Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1941 volume:

THE SAUKEE VOLUME THREE 19 4 1 Published by THE SENIOR CLASS of PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FOREWORD To our schoolmates, bright and gay— We give this book and we'd like to say: It’s taken eight years to grow and develop into Saukee braves and four to learn to shoot straight. We've finally hit the bull's-eye and are full-fledged warriors. In June we unite with countless other tribes in the fight against life, led by Chief Hard Knocks. You've built strong foundations so keep on aiming at the bull's-eye of perfection. Strong warriors are always needed. There’s a place for each of you. We wish you all success. DEDICATION To the entire Faculty of the Pittsfield Community High School, who has worked together to make this a most enjoyable and profitable year for us, one which we will hold sacred in the cherished memories of our school days, we do respectfully dedicate this third volume of The Saukee. Miss Williams B. Howard L. Lccper V. Shepherd M. Lowe B. Rowe B. Watson R. Ator B. Eagle M. Sanderson A. Nicholson L. Deam B. Kingery D. Brown A. Kientzlc M. Riley W. Bergman K. Lovell THE SAUKEE STAFF Editor-In-Chief DOROTHY BROWN Business Manager BETTY EAGLE Assistant Editor MILDRED LOWE Sponsor MISS WILLIAMS Senior Editor BILLIE HOWARD Art Editor BOB ROWE Athletics LESLIE LEEPER Music BARBARA JEAN WATSON Features MARY LOU SANDERSON Snapshots ANNA KIENTZLE Classes • MARY KATHERINE RILEY Activities ANNA LEE NICHOLSON Calendar WILLIAM BERGMAN Jokes L. L. DEAM Typists KATHERINE LOVELL BERNADINE KINGERY ROWENA ATOR VERNA MAE SHEPHERD ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL SONG Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield Red and black our colors grand, Ever shall our team be victors Known throughout the land. Rah! Rah! Rah! With our Captain brave to lead us Without a fear we'll stand Wave again that dear old banner For our heroes, every man. DEAN SNEEDEN JOHN CAUGHLAN President Secretary GEORGE McGANN CLARENCE WILLIAMS KARL KERN BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education is charged with the responsibility of directing the activities of Pittsfield Community High School. They approve the educational standards for which this institution stands. The members of the board give willingly and gratis of their time and energy for the maintenance and improvement of our school. They deserve much credit for their loyalty and service. To them we express our sincere and grateful appreciation. Seven J. H. VOSHALL, Superintendent Western Stote Teachers' College, B. Ed. University of Illinois, M.S. Eight WAYNE E. KOONTZ, Principal Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Science Adviser of Senior Class Culver-Stockton College, B.A. University of Missouri, M.A. Nine M. Bloeuer J. Codd N. Dell M. Fisher J. Foster E. Gotes G. I rick M. McGuire THE FACULTY MARY G. BLAEUER, M.A. History, Dean of Girls, Adviser of Freshman class. Illinois State Normal University, University of Chicago. University of Colorado, University of Illinois. JOHN W. CODD. B.S. Commercial Subjects, Adviser of Commercial Club. Illinois Stole Normal University, University of Illinois, University of Chicago. NELLIE DELL, B.Ed. Mathematics, Adviser of Sophomore class. Illinois Stote Teochers' College, University of Illinois. MARGARET FISHER, B.Ed. Home Economics I, II, III, Adviser of Home Economics Club. Western Illinois Stote Teachers' College, Colo-rado State College. JAMES H. FOSTER, JR., B.Ed. Speech, English, Social Science, Adviser of Masquers' Club, Dramatic Coach. Parle College. Western Illinois Stote Teachers’ College, State University of Iowa, University of California. ESCHOL NELSON GATES, B.S. Vocational Agriculture, Adviser of F. F.A. and Freshman class. University of Illinois. GRACE IRICK Secretary to Principal. University of Illinois, Gem City Business College. MARY MARGARET McGUIRE, M.S. English, Advisor of Junior class. University of Illinois. Ten R. Milsteod P. Proctor M. Ragsdale B. Reed G. Sloan M.Turnbaugb G. Wells D. Williams THE FACULTY ROBERT MILSTEAD, B.S. Music. Kirksville State Teachers' College. Chicago Musical College. P. W. PROCTOR, B.S. Agriculture, Adviser of F.F.A. University of Nebraska, University of Illinois, Colorado Agriculture College. MARY ADELE RAGSDALE, Ph.B. Home Economics, Adviser of Home Ec. Club. Western Illinois State Teachers' College, University of Illinois, University of Chicago. Washington University. BEN REED, B.Ed. Physiology, Biology, Athletic Business Manager, Assistant Basketball Coach. Western Illinois State Teachers' College, University of Michigan. GREGORY SLOAN, B.S.. B.Ed. Physiology, Sociology, Athletic Coach. North Dakota State College, Mooreheod State Teachers' College. MAVIS TURNBAUGH. B.A. Girl's Physical Education, Adviser of G.A.A., Pep Club. Culver-Stockton College. GERTRUDE WELLS, M.S. English, Commercial Arithmetic, Adviser of Saukee Scoops Staff. Illinois State Normal University. University of Illinois. DELORIS WILLIAMS, M.A. Latin, French, Freshmen Civics, Adviser of Annual Staff. Illinois State Normal University. University of Colorado. University of Illinois. Eleven STANDING (Left to right)—D. Robinson, D. Durhom, D. Ghrist, G. Davis. SEATED—B. Rowe, B. Borrowman, Mr. Koontz, V. Shepherd. M. Tucker. STUDENT COUNCIL President...........................................MACK TUCKER Vice President. ........................................BOB ROWE Secretory................................BONNA REE BORROWMAN Treasurer.....................................VERNA MAE SHEPHERD The Student Council was chosen by a vote of the student body which elected a President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer with a representative of each class elected by the class. Its purpose is to represent the student body by receiving plans and suggestions from other students on how to make life more pleasant and enjoyable. They plan parties and entertainments for the school. The Student Council wrote letters of appreciation to schools backing us during the tournaments in Pittsfield and the quarter-finals at Springfield. They sponsored a Freshman party and many other parties during the year. The Council tried different plans to draw larger crowds to our basketball games and was very successful. Twelve % Ator Borrowmon Belknap Bridgman Bennett Bergman Blocketor Brokow Brown Butler ATOR. ROWENA Full of pep ond always ready to smile out loud. Atlas High School I; Soukee Scoops 4: Home Economics 2. 3; Commercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 4 :G.A.A. 3; Junior Play; Language Club 3; Annual Staff 4; Glee Club 4. BELKNAP. ELEANOR (Blond.e) What a spendthrift she is—of words. Quincy High School I; Saukee Scoops 4; Home Economics 2; Commercial Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Glee Club 2. 3, 4. BENNETT. JOSEPH D. (Joe) He assumes responsibility in a cheerful, competent manner. Soukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3, 4. BERGMAN. WILLIAM (Willie) A genial disposition brings its owner many friends. Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Band 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Language Club 2. 3. BLACKETER. MARJORIE M. Nothing is beyond her measure; all her school work is a pleasure. New Canton I, 2. 3; Class Treasurer 2; Saukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. Club 3. BORROWMAN. BONNA REE (Bonnie) She looks like an angel and acts like ono too. but you never con tell what an angel will do.” Secretary, Student Council 4; Vice President Class 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. Club 3; Commercial Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3, 4; G.A.A. 2. 3; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Class Play 3. BRIDGMAN. CHARLEY YALE Nappy in study hall, nappy in class; but wide awoke at night. Baylis High School I. 2. 3. BROKAW. HERBERT My rule in life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure my business. Rockport High School I. 2. BROWN. DOROTHY AGNES (Brownie) Hair of gold, eyes of blue, a girl who is sweet and kind and true. Student Council. V. Pres. 3; Annual Staff; National Honor Society 3. 4; Class President 3; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4: Pep Club 2. 3; Glee Club I. 2. 3, 4; Language Club I, 2. 3. BUTLER. HUBERT A boy so fair, a friend so square, always in his place and liked everywhere. Pleasant Hill High School I. 2. Fourteen CAPPS. DOROTHY VIRGINIA “She is a woman to be won. Saukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. Club I, 2; Commercial Club 3. 4. CAUGHLAN. WESLEY (Wes) I know a lot but I just can't think of it. Soukee Scoops 4; Football I. 2. 4; Track 1.2. 3; Lettormen's Club 2. 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Class President 2; Glee Club I. CLOSTERMERY. LUCILLE RUTH ' A gentle maid, of work and trouble unafraid. Notional Honor Society 3. 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Language Club 1.2, 3. COUCH. KERMIT WILLARD No one but himself could be his parallel. Saukee Scoops 4; F.F.A. I. 2. 3, 4; Track 2. DARK. HELEN A shy little maid in our school who never, never breaks a rule. Soukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. I. 2, 4; Commercial Club 3. DEAM. LESLIE LEWIS (L.L.) Happy-go-lucky and very carefree, why aren't they all contented like me? Annual Staff 4: Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 2. 3; F.F.A. I. 2. 3; Football I. 3. DELL. MARIANNA (Molly) She tuned in her radio to the air and wave lengths landed in her hoir. Now Salem High School I, 2. 3. DUCEY. GEORGE STUART (Stewie) If only the women would leave me alone. Soukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3; F.F.A. I, 2, 3, 4. Sec. I, 3. Treas 2; Lettermen's Club 3; Basketball 3; Football I. 2. 3, 4. DUNHAM. ALFRED WAYNE An honest and true-hearted man. Baylis High School I, 2. 3. DURR. MELBOURNE W. (Buss) He makes her sob; he makes her moan; but 'she's' only his saxophone. Nebo High School 1.2. 3; Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club I. 2. 3: Bond I. 2. 3, 4; Basketball 3. 4. Capps Caughlon Clostermery Couch Dark Deam Dell Ducey Dunham Durr Fifteen Eagle Ervin Frazier Galloway Ghrist Giclcer Grimsley Guthrie Haddock Halk EAGLE. BETTY I. (Pusey) It is nice being tall, you are nearer to heaven. Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Saukee Scoops 4: Home Ec. Club 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 4; Language Club 2; Band I, 2. 3. 4. ERVIN. VIRGIL (Dutch) Alas, but what the ladies have lost. Saukee Scoops 4; Football 3. 4. FRAZIER. FRANK L. (Sam) Look, he is winding up the watch of his wit; by and by it will strike. Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3; Pep Club 2; F.F.A. I. 2. 3. 4. Reporter 3. Pres. 4. GALLOWAY. CLEON Cleon has a gift for gab. never quiet but never drab. Pleasant Hill High School I; Commercial Club 3; Glee Club 3. GHRIST, DONALD (Don) Don, we know, is a basketball star; as an athlete and coach he will go far. Student Council 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3; F.F.A. 2; Glee Club I. 2; Lettermen’s Club I. 2, 3; Basketball I. 2. 3, 4; Captain 4; Football I, 2, 3. 4. Co-Captain 3, 4; Track I, 2. 3. 4. GICKER. LOUIS DEE (Otto) Some day I will cast off my boyish pranks and become a man. Bond 1.2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Saukee Scoops 4: Class Ploy 3. GRIMSLEY. ANNA MARIE She is not only humorous but she is a source of humor in others. Rockport High School I. 2; Saukee Scoops 4: Commercial Club 3. 4. GUTHRIE. LINDA JEAN Just a real, true blue girl with a friendly word and smile. White Hall High School 1.2. 3; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 4; Band 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4. HADDOCK. HERBERT (Herb) Away with books; let's have some fun. Canton High School I; Pep Club 2: Class Trees. 2; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I, 2; Letter-men's Club 2. 3; Football I, 2; Track I, 2. HALK, MARILYN JANET (Winkie) A good time and I ore the best of friends. St. Louis High School I; Baylis High School 2; Home Ec. Club Sec. 3; Commercial Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Saukee Scoops 4. Sixteen HANCOCK. MARDELL Every little girl hos a giggle all her own. Home Ec. Club I; Commercial Club 3, 4; Glee Club I. HASSETT. GERALDINE (Jeon) I know a young gentlewoman; she has good gifts. Home Ec. Club I. 4; Commercial Club 3; Glee Club I: Saukee Scoops 4. HEAD. RUTH She is gentle; she is shy; but there is mischief in her eye. Atlas High I. 2; Home Ec. Club 3. HILLMAN. HAROLD Beneath his thatch of curly hair, a brain is really lurking there. Basketball I. 2. 3. 4; Lettermen’s Club I, 2. 3; Saukee Scoops 4; Track 3. HOWARD. BILLiE (Bill) She puts the 'Miss’ in mischievous. Annual Staff 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 4; G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; Foreign Language Club I. KEITH. LAWRENCE He’ll woo a thousand. Saukee Scoops 4. KERN. ROBERT (Bob) His cogitative faculties immersed in cogi-tundity of cogitation. National Honor Society 3. 4; Saukeo Scoops 4; Commercial Club 2. 3; Dramatic Club 2. 3. Treas. 4; Pep Club 2; Class Play 3; F.F.A. Reporter I. V. Pres. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2, 4; Latin Club 2. KIENTZLE, ANNA THERESA Good temper, like a sunny day. sends its brightness every way. Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Class Treas. I; Class Sec. 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Glee Club 1.2. 3. 4; Foreign Language Club I, 2, Pres. 3. KILLEBREW. HELEN MARCENE Of all the unusual things, a quiet woman. Home Ec. Club I. 2. 3; Commercial Club 3; Saukee Scoops 4. KINGERY. BERNADINE (Be) Couldn't find a substitute; this word simply fits her—cute. Annual Staff 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. Ciub I; Commercial Club 3. Sec. 4: Dramatic Club 3; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. I. Hancock Hassett Head Hillman Howard Keith Kern Kientzlo Killebrew Kingery Seventeen Lawson Leahr Leeper Little Long Lovell Lowe Loyd McCartney McConnell LAWSON. ORVILLE S. (Oscar) “This young man has lots of pep—around the girls he lilces to step. Saukee Scoops 4; Basketball 3: Football 3. LEAHR. E. LEO Tut, tut my man. girls won't hurt you. Saukee Scoops 4; Track 4. LEEPER. LESLIE WAYNE (Leek) “A friend to all he meets. Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Pep Club 2; Class Ploy 3: F.F.A. I; Band I, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 2. 3; Foreign Language Club I. 2: Saukee Scoops 4. LITTLE. MARY JUNE (June) “Silence is not a lack of wisdom. Home Ec. Club 3; Commercial Club 3, 4; Saukee Scoops 4. LONG. FRED E. (Freddie) “Sometimes I sit and think and sometimes I just sit. Glee Club 2. 4; Commercial Club 2. 3: Class Play 3: Pep Club 2; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4. LOVELL. KATHERINE PINE (Kate) “Short but sweet. National Honor Society 3. 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3. 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. Sec. 4; G.A.A. 2. V. Pres. 3; Band I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I. 2, 3. 4; Foreign Language Club I. 2. 3. V. Pres. 3: Annual Staff 4. LOWE. MILDRED (Mimo) “Sing on and be merry. Tucston, Arizona High School 3; Annual Staff 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. Pres. 4; Pep Club 2, 4: G.A.A. I. 2. 3. 4; Bond I. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club I, 2. 3. 4; Foreign Longuage Club I. 2. LOYD. RAYMOND (Mule) “Blest is the man that invented sleep. Saukee Scoops 4: Football I. 2. 3, 4. Co-captain 4; Lettermen's Club 1.2. 3. McCARTNEY MARY LORETTA (Marietta) “Capable, cheerful and loyal too. seldom will you find one so true. Saukee Scoops 4; Home Ec. Club I. 3; Commercial Club 3: Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2; G.A.A. 2. 3: Glee Club 2. 3. McCONNELL. MONA LEE (Duchess) “A little brunette, demure in her way. strong in her work ond good in her play. Home Ec. Club 2. 3. 4, Pres. 3: Commercial Club 3; G.A.A. 2. 3. 4; Saukee Scoops 4. Eighteen PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING SMITH, RONALD (Smittie) He always has a use for a thoroughbred excuse. Commercial Club 3; Lettermen's Club 3; Track I, 2, 3. 4; Basketball Manager 3, 4; Football Manager 3, 4. STEERS. GLEN DALE (Cub) His pleasant voice and winning smile moke the girls wont to linger awhile. Saukee Scoops 4; Band I, 2, 3. 4; Glee Club 1.2. 3; Football I, 2. 3; Basketball 2. 3; Letter-men’s Club 3; Language Club I, 2. STONE. ALGENE WILLIAM (Willie) This lad's mind of literary trend, shall successfully bring great things to an end. Commercial Club 3, 4; Track 2. STONE. WILMA ODIE (Stonie) Wilma, a loyal Senior this year, and for her success we never will fear. Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3; Class Play 3: G.A.A. I. 2; Foreign Language Club I. 2. 3; Pep Club 2. SUTTON, V. CHESTER (Chet) This young man whose stature is small, gets by better than if he were tall. Commercial Club Treasurer 4; Track 2. SPRINGER. ERNEST E. (Pee Wee) Shorks are usually found in the sea but he is found in Chemistry. Saukee Scoops 4; Football I. 2, 3, 4. TUCKER. MACK Handsome rascall Quiet and innocent looking, but so is dynamite at times. Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 2. 3; Student Council President 4: Senior Class President; Class Sec. and Trees. 3. VOYLES, EUGENE WILLIAM (Gene) I have never loved a girl, no never in all my life. Baylis High School I, 2, 3. WATSON, BARBARA JEAN (Bobbie) Believes in expressing her own opinion. Annual Staff 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 2. 3, 4; Dramatic Club 2. 3. 4; Pep Club 2. 3; G. A. A. I. 2. 3; Band I. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4; Class Play 3; Language Club I. 2. WEIL, PAUL Paul, my lad. some swift chance of fate shall boost you well over prosperity’s gate. Schweinfurt High School. Germany 4 years; F.F.A. 4; Glee Club I; Track I, 4. R. Smith Steers Wm. Stone Stone Sutton Springer Tucker Voyles Watson Weil Twenty-one Willard Williams Wombles WILLARD. G. DELBERT (Bud) Delbert comes in on the bus. he is liked by all of us.” Saukoe Scoops 4; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. WOMBLES. GUY (Gus) Men may come, men may go. but I chat on forever. Saukee Scoops 4; Pep Club 2; Glee Club 2. WILLIAMS. JOHN DEE If silence gives consent, he’s in favor of everything. Atlas High School 1.2; Saukee Scoops 4; Commercial Club 3. Cl ASS OFFICERS President.....................MACK TUCKER Vice President. BONNA REE BORROWMAN Secretory.......ANNA THERESA KIENTZLE Treasurer...... ROBERT ROWE CLASS FLOWER American Beauty Rose CLASS COLORS Green and White Twenty-two K. Lovell W. Bergmon V. M. Shepherd BEST CITIZEN AWARDS Every year members of the Senior Class are selected for outstanding citizenship awards. The seniors nominate the candidates and the three boys and the three girls receiving the highest number of votes from their classmates are then voted on by the faculty to determine who shall receive the awards. One award is given by the D. A. R., another by the S. A. R., and the third by the Danforth Foundation of St. Louis, Missouri. Seniors selected for the awards this year were- D. A. R. Award KATHERINE LOVELL S. A. R. Award. .. . .. WILLIAM BERGMAN Danforth Foundation . VERNA MAE SHEPHERD Twenty-three CLASS OF 41 When the time comes around for writing a ditty Or a rhyme on our Senior Class They should call on someone at least who is witty, And not such a dumb little lass. However, they didn't and so in the end I was stuck with the job, and how! So I ask you, be kind, and lend your ears Till I finish and take my bow. I'll start with John Williams at the head of my list, William Stone, Gaile Smith, Leo Leahr Who are all past sixteen but have never been kissed Or at least that's what we all hear. Schafer and Little, Riley and Dell Are four little girls of renown. All they've done we promised never to tell, For it soon would be all over town. Guy Wombles and Willard, Joe Bennett and Pee Wee Never know just which way to go, But we have concluded it's easy to see These guys aren't so awfully slow. Rowena, you know is a shy little lass And so is tiny Bee Kingery; Lucille and Marjorie are not far behind Nor is our petife little Marie. Dean Niebur, timid little basketball star Has Bonnie quite under his thumb Wes Caughlan loves Hull, but we have to admit He remembers to stay at home some. Herb Brokow is the clown of the school Buss Durr runs a close second race Herb Haddock doesn't rank very far back And Orville is keeping the pace. The belles of the school, it's easy to tell Are Watson, Billie and Lou Marilyn, Mildred, Annie and Dot Could be easily classed here too. None is as big or as handsome by for As Don Ghrist, a star of our team And Harold Hillman on whom we depend Is hero of every girl's dream. Fdna, Marietta, Eleanor and Ruth Are Summer Hill's big delegation They make up the town to the biggest extent, Except for their lot of relation. Gene Voyles, Dale Ramsey, Potter and Dunham Hail from out Baylis way And not to be slighted, Yale Bridgman comes along To P.C.H.S. for the day. William Bergman will chew off the ear Of anyone under the sun Who flirts with Mardell, for, so he declares She is his only one. Helen Killebrew and Dorothy Capps Are so quiet you don't know they're near For Mona McConnell and little Hayes Smart Are the only ones you can hear. Twenty-foui CLASS OF '41 Mack Tucker, most popular boy of the class Is leader over us all But heedless of him, little Steers, known as Cub'' Jumps quickly at Lasater's call. leek Leeper is crazy, at least so we think And so is Chet Sutfon, it seems Bob Rowe is the artist of P.C.H.S. Who pictures all of our dreams. Frank Frazier finds interest in a tiny blonde And as tor the Smiths, Ronald and Guy Paul Weil's rather fond of one too Hard telling where their affections are due. Cleon and Fred are two tall lads With a lot, but nought on their mind But Robert Kern is the one who wishes His A grades for to find. Two little girls with nothing to say Betty Mays and Helen Dark are, Just the opposite is Wilma Stone Who certainly silence does mar. Little Miss Hassett and Ada Smith Are as different as night and day Ada is flighty, and ready to go, Gerry has little to say. Kermit Couch, Tinker Butler, Lawrence Keith and Dutch Don't bother the girls very much But we all think if the truth were known They could have them tight in their clutch. Two little boys are Barryites And rate pretty high with each girl Is it Floyd and Winfred or just their car That sets the girls in a whirl? Louie Gicker and Raymond Loyd Are killer-dillers we hear Stuart Ducey and L. L. Deam Aren't bad for the time of the year. Anna Kientzle and little Kate Are the pride and joy of the Scouts They’re quiet, sedate, demure little girls Who never take part in the routs. Linda loves her dear White Hall As so well we've all been told Betty Eagle loves rides in a taxi But, Puss, isn't he rather bold? Evelyn Smith and her army of men Seem to make it o.k. And Smith, little Beulah Mick Likes flour along her way. In conclusion, friends, one and all Don't go and tell all this Because if you did you certainly would Put the author