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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1952 volume:

THE SPHIHX 1952 VOL. XI PUBLISHED BY THE SEHIOR GLASS PETERSBURG HARRIS HIGH SGHOOL PETERSBURG, ILLIHOIS Superintendent of Petersburg Community Unit District 201 Principal of Harris High School. Missouri School Mines. Virginia Military Institute. University of Illinois B.S. THE DEDICATION JOHN P. LIGGETT University of Illinois M.S. s Columbia universify. 'N-Ananrvvy fvvvvvvvs ln the Petersburg High School League we have a capable commissioner in our beloved superintendent, Mr. Liggett. Commissioner Liggett with his advisory council our school board, has developed our Petersburg League into one of the most outstand: ing in this territory. When the Coaches, our qualified teachers, deem it necessary to send a player to Commissioner Liggett for discipline, invariably the player is helped in such a way that thcre's no malice held and only good sportsmanship and a cooperating attitude prevail. Through Commissioner Liggett's guidance, our Petersburg teams have developed a commendable school spirit. With our commissioner's friendly, tactful manner, the players, by imitation of their leader, are welcomed to all visiting communities. Under iuch management only the highest morale is prevalent in Petersburg High School eague. A To John P. Liggett, our esteemed superintendent, we the Senior Class affection- ately dedicate this, our 1952 yearbook. ,. --. .lug TEAM ADVISORY COUNCI lk -l WX ,,,..-av' W. G. Satorius. G. Sam Watkins, President. John Schirding, W. Irving Brown John Boesdorfer. Jep Grosboll. Neuman Stevens, Sr., Secretary. THE SITE OF TRAINING AND EXHIBITION COACHES N E T S CHESTER E. ADAMS KENNETH L. CURRY Speech Chemistry Social Science General Science University of Miami A'B' Illinois State Normal U., B.S. M.S. FREDA BOWER E 5 LEONARD E. GREATHOUSE Social Science Physical Education Biology Peizogtate Teachers College A B ifjasgeirn Illinois State College B.S. iiliignois State Normal Univeilsitsj Il - . . lf: 25.7. I 9? F . I ' A RICHARD C. HARDER EDITH L. MASTERS Mathematics Librarian H U , ,t Illinois State Normal University Eggfiffclggoco ege' Bs mversl y B.S. M.E. . E E RUTH PETERSON R B. Ll. wAY Enslif . . . MILRGUEE lgimicro 0 University of Ilhnois, James M1111- ome C kin University, University of Chi- Carthage College, Eastern State cago Ph. B.. University of Southern Teachers College, B. Ed. California. V w -6? xxx LOREN D. RASPLICA IYATHALIE SPENCE Band Vocal Music Cosmopolitan School of Music, James Millikin University B.M.E. James Millikin University B.M.E., Northwestern University, Univers- ity of Gklahoma, M. in M. Ed. 5 5 RUTH H' WILDER Ph ' I Ed f' CHARLOTTE E. sA'roRlus T Vim W' 'on . YPm9 Commercial . Augustana College, A.B., Columbia Lake Fofest Cflllege B-A-' Uulvers University M.A., Gregg College. lty Of WISCOUSID B.S- l L MINA M. TERRY JEAN SATORIUS Assistant Principal, High School 2Aena ':,fnQ::'fY Speech . orrecu I Enqhsh MacMurray College, Illinois State l.ahn Normal University, B.S. in Educa- Illinois State Normal University tion. golorado Teachers College inois College A. B. R y C. L University of Illinois M. A. Z . lic. DEN Columbia University 533:31 'Hence Debate M' J IWORTHINGTON Illinois State Normal University A9 'WHU ' B. Ed., Miami University, Oxford, University of Illinois B. S. Ohio, M.A. COACHES i i IVAN L. SANDERS Junior High School Mathematics Shop Gem Citv Business College, Quincy B.A., Illinois State Normal Univer- sity, Western Illinois State Normal, Macomb. HELEN MALLERGREN Junior High School Language, Arts Illinois College B.A. I ANN BRASS Secretary to Superintendent. 'BQ THOMAS FREEBAIRN Principal Junior High School Physical Education Social Science Eastern Illinois State Normal B.S NORMA LENZ Junior High School Fine Arts Science Illinois College. MacMurray Col lege, Illinois Wesleyan WILLIAM MESSINGER Transportation Manager Visual Aids Operator. CUSTODIANS Kenny Page Willy Weidhuner Hooley Doyen What do you do when you hit your thumb? Farm Shop-Mr. Worthington. fl K K sam., a Four score and seven years ago , ,, M Speech-Mr. Golden lf two plus three equals five, what does x plus y equal? Advanced Algebra-Mr. Harder. SENIOR EMBLEMS CLASS COLORS Orchid and White CLASS FLOWER Orchid CLASS MOTTO Onward to Unknown Horizons w l SENIOR CLASS CAPTAINS Warren Caldwell, Vice President Berniece Fricke, Secretary, Kenneth Brown, President Carl Nies, Treasurer. SENIOR HISTORY On August 30, 1948, a team of sixty-eight green, but eager, freshmen entered the halls of P.H.H.S. The class coaches were: Miss Smith, Miss Brauer, and Mr. Worth- ington. The class officers were: President Bill Tibbs' Vice-President Warren Cald well, Secretary, Jim Stuhmerg Treasurer, Gene Andersoyng Student-Council Representa: tive, Phillip Watkins. These officers captained the class admirably. Returning cheerfully in the fall of 1949, we chose as our leaders: President, Bob Nelson, Vice-President, Berniece Frickeg Secretary, Warren Caldwell, Treasurer, Joe Lynn, Student Council Members, Benny Carter, and Gene Anderson. Class coaches were Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Greathouse, and Mr. Moll. When we returned to P.H.H.S. with two years of ball game experience, we chose as our officers: President, Bill Tozer, Vice-President, Gene Anderson, Secretary-Treas- urer, Sally Swanson, Student Council Representatives-Kenny Brown, Bob Koch, and Richard Weidhuner. The coaches were: Mrs. Satorius, Miss Holloway, Miss Spence, and Mr. Golden. Two great baskets of the year were the Junior-Senior Prom and the junior play 'tClementine. We returned to the fourth quarter with an abundance of ambition and talent. We elected as our officers: President, Kenny Browng Vice-President, Warren Caldwell, Secretary, Berniece Frickeg Treasurer, Carl Nies, Student Council Members-Bob Nelson, Joan Ortman, Bob Koch and Gene Anderson. Our sponsors were Miss Terry, Miss Bower, Miss Masters, and Mr. Rasplica. One of the great successes of our senior years was our play January Thaw, di- rected by Mr. Adams. P HIXQVS all say that we are sorry to be leaving the halls and classrooms of GOOD OLD VARSITY TEAM 4-.-.V KENNETH BROWN uKenll Senior Class President: Pep Club 3.4: Sphinx Staff 3: Lettermen's Club. Sec- retary 3-President 4: Basketball 1,2,3,41 Football 1,2,3.4-Captain 3.4: Track 1,2.3.4.-Captain 3: Baseball 1,2,3,4. F.F.A. 1,2,3,4-President 4: Intra-murals 1.2.3,4: Student Council 3-Treasurer: Speech Contest 4: Senior Play. BERNIECE FRICKE uRedu Sophomore Vice-President: I.S.S. 3,4- President 4: Nature Club 2.3.4-Presi- dent 4: Senior Class Secretary: Pep Club 3.4-Vice-President 4: Science Club 1: Sphinx 4: Library Staff 2.3.41 Intra-mur- als 1,2.3.4: Junior Play: Latin Club 1.2- President 2: New Salem Log 1: Christ- mas Play 1: Senior Play. VERNON GARRETT Sphinx Staff 4: Science Club 1: F.F.A. Vernie' 1.2. ROBERT KOCH llBobll Student Council 3.4-Vice-President 4: Basketball 1,2,3,4: Football 1,4: Let- t61'II'l8Il,S Club 3,4-Vice-President 4: Na- ture Club 2,3.4: Science Club 1: I.S.S. 3: Track 3: Intra-murals 1,2.3,4: F.F.A. 1.2,3,4: Sphinx Staff 3,4-Reporter: Pep Club 3.4. LEONA WILSON F.H.A. 1.2,3.4: Nature Club 2: Science Club: I.S.S. 2: Library Staff 4. DORIS FRICKE Renie Nature Club 2.3.41 I.S.S. 1.2.3.4-Secree tary 4: Band 2.3.41 Pep Club 3.4: F.H.A. 1: Intra-murals 2.3.41 Sphinx Staff 3: Science Club. SHIRLEY FRY Transfer from Pleasant Plains Chorus 3.4: Pep Club 3.4: F.H.A. 3,4. GLEN KNOUS Rang8r Science Club 1: Football Manager l: Basketball Manager 1: Nature Club 2: Senior Play. KATHRYN ANN FAITH llKayIl I.S.S. 33 Chorus 1.2,3,4: F.H.A. 2.3.43 Science Club 13 Intra-murals 3,43 Nature Club 2.3.43 Library Staff 2,35 Sphinx Staff 43 Junior Playg Pep Club 3.43 Senior Play. HAZEL WOODS Vickie F.H.A. 132,3,4g I.S.S. 13 Nature Club 2.3.43 Science Club lg Pep Club 3,43 In- tra-murals 1,2,3,4. JOHN LYNN F.F.A. 1,2.3,4g Nature Club 233,43 Foot- ball 3,43 Science Club 11 Intra-murals 1.2.43 Lettermen's Club 43 Pep Club 3.4. JOE LYNN ll-'cell Basketball 1,2,3,4g Football 2,45 Pep Club 3.4: Track 2,3,43 Lettermen's Club 3.44 Science Club 13 Nature Club 3- Vice-President 33 I.S.S. 35 Intra-murals 1,2,3,4g Senior Playg Freshman Class Treasurer. DOTTY STEWART Transfer from Ursuline Academy unofiyu I.S.S. 33 F.H.A. 2.3.43 Nature Club 2.3: Pep Club 3,4. ANNA MARIE EBERHARD F.H.A. 1,2,3,43 Nature Club 23 Science Club 1g I.S.S. 2. JAMES STUHMER uMon',yu Nature Club 2.3.43 Science Club 15 Pep Club 3,45 Freshman Class Secretary. VARSITY TEAM 'hu' WILLIAM TOZER lIBiHll Orchestra 2,45 Science Club 1: Brass Sextet 253,45 Visual Aids 3,45 Junior Class President5 Contest Play 35 Band 1,2,3,45 Sports Reporter for Journal 25 Christmas Play 15 Junior Play5 Basket- ball 15 Football 1,253,415 Track 1.253545 Lettermen's Club 3,45 Nature Club 2,4. Sphinx Staff 1,2,3,45 Co-Editor of Sphinx 4: Pep Club 354: President 4. ROBERT NELSON Robin Student Council 4-President 45 I.S.S. 2.3.45 Nature Club 2.35 Sphinx