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

Text from Pages 1 - 84 of the 1955 volume:

K L... is 2, - Nwhmy ,M Wm- ai N Q smhhfg: can VI' Jn ears Lmww I n 1 -mind 7955 ,gjlakinx MOLUME XIV Published By THE SENIOR CLASS PETERSBURG HARRIS HIGH SCHOOL PETERSBURG, ILLINOIS 0I QlfU0l A Remembering 'rhe delighi ond ioy wirh which we, os juniors. discovered 'rhe I954 Sfoirwoy +o +he Srors, our prom, we now, os seniors, ore hoppy io bring you The 5955 Slroirwoy io Jrhe Srcirs, your Sphinx. ' SENIOR EMBLEMS MOTTO: S+ors ore like gools: rhey moy never be reoched, buf fhey con be used os guiding ligh+s. COLORS: Scorlei and Whife FLOWER: Whiie Cornoiion JOHN P. LIGGETT Superin+enden+ of Fefe-iisburg Com- muniI'y Uni? Dislricl ZOI. Principal of Harris High School. Missouri School of Mines Virginia Mililcry Ins+i'ru're Universi+y of Illinois, B.S. Universily of Illinois, M.S. Columbia Universily G. SAM WATKINS Presidenf oarcl 0 gicfucafion PETERSBURG COMMUNITY UNIT DISTRICT 2OI JOHN D. SCI-IIRDING JOI-IN BOESDORFER I W- G- SATORIUS JEP oRosBoLL NEUMAN STEVENS EWELL BRAUER Secrelory CHARLOTTE E, SATORIUS Commercial Augustana College, A.B. Columbia Unlversily, M.A. Gregg College EDITH L, MASTERS MINA M. TERRY . . H Lrbrarran Assislanl Prrncrpal, l-lorrrs Rockford Correqel B48 Hlgll School Universlly of Clvicago English, Lalin Illinois Slale Normal Unlver slly Colorado Teachers College lllinais College, A,B. Universily af Illinois. M.A. ColumbTa Universily CLCU, RUTH W. PETERSON MAROUERITE B. Sl-HRLEY B. WOOD MARGARET SCHAEFER Englisln HOLLOWAY Rlnyslcal Educaflon Vocal Music Unlversily of Illlnols Home Economics Commercial lllinois Wesleyan Universrly James lvlillllcin Universlly Carllnage College lllinais Slale Norrnal Univer B.lv1. Ed. Unlversily of Clricago, Plw.B, Easlern Slale Teaclwers Cal- sily, BS. in Ed. Universlly ol Sallllnern Cali- lege, B. Ecl. larnia T41 M. J. WORTHINGTON RALEIGH BAGBY Agricullure BiolFJQY I Universily of Illinois, B.S. SQUQI Soence 4 Illinois Slcle Normal, BS. in ORVILLE LA I-IANN Chemisiry, Physics General Science Universily of Wisconsin CHARLES R. MCCREIGI-IT Social Science, Speech, Debale, Dromalics Wesfern Illinois Siale, BS. Ed. Wisconsin Slcle Teachers Col- Ed. lege- BS- Universify of Illinois Marquelle Universily Wisconsin Sloie Teachers Cole lege Clcuhy ELMO I-IILDERBRAND WILLIAM GINALICK GLENN I-IOUCK DONALD L. McKEE Physical Educolion Band lndusiricil Arls Mofhemalics Driver Educoiion Wesiern Illinois College, B.S. James Millilcin Universify, Easlern Illinois Slole Teachers Easlern Slole Teachers Col- in Music Educafion BS, in Induslry College, B.S. in Ed. lege, 5.5. Peabody College ior Teoch- ers, MA. l I 5 NORMA LENZ I-Iome Economics, Science Illinois College MacMurray College Illinois Wesleyan Illinois Slale Normal Univer Sify MAURINE GREATI-IOUSE Malhernalics Music. Arf Culver Slocldon, B.S. ANN PRESCOTT Language Arls Illinois Slale Normal Univer JACK CHURCHILL Principal, Junior I-Iigh School: Physical Educafion, Social Science sily, B.S. in Ed.: M.S. in Universily ol Illinois EdUCO'fIOf1 Weslern Illinois Slafe College, B.S. Bradley Universily Weslern Illinois SIaIe College ' A . l ll,l'll0l Lg, CLCU y HARRY STEVENS MRS. ANN BRASS High School and Elernenlary Secrelary lo The Superinfend Speech Correclionisl enl Indiana Slale Teachers Cole lege, B.S. Texas Tech. IGI uri Qmriuerd 0! eizbizifricf 20f Lefl 'ro Right Arch Schroeder, Floyd Bell, l-lorold Tozer, Corl Knows, Worren l-loyden, Corl Morgon, Andy Anderson, Bill Koslen, Froncis Knows, l-lomer Lynn, Russell Boelcer, Bill Messinger. WlLLlAM MESSINGER WILLY WEIDHUNER Tronsporlollon Molnoger HOOLIE DOYEN Visuol Aids Ooerolor KENNY PAGE l7l KKCLJJFOOMQ5 All 'rhe World's a Srageu- English II MRS. PETERSON, Teacher N'SpliHing Aromsn General Science MR. LA HANN, Teacher lr isn'T funny, Jimfx Algebra I MR. 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They chose os guiding lighTs-PresidenT, Paul AlTig3 Vice-PresidenT, RuTh Meyer: SecreTary, AniTa Mossy Treasurer, Dale Snyder: and STudenT Council enior ,Stud represenTaTives, Lloyd Lounsberry and Jo Severns. Mrs. PeTerson, Mr. l-larder, and Mr. GreaThouse lcepT bearings on The saTelliTes. This year's exciTe- menT was The sophomore sTunT, direcTed by Mrs. PeTerson, and The sophomore class parTy. ln I953, TiTTy-Two juniors reTurned To The con- sTellaTion. Chosen To be The direcTing sTars were PresidenT, Paul AlTig7 Vice-PresidenT, Joe Reynolds: SecreTary-Treasurer, AniTa Moss. To hold The sTars in Their orbiTs were Mrs. SaTorius, Miss Holloway, Mr. McCreighT, and Miss Simpson. STudenT Council represenTaTives were Bob Tozer, Lloyd Lounsberry, and RuTh Meyer. Among ouTsTanding evenTs oT The year was The iunior play, Gown oT Glory, direcTed by Mr. McCreighT. The climax aT all evenTs was The iunior-senior prom, STars on Parade. On reTurning To Talce ThaT lasT sTep oT The sTair- way, The TorTy-nine seniors chose Marilee Phelps, PresidenTg Joe Reynolds, Vice-PresidenT: Lola Nell Lounsberry, SecreTaryp and RuTh Meyer, Treasurer: STudenT Council represenTaTives, Lloyd Lounsberry, Paul AlTig, Jo Severns, and Bob Tozer. Manning The Telescopes To keep an eye on The sTors were Miss Terry, Miss MasTers, Mr. Bagby, and Mr. l-Tauck. The ouTsTanding accomplishmenTs oT The seniors were The producTion oT The senior play and The publicaTion aT The Sphin:c. The end oT The year provided a dazzling, sTar lighTed, Tinish Tor The seniors wiTh The iunior-senior prom, senior weelc. The senior Trip, class nighT, BaccalaureaTe, and The graduaTion exercises. LLOYD LOUNSBERRY Berry Ambiiion: Agricullural Engi- neer Science Club I, 4: Dramaiic Club 3, 4: F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Sec- refary 3: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Foolball 2, 3, 4: Vorsify Club I, 2, 3, 4: Track I, 2, 3, 4, Mosl' Valuable Player 3: Siudeni Council 2, 3, 4, Presideni 3, 4: Sphinx Sfaff 4: One-Acl Play Confesl 3: Junior Play: Film Op- eraior 4. CLARICE EMMETT Emmefi Ambilionz Physical Educalion Teacher Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presi- den+ 2, 4: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4: Pres- ideni 3, 4: Mixed Ensemble I: Junior Sexfef 2: Ensemble I, 3, 4: Dancing Class 4: Sphinx Siafi 3, 4: Infra-murals I, 2, 3, 4: Music Con'res+ I, 2, 3, 4: Speech Club 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play. ROBERT McNEAL Bob Ambifion: Radio, T.V., Elec- ironics Technician Junior Play, Lighfing Manager 3: Science Club I, 2, 4: Infra- murals 4: Sphinx Sfohf 4: Film Op- eraror 4: Dancing Class 4. RUTH MEYER Rul'hie Ambilionz To succeed Sophomore Class Vice-Presi- denf: Siudeni Council 3: Pep Club 3, 4: Infra-murals 2, 3, 4: Sphinx Slaff 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Class Treasurer: Dancing Class 4. DOLORES DENTON Dodo Ambilion: Typisi F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 4: Band I: l.S.S, 2: Chorus 3: Usherelie 3: Sphinx Siahf 4: Civil Service 4. DONALD WAYNE ARMSTRONG Duck Bill Am biiionz Scieniisl Siucleni Council I: Science Club I, 2, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 4: Track 2: Dramaiic Club 3: Var- sify Club 3: Junior Play: Film Operafor 3, 4: Senior Play: One Aci Play, Red Flannels 4. JACOUELINE MARIAN SIMS Jackie Ambifion: I-l.S. Teacher, Housewife F.I-l.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Lalin Club 2, 3, 4: Library Siaii 2, 3, 4, Sec- reiary 3: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4: Music Confesi I, 2, 3, 4: Ensemble I, 2, 3, 4, Accompanisi 3, 4: Junior Play: Science Club I, 2, 4: I.S.S. Vice Presidenf 4: Speech Club 3, 4: Debaie 4: lnira-murals I, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Band Con- lesf 3, Accompanisi: Civil Service 4: Sphinx Siafi 4. DANIEL BARBEE Danny Ambiiion: Head Engineer Speech Club 3, 4: Science Club I, 2, 4: Debaie 3, 4: Junior Play: Pep Club 3, 4: Sphinx Sfalii 3, 4. JOHN A. I-'IUDSPETH Foolball I, 2: Baskerball I Manager 2: Track I, 2, 3, 4: Var: sify Club 2, 3, 4: Sphinx Siaff 4. MARY ANN ROSENDAI-IL Annie Ambirionz Nurse F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Secrerary 2, 3, Chairman of Proiecrs 4, Treas- urer of Secfion 7: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4' lnfra-mural . S I: Pep Club 2, 3, 4: Library Sfaff 2, 3, 4, Secrerary 2, Presidenf 3, 4, Secrefary-Treasurer of 'rhe Li- brary Associafion: Lafin Club 2, 3, 4, Secrefary 2: Science Club I, 4, Secrefary 4: Sphinx Sfafl 4: Dramafic Club 3, 4: Junior Play: One-Aci Plays: Ensemble 4: Mu- sic Conlesf 2, 3, 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play. PAUL ALTIG Tic Am bifion: Journalisf Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4, Presidenr 3, 4: Class Presidenf I, 2, 3: Foofball I: Baslcefball I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 2, 4, Vice-Presidenf 2: Debafe I, 3, 4: Speech Club 3, 4, Presidenl 4: Varsily Club 3, 4, Treasurer 3: Junior Play: Infra- murals 2, 3, 4: Speech Conresl 3, 4: Sphinx Sraff 4: Sfudeni Coun- cil 4: Senior Play. LAURENA JOSEPHINE HILL Rena Ambifianz Privale Secrela ry F.I-l.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 2: Pep Club I, 2: lnfra-murals I, 2, 3: I.S.S. 3. 4: Dancing Class 3: Sphinx Sfafl 4: Civil Service 4. enior .Sham BEVERLY JO SEVERNS HJC.. Ambirion: Housewife, Secre- fary F.H.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Vice-Presidenr 3, Parliarnenfarian 4: Chorus 3, 4: Sfudenf Council 2, 4, Secrefary 2: Pep Club I, 2. 3, 4, Vice-Presi- denr 3: Music Confesi' 3, 4: Dra- mafic Club 3: One-Acf Play 3: Sphinx Sfaff 4. DUANE GREENHALGH Ambiiionz Lawyer Traclc I: Pep Club I, 4: Junior Play: Debare 3, 4: Dramaiic Club 3, 4: Sphinx Sfaff 4: Film Oper- aror 4, BERNICE KISSICK Ambifion: F.B.l. Agenf F.I-l.