Norris City Omaha Enfield High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Norris City, IL)

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THE EARIDINAL THE JUNIOR AND SENIOR PROM 905 The annual Junior and Senior Prom was held April 22, 1949 in the beautiful ballroom of the Hotel McCurdy in Evansville, Indiana. Alice Austin, Toastmistress, introduced the president of the Junior Class, Sammy Joe Wallace. To his Welcome, Dorothy LaVerne Moore, Senior Class President, gave the Response. Mr. Phelps made a brief address. The theme, Hitch Your Wagon to a Star was carried out in the decorations and by music of the orchestra. Sammy Joe Wallace emphasized the theme further by singing Stardust , Guests of the Junior Class were the Seniors, members of the School Board and their wives, faculty members and their wives and husbands. The group enjoyed the following menu: Fruit Cocktail Roast Turkey Cream Whipped Potatoes Early June Peas Hearts of Lettuce French Dressing Hot Rolls Butter Ice Cream Coffee Dancing from 9:00 to 12:00 to the music of Herbie Hutchinson's Orchestra made the evening one of rare pleasure. Compliments of y Home and Auto Supply, Carmi, Illinois Hoague Jewelry, One week watch repair, Carmi, Illinois Hart's Department Store, Carmi, Illinois Western Auto Associate Store, Carmi, Illinois Kittinger Funeral Home, Carmi, Illinois Schoemann's Men's Wear, Carmi, Illinois

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9 + THE GARDINAL SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY Sammy Porter is famous At home and away. A star in television The best of our day. Pauline Campbell decided On a restaurant career, Owns a chain of Green Mills Both far and near. Cletus Hedger, a hunter Loves Magnolia blossoms. He's gone down to Dixie,- Watch out, little 'possums. Lewis Johnson, a big shot In railroad and banking. As a business promoter At the top he is ranking. fContinuedJ Peggy Boyd had discovered She likes Western air- Owns some land out in Texas, Has a dude ranch out there. Eddie Bruce is a crooner, A rival to Bing. All the girls nearly swoon When he starts to sing. Virginia Midkiff at last Her career realized. She's teaching at Lexington, Says the job satisfies. That's all of the class. Not so bad, we'll confess. But let's hope that they do All realize success, SENIOR CLASS HISTORY President ,-,,,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,,,,,,,....,,,,.................... ............................ D 0 l'0tlly Moore Vice-President ........................... ...........------- ---------------------- i fgillia Midkiff Secretary-Treasurer .................. ...........-..---.-------- -------------- A 1 166 Ann Caper! Four years ago the Sophisticated Seniors , as we like to be called, were just some little acorns into which great oaks grow. We elected as club officers: President, Charles Wilsong Vice-President, Lewis Johnson 5 Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Lou Bishop, The class enrollment was twenty-eight. Our representatives on the Student Council were Betty Gerdes, Dorothy LaVerne Moore, and Bob Spence. The next year, as Sophomores, we had an increased enrollment of thirty-two. Class officers chosen were: President, Bob Spenceg Vice-President, Betty Gerdesg Secretary-Treasurer, Melba Coffman. On the Student Council we were represented by Dorothy LaVerne Moore, Mary Margaret Downen, and Edward Montgomery. Donna Brown and Melba Coffman were chosen as Cheerleaders by the Pep Club. We were now Juniors and progressing steadily. Our enrollment had decreased to twenty but that did not discourage our ambition to be leaders in the school. The high-light of the year, of course, was preparation for an enjoyment of the Junior- Senior Banquet and Prom. Capable class officers chosen were: President, Dorothy LaVerne Mooreg Vice-President, Wallace Campbell: Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Gerdes, Members of the Student Council were: Betty Lou Bishop, Alice Ann Capen, and Johnny Pace. Seniors at last! Our happy school days are almost finished. Class leaders chosen this year are: President, Dorothy LaVerne Mooreg Vice-President, Virginia Midkiffg Secretary-Treasurer, Alice Ann Capen. Student Council members are Betty Lou Bishop, Charles Wallace and Peggy Boyd, Five members of the Varsity Basketball team come from the Senior Class. They are: Paul Campbell, Bill Huffstuttler, Lowell Lamb, Wallace Campbell and Lewis Johnson. Donna Brown and Melba Coffman are still being the peppiest cheerleaders. Faculty members who have guided us throughout the year successfully and faithfully are Miss -Forchee and Mr. Larson.

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