Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1943 volume:

THE SAUKEE VOLUME 5 19 4 3 Published By the SENIOR CLASS of PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Sponsored By Miss Blaeuer and Miss Dell Bob Haven, Editor-in-Chief Larry Parks, Business Manager FOREWORD... To all our classmates, we leave behind this edition of the '43 Saukee as a summary of our last four years of school accomplishments. We go now to do a greater job that is placed before us. Some of us you may never see again, but we will be thinking of you and all the wonderful days we spent with you. These days shall always live in our memories and we shall cherish them forever. To you who have yet to graduate, we wish you the best of luck. Make the most of your remaining time for it will pay you great dividends in the future. The Senior Class of '43 -5 DEDICATION... The '43 Saukee is hereby dedicated to Mr. Rowe. During our years in high school, he has worked faithfully in order to keep our school a pleasant place to spend our time. We wish to thank him for being our friend and for the many services he has done us these past years. RATIONING BOARD (ANNUAL STAFF) FIRST ROW: Miss Dell. J. Caughlan, V. McCulloch. J. Sigler. Miss Blaeuer. SECOND ROW: F. Kientzle, M. Varner, M. Dunham. L. Lyman, D. Lasater, G. Davis, B. Atwood. THIRD ROW: N. Zimmerman, J. Hillman, M. Shive, E. Kientzle, M. Holmes. FOURTH ROW: B. Haven, E. Wilder, J. McAllister, W. Lowry, L. Parks, L. Brierley. ANNUAL STAFF OF '43 Many things are being rationed the year of '43, But there seems to be no shortage of the staff's energy. The editor-in-chief fairly tears his hair Watching that no mistakes get by him anywhere He has a capable lady for an assistant, too If he seems perplexed she knows what to do. For a business manager and helper, of course we chose the best However hard the task may be, I'm sure they'd stand the test. The class editors are maidens three They learn all about you and your family tree. Our athletic reporter, he doesn't need to bluff He's been on tire team four years and knows his stuff. Pictures must be measured and cut by the score Seems to our editor, there is always one more. Our music editor is a majorette with the band She reports everything musical, ever ready to lend a hand. For special features, the ladies have a knack They bring them in, almost, by the stack Our jokes we all know cannot be stale For we have none older than Jonah and the whale. For an artist, we surely drew a prize He can draw pictures good or bad and also any size. If a lad or a lassie for your snapshots ask You know they wish to dig up your secret past. The school has clubs to interest everyone We have a senior lad to tell just how it's done. Our four typists can make quite a clatter But they get things done, so noise doesn't matter. Now we come to our sponsors, we leave the best for the last, We will appreciate their kindness long after school days are past. JUNE HILLMAN MARY HOLMES BARRACKS (SCHOOL BUILDING) 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. COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF MR. J. H. VOSHALL, SUPERINTENDENT Western State Teachers' College, B.Ed. University of Illinois, M. S. COLONEL MR. WAYNE E. KOONTZ. PRINCIPAL Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Science Sponsor of Senior Class and Student Council Culver-Stockton College, B. A. University of Missouri, M. A. MERLE LEE LLOYD HAYDEN GEORGE McGANN President The Board of Education is responsible for directing the activties of Pittsfield Community High School. The members serve without pay and deserve much credit for their loyalty, service and for the high rating of our school. The board makes all financial arrangements and is interested in giving us all possible advantages. The students of P. C. H. S. wish to express to the men our appreciation for all they have done to make our high school the very best in the State of Illinois. Eight GENERALS (THE FACULTY) Miss Blaeuer, A.M. History, Dean of Girls. Sponsor of Freshman Class, Sponsor of Annual. Illinois State Normal University, University of Chicago, University of Colorado, University of Illinois. Miss Williams, M.A. Latin, French, Freshman Civics. Illinois State Normal University, University of Colorado, University of Illinois. Mr. Kindle, B.Ed. Biology. Physiology. Western Illinois State Teachers College, University of Illinois. Miss Dell, M.S. Mathematics, Sponsor of Sophomore Class. Sponsor of Annual. Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. Miss Wells, M.S. English, Commercial Arithmetic. Illinois State Normal University, University of Illinois. Mr. Milstead, B.S. Music. Kirksville State Teachers' College, Chicago Music College. Nine Miss Ducey Girls' Physical Education, Adviser of G.A.A.. Pep Club. Mundelein College. Mr. Foster, Jr., B.Ed. English, Public Speaking, Advanced Civics, Sponsor of Masquers, Dramatic Coach. Park College, Western Illinois State Teachers' College, State University of Iowa, University of California, Los Angeles. Mr. Proctor. M.S. Agriculture, Sponsor of F.F.A. University of Nebraska, University of Illinois, Colorado Agriculture College. Miss Daugherty, B.S. Home Economics, Sponsor of Home Economics Club. University of Illinois. Mr. Sloan, M.S. Economics, Physiology, Sociology, Physical Education, Athletic Coach. North Dakota State College, B. S., Moorehead State Teachers' College, University of Illinois. M.S. Miss McGuire, M.S. English, Sponsor of Junior Class. University of Illinois. Ten Miss Van Dyke, B.S. Civics, Latin, French, English. University of Illinois. Mrs. Davis, B.Ed. Substitute. Western Illinois State Teachers' College, Colorado State Teachers' College. Miss Irick Secretary to Principal. University of Illinois. Gem City Business College. Miss M'Williams, B.S. English, Public Speaking, Advanced Civics, Sponsor of Dramatic Club, Dramatic Coach. Northeast Missouri State Teachers' College. Mr. Davis, B.Ed. Shorthand, Typing, Bookkeeping, Sponsor of Commercial Club. Illinois State Normal University, University of Southern California. Mrs. Beard Secretary to Superintendent. Gem City Business College. Eleven COMMISSIONED OFFICERS (SENIORS) ALTIZER, VERDIE Student Council, president 4; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4. BAGBY. DEWEL Home Economics Club 1, 2; Cheer Leader 2, 3; Glee Club 1; G.A.A. 2. BELFORD. HELEN M. Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 1. BRIERLEY, LARUE Football 2. 3, 4; Basketball 2. 3; Track 1, 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3. BROKAW. GWENDOLYN Home Economics Club 2; Sau-kee Scoops Staff 4; Commercial Club 4; Jr. Red Cross, president 4. ATWOOD. BARBARA National Honor Society 4; Glee Club 1. 2; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 2; Commercial Club 4; Annual Staff 4. BAGBY. JOE Saukee Scoops 4; Track 1, 2, 3; Football 2; Basketball 1; Glee Club 1. BLACKETER. EVELYN Declamatory Contest-New Canton 1; Home Economics Club 2. 3. BROKAW. BETTY Home Economics Club 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross 4; Commercial Club 4. CAUGHLAN. JEANETTE Glee Club 1, 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 2, 3. 4; Dramatic Club 3, treasurer 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 3. 4; Saukee Scoops Staff 4. Thirteen CHIASSON. ROBERT Basketball 2, 3; Track 1, 2. 3, 4: Football 4; Class President 4; Glee Club 2 3, 4; Pres. 4; ]r. Class Play 3. CHAPPELL. ROBERT Basketball 1; Football 3; Jr. Red Cross 4. COLVIN. ROBERT Football 1; Basketball 1; Commercial Club 4. DAVIS. GWENDOLYN Glee Club 1; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Squad 1. 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Masquer's Club 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Student Council 2; Jr. Class Play 3; All American Family 4. DUNHAM. BERNADINE Sadie Gets Elected 1; Pleased to Meet Cha 2; Second Story Man 3. CHAMBERLAIN. DONALD Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter-man's Club 1, 2, 3, 4. COLLINS. MAXINE Class Vice President 1; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 4; Band 1, 2, 3. 4; Class President 3; Student Council 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. CONRAD. BILL Basketball 1. 2; Football 1, 2; Junior Red Cross. DUFF. DONNA Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Band 1; Home Ec. Club 1, 2; National Honor Society 3, 4; Librarian 3, 4; Commercial Club 4. DUNHAM. MAXINE Glee Club 1; G. A. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Pep Squad 1, 2; National Honor Society 4; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club President 4; Librarian 3, 4. Fourteen ELLIOTT. LUCILLE Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3, 4; G. A. A. 1; Commercial Club 4; Librarian 4. FERGUSON. SHIRLEY Commercial Club 4; Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 4; Saukee Scoops 4. FRAZIER. BILL F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4. GOSNELL. ALICE Barry Band 3; Home Ec. Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 3. GRAY. IVAN F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4; Vice President 3; Secretary 4; Track 3; National Honor Society 4. HANCOCK. EILEEN Home Ec. Club 1; Commercial Club 4. GALLOWAY. HARVEY F. F. A. 2. 3. GRAY. DUANE Glee Club 1; Track 1, 3; F. F. A. 2. HALL. MARIE Home Ec. Club 1, 2, 3; Commercial Club 4; National Honor Society 4; G. A. A. 4; Librarian 4. HARSHMAN. MARY Home Ec. Club 1. 2; G. A. A. 4; Commercial Club 4; Librarian 4. Fifteen HAVEN. BOB Band 2, 3, 4; Football 3. 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, treasurer 4; vice president; Saukee Scoops 4; Annual Staff Editor-in-Chief 4. HOLMES. MARY Junior Red Cross Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Commercial Club 4; National Honor Society 4. HOWELL. DONALD Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3; Honorary Capt. 3; Track 1, 2; Letterman's Club 1, 2; Vice Pres. Class 1, 2, 3; Vice Pres. Student Council 4. IRICK. MILDRED Home Ec. Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 2; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Glee Club 1; Student Council 3. 