Pittsfield High School - Saukee Yearbook (Pittsfield, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1947 volume:

o E N N 4 V L U M I E 9 7 PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS William Stone, Editor-in-Chief Dale Willard, Business Manager OUR PURPOSE in publishing this book is to review a year of serious work and welcome play in an environment conducive to the welfare of American Youth. Our study has helped us to understand better the meanings inherent in our way of life; our play has taught us the wisdom of cooperation and the value of competitive spirit. We feel that we have gained much in our four years of work and play. We hope that you yet to graduate wilt make the most of these—the best years of your life. THE SENIOR CLASS OF ’47 2 Tin TZlemoriam VALENCIA ROWE—January 2, 1929 - February 14, 1941 — Valencia will always be remembered by us for her kind and gentle disposition. In the few short years she was to have here on earth, she made more true friends, made the most of life by her kindness, and brought more sunshine into the lives of those who knew her than many do in a lifetime. Though it was her destiny to remain with us for so short a time, knowing her has enriched our own lives. Russell Williams, Leader, Junior Assistant Scout Master with the Flag. Left to Right, K. Mixer, W. Dunham, D. Rose. TO THESE SCOUTS, WHO HAVE BEEN SO FAITHFUL IN PRESENTING THE FLAG AT OUR BASKETBALL GAMES, WE WISH TO EXPRESS OUR SINCERE APPRECIATION. 3 ANNUAL STAFF DEDICATION TO YOU, COACH SMITH, DO WE THE CLASS OF ’47 PROUDLY DEDICATE THIS EDITION OF THE SAUKEE . YOUR GUIDANCE AND COUNSEL HAVE BEEN A MAJOR PART OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS. WE SINCERELY APPRECIATE THE HELP YOU HAVE GIVEN US. SCHOOL BOARD (left to right): C. King, M. Lee, J. H. Voshall, D. Sneeden, L. Hayden, H. Adams. BOARD OF EDUCATION AND FACULTY Representatives of the citizens of Pittsfield High School Community and responsible for our school life is the Board of Education. These men give profusely of their time in making the educational system of this community better. To them we wish to express our sincere appreciation. To our faculty, for their unselfish help and guidance during our four years here at P.C.H.S., we wish to express our sincere and grateful appreciation. FACULTY (left to right) — Standing: Mr. Foster, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Fesler, Mr. Brunberg, Mr. Kindle, Mr. Smith. Seated: Miss Kriegshauser, Mrs. Wheeler, Miss McGuire, Miss Janssen, Miss Galloway, Miss Bueker, Miss Dell, Miss Blaeuer. 6 SUPERINTENDENT AND SCHOOL Efficient—Mr. Voshall, capable—Mr. Voshall, tremendous responsibility — Mr. Voshall. These and his untiring efforts have made him valued as our superintendent. All worries and problems are brought to him and he solves them. Adviser and friend of the students, everyone likes him. SUPERINTENDENT—MR. J. H. VOSHALL Western State Teachers’ College, B.Ed. University of Illinois, M.S. University of Chicago Wave the flag for dear old Pittsfield! FACULTY MARY BLAEUER, M.A. History, Spanish, Senior Class Adviser, National Honor Society Sponsor, Assistant Principal. University of Illinois. Miss Blaeuer is one of our dearest teachers and friends. She has mastered the art of dainty sneezing . I think all will agree she is unsurpassed along this line, as well as teaching History. DAVID BRUNBERG, B.S. in Ed. Band, Boys Glee Club, Girls Glee Club, Instrumental music in east school. Northeast Missouri State Teachers College, Kirksville, Mo. David Brunberg can wave that baton like Kostelanetz but his piccolo section seems to be giving him some worry. Don't fret Mr. Brunberg—what’s another gray hair or two. LORENA BUEKER, B.S. Biology, General Science, Library, Biology Club Sponsor, Freshman Class Adviser. Warrensburg Teachers College, University of California, University of Missouri. Miss Lorena Bueker—our femme biologist impresses every one with her knowledge of science and also with her culinary arts—you should taste her cookies! NELLIE DELL, M.S. Mathematics, Saukee Adviser. Western Illinois State Teachers College, Illinois Normal University, University of Illinois. Miss Nellie Dell — fills very well her position of beating Mathematics into the heads of the scholars of this institution. Besides her ability in Geometric Science she is quite efficient in publishing the Saukee . 8 FACULTY ELDON FESLER, B.A. Commercial Arithmetic, Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Athletic Financial Manager, Sophomore Class Adviser. Culver-Stockton College. Mr. Eldon Fesler—our mad scientist is possessed with extraordinary abilities in Physics and Chemistry but that’s not the only extraordinary thing he possesses—ask him what his middle name is. CHARLES FISHER, B.S. Agriculture, Farm Mechanics, F.F.A. Sponsor, Veteran Instructor. University of Illinois. Charles Fisher—the Van Johnson of P.C.H.S. is really a right guy. He and his Future Farmers are always quite eager to give the Home Ec girls their opinion of the food the girls cook. Maybe being a guinea pig has its advantages. CHARLES FOSTER, B.Ed. Commercial Instructor and Director of Guidance, Typing I, Typing II, Secretarial Office Practice, Global Geography, Salesmanship, Adviser Saukee Scoops”, Asst. Adviser of Saukee , Asst. Adviser of Future Steno Club. Illinois State Normal University, B.Ed.; The Gregg College, Teacher's Diploma; Gem City Business College. Charles Foster—Always interested in helping his pupils choose a career—if it’s a commercial career, that is. He has a secret (???) passion for typing, but he never talks about it. HELEN RUTH GALLOWAY, B.S. Commerce, English, Future Stenos Club Sponsor. Northeast Missouri Teachers College. Miss Galloway—very good at pounding bookkeeping into thick skulls, is forever exclaiming Oh! Dear! It’s my week to cook at the apartment! 9 FACULTY GRACE IRICK High School Secretary. University of Illinois, Gem City Business College. Grace Irick—Just walk into Miss trick's office five minutes after last bell and she'll greet you with a hearty, Mercy! girlie! late again?? You ought to have your clock fixed. BERNICE JANSSEN, B.Ed. Home Economics, F.H.A. Sponsor. Carthage College, Western Illinois State Teachers College, Colorado State College, Ft. Collins, Colorado. Bernice Janssen—You’ll usually find her cheerfully buzzing around the Home Ec House trying to domesticate the frivolous females of P.C.H.S. She always is willing to tell you just how economically she made her latest and very chic” dress. GEORGE KINDLE, B.Ed. Sociology, Advanced Civics, World History, Citizenship, General Science, Assistant coach in Football and Basketball. Western Illinois State Teachers College, University of Illinois. George Kindle—Our jolly lil Social Science professor has a great talent for popping corn and we don’t mean the grain. He has also mastered the art of procrastination quite well. But these teachers get by with anything nowadays. BETTY KRIEGSHAUSER, A.B. Sophomore English, Girls Physical Education, G.A.A. Adviser, Cheerleader Adviser, Junior Play Director. Mac Murray College. Betty Kriegshauser—The versatile and energetic girl's athletic coach has done wonders for the femmes of her beloved Alma Mater. Believe me that lounge sure comes in handy. Thanks, Miss Betty. 10 FACULTY DORIS TROUTNER LEMONS Secretary to Superintendent. Doris Troutner Lemons—Very efficient describes Doris as a secretary and — loads of fun describes Doris as a person. BETTY WARREN Secretary to Superintendent. Betty Warren— Something new has been added — and we do mean Miss Warren. She came to P.C.H.S. to fill the position vacated by Mrs. Lemons and we must say she does it quite capably. MARY MARGARET McGUIRE, M.S. English, Junior Class Adviser, Student Council Sponsor, Speech Contest Adviser. University of Illinois. Mary Margaret McGuire — Fast-talking and Irish thru and thru is the beloved English teacher. Miss McGuire is always willing to listen to your troubles and all value her advice. GLEN SMITH, B.S. General Science, Boys Physical Education, Athletic Coach. University of Missouri, University of Illinois. Glen Smith—This very distinguished-looking gent is a great guy and a super coach. I think all will agree he has done wonders for our athletes. Huh! Team? ALMA WHEELER, B.S. Public Speaking, Senior English, Latin, Latin Club Sponsor. Western Illinois State Teachers Col-lege. University of Missouri, University of Chicago. Alma Wheeler—Though always ready with her little quiz” Mrs. Wheeler is really a good sport. We all appreciate the sacrifice she made by consenting to teach when our former Latin teacher resigned. 11 SENIOR ACTIVITIES WE ARE PROUD OF OUR SENIOR CLASS BECAUSE SO MANY OF US HAVE ENTERED INTO EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SENIOR FOOTBALL BOYS (Back Row): B. Harshman, G. Chaplin, B. Brace, G. Watkins, B. Robinson. (Front Row): B. McCartney, C. McCulloch, W. Rupert, C. King, A. Ransom, B. Morrow, W. Winter. ANNUAL STAFF (Left to Right): R. Peecher, D. Willard, J. Stumborg, C. Carroll, D. M. Totsch, D. Ballard, D. Goodin, V. Kerr, W. Stone, R. Van Blaracom, A. McCartney, C. King, L. A. McGreevy. SENIOR BASKETBALL BOYS (Left to Right): R. Robinson, W. Winter, G. Watkins, B. Zumwalt, G. Chaplin. SENIOR BAND MEMBERS (Left to Right): R. Long, E. Thomas, O. Norton, V. Kerr, H. Finson, D. Goodin, H. Wilkins. SENIOR GLEE CLUB (Back Row): O. Norton, D. Ballard, V. Kerr, W. Winter, B. Morrow, B. Harshman. (Front Row): A. McCartney, J. Smith, Y. Claus, H. Wilkins. (Absent): G. Chaplin, R. Robinson. 12 SENIOR PICTURES JAMES BAGBY We all love Jimmie with the bright red hair. DONALD BALLARD Always ready for a laugh. NORMA LEI BINNS Wedded life just seems to appeal—eh, Binnsey? 14 SENIOR PICTURES BARBARA BROWNING LELA CAPPS Petit—but O! so sweet! Shy, quiet, but very nice to know. CRYSTAL CARROLL Work seems to fascinate Rede; she can sit and look at it for hours. GLENN CHAPLIN Never plays poker according to Hoyle but according to Chaplin YVONNE CLAUS A nice smile and beautiful black tresses. FRANCIS COOLEY A whiz at mechanics—he just lo-o-o-ves to tear things up. 15 SENIOR PICTURES MARY JO DOYLE Has a smile for all she meets. CARL CORSEY How did you pass your driver's test—Slick? JANE FRANKLIN HELEN GAROUTTE She makes all the wolves of P.C.H.S. drool when she passes. A brilliant little report card! miss and wat a HARRY FINSON The best soda jerk in town. LOUISE ECKERT A jolly lil’ senior—quite full of mischief. MARJORIE GIGER Serene and shy but very well liked. DOROTHY GOODIN Dot is just crazy about beating on drums—and people. 16 SENIOR PICTURES HELEN GRIMES Her Irish eyes are smiling until her temper starts. VICTOR KERR How now brown cow —Vic’s main interests are livestock and declamation contests. BEATRICE GRIMSLEY Danger! A small package loaded with dynamite. CLARK KING A casualty from the gridiron. DOROTHY GRIMSLEY She’s lovely! She’s engaged! SHE’S from P.C.H.S.! ROBERT HARSHMAN Has been properly nicknamed, The Laugh . MARLIN HUGHES SHIRLEY HULL A jolly little senior with a mania Very unobtrusive and quiet, for motor scooters. but silence is a good quality. K SENIOR PICTURES LUCILLE LASHMETT Here’s to one with a sunny disposition and always glad to share it! PHILLIP KNIPMEYER We, less fortunates, envy this boy's intellectual abilities. LOIS ANN McGREEVY She’s short and energetic, and never without Russ. carrel McCulloch Squeak's” a guy that everyone likes. : 135 RAMONA LONG Cute and Peppy—but alas! engaged. Helen McCarter Heavie” can really cut a rug — but smooooth! agnes McCartney An all round good sport and liked by everyone. william McCartney This hale and hearty” lad not only has the brawn, but the brains. 18 SENIOR PICTURES WILMETTA McXINNEY Graceful is her middle name—HAW!! COLLEEN MOORE Small and quiet but sometimes a riot. ERMA MORROW VIRDEN MORROW A sophisticated senior with a Bud’s a teacher’s hangover and decided giggle. a students Bromo ! 19 SENIOR PICTURES ALBERT RANSOM A big, brave and cheerful football captain who always greets you with a hearty hewwo . IMA REEDER Silence is golden. ROBERT ROBINSON A whiz on the hardwood and on the typewriter. BETTY RUBLE A fascinatin’ litHe blonde. MARY LOU ROY A quiet lass who comes to us from Rockport. JEAN PREDMORE Good-natured Jean is everybody’s friend. WALTER RUPERT Here's one fellow everybody likes—eh, Wally? 20 SENIOR PICTURES LAURA MAE SASH There’s something about a returned vet that seems to attract Laura Mae. THELMA SAYLOR One of the dynamic four cheerleaders we mean. JOAN SMITH Dark eyes, dark hair, and pretty, that's Jeanie. REBECCA SMITH Another blonde and what's more this one has brains. WILLIAM SPRINGER Finds P.C.H.S. less quiet than the war. ROBERT SMITH Look out Navy, here he comes! PAUL STECKER The Jose Iturbi of P.C.H.S. SENIOR PICTURES WILLIAM STONE Stonie is well on his way to becoming a genius. GEORGE WATKINS P.C.H.S.’s gift to basketball. HAROLD SWARTZ Teachers just don’t apprec'ate your talents, do they Harold? JEANNE STUMBORG There are dreams in your eyes, Jeannie. ELIZABETH THOMAS President of the Let’s all Pamper Cocker Spaniels with Sandy Hair Club. DONNA TOTSCH RONALD VAN BLARACOM Donnie has a secret longing to Greater love hath no man than put all teachers out of their Ronnie's love for referees, misery. ADAMAE WEASE Another P.C.H.S. beauty also betrothed. 