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Chorus I, 2, 3: Music Confesi I: I.S.S. 3: Infra- murals 3: Ushereife 3: Sphinx Sfaff 4: Civil Service 4. JACKIE LAVERN BARBEE Hof Rod Ambiiion: Naval Mechanic Junior Play: Dancing Class 3, 4: One-Acl Play 3: Film Operalor 3, 4: Pep Club 4: lnfra-murals 4: Speech Club 4: Sphinx Slalil' 4: Office Recepfionisl 4: Senior Play. I'3I LARRY DICK MARILEE PHELPS Ambilion: Doclor F.H.A. I, 3, 4, Vice-Presidenf 4: Science Club 2, 4: l.S.S. 2: Lolin Club 2, 3, 4, Presiclenf 3: Pep Club 2, 3, 4: lnlra-murals I, 2, 3, 4: Library Slalil 2, 3, 4: Junior Play: Debale 4: Dramafics Club 3, 4: Senior Class Presiclenl: Sphinx Slalil 4, Senior Play. JOE REYNOLDS Li'rIle Joe Ambilion: Tesl Pilol F.F.A. I, 2, 3. 4, Vice-Presidenl 3: Class Vice-Presidenl I, 3, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4: Judging Cone lesf 2, 3: Sphinx Sfaff 4: Varsily Club 3, 4: Baskelball I, 2, 4: Baseball 2: Foolball I, 2: Track I, 2, 3, 4: lnlra-murals 3, 4: Sfage Work 3: Science Club I: Dancing Class 4. HERMANN GUTMANN Ambiiion: Farmer F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Sphinx Sfaff 4 enior fam ll4l ANITA MOSS Nealy Ambilion: Homemaker F.l-l.A. l, 2, 3, 4, Secrelary 4: Sophomore Class Secrelary: Cho- rus 2, 4: Sphinx Sfafl 2, 4, Co- edilor-in-chief 4: Lalin Club 2, 3, 4: Library Slafl 2, 4, Secrelary 4: Class Secrefory-Treasurer 3: In- fra-murals 3: Junior Play: Con- lesl Play 3: Civil Service 4. FRED CLAUSSEN Big Inch Band l, 2: lnlra-murals 3, 4: Dancing Class 3, 4: Sphinx Slafl 4. ALFRED BARBEE UAV. Ambition: Musician Band I, 2, 3, 4, Vice'Presiden+ 4: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club I, 2: Foolball Manager I: Speech Club 3, 4: Junior Play: Debole I, 4: Speech Confesl 3, 4: Music Conlesl l, 2, 3, 4: Saxo- phone Ouarlei I, 3, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Sphinx Slalil, Co- edilor-in-chief: Lalin Club 4, President 4: Senior Play, One Ac? Play Red Flannels 4. DOLORES ANN I-IINDS Ambiiion: Physical Educalion Teacher Bond I, 3, 4: F.l-l.A. I1 G.A.A. 2: Infro-murals 2, 4: Pep Club 4: Science Club 4: l,S.S. 4: Sphinx g Sfafi 4: Clarinel Quariel' 4. KENNETH PRITCI-IETT HKGVIH Ambilionz Career Man E.E.A. I, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 4: Sphinx Slaff 4: Foolball 4: Slage Worlc 3, 4: Dancing Class 3, 4: Speech Club 4: Varsily Club 4: lnlra-murals 3, 4: Mos? Valuable Foclboll Player 4. NANCY JANE JOHNSON Music I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 2, 4: Lalin Club 2: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Library Slalil I, 2: F.I-I.A. 2, 3, 4: Ensemble 4: Band 2, 3, 4: Dramalic Club 4: lnfra-murals 4: Sphinx Slafl 4: Civil Service 4. ROBERT TOZER Bushman Science Club I, 4, presiclenl 4: I Band I: Pep Club 3, 4: Foolbal I, 2, 3, 4, MosI Valuable Play- er 3, Co-caplain 3, 4: Lefler- man's Club 2: Varsily Club 2, 3 Presidenl 3: Sluclenl Council 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Sphinx Slaff I, 4: lnlra-murals I, 2, 3: Junior Play: Phofo Club 4: Varsify Club 4: Baslcef Ball I, 3: Inlramurals 4. SARA JEAN CONNELLY Ambilion: Teacher E.H.A. 2, 3, 4, Reporler 4: Lafin Club 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presiclenl 3: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Librarian 4: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Dromalic Club 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Sphinx Slaiil I, 2, 3, 4: I.S.S. I, 2, 3, 4, Presiclenl 3, 4: Cheerleader 3, 4: Library Slafl I, 2, 3, 4, Vice- Presidenf 3: Junior Play: Ensem- ble 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play. enior fam lI5I ROSELYN NANCE Shady Ambilion: Physical Educalion Teacher Music Conlesl I, 2, 3, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Treasurer 4: Band I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4, Vice-Presidenf 4: Mixed Ensemble I: Junior Sexlel 2: Ensemble I, 3, 4: Inlra- murals I, 2, 3, 4: Dancing Class 3, 4: Assislanf Direclor of Pink Dress : Junior Play: Sphinx Slalif 4: Speech Club 4: Civil Service 4. ROBERT LEWIS Bobbie Ambifionz Owner ol lhe Sham- rock I-lolel Sphinx Siall 4: Pep Club 4. DONNA EBERHARD Am bilionz F.B.I. Agenl Library Slaff I: Inlra-murals I: F.I-l.A. I, 2, 4: Ushereffe 3: Civil Service 4: Sphinx Sfaff 4.- CI-IARLES ANGEL Foofbcll I, 3: Sphinx Slalil 4: Senior Play. WILLIAM BRANDT Pele Ambifion: Refired Millionaire Foofball I. 2, 3. 4: Baseball 2: F.F.A. I, 2. 3. 4: lnlra-murals 2, 3. 4: Varsi'ry Club 2, 3. 4: Junior Play: Sphinx Sfaff 4. ROSE PRITCH ETT Rosie Ambilion: Housewife Pep Club l, 2: F.H.A. I. 2, 3, 4: Junior Play Ushererfe: Sphinx Siaff 4: Civil Service 4. DONALD NEUMANN While Rabbil Ambilion: Farming F.F.A. I. 2, 3, 4: Chorus 4: Dancing Class 3, 4: Sphinx Slaff 4. JULIA ANN TAAPKEN Ambilion: Secrefary F.I-I.A. I, 2, 3. 4: I.S.S. 3: Jun- ior Play Usherefle: Sphinx Siaff 4: Civil Service 4. enior fam II6I SHIRLEY TRESELER Ambirionz Secrelary Transfer: Tallula High - F.H.A. I, 2, 3, Treasurer 2: G.A.A. 2, 3: Chorus I. 2: Freshman Play: Jun- ior Play: Cheerleader 2, 3: Pub- lic Relarions 3: Class Secrelary- Treasurer 3. Pe+ersburg - F.H.A. 4: Chorus 4: Dramalic Club 4: Cheerleader 4: Civil Service 4: Pep Club 4: Sphinx Slall 4. GERALD NISSEN Jerry Ambifionz Mechanic F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4-:Track 2, 3, 4: Varsily Club 3. 4: Film Operalor 4: Baslcelball I, 2, 3. 4: Infra- murals 3, 4: Sphinx Slaff 4. KENNETH BALE Red Sphinx Slaff 4. STEPHEN KNOLES S'rubby Ambilionz Jef Pilof F.F.A. I, 2. 3, 4: Track 2. 3, 4: Foolball 2, 4: Pep Club 2: Infra- murals I. 2, 3. 4: Junior Play: Speech Club 4: Varsify Club 4: Film Operafor 4: Office Recep- : Iionisf 4: Sphinx Sfaff 4. FRANK MILLER Long.Gear Baslceiball I, 2, 3, 4: Foolball I, 2, 3, 4: Traclc I, 2, 3, 4: Var- sify Club 2, 3, 4: Pep Club 2, 3, 4: lnira-murals I, 2, 3, 4: Science Club I, 3, 4: Driver Educalion Course 3: Dancing Class 3, 4: Speech Club 4: Sphinx Sfalf 4: Dramaiic Club 4, Senior Play, JOANN AMBERGER ,.-Jody.. Ambiiionz Secrela ry lnlra-murals I: Band 2, 3, 4: Chorus I, 2, 3, 4: I.S.S. 3, 4, Secretary 3: Speech Club 3, 4: Library Sfaff 3, 4: Vice-Presidenf 4: F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Junior Play: One-ACI Play 3, 4: Ensemble I, 3, 4: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Music Coniesl 2, 3, 4: Sphinx Slaff 3, 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play. M ELVI N BOEI-I M Barrio Faofball I: Pep Club 2, 3, 4: Varsify Club 3: lnfra-murals 3: Dancing Class 3, 4: Sphinx Sfalf STEVE VOGT Slevie Ambilion: Commercial Arfisl Faolball I, 2, 4: Baslcelball I, 2: Baseball I, 2: Track I, 2, 4: Science Club I, 2: LeHerman's Club I, 2: Sphinx Slafl 4: Band 4: Chorus I, 2, 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play: Speech Conlesf 4. enior fam ll7l LOLA NELL LOUNSBERRY NuggeIs Ambifionz Teacher F.l-I.A. I, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer 4: Science Club I, 2, 4: Band 2, 3, 4: Lalin Club 2. 3, 4, Presidenf 2: Chorus 2: l.S.S. 2: Pep Club I, 2, 3, 4: Dramafic Club 3, 4, Vice- Presidenf 4: Sphinx Sfaff I, 2, 3, 4: Library Siaff 2, 3: lnlra-murals 2, 3, 4: Junior Play: Class Secre- Iary 4: Civil Service 4: Senior Play. JOHN FEAGANS Fearless Ambilionz Jaurnalisl' Baseball I, 2: Science Club I, 2: Dancing Class 3: Debaie 3, 4: Junior Class Publicify Chairman: Speech Caniesl 3, 4: Speech Club 3, 4: Driver's Educafion Course 3: One-Acl Plays 4: Pep Club 4: Sphinx Slafl 4. ZELDA McCOY Poles Ambilion: Civil Service Worlr Chorus I: ln+ra-murals I: Ush- ereile 3: Sphinx Sfafl 4: Civil Service 4: F.H.A. 4. CLASS OFFICERS RQSEMARY WATKINS Secvc-ToryTreasurer PAWTY OROSBOLL Rwswdemf LARRY LYNN VYQQ--pwgldflnf J unior aw FOURTH ROW: Pxlfved Boker, Leo Stewart Ronme Rebbe, DOM? Sdvonewis Rdph Supp, Luvvy Edwords Cor! We-w5w1m1Jrw, RObE'ff Vppsgff. THIRD ROW: Dcimes S1,Yvovfev', Gywlrw Sporvsler, J, C, Simpson. Rober? F Ysdmy Tovwny VJUg.'-wn, Gmdmm Br.1nCWi:g1d, BMW Cooper. SECOND ROW: Mary Todd, Owenno Cosa, Joomne Boesdorfer, Rmefvmury Wmifmg Kcrfhfym BON, Gomgglg Qf,qd5b4,,mqh, Mnr lorie Bovneff. FIRST ROW: Gen? Txwe, Pcvy Poffersorw, MorwNyr1 Peterson Mow Metffvrf Row 0 BMW, Shwhy Hwohvey, Rmb Skaggs. l'9f Ming .Slam On The Third day of SepTember, I952, sevenTy- five freshmen enfered P. H. H. S. They elecTed as officers The following people: PresidenT, RoberT Hindrickerp Vice-Presidenf, Larry Lynn: Secrefary, STanley CarTer: Treasurer, Ada Powell: and STudenT Council member, Judy Parlc. Mrs. Woocl, Mr. Curry, and Mr. Worfhingfon were The class spon- sors. Freshman recepTion and The class parTy were The highlighTs of The year. SixTy-four sophomores refurned Sepfember I, I953, To confinue Their educafion. Officers chosen To represenf The class This year were: Presidenf, Larry Lynn: Vice-Presidenf, James Shorf: SecreTary, PaTTy Grosboll: Treasurer, MargueriTe MaTThews: Sfudenf Council members were Rosemary Waflcins and Leo STewarT. Class sponsors were: Mrs. PeTer- son, Mr. Harder, and Mr. Hilderbrand. The sophomore sTunT, under The direcfion of Mrs. PeTer- son, was Their main proiecT for The year. On Augusf 30, l954, fiffy-nine sfudenfs re- Turned for Their Third year aT P. H. H. S. Class officers were as follows: Presidenf, Paffy Grosboll: Vice-Presidenf, Larry Lynn: Secrefary-Treasurer, Rosemary WaTlcins, and STudenT Council members, Barbara Greenwald, Roy Fry and Leo STewarT. The sponsors were: Mrs. Saforius, Miss Holloway, Mr. McCreighT, and Miss Schaefer. The oufsfand- ing evenTs of The year were The junior class play, The Hoosier SchoolmasTer, under The direcfion of Mr. McCreighT, and The Junior-Senior Prom, held