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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1947 volume:

a . f . P 'lx ! N: 2854, x If W5 M ---THE SPHINX4' I 9417 VOL.Vl I I O Published by the SENIOR CLASS PETERSBURG HARRIS COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOCJL PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS PRELUDE Over lyis lceys tlie musing organist, Beginning doulvtfully and far away, first lets lyis Hngers wander as tlaey list, And builds a lrridge from Dreamland for liis lay, jloen as tlie toucly of lyis loved instrument Qiues lyope and fervor, near draws liis tlveme '... H Uur memory lzoolc, agectionately dedicated to Thomas D Basso, a great liand instructor, Could liave lmt one tlieme Fltle cliose to Say 7t FWitlJ Wlusicn o o o OL' MAN RIVER Page Two q . THOMAS D. BASSO DEDICATION During the course of our stay at Petersburg Harris High School, we en- joyed the friendly guidance of our bandmaster, Mr. Thomas D. Basso. Under his instruction the band has gained in number and in ability-both fitting tributes to his well directed training. During the latter part of 1946, Mr. Basso was forced by failing health, to resign his position as bandleader. In tribute to his contribution to us and to our school, we feel that it is only fitting that we should honor him here. Mr. Basso's musical education began soon in life. At an early age he was quite expert at playing a number of musical instruments. After his graduation from Athens High School, he won the position of first clarinet in the Fort Totten, New York Army Band. He held this position for three years, at the end of which time he again entered civilian life. In the famed Lengenous School of Music in New York City, Mr. Basso furthered his desire to become a teacher of music. For seven years he was on the faculty of the University of Wisconsin in their excellent Summer School of Music. He then opened a private studio in Springfield, and for fifteen years taught wood winds, played professionally in the Orpheum Theater Orchestra, and taught clarinet at the Springfield College of Music. After dis- continuing his professional playing, he became instructor of music at Cathedral High School, Springfield, Illinois. In 1929, Mr. Basso came to Petersburg to organize our band which then boasted only eighteen members. Today there are forty-two persons,enjoying the benefits provided by the band. In 1932, in their third year as a band, the Petersburg Band placed sec- ond in the National Contest at Evanston, Illinois. This is a record approached only by a band that went to the National in their fourth year. Our band has the further distinction of going to the National two years in succession, placing second both years. In 1934, Mr. Basso left Petersburg to go to Bethany, Illinois, and in 1936, he became director of music at Waupum, Wisconsin. ln 1942, Mr. Basso returned to Petersburg, and under his careful, patient supervision the band flourished. Today the band is known in our section for its fine work. It is not the idea of this dedication to give the life history of Mr. Basso, but to record a few of his accomplishments. He has made a lasting place in the hearts not only of all his band students, but also of the entire student body. To THoMAs D. Basso, bandleader, teacher, and friend, this book is affec- tionately dedicated. Page Three I HEAR AMERICA SINGING 7 hear Jlmerica singing, the varied carols T hear, Those of mechanics, each one singing his as it should he hlithe and strong, The carpenter singing his as he measures his plank or heam, The mason singing his as he makes ready for work, or leaves off work, The hoatman singing what helongs to him in his hoat, the deck- hand singing on the steamhoat deck, . The shoemaker singing as he sits on his hench, the hatter singing as he stands, The wood-cutter's SOHQ, the plowhoys on his way in the morn- ing, or at noon intermission or at sundown. The delicious singing of the mother, or of the young wife at work, or of the girl sewing or washing, Each singing what helongs to him or her and to none else, The day what helongs to the day--at night the party of young fellows, rohust friendly, Singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs. WALT WHITMAN i Ax 1 No ff ig? -Tj ts 2529 f E if 4 S THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER f'-L ' A- J HAIL TO THE CHIEEU Supcrintcndcnt of Petersburg Schools Principal of Harris Community High School JOIIN P, LIGGETT University of Illinois, BS. University of Illinois, M.S. 0 0 0 HSTOLIT 3 HEARTED MEN Board of Education T. C. BENNEIT 2 Secretary X W. O. BAILEY W. MONTGOMERY LLOYD CHALCRAFT G. SAM WATKINS President Page Six NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE FVE SEEN fi ---- ai N-A-ui MINA M. TERRY MARGUERITE B. HOLLOXVAY flaluiiie Uuviuiiiics Carthage College, Eastern State Teachers College, B. Ed, RON C. C-OLIJEN Social Suiciicc' Sfvc'1.'t'l1 Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, II. Eel., hlialni Uni- xersity M A R UTI I W PFTFRQON 5. nglislw University of Chicago, Ilh, B., University of Southern California. CH ARI OTTF F SATORIUS tion: HlL'l'L'IlII Augustana College, AIT., Columbia University, MA., Gregg College. 1 M. j, XWORTHINGTON IIJITII I.. MAST 'illflllxll .fl4lriciallm'c Hisltwv A t Lam' University of Illinois, BS. Lilzimitivi Nmgms g3lllii3'OAQII?'I Roclilorel College, ' 'I ' Cac mrs University ol Chicago College, Columbia Univer- sity, University of Illinois, MA Page Seven ALBERT O. WALLO Coach Science Kent State University, B.S., University of Illinois, M.A. JOHN R. CARLOCK Science University of Illinois, Illi- nois State Normal University, B. Ed., Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. SHIRLEY M. BRALIER Physical Education Commercial Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B. Ed. DOROTHY M. FISHERKELLER 'Vocal Tlflusic Illinois State Normal Uni- versity, B.S. of Ed. . 0 0 WINIFRED M. DEAL Plflatbematics University of Illinois, B.A. ELLEN M. GROSSMAN Band Millikin University, Bache- lor of Music, University of Illinois, Interlochen National Music Camp, Study with ,Io- seph Vito, Chicago Sympho- ny, Henry Williaiiis, Minne- apolis Symphony, Clark Kess- ler, Chicago Symphony, Pro- fessional Tours, 1940-1942, 1944-1946-Canada, Mexico, Cuba, Panama, West Coast. Page Eight SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Art Ruiscr, President, Roh- ert McDaniel, Vice-President, Bcrnndinc Smith, Sucrolnry Wn5'nc Suton, Treasurer. CLASS MOTTO: Do not make ,cNL'1aws, umkc glvorf. CLASS COLORS: Real and Xvlmitc CLASS FLOXX'IER: XVhitc Carnation MY LAST GOODBYE Now comes the parting! Jin' vom' has flown by lTix swcctcst sorrow, 'H'c think with a sigh, ,-iltlvottgh tl1ef,0's friendship wolf miss Our hearts remcmller this: fftvorusz Our last War is tlvronqlv that as scrliors wc knew 71 was our last gloodlvvc to von. ,Tlw jnltzv .spelled s14cccs,s. 'Twats 5fdcr1 we conjcm. Tl was our last goodlwv to von, Dom' fL'I1Lkl7Cl'.S, ulnss rings and thi: Our caps and long: gowns, .411 seem to repent: 'lt'c tlmnlc von. 'lust xmitc tlvrouqlv a tcm' for this is thc Year' lTlmt we bid last goodbye to you. Page Nine 1 SENIOR SYMPHGNY The year 1947 marks the completion of the Senior Symphonyf' a worthy composition started just four years ago by a group of fifty seven naive amateurs. Though inexperienced in the musical world, this group, full of lofty ambitions, determined to produce a work that would please with its variety of movements, but never wander from its inspiring theme. The PRELLIDE, 1943-4, was marked with lightness and enthusiasm. To direct this gay begin- ning, the Symphoneers chose Art Reiser, President, Henry Vfhitehurst, Vice President, Dale Brown, SecretarydTreasurer, and Bernadine Smith, Student councilor. Mr. Golden was arrange- ment-sponsor. The SECOND MovEMEN'r of the symphony, the lntermezzo, 1944-5, found a more serious mood creeping into and blending with the natural lift and gaiety of the score. Vocalized arrangements from Merchant of 'Venice Court Scene heightened this effect, and resonance from blue ribbon renditions in music and band contest added a triumphant note. Arrangers and producers were Mrs. Peterson, Miss Masters, and Mr. Basso. The Symphoneers were under the batons of jo Anne Eades, President, Nick Thomas, Vice President, Henry Whitehurst, Secretary-Treasurer, and Marilyn Bell and Wayne Gum, Student Councilors. The Tumn MOVEMENT developed a rhythm most ditlicult to play but pleasing and well-timed. Critics noted it happily expressed in the play, The Little Minister, directed by Mr. Golden. There is no doubt that the Gershwin influence, especially noticeable in the Prom Interlude, presented at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield, May 9, 1946, dominated successfully the last part of this movement. Mrs. Satorious, Miss Holloway, Miss Parkerson, and Mr. Golden were conductors. Those in charge of direction and harmony were: Floyd Miller, President, Henry Whitehurst, Vice President, Bernadine Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, Clelabel Sevems, Wayne Sutton, and Art Reiser, Student Councilors. Founru and final MOVEMENT of the Senior Symphony played by the now professional Sym- phoneers in Harris High Hall placed in the spotlight, Art Reiser, President, Bob McDaniel, Vice President, Bernadine Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, and Nick Thomas, Dale Brown, David Wat- kins, and Wayne Gum, Student Councilors. Increasing tempo with dramatic speech, Nonet, band and music contests, the movement led on to the inevitable climax. The GRAND FINALE, expressing sublime aim in Headed for Eden was played to magnificent conclusion by the music-makers under the inspiring guidance of Miss Terry. Directors were Miss Terry, Miss Masters, Miss Grossman, and Mr. Liggett, Symphonic Experts. As due reward for this distinguished symphony, the Symphoneers made an excursion trip to Hannibal, Missouri, were guests at the Prom, and graduated with full honors. So ends the tale of a symphony, most unusual in style and rhythm, which will provide pleasant memories and melodies that will linger on forever. . Y. No Page Ten V, 1 ,IO ANNE EADES-fleannelte JlcDonald Band l, 2, 3, 4, President and Student Director 4, Class President 2, CAA 1, 2, 3, lntrafMurals 2, junior Play, Little Minister , Sphinx Stall 3, Editor-in-Chief 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4, Dramatic Club 2, Nonet 3, 4, New Salem Log 3, 4, lnternational Students Society 3, 4, State Speech Contest 3, 4, Library Staff 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden , Debate 4, Play Valiant,' 3. ,IANICE ECKHOFF-llnnzb Shore lntra-Murals l, 2. HENRY VVHITEHURST-Perry Cmno FFA l, 2, 3, 4, tl'resident 2, 35, qVice President 47, Class Vice President I, Secretary-Treasurer 2, Vice Presi- dent 3, Play, Submerged. DONALD LOVELESS lTransferj-Penny Qondnian Boys Chorus 4, Sphinx Statf 4, Science Club, 4. BERNADlNE SMITH-'Vivian Blanc Student Council 1, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, GAA 1, 2, Intra- Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, 4, Class Secretary-Treas- urer 3, Class Secretary 4, junior Play, Little Minister , Recreation Board 3, Nonet 3, 4, International Students Society 4, New Salem Log Stall 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. DONNA LOU BRALIER-Deanna Durbin CAA 1, 2, Intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Sextette 2, Glee Club 3, Library Staff 3, 4, Sphinx Staff 3, 4, Nonet 3, 4, lnternational Students Society 3, 4, Science Club 4, New Salem Log Staff 4. LEO PlCKRELL-Roy Rogers lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, International Students Society 3, 4, Science Club, 4. Page Eleven 21315 MARGARET MELTON-Helty Qralrlt' lntra-Murals l, 2, 3. WAYNE CUM--Bing Crosby Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, lntra-Murals l, 2, 3, 4, Student Council 2, 4, Dra- matic Club 2, 4, Mixed Chorus 4, Science Cluh 4, Speech Contest 4, New Salem Log Staff 4, Play Little Minister 3, Boys' Chorus 4, Play, Submerged 4, Music Contest 1, 2, 4, PAUL FRICKE-Dick 'Havnes FFA 1, lntra-Murals 1, junior Play, Little Minister , Science Club 4, Sphinx Stal? 