Petersburg Harris High School - Sphinx Yearbook (Petersburg, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 76 of the 1946 volume:

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The friends We make in old age-their num' ber's rather smallg But the friends We make in high school--M oh, they're the best oi alll .ARF K ,mf 2 Lb' 4g,'r: Q M K 3 K Ls. , , QW.. J! v mf 4-Q. 1 NH A A' . , 1 r 'Q 1 ' f 3f'gi H32 ,K 9 'tj sf KJ X57 , 3 ffklv 1 9' 'fu . .,.. V L Q C 2' 30241 31 , .1 , . 1-.M 2 L M. ,sv n V .u 4' . '4 4' 4' U M ,' -:says -ff-1 if-. - ' i wf--.'i Ns --X f s' 7' KV, 'fb- .,,.,...a-si A...-.- . 1 3 g Dedication We gratefully remember our valiant men and Women who served 1n World War II and especially those whose names are written in gold. MERLE ATTERBERRY Luxembourg Ianuary 20, 1945 EDWIN BEULTER Saipan Iuly 12, 1944 HARRY GEBHARDS France September 8, 1944 CALVIN E. GOANS Belgium Ianuary 4, 1945 ARTHUR E. GRANSTAFF Leyte Iuly 13, 1945 ROBERT GUM France August 11, 1944 WALTER MONTGOMERY Guadalcanal November 21, 1942 HOWARD PILLSBURY S. W. Pacific March 22, 1943 RAYMOND SINCLAIR Hungary May 31, 1944 HENRY LLOYD TERRY Iwo lima March 11, 1945 DAVID E. WINTERS Iwo lima March 1, 1945 I 5- 'I ,. 1 . Y . .gnu - I ' F4 -ug l QL .Mia Q' H -15 5 2' Y 'Siam N-lift' .ffvgj ' fz4f1'jgfifi:j'1'g,aF 1' .ufiiawf i,g,,,.,,.. . ,, Mg, HISTORY OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL Edith L. Masters The present site of our high school was the site chosen for the first high school building in Petersburg. This structure was a two room building which was completed in the fall of 1887. The first class to complete a high school course was graduated in 1887, and that year a superintendent was employed for the first time. High school subjects, however, were taught as early as 1875 in this locality. A second building to house the high school was erected on the present site in 1905. At this time the board accepted a fund of S6,566.66 from the Harris Academy Society, and in recognition called the school the Petersburg Harris High School. This building was partially destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1907. The gymnasium was added in 1924 and the south addition in 1936. The school district was enlarged in 1942, and the school became the Petersburg Harris Community High School with the present plant. SCHCDCL .S 'D N X 'X Q S 4' K x 'SN-'VN... - xxx NV x,:,,,? 'sf' , X ', . X GA -NNN gk 5, ... X ..:f: ' f , 4, Y N i 3 ii 1 SUPERINTENDENT OF PETERSBURG SCHOOLS Principal of Horris Community High School IOHN P. LIGGETT University ot Illinois B. S. University ot Illinois M.S. BOARD OF EDUCATION A Tribute Trustees of the Wise investment ot public tunds in Alnericds humcin resources. L it tc Rifglitz W. O. B-riluyg William lil xo 1 l V Plfvis Pr sin nt 1 C' l' nn G.S lJtksScre I Ten CHARLOTTE E. SATORIUS Commercial Augustana College, A.B.p Columbia University, M.A.g Gregg College. MINA M. TERRY Enqlisli Latin lllinois College 18.3.7 l.S.N.U.p Colorado Teachers College: Columbia Universityq Univer- sity of Illinois, M.A. FACULTY M. I. WORTHINGTON Agriculture Un1vers1ty of lll1T1OlS, B.S. Eleven EDITH L. MASTERS History Librarian Rockford Colleqe, BS.: Uni versity of Clncaqo. MARGUERITE B. HOLLOWAY Home Economics Carthage College: Easter H State Teachers College, B. Ed. ROY C. GOLDEN Social Science Speech Illinois State Normal Univer sity, B. Ed.: Miami University. THOMAS D. BASSO Band University of Wisconsin: Len- genous School of Music, New York City: Member of Sousa's Band, World War I. Twelve MARY LOU DEICHMANN Science Springfield Iunior College University of Illinois, B.S. RUTH W. PETERSON V English University of Chicago, Ph. B.: University of Southern Cal- ifornia. ALBERT 0. WALLO Coach Science University of Illinois, MA. Kent State University, B.S.p SHIRLEY M. BRAUER Physical Education Commercial illinois State Normal Univer- ' sity, B. Ed. WINIFRED M. DEAL Mathematics University oi lllinois, BA. LAURALYNN PARKERSON Vocal Music University of Illinois, B.S. AILEEN MOODY Thirteen Secretary to Superintendent tm.. Class Motto: Friendship is a sheltering tree. Class Flower: Yellow Rose. Class Colors: Blue and Silver. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Vice-President, Earl Pillsbury: Secretary- Treasurer, Doris Smith: President, Iohnny Atwood. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 7, 1942, eighty-four excited freshmen gathered at the hall of knowledge and received their tickets for a four-year trip down the path of wisdom. The officers elected for the first year were: President, Doris Smith: Vice-President, Iohnny Atwood: Secretary and Treasurer, Edgar Smith. The Student Council representative was Velda Doyen. The class sponsors were Miss Underwood, Miss Denning, and Mr. Basso. In our second year we elected as our officers: President, Iohnny Atwood: Vice-Presi- dent, Avis Brauer: Secretary and Treasurer, Edgar Smith. The Student Council representa- tives were Bette Lynn and Bill Klingbeil: the class sponsors, Mrs. Linfield and Mr. Mason. As jolly juniors, the class officers chosen were: President, Iohnny Atwood: Vice-Presi- dent, Iane Connelly: Secretary and Treasurer, Avis Brauer: Student Council, Bob Clary, Bill Klingbeil, and lean Taylor. The class sponsors were Mrs. Satorius, Miss Holloway, and Mr. Golden. The junior play, Once and for All , directed by Miss Terry, was a huge success. The Prom, with the theme that of Show Boat, and its songs those of Victor Herbert, ended the year successfully. At the beginning of the fourth lap of our journey there were only forty members re- maining in our class. The officers elected for the final session Were: President, lohnny At- r r i wood: Vice-President, Earl Pillsbury: Secretary and Treasurer, Doris Smith. QQ K- The Student Council members were Bob Clary, Lyman Woods, Avis Brauer, , f I and Carlajean Hollis. The class sponsors were Miss Terry, Miss Masters, XX Mr. Basso, and Mr. Liggett. 'Vi aff The senior play, Don't Take My Penny under the direction of Miss E Terry was given April l0. lt depicted the hectic life of a teen-ager bound T' N 5 and determined to go to Hollywood to be a great actress. The cast included 2 S' seventeen members of the class. The play was very successful. J 'l l -f Then came May with its gala Prom, the solemn Baccalaureate, and 'l our striven-for goal, Commencement. We had at last reached our destination. 9 ',. Our hope now is that all seniors who in the future depart from the U portals of beloved P. H. C. H. S. will forever cherish, as we have, friendship lf with one another and loyalty to their Alma Mater. Fourteen BILL PRICE A humorous genius. Choir 15 lunior Play, Once and for A1l 5 Basketball Manager 45 Sphinx Stall 45 Dramatic Club 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. IUDY HUDSPETH A combination of wisdom and charm. G.A.A. 1, 2, Secretary 25 lntravlvlurals 1, 2, 35 Pep Club 1, 25 Library Staff 2, 35 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 Band 3, 45 lunior Play, Once and for All 5 Speech Contest 45 Sphinx Staff 45 New Salem Log Staff 45 Recreation Board 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. BETTY IEAN SHERREN A quiet cut-up. G.A,A. 1. BETTE I. LYNN Twinkle toes. Student Council 25 Iunior Play, Once and lor All 5 Library Staff 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. MELVADA CLARK Always the some iolly friend. Choir 45 Glee Club 45 Nonette 4. IOHNNY ATWOOD Personality plus. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Class Vice President 15 Intra- Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 1, 25 Class President 2, 3, 45 lunior Play, Once and for All 5 Recreation Board '15 Dramatic Club 45 Speech Contest 45 Sphinx Staff 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. DOROTHY SEWELL Tall, stately. and divinely fair. Band 1, 2, 35 Ready Servers 1, 25 lunior Play, Once and for Alluy Library Staff 35 Choir 45 Glee Club, Vice President 45 Nonette 4. IANE CONNELLY Cheery, ever! Dreary, never! Transfer. Class Vice President 35 Iunior Play, Once and for All 5 Sphinx Staff 45 Dramatic Club 4. EDWARD CLASING He never speaks unless he has something to say. F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4. WILDA ROBINSON Shy and demure. . Ready Servers 1, 25 G.A.A. 1. l Fifteen Sixteen BEBE SCHAFER Teacher's delight. GAA. lp Choir 15 New Salem Loq Staff 4. BOB CLARY The drummer boy with all the dreams. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 1, 2, '35 lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir l, 25 lunior Play, Once and for All 5 Dramatic Club 3, 45 Speech Contest 45 Student Council 3, 4, President 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. PATTY SWAN Always trying to please. Band 1, 2, 3, 45 intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 G.A.A. ly Ready Servers 45 Iunior Play Property Manaqer5 Sen- ior Play Property Manager. MARY KERN The task of every day she meets in a quiet way. G.A.A. 25 Ready Servers 35 Library Staff 4. EARL PILLSBURY A dark-eyed tease with a smile to please. F.F.A. l, 25 Pep Club 1, 25 intra-Murals l, 2, 3, 45 lunior Play, Once and tor All 5 Baseball 45 Dramatic Club 45 Choir 45 Class Vice President 45 Recreation Board 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. DORIS SMITH Three S's-sparkling, smooth. and smart. Band 1, 2, 35 Class President 15 G.A.A. 1, 25 Cheer Leader 1, 3, 45 intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 1, 2, 45 lunior Play, Once and for All 5 Dramatic Club 35 Sextet 35 Class Secretary-Treasurer 45 Glee Club 4, President5 Sphinx Staff 45 New Salem Log Staff 45 Recreation Board 45 Nonette 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. DOROTHY CASE Elkhart's loss was our gain. Transfer, IMOGENE DICK Queen of sports. G.A.A. l, 25 lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Ready Servers 4. ANN VOGT lt's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice. G.A.A. 1, 25 lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 45 Band 3. RICHARD BAST Mighty men are often small. F.A.A. 2, 3, 4, Vice President 35 Dramatic Club 2, 3, 45 Iunior Play, Once and for All 5 Sphinx Staff 45 New Salem Log Staff 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. HELEN ATTERBERRY Nice thinqs come in small packages. Ready Servers 1, 2: G.A.A. 1, PEGGY THOMPSON Neutness personified. Band 1, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. l, 27 lntra-Murals 1, Z, 3, 45 Pep Club 1, 25 Library Staff 3, lunior Play, Once and for All , Sphinx Staff 4. NORMAN F RICKE Can't rutile his good nature. F.F.A. l, 2, Pep Club 1, 2. AVIS BRAUER A kitten on the keys. Band 1, 2, 3, 47 Majorette 1, 2, 3, 47 G.A.A. 1, 25 lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Choir 1, 2, Class Vice Presi- dent 27 Class Secretary-Treasurer 3: Iunior Play, Once and for All, Student Council 4, Glee Club 4: Nonette 4, New Salem Log Staff 4, Sphinx Staff 47 Solo Contest 2, 4, Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. NELLIE MELTON Faithful forever. lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 45 Pep Club 1, 2, Ready Servers 3, Library Staff 3, lunior Play Property Manaqerg Senior Play Property Manager. WELDON GERDES F.F.A. Pin-up boy. F.F.A. l, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 45 Pep Club 1, Z5 lunior Play, Once and lar All , Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. HILDA ROBINSON Am l seeing double? Ready Servers 1, 27 G.A,A. 1. ROBERT CRAIN Quiet and studious. AUDREY GREENHALGH Bewitchin' in a kitchen. Transfer. Ready Servers 2, 4, New Salem Loq Staff 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. NORMA IEAN HARPER Silence becomes her. Transfer. Ready Servers 4, Library Staii 4. Seventeen Eighteen LYMAN WOOD For he's a iolly good fellow. F.F.A. lg lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 4, lunior Play, Once and for All , Basketball 4: Baseball 47 Dramatic Club 4, Student Council 45 Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. MARY EVELYN MCHENRY A helping hand she'll always lend. Ready Servers 45 Library Staff 45 Sphinx Stait 4. MERCEDES GOLLIHER Oh. for that natural curly hair. Transfer. lntra-Murals 3, 4. IIMMY OSBORNE Never trouble until trouble troubles you. Pep Club l, 2, Baseball 3, 4, Basketball Manager 4, lunior Play, Once and for All , lntra-Murals 2, Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. NEUMAN STEVENS A farmer at heart. F.F.A. judging contest l, 2, 35 New Salem Log Staii 4, lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 45 Senior Play Stage Manager: Basketball 4, Sphinx Staff 4. ROBERTA BACKS Never idle. never still. Ready Servers l, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice President 4, Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. AILEEN MOORE When Irish eyes are smiling. IESSIE HALLER Fried chicken is her specialty. G.A.A. lg Pep Club l, 2, lntra-Murals 3, 4, Junior Play, Once and for All , Ready Servers 4, Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. VELDA DOYEN Has more ideas than Heinz has Varieties. Band l, 2, 3, 4, G.A.A. lg Student Council lg Intra- Murals l, 2, Ready Servers 2, 3, 4, Recreation Board 3, lunior Class Play, Once and for All : Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. CARLA IEAN HOLLIS A winning smile that's worthwhile. Band l, 2, 3, G.A.A. l, 2g lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 44 Choir l, 2, 47 Pep Club lg Cheer Leader 2, 3, 45 Glee Club 3, 4, Library Staff 3, 4, lunior Play, Once and for All g Student Council 4, Sphinx Staii 4, Ne-Iv Salem Log Stait, Nonette 4, Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM On the evening of May 9, 1946, the juniors, seniors, members of the faculty, members of the board of educati field for the annual Iunior-Senior reception. on, and guests assembled at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Spring- The theme for the evening was Rhapsody in Blue by George Gershwin. A delicious turkey dinner was served during which selections from Gershwin's operas were played. Floyd Miller, the juniors' gracious president, gave the welcome address, to which dle of Gersh- I h Atwood, the senior president, responded. The girls' Nonette sang a me y o n win selections. The seniors were cleverly introduced and their futures made known through ' ' . Cl lab lS ms layed a senior spotlight. Mr. Liggett made a farewell speech to the seniors e e eve p a piano solo, Rhapsody in Blue g Wayne Gum sang Gershwin's Somebody Loves Me . The P.H.C.H.S. loyalty song closed the program. After a brief intermission, the dancing be- gan, the music being furnished by Charles Rodgers orchestra. At the stroke of twelve, the music faded away, and the delightful Iunior-Senior Prom was now a treasured memory. I XX X XX J X X N mxxtfi ' -W rp.. 5 4 ,, Nineteen 4. IUNIOB OF FICEBS Left to Right: Secretary-Treasurer, Henry White hurstg Vice President, Bernadine Smith: President, Floyd Miller. JUNIOR HISTORY One bright morning in l943, we climbed the steps of P.H.C.H.S. to begin an eventful journey. After eagerly inspecting the place which was to be our home for four years, we freshmen elected the following officers: President-Art Reiserg Vice-Presidentel-lenry Whitehurst, Secretary-Treasurer-Dale Brown: Student Council Representative- Bernadine Smith. Mr. Golden was our ad- viser. Finally, vacation arrived to refresh us before the second lap. Starting our second year, we elected the following officers: President-lo!