in a terrible fix. —VERNA MAE SHEPHERD. Twenty five CLASS WILL OF 1941 , Rowena Ator, do will and bequeath my diamond ring to Alta llena Couch. . Eleanor Belknap, do will and bequeath my gift of gab to Betty Warren. . Joe Bennett, do will and bequeath my ability as a business manager to Eddie Furlong. , William Bergman, do will and bequeath my job in the jewelry store to anyone capable of handling it. . Marjorie Blacketer, do will and bequeath my quietness to Trudy Knox. . Bonna Ree Borrowman, do will and bequeath my interest in Kraut to no one. , Yale Bridgman, do will and bequeath my ruddy glow to Hugh D. Seibert. , Herbert Brokaw, do will and bequeath my short stature to Verdie Altizer. . Dorothy Brown, do will and bequeath my position as editor of the annual to anyone who wants the job. , Hubert Butler, do will and bequeath my slinky figure to Elmo James. Dorothy Capps, do will and bequeath my soft voice to Geneva Howell. , Wes Caughlan, do will and bequeath the tradition of red hair to Wanda Lee Zimmerman. . Lucille Clostermery, do will and bequeath my speed in shorthand to Onalee Griffeth. , Kermit Couch, do will and bequeath my rolling eyes to Bob Coultas. , Helen Dark, do will and bequeath my shyness to Dorothy Schlemmer. , L. L. Deam, do will and bequeath my cookies to Clay Irick. . Marianna Dell, do wili and bequeath my natural curly hair to Donna McGlauchlin. , Stuart Ducey, do will and bequeath my dimples to Bob Baughman. , Alfred Dunham, do will and bequeath my ride from Baylis to whomever needs it. , Melbourne Durr, do will and bequeath my sense of humor to Betty Nell McCarter. . Betty Eagle, do will and bequeath the traditional name of Eagle-Puss to Alice May. . Virgil Ervin, do will and bequeath my seat on the bus to anyone who wants it. , Frank Frazier, do will and bequeath my strange voice to Tommy Ince. , Cleon Galloway, do will and bequeath my tall stature to Vic Williams. , Don Ghrist, do will and bequeath my interest in a dark-eyed Sophomore girl to no one. , Louis Gicker, do will and bequeath my ability to play the trumpet to Roy Mink. , Marie Grimsley, do will and bequeath my short stature to Veto Gillings. , Linda Guthrie, do will and bequeath my memories of White Hall to anyone with nerve enough to take them. , Herb Haddock, do will and bequeath my quiet and shy manner to Elmer Great-house. , Marilyn Halk, do will and bequeath my engagement (?) ring to Helen Kibler. Mardell Hancock, do will and bequeath my sweet William to Helen Marqaret Belford. , Geraldine Hassett, do will and bequeath my sweet smile to Betty Hillman. , Ruth Heod, do will and bequeath my interest in the navy to Mardell Varner. . Harold Hillman, do will and bequeath my pleasing personality to all freshmen. . Billie Jon Howard, do will and bequeath my interest in Glen Dale to Dorothy Lasater. , Lawrence Keith, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Wendell Colvin. . Bob Kern, do will and bequeath my aristocratic manner to Norman Durr. , Anna T. Kientzle, do will and bequeath my love of children to Gwen Davis. , Helen Killebrew, do will and bequeath my one and only boy friend to Maybelle Peck. . Bernadine Kingery, do will and bequeath my interest in Quincy to Glenno Holcomb. , Orville Lawson, do will and bequeath my ability to gossip to Wayne Messick. , Leo Leahr, do will and bequeath my quietness to Wayne Covington. , Leslie Leeper, do will and bequeath my ability to eat onions to anyone who can stand them. Twenty-six CLASS WILL OF 1941 I, Mary June Little, do will and bequeath my dislike for red-haired girls to Betty Browning. I, Fred Earl Long, do will and bequeath my ability to sleep so peacefully in class to Charles Barber. I, Katherine Lovell, do will and bequeath my dark eyes to Dora Lee Main. I, Mildred Lowe, do will and bequeath my interest in dramatics to Carroll Shinn. I, Raymond Loyd, do will and bequeath my ability to jitterbug to Junior Barkley. I, Marietta McCartney, do will and bequeath my ability to hitch-hike to whomever can use it. I, Mona Lee McConnell, do will and bequeath my interest in Newburg to Barbara Wells. I, Betty Mays, do will and bequeath my interest in bookkeeping to George Nichol. I, Dean Niebur, do will and bequeath my interest in the opposite sex to Jesse Norton. I, Anna Lee Nicholson, do will and bequeath my place in the sextette to Genevieve Hoover. I, Edna Peecher, do will and bequeath my studious manner to Paul Edgar Stilwell. I, Lloyd Potter, do will and bequeath my wavy hair to Walton Lowry. I, Dale Ramsey, do will and bequeath my long eyelashes to Warren Lowe. I, Mary Katherine Riley, do will and bequeath my gentleness to Joe Bagby. I, Bob Rowe, do will and bequeath my artistic ability to Maxine Sweet. I, Floyd Ruble, do will and bequeath my car to anyone who can drive it. I, Winfred Ruble, do will and bequeath my ability to wink at girls to Leo Norton. I, Mary Lou Sanderson, do will and bequeath my dark brown eyes to Betty Renoud. I, Maxine Schafer, do will and bequeath my long blonde hair to Katherine Riley. I, Verna Mae Shepherd, do will and bequeath my interest in Camp Point to no one. I, Hayes Smart, do will and bequeath my China license to Johnson Stilwell. I, Ada Smith, do will and bequeath my prize Rocky to Rose Batz. I, Beulah Smith, do will and bequeath my bashful boy friend to Imogene Cannon. I, Evelyn Smith, do will and bequeath my vitality to Joe Tucker I, Gaile Smith, do will and bequeath my job to Dean Robinson. I, Guy Smith, do will and bequeath my dark complexion to Junior Leatherman. I, Ronald Smith, do will and bequeath my job as manager of the football team to Raymond Windmiller. I, Ernest Springer, do will and bequeath my nickname Iron Man to Jimmy Berthelsen. I, Glen Dale Steers, do will and bequeath my killer-diller way with the girls to Leon McFadden. We, Wilma and William Stone, do will and bequeath our twin tradition in P.C.H.S. to Geraldine and Gerald Main. I, Chet Sutton, do will and bequeath my ability to woo the girls on the bus to Charles Ward. I, Mack Tucker, do will and bequeath my role of Romeo to all Hull girls to Carl Penstone. I, Gene Voyles, do will and bequeath my short blonde hair to Danny Rose. I, Barbara J. Watson, do will and bequeath my interest in the Marines to no one at all. I, Paul Weil, do will and bequeath my interest in Blue Creek Hill to Harold Penstone. I, John Dee Williams, do will and bequeath my quiet way to Edward Watts. I, Delbert Willard, do will and bequeath my dark good looks to Lavon Hobbs. I, Guy Wombles, do will and bequeath my ability to be a general nuisance to Stuart Harshman. Twenty seven THE SAUKEE POW WOW OF 51 It's o grand day tor the Saukee Indian Pow-wow. The Seniors of '51 have worked hard in preparing and planning this event which will mean, perhaps for many alumni, the first visit home since their graduation in '41. The original square still stands, bordered by prosperous stores. The real change is in the expansion of the business district which has extended for two blocks, in a line completely surrounding the square. Every building is entirely masked by a false front, made for this occasion. Some appear as wigwams, some grass huts, others as covered wagons. Although the day is early, huge crowds are gathering in the courtyard. Every one is wearing a colorful Indian costume. The crowd is in a gay mood as one can judge from the cheers and bursts of laughter. Not an automobile is in sight. Covered wagons, horses, carts and dogs fill the streets which have been covered over by an old-fashioned corduroy road of logs. As we stand here looking at this array of celebration we see people grouping together. Perhaps a short stroll through the park would prove quite interesting. Here's a group of prosperous looking gentlemen. Why, it’s Joe Bennett, Yale Bridgman, Herb Brokaw, Alfred Dunham, Virgil Ervin, Lawrence Keith, Ernest Springer, Lloyd Potter, and Gene Voyles. The virtues of scientific agriculture are being expounded by Dean Robert Kern from the University of Illinois. From their comments we gather that all the problems of farming are finally solved. They certainly appear satisfied. However, we won't stop to talk as we'll see all of them at the dance tonight. My, My! Here's a group of fine young warriors. They have such a militaristic bearing. We'll have to inquire into the nature of this. Hello—it's none other than representatives from our nation's Army and Navy. There's Hubert Butler who's a First Lieutenant in the Army; L. L. Deam, an admiral; Floyd Ruble, an ensign in the Navy; Winfred Ruble and Guy Smith both airplane pilots with their mechanics, William Stone and Chester Sutton. Here is a group of charming young ladies. I wonder what makes the light so bright? It must be—yes it is, the diamonds. Let's see who all is in this group. There s Rowena (Ator) Yaeger, Mardell (Hancock) Bergman, Helen (Killebrew) Loyd, and Dora (McGlauchlin) Davis. Perhaps we'll meet the husbands at a later date. Caughlan Comments'1—This must be Wesley's own paper. We might go in and snoop about for awhile. Why, here's a whole lot of people we know. Cleon Galloway is just leaving. I guess he's hot on the trail of a story. And here's Leo Leahr who writes these beautiful articles on Advice to the Lovelorn . Yes, and here is Dean Niebur who writes those play-by-play discussions. It seems he features that vivacious Bonna Ree Borrowman, the famous sportswoman. She just signed a five-year contract to play softball with the Notional Women's Team. Then there's Marietta McCartney who is in United Europe now gathering material for her series of articles on the downfall of Hitler. Of course! There's Eleanor Belknap, the gossip editor. There's no time to talk around here, so we will move along. Here's a new store. Such a beautiful women's shop! Oooh, such glamorous models! That must be the owner, but heavens! It's a man! Why it's Orville Lawson. That scrumptuous blonde model must be Billie Howard, and there’s a very stunning model, Mary Katherine Riley. Yes, Geraldine Hassett is his seamstress, after Miss Mary Lou Sanderson does the designing. Quite a staff of girls. Tsk, tsk. We'd better hurry along before he tries to sell us something. Anything to get a model in action, is his motto. What, Ho! Something s gone wrong. There goes a horse-drawn cart bumping down the street! It's the doctor and his nurses. They have stopped now. Well! What a quaint scene. We're in Haddock's Butcher Shop. I guess Herbie has run Twenty-eight out of hamburger and tried to make up the deficit by using his finger. Anyway, there's Doctor Paul Weil administering the plasters while nurses Edna Peecher, Anna Lee Nicholson and Dorothy Capps hold the howling Herbie. Oh well, we'll leave the suffering Herb and see him when he feels less like yelling. Here come some attractive Indian maids. Oh! Oh! they're carrying shorthand tablets. It's none other than Morie Grimsley, Linda Guthrie, Ruth Head, Bernadine Kingery and Mary June Little. It seems these are the girls known as the Quipy Quintette’ who take dictation at Annapolis. Who says girls aren't allowed in the Navy? Whew! We re in Ramsey's Rest now. It's a magnificent grill. It's in the ground, you know, as a dugout. Too bad Dale isn't in now but we'll wait for awhile. Anyway this will give us a moment to glance through the Pittsfield High School Annual which the '51 seniors so kindly supplied to the alumni. Here's Anna Theresa Kientzle who is the principal. I’ve heard she can really handle those boys. Then there's Lucille Clostermery who's one of the English teachers; Helen Dark, the American history teacher: Marianna Dell, the mathematics instructor; Betty Mays, the home economics