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. BARBARA PACE-'Virginia O'Rrien FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Glee Club 3, DONNA LOU DERRY-Ann Miller FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice President 2, President 3, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, junior Play, Little Minister , Library Staff 3, 4, Sphinx Staff 4, Recreation Board 4, ARTHUR LEE JLIERGENS-'Fred ,Anam- FFA 1, 2, 3, 4, ROBERT MCDANIEL-Lauritz llelclrinr Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 3, 4, junior Play, Little Minister , Track 3, 4, Class Vice President, 4, Sphinx Stall 4, Play, Suhmerged. DONNA MAE HAYDEN-Lily Poms FHA 1, GAA 1. JACQUELINE KRUEGER-Rise Stem-ns lntra-Murals 3, International Students Society 3, 4, Sci- ence Club 4, New Salem Log Staff 4. SHIRLEY ANN TIBBS-fllarinn Talley FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, clee Club 3. LOIS COOPER' - Qreta Qarbn ARTHUR REISER, JR.-'Victor Barge Class President 1, 4, Student Council, Secretary and Treasurer, 3, junior Play, Little Minister , Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, New Salem Log,Staff 3, 4, Science Club 4, Sphinx Staff 4, Recreation Board 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. joe LEINBERGER-spite ,am-5 FFA 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. IMOCENE NOTTINGHAM-Lulnbellc International Students Society 4. ROSALEA WERNOWSKY-Ktlllrryrt Qrr1YSml FHA 1, 3, 4, President 4, Clee Club, 3, 4, Mixed Chorus 3, Sphinx Statf 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. GLENN NICHOLS tTransferH-YKAY Kyser International Students Society 4, Science Club 4. BETTY JEAN HAGLER-Dorothy Llrlmtmr lntra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, junior Play, Little Minister , Nonet 3, 4, New Salem Log Staff 3, 4, Manag- ing Editor 4, Science Club, 4, C-lee Club, 34, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. SHIRLEY JEAN BALL-L'liarlt'nc Dietrich FHA 1, Science Club 4, Dramatic Club 4, Speech Con- test 4. PATRICIA BAST-georgia Carroll FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Reporter 3, Secretary 3, Song Leader 4, Dramatic Club 2, 3, junior Play, Little Minister , Li- brary Stac 3, 4, Mixed Choir 4, Glce Club 4. WAYNE SUTTON-'Frank Sinatra FFA 1, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, lntra-Murals 2, 3, 4, Student Council 3, Class Treasurer 4. STANLEY DALE GREENHALCH-Jerry Calona FFA 1, Cheer Leader 3, lntra-Murals 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. NANCY LEE CRAIG-Marian .Anderson GAA 1, 2, Intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Choir 1, 2, Glee Club 3, 4, International Students Society 4. Ross MARIE DAMBACHER qrmsfefp-Judy garland JOHN ARTHUR CHURCHILL fTransfer, Ll.S.N.j- Nelson Eddy Science Club 4. FLOYD EUGENE MILLER-Harry james Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Class President 3, Dramatic Club 3, junior Play, Little Ministeru, Boys' Chorus 4, Sphinx Staff 4, Intra-Murals 4. JEAN GOETTING4Eauren amz: FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, junior Play, Little Min- ister , Sphinx Staff, junior Editor 3, Assistant Editor 4, Intemational Students Society 3, 4 Library Staff 3, 4, Recreation Board 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. VIRGINIA MAE CLARK fTransferJ--Qracie fields Dramatic Club 4, Intra-Murals 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden. FLOYD COLLINS-Qene Kelly Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Intra-Murals 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Dramatic Club 4, Speech Contest 4, Boys' Chorus 4, Play Submerged 4. DAVID WATKINS-Phil Harris Band 1, 2, 3, 4, FFA 1, Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4, junior Play, Little Minister , Recreation Board 3, 4, Interna- tional Students Society 3, Student Council, Treasurer 4, Speech Contest 4, Senior Play, Headed for Eden , Boys' Chorus 4, Sphinx Staff 4, New Salem Log Staff 4, Sci- ence Club 4. SHIRLEY PRATT-Tmncis Langford Intra-Murals 3, 4. lJAl.li IQIKOXYN--l7ei1iuis lbw FFA I, 2, 3, 4, President 4, Basketball I, 2, 3, 4, Class Serretaix' and 'Freasuier I, lntra-Murals I, 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 3, 4, 'Fraelt 5, Student Council 4, New Salem Log Stall' 4, Seninr Play, Mlleatletl for lftlenf' OLIVIA llAll'l'---Luna llmut' lntra Murals I, 2, 5, 4, Clee Club, 3, 4. l'lE'l l'Y ,IANIS l.OLlNSBl2RRY-lltum Jlttssey FllA 5, 4, Treasurer 4, Library Stall' 5, 4, International Students Sueietx' 4, Sphinx Stall 4. lil2NNF'l'll llllBliARl3-Dimuv 'KIIYL' 'liraelft 3, l'lax', Sulnnergetl 4. FRANVIES QIIEAN Rlflllfllffllitlt' t5I'tlll.s lntta Murals I, 2, 3, 4, Sextette 2, 3, FHA 3, 4, Vice President 4, Sphinx Stall 3, Science Club 4, Library Staff 4, Mixed Clinrus 3, Clee Club 3, 4, New Salem Log Staff 4, Nnnet 4, Seninr l'lav, Headed for Eden. SlllRl.liY ANN Sl'll2RRllN-llellv 'llullnu lntra-Murals 3, 4.- GLIZNNA IBF UROOT t'l'ransIerj-lliltletmnl FIIA I, 2, 3, 4, Clinir I, 2, Clee Club, International Students Sueietx' 4, l.ilirary Statf 4, New Salem Log Staff 4, Nvnet -lp lntrafMurals 4. NlCllUl.AS 'FIIOMAS I'l'r:lt1sfet'5-llttlz l'0tUL'll Iiasketlwall Z, 3. 4, lntra-Murals 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Baseball 2, 3, 4, Class Vice President 2, Science Club 4, llramatic Club -I, Student Council 4 tl'residentJ Boys' Clinrus, 4, Sphinx Stall, 4, Senior Play, Headed for lztlen. l.llCll,l,li'-XYIERNOXVSIQY l'tttsY 'lluulttrm FIIA 3, 4, lntra Murals 3, Senior Play, Headed for litlenf' l,l.lgl.Al5l,l.l. SIA l1ltNS-ftfrnnv Sinn Band I, Z, 3, 4, Clee Club 3, 4, President 4, Student Council 3, Nnnet 3, 4, New Salem Log Staff 3, Inter- national Students Society 3, 4, Library Staff 4, FHA 3, Treasurer, Seninr Play, Headed for Eden. 'n nu 4 V, liffflalg 'fi ' 5' ,. ff ' . ,X . I WONDER WHAT'S BECOME OF SALLY? Adapted from the Russian Ballet Scene: ln the Petrograd of Menard County, St. Petersburg, Illinois. Time: To eat at the We-treat-That underground Balalaika Cafe. Charactetrs: You said it! During a tour through the Russian section of Chinatown in N. Y., we discover the Caccording to the Russian Bureau of Missing Persons, the Wernowsky and Wernowsky We-treat, or as they say in Russia, Soak Uncle Same for a billion bucks or so because of the Wernowskys who really make the dough. J This famous little Russian restaurant owned by the Wemowskys is well- known for its theme song, which is unmistakingly: your Dime JS My Dime. As we descend a crooked flight of steps, the sound of Strange Music surges up, up, up and out onto the street, killing millions, and we are aware of pleasant surprises awaiting us in the form of an orchestra, we hope. Entering the We-treat, the atmosphere consists of fried herring, red wine, and people, As we gaze about at the various forms seated at tables lighted hy candles, a strong Russian perfume overpowers us-the scent of Ballinsky's Begonia Blossom, the perfume that put Shirley Ball on the ball. Turning, we discover that our old friend and classmate, Stanliski Greenlagh has obtained the position of bead waiter at the We-treat. Stanliski was always waiting . . . waiting . . . waiting for her to change her mind. However, we think it was just a case of Stalin for time. As Stanliski would say in his thick Russian accent: ''WhatsamatteryouRussianme? With a wide grin he approaches, amid fond embraces and much laughter, we notice somethiing new has been added to our friend Why didn't we notice it before-a thick black moustache! Seated at a table near the orchestra, Stanliski with a twirl of his moustache gives us menus. Such unusual advertisements for menus: If you need your fortune told, stop in at Derry,s Den across the street where you will meet the gypsy. And please, everyone, have your silver ready. Our music is done the Derry way with Karlee Kaye. We notice the pin-up picture of a beautiful bathing hunk of man. lt appears that Wayne Sutton now models the latest things in men's beachwear at Ye Little Smithee Shortee Shopef, Further down we flnd dads for Goettings Garters and Cirdles and Eadesee's Easy-to-Wear, Oh, and girls, buy your lingerie at the Nichols' Novelty Knick Nack Nook. Suddenly there is a weird frightening noise. lt appears the Russian Rug-cutters are warming up. Maestro Arturo Reiseroff, the mad Russian Reiseroff, the renowned artist, composer, and owner of Reiser's College of Anything But Knowledge, assisted by Rob- erta McDanielitzski, proceeds to tune that Pays To Be ignorant en- semble, yanks at his long-wavy hair, and yells to the brass sec- tion, Sharp, Boys, Sharp! He raises his baton, the members of his orchestra raise them- selves up from behind their instruments, and a beautiful Russian ballad is begun. Pass the Caviar, Katrina. Soon all the guests are crying in their vodka, and everyone is happy, when suddenly Reiseroff frowns. Scmeone in his orchestra is playing out of tune. He gazes about frantically, discovers the trouble, and shrugs his shoulders. The Mad Russian sighs as he gazes at the new piccolo player. Once a tympani player, always a tympani player. Yes, folks, David Watkins now plays first piccolo with Reiseroff-his true talent after several years of fluteless searching. We then notice the other members of the orchestra: There's ze Wayne Gumelberg, who plays the harp like an angel, ze Nicholas Tomas, who plays the violin like one who has led a tragic life, and ze Hots Shots Collinks, who plays ze roulette wheel. Ah, but always the orchestra is Romanoff. The act is followedlby terrific applause, everyone wonders what will he next, The curtain rises, and the spotlight is thrown at Tanya, that Russian honja, who make the monja. Does she worry? Not that champ of '47! Yes, it's the Marlene Dietrich with the Brooklyn accent, Bernadine Smith, who croons low Russian ballads, her favorite being, Lay That Pistol Down, Babushkaf' While we're eating, we take time to notice many of the famous personalities that patronize the We-treat and others who are sight- seeing in New York, Therc's Dale Brown, that Moscow-boy from lllinois, who's brought his famous talking horse with him to New York, Oops, my mistake! The gentlemen sitting with Rancher Brown is another of the regular customers. The neighing is so con- fusing! ln the corner there seems to be an argument in full swing. Shall we listen in? My, it sems as if Leopold Pickrell and jon Churchill are fighting over the Atomic Bomb again. Leopold wants to make Atomic toothpaste with his half and jon thinks they ought to give the whole thing to the Navy. Here's hoping the best man will win! Oh, and who's with them? Why, it's jackee Krueger, voice instructor at Krueger's Kennels, where she charms her dogs with Oh johnny and the dogs love it! There's Mayor Brauer of Oakford and her able Chief-of-Police Virginia Clark who are studying adult delinquency during their stay in New York. It seems as though the class of '47 