-Xnne Eades: Vice-President-eNick Thomas, Secre- tary-Treasurer-Henry Whitehurstp Student Council Representatives--Wayne Gum and Marilyn Bell. Mrs. Peterson, Miss Masters, and Mr. Basso were our advisers. We pre- sented sketches from The Merchant of Venice as an assembly program. Social activities flourished for us. Late in May we found ourselves at the gates of Iunior City, the halfway mark to Commencement. When we came back to school in Sep- tember, we elected the following officers: President-Floyd Millerp Vice-President- Henry Whitehurstg Secretary-Treasurer- Bernadine Smithg Student Council Repre- sentatives -- Clelabel Severns, Art Reiser, and Wayne Sutton. ln November the juniors presented their play The Little Minister under the direction of Mr. Golden. The play was a great success. On May 9, we juniors were hosts to the seniors at the annual lunior-Senior Prom and reception, which was held at the Hotel Abraham Lincoln in Springfield. Twenty JUNICR CLASS Top Row: Bob Gordon, Floyd Collins, Stanley Greenhalqh, Leo Pickerell, Nick Tlioinas, loo Leinberqer, Art Reise-r, Wayne Gum, Dale Brown, David Watkins, Fourth Row: Shirley Pratt, Donna Brauer, Donna Derry, lack Fillbriqht, Kenneth l-lublvarri, Robert McDaniels, Elmer Thomas, Olivia Hart, Glenna DeGroot. Third Ftow: lean Goettinq, Lois Cooper, Barbara Page, lanice Echolt, lacquelin Krueaer, Rosaloa Wernowsky, Rose Dambacher, Shirley Ball, Betty Haqler. Sevonnl Row: Clolabel Severns, Donna Hayden, Imogene Nottingham, Shirley Sherron, lo Anne Fades, Betty Lounsberry, Lucille Wernowsky. Seated: Shirley Tihhs, Vtfayne Su'ton, Nancy Craiq, Henry Whitehurst, Floyd Miller, Bernaaine Smith, lvfarqaret Melton, Paul Friclce, Franfes Robbe. Twenty-one SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Left to Right: Bill Wood, President: Bill Garber, Vice President: Lyman Atterberry, Secretary and Treasurer. SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY On a pleasant day in early September in 1944, fifty-eight light-hearted Freshmen- to-be's mounted the historic old steps of P.H.C.H.S. and registered. At a meeting called a short time later, We elected the following officers: President, Ierry Chalcraftg Vice President, Nancy Good- win, Secretary-Treasurer, Barbara Louns- berry. Our Student Council representative was Thelma Iuergens. The class advisers were Mr. Cory and Mr. Worthington. We started our second year in high school by electing the following officers: President, Bill Woody Vice President, Bill Garber: Secretary-Treasurer, Lyman After- berry. The Student Council representatives were Edgar Stuhmer and Wayne Severns. Our advisers for this year were Mrs. Peter- son, Miss Deal, and Mr. Wallo. The sophomore class was outstanding in many fields, expecially those of sports and dramatics. In basketball, Bill Garber and Wayne Severns were on the first five. Many of our members also went out for ,baseball Ann Connelly and Bill Wood Were cheerleaders. We were active both in mixed chorus and glee club. Bob Reiser and Ierry Chalcraft went to the sectional literary contests with orations. Ann Con- nelly was chosen Homecoming Queen. We hope that the next two years will be as eventful and memorable as the first two have been. Twenty-two sed' ft? f , , , ssvi ll 1' -A SOPHOMORE CLASS Top Bow: I. C. Brown, Dale Carnpbell, Albert Fricke, Glen Winters, Wayne Colby, lerry Chalcratt, G. W. Eilks, Harold Kopplin, Gerald McDaniel, Paul Vogt, Harold luergens. Fourth Row: Henrietta Kruse, Lois Atterberry, Georgia Rawlings, Helen Goetting, Georgia Wernowsky, Eleanor Guernsey, Evelyn Godbey, Rosie Denton, Alice Dirks, Thelma luergens, Charlene Curry, Evelyn Ishmael. Third Bow: Tug Stuhmer, George Ortman, Wayne Severns, Bob Fleiser, Glenn Squires, David Greenwald, Kenneth Backs, Eddie Klingbeil, Albert Knous, Paul Pritchett, Glenn Biggs. Second Bow: Gladys Collins, Barbara Lounsberry, Lois McHenry, Carol Tippet, Barbara Stout, Donna Bell, Ann Connelly, Donna Wilken, Betty Leach, Leyria White, Louise Troxell. First Bow: Herschel Waggener, Betty Sharp, Catherine Finney, Marilyn Deltflonbrun, Bill Garber, Bill Wood, Lyman Atterberry, Mary Pritchett, George Crain. Twenty-three FRESHMAN OFFICERS Left to Right: limmy Smith, President, Frank Minder, Vice Presidentg Delores Derry, Secretary: Rut Thompson, Treasurer. FRESHMAN HISTORY On a bright September day in l945, forty-seven freshmen came to school to en- roll for a four-years' stay. There was the usual uproar, as the freshmen pondered over the location of each room, and the million and one problems which faced them. After the class had settled down, they organized and elected the following officers: President, limmy Smithg Vice-President, Frankie Mindery Secretary, Delores Derry: Treasurer, Rutledge Thompson. Patty White- hurst was the Student Council member chosen. A freshman party, sponsored by the Stu- dent Council, was held at the beginning of the year: but it had all the characteristics of an initiation. Many of our members were active in basketball and track this year. Mary Lou Maloney was chosen as a cheer-leader. As We end our first year in P.H.C.H.S., we look eagerly ahead to the remaining three years and to the many adventures immediately ahead in the Land of the Sophomores. Twenty-four IPB x X 5 X. 5 I I FRESHMAN CLASS Top Row: Estill Sanders, Richard Bell, Art Miller, Philip Francis, Bob Cummings, Danny Rebbe lack Hess, lunior Kinney, Dole Satorious, George Crain. Fourth Row: Mary Maloney, Barbara Lynn, Gene Pelham, Frances Wiseman, Donna Whitley Delores Gellerman, loan Steinkrueger, Shirley Craig, Mary Eberhard, Mary Lynn, Dena Woofi Third Row: Barbara Thomas, Dorothy Boehm, Betty Schafer, Barbara Abbot, Marie Clark Betty Fairow, Le-la Fulton, Betty Terhune, Mary Barbee. Second Row: Bonnie Ortman, Francis Golliher, Cordelia Collins, Denny Weidhuner, Roger Krueger, Pat Whitehurst, Erma Sathotf, Lola Sathotf, Wayne Claussen. First Row: Dwight Woodrum, Lois Kern, Enid Draheim, Frankie Minder, limmy Smith, Delores Derry, Hut Thompson, Bonnie Atterberry, Carl Meyer, Q l if 7 Twenty-five EIGHTH GRADE In the fall of 1945, thirty-six students en- tered the Petersburg Iunior High School, bound for the Land of Graduation. In our endeavor to secure an education, we were ably assisted by Mrs. Lenz and Mr. Garner. The officers chosen for the year were: Pres- ident, Gene Dodson: Vice-President, Robert Garret: Treasurer, Dale Hayden: Secretary, Richard Melton: Librarian, Loretta Weid- hunerp Student Council and Reporter, Rob- ert Collins. This year we were fortunate in having a chorus under the leadership of Miss Park- erson. We were well represented in the field of sports. On our basketball team were: Robert Collins, Gene Dodson, Sammy Huds- peth, Paul Tibbs, Edward Denton, and Rob- ert Woods. lane Thomas and Ioanne Ern- met were the eighth grade cheer leaders. Our team has given an excellent account of itself this year, and the lunior High is proud of its record. IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Kilbournee-Nov. 26-There Oakford---Nov. 29--There Kilbourne-Dec. 3eHere Athense-Dec. I3-fHere Oakford--Ian. 7--Here Athenselan. lOeThere Mason Citye-Feb. 21-There Mason City---Feb. ll-Here Greenview-Mar. 6-Here Top Row: Wayne Keith, Robert Collins, Richard Melton, Robert Woods, Edward Denton, Irving Moody, Lowell Claussen, Paul Tibbs, Gene Dodson. Third Row: Jacqueline Clark, Beverly liskra, Loretta Weidhuner, Donna Campbell, Barbara Hayden, Kathryn lanes, Iessie Anderson, Louetta Weidhuner. Second Row: Robert Garvin, Phyllis Smith, Io Anne Emmett, Maxine Sherren, Dorothy Miller, lane Thomas, Lucille Dick, Dale Hayden. First Row: Mary Hagler, Sue Moore, Robert Garrett, Sammy Hudspeth, William Muttera, Norman Edwards, Elizabeth Ann Gordon, Mr. Garner. 4 .. 3 fi I ' .. 