate has made her a popular person on the campus. The office of principal was ably filled by Mr. Tom Goins, who has just finished his third year as principal at Niantic-Harristown. During these years, he has always looked for new ideas and improvements which could be applied to our school. His work to keep the school progressing has helped us keep pace with other schools our size. Mr. Goins has always been willing to apply his time and talents to any of the students' problems. He wants each stu- dent to realize his part in the school and to use his abilities to the fullest. His guidance will be of value to the students long after they graduate. A welcome addition to N.H.H.S. is Sandra Hurley, a 1958 graduate. She is Mr. Goins' secretary and relieves him of much work that formerly kept him from his classes and other duties. Her cheerfulness and efficiency have kept the office running smoothly. pRincipAL , MR. H. LEE ANGUS B.S. M.A. Kirks ville Teachers College; Carthage lege; Quincy College. Mathematics State Col- MRS. RACHEL ASH A.B. Millikin University English, Latin MRS. JEAN GIFT B.S. Illinois State Normal Uni- versity Physical Education, Health v MR. WILFORD HUDSON B.S. Indiana State Teachers Col- lege; Eastern Illinois University Driver Training, Industrial Arts we studied veRsatile instR MRS. BARBARA JOHNSON B.A. University of Illinois English, World History MR. DON NETTLETON B.S. University of Illinois Agriculture MISS LOIS LOVELESS Blackburn College; B.S. Eastern Illinois University English, World History 10 undeR A StApf Of UCtORS MRS. ALBERTA NEWMAN B.S. Eastern Illinois University Speech MR. DON RICHARDSON B.S. Eastern Illinois University; San Diego State College Phxsical Education — Coach MR. KENNETH SMITH B.S. Eastern Illinois University Band, Music MISS JANET TURNEY MR. FRANK VAN DOREN B.S. University of Illinois Home Economics B.S. Millikin University Physical Education, American History, Coach 11 Left to Ri ht: J. Turner, D. Furstenberg, C. Statton, K. Manley, R. Himstedt, E. Holmes, O. Martin, R. Belcher, B. Gass. maintenance The maintenance staff, composed of the bus drivers, the cooks, and the janitors, has done an out- standing job in carrying out its responsibilities during the 1958-59 school year. Much credit is due to the bus drivers for getting the students to school in time to collect their books and to arrive at classes on schedule. While the bus drivers were bringing the stu- dents to school, the cooks were preparing lunch in order to have it ready for the first lunch hour, and to have enough left for the second and third lunch hours. This job was capably handled by Mrs. Wilma Rotz. The janitors got double duty; we depended on them to keep our school clean and warm. To sum it up, we could not have managed with- out the help and the understanding of all these fine people. Top to Bottom: L. Nix, President: B. Sanders, Vice-President; K. Walton, Treasurer; G. Mc- Kinney, Sergeant-of-Arms; M. Walters, Secretary. senioR histopy Gang way! Here we come! I guess we were a little rowdy in '55, but we were only freshmen then. N.H.H.S. was big, impressive, and even a little frightening at our first glance. We soon got into the routine of things though, and started on the long road to graduation. That was the year of the big in- spection, and our class pitched right in by sanding desks! We were also the first class to escape initiation, much to the disappointment of the upperclassmen! All in all, we got a lot out of our freshman year. At least we had a lot of fun! By the time '56 rolled around, we were right at home at good old N.H.H.S. We got right into the swing of things by learning a little salesmanship. We sold everything from magazines to fire extin- guishers! Our money wasn't frittered away though; we used some to purchase a new flag for the gym. Along with the honor of having our candidate chosen Harvest Queen, we won the intramural basketball tournament, which we thought was pretty good for underclassmen! Although we appreciated learning, we mixed it generously with parties and fun, and had a year to remember. September of '57 found us proudly wearing our new title of Upperclassmen. As juniors, one of our main goals was to make money. From our usual magazine sales, we branched into pop machines, snacks bars, and dances. Most of the money went into the prom, which of course, was a big success. Our junior year also found us proudly wearing our new class rings. Our contribution to show business was the play, The Ghost House. Our senior year was represented by the magical number '59, that appears on our class rings. Echos, and of course, diplomas. It stands for that one last big year at N.H.H.S., the year we put into practice all the things we had learned by the experiences of the last four years. The big projects of the year, the Tattler and the Echo publications, were accomplished by the planning and teamwork of the class. Again we had the honor of having our candidate chosen as Harvest Queen. This year we had the additional honor of having a member of our class win the title of Homecoming Queen. If he had seen our play, I’m sure Mark Twain would have gotten a chuckle out of our presentation of Tom Sawyer! The prom brought the year almost to a close, and before we realized it, graduation was upon us. We then could realize what the past four years had meant to us, and the memories we would take with us as we stepped into a new part of life. MAREN ADELE ALLAN Nevermore.” Junior Prom Comm.; No. 6 Special 1; Student Council 1, 2 Treasurer 1, 2; F.H.A. 3, d President 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Band 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Club 3, 4; Chorus 2; Junior Play Comm.; Class President 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 President 4; Librarian 1, 2; Quill Scroll; Business Manager. Compliments of BEAR HYBRID CORN CO. GOOD'S FURNITURE STORE 14 Decatur, 111. RALPH ALAN RALES Like a powderpuff, Ym for the women.” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Tribunal 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Solo and Ensemble Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 3; Honor Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Quill Scroll. ROSELYN JANE BALL 'They who put the most into their work, get the most out of it” Juior Prom Comm.; G.A.A. 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Class Secretary 1; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; National Honor Society 2; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Office Cadet 3, 4; Quill Scroll. RONALD EDWARD BELCHER Love me now; I won't be here forever ” Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Reporter 4; Foot- ball 4; Baseball 1; Track 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Librarian 2, 3. WILLIAM ALLEN BOMBALL A pipe smoker thinks like a sage and acts like a Samaritan!' Junior Prom Comm.; Student Council 3, 4 Vice-President 3; Annual Skit 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Basket- ball 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4; Track 1, 2; Letter- men’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Echo Co-Editor; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club 1, 3 Vice-President 3; Quill Scroll. BEVERLY SUE BRACKETT we were without faults, we should not take so much pleasure in remarking them in others.” Junior Prom Comm.; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Librarian 2, 3; Office Cadet 2, 3, 4. DENNIS WALTER BRIX Hurry on, hurry on, O Time in your flight; and make the bell ring before I recite” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; F.F.A. 