4. KATTELMAN. BILL Basketball 1, 2; Football 1, 2; Junior Red Cross. HILLMAN. JUNE Junior Red Cross 4; Commercial Club 4; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 4. HOSKINS. BILL Junior Red Cross 4. HULL. NEOMA Plainville High School 1; Pay-son High School 2. 3; Dramatic Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 3. 4; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Home Ec. Club 2, 3; Commercial Club 4. JAMES, ELMO F. F. A. 1, 2. 3. 4; Saukee Scoops Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Class Treas. 1; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Junior Class Play 3; Glee Club 1, 2; All American Family 4. KENDALL. HARRIET Annual Staff 3, Secretary; Junior Red Cross Council 4. Secretary. Sixteen KIENTZLE, ETTA G. A. A. 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; National Honor So ciety 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Pep Club 2, Secretary 3; Annual Staff 4; Saukee Scoop Staff 4; All American Family 4. LASATER. DOROTHY Class Secretary 1; Drum Major 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Pep Squad 2, 3; Saukee Scoop Staff 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2 3, 4; Junior Play 3; Commercial Club 4; Annual Staff 4; All American Family 4. LEEPER. DONALD Glee Club 1, 2; French Club 1, 2; F. A. A. 2, 3; Cheerleader 2, 3; Junior Red Cross Council 4. LYMAN. LYNN Track 1, 2; Basketball 2; Football 3; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 4; Annual Staff 4. McAllister, john Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2; Home Room Pres. 4; French Club 1, 2; Secretary and Treasurer 1; All American Family 4. KIENTZLE. FRANCES Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4; G. A. A. 2, 3. 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3. 4; Saukee Scoop Staff 4; Annual Staff 4; Pep Squad 3; All American Family 4. LEATHERMAN. JUNIOR Football 4; Glee Club 1; Basketball 2; Senior Class Treasurer. LOWRY. WALTON Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2. 3. 4; Annual Staff 4; Senior Class Vice Pres. MARTIN. HUTSON Glee Club 1, 2. 4; Junior Red Cross 4. McCulloch. Virginia Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4; Pep Squad 1, 2; Annual Staff 4; National Honor Society 4; Commercial Club 4; All American Family 4. Seventeen McLaughlin, merle Baylis High School 1. 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2. 3; Annual Staff 3; Newspaper Staff 1, 2, 3; Jr. Class Play 3; Minstrel 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1. 2. 3; Track 1. 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Class President 1, 2. 3; Class Secretary 4. MORROW. BERNICE Rockport High School 2. 3; Cheerleader 2. 3; Annual Staff 2. 3; Home Ec. Club 1, Treasurer; Saukee Scoop Staff 4. MURPHY. HUGH Junior Red Cross 4. NORTON, LEO F. F. A. 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3. V PENSTONE. HAROLD Glee Club 1; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Saukee Scoop Staff 4; Football Manager 4; Jr. Class Play 3; All American Family 4. MINK. RAY Eand 1, 2, 3; Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter-mans Club 3, 4. MORROW. DORIS Commercial Club 4; Junior Red Cross Council 4; National Honor Society 4; Home Ec. Club 1. 2. NICHOL. GEORGE Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3. 4. PARKS. LARRY Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1, Manager 2, 3; Cheerleader 4; Track 1, 2, 4; Dramatic Ci-ib 3, President 4; National Honor Society 4; Librarian; Annual Staff 4; Junior Class Play 3; All American Family 4. PREBLE. HARRY Post Graduate, Graduated from New Salem High School in 1942. Eighteen RADER. CAROLYN Saukee Scoop Staff 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Treasurer G. A. A. 4; Jr. Class Play. RILEY. CATHERINE Home Economics Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Pres. 4; Commercial Club 4; National Honor Society 4; Saukee Scoops Staff 4; Junior Play 3; Librarian 3, 4. SHELTON. ABE F. F. A. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Junior Play 3. SHIVE. MABEL Milton High 1. 2. 3; G. A. A. 1. 2, 3. 4; Chorus 1. 2; Commercial Club 4; Dramatic Club 4; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Annual Staff 4; Junior Play 3. SIGLER. JEANNE G. A. A. 1. 4; Glee Club 3. 4; National Honor Society 3; Secretary 4; Commercial Club 4; Secretary; Home Ec. Club 2; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 3, 4. RALPH. GENEVIEVE Home Economics Club 1, 2; G. A. A. 3. 4. SANDERSON, ANNABELLE Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Home Economics Club 1. 2, 3; Commercial Club 4; G. A. A. 1, 2. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4. SHINN. CARROLL National Honor Society 4. SIEGLE. PATRICIA National Honor Society 3, 4; G. A. A. 1, 2, 3. 4: Band 1. 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Saukee Scoops 4. SITTLER. KATHLEEN Stopped school. Nineteen SMITH. LEON Basketball 1, 2; Football 1; Track 1. 2, 3; F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. SPARKS. NELSON Junior Red Cross 4. VARNER. MARDELL Glee Club 1; Twirler 1. 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 2; Annual Staff 4. WOMBLES. BERL Commercial Club 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Junior Red Cross Council 4; Glee Club 1, 2. YACKLEY. LAVERNE Home Economics Club 1. 2, 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Saukee Scoops 4. SPARKS. IONA Home Economics 1; G. A. A. 3. 4. STOUT. FORBE Football 1, Manager 3; Track 1. 3. 4; F. F. A. 1. 2, 3. 4. WILDER, EUGENE Treas. of Soph, class, F. F. A. 1, Sec. 2, Pres. 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, Treas. 4; Student Council 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Saukee Scoops 4; Dramatic Club 4; Annual Staff 4; Librarian 4; All American Family 4. WOMBLES. FLOYD Commercial Club 4. ZIMMERMAN. NORMA G. A. A. 1. Sec. 2. 3. 4; Majorette 1, 2. 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Dramatic Club 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Student Council Sec. 4; Commercial Club 4; Saukee Scoops 4; Annual Staff 4; D. A. R. Citizenship Award 4; Pep Squad 3; All American Family 4. Twenty MILITARY COURT (STUDENT COUNCIL) SEATED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Altizer. D. Howell N. Zimmerman, M. Collins. M. Irick. V. Ducey, J. Dustin. B J. Lippincott, C. Zimmerman, Mr. Koontz. STANDING FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Robinson, L. Hayden. E. Wilder, W. Willard. C. Harshman, F. McCartney. OFFICERS VERDIE ALTIZER........................................President DON HOWELL.......................................Vice-President NORMA ZIMMERMAN.............................Secretary-Treasurer The student body met at the beginning of the year to elect the officers of the Student Council, which are above. The Student Council also includes one member from each homeroom. The purpose of it is to represen tthe students in their discussions with the laculty. The members help the teachers in planning the all school parties. In the past, one of the outstanding functions of the organization was to entertain the incoming Freshmen. This was not continued this year on account of poor transportation and gas rationing. The purpose of this entertainment was to acquaint the incoming Freshmen with the students and with the physical surroundings of the building. Twenty-o ie OFFICERS OF THE DAY (CITIZENSHIP AWARDS) M. COLLINS N. ZIMMERMAN E. KIENTZLE Each year, the Seniors vote on two boys and two girls who they think are the most outstanding citizens in their class. The boy and girl receiving the highest number of votes receives the S.A.R. and D.A.R. awards, while the other boy and girl are awarded the Danforth Foundation Award. This year there was a tie between Larry Parks and Bob Haven for the S.A.R. award, and between Maxine Collins and Etta Kientzle for the Danforth award. Therefore, each student will receive an award. Norma Zimmerman received the D.A.R. award and Larue Brierley received the Danforth award. B. HAVEN L. BRIERLEY Twenty-two L. PARKS REMINISCENCE (CLASS HISTORY) Dear Diary: At last my greatest dream has been realized, I am a freshman in P. C. H. S. School started early this year, beginning the 31st of August. Football practice started off with a bang in the early part of September. We enjoyed our first vacation of the year by celebrating Labor Day. The Public Speaking class was progressing nicely because they presented a play in assembly the tenth of September. During October, there was one day for all P. C. H. S. because we lost to Carrollton by one point, but we soon were happy again because we defeated Roodhouse and the undefeated Greenfield. Our second vacation, the teachers' institute, was certainly welcome. The 26th of October everyone in the senior class dressed up for birdie. How different they looked! November was a month of numerous parties—one for dramatic club, weiner roast for seniors, football party for home economics club, and the football banquet. We also won a football game over Winchester and a basketball game over New Canton. The Junior Play, Little Women, was a great success and greatly enjoyed by the audience. December 21st — the day our Christmas vacation began with the Saukee Scoops issuing a special edition. We lost a basketball game to Beardstown on the 20th, but won from Carrollton on the 29th. January 2nd our vacation ended; it mustn't have agreed with the basketball boys (because they lost to Milton and Griggsville) but after the worries of the semester exams were over, they defeated Pearl, Pleasant Hill, and Bluffs. Oh, Boy! It's the second of February and another vacation because the teachers are attending an institute in Griggsville. The National Honor Society presented the school with a copy of the original Bill of Rights. I certainly had some fun at the home economics party. Tonight, February 21st, I laughed till I thought I would die— the reason being a donkey basketball game. Some fun! I never saw such pep as was displayed in the pep meeting for our Regional Tournament. We entered the month of March with tears in our eyes because we lost to Milton in the finals of