1 E Twenty-six SEVENTH GRADE HISTORY In the fall of 1945 the pupils leaving the First and Third Ward Schools joined ranks with thirty-two pupils enrolled. Early in the fall, they elected the following officers: Presidentelimmie Emmett: Vice-Presidente Georgia Rabbe: Secretary---Ioyce Chalcraftg Treasurer --- Claude Atterberryg lLibrarian - Sara Smithg ReporterfSusan Mitchell. Sara Smith and Georgia Rabbe were chosen cheer leaders for the junior high basketball team. The boys from the seventh grade who played on the team Were: Claude Atterberry, Iimmie Emmett, Donald Pritchett, Kenneth Christensen, Clark Clary, Le Roy Wilson, Iohn Barbee, Thomas Sutton, Danny Guinan, and Marcus West. ln April, the Seventh Grade Choir won first place at the district contest. Highlights of the year have been our Christmas party, Valentine party, the Eng- lish Club activities, the Spring Festival, and the closing days of school. Our first year in lunior High has been both happy and suc- cessful, and We are looking forward to the days ahead in the eighth grade. SEVENTH GRADE Top Row: Daniel Guinan, Thomas Sutton, Marcus West, lohn Earbee, Dale Woodrum, Clark Clary, Kenneth Christensen, Donald Pritchett, Third Row: Ruth Hohirner, Dorcas Gum, Georgia Rabbe, Iudith Ames, Emma Arnold, Io Anne Mallergren, Bonnie Krueger. Second Row: Hershel Hinds, Arlyn Smith, George Shaw, lames Emmett, Neal Claussen, Claude Atterberw, loan Tibbs. First How: Mrs. Lenz, Dorothy Fawns, Greta Ortgesson, loyce Chalcraft, Sara Smith, Susan Mitchell, Betty Dyer. K ,, Q X is - .4 2 s, tit. Twenty-seven ATHLETICS :fiifgx . li 4 It my tt Lett to Right: Ann Connelly, Carlajean Hollis, Bill Wood, Stanley Greenhalgh, Doris Smith, Mary Maloney. CHEER LEADERS This year the basketball squad was led by a group of six cheerleaders, two boys and tour girls. With their untiring energy, they kept up the morale not only of the team but also of the students. n' 4 P. H. C. H. S. LOYALTY SONG 1 Here 's to Petersburg forever, May we always be so true, - X May our courage never falter May we always be loyal to you. Q Rah! Rah! May her memory live forever, And stand for all that's right, So let's tight! tight! fight! With all of our might For the honor of the Blue and White! -Howard Akers Thirty BASKETBALL Date Opponent e They Nov. 17 St. Iames ........ 38 24 Nov. 20 Mason City .... 35 42 Nov. 27 ......... ........ A shland ...... 55 25 Nov. 30 Tallula ..... 39 41 Dec. 4 ......... ........ F eitshans ........ 43 44 Dec. 7 ......... ........ P leasant Plains 32 42 Dec. 21 ......... ........ W illiamsville ..... 23 36 Ian. 15 Easton .......... 38 54 Ian. 19 Athens ............... 23 45 Ian. 29 ......... ........ N ew Holland 63 25 Feb. l ....,.... ........ C hancllerville 37 48 Feb. 14 Bath .............. 29 27 Feb. 12 Tallula ........ 47 34 Feb. 18 ......... ....... G reenview ...... 13 55 Feb. 20 ......... ....... S t. Iames ........ 42 34 Feb. 22 ......... ....... V irqinia ...... 62 33 Back Row: lim Osborne, Bill Price, Nick Thomas, Paul Vogt, Lyman Wood, Neuman Stevens, Coach Wallo. Front Row: Eddie Klingbeil, Bob McDaniel, lohnny Atwood, Bill Garber, Bob Clary, Floyd Collins. Thirty-one JU we X BX XX up . X A-V. N fl X -fl ox -S lun' .4-ev Tallula .... Greenview Greenview Elkhart .... Easton ...... Arenzville Easton ...... TOURNEYS COUNTY .. 27 Petersburg .. 62 Petersburg ATHENS-GREENVIEW ... 34 Petersburg .. 31 Petersburg .. 48 Petersburg ASHLAND 50 Petersburg REGIONAL .. 42 Petersburg BASKETBALL SQUAD Back Row: Dale Brown, Paul Vogt, Dale Campbell, Wayne Sutton, I. C. Brown, Nlck Thomas Iimmy Osborne. Third Row: Wayne Claussen, Frank Minder, Iimmy Smith, Albert Knous, Arthur Miller Rutledge Thompson. Second Row: Mr. Wallo, Wayne Severns, Edward Klinqbeil, Lyman Wood, Neuman Stevens Bill Price. Seated: Wayne Gum, Robert McDaniels, Iohnny Atwood, Bill Garber, Bob Clary, Floyd Collins Thirty-two Iohn Atwood Bill Garber Bud Severns Lyman Wood Floyd Collins Wayne Gum Paul Vogt Robert McDaniel Bob Clary Neuman Stevens Nick Thomas Edward Klinqbeil .pf Qs-Q 4 5 Q .in 'L Thirty-three ' m sky 6 y N M2541 BASEBALL Date Opponent We They 9-25-45 ................ Greenview ....... 3 5 10- 5-45 ................ Chandlerville ....... U 5 10-12-45 ................ Greenview .... 7 8 10-14-45 ..........,..... Tallula ................................. 22 2 10-16-45 ................ Chandlerville tovertimet ...... 5 6 10-19-45 ................ Tallula ............................. 6 3 TRACK Opponent We They Athens ....... ..... 4 3 65 Easton .................,.....................................................,...... 48.5 41.5 First tive in track were: Collins, McDaniel, Gum, Garber, and Gordon. Top Row: Lyman Wood, I. C. Brown, Dale Brown, Bob Gordon, Floyd Collins, Paul Pritchett, Coach Wallo. Bottom Row: Robert McDaniel, Wayne Se-verns, Earl Pillsbury, Nick Thomas, limmy Osborne, Iohnny Atwood, Wayne Gum. Thirty-tour SENIOR GIRLS 1 X1 1111: 11.11-11, !.1 x 1., .y.'1.'1f111-5 11131111111 1'.'1:: 1'1111 1 1 I1 .1:111:. 1111 X NH111' 1, 11. 1 N 1t1:111-11:-1 1 I1 1 11y1, Il 1 1 II 1 1 1 1 1?1'1c1i INTRAMURAL WINNERS SOPHOMORE BOYS 1 1 X11 .1:s, 111141 111 1. 1I11CS, 11111 11.11111 1. L 1111 11:11, 1f111 .111 2111 1' 11111 1 T1111'1y'11v0 Thirty-six w:wwu S ACTIVITIES .....................Doris Smith ........ludy Hudspeth .........loine Connelly ......PeQIQY Thompson Price ........Io Anne Eades .......lean Cfoetting Connelly .......Catherine Finney -i SPHINX STAFF XX The l946 Sphinx Staff has endeavored to present in picture N and in story a year at P.H.C.H.S. This is the first Sphinx to be published by the Community High School. if Editor-in-Chief ....................................... xy X ,ll . 1 Associate Editor Associate Editor .... . Senior Editor .... . ' A Senior Editor l A lunior Editor TW: lunior Editor ............ is -Q Sophomore Editor ..... Sophomore Editor ..... Freshman Editor .... Freshman Editor lunior High Editor .... lunior High Editor .................. Business Manager ..................... . Associate Business Manager Associate Business Manager ...... Associate Business Manager .......Patty Whitehurst ...........limrny Smith ......Robert Collins ........Susan Mitchell .......lohnny Atwood .........Richard Bast ........Eronces Rebbe ........Ierry Chalcratt Associate Business Manager ................ Roger Krueger Art Editor .............................................. Mary Evelyn McHenry Typist ........ .............. C arlajean Hollis Typist .......................... .......... A vis Brauer Literary Adviser .......... .......... M iss Terry Photography Adviser ...... ........ C oach Wallo Business Adviser ........ ............. M rs. Satorius Advertising Manager ......... ..........Neuman Stevens Top Row: Bob Collins, Roger Krueger, Patty Whitehurst, lo Anne Eades, Mary E. McHenry, lean Goetting, Susan Mitchell. Second Row: Mrs. Satorins, liminy Smith, Richard Bast, lerry Chalcrait, Bill Price, lohnny Atwood, Catherine Finney, Ann Connelly, Frances Rebbe, Miss Terry. Sealed: Avis Brauer, Peggy Thompson, ludy Hudspeth, Doris Smith, lane Connelly, Carlaiean Hollis. hilt-I t 4. Thirty-eight NEW SALEM LOG Not long after the beginning ol the school term, the Student Council chose the following students to write the school news. Through the generosity of Mr. S. L. Shaw, the Staff published the New Salem Log each week in the Petersburg 0bserver. Editor-in-Chief ................... Associate Senior Editor .... Associate Iunior Editor .............. Associate Sophomore Editor Associate Freshman Editor . Sports Editor .......................... Social Editor .......... Agriculture Editor ...... Commercial Editor ............. Home Economics Editor ..... Music Editor ..................... Class Reporters: Freshman ..... Sophomore ..... lunior ............ Senior ..... Faculty Sponsors ..... ......Carlajean Hollis ............Doris Smith Reiser ,.....Georgia Rawlings ......loan Steinkruger .......Neuman Stevens ..............Avis Brcfuer ................Richard Bast Hudspeth ........Audrey Greenhalgh .............IoAnne Eades ........Barbara Abbott ..............Barbara Stout ........Clelabel Severns ............Bebe Schafer Miss Terry ......Mrs. Satorius Mrs. Peterson - 495 X. M Xxx .F hr! swim 'Q al x A N . fl-t . N -Xl: 1 5, - A ' X I. .V Q X utfgktyl g F ff 'Q-L .. :Silk - S 'N Yr 5... .