22 SENIOR PICTURES DALE WILLARD HELEN WILLARD Don’t let his worried look fool This Pert litt,e ml” can be seen you—He just pretends to be mo� f anY Plac« RobbY ' • overworked. MARDELL WHITLOCK Another senior who has chosen marriage as her career. RUSSELL WILLIAMS This good looking lad with a high I Q is very interested in Lois. WALTER WINTER Toll, handsome, and RUGGED. 23 SENIOR PICTURES DOROTHY YOKEM Aren't those underclassmen cute. Dot? BURDETTE ZUMWALT Hey, Birdie, where did you learn to apple-polish. JIMMY WILLIAMS A swell guy missed by everyone this year. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT—BOB BRACE VICE-PRESIDENT—BILL McCARTNEY SECRETARY-BOB HARSHMAN TREASURER—WALTER WINTER EX-SERVICEMEN —We are proud to have in our graduating class some ex-servicemen, namely Earl Benson, Guy Davis, Dean Ingram, Carrel McCulloch, Gerald Roberts, Robert Ruble, Sherman Shepherd, and William Springer. Lyndle Shafer is taking a post-graduate course. (Below, left to right): W. McCartney, W. Winter, B. Brace, R. Harshman. 24 SENIOR ACTIVITIES ANDERSON, LESLIE Librarian 2 3 Hall Monitor 3-4 Pep Squad 2-3 Spanish Club 3-4 (Pres. 4) G.A.A. 2-3-4 ADAMS, BOB F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 (Trees. 2) Football 3 Track 3 BAGBY, JAMES Football 1 Homeroom Sec. 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1-2 BALLARD, DONALD W. Chambersburg High School 1-2 Glee Club 3-4 Biology Club 3 Annual Staff 4 BARTON, GLENN F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Football 3-4 Hall Monitor 4 BELFORD, BETTY F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 Hall Monitor 4 Saukee Scoops 4 G. A.A. 3-4 BENSON, JOHN F. F.A. 1-3 BINNS, NORMA LEE Latin Club 1-2-3-4 Pep Squad 1-2-3 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 (Ass't Ed.) Future Stenos Club 4 Junior Class Play 3 Student Council 1 (Trees.) National Honor Society 3-4 (Treas. 4) Home Room V. Pres. 3 Dramatics Club 3-4 BRACE, BOB Junior Class Play 3 President Senior Class 4 Librarian 3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Visual Aid Society 3-4 Hall Monitor 3 Football 1-2-3-4 Letterman’s Club 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Biology Club 3 Home Room President 1 Student Council 1-2 BROWNING, BARBARA Class Treasurer 2 G.A.A. 1 Saukee Scoops 4 Hall Monitor 4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 CARROLL, CRYSTAL Annual Staff 4 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Future Stenos Club 4 Hall Monitor 3 Junior Class Play 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Pep Squad 1-2-3-4 CHAPLIN, GLENN Milton High School 1 Basketball 2-3-4 Football 3-4 Hall Monitor 3-4 Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 President Home Room 2-3 National Honor Society 3-4 Junior Class Play 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 Glee Club 3-4 CLAUS, YVONNE F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 3 Glee Club 4 COOLEY, FRANCIS JUNIOR F. F.A. 1-2-3-4 Basketball 1 DORSEY, CARL DOYLE, MARY JO Nebo High School 1st sem. 1 Glee Club 1 G. A.A. 3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 Treasurer Home Room 4 F. H.A. 2-3-4 ECKERT, LOUISE G. A.A. 1-2 Latin Club 2 FINSON, HARRY Band 1-2-3 (Vice Pres. 4) Latin Club 2-3 FRANKLIN, JANE G.A.A. 2-3-4 Junior Class Play 3 Spanish Club 3-4 (Treas. 3) Librarian 2-3 Saukee Scoops, Ed.-in-Chief 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Future Stenos Club 4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Home Room (Vice Pres. 2) Jacksonville High 1st Sem. 1 GAROUTTE, HELEN F. H.A. 1-2 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Future Stenos Club 4 (Pres. 4) Saukee Scoops 4 Pep Squad 3 GIGER, MARJORIE F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 1 Saukee Scoops 4 Future Stenos Club 4 GOODIN, DOROTHY Band 2-3-4 Junior Class Play 3 G.A.A. 1-2 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 2-3 Librarian 4 F. H.A. 1 National Honor Society 3-4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Home Room (Pres. 4) GRIMES, HELEN G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 F. H.A. 2-3 Saukee Scoops 4 Hall Monitor 4 Future Stenos Club 4 Home Room (Vice Pres. 4) GRIMSLEY, BEATRICE G. A.A. 1-2-3 F. H.A. 1-2-3 Spanish Club 3 Saukee Scoops 4 Future Stenos Club 4 GRIMSLEY, DOROTHY G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3 Spanish Club 3 Saukee Scoops 4 Future Stenos Club 4 Home Room (Treas. 4) HARSHMAN, ROBERT Football 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3 Track 4 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 (Sec. 3) Glee Club 4 Letterman’s Club 3-4 Class Secretary 3-4 Class President 2 Spanish Club 3-4 (Sec. 4) Home Room (Sec. 3) HUGHES, MARLIN F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 HULL, SHIRLEY ANN F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Griggsville Comm. High 3 KERR, VICTOR L. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4 Track 2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Letterman’s Club 3-4 Hall Monitor 3 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 KING, CLARK C. Lettermon’s Club 2 Dramatic Club 2-3-4 Football 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 2-3-4 (Vice Pres. 3) Annual Staff 4 Junior Play 3 National Honor Society 3-4 Home Room (Sec. 2) KNIPMEYER, PHILLIP F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 LASHMETT, LUCILLE F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 4 Cheerleader 3-4 Pep Squad 1-2 Glee Club 2 LONG, RAMONA Hall Monitor 3 G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 F. H.A. 1-2-3 (Pres. 3; Treas.2) Pep Squad 1 Band 2-3-4 Home Room (Vice-Pres. 4) McCartney, agnes Glee Club 4 Dramatic Club 3-4 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 (Pres. 4) Latin Club 2 Annual Staff 4 Junior Play 3 Librarian 4 Hall Monitor 4 National Honor Society 3-4 Junior Red Cross Council 4 Home Room (Pres. 2-4) Pep Squad 4 McCartney, william Junior Red Cross Council 1 Junior Class Play 3 Hall Monitor 4 Librarian 4 Class Treas. 3 Class Vice-Pres. 4 Letterman’s Club 3-4 Home Room (Pres. 4; Vice-Pres. 3) Track 1-2 Football 1-2-3-4 F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 (Co. Pres. 2; Treas. 3) McCulloch, carrel Track 1-2-3-4 Letterman’s Club 2-3-4 McCarter, helen Pep Squad 4 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 F. H.A. 1-2-3 McGREEVY, LOIS ANN Junior Red Cross Council 4 Student Council 1-3-4 G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 National Honor Society 3-4 F.H.A. 1 Annual Staff 4 Home Room Sec. 4 25 SENIOR ACTIVITIES (Continued) McKINNIY, WILMETTA G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 F.H.A. 1 Pep Squad 1-2 MOORE, COLLEEN F.H.A. 1-2 Latin Club 2-3 MORROW, ERMA F. H.A. 2-3 G. A.A. 2-3 Future Stenos Club 4 Saukee Scoops 4 Pleasant Hill High 1 Home Room (Vice-Pres. 4) MORROW, VIRDEN F. F.A. 1-2-3-4 Letterman's 3-4 Track 3-4 Football 3-4 Glee Club 4 Junior Red Cross Council 4 NEWMAN, MARY ELLEN G. A.A. 1-2-3 Spanish Club 3-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3 NORTON, OTIS F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 (Vice-Pres. 2) Band 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 4 ORRILL, GLORIA MAE F. H.A. 2-3-4 Spanish Club 3-4 G. A.A. 3-4 Nebo High School 1st Sem. 1 PEECHER, RUTH ANN G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 2-3 Pep Squad 1-4 F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Hall Monitor 4 POPE, DELORES Wood River Comm. High School 1-2 Brooklyn Comm. High School 3 Pittsfield High School 4 PREDMORE, JEAN F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 2-3 RANSOM, ALBERT Football 1-2-3-4 (Capt. 4) Letterman's Club 2-3-4 Basketball 1-2-3 Track 1-2-4 F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 (Pres. 4; Co-Pres. 2) Latin Club 3-4 Hall Monitor 3 Student Council 4 Home Room (Treas. 1; Vice-Pres. 2) REEDER, IMA JEAN Pleasant Hill High School 1-2 F.H.A. 2 Pep Squad 2 ROBINSON, ROBERT G. John Adams Junior High 1 John H. Francis Polytechnic 2 Pittsfield High School 3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 Junior Class Play 3 Vice-Pres. Junior Class 3 Football 3-4 Basketball 3-4 Letterman’s Club 3-4 Track 3-4 Librarian 4 Glee Club 4 Home Room (Vice-Pres. 3) Dramatic Club 3-4 ROY, MARY LOU F.H.A. 1-2 Spanish Club 3-4 RUBLE, BETTY F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 G. A.A. 2-3 RUPERT, WALTER F.F.A. 2-3-4 Football 2-3-4 Letterman's Club 4 Hall Monitor 4 SAYLOR, THELMA F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 (Vice-Pres. 3) G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 3 Hall Monitor 3-4 Pep Squad 1-2-3-4 Glee Club 1 Cheerleader 4 SMITH, REBECCA G.A.A. 1-4 Spanish Club 3-4 (Treas. 4) F.H.A. 1-2-3-4 Pep Squad 1 SMITH, ROBERT F.F.A. 3 Spanish Club 3-4 STECKER, PAUL Latin Club 2-3 STONE, G. WILLIAM Latin Club 2-3-4 (Pres. 2) Biology Club 3-4 (Pres. 3-4) National Honor Society 3-4 (Vice-Pres. 4) Annual Staff 4 (Editor-in-Chief) Junior Class Play 3 Dramatic Club 3-4 STUMBORG, JEANNE G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 (Vice-Pres. 3) Junior Class Play 3 Hall Monitor 3 Spanish Club 3-4 (Pres. 3) F.H.A. 2-3 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club 1-2 Dramatic Club 3-4 National Honor Society 3-4 (Pres. 4) Student Council 2-3 (Sec. 2) Pep Squad 1-2 3 Class President 1 SWARTZ, HAROLD Band 1-2 Football 3 Basketball 2-3 Hall Monitor 4 F. F.A. 1-2-3 (Vice-Pres. 2) THOMAS, ELIZABETH G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 Junior Class Play 3 Student Council 3 Hall Monitor 3 Band 1-2-3-4 (Pres. 4) Pep Squad 1-2 Dramatic Club 3-4 TOTSCH, DONNA G.A.A. 1-2-3-4 Junior Class Play 3 Annual Staff 4 Spanish Club 3-4 Pep Squad 1-2 Hall Monitor 3 National Honor Society 3-4 F.H.A. 2-3 Future Stenos Club 4 Dramatic Club 3-4 Home Room Sec. 3 VAN BLARACOM, RONALD National Honor Society 3-4 Latin Club 2-3 Track 2-3-4 Hall Monitor 2 Annual Staff 4 Home Room (Sec. 1; Vice-Pres. 2) WATKINS, GEORGE Letterman's Club 2-3-4 Basketball 2-3-4 (Capt. 4) Football 2-3-4 Track 2-4 Home Room (Sec. 2) Class Vice President 2 WEASE, ADA F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 (Sec. 3) G. A.A. 4 Glee Club 1 WILDER, DONALD F.F.A. 1-2 (Sec. 2) WILKINS, HELEN Glee Club 3-4 (Sec.-Treas. 4) Band 3-4 F. H.A. 1 G. A.A. 3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 WILLARD, DALE Junior Class Play 3 Student Council 2-3-4 (Vice-Pres. 3; Pres. 4) Annual Staff 4 Librarian 4 Football 1-2 (Mgr. 3) Basketball 1-2 Dramatic Club 3-4 WILLARD, HELEN Saukee Scoops 4 Class Treasurer 1 F. H.A. 1-2-3-4 Pep Squad 1-2-4 Hall Monitor 4 Librarian 3 Home Room (Pres. 1) G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 WILLIAMS, RUSSELL Student Council 1 National Honor Society 3-4 Biology Club 3 Latin Club 1-2 Saukee Scoops 4 Visual Aids 3-4 WHITLOCK, MARDELL F. H.A. 4 Hall Monitor 4 Future Stenos Club 4 WINTER, WALTER Basketball 1-2-3-4 (Capt. 3) Track 1-2-3-4 Letterman's Club 2-3-4 Latin Club 3-4 (Pres. 4) Glee Club 4 Librarian 3 National Honor Society 3-4 Class Officer (Pres. 3; Treas. 4; Sec. 2) Football 1-2-3-4 Home Room (Pres. 2) YOKEM, DOROTHY G. A.A. 1-2-3-4 Librarian 3-4 Hall Monitor 4 Junior Class Play 3 National Honor Society 3-4 Saukee Scoops 4 Latin Club 1-2 Home Room (Pres. 3; Sec. 4) Dramatic Club 3-4 ZUMWALT, BURDETTE F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 Basketball 3-4 Hall Monitor 4 26 UNDERCLASSMEN CITIZENSHIP B. Hoyden, I. Sutton, B. Dell The good citizens were selected by their classmates on these traits: Character, cooperation, dependability, leadership, scholarship, and sociability. It is with these traits that they have bettered our school and have certainly proven to be good examples of citizenship. These selected this year are: JUNIORS SOPHOMORES FRESHMEN MARIDEE KNIPMEYER—As saxophone player in our band, Meridee was always there to play and is the band's Secretary-Treasurer. Hers is a personality that can’t be beat. This pretty brunette also belongs to the Biology Club, G.A.A., Girl Scouts, Saukee Scoops reporter and Future Scientists Club. ELZA LACY—That goatee he wore in the Junior Play didn’t fool us for we knew it was Elza. Class President Elza also belonged to the football squad. He isn’t very noisy and can always be depended upon when help is needed. BOB DELL—A disposition that's sunny and a big grin tells you it's Bob. A good basketball player. Bob was also out for football and is a member of the Latin Club, Glee Club, and is Vice-President of the class. Bob is also a member of the Boys' Quartet. BOB HAYDEN—A member of the Student Council for two years Bob is Secretary this year. He was also on the football squad and is a member of the Glee Club. With a friendly smile he greets everyone. Bob is also President of the F.F.A. INEZ SUTTON — Inez would sing whenever we wanted a song. Her pleasant personality makes her well-liked by all. Inez belongs to the G.A.A., Pep Squad, Latin Club (vice-president), and is President of the Glee Club. DUSKA GRIMES—This dark-eyed brunette with a likable disposition, always has a smile on her face. Duska belongs to the Latin Club, Student Council, G.A.A., and Glee Club. She was also on the committee to decorate the gym for the Homecoming dance. RICHARD ZIMMERMAN—A future football star, Richard also did good in basketball and track. By that grin you couldn't tell whether he was being good at the moment or not. He also belongs to the Latin Club, and is President of the class. CITIZENSHIP Each year the D.A.R. and S.A.R. present good citizenship awards to a senior boy and girl. This award is one of the high honors that comes to a senior, since they are selected on qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. The seniors chose Agnes and Bill McCartney to be the recipients of these awards. BILL McCARTNEY — Bill is classed as an all-around swell fellow and is considered tops by everyone. He is one who gets things done and does them well. Although always with a cheery smile on his face he can be serious, too, and often comes up with the right answer in class when the rest of us are sitting there quite bewildered. Mac is a tough customer on the football field, and has combined athletic ability with interest in Agriculture. If you need any information about farming or farm mechanics, just ask him. Bill has the kind of personality that has kept him at the top during high school years. AGNES McCARTNEY—Agnes is one of our charming seniors who is well liked for her captivating personality. Her pleasant disposition and warm smile for everyone have won her many friends. Her beautiful black tresses are the envy of the gals around P.C.H.S. She is a member of the National Honor Society and has worked long and hard as Assistant Editor on the Saukee” yearbook. Agnes has outstanding qualities in leadership and has made a very capable G.A.A. president. Besides all these, her ability extends to the classroom where she majors in high grades. 