instructor: Stuart Ducey, the agriculture instructor; Donald Ghrist and his assistant, Harold Hiliman, as coaches; Glen Dale Steers, music instructor and Delbert Willard as the mechanics instructor. Oh, here in the back are the special recognition pages. Why, if it isn't Gaile Smith. His job as janitor must be well cared for. Yes, and here is Wilma Stone. It seems she was hired as a Social Worker but has been teaching crafts as there were no cases for her attention. Well, if it isn't Betty Eagle sitting over there. Seems she inherited gobs of money and she now lives in Quincy in her beautiful mansion designed by that famous Bob Rowe. She has employed Marjorie Blacketer as the housekeeper and Beulah Smith as secretary. It is getting near dinner time so we will toddle on to the hotel. Why here's Bergman's Jewelry Store where Main's used to be. Next door is Frazier's Open Market . Next to that is the office of Kermit Couch's taxi service and there on the corner stands Tucker's wholesale house. Well, here we are at the hotel which is owned by that dazzling Marilyn Hoik. When we signed the register this morning we noticed several familiar names. Let's see now, there is Dorothy Brown who is singing in the Metropolitan Opera; Katherine Lovell, the personnel director at Stacy's in New York; Mildred Lowe, a stage director, also from New York; Mona Lee McConnell, the current whee-oo girl from Hollywood; Guy Wombles, o missionary to Hawaii; John Dee Williams, a traveling salesman; Ronald Smith, a Diesel engineer from San Diego, and Hayes Smart, an auto rocer. Quite a list of celebrities but then this is quite a hotel. Early this morning we saw Evelyn Smith, who is proprietor of the hotel beauty salon. Well, it’s time to go to lunch. Everyone's eating in the Indian Room, where Maxine Schafer is hostess. My, ore we honored. Fred Earl Long, the headwaiter, has taken our order ahead of everyone. Hmm! Looks as though we're to have a swell dance band. Why if it isn't Gicker's Gyrations directed by Maestro Louis. There goes his solo trumpet on o swing out. My goodness! its Leslie W. Leeper and there s Buss Durr and his sax-e-phone . There goes his featured soloist, Miss Jean Watson. Just listen to the applause. There's a fast number—yes, it's Ada Smith— oh yes, that's all, thank you, (Yum! Our lunch is here) isn't she some tap dancer! Whew! that was a long program and an equally swell lunch. There's the last number. It's Verna Mae Shepherd and Raymond Loyd as exhibition dancers. Aren't they marvelous? Who's to say what happens next? Who are the we in this article? Who's to say that this mightn't happen or that all these might not be more successful? Only one person and we ll ask Him to grant each one of them a happy, prosperous life. Good Luck, Seniors of '41. Twenty-nine MILDRED LOWE. FRONT ROW (Left to right)—M. Dark. V. Durham, V. Hillman, B. Hammitt. D. Kelly. Miss McGuire. J. Dolbow, H. Kibler. L. Donohoo. E. Hillman, D. C. Aber. ROW 2—I. Dokan, C. Ducey, O. Griffeth. S Harshman. J. Barkley. R. Higgins. W. Easley. J. Dyer, D. Benson, R. Batz. ROW 3—B. Hall, A. L. Doil, J. Bagby, R. Ghrist, A. J. Goodin, V. Gillings, R. Howell M. Harlow, V. R. Barnes D. Dell. ROW 4—W. Colvin, W. Covington, D. Cannon. K. Dodd M. Hayaen. C. Giger. C. Barber. L. Hobbs. J. Kottelmon. ROW 5—C. Ducey. R. Jordan. F. Duff. W. Lowe. E. Greathouse. D. Jensen. J. Capps. D. Killebrew. J. Foster, D. Durham CLASS OF 1942 OFFICERS President...............................MARY CATHERINE THOMAS Vice President...........................................KEITH DODD Secretory-Treasurer............................ DONNA CAROL ABER Adviser............................................. MISS McGUIRE FRONT ROW (Left to right)—E. Splain, E. Utech, D. Schlemmer, A. Weinant, Miss McGuire. E. Yelliott. D. Sutton. D. Troutwein. E. Willard. ROW 2—R Saxbury, D. Troutner, M. MacDonald, B. Warren, R. McCleery. G. Roberts, M. Sneeden. E. A. Rowe. M. Main, G. Sleight. ROW 3—E. Manker, B. J. Wells, C. Swedlund. J. Robinson, C. Toland. H. Ruble. J. Sutton, W. Zimmerman, K. Lowe. M. C. Thomas. ROW A—N. Riley, A. Shriver. J. Stilwcll. C. Penstonc. H. Turnbaugh, J. Norton, W. Mitchell, M. Moore. A. Schofer. V. Smith. ROW 5—R. Plummer, L. McFadden, D. Vertrees. C. Ward. D. Rose. W. Messick, J. Wilkins, W. Roland. L. McGuire. G. Main. Thirty JUNIOR CLASS PLAY GABRIEL, BLOW YOUR HORN On November 15, 1940, the Junior Class presented their hit show Gabriel, Blow Your Horn , before a lorge and appreciative audience. The action of the play took place in the mountain districts of North Carolina and the mountaineer family afforded the audience many occasions for laughter. Creditable performance and some excellent characterizations were seen, the most outstanding being that of James Robinson in the role of Gabriel Pennington. Much credit is due Mr. Foster, the director of the play, as well as Miss McGuire, the class sponsor, and all members of the class who cooperated with the production of the play. Ruby Howell, a member of the Junior Class, acted as assistant director. The gross receipts for the evening were $100 and the net proceeds $84. The cast of Gabriel, Blow Your Horn was as follows: Gabriel Pennington...... Zerusia, his wife....... Daisy Mae, his daughter Miss Thelma Smith...... Janet Smith............ Eleanor Barnes......... Mildred Clyde.......... Pete Wright............ Frank Stephens.......... Harold Hillon........... Herbert Brown. Jr...... Herbert Brown JAMES ROBINSON . ADA JEAN GOODIN VERNA DURHAM .....KATHLEEN LOWE DONNA CAROL ABER . DOROTHY KELLY JEANNE DOLBOW .CHARLES BARBER .......CARL PENSTONE ........GERALD MAIN .........KEITH DODD HOWARD TURNBAUGH JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET The most outstanding social event of the school year is always the Junior-Senior banquet and dance. This year the gala affair was held on the evening of May twenty-second at the American Legion Hall. Under the capable supervision of Miss McGuire, the Junior class adviser, and with the enthusiastic cooperation of every member of the class, the Legion hall was transformed into a bower of beauty for the festive occasion. The theme for the setting was an old fashioned garden and flowers were used extensively for decorations. The co-chairmen of the banquet were Kathleen Lowe and Danny Rose who deserve much credit for the success of the banquet. Mary Katherine Thomas, president of the Junior class, made a very charming and gracious toostmistress. This occasion was a fitting climax of the social events of the school year and will long be remembered by the members of both classes and the faculty who attended. Thirty-one FRONT ROW (Left to right)—I. Connon. M. Collins. M. Holmes. J. Hillmon. B. Doyle. Miss Dell, R. Hull, E. B'ockeTer. B. Brokow. M. I rick. ROW 2—D. Ervm, G. Hoover, A. Clift, D. Bogby, J. Caughlon, I. Hancock, D. Duff, K. Foster, B. Atwood, M. Horshmon, J. Dunham. ROW 3—H. M. Belford. B. Conrad, D. Gray. W. Frazier, J. Bagby, B. Haven. E. James. I. Gray. N. Durr, L. Elliott. ROW 4—M. Dunham. G. Dovis, G. Holcomb, V. Dark, R. Bradshaw, A. Gosnell G. Brokow, M. Hall, V. Doyle, S. Ferguson, H. Gratton. ROW 5—B. Kottelman. P. Giger, W. Butler, B. Hoskins. D. Howell, V. Altizer, D. Chamberlain, H. Galloway, R. Chappell, L. Brierley. CLASS OF 1943 OFFICERS President.........................................LARUE BRIERLEY Vice President............................ . DONALD HOWELL Secretory ................................ VERDIE ALTIZER Treasurer........................................ EUGENE WILDER Adviser................................................. MISS DELL FRONT ROW (Left to right)—D. Morrow, B. Renoud. B. Parks. A. Sanderson. Miss Dell. M. Reed, L. Morrow, D. Sigsworth. C. Riley, G. Ralph. ROW 2—N. Sparks, D. Leeper, V. McCulloch, J. Sigler, B. Willard. I. Sparks, C. Rader. C. Shinn, H. Murphy, D. Spring r. ROW 3—L. Shinn, L. Pa -ks, B. O'Connell. L. Smith. G. Nichol, L. Norton, J. McAllister, H. Penstone. F. Wombles. B. Wombles. ROW 4—E. Kientzle. N. Zimmerman. E. Smith, K. Sittler, P. Siegle L. Woodword. M. Varner. L. Yockley, D. Lasoter. F. Kientzle. ROW 5—F. Yelliott, E. Wilder, A. Shelton, L. Lyman W. Lowry. C. Stout, H. Martin. F. Thady, J. Leothermon, C. Lewis. Thirty-two FRONT ROW (Left to right)—D. Harlow, I. Couch, G. Jordon, M. L. Durr, Miss Bloeuer, P. Hubbard, M. J. Guthrie. Ponohoo, V. Kottelmon. B. M. downing. ROW 2—M. L. Johnson, M. Johnson, J. Akin, H tifirton. G. Howeu, P. Irwin, B. Harris, L. M. Hankins, J:. Bissell, hC Golden. ROW 3—M. J. Brown. G. Knox. E. Baker. I. E. Fish, F. Huff. oJ Cannon, R. L. Fusselman, A. M. Eagle, B. Covington, ROW 4—W. Hobkirk. B. Barber. L. Hayden, W. Keller. F.- urlong, C. I rick. D. Crane, D. Lewellen, J. Garoutte, 0. Brierley. ROW 6—S. Hooper. G. Conkright. J. McCartney, G. Carlton. J. Berthelsen. C. Hankins, J. Bryant, T. Ince, J. Cawthon, C. Harter. CLASS OF 1944 OFFICERS President.................................CARRIE LEE LIPPINCOTT Vice President.........................................PAUL STILWELL Secretary...............................................PHIL PROCTOR Treasurer...................................... BARBARA WILLIAMS Adviser..............................................MISS BLAEUER FRONT ROW (Left to right)—D. McGlouchlen, I. Manker, D. Shepherd, M. B. Peck, Miss Bloeuer, C. Sittler, V. Seaton, S. Sims. I. W stlake. ROW 2—V. Williams. J. Tucker. R. Richards. P. Stilwell. D. Vosholl. G. Richards W. Smithers. D. Robinson, R. Windmiller, H. Seibert. ROW 3—B. Rowe. B. Williams. M. Sweet, M. A. Smith. G. Main, J. Peebles, E. Thomas. L. J. Smith, I. Ogle, L. Willard. ROW 4—N. Sallee, A. Messick, D. L. Main. C. L. Lippincott, M. Wassell, K. Wells. B. McCarter, M. Manker, L. L. Willsey. ROW 5—G. Saylor. E. Watts, A. Rush, W. Watson, P. Proctor, R. 7immermon, G. Peecher, $. Shepherd. W. Willard. D. Stone. Betty Smith wos not present for th? picture. Thirty-three FRESHMAN FACTS Young and green and all untried Entered we the portals wide September 2. in 40, with courage high and firm endeavor Ninety-two freshmen came together Worked and studied, laughed and played Superior rating this class made. —By a Freshman SOPHOMORE FACTS The second stage of high school life Has had its shore of work and strife. The Junior year coming, too, soon will be past, But we know this class right up to the last, Will have honor and credit, and fame no limit. All of P. C. H. S. will wish they were in it. —By a Sophomore JUNIOR FACTS Our Junior year at Pittsfield High Passed too soon and swiftly by, For the play we practiced days; Report cards often left us in a daze. We worked and worked, the days flew by, Until spring and love came to Pittsfield High. We voted for the class ring with a chorus of ayes, Prepared for the banquet, closing glad days. —By a Junior Thirty-four FRESHMAN CRACKS Freshmen are such queer little creatures, They always honey up to their teachers, The girls giggle when the boys go by, And boys laugh and heave a sigh: Oh dear! Oh dear! and My, Oh My! —By a Sophomore SOPHOMORE CRACKS Who all the upper classmen mock? And who stay after school just to talk? Who make the teachers sigh and grieve? It's the Sophomores but keep it up your sleeve! —By a Freshman JUNIOR CRACKS To see the Juniors stalk the hall, You'd think they surely knew it all. They say We're smarter than the Senior class;'' But we know they are just sounding brass So don't let a Junior fool you now, Because he's just a kid anyhow. —By a Senior Thirty-five WHO’S WHO AMONG THE SAUKEES Best Looking: Best Athlete: Most Popular: Most Successful: Most Studious: Best Dressed: Most Serious: Most Lovesick: Most Bashful: Best Actor: Most Sophisticated: Best Dancer: Most Reckless: Most Modern: Neatest: Slowest: Gabbiest: Friendliest: Senior Class Bluff: Campus Scamp: Wittiest: Outstanding Blonde: Outstanding Brunette: Senior Class Runt: Senior Class Gossip: Senior Class Musician: Wanda Lee Zimmerman Marjorie Reed Dorothy Kelly Anna Kientzle Ann Shriver Mary Lou Sanderson Mary Katherine Riley Barbara Wells Helen Killebrew Kathleen Lowe Gwendolyn Davis Verna Mae Shepherd Dot Schlemmer Maxine Collins Donna Carol Aber Jeanne Dolbow Eleanor Belknap Bonna Ree Borrowman Mildred Lowe Rue Lovelle Fusselman Trudy Knox Dora Lee Main Catherine Riley Katherine Lovell Barbara J. Watson Billy Jon Howard Wayne Willard Harold Hillman Don Ghrist William Bergman Bob Kern Wayne Covington Leo Leahr Dean Niebur John Dee Williams James Robinson Phil Proctor Raymond Loyd Hayes Smart Delmar Jensen Donald Leeper Leo Norton Guy Wombles Bob Rowe Wes Caughlan Don Stone Buss Durr Gerald Main Leon Smith Ernest Springer Herb Haddock Glen Dale Steers Thirty-six ■ Thirty-seven TOP ROW (Left to right)—M. Thomas. K. Lowe. M. Moore. B. Eogle, A. Goodin. W. Zimmerman, D. Brown. SECOND ROW—E. Rowe. W. Bergman. R. Kern, C. Toland, W. Rolond. J. Stilwell. THIRD ROW—M. Riley, D. Kelly. L. Clostemery. B. Watson, E. Peecher. A. Kientzle. A. Nicholson. FOURTH ROW—K. Lovell, V. Shepherd, J. Dolbow, Mr. Koontz. I. Dokon, B. Smith, D. Aber. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY OFFICERS President....................................................ANNA KIENTZLE Vice President................................WILLIAM BERGMAN Secretory.................................... KATHERINE LOVELL Treasurer DONNA CAROL ABER Sponsor MR. KOONTZ The Notional Honor Society of Secondary Schools was founded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals in 1921. Since that time secondary school administrators throughout the United States hove approved its objectives and have set up more than twenty-five hundred local chapters in their schools. Members ore chosen by the faculty for being outstanding in scholarship, service, leadership, and character. All candidates must have attended school here at least one year before they are eligible to membership in this chapter. The National Honor Society is directed by a national council of ten, three of whom are chosen each year at the February meeting of the National Association of Secondary School Principals. This council directs the activities and formulates the policies of the organization. The main advantages of the society as summarized by Mr. Harry C. McKnown, who has served as a member of the National Council, are as follows: 1. It defines and sets stondords for the ideal high school student. 2. Rank determines eligibility rother than morks. 3. It is flexible. 4. Its national scope gives it significance and prestige. 5. It is an educational agency becouse of the opportunities in its constructive program. The National Honor Society held its annual banquet the last of April in the Home Economics building at which time the new members received their membership cards. Thiity-eight TOP ROW (Left to right)—L. Guthrie. B. Watson. B. Rowe. H. Haddock. M. Lowe. B. Howard. D. Brown. SECOND ROW—R. Ator. A. Kientzlc. M. Sanderson, E. Peecher, R. Kern, L. Ciostermery, M. McCortney. W. Stone. THIRD ROW—E. Belknap, K. Lovell, M. Riley, L. Leeper, D. Niebur, R. Head. A. Nicholson, J. Dolbow. FOURTH ROW—E. Springer, B. Eag'e, A. Smith, Miss Wells, B. Borrowmon. M. Schafer, V. Shepherd. SAUKEE SCOOPS The Saukee Scoops staff was composed of members of the fifth hour English IV class during the first semester. The staff organized by electing Bonno Ree Borrowman as editor-in-chief and Betty Eagle as assistant editor. These two in cooperation with Miss Wells, the sponsor, chose the other members of the staff for their respective parts. The purpose of the staff is to gather the school news, writing it in journalistic manner, and thus provide the students, faculty and townspeople with o form of school paper. Since there is a practical use of composition involved, it was decided to organize a second staff working alternately wiih the first one. The second staff composed of members of the second and fourth hour classes elected Maxine Schafer as editor-in-chief and Bernodine Kingery as assistant editor. The picture is that of the first staff which had sole charge of the school news, the first semester and was also responsible every other week during the second semester. Moxine Schafer and Ada Smith, chosen as a substitute for Bernodine Kingery who was ill at the time, represent the second staff in the picture. Besides the regular weekly issues of news, the first staff, with the help of Mr. Codd, sponsored a special Christmas number in which appeared original poems, stories, editorials, etc., about Christmas as well as the news. Bob Rowe as art editor deserves special mention for furnishing the paper with a most attractive and appropriate cover page. The members of the two staffs are as follows: Editors-in-Chief—Bonna Ren Borrowmon. Maxine Schafer. Assistant Editors—Betty Eoale. Bernodine Kingery. Clubs and Organizations—Katherine Lovell. Leslie Leeper, Jeanne Dolbow. Lucille Ciostermery, Geraldine Hossett, Helen Dark. Louis Gicker, Mona Lee McConnell. Hayes Smart. Stuart Ducey. Ernest Springer. Assemblies—Edna Peecher. Mary Katherine Riley, Marjorie Blackefer. Pep Meetings—Eleanor Belknap. Rowena Ator. Anna Kientzle, Frank Frazier. Classes—Mildred Lowe. Marilyn Hoik. Jeanne Dolbow. Betty Mayes. Hubert Butler. Thoughts for the Week—Ruth Head, Marie Grims'ey. Mory June Little. Who's Who—Wilma Stone. Kermit Couch, Leo Leahr. Helen Killebrcw. Inquiring Reporter—Marietta McCartney. Dorothy Capps. Sports—Dean Niebur, Bob Rowe, Robert Kern, Wes Caughlon, Herb Haddock, Harold Hillman, Donald Ghrist. Mack Tucker. L. L. Deam. Calendor—Dorothy Brown. Marjorie Biackcter. jokes—Cleon Galloway. Harold Hillman. Lawrence Keith. Raymond Loyd. Trudy Knox. Bus News—Ronald Smith, Gaile Smith John D. Williams, Virgil Ervin, Delbert Willord. Did U-Knows—Barbara J. Wotson. Billie Howord, Anna Lee Nicholson. Mary Lou Sanderson, Ada Smith, Evelyn Smith. Typists—Verna Mae Shepherd. Linda Guthrie. Mary K. Riley, Marie Grimsley. Mory June Little. Guy Wombles, Marjorie Blacketer, Joe Bennett, Cleon Galloway. Thirty-nine TOP ROW (Left to right)—K. Lowe, A. Goodin, H. Hoddock. F. Long, H. Turnbough, B. Eagle. R. Howell, A. Shriver. SECOND ROW—M. Sanderson. W. Zimmerman, K. Dodd, C. Barber. G. Main, B. Wells, B. Watson. B. Borrowman. THIRD ROW—J. Bagby. B. Hillman, C. Penstone, D. Brown, B. Howard. J. Robinson, M. Main, J. Dolbow. FOURTH ROW—D. Schlemmer, M. McCartney, A. Kientzle, I. Dakan, C. Ducey, G. Roberts, A. Nicholson, R. Ator. FIFTH ROW—G. Sleight, V. Durham, R. Kern, K. Lovell, M. Lowe. D. Kelly, 6. Aber, Mr. Foster. THE MASQUERS' CLUB OFFICERS President. MILDRED LOWE Vice President ................................DOROTHY KELLY Secretory.............................KATHERINE LOVELL Treosurer................................ROBERT KERN The Masquers' Club reorganized this year with the idea in mind of limiting the membership. This was done with the hope of creating a more functional organization. A new constitution was drawn up and officers were elected. Mr. Foster expressed the wish that the members would take an interest in all phases of dramatics. The club always sponsors our participation in the speech contests. This year the one act play, Air Raid , by Archibald MacLeish, was given. This is a play of definite merit and involved a great deal of work from the standpoint of acting and producing. The play was given A rating at Barry, allowing it to be entered in the District Contest at Jacksonville. The members of the cast were as follows: Fred Long Betty Eagle Robert Kern Anna Kientzle Marietta McCartney 0 D D ' Eonna Ree Borrowman Billie Howard Verna Durham Carl Penstone Keith Dodd Bob Haven I , „ sound enec.s Ruby Howell Adc Jeon Goodin Dorothy Kelly Betty Hillman Katherine Lovell On the same day we were well represented in the individual soeech events. Fred Thady, just recovering from an attack of the mumps, entered the oratorical declamation and placed first. Phil Proctor, also recovering from illness, placed second with his dramatic reading. Robert Kern won first with his original oration and Dot Schlemmer placed second with a humorous reading. Robert Kern and Fred Thady qualified to enter the District Contest, April 19. Forty TOP ROW (Left to right)—E. Peecher, M. Sanderson, B. Borrowmon, W. Stone. B. Rowe. J. Bennett, L. Guthrie. B. Watson. SECOND ROW—M. Hancock, M. Little, L. Clostermery. D. Brown. D. Capps. M. Grimsley. E. Belknap, K. Lovell. THIRD ROW—Mr. Codd. M. Riley, C. Sutton, W. Bergman, L. Lerper, B. Smith, V. Shepherd. ABSENT—M. Halk, B. Kingery. COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS President ................................... WILLIAM BERGMAN Vice President....... MARY KATHERINE RILEY Secretory................................... BERNADINE KINGERY Treasurer...... CHESTER SUTTON Sergeont-ot-orms LESLIE LEEPER Sponsor MR. CODD The Commercial Club, organized for the purpose of furthering commercial study in the school, held its first meeting on September 17, 1940. Officers were elected for the ensuing year. The club is made up of the second year shorthand and typing classes. During the year the organization had Louis Orr, author of a book on typing, and Albert Tangora, world champion typist, as its guests and surrounding schools were invited to hear them. On April 18 the club was host to the other schools in this vicinity when the District Commercial Contest was held in Pittsfield. During the regional and sectional basketball tournaments the club sold candy, pop corn and ice cream bars in order to make money for its three-day visit to Chicago in May. Forty-one TOP ROW (Left to right)—0. Main, G. Main, D. Dell, B. Cannon, F. Huff, N. Sallee. W. Easley, C. Ducey, M. Main SECOND ROW—G. Hossett, E. Manlcer, G. Brokaw. S. Ferguson, M. Harlow, L. Willsey, R. Ghrist, V. Smith M. Manker, A. Doil. THIRD ROW—A. Messick, B. Covington. D. Morrow, D. Sigler, M. Hall, L. Yackley, V. Barnes, M. Harshman B. Harris, FOURTH ROW—J. Donohoo, M. Durr. A. Sanderson, D. Duff, M. McConnell, A. Smith, J. Dunham, G. Jordan R. Batz, L. Smith. FIFTH ROW—L. Morrow, D. Shepherd, L. Elliott, D. Bagby, E. Bissell. L. Willard, G. Hoover. M. Riley. I Manker, D. Sutton. SIXTH ROW—B. Browning. E. Willard, R. Saxbury, A. Goodin, E. Utech, E. Smith, V. Kattlemon, D. Harlow Miss Fisher. ABSENT—B. Brokaw, L. Willsey. HOME ECONOMICS CLUB OFFICERS President......................................EVELYN UTECH . Vice President ...........................EVELYN SMITH Secretory. ......................ADA JEAN GOODIN Treasurer......................................RUTH SAXBURY Sponsors. MISS RAGSDALE, MRS. KOONTZ and MISS FISHER The club had its initiation party for the new members as a Hallowe'en party. In November the club acted as hostess to the football boys at an all-school party. They had a party for small children at Christmas time and in January the officers served a chili supper to their fellow members. The club made some money by selling hotdogs at the basketball tournaments. The girls had a very enjoyable year under the leadership of Miss Ragsdale the first semester, Mrs. Koontz and Miss Fisher the second semester. In April a joint party with the F. F. A. boys was held. In May the girls held a party for the incoming freshmen girls. Forty-two TOP ROW (Left to right)—H. Golloway, D. Killebrew. F. Stout. G. Smith, C. Ward. L. Lyman, F. Duff. SECOND