- tv M 9. S S I 5, 5,4 imfii ' .X - X y L A -... Stantlina: Mrs. Satorius, Clolabel Sovorns, Barbara Almhoti, Io Anno Ezidcs, lovin Stoinkrufgtir, luciy l-ludspeth, Mrs. Peterson, Barbara Stout, Audrey Grconhalah, Richard East, Arthur Rcisrir. Bebe Schafer. Suaiedz Doris Smith, Georgia Rawlings, Neuman Stevens, Carlaiean Hollis, Avis Brauer, Miss Terry Thirty-nine RECREATION BOARD MEMBERS Left to Right: Iudy Hudspeth, David Watkins, Bernadine Smith, Earl Pills- bury, Doris Smith. VIENARD YOUTH ACTIVITY CENTER JUNIOR BOARI The Iunior Board of the M. Y. A.C. consists of students chosen from the junior and senior classes to represent the student body. This board voices the opinions of the students and aids in formu- lating new ideas for the improvement of the center. . FN Jjl x E . ' A X A Q A 6 V 1 it ? ' k if ' .Q :X f . ' :A ' sk 'I N , H I -Q 'XXI I I :Q Y Q we - Q f ,QV V x , Forty STUDENT COUNCIL X QRS On October 4, l946, the Student Council members met to 5 elect the following officers: President, Bob Claryp Vice-President, 7 Avis Brauerp Secretary-Treasurer, Arthur Reiser. ' 9 l I 'am During the school term the Student Council sought ways and x days of entertaining the student body. Early in September they carried out the Freshman Initiation. They sponsored an assembly program each week. gli' 3 An outstanding achievement of the Council was the purchase of an amplifier for school use. X The Student Council has done everything in its power to make the year a pleasant one for the students and faculty. ,. - 'Ns , M . l, i is . if, 1 Ly. Leia? fo Rialitz Clelniliol SC-Vcrns, Putty Vfliitehurst, 'v'Uayne Soverns, Vlfayrio Sutton, Avis Brtiuvr Bob Clary, Arthur Reiser, Carlaiean Hollis, Lyman Wood, Tug Stuhmer. Forty-one S SCHOOL LIBRARY SERVICE FCR ALL In pleasant quarters, With a growing book collection to add interest to the subjects taught, and to provide for variety in reading experience, the Petersburg High School library strives for greater XX usefulness and efficiency as a service department of the school. N NN X X lt offers a six weeks course in library usage. It maintains a student staff, Whose work is recognized with letter awards. We are learning to read and enjoy it. I g l N I Kg A We-gli' LIBRARY STAFF Betty Lounsberry lean Goetting Bette Lynn Donna Derry Donna Brauer Marilyn DeMonbrum Carlajean Hollis Norma Harper Lois Kern Mary Evelyn McHenry Barbara Lounsberry Lois McHenry Standing: Betty Lounsborry, Bette Lynn, lean Goetting, Donna Derry, Marilyn DoMonbrun1, Norina Harper, Carlajean Hollis, Miss Masters. Seated: Donna Brauer, Lois McHenry, Barbara Lounsberry, Mary Kern, Mary E. McHenry. Forty-two DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club offers students an opportunity to develop their talents in oration, declamation, plays, and other types ot dramatic work. Many students entered in the spring speech con- test. The one-act play, The Valiant , won first place in the district contest held at Lincoln, and it competed in the state contest held at Champaign. Mr. Golden is the director of the club. 11 All the world's a stage, And all the men and Women merely players. They have their exits and their entrances, And one man in his time plays many parts, His acts being seven ages. -Shakespeare. O X Ex.. x C'- .f 5 YION f - - ' x l .. 3 X , K XX . S iii ' tl l N V 'C' . ' f Q . 1i : Sift it T--'Xi i . . + Vw . X . if . it ' ,o X l , nv M A ,.,, Tap Row: Barbara Stout, Lyman Wood, lerry Chalcratt, Bob Clary, Earl Pillsbury, Art Rnisor, Donna Derry. Second Row: Patty Whitehurst, Betty Terhune, Ann Connelly, Mr. Golden, Boh HC-iser, lane Connelly, lo Anne Eades. First Row: Catherine Finney, Georgia Rawlings, Bill Price, lohnny Atwood, Delores Gellcrman, ludy l-ludspeth. Forty-three Q -2 V x I x xx -Q- X ses ' 1 K ,, . U . X f A 'r .. 4 W' ,- s we -, .-: V X . X f eye . t . NST XS , 3 , Q X .w F 'GAS X F. H. A. The Future I-Iomemakers of America elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, Donna Derry: Vice-Pres ident, Roberta Backs, Secretary, Patricia Bast: Treasurer, Clelabel Severnsg Reporter, Audrey Greenhalghg Sponsor, Miss Marguerite Holloway. Fifty girls enrolled, a number far beyond any previous year. The Chapter chose as its colors red and white, flower, the red rose, motto, Toward New Horizons g and theme, Self Improve- ment. On March l3 the girls entertained the F. F. A. boys at an overall- and-print-dress party in the bandroom. The Chapter gave a delightful Mother-Daughter party Wed- nesday evening, April 24, featuring a program and refreshments. Thirty F. H. A. girls attended the Sectional Rally at Jacksonville on April 27. The Chapter received first place in the scrapbook contest, entitling them to enter their book in the state contest. The F. H. A. served lunch at the F. F. A. District Grain and Poultry Contest, entertained the Board of Education at dinner, pre- pared lunch for the sub-freshmen, and waited tables at the basket ball banquet. , Rosalea Wernowsky was chosen delegate to the club camp at East Bay, and Frances Rebbe as her alternate. The Chapter this year is an affiliated member of the national, as well as the state organization. Top Row: lean Goetting, Delores Gellerman, Thelma Iuergens, Frances Rebbe, Shirley Tibbs, Velda Doyen, Bonnie Atterberry, Lois Kern, Rosalea Wernowsky, Lois Atterberry. Fourth Row: Leora Atterberry, Mary Pritchett, Georgia Wernowsky, Dena Wood, Barbara Page, Evelyn Ishmael, Gene Pelham, Frances Wiseman, Donna Whitley. Third Row: Iessie Haller, Mary E. Mcl-lenry, Glenna DeGroot, Maria Clark, Betty Fairow, Mary A. Lynn, Barbara Lynn, Delores Derry, Donna Bell, Lois McHenry. Second Row: Lucille Wernowsky, Erma Sathoff, Lola Sathoft, Betty Sharp, Patty Swan, Betty Lounsberry, Louise Troxell, Gladys Collins, lrnogene Dick, Bonnie Ortman. First Row: Mary Barbee, Norma Harper, Audrey Greenhalgh, Roberta Backs, Miss Holloway, Donna Derry, Clelabel Severns, Barbara Thomas, Donna Wilken. - AL , .4 .A-Jimi!!! Forty-four FUTURE FARMERS On September 15 the Petersburg Chapter oi Future Farmers of America met and elected the following officers: President Weldon Gerdesg Secretary Ioe Leinbergerg Treasurer flilmer Thomas, Reporter Richard East. The Chapter has twenty-eight members. ln December, I. C. Brown, Dale Brown, and Richard Bast toolc their project calves to the Chicago Fatstoclc Show. On February 28, Petersburg was host to sixteen schools during the Sectional Grain and Poultry ludging Contest. The Home Economics girls and F.F.A. boys enjoyed a party together in the band room on the evening of March l3. In April, Petersburg carried away honors at New Holland at the Fatstoclc and Dairy Iudging Contest. In addition, this year the Chapter won the banner both at the Lincoln Fair and at the Spring- field Stock Yards Barrow Show. Top Flow: Edward Classing, Harold Kopplin, Glen Winters, Wayne Colby C W Tillcs fill Fricke, l. C. Brown. Third How: Kent Backs, Carl Meyer, Lyman Atterberry, Harold Iucrgons, Paul Vogt Clrnn Q unr- George Ortman. Srwond Row: Francis Gollihcr, Estill Sanders, Frankie Mindcr, Dale Brown D lf 9 r Herschel Waggoner. First Row: Mr. Worthington, Hicliard East Vxfeldon Gerdes, Henry Wliitrliurst le L inl ri Elinor Thomas, lerry Chalcraft. Forty-tive MERIT TEST GROUP On Friday, May 3, 1946, twenty-seven students from the local high school took the Merit Test, for the position of Iunior Stenogra- pher. The test consisted of a two-hour general information test preceding skill tests in shorthand and typing. Mrs. Satorius super- vised the test. The Merit Test deals with the Department ot Public Health and Old Age Assistance. Pop Row: lane Connelly, Mary Kern, ludy Hudspeth, Velda Doyen, Roberta Backs, Doris Smith Audrey Greenhalqh, Avis Brauer. Third Row: lossie Haller, Peggy Thompson, Aileen Moore, Carlajean Hollis, Mercedes Golliher Betty Sherren, Beloe Schafer. Second Row: Helen Atterberry, Dotty Case, Patty Swan, Bette Lynn, Hilda Robinson, l.'Vilda Robinson First Row: Norman Fricke, Melvade Clark, Nellie Melton, Mrs. Saforius, Dorothy Sewell, Ann Vogt Robert Crain. 