has grown up. Crime marches on! There's Clelabel Sevems and Betty Lounsberry. Clelabel and Her Tragic Violin will perform later in the evening. Betty, who has been taking Russian shorthand, now has a speed of over a thousand words a minute. Thatis Russian shorthand, all right. Our dinner is delicious and we wonder who is the chef at this delightful place. To our amazement, we see Stanliski rush out the door followed by Chef Art jurgens armed with a butcher knife, a saber through his teeth, and a revengeful smile. Such playful fel- lows. As the door to the kitchen opens, we see Donna Hayden and Janice Eckhoff gayly attired in quaint Russian waitress costumes. They just can't cure that habit! The next act fascinates us-a Russian Apache Dance starring that underwoild character Coily jorgeson Hubbard who capital- izes on strong-arm methods and Betty Hagler, who has just he- cently taken a course in ju-jitsu. This is a very dramatic part of the program, nothing can be heard but a few whistles from the clientele. Everything is interrupted for a few minutes. Henry White- hurst, the bouncer, gracefully escorts Floyd Miller, that New York play-boy, to the door. lt seems that Floyd didn't see the sign as he entered: No Flying Allowed. In private life, Floyd has his own laundry service by air. After the debris has been cleared away, Reiseroff begins His Last Concerto in F or He Couldn't Make The Grade. Suddenly there is another interruption when Don Loveless, star photographer for Esquire bursts into the We-treat and barges to the front. The members of the orchestra immediately stop playing and rummage through their instrument cases for combs and compacts. When they've finished with their hair, Loveless takes his famous shot- the backward horizontal sideways vertical pose with a 20x20 lens. With a tear in his eye, the Maestro is finally persuaded to con- tinue and he lifts his baton for the Vodka Boatmenf' The solo work for this arrangement is done by Patteriski Bast, who does a great deal by the famous composer, Hot-Rockmaninoff, and Cle- label with her Tragic Violin. Next is a specialty number by two of Hollywood's greatest performers on two pianos: They prove to be none other than Nancy Craig and Olivia Hart, Libby gives out with a solid boogie base on one piano while Nancy emphasizes a running melody. Be sure to see their next movie folks. Busy As A Bee. lt's a honey! And even more celebrities, Folks, it's the Shirley Sisters tSher- ren, Tibbs, and Prattj who do singin' and dancin' and stuff like that. Does the crowd like it? l said does the crowd like it? They're held spellbound folks, A great act. The evening passes kuickly at the We-treat. We are astounded to find so much talent at the Two guest artists, Glenna DeGroot and Frances Rebbe have a part in the show all their own. They still sing Peter Piper -their favorite since 1947, Do the girls like the song? You bet. The remaining two of our Nonet. A voice from the doorway causes everyone to turn. Limpy Lein- berger! We wonder at his visit to the retreat.. Has he heard of the Nottingham diamond? QMiss Nottingham made her debut at the XVC-treat in '48 and hasn't left sincej The guests nervously clutch each other. But what do we see? Behind Limpy is Margaret Melton, his blonde press agent. just another publicity gag! Tis rumored that every night he drops by for a bar or two of Onward Christian Soldiers. just fond memories for one reformed. lt's getting very late. The We-treat yawns in spite of itself and we notice several leaving. The lights are dimmed, the last act is to begin any moment. How we regret leaving all our friends again. The orchestra softly pays Rose Marie-the theme song for none other than that Dambacher girl who sings like a bird. lt's a beautiful number and no one could do as well as Rose Marie. The act brings down the house. Oh well, the lease expired next week anyway. Tbe characters in Ibis prophecy are neither dead or alive. 17beir existence does not reflect upon the persons character but the intel- lect of the writer. Page Sevcnicen JUNIOR CLASS Top Row: Albert Frickc, George Eilks, Wayne Colby, Bill Garber, llamlcl luergens, Harold Kopplin, I, C. llrmm, Seronil Row. Rnsi: Denton, Georgia Rawlings, Evelyn Cluilliev, Eleanor Cnrnsev, Alive llirlis, flIllllUl'lll Finney. 'llliircl Row: Ken Backs, Lyman Atter liex'l'x', Clenn Squires, Gerald M42 Daniel, lJale Campbell, llanl Vogt. Fonrlli Row: lietiy Leach, Thelma Alnergens, Mary Prilcliett, Georgia W'ei'nnwsliy, Helen Coelting, Don- n.i liell. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Bill Woocl, President, Paul Vogt, Vice-President Lyman Atterlverry, Secretary-Treasurer. AFTER THE BALL WAS OVER Bright light were gleaming on the whirling throng Softly the hanil played The ,lnniuersary Song' How we dill itance, dear, heart5 light and gay juniors aint seniors, cares flung away! Yhis 111.15 the big night of all the year, Time for th.e sweet words each lass would hear. Ut 3-tact To Be Ton crooned 'neatly the palm, illuch to reinenilncr, After the Proni. Chorus: ,flfter the Proin Was Over, ,,-Illei' the last gooilliye, ,liter lin' Iluiiiers nnii nnisie, Only lin' stars in the sky, jlllei' the gay .scene jailed, To all annie peace anal mini, Hearlinlnisw was ins! a .'iUllt,l, ilear lliler Oni' llitnii. i Page Eighteen JUNIOR JIVE One bright September morning in 1944, fifty-eight light-hearted hep-cats swung in the doors of P. H. C. H. S. for a four-years' jam session. Later a meeting was called and the hep-cats elected the following swing arrangers: jerry Chalcraft, Nancy Goodwin, Barbara Lounsberry. The representative was Thelma juergens. juko box mechanics were Mr. Cory and Mr. Worthington. Starting our second year on the hit parade were elected the following jive lovers: Bill Wood, Bill Garber, Lyman Atterherry. The Student Council representatives were Edgar Stuhmer and XVayne Severns. Mrs. Peterson, Miss Deal, and Mr. Wallo were our juke box fillers. This year the class returned as rug-cutters and cut out the following officers: Bill Wood, Paul Vogt, Lyman Atterberry. Student Council officers: jerry Chalcraft, Edgar Stuhmer and Ann Connelly. Three of the Petersburg hep-cats were on the first five members of the '47 basketball team: Bill Garber, Wayne Severns, and Paul Vogt. The Junior Class play Old Doc was a 'ijumpingn success and had the distinction of being the first junior play to be given as a two-night stand. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 22 at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel, and all the Hep- Cats ujitterbuggedn through a delightful time. Top Row: Edw. Kling- biel, George Ortman, Paul Pritchett, Albert Knous, Bob Reiser, David Green- wald, Bill Wood. Second Row: Betty Sharp, Evelyn Ishmael, Lois McHenry, Marilyn De'Monbrun, Viola Trad- 2 er, Louise Troxell. Third Row: Barbara Stout, Donna Wilken, Le- 2 ora Atterberry, L y r i a White, Carol Tippett, Ann Connelly. Bottom Row: Barbara Lounsberry, H e r s e h el Wagoner, Glen Biggs, Wayne Severns, J a ni e s Crain, Mary Amberger. Page Nineteen AS TIME GOES BY Our class awaits the day Tis not so far away illial imigit' lvour divine llior us, llve class of lforiy-Nine .-ls 1l'irne Goes HV. ln eiiervlliing we ilo, Harris fl-lidli, our love lor you- Un lhal you can rely, No mailer wlial llie julure hrings, ,ls 'Time Goes liv. Studies and asseinhlies, never out of date, lillllil1llllL'N and social hours, oh how they do rate' lTivo years 'lil graduation, ITlvi.s will he our fate. jThat no one can deny. fltfs still the same old story, Tour terms of fame and glory, ,I ease of do or die! The world will always ivelcoine spirit, .fls Time Goes Ry! SGPHOMORE SONGS On September 2, 1945, in that good old flndian Sum mer, forty-four Zllusic Makers started on their Sentimental journey through P. H. C. H. S. They chose the following, to work Side hy Side: jimmy Smith,, President, Rutledge Thompson, Vice-President, Delores Derry, Secretary-Treas urer, and Patty Wliitelillrst, Student Councilor. Miss Deichman, Miss Brauer, and Mr. Wortliiiigton were Tailli ful Toreoer class sponsors. Mary Maloney, exponent of fllersonalily, was a cheer leader. Frankie Minder, al Lillie Bit Jndependenl, won with a championship hog Tor You The class party was held in the bandroom and it truly was A Qrand Night for Singing. 'With a Song in Their fHearts the class looked forward to the next year. Again on September 3, 1946, they emerged as estab lished members Marching Along Together singing The Sepleinher Song. This time they chose the up and coming Three Cahalleroes: Frankie Minder, President, jimmy Smith, Vice-President, and joan Steinkruger, Secretary Treasurer. Mary Maloney and Bill Cummings were Student Councilors. Mrs. Peterson, Miss Deal, and Mr. Wallo 1 sponsors, did Yllore and fllore for the class, the Sophomore program, directed by Mrs. Peterson, was Out of This Slllorld. The boys made up most of the second team in basketball and the first team is lust Jlround the Clornu lor them. Until next year, the Sophomore Song lovers say J'll lie Seeing Ton, for Senlinienial Reasons. SOPHQMGRE CLASS OFFICERS Frankie Minder, President, jimmy Smith, Vice' President, joan Ste SOPHOMORES Top Row: Arthur Miller, ,lackie Hess, ,limmy Smith, Bill Cum- mings, Danny Rebhe, Philip Fran- cis, Dwight Wootlrliiii, Crain, Fourth Row: Deena Wood, Gene Pelham, Frances Wisemaii, Shirley Craig, Enid Drahcim, Bonnie Gail Atterherry, Lois Kern, Mary Ann Lynn. Third Row: Dorothy lioehm, Delores Derry, Delores Gellerman, inkrufer Secretar -Treasurer I joan Steinkruger, Mary Lita Eber- hard, liarhara Abhott, Betty lfair ow. Second Row: Roger Krueger, Rutledge Thompson, Frankie Min- der, Richard Bell, Dale Satorius Estill Sanders, Wfayne Claussen. First Row: Patty Whitehiirst, Bar- bara Thomas, Mary Evelyn Bar- bce, Mary Lou Maloney, Betty Ter- huuc, Lola lean Satholl lrnn Dean Sathotf, Bonnie Gail Urunan, IIRIISHMEN Top Row: l'aul Tihhs, llaul Rehhe, lrvinp: Moody, ,lohu Claussen, lid- ward llenton, Kenneth Kern, lion- ald lloehm, Kenneth l'ettit, Rohert ifollins, Arthur Stewart, W'aynU lirotvn, XX'illiam Frieke. Fourth Row' lleverly liskra, lillen Under' wood, Arlene Vogt, ,loan liinett, Rosalie Mellenrv, liettv Tuttle, llonua ifaniphell, llorotltt' Miller, Marv Rose NX'iseiuan, lanie Thorn- as, Kfarolxn lirx Third Row Roh- ert l'ritthett, Roy Raikes, Saiumv lludspeth, Robert llatvsou, Carol Clark, Vfavne Keith, Rohert Trox- ell, llill Muttera, llarold Mellenry, liale llayden. Seeond Row Donna lfranvis, lllenna Kinnev, l'hxllis Smith, l,ouetta XY'eidhuner, Rohert Garrett. Seroud Ron- Iesse lfair ow, Site Moore, Audrey flasing, l'arolvn Otten, llettv l'iatt, Carol Kellogg. lfiist Row. Patsy Lynn, liathrvn Kinnev, Lucille llielv, liettx Davis, llarlwara llavden, Del- la Troxell, lessie Anderson, Au' drev llitehell, Maxine Sherreit, Mary llagler. TllERE'S A LONG LUNG TRAIL ,-lllliouglh iieoer ttwre we lonely llnys were sonietiines long. lfieshies foul il it'em'y only Leniiiiiul iioltl from tvroiiil. So i'eiiieiiilwmiiees are lhroiiginq Ol this, our lirsl year ' 'Til it scents ilu- ioorld is filled willy tiremtis 1Tlml toe shrill cherish most dear. Chorus: 'Tlietes rt Loud Long Trail riioimling 'lliilil we finish liigili school, liitl ive hope lo he tlw stitnt'!c5l class, Olieyirigl every rule. Tlvoinili we had it louiih time lwrliiiiiiiiil fThos.c lmiilest days are noio past. Snell joy to he nl V, H. S. Super, super Solvhs at lnsl! FRFST IMEN CLASS OFFICERS Xlilayne llrown, l'resident, Eugene Dodson, Vice- llresident, Paul Rehhe, Secretary-Treasurer. FRESHMAN FOLLIES Sixty-one Freshman starlets were east in the llarrts lligh Follies on Septemlwer fourth. After a month of stage routine, the group gave the lead to Wayfne Brown, Presi- dent, and the supporting roles were assigned to these characters: Fugene Dodson, Vice President, Paul Rehbe, Secretary-Treasurer, and Rohert Collins, Student Council Representative Several of the actors are renowned athletes in the world ot sports: Rohert Collins, Sammy lludspeth, Edward Denton, Wfavne Brown, and Paul Tilnhs, handsome heroes of the stage, having played hasliethall with coach Wallo. The directors and producers of the Freshman Follies Mr. XVortliington. were Miss Brauer, Nlr, Carloek, and Their opening performance of the Freshman Follies was a huge success and this stage liit is destined to run, at least another three years in the town of Petersburg. Page Twenty-one 4 t -I bg -V -2q'5,. 