the Regional and then we lost to Hamilton in the Sectional at Quincy. I spruced all up in my best clothes and posed for the birdie 'cause it was picture taking day. The juniors and seniors attended a Vocational Guidance Conference the 28th, but we freshies and sophs didn't go. Gosh, but I had a great time tonight dancing at the all-school party. The sophomores enjoyed a class party the 11th. The commercial classes were certainly happy today—they won the contest. Gosh! I wish I were in the National Honor Society because they were entertained at a banquet today which is the 23rd of May. We freshmen had a big time entertaining the eighth graders tonight; we showed them the building so that they wouldn't be as green as we were. Boy! Oh, Boy! I am really glad that I didn't miss the senior play, Dear Son. It was terrific. The 24th I journeyed up to the Legion Hall and dreamed of the time that I would be a junior and wear those beautiful formals. May 30 was graduation, and my first year of high school was finished. Dear Diary: Here I am back at school again, but this time I'm not so green. There certainly are a lot of green freshies though. Classes were organized today, and football practice was getting into full swing. Swell, a Twenty-three Hi-Y-Tri-Y dance. Some fun! Commercial Club was organized, but we sophs weren't eligible. We gave a get-acquainted party for the bashful freshmen, but they didn't seem so bashful. Goody! Goody! A three-day vacation due to institute. The G.A.A. dance and the home economics party were great successes. If you don't believe me, diary, just ask anyone. The band sure looks scrumptous with its new uniforms. Boy, I'm thrilled—we BEAT Pleasant Hill. Whew! What speed! Albert Tangora, the world's champion typist gave us a demonstration at 200 words a minute. During this month, the Junior Play and Donkey Basketball game were the main attractions. Those lucky football boys. How I envy them with that fried chicken and all the trimmings. OH! OH! I wish I hadn't eaten so much turkey and other food at Thanksgiving. I will never forget that Springfield-Pittsfield game when we defeated them in an overtime, if I live to be 100. Yippee! Santa Claus time again and he gave Mr. Gates a cute wife. Boo, Hoo! Decatur defeated us, semester exams, and those dreadful report cards. Miss Ragsdale left for Columbia and Mrs. Koontz acted as sub. Everybody is hunting a date for the all-school party. Jesse Thompson gave a fascinating speech on Mr. Lincoln for the assembly. The faculty tried to settle the war today in a round table discussion. Lucky! I mean the American history classes who had the privilege of going to see Ramparts We Watch. We welcomed a new teacher, Miss Fisher. Tonight we clinched the Illinois Valley Conference by defeating Bluffs. Jeepers! Those report cards, again. Our band is great; we got eight first ratings at Beardstown. I am so excited! We were Regional Champs, Sectional Champs, but beaten in the finals at Springfield by Ur-bana and Fred Green. Ouch! My jaw, practically the whole school has the mumps! I dressed all up to watch the birdie again. Mrs. Meusseuer gave an interesting talk on Alcohol. I must buy my Easter outfit, three whole days of vacation. Our band journeyed to Peoria for the sectional contest, and the commercial club went to Chicago for a visit. Other important dates were Senior Picnic, Junior and Senior Banquet, Semester exams, and commencement. I'm sure glad it's all overl Dear Diary: I'm a junior now and I'm certainly glad. They are so much more grown up. Mr. Whitten addressed the High School Association. Barbara Williams, Don Leeper, and Dewel Bagby are our new cheerleaders. The officers of classes were elected and the Saukee Scoops was organized. Pleasant Hill defeated us 19-7. The Editor-in-Chief of the annual was elected, and the freshmen had a party. The sophomores, not wanting to be outdone by the freshmen also had a party. The assembly enjoyed a talk by Reverend Mr. Horst and also a Girl Scout program. November 11, Armistice Day, Mr. George Weaver presented a very educational talk to us. The Junior play was termed a gala affair by the audience. Another football banquet for the boys and a party for the Juniors were held. We defeated Hull, 65-11, in the second basketball game of the season. December 8th—WAR DECLARED. We defeated Griggsville, and Perry but were defeated by Woodriver and Pleasant Hill. Parties were held for the Seniors and for the home economics club. I put away my books for two weeks of vacation — Christmas. Tears again! Beardstown defeated us by 1 point and Winchester by 11. We, however, defeated Griggsville, Perry, Beardstown, and Bluffs, but we lost to Decatur. Worry! Worry! Semester exams! That cousin Emmy and her K.M.O.X. radio stars are a scream. Group pictures for the an- Twenty-four nual again. Something new has been added —air' raid drills and school on Saturday. Mr. Jesse Thompson gave an interesting talk on Lincoln. I certainly had fun at the school party, 'cause we defeated Rushville before it. Diary, I wish you could have seen the looks on the teachers' faces after receiving those comic valentines. We closed the basketball season by defeating Pleasant Hill. Isn't that a grand way to end one? Well, I caught up on my sleep while recuperating from the measles. I don't see how that Winchester boy made that last basket knocking us out of the Regional Championship. Ha! Ha! I am glad that I didn't skip school because you either had 5 per cent taken off your grades or you had to take exams. We lost to Cathedral in the Sectional by 2 points. I met a lot of students at the Guidance Conference. T. E. Musselman is certainly a grand talker. Goodness but some of the costumes were funny at the dramatic club masquerade. Ouch! That smallpox vaccination needle hurt. There are two track meets— the Illinois Valley and Pike County. At last I am able to participate in the Junior-Senior banquet. It was gorgeous. The Green Vine, the senior play, was quite a success. My but those seniors did strut on Senior Day, but tomorrow is their last day and they wish to enjoy it. Dear Diary: Goodness, a dignified senior. It doesn't seem possible; it seems like only a few years ago that I was starting in the first grade. School didn't start until after Labor Day this year, and soon football practice was taking place. October dawned on a football game in which P. C. H. S. met Greenfield and was victorious. The close of the first six weeks brought a game with our old rival Pleasant Hill and a 12-12 tie. The next Wednesday was a worry-filled day for the students because those yellow cards would soon be given out. Would it be for the better or for the worse? October 14, 15, 16 brought a welcome vacation due to the teachers' institute. Our next game was a happy affair for all P. C. H. S. because we defeated Carrollton. We also were victorious over White Hall. November brought a victory over Louisiana, a great thrill to all. The sophomores had a swell time on their hayride even if it did rain and snow a little. Lucky! The Junior Class play, Are You Mr. Butter-worth? , was a great success. You should have seen some of the cast when they got the giggles. On the 24th, the Senior class held a dance in the gym. More fun! Yippee! Thanksgiving vacation. Oh! I ate too much Thanksgiving dinner after vowing never to do it again. Hurray! Our first basketball games and we defeated Hull and Pearl, Roodhouse, and Griggsville. Our first loss was dealt by the strong Quincy team. We are waiting for revenge. Goody! It is the last day of school and there is a party, and a special Christmas edition of the Saukee Scoops, and a victory over Nebo. It’s tournament time again. March 2, 3, 4, 5, found the Regional Tournament in full swing at Pittsfield High. It was certainly a shock to lose but we soon recovered. T. E. Musselman is undoubtedly a good speaker; he really holds your interest. On the 17th, the band and Glee club presented a magnificent varsity program. April 14th was another worrisome time for Pittsfield students—report cards. We enjoyed a one-day vacation—Good Friday. As the sun dawned on that first day of May, we were beginning our last lap of our high school journey. The Senior play was presented the 7th, and was a great success for all concerned. You should have seen those beautiful formals at the Junior-Senior banquet. I will never forget what a grand time I had. Baccalaureate services were held the 16th. Worry! Worry! for the underclassmen as semester exams approached while most of the seniors were lucky enough to escape them. What a grand picnic we seniors had, even with gas rationing. ETTA KIENTZLE. Twenty-five PEACE TREATY OF 1943 (SENIOR WILL) I, Verdie Altizer, do will and bequeath my bashfulness to Rue Lovelle Fussel-man. I, Barbara Atwood, do will and bequeath my love of tests to David Kiser. I, Dewel Bagby, do will and bequeath my interest in Roodhouse to Betty McCarter. I, Joe Bagby, do will and bequeath my ability to go steady to Lola Jean Smith. I, Helen Belford, do will and bequeath my interest in the band to Jimmy Nicholson. I, Evelyn Blacketer, do will and bequeath my love notes to Helen Golden. I, Larue Brierley, do will and bequeath my position as President of the Senior Class to David Brierley. I, Betty Brokaw, do will and bequeath my pleasingly plump figure to Mary Jo Brown. I, Gwendolyn Brokaw, do will and bequeath my ability to flirt to Betty Lew Rowe. I, Jeanette Caughlan, do will and bequeath my interest in the Girl Scouts to I. E. Fish. I, Robert Chiasson, do will and bequeath my quietness in the halls to Leslie Hayden. I, Bob Chappell, do will and bequeath my good behavor to Carl Chappell. I, Max Collins, do will and bequeath my enormous figure to Letty Lew Willsey. I, Donna Duff, do will and bequeath my clerical ability to Trudy Knox. I, Bernadine Dunham, do will and bequeath my love of lipstick to Imogene Westlake. I, Maxine Dunham, do will and bequeath my interest in Time, to Ila Gray. I, Lucille Elliott, do will and bequeath my ability to jitterbug to Geneva Pennock. I, Shirley Ferguson, do will and bequeath my curly hair to Annetta Kerr. I, Bill