12' X 4' Forty-six BAND T. D. Bcxsso, Director At the district contest held at Springfield on April 9, our band, expertly directed by Mr. Basso, ranked first in its division. Members of the band have furnished music throughout the year for various public meetings, plays, and basketball games. No event, however, was more enjoyable than the music festival held at lacksonville, April 27, when our group played in a massed band from many central Illinois high schools. Avis Brauer, our entry in the district solo contest at Springfield, March 2, won first with her flute solo. It is with regret that the band loses the following seniors this year: Avis Brauer, Patty Swan, Velda Doyen, ludy Hudspeth, Peqqy Thompson, and Robert Clary. Our annual concert was held in conjunction with the Glee Club at the gymnasium, May 17. .. F ta' X.: X . - ... tal - .5 .1-. ' .e. ' :Q , 1 ' I. .r 0 ,rl ' ' '-.r. 1 if I ., . .5 'r Standing: David Watkins, Mr. Basso, lack Fillbriqht, ludy Hudspeth, Peggy Thompson, Boh Clary, Sara Smith, Marvus Vtfest, Wayne Severns, Bernadine Smith. Second Row: Marilyn DeMonbrun, Velda Doyen, Mary Eve-rhart, Patty Swan, Billy Muttera, Bob Heiser, Wayne Claussen, Neal Claussen, Billy Tozer, lerry Brown, Arlin Warren, Floyd Miller, lirnrny Smith, Clelalnel Se-verns, Paul Pritchett. First Row: lo Anno Eades, Emma Arnold, Mary Maloney, Ierry Chalcratt, Edgar Stuhmer, Roger Krueger, loyce Chalcratt, Avis Brauer. W . ,..,... ........ ,W ...,...... . l W Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life. Forty-seven -I MIXED CHORUS The mixed chorus, directed by Miss Parkerson, had forty-six members. New song books were purchased and the group became very familiar with them. Chorus met on Mondays, Wed- nesdays, and Fridays the eighth per- iod for the enjoyment of singing to- gether. Top Row: Rosalea Wernowsky, Shirley Tibbs, Shirley Craig, Gerald McDaniels, Nancy Craig, Harold Kopplin, Enid Draheim, Earl Pillsbury, Dorothy Sewell, Melvada Clark, Doris Smith, Delores Gellerman. Third Row: lean Pelham, Georgia Wernowsky, Thelma luergens, Helen Goetting, Frances Rebbe, Albert Knous, Nick Thomas, Wayne Gum, Henrietta Kruse, loan Steinkruger, Mary Pritchett, Barbara Page. Second Row: Donna Wilken, Carlajean Hollis, Olivia Hart, Mary Lynn, Glenn Biggs, George Ortman, Danny Rebbe, Richard Bast, Leora Atterberry, Donna Whitley, Donna Brauer, Glenna DeGroot, First Row: Lola Sathoff, Bonnie Ortman, Rutledge Thompson, Louise Troxell, Barbara Abbott, Betty F airow, Marte Clark, Donna Bell, Denny Weidhuner, Patty Whitehurst, Betty Sharp. Director, Miss Parkerson. GIRLS' GLEE CLUB After the first week of school, the girls' glee club was organized under the direction of Miss Parkerson. The officers elected were as fol- lows: President, Doris Smith: Vice- President, Dorothy Sewellg Secretary- Treasurer, Donna Brauerp Librarian, Bernadine Smith. Forty members gathered in the bcmdroom twice a week to sing part music. The main,event of the group was the band and glee club concert Top Row: Georgia Rawlings, Shirley Tibbs, Dorothy Sewell, Frances Rebbe, Shirley Craig, Nancy' Craig, Enid Draheim, Bernadine Smith, Melvada Clark, Henrietta Kruse, Betty Hagler. Third Row: Olivia Hart, Barbara Page, Rosalea Wernowsky, Doris Smith, Thelma Iuergens, Helen Goetting, loan Steinkrueger, Delores Gellerman, Georgia Wernowsky, Gene Pelham, Donna Brauer. Second Row: Betty Leach, Donna Wilken, Glenna DeGroot, Leora Atterberry Barbara Abbott, Avis Brauer, Marie Clark, Carlajean Hollis, Marilyn DeMonbrun, Lois McHenry, Betty Terhune. First Row: Clelabel Severns, Betty Sharp, Patty Whitehurst, Io Anne Eades, Donna Bell, Barbara Lounsberry, Louise Troxell, Bonnie Ortman, Lola Sathoff, Ermat Sathoff, Miss Parkerson. given May seventeenth. ., by Q X WNY X Q S x Xxx X . . , . Nix N-ix SEXY. X 4 4 NONETTE Under the skillful leadership of Miss Parkerson, a very popular musical group, The Nonette, was formed this year from members of the Girls' Glee Club. The group includes-First Sopranos: Carlajean Hollis, Betty Hagler, Barbara Lounsberry, Melvada Clark: Second Sopranos-Clelabel Severns, Dorothy Sewell, Io Anne Eades: Altos-Bernadine Smith, Donna Brauer, and Doris Smith. More than nine individuals are in- cluded since it became necessary to substitute for seniors who were occupied with class activities. The Nonette has to its credit fifteen public appear- ances. It has sung for various civic organizations, school functions, and public gatherings in Petersburg and neighboring towns. Back Row: Io Anne Eades, Donna Brauer, Avis Brauer, Barbara Louns- berry, Clelabel Severns. Front Row: Carlajean Hollis, Mel- vada Clark, Dorothy Sewell, Doris Smith. Music is the universal language of mankind. Forty-eight Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. rd '95 wv if Forty-nine bv fu it r 1 t I I IH ll, It gd tl ,2.c1d tl' A it , , , 'nm tgGllg, llH lt ,':gI3tllIfllflllI,l , fy 'lltti,lllrt1.1llll,'WUII l . t 'tt'tftIl'fvttttm,tttvW , ll r t,q,,,IM,.,4I tum tl , ltt,il'l t' tilt' SENIOR PLAY DoN'1' TAKE MY PENNY The Senior Play, Don't Take My Penny , a delightful three- act comedy, was presented on April lO, under the direction ot Miss Terry. The cast, including seventeen members of the Senior class, is as follows: Sally .................... ............ D oris Smith Norman Porter ..... ....... I irnrny Osborne Penny ............... ........... A vis Brauer Caleb ....... .............. B ob Clary Mark ..... ....................... B ill Price Mavis ....... ......... C arlajean Hollis Lydia ........ ......... V elda Doyen Ioanna ..... ......... I essie Haller Kerry ..... ........ I ohnny Atwood Greq ...... ............. B ichard Bast Gram ........ ......... I udy Hudspeth Henri ....... .............. W eldon Gerdes Claire ....... Audrey Greenhalqh Lucile ........ .............. R oberta Backs Elsie ................. ............. B ette Lynn Ted ...................... ........ E arl Pillsbury Harrison Day ....... ........ L yrnan Wood Standing: Richard Bast, Iimmy Osborne, Iohn Atwood, Bill Price, Bob Clary, Lyman Wood, Miss Terry, Director, Weldon Gerdes, Iudy Hudspeth, Earl Pillsbury, Bette Lynn, Audrey Greenhalgh. Seated: Avis Brauer, Doris Smith, Velda Dtoyen, Roberta Backs, Iessie Holler, Carlaiean Hollis Fifty JUNIOR PLAY N... THE LITTLE MINISTER The Little Minister, ci threefoct drdnid, was presented by the iunior class on Noveniber 9, l945, under the direction of Roy C Golden The setting oi the ploy was in Enqlond in the lotter rr rt ot the l9th Century. The Cust was GS follows: Gdvin Dishort ...... Bobbie ................. Elspeth Dibbs ......... ...... Sergeant l-ldlliwell Tibbie Cruik ......... Tdnnnos Criiik .... leon McGregor Rob Dow .......... Micah ..................... Mdrqoret Dishdrt .... Dr. McQueen ....... Nanny Webster ...... ......Floyd Miller ..........Donnd Derry .Bernddine Smith ...,.......Poul Friclce .,......Betty Hdqler .......Wdyne Gum ........leon Goettinq .......Robe-rt McDaniel .......Dovid Wotkins ,......lo Anne Eodes ......Arthur Reiser ......Potty East 5 indintv: lawn Govttinq, Rolvurt lvivljt niel, Frriiddirifj- Sinitli, Putty B is Settled: livtty lltmlvr, Donna Derry, Floyd Milltgi, lolinn E1 l Art Tl is r Fifty-one FEATURES Fiftyffou 1' MODERN HISTORY Nothing is under- standable apart from its history. ---fMiss Masters ENGLISH II Poetry is the mu- sic ot the soul, above all ot qreat and feel- inq souls. Mrs. Peterson ENGLISH IV Literature reveals the best that has been known and thouqht in the World. f -Miss Terry HOMEMAKING We are striving toward new hori- zonsf' elvllss Holloway AGRICULTURE Aqriculture ls our mcxin source of new wec1ltl1. - Mr. Wortl1i11qtOn HOMEMAKING Civilized mem Cannot live without cooks. Miss Holloway BIOLOGY The World is an inexhcxustible succesf sion of surprises. - Mr.WC1llo ADVANCED MATHEMATICS 'Nlczrthemcitlcscldds to useful lmowleclqe cmd cultivotes the mental power. - frlvliss Deal CHEMISTRY We are learning about the stuff of which the world is made. f Miss Deiclmmcm SHORTHAND If you hove the riqhi ideols ond the will to work you con occornplish your mission in life. Mrs. Scziorius TYPING I Success or ioilure in business is Caused more by rneniol oi- titudes ihon by nienf iol copocitiesf' Mrs. Soiorius ond Miss Brouor SOCIOLOGY In this, we ore preporinq for iiief' Mr. Golden Fifty-eiqhi THE LIBRARY Studies serve for delight, for