4; Track 1; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff. MARY LOUELLA BROCK Flirting is a desperate thing, but Ym a desperado” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; Quill Scroll; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 3; Concert Band 1, 2, 3; Honor Band 2, 3; Marching Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Band 1, 2, 3; Solo and Ensemble Club 2, 3; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Class Treasurer 2; Echo Co-Editor; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3. DELORES ANN BUSTER Don't take life seriously, for you aren't going to get out alive” Junior Prom Comm.; F.H.A. 3, 4 Skit 3; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Office Cadet 4. JERRY LEE BUSTER Always be with someone smarter than yourself.” Junior Prom Comm.; Football Manager 4; Track 1; Lettermen’s Club 4; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2. CHARLOTTE CATHERINE CHAPMAN A good friend is better than silver or gold” Junior Prom Comm.; F.H.A. 1, 2; Concert Band 1; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Office Cadet 4. STEVEN KAY COCHRAN '7 graduate with pleasure, not honor” Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Tribunal 3; Honor Band 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Solo and Ensemble Club 2, 3; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Baseball Manager 2; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2; Librarian 1, 2, 3. ERMA ARLENE ERVIN Sincerity is the foundation of character ” Junior Prom Comm.; F.H.A. 3, 4 Skit 3; Chorus 1; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Office Cadet 3, 4. LINDA GRACE FAULIN Rules are for when brains run out!” Junior Prom Comm.; Student Council 4; F.H.A. 3, 4 Recreation Chairman 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 2; Concert Band 3, 4; Marching Band 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 3; Quill Scroll. JERRY ERNEST FOSTER The World knows little of its greatest men.” Junior Prom Comm.; No. 6 Special 2; F.F.A. 3; Chorus 1, 2; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2; Librarian 3. JOSEPH MICHAEL FURSTENBERG A person is a fool who goes to bed the same day he gets up” Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 1, 2,-3, 4 President 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Tribunal 1 Vice-President 3 President 4; Honor Band 2, 4; Marching Band 4; Solo and Ensemble Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Science Club 1. JAMES ALAN GRIDER To know him is to love him.” Junior Prom Comm.; Homecoming Queen Escort 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 3; Lettermen s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Class President 2. S' CLARENCE ERNEST HART The greatest men are dying. I don't feel so well myself. Junior Prom Comm.; Student Council 4; Annual Skit 4; Basketball 1, 3, 4 Manager 2; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Manager 2, 3; Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 2; Librarian 3; Quill Scroll. RALPH EUGENE HARTMAN God made him, and therefore let him pass for a man!' Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Chorus 1; Science Club 1. MARJORIE ELLEN HASTINGS She is like your favorite song — nice to know. Junior Prom Comm.; Honor Band Scholarship 2; Harvest Queen 2; No. 6 Special 2; Student Council 1, 2; Quill Scroll; All State Band 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Tribunal 2 Secretary 3 Student Conductor 4; Honor Band 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Dance Band 4; Solo and Esemble Club 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4 Secretary 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3 Vice-President 2; Chorus I, 2, 3; Junior Play Cast; Tattler Co-Editor; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 Secretary 4; Office Cadet 4. NORMAN DEAN HAWKINS No man can be patriotic on an empty stomach. Junior Prom Comm.; Science Club 1; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Comm.; Librarian 4; Echo Staff; Class Treasurer 2. GERALD PHILLIP HOFFMAN 'The census embraces millions of women; Id like to be the census. Junior Prom Comm.; Student Council President 4; Annual Skit 4; Homecoming Queen Escort 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4 Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Treasurer 4; Chorus 1; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Class Secretary 2, 3; National Honor Society 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Quill Scroll; Business Manager. SHARON KAY HOLLAR My grades mean nothing to me; my fun means so much. Junior Prom Comm.; Harvest Queen Candidate 1, 2; Cheerleader 4; Student Council 2, 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Project Chairman 1 Treasurer 4; Marching Band 1; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2; Office Cadet 1, 2, 3, 4. LINDA JOYCE KELLOW She smiles on many just for fun, yet her heart is all for one. F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3; Concert Band 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Y.F.C. 4, President 4; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2; Librarian 1, 2; Office Cadet 4. EDWARD HARPER LEONARD Always going to do what he wants to do, and will do what he doesn't want to do, if he wants to. Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; Quill Scroll; Har- vest Queen Escort 2, 3; Junior Play Student Director; Senior Play Student Director; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Secretary 3 4; Concert Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Marching Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 2, 3, 4; Chorus 3, 4; Basketball Manager 1; Tattler Co-Editor; National Honor Society 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; 3. GARY EUGENE MATHENY ,A little learning is a dangerous thing!' Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Football 4; Science Club 1. KENNETH EUGENE MCCOLLUM He who hath no cross deserves no crown ” Junior Prom Comm.; Basketball Manager 3; Football 4; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Track 1; Lettermen’s Club 4; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Science Club 1. IRVIN EUGENE MCKINNEY Censored!” Junior Prom Comm.; Harvest Queen Escort 3, 4; Basketball Manager 3; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Librarian 3, 4. LARRY VALENTINE NIX Every dog has his day.” Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2; Class Vice-President 2, 3 President 4; Science Club 3; Tattler Staff; Librarian 3, 4. JANICE DARLINE PATTERSON The reward of something well done is to have done it” Junior Prom Comm.; F.H.A. 4; G.A.A. 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Librarian 2, 3; Office Cadet 2, 3, 4. JUDY IRENE ROTZ She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you never can tell what an angel might do!” Junior Prom Comm.; Homecoming Queen Candidate 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2, 3; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Office Cadet 1, 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2. WILLIAM LEE SANDERS A pretty girl, a gallon of gas, four good tires — what more could I ask? Nothing but more gas!” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; Harvest Queen Es- cort 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Student Trainer 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4; Chorus 1; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Class Vice-President 4; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2, 3 Vice-President 2. JAMES SCOTT SCHUYLER Good men are hard to find nowadays” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit 4; F.F.A. 4; Football 4; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Cast; Tattler Staff. 