on May I3. FOURTH ROW: Bob DeMonbrum, Ken Hill, Ed Hansen, Roy Fry, Jim Shorf, Larry Lynn, Larry Heyen, Gary Brighf. THlRD ROW: Marilyn Ruppel, Deifer Bauser, Lloyd Schafer, Jerry Lynn, David Zimmerman, Eugene Peferson, Tequilla Hill. SECOND ROW: Joanne Bryanf, Marguerife Maffhews, Barbara Greenwald, Paffy Grosboll, Helen Gray, Judy Park, Deloris FIRST ROW: Joan Schaddel, Kafhryn Moore, Donna Tibbs, Mary.Jane Thomson, Beffy Gellerman, Barbara Heyen, Shirley Monroe. CLASS OFHCERS VIRGINIA JORDAN Treosnrer RICHARD REYNOLDS vaQe.pfeSIden+ ROLLIN ROSENDAHL President MARGARET SCHAFER Secfelary .going 0l'l'L0l 0 6165 TOP ROW: Richard Reynolds, Warren Ishmael, Ronnie Moss, Gene Prlmm, Alben? Oellerrnan, Cheale-I Sfewarl, Charles Libben, Eugene Wall. THIRD ROW: Phyllis Oll-lava, Judy Peferson, Judy Nalllngharn, Marilcay Miller, Thala Jean Tnllle, Llnda Pallersan, Annelfe I-lndspelh. SECOND ROW: Sybil fXllerbeI'ry, Harold Hansen, Jahn Holliday, Joe Greenwald, Thomas Wallclns, John VIcge, JoAnn Bell. FIRST ROW: Joyce Pele son, Eeyevly TI-eselef, Lorefla Moss, Mary Lon Claussen, Shwley Johnson, Wandalee lshmael, Margarel Schafer, R, 'I U01 S0104 0I'l'l0I Q Sa fefgferi On Augusf ThirTy-TirsT, I953, sixTy-Tour eager Treshmen enTered The halls aT P. H. H. S. To begin Their high school years. They elecTed as Their oTTicers: PresidenT, Ronald Moss: Vice-PresidenT, Charles Jones: SecreTary, LoreTTa Moss: Treasurer, Richard Reynolds. Their class sponsors were: Mr. WorThingTon, Mrs. Wood, and Mr. LaHann. One oT The main evenTs aT The year was The Freshman RecepTion Day. On AugusT ThirTieTh, TiTTy-eighT Sophomores re- Turned To P. H. H. S. To begin Their second year aT high school. They chose The Tollowing To repre- senT Their class: PresidenT, Rollin Rosendahlg Vice- PresidenT, Richard Reynolds: SecreTary, MargareT Schafer: Treasurer, Virginia Jordan: and STudenT Council RepresenTaTives, Ronald Moss and Joe Greenwald. The class sponsors were Mrs. PeTerson, Mr. McKee, and Mr. Hilderbrand. The sTarring evenT of The year was The class sTunT enTiTled DragneT, given on March I0 under The direcTion oT Mrs. PeTerson. Vying wiTh The sTunT Tor equal brilliance was The enjoyable sophomore class parTy. TOP ROW: Harold Schafer, Charles Jones, Donald Caldi, Rollin Rosendahl, Ronald Libloen, Wayne Feese, Richard Allen. THIRD ROW: Helen Wilson, BeTTy McDaniel, Sally Osborne, BeTTy Tibbs, Beverly Thomson, Sandra Morgan, Linda Garvin SECOND ROW: Lonnie Boelrer, Dennis Hopper, William Gleason, Thomas Robinson, James Power, Georgia DenTon. FIRST ROW: Sharon Kern, Joyce Schmidt Virginia Jordan, Norma Skaggs, Emma Kinney, DoroThy Gellerman, Glenna Gillmore. CLASS OFFICERS JIM HARRIS Secrelary LEONARD EDDINOS Presidenf PAULA CHERRY Treasurer MARY ANN BRASS Vice-Presidenf 34854 I'lflCU'l .1 Clifff TOP ROW: Carl Maals, Richard Slcellon, Phil Sloul, Pa? Blake, George Ooldsbaraugh, Roberf Kinney, David Ouinn, John Finney, FOURTH ROW: Rally Knoles, Mary Ann Brass, Paula Cherry, Sharon Smilh, Lois Thomson, Joan Garrelf, Wanda Smilh. THIRD ROW: Leonard Eddings, Ed McDougal, Billy Hinds, Wayne Tuffle, Richard McOary, Ronald Wiseman, Jim Carlile. SECOND ROW: Larello Forlney, Evelyn Barne-+I, Marilyn Gellerman, Donna Pallerson, Belly Tippelf, Lorella Klauzer, Belly Panliev, Eldene Anderson. FRONT ROW: Donna Simpson, Audrey Bonne-H, Barbara gogl, Gale Lewis, Roland Meade, Tom Ball, Levere Craigmiles, Durlin raigmiles. T221 jfedkmdn sgdfifd On Augusl 30, l954, eighly freshmen, lruly a galaxy, found lheir places among lhe heavenly bodies in lhe upper areas ol P. l'l. l-l. S. The slar- lels chose as lheir leaders: Presidenl, Leonard Eddingsp Vice-Presidenl, Mary Ann Brass: Secre- lary, Jim Harris: Treasurer, Paula Cherry: Sludenl Council Member, Johnny Finney. Under The com- lzinod olicrls of Mrs. Wood, Mr. l.al'lann, and Mr. Yforlhinglcn, The lillle suns were lcepl in lheir orbils. Ona highlighl ol The heavens was Freshman lnilialion Day held on Seplember 29 wilh l'he freshmen displaying lheir originalily in Tanlaslic hols and lheir lalenls in lhe assembly program. Anolher brighl spol was lhe successful freshman parly on January 26. TOP ROW: Scoll Ralherl, John Curry, Edwin Sinclair, George Swanson, Jim Harris, Russell Miller, Dearl Rose, Paul Moore. FOURTH ROW: Jo Ann Hill, Karen Moss, Dolores Powell, Connie Rebbe, Beverlee Cheney, Clacy Kissiclc, Sandra Whalen. THIRD ROW: Russell Schadd, James Sponsler, Eddie Dirks, Tom Barbee, Kennelh Sinclair, Richard Schafer, Bruce Orlman, P. J. Orosboll. SECOND ROW: Robe-rla Pelers, Rose Mary Humphrey, Rose Mary Slewarl, Calherine Thomson, Donna Oller, Shirley Prilchell, Marie Winner. FIRST ROW: Bonnie Lewis, Karen McNeil, Nancy Rogers, Juanila Thurman, Jim Bell, Larry Dawson, Douglas Nolling. 2 agiii gmz. Filly-Iwo eighlh grade srudenrs regisrered for 'rhe year I954-55. Alrhough several moved oul of Ihe disrricr and several moved inlo The disfricl, Ihe enrollmenr has slayed aboul The same. Officers for 'rhe year were: Presidenl, Marilyn Chesleri Vice-Presidenr, Linda Perersong Secrerary, Judy Eillcs: Treasurer, AI Case. Officers of 'rhe Abe Lincoln Council of rhe Junior Red Cross were: President Tim Tibbs: Vice- President Bob Barbee: Secrerary, Marilyn Chesler, and Treasurer, Clyde Dearing. . The enlire Junior High sI'udenI body honored LincoIn's Birlhday wirh a choral reading, He Belongs Io Ihe Ages. March I, a baslcerball banquel for all baslcel- ball boys, cheerleaders, parenls, and faculfy was held. AI 'rhis lime, 'rhe school Ielrers were awarded 'ro Ihe boys and cheerleaders. Also in March a speech and arf eliminalion canresl was held. Six srudenls parlicipaled in rhe arf conresl, ond Iwenly cornpeled in Ihe speech conresf. Harold Curry, Leia Fry, and Tim Tibbs were Ihe Ihree Tirsl place winners in speech, and Bill Orosboll won Iirsr in rhe arr conlesi. TOP ROW: Earl Harris, Alberr Slier, Roberl McAllisIer, Bill Minor, Glenn Tuflle, Dan Wilson, David Hohirner, Bill Godbey. Leroy McDaniel, David Branchfield, Som Ames, David Marcussen. FOURTH ROW: Rurh Anderson, Olefa Kissiclc, Linda Peferson, Donna Towler, Joan Neumann, Judy Eillcs. Phyllis Monroe, Bar- bara Kern, Helen Polls, Leia Ann Fry, Esrher Gordon. THIRD ROW: Judy Miller, Linda Sinclair, Rurh Slzelron, Marfha Fillbrighr, Marilyn Chester, Ruby Schafer, Sandra Slcaggs. Vickie Lounsberry, Rita Hinds, SECOND ROW: Bill Grosboll, Herberl Burger, Donald Smofhers, Alberl Case, Roberf Vogf, Clyde Deoring, Don Heyen, James Eilers, Jim Gillrnore. FIRST ROW: Tim Tibbs, Buddy Hudspefh, Larry Thompson, David Snedigar, Sieve Allen, Colvin Libben, Roland Schaad, Karl QUQl'lfA gl 6L6!8 Sevenry-'rhree sludenls were enrolled in lhe sevenlh grade a+ The beginning ol The school year. In The early Tall class eleclions were held. James While was elecfed Presidenf: James Eddings as Vice-Presidenl, Laird Bennell as Secrelary, and Mary Jane Behrends, Treasurer. Represenlalives on The Junior Red Cross Coun- cil were Laird Bennell, Bob Barbee. Pa++y Tibbs, Warnsing Lewis, and Anne Rawlings. Five sevenlh grade girls were elecled as cheer- leaders for The Lighfweighl Baslcelball Team. They were Georgia Lu Wallcins, Connie Eillcs, Delores Winner, Jana Greene, and Judy Templelon. In February The Junior High Sexlel and lwo members ol The speech class gave a program al Sunny Acres. In The sexlel are Helen Polls, Laird Bennell, Phyllis Tulrle, Gorgia Lu Wallcins, Connie Terhune, and Anne Rawlings. Anne Rawlings and Tim Tibbs each gave a reading. TOP ROW: Frank Bell, Bob Ollers, Jim McDaniel, Lennie Meade, Bryce Monroe, Larry Rebbe, Sieve Afferberry, Gene Garreil, James Wiseman, Warnsing Lewis, Harold Curry, Johnny Cordery, James Hopper. FIFTH ROW: Cafhie Schirding, Jana Greene, Phyllis Tullle, lrene Smilh, Jeweline Smilh, Connie Terhune, Connie Eillcs, Lula Belle Price, Laird Bennefl, Polly Tibbs, Anne Rawlings, Judy Coolc. FOURTH ROW: Raberf Power, Harold Hollis, Billy Gillmore, Jim Collins, Jim Eddings, Howard Cummings, Larry Salorius, Tom Grosboll, Dean Nissen, Ronnie Towler, Bill Moody, Roy Taaplren, Jim While. THIRD ROW: Edilh McDougall, June Lewis, Delores Winner, Barbara Schonewise, Helen Aflerberry, Judy Gilliland, Barbara Haynes, Roberfa Panlier, Mary Boehm, Kalhryn Bennefl, Judy Templelon, Judy Eilers. SECOND ROW: Georgia Lu Wailrins, Barbara Schaad, Janice Leinberger, Pafly Finney, Rulh Ann Dirlcs, Rulhie Gleason, Connell Robinson, Shirley Dawson, Peggy Wealherby, Mary Jane Behrends, Phyllis Hodgen, Julia Ball. 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' . ..p- ,., .. -Q,-pi , ,..:-, , - A 3- np- - . ' .v.5,1- Z ' ' - 1' -, . b Y' -- ..4y-5-7.5 4 , . ' ' ' . ,--. w ajyp., 3? ,QI u , - . nfl, ' Q I 'G-'SQA' ' , xsynfn, h Qu ,. I-- 42 39.1-,-,zihg is li.:- .. ' -' Ac: Ng,,r,,. . F,-'Sf-1 r .- '- qe- N., .1 1 1 55535-F uf? .Siam cc , v petefdgufg, 0l 2U0l Words ond Music by H. E. Akers Here's Io Pefersburg forever, Moy we oiwoys Ioe so Irue, Moy our couroge never folfer, Moy we olwoys be Ioyoi Io you. Roh! Roh! Moy your memory live forever, And sI'onoI for oil IhoI's righi, So IeI's FighII Fighfl EighI'! Wi+h QII of our might For 'rhe honor of The Blue ond Ihe Whife. P. H. H. S. CHEER LEADERS LEFT TO RIGHT: ROSEMARY WATKINS, SARA CONNELLY, TEQUILLA HILL, SHIRLEY TRESELER I29I g00f6Cl,! FOOTBALL SCORES For +he firsf Hme in fhe hislory of Pelersburg Harris High School, poicrsburg O In S. D. 3' fhe P. H. H. S. Foolball Team played on a liglwled field under lhe sfars. In spife of an occasional rain drop or chilly breeze. many H 7 Hamm 25 loyal followers afiended fhe games. School spirif was lifled by The 6 g:,Q,,i,I,,, 0 sfirring music of lhe band and The cheers led by The faifhful Pep Club. I2 Deer Creek 0 Proving io be 'rhe brighlesl slar, Kennefh Pri+cheH was elecled I2 Springfield HBH 2 by his 'reamma+es as 'rhe mosl' valuable player. 