ornament, cmd for dbilityf' PHYSICAL EDUCATION The purpose of physical education is to goin ond keep good heoithf' f-Miss Brduer SCHOOL BUSSES School's out! Homeward Bound! IANITORS Left to Rlqht Horace Potter, Fred Dovis, Hooley Doyen. IF THE YOUTH OE THE WORLD CAN BE 'UNITED THROUGH BOOKS' WE SHALL HAVE TAKEN A BIG STEP FORWARD IN ESTABLISHING THE DURABLE PEACE WHICH WE DESIRE, BECAUSE BOOKS OPEN WIDE THE GATES OF UNDERSTAND- ING AMONG NATIONS, RACES, AND CLASSES. -MISS MASTERS, Librorion Fifty-nine HONORS f CARLAIEAN HOLLIS D. A. R. Pilgrimage t AVIS BRAUER D. A. R. Citizenshipp First District Flute Contest, 4 f LYMAN WOOD D. A. R. Citizenship t RICHARD BAST Illinois State Farmer Deqree t Honor Seal Awards based on scholarship: IUDY HUDSPETH RICHARD BAST DORIS SMITH CARLAIEAN HOLLIS f WINNING ONE ACT PLAY Standing: Ierry Chalcrait, lohn Atwood, Art Heiser, Floyd Collins Cinsetl Seated: Bob Reiser, lo Anne Eades, Bill Wood. Sixty f SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS To Hmlxt: Putty Wlxitvmxrst, Eolw Rvisor, Gcvorqicx Rcxvvlinqs., Ivrry Clmlvruft, Io Bob Clwry. t HOMECOMING QUEEN 6. ATTENDANTS Lwft fr' Rlqlut: Avis Erfmer, Ama CIOIIIIUKEY, Bwfty Hfmrxlm. Sixty-one CALENDAR Aug. 31-Registration. We sign on the dotted line. SEPTEMBER Sept. 4-School begins. It's started all over again. Sept. lO-Classes meet and elect officers. OCTOBER Oct. IU-Sophornores celebrate with a party. Oct. ll and I2-Teachers work: We play -Teacher's Institute. Oct. I8-Freshies have a party. COh, yeah??l Oct. Z1-Ann Connelly reigns as Home- coming Queen. NOVEMBER Nov. 1-Pep rally and bonfire open bas- ketball season!!! Nov. 2-Arthur Dick performs. Nov. 3-We win first game of season at St. Iames. Nov. 9-Iunior play, The Little Minister. Nov. 9-We have a South American vis- itor and put our Good Neighbor policy to work. Nov. IO-Basketball boys go to Macomb to a football game. Nov. 12-16-Book Week. We resolve to read a book. Nov. 22-Z3-Thanksgiving vacation. We all over-indulged. Nov. 28-lack Price fools us teven the teachers? at a bond rally. Nov. 28-Smile, Seniors. It's time to have your pictures taken. DECEMBER Dec. 1-6-Richard Bast and Earl Pillsbury go to Chicago Stock Show. Dec. I0-We begin our Invitational Tour- ney. CP.S.J We lost. Dec. 21-Welcome back, Alumni et Alum- nae! Today is Homecoming!!! Dec. 22-Iingle Bells! Christmas vaca- tion at last! IANUARY ' Ian. 2-Back into the old routine. School again! Ian. 7-Flash! Petersburg beats Green- view in their own Invitational Tournament!! Ian. l7-Old Clothes Drive is on. Ian. I7 and I8-Semesters! They're here again! The first I'd really like to slam Is the one who copies my examp The other is the little skunk Who covers his and lets me flunk! -Anonymous Ian. 21-Flu bug bites and bites hard! Ian. 23-EEEEK! Those crew cuts are all the rage! Ian. 28-Stanley Atterberry tChopsticks :S Co.l, talks on China. Sixty-two CALENDAR FEBRUARY Feb. 3-Seniors present their program. Feb. 7-What an uproar! The Sphinx photographer shoots us!!! Feb. 10-Mrs. Peterson reviews Diplomat in Carpet Slippers. Feb. I4-Valentine's Dayl Ain't it ro- mantical? Feb. 16-Sectional Iudging Contest. Feb. 18-Student Council presents, instead of provides, a program. Feb. 25--Girls present an amateur hour. MARCH Mar. l-Have you had the mumps? Mar. 12-Shamrocks galore at the St. Patrick's program, presented by the Iuniors. Mar. 18-Hail to the Senior girls and Soph- omore boys, the Intramural winners!!! Mar. I9-We dance and make merry at a social hour. IMar. 23-The Dramatic Club's Valiant wins at Lincoln. Proud we are!! Mar. 25-The Girls' Independent team goes to the National in Missouri. Mar. 26-Mr. Robinson speaks on social welfare. APRIL Spring is here, the grass has riz, I wonder where the flowers is? April 2-The sophomores take their turn and present a program. April 6-The band wins at Springfield. An- other feather in our hat. April 10-Roy Robbins speaks on his ad- ventures in Germany. April 10-The big nightl Seniors present Don't Take My Penny. April 17--Double header! Sub-Freshman day and a track meet. April I8 and 19-Ahl Sweet spring-We take a vacation. April 24-Freshies present their program. April 24-Home Ec Girls entertain their mothers at a party. April 28-Shoes from Heaven! -Bill Price's shoe goes through library door. MAY May 1-Pleasant Plains High School en- tertains us with a musicale. May 2-Athletic Banquet-Boys and cheerleaders receive letters. May 3-Civil Service Exams. May 3-Seniors have their last partyl Whoopeell May 9-Iunior-Senior Reception and Prom is held in Springfield. May 10-Ohl This is the morning afterl What a headache! May 17-P.H.C.I-I.S. presents first Glee Club concert in its history. May Z4-Senior Class Day. May 26-Baccalaureate. May 28 - Commencement- Farewell to the Seniorsl I ll Sixty-three PROPHECY Cutl Cutl screams the mad director, William Pricekovitch, in a hysterical frenzy. He is working on the movie, The Chimes of Petersburg, starring Robert Crain, the great lover. Unable to make any headway, they decide to call in the great genius of the cin- ema, Orson tNeurnanl Stevens. They were further perplexed because Orson had re- turned to his home town of Petersburg, on his annual spring visit. We shall have to go to the site of our picture, and consult the great Orson, reasons Pricekovitch. We cannot hold up production any longer. Upon arriving they are greeted by the most eminent and honorable mayor of Peters- burg, Nellie Melton. Cruising down the boule- vard, they make their way to Iane Connelly's Horne for Bachelors Only. There they find Orson Stevens deeply en- grossed in his research work for a new book about his classmates of the Class of 1946. Mary Kern, his indispensible secretary, is reading the data she has patiently unearthed on the members of the class: Bob Clary has a business establishment on Fourth and Iefferson, Baldy Bob's Barber Shop. Across the street is Bast's Beanery, where Gypsy Rose tAvisl Brauer does her nightly fan dance. Hopalong fNorrnanl Fricke has a large syndicate of cattle rustlers who have hitherto, by means of their jet-propelled Fords, evaded the sheriff of Menard County, Dead-eye timo- genel Dick. Patty Swan, the playgirl, is a frequent patron of the newly constructed race track, where Melvada Clark is a jockey. Edward Clasing is the manager of a well- known modeling agency, Lassies with Classy Chassis. Dorothy Sewell is employed there as a model. Weldon Gerdes is a model for the Charles Atlas Course in New York. At his research laboratory in California, Iohnny Atwood is testing buttermilk for its nicotine content. Bebe Schafer and Betty Sherren are chorus girls in Earl Pillsbury's Follies of 7l. Carlaiean Hollis is a typical Til1ie the Toil- er in the boiler factory at Petersburg. Ann Vogt has been chosen the most valuable basketball player in the U. S. Bette Lynn is a dancer with the Radio City Rockettes. Down on Main Street, Iessie Haller oper- ates Ma Haller's Fried Chicken Palace. Dorothy Case is stewardess on the strato- liner running on the Oakford, Hilltop, Atter- berry, and Petersburg Line. Peggy Thompson, who is now an indus- trious housewife, helps deliver the mail in her spare time. Aileen Moore makes Mulli- gan stew at Duffy's Tavern. Audrey Green- halgh is a trapeze artist with Backs' and Doyen's Circus, currently featured in Madi- son Square Garden. Mercedes Golliher is an animal trainer there, also. Lyman Wood is a Senator, a Senator that is, and is residing in Washington, D. C. Mary Evelyn McHenry is a renowned typist, being the only person in the world who types with her toes. Iimmy Osborne is the daredevil of the Indianapolis Speedway. Norma Harper is harpist with the Petersburg Philharmonic at the Opera House. Hilda and Wilda Rob- inson, the Gold Dust Twins, are panning for gold in Alaska. Doris Smith and Iudy Hudspeth are sculp- tors, the best chislers in town. So, Pricekovitch, overwhelmed with this documentary evidence departs to render im- mortal the great Epic of the Class of 1946! ll Sixty-four CLASS WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Class of 1946, being of sound mind and body, do make and declare this to be our last will and testament, and do leave the following to-wit: I, Bob Clary, do bequeath my popularity with the girls to Lyman Atterberry. I, Lyman Wood, do bequeath my basket- ball ability to Dale Satorious. I, PeQQY Thompson, do bequeath my shy- ness to Barbara Abbott. I, Patty Swan, do bequeath my column Advice to the Lovelorn to anyone who wants it. We, Carlajean Hollis, Ann Vogt, and Avis Brauer, do bequeath our State Champion- ship to the school. I, Neuman Stevens, do bequeath my abil- ity to cut classes to Ierry Chalcraft. 