Staff 3,45 Pep Club 3,45 Speech Contest 45 Science Club 15 Treasurer 1: Junior Playg Sopho- more Class President: Senior Play. JOANN DUNCHEON F.H.A. 1.45 Intra-murals 1,2,3,4: Science Club 1. EULA MAE GERDES uGertll Pep Club 3,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Latin Club 3,4-President 35 Intra-murals 2,3,45 Science Club 15 I.S.S. 2,45 National Fo- rensic League 3,45 Sphinx Staff 1,2,3,45 Co-Editor of Sphinx 45 Debate 2,35 Na- ture Club 2,3,45 Chorus 35 Library Staff 4. PHILLIP WATKINS Webfoot Intra-murals 2,3,45 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4- Secretary 45 Basketball Manager 15 Bas- ketball 2,3,45 Science Club 15 Nature Club 2,3,4-Vice-President 45 Student Council 15 Speech Contest 45 Football 1.2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Sphinx Staff 35 Lettermenls Club 3,45 Track 3,45 Pep Club-Secretary-Treasurer 45 Senior Play. RICHARD PRATT Dick F.F.A. 2,3545 Intra-murals 15 Science 1: Sphinx Staff 45 Pep Club 4. MARY ROSE WHITLEY Rosie F.H.A. 15 Nature Club 2,45 Intra-murals 35 Science Club 15 Chorus 1. IRENE WOODS BARRETT Nature Club 253,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 ln- tra-murals 1,2,35 Science Club 15 Pep Club 3,45 Chorus 1,2. RICHARD WEIDHUNER Willie Nature Club 2,3,45 Pep Club 35 Science Club lg Junior Playg Intra-murals 1,25 Sphinx Staff 45 Student Council 3: I.S.S. 1. JAMES REYNOLDS Bud Pep Club 3,45 Basketball 2,3,4g Sphinx Staff 45 Football 1,2,3,45 Science Clubg I.S.S. 35 Intra-murals 1,2,3,45 Nature Club 2,3,4-Vice-President 25 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4-Vice-President 4. SALLY SWANSON Sal Chorus 1,2,3,45 Band 1,2,3,45 Junior Class Secretary-Treasurerg Orchestra 2,45 Sphinx Staff 1,2,3,45 Girls Vocal Ensem- ble 1,2,3,45 Library Staff 1,2,3,45 Pep Club 3,45 Mixed Ensemble 35 Latin Club 1,2-Secretary 2g Science Club 15 Clari- net Quartette 1,2,3,45 Senior Play. LOLA JEAN ARMSTRONG llpetell F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Nature Club 25 Science Club 15 Library Staff 45 Chorus 1. WARREN CALDWELL Caldwell Science Club 1-Vice-Presidentg Sphinx Staff 45 Nature Club 2,3,45 Freshman Class Treasurerg Basketball 1,2,3,45 Let- termen's Club 45 Baseball 2,3,45 Track l,2,3,45 Senior Class Vice'Presidentg Pep Club 45 Junior Playg Senior Play. CARL NIES Transfer from Port Angeles, Wash. Band 45 Sphinx Staff 45 Pep Club 45 Senior Class Treasurer. PHYLLIS DIETSCH Duchess Band 1,25 Chorus 1,2,3,4g Nature Club 2,3,45 F.H.A. 45 Sphinx 35 I.S.S. 3,45 Science Club 15 Intra-murals 253,45 Junior Playg Pep Club 3,45 Senior Play. VARSITY TEAM l Lb WILLARD KELLOGG Nature Club 2,35 Science Club lg I.S.S. IIBUZZII 1,2. COZETTE MOORE Ginger Chorus 1: I.S.S. 2: Nature Club 2: F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Science Club 1. WILLIAM MCDOUGALL llMaclI Nature Club 3.4: Scivncc Club 1: Pep Club 4. MERLE CONKEY Junior Lettermen's Club 4: Football 1,2,3,43 I.S.S. 3g Baseball 1,2,3,4g Junior Playg Pep Club 3,45 Nature Club 2,3,4g Intra- murals 3,4g Science Club 15 Sphinx Staff 1,4. MARY HANSEN Weisie Pep Club 3,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g Nature Club 2,3,4g Sphinx Staff 3,4g Chorus 2: Intra-murals 3,49 Science Club 1. VIOLA NOLTING llvill F.H.A. 1.23.41 Nature Club 2,3.4: Science Club 1: Intra-murals 1,2.3: Pep Club 3.4. WILLIAM TIBBS llRockyu Science Club 1: Freshmen Class Presi- dent. GENE ANDERSON Bug Eye Freshmen Class Treasurerg Basketball 1,2,3,45 Intra-murals 1,2,3,45 Lettermens Club 3,45 Science Club 15 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Track 3,45 Football 1,2,45 Pep Club 3,45 Nature Club 35 Student Council 2,45 Junior Class Vice-President. SARA RAWLINGS Meri Sphinx 3,45 New Salem Log 15 Speech Contest 2,3,45 Junior Play5 Pep Club 3.45 National Forensic League 3,45 I.S.S. 2, 3,45 F.H.A. 1,2,3,4 Vice-President 3- President 45 Nature Club 2,3,45 Chorus 3,45 Library Staff 1,2,3,45 Senior Play. JOAN ORTMAN Bones F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Nature Club 2,3,45 Intra- murals 15 Student Council 45 Science Club 1-Reporterg Junior Playg I.S.S. 3,45 Sphinx Staff 45 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Pep Club 3,45 Senior Play. ERNEST KING Ernie Basketball 2,3,45 Lettermen's Club 45 Intra-murals 2,45 Science Club 15 F.F.A. 1,2,3,4. ROGER LYNN BACKS lIRogll F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 Science Club 15 Sphinx Staff 45 Nature Club 2,3.45 I.S.S. 3: Pep Club 3,4. ROSEMARY LEE Mickey F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Chorus 1.2,3,45 Nature Club 2,3545 Science Club 15 Sphinx Staff 45 Band 15 Pep Club 3,4. DONA GARRISON uoonau F.H.A. 15 Nature Club 2,35 Pep Club 3,45 Chorus 1,2,3,45 Intra-murals 1.45 Band 1,25 Science Club 15 I.S.S. 3. RICHARD SHAWVER Dick F.F.A. 1,2,45 Science Club 1. JUNIOR VARSITY 1 mills JUNIOR CLASS CAPTAINS Karen Smith. President, Benny Leonard. Treasurer: Ruth Behrends, Vice-President. Top Row: Carole Hubbartt, Morris Giffin, Dewey Lynn, Benny Leonard, Gene Bal- ster. Karen Smith. Third Row: Lela Broaddus, Nancy Mitchell, Lois Wilkin, Janice Armstrong, Joyce Hollis, Carroll Elliott. t . h I 1 Second Row: Clara Wilson, LaVerne Weldhuner, Hazel Gillmore, Jill Short, Se ma Snyder. First Row: Hermina Taapken, Richard Denton, Arthur Wiseman, Dennis Harper, Joan Sampson. l JUNIOR HISTORY In the month of September 1949, sixty-four green freshmen started their educa- tional careers. Their beginning coaches were Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Moll, and Mr. Worth- ington. The officers picked to lead the class were: President, Karen Smith, Vice- President, Ruth Pelham: Treasurer, Frank Arnberger: Secretary. Eugene Balster: Student Council representative. Eddie Hopper. Only fifty-five reservists came back for the second quarter. The coaches now were Mrs. Peterson, Mr. Moll. and Mr. Greathouse. They chose for officers: President. Denny Harper: Vice-President. Karen Smith: Secretary. Thelma Snyder: Treasurer, Orene Arnold: Student Council Members, Selma Snyder and Dewey Lynn. Forty-eight juniors returned for the Junior Varsity team. Their coaches were Mrs. Satorius, Miss Holloway. Miss Spence. and Mr. Golden. The class chose as Presi- dent, Karen Smith: Vice-President, Ruth Behrends: Secretary-Treasurer, Benny Leon- ard, Student Council members. Denny Harper. Eugene Balster. and Doris Emmett. Two events which the class will always remember were the junior play Not In a Thousand Years and the Junior-Senior Prom. The juniors are looking forward to their final year on the Varsity Team. Top Row: Frank Amberger, Eddie Hopper, Nancy Lynn, Twain Sponsler, George Wesseleman. Third Row: Connie Miller, June DeWitt, Rosemary DeWitt, Orene Arnold, Mary Ella Barbee, Delores Watkins, Second Row: Thelma Snyder, Doris Emmett, Jean Sitzman, Joan Lewis, Jo Green. First Row: Ruth Behrends, Helen Sutton, Mary Hinrichs, Bob Heyen, Melvin New- man, Willard Miller. RESERVISTS ls SOPHOMORE CAPTAINS dent. Top Row: George Baum, Pete Claussen, Paul Finley, Hank Abbott, David Lee, Tom Zimmerman, Paul Gleason. Third Row: Bonnie Anderson, Nancy Schafer, Shirley Colby, Betty Ray. Patty Ishmael, Colleen Tibbs. Second Row: Marilyn Hansen, Doris Sharp, Fred Gleason. Kay Ogden. Kay Hir- barger, Arlene Guinan. First Row: Valerie Hayden, Bonnie Tuttle, Judy Rebbe, Richard Stout, Robert Sampson, Richard King. Absent: Dale Stahl, Wanda Justice, William Kinney, Cora Baylor. .loan Sitzman, Secretary: Wayne Ishmael. Treasurer: Tom Zimmerman. President: Dale Whitehurst. Vicc-Presi- SOPHOMORE HISTORY ln 1951 an eager group entered the second quarter of the great ball game, their high school career. To guide them through the year they elected as Captain Tom Zimmerman and as his aide Dale Whitehurst, They selected Joan Sltzman to keep the records and Wayne Ishmael to guard the finances. Kay Harbarger and Tom Mc- Dougall received the jobs as representatives on the Student Council. The sophomores were active in extra-curricular activities. Four of their members made up the debate team. The class was represented admirably in sports. As in former years. the sophomore class presented a stunt, directed by Mrs. Peterson, for assembly. To make their year successful they were fortunate in having Mrs. Peterson, Mr. C-reathouse, and Mr. Harder for their coaches. Top Row: Dale Whitehurst, John Stewart, Jim Swanson, Bob Moore, Tom McDougal, Donald Bailey, Edgar Emmett. Third Row: Barbara Bergen, Betty Shawver, Mary Lou Matthews, Karen Hubbard, Lois McDaniel, Yvonne Vogt. Second Row: Joan Sitzman, Virginia Peterson, Beverly Wernosky, Paul Schafer, Tony Grosboll, Edward Haynes. First Row: Mary Gurnsey, Betty Parkinson, Ann Peterson, Wayne Ishmael, Jerry Winner, Don Hill. SCRUBS. l I ' w ' m ' u ' 1 ' r U r FRESHMAN CAPTAINS President: Dale Snyder. Treasurer: Joe Reynolds, Vice-President. Top Row: John Feagans, Phillip Williams, Larry Dick, Frank Sargent, Freddie Clnussen, Frank Miller, Steve Knoles, Art Atterberry, Donald Armstrong. Third Row: Clarice