ROW—C. Ducey. P. Weil. G. Main, J. Wilkins, D. Willard. W. Lowe. J. Stilwell. THIRD ROW—L. Hobbs. L. Shinn. R. Jordon, J. Capps, W. Frazier, L. Smith, I. Grey. FOURTH ROW—C. Swed'und, S. Harshmon, R. Kern, Mr. Gates, E. Wilder, P. Stilwell, J. Robinson. ABSENT—F. Frazier, K. Couch, S. Ducey. F. F. A. OFFICERS President........................................FRANK FRAZIER Vice President ..................................ROBERT KERN Secretary-Treasurer .. EUGENE WILDER Sponsors.......................... MR. PROCTOR. MR. GATES The F.F.A. is a national organization of boys studying vocational agriculture for the purpose of promoting agriculture in high schools of America and to create more interest in the choice of agriculture as a vocation. In Pittsfield Community High School, the F.F.A. has a regular business meeting held once a month in the agriculture room with basketball games played in the gymnasium following the meeting. The F.F.A. entered the fifteenth sectional basketball tournament and won over Winchester in the first game but lost by a close score to Milton in the second. The F.F.A. also held a pest killing contest and rid the farmers of many harmful pests. Forty-fhree LEFT TO RIGHT—D. Kelly, R. Howell, M. McConnell, V. Kottlemon. B. Covington, D. Troutwein, B. Atwood, N. Zimmerman, K. Wells, M. Dunham, E. Kientzle, A. Eagle, G. Davis, M. Reed, B. Parks. A. Sanderson. B. McCarter, D. Lester, M. Moore, J. Caughlan. V. McCulloch. E. Thomas. Miss Turnbaugh, D. Troutner O. Griffeth M. Irick. IN FRONT—M. Collins. MEMBERS NOT IN PICTURE—D. Bagby, J. Dolbow, L. Donohoo, I. Dakan, M. Durr, L. Elliott, E. Hillman, F. Huff. B. Howard, M. Johnson, A. Messick, P. Siegle, E. Smith. M. Sneeden, M. Thomos. E. Willard. I. Sparks B. Williams, B. Eagle. G. Roberts. G. A. A. OFFICERS President ..................... MARGIE REED Vice President.......................MARY CATHERINE THOMAS Secretary-Treasurer......................... NORMA ZIMMERMAN Librarian ........................................DOROTHY KELLY Adviser.....................................................MISS TURNBAUGH The Pittsfield High School G.A.A. is o local association of the Illinois League of High School Girls’ Athletic Associations. The object of the league is to stimulate interest in girls' athletics and gymnastics and to standardize and promote ideals of health and sportsmanship. Members of the league are not permitted to participate in interscholastic athletics except at play days sanctioned by the league. Local and league awards are given to the girls who have earned the required points in hygiene and activities. Billie Howard and Betty Eagle received Junior awards for having met the combined hygiene and activity requirements. The girls went to Griggsville to a play day in the fall. There was a spring play day at Nebo. Forty-four ROB'T M. MILSTEAD, MUSIC DIRECTOR Mr. Milstead, in getting his musical education, attended two good music colleges. They were Kirksville State Teachers' College, from which he graduated and received his B.S. degree in 1931, and the Chicago Music College. Mr. Milstead taught school for two years prior to his coming to Pittsfield; one year at Macon, Mo., and one year at Queen City and Lancaster, Mo. When Mr. Milstead came to Pittsfield in 1934, the band was just getting a start but the vocal music was more advanced. He had charge of all vocal and instrumental music in both the grade school and high school for four years. The last three years a grade school music teacher was employed so Mr. Milstead had only the instrumental music in the grades along with the high school vocal and instrumental music. The band and glee club have developed greatly since Mr. Milstead took them over. The band has increased from about a dozen members to fifty and this year the band won a first division rating which entitled them to enter the state contest at Peoria where they made a very fine showing. Several ensembles won the right to enter the national contest at Battle Creek, Michigan last year and they did very well. The girls' glee club has made a favorable record in contest work also. Mr. Milstead stays in Pittsfield during the summer months and gives lessons and holds band practices for the summer band concerts which are greatly enjoyed by everyone. He sings on various occasions, in the church choir as well as with the band. Forty-five TOP ROW (Left to right)—R. Howell. D. Rose. L. Gicker. M. Durr. E. Watts. B. Wotson. B. Eagle. G. Steers P. Siegle. W. Zimmerman. SECOND ROW—L. leeper. B. Borrowmon. M. Lowe, L. Guthrie, P. Proctor, W. Bergman, D. Stone. B. Haven. L. Brierley. THIRD ROW— K. Lovell. H. Belford, I. Fish. D. Benson. B. Riggs, J. McAllister. M. Sneeden, J. Dolbow. D. Kelly. D. Brierley. FOURTH ROW—W. Atwood. H. Golden. J. Nicholson. C. Crossen. B. Howard. B. Bunn. M. Bergman D. Lewellen FIFTH ROW—S. Lewellen. V. Berry. L. Irick. M. Hobkirk. Mr. Milstead. M. Collins. D. Vondcr Stoc’p. V. Nichol H. Smith. THE BAND CLARINETS: Dorothy Kelly. Jeonne Dolbow. Bonno Ree Borrowmon. Melbourne Durr. Marilyn Hobkirk, Dean Vander Stoep. Virginia Nichol, Helen Golden, Mido Lou Bergmon, I. E. Fish. Mary Lou Aiken. Minnie Lee Johnson and Eleanor Thomas. FLUTES: Katherine Lovell ond Barboro Bunn. CORNETS: Louis Gicker, Mildred Lowe. Leslie Leeper, Valera Berry. Mary Edith Sneeden. Lyndle Irick. Harry Finson. Hall Smith, Dick Lewellon. Wilma Atwood, ond Billie Mae Riggs. ALTO HORNS: Helen Margaret Belford, Ruby Howell. Linda Guthrie, LoRue Brierley ond Jimmie Nicholson. SAXOPHONES: Betty Eagle, Maxine Collins. Wanda Lee Zimmerman and Patty Siegle. BARITONES: Shirley Lewellen. Dorothy Benson ond Delores Horst. TROMBONES: Glen Dale Steers, Danny Rose. William Bergmon. John McAllister and Dovid Brierley. BASSES: Edward Watts, Charles Crossen ond Barbara J. Watson. DRUMS: Billie Howard. Donald Stone. Phil Proctor ond Bob Haven. The band is one of the most popular organizations in the school. It has played at many affairs around town as well as at the basketball and football games. The band and solos and ensembles gave two Sunday afternoon concerts which were very much enjoyed by the public. Some of the trips taken by the band this year were to Macomb. Quincy. Jacksonville, Milton, Baylis, Hannibal and Perry. This year there were twelve seniors in the band. They were Bonna Ree Borrow-man. Melbourne Durr. Katherine Lovell, Louis Gicker, Mildred Lowe. Leslie Leeper, Linda Guthrie. Betty Eagle. Glen Dale Steers, William Bergman, Barbara J. Watson, and Billie Howard. Although this was a very large number of students to lose, Mr. Milstead has trained some very fine beginners that can very capably fill these vacancies. Forty-six CONTESTS The band entered the District Music Contest at Beardstown, March 29 and received a first division rating, which entitled them to enter the State Contest at Peoria, May 2 and 3, where they did very well. The selections played were Indiana State Band , Eroica', and TranscendenceThe band also participated in the County Music Festival at Nebo on April 2. The selections played were Victorious , Metropolis , and Washington Post March . Many instrumental solos and ensembles entered the District Solo and Ensemble Contest at Beardstown, March 15. The soloists who were eligible to go on to the State Contest April 19 were: Betty Eagle, saxophone solo; Katherine Lovell, flute solo; Glen Dale Steers, trombone solo; Dorothy Losater, piano solo: Donald Stone, drum solo; Bob Haven, drum solo; Dorothy Lasater and Norma Zimmerman, twirlers. The ensembles which were eligible to go to the contest were: the drum quartette consisting of Billie Howard, Donald Stone, Phil Proctor and Bob Haven; the clarinet trio, Dorothy Kelly, Jeanne Dolbow and Bonna Ree Borrowman; the woodwind trio, Katherine Lovell, Barbara Bunn and Dorothy Kelly; the trombone quartette, Glen Dale Steers, Danny Rose, William Bergman and David Brierley; and the trumpet trio, Louis Gicker, Mildred Lowe and Valera Berry. All the entries in the State Music Contest made a fine showing. THE BAND BOOSTERS CLUB The Band Boosters Club was newly organized last year in a drive for funds with which new uniforms and instruments were to be bought. The officers of the club are: President...............................MRS. A. E. WATTS Vice President....................MRS. VINCENT BRIERLEY Secretory-Treasurer. ......... . .MRS. JOHN McALLISTER The club is made up of the parents of band members, many civic organizations, and other interested individuals. The organizations which contributed largely to the fund for new uniforms and instruments were the P.C.H.S. School Board, District 88 School Board, Lions Club, Rotarians, American Legion and Legion Auxiliary, B. and P. W. Club. Pittsfield Women's Club, Sorosis Club. Priscilla Club, and St. Mary’s Church. The band uniforms were bought by this club last fall and funds to pay for them were raised by serving dinners, the Lions' and Rotarians' Carnival, and various contributions. The latest addition to the band is a set of new Ludwig and Ludwig pedal-tuned tympani which the club bought in March. We wish to thank the Band Boosters Club for all the fine work they have done to help make our band a better one. We realize that without their support we could not have had our fine new uniforms and we want them to know that we truly appreciate their efforts and support. Forfy-sevcr, TOP ROW (Left to right)—A. Eogle. K. Lowe, K. Wells, B. Eogle, M. Schofer. B. Connon, N. Sallee, W. Easley, SECOND ROW—B. Borrowman. D. Brown, D. Main, G. Main, B. Watson. M. Lowe. B. Howard. THIRD ROW—A. Sonderson, N. Zimmerman, D. Lasater, I. Fish. G. Knox. C. Rader, B. Atwood, M. Sneeden. FOURTH ROW—H. Golden, V. McCulloch, B. Rowe, A, Kientzle, D. Duff, E. Thomas, M, Reed. FIFTH ROW—E. Utcch, K. Lovell, R. Ator, B. Hammitt, J. Caughlan, A. Nicholson. E. Belknap, M. Collins. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club was organized at the beginning of the school year. After the girls' voices had been tested and they had been placed in the proper divisions by Mr. Milstead, work was started in earnest with Dorothy Lasater as accompanist. The regular glee club practices were held on Monday and Wednesday the eighth hour. The vocal solos and ensembles started work for the contest at the beginning of the second semester. The sextette, composed of Katherine Lovell, Dorothy Lasater, Linda Guthrie, Wilma Easley, Bonna Ree Borrowman and Anna Lee Nicholson, and the octette, composed of Katherine Lovell, Dorothy Brown, Dorothy Lasater, Kathleen Lowe, Barbara Jean Watson, Wilma Easley, Mildred Lowe and Anna Lee Nicholson were given second rating at the District Music Contest at Beordstown on March 15. The girls entering in solos were Helen Golden, Dorothy Brown, Kathleen Lowe, Mildred Lowe and Barbara Watson. Mildred was the only entry in the vocal events to place in first division and she entered the State Contest at Peoria, April 19, and made a fine showing. The Glee Club entered the District Music Contest at Beardstown, March 27 and received a first division rating. The Glee Club then entered the state contest at Peoria, May 2 and 3. The selections sung for the contest were My Mother Bids Me Bind My Hair by Haydn and Prayer from Haensel and Gretel by Hum-perdinck-Riegger. Mrs. Otis Hesley was the accompanist for all the solos, ensembles and the Glee Club. The girls all thank Mrs. Hesley very much for the splendid help she gave throughout the contest work. Forty-eight LEFT TO RIGHT—M. Reed. F. Kientzle, N. Zimmerman, M. Vorner. D. Losater, K. Wells, B. McCarter, A. Eagle, M. Hesley. TWIRLERS The Twirlers were first organized as soon os school was out in the spring of 1939. The