'We, Hilda and Wilda Robinson, do be- queath our double dates to the Atterberry sisters. I, Iudy Hudspeth, do bequeath my ability to play the cymbals to anyone liking lots of noise. I, Earl Pillsbury, do bequeath my sincerity to one girl to Nick Thomas. I, Iohn Atwood, do bequeath my star bas- ketball playing to Wayne Gum. I, Robert Crain, do bequeath my quiet manner to Rut Thompson. I, Helen Atterberry, do bequeath my FRANK-ness to Mary Lou Maloney. I, Doris Smith, do bequeath my job on the MYAC to Delores Gellerman. I, Richard Bast, do bequeath my weight to Carl Meyer. I, Iimmy Osborne, do bequeath my in- terest in Springfield to Hank Whitehurst. I, Bill Price, do bequeath my Coveralls built for two, to Tug Stuhmer. I, Bette Lynn, do bequeath my square dancing to Stanley Greenhalgh. I, Roberta Backs, do bequeath my south- ern drawl to Donna Derry. I, Iessie Haller, do bequeath my fiery blush to Io Anne Eades. I, Weldon Gerdes, do bequeath my run- ning tin can to Leo Pickerell. I, Dorothy Case, do bequeath my slow walk to Gene Pelham. I, Edward Clasing, do bequeath my bash- fulness to Frankie Minder. I, Mercedes Golliher, do bequeath my ability to play a guitar to Alvino Rey. I, lane Connelly, do bequeath Curly to some junior, providing she cares for and feeds him well. I, Betty Sherren, do bequeath my quiet manner to Ioan Steinkruqer. I, Melvada Clark, do bequeath my stud- ious ways to Paul Vogt. I, Mary Evelyn McHenry, do bequeath my future as a housewife to Betty Hagler. I, Nellie Melton, do bequeath my dainty appetite to Bud Severns. I, Imogene Dick, do bequeath my cheerful smile to Barbara Lounsberry. I, Bebe Schafer, do bequeath my engage- ment to Iacqueline Krueger. I, Dorothy Sewell, do bequeath my long golden curls to Donna Lou Brauer. I, Velda Doyen, do bequeath my danzing ability to Catherine Ann Finney. I, Norman Fricke, do bequeath my trips to Macomb to Floyd Collins. I, Mary Kern, do bequeath my carrot top to Clelabel Severns. I, Norma Iean Harper, do bequeath my iob as librarian to Ann Connelly. I, Audrey Greenhalgh, do bequeath my modeling to Mary Ann Lynn. I, Aileen Moore, do bequeath my Marine to the Waves. Sixty-five PATRONS Howard Mitchell, Farmall Tractors, Interna- tional Trucks, Maytag Washers Boeker Motor Co., Dodge, Plymouth, Dodge Trucks, Expert Service Buy County Lite Insurance at Farm Bureau, Low Cost, Legal Reserve Co., C. A. Mc- Dole, Agent Ladies Shop, Millinery, Ready to Wear, Misses Anna Carver and Freida Ortgessen H. I. Seiling Cars Super Service Food Store, Aachte's Grocery Bonties Store, Dry Goods 6: Electrical Appli- ances, Harry G. Gebhards, Prop. Dr. A. E. Davis, Dentist State National Bank, Petersburg, Illinois, Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Company Schirding State Bank, Petersburg, Illinois, Member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation T. C. Bennett, Abstractor, Petersburg, Illinois Dr. P. G. White, Dentist Drs. H. P. 61 H. K. Moulton Dr. B. D. Epling I. C. Luther, Attorney at Law Ietferson Lewis, State's Attorney American Legion, Kirby-Watkin's Post Al Ragan Barber Shop, Under New Salem Hotel Thompson 5 Harrnes Funeral Home Arthur W. Lilienstein, Petersburg, Illinois I. Colby Beekman, Menard County Superin- tendent of Highway V. O. Whipp, County Iudge Armour Creameries, Milk, Poultry, Eggs, Petersburg, Illinois Clyde A. Knous Garage, Studebaker, Peters- burg, Illinois Claude Biggs, Biggs Planing Mill, Petersburg, Illinois Central Illinois Public Service Company Petersburg Coca Cola Bottling Company, Ralph Dobson Dr. Irving Newcomer Dr. Theodore T. Carter, Dentist William Small, Representative for the Iohn C. Winston Company Mobilgas ci Mobiloil, Tires 6: Batteries, The Friendly Service Warren Hayden, Mgr. loe C. Chester, Sinclair Super Service, Gas, Oil, Tires, Batteries G Washing, Salesman G.M.C. Trucks Wayne Wilde, Kaiser-Frazer Cars and Frazer Farm Implements Dr. Hollis Powers, Dentist, Petersburg, Illinois Powell Taapken, Petersburg, Illinois Tom Bergen, Menard County Building and Loan Association Ben Franklin Store SC-351.00 CS Up. I. D. Smith, Prop. Henry Hurwitz, Expert Tailoring, Quality Cleaning df Men's Furnishings Two good places to 'eat. Here and at home. Robinsons Cafe P' Christensen Produce, Buyer of Poultry, Cream and Eggs, Petersburg, Illinois West Food Stores, Petersburg, Illinois Hubert Collins, Barber Petersburg Plumbing 5: Heating Company, Milo Vogt Harry B. Apken, Class of 1906 Robbins Dry Goods, Clothing 6: Shoes Menard Cleaners Allen Lumber Company Sixty-six PATRONS Dr. T. V. Plews Ford Garage D. B. Finney, Druggist, Walgreen Agency, Phone 410 Gerald Brown, County Superintendent of Schools Bell's Texaco Super Service Station, Lubrica- tion, Minor Repairs, Phone 33 Standard Station, S. D. Squires, Mgr. Dr. T. M. Scott Hudspeth Implements G Produce, Feeds, Cream G Home Appliances, Petersburg, Ill. Ray Hayden, Gamble Stores, Authorized Dealer, Petersburg, Illinois H. P. Satorius, Funeral Director and Furniture South Side Market, Groceries 6: Meats, Pet- ersburg, Illinois Paul Smoot, Postmaster, Petersburg, Illinois Menard County Farm Bureau Dunkel's, East Side Square, Our Compliments E. S. Mitchell, Shell Service, 16 years of serv- ice Wayne Kirby, Kroger Grocery Co. Dietsch's Cafe, Regular Meals and Short Order, Open Sunday 6 to 12 Glen Thompson, Hardware Complliments of Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus Lee William Kasten, General Trucking, Lime- stone, Coal G Gravel. Phone l7l-3-447-2 The Louise Shop, Ladies Ready-to-wear, Blouses, Lingerie Whalen's Cut Rate Drug Store Rose View Greenhouse, Best Wishes, Pet- ersburg, Illinois New Salem Hotel, Iulia Stolleis, Mgr. Petersburg Monumental 6. Stone Co., C. F. Messett Compliments of New Salem Theatre McNeil Grain Co., Grain 6. Feeds, Custom Shelling, Grinding, Murphy's Concentrates Petersburg Observer General Shoe Repairing, Under Hotel Build- ing, Earl McDougall, Mgr. West Produce Co., dealer in poultry, eggs, wool, and waste material Model Repair Shop, Arthur A. Reiser, Prop. DX Station, William H. Morgan, Mgr. Midwest Feed Company, Manufacturer of M Brands OUT OF TOWN Cantrall Coal Company, Springfield, Illinois Bee's Ice Cream, Springfield, Illinois School Music Service, Chicago ll, Illinois Springfield Iunior College, Springfield, Ill. Crane Brothers-Food Distributors, Spring- field, Illinois Matt Farmer, Madison 3, Wisconsin Don Anderson, Royal Typewriter Service, Springfield, Illinois Producer's Dairy Company, Springfield, Ill. Community Service Bakery, Springfield, Ill. Underwood Typewriter Company, Spring- field, Illinois The Music Shop, Springfield, Illinois Illinois Business College, Springfield, Illinois Gillgrass Candy Co., Springfield, Illinois Harry E. Stout, Ieweler, Springfield, Illinois Herff-lones Co., Iewelers G Stationers, In- dianapolis, Indiana Myefs Brothers, Springfield, Illinois Illinois State Ioumal 6. Register, Springfield, Illinois - Sixty-seven R Y ACKNOWLEDGMENT 1 Printed by THE PETERSBURG OBSERVER Petersburg. Illinois Engraving by PONTIAC ENGRAVING 6. ELECTROTYPE CO. Chicago. Illinois Photography by BLANKENBERG STUDIO New Salem Pictures by the cou Sixty-eiqht William Shaw rtesy of Russell V. Hamm of the Chicago Tribune. wm,:.w.,,P,f L ,aw , -X - - . 7 - 1 . 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