Frazier, do will and bequeath my aptness in Business English to Joe Tucker. I, Alice Gosnell, do will and bequeath my slimness to Bernice Cannon. I, Duane Gray, do will and bequeath my forward manner to Harry Finson. I, Ivan Gray, do will and bequeath my nickname of Pookie to anyone that wants it. I, Harvey Galloway, do will and bequeath my red hair to Irl Robinson. I, Marie Hall, do will and bequeath my inteiest in the Army to Geneva Howell. I, Eileen Hancock, do will and bequeath my quietness to A. L. Kiser. I, Mary Harshman, do will and bequeath my interest in the Army to Dorothy Shepherd. I, Bob Haven, do will and bequeath my ability of being a Boy Scout to Donald Stone. I, June Hillman, do will and bequeath my typing ability to Paul Giger. I, Mary Holmes, do will and bequeath my tiny figure to Alice Messick. I, Bill Hoskins, do will and bequeath my mustache to Dick Voshall. I, Donald Howell, do will and bequeath my office holding ability to Earl Leahr. I, Neoma Hull, do will and bequeath my red hair to Addibelle Carrel. I, Mildred Irick, do will and bequeath my sunny smile to Carl Leahr. I, Elmo James, do will and bequeath my nickname of Pop to Robert Zimmerman. We, Don Chamberlain, Nelson Sparks, Bill Kattleman, Bob Colvin, Merle McLaughlin, Bob Chappell, and Bill Conrad, do will and bequeath our name of the Skelly Oilers to any group of boys who are deserving of this honor. I, Harriet Kendall, do will and bequeath my blonde tresses to Lucille Barkley. Twenty-six I, Etta Kientzle, do will and bequeath my position as editor of the Saukee Scoops to anyone who cares for it. I, Frances Kientzle, do will and bequeath my love of arguments to Phil Proctor. I, Dorothy Lasater, do will and bequeath my interest in underclassmen to Billie Rigg. I, Junior Leatherman, do will and bequeath my lack of memory to Wayne Willard. I, Walton Lowry, do will and bequeath my great amount of energy to Paul Stilwell. J, Gwendolyn Davis, do will and bequeath my freckles to Geraldine Main. I, Laverne Yackley, do will and bequeath my dark complexion to Earl Hayden. I, Lynn Lyman, do will and bequeath my ability to sing to Virginia Ruse. I, Don Leeper, do will and bequeath my green eyes to Guy Davis. I, John McAllister, do will and bequeath my nickname Fog to Robert Kaeser. I, Virginia McCulloch, do will and bequeath my short skirts to Mae Belle Peck. I, Hutson Martin, do will and bequeath my e's to Maradell Pine. I, Ray Mink, do will and bequeath my athletic build to Hugh Siebert. I, Bernice Morrow, do will and bequeath my name of Grimsley to no one at all. I, Doris Morrow, do will and bequeath my hair-ribbons to Katy Roberts. I, Hugh Murphy, do will and bequeath my quietness to Carolyn Zimmerman. I, George Nichol, do will and bequeath my punctuality to my sister, Mary Virginia Nichol. I, Leo Norton, do will and bequeath my talkativeness to C. L. Harshman. I, Larry Parks, do will and bequeath my crew cut to Bill Howell. I, Harold Penstone, do will and bequeath my mischievous pranks to Robert Johnson. I, Harry Preble, do will and bequeath my ability to concentrate to Byron Barber. I, Carolyn Rader, do will and bequeath my interest in Springfield to Enid Williams. I, Genevieve Ralph, do will and bequeath my interest in Griggsville to no one at all. I, Catherine Riley, do will and bequeath my brunette locks to Dora Lee Main. I, Annabelle Sanderson, do will and bequeath my love of gossip to Mary Jean Maynard. I, Abe Shelton, do will and bequeath my Presidency of the National Honor Society to Eleanor Akin. I, Carroll Shinn, do will and bequeath my studious nature to Guy Carlton. I, Mable Shive, do wil land bequeath my auburn hair to Jane Dustin. I, Patty Siegle, do will and bequeath my height to Doris Harlow. I, Jeanne Sigler, do will and bequeath my likeable disposition to Evelyn Fusselman. I, Etta Smith, do will and bequeath my peaches and cream complexion to Eleanor Butler. I, Leon Smith, do will and bequeath my ability to drive carefully to Kathy Wells. I, Forbe Stout, do will and bequeath my interest in brunettes to Charles Ray Lyman. I, Mardell Varner, do will and bequeath my jitterbug ability to Hayward Smith. I, Gene Wilder, do will and bequeath my beautiful wavy hair to Billy Kingery. I, Berl Wombles, do will and bequeath my blonde hair to Charles Harter. I, Floyd Wombles, do will and bequeath my pleasing manner to William Ervin. I, Norma Zimmerman, do will and bequeath my Citizenship Award to no one at all. Gwendolyn Davis. Twenty-seven INDIAN DIRECTORY 4 Name Nick Name Verdie Altizer Toot Barbara Atwood Barb Dewel Bagby Red Joe Bagby Bag Helen M. Belford Peg Evelyn Blacketer Blackie Larue Brierley Ell Ess Betty Brokaw Honey Chile Gwendolyn Brokaw Gwen Jeanette Caughlan Jeanne Robert Chiasson Hammer Don Chamberlain Dink Robert Chappell Bob Maxine Collins Max Robert Colvin Rabbit Bill Conrad Ross Gwendolyn Davis Spotty Donna Duff Donny Bemadine Dunham Bemie Maxine Dunham Max Lucille Elliott Lou Shirley Ferguson Shoddy William Frazier Bill Harvey Galloway Red Alice Gosnell Duane Gray Shorty Ivan Gray Pookie Marie Hall Eileen Hancock Blondie Mary Harshman Sunshine Robert Haven Speck June Hillman Louie Mary Holmes Little One Bill Hoskins Hillbilly Donald Howell Babe Neoma Hull Sandy Mildred Irick Middie Elmo James Jessie Bill Kattleman Booze Song That Describes Each Margie Skylark St. Louis Blues Scatter Brain That Soldier of Mine I Give You My Word Mandy, Make Up Your Mind You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To I'm Hiding All My Cares Hurry Home Somebody Else Is Taking My Place Wine, Women, and Song Why Don't You Do Right? Pretty Little Busy Body If I Had My Way Put Your Arms Around Me Honey Penny Serenade Let Me Call You Sweetheart I Don't Believe In Rumors Constantly Bluebirds in the Moonlight Soft Hearted I Burned My Bridges Behind Me Tweedle O'Twill Lonesome Lazy Bones Please Think of Me You Can't Say No To a Soldier I've Got My Eyes On You Can't Get Out of This Mood Jealous I Don't Want to Set the World On Fire I'm Nobody's Baby There'll Be a Hillbilly Wedding In June Only Forever Don't Get Around Much Anymore Five-Foot-Two, Eyes of Blue Mr. Five-By-Five Wabash Cannon Ball Twenty-eight Harriet Kendall Kennie Etta Kientzle Cutie Frances Kientzle Franny Dorothy Lasater Dot Junior Leatherman J. R. Donald Leeper Don Walton Lowry Waldo Lynn Lyman Lemon John McAllister Fog Virginia McCulloch Ginny Merle McLaughlin Squirt Hutson Martin Hut Ray Mink Stinky Bernice Morrow Wifey Doris Morrow Hap Hugh Murphy Murph George Nichol Jerry Leo Norton Lardo Larry Parks Jug Harold Penstone Romeo Harry Preble Speedy Carolyn Rader Lou Genevieve Ralph Jennie Catherine Riley Cathy Annabelle Sanderson Ozarks Abe Shelton Abraham Carroll Shinn Fargo Mabel Shive Lona Patty Siegle Pat Doris Jean Sigler Jeanne Etta Smith Smittie Leon Smith Smittie Nelson Sparks Spark ie Forbe Stout Ike Mardell Varner Dell Eugene Wilder Gene Berl Wombles Bill Floyd Wombles Bashful LaVerne Yackley Vernie Norma Zimmerman Butch It Makes No Difference Now Ma, He's Making Eyes At Me Dark Eyes Don't Tell Me I've Been Dreaming I'm Getting Tired So I Can Sleep Day Dreaming Ain't Got a Dime to My Name Hey, Good Lookin' He's Got a Wave in His Hair I'm Falling In Love With Someone Small Fry Don't Blame Me Faithful Forever You'd Better Not Roll Those Big Blue Eyes Daddy I Can't Get Started Sweet Sue A Romantic Guy, I For Me and My Gal Smoke Gets In Your Eyes This Is No Laughing Matter He's 1-A in the Army and He's A-l In My Heart Rosie, the Riviter He's My Guy Arkansas Traveler Why Don't You Fall In Love With Me? I'm Stepping Out With a Memory Tonight Hallelu Bill Jeanne With the Light Brown Hair My Prayer One Hour With You Little Man You've Had A Busy Day Beer Barrel Polka I've Got Gobs of Love for the Navy Whistle While You Work Hold Your Hats On I Only Want a Buddy How About a Cheer for the Navy Sophisticated Lady Twenty-nine POST WAR NEWS (PROPHECY) We, here at Rockefeller Foundation, have often spoken of old times at P. C. H. S., and since we were both graduates of the class of '43, we decided to find what had happened to the rest of our schoolmates. We were going to meet Etta Kientzle, who is connected with the New York Times, to have dinner with her one evening. As we drove to the newspaper office and were patiently waiting there, we noticed Jeanette Caughlan coming out of it. She informed us that her book, The Mystery of the Dead Fly, is running as a serial in the New York Times. Just think, Jeanne an author! When Etta finally appeared, she gave us some bits of news she had gathered as a reporter . . . Bill Kattelman and Evelyn Blacketer are celebrating their tenth wedding anniversary this year. They have three adorable children. . . . The world's middle-weight boxing champion, Walt Lowry, has a suite at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel. . . . Hugh Murphy has recently been named the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers. . . . Chemist Lame Brierley has perfected a gas that enables people to walk on air. . . . Doctors Joe Baaby and Robert Chiasson have discovered an efficient method of remodeling faces and Harold Pen-stone is the likely Republican candidate for President in 1954. After discussing these things, we went to the Stork Club for dinner. When we entered this club, we recognized Bob Haven, former captain of the Navy Air Corps, and his wife, better known to most of us as Catherine Riley. They serve as the Manager and hostess there. Catherine told us that there was but one table available, because of a certain celebration that was taking place. This celebration turned out to be a reunion of all the members of the women's forces who had ever attended P. C. H. S. Gracious, but Alice Gosnell, Carolyn Rader, Lucille Elliott, Helen Belford, Genevieve Ralph, and Mildred Irick looked snappy in those uniforms! A few minutes later, our attention was drawn to the orchestra which was featuring as soloist none other than Dorothy Lasater, who recently turned down several offers for motion picture contracts. After dinner, Etta had to attend some meeting, so after taking her home, we went to a show. Just