28 AWARDS TO SENIORS The Danforth Foundation has also set aside funds to recognize potential qualities of leadership in young people and present copies of the inspirational book I Dare You to the two seniors selected by the graduating class for this award. The two seniors chosen this year were Lois Ann McGreevy and Bob Brace. LOIS ANN McGREEVY —Long brown hair, big blue eyes, and a unique laugh are associated with Lois Ann. She's one of those vivacious girls who never tire and are lots of fun to be with. Lois is as cute as a minute, and about as big as one too, and did you ever notice those bright eyes and dimples, especially when Russ is near? She is a member of the National Honor Society and Senior Editor on the Annual Staff. She is always sweet to everyone, even the teachers, and one of the most likeable girls in school. Ai BOB BRACE — Bo-Bo, as he is usually called by his friends, enjoys eating, sleeping, and leisure living to the fullest extent. Bob has a sense of humor extraordinary and is always ready for a good time. He is an active participant in football, a member of the National Honor Society, and one of the best class presidents we have ever had. For variety in the classroom, Bob can always be counted on. Unusual ability brings up unusual answers. Bob has all the qualifications one needs to win friends and influence people. With all this he's bound to be somebody in the future. 29 JUNIOR 30 THE 1946-47 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET was held May second in the American Legion Hall. The Juniors all pitched in and their combined efforts proved very successful. The theme was a Spanish garden and the Senors and Senoritas danced to the music of Carl Landrum's orchestra. Chairmen of the committees are as follows: Decoration co-chairmen — Marilyn Yaeger Bruce Peebles Program — Mary Ann Sheppard Invitation — Marilyn Kaylor Place Card — Dee Elliott It was a lot of fun having the banquet and the dance for the departing seniors. We'll remember it for a long time and we hope they will too. Top Row: D. Adams, B. Lacy, J. Denison, R. Henry, W. Knipmeyer, D. Ator, D. Cox, L. J. Lewis, G. Ervin, H. Luster, L. Tague, C. Wyatt, B. Peebles, D. Schafer, C. Richards, D. Robinson, F. Schneph, B. Robinson. 2nd Row: C. Bollmon, M. Knipmeyer, M. Kaylor, C. Bennett E. Baehr, C. Butler, B. J. Cooley, D. Capps, E. Craigmiles, R. Peer H. Scranton, A. Walston, B. Sutter, E. Main, C. Winner, M. Niccum B. Mitchell. 3rd Row: B. A. Ducey, P. Durham, M. Jones, W. Hammitt, H. Harshman, B. Browning, M. Hillman, M. Hayden, R. Wackerman, H. Williams, M. Yaeger, B. Peck, C. Springer, P. Taylor, K. McConnell, D. Moore, V. Reel. 4th Row: Miss McGuire, L F. Donohoo, D. Elliott, C. Dustin E. Benson, V. Gerard, B. Conrad, M. D. Adams, M. Sheppard C. Sparks, D. Ruble, B. J. Smith, N. J. Miller, N. Wheeling, J-McIntyre. PRESIDENT—E. LACY VICE-PRESIDENT—M. HAYDEN SECRETARY—B. A. DUCEY TREASURER—R. HENRY CLASS ADVISER—MISS McGUIRE JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: (left to right) B. A. Ducey, E. Lacy, M. Hayden, R. Henry. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY On November 15, the Juniors presented their wonderful play, Campus Quarantine , under the direction of Miss Betty Kriegshauser, our new Sophomore English and Physical Education teacher. She was assisted by Donald Ator, who was Student Director; George Ervin, Stage Manager; Dee Elliott, Properties; and Carolyn Butler, Make-Up. The entire action of the play took place in the dining room of the Kanna Jamma Sorority House- CLASS Mrs. Smith (Mildred Hillman), the housemother of the Sorority, tries to keep Gloria Smith (Betty Ann Ducey), her niece, from speaking to the boys. But Gordon Dunn (James Denison) still thinks he can win Mrs. Smith’s niece. Ronald Steele (Harold Harshman) is Gordon’s pal and he is quite surprised to find out that the girl he likes, Beryl Shepherd (Bette Conrad) has chicken pox. Dr. Leon Atwell (Elza Lacy) comes to see Beryl, and I must say, he thinks Mrs. Smith is all right. Dr. Atwell promises to send a nurse to care for Beryl, and who should come but Elliot Maxim (Don Robinson) dressed as a nurse. In a short while the other nurse, Lela Dunn (Donna Capps), comes and Elliot thinks that she likes him. Edythe Rhodes (Marilyn Yaeger), another Sorority girl, thinks that it will be fun to elope with Finly Carruthers (Leonard Tague). Everyone is surprised to find out that Deborah Mercer (Mary Dell Adams) has really fallen in love and to think she has only seen his picture! Even though she did send Howard Ross (Carl Springer), a basketball player, one of Edythe's pictures, he thinks she is all right. The Junior Class with their sponsor. Miss McGuire, broke all records as the sale of tickets netted $247.00. This money was used to finance the Junior-Senior Banquet. JS Co� v°ME0?er?n7ck°D V' w'B J0«h '° ' ?„D Adom - B- B™� i . B. Dell, C. Dicker™. B. Vosholl. B. Hoyden. J Barton H nriSSt a 0 B Sm.th, V Johnson, S Payne. Second Row: M B Losch, C Dean. J. Loshmett. J. Benton P. Johnson B Kerr leohr o' rk?n l C r F ' WeJ R G Rhode ' G Smith. J. Vertrees, B. Sidwell, D. Foreman. B. Niebur, B Moore Third Row: m' leahr. O. Chaphn. C. Greenwood. C. Jobe. C. W. Harris. 1. Coulfat. D. Hubbard. L. Coultas. H. Cross. M. Weinant. D. Yokem, B. L Wiliam, M PensfoTe.t SOPHOMORES PRESIDENT—BOB SIDWELL VICE-PRESIDENT—BOB DELL SECRETARY—BOB VOSHALL TREASURER—BOB NIEBUR CLASS ADVISER—MR. FESLER SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: (left to right) B. Vosholl, B. Dell, B. Sidwell, B. Niebur. 32 ER00JTBDN P f- C° °er' C 1 Barber' D- Beard' L Hirsheimer. J. ConkrigSt. j. Grisham. B. Capps, G Buchholz E Bi d V riS • !a J' N'flbbert S. Peebles. R. Z.mmerman, j. C. Loyd. A. Laird. R. Sparks. D. McCartney. R. McMullen. Second Row: D Grimes W sXt M ?WhSi Tnh • .° r'tK L BryT°1?.,' -i.Fr0nk' B- CrOVen' 1 •• N- M- ith. D. Musgrove. R. Sparks. B. Tipsword B L‘ Spark ' . Sallee. M. J. Wh.Hock, I. Tobias. J. Sm.fhers. B. Morrow. Th.rd Row: W. Harshmon. B. Foster. C. Foster. A. Cooper, E. Austin. W. Blickenstaft; C. Ferg on; Walk B J. Williams, R. Winters, I. Sutton. E. Robinson. Fourth Row: H. Crowder, F. lombard, B. Croigmiles, J. Dimmitt, G. Holpin, J. Kingery, H. Gleckler, M. An®®r n’ A banker, S. Swanson, B. Norton, B. Manker. J. Sheppard, V. Moore, W. Taylor. R. Ruble, E. Owens. Fifth Row: I. Hull. A. Jackson. D. long D. Griffetn, E. Garner. A B. luster. B. Dexter. D. Kelly, Mr. Fesler. B. McGlasson, T. Puterbough, M. Miller, M. I. Shelton, D. Vender Stoep, M. Seybold. H. Meyers. H. McCa lister Absent: C. Ruper , J. Nighberf, A. Norton. FRESHMEN PRESIDENT—RICHARD ZIMMERMAN VICE-PRESIDENT—WALTER BLICKENSTAFF SECRETARY—LAMBERT HIRSHEIMER TREASURER—TRACY NEESE CLASS ADVISER—MISS BUEKER FRESHMEN CLASS OFFICERS: (left to right) L. Hirsheimer, T. Neese, R. Zimmerman, W. Blicken-staff. D. Hoos, D. Bugby J. W. Ellis, D. Brawdy. T. Neese, J. Morrow, R. Miller, G. Rose, H. Kingery, J. lynch, W. McKenna, F. Smith, Jr., V. A. Kelly, O. Shel.'horse, F. Stickman. Fourth Row: B. McCarter, D. Edwards. I. Brown:ng, M. Erv n. B. J. Foote. R. Dawson, C. Dorsey, I. I. Chaplin, I Davis. J. Jackson, R. Bradburn, H. D. Wade, I. Winston. B. Smith, B. Woods, B. Kottelmon, M. leahr, M. Johnson, C. McAnarney. J. Johnson, H. Newman. M. King Fifth Row: M:ss Bueker B. Doyle, D. Blacketter, A. Dickerson, P. Baughman, D. Baughman. I. Criss, G. Gwcrtney, F. Hoover, N. Doran, E. Saylor, I. Jackson, M. A. Shade S. Runkle S. M. Smith, J. Robinson, V. Prater I. Reel, J. Wa'ton T. Wassell. Absent: D. Horshman, J. Garner. 33 34 HOMECOMING FLOATS: (Top) Home Economics; (Left) Biology; (Cen ter) F.F.A.; (Right) Biology; (Bottom) G.A.A. (Left to Right): T. Puterbough, B. A. Ducey, R. Long, C. But!er, J. Stumborg, M. Yeager, H. Garoutfe. Pittsfield High School’s First Homecoming Everyone proclaimed Pittsfield Community High School's first annual homecoming a grand success. The enthusiasm and wholehearted efforts of the entire student body pervaded the whole town and community. Everyone was keenly interested in this first homecoming. Many merchants decorated their windows in keeping with the idea of defeating the Roodhouse football team in the big homecoming game that night, and many clever and amusing ideas were worked out. The students came down town that morning armed with reams of red and black crepe paper and decorated lampposts around the square Promptly at three o'clock the parade, led by Professor Brunberg and his band in their colorful red and black uniforms, preceded by the twirlers, and John Nighbert, Saukee Chief, started around the square. The floats followed in such rapid succession it was hard to see them all, but they were clever and pretty. Dozens of boys and girls on horses and ponies, with many decorated bicycles made the procession four blocks long, reaching entirely around the square, and they went around twice giving everyone the opportunity to see them again. First place went to the Biology Club float, which had a canvas tepee on the back, with a Saukee Chief standing above a circle of braves seated around a camp fire. Second place went to the F.F.A. boys who had the float on which a Saukee Chief was seated in front of a tepee, and he had Roodhouse Goat in a cage! The goat was very much alive too! Third prize was won by the Home Ec girls who had a beautiful float depicting a harvest scene with a horn of plenty” filled with fruits of the harvest, surrounded by a bevy of pretty girls seated on the edge of the float, dressed in formals. Between the halves of the game that night the ceremony for the crowning of the queen took place. Miss Carolyn Butler, beautifully gowned in white satin, made a lovely queen, and she was crowned by Albert Ransom, the football captain. She was escorted by six pretty attendants, Helen Garoutte, Ramona Long, Thelma Puterbaugh, Marilyn Yaeger, Betty Ann Ducey, and Jeanne Stumborg. After being crowned the queen and her attendants took their places on the throne especially prepared for them. The alumni dance was attended by a large crowd, with many former graduates present from out of town. Eddie Coultas' orchestra furnished the music for the dance which provided a very happy ending for the Homecoming. 35 36 (1 t Row): B. Moore, D. Grimes, L. A. McGreevy. (2nd Row): J. Denison, A. Ransom, C. A. Barber, S. Peebles, Miss McGuire, D. Willard, B. Hayden, W. Knipmeyer, B. Kattelman. (Absent): B. Robinson. Student Council PRESIDENT VICE-PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER SPONSOR DALE WILLARD BOB ROBINSON BOB HAYDEN STUART PEEBLES miss McGuire The Student Council is one of the most important organizations in our school. One of its biggest and most important projects this year was the P.C.H.S. Homecoming. With the co-operation of the National Honor Society the Student Council made it a great success. The Council also sponsored all school parties this year. The members of the organization are not selected by the faculty, but are elected by the students. The Student Council represents the entire student body. 38 (Back Row): M. Hayden, B. Ducey, M. Knipmeyer, R. Peer, H. Horshman, E. Lacy, W. Knipmeyer, M. Kaylor, M. Yaeger, D. Elliott, L. Donohoo. (Middle Row): C. King, B. Brace, W. Winter, D. Goodin, R. Williams, D. Totsch, R. Van Blaracom, A. McCartney, L. McGreevy, D. Yokem. (Front Row): N. L. Binns, W. Stone, Miss Blaeuer, J. Stumborg, G. Chaplin. National Honor Society PRESIDENT JEANNE STUMBORG VICE-PRESIDENT WILLIAM STONE SECRETARY GLENN CHAPLIN TREASURER NORMA LEE BINNS SPONSOR MISS BLAEUER Membership in the National Honor Society is the highest honor that a student can achieve while in high school as only the upper 15% of the class is chosen. Election by the faculty to this society comes in your Junior year and your membership depends upon high scholastic, leadership, service, and character standing. Our school’s first Annual Homecoming was the brainchild’’ of this years National Honor Society and was one of the greatest successes our school has ever had. The project was well done with the help of the Student Council and Misses McGuire and Blaeuer. We hope that these two organizations can carry this on as a tradition and tribute to all our Alumni and Alma Mater. Eleven new members were elected to the Society this year and were initiated in a hilarious assembly program. 