4, 014 Q' 15' Qi t...-all x, . . S V' M ,X E ,,,.. -r '21 'fd' .,, SCATTERBRAIN Back Row: Norman Edwards, Dale Woodrum, james Woods, Andrew jones, john Barbee, Clark Clary, Marcus West. Second Row: Greta Ortgenssen, Emma Lou Arnold, Sara Smith, joycc Chalcraft, jutly Ames, jeri Hudspeth. Third Row: Tommy Sutton, jimmie Emmett, Donald Pritchett, Danny Guinan, Bob Garvin, Ralph Loveless, Kenny Christensen. Fourth Row: Dorcas Gum, Bonnie Krueger, Susan Mit- chell, jo Ann Mallergren, Elsie Davis, Betty Dyer. Last Row: Ar- lyn Smith, Hershel Hinds, Ray- mond Robinson, Neal Claussen, George Shaw, Claude Atterberry, joan Tibhs. EIGHTH GRADE ETLIDES Thirty-three boys and girls enrolled in the eighth grade with Norma Lenz and William Huston as teachers, Eighth grade ollicers were: President, james Wood, Vice-President, George Shaw, Treasurer, Arlyn Smith, Secretary, Neal Claussen, Reporter, Raymond Robinson. Boys taking part in basketball were: Tommy Sutton, Clark Clary, An- drew jones, Donald Pritchet, jimmie Emmett, and Ralph Loveless, with Her- schel Hinds as manager. Cheerleaders from the Eighth Grade were Sara Smith and Georgia Rabbe. When Georgia was stricken with polio in November, joan Tibbs took her place. The junior high is very proud of having collected seventy dollars tor the Polio Benefit Drive. The eighth graders entering the spring Literary Contest were: joyce Chal- craft, Sara Smith, jo Ann Mallergren, Susan Mitchell, Neal Claussen, Emma Lou Arnold, jeri Hudspeth, john Barbee, and Ralph Loveless. The Eighth Grade Chorus entered under the direction ot Miss Fisherkeller, music teacner. The Eighth Graders of the Class of '47 look forward to a bright tuture in high school, and hope that the years spent there will be as memorable as those in junior High. Page Twenty-mo SEVENTH GRADE SONATA Un September 2, 1946, nineteen boys'and nineteen girls began an in- teresting year as the l'etersburg junior l'ligh under the direction of Mrs. Norma Lenz and XVilliam lluston. Richard Denton, jo Ann Gaither, Velma Wfilson, and l'aul llohimer joined our ranks. Richard, however, didn't stay long and Ruth llohimer moved to Beardstown, leaving us a total of forty faithful classmates. September ir, we elected class ollicers: President, Gerald Brown, Vice- llrqsident, james Stuhmer, Secretary, Rosemary Lee, Treasurer, Williaiii Tibbs, Reporter, Xvilliam Tozer, Librarian, Shirley Fry, Assistant Librarian, Richard Weicllittiiier. At the beginning of the second semester we selected Dona Garrison and judy Edwards as librarians. The Seventh Grade cheerleaders are Shirley Fry, Carole Higgerson, and jo Ann Gaither, Vile have every right to be proud of our classmates who have taken part in extrascurricular activities, namely, basketball, band, literary, academic, and track events of the spring festival, On the basketball squad as lightweights were Glenn linous, XVarren Caldwell, Wlilliam l'lall, james Stuhmer and Wil- liam Graig, james Gumm, Gerald Brown, Wfilliam Tozer, and Arlin Warreit make up the heavyweights team. Because ol our successful etlorts in the Polio and l'.T.A. benlit drives, the Eiglitli Grade treated us to a delightful party. As this year draws to a close, we are happy to know that our interest and earnest efforts have brought us success. XY'e are eagerly looking lorward to next year when we shall be in the liielit Grade ol the Petersburf unior llieli School. Y' la T' FW Yilfiv 1 4 nb 9.1 , 1 N x aa? aff l C' ' -'N af' if 5 X? EE-ogy! t gif M ff: T' l SEVENTH GRADE Top Row: Howard Schaffer, Arlin Warreti, Bill Craig, jim Gumm, Bill Tozer, jerry Brown, Dick Shawver, Billy Hall, Fourth Row: Kathryn Ann Faith, judy Edwards, Rosemary Lee, Sara Rawlings, Dona Garrison, Shirley Fry, Don- na Gurry. Third Row: Richard Weidlnmer, Glenn Knotts, Vernon Garett, Warreii Caldwell, Billy Mcllougal, Bob Nelson, Ted Heb- ner, Second Row: W'illartl Kellogg, Billy Tibbs, Hazel Woocls, Evelyn Lewis, jimmie Stnhmer, Bob Gar- lile. First Row: Mary Catherine Guinan, joyce johnson, Leona Wile son, Patty Guinan, Phyllis Deitsch, Anna Marie Eberhard, jo Anne Gaither. Page Twenty-three EEN g,- Q0 CJ :- ! ,r 1 X l 3 7 i ab ii-Hi' ' 2 5 E f E Page T1ve'nty!four S33 Z Page Twenty fwe 'Wbat's tbe Qood 'Word Nr. Bluebird? As a result of an extensive physical education program, Coach Wallo can point with pride to the basketball record this year. For the lirst time since l94l and the third time in twelve or fourteen years, the Petersburg High School basketball team has linishedvahove the live hundred mark. When this record is analyzed and it is noted that it was com- piled with the loss of three regular lirst team members flour on Friday nightsl in mid-january for a period of six weeks, the record is even more conspicuous. Had the entire team played through the whole season the record would have been twenty-four won and six lost since four of the losses were to teams pre- viously defeated hy huge scores. Mark Peterman, one of Illinois' foremost coaches, stated that their game with Petersburg High School was just as hard as any other of those ployed in the Sectional. In the Abe Lincoln Conference the Varsity tied for third place while the second team ranked fourth. B TEAM GAMES Petersburg ......... ............ 1 9 Tallula .......... ...... 1 8 ...... 27 Mason City ..... ...... . U34 ' ...... 17 Virginia ........ ......... 2 7 ......26 Pawnee ......l0 ......65 Ashland ......3l ......25 Feitshans ......36 Pleasant Plains ...M33 Chandlerville ......l4 Easton ......32 Athens ......'28 Lincoln Arenzville ......37 ......34 Greenview ......l8 Bath ....,.2o Tri-City .,....34 Tallula Elkhart ' ...... 37 Pleasant Plains ..... .,.... 1 3 ' ....., 24 Mason City ..... ......... 2 9 .,....2l Williamsville g g SECOND TEAM Top Row: Paul Tibhs, Wayne Brown, Bill Wood, Dale Brown, Robert Collins, jack Hess, Mana- ger. Second Row1 Mr. Wallo, Sammy Hudspeth, Rutledge Thomp- son, Frankie Minder, Wayne Claus- sen, Manager. First Row: jimmy Smith, G, W. Eilks, Don Loveless, j. C. Brown, Edward Denton, Page Twenty-six BASKETBALL FIRST TEAM GAMES Petersburg ......... ....,.. YY 'xx n County QTOIIVIIIIIIICYH U in it ........47 .......38 .......38 1 ,,......4l ........46 ........69 ........69 ......,.72 .......60 ........41 ........24 -Allhcris Kirvciziiicw lTu1mmn1cn1 H as ,,-lshlnml lTUlH'lIfllHL'Hl .. .- ,,.,,.,.47 ......,.24 ,,....,....30 .,.,.,..42 ,.,.....5ll ..,,.,,.27 ,,,,,...42 ..,,....49 ....,,,.40 Tallula .,,,.,,,,. Mason City .... Virginia .,...,.. Pawnee ...... Ashland ,,.,,,,,.,, ,,,,,,, Feltshans .,...,..,,,,.,,, ,,,,,,, Pleasant Plains Chandlerville ....... .,..... Tallula .......... Athens ...... Palmyra ........ Easton ............... ....... New Holland Athens .,,,..,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, Mason City ,,,,, ,,,,,,, Athens Lincoln ...... Franklin ,,,,,,,,,,. ,,,,,,, Chandlcrvillc ,,,,,, ,,,,,,A Ashland ........ Arenzvillc .,,... Cvreenview Bath .....aaa,. Tri-City .,,. Tallula .,.,.,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, Elkhart i,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, , , Pleasant Plains Mason City .,,,,,,,, ,,,,,,, Williaiiisxfille Springheld .,.,.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Important games of the sea- son were with: Athens Easton Pleasant Plains Mason City Arenzville Virginia Feitshans Springfield Palmyra Z f FIRST TEAM Top Row: jack Hess, Wayne Claussen, Managers, Edward Kling, heil, Bill Cummings, Wayne Sur ton, Arthur Miller, Mr. Wallo. First Row: Wayne Cum, Paul Vogt, Bill Carhcr, Robert Mclinn- iel, Bud Severns. A Page Twenty-seven The First Ten Players Ilelwnrel Klingbeil Frankie Minder Nick 'lhounns Bill Cummings F, Wnyllu Severns Floyd Collins Paul Vogt Robert McDaniel 'sf 3 s Q P , ' s ' , I . f- .ishl Q I .'..' san . Wayne Sutton Art Miller Bill Garber Wayne Gum Page Twenty-eight fe-1 y fx 6 2.6 '1 Q y Q 4 ! X 1 f 1 Y 1:- BASEBALL 'Vlikc NIL' Ont to the lhzllglttriicm The players on thc Petersburg High School llnschnll team in 1947 were: Pitchers, Wfnync Cum, Bill Wood and Rctl Cunimingsg catcher, Nick Thomnsg lirst hnsc, Robert Mc- llnniclp Second base, Paul Vogt, Art Miller and Danny Rehhey short stop, Gerald Mcllnnielp third hasc, Vfnync Cum, llill Vlfootlg left licltl, Rell cllIIllIIllI1gSf center Helil, Floyd Collinsg right Iieltl, Vlfayne Sev- cms. Enioying an exceptionally good season, the hall team won eight games and lost only two. Petersburg ...................,,...,,.... 4 Mason City 14 Greenview .. ' 8 Athens Petersburg Base- .....12 6 ' ....... 26 Tallula ......... ...... 5 ,,..... 31 Chandlerville .... ..... . 0 l ,...,.. 22 Tallula ,,....... ...... 6 ' ....... 10 San jose .,.. ...... 1 I ' .,..... 17 Greenview ...... ...... 2 xx 6 Chandlerville The game scheduled with Athens was forfeited to P. H. S. issue: Page Twenty-nine The BEST Athletes have: T e Will to Win T e Spirit of Competition T e Courage to Fight Against Odds T e Essential Ideals of-Fair Play, Unsclfishness Sell Surihce Initiative, Interest, Co-operation. TLIMBLING Tumbling this year found several good individual tumblers, Floyd Collins, Wayne Gum, Rut Thomp- son, Tug Stuhmer, and Nick Thom- as did well on hand springs, dives, hack bends and hand stands. Floyd Collins and Tug Stuhmer finally mastered the back flip. L5 ' , V ig, Page Thirly BOYS' INTRAMURALS Boys' intramurals were interesting events of the year. Preliminaries played during the noon hour prepared for the night Hnals. The first game was played between the seniors and the juniors with the juniors emerging as victors. The second game was played by the freshmen and sophomores with the sophomores triumphing. Finals between the juniors and sophomores gave rather an easy victory to the juniors. l O O BOYS' INTRAMLIRALS Winners-juniors Bill Wood, Paul Vogt, Bill Garber, Ed Klingbeil, Gug McDaniels, Glenn Biggs, Tug Stuhmer, G. W. Eilks, Albert Knous, j. C. Brown. Runners Up-Sophomores Frank Minder, Red Cummings, Art Z Miller, Rut Thompson, jim Smith. Seniors Wayne Sutton, Floyd Collins, Nick Thomas, Hank Whitehurst, Bob Z MCDaniels, Dale Brown, Paul Fricke. Freshmen Bob Collins, Paul Tibbs, Gene Dodson, Sam Hudspeth, Wayne Brown, Bill Fricke. Page Thirty-one FIRST TEAM Top Row: Bud Sevcrns, Wayne Sutton, Nick Thomas, Edward Klinglvcil, Arthur Miller. First Row: Wnynu Gum, Paul Vogt, Bill Gnrlwr, Robert Mcllanicl, Floyd Collins, Mr. Wnllo, Z g Page Thirty-llnee THE WILD, WILD WOMEN INTRAMURAL WINNERS The Girls' Intramural Basketball Tournament directed by Miss Brauer was one of the happy events of the year. First the freshman girls plavetl the senior girls and lost 17-20. The junior girls lost to the sophomores with a score 6-20. ln the final game the seniors were victorious over the sophomores with a score of 20-34. The SENIORS were the 1947 Champs! FORWARDS: Bernadine Smith Betty Smith Virginia Clark Frances Rebbe Shirley Pratt GUARDS: Nancy Craig Donna Brauer Shirley Sherren Olivia Hart Rosalea Wernowsky ,IUNIORS FORWARDS: Thelma juergens Donna Bell Georgia Rawlings Rosie Denton Eleanor Gurnsey GUARDS: Ann Connelly Lois McHenry Helen Goetting Evelyn Ishmael Marilyn DeMonhrum SOPHOMORES Patty Whitehurst Barbara Abbott Delores Derry Gene Pelham Bonnie Atterberry GUARDS: Deena Wood Mary Lou Maloney Betty Terhune Shirley Craig Mary Ann Lynn FRESHMEN FORWARDS: jane Thomas Carolyn Fry Arlene Vogt Mary Rose Wiseman jo Ann Emmett GUARDS: Barbara Hayden Beverly jislcra Patsy Lynn Louetta Weidhuner Dorothy Miller Page Thirty-four Junior Basketball Team FDU? 