0 My Sferling I3 Alfhough The ieam will lose several sfar performers +hroug'f1 graduafion, lhe leam of filly-five looks forward To improving fhe O Lewwlon 24 lhree wins and five losses wifh Jrhe play of a sfrong consfellafion 0 virginia 34 nexf fall. BACK ROW, lei? To righf: Coach Hilde-rbrand, Phillip Sfouf, Tommy Wilson, Carl Moafs, Ed Hansen, Gordon Branchfield, Bob DeMonbrum, Ronnie Moss, Bob Tozer, Jimmy l-larris, Clwesler S'rewarf. Jerry Lynn, Diclc Allen, Pal Blalce, David Quinn, Johnny Finney, Charlie Jones, Mr. Bagby, Assislanl Coach. FRONT ROW, left fo righf: Wayne Feese, Frank Miller, Lloyd Lounsberry, Kennefh Prifchefl, Pele Brandi, Sieve Knoles, Leo Sfewarf, Sfeve Vogt Gene Primm. i301 Dale Varsily Opponenl November Chandlerville December Ashland December Mason Cily December Chapin December Easlon December Asforia December Williamsville Virginia Tourney December Meredosia December Roadhouse December Whilehall January 7 Alhens Afhens-Greenview Tourney January I3 Tallulo January I4 Balylci January I5 Afhens January I8 Virginia January 2I Greenview January 22 I, S. D. January 28 Feifshans February Tri Ci+y February 8 Balyki February Foreman February Riverfon February Beardslown February San Jose February 22 Arenzville February 25 Pleasanl Plains Z?6l5L0fLCl,! Place Here There Here There Here Here There There Here There There There Here Here There Here There Here Here There THEY 49 35 58 45 42 55 40 3l 3I 54 4I 37 39 66 54 45 55 64 50 42 29 52 68 54 54 47 REGIONAL TOURNEY DATE OPPONENT WE THEY March 2 Mason Cify 57 5l March 3 Havana 48 57 FRESH-SOPH TOURNEY Pclersburg 35 Easlon 47 VARSITY BASKETBALL TOP ROW: Roy Fry, Frank Miller Mr. Hilderbrand, Dale Schonewis, Gerald Nissen, sEcoNo ROW: chesfef sm. art Ronald Moss, Ronald Rebbe, Larry Lynn, Paul Alfig, Joe Rey- nolds. FIRST ROW: Gene Primm, Tom Boll. Dale November December December December December December December January 7 January I8 January 2I January 22 January 28 February February February February February February February February SECOND ROW: Chesler Slewarf, Ronald Moss, Ronald Rebbe, Roy Fry, Franlc Miller, Mr, I-lilderbrand, Dale Schonewis. Gerald Nissen, Jerry Lynn, Chesler Slewarl, Jae Reynolds, FIRST ROW: P. J. Giosboll, Richard Reynolds, Richard McOary, Carl Meals, Jim I-larris, Ronald Libben, Charlie Janes, John Finney, Tom Barbee, Richard Allen, Lloyd Schafer. . . .gazfefgaf I .marie JUNIOR VARSITY Opponenl Chandlerville Ashland Mason Cily Chapin Easlon Asloria Williamsville Alhens Virginia Greenview I.S.D. Feilshans Tri-Cily Balylci Fcrman Riverlon Beardslawn San Jose Arenzville Pleasanl Plains Place I-lere There Here There l'lere I-lere There There I-lere There There There I'Iere I-lere There l-lere There I-Iere I-lere There TI-IEY 28 34 34 25 2I 46 42 48 45 32 48 47 37 23 22 39 38 50 24 64 Opponenl Easlon ., . Allmens I-Iavana . Jacksonville Virginia : Allwens . , Canlrall . Jacksonville JUNIOR I-IIOI-I I-IEAVYWEIOI-ITS SECOND ROW: Jack Clnurclnlll, Mgrt, Buddy Huclspelln, Jlm Wlnlle, Ted Claussen, David Worllnlnglon, David Branclwlleld, Warnszng Lewns, Jsm Gillmore, Mgr, FIRST ROW: Jlrn I-loo per, Alberl Case, I-Iare old Curry, Sleven Aflerberry, Glenn Tuflle, Dowd Margns- sen, Clyde Deanna, Sleve Allen. JUNIOR I-IIOI-I LIOI-ITWEIOI-ITS SECOND ROW: Plwll- Iip Jolnnson, Ernle WII- son, Jolnn Morgan, BMI Moody, Deon Nissan. Frank Bell, Coach Clwurchill, Pele Lewls, Mark Liggefl, Joe Lib- ben, Gary Melclner, Bob Rower. FIRST ROW: Buddy I-Iudspeflm, John Moois, Bill Orosboll, Bob Vogf, Don Smollners, Larry Thomson, Jlm Gillmore. unior o!lIgAfwei9Af4S WE TI-IEY . 28 I6 20 24 I6 35 .. 28 27 .. 30 I9 : 28 29 44 I7 I6 I9 Opponenl Mason Cily Easlon , Arenzvllle Oalclord Brownlng ,, Easlon . Kilborne Oreenview TI-IEY I9 23 23 30 I9 24 I9 36 LEFT TO WGHT: Sondra Tvenovy, Con nie Eiilss, Judy Temdefon, Jwfdy EHM Georgia Lv Wofkng, Jeno Greene, DP loree Wmnor, Morihn CP'wezsfm'. unior Chanda em LEFT TO PUGHT- BGVQVXY Tborrxsmw, Bfwfiy Tibbs, Morllcoy MiNev', SoHy Os- borne. Joyfe- Snhmudf. 50,96 omore X971 il 6Ll'l'llfU 6l WHHQP5 iw M gdica gzfucafl on MRS. WOOD, Teacher SENIOR VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS LEFT TO RIGHT: Jo Sevehfns, Morliee RheTp5, Lolo Nell Lowmsberry, Rmb Mpyev, DOTOVQ5 Hinds, CTOMCQ Ervwrvwff, .md Rm-,elyrw Nomv 4TH HOUR VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS LEFT TO RIGHT: LOTG NPTT Lownsbe-uvy, Rosemary Wofkins, SOM Osborne, Mary Ann Brass, Corwfsl Rebbe ond Jflckuff Sums. 4TH HOUR GYM CLASS PLAYING VOLLEYBALL A Group Dancing in The Band Room Mrs. Wood, direcTor Leo STeworT and Mr. l-lilderbrand aT The Punching Bag UPPER RIGHT: Ring Pong ArTisTs : ChesTer STewarT, Paul AlTig, Deloris STewarT, and Joyce SchrnidT Box l-loclcey wiTh Mr, Craigmiles and Bob Larry Dawson, MargueriTe MaTThews, Mrs, Wood A ShuTTle Board Kenny, Mr' Hgldebrondl Supervisor Ping Pong Champs -Paul Allig and Frank Miller is 00lfl OUP effeav l0l'l This year The high school has enioyed a varied program oT noon hour recreaTion ably supervised by The physical educaTion Teachers, Mrs. Wood and Mr. l-lilderbrand. ln addiTion To movies shown l36l daily in The old shop and games in The gymnasium, The schedule included dancing, ping pong, shufclle board, and box-hoclney. 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THIRD ROW: Judy Eilers, clarinel: Barbara Vogl, clarinel: Pally Finney, clarinelt Carl Moals, lrombonef Belly Tibbs, lromboneg Dale Schonewis, lrornbonei Gary Brighl, lromboneg Scoll Rolherl, lrornbonep Tom Wilson, bariloney Allred Barbee, lenor saxophone: Rosemary Slewarl, barilone saxophone: Eldene Anderson, bass Clarinel. SECOND ROW: Rally Tibbs, clarinelq Judy Pelerson, clarinelg Marilyn Chesler, clarinelp Diclc Allen, clarinel: Alberl Oellerman, cornel: Paula Cherry, cornel: Sandra Whalen, cornelg Eugene Wall, cornelg Roselyn Nance, cornel: David Quinn, lrurnpel: Rollin Rosendahl, saxophone: Lois Thomson, saxophone, Sally Osborn, French horn. FIRST ROW: Judy Park, clarinely Barbara Heyen, clarinel: Joann Boesdorler, clarinelg Dolores l-linds, clarinelg Lola Nell Lounsberry, oboe: Pally Knoles, lluleq Shirley Prilchellg lluleq Mary Ann Brass, lluleg Paula Bell, llule. T401 KCUQ6! One ol lhe oulslanding lealures ol our school program is our band, ably direcled by William Ginaliclc. By playing lor all games, giving open air concerls, and providing music lor lhe various organizalions ol lhe lawn, lhey have mode an admirable conlribulion lo lhe communily. When we hear lheir spiriled music and walch lhem approach, resplendenl in lheir handsome blue unilorms, we proudly say, Thal's our Band! THE BAND PARENTS ASSOCIATION The Band Parenls Associalion slrives lo bring lhe band and parenls inlo closer unily. During lhe Chrislmas season a chilli supper is served by lhe molhers lor lhe band members aller lhey have concluded lheir carolling. Aller lhe spring concerl. a social is held, honoring lhe senior members ol The band. Al lhe conclusion ol each school year, lhe associalion sends lhe band suils lo lhe cleaners. Ollicers elecled lor lhis year were: Presidenl, Mrs. Paul Cherry: Vice-Presidenl, Mrs. John Boesdorler: Secrelary, Mrs. Belly Terhuneg Treasurer, Mrs. Alice Trenaryp and Publicily Chairman, Mrs. George Rolherl. l4ll TOP ROW: Kalhryn Moore, Shirley Humphrey, Sally Jo Osborne, Anifa Moss, Dolores Powell, Connie Rebbe, Marilyn Pelerson, Marilcay Miller, Sharon Smifh, Belly Tibbs, Judy Nollingharn, Paula Bell, Polly Palierson, Mary Ann Brass. FOURTH ROW: Sara Connelly, Shirley Monroe, Judy Pelerson, Rulh Ann Slcaggs, Geri Tullle, Jean Tulrle, Barbara Heyen, Nancy Johnson, Belly McDaniel, Dorolhy Gellerman, Joann Schaddel, Joann Amberger, Joann Boesdorler. THIRD ROW: Norma Skaggs, Glenna Case, Shirley Treseler, Calherine Thompson, Virginia Jordan, Joyce Schmidt Rosemary Waflcins, Sandra Whalen, Judy Park, Phyllis O'Hara, Jo Severns, Marilyn Gellerman, Jackie Sims, Helen Wilson. SECOND ROW: Deloris Slewarl, Rosemary Humphrey, Mary Lou Claussen, Marjorie Barnell, Joann Bryaril, Lois Thomson, Kalhryn Ball, Emma Kinney, Mary Todd, Shirley Johnson, Georgia Goldsborough, Clarice Emmelf, Joyce Peferson. FIRST ROW: Nancy Rogers, Tequilla Hill, Roselyn Nance, Marie Winner, Lorella Foriney, Marilyn Ruppel, Ann Rosendahl, Miss Schaefer, Sharon Kern, Linda Garvin, Georgia Denlon, Margaref Schafer, Sybil Allerberry, Jo Ann Bell, Karen McNeil. 