18 JOSEPH JAMES SEBOK Make much of me girls, as good men are hard to find.” Junior Prom Comm.; F.F.A. 4; Concert Band 1, 2; Marching Band 1; Pep Band 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff. FRANCES ELAINE SMITH 'A little girl that gets around, another like her can't be found” Junior Prom Comm.; Harvest Queen Candidate 1, 2; Homecoming Queen Candidate 4; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 President 2; Majorette 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Senior Play Comm.; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1, 2; Librarian 1, 2, 3; Office Cadet 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4. PAUL DEAN SMITH A man polished to the nail.” Junior Prom Comm.; Homecoming Queen Escort 3; Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Captain 4; Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Solo and Ensemble Club 3; Y.F.C. 4; Junior Play Comm.; Science Club 2, 3; Librarian 3. ELIZABETH LEE SPARKS We might be better if we would, but it's often boring being good” Transfer Student. JULIA ANN SWAIN One today is worth two tomorrows.” Transfer Student; Harvest Queen 4; Annual Skit 4; Senior Play Cast. LELAND ENOCH TRUSNER It is not that 1 like studying less; it's that 1 like fun more.” Junior Prom Comm.; Student Council 1, 2, 3; Basketball Manager 1; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Comm.; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1; Librarian 4. MARTHA ANN WALTERS Generally speaking, she is generally speaking” Junior Prom Comm.; Harvest Queen Candidate 3; Home- coming Queen 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4, President 3, Secretary 4; Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Class Secretary 4; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Science Club 1; Office Cadet 4. KENNETH MONROE WALTON If girls interfere with your work — quit work.” Junior Prom Comm.; Annual Skit; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Manager 1, 2; Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Cast; Senior Play Cast; Class Treasurer 3, 4; Echo Staff; Tattler Staff; Sci- ence Club 1, 2; Librarian 3; Quill Scroll. hastmqs 6.a.r. winneR The Daughters of the American Revolution honors one girl from every high school each year on the basis of leadership, citizenship, dependability and patriotism. Marjorie Hastings, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. G. Hastings, won this honor at N.H.H.S. Marjorie has shown all of these qualities throughout her four years of high school. She received a pin and a certificate of award. The Junior-Senior Prom was held at the Hotel Orlando, April 12, 1958. After a delicious steak dinner in the Victorian Room, with Ron Hill acting as master of ceremonies, several speakers were in- troduced. The guest speaker, Mr. Emerson Schultz, gave a Chalk Talk.” Everyone then proceeded to the ballroom. The theme Fascination set an exotic mood for the evening. E ecorations in the Mirror Room were colored lights reflecting romantic rays on a rotating glass ball; the glass ball was suspended in the center of the mirrored room. Also, clouds of angel hair seemed to be floating in the air throughout the room. Bill Oetzel and his band furnished the dreamy music for the evening. Peggy Delaney and Jack Byers, class of 1958, were queen and king of the prom. When the clock struck twelve, all were on their way to the Illiopolis Theater, where a most enjoyable show was seen. Ending the never-to-be-forgotten evening, an appetizing breakfast was served at the home of Judy Rotz. The never-to-be-forgotten evening. LYMAN GRAIN COMPANY Harristown, Illinois 20 ROTZ CLOVER FARM STORE Niantic, Illinois The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, an ageless comedy based on Samuel L. Clemens’ celebrated novel, was presented by the senior class on November 7, 1958. The play was centered around Tom Sawyer and his chum Huckleberry Finn, who found them- selves witnessing a murder when they visited a graveyard to try the cat cure for warts. In fear, they signed a pledge never to reveal the truth. The rest of the plot revolved around catching the real culprit and discovering hidden treasure on the pirates' island. The cast consisted of: Tom Sawyer, Kenneth Walton; Huckleberry Finn, Gerald Hoffman; Aunt Polly, Mary Lou Brock; Sid Sawyer, Bill Sanders; Joe Harper, Ernest Hart; Mrs. Sereny Harper, Julia Swain; Becky Thatcher, Linda Faulin; Mrs. Thatcher, Judy Rotz; Mary Rogers, Kathie Grutter; Walter Potter, Bill Bomball; Amy Lawrence, Martha Walters; Widow Douglas, Linda Kellow; Injun Joe, Jim Schuyler. Mrs. Newman directed the play and was assisted by Edward Leonard, the student director. On my bold hardies! On to Jackson Island!' seniops pResent “tom sawyeR” Play cast takes a curtain call. Another. Then another! juniors Row One: Douglas Bailey. Row Tuo: Marjorie Bair, Linda Camp, Jon Clapp. Row Three: Sharon Combs, Tom Cropper, Janet Dur- flinger. Row Four: Dixie Freeman, Ruth Heidlebaugh, Dick Heinz, David Hickman, Dale Keppler. Rou Fite: Shannon Kirk, Jim Lengsfeld, Jerry McDaniel, Joanne McIntosh, Harold Pritchett. Row Six: Sharon Qualls, Carole Rechkcmmer, Helen Rent- fro, Linda Salsberry, Jim Scheibly, Rory Smith, Richard Speckman. Rou Seven: Clifford Stevens, Darrell Timmons, John Timmons, John Travis, Mary Vaughn, Martha Williams, Clifford Winings. t i “cuRtAin call L'or cliffoRd” Leh to Right: Student director D. Hickman, S. Kirk, M. Williams, J. Durflinger, C. Winings, T. Cropper, L. Salsberry, ). Travis, J. Clapp, student director H. Rentfro. Curtain Call for Clifford,” a comedy in three acts, was presented by the Junior Class March 24 1959. The play centered around Clifford L. Mumford (Tom Cropper), a quiet retiring brain of the Senior Class at Rockwood High School, who suddenly found himself cast as the romantic lead in the school play opposite his secret love, Donna Bratton (Carole Jo Rechkemmer). Donna, who was pinned to Biff Reese (Harold Pritchett), a braggart and bully, found Clifford quite fascinating. In a jealous rage. Biff tried to kidnap Clifford and then sabotaged the class play during opening night. Miss Troutliver (Shannon Kirk), the English teacher and play director, became the indirect tar- get of all the mishaps. Besides battling rehearsals, indeed a nerve-racking duty, she was ignored by the science teacher, Mr. DeWild (Clifford Winings). The other cast members; Flooper Bushman (Linda Salsberry), a boy-crazy bobby-soxer, Joyce (Janet Durflinger), Sidney (Jim Scheibly), Andy. (Jon Clapp), Jerome (Richard Speckman), Cheer- leaders (Martha Williams and Joanne McIntosh) and other students (Dixie Freemen, John Travis, and Sharon Combs); aided in presenting an even- ing s enjoyment for the entire audience WILLIAM H. MADDOX Recorder of Deeds Macon County 23 LAURENCE TANGNEY Macon County Clerk Clerk County Court sophomopes Row One: Carole Allan, Lola Allen. Row Two: James Andrews, Roger Arnold, Dennis Bailey. Row Three: Harvey Beckham, David Bennyhoff, Lynda Brinkoetter, John Carr. Row Four: Mary Sue Caudle, Bob Chamberlain, David Cochran, Bob Combs. Karla Cunningham. Row Five: Sue Epperson, Sharon Fox, Bob Gipson, Judy Gordon, Gary Grossman, Jerry Grossman. Row Six: Ronald Grossman, John Kaufman, Leonard Kellow, Bettsy Kiser, Carolyn Knisley, Maxine Major, Jean Machulus. sophomoRes Row One: Kay Mauck, Sharon McDaniel, Beverly Mc- George. Rou Two: Helen Moffett, Phillip Moyer, Max Muirhead, Daniel Pugh. Row