'X 963 me 6'-1 th HOuI' volley-ball Team Jw 'Mfx.x. 1 . :'es3'-men bsgsfkft-11, L1 'Ts--m ea, ULU' .V 134, Lfj'-LAALHL lpjgm 'Nr Sophomore volley-ball Team 1? Second Hour volley-ball Team A Page Tllirly-five Junior volley ball Team Third Hour volley-ball Team ,df 5, 5: ,J ' , VFLL ax .-- lx f S 'QDQNNA 1 RAH! W' 'll f 3 A ll f, Hero flflfzy Nay Illay Nay ,Ind LOYALTY SONG PETERSBURG FOREVER Worals and Music by H. E. Akers '5 lo Petersburg forever, we always be so true. our courage never falter, we always be loyal to you. Rah! Rah! your m.eu1'ry live forever, stand for all that's right, So let'5 Tight! Tight! Tight! 'With all of our might, Tor the honor of the Blue and 'Wl9iie. Chccr Lenders: Mary Lou Mn- loncy, janic Thomas, Ann Con- nelly, Patty Vlhitehurst. Page Tltirip-six f-ilk 0 O. J 'v , JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL ' 611.5 BASEBALL SCORES ,I ' Sept. 19 Greenview ........ Peters- Oppo- burg nent .......,.. 13 ................ ..14 Sept. 24 Athens ............. ...... 7 .................. 2 0 F Oct. 1 Oakforcl ..................... ...... 9 .................. 2 0 1 Oct. 4 Tourney-State ........................................ 5 .................. 18 Oct. 15 Athens ...................................................... 11 .......... Q ....... 17, BASKETBALL SCORES-LIGHTWEIGHTS - Nov. 14 Oakford .................................................. 0 .................. 16 Nov. 21 St. joseph ........... .......... 1 0 .................. 18 ' Nov. 27 Chandlerville ......... ........... 1 2 .................. an Dec. 6 Greenview ............. ........... 2 0 ........ ...... 6 - Dec. 9 Kilbourne ........... .......... 2 4 .................. 4 Dec. 11 Athens ......... ........... 2 9 .................. 20 Dec. 17 Cantrall .........,. ........... 1 1 .................. 8 Dec. 20 Oalcford ......... ....... 6 .................. 3 1 Jan. 4 Havana ............. ........... 2 3 .................. 24 jan. 7 St. Joseph ......... ........... 1 0 .................. 22 jan. 10 Kilboume ......... ........... 2 1 .................. 7 jan. 22 Greenview ........... ........... 1 3 .................. 11 jan. 23 Chandlerville ......, ........... 2 3 .................. 21 jan. 31 Tallula ............. ........... 1 2 ........ ...... 0 Feb. 17 Tallula ................. ........... 1 3 .................. 4 Mar. 3 Pleasant Plains ........ ........... 1 5 .................. 13 Mar. 14 Ashland .................................................. 20 .................. 16 BASKETBALL SCORES-HEAVYWEICHTS Nov. 14 Oakford .................................................. 10 .................. 36 No. 21 St. Joseph..l ......,,. ........... 1 0 .................. 27 Nov. 27 Chandlerville ...,.... ....,...... 1 0 .................. 26 Dec. 6 Greenview ............ ........... 1 0 ,....... ...... S Dec, 9 Kilbourne. ........... 18 ........ ...... 9 Dec. 11 Athens ......... ........... 2 2 .................. 39 Dec. 20 Oakford ........... ........,,. 8 ....,.,,,,..,.,,,, 3 6 jan. 4 Havana ........... ........... 1 3 .................. 45 jan. 7 St. joseph ........... ...,,,..... 2 2 ,....,....,,,,,,,, 44 jan. 10 Kilbourne ......... ....,...... 2 2 ,.....1....,,..... 15 Jan. 22 Greenview ........... ........... l 3 .,,.,..,,,,.,.,... 25 jan. 23 Chandlerville ....... ,,....,,,.. 2 0 ,,,,..,,,,,,,,,,1, 28 ' Jan. 31 Tallula ......... ..,,..,..., 2 7 ,....,,, ,,,,,, 9 Feb. 17 Tallula ......... ,,,,..,,,,, 1 5 .,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 11 Mar. 14 Ashland ........... ........... 2 5 .................. 21 Page Thirty-seven g 3 J! ,QQ , QFAEL XY, ' 4 V A if f E! Yay f 'xd gi gill. 'i 4 ,353 K E 5 3 Page Thiriy-eight Between Vcrnods ,7I.1il, Hail, Hu' fifxuglk all Hora SQ S ff if .F , 2 Pugv Tlwirlp-nin 2.1 7 DO NOTTHUN' LTJLIQ f1'O'U 7'l5f,ilR 1F'ROfll 5115 STUDENT CQUNCIL The Student Council consists of representatives from each class, num- hering ten altogether. These representatives act as the student governing hody and as the intermediary between the students and teachers. They take over many of the school activities such as planning the assembly pro- grams and social hours and try to uphold and maintain the high morale of the school. For the year 1946-1947, the council elected the following officers: President, Nick Thomas, Vice President, Edgar Stuhmer, Secretary, Ann Connelly, Treasurer, David Watki11s. This year, besides planning the regular weekly assembly programs, the Council took charge of the Freshman Initiation, a day sixty-one freshmen will long remember, and also the Christmas Homecoming. Truly it has been a full and successful year. STUDENT COUNCIL BOARD Standing: Robert Collins, Bill Cummings, Mary Lou Maloney, llirst Row: Wfayne Bum, Ann Connelly, Nick Thomas, David XX'atl4ins, Dale Brown. Page Forty 263 ?2 1 E' 5 I I I iii 3 We strive to make our school library a center for instructional material, books, periodicals, visual aids, films, pictures, records, and a training de- partment to teach the use of library tools as well as a treasury to supply the pupil with supplementary and enrichment material. We think of the library as a part of the guidance program, and as a place to practice democratic citizenship. V All students and teachres have a part in the growth and welfare of our library. A fine student staff continues to improve our library service. Page F arty-one AS aff 1 DJDCNVT 11,1715 mougrn ow my Qmvvo 1947 SPHINX Recognizing the importance of music in life, the 1947 Sphinx staff has chosen to SAY IT WlTll MUSIC. We hope that this Sphinx will record melodious vibrations of our years at Petersburg High. Tltusie, when soft voices ttie, 'l'il1mtes in the memory. ffditoreifi-Cl,vief .... jo Anne Eades Associate ffttitor .... jean Goetting ,-tssocicite Ltfitor .,...... Paul Fricke Senior ffttitor ..........tt Floyd Miller Senior tfttitor ........ Donna Derry Art Xditor ,,,,,,,,,,,,...,,t Donna Bell Jr! Editor ,,..,.., Catherine Finney liusiness Etqr ......... Arthur Reiser Asst. Zltglr .....t. Robert McDaniel Jlsst. fltglr ............. Wayne Colby flsst. jltglr ..,,,..t..,,, Roger Krueger Asst. Tltgr ....... Samuel Hudspeth luuior Ffttitor ..,.,, jerry Chalcratt flitnior fftiitor ,,,,.,,A Rosie Denton Sopb. Editor ,,..,,,.,.A, C-ene Pelham -Shelley Sopb, Editor ,...,,,..t Arthur Miller l'FreslJ. ffrtitor ,,,.,, Audrey Clasing fFreslJ. Editor .,,,,,,,,, Mary Hagler Tybist .....v........ Betty Lounsberry Typist .......,.. Rosalea Wernowsky flr. fl-liglJ tftiitor 'A,, .Xltfilliam Tozer flf. Sbltgll ftlitor' ,,,,,,,,,t Sara Smith Snap Shot !ft1...Nicl1olas Thomas Snap Shot fftt ..... David Watkins Snap Shot E41 ....... Donna Brauer Snap Shot Lit ....... Robert Rciser Snap Shot t.'d...Donald Loveless Bus. Adviser .,.. Charlotte Satorius Liter. ,Jttiviser .,,, Mina M. Terry SPHINX STAFF Back Row: Roger Krueger, Bill Tozer, Paul Frickc, Sammy Hud- speth, Art Miller, Wayne Colby, Rosie Denton, Miss Terry, Mrs. Satorius, Nick Thomas, Second Rowg Gene Pelham, Audrey Clas- ing, Art Reiscr, Donna Bell, Mary Hagler, Donna Derry, Sara Smith, David Watkiiis, Bob Reiscr, Bob McDaniel, Don Loveless, jean Goetting, Floyd Miller, First Row: Betty Lounsberry, Kathryn Ann Finney, JoAnne Eacles, Donna llrauer, Rosalea Vfernowsky. Page Forty-tivo Zllanaging Ed .,,,.,,.. Betty Hagzler flgriculture- ............ Dale Brown Throw Another Log on the Tire. THE NEW SALEM LOG As you read that exclusive section of the Petersburg Observer , the New Salem Log , you might wonder from where the news comes and who is responsible for the writing of it. The Log staff is composed of nineteen students who assemble on Monday, Wfednesday, and Friday of each week and, under the direction of Miss Terry, write the news. These reporters cover all of the school events and affairs of the student body. Each person has a special feature or department to cover as follows: Put .lnollver Luo on the Tire NEW SALEM LOG STAFF Top Row: Donna Campbell, Gene Pelham, Beverley sliskra, Wayne Gum, Betty Hagler, Art Reiser, lietty Leach, Miss Terry, llarhara Stout, Ann Connelly, David Watkins, jackie Krueger, Glenna De Groot, Dale Brown, llarbara Abbott, Patty White' hurst, Frances Rebbe, Barbara Lounsherry, joAnne Eades, Donna lirauer, liernatline Smith. News fftl ......... Jacqueline Kruger .-last. News 6,11 ..... Barbara Stout Copy editor .,,..,.... Donna Brauer 'Ullorxg the tforritiorn jo Anne Eades Hand .................. Hernadine Smith 'Vocal NIl5iLi ,....... Frances Rebbe fHom,e ffconomics .... Gene Pelham Science ................ jerry Chalcraft SPcclJ .,..,,,, ....,..... A rt Reiser Sports .,..... ....... W ayne Cum S J LCM i , fx f' ' lf, .,' Library- .......,.. Glenna DeGroot Stories .A,,,,,.,,.,...... Barbara Abbott Sflltlfllf tiouncil .... Ann Connelly .Hcslvnimi Reports Beverly jiskra, Donna Camp- bell, Arlene Vogt. Sophomore ....Reporler......l atty Whitehurst Tumor Reports Betty l.each, Ann Connelly, Barbara Lounsberry. Sr. 'Rcfvorler '...,.... David Watkins J Page Forly-three X fo ' QQ - a Q Forty gay music-lovers, directed by Miss Ellen Grossman, finished the year with their Annual Spring Band Goncert, May 6. lt was a linal note of harmony, followed by much applause. Band officers were elected at the beginning of the year: President, jo Anne Eades, V. President, Bernadine Smith, Secretary-Treasurer, jerry Ghalcraft, Librarians, Mary Maloney, and Edgar Stuhmer. Student director was jo Eades. Miss Grossman became the hand instructor after the first semester and during the remaining part of the year was very active with the group, win- ning l and ll places at the Virden Band Contest. STRIKE UI' THE BAND P, H. G. H. Standing, left to right: Miss Grossman, Director, Georgia Rawlings, Hass Fiddle, Wayiie Glaussen, Bass, David Watkiiis, Tympanig joan Steinkrugcr, Cym- bals, Betty Terhune, Bass Drum, Sara Smith, Marcus West, Snare Drumsg Louetta Weidhuner, Mary Underwood, Baton Twirlers. Seated, left to right: First Row: Floyd Miller, Arlin Warren, Ger- ald Brown, Cornets. Second Row: Kathryn Tapken, Mary Henrichs, Joyce johnson, Bobbie Nelson, Clarinets, Third Row: Mary Ma- loney, Marilyn Demonbrum, Mary Eberhart, Enid Draheim, Glarinets. Fourth Row: George Shaw, Bob Reiser, Donna Curry, Neal Claus- sen, Billy Tozer, Cornets. Filth Row: jo Eatles and Emma Arnold, Clarinets. Sixth Row: Orem: Arn- old, Flute, kloyce Chalcraft, Oboe. Seventh Row: jimmy Smith, Cle- label Sevcrns, B flat Ten. Sax, Barbara Hayden, Paul Pritchett, E flat Alt, Sax. Last Row: Ted Hebner, Shirley Fry, Bud Severns, Bcrnadine Smith, Trombones. Page Forty-four :rem Pkeffv QJRLS N ON ET The Nonet, directed by Dorothy Fisherkeller, is a special duty group at P.H,C.H.S. The girls receive no time and a half