Emmett, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Patty Shawgo, Anita Moss. Delores Denton, Marion McDougall, Donna Eberhard, Nancy Johnson, Marilee Phelps. Second Row: Rose Pritchett, Jo Severns, Kenneth Prittchet, Kenneth Green, Bob McNeil, Duane Greenhalgh, Johnnie Hudspeth, Herman Gutman, Jackie Sims. First Row: Joe Reynolds, Richard Collins. Ann Rosendahl, Nancy Atterberry. De- lores Garrison, Ruth Watkins, Bob Lewis, John Ball. Absent: William Brandt, Jack Barbee, Danny Barbee. Joyce Severns. Secretary: Paul Altig, FRESHMAN HISTORY Seventy-four timid freshmen entered the first quarter at P.H.H.S. They were an industrious group ready to tackle the tasks before them. They appeared to be amhitious enough to outshine all other freshmen who had gone through that dont' before them. Mr. Worthington, Mr. Curry. and Miss Wilder were the class sponsors. At the first class meeting the officers elected were: President, Paul Altig: Vice-President. Joe Reynoldsg Secretary, Joyce Severnsg Treasurer, Dale Snyder: and Student Council Representative, Donald Wayne Armstrong. On Novmber 9 the class enjoyed a party of games and dancing in the band room. Top Row: Richard Barbee, Donald Armstrong, Bob Tozer, Gerald Nissen, Steve Vogt, Charles Angel, Donald Williams, Lloyd Lounsberry, Raymond Moss. Third Row: Joyce Severns, Donna Justice, Joyce Tozer, Ruth Meyer, Laurena Hill, Martha Gillmore, Betty Wilson, Joann Amberger. Second Row: Wayne Fairow, Donald Neumann, Jim Vestal, Marion Woods, Melvin Boehm, Kenneth Bale, Paul Altig, Alfred Barbee, Dale Snyder. First Row: Wanda Fairow, Sally Claussen, Harlene Bale, Sara Connelly Julia Taap- ken. Audrey Wilson, Edna Atterberry, Roselyn Nance. PROSPECTS Eighth Grade ln thie fall of 1951, fifty-six eighth graders started their year with a basket in thefr choosing of class officers. They chose Leo Stewart as President, Barbara Heyen. Vice-President, and Stanley Carter as Secretary-Treasurer. The class contributed as cheerleaders Rosemary Watkins and Tequilla Hill. The following students from the eighth grade helped make up the chorus for the annual contest: Paula Bell, Joann Boesdorfer,.Gordon Branchfield, Glenna Case, Jean- nette Stewart. Mary Todd. and Rosemary Watkins. Our teachers, as well as classmates, helped us all enjoy our last year of Junior High. Top Row: Eddie Hansen, Paul Simmering, Roy Fry, James Short. Dale Schonewise. Robcrt Hendricker. Ronnie Rebbe, Carl Wesselman, Douglas Cox. Fifth Row: Anita Davis, Betty Barnett, Joanne Boesdorfer, Beverly Whitehurst, Donna Tibbs, Geraldine Tuttle, Barbara Greenwald, Helen Gray, Ruth Skaggs. Fourth Row: Tommy Wilson, Gene Peterson, Robert Tippett, W. J. Taapken. Larry Hey-en, Larry Edwards, Gary Bright, Lloyd Schafer, Gordon Branchfield. Third Row:-Deloris Stewart, Katherine Ball, Joann Bryant. Mary Lou Ames. Betty Gellerman, Marjorie Barnett, Glenna Case, Marguerite Matthews. Second Row: David Zimmerman, Judy Park, Faye Vice, Georgia Goldsborough, Katherine Moore, Patty Grosboll, Paula Bell, Mary Todd, Gywin Sponsler. First Row: Marilyn Peterson, Mary Melton, Rosemary Watkins, Barbara Heyen. Leo Stewart, Stanley Carter, Tequilla Hill, Mary Jane Thompson. I' ..4 5 I n l- gi- .... .. W . Seventh Grade There were fifty-four seventh grade students this year that joined the mad rush of the opening of the ball game. They got off to a good start by choosing their class officers as follows: President, Tommy Watkins, Vice-President, Margaret Schafer, Secretary-Treasurer, Mary Lou Claussen. Shirley Johnson and Sally Osborne were elected as cheerleaders. The seventh grade took a large part in basketball and chorus. In the chorus were Judy Peterson, Margaret Schafer, Norma Skaggs, Jo Ann Bell, Dorothy Gellerman, Emma Kinney, and Phyllis 0'I-Iara. Ju-dith Peterson won special recognition by having- an article published in .the Illinois Junior Historian magazine. Further recognition was gained when the United Press mentioned the article in several newspapers throughout the country. Top Row: Charles Libben, Ronald Libben, Chester Stewart, Roland Rosendahl, Rob- ert Altig, Albert Gellerman, Lester Wilson, Richard Allen, Dennis Hopper. Fifth Row: Virginia Jordon, Roberta Altig, Marikay Miller, Judith Nottingham, Dorothy Gellerman, Thala Jean Tuttle, Myrtle Pratt, Phyllis O'Hara. Fourth Row: Richard Reynolds, Joe Greenwald, Wayne Feese, Donald Sturdy, George Armstrong, Richard Tippett, Harold Schafer, William Gleason, John Holiday. Third Row: Cibel Atterberry, Sharen Kern, Sue Gellerman, Emma Kinney, Norma Skaggs, Joyce Ann Schmidt, Judith Peterson, Helen Wilson, Annett Hudspeth. Second Row: Joanne Bell, Georgia Denton, John Vice, Harold Hansen, James Pow- ers, Eugene Wall, Thomas Robinson, Joyce Peterson, Glenna Gillmore. First Row: Betty Tibbs, Sally Jo Osborne, Mary Lou Claussen, Margaret Schafer, Thomas Watkins, Shirley Johnson, Robert Miller, Gene Primm. ' What happens when you mix these two substances? Chemistry-Mr. Curry. What a vague description. English Il-Mrs. Peterson. But what happens when the snake gets loose? Biology-Miss Bower. PROFESSIONALS THE PEP CLUB YEA, BLUE! YEA, WHITE! COME ON, TEAM, FIGHT! FIGHT! was a familiar cry of the Pep Club organized for the second consecutive year. To lead the club Bill Tozer was elected as Presidentg Berniece Fricke was chosen to assist Bill as vice-president: Phillip Watkins was selected as secretary and treasurer. There were approximately ninety-five members who expressed their loyalty by supporting the team. A bus with a capacity of forty people at a nominal fee of twenty-five cents was taken to all of the out of town basketball games. The project of the year was to raise money to buy new suits for the cheer leaders. The necessary fund was earned by a bake sale. Miss Bower and Miss Spence were the club sponsors. FOOTBALL TEAM The 1951 squad of football boys coached by Leonard Greathouse had its greatest year since the sport was re-introduced into Petersburg Harris High School. Thi varsity . . . 1 , i qt team went undefeated in five starts with only one touchdown on a pass score aga ns them by I.S.D. Seven of the starting eleven are seniors, but there is muc a next year. The freshmen, sophomores, and juniors have some husky, scrapping boys. The -freshman-sophomore squad gained much experience this year by having two games with the Havana underclassmen. In doing so, they lost one 9-6 and tied the other one 20-20. h t lent coming up for Varsity We They September 21 Pawnee 19 O There October 5 I.S.D. 12 7 Here October 19 Mt. Sterling 39 0 Here October 31 U. H. Normal Reserves 26 0 There November 5 U. H. Normal Reserves 27 0 Here Freshman-Sophomore October 8 Havana 6 9 There October 29 Havana 20 20 Here Third Row Standing' Coach Greathouse, Bud Reynolds, John Lynn, Jerry Winner. k. Willard Miller, Bill Tozer, Kenneth Brown, Dewey Lynn, Phillip Wat ins. Second Row: Paul Altig, Steve Vogt, Frank Miller, Gene Anderson, Joe Lynn. Benny Leonard, Frank Sargent, Bob Koch, Alfred Barbee. First Row: Donald Simpson, Joe Reynolds, Merle Conkey, Paul Finley, Raymond Gum, Bob Tozer, Pete Brandt, John Hudspeth, Richard Barbee. CHEERLEADERS Nancy Mitchell Karen Smith Barbara Bergen Jill Short NEW RECORDS Most points in a season-1825 Highest game average-67.7 Individual scoring in one game-Caldwell 30, Brown 33 Four members with over 300 points Individual Points Caldwell-355 Anderson-336 D. Lynn-325 Brown-322 J. Lynn-135 Koch-108 Watkins-57 E. King-54 Leonard-44 Denton-33 Claussen-24 FOOTBALL TROPHY TO COACH Letter Winners Caldwell Anderson D. Lynn Brown J. Lynn Koch Watkins E. King The Football Team presented Coach Graethouse a trophy in appreciation of his superior coaching. On it is inscribed Presented to Coach L. E. Greathouse Unbeaten in 1951. The names of the first twelve men follow: Jim Reynolds John Lynn Jerry Winner Willard Miller William Tozer Ken Brown Dewey Lynn Joe Lynn Phillip Watkins Bob Koch Benny Leonard Gene Anderson BASKETBALL Standing: Edgar Emmett, Freddie Gleason, Dick Denton, Dewey Lynn, Benny Leonard, Coach Greathouse. Sitting: Joe Lynn. Phillip Watkins, Gene Anderson, Ernie King, Kenny Brown, Bob Koch, Warren Caldwell, Bud Reynolds. Some statistics on the games and individuals are: A TEAM November 20 27 30 4 December January 7 11 15 18 12 15 18 22 25 30 February 3 12 19 'VT EE Holiday Tourney December 27 Holiday Tourney December 28 Holiday Tourney December 29 Athens-Greenview Tourney January 7 Athens-Greenview Tourney January 10 Regional Tourney March 3 5 San Jose Chandlerville Pleasant Plain Athens Ashland U Mason City Lanphier Easton Williamsville Bluffs I.S.D. Virginia Greenview Feitshans Tri-City Tallula Elkhart Riverton Manito Arenzville Greenview New Holland Chandlerville Kenny Athens Greenview Mason City S We They 64 46 61 43 70 41 64 51 51 49 79 76 65 66 54 69 58 53 80 55 67 53 70 41 72 53 84 59 65 51 87 41 67 57 55 58 73 66 75 65 73 27 59 41 87 44 59 42 39 42 69 42 78 102 Total points-1825. Game average-67.7. t0vertimel B TEAM SCOREBOARD November San Jose Chandlerville Pleasant Plains