before the movie started, along with the names of the producers, the music directors, etc., was Gowns by Gwendolyn. Later, we discovered that the Gwendolyn was Gwen Davis—a P. C. H. S. grad, too! The short feature at this movie showed scenes at the Consolidated Aircraft plant of Los Angeles. California. There were pictures of Leon Smith. Duane Gray, and Lynn Lyman at work. After showing the various steps in the manufacturing of olanes, some demonstrations were given showing trick flights. Among the demonstrators were Bill Frazier, George Nichol, and Forbe Stout, who graduated in the class of '43, and were also veterans of World War II. Of course, you know that Verdie (Toot) Altizer is the basketball coach at Notre Dame and his assistant is Don Chamber-lain, don't you? Mr. and Mrs. Donald Leeper recently opened a beauty salon in South America. As we understand it, Mrs. Leeper, the former Betty Brokaw, is the secretary and business manager of the'shoo, while Don fixes the hair and fingernails — oh, yes, Gwen Brokaw helps them, too. When we arrived home later in the evening, there was a card waiting for us. After reading it, we learned that Lieut, and Mrs. Junior Leatherman were the proud parents of their seventh daughter. About a week later, we ook a plane to Springfield, and while on it. we noticed that the pilot, Bill Conrad, and his hostess, Dewel Bagby, were trying especially hard to make one particular guest comfortable. We called Dewel over and asked her why they were making all the fuss. She informed us that the passenger was Bob Colvin, who had made portable television radios so practical and economical. Taking notes constantly was Doris Morrow, Bob's private secretary. Upon arriving at Springfield, we decided to stop at the State Capitol Building. We felt rather embarrassed when we met John McAllister and didn't know that he was a senator until he told us. His secretary, Max- Thirty ine Collins, said that Ray Mink is in charge of all the civil service of Illinois and Abe Shelton is serving as President of the A.A.A. The vice-president of this association, and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Wilder, are located in Springfield, also. Mrs. Wilder was Maxine Dunham before her marriage last September. As we were walking down the street in Springfield, we noticed a building with the sign Gray's Trucking Service above it. lust then Harvey Galloway came out of the door, so we chatted a while. He said that Ivan Gray's transDort truck service employed several P. C. H. S. grads. Besides Harvey, a truckdriver, Mary Harshman is Ivan's private secretary; Berl Wombles is the advertising manager and Annabelle Sanderson ODerates the comptometer. Harvey also told us that LaVerne Yackley (do you recall, she was married before she araduated?) and her husband are living in South Bend. Indiana, and our other married classmate, Bernice Morrow Grimsley keeps herself occupied with her six-year-old twins. We stayed in Springfield several days and then we took a helicopter to Pittsfield. Our first notice of a change in the affairs of the old home town was the telephone directory. The president of the Pike County Telephone Exchange is Donna Duff. Her most able operator is Shirlev Ferguson and the chief lineman is Hutson Martin. Harriet Kendall and Bernadine Dunham keep themselves pretty busy in the office there. We were hardly in Pittsfield twenty-four hours before we visited the Hospital. We had read so much about the redecoration that was being done on the nurses' home that we made it our first stop. In the livina room there were Nurses Barbara Atwood and Eileen Hancock. They seemed very well pleased with the remodeling that had been planned by Architect Norma Zimmerman. Decorators Donald Howell and Nelson Sparks, by their work on this project, have shown everyone that they really know their business of interior remodeling. Barbara and Eileen accompanied us to the hospital and we had a look around there. In the waiting room sat the former Patty Siegle, with little red-cheeked Billy sitting on her lap. With her was Neoma Hull Smith, and little Johnny. They had been visitng Mar- dell Varner Ruble and her seven and a half pound girl. We all visited a while and it was certainly a fine time to talk over our adolescent lives. From them we learned that Floyd Wombles had purchased a five hundred acre farm just east of town; Jeanne Sigler and a recently installed minister of a local church were married Sunday; Larry Parks was receiving loads of publicity as the district attorney at a murder trial being held in court, and the court reporter, Virginia McCulloch, was kept busy transcribing the trial notes. It was around two o'clock when we left the hospital, so we wandered to old Alma Mater to see how the teachers and pupils were getting along without us. They are aDDarently doing O.K. as Superintendent Bill Hoskins sees to it that everyone has fun. The high school principal, Carroll Shinn lets the students loaf in the halls all they like. The secretaries to these executives, Mary Holmes and June Hillman, keen everything in ship-shape order. June told us that Elmo James teaches farm mechanics and she also said that Leo Norton and Harrv Preble have taken over the Uncle Jack's grocery store. We went up town to get a coke and the first place to draw our attention was Sauirt's Squirt. This was an ice cream oarlor owned by none other than Merle McLaughlin. At present, though, Etta Smith is in charge there. On a bulletin board at Squirt's was a bill announcing the exhibition that was to be put on by former para-trooper of World War II, Bob Chappell. On the bill it said that he guaranteed the biggest thrill since Hitler's funeral. After reaching our goal of looking up old classmates, we settled down and rested during the remainder of our vacation. We then returned to Rockefeller Foundation, where we are now. Here's hoping that in 1963 we will all be as happy as we are now in 1953. FRANCES KIENTZLE, M. D. and MABEL SHIVE, SEC'Y. Thirty-one WSINfEHS CHffl CAI. waafaae HONOR ROLL Pledge Of Allegiance I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. SIGNAL COAES N Avy In Appreciation This page is dedicated to all former members of Pittsfield Community High School, faculty and graduates alike, who are in the service of our nation. We have representatives in all branches of the armed forces, and others in work that is directly connected with their efforts. This small space is to recall to our memories those that have gone before us. Surely most of us will follow in their footsteps. Some have fallen, but others take their places, and when the great day comes that a truce is called between men, our democracy shall be preserved, and those that have fallen shall not have died in vain. May they rest in eternal peace. Bob Haven. WAACS ARfAOHEO FOKX£ Thirty-two l.'Gus Windmiller ond I. E.. 2. Gwen Davis, 3. Middie I rick. 4. I. E. Fish. 5. C. R. Lyman, 6. Minnie Lee, 7. The Brierley boys, 8. Carolyn Zimmerman, 9. Annabelle Sanderson, 10, Ethel Foreman, II. Mr. Davis. 12. Phil Proctor, 13. Elmo and Greta. 14 Deloris Horst. 15. Kate Roberts and Lucille Elliot. 16. The McCulIcchs. 17. Max Collins. 18. Joanna Donohoo. Jr., 19. Mary Holmes. 20. Marie Hall, 21. Wendall Hall, 22. Jeanne Sigler. 23. Leoline Willard. 24. The Holmes Girls, 25. Betty Lew Rowe, 26. Siebert and Stilwell. 27. Maxine Dunham, 28. Mary Jo Brown, 29. Larue Brierley, 30. Her riet Kindle. 31. Gene Wilder. Joe Bagby at piano: How do you like my execution, Jim? Jim: By golly, I'm in favor of it. Hank: There is a fly in my coffee. Evelyn B.: Don't get excited, it can't drink much. Hank B.: Why don't you drown your sorrow, old man? Robert Z.: Aw, she can swim. Barkley: You men are all alike. Brierley: Then, why do you girls want 3 or 4? Mrs. McAllister: Johnny, I wish you'd stop reaching for things. Haven't you a tongue? Johnny: Yes, Mother, but my arm is longer. Miss Blaeuer: Where was the Declaration of Independence signed? Bob Chappell: At the bottom. Thirty-three SERGEANTS (JUNIORS) HRST ROW: H. Horton. V. Seaton. 0. Harlow H. L. Golden. B. Browning. V. Kattelmon, I. Westlake. Miss McGuire. SECOND ROW: J. Donohoo, I. Monkcr. J. Eckert. M. J. Brown. G. Jordan. E. BisseU. G. Knox. THIRD ROW: G. Howell. M. L. Johnson, L. Hoffer. R. Richards. D. Brierley. L. Hoyden. B. Barber. M Johnson. FOURTH ROW: E. Akin. I. E. Fish F. Huff. C. L. Lippincott, B. Cannon. M. I. Jobe. R. L. Fusselman. FIFTH ROW: P. Giger, P. Proctor, C. Harter, H. Hyde, G. Carlton. F. Jr. McCartney. J. Dinsmore, G. Peccher. OFFICERS President.............................................W. WILLARD Vice President...........................................E. J. AKIN Secretary and Treasurer...............................P. PROCTOR FIRST ROW, left to right: M. A. Smith. L. Willard. M. McCollister. J. Peebles. D. McGlaughlen. M. Peck. Miss McGuire. SECOND ROW: B. Williams. L. J. Smith. B. L. Rowe, C. Sargent. J. Tucker. A. Mcssick. M. Pine. THIRD ROW: E. Thomas. D. Shepherd. W. Dean, D. Stone. V. Williams, M. Manker, D. Pease. FOURTH ROW: B. Smith. B. McCarter, D. L. Main, N. Sallee. K. Wells. G. Main, L. Willsey. FIFTH ROW: B. Smithers. G. Saylor. W. Willard, M. Wasscll, R. Zimmerman, D. Voshall. P. Stilwell, R. Windmiller. Thirty-four PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING BUCK PRIVATES (FRESHMEN) FIRST ROW: Mr. Proctor. B. J. Lippincott, J. Dustin M. Bell J. Hillman. L. Bollard. M. Ducey. SECOND ROW: C. Vetrees, B. Kingeiy. R. Brokaw, K. Bishop, C. Jobe, T. Cook, K. Parks. THIRD ROW: R. Kaesar. W. Duggins, M. L. Akin, M. Kaicr. B. Butler, E. Gosnell. V. Lane. FOURTH ROW: J. Clostermery, M. Baehr, P A. Rose. R. Johnson, G Davis, J. Ervin, W. Ervin. FIFTH ROW: M. Hobkirk, B. Ator, M. L. Hancock, B. Bunn. E. Butler, A. Hurst. M. L. Bergman. SIXTH ROW: C. McCullock, M. McGlasson, C. Riley. H. Richards, L. Peecher, J. Cull, R. Groom. OFFICERS President.................PAUL ALLEN ROSE Secretary.........................A. L. KISER Vice President....ZELMA WINDMILLER Treasurer.................................KAY PARKS FIRST ROW: Miss