for overtime, even though all rehearsals are scheduled after school hours. The enjoyment these chosen nine get from music has heen passed on to the community: this year their performances totalled about fifteen. Contest was a new experience for the Nonet and they received an excellent rating at the District contest. Memhers ofthe Nonet are chosen from the Girls' Glee Cluhf upper classmen are given preference. This year the Nonet has three newcomers: Frances Rehhe, Glenna DeGroot, and Donna Bell. len Vycttw' tjtrls' NONET illelabel Severns, ,lo Anne Iiatles Glenna DeGro0t, Frances Rebbe, Hernatline Smith, Donna Brauer, Harhara Lounsherry, Betty Hagler, i Sarah Smith, pianist, QQ QJX 'ii ,XTX s Gm Page Forty-five Af-h ,,-.4 ,, ff' t I A ll F A fi Pretlv Girl is like a Tllelmiyw GIRLS CLEE CLUB Top Row: Donna Campbell, Mary Ann Lynn, Frances Rebbe, Shirley Craig, Bernadine Smith, Enid Draheim, Patty Bast, Rosalea Wernomisky, Helen Coetting, joan Steinkruger, Third Row: Donna june Bell, jo Anne Eades, Bar- bara Abbott, Betty Hagler, Ros- alea McHenry, Glenna DeGroot, Olivia Hart, Arlene Vogt, Second Row: Mary Evelyn McHenry, Henry, Louetta Weizlhlliier, Bar- bara Lounsberry, Della Troxell, Ellen Underwood, Dorothy Miller, Barbara Hayden, Beverley jiskra, Betty Leach, jessie Anderson, First Row: Clelabel Severns, Patty Whitehltrst, Betty Sharp, Patsy Lynn, Miss Fisherkeller, Irma Eean Sathoff, Phyliss Smith, Lola jean Sathoff, Carol Kellogg, fl PRIUTD' QJRIQ JS LIKE A 7WEIQOlDl GIRLS, GLEE CLUB The Cvirls' Clee Club started their second year under the direction of Miss Dorothy Fisherkeller. They elected the following officers: President, Clelabel Severns, Secretary, Frances Rebbe, Treasurer, jo Eades, and Li- brarians, Bernadine Smith and Patty Whitehurst. The Clee Club assembles on Tuesday and Thursday in the music room for a pleasant forty minutes of harmony, They specialize in sacred and secular music with now and then a Negro spiritual or a novelty number. They appeared on the Homecoming program at Christmas Time and were responsible for an assembly entertainment. The highlight of the year was the Spring Music Festival, a concert held May 15. This was a formal resume of the year's work. Page Forty-six BOYS, ENSEMBLE This year the boys' decided they would not be outdone by the Nonette and as a result the Boys' Ensemble was organized. Their first appearance was at the junior Class Play. The community was well pleased with their performance. At the Christmas Homecoming and in assembly the Ensemble sang with the Clee Club. The boys were also invited to Oakford for a P.T.A. meeting. Their final performance was at the Spring Music Program in May. Songs the boys particularly enioyed singing were: Challenged , Vive L'Amour , Swing Low, Steal Away , On the Road to Mandalay , and Smilin Through . Sll'L'L'l -lafvlirlvn BOYS' ENSEMBLE Top Row: Robert Collins, Ed- ward Klingheil, Wayne Cum, Don Loveless, Danny Rebbe, Nick Thomas, First Row: David Wal- kins, Sammy Hudspeth, Miss Fisherkcllcr, Paul Rebbe, Rutledge Thompson. Page Forty-seven FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA The Future Homemakers of America is the outstanding organization of Home Economic girls of P.H.CH.S. The officers are as follows: President, Rosalea Wernowsky, Vice-Presi- dent, Francis Rebbe, Secretary, jean Goetting, Treasurer, Betty jane Louns- herry, Reporter, Gene Pelham, Song Leader, Carol Kellogg, Assistant Song Leader, Patricia Bast. Out president and vice-president had the privilege of attending I.H.A. Summer Camp at Bloomington, Illinois, last summer, where they received ideas to help them as leaders for the coming year. In September, Petersburg acted as hostess to the House of Delegates Meeting at the Wagon Wheel Inn. There we participated in planning for our F.H.A. Newsletter. To obtain money for financing our club, we sold ice cream bars at the basket hall games and potato chips during noon hours. In this manner we were able to raise enough money to buy our new members club pins and old members, degrees of achievements. We are also able to help furnish the Home Living Center. During the Christmas season our club, together with the F.F.A., deco- rated the throne and truck on which Santa arrived at the city's Christmas program. On january 30th we held our initiation party at which the members received their membership cards. Games, dancing, and refreshments were enjoyed. On February 15, twenty of our girls served lunch at the Poultry and Grain Contest held at our School. The same month our school's Debate Team entertained the Springfield Debate Team at dinner and our club served the dinner. 1 The Fl-IA and FFA Party, always a highlight, was held March 19th in the handroom. Entertaining our mothers with a program and dress revue and attend- ing the FHA Rally in Virginia on May 3rd brought the year's activities to a happy and successful close. 5' , l t ' r I ' 7 X . - af .. 'co t 'W' I i. Q s ' i X -alt--X '52 Pass the Biscuits, fMirandy FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Top Row: Thelma juergens, Betty Tuttle, Kathryn Finney, Lois Kern, Bonnie Gail Atterberry, Shirley Tibbs, Georgina Wernow- sky, Georgia Lee Rawlings, Fran- ces Wiseman, Fourth Row: Mary Rose Wiseman, Donna Derry, Delores Derry, Leora Atterberry, Mary Pritchett, Barbara Page, Rosalea McHenry, Deena Wood, Audrey Greenhalgh, Betty Fairow, Third Row: jessie Anderson, Glenna DeGroot, Della Troxell, Barbara Hayden, Ellen Under- wood, Dorothy Miller, Carolyn Fry, Donna Wilken, Louise Troxell, Mary Evelyn Barbbee, Second Row: Lucille Wernowsky, Bonnie Gail Ortman, Audrey Clasing, Phylis Smith, Lucille Dick, Betty Sharp, Barbara Thomas Patsy Lynn, Carolvn Otten, First Row: Donna Fran- cis, Carol Kellogg, Patty Bast, Betty Lounsberry, Frances Rebbe, Miss Holloway, Rosalea Wernoxv- sky, jean Goetting, Cene Pelham, Betty Pratt. Page F oriy-eight FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Twenty-six boys are members of the Future Farmers of America this year. Officers elected for the year of 1046-47 are as follows: President, Dale Brown, Vice-President, Ilank XX!hitehurst, Secretary, Frankie Minder, Treasurer, G. XV. Eilks, Reporter, Kent Backs. In the spring of 1946 the livestock and dairy iudging contest was held at New Holland. Petersburg, until this time, had had more total points than any other school, having taken second place in both the grain and poultry contests held at Petersburg in March. In the dairy and livestock contests Petersburg placed low in both con- tests and lost their chances for the Grand Champion Banner. Petersburg placed third in total points. Shortly after this Richard Bast was awarded the State Farmer's Degree, a high honor. On june 12, 1946, the Petersburg boys went to the University of Illinois on a state judging contest. The livestock and grain team brought home blue ribbons and the dairy and poultry teams received red ribbons. Eleven boys from Petersburg participated in the F.F.A. Fair held at Springfield, Illinois, last summer. Petersburg boys had the champion bar- row and the five best market hogs. In October the officers of the F.F.A. went to an officers' meeting at Lanphier Iligh School. The poultry and grain judging contest was held at Petersburg on Feb- ruary 14, 1947, at Petersburg lligh School. Petersburg walked off with first honors in both contest, Petersburg again holds more total points than any other school. We are looking forward to the livestock and dairy contest to be held at Athens on April Qtr, 19-17. Qcltin' Corus for my FUTURE FARMERS O15 AMERICA Toy Row: Bill Fricke, Ken- ncth Pettit, John Churchill, j. C. Brown, Harold Juergcns, Arthur juergens, Wayne Colby, Glenn Squires, Donald Boehm: Second Row: Sammy Hudspeth, Estill Sanders, Wayne Brown, Richard Bell, Philip Francis, Arthur Slew- art, Hershal Waggoiier, Robert Dawson, Roy Raikes, First Row. Dale Satorius, Kent Backs, Frankie Minder, Dale Brown, Hank White hurst C. VV. liilks, Mr. W'orth ington. Page Forly-mne CIVIL SERVICE GROUP The Commercial Course is one of the most important and practical courses in Petersburg High School. Two years of shorthand, two years of typewriting, and one year of bookkeeping are offered in our high school. Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on spelling, grammar, and speed and accuracy in skills. One of the main objectives of the training is to prepare students for life in the business world. One of the opportunities for employment afforded to seniors is through the State Merit examinations. With state permission this examination is conducted by Mrs. H. P. Satorius of the high school faculty. The test con- sists of three parts. The first is a two-hour test, evaluating the ability of the student in spelling, grammar, mathematics and office skills. The second part is a test in various typing skills, including work in rough drafts, letters, and general typing ability. The third part is a test in shorthand, dictation and transcription rates. If the student passes in each part of the examina- tion, he is called by the State Department for an oral interview. Last year twenty-five of our seniors participated in this examination, and students from two neighboring high schools participated in this test. Kitten on tbe Keys CIVIL SERVICE GROUP Top Row: Virginia Clark, Au- drey Creenhalgh, jean Goetting, Rose Marie Dambacher, jackie Krueger, Shirley Ball, Donna Derry, Glenna DeC-root, Shirley Sherrenf. Second Row: Clelabel Severns, Betty Lounsberry, Imo- gene Nottingham, Mrs. Satorius, Shirley Pratt, jo Anne Eades, Lucille Wernowsky. First Row: Betty Hagler, Rosalea Wernow-f sky, Shirley Tibbs, Margaret Mel' ton, Bernadine Smith, janice Echoff, Barbara,Page. 1 Page Fifty l H177-Ulff OLD BLACTK 7l'blQ1tf SCIENCE CLUB The Science Club with twenty charter members was organized in Oc- tober, 1946, under the direction of Mr. Carlock, who suggested the name pH'ers. The name has a dual meaning. lt is the scientific symbol reciprocal of the logarithm of the concentration of hydrogen ions in grams per liter or it is the acidity of a solution. Each member must choose a project pertaining to science. In order to become a member of the Science Club, a student must be either a junior or senior and have had at least two years of science or be taking a second. Meetings are held every other Wednesday on the eighth period in the science room. The highlight of the year was the Science Club party, in the science room on February 12, 1947. SCIENCE CLUB Top Row: Gerald McDaniel, Paul Fricke, Bill Garber, Don Loveless, Paul Vogt, Glenn Nick- ols. Second Row: Donna Brauer, Frances Rebbe, Mr. Carlock, jackie Krueger, Shirley Ball. First Row: Wayne Cum, Nick Thomas, Ed- ward Klingheil, Art Reiser, john Churchill, Leo Pickrell. Page Fifty-one J Wm: 794,17 J como was Jvvsioe was 2577512 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SOCIETY Fifty students from P.I-l.C.H.S. are enrolled in the International Students Society, an organization for promoting friendship among the young people of the different countries by means of friendly correspondence. Members carry on correspondence with young people in France, Sweden, Finland, India, Belgium, Switzerland, Hawaii, Malaya, java, China, Germany, and many other countries. 