December igtlglensd s an Mason City Lanphier Easton January lggilhfamsville u s I.S.D. Virginia Greenview Feitshans February Tri-City Tallula Riverton Manito M h Arenzville arc New Berlin Tourney 10 New Berlin B T E A M We They 29 26 34 25 41 24 27 23 18 39 32 33 27 41 35 13 32 50 42 46 41 23 45 38 19 33 40 44 41 54 39 31 29 53 26 25 35 62 33 34 Total points-665. Game average-33.3. Third Row: Johnny Hudspeth, Richard Barbee, Paul Finley, Frank Sargent, Pete Claussen, Paul Altig. Second Row: Standing. Coach Great- house, Freddie Gleason, Joe Reynolds, Dale Snyder, Edgar Emmett. First Row: Seated. Bob Tozer, Frank Miller, Richard King, Steve Vogt, Gerald Nissen, Don Hill. LETTERMEN'S CLUB Standing: Dewey Lynn. Pete Claussen, Willard Miller, Joe Lynn, Coach Greathouse. .Terry Winner, Warren Caldwell, Merle Conkey, Phillip Watkins. Seated: Gene Anderson, Ken Brown, Bob Koch, Bill Tozer, Bud Reynolds, John Lynn. The Lettermen's Club was organized in mid-football season with the following of- ficers being elected: President, Kenny Browng Vice-President, Bob Kochg Secretary- Treasurer, Bill Tozer. This club aided the student body in knowing just what was going on in sports. Scores of the football games were posted. Starting lineups and the names of the sub- stitutes were mimeographed and distributed among the loyal Petersburg rooters. This service aided them in knowing who that flash was that ran around left end on the last play. The club enforced order and good sportsmanship at all times. The Lettere men are very proud of this achievement. Upon voting they decided that no one might wear a Petersburg letter unless he or she had earned it. If someone was caught wearing said unearned letter. he was quietly warner! to leave it at home. lf he failed to do so. drastic actions had to be taken to enforce the rule. Near the end of football season. the club held a party in the band room. This was another method of showing that the club had life. All members invited dates. if they so desired. The club looks forward to many more successful years in the future. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL K. , K A ...., .,. . Top Row: Johnnie Vice, Tommy Robinson, Charles Libben, Ronnie Libben, Richard Reynolds, Wayne Feese, Dennie Hopper, Buddy Hansen. Third Row: Billy Gleason, George Armstrong, Bobby Altig, Ronnie Rebbe, Larry Edwards, Chester Stewart. Lloyd Schafer, Jimmy Powers. Second Row: Bobby Miller, Richard Allen, Stanley Carter. Gene Primm, Richard Tippett, Donald Sturdy, Harold Schafer. First Row: Douglas Cox, Roy Fry, Leo Stewart, Eddie Hanson, Ernie Kenney, Dale Schonewise, Carl Wesselman. To become a professional you must have training and talent. Our Junior High basketball teams have shown excellent material. The light-weight team won eight out of thirteen ball games. beating such teams as Jacksonville and Athens. The heavy weights won four out of fourteen games, defeating such schools as Harflin-Jones, Havana and Easton. With such boys coming into P.H.H.S., we needn't worry about our honor and pride in our basketball teams. JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS Tequilla Hill Betty Johnson Sally Osborne Rosemary Watkins I nflbi, kg. f L! 1 rs gg Cf' 1, . jig, , Www A Nf, s SPECTATORS :Q , 3 .4 ' , fx Q Wm H M s. X z. .. ,- N ,ff NK K 'ex 4, N ,gf if 5 an .f ! P Q' L' i r I W WW r 5 ' FQ XCXN sg 'wg x N EX AK kk an Y X K .ix V 5 x --,i,,,,wN xx X21 Q +w.,LKL'xi, ww- fir F ff., v . 'limi-.A-,,.,, ,M A' , ,X .C ar, yi ..f 'Zia E. '35 P Q, J 'Lia 'P I P 'M ' .fe 'ew 4,4 ' 3 ES 6 ,, R, 'ef' Y ' V ,1 Q ff Ay' X I N2 as N' ff' N A4 K Q., .R A K ,J ,J , A V C1 , 'Q ff 49' ' irq ' C' fa 3 Q52 i, l,9' 1 'N 3 if ff 'Q-, ' 'H .Q vi' '-Q, ffl: ,Q -5,423 6:3 Q, -'4--ag- ., jk? ' NHL - ZW., -MTN mf.--.Af.-Vi.-1 ff-lb. L -1. V--.Q -, 4- ff--,-. 5? gl. Nw Q. 'Li-Q. .fi'i',-2:55 Hi' S X-L ,.. q.:.,Q2,,. .-. F VJ mi, ,hx L.,b,T-5,6 .N 'Q -X,-5' f7T',f f,',r:fX.,l,?151m N -,, uf H: H -x-fan. ilu 0 F F I C I A L S iStudent Council! In most ball games, the officials are not appreciated as well as they should beg but it is not so with the Student Council. Their governing powers have kept the ball game at P.H.H.S. running smoothly. The ten officials as chosen by their classmates for the year's term were: Donald Armstrong, freshmang Kay Harbarger and Tom McDougall, sophomores, Gene Balster, Doris Emmett, Dennis Harper, juniorsg Bob Koch, Gene Anderson, Bob Nelson, Joan Ortman, seniors. They chose their officers as follows: Bob Nelson, President, Bob Koch. Vicef President, and Kay Harbarger, Secretary-Treasurer. This year the Student Council planned the Freshman Reception, the Christmas Homecoming, and a student talent assembly as well as several social hours. One mem- ber of the Council presided over each assembly and all assisted by selling tickets for paid programs. The -Council also contributed to the community activities by carrying on the Red Cross and the Polio Fund drives in the school. The Student Council sold cokes at all the home basketball games. The money thus earned was used to aid in financing assembly programs and the Sphinx. Miss Terry was their able coach during the year. Joan Ortman, Doris Emmett, Bob Nelson, President, Kay Harbarger, Secretary- Treasurerg Bob Koch, Vice-Presidentg Gene Balster, Denny Harper, Donald Armstrong, Tommy McDougall, Gene Anderson. REPORTERS Top Row: Joan Ortman, Sara Rawlings, Richard Weidhuner. Warren Caldwell. Carl Nies. Bob Koch, Vernon Garrett, Joan Sampson, Rosemary Lee. Third Row: Nancy Mitchell, Orene Arnold, Kay Faith. Richard Pratt, Hank Abbott. Roger Backs, Ann Peterson, Joyce Hollis, Delores Watkins. Second Row: Glenna Case, Rosemary Watkins. Sally Swanson, Sally Osborne, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Yvonne Vogt, Berniece Fricke. Sara Connelly. Kay Harbarger. First Row: Ruth Watkins. Clara Wilson, Merle Conkey. Bud Reynolds, Bob Nelson, Jill Short. Mary Hansen, Margaret Schafer. Seated: Miss Terry, Literary Adviser, Eula Mae Gerdes and Bill Tozer, Co-Editors, Mrs Satorius. Business Adviser. YEARBOOK BUSINESS STAFF ADVERTISING MANAGERS BUSINESS MANAGERS Bud Reynolds, Bob Nelson Merle Conkey. Richard Weidhuncr SENIOR STAFF Carl Nies, Roger Backs. Rosemary Lee, Mary Hansen JUNIOR STAFF Orcne Arnold. Joan Sampson, Delores Watkins SOPIIOMORE STAFF FRESHMEN STAFF EIGIITH GRADE STAFF SEVENTH GRADE STAFF, BUSINESS MANAGER Editor-in-Chief Editor-in-Chief Senior Editors Senior Editors . Typists . Snap Shot Editors Snap Shot Editor , Art . . ., , Junior Editors Sophomore Editors .. , Freshman Editors .....,.... Junior High Editors ,. Literary Adviser ...,.,..,, Yvonne Vogt, Ann Peterson Sara Connelly, Ruth Watkins Margaret Schafer Glenna Case Mrs. H. P. Satorius .. Eula Mae Gerdes . . Bill Tozer , Kay Faith. Sally Swanson ...... Bob Koch, Warren Caldwell .,.. Sara Rawlings, Joan Ortman . . Berniece Fricke, Vernon Garrett Joyce Hollis Clara Wilson, Richard Pratt .. Nancy Mitchell, Jill Short .. .,,. ...,. ...,... . K ay Harbarger, Hank Abbott Lola Nelle Lounsberry, William Brandt Sally Osborne, Marilyn Peterson Mina Terry PU LIC ADDRESS SYSTEM l Left to right: Jimmy Swanson, Hank Abbott, Ann Peterson, Betty Shawver. The National High School debate topic for the 1951-1952 season was-Resolved: All American citizens should be subject to conscription for essential service in time of war. The team of Harris High School for this season was composed of scrubs: Betty Shawver and Ann Peterson, who upheld the affirmative, and James Swanson and Hank Abbott, who upheld the negative. Although these debaters were beginners, they won 22 out of 52 debates: the nega- tive team winning 14 and the affirmative 8. The most valuable gain in the squad, however, was debating experience. During the season James Swanson received an excellent in debate at Normal and Betty Lee Shawver an excellent at Burlington. In mid-January Mr. Chester E. Adams became head of the speech and social science department after the death of Mr. Roy C. Golden. TICKET TAKERS Standing, left to right: Glenn Knous, Phillip Watkins, Sara Rawlings, Bob Nelson Sallv Swanson, Joe Lvnn, Kenneth Brown. 'Seated: Phyllis 'Dietsch, Joan Ortman, Warren Caldwell, Berniece Fricke, Kay F 11h. In the senior year, one of the events which all members of the class await anxiously is their senior play. Their production this year was January Thaw, presented on April 30 and May 1, unde The cast follows: Freida A Herbert Gage Sara Gage . Marge Gage .. Paula Gage Barbara Gage . Matt Rockwood Jonathan Rockwood Mathilda Rockwood lVIr. Loomis. , Uncle Walter ,. Carson ., George Husted , .... Stage hands were: B r the direction of Mr: Adams. ud Reynolds and Merle Conkey. Business Manager l ...... i ,,,,,., ....,. , ,,.,rr ...., , ,r,,........., . . Berniece Fricke Phillip Watkins Phyllis Dietsch , Sara Rawlings , Kay Faith . , , Joan.Ortman Warren Caldwell .. Joe Lynn ., Sally Swanson Glenn Knous Bob Nelson , Vernon Garett Ken Brown Carl Nies JUNIOR PLAY One of the main high lights of the junior year was the production of the play Once in a Thousand Years on November 1 and 2, under the direction of Mr. Golden The cast consisted of: Bert Arden .,..,.,, Martha Conroy . George Conroy . .,..... ..... . Marjorie Conroy ....., .,., .,.... . . Junior Conroy .. ,, Dilly Dalton ,,,, Mrs. Grisby ,. err,. .. Mrs. Mathews ....,., Paul Mathews .. .,.. .. Jeanie Mathews .,..,... Hap , ...........r.,. ,... , Denny Harper Nancy Mitchell . George Wesselman Norma Jean Sitzman Frank Amberger Helen Sutton Orene Arnold Joyce Hollis Benny Leonard Karen Smith Melvin Neuman Mrs. Babbleton .......,,...... .. LaVerne Weidhuner Morrison Vanderpool ........ .,.................,.,... B ob Heyen Buzz ., ......,...................,............, ,..,...... W illard Miller Great Aunt Alice .......,...,... ....,,.. J ill Short Cousin Alicia ......... ..... ..,.......,... ................ . . , ........,........ .,...,,..... ..... , , , . Carole Hubbartt Junior Play Cast: CLeft to rightj. Willard Miller, Jill Short, Melvin Neuman LaVerne Weidhuner, Helen Sutton, Orene Arnold, Mr. Golden, Benny Leonard, Bobby Heyen, Carole Hubbartt, Denny Harper, Joyce Hollis, Nancy Mitchell, George Wessel man, Jean Sitzman, Karen Smith, Frank Ambarger. BAND A ball game would be dull indeed without a band to march at the halves. Our hand, resplendent in new military blue uniforms, contributed much to the pleasure of all the spectators. By performing many difficult formations, the band gave a brilliant display of showmanship. ln the spring, Mr. Rasplica presented the band in a public concert with the chorus, and during the year numerous other programs were given. The many ensembles hay gained praise for our school. Mr. Rasplica. working diligently for many long hours. has turned our band into an ins iringi. praisewortliy group. Standing: Kay Harbarger. Tympani: Mr. Rasplica, Director: Betty Parkinson. Bass Drum: Karen Smith, Snare Drum: Barbara Bergen. Snare Drum. Third Row: Bill Tozer. Cornet, Jimmy Swanson. Cornet: David Lee. Cornet: Roselyn Nance, Cornet: Tommy McDougal. Cornet: David Quinn. Cornet: Bob Tozer. Baritone Sax-iphone: Car! Nies. Baritone Second Row: Hank Abbott. French Horn: Yvonne Vogt. French Horn: Bonnie An- derson, Bassoon: Colleen Tibbs. Alto Saxophone: Jill Short, Alto Saxophone. Third Row: Orene Arnold, Flute: Ann Peterson, Flute: Paula Bell. Flute. Band Parents' Club Ever alert to the needs of the players is the Band Parents' Club. Officers of this helpful organization are: Mrs. Orville Arnold, President, Mrs. Howard Mitchell, Vice- President, Mrs. Joe Tibbs, Secretary, Mrs. Ann Abbott, Treasure, and Mrs. Thomas Bergen, Publicity Chairman. The new uniforms, bright blue with red and white trimmings, were presented in fall to the band by the Band Parents' Club. Through food sales, square dances, and rummage sales the money was raised to buy the uniforms, which are deeply appre- ciated. Standing: Nancy Mitchell, Bass Viol. Third Row: Fred Claussen, Bass, John Ball, Bass, Sally Claussen, Clarinet, Mary Hinrichs, Clarinet, Joan Sitzman, Clarinet. Second Row: Gary Bright, Baritone, Ruth Behrends, Trombone, Doris Fricke, Trombone, Melvin Neuman, Trombone, Shirley Colby, Clarinet, Nancy Schafer, Clari- net, Judy Park, Clarinet, Jean Sitzman, Clarinet. First Row :Alfred Barbee, Alto Saxophone, Tony Grosboll, Alto Saxophone, Va- lerie Hayden, Clarinet, Janice Armstrong, Clarinet, Sally Swanson, Clarinet. CLARINET QUARTET Sally Swanson, Valerie Heyden, Janice Armstrong, Judy Parks. ,.,4' SAXAPHONE QUARTET 'Uv ,Z 2 Left to right: Colleen Tibbs, Jill Short Alfred Barbee, Tony Grosbell. HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA L O Y A L T Y S O N G PETERSBURG FOREVER Words and Music by H. E. Akers Heres to Petersburg forever, May we always be so true. Hay our courage never falter. Maw' we always be loyal to you. Rah! Rah! May your mem'ry live forever. And stand for all that's right, So let's Fight! Fight! Fight! With all of our might, For the honor of the Blue and the White. The orchestral group this year performed at school programs. They were a well-liked and appreciated group. Members in the orchestra were: Sally Swanson and Janice Armstrong. clarinetsg Orene Arnold, fluteg Mr. Rasplica, saxophoneg Ruth Behrends, trombone: Bill Tozer and Jim Swanson. cornets: Karen Smith, pianog and Nancy Mitchell. bass viol. Mr. Rasplica was the able director. From left to right: Nancy Mitchell, Bass Violg Karen Smith. Pianog Bill Tozer, Trumpet: Jim Swanson, Cornetg Ruth Behrends. Tromboneg Mr. Rasplica, Tenor Saxo- phoneg Orene Arnold, Fluteg Sally Swanson, Clarinetg Janice Armstrong, Clarinet. GIRLS' CHORUS Under the able direction of Miss Spence, the girls' chorus had a successful year. The repertoire of the chorus included songs ranging from religious numbers to light. semi-popular pieces. The two songs that were sung for the contest were A May-Day Carol and Spoon-River. At Christmas, the school was pleasantly surprised by the sound of lovely Christ- mas carols floating through the air. The Chorus, sitting on the south stairway, were presenting a serenade for the enjoyment of themselves as well as the student body. A concert, given by the chorus and the band in the spring, brought recognition to the girls for their superior work and pleasant harmony. H of rl I Top Row: Kay Faith, Rosemary Lee, Carole Hubbart, Karen Smith, Patty Shawgo. Sara Rawlings, Ruth Behrends, Lois Wilkin, Karen Hubbard, Joan Ortman. Fourth Row: Orene Arnold, Caroll Elliott, Nancy Johnson, Joyce Tozer, Betty Parkinson, Shirley Fry, Valerie Hayden, Phyllis Dietsch, Dona Garrison. Third Row: Clarice Emmett, LaVerne Weidhuner, Sally Swanson. Nancy Mitchell. Joyce Hollis, Janice Armstrong. Lois McDaniel, Delores Watkins, Joann Amberger. YvonneVogt. Second Row: Arlene Guinan, Roselyn Nance, Jackie Sims, Bonnie Anderson, Miss Spence, Sara Connelly, Barbara Bergen, Jill Short, Virginia Peterson. First Row: Jo Green, Ann Rosendahl, Delores Garrison, Kay Harbarger, Nancy Atterberry, Clara Wilson, Sally Claussen, Ruth Watkins. NONET l A new ensemble, the nonet, has made its ap- pearance in the school program this year. The girls. Ruth Behrends, LaVerne Weidhuner and Nancy Mitchell, sopranosg Orene Arnold, Karen Smith and Jill Short, second sopranosg Sally Swan- son, Joyce Hollis, and Janice Armstrong, altosg have sung at many of the social functions in the com- munity. The Nonet's numbers for the contest were Griddle Cakes and Prelude Top Row: Karen Smithg Fourth Row: Janice Armstrong, Ruth Behrendsg Third Row: Orene Arnold, Joyce Hollis, Nancy Mitchellg Second Row: 1 Sally Swanson, LaVerne Weidhunerg First Row: Jill Short. MIXED ENSEMBLE JUNIOR HIGH SEXTET Top Row: Steve Vogtg Second Row: Roselyn Top Row: Joann Boesdorfer, Miss Spence, Direc- Nance, Alfred Barbeeg First Row: Jackie Simms, tor, Rosemary Watkinsg Second Row: Glenna Cass, Ruth Watkins. Clarice Emmett. Paula Bell, First Row: Judy Parkg Absent: Delores Stewart. LIBRARY STAFF Working toward the goal of a modern school library. we are becoming more and more a material center. We are seeking to become a functional school library which shall be a reading center, an information center, a curriculum enrichment center, a personal adjustment. a guidance center, a recreation center, service and teaching center. Our activities in- crease as we press toward our goals. We have doubled the number of story hours, our film bookings have greatly in- creased, our lending film strip library has nearly doubled, and our use of the resources of the state library has multiplied many times. Our use of the school library's services in general has been very marked. Our student staff grows and becomes more responsive and commendable. We hold that the library should train pupils in attitudes, interests, and appreciations. We think of no better place than in our school library to sow the seeds of de- mocracy through good books, good magazines, and friendly participation in school prngects. -Miss Edith Masters, Librarian. From left to right: LaVerne Weidhuner, Norma Jean Sitzman, Ruth Behrends. Doris Sharp, Marion McDougall, Donna Eberhard, Nancy Johnson, Berniece Fricke. Miss Masters, Leona Wilson, Kay Faith, Sally Swanson, Eula Mae Gerdes, Lola Arm- strong. 