Three: Richard Riggs, Janet Rigsby, Cecil Royce, Tom Rozanski, Dick Schrishuhn. Row Four: William Shriver, Duane Smith, Lynda Smith. Sharon Snider, Marie Stevens, Marilyn Stewart. Row Five: Betty Jo Sullivan, Dale Travis, Roger Trusner, Phillip Tucker, Jim Waddell, Charles Walter, David Win- ings. Pi J fReshmen Row One: Betty Armstrong. Row Tuo: Wanda Bair, Larry Ball. Row Three: Jack Belcher, Leonard Brackett, Janice Buster. Row Four: John Camp, Sammy Chapman, Danny Cole. Row Fite: Ronald Conaway, Kay Davis, Marcia Davis, Ray Duncan. Row Six: James Durflinger, Carol Ann Ervin, Judy Fandel, Teresa Freeman, Alice Furstenberg. Row Seven: Marcia Gambrill, Sharon Gipson, Carolyn Grossman, David Havener, Linda Hart. t f pReshmen Row One: James Hartman, James Heidlebaugh. Row Two: Jean Hickman, James Key, James Larson. Row Three: Robert Logue, Pamela Meador, Kay Moyer. Row Four: Sandra Moyer, Gloria Murrell, Sheila Oliver, Jean Orrison. Row Five: Ronnie Patterson, Janet Qualls, John Rice, Ronald Roberts, Lairy Smith. Row Six: Tony Timmons, Judy Timmons, Virgil Ward, Norma Williams, Phil Williams. Steven Hofferkamp, not pictured. NAT IONAL HONOR. SOCIETY C STUDENT COUNCIL. ( TAT TLER ' 7 (' ECHO __’•- ------ QUILL SC RO LL C:bamp3 CHORUS LETTERMEN’S CLUB c LIBRARY CADETS 7 P H OTO CLUB PHY- BIO-CHEM FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FUTURE FAR M ERS OF AMERICA Standing: D. Smith and D. Hickman. Seated: G. Hoffman and M. Stewart. student council expands activities During the 1958-59 school year, the Student Council enjoyed an active session. Led by president Gerald Hoffman, the Council increased its responsi- bilities to the community and the student body by presenting various activities. The Council members directed construction of the Homecoming float and presented a Christmas play as their community and student projects. The Student Council consisted of three repre- sentatives from each class, an honorary member, and the president. To improve themselves, the Student Council members studied other school's councils and planned visits to see how their meetings were conducted. Faculty adviser to the Student Council this year was Mrs. Newman. Officers were: Gerald Hoffman, president; David Hickman, vice-president; Marilyn Stewart, secretary; and Duane Smith, treasurer. Standing: G. Hoffman, E. Hart, D. Smith, B. Bomball, M. Caudle, D. Hickman, R. Roberts, D. Cole. Seated: L. Faulin, S. Combs, M. Williams, Mrs. Newman, M. Stewart, L. Hart. Compliments of C. W. Chuck” Peebles SPONSLERS STORE Niantic, 111. national. honoR society Standing: Vice-President, G. Hoffman. Seated: Sec- retary, M. Hastings; President, M. Allan; Treasurer, M. Brock. Students who maintain a 4.5 grade average and demonstrate characteristics of scholarship, leader- ship, character, and service, are honored, at Niantic- Harristown High School, by membership in the National Honor Society. Sophomores filling the requirements become probationary members in an all-school assembly. At the same time, the senior members install qualified juniors as regular members. All the members are guests of the school board for a banquet and evening's entertainment. The ad- visers, Mrs. Ash, and Mr. Goins, accompany the group. School superintendent, Mr. J. B. Johnson, also attends. Membership in the National Honor Society is cons 'ered one of the highest honors at Niantic- Harristown High School. Standing: Mrs. Ash, E. Leonard, C. Winings, B. Bomball, T. Cropper, Mr. Goins. Seated: H. Pritchett, G. Hoffman, M. Allan, M. Hastings, M. Brock, R. Speckman. tAttLeR The Tic-Town Tattler, the school newspaper, was a three week publication, which was run on an extracurricular basis. The staff, headed by the co- editors, Ed Leonard and Marjorie Hastings, consisted of seniors who were interested in journalism and the skills attained from it. In its eleventh year, the Tattler was under the able and experienced di- rection of Mrs. Rachel Ash and was printed by Mr. H. J. Wiblc of Mt. Pulaski. Over eight hundred copies of each edition were distributed to advertisers, students, and interested alumni. In keeping up with modern newspaper trends this year, the original paper head was changed to a three column block head which could be moved to different places on the paper. Advertising by businessmen of this and neigh- boring communities was the chief source of income for the publication. CO-EDITORS: Ed Leonard, Marjorie Hastings. First Row, Down: G. McKinney, J. Foster, E. Smith, D. Patterson, L. Fauiin, B. Brackett, L. Kellow, M. Hastings, G. Hoffman, E. Hart. Second Row: J. Buster, S. Hollar, M. Walters, K. Grutter, J. Rotz, E. Leonard. Third Row: K. Walton, M. Allan, L. Nix, R. Belcher, M. Vaughn, A. Bales, R. Ball, J. Schuyler, S. Cochran, B. Sanders, Mrs. Ash, Adviser. Top Row: J. Busier, B. Sanders, L. Trusner, Junior Representative. H. Pritchett; N. Hawkins, A. Bales, J. Rotz. Bottom Ron: M. Walters, L. Fauiin, E. Hart, K. Walton; Adviser, Mrs. John- son; R. Ball, K. Grutter. BUSINESS MANAGERS Gerald Hoffman Maren Allan CO-EDITORS Mary Lou Brock Bill Bomball 33 The Echo, which is published annually by the Senior Class, serves as a pictorial history of the school year. This year’s Echo was planned during the summer months. The following students were appointed to the 1959 Echo staff by the co-editors, Mary Lou Brock and Bill Bomball, and Mrs. Johnson, Echo adviser; Sports Editors. Kenneth Walton and Ernest Hart; Organization Editors, Roselyn Ball and Kathie Grut- ter; Class Editors, Judy Rotz, Alan Bales, and Norman Hawkins; Faculty Editors, Linda Fauiin ahd Leland Trusner; Photographers, Linda Fauiin, Martha Wal- ters, Jerry Buster, and Bill Sanders; Junior Class Representative, Harold Pritchett; Production Staff, Senior Class. Miss Loveless advised the staff the second semester. echo cupiP CApeRs The seniors, faced with low publication funds, set to work and presented Cupid Capers,” an event furnishing fun for One and all. Mothers of seniors and other helpers served delicious food at a jitney supper, featuring ham and chicken and noodles. Games at various booths challenged the young at heart for the next few hours. At the same time, local talent played to a packed audience at Heart's Fol- lies,” an amateur show of immense success which was held in the study hall. Hula-hoopers were given their chance to win a Teddy bear in a contest after the amateur show. The high school Dance Band ably climaxed Cupid Capers with several hours of dance music. STATE BANK OF NIANTIC HOMER S SHOE SHOP The Quill and Scroll is an international society for high school journalists. It was organized to en- courage interest and initiative in creative writing for journalism and allied fields. Students accepted for membership must have participated on the Tattler or Echo staff. Members must be juniors or seniors and have done superior work in writing, editing, or business management. The students' grades must be in the upper third of the class and must be recommended by the publica- tion advisers, Mrs. Ash, Miss Loveless, or Mrs. John- son. The executive secretary of the society must then approve the written work of the student before he is admitted to membership. CREATIVE WRITING AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT. Top to Bottom: S. Hollar, E. Smith, M. Walters, J. Rotz, D. Patterson, R. Bel- cher, L. Kellow, B. Sanders. Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS THEATER Iliiopoiis, Illinois 35 BRUCE IMPLEMENT COMPANY Niantic, Illinois futuRe home Standing: Adviser. Miss Turney; Projects Chairman. B. Sullivan; Recreation Chairman, L. Faulin; His- torian and Degrees Chairman, L. Kellow; Parlia- mentarian and Membership Chairman, J. Rota; Public Relations and Reporter. M. Walters. Seated: Treas- urer. S. Hollar; President. M. Allan; Vice-President. M. Williams; Secretary, M. Hastings. The Future Homemakers of America offers varied experiences and opportunities to its members, believing that tomorrow's homemakers need a wide field of vision. The members participate in welfare, social, and educational projects. The Niantic chapter, for its work in welfare, donated to the United Nations’ work and collected used clothing for needy children. Their education, in the field of consumer in- formation, was enlarged by a tour of a Decatur store. The Section 13 officer-training school gave officers- to-be education in leadership skill. The social side was not neglected either. Stu- dents celebrated St. Patrick's Day at a dance spon- 36 Top Row: L. Allen, J. Rotz, K. Grutter, M. Bair, K. Cunningham, K. Mauck, C. Knisley. Fourth Rou: E. Smith, L. Camp, S. McDaniel, L. Smith, S. Fox, S. Hollar. Third Row: J. Durflinger, M. Walters, M. Hastings, D. Patterson, M. Major, L. Kellow, C. Allan. Second Row: A. Furstenberg, J. Hickman, S. Oliver, L. Hart, G. Murrell, K. Davis, M. Gambrill. Bottom Row: S. Epperson, J. Buster, S. Combs, L. Salsberry, L. Brinkoetter, T. Free- man. a mAkeRS Of AmeRicA 4 cm' c iFh AMERICA 'Formal Initiation.' sored by the club. Ma, Pa, and Me Night was the occasion for a family potluck. The girls and their families heard Bella Zi, a Chinese student from Millikin, speak during the program. Committees planned a special program during F.H.A. week. A party climaxed the week’s events. The nationally-observed week gives the community and school a chance to see F.H.A. in action. The final events of the school year were a style show and tea, and a banquet. The style show, honor- ing mothers, was a well-attended and enjoyable affair. The banquet, with installation of new officers, was a fitting close to the year. Back Row: M. Allan, J. Timmons, N. Will- iams, B. Gipson, S. Snider, K. Moyer, J. Davis. Fourth Row: B. Kiser, D. Freeman, B. Arm- strong, L. Faulin, M. Stevens, M. Williams. Third Row: C. Reckhemmer, H. Moffett, B. Brackett, J. Gordon, M. Brock, M. Stewart, C. Ervin. Second Row: P. Meador, B. Sullivan, B. McGeorge, B. Rigsby, C. Grossman, J Qualls. Bottom Row: S. Moyer, A. Ervin, D. Buster, S. Qualls, J. Orrison, W. Bair. rttti futuRe f AR ADVISER Mr. Nectlcton The Niantic chapter of the Future Farmers of ’ ' America started the year with the election of of- ficers under the direction of adviser, Mr. Nettleton. Officers elected were: Joe Furstenberg, presi- dent; Steve Cochran, vice-president; Edward Leon- ard, secretary; Ron Belcher, reporter; Dick Heinz, treasurer; and John Timmons, sentinel. A meeting is held the second Wednesday of each month. Business is discussed at this time con- cerning activities as the Harvest Queen Dance, Father and Son Banquet, and many different judging contests and sales in which the chapter participates. Members of the chapter are sent to the Illinois State F.F.A. Convention as delegates for the Star Farmer award. This award proves that today's Future Farmers make tomorrow’s better farmers. Top Rou: C. Cochran, J. Carr, M. Muirhead, G. Grossman, D. Brix, J. Schuyler, G. Matheny, D. Timmons. Third Rou: R. Hartman, J. Grossman, R. Roberts, P. Tucker, T. Timmons. Second Rou: J. Sebok, R. Riggs, P. Ward, C. Royce. Bottom Rou : J. Timmons, D. Heinz, S. Coch- ran, J. Furstenberg, E. Leonard, R. Belcher, Mr. Nettleton. Harvest Queen Court and Escorts Linda Hart Julia Swain took the honors at the F.F. A.’s 16th annual Harvest Queen Dance. She was escorted by Gene McKinney. Judy Arnold Sigmon, last year’s queen, crowned Miss Swain. Other candidates and their escorts were: Kay Mauck escorted by Jim Rozanski, Carole Allan escorted by Jim Waddell, Linda Hart escorted by Dan Cole. Edward Leonard was the master of ceremonies. Music was furnished by the Marty Roberts Quartet. 39 LetteRmen’s ClUB IS Active o r q a n i z a 11 on Left to Right: Coach Van Doren, Adtiser: G. Mc- Kinney, Sergeant-of-Arms; B. Sanders, Vice-President; H. Pritchett, President; J. Clapp, Secretary; J. Hoffman, Treasurer; Coach Richardson, Adviser. The hettermen's Club at N.H.H.S. is open to any boy receiving a varsity letter in football, basketball, track, or baseball. Two chief purposes of the Lettermen's Club are to promote good sportsmanship and to build leadership. The club enjoyed an active year during which it purchased a popcorn machine; the proceeds were designated to buy better athletic equipment and to sponsor a social event for its members. The annual Homecoming was also sponsored by the Lettermen’s Club. This year the club was headed by Harold Pritchett, president; Bill Sanders, vice-president; Jon Clapp, secretary; and Jerry Hoffman, treasurer. Coaches Frank Van Doren and Don Richardson advised the group. Compliments of SHERIFF L. F. LARRY WITHROW THE MILLIKIN NATIONAL BANK OF DECATUR Top Row: K. McCollum, R. Belcher, G. McKinney, A. Bales, J. Waddell, ]. Carr, T. Cropper, D. Bailey. Third Ron: D. Win- ings, D. Bennyhoff, D. Hickman, T. Rozanski, M. Muirhead, R. Duncan, D. Cole, R. Roberts, B. Sanders. Second Row: J. Hoff- man, G. Matheny, P. Smith, J. Grider, J. Lengsfeld, L. Nix, C. Royce, D. Havener. Bottom Ron: J. Buster, D. Smith, J. Clapp, Coach Richardson, Coach Van Doren, H. Pritchett, E. Hart, K. Walton. CROwnmq of queen opens homecoming festivities The crowning of the 1958-59 Homecoming queen, Martha Walters, marked the opening of the second annual Homecoming festivities at N.H.H.S. on Thursday afternoon, October 30. Early that evening, many students took part in a snake dance which was led by the cheerleaders. They wound their way, amid much laughter and merriment, from the west end of Niantic to the High School. Following this activity, a pep rally was held. Friday afternoon, the Marching Band led the Homecoming parade through Niantic and Harris- town. The parade consisted of one float, several decorated cars, and the grade school children in their Halloween costumes. The Niantic-Lovington football game ended Friday’s festivities as the Indians were defeated after a hard-fought game 13-6. Pancake Day on Saturday at the Harristown Grade School, provided another meeting place for the Homecoming visitors. For a small fee they could eat their fill of pancakes and sausage. Homecoming would not be complete without the traditional Homecoming Dance. This annual event, which was held at the Harristown Grade School Saturday night, brought the second annual Homecoming to a close. Homecoming Queen, Martha Walters Homecoming Court and Escorts pep RAlly, mARChinq BAnO proving homecoming enteRtAinment mARChmq B nC a£ C s spice The Niantic-Harristown Marching Band, under the direction of Mr. Kenneth Smith, has added new life to the already superior Concert Band. The band is led by sophomore majorette, Sharon Snider. Dif- ferent formations were presented for every home football game. Most of the high school students and all of the junior high students who are in the Concert Band play in the Marching Band. Compliments of ILLIOPOLIS LUMBER COMPANY FLORA JEWELERS Illiopolis, 111. Decatur, 111. 