girls were taught by Mr. Milstead and they also took a few lessons from the National Twirling Champion, Roger Lee, in St. Louis. The drum majorettes, led by Dorothy Lasater, add much to the color and snap of the band. The girls have all improved rapidly and April 2, 1940, Dorothy Lasater and Norma Zimmerman won first and second division honors respectively in the State Music Contest at Peoria. This year, on April 19, the same two girls again entered the state contest at Peoria and both did very well. The drum majorettes as well as the band received new uniforms last fall. The girls' uniforms are of a snappy military style with white leather boots. Many people enjoyed the fine performances given by the girls at the football and basketball games. The majorettes also performed with the band on many band trips. Forty-nine Fifty COACH SLOAN This is Cooch Sloan’s second year in Pittsfield. He played football and basketball with North Dakota State at Fargo, North Dakota. Coach Sloan lettered in three years of varsity football and was chosen as an all-conference end in his Junior and Senior years in college. In basketball he was a two-year letterman, not playing in his Junior year because of a football injury. Last year Coach Sloan produced an Illinois Valley Football Championship team; this year he gave Pittsfield the greatest basketball team they have had in many years. His basketball team won the following honors this year; Champions in the Pike County Conference, Illinois Valley Conference, Pittsfield Regional Tournament, Pittsfield Sectional Tournament; and defeated Feit-shans of Springfield in the first game of the state finals before bowing out to Urbana, who took second in the state. The team surpassed all previous school records in state tournament play this year, there being only eight teams left when they were eliminated. Coach Sloan's basketball teams have won forty-eight games and lost fifteen in the last two years. Fifty-one FRONT ROW (Left to right)—D. Niebur. D. Ghrist. S. Ducey, R. Loyd. C. Giger. R. Plummer. W. Lowe. D. Durham. B. Rowe. W. Coughlon, D. Howell. OND ROW D. Voshall, L. Porks, J. Leathermon, W. Covington, W. Lowry, V. Altizer. J. Berthelsen R. Jordan. J. Stilwell. V. Ervin. D. Stone. THIRD ROW—Coach Sloan. L. Brierley. B. Watson. G. Peecher. A. Rush. G. Carlton, J. Cowthon. D. Cannon. G. Nichol. Mr. Proctor. FOURTH ROW—H. Seibert, P. Stilwell. S. Shepherd. C. Irick. F. Yelliott. C. Hankins. W. Willard. G. Saylor. E. Springer. FIFTH ROW—J. Bogby, Mgrs. C. Penstonc. R. Smith. R. Zimmerman. F. Ruble, C. Barber. FOOTBALL The football season of 1940 was quite o contrast to the season of 1939. In 1939 we won the conference but in 1940, riddled by graduation, we v on only one game defeating Pleasant Hill 3 to 0. The outlook for 1941 is very bright with many of the boys returning from the 1940 crew. FOOTBALL SCORES Pittsfield 0 Notre Dame (Quincy) 12 Pittsfield. . . . 12 Louisiana 12 Pittsfield 3 Pleasant Hill 0 Pittsfield 7 Jerseyville 13 Pittsfield 6 Carrollton 6 Pittsfield 7 White Hall 19 Pittsfield 6 Roodhouse 13 Pittsfield 6 Greenfield 14 Pittsfield 6 Winchester ... 21 Fifty-two BOTTOM ROW (Left to right)—R. Jordon, D. Durham, E. Springer. V. Alti er, W. Caughlan. SECOND ROW—D. Ghrist. D. Niebur, R. Rowe, J. Stilwell, S. Ducey, R. Loyd. TOP ROW—C. Giger, W. Lowry, W. Lowe. D. Howell, R. Plummer. FOOTBALL LETTERMEN 1940 VERDIE ALTIZER— Toots was the leading scorer of the year; playing at end he caught many posses for touchdowns. Upon many occasions passes from Ghrist to Altizer were good for fifty yards. WES CAUGHLAN—A track star who became a regular half-back this year. Wes played an ideal game the day we defeated Pleasant Hill. STUART DUCEY—Stuart demonstrated he was a great ball player; each week his game improved. He was a hard worker and a very good trainer. We surely could use him next year. DONALD DURHAM—Captain-elect, he has been a regular for two years. Don has what it takes to be a good football player. We ore all sure he will work with the team and the coach next year and we will have a winning football season. DONALD GHRIST—The finest college prospect Pittsfield has turned out in many years. Don has not missed a practice in four years; he mode a fine leader for1 us. When the going is tough, Don plays his best ball. CHARLES GIGER—A hefty boy from Detroit who developed into a good ball player. Charles was only a junior but he left us for the Navy. DONALD HOWELL— Babe was a regular half-back this year. Babe will be only a junior next year; he should develop into an outstanding back. Don has a fine attitude. RICHARD JORDAN— Slick says 1941 is his was a hard worker who will find himself early next fall. WARREN LOWE—Rather quiet but yet very determined; with another year's growth Warren should make a fine lineman for 1941. WALTON LOWRY—Walt is growing fast and should be a very aggressive tackle this coming fall. Walt fears no one. RAYMOND LOYD—One of the best linemen Pittsfield has ever seen at Higbee Field. When Mule hit them they stayed down. His position will be very hard to fill this coming fall. DEAN NIEBUR—One of the grittiest boys who ever played ball. Dean has been an outstanding example all through high school of where there is a will, there is a way. He has been a very good student as well as a good athlete. RAYMOND PLUMMER— Butch is expected to bo one of the best fullbacks in the Illinois Valley next year. He believes that old saying It pays to play. BOB ROWE—A dual star in both football and track. Bob grabbed several passes for touchdowns this last fall. We believe he will grab just os many advancements in the Navy. ERNEST SPRINGER—Never missed a night's practice in four years unless he was excused. Wo are in need of more boys like Ernest. JOHNSON STILWELL—One of the finest examples of what hard work and perseverance con do for a man. Johnson reported for football his freshman year, weighing about 100 pounds. Next fall at 125, he will be one of the best backs in Western Illinois. yeor ond we are inclined to believe him. He Fifty-three FRONT ROW (Left to right)—D. Niebur, K. Dodd, H. Hillman. V. Altizer. D. Ghrist. W. Messick, D. Chomberloin. R Plummer. J. Norton. W. Covington. SECOND ROW—B. Watson, J. Stilwell. W. Willard, W. Lowe, L. Lyman. Coach Sloan, Ass't. Coach Reed. G. Carlton, C. Hankins, L. Brierlev, B. Conrad. B. Barber. THIRD ROW—G. Saylor. B. Kattleman, L. Norton, S. Hooper, G. Nichol, R. Mink, W. Lowry. R. Jordan, Mgr. R. Smith. C. I rick, P. Stilwell, D. Vosholl. Mgrs: L. Parks, H. Seibert. BASKETBALL The basketball season of 1940-41 was the greatest in the history of the Pittsfield Community High School. The team won 24 gomes and lost 8. They brought home five trophies this season. The team had three Seniors on it who are graduating, Captain Don Ghrist, Dean Niebur, and Harold Hillman. Harold was picked on the all-tournament team at the state quarter-finals at Springfield. Don Ghrist was selected for honorable mention by Pat Harmon of the Champaign News Gazette in his group of all-state basketball players. Dean Niebur was undoubtedly the smallest boy in western Illinois playing basketball this year. He at no time during the season met his peer at stopping fast breaks of the opponents. The outlook for 1941-42 is especially bright and encouraging with such stalwarts returning as Verdie Altizer, Don Howell, Keith Dodd, Raymond Plummer, Jesse Norton. Don Chamberlain, Wayne Covington and Wayne Messick. THE SEASON Pittsfield 43 Baylis 15 Pittsfield 22 Roodhouse 35 Pittsfield 31 Plecsont Hill 22 Pittsfield 20 Woodriver 22 Pittsfield 53 Louisiana 16 Pittsfield 43 Barry 20 Pittsfield 23 Springfield 20 Pittsfield 26 Beardstown 38 Pittsfield 39 Winchester 20 Pittsfield 52 Nebo 18 Pittsfield 28 Winchester 26 Pittsfield 35 Baylis II Pittsfield 27 Decatur 36 Pittsfield 15 Bluffs 20 Pittsfield 29 Griggsville 20 Pittsfield 25 Quincy Academy 26 Pittsfield 43 Hull 18 Pittsfield 46 Barry 21 Pittsfield 45 Jacksonville 23 Pittsfield 41 Griggsville 22 Pittsfield 29 Pleasant Hill 6 Pittsfield 27 Beardstown 30 Pittsfield 37 Bluffs 31 Pittsfie'd 28 Jacksonville 25 TOURNAMENT RECORD Pittsfield Regional Tournament Pittsfield 35 Barry 20 Pittsfield 45 Hull 15 Pittsfield 43 Winchester 25 Pittsfield Sectional Tournament Pittsfield 38 Virginio 35 Pittsfield 36 Comp Point 25 Pittsfield 36 Beardstown 32 Quarter-Finals Pittsfield 29 Feitshons 19 Pittsfield 30 Urbono 50 CHAMPIONS Pike County Conference Illinois Volley Conference Pittsfield Regionol Tournament Pittsfield Sectional Tournament Finalists—Quarter Finals Springfield Fifty four TOP ROW—D. Ghrist. H. Hillman. D. Niebur, V. Altirer, D. Howell. D. Chamberlain. BOTTOM ROW (Left to right)—J. Norton, W. Covington, W. Messick. K. Dodd. R. Plummer. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN 1940-41 VERDIE ALTIZER— Toots was a boy who would rother pass than shoot. Verdie is just a sophomore with two years of brilliant ball ahead of him. Wo are depending on Toots to carry us through to great victories next year. DON CHAMBERLAIN— Dinlc is a tall, quiet young man who reminds you of Hillman. Dink stood out deep in the quarter-finals and tossed one in. If his defense improves, he will be mighty close to the first five next winter. WAYNE COVINGTON— Clark Gable was the hardest worker on the squad this year. His efforts will pay him big dividends next winter. KEITH DODD—A hard worker who will finish in a blaze of glory in his senior year. Keith hurt a knee this winter but we are sure he will be in shape for next winter’s campaign. DONALD GHRIST—An outstanding basketball captain. He was unusually smart at handling the team while they were playing on the floor. Don was a great rebounder on defense and offense. He will make some college a very good ball player. HAROLD HILLMAN — Turney could really sit down on them and plunk them through the basket. Harold was a very good floorman as well as a good shot. He was selected on the first team at the quarter-finals in Springfield. He was a boy that would listen and then try to carry out suggestions. DON HOWELL— Babe come through when the pressure was high. He has what it takes to be a great ball player. He played his best ball during the tournaments. We are sure he and Verdie are going to bring us out on top next year. WAYNE MESSICK—A boy with a lot of natural ability. Wayne can make the first five next winter if he works hard. DEAN NIEBUR—The best ball player for his inches we saw all year. Kraut was unusually good at stopping opponents' fast breaks. Dean had the highest percentage on baskets of any boy on the team. The only trouble was we couldn't get him to shoot. A boy with a world of fight. Dean never quit till the last whistle blew. JESSE NORTON— Hard , with the exception of Covington, was the best worker on the team. He is a boy who will give someone a fight for his position next fall. RAYMOND PLUMMER— Butch was one of the best defensive men we had all year. He was especially effective at getting defensive rebounds and towards the close of the year he began to score. Fifty-five TOURNAMENT SCENES BASKETBALL RESERVES The Reserves have had a very good season, with 17 wins to 3 losses. The losses were at the hands of Winchester, Beardstown, and Bluffs. The team has scored a total of 599 points to their opponents 311. Assistant Coach Ben Reed has had charge of the team and deserves a great deal of credit for this fine record. Members of the squad are: R. Plummer, W. Messick, J. Norton, J. Stilwell, W. Covington, D. Chamberlain, R. Jordan, R. Mink, L. Brierley, G. Carlton, S. Hooper, D. Voshall, P. Stilwell, C. Hankins, C. Barber, B. Kattleman, W. Lowry, W. Willard! C. I rick, B. Conroa, B. Barber, B. Watson, G. Saylor, L. Lyman, J. Capps, L. Norton, G. Nichol. RESERVE TEAM SCORES: P.C.H.S. 25 Roodhouse ...... 