'K . gx .X me in THE LIBRARY This view of the first period library shows students reading and studying. Mr. Curry is the teacher in charge. Ruth Behrends, student librarian. is at the desk. A much appreciated library service is the visual aids program conducted by Miss Masters. who books and arranges for the showing of teacher-requested films. This ac- commodation she extends to every teacher in the Unit. William Messinger renders invaluable support by his efficient and courteous operation of the machine. Here. he is showing a film to a junior music class taught by Miss Spence. CONCESSIONAIRES Top Row: Dotty Stewart, Hazel Woods, Patty Ishmael, Anna Eberhard. Shirley Fry. Kay Faith, Donna Justice, Shirley Colby, Dona Garrison. Fourth Row: Ann Rosendahl, Leona Wilson, Betty Wilson, Donna Eberhard, Lois McDaniel, Nancy Schafer, Joyce Hollis, Julia Taapkin. Third Row: Harlene Bale, Beverly Wernowsky, Lela Broaddus, Bonnie Anderson. Lola Nell Lounsberry, Joyce Severns, June DeWitt, Viola Nolting. Second Row: Jill Short, Arlene Guinan, Rose Pritchet, Marilee Phelps, Dolly Al- berts, Jo Severns, Jackie Sims, Clara Wilson. First Row: Wanda Fairow, Jo Green, Mary Hansen, Marilyn Hansen, Sally Claus- sen, Imogene Lewis, Ruth Watkins. The seventy-nine members of the Future Homemakers of America elected the fol- lowing officers for the year: President, Sara Rawlings: Vice-President, Thelma Snyder: Treasurer, Mary Lou Matthews, Secretary, Selma Snyderg Song Leaders, Joan Ortman and Phyllis Dietsch, Reporters, Joan Sitzman and Betty Parkinsong Parliamentarian. Norma Jean Sitzman: Chairman of Projects, Joe Ann Lewis, Sponsor, Miss Marguerite Hollowayg Chapter Mother, Mrs. George Rabbe. The Vice-President, Thelma Snyder, attended the annual summer camp for Home- Economics 'Club officers at,Bloomington. To raise funds for the club, the girls sold Household Hints books. They also sold ice cream bars at the basket ball games. In appreciation of her husband's bequest which originally equipped the Home Economics Department, Mrs. Russell Watkins was presented with an honorary life- time membership. Mrs. Watkins's picture was placed in this year book. Mrs. Ruby Thornley, Home Economics Supervisor, was a guest on the day the year book picture was taken. She kindly consented to have her picture taken with the girls Some of the highlights of the year were the Bar-B-Q supper on February 22, the party held for the Future Farmers of America in March. and the annual Mother- Daughter Tea late in April. IN APPRECIATION I The Russell Watkins legacy of 32,000 was used in es- tablishing the home economics department. A memorial plaque honoring Mr. Watkins for his be- quest was placed on the door of the home economics kitchen. X I l l Mrs. Russell Watkins Honorary Member of F. H. A. Top Row: Hermina Taapken, Lola Armstrong, Eula Gerdes, Joan Sampson, De- lore-: Denton, Helen Sutton, Judy Rebbe, Laurena Hill. Fourth Row: Anita Moss, Martha Gillmore, Mary Hinrichs, Joann Duncheon, Mary Gurnsey, Patty Shawgo, Nancy Lynn. Third Row: Rosemary Lee, Betty Ray, Lois Wilken, Rosemarie DeWitt, Joan Ort- man. Carole Hubbartt, Karen Hubbard. Second Row: Joyce Tozer, Irene Barrett, Joann Sitzman, Betty Parkinson, Joann Lewis, Yvonne Vogt, Wanda Justice. First Row: Norma Jean Sitzman, Mary Lou Matthews, Selma Snyder, Mrs. Thornley, Miss Holloway, Sara Rawlings, Thelma Snyder. FUTUR E FARMERS OF AMERICA The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture. Its purposes are to encourage and help establish its members in the vocation of farming. Activities include individual projects of members, judging teams, and showing at fairs. The officers that were elected by their classmates were: ' ' ' ' ' - ' ' ld ' S ' tar , Phillip Watkins: President, Ken Broun, Vice President, Bud Reyno s, ecie y Treasurer, Dennis Harper: and Reporter, Bob Koch. As usual, the boys had a busy year. The first of the year they built useful articles in farm shop. After this was completed, they took up electrical wiring. The boys went to the sectional judging contest. They entered in both grain and poultry. The Future Farmers of America had a very enjoyable year as well as a profitable one under the steady coaching of their teacher, Mr. Worthington. 4 Top Row: John Lynn, Richard Stout, Bob Heyen, Jerry Winner, Ernest King, Don- ald Hill, Robert Sampson, Dick Shawver. Fourth Row: Richard King, Frank Sargent, Bob Moore, Melvin Neuman, Roger Backs, Wayne Ishmael, Richard Pratt. Third Row: Lloyd Lounsberry, George Baum, Tom Zimmerman, Jackie Stewart Gerald Nissen, Twain Sponsler, Dale Whitehurst. Second Row: Joe Reynolds, Donald Neumann, Kenneth Pritchett, Steve Knoles Frank Amberger, David Vestal, Herman Gutmann. Seated: Dennis Harper. Bud Reynolds, Ken Brown, Phillip Watkins, Bob Koch Mr Worthington. 1 1 i l v SCOUTS Seventh Row: Dewey Lynn, Roger Backs, Denny Harper, Bob Heyen, Richard Stout, Hank Abbott, Bill McDougall, John Lynn, Melvin Newman, Kenny Brown, Bob Koch. Sixth Row: Ann Peterson, Karen Smith, Bonnie Tuttle, Eula Gerdes, Helen Sutton, Sara Rawlings, Doris Fricke, Mary Rose Whitley, Carole Hubbartt, Joan Ortman, Karen Hubbard. Fifth Row: Shirley Colby, Jim Stuhmer, Donald Bailey, Frank Amberger, Bud Reynolds, Jim Swanson, Eddie Hopper, Morrie Giffin, Joe Lynn, Merle Conkey, Rose- mary Lee. Fourth Row: Joyce Hollis, Betty Parkinson, Lois Wilken, Janice Armstrong, Hazel Woodg, Phyllis Dietsch, Kay Faith, Irene Barrett, Nancy Lynn, Valerie Hayden, Orene Arnol . Third Row: Doris Emmett, Bonnie Anderson, Norma Jean Sitzman, Delores Watkins, Betty Shawver, Nancy Schafer, Colleen Tibbs, Yvonne Vogt, LaVerne Weid- huner, Barbara Bergen, Doris Sharp. Second Row: Nancy Mitchell, Phillip Watkins, Ruth Behrends, Berniece Fricke. Bill Tozer, Miss Bower, Kay Harbarger, Warren Caldwell, Lois McDaniel. First Row: Jo Evelyn Green, Mary Hansen, Thelma Snyder, Joann Lewis, Jill Short, Clara Wilson, Viola Nolting, Marilyn Hansen. At the first meeting of the Nature Club it was found that approximately seventy- five former and present biology students were interested in joining the organization. The following officers were elected: Berniece Fricke, Presidentg Phillip Watkins, Vice-President, Ruth Behrends, Secretary and Treasurer, and Kay Harbarger, Reporter. The president appointed Bill Tozer to head the program committee and Nancy Mitchell to lead the entertainment committee. The program committee planned interesting meetings for the year. An excellent meeting featured a talk by a representative of the Conservation Department in Spring- field and films pertaining to animals and plants. Group and individual discussions of living organisms were made. The meetings were held in the evenings in the bandroom. At the end of each meeting, entertainment was presented by the entertainment committee. Miss Bower was the inspiring, competent sponsor of the club. SCOREKEEPERS The Commercial Course is one of the most important and practical courses in Pe- tersburg High School. Two years of shorthand, two years of typing, 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 Civil Service Examinations. With the state permission this examination is conducted by Mrs. H. P. Satorius of the high school faculty. The test consists of three parts. The first is a two-hour test, evaluing the ability of the student in spelling, grammar, mathe- matics 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 examination, he is called by the State Department for an oral interview. Between thirtv-five and forty applicants participated in this examination. The following students represented Petersburg: Lola Jean Armstrong, Warren Caldwell, Phyllis Dietsch, Jo Ann Duncheon, Anna Marie Eberhard, Doris Fricke, Shirley Fry, Dona Garrison, Eula Mae Gerdes, Mary Hansen, Rosemary Lee, Carl Nies, Viola Nolting, Joan Ortman, Sara Rawlings, Dotty Stewart, Sally Swanson, Mary Rose Whitley, Leona Wilson, Hazel Woods, Cozette Moore. In building vocational skills, five learning traits are important to the learner. if hc expects to again success. They are: Careful attention, ambition, inspired effort, sustained interest, and a reward as his goal. Commercial students who achieve success must be students who have excelled in all of their school subjects, to assure them of a well-rounded background. It is only the superior student who achieves. Honors this year go to the following students: Advanced Shorthand Mary Hansen Mary Rose Whitley Advanced Typewriting Mary Hansen Rosemary Lee Bookkeeping and Accounting Bill Tozer FOREIGN LEAGUE The Latin Club. having organized at the first of the year, held monthly meetings led by lmperator, Hank Abbottg Legatus, Kay Harbarger: Scribu. Valerie Hayden. As the club name, they chose i'Laeti Latini tJoyful Latinsbg colors. 'Roman Purple and White, and motto Facta Non Verba CDeeds, not Wordsl. At the monthly meetings the Laeti Latini sang songs in Latin, reported on dif- ferent phases of Roman life, including Roman banquets, funerals, and weddings. and served refreshments. The highlight of the year was the Roman banquet in which all participated. It was held March 3 before a regional basketball game. The members brought Roman foocl and greatly enjoyed themselves. This is the last year for the eleven members. but next year new students will or- gazrze the club for two more enjoyable years. lull? First Row: Doris Sharp, Colleen Tibbs, Betty Lee Shawver, Barbara Bergen, Kay Harbarger, Valerie Hayden. Second Row: Jill Short, Eula Mae Gerdes, Nancy Mitchell, Hank Abbott. Jim Swanson. Third Row: Miss Terry, Teacher. ! FOREIGN CORRESPONDENTS Top Row: Rosemarie DeWitt, Ruth Behrends, Rosemary Lee, Sara Rawlings. Judy Rebbe. Lois Wilkin, Janice Armstrong. Third Row: Norma Jean Sitzman, Bonnie Anderson. Nancy Schafer. Shirley Colby. June DeWitt, Betty Shawver. Second Row: Clara Wilson. LaVerne Weidhuner. Barbara Bergen. Sara Connelly. Nancy Atterberry. I gFirst'Row: Miss Mina Terry. Joan Sampson. Karen Smith. Berniece Fricke. Doris Fricke. Miss Bower. -Z! At the beginning of the year it was found that twenty-seven students. having en- rolled in International Students Society. wanted to know better their t'Neighbors in far away lands. They corresponded with people from Europe. Asia. Pacific Islands. and South America. The meetings were held on noon hours and free periods. The officers were: Presi- dent. Berniece Frickeg Vice-President, Karen Smithg Secretary-Treasurer. Doris Fricke: Reporter. Joan Sampson. The sponsors were Miss Terry and Miss Bower. In February several members were guests of the A.A.U.W. and read their letters to the group. f I 'She club members received many interesting letters and had many new foreign rien s. Theannual club party was held on Valentine Day, February 14 Approximately twenty-five members were present. CALEN DAR September 4-Classes Begin-Grab those pencils. 