43 Standing: L. Kellow, L. Faulin. M. Williams, J. Waddell, R. Patterson, D. Butterfield, J. Camp, Director Mr. Smith, R. Riggs. Back Row: M. Cropper, M. Parish, M. Larson, P. Tucker, D. Tim- mons, S. Cochran, J. Larson, J. Myers, R. Chamberlain, H. Brannock, E. Leonard, R. Roberts, D. Cochran, A. Bales. Second Row: S. Snider, J. Kaufman, J. Speasel, D. Edwards, B. Chamberlain, S. Combs. S. Parish. J. Durflinger. A. Furstenberg, M. Allan. P. Williams, B. Combs, J. Jones, J. Timmons, T. Cropper, J. Furstenberg. Front Row: M. Hastings, M. Vaughn, S. Parish, J. Timmons, M. Stewart, C. Allan, J. Fluegge, M. Caudle. concept Ban 6 An organization that deserves much praise at N.H.H.S. is the Concert Band. Students in grades seven through twelve may become members. The Concert Band provided music for school assemblies and community concerts. The members annually participate in the district and state solo and ensemble contests. For several years the band has advanced to state contest. pep BanO Top Row: D. Timmons, P. Tucker, J. Jones, J. Timmons, T. Cropper, J. Furstenberg, M. Williams. Third Row: C. Allan, B. Chamberlain, S. Combs, C. Stahl, J. Durflinger, J. Timmons, A. Furstenberg, M. Allan. Second Row: M. Hastings, M. Vaughn, S. Snider, M. Stewart, J. Kaufman, S. Parish, J. Fluegge. M. Caudle. Bottom Row: J. Waddell, R. Riggs, S. Cochran, E. Leonard, R. Roberts, D. Cochran, A. Bales, L. Kellow, L. Faulin, Director Mr. Smith. CARL WILMA ROTZ, INSURANCE Niantic, Illinois Standing: Librarians. C. Allan, S. Snider; Tribunal Members. J. Timmons, J. Waddell, J. Durflinger; Uniform Custodians. L. Faulin, M. Vaughn; Property Managers, S. Cochran, E. Leonard, P. Tucker, R. Riggs. Seated: Tribunal Member, A. Bales; Student Conductor, M. Hastings; Secretary, M. Caudle; Vice- President, T. Cropper; President, J. Furstenberg. tRiBunaL Several members of the Concert Band were members of the Macon County Honor Band. Marjorie Hastings was .our representative in the All State Band at the University of Illinois. All members of the band participated in a mass band, which was composed of members from all high school bands in Macon County, excluding the three Decatur high schools. The Pep Band, consisting of members from the Concert Band, inspired the fans and the members of the basketball team with enthusiasm and school spirit at all the home games. Another first at N.H.H.S. is the Dance Band. This group displayed professional skill in furnishing music for various school functions. The Tribunal, with the band officers and class representatives as members, guided the groups. Mr. Kenneth Smith advised the groups and directed the various bands. Cunce Band Top Row: Director, Mr. Smith; M Vaughn, J. Waddell, D. Timmons, C Winings. Second Row: R. Roberts, D Cochran, A. Bales, J. Jones, J. Tim mons, T. Cropper, J. Furstenberg Bottom Row: B. Chamberlain, S. Coch ran, C. Stahl, S. Combs, J. Durflinger D. Winings. M. Hastings, not pictured DAWSON WIKOFF Decatur, Illinois Top Row: C. Allan. M. Major. K. Grutter. N. Williams. S. Snider, S. Oliver, T. Freeman. Third Row: J. Hickman, M. Gambrill, L. Kcllow, B. Kiser, C. Grossman, B. Armstrong, J. Orrison. Second Row: G. Murrell. L. Hart. M. Davis. K. Davis. M. Vauuhn. H. Moffett, L. Camp. Bottom Row: J. Kaufman, J. Waddell, T. Cropper, H. Pritchett, D. Bailey, E. Leonard, J. Clapp. CllORUS The Niantic-Harristown Chorus, which consists of interested high school students is under the direc- tion of Miss Peg Carpenter. Students in chorus obtain and develop a better music appreciation which is a valuable asset through- out their lives. Each year the members may try out for music contest in which they may either sing a solo or participate in an ensemble. Every fall the chorus participates in the Macon County Chorus Festival. Choruses from every school in the county are joined together to form a mass chorus. In December, the chorus as well as the band, presents a Christmas concert. The program consists of Christmas and holiday songs. In addition to these activities, the group sings at high school vespers during the different holiday programs. MISS PEG CARPENTER Director Left to Right: Treasurer. H. Pritchett; Secretary. T. Cropper; President. K. Grut- ter; Vice-President. L. Hart; Librarian. J. Waddell. 46 Top Row: J. Waddell, M. Stewart, M. Vaughn, S. Snider, D. Havener, D. Smith. Third Row: J. Larson, P. Williams, M. Allan, B. Armstrong, S. Kirk, T. Freeman. Second Row: R. Schrishuhn, T. Rozanski, T. Cropper, M. Caudle, C. Allan, J. Carr. Bottom Row: J. Kaufman, K. Cunningham, J. Hickman, L. Hart, L. Brinkoetter, J. Camp. phy-Bio-chem cLub To further interest in the study of physics, biology, chemistry, and mathematics, the Phy-Bio-Chem Club was organized. A student interested in any of these fields of science may become a member. The club held regular meetings the last Wednesday evening of each month. Workshops for construction of pro- jects were also called by the officers when needed. Field trips were taken to points of scientific interest. The club is a member of Science Clubs of America and in this way is affiliated with many other high school science clubs. Several projects were pre- pared for entry at the Illinois State Junior Academy of Science Fair. The Phy-Bio-Chem Club is now in its sixth successive and successful year. Left to Right: Sergeant-of-Arms, T. Rozanski; Secretary-Treasurer, M. Caudle; Vice-President, C. Allan; President, T. Cropper. Adviser MR. THISTLETHWAITE 47 Top Row: J. Carr, K. Cunningham, K. Mauck, M. Williams, B. Kiser, R. Smith, E. Leonard. Bottom Row: S. McDaniel, L. Camp, L. Smith, S. Combs, C. Knisley, J. Durflinger. Taking Picture: Mr. Hudson, Adviser. • . The Photo Club, photo cLub ,nsoredbyMr- ■ Hudson, was or- ganized at N.H. H.S. this year to teach the students how to use and care for a camera properly, how to develop pictures, and how to earn a little money on the side by selling pictures. The club meets the second Monday of each month during activity period. The following officers were elected to direct the group: president, Sue Epperson; vice-president, Carolyn Knisley; secretary, Martha Williams; treas- urer, Karla Cunningham. At an organi- zational meeting held early in the year, presided over by Bob Davis, Decatur's enthusiastic Y.F.C. director, the following officers were elected: president, Linda Kellow; vice-president. Penny Kellow; secretary. Maxine Major; and treasurer, John Kaufman. The three-fold purpose of the Y.F.C. is to reach the students with the Christian way of life, help raise the moral standard of high schools by example, and to encourage fellowship and social living on a high Christian level. y.f.c. 48 HIGH SCHOOL MEMBERS Top Rou : M. Plain, P. Smith. Bottom Row: Adviser, Mrs. E. Jones, J. Kauf- man, P. Kellow, M. Major, L. Kellow. Top Row: S. McDaniel, C. Knisley, M. Stevens, S. Snider, B. McGeorge, B. Sullivan, J. Rigsby. Third Row: L. Allen, K. Cunningham, S. Epperson, K. Mauck, B. Kiser, M. Major, A. Ervin. Second Row: S. Fox, J. Durflinger, D. Buster, V. Porter, C. Chapman, L. Brinkoettcr, L. Salsberry,. Bottom Row: M. Walters, M. Hastings, L. Kellow, S. Hollar, B. Brackett, R. Ball, E. Smith, D. Patterson, Mr. Goins. office CAdets The selection of the office cadets is made through Mrs. Shaw, head of the Commercial Depart- ment. The basis of the student selection is their ability to do office and business work. Answering the tele- phone and running errands that have to do with the office business are included. Working in the offices of Mr. Goins, the high school principal, and Mr. Limkeman, the junior high principal, affords practical experience to those who may later seek a career in the world of business. Library CAdets The library cadets this year have done a fine job as usual. Mrs. Johnson was the head of the library during the first semester. Miss Loveless has taken over for the remainder of the year as Mrs. Johnson’s replacement. The cadets for this year were: Dennis Bailey, Larry Nix, Duane Smith, Clifford Stevens, Dale Keppler, Jim Lengsfeld, Helen Moffett, Linda Brink- oetter, Leland Trusner, Norman Hawkins, Gene McKinney, Dixie Freeman, Marie Stevens, and Alan Bales. Top Row: L. Nix, D. Bailey. Second Row: R. Smith, D. Smith, A. Bales, G. McKinney, J. Lengsfeld, D. Keppler, J. Carr. Bottom Row: L. Trusner, S. McDaniel, J. Stevens, H. Moffett, Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Hurley. 