39 (Seated): B. Browning, B. Hayden, N. L. Binns, H. Willard, B. L. Belford, J. Franklin, B. G. Robinson, D. Yokem, B. Grimsley. (Standing): Mr. Foster, R. Williams, H. Grimes, L. Doyle, L J. Lewis, E. Morrow, D. Grimsley, M. Kiser, H. Wilkins, M. Knipmeyer, C. Dustin, M. Giger, H. Garoutte. Saukee JANE FRANKLIN EDITOR-IN-CHIEF NORMA LEE BINNS ASSISTANT EDITOR HELEN GRIMES FEATURE EDITOR Saukee Scoops —The Voice of Pittsfield High — got off to a late start in the fall of 1946. Finally, the first part of October, the senior class—traditional sponsors of the weekly high school news in the two county newspapers—had a class meeting and elected Mr. Foster, commercial instructor, as faculty adviser of the project. Soon thereafter another class meeting was held, and staff members were elected. Highlight of the first semester was the Pike County Republican Project, whereby the entire SAUKEE SCOOPS staff worked for one whole week in the offices of the PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN collecting news, typing it up, editing it, running errands, answering telephones, and eventually writing heads, watching the presses print the paper which they had made, and then they helped mail and distribute it. This project was the creation of Mr. Frank Parcells, publisher, and was supervised by Mr. Parcells and Mr. Jesse Thompson, editor of the PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN. SAUKEE SCOOPS was published each school week by both the PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN and the PIKE COUNTY DEMOCRAT-TIMES. Both newspapers were very cooperative with the student journalists. Second highlight of the first semester was a staff party held at the home of Helen Willard, given to the students by Mr. Foster in reward for the fine Scoops BOB G. ROBINSON SPORTS EDITOR HELEN WILLARD ORGANIZATIONS EDITOR CHARLES W. FOSTER FACULTY ADVISER work which they accomplished on the newspaper. Highlight of the second semester was the training-on-the-job” of Junior try-outs for the staff next year, from April 1 until the end of the school year, under the direction of Russell Williams, student training coordinator. Awards were made to the students in May, 1947 on a basis of service rendered as staff members, and on a basis of the total number of inches of material printed which each individual had written during the year. Jane Franklin, Editor-in-chief, was acknowledged by both newspapers and the faculty as having accomplished an outstanding job in organizing SAUKEE SCOOPS, administering it, and following through until it was actually published. In recognition of Jane's outstanding services, far above and beyond what was expected in ordinary line of duty, she was awarded a silver loving cup as a token of her extraordinary achievement. Major awards were made to the other editors and reporters who had contributed the most (in inches, and in hours of work) to SAUKEE SCOOPS during the year, and minor awards were made to other staff members who had made a substantial contribution to journalism progress during the school year. It was regretable that several staff members did not qualify for an award, but everyone admitted that being a Saukee Scooper was lots of fun, and a very worth-while experience. 40 (Standing): V. Moore, B. Coultas, R. Miller, W. Moore, B. Hayden, A. Faris, W. Stone, I. Sutton, E. Garner, S. Walk, D. Long, B. J. Williams, E. Robinson, M. Seybold, Miss Bueker. (Seated): J. Dimmitt, G. Ervin, D. McClintock, M. Penstone, B. Manker, R. Moore, M. Weinant, D. Elliott, C. Dean, A. Anderson, R. Winter, M. B. Losch. (Absent): B. Kerr, M. Knipmeyer, C. Rupert, H. Gleckler, J. Loshmett. Biology Club PRESIDENT WILLIAM STONE VICE-PRESIDENT BOB HAYDEN SECRETARY ARLENE FARIS TREASURER INEZ SUTTON REPORTER MARIDEE KNIPMEYER f Under the leadership of the competent Miss Bueker, the Biology Club is striving to carry out their aims and projects. The purpose of this organization is to give the members an opportunity to further their own interests in some specific line of biology. Some of these are Taxidermy, Collections of Entomology, Floriculture, Genetics, etc. The placque presented by the late Mr. Parcells to the best float in the Annual Homecoming Parade, was awarded to this organization. This club is a member of the Illinois Jr. Academy of Science and is affiliated with the Science Clubs of America. The meeting arranged by the Jr. Academy of Science were established again last year after being discontinued during the war. At this meeting Bil| Stone received first place on his entry of the main orders of insects at the meeting last Spring. One of the most interesting meetings of the year was a lesson in the anatomy of a cat, donated by Carl Springer. Bill Stone disected the cat after which Miss Bueker pointed out the various parts of the cat. The brain was inspected also. The diagnosis was a serious case of roundworms. The various functions of the club were enjoyed by the members attending. 41 Bock Row: Miss Bueker, D. Goodin, B. Dell, R. Niebur, B. Williams, D. Elliott. Standing at Desk: C. Springer, D. Willard, B. Brace, J. Bagby, A. McCartney, M. losch, D. Yokem. Standing at Tables: B. McCartney, M. Yaeger, B. Robinson, J. Dimmitt. Absent: D. Ator. Librarians SPONSOR—MISS BUEKER This group of students volunteered to work in the library under the direction of Miss Bueker, Faculty Librarian. Their work consisted of checking out magazines and books, and keeping the library in order. During the year about one hundred new books were added to the library. Hall Monitors SPONSOR—MR. VOSHALL Top Row: Ruth Peecher, Agnes McCartney, Leslie Anderson, Mr. Voshall, Helen Grimes, Marlene Niccum. Second Row: Bill McCartney, Glenn Chaplin, Burdette Zumwalt, Mary Dell Adams, Mardell Whitlock, Milo Smith. Bottom Row: Betty Belford, Dorothy Yokem, Helen Willard, Betty Cooley, Mary Ann Shepherd. 42 Top Row: B. Dell, A. Laird, L. Hirsheimer, G. Chaplin, J. Colver, D. McClintock, R. Zimmerman, C. W. Harris, R. Voshall, A. Ransom, R. Sidwell. Second Row: D. Grimes, M. Kiser, R. Winter, M. Frank, B. Sutter, A. Dober, M. Penstone, M. Seybold, A. Farris, L. Thomas, W. Graham. Third Row: N. Doran, A. Jackson, W. McCarter, J. Dimmit, E. Austin, R. Niebur, G. Ator, W. McKenna, D. Edwards,T. Neese, G. Rose. Front Row: W. Winter, C. Dean, I. Sutton, C. Carroll, B. Stone, N. Binns, C. King, Mrs. Wheeler. Absent: C. Rupert. The Latin Club SPONSOR—MRS. ALMA WHEELER CONSUL (PRESIDENT) WALTER WINTER TRIBUNUS (VICE-PRESIDENT) INEZ SUTTON SCRIBA (TREASURER) CHARLENE RUPERT QUAESTOR (TREASURER) CAROLYN DEAN The two Latin Classes (First and Second Years) organized the Latisocietas with membership of the two Classes. Those students who had studied third Year Latin were honorary members. For their motto the club chose Ex Nihilo Fit (No effort, no result). The programs included discussions of various phases of Roman life, Roman Culture, government, and mythology, Latin songs and plays. The social part of each club meeting was devoted to Roman games, and to games and contests involving the Latin language. The last project, the climax of the year’s activities of the club, was the Roman Banquet. The banquet afforded not only a great amount of pleasure to the club members, but it also provided an incentive to make a thorough study of the food of the Romans, and of the customs relative to their formal meals. 43 BOYS' QUARTET -C. A. Barber, B. Peebles, B. Dell, W. Winter Boys Glee Club The Boys Glee Club was a new organization at P.C.H.S. this year. Despite the handicap of it being a new organization and having no experienced singers, its eighteen members made great progress. During the year several quartets from the group sang for various functions in school and for the community. The quartet pictured here was the first quartet to function and no pictures are available of the others. Mary Penstone was the accompanist for the club. The members of the club took part in the Spring Music Festival. They sang with the allcounty mixed chorus and all-county boys chorus. Back Row: D. Ballard, B. Peebles, V. Kerr, D. McClintock, V. Morrow, W. Winter, C. A. Barber. Front Row: W. Craigmiles, L Coultas, B. Dell O. Norton, C. W. Harris, J. C. Loyd, B. Harshman, Mr. Brunberg. Absent: J. Benson, R. Robinson, J. Jackson, B. Voshall. Top Rows H. Wilkins, N. Bartlett, C. Bennett, B. J. Williams, E. Main, M. Penstone, C. Winner, M. Kaylor, S. Walk, Y. Clous, J. Smith, A. Fans, C. Butler. Second Row: R. Sparks, A. McCartney, J. Sneeden, B. Woods, R. Winter, K. McConnell, R. Peer, I. Sutton, B. Kattelman, M. Johnson, D. Grimes, L. Doyle. Third Row: C. Dustin, D. Musgrave, C. McAnarney, C. Dean, J. Weinant, E. Robinson, J. Smithers, B. Craven, D. Kelly, M. Yaeger, H. Williams, J. Johnson, B. J. Foote. Fourth Row: S. Swanson, L. Browning, B. Doyle, B. Smith, J. Puterbaugh, H. Griffeth, J. Lashmett M. Leahr, A. Jackson, P. Baughman, C. Sparks, D. Griffeth. Fifth Row: M. King, D. Baughman, I. Criss, C. Dorsey, D. Ruble, D. Elliott, Mr. Brunberg M. A. Sheppard, M. A. Shade, M. Hayden, E. J. Saylor, F. Hoover, A. Luster. Absent: M. Kiser, H. McCallister, A. Norton. Girls Glee Club PRESIDENT—INEZ SUTTON SECRETARY-TREASURER-HELEN WILKINS SPONSOR—MR. BRUNBERG The girls glee club has increased greatly in enrollment. There were sixty-six in the club during the past year. The group made four public appearances and ensembles from the group performed at other times. The girls joined with other county glee clubs to sing at the Pike County Music Festival and also took part in the all-county mixed chorus. The climax of the spring festival was the Crusaders Overture by the band and chorus which included Beautiful Saviour, sung and played by all music students of the county. 45 46 Top Row! S. Runkle, A. Fari$, L. Hirsheimer, B. Mitchell, D. Goodin, Mr. Brunberg, K. Bollman, H. Wilkins, R. Long, W. Sallee, M. Sheppard, W. Graham. Second Row: H. Finson, N. Bartlett, J. Jackson, B. Robinson, H. Gleckler, M. Leahr, C. W. Harris, N. Wheeling, Junior Smith, E. Pennock, L. Winston, A. Simmons, B. Brace, J. Benson, J. Barton, O. Norton, B. Browning, C. A. Barber, V. Kerr. Third Row: B. Kerr, • MR. DAVID BRUNBERG Mr. Brunberg came to Pittsfield from Muscatine, bwa. Since he has been at P.C.H.S. he has been successful in starting a boys glee club, nearly doubling the enrollment in the girls glee club and starting many new players on musical instruments for the band. He has also improved the twirling section. Mr. Brunberg is well liked by the students and faculty and all agree he is a very good music THE BAND PRESIDENT-ELIZABETH THOMAS VICE-PRESIDENT—HARRY FINSON SECRETARY-TREASURER—MARIDEE KNIPMEYER director. Everyone appreciates his fine display of excellent performances at the many school activities-During the year 1946-47 the P.C.H.S. band had an excellent group of 49 members. Under the direction of Mr. Brunberg the band improved greatly. Due to a change in time for practicing the band had much better rehearsals. There was still an acute shortage of instruments which was a handicap. The band made a great many spectacular performances in the past nine months. It played and made formations at twenty football and basketball games. It appeared nineteen times at other activities in Pittsfield and twice in other cities. The band purchased enough uniforms so every one would have a complete outfit. In addition to allotments of money from the school board, donations from the P.T.A. and Knights of Columbus, the Lions and Rotary Clubs furnished teams for a D. Vonder Sto«p, W. McKenna, E. Austin, B. Johnson, A. Cox, A. Dickerson, M. Seybold, P. Gard, M. Knipmeyer. fourth Row: C. Dicker-son P. Johnson, B. Woods, L. Tague, C. Bennett, E. Thomas. donkey basketball game sponsored by the band to help finance this project. The band participated in the Pike County Music Festival which was held in Pittsfield April 11. They joined with all the county bands to play several numbers. The final number for the event was an overture played by the county bands and sung by the county mixed chorus. The twirlers were always on hand at all home ball games and when the band marched. They have done an excellent job of adding color and flash to the marching band. Several members of the band and glee clubs entered the district spring solo contest which was held at Quincy, Illinois. Their names and ratings were as follows: Carolyn Bennett, Flute solo—rank III Leonard Tague, Tenor Saxophone solo—rank III Victor Kerr, Trombone solo—rank IV Otis Norton, Trombone solo—rank III C. W. Harris, Cornet solo—rank III Everett Pennock, Bass Horn solo—rank II Aubrey Smith, Bass Horn solo—rank II Inez Sutton, Girl’s High Voice solo—rank I Carolyn Bennett, Girl’s Medium Voice solo—rank II C. A. Barber, Boy's Medium Voice solo—rank II Mary Penstone, Piano solo—rank II Inez Sutton entered the State Contest at Canton, Illinois, since she received a first rating at the district. Carolyn Bennett, Leonard Tague, and Norma Bartlett took part in the Spring Music Festival at McMurray College. Top: Maridee Knipmeyer, Leonard Tague, Patricia Gard. 47 Top Row: A. Wease, 1. M. Sash, M. J. Doyle, W. Sallee, C. Winner, Y. Claus, J. Smith, S. Walk, P. Johnson, A. Walston, M. Kaylor, L. Bryant, E. Baehr, R. Smith, R. Peecher. Second Row: C. Sparks, B. J. Williams, B. McGlasson, C. J. Predmore, J. McIntyre, M. Giger, H. Crowder, N. Bartlett, M. Whitlock, G. Galloway,V. Reel, D. Moore, D. Vender Stoep, P. Baughman, J. Lashmett. Third Row: B. Belford, D. Kelly, J. Barton. K. McConnell, R. Peer, B. Sparks, B. Tipsword, R. Long, L. Lashmett, D. Capps, V. Gerard, H. Myers, M. Miller, B. Kattelman, B. Woods, M. Ervin. Fourth Row: F. Hoover, M. King, H. Willard, T. Saylor, G. Orrill, E. Ballard, M. Weinant, R. Sparks, I. Chaplin, L. Tobias, B. Cooley, M. Sheppard, L. Browning, H. Newman, D. Musgrave, A. Manker. Fifth Row: E. Garner, D. Long, R. Dawson, M. Johnson, B. Morrow, B. J. Foote, J. Johnson, K. McAnarney, M. Lea hr, H. McCallister, S. Swanson, T. Wossell, B. Doyle, I. Hull. Sixth Row: M. Shade, C. Dorsey, A. Luster, Miss Janssen, D. Griffeth, J. Benson, E. Robinson, B. Ruble, B. Browning, D. Elliot, D. Ruble. Bottom Row: M. Brown, M. Hayden, B. J. Smith, N. Miller, L. Reel, G. Gwartney, A. Dicker-son, B. Dexter, $. Smith, S. Runkle, E. Saylor. Absent: Alice Norton. Future Homemakers Club of America SPONSOR—MISS JANSSEN PRESIDENT E. ROBINSON SECRETARY J. BENSON VICE-PRESIDENT B. RUBLE TREASURER D. GRIFFETH PUBLIC RELATIONS—A. NORTON AND BARBARA BROWNING The Future Homemakers Club has grown in leaps and bounds and this is due to the sincere effort and co-operation of our club members. The theme of our club this year is To Better Human Relationships.” Our Chapter Mother is Mrs. Clark C. King, Sr. Our chapter tried to take an active part in relieving the suffering of liberated nations by sending them useful Christmas packages. It also gave a cash donation to the local hospital. A Bake Sale was sponsored to purchase a Tea Set for the department. It is also making items for Charitable Institutions. Our club has served at P.T.A. meetings and Farm Bureau Clubs, and other school activities. The outstanding event of the year is the Style Show and to climax our year is the formal dance. 