14- Class Elections- We want Ike. 17-Cheer Leader Tryouts-Rah! Rah! 25--Freshman Initiation Day. 26-Assembly-The Pattersons-Look at those muscles. October 1-Lettermen's Club Meeting- Whom do we want to 1---Senior Class Meeting-We want a party. 2-tl.S.S. Meeting-Where are you from? 12-End of first six week-Just five left. 15-Lf-ttermen's Club Meeting-How about that party? 16-Freshman Class Meeting-Do they get a party? 17-Senior Pictures-Everybody Smile. 17-F.H.A. Meeting-What's Cookin? 18-19-Teachers' Institute-What? A Vacation!! 24-Abe Lincoln Festival-Everybody Sing. 29-Nutchuk Assembly-My, it's cold up North. lead November 1-2-Junior Class play- Not In a Thousand Years. 6--I.S.S. Meeting-Communication fine. 12-- Sphinx Staff Meeting. Get the presses rolling! 16--Freshman Party-Umm, good. 20-Pep Club Meeting-Let's Give a Big Yell. 22-23-Thanksgiving Vacation-Turkey, Here we come. 28-F.H.A. Meeting-Whom Shall We Initiate Now? December 4--l.S.S. Meeting-Did he say that? 10-Assembly- Gypsy Troubadors - 13--Junior Class Party-Loads of Fun. this gang? 19-F.H.A. Meeting-What are you going to do on Christmas? 20--Chamber of Commerce Party-Here Comes Santa Claus. 21-Christmas Homecoming- You haven't changed a bit. 22-31,-Christmas Vacation-What all did you get? J8nU?3I'y 1-New Year's, Vacation-That's the way to start off the year. 2--Back to school--All good things must end. 8-- -I.S.S, Meeting-Good Correspondents get together. 11-Sphinx Social Hour-What's that supposed to be? 14-Trophy Assembly-Boy, Are we proud? That was an interesting conversa- tion. Speech Correction-Miss Satorius and Ruth Meyer. What do you do when he won't eat 'I 8--Semester Exams-Get to work. 17-1 21-Film David Cooperfield, the Boy -HL Seniors! 23- F.H.A. Meeting-Still Cookin'? 29-Assembly-Chief Lone Eagle-So that's what Indians are like. February 5-I.S.S. Meeting-What did he say this tlme? 12-Vacation--Lincoln's Birthday-Boy, I'm glad he was born. 13-Cap and Gown Measurements-How tall are you? 15-Talent Show-t'Hooray for Willie! 20-F.H.A. Meeting. 29-End of Fourth Six Weeks--Four downg two to go. March 4- 'l.S.S. Meeting-Do they play basketball there? 7-Clelabel and her children-All sixty of 'em'. 14-Assembly The Carrol1s -What a face! 17-County Institute--A whole day's Vacation. 18--Nature Club Meeting-Are you a freak? 19-F.H.A. Meeting. 25---Assembly-Carr-'tQuit your harpingf' April 1-I.S.S. Meeting-When do they get out of school? 3- Social Hour-I love these periods. 10---End of fifth six weeks-The seniors' last exams. 11-14--Easter Vacation--Four whole days. 16-F.H.A. Meeting-Who's going to lead us? Seeing double? 21-U. S. Navy to see boys-How to keep out of the army. 22- Dog Show-Not just one dog, but two. 24-Vocal Assembly-Those cute girls can sing, too. 30--The Allens Assembly-Sounds of the Air. April 30 May 1 The Senior Play- January Thaw. 6-Nature Club Meeting-Weiner Roast-Is that charcoal supposed to be a Weiner? 8-Sphinx Party-Chalk the Walk. 13-Passavant Nurse-Any boys interested? -Band and Chorus Concert-Our school has talent, too. 16 17-Senior Trip-I'd hate to be where they're going. 22-Tlass Night-Our labors pay off. 23-Junior Senior Prom-Did you get home before breakfast? 25--Baccalaureate-Rev. Robert S. Niehaus. 27-Graduation-'tOff to unkown Horizons. Home Economics-Miss Holloway. CLASS PROPHECY The year is 1972. Operation Space Ship Number 1 is about to be launched on its first flight to planet X, discovered by the famous professor at astronomy, Glenn Knous. Let's just walk through the crowds and see who's here. I imagine there will be several members of the class of '52 as the pilot is Bob Koch. There he is nowg let's see if we can interview him. Well, thank goodness, that's over. I never saw so many people in one space ship. Bob Nelson is going as first radio-man, Buzz Kellogg is along as fuel and extra parts many Leona Wilson and Cozette Moore are Chief Cooks and Bottle Washers, Merle Conkey is the co-pilot. Donit forget Phyllis Dietsch, She's going along to try to sell her Suggestions for Travel That's Out-of-This-World. Anna Eberhard is selling tickets at the door. Why, there are Mary Rose Whitley and Mary Hansen. They're taking all the happenings down in shorthand and giving the results to Richard Weidhuner, who is now editor of the Nosey-News, a universal paper, Complete with happenings from every planet. Where did all these red-headed youngsters come from? There are Berniece and Kenny Brown. Well, how are things on your uranium farm? Are all these little atom bums yours? Look! Look! There are Eula Mae Gerdes and Bill Tozer being carted away in A straight jacket. Who's doing the carting-Ernie King no less- The undertaker with the grave smile. There's pharmacist Vern Garrett with his hypo to quiet the frust- rated editors of the '52 annual. Who's the Indian? I think it's Pontiac-No, its notg it's Gene Anderson. He's taken over the local dealers and is trying to make a few sales. There seems to be some thing wrong with the ship, but here comes the better half of the Armstrong and Williams mechanics shopg so I guess everything will soon be ready to roll. What's the commotion over there? Some one has fainted! lt's Joan Ortman! The trip all the way from Atterberry must have been too much for her. Ah, Well, here come Kay Faith and Dona Garrison, the interplanetary nurses corps. She'll be all right soon. I'd like to investigate some of the tents that are pitched around. Let's see what this one is. lt's a revival meeing, and there are Sally Swanson and Carl Nies conduct- ing the singing. Here's another tent. A theatre is the round no less ..... and look who's com- ing to greet us. Sara Rawlings and Phillip Watkins. They are co-directors of the play The Thawing Januaryf' in which are co-starred JoAnn Duncheon and Jim Stuhmer. Poor old Professor Dick Shawver is recuperating from the scandal caused by Bill Tibbs. Tibbs bribed the basket ball stars, Warren Caldwell and Joe Lynn, to throw the game between Athens and Oakford U. Here's a fella on a soap box. Why, it's Bill McDougall. He's campaigning for sena- torial office. He promises that no 18Vz-year-old will be drafted until they are 183f4- years-old. See Shirley Fry? She says she gave up a yellow convertible for a boat ride. The marines can't be beat! Here comes a mustache down the street, and who's that pushing it? Why, it's John Lynn. Viola Nolting is trying to Pratt's Havana publishers are sell her new book The Diamond Transfers. Richard printing the edition. Bud Reynolds, the famous mineralogist, is going on the trip to bring back a new supply of rocks for Rock Creek. l'm hungry, 1et's go over to Dotty Stewart's Stu Kitchen. Well, whose fruit stand is this? It used to be Baylor's, but now its Backs. There's Hazel Woods sitting over there, too. I heard she's trying to join the Masons. There goes Rosemary Lee back into the woods again. I wonder if she'l1 ever find that wood-rum tree before the ship takes off. CLASS WILL Bill Tibbs bequeaths his agreeable manner to Eddie Hopper. James Stuhmer leaves his physique to Tammy Miller. Glenn Knous bequeaths his bookkeeping abilities to any junior who needs it. Sara Rawlings bequeaths her contest medals to the Junior Class scrap drive. Joe Lynn bequeaths his love for school to Denny Harper. Bill Tozer bequeaths his ability to sass teachers and get by with it to Arthur Wiseman. Dick Shawver bequeaths his typing ability to anyone who doesn't need the credits. Joan Ortman bequeaths her romantic triangles to anyone who's good in geometry. Richard Weidhuner bequeaths his wavy hair to Pete Claussen. Warren Caldwell leaves his ready smile to George Wesselman. Ernest King bequeaths his position on the basketball team to Joe Reynolds. Phillip Watkins leaves his driving abilites to Steve Vogt. Phyllis Dietsch bequeaths her ability to organize to Connie Miller. Berniece Fricke bequeaths her reddish BROWN hair to Ruth Behrends. Gene Anderson bequeaths his GI haircuts to Eugene Balster. Kenny Brown leaves