3A-2 QI' If , CAOPM5 The Girls' Chorus, consisiing of seveniy brighl and shining young girls, under Jrhe able guidance of Miss Shaeier, was organized almosl immedialely offer lhe school year began. The officers elecied 'rhis year were: Presideni, Clarice Emmelig Vice- Presideni, Roselyn Nance: Secreiary, Judy Parlcg Treasurer, Ann Rosendahl: Librarian, Sara Con- nelly. The Chorus began lheir climb io lame by par- licipaling in lhe Abe Lincoln Fesiival on Ociober 29. l954, al Mason Cily. The Chrislmas Concerl, a candlelighi service, 4 was held in The school gymnasium on December l2, I954, ai four o'clock wilh Chrislmas numbers by Jrhe Girls' Chorus, lhe Boys' Ensemble, lhe Fresh- man-Sophomore Ensemble, The Junior Ensemble and The Senior Ensemble. The Chorus, lhe Junior and Senior Ensembles. and six soloisls were enlered in lhe conlesl 'rhis year. The final slarring performance was 'rhe annual Spring Cancerl held in lhe school gymnasium on Friday evening, May 6, l955. SENIOR ENSEMBLE TOP ROW: Joann Amberger, Clarice Emmefl' THIRD ROW: Nancy Johnson, Roselyn Nance CENTER: Jackie Sims FIRST ROW: Ann Rosendahl, Sara Connelly FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE ENSEMBLE ACCOMPANIST: Polly Palferson FOURTH ROW: Mary Ann Brass, Sally Osborne THIRD ROW: Jean Tuffle, Sandra Whalen, Judy Peferson SECOND ROW: Sharon Kern, Margarel Schafer FIRST ROW: Nancy Rogers, Karen McNeil JUNIOR ENSEMBLE TOP ROW: Paulo Bell. FOURTH ROW: Joann Boesdorfer, Shirley Monroe THIRD ROW: Glenna Case, Barbara Heyen, Rose mary Waflcins. SECOND ROW: Deloris Slewarf, Judy Park. FRONT ROW: Polly Orosboll. BOYS' CHORUS BACK ROW: Richard IvIcOary, Allred Barbee. SECOND ROW: George Goldsborough. Don New mann, Jim Harris. FRONT ROW: George Swanson, Sieve Vogl. STANDING: Ronald Moss, Leo STewarT, Roy Fry, Bar- bara Greenwald, John Finney, Joe Greenwald. SEATED: Paul AlTig, Lloyd Lounsberry, Jo Severns, Bob Tozer. Lgzwfenf gounci The STudenT Council consisTs aT Ten sTudenTs chosen Tram The enTire sTudenT body. This year's membership is mode up aT John Finney, Treshman: Ronald Moss, Joe Greenwald, sophomores: Barbara Greenwald, Roy Fry, Leo STewarT, Juniors: Lloyd Lounsberry, Bob Tozer, Jo Severns, and Paul AlTig, seniors. Miss Terry is Their adviser. The Council chose Tor Their oTFicers: Lloyd Lcunsberry, President Paul AlTig, Vice-PresidenT7 Jo Severns, SecreTaryq and Bob Tozer, Treasurer. The Council was The leader in bringing many sTar-Tilled performances To The sTage oT dear old P. H. H. S. Among These were ChieT Evergreen l44l Tree, Mr. Sloan and his demonsTraTion oT liquid air: OrTheldo, The magician, and The Grays wiTh Their marimbas. In addiTion To These successes, The STudenT Council also sponsored The Polio, Red Cross, and SalvaTion Army drives and many oTher sTudenT acTiviTies such as social hours. The ChrisT- mas Homecoming, and Freshman lniTiaTion. The sTar oT all acTiviTies was The All School TalenT Show on February I7 where The Goldsborough Twins displayed Their musical TalenT and claimed The TirsT place Trophy. Many oTher TalenTed people making Their iniTial appearances along wiTh The veTerans oT The Tield made The show a greaT success. 0,0 The Pep Club, radialing a Big Dipper lull ol school spiril, mode a roclceling slarl by elecling lhe following officers: Presidenl, Paul Allig: Vice- Presidenl, Clarice Emmellq Secrelary and Treasurer, Roselyn Nance. The lailhful sponsors were Mrs. CM Wood and Mr. McKee, who generously gave much ol lheir lime. Leading 'rhe cheers and lceeping lhe spiril alive were Sara Connelly, Shirley Treseler, Tequillo l-lill, and Rosemary Wollcins. ls Everybody Happy? Wilh a Well, Yes! U-Rah, Rah, Rah, Is There Anybody Sad? Blue Jays, Blue Jays, Well, No! U-Rah, Rah, Rah, Then lel's give a locomolive and lel's rnalce il slow ---- Blue Jays. Blue Jays, U-Rah, Rah, Rah, Blue Jays, Blue Jays, Yea, Blue Jays- Thal's Us!! 45 Lgialzinx ,Qu CO-EDITOR 4..A..... .... A Ilred Barbee CO-EDITOR ....,................, Anila Moss SENIOR EDITORS: Paul Allig, Joann Amberger, Duane Greenhalgh, Dolores Hinds, Lolo Nell Lounsberry, Sara Connelly. TYPISTS: Laurena Hill, Ann Rosendahl, Julio Taap- ken, Bernice Kissiclc, Shirley Treseler, Dolores Denlon. SNAPS: Rulh Meyer, Donald Armslrong, Roselyn Nance, Jo Severns, Zelda McCoy, Clarice Emmell, Bob Lewis, Kennelh Prilchell. CAMERAS: Gerald Nissen, Franlc Miller, Herman Gulmann, John Huclspelh, Melvin Boehm. SPORTS ....,,,..... Bob Tozer, Lloyd Lounsberry ART. .Jacqueline Sims, Marilee Phelps, Sleve Vogl JUNIOR EDITORS: Marilyn Pelerson, Ralph Sapp, Belly Gellermon SOPHOMORE EDITORS, . .Judy Pelerson, Eugene Wall 46 FRESHMAN EDITORS: Mary Ann Brass, Donna Pallerson EIGHTH GRADE EDITOR ..,..... Linda Pelerson SEVENTH GRADE EDITOR. .. , .,Ann Rawlings BUSINESS STAFF ADVERTISING MANAGERS ...,.., Bob McNeal. Danny Barbee BUSINESS MANAGERS ,... Donald Neumann SENIOR STAFF: Joe Reynolds, Fred Claussen, John Feagans, Rose Prilchell, Donna Eberhard, Nancy ... .William Brandi. Johnson JUNIOR STAFF: Rosemary Wallcins, Barbara Heyen, Dolores Schaeler SOPHOMORE STAFF .,...,., Margarel' Schafer, Joyce Schmidl FRESHMAN STAFF .... Karen Moss, David Ouinn JUNIOR HIGH STAFF: Jana Greene, David Tibbs BUSINESS ADVISER ....,. ...... M rs. Salorius LITERARY ADVISER ..,. ...Miss Mina Terry J agazine .gadfi The Senior Class of I955 sold Sl32l.2O worlh of magazines. The class was divided inlo five leams 'ra promole greafer compelilion. The 'team of Pele Brancll was lhe winning leam. Here Pele is shown wilh olher caplains: Allred Barbee, Paul Allig, Lola Nell Lounsberry, and high individual salesman, Roselyn Nance. Absenl when +he piclure was lalcen was Caplain Rulh Meyer. Persons who sold S30 worlh or more received a cerlificafe of meril' from 'rhe Curlis Magazine Com- pany. They are, lefl fo righl, slanding: Sleve Knoles, Allred Barbee, Herman Gulmann, Ken Bale, Joe Reynolds, Ken Prilchell, Pele Brandl, ancl lvlarilee Phelps. Sealed are: Joann Amberger, Lola Nell Lounsloerry, Roselyn Nance, Anila lvloss, and Rose Prilchell. Olher oulslanding salesmen were Clarice Emmell, Laurena Hill, Rulh Meyer. Ann Rosendahl, and Jack Barbee. On March 23 'rhose who sold less lhan The quola gave a parly honoring lhe high salesmen. An imporlanl' parl of financing 'rhe year bool: is selling adverlisemenls fo lhe local businessmen. These are lhe boys who lhis year did a splendid iob of selling. They are. lefl lo righl: Bob McNeal, Danny Barbee, Pele Brandi and Don Neumann. 147 2 GUI! .Service The Commercial Course is one oT The mosT im- porTanT and pracTical courses in PeTersburg l-ligh School. Two years oT shorThand, Two years oT Typing and one year OT bookkeeping are oTTered in our high school. ThroughouT The course, emphasis is placed on spelling, grammar, and speed and accuracy in slcills. One OT The main obiecTives oT The Training is To prepare sTudenTs Tor liTe in The business world. One oT The opporTuniTies Tor employmenT aTTorded To seniors is Through The STaTe Civil Service ExaminaTions. WiTh The permission oT The sTaTe This examinaTion is conducTed by Mrs. l'l. P. SaTorius oT The high school TaculTy. The TesTs con- sisTs oT Three parTs. The TirsT is a Twoehour TesT, evaluaTing The abiliTy oT The sTudenT in spelling, grammar, maThemaTics and oTTice slcills. The second parT is a TesT in various Typing slcills, in- cluding worlc in rough draTTs, leTTers and general Typing abiliTy. The Third parT is a TesT in shorThand, dicTaTion and TranscripTion raTes. IT The sTudenT passes in each parT oT The examinaTion, he is called by The STaTe DeparTmenT Tor an oral inTerview. TwenTy-Tour parTicipaTed in The examinaTion This year, A Federal Civil Service TesT was conducTed Tor high school seniors by a Federal represenTaTive Trom The SpringTield PosT 0TTice. Mrs. SaTorius assisTed in conducTing This TesT. f0l'l'lI4'l8I Cl.CL! ,JLllonor:i TYPEWRITING SHCRTHAND Ann Rosendolml Shirley Treseler Bernice Kissiclc Lourenc Hill Anile Moss Anile Moss BOQKKEEPING Paul Allig Fred Clczussen f eeee ee l49l SENIOR PLAY CAST SECOND ROW: Don Armslrong, Charles Angel, Frank Miller, Sleve Vogt Jackie Barbee, Raul Allig. FIRST ROW: Joann Amberger, Marilee Phelps, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Sara Connelly, Clarice Emmell, Ann Rasendohl, Alfred Barbee. enior ,gferg Mr. Barry's Elchingsf' a comedy in Three acls, was presenled by The Senior Class on April I3 and I4, under 'rhe direclion of Charles R. Mc:Creigh'r. The cas? was as follows: ..,,PaulAlIig MRS. TAYLOR ,.. . , Lola Nell Lounsberry EVELYN TAYLOR. .. , ...Sara Connelly JUDSON BARRY .. A Jack Barbee MARVIN PRITCHARD. , .Allred Barbee l50l CARRIE STANWICI-I FIFTY FERRIS. .. ., SAWBUCK SAM: MRS. ORISWOLD. , SAM JORDAN TOM CROSBY. , Donald DAISY , . . , , KENNETI-I PLUNKETT, ,, Marilee Phelps . Clarice Ernmellr . Sieve Vogl' Joann Arnberger , Frank Miller Wayne Armslrong ..Ann Rosendahl Charles Angel unior lgfay The Hoosier Schoolmaslerf' o folk comedy in Ihree ads, was presenled by Ihe Junior Class on November I2 and I3, under Ihe able direclion of Charles R. McCreigh'r. The casl was as follows: JACK MEANS ....,..... ,...... R alph Sapp SARAH JANE MEANS ....,.... Marilyn Pelerson BUD MEANS ..........4 ...,..... L arry Lynn MIRANDY MEANS ,,.....,... Rosemary Wallcins RALPH HARTSOOK ,......,.... Dole Schonewis HANNAH THOMPSON ..,...,.. Shirley Monroe BETSY SHORT ..,........, ....,., J udy Parlc SOUIRE HAWKINS ,,.. ..... J . C. Simpson MARTHA HAWKINS .i.. .... B arbara Heyen JEEMS BUCHANAN .,.. ,... K ennelh Hill JENNY PHILLIPS .... . ..Pa'r+y Grosboll LARKIN LANHAN .,.., .... R oberl Eulscher MATILDA SINGER .,,,i... ..., O lenna Case MR. VON SCI-IROEDER ....,.,..,.i.. Jim Shor+ MRS. VON SCI-IROEDER .i.,... Belly Oellerman PETE JONES ...,.., ..,. G ordon Branchfield DR. SMALL .,..,.,.., ....,,.,. L eo Slewarl' GRANNY SANDERS .... .,.. J oann Boesclorler REV. BOSAW ..,.,......... ...,.. J erry Lynn SQUIRE UNDERWOOD ..... ATTORNEY BRONSON ,.... ...., G ary Brighl A CONSTABLE .,........ .... E dward Hansen ..,....Roy Fry MR. PEARSON ........,....,,.... Allred Balcer GENERAL ANDREW JACKSON ITom Bilifieldl ,.,..,.......,, Lloyd Schafer WALTER JOHNSON ....,.... David Zimmerman MRS. THOMSON ..... ...,... P aula Bell STUDENT STAFF Assislanl Direclor. ., ,... J. C. Simpson Slage Managers.. ,,.,. Mary Mellon Jim Shorl Publicily Chairmen.. .....,... Judy Park Barbara Heyen Make-Up .... ,...,,..... T equilla Hill Ma rg uerile Mallhews The curriculum of our modern schools demands +he use of a wide variefy of insfruciional maierials. No longer will a single Jrexl book suffice. Many books, periodicals, recordings, films, film slrips and olher audio visual aids are viial To our eclucafional program. Providing schools wi+h a wide range of books and ofher maferials, Thai' youlh needs for The acquisifion of sound ideas and iniormafion and we oo! Olggfafy educaiing children and young people in The ways of inierprefing and evaluaiing, and in using books and ofher malerials of communicafion are a parf of The school program in which +he school library forms a basic and vifal parf. Our book collecfion and ils circulaiion have in- creased. More and be+'rer educaiional films were shown in all deparlmenfrs. We added To our film slrip library and increased our use of recordings bofh in speech and music. STUDENTS STUDYING IN THE LIBRARY .14 CAan9in9 oncelof The proiecTion room had The service OT a newly organized sTudenT sTaTT oT Tilm operaTors, whose work was greaTly appreciaTed, The STaTe Library served us much and oTTen wiTh books, Tilms, picTures, and recordings. Our sTudenT sTaTT made a Trip To The New MeThod Bindery in Jacksonville This year, and will Take parT in The area meeT aT Jacksonville in April. STaTT librarians Trom 25 schools will aTTend. The sTudenT sTaTT, which is under The supervision of Miss EdiTh MasTers, selecTed aT The beginning of The year The Tollowing people To lead The group: PresidenT, Ann Rosendahl: Vice-PresidenT, Joann Amberger: SecreTary, AniTa Moss: Treasurer, Marilee Phelps. We believe The School Library is again pressing Toward iTs goal. -EdiTh L. MasTers, Librarian LIBRARY STAFF The STudenT Library STOTT This year consisTed aT The following people under The able guidance aT Miss MasTers: LEET TO RIGHT, STANDING: KenneTh Hill, David Zimmerman, Roland Meade, and Ed Hansen. FOURTH ROW: Marikay Miller, Marilyn PeTersan, Sara Connelly, Connie Rebbe, and Miss MasTers. THIRD ROW: Glenna Case, Sharon Kern, AniTa Moss, and Mary Jane Thompson. SECOND ROW: Barbara Greenwald, BeTTy Tibbs, Judy Pe-Terson, CaTherine Thompson, Helen Gray, and Marilee Phelps. FRONT ROW: Ann Rosendahl, Joann Amberger, and Jackie Sims. 53 OFFICERS STANDING: Judy Park, Jackie Sims, JoAnn Boes- dorler, Joann Amberger, Sara Connelly, Marguere ile Mallhews, Ann Rosendahl, SEATED: Jo Severns, Marilee Phelps, Miss Hollo- way: Adviser, Mrs. Severns: Chapler Molher, Mrs. Dora Walkinsg Honorary Member, Polly Grosboll, Anila Moss, Lolo Nell Launsberry. gli, ful? Olnelfltl efd On Seplember I5, a group ol ninely-lour girls lowing ollicers lo lead lhe club during lhe year: mel in lhe library lo climb up lhe slairway loward Presidenl, Pally Grosball: Vice-Presidenl, Marilee becoming slar homernakers. They elecled lhe lol- Phelps: Secrelary, Anila Moss: Treasurer, Lola Nell TOP ROW: Barbara Heyen, Kalhy Moore, Julia Taapken, Laurena Hill, Dolores Denlon, Marikay Miller, Mary Jane Thomson, Delores Powell, Judilh Nollingham, Marion McDougall, Beverly Thomson. FIFTH ROW: Bernice Kissick, Joann Amberger, Shirley Treseler, Donna Eberhard, Wanda Srnilh, Linda Pallersan, Doralhy Geller' man, Joann Schaddel, Belly Wilson, Zelda McCoy. FOURTH ROW: Joan Garrell, Polly Knoles, Annelle Hudspelh, Joyce Schmidl, Nancy Johnson, Mary Lou Claussen, Lorella Mass, Helen Wilson, Lorella Klauzer. THIRD ROW: Sharon Kern, Roberla Pelers, Georgia Goldsborough, Wanda Ishmael, Marjorie Barnell, Rosemary Humphrey, Joyce Pelerson, Evelyn Barnell. SECOND ROW: Donna Simpson, Sybil Allerberry, Linda Garvin, Marguerile Mallhews, Marilee Phelps, Georgia Denlon, Audrey Bennell. FIRST ROW: Jo Severns, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Judy Parks, Joanne Boesdorler, Polly Grosboll, Anila Moss, Jackie Sims, Ann Rosendahl. ABSENT: Shirley Buchanan, Sue Gellerman, Donna Tibbs. I54I I SEWING CLASS D! .xgmerica Lounsberry: Chairman ol Public Relalions, Marg- uerire Malihewsg Reporfer, Sara Connelly: and Joann Ambergerg Parliarnenrarian, Jo Severnst Chairman of Recrealion, Joanne Boesdorler, Judy Park, and Jackie Sims. The sponsor was Miss Marguerire Holloway, 'rhe Chaprer Mofher, Mrs. Howard Severns, and Honorary Member, Mrs. Dora Wallcins. Marguerile Malfhews had The privilege ol alrending Summer Camp al Bloominglon, Illinois lasl summer. Here she received ideas lo use in The club during The following year. This year was filled wilh inreresring aclivilies. Some ol lhe highlighls were The baslcelball supper on December I4, and The parly held in March lor The Fulure Farmers ol America. The final high- lighr of The year was The Morher and Daughler Parry held lare in April. TOP ROW: Sandra Morgan, Rufh Ann Skaggs, Shirley Humphrey, Parry Pallerson, Connie Rebbe, Sharon Smirh, Sally Osborne Belly Oellerman, Belly McDaniel, Geri Tulfle. THIRD ROW: Helen Gray, Norma Slcaggs, Shirley Johnson, Sara Connelly, JoAnn Hill, Mary Mellon, Rosemary Wallcins, Bev- erly Treseler, Virginia Jordon, Phyllis O'l-lara, Carherine Thomson. SECOND ROW: Barbara Vogl, Jo Anne Bell, Juanila Ann Thurman, Tequilla Hill, Lorella Forlney, Belly Cooper, Marie Winner Glenna Oillmore, Margarel Schafer, Eldene Anderson. FRONT ROW: Marilyn Ruppel, Emma Kinney, Donna Oller, Joann Bryant, Kalherine Ball, Mary Todd, Shirley Prirchell, Rose l T BACK ROW: Larry Lynn, Sieve Knoles, Ralph Sapp, Gerald Nissen, Dale Schanewis, Jim Shari, Rollin Rasendahl, Ronnie Rebbe Alberl Gellerman, Lloyd Lounsberry. FVOURTI-l ROW: Allred Balcer, Pele Brandi, Larry I-Ieyen, Kennelh I-lill, Leo Slewarl, Edwin Sinclair, Phillip Sloul, Charles Janes Warren Ishmael. THIRD ROW: Richard Reynolds, Tammy Barbee, Carl lvlaais, Bob DeManbrum, Garry Brighl, Donald Neumann, Kenneih Prilchefr Scarf Rolherl, Herman Gufman. SECOND ROW: Gywin Sponsler, Lloyd Schafer, Dick Allen, Paul Moore, Mr. Worlhinglon, Jae Reynolds, Ed Dirlcs, David Zim merman, Jae Greenwald. FIRST ROW: Jimmy Sponsler, Bruce Orfman, I-larold I-lansen, John Holliday, Richard Schaefer, Leonard Eddings, Jim Carlile Lonnie Boelcer. S :Qufure armerfi of America HONORS LAND JUDGING - LEFT TO RIGI-IT: David Zimmere GRAIN JUDGING - LEFT TO RIGHT: Jae Reynolds. man, Lloyd Launsberry, Dale Schonevveis, Lea Slewarl. Ke-nnelh Prilchell, Liayd Loansberry, Charles Janes. I56I The PeTerslourg ChapTer aT The FuTure Farmers aT America consisTed oT TorTy-Tour sTalwarT mem- bers. ElecTed To lead This group Through a suc- cessTul year were: PresidenT, Joe Reynolds, Vice- PresidenT, Gerald Nissen: SecreTary, Lloyd SchaTer7 Treasurer, Lloyd Lounsberryg and ReporTer, Larry Lynn. On June I2, l955, The boys Traveled To The UniversiTy OT Illinois Tor The annual STaTe Judging ConTesT and Tour OT The UniversiTy campus. For The sTaTe livesTock and grain annual Judging Con- TesT They received an A raTing and in Dairy and PoulTry an A raTing. The SecTional Fair was held aT The STaTe Fair Grounds aT SpringTield on AugusT 23, l954, wiTh Twelve boys parTicipaTing. On 0cToloer 24, I954, The land iudging wenT To RochesTer Tor The Land Use SelecTion ConTesT. The Team, composed OT Lloyd Lounsberry, David Zimmerman, Dale Schonewis, Leo STewarT and Leonard Eddings, placed TirsT. Individual honors were given To Leo, TirsT place, and Lloyd, second. The Grain and PoulTry SecTional ConTesT was held aT Lincoln on February !9, 1955. The poulTry Team, composed oT Herman GuTman, Jim ShorT, ScoTT RoTherT, Carl MoaTs, and AlberT Gellerman, placed TiTTh. The grain Team wiTh Joe Reynolds, KenneTh PriTcheTT, Lloyd Lounsberry, Charles Jones, Rollin Rosendahl, placed TirsT. In individual honors Rollin Rosendahl placed TirsT1 Lloyd Lounsberry placed eighThp Charles Jones placed sevenTh. Men Worlcingln Seniors in Farm Shop wiTh Mr. WorThingTon CraTTy CraTTsmen in lndusTrial ArTs wiTh Mr. Houck ag? 5-ww. .T we Sience Tlne Science Club, Under fine copoble direcfion of Mr. Lo Honn, organized 0+ +l'1e beginning of 'ine yeor ond siorred os orficers ine following: Presidenf-Bob Tozer, Vicefpresiderii-Donold Armsfrong, Secre+ory- Ann Rosendoiwl, Tlnroughouf Hue yeor meefings were rieid on every olriier Wednesday nighf. fjlw l9lwf0 CM WOP ROW: Bob Tozer, Dorrei Rose, Warren lsrirnuel, Sandro Morgon, Mr. Lo Honn, sponsor. SECQND ROW: Rosemary bfeworf, Eidene Anderson, Mory Lou Cloiissen, Giunno Gilimoro, Teqiiillo Hili. FRON! RCW: Siwirioy Prifcineii, Joyce Rrfcvson, Heian Wiison, Anneffo I-iudspcih. amifg BACK ROW: Bob Tozer, Franlc Miller, Sieve Vogl, Gerald Nissen. THIRD ROW: Mr. Hilderbrand, Lloyd Lounsberry, Larry Lynn, Pal Blalce, Ed Hansen. SECOND ROW: Kennefh Pri+che++, Ronald Moss, John Hudspelh, Doyid Quinn, Charles Jones, Jim Harris, William Brandi. FRONT ROW: Chesfer Sfewarl, Paul Allig, Joe Reynolds, Jerry Lynn, Leo Slewarf. IGQQCA LAST ROW: Leo Sfewarr, Larry Lynn, Sieve Knoles, Frank Miller, Dale Schonewis, John Feagans, Roy Fry, Lloyd Lounsberry, Chesler Slewarf, Eugene Wall. FOURTH ROW: Jody Pefeison, Belly Oellerrnan, Beyerlee Cheney, Marilyn Peferson, Marilcay Miller, Belly Tibbs, Paulo Bell, Barbara Heyen, Marilee Phelps, Joyce Schimdl, Joann Boesdorfer. THIRD ROW: J. C. Simpson, Tommy Wilson, Danny Borbee, Alfred Balmer, Duane Oreenhalgh, Bob McNeal, Kennefh Prilcheff, Jael: Barbee, Tom Barbee, David Zimmerman, Lloyd Schaefler. SECOND ROW: Ann Rosendahl, Shirley Treseler, Joann Arnberger, Jackie Sims, Sara Connelly, Rosemary Waflcins, Deloris Sfewarl, Marilyn Oellerman, Nancy Johnson, Clorice Ernme-+I, Glenna Case. FIRST ROW: Roselyn Nance, Margrel Schaffer, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Mr. McCreigh+, Paul Allig, Judy Parlc, Tequilla Hill, Allred Barbee. 