48 Top Row: J. Denison, W. Knipmeyer, G. Borton, J. Cooley, V. Kerr, W. McCartney, V. Morrow, B. Zumwolt, P. Knipmeyer, M. Nighbert. Second Row: C. Wyatt, A. Ranson, D. Nighbert, W. Rupert, D. Cox, W. Smith, O. Norton, B. Browning, J. Conkright, G. Adams. Third Row: R. Moore, W. Ward, C. Dickerson, D. McCartney, P. Taylor, R. Adams, D. Adams, E. Rhodes, M. Leahr. Fourth Row: V. Moore, B. Foster, A. Cooper, B. Man-ker, R. Hubbard, R. Capps, J. Sheppard, B. Norton, W. Taylor, W. Ha-nmitt. Fifth Row: R. Bradburn, L Winston, J. Smith, O. Shellhorse, H. Gleck-ler, J. Ellis, W. Harshman, V. Kelley, F. Stickman, R. Miller. Sixth Row: L Lewis, C. Richards, G. Rhodes, R. Hayden, H. Harshman, P. Schafer, Mr. Fisher. Absent: R. Harshman. The F. F. A. SPONSOR—MR. FISHER PRESIDENT BOB HAYDEN TREASURER CLARENCE RICHARDS VICE-PRESIDENT GENE RHODES REPORTER LARRY LEWIS SECRETARY HAROLD HARSHMAN SENTINEL DALE SCHAFER The Future Farmers of America had a formal organization this year and carried on a full and worth-while program. The membership was extended to all the eligible agriculture boys and a total of fifty-two was enrolled in the organization. This year the Agriculture department has been quite busy enrolling and teaching veterans who are taking farm training. At least seventy are now enrolled with prospects for many more. Therefore, an evening school has not been established but the farm shop has been available at all times for the use of farmers and students in repair of farm machinery. Other F.F.A. students have participated in our Sectional Contests and various other activities of the organization. First Row: H. Goroutte, R. Peer, B. Grimsley, V. Gerard, J. Franklin, D. Moore. Second Row: C. Sparks, C. Butler, J. Cooley, M. Sheppard, D. Grimsley, E. Morrow, B. J. Smith, V. Reel. Third Row: L. F. Donohoo, B. A. Ducey, N. L. Binns, D. M. Totsch, M. Brown, N. Miller, A. Walston, H. Scranton. Fourth Row: M. Hayden, H. Grimes, C. Carroll, M. Whitlock, M. Giger, Miss Galloway, Mr. Foster. Absent: D. Capps, K. McConnell. Future Stenos Club SPONSOR—MISS GALLOWAY ASSISTANT SPONSOR—MR. FOSTER PRESIDENT—HELEN GAROUTTE VICE-PRESIDENT—CLEMMA SPARKS SECRETARY—ROBERTA PEER TREASURER—CAROLYN BUTLER The Future Stenos Club, a new commercial organization, started functioning in September. The year started off with the hustle and bustle of preparing a Homecoming float, an old-fashioned schoolroom. Schools and fashions have come a long way from the gay 90’s as presented by the girls in the parade. A Christmas party was held in Miss Galloway’s apartment in December. Old St. Nick didn’t forget anyone. Commercial skits on the do’s and don’t's of getting and keeping a job were presented at various meetings. The girls who took part in these skits are to be congratulated. 50 (Sitting): D. Totsch, Miss Blaeuer, R. Smith, M. J. Doyle, L. Anderson. (Standing): J. Stumborg, H. Grimes, C. Springer, G. Orrill, M. E. Newman, R. Smith, J. Franklin, E. Baehr, M. L. Roy. Absent: Bob Harshman, Donald Ator. The Spanish Club SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER The purpose of the Spanish Club is to get better acquainted with the Spanish Speaking Countries and, if possible to aid in securing a more neighborly feeling between the three Americas. In order to get better acquainted with our Spanish neighbors, each member of the Club was given the name of a Spanish boy or girl. The object of this was to have an interchanging of letters in the two languages; thereby getting a better knowledge of Spanish and English as they are used in their respective countries. One event that the club looked forward to more than that of any other was an evening spent with Mr. and Mrs. James Clark. The Clarks are very much interested in Spanish and take a trip to Spanish Speaking Countries yearly. They have many beautiful colored pictures of these countries as well as many souvenirs. Our hope is to make this organization a growing one. Junior Red Cross SPONSOR—MISS BLAEUER (Sitting): M. Knipmeyer, L. A. McGreevy, R. Peecher. (Foreground Seated): D. Goodin. (Standing): Miss Blaeuer, R. Smith. A. McCartney, H. Swartz, M. Smith, B. Zumwalt, B. Morrow. SNAPSHOTS (1) There ain’t nobody here but us chickens. (2) Legs?????? (3) No use struggling Denison, you haven’t got a chance. (4) Freaks??? (5) Big Time Operators. (6) Pitty sings. (7) Ugha-ugha-boo-ugha-boo-boo-ugha. (8) Fleet's in. (9) The reason whythe boys have suddenly become interested in Home Ec. (10) I love my wife, but oh you kid! (II) Ex-cons. (12) Prohibitionists??? 52 Top tow: B. Williams, D. Moore, M. Frank, J. White, B. Sparks, W. Salle, J. Franklin, R. Sparks, N. Bartlette, D. Musgrave, M. Johnson. Second tow: R. Long, L. Donohoo, G. Orrill, H. Newman, B. Docey, C. Dean, B. Mitchell, I. Sutton, M. Leahr, C. Butler, E. Robinson, D. Kelley. Third tow: M. Adams, D. Griffeth, M. Hayden, J. Saylor, A. Jackson, M. Shade, M. Weinant, L. Criss, T. Wassell, W. Graham, L Lashmett, R. Peer, K. McConnell. Fourth Row: E. Garner, L. Browning, B. Foote, B. Woods, B. Kattelman, D. Capps, C. Swanson, V. Gerard, J. Johnson, C. McAnarney, D. Long, A. Sheppard. Fifth Row: Miss Kriegshauser, M. Brown, N. Miller, B. McGlasson, A. Luster, D. Grimes J. Cooley, L. Tobias, C. Dorsey, F. Hoover, M. King. Sixth Row: N. Binns, E. Baehr, P. Johnson, M. Penstone, D. Totsch, A. Dober, B. Sutter, E. Main, S. Walk, B. Kerr, M. Kaylor, M. Niccum. Seventh Row: M. Doyle, T. Saylor, J. Benson, E. Morrow, C. Bennett, M. Seybold, R. Peecher, R. Smith, D. Grimsley, J. Stumborg, K. Hopper. Eighth Row: M. Losch, D. Vender Stoop, C. Bollman, H. Wilkins, M. Shelton, L. Anderson, M. Knipmeyer, B. Williams, H. Willard, B. Belford, J. Barton, R. Winter. Ninth Row: H. Grimes, D. Yokem, T. Puterbaugh, D! Elliott, M. McKinney, A. McCartney, B. Conrad, H. Griffeth, L. Doyle, L. McGreevy, A. Fan's. Tenth Row: H. Garoutte, D. Yokem, E. Thomas, C. Carroll, J. Lashmett, A. Anderson, M. Kiser, C. Dustin, E. Benson, H. Williams, M. Yaeger. Absent: H. McCarter, A. Norton, S. Runkle, C. Rupert, J. Sneeden, B. Tipsword. 54 PRESIDENT—AGNES McCARTNEY VICE-PRESIDENT—MARILYN YAEGER SECRETARY—BETTE CONRAD TREASURER—MARY PENSTONE SPONSOR—MISS KRIEGSHAUSER G. A. A. Hot dogs at football games, formal initiation with pledge ribbons, bowling at the Bowl, the Christmas Snow Ball Dance with candles and filmy dresses, a party for our mothers, the Stunt Show in March and a Play Day in April — those were the major events of the GAA this year. All this was climaxed with our banquet in May. Our largest project was the fixing of the lounge. From first hour through the eighth, and even beyond, girls painted, sewed, hammered and cleaned until all was completed. Janice Benson and Elizabeth Baehr were in charge and each has displayed her own artistic talent by painting murals on the walls. We were sport minded too! The GAA point-eager girls went roller skating at the Methodist Church and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, there was always a crowd of bowling enthusiasts at the Bowl. February brought the Telegraphic Bowling Tournament with our team placing ninth among the forty-three schools entered. Dee Elliott, Bette Conrad, Lu Lashmett, Wilmetta McKinney and Mary Penstone were the keglers representing Pittsfield's GAA. We added shuffleboard, badminton and table tennis to our activities and most any noon you could hear the ping pong ball clicking during a fast game in the lounge. In the January Tournament, Charlene Rupert earned her Table Tennis Crown. Another year will be ended with a banquet in May at which time awards will be presented to the girls having earned GAA points. 55 Top Row: R. Bradburn, J. W. Ellis, D. Harshman, E. Austin, J. Vertrees, D. McCartney, C. W. Harris, L. Hirsheimer, $. Payne, B. Hayden, D. Nighbert, C. A. Barber, D. McClintock, B. Johnson, D. Henry, J. Collver, D. Foreman, W. Coultas, D. Adams, R. Sidwell, R. Niebur. Second Row: L. J. Lewis, R. Peck, E. Lacy, O. Chaplin, J. Denison, G. Barton, G. Rhodes, R. Dell, S. Peebles, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard, D. Robinson, W. Rupert, R. Robinson, D. Schafer, H. Luster, Coach Smith. Bottom Row (Seated): C. Richards, R. Henry, R. Brace, C. Wya’t, D. Ator, B. McCartney, B. Harshman, G. Chaplin, C. King, W. Winter, V. Morrow, A. Ransom, R. Voshall, B. Peebles, R. Robinson, G. Watkins, R. Kattelman. (Kneeling): C. Springer, Mgr.; C. Dickerson, Mgr. Football Group For the third straight year Pittsfield reigns as the king of the Illinois Valley Football. This years edition of the Saukees began the season under a tremendous handicap—that of following two consecutive Championship teams, one of which was considered the equal of any team in Pittsfield’s History. This did not keep the Saukees from capturing their third consecutive championship under coach Glen Smith. From the outset it was evident that Pittsfield faced a real fight to hold their kingpin birth. The Saukees were forced to taste defeat at the hands of Jacksonville—the only blemish on their record. From that time on the team proceeded to roll up some of the biggest scores in Saukee Conference History. With the exception of a tie with Roodhouse, the Saukees were victorious in all of their remaining games. This tie gave the Saukees a Co-Championship with Roodhouse. Coach Glen Smith should receive a great share of the credit for bringing to Pittsfield a winning football team. In three years of Conference Play under Coach Smith the Saukees have won nineteen, lost one, and tied one—quite a record in itself. Coach Smith is admired and respected by all who come in contact with him, as a gentleman and as a great coach. He has brought honor to Pittsfield as the leader of the men to be of Pittsfield High. The School is proud and rightly so of this years football team and of the coach too! This was a great combination that will be remembered as long as the Saukees are seen in action. WALTER WINTER (Senior): One of the best Centers in Illinois Valley Conference History. A great defensive line backer and offensive blocker, he was an important cog in Pittsfield’s mighty football machine for three seasons. He was selected all-Conference Center this season. BRUCE PEEBLES (Junior): Bruce doubled at both fullback and end this season. A boy of plenty of what-it-takes, Bruce, should really go next year as Co-Captain of the Saukees. GEORGE WATKINS (Senior): Pittsfield's version of Tom Harmon, George burned up the Conference with his beautiful broken field runs. George not only can run, pass and kick, but is the best money player on the ball club. When the chips are down, George gets the call. He too was selected as all-Conference left half back. GLEN CHAPLIN (Senior): A great ball handler and the best on pass defense on the entire ball club. Glenn's deception at quarter-back netted a lot of yardage. ROBERT ROBINSON (Senior): Bob was a hard worker and a good trainer. He was the outstanding blocking back on the ball club, whose position at quarter-back will need be filled next year. Bob ran the T” to perfection all season long. BOB HARSHMAN (Senior): Bob played end on this years ball club, a tough assignment when you consider that he weighed in at 1 35 lbs. Bob was the best tackier on the ball club and gave the fans something to talk about as he snagged passes out of the hands of the boys twice his size. WILLIAM McCARTNEY (Senior): Was the right tackle on the ball club after the injury to Bunny Richards. Mac was always there for more, no matter how tough the going. He could double at the end when needed. CHARLES WYATT (Junior): A guard who liked it rough. Duck” liked to mix with the big boys who never found tougher opposition. Charley will be back next year to give his all to make the Saukee line an immovable object. RICHARD HENRY (Junior): A real fighter Penny will be