12 P.C.H.S............25 Pleasant Hill........II P.C.H.S............27 Louisiana ........... I P.C.H.S............19 Barry ..............I I P.C.H.S............28 Beardstown .......21 P.C.H.S............12 Winchester .......27 P.C.H.S............26 Nebo ................15 P.C.H.S............22 Winchester...........12 P.C.H.S............28 Baylis............... 8 P.C.H.S............34 Bluffs...............26 P.C.H.S. 26 Griggsville .........14 P.C.H.S. 14 Quincy Academy ...12 P.C.H.S..............35 Hull ..................14 P.C.H.S..............41 Barry .................|g P.C.H.S..............31 Jacksonville ........18 P.C.H.S..............28 Griggsville .........16 P.C.H.S., .. .21 Pleasant Hill.........15 P.C.H.S..............18 Beardstown .... 31 P.C.H.S..............18 Bluffs ................20 P.C.H.S.. ...18 Jacksonville ........15 Fifty-six FRONT ROW (Left to right)—L. Brierley. B. Barber. D. Brierley. Coach Sloan, H. Seibert, L. Smith. P. Stilwell, N. Sparks. SECOND ROW—I. Parks, L. Shinn. J. Bagby, J. Norton, D. Stone. L. Hobbs, B. Haven. THIRD ROW—L. Lyman, R. Smith, R. Mink. J. Stilwell. W. Lowry, C. Hankins. K. Dodd, G. Peecher. FOURTH ROW—J. Berthelsen, H. Turnbough, V. Altizer. D. Ghrist. M. Wasscll, E. Greathouse. B. Rowe. NOT IN PICTURE-L. Leahr. B. Watson. T. Ince. J. McCartney. D. Howell. TRACK When the track squad was called out for the 1941 season, twenty-nine reported and of the twenty-nine only three lettermen were available: D. Ghrist, K. Dodd and B. Rowe. Getting a late start the squad had only one week of practice before their first meet, April 7. This was a triangular meet between Perry, Pittsfield and Winchester held on our field. Other meets this year are as follows: Dual meet with Hannibal, District meet, Pike County track and field meet at New Canton, Illinois Valley track and field meet, and the Winchester Invitational. Fifty-seven DOT DON DEWEL CHEERLEADERS Dorothy Schlemmer, Donald Leeper and Dewel Bagby were elected by the student body to be our cheerleaders for this year. They were often called the Three D's . Dot, Don and Dewel were present at all of the games and worked hard the whole year. At the quarter-finals in Springfield, they were highly complimented for their vim and vigor by the Illinois State Journal. Fifty-eight FIRST ROW (Left to right)—K. Wells. M. Varner. M. Smith. G. Davis. SECOND ROW—B. Rowe, E. Akin. M. I rick. M. Reed, Miss Tombaugh. THIRD ROW—M. Brown. J. Caughlan, V. McCulloch, E. Kientzle. FOURTH ROW—M. Dunham. D. Losater, B. Atwood. C. Lippincott. PEP SQUAD The Pep Squad is a closed society sponsored by Miss Turnbaugh. At the end of the season it is sponsoring a rush party for new members. The purpose of the Pep Squad is to demonstrate their loyalty to the team with marching routines and cheers at the home games and to inspire the team with vim, vigor, and vitality. This year there were sixteen girls flashily dressed in short black jumpers with red blouses and tights. Margie Reed was the captain of the girls. Fifty-nin Sixty REMEMBER? September— Lock up your troubles with on old two-bit key .... Classes organize .... Football practice begins .... Hi-Y, Tri-Y Dance .... White-collar students organize Commercial Club. October—Get-acquainted party for bashful Freshmen .... County and State teachers meeting—3 days' vacation .... Six weeks— Grades Weak? .... G.A.A. Dance .... Calling all actors —Junior play try-outs .... Red Coats — band’s new uniforms . . . . Home Ec. Party .... Pep parade and Snake dance=B-E-A-T. Pleasant Hill. We did! November— Champaign for Mr. Voshall and Mr. Koontz . . . Students elect Willkie .... Typing demonstration by Albert Tangora, World’s champion typist— 200 words a minute, Wow! .... Give us a hand —Band benefit .... Junior play .... Donkey ball game— Whoa Mule, I say . . . . Teacher's Institute=3 days' vacation . . . . Football Banquet— Don't forget Dad” .... Thanksgiving Vacation— Ow! my stomach! December—Six weeks .... Typing demonstration in Gym .... Defeated Springfield in overtime game .... Vote for the Santa Claus —Xmas vacation . . . . Wedding Bells for Mr. Gates. January—Defeated by Decatur — game broadcast on the air ... . Cram! Cram!—Semester Exams .... Semester report cards— 'fraid to look? .... Miss Ragsdale leaves for Columbia— Mrs. Koontz subs .... Grab your partner! —All school party .... Interesting talk on etchings by Mrs. Bush. February—Commercial Club party— More Cookies? .... Teacher's Institute at Barry .... Lincoln in Pittsfield —described by Mr. Jesse Thompson .... Faculty men settle war situation in a round-table discussion . . . . Ensemble and solo concert . . . Ram- parts We Watch —enjoyed by American History class .... Miss Fisher and her feline helpers added to faculty .... Victory over Bluffs=lllinois Valley Conference Champs. March—Six weeks .... District Solo and Ensemble contest at Beardstown— eight first ratings .... Regional Tourney Champs— Go! Indians Go! .... Sectional Tourney Champs— Fight! Indians Fight! .... Springfield Quarter-Finals— Champaign, here we come! Alas! Defeated by Urbana .... First Rating for Girls’ Glee Club at District Contest .... District band contest at Beardstown — First Rating — On to Peoria! .... Swollen Jaws —Mumps Epidemic .... Land of Liberty — matinee enjoyed by entire school .... Group pictures for annual— Chance to relax . April— Hole in your sock—April Fool .... W.I.S.T.C. Band Concert .... Alcohol and its Use —Mrs. Meis-seuer, W.C.T.U. representative .... Easter vacation—3 days .... Six weeks .... Sectional Solo and Ensemble contest at Peoria .... District Commercial Contest— No school . May—Sectional Band Contest at Peoria .... Chicago Bound! —Commercial Club .... Senior Outing— Hard on the pocket book? .... A Gala Night —Junior and Senior Banquet .... Last Stand —Semester Exams .... Senior Commencement — Whew! . All over now! Sixty-one COMPOSITE GIRL OF P. C. H. S. kt°'r ......................like Wanda Lee Zimmerman Eyes................................................... Mary Katherine Thomas N°se Donna Carol Aber l ou l1 • Mildred I rick Teeth Beulah Smith Smile Bonna Ree Borrowman Lough . Katherine Lovell Complexion ..... ..................... ......................... Dora Lee Main Dimples Barbara Willard Eigure Dorothy Lasoter Walk Gwen Davis Dancing . . . Verna Mae Shepherd Personality........................... .............................Dorothy Kelly Disposition...................................................... Dorothy Brown Character Mary Katherine Riley Temper ........................................................ Norma Zimmerman Mischievous ...................................................... Eleanor Akin Driver Billy Jon Howard Musician................................................ Barbara Jean Watson COMPOSITE BOY OF P. C. H. S. Hair Eyes........ Nose ....... Mouth ..... Teeth Smile...... Laugh Complexion Dimples Figure .... Walk Dancing . . Personality . Disposition Character Temper Mischievous Driver .... Musician . . . like.......................Donald Stone Dick Voshall Raymond Plummer . . . Larue Brierley .........Don Ghrist Hayes Smart ...................Charles Barber ....................Wayne Covington ..................Stuart Ducey ............................Keith Dodd ...........................Harold Hillman ...........................Raymond Loyd ............................ Mack Tucker Leslie Leeper Robert Rowe Chester Sutton ................. Guy Wombles ..........................Johnson Stilwell . Glen Dale Steers Sixty-two IMPOSSIBILITIES Iona Sparks without a special liking for the name Bob . Chet Sutton without a fatherly interest in the pop sales. Donald Stone not pounding his snare drum energetically. Betty Covington being passed by a snail. Bob Rowe with a poker face. Marilyn Halk with genuine platinum ringlets. Veto Gillings tipping the scales at 200 pounds. Richard Jordan not living up to his nickname. Verna Mae Shepherd lolling in the sun instead of being always busy. Guy Wombles looking dull. Maxine Schafer without a bit of poetry at the tip of her tongue. Floyd Ruble's car rattling. Fred Earl Long not having a picturesque morning-after. Kathleen Wells not flirting. Billy Jon Howard without a special liking for trombone players. Katherine Lovell getting the joke the first time. Dorothy Schlemmer always cheering at out of town games. John Dee William? asking a girl for a date. Eleanor Belknap speaking only when spoken to. Anna Kientzle never getting an A. Charles Barber going out alone. Evelyn Smith at home and reading Shakespeare on Saturdcy night. William Bergman forgetting his Sunday night date with Mardell. Leo Leahr leading a prison break in Alcatraz. L. L. Deam without a ruddy glow. Ernest Springer looking up his own questions. Dorothy Brown not looking cheerful. Dean Niebur not dreaming of Bonnie. Wes Caughlan deserting the office. Herb Haddock being a wallflower. Barbara Jean Watson disregarding the opposite sex. Bernadine Kingery making only about 5 words in typing. Marie Grimsley keeping quiet in class. Ray and Joe without Dot and Bobbie . Sixty-three A BIT OF NONSENSE MR. CODD: I found a knife today (Produces said knife). MR. REED: I lost a knife like that the other day. Where did you find it? MR. CODD: Out by our chicken house. MR. REED: Hem-a-er-ahem, it isn’t mine. DAVID BRIERLEY: (in Algebra Class) Miss Dell, will you please explain the 13th problem on page 141? MISS DELL: Why, certainly, David (Fifteen minutes later). There, David the answer is 0. DAVID: Oh, gee, all that work for nothing! WILLIAM ROLAND: My watch keeps better time since I put your picture in it. VIRGINIA HILLMAN: No wonder, you added another jewel. MISS WILLIAMS: (in Latin II Class) Why class, this is the worst recitation I have ever listened to: I’ve had to do the most of it myself. MR. KOONTZ: Late again? Have you ever done anything on time? HERB HADDOCK: I bought a car on time. MILDRED L.-: There's a lot of electricity in my hair. DOROTHY B.: Oh, is that why you buy hats that look like lampshades? DOROTHY K.: What's worse than a man who gets a kiss and tells? J. STILWELL: A girl who gets a kiss and yells. MR. MILSTEAD: Isn’t it terrible? Jane has parrot sickness. MR. KOONTZ: You mean pittaco-pitta-er. What do you mean? MR. MILSTEAD: She repeats everything she hears. MISS FISHER: Do you think our - formal dinner will be complete without nuts? EVELYN U.: No, you should invite a few. HAYES: What luck! ten miles from town and no jack. JEANNE D.: Well, didn't you bring your checkbook? DON LEEPER: I don't see how the football players ever get clean. JOHN McALLISTER: What do you suppose the scrub team's for? L. L. DEAM: Why do radio announcers have small hands? FRED LONG: I give up, why? L. L.: WEE Pause for station identification. MISS McGUIRE: You aren't very good at small talk, are you? MR. SLOAN: Not very! You see I come from California where everything is so big. B. J. WATSON: My millionaire boy friend lied to me. ADA SMITH: What did he say? B. J. WATSON: He claimed he was a millionaire. PATTY S.: What did you say when Ray asked for a kiss? DOT S.: Same old thing. PATTY: And what did he do? DOT: Same old thing. BILLY JON: My boy friend and I have parted forever. BETTY E.: What! but I thought you said he was one in a thousand. BILLY JON: He was but he found out about the other 999. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: Photographer: Blankenberg Studio, Kankakee. Engraver: Clausen Engraving Co., Pittsfield. Printer: Pike County Republican, Pittsfield.