49 Down: B. McGeorge, L. Salsberry, E. Smith, S. Hollar, H. Moffett, L. Brinkoetter. Diagonal: K. Mauck, C. Rechkemmer. M. Williams, J. Orrison, B. Armstrong, M. Caudle. Down: M. Stevens, K. Cunningham, J. Timmons, M. Walters, Mrs. Gift, Adviser. Across: L. Faulin, G. Murrell, J. Davis. Down: K. Davis, J. Hickman, A. Furstenberg, M. Gambrill, L. Hart, J. Rigsby. B. Sullivan. Q.A.A. A bowling ball sails down the alley and hits the head pin. Much shouting and laughter follows as one of the members of the Girls’ Athletic As- sociation adds another strike to her score. Under the direction of the organization’s spon- sor, Mrs. Gift, the G.A.A. participated in soccer, volleyball, and speedball. The members attended a G.A.A. Play Day at Lincoln. In order to be eligible for an award at the end of the year, each girl must have obtained a required number of points. Each girl who has been in the organization for four years and has a total of two thousand points is eligible for a State Emblem Award. Clockwise: Mrs. Gift, Adviser: M. Stevens, Treasurer; M. Walters, Secretary; L. Faulin, Point Chairman; K. Mauck, Vice-President; S. Hollar, President. 50 VARSIty for the first time in school history, Niantic fielded a football team. Although the Indians ended ..e season with an 0-6 record. Coach Richardson and Coach Van Doren were still very proud of the team, and its desire and improvement over the season. Opening the season against Moweaqua on Sep- tember 12, the inexperienced Indians were downed 35 - 0. As the season progressed, the Indians showed continued improvement, but still couldn't cope with MacArthur, Maroa, and Bethany. In the final two games of the season the fled- glings, as they were called, came through with fine games against Assumption (20-14) and Lovington (13-6). In both games, the Indians jumped to early leads, but lost in the final stages of the games. Ten lettermen were lost by graduation, but Coach Richardson should have an improved squad in the coming year. Top Row: Coach Van Doren, T. Rozanski, C. Royce, M. Muirhead, D. Pugh, J. Carr. Second Row.' D. Hickman, L. Nix, J. Schuyler, K. Walton, E. Hart. Bottom Row: Manager, J. Buster; T. Cropper, R. Belcher, J. Hoffman, A. Bales. QRiOdeRS SCHEDULE Niantic Niantic Niantic Niantic Niantic Niantic Moweaqua MacArthur Maroa Bethany Assumption Lovington Top Rou: D. Cole, R. Duncan, R. Schrishuhn, R, Patterson, R. Roberts. Second Rou: B. McKinney, D. Bailey, D. Kep- pler, R. Smith, G. Matheny, Coach Richardson. Bottom Rou: R. Hartman, J. Grider, K. McCollum, J. Clapp, Trainer B. Sanders. Top Row: Coach Van Doren, P. Moyer, M. Muirhead, B. Shriver, D. Bailey, J. Belcher, R. Sch- rishuhn, R. Patterson, Coach Richardson. Second Rou: C. Royce, D. Pugh, J. Carr, D. Cole, R Duncan, D. Bennyhoff, R. Roberts, D. Winings. Bottom Rou: Manager H. Beckham, D. Smith, B. Combs, P. Tucker, B. Chamberlain, T. Rozanski, Manager D. Havener. JR. VARSIty Coach Van Doren's Jr. Varsity gridders opened the season with a 19-0 loss to Illiopolis, mostly due to the inexperience of the young squad. Three straight losses — Maroa (14 - 6), Lovington (13-7), and Bethany (27-6)—followed, but still the Indians put forth a great effort. From that point on, the Jr. Varsity posted a 2 -1 record as it defeated Eisenhower’s freshman squad (14-6) and avenged an earlier loss (14-6). The only loss in this s.tretch came at the hands of Moweaqua (20 -14). Halfback Dick Schrishuhn, captain-elect for the '59 season, was Coach Van Doren's leading scorer as he totaled 33 of the 61 points scored by the team. His longest run of the season came against Bethany as he returned a kickoff 85 yards. Against Eisen- hower, Dick went 60 and 53. yards for two touch- downs for the first football victory in Niantic history. VARsity Football and basketball without cheerleaders? Never! To prove this, the student body elected nine cheerleaders to represent the 1958-59 teams. Sportsmanship and enthusiasm were the two main attributes of Varsity cheerleaders Sharon Hollar, Elaine Smith, Martha Walters, Carole Rechkemmer, and Linda Salsberry. Despite cold weather, the Varsity five, in their new white sweaters and black slacks, cheered for football for the first time in Niantic's history. To add another first to N.H.H.S., the Varsity cheerleaders won the cheerleading trophy at Williams- ville, which was based on sportsmanship, crowd control, leadership, and ability. The Jr. Varsity cheerleaders, consisting of Karla Cunningham, Linda Hart, Betty Jo Sullivan, and Teresa Freeman, came through in fine style. They, too, had all the necessary qualities needed for cheerleading. Mrs. Gift spent much time in advising and supervising the group. Indian caqeRS A hot-shooting Indian quintet, with Coach Frank Van Doren at the helm, launched a successful season with a 64-45 victory over Deland- - Weldon. The Indians, rebounding and shooting well, then proceeded to accumulate a 12-5 first semester record. Impressive victories over Warrensburg (48-46), and Lakeview (72 -52) were included. The Indians, in tournament play, copped a second place trophy at Wiiliamsville, but were defeated in the first round play of the county by Warrensburg 159-57). Following the end of the semester break, the Indians suffered the loss of their ace rebounder and scorer. Paul Smith, because of a hand injury. After losing the first game to Maroa (73-40), the fighting Indians went on to win five of six, losing to Maroa again (75-64). With the best season record, 17-7, since 1950- 51, the Indians went into first round play of the 1959 state tournament against Illiopolis. Compliments of NIANTIC OIL COMPANY SCHEDULE Niantic 64 Deland-Weldon 45 Niantic 67 Macon 56 Niantic 77 Illiopolis 41 Niantic 48 Warrensburg 51 Williams ville Tournament - 2nd Niantic 81 Pleasant Plains 54 Niantic 57 St. James 54 Niantic 55 Rochester 56 Niantic 82 Lovington 52 Niantic 82 Mt. Auburn 54 Niantic 70 Mt. Zion 49 Niantic 55 Blue Mound 59 Niantic 52 Williamsville 45 Niantic 77 Illiopolis 48 Niantic 64 Bethany 66 Niantic 48 Warrensburg 46 County Tournament Niantic 57 Warrensburg 59 Niantic 72 Lakeview 52 Niantic 40 Maroa 73 Niantic 68 Ei’khart 40 Niantic 64 Bethany 60 Niantic 77 Beason 39 Niantic 64 Lovington 54 Niantic 64 Maroa 75 Niantic 67 Mt. Zion 47 Top Row: R. Schrishuhn, D. Hickman, B. Shrivcr, J. Scheibly, R. Duncan, D. Cole, J[. Belcher. Coach Richardson. Bottom Row: B. Chamberlian, V. Ward, B. Combs, C. Royce, R. Conaway, D. Smith, T. Rozanski, J. Clapp. JR. VARSIty The Niantic B team, under the coaching of Don Richardson, ended the basketball season with an 11-9 record. With the Little Indians victorious in their first three games, they ended the first semester with a 9 - 6 record. Although faltering in the second semes- ter, the Indians managed a winning season. The Indians defeated Deland-Weldon, Macon, Illiopolis (twice), Lovington, Mt. Auburn, Mt. Zion, Williamsville, Maroa, Bethany, and Beason. The Indians were defeated by Warrensburg (twice), Blue Mound, Bethany, Lakeview, Elkhart, Lovington, Mt. Zion, and Maroa. The Little Indians were led by freshman Dan Cole with a thirteen point average. The rest of the team's scoring and playing was provided by Ray Duncan, Tom Rozanski, Duane Smith, Dick Sch- rishuhn, and Cecil Royce. The