Blaeuer, V. Nichols, F. McCarter. E. Roland. Z. Windmiller, B. Main, G. Pennock. G. Sutton. SECOND ROW: J. Gheen, H. Smith G. Hayden, P. Lacy, A. Hotter. J. Winner. L. Weinort. H. Rush. THIRD ROW: F. Crowder, E. Hoyden, W. Shive, R. Donohoo. A. L. Kiser, C. Conger, M. Schedel. G. Rose. FOURTH ROW: D. Wease, V. Winner. C. Zimmerman, M Sittler. M. McCartney, V. Ryan, B. L. Senitt A. Wenneker. FIFTH ROW: W. Saylor, K. Davis, G. Borrowman, L. Thompson. H. Walston, C. Brokow. C. Bennett. SIXTH ROW: D. Wassell. L. Dunham. E. Leohr, M. Nash, J. Grimes, L. Stone, G. Wade, H. Galloway. Thirty-seven PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT Wittiest Friendliest Best Looking Neatest Most Polite Best Dressed Best Dancer Best Actor and Actress Most Popular Freshman Most Popular Sophomore Most Popular Junior Most Popular Senior Best Athlete Senior Most Likely to Succeed Most Sophisticated Freshest Freshman Sunniest Sophomore Jolliest Junior Most Dignified Senior Prettiest Smile Most Lovesick Most Ambitious Laziest Most Bashful Outstanding Blonde Outstanding Brunette Worst Temper Happiest Senior Class Musician Senior Class Gossip Senior Class Runt Bill Bagby Jr. McCartney Wayne Willard Phil Proctor John McAllister Dick Voshall Hayward Smith Vic Williams A. L. Kiser Billy Glenn Robert Zimmerman Larry Parks Verdie Altizer Larue Brierley Gerald Roberts Kay Parks Jimmy Nicholson David Brierley Babe Howell Lynn Lyman Donald Leeper Dean Vander Stoep Byron Barber Charles Bennett Bill Howell Ray Mink Donald Stone John Dinsmore Bob Haven Joe Bagby Merle McLaughlin Trudy Knox Barbara Williams Gwendolyn Davis Virginia McCulloch Etta Kientzle Mary Jean Maynard Alice Messick Dorothy Shepherd Carolyn Zimmerman Mary Helen Conrad Eleanor Thomas Dorothy Lasater Evelyn Fusselman Frances Kientzle Kathleen Wells Freda McCarter Sue Hanscom I. E. Fish Norma Zimmerman Evelyn Blacketer Betty Brokaw Jeanette Caughlan Betty Nell McCarter Virginia Ruse Dora Lee Main Betty Jo Lippincott Rue Lovell Fusselman Enid Williams Maxine Collins Annabelle Sanderson Mildred Irick Thirty-eight High Boskefboll squad of 1940, 3. Fish story, 4. Sophisticated seniors. 5. Class of '43. 6. 8. Four-eyes. 9. A couple of old pals, 10. The Invincible three. II. The 13. Annabelle and I. E.. 14. Some mo-e of our Seniors. 15. A swell 18. Norma and Max. 19. Any similarity to persons living or dead . . . who. 24. Can’t believe it. 25. The Detroit Kid. I. Snake Charmer, 2. Jr. Swing it out, 7. Worst half of gym class, twirlers way back then. 12. A couple of Sophs, guy, 16. Fog, 17. The result of cupids_ arrow, 20. Glamor Girl, 21. Gwenie and Middie. 22.-23. Guess Stout: It's an elegant time I had Saturday night, but the devil of it is that I can't remember after midnight. Chiasson: How do you know you had a good time, then? Stout: Well, I heard the officer telling the judge about it Monday morning. Mr. Kindle: How do bees dispose of their honey? Red Robinson: They cell it, I believe. Max C's Father: So your new boy friend is one of the big guns of industry? Max: Sure, he's been fired seven times that I know of. Thirty-nine CAMP ACTIVITIES (NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY) BOTTOM ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: R. Haven, C. Riley. V. McCulloch, 0. Duff, J. Caughlan, L. J. Smith, M. Collins, Mr. Koontz. SECOND ROW: E, Thomas, E. Kientzle. E, Akin, C. Shinn, D. Brierley. L. Porks B. Rowe, F. Kientzle. M. J. Brown. THIRD ROW: M. Johnson. M. A. Smith, G. Howell, B. Barber E. James I. E Fish V. Wi liams, D. Morrow. FOURTH ROW: J. Hillman. B. Afwood, D. Lasater, M. Dunham G. Davis ' L. Brierley' J. Sigler, M. Holmes, B. L. Willsey. FIFTH ROW: A, Sanderson. M. Hall, L. Hayden, J. McCartney. C. Harter' I. Gray M Manker. N. Zimmerman TOP ROW: P. Proctor, K. Wells, W. Willard, E. Wilder. R. Zimmerman, A, Sheiton, P. Siegle, C. Lippincott, R. Voshall. OFFICERS: Abe Shelton, president: Bob Haven, vice-president; Jeanne Sigler, secretory; Gene Wilder, treasurer. The National Honor Society is an honorary organization made up of Juniors and Seniors in high school. During the past year the society has been very active in selling War Stamps and Bonds. It helps with intelligence tests for the Freshmen and sponsors several parties or meetings a year. Sometime during the year, the society has a banquet or sponsors a dinner, at which time the membership cards are presented. Membership in this organization is the highest honor you can attain while in high school. Your elgibility to membership in the society is based primarily on character, service to your school, and leadership, while a 3.4, or a little above average, scholastic standing is necessary. Forty WAR CORRESPONDENTS (SAUKEE SCOOPS STAFF) SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Penstcne, P. Siegle. N. Zimmermon. E. Kientzle. D. Losatcr. E. James. Miss Von Dyke. STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Riley. F. Kientzle R. Haven. E. Wilder. A. Gosnell. J. Bagby. G. Brokaw. L. Yackley. C. Rader. J. Caughlan. Don't you dare put that in! Who will write up the pep meeting? After this have your assignment ready to hand in at class-time. Please get busy so we won't have to stay here all night. Each Friday of the school year meant ''Saukee Scoops day to the Creative English class. The eighteen students had quite a time gathering pieces of news and gossip from here and there to write up for the paper. It was an experience we will never forget—goodness, we felt practically like regular newspaper people from the criticism, hot tongue, cold shoulder, compliments, and corrections we received from everyone; but we didn't mind —after all—that was half the fun of having a paper! Our editor-in-chief, Etta Kientzle, really got the works ' correcting assignments, writing editorials, typing news, and doing various odd jobs that are too numerous to mention. During the year, we were guided by three advisers. Mr. Foster helped us the first twelve weeks; Miss Mercer, the next six weeks; and we finished up with the aid of Miss Van Dyke who was with us the second semester. After the toilsome Christmas edition was completed, the staff enjoyed a banquet held in its honor at the Cardinal Inn. We did our best to represent the whole school during the year, and we hope that the future staffs will do the same. Forty-one INFORMATION BUREAU (LIBRARY) STANDING AT DESK, FKOM LEFT TO RIGHT: B, Williams. G. Wells G. Dovis. C. Riley. STANDING IN BACK, LEFT TO RIGHT: E. Wilder E. James, G. Saylor, P. Stilwell. A. Sanderson. M. Dunham. , M. Harshmon. J. Sigler, D. Duff, L. Parks, M. Hall, L. Elliott! The library is one of the most important departments of P. C. H. S. It contains approximately 2,500 books in the stacks and reserve shelves, as well as many others, which after having been catalogued, are taken by the teachers to their respective class rooms. During the past year, a number of new books of fiction as well as reference books have been added to the library. However, the major portion of the new material obtained this year has pertained to the military service. The library is in charge of student librarians supervised by Miss Wells. The librarians are chosen from among volunteers for the work. They are chosen on the basis of scholarship and reliability. They may earn one-fourth credit a year, but no more than one-half credit in all. « Forty-two BUREAU OF STATISTICS (COMMERCIAL CLUB) LEFT ROW: M. Harshmon, M. Hall. N. Hull, L. Elliott, D. Duff, Mrs. Sanborn. SECOND ROW FROM LEFT M. Dunham, E. Kientzle, M. I rick. B. Brokaw, M. Shive. D. Lasater, A. Sanderson. THIRD ROW FROM LEFT V. McCulloch, J. Sigler. J. Hillman, M. Collins. D. Morrow, G. Brokaw, C. Rader, Mr. Davis. RIGHT ROW B. Atwood. M. Holmes, C. Riley, N. Zimmerman, L. Yockley. R. Colvin, E. Hancock. OFFICERS MAXINE DUNHAM.....................................President BARBARA ATWOOD...............................Vice-President JEANNE SIGLER.....................................Secretary CAROLYN RADER.....................................Treasurer The Commercial Club of 1942-1943 was organized November 5, 1942. Requirements for membership to this Club are for each member to have had or to be taking at least four commercial subjects. The members this year totaled twenty-seven. The big event of the year was the dance held in the gymnasium, March ■ 9. The Club members and their guests were served delicious refreshments, consisting of pop and sandwiches, and an evening of dancing was enjoyed. The '43 Commercial Club was lucky to have inherited money from last year's club and since the party was an inexpensive one, we still have excess money in the club's treasury. Forty-three KITCHEN POLICE (HOME ECONOMICS) LIVING ROOM STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Main. B. Bunn. M. L. Akin. SEATED. LEFT TO RIGHT: C. Riley. E. Bissel. M. Doil, M. Jobe. I. Gray, E. Gosnell. Miss Daugherty. V. Lane. D. Clift. DINING ROOM IN MIRROR: Miss Daugherty. W. Duggan. AROUND TABLE. LEFT TO RIGHT: I. Monk er. G. Howell. I. Chappell. L. Ruble. P. Seniff. B. Browning. V. Ducey. STANDING. LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Kaler, Miss Daugherty. W. Duggan, F. McCarter. BREAKFAST NOOK LEFT TO RIGHT: M. Manker. M. Hancock. M. Ducey. K. Roberts, E. Bryant. KITCHEN AT TABLE. LEFT TO RIGHT: V. Seaton L. Willard. AROUND ROOM: L Elliott' J. Donohoo, M. Hall, A. Gosnell. L. Yackley. B. Cannon, J. Peebles. Forty-four VICTORY FARMERS (F. F. A.) BOHOM ROW, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Mr. Proctor. E. Wilder. I. Groy, A. Rush. F. McCortncy. SECOND ROW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: E. James. A. Scylor, F. Crowder, B. Soylor, C. Bennett, A. Hoffor. THIRD POW FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: H. Smith. D. Kiser, L. Hotter, J. Adroin, L. Stone. FOURTH ROW, FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Peecher, F. Stout. C. Riley. B. Smithers, P. Costeel. H. Richards. FIFTH ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Norton, A. Shelton L. Schofer, B. Shive, C. Harshmon. OFFICERS EUGENE WILDER....................................President IVAN GRAY...................................Vice-President