a stalwart tackle in next years line. He never gives up, the rougher the better. He was one of the reserves that made an Illinois Valley Conference Championship a reality. BOB KATTLEMAN (Sophomore): A hard driving half back, Bob was also noted for his long kicks which stopped the opposition before they could leave their tracks. Bob was also superior on defense. The next two years Bob should be even better. CLARENCE RICHARDS (Junior): A guard who always could be relied upon regardless of what situation arose. Bud was a pillar of granite in Pittsfield’s line this year, constantly catching opposing backs behind the line of scrimmage. Bunny was one of the boys who really found himself this year. DON ROBINSON (Junior): A reserve back who could hit the line hard. A fine defensive back, Con will improve as he goes along. Next year should see Don playing some bang up football for the Saukees! ROBERT BRACE (Senior): The biggest man on the squad, Bob could not be moved. He played guard and provided the reserve strength necessary for a good line — a championship line. Bobo will be missed next year. DONALD ATOR (Junior): Don played center this season. As a sub for Walt, Don intercepted two passes against Carrollton and ran about 60 yards for touchdowns. He will be back next year and should really go. ROBERT VOSHALL (Sophomore): Bob played end this season, a position which seemed to be made for him. Bob played good football all season and should really go next year. WALTER RUPERT (Senior): Wally was a guard this season. He liked to play football and seldom missed a practice. Wally is another senior who will be gone next year. CLARK KING (Senior): Clark played guard for this years champions. He is a boy who loves to play football. CAPTAIN “AB RANSOM (Senior): Ab was the mainstay who constantly kept the boys going when the going was tough. As Captain he performed magnificently. His great line play constantly kept the opposition rocked back on their heels. Ab will be one of those who will be the hardest to replace next year. He was selected as all-Conference left tackle this season. COACH GLEN C. SMITH: There have been some great football coaches since the turn of the century: Rockne, Bierman, Zuppke, Stagg, Crisler, Yost, etc. We of Pittsfield believe we have their equal in coach GLEN C. SMITH. One of those modest beings the Web”, as he is affectionally called by his athletes, is a perfect gentleman and a perfect coach. FootballLett erme, Football Jackson vi Je Louis a ft � Pleasant Hi ll Jersey viHe C arro tor ■% White H a I'M | Roodhoase Gree n f i eU Winchester o re s , They 5 t tne J70 omd 3 28 39 31 7 32 9 0 7 7 5 ? 7 7 7 1fj jj C Richards' V borrow8 RHarsfJ H G. Wai k i n 5 C. W i a 11 Top Row: C. Dickerson, Mgr.; J. Dimmitt, J. Ellis, R. Peck, C. Barber, C. Harris, D. McClintock, D. Nighbert, J. Loyd, J. Grisham, D. Hubbard, D. Edwards. Second Row: Mr. Kindle, R. Niebur, R. Dell, R. Sidwell, D. Henry, J. Colver, R. Zimmerman, D. Beard, S. Peebles, D. Robinson, O. Chaplin, W. Blickenstaff, C. Spinger, Mgr. Third Row: Coach Smith, J. Denison, D. Ator, B. Zumwalt, W. Winter, G. Watkins, R. Robinson, G. Chaplin, R. Voshall, R. Kattelman, B. Peebles. Basketball The Saukee Indians of Pittsfield High School hod a fairly successful season. The Smithsonian quintet fashioned a 21-8 record for the 46-47 competition— a season that saw the Higbee High Warriors capture a Regional Tournament, their second consecutive Championship in this tournament, and second place in the strong Jacksonville Invitational Tournament. The braves of '46-47 displayed a top brand of spirit play. Five seniors depart from the ranks this year—five that will not be soon forgotten. BASKETBALL SCORES Pittsfield . . . 45 — Bluffs 17 Pittsfield 32 Pittsfield . 38 — Beardstown 36 Pittsfield 22 Pittsfield . 29 - Rood house 27 Pittsfield 63 — Rushville 33 Pittsfield . . .37 — 43 Pittsfield 44 Pittsfield 28 — Wood River. 34 Pittsfield 52 — Griggsville 50 Pittsfield . 59 — Barry 20 Pittsfield 45 — Quincy. . . 40 Pittsfield 35 - Jacksonville 42 Pittsfield 47 — Jacksonville . . . . 45 Pittsfield 79 — Bluffs 21 Pittsfield 57 — Notre Dame 31 Pittsfield 55 - Hannibal 35 Pittsfield 42 — Mt. Sterling 46 60 — 33 43 Pittsfield 57 - Winchester 50 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT JACKSONVILLE INVITATIONAL Pittsfield 43 — Nebo 27 TOURNAMENT Pittsfield 53 — Barry 27 Pittsfield 50 - Kincaid 45 Pittsfield 47 — Winchester . 24 Pittsfield 47 - Central Catholic of E. St. Louis 37 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT Pittsfield . . 36 - Routt 37 Pittsfield 33 — Routt 35 61 COACH GLENN SMITH This was the third year of the Smith reign in Pitt;-field —a successful year. His basketball quintet advanced to the Sectional Tournament, took second place in the Jacksonville Invitational, and marched to their second consecutive Regional Championship. Coach Smith is admired by all, not only for the games he wins, but for his sportsmanship, leadership, and gentlemanly traits. He is in his 20th year coaching High School Athletics. ASSISTANT COACH GEORGE KINDLE When the bouquets are passed out for the I 946-47 season, a certain George Franklin Kindle should receive orchids. His great work and patience with the scrubs should pay off in years to come. BASKETBALL LETTERMEN ’46- 47 George Watkins (Captain): The leader of the Saukee five displayed some of the finest basketball in this section. The only thing wrong with George, is the fact that he is a senior. Robert Robinson: Bob was one of the best trainers on the squad. He was forced to retire at the end of the first semester because of eligibility. Bob was sorely missed as he was an important cog in Pittsfield victory. Walt Winter: Played a great center on this years five. His beautiful ball handling and uncanny rebounding brought home many a enemy scalp: Another senior will be missed next year. Glenn Chaplin: A tricky floor man who led this years team in scoring. As he is also a senior, he leaves another large pair of shoes to be filled. Burdette Zumwalt: Birdie worked his way to the first team from 8th hour gym class. A senior who paid off when top reserve strength was needed. Jim Denison: Jim improved tremendously as the season progressed. He will be back next year. Don't be surprised if he doesn't make the State in '48. Bob Kattelman: The only sophomore letterman. Bob should really go next year. Bob is cool and collective. He does best when the heat’s on. Bruce Peebles: Bruce got better as the year progressed. A junior this year, Bruce will be back to lead next year’s Saukee attack. 62 Peppy, classy and collegiate best describes the four cheerleaders—Cathy Bollman, Lucille Lashmett, Thelma Saylor, and Hilda Williams. Elected early in the fall, they practiced many hours until they became a well co-ordinated team. They have been clever in planning unique pep meetings and have always been a colorful quartette at every game. The Oskie Wow Wow”, a booklet of cheers, was produced and sold by the cheer- Cl) 661 1 BO Q 6TS leaders at the Homecoming Football Game. The girls used this money to buy new uniforms. Their wardrobe now consists of two complete outfits. The ever popular white pleated skirt with a red sweater has been supplemented with new red wool peddle-pushers and white sweaters. Many new cheers and ideas have been contributed by the girls and they have been loyal leaders and followers of all the athletic activities at school. Top Row: V. Lord, R. McMullen, B. Conger, S. Peebles, P. McCartney, P. Beard, R. Zimmerman, J. W. Ellis, W. Blickenstaff, D. Nighbert, R. Miller. Second Row: S. Payne, Le Voy Coultas, G. Halpin, P. Henry, W. Coultas, Le Roy Coultas, W. Winter, V. Kerr, R. Hubbard, B. Voshall, B. Sidwell, R. Dell. Third Row: Coach Smith, Mgr. C. Springer, O. Chaplin, R. Robinson, B. Peebles, G. Watkins, B. Kattelmen, D. Ator, B. Robinson, R. Van Blaracom, Mgr. C. Dickerson. Left to right: H. Williams C. Bollman Miss Kriegshouser T. Saylor L. Lashmett Sponsor: Miss Kriegshouser (I) Hurray for our side! (2) A suspenseful moment?? (3) Don’t let ’em get that boll, Jim. (4) Three's a crowd but ten’s a congestion.......(5) Hey, ref, we get that ball. (6) A good shot, Georgie— (7) Make it, Bruce! (8) Walt, you just gotta make it! 64 (I) The human centipede. (2) Ah, 'tis perfect! (3) I pledge allegiance to the flag— (4) Struttin' their stuff. (5) Now, girls, if you drop her . . . (6) Look out! Here I come! (7) Ssssss—Boom—Bah. 65 SENIOR IT was a lazy sunny September 2nd in 1943 that P.C.H.S. was blessed by the entrance of ninety exceptionally exceptional Freshmen. Green?? Yes, but not for long, for the next few weeks brought not only the adjustment of these young innocents to the mannerisms of ye olde institution but the organization of their precocious class under the supervision of Miss Mary G. Blaeuer. Jeanne Stum-borg was chosen president. Bob Harshman, vice-president, Ramona Long, secretary, treasurer was Helen Willard and the Student Council treasurer was Norma Lee Binns. Then the upperclassmen felt it their duty to welcome these cute lil’ froshies with an initiation party. OWI! What a party! From early morn we were attired in overly large apparel and bore the ridicule of the upperclassmen (and also their books)—till late evening when we attended our first all school party” and slaughtered the two-step. With this over we began to settle down somewhat—studying and obeying rules. (Well, after all we were still new). The first six weeks reports were issued and — well on to more pleasant things. Our first class party! A couple of wagons, hayless and overflowing with rollicking, rosy-cheeked frosh and rapidly graying chaperones, made its slow but interesting way to Stuart Griffeth's farm where a feast of weiners, marshmallows and other edibles were burnt over a huge bonfire. Everyone enjoyed themselves and the bonfire but it was a whole week before everyone had completely thawed out. Then, of course, came the semester exams and tournaments and the usual things in a high school curriculum. After this we were free again—only for three months. We came tripping gaily back to our Alma Mater as sunny sophomores on September 4th. Having become accustomed to the folkways of P.C.H.S. we immediately organized our class with Bob Harshman as president, George Watkins as vice-president, Walter Winter as secretary and Barbara Browning as treasurer. The Student Council secretary was Jeanne Stumborg and Sponsor was Miss Nellie Dell. With this out of the way we had nothing else to do but torment the freshies, who were considerably greener than we were, and upset the nervous system of our beloved faculty. The only alternative we had was to study—but after all!!! The class party that year was a hilarious hay- ride. One cool autumn eve, two waggons full of these sunny sophs began, in good faith, a delightful itinery to Bob Harshman's farm for a wiener roast. As fate would have it only one wagon crossed the finish line, the other, having broken down three or four times along the way, went back to the school and partook of their unusual repast in the gym. Fun? Yes, but those poor chaperones. While having all this fun we lost track of passing time. Here it was Christmas vacation—last minute cramming, with a fervent promise on our lips to study more. Then those fatal semester exams. 0000000!!! What a headache! After we had fully recuperated we settled down to enjoy the tournament. As sophomores we were pretty interested in our basketball team since three of our athletes played regularly on the first team. We lost both the Winchester Tournament and the Regional to Winchester by one point. Back again, feeling quite mature, we came as jolly Juniors. As all juniors we were looking forward to this eventful year. So after organizing our class with Walter Winter as president, Robert G. Robinson as vice-president, Bob Harshman as secretary, Bill McCartney as treasurer and Dale Willard vice-president of Student Council and of course with Miss McGuire as the ever-loving Junior class sponsor, we then concentrated on the annual Junior class play. Our class broke all records— both financial and dramatic. The critics (ahem) claimed it was one of the best Junior plays ever produced in P.C.H.S. We made over $320 and cleared about $240. The Junior class will never forget the play—every one worked hard and long to make it the success it was. November 16 was not only the eve of our dramatic debut but we had a festive celebration for all Juniors afterwards, which consisted of a dance and a party in the gym. Twas a gala evening for all. That year saw us through three tournaments. The Winchester Invitational at which we obtained the second place trophy and the Pittsfield Regional when we walked off the floor with the first place trophy, and into the Sectional which we lost to Quincy by 10 points. The Event of every Junior year is, of course, the Junior and Senior Banquet which was held on May 8th. The decorating committee slaved and beat their so-called brains out to give the Seniors of ’46 what we thought a very beautiful and unforgettable banquet. The theme carried out was 66 HISTORY Fairyland. The legion hall was decorated to look like the woods, with pastel streamers and glittering stars overhead. Carl Landrum’s orchestra min-streled the evening and everyone enjoyed dancing to his music. However the factor that made our banquet different and unforgettable was the crowning of the Fairy Queen. The Queen was chosen by the members of the Board of Education and their wives, on the basis