49060 fe ThirTeen sTudenTs wenT ouT Tor The DebaTe Team This year under The direcTion oT Mr. IvIcCreighT. The high school debaTe Topic Tor I954-55 was: Resolved: The Federal GovernmenT should iniTiaTe a policy OT Tree Trade Toward naTions Triendly To The UniTed STaTes. On December I3, The DebaTe Team, consisTing oT Paul AlTig and AlTred Barbee on The aTTirmaTive side and Danny Barbee and Duane Greenhalgh on The negaTive side, wenT To BloomingTon, Illinois To The Illinois Normal UniversiTy Campus To parTici- paTe in a debaTe. The aTTirmaTive Team, Alhed Barbee and Paul AITig received ExcellenT , Danny and Paul received ExcellenT individual awards. The DebaTe Team iourneyed To Chicago To par- TicipaTe in The annual Lincoln Day DebaTe Tourna- menT OT February I2. OUT oT eighT rounds The Team won Three. The debaTe auesTion is usually based upon a currenT Topic oT discussion around The UniTed STaTes and The world. Our Trade policies have been under consTanT criTicism by various oTTiciaIs oT diTTerenT naTional and inTernaTional commiTTees. Each year a board meeTs in New Yorlc CiTy and members dis- cuss various Topics Tor debaTe quesTions. AT The Tinal session a Topic is Tinally selecTed. STANDING: Mr. IvIcCreighT, Judy PeTerson, Jaclcie Sims, Deloris STewarT, Maiiiee Phelps, Alfred Barbee, David Zimmerman, Jim ShorT, Torn Barbee, Tom Wilson. SEATED: Paul Alhg, Danny Barbee, John Teagans, and Duane Greenhalgh. TOP ROW: Shirley Monroe, Judy PeTerson, Beverlee Cheney, BeTTy Tibbs, Marilcay Miller, Lois Thomson, Karen Moss, Jean SECOND ROW: Karen McNeil, JuaniTa Thurman, Marilyn Gellerman, Mary Lou Claiissen, Rose Mary STewarT, Donna PaTTerson Sandra Whalen, BeTTy PanTier, Nancy Rogers, Bonnie Lewis. FIRST ROW: Carl Moafs, P. J. Grosboll, Paula Cherry, Miss Terry, AlTred Barbee, Mary Ann Brass, Eugene Wall, Roland Meade. ollafin Under The capable direcTion oT Miss Terry, The LaTin Club oT TwenTy-Tive members was organized early in The Tall. The Tollowing were elecTed To serve The club as oTTicers: President AlTred Barbee: Vice-PresidenT, Mary Ann Brass: SecreTary, Paula Cherry: Treasurer, P. J. Oroslaoll. LaeTi LaTini lJoyTul LaTinsl was selecTed as The club name, and Ad AsTra per Asperau lTo The sTars Through hardshipsl The moTTo. Roman Purple and WhiTe were chosen To be The colors. Former LaTin sTu- denrs who had compleTed The course and were sTill in school were named honorary members. They were Paula Bell, Jackie Sims, AniTa Moss, Sara Connelly, Ann Rosendahl, Lola Nell Lounsberry, Olenna Case, Marilee Phelps, Barbara Greenwald, and Dolores SchaTer. The LaeTi LaTini meT The second Wednesday OT every monTh. A shorT program OT speeches on Roman cusToms and liTe and songs in boTh English and LaTin was The usual order, Tollowed by lighT reTreshmenTs served by a reTreshmenT commiTTee. On March I8 The club held a Roman Banquet Many wore Togas and all aTe Roman Toads, in True Roman Tashion. Following The banquet a program EnTerTaining Nerol' was presenTed by Mary Ann Brass, Paula Cherry, Nancy Rogers, Rosemary STewarT, Lois Thomson, and P. J. Orosboll. Warnsing Lewis, guesT magician, perTormed TeaTs aT magic. FOURTH ROW: Phyllis O'Hara, Shirley Humphrey, Paula Bell, Delores Powell, Laurena Hill, Connie Rebbe, BeTTy Tibbs, Dolores Hinds, Beveriee Cheney, Rosemary STewarT. THIRD ROW: Donna Simpson, Joann Schaddel, Joann Amberger, BeTTy McDaniel, Beverly Thomson, Jean TuTTle, Joyce Schmidf, CaTherine Thomson, Nancy Rogers. SECOND ROW: JuaniTa Thurman, Dolores SchaeTer, Sharon Kern, Marilyn Gellerman, Miss Terry, Mary Lou Claussen, Deloris STewarT, Marilyn Ruppel, Donna Oller. FIRST ROW: Mary MelTan, Marilyn Peierson, Mary Jane Thomson, Sara Connelly, Jackie Sims, Glenna Case, Marikay Miller. .gnfernafionaf I954-55 has indeed been a sTar-Tilled year Tor The InTernaTional STudenTs SocieTy. On SepTember 5 TwenTy-Tive girls wiTh Miss Mina Terry, Their sponsor, gaThered To plan The coming year. For oTTicers They elecTed: President Sara Connelly: Vice-President Jackie Sims: Secre- Tary, Marikay Miller: Treasurer, Glenna Case: Re- porTer, Mary Jane Thomson. The regular meeTings, held during noon hours, were highlighTed by The showing oT colorTul movies such as Scandinavia and Holland in Tulip Time. LeTTers Tram Tar-away Triends were read aloud and discussed. The TirsT sTar speaker was Dr. LesTer OTT, good will ambassador To Finland, who gave a very inTer- esTing Talk on Finland and iTs people. Through his .giuclenfd Sociefg kindness, The girls received several addresses oT Teen-agers in Finland. ln December The club was very TorTunaTe in having Mrs. William Thomas and Mrs. John Rebbe. Jr., Tormerly Tram England, and Mrs. Schaad from Scorland, as guesT speakers. They displayed several inTeresTing souvenirs and relics. A social hour and Tea Tollowed. Everyone had a very enjoyable and enTerTaining Time. A group oT I. S. S. girls were guesTs aT The Woman's Club in January. There They enioyed The speaker, Mrs. DoTTy Cleveland Piercel Trom SpringTield. She had TaughT Tour years in Japan. I. S. S. has aTTorded iTs members many inTeresT- ing conTacTs bo+h aT home and abroad. l954-55 has indeed been a successTul year. .748 ancing Cfclrid Conducfed by Mrs. Wood, The Dancing Class has been a source of pleasure for many high school slu- denls. Shown in lhe piclure are a few of lhe many enlhusiaslic people who profiled by +he course. They are: Joe Reynolds and Rose- lyn Nance, Judy Park and Ronald Moss, Deloris Slewarf and John Finney, Ed Hansen and Lola Nell Lounsberry, Nancy Rogers and Lloyd Schafer, Dale Schonewis and Rose- mary Wa+lcins, Jaclc Barbee and Clarice Emmeff. unior pfa Mikereffea TOP: Mary Jane Thomson THIRD ROW: Donna Tibbs, Barbara Green ald SECOND ROW: PaHy Palferson, Joann Bryanl FIRST ROW: Rufh Skaggs, Helen Gray, Kalhryn Ball l63l SPEECI-I CLASS Mr. IvIcCreIgI'wI Busy CIGSSII? RED FLANNELSH TIwIs is 0 pIoy7 SHOP II Mr. I-Iouc:Ic Now, you con sweep, WORLD I-IISTORY CLASS Mr. Bogby TIvey Er Indusfrious ENGLISH III MISS Terry MLIVQS mf grcof mon OII mmImI GIRLS P. E. Mrs, Wood BodIes beau-IIIIIII unior orufi The Junior I-ligh Chorus, ably direcled by Miss Schaler wan lirsl in lhe Seclianal and wenl lo Slale THIRD ROW: Vickie Jo Lounsberry, Barbara Haynes, Calhie Schircling Rulh Anderan Dan Srnolhes Miss Schaefer Sandra Trenary, Jana Greene, Phyll:s Tullle, Bill Grosboll Mary Boehm SECOND ROW: Lairrl Bennoll, Ruby Schafer, Linda Pelerson, Connie Teihune Connie Ellcs Phyllis Monroe Warnsnnq Lewis Helen POIIS FIRST ROW: Charles Slanlon. Pal Finney, Jirn White, Rilo Hinds, Sandra Sk ggs Karl Beally Tim Tilnbs Georgia Lu Wollcans lolaer 0 gee 8C8l0flT0lfliJf5 Wall a minule, l'lI gel her. These were familiar words al lhe people who generously gave a period ol lheir school day lo preside over lhe upper office. They are, lefl lo righl: Kennelh Prilchell, Jackie Sims, l lelen Gray, Marguerile Mallhews, Jerry Lynn, Jaclc Barpee, Lloyd Lounsberry, Joann Arnberger. l65l river if raining CAM The Driver's Training Class, one OT The newer addiTions To our curriculum, c:onTinues To be a pop- ular TeaTure This year. Mr. Elmo Hilderbrand is Teacher. ln The picTure, leTT To righT, are: Gywin Sponsler, Tom Wilson, Linda Garvin, Rose PriTcheTT, Don Caldi, BeTTy McDaniel, Mary MelTon, Bob Delvlonbrurn, Mr. l-lilderbrand. K Aiding in The Visual Aids program and working under The kindly supervision of our librarian, Miss Iv1asTers, These boys operaTed The rnoTion picTure proiecTor. They are: Don ArmsTrong, Ed Hansen, Lloyd Lounsberry, Bob McNeal, Duane Greenhalgh, Jock Barbee. Gerald Nissen. iaua ,dial rojecfioniafd 661 Lad ,SLM TOP ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Joonn Ame berger, Shirley Treseler. Sleve Knoles, Jo Severns. SECOND ROW: Sora Connelly, Rose Prllclwell, Ando Moss, Duone Oreenlwolglw. THIRD ROW: Dolores Denton, Ruflw Meyer, Ann Rosendolwl, Looreno Hill. FOURTH ROW: John Feogons, Lolo Nell Lounsberfy, Ando Moss, Roselyn Nonce. FlFTl-l ROW: Bob Tozer, Jock Borbee. Dolores l-llnds, Bob McNeal. BOTTOM ROW: Morilee Plwelps, Morllee Phelps ond Lolo Nell Lounsberry, Kennellw Prllclwelf, John Feclgons. Hariri pI 0l9AeCy The scene is The famous Koffee Kup Kafe, where a perT liTTle waiTress, ROSELYN NANCE, is busily seTTing Tables in The WalnuT Room for The arrival of The guesfs aT The TenTh annual reunion of The Class of l955. The parTy isn'T To begin unTil seven buT arriving aT four o'clock is ALFRED BARBEE. IT is a good Thing ThaT Alfred is arriving because ThaT IOO pound bog oT poTaToes ThaT he is carry- ing will soon be needed for poTaTo salad. Alfred, of course, is now The proprieTor of ShorT's Self Service. As Alfred begins The Task of peeling The po- TaToes, The Telephone rings. Who should iT be buf BOB MCNEAL, The famous Television Technician and producer, calling To explain ThaT he cannoT be aT The parTy because he is producing The Medic -TonighT's sTar being his wife, DR. MARILEE PHELPS. A momenT laTer our hosfess, SARA CON- NELLY, arrives. Sara is now a dress designer. having iusT reTurned from New York where her laTesT evening gown, The ln or OuT , has iusT been placed on The markef. Sara is escorTing DONALD NEUMANN, famous sTar of Singing in a Hail STorm and his daTe, CLARICE EMMETT, who Through her parT in Senior play has since played opposiTe DONALD ARMSTRONG, now undersTudy for Rock Hudson. They are followed by JOANN AMBERGER, who is supplying refreshmenfs for The parTy as she has a 50-50 parTnership in Miller's High Life. JACK BARBEE, who has The lead role in The AuTo Racer, a Ford TheoTer producTion, sends a Telegram saying ThaT due To his direcTor, FRED CLAUSSEN'S complaining of his lack of memoriza- Tion of his lines, he will be unable To aTTend. The Telegram was delivered by JACKIE SIMS, who is a local newscasTer. No one read The Tele- gram as Jackie already knew The conTenTs and rclaTed Them in greaT defail. FRANK MILLER, baskeTball coach aT P.H.H.S., and GERALD NISSEN, professional player, who is s+iII playing Moore and Moore boskefball, arrive TogeTher comparing noTes over The cause of Frank's Team's losing The STaTe finals. IT was explained ThaT his Team was simply Too Tall and The opposing Team dribbled Through Their legs. LLOYD LOUNSBERRY, PresidenT of