ARTHUR RUSH......................................Secretary FRANK McCARTNEY..................................Treasurer The Future Farmers of America, a national organization, is for the boys studying agriculture in high schools. Due to gas rationing, the active membership was greatly decreased this year as it was impossible for the boys to make an extra trip to the night meetings. This year, the farmers took a six-weeks course, under the direction of Mr. Proctor, in machine repairing, carpentry and other necessary farm activities. The F. F. A. boys, enlisted in Farm Mechanics, have done various other kinds of work throughout the year. Forty-five AMERICAN JUNIOR RED CROSS TOP. LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Dunham. B. Smithers, H. Kendall. E. Butler, G. Brokow. M. Shive. J. Butler. G. Peecher, D. Leeper. LOWER ROW: E. James, B. Brokaw, J. Eckert, M. Peck. M. Holmes, D. Morrow. J. Hillman. November '1st, 1943, Mr. Voshall appealed to the student body to join the Junior Red Cross. Within a week our school was a 100 percent membership. A pupil becomes a member of the Junior Red Cross through group enrollment. His membership entitles him to receive the Junior Red Cross insignia, and to sign the membership roll (if a member of an enrolled elementary school group) or to receive a membership card (if a member of an enrolled high school group). No individual membership fee is required. It is expected that the pupils participation in some service activity during the school year will follow and justify his membership in the Junior Red Cross. Our pupils have justified this membership by sending a gift to the National Children's Fund, which provides national and international services for children in the United States and abroad. They have also sent valentines to the orphans in Normal, Illinois; scrap books, crossword puzzle books, paper pads, and Easter Greetings for boys in service camps to send home as well as menu cards, and menu folders. A committee of boys, namely, Elmo James, Leo Dunham, Billy Smithers, and Junior Butler, have done some excellent shop work and have produced over a hundred diet holders which in turn were varnished by the girls. The first mile has been accomplished this year. Next year we expect to extend our work over a much greater territory. Forty-six U. S. O. ENTERTAINERS (DRAMATIC CLUB) FIRST ROW LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss McWlllloms. I. Robinson. I. Manker, M. J. Brown, V. Williams. H. L. Golden. M. Irick. SECOND ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Jordan. A. Messick. 8. L. Rowe. F. Kientzle, D. Sbeoherd. C. Rader J. Caughlon. THIRD ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: N. Hull, E. Akin, L. Parks, D. Brierlcy, H. Penstone. I. E. Fish, E. Keintzle. FOURTH ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: T. Knox, B. Dunham. G. Davis, M, Shive. D. Lasofor. A. Sonderson, N. Zimmerman. FIFTH ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: G. Main, B. Cannon. E. Wilder, D. Voshall, P. Proctor, K. Wells. D. L. Main, E. James. President......................................LARRY PARKS Vice President.........................................DAVID BRIERLEY Secretary...............................................PHIL PROCTOR Treasurer..............................JEANETTE CAUGHLAN All students qualifying for Dramatic Club meet this afternoon in Room 12. Yes, the Dramatic Club was organized January 26, under the expert leadership of Miss McWilliams. After the club had organized, the first step was that of drawing up the Constitution and By-Laws. Following this important action was the planning of the club program which was accepted heartily by everyone. The purpose of this organization is to assist boys and girls in finding and developing any special abilities in this fine art which they may possess. We feel we have progressed quite a little in the field of dramatics as we have a very capable sponsor and president. Phil Proctor, Secretary Forty-seven CHEER LEADERS Enid Lorry Bobbie One, two, three. Enid, Bobbie, ond Lorry! Always tried to cheer the team on to victory. WAVES (PEP SQUAD) FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: Miss Ducey. E. Williams. K. Roberts. L. Ruble. P. Seniff, F. McCarter B. J. Liopincott. MIDDLE ROW: J. Cowflhlon. M J. Brown. M. Kolor. B L Rowe M. J Maynard L. Barkley. M. H. Conrad. TOP ROW: V. Ducey. S. Honscom, C Rader. E. Bryant. B. N. McCarter. C. Lippincott. K. Wells. White shirts, black slacks, and red sashes, made our Saukees play like flashes. Forty-eight PAGE MISSING PAGE MISSING FOOTBALL LETTERMEN V. Altizcr R. Zimmermon R. Mink D. Brierley B. Watson W. Willard S. Shepherd L. Parks J. Leatherman LARRY PARKS—Reported as a freshman weighing ninety-one pounds; developed by his Senior year into one of the greatest defensive fullbacks in western Illinois. PHIL CASTEEL—A brother of Gene, the best blocking back in Pittsfield's history, has a big job ahead of him if he is going to equal his brother's feats. BOB WATSON—A blocking back who improved with each game. Bob has one year to play football. DON HOWELL—Captain Howell is the last of a long line of good athletes produced by the Howell family. BOB ZIMMERMAN—A Junior who was out for the first time; gained himself a starting berth on the first eleven. Bob will be a great ball carrier next year. LARUE BRIERLEY The best man for his inches this school will ever see. Larue had wonderful competitive spirit. BOBBY RUBLE—A Sophomore who will score plenty of touchdowns the next two years. DAVE BRIERLEY—A Junior who should develop into a great ball player his senior year. BOB HAVEN—A boy who will do anything for anybody if it is at all possible. WAYNE WILLARD—The best trainer on the squad; Wayne's hard work for the past three years will pay him dividends next year. VERDIE ALTIZER—The leading scorer on the team for the third consecutive year will graduate. Toot's” pass catching may be equalled but will never be excelled. GUY CARLTON—A long sturdy boy who was the best blocking end on the squad. Guy should be a power house on defense next year. RAY MINK—One of our three regular ends this year. Ray was always handy to have around when they covered Toots too tight. WALT LOWRY—A regular for the past two years who will be hard to replace. Walt had what it takes to make a good athlete, the will to win. CECIL HANKINS—The biggest boy on the squad developed into a good tackle. GEORGE SAYLOR—One of the hardest workers on the squad; will develop into an outstanding lineman. DON STONE—Who has been a regular for the last two years will complete his career next year in a blaze of glory. SHERMAN SHEPHERD—A blocking guard who we hoped would be back next year, has joined the Navy. JUNIOR LEATHERMAN—A very good lineman upon whom we could depend to get his share of the tackles. G. Carlton L. Brierley B. Haven W. Lowry B. Ruble D. Howell D. Stone P. Casteel C. Hankins Fifty-one NAVY (BASKETBALL) FIRST ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: P Casteel. D. Vosholl. B. Barber. R. Mink. V. Aitizer. G. Carlton. W. Willard. B. Zimmerman. G. Roberts P. Stilwell. SECOND ROW: Assistant Coach Kindle C. Vertrr'es. B. Hoover. C. Crosson, L. Willard. C. McCulloch. B. Groom. B. Glenn, P. Rose. Cooch Sloan. THIRD ROW: Manager Kiser I. Harlan. D. Shive. H. Richords. L. Schafer. C. Riley. J. Ghrist. D. Brierley. B. Ruble, B. Howell. Manager Bagby. The '42-’43 Basketball team was undefeated in Pike county playing until the Pittsfield regional tournament, where they were defeated by a highly charged up Perry team. Due to the new ruling that no runner ups would go to the sectional tournament, Pittsfield could not play at Quincy. Thus closed the '43 Basketball season. BASKETBALL Opponent Date Where Played Home Team Opponent Pearl Dec. 2 Here 37 27 Hull Dec. 2 Here 37 21 Roodhouse Dec. 4 There 34 27 Griggsville Dec. 11 Here 42 21 Quincy Dec. 18 There 20 34 Nebo Dec. 22 There 42 21 Decatur Jan. 1 There 27 41 Nebo Jan. 6 Here 36 25 Winchester Jan. 8 Here 41 23 Murrayville Jan. 13 Here 36 34 Winchester Jan. 15 There 41 23 Hannibal Jan. 22 There 33 35 Woodruff Jan. 23 Here 29 37 Griggsville Jan. 26 There 45 33 Barry Jan. 29 Here 54 26 Carrollton Feb. 6 Here 51 37 Rushville Feb. 9 There 43 55 Quincy Feb. 12 Here 38 27 Barry Feb. 16 There 72 25 Hannibal Feb. 19 Here 34 38 Bluffs Feb. 26 Here 37 35 Fifty-two LEFT. TOP TO BOTTOM: R. Zimmerman. D. Shive. B. Barber. W. Willard. G. Carlton. G. Rob erts. RIGHT. TOP TO BOTTOM: R. Minlc, D. Chamberlain. P. Stilwell, P. Casteel, V. Altizer, D. Voshall. BOTTOM PICTURE: Mr Sloan. VERDIE ALTIZER—A senior who has played four years and is one of the greatest players who has ever attended Pittsfield. RAY MINK—A senior who came up with flying colors his senior year. DON CHAMBERLAIN—A senior who at times could hit from any spot on the floor. Don was a set shot artist. GUY CARLTON A junior who will be expected to carry a large part of next year's attack. BOB ZIMMERMAN A junior who will develop into an outstanding ball player in his senior year. WAYNE WILLARD The best trainer on the squad. Wayne was a fine defensive ball player. BYRON BARBER A clever ball player who has another year of good ball ahead of him. DICK VOSHALL A deceptive left hand that is very hard to guard. Dick should blossom out in his senior year. PAUL STILWELL A speedy fellow who will see lots of service next year. PHIL CASTEEL The only sophomore who made the tournament squad. Phil should be a good ball player as a junior. GERALD ROBERTS A sophomore who will play a great deal of basketball for Pittsfield before he graduates. DICK SHIVE A sophomore who came awfully fast toward the close of the season. He will push a lot of boys for their position next year. Fifty-three INFANTRY (TRACK) FIRST ROW. LEFT TO RIGHT: Assistant Coach, George Kindle; B Haven. A. L. Kiser P. Rowe, L. Roberts, L. Parks. B Ruble, C. McCulloch, Coach Greg Sloan. SECOND ROW: P. StilweM. D. Kiser. A. Rush. P. Cos eel H. Richards. F. McCartney. L. Brierley. A. Soylor. THIRD ROW: R. Zimmerman. W. Lowry. R. Chiasson V. Altizer. M. Wossell, C. Riley. F. Stout, B. Howell. When