of how she looked that evening and what she had done toward the Banquet. The chairman of the decorating committee, our pretty and talented Jeanne Stumborg, was chosen Fairy Queen with vivacious Virginia Duck Nichol and lovely Zelma Windmiller, who were seniors, chose as attendants. The Queen was crowned by the class president, Walter Winter. The crowning of a Banquet Queen is being considered as an annual event. We hope it becomes one for it is truly something to remember. Here we are again, but as Seniors. Yes, finally we have reached the cherished goal which we, as Freshmen, looked upon with awe and esteem shining in our eyes—especially at the way seniors seemed to get out of so many classes. But, we are slaving away at our studies in this dear old institution. Why? No, we haven't had a change of heart, we just don’t want to take our final exams. Can you blame us? Seems all we do, however, is prepare for graduation—selecting name card and invitations and shedding many tears over our senior pictures. Ah! Cruel Life!! Oh, yea! We, as seniors, introduced to P.C.H.S. an event we hope will become a tradition. (Eh, underclassmen?) That's right, we mean Homecoming at Pittsfield Community High School! On October 25, the date of the Pittsfield vs. Roodhouse football game, the students of the aforementioned House of Learning entertained the Alumni with a Pep Rally, and what the Hollywoodians would call a minor extravaganza —the Parade. The beautiful and clever floats that comprised the parade were the result of much hard and tedious work on the part of every student in P.C.H.S. Then, of course, came the game at which the Homecoming Queen, with her attendants, was crowned by Captain Ab Ransom. The beautiful Carolyn Butler was chosen Queen by the student body, as were her pretty attendants Ramona Long, Helen Garoutte, Jeanne Stumborg, Bette Ann Ducey, Thelma Puterbaugh, and Marilyn Yaeger. After the ceremony the spotlight returned to the game and the final score was tied, 7 to 7. In spite of feeling a little disappointed the gridiron heroes, the students, the alumni and faculty trudged back to their beloved Alma Mater where they ended the festivities by dancing to the music of Eddie Coultas' orchestra. The Homecoming was a tremendous success, thanks to the National Honor Society and Student Council who sponsored the event. Mercy!!! The Christmas vacation was over already and the outlook less cheerful. Semester exams. One consolation, however, was that those were the last we would have to write in P.C.H.S.— perhaps. Next, of course, came the tournaments — the Regional, which saw our fabulous first ten” the winner. March and April saw us through many activities among which was the big all-school party of the year with an orchestra and clever decorations. More fun! Thank you. Student Council. Of course, next on the agenda was the senior play, a clever mystery-comedy, which was a howling success. As usual, however, we managed to have a gay time in spite of the lessons heaped upon us. The majority of us were overcome with that inevitable disease, Spring Fever, but the few who had enough energy roamed the halls yelling, Open the door, Richard or singing Deah ain’t nobody heah but us chickens. May came all too suddenly for most of us bringing with it the big event of the year. We mean the Junior-Senior Banquet. It was a lovely banquet, juniors, and we want to tell you that we enjoyed very much the Spanish setting with its gay and colorful decorations. Also, we might add that the music furnished by Carl Landrum was strictly smo-o-o-th for dancing. Our class, under the leadership of President, Bob Brace, vice-president. Bill McCartney, secretary, Bob Harshman, treasurer, Walter Winter, and with the able counsel of Miss Blaeuer, has achieved much that is outstanding and we hope we continue to do so. And now approaching us is the ultimate finis of our high school career. Graduating. We are leaving this dear old institution with tears in our hearts and stars in our eyes. Good-bye, faculty and underclassmen, it has been nice living and learning with you. Hoiman da Historian. 67 (I) Sunday Go To Meetin' (2) We aren't as crazy as thinkel peep we are! (3) Guess who? (4) Little Preach. (3) Cast that leg out, Lou! (6) Oooops!!! (7) The morning after. (8) The four bee’s. (9) Mourners. (10) P.C.H.S. termites. (II) Running competition for the Westmore Bros. (12) On my merry oldsmobile. (13) Eloping??? (14) What—no halo? (IS) Bangs!!! CLASS WILL OF '47 I, Robert Adams, do will and bequeath my American History book and all that goes with it to George Ervin. I, Leslie Anderson, do will and bequeath my ability to concentrate on one subject for hours at a time to Evelyn Benson. I, James Bagby, do will and bequeath my popularity with the opposite sex to John Nighbert. I, Betty Belford do will and bequeath my love for fish markets to Hugh Wade. I, Donald Ballard, do will and bequeath my Bookkeeping Text and Work books along with the unfinished exercises to Miss Galloway and Class of 1948. I, Glenn Barton, do will and bequeath my interest in 4-H to Barbara Kerr. I, Norma Lee Binns, do will and bequeath my collection of Panda Bears to Laura Faye Donohoo. I, John Benson, do will and bequeath my unusual sense of humor to Worman McKenna. I, Robert Brace, do will and bequeath my royal flush to Lambert Hirsheimer. I, Maxine Brown, do will and bequeath my cheerfulness to Eleanor Craigmiles. I, Barbara Browning, do will and bequeath my quiet manner to Hilda Williams. I, Lela Capps, do will and bequeath my good naturedness to Jackie McIntyre. I, Crystal Carroll, do will and bequeath my self-revised dictionary to Catherine McAnarney. I, Glenn Chaplin, do will and bequeath my veracious nature to Paul Durham. I, Yvonne Claus, do will and bequeath my brunette beauty to Carolyn Bennett. I, Francis Cooley, do will and bequeath my studious nature to Gene Buchholz. I, Carl Dorsey, do will and bequeath my noon-day taxi to anyone who can drive the thing. I, Mary Jo Doyle, do will and bequeath my speedy speeches to Francis Hoover. I, Louise Eckert, do will and bequeath my interest in Griggsville to Wanda Graham. I, Jane Franklin, do will and bequeath my ability to write editorials to Marcella Hayden. I, Helen Garoutte, do will and bequeath my nickname Blondie to Charlotte Dustin. I, Marjorie Giger, do will and bequeath my love for commercial work to Roberta Peer. We, Erma Morrow and Beatrice Grimsley, do will and bequeath our giggles to Mr Foster. I, Dorothy Grimsley, do will and bequeath my interest in Pleasant Hill to Betty Cooley. I, He’en Grimes, do will and bequeath my argumentative nature to Erma Main. I, Dorothy Goodin do will and bequeath my nick-name, Muscles , lo Lee Winston. I, Robert Harshman, do will and bequeath my women problems to my younger brother, Dick. I, Marlin Hugh as, do will and bequeath my chubby stature to Brenner Johnson. I, Shirley Hull, do will and bequeath my quiet ways to Bertha Sparks. I, Victor Kerr, do will and bequeath my horse-hair coat to Barbara Sutter. I, Phillip Knipmeyer, do will and bequeath my love for Farm Mechanics to Clarence Richards. I, Clark King, do will and bequeath my oratorical abilities to Jeanne Walton. I, Lucille Lashmett, do will and bequeath my limberness to Carolyn Bennett. I, Ramona Long, do will and bequeath my dancing ability to Donna Yokem. I, Helen McCarter, do will and bequeath my allergy to tobacco to Jeannine Sneeden. I, Agnes McCartney, do will and bequeath my loathing of gossip to J. C. Loyd. I, Bill McCartney do will and bequeath my broad shoulders to Bob, Mouse , Niebur. I, Correll McCulloch, do will and bequeath my noon-day chauffeur to Bette Conrad. I, Lois Ann McGreevy, do will and bequeath my ability to go steady to Bob Moore. I, Wilmetta McKinney, do will and bequeath my ability to hold my liquids to Bob Jones. I, Colleen Moore, do will and bequeath my unusual last name to the Moore Twins. I, Virden Morrow, do will and bequeath my careful driving to Don Ator. I, Mary Ellen Newman, do will and bequeath my stately walk to my sister Hazel. I, Otis Norton, do will and bequeath my pleasing manner to Duane Cox. I, Gloria Orrill, do will and bequeath my poise while making a speech to Nora Wheeling. I, Ruth Peecher, do will and bequeath my devotion to the teaching profession to Marilyn Kiser. I, Jean Predmore, do will and bequeath my love of red hair to Bud Johnson. I, Dolores Pope, do will and bequeath my typing speed to Carl Springer. I, Albert Ransom, do will and bequeath my ability to take a joke to Charlie Wyatt. I, Jean Reeder, do will and bequeath my height to Lois Criss. I, Robert Robinson, do will and bequeath my assortment of facial expressions to Richard Zimmerman. I, Mary Lou Roy, do will and bequeath my long fingernails to Dee Elliott. I, Walter Rupert, do will and bequeath my short and compact physique to David McClintock. I, Betty Ruble, do will and bequeath my interest in Nebo to Mr. Kindle. I, Laura Mae Sash, do will and bequeath my interest in returned veterans to Helen McCallister. I, Thelma Saylor, do will and bequeath my position as cheerleader to Marilyn Kaylor. I, Joan Smith do will and bequeath my beautiful black tresses to Betty Ann Ducey. I, Milo Smith, do will and bequeath my position as third hour Hall Monitor to Frank Schneph. I, Rebecca Smith, do will and bequeath my neat and stately appearance to Marilyn Yaeger. I, Robert Smith, do will and bequeath my ability to get along with the teachers to Buster Moore. I, Paul Stecker, do will and bequeath my typing speed to Jim Denison. I, Jeanne Stumborg, do will and bequeath my position as the only girl in Physics class to Maridee Knipmeyer. I, Bill Stone, do will and bequeath my position as Editor-in-Chief of the Saukee Annual to anyone who craves work. I, Harold Swartz, do will and bequeath my ability of disturbing class to Harold Harshman. I, Liz Thomas, do will and bequeath my quiet and reserved manner to Marilyn King. I, Donna Mae Totsch, do will and bequeath my Interest in a school Orchestra to Leonard Tague. I, Ronald Van Blaracom, do will and bequeath my love for referees to Carl Springer. I, Adamae Wease, do will and bequeath my ability to say nuuuummmber Pleeeeeze to Rena Wackerman. I, George Watkins, do will and bequeath my ability to keep in training to Bob Kattelman. I, Jeanine White, do will and bequeath my ability to skip school successfully to Mary Ann Sheppard. I, Mardell Whitlock, do will and bequeath my uncanny sneeze to my sister Mary Jane. I, Russell Williams, do will and bequeath Lois Ann to no-one. I, Dale Willard, do will and bequeath my fickle eye to Bob Voshall. I, Donald Wilder, do will and bequeath my zest for American History to Bill Browning. I, Helen Wilkins, do will and bequeath my love of arguments to Cathie Bollman. I, Helen Willard, do will and bequeath my curvascious figure to Betty Mitchell. I, Walter Winter, do will and bequeath my ability to blow bubble gum to Jay Ellis. I, Dorothy Yokem, do will and bequeath my interest in under classmen to Mary Penstone. I, Burdette Zumwalt, do will and bequeath my ambitious and studious nature to Larry Lewis. 69 I BIG MOMENTS fc 11 f 11[ Ml:' I;1 ■ 11T1.,, 1, Hi; CLASS PROPHECY THE EVE OF GRADUATION, May 28, 1947 — A traveling fortune teller in the little town of Pittsfield, Illinois, received a visitor. She seems to be deep in thought as the Swami gazes into his crystal ball. The Swami speaks, Aha, the Swami River knows all, sees all, tells all. He addresses his visitor, You are Miss Mary G. Blaeuer, you are a teacher in the Pittsfield Community High School, and you have come to see me about the future of the present graduating class. Yes?” Miss Blaeuer nods, and the Swami continues, You are proud of your class. He says, It has been a good class and will continue to do better. Of course, there are a few exceptions, but on the whole they will turn out very well, indeed. I see the ministers and J.P.'s will be kept busy in the marriage department. In fact they have already started with Norma Binns, Lela Capps, and Mardell Whitlock now married. Professor Russell Williams, who will build a rocket and fly to the moon, will marry Lois Ann McGreevy; Bob Robinson, the famous sportscaster, will hitch up with Helen Willard; then there's Albert (strongman) Ransom, Leslie Anderson, Mary Ellen Newman, Ramona Long, Dorothy Grimsley, Betty Belford, Betty Ruble, Shirley Hull, Adamae Wease, who will desert the class and marry outsiders, whom you probably know. There's always a few black sheep in any crowd, of course. Bob Brace will run a gambling house in Detroit, III. with Mayor Walter Winter taking a large cut of the profit. Also, Liz Thomas will be convicted of the axe murder of her fourth husband, and Dale Willard and James Bagby will always be broke, but that is a small percentage of such a large class. Clark Chapman King, Jr. will be elected for his second term as President in the White House; his campaign manager Carl Dorsey does a fine job. His main opponent for the fourth term will be Donna Totsch, who plans to rid the world of cigars, but her defeat will be very definite. Jane Franklin’s Inquiring Reporter column, and Marlin Hughes’ Views on the News will appear regularly in the Carroll Syndicate of which Crystal Carroll is editor. Milo Smith, Bob Smith, and Harold Swartz will operate a Super Service Station, mostly servicing trucks from Glenn Chaplin's coast to coast truck line. Dr. William Stone and Dr. Agnes McCartney will make their mark in the world by establishing the Consolidated Castor Oil Company, and selling medical products guaranteed to kill or cure. Two former book reviewers, Gloria Orrill and Mary Jo Doyle will arouse a nationwide controversy by banning Ruth Peecher's book, Confessions of a Schoolteacher” from the market. Supreme Court Judge, Donald Ballard, will decide in favor of the author, himself being a former school teacher. The city of Pittsfield will grow too, becoming a manufacturing and art center. Also, the 1 6th term of Ronald Dale Van Blaracom as mayor will set a new record. The corporation of McCartney, Harsh-man, and Morrow will turn out everything from bottle caps to inter-planetary rockets. The cooperate farm run by Phil Knipmeyer and Glenn Barton will supply food for the city. The nursing home run by Marjorie Giger, Mary Lou Roy, and Laura Mae Sash will become famous for its excellent service to disabled vets. As I said before, the city will become a great art and musical center. The art museum established by Debris Pope, will feature many masterpieces including some by Jeanne Stumborg. Victor Kerr's symphonic orchestra will include such famous musicians as Otis Norton, Helen Wilkins, and Dorothy Goodin. Also in the Calendar Art class there will be Carrel McCulloch painting such models as Jeannine White and Helen McCarter. Harry Finson will establish a night club with food prepared by Colleen Moore and Louise Eckert. The floor show will consist of Paul Stecker furnishing the music, Barbara Browning as vocalist, and Helen Garoutte as torch singer. The John Benson and Donald Wilder comedy team will be very popular. Lucille Lashmett as an acrobat and Joan Smith and Yvonne Claus doing a sister act will be sensational. George Watkins sets a new world record by running the mile in four minutes in the Olympics held at Pittsfield. 