Johnson's Wax , where he is producing liTTle floor cleaners, comes breezing in wiTh NANCY JOHNSON, Vice- PresidenT of The firm. STEVE VOGT, who has changed his name' To Joe because he Shirley goT a Monroe , sends word by his chef, CHARLES ANGEL, who is known for his Devil's Food , ThaT he is unable To aTTend because he is worn ouT from running away from people for whom he has painTed signs. '1 . T681 As Time for The parTy approaches, more people begin To file in. One familiar face is ThaT of PAUL ALTIG, now sporTs ediTor of The Observer , al- Though he lives in Treselerville . WiTh Paul is his close friend, KENNETH BALE, now speech correc- TionisT aT P.H.H.S. ROSE PRITCHETT comes walking in. Who is ThaT behind her? Why, iT musT be her Three daugh- Ters, Rose, Rosie, and Rosier. WiTh Rose are JULlA TAAPKEN, BERNICE KISSICK, and DOLORES DENTON who are STiII Hopeful. MELVIN BOEHM, who now operaTes Wesf Side Garage , ThaT is, comes in wiTh his buTler, BOB LEWIS. Behind Them are DUANE GREENHALGH. now a lawyer in Hillview, and JOHN FEAGANS. John is running for mayor on The Republican TickeT. JO SEVERNS and ANN ROSENDAHL, who boTh sTarTed ouT as nurses have changed Their occupaTions. Jo is now a lady wresTler in PeTe's VVresTling Palace , and Ann is married To some fellow named John. They say her peT name Tor him is Deere. HERMANN GUTMANN and JOHN HUD- SPETH, who are now running a Dead business in The underTaking field, come in wiTh KENNETH PRITCHETT, Their chauffeur. The moTTo of Their business is We're The lasT ones To leT you down. DANNY BARBEE enTers aTTracTing much aTTen- Tion. Danny has reTurned from a good will Trip To Mars. He is Telling LARRY DICK ThaT There aren'T any good-looking girls on Mars eifher. His parTner, JOE REYNOLDS, disagreed and decided To sTay. By The way Larry is now TruanT officer for 2OI. The board ThoughT ThaT he would surely know all The Tricks. Here comes ANITA MOSS. She is now Teaching Home Economics To her Twelve children. ApparenT- ly her moTTo is Cheaper by The Dozen . WiTh AniTa are LOLA NELL LOUNSBERRY, Dean of Women aT The Oakford Penal lnsTiTuTe , and SHIRLEY TRESELER, who is secreTary for The sporTs ediTor of The Observer. STEVE KNOLES and PETE BRANDT come in. Talking business, of course. STeve runs a chicken farm and PeTe raises pure bred cows. They are lisfening To a sTory being Told by DONNA EBER- HARD, who is now ediTor of True Confessions . NexT To enTer is BOB TOZER. Bob is now proprieTor of a beauTy salon in Oakford, his spe- cialTies being Red Heads . . . WiTh Bob is his chief aid, ZELDA MCCOY, who alThough slow, is sure. DOLORES HINDS has become o professor oT ari' and sTiII leads a Normal life. WiTh Dolores are LAURENA HILL and RUTH MEYER, boTh of whom has become Arkansas Travelers. Everyone accounTed for? Then leT's eaTl 2 ,gzanior .gnalm CAM 'UM We, lhe Senior Class of I955, of lhe Cily of Pelersburg, Counly of Menard, and Slale of Illi- nois, being of sound mind and memory, do hereb make, publish, and declare lhis lo be our Lasl Willi I, John Feogans, bequealh my love for lhe Democralic Parly lo Mr. McCreighl. I, Gerald Nissen, bequealh my dirly ole bools lo Chesler Slewarl. I, Charles Angel, bequealh my abilily lo gel along wilh lhe leachers lo Bob DeMonbrum. I, Joann Amberger, bequealh my air-MALE Iellers lo Marilyn Pelerson. I, Roselyn Nance, bequealh my way wilh lhe Reynolds lo Margarel Schafer. I, Roberl Lewis, bequealh my iob al Walkins' Cafe lo Judy Parks so lhal she will have a beller chance lo visil each boolh. I, Frank Miller, bequealh my posilion as cenler on lhe baskelball leam lo P. J. Grosboll. I, Fred Cloussen, bequealh my big feel lo Tequilla Hill. I, Roberl McNeal, bequealh my TV lroubles 'lo Bruce Orlman. I, Rose Prilchell, bequealh my place on KeIIy's Lane lo Shirley Monroe. I, Danny Barbee, bequealh my abilily and ingenuily in malh and science lo Gene Primm. I, Julia Taapken, bequealh my Marine friend lo Joyce Pelerson, I, Larry Dick, bequealh my excelIen+ grades lo Jim Shorl. I. Donald Neumann, bequealh my music and dancing lo Edward Hansen. I, William Brandl, bequealh my physics abilily lo Gary Brighl. Since Genllemen prefer blondes, I, Shirley Treseler. bequealh my blonde hair lo Deloris Slewarl. I, Ann Rosendahl, bequealh my abilily lo play cupid and malc-hmaker among fellow seniors, lo anyone who likes lo live dangerously. I, Clarice Emmell, bequealh my music conlesl abililies lo lhe Gellermon sislers-if lhey care lo PRACTICE. I, Sleve Vogl, bequealh my parking place lo Richard Allen wilh lhe underslanding lhal il will be used only in case of an emergency. I, Anila Moss. bequealh my engaging ways lo Nancy Rogers. I, Rulh Meyer. bequealh my high school career lo every grade school sludenl. I, Sara Connelly, bequealh my swing and sway walk lo Mary Mellon. 70 I, Bernice Kissick, bequealh my abilily wilh lhe Irish lo Lorella Moss who is always gelling in DUTCH. I, Lloyd Lounsberry, bequealh my foolball abil- ily lo Douglas Nolling. I, Melvin Boehm, bequealh my love for girls lo J. C. Simpson. I, Jacquelyn Sims, bequealh my abilily in malh lo anyone who wanls lo give Mr. McKee a head- ache. I, Dolores Denlon, bequealh my abilily lo sing lo Juanila Thurman. I, Paul Allig, bequealh my shorl haircul lo Gordon Branchfield. I, Alfred Barbee, bequealh my musical abilily lo Don Caldi. I, Slephen Knoles, bequealh my going sleady lo David Zimmerman. I, John Hudspelh, bequealh my dislike for school lo Shirley Humphrey. I, Kennelh Prilchell, bequealh my value on lhe foolball squad lo Roland Meade. I, Zelda McCoy, bequealh my cheerful smile lo Marilyn Ruppel. I, Roberl Tozer, bequealh my Chevrolel lo any- one who likes lo walk. I, Laurena Hill, bequealh my money lo anyone who wanls lo become RICH. I, Joe Reynolds. bequealh my place on lhe bench during baskelball season lo Ronny Rebbe, I, Jo Severns, bequealh my sludiousness lo Dolores Schafer. I, Marilee Phelps, bequealh my home in Oak- ford lo Beverly Treseler. I, Dolores Hinds, bequealh my abilily lo play a rough game of baskelball lo Deloris Slewarl. I, Donald Armslrong, bequealh my many ad- mirers lo Alfred Baker. I, Jackie Barbee, bequealh my fasl driving lo Larry Heyen. I, Kennelh Bale, bequealh my red hair lo Glenna Gillmore. I, Nancy Jane Johnson, bequealh my shorl hair-do lo Lorella Klauzer. I, Hermann Gulmann. bequealh my farming experience lo Eugene Wall. I, Duane Greenhalgh, bequealh my love for hill-billy music lo Jimmy Harris. I, Lola Nell Lounsberry, bequealh my infrequenl dales lo Georgia Goldsborough. I, Donna Eberhard, bequealh my abilily wilh lhe Tallula boys lo Paula Bell. A ymge of 5 lf'1 gS?9All'lX AUGUST 3I-School opens-Look! new lockers. SEPTEMBER 6-Labor Day Holiday - A good beginning anyway. IO-Class Eleclions. I3-Srudeni Council organizaiion meeling. I4-Senior piciures-Smile, Seniors! 20-Pep Session-Now, you can yell louder lhan rhal. 2I-Library Siaif meeiing. 22-l.S.S. organizalion meeling. 27-Varsify Club meeiing. 29--Freshman Receplion- The wearin' of lhe Caifwlal' JANUARY I I-Library Siafl Meeling. I3-Semesler exams. I4-Semesler exams-Well, we've gone 'half way. I8-Sludenf Council meeling. I9-E.H.A. meeiing. 20-Earl Pillsbury speaks on polio. 2I-Repori cards--Again? 25-Sphinx liierary siaicli mee+ing. 26-Sfudenl Council meeiing. FEBRUARY I-Slouch Day-Oui wilh rhe shirl Iails. 2-Girls hear Ruih Behrends and boys hear Air Force represenlalive. Green' 7-l.S.S. film: E.E.A. meeling. OCTOBER 8-Library Slaff meeiing. 5-Dr. Lesler OH, guesl speaker on Finland- I4-Siudenl Council mee+ing. Divinsuislied alumnus, I7-Talenl Show--Hurrah for ihe iwinsl II-Gralhwell leclurer assembly-E.B.I. I4-Repor+ cards-Already! I5-School dismissed, 'reacher's inslilule- Wonderful! 20--John Sloan Assembly- Liquid Air. 22-School dismissed, 'reacher's ins+il'uI'e-Two weeks siraighl. 26-Library Slalii meeling. 27-E.H.A. meeiing- Toward New Horizons. 29-Speech Assembly. NOVEMBER 4-Group picfures for Sphinx-l hope I look alrighf. I I-Velerans Day. school dismissed: Senior Hobo Day. I2-I3-Junior Play- The Hoosier Schoolmaslerf' I5-Mr. Shiel shows rings To Juniors and invi'ra- lions +0 Seniors. I8-Junior magazine drive s+ar'rs-Prom money. I9-Physics and chemisfry classes go Io Mrs. Tucker's plan+ in Jacksonville. 22-Chief Evergreen Assembly-He whislled like ihe birds. 23-l.S.S. meeling. 24-25-Thanksgiving vacalion-Poor ole Iurkey. DECEMBER 7-Pep meeling-YEA P.H.H.S.! 8-Library S+afI goes Io Jacksonville book bindery. I3-Senior D,A.R. vo+e. I4-Pep session for Ihe presenialion of fooiball awards. I6-Juniors and Seniors 'rake slaiewide lesls. 23--Homecoming-school dismissed for Chris!- mas vacafion. l72 MARCH I-Sphinx Phofos. 2-E.H.A. meefing: band assembly and pep meeling. 4-Senior class meeling: reporl cards. 8-Sophomore slunf-Congralulaiions, sopho- mores! I+ was +he besl yer. 9-Science 'rrip 'ro Peoria-a visil lo Cafer- pillar. ll-Teachers' lnsliiule-school dismissed. 2 I-Individual piciures. 22-Library Siaff meeling. 23-Mr. Marshall Assembly- Ain'+ do+ so ? 24-Wesfern Choir Assembly: Magazine parly for seniors. APRIL I-Senior Parry. 8-Good Friday-school dismissed. I I-Senior Hobo Day-Child labor! I5-I6-Senior Play- Mr, Barry's E+chings. I8-Senior lyping irip lo Springfield. 20-E.H.A. meeling. 2 I-The Grays Assembly. 22-Regisirafion. . 23--Senior Trip. 25-Charles Ramdsen Assembly. 28-F.H.A. Molher and Daughfer Tea MAY 2-Chorus Picnic. 4--Mr. Monroe Civil Defense Assembly. I3-Prom. I4-Class Night 22-Baccalaureale-Rev. Leonard, Speaker. 26-Gradualion-IT'S ALL OVER! 0l'l0l 6 D. A. R. Good Cilizenship Award .... ..... M arilee Phelps D. A. R. Good Cilizenship Award .....,....,....,. .,..... 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