the '43 track team reported, 24 came out. The team was boosted by nine lettermen, all with much ability. These were: Zimmerman, Lowry, Altizer, Stout, Kiser, McCartney, Brierley, Haven, and Roberts. Our meets were as follows: Perry and Winchester at Pittsfield, April 8; April 16, Winchester invitational; April 23, Illinois Valley Conference at Roodhouse; April 30, Pike County meet, Pittsfield; May 8, district meet, Quincy. Fifty-four Fifty-five MILITARY BAND (BAND) FIRST ROW, LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Sonderson. B. Haven. P. Proctor. J. Cull. D. Stone. T. Knox Mr. Milstead D.rector. SECOND ROW: H. L. Golden. A. Hcrst, M. V. Nichoi. D. Vander Stocp. B. Bunn. E. Thomas. H . Smith. THIRD ROW: I. E. Fish. M. L. Bergman. E. Thomos, M. Hobkirk. M. L. Johnson. R. Donohoo H. Finson. W. Atwood. FOURTH ROW: M. Collins C. Bennett. K. Wells. P. Siegle. J. Dinsmore W. Piper B. M Riggs, W. Hall. FIFTH ROW: J. Nicholson. H. M. Belford, L. Harlan, C. Crosson D. Horst. C. L. Harshmon. J. Londess. Pittsfield Community High School is very proud of its band. The band has played at many affairs around the community and has also added color and thrilling excitement to the football and basketball games. During the year the band, solos, and ensembles gave Sunday afternoon concerts which were greatly enjoyed by the public. Due to tire rationing only a few trips were made by the band. It made its annual trip to Baylis. All music contests have been abandoned and the contestants feel that they are doing their part as patriots in giving up these trips. Fifty-six U. S. O. PERFORMERS (TWIRLERS) LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Barkley. N. Zimmerman, B. N. McCarter. M. Varner. D. lasoter, K. Wells. F. Kientzle. M. J. Maynard, V. A. Francis. The twirlers were organized in the spring of 1939. The girls received instruction from Mr. Milstead and Roger Lee, the National Twirling Champion. The majorettes, led by Dorothy Lasater, add lots of color and snap to the band. They performed with the band on numerous trips. Many people enjoy watching the twirlers, but they do not realize how many hours are spent in practice. Twirling contests are just one of the many things we've had to give up because of the war. We hope to see the vacancies of the senior twirlers filled by new members. Fifty-seven U. S. O. SINGERS (MIXED CHORUS) FIRST ROW: Mr. R. M. Milstead. Director. Z. Windmiller. D. J. Sigler, C. Roods, H. L. Golden, V. Lone, M. Collins. SECOND ROW: M. Pine, M. V. Nichol. M. L. Berqman. J. Caughlan, B. Riggs. W. Atwood, V. McCulloch. THIRD ROW: I. E Fish, C. Rader, D. Horst. C. Zimmermon, D. Losoter. M. J. Moynord. M. L. Aken. B L. Rowe. FOURTH ROW: E. Foreman. L Barkley, J. Nicholson. L. Lyman. P. Proctor. C. Bennett. M. H. Conrad. FIFTH ROW: S. Hanscom. B. Bunn, L. Sanderson, M. L. Hancock, K. Wells. R. Goodin, E. Bryant, R. M. Pennock. The mixed chorus, under the direction of Mr. Milstead, met on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with Miss Evelyn Ransom as accompanist. The chorus will not compete in any contests this year because of the present war conditions. An operetta starring Donald Stone, Jim Nicholson, and Helen Golden, was presented March 18. An abundance of talent was displayed by members of the chorus. We certainly appreciate Miss Ransom sharing her excellent talent with us. Fifty-eight I—Yum yum. 2—The toll ond the short of it. 3—Betty. 4—Hello. S—Glamour on the court. 6—Sleeping beauty. 7—Slap Happy. 8—Lyle. 9—More Glamour. 10— Happy day. 11—Detroiters. 12— Formerettes. 13—Symphony in black. 14—Skelly Oilers. 15—Handsome. 16—A. L. 17—Rose between two thorns. 18—Remember 19—Beauty and the beast. 20—Inseparable three. 21—Woo Woo. 22—Love's dream. 23—Dreaming, Mary? 24—Lamplighter. 25—Perplexed. 26—Bob and Billie. 27—Cute huh? 28—Look at the Birdie. 29—Blonde Beauty. 30—Herbie. 31— L. S. and Max. 32—Twitter-pated. 33—Stinky. 34—He-man. George N.: Are you fond of indoor sports? Suzy: Yes, providing they go home early. Mary Jean Maynard: Won't you stay for lunch, Lucille? Lucille Barkley: No, thanks, I'm too hungry. Gene: I got cut on the lip last night. Max D.: So I see—dull razor? Gene: No, rough road. Fifty-nine Alf: I got 50 in my intelligence test. E. Thomas: That makes you a half wit. 1943 INDIANS’ POEM Commencement day is almost here And for the teachers brings good cheer. The Seniors of 1943 Are leaving them .... LESS MISERY. The memories of four years past Will stay with us until the last. And we will muse in years to come, How could WE have been so dumb? Remember when we girls skipped school? We certainly broke the golden rule. There were Mildred, Norma, and Dorothy Lee, And Maxine, Annabelle, and don't forget me. And, oh, the night Harold and Larry got sick, That smelly smoke sure did the trick. And Walt, Larue, Junior, and Joe, Were with them too. Gee, what a show. Neoma and Harvey would make quite a pair, They both have a temper and lots of red hair. And Donald Leeper and Betty B. Make quite a couple, as you can see. Toot and Dink and Babe and Ray, Sure made those athletics look O.K. There's Lynn, and Bob, and Robert C. They're the artists of '43. Helen, Evelyn, Etta, and Eileen, Are the fairest blondes you've ever seen. And Etta and Frances, the Kientzle lasses, Are the only students who never miss classes. Virginia and Patty are very demure, And of O date they are always sure. While Maxine Collins, a musical miss. Will sell you a Bond with every kiss. It's said that Chappell, Colvin, and Conrad Certainly do get around, But don't believe a word of it They're not as bad as they sound. George and Johnny from 'way out East, Are a couple of Romeos to say the least. And Forbe and Leon are not far behind, The trouble is, they can't find the time. There are the cousins, Barbara and Jeanne, And Jeanette and Carolyn couldn't be mean. Donna and Catherine are very good friends, When they arrive all trouble ends. Sixty Lucille and Mardell sure like to swing, Although neither one of them cares to sing. Squirt and Booze are quite a pair, And the things they do are sometimes rare. Genevieve Ralph and Mabel Shive Are the happiest girls there are alive. And LaVeme and Marie Are always singing a rhapsody. Hutson and Hugh are very still, And if they have to, will work with a will. And Billy Frazier is quite a boy, Did you ever see him acting coy? I've told you all I know About our city slickers, But when it comes to bus students They really are the stickers. Wills' bus has quite a crew: There's Bernadine, Alice, Mary, and Harry Preble, too. And Collver's students cause him pain, Be careful, Leo, Abe, and Duane. Gwendolyn, Shirley, and Harriet, Ride on Ballinger's bus they say. And Bill, Doris, Bernice, and Floyd, Are with them also each day. Willard's bus is pretty gay, With Gene, and Dewel, and Ivan Gray. McGinley's bus has lots of fun, When,Elmo is there its just begun. And Mary and June are very sweet, And any obstacle they can meet. While Carroll and Berl are very shy, So careful girls, don't make them cry. Now we are sorry we have to go, But all good things must go you know. We leave with you the best of cheer. To guide you through the coming year. Gwendolyn Davis Miss McWilliams: Try this sentence: Take the cow out of the lot. What mood? Buck Willard: The cow. Mr. Milstead: How did your pathetic song go over? Mr. Davis: Great! Even the seats were in tiers. Rue Lovelle Fusselman: How old is Miss Van Dyke? Bill Hoskins: I don't know, but they say she taught Caesar. Harold's Dad: Remember, son, beauty is only skin deep. Harold: That's deep enough for me, I'm no cannibal. Don L.: If you don't marry me, I'll take a rope and hang myself in your front yard. Betty B.: Ah, now, Don, you know pa doesn't want you hanging around here. Sixty-ono PILLAR OF DEMOCRACY When the One Great Scorer comes to write against your name, He writes not that you won or lost, but HOW you played the game. What kind of school Would my school be If every pupil Were just like me? I'll study and get ready, and then maybe the chance will come. Abraham Lincoln There is always time for courtesy. Emerson He can who thinks he can. Be square and you'll never be cornered. A winner never quits and a quitter never wins. Sixty-two OFFICER’S LOG BOOK Mr. John Doe Your City, Illinois Dear John, You asked me if I recalled the good old days when we were in P.C.H.S. together. You bet I do! Do you remember Miss Blaeuer? She was our freshman sponsor and, if I remember correctly, our officers were Margie Reed, president; Maxine Collins, vice-president; Dorothy Lasater, secretary; and Elmo James, treasurer. Yes, green freshies. We felt grown-up, though. Remember when we had the party for the eighth graders who would be the greenies of 1940? Miss Dell was our sponsor when we were sunny sophs. Our officers were Larue Brierley, president; Donald Howell, vice-president; Verdie Toot” Altizer, secretary; Gene Wilder, treasurer. We had loads of fun. Confidentially, we felt like real superiors. Dear, dear, Mary, aren't those freshmen green? In our junior year Miss Irish McGuire and Mrs. (she was Miss Fisher then) Davis were our sponsors. Our officers were Maxine Collins, president; Donald Howell, vice-president; Larue Brierley, secretary-treasurer. The junior play, The Lady Elects, was a great success, and honestly, John, I thought we juniors gave you senior guys an elegant banquet. I particularly liked the theme, which was a patriotic one. Well, John, you're out. Tell me truthfully, aren't you a little homesick? It's really a swell place. I'm going to miss dear old P.C.H.S. myself. We had a very good play the last senior year and the juniors really gave us a nice banquet. Our senior officers were Larue Brierley, president; Walton Lowry, vice-president; Merle McLaughlin, secretary; Junior Leatherman, treasurer. Mr. Koontz was our sponsor. Yes, John, how well I remember. From insignificant little freshies to OOh—He's really a senior! Sixty-three THE END Acknowledgments . . . . PHOTOGRAPHER Blankenberg Studios Kankakee ENGRAVER Clausen Photo Engraving Pittsfield PRINTER Pike County Republican Pittsfield Sixty-four