Fourth Annual Niantic Frosh-Soph In- vitational was held March 7, 9, and 10. Managers: J. Heidlebaugh, D. Bennyhoff, and H. Beckham. HILMER C. LANDHOLT State's Attorney of Macon Comity 58 JOHN T. CURRY Circuit Clerk of Macon County With the addition of several fine young prospects to an already experienced squad, the Niantic-Harristown thinclads should be a serious threat in both the county and conference meets. Captain Paul Smith, who last year totaled 86 points in 8 meets, appears to be the iron man of this year's squad. Other returning lettermen are: Gene McKinney, weights; Bill Sanders, Ron Belcher, and Jim Lengsfeld, distance; Larry Nix and Dave Hickman, hurdles; Jim Grider and Jerry Hoff- man, sprints: and Alan Bales, broad jump and distance. Two fine freshman prospects are Danny Cole, who placed second in last year’s Jr. High State Track Meet, and Ron Patterson, who placed in the state broad jump. Coach Richardson, varsity football coach, is coaching track this season. Top Row: R. Conaway, R. Patterson, L. Nix, B. Sanders, H. Pritchett, J. Wad- dell, J. McDaniel, Coach Van Doren. Bottom Row: G. McKinney, E. Hart, K. Walton, P. Smith, J. Hoffman, K. McCollum. D. Smith, J. Clapp. Not pictured: B. Bomball. BAS6BAU April 3 Warrensburg at Niantic April 7 — Niantic at Mt. Zion The Niantic Indians appear to be a strong contender for the newly formed Cenois Baseball Conference this spring. The conference consists of five teams: Mt. Zion Loving- ton, Warrensburg, Maroa, and Niantic. Each conference foe plays the Indians twice. Nine returning lettermen, led by Captain Bill Bomball, Paul Smith, and Jerry Hoffman, from last year's mediocre squad (1-1), will determine the success of the team. With Coach Richardson taking over track coaching duties, Coach Van Doren can devote more time to the develop- ment of what he hopes will be an improved squad. The change in coaching duties will also provide the chance for the Indians to have a fuller schedule. 60 April 9 — Niantic at Maroa Apti I-? TSSiantic at Macon April 24 Mia, nt,L at Kington Up in the a-t-r! The Niantic-Harristown Junior High was pre- sided over by Mr. Kennth Limkeman during the 1958 -59 school year. In addition to his principal's duties, Mr. Limkeman taught mathematics and reading in the seventh and eight grades. Mrs. Estella Jones taught social studies, reading, and English in the seventh and eight grades; and Mrs. Helena Jones, one section of the seventh grade. A new feature, a developmental reading pro- gram, was added to the Junior High curriculum this year. Pupils were grouped according to their reading level for a fifty-five minute period each day; all teachers taught reading during this period. The pro- gram resulted in stepping up of the reading rate and comprehension of the students. Five members of the high school faculty also taught classes in the Junior High. These teachers were: Mrs. Gift, P.E. and home room teacher; Miss Turney, homemaking; Mrs. Newman, reading and English; Mr. Nettleton, science and industrial arts; and Mr. Richardson, social studies and science. Illinois jumoR high faculty MRS. HELENA JONES Illinois State Normal University; Mil- likin University 64 MR. KENNETH LIMKEMAN Wheaton College; B.S. Western Illinois University; M. Ed. University of Standing: B. Tuttle, R. Chamberlain, D. Delaney, R. Robinson, J. Logue. Seated: A. Travis, C. Riley, S. Parish J. Fluegge. student council. The Junior High Student Council, the governing body of the students, is composed of nine members. Mr. Kenneth Limkeman is their acting adviser. The president, Judy Fluegge, a member of the eighth grade, was elected by the students. Connie Riley is acting secretary. The Council plans, according to the new con- stitution adopted this year, two annual skating parties during the year; one in the spring and one in the fall. The biggest assignment of the Council, however, is the operation of concession stands at home ball games. ChORUS Top Rouv N. Box, N. Blankenship, C. Riley, G. Epperson. R. Lane. j. Conaway, B. Koonce, E Shr.ver, K. Math.as, C. Heinz. Third Row: B. Gipson. C. Smich, P. Plain, K. Smith. D. Alsup. L Dr ’w:il r'm T r S- Damery’ J Reed S,cond Rou: L- Tucker, B. Maulding. A. Clark. D. williams, B. Major. J. Logue, D. Fandel, A. Burbes. Bottom Row: M. Brown. S. Songer. N Hawkins, K. Epperson, C. Dunnaway, C. Rigsby, D. Merriman, J. Maulding. Top Roto: M. Cropper, C. Heinz, N. Ginger, D. Alsup, L. Dietz. J. Tim- mons, P. Plain, S. Damery. Third Ron: M. Bratcher, D. Williams, J. Mauld- ing, W. Hartman, A. Tra- vis, C. Smith. H. Kissel. J. Reed. Second Row: M. Brackett, L. Ford, S. Grossman, G. Bentley, S. Songer, A. Hutton, R. Hanks, D. Butterfield. Bottom Row: G. Lindig, K. Epperson, S. Nash, B. Tuttle, E. Rentfro, L. Probst. Top Row: C. Stark, A. Burbes. M. Parish. D. Lake, D. Gietl. D. Tackson, K. Uttinger, M. Brown. Third Row: K. Smith, D. Brummerstedt, J. Meyers, L. Embrey, G. Grolla, D. Fandel. R. Chamber- lain, J. Walter. Second Row: L. Tucker, M. Larson, B. Major, R. Ball, G. Turpin, J. Logue. B. Hart. Bottom Row: J. Horve, J. Gass, C. Dunnaway, C. Robinson, C. Rigsby, D. Merriman. Top Row: G. Witt, G. Epperson, D. Delaney, J. Conaway, J. Speasel, B. Byers, B. Kooncc. Second Row: G. Hart, H. Bran- nock, M. Kiser, E. Shriver, N. Blankenship, D. Em- brey, A. Clark, D. Faulin. Bottom Row: P. Ward, M. Zienkosky, S. Parish, D. Edwards, B. Gipson, V. Jestis. Top Ron: W. Logue, B. Rigsby, N. Brix, R. Lane, J. Pugh, K. Mathias, C. Riley, B. Maulding. Second Row: D. Freez, W. Bair, J. Jones, D. Hedenberg, J. McKinney, D. Murrell, R. Robinson, B. Byers. Bottom Row: F. McDaniel, R. Grossman, D. Arnold, N. Hawkins, J. Fluegge, S. Stahl. Top Row: J. SpeasI, R. Robinson, Lane, Coach Sexron, D. Delaney, Witt, J. McKinney. Bottom Rou: Chamberlain, B. Frecz, B. Byers, Koonce, G. Hart, L. Probst. VARSity R. G. R. B. The Junior High Little Braves were eliminated from the Sectional tourney by Rochester, 35 - 33, ending their basketball season with a 5-10 record. Coach Carl Sexton was at the helm of the Little Braves for his first year in the N-H system. The cheerleaders also have done a fine job. Their cheering has supported the team and created enthusiasm throughout the school. They worked up many good forma- tions and performed them with great pre- cision. BAsketBAll D. Fandel, M. Zienkosky, P. Ward, S. Stahl, S. 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Quality V Chekd DAIRY PRODUCTS From near-by Farms Illinois 103 Ayles Liquid Fertilizer Nutrena Feeds MT. AUBURN GRAIN CO. Mt. Auburn, III. George Gillock, Mgr. Welcome . . . to the CHRISTIAN CHURCH (Disciples of Christ) Schedule of Regulor Services Sundoy School __ _ 9:45 A.M. Divine Worship 10:45 A M C.Y.F. ______________________ 5:30-7:00 P.M. Church Night . Wednesdoy COMPLIMENTS OF THE '59 ECHO STAFF Harristown, Illinois Stephen S. Carnock, Minister 104 We of the Echo Staff wish to express our sincere appreciation to Mrs. James Johnson and Miss Lois Loveless for their invaluable assistance in the production of the ’59 Echo. Credit is also due to: Mr. Victor Erick- son, Inter-Collegiate Press, Inc.; Mr. William Blankenberg, Sr., and Mr. William Blankenberg, Jr., Blankenberg Photographers; Mr. William Poland, artist; Mr. Piper Jones, Piper Jones Studio; and the students and faculty of Niantic-Harristown High School. The complete co- operation and assistance of these people have aided immeasurably in the production of the ’59 Echo. The ’59 Echo Staff 108 INTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers (over Monutodurers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City PMINTCO IN U S A