1947 is the 16th year for International Students, Over one million members are enrolled. We can be Good Neighbors best when we can communicate freely with each other. United Youth through I.S.S. can do much to create ln- ternational Friendship Goodwill, and United Nations. J 'Wish that J could Tlide Qlnside Ibis Letter INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS SOCIETY Top Row: Lyman Atterberry, Glenn Squires, j. C. Brown, hill Garbzr, G. W. Eilks, Wayne Colby, Kent Backs, Paul Vogt, David Greenwald. Fourth Row: Ann Connelly, Shirley Craig, Kathryn Finney, jackie Krueger, Nancy Craig, Eleanor Gurnsey, Alice Dirks, Georgia Lee Rawl- ings. Third Row: Betty Leach, Lois McHenry, David Watkins, Glenn Nickols, Leo Pickrel, Bud Scverns, Donna Brauer, Marilyn DeMonbrun. Second Row: Cle- label Severns, Betty Lounsberry, Glenna DeGroot, joan Stcinkrugcr, Frances Rebbe, Thelma jucrgcns, jean Goetting, joAnne Eadcs, Patty Whitehurst, First Row: Barbara Abbott, Carol Tippetz, Leora Attcrberry, Betty Hagler, Bernadine Smith, Georgia Wer- nowsky, Barbara Stout, Beverley jiskra. Page Fifty-tivo . C,4f'V'U' 'WE BE TRENDS? DEBATE The tlehate question Resolved that the Federal Government should provide complete medical care to all citizens at public expense , proved to he an interesting suhiect. The affirmative was upheld hy jerry Chalcraft and lit-tty Terhune, while David Watkins and jo Anne Eades supported the negative. Bill Wfood and Harold jurgens acted as alternates. The dehaters proved their ahility as they won their way into the state contest where they tied for filth place, winning three out of six debates. SPEECH DEPARTMENT The Speech Department, instructed hy Mr. Colden, enjoyed a highly successful year. They presented five one act plays-one in the fall, Every- thing's Off , the Christmas play, Winter Sunset , and three one act plays tor the Spring Contest. The casts for the contest plays follow: THE BISHOPTS CANDLESTICKS The Bishop ............................................,.,......e....,...........,. Art Reiser Pcrsome ,................e,,...,.. .,.....,,..,... D onna Derry fllrtric, ilu' maid t.,,,,,... ,.e..ee,, l 'arty Whitehurst The tforttviut ,........,,...,,,,.,..............,....e..,.,.,..,.,.............. Floyd Collins The Serttennt ...,,...tt,.,,,,,,,,,,...,,....Ttt,t,,,,e,...,......,,t, Robert McDaniel TllE SEVERED CORD Karl .....,,, ,.,..,,t,,..,,...,.......,...ee..e,,,,,.....,., David Watkins Amin .,,..e.., ,.t......,.,...,,r..,,,, B arhara jean Lounsherry jake ,,.,.... ........,......,..,,,,,...............,e,..e.... E loyd Collins SUBMERGED fflte Lover ',,t,,,,,,, .......,,..,,.,.,,,,,........,,,... .,,,..,.. W a yne Cum The Cowttrtl .....,...t ,,,...........,, F loyd Collins 1Tl.w Dreamer ......,.,. ....,,,, l lenry Whitelntrst 1Tltc tioiiiiunmlur ,.,,,,. ,.......,, R ohert McDaniel LTl1e Coeknev .T.,,,,.,,,,...,,....t,,..e.,,,.,, ........t,,,,,,,,,...........,... B ill XXfood QTlw Ilttllv ....,,..,.T,,.,,,,,,,,,.,,,,......,,.t.,,,,,,.,............te, Kenneth lluhhard The latter play was chosen to represent the school in the Sectional Con- test held at Lincoln, Illinois, March 15. Page Fifty-three Doctor, Lawyer, indian Chief .IUNIOR PLAY, OLD DOC November the 8th and 9th will be dates long remembered, for on those nights the class of '48 presented Old Doc , a comedy, by jean Lee Latham R. C. Golden directed the play. The plot was woven around a great doctor in a small town, it was 1 story of all people who live, though their stations in life be small, THE CAST Old Doc 'Hillary ,..,... ...................,..... .....,..,.,, j e rry Chalcraft flloung Doc fH1llr1ry .....,................................................ Robert Reiser jlflargarei ..,.....,..,..............,.....,..,.................... Georgia Lce Rawlings 7-Iclcn ...,.................,.. Marilyn De Monbrun, Barbara Lounsberry Dr. Brand .,,.........,.......,,..................,,.. J. C. Brown, Wayne Colby Lawyer Hcpple ....... ....,.....,.....,,. E dward Klingbeil Pa Brown l............ ........... G . W, Eilks Win Brown... ..,..............,..,.. Lois McHenry Yllrs. Cronin ......... ....,........................... R osie Denton Wlrs. Rosi ....... .....,........,,. B arbara Stout, Betty Leach Marv ........,,,.,..... ......... E velyn Ishmael, Catherine Finney Wlrs. Yllcllon .t...... ..,...............,,............... T helma jergens jane! ............. Dick ...... Lois ...,,... .......Bill Wood, Helen C-oetting Harold jurgens Connelly JUNIOR CLASS PLAY PICTURE Top Row: Lois McHenry, Mari- lyn De Monbrum, Barbara Stout, Evelyn Ishmael, Ann Connelly. Barbara Lounsberry, Betty Leach. Helen C-octling, Bill Wood, Rosie Denton. Front row: Bob Reiser, Eilks, jerry Chalcraft, jucrgens, -I. C. Brown, juergens, Georgia Lee C. W. Harold Thelma Rawlings. Page Fifty-four AND THE ANGELS SING Headed for Eden April 9 and 10, the senior class of Petersburg Harris Community High presented Headed for Eden , a comedy in Three Acts, directed by Mina M. Terry. Mrs. Oral Sleipworth, who runs a boarding-house ................................. ......,... V irginia Clark Umogene, a maid ......,............................... U-tank, who calls for the laundry .......... Dorothy Brill, a stenograpber for .........jean Goetting .........Dale Brown Spinlelewitz and Selzniclz, furriers ................ Clelabel Severns Peggy 'Walt,ers, a clerk at Sturm's Department Store ...................................... Lucille Wernowsky Qladys Jderniann, a mannequin ....... ................. D onna Derry Nancy Lane, a filing clerk at Orange Jiizz Company .................................. Jo Anne Eades Kate Roberts, a reporter on the Herald ........,. Bemadine Smith Rosina Blandish, a stenographer for La Salle Street Broker ...................... .............. B etty Hagler Barry Richards, her employer ........,...............,.........,. Nick Thomas Minnie Peters, a clerle at 'Woolworths .......... Rosalie Wernowsky Henry Banks, a truck Driver .................. ................. P aul Fricke Marcella Turner, a waitress when she has a job .........,.... Bob Roberts, fKate's brother ......... Sergeant Kelley, of the Chicago Motor Cycle Police .................,..,.,........... Ken THoward, a reporter on the Star Limpy , a bit of flotsam .......... .. Student Assistant ...,,...,..... Properties ...........,.,,......... Business Manager ...,.. Director ..................., .......Frances Rehhe ..........David Watkins Stanley Greenhalgh Reiser .........joe Leinherger .,.......,jackie Krueger .........,Donna Brauer .........Miss Masters ........Miss Terry Page Fifly-five 'Dlriloiig my Souuenfrs lUNIOR PLAY 1945 The claw of 1047 successfully presented as their iunior play The l :tt Minister, directed hy Mr. Colden. Pleasant memories of that suceu Lll pmduetifm are recalled hy this picture of the cast in costume. THE CAST lem: flltljreiloi, llvc serving maid ...,.,.. ,.,,..... j can Coetting 1T1'l7l7liL' tfriiilc, tl Yullllgl matron in ,llillil Lielil's illflflhll ........,.....,,..,.,....,.,. ...e...e,,, B etty llaglcr lilslwellv lhilwlfw, lhe 7li'oeler s llmlzllilcr ........e,,,,,., Bcrnzidine Smith Jllnrli, 'Null lieth! 8011, fl lloy ul lll7L'll7L' ...,.....,.eee David Watkiris 3lm'1llli'el llislmil, the little iiiiiiixlcrk inollwr ......,, JoAnne Fades flmiiii, llw lilllc lllllllSlt'l' ....,.....,,..,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,....,.,,,..... Floyd Miller llr. fllt'f?llL'L'll, lin alll-lrlslrikwiell fwlwsicinii ,,................ Art Reiser Rel: lime, the relernieil ziillngle ilrunlmril .....r,,. llrll l 4' ' Hit, lln llvlmsv ,,,,,,,,,e,,,,..e...,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,, Seiilmill Halliwell, el llie lirilsli nrliiv ....... fkliiiiiiv, ii lwumwlv-slrielseiz old woinan ,,,r.,, llliiiiiims Hulk, 'Tilwlvies lizrslmml .,..,,.,., .Rohert Melhniel ,wnlloniin Derry r,,,..,.l'aul Friclie ,,.,re,,.,l'atty Bust ,,,,,,rWa5'i1e Gum Page Fifiy-six 'Wk a in KW IK LHHW fAJfX'f,-ZW' T710 W nlwnwru llumc Ronan Mnthcnmlici milk HLJSS Ulf RH7l JIT S74'lN7Nlj 'HUURH lfuglixlm IX' Bookccping T IDCYXYT KNOTI' TVfHf7 ' lfcmmmics Page Fifly-seven The junior Board of the Reck', consists of students chosen from all classes to represent the student body. This board voices the opinions of the students and aids in formulating new ideas for the improvement of the center. Under their management a snack bar has been secured and a complete new job of redecorating the hall is under way with the aid of the new chair- man of the senior board, Reverend Loveless. Plans are being made for employing a full time hostess and moving the entire organization to the first floor where there are more opportunities for a hostess to supervise. The center is to be open every night but Sunday and on Sunday after- noons. The high lights of the year were the Valentine Dance, Platter Party, and the after game parties. The Kiwanis Club held a benefit basket-ball game for the recreation center which helped it in many ways. The young people were indeed thank- ful for this financial help as well as various other aids from the public. Not all of the high school students realize how fortunate we are to have such a well-equipped center. Rambling 'Wfecle' RECREATION BOARD Bill Wood, jean Goetting, Bill Cummings, Donna Derry, Chair- man, David Watkins, Reporter, Betty Terhune, Treasurer, Art Reiser, Ann Connelly, Barbara Stout, Kathryn Ann Finney. Page Fifty-eight Page Fifty-nine 1 , ,A li i U This is a Eoveiy 'Way to Spend an Evening fc Jeff W . ff Nl 15 ll THE JUNIOR-SENIOR PRGM Going to the Promn was the May theme song! On May 22 the junior- Senior Prom was held in the Abraham Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois. The guests were the Class of '47 the Faculty, and the Board of Education. The evening's festivities began with a delicious dinner, musically accom- panied with selections from famous operas. The theme for the program was Summer Symphonies? Our popular junior president, Bill Wood, gave the welcoming address, Art Reiser, the affa- ble senior class president, responded. The Nonettes, under the direction of Miss Fisherkeller, sang Stardust by Carmichael. Rose Room by Hickman, and Blue Skies' by Berlin. Mr. Liggett, our superintendent, gave the Farewell to the Seniors. Barbara Lounsberry and Wayne Cum sang the duet Will You Remem- ber from Maytime. A Recital of the Future honoring the seniors was presented by Georgia Lee Rawlings, Ann Connelly, Barbara Stout, Bob Reiser, and jerry Chalcraft. Floyd Collins delighted his audience with one of his dynamic readings. The Mixed Ensemble sang Smilin' Through. The program concluded, Bobby Kay's Orchestra furnished beautiful music for dancing. Page Sixty Page Sixly-one Z5 HONORS D. A. R. Pilgrimage .................................... ........ J ean Goetting D. A. R. Citizenship .......... ............... P atricia Bast D. A. R. Citizenship ............................................ Arthur Reiser, Jr. DISTRICT SPEECH CONTEST WINNERS Dramatic Reading .......................................................... Floyd Collins Humorous Declamation .....,... ........... j o Anne Eades Original Oration ....................................,...,................. Robert Reiser Extemporaneous Speaking ............................................ Arthur Reiser One Act Play Suhmerged ........ Wayne Gum, Robert McDaniel, William Wood, Kenneth Hubhard, Floyd Collins, Henry Whitehurst Oratorical Declamation ......... ...,,.,...... N ick Thomas National Forensic League ........ .......... F loyd Collins HONORS IN MUSIC Barbara Lounsherry-1 st in Dist., 2nd in State..C-irls' High Voice Clelahel Sevems-third in District .,....... Betty Hagler-third in District ............ medium voice ........high voice Wayne Gum-second in District ......... ......... l ow voice David Watkins--second in District. ........... . .......... ............ P iI1l10 jerry Chalcraft-second in District. .... 5 ................................... Piano Girls' Ensemble CNonetteD-second m District ........................ jo Anne Eades-second in District .............................. Clarinet Solo Page Sixty-llvo aw QT 1' 4 f Xl F A 4145 ' iiiu lj v' I 'W if rv QU if 'M ra! yy! K-, ,D 1 C' 1 . ,Lg if QMJYX. it Qi SENIOR CLASS WILL-1947 A. D. We the Senior Class of 1947 being of insane mind and crippled condition after passing through at least four years of high school in the city of Peters- burg, County of Menard, State of Illinois, the United States of America, do hereby make this our last will and testament. TO THE CLASSES To the Green Freshies we bequeath a little bit of our dignity. CWe can't spare too much.D To the silly sophomores we bequeath our academic achievements. To the jolly juniors we bequeath the task ol making a Sphinx as good as ours. Think you can do it? J ,Q5i.' A ABC oo0XXX X s Sl ?1 Q ' , f x? L r I Page Sixty- three 4 .ap H' 3 L.. 5 s ,,,'r' A ' v Q, Floyd Miller bequeaths his trumpet to Albert Frickeg -if T0. THE STUDENTS John Churchill bequeaths his naval knowledge to Admiral Nimitzf Shirley Ball bequeaths her long golden tresses to Donna Francis. ' Patricia Bast bequeaths her ability to make cherry pie to Betty Sharp. Joe Leinberger bequeaths his past romances to anyone who find time to do them justice. Jacqueline Krueger bequeaths her liking of the navy to any seafaring youth. David Watkins bequeaths his deep, debate tones to Bill Wood. Margaret Melton bequeaths her pleasant smile to Hershel Wagoner. Donna Brauer bequeaths her love for Oakford to Georgia Wemowsky. Wayne Sutton bequeaths his alertness and quickness on the basketball floor to Frankie Minder. ' Clelabel Severns bequeaths her musical ability to James Crain. Betty Hagler bequeaths her glamour to Audrey Clasing. Stanley Greenhalgh bequeaths his speedy driving to Lyman Atterberry. Jo Anne Eades bequeaths her dramatic ability to Barbara Abott. Shirley Pratt bequeaths to goemetry class. Wayne Gum bequeaths his r'rooning to Estill Sanders. Lucille Wernowsky bequeaths her happy chatter to Coach Wallo. Glenn Nichols bequeathghf scientific interests and achievements to Sammy Hudspeth. ., Arthur Juergens bequeathse ,elfoQ'h1p six-foot six stature to Carol Kellogg. 1 ,- 'f fa Paul Fricke bequeaths his surpluigtfmfsvigoii and vitality to Bill Garber. Dale Brown bequeathshis, love case to Sherlock Holmes. t Bernadine Smith beqaeQ her zavawoman technique to Gebrgialee Rawlings. 'Q , li' A' , Henry Xllfhitehurst bequeaths his dainty appetite to Bud Severns. ', Jean Goetting bequeaths her skill in helpinggeachers to E. John Klingbeil. 0 - ' tl Donald Loveless bequeaths hi big feet, long legs, and corny jokes to is . - 1 1 - . '5 Paul'l ibbs.',1 W fe P' .gi . i Donna Hay'den and Janice Eckhoff mquhath their engagements to Leora ' 'Spd Lois ftterberry. I . ' I 'f ' it 3' , 5' Franks Rebbe bl, thger hiking ability to ,Mary Ann Lynn. , , , Robert McDaniels. 'equeaths hi! sfuaiogs mannob and'iathletic'career'tb f' W. GUS, his brotlfeii59 if . , ' . ' l - Q' l 6 Shirley Tibbwequeaths her calmness tb Joan Stefnkruger. Q - ' ' A 5' '59 . Floyd Co' mlfiaths is option og Tallula girls to David Greenwald. 5' .. Ixgogene Nottingham' bequeaths her shyness to Bill Cummings. 1 Glenna DeGroot bequeaths hefiove for dear old P. H. C. H. S. to Jessie Eairow. , 1 ' Kenneth Humnard beqikghs fenfof his wavy locks to Artlv' Stewart., Virginia .Cl bgqueat'hs,l1erfQrwgo Boarding House for Glilsatohfiy- ,one who isvJ'H ' L for Edeifvlq' .5 'l Q., 7 u ,- ' Q, Rosalea' Y i' sky ljqueagg her aimbitim'to Edward .Deqmpnf Donna bequeaths ,he R aite Bureau to hersister. Clf she needs it.J Arthur Reiser bequeaths his persuagive manner to Kent, Backs. ' ' Shirley Sherren bequeaths her bashfulness to. Jane Thomas and Joanne Emmett. l S- ,,, 3' . Nancy Craig bequeaths her athletic prdwess to Irving Moody. I. Nick Thomas beqyeaths his numerous romances to Carol Tippett. ' Betty Jane Lousbefry ,bequeaths her charming giggle to Ann Connelly. ' Rose Marie Danibachenbequeaths her angelic disposition to Patty White: hurstf '- E i. ' i K Leo Pickerell bequeaths his million questions to the faculty. . - We, the senior class'Qf',1947, 'have hereunto and to a duplicate hereof, set . our hands on this thirtieth day of May one thousand nine hundred and forty-. seven. . . -e ' ' Y gg Page Sixiy-four , , 4 . , , Q , Qlfvia Hag-lbe'QtlQiiths dancing. ability tjd Kenneth Pettitlg , . -' . 3' -2- f F 5 s METRONOME Yllemories CNotes from a High School Balladj Sept. 3 First day of class Freshees bow as Sizrsuons pass. Qreen Eyes Sept. 10 Jake me out to the ball game Mason City was tops, we won iust the same. Sept. 13 'Take me out to the park. We did it again. Some lark. Sept. 20 Not an overgrown termite nor a honey bee's hum just Hoolie at work on the tables, by gum! V just 'Whistle 'While You Work. Sept. 27 We have the Log rolling, the staff is complete, With rhythm and pep, it's right on the heat! Wight and Day. Oct. 4 Officers were elected and the results are unfurled ' Three girls hold positions , it's sure a man's world! e Ny Man. Oct. 7 . The kids on their toes, without coat or hat, - Completed a fire Adrill in sixty-five flat! Give We Tioe Seconds More! Oct. 14 Miss Terry tests Seniors in regard to eye cue Boy, are we Quiz Kids! Comment: Says who? 'Who. Oct. 15 That picture man! Again! I do declare l haven't a decent thing to wear. 2-labpy Days Are fHere Again. Oct. 18 Baseball season over 5 2 losses 7 wins. Proofs- were returned. Must be the lens. 'L Zip-a- Dee Doo Dah. Oct. 21 Nonet makes appearance first at the Wagon Wheel Such charm, such smiles! 'Tis said they use Teel! Smiles Oct. 22 Class rings arrive, the Seniors are charmed. The belated arrival had them alarmed. Toe Qot Rings on My i'Fingers. Nov. 1 Blue Jay in good shape, our fairy waves wand. Gummy wishes perfect form, pref- erably blonde. A A Pretty Cq-ed 27-las Qone to -My imma. , Nov. 4 ' . Elected our cheerleaders, a happy Big Four- For all our opponents: i'Richard, Open the Door. Nov. 7 and 8 . juniors give class play two nights in 3 f0W What's up, Doc? Boys' Ensemble should know. 'U 'Wuv a 'Wabbit. Nov. 8 Sphinx staff announced at this early date. Now comes the question: What makes the book late?', 'Say Jt Jsn't So. Nov. 15 Hail to the Freshmen-their recep- tion was gay. The usual corn in an unusual way! Tor i'He's a jolly Qood Fellow. Nov. 18 Mr. Carlock tells of his Navy Days' Lore. ' The assembly enjoyed it-we're ready for more. Anchors Aweighf' Nov. 22 V The boys hold the limelight in jack- ets of plaid, F.H.A. holds third meeting. Coos, J time was had. fg' fThat's for Me. '.'m ,Page Sixty'five Nov. 26 Seniors choose invitations, find it much funi Memory books, too-Class plans are begun. Together, Nov. 27 Social hour in the band room-a very nice way To welcome Thanksgiving and a gay holiday. fHappy J-loliday. , Dec. 2 Seniors put on a Tom Brennaman show The hats were outstanding-Had to be so! you Q0 to My Head Dec. 6 Blue Jays are tops with five wins to date Next game with Feitshans. How do we rate? Ain't 7l'lisbehaoin'. Dec. 14 Debate group at Normal won two out of four. The contest's ahead, they're plan- ning for more. Dingell Bills. Dec. 16 , Mrs. Satorius entertains juniors at home Monday eve. A ,- Christmas tree, fun, and eats , tlfgy hated to leave. jolly Old Saint Nicholas. Dec. 20 7 Our Christmas Homecoming didn't lack punch. - With music, drama, dancing, we welcomed the bunch, I fl'll Be J-lome for Christmas. Dec. 21-jan. 6 , ' ' The school was most quiet and all through the house Not a creature was stirring, well, maybe a mouse. Santa Claus Us Coming to Town. jan. 6 4 Mr. Eckland performs with gay Nw melody. , He can play everything in any old .A key. n.. la S 4 if 1 ,f. i xx I Y o .ri -jr ,Lf .- Wt ii S . . .. .rr -vi . vcr! -. ,ng vm- - ei,-t 2 w -t h fFascinatin' Rhythm. jan. 8 Photographer came, made pictures at will Clubs, classes, and staffs-the year book to fill. if fl fHad a Talking Picture. jan. 9 and 10 Blue Jays take New Holland, to Athens bow, Defeat Mason City-Dope Bl!Ck'3t tells how. That Little Dream Qot Nowhere. Jan. 21 I Mail from foreign friends pours in. Debate Socialized Medicine in gym. H Jt's the Talk of the Town. jan. 27 Semesters are over-ah, blessed relief Seniors take Preference tests, re- sults past belief! They Didn't Believe Ne. jan. 30 F.H.A. holds party-Science Club plans some fun, Treasure Island movie delights everyone! a1in't 'We Qo! Tun. Feb. 10 and 11 Seniors measured for gowns. They really must fit. Sgt. Kent talked on Safety-we all liked his wit. There'll lie Some Changes Tlfladef' Feb. 12 For Sphinx, Engraving Company sends man To meet with the Staff and help on Q the plan. Jl1w Day Wow. Feb. 18 A program of music by Glee Club and Band, With Nonet and mixed chorus lending a hand, 7l4usic for Tl4illions. Feb. 21 Last Days of Pompeii. We gave this movie four bells. . Mr. Wallo's talk gave interest to story it tells. :ixfgf 4 if .1 ,W . A 0 ., r Oh, Jtalia, Jtalia Beloved. March 1 District Speech Contest here. Lasted all day Orations and readings. Queen Dra- ma held sway! T-lere Comes the Show Boat. March 14 Seniors' Annual Class Party. Much fun for one night, Mrs. Pond talked on autographs for students' delight. These Are the Things J Love. March 15 Debate team wins Sectional, so glad to relate. April 11 and 12 they'll go to the State. e Tm Sitting on Top of the World. March 21 Students are grateful for spring' holiday As teachers go to Springfield to l. S. T. A. Suddenly fIt's Spring. March 29 Music contest at Virden. We trav- eled by bus Good time and good ratings. just leave that to us. Can't T-ielp Singing. April 2 Mrs. Peterson's Sophees put on a good show. The build-up was worthy, we'll have you to know. Did You Ever See a Dream 'Walkingf' April 9 and 10 Seniors give Class play, Headed for Eden. Twas really great, and well worth repeatin'. Tm just 'Wild About fHenry. April 16 , P. H. S. welcomes sub-freshmen. Twenty-eight if you please, To our hearts and our building, we gave them the keys. Baby Tacef' April 19 Our band went to Virden for judges to play Will give Annual concert early in Page Sixty'six ,uv May And the Band Played On. April 25 Miss Fisherkeller treats Nonet with jolliest spree, The dinner and operetta were fine as could be. S This Us a Lovely 'Way to Spend on Evening. May 1 We love you, little Freshmen, for such a program gay Tut, tut, Mr. Carlock-We Seniors aren't that way! Tuttle-Tale. May 6 Miss Grossman presents band in annual review, The concert was great. Five seniors adieu. 'We Could Make Such Wonderful Music. May 15 Enter garlands of girls in the Mid- dle of May. The glee club takes the Spotlight in gorgeous array. . 7t's a Qrand Wight for Singing. May 17 Seniors take trip, to explore famous cave. Twain's home in Hannibal. My, how we rave! Qet Out of Town. May 22 The Prom with gay music-Oh, ioy it's here. Thanks to the juniors for the dance of the year! Top T-lat, 'White Tic, and Tails. May 23 Class Night for the Seniors who really have class. May 25 Baccalaureate to inspire them. How soon these all pass. May 30 Seniors graduate, proud each mother and dad. School year is over. We're both sad and glad. ' Miss you. THANKS FOR THE MEMORY 5 X 0 ' 'Q K Nl X 5' 'Ks ' 1.2, .z,,1 . hifi' A., Page Sixty-seven 'WW ,E 3 E WN kit lkgb W ff4f 7 'S- 1 2 9 . W ' f f 'P,fj .,f X Y- - 'P , - ' . 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