72 Leaving Pittsfield, Bob Adams will make a fortune prospecting for gold in Canada, while Erma Morrow and Ima Jean Reeder set a new record for cross-country hiking. Helen Grimes and Jean Predmore will gain recognition as missionaries in the Antartic. Wilmetta McKinney will start a new fad by going over Niagara Falls in a coffin. Dorothy Yokem will make news as the only life guard at Coney Island who can’t swim. Maxine Brown will be known as the power behind Grandma's Bakery. Beatrice Grimsley as John L. Lewis' secretary will be held responsible for Mr. Lewis' internment in a mental institution. Then there is Wally Rupert—who will invent a mouse trap powered by atomic radiation. And last but not least there's Burdette Zumwalt and Thelma Saylor who get married after setting a new record for flag pole sitting. So you see,” the Swami concludes, Miss Blaeuer, you have a right to be proud of your class of '47. PENELOPE, THE PROPHETESS. Senior Class Play The senior class of 1947 presented this year a mystery-comedy entitled, The Scarecrow Creeps.” Everyone knows, of course, that this class is bubbling over with talent (ahem) so a double cast was necessary to produce the play. The story deals with a treasure hunt for the fabulous Carita Diamond by the surviving relatives of the villainous Roderick Gage, (Glenn Chaplin and Clark King) who is about to die and chooses to will his ill-gotten fortune to whomever figured out the only clue, which is a meaningless poem, and finds the diamond. Roderick had invited his remaining family to his home on the anniversary of the tragic deaths of his cousins Anthony and Dora Gage, the real owners of the Carita Diamond. The guests were: Roderick's nephew, Dr. Kenneth Gage (Russell Williams and Robert Robinson). He was a young doctor and whose own father’s medical practice Roderick purposely ruined. Annabelle and Perry Gage were the widowed sister-in-law and nephew of Roderick. Annabelle (Lois Ann McGreevy and Crystal Carroll) was Roderick’s former fiancee but jilted him and married his brother. Perry (Harry Finson and Victor Kerr) was a struggling young author and a rival to Kenneth for the affections of their counsin Norma. Norma (Dorothy Yokem and Jeanne Stumborg) was the young and beautiful niece of Roderick and his cousin Amelia. Amelia (Donna Totsch and Agnes McCartney) was a spinster, who believed in spiritualism and always seemed to sense some overpowering peril to befall the family. There was one factor which seemed to be forever putting the guests into mad confusion—the scarecrow. An evil, hideous-looking creature dressed in rags and lurking about the house with murderous intentions. His chief victim was the easily frightened maid, Maudie Hobbs (Dorothy Goodin and Rebecca Smith) and the job of quieting her fears seemed to fall upon the butler, Adam Throgg (William Stone and Ronald Van Blaracom). Also the colored cook, Aunt Zinnia Washington (Elizabeth Thomas and Mardell Whitlock), tried her best to comfort her son. Trailing Arbutus (Dale Willard and Bob Jones!. In the end the mystery is cleared up and the diamond found. Everybody is happy, including the casts who with the help of their untiring directors. Miss Bueker and Bob Brace, have worked for five long weeks to present one of the best plays ever produced in P.C.H.S. 73 CLARK THEATRE PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS ’47 SENIORS . . . PITTSFIELD SHIPPER’S ASSOCIATION R. A. Kelly, Owner FUTURE STENO'S OF AMERICA Sponsors—H. R. Galloway, C. W. Foster SUNSHINE STORE, INC., Pittsfield, Illinois Wayne Feeds—Baby Chicks Poultry Supplies—Farm Equipment Phone 260 Pike County Coal Company Pittsfield, Illinois W. G. GROTE, OWNER 74 Best Wishes to the Seniors, 1947 frank McCartney THE PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE CO. AUTHORIZED MORTGAGE LOAN SOLICITOR—REAL ESTATE BROKER 75 THE PIKE COUNTY REPUBLICAN COMPLETE NEWS OF PIKE COUNTY FOR OVER A CENTURY MORE THAN 5,000 CIRCULATION ★ J. M. Thompson, Editor Mrs. Frank E. Parcells, Publisher PIKE COUNTY’S OLDEST AND LARGEST NEWSPAPER When in Pittsfield Visit DAINTY DRESS SHOP Compliments of Austin Meat Market PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS ★ SEE OUR Phone 425 Williamson s Bakery “THE HOME OF FINE PASTRIES 76 CAROL KINGS AND TRUDY HALLS Heine” Williamson, Prop. BUSTER BROWN FOR BOYS ★ BROWN SHOE COMPANY PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS BROWN BUT SHOES FOR MEN MEATS AND GROCERIES M D Meat Store PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS George F. McGann — George E. McGann FAMOUS FOR FINE FOODS' CARDINAL INN Ivan L. Curley, Buelah Grahm, Prop. Compliments of DR. E. B. BERRY DR. E. F. BERRY BEST WISHES TO THE SENIORS 1947 PIKE COUNTY ELECTRIC SUPPLY Everything Electric” Best Wishes From 77 Pittsfield, Illinois C. G. JOHNSON Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 19 4 7 PITTSFIELD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL ★ FARMER STATE BANK PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS MEMBER OF THE FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION COMPLIMENTS OF THE FAMILY STORE WHERE GOOD FRIENDS MEET” CLAUDE EDISON GALLOWAY PITTSFIELD BOWL ★ Compliments of NU-WAY CLEANERS Earl and Bee McKenna South Side ★ Compliments of CHARLES A. HOOPER Insurance Ga mWed “The Friendly Store HOUSEWARES AUTO SUPPLIES FARM TOOLS RHODES VANDER STOEP PHONE 38 Best Wishes '47 Seniors EDWIN JOHNSTON FURNITURE PLUMBING G W Furniture Appliance Store PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS APPLIANCES HEATING Schimmel Schimmel ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW PITTSFIELD ILLINOIS Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 H. C. 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SERVICE STATION Phone 97 Totsch’s Tire Station Our Tire and Battery Service is Complete PHONE 153 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS I 1 umts tvccu • Aa£mU4s A £ 'Xyrrut y , DRY GOODS j COMPANY WEST SIDE OF SQUARE PIKE COUNTY EMPLOYMENT CO. BILL’S RADIO SHOP Across from Post Office Bill Forggery COMPLIMENTS OF DR. LITVAN ★ JOHNNY’S CAFE JOHN L. GIARDINO, Prop. PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS FINE FOODS ‘ STEAKS AND CHOPS 84 ITALIAN SPAGHETTI • MEAT BALLS SCHOOL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES F. W. Niebur Ben Niebur THE NIEBUR SHOE STORE, INC. Good Shoes Since 1878 VOSHALL’S Book Gift Shop PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Join the Thousands of Women Who Save at A P A P STORE F. X. Ducey, Mgr. Pittsfield, Illinois N. W. Corner of ★ BEST WISHES OF GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS County Life Insurance Co. W. H. KAESER, General Agent Favorite Sayings Jim Bagby — Ain’t that Jim Bagby the cutest little red-headed boy?” Rede Carroll — O don't be so adolescent!” Bobo Brace — Do I smell food?????” Donnie Totsch— I hate 'em with a deep purple passion!!!” Bill McCartney— Hey, what do ya want from Uncle Jack's? Sadee Grimes— He’s beautiful. (sigh) Birdie Zumwalt— I'm the best d—m bench warmer on the team. Jeanne Stumborg — Why-y-y-y-y? George Watkins— Skee-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e! Dorothy Goodin — Ya wanna fight?” Bill Stone— No-o-o-o-o, Puleeeeze! Liz Thomas— Well, this is one little rose who won't. Wimp Willard — I'm gonna leave home — Buck's got the car again tonite.” Norma Lee Binns— O the life of a wife! Robby Robinson— O!—my aching back! Leslie Anderson — Isn’t Bruce a lovely name (sigh) Robert Harshman— Rollin' Moles!!!” Dorothy Yokem — The Giants will NOT be in the cellar this year.” Ronnie Van Blaracom— 1 $%!0( '?$(:%!!)?$0’!!!! Lucille Lashmett— I don't believe it. Albert Ransom — Are you mad? Miss Blaeuer— Be square and you’ll never be cornered.” Glenn Chaplin— That leads to war!!!” 85 ★ BEST WISHES M. D. KING MILLING CO. MANUFACTURERS OF GOLDEN ROD AND CRYSTAL GEM FLOURS 86 KING AND GOLDEN ROD MARKETOP FEEDS THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF PITTSFIELD, ILL. ★ Serving the County for 82 Years 87 A GOOD BANK FOR ALL YOUR BUSINESS MILES DRUG CO • WALGREEN AGENCY JAMES A. MILES, R.Ph.D. J. EARL MILES, R.Ph.D. RICHARD L. MILES Drugs With A Reputation • Prescriptions Our Specialty Best Wishes '47 Seniors SANDERSON LANDESS w INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER SYMBOL OF SERVICE CATE OIL COMPANY Pittsfield, Illinois HOTEL PARKWAY Bess and Cecil Ruyle, Owners COMPLIMENTS OF One Mile West of Square Yaeger’s Radio Shop Phone 191 Pittsfield, Illinois PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 88 RECOGNIZE HIM? Well, those pictures above are of Bob Brace, our class president. For the sum total of $5.00 he had his curly locks cut and his head shaved. (A neat little profit, too, eh, Indian?) MEATS AND STAPLES A R Grocery PHONE 48 D. W. Apps W. B. Rukgaber Bookkeeping Service DONALD GIGER Pittsfield, Illinois DODGE AND PLYMOUTH Kern and Benson SALES AND SERVICE Phone 132 Pittsfield, Illinois SPANGENBERG MARKET 122 W. Fayette Phone 75 89 Best Wishes to the Class of 1947 W. B. BUNN “Never Accept Title to Real Estate without an Abstract” Compliments of CHANEN AUTO SUPPLY THE PIKE COUNTY PHONE 30 ABSTRACT COMPANY Nation Wide Grocery and Meats PHONE 103 ★ TOPMOST-RED ROBE—MANHATTAN BRANDS PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS WE MAKE OUR OWN ICE CREAM DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND JEWELRY HOME OF THE “GIANT MALT” F. A. Main, Jeweler CANNON’S Ice Cream Bar PHONE 70 WESTERN AUTO STORE SEE US FOR BULK ICE CREAM FOR PARTIES AND PICNICS ★ Merle G. Lee, Owner Pittsfield, Illinois ) Phone 333 Charles Seybold, Prop. HARP’S 5-10-25c STORE 90 COMPLIMENTS OF LEWIS MOTOR COMPANY Automotive Service FORD CARS AND TRUCKS FORDSON TRACTORS EDDY FUNERAL SERVICE Compliments of ROBERTS MOBILGAS SERVICE STATION Ruble s Cleaners FOR QUALITY CLEANING BEST WISHES FROM Ruble’s Groceries ZIMMERMAN BROS. Compliments of GLENN SERVICE STATION 91 BEST WISHES TO THE 1947 SENIOR CLASS HAMMITT’S GULF SERVICE COMPLIMENTS OF HAROLD’S CAFE PLATE LUNCHES SANDWICHES ★ 24-HOUR SERVICE ROUTE 36 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS PHONE 235M 24-HOUR HEAVY DUTY WRECKER SERVICE Finson Adams GENERAL REPAIRING W. Washington Pittsfield-27 COMPLIMENTS OF SHAW’S HARDWARE APPLIANCES 92 Congratulations to The Senior Class of ’47 Curly” when he was hailed as Coach of the Year. He is now known as The Web. BARBER BROTHERS INSURANCE ★ PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS GOOD LUCK TO THE GRADUATES CHARLES MILLER PHOTOGRAPHER ★ MEATS GROCERIES Greife’s Grocery QUALITY FOOD VEGETABLES FRUITS COMPLIMENTS OF 93 EAST SIDE | PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS Judge Lee Capps THE TWO STEP” IN MOTION CONGRATULATIONS TO ’47 SENIORS Community Gas Co. EMERSON RADIOS NORGE APPLIANCES Phone 474 110 E. Adams St. Pittsfield, Illinois PIPES CIGARETTES CIGARS Mike s Smoke Shop WE HANDLE A VARIETY OF FINE TOBACCOS COMPLIMENTS OF R. C. GRAY DEALER IN CHEVROLET CARS AND TRUCKS ★ REPAIR AND WRECKER SERVICE PHONE 90 PITTSFIELD, ILLINOIS 94 A COMPLETE PRINTING SERVICE JOST KIEFER PRINTING CO. QUINCY, ILLINOIS ★ The '47 Saukee Staff wishes to express their appreciation to Carolyn Bennett who has spent much time and effort taking snapshots for our yearbook. Carolyn is a junior this year and she capably takes many pictures for the community. Our thanks also to Mr. Miller who developed many of our pictures when we desired them on short notice. He was always willing to give help with our pictures and we appreciate it very much. THE 1947 SAUKEE STAFF TAKES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO THANK ALL ADVERTISERS FOR THEIR CO-OPERATION IN MAKING THIS BOOK POSSIBLE 96 OUR SAUKEE, JOHN NEIGHBERT PAGE PAGE