his happy school day memories to Dick Denton. Shirley Fry leaves all the fellows that squire her around to Kay Harbarger. Bob Koch bequeaths his way with the girls to Frank Sargent. Viola Nolting bequeaths her dimples to anyone who doesn't mind being teased. Vernon Garrett bequeaths his trips to the postoffice to Melvin Neumann. John Lynn leaves his girl in every port to Dewey Lynn. Bob Nelson leaves his many girl friends to Melvin Neuman. Kay Faith leaves her ability to play double roles to anyone equally as versatile. Roger Backs leaves his abilities to skip school to Paul Finley. Merle Conkey leaves his love for chewing gum to Delores Watkins. Buzz Kellogg leaves his crew cuts to Paul Altig. Eula Mae Gerdes leaves her place on the Sphinx staff to any junior who doesn't need any free periods. Sally Swanson leaves her boy friends to her Nies. Bud Reynolds bequeaths his steady dates to Valerie Hayden. Cozette Moore bequeaths her shyness to Nancy Lynn. Dona Garrison bequeaths her wedding plans to Jill Short. Rosemary Lee leaves her wood drum to Delores Watkins. Bill McDougal bequeaths his love for Springfield to Vestal. Hazel Woods beqeuaths her getting to class on time to Eddie Hopper. Dottie Stewart leaves her hair style to Karen Smith. Richard Pratt bequeaths his Vim and Vigor to Dewey Lynn. Carl Nies leaves his love for bookkeeping to Morrie Giffin. Doris Fricke bequeaths her love for getting up at 5 o'clock in the morning to Benny Leonard. Mary Rose Whitley leaves her knowledge of law to Betty Shawver. Lola Jean Armstrong bequeaths her friend in khaki to a junior. Mary Hansen bequeaths her friend in far away places to Orene Arnold. JoAnn Duncheon bequeaths her hook shots to Clara Wilson. Leona Wilson bequeaths her demure ways to Delores Garrison. Anna Marie Eberhard leaves her calm manner to Karen Hubbard. H 0 N 0 R S Honor Seal Group Kenneth Brown Warren Caldwell Berniece Fricke Eula Mae Gerdes William Tozer DAAARA Pilgrimage Award A A ...,,. AA AA .,,, A .,,. A ,...,., Berniece Fricke D.A.R. Good Citizen Award .,....,. .,..i., ...,. A A A AA ,,,,. Kenneth Brown Vocal Music-District Contest Girls' Ensemble ,.... ..,i A AA First Nancy Mitchell A A ....,., A First Shirley Osborne A ....,,, Second Ruth Behrends .,,, A ....i. Second Alfred Barbee AA Third Girls' Chorus ....,, .....i. ,,,,, ..., ,,.,...,. F i r s t All First To State ,,... ...,,.i,,,,, A ..,i ,... A ..., AA ...., ,... AA May 2-3 Instrumental Music-District Contest Alto Saxaphone Solo-Colleen Tibbs ,,...,, ,...,, A AA AA ,.....,,, ,,...,,,i.,,,,.....i.,. A First Clarinet Quartet-Janice Armstrong, Valerie Hayden, Judith Park, Sally Swanson ,.,,,....,,,,.., ,i.,i,, ,,..,..,.,..,..,.., .,.,,. A ..,i,,, ......,............,.,......,,,,,. ,..,i ,,,i,....., F 1 r s t Drum Quartet-Barbara Bergen, Kay Harbarger, Betty Parkinson, Karen Smith ,,,i,,, ,...,.ii,,,,......,,,,.,,...i.,,...,,.,.,.....i,,,,,,,....,.,,.,.,....,.,,......i,,.............,i, A A First Brass Quartet-Ruth Behrends, Hank Abbott. Jim Swanson, Bill Tozer ....i..,.,,,.,...i.,,.,.........ri, ,.,...,,,,,......,i.,,...,..,...., ........,,.....i.i,,,,,.,,,.,i,r,,. ,,,,.,. A A A Second Saxaphone Quartet-Alfred Barbee, Tony Grosboll, Jill Short, Col- leen Tibbs .l,., .,..ll,, ,.,..,, .l.,.......,l.,,,,....,. A A A ,...l,.,r,...,.l, ,,,,.,,..,,,,,,...,..,,,,,.l,,l,, A A Third All First To State. Vocal Music-State Contest Girls, Chorus A ,,.. ,...,.l, ....,...,,l,,,.. A A ...r. F irst Nancy Mitchell- Solo ....,, ,,.,,ll, AA First Girls, Ensemble AA AA .... ,,... A AA ..,.,., AA AA ,,,, ..l.,,,,,...,. A ..,.. A Third Instrumental Music-State Contest Clarinet Quartet A ..,. l.,, l....,. ....l, A A A Second Saxophone Solo-Colleen Tibbs .,..,,, Second Drum Quartet A ,,,,, AA ,,,,,., ,,,... A A AA A .,.. ,..... A A A,..AA Second Speech-District Contest Phillip Watkins-Oratorical Declamation ..,..A AA ,... Third Bob Nelson-Radio Speaking AA.A .,,..A,,.AA A A .,,A, ,,,,,, .AA,, A A A ..,..A A First Sara Rawlings-Original Monologue AA.,A A AAAAAA A AAAAA A AAAA..,A ....,.....A.Aw A AA Second Sara Rawlings-Extemporaneous-Verse Reading .,,AA,,A.,.. A Third Karen Smith-Prose Readings-Serious A AA.. AA AA AA A A First Section Winners In Speech Phillip Watkins-Oratorical Declamation Third Bob Nelson-Radio Speaking AAAAA AA AAAAA AA A A Seventh Karen Smith-Prose Readings-Serious AA A Third Sara Rawlings-Original Monologue AAAAA A First Sara Rawlings-Extemporaneous Verse AAAAAA AAAAAA A AA First State Winner In Speech Sara Rawlings-Original Monologue AA Sixth CLASS BASKET The 1952 senior class set a new record at P.H.H.S by selling over 551,000 worth of magazines to aid in financing this yearbook. Dur- ing a two weeks' period at the be- ginning of February, the seniors sold 31,157.25 of subscriptions to magazines. For selling over one thousand dollars worth of maga- zines, the Curtits Circulation Com- pany gave the senior class a plaque which is shown in the upper pic- ture. The distinquished gentle- man at the left is Mr. Liggett. Kenny Brown is presenting him the plaque for the school. The senior class was divided into four teams. A high spirit of com- petition existed between these teams, proving Bill Tozer's team the winner. The captains of these four teams are shown at the left with the business adviser of the Sphinx, Mrs, Satorius. They are, left to right: Mrs. Satorius, Bill Tozer, Sally Swanson, Warren Caldwell, and Eula Mae Gerdes. Members of the class who sold over S30 worth of subscriptions re- ceived a certificate of salesman- ship. The following students re- ceived certificates: Left to right, standing: Kenneth Brown, Bob Nelson, Bill Tozer, Bud Reynolds, Phyllis Dietsch, Eula Mae Gerdes, Anna Eberhard. Seated are: Rog- er Backs, Phillip Watkins, Joan Ortman. 1.f'f,fax mi ,Qwm 2 avian Y A 0 X: ,.-45 P A T R 0 N S ROSE VIEW GREENHOUSES Congratulations and Best Wishes WILBUR L. MCNEIL Grain, Murphy and Faultless Feeds SOIL TOOLS, INC Mfg, of Soiline Farm Machinery PETERSBURG SEED COMPANY Complete Line of Farm Seeds I. M. Rigdon, Manager CLYDE A. KNOUS, Studebaker Dealer Petersburg. Phone 456 IDEAL INDUSTRIES, PETERSBURG Congratulations and Best Wishes THOMPSON-HARMS :S HURLEY Funeral Home, Petersburg, Illinois IEFFERSON LEWIS Petersburg, Illinois PAUL R. SMOOT, Postmaster Compliments of KATHERINE SCHMIDT CLARENCE W. TOZER Insurance of All Kinds PETERSBURG PLBG. 6. HTG CO. Milo Vogt, Petersburg, Illinois WILDE MOTOR SALES Kaiser-Frazer-Willys Ieeps 62 Trucks Petersburg, Illinois ECONOMY STORE AND MOBILGAS STA- TION. Famous for Friendly Service LLOYDS IEWELRY STORE Petersburg, Illinois GEORGE LEE WELDING SHOP. Phone 61-2 Petersburg, Illinois BIGGS PLANING MILL Glass, Paint 6? Hardware Petersburg, Illinois WEATHERBY'S-SINCLAIR STATION Petersburg, Illinois SQUARE CAFE and DRIVE-INN lohn Halper Petersburg, Illinois CONTINENTAL STORE-LOREN HOLLIS Petersburg, Illinois ROSENDAHL IMPLEMENT CO. Petersburg, Illinois PETERSBURG COCA COLA BOTTLING CO. Petersburg, Illinois WEST FOOD STORES, INC. Petersburg, Illinois WEST SIDE GARAGE. Phone 325, Petersburg, There's a Ford In Your Future WATKINS EAST SIDE CAFE Meals, Steaks, Short Orders, Home Made Pies MODEL REPAIR SHOP, Arthur Reiser, Petersburg, Illinois. MENARD COUNTY FARMERS SUPPLY CO. M. W. Sutton, Mgr. HANSON DAIRY Iirnmy Bell. Phone 488-3 Petersburg, Illinois. Compliments of LUCILLE AMBERGER Beauty Shop. I-IARBARGER FARM SUPPLIES I, I. Case Farm Machinery HOWARD MITCHELL International Harvester Co. ARTHUR W. LILLIENSTEIN Petersburg, Illinois. I. C. LUTHER Petersburg, Illinois. PETERS SHOE STORE Shoes for the Entire Family Petersburg, Illinois. CARPENTER STORE 5c to Sl Store Petersburg, Illinois. SEILING MOTOR COMPANY Chevrolet-Oldsmobile Sales 61 Service Petersburg, Illinois PAUL C. ARMSTRONG Your A 6. P Manager STROH OIL 6: SERVICE CO. Independent Oil and Gas Marketer Oakford, Illinois ORVAL SEVERNS, Insurance Phone 5-5632, Oakiord, Illinois Compliments ot PAUL 6. LUCILLE LUTES Oakford, Illinois HENRY MENICHETTI Groceries :S Meats. Phone 461 KELLOGG'S STANDARD SERVICE. Dependable, Friendly Service I For All Motoring Needs Phone 156. Petersburg WALTER L. WHITAKER West Side Recreation Petersburg, Illinois M. I. WORTHINGTON--DUROCS SHORT'S SELF SERVICE FOOD MARKET Petersburg, Illinois BERT NELSON OIL CO. Shell Products. Phone 385 Petersburg, Illinois CENTRAL ILLINOIS PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Petersburg, Illinois FINNEY'S DRUG STORE Headuarters for Pens and Kodaks H. P. SATORIUS Funeral Director and Furn iture Dealer MENARD COUNTY FARM BUREAU Petersburg, Illinois THE NATIONAL BANK OF PETERSBURG Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. WHALEN REXALL DRUG STORE The Best in Everything for Our School Age Customers WATKINS DRUG STORE New and Used Books, Bought and Sold DIRKS 6: CANTERBURY, Petersburg, Illinois Feed, Seed, Farm Supplies. Phone 18. GAMBLES The Friendly Store HARRY APKEN, CLASS OF 1906 GLENN B. THOMSON HARDWARE Petersburg, Illinois DR A. E. 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